GT’s path to the ACC title game wide open
Earlier in the day, I posted a bunch of game-after quotes, the lazy-man’s blog.
However, that was before Clemson defeated Miami in Miami. Now, Georgia Tech needs to only win its two remaining ACC games, against Wake Forest and Duke, no less, and it’s headed to Tampa to play for the ACC title.
Who would they play, you ask? Right now, it would be a rematch against the Tigers. Clemson and BC are tied atop the Atlantic, but the Tigers have the tie-breaker thanks to the beatdown they administered to the Eagles earlier this year. Remember that one? BC had 54 yards, I think, in the game.
I think of all the teams from the Atlantic that Tech would not want to play, Clemson would be at the top of that list. The Tigers seem to have gotten things figured out on offense now, and freshman quarterback Kyle Parker, for all the mistakes he made against Miami, still led the the Tigers to the win in a tough place to play.
Plus, the Tigers have the experience of already playing Tech’s offense once this season. Of course, CPJ has the experience of playing them, as well.
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Now, back to what I had earlier:
Georgia Tech Player Quotes
Junior Running Back Anthony Allen
On winning in Charlottesville for the first time since 1990:
“Coach gives us all the motivation we had a lot of firsts this year and this has to be one of the biggest ones.”
On wearing down the Virginia defense:
“When we had that 11 minute drive as A-backs, we are rolling in and out.
We are staying fresh as we’re coming in looking at the lineman across from us. That dog tired. We knew we had them right then.”
On the difference makers between this season and last season:
“We are just playing as a team. We are trying to finish. We are practicing hard, getting ready for our games better we are just playing as a team a lot better this year.”
On the effectiveness of the triple option:
“I was just going to my assignments, but with the triple option they have to stop three valuable assets to the game they have to stop the dive, they have to stop the quarterback, and they have to stop the pitch. Sometimes you can tell that they get weary going to stop one part while they are trying to get to another part.”
On the success of the pitch:
“With the 3-4 defense that they run, they have the second man on line which is usually the guy we pitch off of and he was coming up and trying to play the pitch and the quarterback, but he had to determine which one he wanted.
“He was taking the quarterback and then sometimes he couldn’t get out.”
On the significance of the win:
“We came into the locker room at halftime and we knew we were playing for the championship. We were playing to go into first place. We had to come out in the second half and take it home. We had to play smash-mouth football and that’s what we did.”
Georgia Tech Head Coach Paul Johnson
On the win:
“That was a good win. We didn’t play very well in the first half and you have to give Virginia some credit. They showed up and played hard. I thought we played much better in the second half. We controlled the game on offense, and once we got in the red zone on defense, not to give up a touchdown was big. As long as you do that, you’re going to win a lot of football games.”
On Georgia Tech’s defense:
“We didn’t give up any big plays and that was key. If you don’t give up a big play, you have the chance to snap it again and make another play on defense. When you hold them to nine points, that’s pretty good.”
On Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt:
“He’s way better now than he was a year ago. The more you do things, the better you’re going to get at them. I think the game has slowed down for him. Last year, the game was so fast for him. He has a better feel for what is going on.”
On the Georgia Tech team:
“They believe in themselves and what we are doing here. They’ve worked hard.
When they come to play, they feel like they are going to win. Everyone keeps doubting them, and they keep coming back and trying to answer the call.”
On winning at Virginia for the first time since 1990:
“I talked to them about it before the game. I told them that Georgia Tech hadn’t won here since 1990, and that they could be the team to break that streak.”
Junior Running Back Jonathan Dwyer
On field conditions and effects:
“I wouldn’t say it was difficult to cut. It was difficult to burst felt like you had 20-pound weights on your feet. That was kind of unusual. I wasn’t used to that since high school.”
On intensity:
“I guess a lot of guys on the team were challenging me to go full speed and go all out throughout this whole game and take every opportunity that’s given to me. I was trying to make a play to get the team fired up.”
On breaking tackles:
“My position coach [Brian] Bohannon keep telling me on the head set, ‘Keep plugging, keep plugging. You’re going to break one sooner or later. So just keep playing.’ That was my mindset throughout the whole game.”
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276 comments Add your comment
CGATechfan
October 24th, 2009
5:45 pm
First!
CGATechfan
October 24th, 2009
5:47 pm
and second!
Great win Jackets! It’s good to see the team get the monkey off their back when it comes to playing in Charlottesville. Now let’s hope for a Miami loss against Clemson!
GT JJ
October 24th, 2009
5:48 pm
first?
GT JJ
October 24th, 2009
5:49 pm
too bad we couldn’t get a quote about how dwyer felt after blowing up that idiot db who thought he could tackle dwyer around the pads.
GT93
October 24th, 2009
5:52 pm
Great job of grinding out the win in the 2nd half. The TV announcers started talking about how deflated the VA players looked, and I gotta admit it was quite satisfying. Add that Dwyer “locomotive” run over the VA player for 7 extra yards to the season’s highlight reel. Go Jackets!!
bugsquacher
October 24th, 2009
5:53 pm
what does GT and National Championship have in common? ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING…
bugsquacher
October 24th, 2009
5:54 pm
to hell with tech
MagnaCarterGT
October 24th, 2009
5:55 pm
Bitter, bugsquacher? (Also, learn to spell.)
bugsquacher
October 24th, 2009
5:57 pm
wow, you beat a 3-3 team….no not bitter, just think its funny…..
bugsquacher
October 24th, 2009
5:57 pm
now 3-4
Sunshine
October 24th, 2009
6:02 pm
Get a mouth full from Staffod did you bugsquacher?
GT JJ
October 24th, 2009
6:06 pm
hey squacher, whatever that means, got nothing better to do than sit around on tech blogs being bitter? i thought you predicted a loss to uva?
GT JJ
October 24th, 2009
6:07 pm
come on clemson!!!!
bugsquacher
October 24th, 2009
6:09 pm
every team gets lucky….
Joe Schmoe
October 24th, 2009
6:10 pm
Clemson driving down the field, see what they can do.
Joe Schmoe
October 24th, 2009
6:12 pm
Haha, Clemson tried to use the ole fake um but couldnt complete.
Joe Schmoe
October 24th, 2009
6:12 pm
Yea, UGA is lucky with 4 wins.
GT For You And Me
October 24th, 2009
6:15 pm
“It’s hard to play against them because they have all those different options,” Virginia defensive lineman John-Kevin Dolce said. “One player, and the next, and the next.” Can’t defend this Bugsquacher,now can you. Go suck on a pup teet…….
Savannah Fan
October 24th, 2009
6:17 pm
Great Win-A few more to go -then Dog fans will cry again
GT JJ
October 24th, 2009
6:20 pm
yeah, 34-9 is pure luck. hope you’re enjoying whatever it is you’re smoking right now
jackette
October 24th, 2009
6:21 pm
Clemson just may pull this off, game tied with Miami… who knows GT could play Clemson again for the ACC title..no one said it was going to be easy so game on…again…
jason
October 24th, 2009
6:49 pm
Tech, Congrats on another win. At least you guys are doing the state of GA proud. Looks like you will be Top 10 next week.
Matt
October 24th, 2009
6:50 pm
BUG, learn how to spell dude!! You are a disappointment to the educational system. Oh, I’m sorry you must by a UGAG grad so I’ll use small words so you can comprehend- YOU IZ STOOPID
mountain_jim
October 24th, 2009
7:25 pm
Yes – Clemson Wins!
GT For You And Me
October 24th, 2009
7:25 pm
Off to the ACC title game BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tech82
October 24th, 2009
7:26 pm
All we have to do is take care of business and we’re playing in Tampa.
IndyGT
October 24th, 2009
7:26 pm
Clemson beats the U. Its ours to lose
PB
October 24th, 2009
7:26 pm
woohoo!! Clempson wins!
GT For You And Me
October 24th, 2009
7:28 pm
No way GT lets this title game slip by!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KillerBee
October 24th, 2009
7:29 pm
miami goes down !! MIAMI GOES DOWN !! sweeeeeeet !!!
jackette
October 24th, 2009
7:29 pm
there you go, may have to play Clempson in title game but GAME ON helll no one said it would be easy
collegeballfan
October 24th, 2009
7:31 pm
All GT fans, if you know a Clemson guy buy him a beer.
GT For You And Me
October 24th, 2009
7:31 pm
GT is a much better team now,than when we played Clemson earlier………….
k-money
October 24th, 2009
7:33 pm
What does GT and NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP have in common? The Number 4. Because thats how many we have. How many does JAWJA have? Soon to be 5. 11-28…. we’re coming…..
dagtbuzzman
October 24th, 2009
7:33 pm
OH my Clemson lemson wins. Look out BCS here we come !!!!!!!!!!
To Hell with Ga. We got bigger fish to fry !!!!!!!!!!!!
Mister T
October 24th, 2009
7:33 pm
Great win JACKETS!
WAY TO GO C-L-E-M-S-OOOOOO-N!
#1 in ACC Coastal!
THWg!
dagtbuzzman
October 24th, 2009
7:34 pm
Too excited to spell.
jackette
October 24th, 2009
7:35 pm
GT FANS need to get to Tampa cause if Clemson ends up in it, their fans will come in droves
ramblin wreck since 1990
October 24th, 2009
7:36 pm
see u in tampa baby!!!!!! maybe a national title shot who knows????
collegeballfan
October 24th, 2009
7:36 pm
bugsquacher
Alabama just beat a 3 – 3 team. Take them out of the top 10 right?
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
October 24th, 2009
7:37 pm
We’re in control of our destiny, but don’t think we’re a lock on the ACC title game just yet. I guarantee you that CPJ will not let the team think like that. Keep in mind that the Dukies have only one loss in the conference, and we still have to play them. Should we beat them? Absolutely … but what we SHOULD do has no bearing on the results of the game. After all, Miami SHOULD have beat Clemson.
Let’s focus on one game at a time, making sure that we STAY in control of our destiny. Go Jackets!
Not Disappointed
October 24th, 2009
7:37 pm
Clemson wins a thriller. Ramblin Wreck!
gt76
October 24th, 2009
7:38 pm
ACC Championship…Pasadena here we come…Bama falls to 4th in the polls…GT moves up to 6th this week
Scooter
October 24th, 2009
7:46 pm
‘Wow’ its our chance to win or lose the coastal division now. We are definitely in the driver seat . Great win GT. and Clemson. Didn’t actually believe anyone would beat Miami. Just stay focused and remember one game at a time. Way to shake the monkey off your back today. Lets keep rocking and a rolling and keep the big Tech machine winning. Goooooooo Tech.
go tech
October 24th, 2009
7:46 pm
Just made a hotel reservation for Tampa (only holding it just in case, so it’s not bad luck).
Not Disappointed
October 24th, 2009
7:53 pm
Great wins today. Breaking the spell at UVA & Clemson throwing a life line!
Now, we need to finish strong!
Ramblin Wreck!
gtne80
October 24th, 2009
8:01 pm
One more huge step today. With the Miami loss, our fate is in our own hands. Win the two remaining conference games and we’re in the ACCCG.
Vandy on the road, Wake at home, Duke on the road, Dawgs at home.
Just stay focused. Should be solid favorite in all 4. However, any of them could be lost with a lackluster effort.
reggie ball
October 24th, 2009
8:02 pm
hey bugsquacher (sic), how ’bout those jackets!
your beatdown is coming…
jackette
October 24th, 2009
8:09 pm
awesome game today Ga Tech, Anthony Allen you just stood out and the Defense Rocked! All the way turnt up guys! Hey Coach Wommack, job well done! Way to turn things around…this team is so “turnt up” it not only deserved to win but it also deserved for Clemson to beat Miami.
Derrick Morgan is as handsome as he is talented….
Tech fans…if Clemson somehow gets into ACC title game, their fans will go in droves to Tampa, so please you have to make the drive too. This team is too good to not have your there to show support. Spend your money and head to Tampa. Next year in Charlotte closer to me.
Dirk Digler
October 24th, 2009
8:14 pm
Did anyone else feel weird pulling for Clemson? Dabo and the boys tried to throw it away several times. Nevertheless, we don’t need help from anyone else now. Great win today Jackets!! Take it to the house.
bugsquacher
October 24th, 2009
8:15 pm
Hey matt, uga says “bite me”
juvenal
October 24th, 2009
8:27 pm
bq, b&n 4 hrs. b4 kick-off, i’m wearin #21, corner of 5th & spring-at least ur still there, not like the folks sayin how u’d blow out osu-we gonna run it right at u, old-time, stop us if u kan, congrats if u kan, we r not fancy-jackette, tried to swap tha court thang,kid had h1n1 anyhow,we’ll be playin bc, hate they lost to notre shame…
Dog Kicker
October 24th, 2009
8:35 pm
Way to go Matt, you used big words and confused the BS-er.
Great win today, two more conference games to go and two more games against teams from the SEC. I say we keep up the intensity and win out. Win the ACC Championship and go 3-0 against SEC teams this year!!
truth
October 24th, 2009
8:37 pm
BCS champs here we are
the real Old Gold
October 24th, 2009
8:40 pm
“bugsquasher”…… What do the Jackets and UGA have in common this week? Neither lost.. except the bulldogs can only guarantee that when they don’t play. Get over it, your team is terrible.
juvenal
October 24th, 2009
8:45 pm
bug whatever, bee relevant and beat tha gatas-LETS PARTY LIKE IT IS 1990!-pj is only tinkin vandy…
U-no
October 24th, 2009
8:46 pm
Boy, that “high school” offense took Virginia to the woodshed and beat the pulp out of them! Keep that gimmick working and polish the ACC crown for the Yellow Jackets are on their way to Tampa. bugsquacher, “Bite me!” uga can go hump another fire hydrant!
Not Disappointed
October 24th, 2009
8:49 pm
Miss St just scored on Teebow & Company. We need more Cowbell!
Ramblin Wreck
U-no
October 24th, 2009
8:52 pm
It just came over the wire: It was hard fought battle, but the Puppies managed to avoid a season-crushing loss today in Athens. BYE University was tough but the Pups pulled it out before sundown! Awesome!
Jon Heisman
October 24th, 2009
8:54 pm
We are running out of streaks to beat! How about this one: getting to the ACC championship game and winning is the next one!
Not Disappointed
October 24th, 2009
8:55 pm
Now, “U-no that’s a funny comment!
Not Disappointed
October 24th, 2009
8:55 pm
Sounds good to me Jon Heisman!
Tech82
October 24th, 2009
8:57 pm
I really miss Coach Smith talking about how our high school offense is destined for failure each week. Curiously, he has been in hiding since Tennessee’s butt whoopin’ on the mutts.
Come on out coach. It’s time to man up.
juvenal
October 24th, 2009
8:58 pm
hate those labs-do not meam chocolate-still, thats who we r”
juvenal
October 24th, 2009
9:00 pm
i luv cu,
U-no
October 24th, 2009
9:01 pm
We can certainly enjoy the big win today, and give a good “Atta Boy” to Clemson. However, we have to stay focused and finish the mission. CPJ has things under control and our team looks better each time they play. Our defense was really tough today, and considering the monsoon rains our offense did a great job too. There is still room for improvement, but this sure feels good to be on the winning side every week! Go Jackets!
jackette
October 24th, 2009
9:02 pm
guys please give me some credit on here..before Miss St game, I was on blog stating even with a FSU and VT win, we would need Miami to lose one..and last week after VT win, I stated on these blogs that Clemson could beast Miami. Yes I know we have two games to go and I will be at both but I’m telling you Tech fans to PLEASE PLEASE support this coach and this team by making the trip to Tampa. The Clemson fan base is enormous and the Tigers have never played for an ACC title game. Their fans will do everything to take over that stadium in Tampa and try to make it their home field especially since we have beat them 4 straight years…talk about wanting revenge. CPJ and the team deserve our all the respect and support. They have done everything we fans have ask them to do. And when we all cried and cursed the Defense, they stepped up. Now we need to support them like never before. Treat Tampa as if it is the Orange Bowl and make your plans now.
Georgia Tech Breakin Neckz
October 24th, 2009
9:05 pm
i have been on a roll with calling college football with the exception of GT vs Mia. but ive been saying that clemson would beat miami and tech will win the rest of there season go Tech we are siting behind the wheel for the acc championship and more.
the real Old Gold
October 24th, 2009
9:06 pm
GT has a great team but Im worried about the bulldogs messing up our season.
Tech82
October 24th, 2009
9:08 pm
No looking ahead!!!!!! One game at a time and take care of business boys.
GO JACKETS! THWG!
GTRich
October 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
Bugsquasher, you are one miserable person. How can you stand to write such garbage. Have you no damn sense???
GR82BAG8R
October 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
Congratulations, Tech, on another impressive win. It looks like the Miami loss was actually good for your team, to remind them that they have to prepare for every game, take nothing for granted, and finish assignments. Another monkey is off your back, this time the semi-annual loss in Charlottesville.
To “bugsquacher”: your annual Florida beatdown is coming. You know it. You just can’t do anything about it. That is why you try to belittle Tech, to make you feel better. They have less talent than what Georgia recruits but are able to “engineer” victories. Now if you want to talk smack with the Gators, go ahead. How do you compare to two out of the last three BCS NCs and two NCAA BB championships?
jacketbacker
October 24th, 2009
9:17 pm
Its great to be a yellow bee!!!!!….Goooooo Jackets!!!!!
THWG
DawgNation
October 24th, 2009
9:17 pm
Congrats Tech! Good luck in all but one of your remaining games.
AlabamaRamblinwreck
October 24th, 2009
9:18 pm
Also, let’s take care of business first, but yes, I agree that Clemson has the most talent of any team in the Atlantic, but I like our chances with CPJ vs. DABO, assuming we win out.
Go Jackets!!! Take care of biz at Vandy, against Wake, @ Dook and of course against the hated UGAGGERS!
GTarmchairQB
October 24th, 2009
9:20 pm
Are you watching UF struggle against MSU?
OUR GUYS CAN PLAY WITH ANY TEAM IN THE COUNTRY!!!
Won’t happen this year. But Paul Johnson wins a National Championship w/ in 3 years!
William Casey
October 24th, 2009
9:21 pm
Great job GT! That opening drive of the 2nd half reminded me of the GTG’s rap video… “The Perfect Option.” Thanks Clemson, it’s nice to have our fate back in our own hands. Also, lay off “bugquacher.” He’s only about 15 and a pest. No adult UGA fan would be on this blog today.
stiggywiggy
October 24th, 2009
9:21 pm
Move over, Joe Hamilton. You’re gonna have to make room for two on the “Most Exciting GT QB Ever” throne. Josh Nesbitt is a warrior. You were our John McClin. Josh is our Rambo. (Don’t worry. Kim King would not be offended and is probably smiling from on high at Nesbitt’s prowess.)
Oh and by the way, to hell with the insignificant “headed for Rice/Tulane-ville” Georgia.
stiggywiggy
October 24th, 2009
9:22 pm
Uh, make that “John McClain.” (typo-ism).
Oh, and did I mention: To hell with Georgia?
GTRich
October 24th, 2009
9:23 pm
Thanks DawgNation, you’re proof that not all Dawgs are bad or stupid. Tech got a great win today and a nice gift from Clemson,
Go DOGSr
October 24th, 2009
9:24 pm
Gators are looking pretty beatable….at least from what I have seen in the past few games. We shall see….
Good luck Jackets, and bring home the ACC hardware. You all are playing great, and deserve the “wreck-a-nition” you have earned.
See you in a few weeks.
Sic’em Dogs!
Yellow Fuzz
October 24th, 2009
9:25 pm
Oh Look at the beach sand falling out of the sky (Tampa then Miami)
Born2Buzz
October 24th, 2009
9:30 pm
Think about nothing but beating Vandy.
UF tied with Miss St. in 3rd qt. Miss St win would be sweet and strenghten our computer ratings.
GTMike
October 24th, 2009
9:31 pm
The game was excellently executed on Offense and Defense… One thing I gotta mention though: Is it just me or were the kickoffs terrible? They didn’t seem to be able to make it past the 10 yard line and some were landing closer to the 20… What’s up with that?
Go DOGS
October 24th, 2009
9:31 pm
Oh God! Not Yellow Fuzz. YF – can’t you do all of us a favor and just stay on the UGA blog where you constantly blast us with your useless rants? We have almost gotten used to you,and you are almost family on the UGA blog.
wreckmaniac
October 24th, 2009
9:31 pm
UGA is having its best weekend of the season.
BS Patrol
October 24th, 2009
9:39 pm
Squachee, you don’t have to worry about uga biting anyone. He’s been in a coma since he was born, just like your football team this year. Go crawl back in your weasel hole and wait for your Thanksgiving humiliation, weasel.
wreckmaniac
October 24th, 2009
9:39 pm
UGA says “man, I’m glad I didn’t have to pee on that kudzu today “
stiggywiggy
October 24th, 2009
9:46 pm
I wonder how may dawg fans showed up at Sanford Stadium today expecting to see their lowly team play Brigham Young East.
GT Metrosexual
October 24th, 2009
9:47 pm
wreckmaniac and BS Patrol…you two sound like twelve year old girls.
Brokeback Mountain
October 24th, 2009
9:50 pm
BS Patrol “Go crawl back in your weasel hole and wait for your Thanksgiving humiliation, weasel.” As you hide behind a computer???? Puzzy……
Brokeback Mountain
October 24th, 2009
9:55 pm
stiggywiggy….I see you have slammed your three beers in the dorm room, and you are feeling “powerful” huh? WTF are you even talking about? Be careful that the RA doesn’t hear you and your buds partying it up. You may get arrested for underage drinking, lil’ fella.
BugSqawsher
October 24th, 2009
10:03 pm
I went too UGA. I like watching footbal. I dont have job. I have lots of time to post comments on yur blawg. People say I not smart but my mom say that stupid is as stupid does. UGA not lose today! GO DAWGS!
stiggywiggy
October 24th, 2009
10:04 pm
Brokeback, you ask me if I’m feeling powerful. Speaking of powerful, what about that third quarter in Athens last year? Somebody put a powerful whuppin’ on your rapidly declining team, and it wasn’t I.
Lookin’ forward to your annual trip to J’ville next week? I wonder if lemmings look forward to their migratory plight. Hey, remember that black-out y’all had against Alabama two years ago? Didn’t go to well, did it? So I suggest a red-out. All you woofers can just expose as much neck as possible. That should do the trick.
BS Patrol
October 24th, 2009
10:08 pm
Brokeback, and what are you doing, weasel? Get back in your tent!
BugScwasher
October 24th, 2009
10:11 pm
That last post obviously not from me. I do have a job – I’m a cacheer at MacDonalds but I will be assistent manager soon. And by the way, the Dawgs really didn’t loose today – duh! Besides, we scored 42 points against you last year! GO DAWGS!
DawgFan1
October 24th, 2009
10:12 pm
Congrats Bees. You guys are really starting dominate. Hard to believe you’ve come so far so fast but this Dawg Fan knows a good team when he sees one regardless of whether they are arch rivals or not. I hope your team keeps their heads and wins the ACC, good luck to you. Oh, by the way, last year was last year so don’t count us out until you play us this year.
Jacket86
October 24th, 2009
10:17 pm
DawgFan1 – Don’t worry, we know that you’re our toughest remaining opponent. We hate you – but we know that you’re dangerous….
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2009
10:23 pm
Damn, Iowa won on the last play of the game
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2009
10:25 pm
Tech could have moved up as high as 8 with Iowa losing. DAMN DAMN DAMN