Weekly records watch
Another big day for Jonathan Dwyer, a gutsy call by Coach Paul Johnson and the Jackets live to fight another day. Let’s see how that tense nail-biter affected the record books.
Rushing Records
Most rushes in a season
Name Rushes Year
1. Tashard Choice 297 2006
2. P.J. Daniels 283 2003
3. Joe Burns 282 2001
4. Robert Lavette 280 1982
5. Eddie Lee Ivery 267 1978
6. Tashard Choice 261 2007
7. Robert Lavette 260 1984
8. Jerry Mays 249 1989
9. C.J. Williams 245 1995
10 Josh Nesbitt 209 2009
11. Lenny Snow 202 1966
Josh Nesbitt is officially the first quarterback in Tech history to be in the top 10 for rushes in a season. With a paltry 10 carries a game between the regular and postseason, Nesbitt should end up around eight on the all-time list.
Most rushes, Career
Name Rushes Career
1. Robert Lavette 914 1981-84
2. P.J. Daniels 707 2002-05
3. Jerry Mays 695 1985-89
4. Tashard Choice 675 2005-07
5. Joe Burns 614 1998-01
6. Eddie Lee Ivery 609 1975-78
7. C.J. Williams 539 1994-95
8. Joe Hamilton 501 1996-99
9. Reggie Ball 495 2003-06
10. Jonathan Dwyer 451 2007-
11. Lenny Snow 445 1965-67
13. Josh Nesbitt 434 2007-
Dwyer’s second straight huge game put him at 10th on the career rushes list.
He’ll need about 11 carries in the next four games to unseat Reggie Ball.
Nesbitt will need about 15 carries a game to end up on the top 10.
Rushing Yards, Season
Name Yards Year
1. Eddie Lee Ivery 1562 1978
2. Tashard Choice 1473 2006
3. P.J. Daniels 1447 2003
4. Jonathan Dwyer 1395 2008
5. Tashard Choice 1379 2007
6. Jerry Mays 1349 1989
7. Robert Lavette 1208 1982
8. Robert Lavette 1189 1984
9. Joe Burns 1165 2001
10. C.J. Williams 1138 2009
NR Jonathan Dwyer 1093 2009
NR Josh Nesbitt 817 2009
Dwyer is knocking on C.J. Williams’ door. He should easily pass Williams to be the second player to have two top ten seasons running the ball. Believe it or not, Dwayer could surpass last year’s numbers with a strong finish in 2009.
Nesbitt is still creeping up the list. With the post-season it’s likely he’ll be the first quarterback to make the top ten rushing yards list.
Rushing Yards, Career
Name Yards Career
1. Robert Lavette 4066 1981-84
2. Jerry Mays 3699 1985-89
3. Eddie Lee Ivery 3517 1975-78
4. Tashard Choice 3365 20005-07
5. P.J. Daniels 3346 2002-05
6. Jonathan Dwyer 2924 2007-
7. Joe Burns 2634 1998-01
8. C.J. Williams 2365 1994-96
9. David Sims 2274 1974-76
10. Wililam Bell 2026 1989-93
15. Josh Nesbitt 1849 2007-
Dwyer is staying steady at six this week on the career rushing list. He keeps it up and he’ll pass P.J. Daniela and Tashard Choice.
Nesbitt is creeping up on William Bell’s 10th spot on the career rushing list. With the postseason, it’s possible he’ll make it.
Most rushing touchdowns, season
Name TD Year
1. Robert Lavette 19 1982
2. Josh Nesbitt 15 2009
3. Robert Lavette 14 1984
4. Joe Burns 14 2001
5. Sean Gregory 13 1999
6. Jonathan Dwyer 12 2008
6. Tashard Choice 12 2006
6. Joe Burns 12 2000
6. C.J. Williams 12 1995
6. Lenny Snow 12 1966
10. Tony Hollings 11 2002
This year, Nesbitt scored more touchdowns than anyone in Tech history except for Robert Lavette’s 1982 season.
With four games likely to go thanks to the postseason, Nesbitt could very easily end up with more touchdowns in a single season then Lavette.
Most Rushing Touchdowns, Career
Name TD Year
1. Robert Lavette 45 1981-84
2. Joe Burns 31 1998-01
3. Jonathan Dwyer 30 2007-
4. Tashard Choice 28 2005-07
5. P.J. Daniels 23 2002-05
6. Josh Nesbitt 22 2007-
6. Eddie Lee Ivery 22 1975-78
6. Leon Hardeman 22 1951-53
9. David Sims 21 1974-76
10. C.J. Williams 20 1994-96
11. Shawn Jones 19 1989-92
Dwyer’s one more touchdown from tying Joe Burns for number two on the career rushing touchdown list.
Similarly, Nesbitt is one more end zone run away from being in the top five. It’s amazing what these two have been able to accomplish in their careers at Tech. Notice that only Eddie Lee Ivery and David Sims also have overlapping careers on the list.
Receiving Records
Pass Receptions, Career
Name Number Career
1. Kelly Campbell 195 1998-01
2. Calvin Johnson 178 2004-06
3. Jonathan Smith 174 2000-03
4. Kerry Watkins 171 1999-02
5. Harvey Middleton 165 1994-97
6. Will Glover 122 1999-02
7. Bobby Rodriguez 115 1989-92
7. Jerry Mays 115 1985-89
9. Robert Lavette 114 1981-84
10. Demaryius Thomas 111 2007-
11. John Sias 110 1966-68
Thomas squeaked into the top ten with his performance on Saturday. With four games to go, Thomas could end up anywhere between 10 and 6 by season’s end.
Yards gained, Season
Name Yards Season
1. Calvin Johnson 1202 2006
2. Jonathan Smith 1138 2003
3. Kelly Campbell 1105 1999
4. Kerry Watkins 1050 2002
5. Dez White 973 1998
6. Kelly Campbell 963 2000
7. John Sias 902 1968
8. Calvin Johnson 888 2005
9 Demaryius Thomas 861 2009
10. Dez White 860 1999
11. Harvey Middleton 839 1997
A steady day on the field moved Thomas up to ninth on the receiving yards in a season list. He likely will end up anywhere between 2 and 8 before the year is done.
If Thomas averages 48 yards a game the rest of the way, he’ll also end up in the top four for most receiving yards in a season.
Yards gained, career
Name Yards Career
1. Calvin Johnson 2927 2004-06
2. Kelly Campbell 2907 1998-01
3. Kerry Watkins 2680 1999-02
4. Harvey Middleton 2291 1994-96
5. Jonathan Smith 2238 2000-03
6. Demaryius Thomas 2046 2007-
With four games to go (Including the post season), Thomas will need 48 yards a game the rest of the way to move up the Career Receiving Yards record and into the top five.
Defense Records
Sacks, season
Name Number Years
1. Pat Swilling 15 1985
2. Coleman Rudolph 13 1991
2. Greg Gathers 13 2000
4. Marco Coleman 12.5 1990
5. Derrick Morgan 11.5 2009
6. Eric Henderson 11 2003
7. Marco Coleman 10 1991
8. Felipe Claybrooks 10 1998
9. Greg Gathers 10 2001
10. Coleman Rudolph 9.5 1992
Derrick Morgan’s huge day against Wake Forest pushed him into the top five for sacks in a season. With four games left, he could pass Pat Swilling… or he could just sit tight at five. It’s his for the taking.
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55 comments Add your comment
GTwreck1990
November 12th, 2009
8:49 pm
first?
GTwreck1990
November 12th, 2009
8:50 pm
Tech should win at Duke, and Make sure that we beat UGA and the ACC Championship game, Please do not let me down like the 2006 season loosing 3 straight.
freshman Tight end
November 12th, 2009
9:10 pm
AINT HAPPENING
Pi$$onaDawg
November 12th, 2009
9:32 pm
Put this game away early. Get Dwyer his 100+, Allen 100+, Jones 100+, and Bay Bay 100+ Nesbit just do what you do and pull him out early if possible.
pi$$onblago
November 12th, 2009
10:05 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8GuH9oDHrU
SCQA&A
November 12th, 2009
10:06 pm
Again, let’s beat Dook first, the Muttlanders next, and THEN worry about the last two. Records, rankings, and respect will then follow.
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AlabamaRamblinwreck
November 12th, 2009
10:39 pm
I must repeat…..You can lose a football game or you can lose your keys….You cannot “loose” a football game. Please folks. This is not hard.
Go Jackets!!
GTcoaches
November 12th, 2009
11:21 pm
Alabamawreck, but you can be too loose and lose the game. I think CPJ will keep a tight rein on things and bring us another win. Go Tech, go 10-1!!!
GTwreck1990
November 13th, 2009
12:00 am
10-1 would be great, 12-1 would be better
macrotech
November 13th, 2009
12:26 am
Pi$$onaDawg, I like everything you’re saying on here….with one exception; it’s a shame that Dwyer isn’t getting recognized in the, ever ellusive award NAMED for a Tech coach…let him get over the 200 yard mark!!! I know CPJ doesn’t call plays like that…but, it would be nice to get Dwyer on the top five list!!! Either way….GO TECH!!!
Newnan Jacket
November 13th, 2009
12:49 am
Please help me understand why there is a very quiet shift in GT’s bowl projections among the national sports writers (Sporting News, ESPN, et al…). Last week, Tech was slated in the Orange Bowl, this week its the Champs Sports Bowl. No reasons given – although I would think that the possibility of a #7 team losing to either an unranked Duke or Clemson would generate some discussion. This is odd and verging on Area 51 and Grassy Knoll territory, know what I mean?
Midnight Rambler
November 13th, 2009
1:06 am
All I care about tonight is……BEAT DOOK!!!
Do that & let the stats fall where they may.
No Love 4 Dwyer?
November 13th, 2009
4:32 am
can someone PLEASE explain to me how jonathan dwyer has not been mentioned in ANY heisman conversations?…let’s go through a list of facts: 1. Dwyer is the reigning ACC player of the year. 2. Dwyer was picked as the preseason ACC player of the year. 3. Dwyer was a presason FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN. 4. These accolades were based on his numbers from last year. 5. Dwyer is having a BETTER season this year. 6. Dwyer’s team is also having a better season this year (and we all know team success is at least half of the heisman battle). 7. He has done all this despite having a HUGE target on his back coming into the season…all that said, how has he gone a from a preseason heisan candidate to not being mentioned when he and his team are playing BETTER this year than last?…i do not understand…doug, what do you think?
Michael
November 13th, 2009
6:45 am
I think there’s a perception that Dwyer “started slow” this season. I’m not saying it’s true, and even if it is true I don’t think it should matter considering what he’s done lately. Heisman hype is a fragile thing; it can get broken in a hurry. I think that’s what has happened with Dwyer.
And while I agree somewhat with the folks who are saying Beat Duke, nothing else matters, we’re the fans. We can look ahead, we can look to individual statistics, etc. You can bet the coaches aren’t doing that, and the players better not — but we’re fans in the blogosphere, whose opinions and attitudes don’t lose games.
pi$$onblago
November 13th, 2009
7:19 am
happy Friday everyone this will get you going!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8GuH9oDHrU
shameonEspn.COM
November 13th, 2009
7:24 am
we have beaten Clempson 4 straight times (2 at Clemson) but the experts only seem to remember the last time and now they (Tigers) walk on water and poor little GT cannot play against them…how do you go 9 and 1 without finding a way to win? Did CPJ just get weak and stupid all of a sudden? Even that idiot on ESPN.com has Clemson already in the Orange Bowl. The ACC writer on ESPN.com also says CPJ is arrogant. What does she think she is besides being an idiot? Good, I hope CPJ just fires the team up that much more with this information. Idiot sports analyst
BobinBuford
November 13th, 2009
7:53 am
shameonESPN:
Where does HD say that about CPJ? I know she hates GT, but I would still like to see that myself,
droberson
November 13th, 2009
7:56 am
Dwyer isn’t getting more love because of two things:
1. the performance against Miami on national TV
2. people think he’s a product of the the system.
As for Tech’s bowl projection, they are slotted in the Champs bowl because folks thin they will lose to Clemson in ACC title game.
Heather doesn’t hate GT, or CPJ. She’s just giving her opinion. Heather’s good people.
Alabama Jack
November 13th, 2009
8:55 am
BEAT DUKE
Talk about everything else Sunday.
Cuttysark
November 13th, 2009
9:01 am
Let’s get some fans up to Duke to support the Yellow Jackets on Saturday as they roll to a Coastal Division Title.
Go to http://isportsweb.com for a preview of the Georgia Tech game against Duke and other Georgia Tech Football articles.
Mike Lum
November 13th, 2009
9:48 am
Tech can’t just show up & beat Clemson, much less Duke or UGA. Yes, we’ve improved, but so have the Tigers. Beating them a second time will be hard. We got several breaks the first time.
Dwyer is a long-shot for the Heisman for several reasons. The ACC is down, competitively. Dwyer plays in a run-oriented system. Nesbitt almost has a better shot, but Teabow’s stats are slightly better, against better overall competition…and his team is undefeated. Still, the media is looking for alternatives to the choir-boy.
I love Tech, but let’s not look at things through rose-colored glasses.
Marietta Dawg
November 13th, 2009
9:51 am
Do you still get a free hotdog and coke if you buy a ticket to the tech game?
Marietta Dawg
November 13th, 2009
9:52 am
Duke? WOW / now that is a big game.hahahahahaha
DamnGoodDawg
November 13th, 2009
9:53 am
Anybody who knows me knows I am a Tech hater. That having been said, my UGA cap’s off to Tech for a fine season (which I doubt we will interupt) and a No. 7 ranking. I will be the first to say I was wrong about Paul Johnson’s offensive system. I wish you guys luck the rest of the season, except for Nov. 28. But I doubt you’re gonna need much luck that day anyway. Nuff said! I hate Tech!
BobinBuford
November 13th, 2009
9:57 am
Marietta Dawg:
Actually, we have passed the free hot dog and coke with a ticket to the UGA basketball team. They REALLY need it now.
Speak Easy
November 13th, 2009
10:09 am
ShameonEspn.com-your name should be shame on Heather Dinch. All the big experts like Schlabach and Feldman still have GT in the Orange Bowl. The only one I have seen pick clemson is Heather. And, then a day later she comes out with ACC Power Rankings and GT is #1 and clemson is #4. Nothing new though she hates GT and rarely makes sense.
BobinBuford- Heather never actually said CPJ was arrogant. She said he tends to lean toward the arrogant side because of how confident he is. But really who cares if he is arrogant. He wins football games.
Marietta Dawg- Sorry they don’t give out free cokes anymore. What they do now is hand out new jokes for UGA fans that come on here and showcase a team that is 9-1 and top ten in the BCS. But come on down I bet we could atleast get u some new tires to put on the mobile home.
get rid of spam
November 13th, 2009
11:03 am
Doug are you ever going to moderate the stingtees and isportsweb spam on the blogs?
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 13th, 2009
11:37 am
There are a number of reasons why JD is not listed among the top candidates for the Heisman. Here are a few:
1. The “big game” on the national stage was against Miami, and as we know, that was both Dwyer’s and Tech’s worst game of the season.
2. While JD’s rushing stats are comparable to Mark Ingram, his receiving stats are virtually nonexistent this year.
3. Nesbitt’s performance this season has, in effect, “split the Tech vote”. It’s hard to push someone for the Heisman when they might not even by the most valuable player on their own team.
4. While Dwyer’s performance in the last two weeks has been outstanding, it is perceived to be against “weaker” opponents from their respective conferences.
I get the feeling that personal awards and recognition are not the radar screen for this team. CPJ has done a good job of keeping the team (and the fans) focused on each individual game. Continuously repeating such phrases as “we haven’t done anything yet” or “each week is a single elimination situation” have reminded us that we haven’t yet “arrived” at anything significant. With that said, winning the Duke game will allow this team to accomplish its first significant goal … winning the Coastal Division championship outright. Two weeks later we can accomplish the second significant goal … repeating last year’s victory over the Dogs. Finally, a win in the ACCCG in Tampa will allow this group to achieve yet another important objective. Unfortunately, a loss to Duke this weekend would put a huge damper on the whole season, so it’s critical that we take one game at a time and BEAT DUKE!
panama city beach mike
November 13th, 2009
11:54 am
Did William Bell play in the pros?
GT311
November 13th, 2009
12:49 pm
William Bell played for the Washington Redskins. He mostly returned kickoffs. I saw him in Washington when the played the Oakland Raiders. Ahhh the good ole’ days. What a run he had in the NC game against Nebraska. I still break out the tape of the game every once in a while. However, it will never be the same as being there like I was!!! I remember seeing an RV with part of the goal post strapped to the top of it going by us on the highway back to Atlanta while listening to see how the coaches voted. The best football day in my entire life!!!!!
AMG
November 13th, 2009
1:33 pm
Keep Derick Morgan at tech one more year along with Bebe and JD and we will play next year for a National Championship. Please stay one more year.
AMG
November 13th, 2009
1:34 pm
we will still be a great team with our Qb back, but it sure would be nice to see them play one more year.
Marietta Dawg
November 13th, 2009
5:58 pm
bobinbuford you might want to save those hot dogs for the acc champ game. You are going to need all the help you can get to draw a decent crowd for that game.
tech / Duke Big game? hahahahahaha
Booger
November 13th, 2009
6:14 pm
Louis, you know Mark Richt sounds more and more like a nascar driver when he explains why doggs are so pathetic this year. Can’t understand any of his excuses anymore. Can’t wait til nov 29 and hear him on wsb radio.
Louis Skolnick
November 13th, 2009
6:15 pm
He looks fine on the high dive though. Nice swan he makes.
Louis Skolnick
November 13th, 2009
6:16 pm
Booger, did any doggs get locked up this week?
Booger
November 13th, 2009
6:17 pm
No but I hear CMR is looking to put in the veer offense.
superDawg
November 14th, 2009
12:23 am
Let me put it this way I hate gt more than you can imagine that means everyone of you nerds.The world will return to a normal state of rotation Nov.28,2009.Captain Kirk and Spock told me.GO DAWGS AND TO HELL WITH NERDVILLE!
superDawg
November 14th, 2009
12:39 am
Tuck all you Fechers!!
superDawg
November 14th, 2009
12:43 am
I wish I had thought of that sooner.
juju
November 14th, 2009
8:30 am
have a wonderful time in shreveport la. this bowl season puppies
Booger
November 14th, 2009
9:05 am
nashville bound doggs. enjoy the opry, pups.
Louis Skolnick
November 14th, 2009
9:06 am
i think green nutty bowl myself, booger, for them underachievin fireplug pissers
Brock
November 14th, 2009
9:33 am
Marietta- the reason it is a big game is because we have a chance to secure the ACCCG. Sorry you have nothing to celebrate, but maybe you can tell us how we can’t feel our stadium or something. Oh, and thanks for coming to a tech blog. Shows how irrelevant we are
Super- are you 12? grow up
Brock
November 14th, 2009
9:35 am
I meant fill vs. feel. damn hangovers.
Here's a record for you
November 14th, 2009
10:01 am
Sum of Final AP Rankings past 5 years… #1=25 pts, Unranked=0 pts.
USC 117 points
Ohio State 105 points
Oklahoma 81 points
Texas 81 points
LSU 78 points
UGA 75 points
Va Tech 70 points
West Va 60 points
Georgia Tech 4 points
I would say UGA is doing alright and the nerds suck.
Brock
November 14th, 2009
10:11 am
3 most frequently used words by ga fans;
if
past
remember
The Truth
November 14th, 2009
10:24 am
Hey dupersawg, speed is certainly not in your intellectual capacity, much less thought.
If you have issues with Duke, not sure how you would classify ye ‘ole Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech…I suppose you grass eaters needed a sure thing…what a real yawner -
The Truth
November 14th, 2009
10:49 am
Dwyer is not getting any Heisman love because there is a better running back in the SEC by the name of Mark Ingram that has been more consistant against better competition. Please quit your whining.
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 14th, 2009
11:03 am
STATS ARE FOR HATS……….WHOS WON 7 OF 8?