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OK folks, y’all asked a lot of great questions. I hope the answers are as satisfying. Either way, it’s something to tide you over until 7 p.m. tonight when the basketball team takes on North Carolina in the first round of the ACC tournament.
These are real questions from (I hope) real people.
Let me preface by saying that some of these answers are my opinions, some is stuff I’ve been told by coach Paul Johnson, and some is just guesswork.
Depth charts haven’t been released yet, so questions about specific positions, specifically on defense, are my guesswork.
Here we go:
Q: Who do you see fulfilling the different LB roles in the new 3-4 defense?
A: Good question. I can see Brad Jefferson and Julian Burnett (not Peterson as he was called by the questioner) in the middle linebacker spots, with the outside linebacker spots featuring a competition between Steven Sylvester, Malcolm Munroe, Brandon Watts and Albert Rocker. Kyle Jackson is a wildcard after missing last season with his broken foot. If he comes back and looks good, I can see Burnett sliding over to outside linebacker, which is his more natural position, even if he doesn’t fit new defensive coordinator Al Groh’s physical guidelines.
Q: There’s some messageboard chatter about Daniel Drummond and his 2010 status. Can you enlighten us?
A: Drummond is on the spring roster.
Q: Any status on J.C. Lanier? I know he was injured at some point last year and he took a redshirt, but I was hoping to hear about the possibility of him contending for the nose tackle spot.
A: I believe he is still rehabbing the shoulder he injured last season, but I think he will be at spring practice. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him get snaps at nose tackle.
Q: With the recent departure of [Jaybo] Shaw from the back up role at QB. Who do you seeing filling in?
A: This is going to be one of the interesting things to watch in the spring. Tevin Washington should be No. 2, with Jordan Luallen and David Sims pushing for time. Don’t forget that Quentin Sims played some QB last year, and early enrollee B.J. Bostic could end up there, as well. And, of course, there’s signee Synjyn Days, who has the size, speed and experience in the offense in high school. He will be at Tech this summer.
Q: There is a rumor out that PJ may be considering installing some shotgun in his offensive package? Although I find this hard to believe, I thought I would ask about this.
A: Doubt it. I half-joked about this with him last season. First time I made him laugh. But, who knows? Imagine a scenario next season in which Tech has the ball, a small lead and the opponent has a three timeouts left. If Tech lined up in its usual formation and then switched to the shotgun, I could see the other team panicking and burning a timeout. But, that’s just my silly little theory that would probably wouldn’t work
Q: Will B.J. Bostic start out on offense or defense in the spring?
A: I don’t think he’s been penciled in anywhere yet. I could see him at a variety of places until the coaches figure out where he fits best.
Q: Who would you pick right now to be the offensive and defensive surprises (positive surprises) in the spring?
A: On offense, I would say Chris Jackson, the transfer from Alabama. On defense, I would say Jemea Thomas at safety.
Q: Any talk of Tech trying to balance out their schedule?
A: Not likely, at least within the conference. It’s out of Tech’s hands. They hoped that Georgia would agree to playing in the Dome, and then resuming in Athens, but the Bulldogs declined. That would have switched Georgia off a home rotation that has included Clemson and Virginia Tech every other year.
Q: Who do we anticipate starting at A-Backs this year?
A: R oddy Jones and Embry Peeples (he was Tech’s second leading receiver last year).
Q: Who is most likely to find themselves starting on the offensive line come the Spring Game?
A: From left to right: Phil Smith, Nick Claytor, Sean Bedford, Omoregie Uzzi and Austin Barrick. But that’s just a guess. Will Jackson could be in there. Ray Beno could be in there, Chase Hudson could be in there, Zach Fraysier…competition will be deep.
Q: What is the health status of Ben Anderson, Kyle Jackson, Phil Smith, JC Lanier and Chris Jackson? Will any of them participate in spring practice?
A: Anderson won’t. Jackson might. Smith should. Lanier should. Jackson will (I believe).
Q: What weight is David Sims? Is he a viable candidate to become the second string QB?
A: No idea. Honestly, the weight question is one I hear more than any other and I’ve never understood the importance, except in a couple of circumstances.
Q: If a team has 4-5 weeks prior to a bowl game to prepare for Tech’s spread option, what do you think CPJ can do to add a wrinkle that will be enough of a change to counter that defensive preparation? Or will he always rely on matchups and athleticism to win in the trenches?
A: The last two defensive lines Tech faced in bowl games featured multiple NFL players. Tech’s offense, I believe, is much more about timing than smashmouthing (made that up). When you don’t play for a few weeks, things get thrown off. And yes on matchups and athleticism. That ability to get to the defense’s second- and third-levels helps the offense do what it do.
Q: Why does Coach Johnson feel the 3-4 will be a more effective defense on the flats than the traditional 4-3?
A: I don’t think he gives a hoot which system is run, as long as the people running it understand what to do when things are going wrong.
Q: How fast will Anthony Allen be able to pick up that chemistry when he (most likely) moves to b-back this season?
A: Don’t think it will be an issue, but it will be interesting with a few quarterbacks taking more snaps than they probably would have before Nesbitt’s surgery and Shaw’s transfer. Don’t be surprised if you see a few fumbles.
Q: What has Groh done so far to evaluate players and what will his process be for doing so once spring practice starts. What expectations does he have for players by the end of spring practice (e.g. how much of a depth chart will be in place, how much will they understand about the defense, how much will they know v. where he expects them to be by the first game).
A: No idea on this one. Hope to come back to it soon.
Q: What is the fix to the evident problem against bigger D-lines?
A: A bigger o-line?
Q: Have Joseph Gilbert and Clyde Yandell officially transferred out of the program?
A: Tech hasn’t officially announced anything. Yandell wrote a letter to fans explaining why he was leaving (to pursue grad school opportunities). The same is true for Gilbert, but it hasn’t been officially announced.
Q: I trust Nesbitt to continue working on his accuracy, but are the backs expected to improve their catching this season?
A: I would think everyone is expected to catch catchable passes. Sometimes mistakes happen.
Q: Who are the most promising redshirt freshmen to watch this spring?
A: Good question. I would look for linemen on both sides to push for time, including Emmanuel Dieke, J.C. Lanier, Will Jackson and Ray Beno, to name a few.
Q: Who will coach the special teams this year?
A: Hope to find that one out soon.
Q: Will Coach Speed coach all four linebacker positions or will Coach Groh coach the outside linebackers himself?
A: Speed will coach inside linebackers, Groh the outside.
Q: What do you think the passing game will be like without Bay-Bay?
A: I think it may be more balanced than last year, when Thomas caught 59 percent of the passes. Whether it will have the same big-play capability will be something to watch. Thomas was so strong and fast that he was often able to hold off defenders as he ran down the field. There’s not a wide receiver on the roster that can do that this season.
Q: Where is transfer Chris Jackson projected to play? A-back or WR?
A: A-back, I hear.
Q: Of the 18 or so players that Tech signed this year, how many of them will redshirt?
A: Really too early to say. But, I would bet more than half will.
Q: Will Cooper Taylor be on the field this spring after dealing with his heart issue?
A: He’s good to go.
Q: How many scholarship seniors are projected to be on this year’s team?
A: A rough count of 20 or so.
Q: Have they hired a new strength and conditioning coach yet? If so, who?
A: Neal Peduzzi is doing the job right now. Don’t know if he’s got the gig full-time yet.
Q: Does Al Groh plan on flip flopping his DEs and CBs in his base 3-4 packages?
A: If he did it at Virginia, I can see him doing it at Tech.
Q: We’ve heard a lot about NT, who are the top candidates to start at tackle in the 3-4?
A: This will be an interesting competition between Anthony Egbuniwe, Emmanuel Dieke, Jason Peters, Osahon Tongo, Logan Walls and Ben Anderson to name a few. I wish I could provide more insight into this one, but I think it’s going to be wide open for a reason.
Q: Which freshmen are more likely to play this season and skip redshirt?
A: Charles Perkins, an early enrollee, is being talked up at B-back. I could see the two cornerbacks, Louis Young and Ryan Ayers, on the field, as well. Oh, and kicker Justin Moore could get some chances.
Q: Will we ever install pass plays that are short to medium range (5 – 15 yards) out in the flat or over the middle?
A: There were a few last year. I wouldn’t ever count on seeing too many 5-yard pass plays. Johnson has said if he wants 5 yards he’ll just run the ball.
Q: What do you think CPJ’s top 5 goals will be for this upcoming season?
A: He leaves that up to the team each season. I could see something like: defend the ACC championship, win every home game, win a bowl game, etc.
Q: Does Coach Johnson consider 2010 to be a rebuilding year, considering the loss of 3 key players on offense?
A: I would be stunned if he ever said anything close to that. He said he expects to win every game he plays.
Q: Do you know what kind of recruiting class that Tech is going to land this year?
A: Bookmark this page and check early and often: http://blogs.ajc.com/recruiting/
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GT4Life (the original)
March 11th, 2010
4:03 am
Any word on recruit Quan Bray? Read Chip (UGA) Towers blog entry about the young man and he didn’t mention anything about Bray’s interest in Tech. That goes against everything I’ve read about the young man up to this point,
Taco
March 11th, 2010
8:10 am
I want to know what all the questions surrounding D Drummond are? Is he in or out? Please confirm.
Max Sizemore
March 11th, 2010
8:18 am
People who ask about changes to the offense, whether it’s a shotgun, short- to medium-range passes, a bigger o-line, or a few wrinkles for a bowl game, still don’t get it. Johnson has a plan and he’s going to stick with it, come hell or high water.
Worm
March 11th, 2010
8:21 am
If Tech lines up in the shotgun I doubt the other team would call a timeout unless they were falling over laughing!
wesleywhatwhat
March 11th, 2010
8:39 am
good info, thanks.
how often are u able to speak with CPJ and coach groh directly?
Doug Roberson
March 11th, 2010
8:56 am
Quin Bray: Please follow recruiting on Chip’s blog. I usually take a 10K-foot view until we get closer to Signing Day.
Drummond: As I said, he’s on Tech’s spring roster, same as every other player.
Worm: If they were laughing….free play!
Wesley: If I asked SID Dean Buchan for some of Johnson’s or Groh’s time, he would see what he could do. However, it’s not really common just to walk over and poke your head into their office during the offseason. During the season reporters talk to Johnson almost every day, and Groh is available most days.
rainman
March 11th, 2010
9:02 am
I think your answer regarding DT’s was meant to be DE’s, since in a 3-4 you have a NT, 2 DE’s, 2 OLB’s and 2 ILB’s.
The most interesting thing about spring practice will be how Groh fits the personel into the DE and OLB spots.
I wonder which of our many DE’s are capable of converting to OLB.
bob
March 11th, 2010
9:22 am
It was rumored that Drummond had done something to catch flak from CPJ or even the NCAA. Rivals had a report up last Friday briefly that a b back had tested positive for a banned substance (read steroids). They have since taken it down but that’s probably where it all stems from. If it’s true though it could be that the article was taken down for privacy concerns (read lawsuit) but I believe the NCAA rules state that a mandatory 1 yr suspension is in hand for any athlete caught and they also lose a year of elgibility.
VT Yellow Jacket
March 11th, 2010
9:29 am
Doug, very nice job. It’s great to see an upbeat blog about our emerging football program as opposed to a depressing one about our sunken BB program.
Looking forward to the Fall!!!!!!!!!
jacket3
March 11th, 2010
9:30 am
Thanks Doug for taking our minds of the round ball disaster in waiting.
NVJacket
March 11th, 2010
9:43 am
Kelly will coach ST’s
Ozzy
March 11th, 2010
10:38 am
Thanks for the info Doug.
Where are all the UoG trolls? Sleeping it off I guess.
I think they get up at the crack of noon whether they need to or not.
droberson
March 11th, 2010
10:42 am
Bob, you are correct on the penalties for any student-athlete who violates the NCAA’s substance abuse policy. First offense results in a one-year ban. Second offense results in loss of all eligibility. Student-athletes can appeal, and something like 2-3 percent of all appeals are overturned. The NCAA takes it seriously, as do the schools. At Tech, for example, there are brochures and flyers in various sports to educate the students on what they can and can’t do.
ZamBonE
March 11th, 2010
11:48 am
Great job with this Q&A blog Doug. I thought the questions asked were great and your answers were very informative. Wouldn’t mind seeing future blogs in this format.
Another question I thought of after reading the Q&As would be regarding Cooper Taylor. Did the NCAA grant him a medical redshirt for last season? It would be great if he still had 3 years of eligibility remaining.
Go Jackets
GTLanier
March 11th, 2010
11:55 am
Doug,
Thoughts on Dwyer’s combine and falling out of Kiper’s top 5 at RB for the draft? He was relatively slow in the 40, but he still has great film supporting his case as an every down back in the league. Also, from what I watched his abilty to catch the pass was at least average, not horrendous as some combines report stated.
Doug Roberson
March 11th, 2010
12:38 pm
Cooper’s redshirt application has been entered. I don’t believe anything’s been decided.
I think the combine is nice as entertainment, but that’s about it. If a dude can play, he can play. The only one of the tests that I think it valid at the combine is the bench press, and that goes back to the Aundray Bruce disaster the Falcons experienced.
Dwyer can play. There are smart teams that can see that.
Don’t shudder as you read this, Knowshon Moreno ran a slow 40 time last year at the combine, as well. He went in the first round.
RAMBLE ON!!!
March 11th, 2010
12:39 pm
Doug, did you mean B back or is Roddy Jones moving to A back. I see Anthony Allen pretty much getting that A back job.
come on
March 11th, 2010
12:47 pm
Ramble the b back is the one behind the qb a back is outside
RAMBLE ON!!!
March 11th, 2010
12:51 pm
opps, my bad
ATL XMAN
March 11th, 2010
12:58 pm
you know your team is in trouble when you start trotting running backs out there to the qb position..haha..=)
ATL XMAN
March 11th, 2010
12:59 pm
jordan might be 6′4 but at 200 he is a stick…tevin is about 5′10 and not 6′1 and he is about 20 pounds too light to withstand the beating nesbitt is taking..plus tevin might not even be a qb when the season starts..i also dont think either qb on the roster can pass a lick when they are running around back there…telling you..tech is in big time trouble…
in the offense the size and weight of the qb matters thats why everyone wants to know sims weight.
ATL XMAN
March 11th, 2010
1:00 pm
i meant to write “in this offense”
ATL XMAN
March 11th, 2010
1:03 pm
the 2nd leading rushing team is not that impressive when you run every play. most stats are misleading anyways.
his ability to coach? haha he runs only 6 plays and one is a play where he has the qb stand up there and shout hut hut hut..hut hut trying to draw the defense offside. his whole offense is based on hoping the the other teams defense makes a mistake reading the play. his offensive line is too small to really block anyone. they might get in the way sometimes but blocking they are weak at. pj coaching ability is deciding either to go for it on fourth down or punt it…he never even played football so i dont expect much from him anyways. i will give him credit for being a ass chewer though..a good one at that
Doug Roberson
March 11th, 2010
1:19 pm
Aren’t most offensive plays based on forcing the defense into making a mistake? And vice versa?
RAMBLE ON!!!
March 11th, 2010
1:28 pm
Some offense plays are made to just run over the defense no matter what they do…you know like the goal line.
ATL XMAN
March 11th, 2010
1:28 pm
if your team runs an offense like techs it does but lets say an offense like uga runs you actaully have players beating the defensive players you have offensive plays that can cause a match up problem for other teams defenses. techs offense does not have that now that bey bey is gone. when a offense has to try and hide the ball from the defense in order for the play to work then you know your team has lees talent than the one your playing. now that most of the talented gailys players are gone this offensive will have big time trouble.
do you get what im saying doug?
59jacket
March 11th, 2010
1:42 pm
Doug, congratulations—the blog has been informative, civil and refreshing.
come on
March 11th, 2010
1:55 pm
ATL XMAn why are u so worried about trying to make tech fans think their programs stinks. we don’t care what u think about the team, just like i am sure u don’t care what we think about uga. u don’t make me feel bad by saying tech is no good. but if you r going to make claims, atleast make some that have facts to back them up. not these claims that there is no other qb there, when there are, that we don’t have any other running backs, when i am sure roddy jones (who holds the single game uga gt rushing record) and A Allen would say otherwise. tech has talent, and we all have to see how the program reacts to the loss of 4 great players. so time will tell as to how PJs own players will turn out.
Jaded Jacket
March 11th, 2010
2:25 pm
Thanks for the answers to my questions, Doug.
ATL XMAN
March 11th, 2010
2:32 pm
i don’t have a lick of sense. i have no idea what i’m writing nor what it means. did i mention i have no idea? ok, it’s obvious i’m a uga fan so get over it. that is all i think of at the moment. blank mind.
nickj0321
March 11th, 2010
2:41 pm
Doug – this is great, thanks! I wish i could go to bed tonight (before the basketball game) and wake up and it be football season…
nickj0321
March 11th, 2010
2:45 pm
Doug – when is GTs pro-day again? the 15th?
buzz is wiser
March 11th, 2010
2:46 pm
From my understanding, right now S. Sylvester is one of the two 1st team inside LBs
come on
March 11th, 2010
2:47 pm
i think the pro day is this monday
JB
March 11th, 2010
2:50 pm
Will it be free Hot dogs …or Pizza this year with my 3 game super pack?
RambleOn84
March 11th, 2010
3:04 pm
Exactly what is supposed to be so insulting about “free hot dogs,” anyway? Is this really the best the Athens Trolls can come up with? Good luck in Shreveport again, guys.
Dave
March 11th, 2010
3:06 pm
Drummond is on roids man, kid is a joke.
Anti-alternative
March 11th, 2010
3:07 pm
My question was answered almost in jest. Of course I’ve thought of a larger O-line…but will that ever happen? I doubt it from what I’ve heard. Apparently he thinks size equals slow lateral moves and thus poorer blocking.
My real question was ASIDE from getting larger guys on O-line what does CPJ do if we need to go up against another big D-line? He has to have SOME philosophy or strategy for that…at least now after the pair of bowl defeats.
Hethel Waka
March 11th, 2010
3:10 pm
JB,
Not real sure. Why don’t you ask Mettenberger(I am assuming you are from the same trailer park in Oconee County. Working the concession stand will be about the only job he can get as an ex-con.
Jacket Backer
March 11th, 2010
3:11 pm
thanks doug!……can’t wait til the fall!
Go Jackets!!!
Buckhead Dawg
March 11th, 2010
3:20 pm
I have a question: Who cares?
nickj0321
March 11th, 2010
3:26 pm
Buckhead Dawg – based on the fact that you commented on it, I’d say you do…go read the article about ga making the CIT tourny or whatever that is LMAO….
Anti-alternative
March 11th, 2010
3:26 pm
Evidently you do. But you’ll care more after November.
J Dawg
March 11th, 2010
3:28 pm
Johnson’s gimmick will run out very soon. Gailey’s recruits are almost all gone. Johnson will go running back to a small school where you don’t have to recruit a real QB not a RB playing QB and run his highschool crap against lame defenses
JB
March 11th, 2010
3:28 pm
Most ( ok,all) big time football schools do not run ads in the paper with free food to lure you to a game of theirs. Tech does. what part of this do you not find ironic?
Brad
March 11th, 2010
3:31 pm
If I were a Tech faqn I would just shot myself…my best team in 10 years lost to UGA’s worst team in 10 years. Man that must burn.
JB
March 11th, 2010
3:33 pm
Tech talking about Basketball……The ACC doormat of late. Great contract Hewitt has. It’s like the commercial says about the Villages ” free golf for life”….. At Tech it’s ‘ we’ve got Hewitt for life”. Well, the ACC needs a few doormats to balance out that league.
Doug Roberson
March 11th, 2010
3:35 pm
Pro day is Monday. I”ll have a report from there.
As for big defensive lines, my answer was in jest, but only partially. I think youll see Tech find linemen who matchup better.
JB, I’ve seen schools offer all sorts of things to get people to go to games, especially in this economy.
JB
March 11th, 2010
3:37 pm
Here we go…..you went to Tech or you live in a trailer………………That must be standard nerd pledge on frat row on the flats………
J Dawg
March 11th, 2010
3:37 pm
Enter your comments here
F-105 Thunderchief
March 11th, 2010
3:39 pm
I really though Tech would have a much more effective passing attack last year, one that could be counted on in crunch time, a la Johnson’s units at Georgia Southern. Maybe Nesbitt really is not very good a passer.
What do UGA fans and GT fans have in common?
March 11th, 2010
3:39 pm
Both love talking Tech football on a Thursday afternoon
JB
March 11th, 2010
3:39 pm
Hey Doug, in Athens last year, they sent back thousands of deposits for season tickets. And we ‘re not playing that well the last two years.Also, I remember those ads BO ( before Obama)
RambleOn84
March 11th, 2010
3:41 pm
How many seats were filled at Sanford at the end of the Kentucky game?
Anti-alternative
March 11th, 2010
3:42 pm
Haha! Brad, you kidder! Yes, our team is performing the best it has all decade and we oughta shoot ourselves. That game was winnable for Tech at the end, and you can’t tell anyone it wasn’t. Nesbitt stays up, we win. Plain and simple. Now, these aren’t excuses. Stuff happens. We lost. You won. But this ain’t the same rivalry as it was under Gailey anymore. Just be ready to watch some “highschool offense against crap defense” in November. Don’t be too wasted or you’ll miss the glorious redemption.
JB
March 11th, 2010
3:42 pm
All tickets were sold…..I’ll be the first Dawg on here( many others also) that we have had our problems the last two years.
RambleOn84
March 11th, 2010
3:43 pm
Let’s compare what there is to do in Atlanta and Athens:
Atlanta — museums, aquarium, zoo, cultural centers, Tech football
Athens — drinking in your dorm room, U[sic]GA football
Yeah, congratulations on selling tickets and beating out all those other great Athens attractions.
Anti-alternative
March 11th, 2010
3:46 pm
Nah, give Athens its due. It’s a gorgeous place for Tech fans to party when we beat the Clarke County Convicts! IF you can wade through the trash piles to get to a bar…
dogcrap
March 11th, 2010
3:47 pm
I really wish they would do away with these blogs after every dam sports column. It just give the retarded inbred mutt nut fans something to write about. Illiterate basterds!!
JB
March 11th, 2010
3:49 pm
Damn ramble, you left out the best….you do read don’t you….Robberies, murder, assaults…on campus.Wow, now that’s fun…….
UGADawg83
March 11th, 2010
3:49 pm
Caleb King and Washaun Ealey just scored again!!
nickj0321
March 11th, 2010
3:50 pm
Rambleon84 – now you know good and well UGA fans don’t even know what an aquarium is much less a cultural center…that just went WAY over their heads…think Paulallentire
JB- i never got a free hot dog and have been going to tech games for 26 years….did i miss something?
dogcrap
March 11th, 2010
3:50 pm
Hey Rambleon84. you forgot the many athens livestock shows. That’s a hot ticket in cesspool nation.
Anti-alternative
March 11th, 2010
3:51 pm
Okay, if you’re going to call them illiterate, spell your cursing right, son. And, no, it’s hilarious the stuff they try to convince us of! They’re scared that they have a real in-state rival again (not that they needed one at a time when they can’t beat many of their conference rivals).
dogcrap
March 11th, 2010
3:52 pm
Quote from muttnut: “Caleb King and Washaun Ealey just scored again!!”
What happened, did they find some HO or did they cop a bag of weed?? That;s about the only scoring they are probably doing now.
JB
March 11th, 2010
3:52 pm
nick, if you’ve been going to Tech games for 26 years, you have missed something my friend.
Anti-alternative
March 11th, 2010
3:54 pm
And this is on top of GT’s business school passing up the Terry College in Businessweek’s rankings. Tech is #19 among public school undergrad business programs and 50th overall. The MBA is even higher. Uh oh…Tech aint just for engineers and architects!
nickj0321
March 11th, 2010
3:54 pm
JB – there is tons to do in athens…between toppers and generals the rednecks can stay happy
JB
March 11th, 2010
3:54 pm
Hey beecrap, better check your own house and history when it comes to drug problems. Ya’ll have had your share.
superDawg
March 11th, 2010
3:54 pm
Will pj fry up some more carp.
nickj0321
March 11th, 2010
3:56 pm
superdawg – i am pretty sure making fries is for dawg fans/grads
Anti-alternative
March 11th, 2010
3:57 pm
nick, now that’s unfair. Their grads can at least manage a McDonalds…but it’s funny to watch a bulldog see his reflection in that glass ceiling. They run into it every time!
JB
March 11th, 2010
3:58 pm
I know Tech is popular in India. Or Techwood ave, one in the same.
eddiedawg
March 11th, 2010
3:59 pm
Hey Doug-
Does 30-24 mean anything????
WE RUN THIS STATE
JB
March 11th, 2010
4:01 pm
Anti, I’d love to compare w-2’s and my K-1 with you…I think you would go silent. You do know what having a K-1 means don’t you? Being an employee somewhere, you might have to ask.
nickj0321
March 11th, 2010
4:03 pm
wow JB – Mcdonalds gave you some stock?
Anti-alternative
March 11th, 2010
4:05 pm
That’s cute. You look up tax forms on Wikipedia? That’s some mighty fancy interwebbin’ as they’d say in Athens. And what have you contributed to the world? You invent things? Push the state of humanity forward? Or is it just all money for you?
gtman1981
March 11th, 2010
4:13 pm
while researching gt backup qbs on google found qb highlight tape on Quentin Sims he looks great for a wr playing qb
mdk222
March 11th, 2010
4:16 pm
What ever happened to TJ Barnes competing for the nose tackle position? He’s the biggest defensive linemen Tech has and you didn’t even mention his name for the competition?
Anti-alternative
March 11th, 2010
4:16 pm
Ok, wow…if you’re a Tech fan hijacking a blog handle…you’re embarrassing.
nickj0321
March 11th, 2010
4:18 pm
lol…never expected this conversation to go there…
GT
March 11th, 2010
4:20 pm
Next year the defense improves, we won the ACC on one leg last year. We will be better next year. The year we lose Josh is the one that concerns me, but maybe there will be a new QB coming up the ranks. In every offense CPJ has coached he has found the right QB.
nickj0321
March 11th, 2010
4:24 pm
GT – good points…lets just hope the defense IS better
Dawglasville
March 11th, 2010
4:34 pm
Can’t we all just get along? Why do these things always get so personal?
JW
March 11th, 2010
4:38 pm
Dawglasville
i agree….
Coach Johnsons Paul
March 11th, 2010
4:40 pm
Goals:
Punch Dawg Fan in Face after yet anither loss.
Same Song, different day…Lose bowl game.
Win ACC Title and pretend it means something (”bigger fish to fry”)
Try to score more than 10 points in a bowl game.
See if Flagboy has exhausted eligibility
Doug Roberson
March 11th, 2010
4:41 pm
Didn’t mention TJ cuz no one asked specifically about the nose tackle position.
Doug Roberson
March 11th, 2010
4:45 pm
And, before I forget, A.T. Barnes will challenge at OLB, as well.
nerd nation
March 11th, 2010
4:49 pm
any word on how many 5 star baton twirlers the north avenue Nerds signed this year? and did that sign a quarterback that throws backwards or forwards?
Coach Johnsons Paul
March 11th, 2010
4:51 pm
Goals: Part II
Oh yeah…
Try not to get pants’d @ home when ranked in Top 10 by the worst team UGA has fielded in years and after I spent all year cruising off that 3 point “mauling” we administered in 08′ and having my delusional fan base really drinking the koolaid that “the tide has turned” and that my vaunted O was unstoppable (cept I forgot there are two sides of the ball you have to play in this game) and we got embarressed by a team that beat us at our own game. 380+ yards rushing and out coached by a D-coordinator that got fired just days later. Ouch!!!
Doug Roberson
March 11th, 2010
4:53 pm
And, just cuz I can’t leave the big fella out: Robert Hall will compete at DE/DT in the 3-4.
JACKETSfan12
March 11th, 2010
4:54 pm
Its so funny that all of the slanderous UGA fan comments started about 3 p.m. All of the high schoolers just got back home, now that can get on their parents computers and talk trash. All of the comments before 3 o’clock were constructive comments by mostly tech fans, and then once all the punk uga fans got home from HS, this message board turned south…
Doug Roberson
March 11th, 2010
4:55 pm
Are two years ago a team that featured the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft got beaten by a team with a coach in his first year on senior day in Athens.
My god, it gets so old.
Coach Johnsons Paul
March 11th, 2010
5:03 pm
Jfan12, I would call your comments hypocritical.
Still lviing the dream too huh Doug?!
Coach Johnsons Paul
March 11th, 2010
5:12 pm
Yeah the funny part is a 3 point W where our D got lit up for 400+ passing yds was going to be the springboard for total state domination flashfoward #7 in country, at home, “unstoppable O”, Division Champs, All the Way-Turned Up, yada, yada, yada and we got steamrolled and OUT COACHED BY WILLIE…sucks now like it did that night. Sigh!!!
JW
March 11th, 2010
5:33 pm
Doug will you please keep ignorant, wretched, filth like ‘Coach Johnsons Paul’ off of this blog
His/it’s ignorance and lack of couth is jeopardizing the decorum here
supersize that order, mutt
March 11th, 2010
6:05 pm
JB, why don’t you talk about the UGAG professor who murdered his wife in front of his own children and in a public place, or the UGAG employee who attempted to extort UGAG students, or the UGAG recruits who had their offers rescinded because of illegal activities, or the UGAG QB arrested for underage drinking, a fake ID, and resisting arrest. Athens is such a lovely place—–for murderers, extortionist, and drunks.
Bama2010
March 11th, 2010
6:12 pm
I hope tech beats thuga this year……..
Fix my email account, ya 35k/year nerd
March 11th, 2010
8:04 pm
Bama2010: Hope does not equal reality, chump!
secfactcheck.com
March 11th, 2010
9:59 pm
Thanks Doug… Keep up the good work.
old dawg
March 12th, 2010
7:09 am
Dont hold your breath Bama2010 I see another 9 out of 10 coming for UGA Gt poor red haeded step child GO DAWGS
ATL XMAN
March 12th, 2010
7:47 am
the truth hurts these lame tech fans. im just pointing out that your team is no where as good as you guys think and i gave you reasons why. you can get mad at me and make up these funny lame post about erections but they will never be as funny as watching a bunch nerdy tech fans breaking there glasses and pocket protecters, and smashing there slide ruler when uga yet again runs all over tech and those same nerds cant understand why. haha..=) your team is almost filled with div 1aa players that should be playing at ga southern and you have a coach who has never played big boy football in his life thus the simple high school offense that he runs with all of 6 plays. you guys will be begging for gaily to come back when pj players start losing by 20 points or more to the better teams in college football that actually have div 1a players. so get used to these type post from bulldogs fans.
Ga Tech Old Timer
March 12th, 2010
10:30 am
Doug – I realize that CPJ is of the opinion that if he wants 5 yards he’ll run the ball. The point I’m trying to make – and I think others as well, is that there is no element of surprise in the passing game part of our offense. It’s the bomb or nothing. There has to be something other than the 40 – 50 yard passes to mix in with the offensive scheme and I offered the example of 5 – 15 yard slants over the middle and in the flats. They have the greater possibility of a higher percentage completion rate and the distinct possibility of a lot more yards after completion with quick WR’s like Hill catching the ball. When the other team can just sit back and wait for a WR to go long – the odds of a completion are not that great – of course the exception having been Bay Bay – but he’s gone now and we’ve got to adjust or lose the passing game all together. Also, given the fact that Nesbitt is not known to be the most accurate passing QB and that Bay Bay made many spectacular receptions in spite of poorly thrown balls – shorter passes and higher percentage of completions translate into more confidence for when he does throw the long ball.
ATL XMAN
March 12th, 2010
11:06 am
oldtimer has a point there doug. i think cpj has no clue how to draw up pass plays since he didnt even play football. if he added a few 5-10 yrd passing plays that would mean he would have to carry a playbook and we all know he doesnt like to let go of his man boobs except to pull and jerk a players facemask.
JW
March 12th, 2010
11:18 am
ATL XMAN
What kind of idiot comes onto a football blog and talks about another man’s chest?
You’ve got some serious ‘in the closet’ issues
wondering
March 13th, 2010
7:15 am
Is qb Jordan Connant still on the team after his recent activity in Maine?
ATL XMAN
March 13th, 2010
9:53 am
jw..you call it a chest i call it man boobs. pj needs to stop taking fat burners and start doing more push-ups.
GATechis aiight
March 19th, 2010
9:56 pm
Good job Tech! Just work on those butterfingers…
FittyWaystoLeaveYourHewitt
March 30th, 2010
5:18 pm
Hopefully Spring practice will answer a few questions but mostly it just should just set up the players for their workouts, prep, and reps leading up to Fall, I would think. I’ve never been a believer in recruit-stalking since there is so little consistency and reliability in predicting the success or role of a child on a man’s team. I know CPJ’s offense may result in some non-traditional recruit types, but overall I do hope recent success can lure some bigger, faster O-linemen and D-linemen to Tech. We may rely more on technique than smashmouth, but it’s good to be able to do both, obviously.
FittyWaystoLeaveYourHewitt
March 30th, 2010
5:24 pm
Much has been said and ridiculed about Tech’s ticket marketing and promos by the dog butt-sniffers and CCCC (Clarke County Cracker Clan). Frankly, I have been annoyed at some of the in-game promos that are an unnecessary distraction and don’t attract anyone new to the games, myself. But offering free food (which all the pro sports teams do now in one form or another) and different game combo packages are fine and a product of the times. The pendulum always swings, and life is cyclical, so one of these days I can see UGA offering free dog-painting and animal husbandry services for the coeds and trailer-trash mommies who attend the games at Sanford.
FittyWaystoLeaveYourHewitt
March 30th, 2010
5:31 pm
And no, we haven’t forgotten about Radakovich’s decision to keep paying Hewitt to finish in the middle to lower-tier of the ACC each season. Of course we know that they are counting on Tech Football to take the heat off the basketball program and the athletic director during Spring Practice. (Notice, no pressers, public appearances or announcements since last week’s farce?) Baseball’s success is counted on to deflect more criticism after that. We haven’t forgotten, D-Rad. You were wrong to underestimate fans and wrong to keep Hewitt. If you correct your mistakes soon, you won’t lose a bit of support from the Tech faithful who thought highly of you before this. If you don’t you might lose a lot more. Don’t let your ambition to complete the renovation get in the way of firing the coach who will continue to lose revenue and ticket sales in AMC, renovated or not.
FittyWaystoLeaveYourHewitt
March 30th, 2010
5:33 pm
……….D-Rad, you know that when fans first walk into the newly renovated AMC they will probably say “ohh, ahhhh, nice.” But then Hewitt’s team will take the floor and no one will be noticing the new Radakovich Renovation of AMC anymore. They will only make a note to not come back to be disappointed again, like they have been for five years and counting.