Stokan interested in Tech for ‘13 kickoff game
Chick-fil-A Bowl president Gary Stokan nearly landed Georgia Tech for the 2011 kickoff game. He hopes that he can make it work for the Yellow Jackets to play in 2013.
“We want to get Tech into the Chick-fil-A Kickoff game, particularly when we open the hall, which is ‘13, the first year the hall will be open,” Stokan said Monday, referring to the College Football Hall of Fame that is scheduled to open in downtown Atlanta in 2013.
Stokan said nothing was imminent, but was confident that the Jackets will play in the game, whether in 2013 or beyond. Alabama is already committed to play in 2013 in the Georgia Dome. If Tech agrees to play, it would be in a second game against a different opponent, Stokan said.
“I think (Tech coach) Paul (Johnson) agrees, and (Tech athletic director) Dan (Radakovich) and myself that we want to find a way to get Georgia Tech in, and they definitely want to play in the game,” he said.
Stokan has sought a place for both Tech and Georgia in the game, first played in 2008. His matchmaking of Boise State and Georgia for the kickoff game this September resulted from a failed matchup of Tech and Southern California. Stokan said that USC coach Lane Kiffin was interested, as were Johnson and Radakovich. However, talks died after USC AD Mike Garrett was fired and replaced by Pat Haden, leaving Stokan to scramble to put together the Georgia-Boise State game.
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gt4ever
June 14th, 2011
9:44 am
Sounds Good Moobs…. I think we may be able to win that one….
DawginLex
June 14th, 2011
10:01 am
Ken,,What happened to my LONG post that I don’t want to have to type again?????????????????????????
bucket
June 14th, 2011
10:08 am
I generally try to stay away from any blogs that have nothing to do with UGA, but isn’t it funny that a story that is good news for Tech fans becomes all about UGA. Look at the very first post. Envy and jealousy are very ugly things.
JM
June 14th, 2011
10:26 am
It really appears as if the big name teams really don’t want to play against GT.
juvenal
June 14th, 2011
10:27 am
this is a great idea…….
GTBob
June 14th, 2011
10:28 am
So Tech fans are envious and jealous of UGA because a guy named Saban came on here and took some shots at UGA? That is some interesting logic.
As for the game, if it happens it happens. If not, who cares. It really seems like the money grubbers out there are trying to create bowl games in the beginning of the season now. Pretty soon, every game played will have a name and a sponsor. I can’t wait for the week 3 Geico classic.
DawginLex
June 14th, 2011
10:30 am
I’ll try again gt4ever,
Dooley had Erk and Wayne McDuffie. Richt had Brian Van Gorger and now has Grantham.
I’m not predicting 14-0
I’m saying at least 9 wins with the schedule(8 games in GA).
b's
June 14th, 2011
10:35 am
Most Gt fans refuse to recognize Gailey was recruiting while on probation for 2 years.Whats PJs excuse.
SAGE?
June 14th, 2011
10:38 am
Would GT be open to playing UGA or do they want to play a team they can beat?
Johnson won’t be there in 2013 anyway. Nice recruiting tough guy. You got some smart players. Another moral victory for Yech. Hooray. Go celebrate at Dragon Con. I hear Xena will be there.
b's
June 14th, 2011
10:48 am
Will the kick off classic have to reduce ticket prices and give free hot dogs and cokes to sell out?
WILD DAWG
June 14th, 2011
10:51 am
Nobody cares to see the most boring offense in football guys. Geez!!
GTBob
June 14th, 2011
10:52 am
Most Gt fans refuse to recognize Gailey was recruiting while on probation for 2 years.Whats PJs excuse.
GT had 12 scholarships total taken away over two years and no restriction on bowls. You really think Chan Gailey would have been an amazing recruiter if he didn’t have to put up with that super harsh punishment?
dp
June 14th, 2011
10:58 am
Saban…heard you dropped the price on the dump at Burton by 2.5 Million, uh, no Bamers takers!
b's
June 14th, 2011
11:04 am
Bob, Here’s a little secret 6 scholarships per year and reducing the roster is a major blow to any program?
GT65
June 14th, 2011
11:05 am
Thats great..go jackets!
bob leblah
June 14th, 2011
11:10 am
Good to see Chik-fil-a still does charity work allowing Tech and their 8 fans to be in this game.
Chi Town
June 14th, 2011
11:12 am
Nerds are scared of Saban……..
Tech and Alabama agree to postpone seriesShareThisPrint E-mail .By Doug Roberson
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Tech and Alabama have agreed to reschedule their two-game football series that was going to be played in 2013 and 2014. The Yellow Jackets were going to play the Crimson Tide in Alabama in 2013 and play host to the Tide in 2014. Make-up dates haven’t been announced.
The Yellow Jackets are in the process of lining up opponents for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 seasons.
GTBob
June 14th, 2011
11:13 am
Bob, Here’s a little secret 6 scholarships per year and reducing the roster is a major blow to any program?
If you have to put a question mark on it then you should probably do more research. GT is a program that traditionally signs less then its full allotment and fills in with walkons and transfers. In 2005, the first year of probation we signed 19, only 1 less then 2007 which was Gaileys best class. In 2006 we signed 16. A relatively low number but still more then enough for a solid class. Having 12 scholarships taken away over two years doesn’t hurt us nearly as much as it would hurt the football factories.
The Exterminator
June 14th, 2011
11:32 am
The key to Paul Johnson’s future at Tech is simply this: who will replace QB Josh Nesbitt and B-back Anthony Allen? On defense, Georgia Tech has plenty of work left to do for Groh and his assistants. The Yellow Jackets were mediocre in 2010, and have just five returning starters, none with postseason honors on his resume. The D isn’t going to win many games for the program this year. The goal is to make sure it doesn’t lose any for it.
gt4ever
June 14th, 2011
11:36 am
PJ’s excuse it the Silly offense he runs….
Moobs Johnson
June 14th, 2011
11:46 am
I’ll punch in your face if you talk about my record against UGA. Anyways, I’m 3-0 in moral victories against my hated rival during their most lean years in decade.
Goldtimer
June 14th, 2011
11:48 am
All you mutt lovers will be hating life when GT rolls this fall. Richt will be out the door and UGA will have to hire a third rate coach to take over the train wreck of a program.
Get back to WOW nerds
June 14th, 2011
12:01 pm
GT had 12 scholarships total taken away over two years and no restriction on bowls.
I thought tech was still on probabtion for cheating. They knowingly used inelgible players.
Get back to WOW nerds
June 14th, 2011
12:03 pm
All you mutt lovers will be hating life when GT rolls this fall. Richt will be out the door and UGA will have to hire a third rate coach to take over the train wreck of a program.
Only thing tech will be rolling is doobies with the Drunkard Matt Skole.
UGA program is in fine shape. Top ten recruiting classes. Ranked by SI as the 5th best job in the country. Ahead of Alabama.
GTBob
June 14th, 2011
12:13 pm
I thought tech was still on probabtion for cheating. They knowingly used inelgible players.
Tech was on probation for 2 years (2006 and 2007) without any restrictions on TV or bowl games.
DawginLex
June 14th, 2011
12:14 pm
goldtimer
you know better than to post that. Whoever is UGA’s coach in 2012 is going to have a well stocked cupboard
Get back to WOW nerds
June 14th, 2011
12:44 pm
Tech was on probation for 2 years
Why were they on probation. I thought Tech never broke the rules. I though all there players where engineers who will work for Nasa someday.
Get back to WOW nerds
June 14th, 2011
12:50 pm
Never mind I found it
The NCAA placed Georgia Tech on two years’ probation Thursday for using 17 academically ineligible athletes in four sports, including 11 in football.
Gene Marsh, a law professor at Alabama who chaired the investigating committee, said Tech’s registrars and academic advisers were inadequately trained in NCAA regulations.
Marsh said the committee concluded the “institutional failure” to train the employees on NCAA rules “constitutes a non-debatable lack of institutional control.” WOW
Marsh said the committee found six student-athletes were allowed to count grades of D for satisfactory progress even though their majors required grades of C or better. Four were allowed to continue in athletics despite lacking the necessary percentage of degree requirements.
gt4ever
June 14th, 2011
12:54 pm
You can count how many time we broke the rules on ONE hand Wow….. UGA has made a life long commitment to breadking the rules……. And they still can’t WIN!
gt4ever
June 14th, 2011
12:56 pm
WOW, Just GO AWAY! UGA is a JOKE to every institute of higher learning! Period….
Saban
June 14th, 2011
1:02 pm
Bama would play in the game if we weren’t busy killing trees!
gt4ever
June 14th, 2011
1:03 pm
Hey we don’t break any rules and we really suck!
Gt
June 14th, 2011
1:10 pm
Let’s hope the fleabags don’t choke against Boise at like their football history is known for
Coach Grohbo
June 14th, 2011
1:17 pm
Why is everyone afraid to play Georgia Tech?
WHY?
June 14th, 2011
1:23 pm
Really ask yourself this. Who other than Alabama fans would be watching a game between GT and Alabama after halftime? It would be crazy to match these two teams up. Alabama would man handle GT and have 3rd string in by the start of 3rd QT. And I thought the purpose of having the game at the dome was to help the economy in the ATL area. Having GT play wouldn’t draw near the number of fans in to stay in local hotels and to eat at local restaurants. Miami, FSU or someone of that nature playing Alabama would be great for the local economy.
DawginLex
June 14th, 2011
1:36 pm
gt4ever, do you really believe what you type about the University of Georgia?
If you do, you REALLY need to get out more.
gt4ever
June 14th, 2011
1:40 pm
Tell me what part of Cheating, or UGA cheating do you and your cronies NOT understand…. The list of NCAA infractions are a MILE long when it comes to UGA! and Yes DawginLex, the fact that you allow anybody in that institute, in the name of football is ABSURD! and again, YOU STILL CAN’t WIN!
gt4ever
June 14th, 2011
1:45 pm
It must be the Offense Coach…
DawginLex
June 14th, 2011
1:54 pm
List the infractions under Mark Richt since he has been coach.
List the rankings in APR scores since Richt’s arrival.
Jan Kemp is dead and vince Dooley has retired.
You need some updated information. And Richt has won 96 games in 10 years including 3 SEC East titles and 2 SEC titles. The only thing he hasn’t won is the BCS beauty contest.
I get it. You hate UGA. You think there are a bunch of cheaters running the show in Athens. It’s not the way it was when I was there in the late 70’s early 80’s.
DawginLex
June 14th, 2011
2:04 pm
I guess the debate is over since:
1.) Richt hasn’t cheated.
2.) Richt has won a lot.
3.) Georgia’s athletes are going to class and graduating.
4.) Jan Kemp is dead
5.) Vince Dooley retired
Kirby Smart
June 14th, 2011
2:15 pm
Too bad UGA did not hire me.
UGA would be undefeated this year instead of middle of the second tier SEC.
When UGA decides they want to be National Champions again…give me a call.
Big Dog 98
June 14th, 2011
2:16 pm
UGA RULES.
Who cares about GT?
gt4ever
June 14th, 2011
2:18 pm
You keep drinking that Grape juice DawginLex…… One day you may really believe what your write..
Mike Bobo
June 14th, 2011
2:18 pm
I hope one day UGA can play in a big game like that.
Get ready Dawg fans…I’ve been practicing my play calling!
Coach Vince "Coke Head" Dooley
June 14th, 2011
2:22 pm
UGA will never be the great team I made it until Michael Adams apologizes to me at Sanford Stadium. When he does that…I will show Coach Richt the secret formula.
DawginLex
June 14th, 2011
2:24 pm
gt4ever
Why don’t you quit spewing and give me some facts?
When has Richt ever cheated?
You went to Tech so you are smart right?
Do you not understand the question?
List the infractions/cheating that Mark Richt has done while head coach at the University of Georgia.
Dawgman
June 14th, 2011
2:31 pm
Sinz we dawg fans have nothing to do but drink budweisers and watch our sizters sun bathe we likes to go ons to tech sitz and be stoopid it is fun
Drexel Gal
June 14th, 2011
2:35 pm
The Jackets will finish 4-8 in 2011 … because they DON’T finish.
DawginLex
June 14th, 2011
2:38 pm
List the infractions/cheating that Mark Richt has done while head coach at the University of Georgia.
THE SILENCE IS DEAFENING
gt4ever
June 14th, 2011
2:40 pm
Would you like them listed from his days at FSU….. I mean he has changed nothing….