Tech goes for fourth game-opening TD
Greetings-
Sorry I haven’t had anything up . Friday’s kind of supposed to be my day off (not complaining) and I’ve got some projects I am trying to get to. (Anyone want to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Buckhead?)
Anyway, I hope you’ll accept this story about Georgia Tech’s streak of touchdowns on the first play of scrimmage as my blog for the day. It’s going in Saturday’s paper and will be up online before too long. Hopefully you also read a story posted Thursday about the Ramblin’ Wreck. (The newspaper’s style, I’ve learned, favors Wreck over Reck. My apologies to the Reck purists. I think history favors your spelling.) Another story should be coming up this afternoon about Paul Johnson’s practice of inserting three or four extra plays into the game plan designed to be momentum changers.
To put Georgia Tech’s first-play success into context, consider that Virginia Tech is the only other team in the ACC, SEC and Big 10 that has reached the end zone on its first play from scrimmage in any game this season, a combined 1-for-104.
The Yellow Jackets, meanwhile, are 3-for-3. Tech will try to make it 4-for-4 against North Carolina Saturday. Tar Heels coach Everett Withers said he won’t be thinking about the streak. Defensive coordinator Art Kaufman said he wouldn’t approach it any differently than any other play. But Withers said he thought his players would be more heightened to avoid becoming the fourth consecutive victim.
“I don’t think you have to mention it” for them to be aware, Withers said.
The first score was a relative gimme, a 5-yard toss to A-back Orwin Smith after Tech had forced a turnover deep in Western Carolina territory. The second was designed with the intent to score, a 73-yard touchdown pass to A-back Tony Zenon against Middle Tennessee State. The third, a 95-yard run by Smith against Kansas that became the longest run from scrimmage in Tech history, was a good play call bolstered by superior execution.
“You always have an expectation (a play will break open),”coach Paul Johnson said. “Was I counting on it? No.”
Georgia Southern coach Jeff Monken, who was an assistant to Johnson for 13 years, thinks Johnson’s option-based spread offense might be more conducive to opening strikes. First, the offense has big-play capability and second, teams often aren’t prepared for the speed with which Tech runs it because it is difficult to simulate in practice.
It doesn’t hurt that Tech has home-run hitters like Smith, Zenon and wide receiver Stephen Hill.
“We’ve been fortunate in that we’ve hit some big plays,” Johnson said. “I think we all know that [streak] is probably coming to an end.”
Whatever the reason, it’s a curious and mind-boggling streak. Several FBS schools queried haven’t scored on the first play of a game in several years.
Asked Wednesday, Johnson said he already knew what play he was going to call first.
“You’ll be unimpressed,” he told reporters.
The more important opinion will be rendered by North Carolina’s defense.
What do you think? Does Tech go 4-for-4?
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By Ken Sugiura, Georgia Tech beat
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304 comments Add your comment
managing turf
September 23rd, 2011
2:12 pm
first, and while i don’t believe it will be a trick play, if the offense executes, sure why not!
soega jacket
September 23rd, 2011
2:13 pm
Don’t care about the first play. Just beat North Carolina.
Brent
September 23rd, 2011
2:19 pm
“You’ll be unimpressed” sounds to me like a FB dive.
Bob Smash
September 23rd, 2011
2:21 pm
No. Lighting doesn’t strike 4 times.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
2:21 pm
Really screw with UNC mind and Quick Kick on 1st down. LOL
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
2:24 pm
LOL@CPJ……..”you’ll be unimpressed”. Wouldn’t it be a hoot if a fb dive got busted for a 1st play TD???????????????
wes
September 23rd, 2011
2:26 pm
Go deep!
Gotta at least try going 4 for 4.
GIVE ME A BREAK
September 23rd, 2011
2:28 pm
Got to believe that Tony gets to take it to the house on the 1st play. 45-17. Feeling it.
My Favorite Number is 21
September 23rd, 2011
2:30 pm
I vote for the screen to Hill. Let him stiff arm the corner to the turf and take off.
AMG
September 23rd, 2011
2:31 pm
Run the B-Back sweep to X backup QB David Sims and have him throw it to Stephen Hill for a quick strike = 4 in a row. Nice thought, but I even doubt it. I will settle on a TD in the first possession. Don’t care if it is 15 plays or one play.
PerimeterCenterJacket
September 23rd, 2011
2:33 pm
I love a coach who can make a comment like “you’ll be unimpressed” and cause me to wonder “Okay, is he messin’ with me so he can hit a huge pass over the middle or is he thinking that’s what I’ll be wondering so it’s actually gonna be the basic veer…?” Coaches at UNC have gotta be sweating this game. Coaches at NCSU are DEFINITELY sweating next week’s!
demjackets
September 23rd, 2011
2:34 pm
What is the record anyways?
Jacket Man
September 23rd, 2011
2:34 pm
No turnovers and limit penalties (minimize mental mistakes) and the Jackets should be okay. I suspect there will be a few pass plays throw in to keep the Carolina defenders honest; even some new formations based on the North Carolina defensive schemes. If anyone thinks Paul Johnson isn’t expecting blitzes and end crashes, well, they don’t know Paul Johnson very well.
Also, people may not know this, but Al Groh has owned North Carolina’s offense for the past several years with his 3-4 defense, so I hope he’ll be dialing it up tomorrow. This may be the game we’ll finally start to see GA Tech’s defense starting to open up it’s playbook a bit.
GIVE ME A BREAK
September 23rd, 2011
2:36 pm
Doesn’t matter who does it, that would be really impressive. Stephen may be due after his good blocking last week.
PerimeterCenterJacket
September 23rd, 2011
2:36 pm
Yall see the trailer for the game?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6_2_tQkodI&feature=player_embedded
GIVE ME A BREAK
September 23rd, 2011
2:37 pm
AMG, saving that for VT.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
2:40 pm
Play depends on where we start the drive. The Dive Trap was not expected to go 95. It was to get us from out of the endzone shadow……HAHAHAHAHA
AMG
September 23rd, 2011
2:41 pm
Their are endless options for the GT offense this year, I can not wait to see what CPJ comes up with for this game and the rest of the season. It will be a great fun to watch no matter who we play.
fan of shorter passes & longer runs
September 23rd, 2011
2:42 pm
Impressive would be no turnovers in the first (successful) drive…one or several plays…no matter.
PerimeterCenterJacket
September 23rd, 2011
2:46 pm
The last two were designed based on defensive tendencies seen on film and experienced in games last season. MTSU was seen to the corner up so it was a downfield bomb to an A-back. Kansas “flowed hard to the A-back in motion” so CPJ dialed up a counter. UNC’s defense hasn’t changed much since last year, but they are heralded as a fundamentally sound defense. What I take from that is that perhaps they have a tendency we can try to exploit with our very first play from scrimmage, but more likely this defense will be shedding blocks and at not allowing anything to go all the way to a TD. We might bust a long gain or surprise them, but they’re bigger and faster. Therefore I expect them to stop us even when we break a runner past the first or second level of their defense. TD’s in this game will be tougher to earn. We’ll do it, but it might be a lot slower.
GIVE ME A BREAK
September 23rd, 2011
2:47 pm
Thanks. PCJacket, that was awesome.
GIVE ME A BREAK
September 23rd, 2011
2:49 pm
We’ll see against NC how to rate Tech’s speed. I think it will prove to be very good.
duece coupe
September 23rd, 2011
2:53 pm
The first offensive play,
I see the Tar Heel defense focusing on Orwin Smith.
Loran Waddaya Got
September 23rd, 2011
2:55 pm
Has Tech run the ‘tackle eligible’ pass that they executed in Johnson’s first year in Athens for a big gain since then? Dust it off before late November please!
Jackedjacket
September 23rd, 2011
2:55 pm
FORGET THE OPENING PLAY TD!!!!! I want a 20 play 15minute drive and score on the mesh from the 1 foot line!!! Would that be freakin cool or what. From 1 second drive to the entire quarter!!! What do you think the chances are on that Ken??? All seriousness the DDDDDDDD will win or loose this game. It’s that simple!!!!
GTman
September 23rd, 2011
2:57 pm
I loved that counter play that went for the TD. First and last time I have seen that play run out of this offense (with the pulling guard and pulling tackle). Are we not allowed to run it again? Usually CPJ is good at milking a play until the defense stops it, but we did not run that play again (to either side) the whole game.
Ken Sugiura
September 23rd, 2011
2:57 pm
dem – i don’t know if anyone actually keeps the record. but i’d kind of be surprised if anyone’s actually ever done it three times in a row.
Maryland Jacket
September 23rd, 2011
2:58 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rambling_Wreck_Sheet_Music.jpg
Back in my day, it was Wreck with a W. Granted, it also had that g in Ramblin’…
It’ll be an interesting game!
BigTimeTechFan
September 23rd, 2011
2:59 pm
I bet Tech gets opening kickoff and O Smith broke it all the way open, then instead of scoring get tackled at the UNC 1 yard line. Next play Tech scores to keep the streak alive.
GIVE ME A BREAK
September 23rd, 2011
3:00 pm
GTman, saving that,too. Didn’t need it. I wouldn’t want to play Chess with CPJ.
Maryland Jacket
September 23rd, 2011
3:00 pm
And of course, by “Back in my day”, I mean that I Googled the sheet music, since I’m young. Although, I just don’t like the look of two apostrophes next to each other.
BigTimeTechFan
September 23rd, 2011
3:01 pm
Play will be pass
S Hill over the middle, draws defense then A-Back goes wide open down the sideline for 80 yard TD catch.
GIVE ME A BREAK
September 23rd, 2011
3:05 pm
Bet we’re all wrong. Tevin on a keeper.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
3:11 pm
Zack Laskey returns the first UNC punt for a TD the O doesn’t even get a chance to score first. that would be great.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
3:12 pm
Zenon on a reverse sweet……………………
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
3:12 pm
Sweep
Brock
September 23rd, 2011
3:18 pm
GTman- they actually did run the counter play again in the second half with Orwin. Got a couple of yards. Just watched the game again last night
ATLER (Ramblin Wreck)
September 23rd, 2011
3:18 pm
@PerimeterCenterJacket
Awesome video, wish it could make it to ESPN pre-game!!!!
100% Jackets courage Ken and we’re luvin it!!!!!! Keep it up!!!!
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
3:19 pm
Lots of interesting posts
I too, would love to see a patented CPJ death march to open the game. Let’s wear on that defense and control the clock as well as the game.
Go Jackets!
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
3:21 pm
WDE
Please don’t tell me you think every girl at UGA is a thin super model. The MU’s have their share of Chunks check on the web and see for yourself.
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
3:23 pm
The You Tube trailer is freaking awesome!
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
3:24 pm
5150 is that a sweet sweep????
PerimeterCenterJacket
September 23rd, 2011
3:27 pm
Personally, the Death March drive is most satisfying when its a close game with Tech up by a score in the third quarter and the other team really desperately wants to score but our defensive adjustments have just put our offense on the field. The it begins. 4 yard run after 4 yard run. First down after emotional first down. The defense gets more and more desperate and out of position. 13 plays later we’re on their one yard line, but instead of the QB sneak we run the pitch to a wide-open A-back just to show we could’ve busted it open anytime we wanted to, but we chose to run the clock down. THAT is how wills are broken.
ahsoisee
September 23rd, 2011
3:28 pm
The odds are immense against it, and North Carolina will be watching for any long play, however, does a kick-off return count as a first play?
Rodney Kent
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
3:29 pm
@PCJ, there is nothing more demoralizing to a defense than for an offense to just pound and pound and pound eating yards and time. Even when they what’s coming they can’t stop it and get off the field!
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
3:32 pm
That was a George P. Burdell film not to be mistaken for the GDBurdell troll on the blogs.
Go Tech
September 23rd, 2011
3:34 pm
first play will be the B back up the middle. Go Tech
PerimeterCenterJacket
September 23rd, 2011
3:37 pm
OJF, true. And it’s always best to score end it in the endzone.
Fun Fact – GT is 100% in the redzone this season so far! That won’t stay that way, but it’s WAY better than last season!
PerimeterCenterJacket
September 23rd, 2011
3:38 pm
*score by ending the drive in the endzone
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
3:43 pm
Hmmmm would a pick 6 or fumble return for a TD count toward extending the streak?
William Casey
September 23rd, 2011
3:51 pm
AMG called my play. I do agree with saving it for VT.
Black Jacket
September 23rd, 2011
3:51 pm
I don’t care how the score, just score. Go Jackets!!!!
Ken Sugiura
September 23rd, 2011
3:52 pm
the streak is first offensive play from scrimmage, so neither a pick-6 nor a punt return would count towards the streak, i’d say.
ATLER (Ramblin Wreck)
September 23rd, 2011
3:52 pm
Correction Black Jacket score many times my friend!!!!!
Black Jacket
September 23rd, 2011
3:54 pm
Yes your right ATLER. Thanks for the correction. Score many, many TDs!!!!! LOL!!!!
Paddy
September 23rd, 2011
4:02 pm
Brent…..CPJ says you will be unimpressed. The reason; his first play will be a punt!!!
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
4:05 pm
A Pass is the easiest to stretch the D, but so many things can go wrong with a pass.
The EAGLES ran this fake pitch to the counter trap against the Falcons. It was good until the Falcons didn’t bite. I like that play but add the reverse part. It will look like the play O. Smith scored on and suck the D to the middle so the Sweep outside will run right by them.
GT '02
September 23rd, 2011
4:10 pm
I’m sure someone has compiled a list, but it would be interesting to see how many times Tech has scored on the first play of a series so far this year. That number must be pretty high too…
RT in NC
September 23rd, 2011
4:10 pm
Did you guys make up the term “Death March”. I’ve not heard it before. I love it!
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
4:15 pm
RT in NC
It is one of those 20 play 12min eating Drives that just wears a D down both mentally and physically.
Maybe we should call it the Bataan Drive.
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
4:17 pm
@RT, It was going around in Murfreesboro at the MTSU game. Some of their fan were beside themselves at the length of our drives.
T3
September 23rd, 2011
4:21 pm
I’ll take CPJ’s comment as a sign he feels like the team is…well-prepared
for what I think cold be a VERY tough and close game. But, thats no guarantee of a W.
GT Offense is healthy, and playing well.
GT Defense is healthy and playing much better than the past 2 years.
Give UNC some credit, they’re better now than past 2 years.
Maybe: GT:33 UNC:30
1Jacket7
September 23rd, 2011
4:35 pm
I would say we are already 4-4, being we scored on the first play from scrimmage in the second half of the Kansas game.
I believe we will score on the first play but there is a twist. 85 yard kick return after UNC wins the toss and chooses to kick rather than defend.
GT Lady
September 23rd, 2011
4:36 pm
If they score on the 1st play, great….if not, just beat UNC and be undefeated and 4 – 0.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
4:36 pm
I first saw that term on the blog here during the MTSU game. I love it too
GT93
September 23rd, 2011
5:18 pm
Pepper Rogers once said: “there are 3 things that can happen when you throw the ball, and two of them are bad”.
I have a hunch CPJ is gonna call run plays all day. Time for GT to concentrate, focus on the fundamentals and great team dynamic that has gotten them 3 victories so far … and control the clock. UNC can’t score very much if their offense isn’t on the field and we have the ball for 40+ minutes.
Strange Murphy
September 23rd, 2011
5:19 pm
Only a Nerd from Tech would open a blog with “Greetings”
Gorilla Biscuit
September 23rd, 2011
5:21 pm
First real defense they’ve faced.
#14 should be retired
September 23rd, 2011
5:21 pm
That trailer is awesome.
Flounder
September 23rd, 2011
5:22 pm
Only a stupid ignorant leghumper would try to criticize someone for opening with a standard salutation of American English.
Strange Murphy
September 23rd, 2011
5:24 pm
“there are 3 things that can happen when you throw the ball, and two of them are bad”+
Woody Hayes said that. Dang! You nerds can’t even come up with your own quotes.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
5:24 pm
Shift Change at McD I see. Strange Murphy & Gorilla Biscuit what time are y’all getting together for the CJ & bong hits
Strange Murphy
September 23rd, 2011
5:25 pm
Only a stupid ignorant nerd would be bothered by that.
Not Disappointed
September 23rd, 2011
5:28 pm
Just WIN!!!
Go Jackets!
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
5:33 pm
trolls, trolls, trolls…………………sheesh. the quote is originally attributed to Gen Robert Neyland at Univ of TN. Learn your history before spouting off……………..
Flounder
September 23rd, 2011
5:36 pm
@Strange Murphy: well which is it big fella? If I’m stupid and ignorant, then I can’t be a Nerd because Nerds are smart. And if I’m a Nerd, I must not be stupid and ignorant. Did I make your little brain hurt??
GTWreckball
September 23rd, 2011
5:41 pm
I’m curious as to what Tech players are doing when they celebrate at the end of a big play. Watch the highlight videos and you’ll know what I mean.
Are they playing air guitar or reeling in a big fish? lol, Ken maybe you need to ask them when you get a chance. Either way, they can crank dat thang all they want as long as they get in the endzone…
GT93
September 23rd, 2011
5:41 pm
got it. Was just passing down some quotes that were passed down to me from my Dad (GT57).
http://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/three_things_can_happen_when_you_throw_the_football_and_two_of_them_are_bad/
Mr. Webster
September 23rd, 2011
5:43 pm
More importantly….what does Heather Dinich think about the game?
Gorilla Biscuit
September 23rd, 2011
5:46 pm
If ya’ll are through patting each other on the back wake up Al and tell him to polish his Superbowl ring.
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
5:49 pm
@ Mr. Webster, believe or not H.Dinich has picked Tech to win
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
5:50 pm
Further, the quote has, at times, be attributed to Hayes, Darrel Royal, Duffy Daughtery and others but most football historians credit the quote to R. Neyland.
19
September 23rd, 2011
5:52 pm
First real test. UNC is the best we’ve played this year. I’d rather not predict the score. I believe we win.
Stranger Murphy’s have happened!
Go Yellow Jackets!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
5:55 pm
Strange, only a stupid redneck mutt would try to correct somebody with the WRONG INFORMATION. General Neyland said it.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
5:55 pm
Gorilla Biscuit, if you are finished trolling for the day, why don’t you tell Grantham to choke
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
5:57 pm
Oh, wait, I forgot. Grantham has choked against every team he has coached against.
superDawg
September 23rd, 2011
5:57 pm
tek fumbles and UNC scores.
GT93
September 23rd, 2011
5:58 pm
since Ol’JacketFan corrected me (and thanks) I found some other great quotes:
http://www.coachkrause.de/quotes.php
Scrap
September 23rd, 2011
6:01 pm
If I must say, I would say the streak ends. I really don’t care as long as they score often. I’ve seen Carolina at Grant Field several times, and can’t remember attending a GT loss to Carolina. I look forward to seeing the guys in the blue shirts left in the dust again tomorrow. Does anyone know, are the Jackets wearing white shirts?
Butch Davis
September 23rd, 2011
6:02 pm
I’m just glad I dont have to suffer the humilitation of another loss at the hands of Paul Johnson and his Jackets. I hope they do score on the first play! Serves those Tarheel jack-holes right to get whooped again by GaTech.
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
6:02 pm
Speaking of Coach Rogers
“My only friend was my dog, and I told my wife a man should have at least two friends. So she bought me another dog.”
Loved his sense of humor LOL!
Butch Davis
September 23rd, 2011
6:03 pm
and btw, ol’ Butch is going on the record — Tech wins 52-28
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
6:11 pm
Or who can forget when Coach John Mckay was asked by a reporter about his team’s execution and he replied “I’m in favor of it”
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
6:20 pm
Chan Gailey on the radio today on the POLLS. He said the SID or PR guys asks him, “Coach who do you think is #1?” Chan says a name then they fill out the rest. the POLLS are a joke until the 5th week.
Roswell Jacket
September 23rd, 2011
6:27 pm
Ken, it’s an intriguing question that you raise – will Tech score the first time we touch the ball? But the question only invites overconfidence. Guys, wake up. UNC is going to beat us. That’s the bottom line.
RT in NC
September 23rd, 2011
6:29 pm
I heard that quote in the early 70’s and it was attributed to Bear Bryant.
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
6:30 pm
@ Roswell, I respectfully disagree. Tech is the better team. If they play with emotion and execute as they’ve been doing tech will win.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
6:30 pm
Roswell Jacket?
You must be a Roswell high school Hornet!
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
6:35 pm
@ Roswell, I would be interested in your rationale though.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
6:35 pm
Super 225 26 1-2 right?
See you there or at the bus.
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
6:36 pm
@RT, everything I could find on the quote relates back to Robert Neyland though as I posted earlier it has been attributed to a number of coaches.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
6:44 pm
So 2 of 3 things could be bad with a pass?
1.) She says NO.
2.) Her boyfriend kicks your butt.
3.) You get laid.
I think I could take those chances on making a PASS.
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
6:45 pm
LMAO!!!!!!!! Those odds are pretty good!
Ramblin Man
September 23rd, 2011
6:45 pm
The streak is nice, but I could care less how many plays it takes as long GT has more points than UNC in the end.
For the record down the sideline to Hill.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
7:07 pm
yes, 5150, but I will try to spot you at the bus before the game
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
7:10 pm
SUPER…………………Super.LOL If you don’t see me just yell I need to SUPERSIZE that. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
7:10 pm
Is anybody here fired up?
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
7:12 pm
damn, my response got blocked. 5050, I was just going to look for somebody Uing on a dawg. LOL
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
7:13 pm
Supersixe, I am so ready for kickoff! I’ll get a little fix tonight at my son’s game
1 4 GT
September 23rd, 2011
7:14 pm
Bob Smash–tell that guy that’s bee struck by lighting over 60 times (66 if my memory is right) the last I saw him on TV telling about it a few years back.
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
7:14 pm
LOL@Supersize
1 4 GT
September 23rd, 2011
7:14 pm
left out a n sorry
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
7:16 pm
OJF, I’m waiting for 5150 to come back to this blog and see that.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
7:19 pm
I see IT………….I have had to change my P.O.A.D name to U and on Bill Kings to Still@theBar. It was not PC enough. HAHAHHAHHAHAAHH
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
7:21 pm
I will save the REAL U.O.A D for thanks.giving and do it from the upper deck rail.
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
7:21 pm
5150 I love it! Supersize take care, heading out for my son’s game. I;ll check in when I get back.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
7:22 pm
I bet I could UOAD on Russ because he is worthless and hardly moves. He looks like a big fat painted pet rock.
Gr8 2B aFuzzyB
September 23rd, 2011
7:33 pm
I’m not expecting a TD on the first touch. Stewart Mandel (sportsillustrated.com) has us winning by the count of 24-20. Stewie, I got news for you. If we only score 24, UNC wins. The Heels defense will slow us down a little, but from 59 a game to 24? oh no. I see it 41-28 Tech. Go Jackets!
1 4 GT
September 23rd, 2011
7:33 pm
GT 93–believe Vince Dooley said that 1st not long after he took over the Mutts. I have to give him his due. Remember Pepper beating ND in S Bend with his “Vanilla Wishbone” w/out even attempting any passes at all?
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
7:35 pm
5150, if you by any chance you watched the TV show “Wilfred” this summer on the FX network, you will understand this next remark. If not, remind me and I will tell you tomorrow…….Take a jar of peanut butter with you and Russ will be in heaven. And you will be feeling pretty good too.
1 4 GT
September 23rd, 2011
7:36 pm
flounder–love that leghumper nickname–I’m still laughing
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
7:36 pm
1 4 GT, you need to catch up, that quote goes WAY BACK to General Neyland at UT.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
7:38 pm
Wilfred didn’t like the Doggy Daycare very much after that did he? LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
7:39 pm
AHHHH, you DID see it. Is that not the screwiest and (I think) funniest show ever? I LOVE IT !!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
7:40 pm
5150, I got in trouble on the blogs one day a couple of months ago literally describing what happened on that show as a favorite pastime of mutt fans. Ken had to delete it. LOL
1 4 GT
September 23rd, 2011
7:43 pm
Supersize–if you’re referring to me giving Dooley credit for the pass/bad things quote, I know he was the b1st I heard say it–as for calling me a UGA fan–I was came into this world with aGT pennant in my hands & I’ll go out the same way
Dostoyevskiy
September 23rd, 2011
7:45 pm
The thing about Carolina is that not only is this one of their best defensive teams (Tech played against their scrubs last year), but this is the best overall offense they’ve had in at least 13 yrs. I don ‘t know who will win, but I guarantee that UNC will give Tech all they can handle.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
7:49 pm
1 4 GT, I never said you were a UGA fan. However, even though Dooley might have said it, he was definitely not the first GOOGLE it and you will see that Woody Hayes and General Neyland said it long before Dooley ever did, although it has also been attributed to others as well. I originally thought that Heisman said it, but apparently that was incorrect.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
7:49 pm
If you have a pet dog you wonder what goes through his mind at times and WILFRED is funny at showing it. A buddy in college had a rat dog of some breed that would knock over beers and get drunk. he was a S.O.B in the mornings when he was hungover. HAHAHA No kidding.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
7:51 pm
Dostoyevskiy…..I will believe that about their Offense once I see it. Butch lived on Defense. i know they got some players.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
7:52 pm
That’s funny, 5150. I loved the scenes when Wilfred chased his tail, the laser pointer, and the bubbles. But the scenes of him with those stuffed animals is just priceless, especially the giraffe. And OMG, what he did with that woman in the car crash……what can I say? LOL
GT70
September 23rd, 2011
7:55 pm
@14GT
That was a great game against ND. But I believe it was at home. Gary Lanier was QB if not mistaken. Of course I could be.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
7:55 pm
My mom has a photo of me in a baby chair at my first Christmas wearing a red G sweater. She has kept it hidden so I can’t burn it. My father’s family gave it to me. When mom married my Dad in 74 & we were going to tech games since 72 i wised up and became a Tech fan. Mom says she is going to pass it to my sis so if i die it has to be added to the Picture Collage just because NOBODY would ever believe that it could be true. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
7:57 pm
Yeah, that game was in Atlanta in 1974, the same year we slaughtered the mutts in Athens in the freezing rain. We attempted one pass against the mutts, but it was incomplete. We didn’t even attempt one against ND.
wolfman
September 23rd, 2011
7:59 pm
Has any team ever scored on the first play in the first three games in a season? I wonder if anyone keeps such records…
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:00 pm
LMAO @ 5150
I have no pictures, nor have there ever been any taken, of me wearing any kind of Georgia garbage. The only time I even wear red at all is at Christmas when I usually wear a red sweater on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. The husband of one of my nieces won’t even go that far…..he refuses to wear anything red ever.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
8:01 pm
1 4 GT at ND was the RUDY game and we lost. At Tech was was G. Lanier Win.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:02 pm
wolfman, that stat has probably never been kept, which means in all likelihood there was no reason to, meaning it never happened before. I guess that makes Tech a trend-setter
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:03 pm
Rudy was a damn enjoyable movie, but I hate like hell that it was the Tech game that he had his day of glory.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:08 pm
5150, if it helps, I will be wearing a yellow shirt with “Georgia Tech” across the front, light colored shorts or cargo pants, and a white Tech cap. I have a gray goatee and glasses.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:11 pm
by the way, 5150, do they park the bus on Techwood? Like between the A E Pi house and the Sigma Chi house? That stretch of road?
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
8:11 pm
Super……Super………..Dilbert is on Bill King’s blog some tonight. He just posted. he is so nice and rational it really is SCARY. People don’t hate him. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:12 pm
Dilbert??? You mean Delbert? or the comic strip character? LOL
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
8:14 pm
SUPER………….YES. If at the Stadium and facing down Techwood it is the 2nd bus on the Right. Both buses are in the group, but the 2nd is the old 50’s bus painted with BUZZ and the tent is out back.
1 4 GT
September 23rd, 2011
8:16 pm
Supersize–Not old enough to recall Gen’l Neyland quotes–anyway they are all correct..didn’t mean to open such a can of worms
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
8:17 pm
The bus is less than 30 yards from the Edge Center Entrance.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
8:19 pm
You guys keep talking about the QUOTE so i had to re-post a response.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
6:44 pm
So 2 of 3 things could be bad with a pass?
1.) She says NO.
2.) Her boyfriend kicks your butt.
3.) You get laid.
I think I could take those chances on making a PASS.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:27 pm
1 4 GT, the only reason I pointed it out to you is that it was discussed earlier, right after somebody made the post attributing it to Pepper. Although I had already been born when Neyland was coaching, he quit (or died or whatever) before I was old enough to know anything about football.
OK, 5150, I guess I should be able to find it. Assuming I park in the Spring Street area, I will be coming down Techwood from 5th Street. Leaving Augusta at 8AM, so should be there no later than 11….HOPEFULLY
I’m going to go watch some TV for awhile. I can’t sit at this computer all night long.
1 4 GT
September 23rd, 2011
8:28 pm
supersize..are you sure? my memory says we beat ND under Pepper up there with no pass attempts–low scoring game
1 4 GT
September 23rd, 2011
8:31 pm
OK–seen more than 1 of ya’ll say ND was here so I apologize==I had a senior moment again–maybe a brain fart
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:32 pm
1 4 GT, I just checked, and I had the year wrong; it was 1976, not 1974. But Tech beat the Irish IN Atlanta 23-14 without ever attempting a pass.
19
September 23rd, 2011
8:36 pm
Crime and punishment, we will see. That is a dreary yet “realist” novel, kind of like the other school’s season to date.The dogs should just confess and get it over with! What is the good word?
GTforMe64
September 23rd, 2011
8:36 pm
No… but would sacrifice a heart attach to see it!… and would probably have one!!!!!
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
8:36 pm
Orchestrated a stunning 23-14 upset of 11th-ranked Notre Dame on Nov. 6, 1976, a game in which Tech defeated the Fighting Irish without completing a single pass…………Before the 5-foot-8 1/2, 170-pound Lanier even had a chance to look for a receiver, he was enveloped by Notre Dame’s massive defensive star, Ross Browner. On the sideline, Yellow Jackets coach Pepper Rodgers watched with disgust as Browner and teammate Willie Fry celebrated the 8-yard loss.
“They jumped up and started strutting around, like they always do when they sack somebody,” Rodgers recalled. “I turned to one of my coaches and said, ‘I’ll tell you this. We may not win this game, but that’s the last time they’re going to strut on our field. From this point on, they’re going to play against the option.”‘
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:38 pm
That 1976 loss pissed off Dan Devine so much that he ran up the score against Tech in 1977 at South Bend. That score was 69 – 14, ND. And then in 1978, when he brought them back to Atlanta, he tried to run it up again, but the Tech student body who sat behind the visitors’ bench back then, started launching liquor bottles at him and the team. Not a proud moment for Tech, but aside from what the students actually did, he deserved it.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:40 pm
Dan Devine was a real P O S
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:42 pm
19, by the way I like your last comment. Yeah, they should just confess……LOL
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
8:43 pm
Supersize……………A similar thing happened to BEAR. He was almost hit with an Old Crow liquor bottle as he he was getting interview leaving the field. He said in the post game speech. I thought TECH people had better Taste than to drink this. Or some words to that effect.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:46 pm
LMAO, 5150. I either hadn’t heard that or had forgotten. Good one though.
Of course the Tech students pelleted Ara Parseghian with fish in the 1967 ND game in Atlanta. That is not really anything to be proud of either, but it sure was funny as hell.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:48 pm
OK, I said 30 minutes ago I was going to watch some TV. It’s almost time for “Fringe”, and Anna Torv is HOT !!! LOL Be back later probably
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
8:53 pm
You Like FRINGE? I like my girls a lil on the FRINGE, but the TV show lost me about 2 yrs ago.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
8:55 pm
you’re a riot, 5150. Yeah, I love the show. I watch all the really bizarre shows on TV. I’ll be recording Supernatural while watching Fringe. I guess I really AM a nerd, huh? LOL
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
8:55 pm
HAHAHHAH
Birmingham Jacket
September 23rd, 2011
9:03 pm
Again, FANTASTIC stuff Ken.
Much better than last year.
I think the game starts tough; but we pull away in late 3rd and 4th qtrs.
1 4 GT
September 23rd, 2011
9:15 pm
Supersize–I got up from this infernal machine but kept thinking about the quote and the ND game–ran a Google on both and–ya’ll were right about the quote & Neyland (do ya’ll know if he was really a Gen’l or just a southernism?) & the Rudy game was ‘75 & the ND game was ‘76 here..getting to be an old fart ain’t easy sometimes..like sometimers attacks
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
9:18 pm
SEE………1 4 GT…….we don’t steer you wrong.
1 4 GT
September 23rd, 2011
9:21 pm
I was at the ‘67 & saw the fish flying..also was @ the ‘69 game when Heisman was throwing passes from around the GT 30 y/line with an 18 point lead & less that 1 minute left in the game..Parsegian & Heisman..2 jerks spelling???
1 4 GT
September 23rd, 2011
9:23 pm
spelling was typed under coach’s name
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
9:26 pm
That is really THEESman but he changed the pronunciation to THIESman for his campaign for the Heisman Award.
DODDofMAN
September 23rd, 2011
9:37 pm
Hopefully the game is a sell out!!! Up with the white and gold cheering hard for a GT victory!!!! First play pass to the b back on a wheel route!!!!! We win 56-17!!!!!!
Mrb
September 23rd, 2011
9:48 pm
Rudy was offsides
Hall
September 23rd, 2011
10:10 pm
Deep bomb to hill sounds nice
Bill
September 23rd, 2011
10:15 pm
LOL no one covered home and bourne scored!
Miller
September 23rd, 2011
10:29 pm
Tech wins 37-24
19
September 23rd, 2011
11:17 pm
Ken,you are doing a fantastic job. Thank you. I don’t predict anything. Especially scoring first play from scrimmage each game. I really like CPJ! He would be a tough opponent in poker or chess. I believe predicting a win against your opponent is disrespectful and only gives them more fire in their belly. Execute your game plan, no mistakes and see what happens! Good luck UNC, but I hope you lose. Go Jackets!
1 4 GT
September 23rd, 2011
11:22 pm
yeah I know–part of ND’s campaign pub—Theisman Heisman–I called him Heisman ever since–I can say he was too god for those antics but running up the score counted for so much in the polls & the Heisman–I hated it for him when LT broke his leg–you could it on TV in later replays–ruined his career
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
11:36 pm
Any time ND is mentioned my blood pressure rises!
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 23rd, 2011
11:37 pm
Hope you guys are up to playing someone more gifted than those glorified H.S. teams you chewed up.
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
11:38 pm
Sounded like my Akita chewing on a Rib Bone. LT to Coke freak or Theisman the Ego freak don’t care that much for either one,
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
11:38 pm
@ 1 4 GT,then you also remember Bear wearing a AL helmet
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
11:41 pm
Taaarr Heeell
When Tech is done with your team you will wish you were able to find some High School Players that can stop the WRECK.
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
11:41 pm
Tar Heel, I think they’re ready, should be a good game tomorrow
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 23rd, 2011
11:44 pm
We have no fear – we will push your dumb butts at will. A back – B back WTF kind of H.S. offense is that. Heels will stuff the Bee’s
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
11:46 pm
Oh lord, here I was trying to be nice to a troll. I guess I’ll learn, Tar Hell Tech has run up over 250 yards rusing against your vaunted defense the last two years. No reason to think it’ll be any different tomorrow.
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
11:46 pm
scure me 350 yards
5150 UOAD
September 23rd, 2011
11:48 pm
HEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLL
You sure you ain’t the TAR BABY Uncle Remus told stories bout?
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
11:51 pm
BTW that “high school” offense is clicking along at 600+ yards per game and 59 point per game
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
11:53 pm
I just stopped in to say good night, guys. Got to get some sleep so I can make the drive in the morning. But to Taaaar Heeelll, the heels haven’t won in Atlanta since 1996, and they’ve lost to Tech 8 out of the last 10 years. What makes you think you have any better chance this year? I think you must have been sniffing on some of that Tar. GO JACKETS !!!
Ol'JacketFan
September 23rd, 2011
11:56 pm
5150 and Supersize, y’all have fun at the game tomorrow! I’ll be rooting from here and can’t wait for kickoff!
GT93
September 23rd, 2011
11:56 pm
re-tweet:
I have a hunch CPJ is gonna call run plays all day. Time for GT to concentrate, focus on the fundamentals and great team dynamic that has gotten them 3 victories so far … and control the clock. UNC can’t score very much if their offense isn’t on the field and we have the ball for 40+ minutes.
Justin
September 23rd, 2011
11:57 pm
unc barely beat rutgers and uva. not sure why they get praise. their def is okay but they still gave up 22 to rutgers and 17 to uva. we will score at least 35 on them. 42-24 sounds right
Supersize that order, mutt
September 23rd, 2011
11:59 pm
OJF, Thanks. Hope you get down for a game this year. Looking forward to meeting 5150 tomorrow and would love to meet you too.
MNP
September 24th, 2011
12:00 am
Taaar heeel is a uga retard. Only childish ugag tards call this a high school offense. Just ignore the doofus.
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:00 am
Scoring on the UNC defense might be a little harder than scoring on a UGA freshman Tri Delta Pledge. Not much but a little.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 24th, 2011
12:01 am
TAR….’TARD…..what’s the difference? lol
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
12:03 am
600 + yards against H.S. teams – yeah that is some kind of attack.
Hey Justin not sure why GT is getting any praise either – I mean really – who have you played?
5150 why the racist attitude?
Supersize that order, mutt
September 24th, 2011
12:04 am
so when have the retard heels ever run for 600 + yards against anybody?
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:05 am
Tell me something Tar Heel, If that’s the case whay hasn’y ANY other team, including your heels, done the same? What a effing idiot.
Justin
September 24th, 2011
12:07 am
Uh because we broke an ncaa record that alabama set against a bcs conf school idiot and we also lead the nation in 4 offensive categories and still will after tomorrow. You are the same uga troll who comes over here before every game. Do you have no life outside of coming onto a rival teams blog talking dumb crap? Get a life!
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
12:07 am
Hey MNP everyone that knows football knows the TO is a H.S. offense. An offense designed to compensate for lack of talent. CPJ does make it work but it is what it is. If it was such a great scheme then more would use it.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 24th, 2011
12:08 am
and, by the way, if you’re going to quote statistics, it was 700+ total yards of offense. The most yards run up by ANY college team so far this year against ANY competition, and most of the colleges in the BCS division have played what you refer to as HS teams. How many total yards did the retard heels run up against powerhouse James Madison?
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
12:10 am
You guys sure are a sensitive bunch – doubt creeping in?
ss – it’s not yardage it’s the score what a DA.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 24th, 2011
12:10 am
Funny that nobody other than Iowa has stopped it yet. I guess our hs offense is better than most college defenses; it’s sure been better than the heels’ defense the past 2 years
Supersize that order, mutt
September 24th, 2011
12:11 am
YOU brought up the yardage. Like I said, the heels haven’t been able to stop the yards or the points the last 2 years.
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:11 am
Racists? Uncle Remus was a black man telling stories to a white male youth. The Tar baby was a Trap set to fool the FOX. I asked if you were the Trap. Man you are a lil sensitive.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:12 am
Yeah right, tell me fool, how many option offenses have won National Championships? Something thagt UNC has never ever come close to in the “storied” football program.
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
12:13 am
Uh ss try and keep up – my 600 + quote came from one of your dim-bulb fans. I couldn’t care less how many yards you get the score will still be in our favor. I’ll come back tomorrow after we school you guys.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 24th, 2011
12:13 am
so who’s a DA? I think the 2-1 record of our hs offense against the heels pretty much speaks for itself.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:14 am
You obviously ignored the 59 points per game average. Selective reading? Of not being able to read at all?
Supersize that order, mutt
September 24th, 2011
12:14 am
UNC may be good in basketball, but in football, they pretty suck, and always have
Supersize that order, mutt
September 24th, 2011
12:15 am
He really must be a mutt retard. Surely there are no other fans who ignore facts like the mutts do.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:16 am
Yep at least since Choo Choo Justice was there LOL!!!!!!!!!
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:16 am
I guess Nebraska did’t have talent when they had the 1st and 2nd place vote getting players in the Heisman trophy voting and the National Champs too. More high Schools are running the Spread now. So i guess it is a High School offense too.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:18 am
Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama to name a few
Supersize that order, mutt
September 24th, 2011
12:18 am
OJF, even I’m not that old. LOL
(in small print, actually I am, but just barely. lol)
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:19 am
25-18-3 all time against the Tar Heels
Supersize that order, mutt
September 24th, 2011
12:19 am
ANYWAY, I’m off to bed. Have a good one, guys. Hopefully see you tomorrow, 5150
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:20 am
Supersize, nor am I but I managed to do a little research over the years on teams that Tech plays, unlike some folks that come on here and try to impress with the “knowledge”
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:21 am
Supersize, have fun tomorrow!
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:22 am
I didn’t know we played them 46 times. WOW. If LT would just date girls that were as old as the number of wins UN has then he wouldn’t be in trouble so much. Well, the COKE is another thing outside the child ra.e.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:23 am
LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Love it 5150
MNP
September 24th, 2011
12:24 am
We have a passing game moron. You don’t pass in the TO. This is a spread option with a bigger emphasis on running. Do you not realize many high schools have spread or pro style offense. Should we call uga a high school offense too? Lack of talent. Ha. At least we have coaches who can coach our talent unlike ugag. The fact more don’t use it makes it even more successful. But watch when we are in a nat champ game soon. Then you will see more switching to it. Now go back to your redneck hillbilly board troll.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:24 am
Anyhow, heading off myself. 5150/Supersize enjoy tomorrow and I’ll look for y’all after the game.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:25 am
As an ending note, I think tar heel ran away with his tail tucked
Nite all
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
12:25 am
5150 how about looking forward rather than 30 – 40 years in the past.
Just checked – tickets are still available. LMAO Your vaunted team can’t even fill that little stadium.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:28 am
I think the Dean dome seats more than Keenan Stadium LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:29 am
How, when and against who did UNC last sell out your football stadium?
Scott N
September 24th, 2011
12:30 am
Yep definitely a uga fan. No unc fan would say anything about stadium attendance for football.
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
12:30 am
MNP what’s with your obsession with Georgia. I’m talking Tar Heel / GT.
Are you so afraid of Georgia that you accuse a fan from another team as a troll from Georgia. Wow they have really gotten into your head – much like we will tomorrow.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:31 am
I see the blog is in good hands
Nite
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:31 am
Keenan seats 60K to Dodd’s 55K
Try again
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
12:33 am
5150 tongue in cheek, a wee bit of sarcasm
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:33 am
Last UNC Sellout i think was the 3rd game of the 2009 season.
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:35 am
TAR HEEL
please impress us with more of your vast knowledge.
Mike gt
September 24th, 2011
12:36 am
good article
http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/paul-johnsons-game-plan-1187626.html
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:36 am
I guess you are spending time to GOOGLE some facts
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:38 am
Where did the TARHEELS get their nickname?
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:38 am
What was Michael Jordan’s first year at UNC?
If do right, no can defense
September 24th, 2011
12:46 am
I predict a slant pass.
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
12:50 am
Is this quiz night? Go to your room 5150 you are an embarrassment to GT.
For the record I’ll take Chapel Hill over any campus in the country and certainly over GT which is surrounded by Ghetto.
Sleep tight TOAD
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:57 am
See you are a DAWG……………no UNC fan would balk at answering those easy questions.
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
12:59 am
If I say Shrunken…………..You finish the rest. If you are a Heel you will know what to say next.
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
1:13 am
Head but what is your point?
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
1:31 am
Heel fan you are not. If you had ever been to UNC Chapel Hill you would know the answer. Of Course HEAD is the easy part to guess If you were a HEEL you would know EXACTLY what I am talking about
superDawg
September 24th, 2011
3:06 am
supersize your yellow belly nerd is showing.talking about being proud of chunking liqour bottles at coaches and players how much more chicken sheet can you get.You whine because people slam your school and fans well you deserve all the ridcule you receive.
Oldjoe
September 24th, 2011
5:30 am
I could well have missed it but has any team ever scored on their 1st play three times in row?
Oldjoe
September 24th, 2011
5:32 am
Has any team ever scored on 1st posession three games in row?
If do right, no can defense
September 24th, 2011
6:10 am
@Oldjoe: I don’t think it has ever been done in FBS. This season, only one other school has scored on the 1st possession in FBS, and that too only once. If GT keeps that streak alive today (against UNC’s NFL caliber defense)… that would be remarkable.
GAMEDAY!
Supersize that order, mutt
September 24th, 2011
7:02 am
superDawg, I wasn’t bragging about what the Tech students did; I think it was totally uncalled for, not to mention dangerous as hell. But at least we at Tech admit what our students and fans may have done through the years. You mutts live in a constant state of denial that your fans are BY FAR the worst fans anywhere. I have been spit at, an aunt of mine was vomted on, a USC fan had a cooler thrown at him. Those are all just isolated events that don’t make the news, and there are thousands of similar incidents that have happened in Athens. And of course there is the trashing of the campus which cost the Georgia taxpayer bundles of money—at least that one DID make the news—national news even. But what do you expect when you have probably 75% of a crowd of 92,000 mostly rednecks who are so drunk they can barely walk. So get off your redneck high horse and face it—your fans are an embarrassment to the state of Georgia and to college football as a whole.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 24th, 2011
7:04 am
superDawg, by the way, tell me where in what I posted last night that I said I was proud of what happened in those Tech – Notre Dame games. CAN YOU READ???
gtfanfrom1951
September 24th, 2011
7:10 am
Just win baby!!!!!!
gtfanfrom1951
September 24th, 2011
7:14 am
The tarheel nickmame comes from the civil war when a company from North Carolina refuse to be push back by the Yankees.
gtfanfrom1951
September 24th, 2011
7:22 am
Its a wonder that NAACP has not want to change that too.
Jackets 2011
September 24th, 2011
7:58 am
Fox Sports quotes NC coach Withers: “First you take away the dive…Then you take away the quarterback. Then you leverage the pitchman and take him away”.
Not sure what he means by leverage.
Maybe the concentrate on stooping the dive first and then move players to the outside.
Unless we really can beat the UNC defensive front (their strength), I’d think we would go light on the dive.
Seems to me they would want us to run it since that is what they want to stop first and have the best chance at stopping of our 4 options.
Jackets 2011
September 24th, 2011
8:01 am
Haven’t a lot of Braves fans been a pathetic group the last week?
A team that sticks together like this years Braves will find a way.
They’ll sweep the Nats and then all the whining will have been for naught.
Ought to have to own up to the whining with real names.
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
8:12 am
You guys ready for some football? Should be a good one and the end of the first play scoring streak and the obscene yardage you guys have grown to expect.
Jackets 2011
September 24th, 2011
8:16 am
I’ll bet if UNC wins the toss, they take the ball.
I hope our D has been upgraded from last year’s follow the receiver and make a tackle defense.
We either need to turn late in the route, find the ball, and knock it down or use a safety to play centerfield and knock it down or get a pick.
Like Tarrant did vs NC State.
Did he stick with any pro team?
If not, he should have stayed.
Jackets 2011
September 24th, 2011
8:18 am
Yea the cupcakes are out of the way for both of us.
Good for confidence building, especially if u have a young team.
Jackets 2011
September 24th, 2011
8:33 am
Maybe NC State got flustered on the road against Bearcats but Heels look to be the better of the two.
Jackets 2011
September 24th, 2011
8:35 am
@GTMan.
We didn’t need to run it again.
Better to hold it until needed.
Gaaaaaaaaaay Heeeeeeeeeeel
September 24th, 2011
8:35 am
Woke up feeling a scared TH? Note the change in tone the close we get to kick-off. This UGA won’t be back after the game… Except maybe to whine about chop blocks or game attendance. Tech 45, unc 3
threetrone
September 24th, 2011
8:37 am
maybe they’ll run a wildcat play first; anything to avoid the big DLs and get them tired chasing RBs
threetrone
September 24th, 2011
8:41 am
the first plays for whoever is on offense are immensely important in order to establish momentum, othwerwise before you know it you’re down by two tds
threetrone
September 24th, 2011
8:44 am
Tech usually runs to the outside, and this, I believe, will tire the big NFL prospect DLs down; also, recalling when NC had Julius Pepper, the NFL prospect DE, and Tech had no problem with him the entire game
threetrone
September 24th, 2011
8:51 am
or maybe his name was Julius Peppers; I think it was that last name…Peppers
threetrone
September 24th, 2011
8:55 am
I find it important to be impressed by first play for Tech, alma mater of ‘73. CPJ finds it to be unimpressing. And why?
threetrone
September 24th, 2011
9:05 am
CPJ said probably the home run streak of big plays is coming to an end. Why be a pessimist in life? Because of the law of averages? I say go for it Tech. Disregard what CPJ said, but continue to learn from him. Don’t forget the Cumberland blowout. That Kansas game t-shirt is not history, as the t-shirt advertizes, b/c of the stats put up during the Cumberland blowout.
threetrone
September 24th, 2011
9:11 am
additionally, a “Vintage” history t-shirt on the ramblinreckstore.com site would have a BD years yj w/the detailed long hanging legs and upswept wings, and would not have a “Buzz” as the yj; there was no “Buzz” when I was at Tech, when BD was AD…if A=B, and B=C, then A=C
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
9:16 am
Gaaaay Heeeeeeeeeeel you are a moron – Scared – hardly.
I’m just a fan that realized last night that many of the GT fans are immature overly sensitive.and resort to childish name calling if someone has a different opinion regarding their football team.
Beating GT is so sweet because so many of you GT fans are pathetic (being kind).
@ Gaaaaay Heeeel
September 24th, 2011
9:18 am
You could use a proof reader and spell check. I suspect you have never seen the inside of a college classroom.
Pays with honors and MSM
September 24th, 2011
9:25 am
Both from Tech.
You need some schooling?
5150 UOAD
September 24th, 2011
9:35 am
Heel. OK if that is what you think fine.
You are not a Heel fan you are a troll.
SEE you here after the game?
Supersize I might not make it to the Bus. Seems dad and I have to run an errand for mom before we leave for the game. I will see you in the stands if not at the bus.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
9:36 am
Welcome back tar heel/dog fan, nice to see you’ve not lost any of your gall this early! You come in here and spout nonsense without anything to back it up, If you can remember back a few hours ago I asked you why you thought UNC would win? UNC has not been able to shut down this offense in the last 2 years and the team they are facing today is playing better and executing better than the previous 2 years. The team UNC is putting on the field today is very much the same as last year’s yet you’d have us believe they are better and will put athletes on the field that can stop the Tech offense. I welcome a discourse on the two teams and why you think UNC will win. If all you have is invective and b.s. please find somewhere else to spew it!
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
10:00 am
Ol’Fan I didn’t see your question (I seldom go back and read missed pages).
I think we will win because our defense is better. The team we will put on the field is not the same as last year – remember we had a few NCAA difficulties last year
Our D line is very good and I think we will force GT to use the pass (something we brought to college football) more than they desire.
GT appears to be a well oiled offensive machine but I think your big numbers are more a result of who you played rather than an indicator of what you have.
headley lamar
September 24th, 2011
10:06 am
GT appears to be a well oiled offensive machine but I think your big numbers are more a result of who you played rather than an indicator of what you have.
Exactly right.
If North Carolina is prepared for the gimmick offense they should do fine.
headley lamar
September 24th, 2011
10:09 am
Tech’s trickery a winning strategy
Paul Johnson may tweak this or add that to a play. So far, it’s resulted in wins for the Jackets.
But not against Georgia LOL
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
10:10 am
I also think our special teams are better…………………..
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
10:11 am
Tar Heel, interesting. In looking at the depth chart it seemed to me that a lot of the 2 deep is the same as last year’s team. I don’t argue the talent level at UNC is better than what Tech has faced so far this year. Yes, the numbers that Tech has put up has been against lesser competition but it also has not been duplicated by any other team this year. Do I expect Tech to put up their per game averages of 675 yards and 59 points? Not at all but neither do I think they will be shut down. All of our O line and backs were part of the game last year and they put up good number then.Also, theis is the defense’s 2nd year under GAG and so far they seem to be flying to the ball and playing their assignments well. If UNC wins I will say good game but I do think Tech will win for the 3rd year in a row
Go Jackets!
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
10:13 am
LOL Tar Heel, meet one of the true trolls in here, the mouthy one known as headley. It would rather come in here and spout nonsens that see it’s team (UGA) win.
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
10:14 am
Hey headly you better be careful – these GT fans are a bit sensitive. They are also very paranoid – everyone that has an opinion is labeled a Georgia fan / troll – what’s up with that?
I haven’t kept up with the GT / Georgia games for some time but I gather GT is on the short end.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
10:14 am
On special teams, isn’t Connor Barth out today? If so that hurts your special teams
Techoptionfan
September 24th, 2011
10:16 am
I just hope that the option can neutralize those monsters that UNC has up front. If we can do that, we’ll be in great shape!
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
10:19 am
Ol’Fan I will likewise offer congrats to GT (if by some miracle
) they win. Vegas is a slight lean towards GT but I think that is more the home field advantage rather than pure talent match ups.
Hope all play well and avoid injury – and we score more points.
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
10:25 am
Connor Barth ? If you mean Casey then yes he has a groin / thigh injury. Time for our RFR kicker to step up.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
10:25 am
@ Tar Heel, that’s why Satrudays are so much fun, the good competition and the chance to brag a little bit! Like you I hope everyone comes out of the game healthy but also that Tech goes 4-0, btw the line is 7-7.5 depending on the service
Go Jackets!
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
10:26 am
I knew it was one of the Barth brothers
It seems there are as many of them as the Colquitt brothers at UT!
headley lamar
September 24th, 2011
10:28 am
I haven’t kept up with the GT / Georgia games for some time but I gather GT is on the short end.
Thats putting it lightly
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
10:33 am
OMG headley actually posted something factual LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The earth will tilt on its axis!
threetrone
September 24th, 2011
10:33 am
Georgia dudes always come on here and say they run this state. Maybe so record wise, but the only thng is they don’t run this country. Tech has had more national championships than them.
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
10:34 am
Ol’Fan at my advanced age college football is more exciting than sex
– well almost.
What about the FSU / Clemson game. I have a feeling Clemson will win this one. FSU may have some QB issues.
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
10:39 am
LOL@ Tar Heel, sounds like we may be of the same age!
That’s going to be a fun matchup. FSU played their guts out against OK last week and Manuel got banged up and Clemson had a big day against Auburn. My question is has Clemson gotten to the point where they can win a big game. They’s had such a history of teasing their fans and falling on their face. I think FSU is better on D but can they muster enough offense? The matchup between Jimbo and Dabo (gotta love southern names) I think will be the deciding factor and in my opinion Jimbo is the better coach.
macrotech
September 24th, 2011
10:41 am
headley’s intellect….THAT’S putting it lightly! headley standing at a urinal….THAT’S putting it lightly! Remember, if pee comes out of it….it’s not a hair!
threetrone
September 24th, 2011
10:44 am
thing, not thng(in Fortran every digit counts, you may get one digit incorrect, plz give me more credit than you are, I not Georgia journalism grad, I Tech grad, there is no journalism major at Tech)
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
10:44 am
Yup I’m one of those surviving dinosaurs.
Clemson seems to fold their tent mid season every year.
WTF is a Dabo – LOL?
threetrone
September 24th, 2011
10:45 am
I typed you may NOT get one digit incorrect!
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
10:47 am
Tar heel, I’ve yet to figure out a Dabo.. Did you catch his post game interview last week? He was freaking hilarious! Bu then again Clemson hadn’t won a big game in a while so I guess a little excitement was warranted
threetrone
September 24th, 2011
10:47 am
defamation
threetrone
September 24th, 2011
10:51 am
ttt, tes tos te, created by yours truly
Taaaarr Heeeeelll
September 24th, 2011
11:01 am
Later guys – time to fire up the BGE and make some incredible poppers.
UNC 31 – GT 27
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
11:03 am
Later Tar Heel, GT 35-UNC 24
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
11:21 am
Ken, are you blogging from the game today?
Ol'JacketFan
September 24th, 2011
11:36 am
Never mind, I see MB’s blogging from the game, moving over there for now
Where is Tar Heel
September 24th, 2011
5:37 pm
I was just wondering
GT9
September 25th, 2011
9:51 am
Attaochu 10 tackles, 6 solo, 3 sacks, number three in the nation with 4 sacks