Georgia Tech staying on track
Greetings-
Finishing up the day. These are the notes that will go in the paper. I sat down with defensive end Jason Peters in the office of the great Dean Buchan (Georgia Tech’s sports PR maven) for an interview on a few different topics. Peters is a bright young man and shared some thoughts detailed here and others I’ll get to later in the week. Some observations and information from Paul Johnson and some stuff you’ve already read, probably. Enough blathering…
1. N.C. State will have enough incentive Saturday when it plays Georgia Tech. The Wolfpack are coming off a humbling loss last Thursday to Cincinnati, are trying to stay in the ACC Atlantic Division race, will be playing at home before a national TV audience and have an undefeated and ranked team coming to their home field.
“We’ll definitely have a bull’s-eye on our chest,” Georgia tech defensive end Jason Peters said. “But I also understand that we need to have a bull’s-eye on their chest.”
Peters, one of six senior starters on the team, wants to be sure that the Yellow Jackets don’t lose steam after starting the season with four consecutive wins, including Saturday’s win over North Carolina. Tech is ranked No. 21 in the Associated Press poll. N.C. State is 2-2 and 0-1 in the ACC.
“We have a chance to do something really special here, and they’re the next step in the road,” he said.
Another incentive for the Jackets is the opportunity to atone for their loss to N.C. State last year. Last September, Tech lost 45-28 – the most points the Jackets have given up in coach Paul Johnson’s four seasons – and allowed a season-high 527 yards. Defensive coordinator Al Groh said after the game that, of the 81 defensive snaps, he could only recall the team making three plays of significance. Peters said Monday that “a general lack of attention to detail” fouled up Tech in that game.
“Last year, we didn’t get it right, and this is our chance to do so,” he said.
(If you’re a Tech fan – and chances are, if you’re reading this, you are – that must be encouraging. Peters sounded a lot of the right notes, it seems like.)
Team honors
Three Tech players – guard Omoregie Uzzi, outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu and safety Isaiah Johnson – were named ACC offensive lineman, linebacker and defensive back of the week, respectively.
Uzzi had almost 20 knockdown blocks (almost a third of the team’s total) on Saturday in helping the Jackets run for 312 yards and not allow any sacks. Attaochu had a team-high nine tackles, three sacks, a forced fumble and a tipped pass that led to an interception. Johnson had his second interception of the season and seven tackles, tied for second on the team.
Coaches named wide receivers Tyler Melton and Stephen Hill the co-offensive players of the week, Attaochu the defensive player of the week and wide receiver Darren Waller special teams player of the week.
Hill caught six passes for 151 yards and a touchdown. Waller recorded Tech’s first punt block since the 2008 season and Melton caught two passes for 12 yards and also contributed fierce downfield blocking.
“He’s done a really nice job blocking and playing hard,” Johnson said.
(It’s not every team where the wide receiver is named a co-player of the game after a two-catch game. Melton laid out a vicious block in the first quarter, I think, in which he kind of peeled back and put a North Carolina defender coming across the middle on his back.)
Injury report
Hill and B-back Preston Lyons did not practice Monday. Hill, who tweaked a leg muscle running a pass route Saturday, is expected back Tuesday. Johnson said he didn’t know if Lyons would be ready to play Saturday. Lyons sat out Saturday’s game with an undisclosed injury.
(I wrote earlier today that Hill came back. I’m now not sure he did. I thought the kickoff return he ran back was after the drop, but it was before. Tech only had one series after that play, so I don’t know. That said, it looks like he’ll be fine.)
Changes coming
Johnson promised changes on the kickoff return team. Saturday, the Jackets failed to get their first three returns past the 19-yard line. Johnson said players on the unit weren’t executing their assignments. Johnson said he wasn’t sure if Orwin Smith would be replaced (Hill returned one kick), “but the rest of them cats back there are gone.”
(I am going to look into the numbers a little more. I wrote down the players on the return team Saturday, but, naturally, I can’t find those notes. “The rest of them cats” – he does have a way with language.)
Etc.
Milford Bennett, a member of Tech’s 1952 national championship team, died Thursday. Bennett earned two letters for Tech and was part of the 1952 team that went 12-0, won the SEC and was named national champion by the International News Service poll. He was 81. … Tech’s game against Maryland Oct. 8 has been set for a noon kickoff. It will be broadcast on ESPNU.
(RIP. My esteemed colleague Furman Bisher alerted my editor of Mr. Bennett’s passing, which was shared with me. He was part of a great team. The Jackets had four shutouts and only let one team score in double digits.)
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#14 should be retired
September 26th, 2011
9:48 pm
you da mane kenny
macrotech
September 26th, 2011
9:49 pm
LOVE what I’m hearing from players and coaches alike!!!
macrotech
September 26th, 2011
9:51 pm
RIP Milford Bennett….as perfect as ‘52 was….you’re going to love Heaven!!! GO JACKETS!!!
Tommy
September 26th, 2011
9:54 pm
Hill did come back into the game as a receiver. I clearly remember that.
misterwax
September 26th, 2011
9:56 pm
The NC State game should be a lot like the Kansas game…..total payback for a dismal defeat last year…need to keep NCSU down the whole game and don’t let them up.
George Stein
September 26th, 2011
10:02 pm
It’d be nice if we beat all the teams that beat us last year this year.
Objectively, we should hammer NC State. But, objectively, the Braves should have wrapped up a playoff berth.
Brent
September 26th, 2011
10:02 pm
Ken – Has anybody heard any news about Tech’s appeal to the NCAA? What’s the deadline for an NCAA response, and what are the possible scenarios that could unfold?
William Casey
September 26th, 2011
10:07 pm
I know that the other team’s defensive scheme has a lot to do with it but I’d like to see David Sims get twenty touches. On second thought, I think I’ll just let Coach Johnson call the plays. That’s worked well so far. LOL GO JACKETS!!!
Chuck Allison
September 26th, 2011
10:29 pm
Uzzi’s twenty pancake blocks were less than 1/3 of Tech’s total! Good grief! That means the UNC defense each got knocked off their feet more than 5 times each. Why didn’t we get 700 or 800 yards rushing? They must have sprung to their feet pretty quickly.
yellow britches
September 26th, 2011
10:33 pm
Imagine Tech with a stout defense, one like the 1952 team. Wow. Hey, I can dream, can’t I.
Stephen CC
September 26th, 2011
10:47 pm
It’s great to hear the maturity in Peters and see the desire for improvement. So far, so good! Kudos to the players who were honored. Our boys deserve recognition for what they are doing. And hopefully one day some of these guys will be remembered like Milford Bennett for their great accomplishments on the Flats. Go Jackets!!!.
Stephen CC
September 26th, 2011
10:48 pm
Ken, we do appreciate the great job you are doing as well.
Ken Sugiura
September 26th, 2011
10:56 pm
Thanks, Stephen. I appreciate it.
Brent – i actually asked today, but the person I spoke with didn’t know. the infractions committee has 30 days after they receive it, which was probably around sept. 13-14. so the middle of next month or so.
William Casey – I kind of agree with you. Sims really started to produce in second half.
Brent
September 26th, 2011
10:59 pm
Thanks Ken! Don’t give up on getting that scoop for us, lol.
Rodney Dangerfield
September 26th, 2011
11:05 pm
We don’t need no cats out their on the field, just buzzing yellow jackets ready to sting!
GlennW
September 26th, 2011
11:17 pm
I understand GA Tech is hoping they have a chance to amend their appeal after the game against Miami. If they can beat the Hurricanes, GA Tech will send an amendment adding that GA Tech has spanked two of the biggest NCAA violators on their behalf, and that should be used to as more good faith that GA Tech is always trying to do right by the NCAA.
Ramblin Man
September 26th, 2011
11:18 pm
RIP Milford Bennett.
Glad to see the kids seem to be staying grounded. So far I am really liking Sims. His running is getting better and he flat out plays every down and makes some great blocks. Easy to see why he went from 4th to 1st. I just love the way the ball is being distributed this season as a whole the most though. Sims, Smith, Hill, Melton, Washington, Peeples, Zenon, Jones, and Days have all had some big plays thanks to the line and team effort and defenses just have no idea who to key on.
Chuck,
Those knockdowns helped on the pitches and tosses the most. The ends were not able to get in the backfield much to sack the QB or disrupt the run. There was nice film of Coples slapping the ground on the two point conversion after being put on the ground repeatedly. Coples also pushed Tevin down well after a play was over and blind Cherry chose to ignore it.
Ramblin Man
September 26th, 2011
11:22 pm
For those that like all the star rating praise a player gets Francis Kallon got upgraded to a 4 star by ESPN.
Curt
September 26th, 2011
11:29 pm
Make hay while the sun shines………Jackets……………..Weak schedual…………Kick axx Kick axx
1Jacket7
September 26th, 2011
11:41 pm
Here’s a great quote for all of us, especially those watching the Jackets on TV. On Channel 2 Sportszone last night. Terrace Moore said the TECH is becoming a championship caliber team. But what they don’t have is championship caliber FANS. We really need to do more to fill up the stands and when we get there stop the spectating and start crowd participating. GET LOUD Frequently and with Enthusiasm. GO JACKETS!
Sean
September 26th, 2011
11:44 pm
Thanks ken. Doing a great job! Be the pack!
jay
September 26th, 2011
11:47 pm
acc champ maybe. we would get steamrolled by lsu or bama
MJC
September 26th, 2011
11:51 pm
@1Jacket7
I kinda agree with you there. I don’t think it is a coincidence that we got that punt block when the stadium was the loudest on those few plays. Personally, I think we should play “All the Way Turnt Up” more because that seems to get the players and fans the most hyped up, but apparently some alumni are out of touch with reality, and requested it be played less.
smyrnabob
September 26th, 2011
11:53 pm
Whatever…..this team is just boring to watch. Reminds me of the Pepper days, but at least he had Eddie Lee Ivory. Wake me up when they start playing 21st Century football.
fuzzybee78
September 26th, 2011
11:55 pm
Enter your comments here
NiquePhotog
September 26th, 2011
11:58 pm
1Jacket7,
I agree with the attendance problem, but not really the noise problem. I’m on the field for every home game and Bobby Dodd Stadium can get just quite loud. Not Auburn, LSU, or VT loud, but pretty close to Miami, FSU. I’ve been to all said stadiums.
Oh, and UGA is pretty dang quiet, especially compared to similar SEC teams. Most honest fans would probably admit it. At times I feel GT is louder. I guess that may be partially due to us not having half our fans show up to the game drunk and pass out while stumbling around trying to find their seats…
NiquePhotog
September 26th, 2011
11:59 pm
smyrnabob,
We are possibly the most explosive team and have more big plays than any other team in the nation. Even the stats say so.
More 70+ yard plays than any other CONFERENCE in the nation.
buzz64
September 27th, 2011
12:05 am
Right, smyrnabob. Over 700 yards of offense and averaging over 50 points a game sure is boring. Wake me up when your Dawgs beat someone in the Top 25.
stony
September 27th, 2011
12:16 am
Smyrnabob,
May you sleep like Rip Van Winkle.
GTPhenom
September 27th, 2011
12:20 am
The student sections are doing there job. We’ve been filled up for every game so far. And I promise you we get loud. Very loud.
fuzzybee78
September 27th, 2011
12:20 am
This is a lot more fun than any of us hoped for!
Before the season started I viewed the UNC, Clemson, VT, UM, and UGA games a toss up– hoping for 3 out of 5. Now it looks like thats worst case, especially if the D continues to improve.
The dawgs went from “you aint played nobody” to “oh crap, wait, what, how many yards?”
Hayseed Dixie
September 27th, 2011
12:23 am
Ken, you should either interview Mr. Bisher re:Tech/CPJ or get some quotes from him for a blog post. I’m serious, guys like are incredibly rare.
As far as the noise level at BDS: folks were on their feet, screaming for the majority of the 4th quarter.
I’ve been to many ACC and SEC games, and other than Vandy and Miss State, Tech is the only place I’d feel comfortable taking young kids to. Clemson, UGA, Florida, Alabama, LSU? Forget it.
NC-17 tailgating.
I suppose we all have different definitions of “championship calibre fanbase”. Tech’s is just fine, thank you.
fuzzybee78
September 27th, 2011
12:31 am
Can we get credit for the other 40,000 alum screaming at there laptops woking in Tim Buck Two at God knows what hour of the night!!!!
Who said AMEN?
NiquePhotog
September 27th, 2011
12:54 am
AMEN!
We get all sorts of crap for never selling out our stadium when our student population is only 13,000 (55,000 seats). UGA’s student population is around 26,000 (92,000 seats). So we actually have the better ratio based on student/alum size.
And people, especially mutt fans, fail to realize that GT grads actually have the capacity to get out-of-state jobs (and many out of country as well), especially considering Atlanta/Georgia is not a engineering/technical hub like Texas or California.
jack ee
September 27th, 2011
1:19 am
anybody want to see the 2011 GT player intro?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho8uBNbQ3uk&feature=related
also just curious is Marcus Wright is playing now
Brent
September 27th, 2011
3:15 am
jack ee, I want that song. Since I’m stuck here in Kansas instead of ATL, I need to have that on my iPod so I can crank it up to 11 in my car and annoy the crap out of my entire neighborhood with my school spirit.
Paddy
September 27th, 2011
6:01 am
smyrnabob……you don’t watch much football do you? WOW
Go DAWGS
retiree jack
September 27th, 2011
6:33 am
10-2 or better is going to be a very year for a team that was projected for mediocrity
go jackets!
Blizznaki
September 27th, 2011
6:36 am
We do need to crank it up for the guys on the field. I’m an alum that still sits in lower east with as many crazies as I can stand. We went to visit some folks in the west stands last weekend – they were all sitting down and half asleep. Get off your butts and make some noise!!
Danfromchatsworth
September 27th, 2011
7:24 am
hill did not take another kick off but he did for sure play in the next series.
Jackets 2011
September 27th, 2011
7:29 am
Tech makes plenty of noise for the size of our stadium.
The West stands are where Tech’s older fans are.
Per fan, the West may not make as much noise as the other sections but we still produce a good bit of noise.
At 60, I am not as vigorous as I used to be.
But I still yell plenty.
What are these blogs for?
A chance for the young of all fan bases to pretend they are lecturing their elders?
Good luck with that should u try it in person.
Burdell
September 27th, 2011
7:32 am
Filters……ARRRRRGGGGGH!!!!!!
Burdell
September 27th, 2011
7:33 am
I shouldn’t have to personally archive each comment with a copy/paste before submitting….
Brian
September 27th, 2011
7:36 am
Sure am loving picking tech to win at least 7 games this year. Should hit that # in 3 weeks. Keep up the hard work guys. Let’s get another acc champ and shove it in the face of the ncaa.
Harvey D. Pooka
September 27th, 2011
7:43 am
Ah, I love that 1952 team (although I was brnin 1953). “Old School” fans will continue to carry the Dodd-era teams with us, always.
ormewood
September 27th, 2011
7:54 am
Unfortunately, I think much of the noise is manufactured by the too-loud sound system. The volume is ratcheted up significantly when the other team has the ball and while messages from Tech defenders are played on the board.
hal
September 27th, 2011
7:55 am
Can Tech find someone who can kick the ball into the end zone on kick offs? UNC had great field position after evey kick off. Why haven’t you mentioned that?
Jackets 2011
September 27th, 2011
8:00 am
The Charlotte Observer allows you to log on from Facebook and so your picture from there gets posted as well as your name.
If the AJC would do that and go one better, require it, the silliness on these blogs would be a lot less.
Jackets 2011
September 27th, 2011
8:03 am
We don’t have a soccer team, do we?
There would be a good place to look.
I wonder if the reason Tech lacks a special teams coach is because we have two offensive line coaches. Maybe having two is the right call for this offense and we will just have to get used to losing the field position battle.
CoolBreeze
September 27th, 2011
8:09 am
Stay hungry, Jackets ! We have the talent……all we need is the desire.
robinva
September 27th, 2011
8:12 am
To the guy who said Tech is boring and should play 21st century football. I suggest you root for Maryland with their snazzy “21st century” uniforms”. Or just get a video football game. The Tech offense is thrilling when everything is clicking. The biggest thrill however is a W when the game is over.
ME77
September 27th, 2011
8:24 am
i disagree with Smynabob; winning is not boring. i watched Pepper’s wishbone beat Notre Dame for homecoming in ‘76 without throwing one pass and it was great.
more facts on the ‘52 team: six players named to at least one All American team; the defense allowed fewer points over 11 games than Michigan State, the AP/UPI champ, allowed in 9 games; a pint-sized safety named Jake Rudolph saved the season with a solo tackle on the Alabama running back on the two yard line and Marilyn Monroe was on the cover of Life magazine in a gold Tech sweater with two Tech players
D21
September 27th, 2011
8:39 am
Thanks Ken. Wonderful job. Thanks Mr Bisher for getting info on Mr Bennett to Ken. My father was a freshman “Rat” in 1952. He is the reason I am a Tech man. God bless the Bennett family & friends.
I am excited about having #1 offense and #39 defense after 4 games. I always said if we could get a top 25 defense we might not ever lose with CPJs offense.
Brian
September 27th, 2011
8:51 am
Just need the pass d to actually cover recivers. Tired of watching some lame pass route and there’s 3 tech guys surrounding a receiver. Why is NO ONE on him to knock the pass down. Cover the players for god’s sake. And the linebackers gotta realize that when it’s a pass play, back up. I saw 2-3 passes over their heads where if they are back 2 feet, it’s a knock down or int.
wes
September 27th, 2011
8:57 am
Georgia Tech has “six senior starters”?
Who are they?
I count Roddy Jones and Melton (WR) on offense…
Then Logan Walls, Rashaad Reid, and Jason Peters on defense.
D21
September 27th, 2011
9:00 am
Brian Take a chill pill brother. Watch all 4 tapes and you will see that we are not getting beat on intermediate or long passes. It is like a D tryin to make CPJ go 80 yds without a big play. Chances are a penalty or turnover or hold for fg happens b4 a TD. Same thing we are doing on D brother. Check out stats. We are fine, we are growing up on D. Be patient and confident!!!!!!!!
wes
September 27th, 2011
9:03 am
It’s Sylvester…nevermind.
D21
September 27th, 2011
9:08 am
So Wes, what you think about 15 returning starters?????????????????????
D21
September 27th, 2011
9:10 am
My bad, 16. My dad went to Tech, not me!!!!!!!!!!!
Birmingham Jacket
September 27th, 2011
9:11 am
Could be a trap game.
JM
September 27th, 2011
9:25 am
Prayers for the Bennett family on your loss. Georgia Tech is forever greatful.
RT in NC
September 27th, 2011
9:26 am
Tech is not boring to watch. We put up 500 plus yards on offense and allow 400 plus yards on defense. I hardly have time to go un-drink a beer before someone scores. Every defensive stop is HUGE.
JM
September 27th, 2011
9:27 am
Wes, Peeples is a Senior. I believe he’s often listed as a starting A-back.
Brian
September 27th, 2011
9:30 am
They scored with ease on the opening drive. That game could have easily been a 38-35 loss. Is it too much to ask for defenders to actually cover the receivers. I ask the same thing to falcon defenders.
duronimo
September 27th, 2011
9:36 am
Tech is indeed on track and while the athletes are good, it’s the coaching that’s the difference. Johnson is flexible in his employment of his signature offense. His adjustments are noticeable. UGA (and the Falcons) continue to force a square peg into a round hole. Bobo will be having great success and then summarily abandon that to adhere to some notion of balance. The Falcons have a way of playing and if that doesn’t work ….. well the game is almost over when corrective measures are finally made. What would Johnson would do with Georgia’s athletes? He would be marching through the SEC like a house on fire.
D21
September 27th, 2011
9:39 am
Our 1st string D has given up 59 points in 13 qtrs. That is 18.2 pts a game brother. Take a chill pill dude!!!!!!!!!!!
NorthGaJacket
September 27th, 2011
9:52 am
special teams and D need work but are getting better. peters shows the right attitude. hope the whole team is thinking that way; ottherwise could be a trap game. go jackets!!
NorthGaJacket
September 27th, 2011
9:54 am
and deepest sympathy to the Bennett family.
D21
September 27th, 2011
10:08 am
No trap game here. Had we beat UNC 51-21, like we should have, then I could meet you half way on “trap” possibility. However, the fact that they embarrassed us 45-28 in Atl last year, there is no way this is trap game. The kids learned from not putting UNC away. We roll State 48-20!!!!!!!!!!
Burdell 90
September 27th, 2011
10:19 am
ME77…I could be wrong, but I think it was Look Magazine, not Life.
RICHT IS WRECKED
September 27th, 2011
10:23 am
PJ is the man.
http://coachesbythenumbers.com/coach-profile/?coach=Paul+Johnson
Burdell
September 27th, 2011
10:25 am
Indeed it was Look magazine…a buddy of mine had a framed poster of the cover. Marilyn was wearing a Tech cheerleader outfit with the old ‘T’ on the front of her tight white sweater…
GO JACKETS!!
D21
September 27th, 2011
10:27 am
CPJ is definately THE MAN!!!!!!!!! Stay thirsty my friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!
D21
September 27th, 2011
10:29 am
Burdell, what you think about a throwback uni like what Mich wore vs ND. GT comes out with throwback home white jersey with old “T” on front with numerals on back?????
When you say Budw...
September 27th, 2011
10:30 am
@ ME77 – Are you sure Marilyn wasn’t in Look magazine in the Tech sweater? And I didn’t see 2 Tech players… If you have a link to the Life image, please post… Thank you.
Leonard
September 27th, 2011
10:31 am
Tech’s playing so well, maybe they oughta’ consider getting into a real colnference.
When you say Budw...
September 27th, 2011
10:31 am
Nevermind, just read Burdell’s post… how fun is it to google Marilyn images just for Heck of it… Haha
DawginLex
September 27th, 2011
10:33 am
duronimo
Be careful with such logical talk.
Am I the only Dawg who believes what he says is true?
Am I the only Dawg smart enough to notice that Johnson said he ran ZERO TRIPLE OPTION last week vs UNC?
Old Gold and White in my veins
September 27th, 2011
10:35 am
It was Look.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-MARILYN-MONROE-Look-Magazine-Georgia-Tech-/120774783626
DawginLex
September 27th, 2011
10:36 am
ok, “hardly any triple option”
But the point remains the same. The man could coach and win big in the SEC
When you say Budw...
September 27th, 2011
10:48 am
DawginLex – “you said it all.” I just hope his swagger doesn’t get him stolen away before he can re-establish us as a consistent national contender.
When you say Budw...
September 27th, 2011
10:51 am
amazing the formation on the 2-pt conversion – the strong side right, pitch to the A-Back for a walk-in.
Delbert D.
September 27th, 2011
10:55 am
DawginLex – In addition to the number of pass plays, the halfback and even fullback toss sweeps have opened up the offense a lot. Those are old-time T-formation names for the plays.
DawginLex
September 27th, 2011
11:01 am
The formations are flexible and can be changed to exploit defensive weaknesses.
To say that Murray or Lemay or even Hutson Mason couldn’t run that offense or as many argue wouldn’t want to run it is idiotic.
This whole notion of a pro set being the only ticket to the NFL limits what a coach can do at the college level.
I just want to win NOW, as do the Tech folks. Do we really care about NFL prospects which none of these guys are guaranteed?
The other argument is it affects recruiting which I don’t buy either.
macrotech
September 27th, 2011
11:08 am
DawginLex…you speak truth! I think that we can put to rest the idea that playing for Tech will retard ones chances of playing at the next level. Our receivers and running backs will be appreciated at the next level because they MUST excel at blocking…their physicality and athleticism will take care of the rest. In the end….it’s about collecting those ‘W’s….so far so good! Best wishes!
Burdell 90
September 27th, 2011
11:10 am
DawginLex…agreed, everyone has to get the players that will help the win. We can’t worry about the possibiltiy of the recruit going pro. They say that the TO will not get noticed by the pros, but I would beg to differ, if you put up the numbers and play smart they will notice.
Don’t know what the offense Joe Flacco ran at Delaware, Romo at Northern Illinios, or Big Ben at Miami of Ohio but they seem have done pretty well in the NFL.
Burdell 90
September 27th, 2011
11:10 am
And it is not often that I agree with a Ga fan…
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
11:15 am
As usual, intelligent and informed words from DawginLex. Why can’t all dawgs be like him?
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
11:18 am
What the devil is up with these filters. I am trying to post something about poor student attendance, and it bets blocked
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
11:19 am
ok, that got through. Contrary to what GT Phenom posted last night, those sections have not been filled for every game
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
11:20 am
In fact, I think there were more students there for the WC game than for the UNC game
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
11:20 am
It took me 3 separate posts to get across what got blocked when it was all in one post. That’s just screwy
dry dirt road
September 27th, 2011
11:45 am
Ken forgot to capitalize Tech in statement 1 referencing to Jason Peter’s comment regarding “bulls eyes on our chests”.
dry dirt road
September 27th, 2011
11:49 am
I prefer the 12 PM starts for games b/c of my efficiency curve at it’s highest that time of day.
GT-UT
September 27th, 2011
11:55 am
Good to see the usual suspects posts.
I echo some others concerns about the Defense. We need to tighten up on coverage especially on third down.
threetrone
September 27th, 2011
11:55 am
Tech needs to stay on track. That means don’t get sidetracked by any one’s imagined “bad vibes” that might prompt the team to want to change the color of the numbers on the jerseys. Staying with the plan means staying on track. Changing the plan means a loss of control.
chill pill time Brian
September 27th, 2011
12:05 pm
Tech is undefeated. What do you want?
said it all bud, Sims is the B back that scored the PAT for two.
When you say Budw...
September 27th, 2011
12:22 pm
@ Richt is Wrecked…. I’m not sure how to read your post – I agree CPJ is the man. But the link clearly shows CMR way ahead of Paul “by the numbers”… CPJ is moving up, no doubt – but still an 8-iron away from CMR and many other Greats. Please explain – maybe I’m missing something.
1 4 GT
September 27th, 2011
12:41 pm
jack ee. Thanks much for your posting. That’s the 1st piece of RAP music I truly enjoyed..can you say generation gap..in my semi computer literacy I will get that song somehow.
1 4 GT
September 27th, 2011
1:20 pm
ME77 If you see this, I just searched Google for Life mag covers for 1952 & ‘53—-no MM in Tech sweater with Tech players there. It must have been another magazine. SI maybe?
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
1:36 pm
1 4 GT, MM in a Tech sweater was on the cover of LOOK Magazine. There were no players with her though; that was a mistake.
1 4 GT
September 27th, 2011
1:44 pm
Supersize–yeah I saw the posts stating that factoid–plus the link put up–went there & it had been sold–I sure would like to get 1 myself–huge fan of both–no pun intended
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
1:48 pm
Oh, you’re looking to buy one. I don’t imagine they come cheap. Your best bet would be to go to a library and see if they have a copy in their archives and can make a copy for you. At least you could frame it, even though you wouldn’t have the entire magazine.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
1:49 pm
I worked at the Tech library when I was in school—-down in the “stacks”. I remember there being 2 or 3 copies of that magazine there, and I was stunned when I first saw it. Maybe I should have taken one of them home with me. LOL
1 4 GT
September 27th, 2011
1:50 pm
I just want the cover—I remember both mag’s fondly—my Dad bought Life & Nat Geo every issue
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
1:53 pm
Well, like I said, I think you should be able at least to get a copy of the cover from most libraries. You might even try contacting the Tech library.
1 4 GT
September 27th, 2011
2:05 pm
Supersize—thanks for the info THWG
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
2:21 pm
1 4 GT, no prob. Anything for a fellow Tech fan
RWRECK77
September 27th, 2011
5:04 pm
Supersize,,,,, tried three time s to respond to you about student attendance,,,,gave up after the third time!
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
5:08 pm
RWRECK, break it up into sentences and send them separately
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
5:09 pm
Or go to the “Paul Johnson on uniqueness….” blog. I am there too
RWRECK77
September 27th, 2011
5:09 pm
Here’s an answer in short blurbs to work around the filters!
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
5:11 pm
OK. I’m here
RWRECK77
September 27th, 2011
5:11 pm
My son, a senior at Tech said that this is a heavy test week and that a bug had been going around campus. This might be some of the reason for low attendance!
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
5:14 pm
RWRECK, I went to Tech, so I know about tests, but I NEVER missed a home game, and when I was there, we even had Saturday morning classes.
RWRECK77
September 27th, 2011
5:14 pm
He and his date came to the north end zone to sit with us at halftime so that accounts for two empty seats. I still think a large part of the student body just isn’t football oriented.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
5:15 pm
well, dammit, now my response is getting blocked. I went to Tech, so I know about tests, but I NEVER missed a home game
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
5:16 pm
We even had morning classes on game days back then
RWRECK77
September 27th, 2011
5:18 pm
I think there is another MM picture that she had made while filming Niagara. I think I remember a story about her autographing it and sending it to coach Dodd. I think it was on the cover of the 52 or 53 press guide. Just something I recall reading
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
5:22 pm
RWRECK, I GOOGLED that this morning, and apparently she came to the Tech campus at some point and did autograph a picture. It’s a black-and-white one which possibly was the same photo used on the LOOK magazine cover but had been colorized for that.
RWRECK77
September 27th, 2011
5:29 pm
Filter got me again. This is getting old! Help Ken ! Help! Find a nerd and get this fixed!
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
5:33 pm
It’s been worse than ever the past 2 or 3 weeks
RWRECK77
September 27th, 2011
5:36 pm
This will be the third time I have rephrased that I avoided Saturday classes!
RWRECK77
September 27th, 2011
5:38 pm
Supersize try an email to me at AOL,,,cant get anything through.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
5:44 pm
RWRECK, your AOL name same as here?
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
5:52 pm
RWRECK, I just tried to email you. No indication yet that it didn’t go through, so hopefully you will get it
RWRECK77
September 27th, 2011
5:57 pm
Four one line comments before that rejected!
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
5:59 pm
Dinner time here, RWRECK. Check your email
RWRECK77
September 27th, 2011
6:14 pm
Yes supersize,,,,,make sure you add the year.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 27th, 2011
7:03 pm
RWRECK, I emailed you shortly before 6. Did you get it? I don’t see a response from you yet, not any indication that it was the wrong address.