Looking ahead to Georgia Tech-Clemson
Greetings-
Sorry for the delay. Anyway, I was trading texts after the game with my buddy Stewart, a Tech alumnus who flew down for the Miami game, and the last text he left me with was, “Got to wonder where we go from here.”
Kind of the question of the week, unless he was asking for suggestions about where he and his crew should party Saturday night. It doesn’t look great for reasons easily enumerated, starting with the cold front that’s swept over the Tech offense and the special teams that continues to underachieve. I wrote a story for Monday’s paper pointing out that Clemson scored more last Saturday than the Jackets have in their past three games.
I think the Jackets have a chance Saturday. Not a great one, but as much of a chance as Virginia had against Tech a few weeks back or Texas Tech was given against Oklahoma.
It’s something of a commentary on the season that I dust off this quote from Paul Johnson from two weeks ago that its intent is to offer hope for the Jackets against Clemson rather than provide caution against inflated expectations, which is how it would have been read when he said it two Mondays ago. It was in response to a question about Florida State’s struggles.
“That’s the nature of the game. The game is so fragile. It’s not as cut and dried (as you’d think). There might be three or four teams in the country that are just so talented (they can’t lose), but most of the teams aren’t that way now. On a given day, most anybody can beat anybody. You get three or four turnovers or something happens or somebody has an off day or somebody has a hot day. That’s why you play the games.”
On the to-do list for Tech this week:
1. Clean up execution issues on offense. Tech’s best shot is to hold onto the ball for 35 minutes plus and use those minutes productively. That won’t happen, obviously, if the recent problems clearing holes and not getting playmakers in space with the ball persist.
The fact that Clemson’s defense doesn’t inspire terror (378 yards per game) suggests that this could happen, but it didn’t help in Miami, which, coincidentally, averages 378.6 yards per game.
Clemson’s defensive line, including defensive end Andre Branch (ACC-best eight sacks this season) and tackle Brandon Thompson (41 tackles, likely first-round pick), is not to be trifled with.
2. Infuse some confidence into Tevin Washington. He’s in a funk.
3. Get some special teams answers. Clemson is pretty much the last team that needs a short field to score points. Two very important people this week are kickoff specialist David Scully and punter Sean Poole. Also on the list are the 11 gentlemen on the kickoff return team. Tech’s 19.56 yards per return average is 103rd in the country.
4. Decide how much to put Tech’s cornerbacks on an island. Cover-2 pass coverage will limit Clemson’s big-play potential, but will make it harder to pressure quarterback Tajh Boyd. Playing man against wide receivers Sammy Watkins and DeAndre Hopkins frees up more possibilities to blitz Boyd, but, obviously, leaves the Jackets more vulnerable to big plays out of single coverage.
5. Hope that Clemson’s players busy themselves reading and hearing about how great they are. It seemed to work for Virginia.
Links
Anderson Independent Mail stories on Waktins, the Tigers’ breadth of playmakers and Dabo Swinney’s insistence on focus.
Swinney isn’t spending much time thinking about the BCS rankings, says the Charleston Post and Courier.
Game stories from the Palm Beach Post, the Miami Herald and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Quote from Hurricanes running back Mike James in the Sun-Sentinel story: “I mean, who holds Georgia Tech to seven points?”
Thanks for reading. I’ll have notes up after practice around 9:30.
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Ken Sugiura, Georgia Tech blog
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joeygt1
October 24th, 2011
2:58 pm
1st
joeygt1
October 24th, 2011
2:59 pm
Ken,
if opposing teams are loading the box to stop the tripple option why does ga tech not throwm more screen passes, short passes..ect…??
Bob
October 24th, 2011
3:07 pm
Joey, did you see Tech’s first offensive (in more ways than one) play of the Miami game?
Ken Sugiura
October 24th, 2011
3:08 pm
washington threw one screen to sims that went for 12 yards. i don’t remember more. i’m not sure what the answer is.
joeygt1
October 24th, 2011
3:15 pm
yes i did put we dont always need to throw down field.. the cornerback our giving us a 8-10 yard cushion.. if we throw a few screens ..shorter passes every other drive as need be we can help loosen up the opposing teams defense to not load the box
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
3:23 pm
Offensive line needs to have a big game so Tevin will have some time to think. Defense has been playing good, if they can step it up a notch with sacks and ints we’ll have a chance. We need total team effort. ” ROCK THE HOUSE JACKETS “
THE OTHER GUYS
October 24th, 2011
3:25 pm
Not here to ruffle any feathers, but with the remaining games on yalls schedule only 1 game should be a definite win (Duke). If CPJ happens to go 7-5 will the Tech fan base call for CPJ to be on the hot seat? Im not buying into all this “wait until he gets HIS recruits in” stuff ive been hearing from all of my Tech buddies. I think you have to have talent to win and then the coaches must be good enough to take the talent of the players up a notch. I just don’t see Tech being in the position to be a national contender until CPJ is gone. Just my opinion.
The Dream
October 24th, 2011
3:25 pm
I think we need to put Laskey or maybe Perkins at A back and let them lead block on a few plays, then set up to repeat this and run Sims on a counter, back the other way. With the defenses setting up like they are, we can’t run the dive, the toss sweep and the quarterback keeper three plays out of 4. We do that again this week and we will punt on the 4th play each time (again). A S. Hill reverse would be nice too,
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
3:25 pm
Is CPJ even considering letting Sims pass after getting the pitch? Line Sims and Days up behind Tevin and mix it up a little.
fan of shorter passes (as short as necessary!)
October 24th, 2011
3:28 pm
Perhaps TW’s funk will not matter…he may not even be the QB!
Many think Clem winning is a fait accompli…hopefully the tigggers think this is a done deal!
juvenal
October 24th, 2011
3:29 pm
we stop the run better(answered prayer), & the O tanks…always love the John McKay reply, when he was asked about the execution of Tampa Bays offense-”I think it’s a good idea”…….
gtne80
October 24th, 2011
3:30 pm
I watched some other games on Saturday after the Tech debacle. And, yes, I realize that some of Tevin’s throws are totally uncatchable, but I noticed that the good receivers on other teams seem to expend a great deal more effort getting to balls that may not be optimally thrown. They jump, dive, and sometimes get physical with their bodies (i.e., similar to boxing out for a rebound in basketball) to catch passes. I don’t see our guys doing a lot of that.
I think @joey is onto something also about the 8-10 yard cushions. Other QBs would check down into a quick throw. I don’t know if CPJ allows Tevin to do that or (if allowed) he is capable of doing it. I’ve notices quite a few times where our wideouts appear to be one-on-one with the DB and the DB is giving more than 5 yards as cushion and taking a step back immediately on the snap. That may be something that could be worked on. I’d like to see Stephen Hill catch a ball and have a chance to go one-one-one the a DB.
Surely if I see it, our coaches see it. Is it a matter than Tevin doesn’t have the ability to check to the play?
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
3:30 pm
Tech’s players need a year in the weight room, they usually don’t come out of high school ready to go. Next year looks very promising.
headley lamar
October 24th, 2011
3:30 pm
Tech has a severe lack of talent on both sides of the ball.
No amount of gimmick offenses is gonna change that.
CPJ could get away with it when he had Gaileys athletes.
Those days are over.
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
3:32 pm
juvenal. he may have said ” executing the offense.” lol
DawginLex
October 24th, 2011
3:33 pm
If you go back to the summer, this year was a bridge year anyway for Tech.
The 6-0 start got expectations way too high
If Vad Lee is as good as they say he is, next year would be the year to make a run.
Clemson has got more offensive weapons than anyone in the ACC and most of the SEC. Their D line is athletic but maybe not as much as Miami
This may be the shootout a lot of folks thought last week would be.
Good luck.
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
3:33 pm
juvenal, sorry, read your’s too fast.
Ramblin Man
October 24th, 2011
3:33 pm
Joey my answer would be one T. Washington. It worried every fan out there he would be the starting QB coming into the season and then he played pretty well and we said well this might not be that bad. His passes did not look great, but he could improve while adjusting to game speed right? We got worried after the Maryland game and it has all been down hill. Whether by design or Washington he looks uncomfortable and just is not playing well. I do not fully blame him as the line has not helped, ABs have missed blocks, and the last three big plays I remember have all been called back for penalties. This team is killing itself and looked awful against a awful Miami defense. Clemson will probably crush us and then we can only hope something can be done in the off week.
The Real YellowJacket
October 24th, 2011
3:36 pm
I’ll be there but with concern.
And a loud voice!!
IPTAY
October 24th, 2011
3:36 pm
THE CLEMSON PRIDE WILL DOMINATE.” Clemson pride” that has anice little ring to it.
Brent
October 24th, 2011
3:37 pm
Bob, Tech’s first offensive play was not a screen pass. Tech only threw one screen pass the whole game, and it went for 12 yards, like Ken said.
As for what Joe said, screen passes only work in a very limited number of situations, and they depend heavily on the defensive playcall. The proper response to an opposing team stacking the box is to throw a lot of short passes over the middle and towards the sidelines, but Tevin’s passing game is very underdeveloped, as we saw against Miami. He drops back and panics, which results in him getting happy feet and taking his eyes off his downfield receivers, almost invariably ending in a sack. When that doesn’t happen, he’s shown that his accuracy is very inconsistent. I mean, he threw the ball twice as far as Orwin Smith was from him on that first play. CPJ summed it up nicely when he said, “We’ve got to find something he can do.”
Ken, may I suggest that you refrain from apologizing at the beginning of your posts? I’ve seen you do it several times now, and I just think it’s a bad habit. You don’t have any real obligation to us fans to post these blog entries by any specific time. Just post them when you finish them and treat us like we’re lucky to even have you covering Tech.
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
3:38 pm
All the pressure is on Clemson. They should be very afraid. Tech should be very mad.
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
3:41 pm
Humble guys apologize, thanks Ken.
Atlien
October 24th, 2011
3:41 pm
I don’t think expectations got too high with most fans (the normal ones not posting online). Most of us would be happy to go 2-2 against Clemson, VT, Miami, and UGA. Still crossing my fingers. It will be very important to start strong (i.e. not on the 10 yard line) to get a little confidence back.
I am cautiously optimistic about the improvements on defense.
BS Patrol
October 24th, 2011
3:44 pm
Please don’t let TW throw an out pattern.
Ramblin Man
October 24th, 2011
3:45 pm
Dawginlex,
I will admit I kept saying well that was Kansas, W. Carolina and so on, but when the offense played well against UNC it gave me hope and I was thinking well maybe this is more than a rebuilding year. Hopefully this line gets better and stronger and can be there for Vad Lee next year. As far as this year I will be happy if I see improvement and the team can get a minimum of two more wins and one or more of those wins is in a bowl.
I will be pulling for UGA this weekend and I really hope UGA can end up in the SECCG and win thus sending the BCS and ESPN spinning off their axis.
hal
October 24th, 2011
3:45 pm
Is it true they are installing a third digit on the scoreboard for the Visitors for the Clemson game?
GTJason
October 24th, 2011
3:47 pm
The quick pass to Hill has been asking to be run. Miami was giving him 15 yards off the line, quick pass and a stiff arm and that’s 6 points. Counter play to Orwin Smith (longest play in GT history) hasn’t been run since the Kansas game. We are running the triple option way more than normal and that’s the one play teams prepare for in our SPREAD Option offense. This is crazy. It’s like playing a 12 year old in NCAA football (video game) because he only runs the same play over and over agian… Every drive ends with my friends and I claiming “What the was that?” Is CPJ just tired of Washington and waiting for Vad Lee to come along next year?
DAWGFAN
October 24th, 2011
3:47 pm
TECH SUCKS…….CLAMPSON WILL DESTROY THAT STUPID YOUTH FOOTBALL OFFENSE.
DawginLex
October 24th, 2011
3:49 pm
That would be fun. first we gotta beat florida
Then Auburn and Kentucky
i want to play Bama or LSU just to see how we do
Beating one of them and having the BCS blow up would be gravy
BigTimeTechFan
October 24th, 2011
3:54 pm
Clemson would be able to handle Tech. Miami has handled Tech the last 3 years and Tech held it’s own against Clemson.
Yellow Jackets in a blow out. Clemson may come within 10 points at the end but game will never be over by beginning of 4th qtr.
GT 45 Clemson 35
Ramblin Man
October 24th, 2011
3:54 pm
Correct me if I am wrong, but did Washington not line up in the shotgun for the deep pass attempt against UVA? If so why not try a few more from a pistol or shotgun and give him that extra second from time to time? I know from talking with Vad Lee he loves the pistol and I just wonder if CPJ will utilize it. I have always supported CPJ, but sometimes his stubbornness confuses me.
fan of shorter passes (as short as necessary!)
October 24th, 2011
3:55 pm
@The Dream.
Laskey seems (to me) so timid presently, he would even be afraid to block. It would not surprise me if he “called in sick” Saturday. I feel really bad for him.
DAWGHATER
October 24th, 2011
3:57 pm
First, it’s funny how Dawg fans come on here to blog. Because by next week they will all have their tails between their legs from the beating in J’ville. UGA stands no chance against Bama or LSU. Hey UGA fans, I don’t think I’d brag too much about the SEC this year. Have you noticed the records of Kentucky, Miss State, Miss and Vandy. No powerhouse in this group. Oh yea, did you also notice all 4 of these lackluster teams are all on UGA schedule. UGA’s beaten no one and even if they got lucky enough to beat FL, FL not great team either.
Now back to Tech. We are young and showing it. At the rate we are headed 7 wins is probably the ceiling. I was wondering when Tevin would lose his confidence and he has. A couple of bad pitches 3 games ago and now Tevin won’t pitch the ball and the outside is where we make all the yardage.
At least we knew the 6-0 record really didn’t mean anything. UGA thinks beating Vandy in the last minute is some great accomplishment. And the lack of class their D coordiantor shows fits right in at UGA.
Ramblin Man
October 24th, 2011
4:00 pm
Bigtime I wish I had your optimism. This team is losing confidence in each other on offense and special teams. The D showed signs of life but everything else is just spinning out of control and the Maryland scare already got Clemson’s attention to not look ahead.
IPTAY
October 24th, 2011
4:01 pm
@Bigtimetech-whatever, you my friend will get a dose of reality saturday nite. If you think your jackets looked bad last weekend. Just wait. I’m thinkin more like 60 – 10. The tigers are gonna destroy the popeye’s chicken eatin coach and his staff. Good luck with Duke
joeygt1
October 24th, 2011
4:01 pm
we dont always need to throw down field.. the cornerback our giving us a 8-10 yard cushion.. if we throw a few screens ..shorter passes every other drive as need be we can help loosen up the opposing teams defense to not load the box
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
4:02 pm
I’d like to see CPJ write something down on paper. When he said the reason Tony Zenon didn’t play in a game was that he overlooked him. If you keep making the same mistakes then change something. I still think he needs some help with the offense and please hire a ST coach.
Reality
October 24th, 2011
4:02 pm
Uga vs FL Loss
Uga vs Au Loss
Uga vs GT Loss
UGA ends up 7-5….Richt hangs on for another year.
Brent
October 24th, 2011
4:02 pm
I think everyone needs to remember what GT’s preseason expectations were and the fact that we have the second youngest team in the entire country. Our offensive line is especially young, and our skill position players have proven that they can execute when blocks are set up properly. Our defense is improving, and all of these things bode very well for the future, especially if Vad Lee is as good a quarterback as advertised.
GT FAN IN PA
October 24th, 2011
4:04 pm
I thought the defense kept us in the game on Saturday and played pretty darn hard. TW has lost all his confidence and you can see it even as an arm chair coach- the one play when they started on about the 5 yard line he had a pitch over the end’s head and Smith would still be running but he did not pitch it-sometimes he needs to take a little risk- he has happy feet for sure- it looks like on a couple of plays if he just stepped up in the pocket he could then throw. The short passes are there but if you overthrow someone like on the first play you can’t call those plays and that is where the offense is limited- look back at every team that has ever ran the TO- Wishbone- Wing T- Veer- whatever you wish to call it and it all started with the QB- you have to figure TW was the 3rd string on this team at one time- I think next year he very well could be back at that position as a SR- I wish no hard feelings on the young man as I know he is giving his all- One game at a time- yes everyone got excited for the start we had and when all is said and done we might be right where we were projected to be- hope not but very well could be- Go Jackets-
Georg M
October 24th, 2011
4:06 pm
BigTime – I appreciate your enthusiasm but please pass whatever you are smoking. GT never blows-out Clemson – in recent history our games always go one of two ways – a blowout by Clemson or a close game that comes down to the end. Sorry, but a GT blowout is not an option.
We look forward to coming to Bobby Dodd this weekend. Maybe Tevin will guarantee a win just like Reggie did in 2003!
Go Tigers.
GT FAN IN PA
October 24th, 2011
4:07 pm
Ramblin- they were also in the shotgun or pistol this past Saturday for a play.
fan of shorter passes (as short as necessary!)
October 24th, 2011
4:08 pm
@GIVE ME A BREAK
Could Zenon be in Johnsons doghouse? Did you notice Johnson “talk” to him after he decided to run that last kick out of the endzone?
J. C.
October 24th, 2011
4:09 pm
IPTAY… ALL DAY! Go Tigers!
joeygt1
October 24th, 2011
4:10 pm
brent , you hit the nail on the head, exactly the way i feel.. i think cpj would throw more shorter passes but he doesnt fell comfortable with tw at qb doing it
juvenal
October 24th, 2011
4:11 pm
now is it back to headley or is headley/cupcake one of those multiple personalities, or-gasp!-an imitator? M, you won’t live long enough to see this series even…….
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
4:11 pm
How is it possible we are only 4 point dogs this weekend?
You’re right, Georg M. The only time I can recall a game that was shaping up as Tech blowout was 2009, in which we held a 24-0 lead that eventually became a 27-27 deficit. Good luck to y’all this weekend, but you won’t need it.
GT FAN IN PA
October 24th, 2011
4:15 pm
I will say some teams have the teams they just don’t seem to match up against- Clemson has always had a time with us- I recall back when they had pretty good teams with The Fridge-and big ole Jon Davis became known by Al as the Fridge Mover- just like us going to UVA we never play them well in their house.
Georg M
October 24th, 2011
4:16 pm
I think the 4-point line is due to the history of the series over the past 15 or so years – incredibly close finishes with only a couple of exceptions. GT always plays Clemson well, regardless of any talent differences. We are looking forward to see how we match up this year.
juvenal
October 24th, 2011
4:16 pm
so we’re, like, 8 & 3 this century? and we never have better players……
IPTAY
October 24th, 2011
4:17 pm
@GIMME A BREAK, The only time I’ve ever been scared was when my brother died. I was scared his pants wouldn’t fit. TIGERS GONNA WHOPPDATAZZ
BillS
October 24th, 2011
4:18 pm
Most Tech fans over-reacted to the 6-0 start. And now they’re whining that the team is “the second youngest in the country” (not so). Truth is Tech played an unusually soft schedule to pad its record. Now that the scheduled has toughened, the weaknesses stand exposed. And honestly, CPJ’s offense is looking predictable and quite stoppable. Without a few great athletes, it’s just a so-so-offense and the better teams can climb over it. I’m looking more and more at a one-trick pony. I don’t see Tech getting a national spotlight again, and CPJ’s coaching seems more accusatory than inspiring.
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
4:21 pm
I’ll save you the suspense, Georg M. Y’all are gonna hammer us Saturday.
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
4:21 pm
I missed that play, but I hope CPJ isn’t killing the team’s morale. If I didn’t know better I’d say the offense quite on him Saturday. I hope that’s just my frustration talking. I do remember, when asked about short passes, CPJ saying that if he needed 6-8 yds. that he could get it by running the ball. He needs some help with the passing game.
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
4:23 pm
IPTAY, well , did they?
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
4:24 pm
Let’s not read too much into a two game sample size, Bill S.
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
4:25 pm
If a team is crowding the box, GIVE ME A BREAK, the solution is not a short pass. The solution is a bomb.
Trojan
October 24th, 2011
4:25 pm
Washington simply can not throw right now.
Brent
October 24th, 2011
4:25 pm
BillS – Do your research before you doubt somebody.
http://www.philsteele.com/Blogs/2011/Jun11/DBJune07.html
Pointing out hope for the future is not “whining.” I’ve been posting about our youth all season, and I even said something about it when we were 6-0. You’re an idiot and a troll. GTFO.
BillS
October 24th, 2011
4:25 pm
I don’t think I’m over-reacting on the negative. In fact, I think a Tech upset against Clemson is distinctly possible. Maybe not likely, but this series is a good, close one. I am concerned that CPJ can be out-coached by even the likes of Dabo Swinney and his offensive assistant Chad Morris..
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
4:26 pm
Clemson should beats us bad, but then again UGA should beat us every year. Go figure. I like our chances so we’ll still show up and play.
NJ jacket
October 24th, 2011
4:27 pm
I’m sorry but I believe the sky has fallen. If it ain’t working then fix it or do something else. I’ll still watch and still root for kids everytime they play but PJ needs to fix his offense before we are looking at 7-5 or worse 6-6. He’s the coach and if that’s the best he can coach this team then he needs to ask for someone else’s opinion on how to fix it. Sure TW isn’t executing all that well but our genius coach should be able to come up with something that works.
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
4:28 pm
They do beat us every year, GIVE ME A BREAK.
fan of shorter passes (as short as necessary!)
October 24th, 2011
4:28 pm
@ George….when Washington threw that long pass to Hill, did you really think there was a high percentage of completion? I don’t think Mia did? They still had 14 on the line.
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
4:29 pm
Geoge, I agree. I think CPJ was asked that question last year when Tech couldn’t complete anything.
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
4:29 pm
Just gotta hit a down-field pass, NJ. Do that twice a game and the offense will be fine.
The sky isn’t falling, by the way.
Your Next Head Coach
October 24th, 2011
4:29 pm
1) Stoops, no not Bob, but Mike Stoops 2)Rick Neuheisel 3)Dave Wannstedt 4)Mike Locksley 5)Joe Paterno
BillS
October 24th, 2011
4:30 pm
Brent, that Phil Steele blog is months old. I was referring to the actual starting lineups for colleges. Tech is young, of course, but that’s always as young compared to Indiana or Auburn, among others. No need for name calling unless it makes you feel better here.
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
4:31 pm
The point, shorter passes, is that there are already 9 guys in the box. There isn’t anywhere to throw it but deep. The only way we clear that mess out is by hitting a long pass.
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
4:31 pm
George, 39 times they didn’t, and 5 ties.
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
4:33 pm
Look, GIVE ME A BREAK, I want us to beat UGA. Johnson was hired specifically for that reason. But the only way we get better is by looking our flaws in the eye.
TBone
October 24th, 2011
4:33 pm
The triple option is more dependant on quality QB play than any other offensive scheme. You hear some schools talk about simply needing a “game manager”. To succeed they only need a QB to effectively get the ball to their playmakers, example: Bama, LSU, Clemson. The spread option teams lean heavily on the QB also becuase the guy has to be a threat running and passing, example: FL and Auburn with Tebow and Cam. How have they done without them? But the triple option is even more dependant and demands more from the QB position. There is no way to hide or game plan around weak QB play. Decisions are made on almost every play, he gets hit on every play, he’s got to be a threat with the ball, has to be able to pitch it confidently and has to be able to throw it. How many guys have that depth of talent? Turner Gill, Tommie Frazier, the OK wishbone QB’s, Tracy Ham at GA Southern…I think they are harder to find the pro-style prototypes such as the Andrew Lucks, Landry Jones, Matt Stafford’s, Peyton Mannings etc… Without a true blue chip playmaker at QB it will be tough for Tech to be a ACC contender and compete with UGA year in and year out. CPJ is a quality coach but his challenge won’t be whether or not the triple option is a viable system, his challenge will be to get enough of big time players to run it. It starts with the QB, then the O-line (D-line penetration disrupts any system but it kills the option), then the backs (must be able to block, break tackles and have speed — and you need 3 on the field at all times), then WR’s which must block as well as they catch. Can he recruit enough good players? He down plays the star rating system of high school players, which is out of control, but at some point the percentages play out. The bigger, stronger, faster kid is going to beat the smaller kid more often than not. There are the exceptions, PJ Daniels a walk-on becoming a top shelf RB and there are certaily others but more often than not Goliath does win. I don’t see playmakers on the O side of the ball after 3 years of recruiting. Recruiting to the triple option at the D-1 level will be his biggest challenge.
fan of shorter passes (as short as necessary!)
October 24th, 2011
4:34 pm
BillS does seem correct on one thing…Johnson seems to be a perfectionist and sometimes thinks everyone else should be. So he does a poor job of handing our complements. Instead he seems to rather fuss/scold/intimitate/disrespect his players when they do “wrong”. Perhaps that is part of lack of confidence thing. But some of you bada$$ football jocks might have other opinions.
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
4:35 pm
Tahj Boyd is not a game manager, TBone. He’s a superstar.
BillS
October 24th, 2011
4:36 pm
Solid analysis, TBone.
Brent
October 24th, 2011
4:37 pm
Bill, please debunk the article, then. All you’ve said is “not so” and “I was referring to the actual starting lineups for colleges.” Phil Steele actually did an analysis of each team’s two-deep, even if it was over the summer. All you’ve done is disagree without any semblance of support for your point. It’s very clear this season that GT is inconsistent, undersized, and lacking in conditioning. All of those things are products of age and experience. As our team becomes more experienced, they will improve.
As for the name calling, I call them like I see them. Especially when someone else kicks it off by accusing me of “whining.”
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
4:38 pm
As many years as CPJ has been running the TO, it’s hard to believe that any defense could surprise him and CPJ not know what to do.
We Own You
October 24th, 2011
4:38 pm
Clemson 59 Nerds 21 You are HORRIBLE!
10 OUT OF 11 IS A LOCK!
juvenal
October 24th, 2011
4:40 pm
Ken, you ever got the idea CPJ listens to anyone but himself?
NJ jacket
October 24th, 2011
4:41 pm
Don’t know George looks like it from the north. If we had duke this week and not Clemson might be a different story but loss number 3 looks like a given based on our current play. Don’t get me wrong bad or good I’ll be watching and then usually watch it again to see if I can figure out what they could do to fix it. But in the end I’m just an arm chair quarterback.
TBone
October 24th, 2011
4:41 pm
That wasn’t intended as a shot at Boyd, he is a playmaker, no doubt. He came to mind becuase the Clemson O-Coordinator while on the B&D show on 790 earlier today descbribed him as such. When asked about Boyd’s development the Coordinator said that coming into the season they told him that he didn’t have to do it all, not to put to much pressure on himself, to get the ball to the playmakers. Give it a listen, it was good stuff.
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
4:42 pm
I think Johnson is harder on himself than any of us ever could be, juvenal. He’s too bright not to know what’s wrong. The questions is whether or not he can fix it.
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
4:42 pm
We’ll be in our seats Saturday night hoping we can pull off the upset. Clemson knows Tech has their number.
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
4:43 pm
Fair enough, NJ. I think we’re gonna get creamed Saturday, but I also think we will beat VT, Duke, and UGA. We’ll see.
I’ll check it out, TBone.
fan of shorter passes (as short as necessary!)
October 24th, 2011
4:43 pm
Well George, if a successful long pass is the answer to “keep em off the line”, it surely does not seem a likely possibility. Does it?
Technically Correct
October 24th, 2011
4:45 pm
Here is the plan: Shift a linebacker to play QB. Daniel Drummond (248 lb.) and Jabari Hunt-Days (244 lb.), for example, both have running back experience and, with their size, either could punish linebackers like Josh Nesbitt used to do. Right now, no one respects the pass anyway, so they take away the dive and the pitch, counting on putting a linebacker to take on Washington. That’s a mismatch. Let someone like these two get a little head of steam and that’s got to be good for 3.5 yards. And, with 3.5 yards per play, who knows?
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
4:46 pm
I dunno, shorter passes. We haven’t really tried too many deep balls lately. The other thing that’s been missing is the passes up the seam to the A-backs. They were hugely successful early in the season.
fan of shorter passes (as short as necessary!)
October 24th, 2011
4:50 pm
The (shorter) pass into the “middle” seems to work against Tech…short pass with possibility of yardage after catch…seems like Tech does not attempt many of those.
BigTimeTechFan
October 24th, 2011
4:53 pm
Oh come on, After two bad games Tech is due to break out. Clemson will have to deal with L young and J Thomas, best 2 CB’s in the nation. Attachu will be bringing on the heat. Hill will be getting back to his 32 yards per catch and Smith will be back on track with 5 carries for 90 plus yards.
It’s going to look like Kansas game this year execpt Clemson will make a run at the end. Tech will be up like 35-17.
RT in NC
October 24th, 2011
4:55 pm
Watching Nesbit run the TO was both beautiful and terrifying. That boy would hold the ball until he was practically wrapped up and then pitch it. Between holding my breath for a tight pitch and watching the 3-4 let the opposing QB’s run around the backfield for a half an hour, I’ve lost at least ten years off my cardiac life. I have been thoroughly entertained though. The TO is all about calculated risk, TW needs to take more risks, not by keeping it, but by pitching it.
I have high hopes for this team, next year. And still holding out for splitting the rest of the games.
BigTimeTechFan
October 24th, 2011
4:55 pm
Roddy will be hitting his blocks and bust a couple of nice runs. Tech is fired up for Clemson.
bulldog steve
October 24th, 2011
4:56 pm
Dawghater – So Tech’s excuse is that they are young? Have you looked at the youth on UGA’s team at the skilled positions? QB-soph, WR-true freshman, RB- true freshman, NG – first year in program and backup a Soph – Linebackers – 2 sophomores. I totally agree that neither team has shown they can beat anybody, but at least UGA’s two losses are against ranked teams. As far as DC’s you would take Tech’s DC or UGA’s? seriously? Your DC is too old to get upset like that, even as bad as they play. We will see how this year plays out. Both leagues have bottom feeders, and yes, UGA is lucky to miss the best teams of the west this year, but Tech misses FSU and gets the biggest games of the year at home against Clemson and VT. Would you rather be trending up like UGA or free falling like Tech?
Hey, juvenal...
October 24th, 2011
4:59 pm
…don’t know if CPJ listens to anyone but himself, but I know he does not listen to the suggestions made by fans on this blog…
RT in NC
October 24th, 2011
5:01 pm
I’d love to see CPJ’s game plan as follows:
Recruit some foreign kid who can kick the crap out of the ball.
Beg Frank Beamer to give him some tips on special teams.
Forbidding Tevon to throw more than 15 yards in the air.
Telling Tevon that if he does not hand off PITCH IT!
Whispering in Al Groh’s ear that it is OK to blitz the house every once in a while.
Threaten the Offense with death for any pre-snap penalties.
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
5:10 pm
E-mail DRad.
joeygt1
October 24th, 2011
5:10 pm
i think gt comes out energized bc there at home and give us a good close game against clemson if our special teams do not screw up and our offense moves the ball we win 42-38
TBone
October 24th, 2011
5:10 pm
Like George, I’m not very optimistic about Saturday night. On D – I’m liking our back 4 but I’m afraid 5 of our front 7 will be overmatched. The D looked to play hard, fast and smart against Miami, which wasn’t what I was expecting after UVA. I thought the U would do what they’ve done the past 2 years, play power O with pulling big tackles and hammering us. Question: With so few 6′5″+, 310lb+ O-linemen on the team how does our scout team simulate a power running game for the defense to practice against? Folks talk about the Tech opponents struggling to simulate the triple option in practice. The same can be said about the preparation of the Tech D trying to prepare for a power running game or a precision passing attack. We’ve got to hope the Clemson O struggles some how and we get some breaks to stay in the game. I agree that CPJ has probably seen about everything a D Coordinator can throw at him but given the look on his face and what he said in the post game press conference I think he realizes the limitations of his QB’s. The interceptions thrown against MD, UVA and UM look just like the ones thrown last year at VT, UGA and Air Force. We need some Kerry Watkins, Calvin Johnson miracles along with a string of missed Clemson opportunities like what happened here back in 2005 and maybe the boys on Old Gold can pull it off. I think they’ll fight hard, I don’t doubt their heart.
GIVE ME A BREAK
October 24th, 2011
5:13 pm
DRadakovich@at.gtaa.gatech.edu
TBone
October 24th, 2011
5:16 pm
Another concern about recruiting…. Not a punter, a kicker or a return man on the team reflects poorly on the talent level.
IPTAY
October 24th, 2011
5:17 pm
@Big time-whatever- talk about drinking kool-aid, Give me one out of your bag. This game is gonna get out of control alright. But it won’t be tech’s doings. The only thing that is out of control for tech are Paul Johnson’s eating habits. The only number you got is the one @ Emory, He is likely to have a stroke by the first quarter. Give it a rest. You are not in the top 25 for a reason. What number do you have now?
Steve
October 24th, 2011
5:19 pm
I certainly hope that BigTimeTechFan is trolling. If not, there is some serious delusion on this board.
GT will move the ball against Clemson and score some points. Clemson has had trouble defending the option this year. But, unless Clemson turns the ball over, the game is going to be a shootout, and Clemson is much more ready for that type of game.
Clemson by 7, possibly 10+.
Inquiring Mind
October 24th, 2011
5:24 pm
GT’s excuse for poor football performance is they can’t get good recruits because they have such high academic standards. Well, wake up because that is not the reason. GT can’t get good recruits because they have a high school offense, played in a high school stadium and they have high school facilities in a very dangerous living area. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, they are on PROBATION for 4 years. Recruits do not want to play for a school that is on PROBATION for not following the rules, i.e., cheating.
Jacket Man
October 24th, 2011
5:24 pm
Anyone who thinks the Jackets don’t have a prayer against Clemson needs to find another team to support and put your money on. Sure, they had a couple of games they seemed to have not played their best, but Clemson is at home instead of on the road, on National TV, is homecoming, and Clemson is a big-time rival, in case you’ve forgotten.
The games between GA Tech and Clemson, historically, have been nail biters regardless of records or national standings, and regardless of where games have been played.
Clemson may win the game Saturday, but I can assure you the the effort the Yellow Jackets will put forth will be more indicictive of the game played against North Carolina than it was against Virginia.
IPTAY
October 24th, 2011
5:24 pm
One thing is for sure. I may not have the best seats in the house saturday night. But by halftime i will be able sit anywhere i want too.
19
October 24th, 2011
5:28 pm
Go Jackets!!!
Don’t let the naysayers get you down!
Thanks Ken
19
October 24th, 2011
5:32 pm
Headley do you have an “Inquiring Mind”?
Go Jackets!!!
joke
October 24th, 2011
5:34 pm
I plow thirty a year, how soon do you have to leave to get to Atlanter?
Tech75
October 24th, 2011
5:41 pm
I’m surprised as well that the line on the game is ONLY 4. I expected 10+.
That having been said, Tech will be ready to play this game from an emotional and effort perspective.
CPJ has seemed to say for the past couple of weeks that the offense is like a series of dominoes – you have to make the dive work, which opens up the pitch. If the defense chooses to run blitz the linebackers, then the seam and post passes to the A-backs are the answer.
Once the pitch is working, the outside defenders or safeties may adjust to stop the pitch, and that’s when the pass opens up.
But it all starts with the dive play, and if the defensive front 4 can stop that, then “Houston, we have a problem”.
OK, so why can’t 5 guys beat 4?
Are the line splits too wide, allowing A/B gap penetration from d-linemen?
Are our guys getting overpowered?
Are we not getting good enough leverage?
Are the d-linemen moving just before the snap?
Are the d-linemen just quicker than our guys?
Are they just guessing right, or are we telegraphing the play?
Is the defense disguising the keys TW is using to make his reads?
Are our 280 lb. red shirt sophs and juniors just too small, not quick enough, or have not spent enough time in the weight room yet?
Does the other team have some sort of microwave weapon pointed at TW’s head to confuse him?
Believe me, CPJ’s looking at all of these as possible issues (except maybe the last one).
But EVERYONE knows the root problem is with the O-Line.
19
October 24th, 2011
5:43 pm
too atlanter? From heer? Well et dipends?
Ramblin Man
October 24th, 2011
5:45 pm
Inquiring mind you are wrong on all points. GT actually has a great athletic facility or so many pro athletes would not use them to train. The probation just started so we will see how that effects this recruiting class, though several factors could play into that, and the fact that Ohio State and Miami will be on probation has not affected them much so far. GT rarely lands great recruiting classes and believe it or not acedemics due play a role. Why do you think so many ADs and coaches in the SEC went nuts when Slive was talking about taking the required GPA to 2.0 and limiting special admits?
Ramblin Man
October 24th, 2011
5:48 pm
Goerge Stien,
I think the 4.5 is due to the home team always getting 3.5 and the history of the series. I live in SC and all the radio guys that cover Clemson are all saying that Dabo is not counting on GT looking like they have the last two weeks and preparing more for the team that played Kansas.
bobbyGTdodd
October 24th, 2011
5:56 pm
Time to play Vad Lee??? He’s either better than what we have now or needs to play to get there for next year. I would play him in the second half of Clemson unless we are playing well with a chance to win.
IPTAY
October 24th, 2011
6:00 pm
@joke we will make it just fine. Just hope your fans can find their way, being that you never sellout that jr.college stadium of yours
IPTAY
October 24th, 2011
6:02 pm
So win do you’ll play Duke? Maybe ESPN could gameday that one.
IPTAY
October 24th, 2011
6:05 pm
Should be a great matchup——NOT
headley lamar
October 24th, 2011
6:07 pm
GT rarely lands great recruiting classes and believe it or not acedemics due play a role.
Academics most definitely DO NOT play a role.
Why do you think 98 percent of the Football team major in …. ahem “Management”
Add to that Tech’s graduation rates for Basketball and Football are awful and the whole ” We are an academics school that plays big time sports ” argument is pretty much shot to pieces.
You wanna see a school that does that. Talk to Duke or Stanford.
Not Tech. Not by a long shot.
That whole Academics thing is just a crutch the Tech fan can lean on.
Wanna know how I know. You don’t hear much about it when they are winning.
When the losing starts its ” Well if it wasn’t for our academic standards.” etc etc
Gimme a break.
IPTAY
October 24th, 2011
6:11 pm
@headley lamar, I’ve never thought about it but you are right.
realist
October 24th, 2011
6:14 pm
This young team crap is getting old. Don’t buy it. Scheme is getting figured out and we don’t have the players or maybe coaches to switch it up.
GO JACKETS
October 24th, 2011
6:29 pm
give David Sims a chance at QB see what happens
gtne80
October 24th, 2011
6:30 pm
The “academics” and “limited curriculum” excuse went out the window a decade ago. There are now a number of non-Engineering/non-technical majors with shared classes with nearby schools.
It is a fact that Tech, in numbers of student body, is a small school compared with most of the top-tier FBS schools. But does that really mean anything in recruiting?
What does a HS prospect that thinks he’s got a shot at the pros want?
Exposure. The opportunity to play on TV. Tech had a 3:30 game on Saturday and will be playing in prime time on Saturday, and in front of a national audience against VT. Doubtless that the UGA game will at least get regional coverage on a network.
Coaches with pro contacts. Groh has the rep. CPJ not so much.
I get why a 5-star pro-style QB wouldn’t come there under Johnson, but we weren’t in the running for many of them under Gailey either. Gailey was able to get Calvin Johnson, but he was a once-in-a-lifetime athlete and we squandered his talent. He’s currently CARRYING the Lions and a FORCE in the NFL and we couldn’t get the ball to him in the ACC???
I don’t get why defensive prospects wouldn’t want to play for Groh. Some kids are attracted to the big campuses, but the city of Atlanta itself should be an attraction for a certain demographic of kids.
Those looking for the youth to mature next year, best of luck with that. The schedule next year will be murder. Road games at Clemson, VT and UGA? Not attractive with the best of talent. Do we have the patience to wait two years for the talent to mature and the schedule to come back around?
My prediction from here? Losses to Clemson and UGA (barring unforseen circumstances such as key injuries or suspensions in the meantime). I still think we can beat Duke. With a week and a half to prepare and a Thursday night game at home, I give us a decent shot at upsetting VT. Yes, it would be an upset, but I don’t believe that VT is unbeatable.
Perspective? In August, if you’d have told me that we’d go 7-5, I’d have probably taken it. If you told me 8-4, I’d have jumped on it. 6-6 would be a disappointment, but I’m not that pessimistic (yet).
19
October 24th, 2011
6:40 pm
Tech does not have mini football mills like the SEC and other conferences. The recruit has to meet Tech’s academic standards to be offered. Tech does not have many JUCO transfers…hmmm, I wonder why? We have had a few over the years but not many. I certainly wish Tech had access to a place like Hargrave to bring a recruit’s SAT up to requirements. The haters should look it up.
Tech has lost a couple of games. They’ll live to fight another day. Tech knows this is the toughest stretch of the season. I will shout for them to win! Heck, I’ve been shouting at them for bad play 4 weeks in row, but they are still my team. Would a dawg fan act differently?
I wish the dawgs good luck against UF. GATA
Go Jackets!!!
Jacob Bailey
October 24th, 2011
6:41 pm
I completed my undergrad at Clemson in 04. I love my Tigers, and I am excited about the state of our football program right now!
I know this will anger Tech fans, but it is reality. GT is rapidly moving towards the bottom of our conference as far as respect is concerned. I may eat crow, but the game should be a blowout this weekend!
fan of shorter passes (as short as necessary!)
October 24th, 2011
6:47 pm
Jacob, you should be proud of your team. I would not be surprised if they do NOT play in the Orange bowl…even though they may be the ACC champs.
Kb
October 24th, 2011
6:59 pm
Tech will need a lot of help from Clemson to win this game. Tech doesn’t have the talent to compete with Clemson. But Clemson has been known to play down to its competition.
19
October 24th, 2011
7:01 pm
Jacob, I’d rather see a competitive game, but that’s just me. I doubt Tech is concerned with haters. Clemson is kicking butt, congratulations! Let’s hope for a good clean game.
Go Jackets!!!
Go Jackets!!!
GT Albany
October 24th, 2011
7:03 pm
My biggest concern is what gaudy colors Clemson will wear- total orange or orange and purple.
gtne80
October 24th, 2011
7:05 pm
@Jacob – No hate or anger here. But the truth is, outside of one year (2009) when has Tech been considered among the elite of the ACC? In their turns, Miami, FSU, and VT have pretty much dominated the conference for years (and they’ve also took their turns with down periods). Occasionally another team will jump up with a good year or two. Since 1990 (the conference added FSU the next year), FSU has been the conference representative for the “big” bowls 12 times. Virginia Tech has won 6, including 3 of 6 conference championship games. [Clemson had a great run in the 80's]
All signs point to a Clemson win by a large margin this weekend. Clemson is peaking and GT has gone into an offensive funk. But the game will be played…..
The facts are the facts….no need getting upset about them.
George Stein
October 24th, 2011
7:11 pm
What’s funny is that our “easy” major qualifies as hard at other schools.
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
7:23 pm
macriod supersize has burned his diploma are you on the freeway waiting for a mack truck with a BULLDAWG on it to hit you.macriod you are the biggest hypocrite I have ever seen!TUCK FECH!
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
7:27 pm
superDung, why is macrotech a hypocrite? Please explain
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
7:28 pm
Regarding academics —
REQUIRED courses for ALL freshmen at Tech — CALCULUS
Required courses for all freshmen at UGA — ‘Uhhh, do I have to go to class? Nobody ever told me that”
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
7:29 pm
macriod come on out with your beehind you deserve all that comes your way MEGA NERD.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
7:31 pm
I’m sure macrotech would agree that it’s so good to be hated by an ignorant mutt
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
7:35 pm
Well to start with he is so embarrased about the beat down from VA.and MIAMI that he may have committed sewerside.As far as it goes for you and macriod for that matter hiding would be a good place for both of you.
Kb
October 24th, 2011
7:36 pm
@dawghater, All 4 of the teams you mentioned have more talent than Tech, admittedly beating Tech isn’t a big deal, but Florida is a very talented football team I would say only one tech player would be on floridas 2 deep roster (Uzzi). Tech may cover the 4 point line, Clemsons struggled on the road @joeygt you need receivers Hill plays big against little competition little against better teams and defenses would adjust if there was any success, Good db would be jumping that route with Tevins lackluster arm.
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
7:38 pm
You can attack my intellegence all you want fact is I do very well for my self and what you think because it strokes you own ego is totally irrelavent to me.
USC_Dirtybird
October 24th, 2011
7:38 pm
Its Prison Time Again Ya’ll…jr. college stadium???…GT starting playing in (and won a few national championships) that stadium while you clowns were still molesting each other and dreaming about what big cities actually look like…
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
7:39 pm
superDung, macro has been online several times since the UVA game and often on Saturday during and after the Miami game. That’s entirely unlike you who disappeared completely after the Boise State and USC games. Tech fans don’t hide; we accept our losses as well and we enjoy our wins. Again, entirely unlike mutts who try to ignore their losses and act like jackasses after they win
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
7:41 pm
superDung, based on the things you say in your posts and the total disregard for proper spelling, I would say that your intelligence probably hasn’t gotten you as far as a higher level of intelligence would
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
7:43 pm
I know you like my spelling.I hope it makes you feel smart.
joke
October 24th, 2011
7:44 pm
There is no law prohibiting superDog from dating women, it just works out that way.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
7:45 pm
LOL @ joke
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
7:45 pm
super I don’t blog on UGA sites I like to jump on any nerd I can because of your pompous attitude.
19
October 24th, 2011
7:46 pm
superDawg, is this “macriod” posting on the other site? Hmmm…you’ve been posting here! Get over it! Good luck to your team!
Super is back…
Go Jackets!!!
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
7:47 pm
I will be at the tek game nov.26 and I would like to see you after the game so you can see me laugh hysterically.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
7:49 pm
19, the “macriod” superDung is talking about is “macrotech”. I don’t know why sD hates him, but the fact that he would slam him when he’s not even currently posting on the blog seems to indicate a deep insecurity on sD’s part.
19
October 24th, 2011
7:50 pm
7:38 pm Post: please explain…
sports
October 24th, 2011
7:51 pm
Clempson 41,blowflys 17 you can book it.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
7:52 pm
19, which 7:38 post? the one by sD, or the other one. I am guessing the other one, because it didn’t make a whole lot of sense. I think it was anti-UGA though.
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
7:55 pm
Thats what I thought.
19
October 24th, 2011
7:56 pm
I know Super, I was trying (and failing) to make a point.
superDawg, you get me a ticket and I’ll shout and yell just like you the whole game! We’ll have plenty of time to chat during the game. Why wait until after the game?
Go Jackets!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:00 pm
sD, what is what you thought?
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:01 pm
Hey, sD, tell me this—-why are you so obsessed with Tech that you post on our blogs all the time?
Ramblin Man
October 24th, 2011
8:02 pm
Headley do you ever look for facts at all or just fire off at the mouth for what fits your argument. Academics do play make an impact. The management degree you love to talk trash about is highly regarded. The fact that GT does not offer degrees in other areas like maybe teaching or something similar plays a role and that is all academics. The fact that the graduation rate is low is due to the fact that GT is hard. Basketball has more to do to the one and done. You mention Duke and Stanford, I beg you to look up the curriculum offered and get back to me. By the way Stanford was caught leading athletes to the easier classes that were only posted at the athletic facility. Hell even Vandy is now offering a football player degree that guys majoring in it cannot even tell you what it’s for. But again don’t let facts get in your way.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:03 pm
Ramblin Man, since when have facts ever been important to the mutt trolls?
AlabamaRamblinwreck
October 24th, 2011
8:10 pm
Sims to QB, he is better runner than TW and has better ball security than SD.
Move Lyons to BB.
Sims has 2 years learning the QB position, and PJ even admitted that Sims gets some snaps every week as an emergency back-up QB. I think this is an emergency.
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
8:12 pm
Because I hate tek and the pompous attitude of the majority of you fools.I meant fans.
Clempsun Fan
October 24th, 2011
8:16 pm
I am thankful that we have a football program. Where we’re located, the only other option is romantic relationships with livestock.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:16 pm
sD, you show more or a pompous attitude on here than any Tech fans do. You definitely have an obssesion problem. And your insecurity towards macrotech suggests other serious problems too. Have you considered seeing a therapist? You should.
Ramblin Man
October 24th, 2011
8:16 pm
True super.
A thought for serious GT fans. Has anybody else wondered if the loss of Monken is one of the things hurting this offense? He coached all the past stars and is now has Southern #1 with Shaw, who as we know should be a senior at GT right now, leading a TEAM.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:17 pm
more OF a pompous attitude, that is
UGA Fan
October 24th, 2011
8:17 pm
Me too. Moooooooo!
AlabamaRamblinwreck
October 24th, 2011
8:17 pm
Problem recruiting is much more about a limited amount of programs/majors than it is about difficult academics. GT is a very hard school to get a degree from, no doubt, but the reason we have trouble getting more top recruits is because they want to major in education, communications, social work, etc……we have engineering, hard science and management (calculus based). The UGAGGERS don’t want Tech having more programs/majors, cause they know it would directly improve our standing with some recruits, same reason they black-balled our attempt to get back into the SEC.
papadawg
October 24th, 2011
8:18 pm
Yep go ahead and look ahead to Clemson cause if play like you been playing they are going to hang 40 plus on you
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:19 pm
Ramblin Man, I don’t know. It’s definitely a good question. When he was at Tech, though, to be honest I didn’t really think that much of him. I think we might miss Shaw more than Monken. Shaw knew the offense, had some great games as a freshman, and could very well have run the offense the way Johnson wants it to be run.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:20 pm
papadawg, “look ahead to Clemson”??? We play them this weekend, bubba. That’s not looking ahead. DUHHH
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
8:20 pm
No therapist but I WILL see the score board turned off before the end of the game on nov 26 because UGA will be ahead with no chanse for tek to win.
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
8:22 pm
any way super I thought you were through tek and burned your diploma.
Delbert D.
October 24th, 2011
8:23 pm
Tech will lose 2 O-linemen from the depth chart after the 2012 season, none after *this* season. Similar situation with Auburn. The only starters Tech loses on offense are starting WR (Melton) and A-back (Jones) after this season. I suspect that the offense will be better next year. Like Johnson says, when you’ve got 5 on 4 and they ain’t getting blocked that’s a problem.
19
October 24th, 2011
8:24 pm
papadawg, go to sleep. You’ve got some sheet rock to hang in the morning.
Go Jackets!!!
Ramblin Man
October 24th, 2011
8:25 pm
Um papadawg WTF are you trying to say? Drunk already?
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:25 pm
sD, on what FACTS do you base your contention that UGA will beat Tech so bad? Can you name me a single team with a winning record that UGA has beat in the last two years? The mutts have played 2 ranked teams with winning records thus far this year and looked BAD against one, and not much better against the other one. They lost both. Since then the mutts victories have been over teams with an aggregate record of 1-15. Be honest now, does that REALLY impress you, and do you REALLY think that should scare the Jackets?
19
October 24th, 2011
8:28 pm
superDawg, don’t you need to burn some trash? Do not burn too close to the trailer! Please!
Go Jackets!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:29 pm
sD, why would you think I would burn my diploma (plural actually)? Those diplomas set me up for life, and it’s been a good one, thank you very much? Did you burn your GED certificate?
Ramblin Man
October 24th, 2011
8:31 pm
Super I have wondered what the O would look like if Shaw or Luellan had stayed. I just hope TW can find some confidence or Days just needs to take the job.
Delbert D.
October 24th, 2011
8:32 pm
The guys in Vegas suspect something with that line. Maybe the ol’ IPTAY boys have been up to something (It’s Probation Time Again Y’all)
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:34 pm
Ramblin Man, I remember when Luellan signed with Tech. On paper at least, he seemed to be the ideal QB for Johnson. I was surprised and sorry that he didn’t stay.
Delbert D.
October 24th, 2011
8:34 pm
Muschamp implied that his Georgia diploma was a waste of ink. I only read the short version of the story, and that’s what I got out of it, anyway.
GSUStud
October 24th, 2011
8:34 pm
Tech has zero chance of beating Clemson. Nada. Clemson will destroy you. Don’t waste your time or money Saturday. There is only a slim chance that you will win one more game this year and I know Duke will have something to say about that. Heck, you could not even beat GSU.
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
8:35 pm
You see ss your last post is what I am talking about.BS,BA,MA FIN.OD DEGREE.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:36 pm
WHAT, sd???
Delbert D.
October 24th, 2011
8:37 pm
An optometrist?
superDawg
October 24th, 2011
8:38 pm
AND NOW i AM GOING TO PLAY CHECKERS.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:39 pm
sounds like maybe an overeducated fool tto me
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:40 pm
to me, that is
Delbert D.
October 24th, 2011
8:41 pm
Probably education degrees: B.S. = “BS”; M.S. = More of the Same; PhD = Piled Higher and Deeper. Perfect progression for the Atlanta Public Schools system.
Ramblin Man
October 24th, 2011
8:41 pm
Well since all these mensa members are saying the season is over I will find something else to do with my time.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:41 pm
you know it really takes a lot of gall (not to mention stupidity) for a Ga State troll to brag about anything. They don’t even play the real GSU (Ga Southern, that is); they would get their butts beat if they did.
19
October 24th, 2011
8:44 pm
superDawg you need to play blocks or lincoln logs.
Go Jacket!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:45 pm
19, you notice he didn’t say he was going to play Chess. That should speak volumes about his intelligence.
YellowJacket
October 24th, 2011
8:46 pm
Our problem is with the QB position. That’s a big problem.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:47 pm
YellowJacket, the QB IS a problem, but I think the bigger problem is the O-line. They’re not opening any holes for the B-backs.
Delbert D.
October 24th, 2011
8:48 pm
I attended Georgia State twice, 2 years in the mid ’60s and grad courses in the mid ’80s. Back when they were Georgia State College, the teaching was aimed at the lowest common denominator. In the ’80s, I took a graduate course in Finance taught in the biology lab at Norcross High School. They are famous for the facilities. Check their endowment, and you’ll see what I mean. As of 2009, it was $75.8 million! Wow!
Donnie Davis - Arena Football Legend
October 24th, 2011
8:48 pm
This is not meant to be a shot at Tech’s offense (the comment about it being a “High School Offense”) but they do not look physically to be a FBS team in terms of size or speed. I understand that Offensive Lineman in the TO need to be lighter and mobile to chop block, but they look small. Also, they just do not seem to be in synch.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:51 pm
Delbert, if it hadn’t been for the mutts in the GA legislature back in the 30s, there wouldn’t even be a Ga State U or C today. Tech tried to add a School of Commerce, and the legislature voted it down, because they knew that would make recruiting against Tech (at that time) even harder than it already was. Out of that POS work by the legislature, GA State was born
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:52 pm
CUT BLOCK, Donnie. Tech does NOT CHOP BLOCK
19
October 24th, 2011
8:53 pm
I failed again trying to be sarcastic Super. Good to read you on the blogs again.
Go Jackets!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:55 pm
19, I noticed the sarcasm; I just thought you could have done better. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:56 pm
19, thanks for the welcome back, although I was only gone yesterday. There were too many mutt trolls on here, and I didn’t want to get into it with them. So instead, I napped in the afternoon and watched TV last night
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:57 pm
19, thanks, but I was only gone yesterday. Too many trolls, and I didn’t want to get into it with them
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:57 pm
what is with the damn filter?
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
8:58 pm
19, I was only gone Sunday. I didn’t want to put up with all the crap being posted by the trolls
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
9:02 pm
Filter update—the word which we use to signify the day that comes before “today” is apparently not considered an appropriate word now. Let me see if this works instead — yesrday
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
9:02 pm
yep, guess I was right. Somebody really needs to work on the damn filters
Donnie Davis - Arena Football Legend
October 24th, 2011
9:05 pm
Super, when I played football it was called a chop block….not an illegal chop block and not a cut block……..I am not saying the OL uses illegal chop blocks as a matter of practice…..just an old timer.
19
October 24th, 2011
9:08 pm
PROOF!!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
9:08 pm
ok, Donnie, but the trolls pick up on that and try to claim we cheat, when in fact the cut blocks Tech uses are 100% legal
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
9:10 pm
So the filters won’t let us use the name of the day that comes between Friday and Sunday, and possibly not even the name of the day that comes before Friday. And now it won’t let us use the word to describe the day that comes before today. SHEESH
19
October 24th, 2011
9:10 pm
Lets see video please. It’s called proof.
Delbert D.
October 24th, 2011
9:12 pm
Super – Just use yestiddy. That’s the way it was pronounced where I grew up.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
9:15 pm
Delbert, thanks. I tried my best to come up with a substitute, and couldn’t think of one. I actually SHOULD have thought about that; you’re not the only one to have pronounced it that way. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
9:16 pm
Delber, BTW, you have mail. Nothing important though
19
October 24th, 2011
9:19 pm
“yestiddy, I’ll my troubles seem so far away”
Go Jackets!!!
Delbert D.
October 24th, 2011
9:20 pm
Super – So do you. I’ll foloow up tomorrow when I get it figgered out.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
9:21 pm
thanks, Delbert
Delbert D.
October 24th, 2011
9:31 pm
19 – The way they speak English in the UK doesn’t sound like it reads, either. Liverpool has it’s own special accent and dialect. When I worked in England in the ’80s, coordinating a multi-disclipinary working group on the unstable British electric grid, we had engineers from Pittsburgh, PA, Wales, Scotland, North Yorkshire, the East Midlands, the Cotswolds and “Cockneys” (folks born withing the sound of Big Ben), and 2 fellows who had Cambridge accents (very precise.) They often couldn’t understand each other, so I also acted as translator. “Reginald, what Gwyllm actually said was…”
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
9:49 pm
LOL @ Delbert
Supersize that order, mutt
October 24th, 2011
9:54 pm
I’m outta here, guys. hope you all have good nights. GO JACKETS !!!
Southern Man
October 24th, 2011
10:07 pm
The game was over after the first play not because of the INT, but because Finch went out of the game. McRae blocks about as well as an 80-year old grandma. Too many times he was ten yards downfield instead of taking out an LB. He’s out of the play against a team that can’t protect the middle (Miami) and that means we can’t take advantage of that. Add in the fact that we can’t hold off second/third string DTs and you have a recipe for disaster. And Sean Spence is probably one of the best LBs in the country. Someone should have had the sole job of blocking him every play but instead he ran around relatively untouched taking us out on the perimeters. All in all, a recipe for disaster due a lot to one key injury. Plus, Tevin has lost all confidence that he had early in the season. Watch for his pause step to know when he’s decided to keep the ball for himself and then attack the heck out of him. He didn’t play like that in the first couple of games. I guess a few good hits from the better teams took it out of him.
clempson struggled with Wofford's attack
October 24th, 2011
10:48 pm
the terriers put up 399 yds rushing and over 25 pts on the tiggers, with only 2 passing attempts!
GT should be able to replicate these results at least!
Highland Phil
October 25th, 2011
12:34 am
How did one of the most productive offenses in the country go flat all of a sudden? ANSWER: Competition. Welcome to the downhill slide. Not enough talent on that team to beat Clemson. Probably will make it a nailbiter againts UGA, but UGA beat themselves every game anyway.
Tech Forever
October 25th, 2011
1:39 am
I read the headline “Looking Ahead to Georgia Tech – Clemson” and I literally thought “do we have to?”
mowreck
October 25th, 2011
6:51 am
Yes, I think Zenon IS in the doghouse. You could tell by the splinters in his butts after the game. BUT, he won’t be in it next year if he learns to block … he will start at one of the A backs. I would like to see more of Perkins at B back also. I also think it will be a good game. Don’t forget we are at home. We NEVER play a good game away. We may play “away” just good enough to win. Look at Kansas game last year. Also, all you fans that think the Duke game is a gimmie, better think again. One more thing, I think CPJ has too many plays. He should write down what he thinks will work and stick with it. I think he forgets what worked 2 games ago. I realize you adjust by what the defense is doing, but just throwing play after play out there gets old. How come TW was pitching the ball great at the first of the year and now is trying to run it every time?
goldblood
October 25th, 2011
10:31 am
Academics and demographics play a huge role in Techs recruiting ability. I went to Tech and can attest to the academic difficulty. It takes a tough individual to weather the academics and athletics at Tech. The vast majority of young great athletes seek a college where they are kings and the girls are a plenty. Tech does not provide for that. A Tech student-athlete has to be very disciplined and tough and those Kids are not plentiful.
Sam P
October 25th, 2011
10:33 am
GT has not played with the desire to win , they make too many mistakes, they always seem to let the other team back in the game, I’ve been a GT fan for a long time, and I haven’t seen them seem to give up like they do now, looks like they don’t have the heart,or winning attitude. WE NEED SOME FIRE UNDER OUR _ _ _!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
October 25th, 2011
10:46 am
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David
October 25th, 2011
10:48 am
Georgia Techs offense will get back to how it was in the beginning of the season, Ga Tech wins 52-35
Norht Ave Killer Beez
October 25th, 2011
11:20 am
We just are not going to out ATHLETE everyone like the first few games. CPJ calls it blown assignments, but thats smoke and mirrors for the other team just being BETTER. If we are going to beat anyone else besides DUKE, he may want to throw in a few trick plays, or incorporate a passing game DUH!
Is Shreveport a dream destination this year for GT?
October 25th, 2011
12:11 pm
GT’s record is getting worse and worse. CPJ’s first year, CPJ wins with Chan’s boys. GT makes the Urange Bowl and gets stomped by slow German, corn fed, farm boys. Man, they were slow. Since that year, GT has slid down the middle of the pack bowl game charts.
Shreveport will be GT’s DREAM BOWL destination in 2011, as GT and their middle school triple option is worthless vs squads that play athletic, fast D. Look at GT’s record. Heck, the UGA game was won only because UGA laid down. THAT pathetic FLUKE is the ONLY BIG WIN in GT’s 20 year+ history and certainly under CPJ. THAT was years ago.
Everything predicted about GT under CPJ with his triple option is coming true. All he did is to inspire other decent ACC teams like Va Tech and Miami and FSU and Clemson to get more athletic d players that can run And TACKLE. Apparently Virginia’s Cadavers got the message too. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHHAHAH,AAAAAAAAAAAAHAHHAHA
Clemson will pass GT silly, then when they accomplish that …………. they will grind on GT all afternoon long. Final …………………Clemson 34-GT 12.
Over heard at the GT waffle House
October 25th, 2011
12:13 pm
The GT Trust boys were heard at the Waffle House saying CPJ is on the hot seat.
Nothing significant in his era has happened. NOTHING.
blackprix
October 25th, 2011
4:21 pm
I can’t stand these ‘next year’ comments. Nobody pays to go to games (with high ticket prices) to hope for next year!!
jock strap
October 25th, 2011
9:16 pm
This will be an old fashion ass kicking by the Tigers!!!!!
GT is a 4th rate high school team
October 26th, 2011
12:57 am
GT fans are not only going downhill with their football team but sliding down into the SEPTIC TANK. LOL
Thomas Brown
October 26th, 2011
7:05 am
NCAA federally mandated graduation success rates are out. Georgia tek men’s basketball 27 percent; UGA men’s basketball 43 percent. Georgia tek football 55 percent; UGA football 65 percent. Georgia tek women’s basketball 73 percent; UGA women’s basketball 77 percent. Overall all sports, Georgia tek 77 percent; overall all sports UGA 79 percent.
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/newmedia/public/rates/index.html
The same as every year. And, you LOSE in every one of these sports to us, as well to add insult to injury.
ATLER (Ramblin Wreck)
October 26th, 2011
9:20 am
We can win if we stick to the game plan and execute our freakin plays. The players have to make plays also.
The Truth
October 26th, 2011
10:15 am
Why we continue to let teams cheat with loading the box, I will never understand (the UVA safeties sat back and cherry picked flying to our runners – we failed to adjust and burn them with the pass). We had so much open space with the nice option/pass blend over the first four games. Looks like we have a bad case of amnesia.
The Truth
October 26th, 2011
10:27 am
Hey TB, get a life dude. A reality check would reveal that GT doesn’t offer “athletic curriculum” like Harrick’s Basketball 101 so even the densest block of wood can reason why there would be such a difference in the results between GT and uga.
Check out uga’s final exam questions for Basketball 101…you guys are pros!
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/quiz/_/id/600
The Truth
October 26th, 2011
11:01 am
Clemson will pass themselves to a loss…GT’s offence awakens and becomes it’s defense. This game has GT’s name all over it…this is the prototypical GT key win scenario…you heard it here first.
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