Georgia Tech’s Attaochu suspended half-game
Georgia Tech outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu will sit out the first half of the Yellow Jackets’ game against Duke on Saturday as punishment for throwing a punch at Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas last Thursday.
Tech coach Paul Johnson made the decision after reviewing the game video. He said he decided on a half-game suspension as that would have been the punishment had he been thrown out of the game and because the strike was out of character for Attaochu. Johnson said he gave Attaochu additional disciplinary measures that are between him and Attaochu.
“It’s out of character for him,” Johnson said. “Certainly, that’s not his M.O., and that’s why it’s not more. But I think that certainly, we don’t condone that and I know he’s learned his lesson, but there still needs to be something. You have to pay a price when you mess up.”
Johnson said Attaochu, whose strike of Thomas drew a personal foul penalty and was a momentum-changing play in the Hokies’ 37-26 victory that dropped the Jackets out of ACC title contention, was embarrassed and sorry for his action.
Ken Sugiura, Georgia Tech blog
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Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:05 pm
HighTech, gotcha, but like I said, he would be better served to put some kind of disclaimer or explanation in with each of his posts.
Ol'JacketFan
November 14th, 2011
8:07 pm
@But, be careful. I don’t worry too much about that, he’s built just like my older brother who was a collegiate O lineman back in the 70’s and at his heaviest he weighed 290. He’s now a trim 235lb and I still would want to take him on LOL!
That's OK, supersize......
November 14th, 2011
8:08 pm
….we can agree to disagree – the momentum did swing but there was still plenty of time left in the game. Also, you liked the 4th down call to go for it, I thought it was dumb – my rationale was that even with the usual 25-30 yard punt by the Tech punter VT still had to drive more than 35 yards to score, and a lot of things can happen during those extra 30-35 yards…plus time is taken off the clock…
HighTechRedneck
November 14th, 2011
8:08 pm
Therealjmar.tumblr.com is also obsessed with his own weight. He blogged that he started off at 125 lbs. when he began law school but hulked out to a massive 145 lbs. lol
Ol'JacketFan
November 14th, 2011
8:09 pm
@Supersize, if he’s good enough to play at UGA he’s good enough to play bout anywhere LOL! I will say he hasn’t shown any inclination to go there though. His offers to date are from Sun Belt and OVC schools but he does have some SEC/ACC interest.
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:10 pm
145 lbs is a hulk??? OMG LOL
Old Blind Dawg
November 14th, 2011
8:10 pm
@19 I was paraphrasing the well known “Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate”. It’s been around for a while.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean,_Old-Fashioned_Hate
HighTechRedneck
November 14th, 2011
8:10 pm
Supersize…I think whoever is doing the mocking was hoping we would pick up on it. I became curious when someone on here wrote about Vad Lee having a twitter stalker who is a UGA fan pretending to be a Tech fan. Just seemed wrong to me to stalk teenage recruits.
tp jones
November 14th, 2011
8:11 pm
I think whoever is posting as Mr Marcus has exposed the troll himself (JM). He certainly seems to have a lot of free time on his hands. Apparently it doesn’t take a lot to get your lawyerin done throughout the day.
I used to not worry about that weight gain,either......
November 14th, 2011
8:12 pm
…playing D1 ball back in the early 70’s I weighed in at a mighty 185lbs and could not gain no matter what I ate or how much I lifted – then I had 11 knee surgeries and have been unable to do any physical activity after three knee replacements since age 33 and have gained 60 pounds – while not “fat”(Iam 6′4″) I am definitely “overweight”, and my only vice is that I am addicted to food (and I do not, and never have, drunk beer)…
tp jones
November 14th, 2011
8:12 pm
I think it was picked up on b/c someone posted as “Jmar” on the fpj site. Therealjmar.tumblr.com seems to be the connection.
Ol'JacketFan
November 14th, 2011
8:13 pm
11 knee surgeries will do that! Dang, I hate that for you!
tp jones
November 14th, 2011
8:13 pm
Regardless whether Mr. Marcus is affiliated with that fpj blog, he clearly (and easily verifiable) graduated from UGA’s law school and thinks rape is funny, or at least so it would seem from his personal blog.
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:14 pm
HighTech…. Vad Lee’s stalker was WnE. He supposedly called him repeatedly last year to try to talk him out of coming to Tech. Somebody on here has claimed that WnE also created that website.
HighTechRedneck
November 14th, 2011
8:15 pm
Supersize…145 lbs is a hulk. I kid you not. http://therealjmar.tumblr.com/post/11599706141/hey-guys-lets-talk-about-me-and-my-body-issues
You can’t make this stuff up.
tp jones
November 14th, 2011
8:15 pm
WnE did start that site apparently…he has a twitter feed under the same name and is listed as an author.
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:16 pm
somebody from the blogs emailed DRad about the website last week, and DRad responded saying that was the first he had heard of it. Maybe somebody “official” will look into it now
tp jones
November 14th, 2011
8:18 pm
I don’t think I’ve ever seen something more demeaning to women than what is on that tumblr blog
tp jones
November 14th, 2011
8:18 pm
I also emailed asklegal@gatech.edu. It looks like using GT’s logo without permission is a major no-no as it is copyrighted.
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:18 pm
HighTech…. what kind of narcissistic jerk would post something like that online for anybody and everybody to read?
George Stein
November 14th, 2011
8:19 pm
I’m not certain what recourse anyone would have against the author of the blog. I would just like to know his identity so that we can confirm that he’s a UGA fan.
The funny thing is that being a UGA fan, in itself, is not a sufficient reason to discredit an opinion about Tech. I think being dishonest about who you are is, though. It also tells me that we have the right coach.
George Stein
November 14th, 2011
8:19 pm
Interesting point, tp jones. I hadn’t thought of that.
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:20 pm
George, I look at all the vitriol posted online so often by the mutt trolls pretty much validates your (and my) opinion.
George Stein
November 14th, 2011
8:21 pm
Totally agree.
19
November 14th, 2011
8:21 pm
I know Old Blind DGD! I just don’t take it literally. Too many UGA people I call friends. College Football is great!
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:22 pm
don’t guess that made a whole lot of sense the way I ended up typing it, but I think you got my point
HighTechRedneck
November 14th, 2011
8:23 pm
Supersize…I think you nailed it. Only a narcissistic jerk would post these things. 145 lbs. of hulking internet bully. lol
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:23 pm
19, I have some very good friends who are dawg fans, and I am actually bringing one of them with me on the 26th, but they ALL know, and accept the fact, that I NEVER pull of UGA in ANY sport…..NEVER NEVER NEVER. But we’re still friends
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:25 pm
never pull FOR UGA, not OF UGA
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:25 pm
tp, I’ve seen the Mormon boss references, but who is that?
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:26 pm
HighTech…., it’s easy to be a cyber bully. I bet he wouldn’t be so bold in public
tp jones
November 14th, 2011
8:27 pm
He seems to have a thing for rape and hookers. Makes me dislike UGA AND lawyers even more now. HAHA I never would’ve thought that was possible.
George Stein
November 14th, 2011
8:28 pm
What’s wrong with lawyers, tp jones!?!?!
tp jones
November 14th, 2011
8:28 pm
UGA law grads –> keeping it classy since ‘99: http://therealjmar.tumblr.com/post/2529113031/cougartraining-dripping-with-alchemy-this
He’d fit nicely in Anchor Man methinks.
Ol'JacketFan
November 14th, 2011
8:29 pm
@Supersize, you asked the other day if I was in TN, Yes I am, Nashville area and if Tech comes to the Music City Bowl I’ll be front and center!
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:29 pm
George, they’re a necessary evil. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:30 pm
OJF, you got a spare room? LOL
JUST KIDDING
Ol'JacketFan
November 14th, 2011
8:31 pm
LOL@Supersize, no but I’ll buy you a beer or two
HighTechRedneck
November 14th, 2011
8:31 pm
Supersize…he probably wouldn’t be bold at all in public. A stiff breeze would knock him down. lol.
Most UGA grads I know, even lawyers, are not like this troll.
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:32 pm
Speaking of dawgs, isn’t the Tech b’ball center, Daniel Miller, a transfer from Georgia? I know he’s got deep family links with Georgia. Anyway, I think he’s turning into one helluva good center for the Jackets
tp jones
November 14th, 2011
8:32 pm
Man oh man. http://therealjmar.tumblr.com/post/2082650840 He really does NOT like women does he?
Every girl in ATL should see this….he would never find a date again. Why would you post this if you were a lawyer?!?!
Ol'JacketFan
November 14th, 2011
8:32 pm
The crowds here for the Music City bowl are great! Lots of fun for the folks who travel here.
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:33 pm
OJF, if Tech goes there and IF I come, I would love to meet you. I think you already know that a few of us regular bloggers have met at the last few home games. Love to add you to the list of new friends.
HighTechRedneck
November 14th, 2011
8:33 pm
Nashville is a fun town. I would love for UGA to win the SEC but have a loss to Tech on their record.
Ol'JacketFan
November 14th, 2011
8:33 pm
@tp jones, no fathers of girls better never find out who he is and find him!
George Stein
November 14th, 2011
8:33 pm
I think he was a UGA commit when Felton got terminated, Supersize.
Ol'JacketFan
November 14th, 2011
8:34 pm
@Supersize and HighTech, it would fun to have y’all up for the bowl.
BG
November 14th, 2011
8:36 pm
A half a game is a slap on the wrist.
DAWG
November 14th, 2011
8:36 pm
As a “DAWG” fan I hate to see a team play dirty and get away with it. This happened to Georgia in the 2010 game with auburn and they paid for it this year. I played for one of the best high coaches in Summerville South Carolina and we played a clean game, and if not we were gone.
Supersize that order, mutt
November 14th, 2011
8:36 pm
The problem with going to Nashville is that it’s too close to fly to, and too far to drive….6+ hours from Augsuta. And I hate that drive over the mountain in Chattanooga.