Tech to Sun Bowl
Georgia Tech has accepted an invitation to play in the Sun Bowl. The Yellow Jackets will play Utah Dec. 31 in El Paso, Texas. It will be the Jackets’ 15th consecutive bowl appearance.
“Our team is excited for the opportunity to play in the Hyundai Sun Bowl,” Tech coach Paul Johnson said in a statement. “Our players worked hard this season and we’re excited to have another game to play.
Tech played Utah in the 2005 Emerald Bowl, losing 38-10 and starting the Jackets’ six-game bowl losing streak.
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Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
10:51 pm
915, I don’t think there will be a problem with the sun going down, since the game starts at noon, El Paso time. And thanks for the info on the distance from the airport to the stadium.
HighTech
December 4th, 2011
10:51 pm
1 is less than 10. You can bring two of your friends, too.
5150 UOAD
December 4th, 2011
10:54 pm
915………….where can I find Street Walking Prostitutes? I am going to but a bunch of UGA gear from Walmart and give it the girls.
Coach Turkey Neck
December 4th, 2011
10:54 pm
hey stinger glad you went to a real championship game instead of supporting that lame ass acc title game. Glad you laughed it up because you both lost to us AND LSU kick flordia’s ass worse. you guys are sooooo lame
Coach Turkey Neck
December 4th, 2011
10:57 pm
wasn’t that long ago that tech thought about dropping down a level in college football it is not too late techies
UGA89
December 4th, 2011
10:57 pm
Congrats and Good luck GT, beat Utah.
Sun Bowl Bound
December 4th, 2011
10:58 pm
The Hilton Gardens Inn is within walking distance of the Sun Bowl and the Cincinnati Street entertainment district. The downtown Doubletree was completely gutted and redone a few years ago and is half way between the airport and the stadium. You’d be close to Civic Center where the Fan Fiesta (battle of the bands etc) is held the night before and the downtown clubs etc. You’ll be amazingly safe in El Paso and you’ll find that the people of El Paso will go out their way to make you feel welcome.
5150 UOAD
December 4th, 2011
10:59 pm
4:45 left in the 3rd qtr and Buck Blew said “I just checked and Herschel doesn’t have any eligibility left. Damn the Dawgs live so much in the past with that crap and so much in the Future with the constant Wait Til Next Year. Dawgs try living in the present.
915BornandRaised
December 4th, 2011
10:59 pm
Supersize… No problem. There is one hotel that is right on the UTEP campus, a short walk from the stadium, the Hilton Garden Inn, that is very good. I don’t know the price, but it’s very close to a lot of restaurants within walking distance and several bars going up and down Cincinnati Street near campus if you’re interested in that. I agree with bookworm, don’t go to Juarez, it’s too dangerous. But enjoy the sights of El Paso and go enjoy the REAL Mexican food we have here. You will not find anything like this anywhere else.
Dawg48
December 4th, 2011
11:00 pm
5150
Go over to Juarez the night life is great!
HighTech
December 4th, 2011
11:00 pm
Thanks UGA89. Good luck to the SEC East Champions against Michigan State. Where do you keep the Steves, James, and Coach Turkey Necks at Sanford Stadium? Do you have a special room for them? Hopefully, they don’t sit anywhere near you.
915BornandRaised
December 4th, 2011
11:02 pm
I agree with Sun Bowl Bound, the Fan Fiesta is a must! Also, for those looking for something unique, go to Chico’s Tacos! Some will love it, others won’t, although I fall in the “love it” category. Every local will tell you to go there once, it is a must! Also, it’s cheap too, so it’s not going to burst your wallet.
5150 UOAD
December 4th, 2011
11:07 pm
48 come with me to Juarez and we will party like it is the last day of our lives. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
11:07 pm
915, thanks again
Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
11:08 pm
UOAD, check your email
915BornandRaised
December 4th, 2011
11:10 pm
5150 and 48… You guys go to Juarez and it might be the last days of your lives. For both of you.
Dawg48
December 4th, 2011
11:12 pm
5150
Only if you go to wal mart and “but” me some uga gear!
Dawg48
December 4th, 2011
11:14 pm
Super size or 5150
Is tech going after that RB Davis that decommited from fla?
Dawg48
December 4th, 2011
11:16 pm
915
5150 and I are rock stars they would love us over their!
We love the red white and green!
Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
11:16 pm
48, I don’t know who you are talking about, so I don’t know
915BornandRaised
December 4th, 2011
11:19 pm
Supersize, I believe he is referencing the colors of the Mexican flag. And 48, they don’t care who you are, they see you, you look suspicious, they will shoot you and kill you. Literally. I’ve had a few high school classmates killed over there in Mexico so this issue is something I don’t take lightly.
5150 UOAD
December 4th, 2011
11:23 pm
48 we would have some fun but don’t forget your bulletproof vest.
Dawg48
December 4th, 2011
11:23 pm
He is the running back from Stephenson , he decommited from Florida today he is looking to take some visits.
Dawg48
December 4th, 2011
11:25 pm
5150
I’m a Georgia fan we are invincible! You should know that by now.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
11:28 pm
UOAD, are you going to El Paso? I just emailed you asking about that.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
11:29 pm
48, is he interested in Tech?
And LOL to your “invincible” comment
StupidTech
December 4th, 2011
11:29 pm
Welcome to the Cartel Sun Bowl don’t forget your Kevlar vest.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
11:32 pm
915, the Hilton Garden costs more than I really want to spend. How are the motels near the airport?
Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
11:33 pm
I mean how are they in quality. The prices of those near the airport are more in line with what I want to spend
Dawg48
December 4th, 2011
11:34 pm
Super size
From what I saw on dawgs 247 he is open to any thing…
He named bama USC fla st tennesse…..
Some have him ranked as the #1 back in Georgia….
915BornandRaised
December 4th, 2011
11:35 pm
Supersize… 48 was referring to the colors of the Mexican flag. And seriously guys, do not and I repeat DO NOT GO TO JUAREZ! I haven’t had any family members killed (Thank the Lord) but there were a couple classmates of mine killed over there in Juarez. Forgive me if I sound angry, but this subject I don’t take lightly. It’s a tragic situation over there and this is a bit of a sensitive subject for me.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
11:35 pm
48, sounds good. And he didn’t list UGA???
Sun Bowl Bound
December 4th, 2011
11:35 pm
StupidTech, You’d be amazed how much Juarez cocaine goes to Atlanta. Perhaps of your fellow Georgians stopped snorting so much you could make the trip to El Paso without your kevlar vest?
This reminds me when Oklahoma players declared the Sun Bowl should be moved because of the danger in El Paso, until they realized there’s about a third of the murders and violent crime in El Paso than any major city in Oklahoma.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
11:36 pm
915, I understand, and I wouldn’t consider crossing the border. IF I go, I’m going for the game and pretty much nothing else….of course, I will have to eat and some good Mexican food to Texas beef sounds good to me
GSUStud
December 4th, 2011
11:38 pm
As poorly as Tech played this year, I am surprised they accepted any Bowl bid. And, aren’t they on probation or something?
Sun Bowl Bound
December 4th, 2011
11:39 pm
Supersize, try La Quinta Inn, Microtel Inn, or the Red Roof, Travel Lodge or Super 8. All in the $40s $50 dollar range per night.
Dawg48
December 4th, 2011
11:39 pm
No but he said he would listen if they called him…
I have been to el paso if you go check out a restaurant called luby’s great brisket!
915BornandRaised
December 4th, 2011
11:40 pm
The Marriot is pretty good, but that might be a bit out of your price range. Some others I would suggest are the Hawthorn, Radisson, the Wyndham and the Guest House hotel. All of the hotels in that area are good and there are a couple of restaurants in that area that are good too.
915BornandRaised
December 4th, 2011
11:42 pm
48… If your talking about Luby’s Cafeteria, it’s ok but not great in my opinion. For good BBQ, I would suggest Rudy’s. They have some really good brisket in there.
GSUStud
December 4th, 2011
11:42 pm
Go Uttes! Ga Tech usually embarrasses the state of Georgia anyway.
Dawg48
December 4th, 2011
11:44 pm
915
I have been to a lot of border towns on business trips.
El paso, Brownsville, McAllen, eagle pass, laredo.
Last time I was in el paso y’alls court house got shot up from gun fire from Juarez.
Don’t forget to tell every one about the el paso rain!
Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
11:45 pm
Sun Bowl Bound, I saw those prices for places near the airport. That’s what I will probably do. Thanks
Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
11:46 pm
915, I was thinking that Luby’s was a cafeteria too; they are all over the country. But I thought perhaps that Luby’s in El Paso was something else; based on your last comment, apparently not
St. Simon's Parental Unit
December 4th, 2011
11:46 pm
UTTES = The Bigger Fish to Fry
a.bishop
December 4th, 2011
11:47 pm
I was in El Paso two years ago for a mission trip to Juarez. If any of you fans have any time you should check out the restaurant Cattleman’s. It is about 40 minutes east of El Paso on Interstate 10 and is worth the trip and money spent. Good luck Tech.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 4th, 2011
11:47 pm
When I went to Miami in 2009, I didn’t go prepared, and I froze my tail off. I will go prepared for any kind of weather in El Paso. I know one year recently, there was snow on the ground. What is the El Paso rain? Just regular unexpected showers?
Dawg48
December 4th, 2011
11:48 pm
915
That’s right rudy’s
Got em mixed up….
And rudy’s has a La Quinta next door.
Marty Robbins
December 4th, 2011
11:49 pm
I think I sang a song about El Paso once……Go Mormons/Uttes/Samoans
Sun Bowl Bound
December 4th, 2011
11:49 pm
Dawg48, Actually it was City Hall. It happened once and it was replayed a thousand times in the media as if El Paso was under attack (thanks Governor Rick Pery). You have a higher chance of getting hit in a drive by in Georgia or getting hit by lightning than getting hit by random Juarez gunfire.
Dawg48
December 4th, 2011
11:49 pm
It’s sand storms
Lol, it gets bad