Tech’s Will Jackson on bowl practice
Greetings-
Sorry for the delay. I have been down for the count with some sort of bug. Just a few notes from an interview with guard Will Jackson.
1. After a week break, Jackson was eager to get back to practice, to start preparing for Utah and ending Tech’s six-game bowl losing streak.
“It’s kind of a known fact that Georgia Tech’s lost ‘X’ number of bowl games in a row,” he said. “The Orange Bowl my first year and last year losing to Air Force, both of those were pretty embarrassing. You work three weeks, put a lot of time and effort into it and you go down and get beat, it’s not a lot of fun.”
2. Jackson said that run and pass blocking technique got a little sloppy towards the end of the season, which is why the line is trying to polish it up early on in bowl practice.
3. Jackson gave a nod to a few younger linemen, specifically Shaq Mason, Trey Braun and Errin Joe. Of Mason, he said that “I think he’s going to be a phenomenal player.”
Jackson also mentioned a member of the scout-team defense that I imagine many of you have never heard of – Xavier Lewis. Lewis transferred from Savannah State and I believe has two years of eligibility remaining. He’s a walk-on.
“He plays hard,” Jackson said of Lewis. “That’s the big thing. Sometimes those guys on the scout team, they get a little discouraged, they’ll go half-speed, not really care, but he’s going full-go every time. Whether it’s trying to give us a look or to prove himself, he definitely makes an impression.”
4. Jackson has a great aunt who lives in El Paso, who he said has lived there her whole life. She married his grandfather’s brother.
“So, kind of a weird connection,” he said. “Still family nonetheless.”
Thanks for reading.
Ken Sugiura, Georgia Tech blog
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Supersize that order, mutt
December 10th, 2011
7:22 pm
High Tech, I guess according to what the mutts always post on here because Tech’s mottos is THWG, then both Army and Navy must be obsessed with the other team. Helluvan obsession, though, huh? LOL
And yes, I guess that’s what I would be saying about stupid. The only way to fix it is to get an education, but the mutts have shown time and again that they aren’t interested in education.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 10th, 2011
7:23 pm
High Tech, did you decide to go to El Paso? I think I remember you saying earlier this week that you were planning on going. Did you finalize those plans? If so, where are you staying?
Albert
December 10th, 2011
7:26 pm
Don’t cry fellows. Maybe Tech will win the bowl game after only seven years instead of 10.
superDawg
December 10th, 2011
7:30 pm
ss tuck fech! 31-17.
HighTech
December 10th, 2011
7:32 pm
Maybe Tech will, Albert, maybe tech will.
No definite plans yet, Supersize. Still in the planning stages. Would very much like to go.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 10th, 2011
7:34 pm
High Tech, there are 2 others on here besides myself who are going, and we are all planning on getting together at least for dinner while there, and at the game too. Love for you to join us. If there’s anything I can do to help you with your plans, email me at supersizeorder@yahoo.com. That’s only a temporary email address to weed out the trolls, so if you do email me, give me some kind of “proof” that you are legit.
HighTech
December 10th, 2011
7:38 pm
Thanks for the invitation, Supersize. I’ll let you know.
If I go, I know several of us will be at the Mesa Street Grill at 10 am on Saturday the 31st. A special Georgia Tech brunch will be served and a cash bar will be available.
It’s a short walk to the stadium from there.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 10th, 2011
7:40 pm
HighTech, where did you hear about the brunch? That’s the first I have heard about anything being organized for Tech fans
HighTech
December 10th, 2011
9:01 pm
Just finished watching the Heisman award ceremony. RGIII seems like an interesting and outstanding young man. I wonder what he could have done in GT’s offense. I think it could have been wide open.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 10th, 2011
9:04 pm
High Tech, I thought the same thing. Glad he won, although I also liked Luck
Supersize that order, mutt
December 10th, 2011
9:05 pm
High Tech, did you see my earlier question to you? Tell me about the pre-game brunch. I haven’t seen anything about any organized Tech functions in El Paso
HighTech
December 10th, 2011
9:21 pm
My comment is awaiting moderation. Apparently the words c lassy and r estaurant are considered questionable. I received an e-mail the other day about it. I posted a link to the r estaurant and a link to the fan guide for you.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 10th, 2011
9:29 pm
HighTech, unless you got that email from a friend, would you forward to me at supersizeorder@yahoo.com? I would appreciate it. I wrote down the name of the restaurant, which you gave earlier, but I would like to get as much info as I can so I can pass it on to the others.
HighTech
December 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
Supersize…it has been sent to you at the address provided.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 10th, 2011
9:50 pm
Thanks, HighTech. Appreciate it. I am outta here now. Have a good night
HighTech
December 10th, 2011
9:55 pm
Thanks Supersize. You too.
1 4 GT
December 10th, 2011
11:33 pm
From what I see on a Google Earth Map, the Mesa Grill ain’t no easy walk to the Sun Bowl Stadium. Just saying.
macrotech
December 10th, 2011
11:37 pm
superDumb is SO obsessed with Tech that it’s STILL making lame comments on Tech blogs….WOW!
wreckbone
December 11th, 2011
2:36 am
v ad will be our double threat Qb, just wait. hope for a good recruiting class but ask you guys know what we never have had EVER! A 5 start recruit. i think coach will get one soon.
and congrats to Gregory and the jackets for beating uga in Athens. i love it. used to not really dislike uga before these Ajc blogs. now i hate them. I loved seeing that pix of fox on the sideline. classic last year you guys spoke of taking down UK and others. I think Gregory is going to have success here and I’m excited for both sports moving forward.
HighTech
December 11th, 2011
8:51 am
1 4 GT…It’s a 0.7 mile walk from the Mesa Street Grill to Sun Bowl Stadium according to Google Maps. It looks to be 2-1/3 to 3 blocks at the most as you could probably walk north on Hawthorne St. and cut across the parking lot.
Romeo
December 11th, 2011
10:01 am
HighTech and Supersize: You guys ever consider taking some females with you or do you prefer guys?
HighTech
December 11th, 2011
10:11 am
Romeo…you need to solicit somewhere else. Not interested.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 11th, 2011
11:44 am
LMAO @ HighTech. You’re right, she’s definitely not my type.
1 4 GT
December 11th, 2011
12:46 pm
High Tech. I was judging from what I saw from overhead shot on Google Earth. Anyway, I may be stretching things a bit as it is since I am still rehabbing from hip replacement and my strength/stamina is still lacking but improving. I’ll make it work out though.
1 4 GT
December 11th, 2011
12:47 pm
Sure hope we aren’t being invaded by pimps and hos!
1 4 GT
December 11th, 2011
12:48 pm
Could there be 2 Mesa Street Grills?
1 4 GT
December 11th, 2011
12:52 pm
Supersize—-sent you a reply to email. I’ll just repeat it here. Can you send me to info to register for the brunch or if you like, just send my name in to them.
HighTech
December 11th, 2011
12:58 pm
1 4 GT…Mesa Street Grill – 2525 North Mesa Street, El Paso, TX
Get directions to Sun Bowl Stadium from their on Google Maps. You’ll see it’s not that far.
As painful as the rehab after hip replacement is, people I know who stick with the rehab end up much better off. They do not use a cane or walker.
1 4 GT
December 11th, 2011
12:58 pm
Just Googled Mesa St Bar & Grill-2525 N Mesa ST—-also Tx hwy 20 I believe—-it looks like a really nice place on their web site.
HighTech
December 11th, 2011
1:01 pm
From there, not their…should proofread before posting.
HighTech
December 11th, 2011
1:03 pm
1 4 GT…It does look nice. Remember, too, the brunch is not free. It may be pricey.
1 4 GT
December 11th, 2011
1:04 pm
High Tech—there is no pain at all—my mobility is good and improving—-I use a cane when I go out to make sure I don’t lose my balance—-I can go up and down stairs now—-I just don’t get in any hurry—- life is indeed much better now—-THANKS
1 4 GT
December 11th, 2011
1:08 pm
HT–aren’t all restaurants pricey today–I live in Eatonton–small town to say the least–had lunch off the square—-iced tea, fried green tomatoes & 2 fish tacos–really good lunch but $20 was gone
HighTech
December 11th, 2011
1:14 pm
Very true about the price of food. I usually expect to pay more if it looks pretty on the plate. Click on Mesa Street’s menu to see some of what they fix. Very nice.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 11th, 2011
1:14 pm
1 4 GT, I will email you the link, but I will just go ahead and put two on my reservation so you won’t have to worry about it.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 11th, 2011
1:15 pm
By the way, anybody not going to El Paso should consider buying tickets and donating them to soldiers at Fort Bliss. Tech provides an option for doing that. It sells more tickets for Tech AND it gives some servicemen the opportunity to see a bowl game for free. I am going to buy 2 extras just for that.
1 4 GT
December 11th, 2011
1:25 pm
Thanks Supersize. Yeah High Tech. I saw that. Looks like a good place that probably has a good local trade. I believe I saw where it opened in 1998. That,s pretty long lived in the food & beverage business, so they must be doing something right. My ex-wife and I went out quite a bit, no kids, back in the 70’s & early 80’s, and it was true then too. The prettier the food looked on the plate, the more it cost. Our favorite restaurant was the “ABBEY” in downtown Atlanta, an old church converted to a restaurant. The staff dressed as monks and nuns. We always had 5 wait staff. But it was delicious.
HighTech
December 11th, 2011
1:34 pm
I remember the Abbey. I think it is still in business. If you’re given sherbet to cleanse your palate, you might be eating at an expensive restaurant.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 11th, 2011
1:43 pm
Wow, I haven’t heard of the Abbey in years. I ate there once back in the 70s. It was GREAT!!!!
And HighTech, that wold be called SORBET at a place like that, not SHERBERT. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
December 11th, 2011
1:56 pm
1 4 GT, check your email
1 4 GT
December 11th, 2011
2:03 pm
Lost a post to these stupid filters for no good reason except I haven’t said a thing about football. ARRGGGHHHHH!!!!!
1 4 GT
December 11th, 2011
2:10 pm
Well that one got thru–last 2 vanished into the cyber-world. Got your email Supersize. Abbey closed for many years. El Paso steakhouse does not take reservations ever. Open the 31st 4:00-9:00. Man I spoke with said a table for four should not be that long a wait but larger groups were another story. Look at their web site at the menu pics–you get plenty to eat. Hope High Tech decides to go.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 11th, 2011
2:14 pm
Got it, 1 4. Surprised at those operating hours, but if we get there by 5PM, we should be ok. Yeah, I hope HighTech and a bunch of other fans go too. Would be fun to have an all Tech New Year’s Eve. lol ESPECIALLY after a win
Supersize that order, mutt
December 11th, 2011
2:16 pm
1 4, I emailed GT1971 all our plans. I’m sure they will be ok with them
HighTech
December 11th, 2011
2:43 pm
Supersize…Sorbet. lol. My tastes are more along the lines of Cracker Barrel.
Too bad the Abbey is closed. Sad they way many of the good places go away or go downhill. Aunt Fannie’s Cabin. Coach and Six. Is Ray’s on the River still in business?
1 4 GT
December 11th, 2011
2:54 pm
I think Ray’s is still going, Ah, good memories. Pitty Pat’s Porch. Johnny Reb’s for Sunday dinner. Hey, nothing wrong with Cracker Barrel. The Sunday fried chicken breast is delish.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 11th, 2011
3:29 pm
Coach and Six is closed too? WOW. I never ate there, but that was one of the first fancy restaurants I ever knew about when I was at Tech; I always dreamed of going there. But boy, I LOVED Aunt Fannie’s Cabin; that was some awesome eating. I never heard of Ray’s but there is a Ray’s Coastal Cafe in Augusta that serves Caribbean food; it’s pretty good. And I do enjoy me some good Cracker Barrel eating. I just wish they had real fried chicken, like Po Folk’s used to have. Everything else there is good though. When I was in school, there were a couple of all-you-can-eat catfish places, and a bunch of us Tech students would go there and PIG OUT!!!! That’s probably why they all closed. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
December 11th, 2011
3:30 pm
I think Johnny Reb’s was the first real restaurant I ever ate at in Atlanta. MMMM, that was good too. Pitty Pat’s Porch is still going, but the last time I went, it wasn’t as good as I had remembered it being.
Romeo
December 11th, 2011
3:40 pm
Might be more fun if you carried some females but I can uderstand if you don’t like them.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 11th, 2011
3:45 pm
No thanks, Romeo, you are not our type. I’m sure we will all do just fine without you. Besides there is at least one wife who is going too. Not that that helps the others, but………..LOL