Georgia Tech-Utah game thread
Greetings-
Just about an hour from kickoff (now 2:21 p.m. EST). I’m getting pretty intrigued to see how this game unfolds. Not having seen Utah, it’s kind of hard to get a grasp, but I think a lot of it comes down to two things. First, can Georgia Tech move the ball on Utah’s run defense, especially without Omoregie Uzzi not starting (as has been announced). Shaquille Mason will start; it’s undetermined if Uzzi will get snaps. B-back David Sims will play some, but how much is also not clear. Expect Preston Lyons to get plenty of snaps in his final game.
Second, can Tech stop John White? I imagine Utah will be more than content to pound the Jackets with Smith it’s the Utes are able. Worth watching – the sledgehammer blocking of fullback Shawn Asiata.
Other items of interest:
1. Wind is blowing pretty briskly towards the open end zone. I’m not sure of direction; if you’re watching on television, it’ll be the end zone on the right.
2. Steven Sylvester’s parents Roderick and Barbara are at the game with their other son Roderick Jr., completing a pretty remarkable feat. They have attended every one of their son’s Tech games in his career, home, away and bowl. They drove to this one with the families of Tevin Washington and Jamal Golden. Mr. Sylvester reports it took about 22 hours from the family’s home in McDonough, a pretty quick clip.
“I told Tevin’s dad he missed his calling,” Roderick Sylvester said. “He should have been a truck driver or something.”
The Sylvesters’ motivation to attend every game came from Roderick’s military service, from which he retired in 2006, which kept him from attending many of Steven’s games.
“You can’t make up for lost time, but I promised Steven as long as I’m healthy, you can look up (in the stands) and know we will be there,” he said.
3. Utah will be short two starters, left guard Miles Mason and and defensive tackle Dave Kruger. The Utes rotate a lot of defensive linemen, so that shouldn’t be as big a factor, but Mason’s injury may.
That’s about all I’ve got for now. I can’t say I’ve been to a wide variety of stadiums, but this is one of the more memorable settings. It’s set in the Franklin Mountains, which overlook the stadium beyond one end zone, and the visiting stands are carved into the side of a rocky hill.
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George Stein
December 31st, 2011
4:49 pm
Never side bump again, Al Groh.
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
4:49 pm
Erk
Lol….he does li cut people off that call in on his show.
Gorilla Biscuit
December 31st, 2011
4:49 pm
Utah will now have to throw. Groh needs to unleash the Dawgs….er Bees.
WDE
December 31st, 2011
4:50 pm
wow the bugs are sure stinging the Utes in the last couple of mins.
WDE
December 31st, 2011
4:50 pm
sack!
Trade School FTW
December 31st, 2011
4:51 pm
Wow……guess an ole dawg(sic) can learn new tricks. Go Jackets!
Jackets/Packers
December 31st, 2011
4:52 pm
Nice slip Gorilla.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
4:52 pm
I am really HAT’n all the non-adjustments Groh Made at the half.
Jackets/Packers
December 31st, 2011
4:54 pm
Nice game Preston.
OkieDawg
December 31st, 2011
4:54 pm
Finally, it looks like GT will not bring another embarrassment to our great state.
davidinloganville
December 31st, 2011
4:54 pm
QB playing very smart this half I didn’t get to see the first half how did he look?
George Stein
December 31st, 2011
4:55 pm
If only could do the same, OkieDawg.
George Stein
December 31st, 2011
4:55 pm
*you
Jackets/Packers
December 31st, 2011
4:55 pm
@5150.
All our own haters have sure shut up.
I wonder of they enjoy the games where things go right.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
4:56 pm
Okie the Dawgs not getting arrested was a good start to stopping the states embarrassment.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
4:57 pm
Jack/Pack I know when the dawgs do better in a game it makes me sad. LOL
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
4:57 pm
Tech will choke in the 4th…..
Ol'JacketFan
December 31st, 2011
4:58 pm
Jackets/Packers, haters gonna hate
Go Jackets!
December 31st, 2011
4:58 pm
We need a death march!
Jackets/Packers
December 31st, 2011
4:58 pm
Tevin did Ok.
Kicker missed two FGs.
We did not get the points our yardage should have given us.
Whether Hill did offensive pass interference on 1st play from scrimmage, that was also anothter good pass.
C’mon guys.
Put this away.
Dawg Gone
December 31st, 2011
4:58 pm
@5150 UOAD really how did you think that little matter of probation made the state look?
Gorilla Biscuit
December 31st, 2011
4:58 pm
I hope the plans are to get out of El Paso before midnight.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
4:59 pm
I don’t know how Tech fans feel when things are good. Probably like the UGa fans that want Richt gone and he wins 10 easy games and get an extension.
Glad no INT
Max
December 31st, 2011
4:59 pm
Rip on Tevin all day, and he’s actually played pretty well haha. Still don’t want to see him starting next year. Keep it up today though
Joe Schmoe
December 31st, 2011
4:59 pm
Dogs not going to win a bowl game… just sayin..
Jackets/Packers
December 31st, 2011
4:59 pm
Can’t argue that one Ol’ Jacket.
Go Jackets!
December 31st, 2011
4:59 pm
OkieDawg, what’s the over/under on how many times IC taps his helmet against Michigan State? LOL
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
4:59 pm
48 you must be thinking about 3/4 Aaron Murray
George Stein
December 31st, 2011
5:00 pm
I’m pretty sure the 29-2 stat is the other half the “GT can’t comeback” thing.
Go Jackets!
December 31st, 2011
5:01 pm
Dawg Gone, how did the whole Jan Kemp issue make the state look?
Jackets/Packers
December 31st, 2011
5:01 pm
@Max.
We can agree it should be a very good competition next year.
I’ve learned not to disagree with the coaches who see them day in and day out.
That’s all.
I can respect your being a Synjin fan and wishing he had gotten more time.
George Stein
December 31st, 2011
5:01 pm
*other
I can’t type today.
Gorilla Biscuit
December 31st, 2011
5:02 pm
5150, I was trying to be nice, but I believe the GnaTs have two players suspended versus Georgia’s zero.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
5:02 pm
your are right GEORGE
OkieDawg
December 31st, 2011
5:02 pm
I didn’t know you could go to a bowl game if you’re on probation. What’s up?
BW
December 31st, 2011
5:02 pm
Most GT fans will pull for UGA when we don’t play each other..we just don’t like all the dawg smart mouth talkers on blog.
WDE
December 31st, 2011
5:03 pm
Anyone else tried of hearing about Vern’s throat?
Max
December 31st, 2011
5:03 pm
Jack pack: not a syncing fan, just not happy with where I expect the program to be. I should probably temper my expectations haha.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
5:04 pm
Gorilla for the last game, but how many UGa players have been suspended all year? I can think of 5 tech players. Hell UGa had almost that many for one game.
George Stein
December 31st, 2011
5:04 pm
You are wrong (per the usual), Okie. That’s what’s up.
davidinloganville
December 31st, 2011
5:04 pm
go jackets!, not as bad as the tech students being arrested for being terrorist.
Jackets/Packers
December 31st, 2011
5:04 pm
@5150.
You missed your chance to dress like an idiot and get on national tv.
As did I.
BW
December 31st, 2011
5:04 pm
Richt has forgiving heart but Coach Johnson don’t play.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
5:05 pm
Cincy with a TD pass 17 vandy 7
OldSchoolTechFanatic
December 31st, 2011
5:05 pm
Were on probation for not being forthright with the NCAA. I still do not think they have proved anything on Bay Bay have they ?
UGA fan...not fanatic
December 31st, 2011
5:06 pm
BW, the smart asses from both sides are nincompoops.
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
5:06 pm
Let’s stop all the name calling children! Let’s enjoy the game!
Ol'JacketFan
December 31st, 2011
5:06 pm
Time for a CPJ death march!
Gorilla Biscuit
December 31st, 2011
5:07 pm
5150, I can think of 5 guys for 6.5 games???
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
5:07 pm
davinin… or the UGA students for all the DUIs, MIP, Theft, and dealing drugs in their dorm.