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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5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:33 pm
Need to convert this 3rd down
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:33 pm
way too low of a pass
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
10:34 pm
lol @ 5150…the guy in the Elvis outfit used to work at a fish house in Lawrenceville.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:34 pm
That was 1 ugly pass
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:35 pm
I love the Walmart people watching
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
10:35 pm
Was that still@the Bar in the blue Elvis suit?
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
10:36 pm
What team did go to?
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:37 pm
I hope no fan get shot at the Ga Dome tonight. I hear people shooting guns in the air already. A few years back a bullet came down through the Dome roof and hit a lady in the leg.
OkieDawg
December 31st, 2011
10:37 pm
This just in: CPJ was seen with his tongue in the Chocolate Wonderfall at Golden Corral. Seemed to be mumbling something about those mentally challenged Walmart workers. Last seen being drug out by GT administrative staff. GT alum, quick, send money.
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
10:37 pm
I think he went by Hunka Hunka Burning Love.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:38 pm
48 here is the link. http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/7380651/kurt-busch-joins-phoenix-racing-no-51-chevrolet-sprint-cup
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
10:38 pm
HT
Are Bristol tickets are easier to get now?
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:40 pm
I don’t get the Elvis thing after he got fat and wore those suits in Vegas.
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
10:40 pm
Dawg, they have been easier the past couple of years.
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
10:42 pm
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kurt Busch will drive the No. 51 for Phoenix Racing in 2012, saying the deal was finalized with owner James Finch late Wednesday night over a “beer and a handshake.”
A beer and a handshake……lol that’s all I needed to see!
Can’t stand Kurt!
trey
December 31st, 2011
10:42 pm
What happened girls?
lmaoooooooo
How ’bout them Utes!
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
10:45 pm
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:37 pm
I hope no fan get shot at the Ga Dome tonight. I hear people shooting guns in the air already. A few years back a bullet came down through the Dome roof and hit a lady in the
Are you serious?
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:48 pm
Yes it happened a few years back at a Falcons game. they had to get on the roof to find the hole and patch it. sorry it was a boy. http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/boy-most-likely-shot-264997.html
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
10:48 pm
HT
Do you like the racing at Bristol now?
I’m not a fan of that progressive banking.
OkieDawg
December 31st, 2011
10:50 pm
Airfare to El Paso $250
riceless
Hotel in El Paso $200
Meals in El Paso $200
Booze in El Paso $300
Pole Dancers in El Paso $450
Sun Bowl Tixs $10
Losing to the Utes
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
10:50 pm
That’s crazy!
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:51 pm
I just wish they would let the cars go faster at Atlanta, Tally and Daytona.
UVa hasn’t caught a break in the 2nd half for sure.
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
10:52 pm
Okie
I wish I could pay my bills in rice!
Lol
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
10:52 pm
They changed the surface on the track. They can race three abreast now. There are fewer crashes, but I think the racing is improved overall.
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
10:53 pm
lol @ Dawg…riceless indeed. No beans either.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:54 pm
48 wouldn’t that freak you out. lucky it wasn’t in somebodies head.
that was a Block in the back on the pass attempt. 16 sec of running around
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
10:55 pm
5150
Faster?
Dude they are hauling the mail already! Lol
When Carl dumped brad kessalowski on the front stretch st ATL it happened in front of me, I pissed my pants! Lol
When I grow up I want to be a B-Back
December 31st, 2011
10:55 pm
The wheels are coming off…..CPJ is officially on the hot seat…..if he goes 6-6 next year he could be fired……the Triple Option will not work at this level because talented players do not want to play in that system…….it is over.
dawggirl
December 31st, 2011
10:56 pm
I don’t know why, but I honestly hurt for you guys. That was a tough loss, and I really wanted you to break the losing bowl streak (much like I wanted my boyfriend’s Northwestern team to break their years old bowl curse).
Just heard about Jeff Porter’s wife. I feel sick.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:56 pm
I bet. That was dangerous but Pay back is a B and even more so in 4800lb car doing 180 mph
Coleman Rudolph Was Right
December 31st, 2011
10:58 pm
Paul Johnson has to go….the TO is embarrassing….did anyone actually think Tech would score a touchdown with 1:24 left in regulation play……..Karma Police have arrested Paul Johnson….he is a jerk and deserves what he is getting.
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
10:58 pm
This game is over. I dread hearing from the Auburn people I know about how they won their bowl game.
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
10:58 pm
HT
I liked the ole bump and run there myself….
Rusty and Dale had some GREAT races at that track!
I loved it when rusty threw that water bottle at Dale!
10 out of 11
December 31st, 2011
10:59 pm
SEC defeats ACC again. Love it.
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
10:59 pm
Oh yes a fight is in order at the end of this game. I’m having trouble keeping my eyes open.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
10:59 pm
I am so over the Gatorade bath. Can’t they do something different?
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
11:00 pm
10 out of 11….Happy New Year.
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
11:00 pm
Well vandy… You guys did not keep the SEC un blemished!
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
11:00 pm
HT you gona miss the new year?.
10 out of 11
December 31st, 2011
11:01 pm
HighTech, to you as well.
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
11:01 pm
The Gatorade bath is a worn out cliche. It’s a lazy replacement for carrying the coach off the field on your shoulders.
OkieDawg
December 31st, 2011
11:02 pm
Aubie 43 Virgin 24
That pretty much sums up the strength of the ACC juggernauts.
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
11:03 pm
Juggernaut? You’re being generous to the Cavaliers.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
11:04 pm
I mean what is great about getting your caoch wet when he has to go get a trophy and shake the other coaches hand. The losing coach should maybe the one getting wet.
48 i am getting possum hungry what to you think they will do with the possum after they Drop it?
Dawg48
December 31st, 2011
11:06 pm
Next year Georgia gets the perfect schedule , Florida , Tennessee are down, good team coming back preseason top 10 possible.
It will all probably come true but the dang Mayan Indians had to pick 2012 to be when the world ends!
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
11:06 pm
lol…no chick-fil-a and no possum for 5150. How about a ham or turkey sandwich?
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
11:07 pm
Georgia looks to have a good recruiting class, too. Marshall impresses me as much as Drew did last year.
5150 UOAD
December 31st, 2011
11:08 pm
No I still have some BBQ left but i know i will really want a Chick-fil-A tomorrow.
Indemnitor
December 31st, 2011
11:08 pm
Hi this is mark Bradley from el paso ! My “partner ” Paul just got up to wash himself off and I wanted to login to let everyone know he is SuperSmart and y’All need to back off. You’re lucky to have him just ilke I just did. That’s how it goes down in the mtns of north Carolina.
HighTech
December 31st, 2011
11:08 pm
Chick-fil-a serves breakfast, too.