Rice’s suspension will continue
Georgia Tech guard Glen Rice Jr.’s suspension will continue into the Yellow Jackets’ Tuesday night game against Clemson. Coach Brian Gregory said on the ACC teleconference Monday morning that Rice will not play in the game or practice with the team Monday.
Rice was suspended indefinitely prior to Tech’s Saturday game against Virginia Tech, a 74-73 overtime loss, and did not travel with the team to Blacksburg, Va. The Jackets played one of their best games of the season, losing on a desperation 3-pointer by Virginia Tech guard Dorenzo Hudson as time expired.
“I was proud of the way our guys competed for 45 minutes and I thought we played some of our best basketball,” Gregory said.
Rice, Tech’s leading scorer and rebounder, also was suspended for the first three games of the season.
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CPJ Disciple
February 20th, 2012
11:35 am
First?
TechFan
February 20th, 2012
11:45 am
Rice needs to get it together if he even wants the possibly of playing at the next level. But the way is going about it he will just be a after thought when we finaly leaves Ga Tech.
5150 UOAD
February 20th, 2012
11:45 am
He better pull his head out or just stop going to class and start trying to get ready for the NBA or Europe.
HighTech
February 20th, 2012
11:51 am
“I was proud of the way our guys competed for 45 minutes and I thought we played some of our best basketball,” Gregory said.
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It was an exciting game to watch. I felt really bad for the guys for fighting through overtime the way they did and then to lose because of a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Wrecker
February 20th, 2012
12:21 pm
I would normally say that his dad needs to plant a foot in his backside, but Rice, Sr. is not exactly a paragon of virtue and self-restraint either.
Hayseed Dixie
February 20th, 2012
12:46 pm
The guys played good enough to win vs. VaTech, and they never quit. Sometimes the hail-Mary gets through.
I’m glad CBG is sticking to his guns and setting a precedent with Rice.
Jacket Backer
February 20th, 2012
12:52 pm
Better days are ahead. We have the right coach!
Go Jackets!!
lanier
February 20th, 2012
1:09 pm
time to move on without Rice
collegeballfan
February 20th, 2012
1:34 pm
“We have the right coach!”
I agree Jacket Backer.
carolinajacket
February 20th, 2012
1:38 pm
I doubt that he will be at Tech next year, and his apparent attitude towards being a team player (not so, its all about me) will make his departure good for the team. I expect next year’s team, without him, will be much more competitive.
techie
February 20th, 2012
1:39 pm
i agree the right coach is in place, we are just having a rough year in sports, even our friday ace pitcher lost to a team from up north who im sure hasnt had a lot of outdoor practices.
DRad Fan
February 20th, 2012
1:56 pm
I second or third it etc. We do have the right coach. It may take a couple of years, but with the right coach and a new arena, we will be ok.
GT Dude
February 20th, 2012
2:12 pm
I am not sure I get it???
In Basketball, how many strikes do you get until you are OUT, as in “out of here”
realfan
February 20th, 2012
2:12 pm
We have the right coach? Not sure what that is based on. I hope you are right. But 3 suspensions and still on the team? What’s it take to cut the apron string.
Buzzoff
February 20th, 2012
2:13 pm
Why would Rice want to play for the worst team in the ACC? I would jet to another school too. Brian Gregory hasn’t done anything and has proven nothing to make Rice want to stay. The basketball program is an embarrasment to the sport and should consider joining the southern conference if not drop it all together! What a waste of money for the new stadium. GT hoops is garbage just like the GT administration (ie Radakovich). GT will never win 10 games in a season again!! GT = JOKE!!!
Tech Fan Plus
February 20th, 2012
2:14 pm
Such a sad story with Rice. Being a member of the team does not seem high on his priority list. Hate to say it, but might as well cut ties with him and move on. Hope he gets himself straightened out.
GT Dude
February 20th, 2012
2:20 pm
@Buzzoff – Chill out dude!
Remember it is never as bad or as good as it seems in the moment.
Back away for a few minutes, grab a latte then come back and tell how you really feel
Buzzed
February 20th, 2012
2:39 pm
How much was that 3-pointer worth?
swarmi
February 20th, 2012
2:46 pm
My opinion, I liked to see Rice make those jumpers “on the way down”…
Evidently I’m the only one that does not know the reason for this…I do not think he was “not a team plalyer”.
juvenal
February 20th, 2012
3:01 pm
at least the cops are not involved…..nzaa gonna rule, or did i just get a life & missed it?
Buzzy
February 20th, 2012
3:02 pm
I think Buzzoff is actually Rice. Grow up dude. I know it’s hard to think of anyone taking responsibility for thier actions. Wouldn’t it be nice? Perhaps an new trend? If so, I fully support it.
5150 UOAD
February 20th, 2012
3:18 pm
Wow the UGa fans have invaded mom & dad’s backyard. The tree guys showed up a 3. late to start taking down a tree. The nice Brazilian man that owns the company is here too. Imagine that 2 of the Crew have either a UGa hat or sweat shirt. I bet they are HUGE dwags fans too.
CC
February 20th, 2012
3:28 pm
Bravo Coach Gregory!
This ship ain’t going to be run by the mates… and it actually has captain.
Wylie
February 20th, 2012
4:01 pm
Gregory is trying to boost himself in the eyes of the media and using GR as his tool.If he were such a great coach he wouldn’t have to suspend a player for silliness.When was the last time coach K suspended a player.He doesn’t have to because he has the respect of his players.You don’t brow beat players into submission that is not coaching.Obviously,Rice was not in legal trouble or violating NCAA rules.Gregory needs to act like a grown man and set an example.Rice is the only exciting one on that boring-inconsistent team.
matthew
February 20th, 2012
4:07 pm
what exactly did he do to warrant the suspension? does anyone have any insight into this?
Kyle
February 20th, 2012
4:22 pm
I know Shumpert is glad he left .Gregory would have played suspension games with him too.Go Shumpert! He knew better. Prob why Oliver transferred to Seton. What did Rice do?
GTBob
February 20th, 2012
4:23 pm
I’m pretty shocked that he is still on the team at this point. Benched at the end of last year by Hewitt, suspended by Gregory first three games this season, and suspended again by Gregory now. He should be thankful that Gregory is even giving him a chance.
Kyle
February 20th, 2012
4:39 pm
He Is still on the team because he is the only one worth watching .A boring team needs at least one player worth watching.He is the only one at this point on the team that has a chance of going to the league. Maybe if he wasn’t suspended so much he could get his game going. The team was fun to watch when Hewitt was coaching.The rest are awful shooters.
hoops guru
February 20th, 2012
4:43 pm
Buzzoff …..It is better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
Donnie
February 20th, 2012
4:55 pm
What a joke Gt basketball has become. First off they should have stopped bargain shopping for a real coach. Maybe they would have gotten a good one.I have stopped watching them. The majority of the team can’t shoot and the turnovers are unbelievable.Miller stops playing every game in the third quarter because he is too tired.Gregory is not the answer.He will be fired in the end.Might be a blessing for Rice in the end. Maybe he can go somewhere else and thrive. I want to know what he did to warrant suspension too. Probably, rolled his eyes at Gregory and got caught.Mountain out of a mole hill.
GoTech
February 20th, 2012
4:57 pm
Heartbreaking loss! Team played better without Rice.
Jacket Dad
February 20th, 2012
4:57 pm
Kudos to Coach Gregory. He has taken control of this team and is leading like a coach should. We don’t know all the facts, but have seen enough of Rice’s behavior to know this probably was necessary.
This season is turning out to be as hard as predicted, but I see positive things in our future.
909
February 20th, 2012
5:08 pm
IMHO, Rice’s play seems to show a lack of discipline, fundamentals, and desire.
His “drive & heave-up a 1-handed prayer” style of shooting isnt very successful
and IMO shows a lack of discipline and fundamentals.
His “persona” on the court seems to be that of someone who really doesnt care any more.
IMHO, the more tattoos a player has, the bigger the knucklehead he probably is.
Alex
February 20th, 2012
5:13 pm
Why all the secretiveness? Why was Rice suspended?I won’t be passing judgement on the young man until I hear the reason for all these suspensions of the same player.Is this what BG did at Dayton? Maybe he should be suspended if he can’t get his team to win with his coaching ability.What a mess my schools sports programs have become.Disappointing.
Joe
February 20th, 2012
5:16 pm
So Kyle what was fun about CPU team losing losing losing. One good season out of 8 never did better than 500 in acc what a joke and arrogant jerk. Never his fault. Gutless. Sorry coach and weak man and person. Very selfish. Like his players
Alex
February 20th, 2012
5:16 pm
Tattoos have nothing to do with a player’s performance. Ignorance is contagious .
Buzoff
February 20th, 2012
5:23 pm
@hoops guru…is that yoda speak? Seriously…if you want change you need to voice your opinion…I don’t care what dumb fools here call me (troll, UGA fan etc). Nothing ever gets done unless you do it yourself. You think building a new facility will make GT a better basketball program? GT has sucked the might wiener in hoops a LOOOOONNNGGG time. BTW football has looked like the sham that it is too! PJ will never win a good (if GT ever goes) bowl game. I think GT should consider playing team like LA Laf or Akron maybe they will win a bowl game. Oh and forget about UGA…..GT will lose every one of those games forever!!! What is it now…..175 to 20?
GTBob
February 20th, 2012
5:23 pm
Why all the secretiveness?
Can you name any coach in any sport who publicly talks about internal team issues?
GTBob
February 20th, 2012
5:26 pm
You think building a new facility will make GT a better basketball program?
Yes actually. A new arena can help recruiting, and bring in more money which can be used to improve facilities. Please tell us how a new facility will hurt things.
Buzoff
February 20th, 2012
5:27 pm
@GTBob….problem is Brian Gregory is not a coach yet….haven’t seen anything yet that resembles coaching…just a fat paycheck for someone who was given a job…who tells his team to run around in circles until the shot clock winds down…PATHETIC!
Techster
February 20th, 2012
5:27 pm
If he doesn’t get the message, ship him off to Dog Univ. with all the other rulebreakers and convicts.
TechB
February 20th, 2012
5:30 pm
Glen is not happy–hopefully, the coach lets him back in time for the ACC tournament
HighTech
February 20th, 2012
5:30 pm
hoops guru…I think Buzoff is determined to remove all doubt.
Buzoff
February 20th, 2012
5:30 pm
Please tell us how a new facility will hurt things.
It will give the alumni and fans a false sense of getting the program back on track. I don’t know who looks dumber right now…the players or the coach. Hire a real friggin’ coach!!!
Buzoff
February 20th, 2012
5:35 pm
@High Tech — You got me? Now can you post something with some interest or are you just gonna talk BS about those who tell the truth about GT hoops and GT football? Facts: Brian Gregory SUCKS…look at his frickin’ record! PJ SUCKS….look at his frickin’ record 1-4 vs VT, 1-4 vs UGA and 0-5 BOWL GAMES….HE fargin’ sucks man……the record SPEAKS for itself.
Kelz
February 20th, 2012
5:37 pm
Gt basketball might as well end their season today.Clemson will beat them.Last place in the ACC. Now how much is Tech playing Gregory? He should give it all back. He doesn’t deserve a dime.I am sick of him suspending Rice every week for headlines, I agree he needs to find another horse to beat, and the team should be winning some games.Almost won isn’t good enough when you are getting paid a cool mil a year. The players get how much? They can’t even get a loan from a friend without getting suspended. The NCAA crooks.
Buzoff
February 20th, 2012
5:41 pm
GT needs to fire Radakovich….he hasn’t made a good move yet! NCAA all over GT for $315 worth of clothes? GT Basketball in shambles! New arena so that everyone see GT get beat my Mercer, GSU and Georgia Southern!!!! GT football beats NOBODY ever….WTF?
carolinajacket
February 20th, 2012
5:48 pm
I said before the season started that we would be near the bottom in the ACC and some folks berated me a bit, saying that we will be well up in the top half. Well, we are not very good right now, but is it possible that we might improve with the new guys coming in? I think so. And as far as firing a first year coach; they hang Dean Smith in effigy. That was real smart. Look at Frank Beamer’s record after five years or so — it was not good. So, perhaps we should give coaches a chance to get their system/players fully in operation before screaming like a wild bangee, calling for their heads.
Buzoff
February 20th, 2012
5:54 pm
@carolinajacket…or you can wait and see how embarassing it becomes for GT in both football and basketball until you can’t even give away tickets or fill up your stadium and arena. You have to admit it is pretty embarassing for GT right now..thank god these kids get a free education at one of the best school’s in the country!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
February 20th, 2012
6:00 pm
Buzzoff, you just proved how ignorant you are. CPJ has only been at Tech for 4 (FOUR) years, We are not 1 – 4 against anybody.
GTBob
February 20th, 2012
6:01 pm
@GTBob….problem is Brian Gregory is not a coach yet….haven’t seen anything yet that resembles coaching
If you think this then you didn’t watch much GT basketball last year and this year. There is a huge difference in a lot of key areas. The guy inherited a terrible team who lost it’s best player to the NBA. I’m not sure what you expected this season to be like.
Supersize that order, mutt
February 20th, 2012
6:15 pm
@ GTBob, and yet Kyle thinks Tech basketball was more fun to watch last year under Hewitt. HA !!!!
Buzoff
February 20th, 2012
6:27 pm
@Supersize…..is that the current record or the soon to be record?….is that another ad hominem….you need some more educacion’. What is UM’s record against GT now too? Stock up on your koolaid bro PJ loves those red lips!
Supersize that order, mutt
February 20th, 2012
6:30 pm
Buzoff, do you have some kind of magical knowledge of the future that the rest of us are not privy to? HELL NO, you don’t. Wait till the games are played before you post a record.
Buzoff
February 20th, 2012
6:32 pm
The guy inherited a terrible team who lost it’s best player to the NBA. I’m not sure what you expected this season to be like.
Just another excuse being used by all the koolaid drinkers. Do you really see any improvment in this GT team? Improvement, even with these players, it what is necessary to prove a coach’s value. This team does not improve! From week 1 to now this team shows absolutely zero improvement. Why do you think BG will turn this around? How many years do you give him? 10? 20? 30?
Vulture
February 20th, 2012
6:34 pm
Who let the dummies out?
Supersize that order, mutt
February 20th, 2012
6:34 pm
@ Buzoff, YES, I see improvement in this team. First, we beat UGA IN Athens, which hasn’t been done by any coach since 1976. I have yet to see us fail to get the ball in on an inbounds pass, something which Hewitt’s teams struggled with EVERY GAME the past two years. We play better defense and have better rebounding. And when we go inside, we actually hit lay-ups, another failing of almost all of Hewitt’s teams.
o'keefe
February 20th, 2012
6:38 pm
I like Gregory.We are going to be proud of him. I would think the team respects him.
Buzoff
February 20th, 2012
6:39 pm
@Supersize….I would put alot more $$ down that I will be saying the same thing next year at this time and you will be trying to continue to defend with the same stuff again (ie need to get the right players, new stadium, need recruiting, players hurt, players suspended). Mark it down GT will be DEAD last in the ACC next year in basketball and go to the crappy bowl again (and LOSE! again).
Buzoff
February 20th, 2012
6:43 pm
@Supersize…you are kidding right? GT beat UGA? That’s an accomplishment? UGA got beat by SC (I think). UGA is the Worst team in the SEC and I don’t care about records either.. GT lost to Alabama, LSU, Fordham, Mercer, Wake etc….etc. GT has NOT shown improvement this year….they cannot press, turn the ball over ALOT…cannot hit FREE THROWS….cannot run the floor on a fast break….CANNOT defend the 3 point shot (worst in ACC)….and CANNOT shoot or score!
o'keefe
February 20th, 2012
6:43 pm
HM. Buzz Off Buzoff. Pretty negative stuff there old boy.
not happening
February 20th, 2012
6:45 pm
should have hired MARK PRICE, I know some of you go crazy when that name gets mentioned and were so hellbent on getting Gregory hired, well good luck with that cr@p…
I realize Gregory was the water boy assistant while Price was winning the 3pt shootout in the NBA so Price could not hold a candle.
Supersize that order, mutt
February 20th, 2012
6:51 pm
Buzzoff, in case you don’t remember, Hewitt had teams that lost to far worse UGA teams than the one in Athens this year. He even somehow managed to lose in Athens in 2004. Explain that, please.
Supersize that order, mutt
February 20th, 2012
6:53 pm
@ not happening, Gregory could turn out to be great or terrible. NOTHING that has happened this year really gives any positive indication of either result. But as for Mark Price, he was a GREAT player at Tech, but he has never coached a game of college basketball anywhere in the country. Gregory at least had coaching experience. As I said, we will see over the next couple of years how that pays off at Tech.
GTBob
February 20th, 2012
6:58 pm
Improvement, even with these players, it what is necessary to prove a coach’s value.
Yeah but normally a coach gets more then 3/4ths of one season to prove his value. I hate to break it to you but most coaches who take over for a fired coach don’t have a great first season. Do you really think we should fire him because he couldn’t take an untalented and previously poorly coached team and turn them into world beaters?
Supersize that order, mutt
February 20th, 2012
7:03 pm
@ Buzzoff, actually, everything you said in response to my claim of improvement were trademarks of Hewitt teams (free throws, etc). Did you really expect a new coach to come in and do much better than Gregory has with those same players, and virtually no recruits of his own. FT shooting is still bad, but there HAS been improvement, regardless of how marginal in some cases, in all those other areas.
papa GT
February 20th, 2012
7:35 pm
Buzoff is not G Rice, he`s Paul Hewett, we doneed too fire Radakovich.
HighTech
February 20th, 2012
7:43 pm
Buzoff…congratulations on your success this evening.
OldGold64
February 20th, 2012
7:53 pm
Yes, we’ll get there – but, it sure would feel good to have some of these well played games fall into the GT win column; for the fans and the Players! I’m seeing some good things from our Coach. His philosophy and his players will revive the GT program.
Supersize that order, mutt
February 20th, 2012
8:01 pm
papa GT, I don’t want to go that far yet, but I have to admit that the handling of the 2009 football investigation on his part SUCKED !!!
Supersize that order, mutt
February 20th, 2012
8:07 pm
Damn, the filters are really screwed up. I made a post on the other blog that I wanted to post here too. It won’t post here, even though it did on the other blog
Supersize that order, mutt
February 20th, 2012
8:08 pm
Did you guys know that John Glenn will turn 91 in July? They had an interview with him on the network news tonight and said that.
Supersize that order, mutt
February 20th, 2012
8:10 pm
That was what I had tried to post but couldn’t. Obviously, it has nothing to do with football or basketball, but I thought it was interesting. I had no idea he was that old.
billyBobjacket
February 20th, 2012
9:09 pm
Anybody heard anything about HGH use at Wesleyan? Our neighbor’s nephew just joined the swim team over there, and she said kids were telling him he needed to get on HGH if he wanted to succeed. Is that legal in high school? Evidently kids get Rx for it for “growth” issues, and then hoard it to keep taking it or sell it to other kids
Donnie
February 20th, 2012
9:30 pm
To all of you Hewitt haters-Let’s see first year GMU coach,Paul Hewitt has a 23-6 record.I thought first year coaches were suppose to have no wins records like BG.Paul Hewitt ,obviously, knows how to coach.Other first year coaches also have good records. Just face it Hewitt can coach and get his players respect. Gregory can’t.Poor choice
foothills
February 20th, 2012
9:33 pm
Hey Wylie, K has his own players, not some he inherited.
foothills
February 20th, 2012
9:36 pm
Donnie, IF CPH would have coached rather than stand on a soapbox while in ATL, we wouldn’t be having this conversation.
William Casey
February 20th, 2012
10:01 pm
I wonder about those criticizing Coach Gregory: have any of you ever been paid to coach basketball? Even play on an organized team? The ignorance is astounding. No coach should be evaluated until after at least three full seasons. I’ll wait and form opinions about the Rice suspension until we know the reason(s). I do know (from watching games) that Rice wasn’t buying into CBG’s system.
Donnie
February 20th, 2012
10:02 pm
Foothills obviously he can coach. You are delusional.
William Casey
February 20th, 2012
10:09 pm
GUYS! Mark Price does NOT want to be a college head coach. Otherwise, he would have done some of the things required by now. I love Price as a player and person. He’s just not that into coaching.
Donnie
February 20th, 2012
10:10 pm
A new coach doesnt need three seasons to be evaluated when he is making that kind of money .Thats nonsense and I have coached and played sports for over 20 years .
Supersize that order, mutt
February 20th, 2012
10:39 pm
Donnie, Hewitt is coaching a bunch of GOOD players that he inherited from the last coach at GMU. Once he starts recruiting his own players, then you will see the same results that he had in Atlanta the last 5 years he was there. He left Tech with NOTHING for Gregory to do much with.
kiddjacket
February 21st, 2012
12:19 am
if tech suck or if they do good ill be rooting for em to me gt will always be number one… To buzz off do what your name implies and buzz off lol
Buzz 2011
February 21st, 2012
6:28 am
@Buzzoff….. Go to another site to push your BS..GT will soar next year and you
will love it. Perhaps you are a leghumper………..Football and basketball!!!
Tech Man
February 21st, 2012
8:42 am
Just kick this guy off the team completely. He’s a cancer and needs to be separated from those who are trying to do the right thing.
GTVegas
February 21st, 2012
8:52 am
Hewitt did the same thing when he came to GT, coached some good players he inherited to some degree of success. The other difference is that Hewitt now has a contract that requires him to perform. He will have some initial success, get a new gimme contract that does not require him to perform and fall flat on his face.
I personally think Hewitt can be a great coach, when he wants to be, or has to be, but the contract at GT was just plain “Braineless”.
As for BG, he inherited nothing, no team players, no stadium and next to no fan support.
He has a pass for a couple more years.
Albert
February 21st, 2012
9:19 am
I wish I were like 51 UOAD, GT Bob and Supersize. An expert on every topic and a legend in my own mind.
C C
February 21st, 2012
9:22 am
Former players like James Forrest, Malcolm Mackey, and Brian Domalik all like what they see out of CBG, and are made to feel welcome…which was not the case under Hewitt. Like many of us — those of us who aren’t haters and trolls — those players see the reasons that things will get a lot better:
http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/alums-supporting-tech-gregory-1356619.html
But hey…what do they know?
Supersize that order, mutt
February 21st, 2012
9:44 am
Albert, just settle for having a mind; that would be a good start.
Supersize that order, mutt
February 21st, 2012
9:45 am
@ C C, you’re right. That was very good article by Ken, wasn’t it?
TheDeegan
February 21st, 2012
10:26 am
Goydish was his high school coach, what do you expect. The guy is the absolute worst basketball coach in regards to preparation for the next level.
Albert
February 21st, 2012
11:49 am
For real ! I see so many posts by you all that you have to be mental giants. I may start a fan club for you guys.
UGA = Yawn
February 21st, 2012
12:15 pm
Donnie, are you white?
UGA = Yawn
February 21st, 2012
12:16 pm
I didn’t think so.
kiddjacket
February 21st, 2012
12:59 pm
looking foward to the guy stacey poole jr playing at tech with the majority of the starters returning plus a top 25 recruiting class things look bright for brian gregory
JTK
February 21st, 2012
1:25 pm
I am proud of coach Gregory. We have the right kind of man for Tech and I have not doubt that we will see that in the win column in coming seasons. Way to go Tech.
MadDaug
February 21st, 2012
3:10 pm
All these guys ripping Brian Gregory don’t know basketball. This team looks MUCH better-coached than last year, and it’s basically the same guys. They’re losing because they don’t have much *talent*, esp at the guard spots. I’m more concerned that we don’t seem to have any true points guards coming in next year. I’m forgetting something…what was it…oh that’s right, that buster Ice. “R” is for respect, and he doesn’t deserve any.
Fats OKelley
February 23rd, 2012
10:59 am
Stick to your guns,Coach………………..You are the law on that court. Anybody doesn’t like it. Hit the road NOW
Fats OKelley
February 23rd, 2012
11:01 am
We can WAIT for winning seasons. We can not allow this disrespect among players FROM NOW ON.