Tech offense effective in scrimmage
Notes from Saturday morning scrimmage. It was closed to public and media, so this is all based off of accounts from coaches and players. It’s like Rashomon.
1. Even without its two starting offensive tackles and the starting B-back, the Georgia Tech offense put in an effective morning of work in the team’s Saturday scrimmage.
In the Yellow Jackets’ first full-team scrimmage of fall camp, the first-team offense twice drove 70 yards for touchdowns and reached field-goal position on a third possession.
“They were pretty good at doing what we do,” coach Paul Johnson said. “When we started in the auxiliary stuff, not so good.”
Charles Perkins and Zach Laskey subbed for David Sims at B-back. Sims, who had surgery in the summer to repair a stress fracture in his shin, has been held out. Tackles Ray Beno and Morgan Bailey were replaced by Bryan Chamberlain and Tyler Kidney.
“First drive, we opened up and kind of ran the ball down the field at will, but after that, [the defense] started adjusting and started doing some new stuff and kind of slowed us down,” guard Will Jackson said. “All in all, that was probably the best first scrimmage we’ve had since I’ve been here, in terms of both sides.”
Quarterback Tevin Washington made some plays throwing the ball, hitting receiver Jeff Greene on the opening drive for a 15-yard gain and later setting up A-back Tony Zenon for a 27-yard reception across the middle. While he drove the team to two touchdowns on the first-team defense, Washington conceded he wanted to be more patient in the pocket.
“We executed a couple drives running the ball, running the option,” quarterbacks and B-backs coach Brian Bohannon said. “We still want to improve in the passing game a little more, (be) more efficient when we do throw it.”
2. Defensive coordinator Al Groh deemed the scrimmage “a positive day,” noting three forced turnovers, crisp tackling and further evidence that his players have a deep enough understanding of the schematic concepts to “mix and match some of them to solve the issues that the offense presents you.”
Groh gave a positive report on nose tackle T.J. Barnes, whose fitness level was one of the questions going into the scrimmage.
“He’s trained very hard and his stamina, there’s been no indication in training camp of any real stamina issues, and there did not seem to be [Saturday],” he said.
Outside linebacker Nick Menocal made one of the plays of the morning. He chased down quarterback Justin Thomas about 50 yards to strip him of the ball and force a turnover. Thomas, a freshman, is one of the fastest players on the team.
“It took three to seven points off the board, so that’s pretty significant in terms of what the scoreboard looks like,” Groh said.
Thomas did not have the ball secured close to his body, Bohannon said.
“Hard lessons to learn when you’re the young guy,” he said.
3. The star of the scrimmage was B-back Zach Laskey, the third-stringer behind Sims and Perkins. Johnson praised Laskey for a strong fall camp and a few big runs on Saturday. Laskey and Perkins, both sophomores, contributed to the two touchdown drives. Laskey had runs of 25 and 16 yards to help take the offense to the end zone.
“Zach Laskey made a lot of plays,” Johnson said. “I thought he did some good things.”
Asked if Laskey is pushing Perkins on the depth chart, Johnson responded, “I’d say yes, definitely.”
Johnson also noted the play of center Jay Finch and wide receiver Micheal Summers, who caught a 49-yard pass from quarterback Vad Lee. Washington pointed out defensive end Euclid Cummings for his work causing problems on option plays and safety Isaiah Johnson.
Johnson, Washington said, was “just disguising coverages better, giving me a hard time, not giving you a clear look at what they were going to do.”
4. A number of key players were held out of the scrimmage with injuries. Cornerback Rod Sweeting and quarterback/A-back Synjyn Days did not participate, along with Beno, Bailey and Sims. Johnson disclosed only Bailey’s injury, a concussion. Bailey, who has been in the lead to start at right tackle over Kidney, also suffered a concussion in spring practice.
Johnson said Sims is considered day to day.
5. Kicker David Scully, in competition with Justin Moore for the placekicking job, missed in the team’s only field-goal try of the morning, from 41 yards. Both made extra-point tries.
Said special-teams coordinator David Walkosky, “We have to finish the drive, and we didn’t do that.”
6. The team will have Sunday off after practicing nine consecutive days since Aug. 3, a total of 10 practices. The team has 29 total before the season opener Sept. 3 against Virginia Tech. Said Johnson, “You’d always like to be better, but I think we’re making progress.” … Lee “didn’t really have a great day altogether,” Bohannon said, having some challenges with the option and not passing as well as normal. … Behind Sims, Perkins and Laskey, B-back Marcus Allen is a likely redshirt. … As in the spring, the offense did a little work out of the “Pistol” formation. … … A team movie was scheduled for Saturday night. “The Campaign,” starring Will Ferrell, was a candidate.
Thanks for reading. Back Monday morning.
Ken Sugiura, Georgia Tech blog
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318 comments Add your comment
Jacket Backer
August 11th, 2012
3:33 pm
first!!!
Jacket Backer
August 11th, 2012
3:35 pm
Sounds like a good day for the offense. It would be nice if we could get some consistency kicking field goals. Hopefully they will be ready for VT. I believe it could come down to a FG.
BigTimeTECHFan
August 11th, 2012
3:38 pm
Sweet, that’s the way to play. Menocal must be one fast LB to cahse down Thomas
Xtra Point
August 11th, 2012
3:39 pm
Congrats to Laskey. Looks like he is taking advantage of the opportunity.
Yellow n Gold
August 11th, 2012
3:42 pm
Sounds like Tevin had a solid day. I think he is going to have a monster year. He’s graduated and really has no pressure on him this year.
Jacket Detective
August 11th, 2012
3:43 pm
If we get more done with closed practices, keep them closed.
Sure to be a VT scout or two there if we open them anyway.
yeller bug
August 11th, 2012
3:45 pm
2 TDs and 3 TOs.
Is that good?
Yellow n Gold
August 11th, 2012
3:47 pm
turn overs could have been with the 3rd and 4th stringers on the field. I’d be more concerned if it was Tevin not protecting the ball.
Ken Sugiura
August 11th, 2012
3:53 pm
i don’t know for sure, but i think yellow n gold is right. thomas had one of them, and johnson said something along the lines of how there’s going to be turnovers when you are playing guys who don’t play much. he didn’t seem concerned, i’ll say that.
i would have liked to have seen menocal’s play, too.
very good point about field goals. i suppose it happens all the time, but i imagine there’s going to be a lot of hearts in throats if the game comes down to a field goal (not saying scully or moore won’t make it).
Jacket Detective
August 11th, 2012
3:57 pm
Will Jackson “Best first practice since I’ve been here”.
I’m hoping he’s a redshirt senior.
Not a walk-on freshman.
Kiding.
I’m excited.
Sept 3rd can’t get here fast enough.
Jacket Detective
August 11th, 2012
4:00 pm
Don’t obsess over FGs.
Or dropped passes either.
Falcons traded a lot to get Julio Jones and he tended to drop the easy ones in college.
Mr BUG
August 11th, 2012
4:03 pm
Hopefully the special teams are improving too
GTKurt80
August 11th, 2012
4:06 pm
Usually the first scrimmage of the Fall camp, the D looks better, the O isn’t in sync yet. The fact that our offense is already humming along, we’re going to see some big numbers this year.
Of course, our defense could be way off, but that’s not how I read this.
thanks Ken, good stuff.
old tech grad
August 11th, 2012
4:10 pm
Nice report Ken thanks. Sounds like PJ likes the fundamentals and is working more on the incidentals. I like that idea. Last year no one respected the pass threat and keyed on the run. We were more sucessful when there was a deep threat keeping the defense honest. I hope we concentrate on creating uncertainty in the mind of the backs and linebackers. It will depend on Tevin being able pass off the option and finding someone with sure hands. Nice to hear of a couple of catches by the perspective recievers and Zenon.
Go Tech. Counting the days.
go42
August 11th, 2012
4:16 pm
Have to make those 40 yd FGs. Otherwise sounds like an ok practice.
Ramblin Man
August 11th, 2012
4:16 pm
TThanks for the update Ken.
My main concern from this article is the comment about Lee, seems like he has issues running the option.
Straight Jacket
August 11th, 2012
4:23 pm
Yeah..the offense was going against the “defense”…Brookwood would look good too!
Supersize that order, mutt
August 11th, 2012
4:25 pm
I would have to say I am a little concerned about Bailey…..two concussions within 6 months? That is NOT good. Is he prone to head injuries, or is this just coincidental?
Stumpknocker
August 11th, 2012
4:26 pm
Obviously a better passing game is key to the success of this team…….that and improved defensive play. Coach………just have em warmed up and ready by Sep 3.
BigTimeTECHFan
August 11th, 2012
4:45 pm
Lee took the team for 70 TD drive, it was not all bad
1 4 GT
August 11th, 2012
5:04 pm
GOOOOOOO JACKETS REMEMBER 9/3 THWGeorgie
TechRealist
August 11th, 2012
5:06 pm
Hey Ken did all the B-backs get equal amount of carries? It seems Laskey got more opportunities than the other backs!!!!
1 4 GT
August 11th, 2012
5:07 pm
Ken’s report sounds pretty good for the 1st scrimmage. Their 1st game action since T-Night. If coaches are sounding kinda happy, I’ll not be negative.
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
5:10 pm
Intersting to read the comments of the coaches. Sounds like things went well today and let’s see the team continue to build on their good work aiming toward September 3rd!
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
5:11 pm
One thing though, I wonder who was more shocked…………Thomas or Menocal????
HighTech
August 11th, 2012
5:14 pm
Great update, as usual. Menocal ran down Thomas? Wow!
Gorilla Biscuit
August 11th, 2012
5:15 pm
“Tech offense effective in scrimmage”
Of course it was. It was going against Tech’s defense.
WnE
August 11th, 2012
5:18 pm
What’s up with Days?
Why is out 1st string D getting gashed by guys like Zach Laskey?
I thought our 2ndary was supposed to be a strength, last yr . vs UGA they got burned vs. UGA’s young WR, and they are still getting burned by young WRs (Summers).
I’m getting more worried as VT approaches.
As much as we run the ball no mention of Jabari H-Days play at ILB, or Dieke at DE, not good IMO.
Does the constant use of low-blocking techniques that CPJ employs put our OLs at risk for more shoulder injuries and upper body injuries like Bailey’s multiple concussions?
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
5:33 pm
If I remember correctly Laskey was a pretty dang good running back at Starr’s Mill HS so I doubt he’s forgotten how to run with the ball. It might also have something do with how well the O line was blocking, without being there to see there’s no reason to speculate.
As far a the secondary, could it be that the WRs have a modicum of talent as well and the QB is getting time to throw the ball?
CAG’s comments were positive and as we know he’s not one to give praise gratuitously.
All O linemen use cut blocking technique so I don’t see any correlation to Bailey’s concussion issue and I don’t recall any of Tech other linemen in the last few years having concussion issues.
At this stage of the pre season I prefer to be optimistic and look forward to September 3rd and the rest of th season!
Go Jackets!
Someone didn't pass anatomy....
August 11th, 2012
5:54 pm
“Does the constant use of low-blocking techniques that CPJ employs put our OLs at risk for more shoulder injuries and upper body injuries like Bailey’s multiple concussions?”
Shoulder?? Upper body??
A concussion is caused by an injury to the HEAD
just the truth
August 11th, 2012
5:55 pm
For some of you who don’t know, Menocal ran on the 4 x 100 relay team which won the state in Florida!
Yellow n Gold
August 11th, 2012
5:58 pm
check out Laskey’s bio at ramblingwreck.com. pretty impressive! Go Tech!
Not Disappointed!
August 11th, 2012
6:19 pm
Okay Jackets! Work out the kinks and lets beat V Tech!
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
6:22 pm
Hmmmm 6′3″ and 240 running on his HS 4×100 relay. Impressive! and setting a state record in FL!
Hokies
August 11th, 2012
6:34 pm
VT 34
GT 17
1coach
August 11th, 2012
6:44 pm
Thomas was making a cut down field going another direction when Laskey made the play , good work. That’s the way you stay with the play. Strong finish
jeff jacket
August 11th, 2012
6:55 pm
ken, clean your apartment up before the next video dude!
GSUStud
August 11th, 2012
6:56 pm
Laughing here again. Every year Ga Tech fans think they are going to shock the world and be a great football team, but they only shock the world by how bad they end up being…and end up losing their bowl game. This story sums it up. They drove right down the field and then the defense adjusts and they turn the ball over. Same old story. Move along, nothing new here to see.
jeff jacket
August 11th, 2012
6:57 pm
hey “hokies” , —– GT — 31 , VT — 24 , YOU BETTER BE CAREFUL , OPENING GAMES CAN REALLY GIVE A TEAM FITS!
jeff jacket
August 11th, 2012
6:59 pm
Hey GSU , you need to be careful too, we will be playing you guys in a few years , we will then see about same ole. How many teams in div 1 college would love to average 8 wins?
Supersize that order, mutt
August 11th, 2012
7:04 pm
@ jeff jacket…….IGNORE THE TROLLS, no matter what school they claim to be fans of
Supersize that order, mutt
August 11th, 2012
7:05 pm
BTW, jeff jacket ……LOL @ Ken’s apartment
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
7:06 pm
@SS it hard to do at time
Supersize that order, mutt
August 11th, 2012
7:09 pm
@ OJF……I know, but just try it. I think we will all be surprised. After all, if somebody totally ignores you, do you continue to hang around and try to push yourself on whoever is ignoring you. Or do you just get out of there?
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
7:13 pm
LOL! I’m sorta hard headed but sometime the beating of my head against the wall brings that squishy sounds that ain’t good!
Supersize that order, mutt
August 11th, 2012
7:19 pm
no, it isn’t. so let the trolls bang their heads while we ignore them and laugh at the squishy sounds. LOL
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
7:26 pm
Hmmm good point! and a lot less painful
Supersize that order, mutt
August 11th, 2012
7:29 pm
ya think? lol
Supersize that order, mutt
August 11th, 2012
7:31 pm
I noticed once this afternoon that the “dark one” (no name needed, I think) made a typical garbage-laden post, and not a single person acknowledged it. That was the only post he made, and then he was gone
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
7:34 pm
We’ll just have to see if it works. I enjoy a good discussion on most any sport so I’m not about to run off and hide. It would be nice to go to a blog and acutally be able to talk SPORTS!
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
7:35 pm
I’ve got my son and 6 of his friends coming in for dinner. Hopefully I’ll be back later this evening.
Ken Sugiura
August 11th, 2012
7:37 pm
two kids under 4. that’s as clean as it’s gonna get.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 11th, 2012
7:37 pm
yeah, and as long as the topic is actually sports and not just the biased opinions of some troll, that’s fine. After all, there are a few UGA fans who post on our blogs who actually have intelligent things to say, and I think everybody appreciates and welcomes their thoughts.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 11th, 2012
7:41 pm
@ Ken…..clean ???
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
8:01 pm
I think Ken’s referring to the commen earlier about the apartment
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
8:11 pm
BTW Days was held out today, undisclosed injury. Could have played but since he wasn’t 100% no need to have him in there.
1 4 GT
August 11th, 2012
8:28 pm
I think Ken needs to copy his posts from yesterday about proper blog etiquette on this, “his”, blog for every day for a week. Then everyone will have a fair chance to understand what he & the AJC expect from the blog posters.
flamboyant defense
August 11th, 2012
8:29 pm
T.J. Barnes is getting more flamboyant every day, crush VT.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 11th, 2012
8:39 pm
@ OJF…..yeah, that makes sense….about the apartment
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
8:42 pm
I’m not looking for flamboyant out of TJ, just effort and hustle
and good pad level!
Malcolm Mackey, Jr.
August 11th, 2012
8:46 pm
Hokey Hokey hitem getem Hokie Hokie High…..Hokey Hokey hitem getim VPI……..real football vs. high school football……
HighTech
August 11th, 2012
8:47 pm
I’m proud of everyone for mostly ignoring the trolls. They are all descpicable and a waste of oxygen.
Good news about TJ Barnes and stamina. He could very well have a monster year at NT.
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
8:52 pm
@HT, everything points to that. When CAG talks you up you know you’re doing the right thing! He’s shown (in flashes) just how good he can be now it’s time to do it all the time.
GTfan2012
August 11th, 2012
8:57 pm
Only WnE could find something negative to say about a 3rd hand report on the first scrimmage of fall practice. Just like preseason NFL, which you are actually allowed to watch with your own eyes, this doesn’t mean a lot. One play here or there doesn’t mean a lot. One guy having a good scrimmage doesn’t mean he’ll be the starter. In fact, there is only one play I really wish I could have seen, thats Nick Menocal running down Justin Thomas.
HighTech
August 11th, 2012
8:59 pm
Ol’JacketFan…at 6′-7″, 345 lb, TJ could tear up the conference this season. Looking forward to seeing what he will do. Stay healthy! 9/3!
HighTech
August 11th, 2012
9:00 pm
GTfan2012…please do not acknowledge excrement. We are ignoring the trolls.
9/3!
HighTech
August 11th, 2012
9:03 pm
Did you read Coach Bohannon’s comments about working on the passing game? Think about how that will open up the option and vice versa.
GSUStud
August 11th, 2012
9:08 pm
Sorry, had to go to dinner, but back now. Honest question. What percent of Ga Tech fans would rather run a spread offense (like most colleges) and what percent would honestly like to keep what Johnson currently runs? Be honest.
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
9:09 pm
@ HT we’ve been waiting on him to break out. Just hoping it’s this year, if he does this defense could be a good to very good one!
HighTech
August 11th, 2012
9:12 pm
Trolls are a waste of both food and oxygen.
I’m liking what I hear about the offensive line. Finch is on the Rimington watch list and Uzzi is a 2nd team Preseason All American. Looking forward to seeing what they will do against the VPISU defense.
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
9:13 pm
@ HT yes, I did as well as CPJ’s comments on we do pretty good at what we do. That’s tell me the base offense if clicking very well and now it time to get the other options in place. This offense contains many more wrinkles than what it has shown over the last 4 years.
HighTech
August 11th, 2012
9:16 pm
Ol’JacketFan…TJ will be the key to the 3-4 defense. I like who we have at linebacker this year, too. I haven’t seen Jabari Hunt-Days play yet, but he sounds like a playmaker. Between him, Attaochu, Nealy, and Watts, the linebacker corps should be in good shape.
HighTech
August 11th, 2012
9:20 pm
Ol’JacketFan…I’m glad you mentioned the offense and the option. Did you see this article about it?
The If-Then Methodology of the Triple Option…
http://footballislifeblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/paul-johnsons-if-then-methodology-to.html
HighTech
August 11th, 2012
9:22 pm
Ken Sugiura
August 11th, 2012
7:37 pm
two kids under 4. that’s as clean as it’s gonna get.
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lol. It is what it is.
Chuck Allison
August 11th, 2012
9:29 pm
Jacket Backer, if you are indeed first, then please do more with the first message than just yell, “first”. After all, we are supposed to be Tech fans here, not a bunch of kids.
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
9:30 pm
HT I’m very comfortable with the LB group, so much hinges on the D line play. I’ve commented to others that if the D can get to a top 25 ranking this team can go a long way. It ceratinly helps when the O can control the TOP as that affects the number of possesions the other team has. When the O is operating at top efficiency then the D doesn’t have to fight for every possession but we also know there will be times during the season the D is going to have to step up and get a stop.
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
9:31 pm
HT I did see that article. It still doesn’t show everything this offense is capable of
HighTech
August 11th, 2012
9:33 pm
Good points, Ol’JacketFan. I hope to see an improvement in fundamentals, such as tackling, this season, too. Arm tackling will not get the job done in this conference.
flamboyant defense
August 11th, 2012
9:36 pm
I’m hoping 6′7″ 345 T.J. Barnes helps breaks downs the pocket
of four inexperienced offensive linemen protecting 6′6″ 262 Logan Thomas.
HighTech
August 11th, 2012
9:40 pm
On offense, the blocking ability of Roddy Jones will be missed, but I am liking what I’ve read about Robby Godhigh.
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
10:05 pm
HT I saw Godhigh in HS, he is one tough young man, loves to put bigger players on their butts!
Jefferson Davis Hogg
August 11th, 2012
10:19 pm
This Dawg says once again that if Groh can put together a good defence, even a descent one, the Jackets could be a force to contend with. Your offence is hard to prepare for and I don’t care who you are. I predict 10-2 for you guys. Depending on the Va Tech game, split with Clemson and Miami or win both, and hopefully lose to UGA, 10-2 is within your grasp. As for the Dawgs I predict 10-2 as well and possibly better. Mizzu will be the test that sets the tone for the rest of the season. Wouldn’t it be cool to have both our teams in a game late November that has national implications!
Jefferson Davis Hogg
August 11th, 2012
10:21 pm
Excuse the spelling….I’m a little cross eyed tonight!…
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
10:40 pm
@ Jeff Davis Hogg, 10-2 would be a good season depending on who the losses are
While Tech has questions on the D line, GA has those same questions on their O line. It’s going to be an interesting season for both teams to see how those questions are answered.
Wrecker
August 11th, 2012
10:56 pm
Boss Hogg: I think Tech and UGA will both know early what kind of season it will be. Missouri will be a good test and Tech will face VT and two other good conference opponents early.
It seems kind of funny that Georgia has concerns at OLine this year. In past years, the line has seemed established, only to have a left tackle or other important piece suffer injury and decrease depth. This might be the year that the line surprises everybody.
WnE
August 11th, 2012
11:03 pm
re:
GSUStud
August 11th, 2012
9:08 pm
Sorry, had to go to dinner, but back now. Honest question. What percent of Ga Tech fans would rather run a spread offense (like most colleges) and what percent would honestly like to keep what Johnson currently runs? Be honest.
_____________
Great question! (see I can be positive IF it is warranted)
Personally, I’d like to see a pure Pro-Style Offense with FBs, power running game, and big physical TEs & OLs, BTW all those position I just listed tend to have plenty of Elite Recruits with good Academics so GT should be able to get their “fair share”.
The only place that Academics is an “issue” is in Recruiting big physical DLs for BOTH the 3-4 and the 4-3, the reason is not because those guys are dumb, the reason is because those guys are “rare” and the good ones have better options out there than GT.
For example most of our FB players major in Business Admin., according to one of those Magazines that ranks that sorta stuff Michigan has the #1 undergrad Business program in the country, and Stanford is also higher than GT whose undergrad Business Program ranks around 50 or in the low 50s, I think UGA is in the high 50s (maybe 57) or the low 60s.
So if you’re a NT or DE with great size you’re gonna be coveted by everyone and if Academics is important to you and you do wanna major in Business , you can go to Stanford or Michigan and attend a “better ranked” Business Admin program or UGA and be a few slots lower than GT, but when you’re ranking 2,000 -2,500 undergrad business programs, a few dozen slots really doesn’t mean that much when you add in the “FB stuff” (playing in the SEC, better facilities, etc.)
In summary, other than the “elite level DLs” our academics should not prevent us from Recruiting any other position, and it should be a boost in recruiting some positions like passing QBs, TEs, FBs, and OLs that have historically shown that they have good academics.
Thank you for a GREAT question, it is wonderful to talk sports and “FB logic” for a change with someone not seeing things through “yellow jacket tinted(slanted) glasses”.
WnE
August 11th, 2012
11:19 pm
re:
Ol’JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
9:13 pm
@ HT yes, I did as well as CPJ’s comments on we do pretty good at what we do. That’s tell me the base offense if clicking very well and now it time to get the other options in place. This offense contains many more wrinkles than what it has shown over the last 4 years.
______________
Shouldn’t a HC with a winning record in the past like CPJ be able to recruit what he needs to bring out all his wrinkles?
Someone that is referred to as a “genius” shouldn’t need 6 or 7 years to implement any offensive system, we’re going into year FIVE and we still have “wrinkles” that haven’t been used, what gives?.
We’ve heard this for far too long about “wait until he gets his guys”, or “wait until he rolls out all of his system”.
Well, it hasn’t happened yet!
How much longer do we have to wait?
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
11:20 pm
I am going to play nice per Ken’s request and not respond to the trolls
WnE
August 11th, 2012
11:22 pm
re:
HighTech
August 11th, 2012
9:00 pm
GTfan2012…please do not acknowledge excitement. We are ignoring the trolls.
9/3!
_________
I think Ken has warned everyone about name calling.
But “excitement” is not a bad nickname for Ol’ WnE!
WnE
August 11th, 2012
11:26 pm
re:
Ol’JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
11:20 pm
I am going to play nice per Ken’s request and not respond to the trolls
____________
Please don’t HIDE BEHIND, playing nice, the truth is, you have no good answer WHY we are in yr. 5 of the CPJ experiment and there are still components of “his so-called system” that we can’t run in game situations.
I’m talking CFB, and you’re hiding from have to answer “tough questions”.
IMO there is NO LOGICAL why we shouldn’t have the entire CPJ playbook at our disposal going into year FIVE!
Talk CFB, don’t hide.
WnE
August 11th, 2012
11:27 pm
no logical reason……….
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
11:31 pm
I am going to play nice per Ken’s request and not respond to the trolls
WnE
August 11th, 2012
11:40 pm
re:
Ol’JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
11:31 pm
I am going to play nice per Ken’s request and not respond to the trolls
____________
I’m sure there are plenty of GT fans that are too scared of being called “trolls” that have the same question as I do:
Why should it take almost 5 years to NOT have the “system” fully installed?
Kinda hard to move forward in anything, if you never ASK nor answer a “tough question”.
Ol'JacketFan
August 11th, 2012
11:43 pm
I am going to play nice per Ken’s request and not respond to the trolls.
WnE
August 11th, 2012
11:51 pm
re:
Supersize that order, mutt
August 11th, 2012
7:31 pm
I noticed once this afternoon that the “dark one” (no name needed, I think) made a typical garbage-laden post, and not a single person acknowledged it. That was the only post he made, and then he was gone
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I noticed the same thing, isn’t it great that 5150 is gone!
Weren’t you begging and pleading for mercy on his behalf?
The Factor
August 12th, 2012
12:43 am
Interesting, unlike UGA articles with Tech fans, no Dawgs commenting…
lewisbuzzard
August 12th, 2012
6:40 am
Really excited about the Jackets and the opener in Blacksburg. It’s encouraging to hear about TJ but discouraging to hear about FG miss. We need that area shored up because we are going to be facing some 4th and 3-4 yds in the oppositions 30 yardline area. If we can’t kick a high pct through the uprights it will force PJ to have to gamble a lot. He’s pretty successful converting those situations but it sure would make it easier though if he had the confidence that we could cash in.
Eddie Lee Ivory
August 12th, 2012
7:59 am
Menocal must be some kind of freakish athlete, considering his two events in high school were the 100m and the shot put.
Those two event don’t usually go together.
BLT
August 12th, 2012
8:34 am
“Outside linebacker Nick Menocal made one of the plays of the morning. He chased down quarterback Justin Thomas about 50 yards to strip him of the ball and force a turnover. Thomas, a freshman, is one of the fastest players on the team.”
I would have loved to see this and maybe I will during the season. Looking forward to 9/3 and VT.
gt4ever
August 12th, 2012
8:35 am
@GSU stud
90 percent would rather have a OC like the Fridge running the offense. Nobody really wants this offense….. It has handicapped our recruiting from the very beginning… IMHO
BLT
August 12th, 2012
8:45 am
gt4ever, are you really being “humble”?
lewisbuzzard
August 12th, 2012
9:01 am
GT4 are you truly a Tech fan or trying to bait people into trashing PJ and his offense? PJ has done a helluva good job recruiting the type players needed for his offense. What great QB did Gailey ever recruit while here at Tech? The last great QB we had at Tech was little Joe. Not sure if that was O’Leary or Lewis who recruited him but guarantee you not a lot of people put much stock in him until he brought the results to the field. When PJ’s offense is clicking there is not a DC in the country that looks forward to trying to contain it.
WnE
August 12th, 2012
9:10 am
re:
3. The star of the scrimmage was B-back Zach Laskey, the third-stringer behind Sims and Perkins. Johnson praised Laskey for a strong fall camp and a few big runs on Saturday. Laskey and Perkins, both sophomores, contributed to the two touchdown drives. Laskey had runs of 25 and 16 yards to help take the offense to the end zone.
“Zach Laskey made a lot of plays,” Johnson said. “I thought he did some good things.”
Asked if Laskey is pushing Perkins on the depth chart, Johnson responded, “I’d say yes, definitely.”
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It might be time to officially use the b-word (bust) when referring to Mr. Perkins.
When he came out of HS (early mind you), the kool-aid drinkers compared him to Dwyer.
I caught hell for telling everyone he was nowhere close to Dwyer based on MY ANALYSIS of his HS tape, but the know-it-alls at that time chimed in with their customary, “what are your qualifications”, and “I’ll trust CPJ’s eye for talent before I trust yours”.
Well here we are after THREE spring practices plus 2 full seasons, and going into his 3rd year out of HS, and now he’s being pushed by Laskey a guy that played Safety last season.
Talented RBs show what they have pretty early in their careers, Dyer (Aubie), Crowell (UGA), Lattimore (USCe), Trent Richardson (Bama).
Rarely do the “real difference makers” at RB, piddle around for 3 or 4 years out of HS and then magically transform into game changers as RS-Jrs. or RS-Srs.
Dwyer & Allen were basically already in the “pipeline” when CPJ arrived at GT, and since then his B-back recruiting has been spotty at best.
Richard Watson didn’t pan out, Perkins is on his way to not panning out, and Marcus Allen will get a RS and was seen as a LB by “everyone BUT CPJ”.
Laskey wasn’t offered by any “Big-Schools” as a RB so I doubt he’ll be anything more than “serviceable”.
Without a home-run threat at B-Back this offense will never thrive vs. elite competition, maybe Dook & Wake we’ll give fits to, but legit BCS-teams we won’t consistently play well against.
In addition to Defense especially DLine, CPJ has failed in Recruiting the centerpiece of his Offense which is the B-back position.
Once again, heavy on ANALYSIS, light on trolling, actually completely void of any trolling.
WnE
August 12th, 2012
9:10 am
re:
3. The star of the scrimmage was B-back Zach Laskey, the third-stringer behind Sims and Perkins. Johnson praised Laskey for a strong fall camp and a few big runs on Saturday. Laskey and Perkins, both sophomores, contributed to the two touchdown drives. Laskey had runs of 25 and 16 yards to help take the offense to the end zone.
“Zach Laskey made a lot of plays,” Johnson said. “I thought he did some good things.”
Asked if Laskey is pushing Perkins on the depth chart, Johnson responded, “I’d say yes, definitely.”
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It might be time to officially use the b-word (bust) when referring to Mr. Perkins.
When he came out of HS (early mind you), the kool-aid drinkers compared him to Dwyer.
I caught hell for telling everyone he was nowhere close to Dwyer based on MY ANALYSIS of his HS tape, but the know-it-alls at that time chimed in with their customary, “what are your qualifications”, and “I’ll trust CPJ’s eye for talent before I trust yours”.
Well here we are after THREE spring practices plus 2 full seasons, and going into his 3rd year out of HS, and now he’s being pushed by Laskey a guy that played Safety last season.
Talented RBs show what they have pretty early in their careers, Dyer (Aubie), Crowell (UGA), Lattimore (USCe), Trent Richardson (Bama).
Rarely do the “real difference makers” at RB, piddle around for 3 or 4 years out of HS and then magically transform into game changers as RS-Jrs. or RS-Srs.
Dwyer & Allen were basically already in the “pipeline” when CPJ arrived at GT, and since then his B-back recruiting has been spotty at best.
Richard Watson didn’t pan out, Perkins is on his way to not panning out, and Marcus Allen will get a RS and was seen as a LB by “everyone BUT CPJ”.
Laskey wasn’t offered by any “Big-Schools” as a RB so I doubt he’ll be anything more than “serviceable”.
Without a home-run threat at B-Back this offense will never thrive vs. elite competition, maybe Dook & Wake we’ll give fits to, but legit BCS-teams we won’t consistently play well against.
In addition to Defense especially DLine, CPJ has failed in Recruiting the centerpiece of his Offense which is the B-back position.
Once again, heavy on ANALYSIS, light on trolling, actually completely void of any trolling.
atlxman
August 12th, 2012
9:23 am
WnE is spot on. i think he might be the only tech fan that gets it about coach PJ and the level of talent the he keeps bringing to ga tech. i also commend him for standing up to these other tech fans that are living in la la land. enjoy another 6-8 win season because it all about talent when playing in div 1a football and tech is filled with div 1aa talent as WnE points out
Ted Dibiase
August 12th, 2012
9:26 am
Big surprise…pathetic Dwag fans who spend their time on Tech blogs agree with each other…get a room fairies.
WnE
August 12th, 2012
9:26 am
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lewisbuzzard
August 12th, 2012
9:01 am
GT4 are you truly a Tech fan or trying to bait people into trashing PJ and his offense? PJ has done a helluva good job recruiting the type players needed for his offense. What great QB did Gailey ever recruit while here at Tech? The last great QB we had at Tech was little Joe. Not sure if that was O’Leary or Lewis who recruited him but guarantee you not a lot of people put much stock in him until he brought the results to the field. When PJ’s offense is clicking there is not a DC in the country that looks forward to trying to contain it.
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You can’t validate CPJ by comparing him to the guy that GOT FIRED, he’s supposed to be better than the guy that got fired.
The guy that got fired never made more than $1.0 million per year, CPJ is schedule to make $2.6 million per yr. and our Athl. Dept. ,the GTAA isn’t bringing in money like Bama, Texas, Ohio State or UGA.
Next yr. we are coming upon CPJ’s 5th recruiting class and not one QB that he has Recruited was considered as a College level polished passer by other BCS level HCs.
As much as everyones loves Vad Lee and hopes that he is the answer, the HARSH REALITY is that he cannot beat out Tevin, and he was Recruited by many BCS level schools as a “generic Athlete” because those others didn’t project Vad as a “polished passer” on the BCS level.
FIVE Recruiting classes by CPJ and not one “decent passer”.
Name one QB recruit of CPJ that you would “trust” running a 2-min offense vs. a top-35 team?
I can’t name one, but I’m one of the FEW GT fans that is at least honest about GT FB.
No CPJ has NOT done a good job Recruiting for his offense, not one decent passer at QB ,and not one decent game-changer at B-back, CPJ’s Recruiting is what is hurting GT’s offense.
Straight analysis, no trolling!
atlxman
August 12th, 2012
9:32 am
WnE, do you ever go and check out techs practices? just wondering if these other tech fans are looking at all the div 1aa players on techs team going at each other that it kind of fools them into thinking pj has something good going on at tech.
BLT
August 12th, 2012
9:33 am
Can I still go to the games?
atlxman
August 12th, 2012
9:38 am
WnE is not a UGA fan but i am.. im always having these kinds of discussions with my dad, who is a tech fan. WnE has all the facts to back his statements up.
BLT
August 12th, 2012
9:39 am
Sorry, I could have swore it was CPJ’s offense that hurts recruiting. My bad, sometimes it’s hard to keep all the “analysis” straight. Maybe because it changes all the time?
WnE
August 12th, 2012
9:40 am
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atlxman
August 12th, 2012
9:32 am
WnE, do you ever go and check out techs practices? just wondering if these other tech fans are looking at all the div 1aa players on techs team going at each other that it kind of fools them into thinking pj has something good going on at tech
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Actually, after CPJ’s great start, the first 2 years where he had Chan’s recruits, he started closing more practices.
Very few practices are open to the public after the last 2 tough seasons, I guess when times get tough, you close practices.
I know media types that complain that GT’s practices aren’t more open.
I haven’t seen them practice much in person the last 3 seasons due to time conflicts, but I do watch each GT game 2 or 3 times on Comcast On-demand.
I also watch a lot of local HS FB and follow recruiting very closely.
The more FB you watch the better it “trains your eye” when it comes to spotting good talent and being able to separate the good talent from the mediocre talent.
BLT
August 12th, 2012
9:40 am
He sure does!
BLT
August 12th, 2012
9:43 am
Georgia Tech is the only team in the country to close it’s practices to the public. Got it!
atlxman
August 12th, 2012
9:43 am
BLT, you are correct in thinking that. his offense keeps the 4-5 star player away and he has to settle for div1aa players that are wanting so bad to play on offense that they turn down div1aa schools so they dont have to play on defense..
BLT
August 12th, 2012
9:45 am
“I also watch a lot of local HS FB and follow recruiting very closely.”
“trains your eye”
Sure! Kind of creepy but sure!
BLT
August 12th, 2012
9:48 am
atlxman, that’s what that other guy thinks not me. He contradicts himself so much it’s hard to keep up.
atlxman
August 12th, 2012
9:48 am
i see what your talking about WnE. i notice the gap in talent too and i try to tell my dad that but for whatever reason he thinks these players are top notch div1a players..i laugh at him on sat when he gets pissed on why tech players cant seem to hold their own against UGA and the other teams with div 1a talent, yet they looked so good against lower team in the div1aa football weeks before.
dry dirt road
August 12th, 2012
9:52 am
Reading the words “concussion” and “concussions” indicates very hard hitting, or maybe just landing on the head. Just don’t hit your fellow teammate too hard. Save that for Logan Thomas, huh, of course within the unecessary ruffness rules.
BLT
August 12th, 2012
9:53 am
“WnE has all the facts to back his statements up.”
Where can I look up these facts?
I’d say it’s all opinion. But then again, I don’t watch the game on TV two or three times and hang out at high schools on Friday nights. I just go to the Tech games. I pull for my team and hope they win. If we don’t win I move on and hope for the best the next game. I think it’s called being a fan.
atlxman
August 12th, 2012
9:53 am
BLT, so you dont think PJ offense hurts recruting? what do you think is? the best players on your team are on defense where every now again you land a real div1a talent. also he lands a pretty good receiver who is either from atl and doesnt want to leave home or his parents are fans of ga tech. other than that pj recruits on offense are made up players who should be starting on jax st or elon defense.
WnE
August 12th, 2012
9:54 am
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BLT
August 12th, 2012
9:39 am
Sorry, I could have swore it was CPJ’s offense that hurts recruiting. My bad, sometimes it’s hard to keep all the “analysis” straight. Maybe because it changes all the time?
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We have a former QB playing B-back that only gained 698 yds. vs. the 76th toughest schedule in all of CFB in 2011.
Name one game changer that CPJ has recruited at B-back?
Name one QB that CPJ has Recruited that you trust to run a 2-min offense with the game on the line?
Answer the obvious questions and you’ll see GT FB & CPJ in a totally different light.
When he first got to GT, CPJ didn’t “respect this level of CFB”, he thought that getting Dwyer , Bey-Bey, Derrick Morgan, Morgan Burnett, et al, were a piece of cake, he thought that any old Recruit that he signed he could plug em’ in and they’d produce like those guys I listed above.
He still hasn’t really “embraced Recruiting” at a very high level.
Ol'JacketFan
August 12th, 2012
9:54 am
BLT it’s like wrestling with a pig. As in “Never get into a wrestling match with a pig. You both get dirty, and only the pig likes it.”
dry dirt road
August 12th, 2012
10:00 am
I’ll bet that most readers here would like to see a return to the unis of CPJ’s first year at Tech, particularly the all white(old gold) unis. And I’m sure such threads would be obtainable from somewhere. Is there still a Textile Engineering degree at Tech? For the all white unis and their gold helmets, why not have Tech wear the white helmets with the other vagas gold pants unis worn for CPJ’s first year for variability(not including the Chick Bowl surprise party dark blue jersey unis)?
WnE
August 12th, 2012
10:01 am
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BLT
August 12th, 2012
9:43 am
Georgia Tech is the only team in the country to close it’s practices to the public. Got it!
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He started closing practices a lot more after he dipped to 15-14 after 19-5 start.
BTW, GT does close their practices more than most BCS level schools, even Media guys will admit this, because CPJ doesn’t just lock out fans, he also locks out the Media.
I use to volunteer coach on the HS level and still have many friends that coach HS FB, I support HS sports.
HighTech
August 12th, 2012
10:01 am
BLT…patience and restraint. People who stalk high school students or want to share their daddy issues on the AJC blogs are not worth responding to.
I would have liked to have seen that play Nick Menocal made against Thomas. Didn’t Nick originally commit to Miami before flipping to Tech? Miami has always had crazy team speed ever since they became relevant in the ’80’s. I’m glad CPJ can recruit this kind of speed.
dry dirt road
August 12th, 2012
10:01 am
“vegas” gold plz, I do not make mistakes as Tech grad
HighTech
August 12th, 2012
10:03 am
Ol’JacketFan…that’s a good analogy about the pig. Also, a hound dog will usually whip a skunk but he doesn’t smell like a winner.
BLT
August 12th, 2012
10:04 am
OJF, I know…I fell for it again. I’m still going to the games. The ones played at BDS (maybe an away game or two). I’m still going to pull for my team.
atlxman
August 12th, 2012
10:05 am
i do the same for my team too BLT and WnE does too, he would just like to see a change in coaches as he has noticed that its not working for pj without gailys players. i personally like that tech has pj as a head coach because it gives my dawgs a really good shot winning that game everytime they play because of the gap in talent. uga doesnt have to play a perfect or even a very good game for that matter, to win the match up as they would against most of the other big boy schools they play.
Ol'JacketFan
August 12th, 2012
10:07 am
@ HT I think I like your metaphor better than mine! And, yes, Menocal did commit to Miami originally. I had forgotten he ran track in HS.
dry dirt road
August 12th, 2012
10:09 am
regarding the o as effective, not if the pistol is not used enough; other teams are wise to the run and the LOS snaps, ineffective for pass plays; we don’t want Tech to play dumb, we expect more, a simple O’leary I formation could get Tech to a bowl game, just simple down and out type pass routes such as in a 2 minute o
HighTech
August 12th, 2012
10:12 am
BLT…which away games are you planning to go to? I’m looking at going to Blacksburg, Athens, and maybe Clemson this season.
WnE
August 12th, 2012
10:12 am
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HighTech
August 12th, 2012
10:01 am
BLT…patience and restraint. People who stalk high school students or want to share their daddy issues on the AJC blogs are not worth responding to.
I would have liked to have seen that play Nick Menocal made against Thomas. Didn’t Nick originally commit to Miami before flipping to Tech? Miami has always had crazy team speed ever since they became relevant in the ’80’s. I’m glad CPJ can recruit this kind of speed.
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Folks like you rarely talk about the FB aspect of things, but can bring unrelated commentary to the discussion.
You’re in denial, you avoid talking about the FB, because you know it’ll lead you to conclusions that you might not like.
You’d rather participate in blind-homerism than be a real CFB fan.
CPJ was/is a pure genius to pick a fanbase like GT that is so easily duped into believing what big-time CFB really is.
At place like GT with fans like you, beating Dook, Wake, Elon, W.Carolina, MTSU and SC State will give CPJ “lifetime security”.
atlxman
August 12th, 2012
10:14 am
tech right now only has the talent to run the pj high school/ military teams offense. the line is too small and weak and when you do have a big guy he is too slow for what pj has asked him to do. its a catch 22 with that offense when it goes up against the better talented players on the def line.
dry dirt road
August 12th, 2012
10:16 am
I won’t go to any games. I think I’ll stay at home and drink likker to my heart’s content, where the ice cubes are, in the legal way to drink, as opposed to drivin’ while drinkin’, as Georgia Tech grad of 1973. This is how I have watched all Tech games since ‘73. Also there’s more food available to eat while drinkin’.
HighTech
August 12th, 2012
10:17 am
I was glad to read about Michael Summers catching that 49 yard pass from Vad Lee. Michael Summers’ family has known CPJ since his time at Georgia Southern.
http://blogs.ajc.com/recruiting/2011/06/19/wr-micheal-summers-picks-georgia-tech-over-florida-pitt-duke-others/
He picked Georgia Tech over Florida and others.
Michael Summers and Vad Lee gave us a glimpse of the future.
Ol'JacketFan
August 12th, 2012
10:20 am
HT don’t you know that Summers only caught that pass because the DB fell down and the only reason Lee was able to get it downfield was he had a tailwind.
and he was running for his life.
atlxman
August 12th, 2012
10:21 am
WnE, right now ,looking at your teams players, who would you have playing qb? i say tevin based on his experience in pj offense and the fact he has seen real time action. any other qb on the squad would lead to more 3 and outs and more booing..also more cursing from my dad..haha
HighTech
August 12th, 2012
10:22 am
Ol’JacketFan…that would be one way to negatively spin it. Or, you could say the event is unverifiable since the practice was closed to the public.;-)
Ol'JacketFan
August 12th, 2012
10:25 am
HT good point, we all know how Tech coaches are to spin things
HighTech
August 12th, 2012
10:26 am
Right. They never tell it like it is. lol.
Ol'JacketFan
August 12th, 2012
10:32 am
HT haven’t you heard, it’s always the players fault!
Bobby Petrino
August 12th, 2012
10:33 am
I’m available if you want to install a real offense that can consistently attract real Div-I recruits…I’ll also bring along a real defensive coordinator that can run a defense that can actually be competitive against good teams….
Ol'JacketFan
August 12th, 2012
10:34 am
Hmm I wonder if Bobby would bring his mistress along as well. That could be entertaining! LOL!!!
Ol'JacketFan
August 12th, 2012
10:35 am
and Ol Bobby really enjoyed his last stint in Atlanta!
HighTech
August 12th, 2012
10:40 am
A troll can change his name, but he is still a troll.
I read somewhere else that Morgan Bailey has a concussion. Does anyone know how serious that is and how long he will be out?
BLT
August 12th, 2012
10:41 am
I’m not sure HighTech. I might not go to any…it depends on my finances.
I think Ken should have a blog solely dedicated to bashing Tech and their coaches. It would provide an outlet for certain people.
I really wish that the people bashing CPJ and Tech would provide links to their “facts”. I don’t mean some dubious website with an agenda but a real website with real facts. What we get here is people stating their opinion and calling them facts.
Anyway, I’m off to do something productive. Everyone have a nice day.
Ol'JacketFan
August 12th, 2012
10:44 am
HT I think they’ll be cautious with him, this is his 2nd concussion. I hate that for him as he is a talented lineman that would be an asset when he’s healthy!
Dawg'88
August 12th, 2012
10:44 am
The offense w/o the two linemen is still effective because they are going against the Tech D. The first team is not good on D but with the offense going against the 2nd team which has to be much worse….that makes it unremarkable.
So….this is not a great performance.
HighTech
August 12th, 2012
10:44 am
Enjoy your weekend, BLT, what’s left of it. If Ken followed your suggestion, the blog would be redundant to the Bill King and Chip Towers blogs.
Ol'JacketFan
August 12th, 2012
10:50 am
@ Dawg’88 and you know this how? I assume you were at the scrimmage since you’re able to provide such a detailed analysis?
HighTech
August 12th, 2012
10:54 am
Ol’JacketFan…do not feed. The school the trolls supposedly support have unresolvable problems, much like their personal lives, so they feel the need to lash out here.
Wilson Pickett
August 12th, 2012
10:55 am
Tech has to throw the ball better to take that next step. If Paul can ever get that QB that is a decent passer then GT can make it difficult for the teams to stop both the run and pass. There can be no double coverage for the most part with the Bone if executed.
Ol'JacketFan
August 12th, 2012
10:56 am
HT I know
razorjacket
August 12th, 2012
11:40 am
http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/
undergrad B-school GT #37 UGA #50
MBA GT #23 UGA #36
DUGOOD
August 12th, 2012
11:40 am
How do the defensive players stay interested in practice? How do they get better going against this O? What is summer practice with no coaches allowed like? You need more than single player drills to develop as a defensive player. PJ has to stay at GT because when he leave they will be left with 1-AA offensive talent.
Ol'JacketFan
August 12th, 2012
11:57 am
I’m not going to feed the trolls, just got to keep remembering that………..
BIrmingham Jacket
August 12th, 2012
12:02 pm
All but the most poor offenses are effective against our “DEFENSE”. And I use the word “DEFENSE” loosely.
Thanks for covering the off-season Ken. But the truth is, we won’t know anything about this team until Labor Day.
And I’ll join Vegas as they predict the inevitable… Va. Tech beats the snot out of us.
I’ve said it once. I’ll say it again.
THIS COACHING STAFF DOESN’T GET IT DONE IN FEBRUARY. AND THAT’S HALF THE BATTLE!
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
12:17 pm
@ OJF……Just TRY. If I can do it, you can too
BigTimeTECHFan
August 12th, 2012
12:30 pm
I’m just fired up for the 1st Tech game. Sound like practice he starting to take form, offense is starting to click, defense is getting better, special teams are motivated, GT is ready to shock the world
Ol'JacketFan
August 12th, 2012
12:32 pm
@ SS I’m trying, trust me
ToeMeetsLeather
August 12th, 2012
12:54 pm
B…Jacket, you need to just give it up and become a fan of one of your local “win at all cost” SEC programs. (see the most recent stories coming out regarding their recruiting) TECH is a different type of program and CPJ is the perfect fit. I hope he retires at The Institute.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
12:57 pm
@ OJF…..it really is surprisingly easy. Instead of posting any kind of retort to the garbage they post, just think of them sitting there waiting and hoping to get into an argument, and nobody even acknowledges their presence. Has anybody ever ignored you? It is very frustrating and often depressing. So by ignoring them completely, you have won a battle without ever even firing a shot
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
12:59 pm
@ ToeMeetsLeather……I TOTALLY agree with you. If CPJ’s recruiting were so bad, then why is it that so many players this year whom he recruited have been awarded pre-season accolades. Sure, there are lots of other players at other schools similarly honored, but if CPJ doesn’t recruit good players, then one would think that nobody from Tech would be so honored.
@razorjacket
August 12th, 2012
1:02 pm
Since this is a football forum Coaches poll UGA # 6 GT unranked. 2011 AP poll UGA 19th Tech Unranked ZERO votes. ACC Champs 22nd, ACC runners up 21st
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
1:22 pm
2007 preseason polls — UGA # 1, Tech unranked. Enuf said
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
1:22 pm
oops, I mean 2008 preseason polls
lewisbuzzard
August 12th, 2012
1:53 pm
WnE(Rexie) this is why you were run off BBuzzoff. You are just not objective about PJ and what he brings to the table. His first year he beat your beloved Dawgs and Mark “the saint” Richt. With I might add a bunch of kids not recruited to run the TO. Then he goes and wins the ACC in just his second year. I know it was stripped due to some minor infractions but that does not tarnish Johnson’s coaching prowess. The plain fact of the matter is it’s not PJ offense that has been keeping Tech from winning with more regularity, it’s that paper thin defense and breakdowns on ST.
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
1:54 pm
Once again I am way behind with the timeline with regard to the post I am commenting on. There is at least one guy that comments here most every day that could answer his own question. He has asked the question, “can anyone name a QB that CPJ recruited that could be considered an NFL ‘polished passer’ that could be trusted to run a 2 minute drill”? He answered that himself. About 2 years ago. On twitter. Trying to talk a QB commit from North Carolina out of coming to GT. Telling him he was ruining his NFL prospects. If the questioner thought he was ruining his NFL prospects, then it stands to reason that HE thought this commit was a “polished passer” and could be trusted to run a 2 minute offense. Selah!!
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
1:57 pm
Anyone that has to proclaim himself analytical and devoid of trolling is a troll. If it looks a duck, waddles like a duck, smells like a duck & quacks like a duck, then it must be a duck!!!!
dry dirt road
August 12th, 2012
2:19 pm
Washington might not be tall enuf to be a pocket passer. Eddie McAshan was a tall pocket passer WHO WORE A WHITE GT HELMET 2 years. Have TW talk to him. Both guys are black, too.
dry dirt road
August 12th, 2012
2:25 pm
article says “a little work out of the pistol”; why not alot of work? why not conform to the ofenses run by the best teams in the nation, the teams who run the pistol/shotgun/wildcat? why not keep the trip op off also, AND MIX IT UP(I tell ya, I hate to give opposing teams the secrets, but if I don’t speak up, Tech does not seem to hear)
dry dirt road
August 12th, 2012
2:29 pm
was looking at ESPN College Football list of recruits and potential recruits, and looks like most for Tech are 3 out of 5 stars, whereas the 5 star boys don’t want to go to Tech; if 3 stars, then coaches will have to make up for lack of talent by improving plays and configurations such as 3-4 defense, etc.; Oregon impresses as a college with complex offenseive plays
dry dirt road
August 12th, 2012
2:31 pm
“offensive”, or offense
George Stein
August 12th, 2012
2:33 pm
This time of year is a troll’s paradise. If the offense is good, it means the defense will suck. If the defense is good, it means the offense will suck.
The offense is going to score. We have four seasons of proof that this high school offense is a bear to stop. Unfortunately, as good as the offense has been, the defense has been equally poor. It’s time for that and the special teams to improve. If they do, we will have the chance to win every game (we won’t, but we will have the chance to do so).
Until then, stay healthy, Jackets!
HighTech
August 12th, 2012
2:42 pm
1 4 GT…when a troll posts on Ken’s blog, you need to read it a certain way. Here’s an example:
atlxman
August 12th, 2012
10:21 am
BarK, bark bark ,bark bark bark bark bark, bark bark bark bark bark bark? bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark. bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark bark..bark bark bark bark bark bark..pantpant
When you read it like that, there is no way to respond to it. I don’t speak dog, or dawg, or dwag, so it makes no sense to me.
In other words, it’s just noise that has no bearing on intelligent conversation.
dry dirt road
August 12th, 2012
2:44 pm
To GSUStud: which GSU, Ga Southern or Ga State? Listen, a Heisman team always has potential to win all their games, whether Tech, Auburn or Clemson
GTpack
August 12th, 2012
2:46 pm
Jury is still out on Groh’s D. Will it come through this year? Will TJ be the NG we thought he could be? A lot of answers will be made clear during the month of September.
I think by the end of the year Laskey will be the B Back. I think he is really good. Orwin staying healthy will be key, and TW needs to play all 12 games like the first 6 from last year. Also, some playing time needs to be given to TW’s heir apparent so he won’t be totally green when he starts next year.
Can’t wait for the season to start. I think the Jackets will be fired up for the Hokies, but the Hokies are going to be fired up too.
Go Jackets, be prepared and beat VT!!
dry dirt road
August 12th, 2012
2:47 pm
I could envision the Heisman coached colleges of Ga Tech, Auburn and Clemson to win every game that particular season, then play each other in a post season playoff game.
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
3:03 pm
HT—-You’re right about that. But the guy I am talking about, IMO, left himself wide open. I don’t expect a refutation. He has never responded to a direct question. And I intended my comment to be a question for him anyway. Oh well.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
3:24 pm
Guys, even if they are not online when you post remarks referring to them, you are still acknowledging them and their generally stupid and often offensive remarks. Let it now be the credo of these blogs — IGNORE THE TROLLS AND WnE !!!!!
WnE
August 12th, 2012
3:24 pm
re:
lewisbuzzard
August 12th, 2012
1:53 pm
WnE(Rexie) this is why you were run off BBuzzoff. You are just not objective about PJ and what he brings to the table. His first year he beat your beloved Dawgs and Mark “the saint” Richt. With I might add a bunch of kids not recruited to run the TO. Then he goes and wins the ACC in just his second year. I know it was stripped due to some minor infractions but that does not tarnish Johnson’s coaching prowess. The plain fact of the matter is it’s not PJ offense that has been keeping Tech from winning with more regularity, it’s that paper thin defense and breakdowns on ST.
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You’re absolutely right!
But guess what Sherlock?
CPJ is also responsible for those aspects of HIS TEAM also!
He the HEAD 3ffin’ COACH!
He doesn’t get to say it was “the defense” that made us lose, while “my offense” is doing great.
That first yr. that he beat UGA, CMR was about to get fired because of his DC (Willie Martinez), you didn’t hear any UGA fans say, “CMR is OK it was the Defense that caused us to lose”.
You don’t realize how far off base your ideology is!
CPJ is the HC, he is not a glorified OC, if he wants to be the OC-only and only be accountable for the Offense he needs to be paid a lot less than $2.6 mil per year.
At the end of the day CPJ is accountable for the entire FB program.
RECRUITING is 70 to 80% of what makes a BCS HC successful, disagree all you want, but it is, what it is.
Until GT & CPJ embrace that, then the only success we’ll have is vs. Cupcake City or vs. underachievers like Clemson or UNC.
The final tally remains the same, 5 years in, no game changers at B-Back, no polished passers at QB.
This is CPJ’s legacy so far.
WnE
August 12th, 2012
3:46 pm
re:
ToeMeetsLeather
August 12th, 2012
12:54 pm
B…Jacket, you need to just give it up and become a fan of one of your local “win at all cost” SEC programs. (see the most recent stories coming out regarding their recruiting) TECH is a different type of program and CPJ is the perfect fit. I hope he retires at The Institute.
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So if CPJ “retires” at GT, what will his record be vs. UGA?
1-14?
2-13?
With his record vs. UGA and in bowl games , I’m not sure what you see that would make you want to have CPJ around so long.
In case you hadn’t noticed, wee aren’t closing the gap on UGA, the gap in raw talent is getting wider, and even with their out of control attrition, they are still loading up on difference makers while we are recruiting guys that are lucky to produce by their RS-Jr. or RS-Sr. yr (Dieke & TJ Barnes for example).
What happened to Lance Richardson, when I criticized his signing as a reach, I was criticized, but here we are in his 3rd or 4th yr. out of HS and he is living up to my prediction as a “dead-weight Recruit” that will never help GT on the field.
If you were to go back and look at many of my old posts on bbuzzoff or GT sports-talk, you’ll see that I was accurate about how CPJ’s recruits would pan out, way more than I was wrong.
The proof that CPJ is recruiting poorly, is that every year “we seem young” and folks are hoping that RS-Fr. and T-fr. can break into the lineup because the upperclassmen haven’t had “the light bulb go on yet”.
Lots of dead-weight RS-sophs & above, the reason I use RS-sophs.is that they have been out of HS for 3 yrs.., and if they haven’t proven themselves by now then they aren’t likely to ever be big time game changers.
I think GT’s main problem as a FB program is that our fanbase is not very well versed on the finer points of what makes a CFB team successful, our fans just don’t know a lot about CFB, and this is the root of so many arguments & disagreements, this is also why so many GT fans think of CPJ as some sort of genius, they just don’t know a lot about CFB.
It makes guys like me look evil, when all I am doing is opining with good “CFB Logic”.
lewisbuzzard
August 12th, 2012
3:47 pm
WnE you are absolutely right in that CPJ is responsible for all area’s the football tam and I believe he is making strides to improve the team in all areas. Oh and when you want to bring up pay how much do your stinkin Dawgs pay just for a DC. Geez give it a break Tech can’t have the same unrealistic expectations as teams like UGA that have a treasure chest of money available at their football disposal. Look at how many grads UGA has each and every year. It’s not apples to apples but our little 2 and 3 stars give those mighty Dawg 4-5 stars a pretty decent game every time they have played since Johnson has been there. Maybe it has a little bit to do with coaching, Just sayin.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
3:49 pm
@ lewis……obviously you make good points, but you know you are wasting your time. JUST IGNORE HIM!!!! He is not worthy of the time you take to make responses
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
3:51 pm
@ lewis…….I doubt that he will ever go away, but if nobody acknowledges anything that he posts, then he’s just whistling into the wind.
lewisbuzzard
August 12th, 2012
3:59 pm
aye aye “supersize”. Just can’t seem to let his pontificating about Johnson and Tech go without noting he has been on Johnson’s case since he arrived at Tech. I for one am proud of Tech and Coach Johnson. He is heading us in the right direction.
WnE
August 12th, 2012
4:00 pm
re:
lewisbuzzard
August 12th, 2012
3:47 pm
WnE you are absolutely right in that CPJ is responsible for all area’s the football tam and I believe he is making strides to improve the team in all areas. Oh and when you want to bring up pay how much do your stinkin Dawgs pay just for a DC. Geez give it a break Tech can’t have the same unrealistic expectations as teams like UGA that have a treasure chest of money available at their football disposal. Look at how many grads UGA has each and every year. It’s not apples to apples but our little 2 and 3 stars give those mighty Dawg 4-5 stars a pretty decent game every time they have played since Johnson has been there. Maybe it has a little bit to do with coaching, Just sayin.
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I guess we’re just going to have to agree to disagree!
I guess we’re just 2 different people when it comes to ideology & psychological makeup.
I would never admit or write what you wrote above!
I DON’T ACCEPT MORAL VICTORIES!
I AM NOT SATISFIED BY MORAL VICTORIES!
Your comments above show how much damage CPJ has done to GT’s FB program & our fanbase, you act as if we should be happy to play a close game vs. UGA.
In 5 years CPJ has lowered the Standards of GT FB such that you think it is OK to publicly “feel good” about GT losing a close game to UGA.
With your post above you just proved that CPJ is not the man for GT, we need someone to raise our expectations, not LOWER them.
WnE
August 12th, 2012
4:07 pm
re:
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
3:49 pm
@ lewis……obviously you make good points, but you know you are wasting your time. JUST IGNORE HIM!!!! He is not worthy of the time you take to make responses
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Here’s a novel idea, just simply impeach my comments with solid “CFB logic”, and make me look silly to any stranger that wanders into these blogs by proving me wrong.
Running down every new poster and begging them to ignore me makes it look like you are running scared and don’t want to talk “issues”, but instead would rather name-call and do drive-by personal attacks.
Simply present better reasoning and better logic and make me look silly, but you can’t do that, so instead you take the short cut of begging people to ignore me, when the fact is, is that non-contributors like yourself should be ignored.
lewisbuzzard
August 12th, 2012
4:11 pm
No I will not settle for just playing close and moral victories but more importantly CPJ and the team won’t settle. Really what I am saying is a few favorable bounces and Tech would have split with UGA since Johnson’s tenure. I do humbly agree to disagree.
HighTech
August 12th, 2012
4:22 pm
Sounds like the dog pound in here with all this yapping and barking. Can’t make sense of it.
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
4:30 pm
I guess have should have named the guilty part in my post ay 1:54 PM August 12th, 2012. Although I would bet he knows, and all the regular guys on here,too, to whom I was talking to. OK! “Carnack” aka gollum aka wrexie aka weenie aka weinie aka WnE
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
4:30 pm
at for ay (fat fingers)
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
5:00 pm
@ lewis……I know exactly how you feel, but it just doesn’t do any good. He won’t accept anything any of us say as truth or fact; he thinks he, and he alone, has the truth. He will never respond to questions or challenges that are posed; he only continues with more of the same drivel. So it is pointless even to try. I choose no longer to read a thing that he posts, because as far as I am concerned, it is just the rantings of either a die-hard dwag fan or of a greatly disturbed person. The fact that he would stalk a Tech recruit on Twitter to try to convince him not to sign with Tech could actually validate either or both of those possibilities. So, as I said before, don’t waste your time—-IGNORE HIM !!!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
5:01 pm
And 1 4 GT, I say the same to you, my friend……….IGNORE WnE !!!!!
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
5:16 pm
SS—-You’re preaching to the choir. Just satisfying my masochistic side!! LOL
Jon Koncak
August 12th, 2012
5:44 pm
I love reading how the defense is thought to be improving against the high school offense. Problem is the last time they saw this offense was on Friday nights 1 to 3 or 4 years ago. Play a real offense with real players and you get smoked…….
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
5:47 pm
@ 1 4 GT……..I know, but DO IT !!!!!
BLT
August 12th, 2012
6:07 pm
Ruff, Ruff, Bark, Bark, Woof, Woof!!!
That’s the best dog I can do!
I’m not about to drag my arse around on the carpet! LOL
BLT
August 12th, 2012
6:10 pm
I guess I could chase my truck, but it’s parked and I might hurt myself. LOL
BLT
August 12th, 2012
6:12 pm
I remember Jon Koncak. Chirp, Chirp, Chirp
BLT
August 12th, 2012
6:17 pm
A link to prove your “logic” please. No “linkie” you look like a “dinkie”. Other than that it’s an opinion. Everyone knows about “opinions”. If you want I’ll provide a “linkie” for you.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
6:35 pm
Is Jon Contract back in town?
HighTech
August 12th, 2012
9:20 pm
Bow, wow, wow, wow. Grrrrrrrrrrrr.
What does that mean? Did Timmy fall into the well, Lassie?
ToeMeetsLeather
August 12th, 2012
9:50 pm
I think Koncack logged off, he had a couple of weapon serial numbers to scratch off for his team.
Ken Sugiura
August 12th, 2012
10:46 pm
don’t know if Bailey has had concussions before, but it obviously warrants concern. as we’ve grown increasingly aware, a concussion is not to be trifled with.
I think Lee just had a bad day. He still needs to get better at the option, evidently. it’s something that’s only going to come with reps.
i don’t know the balance of carries between laskey and perkins. both worked with the first team, i’d imagine on separate drives. both were in on scoring drives, perkins the first and laskey the second.
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
10:52 pm
the name thief is back as Ken—-poor little foolish troll sure is brave—–& stupid
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
10:57 pm
And smart—smarter that the folks trying to stop him. Computer smart anyway. I notified the AJC about it for the LAST TIME. And turned around & told them this was my last time to notify them.
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
10:59 pm
Or is the blue marker on the blogmeister not working??
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
11:01 pm
Why would Ken still be worrying with this blog @ 10:46 PM?? If that is Ken, put your work to bed for today.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
11:03 pm
@ 1 4 GT………I agree with you. I don’t think that’s Ken
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
11:11 pm
Could be. Ken doesn’t use caps to start sentences. Only cap is “I”.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
11:13 pm
Ken’s posts are always highlighted. These are not
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
11:15 pm
Yeah, that’s what I meant by blue marker. At 1st glance, that’s not Ken. At 2nd glance, doubts. At 3rd glance, well maybe it is.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
11:22 pm
Without the highlighting (or blue marker as you call it), pretty sure it’s not Ken
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
11:25 pm
Could be not working–or he forgot–it’s late.
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
11:26 pm
My mind came with blue marker—highlight never did. Brain fart!
Supersize that order, mutt
August 12th, 2012
11:30 pm
If he’s at the office, I imagine the highlighting is automatic. I doubt that he posts from home. He DOES have a life…..LOL
gt40pinhd
August 12th, 2012
11:38 pm
i don’t recall ken ever using his last name.
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
11:39 pm
That’s true gt40! Hadn’t realized that.
gt40pinhd
August 12th, 2012
11:44 pm
he said he wasn’t at the scrimmage, so the ramblings are just speculation. at least, i hope so. i want vad lee to play (he can pass!).
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
11:50 pm
V Lee will get his chances, I’m sure. But until he learns the option REAL good, TW will play, unless he just stinks up the place.
1 4 GT
August 12th, 2012
11:52 pm
In spite of the naysayers, CPJ wants the best players at each position on the field. He wants to win as much as we want him to, if not more so,
gt40pinhd
August 12th, 2012
11:55 pm
i looked up the “if then(?)” website someone posted here once before, cpj’s offense is very complex. i can see why it takes a while to learn!
gt40pinhd
August 13th, 2012
12:01 am
1 4 gt oops, i just noticed on a previous post, ken does use his last name. my bad….
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
12:03 am
@ gt40pinhd……that’s why when the haters refer to the offense as gimmicky and high-school, they are showing just how stupid they are. It’s probably one of the most complicated offenses there is.
gt40pinhd
August 13th, 2012
12:06 am
i’ve read it twice and … well, still working on it. not like darrel rogers wishbone (Texas).
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
12:07 am
not like Pepper Rodgers’ wishbone at Tech either
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
12:39 am
12:30 AM. Bedtime. Ya’ll will see this tonight or tomorrow. It is probably the most complex offense around. It takes time to get a real handle on it. But when you have the hosses to run it, it is very explosive. I’ve been keeping up with football for about 60 years, and I still don’t begin to know all of the intricacies of the offense. I just know that when the guys grasp it, it sure is fun to watch. I like the passing game, but I like rock ‘em sock ‘em smash mouth football best. It’s what I grew up playing. See ya!!! GOOOO JACKETS REMEMBER 9/3 THWGeorgie
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
12:40 am
Darryl Royal
gt40pinhd
August 13th, 2012
12:45 am
i never professed to know how to spell!
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
12:59 am
LOL @ gt40
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
12:59 am
g’nite, 1 4 GT. See ya tomorrow
red&black
August 13th, 2012
5:42 am
Enter your comments here
lkmantsk
August 13th, 2012
5:48 am
Tech Football…….Somehow those two words just don’t seem to go together.
old_eagle
August 13th, 2012
6:06 am
CPJ: “When we started in the auxiliary stuff, not so good.” Glad to see CPJ is concerned about and working on some “auxillary stuff”. I love the base, but you’ve got to have several diversions from it to get to get in the minds of opposing defenses. Otherwise, they will load up on you at the base points of attack
I hope the defense and special teams play is looking better than last year at this time,
Good to see Michael Summers doing well. This kid comes from very good stock. His Dad was a beast at RB for SC State back in the 80’s and besides that, you won’t meet a nicer guy than Michael Sr. .
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August 13th, 2012
8:17 am
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Jason
August 13th, 2012
9:08 am
Wne=atlxman
Notice they always post in tandem. No one talking to wne so he has to create a log in to talk to himself. What a loser.
GTfan 2012
August 13th, 2012
9:48 am
I’m sorry guys, I just can’t help myself when it comes to responding to certain people on this board. I know I shouldn’t, its feeding the trolls, but I also know that people come here and read his drivel and think that he actually has football knowledge (when its been proven time and again that he knows nothing, he’s a liar, and he’s a manipulator). He’s clearly a UGA fan (proven based on his comments) masquerading as a GT fan, but I not sure everyone that reads these blogs knows that. I personally like to have discussions about GT football and what are our expectations, and I think rational fans can disagree about those. But its clear to me that anyone who claims CPJ isn’t a good and successful head coach at GT is a TROLL!!!! That doesn’t necessarily mean that one day he won’t be fired, lots of good coaches are eventually fired, and if he is fired, it will probably be because GT’s expectations have risen, as they should for any successful program over time. BUT, I think its much more likely that GT goes on a tear and has several very successful seasons, with two or three Coastal championships (and possibly an ACC championship or two) in a row. You’d have to be blind not to see the improvements that GT has made on the OL and DL (and realize how young we are), which are the two key areas (always important for any team, but especially for the TO and the 3-4). I believe this will translate into 2-3 more wins per year over the next two or three years. This year will be a great barometer to see where we are and how much we improve throughout the season.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
11:16 am
@ GTfan 2012…..what you need to do is whenever you see a post, or posts, by WnE, DO NOT READ THEM, and DO NOT ADDRESS HIM DIRECTLY. Instead, whenever you see them, simply post something like the following: “To all those who do not know, WnE does NOT speak for the majority of Tech fans. He claims to be a Tech fan, but he actually hates anything and everything to do with Tech. Please ignore anything that he has to say about anything.”
That will accomplish far more than arguing with him will ever accomplish
WnE
August 13th, 2012
11:29 am
re:
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
11:16 am
@ GTfan 2012…..what you need to do is whenever you see a post, or posts, by WnE, DO NOT READ THEM, and DO NOT ADDRESS HIM DIRECTLY. Instead, whenever you see them, simply post something like the following: “To all those who do not know, WnE does NOT speak for the majority of Tech fans. He claims to be a Tech fan, but he actually hates anything and everything to do with Tech. Please ignore anything that he has to say about anything.”
That will accomplish far more than arguing with him will ever accomplish
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Sorry Pal, but people that actually follow CFB know that there is a lot of truth in what I am writing.
Ask yourself WHY many others have gotten warnings from this blog and others but I have never come close to getting any warning from any blog that I have posted on?
Simple!
I keep it clean, and I talk CFB in a fair and logical manner.
Even you have gotten direct warnings recently Supersize, and your pal 5150 got a little vacation.
People with no “pro-CPJ” bias know that a lot of what I write makes a lots of sense and a lot of the things that I have written have been mentioned on local sports talk radio AFTER I have analyzed or discussed them on these blogs.
You’re trying to silence the truth about CPJ and GT FB.
Oh and WHO ARE YOU to tell another person what they should read and what is not credible?
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
11:29 am
Supersize…here’s a video for you about Orwin Smith and the hard work he is doing to get ready. 9/3!
http://www.stingtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65495
WnE
August 13th, 2012
11:33 am
re:
Jason
August 13th, 2012
9:08 am
Wne=atlxman
Notice they always post in tandem. No one talking to wne so he has to create a log in to talk to himself. What a loser.
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Sorry, no cigar!
Ken has already issued warnings about people stealing others screen names and that is something that I have never done.
So no, I don’t use other screen names to carry on a conversation with myself.
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
11:35 am
GTfan 2012…right you are, sir. There is alot to be excited about this season for the Yellow Jackets. 9/3 will be a big test. Can’t really put a limit on what this team can do, provided everyone stays healthy and focuses on one game at a time. 9/3!
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
11:52 am
@ HT…..hell yeah. GO JACKETS !!!!
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
11:55 am
Inflated ego??? Claiming sports talk radio commentators are “talking” about the stuff he writes about here AFTER he posts here first. He is now accusing the radio guys of stealing his material. I’d demand payment & credit!!! LOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLLOLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLOL
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
11:56 am
@ 1 4 GT……are you kidding me? That is TOO FUNNY !!!!
GTVegas
August 13th, 2012
11:59 am
I stopped reading Weenie’s comments long ago, recognizing they are akin to MSNBC’s reporting on anything Republican. He conveniently selects certain facts and links them to support his own opinions, all of which are formed based on his underlying hatred of CPJ and maybe GT.
All it took for me was to see that he actually badgered a significant GT recruit, trying to make him not choose GT. Just ask yourself what the possible motivation might be for that and ask yourself if any person in their right mind would go to those lengths unless their hatred was so deep as to be self-destructive.
Recognizing this, I skip all comments made by the aforesaid individual. He could start writing how much he supports GT and hates UGA and I would still not give the comments the time of day. He has no credibility no matter what he writes.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
12:03 pm
@ GTVegas……you are exactly right, and I do the same. EVERYBODY needs to learn just to IGNORE HIM COMPLETELY !!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
12:04 pm
@ GTVegas……BTW, I like your comparison of him to MSNBC. You are spot on on that one
WnE
August 13th, 2012
12:04 pm
re:
GTfan 2012
August 13th, 2012
9:48 am
I’m sorry guys, I just can’t help myself when it comes to responding to certain people on this board. I know I shouldn’t, its feeding the trolls, but I also know that people come here and read his drivel and think that he actually has football knowledge (when its been proven time and again that he knows nothing, he’s a liar, and he’s a manipulator). He’s clearly a UGA fan (proven based on his comments) masquerading as a GT fan, but I not sure everyone that reads these blogs knows that. I personally like to have discussions about GT football and what are our expectations, and I think rational fans can disagree about those. But its clear to me that anyone who claims CPJ isn’t a good and successful head coach at GT is a TROLL!!!! That doesn’t necessarily mean that one day he won’t be fired, lots of good coaches are eventually fired, and if he is fired, it will probably be because GT’s expectations have risen, as they should for any successful program over time. BUT, I think its much more likely that GT goes on a tear and has several very successful seasons, with two or three Coastal championships (and possibly an ACC championship or two) in a row. You’d have to be blind not to see the improvements that GT has made on the OL and DL (and realize how young we are), which are the two key areas (always important for any team, but especially for the TO and the 3-4). I believe this will translate into 2-3 more wins per year over the next two or three years. This year will be a great barometer to see where we are and how much we improve throughout the season.
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To PROVE how delusional you are and how guys like you lie to cover for CPJ, we are NOT YOUNG on the D-LIne:
Our projected starters are a:
T-Sr. 4 years out of HS
RS-Sr. 5 years out of HS
Rs-Jr. 4 years out of HS
That sir is not close to being young, you putting out bad fact to give CPJ & CAG a ready made excuse if the DL doesn’t play well, by putting out bad information that we are young on the DL.
Let’s look at the OL:
Based on current depth charts:
Ray Beno RS-Jr. 4 yrs. out of HS
Will Jackson RS- Jr 4 yrs. out of HS
Jay finch RS-Jr. 4 yrs. out of HS
Uzzi RS-Sr. 5 yrs. out of HS
Bailey or Kidney RS-Soph/RS-jr. 3 or 4 yrs. out of HS
Not only are BOTH LoS’s not young, but the reality is that they weren’t “young” last yr. either.
Teams like Bama & LSU played for MNCs with the same amount of yrs. out of HS on their LoS’s but they just happened to have way more TALENT.
Looking at those players projected to start for GT, there’s NO WAY that you can honestly say we’re “young” on the OL & DL.
You’re simply lying to un-knowing GT Fans just in case GT has a bad season and then you can say, “it isn’t CPJ’s fault we were young on both LoS’s”.
There’s NO WAY we can be considered young with that many guys projected as starters that are 4 or 5 yrs. removed from HS.
We have much more “age” on both our LoS’s than the typical BCS level team that is ranked in the top-10.
WnE is telling the HARSH TRUTH, while guys like you are putting out mis-information to try and cover for CPJ.
I don’t do that and that is WHY you guys hate what I post, I refuse to lie to cover for CPJ, something that you guys have no problem doing.
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
12:08 pm
GTVegas is right. And from what I’ve seen the past couple of days, someone would rather be ridiculed than ignored. This blog must be a desperate cry for attention for some trolls. Let’s make a concerted effort to continue to ignore trolls on Ken’s blog! If a troll writes something, read it as a dog barking or as unintelligible graffiti on a passing boxcar.
9/3!
WnE
August 13th, 2012
12:12 pm
re:
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
12:04 pm
@ GTVagasil……BTW, I like your comparison of him to MSNBC. You are spot on on that one
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You and pal GTVagasil, can call me MSNBC, but you don’t say not one word about GTFan2012’s outright lies about how young we are on both LoS’s.
So much for your guys’ credibility, you question everything I write no matter how factual it is, yet you overlook an OBVIOUS set of false statements by him.
You guys are losing credibility by the day.
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
12:18 pm
I like the way this offensive line is shaping up this season. Uzzi is a 2nd team preseason all-american and on the Outland Trophy watch list. Finch is on the Rimington watch list. On the defensive line, Barnes (6′-7″ 347) is in his best shape ever and will attract alot of attention this year. I am pleased that our coaches can develop such talent from such a young group of players.
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
12:20 pm
I am encouraged by the pistol and shotgun formations, too. That adds another wrinkle to an already impressive offense.
GTfan 2012
August 13th, 2012
12:21 pm
Supersize,
I know you are right, but it is just difficult to watch his lies and half-truths being spread as “analysis”. Its funny, I noticed that he’s stopped responding to me when I debunk his arguments. Like a few days ago. He tried to claim that GT’s recruiting of DLs was poor because we recruited undersized guys. He used 6′3″ 246 lb Rod Chungong as the example. Unfortunately he failed to mention the DL recruits in the same class: Francis Kallon (290 lbs), Adam Gotsis (300 lbs), and Pat Gamble (270 lbs). Its tough to argue when the facts don’t support your argument, but then I guess that’s WnE likes to make up his own facts or twist the ones that he uses.
You know as much as I hate seeing dwagfan all over the GT blog spewing his nonsense, at least he is honest about who he is (a Dwag Fan) and what he thinks (GT sucks). Its clear from his comments, that WnE is also a Dwag Fan and thinks that GT sucks, I just don’t know why he keeps up this charade.
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
12:24 pm
GTfan 2012…dwagfag will go away, too, if you ignore him.
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
12:25 pm
*dawgfan. Sorry.
Thanks.
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
12:26 pm
@HighTech,
I did some research for you, since you don’t speak dog, dawg, or dwag. Pretty much all of the bark bark woof woof growl whimper whine (no matter what order it’s in) means basically the same thing:
“Hey guys I just licked my butt! Can I have a Milkbone? I would have licked my nads, but I lost them somewhere in the vet’s office…..how bout that Milkbone now?!!!!”
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
12:30 pm
GT Lee…was that an Altavista Babelfish translator you used for that? I have to believe you because that sounds about right.
By the way, the past couple of days have yielded some nuggets for the coaches bios for unnamed barking dog’s All Star Coaching Staff. I am hesitant to share those on Ken’s blog, but I’ve learned some pretty amazing things.
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
12:33 pm
Mr HighTech,
You are correct about the translator. Also, Orwin Smith is on 2 watch lists, would love to see one of our guys take home some hardware as well as jewelry this year (ie CS rings). And please feel free to share some of that info you have with me in an email.
Thanks
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
12:34 pm
Good one GT Lee. LOL
GTfan 2012
August 13th, 2012
12:44 pm
HT,
Probably don’t want to put those on here, I don’t want to see you get banned by Ken for saying bad things about the Dawg coaches, even if true.
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
12:45 pm
Thanks 1 4 GT….remember, ignore the trolls!!!! (man, it’s hard to do!!)
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
12:46 pm
@ Lee……yes, it’s hard, but just think what they are feeling when nobody responds to what they say. Do YOU like being ignored? I don’t think so.
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
12:49 pm
Being ignored (me) was a big factor in getting divorced back in ‘85.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
12:55 pm
@ 1 4 GT…….I was tempted to LOL that, but I’m sure that’s not funny now, nor was it then. But that is certainly a good analogy
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
1:05 pm
Laugh if you like. If one can’t laugh at oneself, you can’t really laugh at anything.
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
1:07 pm
Plus too long & boring a story to tell here. Don’t mind telling it, just ask on the way to a game.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
1:16 pm
It’s boring, but you want to tell me on the way to a game, huh? You want to put me to sleep behind the wheel and kill us both? LOL
WnE
August 13th, 2012
1:24 pm
re:
GTfan 2012
August 13th, 2012
12:21 pm
Supersize,
I know you are right, but it is just difficult to watch his lies and half-truths being spread as “analysis”. Its funny, I noticed that he’s stopped responding to me when I debunk his arguments. Like a few days ago. He tried to claim that GT’s recruiting of DLs was poor because we recruited undersized guys. He used 6′3″ 246 lb Rod Chungong as the example. Unfortunately he failed to mention the DL recruits in the same class: Francis Kallon (290 lbs), Adam Gotsis (300 lbs), and Pat Gamble (270 lbs). Its tough to argue when the facts don’t support your argument, but then I guess that’s WnE likes to make up his own facts or twist the ones that he uses.
You know as much as I hate seeing dwagfan all over the GT blog spewing his nonsense, at least he is honest about who he is (a Dwag Fan) and what he thinks (GT sucks). Its clear from his comments, that WnE is also a Dwag Fan and thinks that GT sucks, I just don’t know why he keeps up this charade.
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I don’t have to mention every single recruit on the DL in that class, with the numbers of low rated recruits GT brings in, GT has no leeway to take anymore “reaches & tweeners” and then CPJ did just that, Chungong is a 3-4 DE that was Recruited as a DE that is 6-3 246.
Despite all the failures of Tweeners from CPJ’s 1st four Recruiting classes, he still doesn’t learn his lesson and brings in another tweener in 2012.
With the normal attrition that takes place on the BCS level CPJ is simply setting GT up for more failure.
BTW, Kallon only played one yr. of HS FB, and Gotsis played in Australia vs. a level of competition that we know nothing about, in summary both are huge question marks at the BCS level.
Also, Gamble was supposed to be 6-5 280, but reported at 6-5 262lbs.
So even though CPJ is trying to Recruit bigger guys on the DL, they still aren’t the can’t miss 315-pounders out of HS that Bama & UGA is Recruiting, and not all of those guys don’t qualify for GT, they are choosing Bama & UGA because they represent a better FB option with academics that are “close enough” in the eyes of the 18 y/o Recruit.
Lets summarize, 2 question marks, plus a guy needing a RS (Gamble), and a undersized tweener, that’s the reality that you DON’T want to see, but everyone else that follows GT & CFB does see.
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
1:25 pm
ignore the barking dawg.
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
1:54 pm
How can one just blithely ignore the fact that a kid from England getting 13, that’s right troll, 13 offers from big time CFB coaches before setting a foot on a playing field for his first game. This fact was stated in an article on said kid posted in the AJC.
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
1:55 pm
Sometimes, I just can’t let it pass!!
WnE
August 13th, 2012
2:01 pm
re:
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
1:54 pm
How can one just blithely ignore the fact that a kid from England getting 13, that’s right troll, 13 offers from big time CFB coaches before setting a foot on a playing field for his first game. This fact was stated in an article on said kid posted in the AJC.
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Kallon getting 13 offers from other schools doesn’t change the fact that he played only 1 yr. of HS FB.
GT doesn’t over sign or run players off that don pan out.
At many of those other schools, they would take a flyer on guy lie Kallon and if he didn’t pan out after 2 yr.s they’d run him off, in other words at factory type schools there’s no risk in offering a guy like Kallon.
I have gone on record many times saying that I have no problem taking gambles on big guys, but that doesn’t mean that I’m going to be naive and ignore the risk going in.
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
2:02 pm
There’s your 1st mistake, 1 4 GT…you actually READ the bark bark woof woof…….I see a certain name and I just spin the little wheel in the middle of my mouse until I get past the bark bark woof woof ruff ruff whimper whine whimper whine……..
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
2:11 pm
I am a masochist.
Big Crimson 75
August 13th, 2012
2:17 pm
WnE — Why haven’t you gone after Johnson for not offering the honey-badger a full ride @ Tech?
He’s available!!
2011 National Defensive POY!!
You’re slipping Wrexie.
I know you, of all people, remember what he did to your beloved dwags in the SEC CG!!
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
2:27 pm
GTfan 2012…it’s not the Dawg coaches I was talking about. We (GT Lee, BLT, 1 4 GT, Supersize, 5150 (temporarily banned), myself, and some others) put together a troll coaching staff that would be second to none in their football expertise. Out of respect for Ken, I will not resurrect that roster here.
Big Crimson 75
August 13th, 2012
2:31 pm
Supe / 14 / Lee / BLT — what happened to 51?
Damn, I miss the blogs for a couple days & all hell breaks loose!
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
2:35 pm
BC75.
apparently 5150 is banned for inappropriate language.
HighTech, if you like smash-moth football, that staff is something to behold……
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
2:36 pm
BC75,
Ken has also asked us to ignore the trolls and we have agreed to do our very best to comply!!!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
2:40 pm
@ 1 4 GT……You have GOT to quit reading the garbage. If you don’t read it, then you won’t feel the need to respond. TOTALLY IGNORE EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM !!!!!
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
2:42 pm
lol @ GT Lee
We may have to repost that on another blog.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
2:47 pm
@ 1 4 GT……whenever you are tempted to make some kind of response, just type “uoad”. It will serve as a tribute to our friend and a slam on the trolls as well.
Big Crimson 75
August 13th, 2012
2:58 pm
Thanks Lee.
Ken S didn’t make the call for the ban, did he??
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
3:07 pm
@ BC 75, yes, Ken did it. It was deserved, and UOAD knows it. It’s all cool
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
3:12 pm
Forgot to mention George Stein earlier. He helped, too.
Big Crimson 75…here’s how it happened…
http://blogs.ajc.com/georgia-tech-sports/2012/08/10/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-tech-assistant-mike-sewak/?cp=3
Big Crimson 75
August 13th, 2012
3:40 pm
HT — Wow!! Glad 51 said it & not me. I agree with him 100%.
The handle-burglar non-sense is completely outta control.
Supe couldn’t even come on here for about a month w/o his “friend”.
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
3:55 pm
Handle-burglar. I like that. Sounds better than doppelgangertroll.
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
3:59 pm
“Sounds better than doppelgangertroll.”
We could shorten it to dongertroll……
GTfan 2012
August 13th, 2012
4:29 pm
UOAD, Super, UOAD!
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
4:31 pm
Dongertroll! Supersize had his handle hijacked by dongertroll!
HighTech
August 13th, 2012
4:32 pm
UOAD!
9/3!
THWG!
BLT
August 13th, 2012
5:27 pm
UOAD had too much Jim Daniels and let his anger get the best of him. He is right about CT and BK. Say anything they don’t like and you get banned permanently (those canines have a major problem with trolls on their blog and it will not be tolerated). They’ve been drinking too much Cynthia T. or is it McKinney? Sorry if that’s out of bounds Ken. Anyway, GO JACKETS!!! BEAT THE HOKIES!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
5:33 pm
Dongertroll, huh? I love it !!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
5:35 pm
@ BLT…..the reason Ken doesn’t ban those trolls, is because in spite of the fact that they drive us crazy and shouldn’t even be on the Tech blogs, they don’t resort to profanity. UOAD did, and unfortunately, he is paying the consequences
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
5:36 pm
UOAD, men UOAD !!!
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
5:44 pm
Supersize, if Ken doesn’t want us responding to trolls and he refuses to ban them, then he should at least delete the TROLL posts (not posts with differing opinions, but TROLL posts). Just my opinion, I’ll not beat this dead horse any further…..
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
5:48 pm
@ Lee……that’s why I think that just totally ignoring them is the best thing to do. If they don’t get any kind of response out of us, then they MIGHT just quit trying. It’s definitely worth a shot
BLT
August 13th, 2012
6:13 pm
NO it won’t Supersize! I hate to disagree but all of the regulars will be back and their teenage counterparts. Ken will ban the vulgarity and hijackers. That’s it. I believe Ken is a believer in complete free speech. I admire him for that. I wish his counterparts on the other side were the same. So for me the best response will be “bark”, “sniff”, “lick” and other canine behaviour. Of course I’ll try to ignore them, but it’s wide open trash Tech here but don’t dare say anything bad about U(sic)GA. Sorry Ken the (sic) can be construed as negative and the dogs won’t like it. Some won’t even know what it means. Even after google…
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
6:17 pm
I agree with BLT…..
woof woof
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
6:18 pm
UOAD !!!!
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
6:22 pm
yeller bug—I agree with your assessment of VT’s offense this year. But Thomas can still have a big impact, and GT best bring their A+ game.
BLT
August 13th, 2012
6:26 pm
Well then Super? How ’bout them dogs?
BLT
August 13th, 2012
6:27 pm
What’s the good word?
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
6:28 pm
“How ’bout them dogs?”
bark bark bark woof woof whine whimper growl
(afraid the correct answer might get me banned)
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
6:29 pm
“What’s the good word?”
THWG
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
6:30 pm
BTW–I just got back in. So BLT, when you put [sic] between U & G, does that mean you are denigrating University. My understanding is it goes after a phrase or a quote to call attention to an error. Maybe I am misinterpreting the usage.
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
6:35 pm
should be proper in front of usage
GT Lee
August 13th, 2012
6:39 pm
1 4 GT, I am not answering for Mr BLT, but my take on it is yes, when sic is used after the U, it is like saying the word ‘university’ is being thrown around loosely!
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
6:40 pm
That’s my take on it. Thanks GT Lee!!
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
7:18 pm
BTW—-reported on 680AMTheFan—Honeybadger, sources say was kicked out of LUS & off the LUS CFB team for drugs–MJ–he now is saying he wants to earn his way back and stay in school at his expense and try to earn his way back into school & onto the FB team. Barring that, Chernoff thinks CMR should give him a chance starting in 2013 if LUS doesn’t pan out.
WnE
August 13th, 2012
8:48 pm
Hey Crimson75, shouldn’t you be worrying about this incident below.
GT fans don’t like you, they hate you and they hate Cheatin’ bama fans, real GT fans hate Bama Fans because of the cheating that bama does, don’t fall for the phony, ” we both have WnE as a common enemy” so that means we really like you.
It is all a ruse, GT fans hate Bear Bryant (the biggest scumbag in all of CFB IMO ahead of guys like Danny Ford & Jackie Sherrill, that learned from Bryant BTW).
Incidents like the one below is why real GT fans will never respect nor like Bama fans like you.
Everything about your FB program is based on cheating, real GT fans like me hate Bama more than we do Muttville.
Also give us your opinion on the incident below.
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http://blogs.ajc.com/recruiting/2012/08/09/alabama-accused-of-encouraging-recruit-to-transfer-high-schools/
Supersize that order, mutt
August 13th, 2012
9:12 pm
UOAD !!!
1 4 GT
August 13th, 2012
9:28 pm
I can let most anything WnE says roll off me like water off a duck’s back but this. I have only responded to him the last day or two to show how 2-faced he is. WnE, you do not speak for me. You speak for no one but yourself. DON’T YOU, you worthless piece of human debris, EVER speak for me again. SELAH!!
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