Hokies drop Georgia Tech in overtime
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Georgia Tech’s season opener Monday night dredged up two of the most painful memories of the 2011 season.
Late-game shortcomings and overtime loss. The combination produced a 20-17 overtime loss to Virginia Tech. It’s the Yellow Jackets’ second consecutive overtime loss, following the Sun Bowl defeat to Utah in December. That game was also sent to overtime by late scores by the opposition.
“I thought we got the momentum late,” coach Paul Johnson said. “To their credit, they came back and took it back. They did what they had to do to put the game into overtime and then won in overtime. Kind of gift-wrapped it for ‘em in overtime a little bit.”
Monday night, before a national-television audience, Virginia Tech game won in the first overtime round with a 17-yard field goal by kicker Cody Journell. It followed the Jackets’ opening possession of overtime, when quarterback Tevin Washington threw an interception by throwing a risky pass on third-and-6 from the Hokies’ 10-yard line as he was being tackled to the ground.
“I was trying to throw the ball away,” Washington said.
It was an unfortunate end for Washington, who led Tech on a breathtaking 72-yard touchdown drive on its final possession of regulation that included a 19-yard pass to convert a fourth down. He swung a 10-yard pass to A-back Deon Hill for a score that put the Jackets up 17-14 with 44 seconds remaining.
“He made some great plays on the last drive in regulation,” Johnson said.
It called to mind Georgia Tech’s final drive of the 2010 loss to the Hokies at Lane Stadium, when Washington replaced starter Joshua Nesbitt after he broke his arm. In that game, Washington drove the Jackets to the Hokies’ 16-yard line before throwing an interception into the end zone with seconds to play. At that point, it seemed that Washington might gain his redemption and he was atypically exuberant after the touchdown pass.
Said Hill, “They were playing a little man (coverage) and we were running a little pick route to get one of us open on both sides on the crosses, so Tevin found me and we were able to score good blocking up front and everybody did their job.”
However, after Hill’s go-ahead touchdown, Tech surrendered 51 yards in the final 44 seconds, resulting in a 41-yard field goal by Journell as regulation time expired.
“We missed a couple tackles, and they did what they had to do,” Johnson said.
Said Hill, “There was no doubt in my mind that we were going to win (after the touchdown), but things happen, I guess. We counted our chickens too early.”
The final Hokies score in regulation bore unpleasant familiarity. In 2011, when Georgia Tech lost five of its last seven games, the Jackets were outscored 54-17 in the fourth quarter and overtime of those games.
Regarding its ACC title-game aspirations, the loss places the Jackets in straits that, if not dire, are hardly enviable. Barring the unlikelihood of three Coastal Division teams finishing 7-1 in league play, Georgia Tech’s best chance is to run the table to finish 7-1 and then hope the Hokies lose twice in their final seven games.
“There’s absolutely nothing we can do but play football,” defensive end Izaan Cross said. “That’s what we’re going to do. We have plenty of games left. Maybe something will happen, maybe Virginia Tech will get caught slipping. You never know what happens. We’ve just got to continue playing our best and see what happens.”
Johnson fell to 1-4 against the Hokies. The four losses have been by a combined 24 points. The Jackets have lost three in a row in Blacksburg and five of the past six overall to Virginia Tech.
“We really struggled to start the game,” Johnson said. “We missed some reads. We were like popcorn. We settled down a little bit, but to their credit, they did a good job of never letting us get in much rhythm.”
The game did not start well, as the Hokies flipped the field on the opening possession, forced a three-and-out on Georgia Tech’s first series, then went 56 yards in 12 plays for the game’s opening touchdown with little resistance. Quarterback Logan Thomas, who had terrorized the Jackets in the Virginia Tech win last November, converted two third downs on the drive and then flipped a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Eric Martin.
Georgia Tech tied the game at 7 after receiving a giant special-teams break from the Hokies, a mishandled punt snap that gave the Jackets the ball at the Hokies 24-yard line. A-back Robbie Godhigh capitalized, breaking three tackles to score off a toss on a 12-yard scoring run. It was the first career touchdown and just the third career carry for the former walk-on who earned a starting job in preseason camp.
Defensive coordinator Al Groh’s unit began to stiffen thereafter, not permitting the Hokies into the Georgia Tech red zone over the next seven possessions.
The trouble for the Jackets was that the offense was having similar, if not greater, difficulty against the stout Hokies defense. Virginia Tech finished 2011 with top-10 results in both yards and points allowed and welcomed nine starters back, eight of whom were on the field Monday night.
The Jackets took a 10-7 lead on the first play of the fourth quarter after sustaining a plodding drive for 56 yards on 15 plays. David Scully’s 34-yard field goal, the first of his career, finished the drive.
Virginia Tech responded with its own 56-yard drive, but it ended with a 38-yard field goal miss by Journell. The Hokies put together a touchdown drive – three plays, 75 yards – followed one possession later for a 14-10 lead.
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TechMan23
September 4th, 2012
10:07 am
Disappointing loss last night;of a game we should have won. Both Defense (wthout 3 starters) and Special Teams looked good. We should see Vad Lee next week and hopefully more throughout the season; which still has a long way to go.
ACTLIKEAMAN!
September 4th, 2012
10:08 am
Did someone call me?
ACTLIKEAMAN!
September 4th, 2012
10:09 am
Oh, my thoughts??? Well, I think Clint Eastwood said it best. “A man’s got to know his limitations.”
Billy Lothridge
September 4th, 2012
10:11 am
CPJ, your thoughts about ACTLIKEAMAN’s comment…
Sad Sight
September 4th, 2012
10:12 am
The worst part of last night games was watching the entire offense dive at the ground every play going for guys knees. That type of blocking should be banned from college football. It really is an embarrassment. PJ can claim all he wants that no one gets hurt with that kind of blocking, but it is still dirty. Man up, fire that coach and start playing the smash mouth football GT was famous for.
CPJ
September 4th, 2012
10:12 am
My offense works, I tell you… It WORKS!
CPJ
September 4th, 2012
10:14 am
Dear Sad Sight…ACT LIKE A MAN”
gtalum06
September 4th, 2012
10:17 am
The Jackets looked a bit better than expected (after past years against VT, I set the bar low for this match-up). It’s disappointing to see them fall apart like that in OT though.
Our passing defense looked a lot better than it has in previous years (meaning that we actually have a passing defense), and we also ran a bit of a different offense every now and then. It’s nice to see some variation on the field. It could give the Jackets an edge against the other average-level ACC teams.
We will still struggle if we don’t get our act together on play calling and controlling the passing plays better (get rid of the ball, for crying out loud, and make something happen)… and if I see one more darn hail-mary style pass on first down, I swear…
GJ
September 4th, 2012
10:17 am
Why is Tech wearing honey combs on their helmets and jersey’s? When did they change their mascot to honey bees?
GTVegas
September 4th, 2012
10:19 am
Anyone who calls Sean Bedford a loser has some serious issues. Unless you are willing to say that to his face, don’t write it here. Unbelievable, not to mention this is coming from a pedophile that uses twitter to contact underage boys.
As for the game, disappointed in the final score, but not in the overall performance. Sure, there were parts of the game I was not pleased with, but it was the first game of the year.
VT was favored by 7.5 just as UGA was favored in their openner by, what, 37.5. Last I checked, I won my bet on GT, but would have lost had I bet on UGA.
TechMan23
September 4th, 2012
10:19 am
BTW, Believe that Mizzou will ruin UGA’s hopes next weekend;I’m betting on it; like last night, when VPI did not cover.
Bull Dawg
September 4th, 2012
10:25 am
Obviously the game was mismanaged at the end by the defensive coach. The Head coach has to have the final say and he did not change the decision. That lack of clear decision making cost Tech the game. The offensive line could not keep VT out of the backfield on most plays. I believe that VT’s offense was not that strong, their QB play was suspect at best. Of course with Tech’s cupcake schedule they will end up with a decent record and another bowl game to lose!
South GA Jacket
September 4th, 2012
10:39 am
Oh, I wish I was an Oscar Mayer WnE,
that is what I’d truly like to be,
’cause if I were an Oscar Mayer WnE,
everyone would be in love with me.
WDE
September 4th, 2012
10:40 am
As a UGA fan I have to say I was impressed with the overall play of your team last night, you played well enough to win but didn’t. I thought the defense showed a lot of improvement over last year and I think your going to have a pretty good year.
billyBobjacket
September 4th, 2012
10:47 am
I also don’t like the chop (oops…sorry, I meant to say “cut”) blocking. Not only is it dangerous, but on just about every play it gives the zebras an opportunity to say you were going high/low, and that kind of penalty is a huge drive killer for this offense.
hatfieldgeoff
September 4th, 2012
10:47 am
I am a UGA fan and my team has enough of its own problems for me to worry about. But Coach Johnson need to incorporate more of that Hawaii passing attack into his game plan. But the Defense looked good and the new Uniforms look great!
GTBob
September 4th, 2012
10:53 am
It was a tough loss, but I actually think we looked pretty decent last night. The offense is about what I was expecting. It was rusty from a long offseason, and we were up against a good defense that had time to prepare. It was pleasantly surprising that our defense played well enough to keep us in the game.
DawginLex
September 4th, 2012
10:54 am
I admit it, I watched the entire game. Felt bad for TW. He has improved.
To me, this loss is all on CPJ and his offense. Too predictable. Defense did its part
Question: Why does this offense not run the true triple option? QB runs down the line of scrimmage, reads the tackle, decides to keep or pitch. Can also run reverses out of that. I don’t see that being run. The wide stuff usually works and the defender being forced to be disciplined to stay in responsibility is a component of this offense that is the best to me.
Am I missing something?
different year same result
September 4th, 2012
10:58 am
at Hawaii he had two strong passing quarterbacks, Warren Jones and Garrett Gabriel, who threw 20-25 times a game while still running the triple option and that is when Hawaii was most effective. When they didnt have a qb who could consitently throw, they struggled mightly and that is why Bob Wagner was fired (he was the HC) Things will not change until he opens up the offense, throws more downfield and finds a qb who can do that. Unless that changes, the results won’t.
NYdude
September 4th, 2012
10:59 am
Perfect symmetry for this year’s opening weekend of college football: Georgia wins; Georgia Tech loses. May the rest of the season continue in exactly that way.
GTVegas
September 4th, 2012
11:01 am
For any “unhappy” with the cut blocking, it’s safe to say you need to watch more foorbal and focus on the blocking and learn a bit more before making some of these comments.
First, a couple years ago, after CPJ’s initial success, many of the ACC coaches complained about it at the ACC coaches conference. CPJ’s response was to name the players that had been injured in this manner. They could name any, not one, let alone provide any data that showed one blocking techniques statistically more dangerous than another. I believe UGA had just as many, if not more, penalties for the “chop” block than GT did.
As for BillyBob, how is this any different than holding? I guess every offensive line should just take a knee and make no attempt to actively block anyone?
Hatfield – More comments and attitudes like yours might make these blogs a bit more informative and help promote meaningful discussion, rather than the “you guys suck” attitude normally seen from UGA fans/alumni on a GT Blog or visa versa. UGA definitely needs to worry about Missouri. The time to pay real attention to GT is a couple months away. I, for one, root for UGA when they are not playing GT, but am worried about this game. I think Missouri is going to give them all they can handle.
BobbyDodd21/20
September 4th, 2012
11:06 am
Love those Jackets and, generally, a great effort, well coached and prepared…defense mostly throttled Thomas…but we have to have an offense that gets 350 yds combined production,…you just cant beat regular competitors with 200 yds passing and rushing…ok, like Beamer said, ..theres a lot of football left, so lets get to work..
WnE
September 4th, 2012
11:08 am
re:
South GA Jacket
September 4th, 2012
10:39 am
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In case you didn’t hear our flagship Radio Station AM790 this morning, they talked about the 3-14 vs. the big-4 games on our schedule and they also went on to say that the national media is starting to pick up on the same thing and that CPJ is starting to lose his “luster”.
May I remind you that the one & only WnE was one of the first to point out our record vs. the big-4 on our schedule and now BOTH the local and National Media are making it one of their main talking points about CPJ & GT FB.
What do you wanna bet that one of the guys at AM790 started reading Ken’s Blog and chose to “adopt” some ol’ WnE’s CFB logic?
The National Media will call the guys from the flagship station and ask what is up with GT FB and the Local guys will tell them “3-14 vs. the big-4″ as one of the main talking points about CPJ & GT FB.
So while you dismiss me as insignificant, the truth is, sis that little ol’ WnE is actually impacting the National perception of CPJ & GT FB.
BTW this is the first time that ANYONE at AM790 has said anything about CPJ’s record vs. the “big-4″ that I have talked about on numerous occasions.
Amazing how my “definition” of GT’s big-4 has taken on a life of its own and now others are using my big-4 as the barometer of measuring GT FB.
I don’t credit for it ,bit i was one of the first to define GT’s big-4.
Now put that in your pipe & smoke it!
T-Time
September 4th, 2012
11:11 am
Is it just me, or does Tevin always choke in the red zone? I cannot think of any open field interceptions over his career, but I can definitely remember several in the red zone.
GTBob
September 4th, 2012
11:14 am
Why does this offense not run the true triple option?
Most of the play calls in our offense are made because of the limitations of what Tevin Washington can actually do.
billyBobjacket
September 4th, 2012
11:15 am
GTVegas: the difference is that only a few teams use the cut-blocking, and it is one of the new “focus points” for the refs. All it takes is for one of the other O-linemen to slip off his block and bump into a defensive player high while he is being cut, and there you have a dead drive. Can CPJ (or you) show any stats that show this blocking technique is more effective than any other, or show a single touchdown that resulted from this technique that would not have also occurred with other techniques?…my point being that lack of statistical proof does not make something false.
IL Jacket
September 4th, 2012
11:17 am
Great article as usual Ken. Some observations-it did seem like deja vu all over again with the Sun Bowl loss, but there were bright spots. I thought the special teams play was much improved over last year. Scully kicked with authority and it was good seeing a team take a knee to down it in the end zone on the kickoff. Poole punted well enough, although I wonder about his depth from snapper. Seemed like the Hokies came awlfully close a couple of times. Running the ball was difficult, but this was an experienced Hokie defense. Tevin generally threw the ball with more authority, but the decision making on the OT possession left something to be desired. I thought our secondary would be a strong point but it failed us in a critical situation. Also seemed Sweeting had difficulty getting people on the ground, generally getting run over hanging on instead of stopping people.
Overall, a victory would have been much preferred, but there appear to be some things to build on going forward. A long season still ahead.
GTBob
September 4th, 2012
11:17 am
May I remind you that the one & only WnE was one of the first to point out our record vs. the big-4
I am pretty sure Headley Lamar beat you to it but you guys are more than likely the same person so it doesn’t really matter.
NY Jacket
September 4th, 2012
11:17 am
The game was lost on 2 plays – Tech leads with 44 seconds left, VT has to get into field goal range and their first play against a prevent is for around 25-30 yards. And then their final play before the tying field goal that put them in comfortable FG range. 2 plays that gave up big yards with VERY soft coverages. I don’t get the defensive play calling – we needed to avoid OT at all costs! I don’t put this loss on Tevin at all – it was our D on the final drive before OT.
Jettbuzz
September 4th, 2012
11:26 am
Though parts of the D showed much improvement, the D-backfield was again ineffective, albeit playing w/ handicap due to suspensions & injury. Sweeting got burned on a totally defensible TD pass (after hot-dog strutting around earlier), & lumbering not-sharp Logan Thomas was allowed several critical late-game completions to stage the come-from-behind “upset”.
Yes, the Jackets gave the victory away again. We are good at this.
And F Beamer is good at taking what’s given him…
Wasn’t this year’s objective to “finish strong” & “seal the deal”, learning from previous seasons?
And what about coaching? OT strategy, Puh-leeze!! TW did the only thing you absolutely DON’T DO in an OT scenario. And RB/WR blocking?
All around disappointing, but unfortunately too familiar.
Highly Respected Southern Troll
September 4th, 2012
11:32 am
Tying to “ice” the kicker at the end of regulation was a stupid coaching move. Why do coaches still do that? When does it EVER work? All it does is give the kicker more time to settle-down.
KMoore
September 4th, 2012
11:50 am
WnE…if you care so much about the GT program, why don’t you get off your computer and go get a freaking job and donate some money to the GT Athletic Fund. Then maybe GT will be one step closer to its players being treated as “gods”. GT played a good game last night. The superior athleticism made the difference for VT in the 4th Q when Thomas seemed to start clicking. Yeah…the blitz was an odd call, but not a terrible one. Washington’s pass was silly, but I’m not sure that GT would have won the game anyway. VT’s defense never seemed tired and did a good job of getting to the ball quick. Crucifying PJ for losing to the team that is notoriously the top defense in the ACC is silly. VT has the athletes on defense and no one else in the ACC is dominating them (other than Clemson last season).
NY Jacket
September 4th, 2012
11:50 am
Did anyone think we were winning in OT?? Again, they should have done everything possible defensively to keep them out of FG range. VT tying with 44 seconds left was a huge boost for them and a big letdown for us. Sorry Jacket fans but I knew we weren’t winning in OT.
ylojkt
September 4th, 2012
11:52 am
Proud of my Jackets, they played a good game against a tough team and should have won. The defense played outstanding football all night and, unfortunately, got beat on the last drive to allow the tying FG. This loss wasn’t on Tevin, he played well enough to win us the game.
Lots of good things to take out of last nights game, sorry it was an L, but the team looked good nonetheless.
GO JACKETS!
So?
September 4th, 2012
11:53 am
The new uniforms made the players look like waiters. That aside, GT had some good moments, and the defense was better than anyone might have hoped. Still, a loss is a loss, Washington didn’t knock my eyes off with his play, and the schedule — given Clemson’s win over Auburn — looks a little tougher. Winning the division will be difficult, but 8-4 overall is very doable..
GTVegas
September 4th, 2012
12:06 pm
BillyBob – You are the one trying to make a case for changing something, so the resposibility with proving something is on you. How many “chop” blocks has GT been called for and is it really a justification for change? I do not think so. The last “chop” blocks I have seen were called against UGA last year (UGA got the penalty) and some NFL team, not Georgia Tech.
Its an old arguement and one that has very little merit any longer.
DawgNole
September 4th, 2012
12:15 pm
WnE
September 4th, 2012
1:16 am
Do you really want to use Clemson as a measuring stick for GT FB the way they have been blown out by USCe recently and the way they gave up SEVENTY in their bowl game?
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How bout the way they stood up for the ACC vs the SEC (finally) and beat Auburn on the national stage?
dagnabit
September 4th, 2012
12:19 pm
Dump Tevin. We can lose with Days at QB.
yeller bug
September 4th, 2012
12:20 pm
Team played with a lot of heart—that is most important. Hopefully, they will rally and not carry this loss forward. Biggest deficiency was downfield blocking—it was non-existent. The Pistol formation seemed more effective and our one good drive incorporated more passing—take good notes CPJ. VT had the safeties covering the pitch and they came up fast—it seems our WR could not shake free from their CBs, but that left LBs to cover our A backs and we had some success in passing to them. I thought play calling was uninspired—how about a reverse or some misdirection with VT playing so aggressively? Aside from 3 or 4 breakdowns, the D did well. If we hold every team to 17 pts then I’d be happy—our Offense should score more than 20 against anyone. Special teams didn’t hurt us which is better than last year. Learn how to block and open up the playbook a little and we should do OK— 8 -4 or 9 – 3 are legitimate goals. Heck 11 – 1 is attainable but we have to play and coach better than last night.
Jmonty
September 4th, 2012
12:20 pm
OK… Let me just say my 2 cents. Last night was horrible. We caught VT on a bad offensive night and the lack of defense was just terrible. CAG has to go!!! He is the WORST coach GT EVER had and that is a pretty long list. But, he is on top. I hope CPJ fires his AZZ!!! He is a discrace to the word “coach”… What an effing loser!! Fire him now and maybe we will win 8 games. Maybe…. The “D” could stop a pack of cub scouts. What a shame!! OK.. Rant is over. Oh.. yeah I hate Al Groh… What a loser…
RobinVa
September 4th, 2012
12:27 pm
This is NOT sour grapes. After last nights game it is an appropriate time to make the case against overtime. I would have the same opinion of the overtime scheme if Tech had won.
The overtime scheme is a sham. It makes no sense to play a game by one set of rules and then, if there is a tie, to change the rules to determine a winner. The game as played in overtime is not the same game, This is true in the college game, sudden death in the pro game, the shootouts in hockey and soccer and so forth. The only clocked game in which overtime is legit is basketball. You add an overtime period. You don’t change the rules. Baseball adds extra innings, basketball adds additional periods. That is fine. Besides a tie is a legitimate and revealing outcome. If ever there were two teams evenly matched on a given day it was the two Techs last night. I felt this way before last night. To change the rules to satisfy a fans craving for a “winner” is a gross compromise.
WnE
September 4th, 2012
12:37 pm
re:
KMoore
September 4th, 2012
11:50 am
WnE…if you care so much about the GT program, why don’t you get off your computer and go get a freaking job and donate some money to the GT Athletic Fund. Then maybe GT will be one step closer to its players being treated as “gods”. GT played a good game last night. The superior athleticism made the difference for VT in the 4th Q when Thomas seemed to start clicking. Yeah…the blitz was an odd call, but not a terrible one. Washington’s pass was silly, but I’m not sure that GT would have won the game anyway. VT’s defense never seemed tired and did a good job of getting to the ball quick. Crucifying PJ for losing to the team that is notoriously the top defense in the ACC is silly. VT has the athletes on defense and no one else in the ACC is dominating them (other than Clemson last season).
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You guys ware wasting your time trying to vilify me!
CPJ is making $2.6 million, which is a LOT given GT’s small stadium and small athletic budget, and he’s the one that is getting PAID to Recruit at a level such that VT does not have “superior athleticism” (your words”)!
You can’t do the “GT fan 2-step”………..basically GT fans like you say Recruiting is unimportant in Feb. and that I “trust” the HC’s judgment as to the talent of our recruits, and then when we LOSE during the season, then you wanna claim superior Athleticism of the opponents.
You cannot have it both ways!
At least I am consistent in Feb. and during the season!
WnE
September 4th, 2012
12:43 pm
re:
DawgNole
September 4th, 2012
12:15 pm
WnE
September 4th, 2012
1:16 am
Do you really want to use Clemson as a measuring stick for GT FB the way they have been blown out by USCe recently and the way they gave up SEVENTY in their bowl game?
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How bout the way they stood up for the ACC vs the SEC (finally) and beat Auburn on the national stage?
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We haven’t played this version of the Clemson tigers, my fellow GT fans are bragging about beating the version last yr. that got 70 hung on em’ by W.Va. in Orange Bowl.
We aren’t likely to beat this version of the Clemson tigers as long as Ellington is the RB, he was out last yr.
ramblwrk68
September 4th, 2012
12:49 pm
Said it at the end of last season, and will say it again: CPJ HAS to win the 2012 ACC Conference title game, AND the bowl game to survive another year. Too much promise wasted to allow it to continue.
GTBEE
September 4th, 2012
12:50 pm
Jmonty
You must have been watching the Disney channel or my little pony last night.
I’d take Al Groh over CPJ right now in a heart beat. The defense was all we had last night!!
Somebody please give the trolls some reefer or booze so they can go back to their normal pathetic bulldog lives.
I hear that they are selling SAT scores over at Cedar Shoals H.S. to any and all uga recruits who just can’t make the grade…probably reefer and booze too!
GTBEE
September 4th, 2012
12:53 pm
My bad….should have said selling a “Get Out Of Jail Free Card” instead of:
…probably reefer and booze too!
DawgNole
September 4th, 2012
12:57 pm
DIT
September 4th, 2012
8:03 am
This Dawg will be rooting hard for the Wramblin Wreck to stomp FSU!! Yes, that means you will beat ClemPson again this year.
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Stomp FSU??? Tech doesn’t even play FSU this year. And what does FSU have to do Clemson?
Hello?
Jmonty
September 4th, 2012
1:05 pm
GTBEE…. Have you watched GT play the last few years?? The “D” is below average… a 3-4 “D” is NOT (REPEAT) NOT ran the way CAG runs it. He coaches scared and the players play the they were coached. Sorry… Where was the “D” in the bowl game?? Where was the “D” in the 4th quarter? Where was the “D” during a 42 yard pass? CAG was a loser at UVA… He got booted out because of a lack of winning. Why oh why he got hired at GT, beats me…. I questioned that move from day one. Tenuta at least had an above average “D”.. CAG is just a bunch of hot air that needs to float on past GT and go to some division II school.
Jmonty
September 4th, 2012
1:05 pm
GTBEE…. Have you watched GT play the last few years?? The “D” is below average… a 3-4 “D” is NOT (REPEAT) NOT ran the way CAG runs it. He coaches scared and the players play the they were coached. Sorry… Where was the “D” in the bowl game?? Where was the “D” in the 4th quarter? Where was the “D” during a 42 yard pass? CAG was a loser at UVA… He got booted out because of a lack of winning. Why oh why he got hired at GT, beats me…. I questioned that move from day one. Tenuta at least had an above average “D”.. CAG is just a bunch of hot air that needs to float on past GT and go to some division II school.
billyBobjacket
September 4th, 2012
1:07 pm
GTVegas: If you are doing something that many people think is dangerous and borderline dirty, and only not illegal by a technicality that may soon be changed anyway, then the burden should be on you to prove that it is needed. I bet you can’t cite any stats that PROVE that sticking a ducks head up your @$$ is dangerous, but it very likely is!