Georgia Tech-Miami live blog
Three storylines
Can Georgia Tech take control early?
In losing the past three games to Miami, the Yellow Jackets have had first-half deficits of 17-3, 14-0 and 14-0, trouble for a team that doesn’t play its best from behind. A repeat of that scenario may not doom the Jackets, but it may signal to them and the Hurricanes that history may be repeating itself. Coach Paul Johnson has a knack for breaking big plays early, such as the 70-yard touchdown pass to B-back Zach Laskey on the Jackets’ first play from scrimmage last week. A repeat might encourage another frenzy.
What will the Tech defense throw at the Hurricanes?
Defensive coordinator Al Groh is wary of the damage that Miami true freshman running back Duke Johnson, one of the highest-rated prospects at his position last year, can cause to his unit. He’s averaging 9.2 yards per carry and has scored six of Miami’s 11 touchdowns this season. Wide receiver Allen Hurns, who sat out the Hurricanes’ win over Bethune-Cookman last Saturday with a concussion, is a playmaking threat. Tech’s improved defense will face its toughest test thus far.
How many yards will be the B-backs have at game’s end?
If B-backs Zach Laskey or David Sims pile up yards, the prognosis will be good for the Jackets. If they’re not, it probably means that the offensive line is getting backed up, which means the option plays aren’t working, which means a boatload of trouble for Tech. But if center Jay Finch and guards Omoregie Uzzi and Shaquille Mason move Miami off the line of scrimmage for dive plays for the B-backs, the game will swing in Tech’s favor.
A win for Georgia Tech would …
End its three-game losing streak to the Hurricanes and move the Jackets ahead of Miami in the Coastal Division standings.
A win for Miami would …
Go far to shut the door on Tech’s hopes of winning the ACC championships.
Matchup to watch
Georgia Tech wide receiver Darren Waller vs. Miami cornerback Thomas Finnie
At 6-foot-5 and 228 pounds, Waller has seven inches and 43 pounds on Finnie and a matchup that physically he should be able to exploit, both downfield and as a run blocker. Still looking for his first career catch, Waller will have plenty of playing time along with Jeff Greene. The depth chart is thinner after starter Jeremy Moore left the team Tuesday for personal reasons.
The history book
Series record: Georgia Tech leads 10-7
Last meeting: With two costly turnovers in the first half, Tech fell behind 14-0 in the first half and lost 24-7 last October at Sun Life Stadium. The Jackets defense played strong, but did not get much help from an offense that generated 134 rushing yards.
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869 comments Add your comment
billyho55
September 22nd, 2012
5:31 pm
Randy,
GOOGLE FIRST ROW SPORTS! YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO WATCH IT THERE!
DawgNole
September 22nd, 2012
5:31 pm
billyho55
September 22nd, 2012
5:07 pm
DawgNole,
YOU GOT ME! I WASN’T FACTUALLY CORRECT! EVERYONE ELSE GOT IT! ALWAYS HAS TO BE A JACKASS ON HERE! SEMANTICS BIG BOY, SEMANTICS!
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It’s not semantics, little boy, it’s facts–and in this case it’s the meaning of the quote as well. Just get your facts straight and you won’t appear quite so ignorant.
Atlanta mom
September 22nd, 2012
5:31 pm
UGABob,
Where you’d you go?
Nyjacket
September 22nd, 2012
5:32 pm
The fan in Atlanta should be streaming it on-line
GTJohn
September 22nd, 2012
5:32 pm
WALG AM 1590 is streaming
DawgNole
September 22nd, 2012
5:33 pm
CarolinaJacket
September 22nd, 2012
5:30 pm
Unfortunately, I have to meet some folks for dinner. You guys better hold this lead.
_____________________
You could always meet at a sports bar.
Ol'JacketFan
September 22nd, 2012
5:33 pm
You aren’t going to do a whole lot of running against this D!
Ekim
September 22nd, 2012
5:34 pm
There is no free live internet broadcast. I think CBS Sportsline will sell you one, but I’m not certain.
Ol'JacketFan
September 22nd, 2012
5:34 pm
LOL@DawgNole, my thoughts exactly!
DawgNole
September 22nd, 2012
5:36 pm
This is as impressive a turnaround and scoring run as Tech has pulled off in a long time. A major season maker if they can hang on to it. Miami’s struggling, but they’re no PC Blue Hose.
81'IEFan
September 22nd, 2012
5:38 pm
Got to get at least 1 QB sack, then 14 more pts – 3 weeks in a row!
RWill
September 22nd, 2012
5:40 pm
Miami has put together a good drive, but GT’s D isn’t making it easy on them. Good end to the drive for Tech, too.
OldSchoolTechFanatic
September 22nd, 2012
5:40 pm
wat 2 go D, held em to a field goal
Lady Sting
September 22nd, 2012
5:41 pm
Does this mean the ACC doesn’t have the offense figured out?
nick black
September 22nd, 2012
5:41 pm
bllyho55, good call. am now watching the stream via frontrow which, while admittedly sketchy as hell, appears to work rather well. thanks! GO JACKETS!
Ol'JacketFan
September 22nd, 2012
5:42 pm
@DawgNole, I’ve been saying that this team has shown signs of growing up and today is just another step in my opinion
Ken Sugiura
September 22nd, 2012
5:42 pm
jemea thomas. uncanny playmaker.
Ramblnwrek
September 22nd, 2012
5:42 pm
Finally a stop. Need to tighten up on the 3rd down defense.
81'IEFan
September 22nd, 2012
5:45 pm
Dislocated ankle for the Miami reciever, great news!
Ol'JacketFan
September 22nd, 2012
5:47 pm
Painful injury but better than but better than a fracture dislocation!
Fan-Man
September 22nd, 2012
5:48 pm
got to stop em
Ramblnwrek
September 22nd, 2012
5:49 pm
we cant tackle for some reason
Nyjacket
September 22nd, 2012
5:50 pm
Budweiser time
OldSchoolTechFanatic
September 22nd, 2012
5:50 pm
Thanks 81. Dislocation better than what it looked like on the field
Biff Pocoroba
September 22nd, 2012
5:50 pm
I guess Al Groh will play ten yards off of the receivers since we have the lead. It worked well against Virginia Tech so let’s try it again and hope they drop it this time.
billyho55
September 22nd, 2012
5:50 pm
WOW, SO I GUESS THE SYSTEM WON’T LET MY RESPONSE GO THROUGH! CLASSIC!
Ol'JacketFan
September 22nd, 2012
5:54 pm
Welcome back Biff ……………no, really! Welcome back…………..yessiree bob!
BobDawg
September 22nd, 2012
5:54 pm
I don’t get FSS but following the game and sounds like a good one!
81'IEFan
September 22nd, 2012
5:55 pm
Still no real pressure on the QB!
OldSchoolTechFanatic
September 22nd, 2012
5:55 pm
We better get serious again
Ol'JacketFan
September 22nd, 2012
5:56 pm
Damn Louis Young down
Ramblnwrek
September 22nd, 2012
5:57 pm
hold for 3 give up 20 yrds. Come on Defense!
billyho55
September 22nd, 2012
5:58 pm
DawgNole,
I’LL HAVE YOUR RESPONSE WHEN “SOMEONE” WINK WINK WILL LET IT GO THROUGH!
Biff Pocoroba
September 22nd, 2012
5:59 pm
Groh showing why he went from being so loved to so hated in just 3 years at UVA. No clue how to stop anyone on third and long.
Ol'JacketFan
September 22nd, 2012
6:00 pm
Damn
billyho55
September 22nd, 2012
6:00 pm
I CANT TELL YOU ALL HOW HAPPY I AM TO HAVE THESE PETTY, LITTLE PEOPLE TO MONITOR THESE BLOGS THAT ARE PERFECT AND NEVER MAKE A MISTAKE! PEOPLE WHO ARE CONSTANTLY CORRECTING OTHERS MISTAKES IN ORDER TO MAKE THEMSELVES FEEL BETTER ABOUT THEIR INSIGNIFICANT LITTLE B!TCH SELVES ARE PATHETIC TO ME! THE LEVEL OF ARROGANCE THAT IS DISPLAYED ON HERE AT TIMES IS HILARIOUS!
Biff Pocoroba
September 22nd, 2012
6:01 pm
And now it’s over. Thanks Groh. Never can get the stop when needed and our offense will go into conservative mode and not score again. It was the same with Chan and O’Leary also though. Always playing not to lose and always losing the big lead.
Thebeesnee's
September 22nd, 2012
6:01 pm
Our defense is looking tired.
ibidGT
September 22nd, 2012
6:01 pm
Sweeting has looked bad all season…the only plays I recall with him in them is him getting beat for a TD in air. Now add to that bad tackling…
:/
billyho55
September 22nd, 2012
6:02 pm
THANK YOU BLOG COORDINATOR FOR LETTING MY COMMENT TO DAWGNOLE AND OL’ TO GO THROUGH!
Atlanta mom
September 22nd, 2012
6:03 pm
Billyho, why must you shout?
Ol'JacketFan
September 22nd, 2012
6:03 pm
Time for a death march!
billyho55
September 22nd, 2012
6:03 pm
NOW BACK TO THE EFFING GAME!
Golden ROD
September 22nd, 2012
6:03 pm
Its time for a change….back to big boy pants
football!
DawgNole
September 22nd, 2012
6:03 pm
Ol’JacketFan
September 22nd, 2012
5:42 pm
@DawgNole, I’ve been saying that this team has shown signs of growing up and today is just another step in my opinion
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Long way to go, and the Canes are making their run now. Just gotta hope CPJ doesn’t get TOO conservative here while clinging to this lead. It’s a momentum game.
Jimmy Crack
September 22nd, 2012
6:04 pm
It’s insane…
All this squawking about instant replay and getting it right. Here’s a suggestion…
How about putting CAMERAS ON THE FREAKING GOAL LINES?????
Golden ROD
September 22nd, 2012
6:04 pm
Groh sucks…juss sayin
DawgNole
September 22nd, 2012
6:05 pm
billyho55
September 22nd, 2012
5:58 pm
DawgNole,
I’LL HAVE YOUR RESPONSE WHEN “SOMEONE” WINK WINK WILL LET IT GO THROUGH!
______________________
I might actually read it if you’ll quit SCREAMING!!!
Biff Pocoroba
September 22nd, 2012
6:05 pm
We will beat Duke, MTSU, and one or two other teams. Then DRad will be scared that someone is going to interview CPJ so he will renew his contract and give him more years with more money. He needs to learn from the Hewitt mistake and make him beat UGA and win a bowl game before he ever gets another raise. Quit rewarding mediocrity.
billyho55
September 22nd, 2012
6:06 pm
Mom,
NOT SHOUTING SWEETHEART! JUST MY METHOD OF COMMENTING!