Predictions: Big win for Tech, big losses for Georgia, PETA
A Massachusetts woman this week posted an ad on Craigslist seeking donations so that she could pay for her turkey’s eye surgery, which one of my professors back in Interpretive Journalism would say almost certainly indicates she doesn’t hold stock in Butterball, there’s no government option for poultry either, and at least one five-star recruit of the lunatic fringe managed to elude PETA.
Hello, and Happy Thanksgiving to all those at the top of the food chain. This would not include Lyndsey Medeiros or her pet turkey Jerry or PETA, which this week issued a news release that began, “Thanksgiving can be the scariest time of the year if you’re a turkey. More than 45 million of these fascinating birds are killed to disgrace Thanksgiving tables each year.”
"I can't see! I can't see!"
Let me just say this: If turkeys had a choice, they’d be blasting our heads off, slapping us fascinating creatures on a platter next to the stuffing and yelling at their TV sets, “Why do I have to watch the Lions again!” That would be except for the one turkey seeking corrective lenses for her pet human, Jerry.
PETA has had a busy week. You probably read that the organization wants Georgia to replace the late Uga VII with an animatronic dog or a costumed mascot, because apparently a real bulldog’s heart just can’t take it. Dudes, have you seen this team? No species can take it. It wasn’t an asteroid that caused the extinction of dinosaurs, it was a Willie Martinez game plan.
It’s about to get worse. The Dogs had a better team last season when Georgia Tech rang up 45 points. Losing to Kentucky doesn’t project improvement. Real research: 26 turnovers have led to 102 opponent points.
Maybe it’s catatacts? No matter. It’ll be a Tech feast. Jackets cover 7.
“Grab a Brew. Don’t cost nothin’”
(Combo meal: add fries and copy of “Winning plays by Charlie Weis,” now in wallet size.)
I figure Auburn has no chance so fans deserve a chuckle. Thanks to Wizard of Odds blogsite.
Alabama at Auburn: Tommy Tuberville lost to Alabama last year after thumping the Tide six straight years, so you can understand the booster pea-brains wanting to dump him because, well, it had been four years since he went undefeated. Strap in Tigers: It’s going to be a long bumpy ride with Nick Saban in Tuscaloosa. Bammy covers 10 1/2.
FSU at Florida: With rumors circulating about the shuttle to South Bend, Urban Meyer told Gator Nation this week, “I’ll stay as long as they’ll have me.” Either that’s a clip-and-save moment for when he does leave or everybody in Athens just said, “Oy.” Florida covers 24 1/2.
Notre Dame at Stanford: The point spread on this game has jumped from 5 1/2 to 10 1/2. That happens only in cases of plague, locusts or Charlie Weis. Is it possible to relish a face plant any more than this? Cardinal covers the number.
Clemson at South Carolina: I know: There’s no stopping C.J. Spiller. I know: South Carolina hasn’t won a game of significance since Mississippi two months ago. But I still see, “Steve Spurrier vs. Dabo Swinney,” and think, “Tilt.” Poultry Payback! Gamecocks in an upset (but take the 3).
Arkansas at LSU: Bobby Petrino has won two straight SEC games. Stop the madness: Tigers cover 3 1/2 vs. Piggies.
Pros and Ex-Cons
Just getting ready in case the Falcons blow this.
Sick Bay at Falcons: The Buccaneers are 1-9, fired their defensive coordinator this week and their offensive coordinator 10 days before the season. If Falcons blow this, they might as well get lost in the self-help section at Barnes & Noble. Injury update: Coach Mike Smith lists everybody from the Hundred Years’ War as day-to-day, keeping within NFL policy. Falcons cover 12.
Patriots at Saints: The Saints (10-0) are trying to do what the Patriots did two years ago — the 16-0 part, not the choke-away-the-Super-Bowl-that-forced-me-to-live-out-of-a-cardboard-box-part. Actual factual: Tom Brady has five straight games over 300 yards. Take the 3, but New England wins this straight up.
Bears at Vikings: Brett Favre was 22 for 25 with four touchdowns last week against Seattle. If you wondered what it would take to make his season even better, the answer was Jim Mora’s defense. Vikes cover 10 1/2.
If football teams were restaurants, this is Buffalo.
Redskins at Eagles: The Skins are still missing running back Clinton Portis, who has a concussion. Portis says he is suffering from blurred vision and has seen six or seven doctors. Or maybe it was three or four. Philly wins but take Washington and 9 1/2.
Dolphins at Bills: Bill Cowher, Jon Gruden and Mike Holmgren have said no, so now Buffalo is pursuing Mike Shanahan. I guess it’s commendable that the Bills want to shoot for the top in their coaching hire. But isn’t this sort of like “Steak ‘n Shake” trying to lure a chef from “Bones?” Dolphins cover 3 on the road.
Accounting Dept.
Last week (we won!): 9-2 straight up, 7-4 against the line.
So far, so feh: 92-40 straight up, 63-68 against the line.
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BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
9:51 am
AND A HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU GT FOR YOU AND ME
jesse james
November 26th, 2009
9:52 am
I think everybody looks at Nesbitt, Dwyer, Thomas, Ealey, Cox, Charles, and other offensive players as being the difference, but I feel like the O line of the Dawgs and the D line of Tech will make the difference. Ga. has got to keep the ball away from the Jackets. I thought the Dawgs line was nowhere to be found in the last two quarters against Kentucky and I thought they played as well as they had played all year the first half. I didn’t see any difference as much as Kentucky wanted it more. These Dawgs have got to learn what it means to finish the drill.
ron
November 26th, 2009
9:53 am
to fairugafan: some good comments. i have to agree that both teams have a bad defense. Tech offense is better, but UGA can get hot and score if Cox has time to throw. Look at the way Miami, FSU and Wake threw the ball on Tech. A Tech blowout is possible, but I wont bet on it. I think it will certainly be within two Tds and maybe really close. Turnovers should decide this game. Happy TG to all.
Bites From Florida, Georgia And Kentucky | MrSEC.com
November 26th, 2009
9:56 am
[...] Green, Bacarri Rambo or Richard Samuel to play for Georgia this weekend. Uh-oh.5. This writer expects Georgia to lose big to Georgia Tech.6. A win over Top 10 Tech would provide a nice end to a bad regular season.7. [...]
jesse james
November 26th, 2009
9:58 am
I forgot to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the day and time with your families. God Bless our Troops!
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
9:59 am
TO RON. WATCH WHAT CLEMSON DOES THIS TIME.AND YES JOE COX CAN ALSO LIGHT UP YOUR A## IF GIVEN TIME…………THIS WONT BE YOUR GRANNYS CLEMSON THIS TIME……….
Sting'em
November 26th, 2009
10:02 am
BOOGIE
1eyedJack
dawg snit
HopefulDawg
I can read the pain in your posts. It must be hurting pretty badly just about now. I would imagine there has been a lot of gnashing of teeth and some fervent prayers fromt the lot of you. Just know that we are REALLY, REALLY enjoying your pain. We know, because we’ve been there before. How does it look on the bottom of the rivalry this year? That being said, this rivalry is only going to get better, not worse, with the improvement of Tech’s program. I have no doubt that UGA will rebound in the future but it will not be total dominance in the state as long as CPJ is here. You folks can HOPE for CPJ to go somewhere else but that’s something the Dawgs don’t control.
bulldawghuff
A special call-out to you about your statement: “remember until nice guy richt called off the dawgs last year it was no contest!!” Now that is laughable. In other words, you’re saying Richt purposefully lost the game last year? You REALLY believe that? I don’t think you’ll find a single, knowledgeable Jacket or Dawg fan that would agree with you. Please think before you post – you might embarass yourself and your team. Lord knows the Dawgs have enough embarssments this year already.
Go Yellow Jackets! Sting’em!
Left Wing Loons
November 26th, 2009
10:04 am
Figures PETA would ask UGA not to play night games to keep lights off in Sanford Stadium for the best interest of sea turtles 400 miles away. Speaking of Left Wingers, Hey Schultzie….. Since El Rushbo shouldn’t own a NFL team I guess Fergi and J Lo gets a big pass in their recent ownership of the Miami Dolphins with their lyrics in Music they spew along with the use of the “N” word, the degrading of women and sex provocation.
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
10:12 am
STING EM………. YOUR OFFENSE SCORED 7 POINTS AGAINST GARDNER WEBB LAST YEAR AND 3 AGAINST LSU…………IT CAN BE FIGURED OUT…………DONT FORGET CLEMSON PLAYS GOOD DEFENSE
dawg snit on buzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
November 26th, 2009
10:15 am
look for can opening this sat. institution goes down. who let the dawgs out? answer,cmr
ron
November 26th, 2009
10:15 am
Was that actually my Granny’s Clemson last time? I wondered whose Clemson that was.
Well, should be a really great game. Hey, dont forget about SC. They will be gunning for the Tigers. It is about time they won one and Spurrier wants it bad. You never know, this might be his last year. At SC, at least. You know, I could see him going to ND. Wouldn’t THAT be a kick?
dawgfan
November 26th, 2009
10:16 am
Win or lose, Georgia Tech fans are the biggest pile of scum in all of college football. Lose, which is mostly the case, and all they do is cry like little sissies about refs, calculus, and US News and World Report rankings. Win, which is literally a once in a generation occurance, and all of the sudden they are God’s gift to football and one of the greatest programs in the nation. Tech fans are simply bipolar. I attribute it to ignorance. Most of these idiots probably couldn’t tell you who Shawn Jones is. They have no sense of history. I would go so far as to say that the average Georgia fan knows more about Georgia Tech football than the average Tech fan. After all, they only fill up their stadium when we come to town and fill it up for them. They know absolute dick about their own program, yet pretend like they are college football experts when the planets are aligned in such a manner that their team is actually winning. They are the biggest bunch of blathering idiots I have ever seen in my life. If their heads weren’t so big they would probably float away because they are so full of hot air.
Some Georgia fans say they cheer for Tech when they aren’t playing Georgia. I am not one of them. Tech probably will not lose on Saturday, but let’s make one thing clear Techies. We will NEVER stop laughing at you. Tech fans are the worst excuse for sports fans on the planet.
Happy Thanksgiving.
effinghamdawg
November 26th, 2009
10:19 am
Techies not talking about CPJ sending out the letter to please show up Saturday and travel next week to Tampa for the ACC Championship.Pretty sad when HC has to beg fans to show up so it can sell out a game at that erector set of a stadium.This letter was sent out to GT Alumni Association members.But most posters on here are probably GT drop outs or band wagon riders.The ACC Championship might have 40,000 if they are lucky.SEC still rules !!!
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
10:23 am
HEARD THE RAMBLING WRECK CANT BACK THE OLD CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE IN TIME FOR SATURDAYS GAME…… SEEMS SOMEONE BACKED IT UP TO START WITH…MAYBE YELLOW FUZZ CAN FIGURE THIS OUT…
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
10:30 am
TECH FANS NEED TO ATTEND NEXT 2 GAMES TO WITNESS SMIRK AND COY REMARKS CPJ REMOVES FROM FACE AND HIS AFTER THE FACT S.A. REMARKS. GO BACK TO YOUR TAPED REMARKS HE MADE WHEN YOU WERE SQUASHED BY LESS MILES AND LSU…… SHUT UP HIS POMPOUS PIE HOLE ,DIDNT IT!
dh
November 26th, 2009
10:30 am
To dawgfan:
You just made a strong case why uga fans are scum with that rant. Maybe you could crush up some prozac and put it in your gravy today so you aren’t so cranky.
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
10:38 am
AND TO RON……… CLEMSON – SC GAME ABOUT LIKE GA. VS TECH OVER THE YEARS…….. DONT LOOK FOR ANY DIFFERENT THIS YEAR…. KILLING SPURRIER TO LOSE TO A MAN LIKE DABO…CLEMSON TO PUT MORE PRESSURE ON D.A. GARCIA, TIGERS TO WIN AGAIN………. DONT ORDER THOSE RINGS JUST YET………SPURRIERS EGO CANT LET HIM STAY AT A DUMP LIKE COLUMBIA MUCH LONGER…..GETTING TO PLAY GOLF AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL WHEN HE WANTS IS HIS BIGGEST THRILL
bulldawghuff
November 26th, 2009
10:39 am
sting’em im not sayin that he purposely lost tha game. but we all agree that CMR could be a little more aggressive but his personality leads him to be softer than he should be, he just doesnt like to embarrase people…. (gap control = win)
gimmick
November 26th, 2009
10:39 am
gimmick offense..play real football like the rest of the nation nerds
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
10:40 am
DOES DH STAND FOR RICHARD HEAD? ME THINK SO
GT Rules State
November 26th, 2009
10:46 am
Gimmick, so what do you call black helmets? UGA defense won’t call it a gimmick. It’s a smash mouth a$$ pounding.
ron
November 26th, 2009
10:47 am
Hey DH: All MY UGA friends are fine people. For Dawgfan to say such ugly things does not color all UGA fans in my book. Remember there is often quite a difference between Alumni and “fans.”
I am 60 years old and personally remember GT football back to 1959. I am well aware of the history going back much further. I think most Tech people are quite aware that there was a world before our time. I won’t turn and be nasty right back, but again, there is a difference between people who are alumni of an institution and those who simply adopt the program because they just took a shine to them. There are a boatload of UGA fans who never heard of Frank Sinkwich. This is true no matter where you go. Young people are not born with knowledge of history. Some are interested in studying it and some aren’t. Too say that Tech people are idiots is just ridiculous. People from YOUR school are smart and “ok.” Other people are not “ok.” I get it.
GT Rules State
November 26th, 2009
10:50 am
I am THANKFUL for unrealistic UGA fans who continue to hit these blogs with nuthin to backup ANYTHING with sore losing mouths. Can’t wait to see the blogs Saturday night. Just can’t help themselves.
Yellow Fuzz
November 26th, 2009
10:53 am
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for the last 363 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
10:53 am
GT RULES STATE( WHAT A FRIGGIN JOKE )………. GO BACK AND CHECK OUT THE FACTS…..HAT
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
10:56 am
OH HELL HERE COMES REDUNDANT YELLOW FIZZ………..I NEED TO GO TAKE A PAUL AND WIPE MY JOHNSON
JOE COX IS THE WORST QB that UGA had!!!
November 26th, 2009
10:59 am
wish that matheww staford could come back!!!! I say if we get blowout!!! mark Richt is gone just like norte dame season!!!!!
dawg snit on buzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
November 26th, 2009
11:00 am
Yes sir Boogie, you wont hear from that stupid a.. after Sat. night.
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
11:02 am
WE GOT YOUR POTTY MOUTH BIRTCH WAITING . SO DOES CLEMSON
dh
November 26th, 2009
11:02 am
To booger man:
Me thinks you drink straight from the lake up there in Hartwell. Why don’t you go clean the smegma out of your brain and get a life.
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
11:03 am
COWARDS DONT RESPOND BACK
willie martinez
November 26th, 2009
11:04 am
i’m a white bearded guy named santa
that only drinks grape fanta
the dogs have been good
just the way that they should
now my gift is a win in atlanta
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
11:07 am
OH AND HERE COMES RICHARD HEAD STRAIGHT OUT OF CRAP LADEN LAKE ( DRIP,DRIP ) LANIER. OR IS IT THE SOUTH RIVER GOING INTO JACKSON LAKE ? ME CANT REMEMBER, THEY SMELL ALIKE
Fair and Balanced
November 26th, 2009
11:10 am
Hey “Bobbi Dud” – I don’t blame you for being proud of your coach. He is a genius and has done wonders for the Tech program. But he would probably be the first one to state that your comment is dumb. I’m not fan of GA Tech, but I have always admired who Bobby Dodd was and I’m thankful for the heritage of college football in our state to which is largely to be credited to Coach Dodd. As Georgians, we are all blessed to have guys like Bobby Dodd, Vince Dooley and some others who have been a help not only in bringing good football to the state of Georgia, but some character for young men to live by after they finish playing a game!
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
11:10 am
WAITING…………………….
GT Rules State
November 26th, 2009
11:12 am
Check in @ 11 PM … guarentee to be there still ruling. Booger, you’ve eat to many over the years to have a real thought.
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
11:13 am
BARBIE DODD STADIUM…. NOTHING LIKE IT ON A SAT. NIGHT ,YES SIR……… YELLOW FIZZ OVER AT THE VARSITY COOKING ONION RINGS FOR THE DAWG NATION
GT Rules State
November 26th, 2009
11:14 am
Sorry Booger … left out the date. This Saturday @ 11 PM … check back. You need a wake up call? Leave your #.
dh
November 26th, 2009
11:15 am
booger man:
Your wife wanted me to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
11:19 am
GT ( NEVER HAS RULED ) THIS STATE……….. ILL BE HERE @ 11 PM …… BETWEEN NOW AND THEN LEARN HOW TO SPELL…… I KNOW TICK 1 ST GRADE GOES BACK MONDAY MORNING, MAYBE YOUR GRANNY CAN LOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDER AND HELP YOU ………..@ HAT
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
11:23 am
DH ( AKA RICHARD HEAD ) WHEN YOUR SISTER PULLS BACK THE COVERS SHE WILL CORRECT YOU……… ITS BOOGIE MAN …………….
dawg snit on buzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
November 26th, 2009
11:26 am
Boogie Man, damn if you dont piss off these nerds.I think I hear sniffles from the Atl.
Paddy
November 26th, 2009
11:28 am
gimmick…”gimmick offense? Can’t make up my mind, is that arrogance or ignorance on your part? Help me out!
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
11:30 am
DAWG SNIT……………. ONE THIG TO REMBER ABOUT THE BOOGIE MAN.——- OFTEN IMITATED, NEVER DUPLICATED………
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
11:34 am
DONT NEED TO KNOW THE DATE…………. DONT NEED WAKE UP CALL,EITHER…………CHECK WITH GRANNY ROLLS THE STATE………… SHE KNOWS IT OFF THE TOP OF HER HEAD……
GT Rules State
November 26th, 2009
11:34 am
Bogger, ok we agree. Funny thing is … you said it. (laughing)
Paddy
November 26th, 2009
11:37 am
gimmick…”play football like the rest of the nation” Do you mean like my Dawgs are playing right now? Which offense will have the upper hand come Saturday? You get one guess.
BOOGIE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 26th, 2009
11:38 am
DAMN DAWG SNIT ! I MADE A TYPING ERROR TO YOUR RESPONSE AND SEE, GT RULES ( ? ) THE STATE DIDNT NOTICE……………..
Nashdawg
November 26th, 2009
11:38 am
Do not be surprised if the Dawgs win…..
Jared
November 26th, 2009
11:41 am
If we played Ky at home last week, we would have won 45-24.
We beat you easily. We beat you last year with better players.
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