LIVE: It’s desperation time for Georgia Tech (and defense)
Paul Johnson's team needs to scramble in second half of season just to become bowl eligible.
Of all the directions anybody could have expected Georgia Tech would go under coach Paul Johnson, this wasn’t one of them: He is getting involved in the defense.
Johnson fired his second defensive coordinator in 4½ seasons when he canned Al Groh after a 47-31 loss at Clemson two weeks ago. Athletic director Dan Radakovich gave Johnson a vote of confidence following the Groh firing, but Johnson obviously feels some pressure (internally and externally) to turn around the Jackets. They’ve lost three straight since a 56-20 win over Virginia (allowing 138 points in those three games) and have fallen to 1-3 in the ACC.
There is still a chance to salvage something out of this season. The remaining conference games (Boston College today, Maryland, North Carolina, Duke) certainly all are winnable, and BYU next week isn’t overpowering. Georgia is the most difficult game left on the schedule. The Jackets (2-4) have to go at least 4-2 to become bowl eligible.
The ACC title game promo really isn't applicable any more.
We know it’s a desperate time because Johnson, who promoted secondary coach Charles Kelly to interim defensive coordinator, admitted of his team’s defensive preparation this week: “I’m more involved in the planning, more involved in the practice schedules and more involved in everything. For the past two and a half years, I’ve pretty much turned everything over and let a guy do it. Charles Kelly is in charge and it will be his call, but I’m involved with the scheme of what we’re doing. I’m spending more time getting a solid defensive scheme in place that is simple where guys can play fast and they’ll know what to do. We don’t need 80 calls. We don’t need a buzz word on everything. We need guys to learn how to play and play hard.”
If simplifying things doesn’t work against Boston College, it’s hard to imagine it working against any opponent. This is not the same B.C. team that came to Atlanta in 2007 and won 24-10 (behind 435 yards passing by Matt Ryan). The Eagles are 1-5 and their only win came over an FCS team (Maine). They were blown out by Florida State 51-7 last week. They even lost to Army (which stands as Army’s only win this season).
The term “must-win” tends to get overused in sports. But this is about as close to must-win and Johnson and the Jackets can get, because if they lose to Boston College the problems are bigger than just defense.
That’s all I’ve got for now. Opening the cyber-venting lines now if you have any questions.
By Jeff Schultz
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225 comments Add your comment
Ekim56
October 20th, 2012
1:24 pm
First!
Ekim56
October 20th, 2012
1:24 pm
First on a Georgia Tech blog ain’t what it used to be. (I can say that; I’m a fan.)
Chris
October 20th, 2012
1:27 pm
Eklm56, typical Tech nerd. Only a child would be excited about being “first” on a blog. Over/under on attendance today is 25,000. They really should just do away with the football program and focus on basketball.
tdjackets
October 20th, 2012
1:27 pm
if CPJ knows even 1/2 on defense what he knows about offense,it’ll be a HUGE improvement this week.
Ekim56
October 20th, 2012
1:29 pm
I only did it to annoy you, Chris.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
2:36 pm
Just take of your business today Jackets and let’s get rolling through the remainder of the season!
Go Jackets!!!
Alex
October 20th, 2012
2:38 pm
Chris, you were the SECOND person to post on a Georgia Tech blog, AND all you came to do was insult the person that was first!! Now THAT sounds like a Nerd!!! Get out much?
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:04 pm
Pretty sad look crowd here so far (about 10 mins before kickoff). Stadium looks half empty.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
3:09 pm
@ J.S. that’s not too surprising, not a lot of buzz around the program right now and rightfully so. Let’s see how they play today and as the season plays out. If things pick up then I suspect you might see the apathy change a bit.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:09 pm
Boston College will kick off, Tech gets ball first.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:11 pm
Kickoff return.
Block in back.
Nice start.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
3:13 pm
Nice adjustment by Bostic
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:13 pm
Tough catch by Bostic. 39 yard gain.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:16 pm
Ol’JacketFan — understood. But gorgeous day to sit and watch your team play. Or do something else, I guess.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
3:18 pm
My season tickets are being used and, hopefully, enjoyed
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
3:20 pm
Lousy job of blocking and pi** poor special teams.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:20 pm
Wow. From 2nd-and-goal at 2 to a blocked FG attempt.
Atlanta mom
October 20th, 2012
3:21 pm
Let’s see if Tech can make a tackle
Caps
October 20th, 2012
3:24 pm
Here in Northern Virginia, the game is blacked out on ESPN3. It is not on any TV here so I can’t see the advantage for ESPN to blackout. I tried radio but NONE of the GT radio network are streaming the game. Neither are any of the BC radio network stations. Sucks.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:31 pm
Washington fortunate last pass not intercepted. Just threw into double coverage.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
3:31 pm
A screen pass??????????
BS Patrol
October 20th, 2012
3:33 pm
But who is giving Radakovich a vote of confidence?
Riddle me this
October 20th, 2012
3:33 pm
I feel like Washington faking the pitch is going to spring him for a huge gain. The BC linebackers are not committing to the QB on the triple option at all
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:34 pm
Nice read and run by Tevin Washington. Jackets up 6-0 (with PAT pending). 12 yard run.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
3:35 pm
TD Jackets!
Riddle me this
October 20th, 2012
3:37 pm
Caps, I’m in maryland. It’s showing here on TCN
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:39 pm
Jackets have 179 yards in two possessions, Boston College 24 (in one).
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
Nice 3 and out D
RGB
October 20th, 2012
3:41 pm
So was the stadium half empty–or half full?
Riddle me this
October 20th, 2012
3:43 pm
Jeff, they are showing clips of the last time these two teams matched up. In your opinion, is there a running back on this team that can dominate a game like Dwyer did?
Alex
October 20th, 2012
3:44 pm
I’ll answer that, Riddle: No.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:44 pm
Riddle Me This: No.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:47 pm
End of the first quarter. Unofficially Tech has outgained Boston College 221-27 and about to go in for another score.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
3:48 pm
Dwyer was a very special back, speed, size & power a rare combination
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
3:52 pm
Bostic has a good pair of hands!
Not Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:52 pm
On such a beautiful day out here in the ‘burbs, boy am I glad I wasn’t assigned to be at Grant Field today in a half-empty midget stadium. You poor stiff.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
3:53 pm
TW a 27-yard pass to Bostic on third-and-26. That may send Frank Spaziani to asylum.
Riddle me this
October 20th, 2012
3:53 pm
Every time we get in the redzone, I feel like Tevin refuses to pitch the ball. He likes running it in himself I guess
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
3:55 pm
A TD is a TD is a TD no matter who carries the ball sheesh! If TW is making the right reads who cares? Unless you’ve an axe to grind about TW
Atlanta mom
October 20th, 2012
3:58 pm
That was an ugly kick.
Riddle me this
October 20th, 2012
3:59 pm
Not at all, but if I’m an opposing defense/defensive coordinator, I would be telling my defense to focus on the quarterback a lot more in the redzone than the pitch man. Tevin already has like 15 rushing touchdowns, or something along those lines. Does anyone else have five? Seems like something worth noting…
Bill
October 20th, 2012
4:01 pm
UF 7 USC 3 in 1st…
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:02 pm
The D’s focus is already on the QB as the trigger of the O. I promise you if the pitch man is uncovered the pitch will be made. As long as TW makes the right read I’m good with his play. Bottom line is scoring no matter who carries the ball
We had a great time...
October 20th, 2012
4:03 pm
Attended the Miami Hurricane game September 22nd at Bobby Dodd, and was pleasantly surprised. The parking was decent, the concessions were good and fairly priced, and the restrooms were very clean. However there was a drunk obnoxious Tech fan that kinda looked like Tom Cruise. He disappeared into thin air when Miami sealed the deal in overtime.
rj
October 20th, 2012
4:04 pm
fire Paul Johnson. He has already been involved in the offensive scheme this year and shall we discuss how that has turned out? Again, if Rad can’t make the decision to fire him he needs to go as well. Here’s a no confidence vote for them both
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:04 pm
Still can’t get any pressure by the D line
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:06 pm
Got a break there
Riddle me this
October 20th, 2012
4:07 pm
I don’t know about that, Ol’JF. I think a lot of teams are more worried about giving up the big play, and I think we can all agree Orwin Smith or BJ Bostic are more likely to provide the big play than TW. Like you said, as long as we are scoring, I have no problems with it, but we are only 8th in the ACC in red zone scoring percentage, so there is a lot of room for improvement
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
4:09 pm
Post Al Groh Progress Report: Boston College with one field goal in 3 possessions.
I know.
It’s Boston College.
Barry's Uncle
October 20th, 2012
4:10 pm
Nice start
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
4:10 pm
Vad Lee in.
Barry's Uncle
October 20th, 2012
4:12 pm
Jeff, can you if CPJ is using a play chart? Looks like he is carrying something around.
Barry's Uncle
October 20th, 2012
4:13 pm
Should be a “see” in the sentence lol
Riddle me this
October 20th, 2012
4:13 pm
That looked that a miscommunication. Looked like Sims and Autry were unaware of the playcall
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:15 pm
@ Riddle good points, I don’t say that TW always makes the right reads but I can’t fault him for scoring when he does make the correct read
Clem13
October 20th, 2012
4:15 pm
If Ga Tech can’t find a way to beat Boston College today, you should close your football program down.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:16 pm
TD Vad Lee!
Riddle me this
October 20th, 2012
4:16 pm
Awesome run by Vad Lee. Made a lot of guys miss. Great block in there too by Laskey
Bill
October 20th, 2012
4:17 pm
Holy Crap what a run….
Archibald Leach
October 20th, 2012
4:17 pm
Wow that was a nice run by Lee
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
4:17 pm
Vad Lee makes four BC guys miss on third-and-11 from 25 and runs for TD. Jackets 21-3.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:17 pm
Laskey’s block made the play possible
macrotech
October 20th, 2012
4:20 pm
Clem13, thanks for the thought….I think we’ll stick around, though! Appreciate you stopping by, though!
old dog
October 20th, 2012
4:21 pm
To Hell with Tek, today, tomorrow and every day!
Barry's Uncle
October 20th, 2012
4:22 pm
Good run
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:22 pm
Come on Jackets, put another 7 on the board before the half!
Reality
October 20th, 2012
4:22 pm
Go Tech. A win today will certainly put us back on track. We can finish this season strong!
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:24 pm
Oh my!!!!!!! Great throw!!!!
macrotech
October 20th, 2012
4:24 pm
BOOM!
Bill
October 20th, 2012
4:25 pm
Is Lee making a speech today!
Riddle me this
October 20th, 2012
4:26 pm
Great pass. There was a lot of controversy before now, but Vad Lee is certainly making his case to be the starting quarterback in this game. I think having two starting-calibre quarterbacks on our roster pushing each other, we should have high levels of play from the quarterback position for the rest of the season.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
4:26 pm
Great call by Johnson to go for dagger. Lee great pass 45-yard TD to Anthony Autrey. BC sleeping on defense. Wow, they’re awful. Jackets 28-3.
macrotech
October 20th, 2012
4:26 pm
Haha Bill….DEFINITELY looks like he’s making a statement!!!
dawg2
October 20th, 2012
4:28 pm
Old dog is a typical redneck dawg..please forgive him for he knows no better.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:29 pm
There is no question about Lee’s talent, he’s showing he might be ready to step up and run the offense. I want to see a bit more of him in the run game but he does throw a pretty ball.
lxUn1c0
October 20th, 2012
4:30 pm
Wow. Vad Lee is the passing threat our offense is going to need in the future. He still needs to put in a lot of work learning the base offense, but he’s got a great skill set.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:30 pm
I love seeing Lee getting more snaps
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:31 pm
LOL! 1 4!!!!
macrotech
October 20th, 2012
4:31 pm
Oh snap! Looks like we’re about to put some more points on the board…GREAT run after the catch Zenon!!!
Atlanta mom
October 20th, 2012
4:31 pm
How’d he do that?
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:34 pm
Very good first half on both sides of the ball. Kicking game still suxs though.
Tech4Life
October 20th, 2012
4:34 pm
Skully is terrible. Bring in Moore.
OldSchoolTechFanatic
October 20th, 2012
4:34 pm
Yall hid this blog pretty good, again !!!
Riddle me this
October 20th, 2012
4:34 pm
Wait a minute, I thought we hired a special teams coach to correct his mess? And don’t we have a scholarship kicker on the roster who is not Scully? What happened to him?
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
4:34 pm
Isn’t there a soccer player on campus who can kick a field goal?
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
4:37 pm
Tech is going to have 407 yards in offense at halftime. Only stopped themselves (4 TDs, missed FG, blocked FG).
Max
October 20th, 2012
4:37 pm
Vad Lee > Tevin Washington
Max
October 20th, 2012
4:39 pm
Jeff – could Vad beat UGA??
Bill
October 20th, 2012
4:40 pm
Fla winning 7-3 but have -1 yard on O..
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:41 pm
and SC just turned it over on a punt
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:42 pm
Mormons 7 Catholics 7
Bill
October 20th, 2012
4:43 pm
Two turn overs..1st one cost SC a TD in first 20 sec of game.
OldSchoolTechFanatic
October 20th, 2012
4:44 pm
Vad should have been play a lot more this year. He is talented !
lxUn1c0
October 20th, 2012
4:44 pm
Max, Vad couldn’t beat UGA this year. He’s got a lot of talent, but he can’t run the base offense consistently enough.
Bill
October 20th, 2012
4:47 pm
14 -3… SC giving it away with 2 give away fumbles both turn into TD’s.
Riddle me this
October 20th, 2012
4:48 pm
If Tevin Washington gets ten more rushing yards, he will join Joshua Nesbitt as the only players with 2500 passing yards and 2000 rushing yards in a career. I think Vad Lee might join that club in a few years as well
Bill
October 20th, 2012
4:48 pm
lxUn1c0..we all know UGA is God-ly.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:49 pm
I know it’s BC but the D has been in position and have made their tackles. Very little if any YAC on the completed passes. Still disappointed in the lack of pressure on the QB but otherwise I like what I see from the D.
Todd
October 20th, 2012
4:50 pm
What is the guy drinking that is putting updates on the main page for GT game? “Jeff Schultz is blogging live as Tech unveils and a new defensive coordinator and looks salvage their season.” Seriously???
Bill
October 20th, 2012
4:50 pm
Fumble on Kick-off and Fla’s got it again on one yd line
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
4:52 pm
UF is beating USC. USC is killing themselves with fumbles in the UF red zone
Bill
October 20th, 2012
4:55 pm
3 fumbles give UF 3 TD’s..
Ok less watch the GT band….
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:56 pm
SC must be in a giving mood today! FL can’t do jack without SC giving them the game.
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
4:57 pm
I would take my chances with Lee the rest of the season. Nice to see receivers catch the ball in stride.
There are plenty of kidsvthere who can kick FGs.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:57 pm
Tech QBs 5/11 176 yards and 1 TD
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
4:59 pm
Fumble!!! GT ball!
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
5:00 pm
And Boston College starts with a fumble. Tevin Washington starts half at QB for Jackets but I would expect Vad Lee (who looked great in 1st half) to get significant time. Do we have a QB controversy brewing?
Clem13
October 20th, 2012
5:00 pm
Do you realize that after today, Ga Tech may still have 4 or 5 more losses this year?
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:01 pm
Put Vad back in. TW is tired and needs to rest.
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:02 pm
The QB controversy has been there all year. And we all want Vad – not much controversy at all.
Bill
October 20th, 2012
5:03 pm
Clem13, we do realize that you are not smarter than a 5th grader.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:03 pm
I don’t see a controversy, Lee’s your QB for the future and he will play more and more this season. As long as the O is running smoothly with TW he will continue to play/ CPJ is bringing Lee along perfectly in my opinion.
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:04 pm
The D will get better each week so no to 5 more losses.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:05 pm
How do you reverse the call if the whistle blew?
Riddle me this
October 20th, 2012
5:07 pm
Past the line of scrimmage… Damn
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:08 pm
Beyond the line of scrimmage I think
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:08 pm
Damn close!
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
5:09 pm
New kicker. Smart move.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:12 pm
Somebody just lit up the returner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:13 pm
Chris Milton! Yeah baby!
Bill
October 20th, 2012
5:14 pm
UF 21 USC 6 half time.
Bill
October 20th, 2012
5:16 pm
GT “D” playing alot better..almost block punt.
OldSchoolTechFanatic
October 20th, 2012
5:21 pm
MTSU game =The Bill Lewis era
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
5:23 pm
Max — Ask me the week before the game.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
5:24 pm
Todd — Really? Yikes.
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:25 pm
Start Vad and we will see a new D and a new O.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
5:27 pm
Clem13 — Tech’s schedule pretty soft rest of season.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:27 pm
There’s the difference between TW abd Vad, that’s a TD with Vad throwing the ball.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:28 pm
So TW had the 3rd quarter does Vad have the 4th?
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
5:29 pm
That was a bad pass. Had guy open. (Stating the obvious.)
North Ave Killer Beez
October 20th, 2012
5:29 pm
@ lxun1 yea really tough base offense, toss right, toss left, dive play. lol Vad Lee no brainer!!
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:30 pm
Guess the incoming freshman kicker knows hewill be playing next year.
And I agree with OJF comment on TW and Vad diff.
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:31 pm
Vad should get the rest of the game!!!
OldSchoolTechFanatic
October 20th, 2012
5:33 pm
@GTJohn , I agree with you !!! I have been wanting Vad to play for a while now.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:33 pm
That was a great catch by the BC reciever!
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:34 pm
CPJ – see what happens when you don’t put your BEST players on the field. Keep TW in and we lose in the 4th qtr again.
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
5:34 pm
Hope to see Vad. That one hopper would’ve been a touchdown if he was throwing it in my humble opinion
Tech4Life
October 20th, 2012
5:34 pm
Offense is looking a little too sloppy so far in the second half.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
5:35 pm
Vad Lee back in — and he gets mini-ovation.
Then he fumbles. Of course.
(But recovers.)
OldSchoolTechFanatic
October 20th, 2012
5:35 pm
one thing you got to say is Tevin is better than he was last year, I think you have to give him that much credit. Vad is the future and looks like he can flat out play
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:36 pm
Vad’s in gentlemen
OldSchoolTechFanatic
October 20th, 2012
5:37 pm
And yes he is probably going to have more turnovers than Tevin would
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:37 pm
Okay D let’s see it.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
5:37 pm
Jackets’ first punt of game when fourth quarter starts.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:37 pm
You can see there some of what’s holding Vad back, just needs more games reps and a feel for what the O is trying to do.
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
5:38 pm
I can clearly see why that Vad Lee gives Paul Johnson some anxiety from time to time. If he can manage the game better he is going to win the Heisman Trophy
lxUn1c0
October 20th, 2012
5:38 pm
I’m sorry you don’t understand the offense, Killer Beez. It’s not as simple as knowing what you’re going to do pre-snap.
Bill
October 20th, 2012
5:38 pm
GT needs to turn the gas back on..I hate the play not to lose game.
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:38 pm
More turnovers yes – but only until he gets comfortable with the players. Then …..
GT TN
October 20th, 2012
5:39 pm
Our only 3 and out today..only punt with Vad at QB…what r u going to say bad about TW while on bench..somehow u will make that TW fault
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:40 pm
I just love folks who want to crap on this offense. Y’all ain’t seen what it can do with a credible passer under center
Billyboy
October 20th, 2012
5:40 pm
The defense will be better when we play Boston College again.
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
5:42 pm
I long for the days when we can get a punter that can kick it from the 20 down to the other 20
SilentCC
October 20th, 2012
5:42 pm
If the secondary is ALWAYS going to give 5 yards loosey-goosey coverage on every man out for a pass then I don’t see Tech winning more than 2 games — maybe. Any team who has a QB that can pass is just going to pick apart Tech’s defense.
I don’t see a bowl game this year.
OldSchoolTechFanatic
October 20th, 2012
5:43 pm
@Bill GT has done that several times this year. I know you know that. Just makes me mad when they play like that !!!
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:44 pm
Oh my, dropped!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!
Bill
October 20th, 2012
5:44 pm
Look like old “D” has returned in 4th…that was TD drop!
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
5:44 pm
The D is still pretty bad in my opinion
SilentCC
October 20th, 2012
5:45 pm
Tech’s secondary hasn’t close-defended a pass yet.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
5:46 pm
A little shine comes of the defensive feel-good story
Bill
October 20th, 2012
5:46 pm
Here we go again..damn.
stony
October 20th, 2012
5:46 pm
Looks like one problem that has not been corrected is the 2nd half letdown after an excellent first half. Johnson needs to find a way to get his players to finish off an opponent that is on the ropes…develop a killer instinct.
SilentCC
October 20th, 2012
5:47 pm
… and there you go. No… pass…. defense.
Clem13
October 20th, 2012
5:47 pm
Uh oh! So much for the new defense. Could it be another comeback?
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:47 pm
Reciever crosses your face at the goal line and you just turn him loose? Come on D you know better than that!
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
5:47 pm
I wonder who we will see in at quarterback now? The O had better put the foot back on the gas and accelerate from these people or they will catch us!!
OldSchoolTechFanatic
October 20th, 2012
5:48 pm
I hope they charged GT deffense to get in the game !!!
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:49 pm
I have no problem with TW. He is a nice kid, gives 100%, but he is just not who this team needs to win. He makes a great BU QB.
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
5:49 pm
Everybody’s going to play the old Texas Tech offense against us. We can’t stop the pass for anything and when we lineup against the pass, they will run down our throat.
OldSchoolTechFanatic
October 20th, 2012
5:50 pm
They are just standing around and watching. We need an agressive D cordinator.
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
5:50 pm
Good one OJF!!
Chaps
October 20th, 2012
5:51 pm
A. Hard to step on the gas when you’ve phoned in the 3rd quarter.
B. Need to tell the defense the game HAS 4 quarters.
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:51 pm
Enter youTW again!!! Uggggh
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:53 pm
Can we get some blocking on O?
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:53 pm
How do you not know what the snapcount is?
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:54 pm
I would still like to see Vad in
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
5:55 pm
Roughing punter. Tech will get ball back.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:55 pm
Roughing the kicker!
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
5:55 pm
Thank you BC
stony
October 20th, 2012
5:56 pm
I don’t sleep well. Maybe I could get a recording of Johnson’s halftime talk.
Bill
October 20th, 2012
5:56 pm
ESPN said earlier today that Johnson was on the hot seat..0ne 0f five coaches.
Clem13
October 20th, 2012
5:56 pm
This is reminding me of the Miami game.
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
5:56 pm
Okay let’s face it, BC is beating themselves. Vad can be just as boneheaded as Tevin. I say put Vad in!!
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
5:58 pm
Anything that comes out of the world wide garbage pit is suspect
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
5:58 pm
I don’t care what ESPN says! I love this offense!!
Tech4Life
October 20th, 2012
5:59 pm
Vad is clearly a better passer and thrower, but I haven’t seen him make good reads.
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
6:00 pm
One thing I really like about this offense, is its ability to go on a death march. It’s like a python that wraps around you…chokes you off until you can’t breathe anymore. And it kills you one ticket of time.
Bill
October 20th, 2012
6:01 pm
I do too GT-UT but damn the D..and the blame for that is CPJ.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
6:01 pm
Caught a break on the penalty but now the O is taking advantage of it.
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
6:02 pm
One “tick” at a time. Darn iPhone
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
6:03 pm
My question now is will CPJ adjust the O to maximize the talent next year?
Bill
October 20th, 2012
6:04 pm
Yes!
hit a single
October 20th, 2012
6:05 pm
Is BC in the ACC or the FCS? I can’t tell.
Bill
October 20th, 2012
6:05 pm
miss the x-point? whats going on?
SilentCC
October 20th, 2012
6:06 pm
Kicking is crap. See ya next year.
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
6:07 pm
Geez. Now a missed PAT. Tech now leads 37-17 but has left 10 points on field with missed kicks (three field goals, one PAT).
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
6:07 pm
GTJohn, I don’t think there’s any doubt you’ll see more of the passing game implemented next year. CPJ has it in the offense he just hasn’t had a QB to execute it.
lxUn1c0
October 20th, 2012
6:08 pm
Our kickers are atrocious. There has to be at least one kid who can kick and wants a free GT education. I never thought I’d miss Scott Blair.
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
6:08 pm
A win is a win I guess. Not very pretty. Don’t think Bobby Dodd would tolerate this or would he have ever gotten this from one of his teams.
BTW, Ken good book recomendation on Clint Casselberry, read most it last night.
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
6:09 pm
You are right about the kickers.
GT TN
October 20th, 2012
6:09 pm
Vad is going to b special..he has more ability than TW..TW runs the offense better..when Vad gets quick with the reads he is going to b awesome..he doesn’t need to b the starter
SilentCC
October 20th, 2012
6:10 pm
This is BC. Next week is BYU — totally different animal. I don’t think it’s gonna be a pretty sight.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
6:10 pm
Pick!!!!
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
6:10 pm
Well that helped
Bill
October 20th, 2012
6:11 pm
Jeff it looks like I o-u lunch on Gamecock-UF game..if you remember.
Tech4Life
October 20th, 2012
6:11 pm
Skully and Moore can’t kick. Put in Chau.
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
6:12 pm
You knowwhen I was there in the mid – late 60s, thestaff put an add in te Technique for kicker try outs to replace Johnny Duncan. Johnny decided to go to work and kept his job during the summer, however.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
6:13 pm
Vad’s in, interesting time for CPJ to put him in
GT TN
October 20th, 2012
6:17 pm
We will b favored next week against byu…a bad offensive ND team has scored 17 points with a 2nd and 3rd string qb
GT TN
October 20th, 2012
6:18 pm
A win is a win..d still made mistakes but did have more 3 and outs
Bill
October 20th, 2012
6:18 pm
Game…a win is good.
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
6:20 pm
Lot of good things from this game and they’re things to build on. Kicking game needs lots of focus and the D needs to understand you have to focus every down. Enjoy the win tonight and get ready for BYU!
Go Jackets!
Tech4Life
October 20th, 2012
6:20 pm
Second half made me a little sick, but I’ll take the W. Tevin is still our starter..
GTJohn
October 20th, 2012
6:21 pm
D will have to do a much better job on mam coverage going forward. They would have won this game with or without Al. The roughing-the-kicker decided the game.
Bill
October 20th, 2012
6:22 pm
GT Basketball is coming..New Home..can’t wait.
GT-UT
October 20th, 2012
6:25 pm
Well, that’s it y’all have a good one! Go Jackets!!
Clem13
October 20th, 2012
6:26 pm
It looks like upcoming losses to BYU, Maryland, NC, Duke and UGA. I just don’t see a win.
Buzz 2011
October 20th, 2012
6:29 pm
GT with 565 yards !! My, that is more than the leghumpers out of Athens have
gained in the last three games total..We want those Dogs!!!
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
6:30 pm
Well clemp, Tech fans really don’t give a crap about your thoughts, why don’t you just troll on back over the SC border.
DawgNole
October 20th, 2012
6:32 pm
You did what you needed to do, Tech. Now get ready for BYU, which is giving ND all it can handle–in South Bend.
Buzz 2011
October 20th, 2012
6:33 pm
@Clem13 Hey Dabo…I see wins over BYU, Terps, NC, Duke and leghumpers. Dabo, I
also saw a Dabo thrashing by FSU…..Go back to Dabo’s upstate blog!!!
Ol'JacketFan
October 20th, 2012
6:38 pm
@DawgNole, the NDBYU game has been a tough as nails one. Ya gotta wonder how much it going to take out of BYU especially adding in the travel.
GT TN
October 20th, 2012
6:39 pm
That is a ND team playing with 2nd and 3rd string qb..same team that had only scored more than 20 pts n 2 of 6 games with starting qb..will b a good game but tech will b favored
Jeff Schultz
October 20th, 2012
8:39 pm
Folks, the game column is posted if you want to shift commenting over there.
Thanks
Jeff
http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2012/10/20/georgia-tech-stops-the-bleeding-but-assumes-nothing/
1 4 GT
October 21st, 2012
10:42 am
As on your blogs covering the GT game, the 1 4 GT you have responded to is a phony name thief. I am the real deal. It is kinda hard to be @ BDS & commenting on your blogs @ the same time. I won’t offer any other proof. You decide! Ken’s blogs have had trouble with this name thievery for several months now. You probably won’t even see this.