Live from Tech: The best team in Ga. makes its debut!
The state's finest football squad makes its extremely noisy entrance. (Photo by M. Bradley)
Yeah, I know. I meant the headline to be, as we say in the trade, a grabber. But I believe Georgia Tech will again be the finest college football team in our fair state this season, and if I didn’t say something semi-provocative up top you wouldn’t have much cause to participate in a live chat off Tech-Jacksonville State, would you?
I’ve hung around Tech long enough to know that the first thing the Institute’s Old Guard checks on entering the stadium is this: Are the Jackets wearing gold? (Taz Anderson is a stickler on this point.) And my early answer is: I think so, but I’m not certain. Because all I can spot at this moment are Jackets warming below clad in white football pants and gray T-shirts.
I assume they’ll be wearing shoulder pads eventually, but you never know. Paul Johnson likes his teams to be tough, and maybe he has decided to measure that commodity by having his men go pad-less.
Pretty good crowd outside on Bobby Dodd Way (see above extremely professionally shot photograph), although traffic wasn’t an issue, at least for the Prince of Evasive Action. (That’d be me.)
Today’s route: Northside to Howell Mill to 14th to Hemphill — stop at McDonald’s for sausage biscuit — to Ferst to my new assigned parking lot, which is, I believe, located in Fulton County. Though I’m not entirely certain, and neither was the GPS on my iPhone. (That’s my way of saying: The longer I stay in this business, the farther away I have to park.)
Things to watch for? Well, I’m not Mr. College Football, so I’m not very good at this keys-to-the-game stuff. I’m guessing Tech will win by about four touchdowns, but I also note that one betting site has the Jackets favored by 41 points. (The same site also has Tech favored by 24 1/2 points — in the first two quarters. Bet with both hands.)
I’m shooting low because I figure Tech will start fast and then ease up, and when you run the ball — you probably know this already — the clock tends to move. And I can’t imagine PJ the HC will be worried about running up the score when there’s a bigger game in five days.
But that’s just me. For all I know, this thing could wind up 222-0. (The line on that game had Cumberland a 197-point ‘dog.) Or Tech could fumble 17 times and keep the Gamecocks in it. (Ryan Perrilloux, of whom you’ve heard, isn’t playing, as you’ve also heard.)
And I believe I’ve just set an NCAA record: Seven parentheticals in nine paragraphs. (For the heck of it, let’s make it eight in nine.) I’ll be here all day to see if I can do a sans-steroid Barry Bonds on that new benchmark — put it way out of reach — and I’d be obliged if you’d join me in the attempt.
Update: Tech has appeared and is wearing gold. Gold pants. White jerseys. Taz can relax.
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213 comments Add your comment
Thomas
September 5th, 2009
11:58 am
You are a complete joke. You flip flop all your predictions.
You say that OK State will beat Georgia twice within 6 months now you try back out of it. Georgia will destroy GT this year.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
12:25 pm
Things can change…like TE’s leaving the team, QBs catching swine flu, injuries to LB.
That said, let’s get the game going…gooooooooooooooo Jackets!!!!!
Todd - Dacula
September 5th, 2009
12:25 pm
GaTECH and UGA win… a great day in the state of Georgia…
Ron Martin
September 5th, 2009
12:28 pm
Did you just take a dig at Mr. College Football?
LOL pandering
September 5th, 2009
12:28 pm
I’m guessing there won’t be any “Bark Madly” references in today’s blog. Well played.
MatthewH
September 5th, 2009
12:29 pm
And remember, that spread is for entertainment purposes only.
Saint Simons
September 5th, 2009
12:34 pm
{{{{{{{{38 – 3}}}}}}}} HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alabama Jack
September 5th, 2009
12:37 pm
Good thing we don’t pay attention to the AJC.com countdown to kickoff. Its running an hour behind.
Ron Martin
September 5th, 2009
12:42 pm
I predict Schultz outpredicts Bradley this season by at least 10 percentage points
Joe Hamilton
September 5th, 2009
12:43 pm
I sure hope that GT has carefully prepared to face such a juggernaut team!!! This will go down to the wire, folks!!
Jim Donnan
September 5th, 2009
12:45 pm
Those other Gamecocks in our adjacent state whipped NC State. Following Alabama’s thrashing of VT it shall be SEC 2, ACC 0. SEC!!!!! SEC!!!!!
Jim Donnan
September 5th, 2009
12:48 pm
SEC 1, ACC 0. It will be SEC 2, ACC 0 after Alabama demolishes Virginia Yech. Go SEC!!!!!
Not Disappointed!
September 5th, 2009
12:53 pm
You got that right Mark! I’m here on the 45 with my “Not Disappointed Sign!” Too funny! GO Jackets!
Not Disappointed!
September 5th, 2009
12:54 pm
Great Day for Georgia Football!
Not Disappointed!
September 5th, 2009
12:55 pm
State of Georgia .
Ramblin Wreck!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
12:59 pm
Bark Madly here. Just sat with Mike Lopresti, esteemed columnist for Gannett and USA Today. He’s doing the double today in ATL — Tech now, Ala-VPI tonight.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:00 pm
Let the record reflect that Georgia Tech and Jax State players just shook hands at midfield and only four fistfights broke out.
Kidding. Nothing happened. They just shook hands. Now captains are meeting.
I’d guess there are maybe 35,000-40,000 in the house.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:03 pm
underway woooooohooooooo
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:03 pm
that was quick….wooooohoooooooo go Diesel!!!!!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:04 pm
Well, that started badly for Tech. Dwyer takes a pitch and goes 74 yards untouched to score.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:05 pm
I’d say Jonny Dwyer — PJ calls him “Johnny” — has a pretty fair chance of being the nation’s No. 1 rusher after the first weekend. He’s averaging 74 yards per carry.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:06 pm
12 seconds, 1 play 74 yards….nice
great way to start season
September 5th, 2009
1:06 pm
wow what an amazing way to start the season!! go jackets!!
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:07 pm
Tech recovers a fumble!!!!!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:07 pm
And now Tech recovers a fumble on the kickoff. Bad news for Dwyer. The ball’s on the Jax 23. His average goes down this series.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:08 pm
13 yard pass to Bay Bay
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:08 pm
And now Nesbitt-to Bay-Bay Thomas. Tech has matched the number of completions (one) in its victory over Georgia.
First and goal. Marcus Wright gains one.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:09 pm
Third and goal from the 10? Gotta pass, right?
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:10 pm
Nope. Nesbitt draw to the three. FG time. And Scott Blair’s kick is …
Good.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:10 pm
settling for 3
mmgtfan
September 5th, 2009
1:11 pm
Great Start! Kinda reminds me of UGA game. TD then fumble
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:12 pm
That Cumberland score is in jeopardy. Tech is on pace to win 200-0.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:13 pm
Victory for Jax State! No fumble on kickoff!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:14 pm
PJ’s already griping to the refs. I assume about Jax breaking the huddle funny.
downsouthdirtybird
September 5th, 2009
1:14 pm
hahaha funny title to your article. 35000 wow really selling some tickets over there.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:14 pm
Derrick Morgan bats down a pass and comes close to intercepting. Good player.
downsouthdirtybird
September 5th, 2009
1:15 pm
p.s. your right too title only reason came in
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:15 pm
3 and out -2 yards
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:15 pm
Brad Jefferson drops an interception on third down. Jax punting.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:17 pm
Dwyer’s average takes a hit. Gains one and fumbles on a late pitch. Falls on the fumble, though. Averaging 37.5 yards per carry now.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:18 pm
Nesbitt overthrows a WIDE OPEN Embry Peeples on third down.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:20 pm
J State got a first down….way earlier than Oregon did.
IndyGT
September 5th, 2009
1:21 pm
We’re missing R. Jones..
David Granger
September 5th, 2009
1:22 pm
Best team in Georgia, huh?
Well…that’s what everybody puts on the pads to find out. Let the season BEGIN!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:22 pm
Jack Crowe doesn’t go for it on fourth-and-a-foot at the Jax 44. Come on.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:22 pm
watch for the fake
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:23 pm
Hopefully R. Jones will be ready for Clemson.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:23 pm
Maybe 45,000 here. Filled in some since kickoff.
MiltonDawg
September 5th, 2009
1:24 pm
wow, looks like about 25K in attendance!! talk about fan support. dwyer looks pretty nasty though.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:24 pm
Dwyer just gained three. Eddie Lee Ivery breathes a sigh of relief.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:25 pm
2nd and 7 and Anthony Allen with a first down run
MiltonDawg
September 5th, 2009
1:25 pm
c’mon MB- the end zone looks empty! im sure they’ll be some 2nd qtr arrivals. there is so much going on in ATL this wknd. how’s the traffic down there??
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:26 pm
Top of the end zone looks empty. The O’Leary deck.
Nesbitt just overthrew Anthony Allen, who was also open. Nesbitt’s completion percentage on the season is 33.3.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:26 pm
let’s convert here on 3rd and 6
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:27 pm
Bay Bay to the 30
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:27 pm
into the Red-Zone!!!!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:27 pm
Nesbitt’s completion percentage just rose to 50.0. Hits Bay-Bay on third down. Tech driving.
And now a keeper inside the 20. Tech acting like she wants to score, as Munson would have it.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:28 pm
Josh N. to the 5. Nice keep.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:29 pm
First down and GOOoooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll to go
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:30 pm
Dwyer with a leaping and flipping TD!!!!! yeah baby!!!!!!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:30 pm
Dwyer somersaults into the EZ. He might also lead the nation in scoring.
Tech 17-nil, 2:38 left in the quarter.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:32 pm
I don’t think CPJ will keep JD in long enough to get 4 or 5 TDs
IndyGT
September 5th, 2009
1:33 pm
I like that we’re trying to pass a little bit. Better to work those kinks out early on in the season..
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:36 pm
well that sucks…roughing the passer
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:37 pm
tighten up boys…they are down to the 26
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:39 pm
Quarter ends. Jax driving, sort of. And I’m a little bored.
In other news, Falcons cut Shockley, Braves promote Heyward (but to Gwinnett) and Chipper picks the Cowboys. And the best team in the SEC — Kentucky — leads Miami (O) 21-0.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:40 pm
time to create a turnover
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:41 pm
bye bye DJ
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:41 pm
Big hit by Jerrard Tarrant. And now a pickoff by Burnett.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:41 pm
that’s what I’m talking about Morgan Burnett
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:42 pm
And, in the day’s key news, Tech is now charging $5 for pregame meals in the press box. Which is why I stopped at McDonald’s.
Postgame Papa John’s is still free, though. Yippee!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:43 pm
JN passes out of EZ. Thomas drops it. He doesn’t drop the ball often. He’s really good, too.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:43 pm
delay of game….don’t let that happen again
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:44 pm
I like the way PJ sort of shoves the messenger A-back — Paul Brown used to have messenger guards, you’ll recall, and Chuck Noll was one of them — onto the field.
Nifty run by Josh on third-and-11. First down.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:44 pm
First down on a 15 yard run for Josh
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:46 pm
Marcus Wright, who’s about as big as Barry Sanders, with a Barry Sanders spin for 7 yards.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:47 pm
we just lost a Nesbitt fumble
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:47 pm
Nesbitt fumbles after a first-down run. He just lost the ball. No major contact.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:48 pm
Mario Butler with a pass breakup. These DBs look good. Not that today is much of a measure.
It is Always Dragon*Con
September 5th, 2009
1:52 pm
Yeah! And Chipper is a total loser redneck from Jax. So who give two cents what his mini mind thinks? Please….
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:54 pm
double pass nets J State a TD
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:54 pm
Jax scores on a flea-flicker. QB catches TD pass. It’s 17-7 now.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:54 pm
And frankly, I’m kind of glad. I hate lousy games.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:55 pm
Maybe it’s just me, but I’d get the ball to Dwyer a time or two.
Dragon*Con
September 5th, 2009
1:58 pm
Then why are you at the game? Getting your hours in?
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
1:58 pm
Or you could throw it up and let Bay-Bay run under it. Fifty-six yard gain.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:58 pm
56 yards to Bay Bay….
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
1:59 pm
TD Nesbitt
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:00 pm
Nesbitt option keeper for TD. It’s 24-7.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:00 pm
And I’m going, shall we say, to freshen up. Sting ‘Em, take the wheel.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:02 pm
alrighty MB
Daniel
September 5th, 2009
2:02 pm
is the game being shown on local tv?
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:03 pm
J State will start at the 23.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:03 pm
not that I am aware of
Hillbilly Deluxe
September 5th, 2009
2:03 pm
You’re doing a nice job on the live blog. (Not that you don’t usually). (Did you notice I used two parentheticals in a three sentence post?)
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:05 pm
Derrick Morgan pressures on a first down incomplete pass.
Middleton rushes up the middle for 3. Cedrick Griffin with the stop.
3rd and 7 – Ivory throws it into the east stands.
103 yards on 27 plays for J State.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:06 pm
Terrance returns it to the JSU 38 yard line
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:06 pm
Tevin Washington in at QB
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:08 pm
JD for 3 on first
Washington for a pair on 2nd down.
3rd and 5 – Washington makes something happen and runs for a first down.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:08 pm
false start on the boys in gold
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:10 pm
Sting ‘Em, you’re the best co-pilot since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in “Airplane!” (Ted Striker will, I hope, appreciate the reference.) But esteemed colleague Carroll Rogers, who’s seated to my left, wants to know how you’re keeping up if you’re at the game. BlackBerry? iPhone?
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:10 pm
1st and 15 from the 21, Lyons stacked up at the 18. 2nd and 12.
Washington fumbles and the Gamecocks recover. He comes up wobbly….Heal Jaybo, heal
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:10 pm
I’m sitting at work.
MatthewH
September 5th, 2009
2:11 pm
I don’t know who is better with the play-by-play. MB or Sting ‘em Buzz. Great job!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:12 pm
Morgan with big pressure, but Jefferson drops another INT. And Jax converts on third down. And then gets a break on an interference call against Cooper Taylor.
Dragon*Con
September 5th, 2009
2:13 pm
Is this game even on the radio? If so, what A.M. station is picking it up?
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:13 pm
And you’re watching on ESPN360, Sting ‘Em?
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:13 pm
790 the Zone
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:14 pm
no, I’m listening to my Facebook buddy Wes Durham.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:14 pm
Tech’s on 790TheZone, which you might be able to hear within a square mile of the stadium.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:15 pm
Morgan with a sack.
Great job if you’re doing this off radio, Sting ‘Em. Great job either way, truth to tell.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:15 pm
I guess I needed to have seen that play. JSU’s line just standing around?
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:16 pm
for once I can actually hear 790 in Duluth
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:16 pm
I’m not sure what’s going on, either. Morgan sacked the QB and then the refs stopped the game and now JSU is punting.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:17 pm
I was being unkind to my friends at 790 The Zone (not that I have any friends anywhere). I apologize.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:17 pm
Let them play!!! Let them play!!! Let them play!!!
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:18 pm
their signal sucks
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:19 pm
come on take the return to the house
GT92
September 5th, 2009
2:19 pm
You can also pick up Wes on 106.7 FM
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:19 pm
that’s what I’m talking about
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:19 pm
Touchdown on the punt return. Tarrant!
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:20 pm
Dwyer told Wes that he was like Devin Hester….well he may be right.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:20 pm
First PR TD for Tech since 2003 — Jonathan Smith.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:20 pm
thanks GT92…that is MUCH better
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:21 pm
Devin Hester? Whoa.
That was a nice runback, though. Cut it up the middle, got bumped by a blocker and still scored easily.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:22 pm
68 yard return….I love it
GT92
September 5th, 2009
2:22 pm
No sweat…nice call on the return for TD!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:23 pm
Have I mentioned that Derrick Morgan is really good? Another sack.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:23 pm
D Morgan in the HOUSE…sack
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:24 pm
yes they lost 3 off the D-line but no, they didn’t lose Mr. Morgan
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:25 pm
This Saturday I am in the office for my regular job…for the next 2 months after that I am officiating football games.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:25 pm
Half ends. And if you took Tech and 24 1/2 points in the first half … you lost. The score is 31-7.
I’d call it a pretty darn impressive display. Touchdown on the first play, touchdown on special teams, two sacks and a PBU by D.Morgan. Two fumbles, though, both by quarterbacks.
How much longer you figure Dwyer and Nesbitt and Bay-Bay and Morgan play? Ten more minutes?
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:26 pm
Tell me your real name isn’t Al Ford, Sting ‘Em.
(Sorry. Jasper Sanks reference. Force of habit.)
GT92
September 5th, 2009
2:29 pm
I’d like to see JD get a total of 10-15 carries. Nes shouldn’t play more than another series.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:29 pm
Your half time score Georgia Tech 31, Jacksonville State 7
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:30 pm
you will get my real name from a FB request
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:31 pm
half an hour more and I get out of the office… 3 hours early thanks to a operating system upgrade….wooohooooo
Melinda
September 5th, 2009
2:31 pm
Apparently the genius crew on ESPN.com can’t count… they gave tech 12 points on that last TD. They have tech leading 36-7. I imagine that JD, Bay Bay, and JN will be resting after the half.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:33 pm
Well, here’s a halftime show you don’t often hear: Tech band presenting a salute to Pat Metheny.
Not Pat Benatar. Not Pat Boone. Not Patti Page. Not Pat Simmons (Doobie Bros.)
Pat Metheny.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:34 pm
Twelve points on a touchdown — I think that’s only in Canadian football.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:34 pm
you have to love 12 point TDs
burdell99
September 5th, 2009
2:34 pm
Thanks for doing this, guys. The stellar ESPN GameCast is reporting GT 36, JaxSt 7. WTF?
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:35 pm
interesting exchange rate
DMWC
September 5th, 2009
2:36 pm
I’d like to see Dwyer get one more series. Then get him out of there and rested for Thursday.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:39 pm
Because I’m really bored now, some halftime stats: Tech 327 yards, Jax St. 106. Dwyers 91 yards after getting 74 on the first carry. Nesbitt 85 yards. Nesbitt three of six passing for 87 yards. (The 56-yarder to Thomas was JN’s longest aerial ever.)
Tarrant with 93 PR yards on two runbacks, the 68-yard TD being the biggie.
Tech has thrown six passes against 26 rushers.
Backup QB Tevin Washington had 31 yards on three rushes.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:39 pm
JD was in for at least one play with Tevin Washington
Melinda
September 5th, 2009
2:40 pm
I would like to see Dwyer hit the century mark today. Maybe start a 100+ ypg streak. PJ’s B-back at GSU had 48 or so in a row.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:41 pm
Adrian Peterson?
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:42 pm
Playing Black-Eye Peas as first half highlights run on matrix board. That “tonight’s-gonna-be-a-good-night” song, which I actually don’t despise. In fact, I saw the Jonas Bros. play it two weeks ago.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:43 pm
Time for the 2nd half. JSU will attempt to receive the ball first.
Melinda
September 5th, 2009
2:44 pm
The original AP!
Dude… the Jonas brothers? I think you have to give your man-card back now.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:46 pm
he might need to get that helmet back…at least his head wasn’t in it while it was rolling around
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:48 pm
3 and out to start the 2nd half….good job defense
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:49 pm
Dwyer and Nesbitt in now. Starting D was in on the previous series.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:49 pm
Dwyer is still in….and gets 4 yards on first
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:50 pm
Dwyer is back out in favor of Lucas Cox
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:50 pm
they are working on Dwyers hand
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:51 pm
Take away Dwyer’s 74-yarder and Tech averaged 6.7 YPR in the first half.
And now a three-and-out.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:51 pm
Lucas Cox is sporting a mohawk
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:52 pm
punt rolls to the three after a kangaroo hop
Melinda
September 5th, 2009
2:53 pm
Navy is hanging in there with OSU. I would love to see them beat the Sweater. I hate the Sweater. And what the hell is a buckeye?
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:54 pm
Navy within two points of Ohio State, two minutes left.
Remind me again: Who used to coach Navy?
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:55 pm
A buckeye is a candy. A peanut butter ball dipped in chocolate, with the top uncovered.
IndyGT
September 5th, 2009
2:55 pm
Is it just me, but does the ground game look a little stagnant? I guess, I was expecting it to be a little more fluid. Take away the Dwyer run, and ~2 good runs by Nesbitt – we don’t have that many running yards.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:55 pm
Mark, that would be some guy named Paul Johnson, whoever that is.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
2:56 pm
it is looking like 3 yards and a cloud of dust
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:57 pm
Navy went for two to tie. Instead Ohio State intercepted and scored two of its own.
46,131 is today’s attendance.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:58 pm
Jacksonville has defended Tech better than Georgia did, if I might be so bold.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
2:59 pm
Burnett breaks up a third-down pass to Greg Smith, once a Jacket himself.
Sting 'em Buzz
September 5th, 2009
3:00 pm
Well folks, it’s time to head out of the office.
Go Jackets!!!!!
Melinda
September 5th, 2009
3:00 pm
CPJ put up 59 on Tressel in the 2000 I-AA (can’t call it FCS) championship game. I don’t think the Sweater will ever like the flexbone!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:03 pm
Nesbitt completes a slip screen to Bay-Bay for the first down. Tech across midfield.
And I think the Jackets are missing Roddy Jones. Which is what the Bulldogs did last Nov. 28 — miss Roddy Jones.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:04 pm
Bay-Bay over 100 yards receiving.
Anthony Allen drops a pass.
txjacketfan
September 5th, 2009
3:04 pm
OMG Yellow Jackets on ESPN360.com live and free on Comcast cable…Loving this from Houston
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:05 pm
Embry Peeples with a catch for the first down. Tech throwing it better this half.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:06 pm
Nesbitt blows a handoff to Allen. Third Tech turnover.
Not Disappointed!
September 5th, 2009
3:06 pm
Nesbit is throwing much better than last year.\\
Ramblin Wreck!
Pswole
September 5th, 2009
3:06 pm
I am not seeing these great hands that Allen is suppose to have.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:06 pm
I think CPJ now has his teaching tools for tomorrow.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:08 pm
I think Tech is bored with this one. Which isn’t surprising, since I’m bored myself.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:08 pm
Watching Morgan on a third down. Got doubled, perhaps tripled.
Melinda
September 5th, 2009
3:09 pm
I doubt that the team will feel like they won after he gets done, er, “discussing” the fumbles.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:10 pm
Morgan’s out now. Not hurt, though. And Gamecocks are across midfield.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:12 pm
Jax to the 30. Morgan back. Nice little drive here. PJ standing and staring at his defense during a timeout.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:17 pm
Third quarter ends. Budweiser song time.
Jax on the 15. This game is … I don’t know … not really interesting but not nearly the wipeout it once looked to be.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:20 pm
FG for JSU. It’s 31-10. Julian Burnett with a nice stop on a third-down shovel pass.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:24 pm
Nesbitt with another fumble. Got this back, though.
Dwyer not in this series.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:29 pm
Nesbitt touchdown pass to Allen. Nothing wrong with that throw. It’s 38-10.
No, it’s not. Blair missed the PAT. Right. It’s 37-10. Something else for PJ to gnaw on.
Not Disappointed!
September 5th, 2009
3:29 pm
Nice play Nesbit! Son, just dropped a soda in my lap. Oy!
Ramblin Wreck!
MB Fan
September 5th, 2009
3:29 pm
Jim Donnan – the poster imposter – must be nuts if he thinks that SC “whipped” NCST – Did you see what the score was?? 7-3 (boy, that’s a real whipping) – And the 7 points came from a fumble by NCST giving SC the ball on the 1. Wow – what dominance – just another cocky SEC jerk to me.
Pswole
September 5th, 2009
3:31 pm
We are not looking great. There is a lot of work to be done by Thursday night. I would like to see JD pass 100 yards. I thought missed extra points and all these fumbles would be behind us though. I am pleased to see us trying to pass more. Many that should have been caught were dropped.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:33 pm
It’s a funny game. Tech obviously never in trouble, but it looked better in the first quarter than it has since.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:36 pm
Jax punting on fourth-and-3 from midfield. I hate keep-it-close-cosmetically junk like that.
Tevin Washington in at QB for the GIOT.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:43 pm
Nice drive by Washington, but Blair pulls a 42-yard field goal left. Still 37-10. And I’m about to head to the locker room. (We’re inside three minutes now.) Any guesses on PJ’s mood?
Not Disappointed!
September 5th, 2009
3:44 pm
Somebody kick the kicker!
Ramblin Wreck!
Not Disappointed!
September 5th, 2009
3:45 pm
Anybody’s guess!
Pswole
September 5th, 2009
3:47 pm
CPJ is going to be pissed. I am looking forward to his very blunt quotes. Shortcomings in the turnover and kicking game that we had last year do not look corrected. At least the special teams looked a little better.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:57 pm
JSU TD pass inside final minute. Second team D was in. Score is 37-17. Not quite what I figured. I said four touchdowns, did I not?
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
3:59 pm
Special teams except for placekicking.
gtbabe
September 5th, 2009
4:09 pm
good job today….fumbles concern me and so did missing that fg…would have liked to seen dwyer play more, honestly feel he’s legit for heisman but can’t compete if he doesn’t play..go get’em thursday night..
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
4:36 pm
PJ not pleased. PJ really not pleased.
dre
September 5th, 2009
4:46 pm
I know it’s too late but: “There” = There are five cows. “They’re” = They are going to the store. “Their”= Their cat is sick. Good luck to all of you.
louisville slugger
September 5th, 2009
4:49 pm
Not bad, except for the placekicking; looked on ESPN360 like Tech was keeping it pretty vanilla, especially in the 2nd half. Would have liked to see JD get 100, though…
louisville slugger
September 5th, 2009
4:50 pm
And yeah, MB, I think CPJ will have plenty to yell about to keep them on edge for Clemson…
wishful Thinking
September 5th, 2009
5:26 pm
6 penalties, three lost fumbles and two missed field goals make no coach happy Mark.
Not Disappointed!
September 5th, 2009
5:38 pm
Coach should be pissed. Maybe we needed this game not to go as well. Maybe, I’ve had too many beers? Oy! But, we won and well get ready for next week!
Ramblin Wreck!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
6:00 pm
Thanks to one and all who took part today, and a special shout-out to Sting ‘Em Buzz for yeoman’s work.
And if you’re interested in what tomorrow’s print column will say … here it is.
Yellow Fuzz
September 5th, 2009
9:24 pm
45ACP
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WTF???
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Reality Check
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PTC DAWG
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I thoroughly enjoy reading your comments and excuses.
St. Simons
September 6th, 2009
12:40 pm
From St. Simons (GT) to Saint Simons (UGAY)
45-42
37-17
24-10
Sorry….it seems you guys are on the downhill slide
Love tha insects
September 6th, 2009
4:52 pm
OK mutts, you can go back to smelling each others butts, and talking about how bad the refs calls were. Lets hear it. I need some laughs. And Thomas UGA ant gonna kill anybody. They’ll be average. And all you dawgs will still have stinky dog breath.
Buzzfan
September 6th, 2009
7:51 pm
The Jackets finally got all the golds in the uni’s to match. Kudos to Dan Rad & Paul. Glad to see the traditional home white jerseys & gold pants, They look sharp, like winners. GO JACKETS!!
Saint Simons
September 7th, 2009
9:36 am
Did anybody see my funny posts on the UGA site? I really stick it to them over there. Reminds me of the time I blew up this cool kid’s locker at Glynn Academy. Mr. Carter was really mad.
St. Simons
September 7th, 2009
9:49 am
That other Saint Simons dude in a imposer.