Tech wins, but pugnacious Paul plainly isn’t pleased
It started nicely. Note Paul Johnson in Jonathan Dwyer's wake. (AJC photo by Johnny Crawford)
PJ was not pleased. PJ was, to borrow a term he used himself, another sort of “p” word. PJ could barely find anything good to say about a 20-point victory over an outmanned team, which isn’t to say he was at a loss for verbiage.
“I want to see some intensity and some fire and some fight,” Paul Johnson said Saturday. “We’re just not nasty enough. We’re too nice.”
That Georgia Tech was never in distress against Jacksonville State didn’t mollify the Jackets’ coach. If anything, it made him ever madder. Jonathan Dwyer scored on the game’s first snap and that, in PJ’s mind, “probably wasn’t the best thing that could have happened.” Because it didn’t give Tech cause to buckle down and execute. It didn’t give it cause to do anything except flail for the final three quarters.
Tech led 17-0 after 15 minutes but outscored the Gamecocks by only three points over the next 45. It managed three touchdowns over that span, one of them a punt return. It lost three fumbles, all three by quarterbacks. Said PJ: “Maybe we should have knocked the crap out of them in fall camp and they’d have hung on to the ball.”
Asked about his team’s passing game: Johnson said: “It was OK — about like everything else.”
His offensive line? “About like everything else.”
About his second-team defense, which yielded a touchdown on the game’s final drive: “If something like that had happened to me, I’m going to be ["p"-word here]. I’m not going to be smiling.”
Did he catch some second-teamers smiling after JSU’s touchdown? “No,” he said, without smiling.” If I did, I would have went and got ‘em. But I didn’t see anybody looking crushed, either.”
Johnson believes these Jackets have the capacity to be really good, perhaps better than good. “I’m trying to raise the level of expectations,” he said. “We could come in here and say, ‘We gained 500 yards [actually 497],’ but we didn’t play the way we needed to play to reach the level I want us to reach.”
On why Tech ran only 11 third-quarter plays: “Because we weren’t worth a crap. We missed every read on the option.”
On his displeasure over a missed PAT: “I don’t think you should be high-fiving each other when you miss a extra point that a junior high school team could make. I don’t think you should have a group discussion and sing, ‘Kumbaya.’ ”
We pause to reflect: Tech wasn’t awful. It was great in the first quarter, mediocre thereafter. Dwyer gained 74 yards on his first carry and only 21 more.
Loading ...And here we must also note: As teaching tools go, this game falls squarely into PJ’s wheelhouse. He has five days to prepare his men for an old enemy in orange, and those men had already gotten the message. Said Dwyer: “If we came out like this against Clemson [due in Thursday night], we’d get beat.”
The Jackets have had nine months to revel in beating Georgia, nine months to hear how much better they’ll be in Year 2 under PJ. Some teams can handle that. Others require some instruction.
Of his teams at Georgia Southern and Navy, Johnson said: “They liked to win. They fought hard. They played scared. We’re talented, but we don’t have that down-and-dirty part.”
PJ’s men might find some of that these next few days. There will be no “Kumbaya” moments before Clemson comes to town, no group harmonizing. There will be only the sound of one man yelling.
How might practice be Sunday? Said Dwyer, the diplomat: “I don’t think it’ll be any different.”
Said defensive end Derrick Morgan, the realist: “I think it’ll be different.”
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Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
6:01 pm
Im not impressed with the starting DT, the DE are good though. I see more playing time for TJ Barnes coming. The secondary play was excellent. As far as the offense, it just needs to be more consistent. We definetly have a passing attack that is effective, as long as the revceivers catch the ball. Nesbitt really has improved his passing skills. I also still have no faith in Blair. Should be looking other places for a kicker.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
6:02 pm
PJ went out of his way to praise Julian Burnett, the linebacker. About the only player he praised.
Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
6:04 pm
J.Burnett was all over the place, what do you think about the DT for GT MB?
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
6:05 pm
Didn’t really notice the tackles much, Joe. I was watching Morgan mostly. I love watching him work.
Melinda
September 5th, 2009
6:07 pm
He’s right. On everything. He expects perfection, and if anything else becomes acceptable, we would be looking at mediocre all over again. I bet nobody dares crack a smile for the rest of the week.
Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
6:07 pm
I notice it when there are some gashing hole in the middle.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
6:18 pm
Jax St. only had 98 yards rushing.
CW
September 5th, 2009
6:21 pm
Didn’t see the game but listened to the first three quarters on XM radio. Never heard the DT’s names called for making a tackle. Seems like I heard too many in the secondary stopping the run. The 3rd quarter was ridiculous. Sounded like Tech wanted to head indoors to watch GA vs. OK State, but it sure didn’t sound like they were fired up to put this game away.
Granted, Jax St is not your average cup cake, but after watching Tech’s fame film, Clemson will be chomping at the bit. The D better step it up.
Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
6:24 pm
How does that 98 yards vs JSU translate versus some of our other opponets?
Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
6:26 pm
CW, the secondary and LBs were pretty darn good today, as stated the DT were out of sight.
AustinJacket
September 5th, 2009
6:33 pm
Couldn’t get ESPN360, so only heard the game, and only the first half. But from the recap I noticed all the fumbles and Blair missed a FG and PAT, and it was pretty clear we were playing sloppy and not dominating this team. We should have scored a TD on every possession.
Not surprised by PJ’s comments.
ooops!! — cox just fumbled in the 4th — put a fork in the dawgs, they’re done.
Hope this is just first game jitters. I can’t stand losing to Clemson.
Tech82
September 5th, 2009
6:37 pm
We shouldn’t have a problem with mutts on the blog tonight. They are down 24-10 mi way through the fourth quarter.
THE CATHOLIC HAMMER
September 5th, 2009
6:57 pm
At least we won’t have to hear about “another UGA National Championship” until after the BCS Championship Game in January.
After that, it’ll be non-stop “We’re gonna win it next year!!!! GO DAWGS!!! WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF!!!!!”
Idiots.
Not Disappointed!
September 5th, 2009
6:58 pm
Mark you may be right about the best team in State of Georgia. It’s sad for the pups.
We have to improve our game before Clemson next week.
Go Jackets!
Jacket Fan
September 5th, 2009
7:06 pm
Sorry, Anderson and Peters will not cut it against the big boys. Can Jason Hill help (did not see him until the end of the game)? J. Burnett looked like our best LB. DBs looked disinterested, mainly. I hope we were sandbagging Clemson on offense, otherwise we are in big trouble. How quick can Jaybo return? I prefer to be an optimist, but did not see too much today, other than Dwyer.
Tokyo jacket
September 5th, 2009
7:07 pm
Dwyer scores more in one quarter than UGA can score against one of the worst defenses in the country (last year) in an entire game. I really wish we had gotten a 5-star running back.
Mark it down now, it’s not hot yet, but somebody just put a box of matches under CMR’s seat.
Chris
September 5th, 2009
7:11 pm
Quick note. After Blair missed the PAT, Coach PJ started yelling… at the placeholder. He’s the one that flubbed it. Unfortunately that won’t go down in the stat book.
Tokyo jacket
September 5th, 2009
7:14 pm
Sorry, wrong blog…I think we’ll be okay. I think CPJ is doing a good job at getting his team mentally ready for a tough sked. He’s right though, a 20 point win against an FCS team is unsat for a team expecting to win a major conference.
Dwyer running for 74 yards on the first play of the game is a good start.
But, let’s not forget as of Monday, we’ll probably be number 13 in the country and we’re already the number one team in the state!
Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
7:16 pm
Jacket Fan, what relavance does Jaybo Shaw returning quickly have with this offense? I dont want that guy touching the ball with a 10 ft pole. Tevin will retain the second string position. It looks like a few adjustments will fix several of the miscues (along with a few up downs and wind sprints!!!)
old Tech fan in N.C.
September 5th, 2009
7:17 pm
Fun game that started really great.
Some of the fumbles were not during the option hand off…just not protecting the ball while running.
Should some expect personal instruction next week? Probably.
ESPN360 was available in N.C. for both Tech and uGa. (jerky though).
Many tiger neighbors here…hope I get to strut next week!
Joe
September 5th, 2009
7:19 pm
Georgia Tech wins and Georgia loses today was a great day.
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
7:22 pm
I would be stunned if Tech doesn’t play well against Clemson. Stunned, I’m saying.
Joe
September 5th, 2009
7:24 pm
Mark I think Tech is going to beat Clemson it’s not gonna be easy but the jackets will win.
Akhil
September 5th, 2009
7:25 pm
I thought that we played very sloppily today. Our players seemed to show no interest after that first TD. Hope our players have learnt from the whooping we received from LSU last yr. If we play against Clemson like we played today, we will get embarrassed in our own stadium. I loved to watch Tarrant, Julian Burnett play today…and Bay Bay sure looked stronger and quicker. I would love to see Nesbitt throw it more to Stephen Hill…that guy sure has a lot of potential.
UGA lost today! GO JACKETS! Beat the Tigers! I’ll be at the game on Thursday…cant wait!
Akhil
September 5th, 2009
7:28 pm
Great to have Sed Griffin back…
gtbabe
September 5th, 2009
7:34 pm
We have a tough row to hoe in September, Clemson hasn’t beat us in 3 yrs and Miami in 4 yrs, those teams will be gunning for us with everything they have and I’m sure we would all like to see payback against UNC.. Winning in Miami is extremely difficult, I was there 2 and 4 yrs ago so I know…so please let’s get through this month before anyone starts dreaming of an ACC title or the BCS…like CPJ said, we need more intensity and fire…go get’em Jackets!
Tokyo jacket
September 5th, 2009
7:34 pm
I see Tech starting off even keel against Clemson and pulling away leading into halftime and continuing to pull away in the second half. Look for CPJ to instill some heart through up and downs and sprints tomorrow and Monday.
When I was in HS we had a game that we won by 30 points and the next practice is the most I’ve ever run. I walked into practice and the coach threw the ball away and said “we won’t be needing this today, you don’t need a ball to learn discipline.” I could tell that day was going to suck.
Hillbilly Deluxe
September 5th, 2009
7:43 pm
Mark, didn’t you go 2-0 on your prediction for major Georgia schools this week?
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
7:47 pm
I did, Hillbilly, and thanks for noticing. But I kind of waffled the other day — didn’t fully recant, but waffled big-time — on the UGA-Okie State game, so I probably shouldn’t claim that one.
And Tech over JSU? Shouldn’t claim that one, either.
GameTime
September 5th, 2009
7:51 pm
I believe we can take Clemson IF we can stop their running game. We’ve got to keep them from controlling the ball, eating time, and minimizing our offensive touches. Based on our performance today against the run and recognizing that Clemson’s run game will be much stronger I worry about that.
EEJacket
September 5th, 2009
7:54 pm
I hope PJ whips those boys into shape this weekend…can’t have a day like that on Thurs. Clempson is out for blood and we can’t go all lackadaisical on them. I really hope VT pulls it out tonight, otherwise we’re going to have to listen to SEC HELL YEAH BROTHER all week even tho UGAG stil choked today.
GTOldSchool21
September 5th, 2009
8:02 pm
Dwyer showed up and is ready to play….Nesbit played well (other than fumbles), we had a TD on a punt return for the first time in 6 years, Burnett had a pick. No. 40 was impressive. We had some new talent step up. If Tech had scored 60 then they probably would be feeling a little too good about themselves prior to Clemson. Maybe now they will work harder and focus this week….
grady
September 5th, 2009
8:03 pm
When is Nesbitt going to learn to hit the A-back down the seem?
Booger
September 5th, 2009
8:04 pm
so what is new and different about Clemson this year? better coach?? better qb? better def. coord.? what is this dread of playing Clemson, at BD on a Thursday night on ESPN? I don’t quite get it. Is the ghost of Woody coming in?
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
8:09 pm
It does seem — pun intended — like Josh Nesbitt misses the A-back down the seam by two yards every time, Grady.
Booger
September 5th, 2009
8:11 pm
so an unimpressive game today – so why would we make good game film for Clemson to study??
Saint Simons
September 5th, 2009
8:13 pm
Great assessment coach. We are always too soft. But it was a great win. When can we order our rings?
Saint Simons
September 5th, 2009
8:14 pm
I am just really glad we got Gardner-Webb off of our schedule.
GTOldSchool21
September 5th, 2009
8:18 pm
Nesbitt should work on throwing off his front foot rather than back foot. It would help him knock down that A Back seam route next time.
Habersham Dawg
September 5th, 2009
8:37 pm
Pansies,
A twenty point win against who? Play a real team.
Bat Masterson
September 5th, 2009
8:41 pm
I guess all the Tech guys spent their time on Shultz’s Ga game blog.
TechGirl
September 5th, 2009
8:43 pm
HabershamDawg- Why are you even on a GT blog. Try to actually play with talent…that could MAYBE pull a win for UGAy……..UGA fans ALWAYS have something to blame their loss on…TO HELL WITH GEORGIA 42-45!!!!!!!!!!!
ROCKMEN1
September 5th, 2009
8:44 pm
Is Clemson’s O-line any better this yr. The D.T’s just need to occupy blockers
brewdawg
September 5th, 2009
8:45 pm
Here I am, another UGA fan on a Tech blog. But I come in peace and to offer congrats. Not every UGA fan is ridiculously arrogant, only most. I hope you guys play well all year, so that we have a chance to ruin your season at the end. BC I’m afraid that UGA is going to have a very JT 3ish year, and that may be the best we have to look forward to. Although there isn’t really shame losing to a top-10 team on the road, we did not look promising on offense. But now I’m venting in the wrong blog. Again, congrats on winning the opener.
Hayseed Dixie
September 5th, 2009
8:45 pm
We should’ve won that game by 60+ points.
That defense is going to have a hell of a time containing Spiller next week.
Count me disappointed.
Paddy
September 5th, 2009
8:48 pm
jacket fan… post again, I didn’t understand your logic. When is Jabo coming back? What does that have to do with this team today?
Paddy
September 5th, 2009
8:50 pm
habersham dawg… we played a real team in Stillwater today. Whats your point?
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
8:57 pm
You Tech guys really have some nerve. All the sudden ya’ll are the best team in the state of GA? Please, make me laugh harder next time. Yes, UGA lost today..but it was against a top 5 team. Also our quarterback was getting over the flu. What I saw in the first half of that game was very impressive.
We should handle the rest of our schedule fairly easily. Florida will be a push..with how it goes. But YOU Tech nerds…please, we win by 20. (we’d win by more..but I give you it’s in Atlanta this year).
And you Mark Bradley….need to quit this Georgia Tech is the best team in the state crap…looks like someone is paying you off….CPJ maybe buying lunches?
brewdawg
September 5th, 2009
9:01 pm
Sorry dandydawg… what schedule are you looking at. BC after today’s performance, I see zero easy wins.
bluecole
September 5th, 2009
9:01 pm
decent game, but it got sloppy in the middle/end of the game. we left two TDs on the table with fumbles, and out LBs & DBs need to practice catching the ball. Had at least one pick six if we hadn’t dropped it. PJ nailed it, though, and he’ll have the guys ready for Thursday night.
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
9:03 pm
Hey Brewdawg you nerd…stick to the North Ave predictions.
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
9:04 pm
For one, you saw the way Coach Martinez’s defense looked today against a top 5 team? Bam!…basically shut them down. Bam!
And all the sudden you nerd, you think Georgia Tech is still the best team in the state and going to run all over UGA? Please….we have another year now of preparing for that gimmick CPJ offense…what a joke.
GO DAWGS
Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
9:05 pm
Yea dandy dawg, the refs were paid off, the field was wet, your qb had the plauge, somebody put grease on your mits, yada yada…. excuses. Bring that same team to Atlanta this year, and will not even be close. Get back on your own board, and talk trash with your own folks about what a bozo bobo is, or how loyal CMR is. loser
brewdawg
September 5th, 2009
9:07 pm
I’m a UGA fan dandy dawg. And seriously, why do you have a superiority complex after the way our offense looked against a horrendous defense today. It’s dawg fans like you that give us a bad name. But I can’t be mad at you, you are a dawg fan after all. You can’t be all bad
Robert Reagin
September 5th, 2009
9:07 pm
dandydawg: you lost to a team that won’t be in the top 20 at year’s end. Florida a push?!? Yes, when we beat you last year and you open up 0-1 the Jackets are the best team in the state. In November it will be confirmed. Now go find an offensive coordinator who knows when the run is working you stick with it.
Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
9:08 pm
To me it looks like Nesbitt was hitting his recievers, with the recievers letting it bounce off their fingers. Prime example all game was #24.
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
9:12 pm
Blah…blah…blah…NERDS. Keep thinking your all that with that gimmick offense. GT wont run for 100 yards this november. we have game film you idoits!
love how tech people think they know about football….lol
you too bradley, tech homer.
Stinger
September 5th, 2009
9:16 pm
Dandydawg Oklahoma State is not a top 5 team. I doubt that they will finish in the top 20 this year. Your sorry team made them look good, but you’re going to make a lot of teams look good this year. I am serious when I say, I am not sure you could beat Jax State this year. You better be glad you don’t play them.
Robert Reagin
September 5th, 2009
9:17 pm
We know how to read scores dandydawg.
45-42
37-17
24-10
Did someone steal your film last year? Did it get ruined when the single-wide roof sprung a leak? And what exactly is an “idoit”?
Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
9:19 pm
Did I see that William and Mary beat Virginia???
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
9:19 pm
I know how to spell idiot you jerk. It was a typo.
What exactly is a Ronald “Reagin”? You stupid dingaling. It was Ronald Reagan. Moron.
Yellow Fuzz
September 5th, 2009
9:23 pm
Enter your com45ACP
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WTF???
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I thoroughly enjoy reading your comments and excuses.ments here
Robert Reagin
September 5th, 2009
9:24 pm
Thats my name a%%hole. I don’t hide behind stupid monikers because I stand behind what I say dips&&t.
Robert Reagin
September 5th, 2009
9:26 pm
dandy n. , pl. -dies . A man who affects extreme elegance in clothes and manners; a fop.
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
9:29 pm
What does that mean “Reagin”? What an idiot. Do you spell Clinton, Clinten? LOL Stupid Tech nerd. GO buy a hair cut. Go buy a pro style offense and pay a real coach. Good luck next decade.
Nite Owl
September 5th, 2009
9:30 pm
@Robert Reagin:
While I myself hide behind a stupid moniker (because in my case it’s an inside joke I keep all to myself), I had to chuckle in appreciation of your last comment.
You see, I just got on and was reading through all the comments, and when I saw dandydawg “correct” your spelling of “Ronald” Reagin, I knew you were going to lose it.
Nicely done, sir. I actually think you showed some restraint under the circumstances. Have a good night.
Brent S.
September 5th, 2009
9:30 pm
PJ’s comments are EXACTLY why I love the guy as Tech’s coach..he cuts through the BS!!! He doesn’ try to paint a “rosey” picture after a sloppy game like Gaily did. The ONLY two things I saw today that impressed me, was Dwyer’s opening run for a TD, and Morgan Burnette’s INT. Other than that, Tech was sloppy, uninspired, and accepted mediocrity today–THANKFULLY, PJ doesn’t!!!!
Mediocrity is why CHOKE Gailey is no longer here. I know PJ will be on the players a**es this week in practice, as well he should. I was VERY disappointed in Nesbitt’s 2 fumbles, and he also had two half hearted option pitches. Plus, why in the HAIL did we give up a TD to JSU on their last drive of the game? I hate when we do that.
Bottom line, Tech needs to get their she-ight together before Thursday. I have ALL the confidence PJ will. If we are to contend for the ACC title this year, we sure as heck did play like it today!!!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
9:32 pm
I see the level of discourse has been elevated.
Nite Owl
September 5th, 2009
9:33 pm
I wouldn’t want Coach Johnson as my boss, or my neighbor, or my friend, or my family member. In fact, I don’t think he’d be much fun to be around at all.
But that doesn’t mean squat when it comes to winning football games.
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
9:34 pm
Well Bradley, thats more of less your fault. Your the one writing everyday in the paper how this nerd school is the best football school in the state? Who’s buying your lunch? You still haven’t answered that one?
Call it like it is next time Bradley. A gimmick offense. Some other will see and notice this year. But I know people high up in the UGA program and they’ve told me Willie Martinez is gunning for TEch this year. Bite on that nerds.
Robert Reagin
September 5th, 2009
9:38 pm
Sorry Dandydawg didn’t mean to confuse you with an alternate spelling of a last name. Guess I should have expected as much from someone that can only handle 9 different words in their fight song.
You sure are concerned with our non-pro, gimmick offense. Maybe you’ll do OK this week, Spurrier has no offense at all. Oh sorry, more bad Jacksonville memories huh, fopdawg.
Jack G.
September 5th, 2009
9:38 pm
If you are going to play big time football, play teams that can give you some competition.
Playing Jax state and other high school caliber teams proves nothing and just exposes you to injuries.
I wouldnt pay 2 centsss to watch one of these throw away games.
I am not a UGA fan, but at least they opened up with a top notch team.—-so you run the risk of loseing.—-so what at least you walked the walk. If you are a big time team, You might just talk the talk with success.
Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
9:39 pm
Dandydawg, so Willie was not gunning for GT last year??? Hmmm I fail to see the logic. Keep trying son.
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
9:42 pm
Hey Jack, Go jump off the bridge. UGA played VERY well in the first half. You obviously dont know what your talking about. It’s guys like you that have to always say something also, as well.
Hey “Reagin-Clinten”. You talk pretty big behind a computer. I bet you woudln’t call me a jerk in the Varsity though. I’ll be there, I’ll be there.
GTPHISH
September 5th, 2009
9:42 pm
Overall, disappointing today, but, perhaps what we needed so that CPJ will light a serious fire under the team’s a@# this week. It was entirely too easy for them to run on us today. CJ Spiller may just run wild on us on Thurs. I thought A. Allen & some other new faces (J. Burnett, S. Hill, Tarrant, & Barnes) all showed some great potential. Passing attack seemed improved (just felt crisper) but the receivers need to tighten up. We have alot of work to do. Defense, up front, especially has me a little concerned although our secondary is in the best shape its been in in a long long time.
We need to step it up and stop fumbling. See you Thurs, get there early and be LOUD!
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
9:44 pm
Joe,
Jump on the bandwageon. What an unbelievable bunch of nerds. What is this a tickle pile? It’s a gimmick offense Joe. Willie Martinez has it on TOP of his bulletin board. I know that from people high up. I don’t need you telling me how to think.
Call it early,
UGA 48 GT 28
Bite it nerds.
Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
9:44 pm
Thanks Jack G.,but most BCS teams play a cupcake ie UGA vs TennTech. Lets not go there.
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
9:45 pm
Again I’ll ask Mark Bradley,
Who’s buying lunch every week? CPJ or the nerds’ Athelitc Director
2BT
September 5th, 2009
9:45 pm
Georgia fans – cashed that check today? You know, the REALITY CHECK that you suck – will continue to suck – and have NO CHANCE IN HELL of beating the Jackets this year!?!?!? AHHHHHH HAAAAA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!
Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
9:47 pm
dandydawg, all you need to say to show your ignorance is “book it”. I hope you are still not paying your debt to vegas for “calling” it early.
Nite Owl
September 5th, 2009
9:48 pm
The proliferation of blogs has created a hybrid monster of trash talk mated with road rage.
The great thing about sports is we settle it on the field. Talk tough, but in the end we’re all going to eat it at some point. Not too many of us go undefeated.
Paul Hewitt (of all people to invoke today) once made a pretty salient point about the press that stuck with me. He was bemoaning the lack of analysis after the fact, which had been replaced by a bunch of talking heads predicting stuff.
So we all race to see who can be the best prognosticator, and in the meantime learn nothing from the past.
Don’t know if I elevated anything, Mark, but I gave it a try.
GTPHISH
September 5th, 2009
9:50 pm
dandydog-why dont you pick a gayer handled and stop gazing at st. richt’s buttcutt.
Robert Reagin
September 5th, 2009
9:50 pm
Didn’t call you a jerk, fopdawg. Called you an a$$hole and a dips&&t. And I’m using my real name so find me. Can’t get your ankle monitor off till November?
Now go brush your tooth, it’s time for bed. Go dream of Hershell and Lindsay Scott and glories long gone by.
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
9:50 pm
Joe Schmoe
You can always go back to pulling for vanderbilt again you fair weatherd P.O.S.
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
9:53 pm
Reagin-Clinten
Say what you want You are just showing your true ignorant colors and why everyone hates you Tech nerds. your just a cocky bunch of jerks.
Maybe after everyone this year has figured out that gimmick offense CPJ can start running the wing-t. It’s pretty big with the 12 year old, you S.O.B.
Nite Owl
September 5th, 2009
9:53 pm
Now you’ve done it, Robert. You misspelled Herschel. I think dandydog is going to lose it for good now.
Joe Schmoe
September 5th, 2009
9:55 pm
Haha dandydawg, isnt your time up on the local library computer? Vanderbit, I dont even think I have even been a fan of an SEC team. You are one of the prime example of why I am not one your typical SEC knuckle draggers. Stick to trying to be a keyboard bully. You sir are no gentlemen!
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
9:59 pm
Joe Schmoe and Reagin-Clinten
You two are typical Tech nerds. It’s called a formation when the team lines up, no matter what they are running. Get a clue you to puffy a$$e$.
And calling Mark Bradley…still no answer…who’s buying lunch each week to make you say these nerds are the better team in the state? answer please…dont avoid!
Booger
September 5th, 2009
10:11 pm
hey pathetic dog jocksniffers – go post on a uga blog.
ugablows
September 5th, 2009
10:11 pm
wow dandydog, Willie is gunning for us this year? man that scares the hell out of me, i bet Coach Johnson is really worried too! he had 6 months to get ready for osu and gave up 24, he had two weeks for us last year and gave us 42, this year he will only have one week to get ready for his last game as a coach at ugay….if he’s still employed by then that is
ugablows
September 5th, 2009
10:12 pm
dandy dog is a pretty fawking gay user name
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
10:17 pm
hey ugablows you a-hole,
giving up 24 today was not bad, that was a top 5 offense. your gimmick crap, is not. like i said before when everyone figures out this stupid offense this year maybe CPJ can go to running a version of the wing-t? idiot nerds.
Brent S.
September 5th, 2009
10:21 pm
Hey D-dawg, don’t you have a blog of LOSERS to cry with on the UGA(Y) side? We were at Taco Mac watching the remainder of the UGA(Y) and OSU game..noting funnier than to see a bunch of “hush puppies” cry over a UGA(Y) lose. Yet again, ANOTHER year UGA(Y) is OVERRATED!!! Oh, by the way, we WILL play Top 10 caliber teams this year. UGA(Y) just got exposed early! At least Tech fans are realistic with their expectations of their team. We know when we played lick crap. We don’t give excuses why should have won!!!!
George P
September 5th, 2009
10:21 pm
I was very disappointed. I hope it was just a focus issue and Johnson gets them back on track before Thursday.
It sure looked to me as if Nesbitt completely missed hitting the wide open, all by himself receiver on what would have been two sure touchdowns in the first half. I liked that Tech was throwing more, but they have to make those opportunities count.
I’m not nearly as excited as I was yesterday. We’ll see how things go Thursday.
dooley
September 5th, 2009
10:23 pm
dandydawg,
It must really suck being an Ugag fan right now. This high-school / gimmick offense seems to be working pretty well.
Now, get back to work. The fries are burning.
George P
September 5th, 2009
10:25 pm
Oh, and Brent S. and all you other childish Tech fans: if you insist on getting down in the mud and wallowing with the dawgs (and I wish you wouldn’t, because it makes us all look bad, and the dawgs like it), at least be a little witty about it. Try “U(sic)GA” instead of “UGA(Y)”.
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
10:32 pm
just shutup George P
Brent S.
September 5th, 2009
10:37 pm
No I like UGA(Y) better…it pretty much makes my point on how I fell about UGA(Y). But maybe you will like the way THIS sounds better..(0-1) 24-10!!!!!!!!! Does that sound a bit better?
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
10:43 pm
Brent, your just showing your true colors nerd. Go find a table tennis game to get in. You know nothing about football. The football factory is in Athens, GA.
45ACP
September 5th, 2009
10:49 pm
Tech did win last year. They have bragging rights for now.
I know it gets old having them post all over our blogs. All the trash talking. We do our share of that too. We lost today. That’s done. Let it go. Got to get ready for USC (right coast).
Congrats Tech on the win today. See you in November.
HoCoJo
September 5th, 2009
10:52 pm
What were the attendance numbers today?
Scott
September 5th, 2009
10:56 pm
That Tech won with no major injuries= mission accomplished. PJ may not ever be satisfied, especially in front of the media, and that makes me glad he is GT’s coach. The Jackets may not have the top talent according to the recruiting guru’s but the coaching the guys get will help them be a overachieving bunch!
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
10:58 pm
A little over 46,000 was the announced crowd. And Paul Johnson bought lunch for everybody!
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
11:04 pm
That’s not an answer Mark. You know what I mean. Somebody from North Ave must be paying you off with something….your a freaking UGA grad and you stilll want to put out this hogwash of that nerd school is the best team in the state….
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
11:07 pm
Again, the football factory in Athens will blow out that nerd school after i’m fat on thanksgiving turkey by 20
Mark Bradley
September 5th, 2009
11:09 pm
A UGA grad? Me?
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
11:21 pm
If you dont answer trhe comments Bradley…than the columns are all fluff. You and Bisher are the two biggest Georgia Tech apologists I’ve seen in this town in a long time. You two are drinking that nerd kool-aid.
Next time, come up with “one”.. legitimate reason
Supersize that order, mutt
September 5th, 2009
11:22 pm
dandydawg, how about going back to school and learning how to spell. “your a freaking…..”??? The appropriate word there, dummydawg, is “YOU’RE”, not “YOUR”. And that is only the latest of many examples of your total ignorance of the English language. Athens may be a football factory, but it’s obviously not an education “factory.” By the way, how many 4 and 5 star athletes were on the Ok State team today? I don’t know, but I would assume not nearly as many as UGAG has, and look how much good those 4 and 5 star recruits accomplished for the mutts today. NOT MUCH.
dandydog is my biatch
September 5th, 2009
11:24 pm
typical uga idiot who thinks its 1980. thuga is irrelevant
dandydog is my biatch
September 5th, 2009
11:25 pm
and your sister is ugly
dandydog is my biatch
September 5th, 2009
11:26 pm
sorry didnt mean to speak ill of your wife
Drummerguy1978
September 5th, 2009
11:27 pm
Fat on thanksgiving turkey, huh, dandy. Are you sure you’re not already the average UGA fan. Some smelly, beer gutted redneck who barely managed to get a G.E.D. and only dreamed of being smart enough to get accepted into a school as good ad UGA. Add to that you only real experience with football came when you were a backup on your high school’s JV team.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 5th, 2009
11:30 pm
All these UGAG idiots who post on the Tech blogs should go check out the UGAG blog and see what many of the mutts there have to say about the game today. Now they’re not only down on Martinez (like they were last year), but Booboo and Richt too. I love it when they fall off the bandwagon and hate their own kind.
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
11:35 pm
Supersize
Why dont you just shutup for once you jackass. Your unbelievablely ignorant. Think Bobby Cremins is suddenly Hugh Durham? Jerk.
Drummerguy1978
September 5th, 2009
11:42 pm
Hey, there is that “your” again. It’s YOU’RE you idiot. Anyone who actually managed to go to UGA would know that.
dandydawg
September 5th, 2009
11:45 pm
Hey Drummer.
BIte the big one and crap your pants you loser.
Oprah's furry third pierced nipple
September 5th, 2009
11:46 pm
Mark can read and write, so he is obviously not a UGA grad.
Drummerguy1978
September 5th, 2009
11:51 pm
Oh that’s all you got, a wish of death? Wow, I must have really struck a nerve. I know…I know, The truth hurts sometimes. Life must suck knowing that you’re a loser poser who wishes he could have been smart enough to go to UGA.
GameTime
September 5th, 2009
11:54 pm
Hey dandy (interesting moniker by the way – usually implies a gay person) — help me understand how UGA has top 10 recruiting classes every year, full of 4* and 5* recruits and gets beat by teams with less talent. How does that happen? Why does it happen so often?
Robert Reagin
September 5th, 2009
11:56 pm
Wow, Drummerguy. In successive posts you’ve underestimated what is required for a GED and overestimated what is required for acceptance to Georgia. Actually they’re (that’s “there” for you dandydawg) about the same.
Brent S.
September 6th, 2009
12:03 am
D-dawg, I don’t even like table tennis, dude. I’ve forgotten more about football than you’ll EVER know!! You are right, in that, Athens IS a football factory, b/c nobody goes to class, players get arrested left and right, and your graduation rate is piss poor AT BEST!!! So the only thing the players know IS football!!! I guess the intelligence factor is only equal to the production of their last game played…tisk..tisk..tisk!!!
UGA(Y) always thinks they’re better than they REALLY are!! Ironically, they are (now-were) ranked in the top 15, EVEN THOUGH 95% of their offense from last year is in the NFL this year. They have a rookie qb, an unproven running back, and a defense that was down 31-0 to ‘Bama last year during the “black out”, that eventually became the “Black Eye”. So don’t sit there and tell me that UGA(Y) will be contending for ANYTHING this year, b/c EVERYONE is sick of hearing how great UGA(Y) THINKS they are!!!!
Go gators
September 6th, 2009
12:11 am
Dandydog, go to sleep, but the problem is you will sill be 0-1 in the morning…TIMEOUT
Not Disappointed!
September 6th, 2009
12:15 am
Nite all. Pups too.
Ramblin Wreck!
Supersize that order, mutt
September 6th, 2009
12:16 am
Does anybody here have a clue what dandy(dummy)dawg meant by the “Think Bobby Cremins is suddenly Hugh Durham?” comment? I sure don’t have a clue, but then I don’t guess I should expect anything that retard says to bear even a semblance to anything intelligent.
Robert Reagin
September 6th, 2009
12:21 am
That comment (Durham/Cremins) was off the rails even for “he who hides behind his gay alias.” But then again, his first post tonight had Florida vs. Georgia as a push.
stony
September 6th, 2009
12:24 am
Dandydawg, just wanted to say thanks for the hilariously funny(completely intentional, I’m sure) posts. Enjoyed them tremendously, although now I probably won’t sleep comfortably tonight due to the pain in my sides. And allow me to try to clarify something for you, GT is the best team in the state this season due to beating UGA last year, just as UGA was considered the best team in the state for the last 7 years. I’m sure this explanation was futile due to your obvious intellectual abilities, but had to make the attempt.
AMG
September 6th, 2009
12:54 am
UGA 0 and 1 and heading towatds a ranking around 125th. Go Dawgs and Go SEC, because you are sooo awesome, Except lets not include any mens sports like football when we say that. I mean you guys can make excuses better than anything I have ever seen.
really dandydog?!
September 6th, 2009
1:01 am
dandydog.
you clain you know football and that UGA is where the gods play (figurative of course), but they barely got any yards from a team that was 98th in defence last year. Also the team isn’t top 5 they were 9 and you were 13. pretty close. i know you are upset the you lost to us last year and you lost to Oklah. St., but please, use knowledge when you post. Trust me, you wouldn’t want to fight me, especially at the varsity. This is for two reasons; one is i’m probably much stronger, and two is i dont want to explain to you mommy that you were being ignorant online and i had to come beat your ass…
thank you and have a great day.
best of luck to GT and UGA.
Thank you to those that have let me enjoy this year of bragging rights
nothing better to do
September 6th, 2009
1:15 am
helo, my name is dandydawg. i like the dawgs, the dawgs are gud. i like futbal. it is fun. i passed the 4th grade this year. yay. do not tell my mommy i am still awake. i sit at my computer all night long riting on this blog. i have no thing beter to do. futbal is fun. go dawgs. noshon for hiseman
Never Ever
September 6th, 2009
1:17 am
Coach Paul Johnson, Ladies and Gentlemen,
“Because we weren’t worth a crap. We missed every read on the option.”
“I don’t think you should be high-fiving each other when you miss a extra point that a junior high school team could make. I don’t think you should have a group discussion and sing, ‘Kumbaya.’ ”
Your Georgia Institute of Technology fans.
Representing the White and Gold with class.
Yellow Fuzz
SatchelBuzz
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hateadog
satan
lucifer
dogs suck
stinger
ramble on
saint simons
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life coach(SUCKS)
tohellwithga
Sandyspringsjacket
GTOldSchool21
ksmallsGTawzum
Keepin it 100
MVP
fu_gtbuzz
jacketbacker
Richt Still Sucks
dogcrap
Statue for CPJ
Jacketnation
Dawgstink
Trade School Junkie
Life Coach
September 4th, 2009
3:30 pm
Cuz; Again using you disabled daughter for sympathy is just not Kosher! Let’s all cry for Cuz now. You think because you have a disabled child that you hold some special place on this silly UGA blog. I knew you couldn’t resist responding to my last post about you. And you did and tried to get some love with your sob story. I hope for your daughters sake that you are a better father than you appear on this blog. Calm boy, I just jerking you chain!
mary mac
September 6th, 2009
1:19 am
BEAT clemson
chris o bomb
September 6th, 2009
1:36 am
mark bradley has and still will be ajc’s best blogger no matter what the outcome maybe for tech and uga.
Belvedere
September 6th, 2009
1:52 am
Holy crap! Reading dandydawg’s ignorant ramblings makes me realize just why I hate Georgia. I’m ashamed to have been born in Georgia because I share a birthplace with wastes of sperm like him.
To all the Tech folks, I’m looking forward to some good Varsity dogs and cold beers with y’all Thursday night. Go Tigers!
Butts Wagner
September 6th, 2009
1:56 am
My observations:
1) The team was clearly not focused. The offense was about as good as they were for much of last year, which is to say, not clicking. I was expecting the team to score a lot more in this game, even with second and third stringers. If the team is as good as I think they can be, they should be averaging around 40 pts/game(this means blasting D-1AA teams by scoring in the 50s). The defense should be the big question.
2) I think the passing game is improved, even if it didn’t look like it in the game. Nesbitt made one bad throw, but the receivers/A-backs dropped a couple passes. If the receivers can deal with getting hit, there should be a couple more big plays each game from the passing game.
3) The freshmen: Orwin Smith is a player. I didn’t expect him to be so ready so soon. Izaan Cross has the size to be a beast with some more experience. Stephen Hill looks to be the real deal. And Julian Burnett should probably be starting.
4) The offensive line is still not where it needs to be. Not even close.
5) With more experience Tevin will be a solid backup, though I don’t think he’s yet an upgrade over Jaybo, and I’m one of those who does not believe Jaybo is a solid backup at the D-1A level, just because of his lack of size. Next year will really showcase the depth at QB when Luallen is healthy and Tevin, Jaybo, and Sims have more experience and size.
6) Special teams looks to be improved at this point with regards to punt and kick returns. But the kicking game still needs work.
7) Overall: This team still has a lot of question marks. A good showing against Clemson would go a long way to answering those questions. But Clemson is very athletic, especially on defense. I’m still not convinced that this team is not a middle of the road ACC team, especially being in the Coastal Division. My expectations still range from 6-6 to 10-2. Better expectations than last year, but not much confidence in the high end.
Finally, what the hell Tyrod? I don’t think you’re that great, but everyone else seems to think you’re the bee’s knees. Correct me if I’m wrong, but you’re on the freaking Davey O’Brien Watch List. Where were the flashes of athleticism against Bama?
And one more “What The Hell?!” for the ACC as a whole. For now, I take solace in the fact that the Big 10 showed how crappy it is.
brewdawg
September 6th, 2009
7:29 am
Mark, I know you’ve talked about Gregg Doyel in the past, so you’ve probably already got this ready. But he makes some interesting comments about UGA in the middle of this column that might make it a good fit in your inevitable “Bradley’s Buzz” article about the goings on in college football this weekend. I know, I know, this is a Tech blog. Sorry guys. http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12162552
Baba O'Riley
September 6th, 2009
7:46 am
I’m very happy for Julian Burnett. I’ve known the kid since he was in middle school. He’s a hard worker and I know he will succeed at GT. He was the best HS LB in the state last year and is not intimidated by the bigger stage.
Jeepers
September 6th, 2009
7:54 am
It was the first game, so it’s not a surprise that Tech fumbled often a made several mistakes. We should improve. A win is a win. It’s sort of amusing that the “Dawgs” lost, but I really had wished that they won that game. I hoped for a battle between two highly ranked teams in late November. Oh well, perhaps it could still happen. Go Tech!
jconservative
September 6th, 2009
8:42 am
Enter your comments here
Gt4ever
September 6th, 2009
8:46 am
I really like this coach. He says all the right things. Time will tell if these guys really want to win. If they don’t come to play with the intensity of champions, they will go home LOSERS…. Let’s hope that the mentality has changed.
collegeballfan
September 6th, 2009
8:47 am
I thought #40, straight out of school high school linebacker Burnett, had the best game of anybody on the field.
1Jacket7
September 6th, 2009
8:57 am
I have to agree with CPJ on the level of our physicality. We have to get tougher up front on both sides of the ball. And we have to value the ball better in games. Josh, this is your third year in college and you have been playing Football all your life and you run the ball in your hands, not tucked away high and tight? I just get upset with not doing the little things. Josh Nesbitt made some great throws down the seam. If the receivers would run hard the entire route and catch the ball the outcome would have been highly favorable. Embry didn’t start running hard until he saw the ball in the air. Allen, just dropped it. Bey Bey just dropped it. Nesbitt running just fumbled it.
On Defense many of you forget that we have had many a game in which we didn’t hear the D-Line names called. What we have is getting better and yes they need to crank it up a bit and they will. Robert Hall needs to loosen up and just play football. Julliam Burnnett looked good. Cooper if you attacked the ball more you would have had two picks. Mario you need to be able to see the ball and reciever to adjust, you didn’t recognize that the ball was overthrown until it hit you on the arm. That was a pick six and stop jumping around, catch the ball. That goes for B. Jefferson too. You had two picks that bounced off your hands. There was a lot of good out there so don’t get me wrong. Its just that if you all want to really make a difference this year those plays must be made. I trust that I am just talking to the bloggers not the players, because I hope they are not reading these. But if you are take heed to what I just said. GO Jackets!!!
orangebloodedal
September 6th, 2009
9:36 am
Thursday night. Judgement Day for both programs. Speed kills. Can’t wait. Man I love this game.
GM
September 6th, 2009
9:43 am
Unless we start showing some toughness and determination, this will be a long season. We don’t look like we can compete with FSU, VT, UNC, and will struggle with Clemson Thursday. Sorry guys, but yesterday was unimpressive.
Typical Dawg Fan
September 6th, 2009
9:49 am
We are still better than that Nerd school on North Ave that can’t fill its stadium. We are from the SEC and we are great. I can’t believe Mark Bradley would say anything good about Tech because he is a UGA grad. We will win the rest of our games this season and play for the NC, after crushing you bugs in November. If not for Joe Cox having the flu, the penalties, the yardage, the refs, and the score, we would have beaten OSU by 3 TD’s yesterday. Blah, blah, blah….
Gen Neyland
September 6th, 2009
10:02 am
Just thought I’d drop by today and see how Dragon*Con was going. Curiosity had me wondering how the ACC faired against the SEC in opening week. Anybody got the tally..?
MB : You were right before you were wrong on UGA. Alas, in many a divorces and remarriages, it’s the reverse.
calvin
September 6th, 2009
10:04 am
On the pre-game handshake, why should the quarterback and
everybody else who handles the ball be required to shake
hands with a hundred men just before the game? This is
crazy. Why are the coaches so meek that they put up with
this kind of thing? An awful new rule, which should be
repealed immediately.
Buzz Belle
September 6th, 2009
10:29 am
Yeterday was a win. And UGA lost. Yesterday was about finding out in a game situation how these guys are playing. And UGA lost. Yesterday was about finding our weaknesses before anybody else does, and then correcting them. CPJ will do this. I have faith in him, in our team, and our season this year. And UGA lost! Now enjoy the rest of the weekend and see you on the Flats Thursday for our first conference win! GO JACKETS and THWG!
joey gt
September 6th, 2009
11:18 am
i was not disappionted after yesterdays win over jax state. i know their were some things that definitely we need to improve on such as protecting the ball and being tougher and nastier, but we did play half the game with most of our starter resting for the clemson game.if john drwyer played he would have had over 200 yards rushing.with coach johnson their he will not allow tech to get complacent .tech will be 11-1 or 12-0 if they play the cards rightlook for tech to come out fired up against clemson on national tv and beat them 31-14.
joey gt
September 6th, 2009
11:19 am
orange bowl here we come
Spelling Nazi
September 6th, 2009
12:10 pm
I hate to pick on fellow Tech bloggers, but for God’s sake, joey gt, would you please learn the English language, or at least how to spell. Twice you used the word “their” where you should have used the word “there.” If we are to claim superiority over the mutts both athletically and intellectualy, then we should at least know how to spell simple one-syllable words that we use everyday. There is a BIG difference between the words “there”, “their”, and “they’re” as there is between “two”, “too”, and “to”, not to mention “no” and “know” and “threw” and “through”. I expect lousy spelling and grammar out of the redneck mutts who post here, but we Jackets SHOULD be above such a show of ignorance. Also, it’s Jonathan Dwyer, not John Drwyer.
GTBuzzman
September 6th, 2009
12:23 pm
I think out passing game would have been even better with more passes to receivers instead of A – Backs. They seemed to be the ones dropping passes. I really wanted to see more balls go Stephen Hills way. I know that Bebe is a beast, I wanted to see what Hill could do on the next level.
techengineer
September 6th, 2009
12:43 pm
PJ nailed it when he said, “We’re talented, but we don’t have that down-and-dirty part.” In other words, no passion; no heart. I suspect that this may be a long season for Tech if they keep reading about their potential. I’ll guarantee you that GS and Navy teams PJ coahced were not finess teams but were scrappers.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 6th, 2009
12:57 pm
In all my years of following the Jackets and going to games I can’t remember any team that had what one would truly call a “killer instinct.” I have never understood why we have never fielded teams that showed week in and week out that they really WANTED to win. Chan took a lot of flack for inconsistency, but it goes WAY WAY further back than Chan. If you don’t believe me, look at the Wake game when Hamilton essentially lost his choice for the Heismann because the rest of the team didn’t show up. Look at the 1990 UNC game which Tech should have EASILY won, and yet had to come from behind to tie. And look at the Va Tech game from the same year that, as had happened the week before against UVA) was only won by a last second field goal by Scott Sisson. Tech teams have a LONG history for showing up for only some of the big games and few if any of the not-so-big games. I LOVE CPJ’s attitude. I just hope he can instill that into the team. I believe we have the talent; we just need to develop the desire.
morgwreck243
September 6th, 2009
1:15 pm
I’m glad Tech won, but not how they won.
The offense looked sloppy and when they had some good drives they would fumble it away. I just wonder how much of that was due to rotating players opening game “rust.” The good news is that a lot of teams make great improvements between the first two games. How they play against Clemson is going to tell everyone how this season is going to go. Here’s hoping they show that killer instinct that was missing against Jacksonville State.
I’m still worried about the defense because Jacksonville State, with their back up QB, was able to move the ball pretty well and converting 3rd Downs.
At least the Special Teams showed some improvement and with Tarrant returning punts things should be very interesting. I haven’t been this excited about a punt returner since Rhino’s kid was doing the returns.
On a side note, I’m glad they matched the pants to the helmets. It just looks a lot better.
Mark Bradley
September 6th, 2009
2:03 pm
Go Tech
Dragon*Con Commish
September 6th, 2009
2:30 pm
Nerds,
Glad you decided to come down to our little event and skip the game on Saturday. I know you feel like you are more in your element here than supporting your school team in that bright sunshine open stadium. Always remember mom has a spot for you in the basement. Love Darth
El Gato
September 6th, 2009
2:37 pm
Why the obsession with UGA game on the Nerd blog? Inferiority complex?
Saint Simons
September 6th, 2009
2:48 pm
Seriously, when are we going to get our rings for the game this week?
Yellow Fuzz
September 6th, 2009
2:51 pm
I just realized I was a nerd. I wonder what is going on over at the UGA blogs?
John Davis
September 6th, 2009
3:20 pm
I find it interesting that some of you nadlickers on here are ridiculing Bradley for being in Tech’s pocket when the last 10 years He’s be slob nobbing over the nadlickers.
I for one don’t think any of the paper media is worth a damn and that’s why I refuse to buy their rag. Bradley will be back in nadlickerville as soon as they upset some one writing about the run for the championship started today for next season.
Saint Simons
September 6th, 2009
4:17 pm
((((((45-42))))))) hahahahahahhahaha…… oh, sorry guys, wrong board. I sometimes go over to UGA boards and remind them of our win….you know those dumb dogs forget how we have owned them the last several years.
morgwreck243
September 6th, 2009
4:28 pm
Can’t believe I said that about the matching pants to helmet thing. How insignificant and petty of me, dorky too I guess. Damn quantum physics has me all in a flutter.
Jerry F. Smith
September 6th, 2009
4:38 pm
What difference does it make what Joe thinks about anything? I don’t think much about his ability to even evaluate the features about defensive end play. Especially his remark is off base about Scott Blair. Blair has done a great job. Looking elsewhere? Let me say “I think not.”
Done Deal
September 6th, 2009
4:38 pm
GT & UGA will both go 8 – 4 this season. Sad, but true.
Melinda
September 6th, 2009
4:45 pm
I assume dandydog got banned?
Still can’t figure out why some call this offense a “gimmick”… is the spread a gimmick too? I think UGA had 10+ games worth of tape from last season to prepare for the 2008 match-up.
From a scheme standpoint, I keep reading that perhaps CPJ and Coach Wommack did not want to tip anything off and give Clemson any ideas. I don’t think that’s in all likelihood the case. PJ’s attitude has always been, this is what we do… let’s see if you can stop it.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 6th, 2009
4:57 pm
I would rather have a “gimmick” offense that works than a Mike Booboo coached, Joe Cox led offense that doesn’t. LOL
juvenal
September 6th, 2009
5:03 pm
navy gimmicked osu pretty good..maybe GT players think too much, they need to imitate #40..
KillerBee
September 6th, 2009
5:47 pm
The Fat Farm Boys from Clemmons looked none too sharp themselves against Middle Tennessee. QB’s were combined 9 of 21. Tiggers were only 4 of 14 on 3rd down convs, and they also lost three fumbles.
Dabo will no doubt have them pumped for their tractor trip to the Big City, but if the Jackets rein in the the turnovers they should win …..
jakesdad
September 6th, 2009
6:52 pm
I was there/had season tix & been to nearly every home game since 98 & CPJ isn’t exaggerating – if we play like that against Clemson we’ll get embarrassed in prime time on ESPN! I’m still at a loss as to how we won that game by 20 pts…
Nate
September 6th, 2009
7:19 pm
Tech looked pretty good against JSU. Seriously, what is up with Scott Blair? We have to make those kicks. That’s going to cost us big if we don’t get him straight. Tarrant looked like a freaking beast returning kicks. It was by far the best returns I’ve seen from Tech in at least 2+ years. And for my fellow Jackets, yes Georgia lost, but stop giving them crap about it. Our team looks good, but we still have a long year ahead with a lot of crucial games including this Thursday. Which is why I came on here, I’ll be there Thursday and so should all Jackets fans that can be there! Let’s go Tech, we know CPJ will have them ready.
Scooter
September 6th, 2009
7:28 pm
Dandy Dog you’re a #1 idiot. But I will say I watched the Ga.-Okl. State game and that call against the Ga. safety taking the head off the OSU receiver was terrible. If a safety can’t make a play like that might as well put offensive players in diapers. Thats football baby. That play changed the game . I really thought UGA would come back until that penalty. And then later in the game the officials didn’t call it against OSU when it truly should have been called. What an ignorant rule change.
Scooter
September 6th, 2009
7:31 pm
Oh by the way Dandy Dog I’m a Tech fan, but a rare one that hopes UGA has a great season. But I won’t pull for them against Tech. Good luck the rest of the year.
GT Brad
September 6th, 2009
7:47 pm
Mark did you see any of the Navy Ohio st game? Sure makes me feel good about our coach and the offense we run. If it was GT playing osu yesterday instead of navy, we beat them by 20. I was shocked how a navy team came so close to beating the buckeyes. I bet PJ was smiling after seeing that result.
Ryan Williams
September 6th, 2009
8:13 pm
There were a few things that stood out for me. Nesbitt’s passes on the run. It almost seemed his accuracy improved when his feet were moving. It was when his feet were still that his passes seemed off. J Burnett, D Morgan, and M Burnett were the only ones that seemed hungry on Defense. Tarrant is fun to watch. I’m not sure if it was everyone else’s lack of effort that made these guys stand out or not though.
Prediction time
September 6th, 2009
8:54 pm
Tech 27
clempson 17
ugaly 3
sc 6
rofl
George P
September 7th, 2009
7:22 am
If it had been Tech playing Ohio State instead of Navy the Buckeyes would have won by 30. Navy played with intensity, and they executed the offense well. Tech did neither.
Saint Simons
September 7th, 2009
9:35 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.
GT For You and Me
September 7th, 2009
10:27 am
Watch GT Whip The Pups @ http://www.blogbats.com Blogbats will be a full grown GEORGIA TECH BLOG SITE coming very soon. Go Jackets! THWG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GT4Ever
September 8th, 2009
4:09 pm
Neither Gt or Clemson looked all that good Saturday. The difference in Thursday night’s game will be how Clemson’s Parker plays. He didn’t look good against Middle Ten. If we can get to him early and often then it shouldn’t be to difficult for us. CPJ will have these guys ready to play. Clemson’s a big rival so the guys shouldn’t have any problem getting up for this one. GO JACKETS!!!!!
bb
September 8th, 2009
4:30 pm
Where will all the ugag fans who are posting ‘play a real team’ be in November when uga plays Tenn Tech???? At least Jax St is a decent FCS team (ranked #19 and picked to win the OVC). Tenn Tech was 3-7 last year (JSU finished 8-3) playing in the same conference as JSU.
FWIW, I think uga should be commended for playing a decent OOC schedule this year. Of course, GT routinely plays decent OOC schedules, so no one crows when they have 3 OOC BCS opponents (it’s not their first time like it is for uga).
Tech Yech
September 9th, 2009
7:55 am
Of course Paul Johnson is mad. Football players at Tech aren’t real students and don’t take real classes. They are there to win football games for the glory of Tech football that used to be 100 years ago!
Starring Peter Graves as Capt. Clarence Over
September 9th, 2009
8:38 am
Mark: Didn’t that man that slapped the girl in Walmart look like Jim Harrick Sr.?
Mydir T. Turban
September 10th, 2009
2:16 pm
I’m convinced this guy is a Georgia Tech fan!
http://www.asylum.com/2009/09/09/norwegian-bus-driver-takes-pop-culture-inspired-name/
Mydir T. Turban
September 10th, 2009
2:17 pm
I’m pretty sure this chap is a Georgia Tech fan:
http://www.asylum.com/2009/09/09/norwegian-bus-driver-takes-pop-culture-inspired-name/
ACC THROWDOWN IN THE ATL : Just Cover
September 10th, 2009
2:56 pm
[...] Both teams enter the game after walking through a yawner against overmatched competition. Clemson upended Middle Tennessee State 37-14. It was a workmanlike opener, but now the Tigers fave their first hurdle of the season. Clemson fans have had this game circled for months and a school of thought exists that this game is a make or break for the Tigers true ACC hopes this season. Tech eased by Jacksonville State 37-17 in a sloppy contest that left Jacket Coach Paul Johnson in a pissy mood. [...]
Dawg Fud
September 11th, 2009
9:38 am
Georgia alumnus here…Tech showed grit and determination. You could tell Nesbitt was running on empty but he found a way to get it done. That showed heart and also is a direct correlation to sound coaching.
I think CPJ will be at Tech for a long time.
That was probably one of the most competitive games I had seen in a while. Great football to watch.
GO DAWGS!