Live from the Joke by Coke, and the Evil Genius = hope
The ideal Christmas gift for a Dawg fan? Not this. (Photo by M. Bradley)
Understand: In my entire life, I have never thought of Bobby Dodd Stadium as the Joke by Coke, but seeing as how I’m tasked with chatting live tonight from a Georgia perspective I thought I’d get in the spirit. But that, I should report, is where it ends. No cracks about John DUI-berry. Or Reggie Ball. (Well, maybe only one or two.) Everything else will be straight down the middle. Fair and balanced, as we say here at Fox News.
And we at Fox News have learned that the Ol’ Ball Coach doubled the score on young Dabo of Swinney, which has the effect of doing two things near and dear to Georgia fans’ hearts. First, it devalues the ACC title game, in which the North Avenue Trade School — sorry, couldn’t t resist just one more — will take part, and it also offers further proof that the ACC isn’t exactly a fortress of a league.
South Carolina entered having lost five of 11 games, same as Georgia. South Carolina had lost to Georgia by four points on Sept. 12, two days after Georgia Tech beat Clemson by three. So comparative scores were pretty close. (Not that comparative scores tell us much, but hear me out.) And today the Evil Genius whipped his in-state rival 34-17.
Can it happen in another state championship game? Honesty compels me to say I don’t think so, but I’ve been wrong about this game twice in the past three years. I figured Tech would handle Georgia in 2006 given that the Jackets were ranked and headed for the ACC title tilt — sound familiar — and the Bulldogs had needed an upset of Auburn just to get to 7-4. And I figured Georgia would still be too much for the Jackets were — for a half. Then things changed.
I see Georgia scoring some points on Tech. I see Tech scoring a lot more on Georgia. I’ve been saying 42-27 for two weeks, and yesterday I asked you kind folks for your thoughts on the matter. At last check, the semi-consensus among respondents was that the Jackets would win big or Georgia would win close. I’d bet on the latter if I bet. Which I do not. So feel free to disregard my gambling advice.
Please also feel free to join us as we discuss the game from a Georgia angle tonight. I’ll be here until it ends, which I figure will be at 11:29 p.m. EST. And it had better be. My print deadline is 11:30. But that’s problem, not yours. And I look forward to your company on what promises to be an intriguing night.
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Joe Cox Outguns Tom Brady!
November 28th, 2009
6:36 pm
Tom Brady 1998 Michigan
131 Effic., 15 td’s, 12 int’s, 2636 yards
Joe Cox 2009 Georgia
139 Effic, 21 td’s, 14 int’s, 2350 yards (2 games to go)
Dabo S
November 28th, 2009
6:36 pm
willie martinez,
I’ll check with Mark for the abridged version of your resume. Should I get it tonight or wait for the updated version tomorrow morning?
Regards
Dabo
dawg149
November 28th, 2009
6:36 pm
Dawgs and Martinez visited my room at Shepherd Center yesterday afternoon. Willie may be gone, but he’s a class act, as well as his players. Owens and his buddies made my day, and they are about to make our season…….have faith people, they’re good kids!!! Go get’em guys! Go Dawgs!!!!!
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
6:37 pm
while bradley is looking for russ
the bloggers are making a fuss
one said i’ve been fired
said another “retired”
i think i’ve been thrown under the bus
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
6:37 pm
Gates just opened. Tech students filing in.
45ACP
November 28th, 2009
6:38 pm
willie – you did very good against Auburn.
SOUTHGADAWG88
November 28th, 2009
6:39 pm
We don’t need a perfect game we just don’t need another meltdown
BugKiller
November 28th, 2009
6:39 pm
Someone comparing the Red-Headed Turnover Machine to Tom Brady?
You do realize that in 1998, Brady was a SOPHOMORE, correct?
And NOT a 5th-year SENIOR, right?
Don’t be an idiot.
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
6:39 pm
I’d say Coach Willie has saved his best for the final game. Outstanding stuff on here.
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
6:39 pm
Mark, you must be bored out of your skull.
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
6:40 pm
This just in: Georgia is (apparently) wearing red helmets.
td
November 28th, 2009
6:40 pm
Willie, First time Nesbit keeps the ball, tell Weston and Owens to go jump on the pile at full speed. Nesbit may handoff or pitch the rest of the night.
Chopper
November 28th, 2009
6:40 pm
Auburn, you say? Who just about pulled it out against Alabama. Trust me, this game is not going to be a blow out!
45ACP
November 28th, 2009
6:41 pm
SOUTHGADAWG88 – We can’t shoot ourselves in the foot with penaties and turnovers.
BugKiller
November 28th, 2009
6:41 pm
45..
… but how has he done against Tennessee the last few years?
Florida the last two years?
Tech last year?
How did he do against West Virginia, when we REALLY should have seen that something was wrong?
A Martinez defense has given up 30 or more points EIGHTEEN TIMES IN ONLY FIVE YEARS.
That is by FAR the worst stretch in over 120 years of Georgia football.
Martinez = Worst DC in Georgia History.
SOUTHGADAWG88
November 28th, 2009
6:41 pm
Great job Packers!!!!!
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
6:42 pm
My defense will be at its best too.
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
6:42 pm
That fire hydrant Tiger Woods ran over: Is that a water hazard?
Sorry. I promise not to stray anymore from my appointed rounds.
Cuz
November 28th, 2009
6:42 pm
dawg149, I hope your prognosis is good and you can leave sometime soon. Some folks lose perspective, I don’t but I have a 13 year old reason. She and I will watch the game together.
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
6:43 pm
Mark, in my honor the dogs wont be wearing any helmets tonight.
Chopper
November 28th, 2009
6:43 pm
Mark, who would be more fun up in the booth with you? Billy (who has apparently passed out) or Jacket Lawyer?
BugKiller
November 28th, 2009
6:43 pm
Mark,
Any truth to the rumor that John Smoltz had just beaten Tiger in a pre-Thanksgiving round at TPC Sawgrass, and he could no longer live with himself?
Nesbitt Has a PHD in Chemical Eng!
November 28th, 2009
6:43 pm
Dawg149,
Just read your comment. We’re praying for you!
Bill Dillard
November 28th, 2009
6:43 pm
Still didn’t use you’re name…hmmmm.I’m waiting until a half hour before kickoff before I start my libations (18 yr old Macallan). Its probably a good thing for GT that the Jackets are playing the Bulldogs instead of you playing me.C’mon, I’m a lawyer too. Tell me who you are. Tell me where you are. Don’t be a chickens**t dork hiding behind a keyboard. Use your name.
The Beeeeg Boy
November 28th, 2009
6:44 pm
God I miss Lewis Grizzard. Nobody talks like me any more!!
Ramguy
November 28th, 2009
6:44 pm
Clemson was exposed by a middle of the pack SEC team. Now which is the better conference? Next!!!
Cuz
November 28th, 2009
6:44 pm
Is Schultz dying of loneliness on the Tech blog, enquiring minds want to know?
brewdawg
November 28th, 2009
6:44 pm
I’m curious to see if MB can keep from deifying CPJ while blogging from a UGA perspective. I’ve never seen him like this before, not even for CMR during the heyday of Richt’s tenure.
Go Jackets!
November 28th, 2009
6:45 pm
SD Dawg – suffices to say that “we are just not that good”. All of the other stuff – bad coaches, missed tackles, misused talent etc. – are excuses.
I like the way you finished – time to pop a coldy! Heres one to the bull dog nation from a tech guy ready for some smash mouth football, probability transitioning to chaos, and finally the most cherished of all – bragging rights.
GO JACKETS!
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
6:45 pm
Mark, i know what happend with tiger: he was trying to run over a dog that was “occupying” the fire hydrant.
Sonny Clusters
November 28th, 2009
6:46 pm
Did Elin need a mulligan? Sounds like she did alright on the first swing.
bobby
November 28th, 2009
6:46 pm
The truth is Tiger’s wife was just practicing her Driver. (On his head).
Jacket Lawyer
November 28th, 2009
6:46 pm
I told Billy to go get a toothbrush for that good tooth of his, so he’s riding his bike (lost his license, now he can’t drive) down to CVS to get a new toothbrush. But that brings up another problem, no money. So Billy is out washing some windshields trying to raise up the $2.50 for a brush.
Bill Dillard
November 28th, 2009
6:47 pm
Welcome aboard Kiwi. God bless I hope we play like the All Blacks tonight.
Cuz
November 28th, 2009
6:47 pm
Oh c’mon people. If you have ever watched Tiger you have seen him in the trees. Remember, Woods had a Caddy when he went into the tree.
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
6:47 pm
now we know what tiger means when he says “my driving is terrible today”
dawg149
November 28th, 2009
6:47 pm
Thanks Cuz, injured in ‘03, back up here for some touchup work, we’ll be celebrating together!!!!!!!!!
GT Joe
November 28th, 2009
6:47 pm
45ACP: Interesting on the CBS Sportsline SoS. However, the BCS rankings (the only rankings that matter) use the Sagarin SoS. But if you really like the CBS numbers: chew on this: Tech #7, UGA #53 overall.
George P
November 28th, 2009
6:47 pm
Cuz – It’s much more fun to talk smack with UGA fans. I’m assuming you’ll all be to embarrassed to show your heads for a whole year
Chopper
November 28th, 2009
6:48 pm
Jacket Lawyer, you know Billy will just five finger discount that tooth brush. C’MON, man!
Nesbitt Has a PHD in Chemical Eng!
November 28th, 2009
6:48 pm
Jacket Lawyer,
Stick to something a little more constructive here. You sound like a typical tech fan with an inferiority complex.
45ACP
November 28th, 2009
6:49 pm
Mark – If you had a mad woman chasing you down the driveway and beating you with a 4 iron you might run over the hydrant too.
Bill Dillard
November 28th, 2009
6:49 pm
Jacket Lawyer…your name, please.
North Georgia Dawg
November 28th, 2009
6:49 pm
Win or lose I could really care less. However, I am looking forward to reading or seeing in print Willie Martinez resigns! I would also like to add if Rodney Garner thinks he is all that because he can recruit he really needs to check himself. Based on the stats we can recruit the best in the land but can’t even win the SEC east much less be the best in our own state. Love us or leave us coach Garner, either sign your contract with UGA or go somewhere else!
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
6:49 pm
what time is kickoff? richt wont tell me.
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
6:51 pm
I believe kickoff is 8:15 p.m.
GeauxDawgs
November 28th, 2009
6:51 pm
Willie Martinez, you’re killin me! LMAO!
Chopper
November 28th, 2009
6:51 pm
shhhhhhhhh! Don’t tell him that!
Sonny Clusters
November 28th, 2009
6:52 pm
Russ there yet? Little dog in a suit and tie?
Tommy Boy
November 28th, 2009
6:52 pm
Dawgs win by 10. the ACC is a joke.