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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Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:06 pm
That’s a good one, Meanwhile.
Although Tech did punt in the second half against Duke. First second-half punt since Oct. 3 against Mississippi State.
By the way, that win in Starkvegas looks not so bad now, huh?
john
November 28th, 2009
7:08 pm
where is Bisher when you need him
Meanwhile...get real GT joe
November 28th, 2009
7:08 pm
63-0 GT joe? Get real, no one cares about your prediction of the score at halftime! Tell us what the score will be at the end of the game!
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:08 pm
I’m waiting for Georgia to come out for warmups. (In full gear this time.)
Jacket Lawyer
November 28th, 2009
7:08 pm
Miss State was supposed to be the weakest link in the SEC according to mutt wipes. When GT beat them, they said that was nothing. But they beat Ole Miss, so now what, mutts?
Cuz
November 28th, 2009
7:08 pm
Sorry George P, I was getting my camos pressed for the game.
You will hear from me win or lose. I will be watching the ACCC title game next week and I will not be pulling for Clemson.
john
November 28th, 2009
7:08 pm
get you a corn dog from the yellow jacket Mark………you are not in touch
45ACP
November 28th, 2009
7:09 pm
Mark – are they feeding you guys?
pilgrim
November 28th, 2009
7:09 pm
Tech gets CRUSHED 2nite like little bees. Too imbalanced on offense.
GT Joe
November 28th, 2009
7:09 pm
63-0 IS my final score. Halftime score would be 42-0. Jaybo runs for 3 TDs in the 4th quarter. And that includes 3 missed FGs by our kicker.
jeffrey d
November 28th, 2009
7:09 pm
Mark – did you and Schultz have to draw straws to see who covered the UGA perspective?
I’m a Georgia fan and alum, but covering Tech would seem to be a lot more exciting task this season.
GT Joe
November 28th, 2009
7:10 pm
pilgrim – imbalanced in the head.
Perhaps the dogs should get a little more “imbalanced” like Tech. 10-1 vs. 6-5, take some notes.
Jacket Lawyer
November 28th, 2009
7:10 pm
Yeah, and Mark can use multiple syllable words on the Tech blog.
john
November 28th, 2009
7:10 pm
Bradley…….21st century here……get in the game…..c’mon Mark……..cover something…….anything
Justafan
November 28th, 2009
7:10 pm
UK over Tenn
GT over UGA
Ark over Lsu —- Kansas over Missouri
maybe baby.
joe
November 28th, 2009
7:11 pm
dawgs are worse then their record… lucky wins against s.carolina, asu, arkansas… should be 3-8.. a disgrace! richt must go… always comes up small in the big games.
George P.
November 28th, 2009
7:11 pm
who will Tech get to kick this game–should be interesting to see if that’s fixed yet.
john
November 28th, 2009
7:11 pm
joe…….you’re warped!
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:12 pm
Here comes Georgia. These are the receivers and backs. A.J. Green is not among them.
GT Joe
November 28th, 2009
7:12 pm
Let’s see: Stafford and Moreno last year, loss. Cox and Ealy this year, and you win?
The world needs dumb people… but damn.
Sonny Clusters
November 28th, 2009
7:12 pm
Jeff said he beat Mark arm wrestling so he got to work on the Tech side. Should have made him do some algebra.
Bill Dillard
November 28th, 2009
7:12 pm
Bill Dillard having moved this Court pursuant to ocga 9-11-56 for judgment as a matter of law that Jacket Lawyer is a pencil neck brief case carrying candy ass associate whose only contact sport is when he had a waitress fight at the Varsity, and it appearing not only that good cause exists for granting Bill Dillard’s motion because the Court has long taken judicial notice of the fact that the waitress kicked Jacket Lawyer’s arse in the case of Jacket Lawyer v. Luverne, but also under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitor (his pansiness speaks for itself), it is hereby ORDERED ADJUDGED abd DECREED that Jacket Lawyer is in fact a pencil neck brief case carrying candy ass associate whose only contact sport is when he had a waitress fight at the Varsity. But he’s probably also a good bloke, so he doesn’t have to give Dillard his name.
SO ORDERED this 28th day of November, 2008.
john
November 28th, 2009
7:13 pm
joe, you never took a lick did you??? never wore a helmet……..nope….not you
BugKiller
November 28th, 2009
7:13 pm
I’m glad Mark is on here with us.
He talks to us more than Jeff does.
And we usually don’t have to wait as long for the follow-up article after the game.
I’m a big Schultzie fan, too, don’t get me wrong.
But he just seems like a Techie, doesn’t he? At least Mark has SEC pedigree. Even if it is Wildcat.
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:13 pm
Fried chicken is the fare tonight. I passed.
Pete
November 28th, 2009
7:13 pm
Geez, at least Tech hasn’t had a mascot croak and have moronic fans or followers show up for a funeral……….for a dog !!!
Kinda gives an all new meaning to the word PATHETIC.
john
November 28th, 2009
7:14 pm
it’s cuz he goes both ways
Sonny Clusters
November 28th, 2009
7:14 pm
Do you see a tiny little player wearing a sweater? Or a suit? Where’s Russ? Was Russ named for Erk? Is he bald and bleeding?
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:15 pm
These might just be the kick returners, though. Let’s wait and see if A.J. is in the next wave.
Paul Johnson's breaf stanks
November 28th, 2009
7:15 pm
I wonder if Tech will try more than one pass tonite? That middle is always open on the dawgs….
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:15 pm
No Russ as of yet. No A.J., either. Connection?
Jacket Lawyer
November 28th, 2009
7:16 pm
Billy, you went all the way down to res ipsa? All I can remember is It’s A Pepsi Cola. And since I’m a Techie, I’m all about Coke. Good luck, but this is a case you can’t win, The jury is stacked against you. But at least you have cheerleaders who are stacked in your favor.
Not Disappointed
November 28th, 2009
7:16 pm
Mark we have bbq brisket on the hill by the power station. Time for another Coffee and Kahlua before I walk in the game.
I have a dawg fan with me, “My brother” but I refused to type go dawgs for him.
ramblin wreck!
George P
November 28th, 2009
7:16 pm
Cuz – Glad you’re up for being a good sport. I root for UGA in the other games, but I’m from Athens and hate taking heat from the hometown fans. This year I hope to dish
BugKiller
November 28th, 2009
7:16 pm
Mark,
Would you take a bet that Nesbit could have his first and only 300 yard game against Willie’s (no)Defense tonight?
Not Disappointed
November 28th, 2009
7:16 pm
well, I want type it again. lol
Paul Johnson's breaf stanks
November 28th, 2009
7:17 pm
Is that Rus or Russ ? short for a little “rusty”……
Chad
November 28th, 2009
7:17 pm
Wonder who’s announcing on ABC. Anybody will be better than Davies and Jones on ESPN2.
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:17 pm
More Dogs out now. Orson Charles and Joe Cox. And Michael Moore. No Green.
Pete
November 28th, 2009
7:17 pm
Richt can coach though, if the Jackets are caught looking ahead, look out.
Jack Wood
November 28th, 2009
7:17 pm
Ninety pounds of weed wouldn’t last me a lifetime. That Tech player will still be in jail when they decriminalize it.
VarsityDogs
November 28th, 2009
7:18 pm
How long were the hot dog lines at the Varsity?
I’m thinking of a last minute chili slaw dog before UGA shocks the SEC and ACC tonight
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:18 pm
Now Tech’s coming onto the field. Green’s not in uniform for them, either.
joe
November 28th, 2009
7:18 pm
Tech isn’t as good as their record inidicates–they’re overrated.
Justafan
November 28th, 2009
7:18 pm
Missouri got ball on 5 with 50 sec in game score Missouri38 Kansas 39= Field goal Mis will win?time out 4 sec=Good41-39
Bill Dillard
November 28th, 2009
7:18 pm
not bad, Jacket Lawyer. Have a great life, but a miserable night.
Cheers
Ship With No Home Port
November 28th, 2009
7:18 pm
Mark — After years of therapy, I’m turning to you as my last hope for personal happiness. I went to Tech (mechanical engineering) and UGA (MBA). How should I feel towards today’s game? A heads up — if you can solve my problem, your check is in the mail.
45ACP
November 28th, 2009
7:19 pm
Not Disappointed – give the phone to your brother.
GT Joe
November 28th, 2009
7:19 pm
Who cares about AJ. Kid is 2nd best WR in the state.
Actually, I hope he plays. Kid is so skinny, he’ll get broken like a tootpick.
Meanwhile, BeBe Thomas is a mini-Megatron. He scores 2 TDs tonight.
Not Disappointed
November 28th, 2009
7:19 pm
you’re a fool Mark. ROFL!