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
7:42 pm
I have been interviewed on pregame shows. I was a guest on Heywood Harris’ show before a Tennessee-Kentucky game in 1982. I believe Heywood’s show is the longest-running of its ilk.
Speaking of Kentucky-Tennessee: Cats haven’t won that game since 1984, which was my first year in Atlanta.
La Jolla Dawg
November 28th, 2009
7:42 pm
My 13 year old son just wrote a paper about his favorite movie of all time–”Raising Arizona.” Great taste Mark (that was said sincerely).
JSS
November 28th, 2009
7:42 pm
Mr. Bradley, Any Vincent Dooley sightings?
Paul Johnson's breaf stanks
November 28th, 2009
7:42 pm
Never will forget the post game interview betwwen Donnan and Loran after a big win against SC on a hot day. Loran was concerened with the players cramping which Donnan responded ” What the hell kinda question is that? We just beat a good football team today” . Can you Imagine CMR saying that to Doodle?
Jeauxseph
November 28th, 2009
7:43 pm
“you got any of those funny shaped balloons?”
“well, yes, if circular is funny”
jeffrey d
November 28th, 2009
7:43 pm
Hey Mark I have two words for you and Jeff Schultz F off.
I’m not sure if F is considered a word
jaglaw
November 28th, 2009
7:43 pm
“HAPPY TEXAS” is another funny movie. much like “Raising Arizon”…same stupid one liner humor
defactodawg
November 28th, 2009
7:44 pm
Mark, before the real football game, where did your appreciation for soccer come from? It seems just the last 3-4 years you’ve been referring to the premiership, etc. Also, didn’t you once have a fear of flying? thanks, looking forward to the ongoing hilarity tonight.
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
7:44 pm
how come tucker got on the radio and not you?
Meanwhile...PETA's protest short lived
November 28th, 2009
7:44 pm
PETA was in full force today, outside the gates of Grant Field protesting the treatment of the bulldogs.
When it was pointed out that it wasn’t humans abusing the bulldogs, but in fact a hive of yellow jackets, the PETA members looked at each other quizzically, decided to let nature take its course, and quickly departed the proceedings.
Rumor has it they will now concentrate their efforts on changing the Tech’s traditional kickoff saying to When Toe Meets Pleather.
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:45 pm
The Donnan/Smith exchange was after the South Carolina game of 1997, I believe. (It was 1997 or 1999.)
And no, I haven’t seen Vince Dooley. He might be handling Russ.
I see Hairy Dawg, by the way. But not the new (real) dog.
Da Bug
November 28th, 2009
7:45 pm
So far, more red than white in the stands as usual?
GT Joe
November 28th, 2009
7:45 pm
Da Bug: Sad, is that all you got? the same old “ACC vs. SEC” garbage? Might as well bring up the “7 in a row” garbage too, since that’s all you idiots got.
SwimTrunk Dawg
November 28th, 2009
7:46 pm
I don’t care if we lose as long as they respect us.
sanders
November 28th, 2009
7:46 pm
based on clemson/s.c. game, and other SEC biases that I harbor, I think UGA’s defense will be faster than most of what Tech has seen, particularly on the line and linebackers. Seriously. That being said, the secondary is not coached to cover guys for some unfeasible reason, and all the team speed UGA still has won’t stop them from
A. turning the ball over
B. committing a bevy of penalties.
So after seeing what Gamecocks did to Clemson, I now only think Tech wins 37-24.
Denver Dog
November 28th, 2009
7:46 pm
GT is going to put a whoopin on us, ugh
JSS
November 28th, 2009
7:47 pm
I love how the AJC filter ate up my “Mark Bradley channeling Holly Hunter post” Was it the “It is a Football Night in Georgia” part that got it in trouble?
GT Joe
November 28th, 2009
7:47 pm
SwimTrunk Dawg: oh yeah, we’ll respect you in the morning. We might not call you, but we’ll respect you.
Hiram dawg
November 28th, 2009
7:48 pm
Fear the jackets in a wipeout..
45ACP
November 28th, 2009
7:48 pm
Denver Dog – keep the faith brother. It’s football.
Paul in RDU
November 28th, 2009
7:49 pm
Well – time to get the TV on, pour out a very dry English white wine, mix it with quinine water and add some ascorbic acid to prevent scurvey (that’s a G&T to you folks).
See you at the half.
Right On Time
November 28th, 2009
7:49 pm
Jones will take LUMPY Johnson out at the knees tonight!!!!
Saint Simons
November 28th, 2009
7:49 pm
Having a big year at Tech is like winning a race in the Special Olympics. Even though you’re successful, you’re still retarded.
Not Disappointed
November 28th, 2009
7:49 pm
I love Rasing Arizona! when Holly punch him in the car. Priceless!
Ramblin Wreck. Heading inside…
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
7:49 pm
actually, that’s the water girl in the dog outfit.
Adam Chitwood
November 28th, 2009
7:50 pm
How do you get a UGA grad off your front porch? Easy! Just pay him for the pizza! GO JACKETS GO!
Da Bug
November 28th, 2009
7:50 pm
Okay, Ahem…….(clears throat)….”Hey! How about that 7 in a row?!!!” Thank you.
Nesbitt Has a PHD in Chemical Eng!
November 28th, 2009
7:50 pm
Mark,
Can you give us a percentage UGA/Tech fans in the stadium at about game time?
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
7:50 pm
Mark, is the stadium pa guy as loud as brooke whitmire?
45ACP
November 28th, 2009
7:51 pm
Here we go Dawgs now here we go!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_fSLuWwS2c
Paul Johnson's breaf stanks
November 28th, 2009
7:51 pm
I have the JD single Barrel and ready for UGA to have its breakout game of the season. Nope it wasnt Auburn.
sanders
November 28th, 2009
7:51 pm
When is the national Tim Tebow holiday going to be announced? Man, am I gonna miss him.
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
7:51 pm
i would be in a rage if i were you and tucker got on the radio
Right On Time
November 28th, 2009
7:51 pm
I’m not as confident as I usually am. I was only willing to give my yech friends 7 points. None of them would take that bet.
sanders
November 28th, 2009
7:52 pm
seriously, if he’d just gotten a little more camera time…
Chad
November 28th, 2009
7:52 pm
Shultz, what’s your handle on this blog? I know you’re getting board over on the other.
Randi
November 28th, 2009
7:52 pm
Go Jackets! .. Can’t wait to see cox throw
a couple of interceptions.
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:52 pm
Almost went to Fist City there, folks. Georgia players had huddled on their side of midfield, and the Tech players came charging up like they were going to storm the beach. They stopped just shy of the 50, but there was some yelling and gesturing between the sides. Refs were in the middle.
And Georgia was penalized for excessive celebration. (Kidding about that last part.)
mowreck
November 28th, 2009
7:52 pm
Rambo and Green will not play according to Chuck the announcer on the Dawg’s side.
GT Joe
November 28th, 2009
7:52 pm
The over/under on cox interceptions: 3.5.
jaglaw
November 28th, 2009
7:53 pm
PETA SUXS doggy peepees.
Meanwhile...line from tomorrow's AJC
November 28th, 2009
7:53 pm
I just saw a very interesting line from tomorrow’s paper. Not sure if it was written by Mark or Jeff, but it’s telling nonetheless:
After rushing for only 275 yards in the first half, Coach Paul Johnson finally relented and let the Tech offense play with the full contingent of 11 players in the second half.
Da Bug
November 28th, 2009
7:53 pm
Quiz: Name the Tech player who was wrongfully injured by an Alabama player which prompted Tech to leave the SEC and quit playing Alabama? (You have 30 seconds)
Buckhead Bulldog
November 28th, 2009
7:54 pm
Mark…you are on a ROLL tonight. Between you and willie, my ribs are goona hurt tomorrow a.m..
gamecock rich
November 28th, 2009
7:54 pm
dear mr bradley. yes i am a happy gamecock today. but the reason we crushed clemson is that we were simply more physical. i will to root for the sec school. and yes uga has sec speed and might contain tech. but, uga is not the physical powerhouse they were 1, 2, 4 year ago. tech however is a physical team and thats why they will beat uga who can get ready for the extra pepperoni at the papajohns.com bowl.
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:55 pm
Nobody is louder than Brook Whitmire.
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
7:55 pm
another headline: the dogs heard a loud bang, thought it was halftime and left the field.
4 plays later tech scored. best, willie
rik
November 28th, 2009
7:56 pm
TO DA BUG CHICK GRANNING
Festus
November 28th, 2009
7:56 pm
Fist City ? I heered theyve got some good salsa sauce!
jaglaw
November 28th, 2009
7:56 pm
Hey Mark,
If the teams fight, GT will pull out their machine guns while UGA drives away on a get away scooter ….while they argue over who is going to drive seeing none have licenses.