Bradley’s year in picks: Good on Tech, bad on the Vols
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It was the best of years, it was the …
OK, that’s a a lie. It wasn’t the best of years, prediction-wise. It was only OK. I’ve had better. I’ve also had worse. (Lots worse, as you know.) And our annual Accountability Scoreboard begins with the obvious high point:
I picked Georgia Tech to go 10-2 and win the ACC title. It went 10-2 and won the ACC title. I was wrong about the the games Tech lost — I had the Jackets succumbing to Florida State and, for reasons I’ll never understand, Vanderbilt — but I was, big-picture-wise, dead on.
Regarding Georgia, I wasn’t dead on. But I was pretty darn close. I had the Bulldogs going 8-4, which many among you insisted was way too low. They went 7-5. Until the season’s 11th game, I had picked every game save one (Tennessee) correctly. Then things went ka-blooey. Georgia lost to Kentucky, which I didn’t think could happen, and then it beat Tech, which I insisted would never happen.
I was half-right about the participants in the SEC title game. (Right on Florida, wrong on LSU.) I was half-right about the participants in the ACC title game. (Right on Tech, wrong on FSU.) I’m half-right about the participants in the BCS title game. (Right on Texas, wrong on Alabama.) I was wrong about Colt McCoy winning the Heisman, more wrong about Tech’s Jonathan Dwyer finishing fifth.
This year I endeavored to pick every SEC game, and I did OK, if I do say so myself. I picked Florida to go 13-0 and win the conference title; it went 12-1 and lost to Alabama. I picked South Carolina to go 7-5; it went 7-5. (I also maintained Steve Spurrier would resign, which hasn’t happened.) I picked Kentucky go 7-5; it went 7-5. I picked Vandy to go 5-7; it went 2-10.
I picked LSU to go 11-1 and win the West; it went 9-3 and finished second. I picked Alabama to go 11-1; it went 12-0 (now 13-0). I picked Ole Miss to go 8-4; it went 8-4. I picked Arkansas to go 8-4; it went 7-5. I picked Auburn to go 6-6; it went 7-5. I picked Mississippi State to go 4-8; it went 5-7.
Where I really messed up (other than Vandy) was on Tennessee: I thought the Vols would stink. They didn’t. I picked them to go 4-8, losing to Georgia and Vanderbilt and Kentucky. They went 7-5 and beat all three. (I was also wrong about Florida scoring 63 points on Tennessee; the correct total was 23. But what’s 40 points among friends?)
I also sought to predict the postseason destination of every SEC bowl-eligible team, and I got exactly one (of nine) correct — Ole Miss to the Cotton. But I did have Virginia Tech opposing an SEC opponent in the Chick-fil-A. Half-credit, right?
Turning to professional doings: The Falcons will not go 10-6 and win the NFC South. Good news: Through 14 games, my preseason breakdown has been right 11 times. (I had them losing to Carolina here and winning there, and it was the other way around. And I had them beating the Saints here.) Bad news: I didn’t see anyone in this division flying past them, which New Orleans rather obviously did.
The Braves did not win the wild card. (Though they had a chance with six games to play, whereupon they neglected to win again.) I had them winning 89 games and finishing second to the Mets. They won 86 and finished third behind Philadelphia and Florida. Brian McCann didn’t win MVP, as I maintained he would. Jeff Francoeur did not hit .285, as projected in this space, nor did Kenshin Kawakami win 12 games.
The Hawks did, however, beat the Heat in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs. I had them prevailing in six games. They needed seven. Details.
I picked three of the correct Final Four — Villanova, North Carolina and UConn — in the annual Fiasco, an achievement for which I’d ordinarily award myself a passing grade. Alas, the one I missed — Louisville — was my national champ. More details.
I’m sure there were one or two predictions I’ve forgotten — write 520 posts in a year and you try keeping track — and if you find one feel free to bring it to my attention. And, as has become Accountability Scoreboard tradition, I leave you with one forecast for the new year. The last time it didn’t pan out: I picked the Falcons over the Giants in the NFC title game. I’m thinking this one just might.
Nov. 20, 2010; Tuscaloosa, Ala.: The Georgia State Panthers cap their inaugural football season by shocking the world. They score against Alabama! Three whole points!
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Reid Adair
December 26th, 2009
9:43 am
Not bad overall, Mark. At least you’re willing to go back and summarize your predictions, right and wrong.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
9:45 am
Thanks, Reid. And kudos on being first, which you were far too modest to claim.
lanier
December 26th, 2009
9:46 am
520 posts are not enough
snapshot
December 26th, 2009
9:46 am
Tech beat themselves against the mutts they did not beat Tech.
FUGLYDAWG
December 26th, 2009
9:48 am
Mark – spot on about the Dawgs needing a wake up – hope they finish up strong. Also wish the Jackets well against the Hawkeyes.
Merry Christmas and Happy holidays to all Dawg fans and most Techies !
D-man
December 26th, 2009
9:49 am
Who could do better? I mean really? Your a good man for trying Mark!
Blago
December 26th, 2009
9:50 am
Yeah, Mark. I wouldn’t be too hard on yourself. You’ve already got enough jerks on this message board to do that for you.
Milton
December 26th, 2009
9:50 am
Mark, great work this year. It is a tough time for newspapers, and I appreciate you making an effort to reach readers. I re-upped my AJC subscription, largely for this reason. I wish the blogs would stay focused on the issue, but too many people want to rant at each other over nothing. Please keep up the good work. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!
GA State in Ohio
December 26th, 2009
9:50 am
Mark, thanks for picking the Panthers to score. I’m holding you to that
Milton
December 26th, 2009
9:56 am
Oh Mark, been meaning to ask. I don’t see Stan Awtrey’s work in the sports section any more. He’s an old frind from college at Georgia State. Is he still in the news paper business??? I know there have been lots of cut backs and hate to see familar names leave.
Reality Check
December 26th, 2009
9:57 am
Hey Snapshot,
The Dawgs beat Tech by running it down your pathetic defense’s throat. If you mean “beat themselves” because of poor tackling, getting beat on the lines of scrimmage, and getting hit in the mouth, then I’d say you are correct.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
9:58 am
Stan no longer works for the AJC full-time, Milton, but he is, I believe, free-lancing for various publications. Including ours, if I’m not mistaken. (But I’m often mistaken.)
Milton
December 26th, 2009
10:04 am
Thanks Mark. Enjoy your work. Have a great holiday. Take some time off!
Without-a-clue
December 26th, 2009
10:04 am
The Techies may have “beaten themselves against the ‘Mutts’ “, but the score was still 30 – 24 HaHaHaHaHa! Deal with it!
1970Dawg
December 26th, 2009
10:07 am
Mark, Good recap. I’d give you an “A” overall. I know it’s too early to predict 2010, but what do you fore see in general for UGA and the Fl
gaturds for next season?
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:07 am
Tech didn’t beat itself against Georgia. Georgia was the better team that night. Credit where it’s due.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:09 am
I think Georgia will be better than 7-5, although how much better depends on the new quarterback. And I can’t imagine the Gators don’t slide some in Year 1 after Tim Tebow.
1970Dawg
December 26th, 2009
10:09 am
Tech has gotten really good at beating themselves against UGA the last decade, not that our players and coaches had anything to do with it HaHa
GTinAlpharetta
December 26th, 2009
10:10 am
I am most impressed by your 3 out of 4 of the college basketball final 4 this year. So, swami, is Tech going to make the field of 64 this year? And if they do, how far do you think they will go and if they don’t – is Paul Hewitt history? Have a great new year.
Some Sense
December 26th, 2009
10:13 am
Speakin’ of writers Mark…what’s up w/ Sekou???
Fleischman in Chi Towns Bed
December 26th, 2009
10:13 am
Did anyone from the bulldawg nation predict a 7-5 record? Or a berth in the Shrevegas Independence Bowel? It must be great to be a Georgia Bulldawg….
RomeDawg
December 26th, 2009
10:13 am
Not bad! What is your take on UGA and TECH football next year? I know, kinda dumb to ask but I love football. To me there are two seasons: football season and the rest of the year. GO DAWGS! And for all you Tech fans: 30-24, 339 and WE run this state! The ACC may be the 7th best conference in the nation so we still don’t know if Johnson’s offense works in big time college football.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:13 am
I think Tech will make the NCAA as a No. 5 seed and win three games in the Big Dance, GTinAlpharetta. In sum, I still think the Jackets will have a strong season, last Sunday’s dud against the Seminoles notwithstanding.
BJohnDawg
December 26th, 2009
10:14 am
Mark,strong record on the predictions.But you cannot get everyone of them right, and no one should really expect you to.Oh course there will always be someone ready to blast you for missing a game of a team they love. Good news is your not in Philly or NYC. Atlanta fans are a little more gentle.
Happy Holidays to all!Even Tech fans!
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:15 am
Sekou Smith now works for NBA.com, which is based in Atlanta. He still lives out here in Cobb County.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:17 am
Thanks, BJohnDawg. And the papers in New York, the tabloids in particular, are a bit different. They predict pretty much everything every single day, so it’s hard to remember exactly what they did and didn’t forecast.
Mike
December 26th, 2009
10:17 am
Too bad for ga that tennessee will now take over as the sec east champs. fla will still beat ga. 17 out of 20. why not? alabama and lsu will fight over the west for years to come.
SatchelBuzz
December 26th, 2009
10:19 am
Kudos on the picks,…well done. Big win for ugag in November,..yes it was an upset. It was their biggest win since they defeated Florida with Tebow playing with one arm. Yes,…..that too was an upset. Good things keep coming for Tech with CPJ in charge.
GO TECH!!!
chris
December 26th, 2009
10:20 am
Hey Mark…>Why LSU to win the west??? Haven’t we all learned by now that Les Miles is good for a couple blown games a year? Even the year they won the National title, he backed into it by a couple of unlikely loses by teams on the final day of the regular season.
I know the Braves aren’t done with off season signings but what is your prediction for 2010??? I’m not sure they can finish third as constructed right now. Too many old players with injury issues.
SatchelBuzz
December 26th, 2009
10:21 am
RomeDawg,……couldn’t run to Shreveport? Nah,…to easy. Actually don’t blame you. THWG!!!
sugarpikegang
December 26th, 2009
10:21 am
What do you predict for GT in 2010? More of the same or what?
Don
December 26th, 2009
10:21 am
Mark who do you think wins today? Does the acc go 0-2?
I think unc will win. It’s almost a home game and pitt will be down from losing to cincy. Big letdown.
I think the bc usc game will be very close but usc edges it out. So my guess is 1-1.
Scott
December 26th, 2009
10:23 am
You can’t make predictions for 2010 until you know who is coming back. JMHO
RomeDawg
December 26th, 2009
10:24 am
With the team the Braves currently have they couldn’t finish third in the SEC East. When will they learn signing old arse, injury riddle players will bite you in the butt.
Where have you gone Rico Brogna?
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:26 am
I would expect Tech to be a bit worse next season. I don’t see this defense losing Derrick Morgan and getting much better. Could be wrong, though.
Can’t imagine Southern Cal losing to BC. But I couldn’t imagine the Trojans in the Emerald Bowl, so what do I know?
And I guess I like Carolina over Pitt.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:28 am
Chris, what can I say? I started to come around on Les Miles — I kind of agreed with your take — and then he botches the Ole Miss game.
And I didn’t expect Alabama to be quite this good. I picked the Tide 11-1, which meant I figured it would be strong, but I didn’t see Bama going undefeated for the second consecutive regular season.
Hey Mark, 2010 predictions?
December 26th, 2009
10:28 am
How about some WAY too early predictions for next season? Here’s mine…
UGA will go 10-2 and play Alabama in the SECCG, not sure of the outcome of that yet. They will, of course, beat Tech and will also beat UF which will finish 7-5 and Meyer will wish he had taken the Notre Dame job.
It all falls apart for Tech in year 3 of the PJ experiment. Dwyer, Morgan and Burnett are all turning pro, so they end up 6-6 after a loss in the “Somewhere-out-west Bowl”. Clem’s sons will win the weak ACC but their record will still only be 8-4 which will have the BCS commissioners voting on whether the MAC or WAC needs to replace the ACC in the automatic BCS bid.
TCU will win the NC.
Pete Carroll will take another NFL job after USC goes 7-5.
Notre Dame will go to a BCS bowl and Brian Kelly will be proclaimed the Messiah.
Keenum from Houston wins the Heisman after throwing for about 6000 yards.
A.J. Green finishes 3rd in the balloting.
Nesbitt finishes 26th.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
10:28 am
Mark, congrats on your predictions. Not bad. But the Gators, even with some jrs. leaving, will still be the team to beat in the SEC East. They are still loading, and Meyer is bringing in perhaps the best recruiting class in the nation…and Dubose and Moore will be back at WR to go with Brantley (who will light up the passing lanes in the SEC next year). The Dawgs will be better (how could they be worse) next year, but still several big steps behind the Gators. oh….Dunlap’s parents want Carlos to come back next year and say it is 50/50 he will. For those who ripped (and will rip) this kid, Dunlap has never been in trouble before and comes from a great home and background. He is a super kid who made a real stupid mistake. I think he wants to come back and earn his rep back. The rest of the SEC better hope he doesn’t.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:31 am
TCU will win the national championship? That’s a bold pick. I’ll file that one. (And maybe steal it later.)
I would be higher on Georgia if we knew the identity of the new defensive coordinator. And also if we’d ever seen Aaron Murray in a real game. But I do think the Bulldogs will be better than 7-5.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
10:31 am
Hey, Georgia fan, Florida will never stoop as low as Georgia and go 7-5 under Meyer. You are day dreaming, as usual, about your team and beating the Gators, etc.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:32 am
I’d be surprised if Dunlap returns, TampaGator. He’s going to go so high in the draft that returning would be a huge risk.
And I don’t think the Gators will slide the way they did in 2007. Meyer has his guys in place now. I’d be surprised if they went worse than 10-2.
SatchelBuzz
December 26th, 2009
10:33 am
You’re probaby correct again Mark. There’s no way we will match this season,…giving the talent we’ll surely lose to the NFL. Morgan will never be replaced,….people catching on to the offense and no Dwyer or Thomas,..so there goes the big plays. Oh brother,…what will we ever do?,..please be sure to tell CPJ that it’s over,…yeah,..tell him we’re done.
See you in Charlotte.
THWG!
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:34 am
The Tech offense will be fine, SatchelBuzz. Dwyer would be a loss, but he’s not irreplaceable. Nesbitt, on the other hand, is irreplaceable.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
10:34 am
by the way, no comments on here about the great possibility that Willie Martinez will become the LB or DB coach at Florida after the bowl game. Say what you want, Willie is a great position coach and a great recruiter, especially in Florida. This will be a great add to the Florida coaching staff for next year. Chuch Heater, it looks like, is going to step up and become the DC at Florida (and therefore the Martinez hire). Getting Martinez to recruit south Florida will be huge for the Gators and, as I said, he is a really good position coach (although not a great DC).
TML
December 26th, 2009
10:34 am
Again, I find it humorous that beating Tech is now the highlight of the Buttlickers’ season. My, have the tables turned since preseason 2008.
“Toe Meets Leather” available at http://www.stinGTees.com.
Hey Mark, 2010 predictions?
December 26th, 2009
10:35 am
In all honesty, I agree with ya about our new D coordinator. That will tell the tale. While I got ya here….(speaking of TCU) you haven’t heard from any of your “inside operatives” if Bumpas has been given any consideration have you?
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:35 am
And let me wait a few more weeks on the Braves. Wren might have made eight more deals by New Year’s.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:36 am
Truth to tell, Dick Bumpas seems only to come up on these message boards. I really haven’t heard his name in media-type discussions.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:38 am
Which doesn’t necessarily mean anything. I hadn’t heard anything about the Braves trading for Melky Cabrera or signing Troy Glaus, and those things happened.
Alan
December 26th, 2009
10:38 am
GT has some guys on defense they redshirted this season that will be a big addition next year. Thomas would be the biggest loss if he leaves.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
10:38 am
Mark….Dunlap’s parents stated that his draft status has been hurt by the incident, and it might be more about pride than money for them and Carlos. But, if he has a great Sugar Bowl, which I think he will, his draft position will go back to where it was….and he will be gone, as you believe. Also, I think you might be dead on with the 10-2 (I think 11-1) Gator prediction…but one of the loses will not be to Georgia.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:40 am
I know Tech has high hopes for the redshirts, Alan, and I also know their top commitments are all defensive linemen or defensive backs. And I think you’re right about Demaryius Thomas: It’s pretty much assumed Morgan and Dwyer won’t be back, but Bay Bay’s return could be a nice start to the offseason.
Barkin'Dog
December 26th, 2009
10:40 am
Mark… you did it again! You had another fine year of prognostications. I, for one, did not approve of your UGA football estimation this season, but it was actually better than the result. I respect anyone who owns up to his predictions/comments, and you already know what I think of you as a sport writer (one of the best in the business). I’m in a Bowl Pick Pool where I am 2-4 so far, and not alone, as many pro pickers are in the same boat, many at 1-5 (I did have SMU winning). Picking winners is a very inexact science, and few do it better than you. I will say I like Jeff Schultz’s picks (against the line) too, for the most part. But, it’s his levity that makes his picks fun to read about.
Here’s hoping you enjoy the rest of the holiday, and the bowls, and we all enjoy another exciting new year in sports – preferably with integrity and soon a college football playoff (without Congressional intervention). Go Dawgs, Falcons (get us that consecutive winning season), Hawks, Braves, and yuch, yes, Tech in the Orange! Happy New Year one and all!
JTH
December 26th, 2009
10:41 am
“Jeff Francoeur did not hit .285″
If he had Atlanta would have won the wildcard by a game and a half, and he would still be a Brave with a new 5 year deal.
RAMBLE ON!!!
December 26th, 2009
10:43 am
Mark, every time you say, “I fully expect”…I winch.
Especially when it comes to GT Basketball. I remember you saying, “I fully expect Tech to beat BC last year at the “Thriller” Dome (It’s not thriller anymore), same as FSU this year. The only thing you can “fully expect” from GT Basketball is missed FT’s, and lots of turnovers.
Who do you see winning the Orange Bowl?
I enjoy your reads very much. Have a happy New Year!!!
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:44 am
Thanks, Barkin’.
And, not that you asked, here’s the Bradley Rule on bowl predicting: Don’t. Because bowl results — except for the BCS title — are pretty much functions of motivation, and it’s hard to know which team will want to play and which won’t. I mean, would anyone have picked Tech to lose by 35 points to LSU in Atlanta last New Year’s Eve? But LSU was 7-5 and was mad about being 7-5, and the Jackets had had a month to hear how wonderful they were after winning in Athens.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
10:45 am
I fully expect to declare a moratorium on the phrase, “I fully expect.” Thanks, Ramble On.
G
December 26th, 2009
10:46 am
Bowl game predictions
Ga 27 AM 24
Gt 31 Iowa 23
Cincy 27 uf 20
Unc 20 Pitt 17
Alab 16 Texas 14
Tcu 37 Boise 28
Vt 26 Tenn 20
Clem 24 Kty 20
RAMBLE ON!!!
December 26th, 2009
10:47 am
Dwyer will be back,
MalibuGT
December 26th, 2009
10:48 am
Mark, that’s probably better results than most of the talking heads on TV could aspire to.
There’s a reason bookies make the money with sports bets!
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
10:49 am
Still, no comments about Willie Martinez possibly becoming a postion coach at Florida…boy, the hate for one man stops as soon as he leaves town (or gets booted out). Still, it will be a great addition to the Florida staff if it happens. The man can really recruit.
The Esteemed GM
December 26th, 2009
10:56 am
Mark, why don’t you turn your prediction powers to telling us what Frank Wren’s next questionable move will be to save us $ in the ATL?
GWJ
December 26th, 2009
10:58 am
UGA dominates Tech in series……60-39-5
B'Ham Jacket
December 26th, 2009
10:58 am
Mark, who do you think is more emotionally and physically motivated to win the Orange Bowl? GT or Iowa?
Everything I read says Iowa is more motivated, but I don’t understand that since Tech was so embarrassed in the Peach Bowl(Chik-Fil-A) last year! Also, the money pickers have GT by 4.
Who Dat
December 26th, 2009
11:01 am
Mark you had a really good prediction year for 2009. You get high fives for having an annual
accountable column. Wishing you all the best for 2010 and keep calling them like you see it.
SatchelBuzz
December 26th, 2009
11:02 am
Would love to have seen TCU and BS play others so they’d both get beat and we could stop the madness. No quality depth in either conference. It’s a joke that both are playing in the BCS. TCU is decent,…so maybe,..but year in, year out,…no way. Now that the genie is out of the bottle,…what do you do,…give the “have-nots” a place at the table every year? Ridiculous.
jeffrey d
December 26th, 2009
11:03 am
If he had Atlanta would have won the wildcard by a game and a half, and he would still be a Brave with a new 5 year deal.
The Braves tried to offer him an extension but he wouldn’t take it because he thought he deserved more.
dd
December 26th, 2009
11:03 am
30-24
Motel 6 Shreveport
December 26th, 2009
11:04 am
Mark, who draws the short straw to attend the weedeater bowl from AJC staff? LOL
BANDITDAWGG
December 26th, 2009
11:05 am
snapshot you obviously dont know how to read a stat sheet georgia totally dominated both sides of the ball. All of you tech nerds just cant accept good old ass whooping from the dawggs.Better luck next year woof woof woof go Dawggs.
Barkin'Dog
December 26th, 2009
11:06 am
I agree with your “functions of motivation” theory… look at SMU. They wanted that game for June and his return to Hawaii… more than a Nevada team without it’s star RBs and, just learned, it’s LB who was arrested for shoplifting. Look out for them in the bowls to come – the run and shoot is awesome to watch when done well. And how about the BYU game? They were playing in their 5th consecutive Las Vegas game, but clearly wanted to show their talent over a less-enthused Beaver team, down about missing the Rose. Both of those games lead me to believe BC has a chance against S. Cal… should be fun to see. Have a great weekend… and come-on, man-up Falcons… we need this win Sunday!!
Cody
December 26th, 2009
11:06 am
Hey Tampa Gator,
Last word on Willie M had him talking to The U and FSU.The man can recruit I will give him that .
James
December 26th, 2009
11:09 am
Mark,
Thanks for a great year of posting and picking.
I was thinking about this the other day–and you reminded me when you mentioned you never would have guessed UGA would lose to KY and then beat GT…
Do you think UGA spent a good portion of their prep time against KY focusing on Tech? Maybe Martinez, trying to save his job, or Richt realizing that losing rivalry games in already disappointing years got his predecessor fired?
Either way, we got our butts kicked fair and square.
Also, Clemson and Miami both admitted at the beginning of the season that they spent much more time preparing for the triple option than for the offenses of their other early opponents. Do you think more teams will start to do that, perhaps risking a lack of preparation for other opponents just to avoid guaranteeing a loss to GT because their defense doesn’t ‘get’ how to defend the TO?
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
11:11 am
Cody…he interviewed with Meyer this week and, according to some sources, talked to Meyer about either with DB or LB position coaching position, If Chuck Heater is named the DC afte the bowl game, which many sports writers in Florida think he will, I would think Willie will become a Gator position coach. Whoever gets Willie will be getting a very good postion coach and a great recruiter. His leaving Georgia will hurt their recruiting efforts in Florida, I believe.
Marvin Mangrum
December 26th, 2009
11:13 am
Years ago I never imagined that you would be my new Bisher, but I must tell you , you are very good at writing and just as good at predicting. I do really enjoy hearing your thoughts. In 1960 I had a 7th grade teacher who told me of the Atlanta Journal and Furman Bisher, I been hooked for ever more. Forty nine years of Bisher and quite a bit of you. And Sir you are just as enjoyable. Thank you for your thoughts, thank you for your insights, thank god for computers, cause my AJC went away this year!
Vince Dooley
December 26th, 2009
11:17 am
Predictions for 2010,
1. Georgia will go 8-4 and claim another National Championship, even though their record is not quite as good as a 13-0 Alabama.
2. Georgia Tech will go 9-3, and lose in the ACC championship game.
3. UGA fans will continue to leave trash out of the trash cans at Sanford
4. 100 more robberies will take place at GT before football season starts
5. Braves will fire Frank Wren after he decides to trade Tommy Hanson and Jair Jurjens for Jarrod Saltalamachia
jimmy
December 26th, 2009
11:17 am
mark you had a great year congrat’s if you see mr bisher tell him we miss him
Matt "Choke" Ryan
December 26th, 2009
11:18 am
YOU PREDICTED:
1. The CHOKE is the best rookie qb EVER
- Still has not made the pro bowl
- Still has no playoff wins (Flacco has 2 & counting)
- Still has no back-to-back playoff appearance (Flacco in his 2nd)
- Statistics have regressed (All Flacco’s have improved)
1. YOU PREDICTED SMITH/DIMITROFF better than MORA/MCKAY ERA:
- No playoff win (Mora had 1 in 1st season)
- No division titles (Mora won 1 in 1st season)
- No championship game appearances (Mora made it in 1st season)
3. YOU PREDICTED FALCONS:
- Would win division (Not even close)
- You predicted they would finish 10-6 (I think you meant Ravens)
Maybe predictions are not your thing
Steve Spurrier
December 26th, 2009
11:18 am
Hey, Mark. Your worst nightmare will occur next year when Spurrier and Co. win the East. About 18 starters return and while Norwood will be missed, Robertson and Paulk will return from injuries. Bank on it.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
11:18 am
I think Tech will have a tough time with Iowa. Still think the Jackets will win — didn’t I just say picking bowls is bad strategy? — but I see the game being close to the final 10 minutes. Just not sure Iowa can score the 30 points it will need.
Chris
December 26th, 2009
11:20 am
Hey Mark……You always do your Final Four Fiasco for NCAA basketball. How about coming up with a 2010 predictions contest that involves a range of sports and teams?
Vince Dooley
December 26th, 2009
11:20 am
Predictions for 2010,
1. Georgia will go 8-4 and claim another National Championship, even though their record is not quite as good as a 13-0 Alabama.
11-2 GEORGIA TECH in ORANGE BOWL
December 26th, 2009
11:20 am
I predict Georgia Tech will finish 12-2 with a final # 7 ranking.
Thanks for a great season,
………………………………….ACC CHAMPS………………………
Vince Dooley
December 26th, 2009
11:22 am
Predictions 2010,
Georgia fans set fire to Sanford Stadium and burn it to the ground after Tech wins in Athens for a second straight time
Gen Neyland
December 26th, 2009
11:24 am
Yes MB, I recall your picking Tennessee at 4-8. I wasn’t going to point it out but I’m glad to see you did. I had them at .500 in the SEC, 8-4 and beating UGA as CLK’s first SEC win. No way I had them finishing 2nd in the SEC East though. Next year will be tougher on Kiffin than this one. Their 2010 schedule won’t permit much better if not a bit worse. Oregon, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, LSU just to name a few coupled with the QB/OL issues that’s coming…First things first. Beat VT and GBO…
Sonny Clusters
December 26th, 2009
11:26 am
Clusters had a good Christmas and we hope you did, too. We was very quiet Christmas Eve listening for anything downstairs and we didn’t hear any noise. Next morning, we was up early and went downstairs and found some unexpected gifts. We got a Mr Met action figure and a Mets jersey with Jeff’s number on it. Well, we’ve had Jeff’s number for some time now and we’ll probably use that Mets jersey just for yard work. When we was playing ball together we was pretty close but not getting to go on that golf trip has caused some hard feelings for this Clusters. Cheering for the Mets don’t seem right anyway. We still are a Braves fan and will be forever even when they won’t play small ball with a small ball lineup. Mark’s predictions was pretty spot on and we recall when we was asked to make predictions for the school paper and we was always picking teams that had orange for a school color. That’s probably what we’ll do again and we was noticing Tech will be in an Orange Bowl and that should be worth picking Tech. We was never sure what color the Advocar Bowl will be but we was betting it won’t be anything to do with orange. Still, we wish Tech and Georgia both a very successful trip to Miami and to Shreveport.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
11:31 am
True story: After the 1969 World Series, I sent off a for Mets button that had Mr. Met’s smiling face on it. I believe I still have it somewhere. I don’t wear it nearly as often as I should, though.
WonderDawg
December 26th, 2009
11:32 am
Oh yeah, TampaGator, Willie did a fine job with our DBs the last few years. Good luck with that….
Sonny Clusters
December 26th, 2009
11:32 am
We was just contacted and told it is the Advocare Bowl and not the Advocar Bowl. We never heard of an Advocar anyway but it could have been Swedish like the Saab. Mark, we was friend with Dave Kindred. Do you remember him? They has been some good writers at the paper over the years and you are one of them, as was Kindred. Mr Bisher and a few others was legends. It takes awhile to become a legend, though, unless you are Paul Johnson.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
11:33 am
And thanks, Marvin Mangrum, I’m much obliged.
Is a 7-6 season a sucess? - Page 3 - VolNation
December 26th, 2009
11:33 am
[...] "Where I really messed up (other than Vandy) was on Tennessee: I thought the Vols would stink. They didn’t. I picked them to go 4-8, losing to Georgia and Vanderbilt and Kentucky. They went 7-5 and beat all three. (I was also wrong about Florida scoring 63 points on Tennessee; the correct total was 23. But what’s 40 points among friends?)" Bradley's year in picks: Good on Tech, less good on the Vols | Mark Bradley [...]
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
11:35 am
I read Dave Kindred growing up, Sonny. (He wrote for Louisville Courier-Journal back then.) He was pretty much my role model. My dad loved reading him, too. Working with Dave here was the highlight of my so-called career.
SSIgator
December 26th, 2009
11:37 am
Mark -
For those that think UF is going to slip and UGA will rise above: Another quote from the Orlando Sentinel – “None of this is to say the Gators are going to morph into say, Georgia.” Obviously UGA is not being looked upon as an up and coming team. See you in Jax puppies.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
11:37 am
Oh, and James, I don’t think the Tech game had any effect on Georgia-Kentucky. Georgia was in good shape against the Cats until it started turning the ball over in the second half. If you’re looking ahead, that tends to show a bit sooner.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
11:39 am
I would still rate Florida ahead of Georgia going into 2010, SSIgator. I think most folks would.
SSIgator
December 26th, 2009
11:40 am
Not the ever delusional dawggies
Delusion Dawg
December 26th, 2009
11:41 am
Can the Dawgs give the Gators a better game in Jacksonville next year? Maybe……..maybe not.
Mark Bradley says:
“I would be higher on Georgia if we knew the identity of the new defensive coordinator. And also if we’d ever seen Aaron Murray in a real game.
So true, the Dawgies are talking about this kid like he is the second coming, its funny how when September 2010 comes he will have not played in a game in almost two years………………in high school………..against high school defenses.
Dandydon
December 26th, 2009
11:43 am
I understand how you techies fill you beat yourselves against us (not
true) for we beat ourselves in a couple of games.
WonderDawg
December 26th, 2009
11:46 am
SSIGator, well, UGA might as well just drop football since the Orlando (FL) Sentinel says we are sooooo lowly a program. A lot of folks seem to forget the UF “morphed” into a pretty sorry team two years ago (even with Teabow!!!!!). After we kicked your sorry butts, lowly Michigan did the same…
Cobb Dawg
December 26th, 2009
11:46 am
snapshot said: “Tech beat themselves against the mutts they did not beat Tech”
snapshot, this is laughable for many reasons. Among them is the grammar/punctuation. Then there’s the fact that the Dawgs hung 339 rusing yards on Tech’s hapless defense. Anyone watching the game, perhaps with the exception of the typical Tech fan, saw a well-planned, well-executed offensive scheme on the part of the Dawgs. Now listen, you’ll get another win in 8 years of so. Be patient and stop whining.
ratherBgambling
December 26th, 2009
11:49 am
Mark
Please include moral victory predictions for UGA and UT next year.
Thanks for the column.
Lilburn Dawg
December 26th, 2009
11:51 am
Mark….switching gears here….wanted to give you a thought for an upcoming column. Could you put together the seating capacity at all of the bowl games and then compare with the number of tickets sold? I realize you can’t do this before the games are played, but it would be nice. The reason I am curious is what looked like the very low number of fans who attended the Hawaii Bowl. It looked like that UGA would have more fans watching their spring game than the number present in Hawaii. I just wondered how all of the bowls will make out financially and which ones are dragging the bottom of the barrel.
Mark Bradley
December 26th, 2009
11:55 am
That’s a good idea, Lilburn Dawg, but I can tell you already that all bowls — save the Rose and the BCS title game — figure to be hurting. People aren’t traveling the way they did five years ago, and the BCS has had the effect of marginalizing every bowl except the title tilt.
And think about this: Georgia Tech and Iowa are playing on Jan. 5. That’s a Tuesday night after most people have gone back to work/school. People who might be happy to travel over New Year’s will thinking twice about doing it so long after the holidays.
GT Fan...
December 26th, 2009
12:02 pm
From Dec 26th 10:28am post …..
“It all falls apart for Tech in year 3 of the PJ experiment. Dwyer, Morgan and Burnett are all turning pro, so they end up 6-6 after a loss in the “Somewhere-out-west Bowl”. Clem’s sons will win the weak ACC but their record…”
Comments like these are what’s so funny about delusional dog fans. Gee, in PJ’s 13 years as a HC or the previous 13 as OC (Navy, Hawaii, Ga Southern) not a single team has “fallen apart” once PJ arrives on the scene. But, this DDF (delusional dog fan) thinks it will suddenly happen at GT. Sorry my friend, I know it’s probably the one thing you want most to happen next season, but it ain’t gonna happen. PJ’s too good of a coach, and he’s got the program headed in the right direction. Facts that are obvious to you, but you are too delusional to actually admit it.
WonderDawg
December 26th, 2009
12:11 pm
I agree GT Fan. It’s idiotic to call PJ an experiment. Even if somehow teams figured out the PJ’s option, he would change to the spread or pro set in the blink of an eye. He’s a great coach.
GT Fan...
December 26th, 2009
12:13 pm
Mark B …. I totally disagree with you saying Nesbitt is irreplacable. The 2 redshirts (Luallen & Sims) are atheletically gifted recruits more suited to run this offense at their current level than Nesbitt was coming out of high school. It might be one of those two or he might be just a sophomore in high school right now, but PJ will get a QB that reminds football fans of the Jamel Hollloway, Tommy Frazier, Tracy Hamm QBs that have shined in this type of offense in the past. That is something all GT fans can look forward too, and their opponents can fear – it’s going to happen, sooner or later.
On the Orange Bowl & Jan 5th ….. that’s exactly why I can’t attend. It’s a Tuesday night AFTER the (company) Holidays, and my COMPANY isn’t emotionally invested to the Jackets, so it’s work, work, work for me. Yeah, I’d say the BCS (bunch of dam# crooks) is doing GREAT things for the bowl system!
B'Ham Jacket
December 26th, 2009
12:14 pm
Mark, do you know how the sell of GT tickets for the Orange Bowl is going?
Indicted
December 26th, 2009
12:17 pm
SatchelBuzz, if not for the automatic tie in GT woudn’t even be in a BCS bowl. As for TCU, check back and see how hard the ACC lobbied to keep TCU out of the Orange Bowl. TCU would beat the mortal hell out of GT and the ACC knows it.
Not Disappointed
December 26th, 2009
12:19 pm
Mark, I really appreciate you, Jeff & Doug the for info and input. “A Helluva lot of fun on the blogs. Win or Lose it has been fun.” I just hope the up coming year is fun. Hell, I would settle for half as fun. What a year! So, thank you and we look forward to many more blogs…..
In 2010 the Dawgs will improved. Also. Paul Johnson’s Jackets will improve with a better offensive line. I really don’t think the defense can get much worse. It should be another 10 win season.
Ramblin Wreck for life!
SSIgator
December 26th, 2009
12:23 pm
WonderDawg -
So does that mean UGA will be pre-season #1 for 2010 also? I guess in a puppies mind it equates to that. UGA should consider 8-4 very good next year. Might even make it to the Outback Bowl again. Wait until next year – the mating call of the dawggies.
GT Fan...
December 26th, 2009
12:25 pm
Mark B,
I totally disagree with your comment about Nesbitt being irreplacable. Luallen or Sims, both gifted atheletes, are way more suited to run this offense coming out of high school that was Nesbitt. It might be one of these 2 or he might be a freshman in high school right now, but guaranteed is this….PJ will have a QB at GT that reminds everyone of the Jamel Holloway, Tommy Frazier, Tracy Hamm, Raymon Gross type QBs who have previously shined in this type system.
On the Orange Bowl & Jan 5th … that’s exactly why I can’t be there – it’s AFTER the (company) holiday season, and since my company is emotionally invested to the Jackets like I am, it’s work, work, work in this crappy econmoic environment we’re in right now. Yeah, the crooked BCS is doing wonders for the Bowl system.
Rating my predictions
December 26th, 2009
12:31 pm
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PN
December 26th, 2009
12:37 pm
Lilburn dog-
This is clearly an attempt by you to try to show a weak GT following to the Orange Bowl. Fair enough. But, I defer to:
“Georgia has sold about 6,000 tickets — half of its allotment –- to the Dec. 28 Independence Bowl against Texas A&M, associate athletics director Alan Thomas said.”
ttp://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/georgia-candidate-ko enning-hired-246396.html
Georgia’s ticklefest is in the middle of the holidays, not on a Tuesday night after the holidays are over. UGA’s fanbase is 3 times as large as the GT fanbase in metro Atlanta (150,000 to 50,000 living alumni in Atlanta), yet UGA has sold 6,000 tickets. Impressive.
Prediction
December 26th, 2009
12:38 pm
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Hillbilly Deluxe
December 26th, 2009
12:39 pm
It’s admirable that you go over your picks and show how you stacked up. You had a pretty fair year looks to me like.
While you’re predicting, assuming I live 40 more years, you think I’ll ever see the Cubs in the World Series?
Clint
December 26th, 2009
12:42 pm
Hey Mark,
Have you heard anything about John Chavis from LSU being a possible DC replacement at UGA?
GT Fan...
December 26th, 2009
12:42 pm
should say “company is NOT emotionally invested……”
Indicted, you are a great assumption artist. TCU would kill GT b/c why – b/c they have lost 2 less games than GT? Their D stats are ranked so high? B/c you believe everything you read? Are you also ASSuming that Ok St, UK, UT, or LSU would beat GA if they played again? Things that actually happened ON THE FIELD, and I’ll guarantee you’d say GA would beat them all if they played again. TCU & GT have a common opponent this season – Clemson. TCU won 14-10, GT won 30-27 & 39-34, and you have somehow surmised that TCU would “beat the mortal hell” out the Jackets.
Yeah, good one – the ACC “lobbied” to not have TCU in the game. If you haven’t noticed it yet DA, the BCS is crooked & flawed. It’s not about who the fans & schools want in these games, it’s about who the BCS wants in them.
willie martinez
December 26th, 2009
12:43 pm
clint, i can answer that for you: NO
willie martinez
December 26th, 2009
12:47 pm
hillbilly: NO
robdawg
December 26th, 2009
12:53 pm
Bradley, Who cares.
You are still a tech loving/prejudiced NERD. You will pick them again next year, and we will beat them with a freshman at QB.
Happy New Year NERD!!
Sam
December 26th, 2009
12:56 pm
He’s right GT Fan. The ACC lobbied to keep TCU out of the Orange. Of all the teams GT could have faced, TCU woud have been a nightmare matchup for Tech on both sides of the ball. The ACC is becoming panicky over their pitiful image and are praying for something other than their annual bowl humiliation. The ACC couldn’t afford to have TCU beating their champion.
I bet MB knows a little about what went on behind the scenes to keep both BSU and TCU away from BCS teams.
Lilburn Dawg
December 26th, 2009
1:01 pm
Mark, you are right about people not wanting to travel after the holidays so I’m sure that will hurt the bowl attendence. You mention the Rose Bowl and the BCS title bowl are not hurting….and of course the Bowl here in Atlanta is sold-out. I thought it was telling in an earlier AJC article that said that Ga. Tech’s bowl tickets were selling for about $125 each but that UGA’s bowl tickets were only selling for $30-35 and that UGA couldn’t sell all of theirs at that low price. So I was wondering about all of the rest of the bowls and how they were doing.
Sam
December 26th, 2009
1:01 pm
And btw GT Fan. Your’e a loudmouthed moron. And a DUMBAZZ! On top of being ignorant.
Dan D.
December 26th, 2009
1:06 pm
Same old shi%! GT fans have an excuse for everything. You mites are perennial NCs when it comes to excuse making.
GWB
December 26th, 2009
1:08 pm
If you love your Jackets so much GT Fan, burn some vacation. Isn’t that what most of the TRUE Tech fans will be doing?
Nachos
December 26th, 2009
1:10 pm
The 2010 SEC Championship game will feature…… Alabama vs. Tennessee.
and Allbarn will still be 7-5
Hey Mark, 2010 predictions?
December 26th, 2009
1:16 pm
O…..M……G!!!!!!!!!!! This is a “dear diary” moment!!!!! I’m actually going to agree with “GT Fan” on something. I absolutely agree that the BCS is “crooked and flawed”. But as for TCU vs Tech? Forget about it dude. Their defense is the real deal man. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad you got Iowa in the Orange bowl my yellow and black clad friends….you might actually win.
bigdawg
December 26th, 2009
1:16 pm
Too bad Bush never looked back all the bad predictions HE made. And, yes, I remember when Dave Kindred was at the AJC…he was cut from the same cloth as Rice and Smith (Grantland and Red, not Jerry and Mike).
GWB
December 26th, 2009
1:17 pm
Maybe in Futbol, Nachos.
Mark "Crimson Crier" Ingram
December 26th, 2009
1:20 pm
WonderDawg says “UF “morphed” into a pretty sorry team two years ago (even with Teabow!!!!!). After we kicked your sorry butts, lowly Michigan did the same…”
UGA did not lose to UF in 2005 nor UF to UGA in 2007 due to Shockley’s or Tebow’s injuries. They both loss because the winning team had a superior experienced defense. After the 2006 BCS Championship UF loss 9 out of 11 starters on defense and played close to half true freshman due basically to Urban’s poor first recruiting class that he had less than 1 month to work (only 4 players out of that class ended up starting any significant games).
UF will have a falloff in 2010 but not as much as in 2007 due to good recruiting classes since 2006. How much falloff will depend on how many Gator juniors make the jump to the NFL, for the big bucks, before any new salary cap. If the majority of the juniors jump, I predict the Gators will win 9 games next year losing to atleast 2 SEC West teams.
GWB
December 26th, 2009
1:20 pm
Does anybody else think Ed Orgeron and Tom Cable were separated at birth?
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
1:26 pm
Woonderdog…I thought Wille was your DC and not your DB coach…am I wrong on that one? At Florida, they have a DC and a DB coach, one being not the same as the other. Maybe the Georgia head coach needs to look into that similar coaching organizational system for effective player skill development and they might not be 7-5 next year. Just saying……
LOL
December 26th, 2009
1:26 pm
“The 2010 SEC Championship game will feature…… Alabama vs. Tennessee.
and Allbarn will still be 7-5″
And Nachos and his gay lover Fleischman will still be completely classless!
Vince Dooley
December 26th, 2009
1:28 pm
dead blam it, I’ll never be as good as those darn Tech coaches Heisman, and Bobby Dodd, I will never get an award named after me!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sandman1
December 26th, 2009
1:31 pm
LMAO! That’s funny GWB. You would think that all those Jesus pictures and crucifixes on the wall and that huge family bible on the coffee table would have clued ole Ed in before he dropped all those F bombs on Marlon Brown’s grandmama. Of course a couple of Scotches too many will do that. I wonder if lil Kiffy fined ole Ed for RUI for that screw up.
Sandman1
December 26th, 2009
1:33 pm
TampaGator, Willie was BVG’s DB coach and he personally coached the DBs when he was the DC.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
1:34 pm
Additionally…for you Dawg fans “dreaming” of a big Gator downfall next year…better first take a look at the talent coming back next year on their roster (even with some of the Jrs. leaving) and I think you will wake up from dreamland. The depth of young talent on the Gator roster is truely amazing…and they will most likely have the number one recruiting class this year to add to it. And, again, Brantley is the real deal. Dream all you want. The Gators will win the SEC East next year…again…and play Bama (or possibly LSU) for the SEC title. This time, the motivation will be on the Gator side of the ball. Trouble is, none of those teams will be #1 or #2 going into the game next year because of the schedule both teams play…and they also play one another in the regular season. Georgia is at least another year away from competing with the Gators in the East…and by then it will probably be the Gators and the Vols…as much as I hate Kiffin’s coaching style and all that.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
1:37 pm
Sandman1…like I said, maybe the Dawg’s HC should look into that approach to managing his team…as how did that work for you…or Willie for that matter? I personally think the guy is a good coach and a great recruiter and hope he ends up on the Gator staff…but not as the DC.
Vince Dooley
December 26th, 2009
1:40 pm
2010 Prediction,
Georgia goes 8-4 and its fans claim another National Championship even though it is not quite as good as Alabama’s 13-0 record.
The Dude (Andrew Sherwin)
December 26th, 2009
1:53 pm
I’m not 100% positive about this, but I’m pretty sure the Orange Bowl got first pick of the at-large teams. They chose Iowa because Iowa has proven in the past it’s fan base travels well. It’s pretty much that simple ($$ ticket sales). I think that might quell the conspiracy theorists.
Sandman1
December 26th, 2009
1:54 pm
TampaGator, Kirby Smart also coaches the DBs at Alabama. The DC handling a position is common. Willie’s soft zones, cover 2s, and fear of playing man up is the problem most have with him. Personnel could have something to do with that but UGA did seem to play better D when Willie went man and used his blitz packages.
jumbeauxtiger
December 26th, 2009
1:57 pm
Thanks Mark for reminded us of your predictions. Whether anyone agrees with you or not, you do a great job of bringing up issues that generate discussion.
I was wrong about the Vols too and they have had a surprisingly good season.
TampaGator, 2010 will be an interesting year for the Gators without Tebow and the loss of some assistants. I still believe the Gators will win the East and go 10-2 or perhaps 11-1.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
Sandman1
December 26th, 2009
2:04 pm
b/r
Featured Columnist
What’s Next For Georgia Tech
1) TCU —The Horned Frogs ought to lobby hard for an Orange Bowl berth but the ACC fought just as hard to keep them out. The Orange Bowl would make sense, so would the Fiesta Bowl for TCU.
Statistically speaking, this would probably be the least-appealing opponent for Georgia Tech. Gary Patterson’s crew are a wicked second in the nation defensive, third against the run and third against the pass. Additionally, TCU’s got the kind of strong, physical defensive line that can wreck Tech’s offense in a bad way.
The ACC wanted Iowa and in the end got them. On paper, this is probably the most appealing match-up for Georgia Tech, but Ferentz is not a coach to be trifled with, and Iowa has had a lot of luck run its way this season.
Read it and weep The Dude (Andrew Sherwin). The ACC wanted no part of TCU.
GWB
December 26th, 2009
2:05 pm
Appears you “quelled” nothing huh little Andrew?
GT4EVER
December 26th, 2009
2:11 pm
spirited discussions as usual. A few things to clarify though::
GT’s official colors are White and Old Gold … not Yellow and Black (those are Iowa’s colors). Yeah call me picky … now bring on some asinine comments …
Didn’t know about GT lobbying against playing TCU in the Orange Bowl …. Mr. Bradley can you confirm??
Admittedly, and I repeat Admittedly, GT and the ACC in general have not performed well in bowls during the current BCS era (GT has lost its past 4 bowls and has a 23-15 bowl record overall). But if you look at conference performances overall, the PAC 10, SEC and ACC are the 3 conferences with the highest bowl game winning percentages. Not trying to incite any crazed arguments here … just pointing out a fact to keep in mind. Now bring on more asinine comments …
Obviously, GT needs to “right the ship” immediately regarding its recent history in bowl games. There would be no better way to do so than make a big statement in the Orange Bowl against Iowa. Current “experts” have GT +4 pts in the spread, and I tend to agree … the game is gonna be close.
Pago Flyer
December 26th, 2009
2:14 pm
So is there a state law that says all college football teams have to have so many pony-tail so called trainers to run out and stand??
that game meant everything to tech
December 26th, 2009
2:15 pm
30 to 24….not long till next year’s game tech fans..enjoy the offseason…things are back right in the state of
Georgia as the state’s best football team won 30 to 24 after the fluke win by tech in 2008
You notice
December 26th, 2009
2:18 pm
how all the dog fans are talking about Tech’s bowl game but not at all about theirs. Where are the mighty dogs playing again?
You notice
December 26th, 2009
2:21 pm
How they have nothing good to say about their team this year, so all they can do is try to tear down Tech’s
Can't wait
December 26th, 2009
2:25 pm
for the dogs to collapse again between the hedges against the yellow jackets in 2010
GWB
December 26th, 2009
2:26 pm
Bowls Wins Losses Ties Win %
SEC 348 190 149 9 .559
Pac-10 193 103 88 2 .539
Big Ten 209 97 111 1 .467
ACC 166 81 83 2 .494
Big 8 127 63 63 1 .500
Southwest 151 63 80 8 .444
Big 12 92 45 47 0 .489
Big East 76 42 34 0 .553
WAC 101 42 58 1 .421
You stand corrected GT4ever…as usual.
BitDawgBarking
December 26th, 2009
2:28 pm
Appears the ACC isn’t even at .500 in all bowls GT4ever. You mites sure throw out a lot of revisionist history in these blogs.
BitDawgBarking
December 26th, 2009
2:30 pm
Bring on some more of your “asinine comments” GT4ever. LMAO!
willie martinez
December 26th, 2009
2:32 pm
Mark, the blog’s getting worse and worse. people on holiday with nothing to do have found it.
Robert
December 26th, 2009
2:34 pm
GT4ever, the ACC even sucks hind tit to the Big East in bowl winning %.
Bowl Records
December 26th, 2009
2:36 pm
Georgia 25-16-3 = 56.8% winning percentage
Georgia Tech 22-15 = 59.5% winning percentage
WonderDawg
December 26th, 2009
2:36 pm
willie, you talking about people with nothing to do???
Bowl Record II
December 26th, 2009
2:43 pm
Georgia = percentage of bowl games lost – 39.02%
Ga Tech= percentage of bowl games lost – 40.54%
Bowl Records
December 26th, 2009
2:48 pm
Georgia = percentage of bowl games tied – 6.8% (a tie is like kissing your sister)
Ga Tech= percentage of bowl games tied – 0.0%
savannahdawg
December 26th, 2009
2:51 pm
Kudos to the Vols for exceeding expectations. Give the devil his due. But, remember Big Guy you can’t spell slUT without a UT…the NCAA will be the ultimate winner.
willie martinez
December 26th, 2009
2:52 pm
thats right wonder. at least i have an excuse for time on my hands. best, willie
D(r)ooley
December 26th, 2009
2:55 pm
Florida is your daddy Dawgs.
Willie
December 26th, 2009
2:58 pm
Hope you get that job with UF, you will enjoy working for a winner instead of 7-5 unranked losers. I know you took the blame for this season even though your D was constantly on the field due to lack of O and turnovers.
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
2:59 pm
Don’t lose this Orange Bowl nats.
BoBo
December 26th, 2009
3:00 pm
Sorry willie
Bowl Record II
December 26th, 2009
3:16 pm
Um, Coach Martinez took the blame because he mostly deserved it. 70th in scoring D. 89th in pass D. The secondary he coached ranked 100th in interceptions. All of that while making $330,000 per year. He probably got that much in severance pay, also. Yeah, I hope he gets that job with UF also. Let him go work some of that magic for their D!!!
Gen Neyland
December 26th, 2009
3:18 pm
From an outsiders point of view : Yeah, UGA beat GT. Again, congrats and a great win for the SEC over the ACC Champs. BUT, it goes down as a battle taken, not a war won. GT gets a BCS berth and the Dawgs get Shreveport. Honestly, UGA has instate bragging rights until ye meet again but the big picture goes to Tech…I hate it for my Dawg brothers but it’s the facts…I’m curious. Will Tebow/Meyer be able to get the Gators pumped up for the Bearcats..? I don’t see Cincinnati playing flat. Darkhorse of the SEC East 2010 will be Kentucky. Go Vols
Greg
December 26th, 2009
3:26 pm
You rednecks have reading comprehension problems. He said bowl records DURING the CURRENT BCS ERA. Idiots. Look that up retard rednecks.
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
3:39 pm
You nats have anointed Paul Johnson as the second coming yet his record against SEC teams not named MSU or Vandy is 1-2. He is 0-1 in bowl games, and got humiliated in that one…possibly 0-2 or at best 1-1 after this Orange Bowl. He won the ACC beating a Clemson team that had lost 4 games in a horribly down year for the ACC. Got drilled by Miami. Has done what he’s done with Chan Gailey’s top 10 recruiting class. What happens to fat Paul when Gailey’s players bail, he has to play a resurgent Miami and VT every year in his division. Paul hit the wall against UGA this year and at the end didn’t have a clue how to deal with it. Let’s see how good he is without Chan’s players. How often he wins even his division with his less than stellar recruiting classes. Let’s see if he can beat UGA more than once a decade. And until he actually does that you nats are really just mouthing off with nothing to back it up. You nats are doing what you are world class at. Setting yourselves up for failure and being the most angry, bitter, fans in all of college football. Chances are very good that PJ or no PJ, GT will slip back behind Miami and VT, and fighting hard to keep UNC from overtaking you in your division with Chan’s boys gone. In the end you “fans” will turn on PJ like a pack of rapid dogs due to your overinflated estimate of his ability to take second rate recruits and produce the results you expect. I bet at the end of next season that http://www.firepauljohnson.com will be up and buzzing.
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
3:41 pm
Greg
December 26th, 2009
3:26 pm
You rednecks have reading comprehension problems. He said bowl records DURING the CURRENT BCS ERA. Idiots. Look that up retard rednecks.
Does GT really want to talk about BCS era bowl games Greg. LMAO!
MitchC
December 26th, 2009
3:49 pm
It will be interesting to see if your prediction of 54 wins for the Hawks comes true, Mark. Right now, the Hawks would have to go 34-20 to equal that prediction. At their current pace, the Hawks are going to win anywhere from 57 to 59 games, although they might well tail off, so maybe they will end up with the 54 you predicted.
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
A Decade of the BCS: College Football’s Winners and Losers of the BCS Era
Winners:
The SEC
This latest decade has been a breakout period for probably the most deep conference in college football.
The SEC holds the previous three national championships and has the highest winning percentage of any major conference in BCS games.
Alabama is the only SEC team that has played in a BCS game yet to win one, including a stunning loss to Utah in the 2009 Sugar Bowl.
With two of the big bowl games in SEC territory (the Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl), the southern teams enjoy a more convenient travel and a better homefield advantage. Still, no one can argue how talented these teams have been.
Their dominance is very likely to continue on into this BCS season.
Losers:
The ACC
In all the years of the BCS, the ACC has been unable to send two squads and has only two wins to show for it, the most recent in the 2009 Orange Bowl by Virginia Tech.
Florida State’s championship in 2000 would be one of only two times an ACC squad played for the championship (not including Miami who played in the Big East at the time).
Despite absorbing Miami and Virginia Tech, the ACC never quite became the superconference many expected it would be.
It may still be one day, but for now, the ACC has struggled to win big games.
Greg
December 26th, 2009
3:53 pm
The subject was acc SINCE the inception of the bcs. Go back and get your ged.
PN
December 26th, 2009
3:54 pm
So headed into the year 2010, it is safe to conclude that:
1) Georgia Tech is relevant to UGA’s football team (as evidenced by Richt posting posters of 45-42, rugs with BEAT TECH, and a GT game countdown clock in the locker room)
2) Georgia Tech is relevant to UGA’s fan base (as evidenced by the last year, and especially by the last 4 weeks).
3) UGA’s fans enjoy pointing out that GT fans are horrible and don’t travel with their team, but their own more conveniently scheduled bowl game couldn’t even sell half of its allotment. And those tickets probably are not $125/ticket. After all, a true fan travels with the team regardless of the name of the bowl, right?
4) And most obvious of all, UGA has provided the nation with the blueprint that no other school could come up with in 13 years to stop Paul Johnson’s option.
Happy New Year. To Hell with Georgia. Go Jackets.
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
Losers:
The ACC
In all the years of the BCS, the ACC has been unable to send two squads and has only two wins to show for it, the most recent in the 2009 Orange Bowl by Virginia Tech.
Florida State’s championship in 2000 would be one of only two times an ACC squad played for the championship (not including Miami who played in the Big East at the time).
Despite absorbing Miami and Virginia Tech, the ACC never quite became the superconference many expected it would be.
It may still be one day, but for now, the ACC has struggled to win big games.
Greg you’re pretty dumb.
Greg
December 26th, 2009
3:56 pm
Conferences winning goes in cycles too moron. The next decade will be very different. FSU and MIAMI were dominant from 91-2003. Maybe this next decade ugag can play in a game that actually means something. Sure is nice to play weak big 10 teams and hawaii. Real tough. And I wouldn’t talk about the big east. Your team and coach was 0-2 against them this decade.
Steve
December 26th, 2009
3:58 pm
The only reason ga beat tech was they played inspired and motivated football for the first time this year as they knew it would be coach willie’s last game. And they still nearly lost. LOL
Mark
December 26th, 2009
3:59 pm
Wow Monday game in Shreveport for ga. And at 5 pm. Ha. What a bowl you guys got!!
Btw, A&M enrollment 48k. Sure hope they can sell out a 50k seat stadium.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
3:59 pm
Bowl Record II….Martinez will not have to work any “magic” at Florida as a DB or LB coach. It is called having lots of very talented players to coach. Coach Heater, who will likely be promoted to the DC postion, will probably remain as the DBs coach. Martinez will probably end up coaching the LBs at Florida, replacing Strong in that area. I think Martinez has had good success coaching LBs at Georgia.
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
4:03 pm
It does Greg? Pray tell when that cycle ever favored the ACC. Gives us some numbers Greg. Come with some facts. Can you do that wittle Greggy poo? Or are you just orally flatulating here today?
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
4:05 pm
Dumbazz Gregg! Let me give you a clue low IQ. Miami was in the Big East the last time they were dominant. VT too. You’re dumber than a box of hammers Greggy poo.
DCR
December 26th, 2009
4:06 pm
That moron Greg sure has his little old gold panties in a wad.
GT MAN
December 26th, 2009
4:06 pm
Please dont jinx GT next year, please pick uga to beat them and be National Champs.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
4:07 pm
Sandmand1…Strong also coached the LBs at Florida. I know DCs also coach other positions. It was more of a comment about Richt’s lack of ability to place coaches in the right positions (or hire the right ones for that matter). Martinez should have been coaching the LBs, not the DBs. From what I have read, he is a hell of a good LBs coach…and probably the postion he will coach if he is hired by Florida. But I think Florida is also (and probably mostly) interested in his ability to recruit South Florida. That need someone good to recruit down there ever since Doc Holiday left for the Assistant HC position at WV and now the HC postion at Marshall. While I am on the subject, all this idiots on here saying Meyer is “losing” all his assistant…or they are jumping ship. What idiots…most schools are after Meyer’s assistants…becaue he hires the best and makes them great coaches. Strong even became a better coach under Meyer. When was the last time a Georgia coach left for a better position…or a head coaching postion for that matter. I can count 4 former Meyer coaches that are head coaches right now. Same thing with Saban. Great coaches make coaches better coaches. Meyer and Saban do that. Richt does not. Who would you rather work for if you were an assistant coach with goals to become a head coach? Meyer? Saban? Or Richt?
Tech Man
December 26th, 2009
4:16 pm
The only team that GT lost to by the better team that day of play,was Miami.Ga had to hurt our QB and play there best game of there sorry season and Tech played bad.The funny part about that game, is that we still almost beat the pups after all that!!! GO TEXAS A & M
willie martinez
December 26th, 2009
4:18 pm
bobo, no problem man. (i hear you’re next). willie
GWB
December 26th, 2009
4:19 pm
ESPN.com
Archive
Considering the ACC’s 1-9 record in BCS bowl games over the past decade — the worst record of the six BCS conferences — expansion didn’t exactly turn the league into the superpower many expected. Instead, the nine other teams have sandwiched their new members into a 12-layer Dagwood of mediocrity.
The ACC hasn’t had a legitimate contender for the national title since 2000, when Florida State lost to Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl.
The question is whether the league can win. And so far, it’s only happened once in BCS history — when Florida State beat Virginia Tech in the 1999 Sugar Bowl. If the ACC is going to be the powerful conference its officials once envisioned, Florida State and Miami have to resurrect their once-proud programs — a task unlikely to happen as early as 2008, in the fifth season post-expansion.
Where’s that imbecile Greg. Where’s your cycle dumbazz?
Ed
December 26th, 2009
4:21 pm
Here is some trivia. Has a football team ever played 3 road games in another city in one season including bowls? VT will this year. Here in Atlanta. I bet that has never happened. Exclusions would be if a team had to play somewhere because of weather. I think that may have happened during hurricane katrina.
GWB
December 26th, 2009
4:23 pm
Tech Man UGA beat you up physically. Nesbit hurt? LMAO! He sure looked full speed when he came bacj and there was nothing to indicate an injury in the ACC title game. Keep making excuses loser. I bet you make excuses in your everyday life too don’t you sissy boy. Take it like a man instead of a crying whining little girl.
Dan
December 26th, 2009
4:31 pm
Let’s see Tech “Man”. UGA gives you 2 short fields with turnovers. You couldn’t score. UGA dropped a TD pass that hit Rentavious Wooten in the hands 10 yards behind your secondary. Joe Cox overthrew an all alone Tavaris King in your end zone. UGA rushed for 339 yards on you. Nesbit and Dwyer had 74 yards between them. At the end of the game the great PJ was so whipped all he could do was heave and hope. This game was nowhere near as close as the score. GT is extremely fortunate not to have lost this game by 3 TDs. Simply put, UGA beat you down.
BravesFan79
December 26th, 2009
4:41 pm
I think GT will at least reach the sweet 16, and that Ga State football crowds will quickly resemble a WNBA game once fans quickly figure out they have better things to do in their spare time than watch a team get blown out by 50 every game.
After all, its not like Atlanta is Alabama… where there’s nothing to do BUT watch football.
Poor little doggies
December 26th, 2009
4:59 pm
nothing left to do except talk about beating what their fans call a 4th rate high school team, because their team is 7-5, unranked and going to the toilet bowl. They talk about the SEC because they can’t talk about their team. While the SEC has won the last 3 NC, none of those teams were named GEORGIA. Oh how the mighty have fallen. It is fun watching Ga fans brag about LSU, FLORIDA, and ALABAMA being the dominate teams in America.
Scott
December 26th, 2009
4:59 pm
I guess when clemson beats kentucky, clemson can say they beat the team that beat ga so they are better.
JB
December 26th, 2009
5:01 pm
GTBandwagonmaster – we can feel your pain in your posts. We appreciate the fact that you are obsessed about GT. It truly makes us smile that we are that important to jealous mutts like yourself; that was certainly not the case in the past. You’re pathetic posts expose your bias and your idiocy – you and your fellow Tech-bashers deserve your trip to Shreveport! LMAO
Dan
December 26th, 2009
5:02 pm
Counting your chickens a little early aren’t you Scott?
Poor little doggies
December 26th, 2009
5:09 pm
Last time they were relevant in the SEC was 2005. Let’s look at that year
lost to Auburn (Real SEC champs)
lost to Florida (Real SEC champs)
lost to West Virginia (Real SEC champs)
finished 9-3
Dan
December 26th, 2009
5:09 pm
Maybe he just enjoys aggravating the sorriest fans in college football.
GT4EVER
December 26th, 2009
5:10 pm
I do indeed stand corrected … my apologies… and thanks ‘GWB’ for the correction. The Big 8 and Big East also have higher overall bowl game winning percentages than the ACC, putting the ACC in 5th place (not 3rd) in this category. I can admit when I’m wrong. Have a nice day everyone.
Poor little doggies
December 26th, 2009
5:11 pm
Other SEC teams probably wish Ga would improve a little to help with their Strength of Schedule ratings
Sorriest fans in footbal!!!!
December 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
Many Ga fans referred to their own team’s QB as Joe Co*ksucker. Now that’s real class
Dan
December 26th, 2009
5:13 pm
Poor little doggies, I guess using your criteria, 2009 is the only year that GT has been relevant since when? Too many years ago to remember. As hard as it may be for you GT fans, think before you pop off. All you do is open the door for your own abuse and show your stupidity.
BravesFan79
December 26th, 2009
5:17 pm
I hope every bowl fails miserably, so that college football can someday join the ranks of REAL sports with REAL champions.
Pretty sad so many diehard fans care so much about a sport that cares so little about them and its players.
GTfubar
December 26th, 2009
5:19 pm
Recent history doesn’t favor GT for sure. Maybe Tech fans should hold the bravado until they’ve actually done something.
That Guy
December 26th, 2009
5:24 pm
Georgia underachieves once again.. What else is new?
Have fun Monday.. I’ll be in Miami in a couple of weeks.
That Guy
December 26th, 2009
5:24 pm
Actually a week and a couple of days now. Starting the countdown.
Remember Dan
December 26th, 2009
5:26 pm
we are not supposed to be relevant, we’re just a 4th rate high school team that beat the mighty dogs BETWEEN THE HEDGES. Ga on the other hand is supposed to be some big bad football program with constant top ten recruiting classes. I know it hurts you real bad to ACCOMPLISH SO LITTLE WHEN BLESSED WITH SO MUCH. poor little doggies
Top dogs
December 26th, 2009
5:28 pm
7-5 unranked losers
GTfubar
December 26th, 2009
5:41 pm
He probably remembers all the top 10 finishes, the SEC titles and title games, the BCS bowls, the 10 win seasons, and the 8-1 record against little sister GT this decade. What does GT remember? Being mired in mediocrity. Being 1-8 against their big brother? For all the loud talk from GT fans, GT has actually accomplished very little.
Alphare
December 26th, 2009
5:42 pm
I don’t think next year’s big picture for the SEC will change from this year, ie, EAST will have FL/TN as 1&2, WEST will have BAMA/LSU as 1&2. BAMA/FL will clash again for the SEC title, and the winner goes on for another NC representing SEC.
GTfubar
December 26th, 2009
5:42 pm
I wonder who is more full of hot air. GT fans or their blowup dolls.
Hawkeye1
December 26th, 2009
5:45 pm
Iowa is about to end GT’s latest 15 minutes of fame. Couldn’t beat a 7-5 UGA team. That’s weak guys.
Looks like Ga's
December 26th, 2009
5:48 pm
program is what is full of hot air 7-5 unranked losers
Now Hawkeye1
December 26th, 2009
5:51 pm
Northwestern?
Hawkeye1
December 26th, 2009
5:53 pm
Didn’t they beat you Looks like Ga’s? What did you say UGA’s record is this decade? How many times did you say GT beat UGA this decade? I CAN”T HEAR YOU!
SadDawg
December 26th, 2009
5:55 pm
GTfubar and others – this isn’t a history lesson. As a Dawg fan if you’re satisfied with this season and the win over the nerds then you have failed your own history lesson. Our program deserves to be better and should have been better this year. Changes are needed and obviously important ones are on the way. However, I don’t like to see my fellow Dawg fans puffing up their chest about this season or a win or two (AU and GT) that wasn’t expected. Living off of our laurels is a dangerous way to delude ourselves in the future. We have a bowl game that I think is important to our program and our conference. I would like to see more talk about the game than about someone else’s program. If your motivation is simply to retort the yechies then it means that you are paying attention to them and not to our own program. I ignore idiot posts from the bugs, and I also ignore idiot posts from fellow Dawgs. My recommendation is that you do the same so that we can have some relevant conversations on these blogs. But that’s just my opinion – you hate mongers (from both sides) can waste your time going back and forth for nothing – you don’t really think what you’re posting is changing any minds, do you? Then why waste your time with these petty posts?
Shreveport Boy
December 26th, 2009
5:56 pm
Hahahahaha
Shreveport Boy
December 26th, 2009
5:58 pm
Tuning up my banjoe for you dogs
Shreveport Boy
December 26th, 2009
5:59 pm
Get ready to squeal Georgia!
Shreveport Boy
December 26th, 2009
6:00 pm
na na na na na na na na na
Sub-Urban Meyer
December 26th, 2009
6:01 pm
Wrong D(r)ooley ! All-Time 46-39-2 UGA…Largest victory Nov. 7, 1942…75-0 UGA
After I get my money from those swamp thugs..I’m going to my dream job at Notre Dame in two years because y’all will not want me anymore without my beloved Teebow! My Goodness..I got my masters degree at Ohio State…why would I stay South much longer!
SadDawg
December 26th, 2009
6:01 pm
Shreveport is a bowl. Period. We have an opportunity to improve our team, get another needed win for the season, and hopefully get some important play time for the spring and next season. You can taunt us about Shreveport all you want, but that doesn’t take away the fact that we are going to a bowl and we have the opportunity to show that our program is NOT as bad as some of you hope it is. You taunters might want to spend more time worrying about your own bowl. Iowa might just surprise you if you take them for granted.
That Guy
December 26th, 2009
6:03 pm
Can’t wait to sit in my motel room and play WoW for hours on end, those girls in the skimpy bikinis scare me
Bobbi Dud
December 26th, 2009
6:03 pm
Playing in the Orange Bowl is exciting for you ..right Hawkeye 1..Y’all are usually tipping cows this time of year!
Good luck to you
December 26th, 2009
6:05 pm
SadDawg from one state of Ga football fan to another. I hope both teams do well in their bowls
GTfubar
December 26th, 2009
6:09 pm
SadDawg you know what this is all about. Of course nobody is happy about 7-5. But after all these GT fans got so puffed up about 1 win over UGA this decade, this is pure payback. They earned this. When they can consistently back up their NC mouths with wins on the field against UGA, Dawg fans have every right to heap as much abuse on them as they have asked for.
Hawkeye1
December 26th, 2009
6:11 pm
Georgia Tech is a soft football team. Iowa will beat them up physically just ike UGA did.
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
6:12 pm
Don’t lose the Orange Bowl nats.
GTfubar
December 26th, 2009
6:13 pm
Lord help them if they do.
chazzo
December 26th, 2009
6:14 pm
So, you got Tech pretty right on, and everything else was a bust.
BULLDOG MOM
December 26th, 2009
6:18 pm
Georgia will be fine and don’t forget it.
Shreveport Boy
December 26th, 2009
6:23 pm
SQUEAL GEORGIA SQUEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (while Tech picks up serious women on South Beach)
Shreveport Boy
December 26th, 2009
6:30 pm
Hey Tech,
Just pretend that the BCS Orange Bowl is Stanford Stadium and Tear the HELL out of those Hedges. Those that you left standing in 2008! 45-42!
“punch em in the face” again!
Still
December 26th, 2009
6:32 pm
only talking about tech’s bowl game cause there is nothing left for the poor little doggies but the toilet bowl
As if
December 26th, 2009
6:36 pm
Ga fans did not get puffed up after their team finally beat UF. Typical Ga fans say what they want when they win, but whine like a bunch of little girls when another team’s fans give it back to them. Poor little doggies got picked on by those mean Tech fans.
PN
December 26th, 2009
6:38 pm
The SEC is a strong conference thanks to UF, Alabama, and LSU.
Georgia Grad
December 26th, 2009
6:38 pm
I’t’s SANFORD Stadium you morons. And 45-42 is anchient history to! LOL’ you tekmites are gonna get your heads handled to you in Miami. And you would’nt know what to do with a good looking girl if you did find one down there. 30-24 moron and get used to it!
TROTTINGHOME
December 26th, 2009
6:40 pm
GUESS MY EARLIER POST THAT JOKED ON THE CATHOLICS GOT FLAGGED.
NO MATTER. I AM GOING TO BOYCOTT YOU MARK TILL MAY. YOU NEED THE REST.
30-24
December 26th, 2009
6:41 pm
is ancient history, too. Your future is in the Toilet Bowl, we are on to the Orange Bowl
UF Gator
December 26th, 2009
6:41 pm
Hey Georgia. Why don’t you leave Tech alone. Soon they will OWN you like we have (and Tennessee will). STFU and enjoy your little Shreveport bowl. Hahaha.
catfish31015
December 26th, 2009
6:48 pm
Alabama against Georgia State will be the biggest blow-out in the history of college football. You think they were good this year…just wait until next year. And, by the way, Georgia Southern will thrive under their new (ex-Tech) coach. Just a prediction.
Erk
December 26th, 2009
6:49 pm
Lot of big talk for a bunch of sissies that can’t beat a 7-5 SEC also ran. Or is that 2 7-5 SEC also rans.
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
6:50 pm
Pray you don’t lose this Orange Bowl nats.
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
6:54 pm
Urban Meyer just quit!
Barkin'Dog
December 26th, 2009
6:54 pm
Urban Meyer is stepping down as Head Coach of Florida — just announced.
Not Disappointed
December 26th, 2009
6:55 pm
What happen Urban! I just heard! Wow! The Gator nation must be pulling out their hair!
Barkin'Dog
December 26th, 2009
6:55 pm
Where’s he going??? That’s the question.
Barkin'Dog
December 26th, 2009
6:57 pm
What could possibly be better than Florida, except Notre Dame… and he passed on that.
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
7:00 pm
How bout that all you arrogant azz masturgators? The Urb took his bags to the curb. What ya gonna do now? No Tebow…no Urb. How quickly things change. And you don’t even have Charlie Strong to fall back on. Daayuuuum!!
Barkin'Dog
December 26th, 2009
7:00 pm
WOW!! Biggest announcement in the past 5 years and no comment from Florida fans. What’s up? Tell us what you know!!!
KJ
December 26th, 2009
7:05 pm
Meyer obviously plans to marry Tebow
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
7:05 pm
Barkin’Dog…can’t you read? He resigned for health and family reasons and, in the release, it states he plans to remain living in Gainesville and will be a part of the U of F. This is about his health and his family…not about football or him going anywhere else. As always, Meyer is putting family first…and his health. Life is not just about football. Good for Meyer for putting those things that are most important to him…first…his family…and his health. All I can say is thank you Urban Meyer, for what you did for the entire Gator Nation. We wish you the best!!! Take care of yourself and your family first.
frank james
December 26th, 2009
7:06 pm
Man, I hope Coach Meyer is okay. I am shocked. I just pray that he and his family are alright. As much as I dislike the Gators, I hate to see things like this happen. Coach Meyer was good for college football.
KJ
December 26th, 2009
7:06 pm
“while Tech picks up serious women on South Beach”
Yeah, I’m sure those panties will be dropping when they see you fat, pasty WoW dorks waddling in.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
7:08 pm
Additionally….I would not get too excited Dawg fans….the best coaches in America will line up for the Florida HC vacancy…and that does not include your coach.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
7:10 pm
You know, it is “people” like KJ that makes reading these blogs hard sometimes. What an idiot!!!
Barkin'Dog
December 26th, 2009
7:12 pm
TampaGator – you make it out like I am one of the obnoxious Gator-Hater fans! Man, it’s just the opposite. I respect what Meyer has done for years — even before Florida. I just had no idea what was on with this sudden announcement. I am very sorry he is ill – if that’s the case. I pray he is alright. Frankly, and I don’t think anyone can disagree, Urban Meyer made the SEC what it is today. A conference that is now unmatched in superiority. And I’m damn proud to be fan f the Dawgs and the SEC! God speed, Mr. Meyer. I hope you heal well and fast, and find recovery as easy as you dominated the entire college football world… while you were at Florida.
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
7:13 pm
Non the less Tampa Gator, he’s not your coach anymore. Your coaches are bailing. Your Jrs are bailing. How many recruits will be bailing? All of a sudden the gators don’t look so intimidating . Foley and Machen better take hat in hand and start begging the Ole Ball Coach to return.
KJ
December 26th, 2009
7:15 pm
Hey TampaGator, since you’re having trouble reading (like most of north FL), why don’t you stop posting on our website, and kindly GFY.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
7:18 pm
Barkin’Dog…nice comments about Meyer. I am stunned. My brother lives in Gainesville and there has been serious concerns about Meyer’s health due to a brain condition he has had since he coached at Notre Dame. Evidently, the conditioned worsened this year due to the stress of coaching a big time program like Florida. Although not life threatening, it can be difficult to live with and impacts Meyer’s ability to do his job. Obviously, he is putting his health and his family above the best coaching job in America.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
7:19 pm
KJ…you just confirmed what I said about you…you are more than an idiot. You are a complete moron.
#1DawginMississippi
December 26th, 2009
7:20 pm
Well Tebows gone, Urbans gone and so is UFs place in the SEC East !!!!!! LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
GTBandwagonmaster you better
December 26th, 2009
7:20 pm
hope the old ball coach does not come back or the dogs will be also rans for the foreseeable future
exNFLplayer
December 26th, 2009
7:21 pm
Maybe UF needs to call Gary Patterson.
Mike S
December 26th, 2009
7:23 pm
Urban Meyer quites due to ‘Health Reasons’.
Basically, he was sick of thinking he might have to coach without Tim Teblow.
exNFLplayer
December 26th, 2009
7:24 pm
Florida will get an outstanding coach. There’s really no doubt about that. Good luck to coach Meyer.
KJ
December 26th, 2009
7:24 pm
Dude, I’m sorry you got all butt-hurt about me talking about your heroes, but even an (idiot/moron/whatever dumb “insult” you’ll call me from the safety of your keyboard next) knows that if you insist on talking sh!t on a rival’s newspaper, you’re gonna have to take your medicine. So again, either take it like a man, or GTFO.
#1DawginMississippi
December 26th, 2009
7:24 pm
Teblow was his locker room man, that’s why he is leaving lollllllllll
Barkin'Dog
December 26th, 2009
7:25 pm
I will argue the “best coaching job in America” part, but not now. I think all considerate (raised right by their parents, I mean), fans of college football should appreciate what Coach Meyer has done, and be respectful of this hard, unbelieveably hard, decision he had to make… for his health and, ultimately, his family. I, for one, will pull for his quick recovery and soft landing wherever he decides to resume his career. Frankly, I think he will be welcome at Florida for a long time, as part of the direction of the football program. Sorry about your loss, TampaGator… have a Happy New Year, nonetheless.
Mike S
December 26th, 2009
7:25 pm
I wonder if Charlie Strong’s tenure at Louisville may be less than a month?
exNFLplayer
December 26th, 2009
7:26 pm
June Jones might look real good on the UF sideline. June can flat coach.
jumbeauxtiger
December 26th, 2009
7:28 pm
I don’t want to see Meyer leave as I am a fan who loves the competition. Yet I understand why he has to and I wish him well and godspeed.
Hopefully fans of the Gator rivals will not gloat over this.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
7:30 pm
TampaGator’s boyfriend is going to have to hire a tow truck to wench Tampa’s panties out of that big wad they just twisted up in.
JACK IT
December 26th, 2009
7:30 pm
I predict… More 30 24! hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha #1 in the ACC, #2 in the state!
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
7:30 pm
KJ…you have no idea what a man is. Obviously to you, it is how many muscles are in your chest and arms…based on your obvious wish to pound on the many muscles in my brain.
UF Gator
December 26th, 2009
7:30 pm
Meyer is taking the defensive coordinator position at Georgia
Billy Bob Dawg
December 26th, 2009
7:32 pm
UF Gator
Meyer would be a perfect fit! Are you serious?
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
7:32 pm
Forgive me for addressing people like GT and KJ. I should have known better. Just in total shock right now and really don’t appreciate stupid ass comments about Meyer right now. And, the GatorNation is all over Atlanta, like it or not.
Barkin'Dog
December 26th, 2009
7:32 pm
Hey, guys…. whoever you are… or for whatever team you support… this is not the time to diss Florida, it’s fans or its coach (and Meyer’s family or his decision). Show a little class, and respect… especially around this time of year. This is a very serious decision he made. And I will stand by my confidence of the fact that he made this decision in the best interests of his health and his family. I also feel certain you would do the same, if you were in a similar situation. Give it a rest, and be a little more considerate than usual tonight. Just a thought……..
ChuyDawg
December 26th, 2009
7:33 pm
Fellow Dawgs,
The announcement states that he is resigning due to health reasons. Lets show some class and respect to Meyer. We may not agree with what goes down in the football field but this is a real life issue. From what has been stated, the man has some serious health issues. We should all keep Meyer and his family in our prayers. Lets all prove what it really means to be a DAWG.
KJ
December 26th, 2009
7:35 pm
Wow, more awesomely clever insults, you should write for Leno or something.
But no, really, continue to demonstrate your monstrous intellect by whining about UGA fans posting on a Georgia newspaper website.
Scott
December 26th, 2009
7:35 pm
Why are no ajc writers covering meyer??? This is huge!
DDT
December 26th, 2009
7:36 pm
I have great sympathy for Coach Meyer and his family, but I’ll man up and tell you straight. The Gator nation’s consternation over the plight of their football team is going to be priceless until they find a new coach. This could be penthouse to the outhouse for them when combined with all the other departures.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
7:36 pm
Mike S…I love Charlie Strong as a coach. But the Florida job is too big for him at this time. I would say Stoops will be contacted first and, this time, he would not have to rebuild the Zook mess. Meyer is leaving the program is great condition. Whoever steps in, and that whoever will be one of the top coaches in America, will continue the winning program in Gainesville. Some recruits may leave, but most will stay, especially if someone like Stoops or the TCU coach comes to Gainesville. I think it will be one of those two.
Peach
December 26th, 2009
7:38 pm
That’s why tebow was so emotional at the sec champ game. Because he knew of meyer’s condition and likely his last season. well now fla crushes cincy.
i wonder who they will get?
Not Disappointed
December 26th, 2009
7:38 pm
Wow, I’m shocked about Urban! He’s competitive edge will be missed in the SEC. I wonder what will happen to those recruits?
Ramblin Wreck for life!
Not Disappointed
December 26th, 2009
7:39 pm
Also, I hope Urban gets his health back.
Go Jackets!
Berry
December 26th, 2009
7:39 pm
Won’t matter. The changing of the guard has taken place anyway. Tennessee is back and will dominate again. Especially uga.
Billy Bob Dawg
December 26th, 2009
7:42 pm
Hey guys, this just in. Rumor has it that Urban Meyer resigned to take the defensive coordinator position at Georgia.
Billy Bob Dawg
December 26th, 2009
7:43 pm
WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!. wE NO LONGER NEED mUSCHAMP OR sMART!!
Billy Bob Dawg
December 26th, 2009
7:43 pm
This is the best day this dawg has had in about 3 years!
Not Disappointed
December 26th, 2009
7:44 pm
I think TCU’s coach will be ideal for any College Football team.
Typical of some Ga Fans
December 26th, 2009
7:47 pm
Raised hell on these blogs when people made fun of Uga dying, but think it is OK to rejoice over a coach’s ill health. Also notice that they realize that the only hope for success for their team is if adversity falls on another. Use to be the dogs did their talking on the field where you could at least have respect for them. Good luck to Meyer and his family.
Benjamin
December 26th, 2009
7:49 pm
Bradley, Clusters, Herschel Talker, or no one else of note could’ve predicted Urban Meyer’s departure from Florida due to health reasons.
Just sayin’…
DDT
December 26th, 2009
7:55 pm
Bobby Petrino just applied for the UF job.
willie martinez
December 26th, 2009
7:55 pm
I predicted meyer’s departure months ago.
DDT
December 26th, 2009
7:55 pm
And the ACC just lost their 1st bowl game. Ho hum.
willie martinez
December 26th, 2009
7:58 pm
said the ole coach named meyer
football has become such a tire
gainesville i’ll leave
just like coach steve
and the next coach i bet they fire
Benjamin
December 26th, 2009
7:59 pm
As a UGA fan, I wish him the best of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness away from Florida. As mentioned above, we have a DC position!
Nah, I hope he gets away and gets the help he needs.
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
7:59 pm
ESPN talking heads just made an interesting comment. Foley, when Donovan was leaving, contacted Donovan’s former AC to take the job. They made the connection to Foley going after Dan Mullen, who could step in and nothing much would change…except Florida’s offense would be better next year. Mullen would be able to keep most of the recruits as well…and the coaches on the staff. Now we also know why Meyer had not hired a DC.
Benjamin
December 26th, 2009
8:00 pm
DDT, Pittsburgh was favored to beat UNC, man. It’s not like they were not expected to lose…
KJ
December 26th, 2009
8:00 pm
DDT, that’s only because they weren’t playing an SEC team, you know. Just ask m.
DDT
December 26th, 2009
8:02 pm
And your point is Benjamin?
TampaGator
December 26th, 2009
8:02 pm
Yep….when I think about it…Dan Mullen will be the new HC at Florida. Mullen is a great coach and would love to come back to Gainesville, I am sure. Gator fans would love to have him back. Go get him, Foley. Quick.
Without-a-clue
December 26th, 2009
8:04 pm
If the Dawgs had beaten Kentucky(and they should have), they would be playing in the Music City Bowl. This is the weather report for tomorrow night’s game: Temp in the mid to low 30s with wind chills in the 20s. There is a chance of flurries. Does that make \Shreveport sound better? And word to the Dawgs: If you want to play in a better bowl next year, have a better record.
DDT
December 26th, 2009
8:05 pm
Pitt was a 1 pt favorite Benjamin. You act like they were some prohibitive favorite. LMAO! And anyway Benjamin, most teams are favored over the ACC when bowl season rolls around.
How Tough Is the SEC?
December 26th, 2009
8:10 pm
Urban Meyer quit because he’s a cry baby pansy just like the rest of the SEC.
GTBandwagonmaster
December 26th, 2009
8:10 pm
UF will get a great coach just as UGA will get a great DC. We’re not talking about a school like Tech that has to go find a circus act.
Gym Dawg
December 26th, 2009
8:15 pm
Nobody does a circus act like us, and I mean nobody.
Dawg Central
December 26th, 2009
8:16 pm
Tech fans enjoy the Orange Bowl…..but UGA is stii your “Daddy”!!!!!! 30-24….8 out of 9…….does any of those numbers ring a bell????? Iowa will be the best defense Tech has seen all year…..watch the Hawkeyes shut down that high school offense…..and urban meyer is running for the hills….he knows the gators will be way down next year….some NFL team has promised him an ass load of money…..write it down!!!
YellowJacet
December 26th, 2009
8:18 pm
If your team is in a BCS bowl holla back. Otherwise STFU.
FartsALotDawg
December 26th, 2009
8:23 pm
I make the best chili.
BitDawgBarking
December 26th, 2009
8:25 pm
Until you can manage a win over a 7-5 UGA team STFU. And until you learn to spell Jacket you might just want to GTFOH.
Benjamin
December 26th, 2009
8:26 pm
DDT
December 26th, 2009
8:05 pm
Pitt was a 1 pt favorite Benjamin. You act like they were some prohibitive favorite. LMAO! And anyway Benjamin, most teams are favored over the ACC when bowl season rolls around.
—-
Pitt was ranked 17th in the country. UNC wasn’t ranked.
I don’t care about the whole ACC vs. the world debate. My team is actually the OTHER Georgia team, the one in Athens. I just can’t get off celebrating a loss that most people would’ve seen coming a mile away.
Next time a ranked team beats an unranked one, I’ll clap my hands, I guess…
Benjamin
December 26th, 2009
8:28 pm
If USC beats Boston College tonight, DDT, are you going to come on here and continue the smug argument that the ACC is inferior? Or, better yet, if Boston College beats USC, what will the response be?
In my view, the SEC and Big XII are year in, year out the best conferences in football, but I don’t root for (or against) conferences, nor do I understand those who do.
Matthew Stafford
December 26th, 2009
8:30 pm
I’d rather play for the Lions, and I do.
Techy
December 26th, 2009
8:30 pm
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc
key=0Avbp5i6g0yQndENIS1RQbzZiNHVsRzlab2drd1hsWEE&hl=en
Williebitc%slappedPaul
December 26th, 2009
8:30 pm
GT hasn’t done enough for their fans to even be allowed to speak. I would say be seen and not heard but the thought of having to look at all the fat, pasty cubicle clowns makes me prone to reevaluate. When they speak you can get a laugh from the stupidity. But having to actually look at them is akin to being sent to Guantanamo.
Benjamin
December 26th, 2009
8:31 pm
YellowJacet, huh? I think you might need spell check…
Benjamin
December 26th, 2009
8:33 pm
I dunno, Willie… even though we beat ‘em, I’d take their season over ours any day and twice on Sunday. They’re playing in a big bowl. We’re in Shreveport…
Georgia, without question, has the better program over the past couple decades, but I really do think Paul Johnson and co. are going to be dangerous looking forward. Paul took NAVY places. lol Think about that…
Techy
December 26th, 2009
8:40 pm
Ya’ll need to talk some Braves 2010 baseball is what you need to be doing. That’s why I linked you their 2010 roster as it looks right now.
Michael
December 26th, 2009
8:43 pm
No matter who coaches UF, UGA can’t beat them. Ron Zook proved that after he was FIRED, was a lame duck coach and still beat my Dawgs. I hate it that they own us.
Mr. A
December 26th, 2009
8:59 pm
Michael… being a Tech fan and trying to post as a Dawg fan is not cool! And snapshot…. you are a typical loser Tech fan! Look you lost,and it normally happens against UGA, so deal with it and show some class!
I see
December 26th, 2009
10:11 pm
all the little puppy dogs have climbed out from under the porch since they announced that the big bad daddy gator Meyer was retiring. They will crawl back under there next year when they again get rolled over by the Alabama Crimson Tide. New song same as the old song. 7-5 unranked losers
Ga fans
December 26th, 2009
10:13 pm
I know you all are very very sad to see YOUR DADDY retiring, but don’t worry Uncle Saban is coming to town
Fear The Nerd
December 27th, 2009
12:37 am
I have a prediction. The Dawgs are the awesomest team ever. If you don’t believe me I have 90,000 dudes in visors backin’ me up. We run this cell!
Arf
GTBandwagonmaster
December 27th, 2009
7:45 am
Lil Bengie has his panties in a wad. Did your boyfriend say he had a headache?
BUZZMAN
December 27th, 2009
8:11 am
Mark, I want to thank you and your staff for a great year. You do tell it like it is, great job on the predications. I love to read your column on-line since I live in S.C. two miles from Clemson. All the papers here only print articles about the Tigers. Have a happy New Year and keep predicating. I love it.
BUZZMAN
December 27th, 2009
8:23 am
You have to respect Myers for doing the right thing. Family and Health is your number 1 draft. Best of luck to a great coach.
Thanks for the link!
December 27th, 2009
9:29 am
Jackets21
November 16th, 2009
12:48 am
Even Bradley can see the writing on the wall.
Prince Miller and Bryan Evans are in for a long day. Paul Johnson is a about to show Richt how you come out of a bye week.
But on the plus side dogs, Willie will be fired for getting torched yet again. You’re welcome
Link Report this comment Greg
November 16th, 2009
12:48 am
Tech hangs 50+ on UGA and carries Willie Martinez off the field on their shoulders, a la UGA and Reggie “it’s
charlotte dawg
December 27th, 2009
10:01 am
How you feelin’ Tampa Gator? I hope quite miserable!
All good things come to an end buddy. I knew it was just a matter of time.
That being said, Georgia will have to fight off the hated Gators, Vols, and yes, the Gamecocks next year for the east. Next year could be the evil one’s year in Columbia…..the Chickens might have one of the best QB’s in the SEC as Garcia has finally come alive….and the boy can run like Tebow!
I don’t think the Meyer thing is a farce but it still seems waaaaay too convenient for him to leave when he doesn’t have a spread offense QB for next year. Just too convenient. As slimy as Meyer is, I could see him doing something like this. But there seems to be proof this is a legitimate concern for him(his health) so I’ll back off that a little bit.
I’ll say this….bet you Meyer honestly wants to call it quits for life and family reasons but me thinks he’d be back for another year if his boy,Cry Baby, was a junior this year.
And since Tebow ain’t playing in the NFL, Florida should just hire Tebow as their coach…..now that would be scary for the entire nation! The kid, though a bit of a cry baby, is the best athletic leader I’ve ever seen. Hell, I wish he was in the White House over the turd we have now! At least the rest of the world wouldn’t think we were *ussies.
TechGrad08
December 27th, 2009
12:10 pm
Where are all the people who told Bradley he was smoking cracking for saying Tech would win the ACC and UGA would have four losses?
How about those guys who said there was a reason the Option based offense was dropped by Nebraska and Oklahoma? They finally figure out that Texas won an NC running an option-based offense with VYoung, and UF won one with Tebow starting? Or that no one has really stopped it this year, save Miami and UGA with their ball-control approaches?
that game meant everything to tech
December 27th, 2009
12:56 pm
techflagboynerd08Grad…..all those people left after he predicted Tech would beat Georgia in 2009……which hardly every happens…lmfao at you flagboy fans…see you and your Alligator mouthed Former Army coach in Athens next year..but what has Georgia done since 1980 other than go 22 and 7 against the bugs! 30 to 24 Mr. Bradley..GEORGIA over Tech..did you predict that….next time go with the state’s perennial best team MORON
Mr. Thomas Anthony "The Taxman Cometh" Jones, SR (Waf-SS, ret.)
December 27th, 2009
1:10 pm
You underestimated the Football Recruiting Skills of Mr. Kiffin at the University of Tennessee. Admit you din’t get the UT season correct. UT is on the upswing.
The Braves preditions were undid by the stupidity of Frank Wren the worse GM in MLB! Bar none! He lied to both Mr. Tom Glavine and to Mr. John Smoltz. And the fool has young players at AAA and AA levels who should be on the Major League level so they can start breaking team re4cords. Why keep young players in the minor leagues is stupid. Fire Wren!!!!!
JACK IT
December 27th, 2009
7:36 pm
TECH: 30 24 hahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahah #1 in the ACC, #2 in the state!!!!!!!!
GT WILL ALWAYS BE A 4TH RATE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
December 27th, 2009
8:08 pm
HEY YELLOW TICKS. DO NOT FORGET TO VISIT THE CALLAWAY GARDENS’S WATERLESS URINALS. YOU WILL SEE YOUR SYMBOL AT THE END OF YOUR STREAM—-JUST THE RIGHT PLACE IN THE ORDER OF LIFE IN THIS UNIVERSE. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHHA AND MORE HAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHHAHAHHA AND SOME MORE HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHA, FOREVER AND EVER.
bugsquacher
December 27th, 2009
11:37 pm
Happy New Year Nerds! 30-24
$1.4 million Shreveport vs. our $14 million BCS Orange bowl
December 28th, 2009
4:47 am
Shreveport by the numbers
2 Wal-Mart’s,
4 Waffle Houses
1 Motel 6
11,693 deer stands
48,545 seat Stadium (no kidding)
6,230 of 12,000 georgia ticket allotment sold
5:00PM start time
Peachtree TV # 2
#5 offense nationally facing #70 defense with 2 grad assts at the helm
7 recruits likely switching
Unlike Georgia, Texas A & M does not think the Herschal Walker and Lindale Scott led, 42-0 win in Athens on Sept. 13, 1980 will play a role in this game.
jason
December 28th, 2009
8:00 am
Yech couldn’t even beat a horrible UGA team without their best player, at home with two weeks to prepare!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James T. Kirk
December 28th, 2009
8:02 am
To all you arrogant puppy fans out there, listen up. You may have cheated and “won” the match this year, but next year we will send the message as to who really “runs this state.” Jason Nesbitt, our thrower of the ball, will be back while you will have a brand new cornerback to break in. Our running halfbacks will be back too. Your best players are your 4th down kickers for crying out loud!!!
tom
December 28th, 2009
8:03 am
Maybe if the Orange Bowl had given away free cokes, hotdogs and Playboys like they do in Atlanta they could have lured a few more tool fans down there.
OUT & PROUD!!!!!!!
December 28th, 2009
8:08 am
I love my Georgia Tech Yellowjackets!!!! We have the cutest boys in the whole conference!!!
that game meant everything to tech
December 28th, 2009
9:33 am
tooo funny F(l)AGBOY KIRK (CAPT.F(L)AGBOY!) WE HAD a new quarterback this year and beat you nerds and he wasn’t even talented!…course when he Heard the Tech defense majoretted in Baton twirling he was able to relax!!!!! lmfao..30 to 24.. only 332 more days of rubbing you flagboys in the ground though!!!!
How you can fill up Bobby Dodd Stadium
December 28th, 2009
3:01 pm
Here are just a few suggestions for the Georgia Tech Athletic Director to consider since winning football games still will not fill up tiny Bobby Dodd Stadium:
1. Hold a cricket match there (it will appeal to the Indian/Pakistani students that make up the majority at Georgia Tech)
2. Hold a camel race (it will appeal to the Arabs that make up the second largest group on Tech’s campus)
3. Host a Star trek Convention (that will appeal to not only the Tech students but to the Georgia Tech alumni, a guest appearance by William Shatner will have GA Techies flocking in the gates)
Good Luck!
Tech's Daddy!
December 28th, 2009
3:04 pm
It is Mark Richt! 8 out of 9!!!!! Richt is undefeated on Tech’s “historic” Grant Field.
Why is it historic? Because while it is inside Tech’s Bobby Dodd stadium it is OWNED by the Georgia Bulldogs!
30-24!!!!
u cant make it up
December 28th, 2009
6:30 pm
I do not care who wins this Shreveport $hit High School Bowl, to see UGA playing their is priceless, hahahahahahhhhaahahahahaha
mark pricht
December 28th, 2009
8:40 pm
Shreveport Champions…now go down to the waffle house and celebrate, you earned it
JACK IT
December 28th, 2009
10:00 pm
Dangit! Georgia is the champs of the Shreveport bowl, and the state!! Tech is champs of the Almost Competitive Conference!! Let’s hear it for out state runner-up Jackets!!!
tim tebow
December 28th, 2009
11:55 pm
uga fans,
crybaby? thats cool. by the way, did i show you my national championship rings? take a look, cause you wont be seeing one for a while. oh wait, have you seen my heisman? im sorry im so great and $h!t all over your program, i mean i really tried not to break your schizophrenic legend’s records. id also like to apologize for beating you so bad, 41-17, 49-10. man, thats brutal. well, ill let you mutts return to your trailers, god bless! phil 4:13
GT95
December 29th, 2009
5:54 am
After watching the Independence Bowl last night it really jumps out how bad our defense must really be. If PJ doesn’t fix it we’ll go backwards in the future.
Reality
December 29th, 2009
2:59 pm
Wow – did you sprain your shoulder from patting yourself on the back? Why do you really think anyone would want to read what you write about yourself? Are you really that self-centered? No, I didn’t read your article – it was boring and means nothing.
Go DOGS
December 29th, 2009
4:17 pm
TampaGator- Dude! you are sooooo lost. Upside down downside up. It is really funny ready your post atthe beginning of this thread to now. You have flip flopped all over the quitter mat.
half the ACC is .500 or worse
December 30th, 2009
7:50 am
Another humiliating bowl loss last night by the ACC. Looks like they are looking at a 1-5 bowl record. Yet again proving to be handsdown the worst football conference ever
It was a down year in the ACC
December 30th, 2009
8:57 am
And that left the door wide open for an inferior team to win the ACC crown and one did.
Lane Kiffin
December 30th, 2009
9:01 am
I wish we could have Georgia Tech come visit us in Knoxville and show those pencil neck pimply nerds what a real football team in a real stadium looks like.
GT STILL IS A 4TH RATE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
December 30th, 2009
11:48 am
YELLOW TUCKS ARE SO CLASSY AND POPULAR YOU CAN EVEN SEE THEIR IMAGE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WATERLESS URINALS AT THE CALLAWAY GARDENS —- AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR STREAM. YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO EXPERIENCE IT. HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHHAAHAHAHAHA FOREVER AND EVER.
GT STILL IS A 4TH RATE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
December 30th, 2009
12:02 pm
RECRUITS JOINING THE YELLOW TUCKS WILL BE IN A HIGH SCHOOL TEAM FOREVER AND EVER. HAHHAHAHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA.SANTA MAY HAVE TAKEN A REST, BUT HE AGREED WITH THIS. HOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOOHOHOHOHOOHOH
Susan
December 30th, 2009
12:26 pm
Updates on Josh Nesbitt here :
http://www.athlete.com/josh-nesbitt
Tron Carter
December 30th, 2009
1:42 pm
Updates on Paul Johnson Here:
http://www.douchebagsoreloserwithgynecomastiaandaturkeyneck30-24.com
Tron Carter
December 30th, 2009
1:46 pm
or
whywontfanscometoourgamesevenwithfreefoodand5dollarticketsinthebiiggestcityinthestate30-248of9and60-39-5.com
bugsquacher
December 30th, 2009
2:03 pm
HEY TECH….. HAPPY NEW YEAR…..30-24…. CHOKE ON IT…..WAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Phil
December 31st, 2009
12:20 pm
Bradley’s first prediction of 2010: The Braves will be in first place July 1 and pulling away in September.
My prediction: The Braves will be in 4th place by July 1 and fading fast in September. (we still have Cox you know)
VEGAS BABY
January 2nd, 2010
7:37 am
Why does Las Vegas favor the SEC in the rest of the Bowls? Why did they favor Florida? Why did they favor UGA? I hate SEC fans for thinking they are so much better than the A-sissy! Maybe I should apprieciate the art of flipping hamburgers while drinking a beer and stop my addiction the War Craft. Or just stop talking about football, I know a lot more about dodgeball.–Oops, I thought I was on the I am smarter than you BLOG.
killerJ
January 2nd, 2010
1:42 pm
Hey Sec Fans, ACC-2 Sec-0,If It Wasnt For Auburn You Really Would Stink Up The Place.OVERRATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BY THE WAY WHERE,S THE ARTICLE ON HOW BAD THE SEC IS DOING MARK ?.
keith
January 3rd, 2010
4:05 pm
HAWKS SHOPPING MARVIN WILLIAMS?
GT STILL IS A 4TH RATE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
January 4th, 2010
5:22 pm
NO MATTER WHAT, THE JELLOW JOCKITCH WILL STILL BE A HIGH SCHOOL TEAM FOREVER AND EVER. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHA
GT STILL IS A 4TH RATE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
January 4th, 2010
5:24 pm
NO MATTER WHAT THE JELLOW JOCKITCH IMAGE WILL STILL BE IN THOSE WATERLESS URINALS OF THE CALLAWAY GARDENS AT THE END OF YOUR STREAM FOREVER AND EVER. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHHAHAAHHA
GT STILL IS A 4TH RATE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
January 4th, 2010
5:26 pm
JELLOW JOCKITCH, JELLOW JOCKITCH, JELLOW JOCKITCH, JOLLOW JOCKITCH, JELLOW JOCKITCH, JELLOW JOCKITCH, JELLOW JOCKTCH, FOREVER AND EVER. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHA
GT STILL IS A 4TH RATE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
January 4th, 2010
5:29 pm
JELLOW JOCKITCH, JELLOW JOCKITCH, JELLOW JOCKITCH, JELLOW JOCKITCH, JELLOW JOCKICTH, JELLOW JOCKITCH, JELLOW JOCKITCH. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAAHAHHAHA FOREVER AND EVER.
Furman Bisher
January 5th, 2010
3:55 am
Bradley, you were supposed to come over a week ago and roll me over!
Anybody seen my bedpan?! I made a yucky!