Ouch, Bay-Bay! Tech’s Thomas breaks foot as stock soars
Demaryius Thomas shakes hands, not with Mel Kiper. (AJC photo by Johnny Crawford)
File this under really lousy timing. On the same day Georgia Tech receiver Demaryius Thomas saw his name listed on Mel Kiper’s mock first round on ESPN.com, he broke his foot while training in Scottsdale, Ariz. So reports Tony Pauline on SI.com.
Thomas, known as Bay-Bay, broke his left foot in a three-cone drill. He’ll miss next week’s NFL combine. More from Pauline:
His agent, Todd France, told SI.com that it was a clean break and doctors expect a recovery time of four to six weeks. “There are no longterm effects from the injury and Demaryius will be 100 percent by the time OTA’s begin,” said France, who added that surgery is a possibility. “If surgery hastens the healing process, that is something we will consider.”
According to observers at Athletes Performance, where Thomas has been training, the 6-foot-3, 227-pound receiver had been turning in sensational workouts in preparation for the combine. He recently ran a verified 4.38 in the 40, which was recorded on film and will be sent to every team in the league, France told SI.com.
That glowing report jibes with Kiper what offered in his second mock draft on ESPN.com. He had Thomas projected to be taken by the Bengals with the 21st pick of Round 1. That was higher than Tech tailback Jonathan Dwyer, who’s excluded from Kiper’s Round 1 and also from his Big Board, which lists the top 25 overall prospects. (Links require registration.) Thomas was No. 21 on both, with Kiper offering this:
Here’s the big riser of the past couple of weeks. Thomas will be red-hot after the workouts get going. He’s a big target (6-3, 225 pounds) and a downfield threat. He averaged more than 25 yards per catch and remained productive in a run-based offense based. Carson Palmer needs weapons, and Thomas can be one.
And what of Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan? He’s No. 8 on the Big Board, and Kiper has him going 11th — to Jacksonville — his mock.
And what, you’re asking, of the Falcons? Well, Mel sees their Round 1 pick the same way Don Banks of SI.com saw it a few weeks ago — Kyle Wilson, a cornerback from Boise State. Here’s Mel K. on K. Wilson:
Wilson is another player who jumped at the Senior Bowl. He’s fluid, excellent in coverage and an immediate help on special teams. Wilson had a quiet season, but great cornerbacks often do. He simply wasn’t challenged enough. Stock is now back on the rise.
Scouts Inc. rates Wilson as the 28th-best player available and the third-best cornerback. (The Falcons will pick either 19th or 20th, depending on a coin flip with Houston.) Todd McShay of ESPN.com sees the Falcons taking a different cornerback — Kareem Jackson of Alabama — in Round 1. Scouts Inc. rates Jackson the 21st-best player and the second-best CB in the draft. But I’ll say it again:
Just because the outside world believes the Falcons need a cornerback doesn’t mean Thomas Dimitroff will take one in the first round. Dimitroff is especially picky about that position. (He’s considered one of the best judges of defensive backs in the business.) If he doesn’t think a guy has the potential to be a No. 1 NFL CB — a shutdown corner, in the vernacular — he’s not apt to draft him in Round 1. And Dimitroff doesn’t believe there are many shutdown corners in the entire league.
To reiterate: Were I betting, I’d still say the Falcons will take a pass rusher — be it a defensive end or an outside linebacker — with that first pick. But I’ve been wrong once or twice.
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JW
February 17th, 2010
8:55 pm
Mark, just wondering…I’m beginning to see different rumors on sites about the possibility of Tech rejoining the SEC if ARK is lost during all of the possible conf reshuffling that may be coming up. What do you make of this, since Tech has so much SEC history?
Mark Bradley
February 17th, 2010
9:00 pm
I don’t believe it’s true, JW. I believe Tech is happy where it sits.
Kudos for being first, by the way.
RomeDawg
February 17th, 2010
9:04 pm
Two words: Curl and Go! That is what Coach Johnson was able to teach a talent like Thomas while he was on the flats. Look at the doubts that pro scouts are having about Dwyer because the offensive mastermind never gave him the chance to showcase all of his skills. If you are a high school player that wants to play in this offense in college you must not be interested in the NFL.
What do GT and UG fans have in common?
February 17th, 2010
9:05 pm
RomeDawg knows the answer… They both love talking GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKET FIRST ROUND PICKS on a Wednesday night!
RomeDawg
February 17th, 2010
9:06 pm
And I’m sure since Tech can barely win the weak ACC that they have ZERO interest in coming to the SEC! This years Tech team may have been the 5th or 6th best SEC team.
@JW
February 17th, 2010
9:06 pm
As a Tech fan and sports history buff, I would love it if Tech re-entered the SEC. I think geographic rivalries like GT-Bama (we’re in their fight song to this day) and GT-Auburn could be renewed. In time I think people would see GT get bigger and better as a CFB brand as SEC money would keep the program on the build.
BUT I really think that the more likely picks for the SEC based on market value involve breaking into some new states. I’d look for them to talk to VT or even UNC. If not that, then it’ll definitely be GT or Clemson. Could be all four if they choose to do the 14-team SuperCon thing. Sure would be a shake-up!
JW
February 17th, 2010
9:06 pm
RomeDawg,
I believe the point Mark was trying to make is that BeBe moved UP! You big goober…….take the foot out of your mouth.
Opinion's Opinion
February 17th, 2010
9:06 pm
I believe that CJ Spiller would be worth the gamble if he fell to us……he’s a game changer….this coming from a Tech fan
What do GT and UG fans have in common?
February 17th, 2010
9:07 pm
RomeDawg knows the answer… They both love talking GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKET FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS on a Wednesday night.
Jon Contract
February 17th, 2010
9:07 pm
He certainly has the physical skills.
Reminds me of Andre Johnson a little.
Sideways the dog
February 17th, 2010
9:08 pm
I’m all about Tradition, I’d be okay with GT going back to the SEC….even though we would probably not do that well
@RomeDawg
February 17th, 2010
9:09 pm
Conference membership has nothing to do with “can they win?”…Vandy anyone? Think they’d wanna go anywhere else? Nope! Even though they lose constantly there, they NEED the SEC for its brand and money. And even then…GT would do better than Vandy. Especially over time. Give Tech 10-20 years with a bigger SEC budget and see if they’re not able to pull something off that looks a little more like GT in the 1950’s.
Sideways the dog
February 17th, 2010
9:09 pm
Bay Bay is actually better compared to Antonio Gates
northbeach Scott
February 17th, 2010
9:12 pm
JWThat ship sailed when Vince Dooley was key to keeping Tech out when it attempted to rejoin the SEC in the 1970s. The ACC is clearly a better fit academically than the SEC for GA Tech and for basketball (at least when they finally fire Hewitt).
While I wish we could renew the Auburn and Tennessee rivalries every season, CPJ and the AD should be able schedule some strong games that will enable Tech to have a shot at a National Championship.
CPJ Driving the Ship
February 17th, 2010
9:12 pm
Boy that’d be something if GT were an SEC team again. Paul Johnson would get a statue for sure after that. Not only does he right the ship, he steers it back into its rightful harbor!
Are you using that leg?
February 17th, 2010
9:12 pm
RomeDawg is right. Why would a coach want someone to be productive in their system? No doubt they would prefer a player to come in and dictate what the plan should be based on their abilities. Woof woof woof.
Asheville Dawg
February 17th, 2010
9:14 pm
Congrats to Thomas for moving on up.
Why would Arkansas leave the SEC? To play Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska? Or is playing Alabama, LSU, and Auburn to much?
1990_Champs_GT
February 17th, 2010
9:15 pm
I love the idea of Tech back in the SEC. The ACC just isn’t a football conference.
As for Thomas, he better have a great combine for me to believe he’s a first-rounder.
And Mark, I agree a pass rusher will be the Falcons’ first pick. A good pass rush will make the corners look better.
UpdatesFTW
February 17th, 2010
9:18 pm
Um…BayBay broke his foot today, according to Roberson.
Steve
February 17th, 2010
9:18 pm
The Nerds in the SEC would be hilarious. They are bad enough most seasons playing the pathetic ACC teams. I can’t imagine how bad they would be in the SEC. Maybe one step above Vandy? On, and congrats to the Nerds having a rare first round pick. I know it doesn’t happen often like it does at a real football school like UGA.
Mark Bradley
February 17th, 2010
9:20 pm
Thomas indeed broke his foot while training in Scottsdale, according to SI.com. The post above reflects this unbelievable current event.
JW
February 17th, 2010
9:22 pm
Yea steve, that’s why GA tech and VA tech are tied for most acc wins over the past 6 seasons you jack. not to mention they just won the conference. You sure told us.
Steve
February 17th, 2010
9:25 pm
Exactly JW, and look who they have been playing. Also look at Tech’s final season record over the last 6 seasons as well as the bowls they went to AND THE RESULTS. What a moron.
Mark Bradley
February 17th, 2010
9:32 pm
I know I’ve been accused of jinxing teams in the past, but this is amazing. I post something and the guy breaks his foot.
Russ, the Temporary Mascot
February 17th, 2010
9:34 pm
SEC or ACC? I would want to know where the ACC stands on a$$ painting a little dog. We know that the SEC just turns the other cheek (!) When they painted my cheeks I was pulled into an electrical closet and I am not sure whether or not they used primer. I did see the Krylon can, though.
James
February 17th, 2010
9:34 pm
I don’t get it. So many people on here squabble about players not wanting to come to Tech because they don’t run a pro set. That really only affects QB’s. We just put a RB and a WR in/near the first round of the draft. Guys that hardly ran Gailey’s lame pro offense (and his was indeed lame).
In fact, while you can criticize his routes all you want, teams are praising Bebe’s blocking skills. That’s a huge plus for him (and the 4.38 40 time) because you can teach a wide receiver routes–that’s what they do.
Good luck teaching one to block, though!
BCWRECK
February 17th, 2010
9:35 pm
This is a minor injury. He’ll be full speed in a few weeks. Although, it may cost him 10 or 20 positions in the draft.
Mark Bradley
February 17th, 2010
9:36 pm
I’ve heard Thomas likened to Vincent Jackson and Andre Johnson, but I think he’s got some Michael Irvin to him. (In a good way, I mean.)
Mark Bradley
February 17th, 2010
9:37 pm
It would be tough to stick in Round 1 now, BCWRECK. You’re right on that.
BB's
February 17th, 2010
9:39 pm
Poor pitiful Steve. Can’t find anything on a UGA blog, so here he is again, totally obsessed by the enemy. Look at the results of the last two years. PJ knows what he is doing, and I for one look forward to many years. Will we beat you every year? No. But it’s not going to be every 8 years either. And enough with the weak ACC crap. Tech would have gone 6-2 with Georgia’s SEC schedule. Yes, Georgia beat Tech. Over all, except for one day, Tech was the better team this year. Just like last year, when Tech won, Georgia was the better team. It’s going to be fun to watch it play out. And Tech will get good recruits. Not pro style QB’s, but other players will want to come.
GO TECH
February 17th, 2010
9:41 pm
Best of luck to Bay Bay. Keep your chin up!
Benjamin
February 17th, 2010
9:41 pm
Bay-Bay just saw his stock drop to the second/third round.
(This year’s receiving corps/group of tight ends looks pretty deep, MB.)
Sonny Clusters
February 17th, 2010
9:41 pm
You can’t pick when you will be injured. A friend of ours hurt his thumb last season and had to have it fixed over the winter. He was able to go on a golfing trip first, though. When he got back that thumb demanded attention and now he is recuperating and getting ready to play some baseball. We was always wanting to go on that particular golfing trip but we was conveniently forgotten along with Stinky Wintes.
Mark Bradley
February 17th, 2010
9:44 pm
There are some good receivers in this draft, Benjamin. But I think people will be stunned by how good Bay-Bay is. Guy caught more than half the passes and gained more than half the passing yards for Tech the past two seasons. Teams knew where the ball was going, and he still got it.
Joe
February 17th, 2010
9:49 pm
If you are a potential employer interested in people who can walk and chew you may want to think twice about Romedog or whoever it is. Got tired of two so called walk on water players- Tebow and AJ Greene- Greene is a skiinny dime a dozen kid who doesn’t hold a candle to Thomas- argue if youw want but time will prove
Tom
February 17th, 2010
9:49 pm
Can a player come back to college if he gets hurt like this or is he stuck with where he winds up in the draft?
Mark Bradley
February 17th, 2010
9:51 pm
No, Tom. Once a guy leaves, he’s out. It’s not like college basketball and the NBA, where an underclassman can change his mind (once) if he hasn’t retained an agent.
The Karma Train....
February 17th, 2010
9:59 pm
I’m a GT Fan, and I’m not knocking a 20-year-old underclassman for making so nice $$, but Karma sure has a way of sneaking up on a guy. Bebe told the ESPN beat writer after winning the ACC Championship he was returning for his senior season, then a month later renegs on that statement. Again, not knocking the guy for taking the $, but just say “no comment” when put on the spot like that. Ms Karma apparently takes you at your word…..
LMAO
February 17th, 2010
10:00 pm
Hey Steve…I forgot that UGA has won all thoses National Championships lately. You are an irrelevant football school! Ask Bama and UF.
Technophobia
February 17th, 2010
10:00 pm
Tech back in the SEC? We’ve already got 5 SEC championships!
LMAO
February 17th, 2010
10:02 pm
Steve…when was the last time UGA played an important game..Oh, I believe that would be 30 years ago? You loser!
techster
February 17th, 2010
10:02 pm
NASCAR changes the rules whenever they feel like it, why can’t the rules be changed to allow players to return to college in cases like this one? Why for one sport and not for another? Mark, that would be a good article if you would inquire to the “powers that be” about that.
Vidalia man, bubba
February 17th, 2010
10:13 pm
I wonder what GT vs. Ga. all time records was in the SEC, when both were members, and how many SEC championships were won by both of them, when both were in the SEC. GT’s record of late against SEC schools is decent, although UGA has dominated of late. Maybe Ga. should join ACC to run from FLA.
Eric
February 17th, 2010
10:16 pm
If GT dumbed down it’s academics for football players and allowed easy majors, we would dominate uga like UF has.
GT man
February 17th, 2010
10:17 pm
Good serves him right for leaving early.
south
February 17th, 2010
10:20 pm
Wonder if he dropped the ball on it?
Tom
February 17th, 2010
10:23 pm
Thanks Mark
Gt man you have to be a pathetic uga fan. No gt fan feels that way.
RomeDawg
February 17th, 2010
10:26 pm
For all you losers (30-24) (73-66) that think he gets drafted in the first round, get a life. He’s a second round bust waiting to happen. Due to that offensive mastermind on the flats this talent is RAW due to lack of coaching. Hey Stephen Hill, enjoy blocking?
RomeDawg
February 17th, 2010
10:32 pm
JW
Hey Moron, he moved up in a “mock” draft! That pays absolutely NOTHING! Pro scouts, not analyst who have never actually coached football, say he is RAW. Like your behind after that spanking on the flats!
I entered my first post before the story about him breaking his foot went up. I hate it for Bay Bay and hope it heals fast.
Jon Contract
February 17th, 2010
10:34 pm
I dont agree RomeDawg
The guy is an obvious playmaker. As long as he can forget everything he knew in college and adopt to a pro system he has a chance.
JD
February 17th, 2010
10:36 pm
Mark – when are you picking the NERDS to beat the Dawgs again this year?
loldawgs
February 17th, 2010
10:42 pm
“If you are a high school player that wants to play in this offense in college you must not be interested in the NFL”
Because the star RB and WR are projected 1st round picks? Sense, your comment makes none.
AlabamaRamblinwreck
February 17th, 2010
10:43 pm
RomeDawg: Try as you may to tear down the program on the rise, but you know CPJ is got it going on. If you didn’t believe that, you would have something better to do with your time than try to convince recruits (or parents) that playing for PJ puts a player behind the 8 ball in regards to the NFL. You are an idiot, and when 4 of our players are drafted in the first 3 rounds, and probably 3 within the first 35 players drafted, your mythical beliefs will be quelled. Public schools there in Rome, GA are still pretty bad, and I know, since I went to one of them. I had to work extra hard at Tech to get the redneck out!!
Go Jackets!!
Koach "Rev" Richt
February 17th, 2010
10:49 pm
If you are interested in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA sign up for the “University” of Georgia, and play for the Clarke County Penal Team! Two misdemeanors allowed per semester, one felony per season.
Dan
February 17th, 2010
10:50 pm
RomeDawg, you really reflect poorly on UGA fans. The kid breaks his foot and you post – anonomously – a comment from another column earlier this week about his perceived weaknesses, which are not accurate, but you never really watched the games did you? I mean, did you plan on plagiarizing the whole thing for us?
It’s really a sad state of affairs. Most Georgia fans are perfectly reasonable people but you manage to make them look guilty by association.
GoodSense
February 17th, 2010
10:50 pm
F**k the SEC. I can’t believe anyone would want to be affiliated with the likes of UGA, Tennessee, Alabama, LSU or Mississippi State, et.al. over Duke, Wake Forest, Boston College, UNC and Virginia. Get real. It shouldn’t be about 100,000 seat stadiums full of drooling idiots. It should be about academic integrity and not letting football run your university.
Dan
February 17th, 2010
10:50 pm
loldawgs, don’t forget about our DE too.
wesleywhatwhat
February 17th, 2010
10:57 pm
that sucks for thomas, but he will be fine in the long term. let’s hope he heals fast and can get plenty of individual workouts in for interested teams before the draft.
todd grantham
February 17th, 2010
10:59 pm
Mark, you truely have the gift of jinx.
todd grantham
February 17th, 2010
11:00 pm
I’ll bet you thought to yourself tonight “Georgia will hang on against Tennessee”. and thats all it took.
Smart Guy
February 17th, 2010
11:08 pm
Georgia Tech would raise the average IQ of the SEC by about 50 points.
Jon Contract
February 17th, 2010
11:09 pm
Is there such a thing as the Bradley jinx?
If so, has it taken on SI or Madden cover type proportions?
I think we forget only one team gets to win. The other 20-30 come up short.
uberVU - social comments
February 17th, 2010
11:19 pm
Social comments and analytics for this post…
This post was mentioned on Twitter by MarkBradleyAJC: Ouch, Bay-Bay! Tech receiver Demaryius Thomas makes Round 1 of Kiper’s mock draft, then breaks foot. http://bit.ly/aMFpbI…
Mark Bradley
February 17th, 2010
11:31 pm
I’ve already picked Georgia to win this year, JD.
Mark Bradley
February 17th, 2010
11:33 pm
You know, it’s amazing. When I came to work at the AJC — the date was March 5, 1984 — people were talking about John Dewberry and Tyrone Sorrells. And here it is Feb. 17, 2010 … and I guess we still are.
Jon Contract
February 17th, 2010
11:34 pm
Kiss of death
Jon Contract
February 17th, 2010
11:39 pm
When I came to work at the AJC — the date was March 5, 1984
You just missed the Herschel days
Mark Bradley
February 17th, 2010
11:42 pm
I did miss Herschel, and I didn’t. I saw him in person each of his three seasons when I was covering UK for the Herald-Leader.
Golden Rule
February 17th, 2010
11:50 pm
Don’t worry Rome…u still have King to cheer for…didn’t all you educationally challenged mutt fans say that ugump got the better back years ago…JD will play in the pros…King will never set foot on a pro field…except to cut the grass.
Jon Contract
February 17th, 2010
11:57 pm
Did Herschel break one on the blue grass? Memory serves correct he did.
Mark Bradley
February 18th, 2010
12:00 am
Scored on a 64-yard pass from John Lastinger in 1982. The pass itself traveled maybe 10 yards. Herschel was alone in the right flat and just ran down the sideline. Kentucky was very proud it held him under 155 yards rushing all three years. (Still lost all three games big.) His longest run against UK was 21 yards.
Jon Contract
February 18th, 2010
12:01 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyKLeXP2XOU
Benjamin
February 18th, 2010
12:03 am
To clarify my earlier comment, Bradley, I think Thomas is going to be a very good receiver. I just see a draft stocked with them.
Dez Bryant, in my opinion, is the absolute cream of the crop — in my view, he’s going to be a top-of-the-league guy — but there are a good 5-6 more that I think could turn out to be at least one-time Pro Bowlers. Bay-Bay is in that group.
Benjamin
February 18th, 2010
12:06 am
Golden, don’t sell Caleb short just yet, in regard to his pro stock.
He likely won’t be a starter, but King’s got a lot of talent. He’s just been hidden behind Moreno and his health, and Ealey earned the starting spot this season. I don’t think we’ve seen the last of CK.
Jon Contract
February 18th, 2010
12:35 am
Lastinger
Wow that brings back memories,
*There will be no national championship, no undefeated season, no wild celebrations for the University of Texas Longhorns. The accolades for an unbeaten 11-game regular season will be all but forgotten.
The Cotton Bowl became the Longhorns’ funeral pyre Monday afternoon, as their dream of an unbeaten season and possible national championship turned to ashes with Georgia’s improbable 10-9 victory in the 48th annual Cotton Bowl Classic.
Improbable too was the method of execution, a 17-yard touchdown run with 3:22 remaining by Georgia quarterback John Lastinger against a proud and defiant Texas defense*
Golden Rule
February 18th, 2010
12:47 am
Benjamin…i stand by my comments.
All Cupcakes Conference
February 18th, 2010
12:48 am
“If GT dumbed down it’s academics for football players and allowed easy majors”
They did, it’s called “Management”.
“Georgia Tech would raise the average IQ of the SEC by about 50 points.”
And the average male student population’s virginity by 50%.
Golden Rule
February 18th, 2010
12:59 am
Cupcake…you want dumb down academics….How much is a three point shot worth?…now you tell me what so called college (cough cough choke gag barf) from the SEC had that on a test?
Jon Contract
February 18th, 2010
1:00 am
A rare look at that 84 Cotton Bowl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sE9Ddr7VJU&feature=player_embedded
Golden Rule
February 18th, 2010
1:01 am
Be careful Rome…I don’t recommend you going for three words…that lump on your shoulders may explode.
Golden Rule
February 18th, 2010
1:04 am
GT Man….go back to flipping burgers for your dawg friends
All Cupcakes Conference
February 18th, 2010
1:24 am
Actually, it’s “dumbed-down”. Someone with your superior academic credentials should know that. But while we’re on the subject, why don’t you ask Roddy Jones why he can’t count to three in Spanish?
P. Bull Terrier
February 18th, 2010
2:04 am
I haven’t heard exactly which bone in his foot Thomas broke, but foot fractures can be surprisingly difficult to heal. I’m sure he’ll get first class, daily medical treatment that will help him recover quicker than the average man on the street, but I’d be surprised if the injury didn’t knock him out of the first round.
I wouldn’t wish a broken foot on anybody, even a guy from Tech with a dumb name like Bay-Bay.
gman
February 18th, 2010
3:41 am
romedawg? romedawg? how old are you man?
Notso Fast
February 18th, 2010
3:48 am
The only question was his speed and if the 40 time is correct then he should be drafted very high. With great hands, size and speed,hard to not move up.
Alabama Jack
February 18th, 2010
7:02 am
I think Tech ought to join the AFC and compete with other pro teams like Florida, Alabama, USC, and Tennessee,
Bay Bay
February 18th, 2010
8:10 am
Speaking of dumb names “P. Bull Terrier”!
Yellow Fuzz
February 18th, 2010
8:16 am
While watching the US speed skater win the gold medal last night (by 18-hundreths of a second) over the South Korea guy, I couldn’t help but wonder if that would have qualified as a severe “a$$ kicking” or “beat down” if he had been from uga.
Hahahahahahahahahahahhahaahhaahahhahahahaha
Ed
February 18th, 2010
8:16 am
Yes you have to take calculus, finance, accounting…just easy courses compared to history, afro studies, sports team memorization, etc lol.
clueless cupcake. the typical ignorant uga fan. a dime a dozen!
Morgan Burnett
February 18th, 2010
8:16 am
After Bey-Bey’s dropsies in the 30-24 loss to UGA we changed Demaryius’ nickname to Drop-Drop.
Jesse Stone
February 18th, 2010
8:17 am
Kareem Jackson is a fundamentally sound player. I coached him way back in middle school. Quality young man, quality family. I will be a KJ fan, Falcon or not.
RomeDawg
February 18th, 2010
8:22 am
I now know what it feels like to be Mark Bradley. I write something no one agrees with. It’s kind of fun to piss people off though, ain’t it Mark.
gman? gman? how old do you think I am?
Dan, what I said was three word from another article. I simple pointed out another perspective. As for our school system, it is currently in the top 5 public school systems in the state of Georgia. Don’t be pissed about that spanking(s). (30-24) (73-66) Always remember: You are second rate in this state! High School Offense! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Could it be?
February 18th, 2010
8:26 am
RomeDawg and The Grinch hmmmm.
Special Ed Conference
February 18th, 2010
9:04 am
A coworker has a degree in biology from UGA and a finance degree from Georgia State. We like to say the GSU degree gets him jobs and the UGA degree gets him a handicapped parking sticker.
Cobb Jacket
February 18th, 2010
9:06 am
Rome schools are top 5 in a state consistently ranked in the bottom 5 in the country in education? How nice for you guys.
Dan
February 18th, 2010
9:17 am
Romedawg, you did it without attribution and essentially used it as your own thought. I understand you’re largely incapable of thinking on your own, but all we’re asking is for you try once in awhile.
Y’all are .500 against that high school offense and are giving up 35 a game against it. If we’re 2nd rate, what does that make UGA? 4th rate? 9th rate?
Romedawg
February 18th, 2010
10:02 am
Dan
February 18th, 2010
9:17 am
Romedawg, you did it without attribution and essentially used it as your own thought. I understand you’re largely incapable of thinking on your own, but all we’re asking is for you try once in awhile.
Y’all are .500 against that high school offense and are giving up 35 a game against it. If we’re 2nd rate, what does that make UGA? 4th rate? 9th rate?
What? Try talking so I can understand
His foot OR HIS HANDS ???
February 18th, 2010
10:10 am
Did he break a foot or were BOTH HANDS broken for the UGA game??
AAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA 30-24
Dan
February 18th, 2010
10:55 am
Point made, Romedawg.
atl-xmen
February 18th, 2010
11:07 am
those players getting drafted are gailys recruits and would have been drafted at or around the same spot if gaily would have stayed. but the problem with pj offense now is that if given a choice those players would have gone else where in hopes of being prepared to play in the pros. bebe can catch but his blocking was pretty much running a fly in hopes of a the cornerback following him. also he was bigger than most corners so he didnt needto learn how to block properly like he will in the nfl. he also will be trying to learn how to read certain defenses and run routes that was never asked of him in pj high school offense. now to the running back. again dwyer was lucky enough to play at least one year in a pro style offense but he too will be behind in being prepared for the nfl. he was never asked to block,which is a must in the pros. also he never needed to learn to read a defense either so a minus there. also a another negative is that a running back can only take so many hits in a football career before he breaks down. i think dwyer has taken way more the last two years than any 5 year vet in the pros as he was being hit every play even without the football. again that will keep any good running back from coming to ga tech to play in pj offense. pj has one guy in the nfl that i know of that played for him and that is adrian peterson that went to the bears. and he hasnt really panned out. i dont know of any qb thats actually plays qb in the pros, or any receiver either. again these players that tech has on the draft coming up are gailys players and already had the talent to make it to the pros. the guys pj will be bringing in will not be that talented plus they wont have a clue on how to play the position correctly for the pro style offense that is being ran in the pros.
so i dont see tech getting better anytime soon on offense..defense they will be ok..but thats about it..
atl-xmen
February 18th, 2010
11:17 am
ask any decent running back that wants to play pro, which offense would he prefer to play in and 10 out of 10 times richt offense will be chosen. the talent level at tech will take a major drop while pj is there. the qb in his offense might have a chance playing special teams in the pros but thats about it. even the off linemen will be looking for work outside of football. way to small for the pros. his running backs and receivers might make a few pros practice squads though which is promising i guess..=) but seriously if im a tech fan iam worried about what kind of talent will be coming in to try and beat the dawgs and the rest of the div 1a teams out there.
Paul's Johnson
February 18th, 2010
11:24 am
Don’t kid yourselves, kiddies, CPJ would LOVE to compete in the SEC.
But I agree with Mark that its highly unlikely Tech will switch. Hard to believe, but its been over 30 years since Tech joined up with ACC.
how2fish
February 18th, 2010
12:18 pm
That’s terrible timing hope he recovers quickly!
just the truth
February 18th, 2010
12:27 pm
Rome Dawg, here you go bringing up Tech and Vandy in the same breath. Two places where you have to get a real degree and play sports instead of ( just fill in the blank ) now days!! I’m looking at 16 players off of the UGA roster from last year trying to get a “housing” degree. Simply no education is required. Just play. Already have signed one player knowing he can’t get in for 2 years. Ridiculous for a division 1 school !! The bad thing about it ………………. there’s many people like you that either don’t understand or don’t care !!
GTechsta
February 18th, 2010
12:35 pm
atl-xmen, you don’t expect Tech’s offense to get any better? Good Lord son, they were #2 in the nation in rushing offense and top 10 in total offense and scoring. Can’t really go much further up from there, can they?
Stinger
February 18th, 2010
1:03 pm
Bullfrogs will not have anyone drafted in first 5 rounds. End of story.
Sorry TECH LOSERS
February 18th, 2010
2:11 pm
Bay-Bay Bye Bye first round !!!!!!!!!! LOL
somuchhateforGT
February 18th, 2010
2:15 pm
Why do all you people that hate GT soooooo much feel the need to try and convince yourselves that GT will not get quality players or win? CPJ proved everybody wrong his first season when GT was projected to get 3-4 wins and again in his second season when everybody was going to figure out the offense by winning the ACCCG. The only thing GT is in need of is a better o-line and defense, which what do you know CPJ is working on with last years redshirted recruits and this years caoching changes and recruits.
somuchhateforGT
February 18th, 2010
2:22 pm
atl-xmen,
What are you talking about? GT’s backs and WRs will have way more experience in blocking than most college players. I will admit that I don’t watch all of UGAs games, but I never saw Green block out anybody. By the way I’m not knocking Green I think he has great talent and unlike some UGA fans enjoying Thomas’s injury I hope Green stays healthy and does well next year before going pro.
Jesse Stone
February 18th, 2010
2:52 pm
Sorry TECH LOSERS- Laughing at an injury to anyone is classless.
sharecropper
February 18th, 2010
5:35 pm
Has anybody, say an enterprising sports reporter, ever, ever, taken note of Mel Kiper’s draft list and then followed up on it? I am betting not, because it would show how inept he is. He is a made-for-TV star, kind of the Nick the Greek of today. I wish somebody would do it. I would, except who the hell cares about Mel Kiper? Not the pro teams’ scouts and coaches, for sure.
RomeDawg
February 18th, 2010
6:58 pm
Here’s a vocabulary word for you, Dan. Nerd – A loser Tech supporter who blogs on the AJC trying to use big words to make up for his small intellect and his teams inability to win. Hey loser, in case you forgot, we spanked that bottom in both football and basketball this year. Hey Dan, ever consider Tech just sucks?
atl-xmen
February 19th, 2010
7:57 am
how can ga tech backs and receivers block when the whole offense is based on deception. the backs fake like they are running the ball and the receivers fake like they getting a pass on most plays. the receviver does have to block more than the running back in this offense but in a pro style offense the receiver actually has to hold a block longer than 2 seconds. bey bey was bigger than most of the corners he was going against so he didnt really have to block, just pretty much get in the way of the corner or blind side a unsuspecting linebacker.
the only reason this offense worked these past two years is because of the type of players that were running it. gailys pro style players. they are alot better and more talented than the ones pj will be bringing in. when gailys pro style qb, who is bigger than the running back that pj is bringing in, leaves ga tech will be in real trouble. the qbs that will be coming in will not be as big as nesbitt and wont be able to take all the hits that he took, hell,,,he couldnt even take it..he is all banged up now and no chance at being a pro qb. this offense will be the death of ga tech so to speak.
also green blocks every play that is a running play and in a pro style offense the receiver has to go get a d-back and block him straight up as the d-back can see him coming unlike the crack block that tech receivers do. green will be a better pro because of the offense that uga runs while bey bey will have to learn that stuff in the pros. he is way behind green because in the pros the receiver have to more than just catch the ball. and this is why the better players coming out of high school will avoid this offense. it doesnt prepare a player for the pros and all good players have dreams and hopes of plaing in the pros
BobinBuford
February 19th, 2010
9:26 am
atl-xmen:
This offense just recruited the number 1 running back in the state, according to the AJC. They also have 9, count ‘em, 9 of the top 50 players in the state coming to play for GT, That is the exact same number of top 50 players that UGA has.
CPJ is recruiting to fit the style of offense that he runs. In case you haven’t noticed, that team won 11 games last year with a less than stellar defense. They have not lost 2 games in a row yet, or have lost to the same team twice.
GT_Dan
February 19th, 2010
11:17 am
RomeDawg is always good for a laugh. I guess they disconnect the brains up in Rome…
secfactcheck.com
February 19th, 2010
9:06 pm
Good Luck Bay-Bay… The best number #8 receiver in the state. Who was saying that this time last year?
CHARLOTTE DAWG
February 19th, 2010
9:06 pm
I wonder what Yellow Fuzz thinks about this? He’s been coming on to the blogs more often since that heartbreaking loss in November……so good for him! yeyyyyeah Yellow Fuzz!
ALL of tech fan's DADDY
February 22nd, 2010
9:06 pm
You LOSERS know we “Run This State”!!!! hahahahahahahahahahaha. Dorks
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motown
April 23rd, 2010
12:50 am
For all you haters… Get off bay bay’s nuts