Live from Georgia Tech, where there’s a *BCS berth at stake
Yes, this post is about Tech. But here's a look at the 2009 Independence Bowl. (AP photo)
(*In this case, “BCS” stands for “bowl of cruddy stature.”)
Georgia Tech is 5-5. It needs to beat Duke, which is terrible, to become bowl-eligible. If the Jackets lose here today, they’ll need to beat Georgia, which is the best sub-.500 team in the country, in Athens next week to secure a postseason invitation. And where might Tech go if it notches Victory No. 6?
ESPN.com has Tech ticketed for the Military Bowl, which will be staged in Washington D.C. on Dec. 29. Scout.com, SI.com and CBSsports.com all have the Jackets headed to the one place guaranteed to slash Tech fans’ arsenal of ever-ready UGA insults by 67 percent — the Advocare V100 Independence Bowl, which is staged you-know-where.
For 51 weeks Georgia fans have gigged Tech with these four words: “We run this state.” For 51 weeks Tech backers have responded with one word: “Shreveport.” And — wouldn’t you know it? — the Jackets could well be bound for that charming city to play a bowl game on Dec. 27. Yikes.
That said, the only thing worse than going to Shreveport is not being eligible to go to Shreveport. Tech could and should take care of that today. (Did I mention that Duke is terrible?) Even without its best player, the Jackets are 10-point favorites. Should his Jackets somehow mess up and get beat, I fully expect Paul Johnson to punch someone, even if it’s only himself, in the face.
And with that, the floor is again open for questions, comments and testimonials from the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. And it must be stated that at least one outsider attaches great value to an Independence Bowl bid. I remind you that A.J. Green got $1,000 for his jersey from the 2009 installment of that epic event.
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Nurse Rachet
November 20th, 2010
4:12 pm
10-10 LSU- Ole Miss 4 mins to go in first qt
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
4:13 pm
Duke has it off a Washington bobble
TB
November 20th, 2010
4:13 pm
ESPN Gametracker has total yards: Duke – 370, Tech – 258
mmgtfan
November 20th, 2010
4:13 pm
DAVID SIMS!!!!!
Glory Glory
November 20th, 2010
4:13 pm
Tech should win this game, and likely will.
But after watching (streaming) this game… I am VERY VERY VERY confident in next week’s game.
Dawgs- 48 Nerds- 13
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
4:14 pm
i recall something from an old Pandora written about the UGA Band.
it was originally called the Dixie Redcoat Marching Band
Dixie was removed due to its potentially offense connotation
Redcoat was removed because it slurred the British
Marching was removed because it could be construed with draft dodgers marching on campus
and Band was all that was left.
i kid you not.
Savannah Fan
November 20th, 2010
4:14 pm
Wide open again
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
4:14 pm
Tech having a hard time covering Duke. Twenty-eight yard gain.
Jesse Stone
November 20th, 2010
4:14 pm
Now it’s crystal clear. Tech Forever and green envy are not only UGA fans, they are the same person
Tech Forever
November 20th, 2010
4:14 pm
green envy
I’ll add too that I think
1 – There are MANY MANY Georgia fans who need to have some thicker skin…..and most of them DID NOT attend Georgia
2 – Georgia fans need to do a better job of policing the BEHAVIOR of their fellow fans. Not necessary blog stuff but actual gameday poor reprehesible behavior.
So both fanbases have some pretty lofty faults.
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
4:15 pm
Hold on Duke
We
November 20th, 2010
4:15 pm
Midget Murray is licking his chops at that defense. Even with a bruised sternum he will throw for 400 plus yards.
SteveC
November 20th, 2010
4:15 pm
who was covering that guy? all GT defenders cover is grass
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
4:15 pm
Nope. Penalty waved away.
JacketBacker01
November 20th, 2010
4:15 pm
Looks like another 50-7 day in athens this year.
Savannah Fan
November 20th, 2010
4:16 pm
Here comes the TD
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
4:16 pm
Lousy call on third-and-1. Tech stops it. Duke kicking to tie.
Tech Forever
November 20th, 2010
4:16 pm
Jesse Stone
100% true old gold Georgia Tech fan here. Sitting on my couch in my gold sweatshirt with my Lab named “Buzz” lying under my feet.
Savannah Fan
November 20th, 2010
4:17 pm
GO FOR IT
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
4:17 pm
Missed.
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
4:17 pm
Duke telegraphed that quarterback keeper by changing quarterbacks at the last minute.
Nurse Rachet
November 20th, 2010
4:17 pm
I was wrong- it’s not Tech’s defense that is keeping them in the game- it’s Duke’s offense
Techsucoffski
November 20th, 2010
4:18 pm
Paul Johnson Sucks!!
Savannah Fan
November 20th, 2010
4:18 pm
Won’t matter-Tech will put it on the ground again
Hunker Down
November 20th, 2010
4:18 pm
Tech forever,
yep it goes both ways. Remember game in atlanta my uncle gave me tickets and I was in tech section wearing red and tech fan who was slightly intoxicated wanted to start a fight for no reason
Jesse Stone
November 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
…and i’m sitting here with Kim Kardashian rubbing my feet and Rachael Ray cooking my dinner
Nurse Rachet
November 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
Alphonse and Gaston indeed
Butts Wagner
November 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
I was wrong- it’s not Tech’s defense that is keeping them in the game- it’s Duke’s offense
Just like it’s not Duke’s Defense keeping Duke in the game, it’s Tech’s Offense.
Techsucoffski
November 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
Let’s just hand the ball to allen the rest of the game cuz that is all we know
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
apparently the former UGA Athletic Director’s favorite song is “Baby You Can Drive My Car”
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
Duke kicker had made 18 field goals in succession.
son_sir
November 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
In a barn burner with the Dukies …….. Next Sat.night will be a scorching. Same old same old. … Multiple shots in the foot, turnovers, poor execution, lack of effort, etc. etc. Enjoy your bowl Dawgs, wherever it is. These Jackets do not belong in a bowl. Maybe next year.
Techsucoffski
November 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
What do you know…allen up the middle……does PJ really get paid for this?
Rodney Dangerfield
November 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
So when is Tech gonna pitch? Washington isn’t very good.
SteveC
November 20th, 2010
4:20 pm
GT just got a commitment from an instate 5 ft 8.5 in. running back. Now THAT should excite GT fans!!!
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
4:20 pm
If Tech wins, it will have gotten away with one. False start on third-and-four
SteveC
November 20th, 2010
4:20 pm
i sense another turnover coming……..
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
4:21 pm
another of Cam’s favs is “Down the cheatin’ road” by Moe Bandy
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
4:21 pm
Stephen Hill finally makes a play. Touchdown.
Rodney Dangerfield
November 20th, 2010
4:21 pm
OMG Stephen Hill caught a pass!!!
mmgtfan
November 20th, 2010
4:22 pm
STEPHEN HILLL!!!! Not only did he catch it. He actually got in the endzone
GTBob
November 20th, 2010
4:22 pm
Stephen Hill finally did something! That a boy Hill.
Nurse Rachet
November 20th, 2010
4:22 pm
Holy Moly
Jesse Stone
November 20th, 2010
4:22 pm
Techsuccoffski- you were saying?
Techsucoffski
November 20th, 2010
4:22 pm
That was a lucky pass….whoa Stephen Hill caught a pass for a TD!!!!!
Savannah Fan
November 20th, 2010
4:22 pm
Hill had to stop to catch the ball-we need someone that can throw it
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
4:22 pm
Tech by 10 with 7 1/2 minutes left.
Glory Glory
November 20th, 2010
4:23 pm
AJ Green >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Stephen Hill
UGA Secondary (though bad) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Duke’s Secondary
Techsucoffski
November 20th, 2010
4:23 pm
Jesse….that was a perfect pass! Please!
Paul in RDU
November 20th, 2010
4:24 pm
Need 11 more for the over