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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710 comments Add your comment
Bob
November 20th, 2010
3:27 pm
2 sacks by dook. Offense is really awful
Techsucoffski
November 20th, 2010
3:27 pm
If Tech had possession then it was a touchback…GT didn’t and the ball went into the endzone…that is a safety….bad officiating…..the fumble was alos a blow call…but GT sucks and Paul Johnson really sucks!!! Fire his boobness!
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:27 pm
I stand corrected. Tech gets the ball first this half. Which makes Duke playing for a field goal at the end of the first worse
Pope UGA XXIII
November 20th, 2010
3:27 pm
You people is crazee
Neither team deserves to go to a bowl
SImpleTechster
November 20th, 2010
3:27 pm
no MARK, Tech gets the ball first. Duke elected to recieve at the beginning of the game.
Bernie
November 20th, 2010
3:28 pm
yeah Bradley. a defensive stand and sure points before the half is a huge mistake when you are already leading.
Bob
November 20th, 2010
3:28 pm
If I win the powerball lottery tonight, I will give half of it to get rid of
Paul squared.
Bad Bruce
November 20th, 2010
3:29 pm
rekick, ncst offsides
Saint Dawg>>>
November 20th, 2010
3:29 pm
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!
Bravissimo
November 20th, 2010
3:29 pm
Is that Warrick Dunn on espn3?….hes a blabbermouth!
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 20th, 2010
3:29 pm
Nice run by Tevin
SteveW
November 20th, 2010
3:29 pm
CPJ really is a great coach. But he had some great players left over from Gailey on Offense and Defense. We’ll see how he recruits. And also, this is Tech’s 3rd time thru the League with CPJ’s offense. Maybe the League is learning it a little. Who do we have with Allen leaving for next season? And can Stephen Hill catch a pass? Those are the 2 most crucial questions for next season. I think Groh will be fine. Tech has been recruiting some great Defense talent, and I think that will begin to blossom next season.
Maybe Bohannon going to Ga. Southern hurt CPJ more than he thought?
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:29 pm
Tech to the DU 41.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 20th, 2010
3:30 pm
@Bravissimo … Dunn is a terrible announcer
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:31 pm
Jackets at the 29. They’re going to score here. Unless they fail to score.
GE
November 20th, 2010
3:31 pm
Time for another fumble
Bill
November 20th, 2010
3:31 pm
Bob put it on the $7million buy-out of Paul Bewitt.
Scott
November 20th, 2010
3:31 pm
PUT IN SIMS you IDIOT
Nurse Rachet
November 20th, 2010
3:32 pm
Bravissimo You better wish you had half as much class as Dunn pal
AMS Jacket
November 20th, 2010
3:32 pm
This is pretty pathetic but I honestly have to say I don’t think it is CPJ’s fault. He’s giving them every opportunity to show their character but they aren’t coming to play. I do agree that maybe this is a case of having fallen so far from last year that the are starting to give up. It’s time for CPJ to rip them a new one at halftime. Just three words are necessary; do you care?
Tech can come back out and finish them off in the third quarter If they want to. I hope the team decides that they want to win.
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:32 pm
PJ calls timeout. Play clock was about to hit zero. Washington was trying to audible
Yeller feller
November 20th, 2010
3:32 pm
Ok Paul your little experiment has failed. Time to go back to your pee wee leagues. Adios.
Techsucoffski
November 20th, 2010
3:33 pm
Paul Johnson Sucks!
Bad Bruce
November 20th, 2010
3:33 pm
If you’ve got them by the balls their hearts and minds will follow.
John Wayne
Why
November 20th, 2010
3:33 pm
I’m going to watch the theatrics at Wrigley. Screw this team.
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:34 pm
Anthony Allen is over 1,000 yards for the season. Which means Paul Johnson was correct: His new B back did break 1,000
GDBurdell
November 20th, 2010
3:34 pm
who is a terrible announcer? DAVID POLLACK that’s who
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:35 pm
Field goal try — a long one
Bravissimo
November 20th, 2010
3:35 pm
Nurse…I dont question his character…he was a class act with the Falcons.
But his constant chattering is annoying.
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:35 pm
Blair’s 44 yard kick is good. Tech trails by four
Jesse Stone
November 20th, 2010
3:35 pm
CPJ’s team won the conference title last year, so no he doesnt suck
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 20th, 2010
3:35 pm
Are we allergic to touchdowns now?
GDBurdell
November 20th, 2010
3:36 pm
hahahahaa they had to go for a field goal? hahahaha what happened to this team
Techsucoffski
November 20th, 2010
3:36 pm
Mark….who cares? GT is 5 and 5! Soon to be 5-6 and lose the Duke at home! PJ sucks as a coach and this team sucks!
Savannah Fan
November 20th, 2010
3:36 pm
Field goals with Techs offense lose games
Techsucoffski
November 20th, 2010
3:37 pm
Jess….the ACC sucks and PJ got destroyed by IOWA and lost the UGA….yes PJ sucks!
Tech Forever
November 20th, 2010
3:37 pm
Jesse Stone
Just stop….please.
juice sourcer
November 20th, 2010
3:38 pm
Mark…you said Duke is terrible so what does that make Tech
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:38 pm
Duke penalized on the kickoff.
Duke isn’t great at kickoffs. It has fumbled two and been penalized three times
Nurse Rachet
November 20th, 2010
3:38 pm
NC State 29-25 with 27 sec to go NC got out played and out coached in the second half
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:38 pm
here and all along i thought Blair was our kicker.
Techsucoffski
November 20th, 2010
3:39 pm
GT doesn’t even know where the ball is! Duke just sucks!
Bad Bruce
November 20th, 2010
3:39 pm
Yates got sacked for a safety with 30 seconds left.
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:39 pm
a little name play there, Mark
Jesse Stone
November 20th, 2010
3:39 pm
I won’t be a Negative Nancy or white flag waver like some of you. GT is having a down year. All teams have them
Nurse Rachet
November 20th, 2010
3:39 pm
Tech has no offense without Nesbitt – that’s just the way it is
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:40 pm
Nice. Receiver wide open and a late hit on top
GDBurdell
November 20th, 2010
3:40 pm
they put David Pollack in to co-announce some game. It was like why is there a drunk redneck argueing with the announcer? oh its David Pollack
GDBurdell
November 20th, 2010
3:41 pm
never seen a team this nasty, get out of the ACC teck!!!
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:41 pm
pretty tough to be a defensive coach on a team that cant field an onsides kick too