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
Techsucoffski
November 20th, 2010
3:41 pm
Great coverage on 3rd down plus 15 yard penalty…Puleeeze
Vince
November 20th, 2010
3:41 pm
Pinch me. I think I’m dreaming.
Tech Forever
November 20th, 2010
3:42 pm
Jesse Stone
No one is asking you to. I’m asking you to stop posting essentially what amounts to “nanny nanny boo boo” in response to Georgia fans. It’s ambarassing. Why are they worth your breath anyway?
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:42 pm
alas, even Duke appears to have its quota of less than nice people on its team,
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:42 pm
Duke at the Jackets 14
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:42 pm
Now Duke at the Jackets 20. Six-yard loss. Tackle by blitzing Mario Butler
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:43 pm
that’s right Tech
Peadawg
November 20th, 2010
3:43 pm
I bet Shreveport is looking pretty good right about now, right Techies? Y’all may be stayin’ home for the holidays!
Hire Chris Peterson
November 20th, 2010
3:43 pm
One more year of 5-6 and cpj then please hire cp from Boise so we can have some balance. Passing! Cpj please see oregon, Boise, auburn, or just any other top program. 0-2 in bowl games. Under sized lineman. Ask o’leary to come back.
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:43 pm
Tech leads. Butler INT
Nurse Rachet
November 20th, 2010
3:43 pm
who woulda think it?
Jesse Stone
November 20th, 2010
3:43 pm
Ahem
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:44 pm
Mark, you think CMR will be Georgia’s coach against Idaho State next year?
Nurse Rachet
November 20th, 2010
3:44 pm
thunk it
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:44 pm
Pretty horrible throw by the QB. But Butler broke on the ball
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:44 pm
Boise State perhaps.
Jesse Stone
November 20th, 2010
3:44 pm
Tech Forever- If you don’t “approve” of my posts, dont read them
Falcon Josh
November 20th, 2010
3:45 pm
our D finally gets us in the endzone lol
Paul in RDU
November 20th, 2010
3:45 pm
Is the game on TV in ATL – Have to watch on ESPN3 here in RDU
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:45 pm
Sixth longest return for a touchdown in Tech history.
Tech Forever
November 20th, 2010
3:46 pm
Hire Chris Peterson
It’s not about the scheme. We had balance passing/rushing for 7 years and were mired in .500 seasons. The problems with Tech football have nothing to do with the scheme that’s being run. Tech football is what Tech football is. Hasn’t changed much in over 40 years and it won’t unless MASSIVE changes are made in the administration and it’s approach to bigtime athletics.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 20th, 2010
3:46 pm
@Paul in RDU … we’re having to watch ESPN3 here too
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:46 pm
pretty-horrible. a juxtaposition of opposites if there ever was one.
Nurse Rachet
November 20th, 2010
3:46 pm
7-0 LSU after 4 mins could get ugly early
Bad Bruce
November 20th, 2010
3:46 pm
Anyone have any good recruiting news? Think I’ll go check and see if Chip has anything new on Isaiah Crowell posted.
Bravissimo
November 20th, 2010
3:47 pm
Throw didnt look that bad to me MB..Butler made a nice move on it…IMHO
Cu
November 20th, 2010
3:47 pm
Pretty sad when the defense scores the only td against duke.
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:47 pm
but blogging isnt really akin to writing fine prose.
Paul in RDU
November 20th, 2010
3:47 pm
Thanks – FBYJ
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:48 pm
Fine prose has its cons.
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:50 pm
Tech forces a punt. Another bad punt, I should note
Nurse Rachet
November 20th, 2010
3:50 pm
7-7 LSU Ole Miss wow
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
November 20th, 2010
3:50 pm
LSU 7 – Ole Miss 7 after less than four minutes.
Tech Forever
November 20th, 2010
3:50 pm
Jesse Stone
It’s hard not too. I so long for more Tech fans who can be better stronger fans of Tech and less the “anti-Georgia” fan. Fans who love Tech to the point that they really don’t care what Georgia did on any given Saturday, who they played, if they won, or what their fans say. Tech doesn’t have many of us, and for us the inferiority complex that leads to the “anti-Georgia” mentality is quite embarassing. But you know, perceptually it’s a free country so post away.
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:51 pm
LSU and Ole Miss tied at 7 early in the first
Harris
November 20th, 2010
3:51 pm
I’m going to get some Guinness. Could care less about this team now.
Harris
November 20th, 2010
3:52 pm
Crazy game in Miami
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:52 pm
clever and can be interpreted in several different ways
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:53 pm
Tech driving. About to put this one away.
Techsucoffski
November 20th, 2010
3:54 pm
HMMMMM every play up the middle…..must only have another play or two!!
TB
November 20th, 2010
3:54 pm
“Fine prose has its cons.”
That’s a pretty damn good pun. You write for a living?
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:54 pm
I thought the Ole Miss band quit playing Dixie, but i heard it for sure and certain a moment ago.
Hunker Down
November 20th, 2010
3:55 pm
what yard line?
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:55 pm
Orwin Smith to the 2. Option pitch.
todd grantham
November 20th, 2010
3:55 pm
just a hobby
Nurse Rachet
November 20th, 2010
3:55 pm
nice play execution
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:56 pm
Touchdown. Tech leads by 10.
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:57 pm
Well, maybe Tech leads by 10. They’re reviewing Washington’s run
SteveC
November 20th, 2010
3:57 pm
back from getting car inspected and raking a few leaves. Maybe I’ll be eating my words about that big Duke upset.
Mark Bradley
November 20th, 2010
3:58 pm
Touchdown stands. Was that review required?