Live from Tech-UGA: Dogs are doomed (because I pick them)
Just for the record: I also picked Georgia back in 2008. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin)
I’ve seen Georgia Tech play five times in person; I’ve seen Georgia six times. Of the teams’ five losses, I’ve covered them all. (Which I guess makes me bad luck. But you knew that already.) I’m not claiming this season’s worth of close observation makes me an expert — you all know better, don’t you? — but it does render me duty-bound to offer this:
I wouldn’t be shocked if Tech wins today. But I would be surprised.
The two best units in this game — Tech’s offense and Georgia’s defense — will deploy against one another. I don’t think Georgia’s D will shut down Paul Johnson’s O, but I don’t see Tech gaining 500 yards again. Say Tech gets 20 points. Will that be enough to win?
Don’t think so. Georgia’s offense isn’t the smoothest-running assemblage, but I don’t see Tech’s defense holding the Bulldogs under 20 points. (Even though Kentucky just did.) If the Bulldogs can find a tailback — a big “if,” I’ll concede — they should be able to keep the ball and keep Johnson’s offense off the field long enough to matter.
Then again, I’m often wrong. But let me note that I picked Georgia to go 10-2 and Tech to finish 8-4 … and both things would happen if the Bulldogs win. I’m saying they will. But maybe you disagree.
And that, as luck would have it, is why we have these live chats. Feel free to disagree. Or agree. Or abstain. I’ll be here until one team or the other actually wins, and I welcome your company. But let me also say this: I’m not inclined to let extraneous issues derail this exercise. So let’s try to keep this installment of Old-Fashioned Hate somewhat clean, OK?
As ever, I thank you in advance.
By Mark Bradley
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1 4 GT
November 26th, 2011
11:48 am
I’m pretty sure it was the black guy’s voice I heard, not Corso’s. making the GT wins prediction.
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
11:48 am
Nice gesture. Tech paying tribute to Larry Munson.
Brainiac(Dawg for life)(CMR fan for life)
November 26th, 2011
11:49 am
@Bill Stanfill 11:36 am: You mean like our 2010 edition of Dawgs? Man what a difference a year makes.
just a fan
November 26th, 2011
11:50 am
They think the dawgs are looking past this game and tevin washington will have a good game
Paul in NH
November 26th, 2011
11:50 am
I would be much more impressed if GT players had not done the taunting at midfield – shows they are focusing on the game.
Now, if you really want to intimidate the opponents before kick off you should follow the lead of the All Blacks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56Hb632BCCw&feature=related
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
11:50 am
So: Desmond Howard and Herbstreit picked Tech?
dawgfan
November 26th, 2011
11:50 am
If Tech wins its because they were the better team and played a better game. You won’t hear me say a word different. That’s how it works Techies. That’s how its always worked. Sure, every fan base has moron fans that don’t get it but Techies seem to be the worst.
Thanks.
JB
November 26th, 2011
11:50 am
Johnson is Tech’s worst enemy. We will depend on him doing something stupid to help us, like go for it at mid field on 4th and 3 or play 3 players who the NCAA had sent a letter as to a possible problem….and played them anyway…..whoops, didn’t mean to bring that up.
just a fan
November 26th, 2011
11:51 am
I thought they all picked yech but I know corso and herbstreit did
tell me again
November 26th, 2011
11:51 am
Corso and Herbstriet both pick Tech to win…………
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
11:52 am
Lots of Georgia fans here. Lots.
K-City Dawg
November 26th, 2011
11:52 am
I was reading some of the post game comments from Miami defensive players this year about how they held Tech to 211 yards total offense. Key was taking away the middle of the field and forcing everything outside. Other keys were handling chop blocks, then sticking to your assignment. Grantham got gouged for 400+ yards last year, should be interesting to see if he goes with the Miami plan. Bet he does.
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
11:52 am
@Bill Stanfill…….
A downward slide would be not winning a national title since 1980 and you are considered an elite program….don’t you think?
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
11:53 am
Georgia might have 40 percent of the crowd.
dawgfan
November 26th, 2011
11:53 am
Yes Bradley, all the ESPN guys picked Tech. So if Georgia wins please spare us all the Paul Johnson Fan Club crap about how Johnson still “outcoached” Richt because all his players are future rocket scientists. The ESPN experts seem to think Tech can take care of themselves and they don’t need excuses.
Let’s see if that holds up….
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
11:53 am
No way Tech wins today. Right?
1 4 GT
November 26th, 2011
11:53 am
Howard’s is name. I had a prolonged some timers moment.
Ol'JacketFan
November 26th, 2011
11:54 am
dawgfan, that is the same as I will be if GA wins. Some “fans” on here are a bit different, if you know what I mean
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
11:55 am
It’s a home game in Atlanta for the Dawgs. I am surprised that it is only 40 percent. I am sure most Tech fans sold their tickets to Dawg fans for the huge profit they made off the middle class.
Dave from GT
November 26th, 2011
11:55 am
They might have 40 % now, but won’t have 5% at 3:30 !!!!! Go Jackets !!!!!!!
dawgfan
November 26th, 2011
11:56 am
TampaGator, doesn’t your team have a little rivalry game today too? I know no one else on the planet cares, but I would think a Gator fan might. What’s going on buddy?
tell me again
November 26th, 2011
11:56 am
on any given Saturday any team can beat any team – see Nebraska picked by 30 and losing – see Oklahoma picked by 30 at home and losing – see Oklahoma St. picked by 4 TD’s and losing…….some days it just doesn’t go your way. I want to see if CTG has learned how to handle the Tech O like Virginia did. Our offense has once again gone Jekyl and Hyde – who knows – every game this year has been overly influenced by our defense – they say our D has not stopped anybody of note this year. IF they stop Tech, will that any longer be a valid comment? I don’t see Tech winning. Not this year or any time soon. But let’s face it – nobody wins ‘em all! GO DAWGS!!!!!
katherine
November 26th, 2011
11:56 am
hey guys…hope its a good game…go dawgs!
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
11:56 am
Who did the talking heads pick for the FSU vs. Florida game……or does anyone in the nation even care?
tell me again
November 26th, 2011
11:57 am
I like our chances a whole lot better if we have a running back show up that’s not crippled or suspended.
Ol'JacketFan
November 26th, 2011
11:57 am
My son has my tickets for his 18th birthday, I’ve been relegated to my recliner and HDTV! LOL!!!
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
11:57 am
dawgfan…..
Tonight at 7pm in the SWAMP. Can’t be there for the first time in 30 years.
Paul in NH
November 26th, 2011
11:57 am
When did Bo Jackson get so big?
katherine
November 26th, 2011
11:57 am
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
11:55 am
It’s a home game in Atlanta for the Dawgs. I am surprised that it is only 40 percent. I am sure most Tech fans sold their tickets to Dawg fans for the huge profit they made off the middle class.
its not a home game and if tech fans sold their tickets then shame on them
tell me again
November 26th, 2011
11:58 am
I hope we win – BUT WE HAVE BIGGER FISH TO FRY!!!!!!!!!!!
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
11:58 am
They all picked FSU……I feel better about the game now.
katherine
November 26th, 2011
11:58 am
Ol’JacketFan
November 26th, 2011
11:57 am
My son has my tickets for his 18th birthday, I’ve been relegated to my recliner and HDTV! LOL!!!
that is so sweet of you!
dawgfan
November 26th, 2011
11:59 am
Ol’JacketFan, you’re in the .05% minority of Tech fans that actually have a backbone. I’m nervous about this game. I’m always nervous about this game. This is your championship game. Very scary.
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
11:59 am
katherine…….
I wasn’t serious…..and yes, shame on them. My brother sold his Gator tickets to some FSU fans tonight…..and I said the same thing to him.
katherine
November 26th, 2011
11:59 am
i feel better now too since they are picking ga tech lol
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
11:59 am
Both teams are on the gridiron, as I like to call it.
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
12:00 pm
GA dominates both sides of the line of scrimmage, 38-14 Dawgs.
katherine
November 26th, 2011
12:00 pm
there is no way allbarn is beating bama
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
12:00 pm
@dawgfan….
FSU and Florida at 7pm tonight.
1 4 GT
November 26th, 2011
12:00 pm
Well that makes official. I just heard Corso pick GT too. Don’t know how I missed it before.
JSS
November 26th, 2011
12:00 pm
Silly season in all of its odorous flower on display today in four bordering states… Wow, you can just watch the IQs wisp around the floor like dust bunnies!
Paul in NH
November 26th, 2011
12:00 pm
Herbstreit thinks UGA is looking past GT to LSU – complete nonsense – he certainly doesn’t know how things work in the South
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:01 pm
Georgia wins toss. Chooses to forfeit the game.
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
12:01 pm
Shocked……..Bo picked Auburn.
katherine
November 26th, 2011
12:01 pm
ga only gets 7,500 tickets for this game…how can someone say its a home game?
dawgfan
November 26th, 2011
12:01 pm
I don’t know how Auburn is still ranked after the thrashing we put on them. Still getting the defending champ vote I suppose. They were awful.
Paul in NH
November 26th, 2011
12:01 pm
Corso just ducttaped his mouth to make sure he didn’t drop the F bomb
katherine
November 26th, 2011
12:02 pm
ohhh love it…hope that mess fires the dawgs up!
bdawg
November 26th, 2011
12:02 pm
Corso and Herbie picked GT, Desmond’s not on stage, Bo Jackson picked UGA
Paul in NH
November 26th, 2011
12:02 pm
I hope everyone enjoys the game and there are no injuries – see you all at the half