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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think about us
November 26th, 2011
3:40 pm
calling out walmart employees, mentally challenged and dropping some many bombs in the face of his 20 year old players that ESPN has to stop showing him on the coverage….. How anyone support that.
Not So Fast
November 26th, 2011
3:40 pm
LSU is the better team then UGA that’s not debatable. But, anything can happen in one game. It’s football. And I recall a 2005 game that UGA was suppose to get blown out in…by LSU. Trying to remember what happened that year…
please
November 26th, 2011
3:40 pm
Bugsquacher that was a 24-3 final score. But love the enthusiasm.
cwm
November 26th, 2011
3:40 pm
geaux dawgs beat those TIGERS ITS TIME …….. GO DAWGS
IF WE BEAT LSU WE SHOULD BE IN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 11 IN A ROW WE WOULD BE THE HOTTTEST TEAM ON TO THE DOME
bugsquacher
November 26th, 2011
3:40 pm
please dont wear those combat uniforms next week…… wear the traditional red jerseys…..
JB
November 26th, 2011
3:40 pm
Is offense LSU’s weakness?
Supersizemoobs
November 26th, 2011
3:40 pm
I knew it. Never tasted the sweet poon. So sorry for you loss nerd, maybe CPJ will let you suckle on his moobs.
Are there any fish for me to fry next week? Is Duke a bigger fish than VPI? Could we keep the ACC trophy if we won it anyway because we're on probation?
November 26th, 2011
3:41 pm
I can see the headlines tomorrow: “Tech loses again, but Paul Johnson outcoaches Mark Richt again because he has less talent to work with!”
Super Committee
November 26th, 2011
3:41 pm
Super size…. you have a whole year to walk around with your tail between your legs tossing meaningless insults… just think 364 days befor you get to try again and guess what UGA is gonna be better and the game is in Athens….sweet dreams sore loser
bugsquacher
November 26th, 2011
3:41 pm
44-0 was in 82
Supersize that order, mutt
November 26th, 2011
3:42 pm
Keep it up, numb nuts, and I’ll beat you down in front of your family. Any time, any place.
Manboobs
November 26th, 2011
3:42 pm
C’mere Supersize. I’ll nurse you with my moobs, you just let daddy take care of you.
Erk Russell's Dog
November 26th, 2011
3:42 pm
How far have the Nerds fallen as a rival for the Dawgs ,CMR has been on the hotseat for almost two years ,yet he is 10 and 1 against the Nerds.Sorry nerds the facts are the facts ,as rivals go you bugs are not holding up your end of the rivalry.
Junkyard Dogs
November 26th, 2011
3:43 pm
Supersize that order, mutt:
I guess Rosie and her 5 sisters didn’t treat you right after the game… loser!
bugsquacher
November 26th, 2011
3:43 pm
samuels and crowell….. next weekend…. healthy….. hitting on all cylinders….
Long Memory
November 26th, 2011
3:43 pm
I’m sure glad the Smartest Coach in the World called that timeout to ice Blair Walsh.
Supersizemoobs
November 26th, 2011
3:43 pm
The only thing you beat is your meat. LMAO
think about us
November 26th, 2011
3:43 pm
Hope coach johnson doesn’t have to use Walmart’s lay-away this year
please...
November 26th, 2011
3:43 pm
Gt bob must be trying on his red and black and looking in the mirror. lol
ryan
November 26th, 2011
3:43 pm
Dawgs own Tech somewhere in heaven Larry Munson is smiling 10 win season finish on high note and should help with recruits go dawgs .
Not So Fast
November 26th, 2011
3:43 pm
Actually they are saying now even if LSU loses next saturday they will still play for the National championship. That is why college football is a sham.
JB
November 26th, 2011
3:43 pm
I agree. I just don’t see people calling Johnson, cussing his players, making faces at them and rolling his eyes at them “good coaching”. Paul ought to be at a AA college program winning National Championships every year. Too many good players in big boy football.
tardawg
November 26th, 2011
3:44 pm
I noticed ESPN didn’t notice how DAWGS gave up less yards against techs triple option, than BAMA did against GA Southern’s.
Hotdawg
November 26th, 2011
3:44 pm
The high school offense will have to try again next year!! Go Dawgs!
CPR
November 26th, 2011
3:44 pm
Tech fans–you can still get to Walmart and get Coach Johnson some luggage. Looks like he might be needing it…
And no fellow Dawg Fans, if we beat LSU we shouldn’t be in the championship game…. let’s not get all stupid.
think about us
November 26th, 2011
3:44 pm
Before I hear a GT class response – compare these two CMR – CPJ
suwaneedawg
November 26th, 2011
3:44 pm
Tech sure engineers a great losing football team against UGA! Oh, gotta go! The tech grad with my pizza delivery just arrived.
Dontavius Supremo
November 26th, 2011
3:44 pm
Now Tech can go back and hide in the ACC where they play…basketball.
Supersize that order, mutt
November 26th, 2011
3:45 pm
Still waiting on you to tell me where you want your beating. Are you still downtown? We can settle this today, and then your wife can console me at a Super 8 motel.
Supersizemoobs
November 26th, 2011
3:45 pm
I think GT should get Supersize, he seems to be a real beast. Oh wait, he’s into bestiality. My bad.
Super Committee
November 26th, 2011
3:45 pm
Where is M, yellow fuzz, GT Bob, 5150 TOAD and the rest of the benie wearing nit wits who run their big mouths for months…. too bad boys you got a whole year to think about being dominated…. AGAIN…. hope it hurts real bad… you deserve it.
North ave. faithful
November 26th, 2011
3:45 pm
Your welcome JB, call um like i see um. Kentucky just beat dooleys boys
UGAGIRL
November 26th, 2011
3:45 pm
Techies . . . where are you????? CPJ got out coached, out played . . . maybe you can try and win your bowl game . . . where will it be?
think about us
November 26th, 2011
3:46 pm
About a week ago I heard Georgia and VT are the same on this blog by a GT genius ————- NOT
Supersizemoobs
November 26th, 2011
3:46 pm
Super 8? Lol not only a tech loser, but a cheapskate. Color me suprised….Not! LOL
Charleston Jacket
November 26th, 2011
3:47 pm
Paul – my apologies. Yes UGAG played very well today and earned the win, no doubt. CPJ who I have supported up until today did not have this team ready. I don’t mind losing but I do mind not being competitve.
Again THWG – Go LSU! Win this one mutts then run your mouth.
The Lapinsky Files
November 26th, 2011
3:47 pm
Schultzie—–How are you going to put a negative spin on this one??
You so eloquently pointed out how UGA barely so barely lucked and eked out wins 2 of the last 3 years, but what you fail to realize, WE RUN THIS STATE. Keep playing tickle with The Genius CPJ, cause we don’t want you rooting for us!
orlandodawg
November 26th, 2011
3:47 pm
if you see a tech fan…hit ‘em in the knee with a bat and ask ‘em if it feels like a fair play
Supersizemoobs
November 26th, 2011
3:47 pm
Poor poor baby. Losing hurts I know. Just go let manboobs comfort you. You know you want it.
Super Committee
November 26th, 2011
3:48 pm
supersize oh you wanna punch somebody… you are a tough guy huh…no way you graduated from tek… real graduates just don’t care as much as you do…you need some anger management help..
ryan
November 26th, 2011
3:48 pm
Nerds will start the fire Paul Johnson rant i bet .
JB
November 26th, 2011
3:48 pm
I’m afraid Dooley will have to turn Tenn around without the fan support. I’m sure it’s gone.
He is a great guy. Real shame.
Supersize that order, mutt
November 26th, 2011
3:48 pm
If you’re scared, just say so. You must be one of those Jawja fans that’s never even been to a game, but wears a camo G hat to work at Terminex. Disgusting.
Supersizemoobs
November 26th, 2011
3:48 pm
Ok Supersize, I’m gone. Feel free to punch CPJ’s moobs. They can take a beating. See ya loser!
Not So Fast
November 26th, 2011
3:49 pm
GT Bob is a coward.
JB
November 26th, 2011
3:49 pm
I know supersize and yes he went to Tech and he just loves his team. Lay off him.
CarolinaJacket
November 26th, 2011
3:49 pm
I guess I will go to the Dog and Duck and watch the Clemson/USC game. That one might prove interesting.
Eric
November 26th, 2011
3:49 pm
Don’t worry, Coach Johnson… you can find a job at Wal Mart next year.
Nasty Dawg
November 26th, 2011
3:49 pm
I eatin sum choclated yellerjackets my homey Timps mades for me. Dem refroos be crazy. We gonna screet beats dem LSU Cats ! Peace out.
Are there any fish for me to fry next week? Is Duke a bigger fish than VPI? Could we keep the ACC trophy if we won it anyway because we're on probation?
November 26th, 2011
3:49 pm
Where is St. Simons?????