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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faultline
November 26th, 2011
12:02 pm
Move this game to the third of the season. It is no longer relevant. Dogs face biggest challenge and greatest opportunity next week. Have Tech play Clemson, Dogs play South Carolina as last game. Many years, both games could be relevant.
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
12:02 pm
katherine……..was not serious.
Dawgfan…….FSU and Florida at 7pm tonight. Watching Tech vs. Georgia today.
Ol'JacketFan
November 26th, 2011
12:03 pm
Katherine, he’s a good boy
dawg gone
November 26th, 2011
12:03 pm
Wish MUNSON was here to see his dawgs get their ARSE kicked. !!!
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Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:04 pm
Tech tries reverse pass. Should have been touchdown. Was almost picked off.
Nanner Puddin
November 26th, 2011
12:04 pm
Lol that was pathetic
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:04 pm
Tech called for chop block on second snap
katherine
November 26th, 2011
12:04 pm
well sounds like he has a good dad oljacket fan
whatever
November 26th, 2011
12:05 pm
Once again – who has UGA REALLY played that they won decisively – besides Auburn. What is UGA’s opponents conference record – besides Auburn?? Like 7-40?? AND you UGA fans think that is great??
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:05 pm
Tyson is escorted off. He’s hurt.
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
12:05 pm
Yea, if they don’t let Tech cheat, they are toast.
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
12:05 pm
no chop block on that play
Ol'JacketFan
November 26th, 2011
12:06 pm
Thx Katherine
Bill Stanfill
November 26th, 2011
12:06 pm
Yeah, Gator,
I actually liked playing basketball more than I liked playing football.
No doubt about it, last year was the pits for UGA. But it’s pretty clear the program is rising again. Next year is the key one for Florida and will tell where the program is headed. The SEC East needs to get tough again. Tennessee doesn’t seem close; SC peaks at 9-10 wins; Vandy is improving but . . .; it’s going to be up to UGA and Florida, and right now Dawgs are clearly leading that resurgence.
UGA and Gators need to be the counterweight to LSU and Alabama.
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:06 pm
Tech punting. Ogletree stops Jones.
katherine
November 26th, 2011
12:06 pm
hope we dont have a suh situation today
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:07 pm
Good coverage by Jamea Thomas. Close to taunting Boykin after the hit, though
Ol'JacketFan
November 26th, 2011
12:07 pm
Nice punt
jack bull
November 26th, 2011
12:07 pm
we’re gonna keep count of Murray’s good throws vs. his bad throws.
K-City Dawg
November 26th, 2011
12:07 pm
Smart coming out with a trcik play, Georgia’s been vulnerable all year to trick plays. Look for more to come.
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:08 pm
Malcome starts at TB.
just a fan
November 26th, 2011
12:08 pm
Malcome with the start at RB
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
12:08 pm
Bill…..
They will very soon.
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:08 pm
Murray to Mitchell. First down.
K-City Dawg
November 26th, 2011
12:08 pm
malcome playing tailback, oh no, saving Crowell & Thomas for LSU?
bugsquacher
November 26th, 2011
12:08 pm
rumor has it….. Richt is stepping down at the end of this season
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
12:08 pm
All day long.
jack bull
November 26th, 2011
12:08 pm
good throw-I
katherine
November 26th, 2011
12:08 pm
good throw for murray
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
12:09 pm
Would not be suprised if Richt does step down…..wish him the best.
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:09 pm
Branden Smith takes handoff. Flag on play. Georgia illegal formation.
bugsquacher
November 26th, 2011
12:09 pm
georgia covers the spread
katherine
November 26th, 2011
12:10 pm
why would richt step down? i doubt it
bugsquacher
November 26th, 2011
12:10 pm
gonna have to throw it and pick apart tech’s secondary
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
12:10 pm
I believe Richt has greater aspirations than coaching football. Governor Richt? don’t bet against is.
K-City Dawg
November 26th, 2011
12:10 pm
Branden Smith gonna get 20 carries? Wow.
JT
November 26th, 2011
12:10 pm
Go Jackets!
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:10 pm
Marlon Brown drops the ball. Third and 10. Actually Sweeting stripped it.
katherine
November 26th, 2011
12:11 pm
not a bad throw by murray…a drop
jack bull
November 26th, 2011
12:11 pm
good throw-I bad throw-I(behind him)
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:11 pm
Smith short of the first. Got to punt.
bugsquacher
November 26th, 2011
12:11 pm
dont know why, just have it from realiable inside sources
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:12 pm
But Georgia DOESN’T punt.
Murray sneaks. Take a lesson, Mike Smith
katherine
November 26th, 2011
12:12 pm
geez another flag
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:12 pm
Tech called for illegal sub anyway.
bugsquacher
November 26th, 2011
12:12 pm
gutsy call
K-City Dawg
November 26th, 2011
12:12 pm
4th on 1, Richt pulls a PJ???
Mark Bradley
November 26th, 2011
12:13 pm
DeAngelo Tyson: Ankle injury, out for the game.
jack bull
November 26th, 2011
12:13 pm
dang Bean, u just toasted