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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TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
5:16 pm
learner…
You will have to ask Shelley about that…..
PTC DAWG
November 26th, 2011
5:17 pm
NERDS!!
Why do we have to play you every year?
It’s a total waste of f’in time.
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
5:18 pm
Horseplay….
I live in GatorNation and know a lot of people within the program….past and present…..and the people within the walls of the athletic department are about as stand up as you can get. If you don’t believe me, ask your current AD, who used to be one of them.
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
5:18 pm
Urban did not want to coach Fla anymore. So does that mean he should not accept his dream job of coaching his alma mater? Puhleese.
matt rysn
November 26th, 2011
5:18 pm
St siimons comr out
Neutral
November 26th, 2011
5:20 pm
Hey “supersize” and “5150TOAD”, do either of you have an extra copy of those lousy offensive teams UGa beat this year??? Don’t forget to add today’s game. Bummer, the Dawgs still haven’t beaten a good team this year!!!
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
5:21 pm
Not saying they are not “Stand up”, but “stand up” people still get sick of one another….. Urban and UF, did not give death til we part vows.
Like I said, give him a few 4-6 seasons, a trip to Shreveport, and those “stand up people” will be renting his Uhaul. Ask Mark Richt.
tampa gators mama
November 26th, 2011
5:21 pm
tampon gator,
quit trolling the ga blogs. get ready for the salvage bowl against fl state. maybe you douches will win.
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
5:21 pm
Flat tire…..see you are back with logical, non-emotional posts…..
Yes, the GatorNation expects and expects a lot from its football progam…..like Alabama, Auburn, Michigan, Ohio State….and other elite programs.
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
5:22 pm
UGA has not beaten anyone of consequence. It is not their fault, the schedule when their way this year, sometimes it happens.
matt rysn
November 26th, 2011
5:23 pm
High school offense?
Terry
November 26th, 2011
5:24 pm
The problem with Florida, is there are to many Northerner’s living down there, and they tend to be A** holes.
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
5:24 pm
I am sure Ohio State thinks a lot of their program too. Urban just was not happy, can’t you understand that? Just respect him for not overstaying his welcome.
Dawg Fan
November 26th, 2011
5:24 pm
Another UGA win at Historic Mark Richt Field!
Tech Alumni
November 26th, 2011
5:24 pm
God we suck. Goood job Bulldogs.. You earned it.
Tech Alumni
November 26th, 2011
5:25 pm
Dawg fan,
Have to admit it and it hurts. You control the state. Have to root for u guys next week.
1 4 GT
November 26th, 2011
5:25 pm
kerryb————–if you had seen the replay after that particular play, he wasn’t even blocked. He was on his feet and limping. Pay attention to facts.
matt rysn
November 26th, 2011
5:25 pm
Merry cristmas tech fans you all suck lol just kidding
TampaGator
November 26th, 2011
5:26 pm
It truly doesn’t take long for some Dawg fans to lay down on the bathroom floor and start rolling around on it…..see ya.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
November 26th, 2011
5:26 pm
TampaGator
When have I put emotional posts
Ive always said that the current problem with UGA is that we are happy with 10 win seasons even though we lose to teams we shouldnt have lost to. Ex Boise and SC this year
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
5:28 pm
Tech, it ain’t a fair fight. Tech just does not have the resources to compete at the SEC level. No dis-respect, they just don’t have the cash and facilities. CPJ is a perfect fit for Tech.
PerroGrande
November 26th, 2011
5:29 pm
Flat Tire, it is a good point, but that is football you know. The really hard part of this would be if we snuck up and beat LSU (not likely). The fumbles and messed up screen passes at SC would be the difference in being in the BCS national title game.
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
5:30 pm
Fact is, it just ain’t that important in my life. Regardless of what happens, it has no effect on my life. I learned that a long time ago.
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
5:32 pm
Perro, I like it this way. If we beat LSU, it will surly be the end of the BCS.
matt rysn
November 26th, 2011
5:33 pm
Mark richt field…lol.
Dawg 1
November 26th, 2011
5:33 pm
Tampa Gator – do not always agree with you. But we all drink a little too much of our own Kool-aide. With that said – Good Luck against FSU…
Would like to see a SEC sweep of the ACC tonight…
c.q.
November 26th, 2011
5:34 pm
Well, at least all the Tech fans can still comfort themselves with the claim that Georgia has played a soft schedule this year! HA! GO DAWGS!!
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
5:34 pm
The champ on every other sport is dictated by who is playing the best at the end of the season, not about what happened in game 2. it is absurd.
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
5:35 pm
Richt is gonna quit.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
November 26th, 2011
5:35 pm
PerroGrande
I live in reality we are not beating LSU
Maybe keep it close for a while until your D-line wears us out and thats a maybe
Bobo will go conservative instead of having the attitude of we are the underdog but we are going to throw everything at them to win
Oh and Bobo better not run up the middle next week
bullydawg
November 26th, 2011
5:36 pm
Flat Tire,
Go root for another team. We as a bulldog country dont want or need you. You suck….just like the jackets do….Have fun posting your dribble all night long. thats what you do best.. spew crap….the real dawg fans are celebrating. Congrats tech. 8-4 is a good season.
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November 26th, 2011
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Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
5:37 pm
Our chances are not great to beat LSU, but I would not think Auburn would put up 14 at the half way point either.
PerroGrande
November 26th, 2011
5:37 pm
Horseplay, I know this isn’t likely, but suppose we bit them badly? That would create a whirlwind among the talking heads. Nothing is perfect. Think about baseball. Everybody understands that your record only gets you a ticket to the dance–the playoffs. When a wild card wins the Series, nobody says they didn’t deserve it. The poll thing in football probably gets too much attention.
Heath
November 26th, 2011
5:38 pm
All of the commentators that were picking Tech are no going on record as saying UGA hasn’t played anybody.
Vince
November 26th, 2011
5:39 pm
Tech was better than I thought…but they are certainly not as strong as…say……Vanderbilt or Kentucky.
bullydawg
November 26th, 2011
5:39 pm
heath,
thats why they are commentators. they cant coach.
Baby Ruth
November 26th, 2011
5:40 pm
As a GT fan….GT football sucks!
Will Muschamp
November 26th, 2011
5:41 pm
Man I wish I had not taken this FL job. Too many mulletheads around here.
Sour Grapes
November 26th, 2011
5:42 pm
Will we ever put together a winning streak against the dawgs??????
tuck fech
November 26th, 2011
5:43 pm
DAWGS RULE AGAIN!
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
5:44 pm
Who even cares what the commentators say? Nothing cracks me up more than people who let the stupid talking head get their ire up. Talk about meaningless…..Exactly Perro, no other sport counts what happened in week 2. If you get to the dance, the best dancer on that day wins. Again, if we somehow beat LSU, we will be the most talked about team in the nation.
COACH PAUL'S JOHNSON
November 26th, 2011
5:44 pm
I’M QUITTING. MARK RICHT RUNS THIS STATE.
Its Just Horseplay
November 26th, 2011
5:46 pm
This Alabama game ain’t exactly over yet either.
COACH PAUL'S JOHNSON
November 26th, 2011
5:46 pm
@Horseplay,
A GA victory over LSU would be chaos for the BCS. Mark Richt runs this state
ugakev
November 26th, 2011
5:47 pm
alabama going to the national championship will be a college football tragedy
Rambling Wreck
November 26th, 2011
5:48 pm
Yes, we are a wreck. Disgusting to lose to GA, but they are solid.
1 4 GT
November 26th, 2011
5:51 pm
Our ball game has been over for more than 2 hours and the mutts are still gloating. All of you had the right to gloat and pick on us once or twice. But it is way past being just annoying. And the mutts know who I’m talking to. I am doing my best to be a gracious loser, but you are stretching it a bit too far. To the folks who have shown class and gloated in a reasonable manner, I say Georgie played a good game. Ya’ll won and I hate it, especially the 10 of 11 part, but it is what it is. I just can’t quite make myself wish ya’ll well next week. My psyche won’t let me turn it on & off like that. I am a GT supporter in all things and just can’t pull for any other team. If ya’ll win, OK. Too the mutts, get a life!
BIG MIKE
November 26th, 2011
5:53 pm
I’m not usually one to say, ‘I TOLD YOU SO’ but I told all of you back in August that this is exactly what would happen with UGA. They’ve got the most talent and heart (in players, coaches and administration) I’ve seen in a UGA team since the VINCE DOOLEY/ERK RUSSELL ERA of the 70’s and early 80’s. And their young talent has improved exponentially since that first loss with Boise ST (just like I predicted they would). They should have beaten USC, but lost the coaching/Special Teams battle. Special Teams seems to have been straightened out by putting their talent in there to play instead of their hopefuls. And Mike Bobo now has all the weapons at his disposal to execute his style of offense. Which, BTW, is remarkably like the “Bobby Bowden” style under which Mark Richt excelled and got him the UGA head coaching position in the first place.