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[Skiesofwonder]

Honestly if that were the case I don't think the voters would drop Georgia below #4 and then you just got to hope on the computers. But then that makes this game sort of pointless (aside from "seeding").

So then you put a third, two lose SEC team in over a one loss Big 12 champion Kansas State team? And who is to say the computer system wouldn't drop UGA enough to fall out of the top four?

 

[Cyan]

I just realized why that Georgia derp ending bothered me so much.

It reminds me really strongly of the Kevin Riley Bonehead Game (TM) from the "#1 for 20 minutes" season.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

The ACC claims to have presold more than 50000 tickets, for what it's worth. A lot of no shows.

They also tarped one of the end zones.

 

[Meier]

Nice hold by the Noles after that big pass.

 

[Yaboosh]

Gtech fans (I guess Giga), do you like the option offense you guys run or would you prefer if you got a coach that could install something different?

 

[Chris R]

Going to be a big time Irish fan for one game

Kinda like how I'll be pulling for 'Bama for one game only

Spoiler

not that they need my help, will be seriously considering putting some cash up if the bookies in vegas think it will be close

 

[Randolph Freelander]

They also tarped one of the end zones.

They could have threatened a blackout here in Charlotte, but I doubt it would have made a difference.

 

[Lkr]

Gtech fans (I guess Giga), do you like the option offense you guys run or would you prefer if you got a coach that could install something different?

Why would they like it? You can't beat any good teams running it. It might be effective against bottom feeders of the ACC, but you aren't going to compete with any other good team running it

 

[Meier]

I just realized why that Georgia derp ending bothered me so much.

It reminds me really strongly of the Kevin Riley Bonehead Game (TM) from the "#1 for 20 minutes" season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXwPf5iivSA -- my Youtube video of said play. Sorry buddy.

That UGA ending was just utterly infuriating. I was at a bar after getting out of Skyfall and was so pumped and for that to happen. Just unbelievable. Classic Richt.

 

[Cousteau]

Osborne am disappoint.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXwPf5iivSA -- my Youtube video of said play. Sorry buddy.

That UGA ending was just utterly infuriating. I was at a bar after getting out of Skyfall and was so pumped and for that to happen. Just unbelievable. Classic Richt.

UCF will take him off your hands!

 

[Yaboosh]

Why would they like it? You can't beat any good teams running it. It might be effective against bottom feeders of the ACC, but you aren't going to compete with any other good team running it

There have been effective option teams in the past, including some Gtech teams. And it can be fun to watch. I don't know.

 

[Mrbob]

The first quarter has been crazy.

 

[Lkr]

There have been effective option teams in the past, including some Gtech teams. And it can be fun to watch. I don't know.

GT hasn't won a single bowl game under Johnson

 

[Chris R]

Ha, I got all three answers right!

Seriously wish ESPN had the rights to Aussie Rules again though, live sports of any kind (even if it is at 3AM EST) is better than 15 hours straight of sportscenter bullshit.

 

[cashman]

Boggles the mind that Daje Johnson has been utilized more.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

GT hasn't won a single bowl game under Johnson

Maybe they will take back GOL!

 

[Randolph Freelander]

GT hasn't won a single bowl game under Johnson

Yeah, the wrap on it is if you give teams longer than a week to prepare, they'll figure it out. They need to move away from it and start attracting some better athletes.

 

[Lkr]

Maybe they will take back GOL!

then they might be able to be Georgia :jnc

 

[squicken]

instead of legacies texas should try recruiting good players

 

[Cousteau]

B1G gonna have the most pts for Champ.games.

That can mean only one thing.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

then they might be able to be Georgia :jnc

Perfect! I'll send some emails.

 

[Yaboosh]

GT hasn't won a single bowl game under Johnson

I guess it just feels like they have been running an option offense for way longer than that.

 

[Lkr]

Perfect! I'll send some emails.

Who do you want as coach though? Petrino?

It is hard to believe Yaboosh, but Calvin Johnson went to GT lol

 

[Xplatformer]

Has Kent State accepted the Military Bowl invite yet? It doesn't look like NIU (whose lost their second coach right before a bowl game in last two years) will be getting that BCS shot.

 

[methane47]

Wilder is a BEASTT

 

[Yaboosh]

Wilder is a BEASTT

I agree but that had more to do with terrible tackling I think, heh.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

I guess it just feels like they have been running an option offense for way longer than that.

No, Johnson brought that with him. Georgia Tech was once a real football team.

 

[Jhriad]

B1G gonna have the most pts for Champ.games.

That can mean only one thing.

Only because Wisconsin is going to get 50-60 points.

 

[Cousteau]

Should just let anyone in the stadium now.
Dis gonna get ugry

 

[Randolph Freelander]

I assume Georgia Tech is at least rumored to make a coaching change this offseason? A 7-7 record (at best) isn't going to get it done.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

Who do you want as coach though? Petrino?

It is hard to believe Yaboosh, but Calvin Johnson went to GT lol

Petrino? No way on hell. Our program already has enough baggage. He would leave the program in shambles in the 2-3 years he'll take to leave for a different team.

Not sure really. I didn't think I'd be calling for a new coach right now and I know a lot of teams are looking too. So crappy time to be wanting a new coach when we don't have an unlimited budget. Either way I think GOL's job is safe as our president loves him.

 

[truly101]

Shedd's.

what a

Spoiler

country

crock
13 I think was the real spread. lulz

 

[Cousteau]

ACC game being played in a library confirmed.

 

[truly101]

I assume Georgia Tech is at least rumored to make a coaching change this offseason? A 7-7 record (at best) isn't going to get it done.

God I hope so. It'll be nice to know that next we play them we won't lose another player on a shitty cut block. PJ can die in a fire.

 

[BertramCooper]

What a fucking joke.

I knew Nebraska was going to fuck this up.

 

[zyxwvu4321]

ACC game being played in a library confirmed.

Just imagine the excitement for Pitt-Wake in a few years. Maybe. I don't know if they're even going to be in opposite divisions.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Just imagine the excitement for Pitt-Wake in a few years. Maybe. I don't know if they're even going to be in opposite divisions.

Wake fans would travel from Winston-Salem down to Charlotte.

Syracuse vs. Boston College, on the other hand...

 

[gosox333]

Sounds right to me...

NIU is 21st.

To get to 16th they need 5 of these things to happen (3 have already happened):

#13 FSU to lose to GTT
#14 Clemson won't play / can't lose (can't happen)
#15 Oregon State to lose to Nicolls State
#16 UCLA to lose to Stanford (done)
#17 Kent State to lose to NIU (done)
#18 Texas to lose to KSU
#19 Michigan won't play / can't lose and likely will move up in the rankings and have too high a computer for NIU to pass (can't happen)
#20 Boise State will be passed even if they win, so this game is likely inconsequential (done)

They also have to worry about Okie St clobbering Baylor and passing them in the rankings (unlikely)

They've hit all the lottery numbers so far, but having FSU or Oregon State to lose seems to ridiculously long odds, while most expect Texas to lose to KSU.

Sorry to bring this back again, but I've been using this as my guideline for following games today. Say Nebraska (at 12) goes down, would that be a decent replacement for the FSU loss that looks unlikely to happen?

 

[cashman]

Texas is .... winning?

 

[tokkun]

Matt Canada is calling an amazing game so far. For some reason he has had terrible gameplans for the 2nd half in several games this season, so hopefully that won't repeat.

 

[djplaeskool]

Gtech fans (I guess Giga), do you like the option offense you guys run or would you prefer if you got a coach that could install something different?

I think it's more of a talent issue.
The option is a good offense if you've got a QB that has at least some passing competence to keep defenses on their toes and help make variation in attack more effective.
Tevin Washington is, statistically, a worse passing QB than Reggie Ball.
Let that sink in for a bit.
The ball NEVER goes in the air.

 

[JHall]

Best game I've been to since the 2008 SECCG! Congrats Bama-GAF!

 

[Lkr]

Best game I've been to since the 2008 SECCG! Congrats Bama-GAF!

the 2009 game was superior

 

[Mrbob]

What a fucking joke.

I knew Nebraska was going to fuck this up.

Your tears make this lead all the sweeter.

Matt Canada is calling an amazing game so far. For some reason he has had terrible gameplans for the 2nd half in several games this season, so hopefully that won't repeat.

Yeah, he is digging deep into the playbook tonight.

 

[JHall]

the 2009 game was superior

Do not speak of that game.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

I think it's more of a talent issue.
The option is a good offense if you've got a QB that has at least some passing competence to keep defenses on their toes and help make variation in attack more effective.
Tevin Washington is, statistically, a worse passing QB than Reggie Ball.
Let that sink in for a bit.

The talent issue is the offense. Johnson came in, there was at least some talent, and the team took a bunch of people by surprise. That talent has graduated. They're not going to get athletes when they are competing against teams running pro-style offenses or the spread.

But this is just my arm-chair analysis. Some of it might even be right.

 

[truly101]

The problem here is GT sucks and the outcome is not in doubt in the slightest. Your average fan would rather stay home and watch Bama, UGA. Duke and UNC had home Bball games today and tickets were available for both. Your average ACC fan in NC would rather see them.

 

[Yaboosh]

Holy shit lucky. What the hell was the dback thinking.

 

[Chris R]

Sorry to bring this back again, but I've been using this as my guideline for following games today. Say Nebraska (at 12) goes down, would that be a decent replacement for the FSU loss that looks unlikely to happen?

It could be if this stomping keeps up.