Jackets plan defensive changes Oct 6, 2009
The Georgia Tech football held a light practice on Monday afternoon mainly going over the mistakes from the Mississippi State game and running through some special teams' drills. Head Coach Paul Johnson is focusing on the Florida State game this week and the importance of winning to keep their ACC Championship dreams alive. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wednesday practice notebook 9/30 Oct 2, 2009
The Georgia Tech football team had their third day of practice Wednesday afternoon in nearly perfect weather conditions as they prepare for the Mississippi State game on Saturday. Jackets head coach Paul Johnson was pleased with the team's effort on Wednesday, but there are still a few questions facing the team before game time. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Are the Jackets close to offering 2010 RB? Oct 2, 2009
The Georgia Tech football team is running out of space for their 2010 recruiting class, but one player still hoping for an offer is Central High School running back Deion Hill from Phenix City, Ala. The Jackets have a solid history with the program and landed Hill's teammate Orwin Smith last year as well as starting guard Cord Howard a few years ago. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mattox enjoys GT visit Oct 1, 2009
The Georgia Tech football team hosted an impressive list of junior high school players last Saturday for the North Carolina game. Among those visiting was Clarke Central athlete Martay Mattox. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Getting ready for Mississippi State Oct 1, 2009
Go to for more Georgia Tech football articles and game reports. Not Disappointed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jackets get ready for the Bulldogs Sep 30, 2009
The Georgia Tech football held their usual Monday practice for the first time since the week of the Jacksonville State game. The Jackets worked without pads for a little over an hour as they began preparations for their trip to Starkville, MS to face Mississippi State. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Union Grove safety looking hard at GT Sep 30, 2009
The Georgia Tech football program has had a lot of success recruiting Union Grove High School players in recent years. Current Jackets linebackers Kyle Jackson and Steven Sylvester hail from Union Grove and Georgia Tech holds a verbal commitment from Union Grove defensive end Anthony Williams for the 2010 class. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Welcome to East Lake! Sep 24, 2009
It can bounce the Tour Championship around from one date to another, to avoid NFL kickoffs, tight major league pennant races, Georgia and Georgia Tech football weekends and let me warn all ye outlanders that when you dally around with Bulldog and Yellow Jacket conflicts, you have trouble, my friend and in the long run, only the presence of Tiger Woods can make a real difference. Sorry, but such is the economic tightrope the Tour Championship walks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Munroe going home Thursday Sep 17, 2009
One of the younger members of the Georgia Tech football team has been looking forward to the Miami game since he signed in the spring of 2008. Linebacker Malcolm Munroe got his first taste of playing time last week against Clemson and he is hoping to help on special teams in his hometown of Miami on Thursday night. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Blair leads Jackets to victory Sep 11, 2009
The atmosphere was electric on Thursday night in Bobby Dodd Stadium as the Georgia Tech football faced Clemson in their annual ACC Showdown. It was a game of two halves. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Expect a clogged Connector Sep 10, 2009
A Georgia Tech football game and a downtown fun run should make for a crowded Downtown Connector during the Thursday drive home. Related. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Georgia Tech Football Game Notes Sep 10, 2009
Josh Nesbitt threw and ran for a touchdown in the season opener. Yellow Jackets preparing to host Clemson Thursday night. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Clemson vs. Georgia Tech Football Game Notes Sep 8, 2009
The ACC's Most Competitive Series The Clemson vs. Georgia Tech series has been the most competitive series in the ACC over the last 13 years. Ten of the last 13 games have been decided by five points or less, including a six-game streak between 1996-01 in which every game was decided by exactly three points. (Clemsontigers.com)
Jackets work on swarming to the ball Sep 8, 2009
The Georgia Tech football team practiced in full pads Monday in preparation for Thursday's night game against Clemson. The biggest area of concern for the team is stopping the potent offensive weapons the Tigers have. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Georgia Tech's Peeples embraces bigger role Sep 2, 2009
When the Georgia Tech football team takes the field for the first time in 2009, the Jackets will have a different look at A-back. Starting A-back Roddy Jones is still recovering from a wrist injury so the Jackets will most likely turn to Embry Peeples to start alongside another new starter Anthony Allen on Saturday against Jacksonville State. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hurricanes Increasing Focus on Florida State Aug 31, 2009
UM will open its 2009 season at FSU on Sept. 7. - Just eight days prior to the team's 2009 season-opener, the University of Miami football team held an afternoon practice in shells Sunday at the Greentree Practice Fields. (Hurricanesports.com)
Jackets wrap up week with Jax State preview Aug 29, 2009
The Georgia Tech football team scrimmaged on Friday afternoon in Bobby Dodd Stadium in the Jackets first real preparation for Jacksonville State. Head coach Paul Johnson was pleased with offense, but concerned about the look the scout team gave the Georgia Tech offense. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Records (or CDs) were made to be broken Aug 27, 2009
com for more Georgia Tech Football postings. I've got a record for you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sims works at receiver and quarterback Aug 27, 2009
The Georgia Tech football team has a quite a few options at wide receiver this season with returning starters Demaryius Thomas and Tyler Melton and newcomer Stephen Hill coming on, redshirt freshman Quentin Sims is hoping to make his way into the rotation. Sims has been working as the emergency third string quarterback and Jacketsonline caught up with Sims to see how the competition is stacking up at receiver and how quarterback is working out. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Catching up with Denzel McCoy Aug 27, 2009
One of the biggest stars of the 2010 recruiting class for the Georgia Tech football team is Northview defensive tackle Denzel McCoy. McCoy is the ambassador of Jacket football to all the 2010 recruits and Jacketsonline caught up with McCoy to find out his thoughts on the recruiting class and what McCoy expects to do this year at Northview. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Griffin primed for big senior season Aug 25, 2009
Meet Georgia Tech football player Sedric Griffin. The senior from Blair, South Carolina will start this year at one of the linebacker spots along with Brad Jefferson. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Catch Hurricane Hotline on WQAM 560 Aug 22, 2009
On the week of the Georgia Tech football game, the show will take place either Monday or Tuesday. The Sports Exchange - Miami's first customized sports bar - has quickly established itself as the official restaurant of "The U" by creating the ideal atmosphere for football season. (Hurricanesports.com)
Paul Johnson unhappy with Ga. Tech scrimmage Aug 22, 2009
Nineteen days into the practices, through the hottest part of camp, there is some drag to the Georgia Tech football team. Coach Paul Johnson almost sounded as if he expected the uneven performance that came with Friday s scrimmage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jackets stacked at A-back Aug 22, 2009
One of the biggest strengths on the 2009 Georgia Tech football is the A-back position. Both 2008 starters Roddy Jones and Lucas Cox return and several new faces and returning players are trying to claw their way up the depth chart to challenge for playing time this fall. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
You say its your Aug 21, 2009
com for more Georgia Tech Football Posts, and a feature article on the yellow jackets Coach Paul Johnson. THWG. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
At the halfway point Aug 20, 2009
com for more Georgia Tech Football articles, as well as a piece on Coach Paul Johnson and his record of success. Go Jackets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
8/19 Practice Report Aug 20, 2009
Fans are encouraged to listen on WQAM 560 or view the show in-person at The Sports Exchange every Thursday night except the night of the Georgia Tech football game. Practice Schedule will hold approximately 18 workouts prior to the first day of class on Aug 26. (CanesTime.com)
Lets try something different Aug 19, 2009
com for more Georgia Tech Football articles on the defensive and offenses units position by position, and an insight into Head Coach Paul Johnson s success at his prior stops. Go Jackets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Uzzi hopes to contribute on the field Aug 19, 2009
Several offensive linemen redshirted last year for the Georgia Tech football team and one of the biggest linemen on the team, Omoregie Uzzi is ready to hit the field and contribute to some Jacket wins in 2009. Uzzi says fall camp has gone well and he is looking forward to getting ready for the Jacksonville State game in 18 days. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bits from Monday Aug 18, 2009
com for a real interesting article on Coach Paul Johnson, as well as other articles on the Georgia Tech Football Team heading into the season. Go Jackets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Watts talks about move to wolf Aug 18, 2009
With the implementation of the wolf position this season several players are being groomed to run it for the Georgia Tech football team in the future. The newest face at the wolf position is freshman linebacker Brandon Watts. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Allen ready for prime time Aug 17, 2009
One of the biggest additions to the Georgia Tech football team's offensive puzzle for 2009 is running back Anthony Allen. Allen watched the first season under head coach Paul Johnson unfold from the sidelines last year while sitting out after transferring from Louisville. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Butler talks corner competition Aug 16, 2009
Junior cornerback Mario Butler is a major piece of the defensive puzzle for the Georgia Tech football team this fall. Butler along with Rashaad Reid and Jerrard Tarrant are the top three corners on the team going into the fall. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Georgia Tech Football: Aug. 12, 2009 practice Aug 14, 2009
Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson (with a little help from Demaryius Thomas, background) shows the quarterback the directions he should throw the ball during football practice at Tech Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Johnny Crawford / jcrawford@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Machen ready to knock heads Aug 14, 2009
One of the biggest struggles for the 2008 Georgia Tech football team was putting together a healthy and effective group of linebackers on the field. With both starting linebackers healthy heading into the new season, several younger players are vying for key backup roles. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Position battles heat up on cool day Aug 13, 2009
After almost a week and a half of extremely warm temperatures, the Georgia Tech football team enjoyed a much cooler cloud covered practice Wednesday morning in the Rose Bowl. Head coach Paul Johnson was pleased by the improved effort the team gave during the first of two practices on Wednesday. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jackets battle injuries bug on day 8 Aug 11, 2009
Monday morning brought the first two-a-day of the 2009 season and Georgia Tech football team is battling the injury bug a week into camp. Several key players did not practice or practiced in a limited capacity during the morning session following seven straight days of camp. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jackets work on special teams Aug 10, 2009
On Sunday the Georgia Tech football had a special teams only practice in Bobby Dodd Stadium. Head coach Paul Johnson was pleased and the team enjoyed a spirit competition as the coaches split the team in half into a white team and blue team with the losing team having to bus the winning team's trays at dinner. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jackets meet fans Aug 9, 2009
Thousands of Georgia Tech football fans stand in line for an autograph and photo of their favorite player Saturday during "The Great Yellow Jacket Encounter" inside Booby Dodd Stadium. Johnny Crawford / jcrawford@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia Tech gets high marks for 2010 class so far Aug 7, 2009
com for more Georgia Tech Football posts ... Your blog indicates how little you know about the Georgia Tech football tradition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech coach: More urgency needed Aug 7, 2009
Georgia Tech football practice report. By. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Day 2 in the books Aug 5, 2009
com for more Georgia Tech Football postings. Go Jackets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
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The second year of Georgia Tech football under head coach Paul Johnson kicks off Monday afternoon when the Yellow Jackets open fall camp signaling the beginning of the 2009 season. The biggest questions heading into the season according to the media are what type of encore Johnson has prepared and whether or not defenses will be able to slow the dynamic rushing attack led by running back Jonathan Dwyer. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Day 1, your hopes and dreams Aug 3, 2009
com for more Georgia tech Football information. We have 19 STARTERS returning. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Budget cuts bench troopers Aug 2, 2009
They provide traffic control for large events such as races, fairs and football games as well as security at Georgia and Georgia Tech football games. We re looking at everything, Hitchens said in an interview Saturday when asked about those special events that sometimes require troopers to travel across the state to work, adding the cost of food and hotels to the expense. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Bill Hass on the ACC: BC Players Lifting Up Teammate Herzlich Jul 30, 2009
FOUR-QUARTER DEFENSE: While most of the talk about Georgia Tech football last year centered on coach Paul Johnson s option offense, the Yellow Jackets defense had a lot to do with the 9-4 record. Once you get a system like the triple option you know that s going to get a lot of attention, said defensive end Derrick Morgan. (Theacc.com)
2009 Georgia Tech Football Media Guide Available Online Jul 30, 2009
The 2009 Georgia Tech Football Media Guide. The online version of the media guide is a new, easy-to-view format. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Preseason predictions from the peanut gallery (thats us) Jul 28, 2009
I get so tired of arrogant Techies thumbing their noses at programs that crap bigger than Georgia Tech football ... Georgia Tech football fans=the biggest joke on the face of the planet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia Tech making its living in state Jul 22, 2009
7:54 am July 21, 2009, by Chip Towers. Georgia Tech is relying on more in-state players now, such as Jonathan Dwyer (21, right). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia Tech Student Athletes Reach Out To Atlanta Youth Jul 20, 2009
ATLANTA - Members of the Georgia Tech football and men's and women's basketball teams gave back to the community Friday afternoon by spending time with local children at the KIPP Strive Academy in Atlanta. This freshman class is a very impressive group," said Leah Thomas, Director of Georgia Tech's Total Person Support Services. "Even though we required them to be here, they really stepped up to the challenge and took initiative to be highly involved in the program. (Ramblinwreck.com)
ACC One of Three Conferences with Four Schools Among Nation's Top 20 NCAA Programs Jul 10, 2009
League schools earned five national titles and 21 individual crowns in 2008-09. GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) The Atlantic Coast Conference was one of only three leagues across the country to register four schools in the Top 20 of the final 2008-09 Learfield Sports Directors' Cup competition for Division I schools and nine of the league s 12 institutions in the Top 50. (Theacc.com)
General News Releases Jul 5, 2009
com begins this weekend - The Good Word - The Good Word - Hospitality Packages For Football Season Available - Georgia Tech Football Single Game Parking Now Available Online - The Great Jacket Encounter To Be Held Aug. 18 - Georgia Tech Day at MLB's Turner Field - The Good Word - Radio Network Adds Stations In Augusta, Clarkesville - Summer Graduation Day - The Good Word - Sneak Peak Of Television Commercials Available On-Line - GT Day at Turner Field - The Good Word - Bobby Ross, Keith Brooking... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Photo Galleries Jul 5, 2009
06/17/2009 Football Rich McKay Visits With Georgia Tech Football Team (15 photos). 06/12/2009 Men's Track NCAA Championships Day 3 (10 photos). (Ramblinwreck.com)
Richardson looking to play DB or RB Jun 26, 2009
South Carolina native Lance Richardson is adjusting to life in Atlanta as a member of the Georgia Tech football team. With workouts beginning this week, it will be the first time Richardson tests his surgically repaired knee and he is looking forward to improving his physical conditioning so he can help the Yellow Jackets on either side of the ball. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Swilling deciding between hoops and football Jun 23, 2009
Being the son of a legendary player is no easy feat, but Patrick Swilling has embraced his dad's legacy as one of the greatest players in Georgia Tech football history. The younger Swilling is carving out his own path as a talented linebacker and basketball player who has offers in both sports. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Atlanta Falcons President Rich McKay Spoke with the Georgia Tech Football Team Wednesday Jun 20, 2009
Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay, a long-time member of the NFL competition committee, visited with the Georgia Tech football team Wednesday evening. McKay was invited by the Georgia Tech compliance office as part of the Next Level Seminars. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Georgia Tech Football Returns To Radio In Columbus Jun 19, 2009
Fans in the Columbus area will now be able to listen to Georgia Tech football on WHAL-AM. ... ATLANTA - The entire 2009 Georgia Tech football season and other programming returns to the Columbus, Georgia, radio market for the first time in several years on WHAL-AM (1460) ... "WHAL, Fox Sports 1460 is delighted to air Georgia Tech football in the Columbus area this fall. It's been several years since the Yellow Jackets were on in this market and we know that their fans will be happy to be able to... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Loganville OL picks his school Jun 16, 2009
Read inside to find the scoop on your home for Georgia Tech football, JacketsOnline. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
A family divided Apr 14, 2009
Anthony Dasher UGASports. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Fred Holton becomes second commitment for Yellow Jackets Apr 1, 2009
Georgia Tech Football Recruiting 2010 - ESPN. http://a. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Jackets ready to “spring” forward, make foes fall back Mar 21, 2009
Jackets ready to spring forward, make foes fall back. 5:58 pm March 20, 2009, by Terence Moore. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Yellow Jackets Mar 10, 2009
Georgia Tech football in Atlanta, Ga. ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Georgia riders christenBishop farm with a victory Mar 1, 2009
Jeff and Terry Blair have two NCAA athletes - son Scott Blair is the Georgia Tech football team's place kicker. Georgia's next home meet is March 27, when the team will take on the University of Tennessee at Martin. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Q&A with Jackets safety Morgan Burnett Feb 26, 2009
GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL. Q Jackets safety Morgan Burnett. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Q&A with Jackets LB Kyle Jackson Feb 24, 2009
GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL. Q Jackets LB Kyle Jackson. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
