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Turnover-touchdown-repeat. And then repeat again. This was the winning sequence Georgia Tech used to pull out a victory over visiting Jacksonville State on Saturday. Tech took care of business on Saturday in Atlanta. They bested a good Jacksonville State team 37-10 in a contest that felt much closer than that
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Georgia Tech’s prolific offense unveiled a new B back for the 2017 opener Monday night. Having lost last year’s starter Dedrick Mills unexpectedly 2 weeks ago, some Tech fans were uneasy about the new man assuming the role. Kirvonte Benson had never had a carry in his college
Before the new NFL season kicks off, we’ve got one more Super Bowl video for you: The only musical take on the heartbreak, with original lyrics set to Gordon Lightfoot’s “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”.
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On July 16, the Braves won (behind pitcher Jamie Garcia), bringing their record to .500 at 45-45. Over their next 45 games, they went 15-30. That dismal spell has also seen the hastened departure of Jaime Garcia, Sean Rodriguez – and just last week, Brandon Phillips – each “traded” for little to
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New season, new result for Georgia Tech when it comes to the SEC. Tech was 3-0 against SEC fies in 2016, but launched its 2017 football season with a 42-41 overtime loss to SEC East opponent Tennessee Monday night at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game was decided
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In his Wednesday press conference, Georgia Tech Coach Paul Johnson cited the unpredictable nature of college football. Johnson noted that both his squad and Monday’s opponent Tennessee are breaking in some new players on offense, but he said this fact alone doesn’t portend a low scoring game. “Every
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Georgia Tech opens its 2017 season Monday night against the University of Tennessee at the brand new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Tech will feature its signature option offense, including a new face at quarterback. Exactly which new face is not clear at this juncture, and Coach Paul Johnson isn’t
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Apparently, the third time isn’t always the charm. Rough 1-0 loss to D.C. on Wednesday resulting in a season sweep. And this from the eastern conference’s last-place team. Borrowed a somber track by Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel, “Feel It In The Air”, to recap the loss. Trying
Another stoppage time goal for Atlanta secured a point on the road at Sporting KC. After a couple weeks off, the Five Stripes will hit the road to face recently acquired Bobby Boswell’s former team, D.C. United. It will be the third (and final) clash of these particular
Dansby Swanson was demoted to AAA Gwinnett several weeks ago, to get everyday playing time, after he had lost his starting role at shortstop on the parent club to Johan Camargo. Swanson got 9 hits in his 38 at bats at Gwinnett (.237), with one homer and 5 RBI. His
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Georgia Tech Coach Paul Johnson praised his freshman running back Jerry Howard following Saturday morning practice at Tech’s annual fan day open house at Bobby Dodd Stadium. “Jerry Howard ran hard today. He’s a load to bring down”, said Johnson. When asked if Howard might see some playing
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I took a quick trip down to Coolray Field to take in a minor league game, AAA version. The Gwinnett Braves landed here in 2009. The initial enthusiasm –and attendance–has cooled steadily over the past few years, and prospects are dim for short-term improvement given the relocation of the