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Two days before THE GAME and I resent the mood that exists concerning Tech football and our chances on Saturday. These guys are 7-4. They should be 9-2. They have lost to two very good teams, to one team having a good year, and to one very average team. They have beaten one good team and taken care of lesser opponents. I am disappointed they have not accomplished more, but proud of the team and their season. There have been many years prior to this past ten year run when 7-4 would have been a record to be thankful for.
Since mid-season and the "leak" about Gailey's firing, the subsequent calling of recruits by "our" AJC beat writer and the radio interview that grilled Gailey about his job status, we have virtually had a lame duck coaching situation created by the media and not diffused by our AD at all. The coaches and team have performed admirably under the circumstances.
Our rivals are a 9-2 team that has looked good in their past three games. They could easily have been 7-4 right along with us. But, it is sad that in a year when we play them at 7-4 versus 9-2 we are not more willing to believe in our team before the game. The close losses the past three years have stung; but it is clear we have been able to compete with the Mutts. We just have not been able to close the deal. The Atlanta media, GT fan base, and athletic administration have contributed little to building the confidence of this team on the eve of its biggest game. That is a shame.
Our coaching staff has won enough games to be given support until a season ends. If a change can bring a better coach at the end of a season, fine. But, we have not treated this group fairly. Most important, seniors like Cox, TC, Durant, Wheeler, Gary G, Lewis, etc. deserved to play UGA for the last time with a better show of support.
I'm not advocating mediocrity. I'm not arguing that a change should not be considered after the season. I just wish the team received better support for being 7-4 going into the Dawg game.
Since mid-season and the "leak" about Gailey's firing, the subsequent calling of recruits by "our" AJC beat writer and the radio interview that grilled Gailey about his job status, we have virtually had a lame duck coaching situation created by the media and not diffused by our AD at all. The coaches and team have performed admirably under the circumstances.
Our rivals are a 9-2 team that has looked good in their past three games. They could easily have been 7-4 right along with us. But, it is sad that in a year when we play them at 7-4 versus 9-2 we are not more willing to believe in our team before the game. The close losses the past three years have stung; but it is clear we have been able to compete with the Mutts. We just have not been able to close the deal. The Atlanta media, GT fan base, and athletic administration have contributed little to building the confidence of this team on the eve of its biggest game. That is a shame.
Our coaching staff has won enough games to be given support until a season ends. If a change can bring a better coach at the end of a season, fine. But, we have not treated this group fairly. Most important, seniors like Cox, TC, Durant, Wheeler, Gary G, Lewis, etc. deserved to play UGA for the last time with a better show of support.
I'm not advocating mediocrity. I'm not arguing that a change should not be considered after the season. I just wish the team received better support for being 7-4 going into the Dawg game.
