Reggie Ball honored for "Quote of the Week"

I were still in Atlanta, I'd hunt this dude with a pellet gun...

Not really, but I've NEVER disliked one of my team's own as much as this guy. As a player of course. He's TERRIBLE!
 
New Reggie quote Sunday after Falcons loss to Aints and Mike Vick's "salute" to the fans,

"Dog, wish I would have thought of that!"

Well, it could have happened......
 
That "quick hit" quote of the week should be the stupid internet mis-quote of the week because it is not even accurate.

To the Tech people who hate Reggie please tell me what you would say to a reporter who asks the following questions after losing your final shot at the game you want the most and you played horrible and know you probably cost your team the game:

"Is Georgia a personal speed bump for you Reggie?"

I'm glad he had it in him to NOT punch the guy in the nuts. What a stupid fvcking question. It deserved the response Reggie gave it, dog.

And please do count your blessings, dear Tech person than hates Reggie, that your thoughts were not published for the world to see after the game.
 
kirbee said:
To the Tech people who hate Reggie please tell me what you would say to a reporter who asks the following questions after losing your final shot at the game you want the most and you played horrible and know you probably cost your team the game:

"Is Georgia a personal speed bump for you Reggie?"

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I agree it was a difficult question and a difficult time. However, who created this atmosphere? IF he would have APPROACHED competency, something his freshman counterpart was able to do, he would have been able to avoid this situation.

Given that he was inept to the point of humiliating himself, and was aware of the fact, he could have manned up and told the truth,taken the blame (or parts of it) and/or acknowledged his shortcomings and their significant role in losing to Uga yet again, he would have at least earned some small measure of respect.

The ugly truth is that he choked and tried to shrug it off. Nobody bought it and he will never have the opportunity to redeem himself. An ugly ending to a very checkered career.
 
The ugly truth is that he choked and tried to shrug it off.
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Ditto!! So far this week I've had my 84 year old father and three Dawg fans at work personally look me up to tell me how Reggie cost us this game. They all said they had believed this was actually going to be Tech's year going into Athens. Reggie has nothing to be proud of based on his performance in this game and his best response would be to remain silent for a change.
 
I have a problem Reggie getting all the blame. It was the coaches that made the decision to keep Reggie in the entire game. The coaches are paid big bucks to coach and manage the game. They did not do that in my opinion just as they didn't in the clumpson game. Taylor Bennett showed in the 2nd half of the puke game he was at least capable to be given it a shot in the 3rd and 4th. qtrs. against the mutts and clumpson when it was obvious to everybody ( and I do mean everybody, TV audience and a stadium full of mutts) except the Tech Coaches.
 
Yeah, Reggie played poorly. Get over it. I wholeheartedly agree... what a dumb question at the worst possible time... Imagine that you've just lost a game that you were supposed to win, and you walk off the field with thousands of enemy fans chanting your name. That has to be crushing, and I applaud Reggie for not freaking out at the guy on national television. Reggie haters need to move on with your lives... we'll get them next year. Go Jackets!
 
gtGreg768b said:
Imagine that you've just lost a game that you were supposed to win, and you walk off the field with thousands of enemy fans chanting your name.
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Hypothetical question...let's assume this kid was 14-22, 180 yds,3 td's, 1 int. and walks off the field with GT a winner by 24-7. Would he have gotten the thunderous "ovation" from the Ga. fans? As you said... this was a game he was "supposed" to win (although the oddsmakers didn't agree with you..they thought GT was the underdog).

Point is, he had control over the situation. He has created the bed he has to lie in. The Ga. fans chanting his name didn't just happen randomly, that is the outcome he created for himself.
 
gtGreg768b said:
Reggie haters need to move on with your lives... we'll get them next year. Go Jackets!
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It's not about REGGIE HATEN! It is about Ga. Tech winning a football game.
We are the most faithful fans in the world. Tech fans just know that if next week Reggie is in his angry and bad psyche, he will be given some time out. So far that has not happened, but it's only been 4 years.
 
B said:
Hypothetical question...let's assume this kid was 14-22, 180 yds,3 td's, 1 int. and walks off the field with GT a winner by 24-7. Would he have gotten the thunderous "ovation" from the Ga. fans? As you said... this was a game he was "supposed" to win (although the oddsmakers didn't agree with you..they thought GT was the underdog).

Point is, he had control over the situation. He has created the bed he has to lie in. The Ga. fans chanting his name didn't just happen randomly, that is the outcome he created for himself.
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B, just a ? have you ever been in this situation before?
 
refrigeratormover said:
B, just a ? have you ever been in this situation before?
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To answer your question in the literal sense and in the sense I think that you meant it...no, John, I have never been the qb in front of 92,000 fans in Athens. On the other hand, in sports at the level I competed at (and still compete at) and throughout my working career, I have been in competitive situations where my actions/output have had a direct influence on the outcome of an event where others have depended upon me to produce. Sometimes the results were favorable, sometimes not, sometimes the other man/team/ business competitor was better than me and it was obvious to all. At the end of the day, I have always been able to distinguish how well I did, regardless of the actual outcome, vs. my capabilities and I have always assumed that others are capable of doing the same. Hope this answers your question.

Now, a ? for you. What was the point of your question ? Are you in some way implying that RB's situation is different because it was on tv? in front of alot of people? That this the reason he choked and thus it becomes more acceptable? I would counter that by saying we all end up, whether in business or in sports, competing against roughly our equals on the "Darwin" food chain. That RB was in that situation implies that people with the capability to make a rational decision about his abilities (Nix,Gailey, et al) decided that he had the physical tools to compete in that environment. The fact that he did not produce means what? My point is, had Gailey but a 13 year old boy in that situation it would be difficult to say that he choked. If I had lined up next to you on the Bills O line and got my butt kicked for four quarter, at 6' and 200 lbs., it would be hard for us both to say I choked. So, did Reggie choke or did the coaches put him outside the realm of where he could be successful? I argue that he choked because he has demonstrated proficiency at his level in previous games.

Thanks for taking the time to read this diatribe. I look forward to the thoughts of someone who did compete at the highest level of athletics and get your opinion on the above.
 
kirbee said:
That "quick hit" quote of the week should be the stupid internet mis-quote of the week because it is not even accurate.

To the Tech people who hate Reggie please tell me what you would say to a reporter who asks the following questions after losing your final shot at the game you want the most and you played horrible and know you probably cost your team the game:

"Is Georgia a personal speed bump for you Reggie?"

I'm glad he had it in him to NOT punch the guy in the nuts. What a stupid fvcking question. It deserved the response Reggie gave it, dog.

And please do count your blessings, dear Tech person than hates Reggie, that your thoughts were not published for the world to see after the game.
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You are exactly right. They should be asking Gailey the question on why he hasnt recruited a better QB the last 4 years to beat out our "dog." The buck stops with the Head Coach on questions like that, not the Student Athelete. If Gailey had rules, Reggie wouldnt be talking ever. So I dont blame Reggie 1 bit.
 
PreventOffense said:
You are exactly right. They should be asking Gailey the question on why he hasnt recruited a better QB the last 4 years to beat out our "dog." The buck stops with the Head Coach on questions like that, not the Student Athelete. If Gailey had rules, Reggie wouldnt be talking ever. So I dont blame Reggie 1 bit.
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I think we have one now, our coach just won't budge !

and I agree that Reggie is getting battered with too much of the blame when it should be the coaches taking most of the blame.
 
To Refridgeratormover....

B said:
To answer your question in the literal sense and in the sense I think that you meant it...no, John, I have never been the qb in front of 92,000 fans in Athens.
Now, a ? for you. What was the point of your question ? Are you in some way implying that RB's situation is different because it was on tv? in front of alot of people? That this the reason he choked and thus it becomes more acceptable? Thanks for taking the time to read this diatribe. I look forward to the thoughts of someone who did compete at the highest level of athletics and get your opinion on the above.
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RM, you asked me a question and I responded. I have asked you a question as well and look forward to your response. I had to bump this up as someeone posted a bunch of old posts for whatever reason.
 
B,

Not trying to pick a fight or answer for mover, but Reggie is still a college kid learning to handle situations like this. After four years, you would hope he coped better, but he's still a work in progress (maybe a slow learner). I believe he was overamped trying to beat Georgia for the first time and things fell apart for him.

The sad part is that it isn't the 6-22 that did us in. It was the interceptions and fumble, the primary point of emphasis in improving his game from year to year.
 
Rational posts, B. Thanks!

I don't beelieve that blame on any level is appropriate. I do believe that it is ultimately Chan Gailey's responsibility for having thrust Reggie Ball into the starting QB role of a major D1 college football program straight out of high school (which considering the circumstances was the right move) and sticking by the young man while holding him to bear for his ultra conservative approach to developing an offense.

Reggie has been a pawn in a slow as molasses Chan Gailey chess match and the guy has served faithfully if not heroically but thank god it's time to move on.

No one is really to blame and here's hoping RB goes out on top!
 
Pure and simple, the buck stops on Chan's desk. As HC, he is responsible and should be held accountable. If his players do not perform, it's his job to replace them. Personnel substitutions happen all the time in private industry when nonperformers are identified. Why should GT football be unique or immune to scrutiny and accountability? Fundamentally, the university is paying big bucks to give these SAs an education. GT and the supporting fans deserve something in return IMHO.

Don't get me wrong here and think I'm dinging our SAs. I'd be the first to argue that SAs need all the extra tutoring and academic help they require to survive the rigor of Tech. But these SAs must step up to the plate and give back to Ma Tech in return. I'd say that winning games definitely classifies as giving something back to the university. If Reggie can't get it done, it's Chan's responsibility to get someone who can. If Chan can't get it done, it's Rad's responsibility to get someone who can.
 
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