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Coach Chan Gailey said the QB position will not be open for competition when the Yellow Jackets resume drills in April. "A.J. is our starter," Gailey said.
"It's like a light just went on in his head," O'Brien said. "He has really stepped it up."
These are quotes made prior to the SVC. It is inconceivable that any respectable human being, coach or not, would make these kind of statements and then take the actions they did in the SVC. If Suggs is your QB of the future, why do you pull him at halftime when you are only behind by six points? Why not show him you truly believe in him and are not just giving him lip service? Pulling Suggs was the right thing to do but not after making such a statement before the game.
As for Bilbo even the announcers were impressed with how he inspired the team. (Speaking of the announcers, where did ESPN find these clowns?) They even stated “Bilbo has fired up GT, FS and the fans.” I agree. The game went to a whole new level of excitement when he came in. Unfortunately Bilbo was destined to not live up to his true potential. For whatever reason CG has absolutely no use for Bilbo. He has not used him for any extended time all year. He has not worked with him in practice. The only things he has said about him are negative statements. i.e. He doesn’t know the playbook. You can go to the GT web site and read his bio or you may have listened to the announcers give it. The young man is an unbelievable athlete. He was even drafted by the Brewers right out of high school as a pitcher. It really baffles me when I look at his ability and CG and BOB’s absolute refusal to do their jobs and coach him. The best thing DeBo can do is transfer to another school where his talents can be utilized. Who could blame him?
Back to CG and his pre-game statements. For a man to publicly state what he did and then coach(?) the way he did proves he is not a man to be trusted. If he can’t be trusted he can’t be respected and he needs to go. In today’s AJC he states the QB job is open for competition including an incoming freshman. But is it really? Given how he has stayed with Suggs all year. Shouldn’t Bilbo be given a better shot than an incoming freshman? Or is the relationship between CG and Bilbo too far gone? Again further proof that CG is not a man of integrity.
The embarrassment of losing to an average team in the SVC simply closes out a dismal and inexcusable season of football on the flats. The lack of preparation for the entire season tells the world that GT is not committed to competing in any area, academics, graduate studies or any other endeavor. Some of you will disagree with this statement but his is the perception we are displaying and like it or not: perception is reality.
Dave Braine has chosen to remain totally silent in regard to all GT sports. The Athletic Department has gone into hiding since the UGA embarrassment. Don’t you think we the paying fans, the financiers of the Athletic program deserve some sort of communication? The entire athletic staff has given proof as to the reasons we need an immediate complete change of personal from top to bottom. If the Athletic Board and President’s office continue to remain in seclusion then the change needs to extend to them as well.
I have stated many times why I love to win that is not my primary reason for supporting my beloved school. I have always believed GT to be above reproach and believed without reservation that all programs at GT were be of the highest quality, integrity and honor. The current AD, coaches and administration have lost sight of this vision.
I have been purchasing tickets to GT sports for over 30 years. I can truly state that if no changes are made I will not again purchase a single ticket. I cannot continue to send my very limited funds to a program that is not committed to excellence. I will send this money to my high school alma mater (a private school) and let them use it on academic needs. While I may refuse to support them financially my love for GT will always be in my heart.
"It's like a light just went on in his head," O'Brien said. "He has really stepped it up."
These are quotes made prior to the SVC. It is inconceivable that any respectable human being, coach or not, would make these kind of statements and then take the actions they did in the SVC. If Suggs is your QB of the future, why do you pull him at halftime when you are only behind by six points? Why not show him you truly believe in him and are not just giving him lip service? Pulling Suggs was the right thing to do but not after making such a statement before the game.
As for Bilbo even the announcers were impressed with how he inspired the team. (Speaking of the announcers, where did ESPN find these clowns?) They even stated “Bilbo has fired up GT, FS and the fans.” I agree. The game went to a whole new level of excitement when he came in. Unfortunately Bilbo was destined to not live up to his true potential. For whatever reason CG has absolutely no use for Bilbo. He has not used him for any extended time all year. He has not worked with him in practice. The only things he has said about him are negative statements. i.e. He doesn’t know the playbook. You can go to the GT web site and read his bio or you may have listened to the announcers give it. The young man is an unbelievable athlete. He was even drafted by the Brewers right out of high school as a pitcher. It really baffles me when I look at his ability and CG and BOB’s absolute refusal to do their jobs and coach him. The best thing DeBo can do is transfer to another school where his talents can be utilized. Who could blame him?
Back to CG and his pre-game statements. For a man to publicly state what he did and then coach(?) the way he did proves he is not a man to be trusted. If he can’t be trusted he can’t be respected and he needs to go. In today’s AJC he states the QB job is open for competition including an incoming freshman. But is it really? Given how he has stayed with Suggs all year. Shouldn’t Bilbo be given a better shot than an incoming freshman? Or is the relationship between CG and Bilbo too far gone? Again further proof that CG is not a man of integrity.
The embarrassment of losing to an average team in the SVC simply closes out a dismal and inexcusable season of football on the flats. The lack of preparation for the entire season tells the world that GT is not committed to competing in any area, academics, graduate studies or any other endeavor. Some of you will disagree with this statement but his is the perception we are displaying and like it or not: perception is reality.
Dave Braine has chosen to remain totally silent in regard to all GT sports. The Athletic Department has gone into hiding since the UGA embarrassment. Don’t you think we the paying fans, the financiers of the Athletic program deserve some sort of communication? The entire athletic staff has given proof as to the reasons we need an immediate complete change of personal from top to bottom. If the Athletic Board and President’s office continue to remain in seclusion then the change needs to extend to them as well.
I have stated many times why I love to win that is not my primary reason for supporting my beloved school. I have always believed GT to be above reproach and believed without reservation that all programs at GT were be of the highest quality, integrity and honor. The current AD, coaches and administration have lost sight of this vision.
I have been purchasing tickets to GT sports for over 30 years. I can truly state that if no changes are made I will not again purchase a single ticket. I cannot continue to send my very limited funds to a program that is not committed to excellence. I will send this money to my high school alma mater (a private school) and let them use it on academic needs. While I may refuse to support them financially my love for GT will always be in my heart.
