Thoughts?

Dem, what is the emotion on campus right now with the team? Everybody flying high and excited about this week?
 
Ok, answer this. What is reasonable or rationale about 0-5, maybe 0-6?

Its not like if we take the rivalry away that Gailey all of the sudden becomes a good coach. He's not. He's just an above average coach whose own asshattery will end up costing him his job.

Can you name a time this season after the Notre Dame game that the entire team came out focused or prepared? I have watched a LOT of GT football, and I cannot for the life of me remember more consecutive uninspired, unfocused, and unprepared teams. Its bitten us in the ass in 3 games this year and almost in a 4th. And that's not counting crappy opponents like Duke and Army where it looked like we were half asleep at times.
 
lonestarjacket said:
Really?

You don't think there is a single coach that could have done better under the same circumstances regardless of how much he might cost or the chances that he would come to GT?

I can think of about 25 to 30 or more, most of whom are unlikely to come to GT, but that's a different question.

Somewhere out there is the next Urban Meyer, Nick Saban, Les Miles, Pete Carroll, etc. And I think that coach could do better, if you could find them. Further, all those supposedly unattainable coaches in that list could do better. I believe O'Leary could do better although I don't want him back.

We could certainly do worse, but I don't think you are stretching your imagination much if you can't think of anyone who could have done better.

P.S.
UNC is better than their record. Hey, Butch Davis, there's another one I think could have done better.
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You must be a ugager because you are so good at leaving out very important information in a post. Please go back and read the post as it is written ( if you can read) and you will note why I believe no-one could have done better.
 
BOR, you're right. This season has had a lot of sloppy play. My observations:

The running game has looked good all season. And it's not just Choice - Dwyer, Grant and Evans have looked good all year, and have had good blocking.

Special teams are awesome. We don't have a game-breaking returner, but we're not bad, and the kickers are very good.

I'm disappointed in our defensive backs. We're getting decent pressure, especially from the DT position, but our CBs have not been good. Lack of INTs really shows this. Nobody's blaming Tenute, though...

As far as your observed lack of focus, I personally place the blame mostly on our receiving corps. Taylor would look like a totally different QB if he had a little help. It's like they just wait around for someone else to make a play... sort of like they did for the last three years. Except now, there's no Calvin. Case in point - last Saturday, when Greg Smith finally made a few tough catches, Taylor looked decent. It's hard to look good on offense when you hit your receivers in the hands, multiple times, and they flat drop the ball.

So yeah, we've seemed unfocused in part, but is it Chan, or the WR coach, or the WRs themselves? I don't know. I do know that I've never seen a GT team click on all cylinders all season. Remember those famous O'Leary defenses?


And yes, I think we did look focused as a team, against Clemson. Again, except for the WR's, who singlehandedly dismantled what should have been a great opening drive, we looked good all game.
 
demjackets said:
Everybody happy with the win?

Like the change at CB?

Greg Smith stepped up.

Does this change anyones views?

Chances next week?
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Yeah, glad we won needed that one.

Burrenet did well at CB keep 'em in.

Good job Smith

NO. My heart says GT beats the Ugag, but my mind says they'll win. If we play amazing(i.e., no turnovers and our D keeps Uga yards under 200) we'll win.
 
MaconGTfan said:
Yeah, but that little line was followed by a "BUT"....and then they went on to talk about offensive and QB problems under Gailey. (If I remember correctly).
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Ah, good. At least a little bit of the nasty taste in my mouth went away.

(That's what she said.)
 
on Bebes facebook profile it says "BIG GAME THIS WEEK!!" on his update.

I think they are more than pumped.
 
beej said:
If Chan's players had not screwed up so much versus UVA (muffed punt, false start, etc) and Maryland (hold, etc) then Chan's job would be safe. Chan has his players to blame, and I hope they realize it, once he's gone.

That's a terrible thing to say, but it's the truth.
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Chan's players, huh? Of the three players you mentioned, one is only on the team because Gailey is friends with the player's dad. Gailey gives the kid PT to keep pops happy. Whose fault is that?
 
Ish said:
Chan's players, huh? Of the three players you mentioned, one is only on the team because Gailey is friends with the player's dad. Gailey gives the kid PT to keep pops happy. Whose fault is that?
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What are you talking about??!! Andrew Smith was back to take the punt because the starter (Tyler Evans) was injured.
Derrick Morgan was called for the false start because he simply is young and was new to that spot because Brad Sellers had just hurt his knee the previous week.

They are both still avoidable mistakes...but your reasoning is completely out of line.
 
Ish, everything is Gailey's fault, by the very definition of "head coach."
 
hiveredtech said:
They are both still avoidable mistakes...but your reasoning is completely out of line.
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Out of line, maybe...but still the truth. #83 is on the 2-deep at PR because his dad is friends with Gailey. That is a fact.

beej said:
Ish, everything is Gailey's fault, by the very definition of "head coach."
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You were blaming the players. I was pointing out that Gailey is the one who lets certain players play over others.
 
FAN OF BOBBY DODD said:
You must be a ugager because you are so good at leaving out very important information in a post. Please go back and read the post as it is written ( if you can read) and you will note why I believe no-one could have done better.
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So that's how it is? You have to resort to name-calling because you can't defend your position effectively? Maybe you could find a way to work in a Hitler reference as well.

What might be that "very important information"? Enlighten me with your wisdom. Would it be the extenuating circumstances of NCAA restrictions or this injury or that injury or flunkouts et. al.????

Did I cover it? Did I miss something?

You evidently think no one could have done better under the circumstances. I think LOTS of people could have done better in spite of all the setbacks Chan has faced. (It is arguable whether he has really faced more problems over a five year period than other programs, but that is a separate issue.)

It is a fact that we could do worse with another coach, but you give me a blank check and I will guarantee I will find a better coach. The trick is to find a better coach in our budget.

FANOFCHANGAILEY, you need to be a little more introspective and consider whether you are truly a FANOFGEORGIATECH.

I support Chan as long as I feel he is the best option for our program. For FOUR YEARS I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I have heard "wait till next year" just one too many times. At some point the excuses run out.
 
beej said:
I am shocked, SHOCKED, that someone would blame the puntmuffer for muffing the punt!


:P
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I know you're the resident comedian around here, but come on. The guy shouldn't have even been on the team, much less the field.
 
beej67 said:
It simply doesn't matter how good a coach he is. At all. Given exactly the same circumstances, Dodd would have been fired, as would Ross, as would Heisman.
I agree, but it is arguable how good a coach he is in the NCAA given his results.

My opinion is that Dodd, Ross, and Heisman would not be in danger of being fired because they wouldn't have allowed the "circumstances" to happen.

I have no interest is second guessing player preparation versus offensive or defensive scheme versus play-calling etc. etc. etc. The end result is all that concerns me and that has been less than inspiring.

All the "bad luck" should have evened out several times over by now. Whether you are a CEO or a head coach, ultimately you are judged on results alone.
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Ish said:
I know you're the resident comedian around here, but come on. The guy shouldn't have even been on the team, much less the field.
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Listen, the kid may have muffed the punt but he's on the team and represents Tech so shut the hell up about him. Whether I like Chan or not has nothing to do with the fact that anyone who would take a current Tech player to task on a message board the way you have is a worthless piece of scum.
 
GT_LUVER said:
Dem, what is the emotion on campus right now with the team? Everybody flying high and excited about this week?
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The seniors have this marked as a MUST win. Its UGA everyone will be excited, lets just hope it translates to the field.
 
demjackets said:
The seniors have this marked as a MUST win. Its UGA everyone will be excited, lets just hope it translates to the field.
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Hopefully more than just the seniors mark it as a must win...and hopefully they do it every year.
 
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