Carter Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Well here we are finally at the last game of the regular season. For the first time in 18 years, tied with UGA for the 3rd longest active streak, Georgia Tech will not be going to a bowl game. With a lousy 3-8 record, Tech will be staying home this post-season. Georgia, on the other hand, has had a disappointing season at 8-3 but will take sole ownership of that active bowl streak with a 19th year and potentially have the 2nd longest active streak if Virginia Tech does not beat Virginia this weekend.So with no championship appearance following this game, these teams are playing for pride. With Georgia Tech having the most recent win in a thrilling OT victory in Sanford Stadium last year, the Dawgs set out for Atlanta to regain state bragging rights.Team stats at a glance...GeorgiaPassing offense - 104th nationally - 183.7 ypg - 2,021 yards, 12 TD, 8 INTRushing offense - 35th nationally - 195 ypg - 2,154 yards, 5.24 ypc, 20 TDScoring offense - 76th nationally - 27.7 ppgPassing defense - 2nd nationally - 152 ypg - 1,671 yards, 8 TDs allowedRushing defense - 46th nationally - 148.1 ypg - 1,629 yards, 3.9 ypc, 11 TD allowedScoring defense - 13th nationally - 17.8 ppg allowedTotal defense - 9th nationally - 702 plays, 3,300 yards, 4.7 ypp, 19 TD - 300 ypgTurnover margin - 0Georgia TechPassing offense - 123rd nationally - 125.5 ypg - 1,380 yards, 13 TD, 8 INTRushing offense - 7th nationally - 262 ypg - 2880 yards, 5.3 ypc, 30 TDScoring offense - 55th nationally - 31.3 ppgPassing defense - 36th nationally - 201 ypg - 2,211 yards, 12 TD allowedRushing defense - 58th nationally - 164 ypg - 1,803 yards, 4.65 ypc, 23 TD allowedScoring defense - 69th nationally - 27 ppg allowedTotal defense - 45th nationally - 700 plays, 4,014 yards, 5.73 ypp, 35 TD - 364.9 yardsTurnover margin -4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porter Osborne Jr Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Dang, we're 2nd nationally in pass defense. That speaks to the huge improvement that Pruitt has done. Imagine where the D would be with a competent offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacFalcFan Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 article on Pruitt by the numbers: http://georgia.247sports.com/Article/Pruitt-by-the-numbers-41333667 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF89 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Another game Dawgs should have a HUGE advantage but can't shake the feeling they'll play down to these guys and we've already seen Tech raise their game for a big game at home once this year. They could care less about the bowl streak if they beat Georgia, would save their season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 I think it's pretty interesting UGA has allowed about the same amount of passing yards as rushing yards. There are no juggernaut passing teams on the schedule but that's pretty impressive. You don't see that too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacFalcFan Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Another game Dawgs should have a HUGE advantage but can't shake the feeling they'll play down to these guys and we've already seen Tech raise their game for a big game at home once this year. They could care less about the bowl streak if they beat Georgia, would save their season. we know gt's best game beat florida state.. we will get their 2nd best game of the year.. it's a big rivalry. we are their huge bowl game. i expect close game like last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF89 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I think it's pretty interesting UGA has allowed about the same amount of passing yards as rushing yards. There are no juggernaut passing teams on the schedule but that's pretty impressive. You don't see that too often.Even more impressive is that the rush yards allowed had to have actually been greater than the pass yards until the past weekend (didn't see the numbers but I doubt GSU went much more than 50 yards in the air). Imagine that's pretty rare especially for a P5 team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 UGA and Tech are about even in passing offense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGDawg710 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Mark Richt should be fired, Georgia would be better off in the long run if they lost, this team is pathetic, etc., etc./sarcasmSo now that we've gotten all that out of the way, we can talk about the game rather than have numerous posts repeating the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Dawg Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yep don't understand how a fan can hope their team loses. I have never been against UGA even in the Goff years. How can you do it? With all the kids that have busted their butts all year. You in affect are hoping they lose. Don't lose sight of the players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isosceles Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Even though Georgia won last week's game, I am predicting they will go into LSU mode and have another disappointing performance (for Dog fans) Saturday. Tech by 9 or 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Ocean Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I usually try not to call out individual players, but Hunter Long might be the worst offensive lineman we've ever had and I hope he doesn't start again this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porter Osborne Jr Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Even though Georgia won last week's game, I am predicting they will go into LSU mode and have another disappointing performance (for Dog fans) Saturday. Tech by 9 or 10.I am surprised that a Tech fan is predicting a win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Dawg Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Jordan HillATHENS -- Several Georgia players shared a common memory from last year’s game against Georgia Tech.It wasn’t Damian Swann’s 99-yard fumble return touchdown. There was no mention of Malcolm Mitchell’s fourth-down touchdown reception from Hutson Matson.No, the prevailing thought was the Yellow Jackets tearing away at Sanford Stadium’s hedges once the game was said and done.(Photo: Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports)“That was my first taste [of the rivalry], after we lost that game,” running back Sony Michel said. “Seeing the Tech players tearing up our hedges. We felt like that was disrespectful.”Last year’s game is still fresh on many Bulldogs’ minds. The game was a back-and-forth affair that included several mishaps on both sides. In the end, Georgia Tech prevailed 30-24 in overtime thanks to an interception by Yellow Jackets cornerback D.J. White.Linebacker Jordan Jenkins found it hard to move on from the loss to a bitter rival.“That took me a while to forget,” Jenkins said. “Just that last month, being in Athens or being around Atlanta, you just didn't really want to see any Georgia Tech fans. You know they [would say], 'Hey, uh, what happened in that last game in November?' It just really was a hard one to get over.”Georgia head coach Mark Richt is still facing questions about the game. One of the key moments came after Mitchell’s touchdown with 18 seconds left in regulation. Rather than kick the ball deep, the Bulldogs executed a squib kick that gave Georgia Tech ample field position. The Yellow Jackets managed to get into field-goal range and kick a 53-yard field goal to send the game into an extra session.Richt once again explained the motivation behind the play. He also said with hindsight, he may have made a different decision.“We were covering kicks good just about all year at that time of the year,” Richt said. “By having the squib and them getting decent field position, obviously they got the one play, and (Justin Thomas) scrambled it just enough to give them a chance to kick it. If I had to do it again, I would kick it deep and just see if we could get them on the ground a little bit farther away from that goal line.”Michel explained the players have looked at film from last year and have used it as motivation. The sick feeling of the home loss last year is something they can transfer to the Yellow Jackets, which play host this time around.That image of Georgia Tech players smiling with pieces of the hedges betwixt their teeth will also be at the forefront of several Georgia players’ minds come Saturday.“It is fuel to the fire,” Michel said. “It's something we bring up a lot. I just feel like once we go out there and execute, it's going to handle itself.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGABOZ Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 gonna be a good one cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacFalcFan Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 gonna be a good one cant wait he are you flying in from the midwest to see the game? i believe you have traveled for some games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isosceles Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hey Peter. It's just that GT has it in them to score the upset, just like they somehow managed to upset FSU. And wouldn't you think that how GSU played Georgia, at Georgia, in a way would give the Jackets confidence they can likewise hang with the Bulldogs and beat them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porter Osborne Jr Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Listen Scalene, I have already picked GT to win. No need to get defensive. You just happen to be the first Tech fan I know who predicted a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGDawg710 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Hey Peter. It's just that GT has it in them to score the upset, just like they somehow managed to upset FSU. And wouldn't you think that how GSU played Georgia, at Georgia, in a way would give the Jackets confidence they can likewise hang with the Bulldogs and beat them?GSU is a much better team than Tech this year, so I'm not sure how much confidence it would give them other than they run a similar offense. I'm not saying Tech is unable to win this game. I'm just saying they aren't the exact same team as GSU. Edited November 25, 2015 by KGDawg710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollack4Heisman Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 The drama and rumors that will follow this game (win or lose) will be more exciting than this game ever could be. Hold on Dawg fans because it's about to get interesting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porter Osborne Jr Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Do you know something or are you just stirring the pot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollack4Heisman Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 No need to stir any pot, the rumor mill will be alive and well after the Tech game like usual. This game will not affect McGarity's decision because he's already made his decision. I've heard quite a few things just interested to see if any come to fruition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porter Osborne Jr Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacFalcFan Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Hey Peter. It's just that GT has it in them to score the upset, just like they somehow managed to upset FSU. And wouldn't you think that how GSU played Georgia, at Georgia, in a way would give the Jackets confidence they can likewise hang with the Bulldogs and beat them? they won 3 games triangle.. 3 of them..gsu would blow out georgia tech. you can talk smack if you win 4.. until then the yellow bellys stink!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacFalcFan Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 No need to stir any pot, the rumor mill will be alive and well after the Tech game like usual. This game will not affect McGarity's decision because he's already made his decision. I've heard quite a few things just interested to see if any come to fruition. mcgarity has no power to make any decisions. if a decision is made one way or the other it's the board and jere morehead doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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