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Thanks to RamblinRed for this comment on an AJC article not online yet:
FWIW the AJC has an article on Clinch today (haven't seen it online yet). Clinch says he wants to be known as an all-around player so he is really working hard on his defense and ballhandling. He started a weight training program provided by GT two months ago. He only played about 5-6 minutes in the first Global Game because he was hit above the eye and needed 5 stitches. He sounds ready to play
This is a good article on the life of a college coach during recruiting season with mention of Paul Hewitt.......
FOOTBALL
Listen to what Chan Gailey had to say at media day on Monday..........Here's a good article from SI.com on intersectional match-ups, with mentions of Georgia Tech vs Georgia and Georgia Tech vs Auburn............ This guy thinks Auburn is headed to the bottom of the pack:
Auburn: From the top to near the bottom in one year. I just don’t believe you can lose your quarterback plus two of the best running backs of recent years and pick up where you left off. Both their quarterback and their lead running back are sophomores and I’m not sold. They open with Georgia Tech and that’s no way to start when you’re rebuilding.
Did you know that the last ACC team to finish in the top 5 in the AP Poll(other than FSU), was Georgia Tech, who finished #2 back in (of course) 1990?................ The battle-lines are drawn in the ACC............... Speaking of FSU, this article asks "Is anyone afraid of FSU anymore?".......... Bobby Bowden had a great quote the other day. He's feeling a lot of pressure to get back to their strong winning ways in the elite. I don't have the quote but Bowden basically said - look, I have a hard time apologizing for 9 wins. That's what expectations will get you............ Here's more on instant replay............. Looks like Clemson is turning down Brent Schaeffer's desire to become a Tiger. I have not seen recent mention of Georgia Tech and Schaeffer, but honestly, I don't think we have a strong need right now to take a guy like that. Yes, we lack experience, but not talent...... Why did Gerris Wilkinson know all the proper ACC divisional alignments? Playing video games........ Evidently some people compare Boston College's stadium to our own BDS-GF......
BEESBALL
Oh boy - former YellowJacket Matthew Boggs just got a job. Where? Try Duke - as an assistant coach. He will be the hitting coach and focus on the outfielders. He has been an assistant with Tulane the last couple of seasons.........Jason Neighborgall's control issues have not gone away in the minors:
Jason Neighborgall didn’t throw strikes consistently at Georgia Tech, and he’s not throwing consistent strikes as a pro yet, either. The hard-throwing righthander walked five and got five outs for Rookie-level Missoula in Tuesday’s loss to Great Falls. He’s walked 12 in four innings as a pro.
More on Jason's latest poor outing............. Matt Wieters hit his 3rd HR for TeamUSA while Wes Hodges had a 2-hit game as USA downs Italy 15-0................ Here's a very interesting look at Matt Murton, compared to 2 other guys and how their college and minor league production should shape your view of their major league production. Interesting...... This article talks about how Murton has been both lucky and good.... Here's a little fun at Kevin Brown's expense....... Did you know that Nomar Garciaparra is batting behind Eric Patterson right now?
OTHER STUFF
Tech's Volleyball recruiting class was ranked #4 in the nation..........Cool for Mark Zupan, the famous quad rugby player. He has been the White House, on Jay Leno, Regis And Kathy and has a very inspirational story. Here's his filmography and check out the movie poster below for MurderBall, with Zupan on the front............... Clemson will stay with Nike, and this post shows details of how the deal plays out - coaches payments, shoes, gloves, VIP passes, etc. Interesting.......... More problems for UGA with a player cheating with a cell phone on an exam.......... Interesting look at Forbes.com's best blogs. I guess someone forgot to submit our site :-)........... I think we just found our edge against Auburn - New Balance shoes. They will be the only NCAA team to wear them. Of course I wear nothing but New Balance and I like them.......... The South Carolina high school coaches association thinks Steve Spurrier is unethical....... Does the NCAA promote underage drinking?.......... Is Chad Ford on his way out at ESPN?........... Some fun at Bobby Bowden's expense.........
