Macon Telegraph | 06/29/2006 | Pigskin Preview notebook: Bailey could be ready for Dogs

From Coach Nix:

Those tuning in to see local products Correy Earls (Central) and Demaryius Thomas (West Laurens) playing for Georgia Tech might not see the freshmen.


Yellow Jackets' offensive coordinator Patrick Nix said it might be some time before the duo cracks the already-deep receivers corps.


"The good thing is that I don't think they'll have to make an impact this year," Nix said. "We're deep this year at receiver and I don't think they'll have to come in and be counted on there."


Nix said he thinks that both could play this season, but that might come on special teams.


"They'd have a shot with some injuries to play," Nix said. "But besides Calvin Johnson, most of our receivers have been redshirted. That gives them time to learn."


Nix said that Thomas will play wide receiver. Head coach Chan Gailey said on Signing Day that Thomas could play receiver or tight end.

Macon Telegraph | 06/29/2006 | Pigskin Preview notebook: Bailey could be ready for Dogs

From calling strikes to braiding hair | ajc.com

Check it out - Tashard Choice moonlights:

More often than not, Boyd said, the high school athletes he hires enjoy the experience so much that they return every summer, even when they go off to college. For instance, former Lovejoy running back Tashard Choice is in his fifth year as a youth baseball umpire. He is listed as the starting running back for this upcoming season at Georgia Tech after backing up P.J. Daniels last season and spending the 2003 and 2004 seasons at Oklahoma.

From calling strikes to braiding hair | ajc.com

Hoops - Wesleyan forward transfers to Oak Hill | ajc.com

Key possible GaTech recruit Howard Thompkins is heading to Oak Hill Academy. This is most likely a good thing for Paul Hewitt (guessing), as he has not had a strong "in" there and that program certainly produces many successful collegiate players (since the best transfer there).

Wesleyan forward transfers to Oak Hill | ajc.com

GameSpot:Video Games PC Xbox 360 PS3 Wii PSP DS PS2 PlayStation 2 GameCube GBA PlayStation 3

Check out the GaTech video - link here. Cool!!!


GameSpot:Video Games PC Xbox 360 PS3 Wii PSP DS PS2 PlayStation 2 GameCube GBA PlayStation 3

D-Rad makes another coaching decision

..... he extends the contract of Danny Hall by one year, now taking him through 2011. Good call D-Rad. Good call......................


Danny Hall gets contract extension | ajc.com

Cremins, 7 others enter Tech Hall | ajc.com

Congrats to the class of 7 into the GaTech Hall of Fame, including Bobby Cremins, Travis Best, Karen Lounsbury Russell, Cris Omiecinski Leone, Brad Rigby, Octavius Terry, Gus Georgeton and Kent Hill.


Cremins, 7 others enter Tech Hall | ajc.com

Nix in Tech spotlight as the new man in charge of offense - NCAAF - Yahoo! Sports

Decent article about Patrick Nix taking over the offensive reigns. The article makes a worthwhile point - Chan Gailey has not thrown Nix to the wolves. He has put him in a situation with a senior QB, the best WR in the nation, one of the best fullbacks in the nation and an outstanding group of tailbacks led by T.Choice. Throw in a more experienced O-Line and the offensive should be poised for more success even if Gailey was still calling the shots.


Nix in Tech spotlight as the new man in charge of offense - NCAAF - Yahoo! Sports


Here's another article from the Macon Telegraph on Nix, and here's a Q&A from AJC..........

NBA Draft Notes - Jack high, Bosh - why?

With the #1 pick in the NBA Draft the Toronto Raptors select yet another 3-4-5 position player. What does that mean? If you ask me, it means Chris Bosh is back at the center spot. You'll have Charlie Villanueva at the 3, Bargnani at the 4 and Bosh at the 5. Evidently this Italian dude is pretty darn "NBA Ready" and is even more of a wing player "Dirk N" type player even though he's 7'1". So it looks like Chris Bosh will probably get to be beat up even more and more like his first season, even though his is stronger. If I'm Bosh, I'm not happy. I'm not saying the Raptors didn't select the best player (I just don't know), but they sure didn't pick their biggest need.


As for Jarrett Jack, his competition at PG just was cleared a bit as the Blazers moved Sebastian Telfair to the Celtics. Jack will still have to earn the starting position, but he will no longer have to compete with "unlimited potential".


Having said that Portland has been VERY active on the trade front, so watch out for further changes. In fact, they just traded for the rights to Lamarcus Aldridge to solidify their post play.......


In a "what could have been" moment, you can't help but ask where Jarrett Jack would have been drafted this year with a very weak crop of PG's. The first PG wasn't taken until the #21 and #22 picks. It is probably safe to say Jack could have improved his draft position to be the first guard take, but would he have improved enough to move into the top 10? Pure speculation for sure. Who knows.

Football: 2006 Preseason Consensus

So far, it's unanimous. All the magazines predict the Jackets to finish #3 in the ACC Coastal division behind Miami and VaTech.............

2006 Preseason Consensus

D-Rad - "Vote for Cupcakes"

Dan Radakovich is not only going to want more of everyone's money, he's also going to try and avoid a bunch of season opening games against teams like Auburn or Notre Dame.


Having opened up my post like that though, I'm not saying he's really that wrong. At the end of the year, we want wins. Playing a tough expanded ACC schedule means that games against the Notre Dame's of the world make it a tougher challenge. That has to be balanced against the exposure of playing on national tv against a top 5 program, win or lose.


Playing Notre Dame as an opener will be better for Georgia Tech than opening with Samford, win or lose. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.........


Unluck of the Irish | ajc.com

Young timing his leap | ajc.com

Nice article from the AJC on Thaddeus Young.......

Young timing his leap | ajc.com

The Good Word :: Issue No. 4, June 23, 2006

Get ready folks. Dan Radakovich wants to win at Georgia Tech. He wants to compete with the big boys. To do that we're going to need a bigger budget and more money. Don't be surprised when the hat is held out. There's a price to pay for success, and D-Rad is going to want us to pay that price. Not saying he's wrong or criticizing the approach at all. It's reality. At this point, I think he's basically setting the stage..... letting us "in" on the finances, the realities, etc, with strategic info to make his points.......


The Good Word :: Issue No. 4, June 23, 2006

Preseason Football Buzz :: Johnson is preseason magazine cover boy.

Ok folks. Beesball is over. It's time to start generating some buzz over the coming football season. Here's a good look at how the Jacket players have been recognized in some of the pre-season mags. I have had my usual opportunity to break everything down. It's certainly been an interesting spring / summer......


Preseason Football Buzz :: Johnson is preseason magazine cover boy.

Scout.com: Texas WR commits to Georgia Tech

Jackets get a new WR commit from Tyler Melton, from the state of Texas...........


Scout.com: Texas WR commits to Georgia Tech

Football Roster Updated

The roster has been updated with the frosh............


RamblinWreck.com :: Football :: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets :: Official Athletic Site

Hoops - Javaris / Thaddeus Stats from France

A look at Javaris Crittenton and Thaddeus Young's stats from the recent trip to France............. Lots of turnovers, but lots of assists and steals as well


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Beesball - Braves Sign Lee Hyde

Lee Hyde signs with ATL. Congrats!!!

Scout.com: First on The Braves Show: Braves ink Lee Hyde

YouTube - chris bosh mix

Nice video mix of Chris Bosh. The boy has grown in strength and explosiveness.........



YouTube - chris bosh mix

Hoops - Gani Lawal makes TeamUSA cut

Congrats to Gani Lawal who made the cut of final 16 young men that could represent team USA in the Under 18 National Team Trials. The roster will be cut to 12 later in the week.


In one session, Gani scored 19 points on 6-7 from the floor and 7-7 from the stripe, as well as grabbing 6 boards, blocking 4 shots and getting 2 steals (although he did have 4 turnovers). However, he was very active, particularly on the defensive end..... We'll see if he can make the final cut this week.

2006 Men's FIBA Americas U18 Championship


Lawal makes cut

Jackets eliminated from CWS

Wow. Evidently the Jackets were 45-0 when leading after 7 innings this season. That is, or was, until the college world series, where the Jackets twice dropped late leads. Now the stat reads 45-2. Now the Jackets will watch the rest from home. Ouch. Two of the most difficult losses to watch as a fan, and no easier for the players in the dugout.


All you can do is tip your cap to a team that was literally a walking wounded - a patchwork quilt of limbs and ligaments. Watching every other player round the bases or run down outfield flyballs was painful. Grimaces were the norm. But they held it together and worked their way to Omaha. Yes, it would have been a feelgood story to see them take home the crown, but it wasn't meant to be. Never-the-less, I tip my cap to the diamond Jackets. You did us proud, and proved once again that if you wear the Jacket uni, there is ALWAYS a very good chance of going to Omaha.......... and if you get there, you can break through.


Great season. Gritty season. Gutty season. Disappointing ending, but isn't it mostly disappointing for all but one?


Until next year.............. GO JACKETS!!!!!

Jackets eliminated from CWS | ajc.com