🏈 Georgia or GT, pick one.

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Two teams from a state over, both very well represented in 'Bama's history and lore.

Georgia Tech would be the premiere team of influence in regards to Alabama's rise and was one of 'Bama's most dreaded and looked forward to opponents.

Then again, I really like Georgia. Although their history with us, in my eyes, is not nearly as storied as GT's is, they have always been a wonderful team to play. Their fans are great, I like their colors and their mascot, their women are just as good as ours, etc...

All in all, I am going to have to go with GT being my favorite.

Give some reasons of your own to tell us which team you favor out of the two.

 

[Argo]

Georgia Tech has always been a school that I liked. I think it's because they are one of my first memories of college football. I guess in the '80's it was because of regional coverage, but it seemed like Georgia Tech played every saturday morning after Merry Melodies went off.

Kinda gay thinking back, but hey, I was 6.

 

[porkchop]

I prefer the Ramblin' Wreck, myself. I don't know why, but I've always kind of liked them. Then when they hired Paul Johnson, I was even more of a fan. I like Johnson's offensive philosophy (I might be in the minority) of option, and running the ball to control the clock. UGA has had some success under Richt, but I hate their style of play. Especially offensively. Their passing attack is the epitomy of soft and flashy, without substance IMHO. UGA's entire passing attack is predicated on the fade pattern.

I've never seen a team line up on the 3 in a first and goal situation and throw 3 consecutive fade patterns to try and score a touchdown nearly as often as UGA does. It's a regular part of that offense, and IMHO, is like admitting that your kids are soft and can be pushed around. I just really dislike their philosophy.

 

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Don't worry about it, Argo. Merry Melodies factors into many decisions concerning football for lot's of people.:lol:

Seriously, that is great. So many subconscious things are probably involved with who we think of as our favorites also. For instance, I liked the Dallas Cowboys when I was a kid because I liked cowboys.

 

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I prefer the Ramblin' Wreck, myself. I don't know why, but I've always kind of liked them. Then when they hired Paul Johnson, I was even more of a fan. I like Johnson's offensive philosophy (I might be in the minority) of option, and running the ball to control the clock. UGA has had some success under Richt, but I hate their style of play. Especially offensively. Their passing attack is the epitomy of soft and flashy, without substance IMHO. UGA's entire passing attack is predicated on the fade pattern.

I've never seen a team line up on the 3 in a first and goal situation and throw 3 consecutive fade patterns to try and score a touchdown nearly as often as UGA does. It's a regular part of that offense, and IMHO, is like admitting that your kids are soft and can be pushed around. I just really dislike their philosophy.

You hit it on the head, Porkchop. There is always some little something about Georgia that annoys me, much as it does yourself.

I can't stand the damn woofing at opposing fans; that crap is just stupid.

More in line with what you were discussing, I don't like the recent reputation Mark Richt has been trying to create for his team. If they need motivating, he should use the millions of dollars a year he makes to find a way to motivate them. Okay, I am not talking about paying the players with the millions either. LOL.

Do it on the practice field and on the sideline, don't do the motivating on the field of play. Georgia fans will tell you that Richt can't motivate his team. He needs to hire a motivator?

 

[reger60]

Georgia, because they are a member of the greatest conference in the country.

 

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Georgia, because they are a member of the greatest conference in the country.

GT tried to get back in and it was killed off.

 

[TidePride50]

I prefer the Ramblin' Wreck, myself. I don't know why, but I've always kind of liked them. Then when they hired Paul Johnson, I was even more of a fan. I like Johnson's offensive philosophy (I might be in the minority) of option, and running the ball to control the clock. UGA has had some success under Richt, but I hate their style of play. Especially offensively. Their passing attack is the epitomy of soft and flashy, without substance IMHO. UGA's entire passing attack is predicated on the fade pattern.

I've never seen a team line up on the 3 in a first and goal situation and throw 3 consecutive fade patterns to try and score a touchdown nearly as often as UGA does. It's a regular part of that offense, and IMHO, is like admitting that your kids are soft and can be pushed around. I just really dislike their philosophy.

That maybe their goalline passing philosophy. I personally like Richt's offensive philosophy. They believe in a strong running game that sets up playaction and they will screen you to death until you stop it. I prefer it over the current fade of the various spread offenses. It's not too far away from our current offensive philosophy imo.

Back to the original topic...I like them both. I'd rather have to play Georgia right now. I don't want any part of having to stop that option offense of Paul Johnson.

 

[rolltide1969]

I like them both about the same. I guess I would rather see Bama beat the snot out of Georgia than GT so I guess that means I like GT better. LOL

 

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I like them both about the same. I guess I would rather see Bama beat the snot out of Georgia than GT so I guess that means I like GT better. LOL

Or that you just don't care one way or the other about GT. That could be it for lots of folks.

 

[bamadezz]

Being here in Georgia, I'll say GT. Their fans are far more tolerable then UGA's.

 

[porkchop]

That maybe their goalline passing philosophy. I personally like Richt's offensive philosophy. They believe in a strong running game that sets up playaction and they will screen you to death until you stop it. I prefer it over the current fade of the various spread offenses. It's not too far away from our current offensive philosophy imo.

Back to the original topic...I like them both. I'd rather have to play Georgia right now. I don't want any part of having to stop that option offense of Paul Johnson.

That may be their goal line passing philosophy? LOL!

You just said they believe in a strong running game. Which is it? Strong rushing attack, or passive, fade, passing attack?

No offense intended, but from what I've seen, UGA likes to run the ball when they think they can, which is to mean, they like to run it between the 30's. Once UGA get's in the red zone they get ultra-finesse. They tend to run a timing, SOFT, offense near the end zones. Fades are fine once, twice, or maybe three times a game, but no matter how tall or talented your receivers are, when you keep running it, people tend to figure out and defend it.

UGA's offense is all about timing patterns. That's all fine and good, but you can't rely and win consistantly in big games relying on timing patterns being run by 6'2, stick receivers. Sure, it works against Vandy, but....

 

[jocephus8179]

I like them both about the same. I guess I would rather see Bama beat the snot out of Georgia than GT so I guess that means I like GT better. LOL

You took those exact words right out of my mouth.

 

[Tider27]

I don't have a problem with either of them, but I sure enjoyed beating down Georgia last season after that 07' OT loss.

Are we assuming that Georgia was the bulldogs in the fight song? I think we discussed this before but I forget if it was Miss St or Georgia?

 

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I don't have a problem with either of them, but I sure enjoyed beating down Georgia last season after that 07' OT loss.

Are we assuming that Georgia was the bulldogs in the fight song? I think we discussed this before but I forget if it was Miss St or Georgia?

Yellow Jackets are also mentioned but, you are correct. Georgia is mentioned before GT.

Yea, Alabama! Drown 'em Tide!
Every 'Bama man's behind you;
Hit your stride!
Go teach the Bulldogs to behave,
Send the Yellow Jackets to a watery grave!

 

[252BAMA]

Being here in Georgia, I'll say GT. Their fans are far more tolerable then UGA's.

What he said. Plus. It really irked me for the 43 years (1965-Mich to 2008-ASU) that they would not go on the road. Now they have 2 BCS games per year scheduled through 2016. Guess I'll have to find something else to be irratated at them. It will not be difficult to do so.

 

[TerryP]

What he said. Plus. It really irked me for the 43 years (1965-Mich to 2008-ASU) that they would not go on the road. Now they have 2 BCS games per year scheduled through 2016. Guess I'll have to find something else to be irratated at them. It will not be difficult to do so.

While it isn't close to traveling to ASU or OSU, their series with ACC member Clemson has provided an interesting fan rivalry.

 

[TidePride50]

That may be their goal line passing philosophy? LOL!

You just said they believe in a strong running game. Which is it? Strong rushing attack, or passive, fade, passing attack?

No offense intended, but from what I've seen, UGA likes to run the ball when they think they can, which is to mean, they like to run it between the 30's. Once UGA get's in the red zone they get ultra-finesse. They tend to run a timing, SOFT, offense near the end zones. Fades are fine once, twice, or maybe three times a game, but no matter how tall or talented your receivers are, when you keep running it, people tend to figure out and defend it.

UGA's offense is all about timing patterns. That's all fine and good, but you can't rely and win consistantly in big games relying on timing patterns being run by 6'2, stick receivers. Sure, it works against Vandy, but....

Maybe I phrased it wrong, what I meant by goalline philosopy was that's what they like to do on the goalline. Everyone has certain plays for inside the 20, 10, 5, etc. they like to use, the fade may just be their favorite. I base my opinions about their offensive philosophy not only from watching Richt at Georgia and FSU, but also off of hearing Richt and Bobo speak at several clinics about their philosophy the last few years. Most recently Bobo on PA passing. I have know idea why they decide to get soft inside the 10. Maybe Richt and Bobo are suffering from the same redzone infection that Shula and Radar suffered from.:lol: Now, we'll have to agree to disagree about the fade pattern though. IMO, if you have a QB they can throw the fade correctly and reciever that'll go get it, it'll be successful the majority of the time. The problem is most QBs are not consistant enough to make it work.

 

[porkchop]

50 are you trying to imply that Shula had a problem calling plays? :no-no: Now I must call you a barner! :lol:

I know what you mean about the fade, but I still have to go back to my argument that when you rely that much on finesse and timing, your offense is going to run into trouble against better teams. Sure, you can dictate how the defense will line up and take advantage of them for a while, but when opposing teams start realizing you're a one-trick pony they will adjust and disrupt the pattern. That's especially true with defenses that pressure opposing teams close to the end zone. Bring those corners up and press and you essentially kill the fade pattern because it's a timing pattern. When the WR can't get off the press to get to the corner, and the QB basically launches the pass regardless (because it's a timing pattern) it becomes a risky proposition.

Anyway, I get what you're saying 50, and appreciate the input.

 

[252BAMA]

While it isn't close to traveling to ASU or OSU, their series with ACC member Clemson has provided an interesting fan rivalry.

I should have further qualified my remark by saying on the road outside of the South. They also played South Carolina away during that tme before SC joined the SEC.