Great SI Article

[Sean311]

http://www.si.com/college-football/2014/10/09/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets-justin-thomas

Very good read and interesting insight.

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

Thanks for sharing. Never knew that bit about the ball being live till returned to a manager....love it!

 

[B Lifsey]

Need to petition NCAA to make that rule for games...ball is live until given to the ref. And, if the ref drops the ball, he does 10 push-ups under Days' direct supervision.

 

[ibeattetris]

Man Smelter is flying in that picture.

 

[dubjacket]

Whatever it takes to hold onto the ball! Great article

 

[Big Philly]

Wow, I forgot that Justin only has one interception and it was on a bizarre play at that. Big props to Smoov. He should know he's gotten away with a couple though, there was a pass in the Georgia Southern game that was not a good decision and could have been returned for a pick-six if the linebacker was two inches taller and the play before Smelter's game-tying TD in the VT game was... scary.

 

[MidtownJacket]

Awesome:
It’s a clutch philosophy embedded deeply into the program. Senior running back Zach Laskey recalled one of his teammates citing a credo early in their careers that he found both a bit morbid and hilarious: “Better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football."

The quote is attributed to a former Georgia Tech coach who won 102 games while leading the program from 1904-1919, a fellow named John Heisman. “We take that to heart,” Laskey said. “It’s been something that’s been drilled into our heads. If I ever have a fumble in practice, I immediately punish myself and go back and do push-ups until the next play starts.”

 

[John]

Thanks for the link. Enjoyed reading it.

I guess the writer is mishearing "Smoov" for "Smooth" right? Huge difference.

 

[TechnicalPossum]

I’m going to put you guys on my back and we’re going to do this. None of the Yellow Jackets flinched.

That is why JT is a leader and not just a QB.

 

[thwgjacket]

I'll just have to drink early Saturday to wash away the SI jinx. (Throws salt over shoulder while hopping on one leg) It would be cool to hear the Stadium say "Smooth" every time JT carries the ball.

 

[AE 87]

Smooov !!!

 

[OldJacketFan]

Nice to see SI give the team some love. They've always been one of the naysayers when it came to the Jackets.

 

[jeffgt14]

Nice to see SI give the team some love. They've always been one of the naysayers when it came to the Jackets.

This is what 5-0 does. Don't look now but if we keep winning we could get Game day coming later this year.

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

We won't get gameday unless we and Clemson both win out up to our meeting. Even then may be a long shot.

 

[jeffgt14]

We won't get gameday unless we and Clemson both win out up to our meeting. Even then may be a long shot.

I'm thinking there may be a shot with UVA as well if they keep winning. Both teams would be undefeated in ACC play.

 

[Bennett]

I'm thinking there may be a shot with UVA as well if they keep winning. Both teams would be undefeated in ACC play.

Keep dreaming man. That ain't gonna happen. I'm sure there is a Vandy Kentucky game that there more interested in that weekend

 

[Animal02]

I'll just have to drink early Saturday to wash away the SI jinx. (Throws salt over shoulder while hopping on one leg) It would be cool to hear the Stadium say "Smooth" every time JT carries the ball.

Relax.....the SI jinx is only if you appear on the cover

 

[Animal02]

We won't get gameday unless we and Clemson both win out up to our meeting. Even then may be a long shot.

Other possible big games that day.....Auburn/UGAG, MSU/Bama, Missu/Texas AM

 

[Minawreck]

We won't get gameday unless we and Clemson both win out up to our meeting. Even then may be a long shot.

we will get Gameday in Charlotte when a playoff berth is on the line. It won't be on campus, but it will still count.

SEC Championship will not have the implications the ACC Championship will that day with undefeated GT and 1-loss (to ND) FSU taking each other on.

 

[Oldgoldandwhite]

Other possible big games that day.....Auburn/UGAG, MSU/Bama, Missu/Texas AM

Haven't they already been to one of each in that scenario?