Roddy Jones leaving GT

[GTfansincebirth]

Roddy Jones is leaving GT to take job as a sideline reported for the ACC network. Wonder who will replace Roddy.

 

[GTfansincebirth]

Reporter

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

That sucks for us. But good for him. I hope he continues to succeed in everything he does.

 

[DC Bee]

It was great to have such a homer in the booth, just I suppose this is an opportunity he couldn't pass up if his goal is TV sports commentary.

 

[Techster]

Would not be surprised to see Sean Bedford take Roddy's spot. He was a sideline guy for our in-house broadcast.

Congrats to Roddy! Really polished guy in the booth, and a great representative for GT. Hope he goes on to do great things.

 

[awbuzz]

That sucks for us. But good for him. I hope he continues to succeed in everything he does.

This^^^ sums it up.

Congratulations to Roddy.

 

[Techster]

Here's the official announcement:

http://raycomsports.com/acc-network...tball-katie-witham-and-roddy-jones-join-team/

Roddy Jones begins his first year as sideline reporter after serving as analyst for Georgia Tech football radio broadcasts and working on ACC baseball broadcasts on ESPN3. He entered broadcasting after a distinguished career at Georgia Tech. As a running back for the Yellow Jackets, Jones was named to the Academic All-ACC team three times while earning both his undergraduate degree and MBA at Tech. He finished his career in the Top 15 in Tech history in rushing yards, and atop the record books in Yards Per Attempt (7.59) and Career Games Started (52). Jones also spent two years as a member of the Georgia Tech Baseball team.

 

[AE 87]

good for him, bad for us

 

[MidtownJacket]

Congrats to him, always glad to see GT men and women hitting new career highs! We will definitely miss him, but it is always nice to have a wider net of well spoken representatives in the media.

 

[Nook Su Kow]

Would not be surprised to see Sean Bedford take Roddy's spot. He was a sideline guy for our in-house broadcast.

Congrats to Roddy! Really polished guy in the booth, and a great representative for GT. Hope he goes on to do great things.

I agree and hope it's Bedford.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

good for him, bad for us

Is that an opinion or a fact I really can't tell?

 

[Ibeeballin]

Wouldn't be surprised if it is Bedford. Was also happy to hear Roddy fill in on 92.9 The Game w/ John Michaels. That was the most Tech coverage on there in their almost 3yr existence

 

[Yaller Jacket]

Is that an opinion or a fact I really can't tell?

This is it in about as few works as possible. I think Roddy has a career in sports broadcasting if that's something he wants. It was just a matter of time before someone else noticed how good he is.

 

[bass ackwards]

Short career with GT, but it will be remembered for many years because of the kick and the pick.

 

[AE 87]

Is that an opinion or a fact I really can't tell?

I'm not surprised.

 

[Dottie1145]

I hope we can get someone with that same fire in his belly for tech football. Bedford just seems kinda awkward IMO.

 

[Techster]

I hope we can get someone with that same fire in his belly for tech football. Bedford just seems kinda awkward IMO.

Have you seen Bedford's post when the NCAA tried to take away our ACC Championship in 2009? That's all you need to know about Bedford. Bedford's career is one of the best GT athlete stories I've had the pleasure of witnessing since I've been a GT fan.

 

[Buzztheirazz]

The yell he had after the pick was good enough for me. Good luck in your future endeavors roddy!

 

[dressedcheeseside]

I'm not surprised.

Your sarcasm meter turned off?

 

[Skeptic]

Here's the official announcement:

http://raycomsports.com/acc-network...tball-katie-witham-and-roddy-jones-join-team/

Roddy Jones begins his first year as sideline reporter after serving as analyst for Georgia Tech football radio broadcasts and working on ACC baseball broadcasts on ESPN3. He entered broadcasting after a distinguished career at Georgia Tech. As a running back for the Yellow Jackets, Jones was named to the Academic All-ACC team three times while earning both his undergraduate degree and MBA at Tech. He finished his career in the Top 15 in Tech history in rushing yards, and atop the record books in Yards Per Attempt (7.59) and Career Games Started (52). Jones also spent two years as a member of the Georgia Tech Baseball team.

As I recall that is a very distinguished family as well. Imagine the sibling rivalry between GT and the AF, and the parents, both of whom are very accomplished. Good for him, and it gives him an opportunity to show real reporting can be done from the sideline.