The taste of victory is as sweet as the oranges in the Orange Bowl Trophy. What a game by the defense. Adrian Clayborn gets the MVP very deservingly. He was basically unblockable all game and wreaked havoc. When you try to stop Clayborn with a 250 lb offensive tackle or a running back, Clayborn is going to win every time.
Offensively, Stanzi looked like Stanzi. He played as good the I've seen him the first 3 drives before the pick-six. Then he went into more of his "game manager" mode and led the team to victory by making smart plays, timely completions, and good audibles. In front of him the offensive line was devastating. Georgia Tech's defender were getting pushed around the entire game, but especially in the second half when the game was on the line. The O-line was mixing thing up a lot and we saw some new formations out of KOK. It was working too, as both Wegher and Robinson had big whole to run through, and that's ultimately what sealed the deal in the end.
Oh man, so much more to talk about. The unsuccessful fake field goal!? Norm Parker's masterful plan. A great game by Moeaki to end his career. The nice contribution by all of the different receivers. And anything else I forgot about.
So look for more to come!
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Orange Bowl Predictions
Here are some last minute Predictions:
-The first offensive play for both teams will be a pass. (GT has passed 4 times on the 1st play this year).
-Georgia Tech will punt more than it kickoffs for the first time. (Closest was against Clemson. 6 punts-7 kickoffs).
-Iowa will average more yards per carry than Georgia Tech. (GT gives up 5.0 yards per carry).
-Iowa will return a fumbled pitch for a TD. (GT has 34 fumbles this year).
These are all predictions I made on Twitter earlier. Follow me @FightForIowa.
-The first offensive play for both teams will be a pass. (GT has passed 4 times on the 1st play this year).
-Georgia Tech will punt more than it kickoffs for the first time. (Closest was against Clemson. 6 punts-7 kickoffs).
-Iowa will average more yards per carry than Georgia Tech. (GT gives up 5.0 yards per carry).
-Iowa will return a fumbled pitch for a TD. (GT has 34 fumbles this year).
These are all predictions I made on Twitter earlier. Follow me @FightForIowa.
It's Game Day Already?
Despite the long layoff this game really sneaked up on me. I didn't finish reviewing Georgia Tech's season, or write any of my usual game week stuff. The whole New Year thing threw me off, and a game on Tuesday just doesn't seem like Iowa Football. Oh well.
But, I am glad the game is here and will try my best to keep up with all the hoopla following the game. Recruiting, NFL news, etc...
So without any analysis provided or any information of any kind, here is my prediction for tonight:
Iowa 24 - Georgia Tech 17
GO HAWKS!
But, I am glad the game is here and will try my best to keep up with all the hoopla following the game. Recruiting, NFL news, etc...
So without any analysis provided or any information of any kind, here is my prediction for tonight:
Iowa 24 - Georgia Tech 17
GO HAWKS!
Georgia Tech: Year in Review - Week 6
Georgia Tech at Florida State
Result: Win 49-44
Record: 5-1 (3-1)
Ranking: 19/20 (AP/Coaches)
YouTube: Highlights
ESPN360: Watch Game
Box:
Key Stats:
Like defense? Then skip watching this game. This game featured only 1 punt, over 1,000 yards of total offense, and 13 touchdowns. There were 4 scoring drives of 2 or fewer plays and 14 plays of 20 yards or longer. Really the only thing stopping the offenses from scoring every drive was the 5 turnovers.
Georgia Tech's run game was rolling all day. They only passed it 8 times. Tech ran for over 400 yards, which is like 3 games for the Hawkeyes. Nesbitt was really the start of this game. He ran the ball 27 times for 140 yards and 3 touchdowns. Anthony Allen also had a big game, though only touching the ball 4 times, he game 81 yards.
Defensively, Tech was exposed as they would be through the year. FSU's QB (Ponder) threw for 359 yards and 5 touchdowns in his best performance of the year. Ponder hit receivers on mid-range routes all day long. Tech also gave up 6 yards per carry and 180 rushing yards.
Result: Win 49-44
Record: 5-1 (3-1)
Ranking: 19/20 (AP/Coaches)
YouTube: Highlights
ESPN360: Watch Game
Box:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 49 |
| FSU | 14 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 44 |
Key Stats:
- Rushing: GT - 401 yards, FSU - 180
- Punts: GT - 0, FSU 1 for 46 yards
- 1st quarter: After giving up a field goal on the first drive, Miami's offense responds with a 36-yard pass followed by a 40-yard TD pass from Jacory Harris.
- 2nd quarter: Georgia Tech misses and 39 yard field goal, and Miami comes back and hits a 34-yarder to make the score 17-3.
- 3rd quarter: After GT scores a touchdown to put the game 10-24, Miami returns the kickoff 40 yards setting up score that puts the game away.
Like defense? Then skip watching this game. This game featured only 1 punt, over 1,000 yards of total offense, and 13 touchdowns. There were 4 scoring drives of 2 or fewer plays and 14 plays of 20 yards or longer. Really the only thing stopping the offenses from scoring every drive was the 5 turnovers.
Georgia Tech's run game was rolling all day. They only passed it 8 times. Tech ran for over 400 yards, which is like 3 games for the Hawkeyes. Nesbitt was really the start of this game. He ran the ball 27 times for 140 yards and 3 touchdowns. Anthony Allen also had a big game, though only touching the ball 4 times, he game 81 yards.
Defensively, Tech was exposed as they would be through the year. FSU's QB (Ponder) threw for 359 yards and 5 touchdowns in his best performance of the year. Ponder hit receivers on mid-range routes all day long. Tech also gave up 6 yards per carry and 180 rushing yards.
Georgia Tech: Year in Review - Week 5
Georgia Tech at Mississippi
Result: Win 42-31
Record: 4-1 (2-1)
Ranking:22/23 (AP/Coaches)
YouTube: Highlights
ESPN360: Watch Game
Box:
Key Stats:
Mississippi State's offense matched Georgia Tech's blow for blow. Total rushing: 213-209, Total Yards: 479-487. But the one thing that killed them was fumbles. Mississippi State's very first drive ended in a fumble and that was a pattern for the game. They lost a total of 4 fumbles. One was returned for a TD, another was at GT's 1 yard line, and another led to a TD on the next drive.
Georgia Tech's offense was rolling all game as well and took advantage of all the turnovers. They were 8-13 on 3rd down and Nesbitt was 11-14 passing (much more accurate than usual). Miss St did limit them to just 3.9 yards per carry, but that just led to longer drive and big pass plays.
Result: Win 42-31
Record: 4-1 (2-1)
Ranking:22/23 (AP/Coaches)
YouTube: Highlights
ESPN360: Watch Game
Box:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
| MSST | 7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 131 |
Key Stats:
- Turnovers: GT - 1, MSST - 5
- Yards per pass: GT 19.0, MSST - 9.3
- 1st quarter: After falling behind 0-14, Miss St returns a kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown to cut the deficit in half.
- 2nd quarter: Miss St forces a fumble as GT is about to score, but fumbles itself on the ensuing possession. GT takes the fumble back for a touchdown and goes up 28-14.
- 3rd quarter: With 1st and Goal from the 3, Miss St fumbles at the 1 and remains down 18.
Mississippi State's offense matched Georgia Tech's blow for blow. Total rushing: 213-209, Total Yards: 479-487. But the one thing that killed them was fumbles. Mississippi State's very first drive ended in a fumble and that was a pattern for the game. They lost a total of 4 fumbles. One was returned for a TD, another was at GT's 1 yard line, and another led to a TD on the next drive.
Georgia Tech's offense was rolling all game as well and took advantage of all the turnovers. They were 8-13 on 3rd down and Nesbitt was 11-14 passing (much more accurate than usual). Miss St did limit them to just 3.9 yards per carry, but that just led to longer drive and big pass plays.