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Another bowl game, another loss for Georgia Tech. It is unfortunately an all too familiar story…this time it was to Ole Miss, 25 – 17 in Nashville, TN (Music City Bowl). Darn, another SEC victory over the ACC. They did manage a victory over USC last year, but this game makes for another poor showing for the Jackets in bowl appearances under Coach Paul Johnson. To be fair, they have played some tough competition, LSU and Iowa to name two. Ironically, they were an eight point favorite coming into this game today, and then managed to in fact lose the game by eight points. They had their chances, Ole Miss even helped them out a bit, two missed field goals and a missed PAT by the Rebels kept offering the chance for the Jackets to take the game. They even seized the momentum in the second half, trailing 23 – 7, following an interception of Bo Wallace the Jackets turned it into a quick TD with a beautiful 72 yard pass from Vad Lee to D. Waller. Still, the Jackets just could not move the ball consistently on offense (with the exception of their opening drive, several Ole Miss defensive starters sitting due to “disciplinary reasons”). Probably helped the Rebels that Dave Womack is their current defensive coordinator. He served in the same capacity for two years under Johnson at GT so he knows a lot about how to “stop the option”. Anyhow, really a shame to see Georgia Tech lose the bowl game and finish the year at 7-7. Player of the game was Ole Miss QB Bo Wallace with 255 yards passing, 91 yards rushing, and he was playing with an arm that is not fully recovered from surgery. OK…moving on…
Earlier today, Navy defeated Middle Tennessee State, 24 – 6 in the Armed Forces Bowl. This game got a wee bit contentious, a Navy player was even ejected on a questionable targeting call. Currently, Mack Brown is coaching Texas for the last time as they take on Marcus Mariota and the Quack Attack of Oregon in the Alamo Bowl. Score is 13-7 early in the 2nd quarter. Nice to see Oregon QB Mariota healthy, not wearing a brace on his left knee for the first time in quite a while. (Believe he had to wear it in the final five games of the regular season). Also, Oregon has the best uniforms hands down. Wonder if they will break out another one for the second half? Nope, same unis and same Ducks! Final score: Oregon 30 – Texas 7. Marcus Mariota named Player of the Game with 253 yards passing and 133 yards rushing!
Later tonight…10:15pm EST yet another bowl game…Arizona State vs. Texas Tech in San Diego (Holiday Bowl). We are just getting started folks so enjoy…more tomorrow and right on through til the “big one” on January 6, 2014, 1FSU vs. 2 Auburn! Update: Texas Tech takes it to 14 Arizona State, 37 – 23!
In tennis news, Roger Federer is in Australia a bit early this year. He will compete in the Brisbane International Tournament for the first time in his career. This will serve as his tune up for the Australian Open which gets underway January 12, 2014. He has added Stefan Edberg to his team and yes, he is currently using a new, larger Wilson racquet as he will attempt to add another Grand Slam title in 2014. I believe he can do it…#18! Of course as previously reported, he will also add to his family in 2014 as he and wife Mirka are expecting their third child (their twin daughters are four and will turn five in July of 2014).
Until later…
