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It was 17 – 17 at the half and then it just got ugly in the second half for the Jackets. They could not stop the explosive plays of the Miami offense and credit Hurricane QB Stephen Morris who was clearly playing on a gimpy ankle. They had numerous plays over 35 yards. On the flip side, not good decision making by Jacket QB Vad Lee in running the option. The turnovers were equal, 3 – 3, but GT did not capitalize on theirs, Miami made the Jackets pay dearly for the ones they gifted. Really a shame as a close game that GT looked to be in turned into a rout, Miami leading 45 – 23 with time running out. As a lifelong GT fan, I am disappointed and concerned. But, those announcers who are already questioning is Vad Lee the right QB going forward? Really? He is clearly a much better passer than the young talented freshmen Justin Thomas. I am sure Thomas is a superb talent but Lee has spent two years trying to learn this option attack which he did not run in high school. One does not hit the panic button in situations like this. It is a painful loss, a disappointing performance, but a game I did not really expect GT to win. I thought we got the VT victory (which we tragically did not) and I had this game as a loss. Anyhow, it is ugly and not fun to see if you are a fan of the yellow and gold. And to think GT led this game early, 17 – 7…oh my! GT gets meaningless late score so final score, Miami 45 – GT 30.
Elsewhere, UGA leads Tennessee 24 – 17…perhaps a letdown after the big victory over LSU last week. Update: UGA 24 – Tennessee 24! Still time to go in that one (9 minutes in the 4th). Early on, Colorado leads 2 Oregon, 10 – 8…WHAT? I think the Quack Attack will right itself! (And they do, 43 – 16 at the half!) 3 Clemson continues to roll over Syracuse, 42 – 14 and is there an upset brewing in the Big 12? Kansas State leads 21 Oklahoma State, 27 – 23..game not over yet. Final: Oklahoma State 33 – KSU 29.
1Alabama and 7 Louisville both win easy. 3 Clemson finishes off Syracuse 49 – 14. And hold the line…Tennessee up 31 – 24 over 6 UGA with 2 minutes left…wait for it…31-31 going to OT (Dawgs without both Gurley and Marshall, knee injury). Dawgs win in OT 34 – 31..Vols RB lost control of ball trying to extend for the endzone and ruled a touchback. UGA makes no yards in their possession but kick a field goal to save their season. Good teams are lucky…it is just a fact folks!
Isn’t college football great…never know what will happen from one week to the next!
In tennis news, Rafael Nadal will face Novak Djokovic in the final of the China Open. Regardless of the outcome, Nadal will ascend to the #1 ranking in the new ATP rankings this coming Monday. Rafa will be #1 in the world for the first time in two years. Congrats to Rafa. Also, my guy, Mr. Federer, has arrived in Shanghai where he will compete next week in the Masters 1000 event along with both Nadal and Djokovic. I am so hoping Roger can have a good finish to this year and head into next year with momentum. I want Roger to win another Slam and go out on his own terms…he deserves that and so do we!
Watch out for that 5Stanford vs. 15 Washington game late tonight!
Over and out for now!
P.S. Why not check out my book Surviving “Paradise”. It is guaranteed for a good laugh, and laughter is good for the soul. GT fans need a diversion right now…maybe for this season? I hope it is not that dismal!
