Ken Sugiura
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Both Georgia Tech football coach Geoff Collins and athletic director Todd Stansbury were told this morning by president Angel Cabrera that they have been dismissed, according to a person familiar with the situation. Upheaval at Tech. Story to come.
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Georgia Tech 80, Florida State 75. ACC champions. Unreal.
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Story has been updated. Geoff Collins is out as head coach and Todd Stansbury's departure is likely. Crazy times.
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A GoFundMe account has been set up to help defray funeral costs for Bryce Gowdy's family. Hope you'll consider giving.
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Alabama executive deputy AD J Batt has been hired as Georgia Tech's new athletic director, the AJC has learned.
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Final: Georgia Tech 26, No. 24 Pitt 21. In interim coach Brent Key's debut, as 22-point underdogs, Jackets walk off field winners over FBS opponent for first time since October 2021.
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Not having to deal with this Maryland fiasco is the best $31.4 million the ACC has ever received.
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Hiring of Brent Key is done, I'm told reliably. An announcement could come later tonight.
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Moses Wright is ACC player of the year. He's the third in Georgia Tech history, following Mark Price and Dennis Scott. Jose Alvarado was fifth in voting. Quite an accomplishment.
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For those of you Georgia Tech fans who partake in schadenfreude …
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“We’re to the point now where we’re learning how to win.”
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Just like we all thought: Georgia Tech 21, No. 13 North Carolina 17.
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Closing up shop at Boddy Dodd for the last time in 2019. Thanks for sharing the season with me!
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Undrafted out of Georgia Tech, Jose Alvarado looks like he's going to make it in the NBA. Career-high 38 points against Denver today. What a story.
Jose Alvarado receives a standing ovation after his career night in the
@PelicansNBA
win!
🔥 38 PTS (12/19 FGM) *career-high*
🔥 8 3PM *career-high*
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Brent Key addresses McCamish Crowd in halftime address. Tells heckling UGA fans to go home.
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After the loss to Georgia, Jordan Mason gave away his gloves, signed autographs and took pictures with fans. Really likable young man who, he shared last week, is also a new dad to Merci Mason.
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Brent Key is in line to becoming Georgia Tech's next head coach, according to a person familiar with the situation. Confirming report from
@PeteThamel
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Brent Key makes emotional plea following tragic shooting deaths in Nashville. Key’s mother was a third-grade teacher. “Something’s got to chance.”
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Josh Pastner: "Anyone that knows me, man, I just love every win. If I could hug wins, I would hug ’em. Literally hug ’em. Like, a win’s not a physical thing, but if I could hug a win, I would hug ’em. That’s how I feel about winning."
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Brent Key has received a five-year contract. Terms not disclosed.
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David Curry, Jordan Mason, Jalen Camp and Tariq Carpenter all showed their character in answering questions from media with honesty and patience after an especially bad day. They have my thanks and respect.
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Attendance for Tech-UGA at SunTrust is 18,861, the largest attendance for a college baseball game this year. A good night for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, which is a beneficiary of proceeds.
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Jeff Sims on being first to team meetings and practice on Sunday: "My mom has always taught me to never let anything get in my head, so after the games, she says, 'Celebrate for that night and then the next day get back to work.' So that’s exactly what I did."
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Angel Cabrera said that the athletic department's $2.5 million scholarship drive (with match from Georgia Tech foundation) has been met, with Brent Key providing the final gift to reach the target.
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Mascot national champion - the inimitable Buzz.
Congratulations to the
#NCACollegeNationals
2023 MASCOT National Champion - BUZZ from Georgia Tech 🐝👏😂
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Change is impending at Georgia Tech
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Jose Alvarado has agreed to a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, per a source.
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Georgia Tech great Mark Teixeira will be one of the 4,030 students to graduate this weekend, though presumably the only one with five Gold Gloves and a World Series ring. On his successful effort to finish what he started in 1998. Congratulations to all!
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Former Georgia Tech running back Tashard Choice coming back to Tech as running backs coach. First (announced) hire for Geoff Collins.
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Georgia Tech has confirmed that it will permit 100% capacity for football games this fall, as well as on-campus tailgating, according to athletic department news release. On-campus tailgating also.
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Baylor coach Matt Rhule on Georgia Tech: "The success that they’ll have in three years will have been borne out of the strife of this season.”
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Georgia Tech's football team will join the Falcons and Atlanta United in retiring No. 44 for this season in honor of Hank Aaron. It has been worn by Quez Jackson, who will wear a different number this season.
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UVA has had to withdraw from the ACC Tournament because of a positive COVID-19 test. Georgia Tech will advance to the final game.
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Tech RB coach Tashard Choice, after praising his running backs for their effort and unselfishness and noting his pleasure with them: "But I tell them every day they're all sorry as hell."😂
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Georgia Tech rallies in second half to stun Florida State 16-13.
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Down five holes in US Amateur championship, Georgia Tech’s Tyler Strafaci rallies to win title on 36th and final hole. Tech has now won the past two US Amateurs. Remarkable, remarkable achievement.
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Josh Pastner believes that Georgia Tech has earned its spot in the NCAA tournament, fulfilling his vision to get Jackets into the tournament by year 5. “It’s exciting, it’s incredible, a joy, but it’s almost a relief. Like, you can breathe.”
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Georgia Tech WBB has earned first NCAA Tournament berth since 2014. Jackets are a No. 5 seed, will play No. 12 seed Stephen F. Austin, Southland Conference champs.
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Tech survives, 81-77 in overtime. first win over duke since January 2010, 13 consecutive defeats. Moses Wright 29 points, 14 rebounds. Bonkers senior night
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Geoff Collins has announced that Brent Key will be joining his staff as Iine coach, assistant head coach, run-game coordinator.
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Ahead of Georgia Tech's Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup with Wisconsin, a story about Tech assistant Julian Swartz. He suffered acute mental-health issues while a member of the Badgers' 2000 Final Four team and has come through the other side.
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I think Tennessee fans are hoping that the FBI has evidence that Butch Jones funneled money to basketball recruits.
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Georgia Tech has hired Michigan State cornerbacks coach and former Georgia Tech star Travares Tillman as defensive backs coach.
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Georgia tech beats Clemson in final game of season. Finished 11-9 in ACC play, first winning league record since 03-04.
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Georgia Tech has successfully appealed the NCAA sanctions imposed (scholarship reductions, limits on official visits) against the men's basketball team.
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I saw this photo and jumped down a rabbit hole to learn as much as I could about it, and what was happening in Atlanta and at Georgia Tech at the same time. It turns out quite a bit.
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Former Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson is on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time. A lot of strong candidates, but two FCS national titles at Georgia Southern, completely turning around Navy, taking Tech 1/2
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Six years ago, Georgia Tech commit Jaylend Ratliffe suffered a severe brain injury that ended his career. He was able to still attend Tech as Paul Johnson honored his scholarship offer. Ratliffe's life at Tech hasn't been easy, but it's almost complete.
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The look on Geoff Collins’ face as he announced the Brent Key hire at the end of his news conference. He’d just gotten word it was official.
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Brent Key's contract terms: five years, $15 million, starting at $2.8 million. Buyout reduces over time, down to 50% of remaining contract value in year 4. Perhaps most notably, $7.5M salary pool for assistants/staff, a 30% increase from this past season.
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Josh Pastner said he got 1,400 text messages of congratulations for winning the ACC. Asking for patience as he returns them.
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This is fantastic. Jose Alvarado lights it up at Madison Square Garden.
"I'm at the Garden, I won, and I'm doing the interview with y'all. And my people are right there... you can't make that up."
13 points, 4 steals, and 4 assists off the bench. What an incredible evening for Jose Alvarado 💛
@PelicansNBA
|
#WBD
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Jackets pull off 64-58 upset of No. 5 Louisville. Arguably biggest win of Josh Pastner's tenure.
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Jordan Usher: "Props to the fans. The fans bring it out of me. I want to say thanks to all the fans, all the alumni, people that were in there screaming and rocking in the gym. I love every time we can get a win in front of you guys and just show you guys some love."
@Callmeush
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Georgia Tech golfer Andy Ogletree has won the U.S. Amateur championship. He joins pretty good company among champions from Tech - Matt Kuchar and Bobby Jones.
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Jamious Griffin is coming out of the transfer portal and back to Georgia Tech.
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No. 8 seed Georgia Tech volleyball team sweeps No. 9 Ohio State in regional semifinals. Mariana Brambilla 18 kills, 18 digs. First time in Elite Eight since 2003. Jackets will play top seed Louisville (31-0) on Saturday for spot in Final Four.
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Georgia Tech into the Sweet16 for second time in team history with 73-56 win over No. 17 West Virginia.
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My 8-year-old daughter at breakfast: "Geoff Collins? Isn't he the guy who says, 'The way you do anything is the way you do everything?'" (I had apparently shared that pearl of wisdom with her.) Kids don't miss anything. Except wearing pajama tops to the pool (my 6-year-old son).
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Congratulations to Harrison Butker, who signed a five-year extension with the Chiefs worth a reported $20 million. Considering he got cut by the team that drafted him, a pretty stout accomplishment. Also, probably the greatest kicker ever from Twin Lakes Swim Club.
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KSU, Tech bands sharing the field. Amazing Grace and America the Beautiful. Goose bumps. Pretty arrangements.
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No. 18 Georgia Tech volleyball upsets No. 2 Pitt on the road, 3-2. Major milestone.
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Jose Alvarado: "We want to make the dance. We want to go dancing."
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From Calvin Johnson. Crazy that both were wide receivers at Georgia Tech in 2006.
A very sad day for
@GeorgiaTechFB
@NFL
DT you resonated with many. Prayers up for you and your family. 💔 RIP.
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Georgia Tech 96, North Carolina 83. A bit of a surprise from Chapel Hill. Jackets had lost last five there and 12 of last 13.
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Kyle Hosford, a Georgia Tech student who has been Buzz for six years (believed to be the longest tenure for the beloved mascot) has finally graduated. After eight years.
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Catching up with Paul Johnson a year after he stepped down at Georgia Tech. "I think the best part of it is just maybe seeing him more relaxed, and he looks better, he feels better."
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Wow. Walk-off home run by Kyle McCann wins it for Georgia Tech in bottom of 11th over No. 3 UCLA to start three-game series with Bruins.
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James Banks has withdrawn from the NBA draft and will return to Georgia Tech for his senior season.
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Geoff Collins said "that team that played tonight, they can play with anybody."
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Georgia Tech sent Georgia Southern's football team a poster bearing condolences after the death of freshman offensive lineman Jordan Wiggins. Geoff Collins' inscription: "Our football family is keeping yours in our thoughts and prayers."
Wow .... Thank you to
@CoachCollins
and
@GTFootball
for this!
It’s Bigger than Ball!
#FamilyOverEverything
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Josh Pastner: “we’re one of the 68 best teams in America. We deserve to be in the NCAA tournament, hands down.”
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I really enjoyed putting together this story about Juanyeh Thomas, who handled the many, many interviews at ACC Kickoff with a speech impediment.
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Jordan Usher is coming back for his second senior season. He joins Bubba Parham and leaving Jose Alvarado and Moses Wright still undecided. High marks for his method of communication.
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Russ Chandler Stadium has been named college baseball field of the year by the National Sports Turf Association. It's the third such honor Chris May and his staff have won. GTAA is fortunate to have him on staff.
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Best wishes to all Georgia Tech freshmen starting classes today. You've joined a community that includes some of the most diligent people I know. Hope to see you at Bobby Dodd at some point in the future. Wash your hands and wear your masks!
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Brent Key: "We have an opponent in this state that we will work 365 days a year to defeat."
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2021 4-star guard Dallan "Deebo" Coleman has committed to Georgia Tech and coach Josh Pastner. No. 49 prospect in the country (247Sports Composite). Joins guard Miles Kelly, ranked No. 112.
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Former Georgia Tech captain Patrick Gamble has accepted a defensive GA position at Louisiana Lafayette, according to a person familiar with the situation. Smart kid, hard worker, positive attitude.
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At ceremony honoring Demaryius Thomas. Thomas’ family, Peyton Manning and Morgan Burnett among guests.
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Clinton Lynch on his plans to celebrate becoming the first player in Tech history to achieve 1,000 yards rushing and receiving: "I'll probably go get some wings or something from JR Crickets."
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Georgia Tech pulls off 82-80 win over Notre Dame. Down 50-35 at the half. Irish had chance to win or tie with ball in last 7 seconds after Alvarado miss, didn't get shot off.
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I need to clarify and retract my earlier tweet about the Georgia Tech coaching search and will accept all grief directed my way. My understanding is that a deal is not in place. However, all signs point to Willie Fritz as Tech's next head coach.
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Despite starting only seven games, Georgia Tech freshman safety Clayton Powell-Lee received one vote for ACC rookie of the year and five votes for defensive rookie of the year (both out of 65). Smart, tough player whose play certainly merits the recognition.
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Two stories for your perusal:
Roddy Jones: “If Tech fans want to be serious about football, you’ve got to back it. They clamored for Geoff Collins to be gone, they want a great new coach. On Thursday night against Virginia, you’ve got to show up.”
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In talking about DE signee Emmanuel Johnson, son of UGA basketball great Katrina McClain, Collins mentioned that his mother went to a school "about 90 minutes from Atlanta."
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Georgia Tech volleyball wins National Invitational Volleyball Championship with sweep of South Dakota in Vermillion, S.D. Jackets finish the season winning 18 of their final 19 matches, giving Coyotes their lone home defeat of the season. Mariana Brambilla named tournament MVP.
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