Tech at 200-1 to win it all has value

I just hammered these for the max (500 each) on bet us:

 

Gt to win the coastal division, 8.75 to 1

GT to win the ACC, 20 to 1

My boys hammer the Jackets again this year...Looks like another blowout especially now that "No Catch Johnson" is gone...There goes the season...

athlon has us at 14 preseason.

 

and if you think calvin was good, imagine how good he would have been had we not had the shittiest 4 year qb in college football history

 

And that kinda takes us back to the fact that Gailey is a dumb shit, and will never win shit.

It seems to me that the offensive and defensive lines are clearly the most important parts of any team. Without being solid upfront there is simply no way a team is going to move the ball or stop anybody. As much as we hear this, it still seems to go overlooked by many. From my perspective, a team could be utterly average everywhere else (at least on offense) but with a truly dominant front five they could still put together a 10+ win season in most conferences (assuming they could play a little defense.) With that said, who has the top 5 offensive and defensive lines in the country going into the fall?  - TheHiddenImam, Oakland, CA

A: We’ll get into this far more in-depth in a few weeks when we release all our preview stuff, but my choice for the five best offensive lines going into the year are: 1) Oklahoma, 2) USC, 3) Georgia Tech, 4) Michigan, 5) Texas A&M. My five defensive lines are: 1) LSU, 2) Miami, 3) USC, 4) Georgia Tech, 5) Iowa

https://cfn.scout.com/2/651851.html

 

10. Georgia Tech 
- Georgia Tech | Offense Preview | Defense | Depth Chart
Why Georgia Tech should be No. 1: Had Calvin Johnson foolishly decided to come back for his senior year, Georgia Tech probably would've been our sleeper choice to play USC for the national title. There might not be a better set of lines in the country, and everything will revolve around them. RB Tashard Choice is an elite runner who'll have plenty of room to run, while QB Taylor Bennett will be an upgrade over Reggie Ball. Just about everyone returns to a stellar defense, led by LB Philip Wheeler, and a top-notch safety tandem of Jamal Lewis and Djay Jones.
Why Georgia Tech isn't No. 1: James Johnson might be a nice receiver, but he's not Calvin Johnson. Losing CJ will hurt the most, but losing offensive coordinator Patrick Nix to Miami will also sting. The depth is thin at linebacker and the corners aren't necessarily special. Tech's biggest problem has always been game-in-and-game-out consistency, and this year won't be any different. You know the total clunker is coming, you just don't know when (possibly at Maryland).
Relative Strengths: Offensive Line, Defensive Line
Relative Weaknesses: Wide Receiver, Secondary

Va Tech will be ready for a piece of GT after last year, you can bank on it. At least they have it sandwiched between Army and Duke.

Ga Tech possible lost: @ ND (but Ga Tech might pull out a close win), Boston College, Clemson. 

 

Most likely will lose: @ Miami Fl, VT, Georgia.  Ga Tech seeing an 8-4 or 9-3 record at best. 

 

Good luck to ya!

we also have the best punter in the country according to CFN. i'm telling you all...

oh snap,

 

I thought this guy is smokin da tweed because I was thinking Texas Tech. 

 

But yeah I think there is value as long as reggie ball is gone now.

from www.football.com:

 

2) GEORGIA TECH (300-1) - Despite winning the Coastal Division, the Yellow Jackets lost their final three games of the season to finish a disappointing 9-5.

Strengths - Georgia Tech returns 80% of its lettermen and gains a significant upgrade at QB with Taylor Bennett replacing Reggie Ball. The Jackets defense has picked off more passes than TDs allowed for two straight seasons, one of only 14 teams in the country to accomplish that feat.

Weaknesses - Losing Calvin Johnson will definitely hurt the passing game despite the expected emergence of redshirt freshman Demaryius Thomas.

Bottom line - Even though it's highly doubtful the Jackets can win the National Championship, they are the top value play in the country at 300-1. Look for a 9-3 record, 6-2 in the ACC, and an extremely solid team to wager on each and every week.

 

3. Georgia Tech's passing game will be better without Calvin Johnson
The Yellow Jackets won't be able to replace Johnson, an All-American receiver and the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. New Yellow Jackets offensive coordinator John Bond described Johnson as "arguably the best receiver to ever play" college football.

But with junior quarterback Taylor Bennett replacing much-maligned Reggie Ball under center, the Yellow Jackets should be more consistent and balanced on offense. Bennett is at least 4 inches (possibly closer to 6 inches) taller than Ball, so the new quarterback can see over the line of scrimmage. Bennett's height will open up the middle of the field, which was seemingly off-limits in the past. The Yellow Jackets were often forced to roll out Ball so he could see downfield.

While Georgia Tech doesn't have a receiver with Johnson's athleticism or explosiveness, there are quite a few options. Junior James Johnson caught 39 passes for 608 yards and two touchdowns last season. Sophomore Greg Smith had seven catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns in a limited role in 2006.

But the player to watch is redshirt freshman Demaryius Thomas, who is capable of replacing a large portion of Johnson's production. Thomas has great size (6-foot-3, 220) and speed and has shown dependable hands and route running. He was so good in the spring that Yellow Jackets coach Chan Gailey tried to temper expectations by talking about his team's other receivers.

With tailback Tashard Choice and underrated fullback Mike Cox returning, the Yellow Jackets might be even more explosive this season.

The Best Blitzing Linebacker

No defensive coordinator causes more headaches for an opposing quarterback than Georgia Tech's Jon Tenuta, who loves to attack with his myriad of blitz packages. Tenuta has groomed more than his share of standout linebackers. He's got another gem in senior middle linebacker Philip Wheeler.