Yesterday was a special day on The Flats: Heroes' Day, honoring those who gave their lives on 9/11.
American flag unfurled during national anthem across south end zone for Heroes Day #TogetherWeSwarm pic.twitter.com/9kGnZ6ZSzd
— Georgia Tech Sports (@GTAthletics) September 12, 2015
A special thank you to the US Military, veterans and ROTC that held the flag on the field today. #TogetherWeSwarm #TULNvsGT
— Georgia Tech Sports (@GTAthletics) September 12, 2015
Great to have Bronze Star recipient Lt. Charles Douglas at the Heroes Day game today. #TogetherWeSwam #TULNvsGT pic.twitter.com/TABaZ6fZL1
— Georgia Tech Sports (@GTAthletics) September 12, 2015
WE OUT HERE https://t.co/Ynn6VP1xYD
— Robert Bailey (@LordPennyIV) September 12, 2015
TOE MEETS LEATHER!!! #TogetherWeSwarm #TULNvsGT
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
And it didn't take long for Jackets to get on the board...
.@Qua_Searcy82 keeps his balance for a 14-yd TD run down the left sideline on 3rd and goal!! GT up 7-0 #TULNvsGT #TogetherWeSwarm
— GTSwarm.com (@GT_Swarm) September 12, 2015
Tech has opened each of its two games this season with 13-yard TD runs -- Thomas vs. Alcorn and Searcy vs. Tulane. #TULNvsGT
— Mike DeGeorge (@MikeDeGeorge) September 12, 2015
The Defense and Special Teams were making plays early, as well!
Great return by Jamal Golden! @Heartbreak_4G_
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
Great pressure from the edge forces another Tulane punt #TULNvsGT #TogetherWeSwarm @Heartbreak_4G_ won't touch this one
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
is this what defense feels like
— Carter (@MagnaCarterLive) September 12, 2015
For Chris Milton, that's his 6th career blocked kick (4th career blocked punt). He blocked 3 punts in 2013, and PAT & FG in 2014. #TULNvsGT
— Mike DeGeorge (@MikeDeGeorge) September 12, 2015
Unlike the game against Alcorn State, it took a little bit longer for the Jackets to start the onslaught in this one.
7-0 at the end of the first quarter #TogetherWeSwarm #TULNvsGT
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
Marcus Marshall is hurting his rushing average with these pedestrian 5 yard runs.
— Yellow Jacked Up (@YellowJackedUp) September 12, 2015
But a stout defensive effort from the Jackets helped the Georgia Tech offense wear down the Green Wave defense.
The @GeorgiaTechFB defense with another 3rd down stop. That's 0 for 4 on 3rd for the #Tulane offense #TULNvsGT
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
TOUCHDOWN PATRICK SKOV from 6 yards up the middle! Jackets lead 14-0 early in 2nd quarter. #TogetherWeSwarm #TULNvsGT pic.twitter.com/VD6unNpOsD
— GeorgiaTech Football (@GeorgiaTechFB) September 12, 2015
Sacked by KeShun Freeman!! Another third down for the Jacket defense @kj_real_me
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
Justin Thomas is already the best Smoov in ATL sports history.
— Yellow Jacked Up (@YellowJackedUp) September 12, 2015
The Green Wave did find some life in the second quarter:
Tulane finds the end zone on a long play to pull within 14 #TULNvsGT
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
But their fans still weren't feeling great about the outcome.
Time to start drinking.
— Fear the Wave (@FearTheWaveBlog) September 12, 2015
TOUCHDOWN QUA SEARCY on 17-yard strike from Thomas! Jackets lead 28-7 w/1:01 left in half. #TogetherWeSwarm #TULNvsGT pic.twitter.com/ENjQ2tPmlC
— GeorgiaTech Football (@GeorgiaTechFB) September 12, 2015
Searcy has now rushed for a TD & caught a TD pass vs. Tulane. He's the 1st to do both in a game since Synjyn Days vs. UVA in 2014 #TULNvsGT
— Brittany McCormick (@britt_mccormick) September 12, 2015
Very cool scene at halftime. Lots of bands at #tulnvsgt pic.twitter.com/Iv3Zt6tyhs
— Kelly Quinlan (@Kelly_Quinlan) September 12, 2015
The offense just kept making plays in the second half:
YOU CAN TELL EVERYBODY https://t.co/Qzl73KtlTv
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
30-yd TD strike from @smooov to @iAmMWSjr puts the Jackets up 44-7 midway thru the 3rd quarter #TULNvsGT #TogetherWeSwarm
— GTSwarm.com (@GT_Swarm) September 12, 2015
Matthew Jordan steps in and will play QB, one week removed from playing A-Back.
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
Matthew Jordan is really, really good at running the ball.
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
Marcus Allen rumbles through several Tulane defenders for a touchdown!
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
#GaTech has scored 9 touchdowns today. They’ve been scored by 8 unique players. Qua Searcy the only guy with 2.
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
No, yeah, pretty much this. https://t.co/XTxBJ6Eys4
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
So did the defense!
DJ WHITE DOING DJ WHITE THINGS AM I RIGHT @HMason14
— Joey Weaver (@FTRSLilBroey) September 12, 2015
Victor Alexander with an excellent stop for the #GaTech defense on first down.
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
Tulane fumbles a handoff and true freshman Anree Saint-Amour is there to make them pay for it!
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
"Who’s got the better moves — you, or Justin Thomas?" "Justin Thomas, without a doubt." — Joe Hamilton
— Joey Weaver (@FTRSLilBroey) September 12, 2015
#GaTech Drive Summary: TD Fumble TD TD Punt TD Halftime TD TD TD TD TD End of Game 13 drives, 9 TD, 1 TO, 1 Punt
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 12, 2015
Any better way to celebrate a victory? #TogetherWeSwarm pic.twitter.com/3IPqk6APUI
— Georgia Tech Sports (@GTAthletics) September 12, 2015
Relive some of the best moments of the game with this highlight video!
VIDEO: Highlights of #GaTech's huge 65-10 win over Tulane http://t.co/44hspZNEYl pic.twitter.com/4aETr4AuiB
— From the Rumble Seat (@FTRSBlog) September 13, 2015
UP NEXT
Since the 2013 season, Georgia Tech teams have averaged 48 points per game versus non-annual opponents. Next game vs. non-annual Notre Dame.
— Cade (@FTRSCade) September 12, 2015
South Bend, here we come.