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FTRS Q&A Special: History Lesson
We asked reader Vespula, a basketball-obsessed Jacket since her days as a student in the 70s, to compare the current beesketball team to the ones of yore and give us some perspective. Bone up on your history, or you're doomed to repeat it.
A Dark Cloud Approaches: It's Finals Week at Tech
This week is going to be pretty quiet from my side of things.
FTRS Readers, We Need to Talk
Something has come to light in the last few weeks, and I feel it's time that we had a nice discussion about it.
Bobby Dodd Statue Unveiled
On Friday afternoon, a statue honoring Coach Bobby Dodd was unveiled outside of the stadium named for him. The story and pictures are here!
GameThread
2WELCOME BACK TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL! Thursday Night Games Opening Thread
The Yellow Jackets aren't playing tonight, but does that really mean you aren't watching college football?
Public Service Announcement
I wanted to inform you all that as of today..... I, LilBroey700, have reached a milestone in life. According to documents officially provided me by the government, I am, officially.... 21 Years Of...
Friday Music - Mumford & Sons
I know there are probably music fans who do not like Mumford & Sons (my wife among them), but this group is clearly one of the most popular folk rock bands ever. I was introduced to them by my...
Friday Music - The Allman Brothers Band
If you were ever a fan of Southern Rock, you have to like The Allman Brothers Band. After all, they invented the genre. This song is from what may be the best live album ever released, At...
Friday Music - Downloads
If you are a fan of Coldplay, you probably have a playlist with their music on your iPod or PC. Did you buy all that music from iTunes or CDBaby or Amazon MP3? How many songs came from CDs where...
Progressive Tailgate Locations as Campus gets Prettier
Where to tailgate at Tech?
Friday Music - Norah Jones
There may be better singers, but I think Norah Jones may be in a league of her own when it comes to versatility. She is a pop diva, but also has a jazz band with a really wonderful sound. Here...
Friday Music - The Boss (updated to add another video)
I was working at Bell Labs in the 70's and a colleague invited me to use one of his tickets to a concert at the Jersey Shore. I had never seen Bruce Springsteen live. Born to Run had jumped to...
Friday Music - Mavis Staples & Bonnie Raitt
Summer is here and our attention is often focused elsewhere. I am asking our readers to let me know if you want the Friday Music feature to continue until football news picks up again in August. ...
Atlanta's Red Bull Soapbox Derby Will Have A Georgia Tech Flair To It
A crew of Georgia Tech alums created a Tech Tower "T" to drive down 10th Street during the Red Bull Soapbox Derby this Saturday. Good luck and Go Jackets! HT: Georgia Tech Athletics Facebook...
Friday Music - Doc Watson
One of the most influential guitarists, Doc Watson died this week. He was an icon among musicians. He never had a hit record. None of his albums ever went gold. But he is widely imitated, even...
Friday Night Music - The Civil Wars
The Civil Wars played their first gig at Eddies Attic in Decatur. If they come back this year, they will probably play at the Fox Theater. In just over two years this group has gone from nowhere...
Friday Night Music - Bob Marley
Thirty-one years ago this week Bob Marley died of cancer. In spite of all that was written and reported, he did not die of a drug overdose. When you think of rock music, here was a totally new,...
Friday Night Music - Arcade Fire
I was watching videos of this band last week and thinking about why I like them so much. Finally the lights came on and I found an explanation that made sense. I first saw them at the Barack...
M stands for Monday, Morning, and Mustache: A New FTRS Feature
Our Mustache of the Week is a legendary NFL figure.
Not a good day for the DWAGS...
It's been a little too long without some hate. Welcome to the weekend.
Going Back To 1970: The Ramblin' Reck Travels To El Paso
The Ramblin Reck Traveled To El Paso For The Last Sun Bowl. We recollected with the Driver at the time.
Georgia Tech's Labor of Hercules: the Mini 500 Homecoming Event
Georgia Tech's Labor of Hercules: the Mini 500 Homecoming Event
What Happened At Tech Tower?! Did Someone Steal The T's?!
No, some student didn't figure out how to steal the "T" , rather it was a symbol from the administration to the Tech students that the practice of stealing T's around campus has crossed the line...
Georgia Tech Mascot Buzz Finally Comes Back To The Capital One Mascot Challenge
We're obviously a little behind on this but you should still vote. The best mascot in the world, Buzz, has been named a contender in the Capital One Mascot Challenge. The Mascot Challenge schedule...
Here Is A Picture Of Dean Dull And The Ramblin' Reck That We Know You Haven't Seen Before
Here Is A Picture Of Dean Dull And The Ramblin' Reck That We Know You Haven't Seen Before
