From The Rumble Seat - Joey's Bet with Marc RyanDrinkin' whiskey clear since 2008.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52811/From_The_Rumble_Seat_Minimal.0..png2013-07-01T20:40:57-04:00http://www.fromtherumbleseat.com/rss/stream/42489292013-07-01T20:40:57-04:002013-07-01T20:40:57-04:00The Bet is ON
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<p>I'll use Twitter to catch you up to speed on the events of today...</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23gatech&src=hash">#gatech</a> Football: Educating the Uneducated, Namely <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcRyanOnAir">@MarcRyanOnAir</a> <a href="http://t.co/gpzm57gK3k">http://t.co/gpzm57gK3k</a></p>
— Joey Weaver (@FTRSLilBroey) <a href="https://twitter.com/FTRSLilBroey/statuses/351701787570475009">July 1, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/FTRSLilBroey">@FTRSLilBroey</a> fair article. Quoted accurately. I'd dispute the fact that a mere two game diff. of opinion in GT wins (6vs8) makes me a moron</p>
— Marc Ryan (@MarcRyanOnAir) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcRyanOnAir/statuses/351715573291421697">July 1, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/MarcRyanOnAir">@MarcRyanOnAir</a> 2 games are the difference between a bowl team and a non-bowl team, and between stagnation and improvement.</p>
— Joey Weaver (@FTRSLilBroey) <a href="https://twitter.com/FTRSLilBroey/statuses/351716183453597697">July 1, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/FTRSLilBroey">@FTRSLilBroey</a> ahh yes.I see your point..only one win vs. FCS counts toward bowl eligibility. 7=possible-gist of topic was supporting option</p>
— Marc Ryan (@MarcRyanOnAir) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcRyanOnAir/statuses/351717772381794306">July 1, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/FTRSLilBroey">@FTRSLilBroey</a> want to join us on air to discuss your article at 4:40?</p>
— Marc Ryan (@MarcRyanOnAir) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcRyanOnAir/statuses/351766682030706689">July 1, 2013</a>
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<p>Things went from there. I called in and spoke with Marc (filling in for Carl Dukes alongside Kordell Stewart and Rachel Baribeau), telling him about why I feel like he was so wrong in his original comments and discussing the team with the crew. The call ended in Marc and I making a bet on the fortunes of the Georgia Tech and Florida football teams this fall. The bet is as follows...</p>
<p><b><i>If Georgia Tech's win total, plus 2.5, is greater than that of Florida at the end of the regular season, I win. If Georgia Tech's win total, plus 2.5, is less than that of Florida at the end of the regular season, Marc wins. For example, if Tech goes 9-3 and Florida goes 11-1, I win. If Tech goes 8-4 and Florida goes 11-1, Marc wins.</i></b></p>
<p>I've started this Storystream now to track this bet on a weekly basis. I'll also provide the actual stakes once they've been decided upon.</p>
<p><i><b>Smart bet, Tech fans? Stupid bet? Chime in.</b></i></p>
https://www.fromtherumbleseat.com/georgia-tech-football/2013/7/1/4484904/the-bet-is-onJoey Weaver2013-07-01T10:00:10-04:002013-07-01T10:00:10-04:00Georgia Tech Football: Educating the Uneducated
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<p>I was listening to the radio this weekend and heard the host speaking in an extremely unintelligent manner about Georgia Tech's football fortunes this fall.</p> <p>Last fall when 92.9 The Game opened shop with 24-hour sports talk radio in Atlanta, it was a nice change of pace from 680 The Fan -- ever the uga homers. They've been fantastic to even have Nate on a couple of times to talk Georgia Tech Basketball and Football! I still listen to both (Chuck and Chernoff are hilarious on 680), but this weekend I was listening to 92.9 when something was said by Marc Ryan that I just couldn't let fly. Let me paraphrase...</p>
<p><strong>"Georgia Tech's one of those teams that could win every game or lose every game."</strong> OK, fair, I see a little of what you mean.</p>
<p><strong>"I look on the schedule and only see 2 surefire wins, and one of them is Elon."</strong> I assume the other is Alabama A&M? Not to mention that Syracuse and Pitt will likely have a tough time in their first game against the option, and we haven't lost to UNC or Duke since I've been in school...</p>
<p><strong>"How is Georgia Tech projected for 8.5 wins while Florida is only projected for 9?? Maybe it's that All-Cupcakes-Conference schedule."</strong> Using that phrase automatically makes you sound like a complete loser.</p>
<p><strong>"I think Georgia Tech finishes this season 6-6!"</strong></p>
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<p>Alright, here's where I have real problems. You mean to tell me that a team who will be taking a step forward at QB, who didn't lose any irreplaceable talent, and whose defense is under new management (the 2010 National Champion DC, I might add) after being downright awful last year will finish the regular season with the same mark that they did last year and not make a bowl game? (Remember that 2 FCS opponents means Tech will need 7 wins this fall for bowl eligibility.) That's an absolute joke.</p>
<p>Tell me why on Earth Tech would struggle to win 7 games. With Vad Lee taking over for <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36194/tevin-washington" class="sbn-auto-link">Tevin Washington</a>, a healthy David Sims at B-Back, a steadily improving Front 7, a highly talented secondary, a thoroughly improved kicking game (assuming Butker is all he's made out to be), and a highly-touted defensive coordinator...what the hell makes anyone think that Tech won't be every bit as good as they were last year and even better?</p>
<p>It's nonsense. Marc Ryan, you're a moron for suggesting that this is a 6-6 team. Mark my words, this is an 8-win team at the very least, and I won't be the least bit surprised if it wins more.</p>
<p><i><b>Is it just me, or is that a ludicrous statement from Marc Ryan? Let me hear your thoughts, and feel free to send them to him on Twitter: <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/MarcRyanOnAir">@MarcRyanOnAir</a>.</b></i></p>
https://www.fromtherumbleseat.com/georgia-tech-football/2013/7/1/4481528/georgia-tech-football-educating-the-uneducatedJoey Weaver