GT 6th in ESPN preseason ACC Power Rankings

Heather Dinich has put the defending ACC Champions 6th in the preseason power rankings behind in order: Virginia Tech, Florida State, North Carolina, Miami, and Boston College. My take, the Jackets should be sitting 3rd or 4th. I don't believe the players leaving will leaves as big of holes as others are predicting primarily because it is the Quarterback who runs this offense. Nesbitt should be even better and with his outstanding leadership, as well as the fact the Jackets have more depth at running back than the US Military has ammunition. I am confident Stephen Hill will bulk up and take Bey-Bey's place, and the Defense will benefit from switching to a 3-4 scheme. I believe it to be entirely possible if not likely for Tech to be 8-0 heading into Blacksburg to play the Hokies.

GT needs to WAKE UP!

In the past three games Georgia Tech has been anything but spectacular. Duke proved that Tech has yet to come together as a team or form the mental toughness that wins you games down the stretch. Tech followed the thumping by duke by trying to wrap a game in Christmas paper and present it to NC State for just showing up. Lucky for Tech, NC State appeared not to celebrate Christmas. Miami was 2-7 in the ACC before Tech came to town, the canes held off a spirited Tech rally to win the game. The point is Georgia Tech with this kind of play has gone from a virtual NCAA tournament lock to on the bubble in a week and a half. I am very satisfied with the Talent, however NCAA tourney or not if this team does not reach the sweet sixteen then they have underachieved and changes should be made.

1st Bubble Watch

The first bubble watch has been posted by ESPN and They list Duke as the only ACC team that has currently locked up a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Georgia Tech is listed as the only team in the ACC that "Should Be In". Georgia Tech has an RPI of 25 and SOS of 20 and with a win @Duke this Thursday night could lock up an invite and establish themselves as the team to beat in the ACC this year.

Georgia Tech Primed

Georgia Tech is primed for another run as one of the top tier ACC basketball squads. After 3 years of not making the tournament, Paul Hewitt is now on one of the hottest coaching seats in America. He responded by landing one of the best recruiting classes in the nation and in Georgia Tech history. Though it is fairly certain that Derrick Favors, and Gani Lawal will jump to the NBA after the present season. The impacts of Freshman Mfon Udofia, Brian Oliver, and Glen Rice Jr., combined with the development of Iman Shumpert promises potential for the next few years. For those who worry Georgia Tech’s front court will be left with a huge hole at season’s end Tech fans should breathe easier knowing Daniel Miller (redshirt freshmen), and Kammeon Holsey (medical redshirt) will be their to limit the loss. That combined with experienced guard play should bolster Georgia Tech to a couple consecutive NCAA tournament appearances and at least one final four run.