“You’re walking out in the tunnel. They got the lights flashing, the pregame music blaring, the smoke comes out and then you can’t see anything….once you get out there, you just look up and the stands are full, everyone’s screaming and roaring…that’s a trigger for ‘it’s time to roll.’” When redshirt junior quarterback Haynes King is running out onto Bobby Dodd Field, though, … [Read more...] about A look inside the coronation of Haynes King
Jackets sweep Golden Bears, fall to Cardinals
The No. 16 Jackets headed west this weekend, delivering a dominant three-set sweep over the University of California, Berkeley on Friday and extending their impressive ACC winning streak to nine games. Fueled by standout performances from senior outside hitters Tamara Otene and Bianca Bertolino, Tech looked unstoppable. However, the Jackets faced a steeper climb in their … [Read more...] about Jackets sweep Golden Bears, fall to Cardinals
Jackets split against Ospreys and Tigers
In the words of famed college basketball analyst Jon Rothstein, college basketball is the epitome of brutality. Those words rang especially true when Tech invited North Florida to McCamish on a cold, rainy Sunday. In retrospect, it was presumptive to think this game would be easy for Tech. The Ospreys came into the contest 2-0 highlighted by a win in Columbia, S.C., knocking … [Read more...] about Jackets split against Ospreys and Tigers
Bertolino is acing her final season as a Jacket
While the Jackets may only be ranked at No. 15, their team spirit, drive and commitment are second to none. As the team moves up in the rankings, their nail-biting matches against Duke and UNC further establish their place among the top of the ACC. This past weekend, the team traveled to the Pacific coast for matches with UC Berkeley Golden Bears and Stanford Cardinal, both … [Read more...] about Bertolino is acing her final season as a Jacket
Jackets weather No. 4 Hurricanes in 28-23 win
Last season, Tech made one of the most improbable comebacks in program history by beating the undefeated No. 17 Hurricanes in a 23-20 shocker. The sequel was even better. Instead of relying on good fortune, the Jackets were in control from the jump. Miami scrambled to get back in the game, but Tech continued to execute and keep the Hurricanes at arms reach. Although Miami has … [Read more...] about Jackets weather No. 4 Hurricanes in 28-23 win