The Technique

In a Tech vs. Tech showdown at Lane Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, the Jackets fell to the Virginia Tech Hokies 21-6. Despite a gritty defensive effort and outgaining the Hokies in total yards, Tech couldn’t quite close the gap. With the loss, the Jackets slipped to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in ACC play. Tech, who took the field without starting redshirt junior quarterback Haynes King … [Read more...] about Defense stout, offense hits hurdles versus Hokies

A common cliche in college football is the idea of building a culture. However, few match the description —  literally and metaphorically — of a “culture builder” in the way junior safety and Building Construction major Clayton Powell-Lee does. “I have a lot of uncles in the building construction field — one of them owns their own construction company. [Another] just started up … [Read more...] about Clayton Powell-Lee: blueprints to Bobby Dodd

Earlier this month, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released results of a months-long study analyzing the online harassment of college athletes. The investigation was a pilot study based on online comments made about athletes competing in Division I national title competitions and tournaments across seven sports: baseball, softball, FBS football, FCS … [Read more...] about “Angry bettors” perpetuate harassment in NCAA

After a shaky start, the Atlanta Falcons finally appear to be on the path to normalcy. They currently lead the NFC South with a 5-3 record after Week 8 and appear to have found a groove with new additions in quarterback Kirk Cousins and head coach Raheem Morris. The Falcons fan base experienced a nasty shock when the team came out flat in a tough loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers … [Read more...] about New roster additions have Falcons soaring high

This is not the first time Pyron has stepped into a surprising situation. As a true freshman, Pyron stepped in for a struggling Tech team and led the team to a road victory at Virginia Tech, one the more difficult away environments. So far this season, Pyron played the role of a specialist quarterback, subbing in for short-yardage and goal line situations, already totaling four … [Read more...] about Fighting Irish run wild over Jackets in 31-13 drubbing