Macon Telegraph: Georgia Tech http://www.macon.com/169/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Macon Telegraph en-us Copyright 2009 Macon Telegraph Georgia Tech 60 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:41:09 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@macon.com Johnson agrees to contract extension http://www.macon.com/169/story/925042.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/925042.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:15 EST ATLANTA — Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson agreed Friday to a one-year extension of his contract, which now runs through 2016. Bruising Nesbitt leads Georgia Tech to big season http://www.macon.com/169/story/924787.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/924787.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17 EST ATLANTA — When Josh Nesbitt was in high school, the coaches quickly realized they had a special player. Johnson stays busy during off week http://www.macon.com/169/story/919592.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/919592.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:55 EST COLUMBUS — Off week? Maybe for the Georgia Tech players. Jackets’ thoughts have long been on Bulldogs http://www.macon.com/169/story/918396.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/918396.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:56 EST ATLANTA — Amid all the changes and transitions Stephen Hill has encountered the past 10 months, there has been one constant that has continuously churned away in his mind. Jackets maintain focus as Tampa looms http://www.macon.com/169/story/917161.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/917161.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:01 EST DURHAM, N.C. — Mario Edwards flipped the bright orange orb into the air and chuckled. Championship performance: Jackets rout Blue Devils to earn ACC title shot http://www.macon.com/169/story/917120.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/917120.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:31 EST DURHAM, N.C. — Before the ink had fully dried on his initial contract with Georgia Tech, Paul Johnson’s sales pitch began. Backups get time to shine http://www.macon.com/169/story/917166.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/917166.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:01 EST DURHAM, N.C. — Rushing for 30 yards and completing one’s only passing attempt can be good enough to get a pat on the back. Georgia Tech-Duke Gameline http://www.macon.com/169/story/917054.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/917054.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:32 EST THE STAR Tech hoops drills FAMU http://www.macon.com/169/story/917305.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/917305.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:10 EST ATLANTA — Iman Shumpert scored 18 points and capped a decisive run in the first half, and No. 22 Georgia Tech showed off its freshmen in its 100-59 win over Florida A&M on Saturday night. Jackets hoping repeat win in Carolina pushes them to conference title game http://www.macon.com/169/story/915868.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/915868.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:26 EST ATLANTA — It was a warm, clear-skied November day on North Carolina soil when they last celebrated such an occasion. Breakdown: No. 7 Georgia Tech (9-1, 5-1 ACC) at Duke (5-4, 3-2) http://www.macon.com/169/story/915886.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/915886.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:26 EST Where: Durham, N.C. Deep Jackets roster in place for season of high expectations http://www.macon.com/169/story/916074.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/916074.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:46 EST ATLANTA — The past year has been filled with some of D’Andre Bell’s most challenging moments. Conant takes the long way to Tech http://www.macon.com/169/story/914784.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/914784.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:34 EST ATLANTA — Georgia Tech fans know all about Josh Nesbitt, Jonathan Dwyer and Derrick Morgan. Some have even have heard of Kevin Cone. But most probably have no idea who Jordan Conant is. Jackets primed for Devils’ defense http://www.macon.com/169/story/913186.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/913186.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:53 EST Postseason play may officially start the week after Thanksgiving, but try to convince Georgia Tech of that. Tech’s Johnson atop ACC coaching salaries http://www.macon.com/169/story/913378.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/913378.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:35 EST ATLANTA — A report released Tuesday by The USA Today found that Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson is among the highest paid coaches in the ACC. Tech tackle Smith earns bittersweet starting job http://www.macon.com/169/story/912040.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/912040.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:24 EST ATLANTA — Phil Smith was a mixed bag of emotions. Johnson: ‘There needs to be a playoff’ http://www.macon.com/169/story/911929.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/911929.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:25 EST ATLANTA — For those searching for a viable, immediate solution to the BCS and its finicky problems, Paul Johnson has an idea. Duke knows to brace for Tech’s ‘hero’ Nesbitt http://www.macon.com/169/story/910671.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/910671.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:53 EST ATLANTA — At the time, it may have been the most heroic act the Georgia Tech quarterback had performed. Johnson’s decision playing to rave reviews http://www.macon.com/169/story/909532.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/909532.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:39 EST ATLANTA — As his team stared at a final-minute third-and-7 with the ball 35 yards from the end zone, Wake Forest head coach Jim Grobe was hoping to see anything other than what transpired. Jackets’ defense steps up in second half http://www.macon.com/169/story/908850.html http://www.macon.com/169/story/908850.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:29 EST ATLANTA — There’s a funny thing about the Georgia Tech secondary. When the players on the defensive line puts pressure on the quarterback, the secondary seems to get a lot better. That was definitely the case Saturday, when the additional pressure and the decision to play more man-to-man coverage helped the Yellow Jackets finally put a lid on Wake Forest quarterback Riley Skinner and sparked the crucial victory.