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Volleyball falls to Maryland, defeats the Eagles

Joe Sobchuk on November 1, 2012 in Sports

After losing at home for the first time all season, the volleyball team split two ACC matches on the road over the weekend, losing to the Maryland Terrapins 3-2 on Friday before downing the Boston College Eagles in straight sets on Sunday.

Football rewind

Sports Editor on November 1, 2012 in Sports

With 4:46 remaining in the second quarter and Tech trailing 21-7, redshirt freshman Safety Jamal Golden took the kickoff at his own three yard-line, switched fields and dashed 97 yards for a tochdown to cut the deficit to just seven points.

Rugby team closes fall season against the Ogres

Sports Editor on November 1, 2012 in Sports

On a campus dominated by ACC athletics and riddled with more extracurricular opportunities than any student can count, it can be difficult to remember the large and thriving community of students involved with club sports.

Club sports updates

Sports Editor on November 1, 2012 in Sports

Sailing Sailing finished 5th at the SAISA Fall Conference Championship hosted by Eckerd over the weekend. The 5th place finish at the St. Petersburg location...

Dan Radakovich accepts AD position at Clemson

Alex Sohani on October 29, 2012 in News, Sports

Dan Radakovich’s six year tenure as Tech’s Athletic Director has come to an abrupt end. Bart Wright of the Greendale News announced on Monday, Oct....

A day in the life of: the Reck driver

Sports Editor on October 25, 2012 in Sports

While any Jackets fan would recognize the Reck immediately, one person many Tech followers do not always recognize is the Reck driver.

Time out with Scott Hakim

Scott Hakim on October 25, 2012 in Sports

But somewhere in this gradual increase in academic prestige, there became a disconnect between the school’s vision and the average fan’s vision.

Volleyball ends home winning streak

Matt Schwartz on October 25, 2012 in Sports

Last week the Jackets knocked off UGA for the seventh straight time but lost two big conference matches to Miami and Florida State.

Golf secures improbable win

Scott Hakim on October 25, 2012 in Sports

The golf team continued its dominant fall season with an improbable come from behind victory over the seventh ranked UCLA Bruins in the U.S. Collegiate Championship in Alpharetta, Ga. over the weekend.

Tech vs. BYU preview

Joe Sobchuk on October 25, 2012 in Sports

Tech’s new-look defense must be opportunistic and get pressure on BYU quarterback Riley Nelson. BYU is eleventh-worst in the nation in allowing sacks, and the Tech front seven must use this to their advantage and force Nelson into ill-advised throws.

Football rewind: Tech vs. Boston College

Sports Editor on October 25, 2012 in Sports

Redshirt freshman quarterback Vad Lee hit freshman wide receiver Anthony Autry in stride with a pass for a 45-yard touchdown.

Tech tennis shows well at USTA/ITA Regionals

Scott Hakim on October 25, 2012 in Sports

Tech’s men’s and women’s tennis teams completed a successful USTA/ITA regional tournament over the last week by placing eight athletes in the main draw and winning an impressive doubles championship.

Groh fired following defensive struggles in 2-4 start

Nishant Prasadh on October 8, 2012 in Sports

[media-credit name=”Eric Mansfield” align=”alignleft” width=”555″][/media-credit] Head Coach Paul Johnson announced this afternoon that Defensive Coordinator Al Groh,...

Tech defense falls short against MTSU

Nishant Prasadh on October 4, 2012 in Sports

When the Jackets fell by 21 to Middle Tennessee State a week later, there was no question where the problems were.

Volleyball falls to N.C. State, North Carolina in ACC play

Matt Schwartz on October 4, 2012 in Sports

Tech has gotten off to hot start in 2012; however, the team has yet to successfully perform on the road.

Cross country travels to Ky., places in top 30 teams

Sports Editor on October 4, 2012 in Sports

The Tech cross country teams competed on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Greater Louisville Classic against 115 teams, 11 of which are ranked in the top-30 in the nation.

Time out with Scott Hakim

Scott Hakim on October 4, 2012 in Sports

Given the resources, players, and coaches on Tech’s roster, one could argue that Middle Tennessee State should have stood no chance; Tech should have had no problem winning.

Tech vs. Clemson preview

Joe Sobchuk on October 4, 2012 in Sports

Tech must overcome its recent woes on defense in order to have a chance in this game. The Jackets gave up 49 points at home to Middle Tennessee State last week, and allowed their running back to rush for 217 yards and five touchdowns.

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