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Notes from Tech MBB’s loss to #16 North Carolina 91-75

This has not been a season to remember in Tech basketball history, and today’s game likely will get lost to the record books with how close the actual result came to the expected. Georgia Tech men’s basketball falls to an even .500 on the season with an 11-11 record and a 2-7 ACC record after […]

2026 Georgia Tech Football Schedule Announced

It’s here, Georgia Tech’s conference schedule for 2026 was officially unveiled the evening of January 26 after four games were already known (Colorado/Tennessee/Mercer/georgia). Tech’s complete schedule comes out as such. In a true miracle, Tech does not have a single game where their opponent will have a rest advantage. Week 0: bye September 5: vs. […]

Scions E299: Crossing the Mendoza Line

In this episode: Alberto Mendoza comes to GT, men’s basketball loses to Clemson, women’s basketball holds their own against North Carolina, women’s swimming makes more progress against South Carolina, track & field took on one of the many Clemson Invitationals, GT Hockey is off to a good start in 2026, and who From The Rumble […]

Georgia Tech acquires QB Alberto Mendoza in transfer portal

Not even a day has gone by after the Mendoza family begun celebrating their historic national championship win at Indiana before there were 0 remaining Mendoza’s left at Indiana. Hoosier backup QB Alberto Mendoza, brother of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, announced today he is transferring to Georgia Tech. While the transfer portal had closed […]

Scions E298: Is Damon on the hot seat?

Jake, Jack, and Akshay go through the latest transfer portal additions to the Georgia Tech Football squad plus explore some lessons to possibly be learned from the Darien Mensah portal situation. Then, an assessment of the Damon Stoudamire era with Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball thus far after some troubling losses (and a good win at […]

FTRS Picks 2025 Bowl Season Part 5: Championship Game

Pick results summary here. @LeeNobody edged out the top spot in part 3. Part 4 only had 2 picks and about half of the group got both picks correct. Congrats to M, wsecor77, Edgarina, RamblinRocketman, mrbuzz1885, Myself, gtbadcarma, Maltina (who submitted both correct picks twice), Mike, G, dakota bull, and TheBuzz. YankeeJacket has locked the […]

Scions E297: Loading Brent Key Jackets 2.0

Back all together for the first time in 2026, Jack, Jake, and Akshay go through a spirited deep dive into the hires of George Godsey and Jason Semore, how the current college football calendar have impacted Georgia Tech internally and for us as fans, plus go into where there are clear spots of hope and […]

GT vs BYU Pop-Tarts Bowl on 35mm

35mm shots from the sidelines in Orlando, shot on a mix of Kodak Gold 200 and UltraMax 400. Thanks to Bleach Film Lab in Avondale Estates for the expert development and scanning! Since this is obviously my last such post this season, I just want to say that it’s been an absolute blast being on […]

FTRS Picks 2025 Bowl Season Part 4: Semi-Finals

Pick results summary here. Part 3 of Bowl Season is still underway we will see those in my next post. YankeeJacket remains on top by a single pick and is being followed by 3 other pickers in 2nd place. There was a 4 way tie in part 2 between @LeeNobody, wsecor77, aknartrebna, and GTSMURF. I […]

Scions E296: Pop-Tarts Bowl Review

Jack and Jake go through the on-field performance of Georgia Tech’s 25-21 loss to BYU in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, the experience of going to the bowl game in Orlando, and some overall season thoughts as Tech’s 2025 football season comes to a close. Then a quick hit on basketball and volleyball roster moves. Like the […]

Pop-Tarts Bowl Game Thread/Where To Watch

It may be bowl game day, but more importantly, it’s our final chance to watch Haynes King lead the #19 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets against BYU in one more game, one that hopefully will see Tech win their 10th game of the 2025 season and mark their first 10-win season since 2014. On the injury […]

FTRS Eats: Pop-Tarts Bowl

Hello from Orlando! We made sure to get to town early for a truly rare event: a specialty showcase of Pop-Tarts derived dishes that will be available to those coming to the Pop-Tarts Bowl on December 27th (tomorrow). I tasted three items: Pop-Tarts Nachos Frosted S’mores, Loaded Pop-Tarts Frosted S’mores, and a vanilla pudding/strawberry Pop-Tart […]

NFL

Georgia Tech Football: Things I Think I Know – BYU

After opening up the 2025 season with an 8-0 record, we came up short and did not make the ACC Championship or the College Football Playoff. However, we made the People’s National Championship, aka the Pop-Tart bowl, which is clearly a much more favorable outcome anyway (I’m coping). As Georgia Tech fans, it’s been a […]

FTRS Picks 2025 Bowl Season Part 3: Happy Holidays!

Pick results summary here. Part 2 of Bowl Season is still underway but the results from Part 1 are formally in. Currently YankeeJacket leads the way with 8 correct picks on the bowl season. kjjrb is in second place with 7 correct picks and we have a four-way tie for third between mrbuzz1885, Edgarina, gtsam97, […]

Scions E295: Changes Come

Jack and Jake overview the latest staff and player turnover with Georgia Tech Football, the latest donations to the athletic department, and what we’re looking forward to at the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Then the latest games with Georgia Tech Basketball, the baseball schedule, and plans for a welcome center on North Avenue. Like the show? Drop […]

Ramblings from Tech MBB’s win over Marist

When you come to McCamish Pavilion the week after finals to see Georgia Tech play a non-power opponent in the swell of holiday party season, it never hurts to trot out your ACC Player of the Year quarterback (Haynes King, in this case) to do some autographs and help boost attendance. It also helps that […]

NBA

FTRS Picks 2025 Bowl Season Part 2: Lots of Football

Pick results summary here. Last week was the Army v Navy game so only one result came in which didn’t change our standings at the top. Once again congratulations to donkeygoatrunner for winning the top spot. Gtbadcarma came in second, with myself in third. Best of luck to everyone during bowl season and next year! […]

Scions E294: POP-TARTS BOWL BOUND!!

WE’RE GOING TO THE POP-TARTS BOWL LET’S FREAKING GOOOOOO!!!! Ok we’ve calmed down. Akshay, Jack, and Jake break down the last week in Georgia Tech football from the extension, the departures, the awards, and the bowl assignment that has the Yellow Jackets heading to Orlando to face BYU in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Then, a run […]

GT Volleyball falls in NCAA 1st Round to UCLA

After earning one of the final at-large bids into the NCAA Tournament, Georgia Tech Volleyball falls 3-2 (24-26, 25-19, 23-25, 25-18, 15-10) to #8-seed UCLA, ending Tech’s season. The Jackets finish with a 16-14 overall record, their first full season with fewer than 20 wins since 2018. It’s the first time Tech has exited the […]

CFP Rankings 12/2: Georgia Tech 22nd

In the final regular season rankings of the 2025 college football season, the College Football Playoff placed Georgia Tech 22nd, moving up one spot after losing to #3 Georgia last weekend. Tech is essentially guaranteed to be ranked going into their bowl game (which will be announced on Sunday) as they do not play another […]

Tuesday Thoughts 12/2: Played Out

Yeah, that’s about what I thought it’d be. 5 Star (7 Star, 5 Star) Developmental Program Haiku of the Week Athens collects soulsThe world owes you not a thingPlease stop the Benz games Played Out I’m tired of moral victories. I’m tired of one-score games that feel like uncrossable chasms. I’m tired of modern Georgia […]

FTRS Picks 2025 Championship Week: Dealing with Disappointment

Pick results summary here. Despite the large number of picks we actually had quite a high median of 18 and average of 17.07 correct picks. The top pickers shared a 4 way tie with 20 correct picks each. Gtbadcarma, Edgarina, Russel, and kjjrb555 all did fantastic jobs this week. Gtbadcarma in particular needs celebration as […]