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Tennessee to open 2017 against Georgia Tech on a Monday Night
Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:48 am
Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:48 am
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ATLANTA, GA. -- Georgia Tech and Tennessee are set to cap off college football's 2017 opening weekend in the coveted prime time slot on Monday night, Sept. 4, in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.
Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game organizers confirmed the anticipated matchup today, locking in the first game between the Yellow Jackets and Volunteers in 30 years.
"This will be the renewing of a long and beloved rivalry that's been off the board for far too long," said Percy Vaughn, Peach Bowl, Inc. chairman. "And it's a great addition to the long-standing ACC vs. SEC rivalry games we have been able to put together."
"With Georgia Tech and Tennessee, you're talking about two powerhouse programs that we expect to be ranked in the top 25 coming in to the game," said Gary Stokan, Peach Bowl, Inc. president and CEO. "We're looking at a sure sellout and a lot of anticipation for a matchup like this."
The game will be one of the first college games played in the Falcons' state-of-the-art New Atlanta Stadium, set to open earlier that year. The game will kick off in prime time and be nationally telecast on ESPN.
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Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:50 am to Vols&Shaft83
There will probably be more falcons fans than tech fans at the game 
Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:52 am to Vols&Shaft83
Monday night games blow on Labor Day WEND...
Would have rather had this on Sunday night.
Would have rather had this on Sunday night.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:54 am to Vols&Shaft83
Good match up.... Should be a fun game to watch 
Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:56 am to Vols&Shaft83
I love how college football has overtaken all of labor day weekend. It starts on thursday and goes until monday. I love it.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 8:58 am to Vols&Shaft83
go vols
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:00 am to WeeWee
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I love how college football has overtaken all of labor day weekend. It starts on thursday and goes until monday. I love it.
Labor Day weekend in atlanta is pretty ridiculous when it comes to events.
Chikfila games,
Braves
Nascar
Dragon Con
Black Gay Pride
its quite the mix
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:00 am to Vols&Shaft83
Outstanding.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:01 am to LanierSpots
I gotta tell you, that Wishbone/Flexbone offense is a pain in the balls to defend. But on the bright side, we get a month to prepare for it, and since it's the first game, their rhythm won't be established yet.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:01 am to Vols&Shaft83
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:02 am to Vols&Shaft83
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I gotta tell you, that Wishbone/Flexbone offense is a pain in the balls to defend. But on the bright side, we get a month to prepare for it, and since it's the first game, their rhythm won't be established yet.
We're also likely breaking in a new QB by then as well. Should be a good game regardless.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:02 am to WeeWee
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I love how college football has overtaken all of labor day weekend. It starts on thursday and goes until monday. I love it.
I do too. Football returning should be treated as a celebration. NFL does a good job with this too
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:08 am to StopRobot
Vols 42
GT 13
GT 13
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:10 am to NYCAuburn
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Black Gay Pride
Gig em Aggies
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:13 am to Vols&Shaft83
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I gotta tell you, that Wishbone/Flexbone offense is a pain in the balls to defend
It is, but having an entire offseason certainly helps. Their production on offense in bowl games is typically far less than it is during the regular season.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:14 am to WG_Dawg
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Their production on offense in bowl games is typically far less than it is during the regular season.
Missy State disagrees.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:17 am to Serraneaux
My point is still correct. Points in bowl games:
49 vs MSU- W
17 vs OM- L
21 vs sc- W
27 vs utah- L
7 vs AF- L
14 vs iowa - L
3 vs LSU - L
Outside of last season, their production on offense in bowl games is far less than what they do during the regular season. Which makes perfect sense, considering teams have a month to prepare for it instead of 5 or 6 days. UT will have like 3 months.
49 vs MSU- W
17 vs OM- L
21 vs sc- W
27 vs utah- L
7 vs AF- L
14 vs iowa - L
3 vs LSU - L
Outside of last season, their production on offense in bowl games is far less than what they do during the regular season. Which makes perfect sense, considering teams have a month to prepare for it instead of 5 or 6 days. UT will have like 3 months.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:30 am to Serraneaux
With Tech's O eating up time I doubt you'll get enough time to put up 42 points.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:37 am to WG_Dawg
VOLS are going to beat these ramblin' wreck cocksuckers like a bunch of ginger stepchildren.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 9:38 am to Porter Osborne Jr
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With Tech's O eating up time I doubt you'll get enough time to put up 42 points.
McKenzie and Tuttle will be Jr DTs in 2017. I doubt GT gets more than 6 first downs in the game.
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