GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS RUMORS & GOSSIP

The ACC Conference brain trust shifted around the schedules of both Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech so that they could open the season against each other in a nationally broadcast game on Labor Day in Blacksburg.  Given the normal scheduling preference for any BCS college football team whereby they generally open the season with a few nonconference games to bolster their resume...

With the 43rd overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Jets select Georgia Tech WR Stephen Hill. Hill was Georgia Tech's big play pass catching threat in their option offense and the home run hitting receiver opponents were forced to keep track of. He offers the size, athleticism and the pass-catching ability to be a productive number one receiver at the next level, but he'...

Georgia Tech wideout Stephen Hill, who had perhaps the most impressive scouting combine of any wide receiver in February, will visit with the 49ers this weekend, The Bee has learned. Hill ran one of the fastest 40-yard dashes in Indianapolis - 4.37 seconds. That he did so at 6-4 and 215 pounds would seem to make him intriguing to a team like the 49ers that prefers big, physical receivers...

Recently the Atlanta Journal Constitution discussed the quarterback competition at Georgia Tech between the incumbent Tevin Washington, and backups Synjyn Days, and Vad Lee. Competition is never a bad thing, but this has created a real dilemma for Paul Johnson. Johnson isn’t on any hotseat, but there is a little restlessness among the Yellow Jacket faithful. Did Johnson peak...

Recently the Atlanta Journal Constitution discussed the quarterback competition at Georgia Tech between the incumbent Tevin Washington, and backups Synjyn Days, and Vad Lee. Competition is never a bad thing, but this has created a real dilemma for Paul Johnson. Johnson isn’t on any hotseat, but there is a little restlessness among the Yellow Jacket faithful. Did Johnson peak...

According to ESPN, Georgia Tech linebacker Julian Burnett,the Yellow Jackets' leading tackler in each of the last two seasons, is likelyto miss the 2012 season with a neck injury, which may up ending his footballcareer.BURNETT #40 (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)"He's probably not going to play," Yellow Jacketscoach Paul Johnson told reporters after his team'...

Georgia Tech began spring football practice with some bad news: senior linebacker Julian Burnett is unlikely to play this season. The school has been vague about Burnett's condition, which apparently stems from a tackle he made in a Sun Bowl loss to Utah. He staggered off the field in that game, and the only thing coach Paul Johnson has said since then is Burnett did not sustain...

Former Georgia Tech receiver Stephen Hill hopes he's getting closer to becoming a high pick in the NFL draft. After creating a buzz by running the 40-yard dash in 4.31 seconds at the NFL scouting combine two weeks ago, Hill caught all 12 passes thrown to him in a pro day workout Tuesday on campus. Hill now must convince teams that he's worthy of a high second-round pick...

Stephen Hill WR Georgia Tech #5 Ht: 6’4″ Wt: 215   Strengths: Elite height. Fairly well built; strong enough to fight through press coverage. Elite leaping ability, a serious threat in the red zone. Excellent hands; will come down with some tough catches in traffic. Above-average straight-line speed, especially considering his size; has the ability to stretch...

Former Georgia Tech offensive tackle Phil Smith will transfer to Central Florida to complete his college career. Smith, a two-year starter for the Yellow Jackets, left the team following the season after two separate suspensions. Smith will graduate from Tech with a management degree in May and will be immediately eligible to play. Central Florida is coached by former Tech coach...

EL PASO, Texas – Georgia Tech offensive tackle Phil Smith was suspended for the Sun Bowl Wednesday for violating team rules. Smith will not play and was sent home. Coach Paul Johnson did not have more comment on the matter. This is the second suspension of the season for Smith. He was held out of the first two games of the season, also for breaking team rules. Smith played...

Watching the Yellow Jackets first drive of the game go nowhere and resulting in a punt was not giving me a positive vibe.  After seeing CPJ’s expression on the sideline it was obvious that he was in meltdown mode as well.  Then if that wasn’t aggravating enough, seeing Duke go 59 yards in four plays scoring a touchdown right down the middle of the field to a wide open...

First of all congratulations to the Yellow Jackets for not only the win, but their outstanding effort on both sides of the ball for all sixty minutes on Saturday.  After the recent road difficulties the prior two weeks, this was a much needed game to fuel this team for the remainder of the schedule.  Now Georgia Tech has to take advantage of some home cooking the balance of the...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Georgia Tech has totaled 211 yards on offense and Orwin Smith has two touchdowns as the Yellow Jackets lead NC State 21-7 at halftime. The Wolfpack held the ball for 18 minutes and totaled 181 yards but have just seven points.