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The latest twist in this long running series involves the addition of new characters to the series -- Georgia Bulldog Fans.
Starting in 2003, Georgia Tech's "Athletic" Department realized that its slipping Nielson Ratings and Ticket Sales in the face of expanded seating required drastic measures. To address this widening chasm of tickets available versus interest in the program, Athletic Director Dave Braine reached out to The University of Georgia's fans to purchase tickets to Tech games.
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The result -- Maryland at Georgia Tech in 2003 saw more seats than ever filled for a Thursday Night "Thriller" [sic]. Pleased with the Nielson Ratings, ESPN canceled talks with the Honduran National Bobsled League to keep the moderately more popular Georgia Tech Football series in its regular Thursday slot.
Georgia Tech football, long known as the most successful and storied college program in Fulton County, will face Chuck Amato's Wolfpack. Will Reggie Ball and the struggling Georgia Tech offensive line be able to handle the aggressive Wolfpack Blitz? Or will Tech continue its decade long dominance over the Pack?
The Thursday Night Lights series provides a snapshot into the psyche of small-time programs across the country as they struggle to compete financially and athletically with larger more interesting programs. Who will win this week? Tune in to fine out.
On behalf of all Georgia fans gearing up for a very large pre-game BOO, I say...."See you at the game."
PWD
(Images courtest of NoleDawg from the DawgVent)
