Georgia Bulldogs Rivals: 5 reasons why we hate Georgia Tech

Nov 30, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson on the sideline against the Georgia Bulldogs during the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia defeated Georgia Tech 41-34 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Number 3 – The Chop Block

Playing against Georgia Tech’s offense is dangerous – that’s the consensus opinion of the Georgia faithful. Nearly every Tech offensive play requires a cut block or a chop block. Usually, a legal cut block is merely annoying, but it occasionally causes unnecessary ankle or knee injury. The cut block puts a defensive player on the ground, often so that a quarterback can throw over him. The chop block, which is legal when executed correctly, requires simultaneously double-teaming a defensive lineman high and low.

Many football coaches and analysts believe chop blocks and cut blocks are not just annoying, but are dangerous, and particularly dangerous when not properly executed. When employed illegally, both draw personal fouls and a fifteen-yard penalty.

Argue the blocking merits anyway you like, but Georgia fans firmly believe Paul Johnson’s offensive foundation is dangerous blocking techniques and that the purpose for choosing these techniques is injury and intimidation. The sight of Georgia defensive lineman limping to the sideline has created a rancor toward Johnson that exceeds the “clean old-fashioned” hate between the two schools.

As Paul Johnson employs the cut block and the chop block, Georgia’s hate for tech grows stronger and deeper.