The End of the World as GTU Knows It

Maybe it is because I have friends and family members who are GT fans, maybe it is because they just aren't as awful as Florida or Tennessee, maybe it is because the series has been so lopsided for 20 years now. Whatever it is, I consider UGA-GT to be a bit more of a friendly rivalry as compared to our contests with some of our SEC rivals. So, it is with great sympathy that I note a tragic day for GT students.

"What happened?" you ask. Did both girls withdraw? Does Tech have to forfeit yet another season of late-90s victories? No - it is worse. Brace yourself and take a deep breath....Zima has been discontinued.

A fitting spokesperson for the JacketNation

Actually, I thought it was taken off shelves sometime around 1997. I guess I don't venture to that end of the cold beer aisle too often. Either way, today is a day that will live in infamy for our North Avenue friends.

Zima, we mercifully never knew ye

I think we are all thinking the same thing: November 29th, Georgia-Georgia Tech game...early tailgate...cold morning...Reich....Das Boot....2 litres of something that tastes like Fresca mixed with Vodka. Preparations are underway to ensure an adequate supply is on-hand for both Reich and any passing Tech fans. In the meantime, if you see this guy:

Have a heart and get the little feller a wine cooler.