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As far as can be determined, the first reference to Tech students as Yellowjackets appeared in the Atlanta Constitution in 1905 and became common usage at that time.

Historians say the name, spelled as one word, was first used to describe supporters who attended Tech athletic events adidas zx 750 damske , dressed in yellow coats and jackets. The actual mascot was conceived at a later date.

Other common nicknames which have applied to Georgia Tech teams include Engineers, which is still used by some writers; the Techs, the first known nickname which was phased out sometime around 1910; and the Blacksmiths, which was common between 1902 and 1904. Georgia Tech football has one of the most storied traditions and historical memories in College FootballHere a re just a few that TECH fans all remember:

The Cumberland Game. On Oct. 17, 1916, John Heisman s team crushed Cumberland College 222 0 in the most lopsided and highest scoring game in college football history.

The 1929 Rose Bowl, where Cal s Roy Riegels ran the wrong way, Tech won 8 7 and claimed its second national championship.

Oct. 3, 1942, when Tech finally won at Notre Dame for the first time in eight tries, 13 6. Freshman phenom Clint Castleberry threw a touchdown pass in his only season on The Flats, before dying while piloting a plane during World War II.

Nov. 6, 1976: Tech 23, Notre Dame 14. In the Passless Upset, the Jackets _ with freshman QB Gary Lanier running Pepper Rodgers option to perfection _ didn t throw a pass in shocking the Irish.

Nov. 11, 1978: Tech 42, Air Force 21. On the frozen tundra in Colorado Springs, Eddie Lee Ivery ran wild for 356 yards, breaking the NCAA single game rushing record.

Nov. 8, 1980: Tech 3, Notre Dame 3. Bill Curry s first team as head coach of the Jackets stunned the unbeaten adidas zx 700 dámské , No. 1 Irish and nearly beat them before a late, tying field goal.

Nov. 3, 1990: Tech 41, Virginia 38. In Charlottesville, in likely the most significant victory in Tech annals, the Jackets staged a phenomenal comeback against No. 1 Virginia s potent offense. Shawn Jones and William Bell led the resurgence, and Scott Sisson s field goal with 7 seconds left stunned UVA and sent Tech on to the National Championship.

Tradition and integrity continues at GA TECH as one of the most celebrated alumni, Bill Curry, now returns to Atlanta to help build Georgia State University into a Football Contender. Curry has been named the FIRST Head Coach for the Atlanta University in establishing and building a football program, beginning play in 2010.

More tradition, more football in the Deep South.