I am not the type to get all hyped up about the Georgia-Georgia Tech rivalry. I have many good friends who want to see Tech go DOWN. I mean really go DOWN. To me it's no big deal. Florida is my passion. Or, rather, beating Florida. To me the Gators are the real rival.

My kids are different, in a way. Their journey through the Georgia Public School system gave them exposure to many goofy Tech fans. And, according to the kids in the Schiavone household, you have never experienced anything as obnoxious as a goofy Tech fan.

Maybe they are right.

Did you hear the one about the team that was so pumped about the win over the Georgia Bulldogs that they not only gave their coach a contract extension, but also bought rings for their players?

Well, it's true. The former is a no-brainer. Paul Johnson is a damn good coach, and they needed to make sure he is in place. But rings?

Yes, look no further than North Avenue for the latest craze. Schools are able to give players gifts totaling $500 for bowl games. For Georgia Tech, part of the booty includes a ring with the score of the win over the Dawgs within the design.

And maybe all you need to know about why the Jackets won the game is wrapped up in that ring.

Maybe, just maybe, they wanted it more.