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As part of Georgia Tech Football's weekly press conference, defensive coordinator & linebackers coach Andrew Thacker and offensive coordinator Dave Patenaude spoke to the media ahead of the Yellow Jackets' Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate rivalry game vs. the #4 Georgia Bulldogs.

Their Yellow Jackets are set to take the field against the Bulldogs this Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon on ABC.

Defensive Coordinator Andrew Thacker:

On adjusting the run defense vs. Georgia:

On Jordan Domineck's progression over the course of the season:

On the challenges Jake Fromm and his receivers present:

On the difficulty of scheming defenses with mounting injuries:

On how the growing pains of this season will adjust over the coming seasons:

On his personal ties to the rivalry with Georgia:

On their success in the red zone:

Offensive Coordinator Dave Patenaude:

On keeping quarterback James Graham consistent:

On finding game film vs. Georgia that they can use to game plan:

On what part of Georgia's defense worries him the most:

On the progressions into next season:

On his reflection process of this past season:

On what he will remember most from this season:

On the developing chemistry between James Graham and his receivers:

On the advantages that come with game planning after a Thursday night game:

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