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The Last Word Before TaxSlayer Bowl vs. Kentucky

Dec. 30, 2016

2016 TAXSLAYER BOWL
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS (8-4, 4-4 ACC) vs. KENTUCKY WILDCATS (7-5, 4-4 SEC)
Saturday, Dec. 31 • 11 a.m. • Jacksonville, Fla. (EverBank Field – 77,000)

TV: ESPN | Watch Online
Play-by-Play: Mark Jones
Analyst: Rod Gilmore
Sideline Reporter: Quint Kessenich

Radio: Georgia Tech IMG Sports Network | Where to Listen (In Atlanta: 680 AM/93.7 FM) | Sirius 83 / XM 201
Play-by-Play: Andy Demetra
Analyst: Sean Bedford
Sideline Reporter: Wiley Ballard

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Friday Fan Events

3:30 p.m. — Georgia Tech Pep Rally
Jacksonville Landing
Free of charge

Georgia Tech marching band and cheerleaders will be on hand to get Yellow Jacket fans pumped up for Tech’s duel with the Wildcats.

4:30-7 p.m. — Official Georgia Tech Alumni and Fan Meet-Up
River City Brewing Company
835 Museum Circle
No cover charge; pay-as-you-go buffet and cash bar

Following the Georgia Tech pep rally at the Landing, fans can take the River Taxi across the river or walk across the bridge (half-mile — 10-15 minutes) to celebrate the Yellow Jackets with fellow alumni, friends and family.

7-9 p.m. — Jacksonville Light Boat Parade and Fireworks

River City Brewing has the best views of this annual Jacksonville tradition, so Georgia Tech fans are encouraged to stick around after the meet-up to witness one of the biggest and most unique holiday celebrations in the nation.

Jackets in Jacksonville Daily Recaps
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4

Inside The Chart with Andy Demetra
One Month Since The Leap | All In The Family | Family Reunion Aboard USS New York

The Good Word
With Degree in Hand, Fromayan Will Aim for Pits | Home Cooking | Scoring Record Likely to Fall | One Last Ride | Icing on the Cake

Social Media

Twitter:@GeorgiaTechFB
Instagram:@GeorgiaTechFB
Facebook:/GTAthletics
Snapchat: TogetherWeSwarm
Official Hashtag: #TaxSlayerBowl

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