I didn’t really know what to expect when I requested Umphrey’s McGee, but I was pleasantly surprised by the performance and music that the band produced. Umphrey’s McGee performed on February 6, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia at the Tabernacle. The live performance was riveting, causing the fans to be swept with euphony. I highly recommend this band for those who listen to smooth grooves and a simple melody. I guess you can say it is Dave Matthews Band material. The show started with Drummer Kris Myers and a back lite silhouette.

Bassist Ryan Stasik

Lead guitarist and vocalist Jake Cinninger and Bassist Ryan Stasik

Lead guitarist and vocalist Jake Cinninger

Bassist Ryan Stasik

Bassist Ryan Stasik

Lead guitarist and vocalist Jake Cinninger

Percussion Andy Farag

Lead guitarist and lead vocalist Brendan Bayliss

Lead guitarist and lead vocalist Brendan Bayliss

Keyboard, piano and vocalist Joel Cummins

Lead guitarist and vocalist Jake Cinninger

Lead guitarist and vocalist Jake Cinninger and Bassist Ryan Stasik

After a devastating loss to Duke, Georgia Tech had a must win in the ACC. NC State was visiting Alexander Memorial Coliseum also to regain some composure in the conference. This penalty filled game was played with tons of emotion, leading to a close win for Georgia Tech of 73-71. Georgia Tech guard D’Andre Bell goes up for a layup passed NC State forward Tracy Smith.

A loose ball was recovered by NC State’s forward Tracy Smith, which was a recurring theme of the night.

Another loose ball on the Georgia Tech offense, but was eventually was pushed out of bounds.

Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal goes up for a layup past several defenders.

Georgia Tech center Derrick Favors goes up for a dunk, ending the day with 16 points.

Another lay up by Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal, with a slightly wider shot.

Georgia Tech’s top scorer, forward Zachary Peacock with a layup and ends the day with 22 points.

Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal tries to keep the lead as NC state begins to come back during the second quarter.

Georgia Tech center Derrick Favors is pressured and fouled as the quarter progressed to a very narrow win.

Georgia Tech guard D’Andre Bell goes for a layup past NC State forward Tracy Smith.

Georgia Tech revisits ACC conference opponent Duke, but this time at their home stadium in Cameron Indoors. The game seemed to be really well matched during the first half with Georgia Tech trailing only by 6 points, but that deficit increased during the second half where Georgia Tech was unable to recover. The game ended with Duke beating Georgia Tech 86-67. Duke forward Kyle Singler guarded by Georgia Tech guard Iman Shumpert ended the night with career highs of 30 points and 8- three-pointers.

Duke guard John Scheyer added to the offensive attack guarded by Georgia Tech forward Zachary Peacock with 21 points for the night.

John Scheyer forcing a layup between Georgia Tech center Brad Sheehan and forward Gani Lawal.

Duke guard Nolan Smith with the hook shot over Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal.

Duke fans complaining to the refs.

Duke center Brian Zoubek taking a shot over Georgia Tech center Brad Sheehan.

Georgia Tech guard D’Andre Bell complaining about a foul made on Duke forward Lance Thomas.

Duke forward Mason Plumlee overpowering Georgia Tech center Brad Sheehan with a dunk.

Duke guard John Scheyer trying to avoid Georgia Tech guard D’Andre Bell, who is screaming in his ear.

The Duke crowd trying to distract Georgia Tech guard D’Andre Bell as he inbounds the ball.

Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal forces his way up for a point. He ended the game, as a leading scorer with 9 points.

Georgia Tech guard Maurice Miller trying to make something happen as the Yellow Jacket’s deficit lingers at 25 points.

Georgia Tech forward Glen Rice Jr. tries to lift up team with his showy efforts.

Georgia Tech forward Glen Rice Jr. ended the game with 10 points, and a second straight loss in Cameron since 1996.

Georgia Tech had another home game against Kentucky State, which is coached by a Georgia Tech Alum. There wasn’t much hype due to the non-conference game but still provided some pretty solid images. Georgia Tech ended up defeating Kentucky State with a final score of 98-50. The game started and ended with the same tempo, with Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal easily overpowering the Kentucky State defense scoring 16 points in the game. With his effort, he has become the sixteenth player in school history to score 1,000 points.

Although Georgia Tech forward Derrick Favors didn’t provide many points, he ended the day with a career high of 4 assist.

Georgia Tech guard D’Andre Bell for the jumper, ended the game with 14 points, following his career high effort against Wake Forest with 16 points.

A great slam dunk with Georgia Tech guard Iman Shumpert after a fast break.

The Kentucky State bench watching the game.

A nice finger roll layup from Georgia Tech guard Iman Shumpert.

Georgia Tech guard Iman Shumpert trying to wade off the defender.

Georgia Tech guard Glen Rice, Jr. with the slam dunk, who ended the game with 15 points.

With a heavy lead already made the Georgia Tech starters were pulled, allowing several other players that have been dormant to play. Here is Georgia Tech center Brad Sheenan going for a dunk.

And a no look pass from Georgia Tech guard Maurice Miller.

Another ACC conference game against a hungry Wake Forest team that recently beat UNC.  I was really looking forward to this game, to try a little bit of different stuff with remotes.  I am just looking for the right formula for a basketball game that meets my personality.  Well the game started off like it would inevitably end, with Georgia Tech just outplaying Wake Forest.  Here is a photo of Georgia Tech Forward Derrick Favors easily getting the tip ball from Wake Forest Al-Farouq Aminu.

Since I was already sitting next to the Wake Forrest bench, I thought of getting a little picture of what Wake was feeling throughout the whole game, anxiety.

Just to show the different angles of my remote, here is a shot of Georgia Tech Forward Gani Lawal being fouled as he goes up for a layup.

The same exact shot at a different angle.

Although nothing was called, this was the resulting battle for the ball with Georgia Tech Forward Gani Lawal with Wake Forest Guard Ishmael Smith and Center Chas McFarland.

Georgia Tech freshmen Forward Brian Oliver goes up for a contested shot.

Or it seems to be non-contested from the goal angle.

Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal scores, ending with 15 points.

I just like the next two shots, not very appealing to many but the tip of the ball is just grazing Georgia Tech guard Iman Shumpert’s hand as well as Wake Forrest guard C.J. Harris.

The facial expression on Iman Shumpert’s face is great.

A typical foul shot, shot with Georgia Tech guard Iman Shumpert.

Georgia Tech guard Mfon Udofia goes up for a contested shot.

A great view from both angles on this one.

Georgia Tech forward Derrick Favors trying to put an easy layup in, but cannot drive to the goal.

A dejected Wake Forest coach Dino Gaudio.

The half time special of high flying acrobatics. I was trying to get a photo of the girl completely upside down.

Always baffled Georgia Tech head coach Paul Hewitt.

Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal starts the half off strong, not allowing Wake Forest to regain momentum.

Wake Forest guard Ishmael Smith tries to reduce the Georgia Tech lead with an easy drive to the goal.

A simple huddle shot from right to left with Forward Derrick Favors, guard Iman Shumpert, forward Gani Lawal and freshmen guard Mfon Udofia.

Georgia Tech forward Derrick Favors trying to show his freshman potential.

The problem today was the refs, getting in my way for most of the second half. Well you can’t get them all, with Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal’s slam dunk.

Very interesting shot of the interaction between the Wake Forest center Chas McFarland, left, and Georgia Tech guard Mfon Udofia.

Wishing I got the ball all in the frame, but Georgia Tech forward Derrick Favors crazy block. If you try to look hard you can see that he hits it off the backboard.

Another easy drive thru with Wake Forest guard Ishmael Smith.

Georgia Tech guard D’Andre Bell going up for the jump shot.

Wake Forest center Tony Woods going up for a contested shot.

The last few minutes were all about possession, and Georgia Tech guard D’Andre Bell would not allow the Wake Forest guard Ishmael Smith take any extra time.

Georgia Tech guard Iman Shumpert trying to finish the game off after running the clock.

Georgia Tech guard D’Andre Bell’s breakaway slam dunk.