The 1977 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the

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during the

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. The Yellow Jackets were led by fourth-year head coach

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, and played their home games at

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Schedule

Sources:2011 Georgia Tech Media Guide
. p. 173

Roster

*Freeman Colbert *PK Mike Dassel *Drew Hill *QB Gary Lanier *Reggie Wilkes

References

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football seasons

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