Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets athletic logo
University Georgia Institute of Technology
Conference ACC
NCAA Division I
Athletics Director Dan Radakovich
Location Atlanta, GA
Varsity Teams 15
Football Stadium Bobby Dodd Stadium
Basketball Arena Alexander Memorial Coliseum
Mascot Buzz & Ramblin' Wreck
Nickname GA Tech
Fight Song Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech & Up With the White & Gold
Colors White and Old Gold


Homepage www.RamblinWreck.com

The Yellow Jackets is the name used for all of the intercollegiate athletic teams that play for the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. The teams have also been nicknamed the Ramblin' Wreck, Engineers, Blacksmiths, and Golden Tornado. There are 8 men's and 7 women's teams that compete in the NCAA Division I athletics and Division I-A football. Georgia Tech is a member of the Coastal Division in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The official school colors for Georgia Tech are old gold and white. Black and navy blue are often used as secondary colors and for alternate jerseys.

The traditional rival, in all sports is in-state University of Georgia. This rivalry is often referred to as Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate. There are also rivalries with out-of-state Auburn and conference foe Clemson.

The athletic department is run by the Georgia Tech Athletic Association, a private organization located on campus. The department dedicates about $53 million per year to its sports teams and facilities. Since 2005, the athletic director of Georgia Tech has been Dan Radakovich.[1] Most athletic teams have on-campus facilities for competition, including Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field for football, the Alexander Memorial Coliseum at Cremins' Court for men’s and women’s basketball, and Russ Chandler Stadium for baseball.