=== Georgia Tech QB Shaw to transfer to Georgia Southern ===

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Georgia Tech's back-up quarterback Jaybo Shaw
will transfer to Georgia Southern at the conclusion of the current semester.

Shaw has been Georgia Tech's top backup for the past two seasons. In 2008 as
a true freshman, he completed 15-of-24 passes for 321 yards, two touchdowns,
and an interception in seven games (one start). Shaw also rushed 63 times for
200 yards and three scores that season.

The six-foot, 191-pounder saw limited action last year due to a broken
collarbone suffered in an August practice.

"I have mixed feelings," Shaw said. "I am excited to go to Georgia Southern
and play for Coach Monken, but sad to leave Georgia Tech, my teammates and the
fans. I appreciate everything Coach Johnson has done for me.

"While I will have the opportunity to compete for a starting role, a part of
my decision is academic related. I want to get my college degree in education,
which is offered at Georgia Southern."

Since Shaw is transferring down from an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
school, he will not be required to sit out a ......