Wednesday practice review: Sims, Walls, Johnson, Groh happy
Slimmer, stronger and more confident, David Sims is already doing everything he can to stake his claim to be Georgia Tech’s No. 2 quarterback behind Josh Nesbitt.
Sims, Tevin Washington and Jordan Luallen went through their second spring practice on Wednesday. Nesbitt will miss the spring after having minor ankle surgery. But Sims is competing as if the No. 1 job is at stake.
“I’m just learning as much as I can,” Sims said. “Hopefully I’ll be able to play this year.”
To get on the field, Sims has worked hard off of it.
He weighed 230 pounds at the beginning of last season’s practices in August and looked heavy. He’s down to 215 and looks quicker. He also spent the short offseason studying film and talking to the wide receivers to learn more about where they liked certain passes.
It’s a far cry from last August, when coach Paul Johnson called Sims out when he appeared to drop out of a conditioning drill.
“His attitude has done a 180,” Johnson said. “He’s working hard and trying to do the right things.He’s got a real chance this spring of moving himself up.”
There were rumors during the season that Sims was considering transferring. Johnson said it appears that because Sims decided to stay at Tech, he’s also decided he’s going to work.
“It’s just being more comfortable,” Sims said. “Last year I was really pressing, trying to play early like most freshmen. Sometimes I would let my goals and my standards get the best of me when I wouldn’t reach them.”
Wide receiver Tyler Melton, who was running drills with Sims on Wednesday, said he’s noticed a difference in the redshirt freshman.
“Overall difference between him last year and this year is consistency,” Melton said. “His passes, his placement of the ball, his footwork, where his shoulders are when he lets go of the ball. With consistency comes confidence so he’s also got a lot of confidence in himself as well.”
Melton said Sims’ maturity is a result of him being on campus for a year.
“That’s just a growing thing,” Melton said. “He’s a young guy that’s continuing to grow.”
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Zero technique
Nose tackle Logan Walls said he’s enjoying the changes on defense that have been put in by new defensive coordinator Al Groh. Walls is transitioning from playing defensive tackle the last two seasons to nose tackle this season.
There are two big differences. In Groh’s 3-4 scheme, Walls said the defensive line is doing more reading and reacting to the offensive line, compared to last year when they would attack at the snap. He’s also lining up over the center, instead of in a gap between the center and guard. It’s called zero-technique.
Regardless of the scheme’s philosophy or where he lines up, Walls said the goal is the same.
“I want to make a tackle or sack every play,” he said.
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Practice review
Johnson was pleased with the team’s effort on Wednesday, but said the fun will begin on Friday when the team will put on pads for the first time.
“You can never tell in shorts,” he said.
Tech ran some more plays out of the shotgun formation, but Johnson cautioned not to read too much into the choice for this under-the-center, run-based team.
“That’s just for you guys,” Johnson said. “You don’t think we’re going to actually use it in a game do you? It’s something to break the monotony in practice.”
He said he hasn’t decided if the team will practice at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday.
Some highlights:
- Wide receiver Stephen Hill caught a beautiful long pass from Tevin Washington. It was the highlight in what started out as an up-and-down day for the QBs and wide receiver, but got better as the drills continued. On Hill’s next trip through, he faked out Rod Sweeting so badly that he could only snag Hill’s shorts as he went by.
- It’s hard to compare since he isn’t running against anyone else, but early enrollee B.J. Bostic looks fast. Charles Perkins, another early enrollee who is competing for snaps at B-back, already looks college-sized. Johnson said that Perkins impressed him during the offseason conditioning drills.
- Former Georgia Southern quarterback Tracy Ham attended practice. Johnson said last fall that Ham is probably the greatest quarterback he’s ever had. Ham was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007. He is the only player in college history to run for 3,000 yards and pass or 5,000 in a career, and was the first Division I-AA player to both run and pass for 1,000 yards in a season, according to Georgia Southern’s web site.
- Groh looks like a kid on Christmas morning, bouncing between players and constantly giving instructions on technique.
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81 comments Add your comment
Timmy
March 31st, 2010
8:15 pm
Thanks for the update, Doug.
GTPhenom
March 31st, 2010
8:16 pm
I state again: Stephen Hill is the next Bay-Bay Thomas. Thank you, and it is awesome to see Coach Groh and the players out there having fun.
GTPhenom
March 31st, 2010
8:17 pm
Wow, that is the earliest I have ever posted.
JB
March 31st, 2010
8:22 pm
can’t wait for next season
jLo
March 31st, 2010
8:22 pm
like the energy I am hearing about. I think Groh will do just fine!
Cuttysark
March 31st, 2010
8:29 pm
Thanks for the nice update Doug. Just ignore the expected Dawg rants. Glad to hear that all of the quarterbacks are looking to get some playing time in the fall behind Josh.
For more Georgia Tech Football articles go to http://isportsweb.com. Go Jackets!
GT Rich
March 31st, 2010
8:55 pm
Someone tell Groh he is gonna get heatstroke if he keeps on wearing pants and long sleeve shirts to afternoon practice…you aint in Va or NY anymore.
yes!
March 31st, 2010
8:55 pm
Seventh!!!
Cleveland, OH jacket
March 31st, 2010
9:00 pm
Wooo! I can not wait to see the Spring game! I plan to be there!
FittyWaystoLeaveYourHewitt
March 31st, 2010
9:03 pm
Good News to hear that some things are going well on both sides of the ball. The warm weather should help highlight conditioning when more strenuous practice begins. Hope Hewitt quits, the bad vibrations from the basketball program might infect the football program.
Dacula Jacket
March 31st, 2010
9:03 pm
Stephen Hill is definitely the next Bay-Bay and Perkins could be the next Dwyer. Keep reloadin Jackets. Can’t wait till fall!
FittyWaystoLeaveYourHewitt
March 31st, 2010
9:05 pm
I can’t wait to see Hewitt at the Spring game, or whenever his next public appearance will be. I will always cheer for the Jackets, but I will never spend a cent of money or a scintilla of energy on applauding CPH. Go Jackets! Go Football Jackets! Go Coaches Johnson & Groh! Go to Hell, Hewitt.
FittyWaystoLeaveYourHewitt
March 31st, 2010
9:06 pm
No doubt we’ll miss BeyBey, but with a more balanced receiver corps we might enjoy a little more success overall in the passing game.
FittyWaystoLeaveYourHewitt
March 31st, 2010
9:07 pm
We know Hill has the moves and some of the younger guys have the speed, but which among them has the best hands? BeyBey was both our long threat and our possession/go to guy last year….it would be better to split up the roles a little more.
Jacket Backer
March 31st, 2010
9:25 pm
see ya’ll on the 24th!…..
Go Jackets!!!
GT GRAD
March 31st, 2010
9:53 pm
Great update…………….keep the info coming!
AlabamaRamblinwreck
March 31st, 2010
10:02 pm
That is awesome, especially the part about Groh bouncing around like it is Christmas morning. LOL
dekalb fan
March 31st, 2010
10:14 pm
Stephen Hill will dominate from the receiver position in the coming years @ Tech. His ability will force Johnson throw more than normal.
Tokyo jacket
March 31st, 2010
10:17 pm
I hope he’s just being coy about the gun. I think he is.
Scott White
March 31st, 2010
10:27 pm
30-24 hahahahaha
GT Fan...
March 31st, 2010
10:32 pm
NICE …Tracy Hamm!! I love it. Wonder if he’ll become more a regular for PJ, and help with the QBs??
I’ve told many a friend & GT fan that when PJ finds the Tracy Hamm, Jamel Holloway, or Tommy Frasier (and he’s out there now or already on the GT roster) this offense will be as unstoppable as the Eagles, Sooners, and Cornhuskers were under their respective QBs.
All the DDFs (delusional dog fans) will continue to claim this offense is high school. But it’s going to be funny as h*LL to watch them squirm when said QB is guiding the GT offense. And it’s going to happen!
Heck, look how good Nesbitt has done – 1,000 yds rushing, 1,000 yds passing last season. And Nesbitt is not one of the said QBs either. It’s going to happen folks. It’s going to happen.
GT Fan...
March 31st, 2010
10:34 pm
Hey Scott ……
45-42 hahahahaha!
you tool.
ACC CHAMPS!
March 31st, 2010
10:43 pm
OMG, love what I am hearing…go get em Jackets..would love to see the offense line up at shotgun on one play against VT and see Bud Foster have a heart attack…
JOSH NESBITT 2010 HEISMAN CANDIDATE
March 31st, 2010
10:45 pm
NESBITT FOR HEISMAN NESBITT FOR HEISMAN NESBITT FOR HEISMAN NESBITT FOR HEISMAN NESBITT FOR HEISMAN NESBITT FOR HEISMAN NESBITT FOR HESIMAN NESBITT FOR HEISMAN NESBITT FOR HEISMAN NESBITT FOR HEISMAN
messin with sasquatch
March 31st, 2010
10:48 pm
hey scott – beat the gators – just kidding – never will happen.
GT65
March 31st, 2010
10:57 pm
Thanks for info..everything looks good so for Groh and Sims.
Fire Paul Hewitt……….
StingerSplash
March 31st, 2010
11:15 pm
Tracy ruled. No doubt about it. Watch the 85 and 86 national championship games to see just how good he was. 306 passing, 180 rushing against Larry Lacewell’s Arkansas State Indians in the 86 NC game, with PJ calling the plays.
son_sir
March 31st, 2010
11:26 pm
Tracy Ham is one of the greatest college players of all time. Period. Scoff if you like……but scoff also at Jerry Rice, Walter Payton, and Mean Joe Green. Good to hear The Legend was on The Flats. Leave some magic for the Jackets Tracy.
Tokyo jacket
March 31st, 2010
11:39 pm
For what it’s worth, Nesbitt is totally within reach of Hamm’s numbers. He currently has 2602 yards passing in his career and 2069 yards rushing. He would need 2398 yards passing (171 ypg if we play in the ACCCG) and just 931 yards rushing (67 ypg if we play in the ACCCG). This would produce only the second player in NCAA history, first in FBS to pass for 5,000 yards and rush for 3,000.
My take is that Nesbitt can do it, but it’s not very likely. This would probably put him in serious Heisman contention and GT in the Top 5.
JOSH NESBITT 2010 HEISMAN CANDIDATE
March 31st, 2010
11:46 pm
Toyko Jacket you the man 2nd to only Josh
Tokyo jacket
March 31st, 2010
11:52 pm
I’ll accept that now that Bay Bay and Dwyer are gone.
Cuttysark
April 1st, 2010
1:01 am
Tokyo Jacket,
What is truly impressive is that Josh Nesbitt wasn’t even recruited for this offensive system. That is a testament to his athletic ability, toughness, and more importantly, his team first attitude. Now that the first two recruiting classes are coming up for Paul Johnson, this machine will really start to operate at maximum efficiency.
GT Fan,
Nice job of handling the folks who are always on the wrong blog! You are also right on the mark about the quarterback of the future. But I will say this; Josh Nesbitt is a warrior thriving in an offense because he is a TEAM Guy first and foremost! That is leadership not found in too many programs. Glad he is a Yellow Jacket! Keep up the good work!
Tokyo jacket
April 1st, 2010
2:33 am
Thanks Cutty, but I disagree a little bit. I hope M doesn’t filet me for this, but CCG did a good job getting Nesbitt to the flats. It doesn’t matter what type of system he was recruited for. If I were starting a team without an offensive coordinator, he’s the kind of guy I’d want at QB. He’s a leader. He’s got wheels. He’s got an arm. I think he could play in any system and be productive.
AMG
April 1st, 2010
7:14 am
Football news is sooooo much better than basketball. I am looking forward to this year. I think Tech will be alot better than most are giving them credit for, Much like last year and the year before.
GTpak
April 1st, 2010
7:24 am
Getting a shot of football news is like finding an oasis in the desert. Thanks Doug, keep it coming!
GT Fan...
April 1st, 2010
7:48 am
Tokyo … Cutty is right – Nesbitt was not recruited for the triple option offense. He was a shotgun QB in high school, and obviously a very atheletic one. Gailey, like every other school recruiting him, wanted him for his athletic skills, with the thinking they would “mold” him into a great college QB. Nesbitt’s tough as nails, and a great young man with tremendous leadership.
Does anyone know what the recruiting violations are that have Daniel Drummond suspended for at least 10 games? Sounds serious with it being AT LEAST that many games …..
Jacket Attack
April 1st, 2010
8:34 am
What’s the Robot doing during spring practice?
Minnesota Jacket
April 1st, 2010
8:37 am
Here at Tech the 2 main rumors heard are steroids, and flunking classes. Key word there being Rumors heard on campus.
Johboy
April 1st, 2010
8:48 am
Thank Goodness we have Al Groh. PJ will take care of moving the chains , but it’s the other side that has always concerned me.If we are feared on defense the victories will become common. Think how hard it is to stop our offense…now think about what it would be like if our special teams got turn overs and the D was capable of keeping teams to under say .. 20 points a game? SCARY .
BigTimeTechFan
April 1st, 2010
9:19 am
Will Corry Earls win the 2nd receiver slot now that he’s move back to WR from DB.
Is Bostic getting any snaps a QB?
Perkins – Any chance he wins B back job and we keep R Jones and AA at A backs?
Ham is one of the greatest I ever saw play, I would say greatest but not being Div 1 I don’t think that would be fare to Herchsel, Bo Jackson, Tommy Frasier, Tim Tebows, and Joey Hamilton. But I will say he was in their league.
BigTimeTechFan
April 1st, 2010
9:21 am
Here at Tech the 2 main rumors heard are steroids?
That was my guess, I repeat just a guess I have not reason other then if it was grades they would have said something.
KeithB
April 1st, 2010
9:28 am
I love the fact that all the QBs are getting reps. In this offense, you need a backup that won’t come in shell-shocked. All of these guys should be fighting like Sims. Days is the guy I am excited to see at QB when he gets his shot. I look forward to the report when they finish up in pads on Friday. That’s when you separate the men from the boys!
jackets
April 1st, 2010
9:34 am
its not steroids.. look at the guy’s weight the last few months.. he’s lost a ton.. cant be steroids
KeithB
April 1st, 2010
9:42 am
Hey jackets, losing weight, look up Clenbuterol.
jackets
April 1st, 2010
9:57 am
hmm.. interesting
CoachJRB
April 1st, 2010
10:25 am
Thanks for the updates! Are the practices open to the public? I would love to watch Saturday, please let us know when and where – when you know.
mwh6767
April 1st, 2010
10:39 am
I hope whatever it is with drummond he gets on the right track this year. Hope it doesnt become a bigger problem and he has to leave Tech. Kids a beast and would give tech big time depth at b-back with perkins for the next 3 yrs. Can’t wait til summer when some the rest of the incoming freshmen get here. Tech has some studs coming in esp. on the defensive side of the ball that will push for playing time. Love the fact that Groh is enjoying himself, was worried he may be burnt out after the deal with UVA. Should only make for a better environment to for the players to pick up the 3-4. I bet you see the shotgun this year. Heard that this spring isnt the only time its been worked on. PJ just doesnt do things for sh!ts and grins. Its coming out in a couple games, bank on it! Also to all the tech fans who can show up for the T-day game!!! Make it a great atmosphere like it is at other colleges!!!
Saint Simon
April 1st, 2010
10:44 am
((((((((((((((((((UGA 30 – GT 24))))))))))))))))))))))))))!!!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
WE RUN THIS STATE!
Joe
April 1st, 2010
10:52 am
Hill has great potential. I look forward to him delivering, but he has a ways to go before we call him the next Bay-Bay. His running and catching abilities are fine. He has to add considerable weight and strength to be an effective blocker on the corners. Look at tape on some of the big runs outside from last year. Most of them, Thomas had put a defender on their @ss.
Cuttysark
April 1st, 2010
11:31 am
Tokyo Jacket,
I agree that CCG did a good job of recruiting some talent to the Flats, but he was never able to utilize it anywhere near the level that Paul Johnson has done. I would think that even m would have to agree with that fact. But that three (3) game stretch at the end of 2006 including the ACCCG was the worst coaching I have ever seen in college football. That is where CPJ thrives and brings this program up to the next level.
GT Fan,
Not certain what the NCAA violation involving Daniel Drummond consists of, however, it could be as arcane as using a #2 pencil when a student was required to use a black ink pen. Given that he can still participate in practice and is officially on the team, it is probably some petty rule infraction that has a healthy penalty attached.
mwh6767,
You are correct that we need to start pulling our weight as fans and get out in force to the spring game again this year. Last year was a good start with about 10k, but we can do much better as a fan base for April 24, 2010. Al Groh will thrive being a DC once again. Given that he always has enjoyed coaching that side of the ball, and has been very successful, this will work out just fine for both him and CPJ. Also great work responding to the folks who can’t seem to find the right blog. I enjoy your responses.
For more Georgia Tech Football articles go to http://isportsweb.com. Go Jackets!
Steady GT Fan
April 1st, 2010
11:33 am
I am doubling my season tickets this year. Its a great atmosphere to bring friends and family. Tailgating is great. I hope a lot of us consider doing the same thing. We need to pack that stadium.
kshizzle
April 1st, 2010
11:38 am
Steven Hill is taller and faster then Bey Bey, thus he is not the next Bey Bey. Dare I say he more resembles CJ. So let’s say he is the next Calvin Johnson, yeah that sounds good. I just think he adds more vertical potential to our offense and feel Josh has shown the capability to do these kinds of passes. Bey Bey actually dropped/didn’t catch at least 4 TD passes that were perfectly thown the last year or two. If Hill has better hands then Bey Bey (not the best in my opinion), that with some improvement from Josh and our passing game is improved from last year. Maybe 2600 yards is not out of the question and with a healthy year you know he will break 1000 yards rushing. Thus 5000 and 3000 is legitimately in reach. Wouldn’t hurt our bottom line of trying to go undefeated and winning it all if he does this. Bottom line our offense will likely be better this year and with some actual defense being played we have that potential. This despite the talent we lost.
GT Rich
April 1st, 2010
11:46 am
I’ve stood next to Calvin, Bey Bey and Stephen Hill (not all at once of course). Hill is taller and faster like Calvin. Bey Bey is stronger like Calvin. Let’s face it, no one will ever be Calvin. If Hill adds some strength and keeps his speed, he could resemble Calvin in two years. Resemble is the best we can hope for….Calvin was one of a kind.
Stinger
April 1st, 2010
1:06 pm
I think it is hilarious that Saint Simons got all UGay’s goat so bad that they have stolen his handle and use it daily. LMFAO
Concerned Old Techie
April 1st, 2010
1:25 pm
Gotta love the awakening of Sims. When he asked the WR’s “where do you like the ball thrown” I’m surprised the WR’s didn’t say – well if you keep it out of the stands that would be a big improvement. We need someone that can throw the ball if we expect to continue the past success running.
Coach Johnson needs to put some work into the passing game now. Once teams see Josh throw a few they will focus on the run and shut us down. Sure we get lucky every once in a while throwing but it is obvious no one respects our passing game. As the ACC regroups and puts better teams on the field we slide backwards. Last year was more a result of the ACC being down as it was GT dominating. Need proof – UGA Farmers – Iowa Hawkeyes – both mediocre teams.
Big B CH 99
April 1st, 2010
1:36 pm
If I were PJ I would think about bringing Ham on staff as my QB coach if he wants the job. I’m sure PJ likes to work w/ the QB’s a lot himself, but no one ran PJ’s offense better than Ham. I wasn’t around when he was playing in College but from what I heard what was so deadly about him was his ability to throw on the run. I heard he would get out on the perimeter and fire a strike 20 yds down field. That makes the Offense almost un-stoppable if U have a QB that can throw accurately on the move. Josh isn’t a real accurate passer, I wonder if Ham could help him w/ that.
Big B CH 99
April 1st, 2010
1:42 pm
One question is Chris Jackson (the transfer from ‘Bama) practicing this spring? I think he might get some snaps at A-back, we don’t know who the 2nd A-back starter will be, Roddy @ 1, Allen @ B, & then who knows who’ll start @ the A opposite Roddy. I’m guessing we’ll see a rotation of Peebles, Wright, Jackson, & possible Orwin Smith.
I think that w/ Dwyer gone we’ll put Allen at B-back to get him more carries. Last yr he was clearly our second best RB behind Dwyer, so we put him at A-back so that him & Dwyer could be on the field at the same time. Allen is too talented to leave him on the sidelines last yr, backing up Jon. He wouldn’t have gotten 5 carries a game.
RAMBLIN
April 1st, 2010
2:31 pm
I see Roddy Jones and Chris Jackson sharing most of the carries at a-back. Roddy looked bad at blocking during several games last year, so it may come down to who works hardest. AA will definitely be the starting B-back with Perkins and Lyons getting reps for next year.
Sucks to see Drummond out for ten games. Hope he gets what ever is going on straightened out since he could also be a force as a linebacker if the b-back did not need the depth.
Odw
April 1st, 2010
2:44 pm
Big B,
Chris Jackson is out this spring with some kind of injury. Will be back for summer workouts. He’ll have to work his way up the depth chart this fall.
Delbert D.
April 1st, 2010
2:48 pm
Allen is a sure thing at B-back. On the A-back rotation, don’t forget Lucas Cox. Last year was his first full year at A, since he backed up Dwyer at B in 2008. Lyons is out with an injury for the spring, so a lot of guys will get serious work B-back.
Georgia Tech For Life
April 1st, 2010
2:56 pm
SCOTT WHITE INDEPENDENCE BOWL HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Big B CH 99
April 1st, 2010
3:12 pm
I’m a Mngt major at Tech so I’ve met a few of the player, & I knew Jackson had hurt his knee last fall, but I didn’t know if he was back yet. I know Perkins from H.S., he was Fresh. @ Collins Hill when I was a Sr, but I think he’ll redshirt this yr. AA will start @ B, Lyons & Richard Watson will back him up.
I like Lucas, but above all else, he’s a blocker. He should play more @ A-back to help seal of the edge blocking, & maybe some @ B as a blocker in passing downs.
Not Disappointed
April 1st, 2010
6:21 pm
Good days are head on the Flats! Love it! Ramblin Wreck!
Stinger
April 1st, 2010
7:37 pm
Just go ahead and hand us the National Championship. Eat your heart out dawg fans.
redneck dawg
April 1st, 2010
8:08 pm
stinger winning a circle jerk is nothing to brag about.CHUMP!Who are you going to threaten today bring it my way nerd.
WPinAZ
April 1st, 2010
11:28 pm
Seems like all have pretty much “penciled in” AA or LC or CP to be the #1 B back. Any word on the progression of Richard Watson? I’ve been waiting to see this kid play, but behind JD he just had to wait his turn. Well….it’s go time for this kid. Doug, can you please provide an update/insight? I’d like to hear it’s his job to lose.
FittyWaystoLeaveYourHewitt
April 2nd, 2010
3:38 am
When the team sets goals for the Fall I hope they put “Beat Georgia” back at the top of their list. With Hewitt’s losing record to the pups we can’t even count on a measly basketball win anymore to take a bit of the sting out of losing on the football field. This year will not be championship season probably, but whether it is or isn’t, beat UGA.
FittyWaystoLeaveYourHewitt
April 2nd, 2010
3:39 am
Tech football good. Tech basketball bad.
Stinger
April 2nd, 2010
8:30 am
redneck dawg, your name says it all. I will Bitch slap you silly if you don’t get off this blog you dumb country bumpkin. Now get outta here before it’s too late.
Dave from GT
April 2nd, 2010
8:59 am
The first saturday after thanksgiving…….. that is all that matters.!!!!
GT Letterman
April 2nd, 2010
9:46 am
Tracy Ham is one of the great all-time college QB’s, regardless of division.
ATL XMAN
April 2nd, 2010
9:56 am
stinger and the rest of the ga tech fans living in la la land..you need to wake up..you guys are way off if you even think that tech will win the acc this year..you have no returning good players for that joke of a offense ither than nesbitt, who is a gaily recruit, and he cant run every play. i know pj will try to run him every play because thats what the high school offense calls for, the best player runs the ball every play. the problem with that is that this is not high school and nesbitt wont make it pass the 4th game without some injurie that will cause him to miss a few games and then what will tech high school offense do? it will show its true colors and that is it will look like a high school team out there playing a div 1 team..telling you guys are setting your selves up for a big let down if you think you guys will look anything like you have the last 2 years with gailys players.
ATL XMAN
April 2nd, 2010
9:56 am
did tracy hamm go pro?
GT Letterman
April 2nd, 2010
10:01 am
Tracy Ham – yes, he played for a long time in the CFL. Was inducted into their Hall of Fame, and won their Grey Cup and was MVP. One of the great CFL players of all time. And, a really humble guy.
ATL XMAN
April 2nd, 2010
10:47 am
thanks..i have never heard of him until now.
also ga tech fan….nesbitt didnt do jack against uga ..mia or iowa for that matter.when he has to go against defenses that have a very good front four he is in trouble and now that he doesnt have dwyer to help out he is going to be road kill by the ens of the year. poor guy wont be able to walk without a crutch by the end of next year.
if this offense is so good then why when they go up against the better def lines they are shut down. good offense dont get shut down like that. most of those yards that tech gets are all on decpetion hoping that def cant find the ball in time. this offense is only being run by high schools and div 1aa teams for a reason..it wont work when all gailys players are gone. not in div 1A/ tech will be yeat again made fun of.
GT
April 2nd, 2010
12:31 pm
It’s going to be a long, long year.
James
April 2nd, 2010
2:09 pm
I got to see Georgia beat the snot out of Tech and then got to witness the mighty jackets fall to Kennesaw State in baseball in a less than 6 months…
SILLY UGA FAN
April 2nd, 2010
2:41 pm
ATL XMAN,
Just to humor you a little I will bite. What do you base your comments on? Do you have anything other than your biased opinion to back any of these claims? Do you know something that nobody else does in saying that CPJ’s recruits on o-line will not work better than Gaileys? Does the lack of depth for the last two years not play in any way to you? Are you saying that VT, NC, and Clemson had no defense? Are you saying 340 yards of offense and 24 points means UGA stopped GT? UGA won a hard fought game and got some good break away runs against what everybody knew was a bad defense. Iawo and the “U” can claim beating GT down, UGA can only claim a win.
JamesIzIn2Men
April 9th, 2010
2:40 pm
Hey James,
Cherry picking, eh…. No mention of your cellar dweller UGA baseball team or how GT beat the snot out UGA… oh yea, didn’t UGA lose to Kennesaw State as well….by like a freakin 11-1 score?
GT is ranked 2nd in the NATION as has a losing record to NO-ONE in the state.
UGA is either the 3rd or 4th best team in the STATE and has a losing record to everyone they have played in the state… Go Diamond Dawgs, eh James…
This UGA fan says it best… maybe go-go-gadget Mark Richt ought to hire him as a motivational speaker for the football team.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbwB3q-c_pg
SomethingSmellsInHere
April 9th, 2010
2:50 pm
Hey Mutts,
You are in the wrong blog… you guys should get over to your own blog where they are crowning the Dawgs the Pre-Season national champs for the 30th year in a row….
That is a pretty staggering streak 30 in a row…. let’s keep it up mutts….
Hey after tomorrow’s G-Day Game and your hosting of the University of Louisiana @ Lafayette, the Dawgs are going to be 2-0 and well on their way ………….
buzzbrain
April 10th, 2010
1:52 pm
If Tech doesn’t want to be in all of those predicaments they were in last year, they need to use Cox for blocking, as well as an option once in awhile…..Besides, I bet you don’t have to worry about him getting in trouble for his grades or the use of illegal substance abuse……..