Tech’s depth chart released
Georgia Tech released its depth chart on Saturday:
OFFENSE
QB
Josh Nesbitt, Sr.
Tevin Washington, R-So.
B-back
Anthony Allen, R-Sr.
Preston Lyons, R-Jr. or
Lucas Cox, R-Sr.
A-back
Roddy Jones, R-Jr.
Orwin Smith, So.
A-back
Embry Peeples, Jr.
Marcus Wright, Jr.
WR
Kevin Cone, R-Sr.
Tyler Melton, R-Jr.
WR
Stephen Hill, So.
Quentin Sims, R-So.
LT
Phil Smith, R-So.
Tyler Kidney, R-Fr.
LG
Will Jackson, R-Fr.
Nick McRae, R-So.
C
Sean Bedford, R-Sr.
Jay Finch, R-Fr.
RG
Omoregie Uzzi, R-So.
Zach Krish, R-Sr.
RT
Austin Barrick, R-Sr. or
Nick Claytor, R-Jr.
DEFENSE
E
Izaan Cross, So.
Robert Hall, R-Sr.*
DT
T.J. Barnes, R-So.
Shawn Green, Fr.
E
Jason Peters, R-Jr.
Ben Anderson, R-Sr.
OLB
Steven Sylvester, Jr.
Malcolm Munroe, R-So.
OLB
Anthony Egbuniwe, R-Sr.
A.T. Barnes, R-Sr.
ILB
Brad Jefferson, Sr.
Brandon Watts, R-Fr.
ILB
Kyle Jackson, R-Jr.
Brandon Watts, R-Fr.
RCB
Mario Butler, Sr.
Rod Sweeting, So.
LCB
Dominique Reese, R-Sr.
Louis Young, Fr.
S
Cooper Taylor, R-So.
Mario Edwards, R-Sr.
S
Isaiah Johnson, Fr.
Jerrard Tarrant, R-Jr.
K
Scott Blair, Sr.
KO
Scott Blair, Sr.
P
Chandler Anderson, R-Jr. or
Sean Poole, R-Fr.
PR
Jerrard Tarrant
KOR
Orwin Smith, So.
Daniel McKayhan, R-So.
LS
Tyler Morgan, So.
SS
Jeff Lentz, R-Sr.
*-currently suspended
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GT #1
August 28th, 2010
9:28 pm
Awesome! One week left. Great to see some of CPJ guys working hard. Go Jackets!!
Todd
August 28th, 2010
9:30 pm
Last!
Ray
August 28th, 2010
9:33 pm
What’s the CPJ
Jackets2010
August 28th, 2010
9:43 pm
coach paul johnson, cpj for short
Interesting
August 28th, 2010
9:44 pm
Our o-line is really young, but our d-line is filled with veterans. I think we could see a complete shift from last year where our offensive front could be shaky but our defensive front can apply real pressure this year. Also I’m sure I’m not the only one shocked by the fact that tarrant won’t be starting. I know he had some coverage issues last year but still he should beat out a freshman especially with his play-making abilities.
Bug Zapper
August 28th, 2010
9:47 pm
Hope one of these girls can catch the ball when it counts!
TDone
August 28th, 2010
9:53 pm
A couple of suprises, but I am both pleased and satisfied.
Stay hungry my friends!!!
Daniel
August 28th, 2010
10:01 pm
Am I the only one surprised that Terrant is not a starter? He had all the big interceptions last season. Wow. Terrant cant play over Cooper Taylor?
Bug Zapper
August 28th, 2010
10:08 pm
Convert Terrant into reciever!
JacketFan
August 28th, 2010
10:41 pm
The surprise for me (excepting the Tarrant issue) is Lyons over Cox at A-Back. I’ve always liked Preston and am glad to see that he performed so well this summer.
Captain Obvious
August 28th, 2010
10:41 pm
Did anyone watch the Orange Bowl? Iowa ran 8 of the 1st 9 plays at Tarrant. They had a full month to prepare and found Tarrant to be he weak link. Unless he is greatly improved he should be sitting. I believe in the coach’s and the decisions they make. Go Jackets!!
JacketFan
August 28th, 2010
10:42 pm
Er, that would be B-Back … I’m “retarted”
Cleveland, OH jacket
August 28th, 2010
10:46 pm
JacketFan, look closely. It says Lyons OR Cox.
Vegas Jackette
August 28th, 2010
10:55 pm
Tarrant will score as punt returner and make some big plays, go get em Jackets!
Texas Jacket
August 28th, 2010
10:57 pm
Isaiah Johnson is the real deal….coaches made a good decision. Tarrant takes too many plays off.
joe schmoe
August 28th, 2010
11:00 pm
Man , I’m happy for TJ Barnes. Sounds like he really stepped up tis offseason. Tarrant is sorta an attention fetters but Isaah Johnson must be the real deal.
1Jacket7
August 28th, 2010
11:04 pm
No, I believe our O-Line will be stronger than ever. This is an experienced group that has been in the system for all three years. Well except for Will Jackson who has had an excellent camp. Coach has been talking about how well these guys are competing. I see it as great sign that we have some great talent on the Flats when they beat out Terrant and Edwards. But, I really think it is just a depth chart and that everyone on that list will be getting some significant playing time. Look at the chart. When a player gets tired he is backed up with someone that is just as good maybe better on any given day. Not drop off. On Offense and Defense we finally have the depth we need to crush folks. Now we just need to go out and do it.
joe schmoe
August 28th, 2010
11:08 pm
That middle is gonna be solid too with Kyle Jackson and Jefferson back together like the 09 season.
GT GRAD
August 28th, 2010
11:18 pm
Impressive group of players……….the more time players spend with Coach PJ & the offensive staff, the better players they become on the football field.
I truly believe we have a similar set of coaches on the defensive side of the ball; time will tell, but I hope the defensive staff has these players ready……..new system might require soem time to gel and play fast without “thinking” about position and responsibilities.
This year might be awesome; however, tough tough schedule & new D could spell trouble…….I really hope not and I have a good feeling that GT will end up with 9-11 wins! The future is so stink’n bright with these coaches. the offensive & defensive schemes AND the talented players signing with GT. These coaches will mold the team into a force in NCAA football and the next decade or so GT will be playing some stellar football!
Go GT!
ArkyTech
August 28th, 2010
11:24 pm
I would be excited, but since no on at ESPN is giving us a chance, I guess we aren’t that good after all.
Slim Pickena
August 28th, 2010
11:41 pm
I farted.
1Jacket7
August 28th, 2010
11:45 pm
Paul Johnson, go over to the UGA blog. There are plenty of Pricks there!
jacket
August 28th, 2010
11:58 pm
What happened to Logan Walls? I thought he was the starting NT, and why isn’t he 2nd string?
1Jacket7
August 29th, 2010
12:08 am
Jacket, he is injured. No details but if not on depth chart it may be serious enough to miss a game or two.
GT Sambo
August 29th, 2010
12:20 am
Man I hope Logan Walls gets healthy soon. I think TJ can make a big impact, but everything I’ve read says he’s not ready to play every down.
North Ave Pimp
August 29th, 2010
2:19 am
Not sure I ever seen Terrant take a play off but burned a few times yes. He is a risk taker but I like his style of play. High energy, we need him on the field somewhere.
Born2Buzz
August 29th, 2010
4:54 am
Notice how many redshirts there are! That is a great sign that the depth we need to compete with the big boys (yes, the SEC teams) is getting there. Looking forward to a great season.
Jesse Stone
August 29th, 2010
6:46 am
Does anyone know what happened to So. LB Julian Burnett? I thought he played well last year when he had the opportunity but he’s not on the 2-deep chart this year.
Buzz Me
August 29th, 2010
6:49 am
LOL 1 JAcket 7
Fla. Jacket
August 29th, 2010
7:06 am
Hey…. We don’t play FSU or BC…. no S E.C. teams except UGA.. S.C. STATE and MIDDLE Tennessee.. could (should)easily win 10 games…. Go Jackets !!!
aw
August 29th, 2010
7:42 am
Who is Tyler Kidney?
GAJacket
August 29th, 2010
7:55 am
Walls and Lanier had a stomach bug last week and had to sit out of practice a couple days. Both should be back Monday.
Chris
August 29th, 2010
8:04 am
People keep talking about what we lost last year. Only 4 guys. We will lose a lot of starters after this season. Perhaps as many as 8-9. I think with nesbitt, we can win another acc and possibly go undefeated. Next year will be tougher imo with a new qb.
ToeMeetsLeather
August 29th, 2010
8:26 am
Hey BUG ZAPPER welcome to our blog. Can you confirm that UGA has moved the location our their preseason preperation to inside the wire at the Athens-Clarke County jail?
you had your chance
August 29th, 2010
8:51 am
Hey insect lovers…. you had the best chance you’re ever gonna get to beat the dawgs and you weren’t man enough to beat the worst UGA team in a decade, at home with two weeks to prepare. If you have’t caught on yet CPJ dosn’t have a ver good record outside the ACC except for playing weaklings like Vandy and Miss St. ( see LSU and Iowa)
Just remember, no matter who the coach is at tek, no matter how many UGA players get arrested for traffic violations or underaged drinking it doesn’t change anything…. you can’t beat us on the football field. Think CPJ will ever win a bowl game at tek? Doesn’t look like it
ToeMeetsLeather
August 29th, 2010
8:57 am
Short memory CHANCE? I guess you don’t remember Dwyer juking the DB to his back side for the go ahead TD in 2008.
Dacula Jacket
August 29th, 2010
9:46 am
Move Tarrant to offense. We need to get the ball in his hands.
Tallahassee Jacket
August 29th, 2010
10:02 am
Tyler Kidney is a walk-on. So was Bedford….
1Jacket7
August 29th, 2010
10:07 am
Wow, if a season was ever more ripe for adding another national championship to the Flats, I haven’t seen it. OSU is #2 gets beat by Miami. Boise State #3 gets beat by Va. Tech. UNC beats LSU. UGA just has a winning season. We play them all. Yes, we need to go undefeated, and Oh, that puts us in the ACC Championship with say FSU who beats Oklahoma. Wow, there is no reason why we wouldn’t be in the Top 2 of the country by then. Well GT, if you want it, it is there for the taking. Let Go!!! Go Jackets!! I believe in you.
Slippery when Wet 5150.
August 29th, 2010
10:39 am
Have to agree with some on here. Tarrant needs to be on the field. He can make plays and Score. The D needs to make stops and get the other team to punt as much ae we can so Tarrant can get the ball in his hands a lot.
Eastof A1A
August 29th, 2010
11:00 am
Tarrant is a ball hawk, but a weak tackler. (remember Deion Sanders?) I hear this FR Johnson can lay the wood, which is what a safety needs to do. Especially if our front seven don’t improve a lot from last year.
JACKETS ARE ULTIMATE ROAD WARRIORS
August 29th, 2010
12:11 pm
goal is for 14 wins an undefeated season, I assure you that is the team’s goal, CPJ and this team would not set lesser goals, Tarrant is a good player and it will work itself out. I am surprised more GT fans aren’t more concerned with Kansas. One mor week. GO Jackets
11-0-1 1990 National Champs
August 29th, 2010
12:16 pm
1Jacket7 – I hope you’re predicting the future, certainly could happen exactly like that.
GT Bball Fan
August 29th, 2010
12:18 pm
Tarrant gets burned in coverage and is a weak tackler. He is also probably the best athlete on the team, we need to find a spot for him (besides punt team).
ssi
August 29th, 2010
12:55 pm
Thank you coach Johnson. After seeing you on tv I decided to do something about my man boobs and got a reduction. Thanks coach CPJ..
Daniel
August 29th, 2010
1:38 pm
Im also interested in this.. Where is LB Julian Burnett?? He looked to play pretty well last season.
Delbert D.
August 29th, 2010
1:49 pm
Burnett is an ILB in this D, and he’s a bit undersized. He’s on the April 24 depth chart.
Delbert D.
August 29th, 2010
1:50 pm
SS Taylor is back at better than full strength, and same 4.4 speed as he had as a freshman.
dawgfan
August 29th, 2010
2:02 pm
On this blog alone the Techies mentioned “crushing” opponents, an undefeated season, and a national championship. Yet, WE’RE the delusional ones?
You people are simply too stupid to insult.
Delbert D.
August 29th, 2010
2:45 pm
I think the least likely of 1Jacket’s game scenarios is VT beating Boise State. If it were later in the season it would be more likely. VT is said by some to have 5 starters returning on defense. Only 2 were 13-game starters. The other “3″ returning starters had 8, 5 and 4 starts in 2009. I’ll give them 3-1/2 returning starters. It helps against Boise St. that one of the full starters is CB Rashad Carmichael. The other cornerback from 2009 Chris Hill with 2 starts. He may or may not start.
I’m really interested to see how Ohio State will handle Miami’s enormous OL. Their 2-deep is bigger than most NFL teams. Can they beat speed? Is “enormous” better than “big and tough”, ala Iowa last year?
All of these will be very interesting games. VT needs to prove me wrong.