Nesbitt out for regular season with broken arm
BLACKSBURG, VA. — Georgia Tech quarterback Joshua Nesbitt is likely out for the season with a broken arm, according to coach Paul Johnson.
Nesbitt said he hit his right arm on Davon Morgan’s knee as he was trying to tackle him after an interception near the goal line in the second quarter. Nesbitt said the arm went immediately numb. He was taken to the locker room at halftime and didn’t return to the game, which Georgia Tech lost 28-21. The loss ended any hopes Georgia Tech had of defending its ACC championship.
After the game, with his arm tucked underneath his warm-up top, Nesbitt said he’s going to try to make it back for a bowl game, presuming Tech can win at least one of its three remaining games and qualify for the postseason for the 14th consecutive year. Tech could play in a bowl anywhere from six-eight weeks from now.
“I’m just trying to stay positive, keep positives thoughts going through my mind and just keep the team uplifted,” he said.
It was a bittersweet night for the senior.
With a 71-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, Nesbitt became the most prolific rushing quarterback in ACC history, breaking a record held formerly by Clemson’s Woodrow Dantzler.
Assuming he doesn’t return for the rest of this, his final season, Nesbitt will finish with 2,806 yards rushing and 3,276 yards passing.
Nesbitt said this setback makes his role as one of the team’s leaders even more important. He said his focus now will be on making sure that Tevin Washington, who took over at quarterback, stays focused.
“These guys didn’t come here to be perennial backups,” Johnson said. “They came to play.”
Washington led the team to one game-tying touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, and almost led them to another at the end of the game. However, the rally came up short when Washington was intercepted in the corner of the end zone by Rashad Carmichael.
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DN
November 5th, 2010
12:09 pm
has been nothing but class*
Technophobia
November 5th, 2010
12:10 pm
The name jackers just confirm all the stereotypes about ignorant, obnoxious dawg fans. What a bunch of losers. thwg
DN
November 5th, 2010
12:12 pm
Nesbitt will be forgotten about very quickly.
Tevin Washington is the man! He’s faster than Nesbitt and a much better passer.
Nesbitt was a gritty competitor but he really wasn’t that skilled.
supersize that, mutt
November 5th, 2010
12:13 pm
we are classless.
DN
November 5th, 2010
12:17 pm
DN @ 12:12 & supersize that, mutt @ 12:13 = same ignorant uga fan
DN
November 5th, 2010
12:17 pm
DN @ 12:17
same ignorant DN
DN
November 5th, 2010
12:18 pm
2nd DN @ 12:17
same ignorant DN that is imitating the same ignorant DN
DN
November 5th, 2010
12:19 pm
hey look. my screen name is neato. its the same on WoW too. look me up.
jaxf
November 5th, 2010
12:19 pm
Joshua, you have made Grant Field a great place to be over the past few years. You will continue to succeed in anything you do! Good luck, I know we will be hearing great things about you in the future.
Technophobia
November 5th, 2010
12:22 pm
Washington may be faster than Nesbitt but he can’t break tackles like he can. We’ll need to OL to do their job better to get the same results. Should happen next year when we’ll be a little more experienced on the OL.
SoCal Dawg
November 5th, 2010
12:23 pm
To the real DN, I’ve had the same problem with people posting as me. You would think that AJC would have a system that wouldn’t allow it to happen.
Systemic
November 5th, 2010
12:25 pm
Man I hate it for Nesbitt. So glad he got the record before this happened though. He’s been double tough his entire career and will be missed on 3rd and 4th and short for sure. But, as others have mentioned Washington’s a solid backup, and as I have maintained all along, Nesbitt’s a warrior but he will not be the best Tech QB under Paul Johnson.
4 ncs are better than 1
November 5th, 2010
12:26 pm
Thanks for all the memories, Joshua! You have the heart of a lion and you will NEVER be forgotten! Good luck with your future and I hope like hell to see you one more time in the gold and white! Get well and make it back for the bowl game!!!!!
chris975d
November 5th, 2010
12:27 pm
Observer – No, I’m not that surprised by the double standard, I see it first hand every day operating a business near Athens. I’m in the heartland of ignorant UGA fans. But that being said, I do see quite a few classy UGA fans…they do exist. But every team has their “ignorant double standard” fans…even we (Tech) do.
DN- yes, Washington does look to be a great potential QB, and may have more speed and a better arm than Nesbitt, but I doubt he has the heart and determination Nesbitt has…not many do. Nesbitt overcomes any physical limitations with his heart. Most athletes with natural ability seem to lack in heart, and vice versa. Very few QB’s could put their team on their shoulders and carry them to a win like Nesbitt could. Hopefully Washington will have a 1/10th of the heart Joshua had/has.
DN
November 5th, 2010
12:30 pm
Thanks SoCal Dawg. It can get so frustrating. I’ve tried to report every single comment. I’m thinking about sending an email in. Does that work? Please help.
DN
November 5th, 2010
12:32 pm
chris975d,
I promise you Washington has just as big of a heart as Nesbitt. He’s been a big leader in a behind the scenes type way already this year. Nesbitt will always be remembered for getting the ball rolling, but Washington will be revered as one of the greats.
fake DN
November 5th, 2010
12:33 pm
SoCal Dawg,
the tech fans hating on you is one of my inspirations.
DN
November 5th, 2010
12:34 pm
DN @ 12:30 and 12:30 is the same ignorant uga mutt.
and this is the same ignorant DN.
ManUp...
November 5th, 2010
12:43 pm
It was a pleasure to watch Joshua Nesbitt’s entire starting career in person on The Flats. His gritty never-give-up persona (likely molded by CPJ’s coaching) is something a lot of Tech men can take as a good example. What a leader!
As for Tevin, Syms, and Lee: Welcome to your time, gentlemen. Build on what you’ve seen from Nesbitt, and there will be no limiting what Tech can achieve.
I love that even with a loss and a freak accident the White and Gold are still looking ahead to a future that’s looking bright. GO JACKETS!
SoCal Dawg
November 5th, 2010
12:44 pm
fake DN,
You’re ignorant. And there are some ignorant Tech fans as well. Every team has them.
fake DN
November 5th, 2010
12:45 pm
I agree I’m ignorant. But man is it a heck of a lot of fun getting techies riled up.
timthebrave
November 5th, 2010
12:47 pm
Really a tough loss for jacket fans. Nesbitt played with a lot of heart..I guess it’s time to start preparing for next year just like georgia….Look forward to the game between the hedges. Go dawgs!
5150 P.O.A.D
November 5th, 2010
12:48 pm
Josh I will always remember the play you made to get the turnover back. Nesbitt just grabbed the ball back from the VT Player and just looked at him like he was a fool.
Technophobia
November 5th, 2010
12:50 pm
I don’t question Washington’s heart but I’m not so sure he’ll be as durable as Nesbitt. Glad we’ve got Sims as a backup.
Technophobia
November 5th, 2010
12:51 pm
POAD, I think that play last year was against FSU. It was an awesome play, one for the all time highlights.
5150 P.O.A.D
November 5th, 2010
12:54 pm
Was it FSU? I thought it was in the win against VT. Well it was against a HATED ugly colored team. I remember the Forced Fumble at the end of the FSU game to seal the victory in that game too.
THOROUGHBRED
November 5th, 2010
12:59 pm
I’m not a Tech fan but I hate it for Nesbitt and the Tech fans. I pray you all still beat the stupid dawgs!
ga_hokie
November 5th, 2010
1:07 pm
“Josh I will always remember the play you made to get the turnover back. Nesbitt just grabbed the ball back from the VT Player and just looked at him like he was a fool.”
“Was it FSU? I thought it was in the win against VT. Well it was against a HATED ugly colored team. I remember the Forced Fumble at the end of the FSU game to seal the victory in that game too.”
LOL. Ya buddy sounds like you will ‘always remember it’.
Dawg Fan
November 5th, 2010
1:26 pm
Dawg fan here…. great effort last. Sorry to see Nesbitt hurt. He is a warrior. The new kid could wind up being as good in the long run. Should still be a barn burner in Athens with both teams trying to regain some repect. Some of the young defensive players looked petty good last night. That ain’t good for us. Go Dawgs.
UP WITH THE WHITE AND GOLD
November 5th, 2010
1:38 pm
highschool offense, GT beat Ms St in 2009, did uga?
Up Yours
November 5th, 2010
1:59 pm
UGA didn’t play Miss. State in 2009…. but they did beat the ACC Champions… get a life
Dawg1
November 5th, 2010
1:59 pm
I always thought this kid would get knocked out. But thought it would be from too many hits from the defense.
He has done a fine job for Georgia Tech. The Alumni and Fans should be proud of this kid. Will be interesting to see what CPJ does. Will he stick with the ground game or try and throw a little bit? The offense relies more on the QB than any other in college football.
Like Georgia’s it’s an under achieving season anyway. This gives the coach a chance to look at the future.
Wish the kid well. Not sure if there is a spot in the NFL for him; so hopefully he will finsih up with a degree and have a tremendous life.
See you in Athens
Brent
November 5th, 2010
2:14 pm
Darrell Royal (first major college coach to utilize the wishbone offensive formation) always said “There are three things that can happen when you pass the ball and two of them are bad.” Add getting your quaterback injured for the season while trying to tackle the man who intercepted him and you’ve got that ratio increasing to three-out-of-four.
high school offense
November 5th, 2010
2:24 pm
run right, run middle, run left…..throw when the game’s on the line…interception (CPJ doesn’t carry notes on the sideline, why should he)
To the posters who stated that I was classless. I had nothing but kind words to say about Josh. Go back and read my posts, then show some class and apologize to me.
jackets football fann
November 5th, 2010
2:38 pm
As one of few female college football fans, I have enjoyed watching the genius of Paul Johnson’s offense. When many schools are using the more pro-style “flashy” passing game, Johnson prefers to use speed and brains. It is interesting to watch him “read” the opponent’s defense and send in plays accordingly. Of course, the triple option is a precision offense. As has been seen many times, when executed with precision, it works extremely well and is noted by other teams as one of the most difficult offenses to beat. On the flip side, when timing or reading is off, troubles ensue. Johnson recruits players who will fit his scheme- not the ones who will use the school for as a stepping stone to the NFL. He tells them there is no room for a player craving fame and glory. Johnson is an offensive genius- just like last night- the plays were there but the execution was not. He took the team to the ACC championship with the same offense he’s running now. There will be other great years- hopefully, the rest of this year and all of next. Go Jackets, Pau Johnson, and THWG!!!
jackets football fann
November 5th, 2010
2:41 pm
And Joshua- thanks for the memories! You are one gutsy player and you make all Yellow Jackets fans proud. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!
HenryCountyGT
November 5th, 2010
2:54 pm
Sorry to hear about Josh. He is tough as nails.
However, once he got warmed up, Washington showed some poise.
When Washington scored (and passed) against a good defense like VT, it brought to light what Johnson and Groh are trying to do at Tech — put together a solid system.
Johnson has never stated that this was the ‘Joshua Nesbitt Show.’ He has always talked about his system.
Interchangeable parts in a successful system.
P.S. This ‘high school offense’, as some people call it, is really racking up some yards in the NCAA.
BeatTech
November 5th, 2010
3:00 pm
UGA season ticket holder here…I really hate it for Nesbitt and Jackets. Josh seems like a class kid, and he is a really fine football player. Best of luck to him.
HenryCountyGT
November 5th, 2010
3:07 pm
@ high school offense
I did go back and read your posts.
You are classless.
Extracurricular time is over. Get back in your cell.
Nerds
November 5th, 2010
3:14 pm
I don’t think you could hand pick a bigger dork for a reporter to cover the Yellow Jackets.
high school offense
November 5th, 2010
3:16 pm
run right, left, middle….
Doug Roberson
November 5th, 2010
3:28 pm
Nerds, thank you.
Skitty Fritty
November 5th, 2010
4:04 pm
Nothing but the best for Nesbitt, I hope he can make it back for the bowl game.
Skitty Fritty
November 5th, 2010
4:05 pm
Doug:
You may have sunk to a new low being called a dork by a Techie!
GT Fan
November 5th, 2010
4:19 pm
Enter your comments here
GT Fan
November 5th, 2010
4:19 pm
we is goning to beat them dogs. gorgia ain’t goning to beat my jakets. their just ain’t know way them dogs can beet us this year
UGAG is gitting the ncaa death penalty, he he ha ha
November 5th, 2010
4:25 pm
I demand a medical red shirt!
5150 P.O.A.D
November 5th, 2010
4:29 pm
Doug is a Soccer fan ease up. He doesn’t understand a game that only kicks the bas a few times a game and uses their hand to hold the ball the rest of the time.
Doung is doing his job like a UGA football player grad is doing his waste management job. LOL
Paul has a small Johnson
November 5th, 2010
4:36 pm
GT lost to a team that lost to James Madison. The joke by coke HAHAHAHA. Good luck selling tickets now in that highschool stadium of yours.
We Own You
November 5th, 2010
4:50 pm
I became a great admirer of Josh Nesbitt’s tenacity during the first Clemson game last year–2009. He just made up his mind that he was going to win the game. Period. No true fan ever wants to see a player’s season end this way. Real fans want to beat a team–any team–when that team is at its best. Just as real Tech fans walk around with “To Hell With Georgia” never very far away from their lips as a true Georgia fan I pull for the Dogs and whoever is playing Georgia Tech, but can still admire and appreciate athletic excellence. If Nesbitt does come back and play in a bowl game I hope he does so only if there is no chance of doing any further damage. I wish him the best and hope he can find a spot to play in the NFL. Now, having said all of that–To Hell With Tech!