Catching up with Vad Lee
There are a lot of Georgia Tech football fans who are very excited to see what freshman Vad Lee can do this fall.
Lee had quite the career at Hillside in Durham. He was named the Class 4A player of the Year after leading his team to a 16-0 record and state championship. He completed 60 percent of his passes for 2,969 yards with 23 TDs and added 1,004 yards rushing.
He was on his way with a few teammates to watch the Hillside girls basketball team take on Green Hope on Wednesday.
He took a few minutes on the way there to answer a few questions.
Q: Are you looking forward to starting your college career?
A: I’m very excited about coming to Atlanta. It’s a great opportunity with football and with so many jobs that if football doesn’t work out I can get into a great business.
Q: There were a lot of rumors as we got closer to Signing Day that you were wavering on your commitment. How many of them were true and how many weren’t?
A: Some of them were false. Some of them were me trying to get my guys recruited. Most of it was false. I had some questions about Georgia Tech. At the end of the day I stuck with them. I stuck with them for six months. I just had to get adjusted with their language [about the quarterback].
Q: What are you doing to prepare yourself for Tech’s option offense?
A: I’m definitely preparing myself for the option. We have a running back committed to Navy and a defensive back committed to Navy and we go through drills. I have my workout book from Georgia Tech, trying to get bigger and stronger so I can compete for a starting job.
Q: Why did you decide not to enroll early?
A: I just wanted to experience high school life. I’m having fun. We are on our way to the girls [basketball] game with 20 other football players. We are going for a track championship as well. That’s something I’m looking forward to.
I wish I could do both.
Q: What specifically are you working on?
A: Basically the footwork drills. That’s the difference. It should be an easy transition. I’ve been watching plays on youtube and watching DVDs and stuff. It’s something I’ve been practicing the last week or two.
Q: It seems odd for a quarterback who played in a passing offense to want to come and play in an offense that’s different. What was the attraction to Tech and coach Johnson?
A: Coach Johnson knows to win the big one we’ve got to be more [effective passing] and that’s something he’s looking forward to getting into. I’m excited to get there and show what I can do passing the ball as well as running.
Q: Did you watch some of the hits that Joshua Nesbitt and Tevin Washington took last year?
A: I did. That’s one that everybody tried to get me with. I’m a tough guy.
Q: Of course, they also dished some out. Can you put some hits on defenders?
A: [Laughs]. I did a little trucking in my day.
Q: How big are you now?
A: I’m 6-2, 207. I’m trying to get to 210, that would be a good size.
Q: Have you been talking with any other option quarterbacks about what to expect and how to prepare yourself?
A: My teammate that’s going to Navy, he’s talked to Ricky Dobbs for me. He gave me a few tips. It’s a lot of hits, but it’s something that he enjoyed so I’m pretty sure that I’ll enjoy it too.
Q: What about at Tech? Have you been talking with those guys?
A: All of my 2011 recruiting class. They are awesome guys. They love me and I love them. I think we will be making some noise in Atlanta and showing that we can win the big one.
Q: Were you happy to see Tech sign so many offensive linemen?
A: The first guy I talked to was Trey Braun. I was extremely excited that he was coming. That’s a plus.
Q: As a guy who is enjoying the high school experience, how do you hope you will enjoy the college experience?
A: Just the overall experience of college and Atlanta. Atlanta might be my future home, being that I’ll be there for the next four years, and hanging out with my football [teammates] out of football.
Q: Tell me something about you that you haven’t told any other media?
A: Media may be tweeting that I’m a vocal guy, but I’m a really a quiet guy. I’m not that loud or anything.
Q: What is Vad short for?
A: Vad that’s my nickname.
My freshmen year many people couldn’t pronounce Lavaedeay.
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144 comments Add your comment
juvenal
February 24th, 2011
9:47 am
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juvenal
February 24th, 2011
9:50 am
just thankful to beat that (sick) guy……………
T-Bone
February 24th, 2011
9:51 am
Have got some receivers that can catch the ball from this kid?
Buzz29
February 24th, 2011
9:54 am
Can’t wait to see this kid play!
Go Jackets!
Chuck Sheen
February 24th, 2011
9:56 am
I honestly think CPJ will pass more with a qb that can actually pass. We only run now because Tevin and Josh couldn’t pass worth a darn. A high school freshman could make better decisions in the passing game. With Vad and Synjyn now in the fold to run the offense I think you’ll see a more balanced approach by CPJ…
Paul in RDU
February 24th, 2011
9:57 am
A solid kid with a good head on his shoulders.
That being said, it is doubtful that Vad will play in 2011-12 – learning the TO, the reads, the footwork, the mesh point, etc. will take some time.
Loyal Jacket Fan
February 24th, 2011
9:57 am
LeeeeeeeeGooooooooo!
and Go Jackets!!!
Frank H.
February 24th, 2011
9:59 am
Welcome to the Tech Family Vad! I have no doubt you’ll do great things here!
New Vad Lee Highlight Film
February 24th, 2011
10:02 am
For those interested in seeing Vad do some passing, check out this highlight reel of Vad connecting with his WR Aquez Willis from Hillside. It’s quite impressive!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q2k95TtTdk&feature=related
D A DoubleU G
February 24th, 2011
10:03 am
Nobody is questioning Vad’s character and his abilities, but you Techies are being a little hypocritical in the way you are declaring yourselves “back” with a recruit, then turning around and making fun of UGA fans for being excited about their recruits.
I wouldn’t be surprised if he decides the offense isn’t for him and he transfers within 2 years.
don
February 24th, 2011
10:03 am
what’s the good word tech fans, you lose 3 bowl games in a row, one to a service academy, you go 6-7 in a joke of a conference, top notch talent is clearly not going to commit to CPJ based on his system and he being a jerk. Your b-ball program is in absoulte shambles and the AD has aparently burried head in the sand.
I am sure your baseball team will under achieve as it does every year.
Life must be good on the flats.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
10:04 am
Vad,
You made the right choice. If you work hard and take care of your business, you can be a STAR in this offense.
GO JACKETS!
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
10:05 am
Thanks for continuing to obsess over us, DoubleU and don…wish I could return the favor, but I have a life.
D A DoubleU G
February 24th, 2011
10:09 am
you’re welcome RambleOn84,
I know you forget that it’s a two-way rivalry sometimes, but we hate you as much as you hate us. But for some reason it’s a crime against humanity when you see that we hate you, but it’s “cool” to have your little “to hell with Georgia” pillow fights all over campus.
9-1, since you asked.
blazer
February 24th, 2011
10:11 am
seems like the people over there had a so so year too!!
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
10:12 am
It takes a very small man to justify his own immaturity with conjecture over the immaturity of complete strangers…but I would expect nothing less of someone like you.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
10:14 am
On a RELATED note, that highlight film is pretty awesome. Lee does not appear to have the gun that Nesbitt had (his long passes float a little), but his accuracy is quite remarkable for a high school kid.
If Jeff Greene plays like I think he can, we will have a very potent combo in the passing game.
J.P.
February 24th, 2011
10:14 am
Oh my. Looking at that highlight reel, it appears we got us a QB with a rocket for an arm!
Joshua Barlowe
February 24th, 2011
10:16 am
D A Double U G – I’m wondering why you only keep track of the last 10 games. Is that only as high as you can count?
How about this? Can you count to 4? Let us know when thUGA gets to 4 national championships.
D A DoubleU G
February 24th, 2011
10:17 am
You can go get Aaron Rogers to run the Tech offense…… but who is around him to help???
Chuck Sheen
February 24th, 2011
10:18 am
D A whatever… We aren’t claiming we’re “back.” We were never gone. One season removed from 11 wins. UGAg on the other hand cannot make that same claim. You can’t be back when you never left. Go “back” to work at Starbucks. I’ll need my afternoon coffee later…
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
10:18 am
J.P.,
He definitely has a good arm (seemingly much better than Tevin’s, even in high school), but I wouldn’t call it a rocket. His long passes float a bit. The good news is with a big wide receiver like Greene (and Hill, if Vad gets to throw it to him) it can be an advantage to float it a bit, especially in single coverage, which we usually get due to the running game.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
10:20 am
I apologize for even acknowledging DoubleDunce…he is the true definition of a loser, as he spends nearly all of his time denouncing Tech rather than praising his own team. Let’s try to ignore him, as we are only feeding his sad ego by responding to him.
J.P.
February 24th, 2011
10:21 am
@ RambleOn84.
OK, maybe not a rocket, but definitely can get the job done! The accuracy and distance at which he is throwing is amazing for a high school player. I think he’s just the recipe we’ve been needing to take it to the next level and will keep it exciting for Tech fans for years to come!
Brad B.
February 24th, 2011
10:24 am
Welcome to the hive Mr. Lee! Can’t wait to see you sporting the WHITE and GOLD!
collegeballfan
February 24th, 2011
10:24 am
As has been pointed out great passers require someone to catch the ball.
The GT passing game last year was as much about drops as inaccurate passing.
Pass blocking?
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
10:27 am
I completely agree, J.P. The accuracy is what really stands out to me. It is hard to land a deep pass in exactly the right place, but he gets it done. He also seems to nail the short and intermediate passes, too.
I’m telling you, if Coach thinks we can gain yards with the pass we will go to it. Remember back in 08 when Jaybo threw for so many yards against Duke? If the QBs and receivers can handle it, and the O-line can hold their blocks, we will throw a lot more. We still won’t throw 30 times a game no matter the circumstances, but I think 15-20 attempts is realistic if we can make them count.
Vad was the linchpin to this class, and I know he is capable of delivering.
K
February 24th, 2011
10:27 am
What about RECEIVERS?????
Josh hit ‘em in the chest, hands and they still did not catch.
No good to have an accurate passer if no one can catch the damn thing!
Big Pass Blockers
February 24th, 2011
10:28 am
@collegeballfan
We’ve got some big guys ready to pass block for Vad. They’ll get the job done!
Phil Smith 6′5” , 291 lbs.
Omoregie Uzzi 6′3″ , 300 lbs.
Catlin Alford 6′4″ 295 lbs.
Morgan Bailey 6′4″ 305 lbs.
Shaquille Mason 6′2″ 305 lbs.
Bryan Chamberlain 6′4″ 285 lbs.
Trey Braun 6′5″ 305 lbs.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
10:29 am
You are right, collegeballfan…but many people didn’t notice that Hill actually started stepping up his game in the final few games before he goofed and missed the bowl game. He dropped so many passes at the beginning of the year that I was sick of seeing him out there, but he started to turn it around.
I think it is very difficult replacing a guy like Demaryius Thomas, and Hill was letting it get to his head. Remember he was only a true sophomore. I believe he will come out a new man this fall and prove to everyone that last year was just growing pains.
K
February 24th, 2011
10:32 am
Youb can be 10 feet tall, but you’ve still got to catch the ball!
Put_Option
February 24th, 2011
10:32 am
D A DoubleU G = Troll
Buddy, you’re a little off base here. First off, its sports pump the effing breaks. I know it must be weird being in your 20s and still a virgin, but don’t worry while you’re reading obscure sports facts and drinking natural ice, real people will pick up the slack.
K
February 24th, 2011
10:33 am
That should be YOU!
GTBob
February 24th, 2011
10:33 am
I’m excited to see Vad play. Hopefully Synjyn has a good year then there can be a battle between the two in 2012. I was worried before about how we would be after Nesbitt left but Im feeling pretty good about it. We look pretty solid in that area.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
10:33 am
Don’t forget about Errin Joe at 6′4″, 295. He might have been the best OL we pulled in this year.
I wonder how many of the incoming freshmen will skip a redshirt. If I recall correctly, Trey Braun enrolled early so he should get a leg up on the competition.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
10:34 am
“Truth be told,”
Take your garbage elsewhere.
Truth be told
February 24th, 2011
10:35 am
at least when UGA has somebody get suspended for a game or not meet academic requirements, they are “illiterate thugs” in your eyes……
so let’s throw this thing both ways.
Neal
February 24th, 2011
10:36 am
Hill will get 1 more chance to perform. Trust me, if he drops any more truly catchable passes, CPJ is done with him and on to the next guy. We’ve got plenty of recruits labeled Athletes – surely CPJ can find 2 or 3 that can catch the ball. With Vad’s accuracy, receivers don’t have to be 6′5” – an athlete with good hands and can run routes will do just fine.
GTPhenom
February 24th, 2011
10:37 am
I have to agree and disagree with a few people on here. First, to those saying that Nesbitt or Washington couldn’t complete a thing, it might help a bit if the recievers would occasionally catch passes. At least 50 times this past season, recievers had passes literally drop into their hands, be completely catchable, and drop them. That being said, Nesbitt wasn’t a spectaculr, or even great passer. He was adequate, maybe good. Lee impresses me with his skill. Whether or not it will translate will take time to find out. I’m hoping that Greene kid out of Starrs Mill can be a big time reciever like Bey Bey once was for us. The schedule sets up decently, so if we can just get some consistency and not make stupid mistakes (like turning the ball over in the redzone AT LEAST once every game) this season has potential. Personally, I just want to see some improvement. 8+ wins and top half of the coastal would be great. Gonna come down to how well the D is learning and the QB. If both have improved a little bit, we might have a great shot in the Coastal with UM and VT both rebuilding this year.
Big Pass Blockers
February 24th, 2011
10:39 am
Yes, Erin Joe got left off that list – just a typo. Erin Joe is a machine and will most definitely deliver coverage!
WnE
February 24th, 2011
10:39 am
For all you putzes ready to break out the anointing oils you need to realize that coming out of HS Josh was a MORE IMPRESSIVE passer than was was both Vad Lee & Synjin Days, and in the case of Vad Lee Josh did his HS passing against Ga. HS competition which is much tougher than NC HS Competition is.
My point is to be very wary of youtube highlights and HS Stats when assessing a HS QB.
Coming out of HS josh Nesbitt was probably the most highly regarded HS QB that signed with GT since maybe Joe Ham (recruited by Nebraska) or Shawn Jones.
The widespread assumption that Vad Lee is so much better than josh Nesbitt coming out of HS is yet another example of the Kool-Aid drinking that is associated with CPJ’s Recruiting as a means of the GT fanbase of showing loyalty to a HC that has recruited very poorly over his 4 Recruiting classes.
GTPhenom
February 24th, 2011
10:40 am
Agreed. IF Hill can pull his head out of his you know what, put some effort into working to be good, and gets the whole idea about being the next Bey Bey out of his head, he can be great. And I think we fans are partially to blame for that because all we said heading into last year was he would be the next Bey Bey without a doubt, and would be just as good if not better. That is all we ever said.
GTPhenom
February 24th, 2011
10:42 am
Hey, the debbie downer WnE is back. Show a little excitement for a change.
Keep it Up
February 24th, 2011
10:45 am
Please continue to spew garbage WnE. It gives Vad motivation to take his game to the next level. In a way, I say “Thank you”.
WnE
February 24th, 2011
10:46 am
I wish I could show excitement. I just see things the way they are.
We make fun of UGA all the time for being “preseason national champions”, but look at us getting all up in arms about an incoming QB about to play in a run first offense.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
10:46 am
Leave Vad Lee’s stalker alone, guys…
Be Careful
February 24th, 2011
10:52 am
Be careful WnE, you’ll break out in “Hives”…
big dawg
February 24th, 2011
10:54 am
ramble on 84, you say you have a life, 11 posts on this blog in less than an hour. yeah, some life.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
10:56 am
Which is more indicative of not having a life? An hour spent on my favorite team’s blog, or a second spent on my rival’s in search of some nice internet bullying?
TechwoodAve
February 24th, 2011
10:58 am
Does anyone know about the wide receiver Tech was suppose to get as a transfer student from a Junior College? Can’t remember the kid’s name. Has he transferred? Is he eligible to play this year?
D A DoubleU G
February 24th, 2011
11:00 am
I am pretty sure this rivalry wouldn’t be what it is without fans taking jabs at one another.
So i consider myself a platinum contributor to Clean Old Fashioned Hate.
If we played nice all the time, where would the fun be in beating you nerds 9 times a decade??
Neal
February 24th, 2011
11:00 am
WR transfer from Rutgers – name: Morgan Carter. Don’t know if he’s transferred yet.
Doug Roberson
February 24th, 2011
11:04 am
Carter is a linebacker, not a wide receiver. He transferred in last year.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
11:04 am
I just read about a guy who graduated in 2010 who just enrolled at Tech. His name is Jimmie Kitchens and he will probably play DE (6′3″, 265 lbs). He isn’t a JUCO guy, but did not play for a year because of some academic issues. Apparently he straightened them up and Johnson gave him a scholarship.
Have not heard anything about any JUCO guys.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
11:06 am
Also don’t forget Chris Jackson has been reinstated. Still not sure if he will be a WR or A-back, but I would guess WR since we need him more there.
BigTimeTECHFan
February 24th, 2011
11:09 am
Tech just picked up a DE commit, Jimmy Kitchen for their 2011 class, from Lithonia, 2010 grad that did not get cleared to play at Tenn St last year.
Coach Speed is turning into a nice recuiter, kids seem to really like him. He great guy, kind any parent would feel confortable with, Marine Officer and USNA grad.
George Stein
February 24th, 2011
11:11 am
I thought Double wasn’t going to do any trash talk until after spring practice.
And if Vad sucks so much, why were you talking up the NFL with him and begging him not to go to Tech, Wrex? Get a life, son.
Heels Rock and Rule
February 24th, 2011
11:12 am
I have no doubt that Vad Lee is very good. How does he compare w/Marquise Williams? Are they fairly equal in terms of which one a team would chose to be its QB?
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
11:12 am
BigTimeTECHFan,
No offense to the kid, but why was he originally committed to Tenn St in the first place? I can’t get too excited about that yet. I know some kids are overlooked, but you would think if he were a really good player than SOME 1A school would have offered him.
D A DoubleU G
February 24th, 2011
11:15 am
George…… you know I cannot stay away too long.
I am trying. But I need to talk football. Unfortunately when I talk football and have differing views to Tech, it is considered “Trash Talk”.
Neal
February 24th, 2011
11:15 am
Thanks Doug.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
11:16 am
Williams has better size (a plus in a pro-style offense) while Vad appears to have more speed (a plus for our offense).
Both seem to be good players, and I think we will both be happy with our respective QBs.
BigTimeTECHFan
February 24th, 2011
11:18 am
Only UGA fans can praise Christian Lemay then at the same time dog Vad Lee for playing HS in North Carolina.
Neal
February 24th, 2011
11:19 am
Has anyone else hear the rumor CPJ is going to roll out an additional formation to the play book? I’ve heard the pistol formation.
George Stein
February 24th, 2011
11:20 am
Don’t make commitments you are either unwilling or unable to keep, Double.
And if you want to be reasonable, you might find a lot – but not all because we have idiots too – of Tech fans willing to engage you. But the nonsense you typically post adds nothing to the discussion.
Your point about a two-sided rivalry is well taken though.
D A DoubleU G
February 24th, 2011
11:21 am
BigTimeTECHIE,
In all honesty, the vast, vast majority of UGA fans couldn’t care less about LeMay. Nobosy is excited he sat out his Sr. year in HS, and he and his daddy reek of trouble, especially when he realizes he will be sitting behind Murray the next 3 years.
So your statement is false, sir.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
11:22 am
I’ve heard that, Neal, but I have no clue if it is true. We will probably find out at the spring game.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
11:23 am
I wouldn’t be so sure Murray will be starting the next 3 years straight. The guy is a heck of a player, but he seems to be a bit injury-prone.
BigTimeTECHFan
February 24th, 2011
11:23 am
RambleOn84 – I think it may be a package deal, there is big OL recuit from Lithonia Joe Harris that has Tech in his Top 5. Just visited Tech and was at the B-Ball game last night. Maybe somethings in the works.
Savannah Jacket
February 24th, 2011
11:25 am
Josh was luckey to get the pass off! He spent most of the time running for his life.When we try to pass the o-line has to hold the blocks longer!
Neal
February 24th, 2011
11:25 am
Yeah, agreed RambleOn84. Reminds me of McNabb with is injury frequency…
BigTimeTECHFan
February 24th, 2011
11:26 am
D A DoubleU G – You have got to be kidding, A majority UGA fans a defining Lemay as part of the Dream Team, soon as Murry was hurt and the fans were thinking his leg was broke they were all giddy about LeMay, talking how he is already on campus and will be ready by spring.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
11:28 am
This is the last thing I will say to you, Double, until you act in a respectful manner:
Don’t even start now pretending that people Tech fans dislike you because you have a “differing opinion.”
You bash Tech constantly out of the blue, no matter what the topic or what came before.
Over on the Tech basketball blog you have two of the first ten or so posts, both of which are full of vitriol towards Tech football and Tech fans themselves.
You need serious help. Become a MAN and stop being a little child, concerned only with trying to hurt the feelings of people you don’t even know.
You love calling Tech fans “nerds,” but being an internet bully makes you the ultimate NERD.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
11:30 am
True, Savannah Jacket, but remember the line last year was filled with Gailey leftovers and inexperienced young Johnson guys.
The O-line should definitely be much improved this year, even though there will still be a fair amount of inexperience and youth.
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
11:31 am
Serious question.
Do you Tech folks think this kid will add balance to the offense?
He looks the part of a QB that can run and throw. He DOES NOT look the part of a QB that will get beat to death running the ball 30 times a game.
Johnson threw the ball at Hawaii did he not? He threw some at GSU but hardly any last year. Was it because of the receivers or Nesbitt/Washington?
I’m just wondering about the idea behind this kid being the savior for the offense and he just does not look the part of a QB that can basically get killed for 4 quarters.
D A DoubleU G
February 24th, 2011
11:31 am
BigTimeNERD,
You are mistaken. The “Dream Team” is players in the state of Georgia who want to stay in the state of Georgia and represent it through UGA. Lemay is from NC, as you mentioned above.
And in a time of desperation, like the 45 mins when we thought Murray would be out for significant time, ANY fanbase will up-talk their backup QB to try and ease the pain. LeMay looked good, when he took his last competitive snap almost 2 years ago…… But Murray is our guy. Ask Georgia Tech’s secondary, they will agree.
D A DoubleU G' Mama
February 24th, 2011
11:33 am
Dear Abbey. I’m very worried about my son. He appears to have no life other than long hours in the basement on the internet. What can I do to help? (PS…..I think he wets the bed too)
Okeefe/Bob
February 24th, 2011
11:35 am
Hill is,well,–over the hill.Not only can he not catch anything but he is extremely “gun shy” Watch some old film and you can only agree.Better passing will also require better receiving.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
11:35 am
DawginLex,
Thank you for showing up and reminding us that it is possible to be a UGA fan and NOT be a total jackass.
I think the offense will be more diverse with a really good passer. I don’t think we will go the complete opposite way like those Hawaii teams Johnson coached, but I think 15-20 attempts per game will be realistic IF the offense can make those attempts count.
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
11:37 am
so was it all the receivers last year? It seemed like johnson quit trying to throw toward the end of the season?
D A DoubleU G
February 24th, 2011
11:38 am
All I am saying is you Techies LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to bash ALL things UGA. But when the hate is returned, you seriously tuck your tails and don’t know how to handle it.
If you want UGA fans to stop hating you, take down the “to hell with Georgia” flag you have on that ugly car you parade around before every game not including UGA. You display your hatred for us publicly but when we say our ill-feelings toward you, it’s a crime against humanity.
I know you all will pullout your Florida Gator hats tonight, and be right back here nailing UGA for being “owned” by Florida after our loss tonight, just the way UGA “owns” you nerds.
dawgfan
February 24th, 2011
11:38 am
Good luck to Vad except when he’s playing Georgia. I just feel for the guy playing for the worst fans in the history of organized sports. They don’t respect you Vad. They think you can’t balance a management degree and a successful football career at the same time. Trust me, we UGA fans hear it all the time. They’ll be making excuses for you your entire career Vad. Its just a complete loser mentality down there on the Flats buddy. Poor guy.
D A DoubleU G
February 24th, 2011
11:40 am
TO HELL WITH GEORGIA TECH!!!!!
(now that’s classless right??)
George Stein
February 24th, 2011
11:40 am
Everyone shredded our secondary last year, Double. Murray is a good player but icking apart Tech’s defense is nothing to brag about. We sucked last year, a fact with which you should be pretty familiar.
Dawginlex, I think if the A backs and line would pull their weight in the passing game, we would be better at it. Time will tell if they do. But if we have threat of a competent passing game, no one will stop the offense.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
11:41 am
Dawginlex,
Stephen Hill was basically a brick wall for most of the season, and he was our primary target. But like I said, he actually made some good plays in the last few games and showed us flashes of what he thought he was capable of. I think he will rebound…too bad he couldn’t have played better for Nesbitt, as Nesbitt deserved a much better senior season.
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
11:41 am
Oh well. later boys.
gotta get back at it, lunch shift you know.
I’m on rings today and grease temp is different than the fries
Neal
February 24th, 2011
11:42 am
@ DawginLex
I think you are going to see an interesting transition this year. CPJ knows he cannot take it to the next level with the 90/10 run/thow mix. His experience at Hawaii combined with the option attack will make an unbelievable tandem with Vad Lee at the helm. My guess – 60/40 run/throw this season.
RambleOn84
February 24th, 2011
11:45 am
I have nothing against UGA or their fans. However, I was taught as a young boy to steer clear of jackasses. I spy a couple on this board right now.
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Rodney Dangerfield
February 24th, 2011
12:41 pm
Wne – I see you haven’t been to your doctor for your psychiatric treatmetns like I recommended a few weeks ago.
I have never seen a fan with so much tenacity to be so negative about their team as you. You are a true fan, sir. Anyone that comes on here just to putdown anything positive about a team by stating in some roundabout way how they are not as good because of competition, where they live, or the size of their shoe wins the trophy. Reading between the lines I can see that what you are actually saying is that Vad’s shoe size is not the same size as Josh Nesbitt’s and he lives in NC which is basically a leper colony and Vad is 2 feet taller than all the other high school players because they are all leprechauns so by definition Vad isn’t any good .
I get it, you love to hate Tech and that is why you are a fan. And Tech will NEVER be any good for you. Even if by some strange way CPJ wins a NC it will be because Tech played on a Tuesday against so and so who really isn’t any good because they have too many recruits from Cincinnati and only big boy football is played in the south in the SEC.
GTBob
February 24th, 2011
12:45 pm
Hmm lets see. D A DoubleU G came on here with his usual trolling. When he was called out on it he cried and tried to hide behind the rivalry flag like he does in every blog. dawgfan came on here to let us know we are the worst fans in the world again. Yep, it’s a typical day on the GT blogs.
5150 UOAD
February 24th, 2011
12:56 pm
I like Vad, but Sjnjyn Days a lot. His is a little thicker and pass pretty good too. He has been in the sysyem for a year too.
Reality Check
February 24th, 2011
1:06 pm
Josh Nesbitt was a nationally ranked recruit who UGA and other schools wanted as a QB because he could pass. He gets to GT and after the option offense comes it looks like he can not pass the ball. The offense beats you up and it would be hard for anyone to have a real consistent passing accuracy without great receivers which GT does not have. It is great to steal a recruit away from Tennessee State, that goes with the players signed that picked GT over Georgia Southern.
Brock
February 24th, 2011
1:07 pm
wne- still stalking vad huh? cowardly jackass
Alabama Jack
February 24th, 2011
1:14 pm
D A DoubleU G – There is a place where the sun never shines – reserved for people like you. Crawl back in it.
Left Eye
February 24th, 2011
1:48 pm
Buzz where are you?
San Diego Techster
February 24th, 2011
1:50 pm
GoooooooLeeeeeeeee!
GoooooooLeeeeeeeee!
GoooooooLeeeeeeeee!
GoooooooLeeeeeeeee!
GoooooooLeeeeeeeee!……
Down South Jacket
February 24th, 2011
2:41 pm
DA Double UG is not only obsessed with GT again today, but he is doing so using 2 different names on Mark Bradley’s blog. He is also using the name “Desperation on the Ave”.
Alright, Alright
February 24th, 2011
3:51 pm
WnE, there you are old friend. I’m confused man. Are you a UGA fan or Tech fan. Some days I get on here and you are all over Tech. Then other days your bashing the rednecks. What gives man? Is it a house divided thing or just trying to stir the pot? Or are you drinking ?
And I’m gone
GT hulk
February 24th, 2011
4:05 pm
Hope PJ dosent ruin him and make him a linebacker or WR
wolfman
February 24th, 2011
4:17 pm
@ don: Let’s see – Tech has won its conference championship and been to a BCS bowl since UGA. Tech has won a national championship since UGA. UGA has better recruiting classes and under performs. UGA basketball hasn’t exactly lit up the NCAA tournament. Doesn’t sound like a whole lot to brag about!
ManUp...
February 24th, 2011
4:19 pm
Big Bad Vad! Work hard and prepare for your time at Tech. You can make a name for yourself and this team!
Ramblin Man
February 24th, 2011
4:23 pm
I hope GT has a better recieving core this year and on paper it looks good. Smith proved he could catch last season and Bostic is suppose to have good hands. Hill of course is a question, but Greene looks pretty good and Moore could be a factor now that he is healthy. Who knows Jackson seems to have pulled his head out of his arse and could see playing time as well. My main question is the o-line with a new center and new starters again. I also do not see Vad playing this year unless GT can actually manage a big lead. The O is way to complicated with only a summer to learn it, now if he had enrolled early that clould have changed things.
Larry the Tech Guy
February 24th, 2011
4:59 pm
Not sure if Vad will start or red shirt this year.
What I do know is if Tevin Washington is receiving the first snap of the easiest game of the year (Western Carolina) we are in for one long, long, season!…
GT Fan Class of 1989
February 24th, 2011
5:25 pm
I’m going to go out on a limb here and other Alum can chip in with their opinion…
We need a QB that gives our game and fanbase some excitement. If Synjyn can do that for us, then great. But if not, I say play Vad. Even if it means risking a few losses his freshman year, at least he will bring some excitement and fans back into Bobby Dodd stadium.
Ramblin Man
February 24th, 2011
5:26 pm
Dawginlex,
I do not know if GT will pass more this year or not due to nobody knows who the QB will be and the o-line will be young. That said I believe it was planed to have a more balanced passing attack last year but nobody stepped up to take Thomas’s spot. The receivers minus O. Smith dropped so many passes it ceased to be remotely funny and the line had trouble with pass rushing. No coach no matter the system is going to pass with the troubles GT faced last year. It has been rumored that CPJ has a pistol package similar to Air Forces but I do not know if that is true or if we will see it. I believe Days will be the starting QB and if the line can gel and the receiving core proves they can be depended on you will probably see a 70/30 run/pass ratio.
Neal
February 24th, 2011
5:37 pm
I think Tech fans would be more forgiving of CPJ if he went 6 – 7 next year breaking in a true freshman than they would keeping Tevin Washington as our number 1 QB in the rotation.
Definition of an Insanity
February 24th, 2011
6:06 pm
Definition of an Isanity – Doing the same thing over and over again, while expecting a different outcome.
CPJ is NOT insane and CPJ doesn’t want the same result as last year. That said, there will be noticeable changes on the field come Sept. 1st…
FSU ACC
February 24th, 2011
6:56 pm
Vad look forward to a career of sitting on the bench watching inferior players start instead of you because you can pass the ball.
How insane to have a QB that doesn’t run the ball al the time. I bet you never thought you would go to college and still run a high school offense.
threetrone
February 24th, 2011
8:39 pm
Vad Lee will come to Tech to play for an egocentric coach that refuses to use shotgun offenses. Every team in the US uses them, including Auburn. It’s just common sense that a cube has more time to find a receiver if he’s in a shotgun. CPJ has no such sense. His ground attack is dependent on stars like Dwyer was, with a star receiver like Thomas, and a good running cube. Here we have a passing cube from NC, and CPJ will force him to run it. Now is this a wise use of talent on the part of CPJ? No, it’s that CPJ wants to be the passer and get the glory. Also, Vad Lee might have to dress out in some form of solid black, usually knee socks, courtesy of CPJ. The team wears Georgia’s and Wake’s colors, and CPJ will be in white and gold, as if he is the star on the field. In other words, CPJ subconsciously looks for his own image in the players for tv play on ESPN and major networks, looks for big city stardom, and for national prominence that was proven to not be there last year for the running black and gold, while Auburn’s was there with white knee socks and Ted Roof not in black. Maybe CPJ has an inferiority complex about not being young like the players. I am a Tech grad of ‘73, and these are my views about what Vad Lee has signed up for.
Pistol Formation
February 24th, 2011
8:45 pm
@threetrone
Be patient. This spring, you are going to see a new formation added to the playbook. It’s not the shotgun, but close – it’s the pistol formation. It’s what Vad Lee ran in high school. It’ll make for a good transition to collegiate play for Vad.
Rodney Dangerfield
February 24th, 2011
10:13 pm
Threetrone – I think your brain is scrambled or you just like to post semi-coherent ramblings while drinking JD. You are one of those uniform freaks. What is the deal with the uniform freaks? You people are strange. At first I thought the whole “uniform” thing was just a joke. But some of you people are serious.
I picture you cussing and muttering under your breath while watching Tech football games because “in your eyes” they are wearing the wrong color of gold. Freak!
surfrider
February 25th, 2011
12:03 am
If Tech can complete 60% of it’s passes and say get 150 yards plus a game it may be unstoppable on offense. The idea of the Wishbone with a passing attack seems to be unbeatable. Tech under Pepper Rodgers never really had the QB of Jones, Hamilton, Dewberry, etc…that is needed. Thorw the ball 10 to 25 times a game, run 80 plays, get 500 yards, 40 points…..sounds like the Fridge’s #1 offense of 1999.
gtfanfrom1951
February 25th, 2011
7:45 am
Coach Johnson ran the ball because it gave the team best chance to win. Now that we are getting kids in that can pass and run the ball he will pass more. The A-backs need to catch the ball on the shot routes to help the QB out. Thats were we need to improve the passing game. I wish we would go back to the 1990 uniforms because we are not ducks.
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February 25th, 2011
9:50 am
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Buzz Me
February 25th, 2011
10:30 am
this kid is going to make us all forget Joe Hamilton…he may go down as the best to play QB at TEch ever…and he’s a good kid. welcome Vad !
Vad's SAT Score
February 25th, 2011
11:01 am
850
GT Support and Alum
February 25th, 2011
11:32 am
To WnE regarding Vad’s SAT.
He’s a good kid and he can throw and run like a scalded dog.
gt4ever
February 25th, 2011
3:02 pm
For all you haters that are saying that Josh can’t pass…… The offense we run has a direct impact. Period. Josh Nesbitt had just as many good highlight films out of highschool…… The biggest variable is if you can make the jump from highschool to college. It’s a lot bigger jump than most of you could make…. I hope Vad can make it, but he is at the same level that Josh was several years ago…. If he is 1/2 the QB that Nesbitt turned out to be, we will be lucky….
dawgfan
February 25th, 2011
3:06 pm
Is that true about Vad’s SAT score? Interesting. Not that there’s anything wrong with it mind you. I’m sure Vad has his head on straight and will be fine. Its just that when Vad does something unthinkable like say, lose to Georgia, Techies will claim that he is a future engineer and just plays football in his free time. You know, their usual pile of sore loser BS. 850 on the SAT Techies? Let’s hear your spin on this one.
Poor Vad. He has no idea what he’s gotten himself in to.
gt4ever
February 25th, 2011
3:23 pm
That SAT score seems about right, for a football player of his calibre….
Ozzy
February 25th, 2011
4:26 pm
Nice try gt4ever=WnE=dawgfan=D A DoubleU G = ……………………………….on and on and on.
Your obsession with Tech continues.
We’ll wait for your next installment, under whichever of your 30 or 40 screen names you’ll be using Logan.
THWG!
Tech fan plus
February 25th, 2011
6:49 pm
Doug, Thanks for your negative comments along the lines of: You know you going to get hit a lot in this offense and Why would you come to a running offense when you are good at throwing the ball. Not direct quotes but this is what I heard you asking. Don’t know of any other program that gets this type of question to its players. Just don’t think it is necessary. Don’t read this kind of thing from Coley.
Rodney Dangerfield
February 25th, 2011
7:30 pm
Tech fan plus – the kid already signed his LOI. Who cares what he is asked by a reporter? Some Tech fans are so touchy and defensive. They are legit questions.
gt4ever
February 25th, 2011
9:49 pm
Ozzy,
I have only ONE screen name…… Sorry to burst your bubble….
Ozzy
February 26th, 2011
7:18 am
Right Logan. Whatever you say bud.
woebegong
February 26th, 2011
8:09 am
I think Nesbitt’s problems as a passer were mostly due to the fact that he was not coached very good. He had all the raw talent but his accuracy was not too good. He was not suited to be the ideal triple option QB. He would have done better in a more conventional type of offense.
This young man looks like he will be a better fit as a quarterback. He will not throw the ball a mile, but in short and medium length passes he will be very accurate. This is what a triple option quarterback needs to do. It is all about ball control, and this young man sure seems intelligent enough to me, to learn the system and make it work. He looks like a fine young fellow with a good head on his shoulders. When CPJ was the Head coach at Navy, I can’t remember them ever being a long ball passing team. They simply played ball control, and ran the option to perfection. If Tech. can do it like Navy did and still does, this young man should thrive in this offense. The pass in the triple option is designed to keep defenses honest and to show enough variety so they can not just key on the running game. That is why, last year, without a true passing threat, teams were more able to contain Tech.
Wish him all the luck, except when he plays against his sister georgia school.
mwh6767
February 26th, 2011
9:14 am
Several things, number one, the passing problems last year where not just Nesbitts problems and not all the wr’s problems. The passing game was broken on both sides. One play Hill is dropping a ball in his hands the next play Nesbitt throws a quick out ten yards out of bounds(Go look at the last offensive play in the KU game if you don’t believe me). Second last year was a disappointment no doubt but jesus people CPJ is one year removed from a conf. title and should be given more than one year before you hang him up by his toenails! Tech is young and I look for improvement this year and don’t see anything that would keep that from happening. Lastly, I don’t agree with a whole lot of the junk that gets spewed out of the mouths of the toliet drinking nation but they do have one valid point. Tech fans its time to get out and support this program. Get your season tickets, no crappy schedule excuse this year and be at the t-day game. Good games this year, better games means better game times so more tailgating!
Paul Johnson
February 26th, 2011
9:16 am
We’ll still suck…our offense is a gimmick.
5150 UOAD
February 26th, 2011
9:34 am
Who are you going to interview next?
ACC Fan
February 26th, 2011
10:49 am
don – Tech’s baseball team beat Georgia 3 out of 3 times last year.
dawg
February 26th, 2011
12:00 pm
What’s the story on Matt Skole, All American baseball player arrested and jaield for DUI?
gt
February 26th, 2011
4:55 pm
O’Conner getting canned and Hewitt defending him, can things get any worse at Tech. You think O’Conner went to a division II team because he was a “good coach”? You think Hewitt let him go there because he was a good coach. If anyone needs a “good coach” it is Paul Hewitt. Going to make the boys tough. Forget they can’t shoot foul shots, or get a ball from out of bounds into the court for play. If Coach K or Roy Williams had done this I could give them the benefit of the doubt, but first of all they have not, and second they are winners. Caught red handed beating some kid up probably out of frustration over his own adequateness as a coach who can not communicate and then denies what the whole world saw, then wants another coaching job. Where do we find these guys, how did we get such screwed up people while under the previous athletic director. Rice was so good I guess we thought finding a good AD was child’s play. Now we realize how lucky we were to have a great AD, and what a nightmare it is having a bad one, just ask Georgia if you don’t see enough proof here.
Wreckmaniac
February 27th, 2011
12:05 pm
Don, as you and your family drive to the Clarke County lockup to visit your UGA thugs, don’t forget what Georgia team has the greatest tradition in football with 4 nat champs (clue: they ain’t in Athens),what football team has last won its conference championship, which team last played in the NCAA basketball final, which team has more current PGA moneywinners than we can even remember, etc, etc, etc.
You make it hard on yourself by being convinced that the UGA athletic record is even special. Accept reality, friend, and life will be a lot more fun. Its okay to be second. Just be humble.
Wreckmaniac
February 27th, 2011
12:09 pm
You would think that after letting a high school offense run all over them for three years, that UGA would start to figure it out. Maybe this kid Drew will help them put a respectable defense on the field. Maybe this UGA crowd will figure out that TD passes to AJ dosen’t win ballgames. You think ? Nah !
Wreckmaniac
February 27th, 2011
12:12 pm
Lee said that “if football dosen’t work out then …….” What, you mean there’s a recruit for a major college that dosen’t expect an NFL contract ? Good grief. UGA has over 100 certain NFL players. If you don’t believe it just ask this dream crowd that just signed. They’re all NFL greats.
Lee says he likes Atlanta. Makes sense. Lots of kids want to play at Tech in order to be in Atl. Thats been known for years. Beats being in the stix.
Stripes
February 27th, 2011
12:17 pm
Hahaha Dawg, thats pretty funny hounding (no pun intended) Tech people about that kid’s DUI arrest. But I don’t guess I can argue with you or any of your ilk since you are all experts about player run-ins with the law.
Speaking of that, I’ll be driving through Athens today to visit my brother in SC, would you like me to stop by the Clarke County jail and ask Caleb King how he’s doing? I’ll can get back to you with his answer at a later date.
Love for Jah
February 27th, 2011
12:25 pm
Wreckmaniac, a little edit to one of you’re posts…….you can take the NCAA basketball championship game out completely. UGA has only been to 1 final four and they didn’t even get to the championship game that year.
That aside, I think Lee with his skill set very well could be the front runner for landing the job. But even if he does so-so in practices they still have Days. I think though if both Lee and Days do decent, it would bring more to the table than what Tevin Washington has. Right now with Lee, Days, and even David Sims…..you gotta figure the chances of Washington being the starter come day 1 is a snowballs chance in hell.
GT average tenure for Football coach
February 27th, 2011
4:01 pm
Since 1967 and counting Bobby Dodd who was humiliiated by Florida in the 67 Urange Bowl, GT has run thru about 11 fb coaches over 43 years. Gulp. CPJ is right there in GT’s Heac Coach average tenure.
IF GT goes 6-6 or 7-5 he will be on thin ice. Vad Lee will only play for CPJ maybe one or two complete seasons. Sad. Such is the state of football at lil GT. Been this way since the mid 5os.
gt4ever
February 27th, 2011
4:04 pm
We need to take this time and hire Friedgen as our OC, while he is still in town…. That would really change our destiny in football…. Scrap that crap offense for a pro set, and let the Fridge work his magic… I can DREAM, can’t I…..
GT1765
February 27th, 2011
5:01 pm
@GT average tenure for Football coach:
This is exactly why CPJ is going to start Vad Lee in game 1 against Western Carolina. CPJ knows he is on thin ice and is going “ALL IN” this season. Write it down.
superDawg
February 27th, 2011
6:27 pm
Lord have mercy.
question
February 28th, 2011
4:36 pm
Moral victories are myths
If CPJ loses to UGA again at bobby dodd in 2011, his tenure will be shortened considerably
Wreckmaniac
February 28th, 2011
6:15 pm
If bulldawgs had wings they could fly