Uzzi, Sims questionable for Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech’s top offensive lineman and its starting B-back will be game-time decisions in the Sun Bowl Saturday.
Guard Omoregie Uzzi and B-back David Sims both have injuries that have limited them in practice. Coach Paul Johnson said they are questionable to play against Utah.
Sims appears to be the more likely to play than Uzzi, a first-team All-ACC pick and a second-team All-American selection by si.com.
The injuries follow two other starters who won’t be in uniform for disciplinary reasons, offensive tackle Phil Smith and cornerback Louis Young. Johnson said that Morgan Bailey will be in a three-tackle rotation with Tyler Kidney and Ray Beno. Bailey, however, has had the flu this week and hasn’t practiced, Johnson said. If Uzzi can’t play, he would be replaced by Shaquille Mason, who has split snaps with Will Jackson at the other guard spot.
Against a defensive line that includes All-Pac-12 nose tackle Star Lotulelei, Tech could potentially field an offensive line with three sophomores (center Jay Finch, Jackson and Kidney or Beno) and two freshmen (Bailey and Mason).
Johnson, speaking at a Friday news conference, also commented on the suspension of Smith, who was sent home for violating team rules. Smith also was suspended for the first two games of the season for violating team rules.
“It was disappointing, more than anything else, (given) the nature of what happened and how it happened,” said Johnson. “We’ll address it later on.”
Asked if Smith could face more discipline, Johnson said, “There’s a lot of possibilities.”
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December 30th, 2011
5:42 pm
WOW — talk about game planning.
Now tech’s all set up as to why they suffer a 21 point loss to Utah. Nothing like making sure the hindy-endys are covered.
Do they really like losing so often on the national stage?
Supersize that order, mutt
December 30th, 2011
5:42 pm
Good memory, William Casey
William Casey
December 30th, 2011
5:45 pm
For those of you who believe that CPJ is engaged in some conspiracy over Uzzi & Sims: convene the Warren Commission.
Dawg48
December 30th, 2011
5:46 pm
SS
Do you have a IPAD 1 or 2?
Really?
December 30th, 2011
5:46 pm
supersize, just click on the icon to sign out.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 30th, 2011
5:47 pm
48, it’s an iPad 1
5150 UOAD
December 30th, 2011
5:49 pm
Supersize I have never used an Ipad 48 says he will stop by later on the blog.
Supersize that order, mutt
December 30th, 2011
5:50 pm
Really? That doesn’t do it, but thanks. Next?
Jacket Fan
December 30th, 2011
5:51 pm
This guy Bailey seems to be a hypochondriac. He always has some malady.
5150 UOAD
December 30th, 2011
5:51 pm
WOW look even enemies can help each other. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
December 30th, 2011
5:53 pm
Yeah, UOAD. How about that? LOL
5150 UOAD
December 30th, 2011
5:56 pm
SuperSize you missed a good ending to the BYU game. A TD pass by BYU with 11 seconds left to win by 3.
Dawg48
December 30th, 2011
5:58 pm
SS
Sorry can’t figure it out. I’m new to the IPad as well.
Dawg48
December 30th, 2011
6:01 pm
SS
How is ole EL Paso?
Supersize that order, mutt
December 30th, 2011
6:06 pm
UOAD, I saw it all. Awesome game
InsectInside
December 30th, 2011
6:09 pm
That’s right Casey. And also Todd Rampley for John Dewberry (cerfew) at the 85 All-American Bowl in B’ham.
5150 UOAD
December 30th, 2011
6:11 pm
John SPOILED ROTTON Dewberry? Dawg party attitude on the Tech team.
Dawg48
December 30th, 2011
6:13 pm
5150
What blog will you be on during the WF Miss st game?
Or are you going to HO around with all the blog’s?
5150 UOAD
December 30th, 2011
6:15 pm
Yes. It depends on which Blog has the more people. but it is Friday night so who knows. The ACC v SEC thing might have some people. You know my names so we will figure it out as it happens I guess. are you staying 48 all night?
Dawg48
December 30th, 2011
6:16 pm
Yea… Bout to have supper I will look you up at game time.
5150 UOAD
December 30th, 2011
6:23 pm
Rutgers what a CATCH and run.
I get it...........
December 30th, 2011
6:53 pm
CPJ saw the handwriting on the wall = another bowl loss. So he covered his sizable rear by sending some guys home or feinting injuries so he can play the “we didn’t have all our guys card” when the Utes stymie the vaunted TO – too funny.
You techsters do know the word “feinting” don’t you?
okeefe
December 30th, 2011
6:54 pm
Beleive me when i say I go way back. Frankly , I’m tired of this losing crap. What the h–l is going on at Tech with all these problems? I’m d–n tired of hearing all of these problems.Send P Smith on his way.He doesn’t deserve a degree from Tech.I consider my degree from Tech to be one of the highest honors of my life and I don’t want to be in the same category with this this slob.
I get it...........
December 30th, 2011
7:19 pm
Crowell is looking more and more like a saint when held up to the same standards as the techies
I get it...........
December 30th, 2011
7:21 pm
CPJ needs to run over to the nearest high school – grab some 2 star guys – coach them up – upgrade the program all in one fell-swoop. Goooooooooooo Techies – beat those Utes LMAO.
Ramblin Man
December 30th, 2011
7:53 pm
Sucks that Uzzi and Sims could be out. Sims will be a loss, but I really think Lyons and Perkins could fill in fine, Uzzi on the other hand is hard to replace add to that it will be a freshman and it looks really bad. The dive and keeper may be really hurting tomorrow, not to meantion the already so-so pass protection. Hopefully the guys step up.
Ken please don’t post a article just before game time telling us Smith’s turf toe is acting up and the rest of the team caught the flu from Bailey.
Jacket Dad
December 30th, 2011
8:15 pm
Man, another year, more negative pre-game news for GT…. I sincerely hope they come to play tomorrow and play on the level of what they did vs. Clemson. If not, it’s going to be another downer. I was in Shreveport last year and from what several taxi drivers said, they were “carting GT players all over town all night long several nights”. It showed.
Without focus and intensity, we are not going to be pleased with what happens. I hope they excel and provide an upswing for next season.
HighTech
December 30th, 2011
8:23 pm
I get it…I know the word feinting. Although, I think you meant to use the word “feigning” instead.
Got it!
December 30th, 2011
8:28 pm
Crowell is a Saint! Which faith? The Almighty bong? You worthless dog shiittes make it easy to root for Michigan State! Go Spartans! If for no other reason than the UGA fan base is a bunch of lousy scum bags! Filthy pot meet filthy kettle…both are from UGA! Get IT! Arse holes!
That does not apply to true Georgia Fans, just the worthless sidewalkers!
Got it!
December 30th, 2011
8:32 pm
@Getting it, does not happen much with your personal swagger HUH? LOSER! Try a female, you never know? What? Nevermind!
HighTech
December 30th, 2011
8:40 pm
Is anyone else annoyed by Nelly’s bowl theme song?
I get it...........
December 30th, 2011
8:40 pm
But evidently High Tech doesn’t
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/feinting
HighTech
December 30th, 2011
8:42 pm
Try again junior.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/feigning
I get it...........
December 30th, 2011
8:44 pm
So much fun to come over here and share my wisdom and stir the pot…………….do we see # 7 on the horizon? The “Sun” will shine on the Bee’s – it is after all – the “Sun Bowl”.
I get it...........
December 30th, 2011
8:49 pm
High Tech what is it that you don’t understand? Feinting: A deceptive action calculated to divert attention from one’s real purpose. i.e. CPJ KNOWS he is in trouble and he has created a calculated deception so the loss can be blamed on anything but reality.
I hope you know math and physics – you sure don’t know English.
I get it...........
December 30th, 2011
8:49 pm
Junior? I wish!
Paul in NH
December 30th, 2011
9:01 pm
GT is “feinting” (sic) injuries???
I know what fainting, feigning and even reigning are. I know what a faint and a feint are but it seems as if only “I get it…” knows the word “feinting”.
5150 UOAD
December 30th, 2011
9:02 pm
High Tech come to the Chip towers UGA blog and have fun talking smack during the Wake v Miss St game.
Biff Pocoroba
December 30th, 2011
9:15 pm
I saw Phil Smith at the baskeball game last night. He was sitting on the bench with Glen Rice Jr talking about how bad it is to get suspended two times.
I get it...........
December 30th, 2011
9:30 pm
Paul in N.H. ?
St. Simon's Parental Unit
December 30th, 2011
10:46 pm
CPJ has lost control of his team and the wheels are coming off……GT will win 6 games next season and CPJ will be coaching for his job in 2013.
Got it!
December 30th, 2011
10:48 pm
@get it…I hope you got it and got it good! You know, the kind that antibiotics will not help! Unfortunately it will not help your mental capacity…at least you’ll die a slow death. Please try and speed up the process. Whatever it takes dippity doo. You are a first rate waste of good air! I mean that in the best way! Go Spartans!!!
Got it!
December 30th, 2011
10:54 pm
feigning, you dip stick! I doubt you “get” anything! Even a hairy hand, but keep trying…superDawg! Wait, you might go blind! Wait who gives a shiite!
5150 UOAD
December 30th, 2011
11:00 pm
FLUSH FLUSH FLUSH the TURD bloggers are floating down pipe to NoLa.
Got it!
December 30th, 2011
11:24 pm
I’m glad St. Simon has a parental unit. Who is your parental unit d-bag? Go back to your “eat thy young blog” worthless arse. Go Spartans! “THIS IS SPARTA!” GATA Michigan State! I’ll be pulling for you the whole game! Don’t be intimidated they are paper dogs, nothing more! The whole nation wants you to win!
ole yeller
December 31st, 2011
12:11 am
Got it! Go to bed. No one understands what you are trying to say. If you are supporting a UGA loss, I guess I agree with what you said.
I get it...........
December 31st, 2011
12:49 am
Apparently poor old Got It remains confused by the intricacies of the spoken word.
Feint – it is derived from French – A deceptive action calculated to divert attention from one’s real purpose – talk about dipsticks and dim bulbs – good grief.
I get it...........
December 31st, 2011
12:51 am
One more thing Got It – those paper dogs own the Bee’s
Buzz 2011
December 31st, 2011
5:39 am
GT should win this game easily. Too uch offense for the UTES..
techmaninathens
December 31st, 2011
7:33 am
Wow. You go way back to remember Jim Stevens! What a game.