Days could miss Tech spring game
Greetings
Some notes from post-practice interviews Wednesday.
1. Quarterback Synjyn Days may not play Friday night in the spring scrimmage. Days injured his left wrist on the final play of practice Wednesday. Days and fellow backup Vad Lee had been receiving most of the practice reps and were slated to get most of them in the scrimmage.
Coach Paul Johnson was not specific regarding how Days’ snaps will be allocated if he can’t play. It could be more for Tevin Washington or for early enrollee Dennis Andrews or walk-on transfer Tim Byerly, or all three, as well as walk-on Darryl Dickey.
“As far as the game goes, it’s not a concern as much as it is he’s made a lot of progress this spring,” Johnson said. “You’d like to see him have a chance to play.”
2. Guard Shaquille Mason may not play either with an undisclosed injury. It was hoped he would return for Wednesday’s practice, but he didn’t participate. That would leave the offensive line with 10 available bodies for Friday, including walk-ons. If someone gets hurt Friday, the likely option would be to flip-flop players from team to team.
3. Johnson on inside linebacker Jabari Hunt-Days: “I think he’s had a good camp, a good spring. I think he’s improved, I think he’s worked hard. He’s doing some good things.”
On the likelihood he’ll see playing time in the fall: “Oh, yeah, definitely. He’s going to have to. He’s going to play.”
4. Asked if any A-backs had made progress closing the gap with Robert Godhigh, who has been the top performing A-back in the spring with Orwin Smith out, Johnson said “I think Deon Hill’s done some good things.”
Johnson also mentioned Tony Zenon and B.J. Bostic but said there’s not a lot of separation.
5. Wide receiver Jeremy Moore has pushed his way into the first group, splitting reps with Jeff Greene and Chris Jackson.
“He’s probably been the most consistent, probably had the least amount of efforts and played hard,” Johnson said. “He’s made some catches. He’s done some good things, made some plays.”
Efforts are demerits for not giving full effort on a play.
“I think you’ve got Jeff and Darren (Waller) and Chris and Jeremy competing and we’ll see how it comes out,” Johnson said. “They’ve all got to learn to play harder.”
6. The most improved player on defense? Johnson said several players have improved and added that “(defensive end) Anthony Williams has caught my eye.”
7. Asked the same question, Washington said named outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu, inside linebacker Quayshawn Nealy, nose tackle T.J. Barnes and also the secondary.
“I think those guys are a lot hungrier this year, more physical with our receivers,” he said. “Those guys come out and just compete every day, try to make plays on the ball, put the defense in a position where they feel like nobody can come out and throw on them.”
“Jeremiah, he’s always 100 miles an hour,” Washington said. “Sometimes you want to tell him to slow down. … He’s got a high motor. He’s always going.”
Washington said Barnes’ focus and attention to detail have improved.
“As far as with the defensive line, if they’ve got a stunt on, he’s making sure he’s in the right gap, making sure he’s doing his job, just trying to take a lot of personal responsibility for what he has to do.”
8. In case you weren’t aware, the spring game is Friday at 7:45 p.m. Free to the public. Parking information here.
Thanks for reading. I’ll have another post up later this morning.
Hope you all can make it out to the spring game Friday night.
Ken Sugiura, Georgia Tech blog
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Supersize that order, mutt
April 19th, 2012
3:15 pm
@ UOAD, thanks for what?
GT Lee
April 19th, 2012
3:17 pm
Gollum, you coming to see us tomorrow nite???? Please do, and don’t forget to shine up Preciousssss real good so you can show it off with your matching Lotto ticket, you LYING HYPOCRITE
5150 UOAD
April 19th, 2012
3:17 pm
WnE
WnE
WnE
WnE
How will we know it is YOU when you MEET us for the game tomorrow?
Will You walk around holding up your 99 EE Georgia Institute of Technology Class RING?
I bet you will have your UGa diploma hanging out of you pants after you wiped your aZZ with it.
George Stein
April 19th, 2012
3:18 pm
Dude, I love me some Fatt Matt’s, Lee!
That’s what I’m wondering, SS. Johnson has every incentive to hammer Drummond here. He isn’t a key player and could use this as an example to keep his players in line over the summer.
Already did, WnE.
George Stein
April 19th, 2012
1:03 pm
Look, WnE, I think Drummond should be removed from the team, but there is an alternative. I should preface this by saying it’s all speculation.
He could have told Johnson his version of what happened and the facts may have been in dispute. It’s not unusual for an attorney to encourage his client to accept a plea deal to reduce the risk of prosecution and to put the matter behind a person. Again, we don’t know what happened, but this is a possibility, too.
5150 UOAD
April 19th, 2012
3:18 pm
SUPER the Link.
WnE
April 19th, 2012
3:23 pm
re:
Update to the DD story…
Suspension of 1.5 games, and officially CPJ was not informed of ANYTHING until Wednesday when DD made his guilty plea.
______________
Thanks for the update.
Drummond needs to get booted off the team he played for a full year knowing that his guilt was fait accompli and he still hid his indiscretion from CPJ & the GTAA.
For a SA that already had a 1-year-rip from the NCAA to act in such an underhanded manner toward GT , its HC and Athl. Administration is unforgivable, he should be booted from GT’s FB program.
Drummond has not acted like a “Tech Man”!
I don’t normally write letters to folks like DRad, but I will write a letter to DRad and copy it to President Peterson telling them why they need to step in and override CPJ’s punishment.
GT cannot have deceivers among their scholarship FB players.
Daniel Drummond should have played his last game as a GT Yellow Jacket.
I’m surprised that CPJ himself hasn’t booted Drummond due to the level of deception that was involved.
Supersize that order, mutt
April 19th, 2012
3:24 pm
@ UOAD…..ok. You’re welcome.
5150 UOAD
April 19th, 2012
3:24 pm
I think Fatt Matt’s and Dream Land are a lil to much HYPE. It is OK food but not the Best BBQ for the price. IMO
I did get Fatt Matt’s when I went to “Screen on the Green” a few years back. It made a great picnic.
BIrmingham Jacket
April 19th, 2012
3:26 pm
HIRE THE FRIDGE!!!
Get rid of this high school offense no 4-5* recruit wants to partake in.
George Stein
April 19th, 2012
3:28 pm
“Drummond needs to get booted off the team he played for a full year knowing that his guilt was fait accompli and he still hid his indiscretion from CPJ & the GTAA.”
His guilt may not have been, WnE. There is risk to a prosecutor and cost to the public for going forward to trial. Similarly, Drummond also faced risk and cost by doing so. This made a plea deal likely. However, a client may not always be so open to seeing that risk early in the process.
Again, I think you’re right that he should be removed from the team. But, you are assuming Johnson has that power. As I said earlier, it might be smart to remove that power from the coach.
5150 UOAD
April 19th, 2012
3:29 pm
WnE
WnE
WnE
WnE
What time should we expect you to GRACE Us with your Appearance at the game tomorrow?
I am wanting to hear your BRILLIANCE about TECH Football in person.
Please answer me.
I want to meet you.
I have never met a football GOD/GRUE like you.
I will drink in your knowledge like a homeless man drinks Makers Mark.
George Stein
April 19th, 2012
3:31 pm
I love the Fridge, but he’s not the answer. He went 5-6 in 2004 and 2005, 6-7 in 2007, and 2-10 in 2009. If you want Johnson gone, fine. I disagree, but whatever. Gotta come up with someone better than Ralph, though.
Supersize that order, mutt
April 19th, 2012
3:32 pm
George, like I said earlier, it’s amazing that the haters slam CPJ for “throwing players under the bus,” but when he doesn’t (or isn’t able to), they accuse him of having no ethics. Please explain to me how you can have it both ways.
5150 UOAD
April 19th, 2012
3:32 pm
BIrmingham Jacket
Not sure how much to buy into you being a JACKET since you can’t spell your name. That being said…………I think if Johnson doesn’t do well in the next 2 years we might see a G.” Goose” Godsey/ Friedgen call for Coaches.
FL Jacket
April 19th, 2012
3:33 pm
“Get rid of this high school offense no 4-5* recruit wants to partake in.”
Except you mean Justin Thomas?
Supersize that order, mutt
April 19th, 2012
3:35 pm
Regarding the original topic of this blog, with Days out for tomorrow night, we are really going to get to see what Vad Lee can do, and that’s not a bad thing.
George Stein
April 19th, 2012
3:35 pm
Right, SS. Look, if Johnson made this decision to give this joke of a punishment out, then I would criticize him for it. But as I said, he has so much incentive not to that it makes me wonder whether he has that power.
George Stein
April 19th, 2012
3:36 pm
We had a pro offense for six seasons and it’s not like 4* players were beating down the doors to come. We’ve never had a 5* player. Ever.
GT fan
April 19th, 2012
3:36 pm
5150 UOAD
April 19th, 2012
1:59 pm
GT Fan you are an IDIOT if you are going to COUNT POSSIBLE games. C’mon man the season is 12 Games everything is just Biutter.
5150 …
Evidently PJ, GT, and myself know something you don’t. Since 10% of 14 = 1.4 or 1 and a half, it looks like the 2012 ACC CG will be on GT’s schedule after all. Gonna be a fun year for GT football!
FL Jacket
April 19th, 2012
3:37 pm
Super…I wonder how they are going to assign QBs to each team if Synjyn is out.
Supersize that order, mutt
April 19th, 2012
3:37 pm
@ FLJ….even though he’s on defense, don’t forget Francis Kallon. He’s 4-star also
5150 UOAD
April 19th, 2012
3:38 pm
Synjyn is saying his wrist is Swollen and Bruised. It doesn’y seem to be Broken just Hyper-extended.
Paul in NH
April 19th, 2012
3:38 pm
WnE @ 2:04
Fair enough
FL Jacket
April 19th, 2012
3:38 pm
“We’ve never had a 5* player. Ever”
Calvin was a 5* wasn’t he?
George Stein
April 19th, 2012
3:39 pm
Nope. 4*, FLJ.
Supersize that order, mutt
April 19th, 2012
3:39 pm
@ FLJ….it will be interesting And, by the way, I asked Matt Winkeljohn if 790 was carrying the game tomorrow night, and he said no. They WILL be on campus all day long broadcasting live, but not during the game
George Stein
April 19th, 2012
3:39 pm
http://rivals.yahoo.com/georgiatech/football/recruiting/player-Calvin-Johnson-18332;_ylt=ApsHUKDfjDodUjGD98ENMV3vr5B4
Paul in NH
April 19th, 2012
3:40 pm
FLJ
Hou think that Real play like it’s a pick up game? I am shocked that a team with Cristiano Ronaldo on it would play freelance.
GT fan
April 19th, 2012
3:41 pm
With “local” purported fans/alum like B’ham Jacket & WnE, it’s no wonder GT doesn’t sell out the stadium.
But they’re probably the kind of guys who’d complain after having sex with a supermodel
5150 UOAD
April 19th, 2012
3:41 pm
GT FAN I am a TECH guy and I know you are Please SHOW me a 14 game schedule you MO RON Mother…F..er
09/03/12 at Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va. 8:00 p.m. ET
09/08/12 vs. Presbyterian Atlanta, Ga. 7:00 PM ET
09/15/12 vs. Virginia Atlanta, Ga. TBA
09/22/12 vs. Miami Atlanta, Ga. TBA
09/29/12 vs. Middle Tennessee State Atlanta, Ga. 7:00 PM ET
10/06/12 at Clemson Clemson, S.C. TBA
10/20/12 vs. Boston College Atlanta, Ga. TBA
10/27/12 vs. BYU Atlanta, Ga. TBA
11/03/12 at Maryland College Park, Md. TBA
11/10/12 at North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. TBA
11/17/12 vs. Duke Atlanta, Ga. TBA
11/24/12 at Georgia Athens, Ga. TBA
Do You F….ing see 14 games Scheduled?
Supersize that order, mutt
April 19th, 2012
3:43 pm
UOAD…..I think what GT Fan was saying in his last post was that since Drummond has been suspended for 1.5 games, that means that somebody is apparently ASSUMING that Tech will make it to the ACC championship game and beyond. I like that logic. LOL
5150 UOAD
April 19th, 2012
3:44 pm
SUPER so UGA doing a 10% and rounding Down to 1 ganes meant the Dwags know they SUCK?
Supersize that order, mutt
April 19th, 2012
3:45 pm
@ UOAD……I like that logic too. LOL
Supersize that order, mutt
April 19th, 2012
3:46 pm
@ GT Lee, if you’re still here, check your email
FL Jacket
April 19th, 2012
3:47 pm
“Hou think that Real play like it’s a pick up game? I am shocked that a team with Cristiano Ronaldo on it would play freelance.”
Paul…Real doesn’t seem to have any kind of consistent shape when they move forward. Either they knock it up the wing and let CR7 run with is and set up a cross/shot…or they hit Route 1 and try to get Benzema or CR7 to knock it down and fire a shot…or they build the play up thru the middle.
The way they scored against Bayern was pretty much a jailbreak where after CR7’s shot was saved, Benzema hit a low hard cross across the middle that CR7 kept in and fed to Ozil for the score.
WnE
April 19th, 2012
3:47 pm
re:
His guilt may not have been, WnE. There is risk to a prosecutor and cost to the public for going forward to trial. Similarly, Drummond also faced risk and cost by doing so. This made a plea deal likely. However, a client may not always be so open to seeing that risk early in the process.
Again, I think you’re right that he should be removed from the team. But, you are assuming Johnson has that power. As I said earlier, it might be smart to remove that power from the coach.
____________________
His guilt may not have been, WnE. There is risk to a prosecutor and cost to the public for going forward to trial. Similarly, Drummond also faced risk and cost by doing so. This made a plea deal likely. However, a client may not always be so open to seeing that risk early in the process.
Again, I think you’re right that he should be removed from the team. But, you are assuming Johnson has that power. As I said earlier, it might be smart to remove that power from the coach.
______________
Mr. Stein, as long as the breath-a-lyzer or whatever testing equipment was used on Drummond was working properly, then Drummond knew he would eventually be found guilty of something.
When it comes to telling your HC that you got caught drinking under-age, then waiting around for plea-deal technicalities is no excuse for hiding it from your HC.
Once Drummond blew into that machine he knew he would be found guilty or plea guilty at some point in the future, at that point hiding everything from his HC is a cover up.
For that cover up he deserves to get booted from GT’s FB Program.
dawgfan
April 19th, 2012
3:48 pm
“SUPER so UGA doing a 10% and rounding Down to 1 ganes meant the Dwags know they SUCK?”
If you’re going to try to insult a program it always helps to get your facts straight Techie. The UGA policy on DUI suspensions is TWENTY PERCENT of the season. You officially have no credibility whatsoever. Congratulations.
And Tech fans wonder why I call them a joke.
GT fan
April 19th, 2012
3:49 pm
Turnovers and the DL are the make or break for the season. If the DL is no better than last season then 8 Ws is GT’s ceiling. If they can pressure qbs, up their sack total, and improve to 5th or better (10th in 2011) in the ACC on 3rd down rushing (4.9 yds/rush 2011) then 10+ Ws and an ACC CG appereance it will be in 2012.
QB pressure & more sacks will mean more INTs by the D’s deepest/most talented group, DBs.
George Stein
April 19th, 2012
3:50 pm
“Mr. Stein, as long as the breath-a-lyzer or whatever testing equipment was used on Drummond was working properly, then Drummond knew he would eventually be found guilty of something.”
I can tell you with some degree of certainty that this is not true.
Again, I agree that he should be kicked off the team. But, again, Johnson might not have that power.
5150 UOAD
April 19th, 2012
3:50 pm
WnE
WnE
WnE
WnE
You will not take my INVITE to Party with us?
What mommy will not let you out of the Closet?
FL Jacket
April 19th, 2012
3:50 pm
“And Tech fans wonder why I call them a joke.”
I always though it’t because you enjoy amusing us…
5150 UOAD
April 19th, 2012
3:52 pm
Dwagfan you need to CHECK your facts too.
5150 UOAD
April 19th, 2012
3:54 pm
Have ANY UGa girls been busted for selling Pot and Acid out of their dorm rooms this week? Hey I need some Underwear Hash Browns with From-unda-cheese on top.
GT fan
April 19th, 2012
3:54 pm
5150 …. ACC CG & the Bowl Game, which equal TWO (2) more games for the 2012 season mean, drumroll please …………………….
That TWELVE (12), scheduled, games PLUS TWO (2) additional games (12+2) would EQUAL = FOURTEEN!
Now, take out your caluclator for this tough one ……. 10% (or 14 x .10) = 1.4 or ONE and a HALF.
Who’s the MO’ron now? Shoot, I figured a man with your education could’ve seen my humor in my original post!
GT Lee
April 19th, 2012
3:54 pm
“I don’t normally write letters to folks like DRad, but I will write a letter to DRad and copy it to President Peterson telling them why they need to step in and override CPJ’s punishment”
Gollum when you write your letter don’t forget to include ELITE RECRUITS, Kung Fu Panda, triple SLoption, high school offense, and boot-licking toadies you whiny little POS Biotch……and please bring a copy of your letter tommorow nite along with shiny Preciousssss and matching lottery ticket
FL Jacket
April 19th, 2012
3:57 pm
GT Lee…for the record it’s Triple SLOPtion ran by Coach Kung Fu Moobs McFish Fry…
dawgfan
April 19th, 2012
3:58 pm
my boyfriend WnE gave it to me real good out behind the dumpster on our lunch break. that’s why I’m all fired up again
GT Lee
April 19th, 2012
3:59 pm
@ FLJ
SEMANTICS, dude
Supersize that order, mutt
April 19th, 2012
3:59 pm
LMAO @ GT Lee and FLJ
Supersize that order, mutt
April 19th, 2012
4:00 pm
don’t forget minutiae, GT Lee