Georgia Tech competition breakdown: Wide receiver
Who’s involved: Senior Chris Jackson, junior Jeremy Moore, sophomores Jeff Greene and Darren Waller, freshmen Anthony Autry, Travin Henry and Micheal Summers.
Who’s the starter: Jackson and Greene are at the top of the depth chart, but neither started last year. The team is replacing 2011 starters Stephen Hill and Tyler Melton.
What coach Paul Johnson says: “We’ll know more when they start playing (in pads). We’ll see. I’m not worried about the receivers.”
What Jeremy Moore says: “I grew a lot from that (ACL) injury (in 2010), learned a lot, and I’m ready. I’m ready now.”
Comment: Potentially seven players are candidates to play, none with a single career reception. This is probably the most wide-open competition, though the starting jobs will probably go to two of the returning players. Greene, Jackson and Waller got time on special teams last season. In the spring, Jackson and Moore probably made the most progress, although Greene and Waller both offer impressive size-speed combinations. Moore added 10 pounds of muscle since last season to get to 190 and is eager to get on the field after battles with injuries. Consistency in pass catching and downfield blocking will determine the outcome.
Ken Sugiura, Georgia Tech blog
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NCJacket
August 6th, 2012
9:47 pm
Question is, not if but who will the next big name to come out of “wide receiver U.” I’m still surprised that Buzz Preston hasn’t had a head coach offer with the job he’s done here. He deserved the head coach gig at Hawaii.
pw12
August 6th, 2012
9:47 pm
First
WnE
August 6th, 2012
9:47 pm
Is this where I say first and then nothing else?
I’m sure some will be happy with the nothing else part.
WnE
August 6th, 2012
9:48 pm
Ken we demand a photo finish, 3 guys got in at the same exact time.
NCJacket
August 6th, 2012
9:49 pm
WnE, thats what she said
NCJacket
August 6th, 2012
9:50 pm
Wait a minute…I’m NCJacket.
NCJacket
August 6th, 2012
9:51 pm
Really? Its not that creative of a name so not really surprised. I was thinking of making a change anyway.
NCJacket
August 6th, 2012
9:52 pm
Just kidding..haven’t posted much since the Hewitt days.
big gt fan
August 6th, 2012
10:02 pm
make s.days a wideout hed be more explosive than the other guys
JAdams
August 6th, 2012
10:22 pm
WnE haha bull no photo you loose
ole yeller
August 6th, 2012
11:29 pm
WnE, has been on 4 different blogs this evening. Still he has not had anything to say that made any sense.
WnE = looser and maybe is a borderline idiot.
ole yeller
August 6th, 2012
11:35 pm
Let’s see it’s 11:30. Time for mom to put little WnE to bed, school tomorrow you know. You will not hear from him again tonight.
5150 UOAD
August 7th, 2012
12:33 am
WnE doesn’t go to bed. He is the 2nd shift Hooker for SASHA’s Cross Dressing house of fun.
Long Beach Jacket
August 7th, 2012
1:19 am
If Waller actually is 6′6″ 230 (dimensions loosely quoted by CPJ some time back) he could really be scary if a: he has good hands b: runs his routes well c: has any kind of ability at all to separate from defenders with just a “tad” of speed. I’m curious to see this happen. It could be interesting. Good luck to all of them. For sure they all better be able to block or none of them will play. Look for some surprising big plays from this bunch…. GO JACKETS!!!
Jacket Man
August 7th, 2012
6:36 am
Sorry to see WnE is getting early breaks from his shift at the Waffle House as a fry cook this morning. Hope you guys don’t bite on any of the comments because they’ll be as bad as the hash browns slung.
ToeMeetsLeather
August 7th, 2012
6:56 am
This group, less Jackson, combined with Lee and/or Thomas over the next few years will be fun to watch. Throw in the speedsters at the A-Back spot and the passing game should really compliment the option portion of CPJ’s offense moving forward.
Tokyo jacket
August 7th, 2012
7:35 am
If that really is Waller’s size, he doesn’t need speed. He SHOULD win every single one on one battle with a CB for a jump ball and he SHOULD be untacklable (?) by a 5-9 180 DB. He should literally have 10 inches and 50 pounds. This should be no contest. Remember, in CPJ’s time, he’s had a big guy for the balls downfield and a quicker shorter guy for closer to the line of scrimmage. I expect the same this year.
OldGold1964
August 7th, 2012
7:45 am
Receiving corp will be fine as long as (1) QBs get their timing down, and (2) OL doesn’t allow sacks that get offense in 3rd and 15 situations, and (3) running backs sustain blocks on outside rushers. GT may not have superstar stats emerge for one receiver this season but combined team effort will be acceptible.
Say it ain't so...
August 7th, 2012
8:40 am
UGA didn’t even make the Top 10 Party Schools this year!
Not Disappointed!
August 7th, 2012
8:51 am
I cant wait on College Football! Come on Jackets!!
Lets do this GT!
juvenal
August 7th, 2012
9:35 am
it will be nice to have real games to comment on, maybe some of the silliness will diminish…it is time to see if the D can run what they are supposed to do, finally; the O, i feel it more a matter ofupdating it for the 21st C, more flexible passing out of the standard option-i.e., A-back/QB throws on a sweep?
yeller bug
August 7th, 2012
9:48 am
I agree juvenal. There’s a lot more that we can do with this offense than just option left and option right. Perhaps we haven’t had the personnel, but with this being CPJ’s 5th year—these are all his recruits so we SHOULD have the personnel. Putting in short passes aka the Oregon offense, do a little no huddle, etc. would only put more pressure on the opponent’s D.
SansWorld
August 7th, 2012
10:08 am
It’s all about down field blocking.
It will be interesting to see if Washington or who ever is at QB will be able scan the field and look for a target other than a single primary receiver.
I hope we have at least three or four receivers averaging two catches a game. Last year we had three recievers (and backs) that averaged 1 catch a game,
Dr. Nick
August 7th, 2012
10:09 am
seems like the majority of passes by TW have been for 30 or more yards per attempt.Maybe that is why are passing stats are so bad.We need to develop a short passing game.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 7th, 2012
10:36 am
@ Dr. Nick……I think many of us agree with that, but in the past CPJ has said that if he wants short yards, he will run for them. Let’s hope that’s something else that he will change
juvenal
August 7th, 2012
10:53 am
kind of makes short-yardage calls predictable then, doesn’t it, Super? & how did that work end of the game in the last bowl?
Gravy Train
August 7th, 2012
10:56 am
“I’m not worried about the receivers,” Turkey Neck. What he’s really saying is “We don’t have a QB with a good arm, our receivers are chop blockers and I don’t like to throw the ball anyway.”
How much longer are you all gonna be stuck with this guy? The bar is so low that 7 wins is good enough?
Supersize that order, mutt
August 7th, 2012
11:01 am
@ Gravy Train……thanks for your worthless input. Now go back to playing with yourself.
5150 UOAD
August 7th, 2012
11:01 am
Gravey Train is Dog food.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 7th, 2012
11:02 am
I think you have the wrong end of the dog, UOAD
Gravy Train
August 7th, 2012
11:05 am
Worthless is the definition of your athletic program. For me, I hope you keep Captain Fish Fry around a long time. He can’t beat CMR in recruiting or on the field. Plus the Triple Floption has zero bowl wins.
5150 UOAD
August 7th, 2012
11:09 am
OK Gravy Train is the Caboose to the Dwag linemen. Can you give us a Woot Woot.
Gravy Train
August 7th, 2012
11:11 am
New season, same ole song. “We’re gonna throw the ball this year.” “Turkey Neck finally has ‘his’ players.” “Now we’ll see the whole playbook.”
Supersize that order, mutt
August 7th, 2012
11:11 am
@ juvenal…….yes, except for the fact that nothing in the TO is really predictable. Nevertheless, I WOULD like to see a short passing game
SansWorld
August 7th, 2012
11:12 am
Ignore Gravy Train
Supersize that order, mutt
August 7th, 2012
11:13 am
@ Gravy Train……so when are we going to see the dwags even play anybody worth a damn, much less beat them? Aren’t there some butts out there that you need to be sniffing and licking this morning?
Gravy Train
August 7th, 2012
11:18 am
I know, I know. Beating Tech isn’t that great because they are not “worth a damn.”
SansWorld
August 7th, 2012
11:19 am
The propensity of down field passing is to pull back DBs and open up the field for runners. It also positions blockers down field to support the runners
Good in theory, but our passing execution has been lacking, making the whole package less effective.
I would like to see an option for shorter pass worked in. Last year this was really just limited to screens and sort curls. I am not smart enough to understand how the short pass threat effects the over all running game: opening up the field, confusing LBs and CBs, removing potential blockers, ect.
Gravy Train
August 7th, 2012
11:24 am
Get back in your cubicle and crunch some more numbers. Only a few more weeks, then your delusions will be crushed again. Be thankful that UGA is charitable enough to keep you on the schedule.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 7th, 2012
11:26 am
@ Gravy Train……Tech must be worth something to YOU, or you wouldn’t be on OUR blog obsessing over CPJ’s anatomy and the kind of football we play. You really should be more concerned with the fact that, other than beating Tech 3 out of 4 of CPJ’s years, the dwags haven’t done a damn thing worth bragging about.
5150 UOAD
August 7th, 2012
11:31 am
link to VT sport page.
Did an article on Weight gain and loss of all the players.
http://blogs.roanoke.com/andybittervirginiatechfootball/
Supersize that order, mutt
August 7th, 2012
11:38 am
US women just got ripped in water polo. BAD BAD call by the refs
Gravy Train
August 7th, 2012
11:39 am
No, it’s just looking at the futility of Tech Football despite or because of the stubbornness of Turkey Neck always brings a smile to my face. Plus it’s just plain hilarious that a supposed esteemed academic institution would have a semi-literate mountain man leading the charge. It’s like a joke within a joke that never gets old.
5150 UOAD
August 7th, 2012
11:40 am
Can’t watch Water Polo.
5150 UOAD
August 7th, 2012
11:42 am
Gravy Train
August 7th, 2012
11:39 am
No, it’s just looking at the futility of UGa Football despite or because of the stubbornness of BOZO always brings a smile to my face. Plus it’s just plain hilarious that a supposed esteemed academic institution would have a semi-intelligent baby producing man leading the Offense. It’s like a joke within a joke that never gets old.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 7th, 2012
11:50 am
semi-literate mountain man??? Get real, bubba. I guarantee you, he is more literate than you ever thought of being. You are FOS !!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
August 7th, 2012
11:53 am
@ UOAD……you can’t watch water polo, but you like soccer??? Granted that soccer game yestahday (damn filters) had an awesome end, but overall I think water polo is much more exciting.
Supersize that order, mutt
August 7th, 2012
11:57 am
US women win in spite of the refs
5150 UOAD
August 7th, 2012
12:48 pm
I understand that both games run the same type of O and D plays but the Water part don’t do it for me. i don’t like watching Lacrosse either and it is like Hockey on grass.
old tech grad
August 7th, 2012
12:48 pm
One thing is for sure with no one having a career reception the defense is going to have to be honest until someone stands out after a few games. This could be an advantage in the early contests especially Va Tech.