Johnson exceeded Richt in developing a quarterback
Georgia Tech's offense is flourishing partly because of Josh Nesbitt (9), who certainly never doubted he could score on fourth down in OT against Wake Forest. (Johnny Crawford/AJC)
A year earlier and Josh Nesbitt would’ve gone somewhere else. If Paul Johnson and his run-happy, triple-option offense had landed at Georgia Tech back when Nesbitt was still considering colleges, Nesbitt almost certainly would’ve tossed his Jackets’ recruiting letters into the reject basket.
You say “option” to most high school quarterbacks and they hear “oblivion.”
“Yes,” the Tech quarterback said Monday when asked if he would’ve signed elsewhere had he been recruited by Johnson and not former coach Chan Gailey, who ran a pro style offense. “My mindset was different coming out of high school than it is now.”
When Tech and Georgia meet Saturday, it will bring into focus something even more remarkable than the staggering turns of the two programs. The Jackets’ Paul Johnson did a better job developing a quarterback this season than Georgia’s Mark Richt.
This isn’t meant to be a knock on the Bulldogs’ Joe Cox. It’s just that two years ago when the option came to Tech, it didn’t figure the Jackets would have the better player at that position. Richt has a strong track record for recruiting and developing quarterbacks (David Greene, D.J. Shockley, Matthew Stafford). He runs a traditional offense. He played the position himself and ran the once-powerful Florida State offense.
Jackets coach Paul Johnson said he knew Josh Nesbitt had the ability to run the option. (Johnny Crawford/AJC)
Johnson has a controlled passing game: It’s called a pitch.
As a high school senior, Nesbitt threw for 2,256 yards and 32 touchdowns. He neither thought of, nor embraced, the idea of being an option quarterback.
“Uncertain,” he said, when asked how he felt when Johnson was first hired as Gailey’s replacement.
But look now. He has thrown for 1,418 yards and eight touchdowns, and rushed for 847 yards and 16 scores. He has thrown only 125 passes, completing 58. But his average yards per attempt, an often telling statistic, is 11.34. (Cox’s YPA: 8.13.)
He also has thrown only four interceptions. Factor that in with his yards per attempt and his college passing efficiency rating is 156.41. Nesbitt doesn’t qualify for the national leaders because he’s averaging only 11.4 passes per game (15 is the minimum). But if he qualified, he would rank eighth in the country, just behind Notre Dame’s Jimmy Clausen (156.45).
Bottom line: Nesbitt is operating in Johnson’s offense better than Cox is in Richt’s, running the option and keeping defenses off balance with a downfield passing threat.
“Josh has improved a great deal,” Johnson said. “The biggest thing is he’s more comfortable in what we’re asking him to do. The game has slowed down for him. He doesn’t have to think about everything, he can just react.”
Johnson said he didn’t sense any reticence from Nesbitt about the offense the first time coach and quarterback met. “I think he was like everybody. He had some questions. Everybody was asking what he was going to do and not do. He kept an open mind and I guess he eventually said, ‘Hey, it’s not too bad. I can have some fun with this.’”
Nesbitt hasn’t been all run. He threw for 266 yards against Mississippi State, and for just under 200 with two touchdowns against each Duke and Vanderbilt. He said he feels “10 times more comfortable” than a year ago.
“When he came here, he just told me, ‘You can have a great year, but you’re going to take a pounding.’ I don’t mind the pounding, and I thought I could be successful. I like the offense. I like the fact that we can score at any given moment and we have so many threats.”
Johnson’s confidence in Nesbitt was illustrated a few weeks ago when he went for it on fourth-and-1 from the Wake Forest five-yard line in overtime. A chip-shot field goal would’ve tied the game. Nesbitt came to the sideline and said, “I can make it coach.” Johnson replied, “I know you can.” Two Nesbitt runs later — a first down, then a touchdown — the game was over.
Nesbitt was asked about that first meeting with Johnson. Did he ever inquire how many times he would get to pass?
“No, I never mentioned it,” he said.
He bought in early, and it shows.
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Jamaaliver
November 23rd, 2009
4:03 pm
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clint31
November 23rd, 2009
4:07 pm
First!!!!
Mike Lum
November 23rd, 2009
4:13 pm
CPJ HAS developed Nesbitt…into a warrior. Josh’s passing has not improved over last year, despite what CPJ says. With man coverage, the tall GT receivers are just out-jumping shorter DBs.
Steady GT Fan
November 23rd, 2009
4:14 pm
I think Josh should be the ACC player of the year for what he has accomplished.
Bride of Chucky Knapp
November 23rd, 2009
4:16 pm
Nice to see an article about the game of football. Thanks Jeff!
Go Dogs!
Mike Lum
November 23rd, 2009
4:19 pm
CPJ developed Nesbitt…into a warrior. Josh’s passing/touch has improved little since last year. He may be more comfortable, but he can’t throw nearly as well as Tebow. Benefitting from man coverage, Nesbitt’s heaves are often caught by the taller GT receivers out-jumping shorts DBs. As a Tech grad, I wish they passed LESS!
WTF???
November 23rd, 2009
4:20 pm
Jeff, Jeff, Jeff… You’re just stirring the pot.
You ever heard the old saying, “You can’t polish a turd?”…..
Develop my ass… Develop what? A complex?
Cox will never play football again after this year, which I am thankful for….
Yellowjacket82
November 23rd, 2009
4:21 pm
Josh should be a legitimate Heisman candidate next year.
Mike Lum
November 23rd, 2009
4:22 pm
Nesbitt may be a warrior, but a passer he ain’t.
bob horner stayed hurt
November 23rd, 2009
4:22 pm
Jeff…I think you’re right.?? of course you’re right.. Cox has been dreadful…Richt was loyal and stuck with him…which will hurt us next year….Richt is a liar when he says “Joe gives us the best chance to win”….he should be candid and say..”I’m going with my 5th year senior…he’s paid his dues..” there is no way Murray is worse than than Cox…I’m not buying that
Forrest Gump
November 23rd, 2009
4:24 pm
Cox is taking a lot of unfair abuse. Richt certainly should have brought him along and had him play in some of those non conference scrimmages instead of padding Stafford’s stats for three years. Throughout Richt’s tenure at UGA, the Dogs have rolled over when things don’t go their way. This season has been one big roll over, and it is not all Cox’s fault.
Valdosta Dawg
November 23rd, 2009
4:24 pm
It does make one wonder why CMR had such great offenses at FSU and ran that fast break to perfection, we have the talent so WTF? Time for BoBo to go coach at the high school level!
WTF???
November 23rd, 2009
4:24 pm
And can’t throw nearly as well as Tebow?
Tebow’s mechanics are garbage….
Mallet and Snead are the cream of the crop in the SEC as far as throwing the football, but Tim Tebow is and will go down as one of the greatest “Football Players” to ever play in the NCAA. I just wouldn’t use him as a benchmark to compare “passing ability”….
Mike Lum
November 23rd, 2009
4:24 pm
Josh benefits from man coverage, and tall Tech receivers outjumping shorter DBs. Tebow is a better passer. As a Tech grad, I clinge every time he drops back. Johnson will pass 10-15 times/game just to keep the defense guessing. If CPJ ever gets a good passer, the offense will really take off.
UGA and Clempson are Twins
November 23rd, 2009
4:26 pm
and Richt wanted to make a safety out of him…..best damn QB on the flats, he’s a warhorse!
Yellowjacket82
November 23rd, 2009
4:26 pm
I agree w/ bob horner. Look at all of the successful programs this year with Freshman QB’s. It’s almost like Richt thought he owed Cox something to play him…. sort of like keeping Willie M?
GT9
November 23rd, 2009
4:26 pm
Good article, Mr. Schultz.
Joshua has been a fantastic leader for the Ramblin’ Wreck. It is a special experience to get to watch him play football. He is a rare athlete and an incredible football player. This fan is very appreciative of the effort and excitement he brings to the Flats.
10-1
Seventh in the nation
Beat UG!
GT JJ
November 23rd, 2009
4:27 pm
Nesbitt threw some great passes against Duke. He’s been awful in the (recent) past but I think now that he understands the offense better, there will be more chances for midrange throws (like a couple comeback routes he threw on the dookies). Hell, we may even start throwing a few screens if we can open the offense up even more.
Tucker T
November 23rd, 2009
4:27 pm
Jeff
I gotta say that it’s a little sad that you have to include UGA in a mostly Tech centered post just so you can get the page views. I mean this post is 97% about Tech but you had to throw UGA in there to get the extra page views because you know that if you only have Tech fans read your post you are not going to get many hits. I guess that’s what you have to do but it’s still kinda sad.
Yellowjacket82
November 23rd, 2009
4:27 pm
Loyalties run deep…but at what price?
Burdell
November 23rd, 2009
4:28 pm
Mike Lum–
Did you see the pass on the post route to Stephen Hill at the end of the first half against Duke? Tell me that wasn’t a pass that would make any QB proud. When you have 6′3″ and 6′4″ receivers why wouldn’t you just throw the jump ball most of the time?
Mike Lum
November 23rd, 2009
4:29 pm
WTF, I agree with everything you’re saying. Tebow is no passing benchmark in most cases, but he’s a better passer than Nesbitt. Josh has improved, but he often still scared me. Sorry for my duplicate comments.
Ludicrous
November 23rd, 2009
4:29 pm
Will Adams be hosting the party animals from the Georgia Legislature in Shreveport this season?
mark louis
November 23rd, 2009
4:32 pm
It’s easy to develop a QB when all they have to do is hand off.
Jack-it Dawg
November 23rd, 2009
4:32 pm
If Nesbitt had come to the Dawg Nation he’d still be on bench. Even Cox is better than this high school QB. Gimme a break!!
EW
November 23rd, 2009
4:32 pm
No argument here.
Cuttysark
November 23rd, 2009
4:33 pm
Nice article Jeff. Obviously Josh Nesbitt was willing to let Paul Johnson implement his style of offense and see how it worked for him as an option quarterback. More importantly, he wanted to become a winner which is exactly what Coach Paul Johnson instills in his players. Give Josh credit for seeing what this offense was all about before making a decision. More important than statistical numbers is Nesbitt’s play making ability on the field, and the team’s record.
A story on Paul Johnson’s record in rivalry games is now available for viewing on http://isportsweb.com. The Yellow Jackets are getting ready for their big game against Georgia on Saturday. THWG!
Yellowjacket82
November 23rd, 2009
4:33 pm
Jack-it…we’ll see who is the better QB on Sat.
95,000 Fans - Every Game!
November 23rd, 2009
4:34 pm
In the SEC – Cox would be a better choice than Nesbitt. Sorry Josh. The thing is though, you probably have a chance to play in the NFL, but like Tebow, it won’t be at QB. Tebow might be the fullback who leads you into the hole!
Bryan G.
November 23rd, 2009
4:34 pm
CPJ has done a great job at Tech. It’s hard for this Dawg not to root for Johnson.
Mike Lum
November 23rd, 2009
4:34 pm
George P, that Duke pass was a beauty. Can’t remember if Josh hesitated before throwing it. Nesbitt is best when he steps back and lets it go. When he has to look around, it gets scary. Works again Duke, Vandy, and Miss State. UGA & Clemson have better athletes, so it won’t be as easy.
jim
November 23rd, 2009
4:36 pm
Cox screwed himself when he signed at UGA to begin with. He knew he would be behind Stafford for a couple years and only get 1 year as the starter. Cox was a decent prospect coming out of high school too, why would he make such a dumb decision?
EW
November 23rd, 2009
4:36 pm
“Bottom line: Nesbitt is operating in Johnson’s offense better than Cox is in Richt’s, running the option and keeping defenses off balance with a downfield passing threat.”
Everyone please refer to the above line from the article before posting, THIS is the crux of JS’s argument, nothing to do with how good a passer Nesbitt is or how bad of a QB Cox has become this year.
Yellowjacket82
November 23rd, 2009
4:36 pm
Josh is the better athlete and leader.
EW
November 23rd, 2009
4:37 pm
Jim, Cox signed with UGA BEFORE Stafford. Get your facts straight.
jim
November 23rd, 2009
4:38 pm
My mistake, then why did he stay when he knew Stafford would have the starting job over him?
EW
November 23rd, 2009
4:40 pm
Sorry jim, no idea there…maybe he figured hanging around for one year at UGA was better than going somewhere else and having to start over.
E
November 23rd, 2009
4:40 pm
Final score
UGA-47
GT-13
bank on it nerds……,
95,000 Fans - Every Game!
November 23rd, 2009
4:41 pm
Also, until McCoy caught him, David Greene was the winningest starting QB in NCAA history. He performed this feat in his five year career at UGA. He was a redshirt freshman during CMR’s first season and it was easy to see he had needed the extra year so he could get up-to-speed with the college game. I trust CMR as far as creating the type of QB UGA needs to win a lot of games over the next four years. Now, if he can just create a kickoff team……..
Jack-it Dawg
November 23rd, 2009
4:41 pm
Bottom line: Nesbitt is a terrible ACC QB and Cox is an SEC stud QB
Engy
November 23rd, 2009
4:42 pm
Nesbitt has quite an arm on him. He’s actually comparable to Stafford in that he’s got tremendous arm strength but not necessarily accurate. Like a gunslinger quarterback. Even if he’s the QB in our spread option offense, I think he could be drafted in the 3rd or 4th round based on raw talent alone.
There were some receptions where Bey Bey had to jump over a smaller corner to get it, but there were also plenty of receptions where the ball was dead on accurate over a 40+ yard pass.
F-105 Thunderchief
November 23rd, 2009
4:43 pm
Nesbitt could still play in the NFL. Tracy Ham passed for 40,000 yards and rushed for more than 8,000 in the CFL coming out of Johnson’s system. Nesbitt could be the dual threat quarterback Michael Vick’s character never let him become. Or, I should say, hasn’t yet become.
Herschel Talker
November 23rd, 2009
4:43 pm
It’s really very simple. Mark Richt sucks.
RAMBLE ON!!!
November 23rd, 2009
4:43 pm
He’s a robot.
Yellowjacket82
November 23rd, 2009
4:44 pm
Jack it…Cox sure did look good Sat night trowing those screen passes to KY.
Me
November 23rd, 2009
4:45 pm
Nesbitt is a warrior…..just look at him. Cox looks like a young Huck Finn…..I’m sure he is a good kid but can anyone picture him ripping the ball back from that bruiser at FSU like Josh did? I didn’t think so…..
Sonny Clusters
November 23rd, 2009
4:45 pm
How can we be talking about this knowing Paula Deen was hit in the face by a ham? – AJC
Where are the priorities?
Mama Clusters
November 23rd, 2009
4:47 pm
Paula’s alright, son. She’s already jokin’ about it. Calm down.
gatorman770
November 23rd, 2009
4:47 pm
GO Jackets!
The best quarterback will be celebrating Saturday night!
B Davis
November 23rd, 2009
4:49 pm
What I really like about the Tech offense is that it is fun to watch.
Hate to say it but a lot of the traditional football is simply boring.
Nesbitt has become a warrior. That will serve him far better in the pros than being only a slinger.
GT For You And Me
November 23rd, 2009
4:50 pm
Pound the pups! Josh!!!!!!!!!!!!Go Jackets!! And,yeah. Josh is a better QB……….Period….
Sonny Clusters
November 23rd, 2009
4:51 pm
She played that ham better than Jenkins played the pass in the end zone.
Sonny Clusters
November 23rd, 2009
4:52 pm
Jeff, did you ever play toss the ham? Getting hit in the face with a ham is never pretty. Good thing the AJC was there to bring us the story.
Go Jackets!
November 23rd, 2009
4:52 pm
Nesbitt is the man! Watch the tape of his games this season and you will know that if the outcome is in doubt, he alone will not let this team lose.
A true warrior and more important to this team than even he knows!
revwreck
November 23rd, 2009
4:52 pm
Jack-it Dawg
you know that crap you are smoking is illegal dont you….put your computer in your bookbag and step off of the short bus
Sonny Clusters
November 23rd, 2009
4:55 pm
Ham tossing might be good in developing quarterbacks. Maybe that’s Paul Johnson’s secret. Tossing the ham sounds kinda dirty, though. Better not blog about it anymore.
fpm
November 23rd, 2009
4:55 pm
I used to cringe when Josn dropped back because he reminded me of Reggie Ball. But he has developed a much better touch, and more importantly, doesn’t force the pass.
He and Bay-Bay are a great combo and will embaress Cox/AJ
Scrap
November 23rd, 2009
4:58 pm
Great article Jeff. I’ve seen every quarterback at Tech since Billy Lothridge, and I tell you, there hasn’t been a tougher quarterback at Tech in over 40 years. The guy can take a pounding and keep coming at you. I can’t think of anyone I would rather hand a lead to in the 4th quarter. He’s as tough as the calculus and physics they throw at those boys at Tech.
Sonny Clusters
November 23rd, 2009
4:59 pm
That was about a 12-pound ham and it hit her right in the face. She can take a hit. Maybe the Falcons could use her next week if Turner’s not back by then. Jeff, could you get her a tryout?
dawgit
November 23rd, 2009
4:59 pm
Man this Schultz guy is a GT homer!
Go Jackets!
November 23rd, 2009
5:01 pm
You don’t think Cox is already embarrassed? How many cox jokes do you think he’s heard this season? I bet you’re mama loves Cox. Hey Joe, do you come from a long line of Cox? I heard your daddy was a Cox, too. Boy, this offense really sux Cox. When your mama was deciding who to marry, I heard she said “may the biggest Cox win”, she was a mormon, you know. Drop your Cox and grab your socks!
I could go on, and on, and on.
revwreck
November 23rd, 2009
5:01 pm
95,000 Fans – Every Game!
David who? Who’s he play for?
GT For You And Me
November 23rd, 2009
5:02 pm
dawgit: Jeff just knows a good team when he see’s one…….
Go Jackets!
November 23rd, 2009
5:05 pm
One other thing, could someone on the sidelines give that Cox some relief? He’s damn near purple by the end of the third quarter and I’m thinking if that Cox explodes Saturday at Bobby Dodd, we all could be in for a huge mess.
Granted, the cheerleaders would be used to it, but it may be a bit much for the average fan.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 23rd, 2009
5:05 pm
Josh is tough yes but catching on in the pro’s will be tougher.
CJ
November 23rd, 2009
5:06 pm
Jack-o+ff Dawg:
“Bottom line: Nesbitt is a terrible ACC QB and Cox is an SEC stud QB”
Bottom line: Your “stud” looked great on Saturday! bwahhhhahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Stinger
November 23rd, 2009
5:09 pm
Cox has completed almost as many passes to Defensive Linemen as he has wide receivers. You should give him 5 more years at UGA.
GT For You And Me
November 23rd, 2009
5:09 pm
We’re walking about college ball. Not the pros “Chef”.. I don’t think Josh has the pros on his mind,only beating the Dawgs Sat………..
revwreck
November 23rd, 2009
5:09 pm
I have nothing bad at all to say about Joe Cox, I’m sure he’s a good kid trying hard to do his best. It has to be hard at that age to hear all the bad things about yourself, and even worse for his parents. I think most tech fans are just paying back for the Reggie days. But I do believe that Josh has earned the respect from his teamates and I can see that the UGA players do not have the confidence that Cox will make the right decisions in a clutch.
GT For You And Me
November 23rd, 2009
5:09 pm
Talking!!!!!!!!
Joe Cox
November 23rd, 2009
5:12 pm
Why is everybody picking on me? I threw it to the defensive lineman because he was wide open. Well, he was!! Check the video!
17 of 20
November 23rd, 2009
5:17 pm
Those Georgia fans and coaches know how to lose a game. They get a lot of practice. Tech by 30 points
Go Gators
sneaky dawg
November 23rd, 2009
5:17 pm
Gimmick quarterback, gimmick offense. He’d be a safety anywhere but GT. Let him have fun playing college. He sure as hell ain’t going on.
If Matt Stafford wasn’t worth 50 million and headed to NFL ROY this conversation wouldn’t be happening but CMR did such a great job with Matt he’s the talk of the country today.
Pack it Schultz … this is a garbage article even by your yellow press standards.
Mama Clusters
November 23rd, 2009
5:20 pm
We’ve noticed that UGA doesn’t do well with quarterbacks named Joe. Maybe they ought not recruit anymore of them. We think Alabama would be a better spot for them.
D.Ellis
November 23rd, 2009
5:22 pm
The Blue titale of this article is very misleading. Paul Johnson is a very good coach and has developed Josh Nesbitt very well.
However until Johnson coaches a Hesiman Trophy winner…..a NC Quarterback…….and until 2 weeks ago the Winningest QB in NCAA history, to hint at the fact tht he is a better QB coach than Mark Richt ( All becasue Nebitt is a better QB than Joe Cox) is very misleading.
To all the Jacket Fans out there it;s that time of year again! Can’t wait to get it on at the flats!!!!
A Day of feasting on Turkey……..a day of feasting on turkey sandwhiches……..and the best game of the year for desert on SAturday night!!!!!!
Should be a good one…..good luck!
GOOO DAWGS
Joe Cox
November 23rd, 2009
5:23 pm
sneaky dawg,
Don’t you think I’m just as good as Matt? My numbers are better than his first year. Do you think I will get a chance at the next level? Most Dawgs think I’m a stud. What do you think?
Angus
November 23rd, 2009
5:24 pm
I’d give Richt the benefit of the doubt for now – he’s gotten it right alot more times than not.
As good as Nesbitt’s been, I don’t even think he’s CPJ’s prototype – give CPJ Pat White/ Mike Vick and watch out BCS. That being said, it’s going to be a shame when the glorified kick returner from Clempson wins ACC POY over Josh.
dap01
November 23rd, 2009
5:24 pm
Look at Stafford, Shockley, Green. One season is too small of a sample, unless you want a biased article.
revwreck
November 23rd, 2009
5:24 pm
sneaky dawg
Greene…
Sonny Clusters
November 23rd, 2009
5:26 pm
It was a Smithfield ham and she said it felt so much like a football she was tossing it around. See, ham tossing is good practice. Catching an incoming ham is very important.
CJ
November 23rd, 2009
5:27 pm
sneaky poodle,
that gimmicky QB and gimmicky offense took your terriers down last year! imagine what we’re going to do to you and your butt lickers this year! It’s going to be fun watching posters like you wallow in more misery and hatred after Saturday. Come on back and remind us how our high school, gimmicky offense beat your high school team!
Nick Papagorgio
November 23rd, 2009
5:27 pm
95,000 fans, lemmings, whatever…
Realist
November 23rd, 2009
5:27 pm
Um, no. Having a stud WR doesn’t make you a good QB. Nesbitt is a good RB who throws the ball straight up in the air 10 times a game and watches Thomas go get it 5 or 6 times. That’s a high school passing game, and the stats look nice as long as Thomas is stronger and faster than the DBs. It doesn’t make Nesbitt a good QB.
CFB Fan
November 23rd, 2009
5:28 pm
Are you kidding me?
Nebitt has passed for 1,418 yards with 8 TDs/ 4 INTs.
Cox has passed for 2,350 yards with 21 TDs/ 14 ITSs.
It should be easier to pass in GT’s offense when the defense has to committ 7-8 every play top stop the run. That means man coverage. His numbers should be much higher than they are. He SUCKS as a QB
Cox is certainly a better QB, even with the INTs.
CJ
November 23rd, 2009
5:29 pm
yeah, that coach richt has really developed his qb. in what round will cox go in the draft?
enough
November 23rd, 2009
5:29 pm
Im not saying joe cox is better, but i dont think Nesbitt is that great, first of all, he is just a glorified running back quaterback is not the apporiate work. Cox has a better completion % at 56.1, compared to Nesbitts 46.4.Niether % are good also Cox has about 1,000 more yards passing. I think Nesbitt is a much better football player but i wouldnt go as far to say quarterback. Also Mark RIcht has devoloped a few good QB’s such as David Greene and Matthew Stafford, so maybe Paul did better this year but in the long run I would stick with RIchts ability!
Paddy
November 23rd, 2009
5:31 pm
Tebow and Nesbitt, with all their fault, are “football players”. They win games. They excite thier fans. What more could you ask for as a fan of theses two teams. I give them both a tip of the cap. Who cares, who cares, who cares if they ever play a down in pro ball. They are why college football is so more enjoyable than the NFL!
revwreck
November 23rd, 2009
5:32 pm
CFB Fan
Funny thing is the Dawg fans think Cox is worse than we do,,,check their blogs if you dont believe it….also throw in some rushing TD’s and stats..our QB is not just a passer…he’s a game changer oh yeah so is Cox
Windale
November 23rd, 2009
5:34 pm
I’m a Bulldog and I’d take Nesbitt any day of the week over Cox. Nesbitt is a stud!
CFB Fan
November 23rd, 2009
5:35 pm
Josh Nesbitt…
6/11 141 yds 1 TD
3/14 83 yds 2INT
6/15 133 versus Miami
7/11 89 yds versus North Carolina
1/7 51 yds versus Virgina Tech
6/10 versus Duke
Must I go on!?!?!?!?!?
This guy is HORRIBLE.
I know you Bees are going to say “We won the games”. Yes, you did.
However, you didnt play anyone…
GT only beat one ranked opponent (#17 Virginia Tech).
Overall, you only beat two teams with a winning record.
You should really be proud.
CFB Fan
November 23rd, 2009
5:37 pm
Windale,
You are a BEE!!!
Stop pretending to be a DAWG fan
Don
November 23rd, 2009
5:38 pm
Hey mike dumb
Nesbitt’s passing isn’t better from last year? You are an idiot.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/players/155237
Paddy
November 23rd, 2009
5:38 pm
sneaky dog….Nesbitt would be a safety anywhere else? Well he is not somewhere else and he is about to give my dawgs a lesson two years in a row. Thats college football my friend. I am dealing with it, you are not!
revwreck
November 23rd, 2009
5:39 pm
CFB Fan
Funny thing is the Dawg fans think Cox is worse than we do,,,check their blogs if you dont believe it….also throw in some rushing TD’s and stats..our QB is not just a passer…he’s a game changer oh yeah so is Cox
and oh yeah we are very proud
Windale
November 23rd, 2009
5:39 pm
CFB you convieniently left out his good games?
CFB Fan
November 23rd, 2009
5:39 pm
Are you kidding me?
GT has one decent year and you’re the greatest football team in the state?
It doesnt work that way.
Run off 5 straight versus the Dogs and then you earn your place at the table.
uuughh...
November 23rd, 2009
5:40 pm
Jack-it Dawg…if Nesbitt has signed with the Dawgs, he would have beaten out Evans at one Safety position and we wouldn’t have to watch him run in circles all game every game. Thanks Josh…we lose because you chose GT now we lose again because you are kicking butt–that’s a double whammy!
bb
November 23rd, 2009
5:40 pm
For everone who thinks Josh’s passing is subpar and he only suceeds because BeBe and Hill outjump smaller DBs, consider this. If Josh played in an offense where short passes, quick slants and such were the majority of passes he threw, he would almost definitely complete 65-70% of his passes. But those are not the passes he throws in this offense – he is asked to throw deep more often than not and he has done an outstanding job of completing a high number of those passes. Even the best QBs don’t complete 65-70% of their deep passes. Josh is an outstanding passer IMO.
bob horner stayed hurt
November 23rd, 2009
5:40 pm
revreck nice gut punch at the end of your post….not bad
CFB Fan
November 23rd, 2009
5:40 pm
Better yet…
Make it to BCS bowls 4 years in a row and then you can start to be considered.
Even Cinderella had one good night.
Back to the cellar next year