AJC Practice Report 8/22/12

Chalk full of good stuff:

Days to play ’somewhere’ for Georgia Tech against Hokies | Georgia Tech

-Days is getting on the field...somewhere. Playmakers will always find a way on the field.

-The new guy from Down Under, Gotsis, has proven the game isn't too big for him at this level. Good to hear...nice to have another body at DT!

-Ken made a good point: We NEED Bailey to be healthy come game time as he's got TW's blindside. VT has been known to be a pretty good team putting pressure on the QB...

-TW is still the starter. Shocking.

-AB will be a revolving door after Orwin and Godhigh.

Great news on Gotsis, good to keep that position fresh. Worried a little about the injuries on the O line. Seems like Lanier, a kid with a lot of promise out of high school, is never going to contribute much, too bad.

Originally Posted by dressedcheeseside

Just thought I'd pass along a little insider opinion on our D from a parent of one of the D starters:

we have GOT to slow down Vt OFF because our OFF is going to struggle
possibly-- I think our OFF will do better in the 2nd half while our DEf will get tired and do worse.

Just the fact that Gotsis is not an automatic RS is good news. It confirms that we correctly scouted his potential abilities. I don't expect a lot from him in 2012 but I love the fact that he is in the mix. Watch out for the next three years.

SD needs to be on the field for one half of our offensive / special teams snaps this year in one capacity or another. I am so glad to hear that he is embracing the challenge of a diversified role on the squad. When he keeps the ball off the turf, he is a very special player.

Originally Posted by alagold

we have GOT to slow down Vt OFF because our OFF is going to struggle
possibly-- I think our OFF will do better in the 2nd half while our DEf will get tired and do worse.

VPI's hurry up will wear our defense down if we can't stop them occasionally and get off the field. A penalty, a busted play, an incompletion every now and then will cause their offense to sputter. We have to take full advantage whenever we get them in unfavorable down and distance situations.

Originally Posted by Boomergump

Just the fact that Gotsis is not an automatic RS is good news. It confirms that we correctly scouted his potential abilities. I don't expect a lot from him in 2012 but I love the fact that he is in the mix. Watch out for the next three years.

i think being a 20 year old freshman helps, too. he's got two years of physical maturity over the rest of the true freshmen gang and it oughta show.

SD needs to be on the field for one half of our offensive / special teams snaps this year in one capacity or another. I am so glad to hear that he is embracing the challenge of a diversified role on the squad. When he keeps the ball off the turf, he is a very special player.

+1. excited about SD, too. i've said this before--if he's not having to think about being a QB his ball control issues should diminish.

Originally Posted by stonedwall

i think being a 20 year old freshman helps, too. he's got two years of physical maturity over the rest of the true freshmen gang and it oughta show.



+1. excited about SD, too. i've said this before--if he's not having to think about being a QB his ball control issues should diminish.

Being 20 is great, but kids all mature at different rates. One thing is for sure, he is a heck of a lot better now than he was when he was 18 and by the time he is 23 or 24....

Your point about SD and QB ball control is well taken. Waving the ball around in the backfield making option reads is not for everybody. Hopefully catching and tucking will be a whole lot more natural. That, and knowing when to quit on a play and get on the ground. A heck of a lot of strips happen when the guy is fighting for that last 2" and he is already past (or well behind) the sticks.

Originally Posted by Boomergump

Just the fact that Gotsis is not an automatic RS is good news. It confirms that we correctly scouted his potential abilities. I don't expect a lot from him in 2012 but I love the fact that he is in the mix. Watch out for the next three years.

SD needs to be on the field for one half of our offensive / special teams snaps this year in one capacity or another. I am so glad to hear that he is embracing the challenge of a diversified role on the squad. When he keeps the ball off the turf, he is a very special player.

Does anyone know just how many times the kid did fumble? I am starting to wonder if we just remember a couple and attribute a bunch to him, though I can't recall them. Maybe this is growing on its own telling.