Preseason: Bottom 50, Projected record range: 3-9 -> 6-6
End of Season: Number 22, Final Record: 9-4
Pregaming for T day was basically like drinking by your car in downtown Atlanta. With only 20,000 Tech Alums in the Atlanta area it wasn't unexpected that the turnout was low. But all things considered, turnout wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, about 10,000.
The game started on a rough note, with Cedric Griffin making a hit on Jaybo Shaw forcing a fumble. Cue the aweful feeling of last year's 9 fumbles in my first introduction to the triple option...
However, as the game progressed you had to think the Offense was going to be really good, even if Nesbitt can't stay healthy. Shaw played pretty solid as the backup, making some good passes, and smart plays. He doesn't have the shear athletic ability that Nesbitt brings to the Offense, but he is a solid player and can lead if needed. Dwyer looked good for the 4-6 carries he had, breaking one for 20+ off the left side. But I really wanted to see more of him, especially against our first team D.
Anthony Allen is going to be scary if he learns the system. He will definitely be a solid backup for Dwyer, and should easily scare some defenses if he Dwyer, and Roddy Jones are all in the backfield.
The defense played pretty well, though there is still plenty for the new D line to prove. Freshman TJ Barnes, playing for the second team is going to be really good if he can get his endurance up, and should probably be on the first team D line by seasons end. Linebackers, Griffin, Jefferson, and Jackson should provide plenty of depth at the second level provided they stay healthy, and all played well.
Ahh the kicking game... Ok, Blair either needs to focus on kicking field goals and PAT solely, or he needs to be done. 0-3 in a spring game, with no defensive pressure at all, is for highschool kickers. He's on his last straw for me and everyone else in the stadium
Final Score... 31-28 Gold team (1st team D, 2nd team O), but the score really reflects more on how good the 2nd team O was compared to the second team D.
Names who impressed... DL - TJ Barnes, CB - Dominique Reese, RB - Anthony Allen
Way too early prediction... 9-3
Go Jackets and THWG
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