NCAA 2004 Dynasty: Georgia Tech (2005 Season)

Celeval · 08-09-2003, 04:36 PM

This is a continuation of my NCAA 2004 Georgia Tech dynasty.

2003 Season
2004 Recruiting
2004 Season
2005 Recruiting

Our record thus far:
2003: 8-5 (5-3) - Lost to WVU in the Continental Tire Bowl
2004: 5-7 (3-5) - No Bowl Invitation

Some slider changes this season, linked here.

Celeval · 08-09-2003, 04:51 PM

2005 Schedule

1. vs. Rutgers
2. at Kentucky
3. vs. Central Michigan
4. at #5 Florida State
5. vs. Clemson
6.
7. vs. #12 North Carolina State
8. at Wake Forest
9.
10. vs. #9 Maryland
11.
12. at Duke
13. vs. North Carolina
14. at #25 Virginia
15. vs. #17 Georgia

We've opted to go with the Kansas State strategy of scheduling this season - i.e. I'm on the hotseat, so put some cupcakes on the schedule. Either way, assuming we beat all unranked teams and lose to the rest; that's only a 7-5 record, which may not be good enough to keep the job.

Celeval · 08-09-2003, 10:42 PM

2005 Roster: Quarterbacks - Grade B-

#8 Damarius Bilbo, Sr-RS
6'3", 227 lbs
113-219 passing for 1726 yards, 8 TD, 28 Int
90-(-19) rushing for 3 TD
OV SP ST AW AG AC CR BT TP TA
92 72 58 82 75 71 58 57 87 84
What are we going to do with this guy? He lost the starting job to LaShaun Haston last season after throwing an incredible amount of interceptions; but by overall rating, he's a top-10 QB in the NCAA. On top of that disconnect between stats and ratings; he's also being pushed by Burnett. He'll get playing time, but it's a question of wasted potential, and most likely a second stringer.

#19 M.J. Burnett, Fr-RS
6'0", 213 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CR BT TP TA
85 84 50 57 87 74 56 51 88 81
M.J. Burnett is one year removed from being the top quarterback prospect in the nation; and seems ready to take over the reins. The worry? His similarity to Bilbo's ratings of last season. The upside? Did I mention that he's the third fastest quarterback in the league, behind only a Freshman at Oregon State and Marcus Vick? He just has to make plays; but he may be on a tight leash once the big games start. Our offense isn't potent enough to survive turnovers, even if the defense is stronger.

#12 LaShaun Haston, So
6'1", 192 lbs
113-208 passing for 1924 yards, 9 TD, 14 Int
39-(-117) rushing
OV SP ST AW AG AC CR BT TP TA
77 40 49 63 41 44 44 41 84 88
LaShaun Haston won the starting job for much of last season before getting knocked out of the lineup, and did a solid job in that role. This year, he may move right into third string. To avoid a wasted season, we'll be Redshirting Haston at the start of the year; although that RS will come off quickly of Burnett/Bilbo can't ge things done.

#17 Howard Manning, Fr
6'3", 196 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CR BT TP TA
66 55 48 41 53 52 54 44 80 77
Howard is an emergency quarterback of the type we realized we needed after playing a strong safety last season. He'll be in charge of the scout team; although, honestly, he's better than I expected in recruiting.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-09-2003, 10:52 PM

2005 Roster: Running Backs - Grade B-

#28 Ajenavi Eziemefe, Jr-RS
6'2", 228 lbs
197-1014 rushing for 8 TDs
15-161 receiving for 1 TD
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA
85 83 66 62 82 84 63 74 76 83
Eziemefe was decent for us in the backfield last season, and inherits the starting role again this year. He's not overly inspiring, but will get the job done.

#45 P.J. Daniels, Sr-RS
5'10", 207 lb
66-258 rushing for 7 TDs
2-(-1) receiving
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA
78 76 61 66 77 76 61 70 71 86
Eziemefe's backup last season, Daniels falls back to the third string back behind Hanson this year. He'll still see the playing field, as we seem to tire our backs out pretty well; but with less frequency than previous seasons. Still, he'll take over the starting role if Ace is knocked out.

#26 Mike Hanson, Fr-RS
5'10", 217 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA
70 77 62 47 74 74 56 66 62 71
Hanson is a decent two-back, and will spell Eziemefe when a rest is needed. He doesn't have the stanima to be a number one back, however; and will stay as second string (jumped by PJ) if Ace gets knocked out for any length of time.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-09-2003, 10:58 PM

2005 Roster: Fullbacks - Grade C+

#42 Lyle Talley, Fr
6'1", 225 lbs
OV SP ST AW AC CT CA BT PB RB SA
73 80 59 48 81 61 62 65 51 55 80
Woah-ho. That is some kind of speed for a fullback. Talley isn't the killer blocker, but he'll carry the ball awfully well out of that spot, and will be a real threat coming out of the backfield. We'll need to find ways to get him the ball.

#39 Byron Wingate, Fr
6'0", 242 lbs
OV SP ST AW AC CT CA BT PB RB SA
69 57 70 42 60 57 60 70 47 64 61
And here's our blocker. Wingate is strong, and a good fundamental run blocker; but doesn't have the stanima to grind out play-by-play. He'll get a lot of looks as the lead man in the Maryland I and in the goal-line set; we're not shy about using our fullbacks.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-09-2003, 11:09 PM

2005 Roster: Wide Receivers - Grade C+

#82 Benjamin Holmes, Jr
Preseason First Team All-American
6'2", 189 lbs
59-1112 Receiving for 10 TD
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA
83 90 43 52 89 91 84 48 95 44 91
Holmes did an outstanding job last season, putting up very good stats even while missing a couple games. This year, we'll need him to step up even more; as he will likely be our only threat at Wide Receiver. The NCAA thinks he will, at least, naming Benji preseason first-team.

#87 Darnell Spivey, Fr
6'7", 200 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA
69 87 43 45 79 83 67 50 89 52 76
Spivey has the measurables to be a very good #2 receiver - the height, the leaping ability, the speed. What he doesn't have are the hands. He'll be Redshirting this season with an eye at improving his route-running and his catching.

#14 Josh Baker, Fr
6'0", 194 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA
68 87 40 52 84 85 66 48 75 42 84
Baker is another speedy guy with bad hands. We can't afford to redshirt him as well, so Josh will step into the third receiver/slot role to start things off.

#85 LeKeldrick Bridges, Jr-RS
6'0", 172 lbs
2-20 Receiving
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA
69 78 42 57 83 82 68 50 78 44 90
Our fourth receiver, Bridges doesn't stand out much.

#80 George Cooper, Jr-RS
6'3", 215 lbs
20-287 Receiving
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA
69 76 52 54 79 78 71 60 87 48 79
By virtue of a halfway-decent pair of hands, George Cooper has won the #2 receiver slot in the offense. We won't be running too many sets with two receivers, but he's the man when we do.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-09-2003, 11:27 PM

2005 Roster: Tight Ends - Grade C+

#88 Maurio Altman, So
6'3", 258 lbs
35-668 Receiving for 2 TDs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT PB RB SA
79 67 72 57 69 72 73 68 65 65 67 84
Altman is showing signs of developing into a top of the line TE. He had a solid season last year, both blocking and receiving. He'll be option 1a this season from the tight end slot.

#81 Freeman Dempsey, Fr
6'5", 240 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT PB RB SA
78 75 66 50 71 77 76 63 65 58 66 84
It's entirely possible Freeman Dempsey may end up lining up as the #2 receiver in certain sets by midseason, he's that good. Dempsey will be option 1b as Tight End - a better receiver than Altman right now with a year's less experience; both are in the top 20 TEs ratings-wise in the NCAA. I expect 80 catches between these two next season.

#84 Max Vance, So
6'4", 238 lbs
12-142 receiving
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT PB RB SA
66 69 61 48 67 71 70 68 58 51 54 82
Vance is a solid player, and will be the third Tight End on the roster. He'll see playing time mainly in the Goal-Line set, but also likely to give the top two breathers.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-09-2003, 11:38 PM

2005 Roster: Tackle - Grade C

#71 Cal Crawford, Jr
6'3", 306 lbs
OV ST AW PB RB SA
75 82 53 78 77 73
We're going to miss Nat Dorsey and Kyle Wallace something fierce. Crawford takes over at LT; a JUCO transfer. He's a balanced blocker and a better pass blocker than Jerrell Craig, but will tire easily. We're not deep here.

#79 Jerrell Craig, Jr-RS
6'4", 228 lbs
OV ST AW PB RB SA
74 82 72 70 80 72
The redshirt season definately helped Craig out. We'll look to be running the ball to the right side, a change from last season where we ran Dorsey and Robinson all day. The trouble here is as with Crawford - a lack of stanima could cause problems.

#70 Alonzo McDowell, Fr
6'6", 269 lbs
OV ST AW PB RB SA
68 77 38 76 77 70
McDowell has some potential, but is very green. He'll Redshirt this season.

#76 Randall Madison, Fr
6'7", 267 lbs
OV ST AW PB RB SA
64 69 46 73 71 70
Madison will be Redshirting as well.

#74 Rod Kirk, Fr
6'5", 327 lbs
OV ST AW PB RB SA
60 67 45 71 71 71
Kirk will be our emergency tackle. The true backup will be one of our Guards, but Kirk will stay eligible "just in case".

Celeval · 08-10-2003, 12:06 AM

2005 Roster: Guard - Grade C

#72 Brad Honeycutt, Sr-RS
6'4", 298 lbs
11 pancakes, 13 sacks allowed
OV ST AW PB RB SA
77 85 61 78 79 79
Honeycutt is one of only two returning starters from the offensive line. As the elder statesman of the group, he'll be counted on to keep the line together. The weak link of last season's OL, he's not a strong point - which is worrisome. He'll stay at RG.

#65 Andy TidwallNeal, Sr-RS
6'4", 300 lbs
OV ST AW PB RB SA
70 81 58 66 74 67
A decent run blocker if not much against the pass; TidwallNeal will be our starting LG at the beginning of the season. We'll be watching the pocket carefully - if there are a lot of problems, he may move to backup and Denison may move into the lineup.

#69 Snoop Denison, Fr
6'5", 319 lbs
OV ST AW PB RB SA
68 80 45 70 77 60
I thought about starting Denison right off the bat at LG, but I'm going to take advantage of a possible opportunity and Redshirt him this season. As noted, I'll re-assess this after a few games.

#73 Merrill Ashley, Fr-RS
6'1", 281 lbs
OV ST AW PB RB SA
66 73 48 74 71 75
Ashley isn't a player ready for a starting role; he'll be the top backup across the line during the season. If anyone goes down with injury for an extended period, we'll take the redshirt off one of our freshmen - Ashley will remain a backup.

#75 Sam Randall, Fr
6'0", 287 lbs
OV ST AW PB RB SA
57 70 52 58 62 81
Randall will be Redshirted, but is a likely candidate to be cut next year.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-10-2003, 12:08 AM

2005 Roster: Centers - Grade C

#66 Joseph Hayes, So
6'2", 281 lbs
6 Pancakes, 1 Sack Allowed
OV ST AW PB RB SA
77 73 58 73 85 82
Hayes was a solid starter last season, and will continue in that role.

#68 Devin Duffy, Fr-RS
6'4", 301 lbs
OV ST AW PB RB SA
59 72 53 63 68 64
Duffy is an emergency player, and shouldn't see time.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-10-2003, 12:34 AM

Offensive Roundup

We have some strengths and a lot of weaknesses. Our biggest problem is the lack of a steady line. However, we have an incredible amount of talent at QB, and a number of non-standard receiving threats. We're going to run a number of different looks, mainly out of strong/weak/I formations - a short-pass, ball-control offense with Benji Holmes to stretch the field. The goal will be to get Burnett outside of the pocket early and often to avoid the rush, and give him the opportunity to turn upfield if need be.

With that in mind, I'm looking at the TCU Playbook for this season:
Ace Bunch (4 WR, HB)
Ace Y-Trips (3 WR, TE, HB)
I Form-Normal (2 WR, HB, FB, TE)
I Form-Tight (WR, HB, FB, 2 TE)
I Form-Twins (2 WR, HB, FB, TE)
Shotgun-Ace (2 WR, 2 TE, HB)
Shotgun-Ace Twins(2 WR, 2 TE, HB)
Shotgun-Normal (3 WR, TE, HB)
Weak-Twins (2 WR, TE, HB, FB)
Goal Line (3 TE, HB, FB)
Hail Mary (5 WR)

This rules out one of our main playsets from last season - the Maryland I. This isn't a terrible loss, however; as we don't have the offensive line to pull it off. We do keep a number of I- and offset I- formations in play; and can run option and triple-option out of those if we need to. There are more 2- and 3- WR sets than I had hoped for; but we'll actually be splitting Dempsey out as a WR in a few of those.

Celeval · 08-10-2003, 02:39 PM

2005 Roster: Defensive End - Grade B

#56 Eric Henderson, Sr-RS
6'3", 270 lbs.
35 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 FR
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST
91 67 78 78 70 71 79 80
Eric Henderson had a down year, seeing his sack totals drop from 13 to 3 as he moved to the right side of the line. A key cog on the defensive line (perhaps our strong point), Henderson will be counted on to make some big plays this year.

#93 Terron Pullen, Jr-RS
6'2", 279 lbs
30 tackles, 8 sacks, 4 FF
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST
82 64 71 69 65 67 74 75
Pullen stepped up well and took up a lot of the slack that Henderson left behind when he inherited the left end slot. With a year of experience left, we'll be looking for more of the same.

#98 Norman Miles, Fr
6'3", 252 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST
74 69 65 40 68 72 62 74
Miles could certainly do with a redshirt year; but again, we're too thin to provide. He'll be seeing the field a good bit, though - subbing for Pullen and Henderson both on particular passing downs (i.e. out of Nickel and Dime sets). A speed rusher, we hope to get him along the outside edge.

Celeval · 08-10-2003, 02:48 PM

2005 Roster: Defensive Tackle - Grade B-

#91 R.J. Wagner, Fr
6'4", 285 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST
79 61 79 48 62 65 74 77
R.J. Wagner stepped onto campus and immediately made an impact on the defensive line. He could start at DT right now, but we're going to take it easy with him early - the D-Line is enough of a strength of ours that we can afford to Redshirt Wagner, and we'll do so. He'll start next season.

#94 Travis Parker, Sr-RS
6'5", 269 lbs
16 tackles, 4 sacks
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST
79 54 78 73 53 52 80 83
Another player on the line who took a statistical step back, Parker had less tackles and sacks than in 2003; but still did a strong job against the run. He'll end as a three-year starter, in this his final season on the flats.

#99 Omar Billy, Sr-RS
6'2", 274 lbs
4 tackles, 2 sacks
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST
75 55 77 54 58 70 73 73
Billy is the player benefitting from Wagner's redshirt, as he moves into a starting role for the first time in his career. Billy has seen playing time in most games, substiuting for a tired Alfred Malone or Travis Parker; he'll start this season.

#50 Brad Brezina, Jr-RS
6'2", 277 lbs
1 tackle
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST
71 48 79 56 49 49 73 71
Brezina is the top option off the bench. He may see some first string time in the goal-line set as well.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-10-2003, 02:55 PM

2005 Roster: Outside Linebacker - Grade C+

#16 Kingi McNair, Jr-RS
6'1", 225 lbs
40 tackles, 9 sacks
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK ST
83 76 66 66 74 78 57 76 85
Kingi McNair took his game up a level, matching his tackle numbers and picking up four more sacks. He's the elder statesman and leader of the starting linebackers, although only a Redshirt Junior.

#49 Gerris Wilkinson, Sr-RS
6'3", 235 lbs
16 tackles
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK ST
75 64 71 63 65 64 48 74 73
Wilkinson takes over the role of Tabugbo Anyansi, top backup for all three linebacking positions and starter at ROLB in the 3-4 and 4-4 sets. He's a balanced run stopper, and took this role after a good step forward during spring practice.

#57 C.J. Ashley, Fr
5'11", 217 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK ST
63 61 60 50 63 65 50 66 59
There's really not much to Ashley - he fills a role on special teams and will see time in emergencies and blowout situations. No redshirt possible due to lineup minimums.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-10-2003, 03:02 PM

2005 Roster: Middle Linebacker - Grade C

#59 Anthony Blanks, So
6'2", 224 lbs
61 tackles, 3 sacks, Int, 5 FF
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK ST
76 86 64 52 84 73 56 83 87
An outstanding coverage linebacker, Blanks found a home at the outside backer spot last season, and will stay there. He moves well to the ball, although is not strong enough to really shed blocks - he'll also play the second MLB spot in the 3-4 and 4-4 defenses.

#43 Trent Ball, So
6'3", 233 lbs
61 tackles, 7 sacks, Int, 2 FF, FR
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK ST
76 70 60 59 76 70 52 85 82
Ball remains our middle linebacker; he, Blanks, and McNair are a cadre of starting linebackers I feel very comfortable with.

#51 Charles Roberts, Fr-RS
6'3", 224 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK ST
56 57 59 49 53 56 43 68 63
Roberts is emergency depth.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

korme · 08-10-2003, 03:22 PM

yay!! Go Jackets!

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 10:09 AM

2005 Roster: Corner - Grade C+

#9 Reuben Houston, Sr-RS
6'0", 196 lbs
35 tackles, 3 Int, FR, 14 Pass Defls.
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST
83 88 48 70 87 85 53 89 48 90
Reuben Houston will remain the #1 cornerback in our system. He's the fastest guy in the secondary, and will match up with the top receiver on the other side when we're in man coverage - although that won't be often.

#7 Stanford Ingram, Fr
6'1", 186 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST
78 86 46 51 89 86 60 84 49 84
The top of our cornerback recruits. Ingram will take the #2 corner spot, stepping into the role vacated by Gilliam last season. He brings a good bit of speed to the other side of the field.

#1 Shane Rodgers, Fr
6'2", 194 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST
73 87 46 50 83 83 55 80 45 73
The second of our CB recruits, Rodgers takes our Nickel back spot; bumping I-Perfection Harris down a notch. He'll see a lot of time blitzing from the outside corner.

#32 Freddie Holiday, Fr
6'2", 180 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST
73 81 41 45 86 82 63 84 48 88
Holiday is a touch slower than our top two incoming corners; with that and a lower awareness, he'll be one of the two we're allowed to Redshirt this season.

#4 Delvyn Aristegui, Fr
6'1", 192 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST
72 79 51 45 78 78 66 87 54 94
Aristegui is Redshirting as well. He's the best tackler of our recruits, and that should get him a role in the top three next season.

#11 I-Perfection Harris, Jr-RS
5'10", 172 lbs
23 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 Pass Defls.
31 KR, 603 yards
47 PR, 699 yards, TD
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST
83 88 48 70 87 85 53 89 48 90
Harris falls a notch in the depth chart to dime back. This is a good sign from my viewpoint - Harris was under consideration for the 2 spot last season, and is down to five now. Hopefully that increase in quality will show up on the field.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 10:19 AM

2005 Roster: Free Safety - Grade C+

#24 Jamar Simms, So
5'11", 204 lbs
44 tackles, Sack, Int, 3 FF, 8 Pass Defl
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST
76 83 51 56 87 82 58 87 60 90
Simms was in our top free safety role last season, and will continue to start there.

#30 Terrance Gonzalez, Fr
6'2", 195 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST
69 77 56 47 80 79 63 82 55 77
Gonzalez was a 3-star recruit out of Kennesaw this past season; he'll Redshirt this year, and provide depth the following seasons.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 10:23 AM

2005 Roster: Strong Safety - Grade C

#20 Dawan Landry, Sr-RS
6'2", 216 lbs
23 tackles, 2 Pass Defls.
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST
69 72 58 68 77 74 50 75 60 83
Landry played a bit of SS, and a bit of quarterback last season. This year he'll back Cage up at SS, and Simms at FS.

#21 Domonique Woodard
6'1", 215 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST
67 81 50 47 82 82 58 83 61 85
Woodard was only a 2-star coming in, but he surprises me with pretty solid ratings. He'll Redshirt this season, and will most likely be a starter next season.

#29 Tracy Cage
6'0", 185 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST
67 77 46 62 77 75 57 81 54 80
Tracy Cage will get a tryout in the starting strong safety position. He'll be backed up by Dawan Landry, and may get replaced if he doesn't perform well.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 10:27 AM

2005 Roster: Kicker - Grade B-

#33 David Jordan, Jr-RS
6'4", 201 lbs
14-16 FG, 50 Lng, 39-39 XP, 0 Blocked
OV AW KP KA
78 61 90 83
David Jordan didn't have quite as good stats as his first season; although that was mostly due to our offensive troubles. He'll handle kickoffs and field goals.

2005 Roster: Kicker - Grade C+

#33 Jermaine MacPherson, So
6'0", 197 lbs
34 punts, 1397 yards (41.1 Avg)
OV AW KP KA
74 63 83 87
Jermaine MacPherson won the starting job, and will look to improve his punting average. I'm looking for an average in the 43 yard range this season.

(OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 10:29 AM

2005 Roster: Special Teams

Kick Returners:
CB I-Perfection Harris: 31 Returns, 603 yards
WR Benjamin Holmes: 27 Returns, 573 yards

Punt Returners:
CB I-Perfection Harris: 47 Returns, 699 yards, TD

No changes here, a pair of solid guys returning the ball.

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 10:30 AM

Coach Report Card
Kevin Donnelly (13-12), 2 Years
Coach Prestige: ***

"Georgia Tech is only as good as you coach them to be. Make sure you help these young men succeed."

Job Security: D

Next Game: Week 1 vs. RU

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 10:46 AM

Preseason:

SI Cover:
HB Frank Gore, Miami (Sr)
The Streak Continues
Miami carries their ridiculous 26-game winning streak into 2005.

Preseason Top 25:
Hope Renew: #3 Sooners expect to have great 2005 campaign.
1. Miami
2. Ohio State
3. Oklahoma
4. Auburn
5. Florida State
6. Virginia Tech
7. Tennessee
8. Nebraska
9. Maryland
10. Arkansas
11. Texas
12. NC State
13. Penn State
14. Texas A&M
15. Louisville
16. Pittsburgh
17. Georgia
18. LSU
19. UCLA
20. Oregon State
21. Oregon
22. Alabama
23. Michigan
24. USC
25. Virginia
28. Clemson
40. Georgia Tech
61. Wake Forest
63. North Carolina
85. Kentucky
104. Duke
102. Rutgers
107. Central Michigan
117. Army

Heisman Watch:
Give it to Him!: Ohio State's offense depends heavily on the legs of Clarett.
HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State
HB De'Arrius Howard (Sr-RS), Arkansas
HB Albert Young (So-RS), Iowa
HB Selvin Young (Sr), Texas
HB Donta Hickson (Sr-RS), Oklahoma

Preseason All-Americans
Players to Watch: Strong gives the Cornhuskers an All-American at the crucial DT position.
First Team:
QB Paul Thompson, Oklahoma
HB De'Arrius Howard, Arkansas
HB Donta Hickson, Oklahoma
HB Chris Barclark, Wake Forest
WR Benjamin Holmes, Georgia Tech
WR Maurice Avery, Memphis
TE Elliot Hough, Louisville
T Bryce Cowan, Nebraska
C Kurt Mann, Nebraka
G Mike Nelson, Ohio
G Jason Murphy, Virginia Tech
T Greg Adkins, Wake Forest
DE Bryan Mattison, Iowa
DE Jeremy Van Alstyne, Michigan
DT Jose Strong, Nebraska
DT Michael Purcell, Tulane
OLB Manny Lawson, NC State
MLB Ryan Brown, UCF
OLB Banks Floodman, Kansas
CB Edmond Peters, Tulsa
CB Chris Davis, New Mexico State
CB Tarell Brown, Texas
FS Travis Williams, Illinois
SS John Paul Riggs, North Texas
K Gino Baird, Navy

Second Team:
QB Paul Pinegar, Fresno State
HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State
HB Tyrone Moss, Miami
WR Nichiren Flowers, Nevada
WR D'Juan Woods, Oklahoma State
TE Darcy Johnson, UCF
G Troy Reddick, Auburn
C Stephen Culp, TCU
G Malcolm McClain, Rice
T Mike McGrath, Air Force
T Robbie Rucker, Nebraska
DE Timi Madison, Hawaii
DE Matt Lisek, Eastern Michigan
DT Rashard Smith, Hawaii
DT Graham Tyson, New Mexico
OLB Nick Reid, Kansas
MLB Chris Moore, ECU
OLB Lawrence Reid, Michigan
CB Marley Atkinson, Houston
CB Terrell Lemon, Syracuse
CB Dee Durham, Auburn
FS Darren Williams, Mississippi State
SS Willie Andrews, Baylor
K David Abdul, Pittsburgh

Preseason ACC Prediction
1. Florida State
2. Maryland
3. NC State
4. Virginia
5. Clemson
6. Georgia Tech
7. Wake Forest
8. North Carolina
9. Duke

huve Watch
CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Sr)
OVR: 88
SPD: 92 STR: 47 AWR: 72
AGI: 93 ACC: 89 CTH: 58
CAR: 51 JMP: 89 BTK: 47
TAK: 59 THP: 37 THA: 37
PBK: 37 RBK: 37 KPW: 37
KAC: 37 STA: 89 INJ: 87

Sharpe is the top-rated cornerback on the Miami squad.

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 10:59 AM

Argh.

Messed up while putting this all together, and none of my CBs got redshirted. Ah well. The new CB lineup:

1. Houston
2. Ingram
3. Rodgers
4. Harris
5. Holiday

Aristegui will start at SS, bumping Cage/Landry down a notch.

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 11:21 AM

Slider Changes

Penalties
False Start: +5
Holding: +5
Offensive Pass Interference: +5
Defensive Pass Interference: +5
Clipping: +5
Intentional Grounding: +5
Unsportsmanlike: +5

Sliders



	Sliders: 

...............Hum...CPU

QB Acc.........10...14  -> 12

PassBlk........8....10

WR Ctch........12...12  -> 11

RB Abil........12...15

RB Blk.........8....20



Aware..........5....20  -> 7/18

KnockD.........10...15

Ints...........8....8

BrkBlk.........12...14

Tackle.........10...10

Some slider changes here. Increased my own defensive awareness, and lowered the CPU defensive awareness - this should being the CPU picks and my complete lack of pass defense into more of a balance. Also bumped the CPU QB Ability slightly lower as well.

Penalty changes were made basically since we didn't ever see a lot of these.

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 12:48 PM

Week One Action:

This game was lost due to a power failure. I'll re-edit the post after replaying.

Rutgers (0-0) at Georgia Tech (0-0)

I'll pass on the previews since I don't feel like rewriting them.

Scoring-wise, this game was much like the first, although it happened in very different manners.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 14, Rutgers 3

Rather than being very inefficient, Burnett completes his first seven passes, and doesn't rush much at all. Halfway through the third quarter, he is knocked out and Bilbo takes over; but it doesn't matter. The biggest difference between the two games is Holmes - Benji caught one ball the 'first' game, but comes away with the player of the game this week.

Final Score: Georgia Tech 31, Rutgers 10

Leading Passers:
GT QB M.J. Burnett 7-9, 143 yards
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 7-13, 157 yards, 2 TD
RU QB Ryan Hart 14-30, 210 yards, 2 Int

Leading Rushers:
GT FB Lyle Talley 9-47 yards, TD
GT HB Ajenavi Eziemefe 18-41 yards, TD
RU HB Markis Facyson 20-60 yards, TD

Leading Receivers:
GT WR Benjamin Holmes 10-243 yards, 2 TD
GT TE Freeman Dempsey 2-43 yards
RU WR Corey Barnes 4-67 yards

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT CB Delvyn Aristegui 7 Tackles
GT MLB Trent Ball 5 Tackles (TFL), Sack
GT FS Jamar Simms 5 Tackles, Int
RU CB Zack Cochran 9 Tackles
RU CB Reshard Mitchell 3 Tackles (3 TFL), 3 Sacks

Old Spice Players of the Game:
GT WR Benjamin Holmes 10-243 yards, 2 TD
RU CB Reshard Mitchell 3 Tackles (3 TFL), 3 Sacks

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 01:44 PM

Week One Results:

Some of Week One has been wiped out due to a power loss. Will edit this post again when I catch back up.

SI Cover:
Coach, Virginia Tech
Hokies Need to Regroup
Virginia Tech's high hopes are dismantled on opening weekend.

Top 10:
Off on the Right Foot: Bullogs win their non-conference game against Virginia Tech.
1. Miami (32) (0-0): BYE
2. Ohio State (21) (0-0): BYE
3. Oklahoma (3) (0-0): BYE
4. Auburn (1) (1-0): W 31-24 FSU
5. Tennessee (1) (0-0): BYE
6. Nebraska (1) (0-0): BYE
7. Maryland (1-0): W 32-29 UCONN
8. Arkansas (0-0): BYE
9. Texas (0-0): BYE
10. NC State (0-0): BYE
16. Georgia (0-0): BYE
UNR. Georgia Tech (1-0): W 31-10 RU

Dropped out of Top Ten: #5 Florida State, #6 Virginia Tech

Coach Report Card
"We're 1-0 now thanks to that last win over Rutgers."
Job Security: D+
Average Attendance: 47,774
Next Game: Week 2 at UK

Heisman Watch:
He Got Next?: Oklahoma's Hickson has all the ingredients of a Heisman-quality running back.
HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State
HB De'Arrius Howard (Sr-RS), Arkansas
HB Albert Young (So-RS), Iowa
HB Brandon Jacobs (Sr-RS), Auburn
HB Josh Allen (Sr), Maryland

Players of the Week
(NCAA)
HB Jerious Norwood (Sr), Mississippi State: 25-107-3 Rushing, 3-35-1 Receiving
FS Darren Williams (Sr), Mississippi State: 7 Tackles (1 TFL), Sack, FF, FR

(ACC)
WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 10-243-2 Receiving
CB Shane Rodgers (Fr), Georgia Tech: 4 Tackles (2 TFL), Sack, Int, FF, FR

ACC Standings
1. Maryland (1-0, 0-0): W 31-28 Connecticut
2. Wake Forest (0-0, 0-0): BYE
3. Clemson (0-0, 0-0): BYE
4. Georgia Tech (1-0, 0-0): W 31-10 Rutgers
5. Duke (0-0, 0-0): BYE
6. North Carolina (0-0, 0-0): BYE
7. Virginia (0-0, 0-0): BYE
8. NC State (0-0, 0-0): BYE
9. Florida State (0-1, 0-0): L 24-31 Auburn

huve Watch
CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr): BYE

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 02:59 PM

Week Two Action:

A great game by Eziemefe wiped out by a power loss. I'll edit this post back when I catch back up.

Georgia Tech (1-0) at Kentucky (0-0)

Preview:
Kentucky (0-0)
Overall: C+
Offense: C+
Defense: C+
Special Teams: B-

Key Players:
HB A. Bwenge (77 OVR)
HB M. Gibson (77 OVR)
DE B. Wyatt (77 OVR)

Kentucky has an offense similar to Rutgers with slightly more depth - the starting QB will be Redshirt Sophmore Andre Woodson - coming off limited action last season (22-47, 287 yards, TD, Int), throwing to Glenn Holt (57 caetches) and J.T. Perry (14 catches). Perry looks to step up this season, with serious speed. The running backs are deep, but the starter will be Alexis Bwenge (667 yards, 7 TDs). Defensively, Kentucky is a balanced team, no real standout areas.

Maybe it's something about Kentucky weather - but this game begins with 25-30mph winds as well. Hm. We again choose to kick into the wind, and again get an early turnover as the first play of the game is a Kentucky pass - picked and returned for a touchdown by Jamar Simms. Kentucky gets on the board after a muffed punt return by Harris sets up the Wildcats with great field position; still, we lead 14-7 after one.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 28, Kentucky 7

The third quarter is an odd one - three interceptions by our defensive secondary; two returned for touchdowns. This game becomes a laugher quickly, and the fourth quarter is all second teams. Except David Jordan, who boots a 60-yard field goal and follows it up with the kickoff through the uprights. Gotta love a 30-mph wind at your back.

We do need to call back in the first team defense after two UK scores - that, and the second team is so tired that when our K is subbed in on the defensive line, it's time to let the real guys play.

Final Score: Georgia Tech 65, Kentucky 22

Leading Passers:
GT QB M.J. Burnett 12-18, 198 yards, 3 TD, Int
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 4-6, 70 yards
UK QB Andre Woodson 12-29, 270 yards, 2 TD, 5 Int

Leading Rushers:
GT HB Ajenavi Eziemefe 15-103 yards, TD
GT FB Lyle Talley 8-58 yards
GT HB Mike Hanson 8-15 yards, TD
UK HB Alexis Bwenge 12-66 yards

Leading Receivers:
GT WR Benjamin Holmes 7-116 yards, 3 TD
GT TE Maurio Altman 3-25 yards
UK WR Glenn Holt 5-155 yards

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT MLB Trent Ball 7 Tackles (3 TFL)
GT DT Travis Parker 5 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks
GT FS Jamar Simms 1 Tackle, 2 Int, TD
GT CB Reuben Houston 3 Tackles (1 TFL), Int, TD
GT CB Stanford Ingram Int, TD
GT CB Delyn Aristegui 3 Tackles, Int
UK OLB Deion Holts 8 Tackles (1 TFL)
UK SS Muhammad Abdullah 4 Tackles, 1 Int

Old Spice Players of the Game:
GT WR Benjamin Holmes 7-116 yards, 3 TD
UK SS Muhammad Abdullah 4 Tackles, 1 Int

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 03:09 PM

I'll have to get back to this. We just lsot power, and I think I may have lost each of the first two games.

Kevin

Buzzbee · 08-11-2003, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Celeval
I'll have to get back to this. We just lsot power, and I think I may have lost each of the first two games.

Kevin

Man, that SUCKS!! I hope it didn't wipe out a 175 yard, 5 TD performance!

Celeval · 08-11-2003, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Buzzbee
I hope it didn't wipe out a 175 yard, 5 TD performance!

It did. Ah well. At least it was Rutgers and UK, though - if I had lost wins over, say, FSU and Maryland; I'd be pissed. :-D

Kevin

Celeval · 08-12-2003, 09:46 PM

Week Two Results:

SI Cover:
QB Jonathan Kidd, NC State (Sr)
ON the Wrong Foot?
#10 NC State hangs on to win season opener 27-20 against Notre Dame.

Top 10:
First Win a Close One: Oklahoma State wins a tight battle in their season opener.
1. Miami (36) (1-0): W 44-17 MINN
2. Ohio State (21) (1-0): W 27-17 TAMU
3. Oklahoma (1) (1-0): W 16-7 IOWA
4. Auburn (1) (2-0): W 59-13 UCF
5. Tennessee (1-0): W 48-16 SU
6. Maryland (2-0): W 29-7 BAMA
7. Arkansas (1-0): W 49-7 LATECH
8. Texas (1-0): W 50-10 UNM
9. NC State (1-0): W 27-20 ND
10. Penn State (1-0): W 38-7 UTEP
14. Georgia (1-0): W 34-17 MEMPH
UNR. Georgia Tech (2-0): W 65-22 UK

Dropped out of Top Ten: #6 Nebraska

Coach Report Card
"The fans were pleased with last week's win over Kentucky."
Job Security: C-
Average Attendance: 47,774
Next Game: Week 3 vs. CMU

Heisman Watch:
Household Name: Ohio State's offense depends heavily on the legs of Clarett.
HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State: 25-159 Rushing, 20 Receiving
HB De'Arrius Howard (Sr-RS), Arkansas: 15-144 Rushing
HB Albert Young (So-RS), Iowa: 25-91-1 Rushing, 2-13 Receiving
HB Brandon Jacobs (Sr-RS), Auburn: 43-241-6 Rushing
HB Selvin Young (Sr), Texas: 16-105 Rushing, 5-26 Receiving

Players of the Week
(NCAA)
HB Matt Ward (Sr), Air Force: 34 carries, 215 yards, 3 TD; 35 Rec Yards
MLB Aaron Harris (Sr), Texas: 3 Tackles, Int, FF, TD

(ACC)
WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 7-116-3 Receiving
OLB Kai Parham (Jr-RS), Virginia: 8 Tackles (1 TFL), Sack, TD

ACC Standings
1. Virginia (1-0, 1-0): W 55-7 Duke
2. Florida State (1-1, 1-0): W 41-14 North Carolina
3. Georgia Tech (2-0, 0-0): W 65-22 Kentucky
4. Maryland (2-0, 0-0): W 29-7 Alabama
5. Clemson (1-0, 0-0): W 31-28 Kansas
6. North Carolina State (1-0, 0-0): W 27-20 Notre Dame
7. Wake Forest (0-1, 0-0): L 28-45 Marshall
8. North Carolina (0-1, 0-1): L 14-41 Florida State
9. Duke (0-1, 0-1): L 7-55 Virginia

huve Watch
CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr)
This Week: 1 Tackle, Int, Pass Deflection
2005 Season: 1 Tackle, 1 Int, 1 Pass Defl.

Celeval · 08-12-2003, 11:25 PM

Week Three Action:

Central Michigan (0-1) at Georgia Tech (2-0)

Preview:
Central Michigan (0-1)
Overall: C-
Offense: C-
Defense: C-
Special Teams: C+

Key Players:
DE A. Robinson: 2 Sacks
FS B. Young: 1 Int
DT A. Thompson: 1 FR

Season Stats:
Points/Game: 0.0 (112)
Total Offense: 168.0 (112)
Rush Offense: 47.0 (109)
Pass Offense: 121.0 (100)
Total Defense: 402.0 (69)
Rush Defense: 238.0 (98)
Pass Defense: 164.0 (32)
Turnover Diff: +0.00 (44)

The third and final out of conference cupcake to start the season will be our final week to ease into things with Burnett - with Florida State and Clemson next on the docket. Central Michigan was crushed last week by ____, which says something about their program. The starting quarterback will be true freshman Seymour McLaughlin (67 OVR), 10-24 for 121 and two picks last week. His main target was Sophmore Ricky Ware, the only player with speed on the CMU offense (88 SPD). We should roll this team pretty easily, and hopefully without injury.

Unsurprisingly, this is an untelevised game. That'll hurt some when recruiting comes around, but I'll just be happy to have a job then.

We may have gone a little too cupcakey in our scheduling this game. The only blemish on the 37-0 score late in the second quarter is an interception in the end zone - that turned into a safety two plays later. The play of the first half isn't even a score - it's M.J. Burnett dropping back in shotgun, feeling the rush, stepping forward into the pocket and drawing the linebackers up - then firing a bullet to Maurio Altman in stride for a 25-yard pickup on third and 12. Burnett and Holmes have outstanding days and are done at the half, while Eziemefe is merely good.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 44, Central Michigan 0

The second half sees our second team offense. We stick with the first team defense because of our lack of depth on the line.

Actually, here I discover one problem with our redshirt setup - we've redshirted so tightly that we don't /have/ a second string offensive or defensive line, and we get players going both ways. So I'm manually subbing players we have replacements for for this half, rather than going second team. We do get one big loss, on defense - Sophmore Free Safety Jamar Simms breaks his jaw returning an interception, and is out for eleven weeks. At least it's someplace we have some depth.

Final Score: Georgia Tech 58, Central Michigan 7

Leading Passers:
GT QB M.J. Burnett 13-19, 254 yards, 3 TD, Int
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 4-8, 65 yards
GT QB Howard Manning 8-12, 128 yards, TD, Int
CMU QB Seymour McLaughlin 19-35, 204 yards, 2 Int

Leading Rushers:
GT HB Ajenavi Eziemefe 7-64 yards, 2 TD
GT FB Lyle Talley 11-58 yards, TD
GT HB Mike Hanson 6-34 yards
GT QB M.J. Burnett 3-26 yards, TD
CMU HB Mike Pryce 18-36 yards
CMU FB Justin Lynch 6-24 yards, TD

Leading Receivers:
GT WR Benjamin Holmes 9-201 yards, 3 TD
GT TE Maurio Altman 5-103 yards
GT WR George Cooper 3-27 yards
CMU WR Justin Harper 9-121 yards
CMU WR Ricky Ware 4-24 yards

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT CB Reuben Houston 7 Tackles (1 TFL), Int
GT CB Stanford Ingram 4 Tackles (1 TFL), Int
CMU CB Marlin Maxwell 8 Tackles (1 TFL)
CMU DT Elliot Ratliff 4 Tackles (1 TFL), Sack, FF

Old Spice Players of the Game:
GT WR Benjamin Holmes 9-201 yards, 3 TD
CMU DT Elliot Ratliff 1 Tackles (1 TFL), Sack, FF, FR

Celeval · 08-12-2003, 11:46 PM

Roster Note:

We are removing the redshirt from Terrance Gonzalez; the true freshman will start at Free Safety due to the injury to Jamar Simms.

Celeval · 08-12-2003, 11:47 PM

Week Three Results:

SI Cover:
Coach, Georgia
Unfriendly Confines
Eagles invalide Georgia's turf and walk away with a 20-17 victory.

Top 10:
By a Razor's Edge: Bulldogs bow out at the end to Boston College 20-17.
1. Miami (34) (2-0): W 82-7 BAYLOR
2. Ohio State (24) (2-0): W 51-0 MIZZOU
3. Oklahoma (1) (2-0): W 34-12 OR ST
4. Auburn (3-0): W 73-7 ARMY
5. Tennessee (2-0): W 38-21 TEMPLE
6. Arkansas (2-0): W 41-6 TULSA
7. Texas (1-0): BYE
8. Florida State (2-1): W 44-33 UMD
9. NC State (2-0): W 38-35 WAKE
10. Penn State (1-0): BYE
22. Georgia (1-1): L 17-20 BC
UNR. Georgia Tech (3-0): W 58-7 CMU

Dropped out of Top Ten: #6 Maryland

Coach Report Card
"Winners win. Losers lose. Right now you're a winner."
Job Security: C
Average Attendance: 42,976
Next Game: Week 4 at #8 FSU

Not exactly confidence-inspiring.

Heisman Watch:
A Candidate Emerges: Howard's Heisman candidacy is in full force in Fayetteville
HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State: 52-339 Rushing, 4-62 Receiving, 3 TDs
HB De'Arrius Howard (Sr-RS), Arkansas: 33-259-1 Rushing, 4-88 Receiving
WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 26-560-8 Receiving
HB Josh Allen (Sr), Maryland: 66-456-5 Rushing, 9-135 Receiving
HB Albert Young (So-RS), Iowa: 5-233-4 Rushing, 3-17 Receiving

Of course, now that we hit conference play, Holmes' stats will start to fall.

Players of the Week
(NCAA)
HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State: 27-180 Rushing, 3-42 Receiving, 3 TDs
CB Jovan Nixon (So), Texas Tech: 6 Tackles, 2 Int, FF, TD
(ACC)
QB Jonathan Kidd (Sr), NC State: 17-23, 242 yards, 4 carries, 50 yards, 4 TDs
OLB Kai Parham (Jr-RS), Virginia: 11 Tackles (4 TFL), 2 Sacks, Int, FF, FR

ACC Standings
1. Florida State (2-1, 2-0): W 44-33 Maryland
2. Virginia (2-0, 1-0): W 43-14 SMU
3. NC State (2-0, 1-0): W 38-35 Wake Forest
4. Clemson (2-0, 0-0): W 30-25 Buffalo
5. Georgia Tech (3-0, 0-0): W 58-7 Central Michigan
6. Maryland (2-1, 0-1): L 33-44 Florida State
7. Wake Forest (0-2, 0-1): L 35-38 North Carolina State
8. Duke (0-2, 0-1): L 19-36 Utah
9. North Carolina (0-2, 0-1): L 28-35 Iowa

huve Watch
CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr)
This Week: [no stats]
2005 Season: 1 Tackle, 1 Int, 1 Pass Defl.

Celeval · 08-13-2003, 03:00 PM

Week Four Action:

Georgia Tech (3-0) at #8 Florida State (2-1)

Preview:
Florida State (2-1)
Overall: B+
Offense: B+
Defense: B
Special Teams: B+

Key Players:
HB L Booker: 4 Ints
HB W. Reid: 3 Rush TD
FB B. Dean: 5 Total TD

Season Stats:
Points/Game: 36.3 (21)
Total Offense: 486.6 (11)
Rush Offense: 250.3 (9)
Pass Offense: 236.3 (48)
Total Defense: 427.3 (86)
Rush Defense: 179.3 (80)
Pass Defense: 247.9 (77)
Turnover Diff: +2.30 (7)

Our conference opener is our first (and perhaps toughest) test of the season, traveling to Tallahassee to take on the eigth-ranked Seminoles. As always, Florida State has tremendous talent, and this season it's absolutely obscene how good their running backs are. A trio of backs - Willie Reid, Lorenzo Booker, and Leon Washington - are /all/ rated 96+ overall. The talent at wide receiver is almost thin by comparison - the top three wideouts are all Freshmen or Sophmores, rated 80+. The recruit we chased last season, Ricky Harrington, hasn't seen game action yet, and is buried at fifth on the depth chart - despite a 75 OVR and 96 SPD. The one that got away. We luck out to an extent at quarterback - Florida State's top two quarterbacks are out due to injury, and we get Redshirt-Junior Wyatt Sexton (73 OVR). Sexton is 17-33 for 242 yards, a TD, and a pick on the season. The defense doesn't have the offensive stars, but is still solid - the main man is So-RS cornerback Antonio Cromartie. A true shutdown corner and only a Sophmore, Cromartie has two picks so far this season. The nuts thing is the guy lining up against him - Lorenzo Booker, one of those 96 OVR halfbacks, is also playing corner; and has four interceptions.

Our game plan revolves around keeping the game short - move the ball on the ground, and do our best to stop the Florida State running game. If they're going to beat us, I want it to happen through the air with Sexton throwing the ball.

The first quarter is just about what we want - each team gets one decent drive but can't convert - I-Perfection Harris comes up with an intereception to hold the Seminoles short, while David Jordan misses a 53-yard field goal (really out of his range). The first quarter ends at 0-0 - we're moving the ball not a whole lot, but balanced. The start of the second quarter sees Florida State begin to rely on Reid - a couple draws out of the shotgun, and an extended drive puts them into the red zone. A third and ten throw into the end zone is broken up, however, and both teams settle for a field goal attempt - Wide Right! Still scoreless, but our offense is three and out and our defense is still tired. Another field goal attempt, from in the red zone; and this time Seneca Boulware (what a name)... misses again! We're getting all kinds of breaks, but need to do something with them to have a chance. We hit a couple solid pass plays and start moving the ball near the ned of the half, but we go for a second and one playfake on the twelve yard line; and Burnett is intercepted throwing to a wide-open Maurio Altman in the end zone. That gets the crowd chanting, but with under :30 to play in the half, there's no time to get anything going, and we end the half scoreless.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 0, Florida State 0

We get the ball to start the second half, with some confidence after a solid drive to end the first. A couple more passes, and a great third-and-six scramble by Burnett put us at the same spot on the field; this time a handoff to Hanson picks up six, and we have first and goal. No playing around, it's power right up the gut, and it's the redshirt freshman Mike Hanson who picks up the first score of the game. Final stats on that drive are 10 plays, 71 yards, and 3:01 off the clock. We get some good pressure off the line, and force a punt after three-and-out... and I-Perfection Harris comes up with another big play, returning the punt to inside the thirty-five yard line! Lyle Talley has been a workhorse for us today - the fullback has been carrying the ball a good bit, and with some success. We ride him this drive, right inside the ten yard line again. Third and six at the seven - and Holmes can't hang onto the ball in the end zone. We're forced to kick, from an angle, but it's good and we now lead 10-0. A BIG sack to start off the next series, as FSU tries to set up a screen pass but fails - but the first big play for the Seminoles is a 35-yard pass to Fagg, and a new set of downs. We're throwing as many looks as we can at this offense, and the next big play is made by the kid Ricky Harrington; a seven yard pickup under the zone on third and seven for the first. We're seeing a lot of 4- and 5- wide sets now, Noles are looking to put points on the board. The third quarter comes to an end here, with Florida State driving but facing another third and seven. Shotgun trips formation, we run a straight Cover 2 out of the 4-3. The pass is complete under the zone, but not enough for the first. A big call for Bobby Bowden, and he's going on fourth and three. The pass is complete to Kelley, inside the 20 yard line; and the warchants start up again. Another third down - Florida State is doing it the hard way - third and six at the fifteen, and the call is a draw to Reid, stopped at the twelve. AGAIN, the Seminoles go for it. A throw into the end zone, to Reid - and he comes up with it between a pair of Yellow Jacket defenders for the score. A huge score, and we lead only 10-7 now; but it was length, and there is under seven minutes left to play. Another third down scramble by BUrnett gives us a big first down, and the clock ticks under five. We're using the full play clock on every down now. Another first down, inside the 20 and we're under 4 to play. Our first big penalty takes a toll here - with 3:18 to play, setting up for a third and three, first-year-starter Cal Crawford jumps offsides. Third and eight at the fourteen yard line, and the playcall is for Burnett to roll out to his left (strong side - lefty thrower), and look for Benji Holmes in the end zone. No dice - the pass is knocked down, and out trots David Jordan for the kick. Kick is good, we lead 13-7.

3:07 to play, and we kick off with the wind at our back. Reid takes the ball at the goal line and retuns it up to the twenty - FUMBLE, ball loose - but we can't recover it. That would have been a clincher. The 'Noles run the ball twice with Reid, and face a third and two with under two and a half. Time to take a chance - we put on a heavy blitz, leaving our men in man coverage. Sexton drops back to throw - and is sacked! Pullen with a great play! Fourth and eight, under two minutes with the clock rolling. Florida State comes out in a five-wide set, we counter with Dime coverage and a Cover Three zone. The throw over the middle - complete to Davis, first down. No-huddle to the line, and Sexton throws it up into single coverage - overthrown, Reuben Houston NEARLY makes the pick of the day, but the ball falls incomplete. 1:32 on the clock, FSU has it on their own 34. Another deep throw - and it's DELVYN ARISTEGUI! He was supposed to redshirt this season, but instead is our starting strong safety; he comes down with a huge interception and a solid return. We take over with 1:24 to play. We give the ball to Eziemefe and Talley - picking up one first down, and using all the timeouts. 1:10 on the clock. Burnett kneels - the clock ticks down to 38 seconds. Third and seven. Another kneeldown. We're going to have to snap the ball on fourth down - there's a five second difference. We take the delay of game, and call for the punt unit on the Florida State 30. MacPherson kicks the hell of it - out of the end zone, time runs out with the ball in the air - and THAT'S THE BALLGAME! We come out of the game with our biggest win of the dynasty.

Final Score: Georgia Tech 13, Florida State 7

Greatest Game! #4: 369 points

Leading Passers:
GT QB M.J. Burnett 9-20, 126 yards, Int
FSU QB Wyatt Sexton 12-23, 136 yards, 1 TD, 2 Int

Leading Rushers:
GT HB Ajenavi Eziemefe 15-83 yards
GT FB Lyle Talley 11-73 yards
GT HB Mike Hanson 5-13 yards, TD
GT QB M.J. Burnett 3-26 yards, TD
FSU HB Willie Reid 17-65 yards

Leading Receivers:
GT TE Maurio ALtman 3-39 yard
GT WR LeKeldrick Bridges 3-28 yards
GT WR Benjamin Holmes 2-51 yards
FSU HB Willie Reid 4-38 yards, TD
FSU WR Chris Davis 3-27 yards

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT OLB Kingi McNair 6 Tackles (2 TFL)
GT CB I-Perfection Harris 3 Tackles, Int
GT CB Delvyn Aristegui 2 Tackles, Int
FSU CB Antonio Cromartie 7 Tackles
FSU DE Mike Eaton 3 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks

Old Spice Players of the Game:
GT CB I-Perfection Harris 3 Tackles, Int
FSU HB Willie Reid 17-65 Rushing, 4-38-1 Receiving

Celeval · 08-13-2003, 03:14 PM

Week Four Results:

SI Cover:
K David Jordan, Georgia Tech (Jr)
Starting Strong
The ACC Season begins on a high note for Georgia Tech.

Great, just what we need - the SI Cover Jinx.

Top 10:
Seminoles in Shock: Georgia Tech's upset of Florida State raises some eyebrows around the league.
1. Miami (31) (3-0): W 41-0 MINN
2. Ohio State (23) (3-0): W 56-17 PITT
3. Oklahoma (1) (2-0): BYE
4. Auburn (2) (4-0): W 41-13 VANDY
5. Tennessee (1) (3-0): W 48-21 MSU
6. Arkansas (1) (2-0): W 49-10 RU
7. Texas (2-0): W 35-14 VT
8. NC State (3-0): W 28-11 NAVY
9. Penn State (2-0): W 54-16 ULM
10. UCLA (4-0): W 35-13 UNLV
18. Georgia Tech (4-0): W 13-7 FSU
19. Georgia (2-1): W 36-3 S CAR

Dropped out of Top Ten: #8 Florida State

Coach Report Card
"Good work in finding a way to beat Florida State, Coach"
Job Security: C+
Average Attendance: 42,976
Next Game: Week 5 vs. #25 Clemson

That's it? Good work? And a C+ to job security? Booooo.

Heisman Watch:
Rolling Along: Holmes is mentioned on everybody's Heisman list.
HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State: 81-579 Rushing, 6-74 Receiving, 6 TDs
HB Josh Allen (Sr), Maryland: 93-597-8 Rushing, 11-177 Receiving
HB Frank Gore (Sr-RS), Miami: 51-364-4 Rushing, 14-298-4 Receiving
WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 28-611-8 Receiving
HB De'Arrius Howard (Sr-RS), Arkansas: 42-323-2 Rushing, 4-88 Receiving

Holmes stays on the board despite a low statistical week. This next game will be interesting, as we'll be facing the best corner we'll see all season in Justin Miller out of Clemson.

Players of the Week
(NCAA)
HB Dane Scott (So), New Mexico State: 45-205-5 Rushing
CB Marcus Cassel (Sr-RS), UCLA: 3 Tackles, 2 Int, TD
(ACC)
HB Jose Allen (Sr), Maryland: 27-141-3 Rushing, 2-42 Receiving
MLB Oliver Hoyte (Sr), NC State: 16 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks

ACC Standings
1. Florida State (2-2, 2-1): L 7-13 Georgia Tech
2. Georgia Tech (4-0, 1-0): W 13-7 Florida State
3. NC State (3-0, 1-0): W 28-11 Navy
4. Virginia (2-1, 1-0): L 9-37 Michigan
5. Clemson (2-0, 0-0): BYE
6. Maryland (3-1, 0-1): W 28-23 Texas A&M
7. North Carolina (1-2, 0-1): W 35-20 East Carolina
8. Duke (0-3, 0-1): L 14-48 Florida
9. Wake Forest (0-3, 0-1): L 21-24 Oklahoma State

huve Watch
CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr)
This Week: [no stats]
2005 Season: 1 Tackle, 1 Int, 1 Pass Defl.

Radii · 08-13-2003, 03:23 PM

Nice win!!!

Buzzbee · 08-13-2003, 05:02 PM

Sweeeeeet!!! I was on the edge of my seat! Wide RIGHT!!! What a classic. This game seems eerily accurate.

Congrats on a well played win.

Celeval · 08-13-2003, 05:45 PM

Week Five Action:

#25 Clemson (2-0) at #18 Georgia Tech (4-0)

Preview:
Clemson (2-0)
Overall: B
Offense: B
Defense: B-
Special Teams: A

Key Players:
QB C. Whitehurst: 435 Pass Yards
HB T. Billie: 192 Rush Yards
WR K. Grant: 2 Rec. TDs.

Season Stats:
Points/Game: 30.5 (25)
Total Offense: 342.0 (78)
Rush Offense: 124.5 (86)
Pass Offense: 217.5 (54)
Total Defense: 292.5 (16)
Rush Defense: 122.0 (24)
Pass Defense: 170.5 (22)
Turnover Diff: +0.00 (54)

A different matchup against the Clemson Tigers, and we're looking to avoid the Cover Jinx and a letdown after last week's win. QB Charlie Whitehurst burnt us last season to the tune of 372 yards and 3 touchdowns; this year, he's looking even sweeter with 5 touchdowns and no picks in their two games. The man in the backfield is Tramaine Billie, averaging just under four yards/carry, but he has speed. He hurt us last year running out of the shotgun. The receiving corps is solid, led by Redshirt Junior Kelvin Grant (14-160-2). Defensively, Clemson is not strong in the center of the field - their cornerstones are Senior CBs Justin Miller (99 OVR) and Tye Hill (84 OVR). The linebackers and defensive line don't look so hot; we'll be looking to run on these guys.

It's a beautiful day in Atalnta, bright blue skies, and away we go. This is Clemson's first conference game; they win the toss and elect to kick to us to start things off. We said we wanted to run the ball, and we do - 11 plays, 73 yards, all on the ground, and we lead 7-0. Touchdown goes to Mike Hanson. It's not as easy as that, and Whitehurst shows us - Clemson's second play from scrimmage is a big pass play over our defense, eventually tracked down by Ingram at the three. The fullback McClendon rumbles in to tie the game up.

It's an offensive game - we drive down and score, Clemson drives and scores. We drive and score again - two touchdowns for Lyle Talley - and Clemson fumbles the kickoff, Talley falls on it. This time it's a touchdown pass to Maurio Altman, and we lead 28-14. We get burnt near the end of the half by the Clemson no-huddle, drive all the way down to inside the ten - but Burnett tosses his first interception in two games to end the drive. Still, we lead by a couple scores at the midpoint of the game.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 35, Clemson 21

We swap up touchdowns to start the second half - where's the defense - but a big problem as Burnett gets knocked out of the game. Nothing serious, but done for the game, which could be a problem if this stays a shootout. The Tigers move right down the field - Ingram is getting picked on pretty badly in both zone and man coverage; and Whitehurst has completed seven straight at this point. The only rushes Clemson are putting up now are draws out of the shotgun, and it's nine straight completions and a touchdown. Within a score now - and Bilbo stalls the offense with a sack on third and four, that's our first punt of the day. The fourth quarter starts with Clemson down a touchdown and the ball. Eric Henderson is having a stellar day - he steps up with 2 TFL and a sack to shut down that drive, and picks up the 100th tackle of his Georgia Tech career. We get a measure of relief with a 50-yard field goal by David Jordan to push the lead to two scores, but Clemson doesn't give up - it takes a 75-yard interception return by Reuben Houston for a score to wrap this game up. A very different ballgame than the Florida State win, but we'll take it. Whitehurst leads the Tigers down to one final score, but it's too little, too late - despite an incredible game by Charlie Whitehurst.

Final Score: Georgia Tech 52, Clemson 42

Leading Passers:
GT QB M.J. Burnett 7-8, 231 yards, 2 TD, Int
GT QB Damarius Bilbo 0-5
CLEM QB Charlie Whitehurst 21-27, 417 yards, 3 TD, Int

Leading Rushers:
GT RB Ajenavi Eziemefe 22-136 yards
GT FB Lyle Talley 12-56 yards, 2 TD
GT QB M.J. Burnett 5-34 yards
GT HB Mike Hanson 4-16 yards, TD
CLEM HB Tramaine Billie 14-87 yards
CLEM FB Rob McClendon 5-10 yards, 2 TD

Leading Receivers:
GT WR Benjamin Holmes 3-140 yards, TD
GT TE Maurio Altman 2-39 yards, TD
CLEM WR Michael Collins 8-170 yards
CLEM WR Curtis Baham 6-86 yards

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT DE Eric Henderson 11 Tackles (3 TFL), Sack
GT CB Reuben Houston 10 Tackles, Int, TD
GT DE Terron Pullen 3 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks
CLEM OLB Paul Walters 6 Tackles (2 TFL), Sack
CLEM CB Tye Hill 5 Tackles, Int

Old Spice Players of the Game:
GT CB Reuben Houston 10 Tackles, Int, TD
CLEM QB Charlie Whitehurst 21-27, 417 yards, 3 TD, Int

Celeval · 08-13-2003, 05:56 PM

Week Five Results:

SI Cover:
DT Kwakou Robinson, Virginia (Sr)
A Thin Win
The Cavaliers inch past Texas, 23-17.

Top 10:
Heart Stopper! #7 Texas couldn't keep the opportunistic Cavaliers from pulling the upset.
1. Miami (30) (4-0): W 27-13 BC
2. Ohio State (22) (4-0): W 54-13 KENT
3. Oklahoma (1) (3-0): W 34-0 UTAH
4. Auburn (4) (5-0): W 63-3 NAVY
5. Tennessee (1) (4-0): W 28-23 UF
6. Arkansas (1) (3-0): W 27-9 NIU
7. NC State (4-0): W 38-21 BYU
8. Penn State (3-0): W 16-14 BAYLOR
9. UCLA (4-0): BYE
10. Maryland (4-1): W 35-28 WASH
16. Georgia Tech (5-0): W 52-42 CLEM
18. Georgia (3-1): W 45-10 LSU

Dropped out of Top Ten: #7 Texas

Coach Report Card
"Whether by ground or air, all that matters is scoring more than the other team."
Job Security: B-
Average Attendance: 41,837
Next Game: Week 7 vs #7 NCSU

Heisman Watch:
Checking the Ballots: There's a new leader atop the Heisman list
HB Josh Allen (Sr), Maryland: 111-736-10 Rushing, 11-177 Receiving
HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State: 107-800 Rushing, 7-81 Receiving, 8 TDs
WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 31-751-9 Receiving
HB Frank Gore (Sr-RS), Miami: 78-533-4 Rushing, 17-346-4 Receiving
HB Tre Smith (Sr), Auburn: 106-651-8 Rushing, 7-126-1 Receiving

We'll see how Holmes fares in the polls during a bye week.

Players of the Week
(NCAA)
QB Brad Smith (Sr-RS), Missouri: 15-32-184 Passing, 23-156 Rushing, 4 TDs
OLB Nick Borsetti (Jr), Notre Dame: 11 Tackles (1 TFL), Int, FF, TD
(ACC)
WR Chris Davis (Sr), Wake Forest: 6 Receptions, 95 yards, 2 TD
DE Brennan Schmidt (Sr-RS), Virginia: 11 Tackles (4 TFL), 2 Sacks, 2 FF, 2 FR

ACC Standings
1. Georgia Tech (5-0, 2-0): W 52-42 Clemson
2. Florida State (2-3, 2-1): L 19-24 Iowa
3. NC State (4-0, 1-0): W 38-21 BYU
4. Virginia (3-1, 1-0): W 23-17 Texas
5. Maryland (4-1, 0-1): W 35-28 Washington
6. Clemson (2-1, 0-1): L 42-52 Georgia Tech
7. North Carolina (2-2, 0-1): W 23-20 Idaho
8. Wake Forest (1-3, 0-1): W 38-13 Memphis
9. Duke (0-4, 0-1): L 20-34 Michigan

huve Watch
CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr)
This Week: 2 Tackles, Int, Pass Deflection
2005 Season: 3 Tackle, 2 Int, 2 Pass Defl.

tucker342 · 08-14-2003, 10:00 AM

Wow, great start!

Who would've thought that you would be 5-0

Celeval · 08-14-2003, 10:32 AM

Yeah, I'm surprised somewhat too. I don't think it's (entirely) because of the slider changes - the games I've won against FSU and Clemson were different enough; and I'm not dominating anything.

I think the biggest difference, honestly, is M.J. Burnett - his mobility in and out of the pocket makes a huge difference. When Haston was our starter last season, I knew I had to get rid of the ball before the rush got there; and that worked relatively well. With Burnett in, I can get away from the rush and out of the pocket, and that works well. With Bilbo, he's not quite fast enough to get out easily.

What I've been taking extreme advantage of is mobility down the line of scrimmage - if Burnett gets outside of the tackles, it's all over; I've completed a half dozen passes by coming right up to the line and drawing in the linebackers in a zone. If they're in man and not zone, M.J. has gone for 10-12-15 yards. Very realistic, I think, as this is what drove defenses nuts with Vick at VT - and it reminds me what kind of a weapon this guy really is.

Kevin

Celeval · 08-14-2003, 10:41 AM

Well, that and when you're outside the pocket, you can throw the ball away. Less interceptions that way. :-D

Celeval · 08-14-2003, 10:26 PM

Bye Week Review

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-0)
National Rank: 16

Overall: B
Offense: B
Defense: B
Special Teams: B-

Season Stats:
Points/Game: 43.8 (4)
Total Offense: 437.8 (18)
Rush Offense: 163.4 (50)
Pass Offense: 274.4 (21)
Total Defense: 319.0 (20)
Rush Defense: 70.6 (2)
Pass Defense: 248.4 (84)
Turnover Diff: +1.20 (9)

The biggest difference from last season? Turnover ratio - from a negative 3.30 to a positive 1.20. A swing of 4.5 turnovers/game in our favor, that'll do to swing a few results our way.

Passing Statistics
QB M.J. Burnett: 48-74, 952 yards, 8 TD, 4 Int (197.8 Rating)
QB Damarius Bilbo: 15-32, 292 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int (144.2 Rating)
QB Howard Manning: 8-12, 128 yards, TD, Int (167.1 Rating)

Our biggest improvement.

Rushing Statistics
HB Ajenavi Eziemefe: 77-427 yards, 4 TD (5.5 Avg)
FB Lyle Talley: 51-292 yards, 4 TD (5.7 Avg)
HB Mike Hanson 24-83 yards, 3 TD (3.4 Avg)
QB M.J. Burnett 30-31 yards, TD (1.0 Avg)

Lyle Talley has been a great boost here, with much more of a threat up the middle of the field.

Receiving Statistics
WR Benjamin Holmes: 31-751 yards, 9 TD (24.2 Avg)
TE Maurio Altman: 13-206 yards, TD (15.8 Avg)
WR George Cooper: 8-88 yards (11.0 Avg)
WR Lekeldrick Bridges: 6-103 yards (17.1 Avg)
TE Freeman Dempsey: 5-77 yards, TD (15.3 Avg)

As expected, Holmes with the lion's share of catches and yards - although Altman has stepped up to make some plays. I'd like to expand his role a bit.

Blocking Statistics
T Jerrell Craig: 12 pancakes/2 sacks allowed
G Brad Honeycutt: 6/0
TE Freeman Dempsey: 5/0
T Cal Crawford: 4/4
C Joseph Hayes: 4/1
G Andy TidwellNeal: 3/1

Some great blocking by Dempsey - that's a surprise to me. I'll have to keep an eye, see where he's picking up these blocks.

Tackling Statistics
CB Reuben Houston: 25 Tackles (3 TFL)
DE Eric Henderson: 24 Takles (5 TFL)
MLB Trent Ball: 23 Tackles (4 TFL)
OLB Kingi McNair: 21 Tackles (8 TFL)

Sack Statistics
DE Terron Pullen: 6 Sacks
DT Travis Parker: 4 Sacks
DE Eric Henderson: 2 Sacks
DT Omar Billy: 2 Sacks

Pullen is setting himself up for another very nice year.

Interceptions
FS Jamar Simms: 4 Interceptions, TD
CB Reuben Houston: 3 Interceptions, 2 TD
CB Delvyn Aristegui: 2 Interceptions
CB Stanford Ingram: 2 Interceptions, TD

A big reason for the turnover number switch - although Simms was on a great roll before the injury. Bleah.

Celeval · 08-14-2003, 10:36 PM

Week Six Results:

Bye week for us, as we prepare for the Wolfpack of NC State.

SI Cover:
QB Shayne Kincaid, North Carolina (Fr-RS)
Rivals Collide
NC State survives a major scare against the rival Tar Heels.

Top 10:
Conference Clash!: #5 Tennessee loses a shocker to SEC opponent South Carolina 45-17.
1. Miami (39) (4-0): BYE
2. Ohio State (20) (5-0): W 38-10 NU
3. Oklahoma (4-0): W 20-3 LOUIS
4. Auburn (6-0): W 66-16 BALL ST
5. Arkansas (4-0): 41-17 BAMA
6. NC State (5-0): W 17-10 UNC
7. Penn State (4-0): W 35-23 MINN
8. UCLA (5-0): W 42-9 TROY
9. Maryland (5-1): W 40-20 WVU
10. Oregon (5-0): W 48-24 WSU
15. Georgia Tech (5-0): BYE
18. Georgia (4-1): W 48-3 SJSU

Dropped out of Top Ten: #5 Tennessee

Coach Report Card
"Use this time to rest up, but make sure we get a few practices in."
Job Security: B-
Average Attendance: 41,837
Next Game: Week 7 vs #6 NCSU

Heisman Watch:
A New Face on the List: Ohio State's Clarett takes over the top spot in our Heisman Watch.
HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State: 131-979 Rushing, 9-103 Receiving, 9 TDs
HB Josh Allen (Sr), Maryland: 120-794-10 Rushing, 14-230 Receiving
WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 31-751-9 Receiving
HB Frank Gore (Sr-RS), Miami: 78-533-4 Rushing, 17-346-4 Receiving
HB Tre Smith (Sr), Auburn: 123-746-10 Rushing, 8-129-1 Receiving

Benji Holmes stays steady in the Heisman balloting. A good performance against a top ten team in NC State can only help him here.

Players of the Week
(NCAA)
HB Lonta Hobbs (Sr), TCU: 33-187 Rushing, 2-40 Receiving, 3 TDs
DE Mike Mendenhall (Sr), Temple: 12 Tackles (2 TFL), Sack, TD

(ACC)
RB Willie Reid (Sr-RS), Florida State: 19-139-4 Rushing
DE Mario Williams (Jr), North Carolina State: 4 Tackles (1 TFL), Sack, FF, FR

ACC Standings
1. Florida State (3-3, 3-1): W 77-10 Duke
2. Georgia Tech (5-0, 2-0): BYE
3. NC State (5-0, 2-0): W 17-10 North Carolina
4. Virginia (4-1, 2-0): W 27-14 Wake Forest
5. Maryland (5-1, 0-1): W 40-20 West Virginia
6. Clemson (3-1, 0-1): W 32-21 Bowling Green
7. North Carolina (2-3, 0-2): L 10-17 North Carolina State
8. Wake Forest (1-4, 0-2): L 14-27 Virginia
9. Duke (0-5, 0-2): L 10-77 Florida State

huve Watch
CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr)
This Week: Bye Week
2005 Season: 3 Tackle, 2 Int, 2 Pass Defl.

Celeval · 08-15-2003, 12:22 AM

Week Seven Action:

#6 North Carolina State at #15 Georgia Tech

Preview:
North Carolina State (5-0)
Overall: B+
Offense: B+
Defense: B+
Special Teams: B+

Key Players:
QB J. Kidd: 1087 Pass Yards
HB D. Blackman: 454 Rush Yards
OLB S. Tulloch: 31 Tackles

Season Stats:
Points/Game: 29.6 (37)
Total Offense: 383.6 (54)
Rush Offense: 166.2 (50)
Pass Offense: 217.4 (55)
Total Defense: 269.8 (6)
Rush Defense: 117.8 (17)
Pass Defense: 152.0 (7)
Turnover Diff: +0.40 (35)

We face one of the better if not the best defensive team on our schedule this week in North Carolina State. This was the team that knocked Damarius Bilbo out of the starting lineup last year in a 44-20 loss that wasn't as close as it sounded - we threw 4 interceptions and fumbled at least twice, but we hope to stick with them a bit better this year.

The starting quarterback for the Wolfpack is Senior Jonathan Kidd - he's back after injury last season, and playing well. Just over 1000 yards passing now, and a 9/3 TD/Int ratio. Last year's Heisman candidate (T.A. McLendon) has departed for greener pastures, and the starter is a speedy kid who played pretty well in the #2 slot, Darrell Blackman. Blackman (91 OVR) has over 450 yards on the ground, but only one touchdown. We catch a huge break in that their two top receivers (Tramain Hall and Richard Washington) are both out due to injury this week, leaving them short with only 3 wideouts on the roster. Washington is good news to us, he caught 9 passes for 131 yards last year. Still, TE Jamesly Jean is one of the best in the ACC.

The defense is very good all around - led by Preseason First-Team All-American OLB Manny Lawson (90 OVR). Lawson makes a ton of plays, with nearly 200 tackles in his career at State, 37 this season. The defensive line is strong as well, led by Junior DE Mario Williams (26 tackles, 2 sacks). In the secondary, the sides are equally strong with near-twin CBs Greg Golden and Jimmie Sutton (both 88 OVR and 90 SPD).

Special Teams are solid - Kevin McKinney is 8-9 this season with a long of 47 yards; Tom Spencer is averaging 42.2 yards/punt.

This matchup of the two remaining unbeaten teams in the ACC (and two of only fourteen left in the NCAA) is Nationally Televised - the game of the week is #4 Auburn v. #16 Tennessee. Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso are both picking State to win through the air, but we'll see.

We win the toss and choose to kickoff to start the game - a good call, as we hold State to a three-and-out, and Harris returns the ball inside the 50. Ace breaks off a great run to put us into the red zone, but the drive stalls inside the 10, and we're forced to kick a field goal for a 3-0 lead. Wolfpack have third and short the next time around - and a big break, as Blanks breaks up the triple option with a huge hit; Omar Billy falls on the ball. Still, we don't move the ball well, and Jordan has to make his second kick of the day. Wasted opportunities, but we'll take the lead. Outside of that first run by Eziemefe, we haven't been able to move the ball much - we're facing our first speedy defensive line set, and through three possessions, Burnett is 0-2 passing with a pair of sacks. North Carolina State gets their first break on the last play of the first quarter - Lyle Talley coughs the ball up, and the 'pack gets the ball on our side of the field. Three plays later, and it's the TE Jean catching the ball in the back of the end zone for a 7-6 North Carolina State lead.

Jean is all over us - catching three straight passes himself; I'm trying to man up a corner on him by the playcalling but it's not working too well yet. State has taken a page from our defensive playbook, blitzing off the corners which is forcing Burnett into bad positions - he's picked up another sack and had to throw another ball away since the last check. State driving again, into the red zone - stopped on fourth and one, and a surprising call to go for it - stuffed at the line, and we take the ball back over. Still, we trail 10-6 before Burnett finally stays in the pocket long enough to get a pass off - finding Benji Holmes behind the defense for a long touchdown and a 13-10 lead. We're having no time at all to look for passes, and Burnett is beginning to suffer from the same happy feet Bilbo did for much of last season. The end of the half sees Burnett 2-8 for 81 yards (and a touchdown) passing, while Jonathan Kidd is 15-26 for 162 - 7 for 89 of those to Jamesly Jean. We do lead, however, and get the ball to start the second.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 13, North Carolina State 10

Our ball to start the half, we get one first down on the ground, but that's all. Our mantra for the second half is pressure on the quarterback - and it works, as Kidd calls a QB draw on play number one, and Eric Henderson slams him to the turf. Kidd is knocked out of the game, but he'll return; meanwhile, the second stringer throws a pick to Kingi McNair, and we have the ball back. Our first really solid drive through the air ensues; and Burnett hooks up with Holmes for another touchdown - that's Benji's second of the day, and eleventh of the season. That number 11 is a new Georgia Tech single season record, and we're barely halfway through the year.

Kidd is back in the game for the next State drive, but the defense holds and we take over with a ten point lead and an opportunity to spend some clock. No go - State's Nickel back is Jamison, one of their WRs, and he picks up his third sack of the day. We're into the fourth quarter now, still leading by two scores. Our already-thin line is diminished even more when Travis Parker is knocked out of the game, and State goes for their second fourth down attempt of the game (this fourth and five at midfield), and connects with Jean (his first catch of the half) for the first down. Still alive. Kidd is knocked out of the game again, this time for the rest of the game (same as Parker), and the Wolfpack drive is stalled just within field goal range. Hooked left on a 48-yard attempt, we keep the ten point lead now with 6:36 to play. The run game hasn't been great this half, so we look for play action right off the bat - but Burnett is forced to throw it right away. There's a lot of speed on that defensive line. We line up to punt with just under 5 minutes to play, after the seventh sack of the day. Bringing blitzers off the corners is killing Burnett, even keeping a back in to block.

Three minutes to play now, and the new NCS quarterback is Stone - picks up another successful fourth down conversion before tossing an interception to Reuben Houston, returned all the way to the five yard line. The home crowd is going wild, that just about clinches the game - but three plays from the five won't get it into the end zone, and we're forced to settle for the field goal and a 13 point lead. Dangerous, even with under 1:40 to play. Stone is working the underneath pass this drive, and five straight completions gets the 'pack to inside our 25. A good two-minute drill, but under a minute left, and they need two scores. We bring in our own corner blitzes on three straight plays - a sack, a throw-away pass, and one panic throw just-too-long. Fourth and sixteen with :41 left, we set up in a Dime defense, Cover Three bringin the MLB on a blitz - the pass is tipped away by Houston, and that finishes it. The OVER-RATED chant starts up as we come off the field, our second win against a top-10 team this season.

Final Score: Georgia Tech 23, North Carolina State 10

I'm happy to win this one, although less surprised than the Florida State game - we have a good enough secondary now that we don't count on giving up three touchdown passes a game, and Burnett's throws may not be complete (at least 5 passes thrown away to avoid a sack this game), but they're not ending up in the wrong hands.

Leading Passers:
GT QB M.J. Burnett 5-14, 156 yards, 2 TD
NCS QB Jonathan Kidd 17-29, 171 yards, TD
NCS QB Marcus Stone 9-17, 121 yards, 2 Int

Leading Rushers:
GT HB Ajenavi Eziemefe 20-96 yards
GT FB Lyle Talley 7-23 yards
NCS HB Darrell Blackman 9-16 yards

Leading Receivers:
GT WR Benjamin Holmes 4-155 yards, 2 TD
GT HB Ajenavi Eziemefe 1-1 yard
NCS WR Robert Jamison 8-96 yards
NCS TE Jamesly Jean 8-94 yards, TD

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT CB Shane Rodgers 6 Tackles (1 TFL), Sack
GT CB Reuben Houston 4 Tackles (2 TFL), Int
NCS WR Robert Jamison 4 Tackles (3 TFL), 3 Sacks

Old Spice Players of the Game:
GT WR Benjamin Holmes 4-155 yards, 2 TD
NCS WR Robert Jamison 8-96 yards; 4 Tackles, 3 TFL, 3 Sacks

Celeval · 08-15-2003, 12:37 AM

Week Seven Results:

SI Cover:
HB Eduardo Fragoso, Texas (Sr-RS)
A Slam Dunk
THe Longhorns earn some respect with a 31-14 beating of Kansas State.

Top 10:
Run Over!: Tennessee looks impressive after a 31-14 victory over #4 Auburn.
1. Miami (33) (5-0): W 87-14 WVU
2. Ohio State (23) (5-0): BYE
3. Oklahoma (2) (5-0): W 33-17 ISU
4. Arkansas (1) (5-0): BYE
5. Penn State (6-0): W 18-16 WISC
6. UCLA (6-0): W 48-24 WASH
7. Maryland (6-1): W 30-17 CLEM
8. Oregon (6-0): W 40-19 UTAH ST
9. Michigan (6-0): W 35-31 IOWA
10. Georgia Tech (6-0): W 23-10 NCSU
18. Georgia (5-1): W 41-17 BAMA

Dropped out of Top Ten: #4 Auburn, #6 NC State

Coach Report Card
"The key to winning is continuing to do what works and discontinuing what doesn't"
Job Security: B
Average Attendance: 41,957
Next Game: Week 8 at Wake Forest

Gee, thanks boss. A six-game winning streak and a top-10 ranking only worth a B?

Heisman Watch:
The New Favorite?: A 234 yard, 2 TD performance pushes Maryland's Allen to the top spot.
HB Josh Allen (Sr), Maryland: 160-1028-12 Rushing, 16-253 Receiving
HB Frank Gore (Sr-RS), Miami: 89-599 Rushing, 19-381 Receiving, 11 TDs
WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 35-906-11 Receiving
HB Tyler Ebell (Sr-RS), UCLA: 132-729-9 Rushing, 19-187-4 Receiving
HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State: 131-979 Rushing, 9-103 Receiving, 9 TDs

Holmes is holding steady, while Clarett's bye week drops him to fifth in the poll. Tyler Ebell is UCLA's only weapon, and they're a top-ten team as well - he deserves his spot up here. The Holmes-Allen matchup in three weeks may have huge Heisman implications as well as ACC Championship possiblities.

Somehow, with NC State and Florida State out of the way; Maryland and Virginia are the only remaining contenders - I'm forced to wonder whether the slider changes I made were too much, as I didn't expect this much success. We'll see.

Players of the Week
(NCAA)
HB Tyler Ebell (Sr-RS), UCLA: 34-216-4 Rushing, 4-46-1 Receiving
DT Quinton Harris (Jr-RS), UAB: 5 Tackles (3 TFL), 3 Sacks, 2 FF, 2 FR
(ACC)
HB Michael Johnson (Sr), Virginia: 22 carries, 143 yards, 4 TD
DE Kwame Fitzpatrick (So), Clemson: 12 tackles (1 TFL), Sack, 2 FF, 2 FR

ACC Standings
1. Georgia Tech (6-0, 3-0): W 23-10 North Carolina State
2. Virginia (5-1, 3-0): W 42-20 North Carolina
3. Florida State (4-3, 3-1): W 54-24 Houston
4. NC State (5-1, 2-1): L 10-23 Georgia Tech
5. Maryland (6-1, 1-1): W 30-17 Clemson
6. Clemson (3-2, 0-2): L 17-30 Maryland
7. Wake Forest (1-4, 0-2): BYE
8. Duke (0-5, 0-2): BYE
9. North Carolina (2-4, 0-3): L 20-42 Virginia

huve Watch
CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr)
This Week: 8 Tackles
2005 Season: 11 Tackles, 2 Int, 2 Pass Defl.

Celeval · 08-16-2003, 08:27 PM

Week Eight Action:

#10 Georgia Tech at Wake Forest

Preview:
Wake Forest (1-4)
Overall: B-
Offense: B
Defense: C+
Special Teams: B-

Key Players:
HB C. Birgs: 455 Rush Yards
WR C. Davis: 5 TDs
OLB B. Andrews: 39 Tackles

Season Stats:
Points/Game: 27.2 (47)
Total Offense: 344.0 (79)
Rush Offense: 199.6 (22)
Pass Offense: 144.4 (107)
Total Defense: 409.4 (82)
Rush Defense: 153.8 (57)
Pass Defense: 255.6 (93)
Turnover Diff: +0.60 (27)

Wake Forest is the most rush-heavy team in the ACC, and the only one on our schedule that I know of that averages more on the ground than in the air. With that, the emphasis is on their running backs - they've got a stellar one in first-team All-American Chris Barclay.. but he's done for the season and for his career at Wake Forest. We'll see a different pair of seniors in Cornelius Birgs (455 yards, 5 TD) and Dominic Anderson (263 yards, 4 TD). Wake will be an interesting team to watch in the offseason - a running team who is graduating all three of their running backs. Senior quarterback Cory Randolph has thrown for 6 scores and a pick - they have a pair of solid receivers in Chris Davis and Willie Idlette; Idlette is the only major part of their offense returning next season. The leading tackler on defense is OLB Bryan Andrews with 39 - there's not much in terms of star power on D at Wake.

We kick off in front of a half-empty stadium - Wake comes out strong and picks up a couple first downs before being forced to punt, and putting the ball down inside the ten yard line. We see on the first drive what I hope is a big step in the maturation of Stanford Ingram - in one on one coverage with Willie Idlette on a deep fly route, Ingram stays on his shoulder the whole way, lets Idlette get his hands on the ball and drills him to drop it. A play that I've seen go for touchdowns a few times, and a nice breakup.

Some bad news for us on our drive, as Ace breaks off a pair of nice runs, but is knocked out for the game at the end of his second. Mike Hanson puts the ball on the ground on third and three, and Wake returns the fumble for a 7-0 lead. The fumble predicates a sloppy game on both sides - we come up with a pair of turnovers, and George Cooper fumbles away a ball after a catch; all in the first half. We do a good bit of catching up, mostly with Benji Holmes doing his thing - he ends up well over 100 yards and three touchdown catches by halftime, nearly all of it after the catch. It's nice playing against a secondary slower than our receivers - now I know how other teams felt last season.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 27, Wake Forest 7

We plan to ride Holmes throughout the third quarter - if they can't stop him, why not get him some Heisman pub? Reuben Houston returns another pick for a score - he's been doing a lot of that lately - and Kingi McNair runs a fumble in as well. With a more than comfortable lead, we sit Burnett and Holmes down for the fourth quarter. Might as well get Manning some work.

Final Score: Georgia Tech 64, Wake Forest 10

Leading Passers:
GT QB M.J. Burnett 24-37, 412 yards, 4 TD
GT QB Howard Manning 6-15, 81 yards, TD, Int
WF QB Cory Randolph 17-37, 249 yards, 2 Int

Leading Rushers:
GT HB Mike Hanson 19-51 yards
GT FB Lyle Talley 4-22 yards
WF HB Cornelius Birgs 11-46 yards

Leading Receivers:
GT WR Benjamin Holmes 8-230 yards, 3 TD
GT WR George Cooper 7-107 yards
GT TE Maurio Altman 6-42 yards
GT TE Freeman Dempsey 5-52 yards, TD
WF WR Nate Morton 4-54 yards
WF HB Cornelius Birgs 3-56 yards

Outstanding Defensive Players:
GT FS Terrance Gonzalez 8 Tackles (2 TFL)
GT CB Delvyn Aristegui 4 Tackles, Int
GT LB Kingi McNair 4 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks, FF, FR, TD
GT CB Reuben Houston Tackle, (TFL), Int, TD
WF SS Darin Boone 9 Tackles (TFL)
WF CB Robert Simmons 7 Tackles (TFL), Sack
WF LB Bryan Andrews 3 Tackles (2 TFL), FR, TD

Old Spice Players of the Game:
GT WR Benjamin Holmes 8-230 yards, 3 TD
WF LB Bryan Andrews 3 Tackles (2 TFL), FR, TD

Celeval · 08-16-2003, 08:57 PM

Week Eight Results:

SI Cover:
HB Frank Gore, Miami (Sr-RS)
Fresh off the Press
The season's first Bowl Rankings are announced.

Top 10:
Finding A Way: Clemson lifts its ACC record to 1-2 with a close win over Virginia
1. Miami (38) (6-0): W 45-21 FSU
2. Ohio State (21) (6-0): W 35-14 WISC
3. Penn State (6-0): W 43-14 PURDUE
4. UCLA (7-0): W 45-27 ARIZONA
5. Maryland (7-1): W 58-13 DUKE
6. Oregon (7-0): W 42-24 ASU
7. Michigan (7-0): W 25-11 MINN
8. Auburn (7-1): W 39-30 ARK
9. Georgia Tech (7-0): W 64-10 WAKE
10. Texas (5-1): W 51-31 OU
14. Georgia (6-1): W 31-28 TENN

Dropped out of Top Ten: #3 Oklahoma, #4 Arkansas

Bowl Rankings
Hot n' Fresh Rankings
1. Miami: 5.50
2. Ohio State: 6.40
3. Penn State: 10.20
4. UCLA: 12.03
5. Maryland: 14.08
6. Auburn: 18.20
7. Georgia Tech: 18.20
8. Michigan: 19.15

Unbeaten Watch (BCS Busters)
#1 Miami (Big East): 6-0 (2-0) - next vs. Temple
#2 Ohio State (Big Ten): 6-0 (2-0) - next vs #22 Iowa

#3 Penn State (Big Ten): 6-0 (3-0) - next at Navy
#4 UCLA (Pac-10): 7-0 (2-0) - next vs. Cal
#6 Oregon (Pac-10): 7-0 (3-0) - next vs. Stanford
#7 Michigan (Big Ten): 7-0 (3-0) - next vs. Illinois
#9 Georgia Tech (ACC): 7-0 (4-0) - next vs #5 Maryland
North Texas (Sun Belt): 7-0 (2-0) - next vs. Utah State

Coach Report Card
"I can already see people hopping on Georgia Tech's bandwagon. Great win, Coach!"
Job Security: B
Average Attendance: 41,957
Next Game: Week 10 vs #5 UMD

Heisman Watch:
Rolling Along: Holmes' performance has the fans in Atlanta believing in their Yellow Jackets.
HB Frank Gore (Sr-RS), Miami: 115-785 Rushing, 23-496 Receiving, 14 TDs
HB Josh Allen (Sr), Maryland: 179-1163-13 Rushing, 19-295-1 Receiving
WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 43-1136-14 Receiving
HB Lonta Hobbs (Sr), TCU: 174-1169 Rushing, 18-235 Receiving, 15 TDs
HB Tyler Ebell (Sr-RS), UCLA: 161-925-9 Rushing, 23-237-4 Receiving

Holmes still holding at third, even after his performance at Wake Forest.

Players of the Week
In Control!: Georgia Tech clobbers the Demon Deacons as McNair earns Player of the Week honors.
(NCAA)
HB Reggie Bradshaw (Jr-RS), Louisville: 30 carries, 211 yards, 5 TD
FS Conrad Hilliard (So), Alabama: 3 Tackles, 2 Int, 2 TD
(ACC)
WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 8 receptions, 230 yards, 3 TD
LB Kingi McNair (Jr-RS), Georgia Tech: 4 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks, TD

ACC Standings
1. Georgia Tech (7-0, 4-0): W 64-10 Wake Forest
2. Virginia (5-2, 3-1): L 28-31 Clemson
3. Florida State (4-4, 3-1): L 21-45 Miami
4. Maryland (7-1, 2-1): W 58-13 Duke
5. NC State (6-1, 2-1): W 48-20 Mississippi State
6. Clemson (4-2, 1-2): W 31-28 Virginia
7. North Carolina (3-4, 0-3): W 14-3 New Mexico
8. Wake Forest (1-5, 0-3): L 10-64 Georgia Tech
9. Duke (0-6, 0-3): L 13-58 Maryland

Clemson over Virginia was huge for us - we're now the only unbeaten ACC team.

huve Watch
CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr)
This Week: 4 Tackles, Pass Deflection
2005 Season: 15 Tackle, 2 Int, 3 Pass Defl.

08-11-2003, 01:44 PM	#27
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Week One Results: Some of Week One has been wiped out due to a power loss. Will edit this post again when I catch back up. SI Cover: Coach, Virginia Tech Hokies Need to Regroup Virginia Tech's high hopes are dismantled on opening weekend. Top 10: Off on the Right Foot: Bullogs win their non-conference game against Virginia Tech. 1. Miami (32) (0-0): BYE 2. Ohio State (21) (0-0): BYE 3. Oklahoma (3) (0-0): BYE 4. Auburn (1) (1-0): W 31-24 FSU 5. Tennessee (1) (0-0): BYE 6. Nebraska (1) (0-0): BYE 7. Maryland (1-0): W 32-29 UCONN 8. Arkansas (0-0): BYE 9. Texas (0-0): BYE 10. NC State (0-0): BYE 16. Georgia (0-0): BYE UNR. Georgia Tech (1-0): W 31-10 RU Dropped out of Top Ten: #5 Florida State, #6 Virginia Tech Coach Report Card "We're 1-0 now thanks to that last win over Rutgers." Job Security: D+ Average Attendance: 47,774 Next Game: Week 2 at UK Heisman Watch: He Got Next?: Oklahoma's Hickson has all the ingredients of a Heisman-quality running back. HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State HB De'Arrius Howard (Sr-RS), Arkansas HB Albert Young (So-RS), Iowa HB Brandon Jacobs (Sr-RS), Auburn HB Josh Allen (Sr), Maryland Players of the Week (NCAA) HB Jerious Norwood (Sr), Mississippi State: 25-107-3 Rushing, 3-35-1 Receiving FS Darren Williams (Sr), Mississippi State: 7 Tackles (1 TFL), Sack, FF, FR (ACC) WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 10-243-2 Receiving CB Shane Rodgers (Fr), Georgia Tech: 4 Tackles (2 TFL), Sack, Int, FF, FR ACC Standings 1. Maryland (1-0, 0-0): W 31-28 Connecticut 2. Wake Forest (0-0, 0-0): BYE 3. Clemson (0-0, 0-0): BYE 4. Georgia Tech (1-0, 0-0): W 31-10 Rutgers 5. Duke (0-0, 0-0): BYE 6. North Carolina (0-0, 0-0): BYE 7. Virginia (0-0, 0-0): BYE 8. NC State (0-0, 0-0): BYE 9. Florida State (0-1, 0-0): L 24-31 Auburn huve Watch CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr): BYE Last edited by Celeval : 08-11-2003 at 08:29 PM.

08-12-2003, 11:47 PM	#35
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Week Three Results: SI Cover: Coach, Georgia Unfriendly Confines Eagles invalide Georgia's turf and walk away with a 20-17 victory. Top 10: By a Razor's Edge: Bulldogs bow out at the end to Boston College 20-17. 1. Miami (34) (2-0): W 82-7 BAYLOR 2. Ohio State (24) (2-0): W 51-0 MIZZOU 3. Oklahoma (1) (2-0): W 34-12 OR ST 4. Auburn (3-0): W 73-7 ARMY 5. Tennessee (2-0): W 38-21 TEMPLE 6. Arkansas (2-0): W 41-6 TULSA 7. Texas (1-0): BYE 8. Florida State (2-1): W 44-33 UMD 9. NC State (2-0): W 38-35 WAKE 10. Penn State (1-0): BYE 22. Georgia (1-1): L 17-20 BC UNR. Georgia Tech (3-0): W 58-7 CMU Dropped out of Top Ten: #6 Maryland Coach Report Card "Winners win. Losers lose. Right now you're a winner." Job Security: C Average Attendance: 42,976 Next Game: Week 4 at #8 FSU Not exactly confidence-inspiring. Heisman Watch: A Candidate Emerges: Howard's Heisman candidacy is in full force in Fayetteville HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State: 52-339 Rushing, 4-62 Receiving, 3 TDs HB De'Arrius Howard (Sr-RS), Arkansas: 33-259-1 Rushing, 4-88 Receiving WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 26-560-8 Receiving HB Josh Allen (Sr), Maryland: 66-456-5 Rushing, 9-135 Receiving HB Albert Young (So-RS), Iowa: 5-233-4 Rushing, 3-17 Receiving Of course, now that we hit conference play, Holmes' stats will start to fall. Players of the Week (NCAA) HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State: 27-180 Rushing, 3-42 Receiving, 3 TDs CB Jovan Nixon (So), Texas Tech: 6 Tackles, 2 Int, FF, TD (ACC) QB Jonathan Kidd (Sr), NC State: 17-23, 242 yards, 4 carries, 50 yards, 4 TDs OLB Kai Parham (Jr-RS), Virginia: 11 Tackles (4 TFL), 2 Sacks, Int, FF, FR ACC Standings 1. Florida State (2-1, 2-0): W 44-33 Maryland 2. Virginia (2-0, 1-0): W 43-14 SMU 3. NC State (2-0, 1-0): W 38-35 Wake Forest 4. Clemson (2-0, 0-0): W 30-25 Buffalo 5. Georgia Tech (3-0, 0-0): W 58-7 Central Michigan 6. Maryland (2-1, 0-1): L 33-44 Florida State 7. Wake Forest (0-2, 0-1): L 35-38 North Carolina State 8. Duke (0-2, 0-1): L 19-36 Utah 9. North Carolina (0-2, 0-1): L 28-35 Iowa huve Watch CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr) This Week: [no stats] 2005 Season: 1 Tackle, 1 Int, 1 Pass Defl. Last edited by Celeval : 08-13-2003 at 02:59 PM.

08-13-2003, 03:00 PM	#36
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Week Four Action: Georgia Tech (3-0) at #8 Florida State (2-1) Preview: Florida State (2-1) Overall: B+ Offense: B+ Defense: B Special Teams: B+ Key Players: HB L Booker: 4 Ints HB W. Reid: 3 Rush TD FB B. Dean: 5 Total TD Season Stats: Points/Game: 36.3 (21) Total Offense: 486.6 (11) Rush Offense: 250.3 (9) Pass Offense: 236.3 (48) Total Defense: 427.3 (86) Rush Defense: 179.3 (80) Pass Defense: 247.9 (77) Turnover Diff: +2.30 (7) Our conference opener is our first (and perhaps toughest) test of the season, traveling to Tallahassee to take on the eigth-ranked Seminoles. As always, Florida State has tremendous talent, and this season it's absolutely obscene how good their running backs are. A trio of backs - Willie Reid, Lorenzo Booker, and Leon Washington - are /all/ rated 96+ overall. The talent at wide receiver is almost thin by comparison - the top three wideouts are all Freshmen or Sophmores, rated 80+. The recruit we chased last season, Ricky Harrington, hasn't seen game action yet, and is buried at fifth on the depth chart - despite a 75 OVR and 96 SPD. The one that got away. We luck out to an extent at quarterback - Florida State's top two quarterbacks are out due to injury, and we get Redshirt-Junior Wyatt Sexton (73 OVR). Sexton is 17-33 for 242 yards, a TD, and a pick on the season. The defense doesn't have the offensive stars, but is still solid - the main man is So-RS cornerback Antonio Cromartie. A true shutdown corner and only a Sophmore, Cromartie has two picks so far this season. The nuts thing is the guy lining up against him - Lorenzo Booker, one of those 96 OVR halfbacks, is also playing corner; and has four interceptions. Our game plan revolves around keeping the game short - move the ball on the ground, and do our best to stop the Florida State running game. If they're going to beat us, I want it to happen through the air with Sexton throwing the ball. The first quarter is just about what we want - each team gets one decent drive but can't convert - I-Perfection Harris comes up with an intereception to hold the Seminoles short, while David Jordan misses a 53-yard field goal (really out of his range). The first quarter ends at 0-0 - we're moving the ball not a whole lot, but balanced. The start of the second quarter sees Florida State begin to rely on Reid - a couple draws out of the shotgun, and an extended drive puts them into the red zone. A third and ten throw into the end zone is broken up, however, and both teams settle for a field goal attempt - Wide Right! Still scoreless, but our offense is three and out and our defense is still tired. Another field goal attempt, from in the red zone; and this time Seneca Boulware (what a name)... misses again! We're getting all kinds of breaks, but need to do something with them to have a chance. We hit a couple solid pass plays and start moving the ball near the ned of the half, but we go for a second and one playfake on the twelve yard line; and Burnett is intercepted throwing to a wide-open Maurio Altman in the end zone. That gets the crowd chanting, but with under :30 to play in the half, there's no time to get anything going, and we end the half scoreless. Halftime: Georgia Tech 0, Florida State 0 We get the ball to start the second half, with some confidence after a solid drive to end the first. A couple more passes, and a great third-and-six scramble by Burnett put us at the same spot on the field; this time a handoff to Hanson picks up six, and we have first and goal. No playing around, it's power right up the gut, and it's the redshirt freshman Mike Hanson who picks up the first score of the game. Final stats on that drive are 10 plays, 71 yards, and 3:01 off the clock. We get some good pressure off the line, and force a punt after three-and-out... and I-Perfection Harris comes up with another big play, returning the punt to inside the thirty-five yard line! Lyle Talley has been a workhorse for us today - the fullback has been carrying the ball a good bit, and with some success. We ride him this drive, right inside the ten yard line again. Third and six at the seven - and Holmes can't hang onto the ball in the end zone. We're forced to kick, from an angle, but it's good and we now lead 10-0. A BIG sack to start off the next series, as FSU tries to set up a screen pass but fails - but the first big play for the Seminoles is a 35-yard pass to Fagg, and a new set of downs. We're throwing as many looks as we can at this offense, and the next big play is made by the kid Ricky Harrington; a seven yard pickup under the zone on third and seven for the first. We're seeing a lot of 4- and 5- wide sets now, Noles are looking to put points on the board. The third quarter comes to an end here, with Florida State driving but facing another third and seven. Shotgun trips formation, we run a straight Cover 2 out of the 4-3. The pass is complete under the zone, but not enough for the first. A big call for Bobby Bowden, and he's going on fourth and three. The pass is complete to Kelley, inside the 20 yard line; and the warchants start up again. Another third down - Florida State is doing it the hard way - third and six at the fifteen, and the call is a draw to Reid, stopped at the twelve. AGAIN, the Seminoles go for it. A throw into the end zone, to Reid - and he comes up with it between a pair of Yellow Jacket defenders for the score. A huge score, and we lead only 10-7 now; but it was length, and there is under seven minutes left to play. Another third down scramble by BUrnett gives us a big first down, and the clock ticks under five. We're using the full play clock on every down now. Another first down, inside the 20 and we're under 4 to play. Our first big penalty takes a toll here - with 3:18 to play, setting up for a third and three, first-year-starter Cal Crawford jumps offsides. Third and eight at the fourteen yard line, and the playcall is for Burnett to roll out to his left (strong side - lefty thrower), and look for Benji Holmes in the end zone. No dice - the pass is knocked down, and out trots David Jordan for the kick. Kick is good, we lead 13-7. 3:07 to play, and we kick off with the wind at our back. Reid takes the ball at the goal line and retuns it up to the twenty - FUMBLE, ball loose - but we can't recover it. That would have been a clincher. The 'Noles run the ball twice with Reid, and face a third and two with under two and a half. Time to take a chance - we put on a heavy blitz, leaving our men in man coverage. Sexton drops back to throw - and is sacked! Pullen with a great play! Fourth and eight, under two minutes with the clock rolling. Florida State comes out in a five-wide set, we counter with Dime coverage and a Cover Three zone. The throw over the middle - complete to Davis, first down. No-huddle to the line, and Sexton throws it up into single coverage - overthrown, Reuben Houston NEARLY makes the pick of the day, but the ball falls incomplete. 1:32 on the clock, FSU has it on their own 34. Another deep throw - and it's DELVYN ARISTEGUI! He was supposed to redshirt this season, but instead is our starting strong safety; he comes down with a huge interception and a solid return. We take over with 1:24 to play. We give the ball to Eziemefe and Talley - picking up one first down, and using all the timeouts. 1:10 on the clock. Burnett kneels - the clock ticks down to 38 seconds. Third and seven. Another kneeldown. We're going to have to snap the ball on fourth down - there's a five second difference. We take the delay of game, and call for the punt unit on the Florida State 30. MacPherson kicks the hell of it - out of the end zone, time runs out with the ball in the air - and THAT'S THE BALLGAME! We come out of the game with our biggest win of the dynasty. Final Score: Georgia Tech 13, Florida State 7 Greatest Game! #4: 369 points Leading Passers: GT QB M.J. Burnett 9-20, 126 yards, Int FSU QB Wyatt Sexton 12-23, 136 yards, 1 TD, 2 Int Leading Rushers: GT HB Ajenavi Eziemefe 15-83 yards GT FB Lyle Talley 11-73 yards GT HB Mike Hanson 5-13 yards, TD GT QB M.J. Burnett 3-26 yards, TD FSU HB Willie Reid 17-65 yards Leading Receivers: GT TE Maurio ALtman 3-39 yard GT WR LeKeldrick Bridges 3-28 yards GT WR Benjamin Holmes 2-51 yards FSU HB Willie Reid 4-38 yards, TD FSU WR Chris Davis 3-27 yards Outstanding Defensive Players: GT OLB Kingi McNair 6 Tackles (2 TFL) GT CB I-Perfection Harris 3 Tackles, Int GT CB Delvyn Aristegui 2 Tackles, Int FSU CB Antonio Cromartie 7 Tackles FSU DE Mike Eaton 3 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks Old Spice Players of the Game: GT CB I-Perfection Harris 3 Tackles, Int FSU HB Willie Reid 17-65 Rushing, 4-38-1 Receiving Last edited by Celeval : 08-13-2003 at 05:44 PM.

08-13-2003, 03:14 PM	#37
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Week Four Results: SI Cover: K David Jordan, Georgia Tech (Jr) Starting Strong The ACC Season begins on a high note for Georgia Tech. Great, just what we need - the SI Cover Jinx. Top 10: Seminoles in Shock: Georgia Tech's upset of Florida State raises some eyebrows around the league. 1. Miami (31) (3-0): W 41-0 MINN 2. Ohio State (23) (3-0): W 56-17 PITT 3. Oklahoma (1) (2-0): BYE 4. Auburn (2) (4-0): W 41-13 VANDY 5. Tennessee (1) (3-0): W 48-21 MSU 6. Arkansas (1) (2-0): W 49-10 RU 7. Texas (2-0): W 35-14 VT 8. NC State (3-0): W 28-11 NAVY 9. Penn State (2-0): W 54-16 ULM 10. UCLA (4-0): W 35-13 UNLV 18. Georgia Tech (4-0): W 13-7 FSU 19. Georgia (2-1): W 36-3 S CAR Dropped out of Top Ten: #8 Florida State Coach Report Card "Good work in finding a way to beat Florida State, Coach" Job Security: C+ Average Attendance: 42,976 Next Game: Week 5 vs. #25 Clemson That's it? Good work? And a C+ to job security? Booooo. Heisman Watch: Rolling Along: Holmes is mentioned on everybody's Heisman list. HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State: 81-579 Rushing, 6-74 Receiving, 6 TDs HB Josh Allen (Sr), Maryland: 93-597-8 Rushing, 11-177 Receiving HB Frank Gore (Sr-RS), Miami: 51-364-4 Rushing, 14-298-4 Receiving WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 28-611-8 Receiving HB De'Arrius Howard (Sr-RS), Arkansas: 42-323-2 Rushing, 4-88 Receiving Holmes stays on the board despite a low statistical week. This next game will be interesting, as we'll be facing the best corner we'll see all season in Justin Miller out of Clemson. Players of the Week (NCAA) HB Dane Scott (So), New Mexico State: 45-205-5 Rushing CB Marcus Cassel (Sr-RS), UCLA: 3 Tackles, 2 Int, TD (ACC) HB Jose Allen (Sr), Maryland: 27-141-3 Rushing, 2-42 Receiving MLB Oliver Hoyte (Sr), NC State: 16 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks ACC Standings 1. Florida State (2-2, 2-1): L 7-13 Georgia Tech 2. Georgia Tech (4-0, 1-0): W 13-7 Florida State 3. NC State (3-0, 1-0): W 28-11 Navy 4. Virginia (2-1, 1-0): L 9-37 Michigan 5. Clemson (2-0, 0-0): BYE 6. Maryland (3-1, 0-1): W 28-23 Texas A&M 7. North Carolina (1-2, 0-1): W 35-20 East Carolina 8. Duke (0-3, 0-1): L 14-48 Florida 9. Wake Forest (0-3, 0-1): L 21-24 Oklahoma State huve Watch CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr) This Week: [no stats] 2005 Season: 1 Tackle, 1 Int, 1 Pass Defl. Last edited by Celeval : 08-13-2003 at 03:15 PM.

08-15-2003, 12:37 AM	#48
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Week Seven Results: SI Cover: HB Eduardo Fragoso, Texas (Sr-RS) A Slam Dunk THe Longhorns earn some respect with a 31-14 beating of Kansas State. Top 10: Run Over!: Tennessee looks impressive after a 31-14 victory over #4 Auburn. 1. Miami (33) (5-0): W 87-14 WVU 2. Ohio State (23) (5-0): BYE 3. Oklahoma (2) (5-0): W 33-17 ISU 4. Arkansas (1) (5-0): BYE 5. Penn State (6-0): W 18-16 WISC 6. UCLA (6-0): W 48-24 WASH 7. Maryland (6-1): W 30-17 CLEM 8. Oregon (6-0): W 40-19 UTAH ST 9. Michigan (6-0): W 35-31 IOWA 10. Georgia Tech (6-0): W 23-10 NCSU 18. Georgia (5-1): W 41-17 BAMA Dropped out of Top Ten: #4 Auburn, #6 NC State Coach Report Card "The key to winning is continuing to do what works and discontinuing what doesn't" Job Security: B Average Attendance: 41,957 Next Game: Week 8 at Wake Forest Gee, thanks boss. A six-game winning streak and a top-10 ranking only worth a B? Heisman Watch: The New Favorite?: A 234 yard, 2 TD performance pushes Maryland's Allen to the top spot. HB Josh Allen (Sr), Maryland: 160-1028-12 Rushing, 16-253 Receiving HB Frank Gore (Sr-RS), Miami: 89-599 Rushing, 19-381 Receiving, 11 TDs WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 35-906-11 Receiving HB Tyler Ebell (Sr-RS), UCLA: 132-729-9 Rushing, 19-187-4 Receiving HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State: 131-979 Rushing, 9-103 Receiving, 9 TDs Holmes is holding steady, while Clarett's bye week drops him to fifth in the poll. Tyler Ebell is UCLA's only weapon, and they're a top-ten team as well - he deserves his spot up here. The Holmes-Allen matchup in three weeks may have huge Heisman implications as well as ACC Championship possiblities. Somehow, with NC State and Florida State out of the way; Maryland and Virginia are the only remaining contenders - I'm forced to wonder whether the slider changes I made were too much, as I didn't expect this much success. We'll see. Players of the Week (NCAA) HB Tyler Ebell (Sr-RS), UCLA: 34-216-4 Rushing, 4-46-1 Receiving DT Quinton Harris (Jr-RS), UAB: 5 Tackles (3 TFL), 3 Sacks, 2 FF, 2 FR (ACC) HB Michael Johnson (Sr), Virginia: 22 carries, 143 yards, 4 TD DE Kwame Fitzpatrick (So), Clemson: 12 tackles (1 TFL), Sack, 2 FF, 2 FR ACC Standings 1. Georgia Tech (6-0, 3-0): W 23-10 North Carolina State 2. Virginia (5-1, 3-0): W 42-20 North Carolina 3. Florida State (4-3, 3-1): W 54-24 Houston 4. NC State (5-1, 2-1): L 10-23 Georgia Tech 5. Maryland (6-1, 1-1): W 30-17 Clemson 6. Clemson (3-2, 0-2): L 17-30 Maryland 7. Wake Forest (1-4, 0-2): BYE 8. Duke (0-5, 0-2): BYE 9. North Carolina (2-4, 0-3): L 20-42 Virginia huve Watch CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr) This Week: 8 Tackles 2005 Season: 11 Tackles, 2 Int, 2 Pass Defl. Last edited by Celeval : 08-15-2003 at 12:38 AM.

08-09-2003, 04:51 PM	#2
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Schedule 1. vs. Rutgers 2. at Kentucky 3. vs. Central Michigan 4. at #5 Florida State 5. vs. Clemson 6. 7. vs. #12 North Carolina State 8. at Wake Forest 9. 10. vs. #9 Maryland 11. 12. at Duke 13. vs. North Carolina 14. at #25 Virginia 15. vs. #17 Georgia We've opted to go with the Kansas State strategy of scheduling this season - i.e. I'm on the hotseat, so put some cupcakes on the schedule. Either way, assuming we beat all unranked teams and lose to the rest; that's only a 7-5 record, which may not be good enough to keep the job.

08-09-2003, 10:42 PM	#3
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Quarterbacks - Grade B- #8 Damarius Bilbo, Sr-RS 6'3", 227 lbs 113-219 passing for 1726 yards, 8 TD, 28 Int 90-(-19) rushing for 3 TD OV SP ST AW AG AC CR BT TP TA 92 72 58 82 75 71 58 57 87 84 What are we going to do with this guy? He lost the starting job to LaShaun Haston last season after throwing an incredible amount of interceptions; but by overall rating, he's a top-10 QB in the NCAA. On top of that disconnect between stats and ratings; he's also being pushed by Burnett. He'll get playing time, but it's a question of wasted potential, and most likely a second stringer. #19 M.J. Burnett, Fr-RS 6'0", 213 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CR BT TP TA 85 84 50 57 87 74 56 51 88 81 M.J. Burnett is one year removed from being the top quarterback prospect in the nation; and seems ready to take over the reins. The worry? His similarity to Bilbo's ratings of last season. The upside? Did I mention that he's the third fastest quarterback in the league, behind only a Freshman at Oregon State and Marcus Vick? He just has to make plays; but he may be on a tight leash once the big games start. Our offense isn't potent enough to survive turnovers, even if the defense is stronger. #12 LaShaun Haston, So 6'1", 192 lbs 113-208 passing for 1924 yards, 9 TD, 14 Int 39-(-117) rushing OV SP ST AW AG AC CR BT TP TA 77 40 49 63 41 44 44 41 84 88 LaShaun Haston won the starting job for much of last season before getting knocked out of the lineup, and did a solid job in that role. This year, he may move right into third string. To avoid a wasted season, we'll be Redshirting Haston at the start of the year; although that RS will come off quickly of Burnett/Bilbo can't ge things done. #17 Howard Manning, Fr 6'3", 196 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CR BT TP TA 66 55 48 41 53 52 54 44 80 77 Howard is an emergency quarterback of the type we realized we needed after playing a strong safety last season. He'll be in charge of the scout team; although, honestly, he's better than I expected in recruiting. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury) Last edited by Celeval : 08-10-2003 at 02:30 PM.

08-09-2003, 10:52 PM	#4
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Running Backs - Grade B- #28 Ajenavi Eziemefe, Jr-RS 6'2", 228 lbs 197-1014 rushing for 8 TDs 15-161 receiving for 1 TD OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA 85 83 66 62 82 84 63 74 76 83 Eziemefe was decent for us in the backfield last season, and inherits the starting role again this year. He's not overly inspiring, but will get the job done. #45 P.J. Daniels, Sr-RS 5'10", 207 lb 66-258 rushing for 7 TDs 2-(-1) receiving OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA 78 76 61 66 77 76 61 70 71 86 Eziemefe's backup last season, Daniels falls back to the third string back behind Hanson this year. He'll still see the playing field, as we seem to tire our backs out pretty well; but with less frequency than previous seasons. Still, he'll take over the starting role if Ace is knocked out. #26 Mike Hanson, Fr-RS 5'10", 217 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA 70 77 62 47 74 74 56 66 62 71 Hanson is a decent two-back, and will spell Eziemefe when a rest is needed. He doesn't have the stanima to be a number one back, however; and will stay as second string (jumped by PJ) if Ace gets knocked out for any length of time. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury) Last edited by Celeval : 08-10-2003 at 02:30 PM.

08-09-2003, 10:58 PM	#5
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Fullbacks - Grade C+ #42 Lyle Talley, Fr 6'1", 225 lbs OV SP ST AW AC CT CA BT PB RB SA 73 80 59 48 81 61 62 65 51 55 80 Woah-ho. That is some kind of speed for a fullback. Talley isn't the killer blocker, but he'll carry the ball awfully well out of that spot, and will be a real threat coming out of the backfield. We'll need to find ways to get him the ball. #39 Byron Wingate, Fr 6'0", 242 lbs OV SP ST AW AC CT CA BT PB RB SA 69 57 70 42 60 57 60 70 47 64 61 And here's our blocker. Wingate is strong, and a good fundamental run blocker; but doesn't have the stanima to grind out play-by-play. He'll get a lot of looks as the lead man in the Maryland I and in the goal-line set; we're not shy about using our fullbacks. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury) Last edited by Celeval : 08-10-2003 at 02:31 PM.

08-09-2003, 11:09 PM	#6
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Wide Receivers - Grade C+ #82 Benjamin Holmes, Jr Preseason First Team All-American 6'2", 189 lbs 59-1112 Receiving for 10 TD OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA 83 90 43 52 89 91 84 48 95 44 91 Holmes did an outstanding job last season, putting up very good stats even while missing a couple games. This year, we'll need him to step up even more; as he will likely be our only threat at Wide Receiver. The NCAA thinks he will, at least, naming Benji preseason first-team. #87 Darnell Spivey, Fr 6'7", 200 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA 69 87 43 45 79 83 67 50 89 52 76 Spivey has the measurables to be a very good #2 receiver - the height, the leaping ability, the speed. What he doesn't have are the hands. He'll be Redshirting this season with an eye at improving his route-running and his catching. #14 Josh Baker, Fr 6'0", 194 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA 68 87 40 52 84 85 66 48 75 42 84 Baker is another speedy guy with bad hands. We can't afford to redshirt him as well, so Josh will step into the third receiver/slot role to start things off. #85 LeKeldrick Bridges, Jr-RS 6'0", 172 lbs 2-20 Receiving OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA 69 78 42 57 83 82 68 50 78 44 90 Our fourth receiver, Bridges doesn't stand out much. #80 George Cooper, Jr-RS 6'3", 215 lbs 20-287 Receiving OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA 69 76 52 54 79 78 71 60 87 48 79 By virtue of a halfway-decent pair of hands, George Cooper has won the #2 receiver slot in the offense. We won't be running too many sets with two receivers, but he's the man when we do. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury) Last edited by Celeval : 08-10-2003 at 02:31 PM.

08-09-2003, 11:27 PM	#7
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Tight Ends - Grade C+ #88 Maurio Altman, So 6'3", 258 lbs 35-668 Receiving for 2 TDs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT PB RB SA 79 67 72 57 69 72 73 68 65 65 67 84 Altman is showing signs of developing into a top of the line TE. He had a solid season last year, both blocking and receiving. He'll be option 1a this season from the tight end slot. #81 Freeman Dempsey, Fr 6'5", 240 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT PB RB SA 78 75 66 50 71 77 76 63 65 58 66 84 It's entirely possible Freeman Dempsey may end up lining up as the #2 receiver in certain sets by midseason, he's that good. Dempsey will be option 1b as Tight End - a better receiver than Altman right now with a year's less experience; both are in the top 20 TEs ratings-wise in the NCAA. I expect 80 catches between these two next season. #84 Max Vance, So 6'4", 238 lbs 12-142 receiving OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT PB RB SA 66 69 61 48 67 71 70 68 58 51 54 82 Vance is a solid player, and will be the third Tight End on the roster. He'll see playing time mainly in the Goal-Line set, but also likely to give the top two breathers. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury) Last edited by Celeval : 08-10-2003 at 02:31 PM.

08-09-2003, 11:38 PM	#8
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Tackle - Grade C #71 Cal Crawford, Jr 6'3", 306 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 75 82 53 78 77 73 We're going to miss Nat Dorsey and Kyle Wallace something fierce. Crawford takes over at LT; a JUCO transfer. He's a balanced blocker and a better pass blocker than Jerrell Craig, but will tire easily. We're not deep here. #79 Jerrell Craig, Jr-RS 6'4", 228 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 74 82 72 70 80 72 The redshirt season definately helped Craig out. We'll look to be running the ball to the right side, a change from last season where we ran Dorsey and Robinson all day. The trouble here is as with Crawford - a lack of stanima could cause problems. #70 Alonzo McDowell, Fr 6'6", 269 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 68 77 38 76 77 70 McDowell has some potential, but is very green. He'll Redshirt this season. #76 Randall Madison, Fr 6'7", 267 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 64 69 46 73 71 70 Madison will be Redshirting as well. #74 Rod Kirk, Fr 6'5", 327 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 60 67 45 71 71 71 Kirk will be our emergency tackle. The true backup will be one of our Guards, but Kirk will stay eligible "just in case". Last edited by Celeval : 08-10-2003 at 02:31 PM.

08-10-2003, 12:06 AM	#9
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Guard - Grade C #72 Brad Honeycutt, Sr-RS 6'4", 298 lbs 11 pancakes, 13 sacks allowed OV ST AW PB RB SA 77 85 61 78 79 79 Honeycutt is one of only two returning starters from the offensive line. As the elder statesman of the group, he'll be counted on to keep the line together. The weak link of last season's OL, he's not a strong point - which is worrisome. He'll stay at RG. #65 Andy TidwallNeal, Sr-RS 6'4", 300 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 70 81 58 66 74 67 A decent run blocker if not much against the pass; TidwallNeal will be our starting LG at the beginning of the season. We'll be watching the pocket carefully - if there are a lot of problems, he may move to backup and Denison may move into the lineup. #69 Snoop Denison, Fr 6'5", 319 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 68 80 45 70 77 60 I thought about starting Denison right off the bat at LG, but I'm going to take advantage of a possible opportunity and Redshirt him this season. As noted, I'll re-assess this after a few games. #73 Merrill Ashley, Fr-RS 6'1", 281 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 66 73 48 74 71 75 Ashley isn't a player ready for a starting role; he'll be the top backup across the line during the season. If anyone goes down with injury for an extended period, we'll take the redshirt off one of our freshmen - Ashley will remain a backup. #75 Sam Randall, Fr 6'0", 287 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 57 70 52 58 62 81 Randall will be Redshirted, but is a likely candidate to be cut next year. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury) Last edited by Celeval : 08-10-2003 at 02:32 PM.

08-10-2003, 12:08 AM	#10
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Centers - Grade C #66 Joseph Hayes, So 6'2", 281 lbs 6 Pancakes, 1 Sack Allowed OV ST AW PB RB SA 77 73 58 73 85 82 Hayes was a solid starter last season, and will continue in that role. #68 Devin Duffy, Fr-RS 6'4", 301 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 59 72 53 63 68 64 Duffy is an emergency player, and shouldn't see time. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury) Last edited by Celeval : 08-10-2003 at 02:32 PM.

08-10-2003, 12:34 AM	#11
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Offensive Roundup We have some strengths and a lot of weaknesses. Our biggest problem is the lack of a steady line. However, we have an incredible amount of talent at QB, and a number of non-standard receiving threats. We're going to run a number of different looks, mainly out of strong/weak/I formations - a short-pass, ball-control offense with Benji Holmes to stretch the field. The goal will be to get Burnett outside of the pocket early and often to avoid the rush, and give him the opportunity to turn upfield if need be. With that in mind, I'm looking at the TCU Playbook for this season: Ace Bunch (4 WR, HB) Ace Y-Trips (3 WR, TE, HB) I Form-Normal (2 WR, HB, FB, TE) I Form-Tight (WR, HB, FB, 2 TE) I Form-Twins (2 WR, HB, FB, TE) Shotgun-Ace (2 WR, 2 TE, HB) Shotgun-Ace Twins(2 WR, 2 TE, HB) Shotgun-Normal (3 WR, TE, HB) Weak-Twins (2 WR, TE, HB, FB) Goal Line (3 TE, HB, FB) Hail Mary (5 WR) This rules out one of our main playsets from last season - the Maryland I. This isn't a terrible loss, however; as we don't have the offensive line to pull it off. We do keep a number of I- and offset I- formations in play; and can run option and triple-option out of those if we need to. There are more 2- and 3- WR sets than I had hoped for; but we'll actually be splitting Dempsey out as a WR in a few of those.

08-10-2003, 02:39 PM	#12
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Defensive End - Grade B #56 Eric Henderson, Sr-RS 6'3", 270 lbs. 35 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 FR OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST 91 67 78 78 70 71 79 80 Eric Henderson had a down year, seeing his sack totals drop from 13 to 3 as he moved to the right side of the line. A key cog on the defensive line (perhaps our strong point), Henderson will be counted on to make some big plays this year. #93 Terron Pullen, Jr-RS 6'2", 279 lbs 30 tackles, 8 sacks, 4 FF OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST 82 64 71 69 65 67 74 75 Pullen stepped up well and took up a lot of the slack that Henderson left behind when he inherited the left end slot. With a year of experience left, we'll be looking for more of the same. #98 Norman Miles, Fr 6'3", 252 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST 74 69 65 40 68 72 62 74 Miles could certainly do with a redshirt year; but again, we're too thin to provide. He'll be seeing the field a good bit, though - subbing for Pullen and Henderson both on particular passing downs (i.e. out of Nickel and Dime sets). A speed rusher, we hope to get him along the outside edge.

08-10-2003, 02:48 PM	#13
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Defensive Tackle - Grade B- #91 R.J. Wagner, Fr 6'4", 285 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST 79 61 79 48 62 65 74 77 R.J. Wagner stepped onto campus and immediately made an impact on the defensive line. He could start at DT right now, but we're going to take it easy with him early - the D-Line is enough of a strength of ours that we can afford to Redshirt Wagner, and we'll do so. He'll start next season. #94 Travis Parker, Sr-RS 6'5", 269 lbs 16 tackles, 4 sacks OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST 79 54 78 73 53 52 80 83 Another player on the line who took a statistical step back, Parker had less tackles and sacks than in 2003; but still did a strong job against the run. He'll end as a three-year starter, in this his final season on the flats. #99 Omar Billy, Sr-RS 6'2", 274 lbs 4 tackles, 2 sacks OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST 75 55 77 54 58 70 73 73 Billy is the player benefitting from Wagner's redshirt, as he moves into a starting role for the first time in his career. Billy has seen playing time in most games, substiuting for a tired Alfred Malone or Travis Parker; he'll start this season. #50 Brad Brezina, Jr-RS 6'2", 277 lbs 1 tackle OV SP ST AW AG AC TK ST 71 48 79 56 49 49 73 71 Brezina is the top option off the bench. He may see some first string time in the goal-line set as well. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

08-10-2003, 02:55 PM	#14
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Outside Linebacker - Grade C+ #16 Kingi McNair, Jr-RS 6'1", 225 lbs 40 tackles, 9 sacks OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK ST 83 76 66 66 74 78 57 76 85 Kingi McNair took his game up a level, matching his tackle numbers and picking up four more sacks. He's the elder statesman and leader of the starting linebackers, although only a Redshirt Junior. #49 Gerris Wilkinson, Sr-RS 6'3", 235 lbs 16 tackles OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK ST 75 64 71 63 65 64 48 74 73 Wilkinson takes over the role of Tabugbo Anyansi, top backup for all three linebacking positions and starter at ROLB in the 3-4 and 4-4 sets. He's a balanced run stopper, and took this role after a good step forward during spring practice. #57 C.J. Ashley, Fr 5'11", 217 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK ST 63 61 60 50 63 65 50 66 59 There's really not much to Ashley - he fills a role on special teams and will see time in emergencies and blowout situations. No redshirt possible due to lineup minimums. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

08-10-2003, 03:02 PM	#15
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Middle Linebacker - Grade C #59 Anthony Blanks, So 6'2", 224 lbs 61 tackles, 3 sacks, Int, 5 FF OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK ST 76 86 64 52 84 73 56 83 87 An outstanding coverage linebacker, Blanks found a home at the outside backer spot last season, and will stay there. He moves well to the ball, although is not strong enough to really shed blocks - he'll also play the second MLB spot in the 3-4 and 4-4 defenses. #43 Trent Ball, So 6'3", 233 lbs 61 tackles, 7 sacks, Int, 2 FF, FR OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK ST 76 70 60 59 76 70 52 85 82 Ball remains our middle linebacker; he, Blanks, and McNair are a cadre of starting linebackers I feel very comfortable with. #51 Charles Roberts, Fr-RS 6'3", 224 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK ST 56 57 59 49 53 56 43 68 63 Roberts is emergency depth. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

08-10-2003, 03:22 PM	#16
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	yay!! Go Jackets!

08-11-2003, 10:09 AM	#17
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Corner - Grade C+ #9 Reuben Houston, Sr-RS 6'0", 196 lbs 35 tackles, 3 Int, FR, 14 Pass Defls. OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST 83 88 48 70 87 85 53 89 48 90 Reuben Houston will remain the #1 cornerback in our system. He's the fastest guy in the secondary, and will match up with the top receiver on the other side when we're in man coverage - although that won't be often. #7 Stanford Ingram, Fr 6'1", 186 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST 78 86 46 51 89 86 60 84 49 84 The top of our cornerback recruits. Ingram will take the #2 corner spot, stepping into the role vacated by Gilliam last season. He brings a good bit of speed to the other side of the field. #1 Shane Rodgers, Fr 6'2", 194 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST 73 87 46 50 83 83 55 80 45 73 The second of our CB recruits, Rodgers takes our Nickel back spot; bumping I-Perfection Harris down a notch. He'll see a lot of time blitzing from the outside corner. #32 Freddie Holiday, Fr 6'2", 180 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST 73 81 41 45 86 82 63 84 48 88 Holiday is a touch slower than our top two incoming corners; with that and a lower awareness, he'll be one of the two we're allowed to Redshirt this season. #4 Delvyn Aristegui, Fr 6'1", 192 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST 72 79 51 45 78 78 66 87 54 94 Aristegui is Redshirting as well. He's the best tackler of our recruits, and that should get him a role in the top three next season. #11 I-Perfection Harris, Jr-RS 5'10", 172 lbs 23 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 Pass Defls. 31 KR, 603 yards 47 PR, 699 yards, TD OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST 83 88 48 70 87 85 53 89 48 90 Harris falls a notch in the depth chart to dime back. This is a good sign from my viewpoint - Harris was under consideration for the 2 spot last season, and is down to five now. Hopefully that increase in quality will show up on the field. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

08-11-2003, 10:19 AM	#18
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Free Safety - Grade C+ #24 Jamar Simms, So 5'11", 204 lbs 44 tackles, Sack, Int, 3 FF, 8 Pass Defl OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST 76 83 51 56 87 82 58 87 60 90 Simms was in our top free safety role last season, and will continue to start there. #30 Terrance Gonzalez, Fr 6'2", 195 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST 69 77 56 47 80 79 63 82 55 77 Gonzalez was a 3-star recruit out of Kennesaw this past season; he'll Redshirt this year, and provide depth the following seasons. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

08-11-2003, 10:23 AM	#19
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Strong Safety - Grade C #20 Dawan Landry, Sr-RS 6'2", 216 lbs 23 tackles, 2 Pass Defls. OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST 69 72 58 68 77 74 50 75 60 83 Landry played a bit of SS, and a bit of quarterback last season. This year he'll back Cage up at SS, and Simms at FS. #21 Domonique Woodard 6'1", 215 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST 67 81 50 47 82 82 58 83 61 85 Woodard was only a 2-star coming in, but he surprises me with pretty solid ratings. He'll Redshirt this season, and will most likely be a starter next season. #29 Tracy Cage 6'0", 185 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK ST 67 77 46 62 77 75 57 81 54 80 Tracy Cage will get a tryout in the starting strong safety position. He'll be backed up by Dawan Landry, and may get replaced if he doesn't perform well. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

08-11-2003, 10:27 AM	#20
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Kicker - Grade B- #33 David Jordan, Jr-RS 6'4", 201 lbs 14-16 FG, 50 Lng, 39-39 XP, 0 Blocked OV AW KP KA 78 61 90 83 David Jordan didn't have quite as good stats as his first season; although that was mostly due to our offensive troubles. He'll handle kickoffs and field goals. 2005 Roster: Kicker - Grade C+ #33 Jermaine MacPherson, So 6'0", 197 lbs 34 punts, 1397 yards (41.1 Avg) OV AW KP KA 74 63 83 87 Jermaine MacPherson won the starting job, and will look to improve his punting average. I'm looking for an average in the 43 yard range this season. (OVerall, SPeed, STrength, AWareness, AGility, ACceleration, CaTch, CArry, JuMp, Break Tackle, TacKle, Throw Power, Throw Accuracy, Pass Block, Run Block, Kick Power, Kick Accuracy, StAnima, INjury)

08-11-2003, 10:29 AM	#21
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	2005 Roster: Special Teams Kick Returners: CB I-Perfection Harris: 31 Returns, 603 yards WR Benjamin Holmes: 27 Returns, 573 yards Punt Returners: CB I-Perfection Harris: 47 Returns, 699 yards, TD No changes here, a pair of solid guys returning the ball.

08-11-2003, 10:30 AM	#22
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Coach Report Card Kevin Donnelly (13-12), 2 Years Coach Prestige: *** "Georgia Tech is only as good as you coach them to be. Make sure you help these young men succeed." Job Security: D Next Game: Week 1 vs. RU

08-11-2003, 10:46 AM	#23
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Preseason: SI Cover: HB Frank Gore, Miami (Sr) The Streak Continues Miami carries their ridiculous 26-game winning streak into 2005. Preseason Top 25: Hope Renew: #3 Sooners expect to have great 2005 campaign. 1. Miami 2. Ohio State 3. Oklahoma 4. Auburn 5. Florida State 6. Virginia Tech 7. Tennessee 8. Nebraska 9. Maryland 10. Arkansas 11. Texas 12. NC State 13. Penn State 14. Texas A&M 15. Louisville 16. Pittsburgh 17. Georgia 18. LSU 19. UCLA 20. Oregon State 21. Oregon 22. Alabama 23. Michigan 24. USC 25. Virginia 28. Clemson 40. Georgia Tech 61. Wake Forest 63. North Carolina 85. Kentucky 104. Duke 102. Rutgers 107. Central Michigan 117. Army Heisman Watch: Give it to Him!: Ohio State's offense depends heavily on the legs of Clarett. HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State HB De'Arrius Howard (Sr-RS), Arkansas HB Albert Young (So-RS), Iowa HB Selvin Young (Sr), Texas HB Donta Hickson (Sr-RS), Oklahoma Preseason All-Americans Players to Watch: Strong gives the Cornhuskers an All-American at the crucial DT position. First Team: QB Paul Thompson, Oklahoma HB De'Arrius Howard, Arkansas HB Donta Hickson, Oklahoma HB Chris Barclark, Wake Forest WR Benjamin Holmes, Georgia Tech WR Maurice Avery, Memphis TE Elliot Hough, Louisville T Bryce Cowan, Nebraska C Kurt Mann, Nebraka G Mike Nelson, Ohio G Jason Murphy, Virginia Tech T Greg Adkins, Wake Forest DE Bryan Mattison, Iowa DE Jeremy Van Alstyne, Michigan DT Jose Strong, Nebraska DT Michael Purcell, Tulane OLB Manny Lawson, NC State MLB Ryan Brown, UCF OLB Banks Floodman, Kansas CB Edmond Peters, Tulsa CB Chris Davis, New Mexico State CB Tarell Brown, Texas FS Travis Williams, Illinois SS John Paul Riggs, North Texas K Gino Baird, Navy Second Team: QB Paul Pinegar, Fresno State HB Maurice Clarett, Ohio State HB Tyrone Moss, Miami WR Nichiren Flowers, Nevada WR D'Juan Woods, Oklahoma State TE Darcy Johnson, UCF G Troy Reddick, Auburn C Stephen Culp, TCU G Malcolm McClain, Rice T Mike McGrath, Air Force T Robbie Rucker, Nebraska DE Timi Madison, Hawaii DE Matt Lisek, Eastern Michigan DT Rashard Smith, Hawaii DT Graham Tyson, New Mexico OLB Nick Reid, Kansas MLB Chris Moore, ECU OLB Lawrence Reid, Michigan CB Marley Atkinson, Houston CB Terrell Lemon, Syracuse CB Dee Durham, Auburn FS Darren Williams, Mississippi State SS Willie Andrews, Baylor K David Abdul, Pittsburgh Preseason ACC Prediction 1. Florida State 2. Maryland 3. NC State 4. Virginia 5. Clemson 6. Georgia Tech 7. Wake Forest 8. North Carolina 9. Duke huve Watch CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Sr) OVR: 88 SPD: 92 STR: 47 AWR: 72 AGI: 93 ACC: 89 CTH: 58 CAR: 51 JMP: 89 BTK: 47 TAK: 59 THP: 37 THA: 37 PBK: 37 RBK: 37 KPW: 37 KAC: 37 STA: 89 INJ: 87 Sharpe is the top-rated cornerback on the Miami squad.

08-11-2003, 10:59 AM	#24
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Argh. Messed up while putting this all together, and none of my CBs got redshirted. Ah well. The new CB lineup: 1. Houston 2. Ingram 3. Rodgers 4. Harris 5. Holiday Aristegui will start at SS, bumping Cage/Landry down a notch.

08-11-2003, 11:21 AM	#25
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Slider Changes Penalties False Start: +5 Holding: +5 Offensive Pass Interference: +5 Defensive Pass Interference: +5 Clipping: +5 Intentional Grounding: +5 Unsportsmanlike: +5 Sliders `Sliders: ...............Hum...CPU QB Acc.........10...14 -> 12 PassBlk........8....10 WR Ctch........12...12 -> 11 RB Abil........12...15 RB Blk.........8....20 Aware..........5....20 -> 7/18 KnockD.........10...15 Ints...........8....8 BrkBlk.........12...14 Tackle.........10...10` Some slider changes here. Increased my own defensive awareness, and lowered the CPU defensive awareness - this should being the CPU picks and my complete lack of pass defense into more of a balance. Also bumped the CPU QB Ability slightly lower as well. Penalty changes were made basically since we didn't ever see a lot of these.

08-11-2003, 12:48 PM	#26
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Week One Action: This game was lost due to a power failure. I'll re-edit the post after replaying. Rutgers (0-0) at Georgia Tech (0-0) I'll pass on the previews since I don't feel like rewriting them. Scoring-wise, this game was much like the first, although it happened in very different manners. Halftime: Georgia Tech 14, Rutgers 3 Rather than being very inefficient, Burnett completes his first seven passes, and doesn't rush much at all. Halfway through the third quarter, he is knocked out and Bilbo takes over; but it doesn't matter. The biggest difference between the two games is Holmes - Benji caught one ball the 'first' game, but comes away with the player of the game this week. Final Score: Georgia Tech 31, Rutgers 10 Leading Passers: GT QB M.J. Burnett 7-9, 143 yards GT QB Damarius Bilbo 7-13, 157 yards, 2 TD RU QB Ryan Hart 14-30, 210 yards, 2 Int Leading Rushers: GT FB Lyle Talley 9-47 yards, TD GT HB Ajenavi Eziemefe 18-41 yards, TD RU HB Markis Facyson 20-60 yards, TD Leading Receivers: GT WR Benjamin Holmes 10-243 yards, 2 TD GT TE Freeman Dempsey 2-43 yards RU WR Corey Barnes 4-67 yards Outstanding Defensive Players: GT CB Delvyn Aristegui 7 Tackles GT MLB Trent Ball 5 Tackles (TFL), Sack GT FS Jamar Simms 5 Tackles, Int RU CB Zack Cochran 9 Tackles RU CB Reshard Mitchell 3 Tackles (3 TFL), 3 Sacks Old Spice Players of the Game: GT WR Benjamin Holmes 10-243 yards, 2 TD RU CB Reshard Mitchell 3 Tackles (3 TFL), 3 Sacks Last edited by Celeval : 08-11-2003 at 08:13 PM.

08-11-2003, 02:59 PM	#28
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Week Two Action: A great game by Eziemefe wiped out by a power loss. I'll edit this post back when I catch back up. Georgia Tech (1-0) at Kentucky (0-0) Preview: Kentucky (0-0) Overall: C+ Offense: C+ Defense: C+ Special Teams: B- Key Players: HB A. Bwenge (77 OVR) HB M. Gibson (77 OVR) DE B. Wyatt (77 OVR) Kentucky has an offense similar to Rutgers with slightly more depth - the starting QB will be Redshirt Sophmore Andre Woodson - coming off limited action last season (22-47, 287 yards, TD, Int), throwing to Glenn Holt (57 caetches) and J.T. Perry (14 catches). Perry looks to step up this season, with serious speed. The running backs are deep, but the starter will be Alexis Bwenge (667 yards, 7 TDs). Defensively, Kentucky is a balanced team, no real standout areas. Maybe it's something about Kentucky weather - but this game begins with 25-30mph winds as well. Hm. We again choose to kick into the wind, and again get an early turnover as the first play of the game is a Kentucky pass - picked and returned for a touchdown by Jamar Simms. Kentucky gets on the board after a muffed punt return by Harris sets up the Wildcats with great field position; still, we lead 14-7 after one. Halftime: Georgia Tech 28, Kentucky 7 The third quarter is an odd one - three interceptions by our defensive secondary; two returned for touchdowns. This game becomes a laugher quickly, and the fourth quarter is all second teams. Except David Jordan, who boots a 60-yard field goal and follows it up with the kickoff through the uprights. Gotta love a 30-mph wind at your back. We do need to call back in the first team defense after two UK scores - that, and the second team is so tired that when our K is subbed in on the defensive line, it's time to let the real guys play. Final Score: Georgia Tech 65, Kentucky 22 Leading Passers: GT QB M.J. Burnett 12-18, 198 yards, 3 TD, Int GT QB Damarius Bilbo 4-6, 70 yards UK QB Andre Woodson 12-29, 270 yards, 2 TD, 5 Int Leading Rushers: GT HB Ajenavi Eziemefe 15-103 yards, TD GT FB Lyle Talley 8-58 yards GT HB Mike Hanson 8-15 yards, TD UK HB Alexis Bwenge 12-66 yards Leading Receivers: GT WR Benjamin Holmes 7-116 yards, 3 TD GT TE Maurio Altman 3-25 yards UK WR Glenn Holt 5-155 yards Outstanding Defensive Players: GT MLB Trent Ball 7 Tackles (3 TFL) GT DT Travis Parker 5 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks GT FS Jamar Simms 1 Tackle, 2 Int, TD GT CB Reuben Houston 3 Tackles (1 TFL), Int, TD GT CB Stanford Ingram Int, TD GT CB Delyn Aristegui 3 Tackles, Int UK OLB Deion Holts 8 Tackles (1 TFL) UK SS Muhammad Abdullah 4 Tackles, 1 Int Old Spice Players of the Game: GT WR Benjamin Holmes 7-116 yards, 3 TD UK SS Muhammad Abdullah 4 Tackles, 1 Int Last edited by Celeval : 08-11-2003 at 09:53 PM.

08-11-2003, 03:09 PM	#29
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	I'll have to get back to this. We just lsot power, and I think I may have lost each of the first two games. Kevin

08-12-2003, 09:46 PM	#32
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Week Two Results: SI Cover: QB Jonathan Kidd, NC State (Sr) ON the Wrong Foot? #10 NC State hangs on to win season opener 27-20 against Notre Dame. Top 10: First Win a Close One: Oklahoma State wins a tight battle in their season opener. 1. Miami (36) (1-0): W 44-17 MINN 2. Ohio State (21) (1-0): W 27-17 TAMU 3. Oklahoma (1) (1-0): W 16-7 IOWA 4. Auburn (1) (2-0): W 59-13 UCF 5. Tennessee (1-0): W 48-16 SU 6. Maryland (2-0): W 29-7 BAMA 7. Arkansas (1-0): W 49-7 LATECH 8. Texas (1-0): W 50-10 UNM 9. NC State (1-0): W 27-20 ND 10. Penn State (1-0): W 38-7 UTEP 14. Georgia (1-0): W 34-17 MEMPH UNR. Georgia Tech (2-0): W 65-22 UK Dropped out of Top Ten: #6 Nebraska Coach Report Card "The fans were pleased with last week's win over Kentucky." Job Security: C- Average Attendance: 47,774 Next Game: Week 3 vs. CMU Heisman Watch: Household Name: Ohio State's offense depends heavily on the legs of Clarett. HB Maurice Clarett (Sr), Ohio State: 25-159 Rushing, 20 Receiving HB De'Arrius Howard (Sr-RS), Arkansas: 15-144 Rushing HB Albert Young (So-RS), Iowa: 25-91-1 Rushing, 2-13 Receiving HB Brandon Jacobs (Sr-RS), Auburn: 43-241-6 Rushing HB Selvin Young (Sr), Texas: 16-105 Rushing, 5-26 Receiving Players of the Week (NCAA) HB Matt Ward (Sr), Air Force: 34 carries, 215 yards, 3 TD; 35 Rec Yards MLB Aaron Harris (Sr), Texas: 3 Tackles, Int, FF, TD (ACC) WR Benjamin Holmes (Jr), Georgia Tech: 7-116-3 Receiving OLB Kai Parham (Jr-RS), Virginia: 8 Tackles (1 TFL), Sack, TD ACC Standings 1. Virginia (1-0, 1-0): W 55-7 Duke 2. Florida State (1-1, 1-0): W 41-14 North Carolina 3. Georgia Tech (2-0, 0-0): W 65-22 Kentucky 4. Maryland (2-0, 0-0): W 29-7 Alabama 5. Clemson (1-0, 0-0): W 31-28 Kansas 6. North Carolina State (1-0, 0-0): W 27-20 Notre Dame 7. Wake Forest (0-1, 0-0): L 28-45 Marshall 8. North Carolina (0-1, 0-1): L 14-41 Florida State 9. Duke (0-1, 0-1): L 7-55 Virginia huve Watch CB Glenn Sharpe, Miami (Jr) This Week: 1 Tackle, Int, Pass Deflection 2005 Season: 1 Tackle, 1 Int, 1 Pass Defl.

08-12-2003, 11:25 PM	#33
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Week Three Action: Central Michigan (0-1) at Georgia Tech (2-0) Preview: Central Michigan (0-1) Overall: C- Offense: C- Defense: C- Special Teams: C+ Key Players: DE A. Robinson: 2 Sacks FS B. Young: 1 Int DT A. Thompson: 1 FR Season Stats: Points/Game: 0.0 (112) Total Offense: 168.0 (112) Rush Offense: 47.0 (109) Pass Offense: 121.0 (100) Total Defense: 402.0 (69) Rush Defense: 238.0 (98) Pass Defense: 164.0 (32) Turnover Diff: +0.00 (44) The third and final out of conference cupcake to start the season will be our final week to ease into things with Burnett - with Florida State and Clemson next on the docket. Central Michigan was crushed last week by ____, which says something about their program. The starting quarterback will be true freshman Seymour McLaughlin (67 OVR), 10-24 for 121 and two picks last week. His main target was Sophmore Ricky Ware, the only player with speed on the CMU offense (88 SPD). We should roll this team pretty easily, and hopefully without injury. Unsurprisingly, this is an untelevised game. That'll hurt some when recruiting comes around, but I'll just be happy to have a job then. We may have gone a little too cupcakey in our scheduling this game. The only blemish on the 37-0 score late in the second quarter is an interception in the end zone - that turned into a safety two plays later. The play of the first half isn't even a score - it's M.J. Burnett dropping back in shotgun, feeling the rush, stepping forward into the pocket and drawing the linebackers up - then firing a bullet to Maurio Altman in stride for a 25-yard pickup on third and 12. Burnett and Holmes have outstanding days and are done at the half, while Eziemefe is merely good. Halftime: Georgia Tech 44, Central Michigan 0 The second half sees our second team offense. We stick with the first team defense because of our lack of depth on the line. Actually, here I discover one problem with our redshirt setup - we've redshirted so tightly that we don't /have/ a second string offensive or defensive line, and we get players going both ways. So I'm manually subbing players we have replacements for for this half, rather than going second team. We do get one big loss, on defense - Sophmore Free Safety Jamar Simms breaks his jaw returning an interception, and is out for eleven weeks. At least it's someplace we have some depth. Final Score: Georgia Tech 58, Central Michigan 7 Leading Passers: GT QB M.J. Burnett 13-19, 254 yards, 3 TD, Int GT QB Damarius Bilbo 4-8, 65 yards GT QB Howard Manning 8-12, 128 yards, TD, Int CMU QB Seymour McLaughlin 19-35, 204 yards, 2 Int Leading Rushers: GT HB Ajenavi Eziemefe 7-64 yards, 2 TD GT FB Lyle Talley 11-58 yards, TD GT HB Mike Hanson 6-34 yards GT QB M.J. Burnett 3-26 yards, TD CMU HB Mike Pryce 18-36 yards CMU FB Justin Lynch 6-24 yards, TD Leading Receivers: GT WR Benjamin Holmes 9-201 yards, 3 TD GT TE Maurio Altman 5-103 yards GT WR George Cooper 3-27 yards CMU WR Justin Harper 9-121 yards CMU WR Ricky Ware 4-24 yards Outstanding Defensive Players: GT CB Reuben Houston 7 Tackles (1 TFL), Int GT CB Stanford Ingram 4 Tackles (1 TFL), Int CMU CB Marlin Maxwell 8 Tackles (1 TFL) CMU DT Elliot Ratliff 4 Tackles (1 TFL), Sack, FF Old Spice Players of the Game: GT WR Benjamin Holmes 9-201 yards, 3 TD CMU DT Elliot Ratliff 1 Tackles (1 TFL), Sack, FF, FR

08-12-2003, 11:46 PM	#34
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Roster Note: We are removing the redshirt from Terrance Gonzalez; the true freshman will start at Free Safety due to the injury to Jamar Simms.