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Celeval

08-29-2004, 09:53 AM

This is a continuation of my NCAA 2005 Georgia Tech dynasty.

<A HREF="http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=28419">2004 Season</A>
<A HREF="http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=29260">2005 Recruiting</A>

Our record thus far:
2004: 6-6 (3-5) - Beat Maryland in Continental Tire Bowl

Celeval

08-29-2004, 09:57 AM

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Last season we had some fight songs - this season some history.
George P. Burdell
Taken from tbook.org
The legend of George P. Burdell is one of whimsy, practical jokes and longevity. George P. Burdell -- he is never called by any other name -- entered Georgia Tech in 1927 with the class of '31 and is still enrolled. The mythical student got his start when Ed Smith, an incoming freshman, mistakenly received two applications. He used the first for himself and on the second one gave the first name and initial of a relative who was the headmaster of his prep school, George P. Butler. Butler was reputed to be a strict disciplinarian. He was also an alumnus of UGA and even a former player on one of their football teams. Smith stopped at George P. B. He then finished with Burdell. The origin of the surname is somewhat unclear. One version of the story says that Burdell was the maiden name of Smith's best friend's mother; another version claims it was the name of Smith's cat. At this point, George P. Burdell entered Tech's roll books for posterity. When Smith arrived on campus, he began signing the fictional name in addition to his own to all of the class rolls. He also made out duplicate examination papers, changing enough to avoid the possibility of being accused of copying from a ghost who was a product of his own imagination. He eventually convinced several Tech professors that Burdell was a student in good standing. Smith was able to enroll George into all of his classes, and in 1930, George was granted his Bachelor's of Science degree. In the years that followed, other students took up the task of keeping Burdell alive - even achieving his Master's degree.

According to Tech tradition, Burdell subscribed to magazines for which he never paid, and he harassed insurance agents by ordering policies and then disappearing into the limbo from whence he came. He ordered furniture on mail order and had it delivered to unsuspecting fraternity houses on a C.O.D. basis, and he wrote letters to the editor by the basketful. His frequent victims were the society editors of the Atlanta papers. For several years, a big story appeared annually on the society page about the big ball he had given for the young debutantes.

During World War II, Burdell attended Harvard University with a Naval unit. The Harvard registrar never solved the case of George P. Burdell until the Naval unit left the campus. For 12 missions over Europe, Burdell flew with a B-17 crew. His career came to a sudden end when a former Tech student became operations officer and came upon the name while reading over the combat flight logs. Many years have passed since George P. Burdell first appeared on class rolls at Georgia Tech. Where is he now?

Later in World War II, George changed his branch of service, and enlisted into the Eighth Air Force. Here George led a more visible career, with a longer paper trail. His name first showed up in aircraft in North Africa and later in Europe, but it was in Europe that his fame cost him his wings. A flight officer, who happened to also be a Tech alumnus, was reviewing the flight roster for a formation of B-17's when he spotted the name of George P. Burdell. The officer reviewed the records of his crews; discovering that only one other flier had been a Tech alumnus, he caught the prankster and killed George's flying career.

In the 1960s, it looked as though Burdell would be forced to leave school because all registration would be computerized. Not to go down without a fight, Burdell wrote one of his letters to the editor of the Atlanta Journal saying the officials of Georgia Tech would not let him register. This caused a great commotion on campus. A few days after registration was completed it was found that Burdell was registered for 3,000 hours, which assured his presence at Tech for many more years. He is still on campus, as evidenced by a recent column in the Atlanta Journal signed by George P. Burdell, Regents' Professor, wherein he stated, "The continued clamor and ridicule of my name can no longer proceed. I am and have been for 10 years dean of humanities and fine arts." George P. Burdell is also listed in a recent edition of a campus paper, the Georgia Tech Whistle. Yes, George P. Burdell still lives.
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Celeval

08-29-2004, 10:02 AM

Slider Information

Some slider changes from last season. While I think the running game balanced out pretty well near the end; for most of the season we didn't throw many interceptions, nor did we come up with any. Both the human and CPU interception sliders are being bumped up some here. Another open question is the pass rush - despite a pretty good defensive line, we got no pressure on the quarterback. We're pulling down both the CPU and our own Pass Blocking.

<TABLE border=1><TBODY><TR><TH colSpan=3>Offensive Sliders</TH></TR><TR><TD></TD><TD>Human</TD><TD>CPU</TD></TR><TR><TD>QB Accuracy</TD><TD>17</TD><TD>17</TD></TR><TR><TD>Pass Blocking</TD><TD>17</TD><TD>12</TD></TR><TR><TD>WR Catching</TD><TD>20</TD><TD>20</TD></TR><TR><TD>RB Ability</TD><TD>12</TD><TD>15</TD></TR><TR><TD>Run Blocking</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>18</TD></TR><TR><TH colSpan=3>Defensive Sliders</TH></TR><TR><TD></TD><TD>Human</TD><TD>CPU</TD></TR><TR><TD>Awareness</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR><TD>Knockdowns</TD><TD>0</TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR><TD>Interceptions</TD><TD>6</TD><TD>8</TD></TR><TR><TD>Break Block</TD><TD>9</TD><TD>15</TD></TR><TR><TD>Tackling</TD><TD>5</TD><TD>5</TD></TR><TR><TH colSpan=3>Special Teams Sliders</TH><TR><TD>Field Goal Length</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>10</TD></TR><TR><TD>Field Goal Accuracy</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>10</TD></TR><TR><TD>Punt Length</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>11</TD></TR><TR><TD>Punt Accuracy</TD><TD>11</TD><TD>10</TD></TR><TR><TD>Kickoff Length</TD><TD>10</TD><TD>10</TD></TR></TR><TR><TH colSpan=3>Penalty Sliders</TH></TR><TR><TD colSpan=3><CENTER>All on</CENTER></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>False Start</TD><TD>9</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Holding</TD><TD>9</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Face Mask</TD><TD>7</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Offensive Pass Interference</TD><TD>10</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Defensive Pass Interference</TD><TD>10</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Clipping</TD><TD>6</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Intentional Grounding</TD><TD>10</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Roughing the Passer</TD><TD>8</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Roughing the Kicker</TD><TD>8</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Unsportsmanlike Conduct</TD><TD>1</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Celeval

08-29-2004, 10:41 PM

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2005 Schedule

<TABLE BORDER=1><TR><TD>8/20</TD><TD>NAVY</TD></TR><TR><TD>8/25</TD><TD>CENTRAL FLORIDA</TD></TR><TR><TD>9/3</TD><TD>at #8 Virginia Tech</TD></TR><TR><TD>9/10</TD><TD>CLEMSON</TD></TR><TR><TD>9/17</TD><TD>CONNECTICUT</TD></TR><TR><TD>9/24</TD><TD>#25 NORTH CAROLINA STATE</TD></TR><TR><TD>10/8</TD><TD>at #14 Miami</TD></TR><TR><TD>10/13</TD><TD>MARYLAND</TD></TR><TR><TD>10/29</TD><TD>at Duke</TD></TR><TR><TD>11/5</TD><TD>NORTH CAROLINA</TD></TR><TR><TD>11/12</TD><TD>at Virginia</TD></TR><TR><TD>11/19</TD><TD>#5 GEORGIA</TD></TR></TABLE>

Now that we have some kind of choice, we ease up a bit in the non-conference scheduling. Navy leads us off - partly since if we don't keep the boosters happy, that may be where I'm coaching in two years. An old Georgia Tech coach follows up with O'Leary at Central Florida. The rough games here are spaced out - the toughest two are at #8 Virginia Tech in week 3, and traveling to the Orange Bowl in week 8. We do have a shot here at turning into an 8-win team in the regular season if we play well.

The schedule gets an A- ranking for strength, which reflects the respect that the ACC has in conference play. We should get off to a strong start - Navy and UCF will give us the time to explore our new playbook.
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Celeval

08-29-2004, 10:41 PM

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2005 Roster: Quarterbacks - Grade B-

#1, Reggie Ball - Jr
5'11", 195 lbs
75-195 passing for 1288 yards, 11 TD, 6 Int
82-102 rushing for 1 TD
OV SP ST AW AG AC CA BT TP TA
89 78 52 82 80 80 56 59 87 87
Reggie Ball remains the starter in this, his third year. He held off a tight challenge from Patrick Carter last season, brought on by his four-game suspension halfway through the season. He tailed off strongly after those missed games - throwing five of his six interceptions in the latter half of the season. His biggest weakness is the low 38% completion rate, although a much better performance in the Continental Tire Bowl gives some hope for this season.

#4, Patrick Carter - So-RS
6'3", 190 lbs
39-86 passing for 647 yards, 4 TD, 2 Int
47-174 rushing for 2 TDs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CA BT TP TA
76 82 48 65 80 85 59 52 84 78
Carter did well filling in for Reggie Ball last season, and nearly took over the starting role. He could have won it flat-out with a good performance in the Virginia game, but wasn't able to put anything together. He sticks as the backup this year.

#13, Taylor Bennett - Fr-RS
6'3", 200 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CA BT TP TA
59 56 48 44 56 56 48 40 82 80
Bennet developed nicely for his redshirt season. He'll see some time in blowout situations, and has a nice enough arm to be a good third option at the moment.

(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)
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Celeval

08-29-2004, 10:42 PM

2005 Roster: Running Backs - Grade B

#45, P.J. Daniels - Sr-RS
5'10", 210 lbs
Pre-season First Team All-American
238-1497 rushing for 15 TDs
11-31 receiving
4 pancakes, sack allowed
1 tackle
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA
92 88 82 88 86 89 68 89 94 89
P.J. has a good year all around - just short of 1500 yards. He was the workhouse, and will be again this season. The NCAA is recognizing this - he's a first-team All-American, and is on some Heisman watch lists.

#3, Rashaun Grant - So-RS
5'10", 185 lbs
94-644 rushing for 4 TD
10-9 receiving for 1 TD
27-415 returning kicks
41-428 returning punts
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA
85 92 59 70 92 94 68 84 82 89
Rashaun Grant had a very nice season as the number two back in our offense. He has one more year of that before most likely stepping into the starting role. We're very confident in Rashaun in any situation at this point. The best speed of our halfback corps.

#24, Chris Woods - Sr
5'10", 190 lbs
17-98 rushing for 5 TD
2 tackles
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA
80 86 65 74 85 85 68 78 80 88
Chris Woods did a very good job as our third back last season, although the action he saw was mostly in blowout situations. He put some big touchdown numbers up, but the key for Woods is that he's the only remaining running back who hasn't used his redshirt year. As a senior, he's not going to see much if any time behind Daniels and Grant - we're going to redshirt Woods this season and let him be the #2 back behind Rashaun Grant next year.

#38, Michael Sampson - Jr-RS
6'1", 199 lbs
7-72 yards rushing for 1 TD
1-(-1) yards receiving
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA
72 88 65 56 84 85 59 70 72 82
Sampson will take the third-back job this 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

08-29-2004, 10:42 PM

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2005 Roster: Fullbacks - Grade B-

#28, Ajenavi Eziemefe - Sr
6'1", 225 lbs
5-22 rushing
OV SP ST AW AC CT CA BT PB RB SA
84 85 56 62 84 68 68 70 56 62 86
"Ace" was our fullback out of the Wishbone last season, and didn't see much time - but he had a very good offseason in a year that we needed him to, and he'll be our top fullback this season. Ace is a much better runner than blocker, though - although his speed into the block will help him stay in front of Daniels and Grant. We may even use him as a tailback in one of our two-back sets to give P.J. and Rashaun a rest.

#48 Brad Sherman - Fr
5'10", 208 lbs
OV SP ST AW AC CT CA BT PB RB SA
74 72 59 52 78 65 74 68 56 59 78
Sherman was a great pickup in recruiting - he's got definite potential, and will be our starting fullback next season when Eziemefe graduates. Meanwhile, he'll get some playing time this year, mostly on special teams.

(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)
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Celeval

08-29-2004, 10:43 PM

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2005 Roster: Wide Receivers - Grade C+

#82, Calvin Johnson - So
First Team Preseason All-American
35-1061 receiving for 9 TDs
8 pancakes
1-1 returning punts
6 tackles
6'4", 210 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA
82 91 59 72 87 90 85 62 90 59 84
Calvin Johnson emphatically fulfilled his promise last season as a true freshman, earning recognition as a Freshman All-American, and getting tabbed as a Preseason All-American this year. It will be a harder row to hoe this season, as CJ moves up into the number one receiver spot, and will draw tougher coverage assignments - but with nearly a double opposite him, he will lead what is suddenly a very good receiving corps.

#83 Clinton Jones - Fr
6'5", 208 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA
80 94 56 62 86 92 84 56 90 56 82
Clinton Jones was a last-minute recruit last season, moving onto our radar late - we didn't sign him, but he came on as a walkon and was extremely excited to get onto campus. He is nearly a carbon copy of Calvin Johnson last season, and if we get similar results we'll be ecstatic. The two CJs - Jones and Johnson - should be a receiving tandem for a good while.

#8, Damarius Bilbo - Sr-RS
6'3", 225 lbs
12-143 receiving for 1 TD
8 tackles
3 pancakes
2-5 passing for 8 yards and 1 TD
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA
76 85 56 76 86 87 76 59 85 62 96
D-bo did a nice job as a fourth receiver last year, and will be moving into the slot this year. While we focused on two-back and tight-end sets last season, looking at all four of our top receivers sitting on at least 6'3" and 200 lbs, we'll be seeing plenty of multi-wideout sets. Bilbo is set for a solid senior season.

#81, Xavier McGuire - Jr-RS
6'3", 210 lbs
1-12 receiving
3 pancakes
4 tackles
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA
72 84 59 62 84 85 74 65 89 56 87
Xavier McGuire will see more time as our four-slot this season than Bilbo did last year - we'll be running at least two and possibly three four-wide sets with the size we have.

#88, Chris Dunlap - So-RS
5'11", 200 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA
65 84 52 59 82 78 68 52 82 48 80
Chris Dunlap picked up a redshirt last year, and should really only see time on special teams.

(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)
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Celeval

08-29-2004, 10:43 PM

2005 Roster: Tight Ends - Grade C-

#80, George Cooper - Jr-RS
6'5", 259 lbs
1-15 receiving
4 pancakes
1 tackle
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT PB RB SA
68 65 68 59 68 65 62 68 68 59 62 82
This is the other reason we'll see a ton of multi-wide sets - our tight ends are not good. Cooper will pop up in a few formations, but we won't see either of our TEs all that much.

#84, Gavin Tarquino - Sr-RS
6'3", 250 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT PB RB SA
62 59 62 56 56 56 62 65 65 59 62 80
Tarquino is a similar player to Cooper, and will see similar (not much) playing 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

08-29-2004, 10:44 PM

2005 Roster: Tackles - Grade C-

#71 Cris Tatum - Jr
6'7", 298 lbs
OV ST AW PB RB SA
74 86 65 87 86 82
Tatum arrives as a JuCO recruit, and one sorely needed. Tatum will start on the right side, and will solidify the right-side of the line as a solid place to run behind. Reggie Ball will also spend a good bit of time rolling out in that direction.

#79, Eddy Parker - So-RS
6'4", 285 lbs
3 pancakes
OV ST AW PB RB SA
65 82 56 82 80 72
Eddy will be starting at left tackle - not a great option, but he'll have to do.

#76, Salih Besirevic - Sr-RS
6'6", 280 lbs
5 pancakes, sack allowed
OV ST AW PB RB SA
59 76 65 74 76 62
Salih will back up both sides of the offensive line. We have no depth here at all.

(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

08-29-2004, 10:44 PM

2005 Roster: Guards - Grade C

#72, Brad Honeycutt - Jr-RS
6'4", 308 lbs
First Team Preseason All-American
37 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed
2 tackles
OV ST AW PB RB SA
76 85 72 87 85 78
Brad Honeycutt did a surprisingly good job last season while runblocking - hence the preseason All-American call. I don't expect him to fulfill that during the year - while we will run to the right side a good bit, we may not be quite as emphatic on that with the loss of our two solid tackles.

#50, Brad Brezina - Jr-RS
6'2", 275 lbs
2 pancakes, sack allowed
5 tackles, 0.5 sacks
OV ST AW PB RB SA
65 80 62 80 80 70
Brezina will start alongside Honeycutt this season on the left side. He and Rhodes will switch back and forth at times - we hope to get some new blood in here next season.

#61, Matt Rhodes - So-RS
6'3", 268 lbs
3 pancakes, sack allowed
OV ST AW PB RB SA
62 76 52 78 74 70
We'll get Rhodes in the game at times, as he is more of a true left guard than Brad Brezina. Still, we're incredibly thin all along the offensive line.

(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

08-29-2004, 10:45 PM

2005 Roster: Centers - Grade C-

#68 John Paul Hayes - Fr
6'2", 287 lbs
OV ST AW PB RB SA
68 80 59 84 82 68
Hayes is a surprise as a decent option right out of the gate. He wins the starting job in Spring practice - and it might be a note on our offensive line that I'm happy to see a freshman with that kind of overall rating in a starting role.

#60, Kevin Tuminello - So-RS
6'4", 275 lbs
2 pancakes
1 tackle
OV ST AW PB RB SA
65 80 59 78 82 78
Tuminello will back up Hayes, as well as a handful of other spots along the line if need be.

(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

08-29-2004, 10:45 PM

2005 Roster: Defensive Ends - Grade C+

#56, Eric Henderson - Sr-RS
6'3", 265 lbs
25 tackles, 2 pass deflections
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA
94 78 78 86 80 84 84 85
For such a talented defensive end, Henderson didn't have much of an impact last season. His 25 tackles were a good number, but no sacks from EH. He came back this year with something to prove, and we'll be counting on him to anchor the line.

#94, Travis Parker - Sr-RS
6'5", 265 lbs
27 tackles, 5 sacks
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA
78 70 76 78 62 74 76 90
Travis Parker did a very solid job on the opposite side of the line, providing a good bit of pressure from the front side of most quarterbacks. He starts again, and should help add up to a strong defensive line this season.

#95, Joe Anoai - So-RS
6'3", 262 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA
68 65 72 48 65 74 74 80
Anoai is at a new position - he redshirted as a defensive tackle last season, but moves outside to end this year. He'll back up Henderson this time around, and may end up starting next season.

#92, Travis Rogers - So-RS
6'2", 230 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA
62 65 62 52 70 68 70 74
Travis Rogers backs up Travis Parker. We do have quality depth on the defensive line - the exact opposite of the offensive side. Rogers and Anoai will both get time late in blowouts.

#42, Adamm Oliver - So-RS
6'4", 250 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA
59 62 65 56 65 62 65 78
Oliver didn't do all that much last year, but should see slightly more time on special teams.

(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

08-29-2004, 10:46 PM

2005 Roster: Defensive Tackles - Grade C+

#97, Mansfield Wrotto - Jr
6'3", 313 lbs
30 tackles, 3 sacks, Int, 2 Pass Deflections
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA
86 65 87 76 65 70 86 82
Wrotto stepped forward to be a solid center of the defensive line last season; and was one big reason we had such a solid rush defense during much of the year. He continues to be the focal point of the line, but we'll be sure to find some spots for him to stay rested.

#69, Daryl Richard - So
6'4", 288 lbs
13 tackles, sack, Pass Deflection
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA
76 59 84 62 59 79 84 74
We were looking for a big offseason stride by Richard, but he didn't improve as much as we had hoped - he was solid on the line, and will continue there, but will rotate out a bit more as Omar Billy took a few steps forward as well.

#99, Omar Billy - Sr-RS
6'2", 278 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA
76 59 80 74 59 65 80 74
Omar Billy had a pretty good offseason, improving to the point that he's earned a regular spot in the rotation on the line. He, Richard, and Wrotto will each spend a good bit of time.

#98, LeShawn Newberry - So-RS
6'0", 319 lbs
5 tackles, sack, FF
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA
62 48 84 48 48 52 80 70
Newberry still has the size we liked him for at the start of last season, but he didn't have much in the way of production in the 4-3. He's going to fall back in the rotation, we won't see him as often this year. Next season he should move up after Billy's graduation.

#63, Marcus Harris - So-RS
6'1", 255 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA
52 52 72 44 59 59 70 70
Harris simply adds 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)

Celeval

08-29-2004, 10:46 PM

2005 Roster: Outside Linebackers - Grade C-

#49, Gerris Wilkinson - Sr-RS
6'3", 230 lbs
30 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 pass deflections
3 pancakes
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA
85 78 74 87 76 82 56 82 91
Wilkinson did a solid job for us on the outside. We need him to step up a bit more to make more tackles on the edge - we relied on our cornerbacks to make far too many tackles near the line.

#35, KaMichael Hall - Jr
6'0", 225 lbs
21 tackles, sack
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA
68 74 70 62 72 76 59 74 84
Hall did a reasonable job for us when he did get in at outside backer last season. He'll stay in the nominal LOLB spot, although that won't get a lot of use - really just in the 4-3, and we'll be using a good bit of 4-2-5.

#39, Kyle Pupello - So-RS
6'0", 220 lbs
10 tackles
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA
59 65 68 59 70 68 48 70 82
Pupello did well on special teams, and will continue to see most of his action there.

#40 Darrell Robertson - Fr-RS
6'5", 219 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA
59 76 62 44 74 78 48 70 86
I love Robertson's tools, and hope he can step up into Wilkinson's vacated spot next season. This year he'll see time in the 4-4 defense on the outside - Wilkinson will move in to the second MLB spot - and on special teams.

#41, Philip Wheeler - So-RS
6'2", 215 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA
59 68 65 56 68 72 40 70 78
Wheeler comes out of his redshirt season joining a linebacker corps with an awful lot of players - there's plenty of opportunity for someone to step up.

#93, Arthur Rozier - So-RS
6'3", 215 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA
59 70 65 44 70 76 40 68 80
Rozier played a bit on special teams, and will do so again.

(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

08-29-2004, 10:48 PM

2005 Roster: Middle Linebackers - Grade C

#46 Beau Gaines - Fr
6'1", 221 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA
78 85 82 62 84 88 62 85 84
We recruited Gaines extremely hard, and he comes in and walks right into a starting spot. He's young, but has the speed and strength to be a force from day one in the middle.

#90, Nick Moore - So
6'1", 225 lbs
21 tackles, FF, Pass Deflection
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA
62 70 65 65 68 70 56 74 82
Moore did well as our second middle backer, and on special teams - he'll fill the same role, backing up Gaines rather than Anyansi.

(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

08-29-2004, 10:48 PM

2005 Roster: Cornerbacks - Grade B-

#9, Reuben Houston - Sr-RS
6'0", 195 lbs
45 tackles, 1 sack, 23 pass deflections
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
91 93 52 90 92 92 68 93 59 93
Reuben Houston is the one of our corners we feel perfectly comfortable putting on an island - and we do so often. He will be our defensive captain this season, and he's the cornerstone of our pass defense.

#17, J.J. Nelson - Jr
6'2", 176 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
80 99 44 62 93 93 62 96 48 94
J.J. Nelson was a huge surprise - a JUCO recruit who comes in and absolutely blows us away with his speed. One of - and possibly the - fastest players in college football, Nelson will be returning kicks for us, and possibly punts as well. His pure speed will get him opposite Houston as a starting corner, keeping I-Perfection Harris back in the Nickel position.

#11, I-Perfection Harris - Jr-RS
5'10", 175 lbs
18 tackles, 3 sacks, FF, 3 pass deflections
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
73 89 40 72 89 90 56 87 48 85
Harris had a good offseason, and looked ready to take the second starting spot away from Kenny Scott before J.J. Nelson came on board. He'll stick as the Nickel back, and may move up and swap spots with Nelson if we have trouble in pass coverage early in the season.

#2, Kenny Scott - Jr
6'1", 180 lbs
34 tackles, Interception, 13 pass deflections
17-301 returning kicks
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
72 89 44 62 88 90 59 88 48 90
Kenny had a lot of trouble, especially early last season. He began to come on near the end of the season, but with the acquisition of J.J. Nelson, we have an opportunity to redshirt Kenny for the season. He should come on strong in 2006.

#5 Devin Larkin - Fr
6'0", 185 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
56 88 40 44 82 82 52 80 40 76
Larkin was pitched a chance to play - and he will, on special teams..

(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

08-29-2004, 10:49 PM

2005 Roster: Free Safeties - Grade C

#29, Mike Williams - Fr
6'2", 185 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
80 91 62 65 87 84 62 91 65 89
Williams has the makings of a stud at the Free Safety spot. He will start from day one - our only concern is the inexperience in the middle of the field, with Beau and Mike at MLB and FS; but hopefully that will get worked out in the early season.

#30, Avery Robertson - So-RS
6'2", 190 lbs
1 tackle
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
62 78 59 56 76 80 56 82 59 80
Robertson will provide good depth, but didn't step up enough to take over the starting position.

#26, Brian Fleuridor - So-RS
5'11", 187 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
59 84 48 48 84 86 48 86 52 86
Fleuridor has good tools - but wasn't going to break out of the logjam at cornerback. He has some potential as a free safety, so we'll move him back there to give some 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)

Celeval

08-29-2004, 10:49 PM

2005 Roster: Strong Safeties - Grade C+

#20, Dawan Landry - Sr-RS
6'2", 215 lbs
33 tackles, sack, 11 pass deflections
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
86 86 68 82 85 87 59 86 76 90
Landry did well as our starting strong safety last year, and will fill the same role. He and Reis found a lot of time on the field together in the 4-2-5 in 2004, and will do the same this year.

#18, Chris Reis - Sr
6'0", 210 lbs
22 tackles, Int, 4 pass deflections
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
74 74 62 82 74 78 52 78 70 86
Chris Reis played all over the place last year - a lot of time at linebacker and at safety. This season he's a pure strong safety - but will play an awful lot out of the 4-2-5.

#25, Leonard Gates - Fr
6'1", 210 lbs
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
68 86 70 44 82 84 68 84 65 78
Gates came in as a free safety, but is immediately moved closer to the line. A very solid speed/tackle combination; Gates will get a lot of playing time and should start next season.

#37, Joe Gaston - So
5'10", 196 lbs
12 tackles, FR
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
62 76 59 62 72 72 48 78 68 82
Joe will continue as a special teams player.
(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

08-29-2004, 10:53 PM

2005 Roster: Kickers - Grade C

#33, David Jordan - Jr-RS
6'4", 211 lbs
6-17 FG, Long 41, 41-41 XP
OV AW KP KA
70 72 89 80
Not much to Jordan. He didn't impress last season. He'll keep doing kickoffs, but we're going to give Travis Bell a shot at the kicking duties.

#18, Travis Bell - So-RS
6'1", 206 lbs
OV AW KP KA
65 56 84 82
Less leg than Jordan, but slightly more accurate. Still not much talent either way.

(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

08-29-2004, 10:53 PM

2005 Roster: Punters - Grade D+

#47, Franklin Johnson - So
6'2", 180 lbs
OV AW KP KA
59 52 84 78
JuCo transfer who walked on into the only punting spot on the team. Not a strength.

(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

08-29-2004, 10:54 PM

2005 Roster: Special Teams

Kick Returners:
CB J.J. Nelson
RB Rashaun Grant

Punt Returner:
RB Rashaun Grant

Nelson takes Kenny Scott's role returning kicks as well, he could be deadly.

Celeval

08-29-2004, 10:58 PM

huve watch, 2005
#31, Glenn Sharpe - Sr
5'11", 182 lbs
22 tackles, 1 interception, FF, 5 breakups
OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA
82 90 48 82 92 91 59 90 56 91
Our buddy huve is the number-one cornerback on the Miami depth chart. We'll be watching him closely 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

08-29-2004, 10:59 PM

<BODY>
Team Discipline

Team Suspensions: None
Team Discipline: B
Discipline Points Left: 56

Current NCAA Sanctions: 10 less scholarships for 2 years.
</BODY>

Celeval

08-29-2004, 10:59 PM

Playbook
Our playbook this season consists of:
Ace - Spread (4 WR, RB)
Ace - Bunch (4 WR, RB)
Ace - Empty (5 WR)
I-Form - Slot (3 WR, RB, FB)
Strong - Slot (3 WR, RB, FB)
Weak - Slot (3 WR, RB, FB)
Shotgun - Spread (4 WR, RB)
Shotgun - Bunch (3 WR, TE, RB)
Flexbone - Normal (2 WR, 2 RB, FB)

A definite change to the play style with our lack of TE depth, and our deep squad of receivers. P.J. and Rashaun will both see plenty of playing time, as will both of our fullbacks. The biggest substitution package here is in the Flexbone, as we'll see P.J. in the fullback position, and the two CJs moving into the Flex (RB) positions.

Celeval

08-29-2004, 11:00 PM

Coach Report Card
Kevin Donnelly (6-6), Second Year
Coach Prestige: ***

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

succeed."

Job Security: C-
Next Game: Week 1 vs. Navy

Celeval

08-29-2004, 11:25 PM

2005 Preseason:

SI Cover:
RB J.D. Runnels, Oklahoma
Run J.D. Run!
Runnels, Oklahoma's Senior is ready to explode in 2005.

Preseason Top 25
Hopes Renew: Tigers look to take home the title in 2005.
1. Oklahoma
2. USC
3. Florida State
4. LSU
5. Georgia
6. Ohio State
7. Tennessee
8. Virginia Tech
9. West Virginia
10. Iowa
11. Minnesota
12. Michigan
13. South Carolina
14. Miami
15. Missouri
16. Florida
17. Nebraska
18. Texas A&M
19. Texas
20. Kansas State
21. Oregon
22. Arizona State
23. Boston College
24. Auburn
25. North Carolina State
31. Virginia
34. Maryland
40. North Carolina
41. Clemson
42. Georgia Tech
47. Wake Forest
65. Connecticut
89. Central Florida
106. Duke
112. Navy
119. Idaho

Heisman Watch:
Heisman Hopeful: USC's Bush has all the ingrediants of a Heisman-quality running back.
HB Reggie Bush, USC
QB Bryan Cupito, Minnesota
HB Hershel Dennis, USC
HB Demetrius Summers, South Carolina
HB Justin Vincent, LSU

Preseason All-Americans
Players to Watch: Sims gives the Buckeyes an All-American at the crucial LT position.
First Team:
QB Bryan Cupito, Minnesota
HB P.J. Daniels, Georgia Tech
HB Anthony Sherrell, Eastern Michigan
WR Sonny Shackelford, Washington
WR Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech
TE Tim Day, Oregon
T Jonathan Scott, Texas
T Rob Sims, Ohio State
C E.Z. Smith, Penn State
G Matt Miller, Ohio
G Brad Honeycutt, Georgia Tech
DE Mike Anderson, Idaho
DE Clifton Ryan, Michigan State
DT Montavious Stanley, Louisville
DT Marquay Love, Houston
OLB Roger McIntosh, Miami
MLB Gabe Toomey, Kansas
OLB Banks Floodman, Kansas
CB Bo Smith, Kentucky
CB Ashton Youboty, Ohio State
FS Terrance Washington, Utah State
SS Darnell Bing, USC
K John Vaughn, Auburn
P Greg Johnson, Texas
RET Nichiren Flowers, Nevada

Second Team:
QB Chris Leak, Florida
HB Wali Lundy, Virginia
HB Terrence Whitehead, Oregon
WR D'Juan Woods, Oklahoma State
WR Steve Smith, USC
TE Champ Davis, Iowa
T Willie Hall, Middle Tennessee State
C Mike Elgin, Iowa
G Andrew Crummey, Maryland
G Steven Bell, North Carolina
T David Dirkmaat, Utah
DE Deljean Robinson, Mississippi State
DE Shauntae Hunt, East Carolina
DT Haloti Ngata, Oregon
DT Rob Schroeder, Buffalo
OLB Anthony Cannon, Tulane
OLB Kevin Simon, Tennessee
MLB Reggie Carrington, SMU
CB Marcus Cassel, UCLA
CB Brandon Browner, Oregon State
FS Tyrone Culver, Fresno State
SS James Sanders, Fresno State
K Andrew Wellock, Eastern Michigan
P John Torp, Colorado
RET Steve Breaston, MIchigan

Preseason All-ACC
First Team:
QB Marques Hagans, Virginia
HB P.J. Daniels, Georgia Tech
HB Wali Lundi, Virginia
WR Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech
WR Curtis Baham, Clemson
TE T.J. Williams, North Carolina State
T Eric Winston, Miami
C Anthony Wollsschlager, Miami
G Brad Honeycutt, Georgia Tech
G Steven Bell, North Carolina
T Steve Valles, Wake Forest
DE Shawne Merriman, Maryland
DE Thomas Carroll, Miami
DT Broderick Bunkley, Florida State
DT Jonathan Lewis, Virginia Tech
OLB Roger McIntosh, Miami
MLB D'Qwell Jackson, Maryland
OLB Darryl Blackstock, Virginia
CB Antonio Cromartie, Florida State
CB Justin Miller, Clemson
FS Brandon Merriweather, Miami
SS Mahlon Carey, North Carolina
K Jon Peattle, Miami
P Chris Hall, Florida State
RET Willie Idlette, Wake Forest

Second Team:
QB Charlie Whitehurst, Clemson
HB Lorenzo Booker, Florida State
HB Frank Gore, Miami
WR Derrick Fenner, Maryland
WR Roscoe Parrish, Miami
WR Mike Mason, North Carolina
TE Heath Miller, Virginia
C Jon Frady, Florida State
G Andrew Crummey, Maryland
G Greg Adkins, Wake Forest
T Derek Morris, North Carolina State
T Brad Butler, Virginia
DE Mario Williams, North Carolina State
DE Manny Lawson, North Carolina State
DT Isaiah Thomas, North Carolina
DT John McCargo, North Carolina State
OLB Ernie Sims, Florida State
OLB Malcolm Ruff, Duke
MLB Leon Williams, Miami
CB Tye Hill, Clemson
CB A.J. Davis, North Carolina State
FS Kenneth Tynes, Virginia
SS Patrick Ghee, Wake Forest
RET Mike Mason, North Carolina
K Brandon Pace, Virginia Tech
P Brian Monroe, Miami

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

Toughest Places to Play
Hostile Environment: No team looks forward to trying to knock off Tennessee at home.

1. Neyland Stadium, Tennessee
2. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ("The Swamp"), Florida
3. Tiger Stadium ("Death Valley"), LSU
4. Autzen Stadium ("The Autzen Zoo"), Oregon
5. Ohio Stadium ("The Horseshoe"), Ohio State
6. Sanford Stadium ("Between the Hedges"), Georgia
7. Camp Randall Stadium, Wisconsin
8. Kyle Field ("12th Man"), Texas A&namp;M
9. Husky Stadium, Washington
10. Kinnick Stadium, Iowa
11. Doak Campbell Stadium, Florida State
12. Lane Stadium, Virginia Tech
13. Memorial Stadium ("Sea of Red"), Nebraska
14. Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Oklahoma
15. Michigan Stadium ("The Big HOuse"), Michigan
16. Beaver Stadium ("Happy Valley"), Penn State
17. Jordan-Hare Stadium ("The Jungle"), Auburn
18. Clemson Memorial Stadium ("Death Valley"), Clemson
19. Mountaineer Field, West Virginia
20. Carrier Dome ("The Loud House"), Syracuse
21. Notre Dame Stadium ("The Golden Dome"), Notre Dame
22. KSU Stadium, Kansas State
23. Martin Stadium, Washington State
24. Bryant-Denny Stadium, Alabama
25. Miami Stadium, Miami

Celeval

09-19-2004, 09:04 PM

FYI, I haven't forgot about this, and am about a season ahead of what's been posted. Posting will commence when I get hispeed access in the new place - likely Tuesday.