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NCAA 2005 Dynasty: Georgia Tech (2004 Season)
So I did one of these dynasty reports last year and really enjoyed it - time to start it up again.
I'm playing NCAA Football 2005, by EA Sports. I'm using v2 of the Blacklover rosters (http://www.geekrosters.com/); I have not personally made any changes to these rosters. I'll be playing as the coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. I haven't gotten a lot of playtime for this game yet - so slider settings will probably be changing pretty regularly until I get settled on something. I'm posting here at least partially to keep my thoughts in order while I play; I know there were a handful of people who were enjoying this last season, so I hope you do this year too. :-D |
TO HELL WITH GEORGIA :D
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I LOVE it!! Good luck with the Dynasty. I'll be following along. |
Reggie! Reggie! Reggie!
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Now, if you're going to be paying attention to a Georgia Tech dynasty, might as well enable you to do so correctly. If I remember... I'll be adding a little bit of info before each season - today, it's fight songs.
The Ramblin' Wreck Up With the White and Gold |
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Now that's what I'm talking about. :-D Kevin |
Slider Information
I'll be playing on All-American Level with the following slider values:
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You forgot a fight song:
Glory, glory to old Georgia. Glory, glory to old Georgia. Glory, glory to old Georgia. The cesspool of the South. :D |
Oh, that one comes up before the Georgia game. I know the verses, too. :-D
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2004 Schedule
A tough schedule across the board. Rated an A+ for schedule strength - and not really much to play with here. Our only two 'selections' we have are I-AA Samford, and an improving Connecticut team; we do draw Miami at home, however. Still, it could be an ugly year quickly if we don't come out of the gate strong. |
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I'll wait before correcting the first verse then! |
Time for a preseason roster review...
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2004 Roster: Quarterbacks - Grade C+
#1, Reggie Ball - So 5'11", 195 lbs 181-350 passing for 1996 yards, 10 TD, 11 Int 139-384 rushing for 3 TDs 1 tackle OV SP ST AW AG AC CA BT TP TA 85 78 52 78 78 80 56 56 86 85 Reggie Ball burst onto the scene last year as a true freshman, starting right out of the gate and impressing. A competitor, Reggie had his share of freshman troubles, but provided a number of highlight-reel plays; including a 25-yard naked bootleg touchdown run to win the Vanderbilt game, and the flattening of Georgia cornerback Bruce Thornton in front of a raucous Tech sideline. He comes into this season as the starting quarterback after withstanding a push from redshirted freshman Patrick Carter. Ball's strengths are his agility and ability to move around in and out of the pocket; he throws a decent deep ball but will still rely heavily on P.J. Daniels and the running game to move the chains. #4, Patrick Carter - Fr-RS 6'3", 190 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CA BT TP TA 70 82 48 56 80 84 56 48 84 76 A smoother runner and more prototypical quarterback than Reggie Ball, Pat Carter had some injury issues at the beginning of last season and elected to take a redshirt season. He impressed during the spring game, and had a shot to take the starting position, but is still a year behind Reggie in development. He should see a good deal of duty as second string, and a breakout year at any point may get him the starting job. #13, Taylor Bennett - Fr 6'3", 200 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CA BT TP TA 56 56 48 40 56 52 48 40 82 78 Taylor arrives on campus strictly as the third-team quarterback. A pocket-passer, Bennett will redshirt his first season on the flats. (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) |
2004 Roster: Running Backs - Grade B-
#45, P.J. Daniels - Jr-RS 5'10", 210 lbs 283-1447 rushing for 10 TDs 19-88 receiving for 1 TD 1 tackle OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA 88 88 76 84 86 89 65 88 90 89 Prince Ahadzie Daniels, Jr. was a huge surprise last season - a former walkon, he broke out with a 100-yard performance against Florida State in Tallahassee; and ended up with the second-best single-season rushing total in Georgia Tech history. He finished the season with an incredible 307 yards rushing and four touchdowns against Tulsa in the Humanitarian Bowl - that is the second highest total in Georgia Tech history (to Eddie Lee Ivery's 356 yards against Air Force in 1978... at the time an NCAA record). One of the leaders of the offense, and the workhorse in the Tech backfield. #3, Rashaun Grant - Fr-RS 5'10", 185 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA 82 92 56 65 92 94 68 80 78 88 The Rivals #2 all-purpose running back in the 2003 recruiting class, Grant took a redshirt year last season and used it to good effect. Rashaun will be the second back on the team and provides a nice burst of speed to counteract P.J.'s mostly inside running. We will give Rashaun plenty of opportunity to see the field; both spelling P.J. in at least one formation, and joining him in the backfieldwhen we run the Wishbone and the two-back Shotgun. #24, Chris Woods - Jr 5'10", 190 lbs 31-122 rushing for 1 TD 6-38 receiving OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA 74 86 62 68 84 85 65 76 74 86 Chris Woods transferred into the Georgia Tech program when Morris Brown (a I-AA school) dropped its football program in the summer of 2003. Woods was the main backup rusher in 2003, seeing his most action in the Georgia game (due to P.J.'s injury), and the Humanitarian Bowl (after P.J. was done for the day). A decent back, he'll be in the rotation but not see a ton of time barring injury. #38, Michael Sampson - So-RS 6'1", 199 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT SA 68 88 65 52 82 85 59 68 70 80 Michael Sampson lost a huge opportunity last season. He was one of ten Georgia Tech football players to fail out of school - and was the starting back coming into the season when that hit. He did make it back into Tech after a couple of semesters... and promptly hurt himself entering spring practice. He should be healthy coming into the season, but is stuck behind three other backs right now. Good speed, and some potential - but may not see much time 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) |
2004 Roster: Fullbacks - Grade B-
#47, Jimmy Dixon - Sr-RS 6'1", 225 lbs 2-6 rushing 4-18 receiving 3 tackles OV SP ST AW AC CT CA BT PB RB SA 80 76 62 76 78 62 65 62 52 62 85 A former running back, Dixon has developed into a solid blocking fullback. The returning starter, he'll play mostly in the I-Formation and Goalline sets. While he can carry and catch, he doesn't often. #32, Johnathan Jackson - Sr-RS 6'2", 225 lbs 1-4 rushing 2-18 receiving 2 tackles 2 tackles OV SP ST AW AC CT CA BT PB RB SA 76 70 56 74 68 65 62 62 52 62 84 Another blocking back, Jackson will see the field mostly on special teams. #28, Ajenavi Eziemefe - Jr 6'1", 225 lbs 18-53 rushing 4-29 receiving OV SP ST AW AC CT CA BT PB RB SA 72 84 56 52 80 62 62 68 52 56 85 Eziemefe is the fastest of our fullbacks - and a good ballcarrier. He was the starter at RB for parts of 2002 before P.J. took over the spot. He will see time as the FB in the wishbone, and many of his carries will likely be off the option. He should carry the ball more often than our other fullbacks despite being in for less plays overall. (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) |
2004 Roster: Tight Ends - Grade C-
#83, Darius Williams - Sr-RS 6'6", 270 lbs 3-37 receiving OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT PB RB SA 72 65 68 72 62 65 62 74 70 56 65 80 William's biggest claim to fame so far is an outstanding catch in Tech's upset win against Auburn last season - other than that, he has served as John Paul Foschi's backup for the past few seasons, and will step into his own as starter this season. Not a great blocker, not a great receiver, but will serve. #80, George Cooper - So-RS 6'5", 259 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT PB RB SA 59 62 65 52 62 62 62 65 62 56 59 80 Cooper should really only see time in the Goal-Line set. We'd like to improve our TE depth. #84, Gavin Tarquino - Jr-RS 6'3", 250 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA BT PB RB SA 52 56 59 52 56 56 56 62 59 56 59 78 See Cooper. No great, and may be pushed out of the Goal-Line set by one of the 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) |
2004 Roster: Wide Receivers - Grade C+
#5, Nate Curry - Sr-RS 5'10", 190 lbs 37-426 receiving for 3 TDs 1 tackle OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA 87 90 48 88 90 92 90 56 85 48 90 Nate is the leader of our receiving corps; one of those players who seems to have been around forever. A small, speedy type with good hands, Curry is the only player with a guarenteed spot in the WR depth chart. #7, Levon Thomas - Jr 6'0", 195 lbs 10-101 receiving for 1 TD 1-(-7) rushing 2 tackles OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA 76 87 52 76 84 88 78 52 87 52 85 Thomas has never really lived up to his potential at Tech; and can swing anywhere from second to fourth in the depth chart very easily. He'll play in the rotation and a handful of spots, and we'll see how his production comes along in the first few games before settling him into a spot. #82, Calvin Johnson - Fr 6'4", 210 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA 74 90 52 59 86 90 78 56 90 52 82 Perhaps the most looked-forward-to arrival on campus this fall is blue chip receiver Calvin Johnson. Johnson is a physical specimen, and one of GT's most highly publicized signees in the past few years. A top-10 WR nationally, CJ could redshirt, but won't. He will be given every opportunity to win the #2 receiver spot opposite Curry, and will be expected to be a number-one next season. #8, Damarius Bilbo - Jr-RS 6'3", 225 lbs 2-55 receiving OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA 70 85 56 68 85 87 70 56 85 56 95 Anyone who has paid attention to Georgia Tech in recent years (or my dynasty last season) will remember Bilbo as a starting quarterback - well, when Reggie Ball won the job last season, there had to be some way to get Bilbo onto the field. Wide Receiver was the solution. Bilbo's size is impressive; he makes a nice red-zone target, and could really dominate a smaller secondary when paired up with Calvin Johnson. Bilbo will see Levon Thomas as his main opponent for playing time; his main weakness is hands at this point. He is also the emergency quarterback. #81, Xavier McGuire - So-RS 6'3", 210 lbs 4-25 receiving OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA 68 84 56 56 80 85 72 59 89 52 86 Potential, potential, potential. X adds even more size to our receiving corps; I'd love to get him playing time in blowout situations - there might just not be many of those. If McGuire could develop into a decent WR, then a 4-WR set with CJ, Bilbo, Levon, and X will be a scary sight for smaller cornerbacks. #12, Mark Logan - Sr 5'11", 200 lbs 4-55 receiving 2-50 returning kicks 2 tackles OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA 68 84 52 68 82 84 70 56 84 52 84 A converted quarterback, Logan will see his time on special teams. #88, Chris Dunlap - So 5'11", 200 lbs 1-(-2) receiving 1 tackle OV SP ST AW AG AC CT CA JM BT SA 59 84 48 52 82 78 65 48 82 44 78 Dunlap is at the bottom of the depth chart, and shouldn't see 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) |
hell yeah
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2004 Roster: Tackles - Grade C
#77, Kyle Wallace - Sr 6'6", 295 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 85 90 87 87 91 70 Wallace is Tech's top returner on the offensive line, and a three-year starter at Right Tackle. A solid lineman, he's the strongest link to what may be a weak (and thin) offensive line. #71, Kenton Johnson - Sr-RS 6'6", 325 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 72 85 72 84 82 76 Kenton has the size to be a dominant tackle, but not the technique - he was a transfer from Morris Brown along with Chris Woods after the demise of that program. The third tackle last season, Kenton steps in as the starter at left tackle this year. #76, Salih Besirevic - Jr-RS 6'6", 280 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 59 76 62 72 74 62 Salih has the size to play, and may see some backup action - but shows the lack of depth on the line. If he is starting, we're in trouble. #79, Eddy Parker - Fr-RS 6'4", 285 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 59 80 48 78 78 72 Some potential, Parker will be a candidate for the LT spot next season if he continues to develop. (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) |
2004 Roster: Guards - Grade C
#74, Leon Robinson - Sr-RS 6'4", 318 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 80 88 78 84 86 72 Robinson is coming back from a wrist injury that nearly ended his career - he will have to stay healthy to anchor the inside of the line this season from the left guard slot. #72, Brad Honeycutt - Jr-RS 6'4", 308 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 70 85 68 82 82 76 Brad is the definition of a big nasty lineman. Great size and strength, but is not fast and has a tendency to miss pickups on blocks. We'd prefer him blocking straight-ahead rather than pulling out. He will start this season (and likely next) at Right Guard. #50, Brad Brezina - So-RS 6'2", 275 lbs 5 tackles, 0.5 sacks OV ST AW PB RB SA 59 78 52 76 76 68 Brad is a converted Defensive Lineman - he spent last season at DT, but will need to work into the OL rotation this year. He is slightly undersized, but has some potential. #61, Matt Rhodes - Fr-RS 6'3", 268 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 59 76 48 76 72 68 Again, some potential; but hopefully we won't have to see Matt Rhodes on the field much 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) |
2004 Roster: Centers - Grade C
#65, Andy Tidwell-Neal - Sr 6'4", 315 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 76 85 88 78 82 65 Andy is a hard-working player with good size - he has moved all over the line, spending time at both Center and Guard. This year he starts for us at Center, taking over for All-ACC Hugh Reilly. #60, Kevin Tuminello - Fr-RS 6'4", 275 lbs OV ST AW PB RB SA 56 78 52 76 74 78 Still raw, Tuminello has the frame to turn into a 300-pounder. In the meantime, he'll see some time behind Tidwell-Neal, but again depth is an issue. (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) |
2004 Roster: Defensive Ends - Grade C+
#56, Eric Henderson - Jr-RS 6'3", 265 lbs 49 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 4 breakups, 2 FF OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA 92 78 76 84 78 84 82 85 Eric Henderson was named All-ACC at the end of last season - but doesn't get nearly the hype that some of the other ACC defensive ends seems to pick up. Ignored by preseason pub this year, EH should provide a good bit of pressure in the backfield. #94, Travis Parker - Jr-RS 6'5", 265 lbs 40 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 1 hurry, 1 FF OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA 76 68 76 76 62 74 74 90 Travis played on the inside at Defensive Tackle last season, but moves outside with the move of Gerris Wilkinson to OLB. Parker has an NFL body for a DE, and sshould hold down the line opposite Eric for the next two seasons. #40, Darrell Robertson - Fr 6'5", 215 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA 70 76 62 48 74 78 68 85 An interesting case, here - Robertson is a very good recruit, but underweight for the DE position as it stands right now. We have the depth to redshirt him, and we will - but with good speed, we may see Darrell stepping back to Outside Linebacker before next season begins. #91, Chirod Williams - Sr-RS 6'4", 235 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA 65 65 65 68 62 68 68 76 Chirod is a body in the rotation - smallish, but should provide some depth along the line. #92, Travis Rogers - Fr-RS 6'2", 230 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA 59 65 62 44 68 68 68 72 More depth for the moment. Travis may be good in a couple seasons, but isn't there yet. #42, Adamm Oliver - Fr-RS 6'4", 250 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA 56 62 65 48 59 62 65 76 Good size, but just rotation fodder 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) |
2004 Roster: Defensive Tackles - Grade C-
#97, Mansfield Wrotto - So 6'3", 310 lbs 14 tackles, 1 sack OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA 80 65 85 68 62 70 84 80 Wrotto is one of the two bases for what will be a great interior line in a couple years. One of two 300-pounders who will see time - as a true sophmore, there's some worry about his confidence, but he should be a good anchor this year. #69, Daryl Richard - Fr 6'4", 285 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA 72 59 84 52 59 68 84 74 Daryl Richard is one of a handful of top recruits on the defensive line, and the one who will see time. He'll start for us in some situations - large enough to hold his own with very good strength for a true freshman. #99, Omar Billy - Jr-RS 6'2", 278 lbs 1 tackle, 1 sack OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA 70 59 78 68 59 65 76 76 Billy will be in the rotation across the board, along the tackles and ends. #95, Joe Anoai - So 6'3", 255 lbs 8 tackles, 1 sack OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA 65 65 72 56 65 72 72 78 Anoai is the only of our depth-providers who can redshirt, so we do so. #98, LeShawn Newberry - Fr-RS 6'0", 315 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA 56 48 82 40 48 52 78 68 I absolutely love LeShawn's size, but he doesn't have the push to go along with it yet. He'll still start in some situations - notably the 5-man line defenses - I'll be giving him a lot of chances to develop. I would love to see Newberry, Richard, and Wrotto in a 3-man rotation for the next three years. #63, Marcus Harris - Fr-RS 6'1", 255 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC TK SA 48 52 70 40 56 59 68 68 A body on the line, right now, not good for anything outside of the scout team. (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) |
2004 Roster: Outside Linebackers - Grade C-
#49, Gerris Wilkinson - Jr-RS 6'3", 230 lbs 47 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 breakups, 3 hurries OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA 84 78 72 82 76 82 56 82 90 Gerris moves back from his defensive end spot of last season to step in as the starting ROLB. He was outstanding as a well-undersized end in 2003; OLB is much more of his strong suit, and we'll be counting on him to be the strongest point of our linebacking corps. #35, KaMichael Hall - So 6'0", 225 lbs 12 tackles OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA 65 74 68 56 72 76 52 72 82 KaMichael Hall got some playing time as a true freshman last season, and will continue to spend time as a backup outside backer. Actually the top LOLB on the roster, Hall will lose out on a starting role to SS Chris Reis. #41, Philip Wheeler - So 6'2", 215 lbs 6 tackles, 1 hurry OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA 56 68 62 52 68 72 40 68 76 Wheeler saw emergency action last year, but will spend this season redshirting. #93, Arthur Rozier - Fr-RS 6'3", 215 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA 52 70 62 40 70 76 40 65 78 Rozier will provide depth after last season's redshirt. He has some speed, so will see time before Kyle Pupello below. We will also see him on special teams. #39, Kyle Pupello - Fr-RS 6'0", 220 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA 52 65 62 48 68 68 48 68 80 Kyle will be a body available for depth, and will play 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) |
2004 Roster: Middle Linebackers - Grade C
#57, Tabugbo Anyansi - Sr 6'1", 225 lbs 7 tackles OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA 76 78 68 82 72 80 56 80 85 Anyansi has been waiting his turn at linebacker for three years now, stuck behind the Fox/Smith/Brown combination that was Georgia Tech's best linebacking corps in years. He is a solid player in the middle of the field, and will hold down the fort beside Wilkinson. He can fall back into coverage well enough to not limit us in zones. #90, Nick Moore - So 6'1", 225 lbs 7 tackles OV SP ST AW AG AC CT TK SA 56 70 65 56 68 70 52 74 82 Another of the true sophmore linebackers. Moore will backup Anyansi as the middle backer, and may see some time in the 3-4 and 4-4 sets. (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) |
2004 Roster: Cornerbacks - Grade C+
#9, Reuben Houston - Jr-RS 6'0", 195 lbs 70 tackles, 1 sack, 3 interceptions, 8 breakups OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA 87 92 52 85 92 92 65 92 56 92 Reuben Houston is our shutdown-type corner. His weakness is tackling - but he does very well at keeping the ball from the receiver. We'll mostly be using him to tail the top receiver of whoever we play, and he will be left on an island a good bit. #11, I-Perfection Harris - So-RS 5'10", 175 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA 72 88 40 68 88 90 56 87 44 84 Harris has good physical tools, but does not have the awareness to be as effective as Houston. He'll be battling Kenny Scott for the #2 corner position, and will be helped reguarly by James Butler in coverage. #2, Kenny Scott - So 6'1", 180 lbs 10 tackles 35-779 returning kicks OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA 68 89 44 56 88 90 56 88 48 90 Similar to I-Perfection, Kenny is the heir apparent to Houston's top corner spot. He is still at the point where he will make mistakes in coverage, so again - we will be helping him out with Butler from the FS spot. #25, Dennis Davis - Sr 6'0", 185 lbs 23 tackles, 2 interceptions, 4 breakups, 1 FF 7-110 returning kicks OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA 68 92 44 62 84 90 52 82 44 84 A speedster, Davis will see time in the Dime packages. #26, Brian Fleuridor - So 5'11", 185 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA 59 84 44 48 84 85 48 85 52 85 Brian provides depth, but not much else. (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) |
2004 Roster: Free Safeties - Grade B-
#22, James Butler - Sr 6'3", 210 lbs First Team Pre-Season All-ACC 119 tackles, 5 interceptions, 6 breakups, 3 FF OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA 95 88 68 90 88 90 62 99 76 90 James Butler is the lynchpin of our defense and our secondary. A definite impact player at his size and speed; Butler is the top free safety in the ACC, and is on the shortlist for All-American. He will be giving a lot of help to our secondary corners. #15, Nathan Burton - Sr-RS 6'2", 200 lbs 9 tackles 1-18 returning punts for 1 TD OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA 65 74 62 70 72 76 52 76 62 80 Nate Burton will see his playing time mostly on special teams. #30, Avery Robertson - Fr-RS 6'2", 190 lbs OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA 59 78 59 48 76 80 52 80 59 78 Robertson has some potential, but needs a good bit of development before we'll feel comfortable with him taking over for Butler next 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) |
2004 Roster: Strong Safeties - Grade C+
#20, Dawan Landry - Jr-RS 6'2", 215 lbs 85 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 breakups 1-12 receiving OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA 82 85 68 76 85 87 59 86 74 90 Dawan Landry is a converted quarterback who has found a nice home at SS. He has played awfully well here, and gives us a pair of very good safeties. #18, Chris Reis - Jr 6'0", 210 lbs 37 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 breakups, FF OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA 72 74 62 80 74 76 52 78 68 85 A fan favorite, Chris Reis is one of those players who leaves his heart on the field on every play. He moves up this year - listed as a Strong Safety (and a possibility to start there if Landry moves to FS next season), but he will start at Outside Linebacker this season. #37, Joe Gaston - So 5'10", 195 lbs 9 tackles, FF OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA 59 76 59 56 72 72 48 76 65 80 Joe will be a special teamer this season. In case of an emergency at Strong Safety, we'll be seeing Reis move into the starting position there rather than OLB. (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) |
2004 Roster: Kickers - Grade C-
#33, David Jordan - So-RS 6'4", 210 lbs OV AW KP KA 65 62 88 78 David may be the best kicker we have, but that's not saying much right now. #18, Travis Bell - Fr-RS 6'1", 205 lbs OV AW KP KA 59 52 82 80 Simply an emergency option. (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) |
2004 Roster: Punters - Grade C-
#14, Andy Thomson - Sr-RS 5'11", 180 lbs 24 punts, 954 yards (39.8 avg) OV AW KP KA 62 68 82 78 Thomson is a lefty punter who took over the starting job late last season. He is very erratic. (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) |
2004 Roster: Special Teams
Kick Returners: CB Kenny Scott RB Rashaun Grant Punt Returner: RB Rashaun Grant Grant and Scott both have the speed and agility to be outstanding returners. |
2004 huve Watch
#31, Glenn Sharpe - Jr 5'11", 181 lbs 5 tackles, 1 interception, 4 breakups OV SP ST AW AG AC CT JM TK SA 78 90 48 76 92 91 56 90 52 90 huve is third on the Miami depth chart, and should be seeing significant time 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) |
Overall, our roster is thin but decent - we have good young skill position players on offense, at least, and that's where we are going to build. We're set at QB for three seasons, RB for four, and WR for 2-3... the defensive line should be fine as well. We really need offensive line recruits, and special teamers in the worst way.
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Team Discipline
Team Suspensions: None Team Discipline: B Discipline Points Left: 75 Wanted to put this information up someplace - we'll see during the season how useful it actually is. |
Playbook
Our playbook this season consists of: Ace - Normal (2 WR, 2 TE, RB) Ace - Bunch (3 WR, TE, RB) Ace - Slot (3 WR, TE, RB) I-Form - Normal (2 WR, TE, RB, FB) I-Form - Slot (3 WR, RB, FB) Shotgun - Normal (3 WR, TE, RB) Shotgun - 2 Back Slot (3 WR, 2 RB) Shotgun - Bunch (3 WR, TE, RB) Wishbone - Normal (WR, TE, 2 RB, FB) A good mixture, I think - both of the 2 RB sets (2-Back Slot and Wishbone) will feature P.J. Daniels and Rashaun Grant. Grant will also start in the Ace Bunch formation, to give an opportunity for P.J. to rest. Our other major substitution will be Eziemefe in the Wishbone. |
Coach Report Card
Kevin Donnelly (0-0), First Year Coach Prestige: **** "Congratulations on being appointed the new head coach at Georgia Tech. Job Security: C Next Game: Week 2 at Samford |
2004 Preseason:
SI Cover: LOLB Matt Grootegoed, USC It's That Time... Grootegoed, USC is our pick to win the 2004 National Championship. Preseason Top 25 Hopes Renew: The preseason poll has the Hurricanes at #5. 1. USC 2. Oklahoma 3. LSU 4. Georgia 5. Miami 6. Florida State 7. Texas 8. Ohio State 9. Michigan 10. Florida 11. Tennessee 12. Auburn 13. Virginia 14. Kansas State 15. Clemson 16. Iowa 17. Nebraska 18. Louisville 19. West Virginia 20. North Carolina State 21. Minnesota 22. Wisconsin 23. Cal 24. Maryland 25. Utah 27. Virginia Tech 35. Georgia Tech 45. Wake Forest 62. Connecticut 66. North Carolina 94. Duke Heisman Watch: Heisman Dark Horse? The news is spreading about Leinart's ability on the football field. QB Matt Leinart, USC (Jr-RS) HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Sr) QB Jason White, Oklahoma (Sr-RS) QB Brad Smith, Missouri (Jr-RS) HB Carnell Williams, Auburn (Sr) Preseason All-Americans Young Guns: Miller, the All-American TE from Virginia, is looking forward to the 2004 season. First Team: QB Brad Smith, Missouri HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State HB Carnell Williams, Auburn WR Braylon Edwards, Michigan WR Mark Clayton, Oklahoma TE Heath Miler, Virginia T Rob Petitti, Pittsburgh T Alex Barron, Florida State G C.J. Brooks, Maryland C Vince Carter, Oklahoma G Elton Brown, Virginia DE Shaun Cody, USC DE David Pollack, Georgia DE Marcus Spears, LSU DT Anttaj Hawthorne, Wisconsin OLB Derrick Johnson, Texas MLB Channing Crowder, Florida MLB Kirk Morrison, San Diego State CB Antrel Rolle, Miami CB Corey Webster, LSU FS Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin SS Jamaal Brimmer, UNLV K Connor Hughes, Virginia P Tom Malone, USC Second Team: QB Matt Leinart, USC HB Cedric Benson, Texas HB Anthony Davis, Wisconsin WR Martin Nance, Miami (OH) WR Geoff McArthur, Cal TE Matt Herian, Nebraska T Nick Kaczur, Toledo T Wesley Britt, Alabama G David Baas, Michigan G Aaron Lips, Lousiana Tech C Greg Eslinger, Minnesota DE Matt Roth, Iowa DE Bill Swancutt, Oregon State DE Don Cody, Oklahoma DT Mike Patterson, USC MLB Abdul Hodge, Iowa MLB Rian Wallace, Temple OLB Michael Boley, Southern Mississippi CB Jimmy Williams, Virginia Tech CB Marlin Jackson, Michigan FS Josh Bullocks, Nebraska FS Thomas Davis, Georgia K Trey Dicarlo, Oklahoma P Dustin Colquitt, Tennessee Preseason All-ACC First Team: QB Charlie Whitehurst, Clemson HB Chris Barclay, Wake Forest HB Wali Lundy, Virginia FB Quadtrine Hill, Miami WR Jason Anderson, Wake Forest WR Craphonso Thorpe, Florida State TE Heath Miller, Virginia T Alex Barron, Florida State G C.J. Brooks, Maryland C David Castillo, Florida State G Elton Brown, Virginia T Ray Willis, Florida State DE Mario Williams, North Carolina State DE Chris Canty, Virginia DT Andrew Hoffman, Virginia DT Orien Harris, Miami MLB Michael Baaqee, Virginia Tech MLB Leroy Hill, Clemson OLB Darryl Blackstock, Virginia CB Justin Miller, Clemson CB Antrel Rolle, Miami FS James Butler, Georgia Tech SS Andre Mattox, North Carolina State K Connor Hughes, Virginia P Vinnie Burns, Virginia Tech Second Team: QB Chris Rix, Florida State HB Frank Gore, Miami HB T.A. McClendon, North Carolina State FB Jason Snelling, Virginia WR Tramain Hall, North Carolina State WR Dominic Robinson, Florida State TE Kevin Everett, Miami T Eric Winston, Miami G Cedric Johnson, Clemson C Jason Brown, North Carolina G Chris Myers, Miami T John Dunn, Virginia Tech DE Shawne Merriman, Maryland DE Eric Moore, Florida State DT Jonathan Lewis, Virginia Tech DT Travis Johnson, Florida State OLB Roger McIntosh, Miami MLB Ahmad Brooks, Virginia OLB A.J. Nicholson, Florida State CB Jimmy Williams, Virginia Tech CB Domonique Foxworth, Maryland FS Jermaine Hardy, Virginia SS Jerome Carter, Florida State K Nick Novack, Maryland P Eyn Plackemeier, Wake Forest Preseason ACC Prediction 1. Miami 2. Florida State 3. Virginia 4. Clemson 5. North Carolina State 6. Maryland 7. Virginia Tech 8. Georgia Tech 9. Wake Forest 10. North Carolina 11. Duke Toughest Places to Play No Place Like Home: The Swamp can intimidate even the mightiest of opponents. 1. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ("The Swamp"), Florida (90,177) 2. Neyland Stadium, Tennessee (105,038) 3. Ohio Stadium ("The Horseshoe"), Ohio State (104,870) 4. Tiger Stadium ("Death Valley"), LSU (90,974) 5. Autzen Stadium ("The Autzen Zoo"), Oregon (57,701) 6. Husky Stadium, Washington (71,906) 7. Kyle Field ("12th Man"), Texas A&namp;M (76,243) 8. Camp Randall Stadium, Wisconsin (78,486) 9. Memorial Stadium ("Sea of Red"), Nebraska (77,754) 10. Sanford Stadium ("Between the Hedges"), Georgia (92,058) 11. Kinnick Stadium, Iowa (65,798) 12. Michigan Stadium ("The Big HOuse"), Michigan (110,918) 13. Lane Stadium, Virginia Tech (62,031) 14. Doak Campbell Stadium, Florida State (83,149) 15. Notre Dame Stadium ("The Golden Dome"), Notre Dame (80,795) 16. Clemson Memorial Stadium ("Death Valley"), Clemson (76,079) 17. Beaver Stadium ("Happy Valley"), Penn State (105,629) 18. Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Oklahoma (83,202) 19. Jordan-Hare Stadium ("The Jungle"), Auburn (85,203) 20. Carrier Dome ("The Loud House"), Syracuse (41,177) 21. Bryant-Denny Stadium, Alabama (82,388) 22. KSU Stadium, Kansas State (47,110) 23. Mountaineer Field, West Virginia (52,205) 24. Martin Stadium, Washington State (33,331) 25. Miami Stadium, Miami (58,135) |
Well, we're not popular in the preseason. The ACC is pretty highly thought of this year - 6 top-25 teams and 10/12 in the top 50. As always, we'll be facing a handful of All-Americans throughout the course of the season, but get no respect at all - our only appearance on any preseason team is FS James Butler as First Team All-ACC.
For anyone who hasn't been following NCAA 2005, one new feature this year is the home field - no major surprises in the top few "Toughest Places to Play", although I would have thought Notre Dame & Touchdown Jesus might be higher. |
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Excellent to see the return of the Huve watch! |
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That just isn't right. 12? *sighs* We went the wrong way. Kick out FSU and go back to the glorious 8. |
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Actually it isn't right, it's 9 of 11. Keep forgetting BC isn't counted. |
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Well, that too, but anything in double digits is just wrong for the ACC. ;) |
Week One: Game of the Week
#1 USC at Virginia Tech Preview: #1 USC (0-0) Overall: A Offense: A- Defense: A+ Special Teams: A+ Virginia Tech (0-0) Overall: B+ Offense: B+ Defense: A- Special Teams: B+
Players of the Game: QB M. Leinart (USC): 12-24, 286 Yds, 3 TD RB C. Humes (VT): 23-103 Rushing for 1 TD, 2-55 Receiving for 1 TD Nothing like starting the season off with a huge upset. Leinart had a huge game, but the USC defense couldn't hold - surprising, and possibly an indicator for either the strength of the ACC... or the strength of home field advantage. |
Week One Results:
SI Cover: RB Cedric Humes, Virginia Tech They All Add Up Hokies get a W in non-conference action against USC. Top 10 Not Part of the Plan: #1 USC is looking to regroup after their opening weekend loss to Virginia Tech. 1. Oklahoma (38) (0-0): BYE 2. LSU (21) (0-0): BYE 3. Georgia (1) (0-0): BYE 4. Miami (2) (0-0): BYE 5. Florida State (1) (0-0): BYE 6. Texas (0-0): BYE 7. Ohio State (0-0): BYE 8. Michigan (0-0): BYE 9. Florida (0-0): BYE 10. Tennessee (0-0): BYE Dropped out of Top Ten: #1 USC Heisman Watch: Household Name: Oklahoma's Senior quarterback White is the early favorite to win the 2004 Heisman. QB Matt Leinart, USC (Jr-RS): 12-24, 286 Yds, 3 TD HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Sr) QB Jason White, Oklahoma (Sr-RS) QB Brad Smith, Missouri (Jr-RS) HB Carnell Williams, Auburn (Sr) Players of the Week (NCAA) RB Cedric Humes (Jr-RS), Virginia Tech: 23-103-1 Rushing, 2-55-1 Receiving OLB James Anderson (Jr-RS), Virginia Tech: 10 Tackles (5 TFL), 2 Sacks (ACC) RB Cedric Humes (Jr-RS), Virginia Tech: 23-103-1 Rushing, 2-55-1 Receiving OLB James Anderson (Jr-RS), Virginia Tech: 10 Tackles (5 TFL), 2 Sacks ACC Standings 1. Virginia Tech (1-0, 0-0) 2. Clemson (0-0, 0-0) 3. Maryland (0-0, 0-0) 4. Georgia Tech (0-0, 0-0) 5. Florida State (0-0, 0-0) 6. Wake Forest (0-0, 0-0) 7. Duke (0-0, 0-0) 8. North Carolina State (0-0, 0-0) 9. Virginia (0-0, 0-0) 10. North Carolina (0-0, 0-0) 11. Miami (0-0, 0-0) |
Week Two: Game of the Week
#5 Florida State at #4 Miami Preview: #5 Florida State (0-0) Overall: A- Offense: A Defense: A- Special Teams: A #4 Miami (0-0) Overall: A- Offense: A- Defense: A- Special Teams: A-
Players of the Game: RB L. Washington (FSU): 4-70-1 Receiving, 20-87 Rushing OLB R. McIntosh (MIA): 12 Tackles (6 TFL), 3 Sacks, FF, FR After all the classic matchups in years past... no chance for the 'Noles in this one, falling behind early and never threatening to make it a game. |
Week Two Action
Samford at Georgia Tech Preview: Samford (0-0) Overall: D+ Offense: C Defense: C- Special Teams: C Key Players: WR #11 (80 Ovr) CB #26 (72 Ovr) QB #12 (70 Ovr) Georgia Tech (0-0) Overall: B Offense: B Defense: B Special Teams: C+ Not the way we wanted to start the season - in the week leading up to our opening game, DE Eric Henderson gets in some trouble. The leader of our defensive line gets knocked for violating team rules - late to the last team meeting. We're not going to need him this game, but decide to suspend him for the first half. Starting in place of Eric Henderson will be fifth-year senior Chirod Williams. As expected, our running game has little trouble against the I-AA Bulldogs, although all we have to show for it in the first quarter is a 3-0 lead. We extend to 10-0 with P.J.'s first touchdown run of the season early in the second quarter. The highlight of the first half is a 47-yard Reggie Ball to Damarius Bilbo touchdown pass - Ball bootlegging to the left and finding Bilbo in single coverage with a six-inch height advantage on the corner. Halftime: Georgia Tech 17, Samford 0 We sit some players at the start of the second half - P.J. takes a seat for the day, finishing just short of 100 yards. Nate Curry and Reuben Houston are also finished to let some of the younger players build up some gameday experience. Reggie Ball remains in charge at the start of the third quarter, however - long enough to engineer another touchdown drive before passing the reins to Pat Carter. Eric Henderson, after sitting out the first half, comes in the third and promptly sprains his elbow. He'll be out for four weeks - long enough to miss a few huge games. Final: Georgia Tech 38, Samford 7
Leading Passers: GT QB Reggie Ball 10-25, 216 yards, 2 TD, Int GT QB Patrick Carter 5-7, 71 yards SAM QB #12 9-22, 148 yards, TD Leading Rushers: GT HB P.J. Daniels 11-94, TD GT HB Rashaun Grant 5-34 GT QB Patrick Carter 4-25, TD GT HB Chris Woods 4-18, TD GT QB Reggie Ball 13-17 SAM QB #12 15-75 SAM HB #25 12-21 Leading Recievers: GT WR Calvin Johnson 5-153, TD GT WR Levon Thomas 5-63 GT WR Damarius Bilbo 2-59, TD SAM WR #88 3-41 TD Outstanding Defensive Players: GT DE Travis Parker 4 Tackles (2 TFL), 2 Sacks SAM CB #27 8 Tackles (TFL), Sack SAM ROLB #21 6 Tackles (3 TFL), 2 Sacks Players of the Game: WR Calvin Johnson (GT): 5-153 Receiving for 1 TD QB #12 (SAM): 9-22, 148 Yards Passing, 1 TD; 15-75 Rushing |
Week Two Results:
SI Cover: Miami v. Florida State Clutch! Miami (1-0) takes down their bitter rival #5 Florida State 29-7. Top 10 Not Getting it Done: #5 Florida State leaves Miami with a heartbreaking 29-7 defeat. 1. Oklahoma (43) (1-0): W 31-21 Bowling Green 2. LSU (20) (1-0): W 69-21 Oregon State 3. Georgia (1-0): W 45-0 Georgia State 4. Miami (1-0): W 29-7 Florida State 5. Texas (1-0): W 38-20 North Texas 6. Ohio State (1-0): W 43-21 Cincinnati 7. Michigan (1-0): W 62-7 Miami University 8. Florida (1-0): 31-14 Middle Tennessee State 9. Tennessee (1-0): 31-13 UNLV 10. USC (1-1): W 24-14 BYU Dropped out of Top Ten: #5 Florida State Coach Report Card "Last week's win over Samford brought praise from all the Atlanta sports writers." Job Security: C Average Attendance: 59,456 Next Game: Week 3 at #15 Clemson Heisman Watch: Leading the Trojans: The Junior Leinhart looks to have a great season at the QB position. QB Matt Leinart, USC (Jr-RS): 31-59, 609 Yds, 5 TD HB Darren Sproles, Kansas State (Sr): 12-73 Rushing, 2 TD QB Jason White, Oklahoma (Sr-RS): 16-28, 258 Yds, 3 TD; 10-12 Rushing HB Reggie Bush, USC (So): 24-96-1 Rushing, 5-148-2 Receiving QB Brad Smith, Missouri (Jr-RS): 15-30, 292 Yds; 7-42 Rushing, 3 Total TDs Players of the Week (NCAA) QB Joe Dailey (So), Nebraska: 21-26, 370 Yds; 7-25 Rushing, 7 Total TDs FS Willis Barringer (So-RS), Michigan: 5 Tackles (2 TFL), Sack, Int, 2 FF, TD (ACC) HB T.A. McClendon (Jr), NC State: 19-188-3 RUshing; 15 Receiving Yards, TD OLB Roger McIntosh (Jr-RS), Miami: 12 Tackles (6 TFL), 3 Sacks, FF, FR ACC Standings 1. Clemson (1-0, 1-0): W, 38-34 Wake Forest 2. Miami (1-0, 1-0): W, 29-7 Florida State 3. Georgia Tech (1-0, 0-0): W, 38-7 Samford 4. North Carolina State (1-0, 0-0): W, 68-13 Richmond 5. Virginia (1-0, 0-0): W, 52-21 Temple 6. Maryland (1-0, 0-0): W, 38-17 Northern Illinois 7. Duke (1-0, 0-0): W, 32-24 Navy 8. North Carolina (1-0, 0-0): W 52-21 William and Mary 9. Virginia Tech (1-0, 0-0): BYE 10. Florida State (0-1, 0-1): L, 7-29 Miami 11. Wake Forest (0-1, 0-1): L, 34-38 Clemson |
Enjoying this one.. nice to see Brad Smith in the heisman hunt. :) He's been good for my dynasty as well.
I really like the player violations part of this game, makes you think what to do with some top players and big games. Todd |
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I agree - although I wish there was a slider for it. Seems that in general there are an awful lot of these - going through the NCAA, looks like about 3/4 of all teams have at least one guy suspended for each game they play, and that seems a bit much. |
Week Three Action Georgia Tech at #15 Clemson Preview: Clemson (1-0) Overall: B Offense: B Defense: B Special Teams: B Key Players: WR A. Currie (2 Rec TD) QB C. WhiteHurst (349 Pass Yds) CB J. Miller (KR TD) Although it's tempting to take the redshirt off of freshman Darrell Robertson to take over the Right End position with Henderson's injury; we'll stick with Chirod Williams for the next three weeks. He should be back in time for the Miami game. Bad news about FB Jimmy Dixon: "Our team meeting was interrupted rudely when Dixon decided he no longer wanted to be a part of it. This action is unacceptable and has to stop." I agree - and although it hurts against a strong Clemson team, Dixon is suspended for the game. Clemson looks to be a solid team on the surface - a great passing game, and a very solid pass defense - but has surprising weaknesses for a top 15 team. The passing game is led by Jr-RS Quarterback Charlie Whitehurst - Whitehurst is a pocket passer, with decent mobility. His primary target is speedster Airse Currie, but Chris Baham and Chansi Stuckey are good two and three receivers. I expect a number of 3-wide sets to be thrown against me, especially with the secondary trouble we have. The Clemson running game is nothing to write home about - Duane Coleman is a decent back, but not a real standout. Aside from Senior Cedric Johnson at LG, the offensive line is nothing spectacular. The defensive line, simply put, is horrible. They are backed up by an allstar middle backer in Leroy Hill - speed and tackling, he is the complete package (OVR 94). Justin Miller is a true shutdown corner and will be giving Nate Curry fits all day. Their second corner isn't bad, but there is a large dropoff before the Nickel back, and we'll look to take advantage of that. Our main objective here is to run the ball - a lot. Clemson beat Wake last week by a field goal; but Wake's starting tailback (Chris Barclay) put up almost 200 yards and two scores, and as a team WF went well over 300. I think we have better talent running the ball, but we'll see. We lose the toss, and go on defense - the first play sees Stuckey beat Gerris Wilkinson for a 25-yard gain. Whitehurst hits his first three passes, but on third and four the Tigers run a play-action - Wilkinson comes in on the weakside blitz and hammers CW as he throws. The ball is up in the air, and Mansfield Wrotto comes down with it - a huge interception, and something to charge up the team. We move right into our gameplan - lots of P.J. Daniels, and chewing up the clock. Reggie Ball breaks a nice option keeper off to get inside the ten, and Daniels carries it in on third and goal from the three. Our offensive line is holding blocks well against Clemson's defensive line; we go 39 yards on seven plays, all on the ground and take a 7-0 lead. Kenny Scott makes a stop in the backfield on third down to force a punt on the next Clemson possession, and we follow the same plan - taking our time into the second quarter, and P.J. takes it in again. The next drive turns out to be Chris Reis making an outstanding interception inside the thirty - and this is where the running game pays off, as Reggie Ball gets single coverage on Calvin Johnson after a playfake. We're on top 21-0 now, and the Death Valley crowd is silent. Whitehurst is doing well to get the ball to his receivers, but a number of screens and short hitches aren't necessarily paying off as our corners are tackling well. A fourth-and-two conversion at midfield keeps the Tigers' best drive so far moving, and we see our defensive line starting to sub in and out. A big run up the middle puts Clemson into the red zone for the first time today, but a droped pass forces Bowden to settle for three. But with under a minute to play, another playfake shakes Calvin Johnson free again - a good five yards behind the defense and Reggie's second read turns into a 52-yard touchdown catch. We go into the half with a lead I didn't expect - I thought the run game would be effective, but didn't think this much. Halftime: Georgia Tech 28, Clemson 3 We exchange scores to start the third quarter, and are finally forced to punt. I'm not entirely sure what's going on here - our offensive line is just clicking against this Clemson front, much better than we did against Samford. Much of the reason has to do with the poor Clemson front line - not only are they not the most talented bunch, but shaken confidence-wise as well. We haven't broken off any 40-yarders like I saw in NCAA 2004 - it's a consistant 5-6 yards every carry almost regardless of who carries the ball, and it's all the offensive line pushing back the defense. The confidence meter has been completely empty on the Clemson D-Line since the mid-second quarter. Another reason is turnovers - we picked Whitehurst off twice in the first half, and once in the fourth quarter. If it wasn't for Wake's dominant performance on the ground as well, I'd be looking to immediately change sliders; but as it stands I'll be happy with the win and see what happens to the Tigers next week before seeing if it's the settings or just a horrible defense. Final: Georgia Tech 49, Clemson 6
Leading Passers: GT QB Reggie Ball 6-11, 120 yards, 2 TD CLEM QB Charlie Whitehurst 12-31, 132 yards, 3 Int Leading Rushers: GT HB P.J. Daniels 26-165, 3 TD GT HB Rashaun Grant 11-82, TD GT QB Reggie Ball 6-68 GT HB Chris Woods 4-25, TD CLEM HB Duane Coleman 12-85 Leading Recievers: GT WR Calvin Johnson 2-78, 2 TD GT WR Nate Curry 2-17 CLEM WR Chansi Stuckey 6-70 Outstanding Defensive Players: GT DT Mansfield Wrotto 2 Tackles (2 TFL), Sack, Int GT CB Reuben Houston 6 Tackles (1 TFL) CLEM FS Travis Pugh 9 Tackles CLEM MLB Leroy Hill 8 Tackles (1 TFL) Players of the Game: HB P.J. Daniels (GT): 26-165-3 Rushing K S. Furr (CLEM): 2-2 FG, Long of 38 |
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