2021 Preseason Thread

[YJMD]

Is he healthy? I could’ve sworn he was out with an injury?

He had an off-season injury, so wasn't a full go at start of camp.

 

[Em_Jae20]

 

[gville_jacket]

He had an off-season injury, so wasn't a full go at start of camp.

Last I heard it was only expected to be out the first week or two so given that timeline he should be back in time for Clemson.

 

[ChasonBaller]

According to sources from Adam (ChasonBaller) Schefter, Dylan Deveney got injured and has his right arm in a sling. Was told it is not serious but I cannot confirm that yet.

 

[CuseJacket]

 

[CuseJacket]

How does one find all the post practice interviews? I looked on YT with no luck. There was a clip from the NIL thread about Adonicas Sanders so there is at least one I haven’t seen. Was it not released?

I’m so accustomed to everything being posted here that I realized I don’t really know how to find them.

https://ramblinwreck.com/multimedia-football-fall-camp-day-10/ (that's the AS one)

https://ramblinwreck.com/sports/m-footbl/ that's the general football link

Also direct YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/user/RamblinWreckTube/videos

 

[CuseJacket]

 

[Recleb]

Some upbeat comments from a BC beat writer on CGC. Surprised where he puts their coach, given their performance his first season.

ACC Head Coach Rankings For 2021

Staff writer Mitchell Wolfe ranks the head coaches for every football team in the ACC. Where does Jeff Hafley rank? Who takes the top spot?

www.si.com

 

[MidtownJacket]

Some upbeat comments from a BC beat writer on CGC. Surprised where he puts their coach, given their performance his first season.

ACC Head Coach Rankings For 2021

Staff writer Mitchell Wolfe ranks the head coaches for every football team in the ACC. Where does Jeff Hafley rank? Who takes the top spot?

www.si.com

Interesting - was surprised by this bit:
“Apparently, Collins has not endeared himself to the local media and is somewhat abrasive. But from an outsider’s perspective, the players seem bought in and Georgia Tech was extremely competitive against nearly every opponent last year.”

First I have heard of this?

 

[wesgt123]

Interesting - was surprised by this bit:
“Apparently, Collins has not endeared himself to the local media and is somewhat abrasive. But from an outsider’s perspective, the players seem bought in and Georgia Tech was extremely competitive against nearly every opponent last year.”

First I have heard of this?

Yeah I heard that on a podcast from him the other day where he said the same thing at the beginning of the segment. From that point on I didn’t listen to what he had to say lol clearly doesn’t know what he’s talking about

 

[goldfella]

Yeah I heard that on a podcast from him the other day where he said the same thing at the beginning of the segment. From that point on I didn’t listen to what he had to say lol clearly doesn’t know what he’s talking about

Maybe he was thinking about CPJ...

 

[MidtownJacket]

Maybe he was thinking about CPJ...

Legitimately that was my first thought. I was like, oh is this an old write up?

 

[wesgt123]

Maybe he was thinking about CPJ...

If he was then he needs to find another profession lol

 

[YJMD]

Can't find a way to comment or contact him directly. Would be nice to know his reason for writing that or podcasting it. I agree in the absence of context it's more likely an old reference to CPJ, but maybe there's something behind it.

 

[gville_jacket]

Can't find a way to comment or contact him directly. Would be nice to know his reason for writing that or podcasting it. I agree in the absence of context it's more likely an old reference to CPJ, but maybe there's something behind it.

A lot of the radio shows or media events that Collins comes in as a guest to, a lot of times he's openly inviting the media to come watch practice and go through a tour. Him not trying to get along with the media would really be the opposite of his heavy prioritization of brand creation. Branding and marketing is a big deal for him and the program so those comments by that reporter seem really out of place.

 

[LargeFO]

I LOL'd out of the chair on that one. Dude is either confused with a previous coach or completely oblivious.

 

[GoJacketsInRaleigh]

Can't find a way to comment or contact him directly. Would be nice to know his reason for writing that or podcasting it. I agree in the absence of context it's more likely an old reference to CPJ, but maybe there's something behind it.

Have at it...

https://twitter.com/mitchelltwolfe?lang=en

 

[YJMD]

Have at it...

https://twitter.com/mitchelltwolfe?lang=en

Thanks. I don't tweet and don't care enough to sign up for this purpose.

 

[bobongo]

This quote jumped out at me from the latest AJC article:

“I think our defensive backs realize that it’s coming because of our defensive line,” safeties coach Nathan Burton said. “Our defensive line has progressed so much. (In practice), they’re making the quarterback uncomfortable in the pocket, and we have a good offensive line.”

Exactly what question was asked isn't in the article. But it's about the secondary and quoting Nate Burton. I find it very interesting (telling?) that his answer went to optimism for the D-line. That he, the safeties coach, is optimistic about the pass rush from the front 4 helping his group. Moreso, that he mentions off-hand and as if it's a known fact: "we have a good offensive line.” No one who watched the team the last two years would take that on faith. That makes me think he really believes it, based on what his group is going against in practice. At least, that it's much improved from prior year's practices.

What if Tech is above average in the ACC on both lines this season? With our secondary and RB talent, Sims at QB. If we can find a couple LBs and WRs to step up. All of a sudden, Tech might be a pretty decent team.

I know I'm looking through my gold glasses, but I can't help associating this team in my mind with the '69 Mets championship year. They'd never come close to a winning season before, but in spring training, I remember that Don Seaver, or Cleon Jones or somebody (can't remember which player) said he looked around and thought this looks like a pretty good team all of a sudden.

Not saying we're going to win any championship, but things can change very quickly. You get some pieces to plug into vital spots (key transfers), some maturing of players, some guys come back from injury, and add a little serendipity here and there and the team starts to come together and gel - and just maybe we could end up with a season to remember.

 

[forensicbuzz]

I know I'm looking through my gold glasses, but I can't help associating this team in my mind with the '69 Mets championship year. They'd never come close to a winning season before, but in spring training, I remember that Don Seaver, or Cleon Jones or somebody (can't remember which player) said he looked around and thought this looks like a pretty good team all of a sudden.

Not saying we're going to win any championship, but things can change very quickly. You get some pieces to plug into vital spots (key transfers), some maturing of players, some guys come back from injury, and add a little serendipity here and there and the team starts to come together and gel - and just maybe we could end up with a season to remember.

69 Mets not really a good team to bring up on a Board with a lot of Atlanta fans.