CJ Leggett update

[buzz_wiser©]

Well, you probably know better than I but there are some jobs that you get hired for that you still need training, certification and trips to that conference where quality control guidelines are cemented in to the consciousness of the employee. Hope playing CJ is not like throwing the guy onto your most important account before he even knows the right codes to use.

I agree with this. But did we see the rate of attrition being as issue as it has been lately.
Has our lack luster defensive play forced us to use our seemingly "ace in the whole" in an effort to keep the offense rolling? The ZL injury wil loom larger than expected. But maybe I'm looking at things thru rose colored glasses myself? ?
In no way would I NOT want the coaching staff to do whatever needs to be done to make the team get the W. Becoming bowl eligibal when the delta charter heads south should be the goal for the day! No matter who you touches the turf

 

[GaTech4ever]

Of course they are. It's not a coincidence that CP is the lead blocker so often. I'm not sure you call it scripted but it's definitely having players in the right position.

I think this is true some of the time. But when its Perkins, Hill, and Zenon out there I'm 99% sure they choose themselves which side they start on.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

You can always redshirt him later...Right?

We played Bostic as a true freshman, then redshirted him the next year. Or does that only work in cases of injury?

We can't afford to redshirt him next year, we lose both Laskey and Days.

 

[johncu]

Leggett is probably the starter next year. This PT could be really valuable for him.

 

[GT_Inta-neer]

Have we played three B-backs in any game this season? I am not sure about burning his shirt if he is only third string right now. Yeah, I know game experience is valuable, but that extra year would be nice for depth purposes. Plus, it is not like Days and Connors can't fill in for Laskey by themselves, I just don't see us gaining much extra by playing Leggett now in regards to winning the game. The only reason to play him is for experience, but if that was the plan why not get him reps from game one this season?

 

[Ibeeballin]

Is anyone else concerned with a turnover on the mesh or Thomas getting killed because of missed block or blocking the wrong guy?

lol This was happening when Laskey was in the lineup

 

[GTJackets]

This is kinda hard to square with PJ's earlier comment that he will not burn the redshirt for four plays a game. I have a lot of confidence in Days, but I am excited about the prospect of seeing CJ today. I guess we'll know in a few hours!

Not really. It was easy for him to say that at the time. He had a healthy Laskey, a healthy Connors and a healthy Days in case of emergency. Take Laskey out of the rotation for a few games and he doesn't really have any other choice. He had also said he wanted to keep Days at A because he thought it would be better for him.

Not saying I agree with it, but CPJ doesn't have the luxury of trying to get by with Connors until Laskey gets back. If rumors are to be believed it could cost him his job. And if something happens to Connors or Days today, then everybody rushes back to the boards to bash him for not getting CJ some experience.

Coaching really is a tough job, isn't it?

 

[zhavenor]

I think it would be easier to do that fo

Not really. It was easy for him to say that at the time. He had a healthy Laskey, a healthy Connors and a healthy Days in case of emergency. Take Laskey out of the rotation for a few games and he doesn't really have any other choice. He had also said he wanted to keep Days at A because he thought it would be better for him.

Not saying I agree with it, but CPJ doesn't have the luxury of trying to get by with Connors until Laskey gets back. If rumors are to be believed it could cost him his job. And if something happens to Connors or Days today, then everybody rushes back to the boards to bash him for not getting CJ some experience.

Coaching really is a tough job, isn't it?

What rumors?

 

[Techster]

You can always redshirt him later...Right?

We played Bostic as a true freshman, then redshirted him the next year. Or does that only work in cases of injury?

Same with Isaiah Johnson. Could have played last year, but wanted an extra year to fortify that knee so he took a redshirt. You can redshirt at any time.

 

[Jay Alexander]

One thing we can be certain of is that Leggett will not redshirt next year.

 

[jeffgt14]

I'm think Conners may hold him off now.

 

[Jonathan Dees]

I think we expect Laskey to be back.... Days will get all the carries(and hats off to him) with Connors spelling until Laskey is back.

 

[GTNavyNuke]

Next year we will wish that Leggett had experience this year.

 

[johncu]

Next year we will wish that Leggett had experience this year.

Meh, I think game experience is a bit overrated for non-QB positions. That same rationale resulted in Josh Nesbitt playing in 2007 and you can bet PJ was pissed at Gailey for that when 2011 rolled around and we were left with only Tevin Washington.

I'd rather have a RS-senior Leggett still around in 2018.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

A few things we know for sure, Leggett should be a lot better as a 5th yr sr than as a true frosh. Most of this year is already gone. He doesn't have a firm grasp on the offense yet. Experience in games helps, but not 8 carries a game running a limited play set because he doesn't know where to go. That last scenario limits the scope of our offense that is just now hitting it's stride. I say play him only if he provides a better chance to win.

 

[dhbartlett12]

Meh, I think game experience is a bit overrated for non-QB positions. That same rationale resulted in Josh Nesbitt playing in 2007 and you can bet PJ was pissed at Gailey for that when 2011 rolled around and we were left with only Tevin Washington.

I'd rather have a RS-senior Leggett still around in 2018.

Meh. Leggett being around in 2018 just mean we wont recruit that extra BB in 2018 who might just end up being better than him. I prefer letting freshman play. That's more active guys on the team and more recruits which means more active guys on the team.

 

[jeffgt14]

Meh. Leggett being around in 2018 just mean we wont recruit that extra BB in 2018 who might just end up being better than him. I prefer letting freshman play. That's more active guys on the team and more recruits which means more active guys on the team.

Wait a second. What are we gonna do? Wait, okay, I know. Here's what we do. We just go to the time machine, then when I get back to the past, I tell her not to do the experiment. Then she won't even be her. That'll work, right?
No, no, wait a second. She already is here. So, that must mean I didn't go back in time, right?
No, wait, hold on. It just means I haven't done it yet. Okay, so, I go back an tell her not to do the experiment. Then I won't have to do it either because she won't be here. Then I won't have to come back and save her, right?
But then, wait. Why am I still here?
How does this time travel work?

 

[awbuzz]

Can he play linebacker? Just kidding.

Deep down we know you weren't

 

[GTJackets]

I think it would be easier to do that fo

What rumors?

Beginning of the season it was reported through message board rumors (no official news reports) that CPJ had to win the Coastal to keep his job. I like to think that wasn't a hard rule though. It's been a better season overall than most expected.

 

[johncu]

Meh. Leggett being around in 2018 just mean we wont recruit that extra BB in 2018 who might just end up being better than him. I prefer letting freshman play. That's more active guys on the team and more recruits which means more active guys on the team.

Think about it this way: are you glad we didn't redshirt Attaochu? We just recruited another DE that might end up being better than him. Simple, right?