Do y’all think Tech can ever put it together ?

[GTL]

I think he had that plan years ago, and let it go. Strategic red-shirting works a lot better when our linemen don’t graduate after 3-3 1/2 years. We already lose players early—losing them after giving up a year of eligibility is even harder. We’re lucky when we have seniors playing. I haven’t seen too many red-shirt seniors.
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I have to agree; early graduation can be as devastating as injuries. However, a quick count on the roster shows we have 11 (!) RS-SRs coming back this year - this bodes well, I think and pretty sure this indicates PJ is still using red-shirts as a tool.

 

[tmhunter52]

Did we establish the criteria of what constitutes putting it all together again?

 

[wesgt123]

Did we establish the criteria of what constitutes putting it all together again?

Think big. National Championship

 

[MWBATL]

The planets aligned perfectly that year. I'd prefer not to wait for the next alignment.

Yeah, that seems to happen about once every 35 or so years.....not sure I would be around for the next one!

 

[alagold]

I have to agree; early graduation can be as devastating as injuries. However, a quick count on the roster shows we have 11 (!) RS-SRs coming back this year - this bodes well, I think and pretty sure this indicates PJ is still using red-shirts as a tool.

Knock 2 Srs off that list--key ones.

 

[AE 87]

Knock 2 Srs off that list--key ones.

We make the CFP this year.

 

[wesgt123]

We make the CFP this year.

That is the boldest statement I’ve heard all offseason. I’d love for that to happen but our D is gonna cost us a few games I’m afraid. Young defense and new scheme. We will see lots of improvements but I think we will get caught up Ina. Couple games

 

[AE 87]

That is the boldest statement I’ve heard all offseason. I’d love for that to happen but our D is gonna cost us a few games I’m afraid. Young defense and new scheme. We will see lots of improvements but I think we will get caught up Ina. Couple games

Nope. New DC will unleash the better than average D we've harnassed the last several years.

 

[GTL]

Knock 2 Srs off that list--key ones.

ugh. yes, that's certainly a hit.

 

[wesgt123]

Nope. New DC will unleash the better than average D we've harnassed the last several years.

I agree with that. I just also think the new scheme will bite us in the butt a couple games

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

I agree with that. I just also think the new scheme will bite us in the butt a couple games

I expect that too and can deal with that, but overall I look for a much improved defense, which will only get better.

 

[wesgt123]

I expect that too and can deal with that, but overall I look for a much improved defense, which will only get better.

You and me both. I look forward to the day where I’m not surprised the D got a sack

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

You are absolutely correct. We are not worthy of your contribution. It would definitely serve us right if you never posted here again. That would show us and give us what we deserve.

Don’t get snarky with me about my sources just because one of them is a “former” GTAA employee and the others are all dead.

 

[Eastman]

We have too little depth in my opinion to challenge for the natty but I do think we will put fear into everyone we play.

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

Not a good offseason so far. Fine line between winning and losing. Taking an unexpected hit at OL with Marshall’s condition Still up in the air doesn’t bode well.

I have a feeling Bryan will be pressed into service at multiple spots again this year. We need some youth to step up.

 

[TromboneJacket]

Not a good offseason so far. Fine line between winning and losing. Taking an unexpected hit at OL with Marshall’s condition Still up in the air doesn’t bode well.

I have a feeling Bryan will be pressed into service at multiple spots again this year. We need some youth to step up.

I actually disagree that this is not a good offseason. We got a new defensive staff whose scheme philosophy aligns better with the guys we can recruit than any other in the last 10 years. It really sucks what happened to AJ and Stick, but I still think that we've had a net positive offseason so far. If TaQuon, the O-line, and the kicker can fix their weaknesses, I expect our defense to be good enough for us to beat some teams we're not expected to.