Georgia Tech Spring Game Thread

[FightWinDrink]

Do you have a link to the replay?

it's on espn3 under the replay section
Does this link work for you? http://espn.go.com/watchespn/player/_/id/2568937/

 

[Sebastian GT]

it's on espn3 under the replay section
Does this link work for you? http://espn.go.com/watchespn/player/_/id/2568937/

Awesome! Thanks. For some reason I could only find the 2014 replay.

 

[gtalltheway]

Do you have a link to the replay?

If you go to espn3 and just type in Georgia tech spring football in the search spot it should come up

 

[Techster]

Do you have a link to the replay?

Go to ESPN3.com
Click the "REPLAY" tab
Filter by date...GT SPRING GAME should come up for 4/17/2015

EDIT: Someone linked it already!

 

[Techster]

So your telling me it's possible to have 3 td passes in one drive

It's the "triple" option passing offense.

 

[GTonTop88]

Byerly might be the 2nd-3rd best QB we've had in the CPJ tenure. Not bad for a backup, but I do think he could compete for a starting job at most D1 schools. He doesn't have a rocket arm, but he throws an accurate, catchable ball, really good runner for a QB, and makes good decisions. Hope he gets some PT while giving JT a few breathers from all of the long runs he will be making.

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

Here is my main takeaway....I think the Dline will be improved this year. Having said that.....the first team oline won the battle imo. For dang sure didn't get dominated by the 1st team DLine. The second team Oline....now they got their butts handed to em

Ok....second takeaway.....Marcus Allen has some ability

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

Byerly might be the 2nd-3rd best QB we've had in the CPJ tenure. Not bad for a backup, but I do think he could compete for a starting job at most D1 schools. He doesn't have a rocket arm, but he throws an accurate, catchable ball, really good runner for a QB, and makes good decisions. Hope he gets some PT while giving JT a few breathers from all of the long runs he will be making.

Pretty much agree with every bit of this...great post.....a simple like wasn't sufficient enuf.

 

[GTonTop88]

Pretty much agree with every bit of this...great post.....a simple like wasn't sufficient enuf.

Thanks Whiskey, had to give Tim some props. JT is the face of the team, but Tim could win us alot of games if needed. Tim is alot more physical and JT is alot faster. Overall there isn't that big of a drop off between them.

 

[augustabuzz]

So your telling me it's possible to have 3 td passes in one drive

He's at Georgia Tech. He can do that!

 

[Fatmike91]

Brandon Gaudin did a nice job. We're lucky to have him.

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[dressedcheeseside]

I thought the first and second string back seven on D were pretty even (lots of quality depth), but the first team OL was way ahead of the second team OL (not even close). Passers looked better than receivers (when the QBs were not running for their life). The RS D players seemed to have progressed far more than the RS O players.

Due to injuries, I think the guys who played on the gold team OL were mostly 3rd stringers who had no clue where to go. Btw, the second team OL has never, ever, ever looked good in a spring game.

 

[Body Massage Machine]

My observations:

1. Justin Thomas' decision making and ability is worth so much in this offense. This will help keep our offense rolling right along. We also have an excellent backup in Byerly who is very capable. Great to have two humble and talented guys at this excellent position.

2. Obviously depth is thin at BB, but Marcus Allen showed some good potential for being at the position for such a short time (he did start out there and has some experience). Reports are that his attitude is top notch (much like Synjyn Days) and will gladly do anything the coaches tell him. Hopefully he continues to improve and will provide us with a reliable option at B-back. We will definitely still need the transfer and incoming freshmen to make an impact.

3. A-backs seemed ok to me. Assuming we get a healthy Snoddy back, we have more home run threats here than we have had in the past. What I would like to see more of is consistent blocking on the perimeter and catching the ball. Should be fun to watch.

4. I did not get to see enough at WR to make a judgement. Jeune seems like he could be a go to guy. Who will be our devastating blockers?

Did not get to watch the line of scrimmage battles as much the first time around. I will take everyone's word for what they were saying about the defensive line.

 

[TechPhi97]

Totally disagree. Don't take video (your wife will not like that, probably), but my advice is to "catch" if you can. I caught my first 3 (and would have the last two if they hadn't been an emergency c-section, twins). There's no experience like bringing your child into the world.

That being said, if you're squeamish with bodily fluids and blood, stay up near her head and hold her hand. It's pretty intense and your wife may rather you be there.

Not to make this about Eric, but my advice is to do what makes your wife feel the best. You'll receive benefits for years to come. And congrats!

 

[TechPhi97]

Christian Philpott, Tyler Cooksey, and Brant Mitchell made it to the game. Saw Xavier Gantt as well as Eric reported earlier. Philpott looks the part - hope he's ready this fall.

I hope Philpott and Mitchell saw an opening and really put in some work this summer.

 

[Skeptic]

Thanks Whiskey, had to give Tim some props. JT is the face of the team, but Tim could win us alot of games if needed. Tim is alot more physical and JT is alot faster. Overall there isn't that big of a drop off between them.

Think I know what you are trying to say, but when Thomas has the ball in his hand, there is a big drop off between him and anybody else.

 

[turfjacket]

Did anyone see Harland Howell out there? I didn't.

I didn't notice him on the field, but after the game he came over to the stands where my kids and I were with the rest of the WR's (Messick, Jeune, Summers). He looks the part for sure. He fit right in with the other guys.

 

[GTBandit22]

Without having read any of this thread:
Impressed by:
A backs. Searcy looks good with the ball in his hands. Andrews missed the one catch but had some nice runs.
Isiah made some plays. I feel good here once Snoddy is back.
Allen impressed me, especially on the screens. He runs upright but is a physical dude. The long run reminded me of AA, just running through arm tackles. We just need someone else to step up in fall until Allen puts it all together ala Synjin. Biggest battle on offense in fall, in my estimation.
Jeune caught the ball well, but I didn't notice his blocking.

Defense-
We need Jabari.
DL will be deeper this year, assuming we have Jabari.
Freeman is a future All American.
Kagawa made some plays, as did Jalen Johnson.


We had a lot of guys out on both sides, but it was still an entertaining game.
B-Back is the only spot I feel worse about leaving spring than going in, and that is due to injuries.

 

[Eric]

I feel better about overall depth.

 

[gtalltheway]

It's hard to compare the second string d to the second string o because I think we have a lot more third string guys on the o line but I do feel the second string d played very well and I like the depth.
I was impressed with hunt-day, whitehead, kallon, Allen, a back position in general and June made some good plays as well over all I see very good potential to have a year just as good if not better than last year, we still have questions I believe so it all depends on how those are answered by the players and what guys step up, I'm so ready for this season to start.