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<blockquote data-quote="gtdrew" data-source="post: 5526" data-attributes="member: 49"><p>I've often heard it said that the "most popular man on campus (sic) is the backup quarterback." Never in the history of modern sport has that been more true than in the case of sophomore Lavaedae "Vad" Lee. Many fans of Georgia Tech football clamored for increased play time for Lee while growing frustrated with the steady, often unremarkable play of Senior incumbent Tevin Washington. This year, the position is Lee's to lose. Showing flashes of brilliance in contests against UNC and BYU, Lee had observers salivating with his rifle armed passes (usually to WR Anthony Autry) and brash runs in his spot duty last year. This offseason, the wind on North Avenue has carried rumors of increased Pistol and Shotgun formation looks to further cater to Lee's strengths as a quarterback, and he has shown himself a willing team leader during 7 on 7 matchups this summer. However, like his predecessor, Lee also can't escape the extensive hype of HIS backup: jitterbugging RS freshman Justin Thomas. Thomas has the better straightline speed, but a substantial read on his passing abilities was difficult to glean from either his highlight film or his spring game appearance. One of the fastest recruits in the southeast as a high schooler, Thomas journeyed from Alabama when coach Johnson promised him a shot to play quarterback, something mythical University of Alabama coach Nick Saban wouldn't guarantee the young man. So many fans wait with bated breath for Thomas to ascend from under-center for the first time against live competition this season. For now, Lee is the clear starter, and based on the noticable uptick in effort from his teammates when he took the field last year, it will take an edict from Dodd Himself to usurp him from that spot this season. But don't be surprised if Thomas sees spot duty, or if certain packages have been installed to tae advantage of his blinding speed this season. In a make or break year for this coaching staff, all bets are off. </p><p> </p><p>Starter: Vad Lee</p><p>Backup: Justin Thomas</p><p>Keep an eye on: Tim Byerly</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gtdrew, post: 5526, member: 49"] I've often heard it said that the "most popular man on campus (sic) is the backup quarterback." Never in the history of modern sport has that been more true than in the case of sophomore Lavaedae "Vad" Lee. Many fans of Georgia Tech football clamored for increased play time for Lee while growing frustrated with the steady, often unremarkable play of Senior incumbent Tevin Washington. This year, the position is Lee's to lose. Showing flashes of brilliance in contests against UNC and BYU, Lee had observers salivating with his rifle armed passes (usually to WR Anthony Autry) and brash runs in his spot duty last year. This offseason, the wind on North Avenue has carried rumors of increased Pistol and Shotgun formation looks to further cater to Lee's strengths as a quarterback, and he has shown himself a willing team leader during 7 on 7 matchups this summer. However, like his predecessor, Lee also can't escape the extensive hype of HIS backup: jitterbugging RS freshman Justin Thomas. Thomas has the better straightline speed, but a substantial read on his passing abilities was difficult to glean from either his highlight film or his spring game appearance. One of the fastest recruits in the southeast as a high schooler, Thomas journeyed from Alabama when coach Johnson promised him a shot to play quarterback, something mythical University of Alabama coach Nick Saban wouldn't guarantee the young man. So many fans wait with bated breath for Thomas to ascend from under-center for the first time against live competition this season. For now, Lee is the clear starter, and based on the noticable uptick in effort from his teammates when he took the field last year, it will take an edict from Dodd Himself to usurp him from that spot this season. But don't be surprised if Thomas sees spot duty, or if certain packages have been installed to tae advantage of his blinding speed this season. In a make or break year for this coaching staff, all bets are off. Starter: Vad Lee Backup: Justin Thomas Keep an eye on: Tim Byerly [/QUOTE]
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