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<blockquote data-quote="str8shooter" data-source="post: 76846" data-attributes="member: 1759"><p>Pretty good assessment. As a long time GT and Eagle fan, let me with my first post on this site provide a bit more info on these guys and more. </p><p></p><p>QB - Ellison took over the QB duties last season after Jerick McKinnon (now with the Minnesota Vikings) got injured mid-season. He has gotten much better at running the option over time. Has sub 4.5 speed and a better than anyone expected ability to throw the ball. He tends to manage the game well, and will likely be called on to throw 15-20 passes on Saturday while running the GS spread option. Hasn't pitched the ball a lot, but really hasn't had to. Reads the mesh really well and knows when to turn the ball upfield or to pitch it. </p><p>QB - Upshaw is taller and faster (timed at 4.34) than Ellison, but had to sit out last season as a transfer from FIU, so he has limited game reps. Throws a nice ball, but his real asset is his speed running the GS spread attack. </p><p>RB - Matt Breida has emerged as a first option for Fritz in the GS run game. He's only about 185 pounds, but has sprinter's speed. Lots of quickness and is much tougher to tackle than his size would leave you to believe.</p><p>RB - Alfred Ramsby was moved to RB (signed as a QB) in the spring. Had a ACL injury last year that slowed his development, and many thought he might actually be the starting QB for GS this season. GS had a need at RB, so coaches switched him to that role. 6'0", 210 frame. He's a load to bring down, but does need to hit the hole with power instead of looking to dance around. Has 4.5 speed.</p><p>WR - Kentrellis Showers has become the GS deep threat. Has excellent hands and speed and has shown the ability to get behind opposing DB. Had a deep TD against NC State and two against Sav.State. </p><p>WR - Zach Walker is a possession receiver with sneaky speed. Not the fastest guy in the 40, but finds ways to get open. Has great hands.</p><p>OL is experienced and talented. They average around 290-310 depending on who is in the game. Had to make a change to more of a zone blocking scheme under Fritz. All of them were taught the same blocking schemes as GT uses when Monken was there. GS has good depth on the OL.</p><p></p><p>Defense</p><p>LB Edwin Jackson plays in the middle and at 230 pounds makes double digit tackles every game. Has good speed and can cover sideline to sideline.</p><p>LB - 2012 starter Antwoine Williams sat out last season with an arm injury, but at 6'3", 235 is a prototype LB for GS 4-2-5 scheme. Has excellent speed. Actually has played safety too, so the speed is evident.</p><p>GS has other LB with experience and in their scheme, LB Gallon (4.40 speed but not big in size) can be disruptive. </p><p>CB - Valdon Cooper transferred from Illinois a couple of years ago and has been a starter since he got on campus. Has had some injuries and missed the NC State game. Will likely start on Saturday. Has good speed and ball skills and is a threat for a pick anytime you throw his way. </p><p>DL - The defensive line at GS has good weight but not a lot of height. DT are 290-320 pounds, but most are 6'1". Three of the DT were three star recruits and two of them were recruited by GT. They have ability.</p><p>TE - Nardo Govan has so far been under used as a pass receiver. He is a converted fullback who runs a legit 4.6 at 6'2", 250. Has show the ability to make catches and run with the ball. Due for a breakout as a receiver.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line</p><p>GS has a lot of very skilled players, especially on the two deep. Most can play at the P5 level, and many of them had P5 offers. The depth issue at NC State was apparent because the Wolfpack went totally to a no huddle in the fourth quarter. GS had that game well in hand, and Ellison's fumble on the NC State 1 yard line was a backbreaker. GS had just stopped the Wolfpack on four downs inside the Eagle 10 and took the ball right back down the field quickly. GS also opted to kick a short FG when they had the ball inside the Wolfpack 15 and 4th and 2. The no huddle offense put GS in a no substitute mode and with field temps over 100, the big guys up front simply got tired. That was a game where GS dominated and what should have been a win slipped away with less than two minutes left in the game. Rest assured that the GS coaching staff learned a lot about their team in that defeat. </p><p></p><p>By the way. GS also has a no huddle package. You might see it Saturday.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="str8shooter, post: 76846, member: 1759"] Pretty good assessment. As a long time GT and Eagle fan, let me with my first post on this site provide a bit more info on these guys and more. QB - Ellison took over the QB duties last season after Jerick McKinnon (now with the Minnesota Vikings) got injured mid-season. He has gotten much better at running the option over time. Has sub 4.5 speed and a better than anyone expected ability to throw the ball. He tends to manage the game well, and will likely be called on to throw 15-20 passes on Saturday while running the GS spread option. Hasn't pitched the ball a lot, but really hasn't had to. Reads the mesh really well and knows when to turn the ball upfield or to pitch it. QB - Upshaw is taller and faster (timed at 4.34) than Ellison, but had to sit out last season as a transfer from FIU, so he has limited game reps. Throws a nice ball, but his real asset is his speed running the GS spread attack. RB - Matt Breida has emerged as a first option for Fritz in the GS run game. He's only about 185 pounds, but has sprinter's speed. Lots of quickness and is much tougher to tackle than his size would leave you to believe. RB - Alfred Ramsby was moved to RB (signed as a QB) in the spring. Had a ACL injury last year that slowed his development, and many thought he might actually be the starting QB for GS this season. GS had a need at RB, so coaches switched him to that role. 6'0", 210 frame. He's a load to bring down, but does need to hit the hole with power instead of looking to dance around. Has 4.5 speed. WR - Kentrellis Showers has become the GS deep threat. Has excellent hands and speed and has shown the ability to get behind opposing DB. Had a deep TD against NC State and two against Sav.State. WR - Zach Walker is a possession receiver with sneaky speed. Not the fastest guy in the 40, but finds ways to get open. Has great hands. OL is experienced and talented. They average around 290-310 depending on who is in the game. Had to make a change to more of a zone blocking scheme under Fritz. All of them were taught the same blocking schemes as GT uses when Monken was there. GS has good depth on the OL. Defense LB Edwin Jackson plays in the middle and at 230 pounds makes double digit tackles every game. Has good speed and can cover sideline to sideline. LB - 2012 starter Antwoine Williams sat out last season with an arm injury, but at 6'3", 235 is a prototype LB for GS 4-2-5 scheme. Has excellent speed. Actually has played safety too, so the speed is evident. GS has other LB with experience and in their scheme, LB Gallon (4.40 speed but not big in size) can be disruptive. CB - Valdon Cooper transferred from Illinois a couple of years ago and has been a starter since he got on campus. Has had some injuries and missed the NC State game. Will likely start on Saturday. Has good speed and ball skills and is a threat for a pick anytime you throw his way. DL - The defensive line at GS has good weight but not a lot of height. DT are 290-320 pounds, but most are 6'1". Three of the DT were three star recruits and two of them were recruited by GT. They have ability. TE - Nardo Govan has so far been under used as a pass receiver. He is a converted fullback who runs a legit 4.6 at 6'2", 250. Has show the ability to make catches and run with the ball. Due for a breakout as a receiver. Bottom line GS has a lot of very skilled players, especially on the two deep. Most can play at the P5 level, and many of them had P5 offers. The depth issue at NC State was apparent because the Wolfpack went totally to a no huddle in the fourth quarter. GS had that game well in hand, and Ellison's fumble on the NC State 1 yard line was a backbreaker. GS had just stopped the Wolfpack on four downs inside the Eagle 10 and took the ball right back down the field quickly. GS also opted to kick a short FG when they had the ball inside the Wolfpack 15 and 4th and 2. The no huddle offense put GS in a no substitute mode and with field temps over 100, the big guys up front simply got tired. That was a game where GS dominated and what should have been a win slipped away with less than two minutes left in the game. Rest assured that the GS coaching staff learned a lot about their team in that defeat. By the way. GS also has a no huddle package. You might see it Saturday. [/QUOTE]
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