Spring Practice

[jwsavhGT]

 

[jwsavhGT]

 

[Techster]

Battle for QB2:

https://www.myajc.com/sports/college/winner-yet-tech-battle-for-quarterback/nuXIGkMXFL9QYQbfz1XdNI/

Sounds like LJ missing most of spring has given Tobias Oliver a good run (literally) at QB2. TO has taken advantage of the opportunity. Looks like Tobias has the requisite running skillset to run this offense.

Interesting that CPJ let LJ run only passing plays during the scrimmage.

Without being said, TQM is in no danger of losing QB1 barring injury.

 

[GTL]

I don’t think I recall that being the case. How many minutes did 2nd string play?

But let’s just concede that one year regardless. It would be a vast outlier. Certainly not the norm.

We were legit 2-deep at most positions on the o-line in '90, perhaps not every position, but most. They played a lot. And most were seniors, explaining why the drop-off after winning the MNC despite many skill position players returning.

But, yes. You're correct; '90 was an outlier and not the norm.

 

[TechCubed]

 

[ATL1]

From the interview LJ has performed well despite the injury. I’d love to see what a good passer could do in this offense.

 

[ilovetheoption]

From the interview LJ has performed well despite the injury. I’d love to see what a good passer could do in this offense.

I agree, but staying healthy is an attribute just as important as speed or accuracy.

 

[SidewalkJacket]

I’d love to see what a good passer could do in this offense.

Man, ain't that the truth. And I don't take your post as a knock on the passing abilites of JeT and others past. It's crazy, b/c the first iteration of CPJ's offense was led by the perfect QB for it. I don't know if anyone will ever possess the combination of option skills, running ability, and passing ability of Tracy Ham.

Currently, at GT, the running/option skill set is going to win out over the passing skill set, and I agree with this hierarchy. But oh, to dream...

 

[YJMD]

I agree, but staying healthy is an attribute just as important as speed or accuracy.

Very very true.

Man, ain't that the truth. And I don't take your post as a knock on the passing abilites of JeT and others past. It's crazy, b/c the first iteration of CPJ's offense was led by the perfect QB for it. I don't know if anyone will ever possess the combination of option skills, running ability, and passing ability of Tracy Ham.

Currently, at GT, the running/option skill set is going to win out over the passing skill set, and I agree with this hierarchy. But oh, to dream...

I think JeT's size was a big limiter on his ability to open up the passing game for us. We also had a lot of difficulty in pass pro. I think LJ could really add something different as he has height enough to have more of the field available to him faster, and I really loved his pocket presence under pressure in HS film. Might have less passing ability but more able to put him in position to execute the passing offense than JeT.

 

[alentrekin]

If I had to guess, he was limited to passing to avoid contact.

 

[RonJohn]

If I had to guess, he was limited to passing to avoid contact.

CPJ said that he can't cut at full speed right now. I haven't heard what the injury is, but it sounds like it could be leg or ankle related.

 

[tmhunter52]

From the interview LJ has performed well despite the injury. I’d love to see what a good passer could do in this offense.

You’ll probably have to wait until we are three scores down, late in the second half...

 

[vamosjackets]

Seems like Coach Owens can't help himself but to throw in some QB "coaching" sometimes too, as a former QB in their position. I like that.

 

[iceeater1969]

You’ll probably have to wait until we are three scores down, late in the second half...

Didn't see it in Duke 2017 when we went 0 in second half.
Didn't see it in UGA 2017 when we lost by a ton?
Do we need wait till we have 3 games in a row?

Unless it's planned and practiced well in advance, I think coach is right to keep the starter.

Coach doesn't have a better back up plan. He could be right Ok on the swarm but rumbling out side.

2018 It's time !

 

[ilovetheoption]

CPJ said that he can't cut at full speed right now. I haven't heard what the injury is, but it sounds like it could be leg or ankle related.

I heard him say he can't open up all the say, which screams hammy/quad/calf to me.

 

[ATL1]

Most improved offensive players for spring.

“Wide receiver Jalen Camp was named three times, quarterback Lucas Johnson, A-back Omahri Jarrett and B-back Jerry Howard were named twice.”

https://www.myajc.com/sports/college/winner-yet-tech-battle-for-quarterback/nuXIGkMXFL9QYQbfz1XdNI/

 

[Techster]

Most improved offensive players for spring.

“Wide receiver Jalen Camp was named three times, quarterback Lucas Johnson, A-back Omahri Jarrett and B-back Jerry Howard were named twice.”

https://www.myajc.com/sports/college/winner-yet-tech-battle-for-quarterback/nuXIGkMXFL9QYQbfz1XdNI/

I think we all saw that Camp is going to be an impact player. Seems like he was catching bombs in every spring practice report.

Lucas Johnson, even after missing 2 weeks? Hmm...

 

[tech_wreck47]

I heard him say he can't open up all the say, which screams hammy/quad/calf to me.

It’s a hammy.

Here’s kelly Q on the chuck Oliver show.

http://cdn.stationcaster.com/statio..._4_17_TUESDAY_HOUR_2_SEGMENT_3-1523993790.mp3

 

[takethepoints]

It’s a hammy.

Here’s kelly Q on the chuck Oliver show.

http://cdn.stationcaster.com/statio..._4_17_TUESDAY_HOUR_2_SEGMENT_3-1523993790.mp3

Too bad. Those can take awhile to come around. I hope LJ is ok for the fall. It could be one of those "if-it-was-fall-he'd-be-able-to-play" injuries; I'm betting that a lot of people now on the sidelines would be on the field if it wasn't spring.

Btw, with Graham joining the team then, I expect we'll see some real competition for the #2 QB spot. When you listen to Coach, it's obvious to me that he wants to see Johnson running the whole shebang before he makes any decisions. Right now, despite his injury, I think he has the inside track. But I said that about Jordan last year and we know what happened.

 

[GSOJacket]

We were legit 2-deep at most positions on the o-line in '90, perhaps not every position, but most. They played a lot. And most were seniors, explaining why the drop-off after winning the MNC despite many skill position players returning.

But, yes. You're correct; '90 was an outlier and not the norm.

At least some of that apparent depth may have been out of necessity due to injuries rather than quality depth, an example being the UNC game (the tie that cost us an undisputed national championship). We had three offensive line starters out for that game. Following a long run by Shawn Jones, IIRC we had first and goal from about the UNC 5. And I think third and goal from the 1. Fourth and goal from the 1 right in front of me. We ran it four times and did not score. An incredibly frustrating afternoon in Chapel Hill and a game we could have easily lost.