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<blockquote data-quote="jojatk" data-source="post: 866958" data-attributes="member: 2627"><p>At this point I'm looking at this as neutrally as I can. By that I mean I'm trying to look at each change as just data points and not associate optimism or pessimism with any of them.</p><p></p><p>Transfers out:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Gibbs - no question this one hurts. I believe he's one of the best backs we've seen at GT and you can't just replace that. On the other hand, how many games did we win with him here? Hey, it's entirely possible that without him the last couple of years we win even less games. Losing an impact player hurts, period.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ivey - I am disappointed about this one because even though Ivey didn't necessarily set the world on fire here I think he had the potential to be a really good player so I think we will miss him. However, I do think there are some other guys on the roster that have a chance to step up.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Domineck, Walker, Griffin, Lockhart, Yates, Sanders - Good athletes that didn't really help us win more games. I wish they were all staying but I don't think any of them were going to be the difference between wins and losses this year. I do think losing their experienced depth could be an issue, though.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Huff, Ezzard, Wright, Camp, Amerson, Jaquon Griffin, Peery - Similar to the above list that I wish had stayed but I'm less concerned about losing them from a depth perspective</li> </ul><p>Transfers in:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Khari Gee, Ahmari Harvey - I like their potential. And at the moment that's what they represent, potential. They didn't spend enough time at ND and Auburn, respectively, for me to feel like they are sure bets neither did their time there indicate they wouldn't be positive additions to our roster</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tchio, Quick - we desperately need their depth on the OL. Will they be better here than at Clemson and Alabama? I hope so but at the very least I expect they might have to play given how many injuries we've sustained on the OL over the years. I don't know if they will be more than just guys who play.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Luke Benson - this one I'm kind of bullish on. We know our new OC is a big proponent of using the TE and Luke has some athletic ability there that we don't already have on the roster so he could be a wildcard. But that's more of a "who is your dark horse prediction to make an impact" kind of thing than an expectation.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Hassan Hall - we will need his return abilities to help fill the gap Gibbs left in that area. He has shown he's good there.</li> </ul><p>Bonus - Coaches:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Chip Long - I was never a big fan of Dave Patenaude so to me this is a positive. Not necessarily a reason to think we're going to win a lot more games, just that I think Long is a better coach than CDP</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Chris Weinke - Once again I was not a big fan of DP and perhaps I was even less of a fan of his as a QB coach than as an OC. So again, to me this is a positive though not indicating to me a reason to believe more wins or more losses</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Mike Daniels - this one is tough for me because I LOVED the hiring of Double Deuce. I was a gigantic fan of his at GT as a player, rooted for him in the NFL, watched as his coaching career began, and was thrilled he was here at GT both because I think he's a great coach or RBs and because of his enthusiasm for the school and how all of that translated into recruiting. With all that being said, everything I've read about Daniels is positive both about his coaching and recruiting. Not a positive or a negative because I'm just not sure how this one will work out.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Travares Tillman - I don't know how to look at this one. I like Travares but the MSU defensive backfield gave up a lot of yards last year. True they were up early in some games and other teams were forced to pass a lot which inflated the numbers. But I just don't know how to evaluate this hire other than I am glad to have a guy who coached under Mel Tucker because he is a good defensive coach and our defensive backfield was pretty bad the last couple of years so I'm hopeful this is a positive sign. But again, nothing to indicate reason for high or low expectations.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">David Turner - similar to Choice I'm sad to see one of my favorite GT players leaving to coach elsewhere. On the other hand Turner has a pretty good resume so we'll have to see. Also our DL wasn't really lighting the world on fire so it's hard to see losing one of those coaches as a huge hit from that standpoint. I have heard that Marco was a terrific recruiter so we may lose out on that front but replacing his recruiting ability may be coming from other new hire sources like Tillman. So we shall see.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Jason Semore - neutral on this one. Hopefully it's a positive.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jojatk, post: 866958, member: 2627"] At this point I'm looking at this as neutrally as I can. By that I mean I'm trying to look at each change as just data points and not associate optimism or pessimism with any of them. Transfers out: [LIST] [*]Gibbs - no question this one hurts. I believe he's one of the best backs we've seen at GT and you can't just replace that. On the other hand, how many games did we win with him here? Hey, it's entirely possible that without him the last couple of years we win even less games. Losing an impact player hurts, period. [*]Ivey - I am disappointed about this one because even though Ivey didn't necessarily set the world on fire here I think he had the potential to be a really good player so I think we will miss him. However, I do think there are some other guys on the roster that have a chance to step up. [*]Domineck, Walker, Griffin, Lockhart, Yates, Sanders - Good athletes that didn't really help us win more games. I wish they were all staying but I don't think any of them were going to be the difference between wins and losses this year. I do think losing their experienced depth could be an issue, though. [*]Huff, Ezzard, Wright, Camp, Amerson, Jaquon Griffin, Peery - Similar to the above list that I wish had stayed but I'm less concerned about losing them from a depth perspective [/LIST] Transfers in: [LIST] [*]Khari Gee, Ahmari Harvey - I like their potential. And at the moment that's what they represent, potential. They didn't spend enough time at ND and Auburn, respectively, for me to feel like they are sure bets neither did their time there indicate they wouldn't be positive additions to our roster [*]Tchio, Quick - we desperately need their depth on the OL. Will they be better here than at Clemson and Alabama? I hope so but at the very least I expect they might have to play given how many injuries we've sustained on the OL over the years. I don't know if they will be more than just guys who play. [*]Luke Benson - this one I'm kind of bullish on. We know our new OC is a big proponent of using the TE and Luke has some athletic ability there that we don't already have on the roster so he could be a wildcard. But that's more of a "who is your dark horse prediction to make an impact" kind of thing than an expectation. [*]Hassan Hall - we will need his return abilities to help fill the gap Gibbs left in that area. He has shown he's good there. [/LIST] Bonus - Coaches: [LIST] [*]Chip Long - I was never a big fan of Dave Patenaude so to me this is a positive. Not necessarily a reason to think we're going to win a lot more games, just that I think Long is a better coach than CDP [*]Chris Weinke - Once again I was not a big fan of DP and perhaps I was even less of a fan of his as a QB coach than as an OC. So again, to me this is a positive though not indicating to me a reason to believe more wins or more losses [*]Mike Daniels - this one is tough for me because I LOVED the hiring of Double Deuce. I was a gigantic fan of his at GT as a player, rooted for him in the NFL, watched as his coaching career began, and was thrilled he was here at GT both because I think he's a great coach or RBs and because of his enthusiasm for the school and how all of that translated into recruiting. With all that being said, everything I've read about Daniels is positive both about his coaching and recruiting. Not a positive or a negative because I'm just not sure how this one will work out. [*]Travares Tillman - I don't know how to look at this one. I like Travares but the MSU defensive backfield gave up a lot of yards last year. True they were up early in some games and other teams were forced to pass a lot which inflated the numbers. But I just don't know how to evaluate this hire other than I am glad to have a guy who coached under Mel Tucker because he is a good defensive coach and our defensive backfield was pretty bad the last couple of years so I'm hopeful this is a positive sign. But again, nothing to indicate reason for high or low expectations. [*]David Turner - similar to Choice I'm sad to see one of my favorite GT players leaving to coach elsewhere. On the other hand Turner has a pretty good resume so we'll have to see. Also our DL wasn't really lighting the world on fire so it's hard to see losing one of those coaches as a huge hit from that standpoint. I have heard that Marco was a terrific recruiter so we may lose out on that front but replacing his recruiting ability may be coming from other new hire sources like Tillman. So we shall see. [*]Jason Semore - neutral on this one. Hopefully it's a positive. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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