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The Flaws:
I am one of those who thinks realistically we'll end up with about 7 wins because the difference in the trenches will show out against the power teams.
So why I'm I psyched on 2014?!?!
- DE - Two new starters including a true freshman, lack of depth
- DT- Lack of experienced depth and bodies in general
- The power teams on our schedule will pound the ball and play a game of attrition to wear out our defense which is short-handed on the DL.
- No proven pass rush/pass rushers. Likely will need smoke and mirrors to get pressure.
- OL- Replace several starters, # of combined starts on OL is will be low. Pass protection, blocking adjustments, coordination as a unit are typically affected.
- QB- New starter. Talented yes however still unproven.
I am one of those who thinks realistically we'll end up with about 7 wins because the difference in the trenches will show out against the power teams.
So why I'm I psyched on 2014?!?!
- I bleed White & Gold so I'm always psyched no matter what
- I love our players. They have chosen a difficult academic route at Georgia Tech that will pay off for themselves and their families in the future. We don't have a bunch of idiots who do dumb stuff and get in big trouble--we have smart guys who work hard and do it the right way. Very easy to pull for these guys. Very easy.
- Despite it's flaws I think this team has a chance to catch lightning in a bottle:
- Style of offense is ball control and Roof sells out to stop the run. This makes it harder for opponents to wear us down, which is the biggest problem I see.
- JT appears to be running the offense smoothly and playing within himself. Byerly is more than capable running the offense.
- Despite the new faces on the OL I think there is some real talent there and it is a place where we are deeper than in the past. I like having a second OL coach as well in Coach Ry.
- Jamal Golden & Harrison Butker are proven producers on special teams.
- AB & WR are very solid and experienced and should do a terrific job blocking the perimeter. I like how the triple is shaping up with old hand Laskey pounding the interior, a lightning quick QB who is a breakaway threat putting pressure on the defense, and experienced, capable A backs taking the pitches.
- I like the emphasis on going back to basics. This team really seems like it has bought in and seems very Navy-ish in that regard. IMO that's a very good thing.
- Style of offense is ball control and Roof sells out to stop the run. This makes it harder for opponents to wear us down, which is the biggest problem I see.
- While I think the defense is going to give up a fair number of yards--particularly in the passing game--I know Coach Roof will get the most out of what he has. I know our guys are going to hit, tackle well, take good angles, and bring the pain. We will cause some turnovers. 2009 showed if the offense is clicking a few stops or turnovers is all that's needed. This defense can do that.
- We've come out of camp very healthy which is a great start.
- Regardless of W's & L's I think we are going to see our guys really BRING IT and compete hard. That is always fun to watch!