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<blockquote data-quote="InsideLB" data-source="post: 70145" data-attributes="member: 857"><p>The Flaws:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">DE - Two new starters including a true freshman, lack of depth</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">DT- Lack of experienced depth and bodies in general</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">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.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No proven pass rush/pass rushers. Likely will need smoke and mirrors to get pressure.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">OL- Replace several starters, # of combined starts on OL is will be low. Pass protection, blocking adjustments, coordination as a unit are typically affected.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">QB- New starter. Talented yes however still unproven.</li> </ul><p>Our question marks for this season are along both lines and in the trenches. No we aren't devoid of talent there, just experience and depth.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>So why I'm I psyched on 2014?!?!</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I bleed White & Gold so I'm always psyched no matter what</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">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.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Despite it's flaws I think this team has a chance to catch lightning in a bottle:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">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.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">JT appears to be running the offense smoothly and playing within himself. Byerly is more than capable running the offense.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">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.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Jamal Golden & Harrison Butker are proven producers on special teams.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">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.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">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.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">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.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">We've come out of camp very healthy which is a great start.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">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!</li> </ul><p>GO JACKETS!!!!!!!~</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsideLB, post: 70145, member: 857"] The Flaws: [LIST] [*]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. [/LIST] Our question marks for this season are along both lines and in the trenches. No we aren't devoid of talent there, just experience and depth. 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?!?! [LIST] [*]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: [LIST] [*]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. [/LIST] [*]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! [/LIST] GO JACKETS!!!!!!!~ [/QUOTE]
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