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DEL.ICIO.USLack of depth hurts STs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Starting cornerback Kenny Scott would like to return kickoffs. Safety Chris Reis enjoys getting in the mix on the kickoff coverage team. Other starters wouldn’t mind seeing special teams action, too.
But it probably won’t happen at Georgia Tech. Concerns about overall depth prevent coaches from using their best players on special teams, as well. As a result, many of those on the coverage, kickoff and punt teams are freshmen who wouldn’t get on the field otherwise.
With special teams playing such a vital role — and Tech struggling in at least one unit nearly every game this year — do you think the Yellow Jackets should consider putting more of its premier players on special teams, or is it too much of a risk?
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By PM
November 2, 2005 04:19 PM | Link to this
…..do you think the Yellow Jackets should consider putting more of its premier players on special teams, or is it too much of a risk?
Not likely.
Coaches, Team Captains, and Team Leaders have got to challenge Special Team Players to get the job done. Get in their faces or find someone else who is hungry!
By SteveO
November 2, 2005 04:34 PM | Link to this
Even if our special teams suck, the offense and defende are usually good enough to make up for it. I like the fact that Tech won without getting people hurt(except Anoai). If they can keep it up against Wake, I can’t imagine Tech being in better shape against UVA, UM, and UGA. Two out of those three should get Gailey a nice fat extension.
By Lamar
November 3, 2005 10:19 AM | Link to this
More than players, I think it comes down to poor special teams coaching. The 80 yard run back by Clemson was due to an absolutely gaping hole on the left side of coverage. Kickoff return was no better with little or no blocking for Woods. Woods still needs to be replaced on kickoff return. He really looked out of sync.
By JQuig
November 4, 2005 06:25 AM | Link to this
I think the VA Tech game showed how much of a boost playing your best players in all aspects of the game keeps them pumped up and in the action.
Having decent special teams would have made last weeks game a little easier. The O and D were barely able to “make up for ST ineptness.
By WT
November 4, 2005 12:46 PM | Link to this
The question should not be who to play at special teams. It should be why do we not have the depth to use our better players on special teams? It should be why is it that our team from the coach down does just enough to try and squeak by instead of exceling and being a premier football team that it can be with the right attitude.