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Monday, April 9, 2007
Keys for Tech in 2007
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here are some impressions about three things that will determine Georgia Tech’s success this season, based on spring football practice:
Keeping the offensive line healthy. The No. 1 line looks great. The No. 2s? Not so much.
Getting dependable play from Anthony Barnes or Shane Bowen. Tech might have more depth at linebacker than it did last season, but there’s a significant dropoff now between Philip Wheeler and Gary Guyton, who both look excellent, and the third starter. Guyton could be ready for a big year, and Wheeler should be better than ever.
Keeping the quarterback healthy. I think Taylor Bennett is going to have a strong year. Neither Steven Threet nor Calvin Booker is ready to step in and start, though. That’s no knock on them; they’ve had just one spring of practice at Tech.
Receivers? I think Tech will be fine with Demaryius Thomas, James Johnson, tailback Tashard Choice and tight end Colin Peek or fullback Mike Cox as starting pass-catchers. (John Bond does seem to believe in throwing to the tight end and the backs.)
Defensive backs? I can’t tell you who will play where, but with what Tech has coming back the Yellow Jackets should be at least as good there as they were last season, and possibly better.
What say you?
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