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DEL.ICIO.USJJ comes back, Thomas, Peek could soon follow
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Receiver James Johnson is back on the practice field Tuesday, as is backup fullback Quincy Kelly. Offensive tackle Andrew Gardner, offensive guard Nate McManus and backup linebacker Travis Chambers are running. Receiver Demaryius Thomas is not only running but practicing cutting, along with tight end Colin Peek. Receivers Correy Earls and Andrew Smith are pedaling stationary bicycles, next to offensive tackle A.J. Smith. Backup running back Jonathan Dwyer is lifting weights and doing pull-ups. The injury report stops there, at least for players on or near the two-deep.
The punt team is practicing on the far field. Pat Clark is back deep, getting practice fielding the punts. Jerrard Tarrant, James Johnson and Tyler Evans are on another field, catching from the backup punters, Mohamed Yahiaoui and Chandler Anderson, a walk-on from Columbus.
Tech is working on the passing game, with everybody but the offensive line on offense and everybody but the defensive tackles on defense. Michael Johnson and Darrell Robertson worked as ends with the top unit; there’s nothing wrong with Adamm Oliver, who is over with the rest of the D-linemen and sometimes will line up at tackle in passing situations. Robert Hall and Derrick Morgan worked as the No. 2 ends. James Johnson just bobbled a pass but stayed with it and pulled it in. Greg Smith continues to shine in practices. He’s working at the inside spot today. Johnson and D.J. Donley also are running with the first team.
Taylor Bennett just threw what looked like an ill-advised pass picked off by Djay Jones. It’s possible the receiver ran the wrong route. In an offense where receivers have to make decisions, it can be disastrous when the quarterback and the receiver decide differently.
In the 11-on-11, Oliver has worked at tackle with Robertson and Michael Johnson at end.
Interesting defense here, with Gary Guyton lining up in the middle and Shane Bowen and Anthony Barnes as the outside backers. Philip Wheeler is coming on now, so that was just a chance for the other guys to work without him.
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By GTA
August 14, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this
Awesome, thanks for the update Matt. I hope this turns out like last season where the players are able to stay healthy the whole season. This feels like a winning team and it will be great to see what they can do at full strength.
By wes
August 14, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this
When is AJ getting rid of that darn sling?
By GTGreg
August 14, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the update. How are Booker and Nesbitt looking today?
By GT45
August 14, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this
Matt, Do you think Dwyer has a legitimate shot at playing time this year, or is he more likely redshirted?
By SportsJacket
August 14, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this
Mike (and Matt), thanks to both of you for the practice notes. Stay hydrated, we don’t need either of you landing on the “Beach”!
By GT4Life
August 14, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this
Mike or Matt,
Which kicker will handle the KO duty?
By Darren in the Springs
August 14, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this
Sticking with the kickers, I am sure Durant is still booming them. Does Travis Bell seem like he is back to his old form, and shaken whatever it was from last year?
By Knute
August 14, 2007 7:34 PM | Link to this
It’s funny how perception become reality. The public perception of Tech is Girlymen which is reinforced by their gay mascott Buzz. Now one of their defensive ends is beat up by of all people a quarterback. Can’t be perception has to be reality!!!!
Win one for the “Tickler”
By Elijah
August 14, 2007 8:05 PM | Link to this
You know if you think about it Knute; the dawgs are a consistently good football team, and other than that they are good at nothing, but sissy sports. Tech is competetive every year in all 3 of the main sports, and every now and then they win a championship. While Georgia gets an Sec title every now and then,but at other sports they are really not that good, other than what you would like to call sissy sports. Reggie’s gone, look out for the sting.
By Darren in the Springs
August 14, 2007 9:04 PM | Link to this
It is not even worth acknowledging people on this blog who do not stick to the actual topic.
By John
August 14, 2007 11:41 PM | Link to this
Darren is a “wuss” just like all Tech Girlymen.
By KDC
August 15, 2007 12:06 AM | Link to this
Do we really think ND coaches are not looking at this blog and taking notes. The updates are great, but do we need to give away our game plan.
By Joel Eaton
August 15, 2007 8:26 AM | Link to this
Matt and Mike,
I just want to say how impressed I have been with you guys, and the AJC in general, these last few months. Your coverage of Tech football has been superb. Frequent and detailed practice updates, frequent and in-depth articles on players, coaches and recruits, and best yet, we’ve heard very little from Mark Bradley and Terrence Moore (may their vacations continue indefinitely).
I salute you, sirs!