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By BOHICA

August 22, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

Evans is already proven, in my eyes.

By JustMe

August 22, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

It’s great for Tech to have many options here. It’s only good!

By fumbles

August 22, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

if dwyer fumbles any more in practice, like he did in the scrimmage I guarantee we won’t see him vs ND; but probably over time we will see plenty of him. Expect Grant and Evans to back up Choice if fumbles are truly an issue for him.

If they aren’t an issue and that was just a rare occasion; then we probably will see him for ND and the rest of the year.

This staff doesn’t play RB’s that fumble. That is one reason why Grant’s carries haven’t really increased in the past, b/c of his tendency to drop the ball in practice. Now that he seems stronger and more sure with the ball hopefully he will get more carries.

By Jake

August 22, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

Better question is who is going to backup Bennett. Saw him play the other day….let’s hope that was just an off day. I feel we are in for a long season if he gets the nod all year….and given Gailey’s history, that will probably be the case.

By Chris

August 22, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this

Regarding Taylor, remember: He didn’t beat out Reggie in practices, but he always did well in game situations when he got the ball. Maybe he thrives on the pressure and just doesn’t get the same extra motivation in practices. Regardless, he’s got a history of not practicing well, but I think he has the tools to put it all together come Gameday.

By Dude

August 22, 2007 7:15 PM | Link to this

I wouldnt be too quick to say we’re in for a long season based on one scrimmage. He still completed 50% of his passes on an “off day” with a couple of starting wide recievers on the bench. I’ve been to several practices and scrimmages and for the most part I’d say Bennett was solid. In one scrimmage he was unstoppable. So if he plays somewhere in between throughout the season, we should be fine.

By LongBeachJacket

August 22, 2007 8:49 PM | Link to this

Taylor Bennett should be alright. I support the notion that you can’t overspeculate on a QB’s performance based on situational scrimmage conditions. So far he has turned in sturdy performances under real game conditions. I hope and expect him to be consistent and make good decisions. He has the arm strength and ability to make all the throws. He is reported to be very studious with the films. That’s a good sign.

By Willie T

August 22, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this

I would like to see Evans be the backup. He is a spark plug that has looked good the few times he has gotten to carry the ball. I think the defense loses him behind the OL because of his height. I would also like to see Dwyer get some carries, but not until he proves he can hold on to the ball.

By jacketnation

August 22, 2007 11:18 PM | Link to this

Grant is a Senior and hopefully wil have a breakout year and be a soild back-up for Choice. I hope to see both freshman running backs used both rushing and catching.

Oh and by the way, has everyone ordered there Michael Vick chew toy for their pitbull?

By Hawk

August 23, 2007 7:03 AM | Link to this

If I was Choice I’d be more worried about who was behind me during the Tickle Pile than on the football field. I understand he was not selected to represent the team during the Girlyman Contest. What’s up with that?

By Chris

August 23, 2007 8:38 AM | Link to this

Wow. Almost made it 10 comments without someone being a d-bag. I’m no historian, but I think that may be a GT Blog record.

You’re pathetic.

By gtfan

August 23, 2007 8:45 AM | Link to this

What a great problem to have! The thing I wonder is how Jones would’ve looked playing behind the #1 line against the #2 “D”? Dwyer looked great at times and is quite a talent, but most were against the #2 defensive unit. I think the fumbles were more the result of a couple of bad moments, and not bad habits.

That being said, I think Evans will see backup duty originally, and Dwyer will get more and more touches as the season progresses. Grant will be a great threat on short passes, although he really should get more touches from tailback. It’s impressive that a freshman is having to learn 2 positions, as Roddy has, and apparently is not having any trouble doing so. If Grant is injured, Roddy will be a fine backup to him in the slot and on special teams. Eventually, he will get his touches, too, and won’t disappoint.

By battleaxe

August 23, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this

What’s wrong with a rotation system using them all ? Nothing like fresh legs for a RB in the 4th qtr. Of course, this is if Choice is winded, hurt or not performing. I think he’s ready for a big season. He just has to FINISH those runs and get through the secondary. From what I’ve read that’s been a focus and it needs to be.

By gt

August 23, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

I don’t think there will be a clear number 2 behind Choice this year. I think Evans will get the nod over Grant, and alternate with Dwyer. Hopefully Dwyer and Roddy do see some time on special teams though, those guys can fly.

By gt in sc

August 23, 2007 10:37 AM | Link to this

hey hawk; is a tickle pile something like that picture of fatt matt stafford spooning with his special friend while the girl stands by and wonders what the he77 is going on?

By shivas

August 23, 2007 10:40 AM | Link to this

Wow Hawk, such funny and original stuff. I’m sure you make your mother proud. I think Evans will emerge as the back-up with Grant coming out of the slot. That gives us lot’s of speed and an outlet for TB if no primary openings downfield. I don’t think I want to see too much of Dwyer in the ND game because of the pressure, unless it’s 4th quarter and a blow-out. Evans ran really tough last year, and has proven he can handle a big game. A good situation would have Evans backing TC, and Roddy backing Grant in the slot, and then using Dwyer as his confidence builds. Make no mistake, Dwyer is the starting RB the next 3 years, so no need to rush him when we have such quality backs.

By truthteller

August 23, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this

Poor “hawk”…still fighting those repressed homosexual tendencies, aren’t you. What a shame your daddy molested you when you were young. Must be thrilling for you to get on this blog where real men are discussing football.

By Taco

August 23, 2007 11:51 AM | Link to this

Truthteller, You mentioned “real men”.

Real Men-Georgia Tech=Oxymoron

By shivas

August 23, 2007 12:09 PM | Link to this

Taco=Moron

By Dude

August 23, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

Taco…that deserves a griiiiiiime!!(one hand raised in grime formation) lolz! That was outstanding! yeah!

Taco=OMGBBQ!

By GirlyMan

August 23, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

Tickle Pole = The Hive

By SGAJACKET

August 23, 2007 2:11 PM | Link to this

Taco said “Real Men-Georgia Tech=Oxymoron”

This is correct Real Men minus GT is an oxymoron. There are no real men unless they have GT.

THWG

By Pat Nix

August 23, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

Clever Chan = Oxymoron

Dadgummit Reggie!!!

By Bryan

August 23, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

Dawgs = perennial Gator Bait

By tc

August 23, 2007 10:57 PM | Link to this

UGA=Undergrads Gator-gaggers Academy

In case you uga fans are not intelligent enough to know the word gag or dont know how to look it up, it means losing to the gators almost every year