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DEL.ICIO.USJackets working up a lather
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sorry to be a little late chiming in here. Trying to get bearings on the first day, and there’s not as much to write about when everybody is running around in their Under Armour, oops, Russell Athletic Gear virtually without pads (save helmets).
SEE UPDATES ON POSTS BELOW
There has been no 11-on-11 work yet so it’s a little difficult to get a read on some things, but these things are clear …
The backs, and that includes all of them, are going to be tired. That’s because every time somebody puts the ball on the ground via fumble, muffed pitch, dropped pitch, etc., they’re all doing up-downs. And they’ve been hitting the dirt a lot. Some of that is to be expected. For a freshman QB, though, Jaybo Shaw has the pitch thing down very well. Figures. He played in an offense very, very much like this at Flowery Branch.
The O-linemen look leaner. More on that in days to come. I wonder how many pounds they’ve lost as a unit. Probably a few hundred.
R-Fr. safety Willie WHITE is still thin, but not as thin. He’s bulked up for sure.
The B-backs are big! Anthony Allen, who has to sit out after transferring from Louisville, looks giant. So does freshman Richard Watson.
Fr. Jon Lockhart of Blountstown, Fla., is working at A-back, as coach Paul Johnson suggested to me about a month ago, rather than CB, where he was recruited.
It’s hot. Thank heavens there is a breeze.
Some things are not so clear, like …
Where’s Fr. RB Embry Peeples? Don’t know. Trying to find out.
Where’s Fr. OL T.J. Barnes? Ditto.
More later.
Mario Butler has moved into the No. 1 CB spot that Jarrard Tarrant appeared to win in the spring. Dominique Reese remains at safety. FOR NOW.
Comments
By John
July 30, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this
Thanks for a great report. Please keep the good info coming.
By Joshua Barlowe
July 30, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the update. I hope we find Embry.
How fast is Marcus Wright? UBER fast?
By THWUGA
July 30, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
Thanks, Winkie.
One question - how frustrating is it to write a decent article in good faith and have your editor slap a thoughtless, biased headline on it, diminishing your efforts as the story’s author?
By JH
July 30, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
I assume you meant R-Fr Willie White and not Willie Reese.
By CarolinaJacket
July 30, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
Marcus is 4.40. I hope the missing players turn up.
By Sam
July 30, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
Matt- I believe its Willie White. Willie Reese is on the basketball staff.
By vamosjackets
July 30, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this
Good stuff. Can’t wait for more.
Is Mario Edwards participating? If so, any details are appreciated.
By Cremins
July 30, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
Great updates. Keep us informed.
By GT Lee
July 30, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the update Matt and keep em comin.
By TwoBigTechs
July 30, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this
Thanks Matt. Very much appreciated. After veiwing the weight room pictures, the question begs, “Did the rest of the defense get a free ride to Rose Bowl Field today on the biceps of Michael Johnson!?”
Seriously though, compared to first day a year ago, compare the tempo and demeanor of Gailey vs Johnson if you don’t mind.
By Matt Winkeljohn
July 30, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this
Peeples and Barnes showed up. They were taking exams.
Yes, ‘twas Willie White I meant to reference, not Mr. Reese of basketball notoriety.
By AlabamaRamblinwreck
July 30, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this
Matt:
Thanks for the play by play. We are all very anxious for as much information as possible, and even the slightest details are appreciated.
By GlennW
July 30, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this
Matt, Thanks for the updates. Just heard Tech got a commitment from a lineman today (Ray Beno) during practice as well.
By T
July 30, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this
Thanks Matt… much appreciated
By Matt Winkeljohn
July 30, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this
GlennW,
You’re right, Beno committed today. Two more recruits high on the Jackets’ list are expected to be at practice tomorrow. More on that later.
Matt
By GlennW
July 30, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this
You big tease…
By arob
July 30, 2008 8:28 PM | Link to this
Matt, We all appreciate the updates, especially those of us outside of Ga where internet is all the info we get on Tech football. Keep it coming!
By JRL
July 30, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
2 & 10 looks like a good bet this year.
By yellowblood
July 30, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
We are definitely working up a lather. The Tickle Piles have been especially hot this year and it is not all because of the weather. Many alumni have been in attendance.
By uga vi is dead, and vii's not far behind
July 30, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
wow yellowblood, taking time off from your tough day of digging weeds and taking out trash to make what you deem as some “witty” comments, i see? or are you stealing jokes from your underage-drinking-and-spooning-with-another-man QB?
hey, you missed a piece of trash. oh, is that your uga diploma? might wanna use it for kindling, winter’s right around the corner
By wtf
July 30, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
biceps are for the beach, hit the squat rack guys, its football not panama city
By uga vi died trying to blow a gator
July 30, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this
yellowblood, tickle pile is not funny anymore. Gay Chanley is gone and very forgotten. Who???
Go Jackets!!
By Mark Richt is gay!
July 30, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this
Hey, Yellowblood…don’t worry, even though the media and Vegas bookies all ‘think’ the Gators are the best team in the SEC, we all ‘know’ they are!
Go Gators!
By pine
July 31, 2008 6:59 AM | Link to this
I think you should give some coverage to the Wahington kid. I hear he can make things click when he has the ball. one thing for sure, when they put the pads on we will see who can perform the best. Still not sold on Nesbitt. He may be older but hasen’t run this offense yet. Just don’t know about his decision making under fire. They say the Washington kid really handles pressure well and knows how to get out of jams.
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July 31, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
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July 31, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this
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July 31, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
How is the QB Dykes doing? He looked good in spring? How about Booker
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