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Monday, September 15, 2008
The Forward Pass
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
OldSchoolGTfan raised an interesting point in the aftermath of the 20-17 loss at Virginia Tech.
Can Georgia Tech win throwing the ball so rarely?
Tech has passed 15 times, 13 times and eight times (the ninth attempt Saturday was a spike) this season.
Those are three of the five lowest totals in recent Tech history.
Of course, you can’t judge this offense in a normal context. The triple option, as we’ve seen, produces big plays without the forward pass.
And the absence of WR Demaryius Thomas on Saturday definitely had an impact. I remember one first-quarter scramble in which Josh Nesbitt bought a lot of time. He couldn’t find anyone open and had to tuck it and run.
In addition, we saw a-back Roddy Jones get behind the defense at least twice. The first time he caught a 41-yard touchdown and the last time Nesbitt overthrew him.
So yes, I think Tech can win throwing about 10 to 12 times a game. As long as Nesbitt and Jonathan Dwyer hold up to the pounding they’re taking….
What do you think?
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