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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
One challenge for each side of the ball
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Clemson is still going with freshman Willy Korn at QB against Georgia Tech.
A fan favorite who won state titles at Byrnes High, Korn is much more of a running threat than Cullen Harper. That should help because the Tigers’ offensive line is in disarray. Korn will need that escapability — is that a real word? — to get away from Michael Johnson and Derrick Morgan.
But remember, the only QB who has given Tech real trouble this year was the Hokies’ Tyrod Taylor. He didn’t post big numbers, but he got key first downs by making Jackets miss.
Korn’s speed will pose a challenge for Tech’s defense, which continues to rise in the national rankings.
On the offensive side, we all know the O-line took a lot of heat for Saturday’s debacle. CPJ was blunt in his criticism immediately afterward, suggesting changes might be forthcoming.
But after practice Monday, CPJ basically said, This is who we’ve got. And he praised the line for big offensive days against Miss. St. and Duke.
“It’s frustrating but it’s one game,” said the coach, who again took the blame for not getting the team ready to play.
CPJ said he might take a look at young O-linemen in backup roles, but it sounds like the starting five remains intact.
How do you think Tech’s lines will fare Saturday? Can a dominant effort by the D-line overcome a mediocre performance by the O-line?
