Football recruiting

By collegefan

February 8, 2008 5:32 AM | Link to this

Jeff why didn’t you ask him what position Tech wants him to play? They don’t use TE’s.

By 2D

February 8, 2008 7:42 AM | Link to this

What does it matter which “position” the kid will play? He clearly stated that:

“We went over the scheme we’d do and how I fit in with their program”

Don’t get so caught up in the name of a position. Perhaps CPJ sees a new wrinkle that a 6-4, 232 pounder with good hands and athleticism can bring. Perhaps he envisions a position switch. Perhaps it’s something else. Whatever was discussed, this young man who plays a position we’re told isn’t in the Tech playbook, still sounds interested.

In the end, this is simply an example of how CPJ will utilize available talent. He is a smart football coach and from his close to this recruiting season and start to ‘09 is an excellent recruiter.

By Observer

February 8, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this

The guy is big, fast and agile. Any coach as smart as Paul Johnson will be able to find a good home for this kid on their football team.

By son_sir

February 8, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

callegefan: At 6’4” 232, I think he will find a fit in the scheme, which is exactly what the kid said. Just because you weren’t privy to the discusion doesn’t mean there is no fit. Or is it your goal to dissuade the kid ? He’s probably not a blog reader anyway. Run back to your kennel and lick yourself.

By Observer

February 8, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

The guy is big, fast and agile. Any coach as smart as Paul Johnson will be able to find a good home for this kid on their football team.

By SECCoachnDallas

February 8, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

It will be all over when he visits the COOTS! I understand that he will be invited to visit and follow Coach Superior at Augusta National in the near future.

By Dawgcrzy

February 8, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

maybe he’ll be a wide reciever or quaterback or center. most te’s are te’s

By son_sir

February 8, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

Most athletic T.E.’s I have seen can play DE, LB, or DL with some added bulk. I’ve seen Navy use a TE, and I believe a short-split TE, which adds another dimension to the passing game. It is correct that the Georgia Southern of old seldom used a TE. After watching the Navy offense, it looks like CPJ has tweaked this offense and added several new dimensions he didn’t use at GS. CPJ is going to do what produces yards and points. Period. For those less informed, this isn’t your Grandpa’s option game. Many reference the Pepper days at Tech and compare CPJ to that. You’ll see how far off base you are when this system is installed. My main concern is the defense. The offense is going to produce. Tech is going to have to get a lot better with pass coverage to get past the mediocrity. We lived and died by the blitz under Tenuto and prayed our corners could cover. More often than not, they didn’t. That, coupled with very inconsistent QB play is what has kept GT from getting over the hump for years. CPJ realizes that more than anybody.

By gtfan

February 8, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

i like the guys who listen to the coaches re where they want to play. we will be much better off with team players not ME players like our bb team had last year.

i am also a huge buckeye fan and while i do hope we get this kid terrelle pryor he does not come across as a team player to me.

i prefer the kids who recruit and sign with no fanfare.

By BuzzFactor

February 8, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

Looks like the Mutts have a hard time comprehending what they’ve read.

By NYJACKET

February 8, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

I hope all of Georgia Tech opponents believe that Paul Johnson will not throw the ball. Then he can get a quick six.

A run oriented attack will only work when there is a credible passing threat. PJ is not going to line up in Frank Howard’s Clemson full house T formation and run straight at people. If his attack is so easy to defend why has he been so successful?

By Wrecker1

February 8, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

A TE fits perfectly into this system. If you play him in a normal TE position, with a wing/slot flanked just behind and outside of him you don’t lose any of your option choices but it gives the defense a different look and provides for better running inside. Hence it gives the defense something else to prepare for. You can also flex him a few yards from the tackle, leaving the slot in his normal position, but providing you with some inside bulk against LB’s and giving the defense alignment problems. Of course you can split him like a SE which may give you size advantages against a CB. Whatever it is TECH showed him it seems to have kept Lutzenkirchen interested.

By Michael Blank

February 8, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

Trust me. The Nerds aren’t getting this guy.

By RAMBLE ON!

February 8, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

IN PAUL WE TRUST…Johnson that is.

By B-Pen4

February 8, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

There’s a better chance of Tech accepting zero Asians next year than there is of Philip playing for Tech and their no TE offense.

By scooter11

February 8, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

Always trust your Johnson.

By Michael Blank

February 8, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

Keep dreaming. He was being polite. Lutzenkirchen is the next Ben Watson.

By Ginger Lynn

February 8, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

A chili dog, onion ring, and a p.c. and a plane trip to boise in december, thats a lot to play for cause thats what your gonna get,maybe. and yes i always trust my johnson.

By Johnson

February 8, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

Jeff, I think Tech is recruiting this young man for defense, not as a TE.

By Philly Cream Cheese 19

February 8, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

I heard this kid has a neighbor who went to Tech. Apparently the neighbor is like a big brother and has influence over him. Word on the street is that the neighbor sold Phillip on Tech with the 70/30 guy/girl ratio and the chance to inherit the neighbor’s sacred GT pocket protector.

By Philly Cream Cheese 19

February 8, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

I heard this kid has a neighbor who went to Tech. Apparently the neighbor is like a big brother and has influence over him. Word on the street is that the neighbor sold Phillip on Tech with the 70/30 guy/girl ratio and the chance to inherit the neighbor’s sacred GT pocket protector.

By DAWGCRAZY

February 8, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

come to athens kid where you can join the thug nation. convicted felons only get 3 game suspensions!

By Steve

February 8, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this

its funny how tech geeks think uga is a “thug” school. of course it is the only thing they can say because they cant beat us. i seem to remember some guy named Houston that had some much blow in his dorm room it would have sunk the titanic. i seem to remember he played in the bowl game the next week. if any athlete at uga actually had a “serious” charge on them Richt wouldnt let them EVER see the field. but when your desperate….

btw… tech lost that bowl game too. what a bunch of thugs those geeks are.

By Nick

February 8, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

Steve, It was marijuana. Blow is what you’ll be doing to the tech nation when we beat you guys this year.

By NOVA Jacket

February 8, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

Tech is recruiting this kid as a linebacker.

By blackbee

February 8, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this

Paul Johnson is a good coach but he keeps saying we are going to recruit Georgia, which he should but I hope he doesn’t overlook one very important thing Tech has going for it. Among African-Americans around the country Atlanta is considered a most desired place to live. That’s why so many professional ball players live here. If Tech can get a 60-40 split with Georgia in the state for 4-5 star players and then capitalize on the city’s reputation amongst African-Americans then Tech fans will soon have the teams they desire.

By roddy

February 9, 2008 1:52 AM | Link to this

Doesn’t this wrinkle your dawg fur!! PJ is already making an impact. All of the sudden, competing w/ UGA for some coveted recruits. Hasn’t happend the last few years as the Mutts OWN the state of Georgia (well, them and the devil, Nick Saban). Its a minute point, but a point worth noting. PJ will make an impact sooner rather than later

By Andy

February 9, 2008 6:19 AM | Link to this

GT will get no big name recruits on the O-side until they prove that the system they are running can send players to the NFL. If you have a top recruit they are already thinking $$$ now so why would they want to go somewhere that jeporidizes their chances of being a high draft pick?

By Andy

February 9, 2008 6:24 AM | Link to this

GT will get no big name recruits on the O-side until they prove that the system they are running can send players to the NFL. If you have a top recruit they are already thinking $$$ now so why would they want to go somewhere that jeporidizes their chances of being a high draft pick?

By son_sir

February 9, 2008 6:26 AM | Link to this

Steve, on the Houston case: Some idiot judge, probably a UGA grad, ORDERED him to be put back on the team. Gailey, for all his faults, was following a court order. Now go back to practicing your ‘Soulja Boy’ in front of the mirror.

By son_sir

February 9, 2008 6:57 AM | Link to this

Andy, Ever hear of a guy named Adrian Peterson……….. No, No, not that one, the other one with the Bears. And he was out of a 1-AA school. Imagine what a skilled player could do with more media exposure, especially here in Atlanta, a national media hub. If they are good enough, the NFL will take note.

By son_sir

February 9, 2008 7:41 AM | Link to this

Scout. com has Lutzenkirchen listed as a TE/LB recruit and mentions he has also played safety. Who knows ? Maybe this kid prefers to hit over getting hit. Who knows what was discussed ? The kid sounds satisfied with what he heard. Too bad if that makes you a little nervous or you wouldn’t be over reading “obscure” Tech blogs. It’s about more than Lutzenkirchen. I think you are starting to realize CPJ has some chemistry building and some top notch players in the state are starting to take note. The Gailey and Ball Era is about to become quickly forgotten history.

By Sport Fan

February 9, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

Hey son_sir. Your right a judge did put him back on the team. But it was gt decision to play him! So put that in your pipe and smoke it.

By Paddy

February 9, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

gtfan/ohio state…I think you are right about qb, T. Pryor. Would love to have him but you might just be better off without him or someone who thinks like him. T.P. said the reason he has not picked a school yet is that he has not had time to think about recruiting or college. That just has to be a lie. He must be consumed by 2nd period chemestry and 5th period english lit?? Now I am mad just thinking about it…TP I hope you go to Michigan stay away from Ohio St.

By son_sir

February 9, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

Tell ya what Sport.. go to wikipedia and search Odell Thurman. Read his bio. There’s, by far, more text in the sub-section entitled “Drug and Alcohol Problems”. I couldn’t put it in my pipe if I wanted to. Odell has already smoked it all !
Now get back to your Soulja Boy practice.

By son_sir

February 9, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

Tell ya what Sport.. go to wikipedia and search Odell Thurman. Read his bio. There’s, by far, more text in the sub-section entitled “Drug and Alcohol Problems”. I couldn’t put it in my pipe if I wanted to. Odell has already smoked it all !
Now get back to your Soulja Boy practice.

By mr. nice

February 9, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

Tech students and others that live in Atlanta should be experts on THUGS.

By NOVA Jacket

February 9, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

Pathetic blogging guys.

By Chip

February 9, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

Colin Peek transfered to Alabama, giving up a year of eligibility, because Johnson said his offense would not use tight ends, so why is Johnson now recruiting a tight end?

By Chip

February 9, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

TE Colin Peek is 6’5” and two fifty, fast and agile, yet johnson ran him off to Alabama….

By son_sir

February 9, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Lutzenkirchen: “We went over the scheme we’d do and how I fit in with their program” .

Peek or no Peek I think the subject was covered.

By Chip

February 9, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

so the coach dumped a perfectly good, experienced white tight end with two years of eligibility left for a black high school kid who has yet to play a single down in college? IDIOTS

By rooster1

February 9, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

How do you lose 7 games in a row to a team and get on this blog and talk smack. your coach has not won 1 game in the acc. has not proven that his coaching style will work in a major conference.you have more kids transfering than coming in.sit down and shut up. underage drinking in college does not make you a thug,just another avg college student that can be found on every campus in america. after the 2008 ga tech vs uga game if you win then get on a blog and talk all you want but until that day comes shut up already 0-7 vs uga.

By rooster1

February 9, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

How do you lose 7 games in a row to a team and get on this blog and talk smack. your coach has not won 1 game in the acc. has not proven that his coaching style will work in a major conference.you have more kids transfering than coming in.sit down and shut up. underage drinking in college does not make you a thug,just another avg college student that can be found on every campus in america. after the 2008 ga tech vs uga game if you win then get on a blog and talk all you want but until that day comes shut up already 0-7 vs uga.

By son_sir

February 9, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Well Rooster, there is this little thing known as the First Amendment. You see, AJC provides the forum. As we are working to reverse the fact that we are 0-7 against you we will discuss steps to make it happen. I don’t know by what link you stumbled in on, but mine was via the Georgia Tech page on AJC. Have a beef with AJC hosting a GT page ? Write a letter,…… then go f*ck yourself !

By Brent

February 9, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

Rooster, all have to say is WOW!

By Not Disappointed

February 9, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Go Jackets!!!!

By Not Disappointed

February 9, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

Go Jackets!!!!

By NOVA Jacket

February 9, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Chip - see earlier post that Tech is recruiting him as a linebacker.

Rooster - get a life. I’m sure you had a lot to do with that 7-0 record. Most smack talkers never played at any level……

By Renewed Jacket fan

February 10, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

Quote:“I really like him,” Lutzenkirchen said. “He’s a good guy. He’s easy to talk to. I sat next to him during the whole basketball game.” I don’t think Mark Richt was mentioned in that conversation. He must have been busy talking to the recruits that are going to Florida.GO JACKETS, THWG

By GatorMan

February 10, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

Let’s see:

GT = ugly girls

UGA = 3 wins in 18 years

Clemson = Annual trip back to Atlanta for the Peach Bowl

UF = Bikini’s with space for “National” and “Champions”

Where would you go PLutz?

By joe shmoe

February 14, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this

Ive gotten a chance to get to no the kid and he wants to go some where he can make plays on the offensive side of the ball. I think he will end up at Clemson which he grew up a big fan of