5 things for Georgia Tech fans to know Wednesday

September 22, 2016 Atlanta - Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) carries a ball as Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Patrick Gamble (left) tries to steal in the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Thursday, September 22, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Credit: Ken Sugiura

Credit: Ken Sugiura

September 22, 2016 Atlanta - Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) carries a ball as Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Patrick Gamble (left) tries to steal in the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Thursday, September 22, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

1. Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner met with reporters Tuesday and, when not making the plea for fans to buy season tickets, offered some insights to preparations and his outlook for the season .

2. Is Jalynn Sykes an A-back for the future? The junior running back from Rome High has received an offer from Tech.

3. Against Mercer, Vanderbilt, Clemson and Miami, Tech is giving up 7 points per possession on the opening possession . All the other possessions? .8 (myajc)

4. Tech's team leader in quarterback hurries could see more playing time against Pitt .

5. There's a boatload of excellent quarterbacks in the ACC , and the Jackets face another one Saturday in Nate Peterman. Doug Roberson explains the bounty of elite passers. (myajc)