Georgia Tech running back Synjyn Days has found a new home. After accepting coach Paul Johnson’s request 2 ½ weeks ago to try his hand at B-back, the senior from Hillgrove High has been made the backup to Zach Laskey.
Days, who came to Tech as a quarterback and moved to A-back as a sophomore, continues to take some snaps at A-back and also is getting work as a short-yardage possibility at quarterback, but is spending most of his practice time at B-back. Laskey and Days could share the load similarly to how David Sims and Laskey did the past two seasons.
“Synjyn will play a lot in there,” Johnson said after Monday’s practice, as the game week began for the season opener against Wofford.
Since moving to B-back, Days has jumped ahead of backups Matt Connors and C.J. Leggett, a freshman who has impressed but has missed time with injuries. At 225 pounds, Days is a load and has a powerful base. Days said he saw himself as more of a power runner than an open-field runner, which is what he had done at A-back.
“I love it,” Laskey said. “Not only is he a great teammate, but he’s one of my best friends on the team. We have a good time. He’s a good competitor. He pushes me to be better and I push him a little bit, as well.”
Days already has a name for the duo: “Ebony and Ivory.” (Days is black and Laskey is white.)
Prior to this year’s camp, Days had never played B-back before, but he has the benefit of knowing the offense well, having learned it first as a quarterback and then as an A-back. The quarterbacks and B-backs work together extensively and share the same position coach, Bryan Cook.
“They said they want me to play everywhere, even quarterback (in certain situations),” Days said.
