Position changes in Tech secondary
Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Ted Roof explained a couple position changes on his unit. Domonique Noble, who largely played defensive back his first three seasons, has moved to linebacker since his weight has moved into the 230-pound range. By comparison, safeties Jamal Golden and Corey Griffin both weigh less than 200 pounds. Noble was listed at 214 pounds last season.
“Unless he goes on a crash diet, he’s going to stay at linebacker,” Roof said.
Demond Smith, who was the starting nickel back last season, has moved back to safety. Simply, Roof said, Smith is a better safety than nickel. Lance Austin and Lynn Griffin are among those playing at the nickel spot.
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Ken Sugiura is a sports columnist at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Formerly the Georgia Tech beat reporter, Sugiura started at the AJC in 1998 and has covered a variety of beats, mostly within sports.
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