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Georgia Tech Football 2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds

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2010 Record: 6-7 ACC Record: 4-4 (T-3rd, Coastal) 2011 Returning Starters: 12; 6 offense, 5 defense, punter

Coach: Paul Johnson

Offensive Coordinators: Paul Johnson Defensive Coordinators: Al Groh

2011 Georgia Tech Players to Watch: HB Roddy Jones, WR Stephen Hill, C Jay Finch, DE Izaan Cross, LB Julian Bumett, LB Jeremiah Attaochu, S Isaiah Johnson.

2011 Georgia Tech Strengths:
The triple-option offense chums out yards and points and eats up dock no matter who is carrying, pitching or catching the football. Jones is a game-changer if he gets the ball in space, as are several other halfbacks. Georgia Tech’s defense should be much improved in its second season in the 3-4 scheme.

2011 Georgia Tech Weaknesses:
The Yellow Jackets are thin and relatively inexperienced on the offensive line. Finch’s ability to lead the unit from the center position will likely determine their success, with a first-year starting Quarterback a given. The secondary is young and will need the front seven to put pressure on the Quarterback.

2011 Georgia Tech Offense:

Georgia Tech’s offense churned out more than 400 yards per game once again, but the Yellow Jackets weren’t as efficient, as their scoring was down from 33.8 points per game in 2009 to 26.0 in ’10. Coach Paul Johnson was frustrated with breakdowns on the offensive line, and the team lacked the big plays in the passing game to complement the option-based rushing attack. Tevin Washington, who started the final four games last season, is next in line at quarterback, but he will be pushed by redshirt freshman Synjyn Days and true freshman Vad Lee. Washington ran the ball well last year but completed only 41.0 percent of his passes. Some fretted that Tech’s option offense wouldn’t be the same after Jon Dwyer left following the 2009 season. Anthony Allen stepped in and rushed for 1,316 yards despite a slow start. Now the question is being asked if the Jackets can survive without Allen. None of the four B-Backs battling to replace Allen has much experience. There are, however, some proven commodities at A-Back, most notably seniors Roddy Jones and Embry Peeples and junior Orwin Smith. The receiving corps remains an issue. Tyler Melton and Stephen Hill likely will be the starters, but both had problems catching passes last season. The Jackets must do some retooling on an offensive line that struggled in 2010. Left guard Omoregie Uzzi was an All-ACC pick last season.

2011 Georgia Tech Defense:

The line is the most experienced unit on defense, though it wasn’t overly productive last season. The linemen aren’t expected to be the playmakers in Al Groh’s 3-4 defense, but the entire unit combined for only four sacks and 12 tackles for a loss in 2010. End Izaan Cross looked good at times and has the ability to be the next standout defensive lineman for the Jackets. Julian Burnett, a 5’10″ sledgehammer, leads the linebacking corps, which should be more athletic than last year’s group that often seemed to be a step away from making a play not what you want out of your linebackers in a 3-4 defense. Burnett will take on more of a leadership role this fall. All four starters in the secondary must be replaced. The coaching staff is excited about cornerbacks Rod Sweeting and Louis Young, who are both big and can run.

2011 Georgia Tech Special Teams:

Problems are so pronounced that Johnson is taking an active role with the units in practice. Replacing kicker Scott Blair is the largest challenge. The Yellow Jackets auditioned several kickers in the spring; all struggled. The frontrunner may be Chris Tanner. He kicked in three games in 2009, going 14 for 14 on extra point attempts, but he did not attempt a neld goal. At punter, 2010 starter Sean Poole returns, as does 2009 starter Chandler Anderson. The bad news is Tech ranked 114th out of 120 teams in net punting last season. The Yellow Jackets were 97th nationally in kickand punt-return yardage in 2010.

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2011 Georgia Tech Predictions:

Georgia Tech stumbled to a 6–7 record last year only the second losing season in Johnson’s 14-year career as a head coach after winning a conference title just two years ago. Was 2010 an aberration, or are the Yellow Jackets slipping down the food chain in the ACC? The 2011 season will go a long way toward answering this pivotal question. The Jackets could make it back to a bowl game for a 15th straight season, but don’t expect this club to be too much of factor in the Coastal Division race.

2011 Georgia Tech Betting Odds:

Georgia Tech Current odds to win a National Championship: +20000

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