Georgia Tech Post Game Thread

[nsisk157]

People are nervous about Yoon, but I gotta admit, most of his kicks are absolutely perfect. Yes, he's had a few miscues, which can be expected for a true freshman in an extremely high pressure position...but overall, I think we have a good kicker that will be great by the end of the year. He will likely be asked to kick a game winner at some point this year and I have confidence that he'll nail it!

Could not agree more...

 

[koonja]

I was at the game sitting about 10 rows up in the endzone. It was really interesting watching the game from this perspective.

CJ Saunders should have had a return TD on the one punt return in the second half. If he cuts in instead of out, he was gone.

Defense was really good when it attacked instead of waiting for the option. Biggest difference I saw from the past.

Jaylon was all over the place. For a long time in the first half it seemed they only ran the option away from him.

Offensive line had me worried for a while. Didn't seem like there was much of a push but wore them down. Tech defenders looked gassed in the 4th quarter.

Impressed by Kizer.

Pretty good atmosphere. Not as loud as Michigan last year.

We were directly behind the Procise 91 yarder. It was cool to watch it from that perspective.

Did Adams get any carries? Didn't see it but would like to see him get at least 5 a a game.

Great win by the Irish!

Did you happen to see what was going on down field when Kizer had time to throw? There were a few times where he had forever, but didn't find anyone open. Was it a WR separation issue? Or is he not finding the open guys?

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Did you happen to see what was going on down field when Kizer had time to throw? There were a few times where he had forever, but didn't find anyone open. Was it a WR separation issue? Or is he not finding the open guys?

There were open guys. He was gun shy about going over the middle especially.

EDIT: And Tech decided to single up on the outside and keep their safeties close. They were clearly covering the run and daring ND to throw the ball at the sidelines. The WR screens may have been eye-roll inducing but there were three or four times where if a WR had beaten his DB (Chris Brown was painfully close to stepping through his guy on one) there was going to be nobody to stop the touchdown.

 

[dang227]

Did you happen to see what was going on down field when Kizer had time to throw? There were a few times where he had forever, but didn't find anyone open. Was it a WR separation issue? Or is he not finding the open guys?

Tough to see because we were so low. Especially when they were heading away from us. Honestly, it did look like they had guys open quite a bit.

 

[Cackalacky]

Did you happen to see what was going on down field when Kizer had time to throw? There were a few times where he had forever, but didn't find anyone open. Was it a WR separation issue? Or is he not finding the open guys?

I think he doesn't have full trust in some of his reads. Several times he patted his chest after a throw that wasn't up to snuff. He threw a great ball to Alize Jones but it was just barely too far out in front. He seems to be able.to see the middle of the field a little better than Golson but it's still focused primarily out wide. He needs some more time but all that I saw last night was positive.

 

[koonja]

There were open guys. He was gun shy about going over the middle especially.

EDIT: And Tech decided to single up on the outside and keep their safeties close. They were clearly covering the run and daring ND to throw the ball at the sidelines. The WR screens may have been eye-roll inducing but there were three or four times where if a WR had beaten his DB (Chris Brown was painfully close to stepping through his guy on one) there was going to be nobody to stop the touchdown.

Tough to see because we were so low. Especially when they were heading away from us. Honestly, it did look like they had guys open quite a bit.

I think he doesn't have full trust in some of his reads. Several times he patted his chest after a throw that wasn't up to snuff. He threw a great ball to Alize Jones but it was just barely too far out in front. He seems to be able.to see the middle of the field a little better than Golson but it's still focused primarily out wide. He needs some more time but all that I saw last night was positive.

Thanks guys. Surprised he's hesitant to pull the trigger. He seems like he has a little Brett Favre in him. You saw it in the flip to Prosise, and the 2 throws he's made across his body and the field in the last 2 games. Also he was a little risky in the highlight film I watched.

Being as tall as the OL will does help him see the middle. Like I said, I like that you can see his head checking to 2nd option WRs, and that he's staying in the pocket. I think he's going to grow each game, whereas Golson kind of plateaued.

And btw, I 100% believe we're headed for an intense QB competition in spring. Going to be tough to not start the guy that took us to the national championship .

 

[kmoose]

If I annoy you, block my posts. I do not care.

But get lost with the 'well it's working so why analyze individual components'. This is a message board, and many are critical of BK's play calling. If that's too much for you, I'd suggest reading ND related articles rather than ND discussion boards.

Back to my issue with the play calling, I feel like we have the best overall group of WRs/TEs, athletically, that BK has had in his tenure. But our offense is WR quick pass, WR quick screen, 8-10 yard hitches, or fly route to Fuller. I think we need to open up the field more and let our Tori Hunters/Will Fullers/Chris Browns spread out the defense rather than bunch everyone within 15 yards of the LOS. We have a lot of horsepower but the simple play calling gives them no room to gallop.

That's asking a lot of an inexperienced QB.

 

[koonja]

That's asking a lot of an inexperienced QB.

IDK, I think that spreading out the WRs/routes might make it easier to see what's going on, rather than have so much going on in a confined area. I guess I'd like to see some seem routes and cross a guy over the middle. Overall just spread the field to create some space

 

[Buster Bluth]

Full game replays anywhere mon freres?

 

[Circa]

Thanks guys. Surprised he's hesitant to pull the trigger. He seems like he has a little Brett Favre in him. You saw it in the flip to Prosise, and the 2 throws he's made across his body and the field in the last 2 games. Also he was a little risky in the highlight film I watched.

Being as tall as the OL will does help him see the middle. Like I said, I like that you can see his head checking to 2nd option WRs, and that he's staying in the pocket. I think he's going to grow each game, whereas Golson kind of plateaued.

And btw, I 100% believe we're headed for an intense QB competition in spring. Going to be tough to not start the guy that took us to the national championship .

Go with it buddy. You nailed this similarity.
He's ben drilled so hard about TO's he seems takin a back

 

[koonja]

Go with it buddy. You nailed this similarity.
He's ben drilled so hard about TO's he seems takin a back

I'm not saying he reminds me of Favre as a player comparison, just that he seems like he has that creative/risky bone.

 

[IrishFaninTX]

If I annoy you, block my posts. I do not care.

But get lost with the 'well it's working so why analyze individual components'. This is a message board, and many are critical of BK's play calling. If that's too much for you, I'd suggest reading ND related articles rather than ND discussion boards.

Back to my issue with the play calling, I feel like we have the best overall group of WRs/TEs, athletically, that BK has had in his tenure. But our offense is WR quick pass, WR quick screen, 8-10 yard hitches, or fly route to Fuller. I think we need to open up the field more and let our Tori Hunters/Will Fullers/Chris Browns spread out the defense rather than bunch everyone within 15 yards of the LOS. We have a lot of horsepower but the simple play calling gives them no room to gallop.

At the moment, I imagine Kelly is not giving Kizer the full playbook. He probably can't call the game the same as FSU last year.

 

[NDBoiler]

1. Day, Tillery, Cage did great at stopping the FB.

2. Want to see the "other CJ" return KO's...Amir seems a little tentative.

3. Alize is going to be fine. The game will slow down for him...freak athlete

4. Feel sick about Dru...get better fella.

5. O-line won their fair share of the battles...need to understand how those drive-busting penalties are occuring.

6. The last minute and half of that game erased the true story-line of the game. Need to finish.

#5 - BK said in his post game presser that it was a cadence difference between Malik and Kizer, indicating it was correctable.

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Go with it buddy. You nailed this similarity.
He's ben drilled so hard about TO's he seems takin a back

I don't disagree but remember ND was never behind on Saturday and when they needed to take risks they had the edges available to them (and cashed in on the first touchdown).

 

[IrishFaninTX]

Thanks guys. Surprised he's hesitant to pull the trigger. He seems like he has a little Brett Favre in him. You saw it in the flip to Prosise, and the 2 throws he's made across his body and the field in the last 2 games. Also he was a little risky in the highlight film I watched.

Being as tall as the OL will does help him see the middle. Like I said, I like that you can see his head checking to 2nd option WRs, and that he's staying in the pocket. I think he's going to grow each game, whereas Golson kind of plateaued.

And btw, I 100% believe we're headed for an intense QB competition in spring. Going to be tough to not start the guy that took us to the national championship .

Am I the only one who thinks moving Malik to RB would be a great idea if Kizer lights it up this year? I would rather that than Malik transferring. Or even Kizer if it went the other way but I think you could move Malik to another position more so then Kizer.

 

[tommyIRISH23]

Am I the only one who thinks moving Malik to RB would be a great idea if Kizer lights it up this year? I would rather that than Malik transferring. Or even Kizer if it went the other way but I think you could move Malik to another position more so then Kizer.

Yeah i think thats a bad idea. Lets see how the rest of the season goes. I dont see kizer transferring if he falls behind Malik

 

[Irish YJ]

Yeah i think thats a bad idea. Lets see how the rest of the season goes. I dont see kizer transferring if he falls behind Malik

Just wait till we start seeing some packages for BW.... then all the this talk will go into overdrive... regardless what happens, QB talk this coming off season will be interesting.

 

[Circa]

I'm not saying he reminds me of Favre as a player comparison, just that he seems like he has that creative/risky bone.

similar being the word..

 

[GoIrish41]

Just wait till we start seeing some packages for BW.... then all the this talk will go into overdrive... regardless what happens, QB talk this coming off season will be interesting.

I think Wimbush is going to be a star, but no matter how it goes we will be in good shape. All will have playing experience and there will be a legitimate competition next season. All with actual resume footage and ample time in the offense. Things are going to look good at QB next year with whomever wins being pushed by the other two.

 

[tussin]

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[Irish Insanity]

Am I the only one who thinks moving Malik to RB would be a great idea if Kizer lights it up this year?

Yes.

 

[Luckylucci]

Am I the only one who thinks moving Malik to RB would be a great idea if Kizer lights it up this year? I would rather that than Malik transferring. Or even Kizer if it went the other way but I think you could move Malik to another position more so then Kizer.

Yes, I think you might be the only one, lol. Post UVA, BK walked over to Malik's mom and said this is Malik's team and when he's healthy he's our QB.

 

[koonja]

Yes, I think you might be the only one, lol. Post UVA, BK walked over to Malik's mom and said this is Malik's team and when he's healthy he's our QB.

Do you personally think it's going to be that simple? I guess it depends on this team does this year, but I think it's going to get very interesting. I hope it's Malik just because I like him so much.

 

[Irish YJ]

Yes, I think you might be the only one, lol. Post UVA, BK walked over to Malik's mom and said this is Malik's team and when he's healthy he's our QB.

bold

 

[ARALOU]

We are lucky we have Kizer, IMO. He has an offensive line that is arguably as good as any team in the country. He has weapons, maybe the best WR in the country. A rocket running back. The defense looks to be pretty good. He has shown he is clutch. He has shown he can make plays. He will make mistakes, but he seems to make up for them. I still say we have other receivers that can show up in a big way. I also think #10 will be a factor before the season is over. He looks gifted. I am looking forward to seeing how things play out. Malik coming back next year is a plus. Hopefully he fully recovers. The Irish played soft D at the end of the game, that is the only negative I saw.

 

[Circa]

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reps

 

[FearTheBeard]

Was in the stadium for the game and man was i impressed with how well the defense shut down their offense. Kizer minus the one endzone picked looked pretty dang good, and once again Prosise is a monster! This was a very fun game to watch and met some cool Tech fans tailgating, they spoke highly of how well and respectful irish fans were at the stadium.

On another note i thought the stadium was rocking!! The music choice was good and the crowd really seemed into it, looked like their qb got rattled a few times and blew some timeouts. I wonder if the construction is helping hold sound in as some people mentioned after texas, thatd be a nice boost for homefield advantage.

 

[Irish#1]

If I annoy you, block my posts. I do not care.

But get lost with the 'well it's working so why analyze individual components'. This is a message board, and many are critical of BK's play calling. If that's too much for you, I'd suggest reading ND related articles rather than ND discussion boards.

Back to my issue with the play calling, I feel like we have the best overall group of WRs/TEs, athletically, that BK has had in his tenure. But our offense is WR quick pass, WR quick screen, 8-10 yard hitches, or fly route to Fuller. I think we need to open up the field more and let our Tori Hunters/Will Fullers/Chris Browns spread out the defense rather than bunch everyone within 15 yards of the LOS. We have a lot of horsepower but the simple play calling gives them no room to gallop.

As long as you're winning and having success with the same plays you stay with them. You add one or two new plays each week, but you don't use them unless you need to. Then when you're in that tight game you use them since the defense has not seen them on any game film they've reviewed.

Very solid game all over. Kizer will only get better with more playing time. Reads, progressions, adjustments all come with time and are not bad given his lack of playing time. We had people declaring the season was lost without MZ, now we're undefeated. Relax and enjoy the ride. Coaches will take care of the details.

 

[Circa]

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@ the 71:20 mark you see his knee give a bit while in coverage. @ 71:26 mark you see his knee sideways on #18 receiver for GT. Adrenaline imo was the culprit but this celebration clause is silly. He clearly injured the knee while defending.

 

[EifertPower]

Re-watched the game and some more observations...

1. Not as worried about Alize Jones. He'll be fine. And nice to see Kelly utilizing a tight end more this game.

2. I feel our slot receiver is kind of pointless. Between Amir, Hunter, and Sanders we have some dangerous weapons that can be used particular in short routes for a rookie QB.

3. Fuller is a stud. Prossise is getting all the attention but Fuller is more of a game changer.

4. Tranqiull looked like he was ready to become Zbikowski which makes his injury even more upsetting.

5. Did Corey Robinson run the correct route on the INT? At first i blamed Kizer, but looking at closer, isn't that where the QB should throw the ball on those endzone fades? How come Robinson wasn't closer to the endzone.