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GEORGIA TECH REPORT
Gailey won't say if Nesbitt might play
By MATT WINKELJOHN
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/29/07 There's not enough evidence to suggest that football teams Georgia Tech and Notre Dame are mirroring one another, but it's a worthwhile thought.
Fighting Irish coach Charlie Weis isn't saying who will start at quarterback Saturday against the Yellow Jackets — sophomore Demetrius Jones, freshman Jimmy Clausen or junior Evan Sharpley. But Tech coach Chan Gailey said again Tuesday he expects to face not only multiple quarterbacks, but multiple offensive styles.
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</td></tr><tr><td class="caption">Irish coach Charlie Weis is mum on the identity of his starting QB, but said he wouldn't be surprised if Tech played freshman Josh Nesbitt Saturday.
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <input name="choice" value="53675" type="radio"> [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1] Yes. Why not see what he can do? [/SIZE][/FONT] </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <input name="choice" value="53676" type="radio"> [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1] No. It's best to try to redshirt him. [/SIZE][/FONT] </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top"> <input name="choice" value="53677" type="radio"> [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1] It depends on what happens during the game. [/SIZE][/FONT] </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">
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</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><!--startclickprintinclude--><!--begintext--> On the Flats, meanwhile, does Gailey know if freshman quarterback Josh Nesbitt will play in a specially designed offense, and have coaches made a decision on the Nesbitt Nuances? "Yes, we have," Tech's coach said Tuesday evening.
So, will Nesbitt — a dazzling runner with a strong, if somewhat erratic passing arm in summer camp — play in certain situations?
"I'm not telling," he said.
Weis told reporters Tuesday that the appearance of Nesbitt "wouldn't shock me ... in some kind of package where, you know, they spread it out. We've had a practice for that just in case."
Jackets' injured coming around
Tuesday was a good day at Tech inasmuch as "everybody had pads on except Quincy Kelly," Gailey said. That means some players who have been out injured for quite a while, including wide receiver Andrew Smith and linebacker Travis Chambers, were back in action. Some players, though, were limited.
Kelly, a reserve running back from Decatur High, has not practiced since collapsing Aug. 17 during practice. He is expected to return today, as Gailey said tests have revealed no abnormalities. Gailey said Colin Peek (Achilles) will start at tight end.
Mum's the word on who will kick off
The most recent Tech depth chart reveals few changes but still lists freshman walk-on Scott Blair No. 1 in kickoffs. Gailey said coaches have made a decision on who will kick off, but they're not telling reporters.
That depth chart has added freshman Brad Jefferson as No. 3 middle linebacker. That is a strong sign he will play on special teams and not redshirt.
The eligibilities of reserve cornerback Pat Clark and reserve offensive lineman Cord Howard remain unresolved. If the issues, which relate to NCAA guidelines and not grades, are unresolved by the end of the week, they will not play at Notre Dame.
GEORGIA TECH REPORT
Gailey won't say if Nesbitt might play
By MATT WINKELJOHN
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/29/07 There's not enough evidence to suggest that football teams Georgia Tech and Notre Dame are mirroring one another, but it's a worthwhile thought.
Fighting Irish coach Charlie Weis isn't saying who will start at quarterback Saturday against the Yellow Jackets — sophomore Demetrius Jones, freshman Jimmy Clausen or junior Evan Sharpley. But Tech coach Chan Gailey said again Tuesday he expects to face not only multiple quarterbacks, but multiple offensive styles.
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</td></tr><tr><td class="caption">Irish coach Charlie Weis is mum on the identity of his starting QB, but said he wouldn't be surprised if Tech played freshman Josh Nesbitt Saturday.
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</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><!--startclickprintinclude--><!--begintext--> On the Flats, meanwhile, does Gailey know if freshman quarterback Josh Nesbitt will play in a specially designed offense, and have coaches made a decision on the Nesbitt Nuances? "Yes, we have," Tech's coach said Tuesday evening.
So, will Nesbitt — a dazzling runner with a strong, if somewhat erratic passing arm in summer camp — play in certain situations?
"I'm not telling," he said.
Weis told reporters Tuesday that the appearance of Nesbitt "wouldn't shock me ... in some kind of package where, you know, they spread it out. We've had a practice for that just in case."
Jackets' injured coming around
Tuesday was a good day at Tech inasmuch as "everybody had pads on except Quincy Kelly," Gailey said. That means some players who have been out injured for quite a while, including wide receiver Andrew Smith and linebacker Travis Chambers, were back in action. Some players, though, were limited.
Kelly, a reserve running back from Decatur High, has not practiced since collapsing Aug. 17 during practice. He is expected to return today, as Gailey said tests have revealed no abnormalities. Gailey said Colin Peek (Achilles) will start at tight end.
Mum's the word on who will kick off
The most recent Tech depth chart reveals few changes but still lists freshman walk-on Scott Blair No. 1 in kickoffs. Gailey said coaches have made a decision on who will kick off, but they're not telling reporters.
That depth chart has added freshman Brad Jefferson as No. 3 middle linebacker. That is a strong sign he will play on special teams and not redshirt.
The eligibilities of reserve cornerback Pat Clark and reserve offensive lineman Cord Howard remain unresolved. If the issues, which relate to NCAA guidelines and not grades, are unresolved by the end of the week, they will not play at Notre Dame.