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Video: What did we learn this morning from Georgia Tech?
Jan. 1, 2010 9:39 am
Other than "very little," Georgia Tech's offense runs like a machine as the above video shows.
They've got some characters on their team, like offensive lineman Cord Howard, who gave away the secret to quarterback Josh Nesbitt's success (he's a country cook that needs a chef hat, Howard says).
We also learned Georgia Tech is not afraid to run the ball on third and 7 or on fourth and 2 from the 50. The Yellow Jackets like to cut block, which puts Iowa defenders' heads on a swivel. Georgia Tech takes advantage of its opponents mistakes and over-pursuit. Discipline is crucial.
Plenty of this will be documented here later this afternoon and over the next few days. For now, here's an interview with Yellow Jackets' all-ACC running back Jonathan Dwyer:

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