Running game continues to roll
Anthony Allen had another solid game against MTSU while Joshua Nesbitt does what he always does. Allen rushed for 75 yards on 13 carries along with two touchdowns. Nesbitt had another 100+ yard game on the ground and added two score (1 passing, 1 rushing). Orwin Smith and back-up quarterback David Sims also added a couple of rushing scores.
While the Tech offense scored 42 points, there were still mistakes made that kept the Yellow Jackets from scoring 60. Missed blocks, assignments, and reads, which has plagued Tech all year, stalled drives that should have gone for scores. The offensive line has improved the last couple of weeks and needs to keep improving going forward.
Dropped passes still a problem
Missed assignments on offense isn't the only reason Tech didn't score 60 on Saturday. There were a few passes that would have gone for 6 if they weren't dropped. Embry Peeples, who came into the year as the most sure-handed receiver of the A-backs, dropped a couple on Saturday.
The good thing is that these routes are open and if Georgia Tech can complete these passes going forward, it will be a huge weapon in their big games. On a more positive note, Stephen Hill is starting to catch the ball and will be a big time threat going forward.
Brutal schedule upcoming
Georgia Tech's hopes for a return trip to the ACC championship will be decided in the next few games. With a trip to Clemson this weekend and then an off week before a Thursday night game in Blacksburg, Virginia, we will see how good (or bad) this Georgia Tech team really is. Don't forget about the home game with Miami the following week and the final game of the season on Thanksgiving weekend at Georgia.
A win this weekend would put Georgia Tech in a great situation going into Blacksburg. While Clemson is very talented and has two studs at running back, the Tigers have struggled lately and Tech has had their number in recent years. The Yellow Jackets have won six of the last seven against their rivals from the Atlantic division, including two close games last year, one being in the ACC championship.
However, if you've watched either team this season, you would know that Clemson can run the ball and Georgia Tech can't stop the run. This could bode well for Clemson as they will try to keep Georgia Tech's offense off the field because, apparently, the Tigers just can't stop the Paul Johnson's spread option offense.
