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Georgia Tech @ Kansas preview
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Georgia Tech, which ran for 372 yards and six touchdowns in its opener, heads to Kansas intent on proving it can pass the ball, too.
The Jayhawks would settle for any offense whatsoever.
When this game was scheduled, it looked like a potentially difficult trip for the Yellow Jackets. They don't often venture west: it's No. 17 Georgia Tech's first road game against a Big 12 opponent since 1992.
But Kansas could not have looked more feeble in the debut of Turner Gill, who replaced Mark Mangino as head coach. Kansas' humiliating 6-3 home defeat to North Dakota State extended the Jayhawks' losing streak to eight dating to last year, and sparked a quarterback controversy. Starter Kale Pick was replaced in the second half by Jordan Webb. Neither shined, though Webb was moderately effective. In the end, Kansas could not overcome three turnovers, including a fumble with less than four minutes left.
Now the reeling Jayhawks must face Georgia Tech's unusual option attack, which is especially difficult to stop without extended preparation.
Senior quarterback Joshua Nesbitt, a darkhorse Heisman candidate, picked up right where he left off last year. He ran for 135 yards and three touchdowns in Georgia Tech's 41-10 win over South Carolina State. A-back Roddy Jones scored two touchdowns and 45 yards on four carries. Saturday could be B-back Anthony Allen's turn to rumble. He was held in check last week as South Carolina State focused on stopping the dive up the middle.
While no one at Georgia Tech is professing concern, coaches were steamed with the 2-for-12 passing effort. The Jackets put up 12 yards through the air with one interception that bounced off a receiver's chest. Look for Nesbitt to get into a better rhythm on Saturday, starting with short passes to wideout Stephen Hill.
The Jayhawks gave up just 168 total yards in their opener. Their defense needs another stout effort to keep this one interesting.
Georgia Tech's revamped defense, under new coordinator Al Groh, turned in a so-so performance in its opener. The Jackets didn't allow a touchdown until the game was out of hand, but they gave up 178 rushing yards, produced no sacks and missed several tackles.
The defending ACC champions must be careful not to look ahead; a tough trip to Chapel Hill looms Sept. 18.
This is the teams' second-ever meeting. Tech beat Kansas 20-14 in the 1948 Orange Bowl.
Kansas will make the return trip to Atlanta's Bobby Dodd Stadium in 2011.
The Jayhawks would settle for any offense whatsoever.
When this game was scheduled, it looked like a potentially difficult trip for the Yellow Jackets. They don't often venture west: it's No. 17 Georgia Tech's first road game against a Big 12 opponent since 1992.
But Kansas could not have looked more feeble in the debut of Turner Gill, who replaced Mark Mangino as head coach. Kansas' humiliating 6-3 home defeat to North Dakota State extended the Jayhawks' losing streak to eight dating to last year, and sparked a quarterback controversy. Starter Kale Pick was replaced in the second half by Jordan Webb. Neither shined, though Webb was moderately effective. In the end, Kansas could not overcome three turnovers, including a fumble with less than four minutes left.
Now the reeling Jayhawks must face Georgia Tech's unusual option attack, which is especially difficult to stop without extended preparation.
Senior quarterback Joshua Nesbitt, a darkhorse Heisman candidate, picked up right where he left off last year. He ran for 135 yards and three touchdowns in Georgia Tech's 41-10 win over South Carolina State. A-back Roddy Jones scored two touchdowns and 45 yards on four carries. Saturday could be B-back Anthony Allen's turn to rumble. He was held in check last week as South Carolina State focused on stopping the dive up the middle.
While no one at Georgia Tech is professing concern, coaches were steamed with the 2-for-12 passing effort. The Jackets put up 12 yards through the air with one interception that bounced off a receiver's chest. Look for Nesbitt to get into a better rhythm on Saturday, starting with short passes to wideout Stephen Hill.
The Jayhawks gave up just 168 total yards in their opener. Their defense needs another stout effort to keep this one interesting.
Georgia Tech's revamped defense, under new coordinator Al Groh, turned in a so-so performance in its opener. The Jackets didn't allow a touchdown until the game was out of hand, but they gave up 178 rushing yards, produced no sacks and missed several tackles.
The defending ACC champions must be careful not to look ahead; a tough trip to Chapel Hill looms Sept. 18.
This is the teams' second-ever meeting. Tech beat Kansas 20-14 in the 1948 Orange Bowl.
Kansas will make the return trip to Atlanta's Bobby Dodd Stadium in 2011.