Georgia Tech Defense

[caption id="attachment_213957" align="alignnone" width="975"] PIC BY Macon.com & The Telegraph[/caption] The Yellow Jacket defense has been lost in the shuffle with the majority of media attention focused on the diverse Georgia Tech offense. Let’s take a closer look:  

BY THE NUMBERS

-- Scheme: Multiple, 4-3 -- Coordinator: Ted Roof -- Strengths: Veteran defensive line (All 4 starters have at least 4 years in the program) and aggressively intelligent linebackers. -- Weaknesses: Pass coverage and Havoc Stats (INT’s, TFL, sacks, forced fumbles, etc..). -- Characteristics: Bend but don’t break. Cornerbacks allow significant pre-snap cushion for opposing receivers. -- Produced 9 turnovers in its final 12 quarters of the regular season. -- Linebacker PJ Davis is the only Ga Tech defender that projects to the 2017 NFL Draft. DT Patrick Gamble is an outside shot for a late-round pick but most likely free agent.

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Statistical Leaders

-- Total tackles: Strong safety Quintin Griffin-79 -- QB sacks: DT Patrick Gamble-5.5 -- Tackles for loss: Patrick Gamble-8.5 -- Interceptions: Lance Austin-3, Lawrence Austin-3

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Cumulative Statistics

-- Scoring: 25 points per game -- Rush: Allows 174 ypg -- Pass: 233 -- Total: 408 -- 3^rd Down: 50% -- Red Zone: 27 touchdowns/43 trips; 63% -- QB sacks: 16 -- Tackles for loss: 53   The Jackets have received a defensive boost with an onslaught of late-season, forced turnovers. It's accumulated 9 in its final 3 games; 7 of which were interceptions. The Cats have to secure the football in order to have a chance to win. Simple as that. QB Justin Thomas and the offense have produced 34 points off turnovers in that same November span.