ATLANTA-- Georgia Tech football coach Paul Johnson pulled no punches when asked about his thoughts about the Boston College game after watching the film. Johnson was quite fiery when speaking to the media after Monday's practice regarding his staff and the execution of his players in the season opener.
"We were fortunate, we just didn't play well and you have to give them credit, but we didn't do a very good job as a staff," Johnson said. "I was really surprised with the way we played. It wasn't just one position it was everywhere."
Johnson said his message to his coaching staff was simple on Sunday and Monday.
"What you see is what you are man. You are either coaching it or allowing it to happen," he said. "I'm tired of watching it."
Players of the week were: Qua Searcy, Harrison Butker and Step Durham (PJ said because he screwed up the least).
CPJ said he was completely shocked with how bad the team looked especially on offense.
CPJ said the secondary did okay, but had too many penalties.
CPJ said they were fortunate and made just enough plays on all sides of the ball.
CPJ said Qua Searcy showed up to play.
CPJ said that Brad Stewart did a good job on PR.
CPJ said the game was really fast, said KR was better. JJ Green was close to returning a kick. JJ said he didn't notice he had a blocker behind him.
CPJ said Justin Thomas didn't play his best game, said he needs to play better, but he needs help.
CPJ said BC was really good on defense.
CPJ wouldn't say how many missed assignments there were, said it was a ton.
Shamire Devine said he had to do a ton of extra running for screwups.
CPJ said he wants to see the OL come off the line with their pads low this week.
CPJ said Antonio Simmons made some plays.
CPJ said the defensive players made some mistakes with their eyes and that got them in trouble a lot. Turned some guys loose not looking at them, didn't throw to them.
CPJ said they can be much better and have to be.
CPJ said they have to bend their knees better to tackle.
CPJ said the OL didn't know who to block and where to step.
CPJ said Harrison Butker had a great game.
CPJ said the team fought, he appreciated that but they are their own worst enemy.
CPJ said it is about GT this week and getting better. Said he wants to see some hard licks on both sides of the ball. CPJ said it reminded him of the ND game, the way they played. Clearly weren't ready to play and CPJ said that includes himself. They didn't play the way they played in camp and he was excited to see the team play and he thought they reverted back to last year.
CBC said they missed their opportunities. Said they just felt relief when they won, not like they really won the game.
CBC said Dedrick Mills had two mistakes one that fumbled and one he could've fumbled.
CBC said they missed a bunch of opportunities, footwork was bad and should've had more production at that position.
CBC said that JT needs to read things better and be more aggressive running. His lack of production was not good.
CBC said that the pitch relationship was not great, pitchback wasn't in the right spot and said there was pitch phase.
CBC said that Matt Jordan called the right play on his TD, the player never ran for the toss, it was a check.
JT said he needs to make sure guys hear him or understand the checks, said that was on him. Said he feels more confident now, appreciated the protection in the pocket.
Shamire Devine said that the BC DT was one of the best players he has ever faced, compared it to wrestling with your brother.
JJ Green said he needs to work on his blocking, said that was his biggest takeaway and they need better communication as a group.
CMS was kind of defensive today, figures if CPJ ripped them pretty hard over the last two days. Said the game wasn't a good one to sub at guard so that's why Parker Braun and Brad Morgan didn't play on offense. Said he was disappointed with the play overall. Said the pass pro was the only bright spot.
Brad Stewart said he needs to work on his blocking, said the BC game plan allowed them to get a lot of stuff under the safeties in the passing game.
"We were fortunate, we just didn't play well and you have to give them credit, but we didn't do a very good job as a staff," Johnson said. "I was really surprised with the way we played. It wasn't just one position it was everywhere."
Johnson said his message to his coaching staff was simple on Sunday and Monday.
"What you see is what you are man. You are either coaching it or allowing it to happen," he said. "I'm tired of watching it."
Players of the week were: Qua Searcy, Harrison Butker and Step Durham (PJ said because he screwed up the least).
CPJ said he was completely shocked with how bad the team looked especially on offense.
CPJ said the secondary did okay, but had too many penalties.
CPJ said they were fortunate and made just enough plays on all sides of the ball.
CPJ said Qua Searcy showed up to play.
CPJ said that Brad Stewart did a good job on PR.
CPJ said the game was really fast, said KR was better. JJ Green was close to returning a kick. JJ said he didn't notice he had a blocker behind him.
CPJ said Justin Thomas didn't play his best game, said he needs to play better, but he needs help.
CPJ said BC was really good on defense.
CPJ wouldn't say how many missed assignments there were, said it was a ton.
Shamire Devine said he had to do a ton of extra running for screwups.
CPJ said he wants to see the OL come off the line with their pads low this week.
CPJ said Antonio Simmons made some plays.
CPJ said the defensive players made some mistakes with their eyes and that got them in trouble a lot. Turned some guys loose not looking at them, didn't throw to them.
CPJ said they can be much better and have to be.
CPJ said they have to bend their knees better to tackle.
CPJ said the OL didn't know who to block and where to step.
CPJ said Harrison Butker had a great game.
CPJ said the team fought, he appreciated that but they are their own worst enemy.
CPJ said it is about GT this week and getting better. Said he wants to see some hard licks on both sides of the ball. CPJ said it reminded him of the ND game, the way they played. Clearly weren't ready to play and CPJ said that includes himself. They didn't play the way they played in camp and he was excited to see the team play and he thought they reverted back to last year.
CBC said they missed their opportunities. Said they just felt relief when they won, not like they really won the game.
CBC said Dedrick Mills had two mistakes one that fumbled and one he could've fumbled.
CBC said they missed a bunch of opportunities, footwork was bad and should've had more production at that position.
CBC said that JT needs to read things better and be more aggressive running. His lack of production was not good.
CBC said that the pitch relationship was not great, pitchback wasn't in the right spot and said there was pitch phase.
CBC said that Matt Jordan called the right play on his TD, the player never ran for the toss, it was a check.
JT said he needs to make sure guys hear him or understand the checks, said that was on him. Said he feels more confident now, appreciated the protection in the pocket.
Shamire Devine said that the BC DT was one of the best players he has ever faced, compared it to wrestling with your brother.
JJ Green said he needs to work on his blocking, said that was his biggest takeaway and they need better communication as a group.
CMS was kind of defensive today, figures if CPJ ripped them pretty hard over the last two days. Said the game wasn't a good one to sub at guard so that's why Parker Braun and Brad Morgan didn't play on offense. Said he was disappointed with the play overall. Said the pass pro was the only bright spot.
Brad Stewart said he needs to work on his blocking, said the BC game plan allowed them to get a lot of stuff under the safeties in the passing game.
