from my buddy Radi Nabulsi
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Senior OG #73 Greg Pyke
On Georgia Tech’s defense…
"They are very fast and physical up front. We watched a little film today and as the week goes on we’ll watch more but they are very good up front. It doesn’t matter about the records or what’s going on between the two (teams), it is always a good rivalry game. It is going to be heated out there, probably a little bit chippy too. They are a very good defense.”
On keys to Georgia Tech game…
“It is going to be a very physical game, obviously. We have to dominate up front. We have to dominate the line of scrimmage and set up that play action that we are very good at. But it will come down to us up front in order to open up room for those wonderful backs we have.”
On Head Coach Kirby Smart’s first year at UGA…
“It’s been different. The SEC is like a business so it’s not like you can chose who your coach is and isn’t. Coach Smart has brought a lot of energy and fire to this organization. One thing that he saw in the seniors is for us to really buy in to what he is trying to bring into their program. He is really trying to change the culture around Georgia football and he has been doing a very good job of it all season."
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Sophomore CB #18 Deandre Baker
On facing a triple-option offense for the first time this season…
“The extra time (with no classes this week) will help us a lot because (Georgia Tech has) a pretty difficult offense. We’ll be able to watch more film. They do a good job of hiding the ball and on the cut-block they provide lanes for the running back so we have to be very disciplined. I’m looking forward to it. It’s going to be a good, competitive game.”
On preparing for the offense…
“We’ve been doing it a little bit everyday. There’s not really any anxiousness about facing it. The linebackers have it hard because they’re closing in and it’s hard to see what’s coming at you.”
On being disciplined against the run and the pass…
You have to do your assignment. If everyone does their assignment then we’ll be in good position to make plays. It’s very important for the secondary to stay in their gaps because without us, the ball will split the defense every time so we have to come up, be physical and stop the run.”
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Junior N #97 John Atkins
On facing the triple option for the first time…
“We watch and practice it everyday, so we have a feel for it and we know what we’re going to get. We work on cut-block everyday in individual drills. With Coach Rocker, you have a cut ball out, it’s about playing with your hands and staying up in traffic.”
On the discipline to begin on defense against this offense…
“We always have to work as one. If one guy moves out of the way it could open up for a big play. The key is to stay in our gap and maintain in order to do what the coaches want us to do.”
On helping the freshmen understand the Georgia Tech offense..
“It’s not a trick offense. You’re going to know exactly what’s coming to you, you just have to stay in your gap and maintain your technique. Everyone has to play as a whole. All of us have to stay up off the ground and stay out of traffic to keep our feet and play off the blocks to make tackles.”
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Senior OG #73 Greg Pyke
On Georgia Tech’s defense…
"They are very fast and physical up front. We watched a little film today and as the week goes on we’ll watch more but they are very good up front. It doesn’t matter about the records or what’s going on between the two (teams), it is always a good rivalry game. It is going to be heated out there, probably a little bit chippy too. They are a very good defense.”
On keys to Georgia Tech game…
“It is going to be a very physical game, obviously. We have to dominate up front. We have to dominate the line of scrimmage and set up that play action that we are very good at. But it will come down to us up front in order to open up room for those wonderful backs we have.”
On Head Coach Kirby Smart’s first year at UGA…
“It’s been different. The SEC is like a business so it’s not like you can chose who your coach is and isn’t. Coach Smart has brought a lot of energy and fire to this organization. One thing that he saw in the seniors is for us to really buy in to what he is trying to bring into their program. He is really trying to change the culture around Georgia football and he has been doing a very good job of it all season."
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Sophomore CB #18 Deandre Baker
On facing a triple-option offense for the first time this season…
“The extra time (with no classes this week) will help us a lot because (Georgia Tech has) a pretty difficult offense. We’ll be able to watch more film. They do a good job of hiding the ball and on the cut-block they provide lanes for the running back so we have to be very disciplined. I’m looking forward to it. It’s going to be a good, competitive game.”
On preparing for the offense…
“We’ve been doing it a little bit everyday. There’s not really any anxiousness about facing it. The linebackers have it hard because they’re closing in and it’s hard to see what’s coming at you.”
On being disciplined against the run and the pass…
You have to do your assignment. If everyone does their assignment then we’ll be in good position to make plays. It’s very important for the secondary to stay in their gaps because without us, the ball will split the defense every time so we have to come up, be physical and stop the run.”
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Junior N #97 John Atkins
On facing the triple option for the first time…
“We watch and practice it everyday, so we have a feel for it and we know what we’re going to get. We work on cut-block everyday in individual drills. With Coach Rocker, you have a cut ball out, it’s about playing with your hands and staying up in traffic.”
On the discipline to begin on defense against this offense…
“We always have to work as one. If one guy moves out of the way it could open up for a big play. The key is to stay in our gap and maintain in order to do what the coaches want us to do.”
On helping the freshmen understand the Georgia Tech offense..
“It’s not a trick offense. You’re going to know exactly what’s coming to you, you just have to stay in your gap and maintain your technique. Everyone has to play as a whole. All of us have to stay up off the ground and stay out of traffic to keep our feet and play off the blocks to make tackles.”
