La' Tech Preview

I didn't really learn a lot this week so there won't be a what I learned this week feature. As Denny Green would say everybody "Was Who I Thought They Were."
Tech's a better team than there 1-3 record indicates. Their not great but they are not just terrible. There one win was over Central Arkansas. Two of there three losses were to undefeated ranked teams #3 Cal and a one point over time loss to #16 Hawaii. The other loss was a 17-6 loss over typically tough 2-2 Fresno State team whose lost close to Oregon and Texas A&M. They're coached by Vince Dooley's son Derek.

THE PLAYERS

Tech's best offensive performer is quarterback Zac Champion. He's thrown for 586 yards and five touchdowns. He's done a good job managing the turnovers and has only given up 2 interceptions. Tech has also got three good defensive lineman in Ben McGilton, Chris Dugh, and John Muse. They do a good job of stopping the run. Well not really. They give up over a 150 yards rushing a game. But compared to the passing offense it looks good. ( #88 Rushing Defense # 107 Passing Defense)

THE HEEL

La'Tech gives up nearly twice as many yards through the air as they do on the ground. Considering the way Seth's playing that could work in our favor. Tech's defense has given up over 40 points twice this year. Granted both were to ranked teams with high powered offenses that feature first round NFL talent at either receiver or quarterback. But it shows Tech's capable of giving up a lot of points. So if the Rebel Offense can outscore Tech they can come out with a big victory on homecoming.

Additionally Tech's offensive line has struggled. Just last week Fresno State got to Champion and sacked him six times in the second half. So look for the Rebels to really try to turn the pressure up this week.