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Georgia Tech
The Jackets managed not only to become bowl eligible, but to pull off victories against Virginia and NC State after losing their best player on offense (tailback Tony Hollings) and defense (end Greg Gathers) to injuries. The season-ending disaster against Georgia notwithstanding, the Jackets had an encouraging first year under coach Chan Gailey, who held it all together despite the devastating injuries to Hollings and Gathers. On the down side, quarterback A.J. Suggs -- last in the ACC in pass efficiency -- didn't exactly wrap his fingers around the starting job. Backup QB Damarius Bilbo could make the spring interesting.
MVP: Offensive tackle Nat Dorsey was as big a reason as any that the Jackets got 100 rushing yards, or right at it, in a single game from four different running backs. Dorsey will be in the NFL in a year or two.
Biggest disappointment: Hollings' knee injury cut short one of the more remarkable stories around the country. The former backup safety asked to be moved to tailback, then was leading the country in rushing after four games before going down.
Did you know: Kicker Luke Manget holds the ACC record for consecutive extra points at 155.
Georgia Tech
The Jackets managed not only to become bowl eligible, but to pull off victories against Virginia and NC State after losing their best player on offense (tailback Tony Hollings) and defense (end Greg Gathers) to injuries. The season-ending disaster against Georgia notwithstanding, the Jackets had an encouraging first year under coach Chan Gailey, who held it all together despite the devastating injuries to Hollings and Gathers. On the down side, quarterback A.J. Suggs -- last in the ACC in pass efficiency -- didn't exactly wrap his fingers around the starting job. Backup QB Damarius Bilbo could make the spring interesting.
MVP: Offensive tackle Nat Dorsey was as big a reason as any that the Jackets got 100 rushing yards, or right at it, in a single game from four different running backs. Dorsey will be in the NFL in a year or two.
Biggest disappointment: Hollings' knee injury cut short one of the more remarkable stories around the country. The former backup safety asked to be moved to tailback, then was leading the country in rushing after four games before going down.
Did you know: Kicker Luke Manget holds the ACC record for consecutive extra points at 155.
