One asset to Ponder I like is his mobility—if all else fails, he can pick up a first down breaking some ankles.
FSU faithful should be ecstatic to have this kid around the next two years. I'm looking for him to hit 2,500 Yards and improve on his TD/INT ratio, although he did struggle big time in the spring game. But look what defense he had to go against.
6 - Georgia Tech Starter: Josh Nesbitt
2008 Stats: 54-123 (43.9%), 808 Yards, 2 TD/5 INT, 96.3 Rating, 73.5 YDSPG
2008 Rankings: N/A Passing, 8th in Rushing at 63.0 YDSPG w/7 TD's
Spring Game: N/A (Injury)
Back-Up: SO Jaybo Shaw
Spring Game: Passed for 198 Yards, Rushed for 65 Yards, 3 TD's
Back-Up: RS FR Tevin Washington
Spring Game: 7-10, 167 Yards, 1 TD (2 Rushing TD's)
The 2009 season will see year two of the Paul Johnson era at Georgia Tech.
Last year saw a remarkably potent offense finish first in the ACC in total offense, rushing offense and sixth in scoring.
Nesbitt leads the troops, but he's not your typical QB. He's more of a running back with enough of an arm to keep defenses remotely honest.
His passing stats were nothing compared to the rest of the league, but they don't need to be. His job is leading his team down the field, and creating opportunities for his dynamic running backs, which he does beautifully.
Even the back-up spot has talent for the Jackets—Jaybo Shaw is going to be lights out when his day comes.
6 - Miami Starter: Jacory Harris
2008 Stats: 118-194 (60.8%), 1,195 Yards, 12 TD/7 INT, 125.8 Rating, 91.9 YDSPG
2008 Rankings: N/A except: 10th in YDSPG w/91.9
Spring Game: 9-16, 141 Yards, 0 TD, 1 INT
Back-Up: RS FR Taylor Cook
Spring Game: 11-14, 103 Yards
With Robert Marve off to another conference, Harris steps in as the lead man.
Hurricane fans shouldn't worry though. For starters, he's young and can really develop under Coach Shannon—not to mention seeing the fruits of some amazing recruiting classes the last few years—and he's a very accurate.
His completion percentage was higher than Marve (60.8% to 54.5%), and his TD to INT ratio was much better. He also has agility on his side, and can scamper when things get shaky in the backfield.
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