Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 5 Things Learned From Tulane Game

Sep 12, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Marcus Marshall (34) runs the ball against the Tulane Green Wave in the third quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated Tulane 65-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

DEPTH AT A-BACK AND B-BACK

B-back Marcus Marshall was unable to replicate his remarkable numbers against Tulane on Saturday — but not to worry, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets possess the depth at B-back to use different players based on how a defense is playing. Though the Freshman B-back rushed for 184 yards and two scores against the Alcorn State Braves last week, the Tulane defense made it a point to clog the running lanes, preventing Marshall from finding seams.

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Because of the Tulane defense’s decision to take away the dive, Paul Johnson decided to utilize the larger and more physical Patrick Skov to pound the Green Wave front-line. Head Coach Paul Johnson also utilized his A-backs on Saturday, as Freshman Clinton Lynch, Isaih Willis, Taquon Marshall and Broderick Snoddy were all utilized.

B-back Marcus Allen returned from an ankle injury he suffered in Week 1, and rushed for a 17 yard touchdown run. On any given Saturday, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have the personnel to have an effective rushing attack, no matter where it comes from.

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