Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 5 Things Learned From Tulane Game

Sep 12, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive lineman Niko Anderson (57) and offensive lineman Trey Braun (78) and offensive lineman Jake Stickler (67) celebrate a victory against the Tulane Green Wave in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated Tulane 65-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

OFFENSIVE LINE MUST IMPROVE

With the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets beginning to face a difficult period in their schedule, the offense must be clicking on all cylinders. One glaring weakness that was apparent against Tulane was the play of the offensive line.

The Tulane defense focused on eliminated any seams for players like Marcus Marshall, and gave the offensive line difficulty in the first half of Saturday’s game. Head Coach Paul Johnson also echoed this observation, stating that the O-Line was unable to keep the Tulane linebackers from his ball carriers.

Though the offensive line’s play improved in the second half with improved lanes on the outside, it is of the utmost importance that their blocking improves as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets face a talented linebacker corps in Notre Dame next week.

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