High 5 Sports - Prep sports coverage from FOX 5 Atlanta - Ga Tech hoping for defensive improvement in '12

Ga Tech hoping for defensive improvement in '12

Posted: Updated:
ATLANTA -

Scoring has rarely been a problem since Paul Johnson became Georgia Tech's coach four years ago. Keeping the opponents from scoring has often been another story for the Yellow Jackets.
 
After Georgia Tech's first preseason scrimmage Saturday, defensive coordinator Al Groh said he believes the Yellow Jackets will be better on that side of the ball.
 
Georgia Tech allowed 26.1 points per game last season to rank No. 60 nationally during an 8-5 season.
 
Senior nose tackle T.J. Barnes (6-feet-7, 340 pounds), along with ends Izaan Cross (6-4, 300) and Emannuel Dieke anchor Groh's 3-4 defense and give the Yellow Jackets more size than they have had in Groh's first two seasons.

Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Powered by WorldNow

High 5 Sports
1551 Briarcliff Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Phone: (404) 875-5555

Sports: (404) 898-0150

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices