Middle Tennessee should have known better than to come riding out in their own version of the Ramblin Wreck. Georgia Tech has been playing with a chip on their shoulder so far this season and it only took one play to show how much. Tevin Washington hit running back Tony Zenon down the sideline for a 73 yard touchdown pass, and that was just the start for the Yellow Jackets, who piled up over 600 yards of total offense for the second straight week.
Tevin Washington lit up the stat sheet again completing 5/8 passes for 202 yards and 2 touchdowns. His favorite target was yet again Stephen Hill who had 3 catches for 126 yards and a touchdown and is turning into one of the most dynamic receivers in the ACC. The teams top-two leading rushers so far this season (Days, Sims) would have big days. Backup quarterback Synjyn Days got plenty of playing time in this blowout, and showed off his athleticism carrying the ball a team high 15 times for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Joining him was B-back David Sims who tallied 94 yards rushing on 12 carries. Senior A-back Roddy Jones also made a big impact on the field with his outstanding blocking (as per usual) and rushing the ball for 63 yards while averaging over 10 yards per-pop. The offense decimated the MTSU defense and controlled the clock, as usual, by nearly a 2-1 ratio.
Defensively, the Yellow Jackets were strong for the first three quarters, but as the reserves were put in the defense became a bit too relaxed and gave up some late scores in the 4th quarter. Linebacker Julian Burnett lead the way again for the young Georgia Tech defense with 8 total tackles. Safety Isaiah Johnson may have had the biggest day on defense registering a fumble recovery and interception.
Special Teams were pretty much a void, outside of extra points and they were all converted. Georgia Tech could do no wrong on this day. If Yellow Jacket fans keep seeing this type of play, then they will be in store for one hell of a season.
Offensive Player of the Game: Tony Zenon - 6 rushes 50 yards, 2 catches 85 yards 1 TD
Defensive Player of the Game: Isaiah Johnson - 4 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, & 1 interception
Next Opponent: vs. Kansas (Sept. 17, 2011)
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