However, the idea that the Jackets were a play or two from winning neglects the reality that the Hurricanes were a play or two from winning by more. “There were some big plays that were called back, big explosive plays that were called back,” he said. Other plays on defense, offense and special teams could have likewise changed the Jackets’ fortunes.Ĭoach Geoff Collins made reference to the officiating in what could certainly be interpreted as a critique. A flea-flicker on the first play from scrimmage of the second half drew in at least two defensive backs and led to a 60-yard pass, the big play in a Hurricanes’ touchdown drive. A coverage bust enabled Miami to score its second touchdown, a 35-yard completion on a third-and-12. It also doesn’t happen, obviously, without the right play call by offensive coordinator Dave Patenaude and the work of Sims, the offensive line, receivers and tight ends to get Gibbs into space to put his gifts to use.Īgain, Tech did not lack for plays that could have been the difference between winning and losing.

When Calvin Johnson (2006) and Jonathan Dwyer (2008) won ACC player of the year honors, they recorded three and six plays, respectively, of 50 yards or more. Going into Saturday’s games, only three other FBS players had amassed five plays from scrimmage of 50 yards or more in the entire season.

Gibbs has ripped off 50-yard plays from scrimmage in five consecutive games – a 71-yard reception against Pitt, a 77-yard touchdown reception against Duke, a 71-yard touchdown run against Virginia, a 61-yard run against Virginia Tech and the 50-yard touchdown reception on Saturday. Georgia Tech running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) avoids a tackle from Miami safety Kamren Kinchens as he heads to the goal line for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov.

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