Taylor fuels Georgia Tech defense with speed and size
Georgia Tech sophomore safety Cooper Taylor, now about 208 pounds, posted a 4.3 40 time this offseason, fast enough to challenge for a starting free safety role as the Yellow Jackets open the 2009 season. He emerged as a freshman star with 69 tackles and key plays against Florida State and Georgia.
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Geathers to be reinstated with one game suspension
USC starting defensive end Clifton Geathers will be reinstated after a one game suspension once medically cleared. He has returned to practice while being checked for a possible orbital bone fracture and could miss the opener against North Carolina State or the Georgia game if clearance is delayed.
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Cox finally gets chance at UGA starting QB
Georgia quarterback Joe Cox, after years backing up D J Shockley and Matthew Stafford, earns the start as No 13 Georgia visits No 9 Oklahoma State. Cox emphasizes readiness and leadership while Cox develops a new offense relying on short to medium passes and tighter end involvement.
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Clemson Faces Middle Tennessee In Season Opener Civil War Terms
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney labels Saturday's opener with Middle Tennessee as a civil war, citing nine Blue Raiders staff with Clemson ties. He notes Death Valley familiarity and vows the Tigers will not overlook the visiting program despite its name changes and cross connections.
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