Virginia Tech Vs. Georgia Tech: Containing Joshua Nesbitt

The tell-tale sign that I look for when wondering if the Georgia Tech offense is clicking or not comes from the box score. When this offense is rolling, it's getting close to equal production from its quarterback, B-backs and A-backs. The Yellow Jackets got that against UNC.

Joshua Nesbitt ran for 104 yards, Anthony Allen ran for 115 and Orwin Smith and Embry Peeples combined for 115. When GT is getting that kind of balance, it's tough to stop. It also signals the opposing defense pretty much has no idea where the ball's going.
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Clemson was able to basically shutdown Nesbitt, holding him to seven yards on 14 carries (not counting a sack) and held the Jackets without a rushing touchdown. The long possessions weren't there, either. By the time GT had a drive of over 1:45, it was down 17-0.

There are a lot of ways to try to slow down this offense. Stopping it is out of the questions, but some teams have been able to slow it down. NC State sent Nate Irving in through the middle to try and disrupt Nesbitt and had good success with it. However, this is most effective against their midline option and on speed option plays. Irving got to Nesbitt before he was able to react and force the ball out of his hand, allowing the rest of the defense to pursue the A-back.