2006 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team

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Head coach Chan Gailey returned for his fifth year at the helm of the program. Senior Reggie Ball (QB) was expected to lead the team as a seasoned veteran with three full years of starting behind him. Junior Calvin Johnson (WR) was considered by many sports writers to be the top wide receiver in the nation. Oklahoma transfer Tashard Choice (RB) found the starting job behind an experienced offensive line. Georgia Tech was in some pre-season top 25 polls. Preseason awards Preseason Football Buzz • Calvin Johnson – All-America First Team • Joe Anoa'i – Lindy's All-ACC First Team • KaMichael Hall – Sporting News' All-ACC First Team • Kenny scott – Sporting News' All-ACC First Team • Reggie Ball – Athlon's All-ACC Third Team • Andrew gardner – Sporting News All-ACC Second Team • Mike cox – Sporting News All-ACC First Team ==Rankings==

Notre Dame The game began with Georgia Tech taking a 10–0 lead over the Irish. Reggie Ball connected with Calvin Johnson for a touchdown and Travis Bell kicked a field goal. At the end of the first half, Notre Dame finally scored on a Brady Quinn quarterback draw. Taylor had a career-high 335 yards and 3 touchdowns. His lone pick was one of the few mistakes Taylor made in his 2007 coming out party. Tashard Choice dominated against a supposedly stingy WVU run defense racking up 169 yards on 27 carries along with 2 touchdowns, yet, unsurprisingly, couldn't bring the Jackets to victory. Choice also accumulated 36 yards receiving. Calvin Johnson highlighted Georgia Tech's offensive efforts with 9 catches, 186 yards receiving, and 2 touchdowns. The defense recorded 1 sack and Durrant Brooks boomed 4 punts for a 46.3 yard average. ==Postseason awards==

Coaching staff • Chan Gailey – head coach • Joe D'Alessandris – offensive line • Buddy Geis – assistant head coach, wide receivers • Jeep Hunter – tight ends • Brian Jean-Mary – linebackers • Charles Kelly – special teams coordinator • Curtis Modkins – running backs • Patrick Nix – offensive coordinator, quarterbacks • Giff Smith – defensive line, recruiting coordinator • Jon Tenuta – assistant head coach, defensive coordinator Roster ==References==