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Georgia Tech Football Spring Position Preview: Special Teams

Georgia Tech football’s special teams play in the 2017 season arguably cost the Yellow Jackets a bowl bid. Everyone remembers Shawn Davis and his two misses in the Tennessee game that likely would have iced an opening win for the team, and signal a strong start to the season.

That, unfortunately, is not what happened. Opponents were able to capitalize on their field goal opportunities, especially the Miami game where tech allowed four field goals to blow a double-digit lead.

Opponents also took advantage of their opportunities in the return game, averaging 24.