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Georgia Tech DT Tawfiq Thomas said this week's run-defense work stresses gap responsibility and trusting teammates instead of trying to cover someone else's assignment. He expects a better result against Mercer, but that remains a player expectation, not evidence that the repeated rushing problems are fixed.
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Thomas said freshman Christian Speakman handled run snaps well against Tennessee and is building the coaches' trust through early playing time. He also described his own improved explosiveness after work on foot placement, stance and hip drive; no formal defensive-line depth-chart change was announced.
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Georgia Tech had no official takeaways through two games. Thomas said defenders are emphasizing strip sacks, forced fumbles and pursuit to the ball in practice, while acknowledging that otherwise good defensive snaps have not been consistent; practice emphasis is not a demonstrated turnover turnaround.
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Georgia Tech TE Kevin Roche credited better communication with the OL and the four-TE group of Gavin Harris, Chris Corbo, Spencer Mermans and himself for improved rushing work against Tennessee. Roche still called run blocking his biggest limitation and emphasized hand, foot and technique work despite his receiving opportunities.
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Georgia Tech WR Dalen Penson said the spring move from corner to receiver is becoming more comfortable, but Tennessee used more zone and cushion against him than Colorado. He and Roche identified red-zone finishes as an unresolved offensive problem; Roche's confidence in contested catches is not a promised increase in targets.