Tech’s Nesbitt day-to-day after shoulder injury
BILL SANDERS, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt sat out the Yellow Jackets’ afternoon practice after hurting his shoulder during the morning drills.
“It was just a little stinger after a pitch,” Nesbitt said. “This is football. I’ve never worn another color jersey, I’m used to getting hit.”
Tech spokesman Dean Buchan said Nesbitt’s status is day-to-day.
Nesbitt donned a red jersey for the afternoon practice, meaning he did not actively participate. Johnson said, “We’re two weeks out [from the Aug. 28 season opener against Jacksonville State]. I’m not going to push it. There’s no need.”
Asked if Nesbitt would practice Thursday, when the Jackets are scheduled to go once, at 3 p.m., the coach said, “We’ll see. It’s day to day.”
Freshman Jaybo Shaw took over the No. 1 offense, and redshirt freshman Bryce Dykes ran the No. 2 unit with some help from senior Calvin Booker.
Nesbitt hurt his right shoulder during an 11-on-11 routine Wednesday morning. Nesbitt remained on the field for the half, but was held out of the second half of practice. His jersey was off and he had an icepack taped to his throwing shoulder. Nesbitt took a hard hit on an option he ran to his right. Jaybo Shaw worked with the first-team after Nesbitt’s injury.