Georgia Tech’s fall camp kept rolling Friday, and after practice it was fourth-year running back Chad Alexander’s turn to step up and talk through where things stand in the room.
Alexander made it clear the running back group is driven by competition, but that edge is tied to a strong bond. He said the room is already deep and that the goal is simple: push one another every day and chase the best version of themselves. He pointed to Malachi and the rest of the backs as part of that daily standard.
That same competitive spirit, Alexander said, is part of why the group is so close. He described a unit that spends time together off the field, whether that means eating together, FaceTiming or staying active in a group chat. The group also starts each day with devotions before meetings, something Alexander said helps them grow as people as well as players.
Alexander also spoke about the role he’s been given by Coach Smith and Coach Godsey, saying they’ve put him in a position to help the team however he can. That includes work in the backfield and at receiver, and Alexander said he’s fully willing to do whatever helps Georgia Tech win. He said he’s enjoying that role and embracing it, comparing it to “playing backyard football again.”
He said the position change and the flexibility around his usage have made the experience even more enjoyable, and he credited Coach Smith for letting the backs play free rather than turning them into “robots.” Alexander said Smith is always offering advice about how to be better on and off the field, while still allowing the running backs to operate in a way that lets them prosper.
Alexander also addressed his injury history, saying football is what he does and that the setback was minor. He said he has been blessed to return fully healthy and even better than before, and that he’s taking full advantage of every opportunity.
As for the bigger picture, Alexander said the group is not focused on counting opponents right now. Georgia Tech knows there’s an opponent coming up next month, but for now the emphasis is on getting better each day in fall camp, perfecting their craft and staying locked in on what’s in front of them. When that time comes, he said, they’ll be ready.
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