Nealy was forced to share the honor with Florida State's Telvin Smith, but that doesn't diminish the fact that he played an awesome game! Congrats, Quay!
CO-LINEBACKER – Quayshawn Nealy, Georgia Tech, Jr.-R, LB, 6-1, 232, Lakeland, Fla.
Nealy had an interception, a fumble recovery and a pass break-up as Georgia Tech blanked Syracuse, 56-0, allowing just 208 total yards. Nealy had a pair of tackles and was instrumental in the Yellow Jackets recording a second shutout in the same season for the first time since 1985.
-ACC Media Release