Bradley’s Buzz: ESPN thinks UGA can (almost) beat Florida
When last I doubted the wisdom of ESPN’s Insiders and its Scouts Inc. brand of predicting, the Worldwide Leader was right and I was wrong. I thought Georgia Tech would beat Miami. Scouts Inc. picked the ‘Canes. Score it Scouts Inc. 1, MB nil.
So I pass this along for purposes of edification. Scouts Inc. gives Florida the edge over Georgia in seven of nine categories. (Link requires registration.) The Bulldogs are preferred at wide receiver and linebacker, you should know. Me, I’d have made it eight of nine, but I’m a famous Gator fan
Regarding Georgia’s offense, such as it is, against Florida’s top-ranked defense:
“Look for Georgia to attack the middle of the Florida run defense. True freshman RB Washaun Ealey and 222-pound backup Richard Samuel are both tough between-the-tackles runners who can lower their shoulders and pick up yards after contact. In addition, FB Fred Munzenmeir is an effective lead blocker who has done a nice job filling in for the injured Shaun Chapas. On the flip side, Gators MLB Brandon Spikes is questionable with a groin injury that forced him to miss the Mississippi State game, and Florida’s interior defensive line is banged-up.”
Regarding the men of Matinez versus the minions of Meyer:
“Florida will likely continue to have problems running QB Tim Tebow inside in short-yardage and red zone situations. Tebow is a north-south power runner who needs a seam to be truly effective, and Florida’s interior offensive line is allowing too much penetration. Georgia DT Geno Atkins is at his best using his above-average initial quickness and upper-body strength to shoot gaps and disrupt plays in the backfield. He is surrounded by a strong supporting cast as well, with the 315-pound Kade Weston getting good push up the middle and the active Jeff Owens holding his own at the point of attack.”
By now, you’re doubtless wondering if Scouts Inc. has been watching the same Bulldogs you have. And you’re also wondering: Does Scouts Inc. really think Georgia will win? The answer:
“Outside of the Kentucky game, Florida’s offense has sputtered during SEC play. Look for that trend to continue to a certain degree this week. Georgia’s pass defense has been one of the most porous in the country, but Tebow lacks the weapons at wide receiver to take advantage, and the Bulldogs have had a bye week to prepare for him. As far as the running game is concerned, the Bulldogs are capable of controlling the middle of the line of scrimmage and they have the athletes at linebacker to contain the speedy Gators running backs. However, Georgia’s offense will have an even tougher time putting points on the board working against the Gators’ stifling defense, and that will be the difference in the game.”
The projected score, according to Scouts Inc.: Florida 24, Georgia 16. Given that the spread is 15 points, I’m thinking that’s virtually a Dog victory. But what the heck do I know?
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175 comments Add your comment
Arno
October 29th, 2009
4:42 pm
Florida is hearing the criticism. They will treat this as a break-out game.
Garret
October 29th, 2009
4:43 pm
Frogger. Not so fast. Your worst nightmare is losing 24-21. LOL
Serge
October 29th, 2009
4:44 pm
Ivana Trump is still quite hot. Though not as hot as Marla Maples.
Garret
October 29th, 2009
4:44 pm
Not so fast Frogger. If you lose 20-17 or within 2 tds your nightmare continues.
Garret
October 29th, 2009
4:46 pm
Not so fast Frogger. Your nightmare will continue if you lose 24-14
Paul
October 29th, 2009
4:48 pm
Not so fast my friend.
Paul
October 29th, 2009
4:49 pm
Frogger
If fla wins by 14 or less, your nightmare continues.
BS Patrol
October 29th, 2009
4:52 pm
Right.
I can (almost) score with Angelina Jolie.
Parker
October 29th, 2009
5:03 pm
frog
if you lose by 14 or less then your nightmare continues.
Bob Horner stayed hurt
October 29th, 2009
5:04 pm
Arno…we agree completely…..Dawg fan paranoia….it’s real and warranted
Tebow poised to break Walker’s SEC TD record
October 29th, 2009
5:06 pm
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-t25-herscheltebow&prov=ap&type=lgns
TT
October 29th, 2009
5:06 pm
IF GA loses by 14 or less froggy, then your nightmare continues.
jumbeauxtiger
October 29th, 2009
5:09 pm
Phil Steele has the Gators winning 34-13. He’s usually pretty good.
Well except he did pick Auburn to beat LSU 24-23 last week.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
Sir Pop A-Lot
October 29th, 2009
5:09 pm
As a tide fan this is all comical,As a true Gator Hator, Go Dawgs!
Roy Mullins
October 29th, 2009
5:14 pm
We will kill em. Pay no attention th that man behind the curtain!
Big game from Wooten. UGA freshman recievers roll on. Charles is tough over the middle, and Gators can’t cover all of the recievers. They will concentrate on Green. Watch for a run and shoot type spread. It will be what will work against that D.
Einsteindawg
October 29th, 2009
5:15 pm
I’m going out on a limb and predicting a 27-21 UGA victory. It will be the result of UGA running the ball 82% of the time, and using AJ Green as a decoy to complete passes to King, Charles, and White. Also, Willie has been read the riot act and will actually not run his 4 quarter prevent defense. I guarantee this win, and you can call me at 800-555-1212 to congratulate or belittle me. Peace.
Cuz
October 29th, 2009
5:19 pm
Florida will get flagged for a team personal foul when Orson Charles runs out of bounds and the entire Florida team jumps on him for breaking the Crystal football,
AUGUSTAJACKET
October 29th, 2009
5:21 pm
Let hope the Gators don’t win by more than 222
SOUTHGADAWG88
October 29th, 2009
5:28 pm
We are going to win this game.It’s a rivalry game a 1-6 team could beat a 7-0 squad.Fla’s OL has been barely more effective than ours and I look for Weston,Owens and Atkins to have big games.For all the FLA is so superior than UGA talk…bottom line is a win sat and the series is tied at 3-3.Our kids have beaten FLA before so they are not intimated as some of our so called fans seem to be.
Johnny Test
October 29th, 2009
5:34 pm
Here is a completely believable scenerio that leads to a DAWG win..
1. Fla wins toss and defers… UGA runs back kickoff for TD
2. On first possession Tebow throws a pick six to Branden Smith
3. On second possession UGA holds and Fla punts.. Uga returns punt for TD. By this time the crowd is wild and Dawgs confidence is soring
4. On third possession Tebow fumbles.. Dawgs kick field goal
5. On fourth possession Gators regain composure and score 7
6. Dawgs drive for another field goal
7. 27 to 7 Dawgs at halftime
Johnny, wake up… it is time to go to work…
4.
DirtyDawg
October 29th, 2009
5:45 pm
Well now…windawgwin…I find myself in an interesting position. Whoever is supposed to be monitoring this site has allowed some SOB to use my, long-established, DirtyDawg ID and post some vile crap about Richt and the other coaches. So if you’ve been around here long then you know full well my position on Georgia, so I won’t elaborate further…and if you’re the a-hole that decided to impersonate a real Dawg fan when you used DirtyDawg earlier here, then back the hell off, cause I have it on good authority that those that ‘borrow’ identities around here are ‘outed’ to the original owner of said nom de plume who then is at liberty to find you, tear your head off and crap in your neck.
Arno
October 29th, 2009
5:52 pm
I’m no dog fan. Oh, and this just in:
The first!!!!!!!!! time ever I blogged your post
I felt the mouse click in my hand
And I knew my joy would fill the earth
And last till the end of time, Mark Brad
It would last till the end of time, Mark Brad
The first!!!!!!!!! time ever I blogged your post, your post,
your post….
mtraininjax
October 29th, 2009
5:54 pm
Mark – Georgia could not find its way out of a paper bag. They go down hard and quick. Dawg fans gone by 3rd qtr in this game.
dawes
October 29th, 2009
5:59 pm
georgia bulldogs 248 fla14
Dawg since 1965
October 29th, 2009
6:00 pm
talking about Aaron Murray playing is like talking about Stafford playing this year. Murray has a bum shoulder and will not play this year.
Florida Fuzz
October 29th, 2009
6:04 pm
((((( 49-10 ))))) Hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Charlie
October 29th, 2009
6:10 pm
AUGUSTaJACKET….UGA ain’t Cumberland!
dawes
October 29th, 2009
6:11 pm
that should been ga 24 fla14
Yellow Fuzz
October 29th, 2009
6:14 pm
I’m going to enjoy watching georgia lose saturday a little more than I will enjoy seeing Tech win.
Especially if they lay down early like they did last year.
mowreck
October 29th, 2009
6:16 pm
I too think Ga will beat Fla AND with their running game. Cox only has to throw 8-10 yards just to keep Fla honest. Fla’s defensive line is beat up. Ga’s two running should get 3-4 yards a carry instead of 1-2. Throw to Green short and let him do his thing. I’m picking Ga. 20 Fla. 17. I think Ga’s defense AND offense will play much better being off a week before the game. They have had lots of time to study up on what to do, now all they have to do is execute. I’m a Tech fan and remember Miami having 12 days to get ready, where GT only had 4 or 5.
Yellow Fuzz
October 29th, 2009
6:18 pm
8-1 > 4-4. Much >.
45ACP
October 29th, 2009
6:24 pm
I believe it is in the Jackets best intrest if the Dawgs win.
That strength of schedule thing.
45ACP
October 29th, 2009
6:27 pm
On 11-28 the Jackets want a UGA team to be ranked in the top 25.
Don’t they?
George
October 29th, 2009
6:37 pm
Ga loses to fla by 1-14 frog then you don’t win.
Ted Striker
October 29th, 2009
6:39 pm
Good to see the broken record still whining about Willie Martinez. Next up, he’ll complain to the AJC gods that someone is whining.
45ACP
October 29th, 2009
6:39 pm
Yellow Fuzz – You may not admit it.
You will be pulling for the Dawgs. I know it.
Yellow Fuzz
October 29th, 2009
6:41 pm
45-42ACP
Not me. I like to see the dogs get beat down. And last year in Jacksonville is the worst one I have ever seen
Yellow Fuzz
October 29th, 2009
6:43 pm
45-42ACP
I hate it for the players and coaches but love it for the azzhole fans
45ACP
October 29th, 2009
6:46 pm
I can understand you. Year after year of all the crap from “some” Dawg fans.
It would be best for the Jackets if the Dawgs get hot and win a few games.
Delbert D.
October 29th, 2009
6:48 pm
45ACP – (Grumble, grumble)..yeah, pulling for the Dawgs…(sigh)..
Anyone – A question I’ve not been able to find the answer for: does the margin of victory effect the strength of schedule calculations? For example, all of those Iowa squeakers…does that actually improve their SOS, them being undefeated? That would be weird.
45ACP
October 29th, 2009
6:50 pm
I have friends that are GT grads and they hate UGA.
Even if a win by UGA would help the Jackets they would not pull for the Dawgs.
Delbert D.
October 29th, 2009
6:51 pm
Computer calculation: *Iowa beat three teams that almost beat Iowa* (crash, blue screen of death)
Delbert D.
October 29th, 2009
6:59 pm
45ACP – I used to be more hard core, but when I moved back here in 1980, I did pull for the Dawgs during the Herschel years. Except fot the Tech game of course. That Florida game where he carried on every play on that long winning drive was a classic. Saw the end of that in a golf course clubhouse. Now, this year, I have to admit I will sort of, in a way, a little bit, ah, heck, pull for the Dawgs (out of necessity).
BIGBOY
October 29th, 2009
7:18 pm
Richt continues his rebound by thumping Tech in the flats.All of a sudden 10-3 sounds great!
dawgtrey
October 29th, 2009
7:28 pm
UGA will lose big time. Probably be 3TDs at the least.
This game isn’t going to make or break the Boobo’s or Martinez’ career. It hasn’t yet and it won’t Saturday. But if they lose to AU or KY or GT on top of the FL game, then yes the Uhauls will be backing up to their million dollar houses.
Lose to UF, and then miraculously beat AU, KY, and GT, then all coaches will get raises and extensions.
Losing to FL seems to be an acceptable way of life to Adams and Evans. And to most of the dawg fans as well. Sure, you guys complain about the loss, but you have more excuses for the loss to cover up Bobo and Martinez ineptness, than, well, Bobo and Martinez even do. So prepare yourself for another FL whipping and dust off your excuse list and start practicing what you’re going to say. Remember, it’s always good to have “9 or 10 wins” because “we’re rebuilding” or “some of them have the flu” or “they’re just young”.
Old Man Fan
October 29th, 2009
7:39 pm
Would love to see the dawgs whip the big mouth gators. But Mr. Tebow is not only one hell of a qb, he’s one hell of a feild general. As much as Cox loves UGA and playing there, I just don’t think he’s got the talent to lead them to a victory over that bunch. I hope I’m wrong.
Ted Striker
October 29th, 2009
7:42 pm
Delbert D — Get a Mac. You’ll never see a blue screen.
Dawg Whisperer
October 29th, 2009
7:59 pm
Here’s the key to victory. The dawgs MUST score more than the Gators. If that happens, I can assure victory for UGA. I’ve got a hot line to coach Richt’s office and I’ve already delivered the message.
gator dawgpounder
October 29th, 2009
8:09 pm
Too much UF D for Georgia to win, but I belive the Dawgs will cover. UF 27 UGA 16.
Pat
October 29th, 2009
8:12 pm
Are the Dawgs …..MAN ENOUGH ….to beat the Gators ?