Georgia looks to shore up run defense before taking on Nebraska’s ‘Big Red Machine’
Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree racked up a lot of tackles against Alabama (11), but too often it was not at or near the lilne of scrimmage. (AP photo by Dave Martin)
ATHENS -- For all the adoration heaped upon Georgia’s defense and its cavalcade of all-star players this season, it hasn’t been all that good at the one thing considered a cornerstone of being great – stopping the run.
The fact is, the Bulldogs exited the 2012 regular season ranked among the bottom third in the nation in rush defense. They’ve given up an averaged 177.77 yards per game, which is 77th among 120 FBS teams.
Most notably, the last time we saw it in action, the Georgia defense gave up 350 yards on the ground to Alabama in the SEC Championship. For all the debate about whether the Bulldogs should have spiked the ball or not in the closing seconds, it could be argued the inability to stop the run is the reason they lost the game 32-28.
“Some of it was just wrapping them up better,” Georgia coach Mark Richt said of the Alabama debacle. “I told them going in, ‘You’re not going to be able to knock these guys down. You might knock them down a time or two, but if your goal is to just knock them down, you’re not going to be able to do it. You’re going to get embarrassed. You’ve got to wrap up and run your feet until you get them on the ground.’”
That didn’t happen. Eddie Lacy rushed for 181 yards and T.J. Yeldon for 153. And most of the Crimson Tide’s production came between the tackles. Linebackers Alec Ogletree and Mike Gillard were unable to bring the down their backs at the point of contact and safeties Bacarri Rambo and Shawn Williams spent more time unsuccessfully trying to snatch away the football than stopping the Bama’s backs progress.
The Alabama game continued a disturbing trend toward the end of the season. It was the third game in a row in which the Bulldogs gave up 300 or more yards rushing. Including contests against triple-option specialists Georgia Southern (302 yards) and Georgia Tech (306), Georgia gave up 958 yards rushing during that stretch. It came on an average of 58.6 attempts and 5.4 yards per carry.
“It is surprising considering how well we did last year in the run game and having most of the guys back,” said senior linebacker Christian Robinson, one of 10 starters back for a defense that finished 11th in the nation against the run in 2011 (101.21 ypg). “We just gave up too many big plays, too many big runs. Those factor into why it may look so bad. But we should have been better and we have to be better in this last one.”
Enter Nebraska. The Bulldogs’ opponent in the Jan. 1 Capital One Bowl in Orlando comes into the game ranked eighth in the nation in rushing (254.5 ypg). The Cornhuskers are led by sophomore running back Ameer Abdullah ( 1,089 yards, 8 touchdowns) and dual-threat quarterback Taylor Martinez (973, 10). Both players are averaging more than five yards a carry.
The Bulldogs are a double-digit favorite over Nebraska. But if they’re not able to control the Cornhuskers’ rushing attack, they could be in trouble.
“Personally, I don’t think we need to do different,” senior linebacker Mike Gilliard said. “We just need to go out there and continue to do what we’re doing. I have 110 percent, complete faith in our defense against the run. I don’t think we need to change anything. Just keep doing what we’ve been doing, everybody run to the ball and play fundamental, sound football and we’ll be all right.”
Gilliard’s attitude reflects that of defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, who insisted he’s not disappointed in the Bulldogs’ run defense this season.
Grantham said Georgia’s stats against the rush are a bit “skewed.” He called the games against Georgia Southern and Georgia Tech “irrelevant” due to the unique nature of their schemes. And the Bulldogs played their first four games without two of their better run defenders in Ogletree and Rambo, who were suspended.
“We were pretty low in points allowed this year,” Grantham said. “As a matter of fact, lower than we were last year. That’s really more important than anything. We got to the SEC championship game two years in a row. To me those things are more important than stats.”
Georgia did have a few run-stuffing efforts. Missouri managed just 102 yards on the ground, Vanderbilt just 106 and neither Florida (75), Ole Miss (46) nor Auburn (57) managed.
“Certain games we do well and other times we don’t do what we need to,” Robinson said. “We need to be more consistent.”
The Alabama game exposed one of the Bulldogs’ weaknesses, which is depth along the defensive line. For all the accolades John Jenkins, Kwame Geathers and Garrison Smith have received this season, the drop off was pretty steep behind them. Ray Drew, Cornelius Washington and Mike Thornton are good athletes but are undersized when it comes to defending smash-mouth football. As a result, Jenkins, Geathers and Smith played nearly every snap of the Alabama game.
“I thought we got tired at the end of the game,” Grantham said. “I think we’ve got to continue to work and develop some depth. I think if we do that they’ll be fine.”
Georgia hopes to address that through recruiting and up-and-coming players such as redshirted noseguard John Taylor. In the meantime, they’ll have to go with what they’ve got versus the ‘Huskers.
“I think we could have done a whole lot of things better this season,” All-American outside linebacker Jarvis Jones said. “I think we could have played the run better; I think we could’ve played the pass better. I think if we eliminate the big play from Alabama at the end of the third quarter or beginning of the fourth or whatever it was, I think we shut the game out right there.
“It’s just small things, discipline things, we’ve got to work on going into this bowl game. I think if we take care of that, I think we’ll be fine.”
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Otismyman
December 19th, 2012
10:46 pm
monty– Its not acceptable but the bottom line is W & L’s and points not yards. We were close and missed and I friggin’ hate it but thats the reality of it,
bubba4dawgs
December 19th, 2012
10:57 pm
Well, it’s been defined…..we need depth on the “D” line and Grantham ain’t worried about stats. In fact, he apparently ain’t worried about very much and that is what worries me. The “D” could have played much better against Alabama than they did……well, why in the hell didn’t he call them over and point out what they were doing wrong……like Gilliard and Williams trying to play take away instead of tackling? Sure hope he can shore up the weaknesses before next season! DAWGS are loaded on offense, just need the defense to catch up and the dome will be waiting again.
Oh, I forgot to say…..you owe South Carolina a big butt whooping next year…..you need to embarrass them!!
barterboy
December 19th, 2012
11:15 pm
coaching issue on Defense……face it
JRW7
December 19th, 2012
11:30 pm
Just can’t seem to grasp the problem with our run defense, we had the players to get the job done, but maybe CTG is not the defensive solution we thought he was???
jkc313
December 20th, 2012
1:06 am
A few bottom lines:
1. We haven’t been wrapping up runners since willie Martinez
2. Aaron Murray throws a low trajectory pass last play of game. Does anyone think David Greene, DJ Schockley, or Matthew Stafford throw anything but a high pass in the corner that is either caught or incomplete? Murray did same thing against Fla in overtime a few years back. You gotta loft the ball and no one is talking about that.
3. Was Murray SCREAMING at his receivers before the play “You get the ball anywhere other than end zone or sideline, you DROP it”. Have no idea but he should have.
4. The horrific no call when Murray gets belted 3-4 seconds after throwing the ball is a 6 point turn around. Huge and inexplicable. Replays show official 5-6 feet from Murray
5. Georgia does not want to be in Orlando. They deserve to be in New Orleans and could have been in Miamii. Nebraska expected to be in Pasedena. Instead, a 5 loss team put up 70 on them. Richt somehow gets these guys up for this game and look for something like 56-14. He doesn’t, I still can’t see nebraska doing much but it’ll be closer, 35-24. We have a bend don’t break defense which isn’t great but 350 rushing yards should have yielded minimum 42 points. We lose a lot on D next year. May have to average 40 point per game to end up in Atlanta again. Tougher schedule too but we beat SC and Fla can afford a loss to LSU. Still potential 11-1
jkc313
December 20th, 2012
1:36 am
re-read thread
Bip says her team is Tech and should have beaten us. We thrashed Tech whose AD had the good sense to run for Clemson where I wish him well. Bip is a moron. Georgia might not show up and still score 35-45 points, Nebraska is just that bad on D.
Lot of hijacked screen names. 2 Tonys for sure and probably DawginLex
U2JR
December 20th, 2012
2:20 am
A lot of people out there are worried about Georgia being motivated for this game. However, I am more worried about the Huskers motivation than Georgia. Nebraska’s eyes where set on the Rose Bowl just as much as Georgia was set on the NC, as a Husker fan, I have seen this all too much. Georgia will want to proove they where really just one play away, while NE has nothing to play for. Look for another poor performance by NE.
shakazulugator
December 20th, 2012
4:27 am
Big Red Machine???!!!??? Please….Tom Osborne’s been gone a long time and it shows. Georgia is gonna roll ‘em.
Buzz 2011
December 20th, 2012
5:34 am
The Dogs run defense is in the bottom half of he SEC.
If you think their football run defense is bad, wait till
you see the run defense on that high school group they
they cll a basketball team,
Buzz 2011
December 20th, 2012
5:38 am
@jkc313.. Let me give you the only bottom line that counts………………
The Dogs lost the big game again, and again and again!!!
SEC Fan
December 20th, 2012
5:40 am
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SEC Fan
December 20th, 2012
5:45 am
Just like in the early 2000’s when UGA took advantage of a time when UF and UT were down,…the past two seasons are a reflection of the same. In one of those seassons,…SC was the best team in the east,….and just like this year, UGA benefited from the SEC scheduling. Florida is on the way back to claim their top spot,…..most knowledge SEC fans know this.
Is the dawgs starting lineup still in the Athens jail?
December 20th, 2012
6:00 am
Might happen if Richt can wake Grantham up, hehas been asleep all season
Columbus Dawg
December 20th, 2012
6:01 am
I was having a hard enough time digesting Gilliard’s comments, then I read what idiot Grantham said, and wanted to puke. UGA had it’s chance, and in my opinion there probably won’t be another as long as Grantham is in Athens. There is NO excuse for accepting mediocrity in big time college football as a player OR a coach. I have got news for Grantham, the run defense looked horrible up the gut on Buffalo, and Kentucky as well, and a top five SEC team should have NO trouble stopping a team like Buffalo, whether some of his stupid brownie eating starters are suspended or not. The starters were back for the Kentucky game, so i don’t want to hear that B.S. Thank goodness Gilliard is a senior, but unfortunately Georgia is stuck with Grantham. I have not read an article about the team that has made me this mad in a while. If Richt and/or McGarity does not call Grantham out for these comments, then UGA Football is in real trouble.
mgdawg
December 20th, 2012
6:26 am
I do agree that because of southern and tech those numbers are skewed. However, for as many good things as grantham has done for the defense, the lack of wrapping up by the defensive players have been alarming. So many times I saw the defenders with their arms to the side, or more often holding their forearms in front of their body. You can still hit hard and wrap up.
DKG
December 20th, 2012
7:47 am
I truly believe that having Abry Jones out since we played Vanderbilt has hurt us a lot. If you noticed, Geathers and Jenkins had to play practically every down. Normally these big guys sub for each other, thus giving them a chance to rest. Smith was being concistently blocked without using any double teams. This put more pressure on Jenkins and Geathers. This was especially noticable in the second half of the Alabama game. Hopefully, Abry will be able to play against Nebraska!
Top Recruiter
December 20th, 2012
8:19 am
Todd Grantham is the problem. Great athletes on defense, defense can’t stop the run = back scheming, bad coaching. Wake up Dawg nation. Grantham says he’s got it figured out be figures don’t lie. Of course he’s got if figured out, blow smoke up Richt’s ***. Richt needs to show some *alls: Grantham just cost him a shot at a national championship! But don’t worry, it will be Grantham in the same spot next year watching his All American defense getting gashed up the middle and stopping UGA from being an elite team. Drop Grantham!
Athens Dawg
December 20th, 2012
8:34 am
Coach Friend opened up the competition on the OL for the game. Great idea. Our OL got significantly better as the year progressed, and we lose no one on the OL.
I wonder if the 3-4 plays as well in the SEC as in other, slower conferences. And finally, someone tell
our safeties to go ahead and tackle the ball carrier. Trying to strip the ball while giving up another 5-7
yards, and then NOT causing the fumble is keeping the chains moving for the other team. Watching that all year, I’m surprised we didn’t give up 500 yards a game rushing.
go dawgs
December 20th, 2012
8:34 am
What this article forgot to mention is the fact that Alabama got away with holding the whole game. It was like the refs were scared to call a penalty against them.
DP
December 20th, 2012
9:06 am
“Aaron Murray throws a low trajectory pass last play of game.”
They’ve explained it was a back shoulder throw. On a back shoulder throw you’re trying to make the momentum of the defender work against him and have the receiver react to the ball before the defender. The objective is to get the ball there quickly, not to lob it.
“Was Murray SCREAMING at his receivers before the play “You get the ball anywhere other than end zone or sideline, you DROP it”. Have no idea but he should have.”
This is so dumb on so many levels it’s laughable. Murray was communicating with the bench on what play to run as he was going down the field, not telling his receivers how to play their positions. How could the receivers have possibly heard Murray yelling at them from 20-30 yards away with the clock ticking down and the crowd roaring? What if a receiver had caught a ball short of the goal line with room to run it in, should he have knocked it down instead of catching it? If Murray didn’t want a ball caught in bounds, he would throw it at somebody’s feet or 10 feet over their head.
jkc313, maybe if Bobo leaves you can get Richt to hire you as offensive coordinator.
DP
December 20th, 2012
9:10 am
“What this article forgot to mention is the fact that Alabama got away with holding the whole game.”
Could one of you sore losers who keeps claiming this point out some specific plays? The most blatant holding non call in the game was a Georgia offensive lineman tackling one of Alabama’s defensive linemen to open the hole for Gurley on his 11 yard touchdown run. It was glaring on the slow motion replay and Danielson said the officials missed it. It should have taken the touchdown off the board and been 1st and 20 from the 21 yard line, which probably means a 4 point swing.
Alabama offensive line
December 20th, 2012
9:13 am
Someone tell Jarvis Jones, Alec Ogletree, John Jenkins, Kwame Geathers, and the rest of the Georgia D that its safe for them to get up off the ground now. We’ve left the building and we promise not to hurt them no more.
Win. P.
December 20th, 2012
9:53 am
Dawgs frustrating…things are never “fixed”. Example..in 2011 against LSU, game loss in the 2nd half by poor play of the Offense especially the dropped passes and a worn out defense. If I remember LSU didn’t have a 1st down during the 1st half.
This year against Al., again in the 2nd half, game is loss by a worn out defense. Ignoring the bad officiating. Defense is unable to stop the run. Offense kept the outcome in doubt until the last play. A great effort by the Offense. In these two games, the negative was defense play in the second half of both games. A positive was offensive play… great in the 1st half of the LSU game and good over all during the AL. game.
Again, our pre season strenght turn out to be a weakness. Will the Dawgs ever put it together for a championship game? Last two seasons were good with some major exceptions. Have solved the Gator problem?
GaGrad65
December 20th, 2012
10:17 am
If we learn to tackle low, much of the rushing yardage would be negated. Tackling high around the shoulder pads won’t cut it and allows the runner to drag our tacklers another 3-5 yards or more.
dawgs01
December 20th, 2012
10:42 am
the middle backers especially number 35 gilliard played horrible in the game. after half gilliar quit trying to take on the linemen and started running around which is why the runs went from 4-6 yds to 10-15 yd runs. he got killed and looked overwhelmed in that game and the d coord. did nothing to fix it. why 52 never even got a chance at middle backer in the sec game makes me scratch my head. i remember after one of the drives i was like there is no way 35 will be back out there after that but he was. one td you can see a safety and an outside backer walking up to 35 with their arms out asking him what he was doing he just shook his head you can see it on film when bama scores toward the end of the game. i said after the game he got killed and even after watching it our d line did not do that bad but 35 played his worst game but i thought all yr 52 was a better inside backer i would love to know why 52 was not playing all he played is special teams in that game. he had to have done something to get in trouble that we dont know about.
dawgs01
December 20th, 2012
10:48 am
everyone saying we will take a step back next yr is crazy. if murray returns out offense will keep us in almost every game. the defense will have new faces that want to make a statement this yr our defense was filled with guys that felt their ticket to the league was already punched. our defense was horrible statistically. we played great against vandy which was a revenge game we played great against florida which was a one dimensional team. this defense for all the superstars on it played very average. our secondary and backers were lost in zone coverage we did not play team defense at all. how many times did we blow coverage in the first six games. we had trouble getting lined up correctly. how many time did south carolina snap it when we were not lined up right. i think todd grantham is way overrated. he is still learning and i expect him to be better next yr. younger guys will play harder trying to make a name for themselves. this defense was trying to stay healthy all yr. look how many of our guys on defense have fallen in the draft since day one. jarvis is the only guy that moved up the board. the others fell especially rambo.
Wild Dog`
December 20th, 2012
11:36 am
Mr.my personal opinin
Sabans book would be Fiction.
.Saban would not publish a non-fiction book.
azdawg
December 20th, 2012
11:46 am
Offense played better then expected and well enough to win the SECCG. Defense, especially run defense cost GA the game.
If as expected the defense loses Tree and JJ, and Kwami, plus normal attrition from graduation then the D will be worse then it was this season. Those of you that think next years crop of D players are going to be better then this years defenders have some lose screws or just blind faith. If the youngsters were that good they would have played more this season but couldn’t unseat the starters so look for a leaky defense next year because whats there isn’t the type for a 3-4 defense. It’ll be a learning experience for these younger guys especially when they’re up against LSU, SC, and rest of the SEC schedule.
JPIII
December 20th, 2012
11:55 am
To All:
There is no doubt that UGA is a more talented team, while also playing in the SEC. Something that is being said, but understated is the issue of matchups. Nebraska is a “very talented” offensive team that can pile big chunks of rushing yards quickly. They also run similar offense to Oregon, snapping the ball about about every 20 seconds. UGA has alot of speed and power, but if they think that Nebraska is “Ga Tech” or some wacky triple-option team, they are mistaken. The Huskers have a big and physical offensive line, led by All American Spencer Long. Their wide recievers will play on Sundays in a couple year. Kenny Bell, Jamal Turner, Quincy Enuwa, Ben Cotten, Kyler Reed, ect. And for those of you fans down in the south that don’t know Taylor Martinez, start youtubing. The dude is “super fast” and will probably break a couple long runs in the Capital One Bowl.
*Moral of the Story: People in the SEC ( I lived there) think everything is bigger and better. And yes, they have a good conference right now, and UGA is better than Nebraska right now. The fact is, Nebraska (the program) is not far removed from being one of the most dominant college powers in history. Far better than UGA will ever dream of. In addition, players at Nebraska are not scared of SEC teams. Maybe they should be, but they are not. They are Huskers, and really skilled football players at one of the top 4 programs ever. They will come play, I assure you. Dont underestimate Bo Pelini’s defensive scheme too.
Columbus Dawg
December 20th, 2012
12:00 pm
I would think it’s safe to say that Grantham coached the most important game of his career in the dome against Bama, and I have MORE news for him, Bama scored MORE points than his team did. So the B.S. point total argument he is trying to make in the interview is MOOT! Richt and McGarity MUST demand more from Grantham, as he is the highest paid assistant ever to coach at Georgia.
docdawg
December 20th, 2012
12:09 pm
Bipper, get real, the big ten is on a par with the acc, some good teams, but defenses are suspect, and this year is no exception, and the huskers although they have some talent on both sides of the ball is likely to get rolled with run and play action, you`ll see that by the 3rd quarter at latest, and ceph, change the monicker to cephalgia, greek for headache, which is what you will experience during and no doubt after the game, root for Mich against SC which will turn out disappointingly for the midwestern fans as well, best team out there is Wisconsin the second half, O state next year will get beat at least twice, if not they will be beat down as usual in the SEC finale. Urban left because the SEC was too stressful, don`t blame him there, tough job! Gurley ladies and gentlemen, the real deal!
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December 20th, 2012
12:37 pm
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Gator Mike
December 20th, 2012
1:06 pm
C’mon Dawgs, just beat Nebraska. Next year is another story. I expect the Gator offense to be much better, and the defense will be just as good as this year. The party in JAX should be a dandy in ‘13. I am not predicting a winner, but I am confident that UF’s offense will be vastly improved. Merry Christmas to all SEC Fans.
ugab
December 20th, 2012
1:33 pm
Check the injury list out. CMR is known for not practicing enough before big games. Now we have 2 of our best WRs with injuries, and a few more players. Every injury is just lack of practice and workouts. (typical CMR pee wee football) WV exposed CMR in the bowl game. Nebraska will do the same. The Huskers will run and run and run and run. The Uga defense will get tired. (Just like the Alabama game) CMR told the players that they were not going to run over any Alabama players. What was said at Half tme?? Quit trying to strip the dam ball and get the guy to the ground. This is the SEC!! You are not going to run over many people. Make a good tackle and get back ready to make the next play!!!!!!!!!!!!! It cost us the SEC and the NC. Please play fundamental football in the Capital One bowl. I am begging. CMR please keep the players in shape. What do think Saban is doing? Taking time off???????? Time off is in the OFF SEASON. CMON!!!!
ugab
December 20th, 2012
1:38 pm
Does CMR understand that there are many fans that are going to the bowl game? Does he understand that us fans want to see a good game. The last thing we want to hear or see is the Ga players are looking tired. The time off hurt the team.
MonsterDawg
December 20th, 2012
1:43 pm
The rush defense is ranked 79th nationally.
The defense also gives up bvig points in almost every big game over last 2 seasons:
2011
Boise scored 35, SC scored 45, LSU scored 42, Mich St scored 33 points
2012
SC scored 35, Bama scored 32 points
Only decent sub 30 point effort was vs Florida, a 100th ranked offense.
Good thing Grantham plays all those cupcakes to help keep his scoring average down for the year, but make no mistake, in big games, Grantham is getting throttled.
ugab
December 20th, 2012
1:45 pm
Gator Mike,
The gators bowl game is not a good matchup. Neither is FSUs bowl game. I know it is not anyone fault. But it is a disgrace to college football. I hope yall beat the crap out of Louiville. I hope FSU beats the crap out of NI. This years BCS was embarrassing. Conference championships should be earned in a conference championship game. Notre Dame has not eared that right. Gators should of played the winner of the SEC in the NC with the way the gators were ranked. Notre Dame is a good team. They need to be forced to join a conference. I guess Notre dame is to chicken.
MonsterDawg
December 20th, 2012
1:52 pm
Florida was ranked 104 in total offense and 75th in offensive scoring.
So Grantham had a good day against them.
But Grantham has been OUTCOACHED in every single other big game in 2011 or 2012, can’t keep giving up 30+ points and expecting to win games.
Gave up at least 100 yards rushing in every game but 3 or 4 in 2012. Gave up 200 yards rushing to Tenn, 200+ to Kentucky.
Gave up 300+ yards rushing in EACH of the last 3 games, G Southern, Ga Tech, and Alabama, Grantham doesn’t know how to fix it.
SnoopyJenkins
December 20th, 2012
1:53 pm
Todd G really disappoints me.—he “justifies” giving up LARGE chunks of yards on the ground with the CALIBER OF TALENT on his defense–
These dawgs just don’t hunt in the BIG GAMES!! Again CMR is the ONLY SEC Coach with this level of Talent that has NOT WON A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!! (MEYER, MILES, CHIZIK, SPURRIER, SABAN ALL GOT IT DONE) This year was a TREMENDOUSLY botched opportunity the dawgs can easily become the ATLANTA BRAVES of the SEC great regular season–but failure certain in the post regualar season….may the lawd hve mercy on us…..”sigh”
ugab
December 20th, 2012
1:54 pm
Monster Dawg is correct. Throttled!!! I thought the first objective for the Defense is to stop the run. Alabama and Notre Dame play in the trenches. Uga depends way to much on safeties, cbs, and Lbs to make the play. I would love to see the big men not only be used to stuff holes. I believe teams have figured the stuffing up space deal. Look at LSU and Alabama. The DTs are making sacks and stopping the run. I know we have JJones coming off the edge and ogletree flying around. Notre Dame front seven is stout. that is what got ND to the NC game. Saban knows what it take to win in the trenches. I understand that we need more depth, but the entire season Geathers did not play much! Where is Drew? Grantham says we do not have depth. Gratham decides to finally use the big boys together in the NC game. Hell he should played them both together the entire year.
Gator Mike
December 20th, 2012
1:54 pm
UGAB: I agree that UF’s opponent in the Sugar Bowl is a joke which is why tickets are not selling in G’ville. I am equally disappointed that UGA is not in a BCS Bowl. I would have liked for UF to play Oklahoma in the Sugar, and it would have been great to watch UGA clobber FSU.
ND continues to be coddled as they set themselves above being in a conference. Hopefully Bama beats them, but if ND wins the jackass sports writers up North will be intolerable. All the best to you and Your DAWGS.
ugab
December 20th, 2012
2:04 pm
Nebraska has a good record with just a couple of losses. Does anyone think Nebraska is going to lay down to Uga. I do not see Uga scoring 70 points. Nebraska knows Uga can not stuff the run. Nebraska has always had big home grown OL. Our D could be in trouble. I said it before the NC game. Uga can not stop the run. Alabama was going to run all over the Ga’s D. It was just facts and stats. It sounds like we are not getting up for this game. How many years has it been since Uga has won a bowl game? We had 2 easy schedule yrs and game accomplished nothing. Please be ready to play Nebraska. Stop wasting millions of dollars on conditioning if your not going to use it.
MonsterDawg
December 20th, 2012
2:13 pm
Bobo has to step it up and start scoring in these big games too.
Bobo’s offense got shutout vs. South Carolina, and stuerggled to score on Bama on last 2 possessions.
Grantham’s d is only 4 points worse than Bama’s against ranekd teams in scoring defense, but Bobo’s offense is 12 points worse than Bama’s offense in scoring offense against ranekd teams.
So, Bobo was more of the blame for the South Carolina loss, but Grantham gets the blame for the Alabama loss.
And Grantham gets the credit for the Florida win.
ugab
December 20th, 2012
2:47 pm
Nebraska is going to run all over our non tacklin D. Let’s just hope our offense can keep the pace. Nebraska is going to stack the box expecting Uga to run. Hope the big play will be there. I’ll save my money and watch the game on TV. CMR is known for giving to much time off on big breaks like this. I see our D getting tired quick. Holiday hangover!!!!!! Uga needs a bowl win. If the dawgs can not beat Nebraska, them how did we ever expect to beat Notre Dame in the NC.
ugab
December 20th, 2012
2:50 pm
Online athens has an article head line about Garner going to Auburn. This is great news!!!! CMR is not commenting about it. We have been due for a new DL coach. I just pray CMR hires a good one. Do not hire a DL coach without any experience. We still need a special teams coach!!!!!!!!11
ugab
December 20th, 2012
2:52 pm
If appears that Mike Guillard got wipped in the Alabama game. Should we let Herrera start?
Lagdawg
December 20th, 2012
3:58 pm
In recruiting, UGA is still doing a poor job offering top talent at each position. If Saban is offering a player, UGA should also be offering and pursuing that player. They are bringing in a good class when it comes to quantity but, still not pursuing the quality. Bringing in a lot of DBs, but the talent level seems to be subpar and also the DL. UGA has to do a better job with the quality of the players that they bring in. Also to stop the run, there has to be constant penetration into the offenses backfield. UGA’s D has to keep penetration into the backfield to disrupt the play and also need to do a better job in reconizing the screen pass and watching the RB out of the backfield and must jam the TE on the line of scrimmage.
willie wingate
December 20th, 2012
7:38 pm
How in the world can all you other Dawgfans feel so cotton pickin confident that Georgia will just show up and beat Nebraska.This Georgia team hasn’t been consistent enough or dominating enough to convince me that they are a sure thing; especially against a Nebraska team that was embarassed against Wisconsin. This is a proud program with just as much tradition as Georgia. I hope our team is really prepared for this game or it’s gonna be another long off season.
huskerfan96
December 20th, 2012
8:16 pm
I as a husker fan know you guys have a considerably better team than neb, but to think that nebraska is going to lay down and be a whipping post for you guys is ridiculous. Nebraska will come to play. I look for a well fought game to the fourth quater between to good programs. Good luck to you all and I hope for a husker win.
Tide/Dawg
December 22nd, 2012
5:06 pm
Hey Huskerfan92, why don’t ya’ll come down heah and play where it’s so easy to win. Check with Missouri…we play old man football, but I don’t see any SEC teams on yo schedule.:o)) When you’re scheduling your usual patsies, include us on your schedule.