Palmetto Proving Grounds

I have several UGA relatives, one of whom is a very knowledgeable fan. The ones I know are not delusional at all. They hope to have a good season, but take nothing for granted. They are very worried about our game. Every fan base has its share of folks who only see the bright side, and some that see only the dark side (well, we have a lot of those anyway).

Just finished watching SC/GA from last yr on ESPN3.com.

They didn't know what hit them with Lattimore. Can't blame them either after just one game with limited action against S. Miss. They will field a better team this year and we have to go into Athens. We will likely fight an up hill battle in field position due to their special teams. They will be much improved up the middle with Geather/Jenkins but the strength of our line is on the interior as well. Should be a fun matchup.

On D, the loss of King will hurt GA. They can down play it all they want but he knew all the assignments and averaged 5.4 yr/rush last yr. Crowell's tape looks nice, and I expect him to be good, but no one will know until the lights come on.

Expecting another tight game where we pull away in the fourth.

At least they've had some success in the last 20 years in the best conference in the country to warrant their expectations.

Can't say the same for Rich Uncle/Aunt U.

I'm not really too worried about UGA shredding us through the air. they have only managed that once in the last 20 years it feels like.

I suspect, like every Mark Richt game plan against us ever, they will try and run the ball and play defense early in the year.

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Still there is a lot to what you say about our secondary. Hard to believe it could be that bad again, particularly now that they have fewer guys playing out of position. Have to find a safety, but otherwise in good shape. Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing Gilmore there, but that ain't happening.

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I'm not judging anyone, I just posted a topic for discussion.

UGA is where we were three years ago. There is some talent there, but it's scattered and not where they really need it. They are relying completely on about three freshmen/newcomers to carry the burden. This never works, as we all know. Of all our road games this year, I am least worried about them. We are better at literally every position on the field...except kicker.

I didn't mean what I said to be taken so seriously. As I offended you, I apologize.

LMAO!

I am projecting your golf game #1 in the SEC East. Why? Tradition, of course. Every year this time, I do the same. Plus, the coach of your golf game was really good ten years ago and you once brushed shoulders with Herschel Walker. Sure, you lost some important parts of your golf game, but I'm sure you'll re-load, like you used to do ten years ago