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Re: I feel I must do this...
how many 5 stars didn’t get drafted in first round or at all. I know we had one that didn’t get drafted at all. That list is a lot longer. 5 star isn’t a given to be good but your odds might be a little better
Dawgwired
Re: Georgia football offensive line needs to âGrow up and playâ per Kirby Smart
For all of the hype around Wilson he was a big step down from SVPG. But then most people would be. I wonder about Bobo. C is the weakest link of the '25 OL. UGA has 2 high ceiling freshmen OC's coming in. Too much to expect them to start year 1. CSmith started 4 years at Parkview (7A) at OC. That is impressive.
DFairchild never impressed. He was definitely overrated. He probably should have been shifted to OC. Thought MMorris would displace him with his size but he never made the jump in his play. UGA will need a young OG to step up in '25.
Truss improved each year but was always limited. OG may have been his best position. Not having another player to play RT so Truss could play LG may have set this OL back. Truss is a reminder of what UGA lost with the passing of Devon Willock. Willock was the better of the 2 players and may have developed into UGA's best OL in '24. Losing him was tragic and a setback to the program.
One player to keep an eye on has not been mentioned in any Dawgnation articles. Recruiting stories about Marcus Harrison's HS exploits and proclivities are very Devon Willock-esque. UGA seems very deep with prospects at OT. Makes me wonder if we will see JGreene finally make that switch to OG in '25.
The championship OL standard was built on higher ranked OL recruits during the Sam Pittman's recruiting heyday.
UGADad20
Re: Georgia football offensive line needs to âGrow up and playâ per Kirby Smart
@khummel…Ohio State had to revamp their entire O-line mid-season last year - including a couple of completely untested guys - and did a fantastic job…obviously. So, yes, it's certainly possible but experience at any position trumps having to grow up fast with little to no experience. Luckily, a few of these guys do have some experience, so I think we might be ok. We've got a couple of cupcakes early on in Marshall and Austin Peay before hitting the schedule hard. Searals should have ample time to find the best combination of guys to put our best group out there. But, just like last year, injuries could de-rail any laid plans quickly.
MontanaDawg
Re: Georgia football offensive line needs to âGrow up and playâ per Kirby Smart
Maybe losing 4 starters from last year isn't such a bad thing, since based on last year's performance they might have been over-hyped in the first place. Sometimes a fresh start begets a fresh mindset and identity… so maybe the new crew will have a nastier attitude and get back to the mauler basics. Go Dawgs!
khummel
Re: I feel I must do this...
Not saying Smart is against 5-star QBs, I just don't think it's as much a priority as it is at other schools.
pgjackson
Re: Georgia football offensive line needs to âGrow up and playâ per Kirby Smart
It’s coaching.