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I had hope in the middle of the season - lots of young guys coming along. But the season ended so poorly for UGA, with the O line regressing pretty badly. The play calling was atrocious. Gunner just isn't comfortable throwing the ball down the field. Now we are worried about our D line. And Kirby just won't make changes. So slow to move. Bobo is a solid B coach, and a C plus play caller. And Kirby won't change it. I would at least pull in a co offensive coordinator.

I hear all the In Kirby I Trust stuff, but I know that he was just 10 win guy before Todd Monken, and he's just a 10 win guy after. And the game is changing so fast. Miami and Ohio State are moving quickly to grab QB's and talent, which includes coaches. Yet, here we sit, clutching our In Kirby We Trust mantra. I don't feel good about this. No article is going to make me feel good, until I see something happen with the O Coordinator.

The good news, Kirby is a pretty sure bet for 10 wins a season. The bad news, it will be another 40 years before we see another national championship.

After watching MIAMI -OleMiss and Indiana v Oregon. The two teams with the most experienced QB's won. Albeit Miami survived and Indiana dominated big time. I don't believe MIami can take down Indiana if Indiana takes care of the ball.

I've said this elsewhere but watching Indiana play against Bama and now Oregon were perfectly executed games that were virtually over in the 1st quarter, definitely by the 2nd. Two just epic beatdowns.

THey are a well oiled machine reminscient of the 2019 LSU team, and our own UGA team in 2021. Great QB, great receivers and RB. Great defense. Great coaches. Awesome story they told during the game about the DC and OC having to live off less than 10 K a year at one point in their coaching careers and having to take food stamps, but they kept on coaching pursuing their dream!

THere are multiple ways to skin a cat but one way to win the NC is to have a team made up of nameless TP Juniors and Seniors all with experience and for all to buy into the coach's philosophy and leadership. THeyhave a grown man type of team. Much like Michigan a couple of years ago.

Jdatl3 has spoken.

Someone get the word to Kirby that he is a 10 win coach and let him know that Jdatl3 has all the answers for UGA to make it past the Quarterfinals.

Jdatl3 already has a co offensive coordinator in mind that can replace Bobo and Jdatl3 can actually take Kirby's spot and just do everything. Call the plays on both offense and defense. Out recruit Kirby, the whole nine yards. And, oh yeah, send multiple NFL ready players to the next level like Kirby has.

I'll be dead in 40 years Jdatl3 I wont be here to see the next National Championship that you bring to Athens.

the dawgs basically run out of 2 defensive formations. The 3-3-5 and the 4-2-5. They adjust in & out of these formations when they see the offensive set of their opponent.

They list Harris as an OLB, but it is also called Edge when he moves up to the LOS. It’s a dual position, or hybrid. The idea is to have a person that can play both positions so the D’ can adjust without someone leaving the field..

The Edge position is basically the same as the old DE position - they just changed the name to Edge in this D’. They also basically have the same responsibilities,

When he/Harris is back at OLB - he is of course off the LOS and playing back with the other backers.

The concept is a lot like the old monster defense that some used when people were running off balanced lines. They had a position called “monster man” and he would call for the defensive line to shift to the strong side once the offense lined up. He would then also line up on the defensive line as a DE or drop into coverage as a LB/DB.

The Star position is a similar hybrid position.

Astute observation, can't believe Fromm failed to mention but I'm sure his focus was the need to utilize our DIAMOND STUDDED GOLD MINE TE Room…..averaging 6' 4"-5", and 240lbs, quick over the middle hits combined with YAC means free long shots to WR's and room to hit the second level on the sides for RB's.

Less time practicing running into a wall and more time developing the perfect placement and timing on that beautiful 20 yard out route that Mendoza and Burrow are so prolific in hitting…

Some transfers are logical. This kid is a very good player but unfortunately he’s buried behind some seriously talented players so, good luck kid at your next stop. More playing time in your future…plus the extra coins don’t hurt.

There is a lot of optimism in this article. Perhaps the guys will step up. One of the measures of success should be amount of forced throws caused. I would have said sacks but that does not seem to be our forte. Another measure might be how many yards opposing QB's gain off scrambles where we don't contain. Not calling anyone out just saying these might be a couple of areas where we need to improve.

So... how has every NFL franchise managed to handle it?

Since when did Harris or Mendozie become Outside LBs by the way? I thought they were both essentially edge rushing DEs but ok, outside linebacker it is