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" The talent isn’t being shared, it’s just being repackaged and shifted around. Power programs like Georgia and Alabama will continue to get the more developed, top-of-the-line prospects, with the lesser programs fighting for those who aren’t playing as much as they would like at Georgia and Alabama."
So true Connor.
As has been posted by several people concerning this subject on various articles, the inequality of teams is only going to increase with the combination of NIL deals and the transfer portal. I said this a while ago when the decision was announced to do away with the one year sit-out requirement if you transferred in the portal. You will probably get some Power 5 low tier teams a bit of help here and there...what I would call as "crumbs"....but it's not going to vault many if any of those programs into National Championship or even playoff contention - especially if the playoffs don't expand much.
And if you were a top WR with the uncertainty at QB that we CONTINUE to have at Georgia, then you can see why Burton left. I mean, who really knows who starts at QB for the Dawgs next season? You can't blame players like Burton for jumping ship, because the top players want and need playing time. And for most of them in the portal that means playing at one of the top programs. The system is showing its flaws and compromises. You get the good with the bad, and it all comes down to the almighty dollar.
If Burton plays at the #3 receiver at Bama it will be because he earned. Saban won't issue any playing time based on virtue.
Stetsons stats:
185 for 287 for 2862 yards
64.5% completion rate with 29 TD's to 7 INT's
20.5 attempts per game and 204 yards per game average and he rushed for 259 yards on the year which includes his sack losses
Spot on MontanaDawg.
Not an apples to apples comparison. BY played (had to play) many more minutes and snaps per game than SBIV because of close games that UGA didn't have. Same can be said for many of the def stats people/pundits talk about - sacks, TFL, QB hurries, etc. If you play more plays as a starter, you get more opportunities to get stats. Our def and offense was often off the field by the 3rd qtr - sometimes the end of the 1st half.
I knew I’d get down voted for not getting into lock step with the common narrative. But the Truth is McConkey, AD Mitchell and Bowers all bought into the program and all three have done Very well. These guys transferring think that’ll solve all their problems. Wrong !! There are no gimmes in the NFL. The guy that’s willing to work Extra hard against Both internal competition and opposition with equal talent ( sometimes not even equal talent) will be the one that makes the cut !!
So though I appreciate very much the contributions from the transferring guys I think their making a huge mistake. Get open for the QB catch the ball when it’s thrown to you and you’ll probably get targeted more. NOW in order to do that many times you have to be Willing to punish your body by making that extra effort to catch the ball. I’ve never heard those three or George Pickens complain about the QB in the media.
If you go back and look at these three and four counting George. All of them had that Willimgness that Extra that it takes to go from very good to great . Look at McConkey he wasn’t even thought to be in the mix so early. But he Worked for it Sacrificed for it and Getting even better. In the long haul we want guys who have those characteristics.
But what I’d Really love is to recruit someone who can fix this freaking Refresh !!!! 🤪
True, SB averaged around 19 attempts per game and Young was close to 36, BUT in our tough games (Clemson, Bama x2 and Michigan) Bennett averaged close to 35 passes which equals Bryce’s output. This is 100% because in all the other games we were totally annihilating our opponents by mid 3rd quarter and only a knucklehead would be passing the ball. The low pass count is NOT because of a weakness….it’s a reflection of our overall strength and domination in both aspects (rushing and passing). Similar to Bennett’s passing during the season is Bryce Young only throwing 27 passes for less than 190 yards against Cincinnati…..not because he can’t pass, but because Bama had over 300 yards rushing.
You're right it's not necessary a weakness to throw less, but it does speak to your offensive philosphy and to the perceived abilities of your QB and receivers and how much you trust them.
You throw less because your run game is working. NOt being able to run puts added pressure on your QB and receivers. THen sometimes you just throw it more becasue that's what your best at.
You throw less because your run game is working. NOt being able to run puts added pressure on your QB and receivers. THen sometimes you just throw it more becasue that's what your best at.
Sometimes you're the KC CHiefs and you could kinda care less about running.
I really thought, we were capable of just marching down the field through the air most every time we got the ball. BUt I know the balance thing Kirby likes. What does he know? LOL!