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“I won’t be surprised if Tennessee scores 50,” one coach said. “Georgia’s front is average. Their back end is below average. "
Wow, I guess I owe Coach Anonymous a debt of gratitude for that bit of insight. I thought the UGA defense was pretty good, but according to this subject matter expert, They're below average! Imagine my embarrassment if I had spoken ignorantly about how well the Dawgs defense has played through 8 games this season, giving up an average of only 10.5 points per game. No one would ever again take me seriously in a discussion about college football. But thanks to Coach Anonymous I have been spared that unfortunate experience, and I can speak with unwavering confidence about how the Dawgs Defense has done nothing impressive this year and shouldn't even be ranked.
“I just don’t know if they have anyone outside Brock Bowers that really, really scares you at the wide receiver position right now,”
Saved again by Coach Anonymous! for nearly two football seasons I've thought Brock Bowers was a Tight End. Now that I know he's a Wide Receiver I don't have to worry about all the strange looks from my friends when I talk about the mismatch that he presents when a Linebacker tries to cover him in man-coverage, or how he is more than capable of blocking a Defensive Lineman. Thanks ESPN and Coach Anonymous, you may have rescued me from my own ignorance and restored my water cooler credibility!
GO DAWGS!
Sounds like Kelly from LSU to me. Specifically since WRs were brought into it, since he has our old WR coach. He's always disliked UGA, doesn't help that he's 0-2 against us. He just got lucky with all the talent that was floating around Baton Rouge. Zero respect for UGA from him.
Not at all upset or surprised by this. I'm sure, at some point, Kirby Smart has had some "anonymous" quotes when talking about other teams. It's the nature of both football AND journalism.
What they said, to date, isn't that far off. I don't know that any of our wide receivers would make even second-team All-SEC. McConkey might, might be a third-teamer. And while I thought Ringo played well against Florida I do have grave concerns about his overall speed and ability to keep pace with the Tennessee receivers. Same for Lassiter. I know those two aren't going to shut them down 100 percent, but I just don't know if they can do it more often than not, which is what we'll need. I guess we'll find out the answers to all our questions in a little over 48 hours. Go Dawgs!
I guess we'll see. Are they right or are they wrong? The secondary certainly hasn't faced a WR group as good as Tennessee and who is as tuned into the QB like they are with Hooker. Those guys will be on an island with a lot of man coverage required. Again, we've got to get in Hooker's face all day long to make this game go our way.
Who cares what other coaches think! It's Jealousy on their part, If it wasn't they would not put down another team in a public way. I like it when we talk about schemes and looks against other teams and how we will counter to win games. I think Kirby is a show me type of coach that believes his players will rise to whom ever the opponent may be. He does have a lot of great athletes on that UGA Teams! Go Dawgs
I see this article got everyone mad. But, is it true? Ringo was 10 yards behind Alabama wide receiver when he intercepted that last pass - Brice Y throws a better pass and that game was in question. Starks was burned last week. Lassiter - Most offenses are targeting him. UT scorched Alabama's vaunted defense. The dawgs better get to Hooker early and often.
You make a great point when you say "we've got to get in Hooker's face all day long". That will be a determining factor in how effective the CB's can be. They're going to have to have their best game of the season and have help over the top from the Safeties. I think the quote in the article that says they're "below average" is ridiculous.
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It doesn't matter what the naysayers told ESPN. It's all about letting the helmets do the talking. We have heard it before and we will hear it again. Heck, even Alabama is not immune from the "talk". There are commentators that say BAMA is "done". Well, I guess none of us will know until the season ends. At this point, everything is in front of us and our guys know what is at stake. Kirby and staff have been working on Tenn prep since the summer so none of this is surprising to them. I still say the dawgs by 14! GO DAWGS!
"......several anonymous coaches made their feelings known to ESPN’s Pete Thamel." No doubt these are coaches UGA has already put in the...L...column.
I got panned once for saying Kelee Ringo lacks a step or two on receivers.....but it is true. The reason may not be speed but position and lack of experience. This is in many ways a very young team.
Smart and Monden know the drill...keep after Hooker and throw dimes against poor TN outside defenders. Meanwhile putting the spurs to UGA RBs to do their thing.
I think UGA will do just fine.
Pitt sacked Hooker several times and made him uncomfortable others. It was their lowest output all year(I believe). THat's the formula, cant just let him sit back and wind up. Even the best DB's can't cover guys 4,5,6 seconds. Make the ball come out fast and take your chances.
Spot on for ringo, but the problem is, he plays slower in game, if that makes sense. Kind of opposite of Richard Lecounte, slow 40(I know the injuries didn't help), but would appear out of thin air flying for run support. Ringo, at times, seems like a 4.8-5.0 player, but can run a 4.4. So is it hustle or just no stamina? I don't understand it.
If Georgia plays like the did against Missouri and Florida we will get beaten. If Georgia plays their game, we will win as we have against Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Auburn, Texas and Alabama. Go dawgs!!!
More bulletin board material, but you gotta love the "critics". They know so much, they're so smart because you know they have the experience and have played at this level and been there.
Bet this anonymous coach would jump at the chance to be on UGA’s staff if given the opportunity.
To our defense....note to self.
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