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âTough suckerâ Gunner Stockton has problem that wonât get fixed soon
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âTough suckerâ Gunner Stockton has problem that wonât get fixed soon
Fromm, who went 36-7 in his three seasons as the Bulldogs starter and delivered Smartâs first SEC title, said Gunner Stockton took a big step but has an offensive line problem.
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He's absolutely correct in his assessment.
Fromm should know… poor guy played back when the rules were much looser on hitting QBs. I remember one time in particular an LSU D-lineman hit him so hard and late that the no-call was an absolute injustice to the rules even back then. It was a play that was pivotal to at least the momentum, if not the outcome of the game… and I was surprised Fromm wasn't stretchered after that cheap shot. Talk about tough dude. Go Dawgs, including DGDs!
Fromm has definitely spoken truth with this and especially his view on how long it will take to correct this. Stockton won't be the QB he has the potential and talent to be, and nor will Bobo be able to execute a complete playbook with the deficiencies on that right side of the O line.
Small progress - tough to be patient for that but I believe that is what we have in store. Go DAWGS!
Fromm is 100% correct. The right side of that line is disrupting timing and muting the effectiveness of the downfield passing game.
BUT....I don't think it's gonna take as long as he thinks it will. Gaston and Greene are a force when healthy. They both may be good to go, by the Bama game.
And, despite the downside to the offensive line musical chairs....there's an upside that Fromm overlooked..…
For the last 3 games...and probably during Fall Camp....those very talented but inexperienced "backup offensive linemen", have been gradually gaining experience. Putting game tape together, to fix their technique issues.
Their problem isn't....talent, size or attitude [presumably]. Or, they wouldn't be there to begin with. So....give it just a little more time to come together.
IMO...Before the end of the season...they'll have the equivalent of 2 capable offensive lines. Those Pups are wayyy ahead of schedule in there development. That's the positive!
Offensive linemen work together and stick together. I have no doubt, that they are teaching each other with a sense of urgency. With Searles providing the tutoring....and Stockton cracking the whip...Lol. Thought Fromm knew. Lol
Go Dawgs!
Our OL seems to have way more injuries than other teams. Why is this? Strength and conditioning? Too much, too little? Wrong braces etc? The staff need to figure this stuff out. Searles should be an expert on this having spent an entire career as an OL coach…. On virtually every SEC team at some point…. yep…
And despite...all that....UGA still went into Knoxville, and rammed it down Heupel's throat. Lol...ya gotta love it!
Just wait and see what they can do with a solid O-Line, my friend. This offense is an asteroid headed toward the College Football Playoff.
The rest of CFB, just got a glimpse of it's emense scope and power through their very narrow lenses...Saturday before last.
Bama Players were seen attending church yesterday to pray for mercy and forgiveness.
UGA Players went to church and watched it on CCTV. Lmao
Come on Bama....we won't hurt ya. Lol
Go Dawgs!....Don't demolish Alabama too bad. We want Deboer to stay. He's a great coach (wink, wink).
Kirby making excuses in his presser about nobody in the conference having a great OL, yada, yada. He is the highest paid coach in the country, and is known for his top recruiting classes. Only problem those classes are very top heavy on defense, and the last time I looked his defense looked like crap as well. Kirby needs to be told by someone that matters how important it is that he win this game. His comparing his team to others is not a good look with the resources he has. Every Dawg fan I know and have seen on social media is saying the same thing. THIS game is the end all for this season.
Agreed! Much like the way those animals on the defensive line of Auburn came after Murray …….
Kirby's idea of "Great Offensive Line" are elevated compared to some paradigms. But...the offensive line typically takes a feGw games to gel. May take a little longer with injuries and extraordinary substitutions.
Either way....the Dawgs will be a better Team, come December due to the early season moves, Kirby and Bobo are making. Utilizing a stacked running back room, while reserving the receivers for the end of the season.
That's a Lane Kiffin move. Lol
IMO....The greater the adversity they overcome....the more tempered the steel in their make-up.
Lol...just watched Deboer in an interview.
Bless his heart....he thinks the game's gonna be close...and, come down to 1 possession in the 4th quarter.
Should we tell him?....or just let it be a surprise? Lol
UGA........41
Bama…...24
I think the Dawgs could score more...depending on the turnover situation.
I really don't think Bama will score more than 10 points....but, I couldn't resist the score that's burned into memory from 2 crushing losses during the Championship run. I can live with that. Lol
Yes Sir fully agree. Fromm was a pretty tough hombre himself !! And also Murray.
One game at a time. Just get that W. As Fromm stated over time the O Line will gel and With the best players. And as Fromm and Yall have noted the young pups will be young no more so if the line suffers injuries there will be Quality depth.
I’d dearly love to see our Dawgs curb stomp every single team they play, Especially Bama !! But this early in the season with injuries and youth, just get that W !! Let’s face it at the end of the road in most cases people don’t place that much emphasis on scores. What counts is Wins and Losses.
This Dawgs team Will come together, I’m believing that !! But for now just get that W !! However curb stomping Bama would be Very, Very nice. I also hope Gunner doesn’t get injured badly, the young man is a fierce competitor and Loves his team. I hope he doesn’t try to take on TO much and get hurt in the process.
If the O Line can just protect him more Consistently coupled with our powerful running game, I Believe the Dawgs will light up the score board !! Go Dawgs !!