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Although i disagree, I can certainly see where this comes from. He may not be starting at a lot of schools, but he did at UGA and he led an offense that put up outstanding stats and won a NC. I believe if he stumbles too much, they will pull him. I don’t believe that Danny Wuerfful would’ve started at many SEC schools either, but he was a very solid college QB and was a leader and winner. They don’t have to win the stats contest; just lead and win and until proven wrong, Stet has done that.
Do we need to block Mike?
Who cares what she and Paul think or have to say? Answer: Nobody but she and Paul and Mike.
Go, Dawgs!
Hey guys, please take the opportunity to compare QBs last season (Bryce Young vs Stetson Bennett). Please remember that UGA was minus 5 receivers most of the season while Bama had all hands on deck for most of the season and only lost receivers in the playoffs. Several things stood out to me: In MANY games Bama was battling to the final minutes while UGA and Bennett were annihilating ALL their opponents by halftime. ALL regular season games were decided shortly after halftime (many before halftime)….so there was no need to pass and run up meaningless stats. On the flip side, Bama with all their great receivers were in battles to literally the last second against LSU, aTm, Arkansas, Auburn, etc. Both UGA and Bama played Auburn at Auburn, but UGA and Bennett totally destroyed Auburn while Bryce Young struggled until the end of the 4th quarter when he finally put together a long drive and won in 4 OTs. Here’s an interesting stat that no one mentions: UGA and Bama played 4 common opponents (Ark, UT, Fla and Auburn). In those 4 games Bama won by a total of 39 points while the Bennett led Dawgs won by 112 points with the closest game decided by 24 points….and all games were basically over by the 3rd qtr or earlier. In the 2 games between Bama and UGA, Young had 4 TDs w/2 INTs while Bennett had 5 TDs w/2 INTs. Yes indeed Bennett had a questionable fumble in the 4th qtr that set-up a Bama TD, but don’t forget Bryce had a questionable fumble in the 1st qtr that UGA returned for a TD. UGA under Bennett’s leadership actually performed much better as a TEAM than Bama last season, but Young had the gaudy stats out of necessity and won the Heisman. Good grief I’m so sick and tired of folks bashing Bennett and not appreciating his accomplishments. Go Dawgs!!!
I think she just went overboard to make sure people won't think she's biased. Just speak your heart, dear.
"if you caught me after certain games last year, I had my doubts."
Do you know why? Because that's been the narrative, led by Dawg Nation and AJC, since that kid took the field. And, despite winning a National Championship with not 1, but 2 MVP performances...that has been the "never-ending story" with some of these sportswriters. They just can't get over the fact, they misread the Bulldog QB situation from the get-go. They were wrrr...ong. Whew...almost couldn't say it. LOL
You won't see retractions...only justifications. LOL
Smart said in a Media Days interview that the QB situation wasn't as settled as it seemed, going into the 2021 season. JT Daniels was not a consensus pick to start against Clemson. Some of the other coaches thought Bennett gave them a better chance against "all of the opponents on their schedule". Not, JT. You won't hear that interview or report on Dawg Nation.
There isn't a QB playing, last year, that I didn't have questions about, after certain games...Including ; Bryce Young and Matt Corral. That's a pretty useless and subjective standard to judge a QB by. Sometimes, it's not the production, but, lack of errors that wins a game. A so-called "game manager", if you will. All QBs have to put on that hat, at some point. I went back and watched as Bennett extended drives or scored with his vision and legs, throughout the season. You could actually see him learn and improve...sometimes from one week to the next.
Bennett's performance in "The CFPs" were the result of him and Monkin putting it all together during the month of practice leading up to the Orange Bowl. The carry-over to this season should be nothing short of Amazing. But, hell...he's still nothing more than a walk-on underdog, right? Keep thinking that. LOL
You have to remove the "walk-on", "underdog" overlay that has been **** on you by the media, to appreciate the true talent Bennett has. I guarantee you, he wouldn't be QB'ing at UGA if he wasn't the most capable QB on the team. And, you're darned right, he could play for any team in the SEC, except...maybe FLA or BAMA.
Folks who are STILL criticizing Bennett are both lazy and boring. Stop falling in love with prototypes and do some actual research. Better yet, just look at the freaking results! Many can not or will not do that bc it threatens their membership in the BMW club (Bi^*hing, Moaning and Whining). As for this idiot on ESPN, she is the poster child for fans who don't know how to stay in their lane. Lastly, Mike must at least have an idea of what he's doing--there are many of you who can't wait to take a shot.
BTW, below, is an excerpt of that interview by "DAWG POST".
"(Bennett) gives us the best chance to win the next game, and as long as he was the best one to win the next game, he was going to be the one out there,” Kirby said reflecting on staying with Bennett during the 2021 season. “There was thought among the staff that (Bennett) was the best guy at the beginning of the season. There were opinions that felt that way. It was not a consensus (that Daniels should start).”
Another nice analysis by a "non-professsional"... fact-based and not making it personal. Much appreciated 😁👍
So,this “expert” would feel more less nervous going with a complete rookie QB over SB? The NC SB? Maybe it’s just me but that is the dumbest thing I’ve heard in some time.
She might not be the brightest bulb UGA has ever educated...but, I gotta say, I like Elle Duncan. She's real. There's nothing fake about her. She's a Sweetheart and a Dawg Fan. My kinda people. I just don't happen to agree with her assessment, but, I do get the hesitant confidence. Any Dawg Fan that's been around a while, can understand her apprehension and guarded "Dawg-Pride". LOL
So many disappointments and "close calls" over the years. SMH. The 2021 Dawgs said, "No more". C'mon Elle, loosen up and climb on board the Smart-Kart. We're going to the 2022 Kirby-Derby. LOL
What she is not taking into account, is that Stetson has NEVER went through an entire 9 months being treated as and getting the reps as the #1 QB. He was thrown in unexpectedly OVER the other heralded inexperienced QB's last season and we are so freakin' lucky we had him!
He will be MUCH improved this year, not to mention the experience he gained facing SEC DEFENSES last year, playing in the SEC Championship game and the Playoffs. I mean, look at the difference in his play last year compared to 2020! Throw in his age, what 24, on top all of the off-season 1st string QB treatment and reps, etc and this is a stretch to make the point, he could be All-American or win the freakin' Heisman for all we know. He is NOT going to regress people. He is going to be BETTER THAN EVER.
Oh, and let's not forget, another year of Monken getting his system better installed and the familiarity Stetson and the rest of the offense will have running it.
I get it on the doubts, but it is obvious Stetson is BY FAR the best choice on the roster to start the season with his experience and see how far he can take it. Just how things worked out last year,(lucky us!)he is starter over the others this year.
We know the other guys can sling it, but we also know they will be throwing INT's and messin' up a ton more than Bennett and with the defense lacking experience and loss of all of the NFL talent, we CANNOT HAVE QB'S with INT's and lots of 3 and outs. That's just the gospel truth, like it or not.
So once again, WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE STETSON, IMO.
From what Ihave heard through the grapevine through a former UGA player who has connections is that SB has been the best QB in the fall camp by far! Not even close.
I could understand to a degree if she had concerns about the lack of experience on defense or injuries to WRs or the punting game, or about the team as a whole, but not about SB. NC QB SB? LOL!
She probably doesn't date short guys, either. (btw: heisman trophy winner Bryce Young: 6'0, Stetson Bennett: 5'11).
Elle will eloquently and sincerely eat these words when Stetson proves her wrong. Let the games begin!
Not bragging, but I could read at 4 - bet I'm not the only one here with that high honor! 😁 Apple not falling far from the tree might explain the rhetoric over logic approach; great description Henddawg!
So glad the games are coming! Talking heads will still keep talking but I have 100% confidence in how hard Kirby, coaches and players have been working and will continue to work. Gotta respect that amount of blood, sweet and tears. Can't wait to see what this season's team has in store for us! GO DAWGS!
I don’t know what is so hard to understand about why Stetson is coming back. He loves to play football, simple as that. Plus he gets to be QB of one of the top college football teams in the country! It beats working for a living. Not only that, he can make big NIL money while he is still on the team. Once he quits, the money dries up and he has to go do something else that isn’t nearly as fun as playing football. Duh!