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Georgia coach Kirby Smart: ‘We’re not there,’ 6 takeaways from 42-20 win over Florida
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Georgia coach Kirby Smart: ‘We’re not there,’ 6 takeaways from 42-20 win over Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Kirby Smart’s message in the aftermath of a 42-20 win over Florida was direct and sobering.
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The fact that utk goes so fast and UGA had a hard time getting lined up against uf could be a big issue. Not to mention that Hooker doesn't believe any team can cover their receivers. Go Dawgs !!!
The Vols are salivating at this upcoming matchup, because they are playing like the best team in the country right now. We need to clean up the mistakes and turnovers. Yesterday wasn't pretty in Q3 but glad we could pull it together in the end to finish. We've got 6 days to " get better"....so we'd best get to work.
It was approaching total domination, when the Dawgs seemed to lose focus and started turning the ball over.
Still almost covered the spread, which shows how dominant it could've been without the mistakes.
Overall, a good win. The defense has surpassed my expectations after losing the most talent to the NFL in CFB history.
Seeing Jalen Carter back was a welcome site. I'm sure he'll need to get his stamina back but he's still a dominant player that should continue to improve with every game.
It's Tennessee week. I sure hope the CFPC ranks the Vols No.1, going into this matchup. GOOOODAWGS!
Projected CFP rankings:
1) Tennessee
2) Ohio State
3) Georgia
4) Michigan
Too many mistakes yesterday. Stet must play the best game of his life - which means a WHOLE lot better than yesterday. Flawless football or we lose. Can't get behind more than 1-2 scores. Need a new defensive leader to step up and take Nolan Smith's place. Communication breakdowns on defense several times after he left yesterday. Fast tempo will require a little magic to defend against.
Loser might be out of playoff consideration.
This Tennessee team reminds me of the National Champion LSU Tigers with Joe Burrow in 2019. They were almost unstoppable, scored quickly and almost at will, and dominated after the first couple of weeks into the season.
Our best strategy may be to try and keep the ball out of Hooker's hands as much as possible which may mean pound the ground...but the Vols have improved against the run as the season has progressed. I'm not sure we have the flawless offensive firepower right now to get into a shootout with these boys.
We'll have our work cut out for us....but Dawgs can win this one. Need the crowd to bring the NOISE!!!
We better be playing a Man-Zone scheme against Tennessee…we can’t just play man with Lassiter and Starks being so young and not as experienced
Nah, there is a good chance whoever loses…the winner could still beat Bama and the loser of this game sneaks in
@My_Dawg_Ryan...that's true..I just surmise they won't put (3) SEC teams in the playoffs. Loser of the SEC Championship game gets the 2nd spot most likely unless it's a blowout in which another one loss SEC team might get in over the loser. If Bama makes it to the Championship game and loses then yes, another 1-loss SEC team could sneak in...if there is one.
Go back and look at the Bama game with the Vols. Both are beatable. UGA's weakness will lie with the absence of one Nolan Smith....who will not be back for the Vols game save a miracle. Nolan left and communication problems began. Must be in perfect sync. to beat TN. They are riding high on sheer momentum and energy...defying UGA to beat them. Erase 3rd qtr yesterday and the Vols are beaten. Yes, they throttled KY but to me KY is just not that good against an up tempo team. UGA can do this and will!
The Vols may be “salivating” today, but come Saturday at kickoff they will have a bad case of the dry mouth!
With only two away games this season and LSU being after an off week, the noise and absolute insanity of Dawg Nation in Sanford Stadium will prep Ole Smokey for neutering and the Dawgs will leave Sanford with his balls as a trophy!
Excellent article, Mike.
Kirby keeps saying we haven't played our best game or up to our standard yet. He's right with the possible exception of the Oregon game. Fact is we have not had to play our best game yet.
Now's the time.
I agree with @UGA66, Tennessee is beatable. On any given Saturday...
Go, Dawgs!
The Dawgs will have to take advantage of playing at Sanford Stadium (crowd noise), this could help get that Vols offense off the field. We’ve heard it repeated several times from CKS himself that running ability is what sets Stetson Bennett apart from everyone else. He had no run plays yesterday against the Gators. I believe the Vols need to see his running ability up close and in person, and give them one more thing to have to defend against. GO DAWGS!
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TN was totally susceptible to a strong run game last night - even when it was predictable. If SBIV can keep them honest with short-to-mid-range passes to the sidelines, we should be able to run all over them. I will say, though, that LSU might be the only other stadium to rock like Neyland does. Athens just never seems to have much effect on opposing teams. If this game were in Knoxville, I think that TN would be favored by 8.
The key is in the trenches. Some pressure on Hooker from the linemen and a good push by the o-line. Give Daijun Edwards the start and the ball at least 20 times. Keep three tight ends on the field at all times. Bowers has half the production without Washington. I like McConkey but Dillon Bell looks quicker and more sure handed. Lastly, SBIV has to make better throws. Should have had 4 picks against Florida. Can't throw behind receivers anymore. Showing good pocket presence this year, though.
Dawgs will be fine.
@ShoottheHooch....all I can say is I hope you are right! We'll see.
GO DAWGS!!