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3 takeaways from Georgiaâs 45-7 win over Marshall: Offensive questions linger
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3 takeaways from Georgiaâs 45-7 win over Marshall: Offensive questions linger
Smart is typically two steps ahead of the college football world and has built the best program in the nation, but thereâs a danger that comes with that: a reluctance to change.
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Spot-frikkin'-on... excellent, if concerning, analysis. I really enjoyed the game, but it's reasonable to say that if these offensive holes (as well as O-line health) aren't addressed by the time UGA hits the meaty part of the season, things could be rougher than can be overcome with just pure talent.
Fingers crossed!
Couldn't agree more. Our OL seemed to do pretty well in pass protection, but the running game left a lot to be desired. We can't afford to have the same anemic running game that we had in 2024.
Add one more question to this list: Can Georgia keep Gunner Stockton healthy?
Also, I agree with the run game concerns. On the passing game, it would be interesting to look at how many longer passes Gunner attempted. I don't recall many. It really does seem like Kirby is trying to hold the offensive cards close to the chest at this point in the season.
Honestly, it's hard to really tell how good any of this team is when you're playing against a much more inferior level of competition. Along with potential injuries, this is the reason I dislike these kind of games. Next week will be more of the same. Until we play the Vols, I have no idea how good or bad this team is until real competition shows up. We can speculate and make observations right now, but who knows? The players will be more focused and amped up in Knoxville. Bobo will be showing a much different playbook too.
I mostly liked what I saw Saturday, but no, it wasn't without flaws or concerns. The OL is going to get pushed around against better competition if this is as good as they get. So that is my biggest concern. Stockton played good enough, but with less than 100 yards of true downfield, vertical passing, how truly accurate is this guy? I loved the fact that we started the game fast out of the gate. That needs to continue.
According to the 247 Team Talent Composite, the Dawgs have the 2nd most talented roster in the country (following very closely behind Bama). But, we saw how the Tide got stomped Saturday. Talent isn't enough. Having the right talent AND experience in the right spots along with the best coaching is what matters.
Experience?
Experience Montana? How can any school have much contributing experience in this version of college football we have now?
This is what the politicians, agents and high school prospects wanted, so this is what we're stuck with. $$
Keep in mind, we are going to have the most vanilla offenses in the first 2 games as to not give Tenn tape to watch. Also we don't need to open up the playbook on our first 2 opponents to easily win.
I really wasn’t all that thrilled with pass protection. Stockton was under duress in some situations in the first half and was hit as he made one throw. This against very weak competition.
Very good analysis of the game and situation @MikeGriffith . All wins are great and need celebrating and there was plenty to like about Saturday. The concerns noted are real and can hopefully be addressed - the most spot-on element was how clanky the offense looked. No rhythm at all and never seemed to really get into any sort of groove. Way too many 3rd and longs and then WAYYYYYY too many 4th down conversions that should've never gone to that level. Most are pointing out the run blocking and rightfully so, but the pass protection was shaky as well. Go back and watch the game and there are too many examples of rushers coming free up the gut and blockers just missing their assignments.
Defense looks very stout and the one thing that was evident Saturday by all other games - just about everyone (UT, Auburn, SC, Ole Miss, etc) has a very good running QB and for whatever reason, running QBs have wreaked havoc on the D so hopefully there will be packages ready for that.
On to the next game - Go DAWGS!
Mostly agree, Mike. Especially concerning is O-line’s failing to just push Marshall’s D-line back on short yardage plays. On the Frazier for no gain play you mentioned, at least half the O-line was standing straight up. Very poor fundamentals. For some reason, we just never seem to just push D lineman back two or three yards. Pretty sure we have the talent, but nor sure about the coaching of the O-line. Gotta improve, or it could be a long season.
Unless Mike Bobo gives Stockton and Puglisi total control over play calls they have to go with what ever play is called in. I don’t think Either QB got many if any Opportunities to throw deep passes. The Offense was mainly run game and short passes for a reason.
That reason being in Knoxville in a couple of weeks. No the Offense wasn’t jaw dropping spectacular, but it was by and large effective. And we’ve All seen much slower starts verses similar level of skill. We’ve in recent years seen only maybe a FG in the first qtr. In this game they put up 14 pts. which isn’t mind blowing but effective.
Dawgs had a shutout going until KS subbed some players on the D. But that was a needed thing, those guys Need as much playing time as they can get.
This game and the next one tells us very little about the real potential good or bad about these Dawgs.
The worse thing to me was the O Line injuries. I hope Both are not bad and they can get back quickly. It’s a solid W and I’ll take it.
All of the comments here hold a lot of weight, I hope Gaston's injury is not serious, he played well while out there. With the D and special teams giving good field position it help's. I know that Fran Brown lost a lot of players and has brand new OC and DC. Not the team they were a year ago by a long shot. Tennssee is not going to score much on this D, Knoxville or not. Bama is not going to score much in Athens either, and after the trip to Knoxville a bye week to shore up some things before they come. I agree on the grind down the field instead of gliding, but Kirby is always going to grind before he glides.
Mike, you hit the nail on the head. But you missed the myriad of things wrong with Stockton. Stockton is inaccurate, does not process the field well, stares down his receivers, runs recklessly, is not able to check down into different plays (see above comment on his inability to process the field), and, his arm has the strength of a wet noodle. He consistently underthrows and he missed or refused to throw the ball more than 30 yds up the field. We can only surmise that he has a problem with his eyesight or that he simply cannot make all of the basic throws required of an average SEC quarterback. Going to be a long season unless Puglisi is made the starter!