re: Are off weeks overrated?

It depends on when they occur. UGA and UF fans would tell you that 9 times out of 10, having an off week prior to the Cocktail party has been a big difference maker (the game occurs midway through the season, so the off week helps to regourp and heal up). UGA gets an off week this year after South Carolina and before Florida and I would venture to say that both are going to be needed at their respective points.