re: Gurley is Georgia's best player on defense

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Finally, they stopped South Carolina on the 2, but that was only because Spurrier stupidly used the shotgun inside the 5 yardline. What a stupid scheme.

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As far as I can remember, SouCar ALWAYS runs from the shotgun. I don't ever remember seeing them under the center. (Maybe I am wrong?) That said, I don't ever remember it being a detriment, either. They still seem to put up points, and before the play, I would have bet they would score, too. Don't make the mistake of thinking the defense did not improve. While there is work to be done (they HAVE to be more disciplined staying in their assignments) they took a step forward with that stop. They still tend to leave their assignment and go after the ball, getting bunched up and allowing a mobile QB to pull the ball down and run...but that shows they are pursuing the ball and TRYING to get to the ball. They will eventually understand they have to stay with their assignment. We will see improvement all year. If we can continue to win and make it to the SECCG, we will see a mature, disciplined defense and a formidable offense. Don't get me wrong...we will not see the defense grow much better than average...but with our offense average could be good enough.