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re: Is 2018 UGA supposed to be as good, better, or worse than 2017?
Posted on 7/27/18 at 11:37 am to tylerdurden24
Posted on 7/27/18 at 11:37 am to tylerdurden24
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QB, OL, TE will be better on offense
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athenslife101
I think defense is more worrying than offense.
I think the defense will be better and deeper than last year. A lot of people's concerns are at DL and the loss of 3 starting Linebackers. We are loaded at DE and OLB for 2018. The depth on the DL is better than what people think.
DT/NT
Julian Rochester
Tyler Clark
Jay Hayes
Michail Carter
Malik Herring
Devonte Wyatt
DaQuan Hawkins-Muckle
Michael Barnett
Most of these guys are experienced Juniors and Seniors. The front 7 will make the secondary's job easy.
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Posted on 7/27/18 at 11:49 am to cajuntiger1010
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does anyone have any clue what happened to Isaac nauta?
Wasn't targeted enough. TE production will increase significantly. Nauta and Charlie Woerner will split reps imo. Woerner emerged as an athletic/dangerous weapon last year. We missed him in the National Championship game because of an injury against Oklahoma.
This post was edited on 7/27/18 at 11:50 am
Posted on 7/27/18 at 11:53 am to DawgsLife
Curious to see how the players and staff respond to the expectations now.
Posted on 7/27/18 at 12:03 pm to deeprig9
In terms of talent and depth, better no doubt. The offense will be better. The defense will be good, but the real question is experience. We lost quite a bit on that side.
Posted on 7/27/18 at 12:07 pm to AU_251
Depends on how you define it. Will they get to the playoffs and national championship again this year? Probably not. Will they win the East again? Probably. UGA has a lot of young talent and their season will be defined by how quickly that talent is developed.
Posted on 7/27/18 at 12:07 pm to GlossuRabban
All indications thus far in the summer are that leadership hasn’t been an issue, nor is resting on the success of last year. Of course we will find out how that all pans out next week when practice starts up and competitions get heated
Posted on 7/27/18 at 12:08 pm to HTDawg
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In terms of talent and depth, better no doubt. The offense will be better. The defense will be good, but the real question is experience. We lost quite a bit on that side.
Georgia has 2 challenges in their first 4 games where a lack of experience can cause them to slip, but is unlikely.
9/8 against South Carolina
9/22 against Missouri
Both are on the road, and Missouri will definitely test an inexperienced defense. South Carolina is not as dangerous offensively, but is significantly stronger on defense. Both being road games will certainly be a potential upset. Lose both and UGA will be hard pressed to make the SECCG.
I don't think they will lose both, and after that they get a few more games before their next tough road test, LSU. That should be enough games under their belt to know their identity, I would think.
Posted on 7/27/18 at 12:09 pm to atlanta917
My expectations are to win the East and a NY6. Of we won another SECCG and make the CFP I’ll be as ecstatic as I was last season
Posted on 7/27/18 at 12:12 pm to skrayper
I think it’s an unfair generalization to categorize the entire defense as inexperienced. We lost some key LBs and seniors in the defensive backfield but we also played a ton of depth last season, a perk of winning by large margins and playing so deep into the year. So while some guys might not be as old as our seniors were, they certainly aren’t green by any means.
Posted on 7/27/18 at 12:12 pm to AU_251
Ten wins...Maybe 11. Losses to maybe Auburn, SCAR, or both. Wins the East, loses to Alabama in the SECCG, decent bowl.
Posted on 7/27/18 at 12:28 pm to AU_251
Some will say alittle better, others will say alittle worse. So more or less the same as last season.
The offense will probably be around the top of the SEC. Defense is very talented and deep but also very inexperienced at certain positions.
The offense will probably be around the top of the SEC. Defense is very talented and deep but also very inexperienced at certain positions.
Posted on 7/27/18 at 1:03 pm to AU_251
People keep saying Georgia is losing exprience....umm doesn't that happen to EVERY TEAM, EVERY YEAR that SENIORS LEAVE??
I think what they mean are the big names they became familiar with are leaving. But the roster as a whole becomes more and more talented each year under Kirby Smart. So obviously this year will be his most talented team thus far. New big names will arise and you'll be saying the same thing about them when they leave after this season.
Bias aside 1. Qb- Fromm with a years experience and #1 QB out of hs as his backup 2. RB-Big names leave but now have #1 & #3 rb out of hs plus some capable experienced backs. 3. Oline will be bigger and more experienced 4. WR will be better especially if former #1 2016 WR transfer recruit D.R. is eligible. 5. TE will be better.
Defense is a different story. More talent but alot of young talent. How quickly they can transition and adapt will be the key determining if UGA will get back to the playoffs.
I think it's obvious the offense will be better and more balanced, but the season as a whole is riding on whether or not the defense can step up. I definitely think they are capable of surprising alot of people. I know the Spring game doesn't hold much water but they looked very impressive.
I think what they mean are the big names they became familiar with are leaving. But the roster as a whole becomes more and more talented each year under Kirby Smart. So obviously this year will be his most talented team thus far. New big names will arise and you'll be saying the same thing about them when they leave after this season.
Bias aside 1. Qb- Fromm with a years experience and #1 QB out of hs as his backup 2. RB-Big names leave but now have #1 & #3 rb out of hs plus some capable experienced backs. 3. Oline will be bigger and more experienced 4. WR will be better especially if former #1 2016 WR transfer recruit D.R. is eligible. 5. TE will be better.
Defense is a different story. More talent but alot of young talent. How quickly they can transition and adapt will be the key determining if UGA will get back to the playoffs.
I think it's obvious the offense will be better and more balanced, but the season as a whole is riding on whether or not the defense can step up. I definitely think they are capable of surprising alot of people. I know the Spring game doesn't hold much water but they looked very impressive.
This post was edited on 7/27/18 at 1:04 pm
Posted on 7/27/18 at 1:06 pm to AU_251
A little worse at the beginning of the season, but after they get some experience they should be back on the same track.
Posted on 7/27/18 at 1:06 pm to FlexDawg
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People keep saying Georgia is losing exprience....umm doesn't that happen to EVERY TEAM, EVERY YEAR that SENIORS LEAVE??
Yes. WE just had a lot of important ones leave. Our three most important offensive players, and our most important defensive player left. That doesn't happen to every team, every year.
Posted on 7/27/18 at 1:07 pm to SECUSC4
They could be a really good team and not win the SEC and not make the playoff. 10-3 type thing. So I guess worse is more likely than better. I doubt a huge drop off will occur.
Posted on 7/27/18 at 1:08 pm to tylerdurden24
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I think it’s an unfair generalization to categorize the entire defense as inexperienced.
I think it's very fair, espeically if looked at in the context of who they are replacing.
-4 year starting safety being replaced by a TSo that received limited PT last year
-2 senior OLBs being replaced by 1 guy with a lot of PT and one with very limited mopup duty
-Roquan being replaced by a TSo with limited PT
-Sr CB being replaced by a So with zero game reps at the position
The talent is there no question but I don't think it's unfair at all to say much of it is inexperienced.
Posted on 7/27/18 at 1:16 pm to Dawgsontop34
My PSA about that didn’t help apparently
Posted on 7/27/18 at 1:17 pm to AU_251
worse unless the goat croot class steps in
Posted on 7/27/18 at 1:19 pm to AU_251
Frankly many UGA fans are being unrealistic. Georgia will be way down as opposed to last year.
We lose 33 seniors including every leader and our best players of all time minus Herschel. Huge question marks at most positions and a deceptively tough schedule.
Could we win the east? Sure. Will we? Doubtful. I expect us to lose or struggle at USC, at Mizz, at LSU, vs. Auburn. Then throw in our history of losing at least one game we shouldn't every year and 8-4 starts looking likely.
Kirby Smart has yet to prove anything. South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee are all improving fast and have proven winners in charge.
I expect us to finish second or third in the east behind USC and/or Florida. Reload for an east challenge in 2019.
We lose 33 seniors including every leader and our best players of all time minus Herschel. Huge question marks at most positions and a deceptively tough schedule.
Could we win the east? Sure. Will we? Doubtful. I expect us to lose or struggle at USC, at Mizz, at LSU, vs. Auburn. Then throw in our history of losing at least one game we shouldn't every year and 8-4 starts looking likely.
Kirby Smart has yet to prove anything. South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee are all improving fast and have proven winners in charge.
I expect us to finish second or third in the east behind USC and/or Florida. Reload for an east challenge in 2019.
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