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Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:43 am to deeprig9
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I heard the MBS turf is the same as what was put in UGA's new IPF, so they practice on it regularly. However, I can't confirm this is true. It's just what I heard. Can any of you sleuths confirm this?
I cannot confirm, but I would be shocked if it isnt. In fact that is what Auburn's is too. I think the majority of the SEC teams have the same turf as the MBS for the exact reason of getting to practice on the turf since that is in a common venue (Kick-off games, SECCG, Playoff, etc).
This post was edited on 11/27/17 at 9:44 am
Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:43 am to Rhymenoceros
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There are a lot of Bama fans that had bought some of the available tickets as well. I guess they could piss and moan and only sell them to UGA fans, but considering they live in the same state, those tickets will likely make their way to Auburn fans.
I guess I didn't even consider that but very true. All the bama folks who had tickets (and I imagine there are LOTS) probably aren't going to GAS who buys them, and most fo the ones living in AL will probably know some AU folks who will buy them.
I just think that with UGA not having been here in 5 years and wiht a trip to the playoffs on the line (nevermind the "revenge factor") that anyone who has the means to go will do what they can to get tickets. 70% is likely high but I do think it'll feel more like a home game for us than for AU.
Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:44 am to TigerCat33
It will be a much closer game, but it all starts in the trenches. AU dominated UGA there, so that's not something that usually changes over the course of a few weeks. I think AU pulls away in the 2nd half to win by 10 after emotions have died down a little. I think it will take a special teams miscue by Auburn and a few turnovers by AU for a UGA victory.
Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:46 am to Hussss
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Might want to check again. Teams seeking revenge in the same season are only 1-5 in ATL
its not the case in most games, even outside the SECCG, in same season rematches. Majority of the time, same team wins.
We are banged up though, I wish we had another week
Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:47 am to TearsofKnowshon
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Outside of field goal kicking I do think that Georgia has a pretty large advantage on special teams and has to take advantage of that if they are going to win.
I think Special Teams are pretty even as both teams have really strong units (outside of Auburn's habit of giving up returns). I think having Carlson gives them an edge. They can play a 50 yard game and kick fields goals if they have to.
This post was edited on 11/27/17 at 9:50 am
Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:48 am to WG_Dawg
There may be more AU grads living in Atlanta than UGA grads. The majority of AU grads move to Atlanta after graduation and AU is closer to Atl than Athens. It has to be close.
It will be close to a 50/50 split Sat. Promise you UGA will have no noticeable advantage at all.
It will be close to a 50/50 split Sat. Promise you UGA will have no noticeable advantage at all.
Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:49 am to WG_Dawg
The way I see it, Georgia and bama both have played weak schedules. Neither team is as good as advertised. Georgia will be pumped up and take an early lead. As the game wears on Auburn’s dominant DLine and OLine will win out. Auburn by 10.
Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:51 am to AUsteriskPride
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but it all starts in the trenches. AU dominated UGA there, so that's not something that usually changes over the course of a few weeks.
There's a little more to it than that.
UGA's OL had poor execution on the zone blocking. They weren't necessarily out-manned.
Quick Breakdown of Zone Run
We had a problem with our guards getting off their primary double-team quick enough to pick up the second block.
As already mentioned earlier in this thread, there were two position changes on OL after the Auburn game to try and alleviate this.
Secondly, UGA had to use a silent snap count because of the crowd noise, which Auburn knew, so AU DL were getting a quicker jump which also makes zone blocking more difficult.
ETA- regarding trench warfare with UGA's DL, they just got worn down over the course of the game because our offense couldn't sustain any drives. UGA's defense is still elite, big fast strong disciplined. This was also already mentioned in this thread earlier. Ig UGA offense can sustain drives, it will help our defense tremendously. This is really common sense, but seems to be lost every once in a while by overanalyzation.
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Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:51 am to TigerCat33
It's going to be a different game due to the venue but I feel it will be won in the trenches like most of these games and give the advantage to Auburn.
Obvious concerns are recovery from a very physical Iron Bowl, Injuries, and coming in with the focus to absorb the high energy Uga will come out with. If KJ can't go can our youngun'a provide the production to help move the chains?
Whichever team can sustain more drives and wear down the other will win this game. My real prediction is a 27-20 (Homer prediction is 35-17) Auburn victory but it's going to be a hell of a football game.
I really think the challenge for Kirby is keeping the Dawgs balanced in their game plan but another factor is keeping the players from getting over emotional based on the last game comments and dancing from Auburn. My body is ready.
Obvious concerns are recovery from a very physical Iron Bowl, Injuries, and coming in with the focus to absorb the high energy Uga will come out with. If KJ can't go can our youngun'a provide the production to help move the chains?
Whichever team can sustain more drives and wear down the other will win this game. My real prediction is a 27-20 (Homer prediction is 35-17) Auburn victory but it's going to be a hell of a football game.
I really think the challenge for Kirby is keeping the Dawgs balanced in their game plan but another factor is keeping the players from getting over emotional based on the last game comments and dancing from Auburn. My body is ready.
Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:52 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
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t will be close to a 50/50 split Sat. Promise you UGA will have no noticeable advantage at all.
I don't think it's gonna look like Sanford by any means, but UGA will absolutely have more fans in there.
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Promise you UGA will have no noticeable advantage at all.
Probably not, but how many neutral site games really do? I think after each team's 1st possession you'll notice though it will be louder in there when AU is on offense compared to our first offensive series.
Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:53 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
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There may be more AU grads living in Atlanta than UGA grads. The majority of AU grads move to Atlanta after graduation and AU is closer to Atl than Athens. It has to be close.
Auburn is not closer to ATL than Athens. I very seriously doubt there are more AU grads in the area than UGA.
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Promise you UGA will have no noticeable advantage at all.
I do basically agree with this. It might be a 55/45 split or something like that. The important thing for UGA is that it isn't in Jordan-Hare.
Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:54 am to TigerCat33
Georgia and Auburn?
The real winners are the guys who sell sandbags
The real winners are the guys who sell sandbags
Posted on 11/27/17 at 9:57 am to Vecchio Cane
Here is some nifty info (put together by SOG of course) that is 3 years old but I imagine is still relatively accurate.
breakdown of where each schools alumni live ranked by # of alums in those cities. Not perfect but a pretty decent measure.
AUBURN
1. Atlanta (15.4%)
2. Birmingham (12.2%)
3. Nashville (2.8%)
4. Washington DC (2.1%)
5. Dallas (1.6%)
GEORGIA
1. Atlanta (41.4%)
2. NYC (2.8%)
3. Washington DC (2.5%)
4. San Francisco (1.3%)
5. Charlotte (1.2%)
And cities by alums
ATLANTA
1. Georgia (50.4K)
2. Georgia Tech (47.6K)
3. Georgia Southern (15.4K)
4. Auburn (14.4K)
5. Florida (9.6K)
6. FSU (8.4K)
7. Alabama (8.3K)
8. Tennessee (5.6K)
9. Clemson (5.3K)
10. South Carolina (4.6K)
breakdown of where each schools alumni live ranked by # of alums in those cities. Not perfect but a pretty decent measure.
AUBURN
1. Atlanta (15.4%)
2. Birmingham (12.2%)
3. Nashville (2.8%)
4. Washington DC (2.1%)
5. Dallas (1.6%)
GEORGIA
1. Atlanta (41.4%)
2. NYC (2.8%)
3. Washington DC (2.5%)
4. San Francisco (1.3%)
5. Charlotte (1.2%)
And cities by alums
ATLANTA
1. Georgia (50.4K)
2. Georgia Tech (47.6K)
3. Georgia Southern (15.4K)
4. Auburn (14.4K)
5. Florida (9.6K)
6. FSU (8.4K)
7. Alabama (8.3K)
8. Tennessee (5.6K)
9. Clemson (5.3K)
10. South Carolina (4.6K)
Posted on 11/27/17 at 10:01 am to Crowknowsbest
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Auburn is not closer to ATL than Athens. I very seriously doubt there are more AU grads in the area than UGA.
You're right Auburn is not closer, but with I-85 vs. 316, it takes about the same time to get to Atlanta from both. I also doubt there are more AU grads in Atlanta, but there are a ton of AU grads in ATL and there are a ton of UGA fans, regardless of being a grad or not.
Posted on 11/27/17 at 10:03 am to WG_Dawg
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Here is some nifty info (put together by SOG of course) that is 3 years old but I imagine is still relatively accurate.
breakdown of where each schools alumni live ranked by # of alums in those cities. Not perfect but a pretty decent measure.
AUBURN
1. Atlanta (15.4%)
2. Birmingham (12.2%)
3. Nashville (2.8%)
4. Washington DC (2.1%)
5. Dallas (1.6%)
GEORGIA
1. Atlanta (41.4%)
2. NYC (2.8%)
3. Washington DC (2.5%)
4. San Francisco (1.3%)
5. Charlotte (1.2%)
And cities by alums
ATLANTA
1. Georgia (50.4K)
2. Georgia Tech (47.6K)
3. Georgia Southern (15.4K)
4. Auburn (14.4K)
5. Florida (9.6K)
6. FSU (8.4K)
7. Alabama (8.3K)
8. Tennessee (5.6K)
9. Clemson (5.3K)
10. South Carolina (4.6K)
While I agree ATL has more UGA Alumni, these numbers are not correct for both alabama and Auburn. Just using Auburns percentage of alumni, puts us above 30k in ATL
Posted on 11/27/17 at 10:06 am to Rhymenoceros
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316
Worst road in the state
Posted on 11/27/17 at 10:06 am to NYCAuburn
It would be safe to say if our fans can get the extra tickets beyond the allotted amount, we will be represented very well.
Posted on 11/27/17 at 10:10 am to WG_Dawg
I stand corrected.
However as NYC points out, we definitely have more than 15k in Atl. Also, the straight interstate shot from AU to Atl makes us seem closer. I used to make that trip in 90 minutes regularly when I was in school (speeding of course).
Anyway, if UGA has a noticeable advantage I will be very surprised.
However as NYC points out, we definitely have more than 15k in Atl. Also, the straight interstate shot from AU to Atl makes us seem closer. I used to make that trip in 90 minutes regularly when I was in school (speeding of course).
Anyway, if UGA has a noticeable advantage I will be very surprised.
Posted on 11/27/17 at 10:12 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
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There may be more AU grads living in Atlanta than UGA grads. The majority of AU grads move to Atlanta after graduation and AU is closer to Atl than Athens. It has to be close.
Auburn is not closer than Athens and, as an Atlanta resident, I can confidently say that there are at least 20 times more UGA grads living in Atlanta. It's not even close.
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