Started By
Message
Georgia fans...
Posted on 10/31/08 at 10:25 am
Posted on 10/31/08 at 10:25 am
I am not flaming in any shape or form, but am solely wanting to hear your rationalization for this question:
How can yall continue to assert that you have a great defense that will stop Florida?
Yes you beat us, that happened last week and I applaud you on the win. With that said, your "good" defense gave up the same number of points as our "terrible" defense and almost 500 yards of offense. Your offense has a preseason heisman favorite and a first round qb. Our offense has a redshirt qb that is not that great right now, and our run offense was shut down by florida.
With this being said and you solely look at the facts, how can you feel confident about your d, as you appear to be, against the most explosive offense in the country???
Just food for thought.
How can yall continue to assert that you have a great defense that will stop Florida?
Yes you beat us, that happened last week and I applaud you on the win. With that said, your "good" defense gave up the same number of points as our "terrible" defense and almost 500 yards of offense. Your offense has a preseason heisman favorite and a first round qb. Our offense has a redshirt qb that is not that great right now, and our run offense was shut down by florida.
With this being said and you solely look at the facts, how can you feel confident about your d, as you appear to be, against the most explosive offense in the country???
Just food for thought.
This post was edited on 10/31/08 at 10:27 am
6
Posted on 10/31/08 at 10:54 am to GeauxTigers777
I aint one that thinks our D is going to shut down Florida. Not sure anyone thinks we are going to hold them to under 20, hell maybe even under 30 is delusional the way they are playing. I am hoping our offense can outscore them, and our D just bends more than it breaks.
My hope is that this game looks a lot like last years, where we ran the ball well enough that the D didnt have to be in bad spots and have to win the game for us.
No super defense chest pumping here. More of a "we can match their offensive production" (hopefully) from me.
My hope is that this game looks a lot like last years, where we ran the ball well enough that the D didnt have to be in bad spots and have to win the game for us.
No super defense chest pumping here. More of a "we can match their offensive production" (hopefully) from me.
Posted on 10/31/08 at 10:55 am to GeauxTigers777
quote:
Just food for thought.
This is not really food for thought. I don't think that many of us are really too comfortable with our D. I know I am not.
Posted on 10/31/08 at 11:07 am to swampdawg
Ok well I am glad to hear some more rational UGA fans. I was starting to wonder from reading some other posts.
Posted on 10/31/08 at 11:29 am to GeauxTigers777
quote:
How can yall continue to assert that you have a great defense that will stop Florida?
My prediction for the UGA/UF game is 42-28, UGA. Very similar to last year (as Georgia's defense is).
Every matchup is different, and Demps/Rainey are a whole lot better matchup for us than Scott and LSU's OL are (especially when Ellerbe was out as he won't be for the UF game).
Demps/Rainey had 21 carries against LSU. I doubt they get more than 10 against UGA. They will be put away pretty quickly with Harvin then getting most of the hand-offs.
How do you explain Holliday only having 3 yards on 3 carries against UGA's awful defense (on a day when Scott was running all over us)?
This post was edited on 10/31/08 at 11:30 am
Posted on 10/31/08 at 11:39 am to GeauxTigers777
quote:
With this being said and you solely look at the facts, how can you feel confident about your d, as you appear to be, against the most explosive offense in the country???
I'm not confident in our defense. I'm confident in our team. I also realize that just because LSU put up 500 yards on us doesn't mean UF will. Different teams, different schemes, and the game will likely have a different "flow".
Posted on 10/31/08 at 12:02 pm to FrodgieBoolatz
Holliday, he doesn't ever get too many more carries that 3-5 a game. Also, he is more of a big threat back. When he was in the game, your defense locked in on him. Very seldom does Trindon go into the game on offense and not touch the ball, it shouldn't be very hard to defend.
On the other hand, demps and company are constantly in the game and have a veteran QB that can run.
In an unbiased opinion, do you really think Florida will only score 28? You haven't kept a topped rank SEC team under that number this year and Florida has by far the best offense that you have played. I just think this is wishful thinking of your part. Last year's game can also be tossed out the windonw. Florida did not have a running game last year other than Tebow. This year they do.
One last note, I was feeling the same way you were about UF befor LSU played them, and, like it or not, I think UGA and LSU have similar defenses. Both are prone to the big play, and both make alot of mistakes. The personnel strengths might be different but the bottom line is the same.
I honestly think 44 - 31 UF with UGA scoring a TD late to make it closer. I just didn't see anything in UGA's defense in either this game of Alabama that can slow down the florida team of the last two and a half games
On the other hand, demps and company are constantly in the game and have a veteran QB that can run.
In an unbiased opinion, do you really think Florida will only score 28? You haven't kept a topped rank SEC team under that number this year and Florida has by far the best offense that you have played. I just think this is wishful thinking of your part. Last year's game can also be tossed out the windonw. Florida did not have a running game last year other than Tebow. This year they do.
One last note, I was feeling the same way you were about UF befor LSU played them, and, like it or not, I think UGA and LSU have similar defenses. Both are prone to the big play, and both make alot of mistakes. The personnel strengths might be different but the bottom line is the same.
I honestly think 44 - 31 UF with UGA scoring a TD late to make it closer. I just didn't see anything in UGA's defense in either this game of Alabama that can slow down the florida team of the last two and a half games
Posted on 10/31/08 at 1:02 pm to GeauxTigers777
it aint about the defense bro. do you think they have the defense to stop our offense?
Posted on 10/31/08 at 1:20 pm to GeauxTigers777
quote:
Holliday, he doesn't ever get too many more carries that 3-5 a game. Also, he is more of a big threat back. When he was in the game, your defense locked in on him. Very seldom does Trindon go into the game on offense and not touch the ball, it shouldn't be very hard to defend.
On the other hand, demps and company are constantly in the game and have a veteran QB that can run.
In an unbiased opinion, do you really think Florida will only score 28? You haven't kept a topped rank SEC team under that number this year and Florida has by far the best offense that you have played. I just think this is wishful thinking of your part. Last year's game can also be tossed out the windonw. Florida did not have a running game last year other than Tebow. This year they do.
One last note, I was feeling the same way you were about UF befor LSU played them, and, like it or not, I think UGA and LSU have similar defenses. Both are prone to the big play, and both make alot of mistakes. The personnel strengths might be different but the bottom line is the same.
I honestly think 44 - 31 UF with UGA scoring a TD late to make it closer. I just didn't see anything in UGA's defense in either this game of Alabama that can slow down the florida team of the last two and a half games
Fair enough. We'll find out tomorrow which of us is right.
Like I say, I think you'll see Demps/Rainey bottled up pretty much like Holliday was. Florida will go away from them pretty quickly and to Harvin for most of their carries... just like last year.
LSU put 180 yards and 2 TDs on our defense in the last 10 minutes of a game where half the stadium was already empty by then. And they were able to do it because they had used a much better OL and big RB to shell shock Curran/Jones for the previous 3 quarters, leading to them being tired and tackling poorly.
This post was edited on 10/31/08 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 10/31/08 at 1:23 pm to GeauxTigers777
quote:
how can you feel confident about your d
Because we are confident enough in our offense that they will match every thing and more that of the UF offense, even though they are quite different, our offense is upbeat enough to keep up.
Posted on 10/31/08 at 2:04 pm to btwnthehedges91
So you think you win be outscoring Florida? I'm not saying it's not going to happen, but I would hate to have to depend on out shooting Florida. Another side note, Florida's defense has not been getting a ton of publicity, but in the last two games they have been phenomenal. They shut down LSU and demoralized the same lsu oline that yall are praising. It's tough for me to say but Florida dominated LSU in every aspect. Georgia solely outscored us. If I turn out to be wrong, I will be the first to start a new thread saying so. I just don't seeing it happening. Georgia is good Florida is great.
Posted on 10/31/08 at 2:09 pm to GeauxTigers777
Your opinion is well stated, and the numbers are there (dropping 60+ at any point against a SEC foe is impressive) to support it. I just think that we do have enough mojo and talent to BELIEVE we can win the game. Stafford could throw for 350 yards and 4 TDs Saturday, and I dont think anyone would be surprised. He also could throw 3 INTs and the same would hold true.
As we all have seen, anything can happen in these showdowns. I just hope it favors the red and black.
As we all have seen, anything can happen in these showdowns. I just hope it favors the red and black.
Posted on 10/31/08 at 2:16 pm to GeauxTigers777
quote:
So you think you win be outscoring Florida?
Yes. I feel confident the winner will have more points.
Seriously, is it possible the LSU coaches learned something from the UF game? If we get down early..don't abandon the run. They only had 26 attempts vs UF but 41 vs UGA (about the opposite for passes). Scott seemed to get hardly any carries vs UF, even when it was only a 2 score game.
Posted on 10/31/08 at 2:17 pm to GeauxTigers777
quote:
So you think you win be outscoring Florida? I'm not saying it's not going to happen, but I would hate to have to depend on out shooting Florida. Another side note, Florida's defense has not been getting a ton of publicity, but in the last two games they have been phenomenal. They shut down LSU and demoralized the same lsu oline that yall are praising. It's tough for me to say but Florida dominated LSU in every aspect. Georgia solely outscored us. If I turn out to be wrong, I will be the first to start a new thread saying so. I just don't seeing it happening. Georgia is good Florida is great.
Last year, Florida routed Tennessee, Tennessee routed Georgia, and Georgia routed Florida.
This stuff happens all the time in CFB, especially the SEC. Every game is a new game and the matchups are different. If McCray doesn't completely blow a bad Tebow pass, LSU starts with decent field position after the ensuing punt, still in a 0-0 game, and not having to rely on the pass so heavily so soon. Pound the ball with Scott as is your strength and you probably take an early lead. Does Florida still win? Probably, but it's likely a very different and much more competitive game.
Georgia's offense controls the field and the clock and limits the other team's possessions and wild momentum swings. Jump its OL early like Alabama did, or else you are in for a very tough game. Florida's DL/OL are not nearly as good as Alabama's, so they are going to have a tougher time doing that.
Posted on 10/31/08 at 2:24 pm to dawgorama
I know what you are saying but LSU also could not run at any time against uf hence no carries. Against Georgia we ran early and often.
Page 1 of 1
Back to top
Follow SECRant for SEC Football News