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Georgia vs. Mississippi State: Bulldog Bowl

Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:47 am
Posted by MontyFranklyn
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:47 am
What ya got?

QB - State: Fromm is a good up and comer and was impressive to go on the road to South Bend to get the win, but Fitzgerald is a little more seasoned, despite not being a great passer, and has faced stout SEC defenses. Fromm will be feeling alot of pressure from Mr. Simmons.

RB - UGA: Chubb, Michel. Need I say more? State put up an impressive performance on the ground this past Saturday, mainly due to Fitz's ability to run, but it isn't what Georgia can do. A thunder and lighting combo, Georgia's backfield can keep stat on its heels.

WR - Toss up: In this particular match-up you'd think Georgia has the edge and here's why: Fromm, although being a freshman, is a better passer than Fitz. Not to say that Fitz won't have any success on Saturday, I would think he'll have tons, but Georgia's corps has the potential to have a better outing due to Fromm being a purer passer. State's receivers will come into play if Fitz can keep the defense off balance with his legs, opening up some quick passes and longer passes over the top. Both teams have very capable receivers and Georgia has one of the best TEs in the country.

OL vs DL - State: This one is close, but I give State the edge. State has faced a tougher D-line in LSU than Georgia has in ND. State's line played exceptionally well Saturday. Key didn't have a huge effect on the game at all, but he could be still working out some of the rusty kinks. Not to say that Georgia's line isn't stout. Fromm has had some pretty clean pockets this season and has had time to get off some of those amazing throws. This game will come down to whether or not Georgia can slow down Simmons. I'm confident Mississippi State can handle Carter because they did so well against Key. As usual, this is where the game will be won.

LBs - Toss up: Both units have done a great job in pass coverage and run support. State shut down Guice, but that is largely due to State being able to key in on him since Etling provided no threat in the passing game and that was due to Simmons. See where I'm going here? If State can recreate that, they can key in on Chubb and Sony. I do think that Fromm will be able to exploit State more in the passing game if he gets the time to though. Georgia on the other hand, has had a strong performance from their corps in South Bend.

DBs - Georgia: In this match-up Georgia has the easier task. State's DBs are going to have to rely on Simmons to get pressure on Fromm to slow down that passing attack. If from can get going he can hurt State badly through the air. Fitz hurt LSU's vaunted secondary, but only after he was able to get them off balance. He had alot open receivers due to guys being completely out of position. (Fitz pointed out that LSU stayed balance and gave State field side, allowing the to overload which opened up runs and passes.) I don't think that will be there this game and it may be a little harder for State to move the ball because of it. If Georgia is able to force Fitz to pass and contain him Georgia's DBs win.

STs - Both have solid units. I mean neither has a K as bad as Bama's.

Coaching - Mullen: He's had far more big game experience despite not having a signature road win. Kirby is still young in his HC role despite going on the road and beating ND.



I think this one has the potential to be another SEC classic type game. See Georgia vs. LSU 2013. It will come down to the wire.
Posted by DawgCountry
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:48 am to
a lot of unknowns after 3 weeks, but I promise you UGA has the edge in LBs. Probably the best unit in the country
Posted by DingLeeBerry
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:49 am to
quote:

State put up an impressive performance on the ground this past Saturday, mainly due to Fitz's ability to run


Good summary, but Williams had around 70 yards more than Fitz on the ground. Or are you saying the threat of Fitz is what allowed Williams to be successful?
Posted by Tuscaloosa
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:51 am to
I think there are a couple toss up areas, but LB isn't one of them. UGA is far better there.
Posted by MSU5
Memphis
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:55 am to
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but I promise you UGA has the edge in LBs.


I vehemently disagree with you.
Posted by skirpnasty
Atlantis
Member since Aug 2012
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:58 am to
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I think there are a couple toss up areas, but LB isn't one of them. UGA is far better there.



I disagree. Leo Lewis, Dez Harris, Gerri Green, Montez Sweat, Willie Gay... the dawgs are pretty stacked at LB.
Posted by gatorhata9
Dallas, TX
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:04 am to
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I vehemently disagree with you.



Please state your case. I'm willing to listen but you're patently wrong.
Posted by MontyFranklyn
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:05 am to
From what I observed Fitz's legs opened up opportunities for Williams and the pass game
Posted by HTDawg
Member since Sep 2016
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:06 am to
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I disagree. Leo Lewis, Dez Harris, Gerri Green, Montez Sweat, Willie Gay... the dawgs are pretty stacked at LB.


None of those guys touch UGA's linebackers. None would start at UGA.

UGA has more talent, athleticism, and speed. Recruiting rankings back that up. The only advantage I would give them is the head coach and QB, and maybe OL. Does that mean we win? No, but it means we should win. Doesn't always happen that way. Our defensive front is also far better than LSU's. Notre Dame's offensive line is also better than LSU's.

MSU is a good, well coached team. No doubt about it, but that game was more about LSU being exposed. If MSU beats us, then we will have been exposed.
This post was edited on 9/18/17 at 11:09 am
Posted by tylerdurden24
Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:06 am to
Not that MSU isn't good but there are an extremely limited number of groups better than UGA
Posted by deeprig9
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Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:09 am to
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I'm confident Mississippi State can handle Carter because they did so well against Key. As usual, this is where the game will be won.



We obviously watch two completely different games.

State's right tackle was getting owned all night by Key.
Posted by MeridianDog
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:13 am to
MSU 28 - GA 13



and we pee on your shrubs






again





on TV
This post was edited on 9/18/17 at 11:15 am
Posted by gatorhata9
Dallas, TX
Member since Dec 2010
26172 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:13 am to
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Not that MSU isn't good but there are an extremely limited number of groups better than UGA



I don't know if that group actually does exist. Preseason our linebackers were considered by many to be the top group in the country. If anything they've exceeded expectations in that area.
Posted by Vecchio Cane
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Member since Jul 2016
17699 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:16 am to
quote:

State's right tackle was getting owned all night by Key.


If 3 tackles, 1 QB hurry, and 1/2 tackle for loss equals "owned", then y'all can own him too
Posted by Forkbeard3777
Chicago
Member since Apr 2013
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:18 am to
Miss. State - 31
Georgia - 17
Posted by DawgCountry
Great State of GA
Member since Sep 2012
30531 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:19 am to
quote:

I'm confident Mississippi State can handle Carter because they did so well against Key. As usual, this is where the game will be won.


that's fine. Key on Carter and you'll be hearing alot of Davin Bellamy calls
Posted by Crowknowsbest
Member since May 2012
25868 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:19 am to
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I don't know if that group actually does exist. Preseason our linebackers were considered by many to be the top group in the country. If anything they've exceeded expectations in that area.

Roquan Smith is playing as well as or better than any LB I've ever seen at UGA (since 2000ish at least). That includes Odell Thurman, Ogletree, Jarvis Jones, etc.
Posted by Sandwich
Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
5548 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:23 am to
Will def be a good game.

I love this time of year because the good news is we get to find out very soon.

Until then ,let the shite talking commence.
Posted by holdmydak
Member since Feb 2017
378 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:25 am to
Recruiting rankings backed up that LSU has more talent, speed and athleticism that State too, right?

I'll put MSU's linebacker corp up against anyone else's. Probably our strongest, deepest, and most talented position group.
Posted by Dawgfanman
Member since Jun 2015
22154 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:28 am to
You are wrong on these points:

OL vs DL (when State has the ball)

UGA has faced a better OL and owned them. ND starts two future first rounders and they got abused.

LBs -
UGA has one of the better groups in the country.
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