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re: Losing the SECCG was the best thing for UGA

Posted on 1/28/22 at 4:09 pm to
Posted by TexanTiger68
Houston, TX
Member since Oct 2021
4339 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 4:09 pm to
No one disputes that Georgia won the NC. I just disagree that they were the best team. That's all.
Posted by djsdawg
Member since Apr 2015
32855 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 4:16 pm to
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No one disputes that Georgia won the NC. I just disagree that they were the best team. That's all.



The advanced stats make it very clear uga was both the best and the champ.
Posted by MacMan10
Atlanta, GA
Member since Oct 2020
2122 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 4:23 pm to
LOL
Posted by djsdawg
Member since Apr 2015
32855 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 4:27 pm to
The basic stats also show the same thing, but that’s probably not as funny.
Posted by paulb52
Member since Dec 2019
3655 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 4:38 pm to
SECCG didn’t matter too much. Both teams in top four and stayed there.
Posted by labamafan
Prairieville
Member since Jan 2007
24264 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 4:47 pm to
Negative ghost rider. The best thing that happened to Georgia was Bama losing their one and two receivers. Even with the pressure Bryce still made more than enough throws to receivers who just could not catch the ball.
Posted by djsdawg
Member since Apr 2015
32855 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 4:53 pm to
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The best thing that happened to Georgia was Bama losing their one and two receivers.


All of the uga injuries were the best thing that happened to bama though, so quiet down.
Posted by m2pro
Member since Nov 2008
28607 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 4:56 pm to
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UGA’s offense was third in points per drive. How is that mediocre?



I think his point isn't that it wasn't way up there with the league. It's that there's always a 3rd place to claim, or a 1st place... but if the league were only as good as JV, then it still sucks.

So, yes, by comparison to the field of teams in the league this year, UGA was elite.
Posted by djsdawg
Member since Apr 2015
32855 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 5:01 pm to
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think his point isn't that it wasn't way up there with the league. It's that there's always a 3rd place to claim, or a 1st place... but if the league were only as good as JV, then it still sucks


It was elite based on historical standards.
Posted by DaWGfan01
PCB FL
Member since Dec 2017
1470 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 5:51 pm to
WTF????, Does that even mean??, English not your first language?. That is non sensical..
Posted by Hater Bait
Tuscaloosa & Gulf Shores
Member since Nov 2012
2871 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 5:58 pm to
Alabama kicked UGA’s arse
UGA kicked Bama’s arse
It’s really a fricking draw.
Posted by FooManChoo
Member since Dec 2012
41669 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 6:18 pm to
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Negative ghost rider. The best thing that happened to Georgia was Bama losing their one and two receivers. Even with the pressure Bryce still made more than enough throws to receivers who just could not catch the ball.
So what you're saying is that Alabama didn't have the best overall team, only the best (offensive) starting lineup, while healthy. Gotcha.
This post was edited on 1/28/22 at 6:18 pm
Posted by dallasga6
Scrap Metal Magnate...
Member since Mar 2009
25662 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 6:24 pm to
Bama had their back against the wall, Saban showed in the SECCG why hes the best.

Was win or go home for UA and Dawgs honestly had a cushion, we were in either way.

2 evenly matched teams and we got em the 2nd time around...
Posted by Broken Coyote
Seated. Facing forward
Member since Dec 2010
3050 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 6:49 pm to
Losing any game is never the best thing for any team.
Posted by Dirk Dawgler
Where I Am
Member since Nov 2011
2480 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 8:03 pm to
Below is why UGA lost the SECCG.

The result hinged on Kirby’s defensive approach.

Saban’s likely thought process planning for the first game: Kirby is going to drive full speed with the d-line into the gaps and try to wreak havoc with blitz pressure from all over, just like he had done all year. Therefore, he challenge his OL and plannee extra help blocking with RBs and TEs.

Kirby’s actual plan: we need to contain Young and avoid him burning us with his mobility and play DBs off the ball to keep everything in front. We will not rush the gaps with our DL but will maintain gap control and clog escape lanes for Young. Pressure will come from the LBs slipping through cracks in the A and B gaps.

What happened: Bama and UGA displayed a dance show at the LOS and Sabans prep for the all out rush with extra protection played out better than even he could have expected. UGAs rush was almost always stoned due to the dance show congestion and the extra protection. Young had even more time to find his WRs running rampant through UGAs zone coverage.

Double backfire on Kirby. Pure fortune for Saban that he prepared for one scenario that ended up being even more beneficial with Kirby’s complete 180 turn from what had been effective all season. One can review any UGA game during the regular season to see the stark contrast in scheme between what they did all year vs the SECCG. IMO, the UGA staff bunked that game plan by overthinking it instead of trusting what had worked all season.

CFPCG: UGA reverted back to what worked all season. They went all out with the front 7 and played man and press far more often. If Young could have exploited what UGA did best, tip the cap. But they couldn’t give him the time to sit in the pocket and pick your DBs apart.

Kirby made the decision to go for it and attack Young and that is why they won and kicked the shite out of Bama 20-0 in the 4th quarter.
This post was edited on 1/28/22 at 8:06 pm
Posted by memphisplaya
Member since Jan 2009
85797 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 8:11 pm to
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Does beating Georgia Southern, Northwestern State or Utah State in 2018 say your team is that much better than Alabama in 2020, for instance?


Let’s just forget LSU beat 7 top 10 teams, the preseason top 4, the defending NC, the prior runner up in their stadium, and didn’t face a team down players due to a stupid endemic and all were without staff turnover or opt outs.

Nor did they face a team with only 7 wins in a NC.

So yes, LSU 2019 was better than Alabama 2020 by a LARGE margin in that the season actually counted towards eligibility.

Y’all seem to forget certain details yet concentrate on Ole Miss and 600 yds rushing. a game LSU still won by 21.
Posted by DawgsLife
Member since Jun 2013
58913 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 8:26 pm to
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Let’s just forget LSU beat 7 top 10 teams, the preseason top 4, the defending NC, the prior runner up in their stadium, and didn’t face a team down players due to a stupid endemic and all were without staff turnover or opt outs.


I wasn't belittling LSU. Just wondering why it is so important to be the only team to go 15-0.

You had a great year. Congratulations. But you guys act like that 15th win means something.

Alabama played a 10 game SEC schedule. They did something LSU did not do. Does that make their team any better or any worse than it was? No. 2020 Alabama did not have any weak OOC teams. they played 10 SEC teams, the SECCG and two playoff teams.

The biggest difference is LSU played 3-4 OOC games.

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So yes, LSU 2019 was better than Alabama 2020 by a LARGE margin in that the season actually counted towards eligibility.
Eligibility? For what? What on earth are you talking about?

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Y’all seem to forget certain details yet concentrate on Ole Miss and 600 yds rushing. a game LSU still won by 21.


Who mentioned Ole Miss? Dude. I am thinking you need to take a break. Now you are imagining arguments that have not been mentioned.

I feel like I am in the Twilight Zone.
Posted by GeorgiaBoy
Member since Sep 2013
1982 posts
Posted on 1/28/22 at 10:02 pm to
Sounds like a recruiting problem to me.
Posted by icheerforgeorgia
Member since Nov 2011
1808 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 4:28 am to
We barely won by 2 touchdowns

Or am I cherry-picking the final score
Posted by BrotherDawg84
Member since Dec 2020
3103 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 11:03 am to
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No one disputes that Georgia won the NC. I just disagree that they were the best team. That's all.


Then make your case supporting your choice for best team.
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