re: TCU vs Georgia

Everyone that doesn’t wear red and black will be hoping TCU wins. They’re Cinderella story that also validates expansion of the playoffs.

Their main NFL guy is big and fast but not what I would call twitchy. That’s what Kelee struggles most with is quick guys. As far as Dugan he’s a very good runner but not in the same ballpark as far as Stroud’s vision/ accuracy. I imagine we’ll blitz sparingly and mostly mush rush him like we do most mobile QBs.

I keep coming back to Michigan’s mistakes. They literally gifted TCU 2 pick 6s and fumbled on the 1 going in. Even then, Michigan still had a real chance at the end. This game comes down to us imho. If we play well, I can’t see us losing. If we play sloppy we likely will lose.

People are underestimating Duggan. The whole reason TCU is going to the NC instead of not even making a bowl is because of him. That team struggles like hell in almost every game, and he single handedly drags them out of the muck and carries them to wins. Over and over.

TCU’S FIVE KEY PLAYERS (DUGGAN ASIDE)

1. Wide receiver Quentin Johnston: If Duggan is going to outduel Bennett, he’ll need a big game from his favorite target. Johnston produced his first 1,000 yard season and was voted the Offensive MVP of the Fiesta Bowl with six receptions, 162 yards and a touchdown against Michigan. Ohio State was able to go down to the wire against Georgia due to its elite receivers.

2. Defensive lineman Dylan Horton: Horton has finally begun to cash in on his athletic potential with a dominant stretch of football in the latter half of the season. Horton has all 10.5 of his sacks in the last eight games and had four against Michigan. TCU needs a difference maker up front. If Horton can continue his hot streak, it could be the key to slowing down Bennett.

3. Wide receiver Taye Barber: Georgia will likely play a lot of man-to-man defense in coverage with special attention paid to Johnston. Another receiver must step up early to free room for Johnston to operate late. You could include Derius Davis here, too, but Barber may have the best hands on the team. He scored a touchdown in the Fiesta Bowl and may need another against the Bulldogs.

4. Safety Millard Bradford: The key to Georgia’s passing attack is tight end Brock Bowers. Bowers, who has drawn comparisons to Robert Gronkowski, will likely find himself matched up against TCU’s safeties in coverage Monday night. Bradford plays the most important position in the TCU’s 3-3-5 at the nickel safety spot. If Bowers is contained it’ll be because Bradford played a big part.

5. Guard Steve Avila: TCU’s offensive line has been one of the nation’s best and it starts with Avila up front. The Georgia defensive line has some serious talent, including a potential top-five pick in the NFL Draft. If TCU is in the game late it’s because Avila and company held up like they did against Michigan.

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In all honesty, will this team be truly motivated or will we play down like we always do when facing teams that are perceived lower?

Looks like a pretty good breakdown, and also looked non-biased considering it came from a Texas paper.

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