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Team most likely to give us a run in the regular season?
Posted on 8/28/18 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 8/28/18 at 12:34 pm
Who do you think it will be?
South Carolina is always dangerous, especially early.
Auburn will be Auburn, so it depends which team shows up.
But I'd wager on LSU. I think Burrow is a legit QB and it will be the first time they've had that since Mett. Not sure how much of a step back their running game might take, if any. They are usually pretty loaded on the talent front, especially at that position. A good passing game could make even a good back look great, too. Oh, and it's in Death Valley.
South Carolina is always dangerous, especially early.
Auburn will be Auburn, so it depends which team shows up.
But I'd wager on LSU. I think Burrow is a legit QB and it will be the first time they've had that since Mett. Not sure how much of a step back their running game might take, if any. They are usually pretty loaded on the talent front, especially at that position. A good passing game could make even a good back look great, too. Oh, and it's in Death Valley.
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Posted on 8/28/18 at 12:36 pm to S1C EM
I am leaning towards mizzou. Lock has thrown it around on us at will the last two years, and it will be there biggest home game of the year.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 12:37 pm to S1C EM
I've said it just about every thread....
We will lose at least 1 to @USCjr, @LSU, @FU, and Auburn. Could still make it to the SECCG losing 2 of those too.
We will lose at least 1 to @USCjr, @LSU, @FU, and Auburn. Could still make it to the SECCG losing 2 of those too.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 12:37 pm to S1C EM
SC and LSU. Although I think LSU is still thin in the secondary so if they can't get to Fromm, he is going to light them up.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 12:52 pm to IT_Dawg
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We will lose at least 1 to @USCjr, @LSU, @FU, and Auburn.
I could totally see that. It's odd to say that the team I would be least concerned with is UF. That feels strange to me.
I really don't see us getting back to the natty this year. I believe we lose at least one as well. I see a decent shot at the playoffs, but I think this year's run will likely go no farther than that. It's still a good place to be, though.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 12:53 pm to IT_Dawg
While it's entirely possible, perhaps even statistically likely that we lose one of those games, everyone should keep in mind that if we lose to any of them, it will mean we lost to a team that we have a SIGNIFICANT talent advantage over and were likely double digit favorites in Vegas.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 12:59 pm to S1C EM
Right now I'll go with LSU. Their defense is absolutely loaded with blue chip athletes, about as loaded as our offense but not as experienced. They'll be battle tested after playing Miami, Auburn, Ole Miss and Florida, and we'll be their first big home game of the year. Depends on how their offense shows up, but playing them in BR will be a big challenge.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 1:00 pm to NCDawg52
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it will mean we lost to a team that we have a SIGNIFICANT talent advantage over and were likely double digit favorites in Vegas.
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it will mean we lost to a team that we have a SIGNIFICANT talent advantage over and were likely double digit favorites in Vegas.
Maybe. I think LSU could have the narrowest gap of those teams and by the time we play them, there's a chance they could have climbed much higher than where they are starting. Plus home field advantage and I doubt we're double-digit favorites. It's possible. Not sure it's likely.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 1:05 pm to S1C EM
Current lines I've seen are as high as -10.5.
If they beat miami and/or Auburn that line will shrink. Just not sure they are going to be much good under yaw yaw
If they beat miami and/or Auburn that line will shrink. Just not sure they are going to be much good under yaw yaw
Posted on 8/28/18 at 1:18 pm to wdhalgren
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They'll be battle tested after playing Miami, Auburn, Ole Miss and Florida,
They might be battle tested but they could also be pretty beat up after that schedule.AU game is gonna be especially physical.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 1:18 pm to NCDawg52
We should be concerned with every team in the SEC playing us.
South Carolina, Missouri, LSU, Auburn scare me a lot.
South Carolina, Missouri, LSU, Auburn scare me a lot.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 2:14 pm to S1C EM
Tennessee is more dangerous than everybody is giving them credit for
Posted on 8/28/18 at 2:31 pm to S1C EM
Hopefully, this team's mindset is the same as last season: Every game is the most important. Looking ahead will only get you beat. And at the moment, we have a target on our back due to our exposure and success last season. And of course our recruiting prowess as well.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 2:44 pm to dcbl
When it comes to SEC rivalries, I'm about as cautious as anybody can be, but I'm not that worried about Tennessee (yet). They have a first time head coach, first time DC, OC whose only OC experience was in G5 with a head coach who designed the offense. They'll run new schemes on both sides of the ball.
As for personnel, they don't have the right guys to run an effective 3-4 defense IMO, OLB are a big question. Their DL depth is bad. As far as I can tell, nearly every OL starter is either a transfer, new starter, or playing a different position from last year (possible exception Drew Richmond at RT). They've been shuffling OL around all off-season and during camp to find a fit. Starting TE is a new JUCO. RB's are a mediocre group, at least by UGA standards. And their QB, probably Guarantano, suffered from serious indecision in the pocket last season, although he could obviously improve if he gets decent protection. WR (and maybe ILB but in a new scheme) is basically their only stable position from last year, and that group's quality is still questionable because of the bad QB/OL play in 2017.
Pruitt maybe a better coach than Butch, but he has a big task to make this team competitive in the SEC this season. But he did get a lucky draw with overrated (IMO) one dimensional WVU for the opener followed by two super cupcakes to try and iron out the wrinkles.
As for personnel, they don't have the right guys to run an effective 3-4 defense IMO, OLB are a big question. Their DL depth is bad. As far as I can tell, nearly every OL starter is either a transfer, new starter, or playing a different position from last year (possible exception Drew Richmond at RT). They've been shuffling OL around all off-season and during camp to find a fit. Starting TE is a new JUCO. RB's are a mediocre group, at least by UGA standards. And their QB, probably Guarantano, suffered from serious indecision in the pocket last season, although he could obviously improve if he gets decent protection. WR (and maybe ILB but in a new scheme) is basically their only stable position from last year, and that group's quality is still questionable because of the bad QB/OL play in 2017.
Pruitt maybe a better coach than Butch, but he has a big task to make this team competitive in the SEC this season. But he did get a lucky draw with overrated (IMO) one dimensional WVU for the opener followed by two super cupcakes to try and iron out the wrinkles.
This post was edited on 8/28/18 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 8/28/18 at 3:15 pm to S1C EM
Auburn. They'll want revenge for the SECCG.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 3:25 pm to S1C EM
Alabama.
In the playoffs.
In the playoffs.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 3:46 pm to Bodhii
We will see Bama 1st in Atlanta, I doubt the SEC gets 2 teams in the party once again. Winner advances, loser heads to the Sugar.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 3:50 pm to DahlonegaDawg
Nightmare scenario for the committee is UGA and Alabama going undefeated, then Georgia beating Alabama in a really tight 2-3 point game in the SECCG.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 4:32 pm to S1C EM
Either Auburn or LSU. Auburn will be the more balanced team but LSU will be in Baton Rouge.
Posted on 8/28/18 at 4:36 pm to S1C EM
Mizzou
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