The spread for Saturday.

I think Kirby is 100% ok with taking what the defense gives him and not forcing it one way or the other. If we can run it for 5 yards a pop, we will do that and take shots every now and then. If they sell out vs. the run, we will take more shots and possibly gets big plays a la UAB.

With that in mind, I am not betting on UGA at all. Because it really depends on the S. Car coaching staff's deciding to die by the rock or hard place.

UGA is no where near the worst team against the spread. Since Kirby has been here UGA
2016 6-7
2017 11-4
2018 8-6
2019 8-6
2020 4-6
2021 2-0
Total 39-29 74%
Thats $

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2016 6-7
2017 11-4
2018 8-6
2019 8-6
2020 4-6
2021 2-0
Total 39-29 74%
Thats $

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FWIW, that's one money season and a pretty even split otherwise really because we consistently outperformed expectations in 2017.

Remember the late season Auburn loss also took some shine off of the program leading to easier spreads against KY and Tech.

This year's season might be difficult to hammer the spread as hard as we did in 17 because basically between now and the end of the season we're going to be *heavily* favored in most matchups I believe. TBD on maybe the October games if Auburn beats Penn St and Ark/KY continue to win, they could decrease the differential with improved perception.

I think UGA is not a team I'd want to bet regularly against big spreads, just because we haven't shown a consistent identity of a high scoring team... that of course can and probably will change this year, but you may be counting on Carson Beck or another below 2nd string QB to get your late cover on a high spread or counting on the third string defense to not give up a late score and prevent a back door cover more than you'd like. Our starters vs everyone else's starters and running the offense for a whole game... I like our chances to cover more often than not, but I don't think we'll see that too much... Have to manage playing time around injury/health concerns over the season at this point with big goals.

When betting, you like to typically have a narrower "most likely outcomes" grouping, and I'm not sure with so many of the offensive question marks that I can reasonably expect Stetsplosions each week while we wait on JT, nor what JT will look like exactly once he's healthy.

Edit: Our defense is so damn good though, that if they consistently keep putting up Pick 6s or extreme positive field position advantages, it may nullify the offensive concerns. I just don't love counting on less controllable factors like that.

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On paper we could EASILY win by 32 but a big variable I'm curious abotu is kirby's relationship with shane beamer. Not saying he'll go easy

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Beamer is just an aquaintance. He's not at "relationship" level like a Muschamp or Bobo that might bring about mercy.

Yesterday's press conference was telling. Beamer tried to complement Kirby this week and said that Kirby's 2021 team is probably the most talented team in UGA football history. When asked about it Sick Naban was not flattered and said something ice cold like "Yeah, and I'm sure he'll be saying that about whoever his opponent is next week."

Sick took that shite as an insult. Rightfully so. And now Carolina will pay.

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t could happen but like other poster said Kirby will take 5 yard runs and short passes if it’s what we get.

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I think in a game like this Kirby is willing to air it out a little more. Look at last week, we were up 35 points and he was airing it out. I think he is trying to emphasize not taking your foot off the gas this season.

Greatest Nick Saban cover band in all the land. Plays all the greatest hits right down to the note.

(*Except for the offensive philosophy evolution song)

JD, can you go into the upside down and tell me who downvoted my Norm tribute?

Thanks. Making a note.

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I think he is trying to emphasize not taking your foot off the gas this season

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Every team in this damn state needs this mentality . I'd rather be accused of running up the score than be known for blowing leads.