Why Georgia's Joe Cox Should Hold a Clipboard This Season

all up, and Cox—in four seasons—has played one half of good football against a terrible team. 

So why wait?  Why wait for Cox to struggle, which seems inevitable? 

With the talent around him, I have no doubt that Cox could put up some decent numbers this year.  But he’s not leading them to the SEC Championship.  

Sometimes a kid has all the credentials but just never pans out.  Such is the case, in my humble opinion, with Joe Cox.  Despite his gaudy numbers and awards coming out of high school, Cox could never pass Joe Tereshinski—a quarterback no Georgia fan wants to be reminded of—on the depth chart.       

Georgia has a solid offensive line and exciting playmakers at both receiver and running back.  Add another dimension—say Logan Gray or Aaron Murray —and let the highlight reel ensue.  

Sure, rookie mistakes would happen, but they would happen with Cox as well.  And opposing coaches would certainly have a more difficult time preparing for quarterbacks not named Joe Cox. 

So do us all a favor, Coach Richt:  Give Joe Cox a visor and a clipboard and pass the keys to one of your young and talented quarterbacks.

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