Well, the bye week has come and gone, and now we're smack dab in the middle of Tennessee week, where we hear yet again about how Phil Fulmer's seat is so hot, it'd melt the Krispy Kreme right out of his fat ass.
As always, we're going into the Tennessee game with almost more questions than actual answers. From the Alabama loss, you would think that we've gotten our ass whipped the whole season so far.
There are still glaring issues like our lack of a pass rush and the fact that Ron Courson is the busiest UGA staff member. Things like that just absolutely kill a season, and hopefully we can get through these next two games relatively unscathed.
Anyway, in honor of our current out-of-body experience for two years in a row, this week's List will be...
The 10 Things We Need to See on Saturday to Feel Good Again
10) At Least Three Sacks
Tennessee does one thing right consistently: They always have big ol' boys up front on the offensive line. If we can find a way to sack Stephens/Crompton three times or more, then maybe we'll find our niche, much like we did last year after the bye week going into Florida. We've got to get a solid pass rush, or we are seriously looking down the barrel of mediocrity.
9) A Solid Effort from Caleb King
Knowshon was banged up last week, and for some reason, we've seen him come out hurt more often than we have before. Even if he is back from an elbow contusion (see: deep bone bruise), he still isn't probably 100 percent. So what we need in order to make it through this stretch is to get some good solid play from Caleb King & Co.
We need to run Knowshon and have these other RBs come in and see very little drop-off in effectiveness. It'd be nice to have teams see us as an offense that can run the ball all the time, regardless of who's in the backfield.
8) No Sacks on Stafford
As important as it is to get after UT's QB, it's just as important to make sure that ours has as much time as possible to throw the short, intermediate, and long range passes to our hopefully open receivers. Stafford couldn't stay upright against Alabama, and we need our big boys up front to make it happen this upcoming weekend.
7) At Least Two Kickoffs in the End Zone
Blair kicked it pretty well against Alabama from what I can remember, so hopefully we can see more of the same this weekend. Remember, if they can't take it out of the end zone, they can't score a big return against us.
6) Brian Mimbs Needs to Get Back on His Horse
Mimbs was as solid as a rock through the first four games, but against Alabama he got bit by the shanks big time. I still think he's one of the best punters around, but he's gotta put this past game out of his head and get back to rocketing the ball off his foot. I'd much rather out-kick the coverage than have the coverage outrun the punt.
5) Punch UT in the Mouth Early
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3 months ago
ROLL TIDE!
3 months ago
10. 3 would be nice, 5 would be better....
6. He'd better if he knows what's good for him...
3. Actually our 2nd half vs bama was great football as well...it's just that bleeding 1st half.
3 months ago
I would love to see Richard Samuel in the game early... especially if Knowshon is not 100%. I like Caleb King, but Samuel is big and strong and could really get it going if given the chance.
Just kick some butt, early and often !!!
3 months ago
Along those lines I like Logan Gray...that dude seems like he can play anywhere....maybe throw him in for a little bit if knowshon is hurt..he has those quick soccer steps
3 months ago
Great article. I am so sick of the short kickoffs. Apparently that's what Coach Fabris wants Walsh to do, though. Don't we have defenders who can cover freaking kickoffs that go 3 yards deep in the endzone???
3 months ago
Great job...
We just need to come out playing from the first snap of the first half, not the first snap of the second half. If Tennessee can gain some momentum early like Alabama did, this might be a long game.
I hope everyone stays healthy, for once.
I'm ready to see 36 back in the lineup. He's going to be a machine.
Go Dawgs! To hell with Rocky Top!
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