Georgia Football: What You Should and Shouldn't Be Concerned About After Week 2

After a week off, the Bulldogs are gearing up to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia. With a strong win against Clemson, the Bulldogs are coming into the game with a lot of momentum.

They did a lot of things well in the first game of the season, and they will look to build on that when they face their first SEC opponent of the year. But there were also a few things the Bulldogs didn’t do well and will look to improve on this week.

Here are some things you should and shouldn’t be concerned about after Week 2.

Airing It Out

Hutson Mason had a solid game against Clemson. He went 18-of-26 passing for 131 yards. He did not have any interceptions, but he also did not throw any touchdowns.

It was clear that Mason was not the focal point of the offense because the rushing attack was more than enough to carry the Bulldogs to victory. But there will be a time where Mason will need to make plays with his arm. He was able to do some of that last year against Georgia Tech and Nebraska, but can he do it against SEC opponents?

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Hutson Mason expects South Carolina and other defenses to stack the box. "I hope they do it. We're gonna throw it." http://t.co/366YbOqK7A

— Seth Emerson (@SethEmerson) September 4, 2014"

Keep on Defending

Another thing to be concerned about is the defense. It pitched a shutout in the second half of the Clemson game thanks to a dominating pass rush, but it did give up 21 points in the first half and had a hard time dealing with the two quarterbacks Cole Stoudt and Deshaun Watson.

The defense is a work in progress and will have to continue to improve moving forward. Defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt has worked hard to get his players in the right position to make plays. It worked in the second half against Clemson, but can it work against SEC opponents?

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Run, Run, Run

One of the things the Bulldogs and the fans don’t have to worry about is the run game. We all know what Todd Gurley can do, and if he stays healthy, he can be a legit Heisman finalist.

But the real concern for opponents is the other three running backs who played in Week 1. Keith Marshall is still recovering from a knee injury, but the more reps he gets during the season, the more confident he will be. Marshall will be back to 2012 form sooner than later.

Sony Michel made freshman mistakes, but he showed glimpses of what he can do, rushing for 33 yards on six carries. Michel also was effective in the passing game, catching three passes for 20 yards.

And then there’s Nick Chubb. If there was another player more impressive than Gurley in the Clemson game, it would be the freshman from Cedartown, Georgia. Chubb rushed for 70 yards on four carries, and he was running over defenders while doing it. He will see more carries as the Bulldogs get into the thick of the SEC schedule.

Protecting the Offense

And the reason the run game was effective was the play of the offensive line, which is another area fans should not be concerned about. There were some questions about the line after losing three starters last year, but Brandon Kublanow, John Theus, David Andrews, Greg Pyke and Kolton Houston worked well as a unit and should only get stronger each time they are on the field.

Even the reserves are guys who can come in and make plays. Isaiah Wynn, Watts Dantzler and Mark Beard all saw action against Clemson, and the offense did not miss a beat. It should only get better for the offensive line, which will make the offense more dangerous.

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