Georgia Football: Biggest Storylines Heading into Fall Camp

The Georgia Bulldogs will start fall camp on Tuesday, which means the regular season will be only a month away.

After what some would say was a disappointing season for the Bulldogs last year (10-3, 6-2 in SEC play), they are looking to get back to where there were in 2011 and 2012, which is the SEC title game.

There are some talented players returning from last season, and they will be counted on to take the Bulldogs to the next level. However, there are some questions the Bulldogs need to answer before the season begins. Some of those questions have to do with key positions, and some have to do with the men in charge.

Here are the biggest storylines for the Bulldogs as they head into fall camp.

The Quarterback Battle

Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

It’s obvious what the top storyline is for the Bulldogs: Who will start at quarterback?

It’s a three-man race between Brice Ramsey, Faton Bauta and Greyson Lambert, and it probably won’t be decided until the week before the first game of the year.

Lambert is the new kid on the block, as he is a transfer from Virginia. He will begin behind the pack because he will have to learn the playbook, but head coach Mark Richt said Lambert is a “sharp kid,” according to Jake Rowe of 247Sports.

Out of the three, Lambert has the most experience, but he did struggle against ACC teams last season. Ramsey was solid in the backup role last year, but he did not wow anybody. Bauta probably had the best spring game, but his playing style is a little different than what Richt wants.

The Center of It All

Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Another positional battle to watch during fall camp is at center, as Brandon Kublanow and Isaiah Wynn will compete for the job.

According to Seth Emerson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the depth chart has Kublanow listed as the No. 1 center, but Richt is not sure if he will end camp as the starter.

The center spot is the only position on the offensive line that is open. However, it’s a big position to fill because it was occupied by David Andrews the last three years, and he was the leader of the group.

Kublanow started every game at guard, and Richt told Emerson he has the right build for the job.

Wynn also played guard last season, and he’s listed as the starting left guard on the depth chart. It looks like both players will see a ton of action this season, regardless of what happens.

The Comeback Kids

Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Injuries have plagued this team the last two seasons, especially in 2013 when it lost three key offensive players to ACL injuries. Now that it is 2015, all three players are looking to make a comeback.

Malcolm Mitchell and Justin Scott-Wesley came back last season from the ACL injuries, but both players were not the same in terms of being explosive off the line of scrimmage. Both will be needed this year for the passing game to be efficient.

The depth chart has Mitchell listed as the starter at X receiver, while Scott-Wesley is one of the backups. No matter where they are on the depth chart, the Bulldogs will count on both of them to be what they were in 2012.

The same goes for Keith Marshall, who is looking to make a comeback after an ACL injury in 2013 and nagging injuries last season.

On The Paul Finebaum Show (via Fox Sports), Richt said Marshall is as healthy as he has ever seen him. Richt also said his weight is close to what it was when he was a freshman.

Marshall had a breakout season in 2012, rushing for 759 yards and eight touchdowns as Todd Gurley’s backup. He is looking to have the same results this season spelling Nick Chubb.

Brian Schottenheimer's Debut

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Bulldogs hired Brian Schottenheimer to be the new offensive coordinator earlier this season, and it could be the most interesting coaching addition in the conference.

Schottenheimer was a longtime assistant coach in the NFL. He was the offensive coordinator of the New York Jets and the St. Louis Rams before coming to Athens.

According to Jason Butt of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Schottenheimer’s philosophy will be the same as Mike Bobo’s in terms of how they run and throw the football. The Bulldogs scored over 500 points last season, so they don’t want to make any drastic changes on how to do things on offense.

However, with Schottenheimer having little coaching experience in college, will he be able to keep the ball rolling on offense, or will the players struggle with his coaching style?