Think I'm gonna go against my boys here. Only reason LSU not getting points has gotta be home field. I know by game time I'll be a little under the influence and will want do the homer thing. So to avoid that I'm taking the Bulldogs now, line probably will move towards GA and can make any necessary changes as line moves. :shrug:
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Starting to like LSU a bit now. GA on the road may be a real negative factor. It's that Clemson game that has me thinking. Is Clemson that bad. On LSU side we know Arizona blows, so that's no measuring stick.
Tigers have faced nobody yet and first in conference game has me a bit concerned. Anybody watched Georgia's games?
Tigers have faced nobody yet and first in conference game has me a bit concerned. Anybody watched Georgia's games?
Georgia has faced three stronger teams in first 3 games than the Tigers have. Junior QB, David Greene 139 PA without interception(last int Auburn game 2002), Bulldogs perfect on the road in Mark Richt era when playing a team in there home stadium(9-0). This year, UGa defense first in SEC, and #3 nationally. Opponents this season inside the Red Zone(20 yard line), 6 times, 1 field goal, 3 turnovers, 1 missed field goal, 1 sropped on downs, inside the 10 yard line, 0 points, (1 turnover, 1 stop on downs). Death Valley recently for LSU has not been all that kind to the Tigers in big games, in fact LSU in the past 5 years does much better in meaningful big games away from Baton Rouge, is it the party atmosphere, hoopla, extra attention? I really don't know, but recently, LSU has not come through at home in big games. Georgia's road record is nearly impeccable with the exception of games @ jacksonville against Florida. LSU has looked like an offensive juggenaut so far this season, but in reality they have not faced even an average defense in Arizona, W Illinois and UL-Monroe. They will face an excellent defense on saturday that plays even better away from Athens, when coach Richt has their undivided attention 36 hours prior to game time, and away from distractions of everyday college experience. This should be an excellent game, and Georgia will be out to prove to the nation that their #7 ranking is 5 spots too low. An excellent defense, a qb who takes care of the ball, and a meticulously prepared gameplan by a solid quiet leader in their head coach spells a Bulldog victory.
...the SEC has two great games this weekend. I think that Dawgball was being humorous, but what he said could very well be true.... This may be a make or break weekend for at least two teams in the SEC...and this tussle in Baton Rouge should be a dogfight!!!
...keep in mind to who I've got to compare this to as a Tennessee fan, but I'd trade Phat Phil for either of these two excellent coaches!!!
I can hardly wait until kickoff...but as for betting this one, I'll pass. I won't need any money on this one to keep my interest!!!
...keep in mind to who I've got to compare this to as a Tennessee fan, but I'd trade Phat Phil for either of these two excellent coaches!!!
I can hardly wait until kickoff...but as for betting this one, I'll pass. I won't need any money on this one to keep my interest!!!
LSU alum and georgia native. Seen both teams play all available games this year. Listened to the rest. Stomie made a lot of good pts. I do believe that UGA is that good, but Matt Mauck is back and the receivers want to play for him. The receivers, especially clayton, loved Marcus Randall until they figured out that Mauck is the winner. How soon we forget that Mauck was the QB in the SEC Champ. in 2001 when Davey went out. He's a great player and is just like Green.
The LSU mystique is something I will be a part of this weekend. I know that some believe that since the game is at 2:30 that it won't be as big of a home factor as it would be at 7 pm. NOT TRUE. We haven't seen a good game yet and here is the big one. ESPN gameday is there, we will be drunk as of 11 am, and it will be 92000+ loud.
I will not bet anything but my pride this weekend. The wife and in-laws will be rooting for the dawgs, so I have enough on it as it is. One thing for sure, it will be one helluva game.
Sorry so long, will add later.
good luck! :weed:
The LSU mystique is something I will be a part of this weekend. I know that some believe that since the game is at 2:30 that it won't be as big of a home factor as it would be at 7 pm. NOT TRUE. We haven't seen a good game yet and here is the big one. ESPN gameday is there, we will be drunk as of 11 am, and it will be 92000+ loud.
I will not bet anything but my pride this weekend. The wife and in-laws will be rooting for the dawgs, so I have enough on it as it is. One thing for sure, it will be one helluva game.
Sorry so long, will add later.
good luck! :weed:
Richt is undefeated (8-0)on the road as head coach for georgia. Those are wins at tennessee, Ole miss, georgia tech, S. carolina, alabama, kentucky, auburn and clemson. Not a bad list. (they do not count games against florida at jacksonville)
I dont have a strong feel for this game yet, but i would be a little leary of using LSU homefield as a main factor in capping this game.
I dont have a strong feel for this game yet, but i would be a little leary of using LSU homefield as a main factor in capping this game.
I like UGA for 3 reasons:
1)UGA is a road tested team considering this year and last year. Greene knows what it takes especially.
2)UGA has played better teams this year and have looked good. LSU has looked good also but against crap teams. I like the fact that UGA has already played someone whereas LSU has not.
3)Matt Mauck. Until he can show me that he can complete a foward pass against a quality team, then I am not a believer. If he does this game, then LSU is the team to beat in the SEC. LSU has a lot of talent around Mauck, I just want him to prove it.
I do not know if I will bet this one or not. I might just enjoy watching it before heading off to the NIU game.
Either way, good luck to all that bet this.
1)UGA is a road tested team considering this year and last year. Greene knows what it takes especially.
2)UGA has played better teams this year and have looked good. LSU has looked good also but against crap teams. I like the fact that UGA has already played someone whereas LSU has not.
3)Matt Mauck. Until he can show me that he can complete a foward pass against a quality team, then I am not a believer. If he does this game, then LSU is the team to beat in the SEC. LSU has a lot of talent around Mauck, I just want him to prove it.
I do not know if I will bet this one or not. I might just enjoy watching it before heading off to the NIU game.
Either way, good luck to all that bet this.
Like LSU -1 think that LSU secondary can cause problems for GA. receivers & most of all LSU def. line. Plus home field & beleive GA. is over rated. Good Luck
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Yeh only thing is I said that twice about Georgia last year and when I bet against them I lost both times and one time big.
They look stronger this year and I am not kidding.
Team speed on Georgia is definately better and noticable to me.
Greene is really a mature college QB now. Nothing phases this guy and he will take it to the last minute and win. Like he did in the Tenn game last year. That was also a road game.
KOD
georgia`s got some injuries
georgia`s got some injuries
in there receiving corps.....gibson and the tight end watson are out,i believe....a formidable injury list.....
Georgia
Position Name Injury Status
*WR Fred Gibson Hamstring Expected Out Sat. vs LSU. 9/16
*DB Kentrell Curry Leg Questionable Sat. vs LSU. 9/16
*TE Ben Watson Ankle Questionable Sat. vs LSU. 9/16
*DL Ken Veal Ankle Questionable Sat. vs LSU. 9/16
*DL Marquis Elmore Ankle Questionable Sat. vs LSU. 9/16
*RB Tony Milton Knee Questionable Sat. vs LSU. 9/16
DB Greg Blue Knee Out indefinitely. 8/28
WR Bryan McClendon Suspension Out indefinitely. 8/28
WR Cedric Haywood Ankle Out indefinitely. 8/28
WR Mario Raley Suspension Out indefinitely. 8/28
DB DeMario Minter Suspension
georgia`s got some injuries
in there receiving corps.....gibson and the tight end watson are out,i believe....a formidable injury list.....
Georgia
Position Name Injury Status
*WR Fred Gibson Hamstring Expected Out Sat. vs LSU. 9/16
*DB Kentrell Curry Leg Questionable Sat. vs LSU. 9/16
*TE Ben Watson Ankle Questionable Sat. vs LSU. 9/16
*DL Ken Veal Ankle Questionable Sat. vs LSU. 9/16
*DL Marquis Elmore Ankle Questionable Sat. vs LSU. 9/16
*RB Tony Milton Knee Questionable Sat. vs LSU. 9/16
DB Greg Blue Knee Out indefinitely. 8/28
WR Bryan McClendon Suspension Out indefinitely. 8/28
WR Cedric Haywood Ankle Out indefinitely. 8/28
WR Mario Raley Suspension Out indefinitely. 8/28
DB DeMario Minter Suspension
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Good discussion. This could possibly be the game of the week. Gameday is there for a reason. The only game Georgia was a part of Gameday last year was the great game at Bama last year (which we probably should have lost). I probably won't add much to the conversation here because I feel like a homer this week. I don't see LSU being able to handle the defensive speed that the Dawgs have. The big test this week is how our O-line will handle the pressure from their front four. If I'm not mistaken this is the only matchup where I give the advantage to LSU.
All of the injuries that were posted are not completely accurate. The list may be a little misleading if you are trying to judge how UGA will deal with these injuries. Almost all of them have been this way the entire season to date, so if you are looking for a dropoff in performance because of this list, you may be looking in the wrong area.
Gibson is definitley out. Reggie Brown and Damien Gary will take his place. There is some drop-off but not much.
Curry will probably play some in this game. He will not start and not have a lot of minutes unless he feels great when he is testing it. He has not played a game all season, so it won't change anything form their other games.
Watson is out. Georgia is loaded at TE. Not really a problem with SR Robert Brannon stepping in.
Ken Veal will play this week.
Marquise Elmore--never heard of this guy. no stats on roster page.
Milton will probably see limited time. Cooper, Powell, Browning, and Lumpking are in the stable. They have played stellar up to this point.
Blue is out this week. Blue was serving as Curry's backup. This is the one position the dawg's will be light on this week.
McClendon--this doesn't matter. he hasn't seen a snap all season I don't believe
Haywood--no stats all season though it would be nice to have him
Raley--not sure about this guy. doesn't have any stats
Minter--no stats on this guy
All of the injuries that were posted are not completely accurate. The list may be a little misleading if you are trying to judge how UGA will deal with these injuries. Almost all of them have been this way the entire season to date, so if you are looking for a dropoff in performance because of this list, you may be looking in the wrong area.
Gibson is definitley out. Reggie Brown and Damien Gary will take his place. There is some drop-off but not much.
Curry will probably play some in this game. He will not start and not have a lot of minutes unless he feels great when he is testing it. He has not played a game all season, so it won't change anything form their other games.
Watson is out. Georgia is loaded at TE. Not really a problem with SR Robert Brannon stepping in.
Ken Veal will play this week.
Marquise Elmore--never heard of this guy. no stats on roster page.
Milton will probably see limited time. Cooper, Powell, Browning, and Lumpking are in the stable. They have played stellar up to this point.
Blue is out this week. Blue was serving as Curry's backup. This is the one position the dawg's will be light on this week.
McClendon--this doesn't matter. he hasn't seen a snap all season I don't believe
Haywood--no stats all season though it would be nice to have him
Raley--not sure about this guy. doesn't have any stats
Minter--no stats on this guy
Its gonna be Damn Good Game! I personally have been very impressed with the GA defense. I think that the only way GA wins is if Reggie Brown can come up big like last week against the Gamecocks. The absence of Fred Gibson will hurt even more when they are not on there home field. FWIW I think ga wins on some stellar defense.
GA 17
LSU 10
GA 17
LSU 10
Scott can't disagree with you about Greene, I know last year he had a 22-8 ratio not so great in his last six games last year. The next 3 games@ LSU, AL. home & @ TN. with a bye after LSU. I know about making the overated statement coming back to bite you in the ass, " Do you hear me gambling Gods, just kidding" Good Luck!
Thin in the secondary can run a squad into big problems against LSU's Receiving corps.
If Pollack & co. do not create problems for Mauck it could be a long afternoon for the 'dawgs.
Mauck played the game of his life in his first real test last season, only to break his foot in the 3rd quarter after leading LSU to 29 point lead in the Swamp . This guy is stronger physically and more prepared mentally now than he was then.
At this time next week the nation will know what I know today----- LSU is the class of the SEC.
GL.....................
