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Daily Archives: August 13, 2014

August 13, 2014 · 4:35 PM

The SEC Network is a cruel mistress.

I can’t say I feel sorry for the guy for this… … but for the first time regarding Finebaum, words fail me.



Filed under ESPN Is The Devil, PAWWWLLL!!!

August 13, 2014 · 1:23 PM

So much for absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Mark Richt doesn’t seem to be reluctant about throwing daggers in Todd Grantham’s direction these days.

Richt says each defensive coach having a background at the high school level has helped w/ fundamentals. "Some coaches forget about that."

— Fletcher Page (@FletcherPage) August 13, 2014

Of course, I could be totally off base about who those “some coaches” are.




Tagged as Mark Richt, Todd Grantham

August 13, 2014 · 1:19 PM

Todd Gurley’s 2014 numbers

Bovada has post some over/under player stats.  Here’s what it’s got for Todd Gurley:

NCAA 2014-2015 Season -Total Rushing Yards – Todd Gurley (Georgia)

Over/Under                               1260½

NCAA 2014-2015 Season -Total Rushing Touchdowns – Todd Gurley (Georgia)

Over/Under                               13½

Looks like some baby-splitting going on there, based on his first two years’ production.  If he stays healthy, those numbers are way below his freshman results.

Would you put money on it, either way?


Filed under Georgia Football, What's Bet In Vegas Stays In Vegas

August 13, 2014 · 12:59 PM

Mason and trust in the not-so year of the quarterback

Pat Forde returns to the “SEC, it’s not your quarterbacks’ year” meme in this post.  First, one interesting factual nugget:

Interestingly in a pass-first era, there also were the most rushing yards produced and allowed in 2013, but not the most passing yards produced and allowed. That happened in 2001.

Sounds like that means there might be an entirely different, yet equally valid reason this year’s conference may be more run-oriented.  But Forde may have a good point of his own when he notes,

In an effort to win turnover margin, expect a very conservative September in a lot of SEC locales. Until coaches know they can trust their young quarterbacks, they’re not going to place the weight of the world on their shoulder pads.

In light of that, how much comfort should be taken with Mason’s avoidance of throwing picks in practice in the spring and fall?  Certainly it’s no guarantee of perfection come September, but if it’s an indication of emphasis and Mason’s appreciation of its importance, he may be farther along the trust curve than some of his peers, which should be good news for Georgia’s offense.


UPDATE:  A little more about Mason, from an unnamed coach who faced Georgia last season.

Hutson Mason’s got some game reps under his belt, and that’s an advantage. It’s not like he’s stepping into a role where he’s playing for the first time. The depth in their backfield is phenomenal. That helps for Mason’s transition, because you’re not going to have to lean on his arm to win ball games. Having a strong run game can only open up throwing lanes for the quarterback — and the strength of their offense will be their running…


Filed under SEC Football, Strategery And Mechanics

August 13, 2014 · 12:43 PM

Getting pounded: it must be mid-preseason camp. Damn, Reggie. (AJC photo by Chip Towers)

Athens is Walking Wounded City today. Per Chip Towers:

Man, that’s dizzying.  Can’t make Pruitt’s task any easier, either.

And this just popped up on Twitter.

It appears Merritt Hall's football career is over. Hutson Mason reported that Hall has been medically disqualified due to concussions.

— Field Street Forum (@FieldStForum) August 13, 2014

I sure hate to hear that.  Sincerely hope there are no long-term consequences for Hall.



August 13, 2014 · 9:17 AM

Wednesday morning buffet

Another day, another buffet line.


Filed under 'Cock Envy, ACC Football, Clemson: Auburn With A Lake, Georgia Football, Political Wankery, SEC Football, Stats Geek!

August 13, 2014 · 8:44 AM

Bruce Feldman likes Georgia coordinators.

If you’ll recall, Mike Bobo made Bruce Feldman’s list of top ten offensive coordinators ready for a head coaching job.

Now comes his list of defensive coordinators, and Jeremy Pruitt pops up at number three.  With a bullet.

His stock surged last year after coming over from Alabama and helping FSU get over the top to win the BCS title. The Noles led the nation in scoring D (12.1 ppg) in 2013. If he can remedy what has been an underachieving Bulldog defense and help UGA win an SEC title, his profile will REALLY take off.

By the way, five of the DCs on his list coach in the SEC.  And Louisville’s guy didn’t make the list.





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