My concerns for UGA are obviously our QB situation. True Freshman in South Bend and our OL.
Well folks, what are your thoughts on this weeks game?.....
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Is Eason out for sure? I hope not. Want to see you guys at full strength.
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No disrespect intended but the Dawgs are going to be in for a World of Pain next week !, The Irish Oline are like BullDozers and the Irish running backs have the swiftness of gazzelles and the power of rampaging Wildabeasts ! Irish win by two scores !
It is an very interesting question. App State returned a good offense, with big time QB and rb returnees. They were picked to win the sunbelt. And the Dawgs just shut them down. That is very impressive. I suspect that the Irish will do much better but it will be tough sledding. Strength versus strength. Georgia's offense is a little suspect with the freshman (or even with Eason). Although ND showed some playmakers on defense --love D. Hayes--that unit is still a question mark for me. It's really hard to judge because we don't know how good Temple is. So this matchup is question versus question. I think with the QB injury, and the home field, IRISH win a close-ish game in the 20s.
The biggest challenge/advantage UGA has on offense is the interior running game which Temple was able to exploit on a few plays so I'm definitely concerned with that. Add in the question marks we have in the secondary (specifically safety), the play action passes will be something we could be susceptible against. UGA's D looked solid across the board but I feel like they have some similar issues in the secondary so if we can find a good secondary option at WR than I think we can put up some points. Obviously don't know how much was held back from the scheme this week (for both teams as they had to have confidence they were more talented than their opponents) but as most coaches know, the biggest team gains during the year normally occur from week 1 to week 2.
Uga's front seven is the best we will see this year. Very stout. A great test for our o-line. I expect a pretty low scoring game, winner in the 20s, loser in the teens.
That was true. I also believe ND's DC seen that as well and will be working on correcting that.
Did Josh return to action after he grabbed his hammy? At that point, I started to hit the sauce a bit harder with more bravado but noticed it was a heavy dose of Dexter and Tony.
I believe he did. The announcers said he was treated for cramps.
The 4-2-5 differs from the 4-4-3 G Front because the outside LB in the 4-4-3 are in the mold of DE, in the 4-2-5 they are hybrid safeties.
So if UGA goes physical alla Stanford ND could start to get mashed. The 4 DL and 2 ILB are going to have to bone up big time.
So if UGA goes physical alla Stanford ND could start to get mashed. The 4 DL and 2 ILB are going to have to bone up big time.
Josh's issue was cramps, not a hamstring. ND had a great win but has a lot to work on. I don't believe the Irish will be able to pressure GA just using the front 4. That means sending LBs/Ss and leaving parts of the secondary exposed. The Irish will also have to load the box to stop GA's rushing attack. That will leave the CBs with man coverage at times. The secondary is going to have to grow up quickly. Offensively, the left side of the line for ND is as good as advertised. The RT spot is a concern. My guess is GA's DE will be better than Temple's and the Owls were very successful in pressuring Wimbush from that side. Wimbush HAS to learn to slide or Book will be the QB sooner than later. The Irish can't miss FGs against GA. Loved the Irish enthusiasm. Haven't seen it for quite some time. Kelly's demeanor on the sideline was what I think we all wanted to see. GA is very good. The Irish will be tested but that's why you come to ND. Also, Thomas Booker was supposed to be at the game. TB, join the IRISH family! We need you and ND will prepare you for a great future in life.
Different animal. Will have to be even tougher in run defense and tighter in the secondary. We probably didn't show all of our offense but we need another go to receiver to emerge.
My big concern is the time of possession battle against a grind it out team like Georgia.
Temple won the TOP battle 33:49 seconds to our 26:11. That is in part because we scored so quickly and often. Still, that will exhaust our defense and we won't score as often against Georgia.
Yoon has to get his automatic like accuracy back because we aren't going to score as many touchdowns. We will need points in anyway that we can get them.
Temple won the TOP battle 33:49 seconds to our 26:11. That is in part because we scored so quickly and often. Still, that will exhaust our defense and we won't score as often against Georgia.
Yoon has to get his automatic like accuracy back because we aren't going to score as many touchdowns. We will need points in anyway that we can get them.
Well said boys. We'll have to improve our interior running D -- GA two RBs looked unstoppable there last night. (Damn the NCAA, Gilman would be so valuable coming up to help on those runs.)
And Wimbush is still trying to force the ball (one int, and another that should have been a pick six, reminded me of the pick he threw in the b&g game) and also has to look to a receiver other than EQ. I trust Kelly and Tommy will get this right! More Chase, did you see him power for five extra after that catch! Smith impressed me too.
And Yoon.
Overall, couldn't be more pleased. Rewatched until 28-3 last night, damn we looked good.
And Wimbush is still trying to force the ball (one int, and another that should have been a pick six, reminded me of the pick he threw in the b&g game) and also has to look to a receiver other than EQ. I trust Kelly and Tommy will get this right! More Chase, did you see him power for five extra after that catch! Smith impressed me too.
And Yoon.
Overall, couldn't be more pleased. Rewatched until 28-3 last night, damn we looked good.
From a UGA perspective:
Notre Dame's O-line was very impressive. It will clearly be the best O-line UGA sees all year unless we make it to the SEC Championship game and play Bama. On the other hand UGA;s D line is a strength this year. I would give a slight edge to Notre Dame, but with our D Ends, it is probably a push. Our run defense is pretty stout. I think UGA's defense against Notre Dames offense will be a push. Strength against strength.
UGA's offense is loaded with talent, but the O line is still a question mark. App State got a lot of penetration on running plays (not so much on passing plays). That is scary. UGA has two of the best running backs in the country, but they have to clear the LOS. UGA's freshman QB is a gamer and was a top ranked recruit and can sling it pretty well. UGA has good, possibly great receivers, but they have not been used to advantage in the past. The TE corp may be the best in the country. Again, Notre Dame's defense is very good, but not elite. UGA's O-line is pedestrian, but they are very talented in all the skill positions. This may also be a push (if UGA can't get a running game clicking).
Discounting the obvious special teams and defensive turnovers, this game probably comes down to which team can throw the ball better. Both teams will need to get the defense on their heels some and open up the running lanes for the talented running backs on both teams. I don't think either team will be able to just line up and run it down the other teams throats. This will require a decent passing game. Whoever can get the passing game clicking will open up the rest of the playbook. That is how I see it anyway.
Notre Dame's O-line was very impressive. It will clearly be the best O-line UGA sees all year unless we make it to the SEC Championship game and play Bama. On the other hand UGA;s D line is a strength this year. I would give a slight edge to Notre Dame, but with our D Ends, it is probably a push. Our run defense is pretty stout. I think UGA's defense against Notre Dames offense will be a push. Strength against strength.
UGA's offense is loaded with talent, but the O line is still a question mark. App State got a lot of penetration on running plays (not so much on passing plays). That is scary. UGA has two of the best running backs in the country, but they have to clear the LOS. UGA's freshman QB is a gamer and was a top ranked recruit and can sling it pretty well. UGA has good, possibly great receivers, but they have not been used to advantage in the past. The TE corp may be the best in the country. Again, Notre Dame's defense is very good, but not elite. UGA's O-line is pedestrian, but they are very talented in all the skill positions. This may also be a push (if UGA can't get a running game clicking).
Discounting the obvious special teams and defensive turnovers, this game probably comes down to which team can throw the ball better. Both teams will need to get the defense on their heels some and open up the running lanes for the talented running backs on both teams. I don't think either team will be able to just line up and run it down the other teams throats. This will require a decent passing game. Whoever can get the passing game clicking will open up the rest of the playbook. That is how I see it anyway.
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This first game was the way I have wanted ND to start for years. Do you guys remember, year after year, the first game always seemed like we were going through the motions. We always seemed to have a major let down during the game. This game was different. For the first time in a long time I was not constantly worried during the game. Next week Nick Chubb and Sony Michel are a big concern in my mind. I live in SEC country and all the SEC boys are predicting 100+ yards for both of those RBs.
After this game we will have a much better idea of just how good our team is and how the rest of our season
May play out ? Yesterday's game gave us a chance to see some of our weaknesses, and hopefully our coaching staff can get those weaknesses strengthened before GA ?
May play out ? Yesterday's game gave us a chance to see some of our weaknesses, and hopefully our coaching staff can get those weaknesses strengthened before GA ?
Thanks for the non-bias post. Appreciate the solid analysis. If you're in South Bend next week- I hope that you really enjoy the experience!!
I wish. We (UGA) have a ton of people coming. I am going to Vegas the next week, so the wife said no. Still kind of pissed about it, to be honest.
Agree. One of the more critical moves will be how the coaches scheme to compensate for our RT pass protection. Hainsey may be better at pass protection than Kraemer, and Kraemer better at run blocking, but we can't just substitute accordingly. This will be an interesting game within the game to watch.
Gonna be a classic and what college football is all about. I'm still worried about our safeties coming up to stop your version of thunder and lightning. I mean, I feel really good about our RBs this year but you guys have two blue chippers. Our QB is going to have to play even better in his second start -- agree with the passing game.
Haha! That happens. Nonetheless- enjoy Vegas.
This game should be about a toss up IMO. Should be a great game. Looking forward to seeing our O vs your D.
Offensive game plan might resemble what we saw used against Michigan State in 2013. Irish coaches knew that they would be unable to string together 10-15 play drives and instead to their chances at hitting on a few chunk plays instead. Idk what kind of defense UGA deploys but I'd expect a loaded box and man to man press coverage. Our WR are going to have to be physical and control the ball all the way to the ground.
ND rushed 44 times for 440 yard and Georgia rushed 44 times for 220. Not saying we have the better rushing attack, but I won't say Georgia is head and shoulder above ND here.
I do understand the reservations with the ND dline though. Probably going to load the box with an extra body and make Georgia throw it. Which also scares me cause the ND secondary looked bad at times yesterday.
I do understand the reservations with the ND dline though. Probably going to load the box with an extra body and make Georgia throw it. Which also scares me cause the ND secondary looked bad at times yesterday.
I just hope irish fans didn't sellout to UGA fans to the point where over half the stadium will be a sea of red because bama, cornhusker fans amongst a few other fan bases wouldn't sellout to Georgia fans or to other fan bases just for extra money.either way I hope it ends up being a great game
I can't complain about 422 yards on the ground and seven TDs, but I think if ND plays like it did on Saturday, it will come out on the short end of the stick against Georgia.
I thought Wimbush took too many hits, several unnecessary; and I expect Georgia to have a much faster and stronger defense. I also thought Wimbush forced several throws and was lucky he only had one interception.
While we reeled off a bunch of big runs, we also got stuffed on a number of first down plays.
And finally, I thought our defense, while improved, is still the weak link, although a handful of players played exceptionally well.
I do think we will play better and I think it will be a close, exciting game.
I thought Wimbush took too many hits, several unnecessary; and I expect Georgia to have a much faster and stronger defense. I also thought Wimbush forced several throws and was lucky he only had one interception.
While we reeled off a bunch of big runs, we also got stuffed on a number of first down plays.
And finally, I thought our defense, while improved, is still the weak link, although a handful of players played exceptionally well.
I do think we will play better and I think it will be a close, exciting game.
AppSt's smoke & mirrors. If you look at their 2016 opponents, the majority 1) had losing records and 2) were Sunbelt teams. The three teams with winning records--Tenn, Miami, Troy--beat them. Their QB Lamb has a slow delivery & his WRs were all noobs last year; thus, his 16 TDs, 8 INTs. Thus, the Mountaineers run the ball. GA defends the run pretty good (36th nationally in '16), so no surprise yesterday.
Last year, AppSt did well vs Tenn simply bc Tenn's run D was one of the worst in the nation (ranked #104), and Tenn also bought into the preseason hype that they were a top 5 team who would easily win the SEC East. AppSt caught them being complacent game 1 ... still lost.
The most I feel comfortable saying about my Dawgs is that we didn't eff up a game we should win 10 out of 10 times. ND would kill AppSt too, 10 out of 10 times.
I noticed Wimbush ran for over 100 yards. This concerns me. We didn't contain Lamb on the QB option at all and he finished with about 70 yards. He never pitched the ball once, just ran for first downs. I don't know much about ND other than you're better than your 2016 record. So many close games. Folks don't give your team the respect they deserve, instead just pointing at the number of losses. Idiots.
Frankly, I think on a neutral field the game's a toss up. At South Bend, y'all are +10. Our freshman QB Fromm chucked up some Hail Mary's & got bailed out by our WRs & some luck. He won't be so lucky vs a good team with an experienced secondary.
Anyways, I'm hoping for a good, clean, hard fought game with no injuries.
Ok let's put this into perspective. App st may be good. But let's get serious, Georgia should never ever lose to them. I know , Michigan did. But come on, that's one every hundred years. Now ND should never ever lose to Temple. Never!!!! I live in philly. I know about Temple. Yeah they had a good couple years. Good for them, good for the city, good for the students. Still , it's friggin Temple. ND beat them bad like they were suppose to. As far as Georgia/ND, I have no idea who has the edge. Usually in a game line this it comes down to who makes the least amount of mistakes. I do think if ND protects the ball they have a good chance to win. That's the key as far as I'm concerned. No way they rush for 400 yards. I will say if they can run for 200 and make Georgia one dimensional, the Irish should win. However, that's easier said than done. I know the Dawgs will be fired up, focused and ready to play. Should be a great game. I think it's great for college football. Go Irish!!!!
Jury is still out on the defense. There was obviously some bright spots, but there were also subtle reminders that we have a long way to go. I guess the biggest question is "how good was Temple." To me, they sucked, but they've been fairly good lately. At times we had a tough time stopping the run and we also let a few WR's blow by us for easy points if they didn't drop the ball. They also had a first time starter at QB. Offensively, it seems we pick up 20+ yards or nothing. We go through offensive explosions that are followed by long stretches of nothingness.
Just my thoughts.
Just my thoughts.
Tranquil's playing the Rover at 6/2" and 231 lbs. He's almost as big as Morgan (235 lbs) and Martini (236 lbs), and one of our better run defenders. He's the same size Onwualu was last year.
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Tranquill looks like a young Matt Dillon ! He always has a posse of beautifull woman following him around ! He is one of the many Winners on the Irish team !! And he played a hell of a game Saturday !
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