12/8/09
Is Georgia going to be better than the 7-5 regular season team they were in 2009? Yes, no doubt about it. And the upcoming season better spell more wins, or this coaching staff - under the ten-year direction of Mark Richt - will be in for some major heat. Too much talent and experience exists for 2010 to fall anything short of eight or nine wins. The offense only loses one player, albeit the QB who has dragged down production/point efforts. The battle to replace the underachieving Joe Cox includes three former prep All-Americans; each one was labeled as one of the ten best at their position coming out of high school. Moreover, at some point (leading up to) next season, one of these ball carriers has to step up and take over as the primary running back. Four different players in this backfield were labeled as starters at different points of '09. The OL, returning intact, is shaping up to be one of the best groups that Georgia has fielded in a long time. Some questions will exist on the defensive side. The nation's 90th ranked pass efficiency defense has to get better, and the defensive tackles are both new to starting. Bottom line, with whichever quality passer starts, there is no reason why this offense should struggle, much the same as no reason exists why a meager win total should again follow. The upcoming campaign comes at a crucial juncture for this coaching staff. Under the alums collective breath, you can hear, “get better or let someone else give it a try”. The talent and experience is good enough to win now.