The UGA football team kicks off the season on Sept, 5. What do we know going in to the first game of the season? Have any rookies stepped up? Do we have #1 RB? Can anyone step up and compliment A.J Green? Are we healthy? Do we have a force ready to accumulate some sacks this year? And much more..
These are questions that just about every university has about its team. Where does the University of Georgia Football team stand so far?
Who is going to tote the rock?
Everyone should know by now that CMR is going to find a way to run the ball. Ever since spring practice it has been Caleb King’s job to lose. Not that he was touted as the #1 back but he was going to have the best shot to nail it down. Well, as of last week Caleb is on the sidelines with a hamstring issue. That’s where Richard Samuel and Carlton Thomas come in. They both have played great since Caleb has been away from the practice rotation. Both Samuel and Thomas have been good running the ball but what gets me excited is the way that they have caught the ball out of the back field.
QB killer?
The Dawgs need someone to rise up and bring some pressure from the edges…BAD! So far this fall Demarcus Dobbs has been the QB killer. Word is that he has been great all fall and for some stats he stacked up three sacks in the scrimmage last Saturday night. Just hearing that gets me fired up. I am also going to throw a bone out on Reuben Faloughi. He has played excellent this fall and maybe he can step up as well.
Injuries
For the most part in 2009 the Georgia Bulldawgs are in pretty good shape. Yes, Ben Jones sprained his ankle on Tuesday but he is day to day (knock on wood). We do have a fair amount of guys in green jerseys but for the most part that is just a precaution. Quinton Banks seems to be the most serious injury at the time, If I’m not mistaken he is having his knee scoped again but will be ready for Stillwater.
Who is the 09 Mo-mass?
AJ Green is the real deal and is a staple out wide for the dawgs this year, no question marks there. Of course Green can’t play every down so who else might play wide this year? Rontavious Wooten has been filling in behind Green, apparently Wooten is known for having a knack for the deep ball. Who is going to fill the shoes of Mo-mass though? Well at this point we have some very good options, we aren’t exactly deep at WR but we are not lacking talent or size by any means. Of course we have the senior in Mike Moore, experience is great and I hope he steps up! I will be looking for Tavarres King, Isreal Troup and Marlon Brown. I don’t know how realistic it is but I can’t wait to see Green (6’5) on one side, Brown (6’5) on the other with Orson Charles (6’3) in the slot or at TE. That is a lot of speed and size to contain!
What’s Left?
We have a SOLID defensive line led by Jeff Owens, Geno Atkins, and Kade Weston. We should be very strong on both lines. For the offensive line we are looking at Ben Jones at center, Chris Davis, Trenton Sturdivant, Cordy Glenn, and Clint Boling as the starting line (sprinkle in a monster in Vince Vance and Justin “Bean” Anderson). LB core should be solid as well. We have a lot of experience, led by Rennie “Flamo” Curran, Darryl Gamble and Akeem Dent (freshman Mike Gilliard has played great this fall). In the way back we will have veterans Reshad Jones and Bryan Evans at Safety. On the wings will be Brandon Boykin and Prince Miller.
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I think you are right on about the Dogs, but who is Reuben Faloughi? I have not heard of him.
Reuben is a "preferred walk on" out of Evans High School. He was also recruited by UCONN, Vandy and Harvard. He wanted to play for UGA so he walked on instead of having a scholorship. He carries a 4.0 GPA so he is on the HOPE scholarship. Maybe he will shine this year and earn a scholly.
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