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DDT: Indicators of Future Success for Georgia Offense

Georgia running back James Cook (4) during the Bulldogs’ game with Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Photo by Skylar Lien)

According to the reaction of many in the Georgia faithful, and the litany of stories surrounding controversies that don’t actually exist, the sky is falling. I’m here to tell say, after carefully reviewing the game, that is simply not the case. Georgia did a lot of encouraging things offensively against Alabama, and there are plenty indicators of future success.

The first indicator of future success is the play of the Georgia offensive line. Not including sack yards, Georgia generated 159 yards on 28 carries for an average of 5.7 yards per carry. Ignore the fact that for some reason Georgia got away from the running back in the second half. If UGA is able to muster even close to the 5.7 yards per carry mark going forward, then their offense will be extremely difficult to stop. The offensive line is gelling and even more depth is growing behind the current starters. Expect to see a full blown emergence of RBU in the next 6 games will Kendall Milton receiving more carries as well.

The second factor that Georgia fans should be encouraged by is play design. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen receivers running wide open the way that Georgia receivers were on Saturday versus Alabama. Admittedly, Stetson Bennett IV missed some in critical times, but he also hit quite a few. There were some dropped balls also. The difference between Georgia and Alabama on offense at the moment is the fact that when a 50/50 ball goes up, Alabama comes down with it. Georgia has to continue to take their shots down the field and it’s important for Bennett IV to improve on some of the decisions he made Saturday, but the scheme itself is putting strain on defenses and that combined with an opportunity to clean things up on a bye week and increased execution going forward equals even more offensive production.

 

 

 

 

Georgia’s 414 yards of offense versus Alabama was better than 8 of Georgia’s games in 2019. Even in a performance that included 3 turnovers, Georgia’s 24 points were as good as if not better than 7 of their games from a year ago. So yes, there is a room for improvement for sure. Execution and play design have to mesh simultaneously, but make no mistake the elements are there unlike the offenses of the past 2 seasons. Stetson Bennett IV’s experience he just gained in Tuscaloosa will prove invaluable going forward as he is the guy at UGA, regardless of the opinions of some, for the Kentucky game and going forward from what I’m gathering. Look for a concerned effort to have more balance and for Stetson Bennett IV to stress defenses with his legs both by sprint/roll outs and also improv.

Balance and Monken’s creative play design, with the natural playmaking ability and added learning experiences of Stetson Bennett IV, will produce an efficient and explosive offense going forward. Pro Football Focus grades every play from every team throughout the season. PFF has Stetson Bennett IV as the highest graded QB versus man coverage in 2020 in all of college football. Also, Kendall Milton is averaging the most yards per carry after contact of any running back in the SEC. Georgia will not finish another game this year with 28 carries or less by ball carriers. They are going to commit to running the ball behind an offensive line that is playing well and create those one on one, man coverage looks, on the outside that Stetson Bennett IV succeeds against.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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339 responses on “DDT: Indicators of Future Success for Georgia Offense”

  3. 1mandawgpack

    I personally hope that whomever emerges from winning the QB competition over this week and next is intended to be the starter for the remainder of the year, absent monumental struggles or injury. A big part of playing QB is game experience, which builds confidence executing the offense, and we simply can’t be playing QB musical chairs each week with 4 different guys who really haven’t had a ton of actual game experience in at least a year (Stetson playing QB at JUCO 2 seasons ago until 3 of the first 4 games this year; JTD since his last start at USC over a year ago; Mathis since starting in HS at least 2 years ago and Beck since starting in HS over a year ago). I know Kirby’s a big fan of competition during practice but I think QB is a little different from other positions. It’s time to identify our #1 QB and stick with him for the rest of the season.

    2. 1mandawgpack

      I guess I’m a little confused by your comment, GS. I know some 5* prospects have announced commitment dates in November but other than that, can’t think of any 5* recruits announcing today or even this week.

  5. OldDawg

    Discus did not work yesterday however today no issues. Not a fan of this new comments section. I’m old and don’t like changes, except maybe a new QB in the next game in preparation for the showdown in JAX.

        1. bpuga09

          Yeah, I’m not sure. I logged into my discus account settings, and it shows my avatar there. No idea why it isn’t showing up here.

  9. DawgLeg

    Good morning. I had to create a new account with Disqus and installing my old avatar is a bridge too far for me. Not a complaint – just a comment. Other than that I think this is working ok.

  15. Greg Poole

    When you see an orange circle with a number inside it, it means that there are that number of comments that you have not read – Clicking on the number will take you to the comment(s),and clicking on the green button next to the orange circle will bring you to the top of the comments section. This works no matter where on the page you are when you click it.

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    1. ScoreCheck

      I tried clicking on the above orange circle with the number in white in it and did not take me to any comments.

  17. EltonMcconnell

    Good morning DAWG NATION!! With the improvement of the Offense I really hope we can keep C. Monken around a couple years.

  20. Greg Poole

    College men, from LSU

    https://ift.tt/3dRqUWy

    Most are focusing on the incredibly stupid public display after the national championship game by Odell Beckham Jr., who handed out celebration cash to some of the LSU players, but the much bigger problem the school faces is this:

    The father of former offensive lineman Vadal Alexander received $180,000 in stolen money from LSU booster John Paul Funes, who admitted in 2019 that he embezzled more than half a million dollars from Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. The money was payment from 2012 to 2017 for what the NCAA characterized as a “no-show job.”

  21. Josh Hancher

    According to SiS stats. Bennett has only 9 drop backs v Man. 5/8 with a TD. Stat Cat charted his off target passes at +20% – highest in SEC

  22. Dewey Mosher

    REALLY hoping his assessment of Stet continuing to learn and grow come to fruition…apparently he is our only option at this time…should work out fine with remaining games on the sked, and if so, we will face Bama again…pulling hard for the young man…

      1. Dewnsav

        That has been my contention for weeks…however, as stated, it APPEARS Stet is our only option at this time, ergo, I am pulling hard for him…

        1. Joe Kennedy

          I just don’t see how we can cover their WRs either. Don’t see how the seccg will any different. We got to get there first

  24. Converted1981

    Very good write up Blayne.
    they do need to commit to running the ball more and all the other things will open up even more. We have one of the best Special Teams in the nation as well.

  25. Greg Poole

    The Disqus sign-in button is now working. If you use it, you should see your old avi. Let me know if it doesn’t work.

    2. DawgDaddy

      I can’t log in, Discus has not let me in for quite a while, I was logging in using the Facebook option on Discus.

    1. Converted 1981

      Him or Sorrey? More than likely we do not get both. I believe CKS wants Sorrey more but we will see.

      2. 1mandawgpack

        We signed a total of 1 LB in last year’s class. We need to sign 5 to 6 this year and at the moment, only have 2 committed (and I think Chamblis will get bigger in our S&C program and ultimately move to SDE instead of that OLB/WDE hybrid that we play). We need both Monden and Sorey (particularly since Monden just tore his MCL and likely won’t be ready to play next season if his recovery is ‘typical’) and I’ve heard rumor that we’ve gained momentum with the recruitment of the LB from Alabama who is pretty highly rated

        1. Converted 1981

          I thought they came back and said he had a meniscus tear and not any ligaments. May be wrong but i thought that is what was said on one of the recruiting reviews last night.

      3. Blayne Gilmer

        Sorey everyday and twice on Sunday. Saw Mondon play in person. Not a 5-Star football player. 5-Star athlete but was adverse to contact it seemed

    1. WalkedthedawgWhisky

      Oops.. your earlier post did not show when I was on earlier… Does this platform have an edit function for prior posts?

      1. Greg Poole

        Yes, you can edit for up to 30 minutes after posting a comment. The edit button is in the pulldown that is accessed by clicking on the gear icon in the bottom right of any posted text box

    1. Converted 1981

      There were some on here who doubted Milton. We will see exactly how well this young man pans out but I expect great things from him.

  41. WalkedthedawgWhisky

    Tide lost Alfano.. now Sopsher.. Top shelf DL leaving Tuscaloosa? When did that ever happen before…Guess Saban is all in on Big12 football.

  42. Greg Poole

    Pruitt reportedly fired one of his newest assistants in the middle of the game because he was so disgusted with his team’s performance.

    According to Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio, the Volunteers fired assistant coach Jimmy Brumbaugh while the team was getting blown out by the Wildcats.

    College Football Assistant Coach Reportedly Fired During A Game

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        1. Converted 1981

          Is this the beginning of the next great VOL Meltdown. How far off before the Great Pumpkin comes riding in to the rescue and starts the process of pushing Pruitt out. Surprised things have gone this well so far.

    1. WalkedthedawgWhisky

      Father Garcia… “It is just not fair” talking about kids not able to play in other states…. LOL… Fair and Covid? Some people need to evaluate their priorities. or really move.. not hobo around Georgia looking for a bucket of beans.

  48. Greg Poole
    • We saw quite the showdown in the SEC on Saturday night. Georgia took a lead into halftime against Alabama, but the Crimson Tide offense was too much for the Bulldogs in the second half. In his weekly Monday Down South column, Matt Hinton breaks down the success of Alabama’s “plug-n-play” offense, Georgia QB Stetson Bennett IV’s struggles and key takeaways from all the other SEC games, too. In his weekly First and 10 column, Saturday Down South’s Matt Hayes wrote that as much fun as Bennett’s underdog story is, Saturday revealed Georgia can’t win a national title if he’s the starting quarterback.

    Saturday Football: Vols’ QB situation, B1G QB depth and Bo Nix’s struggles

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