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Btw Cincy, told ya UGA was massively good, Ole Miss was a fraud with no defense, and that I thought Mizzou was probably pretty good. 

Brock Bowers is some kind of super human mutant. How he’s come back that fast and is playing that well- dude has different genetics. Must’ve been created in a lab. 

His speed of return is not unprecedented of course.

What is Tightrope Surgery? - The Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Center (footankledc.com)
What is Tightrope Surgery? - The Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Center (footankledc.com)

After a syndesmotic injury is diagnosed, a decision on surgery is made with the patient. Sometimes, these injuries can be treated nonoperatively with an extended period of limited weight-bearing immobilization in a cast or a boot. Oftentimes, surgery is recommended for athletes in an effort to shorten the rehab and return to play timeline. Previously, this surgery involved using 2 metal screws to stabilize the fibula to the tibia. These screws are rigid and would have to be removed at a later date, thus requiring a second surgery. The tightrope allows the syndesmosis to be stabilized in a FLEXIBLE manner, keeping the natural motion between the tibia and fibula. Since the fixation is flexible, there is no need for a second surgery. Rehab may begin much faster and return to play may happen as soon as 4-6 weeks. This timeline was made famous by former Alabama QB Tua, who played in the national championship game just 28 days after surgery on his syndesmosis.

Btw Cincy, told ya UGA was massively good, Ole Miss was a fraud with no defense, and that I thought Mizzou was probably pretty good.

Brock Bowers is some kind of super human mutant. How he’s come back that fast and is playing that well- dude has different genetics. Must’ve been created in a lab.

It looks like UGA and everybody else again. OSU and UM look solid, but also each have some weaknesses. UGA looks like a different animal.

It looks like UGA and everybody else again. OSU and UM look solid, but also each have some weaknesses. UGA looks like a different animal.

I think the top 5-6 teams are all within a few points and a break here and there makes the difference.  Alabama also seems to be progressing.

UGA lacks the DL they've had in the past two seasons.

Jimbo severed.  That's a big check to go away.

they're really doing it. they're gonna hire Harbaugh. 

It looks like UGA and everybody else again. OSU and UM look solid, but also each have some weaknesses. UGA looks like a different animal.

don't agree with that. UGA is obviously really good and a top tier team in 2023, but they are not quite what they were the last 2-3 years. they just don't have that insane front 7 on defense like they did with all those mutants like Jordan Davis, Travon Walker, and Jalen Carter the past 2-3 years.

I think Beck is also a terrific young QB but he's yet to prove himself the way Stetson did in the biggest moments on the brightest stage. Don't know how a guy is going to respond until they are there and they do it. Stetson clearly didn't have the elite NFL size + raw arm talent that Beck has, but he was just a "gamer" and he also had the ability to escape pressure and make huge plays with his feet that Beck just doesn't have.

I think the top 5-6 teams are all within a few points and a break here and there makes the difference.  Alabama also seems to be progressing.

UGA lacks the DL they've had in the past two seasons.

I don't think there are 5-6, I think there are probably 3-4. Not really buying into Oregon or Washington, Pac12 hype is just hype. They don't play any defense whatsoever in that conference at all. Both those teams have huge ? marks on defense imo.

I was almost 100% sold on Texas, but man they are starting to scare me, not quite sure they are there. Obviously hugely improved from a season ago, but not quite there imo. BAMA has the defense but Milroe is still a huge question mark- never know what you'll get out of him throwing the ball. If Nick just lets him run it 30 times a game and throw it only 10 they might be there.

I think UGA, Michigan, Ohio State, and Florida State are probably the 4 teams right now that could go win the natty imo.

agree with the bolded part. only reason why UGA isn't a mortal lock right now to win it imo.