Bama - UGA

[Cincydawg]

The last two times they played in the Dome were heart braking losses for the Dawgs, who managed to lead in both.

I'm not sure these Dawgs will ever lead, maybe 7-0.  They are looking better since the LSU debacle, which was a debacle especially as Bama went there and shut them out.  Both took care of Tenn and Auburn, Bama more impressively I think.  Bama has been "held" under 30 twice this season, and both were games where the opponent failed to score.  That offense is impressive, and the defense is typical Bama, maybe a bit less impressive, so I think the Dawgs can score, but not enough.

Bama 41  UGA 31.

And if turnovers favor Bama, it could get ugly.

[bamajoe]

Cincy, I do not know why you continually down play your Georgia Bulldogs. They lost one game. That is quite common for a national champion. They came within one play of winning it last year and they have a better team this year. Personnel wise they are as good as Alabama and better than everybody else.

Fromm is as good as anybody on pin point passing. The running backs are the best duo in the land. The 340 pound oline mauls everybody and the defense is excellent.

Saturday's game is a toss up and the real NC game.

[Cincydawg]

They did not look good, to me, earlier in the year, even before LSU.  The OL was a mess, which was unexpected.  They still have a lot of guys injured, but a couple may be ready next Saturday.

They look better to me now, but not Bama better, just my impression.  

I just saw an interesting stat that Fromm has the second best QBR in the country over the past five games, behind Murray, and close to a 70% completion ratio.

[Drew4UTk]

I think Bama has the better team... I also think they've shown a few weaknesses after Auburn, of all teams... Swift or Holyfield can do anything Auburn's backfield or screen sets can do, and better. 

UGA can pull it off... Bama is in for their first fight of the season. 

The back of the rock said 31-28 Bama and had some depiction of a foot and clock?  My gut says 41-28 Bama. 

[ALA2262]

42-21 Bama!

[Gigem]

UGA 100-0.  

Hey, I can hope?  Anybody but Bama.  

[Cincydawg]

I just bought a ticket to the CG (Stub Hub).  It was 15% off cyber Monday so it went for it, #$328 including fees.

[Nashville4UGA]

Going to take UGA's best game in ALL phases Saturday to pull this one off. 
i think Alabama is just too good this year, hope I'm wrong.  I think the line on this one is probably pretty accurate. 

[Cincydawg]

UGA was on a par with Bama last year, maybe even better with Hurts at QB.

I think UGA is slightly worse and Bama is considerably better.

UGA misses Roquan Smith as much as anything.  I hope the OL gets healthy this week.

[Nashville4UGA]

UGA was on a par with Bama last year, maybe even better with Hurts at QB.

I think UGA is slightly worse and Bama is considerably better.

UGA misses Roquan Smith as much as anything.  I hope the OL gets healthy this week.

Yes, UGA misses Roquan something fierce. Arguably the best MLB to ever play at UGA, but at the beginning of the season the loss of John Atkins was felt even more.  What Atkins was able to do for the defense last year in clogging up the middle goes unsung, but he was tremendous at the point of attack last year and allowed our lb's make plays.  Jordan Davis has started to fill that void as a freshman and it's making a difference in stopping the run. Monty Rice has played well. (he's no Roquan), but him being out for this upcoming game with Bama could be big.  Alot of very young players in that linebacker room.

[Cincydawg]

I snagged one ticket to the game.  The security guy at our building works security at the dome also, so he was filling me in.

I'll be happy win or lose, well, elated if we win and OK if we lose.  The team has been looking better of late.  I saw Bama was the first team to beat every opponent by 20+ since Yale in 1899.

The '95 Huskers were dominating also.

[rolltidefan]

the 95 'skers were great. "only" a 14 point win vs wash st kept them from claiming this as well. btw, that wash st team was coached by mike price, the "it's rolling baby" mike price that 'coached' at bama for about 3 months.

[OrangeAfroMan]

After reading that, my first thought was, "imagine the strip clubs in Pullman, WA" lol

[Cincydawg]

So, Bama is putting up points on just about every opponent, LSU and MSU held them down somewhat.  Can UGA's defense do that?  It will take some breaks I think to hold them under 30, and I don't expect that.  Part of that will hinge on whether UGA can run clock and have long drives and get TDs, which also will be tough.  The UGA offense is "clicking" right now pretty well, especially if they can get some OL guys back from injury.  But UMass and Tech are not Bama, by any stretch.

I'd say the "money call" is that Bama scores in the 30s and UGA scores in the 20s, maybe low 20s.  But if so, a couple of breaks can change that and make it close.

Swift and Holyfield are a very good 1-2 punch if the line can open any holes.  The latter especially is good at YAC, he's a load to bring down, and in many ways they mirror Sony and Nick from last year.  Fromm is accurate if given time, but I think he'll see a lot of pressure and will need to be sharp on the checks and hot reads.