My Take
Special Teams has been more of a factor in 2006 than any season I can remember. This past weekend was no different. Arguably the 2 best kickers in the country both missed crucial kicks in a one point game. Georgia Southern lost its game because of its place kicker. Alabama, who won a number of games last year because of clutch kicks, experienced a devestating loss due to what seemed to be like 10 missed kicks. Clemson's special teams has been phenomnally bad. They should be undefeated and would have cruised past FSU if they would have just had below average special teams instead of horrific ones. So much of college games, especially close contests, are decided in the 3rd phase of the game. Kickers are continuously looked at as the barometer for good or bad special teams. However, kick and punt coverage as well as kick and punt returning are key variables in games that are low scoring and defensive minded such as those in the SEC. Keep an eye on special teams for the rest of the year and how many close games are decided by not only missed kicks but by the punters and coverage teams as well. Georgia sure has a fine duo and will defiantly be key when they play better opponents.
*This week we will truly see how bad BC is when Camden visits Garden City.
*Georgia Southern fans are not going to be happy all year. The defense is not playing up to expectations and the offense just doesn't have the personel needed for the new system. Van Gorder is the right man for the job but its going to take at least another year with all the changes he made. The playoffs are defiantly out of the question and a .500 record is very possible.
*Once again Georgia Tech has a chance to make a statement in a meaningful game. Everyone on the Flats will point out the win down in Miami last year but Tech wasn't playing with anything on the line. If the Jackets can win in Blacksburg then someone might take them serious for the first time in a long time and could make a run for Jacksonville. If not, I guess playing on Blue Turf isn't all that bad.
*Notre Dame is not very good. Without Charlie Weis the Irish are probaly 1-3. The defense is just sad. Brady Quinn looks like Joe Montana at times but like A.J. Suggs at others. All the hype Notre Dame got before the year was the media doing their thing again. Their games are fun to watch with all the points though. Just don't bet on them!
* Two winless teams face eachother in Augusta Friday. Can't think of a better way to spend a Friday night.
*Clemson, how could you lose to Boston College. I know you couldn't cover a kick and Larry Kelly was the O-coordinator in Overtime, but still. Clemson will regret that loss for a long time. It might keep them out of the ACC championship and maybe even the National Chapionship picture.
* Why couldn't you do it with the big boys Natureboy? You bitch.
*Congratulations to Mississippi St. for their win over UAB. Georgia's wins keep looking less and less impressive.
* Kentucky and Vanderbilt are leaps and bounds ahead of the Mississippi schools. Eventhough I believe LSU and Auburn are the 2 best teams in the league, the SEC east is more superior top to botttom than the west.
* Louisville is the real deal. That win at Kansas State is a lot more impressive than it looked.
*Broad Street Bar and Grill is the best drinking spot in Athens. Georgia stuff everywhere and quality music. If your lucky you can cap off your Georgia Football weekend with a live performance by P. Holland. E'Casanova aint got nothin.
*Fall practice for baseball started this past weekend. Might be a rebuiling year but I love College baseball. These guys are normal acting and normal looking and thats hard to find with athletes these days. If you get a chance, stop by and check out a scrimmage. It's Wyatt's last year.-- With the 7:45 game against the Vols I hope everyone can pitch in a little extra to the tailgate.
Go Dawgs, BC, and 171 days.
*This week we will truly see how bad BC is when Camden visits Garden City.
*Georgia Southern fans are not going to be happy all year. The defense is not playing up to expectations and the offense just doesn't have the personel needed for the new system. Van Gorder is the right man for the job but its going to take at least another year with all the changes he made. The playoffs are defiantly out of the question and a .500 record is very possible.
*Once again Georgia Tech has a chance to make a statement in a meaningful game. Everyone on the Flats will point out the win down in Miami last year but Tech wasn't playing with anything on the line. If the Jackets can win in Blacksburg then someone might take them serious for the first time in a long time and could make a run for Jacksonville. If not, I guess playing on Blue Turf isn't all that bad.
*Notre Dame is not very good. Without Charlie Weis the Irish are probaly 1-3. The defense is just sad. Brady Quinn looks like Joe Montana at times but like A.J. Suggs at others. All the hype Notre Dame got before the year was the media doing their thing again. Their games are fun to watch with all the points though. Just don't bet on them!
* Two winless teams face eachother in Augusta Friday. Can't think of a better way to spend a Friday night.
*Clemson, how could you lose to Boston College. I know you couldn't cover a kick and Larry Kelly was the O-coordinator in Overtime, but still. Clemson will regret that loss for a long time. It might keep them out of the ACC championship and maybe even the National Chapionship picture.
* Why couldn't you do it with the big boys Natureboy? You bitch.
*Congratulations to Mississippi St. for their win over UAB. Georgia's wins keep looking less and less impressive.
* Kentucky and Vanderbilt are leaps and bounds ahead of the Mississippi schools. Eventhough I believe LSU and Auburn are the 2 best teams in the league, the SEC east is more superior top to botttom than the west.
* Louisville is the real deal. That win at Kansas State is a lot more impressive than it looked.
*Broad Street Bar and Grill is the best drinking spot in Athens. Georgia stuff everywhere and quality music. If your lucky you can cap off your Georgia Football weekend with a live performance by P. Holland. E'Casanova aint got nothin.
*Fall practice for baseball started this past weekend. Might be a rebuiling year but I love College baseball. These guys are normal acting and normal looking and thats hard to find with athletes these days. If you get a chance, stop by and check out a scrimmage. It's Wyatt's last year.-- With the 7:45 game against the Vols I hope everyone can pitch in a little extra to the tailgate.
Go Dawgs, BC, and 171 days.
posted by JJBA | 7:45 PM
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