A great opponent for Georgia to open up with. A new Quarterback, a couple of key guys banged up and 4 O-lineman with not a lot of experience. Western Kentucky is a top notch Division 1-AA program that just happens to be in a rebuliding year. They won't be in awe by playing in Sanford Stadium because they play these types of games almost every year.
Georgia will most likely start sloppy and could get you worrying after a couple of possesions with no points on the board. But Georgia will find its groove by at least the middle of the second quarter. The Hilltopper defense is going to be weak with a lot of newcomers and not a lot of talent. Expect Georgia to expose the smaller D-line and run the ball with a lot of success. Brown and Lumpkin could both have 100+ yard days. However, more important than seeing what we know is going to happen, is seeing what we dont know. If our O-line can't block these guys who can they block. More so than the performance of Joe-T and the other quarterbacks, I will be looking at the pass protection and how much time our QBs have to throw.
The Hilltoppers are lead by their quarterback and tailback on offense. Both of these players are very experienced and have had prolific carreers. The problem is the other 9 guys are less than steller. An average sized O-line for 1-AA will mean lots of pressure on the QB and our front 7 will completely take their running game away. What to look for when Georgia's defense is on the field is the play of Kade Weston who is getting his first start and the abilities of our young defensive backs when they get in the game. Asher Allen and Prince Miller could defiantly push for playing time.
Most important is that we get a win and don't suffer any major injuries. Make sure the right personel is on the field at all times, especially on special teams, and get some much needed confidence for our offense. Not the most exciting opener but one that couldn't have come on a better year. Closer at Halftime than people will hope but the Dawgs pull away in the third.
GEORGIA 30 - Western Kentucky 10
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