GEORGIA FOOTBALL NEWS – 10/16/08
October 16th, 2008 ║ Posted By: Jarred Amato ║ Permalink ║ Tags: Georgia
Georgia coach Mark Richt may disagree, but The AJC’s Terrence Moore is convinced that last year’s celebration against Florida is the root of the Bulldogs’ current discipline problems.
The AJC’s Chip Towers writes that there is no logic behind college football polls.
Five reasons, from Georgia’s perspective, why Vanderbilt is off to a strong start.
Middle linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (sprained knee) will not be available against Vanderbilt. Darryl Gamble will start in his place for the second straight week.
Kiante Tripp is moving back to the offensive line after a brief stint at tight end. He’ll back up Justin Anderson at right tackle.
Georgia is going to continue treating home games like road games from now on. Richt wants his players to remain focused prior to kickoff.
Knowshon Moreno has been slowed down by SEC defenses, averaging just 71.3 rushing yards per game against Tennessee, Alabama and South Carolina.
Blake Southerland has a dilemma this weekend. Root for his brother, Brannan, the starting fullback for the hometown Bulldogs, or Vanderbilt, the team he’s verbally committed to playing for next season?
Once teammates at North Augusta (S.C.) High School, Georgia safety CJ Byrd and Vanderbilt wide receiver Justin Wheeler will be going head-to-head this Saturday. Don’t expect too much trash talk from either of them, however.
