by Rex Robinson
Peach State Pigskin
We as Georgia football fans are on alert for a break-out of clean old-fashioned hate here in the Peach State, but that won’t hit critical mass until next week. For now, there are other games to focus on and other targets for our disdain.
Georgia has to focus on a Kentucky team very capable of derailing a Dawg Train that just got back on the track. After playing perhaps their most complete game of the year versus Auburn, Mark Richt and crew needs to stay focused or run the risk of another wreck. They have had several this year.
A.J. Green will be missing from a Georgia line-up that all of a sudden got really young, but in my opinion better. Washaun Ealey, Branden Smith, Rantavious Wooten and Baccari Rambo are true freshman making an impact. Rambo is out with a concussion suffered last week in a potentially game saving effort. Sophomores Caleb King and Israel Troupe should continue to shine, with Troupe attempting to soften the blow of losing A.J.the Awesome.
Georgia Tech is taking advantage of an open date, as if they really needed it. The Jackets clinched the ACC Atlantic Division Championship and a berth in the championship game in Tampa December, 5th. As far as I know, this open date is the only thing that has slowed Tech’s offense in recent memory. Maybe it will slow that momentum sufficiently to impact next week’s game as well. Hey, a guy can dream can’t he?
Georgia Southern took it on the chin again against Furman. The Eagles are now standing at 4-6 and are hoping to finish on a positive note when the tee it up with the Citadel Bulldogs who are also 4-6, 2-5 in the SoCon. I’m a little concerned as the Bulldogs only conference wins came against Furman and Samford who both had recent wins over GSU. I really hope that whole “any given Saturday” thing kicks in for the Eagles.
Georgia State’s Coach Bill Curry shared this on Twitter on Tuesday…”Pleased with recruiting weekend results.Families bonded with coaches-current players did a great job hosting recruits.We have momentum”! Georgia State also announced this week that season tickets are now on sale for the 2010 inaugural campaign.
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