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Tomorrow is a new day for the Georgia Bulldogs.
And as cliché as that may sound, that’s probably the best news for Mark Richt's team following its 38-35 road loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday.
Here’s what Georgia’s road to Atlanta for the conference title looks like.
The problems Georgia had against the Gamecocks were mostly symptomatic of long-standing shortcomings. Which phase of the game concerns you the most as a Georgia fan?
Offense Defense Special Teams Submit Vote vote to see results
On the positive side, no new chinks in Georgia’s armor were exposed. Georgia missed a couple of big-play threats in its passing game and struggled to convert third downs. The secondary struggled mightily, but that was expected under first-year defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt. It's reasonable for Georgia fans to anticipate the unit improving as the season progresses. Special teams play—much to the chagrin of Bulldogs fans—has long been a problem for Georgia. Even against South Carolina, the Dawgs found success both through the air and on the ground.
It takes time to teach young players. Special teams mistakes remain a mystery. Over the summer, coaching duties were divvied up between linebackers coach Mike Ekeler and tight ends coach John Lilly. On Saturday, special teams cost Georgia the game. The season is young. The coaching is there. Tactical Attack
South Carolina has a conference loss on its resume as well, and the Gamecocks have the more difficult remaining schedule thanks to road games against Florida and Auburn.
And as cliché as that may sound, that’s probably the best news for Mark Richt's team following its 38-35 road loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday.
Here’s what Georgia’s road to Atlanta for the conference title looks like.
The problems Georgia had against the Gamecocks were mostly symptomatic of long-standing shortcomings. Which phase of the game concerns you the most as a Georgia fan?
Offense Defense Special Teams Submit Vote vote to see results
On the positive side, no new chinks in Georgia’s armor were exposed. Georgia missed a couple of big-play threats in its passing game and struggled to convert third downs. The secondary struggled mightily, but that was expected under first-year defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt. It's reasonable for Georgia fans to anticipate the unit improving as the season progresses. Special teams play—much to the chagrin of Bulldogs fans—has long been a problem for Georgia. Even against South Carolina, the Dawgs found success both through the air and on the ground.
It takes time to teach young players. Special teams mistakes remain a mystery. Over the summer, coaching duties were divvied up between linebackers coach Mike Ekeler and tight ends coach John Lilly. On Saturday, special teams cost Georgia the game. The season is young. The coaching is there. Tactical Attack
South Carolina has a conference loss on its resume as well, and the Gamecocks have the more difficult remaining schedule thanks to road games against Florida and Auburn.