McDawg
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Pretty good read. Seems fair and balanced. I read this site a lot and they are usually even keeled. The replies are very "Nebraska-esque"
http://bulldawgillus...r-bowl-preview/
With the 2013 regular season in the books, the Dawgs may consider themselves lucky to have finished with what could be considered a respectable 8-4 record. This team has suffered more major injuries to key players than any team in recent memory, but the Gator Bowl still came calling, and Georgia fans will fortunately get the chance to watch their beloved team play in a New Year’s Day bowl game. The bowl appearance will mark the 17th consecutive for the program; the longest active streak in the SEC. The opponent lined up is no stranger, as Nebraska will play opposite the boys donning Red and Black for the second consecutive season, last year resulting in a win for the Dawgs over at the Capital One Bowl. And with this year’s game being played in Jacksonville, many have dreams and ideas of spending their holidays with their loved ones and fellow Dawg fans in a fashion very similar to the annual Georgia-Florida game, taking over the south Georgia islands in what should be a great getaway!
Know the opponent:
This Nebraska team (also 8-4) will be very similar to the one the Dawgs saw last New Year’s Day, only minus their dual threat quarterback Taylor Martinez, who was lost earlier this season to a foot injury. This will make the Cornhuskers rely heavily on their run game, which they have been doing all season. The rushing attacking will be lead by junior Ameer Abdullah, who has carried the ball 254 times for 1,568 yards this season, leading the Big Ten by over 100 yards. Filling in for the fallen Martinez at quarterback will be senior Ron Kellogg III, who has played every game this season, but has only seen his load pick up late in the season. On defense, the Cornhuskers are stubborn, only giving up 20 points per game, and have held several teams below their average this season.
The Offense:
With Aaron Murray out with a torn ACL, junior quarterback Hutson Mason looked very solid once he settled down in his only start against Georgia Tech a few weeks back. The bowl practice and game should be very valuable experience for what is assumed to be Mason’s starting job going into next season. Mike Bobo should open the playbook a little and allow him to gain as much game action experience as possible to wrap up the season. Also during the win over the Yellow Jackets, running back Todd Gurley proved that he is fully healthy again, taking over the overtime sessions and showing how good he can be, especially when counted on. Gurley should get his fair share of action in Jacksonville, and will likely head into the 2014 season as a legitimate Heisman watch list candidate.
The Defense:
The defense will be tested big time on their ability to stop the run, which has been their only strength of the 2013 season. Without a quarterback who can run, Nebraska will lean heavily on their running back star in Abdullah, and test the UGA linebackers al day long. With a backup quarterback taking all the snaps, the UGA secondary should not have to worry about getting picked on all day, but instead can perhaps cheat and help out with the task of containing the run game. Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham would love nothing more than to hold Nebraska to very little offensive success before he enters the offseason having to pitch to the fanbase that his unit will improve some going into next season.
How the Dawgs will win:
The theme of this answer lately has been Todd Gurley. And that will not change on New Year’s Day, as Gurley is playing perhaps the strongest he has since he arrived in Athens. With Hutson Mason still settling in at QB, the game plan should rely heavily on the run, hopefully opening up some receivers as the game progresses. But as long as Gurley is healthy and wearing pads, he will be the reason the Dawgs will not only find success, but also look good doing it. Safe travels to all those in Dawg Nation fortunate enough to make the trip, and just keep in mind while many are complaining about the matchup, that we could be Florida or Tennessee, and not be playing in a bowl at all.
3 minutes ago
"Gurley left, Gurley right, Gurley middle, Mason to Bennett, Mason to Conley, Douglas left, Douglas right, Mason to Wooten, Mason to Lynch, rinse repeat...that is the offense....
The defense? Huskers 3rd and 9...first down Huskers....Huskers 3rd and 7...first down Huskers....rinse repeat. But since we kind of sort of have a run defense AND maybe Nebraska really does only have a run game, then CTG can put together a stop every now and then....God knows "Laktose Pass Intolerant" can't. "Edit (in 2 minutes)
http://bulldawgillus...r-bowl-preview/
With the 2013 regular season in the books, the Dawgs may consider themselves lucky to have finished with what could be considered a respectable 8-4 record. This team has suffered more major injuries to key players than any team in recent memory, but the Gator Bowl still came calling, and Georgia fans will fortunately get the chance to watch their beloved team play in a New Year’s Day bowl game. The bowl appearance will mark the 17th consecutive for the program; the longest active streak in the SEC. The opponent lined up is no stranger, as Nebraska will play opposite the boys donning Red and Black for the second consecutive season, last year resulting in a win for the Dawgs over at the Capital One Bowl. And with this year’s game being played in Jacksonville, many have dreams and ideas of spending their holidays with their loved ones and fellow Dawg fans in a fashion very similar to the annual Georgia-Florida game, taking over the south Georgia islands in what should be a great getaway!
Know the opponent:
This Nebraska team (also 8-4) will be very similar to the one the Dawgs saw last New Year’s Day, only minus their dual threat quarterback Taylor Martinez, who was lost earlier this season to a foot injury. This will make the Cornhuskers rely heavily on their run game, which they have been doing all season. The rushing attacking will be lead by junior Ameer Abdullah, who has carried the ball 254 times for 1,568 yards this season, leading the Big Ten by over 100 yards. Filling in for the fallen Martinez at quarterback will be senior Ron Kellogg III, who has played every game this season, but has only seen his load pick up late in the season. On defense, the Cornhuskers are stubborn, only giving up 20 points per game, and have held several teams below their average this season.
The Offense:
With Aaron Murray out with a torn ACL, junior quarterback Hutson Mason looked very solid once he settled down in his only start against Georgia Tech a few weeks back. The bowl practice and game should be very valuable experience for what is assumed to be Mason’s starting job going into next season. Mike Bobo should open the playbook a little and allow him to gain as much game action experience as possible to wrap up the season. Also during the win over the Yellow Jackets, running back Todd Gurley proved that he is fully healthy again, taking over the overtime sessions and showing how good he can be, especially when counted on. Gurley should get his fair share of action in Jacksonville, and will likely head into the 2014 season as a legitimate Heisman watch list candidate.
The Defense:
The defense will be tested big time on their ability to stop the run, which has been their only strength of the 2013 season. Without a quarterback who can run, Nebraska will lean heavily on their running back star in Abdullah, and test the UGA linebackers al day long. With a backup quarterback taking all the snaps, the UGA secondary should not have to worry about getting picked on all day, but instead can perhaps cheat and help out with the task of containing the run game. Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham would love nothing more than to hold Nebraska to very little offensive success before he enters the offseason having to pitch to the fanbase that his unit will improve some going into next season.
How the Dawgs will win:
The theme of this answer lately has been Todd Gurley. And that will not change on New Year’s Day, as Gurley is playing perhaps the strongest he has since he arrived in Athens. With Hutson Mason still settling in at QB, the game plan should rely heavily on the run, hopefully opening up some receivers as the game progresses. But as long as Gurley is healthy and wearing pads, he will be the reason the Dawgs will not only find success, but also look good doing it. Safe travels to all those in Dawg Nation fortunate enough to make the trip, and just keep in mind while many are complaining about the matchup, that we could be Florida or Tennessee, and not be playing in a bowl at all.
3 minutes ago
"Gurley left, Gurley right, Gurley middle, Mason to Bennett, Mason to Conley, Douglas left, Douglas right, Mason to Wooten, Mason to Lynch, rinse repeat...that is the offense....
The defense? Huskers 3rd and 9...first down Huskers....Huskers 3rd and 7...first down Huskers....rinse repeat. But since we kind of sort of have a run defense AND maybe Nebraska really does only have a run game, then CTG can put together a stop every now and then....God knows "Laktose Pass Intolerant" can't. "Edit (in 2 minutes)
