Jonathan Vilma on ESPN said that Oklahoma DBs do not have the heart to stop Georgia's running backs.
All the other talking heads raised their eyebrows at that statement, but he stood by it. We'll see.
Poll: Who wins the Georgia-Oklahoma game?
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All the other talking heads raised their eyebrows at that statement, but he stood by it. We'll see.
This is actually good game for Ok-Georgia because Clemson and Alabama will be checking what worked and what didn't work against them. Kirby has some history against Oklahoma and I think Defense can slow them down.
The playoffs should not be extended. Period. I don't care whose feelings are hurt.
I would like to see Georgia win, but I do not think they can stop the Sooners offense. Baker Mayfield sure gets rid of that ball quickly. Maybe if UGA players can keep him on his backside. However, I don't think they can get to him before he's already thrown the ball down the field for another TD.
This could be much worse than the 1st UGA game vs the Barn. I honestly don't think Bama can either. Please prove me wrong.
If I had to predict who would win the NC, Oklahoma would be my pick, if I had $$$$$$$$ on the game.
This could be much worse than the 1st UGA game vs the Barn. I honestly don't think Bama can either. Please prove me wrong.
If I had to predict who would win the NC, Oklahoma would be my pick, if I had $$$$$$$$ on the game.
I have dogged OK and the conference for not playing against quality defenses. This should answer that question and as much as I would love an all SEC final, I agree with many here that Mayfield will be a whole lot of hoss to keep in the barn.
The Heisman Trophy winner always seems to lay an egg in the bowl game after receiving the award. I'm hoping Mayfield carries on that tradition.
I think Georgia's offense controls the clock and keeps Mayfield on the sideline. The Dawgs win in a close one.
I think Georgia's offense controls the clock and keeps Mayfield on the sideline. The Dawgs win in a close one.
I think Georgia can beat them at least on defense. Georgia's defense is pretty fast and comparable to LSU's (which would be able to contain these types of teams). If they can do that, I think the Dawgs' offense can overrun them on the ground.
It depends on whether or not the Georgia offense can sustain drives and score TDs, keeping Mayfield and the OU offense off the field. I don’t have confidence in Kirby’s defense.
Im going with Georgia. Their defense willing be the difference maker. Georgia's offense willing score points on OK D.
If UGA can score 42 they will win...this will be a high-scoring game. Not sure UGA can hang with them with a freshman QB. OTOH, not totally sure UO can stop UGA's running attack. Should be a good one...
Over 100 yards and 2 touchdowns. Not bad.
Henry also had over 150 yards and 3 TDs in the game against Clemson.
I’d like to think UGA can pull it off, but I doubt it. I agree that Oklahoma hasn’t seen a D like Georgia’s all year, but the same can be true about Georgia’s defense and Oklahoma’s offense. Mayfield has veteran experience and he has weapons all over the field. If it’s a close game I’d be perfectly comfortable giving the ball to Mayfield to win it. Say what you will about his character and antics, but the dude can ball. I wouldn’t say the same thing about Fromm as a frosh.
Talent wise I figure they are fairly even, but Oklahoma is as hot as anyone in the country right now. They typically play to the level of their competition so I would expect them to come out firing on all cylinders. If they do I’m not sure if Georgia can keep up.
One caveat that might benefit UGA is Riley’s age. Who knows if he truly knows how to manage the month off and how to put together a championship level gameplan. Kirby has won enough with Saban that he should be very solid in that aspect.
I would pick OU 27-21. Lower scoring game with UGA failing to come back late.
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Talent wise I figure they are fairly even, but Oklahoma is as hot as anyone in the country right now. They typically play to the level of their competition so I would expect them to come out firing on all cylinders. If they do I’m not sure if Georgia can keep up.
One caveat that might benefit UGA is Riley’s age. Who knows if he truly knows how to manage the month off and how to put together a championship level gameplan. Kirby has won enough with Saban that he should be very solid in that aspect.
I would pick OU 27-21. Lower scoring game with UGA failing to come back late.
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I agree - the Sooners are going to score their points. GA needs to score more. 35 should be enough, but it will probably take 35 points to win. Against the Sooners defense, GA may run for 300 yards. I really like GA's chances in this game. It is a good match-up for them and Smart's defense handles the spread very well.
Also, prepping for Auburn twice means that they know exactly what they need to do in this game.
I think UGA wins this one. I only saw Oklahoma play once this season - against Oklahoma St. Seems as if those Big 12 teams only have a defensive unit just to take the field for a couple of minutes while the offensive players catch their breath. I think us old timers at the VFW could hang about 50 on 'em.
Went and checked the drives allowed in the games vs the teams you mentioned. Ga vs Florida 12 drives, vs Tennessee 14 drives, vs Ga tech 9 drives. Just wanted to see if Ga was allowing less drives in those games as Ga scored a lot of points in those games. Figured they may have ran more or kept the ball away from the opposing team but they didn't. Their average was the same. With the other teams having just about the equal number of drives in both halves. To win Ga will need to limit the number of drives okie have during the game. Need to research this from the offensive side as well. How many teams did Ga face that are close to okie in offensive efficiency/scoring. Will try and get back with that info shortly.
I voted Oklahoma, simply because I can see Mayfield tearing it up against Georgia. But, after reading some of the comments, I am hopeful that Georgia can run enough on them to win the game. I sure hope that you guys are right, and I am wrong, and Georgia wins. I think that we match up with Georgia better than Oklahoma. Assuming that we get past Auburn on the lake.
I think same can be said about UGA defense not seeing an offense this fast before (Aub not withstanding) that can throw the ball with deadly accuracy. Should be a fun matchup to watch. Truthfully, Oklahoma is the one team in the final 4 that I would not want to have to game plan against.
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