So it's safe to say, UGA really didn't 'wow' anybody with any of their wins last year..
Now, take out UGA's best WR, no depth at RB, no depth at OL and a D that had major issues last year- I don't care how much talent you have, and this speaks really to coaching, or lack theirof- but I'm not sure how anyone can take UGA in this game and feel confident outside of stating- yea, UGA has more talent, that's why they will win..
I'll address your post seriatim.
Thanks for your input SNF.
I addressed your second paragraph in my second post.
I don't think Boise is a top 10 team. I have been very consistent in saying that. In fact I have said until they play a legitmate DI schedule, they should be barred from appearing in the top 10. To do otherwise completely negates strength of schedule as a factor, and makes a makes a mockery of college football.
I addessed your 4th paragraph in my second post.
I agree that Georgia didn't wow anyone last season. That has virtually nothing to do with this season however.
I agree that Georgia has depth issues at RB and OL, but I don't think those depth issues will hurt them much in the first game of the season. Lack of depth usually becomes more of a factor as the season wears on. Georgia has more depth at WR than Boise does. Football games are usually won by the more talented team, and unless Georgia has a Virginia Tech-type meltdown, they should win this game comfortably. I am very confident in my belief that whatever advantages Boise's may have in this matchup, it won't be nearly enough to overcome their talent deficiency.
You may want to re-read the first sentence of my write-up. Apparently you didn't catch it the first time.
Boise has never shown any capability to hang with a SEC team, or generate any offense against a SEC defens. There is a reason for that, and it called talent disparity. Nothing will change in this game. Boise will lose, and you will lose your money . . . plain and simple.
Since the spring of 2010 the Bulldogs have gained over 500 pounds in their starting lineup. Combine this with the fact that many players on the team are saying that they are all getting leaner, and the Bulldogs may look like a different team in 2011.
Some players have gained as much as 28 pounds in one calendar year. In all, 11 players have gained more than 20 pounds of muscle weight and 23 total players have gained more than 10 pounds of muscle.
Some players, like Alec Ogletree, gained weight to fill the middle linebacker position. Ogletree gained 26 pounds since the spring of 2010 to get to 236 pounds. Shawn Williams gained 25 pounds to fill a safety spot, and Richard Samuel gained 21 to play linebacker but he will now carry his 240 pounds over to the running back position.
Four of UGA's starting offensive lineman are over 315 pounds, and three of
them are more than 325 pounds. UGA's average starting nose tackle went from 317
pounds in 2010 to over 340 pounds in 2011.
The Bulldogs will also have a
very intimidating set of defensive ends in DeAngelo Tyson and Abry Jones, as
both players are nearing 310 pounds and have exceptional athletic ability.
Kwame Geathers has been mentioned as having a goal weight of more than 360 pounds but I would think that may come with a loss of speed. Incoming transfer John Jenkins currently weighs 345 pounds and was recently clocked running a 40-yard dash in under five seconds.
The Bulldogs also have two players with tight end experience that now weigh over 270 pounds in Arthur Lynch and Bruce Figgins. Marlon Brown has bulked up to 222 pounds since last spring and Michael Bennett has gained 22 pounds and he is now up to 208. Orson Charles, Tavares King, and Rontavious Wooten have both gained over ten pounds adding bulk to an already bulky receiving corps.
Even the kickers have joined in and combined they have gained 18 pounds. Drew Butler is now a sturdy 215 pounds.
A freshman of note, Zach DeBell gained 25 pounds since his recruitment and is now up to a very healthy 290 pounds. He has maintained his speed and strength while gaining all the weight.
Only a few player lost weight and the ones that did so, did so intentionally. Carlton Thomas who was already light on his feet has dropped 17 pounds since last spring, bringing his total weight down to 163 pounds. Watts Dantzler has also made huge strides by getting in much better shape and by losing 15 pounds and gaining muscle, look for Dantzler to see the field this year if he continues to progress.
I do not expect the extra weight to help the Bulldogs too much, but I do expect it to hinder other teams as the Bulldogs will be much harder to block or pancake with all of that added weight.
Article from BR.
This is the type of critical analysis that adds to a debate.
Established in 1995,
.... 8-4 at best ??? 
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