Hawaii at Georgia (01/01/2008)

Quote Originally Posted by CMJohnson1:

Wow...this easily has to take the cake as the most violent thread in NCAA Bowl Game history!!  The old-fashioned big-school mentality vs. the new-school little guy takes down Goliath mentality!!  I love it!!  If I have learned one thing this CFB season (and it might just be one thing i've learned) is that there is very little difference between the powerhouses and the little guys.  Hawaii has been taking crap all season for their weak schedule, and think it's the biggest load of B.S. ever.  Teams don't want to play Hawaii for a couple of reasons.... 1. They might lose  and 2.  They don't want to either travel there and take the expenses or pay for Hawaii to stay in their home towns.  Remember...these are just college kids, it's not like they can just take a week off to go down there and get all nice and rested.  The Warriors played the schedule they were given, and beat every team on it.  Should it be held against them that they are 6+ hours away from the closest NCAA team?  NO!!! 

 

Colt Brennan is a stud, he makes good decisions, throws a great pass, and the receivers are amongst the quickest in the country.  Georgia is a damn good football team that may have deserved to play for the national championship.  In an indoor, climate controlled stadium, I like the Warriors here in a shootout.  You can't teach speed, and you have a hard time trying to stop it.  Georgia has the better team, but I just feel as though Hawaii is more motivated in this one.  Take Hawaii +8.5 and OVER

 

 

Hawaii 38

Georgia 35

Good post. If you are right about the motivation factor, you could be right.  I have no doubt Hawaii will  be motivated to the max.  Biggest game in school history, and wanting to be recognized (and rightly so), for an undefeated season.  I agree about the schedule not being their fault, but it is a factor anyone would be foolish to not consider.

I spoke to someone today who gave some insight into UGA's mindsight.  (He is in Nawlins and is friends with one of the players'dad.) They said the team was very focused and determined to use this game as a launch for next season when they feel they can start in the upper part off the Top 5.  Probably right, especially with Florida struggling today. He also said the coaches have reminded them of what happened when they took WVU for granted in the Sugar Bowl two years ago.  This is all to say I feel both teams will be highly motivated, and that factor may be a wash.  Sometimes being too jacked up can lead to turnovers/penalties early in the game.....we will have to see.

I am staying with my 10 unit play on Georgia -8, and adding a 3 unit play on the over.  BTW, this factors in the acclaim you give Colt Brennan and those receivers.  The short,quick throws are the way to go against UGA.  I accept they will have success, but just cannot see how Hawaii can stop the Dawgs' offense.  Don't forget in addition to the running game, Stafford was the #1 HS QB two years ago and is capable of lighting it up as well.  The offense is too balanced for him to put up big stats, but he can throw passes few others can.  Big arm and is projected a first round draft pick in 1-2 years. 

That was exactly my point above.  Give Hawaii their points, they are going to score, maybe not to their average, but near thirty or so.  It is the UGA offense against the Hawaii defense that will decide the game in Georgia's favor.  Very balanced, deep at all positions, and a much bigger, more athletic front.  Watch the Georgia fullback tonight, he is a monster blocker, good receiver, and tough in short yardage.  It is the number of weapons that will have UGA scoring 42+ and covering the spread.