Georgia recruited a so-called “Dream Team” earlier in the year composed of some of the nation’s top high school recruits. Bulldog fans rejoiced. However, a promising winter morphed into a troubling summer as the Bulldogs permanently lost its top two tailbacks (Ealey and King) and lost a returning contributor (Thomas) to a suspension.
In response, Coach Richt re-commissioned Richard Samuel to the running back position. Samuel is listed number one on the depth chart, although he hasn’t played the position in a year and was suppose to be a linebacker this season. Georgia recruited Isaiah Crowell, a high profile prospect, but my UGA insider – Spawn of J – reports that he may have read too many of his own press clippings for his own good, but Spawn of J did report that the team has had a “Come to Jesus” meeting with him and he seemed responsive.
The Coaches Poll ranked UGA #22 in its pre-season poll. Generally, I would be disappointed with such a low ranking, but considering last year’s team was 6-6 at one point, with loses to Colorado and Mississippi State (no disrespect) and an embarrassing bowl loss to Central Florida (no disrespect), I guess I’ll settle for a #22 ranking. The Dawgs game against Central Florida was one of the most boring games I’ve ever watched.
This post started with me mentioning the recruiting “Dream Team”. I hope the recruits mesh while with the existing players because UGA really needs a Redeem Team. The red and black attack have it hard times, and we need a group of men who are truly passionate about the “G” and willing to bring glory back to old Georgia.
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