#19 Georgia 21, #5 Boise State 35

Unfortunately, the Bulldogs did not start their road to redemption last night.  As much as it pains me to say, in five years, the roles of Boise State and Georgia have reversed.  The Broncos established cause for why they deserve a shot at the national title, while the Bulldogs continued their trend of going belly-up against tough opponents.  I truly believe that last night’s embarrassing loss is not an indicator of how the Red & Black Attack will do this season, but it hurts all the same.  UGA has lost its way.

I doubted Boise State.  I was at the 2005 game when the Dawgs destroyed the Broncos in the Classic City.  Although the Blue Ponies had won many games and beaten some high profile teams, I felt that the deck was stacked against them – playing at the “Georgia” Dome in the middle of SEC country, a stadium filled with rabid UGA fans, playing a UGA team and coach disparate for a high profile win.  Georgia was the underdog and Boise State had all the pressure.  Unfortunately, I called it wrong.  The Broncos are the better team.  They dominated both sides of the ball.  Kellen Moore is as good (or better) than advertised.  I hope Boise State gets their shot this year.

I normally like alternate uniforms, but Nike’s Pro Combat uniform was hideous - too much red.  The helmet looked okay, but it would have been better had it been one color - silver, red, or black.  I am glad this was a one game experiment.  The one thing I really liked were the gloves.  The united gloves forming a "G" - amazing.  I will definitely look for those at the Nike Outlet store.

The best part about the Broncos' uniform was the helmet.  The over-sized horse on one side looked good, and since it was before Labor Day, the all-white was not a fashion no-no.       

Here are the five things I learned last night about my beloved Bulldogs:

1. Once Issiah Crowell learns how to pass block, he is going to be a great back.  He has great speed and powered through contact.  He carried the ball 12 times and averaged 3.0 yards per carry, and finished with 60 yards.  Unfortunately, Richard Samuel showed why he was moved to linebacker.  The Bulldogs need a #2 back immediately.
2. Georgia has not found replacements for A.J. Green and Kris Durham.  Wide receivers Tavarres King, Marlon Brown, and Rantavious Wooten were non-factors, plus they had too many drops and too many blotched routes.  On a positive note, true freshman Malcolm Mitchell looks like he wants to fill the void, as he finished with 3 catches for 64 yards and 1 touchdown.
3. Orson Charles and Brandon Boykin are the truth.  The Bulldogs' success is tied to their success.  I liked Coach Richt's use of Boykin on offense.  Give the ball to a true athlete, and he will make something happen.
4. At least for one game, Georgia's coaching staff reverted to the hated halfback draw play.  It did not work several years ago, it likely will not work now.  Georgia's offensive line continues to look bad.  It may be time for Rodney Garner to go. 
5. Georgia's defense is a work in progress and still cannot play a full game.  Todd Grantham, it is time to make it happen.