How do we weigh our earliest battles. Oregon & Pitt

[DD4ME]

UT got pushed against a team that has since fallen off.

UGA boat raced a starstruck Oregon that looks really good now.

UGA fans swear it is the win of the season.

UT fans seem to dismiss ours as early cobwebs. I say it was a wise defensive coach that presented the best blue print to beat us. Before we gelled.


My thoughts:
We have grown three lifetimes since then and UGA is still reflecting on prior feats.

Vols by fiddy

 

[DaddyChad]

I think the huge, huge thing is the emergence of this Oline. One of the better ones we’ve had in a great long while.

 

[Gandalf]

I think we have grown a lot since then, both on offense and especially defense.

 

[camp_steveo]

UT is definitely battle hardened, while UGA may be somewhat complacent.

 

[CBR07]

Everyone scores on Oregon. Look it up

 

[Other_Guy]

Georgia gets up for the big games. They got up for Oregon, their SEC opener, for the most part their hated rivals UF and Aub, they will show up for Tenn.

 

[DD4ME]

Georgia gets up for the big games. They got up for Oregon, their SEC opener, for the most part their hated rivals UF and Aub, they will show up for Tenn.

I for sure believe this. I think too much had been made about our trouncing of them. I see a battle maybe stiffer than Bama.

 

[ftsandersvol]

How do we weigh the two openers.

With a scale?

 

[VolsFan-TX]

UT got pushed against a team that has since fallen off….

I assume you are talking about Pitt as our actual season opener was Ball St (59-10).

 

[DD4ME]

Everyone scores on Oregon. Look it up

If you have not watched that game you should. They made Oregon look like an FCS school. That is not UGA hype I just think early in the season talent is so dominant, and they have a ton compared to Pac teams. UGA for sure feels so 2000 and late and we feel so 2008. To steal a throwback line.

 

[CBR07]

Nothing else through this season matters as far as how Tennessee played certain teams. What matters is how they are playing now. They are better now, much better defensively imo.

 

[VOLtaism]

This offense takes a while to get in sync. Getting it to the top speed takes a few games. You can imagine, not only can the QB change the play based on the defense the receivers can change the route based on the coverage. Its hitting on all cylinders now. The defense was a work in progress. They played half the Dlinemen in that Pitt game compared with the UK game. The defense will be fresh in the 4th tomorrow. I have seen progress each week with UT where UGA has costed several games.

 

[DD4ME]

I assume you are talking about Pitt as our actual season opener was Ball St (59-10).

Yes fair. I was.

 

[CBR07]

If you have not watched that game you should. They made Oregon look like an FCS school. That is not UGA hype I just think early in the season talent is so dominant, and they have a ton compared to Pac teams. UGA for sure feels so 2000 and late and we feel so 2008. To steal a throwback line.

Yes I watched, I also know that was a first year coaches first game. I also know how Bo Nix was in the SEC, Georgia knew what he was capable of, they have seen him multiple times

 

[IndianaVol]

Honestly, I would like to see Oregon and UGA tie it up again now.

People forget that was Oregon's first game with a completely new coaching staff.

He has since learned how to trust his team and his coordinators. UGA might win, but it would only be by a score at the most.

 

[DD4ME]

Yes I watched, I also know that was a first year coaches first game. I also know how Bo Nix was in the SEC, Georgia knew what he was capable of, they have seen him multiple times

What if a perfect Oregon minus the UGA loss stole UGA's spot in the CFP because we beat them. Lol how bitter would UGA fans be.

 

[DD4ME]

Honestly, I would like to see Oregon and UGA tie it up again now.

People forget that was Oregon's first game with a completely new coaching staff.

He has since learned how to trust his team and his coordinators. UGA might win, but it would only be by a score at the most.

I still think the pac is devoid of SEC Speed and size, but it would be much closer for sure.

 

[DaddyChad]

Georgia gets up for the big games. They got up for Oregon, their SEC opener, for the most part their hated rivals UF and Aub, they will show up for Tenn.

It’s their funeral.

 

[Volintheswamp]

Vols by fiddy.

 

[CascadeVolunteer]

Pitt like all of us had 6 weeks to prep for there opener. I think Pitt had a good plan defensively but just ran out of gas.
Oregon - I don’t know what that was about. Not like there coach didn’t know what they were going up against. They looked flat out in prepared.

 

[VolsFan-TX]

Yes fair. I was.

The Pitt game was important for the team in learning how to win against a decent team on the road. We got behind early and then rallied in OT to win. Crucial experience for the team.

 

[greenbacknative]

Georgia gets up for the big games. They got up for Oregon, their SEC opener, for the most part their hated rivals UF and Aub, they will show up for Tenn.

But what about the anomaly with Missouri ?

 

[DD4ME]

Pitt like all of us had 6 weeks to prep for there opener. I think Pitt had a good plan defensively but just ran out of gas.
Oregon - I don’t know what that was about. Not like there coach didn’t know what they were going up against. They looked flat out in prepared.

It was a new HC and scheme.

 

[volfeeva]

Georgia gets up for the big games. They got up for Oregon, their SEC opener, for the most part their hated rivals UF and Aub, they will show up for Tenn.

Just like Florida did---playing above their heads and going for it on 4 th down every time/ on-side kicks etc

 

[Raebo]

But what about the anomaly with Missouri ?

Georgia dominated the game but offense played poorly until 4th quarter. Had almost 200 more yards in offense. But they had a couple early fumbles. Got into the red zone okay but poor passes made them settle for FGs instead of touchdowns.