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Here are some of my thoughts on the GA game.
Even though our team got down by 17 points in the 2nd quarter, they didn't give up. Erik Ainge led a brilliant drive that ended in a touchdown before halftime, which I think was very important for the spirit of the team.
Our defense did a lackluster job in the first half, allowing 17 points (7 more came off a punt return). They came alive in the second half, however, giving up only a field goal and forcing 4 turnovers. GA's running game was shut down in the last two quarters, which put the weight squarely on Joe Tereshinski's shoulders. Under the pressure, Tereshinski collapsed and threw 2 interceptions and fumbled the ball once.
The offense performed very well for all 4 quarters. The touchdown before halftime gave us the vital momentum we needed. The second half was an explosion of offense, with us scoring 30 offensive points. Ainge played almost flawlessly. And unlike in the FLA game, the coaches did not sit on the lead once we got it. We obviously had GA on the ropes by the 3rd quarter, and we did not let up.
Special teams is the only part of the game where we did more bad than good. GA ran back a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns and James Wilhoit missed an extra point for only the third time in his career. On the other hand, our special teams blocked a punt for the first time in years.
Overall, our team proved that it is deserving of a top 10 ranking. We overcame a 17-point deficit on the road to win by 18 points. For only the second time ever, a visiting team scored 50+ points in Sanford Stadium. We have now beaten tow top 10 teams by double digits and lost to another by only 1 point. Pretty good for a team that came into this season barely clinging to the top 25.
Even though our team got down by 17 points in the 2nd quarter, they didn't give up. Erik Ainge led a brilliant drive that ended in a touchdown before halftime, which I think was very important for the spirit of the team.
Our defense did a lackluster job in the first half, allowing 17 points (7 more came off a punt return). They came alive in the second half, however, giving up only a field goal and forcing 4 turnovers. GA's running game was shut down in the last two quarters, which put the weight squarely on Joe Tereshinski's shoulders. Under the pressure, Tereshinski collapsed and threw 2 interceptions and fumbled the ball once.
The offense performed very well for all 4 quarters. The touchdown before halftime gave us the vital momentum we needed. The second half was an explosion of offense, with us scoring 30 offensive points. Ainge played almost flawlessly. And unlike in the FLA game, the coaches did not sit on the lead once we got it. We obviously had GA on the ropes by the 3rd quarter, and we did not let up.
Special teams is the only part of the game where we did more bad than good. GA ran back a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns and James Wilhoit missed an extra point for only the third time in his career. On the other hand, our special teams blocked a punt for the first time in years.
Overall, our team proved that it is deserving of a top 10 ranking. We overcame a 17-point deficit on the road to win by 18 points. For only the second time ever, a visiting team scored 50+ points in Sanford Stadium. We have now beaten tow top 10 teams by double digits and lost to another by only 1 point. Pretty good for a team that came into this season barely clinging to the top 25.
