UGA RB Etienne Out for Game vs Vols

[Zues1]

UGA is reportedly moving a WR to RB given their injury/depth concerns at RB.

I hate it for them.

Hopefully they don't play a WR at QB.

 

[Swiftybaby]

What’s the status on their WR young? Google is not helping me

 

[WiseOlVol]

Everyone talking about our inability to score without Nico well what about UGA? How are they gonna move the ball on our D? I'm really liking our chances Sarurday

UGA ran for 59 on 33 for 1.8 avg. @ Ole Miss.

 

[NATHAN05]

What’s the status on their WR young? Google is not helping me

I dont see him.........assume he's a go

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

I dont see him.........assume he's a go

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He's suspended for legal issues. He's not hurt.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Well we're kinda in the same situation; there is a huge drop off from Dylan to Peyton.

True, but not as big a drop as you may think. Different running styles, sure, but we do have horses. An Arabian stallion or two, and a Clydesdale. Sampson is the thoroughbred.

 

[Tennessee Jedd]

Peyton just needs reps. He can be really good in time

He's gonna get some tomorrow night. GBO!!!

 

[Ernie McCracken]

Plus he is a true freshman, I believe, and will probably whiff some pass protections. Plus, our defense is ok too.

HaHa...yeah our D is ok too...I see what you did there.


GBO

 

[VolJarhead]

When looking at a backup RB, a lot of times that hurts the passing game from an inability to use them to do any blocking. Some have mentioned fumble issues. Last week, that ball was wet. I'm not saying he doesn't have issues, but a wet ball does matter.

 

[walkenvol]

Down that many running backs has to effect pass blocking as well. May be a bigger thing than actually rushing.

Seems like they would have to stay mostly in max protection all game. They don’t have scary good receivers that our CB’s can’t cover. Banks might rush 9 quite a few times and leave the CB’s on an island?

 

[Shirleyudontmeanthat]

only one OL on uga injury list ? Ratledge barely played half the game last week and was helped off multiple times.

 

[Delmar]

Their back up Nate Frazier imo is better than Etienne, but he does fumble the ball. Doesn’t matter tho bc like already stated Georgia is gonna throw the ball 40 times.

If they do throw 40 times and they don’t block better (and in particular replace #71 at LT), then Beck will be on his back 20 times and may not make it out of the 1st quarter. I think their OLine issues and WR drops have more to do with Beck’s problems than Beck. Inexperienced RB’s in pass blocking won’t help the situation either.

 

[1974Vol]

As long as they don't play a WR at QB, we're good.

We're all still dealing with BVS to some degree...that Natty would heal us all!

 

[GVF]

They’re 15th in the conference in rushing for the year. I don’t think this would’ve made a difference.

Exactly. Their leading rusher has no real impact outside of their practices. Hasn't all year. He's only been occasionally effective and no where near the talent of his brother.

 

[njvols]

Everybody's dinged up...our "out/questionable" list is about the same as UGA, regardless of Kirby lamenting the condition of his team...channeling his inner Lou Holtz.

 

[FLVOL_79]

They have to do something they're not used to. Their other RB has had some fumbleitis. This is looking better and better for us. Now, just get Nico back.

Our defense travels, this line shouldn't be anywhere near 10pts - regardless of what the final score is. This game should be capped around -6 for UGA. . . maybe not that high, considering injuries.

But our offense doesn't. Thats the issue.

 

[FLVOL_79]

Everybody's dinged up...our "out/questionable" list is about the same as UGA, regardless of Kirby lamenting the condition of his team...channeling his inner Lou Holtz.

My liver is questionable for tomorrows game. Most likely a 3 hour pregame decision.

 

[rdk4121]

Huge loss for them. They were already thin at RB.

I think they're down their top 3 backs now. Frazier plays, but probably would've been at least their 3rd back this year. Another RB is questionable.

 

[Swiftybaby]

He's suspended for legal issues. He's not hurt.

Yes I had seen where the girl retracted her stsent but hadn’t found anything about where he’s reinstated or not

 

[NATHAN05]

He's suspended for legal issues. He's not hurt.

Oh my fault thank you brother. I don't follow UGA close enough so I assumed it was an injury.

......plus UGA is such an upstanding school!!! Im shocked someone is in trouble. USA today rankings are:
1. Belmont (Baptist)
2. Lipscomb (Church of Christ)
3. UGA
4. Seminary in Texas
5. Monk monastery in Thailand

 

[Nicovfl8]

Huge loss for them. They were already thin at RB.

yes they have 3 out of 4 RBs out for this game. Make Beck throw it, thats what we want!

 

[bigorangepoppa]

Somewhere Gibson and McCoy are smiling thinking about how many times Beck will have to throw…

Don't forget Brooks, Carter.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

When looking at a backup RB, a lot of times that hurts the passing game from an inability to use them to do any blocking. Some have mentioned fumble issues. Last week, that ball was wet. I'm not saying he doesn't have issues, but a wet ball does matter.

The big thing is that they are not only out Etienne, but 2 other RBs too and Cash Jones is questionable as well. They may still run the ball ok, but their protections will suffer with a true freshman vs our front 7.

 

[kong]

I think the only reason the line is so high is because of the uncertainty of Nico.

Silly troll. You said the line should be 17.5 before the uncertainty of Nico

 

[djohnnyg]

Go Vols.