Will Georgia's RB Duo Take Them to the Championship?

In 2012, the Georgia Bulldogs could literally see the BCS National Championship at the end of the SEC Title Game. Unfortunately, 2012 was not meant to be their year as they watched their season come to an end just a few yards away from the endzone. Could 2013 be the year of the Bulldogs? It could happen if two very talented teammates have their

way.

Sophomore running backs Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall developed a chemistry with quarterback Aaron Murray and between themselves that

earned the two a special nickname, not only because they could be used

interchangeably from one play to the next, but also because their

performances drew some rather lofty comparisons to a legend in Georgia Bulldog lore. So far, they have handled the comparison well. Even the man, Hershell Walker himself, has been impressed with "Gurshall's" performance.

The key to the duo's impact is largely in the hands of returning quarterback Aaron Murray. The chemistry the three of them have, as well as the fact that ten of the Bulldogs' starting offensive eleven are back this season, should translate into another season with lots of points on the scoreboard. Last season, the team set new school records in points per game (37.8), total offense (467.6 yards per game), and most yards in a single game (713 against Florida Atlantic.) It will be a tall order to improve upon such numbers, but anything may be possible when such a potent offense is virtually one hundred percent intact intact from one season to the next.

Gurley and Marshall will likely be used individually from play to

play, but rumor has it both could be in the backfield together in a

formation similar to the wishbone, with a fullback as lead blocker.

That scenario should horrify opposing defensive coordinators as they struggle to identify which fully capable back will get the ball.

Thanks to the play of the two running backs, defenses will continue

questioning themselves on whether they should crowd the line to stop

the run, or stay in coverage to defend the pass. Keeping defenses

honest will give Murray the chance to break alot of conference passing

records, which translates into as many, if not more big plays over

twenty yards this season as last season. Running a no huddle offense

doesn't hurt, either.

The Georgia Bulldog faithful have much to be thankful for over the

last couple seasons, thanks in large part to "Gurshall." Fresh off a

phenomenal season that saw them carry the Dogs to an SEC East Division title, two goals remain in sight. Odds are good that they make it back to Atlanta after the regular season, and luckily for the Georgia

fanbase, they have not just one set, but two sets of very powerful

legs to carry them all the way to Pasadena.

- Kevin Hicks

@kevinhicks77

kevin.projectcfb@gmail.com