It's crazy to think about how the Georgia Bulldogs not only have a Heisman hopeful in junior quarterback Aaron Murray, but they have a duo in the backfield that could both make a run for the coveted trophy. I would say the odds aren't great as having a split backfield is going to take carries away from both men, but sophomore running backs Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall are two running backs that can tear up the football field. The duo combined for 2,144 yards last season, as well as 26 touchdowns.
The Bulldogs may not have superstar wide receivers, but they definitely have guys there that can make a play. Murray's top target will probably be junior Malcolm Mitchell who reeled in 40 receptions for 572 yards and four touchdowns.
Georgia averaged 7.09 yards per play last season, which was the best in the nation. They will look to continue that trend in 2013.
Georgia's running back duo will help with taking a lot of the pressure off of Murray, and when this offense starts clicking I believe they can have the potential to take down any defense.
Speaking of defense, Georgia only has one returning starter on the d-line in senior Garrison Smith. They also have Jordan Jenkins and Amarlo Herrera returning to linebacker positions while Damian Swann will return to his cornerback spot.
There is a lot of optimism regarding Georgia's defense. Much of the performance of the defense will be on the younger players who are replacing the players lost from last season. If these guys can step up Georgia may not only make a run at the SEC Championship, but they can be playing for a National Championship.
Georgia coach Mark Richt, who coached the team to a 12-2 record last season, was quoted in saying, "I have a lot of faith in these guys, but they've got to work. They need to prepare to be the best at what they do."
I couldn't agree more. Every college football team needs to do exactly that. And I know everyone seems to be riding on the SEC bandwagon, but when you play in that conference you absolutely need to prepare to be the best at what you do.
One of Georgia's toughest tasks will be in week one when they play the Clemson Tigers, led by Heisman hopeful Tajh Boyd. The following week the Bulldogs welcome South Carolina to Sanford Stadium. Week five Georgia takes on the LSU Tigers and five weeks from then they battle the Florida Gators.
Will the Georgia Bulldogs play for an SEC Title? I believe that they absolutely can. Will they play for a National Title? That one is a little tougher to answer, but if they can win the SEC Title, I can't really imagine a scenario where they don't play for the National Championship. But first thing is first. On August 31 they have to get past the Clemson Tigers. It should absolutely be the game to watch in week one!
- Jackson McNamara
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