Ok, here it goes......It was two turnovers and a kick return. Yes, I said to take Georgia and lay the points. Sorry. It was two turnovers and a kick return. I can’t predict those things. That was our worst bowl loss since I was 1 yr old
Now, this 2024 Georgia team struggled against almost every team this year. We played hard and never quit, but we were sloppy and careless. I gave up on us having a good rushing attack around early November. Also, we led the nation in drops. That is a REAL stat, not one I made up. Our defense was very good. The kicking game was good. Injuries were BAD, turnovers were BAD. Penalties were bad. We had good leadership and bad discipline (we had seniors jumping offsides in the Sugar Bowl with the season on the line). Although I’m disappointed, the SEC Championship was a great accomplishment. I hate that we had a doable path to the championship and blew it, but I don’t think we would have beaten Texas a third time and Ohio State is playing great. So, maybe it’s merciful to take a quick exit. None of the conference winners are still in the playoffs. Weird.
There are two changes I would make to the coaching staff in the offseason. I have frequently defended these two coaches, and I don’t think they are awful, but I think we need to make some upgrades.
To everyone who had been reaching out to stick the knife in….I’ll remember this. Who am I kidding? Your team will drop a tough game next season, and I’ll have mercy on you and I won’t rub your nose in it. I never get the same consideration in return. What can I say? I’m a nicer person than you are.
Alright…..I can’t wallow in what could have been. We lost. Kick off is in 240 days. Gotta beat Marshall.
Now, this 2024 Georgia team struggled against almost every team this year. We played hard and never quit, but we were sloppy and careless. I gave up on us having a good rushing attack around early November. Also, we led the nation in drops. That is a REAL stat, not one I made up. Our defense was very good. The kicking game was good. Injuries were BAD, turnovers were BAD. Penalties were bad. We had good leadership and bad discipline (we had seniors jumping offsides in the Sugar Bowl with the season on the line). Although I’m disappointed, the SEC Championship was a great accomplishment. I hate that we had a doable path to the championship and blew it, but I don’t think we would have beaten Texas a third time and Ohio State is playing great. So, maybe it’s merciful to take a quick exit. None of the conference winners are still in the playoffs. Weird.
There are two changes I would make to the coaching staff in the offseason. I have frequently defended these two coaches, and I don’t think they are awful, but I think we need to make some upgrades.
To everyone who had been reaching out to stick the knife in….I’ll remember this. Who am I kidding? Your team will drop a tough game next season, and I’ll have mercy on you and I won’t rub your nose in it. I never get the same consideration in return. What can I say? I’m a nicer person than you are.
Alright…..I can’t wallow in what could have been. We lost. Kick off is in 240 days. Gotta beat Marshall.
