Monday, September 19, 2011

Back On Track

A win is a win…but too bad it’s a week too late and to the wrong Carolina team. Coastal Carolina fell to the Bulldogs 59-0 on a rather cool afternoon in Athens, Ga. A blowout was expected by coaches and fans and blowout is what they got.


Junior Tavarress King had a career-high day with 6 catches, 2 touchdowns, and 65 receiving yards. Isaiah Crowell led the Bulldogs on the ground with 86 rushing yards. Aaron Murray seemed more comfortable than ever, which will be beneficial entering next week. His rhythm, with no interceptions, was more secure and confident. Murray went 18-for-26 with 3 touchdowns on Saturday but did share his time on the field with the other up and coming QBs. Games like this give the Dawgs a chance to offensively play more people and try new things.


Anytime your defense puts up a shutout they should be commended. A joint effort and solid line is what led the Dawgs to such an exciting victory. The lack of mistakes and missed plays is what I hope I see continue throughout the season.


Special teams showed out, too. Blair Walsh put up a career-best 56-yard field goal. Walsh and Ty Frix both recovered fumbles on kick-off returns to help set up the Bulldogs for more touchdowns.


Rather than gloat about this week’s win, we should focus on next week. It may be a tougher game than many had anticipated. Ole Miss is coming off an embarrassing 30-7 loss to Vanderbilt. They are going to be playing to defend their turf and their coach. Houston Nutt, like Richt, has been under a lot of scrutiny lately to get his program back on track. Both coaches will go enter this week with a game plan to win! Whether the Rebels or the Dawgs execute that game plan better will make for an interesting ballgame.


As always, GOOO Dawgs! Prayers for Larry are going up this week. It’s been a rough week and I can speak on behalf of all of Bulldog Nation when I say “We miss you and pray you get better soon.”

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