UGA loses another OL

MajorGCG · Nov 11, 2008

Justin Anderson out for the Auburn game and maybe the year per local Atlanta radio.

I know Auburn is bad, but the Dawgs are just running out of bodies at OL. That's enough to keep me off this game.

Furmanski · Nov 11, 2008

I doubt I will be playing this game either, but here is something to consider....

(Full Disclosure - this was taken from a UGA blog)

"Tommy Tuberville is one of America's worst pre-1:00 pm kickoff coaches. It's a break for the Dawgs to play the Tigers so early. Off the top of my head with minimal research, here are some early afternoon kickoffs that Tuberville has lost. Auburn was the heavy favorite in most of these."

Tuberville sleeps late on Saturdays:

2006 - UGA (home) (11.5 pt favorites)
2006 - Arkansas (Home) (13.5 pt favorites)
2005 - Wisconsin (Capital One Bowl. 1:00 pm Kickoff) (10 pt favorites)
2002 - Arkansas (home) (6 pt favorites)
2001 - Arkansas (away) (1.5 pt favorites, got killed 42-17)

Auburn also lost to Ole Miss 17-7 at 12:30 this year.

Take it for what it's worth....

Furmanski · Nov 11, 2008

Also,

2007 - Mississippi St. (home) (11.5 pt favorites, lost 19-14)

MajorGCG · Nov 11, 2008

If UGA hadn't laid an egg vs KY last week, I'd be less concerned.

Paddywack · Nov 11, 2008

I wish the line would drop to 7. Auburn is horrible, and recently Georgia has been blowing them out.

sarcean · Nov 11, 2008

Auburn ALWAYS plays Georgia close

I think Georgia wins here no doubt, but likely may not cover. Just depends on what Georgia team you see and if the DC pulls his head out his ass.

Paddywack · Nov 11, 2008

sarcean said:
Auburn ALWAYS plays Georgia close

2006: UGA 37 Auburn 15
2007: UGA 45 Auburn 20

tonythetiger · Nov 11, 2008

Auburn beat Nebraska in the Cotton Bowl after the 06 season. But you are correct that Auburn does usually suck ass in the early games. One thing to remember is that Auburn has usually been the favorite in the early games, this time around they are dogs.

I am staying away from this game because who the hell knows what will happen with UGA's o-line thin and Auburn's d-line getting healthier. Also, UGA has given up a ton of yards and points the last two games and had trouble with an athletic QB against Kentucky.