Georgia opened the game with the fast start they had been missing so far this season. Carson Beck first turned to his transfer receivers to get things going finding a wide open Dom Lovett for a big gain to start the game, and later RaRa Thomas on a hitch.
COLUMN: BEHIND THE HEDGES
BY: BRIAN BUTCHER
Every week, our newest contributor and rabid Dawg fan, Brian Butcher, will break down all the UGA games in our newest column: Behind the Hedges. This is your first stop for the most comprehensive, feverish Georgia Bulldogs coverage you can get.
Two years ago, Carson Beck was supposed to get the start against UAB. A poor week of preparation led Georgia to start Stetson Bennett, and the rest was history. Can Beck make amends for that this week?
For the third week in a row, Georgia started off slowly. The first half was full of self-inflicted wounds and avoidable mistakes. South Carolina managed to put together all the ingredients for an upset and Georgia went into half down 14-3 before rallying in the second half.
This is personal. I don’t know about you, but there is one distinct memory I have from last year’s game at South Carolina.
When expectations are sky high, 560 yards and 48 points may not be enough to placate a fan base. The Dawgs started slow, only scoring 17 in the first half as senior QB Carson Beck took to reigns of the offense.
Ball State represents a slight step up in competition from last week. Will that keep the Dawgs from covering the 41.5-point spread?
When expectations are sky high, 560 yards and 48 points may not be enough to placate a fan base. The Dawgs started slow, only scoring 17 in the first half as senior QB Carson Beck took to reigns of the offense.
Here’s the truth: you should not watch this game. Heck, not even ESPN wants you to watch this game.
The list keeps getting longer. Unfortunately, the Dawgs continue to add to the injury list, without anyone making major strides in getting better this fall.