Mississippi State vs. Georgia Preview

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Dawgs Offense Continues to Dissappoint
Georgia defeats Mississippi State 52-14 but offensive production raises serious questions

Starkville, Miss. -- Expectations. It's a word that has haunted the Jerome led Dawgs through the early weeks of the season. Despite a #7 national ranking and a 3-0 record going into the game, some Georgia fans were up in arms over a lack offensive production.

"Look," Coach Jerome said after the game to ESPN sideline reporter Erin Andrews, after Georgia's 38 point victory, "we have high expectations and no one is more dissapointed than me after a performance like this."

Photo: Coach Jerome: Not Pleased

The Dawgs gained over 606 yards of total offense and over 350 yards on the ground with Thomas Brown and Danny Ware each rushing over 100 yards. This however didn't please Jerome.

When asked to point toward his specific dissapointments Jerome was able to quickly respond.

"D.J. could've done more. (Shockley was 6 for 11 for 298 yards and 3 TD's and had 8 rushes for 70 yards) We could've run the bubble screen more. We didn't run the wishbone at all. We just have to keep aiming till we can reach the level of Georgia Tech."

When it was pointed out that Georgia was averaging more yards and more points per game than Tech, Coach Jerome was quick to correct Andrews.

"No, no. Not the 2005 Chan Gailey Yellow Jackets. I'm talking about the 1926 John Heisman led Yellow Jackets that defeated Cumberland College 220-0 Until we reach that level, I realize a lot of our fans aren't going to be happy."

Photo: Heisman: Tech: Perfection

Despite Jerome's dissastifaction, the Dawgs certainly looked impressive. Using a power running game and a running back rotation that featured at least five different Dawgs getting at least six carries--Thomas Brown (11 carries 134 yards), Danny Ware (10 carries 120 yards), Kregg Lumpkin (8 carries 54 yards), Brandon Southerland (8 carries 20 yards), Tony Milton (6 carries 22 yards)--the Dawgs controlled the line of scrimmage and the scoreboard early, jumping out to a 14-0 lead after three minutes of play.

"It could've been 28, it should've been 28" Jerome said, "but we ain't USC."

The Georgia defense proved tough, holding All-SEC caliber running back Jerious Norwood to 81 yards on 12 carries.

"81 yards, uh?" Jerome said when confronted with the stat from Ryan Jordan who butted into the Coach's interview with Erin Andrews. "Pathetic."

Adding insult to blow-out victory injury, Coach Jerome's attempt to get Erin Andrews phone number proved futile as she was seen leaving the field, chatting and smiling with Mr. Jordan.

Photo: Miss Andrews

"We've just got to work hard and get better. Work hard. Get better. Work hard. Get better," Jerome was heard saying to no one in particular as he walked off the field. His words seemed to recall a Dawg coach of old.

The now 4-0 Georgia Bulldogs will have a bye week before locking horns with the Tennessee Volunteers.

Photo: Surreal

It's unclear if their recent performance will impact their position in the polls. When asked how he will be spending the week off before firing up the Play Station to take on UT in Knoxville, Jerome's answer was clear, "I'll be on the message boards. Lurking. Getting advice. Learning how to coach. Learning how to run an offense. The place is amazing. Their standards, expecations, transcendent. A real passion for unreasonable standards of perfection."


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