The Q Report

Pretty much everything I wrote about the UT game, applies to the Vandy game, too. It was a statistical beatdown that didn't translate on the scoreboard. I'll spare you a recap of the same old problems, but at some point a team is what it is. We can keep saying the offensive inconsistencies are fixable. But, we've had seven games now and those same problems keep coming up.

When is it time to say Georgia is supremely talented (albeit hobbled by injuries on both lines), but lacks the offensive consistency of an elite team? Yesterday's touchdown drives were superb, dazzling displays, but every other drive looked fragile, ruined by one or two mistakes. (Image: Jim Hipple)

Other notes:

1. Shaun Chapas has gone from simply a solid fill in to Southerland 2.0. He had some big seal blocks Saturday that sprung Knowshon for several big gains. Chapas has also shown that he can catch it and turn upfield with a huge gain on a screen against UT and a 13 yard reception yesterday.
2. The offensive line looked solid against the pass rush. I don't recall Stafford getting pressured or taking any big hits after delivering a throw. They need to keep it up because LSU's pass rush looked nasty last night.
3. For the first time since Arizona State, no one got seriously injured yesterday.

At this point last year, I had the same feeling about the Dawgs as I do right now. We're a good team, but too flawed and injured to win against elite teams. Last year, you'll recall, UGA was transformed after the Vandy game, ripping off one dominating win after another. I'd like to think that the same thing could happen this year, but I'm skeptical simply because I don't have any evidence that the Dawgs can beat a top team or put away a decent team.

We can win every game that remains on our schedule, but the offense must begin to execute effectively and consistently. If not, Baton Rouge and Jacksonville won't be fun trips.
Quinton

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