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RaBDawG said 04/01, 05:03 PM
All bias aside I would have to argue they have the best shot in the SEC.

3 reasons Why:

1. Returning starters with experience in big games on both sides of the ball.
- The returning starters on offense and defense are seasoned, even the 5 starters the Dawg's lost from last years 11-2 program shared ample playing time with the current starters who will be replacing them this year.

2. A every game running back for the first time in a long time in Knowshon Moreno
- Georgia has been plagued by injuries at running back over the years having to rely on multiple backs, this year could be the chance for a very good running attack for the Dawgs. With Southerland, who has developed into a great blocking FB, clearing the road for Moreno one would think he has a very good shot at breaking 2,000 yrds and 15TD's.

3. No real contender in the SEC..!?
- I'd be stupid to say any team in the SEC doesn't have a shot at knocking off Georgia this year but the two biggest Tests will be Florida and based on rivalry alone Tenn. Every year, no matter what the record of the lesser of the two teams is, that game is a toss up.

More to come....

RaBDawG said 04/01, 05:37 PM
I completly agree that experiance at the starting positions is not all you need. However, in regards to Momentum, I cant think of any team that had more momentum at the end of 07 then Georgia. Obviously I can't attest to any possible injuries as that is like you said based on luck, but having the experiance and if they can carry that momentum from last year into this season with the confidence they ARE one of the best teams in the SEC it will be a very formidable team for any SEC team to face.
Yes being 1 dimensional is never good, however the Dawgs aren't 1 dimensional by any means. With a big threat back like Moreno, all that is going to do is open up the passing game(Finally) for Stafford. I will be the first to admit that Stafford has not lived up to his potential, but I truly believe he will have a special year this year barring any injuires. With the constant threat of Knowshon slicing up Defenses Stafford should see a lot more open looks then he is used too.
True, LSU is the defending champions, but lets be honest, they have serious issues at quaterback going into spring ball, and they lost 10 very talented starters and leaders. Edge I think goes to UGA

RaBDawG said 04/01, 06:01 PM
I am confused why you are talking about non SEC teams and the Natl. Champ. when the topic is who will win the SEC Championship. That aside, I am basing my argument on what I know right now, and what I know right now is no one is injured(OLB discluded), and Georgia DOES have one of the most talented and veteran squads in the SEC. You say Stafford/Moreno could get injured, they could also not get injured...you really cant bring that into discussion realistically.

I was not basing my argument soley on those three factors, I chose those as the three most influential reasons I believe they will win. In regards to Stafford and the passing game, whats wrong with admitting short cummings in the past? Stafford ended last season with 2500+ yards, 19 TD's and QB rating of 128.9. Imagine what he will do with a Heisman caliber Tailback relieving pressure on the passing game and a more seasoned line and Skilled position set?

The fact that you said TN will be in the discussion for the SEC championship is ridiculous. They are by far the most undertalented Team of the major players in the SEC. Also, Mark Richt's record at Georgia is 72-19, id say he gets results from his players