Time to start the analysis . . .

thriller, good post. Been thinking about the 2 back sets. I like the idea of mixing it up, and think if we are going to do it, it needs to be out of the gun. Something like what uf did with the read option with tebow, harvin, and rainey. I wouldn't mind seeing that wrinkle. Dive threat could hold lb's for a split second. Could also even put Branden Smith in as the pitch back and get his speed on the perimeter. Even like it in the passing game. Think back about Richt at fsu. Believe he used to use Preston and Ward at the same time in the gun. Why not now? Be hard to defend swing routes out of the back field on both sides. Really good input on this thread.

As far as safties creeping up to the line of scrimmage. From a schematic view, that is exactly what you are hoping if you are a pro-style offense. That should open up the deep middle passing game. To me, I kind of think the opposite. I think teams like BSU and MSU, it was to easy for their front 7 to control our running attack. That just can't happen.

Again, really good discussion. Lot of great thoughts.

ogredawg wrote: speaking of Fullbacks Chip Towers blog today on who is #1 on the depth chart at that position

>>> Georgia released its first depth chart since spring football. There were a lot of changes there but one interesting one was Merritt Hall, a 5-foot-11, 216-pound redshirt freshman walkon from Alpharetta was listed as the starting fullback. He was ahead of Richard Samuel — who is not listed among the tailbacks — and Zander Ogletree. It might be as much a message for incoming true freshman fullback Quayvon Hicks, who Richt raved about, as it was the guys already here.

Murray's take on this "Football Player"

He’s a crazy dude, that’s for sure. He reminds me of somebody like Ben Jones in that he’s just a crazy football player that’s dirty and ready to put his head in the pile and just knock people around. That’s the kind of fullback that you want, somebody that’s not afraid of contact, who’s just going to fill that hole and get it open. Whatever linebacker shows up first, he’s taking their head off. I’m excited about it him. I know we have some other guys, Zander [Ogletree] and the guy who just got here who’s a freshman [Quayvon Hicks]. Hicks is a really good looking fullback, too. So that’s going to be a good competition.”

We could really use another guy like Mack Strong or Verron Haynes, huh? That would be SWEET.

AllDawgs5, after reading your post I am going make a post that I have hesitated to bring up.

Faton Bauta is in Athens and did not come expecting or wanting to redshirt. This young man as I mentioned when he chose us, makes me very happy and he brings a top notch winning attitude. Brings something to Athens that could as you say and many others seem to think, variety to what in my opinion has become a bit “stale”.

Many in Florida compare him to Tebow, many also thought he would cast his lot with the Gators. I have to believe that Mark Richt will keep his word to Faton and give him every chance to play, leaving the time line up to Faton.

Much discussion now in the NFL about Tebow’s arm. Faton has a very strong and accurate arm. Runs with the football in the same manner as Tebow does. He is fearless. Also excellent on defense.

I sincerely hope that we do not see quality SEC athletes like this riding the pines in Athens. This young man can play and does not need to sit for a year or two or whatever. Seen too much of that in the past. Came to Athens early, and according to AM, has picked the play book up with no problems.




Edit: This clip shows what Faton can do with his arm. Against really good competition from South Florida.

Agreed, he looks like the real deal, and could certainly add some "spice" to the same old, same old, huh? I hate it for QBs that only one guy can play at a time, and it's such a head game that you can't even take a kid out and give him a breather without breaking his confidence - only one guy gets to play. On the other hand, CMR has shown a willingness to play more than one at that position in a season.

thriller hoping that you are right about Mark Richt showing a willingness to play more than one. Grantham does not seem to have a problem with that . . . . . next man up according to CTG.