Time to start pulling some of the layers back and look at what faces us, (us) the supporters of UGA Football.
Like most of you, I can only discuss what I think I see on the field. A full season of SEC Football played by the University of Georgia.
First thoughts about Todd Grantham. Grantham said that he is looking forward to the upcoming season. Will give him a chance to “raise his voice” and have some fun. I like that. Tells me that Grantham is still full of piss and vinegar and enjoys coaching young men. I take that as meaning he loves to teach. Grantham is coming up on year four in Athens and when I look at the overall canvas, not bad. Not a Picasso, but much better than years prior to his arriving in Athens when we were painting with water colors.
This is the year that all/many of us will look closely at Defensive Coordinator Todd Grantham. Grantham has said that those leaving the program this year and last were players that were here prior to his appointment. Truth.
As mentioned above, this is year four for our coordinator, from here on out it is “Grantham’s Defense”. Mark Richt has had a “hands off” policy as far as schemes, year four and beyond belong to TG. Not to be said that Richt has not entered the homes of recruits showing not only his support of the player and family, but supporting his Defensive Coordinator, UGA football and academics at the University of Georgia.
As a supporter of UGA football this is the year that I want to see just how good Grantham is when he has “his players”. Do not believe he is an excuse man. Not quite sure sometimes if I understand what he is trying to do other than keeping the other team out of the end zone. That in itself is a good thing. Reason I say that is because I had a problem with our game in Orlando. Sometimes spit happens, defense did show their "up side" in the fourth quarter.
Just between you and I. With all of the screaming and finger pointing that Grantham and his coaches will do between the Spring and Fall, looking forward to Clemson and South Carolina for openers. Not like Alabama (National Champions) opening up with Texas A&M in the Lone Star State. We will find out just where we are after four years under Grantham and his/our 3/4 quickly.
Hope that everyone is taking this as positive. We should not be at this point sticking our heads in the sand, this is year four on the defensive side under new leadership.
Have more to say, always do. Might have a couple of things to say about Mike Bobo and the “other” side of the ball.