Georgia Havoc Stats... Not Good

[SpaceCityWrangler]

2 minutes ago, Here for the Wins said:

So if we score, 5 TDs but in less than 90 seconds, you are not happy?

But I guess you never said those drives needed to turn into points.

Can’t have defense on the field like our last 2 SEC road games 

[CJ Vogel]

4 minutes ago, SpaceCityWrangler said:

Can’t have defense on the field like our last 2 SEC road games 

Definitely cannot. Georgia can score.

[Gerry Hamilton]

Georgia sacks vs. Texas last year in the two games ... 13 total 

Jalon Walker - 4

Mykel Williams - 4 

Chazz Chambliss - 1 

Damon Wilson - 2 

Warren Brinson - 1 

All gone. 

Georgia LB's are their key vs. Texas for a number of reasons. 

[4thandFive]

3 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Georgia sacks vs. Texas last year in the two games ... 13 total 

Jalon Walker - 4

Mykel Williams - 4 

Chazz Chambliss - 1 

Damon Wilson - 2 

Warren Brinson - 1 

All gone. 

Georgia LB's are their key vs. Texas for a number of reasons. 

So Gerry is predicting 0 sackles. Awesome. Let’s go. 

[Gerry Hamilton]

10 minutes ago, 4thandFive said:

So Gerry is predicting 0 sackles. Awesome. Let’s go. 

lol Only if I'm reffing 

[Ace Recruiter]

1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

lol Only if I'm reffing 

They're letting just about anybody ref nowadays, so you might get your chance.

[AusMOJO]

Basically we need to pass all over them and take advantage of their lack of pressure and banged up secondary. 

[CJ Vogel]

https://x.com/mzenitz/status/1986620108987638099?s=46&t=Ub-Nd-rB5dZFsU1DAI7tyg

[hookem1014]

9 hours ago, Bobby Burton said:

The Georgia offense is a juggernaut right now.

They’ve made just about every SEC defense short of Alabama look bad IMO. 

I’m worried about the speed of Branch. Brennen Thompson caused some problems for us against Miss St. Pass rush needs to make it tough on Stockton to let those plays develop 

[Lnghrn]

10 minutes ago, hookem1014 said:

I’m worried about the speed of Branch. Brennen Thompson caused some problems for us against Miss St. Pass rush needs to make it tough on Stockton to let those plays develop 

My main concern is the soft zone coverage will give up easy throws to Branch and allow him to work in space.  With our pass rush we should be playing tighter coverage given the qb has limited time to get the ball off.  It will allow for more defensed passes and more ints.  Perhaps we give up a big play, or two, but allowing teams to have easy completions makes it too easy to keep the chains moving for the offense.

[Bunk Moreland]

10 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

Rod Babers and I just finished recording a look ahead to the game in Athens on the 15th that will air on Saturday.

During my research for the video, I came across some numbers on the Georgia defense I never would have expected to see...

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– Georgia ranks 132nd out of 136 teams with 8.0 sacks this season.

– Additionally, Georgia ranks 135th out of 136 teams with 29.0 tackles for loss.

 

Of those 8.0 sacks, 3.0 come from LB CJ Allen, their starting middle linebacker. And another 3.0 come from LB Chris Cole who sees about 1/3 of his snaps off the edge.

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Now, Georgia still has a top 25 scoring defense, sitting at 19.6 points per game allowed. 

But there is a silver lining to Texas getting over the Kirby Smart hump and it begins with protection for Arch Manning. Hope is that the changes made to the Texas offensive line will travel to Athens.

Yeah, but we said the same thing about the Kentucky and MSU defenses, both of which hammered Arch. Hopefully Sark and Flood figured some things out last week that will carry through against a Georgia D that clearly has problems creating havoc.

[SchoolColors]

5 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

lol Only if I'm reffing 

Probably wouldn’t call holding

[AusMOJO]

8 minutes ago, SchoolColors said:

Probably wouldn’t call holding

Does anyone against Georgia? Lol. Maybe only when they play Bama. 

[CHorn427]

10 hours ago, Bobby Burton said:

The Georgia offense is a juggernaut right now.

They’ve made just about every SEC defense short of Alabama look bad IMO. 

Eh, they’ve been up and down. Florida and Auburn held them in check fairly well. 

[hookem1014]

8 hours ago, Lnghrn said:

My main concern is the soft zone coverage will give up easy throws to Branch and allow him to work in space.  With our pass rush we should be playing tighter coverage given the qb has limited time to get the ball off.  It will allow for more defensed passes and more ints.  Perhaps we give up a big play, or two, but allowing teams to have easy completions makes it too easy to keep the chains moving for the offense.

100% agree. The most frustrating part of the 2023 defense has returned in 2025

[Kevin C]

Thanks @CJ Vogel!   Great stuff.   I stick with my prediction.   This win at Georgia next Saturday tops Bama on the road in 2023 with Texas winning 30-20.   The win would be even more special because of all that’s led up to this point and the struggle our Horns have fought through as a team.    

Between the OU and the Vandy win were 2 incredible ‘culture wins’ that showed true Texas Fight.   If we upset #5 Georgia with a dominating 10pt win on the road, it becomes clear, Texas is on the rise and peaking at the right time!!   A&M won’t know what hit em in 3 weeks.   
 

Hook em!! 🤘🏼🐂🧡

[SchoolColors]

42 minutes ago, hookem1014 said:

100% agree. The most frustrating part of the 2023 defense has returned in 2025

We need to quit playing soft in the back end with our alignments. We have big physical corners and we need to get them playing closer to the LOS. This doesn’t inhibit us from playing zone either. When there is a 3rd and less than 5 we shouldn’t be 8-10 yards off the LOS. I understand bend and don’t break but when you have the opportunity to get off the field, get off the field and don’t give up an easy pass for a 1st because of your alignment. 
 

 

Regarding Georgia, id caution against being dismissive of their pass rush based on season results. 

Edited 4 hours ago by SchoolColors

[Here for the Wins]

42 minutes ago, hookem1014 said:

100% agree. The most frustrating part of the 2023 defense has returned in 2025

This part of that comparison is largely ignored.

Competition.  Until we hit the playoffs last year, our opponents offensive skill talent, continuity and scheme was pretty weak.  And actually their talent upfront was pretty mediocre too.  I’d even say with Clemson you’ve seen their reversion to the mean this year so their talent was not overwhelming.  AsU had a young QB and were missing their top WR.  Georgia had good talent, but their WR were not consistent.  OSU was likely easily the best from a talent and consistency standpoint.

Then injuries.  2023 had Watts out quite a bit.  Barron was out some then less than 100% effective.  This year, Manny being out versus OU was a big deal.  And obviously Taaffe the past two games and McDonald the majority of the last one.

[watty7796]

Defense

Texas needs to keep wrs branch and young in check.  No excuses for busts in the secondary.  Horns dline have to contain the running game and keep stockton in the pocket.  Stockton is much more dangerous if he has rpo especially outside the box.  Last but not least UGA offense has very few turnovers this year.  If Texas can force a couple in Athens it would do a ton to give an extra possesion or 2.   

Offense

Texas offense has to sustain drives. If  they can work the edges and minimize 3 and outs the UGA defense will wear down.  That should make life much easier in the late 3rd and fourth quarter.  The Horns can not abandon the run.  Lastly Texas has to play disciplined, no stupid/untimely penalties or turnovers.

 

I do believe this is the best opportunity for Texas to beat UGA in the last couple of years.  The depth of Texas has gotten much better in Austin.

[hookem1014]

2 hours ago, Here for the Wins said:

This part of that comparison is largely ignored.

Competition.  Until we hit the playoffs last year, our opponents offensive skill talent, continuity and scheme was pretty weak.  And actually their talent upfront was pretty mediocre too.  I’d even say with Clemson you’ve seen their reversion to the mean this year so their talent was not overwhelming.  AsU had a young QB and were missing their top WR.  Georgia had good talent, but their WR were not consistent.  OSU was likely easily the best from a talent and consistency standpoint.

Then injuries.  2023 had Watts out quite a bit.  Barron was out some then less than 100% effective.  This year, Manny being out versus OU was a big deal.  And obviously Taaffe the past two games and McDonald the majority of the last one.

It’s more scheme than injuries imo. 2023 had a terrible Houston and TCU team as well as KSU dicing up the secondary with quick short passes. DBs are giving way too much cushion on short yardage even in zone.

Edited 1 hour ago by hookem1014

[hookem1014]

2 hours ago, SchoolColors said:

We need to quit playing soft in the back end with our alignments. We have big physical corners and we need to get them playing closer to the LOS. This doesn’t inhibit us from playing zone either. When there is a 3rd and less than 5 we shouldn’t be 8-10 yards off the LOS. I understand bend and don’t break but when you have the opportunity to get off the field, get off the field and don’t give up an easy pass for a 1st because of your alignment. 
 

 

Regarding Georgia, id caution against being dismissive of their pass rush based on season results. 

Yup that kentucky game is all you need to see to know the stat doesn’t matter. The good thing is it seems like the OL improved with the adjustment of Hutson to LG and keeping Robertson at C. They’ve shown flashes they can be serviceable against good competition. Their worst games were the ones where it seemed like they thought they would easily overpower the opposing DL just because of the talent disparity 

[alrightalrightalright]

Since Georgia likes to blitz w their LBs, plays like this one from last year (or RB leaks, TE leaks, etc.) can help us gain tons of YAC yards in addition to targets to motion as Jeff and Rod discussed on the pod yesterday.

Our OL last year was better suited at providing the length of time needed for this particular play to develop… but RB / TE leaks can be a great counter to Georgia’s LBs if they attack the LOS.