6 mentally challenged men and a special needs female:
Last week's picks were not very good one for the staff of UGASports.com, well, except for one non-believer who rode with Alabama, moving to 5-0 with his predictions on the year. Granted, even I didn't expect the blood-letting that we saw last week, meaning there's a lot more riding on Saturday's game against Tennessee than just staff pride.
Anthony Dasher: "I won't lie. After watching last week's game I was already formulating in my mind to explain why Georgia was going to be losing its second straight game. But unlike last week when I went more with my gut than what the stats were telling me, this time I'm looking more at what the numbers are saying. What they're saying is, Tennessee is having trouble stopping the run. That doesn't bode well against Nick Chubb, who I'll predict right now will approach 200 yards, and it won't shock me if he goes over. Greyson Lambert will look better than he did last week, too, although I'm not expecting the Bulldogs to get all that fancy with the passing game, but they will want the junior to regain any confidence he might have lost with last week's performance. Sounds like I'm about to predict a blowout, doesn't it? Not quite. Tennessee has nothing to lose. Absolutely nothing, and I expect the Vols to give the Bulldogs all they can handle, and then some, in Saturday afternoon's game. However, like I said, this time we're going with the numbers. While Chubb will get his yards, running back Jalen Hurd and quarterback Joshua Dobbs are going to get theirs, too. It's going to be close." Prediction: Georgia 23, Tennessee 20
Jake Reuse: "I admittedly drank the Kool-Aid last week and thought Georgia had enough juice to overtake the Tide. This week, I return to what I said before the season began: if the Bulldogs could split Bama and Tennessee, they'd be plenty happy with the outcome. I'm betting this past weekend was the kick it seems the Bulldogs always need to get honed in on winning. That's what I expect to happen this go round, as it's been reported that the Vols may be in a bit of disarray internally. I expect Georgia to take full advantage of that and give the Vols all they can handle on the ground game. I can't see them stopping Chubb and Sony Michel for four quarters, especially after more than a couple of demoralizing losses." Prediction: Georgia 31, Tennessee 14
Sarah Spencer: "I fell victim to the 'This could be the year Georgia doesn't Georgia' hype last week. However, Tennessee is far less talented than Alabama and just had some of the talent it does have dismissed. Just in time for Nick Chubb and company's arrival, without Alabama's stifling defense to make it look bad. Although Georgia's defense may give up some points to quarterback Josh Dobbs and his running and passing versatility, I think Georgia will be too much for Tennessee to handle, even in Neyland Stadium. Prediction: Georgia 38, Tennessee 17
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Butch Jones
Trent Smallwood: "Both Georgia and Tennessee enter Saturday's game coming off a disappointing home loss. I would expect both teams will be playing with a chip on their shoulder, but only one has dealt with multiple distractions over the last week and that's the Vols. Georgia will get the run game going with Chubb and Michel while taking the pressure off the quarterbacks but that won't be the deciding factor. Look for the Bulldogs outside linebackers to have a big day and force a couple of turnovers and Georgia wins the game by 10." Prediction: Georgia 27, Tennessee 17
Dan McDonald: "Georgia has been pretty good in the past at bouncing back from tough losses and any sort of adversity under Mark Richt. Looking back at last year when Todd Gurley got suspended, Richt rallied the troops and went on to win two big road games in a row against two pretty good teams in Missouri and Arkansas. This game against Tennessee has the same sort of feel to it, and I think Georgia will come to play. Tennessee plays good defense and Neyland Stadium is a tough venue for visiting teams, but I expect Georgia to win relatively comfortably and make the seat of Butch Jones just a bit warmer." Prediction: Georgia 24, Tennessee 10
Paul Maharry: "Both UT and UGA are coming off of losses, and this will be a huge game for their players and their respective fan bases. Georgia will finally get a dose of its own medicine this weekend, with the terrific running back duo of Hurd and Alvin Kamara that Tennessee has. Look for both teams to try and establish their running games early, and work to set up the passing game off of the running game's success. Lambert will be the wildcard for UGA. If he is able to perform anywhere near how he did against USC, the Bulldogs should come home with the win." Prediction: Georgia 38, Tennessee 27
Radi Nabulsi: "This is a tough game to predict. Tennessee's recent recruiting classes have been strong; the Volunteers have plenty of great players. Just look at how well they have trounced their competition - through three quarters at least. I fear that, like Alabama did last week, Tennessee wants this game more, i.e. the cornered animal factor. I think Kamara is going to have a big day. Plus, isn't Tennessee due? The Volunteers are not that far away from being undefeated. Granted, there has been some team turmoil but look at how Georgia responded to that last year. The Volunteers feel like they should have won the last two contests with Georgia - and they may be right. Georgia is also full of freshmen and sophomore starters who have never been in a stadium like Neyland. The question for me is this: Did that embarrassing loss to Alabama galvanize this Georgia team? Are they mad as hell? Do they want to quiet the critics? They better be because Tennessee is going to give them trouble again -- but for how long? If it is for the whole game instead of three quarters, watch out. Of course if Georgia does come out with a purpose (Chubb seemed particularly upset last week) and Lambert makes the throws he was supposed to have made last week, this could be a good day for the Bulldogs. Prediction: Georgia 34, Tennessee 27
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Last week's picks were not very good one for the staff of UGASports.com, well, except for one non-believer who rode with Alabama, moving to 5-0 with his predictions on the year. Granted, even I didn't expect the blood-letting that we saw last week, meaning there's a lot more riding on Saturday's game against Tennessee than just staff pride.
Anthony Dasher: "I won't lie. After watching last week's game I was already formulating in my mind to explain why Georgia was going to be losing its second straight game. But unlike last week when I went more with my gut than what the stats were telling me, this time I'm looking more at what the numbers are saying. What they're saying is, Tennessee is having trouble stopping the run. That doesn't bode well against Nick Chubb, who I'll predict right now will approach 200 yards, and it won't shock me if he goes over. Greyson Lambert will look better than he did last week, too, although I'm not expecting the Bulldogs to get all that fancy with the passing game, but they will want the junior to regain any confidence he might have lost with last week's performance. Sounds like I'm about to predict a blowout, doesn't it? Not quite. Tennessee has nothing to lose. Absolutely nothing, and I expect the Vols to give the Bulldogs all they can handle, and then some, in Saturday afternoon's game. However, like I said, this time we're going with the numbers. While Chubb will get his yards, running back Jalen Hurd and quarterback Joshua Dobbs are going to get theirs, too. It's going to be close." Prediction: Georgia 23, Tennessee 20
Jake Reuse: "I admittedly drank the Kool-Aid last week and thought Georgia had enough juice to overtake the Tide. This week, I return to what I said before the season began: if the Bulldogs could split Bama and Tennessee, they'd be plenty happy with the outcome. I'm betting this past weekend was the kick it seems the Bulldogs always need to get honed in on winning. That's what I expect to happen this go round, as it's been reported that the Vols may be in a bit of disarray internally. I expect Georgia to take full advantage of that and give the Vols all they can handle on the ground game. I can't see them stopping Chubb and Sony Michel for four quarters, especially after more than a couple of demoralizing losses." Prediction: Georgia 31, Tennessee 14
Sarah Spencer: "I fell victim to the 'This could be the year Georgia doesn't Georgia' hype last week. However, Tennessee is far less talented than Alabama and just had some of the talent it does have dismissed. Just in time for Nick Chubb and company's arrival, without Alabama's stifling defense to make it look bad. Although Georgia's defense may give up some points to quarterback Josh Dobbs and his running and passing versatility, I think Georgia will be too much for Tennessee to handle, even in Neyland Stadium. Prediction: Georgia 38, Tennessee 17
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Butch Jones
Trent Smallwood: "Both Georgia and Tennessee enter Saturday's game coming off a disappointing home loss. I would expect both teams will be playing with a chip on their shoulder, but only one has dealt with multiple distractions over the last week and that's the Vols. Georgia will get the run game going with Chubb and Michel while taking the pressure off the quarterbacks but that won't be the deciding factor. Look for the Bulldogs outside linebackers to have a big day and force a couple of turnovers and Georgia wins the game by 10." Prediction: Georgia 27, Tennessee 17
Dan McDonald: "Georgia has been pretty good in the past at bouncing back from tough losses and any sort of adversity under Mark Richt. Looking back at last year when Todd Gurley got suspended, Richt rallied the troops and went on to win two big road games in a row against two pretty good teams in Missouri and Arkansas. This game against Tennessee has the same sort of feel to it, and I think Georgia will come to play. Tennessee plays good defense and Neyland Stadium is a tough venue for visiting teams, but I expect Georgia to win relatively comfortably and make the seat of Butch Jones just a bit warmer." Prediction: Georgia 24, Tennessee 10
Paul Maharry: "Both UT and UGA are coming off of losses, and this will be a huge game for their players and their respective fan bases. Georgia will finally get a dose of its own medicine this weekend, with the terrific running back duo of Hurd and Alvin Kamara that Tennessee has. Look for both teams to try and establish their running games early, and work to set up the passing game off of the running game's success. Lambert will be the wildcard for UGA. If he is able to perform anywhere near how he did against USC, the Bulldogs should come home with the win." Prediction: Georgia 38, Tennessee 27
Radi Nabulsi: "This is a tough game to predict. Tennessee's recent recruiting classes have been strong; the Volunteers have plenty of great players. Just look at how well they have trounced their competition - through three quarters at least. I fear that, like Alabama did last week, Tennessee wants this game more, i.e. the cornered animal factor. I think Kamara is going to have a big day. Plus, isn't Tennessee due? The Volunteers are not that far away from being undefeated. Granted, there has been some team turmoil but look at how Georgia responded to that last year. The Volunteers feel like they should have won the last two contests with Georgia - and they may be right. Georgia is also full of freshmen and sophomore starters who have never been in a stadium like Neyland. The question for me is this: Did that embarrassing loss to Alabama galvanize this Georgia team? Are they mad as hell? Do they want to quiet the critics? They better be because Tennessee is going to give them trouble again -- but for how long? If it is for the whole game instead of three quarters, watch out. Of course if Georgia does come out with a purpose (Chubb seemed particularly upset last week) and Lambert makes the throws he was supposed to have made last week, this could be a good day for the Bulldogs. Prediction: Georgia 34, Tennessee 27
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