Sorry, I couldn't resist. But after much review of the UGA vs South Carolina GameCOCKS game this past weekend, I wanted to bring something to everyone's attention that may not have STUCK OUT as much as some other things.
While much was made of the UGA defense in this game, supposedly giving up 38 pts, I think the story of this game lies in the offense. However, I do not think that the 38 pts scored by South Cackalacka is not entirely on the defense. 2 turnovers inside of the UGA 30, and another returned for a TD definitely played a role in the offensive outburst by the GameCOCKS. The UGA D did hold the COCKS offense to 5 red zone field goals, which had to make Stephen Garcia feel like a WEINER.
My story lies with our COX. COX quitely had a very solid game against the COCKS. 17-24 (70.8 %) for 201 yds 2 td's 1 int. Now, I was at the game on Saturday, so I waited to see the replay of the game (actually watching it about 3 times) before forming any opinion. What I started thinking was, how did ol' Stafford fare against these same COCKS...
2006- 8-19 (42%) for 171 yds 3 ints
2007- 19-44 (43%) for 213 yds 1 int
2008- 15-25 (60%) for 146 yds
Things that make you go "hmmmm". Now Stafford, of course, was the first overall pick in the draft this past season. COX seems to have outplayed Staffy-poo against this common opponent, and arch nemesis.
My question is, do we read into this? Is this reason for hope amidst the fog of the "BONER" plays that kept this game close? I think so. South Carolina may not be an offensive jugernaut, but they are damn solid on defense. After taking a look at our COX, it seems that he out performed Stafford against this team. Just food for thought...
cox had a better oline
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