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FROM THE EDITOR: VANCE LEAVY With the off-week now behind the Bulldog Nation, it’s time to get ready for another trip to the South Carolina Hen House. And in case you live under a rock, a roady to Columbia is always a tall task, particularly with the Gamecocks behind the SEC eight ball after the trouncing they took from Texas A&M two weeks ago.

But as we all know, if anyone is up for the challenge, it’s Steve Spurrier. Without question, he will have his team ready, which is why we here at Bulldawg Illustrated have called in the Sandstorm Avengers.

And there’s plenty to avenge from Georgia’s last two visits to Williams-Brice Stadium, particularly from two years ago. In case you’ve forgotten, our Bulldogs were crushed in all phases from the opening play.

And South Carolina’s popular rally song Sandstorm blasted through the air all night long. And of course, their chicken call was equally annoying.

The thought of the two occurring so often still leaves me nauseous.

But things can be different this Saturday and who better to lead our Sandstorm Avenger’s than Todd Gurley and defensive coordinator, Jeremy Pruitt. Both were magnificent in Georgia’s triumphant opening win versus Clemson.

As we all know by now, Gurley is a man amongst boys. However, two years ago in Columbia, it was just the opposite for UGA’s then freshman.

The Gamecock defensive was nasty and swarming and completely shutdown Gurley and everybody else on the Georgia offense. It was tough to

watch.

Now, Gurley gets his opportunity to avenge that disastrous evening.

And the same goes for many of his offensive lineman. I can’t wait to see how our boys in red and black respond to the deafening sounds from the garnet and black fans.

I’m fired up, aren’t you?

And on the defensive side of the ball, led by the likes of Herrera, Floyd and Jenkins, it’s obvious that Coach Pruitt’s way of doing things is being well received. Saturday’s game will be a huge next step towards this defense really showing what they are made of.

Will our guys rise to the challenge?

My money, says yes!

Enough rah, rah from me. Let’s get it on and that starts with me telling you what all you will find in this issue.

Our sports’ guys Logan Booker, Jeff Dantzler and Murray Poole have outdone themselves with their articles. Logan’s From the Sidelines (page 4) had Cheri teary eyed. She knew Todd Gurley was a spectacular running back, but didn’t realize how supportive he is of his teammates.

And using some stellar Star Wars references, JD (page 5) dares this 2014 team to be great. And Murray Poole (page 17) introduces our Stats that Matter feature. We came up with a handful of stats/factors that we deem most important for success for Georgia. And each week, Murray will dole out the results. As you can imagine, the Stats that Matter from the Clemson game checked out nicely for our Bulldogs. Of course, there’s even more sports coverage in this issue, but

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I’m going to let you turn the pages to find out what I’m talking about.

On the social side, Cheri (pages 10-12) has corralled seven recipes from UGA fans that are perfect for your tailgate or Bulldog watching party. A hot cheese loaf, washed down with a Moscow Mule sounds pretty good right about now. And don’t miss the Q&A (page 9) with UGA alumnus Erika Hollinshead Ward. It’s always great to see folks like her revel about their days in Athens. And no issue of BI is complete without our fan photos and we have a ton of them beginning on page 14. How nice was it to again have 95,000 of your closest friends back under one roof?

Unfortunately, there will only be about 10,000 of us in Columbia on Saturday when the sounds of Sandstorm will shake the rafters at the start of the game. But that’s ok, because we are there to be Avengers.

The goal is simple for the fans and the team. Perform well enough on the field (and in the stands) to shut down that overplayed, annoying song. See you there, Sandstorm Avengers … Go Dawgs!

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Fans from across the state finally had their chance to get back between the hedges last week as the long-rivaled Clemson Tigers came to town and paid visit. A historic series which many think should happen more often; myself included. And while you were either in the Sanford Stadium stands or watching with friends and family at home, I once again had the privilege of walking the sidelines with names like Herschel Walker, Tavarres King and Mohamed Massaquoi.

Todd Gurley is the ultimate teammate

And while Herschel received his usual onslaught of photo and autograph requests, and King was convincing Massaquoi about how good he would have been if he played in the current Mike Bobo offense, another nightlong observation is what truly stood out.

Todd Gurley is not only the best running back in America, but also perhaps the best teammate on earth.

Unless you hone in on him at all times on the sidelines, you’ll never know this.

When he is not taking a toss right sweep for 52-yards and a touchdown, or providing a quick answer to an opponents score with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, he is simply a coaches dream when it pertains to getting the rest of the team motivated around him.

Never will you find Gurley sitting by himself, waiting for the call to continue to put up the freakish numbers he has proven capable of. No, instead you’ll find the

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junior running back from Tarboro, North Carolina inside the defensive huddle. Or perhaps sitting in on an offensive line session while the defense is going its job on the field.

of encouragement and excitement … Gurley.

And when he is afforded a breather while young pups named Sony Michel or Nick Chubb get their turn to shine, Gurley is anything but sitting on the bench hydrating by himself. Instead he walks the sidelines with the team, encouraging his teammates to basically do their best impressions of him and get the ball in the end zone.

In a modern day sports world driven by social media and self-branding, somebody with Gurley’s skill and star-power seems like the perfect candidate to only use the University of Georgia as an off ramp to one day reach the NFL. Instead, the young man seems to have embraced everything we love about college football, while being a teammate worthy of sharing the sidelines with players of all levels, and soon the trophy cases with players of his level.

When Chubb ran for his 47-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, the first person that was not on the field during the play to meet him and give him a giant hug

So keep an eye on Gurley next time you’re in Sanford Stadium during times he is not on the field, and you’ll get a better taste of what I see, from the sidelines.

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“On your strengths rely, the key to victory it is,” a wise and sage Jedi Master would advise the Bulldogs heading into a contest of Galactic import against an Imperial leader who has achieved the vengeance of youth by making the good people of Georgia suffer like no enemy leader ever.

And into the raucous den of the enemy, with an enormous target emblazoned across the collective chest, do the Bulldogs venture.

Certainly not even the most ardent and confident of Georgia supporters thought or think that the results of the first week of the season will mean a thing in Columbia. So the fact that then No. 9 South Carolina got trounced before a stunned home crowd at Williams-Brice Stadium 52-28 by supposedly rebuilding Texas A&M, while Georgia unleashed a fourth quarter performance for the ages in a 45-21 triumph over the Tigers of Clemson in Athens, that means absolutely nothing when it comes to what will happen as toe meets leather at 3:37 p.m.

Saturday afternoon.

If Georgia wins by 24, cold drinks are on me.

This one means so much.

Georgia’s playoff and Southeastern Conference championship hopes were only bolstered by the explosive fourth quarter onslaught in the win over Clemson. Heisman Trophy candidate Todd Gurley, the best player in the country, headlines an impressive stable of tailbacks who ran wild against the Tigers.

Georgia’s special teams dominated Clemson’s, and the second half defense was extraordinary. The Bulldogs held the Tigers to just 15 second half yards.

So impressive was that fourth period, in which Georgia outscored Clemson 21-0 and took a knee deep in Tiger territory with time running down, that the Bulldogs shot up six places in the poll, from No. 12 to No. 6 and even picked up a first place vote.

Momentum is on the shoulders of the red and black.

Fleeting, though, momentum is.

South Carolina finds itself in a similar position to Georgia a year ago. The Bulldogs, following a season opening loss to Clemson in Death Valley, had to beat South Carolina, or the season was sunk. Georgia prevailed 41-30 and got on a roll. Unfortunately, injuries and self-inflicted wounds wound up sinking the Bulldogs top ten hopes into an 8-5 finish. The loss by the Gamecocks was one of only two in a third successive 11-2 campaign. For those not familiar with the Gamecocks history prior to the arrival of Mastermind Spurrier, three straight

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11-2 seasons equates leaving the cave directly to landing on the moon.

Now the Gamecocks, who like Georgia, entered the campaign with SEC Championship Game and playoff aspirations, absolutely have to have this one, or any of those hopes are virtually dead.

They will pull out all the stops and lay everything on the line. Enter your cliché here. Georgia “burned the boats” a year ago. The Gamecocks will do the same.

When it comes to the mental games, Georgia’s players have spent a week in class, on campus and on social media reading how great they are. South Carolina’s had the opposite, and for a few extra days thanks to the Thursday night kickoff, prior to their get-well game with East Carolina.

Suddenly, Georgia is wearing the target and the South Carolina is the hunter.

For Mark Richt, who doesn’t talk a ton of history, it is easy to remind his team just how tough Columbia is. On the last two visits, the Dogs have been kicked around.

South Carolina rode the sensational Marcus Lattimore to the tune of 37 carries for 184 yards and a pair of touchdowns in just his second game ever, to push Georgia around in a 17-6 victory in 2010. That was the first sign of trouble, two games, for then-new defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, who’s troops were grossly outmanned up the middle where Lattimore did the majority of his ground acquisition.

Then in 2012, the Bulldogs were annihilated. A great Georgia team that came within an eyelash of capturing the SEC championship and playing for the national title, was bludgeoned, embarrassed and humiliated 35-7 in Columbia.

That Georgia team redeemed itself with a victory over then undefeated, second ranked Florida in Jacksonville. Great teams must beat other great teams away from home.

Will this Georgia team wind up great?

Saturday in Columbia will give a Wookie-sized clue.

Here’s what Georgia has to do: Don’t get too cute. Let the offense, let the team, run through Gurley. Even when he doesn’t touch it, having him on the field opens up everything. Sony Michele and Nick Chubb had smashing debuts and appear to be superb counter-punchers and future all-stars themselves. Get the ball in the hands of the players the opposition fears. Georgia wasted too many first half possessions in the win over Clemson. That can’t be afforded at Williams-Brice.

Step two is for Hutson Mason to play in the style of championship Georgia quarterbacks Buck Belue and John Lastinger.

Make the plays, but don’t force it and make the big mistakes.

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He avoided turnovers against Clemson and that’s a big reason the Bulldogs won. A crowd-igniting turnover at South Carolina would be toxic. Until Malcolm Mitchell and Justin Scott-Wesley return, Georgia doesn’t have the big play, game-breaking, downfield threat at receiver. So making the accurate throws on the intermediary and short routes, while protecting that precious pigskin is essential for the fifth-year senior, who now has wins over Tech and Clemson as a starter.

On defense, will we see the Bulldogs of the first or second half? Or a combination? Well, with these backs, if Georgia’s defense plays like it did in the second half – anything more than 15 yards and a shutout per 30 minutes is now unacceptable, right? – and has a special team’s performance like the one in the opener, make room in the trophy case. It starts against South Carolina with not giving up the big running play to a fine pair of backs and getting to senior quarterback Dylan Thompson.

He throws the deep ball well and can make the big throw. He threw the game-winning touchdown in the closing seconds to knock off Michigan in the Outback Bowl on January 1, 2013.

Georgia must get pressure. Great players have to play great to win big games. Hello Leonard Floyd, Jordan Jenkins and Amarlo Herrera – and maybe some more Lorenzo Carter – in Columbia. The Gamecocks have fleet receivers who will put this patchwork Georgia secondary to the test. If Thompson has time, Georgia has trouble.

And oh that kicking game. Such a source of pain, anguish and disappointment last season, and too many times in recent years. It was a well-documented disaster a year ago. Against Clemson, it was a rousing success. Gurley ran a kickoff back 100-plus yards. Clemson missed a field goal. Marshall Morgan, who had a great year last season, made a field goal. There was the big hit by Tim Kimbrough on the kickoff return with Georgia leading 31-21 that sent a powerful message. Reggie Davis caught the punts, and Colin Barber and Adam Erickson gave Georgia huge field position advantages with great punting followed by superb coverage. It was a sight to behold. It was championship special teams. Do it again Dogs.

Finally, the moment. The big picture. The game. Is Georgia confident or cocky? Saturday will tell. When something goes wrong, will the Bulldogs wilt like they did in Columbia in 2012, or rise to the occasion like they did in Jacksonville that very same season? Can the Bulldogs handle the pressure, the stage and every barrel that Battleship Spurrier will have firing?

Georgia will put itself in an enviable position by slaying the Sith.

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By Murray Poole SOUTH CAROLINA Bulldawg Illustrated Georgia was most impressive in the season-opening 45-21 pasting of the Clemson Tigers but, now, following an open date this past weekend, the Bulldogs are facing the rugged challenge of venturing into Columbia, S.C. this coming Saturday.

And I don’t have to remind Bulldawg Nation VANDERBILT what happened when Georgia last visited Williams-Brice Stadium ... two years ago when Steve Spurrier’s Gamecocks totally embarrassed the Bulldogs to the tune of 35-7.

You can bet it’s going to be an angry bunch of ‘Cocks come Saturday at 3:30 p.m. (CBS-TV). Although South Carolina did rebound to topple East Carolina this past weekend, the Gamecocks are still smarting from their stunning 52-28 thrashing at the hands of Texas A&M in that Thursday night contest that kicked off the 2014 collegiate season.

And you can also bet with their backs squarely against the wall and needing to knock off Georgia to keep their SEC East title hopes alive, the ‘Cocks will be pulling out all the stops to run the Bulldogs back to Athens with their tails between their legs.

So, that said, what are the Big Five factors Georgia is going to have to overcome when it crosses the state line into the Palmetto state on Saturday?

They are as follows:

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Aggies did in their demolition of SC week before last.

2. Head Coach Steve Spurrier The ol’ ball coach must go near the top of this list.

Since the 1966 Bulldogs rocked Spurrier and Florida on his way to the Heisman Trophy that year, he’s loved paying Georgia back in a big way. His Gator teams hammered the Bulldogs nearly every year in the 1990s and though Mark Richt has gone 5-4 against Spurrier since the latter arrived at Carolina in 2005, Spurrier will always have enough “ball plays” drawn up to give Georgia all it can handle. Truth is, Jeremy Pruitt’s defense will have to be ready for anything going against an offensive mastermind like Stephen Orr Spurrier.

3. Junior tailback Mike Davis This 5-9, 223-pound Atlanta native was picked on some preseason All-America teams and despite being slowed by injury in the debacle with Texas A&M when he rushed for only 19 yards on six carries, a Davis at full strength is capable of punishing an opposing defense. Clearly, the Georgia stop-em gang, which pitched the second-half shutout against Clemson, can’t let Davis continually gain big yards off-tackle, which would allow the Cocks to play ball control and keep Gurley and company on the sidelines.

4. Senior defensive tackle J.T. Surratt A fifth-year senior who is Carolina’s only returning starter on the D-line, this 6-2, 310-pounder has also been named to some All-SEC preseason squads. Georgia’s offensive guards simply have to achieve a stalemate with Surratt, can’t allow him to disrupt the flow of the Bulldog attack.

5. Senior quarterback Dylan Thompson

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Connor Shaw is no longer around but the 6-3, 218-pound Thompson has the arm to inflict pain on the Bulldogs’ young secondary, that is, if the UGA defensive backs aren’t ready to play Saturday. Although he was erratic in the blowout loss to A&M, Thompson still completed 20-of-40 attempts for 366 yards and four touchdowns, with one interception. Like they did in the second half vs. the Clemson QBs, the Georgia pass rushers need to be in Thompson’s face the game long.

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By Logan Booker Bulldawg Illustrated With the University of Georgia coming off its biggest opening game victory in recent memory, optimisms are high around campus. But all could come crashing down quickly as the boys are set to make a trip to Columbia, South Carolina this weekend to play their first SEC game against an always pesky Gamecocks team lead by one of the true cuss words around the state of Georgia: Steve Spurrier.

And although Carolina has already suffered an embarrassing home loss to Texas A&M, and didn’t exactly manhandle East Carolina this past weekend, never count on anything when the Dawgs and Cocks get together.

And in order for Dawg fans to continue their fresh excitement of a season that currently provides so many possibilities, five things must happen this Saturday afternoon in Columbia.

1. Todd Gurley must be Todd Gurley If this seems like an obvious one, you’re absolutely right. It is. But what Gurley showed the nation against

Clemson is what he needs to continue to show in order for the Georgia offense to be efficient. When he is healthy, he may be the most worthy running back to come through Athens in the last 34 years of the proverbial Herschel Walker comparison.

While there are some solid runners behind him, Gurley is undoubtedly the leader of this offense, and must remain there.

2. The offensive line needs a replay of Clemson One of the biggest question marks going into the season proved to be a very solid unit against Clemson, only allowing one sack while opening up plenty of holes for the running backs to get through. And in order for item No. 1 to work at its maximum potential, the offensive line must do what it did in the opener while on the road.

The hostile crowd will be much louder when Georgia is on offense, and its now time to see if this unit is what many think they may be.

able, he did not try and force throws or go downfield when he didn’t have to. He needs to let the South Carolina defense sell out on the run and find his worthy receivers on short routes to keep them honest.

With the lack of a downfield threat, handing the ball off – a lot – and not overdoing it in the pass game will be key.

4. Keep on rolling, Amarlo Herrera Leonard Floyd and Jordan Jenkins may be talked about more on the defense than anybody else, but Amarlo Herrera has continued to be the “Mr. Everywhere” linebacker who always seems to be left out of conversations.

Leading the team with 12 tackles and two sacks against Clemson, Herrera needs to continue to be a surprise threat to keep his other linebackers able to penetrate from other sides.

His play continues to be key in Jeremy Pruitt’s new blitz-happy attack.

3. Hutson Mason needs to be efficient, not a star

5. Katharyn Richt

Hutson Mason did exactly what he needed to do against Clemson to keep the offense moving. While 18-26 and 131 yards is more than accept-

What? The head coach’s wife made the big-five? Yes she did. As the “water girl,” she will be crucial when playing a 3:30 p.m. game in Colum-

bia in early September. It will be as hot as it sounds. Many were hoping this game would be played at night, but instead the heat and humidity South Carolina is famous for will be in full force. Not only will players need to stay super-hydrated, but if you’re making the trip, consider packing those coolers with some liquid IVs to go with your other concoctions of choice.

Safe travels to all who are going!

And keep an eye on these big-five keys to a Georgia win and rights to the driver’s seat in the SEC East.

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Spotlight on University of Georgia Graduates Every Thursday, Cheri Leavy shares a Q&A with a Bulldog Belle on BulldawgIllustrated.com.

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Share a favorite memory from your time at UGA: I’ve had so many wonderful memories at UGA, I’m smiling as I type this… each home game at Sanford Stadium was like attending the largest party ever. Win or lose the Bulldog spirit remained enthusiastic and hopeful. I was a Georgia Girl for two years and had some of the best times with my fellow recruiters, coaches, players, and their families.

One thing few people know about you:

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

Family: Husband is Chris Ward and I have 5 children ranging from ages 7-newborn

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Bulldogs know how to entertain and in the spiritTOP of the season, these fans share some football fare that scores big at their tailgates.

Dale Hughes UGA Law Class of 1986 Kennesaw, Georgia Bacon-wrapped Pickled Watermelon Rind 1 pound of bacon 1 jar pickled watermelon rind (hard to find but can be ordered online-- It sounds like something Walmart might have, but they did not.)

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Whitney Pfohl UGA Junior Atlanta, Georgia Cowboy Caviar 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 2 bunches green onions, chopped 2 avocados, chopped (add right before serving) 4 tomatoes, chopped 1 cup black eyed peas, rinsed and drained 1 cup cut, white shoe peg corn, rinsed and drained

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut bacon slices into smaller pieces and wrap pieces of watermelon rind with the bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place bacon-wrapped pieces on a cookie sheet and cook for 17-20 minutes. Time could vary because of thickness of bacon.

Enjoy!

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Heat in the oven at home, wrap tightly, and it’ll be warm when you arrive at the tailgate.

Emily Cohen UGA Junior San Antonio, Texas Cheesy Hot Chips potatoes canola oil lemon pepper salt shredded cheddar cheese bacon pieces green onion sour cream Slice the potatoes super thin and fry in boiling canola oil. When brown, remove the potato chips from oil and put onto a baking sheet. Immediately season the chips with lemon pepper and salt to taste. Top with shredded cheese and crispy bacon pieces. Broil the chips in the oven until cheese is melted. Add chopped green onion and sour cream.

1 (2 pound) round sourdough loaf 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese 1½ cups sour cream 8 ounces cream chese 1 bunch of green onion, chopped 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 small jar dried beef, chopped 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles 1 (2-ounce) jar pimentos, drained

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Carefully slice top off bread. Remove bread from center of loaf in square chunks. Toast bread squares on a cookie sheet 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Combine all remaining ingredients. Fill hollowed loaf with cheese mixture. Place top slice on loaf and wrap in foil.

Bake 1½ hours at 325 degrees. Serve with warm toasted bread or chips for dipping. *I’ve been told this one’s a hit with all the men..?!*

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6 fresh eggs 3 Tbs. regular or light mayonnaise 1 Tbs. finely chopped celery 2 tsp. horseradish 1 ½ Tbs. chopped, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp. celery salt Tabasco sauce to taste ½ cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives for garnish

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Place eggs in stockpot and add enough water to cover 1 inch above them. Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove eggs and plunge in ice water to cool. Peel, cut in half, and remove yolks, leaving whites intact. Place yolks in a mixing bowl.

Cheese-Wrapped Olives 1 (10-ounce) block sharp cheddar, room temperature 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup), softened 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. cayenne pepper or more to taste About 40 large green olives with pimentos

Using the back of a fork, mash yolks with mayonnaise until combined.

Stir in celery, horseradish, tomatoes, Worcestershire, celery salt, and Tabasco. Season to taste with black pepper. Mound yolk mixture in each egg white and garnish with olive slices.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Shred cheese using a hand grater or a food processor with cheese-shredding attachment. Combine cheese, butter, flour, salt and pepper in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Process until dough forms a ball and separates from side of processor.

Using hands, roll dough into 1-inch balls and shape 1 ball around each olive, making sure olive is completely covered in dough. Place on ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly browned. Allow to cool before serving.

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Marshall Morgan’s 27-yard field goal in the third quarter that enabled him to tie the SEC record with 18 consecutive field goals made in his career.

Georgia’s 45-21 dismantling of the Clemson Tigers on opening night was a most appropriate game to kick off our “Stats That Matter” feature this football season.

That’s because this game, played in sauna-like conditions between the hedges of Sanford Stadium, had all sorts of statistics that readily jump off the page at you ... offensively, defensively and special teams.

And especially for all of us in Bulldawg Nation who want to pound the rock first behind the power running of Gurley and Marshall - and now Chubb and Michel also - and then go to the play-action pass when the opposing defense stacks the line of scrimmage, this game had to bring smiles of delight to everyone who subscribes to the “Run the Football!” philosophy.

That said, let’s jump right into the different categories of the stats that mattered most in the Bulldogs’ impressive 2014 debut:

Plays of 20-Plus Yards, offense and defense To clearly illustrate how Georgia beat the highly-regarded Tiger defense with the running game, the Bulldogs - when one includes Todd Gurley’s 100-yard kickoff return - had six plays that gained 20 yards or more, and five of those six came on runs. Four went for touchdowns .... Gurley’s 23yard first quarter dash and his second quarter kickoff return, Gurley’s stirring 51-yard gallop in the final quarter and freshman tailback Nick Chubb’s 47-yard tackle-breaking run in the fourth period.

Gurley also had a 38-yard run from scrimmage and several more jaunts that fell just short of the 20-yard mark as he reeled off gainers of 19 and 18 yards. Sony Michel also had a 17-yard run. Only one pass play went for over 20 yards, Hutson Mason’s sideline pass of 23 yards to Michael Bennett in the third quarter.

Conversely, Clemson managed four plays of 20 yards or more and all four came on passes by Tiger quarterbacks Cole Stoudt and Deshaun Watson with one of Watson’s completions being a 30yard TD strike to Charone Peake. The Tigers had no 20-yard gains in the second half when Georgia outscored them 24-0.

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Missed Tackles Redshirt freshman safety Aaron Davis missed an obvious tackle on a Clemson hitch pattern early in the game which resulted in a 38-yard gain, and fellow safety Quincy Mauger also failed to bring a Tiger receiver down following a completion, but both the Bulldog secondary and the defense as a whole began locking up much better as the game moved along.

Yards After Contact Since no official records are kept in this category, it’s difficult to say how many yards the Georgia backs managed after first being hit. But Gurley and Chubb, especially, punished the Clemson defenders to get extra yardage. “They must have had 200 yards after contact,” said head coach Mark Richt. “They (Tigers) just couldn’t get them on the ground.”

Untimely Mistakes (turnovers, penalties, clock management, miscues, etc.)

Not too much to complain about here in the first game. Michael Bennett had a costly fumble at the Clemson 9-yard line in the first quarter, junior cornerback Devin Bowman had a pass interference call that led to the Tigers’ third touchdown, Mason was slapped with an intentional grounding penalty, and eager freshman defensive end Lorenzo Carter drew a roughing-the-passer penalty. Georgia, all told, was penalized eight times for 65 yards but thanks to the Bulldogs’ splendid second-half performance, they were able to overcome the infractions.

Special teams Wins vs. Miscues In contrast to last season, Georgia’s special teams showed remarkable improvement in the opening game. Kick coverage was generally excellent except for one Clemson return to near mid-field, and the Bulldogs’ punters, Collin Barber and Adam Erickson, kept the Tigers pinned deep in their own territory for much of the game with Barber’s first punt sailing 60 yards. And, of course, there was Gurley’s 100-yard kickoff return for a score, and

Third Down Conversions Georgia converted five of its 13 third-down opportunities into first downs while Clemson could only convert seven when the Bulldog defense forced the Tigers into 20 third-down situations.

Turnovers (gained/lost) All even here. In a relatively clean game, turnover-wise, the Bulldogs had a diving interception

by Davis and Clemson recovered the fumble by Bennett.

Red Zone (offense/defense) The Bulldogs cashed in on three of their five scoring opportunities inside the 20 while the Tigers scored two of the just three times they reached the red zone.

Run/Pass Attempts Like we mentioned early on, these numbers in the opening win have to be most pleasing to run-first, pass-second traditionalists. Out of its 67 total plays, Georgia ran the ball 41 times for 328 yards and passed it 26 times for 131 yards.

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Kevin Butler, former University of Georgia legendary kicker and a member of the Georgia radio broadcast team, will each week during the 2014 football season select his offensive, defensive and special teams players of the week for Bulldawg Illustrated.

Here are Butler’s selections and reasons why for the Bulldogs’ 45-21 season-opening win over Clemson Aug. 30.

OFFENSE – Junior tailback Todd Gurley, who ran for a career-high 198 yards on just 15 carries including touchdown runs of 23, 18 and 51 yards. Gurley also tallied a fourth touchdown on the second 100-yard kickoff return of his career en route to earning national offensive player of the week honors.

“With all the hype and the anticipation, Todd did not disappoint anyone in the college football world, much less Georgia,” said Butler. “His 293 total yards is a new UGA record and his punishing runs in the second half were too strong for Clemson to stop and enabled UGA to control the clock and game in the second half. Gurley’s kickoff return was a thing of beauty. I was scared for anyone that might have gotten in his way! He is a special player that could make this a special year.”

DEFENSE – Senior inside linebacker Amarlo Herrera, who led the Bulldogs’ defense to a shutout of the Tigers in the second half by recording 12 total tackles including two sacks for 15 yards in losses and 3.5 tackles-for-loss, for a negative 18 yards for Clemson.

“Amarlo Herrera once again was the model of consistency anchoring the defense against a highly-ranked offense which rang up 38 points on UGA a year ago,” said Butler. “His leadership on a relatively young defensive team will be key to the success of this defense heading into a tough schedule.”

SPECIAL TEAMS – Georgia’s entire kicking game, rather

than a single performer, earns this honor after turning in a tremendous performance to boost both the Bulldogs’ offense and defense in the romp over the 16th-ranked Tigers.

“All phases of the kicking game will start off the season as my player of the game,” said Butler. Coverage, returns, catches, big hits, field goals and flipping the field was a joy to see from all phases of the game. A total of 171 returns yards and great coverage helped UGA control the field position. The coaching changes to the specialty teams that coach Richt made in the off-season have created another dimension to an already talented team. “

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cruiting that you enjoy in Georgia and Florida, so to be consistently good is harder than one year where everything comes together as it did in Auburn last year. Even more impressive, they aren’t dominating people. They’ve had to squeak out a lot of close wins in those three years, but that’s where coaching really comes into play.

What’s your general early take on the season?

How good is South Carolina?

My general take on the season is after years of batting down weak and unsound arguments against a playoff, I am elated that we finally got there. No matter what happens over the argument over No. 4 vs. No. 5. The top three deserving teams will ALL have a chance to win a national championship. If you think the BCS got it right every year - you haven’t been paying close attention. I think the SEC is as good as always, but I don’t know yet if there is a national championship team yet due to all of the quarterback turnover.

They are good, but I don’t think as good as the last three years.

Clowney got all the attention, but he wasn’t alone and a lot of his defensive buddies are in the NFL now. I also believe Conner Shaw single-handedly won you two or three games a year with the plays he made on third down. He was the best quarterback in school history, and you don’t just replace that. They will have another good season, but I don’t see 11 wins.

How good is Georgia?.

In short, Ray Tanner created a baseball superpower - and in the process, helped an athletic program overall gain confidence in what it can do. I really believe the ancillary benefit of Ray’s two national championships is the “why not us” mantra carried over into football the last few years. In addition, Ray gives that program the stability it has lacked for a long time. He’s a man who made his name at South Carolina on the field, and is determined to stay long-term off the field to make the program the best it can be.

the OBC’s legendary career was his ability to change the way he coaches. You CAN teach an old dog - not dawg - new tricks.

When I covered Steve at Florida, if there was a third and 15, you could bet your bottom dollar, a pass was going to travel at least 16 yards through the air. Same thing the first few years I covered him at USC. Today, Steve might go draw play for seven yards, punt the ball, rely on defense, hold onto the lead with ball control, and win 24-20. He’s much more patient and realizes he has to win games there in different ways. Simply put though, while others have talked about it, he truly “changed the culture” there to where players, fans, etc. know they can win there. It’s been less about just outsmarting everyone with x’s and o’s the way he did at Duke & Florida, and more about building a program from the ground up .

He’s approached the job in Columbia like the CEO of the football program more so than he ever did in Gainesville where the talent was immense, and his coaching was chess, while others in the SEC were still mastering checkers.

Talk about the enormous impact of Steve Spurrier at South Carolina.

Did you ever think you would have seen the Gamecocks go 11-2 three straight years?

Who is your playoff Final Four?

FSU, Oklahoma, Georgia, Oregon.

Who plays in Atlanta for the SEC title?

Georgia vs. Alabama.

Talk about the enormous impact of Ray Tanner at South Carolina.

It’s kind of funny, but people forget how long it took Steve to go to the next level in Columbia. His first five years, they were a 7-5 program, and the fan base was getting restless. Obviously the talent has been upgraded, but what added to the legend of

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No. Honestly no. I would have predicted one SEC title before three straight 11-win seasons. To me, that’s actually harder to do at a program like USC. You just don’t have the numbers in re-

SOUTH CARO On paper---very good. I love the addition of Pruitt at DC. They needed to play a different style and with much more discipline. If they get their playmakers back at WR, you’re looking at the best offense in the SEC in my opinion. Will Mason be able to come with the key play in those two or three conference games that come down to the wire? That will be the key. Beat South Carolina though, and I see a trip to the Dome in December.

What does Georgia need to do to win the game?

Not reinventing the wheel here…..Gurley, Gurley, and more Gurley. Make them stop him. Take advantage of young corners South Carolina has on defense. The defense looked baffled and confused against A&M, and I’m not sure they’ll have it all figured out in week three. Defensively, don’t let the speedster WR’s get deep on you. They can run the “go” route as well as any group in the league, but I’m not sure they have good possession receivers right now.

Who do you think will win the game?

I’ll take Georgia in a close game. USC will be full of vinegar after what happened in week one and what happened last year in Athens. They really must win the game to have a shot of going to Atlanta. However, I think if Georgia plays a “clean” game, they’ll win it. I’ll take Georgia 31-27.

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Defending national champion Georgia was coming off a tough 13-3 loss at eventual national champion Clemson. The Bulldogs turned the ball over an astounding nine times – so to lose at the national champs by only 10, that says a lot. With the 15 game winning streak over, it was time for the Bulldogs to return to work and not let a still potentially great season come off the tracks. Georgia did just that. A dominating defense had one of its best days of the seasons, delivering a shutout in a 24-0 bounce-back victory over South Carolina between the hedges that would get the Bulldogs back rolling again. Georgia would go on to repeat as Southeastern Conference champions with a 10-1 regular season record. Nine of the wins came by double digits, with the 26-21 the second in Jacksonville being the exception.

The Bulldogs defense gave up just 98 points the entire regular season. Leading the charge was a tremendous defensive line, one of the best in school history. Defensive tackle Jimmy Payne was an All-American, nose tackle Eddie “Meat Cleaver” Weaver was All-Southeastern Conference, and defensive end Freddie Gilbert a future AllAmerican performer. Tim Crowe and Dale Carver were outstanding at tackle and end, as the Bulldogs front was un-blockable by opposing offensive lines for the entire campaign. That was evident in Athens, as the Gamecocks couldn’t go anywhere against the star-studded Bulldog front. It was a tremendous rebound victory for one of the greatest teams and most outstanding defensive lines in school history.

After going through some lean years, Georgia put together a tremendous season in 1997 under the watch of College Football Hall of Fame coach Jim Donnan. En route to a 10-2 campaign and top ten national ranking, the Bulldogs rolled past South Carolina 31-15 on a hot afternoon between the hedges.

That 1997 red and black squad was star studded, led by tailback Robert Edwards, wide receiver Hines Ward and do-everything cornerback Champ Bailey. Georgia drew first blood and pushed the lead to 21-6 late in the first half. Then the Bulldogs broke it open, as Bailey broke on a pass and hauled the interception back for a touchdown.

Georgia would hold the Gamecocks at bay and cruise to victory at Sanford Stadium.

Bailey would go on to earn All-Southeastern Conference honors in 1997, capping the campaign with a tremendous performance in the Bulldogs 33-6 pounding of Wisconsin in the Outback Bowl. The following year, Bailey was a unanimous AllAmerican and the top two-way player in the country, finishing seventh in the Heisman Trophy balloting. The victory over South Carolina was the starting point of the season that turned around Georgia football.

The big play was made by one of Georgia’s greatest ever players, Roland “Champ” Bailey.

Things were looking bleak for the Bulldogs before a rocking packed house at Williams-Brice Stadium, as the Gamecocks raced to a 16-0 first half lead.

South Carolina’s defense did most of the scoring.

The Gamecocks got a 2-0 lead on a safety. All-American safety Ko Simpson returned an interception 57 yards for a touchdown to take a 16-0 lead. The offense finally got going, but Georgia settled for a couple of first half field goals, as the Gamecocks defense held in the red zone. In the second half, the Bulldogs passing attack struck and the talented defense shut South Carolina down. The trigger man of the Georgia offense was one of the best quarterbacks in Bulldog history, the lefthander, David Greene. Georgia’s first touchdown came on a 12-yard pass from Greene to Tyson Browning. Trailing 1613, the Dogs finally got on top, as Greene hit Reggie Brown in stride on a sideline route for a 22-yard touchdown, putting Georgia on top 20-16. The Bulldogs held on to win by the count of 20-16. Greene would end his career at Georgia on top of the record book in numerous passing records, and the Bulldogs sported a 43-10 record with the lefthander behind center. One of his top performances came while leading the comeback charge in the second half at South Carolina.

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