Same As it Ever Was

Ever since early Sept, when this amazing blog was born, we've been espousing (or just spouting about) the glorious virtues of running the football.

So now that the season has ended, & we are sitting at a very mediocre 8-5 (albeit the 13th straight season of 8+ wins, & the 10 straight under Richt), let's take a look at some stats.

See if you can find a pattern here.

- In the 5 losses:

* We were outrushed 823 to 546.
* Per game, that's 165 to 109 in favor of the opponent
* Per game, we avg 31 carries in the 5 losses

- In the 8 wins:

* We outrushed the opponent 1,547 to 843
* Per game, that's 193 to 105 in our favor
* Per game, we avg 37 carries in the 8 wins

So, to Coach Richt & to Coach Bobo...I hate to say "we told you so", because technically we did not (both coaches declined interviews & would not answer their doorbells).

However, team RTDB was spot on this year. No, it does not take a genius or a wily old veteran, or even Tim Tebow to know that running the ball more often & more effectively than your opponent - especially in the SEC - leads to many wins & few losses.

In closing, I would like to point out to all offensive coaches at UGA that all 6 of our top rushers in 09 (including 2 FB's) are returning in 2010.

Also, it is worth noting the following:

- Vince Vance is the only OL who will not be back in 2010
- Trinton Sturdivant will return (assuming his karma hasn't completely run out) next year, & we have 2-3 big time hosses signed for 2010.
- The starting QB next yr (Murray or Mettenberger right?) will come in having thrown a grand total of 0 passes for 0 yds in his college career.

This all points to a new blog next season, as RTDB has run it's course. You like that? You know what they say - always end on a high note & always keep em' wanting more.

Just a hunch, but since Kade Weston, Jeff Owens, Geno Atkins & Roderick Battle will all be playing on Sundays in 2010, perhaps "Please Stop Letting the Other Team Rush For 350 Yards Every Game" will be the new name.

PSLTOTRFTYEG.
Yup - that sounds good.