Race for The Heisman - LB Avery Thomas (Georgia)

[MacroGuru]

Not a bad overall week.

My final stats for the game were

7 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 5 sacks

The crazy thing was Tony Taylor, his INT stats looked like a WR's as he made 3 INT's for 158 yards and 2 TD's.

We also received our first commitment for the season.

a 4 star DT from North Chicago. His name is Deonne Williams. The kid looks good, I met him after the game. He is about 6'3" and 295 pounds. He should be a solid addition to our DL.

Also, whispering from the Bowl World has us more than likely slated to participate in the Outback Bowl. But that all depends on how we play against Georgia Tech and the news there is not good. With D.J. and Joe out in the QB position, we are relying on Blake Barnes to lead us in one of the most heated games out there.

[MacroGuru]

Week 14

#10 at #22

Wow, this state is crazy about this game. I thought the BYU - Utah rivalry from home was nuts, they have nothing compared to this. Again, another torrential downpour is looking to make this a messy game.

1st Quarter

Georgia Tech comes right out after us, attacking us in the air, and using it to set up the run game. Eventually, they run it in from 4 yards out.

Georgia 0 Georgia Tech 7

a couple of rough drives by both teams ensue, and then Tony Taylor ends up picking of Georgia Tech's QB.

However, we promptly turn it over on a bobbled exchange between Blake and Danny.

Tech takes advantage of the fumble and they are able to run it in from 29 yards out.

Georgia 0 Georgia Tech 14

Several series goes by, and we are able to recover a fumble just as the quarter comes to a close.

2nd Quarter

We were able to generate a little offense but not much, and Andy Bailey was able to come in and nail a 44 yd FG.

Georgia 3 Georgia Tech 14

Tech answered right back driving down the field, and racking up another score, this time from 1 yard out.

Georgia 3 Georgia Tech 21

Tech recovered another fumble, as time was winding down, but a blitz from the outside, and my collision with their QB left him with a sore leg at the end of the half.

3rd Quarter

Opening the quarter up, we were driving the ball down the field well, but 2 sacks put us deep in Tech territory.

Andy lines up a 51 yard FG, and he is able to slice it through the uprights in the rain. What an amazing kick.

Georgia 6 Georgia Tech 21

Wearing the defense down isn't that hard to do, especially when our offense isn't generating anything. Tech is taking advantage of it. This time by the account of a 70 yard rushing TD.

Georgia 6 Georgia Tech 28

We are able to generate some offense, and eventually Danny is able to carry one in from 16 yards out. We attempt to go for 2, and we fail, miserably.

Georgia 12 Georgia Tech 28

The defense comes out refreshed, and a little pumped, and we are able to knock their RB around, and force a fumble that we recover. The very next play Blake is injured.

Sean comes out immediately, and starts to lead the offense down the field. Eventually he takes it in from 18 yards out on an option.

Georgia 19 Georgia Tech 28

We thought we were churning something, but a quick 3 and out, and a heavy dose of a ground game by Tech hurt us. They ended up taking one in from 56 yard out, on the ground.

Georgia 19 Georgia Tech 36

Sean comes out, and is leading the offense down the field, but he is finally forced to audible to a pass where he promptly throws an INT.

Tech takes advantage of it, and marches the ball down the field and hits a 22 yard pass for the TD.

Georgia 19 Georgia Tech 43

Tech then proceeds to recover a bobled exchange between Sean and Danny.

The very next play, they hit a 23 yard pass for a TD as time expires.

Georgia 19 Georgia Tech 50

4th Quarter

And just like that, we are all but out of the game. It was amazing the momentum swing that hit the team with this.

Sean is still out there, leading the team, and he eventually is able to find A.J Bryant from 18 yards out.

Georgia 26 Georgia Tech 50

Tech continues to move the ball on us, down the field, run, run, pass, pass, run, run, and honestly, there was a time I didn't know what to expect, and they caught us flat footed.

Anyways, they managed another score. This time a 2 yard pop up the middle.

Georgia 26 Georgia Tech 57

A quick 3 and out, let Tony Taylor do his defensive thing, and that was another INT against this offense. To bad ours was not able to do anything with it.

And to add insult to injury, Tech went for a FG from 40 yards out, and managed to make it as time expired.

Final Score

Georgia 26 Georgia Tech 60

[MacroGuru]

Wow, we received a serious ass kicking by Georgia Tech, but I figured it was on it's way with us being down to one true QB. Sean is a great guy, but there is only so much he can do.

My final stats from last game sucked. 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss.

However, we were able to name another 4 star recruit. A free saftey from Cliffside Park, New Jersey.

Martin Harris
Cliffside Park, NJ
5'11" 185 lbs

With the Week 15 BYE, we are able to see if the rumors are true, which they generally are.

After the games are played in Week 15, coach gets the call. We are invited to the Outback Bowl to play against Ohio State.

I am pretty excited, I will be playing in my first ever bowl game.

[MacroGuru]

#19 at #16

A bright sunny day in Tampa Bay with a sell out crowd helps me realize that for the next 4 years I do not want to celebrate New Years Eve outside of playing football. This atmosphere is wild. The girls here are hot, in fact, I have met a girl that is an incoming freshman next year, she is definately on my list of follow ups.

Ohio State has a potent WR that we must control or attempt to contain. We are not that concerned with their running game.

However, one major plus for this game, we have ALL of our QB's back. That's right, D.J. will be joining and starting this game. Joe has seemed to take it ok, I have talked with him a bit about it. He has said, D.J is gone after this year, and I will take the reigns, people know I can win, I just need to prove it again.

1st Quarter

The first quarter is pretty much a stalemate as we are feeling each other out, and just trying to get a gauge of how the other team is.

The only score was a result of a 38 yard OSU FG.

Georgia 0 Ohio State 3

2nd Quarter

We closed out the first quarter with us generating a solid drive. OSU is having a rough time playing against D.J. he hads that element of scrambling, and the ability to tuck the ball and run.

A couple of scrambles by D.J. forces the defense honest and we begin our attack.

Danny Wade takes a TD in from the 1 yard line.

Georgia 7 Ohio State 3

A quick 3 and out sets us up for a quick score, and D.J. uses their honesty to his advantage. He is able to hit Sean Bailey in stride from 44 yards out for the score.

Georgia 14 Ohio State 3

Ohio counters on 3rd down of the next series as they go after Demario Minter. They connect for a 71 yard TD Pass.

Georgia 14 Ohio State 10

On the sideline D.J. say the score and said he was not to be out done, and went right out. With 2 plays, he hits Bryan McClendon for a 70 yard TD strike.

They both come off the field laughing, knowing they could do it almost any time they wanted to.


Georgia 21 Ohio State 10

The next series, I am able to blitz from the outside. I come across, and crush their QB as he releases the ball. He goes down, I hear him grunt with the hit, and then he is moaning in pain underneath me.

I quickly get up. Their trainers are out on the field immediately. Looking at the jumbo screen, it doesn't look to bad, maybe a knee sprain, or something. But he does walk off the field on his own.

After they punt it, D.J. turns around and throws an INT. But the defense stiffens and Blue gets an INT. We were unable to generate much of an offense and were forced to punt.

Tony Taylor steps up next series and gets another INT. Our offense was not able to generate much and was forced to punt with time winding down. I was able to close out the half with a sack.

Georgia 21 Ohio State 10

3rd Quarter

The 3rd turns into OSU's little party. They stuffed us most of the quarter, and moved the ball pretty much when they wanted.

Towards the end, they were able to connect up, and get another long distance TD. This one from 58 yards out in the air.

Georgia 21 Ohio State 17

As we were driving down the field, looking like we were going to get another TD. D.J. threw an INT into the End Zone. ending the quarter.

4th Quarter

We were able to shut down OSU after the end zone interception. Following the punt return, D.J. leads the offense down the field, and he hooks up with Sean Bailey again from 37 yards out.

Georgia 28 Ohio State 17

OSU has to quickly counter, and we knew they would, however there wasn't much Tim Jennings and Blue could do. They both blew their assignments and were put out of position. 63 yards later, the OSU WR is jogging into the end zone. OSU is also able to convert the 2 points.

Georgia 28 Ohio State 25

D.J. is ranting and going off on the offense on the sideline, he is challanging them, to take it up a notch, to push it, to finish this one with a win.

The offense takes him to heart as they move the ball down the field without much effort. Brannan Southerland punches one in from the 1 yard line.


Georgia 35 Ohio State 25

OSU generates their own drive, with 2 lucky 3rd down plays to keep them alive including a stupid PI penalty on Demario.

OSU runs the score in from the 8 yard line.

Georgia 35 Ohio State 32

With less than a two minutes remaining, D.J. takes the ball and generates a drive, eating the clock, and getting within scoring range. He wants to pass the ball, and drops back, he looks left, he looks right, and he tucks it and runs to the right, he is pushing for the end zone, and he leaps, and is leveled at the 1 yard line by their LB. a nice 23 yard run.

Coach calls the time out. Not much of a secret here on what we are going to do. We send the jumbo line up out, and D.J. just gives the ball to Brannan who punches it in again, from 1 yard out. With 10 seconds left, the game is ours.

Georgia 42 Ohio State 32

3 failed pass plays later, the final seconds tick off and we are winners of the Outback Bowl.

D.J. is awarded the MVP of the game, which he thoroughly deserved. Hopefully he is able to land in the NFL next year.

FINAL SCORE

Georgia 42 Ohio State 32

[MacroGuru]

What a crazy game. It was fun. And I didn't do great, but I also did not do to bad.

My final states for the game was 4 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 sack.

We head for Georgia, somewhat satisfied with our season. The what if pundits will emerge now though.

What if D.J. would have been healthy for the season, where would we be. To me, it's all good, Joe did his best and we were able ot get a winning record, stay ranked, and get a New Years day bowl invite.

[MacroGuru]

Getting back to my dorm room and after relaxing a bit, I log on to the net, and start doing some research. As a freshman my season stats finished as follows.

56 tackles, 19 sacks, 2 INT's, 1 TD, and 3 Pass Deflections.

Not bad for a Freshman from Utah.

I also looked up the Final top 25, and it's a bit shocking....

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[MacroGuru]

Going into my Sophmore season, my stats are as follows:

Avery Thomas
ROLB
6'3"
225 LBs

Overall 86 (+6)

Speed 84
Strength 68 (+3)
Awareness 74 (+12)
Agility 85 (+1)
Acceleration 86
Catching 56
Carry 48
Jumping 78
Break Tackle 56
Tackle 86 (+2)
Throw Power 40
Throw Accuracy 40
Pass Blocking 40
Run Blocking 40
Kick Power 40
Kick Accuracy 40
Stamina 82 (+2)
Injury 82 (+2)

[MacroGuru]

The incoming recruits for next season are

QB D. Carr 62
HB R. Baker 72
WR B. Bain 82 (3rd WR)
WR C. Mitchell 65
LT C. Webb 76
RT S. Williamson 70
LT R. Richard 70
LT J. Hartman 70
RG M. Wright 82
C A. Wesley 72
LE C. Douglas 72
RE P. Payne 52
DT D. Williams 78
DT B. Grigsby 72
MLB D. Hills 70
CB J. Spence 62
FS M. Harris 76
SS D. Henderson 59

A few of them will contribute right off the bat, the big win is Bain at WR as we needed another wide out to replace Sean.

[MacroGuru]

The Pre-Season Top 25
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[MacroGuru]

Georgia 2006 Schedule

Week 1 BYE
Week 2
Week 3 FIU
Week 4 BYE
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11 BYE
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15 BYE

I forgot to write down whether they were home or away games, I will do that a bit later here.

[MacroGuru]

As I get ready to start the new season, is there anything in particular that any of the readers would like to see.

This season, you will see Weekly Top 25 and when BCS results come out, I will post those as well..

Next up, UCF @ Georgia!

[nfg22]

I like it how you have been doing it...I cant think of anything that needs change

[Emiliano]

Originally Posted by indoorsoccersim

56 tackles, 19 sacks, 2 INT's, 1 TD, and 3 Pass Deflections.

19 sacks?!?! Great job man!

Good luck for your sophmore season.

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by Emiliano

19 sacks?!?! Great job man!

Good luck for your sophmore season.

Thanks, I know 19 sacks is a little much, but I started blitzing myself more when I realized my speed could be used a lot from the outside. And it's one sure way to get myself into the Heisman running.

[Emiliano]

Originally Posted by indoorsoccersim

Thanks, I know 19 sacks is a little much, but I started blitzing myself more when I realized my speed could be used a lot from the outside. And it's one sure way to get myself into the Heisman running.

Yeah, I would have done it too. I mean: you play on D, you gotta pump up the stats!!!
Also, I think it makes defense more fun to play if you have your player.
Goal for sophomore season??? 25??? I think with that number you could compete for the Bednarik... BTW, were you Freshman All-American???

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by Emiliano

Yeah, I would have done it too. I mean: you play on D, you gotta pump up the stats!!!
Also, I think it makes defense more fun to play if you have your player.
Goal for sophomore season??? 25??? I think with that number you could compete for the Bednarik... BTW, were you Freshman All-American???

I forgot to check out if I was Freshman All-American. Thats one thing I should have looked at.

Goal for next season is around 25 sacks, if I can get that many, it will get me into Heisman contention, however, I want to pull of what Tony Taylor did and avg close to an INT a game.

[MacroGuru]

As we finish two-a-days and the season ramps up, a lot of the preview mags have listed TE Leonard Pope and Myself as the impact players on the team.

Pope was stated as a go to guy across the middle, someone willing to go up, and get the ball, and not worry about the hit.

The pub on me has been about my speed from the outside and the ability to shut down anyone I cover.

Kind of high praise for a Sophmore LB at Georgia.

[MacroGuru]

Week 2

at #15

Coach reminded those of us returning of the hammering we took from Boise State as well as Louisiana-Monroe, granted we beat ULM, we still had to come from behind to do it. We will not count this team out.

1st Quarter

Staying true to form, UCF comes out to see if they can challange us in the air, and they are able to, as they cap their drive in 3 plays, with an 81 yard TD Reception

UCF 7 Georgia 0

Joe was unable to get anything going with our offense, and the quick 3 and out came.

The very next play, CB Thomas Flowers gets an INT, and takes it to the end zone, out racing everyone on the offense the 39 yards.

UCF 7 Georgia 7

The next series, I am able to blitz from the outside and smash the QB for the sack, he knew I was there, just wasn't much he could do about it. My sack was able to end the drive and force the punt.

One player that caught us by wildfire in camp was running back Kregg Lumpkin, who managed to get the start ahead of Danny Wade. But what does one team do when they have a returning 1500 yard rusher as a backup?

Run the hell out of everyone, and that is what coach did, it was pound the ball with Kregg until he was tired, then follow up with Danny. Our offense did this down the entire field, only attempting and completing one pass. Eventually Kregg was able to score from 2 yards out on the ground.

UCF 7 Georgia 14

The next series, I was able to crash down on their back in the back field forcing a 3rd and long situation which UCF was not able to convert. They punted.

Our next series offensively, wasn't the greatest, but it was due to a couple of sacks that put us to deep to effectively use the run.

UCF started their drive, and kept pushing us back, eventually, they tried to attack us in the end zone towards the end of the quarter, however Paul Oliver was there, and he managed to get the INT.

2nd Quarter

Again, our offense was not able to generate much, and we were forced to punt it after about 6 plays.

UCF picked up where they left off last quarter, but coach started hiding his coverages, and sending blitzes and stunts from the inside, dropping me into coverage. I was able to drop into my zone, and haul in the INT and dash towards the end zone, eventually outrunning the offense, and taking a final shot as I crossed the goal line. This one was a 42 yard INT return for the TD.

UCF 7 Georgia 21

The next series, we are able to stuff the UCF offense including a sack by me again. This time it was an inside stunt, and the QB stepped up to avoid the outside rush he thought was coming.

After a dismal offensive series, we were forced to punt, however, fate or luck was on our side. The UCF return man muffed the punt on the 5 yard line, and the ball was battered around a bit eventually rolling into the end zone where Brannan Southerland landed on it scoring a special teams TD for us.

UCF 7 Georgia 28

I don't know what happened on their sideline but UCF came out pissed off the next series, scoring quickly with a 68 yard TD Strike.

UCF 14 Georgia 28

This was followed up by their defense just laying some serious shots on our offense. One cause Danny Wade to fumble the ball, which was pounced upon by a UCF defensive lineman.

They were not able to churn much offensively, but managed enough to get into FG range. They were able to boot one from 48 yards out.

UCF 17 Georgia 28

Another session of poundings and a fumble recovery by UCF highlighted our next series offensively.

since UCF only had to take it 23 yards, they pretty much pounded it out against us to the right side, away from me. And ended this drive with a 1 yard TD Run

UCF 24 Georgia 28

Joe was furious at the backs and receivers and let them know about it, in fact, he told them that if they did not start hanging onto the ball, he would ask coach to bring in some of the lower end guys. Guys he knows will do everything in their power to hold onto and catch the ball.

His little talk worked as he was able to hook up with Bryan McClendon for a 68 yard TD.

UCF 24 Georgia 35

Stopping UCF next series, we got the ball back for our offense. As the final seconds ticked away at the half, Andy Bailey missed a 47 yard FG.

3rd Quarter

UCF came out attacking, and running the exact same play as they did to make their initial TD, they caught us napping, and was able to rack up another deep pass TD, this one from 65 yards out.

UCF 31 Georgia 35

We were able to force a fumble eventually, and then follow it up by pounding the ball down the field.

Our offense did stall out, but Andy Bailey managed the 20 yard FG.

UCF 31 Georgia 38

4th Quarter

Going into the 4th, Kregg was wore out, he had managed to rush for close to 200 yards. So coach sent Danny in.

Following another Thomas Flowers interception, Danny was able to take one in from a yard out.

UCF 31 Georgia 45

Then a couple of drives later, Danny followed his last score from 6 yards out, making sure this game was put out of reach.

UCF 31 Georgia 52

Coach then slowly started sending in the subs to get every one a chance to play.

FINAL

UCF 31 Georgia 52

[MacroGuru]

Not a bad game, but we were a little upset the UCF was able to rack up 31 points on us. But we definately are gambling a lot on the defensive side of the ball, that is leaving us exposed in some areas.

I recieved Player of the Game honors, and when I read my stats, I was shocked.

7 Tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 INT for 42 yards, 1 TD, and 2 Pass Deflections.

If I can average 2 sacks a game that is placing me at 22 sacks for the season, I have a goal of 25. I am also now, 4 INT's short of my goal there for the season too.

Next up, FIU.

[Emiliano]

Originally Posted by indoorsoccersim

I recieved Player of the Game honors, and when I read my stats, I was shocked.

7 Tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 INT for 42 yards, 1 TD, and 2 Pass Deflections.

...and that is the first game of the year?!?!?! Wow!!! Awesome.

[Izulde]

Incredible start to the year.

Let's see you get the Heisman!

[TonyR]

Originally Posted by indoorsoccersim

7 Tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 INT for 42 yards, 1 TD, and 2 Pass Deflections.

Pretty impressive, but someone better check that boy's gatorade.

[Emiliano]

Originally Posted by TonyR

Pretty impressive, but someone better check that boy's gatorade.

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by TonyR

Pretty impressive, but someone better check that boy's gatorade.

We will ship the Gatorade to the labs....results will be back in 2 to 3 seasons

[MacroGuru]

Week 3 Top 25

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[MacroGuru]

Week 3
#14 at FIU

Another week, another opponent with push over potential. Coaches reminded us that UCF gave us a run for our money. One major ouch for us is the suspension of Danny Verdun Wheeler for violation of team rules. Honestly, the guy has to keep his head screwed on straight, he has a future here, and on top of that, we play well together.

1st Quarter

We start off the game, pretty much proving to FIU that we were going to kick their ass all game long.

On our 3rd play, we go over the top, and Joe connects with A.J. Bryant, who hauls down a 50 yard pass, however, as he is trying to gain extra yardage he fumbles the ball, and FIU recovers.

On 2nd down in their series, Paul Oliver hauls down an errant pass (INT) and takes it 61 yards to paydirt.

Georgia 7 FIU 0

The next series, FIU's QB is so rattled he turns around and throws another interception, this one to Jarvis Jackson our MLB.

A solid ground game sets up the 10 yard TD run by Kregg Lumpkin.

Georgia 14 FIU 0

a quick 3 and out forces the punt. Our offense starts to drive down field again, FIU is rocked back, as we have a solid mixture of playcalling on the field. Eventually Joe connects up with TE Martrez Milner on an 8 yd TD pass

Georgia 21 FIU 0

The very next series, on a 3rd down play, I come in on a quick blitz from the outside and sack the QB, he wanted to throw it, but had no one to dump it off to.

On the ensuing punt return, it is kicked short, and Demiko Goodman takes the punt and is able to out run the entire FIU punt team down the left side of the field for a 40 yard return and touchdown. Andy Bailey's head is no where to be found as he shanks the extra point attempt.

Georgia 27 FIU 0

On the very next series, coach sends me in from the outside again, this time, I wrap the QB, swatting the ball out of his arm, not only do I get the sack, but I also forced the fumble and we promptly dive on it.

We finish out the quarter, with a down left in our series.

2nd Quarter

We were not able to do much offensively, and we are now seeing the effect of not having D.J. or someone like him on offense. We eventually punt the ball, pinning FIU deep on their side of the field.

The churn some yardage out, but they are forced to punt. Bring on Demiko Goodman again. This time, it was a few broken tackles and a couple of bounces to the outside finally sprung him free as he raced 70 yards for his second special teams TD of the day.

Georgia 34 FIU 0

With the quarter almost over we are able to put together a solid drive and punch the ball in from 13 yards out. Kregg Lumpkin was the man again, as he gets his second rushing TD for the day.

Georgia 41 FIU 0

This is followed up by a blown play, where I am able to get my 3rd sack of the day.

3rd Quarter

Coach has pretty much decided to call of the dogs and stated he will start rotating people in and out in the second half, he wants to give a lot of people some playing time.

FIU on the other hand, came out fighting, and were able to cap their first drive of the second half off, with a 27 yard FG.

Georgia 41 FIU 3

The next series, they force a fumble, and obviously, FIU wants to attempt to make this a game. They cap their next series off with a 20 yard FG.

Georgia 41 FIU 6

Coach is a little bugged by their attitude, and starts to call on the offense to pound and pass their way into the end zone, and the offense promptly responds. Blake Barnes hits WR Bain in stride for a 44 yard TD.

Georgia 48 FIU 6

FIU responds, pushing the ball down the field, and eventually scoring on us with a 10 yard TD pass.

Georgia 48 FIU 13

4th Quarter

All starters are now officially out, coach kept me in through most of the 3rd quarter, just to ensure the game is out of reach.

After a stalled series, FIU comes out, on their first play, and takes it deep on us, 68 yards to be exact.

Georgia 48 FIU 20

Another failed series by our offense leads into another score for FIU, as they are able to pass it on us, and eventually, punch it in from the 1 yd line

Georgia 48 FIU 27

Eventually, our offense was able to generate some semblance of a drive, and we are able to put a 32 yard FG in.

Georgia 51 FIU 27

Some hard hitting plays that left the FIU QB injured and return man Demiko Goodman injured, FIU caps the game with a 28 yard TD pass.

Georgia 51 FIU 35

FINAL

Georgia 51 FIU 35

[MacroGuru]

Week 4 Top 25

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[MacroGuru]

My stats for the FIU game were outstanding for 3 quarters of play, let alone a full game. But they should be when you are playing a team that should be in Div II.

11 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble

Week 4 is a bye week for us, we should heal up, rest up, for we welcome Tennessee into Georgia for Week 5.

[MacroGuru]

Week 5 Top 25

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[MacroGuru]

Week 5
#1 at #9

A few of us were pretty upset at the pounding we took by this team last year, and it hurt us bad. We want retribution, and we want it now. This is the 2nd and last game of Danny Verdun Wheelers suspension.

Lee Corso and gang think we are going to get whipped up on.

1st Quarter

The game is pretty much a chess match right off the bat, but eventually Tennessee is able to move the ball a little on us. No touchdown, however they have to settle for a 47 yard FG.

Tennessee 3 Georgia 0

We start our drive, and end up in the red zone where Joe throws an interception in the end zone, ending our chances for a TD and the lead right then and there.

Tennessee tries to attack deep on us several times in the drive, some with success, several incompletes, but the one that stung their QB was the leaping grab by FS Kelin Johnson.

Our offensive series was shut down, and we punted. It was a nice long punt that pinned them down inside their 10. A 3rd and long PI call on me kept the drive alive, and they barely made it into FG range. I say barely, because their kicker just made a 57 yard FG.

Tennessee 6 Georgia 0

2nd Quarter

The 2nd quarter was a lot of smash mouth football and tough defensive play. Joe ended up throwing a deep interception, and Kelin Johnson ended up getting his 2nd for the day. However no one was able to add any point on the board in this quarter.

3rd Quarter

Tennessee came out on fire, we were pumped, and it was hard to imagine anyone with more energy than us, but they definately had it.

Joe throws his 3rd INT and Tennessee answers quickly with a 65 yd TD pass.


Tennessee 13 Georgia 0

On the ensuing drive, we manage to get ourselves within FG range, and we just can't convert the kick. Andy misses a 22 yard FG.

Tennessee takes advantage of the miss, and they march down and get within their kickers range again, and he boots a 52 yard FG.

Tennessee 16 Georgia 0

4th Quarter

For us, the game is still within reach, that is until Joe throws his 4th Interception of the game.

Tennessee takes the interception and answers fairly quick, generating a 28 yard TD by the air.

Tennessee 23 Georgia 0

After shutting down our offense again, Tennessee goes deep one more time, this one, for 40 yards.

Tennessee 30 Georgia 0

The game is nasty, we are all in there, tired and wore out, and coach switches up some starters.

He sends in the 3rd string QB Joe Cox(J.C) and 2nd HB Danny Wade. You could hear people muttering about Joe Cox being out there.

Pretty soon, people could see why. He had confidence, and was brimming with it, here we are down by 30, and he is running our offense effectively, and in no huddle at that, moving the ball down the field. He isn't as fast as D.J. but he provides that little spark of being able to pull it and run.

Eventually, we get into the end zone, and this is a 1 yard power by Danny Wade.

Tennessee 30 Georgia 7

Tennessee responds back, by going deep, and ending the drive with a 6 yard TD run.

Tennessee 37 Georgia 7

We then step up, and attack, with J.C. going to the air, hitting WR Bain in the end zone for a quick 24 yard strike. After an offsides call on the PAT, we are able to punch it in for 2.

Tennessee 37 Georgia 15

After getting an illegal procedure call, we turn around and snag the onsides kick. We then proceed to move the ball down the field very effectively, and Danny Wade takes the ball in from 4 yds out.

Tennessee 37 Georgia 22

We miss the onsides kick, but hold Tennessee and force the punt. We then move the ball down the field again. Danny Wade busts a run to the outside from 15 yards out and carries a couple of players into the end one with him. We attempt to go for 2, and we fail.

Tennessee 37 Georgia 28

With just over a minute left in the game, we need to recover an onside kick, get the quick score, and recover another onsides kick, and try for a FG. Sounds pretty easy doesn't it?

Anyways, we miss the onsides kick, and Tennessee kneels it out.

The players at the end of the game admitted they were spooked we were going to pull it off, they just could not stop Joe and Danny, it was a change up that we should have brought in at the 3rd quarter, not in the 4th when we were down by 30.

FINAL

Tennessee 37 Georgia 28

[MacroGuru]

Not a bad game, although we should have had it. Tennessee has a powerful offense but their defense isn't that great. The only reason they are where they are is because they are able to outscore their opponents, not by large margins either, we are talking results of 9 points or less in differentials.

Anyways, my stats from the Tennessee game were:

5 Tackles, 2 tackles for loss.

They rolled away from me on my blitzes, and they were also able to get the ball off pretty quickly.

They only reason they threw the picks they did were because of pressure from me.

[MacroGuru]

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[Emiliano]

Originally Posted by indoorsoccersim

Tennessee 37 Georgia 28

Damn!!! That would have been the comeback of the year...

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by Emiliano

Damn!!! That would have been the comeback of the year...

LOL! For me, I would have been talking to people like it really happened, freaking out!

Honestly, I do not know what possessed me to make the QB and RB change, but I did, and it was a major boon.

Now I am torn, do I make a move on the depth chart, keeping J.C. in at QB? Danny will be moving into the starting RB role.

[MacroGuru]

I am going to try and play the Kentucky and Mississippi State games tonight. If I do, I will post about them.

I also rented Madden to see if I want to purchase it, and take this Dynasty to the Madden Level...

[Emiliano]

Originally Posted by indoorsoccersim

I also rented Madden to see if I want to purchase it, and take this Dynasty to the Madden Level...

Cool. Avery Thomas has pro-level talent...

[TonyR]

Originally Posted by Emiliano

Cool. Avery Thomas has pro-level talent...

provided he keeps some gatorade in his private stash.

[MacroGuru]

Brief update.

I did some research.

Avery Thomas was Freshman All American and he was 1st Team All-SEC this year

[TonyR]

Originally Posted by indoorsoccersim

Brief update.

I did some research.

Avery Thomas was Freshman All American and he was 1st Team All-SEC this year

Congratz! Keep up the good work.

[edited for spelling]

[MacroGuru]

Week 6

#12 at

Rolling into the week, we are favorites to win this game, but whenever we appear to be the favorites, we tend to get our asses kicked and tested, so there is no way to know how this game will pan out.

J.C. will get the start due to his performance in the Tennessee game and Kregg has been declared an impact player on offense.

That gives us Pope at TE as an impact, Kregg at RB, and me at LB. Lets hope it all pans out, as Kregg has earned the spot over Danny.

1st Quarter

We are actually able to start out somewhat decent as we are the ones to strike first. We pounded the ball down the field, and Andy ended up hitting a 39 yard FG.

Georgia 3 Kentucky 0

Kentucky comes right back after us, working the ball down the field and eventually taking a pass from 30 yards out into the end zone.

Georgia 3 Kentucky 7

Meanwhile, we are giving Kentucky a heavy dose of Kregg in a no huddle offense and they are not liking it to much, as we are a few minutes away from the quarter ending and Kregg pounds one in from 6 yards out and manages to hit 100 yards rushing all in the 1st quarter.

Georgia 10 Kentucky 7

Again, Kentucky works on answering the score as they move the ball down the field and have us second guessing. On top of that, they are rolling and moving away from me, so I am not able to do to much. Kentucky eventually rings another TD up, this one from 39 yards by air.

Georgia 10 Kentucky 14

2nd Quarter

We are forced on a quick 3 and out. Kentucky then moves the ball downfield on us. We bend, but we do not break, and end up giving up a 49 yard FG.

Georgia 10 Kentucky 17

We are still force feeding them Kregg, and they still hate the taste. But we mix it up a bit and end up getting FB Southerland involved with some passing.

Eventually Kregg brings it home from the 1 yd line.

Georgia 17 Kentucky 17

The very next series on 2nd down, I blitz from the interior, and slip by the lineman, and crush their QB getting my first sack of the game.

The next play, a 3rd and long situation, they are forced to pass for the first down, and end up going deep, but FS Kelin Johnson is there to get the INT for us.

Time eventually expires to end the half.

3rd Quarter

We start working the ball down the field, and are able to do it quite well, until Kregg gets tired, then J.C. wasn't looking to hot. He seemed nervous, and Danny was pissed that he did not have any faith in him.

We end up settling for the FG attempt, and Andy Bailey misses it from 49 yards out.

Kentucky responds fairly quick, and moves the ball down the field. They finally cap the drive with a 43 yard FG.

Georgia 17 Kentucky 20

A quick 3 and out sets Kentucky up deep in their territory. On a 3rd and long situation, they end up slinging the pass over Johnsons head where their WR outruns the rest of the team into the End Zone. This one, was an 81 yard pitch and catch.

Georgia 17 Kentucky 27

I guess this is what you would call familiar turf for us. Our back is against the wall, and we are down by 2 scores.

J.C. starts laughing a bit, honestly, I do not think the kid is there. He runs out to the huddle, and they start churning a no huddle situation with this. Moving the ball down the field. J.C. finally spots an open A.J. Bryant and hits him in stride with time ticking down for the quarter. A.J. takes it in from 26 yards out.

Georgia 24 Kentucky 27

4th Quarter

We force the quick 3 and out, and are able to move the ball down the field. With just below 2 minutes left, J.C. hits A.J. again, in stride, to add another TD to our score. The touchdown was a 39 yard reception.

Georgia 31 Kentucky 27

We are quite happy, and all we have to do is hold Kentucky. Which we were not able to do. They grind the clock out, and manage to score on a 15 yard TD pass. Leaving a total of 30 seconds on the clock.

Georgia 31 Kentucky 34

Deja Vu all over again, except last time, the team on the other side was orange and white, not blue and white.

The Kick return was awesome. Demiko Goodman is living up to some serious pre season hype of on of the top return men in the nation. It leaves us with only 22 seconds to move the ball around 30 yards down field to set us up with the FG.

We are able to move, and we get ourselves in FG range. However, we feel we might want to take a shot with 10 seconds remains. J.C. drops back, and tries a pump fake, and is leveled by their defensive end.

We quickly call a time out, and bring our FG unit out. Andy has been spotty lately and we are hoping he isn't here. If he makes it, we tie it up, and go into overtime.

Andy sets up, and the snap flies back, he takes the steps, in perfect stride, and strikes the ball. It flies, end over end, and through the middle of the uprights with time expiring for a 45 yard FG.

Georgia 34 Kentucky 34

Overtime

We just give them a lot of Kregg, so much, they do not know what to do, it appears as if he is hitting them from all angles. And we score from the 1 yard line, attribute this one to Kregg.

Georgia 41 Kentucky 34

Kentucky has a chance to score, they get their 4 downs too. On their 1st play, they end up running for 8 yards. On the 2nd down, I blitz from the outside and catch their QB from the blindside, taking him down for the sack. I heard a crunch coming from his leg as we fell, and he starting to moan and yell a bit.

I quickly get up off of him, and he is writing in pain, his ankle is jutting at a weird angle, it does not look good.

With the new QB coming in cold, not expecting anything, they try for 2 solid strikes into the end zone, where we were able to swat them both down, and seal the win.

FINAL

Georgia 41 Kentucky 34

[MacroGuru]

What a wild week, I felt bad, word on the net is that Kentucky's QB is done for the season with a broken ankle.

Some stats from the game though:

Avery Thomas
7 Tackles, 2 Tackles For Loss, 2 Sacks

Decent outing, and I am bumping up my sack total, which is helping me. I know my name is being gently whispered in the Heisman circles.

I had to look up how well Kregg did this game, and he was amazing. 253 yards rushing and 3 TD's, the guy was an absolute fiend on offense for us.

[MacroGuru]

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[MacroGuru]

Week 7

at #11

Mississippi State comes in winless on the year, but they have some decent talent at the RB and QB level.

After last week, we need something to go our way, and we hope it is this game.

J.C. is still getting the start.

1st Quarter

We come out dominating the game. Moving down the field on our first drive, we finally stall out in FG area. However, Andy being his spotty self, ends up missing a 34 yard FG.

Jarvis Jackson picks off MSU on their next series at gets a decent return. This sets up the 2 yard TD run by Kregg Lumpkin

MSU 0 Georgia 7

MSU tries to answer back, and they almost do properly. However, we tightened up defensively in the red zone and forced them to kick the 19 yard FG.


MSU 3 Georgia 7

We respond following a solid kick return. A mixture of pass, run and play action sets up the 7 yard TD reception by TE Pope.


MSU 3 Georgia 14

2nd Quarter

We are able to start the second quarter out properly. With a sack by yours truly to force the punt.

After the punt, we start moving down the field, Kregg is rushing left, right, and up the middle, and we hit a few short routes. But it was a handoff to Kregg right up the middle that he breaks off. He turns it into a 25 yard TD run.

MSU 3 Georgia 21

Pretty much a demoralized team we are playing against now. I end up getting my 2nd sack of the game on the 1st down of their new series. However, they are able to convert the 3rd and short, and turn the drive into a 46 yard TD run.

MSU 10 Georgia 21

With time ticking out in the half, we drive down the field and make an attempt at trying to score, where J.C. throws an errant ball that is picked off. However, MSU is not able to do anything with the ball.

3rd Quarter

Defensively, we start out right where we left off. Shutting this offense down. I get my 3rd sack of the day, on an outside blitz, running down their QB from behind.

With the punt, we end up pounding the ball down the field while Kregg starts increasing his TD total. This one was an 11 yard scamper from the outside.

MSU 10 Georgia 28

On the next series, during the 2nd down, we gun it for the QB, sending 6 men after him. He didn't make the read, and honestly, did not see me coming. I crush the guy, seperating him from the ball, forcing the fumble which we recover.

J.C. turns around and attacks immediately on the first down, hitting TE Pope in the end zone from 19 yards out.

MSU 10 Georgia 35

4th Quarter

MSU is able to put together a solid drive and plant one from 6 yards out to try and close the gap in the score.

MSU 17 Georgia 35

We basically rotate our offense, bringing in the back ups to get them some PT.

Anyways, I rack a sack up, we are not able to generate any points. However, the game ticks away, and we end up winners

FINAL

MSU 17 Georgia 35

[MacroGuru]

The game against MSU is going to help me pad my sack numbers, and the talk is there. I am almost in the running for Heisman, I need a few more sack rich games, and I am there.

My stats from the MSU game were as follows:

6 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 1 forced fumble.

[MacroGuru]

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[MacroGuru]

Week 8

at #10

Another cake team, hopefully we can work them over like we did MSU. J.C. has gotten the confidence of the coaching staff and fans. He is still learning, he will still make mistakes. But he has that intangible of leading this team, and having confidence not only in himself, but everyone around him.

1st Quarter

Vandy comes out and moves the ball on us at will, and they eventually score, a 25 yard TD run.

Vanderbilt 7 Georgia 0

The next series, J.C. fumbles the ball as he is sacked, where Vandy jumps on it and gets the recovery.

They then in turn, attack us immediately. Another TD run, this one from 58 yards out.

Vanderbilt 14 Georgia 0

Just like that we are down 14 points, and Vandy's running back has close to 100 yards rushing on us. And we still have some time left in the 1st quarter.

On the ensuing kick off, we return the ball to the 17. J.C. calls play, he notices one on one coverage in a man to man situation. He knows the play called is perfect. He takes the snap, fakes the hand off, and sets up, as Demiko Goodman is racing down the left sideline. He launches it. Demiko races to get under it, which he does. He takes it the rest of the way into the end zone.

Vanderbilt 14 Georgia 7

We force the 3 and out and Vandy punts. On the 1st play of our drive J.C. is running an option play where he mistimes his pitch, and puts the ball on the ground. Vandy jumps on it.

2nd Quarter

They start to move the ball on us. When 3rd and goal comes up, they drop back to pass and launch it over the middle. MLB Jarvis Jackson pulls it down on the goal line. He takes off, jukes a WR, and is finally brought down close to our 30 yard line.

Me move the ball a little bit, but J.C. catches a wide open A.J. Bryant and launches the ball. A.J. is able to get under it and out race the DB's to the endzone. This TD pass was from 61 yards out.

Vanderbilt 14 Georgia 14

Vandy moves the ball into FG range on their next possesion and ends up scoring on a FG from 30 yards out.

Vanderbilt 17 Georgia 14

We get a decent return, and then hit a quick short pass. On the next play, Kregg Lumpkin takes the hand off, and busts it to the outside, and out runs everyone after he mowed the CB over. He hauls this one into the end zone from 60 yards out.

Vanderbilt 17 Georgia 21

Vandy gets the ball, and starts moving down the field on us. Danny Verdun Wheeler forces a fumble and DE Ray Gant jumps on it.

We then pound the ball down Vandy's throat, with Southerland eventually taking the plunge into the end zone from 1 yard out.

Vanderbilt 17 Georgia 28

On the next series, Vandy is driving on us. They have a 3rd and 5 situation, and I come in on a blitz from the outside and I am able to get to the QB in time. I plant him into the turf, forcing the FG. Which Vandy's reliable kicker is able to put throught the uprights from 34 yards out.

Vanderbilt 20 Georgia 28

3rd Quarter

Back on the attack, we drive the ball down the field and eventually, J.C. is able to connect with his TE, Pope as he glides for the corner. Pope is so big he is able to outjump 3 DB's that were covering him, and bring the ball down, for a 21 yard completion and a touchdown.

Vanderbilt 20 Georgia 35

Vandy is finally able to put a drive together and this time the score from 1 yd out on the ground.

Vanderbilt 27 Georgia 35

4th Quarter

We were able to take advantage of a tired Vandy team. Southerland was the first to strike in this quarter with a 26 yard TD Run straight up the gut.

Vanderbilt 27 Georgia 42

After forcing a 3 and out, J.C. on a 3rd and long situation hits A.J. Bryant in stride for a 52 yard TD.

Vanderbilt 27 Georgia 49

On the next series I am able to force a punt by racking up 2 more sacks on 2nd and 3rd down.

As we move the ball down the field, we are left with a 3rd and long situation again, and J.C. manages to throw another INT.

However, this left only seconds on the clock for Vandy to try and score. They attack and toss the ball, CB Paul Oliver steps in front of the pass, with time expiring, and tries to return it all the way, before he is brought down on the 20.

FINAL

Vanderbilt 27 Georgia 49

[MacroGuru]

Another week of solid play, and the Heisman Hype engine is starting up. The A.D. and several others have told me they will start the machine here in a few depending on how well I do in the next couple of games, to where people will sit up and take notice.

My stats for the Vandy Game are as Follows:

8 Tackles, 3 Tackles for Loss, 2 sacks, and 1 Pass deflection

[MacroGuru]

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[MacroGuru]

Week 9

#4 at #8

J.C. has officially been declared the starter. Coach stated there is no need to hem and haw around this, lets move forward, and I think thats fair enough.

This is a crazy game. Always has been, last year taught me that. It is a solid rainstorm that we will be playing in.

1st Quarter

A lot of back and forth battles happen, Kregg is able to get some yardage, but not much.

Eventually, J.C. is able to hit Kregg on a 50 yard TD pass.

Florida 0 Georgia 7

A little bit later, Florida is able to answer with a 56 yard TD pass.

Florida 7 Georgia 7

2nd Quarter

After a quick 3 and out, we punt the ball and pin Florida at their 10 yard line. They move the ball a few yards on their first down, but on 2nd down, Danny Verdun Wheeler steps in front of the pass and gets the INT.

A heavy dose of Kregg is what we give the Florida defense, and he eventually punches it in from 3 yards out.

Florida 7 Georgia 14

After the kick return, we manage to get a sack, and a tackle for a loss. 3rd and long, Florida ends up going way deep on us. 81 yards to be exact.

Florida 14 Georgia 14

We are then able to move the ball down the field on Florida. However, we stall out in the red zone, and are forced to kick the FG. Andy Bailey manages to hit the 32 yard FG.

Florida 14 Georgia 17

On Florida's drive, they try a quick pass to the HB on my side of the field. I am able to get him full speed, full force. Back home, we call them slobber knockers.

I lit him up, he dropped the ball right there, while he was in the air, and Kelin Johnson pounced on it.

Their HB rolled on the ground a bit as he was kind of groggy. He finally got up, and stumbled towards the Florida sideline.

So we force fed them Kregg again, and he took it in from 10 yards out.

Florida 14 Georgia 24

The next round for Florida, a pass is tipped at the line of scrimmage and Paul Oliver is able to get the INT.

We start dishing them Kregg again, and maybe we went to the well one to many times, Kregg ends up fumbling it when he is worked by their LB. Florida's saftey scoops it up and manages to return it the 70 yards for the TD.

Florida 21 Georgia 24

We have just under a minute left, and work our way down the field, time is getting down there, and with 5 seconds left in the half, J.C. hits A.J. Bryant in stride as he rolls into the end zone.

Florida 21 Georgia 31

After the kick off, Florida has one second left, to see if they can score. We assume they will kneel it out, and try and stop us in the 3rd, however, they come out lined up in the spread offense. I have to audible the defense.

We drop back into coverage blanketing their WR's. Their QB is leveled by our defensive end Charles Johnson as he releases it, the pass wobbles out like a duck, and is hauled in by Jarvis Jackson. Jarvis sheds one tackler, and then outraces the rest of the offense the 34 yards into the end zone with time expired in the half.

Florida 21 Georgia 38

3rd Quarter

There is a lot of back and forth chess matches in the 3rd, however Kelin Johnson manages to get an INT.

The other thing to note is that Florida was able to go deep on us, and connect on a 63 yard TD pass.

Florida 28 Georgia 38

4th Quarter

We generate the first score in the 4th. This was off of a 9 yard TD run by Kregg.

Florida 28 Georgia 45

We make a spectacular play on a punt. Gordon Ely-Kelso nails it high, and it comes basically straight down, A.J. Bryant was able to get under it, and haul it in on the 1 yd line.

We have them pinned. And we are gunning for the Saftey. We line up, and their QB must of noticed we were blitzing, they audibled, and his WR filled the gap where we left for the blitz. He was hit in stride, and was able to make the 2 final jukes on Kelin and Paul, and makes his way down, now I am ashamed to admit this, 99 yards to the end zone. That's right, we just gave up a 99 yard play.

Florida 35 Georgia 45

We are able to answer back on the next series, generating a 13 play 86 yard drive that is capped off by a Southerland 1 yard TD run.

Florida 35 Georgia 52

The game is pretty much ours now, as Florida has less than a minute to try and score 17 points.

We bend, we even break, but coach starts to sub in 2nd teamers at this point in time.

Eventually, Florida is able to score on a 7 yd TD Run.

Florida 42 Georgia 52

FINAL


Florida 42 Georgia 52

[MacroGuru]

Florida did what a lot of teams with a smart and talented QB are doing against us.

Rolling away from me. They are taking their plays away from my side as well.

My stats for the Florida game were horrible compared to the rest of the season so far.

A.Thomas 4 Tackles, 1 Forced Fumble.....

Thats it.