The Commodores beat South Carolina last week, and No. 2 Georgia beat the Gamecocks this week. Considering we both just played the same opponent, how do we stack up to the star-studded Bulldogs? Glad you asked.
OFFENSE Comparing both teams' performances against the Gamecocks:
• Points: Dores 24 (Dawgs 14)
• First downs: Dawgs 17 (Dores 15)
• 3rd down conversion: Dawgs 5-13 (Dores 2-10)
• Rushing yards: Dores 135 (Dawgs 106)
• Passing yards: Dawgs 146 (Dores 90)
• Total yards: Dawgs 252 (Dores 225)
• Yards per pass: Dores 6.9 (Dawgs 5.8)
• Yards per rush: Dores 3.3 (Dawgs 3.0)
• Turnovers: Dawgs 0 (Dores 1)
• Penalties: Dores 4-35 (Dawgs 11-112)
• Quarterback: Dawgs' Stafford 15-25-0, 146, 0 td (Dores' Nickson Nickson 8-13-0, 90, 1 td)
• Running back: Dores' Hawkins 17-84, 1 td, 13 long (Dawgs' Moreno 20-79, 1 td, 11 long)
What this says about Vanderbilt's offense: The Dores can grind it out, and Hawkins has developed into a tough, reliable runner. Nickson can pass when he has to. Vanderbilt gets most of its first downs by striking quick on first and second down and has trouble converting on 3rd down. A disciplined team that holds onto the ball and commits few penalties.
What this says about Georgia's offense: For a team with the top-rated underclass quarterback and running back, the Dawgs are taking their time getting on track. Stafford missed a handful of touchdown opportunities, and Moreno's longest run was 11 yards. They hang onto the football, but the penalties on offense and defense have been alarming. This team is deep and scary and will only get better. Expect them to explode Saturday night in Tempe.
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