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Friday, September 29, 2017 Lake Oconee News Page C3 GEORGIA BULLDOGS Georgia improves to 4-0 with SEC win Justin Hubbard justin@lakeoconeenews.us It did not take long for the Georgia football team to assert itself last Saturday against Mississippi State. The Bulldogs’ defense forced a three-and-out for Mississippi State to open the game. On its ensuing possession, Georgia used a grand total of 10 seconds to score. Quarterback Jake Fromm handed the ball off to tailback Nick Chubb, who turned around and tossed it back to Fromm. Fromm took a shot down- field and hit wide receiver Terry Godwin in the hands. Godwin raced into the end zone to give the Bulldogs an early lead on the surprise flea flicker play. It was an early punch in a 31-3 knockout win for Georgia. Georgia scored again on its next drive, thanks to a 7-yard run by Chubb. Mis sissippi State kicked a field goal late in the half to make the halftime score 14-3, but it was clear Georgia was in control. The Bulldogs from Athens opened the second half with a 28-yard touchdown run by Chubb. Fromm later threw a 41-yard strike to tight end Isaac Nauta for a touch down and Rodrigo Blan kenship booted a 49-yard kick at the 52-second mark of the third quarter to give Georgia its final advantage. It was a dominant win led by a dominant defense. Mis sissippi State picked up just 280 yards of total offense, many of which came in the latter stages, and went only 6-for-l6 on third down. Nick Fitzgerald, quarter back of the Bulldogs from Starkville, Mississippi, came into the game red-hot after a big win at LSU. The Georgia secondary, however, cooled him off by holding him to 103 yards passing and picking him off twice - one for Deandre Baker and one for Dominick Sanders. Mississippi State’s offense, which entered the contest scoring an SEC-leading 47-7 points per game, was putrid against Georgia’s stingy defense. “We finally had a couple of turnovers,” Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said. “It’s been a long time coming. I can’t say enough about our defensive staff. They have worked really hard with the defensive group.” Baker said Georgia’s early lead helped the defensive players have a little more of an edge. “That was big,” Baker said. “That gave the defense a little cushion, but we don’t really worry about the offense. We want to make sure that we stay focused and worry about our defen sive assignment.” Georgia’s defense has been great all season, but its Mark Smith Jr./Staff Georgia senior tailback Nick Chubb pauses in the end zone after scoring a touchdown last Saturday in Georgia's 31-3 win over Mississippi State. offense, prior to Saturday, had left much to be desired in many respects. Against Mississippi State, Georgia’s offense starred. Fromm turned in the best performance of his career, going 9-of-12 with 201 yards passing and two scores. Chubb carried the ball 15 times for 81 yards and two touchdowns. D’Andre Swift impressed again, notching 10 carries for 69 yards rushing. The Bulldogs were well-balanced on offense, passing for 201 yards and rushing for 203. Chubb said after the game it was nice seeing Georgia’s plan to produce in both those facets come to fruition. “[Balance] is pretty much always the game plan,” Chubb said. ‘We take what they give. I thought we did a great job with that. We just look forward to carrying it on.” Next up for Georgia is a trip to Knoxville, Ten nessee. The Volunteers are coming off a disappointing performance in their 17-13 win over UMass, but the game could be a tough one with Tennessee sure to play desperate for a big win. Of course, Georgia doesn’t have fond memories of Neyland Stadium in recent years. The Bulldogs won there in 2013 but paid a bigger price after a handful of key players went down with significant injuries. Chubb destroyed his knee the last time Georgia played there - in 2015 - on the first play from scrimmage. Chubb’s future was in doubt on that day, but he fought his way back to the field. When asked about playing in Neyland for the first time since he injured his knee, Chubb said he was grateful he was able to make the return trip. “Yeah, I’m ready for it... It’s a blessing,” he said. “Last time I went up there, all that happened. It’s a blessing for me to go up there and be able to run like I always have been. I’m looking forward to it.” Neyland could pose the biggest challenge, at least from a crowd factor per spective, of Smart’s tenure as Georgia’s head coach. Volunteer fans are notori ous for turning out in big numbers and being boister ous throughout big games. Smart said he expects no less this Saturday after noon. “It’s loud, loud, loud,” he said. “They’re right on top of you, and they’ve got two people in every one seat. You know that. It’s loud. It’s tough.” ttoi Mm f! m Pets of the Week HUMANE 1CIETY ANNIE, female, Boxer mix. She is one of the sweetest dogs we have. This new mom has weaned her babies & is now looking for the right family to call her own. Come visit with her & feel the love. KIA, a sweet, beautiful, B/W patch kitty. She is 12 wks. & ready for someone to give her a forever home. Stop by the shelter & visit with her & all our other beauties. PUPPY ADOPTIONS THIS SATURDAY AT PUBLIX OCTOBER 7th, 10 - 2 pm ADULT CATS AT THE SHELTER HAVE SPECIAL ADOPTION FEES FOLLOW THE PAPERS FOR THE NEXT SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC IN NOVEMBER 706-454-1508 You didn’t plan on an emergency, but we did WTOici PRACTITIONER MINUTES MATTER. 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