The Red and Black (Athens, Ga.) 1893-current, November 12, 2010, Page 10, Image 10

Previous Page Next Page

Previous Issue Next Issue

Clip Visible Area View Page Text View PDF

Newspaper Page Text10 I Friday, Novbmbbk ib, aoio I The Red * Black OFFENSE AtAum onw in ft* nation’* stxttwanksd scorinc often**, putting up 42.2 potato pf game. Cam Newton has proved lethal In his first season at the helm of Gus Mateahn’s ing attack, S'han^fSfuSng^o 8 dynamic trio of Newton, running back Michael Oyer, and wide receiver Darvin Adams. EDGE: AUBURN 'lf HL GREEN DEFENSE Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley (7.5 sacks, No. 2 in the SEC) may be the only other defender In the conference who can claim he causes as much havoc In opposing back fields as Georgia’s Justin Houston (9 sacks, No. 1 in the SEC). Despite Fairley, Auburn's defense has been somewhat vulnerable for a 100 team. The Tigers rank No. 8 in the SEC in scoring defense, giving up 24.3 points per game to Georgia’s 19.4. Auburn's been par ticularly susceptible through the air, allowing opponents to throw for 241.3 yards per game. Pay attention early to sss if the Georgia passing attack can get off to a hot start against the Auburn secondary in what should be an offensive shootout. SLIGHT EDGE: GEORGIA H HOUSTON SPECIAL TEAMS In what is expected to be a shootout, the special teams game is going to be huge. A big play on special teams could turn toe tide In toe game. This game matches two of the con ference’s top three kick returners Brandon Boykin (28 6 yards per return) and Auburn's Demond Washington (26.9). But Auburn’s punting unit has been horrid for much of the season llth In toe SEC with a 33.8 yard net —and Georgia’s Branden Smith, when healthy, is a dynamic weapon in the punt return game. Both Auburn and George have solid kicking games, so a big play in the return game could shift toe tide in one team’s favor in this department. EDGE: GEORGIA COACHING While the allegations against Cam Newton could serve as a distraction for the No. 2 Tigers. Gene Chizik has plenty to keep his team focused on the present. With a win, Auburn would lock up the SEC West, regardless of what happens in the season finale against Alabama. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, are simply playing for each other, hoping for a signature win that could poke a serious hole in a rival's national championship hopes. For Auburn, it’s the classic trap game. A mediocre Georgia squad comes in two weeks before the Tigers head to a game at in-state rival Alabama. But Auburn’s been exceptional at home this season 7-0 on the season —and Georgia's been equally poor away from home this season at 1-4. It’s hard to ignore the fact that Chizik is 100 after facing a brutal schedule, playing at home with the best team Auburn has seen since the undefeated bunch of 2004. EDGE: AUBURN O RICHT University of Georgia students, plan on making new friends this year? Get their digits LG, friendly phones for friendly people. H HH BEL .9HRBS .-. M, . Igggp IB iBS ® f MU -0 4. mßv or V i H§ - bBHpHL <% j^E| I I UlUjWßPipil'a Save 10% off basic monthly service charges with a qualified plan. Just mention code 2672533. B^ stnc ? sA y** m<>nt “ZL™? h* i |? temjpt9d “ od/of "pttca to jou. SSfvfc* discount aratias only to tha morrtMyWrtca charga of quaftftad plansaod not £*"* 2£"£?S2£A °L?"Il p £ y !? s ' ""‘"‘E™" I* o "** swvlca ch9* ** N#<t plans, additional AT&Tsarvtcas or ofhar raqukamants mefapply far dlsakmr Higlb(Hfy. RESERVED AM matanals m this advartlsamant thaffaetura any LG Elactrontca, Inc sarvfca marks, tradamarks, copyrights or trada rirass, ara tha proparty of LG Elactronics, Inc. GAME BREAKDOWN: Georgia vs. Auburn Saturday, 3:30 p.m M Jordan-Hare Stadium FIRST t GOAL AVAILABLE AT: UGA Bookstore Kiosk (706) 542-7214 or att.com/wireless/ugastudents PASSERS BEWARE Georgia linebacker Justin Houston and Auburn defensive tackle Nick Falriey are two of the top defenders in the SEC, wreaking havoc in oppo nents’ backflelds throughout the season. With both up for the Bednarik Award, given to the top defensive player in the country, here’s Just how good the two standouts have been in 2010: WMI —m i Covmn Aubuv* Snam ComnimunoM nwu!!? NICK FAIRLEY SACKS: 7.5 (SECOND IN SEC) JIBE TACKLES: 43 TACKLES FOR LOSS: 18 QUARTERBACK HURRIES: 15 INTERCEPTIONS: 1 JkM * 1 '''vJrS WES BLANKENSHIP iTtsfeoaßutc* M CHIZIK JUSTIN HOUSTON SACKS: 9 (FIRST IN SEC) TACKLES: 44 TACKLES FOR LOSS: 16.5 QUARTERBACK HURRIES: 40 INTERCEPTIONS: 0 D LG 6U295 Puah-To-Tafc Caßng AT4T Navigator 13 MP Camara/Camcordar Muatc/VWao Playar Buatoorh* ConneetMty mieroSO** Mamory Slot encore* AT&T SocW Nat 3.0 MP Camara/Camcordar Ful Touch Display Virtual QWERTY Keyboard Mudc/Vtdeo Player Do#jy*MoMe Bluetooth* CormectMty microSD“ Memory Stot Vtr Plus ATAT MoMa TV AT&T SocW Nat 30 MP Camara/Camcordar Touch Sown QWERTY Kayfcoard MuHcPtayw Biuatooth* ConnactMty mtooSCT" Mamory Stai

Georgia Historic Newspapers

The Red and Black (Athens, Ga.) 1893-current, November 12, 2010, Page 10, Image 10