Georgia Bulldogs full team grades after first third of 2014
Sep 13, 2014; Columbia, SC, USA; Georgia Bulldogs place kicker
Marshall Morgan(13) makes a field goal as Georgia Bulldogs punter
Adam Erickson(97 holds in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
SPECIAL TEAMS: A-
Punt Return Yards Allowed Per Game: -.50
Kickoff Return Yards Allowed Per Game: 80.8
Punt Return Yardage Per Game: 18.2
Kickoff Return Yardage Per Game: 54.3
How big of a relief is it to see a passing grade for Georgia’s special teams? A unit that had been seriously lacking in the past few seasons looks crisp and well-coached this year. The coverage teams have been much improved, and kicker Marshall Morgan has been doing a great job of both kicking field goals as well as keeping opponents from returning kickoffs.
When kickoffs aren’t booted through the end zone, the coverage team could do a little better job of stopping returners inside the 20. Tennessee was able to get some fairly decent returns.
The punting game has been one of the best in the nation.