Georgia Football’s Hundred Year Flood

Oct 31, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Faton Bauta (10) throws the ball against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

All Signs Pointed to Disaster

One, it was no secret Georgia did not have a quarterback in August.

Two, it was right there in black and white that two of the top three running backs were coming off injury.

Three, diminutive sophomore Isaiah McKenzie was clearly listed as a starting wide receiver.

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Isaiah McKenzie is a special person, he has improved more than any other offensive player since last season. A good kid, he frequents Chili’s before 10, not downtown after 12.

McKenzie is a very good football player with a screw jusssst loose enough. But his presence with the “ones” on the Georgia depth chart should have given pause to anyone observing with care.

Since the season started, Georgia lost the one running back not coming off an injury – the Heisman hopeful the offense was built around, as well as its top fullback and two of its top wide receivers (including McKenzie). Fate chose not to stop there, crippling up the number two tailback. The quarterbacks have demonstrated why none could put a lock on the job.

And now, at least partly because the running backs are suddenly wanting, what was to be the strength of the entire team, the offensive line, is under performing.

How could this happen to a program with the resources and stability of Georgia football?

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