It is SEC Championship week, and the Georgia Bulldogs face a familiar foe in Alabama. The SEC Championship game features talented players from both teams, but the four Alabama players highlighted below can't have huge days for the Bulldogs if they want to secure another SEC Championship.
1. Alabama running backs Daniel Hill and Jam Miller
These selections may come across as odd to some given that the Crimson Tide doesn't have a single dominant rusher. Alabama's power run game however is an underrated key to their offense. Jam Miller is the lead running back, but Sophomore Daniel Hill is getting more impactful carries.
The good news for Georgia is Miller could be out for Saturday's contest. But even if that is the case, the Alabama run game is something that could really hurt Georgia in this matchup.
2. LB Yhozane Pierre
Sophomore linebacker Yhozane Pierre is putting up impressive stats for the Crimson Tide defense this year. Pierre has 39 tackles, six sacks, and three forced fumbles on the year. Pierre can't be a game-breaker if the Bulldogs want to succeed in defending the passing game on Saturday.
Pierre is the player Georgia needs to look out for off the edge on third downs, so if UGA wants to have a better offensive showing than last week they are going to have to neutralize Pierre.
3. WR Germie Bernard
Germie Bernard is the best receiver for this Alabama offense. He didn't have a big game in the previous meeting, but was still very impactful as the senior wide receiver caught five passes for 35 yards and a touchdown against Georgia earlier this season. Bernard is an NFL receiver and can't be unaccounted for by the Georgia defense.
The Bulldogs are eager to get some sweet revenge on Alabama in the SEC Championship after their loss early in the season. If the Bulldogs want to get the hardware, the players listed above will need to be minimized in order to get that done.