Georgia’s 2019 defense is a statistical anomaly. The Junkyard Dawgs will enter their final regular season game ranked fifth in total defense, second in rushing defense, seventh in passing efficiency defense, and have only allowed one rushing touchdown.
The Bulldog Nation thoroughly enjoys watching a defense that can guarantee a win requiring only 21 points. Georgia is one of two teams (Clemson being the other) that hasn’t given up more than 20 points thus far this season.
That said, Georgia faithful still wonder how the much longer the Dawgs’ D can bail out the struggling offense.
Head coach Kirby Smart acknowledged the fans’ echoed concerns after the Silver Britches’ lackluster offense.
“There were things [against Texas A&M] that we missed that were there. That’s the frustrating thing.”
He continued: “You get an opportunity on first and ten to make the plays that we had, and you’ve got to make those.”
Smart, obviously aware of the situation, added that “some of that had nothing to to with the calls…it had to do with execution.”
“[The defense] got tired toward the end of the game. We’re going to have to overcome that, because two weeks in a row now, we’ve kind of lost momentum late and struggled on a couple drives.”
Quarterback Jake Fromm has thrown under 50% for three consecutive games. Compared to his career percentage of 65.5%, the current trend is surprising.
“Offensively, we’ve got to improve. There’s no bones about it.” Smart The message this week is that the next step is the most important step.”