UGA vs ASU

Just like you I'm excited for this season; especially to see what Arizona State can do now that Erickson has had a year for players to acquire a feel for his system (still another year before we begin to see his players on the field). 

The question this season is if Arizona State will have that impressive win this season, we had a good season last year, but there just wasn't any victory that really put Arizona State up to that next level; they benefitted in the same way that teams such Kansas and Hawaii did, a crazy season that allowed teams to just win (rather than having to defeat strong programs)  to move up the rankings.  I'm glad to see Arizona State playing another strong out of conference game.

As a Sun Devil it makes me sad to pick Georgia in this game and I see your score as rather accurate, about a ten point spread.  ASU is still a season or two away, but watch out for them in the near future.  UGA, good luck this season and as always, GO DEVILS.

This could be the most important game of the year for us.  If we win we just beat the team to beat in the SEC.  If we lose it could be the begging to the end for us.  After UGA we're on the road at Cal then USC and a home game against Oregon. Those 3 teams have been our nemesis for the last 10 or so years. <o:p> </o:p>

The good thing is we're at home; it’s going to be hot (Sep 20) if we’re lucky it'll be a late afternoon game so the East coast can watch. That will be one advantage for us. The whole country will be watching which should give us some good expose to the polls.<o:p> </o:p>

Our running game is going to be strong this year.  Our 4 headed running monsters will feature Keegan Herring, Dimitri Nance, Shaun Dewitty, and Jarrell woods.  I say let the horses run to open up our passing game for Rudy.<o:p> </o:p>

With that being said I know we'll be in a hell of a good football game!!  Good luck UGA!  <o:p> </o:p>

I am also looking for this to be a great game.  Sure am hoping I am in Tempe in September.  Counting Erickson, we play 6 coaches that have won national championships plus one, Tuberville, who went undefeated and never got a chance.  This will be another tough game.  Lots of SEC fans are not very familiar with the PAC 10, but I know how good of a conference it really is.  I expect this will be knock down drag out affair that may not be decided until the last play.  UGA plays well on the road, but this will be a bit different.  Rumor...rumor only has it being an 8 PM eastern kickoff on ABC.  Am sure it will be toasty, but I doubt it will impact us quite the same as for others teams in the midwest or northeast.  We will be used to the heat and the dryness might actually be a relief for us.

ASU has a well deserved reputation for being a classy school and I now that we are all looking forward to tailgating with you guys before the game.  Good luck, at least in the rest of your games.