UGA By The Numbers

Published on 26 September, 2012, by - Posted in Uncategorized 0

Tennessee travels to Athens this weekend for a huge SEC East matchup against the 5th ranked Georgia Bulldogs.  Let’s check out the Dawgs by the numbers:

Total Offense:  #13 (530.00 ypg)

Passing Offense:  #28 (287.50 ypg)

Rushing Offense:  #18 (242.50 ypg)

Total Defense:  #43 (343.25 ypg)

Passing Defense: #43 (207.75 ypg)

Rushing Defense:  #49 (135.50 ypg)

Georgia ranks 36th in the country in the 3rd down conversions (23/51, 45%) while Tennessee ranks 17th in the country in 3rd down conversion defense (18/63, 29%).  Tennessee ranks first in the SEC in 1st Downs.  Can the Bulldogs limit the Vols on first down?  Georgia ranks #21 in the country in first down defense.

SERIES NOTES:

Tennessee hasn’t defeated UGA since 2009.  The Vols won 45-19.  Jonathan Crompton was 20-27 for 310 yards and 4 TDs.

Tennessee hasn’t defeated UGA in Athens since 2006.  The Vols won 51-33 after trailing 24-14 at halftime.

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Negative Nease is a 2009 graduate of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a degree in Recreation Administration. He currently works in the Recreation industry and loves every minute of it (cough, cough). Negative Nease is a huge University of Tennessee fan and supporter. Negative Nease is a season ticket holder for UT Football and has missed only one home game since the 2000 season. His close friends and acquaintances call him "Negative" because he is constantly criticizing UT for poor performances and decisions both on and off the field. Negative Nease wants UT to succeed and be the best A.D. in the SEC and America, but he will call them out when they are falling behind. Follow me on Twitter @NegativeNease and Like "The View From YY8 on Facebook.

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