Well, this could change thigs a bit...

Starting Georgia left tackle Trinton Sturdivant is out for the season. We really needed him. He started every game last season as a freshman and probably graded out as our best offensive lineman. Not to mention he was our LT, protecting Stafford's blind side. Now that Sturdiavant's gone, we only return two starters to the O-line and, my god, we really need them to stay healthy. So, FB Southerland's out for half the season and Sturdivant's gone all year. Bummer. Most fans might not know those two guys, but they were essential to the offense. People who don't really understand football might not get it, but losing a left tackle can destroy a season. So, we'll shuffle some folks around and hopefully find a worthy replacement. Throw in all the stupidity and suspensions, and this off season is kicking our ass. So, now UGA sits at number one in the coaches poll, but with all the personnel loss, they probably don't deserve it. Whether you want to admit it or not, this really does change things. Christ, summers can be brutal. The Bulldogs were apparently invaded by Russia recently, as well. We can't catch a break.

Moving on: Things like this only reaffirm that preseason polls are nigh on pointless, but I love 'em. So, stay tuned for my reconsidered, re-done, touched-up, and topped off top-25 preseason poll. There are some new entries and some shifting positions and probably a new number one. Maybe. We'll see. I think UGA will still be a top-5 team, but the recent laughing stock and butt of all BCS jokes (Ohio State, uggh) might actually get my no. 1 nod.

In case you forgot, here's my original top-25.