If Georgia doesn't get it's tackling woes straightened out, it's going to be a LOOOONG New Year's Day in Orlando. After being shredded by the likes of Kentucky and Georgia Tech, the Dawgs need to do some serious soul searching. Likely Capital 1 opponent, Michigan State, has a better back than Georgia's seen all year in Javon Ringer. Now, I know Georgia, when they decide to play, can shut down even the best Big-10 back (see: Ron Dayne, Outback Bowl, 1997). But, the problem is getting the defense to actually play. Tackling is the most fundamental aspect of football - and Martinez's D refuses to do it - relying instead on shoulder bumps, pushes, and arm tackles. If we bring that approach to the sunshine state for the holidays, Ringer will run all over us in embarrassing fashion. If I was MSU, I'd spend the next month implementing an option offense. We would make them look unstoppable.
If it's not Michigan State, it could be Iowa. They have Shon Greene. Same story, different uniform. Either way, we have to sack up and play real defense. We have 4-5 star talent and we're being blasted by 2-3 star teams. The difference? Leadership and coaching. We have none.
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