When I was in college, I always said that I would just wait until the teachers' deadline and then look at all my grades for the semester.
I wasn't going to check the grade system (a wonderful web service called "Oasis" that was optimized for Fred Flintstone's computer) every 10 minutes to see if a new grade had been posted.
Did I abstain from that?
No, I didn't.
Such is the case with this quarterback race that's playing out in Athens.
Try as I might not to get too worked up about it, I find that I can't just wait until the Louisiana Monroe game to see which quarterback will be our starter and how that starter looks on the field. I find myself clicking every headline. Every practice report. Every story.
I keep telling myself: just wait, you never know until kickoff. But I don't.
So, I started thinking the other day—really, does it matter who wins the job?
Sure, I guess it would be nice to get some continuity with the receivers, but you could also argue that it would be good to get the backup(s) some live game experience in case there's an injury.
I don't think it will matter who wins the job; this offense will be successful, and here's why.
First (and most obvious), the running game will ease the pressure. Chubb left, Chubb right and Chubb up the gut. Get that freight train moving and you'll have plenty of one-on-one matchups (especially at TE) for the future QB to feast on.
Second, the defense. Jeremy Pruitt's unit should once again be strong, and that will ease the pressure on the QB. Aaron Murray struggled at times in 2013 because he was constantly playing from behind, and couldn't always count on the defense to get a stop.
The third and final reason it won't matter is that coach Richt is a pro at developing QB's, dating back to his time at Florida State. Certainly Mike Bobo played a role in that in Athens, but Richt knows how to get production and efficiency out of the QB spot.
Let's look at some numbers.
Consider this stat: starting QB's under Richt at Georgia have averaged 27 total TD's a year, or essentially two per game.
So, it's reasonable to think this quarterback would be on par with that, accounting for two touchdowns a game. It's also reasonable to think the running game will account for at least two, right?
Chubb account for 16 total by himself. Todd Gurley, in his limited action, accounted for 10.
That's 26 total touchdowns. Talk about balance—and two more scores per game.
Toss in a FG or two from Marshall Morgan, or a defensive/special teams touchdown, and you've got a potent scoring attack that doesn't require the QB being an absolute bomber.
Would we take it? Sure.
But I'll take my chances with a guy that's going to get 30-35 points per game who limits turnovers and helps sustain drives.
Now we wait.
