Final Thoughts: Unfinished Business To Be Handled in Jacksonville
Unfinished business.
That was the motto players touted when announcing their return to Athens for another year as opposed to entering the NFL Draft. Names like JT Daniels, Jordan Davis, Devonte Wyatt, Jamaree Salyer, James Cook, Zamir White, and Kearis Jackson all expressed their feelings that they had some unfinished business to tend to in 2021.
Sure, the national title is a goal for these seniors, and this football but unfinished business was about more than just winning a title.
It was also about avenging a 44 to 28 loss to your arch-rival, something that happened in early November a year ago.
Florida put up north of 300 yards on offense in the first half on Georgia. A defense that this season has not allowed more than 318 yards all season this year, gave up 571 yards of total offense to Florida.
An offense that is going to be led by quarterback Stetson Bennett on Saturday afternoon, was stalled when Bennett was forced to leave the contest due to a shoulder injury he suffered in the second quarter.
A Georgia defense under Kirby Smart had never given up that many yards. It was a long day for everyone involved. And it's been a long offseason waiting for this one.
Though on the other side of the field, there are some desperate men and desperate men are dangerous. Dan Mullen is in full-on "nothing to lose" mode at (4-3), he's starting an uber-talented young quarterback and he's got a defensive coordinator that looks to be on his way out looking to spoil his former employer's undefeated season.
Add on top of that that everyone involved in this football game understands the magnitude of the moment and the rivalry, it should be a tough contest. At least early.
A lot has been and will continue to be, made about Georgia's starting quarterback situation. Stetson Bennett has been donned the starter, just like Anthony Richardson has been named the starter for Florida. Though you will see four quarterbacks Saturday in this contest and a lot of them all in our opinion.
Though most importantly, for these upper-classmen, unfinished business was about more than a pursuit of a national title.
It was about revenge.
Injury Report
- QB, JT Daniels (Lat) - Day to Day
- RB, Kenny McIntosh (Hamstring) - IN
- RB, Kendall Milton (Knee) - OUT
- LB, Nakobe Dean (Knee) - IN
- OT, Jamaree Salyer (Ankle) - IN
- WR, Jermaine Burton (Groin) - IN
- WR, Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (Ankle) - IN
- WR, Arian Smith (Shin) - IN
- WR, Justin Robinson (Hamstring) - OUT
- WR, George Pickens (Knee) - OUT
- WR, Dominick Blaylock (Hamstring) - Questionable
- OL, Tate Ratledge (Foot) - OUT
- S, Christopher Smith (Shoulder) - IN
- DB, Tykee Smith (Knee) - OUT
- CB, Jalen Kimber (Shoulder) - OUT
- LB, Rian Davis (Quad) - OUT
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