In the comments to my post the other day noting the potential inexperience at the QB position looming for the 2010 season, the general consensus seems to be that there isn’t much to worry about because there’s plenty of talent stockpiled. And that may very well turn out to be the case.
But we’re fans, don’t forget, and we tend to think more of our own than others do sometimes. For example, I’ve seen many comments from the Georgia faithful here and elsewhere that take it as a given that Joe Cox will be fine running the show this season.
But what if we’re wrong about that? What if Doc Saturday has a better handle on the situation?
…There are certain disadvantages to having only a year to play: Because Cox is a fifth-year senior, he’s drawing comparisons to D.J. Shockley, who waited years behind David Greene to lead an SEC title run in 2005. He’s probably closer to Joe Tereshinski, who held down the fort before finally ceding the job to Stafford when the season started to come apart at the seams a year later. UGA has no one of even remotely Stafford’s caliber in the wings, but Cox’s (presumably) limited potential is likely to give way to whatever Gray or incoming Zach Mettenberger can bring to the table eventually.
I’m not saying Matt’s right (in fact, I hope he’s really, really off base here). I’m just saying sometimes it’s good to have a little cold water thrown in our faces.
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UPDATE: David Hale provides a thoughtful follow up to Doc Saturday’s post here.
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