Yes, yes, we’ve all heard what a daunting task Todd Grantham faces this season replacing so many starters from last year’s defense. But here’s something that should give you hope.
It’s rare that Georgia has had to replace so many starters on one side of the ball under coach Mark Richt, but not unprecedented. In fact, the two seasons under Richt in which Georgia returned fewer than four starters on a given side rank among the most notable in his 13-year tenure.
According to information provided by Georgia’s sports communications office, the 2003 Bulldogs returned just three starters on offense and that team went on to win its second consecutive SEC East title. Four years later, the 2007 Bulldogs returned three defensive starters and went 11-2 record and finished second in that season’s final Associated Press Top 25. [Emphasis added.]
Geez, no pressure, Coach, but if Willie could do it…