October 5, 2020 · 8:45 AM

Today, in didn’t see it coming

This is what a coming out party measures like:

Who’da thunk after the first two games that George Pickens wouldn’t be Georgia’s top receiver, statistically speaking?

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26 responses to “Today, in didn’t see it coming”

  2. The Truth
    October 5, 2020 at 9:11 AM

    Glad you posted this, Bluto — I was thinking about it yesterday.

    I think Kearis Jackson saw it coming. His happy talk about the offense prior to the season opener was a reflection of how much better HE felt about the coaching, scheme, himself. He framed it in team terms, but what he was really saying was, “I’m ready to go!”

    He was right.

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  3. Hey berto (@Heyberto)
    October 5, 2020 at 9:13 AM

    Given how I figured Pickens would be doubled up on, I’m not surprised. I think as a guy like Jackson starts to emerge, Pickens’ game will open up.

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  4. Hogbody Spradlin
    October 5, 2020 at 9:21 AM

    I remember there were doubts about Jackson pre-season. He has surely stepped up.

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  5. godawgs1701
    October 5, 2020 at 9:23 AM

    Looking back, Kearis Jackson was a huge loss last season when he went down in the opener against Vanderbilt. He was starting to flash a little in that game, too, before he broke his leg. I forget how much of the season he missed, but he would have been a great addition to a receiver corps that struggled a lot last year. I’m really happy he’s back and coming up big. He’s definitely Stetson’s security blanket.

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  6. Holiday Inn Bagman
    October 5, 2020 at 9:28 AM

    Perfect player for the slot and Monken is taking advantage of that.

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    • Down Island Way
      October 5, 2020 at 10:23 AM

      Hopeful the staff can/will keep Mr. Pickens focused (he demands their best db), play in play out…with other receivers getting more attention due to scheme plus the running game gaining more confidence, equals less balls thrown his way…

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      • FlyingPeakDawg
        October 5, 2020 at 10:31 AM

        I have concerns about this too.

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      • Holiday Inn Bagman
        October 5, 2020 at 10:42 AM

        I would think this would seriously help George get big play opportunities. When Kevin Steele turned on the tape I’m sure he said we’re gonna stop the run and stop George Pickens. The calculus of putting a safety over the top just got a lot harder.

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  7. W Cobb Dawg
    October 5, 2020 at 10:19 AM

    Jackson runs like an RB once he has the ball. Fun to watch.

    And what ever happened to that kid Haselwood who ditched us for Okie? Hope he’s watching Pickens and Jackson put on clinics.

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    • Russ
      October 5, 2020 at 10:24 AM

      Well, the Swooners are sitting at 1-2 after back to back losses to K State and Iowa State. The Red River Shootout this week against Texas will be huge for both teams. B12 may get shut out of the playoffs. I guess all we DID need was the SEC and ACC to play this year.

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    • Russ
      October 5, 2020 at 10:27 AM

      Turns out, he hurt his knee working out at home over the spring. Will miss at least the first half of the season.

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  8. treyinathens (@treyinathens)
    October 5, 2020 at 10:43 AM

    One more thing about the Kearis love….lets give him credit for actually getting to the ball and CATCHING punts, much less returning them.

    Auburn had a couple that in the past would have at the very least rolled 10 more yards. And before you go there, I am pretty sure he was told to stay away from the last one unless it was right at him.

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  9. ugafidelis
    October 5, 2020 at 11:06 AM

    I think last season would have looked quite a bit different if Jackson and Cager had stayed healthy.

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  10. ant1123
    October 5, 2020 at 1:05 PM

    The truth is much of Kearis Jackson’s statistical success is because of Pickens. If they can get just one more consistently reliable threat it will totally change the way they play us. Even as it is, if Jackson’s play and good opportunities continue, in a few games teams will take more chances with Pickens rather than leaving Jackson always one on one.

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    • 79dawg
      October 5, 2020 at 1:49 PM

      Exactly – I couldn’t tell totally from TV, but as others have mentioned, it seemed like Pickens was getting a lot of attention. He was 1-on-1 on the TD as well FWIW…

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  11. jabo052
    October 5, 2020 at 8:09 PM

    I don’t know who to credit but a big different between a Bennett offense and a Fromm offense is that Bennett seems much more comfortable making use of everyone. This makes our offense tougher to defend.

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