UGA/Alabama: Stats, C. Black, and the ideal analysis

The following information is simply a mere glimpse at the “mirror image” that is Alabama/Georgia from an offensive standpoint. Granted neither offense will face each other in the direct and literal sense, but it is always intriguing when two potent offenses do battle.

In many respects, the “roughly” identical statistics convey the message that defense will be just as pivotal as advertised.

The question is not which offense will prevail, but which defense will fail to execute…

Points per game

Georgia: 38 (17^th nationally)
Alabama: 39 (15^th nationally)

Quarterbacks

Georgia
Aaron Murray: 213-of-320 (66%) - 3,201 Yards - 30 TDs - 7 INTs

Alabama
AJ McCarron: 178-of-265 (67%) - 2,507 Yards – 25 TDs – 2 INTs

Primary running backs

Alabama
Eddie Lacy - 164 Carries – 1,001 Yards – 6.1 Yards Per Carry – 14 TDs
T.J. Yeldon – 127 Carries – 847 Yards – 6.6 Yards Per Carry – 10 TDs

Totals: 291 Carries – 1,848 Yards – 6.35 Yards Per Carry – 24 TDs

Georgia
Todd Gurley – 176 Carries – 1,138 Yards – 6.5 Yards Per Carry – 14 TDs
Keith Marshall – 107 Carries – 720 Yards – 6.7 Yards Per Carry – 8 TDs

Totals: 283 Carries – 1,858 Yards – 6.6 Yards Per Carry – 22 TDs

Primary receivers

Georgia
Tavarres King
34 Receptions – 704 Yards – 20.7 Yards Per Reception – 8 TDs

Malcolm Mitchell
36 Receptions – 532 Yards – 14.8 Yards Per Reception – 4 TDs

Totals: 70 Receptions – 1,236 Yards – 17.75 Yards Per Reception – 12 TDs

Alabama
Amari Cooper
45 Receptions – 767 Yards – 17 Yards Per Reception – 8 TDs

Kevin Norwood
26 Receptions – 395 Yards – 15.2 Yards Per Reception - 4 TDs

Totals: 71 Receptions – 1,162 Yards – 16.2 Yards Per Reception – 12 TDs

Injuries (receivers out for the season)

 

Georgia

Marlon Brown
27 Receptions - 469 Yards – 17.4 Yards Per Reception - 4 TDs
(Torn ACL left knee – Ole Miss - Nov. 3)

Michael Bennett
24 Receptions - 345 Yards - 14.4 Yards Per Reception - 4 TDs
(Torn ACL right knee – Injury sustained in practice prior to the contest with South Carolina)

Even though Brown and Bennett were injured several games ago, both players still “rank” third and fourth on Georgia’s statistical receiving list.

Alabama
Kenny Bell
17 Receptions - 431 Yards – 25.4 Yards Per Reception – 3 TDs
(Broken left tibia – Auburn)

DeAndrew White
8 Receptions - 105 Yards – 13.1 Yards Per Reception – 2 TDs
(Torn ACL right knee – Ole Miss)

Bell and White are Alabama’s second and eighth leading receivers this season. One can venture to say that White would have been a “top five” statistical receiver at this stage in 2012 sans the injury.

Collegiate debut of Chris Black

As mentioned earlier this week, and what was confirmed earlier today by head coach Nick Saban, freshman wide receiver Chris Black has been cleared, and given the proper approval, to make his collegiate debut this Saturday.

Not only will Black provide Alabama with depth at receiver, but he will also provide the Georgia defense with an “unknown” threat to defend.

The “nuts and bolts” of it all

In respect to an overall game analysis, look no further than this article courtesy of “BanditRef” via BamaHammer.com. The content found in this piece is “arguably” the best anyone will unearth this week. Job well done!