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Texas A&M vs. Georgia, Prediction Pick 2009

Posted: 10 Dec 2009 05:15 PM PST

Texas A&M vs. Georgia, Prediction Pick 2009

I know, I know. People think this game is going to be crap on ice. And I’m sure other people will treat it as such. But you know what? Not me. I think this game is going to be fun. I mean it. The former Poulan Weed Eater Bowl is going to be worth watching.

Wait what? The strawman I am developing for this conceit tells me. And I say yes. For several reasons.

1) Texas A&M’s offense really got going toward the end of the year.

This team got launched early on in the year in games against Kansas State and Arkansas, but they got their offense rolling with general aplomb toward the end of the year. They averaged 465.3 yards per game, mainly on the arm of Jarrod Johnson and on the legs of the boy named Sueish running back named Christine Michael. And they were second in 1st downs per game. This is a team that can move the ball with ease, and with Georgia’s D all skeletal? J’INTRIGUE!

However…

2) The Aggie Secondary? Is not so good.

In terms of BCS conference bowl teams? No team has given up as many yards through the air as the Aggies. (109th overall) Granted, it’s not something that a hazard for bowl eligiblity. But you have to look for A.J. Green to roll up a spectacular game. And throw that in with a Run D that’s 87th in the country? No amount of explosion can truly knock an opponent out.

3) And wither the Ginger Ninja?

The reason why the Bulldogs have seemed to find solid footing is because they’ve leaned towared running Caleb King and Washaun Ealy 40 times a game. If Joe Cox has to throw the ball around? Georgia is in some trouble. Because like I said before? The Aggies are high-powered.

The Aggies are a team that’s on the rise. Next year? This could be a BCS team. But it is still inconsistent. That being said? I don’t think Georgia’s D can eliminate any sort of a dream of a shootout. I know wagering on Mike Sherman is always a dangerous propisition, but there’s no way Georgia wins by more than 8. Georgia 49, Texas A&M 45.

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