![]() ![]() ![]() In the final period, he pushed Georgia to a 31-21 lead with an 18-yard touchdown run, breaking a tackle at the line and cutting to his left to reach the end zone without being touched again. Gurley just kept right on running like he wasn’t even tired, while Clemson found it increasingly difficult to bring him down. The strategy paid off over the final two quarters. Gurley pretty much finished off Clemson by himself.ĭeep inside the UGA locker room during a private tour on Friday. The fifth-year senior, an understudy to Aaron Murray throughout his career, completed 18 of 26 for 131 yards and didn’t do much damage downfield without speedy receivers Malcolm Mitchell and Justin Scott-Wesley. Hutson Mason turned in a nondescript performance in the first game of his only full season as Georgia’s starting quarterback. 16 Clemson on his own Saturday night in the Bulldogs’ 24-point win: Georgia RB Todd Gurley put up numbers that were good enough to beat No. “I’ve got to keep improving myself and get better.” “We’ve got to prepare harder and get better,” said Cole Stoudt, Clemson’s new quarterback. The Tigers were held to one first down and 15 yards in the second half. Georgia broke open a game that was tied 21-all at halftime, shutting down Clemson and a fast-break offense that didn’t look nearly as effective without two of its departed stars, record-setting quarterback Tajh Boyd and receiver Sammy Watkins. It’s always good to start the season off healthy.” “Having those nagging leg injuries, man, that holds you back,” Gurley said. There was nothing to fret about at the start of 2014. Later in the year, a sprained ankle caused him to miss three games and left him just shy of 1,000 yards rushing. He suffered a quadriceps injury that limited his carries in a season-opening loss to Clemson. The junior running back is looking to shine after an injury-plagued sophomore campaign. “I don’t want to stay the same every week. “Hopefully I can get better,” Gurley said. He made the most of his limited touches on a sweltering night between the hedges, averaging 17.2 yards every time he got his hands on the ball and breaking Rodney Hampton’s mark of 290 all-purpose yards, set in 1987. He returned a kickoff 100 yards for another score. Gurley ran for 198 yards and three touchdowns. Mark Richt’s Bulldogs pulled away in the second half at home behind a powerful offensive line and a strong group of running backs, winning the season opener against Clemson. “I think he’s the best player in America,” Georgia coach Mark Richt said, “or at least one of them.” In a performance that will surely cast him as an early favorite for the Heisman Trophy, Gurley scored four touchdowns and set a school record with 293 all-purpose yards, leading No. The following is the post-game story published by ESPN:ĪTHENS, Ga. I saw Clemson and Georgia fans side by side enjoying the beer and spreads. While the tailgating is spread out, it’s a fun atmosphere. Without further adieu, I present to you, the Todd Gurley Show….err, I mean UGA-Clemson: I’d also like to thank the many alumni and fans of both UGA and Clemson that I was honored to speak with in an effort to bring their stories to you, the college football aficionado, later this winter with the publishing of the book (all proceeds to the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America charitable organization). I’d also like to thank Logan Booker of Bulldawg Illustrated (Logan, I still owe you for the Terrapin beer – great stuff by the way – will get you back at the Florida-UGA game in Jacksonville) for providing such great commentary about his love of UGA, some truly inspirational and passionate words that will go a long way towards making this book touch so many peoples hearts – and not just football fans, but people in general. Tanner Stiles for the private tour of Sanford Stadium and the viewing of your absolutely phenomenal facilities at the University of Georgia). Thanks to all the UGA Athletic Department personnel that helped make this trip so special (Mr. Next week is Eugene, OR for the showdown between #3 Oregon and #8 Michigan State, a matchup that will bring ESPN College Gameday to Autzen Stadium. ![]() Below I’ll input some notes from the game, highlight videos and pictures of my trip. If my visit to Athens, GA was a sign of things to come, then this is going to be the greatest fall in the history of EVER. ![]() The inaugural visit on my 2014 college football book documentary is in the books, following a 45-21 victory for the #12 ranked UGA Bulldogs over the visiting #16 ranked Clemson Tigers. ![]()
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