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Georgia exposed by the Volunteers

by Ivan Maisel

Posted: Wed October 15, 1997

Two weeks ago Iowa took a 4-0 record and some amazing offensive stats to Ohio State. But those numbers were built on the soft ground of weak competition, and the Hawkeyes collapsed against the Buckeyes, losing 23-7. Last week Georgia rode four consecutive victories, all at home, and some impressive defensive numbers into Tennessee and suffered a similar fate. Final score: Tennessee 38, Georgia 13. It's obvious Jim Donnan, the Bulldogs' second-year coach, still has much work ahead.

Donnan said last summer that his defense would have to prevent the big play, especially on third down, if Georgia was to begin its climb back to respectability. The Bulldogs arrived in Knoxville having allowed only 212.5 yards and 6.3 points per game, but at the first sign of adversity they reverted to the mediocrity that has been their trademark in recent years. "Tennessee manhandled us up front and controlled the game," Donnan said.

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In setting a school record of 35 first downs, Tennessee converted seven of nine third downs. Vols freshman tailback Jamal Lewis, an Atlanta native, rushed 22 times for 232 yards—12 more than Georgia had given up on the ground in its first four games combined. Peyton Manning completed 31 of 40 passes for 343 yards and four touchdowns. He was sacked once.

Issue date: October 20, 1997