Wednesday Dawg Bites Is Ready To Get Down To Business

In unshocking news, it appears that Jared Curtis will indeed by staying home to play for Vanderbilt.

Yes, the crazy recruiting cycle may be focused on it, but frankly, there are more important things to concern with if you’re a Georgia fan.

Yes, here on the week of another likely titanic clash between Georgia and Alabama and one with a SEC title at stake, we’re using up energy on someone not yet on campus.

As you may have heard when wandering into adult conversations at family reunions growing up, “go away, this is grown folks business.”

Could Georgia use a talent like Jared Curtis? Sure. But did it survive just fine after losing out on Dylan Raiola and Arch Manning? Also yes.

Could landing Curtis give the Dawgs a bigger bump this week? Without question. But in terms of what is at stake this week, there are bigger fish to fry than someone not yet on campus.

Georgia and Alabama may have similar rosters to the last time they played, but a few months-worth of time has seasoned both teams. As far as Georgia’s defense goes, it believes that time logged since then could make a big difference. There could be credence to that, as this defensive unit looks to have solved its early-game woes since the first two months of the season. Has this group really improved enough? Check back on Saturday night.

The Red & Black takes a final look back at the Tech win with a grading by position group.

Other than looking from afar with amusement, there’s another reason to be vigilant of so many new coaching staffs taking shape in the SEC – that Kirby Smart’s staff might be in danger of being poached. The Dawgs’ in-state rival could be facing something similar with its OC…

It would not be the first time. Sam Pittman, Shane Beamer, Mel Tucker and Fran Brown have all moved on from UGA to other opportunities. But in this case, it’s not so much a head coach role – its a next career step. Could a position coach be targeted for an OC role? Yes, and if that’s in play, then Georgia’s tight ends guru Todd Hartley would be logically a candidate for that spot or a G5 head coaching role.

Georgia may or may not experience staff attrition, but it’s to be expected. As they say, it’s the price of success.