Jarvis Jones Earns Defensive Player Of The Week Honor

It didn't take long for Jarvis Jones to properly welcome Missouri to the SEC. The linebacker had one of the strongest performances of his career in the 41-20 win for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Jones finished with eight tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and an interception on Saturday. On Sunday, he was named the nation's defensive player of the week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The performance earned rave reviews from his defensive coordinator.

"I think it was a special game," Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham said Sunday of Jones’ performance. "… He is a special guy that works extremely hard in his preparation. He’s really instinctive. He does a lot of things for us."

The next test for Jones and Georgia will be their game against Florida Atlantic on Saturday.

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Georgia 41, Missouri 20: Watch Out, That Old Guy's Got A Gun

Youth and speed are nice to have, but the Tigers found out the hard way that defense still rules in their new conference.

Georgia Vs. Missouri: 'Old Man Football' Comments Made Bulldogs Mad

The Georgia Bulldogs didn't appreciate the "old man football" comments they heard from the Missouri Tigers during the week. So they used it as extra motivation before defeating the first-year SEC team by three touchdowns on Saturday.

Here are some thoughts from wide receiver Marlon Brown, via Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

"It definitely made us mad. But we just took it as something to give us a little fire under our butts, and we just outlasted them at the end.

"That got under our skin. But at the same time, we had to make it about us. Our team, our time. We just wanted to go out there and play."

UGA fans even chanted "old man football" during the game just as a reminder to the Tigers.

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USA Today Coaches Poll: Georgia Holds Steady At No. 7 In Latest Rankings

The latest edition of the USA Today Coaches Poll is out and the Georgia Bulldogs hold on to No. 7 spot in this week's rankings. The top of the poll looks the same as the AP rankings with Alabama occupying the top spot. However, the coaches moved LSU past USC putting the Tigers in the No. 2 position. The Trojans check in at No. 3 and are followed by Oregon, Oklahoma and Florida State.

Arkansas plummets all the way to No. 21 after the Razorbacks' upset loss to Louisiana Monroe. Wisconsin and Nebraska fall nine and 10 spots respectively after losses while Oklahoma State moves completely out of the poll.

Here's the full top 25 of this week's coaches' poll:

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Kicker Marshall Morgan Up And Down At Missouri

Georgia Bulldogs freshman kicker Marshall Morgan spent Saturday's game against the Missouri Tigers impressive and head-scratching at the same time.

Morgan was first to get the Bulldogs on the board at Faurot Field with a 52-yard field goal in the second quarter to tie the game at 3-3. According to Jonathan Branch of Dog Bytes Online, it was the longest made field goal for a Georgia kicker in a road game since Blair Walsh hit a 53-yarder against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in 2009.

Right before halftime, Georgia scored on a five-play, 71-yard drive to get within one point at 10-9. Morgan then missed the extra point, pushing it wide right. It was the first missed extra-point attempt for a Georgia kicker since Walsh missed one against the Kentucky Wildcats in 2010.

At the time, it seemed like a big moment. Neither team had much success moving the ball, and one point could have been the difference in the game. But Georgia broke the game open in the second half and won 41-20.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri Reaction: Dawg Sports Discusses Win, Mark Richt's Coolness

Things weren't pretty throughout the early part of Georgia's 41-20 win over the Missouri Tigers Saturday night. Aaron Murray struggled early on and the Bulldogs at one point fell behind 17-9. However, as Dawg Sports writer T Kyle King points out they never panicked, and the result ended up being a decisive win over a conference foe:

The Bulldogs finished the night with fewer first downs, fewer yards, and fewer plays, but with more points and more heart. A balanced Red and Black attack---Georgia attempted 35 passes and ran the ball 35 times---produced more yards per pass, more yards per rush, and fewer turnovers, albeit only slightly so. It just took a while for Mark Richt's preternatural calm to infect his team, as it has so many times since that day in Knoxville eleven years ago when his players, and we, began to believe again in the Bulldogs' ability to enter a hostile environment and emerge victorious.

In this case Richt's calm demeanor served him and his team well as it would have been very easy to panic early. With Aaron Murray struggling and little to no running room for the ground game it didn't look like the Bulldogs would ever be able to move the ball. Even when they did they couldn't count on something as simple as an extra point to be executed correctly.

Despite the early struggles, Georgia did get it together and the result is a 2-0 start and a feel good victory for the team.

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College Football Rankings: Georgia Ranked No.7 In AP Poll

Georgia holds steady at No. 7 in this week's AP Top 25 poll. There was no movement at the top with Alabama holding onto the top spot and followed by USC and LSU. Oregon is No. 4, while Florida State and Oklahoma are tied for the fifth spot. South Carolina comes in at No. 8, one spot behind the Bulldogs.

Arkansas falls completely out of the poll after Saturday's upset loss to Louisiana Monroe. Oklahoma State, Wisconsin and Nebraska also fall out after suffering losses on Saturday.

Georgia Tech received votes for the second week in a row but remains on the outside looking in.

Here is this week's full top 25:

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Malcolm Mitchell Getting 'Back In The Flow'

Malcolm Mitchell returned to the field for the Bulldogs on Saturday at Missouri, but playing cornerback instead of wide receiver. It's going to take time for Mitchell to get fully comfortable just being on the football field, as he continues to recover from his ankle injury.

Mitchell even said he felt soreness after Saturday's game.

"It has been a while," Mitchell said. "It was fun. It's just one of those things you have to get back in the flow of."

Eventually, Mitchell is going to play both ways, but it's key for him to get that ankle right.

"I'm taking it one game at a time," said Mitchell, who said his ankle was sore following Saturday night's win. "I gotta let my ankle heal all the way up first before I do any two-ways, that's for sure."

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Jarvis Jones Thought He Had Pick-6

Jarvis Jones came up big with an interception and 21-yard return in Georgia's 41-20 win against Missouri -- but he thought it was a 22-yard return, which would have been a touchdown if he received a favorable spot of the ball.

"I actually think that was a touchdown, but they didn't give it to me," Jones said of the 21-yard return called down at the 1-yard line. "You've got to take what you can get. We came out of here with a big win."

Jones had to step up as a leader, with safety Bacarri Rambo and inside linebacker Alec Ogletree still out on suspensions, along with two other players.

"My teammates look at me as a leader," Jones said. "I'm the one that gets the boys going. I had to step it up. They were checking out of passes really quick. I got off the ball good, I learned the snap count and made plays."

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Marlon Brown 'Feels Good To Be Making Plays'

Georgia wide receiver Marlon Brown was finally back on the field after missing the Bulldogs' season opener against Buffalo. Brown ended up on the receiving end of Georgia's only touchdown in the first half, a 2-yard toss in the final minutes of the second quarter.

The senior was also a key part of the Dawgs' series in the third quarter in which they took the lead, with two catches for 44 yards. Brown hauled in an 11-yard touchdown, and Georgia never looked back.

Brown missed the opener against Buffalo due to a strained hamstring.

"It feels wonderful," said Brown after the win. "It feels real good to be healthy. It definitely feels good to be making plays."

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Chipper Jones Weighs In On Jarvis Jones' Big Day Against Missouri

VIDEO: UGA Fans Chant 'Old Man Football' In Win Over Missouri

Georgia Vs. Missouri 2012: Final Score And Game Recap

Georgia used a strong second half to capture a key SEC win 41-20 over Missouri in the Tigers first game as a member of the conference. After struggling throughout most of the first half, the Bulldogs finished strong outscoring Missouri 32-10 in the second half.

Aaron Murray's 11-yard touchdown to Marlon Brown late in the third quarter gave the Bulldogs their first lead of the game at 24-20. A key interception by Jarvis Jones set up a one-yard touchdown run by Todd Gurley to finish off the Tigers. Ken Malcome added a six-yard touchdown run for good measure after Jones forced another fumble on a sack of Missouri quarterback James Franklin.

After a very slow start to the game, Aaron Murray finished 22 of 35 for 242 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Gurley led the way on the ground with 68 yards on 11 carries most of which came on a 44-yard run in the second half. Marlon Brown enjoyed a career night for the Bulldogs catching nine passes for 124 yards and two scores.

James Franklin completed 25 of 41 for 269 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Marcus Murphy rushed for 43 yards on six carries and Marcus Lee caught six passes for 88 yards and a touchdown.

Georgia's defense bounced back significantly against Missouri after a subpar opening week against Buffalo. The Bulldogs limited the Tigers to 102 yards rushing on 39 carries which averages out to 2.6 yards per carry. Georgia also forced three turnovers two of which came late that helped turn a seven point lead into a 21-point advantage.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri Score: Aaron Murray, Marlon Brown Give Bulldogs 24-20 Lead

Georgia battled back in the third quarter and carries a 24-20 lead over Missouri into the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs trailed 10-9 at halftime and fell behind 17-9 after a 69-yard touchdown reception by L'Damian Washington on the Tigers' first possession of the second half.

Aaron Murray went back to work for the Bulldogs driving 75 yards in 12 plays and punching it in with a seven-yard pass to Tavarres King. Georgia elected to go for two and Murray connected with Michael Bennett to tie the game at 17-17. The Bulldogs held Missouri to a field goal on the Tigers' next possession and Murray gave Georgia its first lead with a 11 yard touchdown pass to Marlon Brown.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri Score: Bulldogs Trail Tigers 10-9 At Halftime

A missed extra point has the Bulldogs trailing the Tigers 10-9 at halftime in front of a packed house at Faurot Field in Missouri.

Both teams started slowly offensively but came alive late in the half. Andrew Baggett put the Tigers on the board early with a 38-yard field goal to make the score 3-0. The Bulldogs tied things back up later in the quarter with a 52-yard field goal from Marshall Morgan.

The Tigers would find the endzone first as James Franklin hit Marcus Lucas for a 41-yard scoring strike and a 10-3 lead with just 1:31 remaining in the half. It didn't take long for Georgia to answer driving 71 yards in five plays capped off by a two-yard touchdown pass to Marlon Brown. The extra point would have tied the game but freshman kicker Marshall Morgan pushed the attempt off to the left making the score 10-9.

Aaron Murray turned around a pretty subpar first half with a solid final drive. Murray completed 10 of 17 passes for 104 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Marlon Brown has four catches for 47 yards and the Bulldogs lone score.

Georgia's defense has harassed James Franklin but he still came up with a solid first half. Franklin finished the half 12 of 21 for 122 yards and a touchdown. He also added 33 yards rushing in the first half.

The Bulldogs defense was much maligned throughout the week after its performance against Buffalo and with the fact that four starters are missing the game due to suspension. They have answered the bell so far tonight however holding the Tigers to 130 total yards and just eight rushing yards as a team in the first half.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri Score: Bulldogs, Tigers Scoreless Heading To 2nd Quarter

Georgia and Missouri spent most of the first quarter feeling each other out with both defensive squads flexing their muscles to start. Missouri began the game with a couple of high snaps from their center one of which went over the head of Franklin and forced the first punt of the day for the Tigers.

After taking over inside Missouri territory, the Bulldogs went backwards when freshman Todd Gurley fumbled a pitch from Murray but recovered. The star of the first quarter could very well have been Missouri punter Trey Barrow who has two kicks of over 60 yards.

Both teams are pretty much dead even in total yards after one quarter but Missouri was on the move as the quarter ended.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: OT Austin Long Eager To Contribute

Junior Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Austin Long is finally contributing on Saturdays after his first three years on campus cast serious doubts over his career.

Long could be the first offensive lineman off the bench Saturday night for Georgia against the Missouri Tigers. Right tackle Watts Dantzler did not make the trip to Columbia after suffering an ankle injury last week against Buffalo. Starting tackle John Theus is traveling, according to Travis Ragsdale of BulldawgIllustrated.com, but is banged up with a similar injury. It's unclear how much he'll play Saturday night.

Long is eager to finally get to this stage in his career. He was sidelined his entire freshman season in 2009 after two back surgeries, and he was relegated to the scout team in 2010 as a redshirt freshman. He appeared in two games last season.

March Richt has the following to say about Long, from Yousef Baig of Dog Bytes Online:

We want him to fight for playing time. We want him to fight for an opportunity to start. Let's say Theus gets in there and he guts it out for a while, but he can't go anymore, then who's going in? Whoever that is, whether it's Austin, you've got to prove you can do it. Sometimes that's how guys win jobs.

Scout.com rated Long the No. 5 offensive tackle in the Class of 2009.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Bulldogs Play At Faurot Field For First Time

The Georgia Bulldogs open their SEC schedule Saturday against the Missouri Tigers, Georgia's newly minted SEC Eastern Division foe. It's the first-ever SEC game for the Tigers, and as such, Faurot Field is expected to be rocking off its foundation Saturday.

But Macon Telegraph sports columnist Daniel Shirley doesn't think it will bother the Bulldogs.

Through the years, Mark Richt's program has played road games against LSU, Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn, South Carolina, etc. Those teams' stadiums are large and loud and can be pretty intimidating for road teams, especially at night. Missouri's stadium Saturday will have the added energy of the Tigers' first SEC game, but Georgia will be able to fall back on past road conference games to handle anything it encounters in this game.

Shirley also points to Georgia's experience at quarterback with junior Aaron Murray, which seems like a point more valid than general team experience. As a sophomore starter last season Murray was 4-0 in true road games, but the four games were against Ole Miss, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech.

When Murray started as a freshman in 2010, the Bulldogs were 1-4 in true road games. They beat Kentucky but lost to South Carolina, Mississippi State, Colorado and Auburn.

Overall, Georgia is 8-6 in true road games over the last three seasons. None of those appearances happened at either Alabama or LSU; so if Shirley's assertion that the program is experienced in those environments were to be accurate, it would apply to coaching staff only.

The Bulldogs kick off against Missouri at 7:45 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN2.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri 2012: Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

The Georgia Bulldogs will make a trip to Columbia, Mo., on Saturday to face the Missouri Tigers in the first-ever SEC conference game for the Tigers. Georgia enters the game ranked seventh in both the AP Top 25 poll and the USA Today coaches' poll. Missouri is not ranked in either, but should provide a tough test in front of what is sure to be a lively home crowd.

The Bulldogs opened the 2012 season with a 45-23 win over the Buffalo Bulls. In that game, freshman running back Todd Gurley rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on just eight carries. Gurley also stole the show on special teams, returning a kick 100 yards for a score.

Missouri got off to a nice start in Week 1 with a 62-10 trouncing of the Southeastern Louisiana Lions of the FCS. Mizzou's offense was led by senior running back Kendial Lawrence, who carried the ball 10 times for 121 yards and two touchdowns.

Game time, TV channel: 7:45 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Spread: Georgia favored by two points. Over/under set at 54 1/2.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Bacarri Rambo, Alec Ogletree Apparently Suspended For Week 2

The Georgia Bulldogs will face the Missouri Tigers without defensive standouts Bacarri Rambo and Alec Ogletree, according to a tweet by Bulldogs linebacker Cornelius Washington. Neither Rambo nor Ogletree made the trip for Georgia's Week 2 game. The two players were allegedly suspended for failed drug tests and did not play in Georgia's Week 1 win.

The Bulldogs will also be without starting cornerback Sanders Commings and starting linebacker Chase Vasser, both of whom were suspended for the first two games due to unrelated offseason arrests. Georgia coach Mark Richt had refused to disclose whether or not Rambo or Ogletree would be available against the Tigers, telling the media he would not talk about in-house suspensions.

With four starters suspended, Georgia's defense will have big adjustments to make on Saturday. The game is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN2.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Can Tavarres King Be An Elite Receiver?

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tavarres King is a fifth year senior and currently the active SEC leader in receptions (100) and receiving yards (1,769).

His performance against the Buffalo Bulls, six catches for 117 yards, made the first time in his career that he had over 100 yards receiving in back-to-back games going back to last season. Offensive coordinator Mike Bobo believes that King can become an elite player in college football:

We need him to be an elite receiver. We talked about it a lot in the preseason about his consistency and we need him to pick up where he played at the end of last year and be very productive for us this whole season.

King thinks that he can be elite as well, but he has to be more consistent with his overall play:

I need to be more consistent in everything that I do. That's huge with me if you can't tell being consistent: route-running, blocking. I feel like I just need to be a complete receiver, a total package, not just a deep threat. I need to be able to go underneath. I feel like I can do that.

King has an opportunity to show his abilities in Saturday's game against the Missouri Tigers. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN2.

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Why I'm Rooting For Missouri

The SEC needs a reminder that college offenses are not a bad thing. Its new members can teach that lesson.

Georgia Vs. Missouri: Austin Long Eager To Contribute

Austin Long's career with the Georgia Bulldogs hasn't gone exactly according to plan. He was the No. 2 player in the state of Tennessee and one of the most highly touted offensive line prospects in the nation coming out of high school, but the redshirt junior has been sidelined by injuries almost since he stepped on campus in Athens.

As a result, the 6-foot-5, 325-pound offensive lineman has only played in three career games. But with both John Theus and Watts Dantzler dealing with injuries, Long may end up starting against the Missouri Tigers on Saturday:

"It's a big motivator," Long said. "Coming here I always wanted to start. To be able to start in such a big game as this, the first SEC game against Missouri, it's an honor. I'm looking forward to it.

Depth along the line of scrimmage is one of the main advantages the SEC has over the rest of the country; new conference member Missouri probably didn't see too many former high-school All-Americans on the third string in the Big 12.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Freshman CB Devin Bowman Impresses

When Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Malcolm Mitchell injured his ankle in practice before the Bulldogs' game against Buffalo, it thrust redshirt freshman Devin Bowman into the starting lineup in his first collegiate game.

The 6'0, 180-pound cornerback, a highly-touted four-star recruit out of high school, was nervous but ready, he told Marc Weiszer of Dog Bytes Online:

"It was more than butterflies; I don't know what it was," Bowman said. "Like, oh, I was just so happy because I've been waiting for this and now it finally came."

Bowman had 2 tackles on Saturday, and according to the coaching staff, graded out to an 81.

But while he did well getting his feet wet against a MAC team, he will be challenged a lot more by a high-powered Missouri offense in the Tigers' first SEC game this week.

Missouri quarterback James Franklin passed for 2,872 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2011, and he's almost certain to test the inexperienced cornerback on Saturday.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Malcolm Mitchell Making Progress

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back/wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell has not fully recovered from a sprained ankle, but he has been making progress and will travel with the team to Missouri. Georgia head coach Mark Richt is encouraged by what he has seen from Mitchell in practice this week.

"He did pretty good," Richt said. "I'm not certain that he's full-speed, but it's Wednesday. I'm encouraged. We've got a couple of more days to see. He will get scout work."

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Mitchell suffered the injury in practice on Aug. 30 and was not able to play in the team's opener against Buffalo. He caught 45 passes for 665 yards and four touchdowns in 2011.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: The Manic-Depressive Preview Heads Into Uncharted Territory

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: John Theus Back At Practice

The Georgia Bulldogs got good news at practice Wednesday as three of their injured players participated for the first time this week. Starting cornerback Malcolm Mitchell wore a no contact jersey but appeared to be moving well. Mitchell, a sophomore from Valdosta, Georgia, missed the season opener against Buffalo with a sprained ankle.

There's no official word yet if he will play in Georgia's SEC opener Saturday at Missouri. If he does, it will be his first start since moving over from wide receiver in the spring. Mitchell was a Freshman All-SEC player at receiver in 2011.

In addition to Mitchell, starting right tackle John Theus and backup Watts Dantzler also participated in Wednesday's practice. Both players are still recovering from sprained ankles. Theus moved well in practice, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, while Dantzler sported more of a limp. Theus, a true freshman, injured himself late in the win over Buffalo. Both linemen were held out of practice Tuesday. In a Monday interview, Georgia coach Mark Richt remained optimistic about their availability against the Tigers.

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College Football Rankings: Georgia At No. 8 On SBNation BlogPoll

The Georgia Bulldogs are ranked No. 8 in the first SBNation BlogPoll. The Bulldogs are slightly behind the Oklahoma Sooners at No. 7. At the top of the BlogPoll is SEC foe Alabama Crimson Tide, followed by the USC Trojans, LSU Tigers, Oregon Ducks and Florida St. Seminoles in the top five.

Georgia's second opponent, the Missouri Tigers did receive votes in the BlogPoll, but not enough to crack the top 25. Other SEC teams that reached the top 25 in the BlogPoll include the Arkansas Razorbacks at No. 11 and the South Carolina Gamecocks at No. 12.

The Bulldogs and the Tigers play each other on Saturday at 7:45 p.m at Missouri. The game will be televised on ESPN 2.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Mike Bobo Is Used To Criticism

In an interview with The Telegraph, Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo reveals that he is not bothered by frequent criticism from UGA fans and media.

"Blame Bobo" is a typical answer to many Bulldog problems, but Bobo does his best to ignore it:

"As you're doing your job you really can't look at the positive stuff or the negative stuff. It can affect you either way. I just want to do my job to the best of my ability and get ready to play each week."

Georgia's offense was 33rd in the nation last season in terms of points per game. Yet, Bobo is accustomed to having his every decision questioned, whether it be in the newspaper or the grocery store.

The Bulldogs prepare to travel to Missouri this weekend, where they'll take on the Tigers.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Todd Gurley Makes Mark In Classroom

Todd Gurley has recently drawn praise from Georgia coach Mark Richt not only for his work on the field, but in the classroom. Gurley was dominant in last Saturday's season opener when he rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns while also returning a kickoff 100 yards for a score. Gurley also has recently received A's in the classroom according to Richt:

"He has a good attitude and he doesn’t seem to have any type of entitlement issues," Richt said. "But if a guy starts having a lot of success early, it can maybe change him or make him feel too comfortable, too. I haven’t sat down with him and talked, but we will keep an eye on him."

Richt went on to say that despite Gurley's performance, Ken Malcolme is still the starting tailback. Georgia opens SEC play this Saturday at Missouri, and Malcome is also battling a wrist injury sustained against Buffalo.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: John Theus, Watts Dantzler Sit Out Tuesday Practice

According to Marc Weiszer, Georgia offensive tackles John Theus and Watts Dantzler sat out practice on Tuesday. Both are out with a sprained ankle.

Theus, a freshman from Jacksonville, Fla. suffered his injury in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against Buffalo. Xzavier Ward, a redshirt freshman from Moultrie, Ga., worked in Theus' place on Tuesday.

Sophomore Dantzler, a Dalton native, also injured his ankle against the Bulls.

Referring to his offensive line, offensive coordinator Mike Bobo said, "We're trying to find five right now... Get five healthy ones out there."

Seventh-ranked Georgia slipped a spot from No. 6 last week. The Bulldogs are currently preparing for Saturday's game at Missouri.

Their next test against a ranked opponent will likely not come until Oct. 6, when the Bulldogs travel to South Carolina.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Malcolm Mitchell, Marlon Brown Return To Practice On Tuesday

The Georgia Bulldogs are hope to have two key players return from injuries when they travel to Missouri to welcome the Tigers into the SEC. Malcolm Mitchell and Marlon Brown both returned to practice Tuesday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Cornerback Malcolm Mitchell returned to practice Tuesday in a green, non-contact jersey. The sophomore from Valdosta was a late scratch this past Saturday after spraining his left ankle in last Thursday’s "walk-through" practice. Richt said earlier in the day Tuesday he was "hopeful" both Mitchell and right tackle John Theus (ankle) will be able to play. Neither Theus nor backup tackle Watts Dantzler, who also has an ankle injury, were able to practice on Tuesday. More than likely they were getting treatment in the training room.

Brown missed Saturday's opener against Buffalo with a strained hamstring. Running back Ken Malcome is expected to play through a hand injury suffered in that game.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Bulldogs Prepare For James Franklin

As the Georgia Bulldogs prepare for the Missouri Tigers and their dual-threat quarterback James Franklin, Georgia coach Mark Richt knows that they need to improve after last week's performance against Buffalo, as Seth Emerson of The Telegraph reported:

"He’s a guy that they design runs for. So that’s something we’ll have to worry about. But that’s exactly what we’re working on. It’s probably good that we had issues this game."

Bulls quarterback Alex Zordich surprised Georgia with his running ability, rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown in Georgia's 45-23 win on Sept. 1. Unlike Franklin, who will have a lot of designed runs on Saturday, Richt noted that Zordich gained most of his yards scrambling around on broken plays,

"The QB run part was mostly off of drop-back pass situations. I don’t think they had a plan to run an awful lot of QB run with the guy. But he got a bunch of his runs off of drop-back passes. We’ve gotta do a better job of staying in our gaps, staying in our rushing lanes the way we oughta be and keeping guys contained. So there’s just some things we’ve gotta get better at."

The Bulldogs have been preparing for Franklin for the past couple of weeks, with freshman quarterback Faton Bauta playing the role of Franklin.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Tigers Not Concerned With Bulldogs Suspensions

With Mark Richt not divulging whether or not two defensive starters will be suspended for the Georgia Bulldogs' conference opener against the Missouri Tigers, Tigers head coach Gary Pinkel is more concerned with preparing for the Bulldogs' scheme more than the personnel on the field.

Like the previous week against the Buffalo Bulls, Georgia head coach Mark Richt is keeping it close to the vest whether Bacarri Rambo and Alec Ogletree will be suspended for Saturday's game. Unable to know who will be on the field, Pinkel is instead worried about figuring out the Bulldogs scheme instead in his interview with Seth Emerson of The Telegraph,

"You prepare for the scheme. Obviously I don't know if they are going to be back or not. We can't worry about that. We have enough things to be concerned about that we have control over. If they play, they play. I don't know what else to tell you."

Missouri offensive coordinator David Yost wasn't worried about Rambo and Ogletree, but was more concerned with any new schemes Georgia might show Missouri this week that they withheld against the Bulls in Week 1.

"We didn't run our whole offense in the first game because we wanted to put ourselves in a good position. Also, what we were seeing defensively was a little odd so we tried keeping it real simple for our kids. I'm sure they were the same way playing Buffalo in the first game. They didn't bring out all the stops. I'm sure we'll see some other looks and some other packages from them in that way."

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Connor Norman Calls First Start 'Decent'

Georgia Bulldogs safety Connor Norman called his first start as a Bulldog 'decent'. Filling in for starter Bacarri Rambo against the Buffalo Bulls because of a suspension, Norman played a solid first game, only missing one tackle in open space.

It's a big change for me to be out there starting and playing every play. It was hot Saturday. I was obviously nervous. I feel like that's expected because you're playing around such great guys out there. I feel like I need to step up my game when I'm playing too because I'm playing around such great players

Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt was pleased with how Norman played against Buffalo.

He does a great job of knowing what to do, getting lined up. He is a sure-tackler when he fits up into the responsibilities of doing that. I think he's got good ball-skills too. We like what he's doing.

Right now it is not confirmed whether or not Rambo will be reinstated for Saturday's game against the Missouri Tigers.

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College Football Rankings: Georgia Drops To No. 7 In Coaches Poll

The USA Today Coaches Poll felt the same way about the Georgia Bulldogs as the AP poll did as Georgia was leap frogged by the Florida St. Seminoles who were going up against a much inferior opponent from the FCS by defeating Murray State 69-3. While Georgia played and defeated the Buffalo Bulls out of the MAC by a score of 45-23.

So the reason for the jump may have been due to looking at the scoreboard. Georgia has a chance this week to make some noise in the polls as they play a quality SEC opponent in the Missouri Tigers who received 16 votes in the coaches poll.

Here is the USA Today's Coaches Poll:

AP Top 25: Georgia Ranked No. 7

In the latest AP college football top 25 poll, the Georgia Bulldogs fell one spot to No. 7 in the rankings. Georgia is fresh off a 45-23 victory over the Buffalo Bulls, but they were jumped over by Florida State who obliterated FCS-opponent Murray State, 69-3.

Georgia's Week 2 opponent is the Missouri Tigers, who are on the outside looking in and have earned seven points in the poll.

Here is the full AP Top 25:

• Others receiving votes: Boise State 79, Tennessee 73, BYU 63, North Carolina 48, Baylor 38, Utah 34, Washington 15, Georgia Tech 14, Ohio 10, Texas State 10, Missouri 7, Texas A&M 5, South Florida 5, UCF 4, Mississippi State 3, Auburn 3, Cincinnati 2

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Tigers DT Sheldon Richardson Banned From Media Day

Missouri kept talkative DT Sheldon Richardson away from the media Monday after his controversial remarks Saturday, the Associated Press reports.

Why, you ask?

Richardson, a junior, said after Saturday's opening victory over Southeastern Louisiana that he watched some of the Bulldogs' opening victory over Buffalo earlier in the day but turned off his TV because "it's like watching Big Ten football, it's old man football."

MU coach Gary Pinkel said Richardson regretted the remarks and said the team had handled the matter already.

Could Richardson's inflammatory comments rile up a Georgia team already on guard about their trip to Columbia?

"Without question I think anybody looks for things," Pinkel said. "We want to say the appropriate things. He felt sorry for saying it, he just got excited.

"He's got great respect for Georgia, as I do. We'll learn the lessons and move on."

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Georgia Football Injury Report: RB Ken Malcome Expects To Be Ready For Missouri

The Georgia Bulldogs updated the status of several injured players on Monday, including running back Ken Malcome, who anticipates being ready to go for the Missouri game, according to Seth Emerson. Malcome left last Saturday's game against Buffalo with a hand injury; he finished the day with six carries for 32 yards.

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Offensive lineman John Theus (ankle sprain) was not able to practice on Monday, while cornerback Malcolm Mitchell (ankle sprain) was limited. Reserve offensive lineman Watts Dantzler (ankle sprain) also missed practice, and both wide receiver Marlon Brown (hamstring strain) and running back Richard Samuel (hip contusion) were limited.

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Georgia's Todd Gurley Named SEC Freshman Of The Week

The SEC named Georgia running back Todd Gurley freshman of the week on Monday after he scored three touchdowns in the Bulldogs' opening win over the Buffalo Bulls. Gurley ran the ball eight times on Saturday for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Gurley also ran back a kick 100 yards for a touchdown.

Gurley shared the honor with Alabama Crimson Tide running back T.J. Yeldon, who had 11 touches and 137 total yards with one touchdown.

#UGA's Todd Gurley named #SEC Freshman of Week. Had to share with Bama's T.J. Yeldon. Gurley 10 touches, 227 yds. 3 TDs; Yeldon 11, 137, 1.

— AJC UGA (@ajcuga) September 3, 2012

Gurley could start for Georgia in their game Saturday against the Missouri Tigers. The game will kick off at 7:45 p.m. from Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. The game will also be broadcast on ESPN2.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri Odds: Bulldogs Favored Over Tigers

The Georgia Bulldogs are currently three point favorites over the Missouri Tigers according to Odds Shark. In Georgia's first game against the Buffalo Bulls, a 45-23 Georgia win, running back Todd Gurley ran for 100 yards and scored three touchdowns, including one a kickoff return for a touchdown. The defense however, gave up scoring drives of 75 and 84 yards in the first half and only led 24-16 at the half.

The Missouri Tigers won their first game against the Southeast Louisiana Lions, 62-10. Special teams and defense were the big keys to the Tigers as punt returner Marcus Murphy returned two punts for touchdowns from 72 and 70 yards respectively. Zaviar Gooden returned an interception for a touchdown and Michael Sam returned a fumble for a touchdown. Running back Kendial Lawrence also ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns, one of them from 76 yards out.

The two teams play on Saturday, Sept.8 at 7:45 p.m. at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: RB Todd Gurley Could Start On Saturday

Freshman Todd Gurley impressed in his Georgia debut, running for 100 yards and two scores on just eight carries. Starting running back Ken Malcome suffered a hand injury in the opener, which could mean that Gurley gets the start in the Bulldogs' second game. Mark Richt hasn't made a decision on that yet, though he said Sunday that Gurley will certainly figure into their offensive plans.

Richt wasn't ready to name his starting tailback, but it's clear Gurley has earned a prominent role.

"He'll definitely get the ball, that's for sure," Richt said.

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Gurley, who also had a 100-yard kick return for a TD, and fellow freshman Keith Marshall finished Saturday's win over Buffalo as the team's top two rushers.

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Georgia Vs. Missouri: Bulldogs Prepare For 'Huge' SEC Opener

The Georgia Bulldogs dive into conference play with a game against the Missouri Tigers this Saturday, and it's an important one for both teams. Georgia head coach Mark Richt called it a "huge game" and said he expects a good effort from the Tigers, who are making their SEC debut.

"It's a big game, it's a huge game," Richt said. "It's a huge game for them, no doubt. It's a huge game for us, too, though, because we've got our goals and they've got their goals and, shoot, to me it's the biggest game of the year, no doubt. We'll see. I know they'll be ready."

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Saturday's game is set for 7:45 p.m. ET. ESPN2 will televise the contest.

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UGA Football Injury Update: Malcolm Mitchell, John Theus Among Bulldogs' Walking Wounded

Georgia nearly escaped August injury-free, but now have several concerns heading into next week's matchup with Missouri.

Malcolm Mitchell missed Saturday's game against Buffalo after sustaining an ankle injury during last week's practice. Head coach Mark Richt was hopeful that Mitchell will be able to play against Missouri, but his status won't likely be determined until later in the week.

"I don't know how long it'll be, hopefully he'll be able to practice this week and play. But I really couldn't tell you right now if he'll be able to or not."

Freshman offensive lineman John Theus suffered an ankle injury during the second half of Saturday's win over Buffalo, and left the game without returning. Richt was a little more hopeful on the prospects of Theus being able to play this week.

"Of all the positions, an ankle sprain of an offensive lineman, you have more guys that just wrap it up tight and go," Richt said. "When you get some of your more skilled athletes, it's just tougher to stop and change direction and those types of things. I've seen more offensive linemen go with a bum ankle than a skill guy, so that might help us in that regard."

Running back Ken Malcome also left Saturday's game with a hand injury. There hasn't been any word on the severity of his injury. Wide receiver Marlon Brown also sat out Saturday's game with a leg injury, but he is expected to play against Missouri.

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UGA Acknowledges Suspensions Of Bacarri Rambo, Alec Ogletree

Georgia head coach Mark Richt acknowledged that Bacarri Rambo and Alec Ogletree both missed Saturday's win over Buffalo because they were suspended, but he stopped short of saying when they might return to the field.

"Yes, they were suspended for this game," Richt said. "We'll find out what happens next week."

Georgia has been reluctant to release suspension info for competitive reasons. They don't want Missouri knowing for sure whether or not Ogletree and Rambo will play next week.

It has been reported that both players are facing multiple-game suspensions for failed drug tests that were administered by the university. Connor Norman started in place of Rambo at safety on Saturday while Christian Robinson took over at Ogletree's inside linebacker spot.

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