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Comparing Saturday's UGA-South Carolina game to the 2008 Alabama debacle only shows you're not digging back far enough.

In some divergent reality, there are excuses to be made for the Bulldog defense's performance against Tennessee. Until we find it, though, we have to face up to the fact that the Dawgs' defense just hasn't been all that great in 2012.

Georgia hit the snooze button against Buffalo and won anyway. But with Mizzou on deck, the coaches have to bring naptime to an end.

The gods of the ancient Greeks and Romans were all-powerful, but they could also be petty and immature. The dismissal of Isaiah Crowell should serve as our reminder that elite college athletes can be the same way.

MISSOURI TIGERSFaurot Field, Columbia, Mo., Sept. 8 Coach: Gary Pinkel, 85-54 in 11 seasons at Missouri (47-42 Big 12), 158-91-3 overall.Last year: 8-5 (5-4 Big 12), defeated North Carolina 41-24...

The pundits say Georgia's been blessed with another clear path to the SEC East title, but that doesn't mean there won't be pitfalls along the way.

Just two years ago, the defensive line was having major trouble adjusting to a new system. This year, it'll be one of the most drama-free units on the team.

Crowell, the crown jewel of the Dawgs' 2011 "Dream Team," enters '12 as their most talented and experienced running back -- but will he still hold that honor at season's end?

The Dawgs now have two Dream Teams under their belt, and it's time to see how all the pieces might fit together for an SEC championship run in 2012.