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Georgia is coming off an 11-2 season capped by a huge 41-10 win over Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl. The team returns eight starters on offense and seven starters on defense. Head coach Mark Richt owns the fourth-best winning percentage (.791) among active coaches.

Junior Matthew Stafford returns at quarterback for the Bulldogs. Stafford's numbers (4,272 yards, 26 touchdowns, 23 interceptions, 54.5% completions in two seasons) do not accurately reflect the amount of talent this kid possesses. The coaches spent the offseason working with Stafford on fundamentals.

Tailback Knowshon Moreno returns for his sophomore season. Moreno rushed for 1,334 yards last season, which stands as the second-best total by a freshman in school history. Moreno was also the second-leading rusher in the SEC.

The uncertainty on offense lies with an offensive line that will have new starters at four of the five positions. Four of the five starters will likely be sophomores. There are sure to be some growing pains with this young unit. Luckily for Georgia, they have a lot of talent at other positions that should keep this offense chugging along until this unit can jell.

The Bulldogs are extremely deep along the defensive line. Georgia has the capability to consistently rotate five tackles and six ends. Junior defensive tackle Geno Atkins is the cream of this crop. Georgia also has high aspirations for redshirt freshman Justin Houston, a converted linebacker.

The Bulldogs devoted much of the spring to working on their nickel package. The Georgia nickel package does not use a strong-side linebacker, so only linebackers Dannell Ellerbe (middle) and Rennie Curran (weak-side) see significant playing time.

The secondary is solid and returns three of four starters, including corners Asher Allen and Prince Miller, and strong safety C.J. Byrd. Sophomore Reshad Jones appears to be the new starter at free safety.

Freshman Blair Walsh appears to be the odds-on favorite to win the kicking job and senior Brian Mims is a solid punter who should have that job secured.

The 2008 Georgia Bulldogs have no shortage of talent. They'll likely go as far as Stafford and Moreno can take them. Georgia also has depth, especially on what could be a dominant defensive line. This team will be extremely tough if the offensive line comes together quickly and plays effectively.

But the Bulldogs have a very tough schedule. They have road games against Arizona State, LSU, Auburn and Florida (in Jacksonville). They also have a tough home game against Tennessee, who beat Georgia 35-14 last season. The only upside to having a schedule this tough is Georgia could lose a game (or possibly two) and still find themselves in the BCS National Championship game.

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After months of analysis and projections leading up to the April 25-26 NFL draft followed by days of draft recap and team grades, we focus on what really matters to us; how the draft affects our fantasy football leagues.  While we may have thoughts on the absurdity of the contracts signed by high draft picks, it has no effect on our fantasy football team's payroll. Players may have been drafted higher or lower than projected, but that has no impact on where they will be drafted in our leagues. What matters most to us is if the player will play and if it will be this year or in upcoming years.   Let's take a quick spin through the AFC and look at each team's new additions that could factor into our fantasy football drafts.

Baltimore - Baltimore's best pick was on the offensive line with G Michael Oher. I cannot see this changing the draft position of any of the Ravens' three-headed backfield. DE Paul Kruger was a nice addition to an aging defense.

Buffalo - Buffalo added players across the board, except for the offensive skill positions (Terrell Owens was added via free agency). DE Aaron Maybin will be a stud on defense, bumping the defense up a few positions. They did add TE Shawn Nelson who could have a sneaky year catching passes underneath. Hopefully, Owens won't catch him conspiring with QB Trent Edwards on individual plays.

Cincinnati - The Bengals had a great overall draft, but their improvements on the offensive line OT Andre Smith and defense with LB Rey Maualuga and DE Michael Johnson does little to make their defense draftable or increase the draftability of any offensive players. I do love TE Chase Coffman and will take my chances on him with a late round pick.

Cleveland - Rookie wide receivers rarely do much in the NFL, but the Browns added two that I would recommend taking as a late round pick; Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi.

Denver - The Broncos addressed their biggest weakness; their defense. However, their defense should only be rostered when facing Kansas City and Oakland. RB Knowshon Moreno is worth drafting, but I would not draft him too high as Denver signed 4 free agent RB's so I don't see Moreno as their primary back.

Houston - The Texans added a few starters on defense to help out Mario Williams. The jury is out on whether or not it makes the position draftable or not because they were the 27th-ranked fantasy defense in 2008.

Indianapolis - DT Fili Moala helps the defense immediately, but the player to focus on is RB Donald Brown. Brown quietly lead the NCAA in rushing yards in 2008 and will step in right away for the Colts. Joseph Addai is still the number 1 running back, but has proven to be injury-prone, so Brown will get reps right away to minimize Addai's touches. He should be selected in middle rounds and a few rounds higher in Keeper Leagues.

Jacksonville - The Jags grabbed a pair of offensive tackles to help restore their running game. This should keep Maurice Jones-Drew as a second round pick. WR Mike Thomas is worth a late-round flier.

Kansas City - The Chiefs signed a few good players on defense in DT Alex Magee and LB Tyson Jackson, but they will not make their defense worth drafting.

Miami - You will read a lot about how well QB Patrick White will fit into the Fins' Wildcat offense, but how many touches can you realistically expect? They grabbed 6' 5" WR Patrick Thomas outta USC to help their passing game, but if their offense does not make Ted Ginn Jr an every week starter, Thomas has no chance.

New England - Much like Dallas, New England worked multiple trades to fill multiple holes, but none of them will help us in the fantasy world. No offensive players to note and their D will not change draft perception with the new additions.

New York Jets - The Jets were the most daring team during the draft and landed two draftable players out of their three picks in QB Mark Sanchez and RB Shonn Green. Many people questioned the Green pick, but I love this kid. He is as tough and powerful as they get. Thomas Jones is in his early 30s and threatening to hold out if he doesn't get more cash and Leon Washington may become too expensive, so Green is not a bench warmer. Sanchez had a short starting career at USC, but excelled in a pro style offense and seems polished and ready to tackle the New York media. I would recommend Sanchez as a mid-round pick and can see taking Green as a double digit round pick. Bump Sanchez up considerably in Keeper leagues and bump Green up a few rounds in Keeper leagues as well.

Oakland - Oakland would receive much more ridicule for its draft choices if Detroit wasn't in the league. However, in fantasy football, who cares if Oakland drafted a guy a round too early and bypassed a much better receiver to do it. WR Darius Heyward-Bey is a burner and can put up some serious numbers if JaMarcus Russell can get him the ball. A good mid-round pick.

Pittsburgh - The Steelers didn't really do much to change fantasy football except add another solid DT to its defense in Evander Hood. They should still be the first or second defense drafted.

San Diego - The Chargers added DE Larry English, but will probably move him to LB, especially if Merriman is slowed from his knee surgery and Shaun Phillips can't stay out of trouble. No impact on fantasy in the least.

Tennessee - WR Kenny Britt was their best pick, but he will be a third option in a run first, second and third offense. They replaced Albert Haynesworth with DT Sen'Derrick Marks (no misspelling on the name). He is a slight step back, but won't change the location in the draft for the Tennessee D.

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It is never good when you lose a talented player to the NFL draft. He can be very difficult to replace, especially if he is at the key quarterback or running back positions. When you lose two players at those positions it can sometimes be disastrous when trying to replace them. That is what Georgia had to do coming into the 2009 season. Quarterback Matthew Stafford finished his record setting career and was drafted first overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft. Knowshon Moreno, who was also a record setting running back, was a first round pick of the Denver Broncos.

Their replacements did an ample job for the 8-5 Bulldogs, but Georgia was not a threat to win the SEC against heavyweights Alabama, Florida, and LSU. Senior John Cox, who waited three years before finally getting his chance to start, threw for 2,584 yards and 24 touchdowns against 15 interceptions. The running game did not fare as well. Washaun Ealey, Richard Samuel, and Caleb King split carries, but they struggled to match Moreno's production. A.J. Green was an asset at wide receiver. Though he put up worse numbers than he did in 2008, he had 53 catches for 808 yards and six scores as Cox's number one target. He also did this despite missing three games late in the season.

The 2009 season got off to a tough start as the Bulldogs took a rare non-conference road trip west of the Mississippi to Oklahoma State. The Cowboys dominated the rebuilding Bulldogs 24-10, but that set up a three game winning streak. Georgia returned home to Athens and beat South Carolina (41-37), won at Arkansas 52-41, and out-toughed Arizona State 20-17. Most importantly, Georgia started 2-0 in SEC play. That hot start quickly cooled in game five as LSU knocked off the Bulldogs 20-13. Their momentum was further damaged with a 45-19 loss at Tennessee.

Georgia regained some momentum by beating Vanderbilt 34-10, but struggled mightily in the World Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party in Jacksonville. Florida easily handled the Bulldogs 41-17 in the rivalry contest. Fortunately, a layup with Tennessee Tech was next. After playing such a brutal schedule, Georgia reveled in the chance for an easy win. It got exactly that in a 38-0 shutout. That gave them momentum to defeat Auburn 31-24 the following week.

Senior Day was not a fun one in Athens this year, Kentucky ruined the festivities by stealing a 34-27 win. The Wildcats scored two fourth quarter touchdowns and relied on it defense to hold the seven point lead in the final 10 minutes. Georgia did manage to gain some in-state bragging rights. They upset rival Georgia Tech in Atlanta to put a damper on the Yellow Jackets' ACC championship season. That final 8-4 record, plus the solid win over Georgia Tech, meant that Georgia earned a berth int eh Independence Bowl against Texas A&M. These two historic programs played quite a game, as well. Georgia earned a 44-20 win thanks to Brandon Boykin's 81 yard kickoff return for a score.

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Football is truly the National American sport. Everyone loves it, from your best friend, to your uncle. Even your pet loves to join in the fun during football night with you and the rest of the family.

College Football games are just as famous and exciting as its pro brother, the NFL games. The college football season is starting in less than a month away, and everyone is excited. Since September is fast approaching, you may have started placing your bets as early as now. College football picks is a favorite topic, whether you're an amateur or a professional bettor. You usually support and bet on your college's team, or if you are a serious gambler, get college football handicapping services for game predictions and insider information. These services are plenty and not hard to find in the net, thus it is obvious that there is great demand for them.

If you prefer to not spend a dime for these services, here are the top predicted college football picks of the year, based on their conditions from the previous season, present coaches and training, and their outgoing and incoming players.

1. The Florida Gators

Of course, the Florida Gators is expected to make it big this year. The Florida Gators were the defending champions of last year, and is expected to be even better this year. This year, the Gators will return 19 of its previous 22 starters. Brandon Spikes is coming back, so this team is expected to have a solid and strong defense this year, probably among the best of the nation.

2. The Texas Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns will return 14 starters, but there are a lot of questions to address this year. Can they find a solid replacement for McCoy so he doesn't have to run? Can they replace Cosby and Shipley? These are questions they should address to assure of a ticket to the championships.

3. The Oklahoma Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners still has Sam Bradford, a great offensive player, but the team lost four of five starters on the offensive line. Even if the team has a great defensive line and solid linebackers, losing four of five starters will probably make quite a dent in this team.

4. The USC Trojans

This power team has amazing offense, returning with nine starters, however the defensive only returns with two starters. USC may have lost a lot of talent yet again, but this won't be a problem for USC Trojans is known to never go short when reloading on talent. Let us wait and see.

5. The Georgia Bulldogs

A ton of starters will return on both the offensive and defensive, which is good news. Hopefully, if Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno stay this season, the Georgia Bulldogs will make a good competitor this season.

These are the best college football picks, the teams most likely to make it to the championships, although college football is a surprising and unpredictable game. Who knows who'll make it to the championships? Learn to love the game, and the surprises that go with it!

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So here we are. Playoffs are clinched, and now we must fight for a home game in the first round and possibly the bye. The Eagles need to play these last two games as if they weren't already in the playoffs and need to focus on winning. Brian Dawkins return is obviously a huge storyline here and there will be a lot of hype before the game. However, once kickoff takes place, the Birds need to bare down and play their best game. Denver is a solid football team and the Eagles will need to bring it every play.

Here's some quick team stats and league rankings:

Offense

Points per game: 19.6 (20th)

Yards per game: 336.4 (17th)

Pass yards per game: 216.3 (17th)

Rush yards per game: 120.1 (12th)

Defense

Points per game: 17.9 (7th)

Yards per game: 294.4 (3rd)

Pass yards per game: 177.5 (2nd)

Rush yards per game: 116.9 (22nd)

Offense

Kyle Orton - This guy was kind of Mr. Insignificant in the Jay Cutler trade as Cutler took the spot light in the deal. However, Orton's team stands in a much better position than the 5-9 Chicago Bears. The Broncos offensive numbers don't impress you, but they have done what they needed to pick up eight wins so far this season and are in playoff contention. Orton already has career numbers in yards and has a much better touchdown to interception ratio than he has in years past. He doesn't have the best mobility, so I expect the Eagles to play their typical defense and try to get pressure on Orton early. Our defense did a good job of forcing turnovers last week and I feel they can do the same again this week.

Running backs - Lost in the shadow of the return of Brian Dawkins is former Eagle Correll Buckhalter who also spent a lot of time in Philadelphia. His impact wasn't as large due to a rash of injuries, but he's still a good football player. He is just four yards shy of setting a personal record in yardage and has recorded two 100+ yard games. We all know he is a very capable back and his 5.3 average yards per carry this year shows it. He'd be more productive but has shared a lot of reps with rookie running back Knowshon Moreno, a target many thought might land in Philadelphia before the draft. He is just 121 yards away from 1,000 and has averaged just over 20 carries in his last four games. Denver likes what he can do and the Eagles should expect to see a healthy dose of him.

Brandon Marshall - He isn't called "the Beast" for no reason. Sure he has off the field issues, but once he steps on the field he is one of the best. He proved just how much of a beast he can be two weeks ago when he set a new NFL record for receptions in a game recording 21. It looks like he's going to go over 100 receptions on the year and already has over 1,000 yards receiving with 10 touchdowns. Marshall will have to be watched closely if the Eagles plan to have any success. He is a game changer and is capable of big plays, much like DeSean Jackson. Also, he's a huge target and will have a definite size advantage over the Eagles corners. If the Eagles can shut down Marshall, they should be able to find success.

Defense

3-4 Defense - The Eagles will see another 3-4 defense this week and seemed to struggle last week against the 49ers. Donovan McNabb moved around a lot in the pocket. Denver's defense has the NFL's leading sack man and will definitely try to apply pressure on McNabb. I hope Donovan can get some good reads on this defense and be able to see the blitz and react to the open areas. His receivers also need to read the blitzes and find holes in the defense. If Denver is getting to Donovan all day, it could be trouble.

Elvis Dumervil - This guy has just been killing quarterbacks this year. He leads the league and has recorded 15 sacks. Dumervil showed a lot of promise in 2007 when he recorded 12.5 sacks but then fell off in 2008 and only recorded five. Needless to say, he's back and very dangerous. Along with his sacks he's also forced three fumbles on the year. The Eagles are going to need to keep an eye on this guy and not let him control the line of scrimmage. We saw Donovan move around a lot last week but he seemed very hesitant to run. I hope he doesn't hesitate to run this week because Dumervil very well may be chasing him around all day.

Brian Dawkins - Oh where to start. Everyone knows exactly what this guy brings to the table already. We've all seen him do his work for quite a long time. It seems there was doubts whether he would be able to play at the same high level now that he is older but it doesn't seem to be effecting him. He's second on their defense in tackles. Dawkins is still as intense as ever and it's going to be very strange watching him compete against the Eagles offense.

Special Teams

Eddie Royal handles the return duties here and is a shifty little player with pretty good speed. This could potentially be a close game where a big play on special teams could mean a whole lot. The Eagles special teams can't allow a big play and should look to make one of their own.

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Urban Myer issued a gag order on his team for this weeks game, but make no mistake about it Florida was playing for more than the SEC east lead and a spot in the title game. They are playing for pride, And that has illuminated all game.

Tim Tebow's numbers may be down but he is a far better quarterback this year. Along side of Percy Harvin and that duo of running backs Chris Rainey and Jeff Demps. Florida looks scary as Halloween, but for real.

And they lived up to every bit of it today against Goergia. Offensively, Tebow and Co. where just too good. Through land or air, they can do it all. Not to mention they can do it with every player. This whole team scores points. And they did today against the Dogs

Tim Tebow acounted for 5 touchdowns himself and Percy Harvin had two. 49-10 was the final score. A thrashing in which there were few gasps of life for the Bulldogs. Just good Gator football all night long.

Just like it usually is Gator fans would say. The Gators have won 18 out of the last 19. Last year the Dogs finally got one and they celebrated by stomping on the field in a celebration that actually drew a penalty!

Coach Urban Myer was quoted as saying it was wrong and that "its going to be a big deal" also that it "would be forever on the minds of our team" and he meant it. . . He taped pictures of the Dogs stomping on the field in there celebration in all there lockers , Made them do 188 push ups for the yards Moreno ran up on them every day in spring training. And in the weight room the players had to do 42 reps at each station, for all the points Georgia scored on them. This team remembered. . . Brandon Spikes Jaw rattling hit delivered early to Knowshon Moreno certainly set the tone for a night of redemption.

The way Florida is playing it will be very interesting to see who they meet in the title game. Alabama looks promising, but still have a few major obstacles to take on... LSU for 1, (you knew I was gonna say that) Auburn for 2. Tubberville has beaten them 6 times in a row. His team can play defense and they may finally be able to score points by the time they have to BEAT BAMA!

Either way it goes Florida is obviously playing superior football and who ever comes out of the west will have there hands full and there mothers hands full. Make no mistake about it. Urban Myer said it was going to be a big deal and it has been. Tim Tebow is fired up and in my opinion looking like the Heismann winner once again.

So I'm gonna go ahead and call it now Florida wins crown in 09... Probably to Penn State or some lesser conference opponent. I know a few southerner's who wouldn't mind seeing USC catch a beating. But who knows at this point. With the curse of the number 1 in the AP POLL always in effect. You never know.

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