Knowshon Moreno Explodes in UGA Win

The University of Georgia Bulldogs may not have dominated Vandy like a great team should have, but the Dawgs will take the 4-14 victory over an SEC team. Last week I talked about how Knowshon Moreno has struggled some in SEC play. Saturday he found his rythm and made some big plays.

Knowshon finished the game with 172 yards on 23 carries plus a score. He also added 10 yards receiving from 1 catch. Generally when you see a RB with 170+ yards that usually means they busted a 50 or 60 yarder. Not for Knowshon though. His longest run of the game was only 22 yards. He was consistently pounding the ball for positive yards.

One note of concern is that Knowshon may have been banged up again during the game. The AJC noted in their game review that Knowshon was taking himself out of the game in crucial situations.

“We leave it up to Knowshon,” said Richt, seeking to describe Georgia’s substitution policy. “He takes himself out. When he’s standing by the [running backs] coach, he’s ready to go back in. When it’s a new series, he’s ready unless he’s injured.”

So why, with 2:08 left in a seven-point game, did the first call go to the freshman King, who lost 6 yards? Richt really couldn’t say.

So something may be going on. If any of you readers have insight on this situation, please post a comment and let me know.