Knowshon Moreno vs. Georgia Southern

We are less then 24 hours away from the Georgia Bulldogs first football game of the 2008 season. They come in ranked #1 in the nation and should destroy an unranked Georgia Southern team. I don’t even want to see GSU score 10 points, and if they do, the Dawgs better have already put 50 on the scoreboard.

Last year on opening day, Knowshon Moreno didn’t do much on the ground. He had 20 carries for 70 yards, but he also had 2 receptions for 51 yards. It’s a good day for any normal college player. This year, with all the hype, Georgia fans are expecting a lot more out of him. Anything short of 120 yards and a touchdown against a weak opponent like GSU will be a disappointment. Heisman contenders don’t lay eggs against bad team.

But I’m confident in Knowshon. Georgia has high expectations for this team and Coach Richt won’t let us down. I think he’ll pound the ball often and early, getting Knowshon plenty of carries in the first half. Once they put points on the board it could be a free reign for him. Don’t expect Knowshon Moreno to play the entire game though. Caleb King will get his share as a chance of pace back and later on in the game once the score is out of reach for GSU.

Should be a great game and beautiful weather. Oh and be sure to get to the stadium early… they’ll be introducing Uga VII during a pre-game ceremony.