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June 18, 2015

Fair Catch University is no more

Last year was salve to the soul....

2014 Georgia Bulldogs Punt Returns through 01/12/2015

NameYrPosGRet.YardsAvg.TDRet./GYards/G
1Isaiah McKenzieFRWR121923012.1121.619.2
2Reggie DavisSOWR1312957.9200.97.3
Total133132510.4822.425.0
Opponents1310474.7000.83.6

But then you look at 2013 and 2012, and only one thing really stands out...

2013 Georgia Bulldogs Punt Returns through 01/06/2014

NameYrPosGRet.YardsAvg.TDRet./GYards/G
1Reggie DavisFRWR1114463.2901.34.2
2Damian SwannJRDB139283.1100.72.2
3Sheldon DawsonSODB12100.0000.10.0
4Shaq WigginsFRDB121-1-1.0000.1-0.1
Total1325732.9201.95.6
Opponents1310434.3020.83.3

2012 Georgia Bulldogs Punt Returns through 01/07/2013

NameYrPosGRet.YardsAvg.TDRet./GYards/G
1Rhett McGowanJRWR149758.3300.65.4
2Malcolm MitchellSODB1311575.1800.84.4
3Damian SwannSODB145377.4000.42.6
4Shawn WilliamsSRDB1412525.0000.11.8
5Chris ConleySOWR14199.0000.10.6
Total14272037.5201.914.5
Opponents141415611.1411.011.1

Isaiah McKenzie's talent changed what our punt return approach is. The number of returns don't stand out so much, because that is pretty consistent much more consistent than I would have dreamed, but the yards gained per return increase is stunning.

And that really stands out when you look at Reggie Davis' return yards in 2014 vs. 2013. I can't say with certainty, but you have to think we worked more on punt return in practice than in years past, knowing McKenzie is a threat to break one. That contributes to Davis getting a couple of more steps when he does get the chance to return a punt.

TD

*all stats are courtesey of CFBStats

1 comments:

paulwesterdawg said...

On the one hand, I'm thrilled. On the other hand, I don't think this game will ever happen. It'll be light the Ohio State series. Maybe a 20% chance it every comes to pass.

 
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