No "quit" in this team's DNA

Between last season and this season, I guess I've gotten used to experiencing close games where Georgia is going to either make a play and win. Or not.

Let's face it. The '21 and '22 seasons were an indulgent time to be Georgia fans. We were putting teams away early because we were stacked with 4 and 5 stars on the three deep.

Lately, that's just not the case. But having those back to back National Championships...I just breathe easier in close ones like Saturday against Ole Miss.

Of course it helps when we pull it out. But it's also nice to reflect back on so many plays that we made that slowly tilted the game in our favor.

26 of 31 for 289 yds, 59 yds rushing, 5 total TDs

The first one that comes to mind is the 4th and 1 play with a minute left in the third. We had crossed midfield and just had to go for it. McCray off right tackle with Ole Miss defenders in our backfield. He kept his legs churning and found a way to advance the chains.

Every tipped/blocked pass in those three 4th quarter stands. Bell and Branch turning easy 8 yard gains into 15+ yard gains and moving the chains, which in turn equaled burning more clock. Gunner, a perfect 12 for 12 in the second half!

This team just doesn't have any quit in their DNA. So while games can be stressful, they can be more enjoyable to reflect back on.

When we win. And that's what we did against Ole Miss. Made the plays to win it!

Other weekend observations:

• Billy....Gonzales will be the head coach opposite Smart in this year's WLOCP. Napier got his last sloppy win Saturday. The ax followed on Sunday.
• Vandy! Wow. They're a complete team that are fun to watch. It's hard to comprehend a 6 win Commodore team in mid-October.
• Missouri goes to Nashville for a huge game against the Commodores Saturday. (Say that repeatedly until your brain can wrap itself around it.)
• So what's our most difficult test remaining in the regular season? Will the gators be rejuvenated? Does Texas have it's shit together by the time they visit Sanford? Right now, my money is on Georgia Tech.
• The week after Tech, does Georgia return to the Benz for the SECCG? Half way through the regular season, the SEC has seven one loss or better teams - A&M, Bama, Georgia, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Missouri and Oklahoma.