Fan poll: Georgia's biggest concern

Published: August 23, 2012 

ATHENS - Periodically this season, I'm going to take the pulse of Georgia fans on an issue of the season, and do so with immense synergy: I'll post the question on Twitter, wait for the answers, then post some of the answers on the blog.

Today's question: What's your biggest area of concern entering the season, and why?

The response was widespread. As you'd expect, the offensive line and special teams dominated. But there was a range of concern for a Georgia team ranked sixth in both major preseason polls, and the consensus pick to repeat as SEC East champion.

Here's what you all had to say about your major areas of concern:

OL and special teams. Latter lost games last year. Former is pretty obviously a question mark based on depth and experience.
- Kyle Lebet, @KyleLebet

The offensive line. Very young. Not a lot of experience. Hopefully they'll overcome that quickly.
- Cam, @CammyC_88

The OL and finding a consistent running game. If we can run the ball, everything else should fall into place.
- Brandon Ashley, @BrandonAshley

The high expectations. All the talk about the schedule and getting back to Atlanta reminds me of 2008. Recipe for disaster.
- Brian Koning, @bnerail

My concern is if Richt can run a tight ship. Cut out stupid penalties, and play like their hair is on fire every game.
- Bryan Hall, @cattledawgs

For me it's the secondary for the first part of the season. We can manage but an injury or two would be hard to overcome.
- Michael Gates, @RecDawgs34

Winning the big game ... specifically Aaron Murray's performance in those games.
- Heath Houston, @heathhouston

OLine because games are won in the trenches.
- Kerri Loudis, @ugakerri

Coaching. Coaches need to have best talent on field regardless of class, senior, junior, etc.
- Alan Matthews, @SouthGaAlan

Still concerned about Aaron Murray's missing wide open receivers in many games last year.
- Doobie Roo, @DoobieRooToo

Special teams ... two freshman kickers! I hope it does not cost us a game this year!
- Kyle Szigeti, @CPA_dawg

Aaron Murray mistakes. And O line depth and can the young guys on the O line hold up the big defense in Atlanta?
- Jeff Murray, @J_Murray85

OL, freshman specialists and length of suspensions to key players.
- Jason Stanford, @jstandawgfan

1. Special teams. 2. O-line depth. 3. Ogletree and Rambo suspensions.
- Trae Marchant, @TraeMarchant

Kicking game (mainly field goals)/special teams play. I think the OL will surprise people this year!
- Jason Arnold, @HunkerDownDawgs

DBs. Do we have enough against Mizzou?
- Brance Alan Young, @truckcompany32

The over-hype of our backs. They are gonna be great let's just let them play before we assume they are the next Herschel or Bo!!
- Scott Forrester, @jeep7448

Also, our red zone offense. We need TDs, not FGs. Also, keep putting on points when we are ahead instead of playing conservative.
- Sott Forrester, @jeep7448

Simple: Running back and the offensive line.
- Clint Thomason, @ClintThomason

The offensive line - relying on freshmen makes me nervous.
- Alex Ramati, @TheAustinDawg

Offensive line depth/experience. Sounds like the guys are holding their own, but seems like we're right on the edge of trouble.
- J.D., @jdmyers

Misguided beat writer from Macon.
- Jeff Schultz, @JeffShultzAJC

1. Consistent QB play. 2. O-line. 3. Health ... just need a serviceable run game, doesn't have to be great in that offense.
- Gary Templeton, @garytempleton

Offensive line, although I am starting not to worry about them as much. Must be the Kool-Aid!
- Brett Daniels, @BDaniels58

Mark Richt's goatee, or lack thereof.
- Alex Cunningham, @ACunningham8

Offensive play calling.
- Dustin Stathan, @dwstatham

Offensive line.
- Anne Thomas Wade, @annethomaswade

Suspensions/depth in secondary. WR depth. OL depth beyond top six.
- Chad11W, @Chad11W

I am worried that Richt might not have room for a championship trophy in his modest office. Hehe.
- Benjamin Wilson, @getupkid4uga

No major concerns. If the injury bug stays away should be a special season.
- Scott Callaway, @TheDude_Dawg

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