Georgia Bulldogs ranked 8th in ESPN post-Spring Top 25
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Georgia Bulldogs ranked 8th in ESPN post-Spring Top 25

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Mark Schlabach of ESPN has released his Post-Spring Way-Too-Early Top 25 and the Georgia Bulldogs are ranked 8th.

Here’s what he has to say about the Bulldogs:

With quarterback Hutson Mason taking control of the offense and tailback Todd Gurley finally looking healthy, Georgia seems to be fine on offense heading into the offseason. The Bulldogs believe their offensive line should be better, especially with tackle John Theus finally recovering from a wrist injury that prevented him from doing much in the weight program the past couple of seasons. Gurley, who was dogged by groin and ankle injuries last season, looked explosive in the spring and will enter the 2014 season as a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. Tailback Keith Marshall, who missed much of last season with a torn ACL in his right knee, is expected to be at full strength by June. Georgia’s defense, however, remains a big concern under first-year coordinator Jeremy Pruitt. The Bulldogs have three legitimate All-SEC candidates in linebackers Jordan Jenkins, Leonard Floyd and Ramik Wilson. But Pruitt complained about many of his defensive linemen being overweight and out of shape, and Georgia’s secondary was inconsistent throughout the spring. The Bulldogs might have to count on junior college transfer Shattle Fenteng and a trio of incoming freshmen for immediate help.

First in Schlabach’s poll are the defending national champion Florida State Seminoles. They are followed by Alabama, Oklahoma, Auburn, Oregon, Michigan State, Ohio State, Georgia, Baylor, and South Carolina.

What do you think about Georgia being ranked 8th? Too high, too low, or just about right? Let us know in the comments below.

ESPN Post-Spring Way-Too-Early Preseason Top 25

  1. Florida State
  2. Alabama
  3. Oklahoma
  4. Auburn
  5. Oregon
  6. Michigan State
  7. Ohio State
  8. Georgia
  9. Baylor
  10. South Carolina
  11. Stanford
  12. UCLA
  13. LSU
  14. Texas A&M
  15. Wisconsin
  16. North Carolina
  17. Notre Dame
  18. Iowa
  19. Florida
  20. USC
  21. Texas Tech
  22. Clemson
  23. Kansas State
  24. Nebraska
  25. Michigan
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