Georgia vs. Central Michigan pre-game

ATHENS, Ga. -- A little less than an hour to play here and it's 212 degrees in the press box alone. How is Central Michigan going to handle this heat and humidity? We're talking about Cramp City, baby. Expect many delays today.

Another pre-game thought: How will being No. 2 this week sit with Georgia? I don't believe coach Mark Richt has run the score up on an opponent, but will today's game be a statement to Associated Press voters?

Augusta's Corvey Irvin is a defensive captain for the Bulldogs. He is starting in place of Jeff Owens. I expect him to turn in a solid performance.

Will freshman defensive lineman A. J. Harmon (Jefferson County) get a chance to play today? Or will he be red-shirted? If he doesn't play today, look for the latter. The same goes for freshman defensive back Sanders Commings (Westside).

Ohio State is currently having fits with Ohio of the Mid-American Conference. Yes, the Ohio that lost to Wyoming last week. And the same Ohio that plays in the same conference as Central Michigan -- another reason UGA has a chance to shine today and grab some national respect.

We've already had a 15-yard penalty. I'm not 100 percent certain, but I believe it was a former UGA quarterback who violated one of the main Man Rules -- which is don't stand next to another man at the urinals if there's another vacant urinal down the line. That ain't cool. The next time he does this, we'll have to revoke his Man card.

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GET THE PICTURE: Freshman A.J. Green will get the start at flanker today, his first start of his collegiate career. Expect him to have a huge day.