Georgia at South Carolina pre-game notes

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Let's start off with this. Everyone at this game must be going to Heaven. We all just sat through Hell. That 90-minute stop-and-go traffic jam from the interstate. Ugh!

The cock is crowing now at Williams-Brice Stadium. How much will we hear the Gamecock during the game? Las Vegas says Georgia's going to win by 7. Media people are saying it'll be more. But with Steve Spurrier at the helm for South Carolina anything can happen.

It's 92 degrees right now. How will that affect play? How many players will leave with cramps?

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A few lineup changes: Georgia will start Kris Durham at flanker in place of freshman A.J. Green. Also, Jeremy Lomax will replace defensive end Jarius Wynn, while Prince Miller will start at defensive back ahead of Bryan Evans.

For South Carolina, Freddie Brown will replace the injured Kenny McKinley at wide receiver.

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Keys to the game

For the Gamecocks: Must put pressure on Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford and must put together a running game. Go ahead and assume RB Knowshon Moreno is going to get his 100, 150 yards. Shutting down the Bulldogs' passing attack will be crucial. Also, the Gamecocks can wear Georgia down on defense if they can get Mike Davis going.

For the Bulldogs: Attack early and often. If Georgia can put points on the board early, it may be able to break South Carolina's spirit. Also, pass defense will be key. If the Bulldogs can stifle the Gamecock passers and make Spurrier play three quarterbacks, this game will not be close.