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Statistically Speaking With Dave McMahon
November 20, 2009 | Football
Statistically Speaking takes a deeper look at the numbers that tell the story beyond just points, touchdowns and goals. Taking a closer look at the numbers can provide insights that fans may never have noticed. Georgiadogs.com's Dave McMahon gives us some insight into all of Georgia's varsity sports in this weekly column. Click here to read previous editions.
Football
Georgia is coming off a huge win over Auburn this past week. Not only did they narrow the gap in the all-time series in which they now trail by just one game 53-52-8, they also extended the point differential in the series in which they now lead 1,578 to 1,722. Not only did the point differential climb to 56 points (remember when it was a lot closer) but in the 2000's the lead is +51 which is the 3rd best decade Georgia has ever had against Auburn. In the 1990's, the Bulldogs were -39 against the Tigers.
Highest point differential against Auburn by decade
1940's: +168
1920's: +134
2000's: +51
In the game, freshman Washaun Ealey rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown. He was named SEC Freshman of the Week. Here is a breakdown of Bulldogs that have won that award.
SEC Freshman of the Week
Knowshon Moreno (2007) – 3 times
Matthew Stafford (2006) – 2
A.J. Green (2008) – 2
Rennie Curran (2007) – 1
Joe Cox (2006) – 1
Washaun Ealey (2009) - 1
Curran had another big game, recording 12 tackles. It was the 4th time this season and 10th time in his career that he got double-digit tackles in a game. The career total ties him for the most by a player under Mark Richt.
Most 10+ tackle games under Mark Richt
Rennie Curran – 10
Tony Gilbert – 10
Odell Thurman – 10
Thomas Davis – 10
Speaking of defense, Georgia picked off 2 Auburn passes in the win and have 118 during the Mark Richt era. Here is a breakdown on how Georgia does, under Mark Richt, based on how many interceptions the defense gets.
Record based on number of interceptions
4 interceptions: 4-0
3 interceptions: 4-0
2 interceptions: 18-4
1 interception: 37-9
0 interception: 25-13
Blair Walsh made a 51-yard field goal against Auburn and is now a perfect 4-for-4 this year on field goals of at least 50 yards. He is now tied for second in school history for the most 50-yard field goals made.
Most career 50+ yard field goals by a Bulldog
Kevin Butler (1981-84) – 11
Blair Walsh (2008-09) – 6
Allan Leavitt (1973-76) – 6
Rex Robinson (1977-80) – 6
Brandon Coutu (2004-07) – 6
This week Georgia plays Kentucky and has a 49-11-2 record against the Wildcats and at home it is even better. In fact, Georgia's record against Kentucky at home is the best against any SEC opponent.
Best Georgia home record against SEC opponent
Against Kentucky: 24-3-2 (.862)
Against Vanderbilt: 26-6 (.813)
Against Ole Miss: 17-4-1 (.795)
Against South Carolina: 24-7 (.774)
Men's Basketball
Georgia opened up the Mark Fox era with a win and a loss in the past week. Sophomore Trey Thompkins had a double-double in each of those contests and now has 6 double-doubles in his career. Since the 1999-2000 season, Trey has the 5th most double-doubles by any Bulldog.Most double-doubles by a Georgia Bulldog since 1999-2000
Chris Daniels – 18
Anthony Evans – 16
Shon Coleman – 9
Steve Thomas – 9
Trey Thompkins – 6
Takais Brown – 5
Sundiata Gaines – 5
Women's Basketball
Speaking of double-doubles, Porsha Phillips recorded a double-double in the first game of the season, a win over Oklahoma. It was the fifth of her career and as a Bulldog. Since the 1999-2000 season, she is 6th all-time in double-doubles as a Lady Bulldog.Most double-doubles by Lady Bulldog since 1999-2000
Tasha Humphrey – 49
Christi Thomas – 27
Tawana McDonald – 20
Kara Braxton – 19
Angel Robinson – 17
Porsha Phillips - 5
Soccer
The soccer team ended its season this past week after losing to North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs finished the season 15-6-1. The 15 wins is tied for the second-most in the team's history, falling just short of the 18 wins the 2007 squad had.They also had 9 shutouts this season, which is the fourth most by a Bulldog team in a season.
Most shutouts by Bulldog team in a season
1997 – 12 shutouts
2005 – 10
2007 – 10
2009 - 9
