A year ago at this time Georgia was King of the Mountain. Of course, Bulldog fans know how that power struggle ended. Georgia fell victim to the fourth-toughest schedule in the country, it needed more than two superstars in quarterback Matthew Stafford and running back Knowshon Moreno to keep pace with rival Florida, and there were questions concerning the toughness of its defense.
While the Bulldogs -- the best team over the past 10 years in the SEC -- still won 10 games, including their bowl, the season was largely considered a disappointment.The expectations are a notch lower this year since nobody in their right mind is picking anyone but Florida to emerge from the SEC as a national championship contender.
"It's been a big difference this season," defensive tackle Jeff Owens said Thursday during SEC Football Media Days in Hoover, Ala.
