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This was great to hear:

“I wanted to graduate early,” Murray said. “I don’t think I’m going to be Dr. Murray in two years by the time I leave. But hopefully I’ll have my Masters done and then take classes whenever I can to finish it up. … I probably won’t finish in two seasons, but my teachers are going to be working with me to figure out a schedule where if I don’t make it to the NFL, I’ll continue. If I’m blessed to be able to play in the NFL, then I’ll be able to take a class in the offseason and finish that up.”

I have had no reason to believe so but I have been thinking that Murray was going to leave after the 2012 season. Considering his size that will not change I dont think it would be a good idea for Murray to leave early. When Murray does decide to go to the NFL I think he will have a nice career. Some dont think much of him as an NFL prospect. I think he is gonna suprise a lot of people. He also might end up being a higher draft pick than some think right now.

Considering the amount of defensive talent we will lose after the 2012 season it would be huge if Murray returned for 2013. It looks like 2012 will be the year we have a great experienced defense. With tons of 2013 Draft picks. 2013 might be the year we have a great, and experienced offense. Full of 2014 Draft picks. Our offense looks like it will be pretty good in 2012 too. In 2013 Murray will be a Senior. Crowell a junior. Marshall, and Gurley Sophomores. Mitchell, Conley, and Bennett Juniors. Lynch a senior. Rome a Sophomore. Gates, Lee, and Burnette Seniors.

If he returns I dont think he just breaks all time UGA passing records but all time SEC passing records. I think Murray is one of the more underappreciated players I have seen at UGA. Hes not underaprecciated by all of our fanbase but by much more than I would of thought.

Hopefully its Murray 2010-2013 - LeMay 2014-2015 - Ramsey 2016-2017. Assuming their are no injuries or transfers. I think this is the best case scenario for us. Who knows what can happen though. Mason, or Bauta might suprise some me.

Team sport - no one player cost us anything.

Agreed.

It's risk reward. Without a running game to rely on, we sent Murray back there too many times in big moments. The results... As many passing TDs as some QBs have seen in 2 seasons. But the downside risks were there, too.

If we want Bama or LSU ball security from the QB position, we need to provide about 30+ rushing TDs to support Aaron (we only gave him 15, and 20% of those came from the QB position).

If you are stuck living through the air, we are going to suffer the consequences of going to the air too much against tough, tough defenses. It's why Arkansas has had their best offenses ever and are still stuck in a distant third place behind LSU and Bama continuously.

Murray lost the SEC championship for us when he failed to tackle the Honey Badger on the kick return for a touchdown.......? My point, there is plenty of blame to go around in all aspects of last year's season. Those 4th down TD passes in the UF game were unbelievable....talk about a pressure situation against our biggest rival. I will reserve my opinion until the end of this season when hopefully we can add a consistent ground game and not have to depend so much on the pass.

Interesting to hear that Murray is looking into a two-year plan. I hope he stays and finishes his eligibility.

Some good and interesting analysis here and enjoyable reading. There have been hundreds if not thousands of books written on how to be successful at winning football games, but you could fit it on the back of a business card.

Synopsis:
1. Run the football on offense.
2. Stop the run on defense.
3. Don't turn the ball over.
4. Play sound special teams.

Yeah DP, you're right, but in all fairness, Murray is a better non-rushing QB than any of those teams had... except maybe 1. Point being, We may not have thirty rushing with our receiver corps. But I hope we are more successful running, regardless of actual TD #'s. Not disagreeing, just saying most of those teams were either run dominate offenses or had the one- two punch of a fleet footed quarterback( Tebow-Scam) We won't have as many rushing tds because we have the passing game in our arsenal. I'm hoping maybe like USC in the Bush days with the balance of both.