Spurrier Talks About Lattimore’s Success Against Georgia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Steve Spurrier talked about Marcus Lattimore and his success against Georgia at Tuesday’s weekly press conference. On running the ball well against Georgia with Marcus Lattimore: “We did run the ball pretty well both years. Marcus has had a bunch of yards against them. You would think they might get more up there, but they actually stopped us real well early in the game last year. He got most of his rushing yards in the second half and a lot in the fourth quarter. We have to block. Obviously they have to stop the run first. Everyone we play has the same plan really. When you only throw 15 to 20 passes a game, the other team can’t say lets stop the pass. They obviously have to try to stop Marcus and the run game.” On Marcus Lattimore’s success against Georgia: “Two years ago he broke a bunch of tackles. It was one of the most amazing days I’ve ever seen a running back have. Last year we had holes for him. He broke a few here and there, especially in the second half. It wasn’t as many broken tackles last year as it was the first year. He has played very well against them. If we’re to win he probably needs to have another big day.” On Georgia’s defense: “Their offense has scored so much and quickly that the defense has been out there more than other teams. I think they’ve been out there the second-most plays (in the conference). They stop people in the fourth quarter. Reminds me a bit of Auburn two years ago when their defense wasn’t ranked really good, but in the fourth quarter they stopped people and won ever game somehow doing that. Right now Georgia’s defense is playing well in the fourth quarter. I’m sure they’re trying to correct some stuff here and there and go from there. Who knows how it will play out Saturday night. We have to wait and see.”