UGA-UK Standouts
Excluding Myron Pryor and Tony Taylor, who I mentioned in yesterday's game recap, here are some of the players who caught my eye in Kentucky's 24-20 win over Georgia.
Kentucky WR Keenan Burton: Burton averaged 20.8 yards on kickoff returns, but it was his receiving in this game that made the difference. Georgia CB Paul Oliver, among others, could not cover this guy. On the drive that led to his first of two touchdowns, he caught a 12 yard pass on third and four to keep it going, then finished it off by getting open in the back of the endzone. Burton also made a great leaping catch later in the game for a 30 yard gain, and he escaped coverage in the endzone in the fourth quarter to catch his second touchdown and give the Wildcats a 17-14 lead. Burton finished with seven catches and 73 yards.
Georgia TE Martrez Milner: I know he dropped another pass. I know it would have been first and goal at about the three if he had held on. But his talent is undeniable. If this guy ever holds onto the ball consistently he'll dominate games. Milner was benched to start this game, but got plenty of playing time and finished with four catches for 70 yards. What I love about Milner is that every catch he makes seems to end in a big gain.
Georgia DB Tra Battle: Obviously, Battle shined on Saturday because of his second quarter interception of Andre Woodson that led to a Georgia touchdown. He also made his presence felt with his tackling skills. It's never a good thing to see a safety make so many tackles, but that's the way it's been for Georgia this year. The Bulldogs defense does not tackle well, but some guys, like Battle, are exceptions. Without his six tackles yesterday, it would have been much uglier for Georgia.
