The trendy thing to do, following Thomas Brown's monster performance against the Rebels, is to tell those of us who've been calling for more Moreno to shush up.

Looking at the aggregate statistics for the season, Brown and Moreno appear to be equals.  Brown averages 5.6 yards per carry, and Moreno averages 5.5 ypc.  As a receiver, Moreno holds the edge averaging 13.5 yards per reception to Brown's 8.4 ypr.  Likewise, Moreno accounts for more offensive yardage, while Brown has scored more touchdowns.

When you disaggregate the statistics and look at each game individually, Moreno has been more productive in 3 out of 5 games, Brown more productive in 1 of 5 games, and the two were equally productive in one game (the loss to South Carolina).  

As to intangibles, Brown exemplifies every leadership quality a coach could hope for, and Moreno's enthusiasm and energy provides a spark for every Dawg in the stadium.  Both have made several huge plays, and both have faltered at key moments (Brown on UGA's last possession of the 1st half against Alabama, and Moreno on 3rd and 4th downs in the 1st quarter against Ole Miss).  

Overall, Brown's performance has forced me to update my opinion of his ability relative to Moreno's.  At this point in time he may be Moreno's equal.  If so, it is appropriate for the UGA coaching staff to evenly distribute playing time and touches. Over time, and against tougher competition, I expect Moreno to be the more productive back.  Only time will tell.  

However I remain steadfast in my opinion that the best running back should receive the most playing  time and the most touches.  The "two back" rotation makes sense only when the backs are of equal ability.  Football, like all winner take all games, provides large rewards to those with even marginally superior ability. To pretend that fairness, "fresh legs", or some other such concept should be heavily considered when deciding who should and should not play is a recipe for losing.  

The bottom line is to maintain possession, advance the ball, score points, and win the game.