I like Thomas Brown. Brown is a very good running back.  And he has demonstrated a number of admirable personal characteristics.  But he is not the Bulldogs best running back.  Knowshon Moreno is a more productive running back, and the more touches he gets, the more likely the Dawgs are to win.

With 2 minutes and 9 seconds left in the first half against Alabama, the Dawg's coaching brain trust elected to hand the ball to Thomas Brown on three consecutive  plays.  Unable to run out the clock, the Dawgs punted to Alabama, and the Tide put 3 points on the board to close the half.  Would Knowshon Moreno have gained the extra yard necessary to move the chains and maintain possession?  We can not say with certainty, but the following facts are relevant:

1. Knowshon Moreno averages 1.4 yards more per carry than does Thomas Brown (5.3 to 3.9).
2. Moreno's longest run is 50 yards, while Brown's longest is 17.
3. Moreno averages 6.9 yards more per reception than does Brown (15 to 8.1).

Moreno hasn't fumbled (knock on wood) and he appears to be adequate in pass protection.  Playing your second best running back, especially in key situations against tough conference opponents, is a good way to lose games.  

I do not understand the decision to give Moreno fewer touches than Brown.  The Dawgs managed to pull out the win in overtime, but they could have put the game away much earlier.  The decision to give Moreno fewer touches than Brown was a coaching mistake, and it should not be repeated.