Georgia must get better play at quarterback
Happy Labor Day to everybody! A lot happened on this first weekend of college football. So what did we learn?
1. Georgia must get better play at quarterback. It would be foolish to lay Georgia’s 24-10 loss at Oklahoma State at the feet of senior quarterback Joe Cox. It was a team loss if there ever was one. The kid was sick and deserves the benefit of the doubt. But here is the reality of playing in the SEC. The defensive coordinators around the league are going to look at that video tape. They will see Georgia’s first possession and how the Bulldogs just blew Oklahoma State off the ball. Then they will see the adjustments Oklahoma State made to put the pressure on the quarterback. At most SEC schools, if the defensive coordinator does not want you to run the ball, it is going to be difficult to run the ball. Ellis Johnson of South Carolina is one of the best defensive coordinators in college football. And trust me when I tell you that South Carolina’s defense is better than Oklahoma State’s. Somebody—Joe Cox, Logan Gray, somebody-is going to have to throw the ball down the field with consistency and find No. 8 (A.J. Green). Green is the best football player on the field. He has to get more touches.
2. The Sam Bradford injury changes a lot. Bradford suffered a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder during Saturday night’s 14-13 loss to BYU. He was scheduled to have an MRI on Sunday to determine the real extent of the damage. He might get back for the Texas game on Oct. 17. Suddenly the national championship race, the Heisman Trophy race, and the Texas-OU game look completely different now. Now BYU (1-0) has to be in the national championship mix. The Cougars have Florida State, TCU, Air Force, and Utah at home. If BYU goes 12-0 against that schedule, they are going to be in the mix for the BCS national championship. And after such a ruckus was raised because undefeated Utah didn’t get a chance to play for the title last season, it might be hard for the voters to keep the Cougars out. Just keep it in mind.
3. We’ll find out about Tennessee this week. If I’m a Tennessee fan, I’m encouraged by the 63-7 win over Western Kentucky. It’s not just the final score that was impressive. It was the array of weapons that Tennessee showed on both offense and defense. We understand that Western Kentucky is not very good, but when Jonathan Crompton completes 21 of 28 for five touchdowns-after throwing only four TD passes all of last season-you have to be encouraged. With two running backs over 100 yards and 380 total yards of rushing, there is reason to be optimistic. We’ll learn a lot more about the Volunteers on Saturday when UCLA comes to town. The Bruins, who opened with a 33-14 win over San Diego State, are better than a year ago. But I will say this: The Tennessee-Florida game on Sept. 19 looks a little different right now.
4. It was not a good weekend for the ACC. Virginia Tech is really good. But the loss to Alabama was a bitter one for the ACC. For three quarters Virginia Tech played toe-to-toe with Alabama. The Hokies were just as fast and hit just as hard. And quarterback Tyrod Taylor was playing pretty well. But Alabama just wore Virginia Tech down and dominated the fourth quarter to win 34-24. The ACC really, really, wanted this with win. The league certainly has balance because it sent 10 teams to bowls last season. But Virginia Tech, which was ranked No. 7, was probably the ACC’s best shot at a BCS championship contender. A lot can happen. Maybe Georgia Tech or Florida State plays their way into the discussion. But I think the ACC’s national championship hopes probably ended Saturday night at the Georgia Dome. FYI: Don’t be surprised if Virginia Tech wins the rest of its games if it can find a way to win at Georgia Tech on Oct. 17. With losses to Richmond (by Duke), William & Mary (by Virgnia), Baylor (by Wake Forest), California (by Maryland), South Carolina (by N.C. State), and to Alabama (by Virginia Tech) it was not a good weekend for the ACC.
5. Georgia Tech has a lot of weapons. They really do. Everybody knows about Jonathan Dwyer. Everybody knows about Josh Nesbitt and WR Bay-Bay Thomas. But you throw in Anthony Allen (26 yard TD catch), Jerrard Talent (68-yard punt return), Morgan Burnette (11th career interception) and you’ve still just scratched the surface on the guys who can make a difference. It’s going to be interesting to see how Clemson’s defense, with new coordinator Kevin Steele, tries to account for all of these weapons.
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354 comments Add your comment
UGA_2001
September 7th, 2009
6:14 am
The Dawgs will be back. Believe that, Teck.
In regards to the article, I really hope someone beats BYU and Bosie St. Non-BCS conference teams simply do not play tough enough schedules to be in the BCS title discussion. They should be relegated to the Liberty Bowl to play the 6th place SEC team- if they are undefeated.
The schedule they play in their respective conferences would be akin to UGA joining C-USA. Who cares if they win a big OOC because they are not challenged weekly by the schedule. It is not fair to BCS conf programs who play much tougher slates.
zino
September 7th, 2009
6:18 am
It’s hard to stretch the field when you don’t have the arm, and it’s hard to find AJ open when you don’t have the time.
#2 BAMA FAN
September 7th, 2009
6:19 am
If Bama’s special teams had played better than the game with the hokies would have been like the Clemson game last year in Atlanta a blowout!! BYU beating the sooners is crazy to believe, but any
thing is possible. Hope the seminoles plays light outs tonight against the hurricanes and maybe Bobby Bowden will retire with a great team playing in a major bowl game at the end of the season!!
ROLL TIDE!!
Chuck
September 7th, 2009
6:28 am
Don’t forget Roddy Jones and Derrick Morgan, and maybe the Coop as well
g
September 7th, 2009
6:46 am
bama whipped vt in the stats worse than they did clemson last year. VT was very fortunate to be in that game.
Saint Simons
September 7th, 2009
6:47 am
((((( 24 10 ))))) hahahahahahahaha
m
September 7th, 2009
6:55 am
The ACC will be just fine. They lost to South Carolina and Alabama last year in the first week of the season and still beat the sec 6 out of 10 in the regular season. The ACC will still beat the sec 4 out of 7 this year.
Besides, the sec didn’t look like they were all that anyway. Georgia got shut down by one of those big 12 defenses…Virginia Tech played alabammer toe to toe, South Carolina looked like the worst team that ever won a game….and the rest of the sec played patsies that couldn’t beat a high school game. So I wouldn’t beat my chest just yet.
Tony, you are plain stupid to rule out the ACC. Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Clemson, FSU, and others may be in the mix as well as anyone. Just because you BSBCS writers think you know everything in the first week of the season. Let me let you in on something…you don’t know…and you are stupid for thinking you know. Let the games decide the matter…not your IDIOTIC opinion.
And you left out Roddy Jones in Tech’s formidable offense. He is the one who averaged 16 yards a carry against that sec defense over at the cesspool in Athens.
Tech got 500 yards of offense and won by 20 over a RANKED FCS team…and Paul Johnson still wasn’t happy. He knows TECH is loaded and when they play their best they can and they will beat anybody…and anyone that doesn’t believe it now is going to be very surprised…especially you fool dawgs living in the past.
Reminder…Thanks to God and Greyhound, chan gomer gailey is gone forever…you dawgs are really going to miss him.
45-42….glad it still hurts so bad and it is only the beginning.
Steve Spurrier
September 7th, 2009
6:56 am
0-2. Hee hee.
god and greyhound
September 7th, 2009
6:58 am
Wait, but weren’t all the mutt fans saying that they didn’t need cox to be any good, that they were so loaded with talent that he merely needed to manage games? Wasn’t uog simply going to reload and win the national championship like UT after Peyton left? Didn’t they have the best O-Line in the country, as well as all these superstar freshmen that were all going to be the next AJ Green at their respective positions??
An ugly, pathetic effort by a group of overhyped knuckleheads against a very average OSU team. There are mutt fans who are trying to puff OSU up as a “top 5″ team now that they’ve dominated mighty uog. OSU will prove over the course of the season to be another 8-4/9-3 type squad that can’t beat the best teams in its league.
As for uog? 6-6, loss to TULSA in the independence bowl
god and greyhound
September 7th, 2009
7:04 am
Oh, and LMFAO at the mutt fans that, in the days leading up to the game, were offering comparisons between Richard Samuel, and YOU’LL NEVER GUESS WHO.
I guess the first thing he can do towards attaining this vaunted status is to break a tackle.
Da Coach
September 7th, 2009
7:16 am
As a Penn State graduate, I have no allegiance to either UGA or Tech. Outside looking in, my humble opinion is that UGA is in a world of trouble while Tech seems poised to make another national splash this year. Although you can’t compare the quality of the oppponents on Saturday, objectivity suggests there is no doubt Tech is the program headed in the right direction.
Alpharetta Dawg
September 7th, 2009
7:36 am
M & Greyhound the idiots!!!
Your right the the SEC is not very good…BTW what was the score the last time Yeck played an SEC team????? Oh yeah I think you lost by 4 TOUCHDOWNS!!!!! Yeck fans are really pumped up about beating JACKSONVILLE STATE (WO their starting QB) 37-17???? Are you kidding me???? Keep running your mouth because like almost every year we will shut it up in your high school stadium come Novemeber!!!!
RomeDawg
September 7th, 2009
7:39 am
It wouldn’t bother me if BYU got a chance to play for the NC if they go undefeated. They have done what you should do which is schedule some tough teams. Utah schedules no one out of conference and then gets pissed when they’re left out. Even their coach had them ranked #6 for the coaches poll before the bowl games. As far as the dawgs, look for them to make some adjustments. We will be ok. And Tech has taken the Utah way to a NC. Play know one out of conference that’s tough and win a WEAK conference. They looked great against Alabama High School.
#2 BAMA FAN
September 7th, 2009
7:41 am
god and greyhound and m, yellow fuzz who is funny and all the other crazy tech fans your team has not played anybody yet!! The hokies will beat you and the seminoles would beat you this year, so wait till you play somebody in the top 20. Bama’s defense would kick the dog crap out of tech if they played this year just like LSU did last year!! ROLL TIDE!!
Vincecomeback
September 7th, 2009
7:52 am
I’m sick of the Dawg Nation covering up and playing patty cake with this coaching staff. Mark Richt, you’re the Marion Campbell of college football. It’s pathetic we have the presitgious University of Georgia yet we don’t eveve have the best college head coach in the state of GA!
Michael Adams…do what it takes right now to hire Coach Paul Johnson. I don’t really care if Tech paid him 2.5 million a year. We can give him 4 million. Send Coach Richt back to FSU.
Atticus
September 7th, 2009
7:56 am
Tony, the QB needs a REAL offense, not a high school facsimile. That was a plain vanilla I have seen from Bobo. No motion, one or two wildcat plays, hardly any TE plays. You gotta move AJ all over and get him in mismatches. You are only as good as your assistants and in the SEC they better be elite (which means eventually they get HC offers—GA’s will not) and they aren’t believe me.
blackwatchdefense
September 7th, 2009
7:56 am
vincecomeback,
you’re an idiot. i agree johnson is the best coach in the state…but you’re crazy as hell thinking he’d leave to go to uga(g)
FloridaMike
September 7th, 2009
8:06 am
Tony – I agree with your take on UGA this weekend, but I still believe as bad as we played on offense on Sat., the pitiful ref calls cost us 14 points and I don’t care what anyone says, bad calls turn the momentum almost every time.
CharlotteGator
September 7th, 2009
8:07 am
Quarterback play clearly wasn’t what you need in a game like that, but I think the biggest problem I saw during the game was erratic play by the O-line and UGA getting away from what worked. Sturdivant going down for the year again was a real heartbreaker. He seems like a good kid and probably worked really hard to get back on the field for that game. Not to mention the shuffle it causes on the O-line (Vance seemed to do fine though). The first drive obviously was what everyone expected, but afterwards it was disheartening as I was pulling for the Dogs. OSU adjusted and moved men into the box to take away the run, and it seemed like Bobo didn’t have creative ways to move the ball through the air. And how did they forget about AJ Green? The ‘pro-style’ offense definitely needs to be expanded and some more threats have to develop on offense. A couple of plays on offense really hurt (i.e. the drop by Charles, a couple of Cox over/under throws). Defensively I thought UGA played fairly well. Only thing I had an issue with was moving to a soft zone on some crucial plays that ended up really costing them. Both of Dez’s touchdowns were against soft cover 2’s. It’s asking a lot for a safety to go from a dead squat/stop to keeping up with a quality receiver running a good route at full speed. I thought Miller and Boykins did a good job on what I think is a pretty overrated receiver and no one else seemed to be hurting them down field. I would have liked to see Bryant pressed the entire game as the corners matched him physically just fine. Overall the defense played well and I think will be just fine, there were just a few question marks. I thought Jeff Owens would have a bigger impact. Also, I didn’t see much of Owens and Geno Atkins on the field at the same time. Any UGA fans know why? Was something up w/ one or both of them?
nuetral observer
September 7th, 2009
8:07 am
Richts loyalty will be his downfall, ala Fulmer. Could be a tough year if the dawg don’t bounce back vs USC. I bet Marlon Brown is 2nd guessing his choice after being buried on the bench and seeing a frosh lead the Vols in recieving, could have been you Marlon,
PT
September 7th, 2009
8:19 am
Look, yes UGA lost a game sat to a true top 10 team. OSU is without a doubt a top 10 team this year and probably have a legit shot in the big 12. There Defense has stepped up. UGA ’s offense is going to take several weeks to find itself. That is nothing new to most football people. If you thought UGA was going to hang 30 plus you do not know the game. This season goes in 2 directions. It goes either like 06 where we broke in a fresh QB and struggle the first half or it goes like 07 where we really pick it up a notch. Either way what you will see is improvement. Know team in college football fiels a title type team every year. What Florida has is special right now and in 2010 they will drop back. Its inevitable. To say that Georgias program is going in another direction is absolutly absurd and you dont know the game if you think other wise. We should be fielding a team with a legit SEC title shot about every 3rd yr and I believe we do.
CharlotteGator
September 7th, 2009
8:20 am
Not sure ACC fans should be beating their chests this week. The loss to William and Mary by an admittedly poor UVA squad really hurts. VaTech, put up a good fight, but still lost which was the conference’s best shot at making a statement. Wake Forest didn’t help matters either. Tech seems like the conferences only hope at a BCS title shot and it’ll take some good bounces for that to happen. If the ACC fans are honest, they know UNC, Miami, and FSU aren’t legitimate title contenders.
That said the SEC doesn’t have much more to brag about either. Obviously UGA didn’t perform like they wanted to. USCe got the W, but winning that game was like being the valedicatorian of summer school. LSU got all they wanted from Washington which really surprised me as I thought they could make a statement with that game. I know it was a rivalry game and the first game of the season, but Ole Miss didn’t look great. Even my Gators had a few kinks in the armor. Not all the starters played, but for the 3 drives the 1st team D got, CSU moved the ball more than I’d like to see. Similar to last year, we played that bend but don’t break style defense which only works if you make plays at crucial times. Not sure lightning can strike twice in a row. All the talk over the summer was of becoming a dominant defense that tried to get three and outs, and if I’m honest, I just didn’t see that. Next week’s game against Troy will be a stiffer test and hopefully bring a better performance out of the Gators. Not that they played bad or anything, but we out-athleted Charleston Southern, which to me is not the same as outplaying them. Next week’s UT vs. UCLA game is big as well. Hopefully UT can get the win, but for selfish reasons, I hope they come back to earth and have to open up the playbook and show their hand. They’re an unknown quantity right now and I’d like to see a little more from them so the Gators have an idea of what’s coming down to FL on Sept. 19th.
TechBuzz
September 7th, 2009
8:23 am
Georgia’s in for another mediocre season and a minor bowl, sponsored by some lawn tool or rental car company. How did a program like Georgia end up with Joe Cox as a starting QB? His arm may be weaker than mine! Ga Tech is the best team in the ACC and will be in the BCS—mark it down!
Striker
September 7th, 2009
8:33 am
The problem with giving Joe Cox the benefit of the doubt is that it completely ignores the fact that in the G Day game, he looked pretty much the same as he did Saturday. If you go back to his debacle of a start against Ole Miss you see the same things. You see a seriously weak arm, you see problems with accuracy, you see his slow release, you see him staring down receivers, etc.
Now unless this is a 3 year case of the flu, you have to come to the conclusion that a lot of what we saw Saturday was pure Joe Cox. Cox isn’t going to last long against South Carolina if he shows up with the same lollipop throws that just hang in the air. Unless he shows better arm strength and accuracy than he’s ever shown in his life, South Carolina’s going to sell out against the run, force Cox to throw, and then pick off the floaters he calls passes.
Dawgie Fan
September 7th, 2009
8:43 am
Hey UGA-2001: Mountain West deserves a BCS bid just as much as the Big Ten and Big East do. Quick, when is the last big win for a Big Ten or Big East team on the national stage? Yeah, I can’t think of one either. Meanwhile, the Mountain West can claim Utah over Bama (Sugar Bowl) and BYU over Oklahoma. And don’t blame the Bradford injury, as the game was only 10-7 at halftime, and Bradford played the whole half. Plus, the MWC has three teams in the Top 25. The Big East has ZERO. It’s about time to allow everyone the equal chance of playing for a championship.
CATlanta
September 7th, 2009
8:45 am
First of all…
Dawg Fans,
You guys need to chill out. You played a talented team on the road for your opener (unlike many other schools that open with FCS schools, mid majors, etc). OSU had more weapons on offense than UGA, plain and simple. I don’t think that you can replace Stafford, Moreno, and Massaquoi and not have some sort of drop off. The offense definitely has some issues, but I have no doubt that most of that will be straightened out between now and when the evil genius comes to town next week. Your defense played very well against an offensive unit that has a lot of firepower and has been hyped up all of last year and this preseason. However, at least give your guys another week to see how things shake out before you throw your team and coaches under the bus and the season out the window.
As far as the article is concerned, here is my two cents worth…
1. See above. Yes the dawgs need more consistent QB play. I am interested to see if it was 1st game jitters combined with “flu like symptoms” or if we now know why Cox has been a back up for his entire collegiate career up until this point. I think Cox will settle down next week and have a much better showing having had one game under his belt.
2. Oklahoma needs to get a back up plan established and soon. Bradford was not only the center of the entire offense, but a leader of the entire team. The only reason BYU won that game was because of the Bradford injury. We’ll know more about them (BYU) as the season progresses and especially after FSU comes to town. And you thought UGA had quarterback issues…
3. WKU just made the jump to FBS (or whatever it is now) status a few years ago. They were supposed to get obliterated and did get obliterated against UT. No doubt Lane and the Vols wanted to send a message in their opener. However, we’ll see how they stack up against UCLA this week. I think that once UT plays a few teams that will actually hit them in the mouth the whole game we’ll see what they really have.
4. The ACC is in trouble in my opinion. If FSU or Miami doesn’t step up, this might be another ho-hum year for the conference. Somebody in the ACC needs to get it together and quick if you want to be held in the same regards as the big boy conferences. I think UNC might make some noise this year along with (obviously) VT and GT, but outside of that…nothing too spectacular.
5. GT has weapons, but lets see how they do against Clemson. I listened to the radio broadcast of the GT game on Saturday and it seemed to have an uninspired performance. Tech never really put the game away the way they should have, especially with the way Tech was turning the ball over. Not sure of CPJ was keeping a a few things up his sleeve until next week or not. My guess is yes.
Ramblin Rick
September 7th, 2009
8:45 am
Tony.. no mention of how the refs “stole” the win from UGA? C’mon… the mutts would of won 48-24 if the refs hadn’t stole it from them!
UGAy 2009 CHAMPS!!! undefeated sick them.
24-10
Fleischman in Chattanooga
September 7th, 2009
8:46 am
JOE COX FOR HEISMAN!
Suches Dawg
September 7th, 2009
8:49 am
I will never understand why Logan Gray did not get more playing time. Regardless of why Cox struggled , Bobo & company should have tried something different after the first drive. It seems as if the opposition makes all the adjustments during the game, not UGA. I wouldn’t throw Cox under the bus just yet , but if his problems continue vs USC, we will see if CMR can cast aside loyalty and make the tough call to pull Cox. Speaking of tough calls, can anyone explain why we still have our Not-So-Special Coach Fabris still making us miserable ?
Things probably are not as bad as they seem at this point , at least I hope not. Two questionable calls may have cost us 14 points vs OSU , but then this sounds like excuses from a marginal team , and I do not believe this is us. No time to panic , just to toughen up , make adjustments on the fly and trust the staff to use the considerable talent available.
Brad in Jasper
September 7th, 2009
8:52 am
Nice observations CGator. To the rest – I wouldn’t get too up or down right now based on week one, esp. with the poor quality of opponent most played on opening day.
I won’t make excuses for UGA, no doubt improvement and adjustments will have to be made. I am encouraged by the D showing overlooking the lost INT chances, and a little anxious about the O’s chances against a formidable SC D this week. Would like to see a little more of the WildDawg and Logan Gray, although I still believe Cox is our best option for now. Let’s hope OSU truly is that good.
I usually don’t respond to ribbing from the rivals, but TechBuzz – you may be right about UGA this year. However, I think it a bit premature for GT to look nose-down on the lower rung of bowls based on the last few years and last years showing in the esteemed upper tier Chik-Fil-A bowl. Get to, and win – a few of the big bowls and then bang on your chest all you like.
Toe Meets Leather
September 7th, 2009
8:59 am
http://www.stingtees.com
gatordowneast
September 7th, 2009
9:03 am
Cox is undoubtedly a great kid and fine leader. And he may have been sick. But he wasn’t accurate and does not have much mobility. And if the Mutts O-line is not a strength (and losing Sturdivant is another hit), look for Logan Gray to have some packages installed for USC.
Or SEC D coordinators will double Green and load the box.
Ga Got Hosed!
September 7th, 2009
9:04 am
The dawgs got totally hosed by the refs in that game! There were a bunch of terrible calls that caused the loss. Richt needs to file a protest with the league to stop this from happening all the time. Playing at home this week, the dawgs should get more calls and beat south carolina–which isn’t any good anyway.
tj
September 7th, 2009
9:06 am
the ref cost us that game
if a safety can’t hit a player trying to make a catch over the middle we should start playing two hand touch
Eric
September 7th, 2009
9:09 am
Issue 1 and 2, WGAS!. Issue 3, yeah, yeah, yeah. Issue 4, Va Tech sucks. Issue 5, they’re comin’ after you dogs.
The worst part of the weekend: Va Tech sucks and Ole Miss could be the real deal.
WDE !!!
Tide4u2c
September 7th, 2009
9:12 am
I was pulling for the Dawgs but they just did not put up the fight I thought they would.Sure Oklahoma St has talent but so do the Bulldogs if you look at recruiting. That was a bad call by the ref on that hit IMO. This is football not pattycake.I knew Oklahoma St could win this game but I pulled for the Dawgs anyway.
Miles
September 7th, 2009
9:13 am
Georgia played horribly…we won’t see the Sooners in the national championship…UT will beat the Bruins, but they’ll get crushed by Florida…the ACC’s debut was awful…Georgia Tech should remain tough…
Where have you gone jim Bob Cooter ?
September 7th, 2009
9:14 am
Wow ! Great first weekend.
The facts:
1) Georgia has a really good O-line ,a middling defense and a quarterback that should play in the Ohio Valley Conference.Pups had better find a way to get the ball to playmakers or it will be a long autumn in Athens.A loss to the roosters this weekend sets up the possibility of a 1-4 start (Arizona State only has about 4 on the two deep that could start for GA),and the old grads will be restless.
2) Sam Bradford was the engine of a potent Sooner attack. OU is finding out why superstars make plays ,but depth wins conference titles.The next 3 weeks should be layups (Idaho State,Tulsa and Open) ,but we will see tonight if the boomers need to worry about Miami on October 3rd.
3) Tennessee hasn’t played anybody yet. The Vols scout team could give the two deep a better game than WKU did on Saturday. The ‘Toppers looked like 11 red and silver traffic cones trying to stop the Vols running game.Jonathan crompton is still an unknown commodity as far as I can see.
4)The ACC is not there yet. Good conferences line up and win against FBS AND FCS teams (Don’t forget that Duke laid an egg against 1-AA Richmond). For the University of Virginia (85 scholarships) to lose to William and Mary (63 scholarships) is pathetic.Al Groh had better familiarize himself with the local franchise for Two Men and a Truck.The Cavvies may not taste victory until Halloween (Duke).
5) Tech has really changed. Coach Paul Johnson did not spend the post game kissing his players butt. It was an uninspired performance and he didn’t try to sugarcoat it.Clemson presents a much bigger challenge next wee. we will know more about this tam and its potential after Saturday.
GatorMan
September 7th, 2009
9:17 am
Tech fans are not living in the real world; Vtech will demolish you. As far as firing Mark Richt and hiring Paul Johnson, it would be a great thing for the rest of the SEC but not for Georgia. Mr. puffed face needs to stay in the ACC.
tim
September 7th, 2009
9:17 am
typical excuses from you sorry ass puppies.Face it girls your team is just average
tjg
September 7th, 2009
9:21 am
I heard all my Dawg fan neighbors bemoaning Cox’s “weak arm” and Samuel’s “easily knocked off his feet” running. Hey – you have had a couple of years of watching Stafford and Moreno! This team has average players at those positions, not bad ones. However…
Offensive play calling was horrible! Where was the play action,the motion, the run one play to set up another? Why not run that skinny post again and again to AJ? Missed assignments, missed blocks, uncreative scheming = no offense against a weak defense.
Also – why in the world does UGA have al its starters running up and down the field on punts and kick-offs? Why was opening second half kick off run back? Please look at who was on the field on that play! And who was in the locker room getting IVs? Good lord, Curren and Jones did not eve start the second half! I am baffled
Dennis
September 7th, 2009
9:23 am
My favorite call of the weekend, “Samuel trips over the 34 yard line and goes down” Come on guys, take off the sun glasses and look in the mirror. You will see fat old ugly barking drunk rednecks at the biggest mutual admiration society meeting in the world. The year 1980 was a long time ago.
Vincecomeback
September 7th, 2009
9:25 am
GatorMan
You’re an idiot. Paul Johnson is head and shoulders a better coach than CMR. You’re delusional to think otherwise, and not a real bright guy when it comes to football. In fact Urban Meyer runs a very similar type offense to Johnsons. Just shows you Florida fans are spoiled and dont know what you have.
collegeballfan
September 7th, 2009
9:25 am
Last week I predicted that UGA would line & run the ball down OSU’s throats, that folks out that way just did not play any defense.
Boy was I wrong.
In the same comment I said that FSU would win big over UM tonight.
If I am wrong again, I just might need to get in the rocking chair.
Saint Simons
September 7th, 2009
9:25 am
I wonder if we will get rings for our big win this weekend?
Vincecomeback
September 7th, 2009
9:26 am
Michael Adams-
Give CPJ 5 million for 8 years to come to UGA, now!!!!!
we had a great gameplan, but.....
September 7th, 2009
9:28 am
attention georgia idiots and tony barnhart.
Anyone who thinks joe cox was a world beater at QB is crazy. We have to come out and play ball control, punch them in the mouth football in order to win. Everyone who has a brain knows that is what we need to do this year to win.
Yes, SEC DC’s are going to line up to stop us from running….so what do we do, cry uncle and go to the bench or man up and play them?
But, instead, we slip on the lace panties and start throwing the ball like a freaking run and shoot team 80s. We are starting to look like the Galen Hall coached Gators with Wayne Peace at QB. I for one am getting tired of this feminization of georgia football that has been instituted by our beloved CMR and staff. They should be coaching in the lingere league.
Bobo says, “I should have spread the field.” Hello….you were averaging 4.7 yards a carry with your #1 running back. You should have given it to him more.
Mike Bobo/CMR have proven that they cannot take advantage of the talent that they have on the field. They have an idealized game plan and that’s what they stick to. They do not innovate.
Even Ray Goff knew when he lost eric zeier that he had to line up and run the ball. These guys opt for balance instead of doing what it takes to win.
We have a team 90 miles away that really dosen’t care what you do, they are going to run no matter what.
At least our D-Backs were laying the wood on people.
TDone
September 7th, 2009
9:29 am
It is a big week for both Tech and Georgia, against teams from South Carolina. I was not aware that JSU was ranked in the FCS. Tech could have put at least three more TDs on the board, but fumbled three times and had at least three dropped passes, one of which would have gone for a touchdown assuredly. In addition, JSU played their starters to the end, while Tech substituted freely, especially at the end. Last year when Tech played JSU, it had something to prove. This year when Tech play JSU, it was to get ready for Clemson on Thursday night.
As for UGA, I thought their defense played well, but OSU did not impress me either on offense. I don’t know if UGA’s offense was that bad, but something is missing. I do have one question of the Muttland Nation, how does it feel to lose to a team that has a stadium that is smaller than Tech’s?
As for the ACC, two bottom feeder teams lost to the class of the FCS. I am not worried. Maryland got drove by a top-tier team. Baylor has become good and as for VT, Alabama is good.
thrash223
September 7th, 2009
9:29 am
Now UGAy knows what it feels like to have a star WR and no one to get him them ball.
Tech fans have been there done that.
Richt is not stupid, he is also very loyal. There is a reason Cox is the starting QB. Unless he gets hurt he will play all season. Next year will be a new starter again. By the time the mutts find a real SEC QB and get him enough game reps to be good, Green will be in the draft.
dbc
September 7th, 2009
9:31 am
Unfortunately it’s like we’ve already had all these conversations last year. Richt and company will make the necessary adjustments. No. The play calling will get better. No. Special teams will improve. No. We have to force more turnovers. No. We can’t afford crucial penalties at the wrong times, and we’ll fix it. No. We’re really close. No. We have to play with more fire and intensity. No.
CMR says all the right things, but it doesn’t translate onto the field. This will be another year where Richt force feeds this vanilla offense down our throats. It didn’t look particularly great with Stafford and Moreno, and it will be far worse this year. All the other things mentioned above. Ditto. The D might be a little better, but if you can’t score any points, you’re dead. The point of all this is: UGA’s got the talent, but the coaches are the problem. When was the last time a Georgia team put together a complete game with offense, defense and special teams? Hard for me to remember.
John
September 7th, 2009
9:32 am
M,
At least, when the SEC schedules patsies its lets play the patsy. The ACC lost to two 1AA and Baylor. The biggest win for the ACC was over MTSU. Since when is 498 to 155 in total offense playing toe to toe. VT was lucky to be in the game in the half. I thought at least you GT guys were good with numbers.
Sloan
September 7th, 2009
9:32 am
While Joe Cox didn’t play very well, the primary blame for the loss to Okie State falls at the feet of Mike Bobo. He scripted an opening drive that utilized our power running game which resulted in an easy touchdown. After that we looked like we were trying to run some form of run and shoot with Cox dinking and dunking the ball on 1st and 2nd down. Pitiful job by the offensive coordinator.
hop
September 7th, 2009
9:34 am
tony uses coach speak phrases that have little bearing on any game results.
georgia offense was slowed down because the georgia offensive line did not dominate the line of scrimmage and the receivers did not run good routes except for green.
tony, stop listening to color commenators who do not have a glue ,if they did the y would be on the field coaching.
the problem is not joe cox is you stated mr. college football,but the above!
please tony give us a break!
Lars
September 7th, 2009
9:35 am
The big 10 looked pretty weak as usual.
Bill
September 7th, 2009
9:38 am
WKU has over 50 freshmen and redshirt freshmen on the roster.;The score was 0-0 after the first quarter.
Most significantly Kiffin played his starters into the 4th quarter.
TampaGator
September 7th, 2009
9:39 am
Charlotte Gator…Florida’s defense played to not let Charlston score a TD. The never blitzed them. They never change up defenses. They played straight up. You did not see the defensive packages that Troy will see on Saturday. Even Troy will not see everything that Tennessee will see. Plus, Janoris Jenkins at CB and Dustin Doe at LB were suspended. They will be back next week. Cunningham at DE and Hicks at LB were hurt or not game ready and did not play. They will next week. The first team played one quarter. And the 3rd team played like the first team, and the 2nd and 3rd units played most of the game. The score of the Charleston game could have been 150-0 if the Gators had wanted to play full steam with the first unit for most of the game. Charleston was nothing more than a glorified high school year playing the best team in the nation. I would not worry to much about that game, my friend. I would worry about Deonte Thompson and Brandon James dropping almost every pass thrown to them. The Gators have an issue at the WR postion other than Riley Cooper and Aaron Hernandez. It could be come a big issue as the year goes on unless someone steps up in the coming weeks.
Gen Neyland
September 7th, 2009
9:40 am
The rally’n cry for the anti-Kiffin crowd now is wait till the big boys come a-knocking. I’d say the odds are in your favor, but not with UCLA. CLK’s background at USC will not allow it…
Red Elephants : Good show against VT. Game reminded me of a Frazier-Ali fight for 3 quarters.
Bullydawgs : Can sympathize with your frustration on a few calls in a real head-banger ballgame. Happens to us all. Take away the bad calls and there were only 99 other plays that could have altered the outcome…3 turnovers didn’t help either.
Re GT : Wait till the big boys come a-knocking. Oh, sorry. That’s an anti-Kiffin line.
Atlanta Gator
September 7th, 2009
9:46 am
Comments in response to Tony —-
(1) No kidding: Mark Richt must get better quarterback play if he wants UGA to finish better than 7-5. Question is, does Richt get it from a healthy Joe Cox or a young and relatively inexperienced Logan Gray? Time to shake it off and get ready for the Evil Genius’ South Carolina, which has its own set of offensive challenges.
(2) Sam Bradford’s shoulder sprain has two immediate impacts: First, Bradford is most likely out of the Heisman race. Second, Oklahoma is probably out of the hunt for another BCS title bid. Tough break for a good kid.
(3) Tennessee’s win over Western Kentucky is somewhat more meaningful than Florida’s win over Charleston Southern. The Volunteers are in their first season under a new coach, and have experienced problems generating a consistent offense for at least the two previous seasons. There remain big questions about Crompton as quarterback, but a win is always better than a loss, and a big win, even if it comes against a weak opponent is a confidence booster. The Vols now get two real challenges: the UCLA Bruins in Knoxville and the Gators in Gainesville. No time to crow about beating the Hilltoppers.
(4) Sorry, but I’m not sure how good Virginia Tech really is. I watched the game while I was working on the computer, with the ESPN gamecast on the internet and the TV on in the other room. Frankly, the Hokies looked a lot better on TV than they did statistically. Watching the game unfold play by play on the ESPN gamecast emphasized just how badly the Hokies matched up against Alabama; the Tide outgained the Hokies by 498 to 155 yards. If not for a 98-yard return for a touchdown by the Hokies combined with an uncharacteristic fumble and interception by the Tide, the result very easily could have been a 24-point margin rather than a 10-point margin.
(5) Sorry, but I did not watch any of the Georgia Tech-Jacksonville State game. Like the Florida-Charleston Southern game, it was not worthy of three and a half hours of my life. I’ll tune in Thursday when the Yellow Jackets play Clemson in a game that may determine the season for both.
PTC DAWG
September 7th, 2009
9:46 am
The GT fans on here are HIGHlarious…remind me again of who GT played?
That said, Tony’s headline is big DUH to me…we looked bad at QB, reminded me a lot of the JoeT3 days.
Spike
September 7th, 2009
9:47 am
Not much good to comment on. The Dogs just seem to lack the killer instinct. That is, when they get up on a team like OSU, they rarely seem to crank it up to put the game away and take all hope away from the other team. We had very poor special teams play, dropped passes, missed pic opportunties, we left the run game to early and on and on. We need to get pissed off and go for the jugular.
coach smith
September 7th, 2009
9:52 am
Everyone is looking AT THE FIRST GAME against a top 10 team on the road and thinking that everything is going to happen the same way in every game!
Good grief! Does anybody realize that football is about making changes, adjustments, AND PROGRESSING!
The DAWGS WILL BE BETTER IN THE LONG RUN FOR PLAYING THAT GAME!
They will progress and still go 10-2/9-3
Carl Spackler
September 7th, 2009
9:57 am
Perhaps the coaches should have adapted their offensive scheme to their choice of QB…I don’t think Cox can make the reads quickly enough to go w/ a Pro Style set…CMR/Bobo had a whole year to put in a spread/opition type to meet Cox’s abilities…this round peg, square hole mind set is asking above and beyond what Cox can deliver…if they want to stay w/ Cox, then put him at least 5 yds back and give him more time to read the “D”…no turning your back to the line of scrimmage, everything is in front of you, and you take what they give you…surely, there are enough plays run out of the “shotgun” in that enormous playbook to give Cox a chance to succeed, and then maybe you can keep the “D” off balance by running plays out of the pro-style setup every now and then…guess we’ll see how good the coaching staff really are if they deceide to stick w/ Cox…hey, look what they’re doing for Tebow at Fl w/ Meyer inserting some pro-style plays to showcase any of Tebow’s ability to take snaps under center…it’s called coaching, not inserting the round peg into the square hole…BTW; take a look who is one of the projected pro-style QB’s coming out of H.S….I’ll give you a hint; he came back from a broken leg and gutted it out to lead his team to a State Championship…here’s the link..
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/2009-02-03-quaterback-two-step_N.htm
Harry Dawg 73
September 7th, 2009
9:57 am
This season is in the tank. UGA will possibly win 5 to 6 games. They are rudderless with Joe Cox, they have a mediocre running game and the O line is down on thmesleves because their crippled leader TS is gone. Life is that way, Dawgs. Suck it up !!
We have no safeties and D Jones continues to be COMPLETELY out of the action unless he cheap shots a player in the most in opportune time. # 9 for UGA needs to sit down.
I say go with youth and play Logan Gray and Aaron Murray NOW,as they SUPPOSEDLY ARE the future. Our recruiting apparently, isn’t nning out either. Every year we are told that “we need one more year to mature” like they all were saying on Bull Dog Brunch of WSB radio Sunday afternoon. YOu could hear the resigantion in the voices of Kevin Butler and Jeff Dantzler. Foks, a loss to SC on Saturday night and the money alums will be howling.
It is gonna get ugly like it did in 77-79, when Dooley heard these same LOUD BOOS. That is how 1980-82 developed ………………..PRESSURE TO WIN was brought to bare.
This is a bad, bad, bad year and I have pulled for UGA since 1959.
CLass of 73
Hey Dogtards
September 7th, 2009
9:59 am
Amazing how the ACC can not have a good weekend based on the performances of its cellar teams (Duke, uva, wake (who should have a down year with all its defensive losses from last year), nc state, and maryland).
That’s like basing a week of sec play on how vandy, msu, kentucky, south carolina, and auburn/arkansas do.
The strength of the conference largely remains to be seen. VT held their own with alabama for the most part, even after losing their best offensive player for the season (and those of you who say the stats indicate it was more of a blowout than the scoreboard, that’s moronic. Beamer ball relies on special teams play. They practice special teams to the point where they can do things like take returns to the house consistently. Just because vt gets a lot of their yards there as opposed to rushing or passing doesn’t make them not count). Bama a large portion of its yards in the 4th when is systematically wore vt down. Definitely the better team, but beating a team by 10 based on 4th quarter play does not make a blowout.
Realistically, the comparative strengths of ACC v. SEC will remain the same this year. SEC will have more top 10 teams and teams that are capable of winning a national championship. ACC will have more competitive teams that are good but not great. See the SEC’s 1-6 records against ACC opponents when not counting Florida or Alabama. Fact is, the SEC is a 2-4 team conference every year, its just that those teams are usually really good. Playing msu and kentucky this year won’t be much different than playing duke and virginia and I’d much rather square up against auburn or arkansas than miami or fsu.
Anyways, ACC will shake out with both Techs, UNC, FSU, Miami, and Clemson as the better teams. BC is a wildcard but I don’t think they will crack the top 6. Wake seems to miss its nfl bound players and its offensive line looks like it has a few holes. NC State won’t be better than the 8th or 9th best team in the league with that offense. Duke could surprise this year and beat the teams while playing others close. I bet they win 3 conference games this year under Cutcliffe. Maryland seems to lack any intensity at all and its finally al groh’s time to be fired after a long season in virginia.
With losses to Richmond (by Duke), William & Mary (by Virgnia), Baylor (by Wake Forest), California (by Maryland), South Carolina (by N.C. State), and to Alabama (by Virginia Tech) it was not a good weekend for the ACC.
where is staff when you need him?
September 7th, 2009
10:00 am
so which is best? Playing a patsy and making evaluations on many players. Or playing a ranked team and come home scratching your head? You guys bragged about your “tuff” schedule; now live with it!
uGa, second best team in the State of Georgia!
Tide4u2c
September 7th, 2009
10:02 am
Before the Alabama/Virginia Tech game I almost predicted the game. I predicted Bama 31 Virginia Tech 17.The final score was Bama 34 Virginia Tech 24. I said Virginia Tech would probably score one offensive touchdown,one special teams touchdown and a field goal I also added they might score another field goal too, well it was a touchdown instead of a field goal making it 24.I guess I was a field goal(Bama) and a touchdown(Virginia Tech) away from predicting the score.Yeah I know close does’nt count.
Rick
September 7th, 2009
10:03 am
I think that Richts time at UGA is running out. His talent and wins are decreasing.
I am not impressed with the assistant coaches either. Joe Cox is a good kid but not a SEC QB. Can’t someone on the staff figure that out?
I saw the spring game an Logan Gray was impressive.Play him. The is a 7-5 6-6 team which after an almost a 10 year coaching stint doesn’t say much for Mark Richt.
Time for a change all the way up to the athletic Director.
George P
September 7th, 2009
10:08 am
You’re right, RomeDawg. Instead of stacking the out of conference schedule with SEC teams (Tech plays three this year), they should find teams from a good conference, like the Big 12. Oh, right, they play Kansas next year. Also in the years ahead are Alabama, Auburn, and South Carolina. Ole Miss would be on the schedule next year if they hadn’t bought out the contract.
At least Georgia isn’t playing teams like Louisiana-Lafayette, Colorado, Louisville, Coastal Carolina, and New Mexico State the next two years. Oh, wait. yes they are.
4tix4dogs4cokes
September 7th, 2009
10:08 am
‘m’ & ‘god and greyhound’ are one and the same. What is sad is that he takes the time to post under 2 different pseudonyms so that he can project that there are legions of GT faithful who care about CFB and are passionate about their crappy program and half empty facility.
‘Vincecomeback’ = is a poser GT troll and anyone who seriously believes that this is a GA fan lobbying for the firing of CMR and the hiring of CPJ has the emotional and intellectual capacity of a lobotomized 6 year old. Nice try big guy, you have us all fooled. You are so crafty and original with your trickery.
Dawgs73
September 7th, 2009
10:08 am
How in the He!! can any realistic UGA fan say that “UGA will be fine”? The lack of preparation and discipline is the sign of another poorly coached team that will be LUCKY to win 7 games this year. We were supposed to be strong on the o-line and we score 10 points against the 93rd ranked defense last year. I can’t believe that OSU’s defense got SO much better in one offseason. The UGA staff had 7 + months to prepare for OSU (with plent of tape on this team and same players) and this was the best they could do??? I am saying it now because there has been plenty of evidence to support my theory, this coaching staff as currently constituted is NOT GOOD ENOUGH to make a difference and or run at a NC. If they were, they MUST/would excell when they do not have SUPERSTARS on the sideline and coach this team up…when has that ever occurred?
Comin' Down The Track
September 7th, 2009
10:10 am
Two questions, Tony:
1) The Dawgs threw everything at OSU but the kitchen sink on their first drive of the game and then went back to the same old sprint draw/wide receiver screen/dump off over the middle predictable mess as last year. What was that all about? Obviously, the first drive, although scripted, was extremely effective. What happened?
2) I am a fan of Joe Cox, but was he feeling the effects of illness or is he just not as qualified as were all hoping, praying and wishing for?
BAMA STAN
September 7th, 2009
10:18 am
12 NATIONAL TITLES – 12 SEC TITLES!!!
As I stated last spring and over the summer:
SEC WEST – will be done between LSU and Bama. Bama was prepared for the season – LSU is talented – but still out of sync a bit defensively. Season way too young to be bold – but BAMA is on track.
FUNNY how it took BAMA only two seasons under Nick Saban to pass UGA as a program – Richt peaked in 2005 – teams since then very inconsistent.
2. UGA – I was scolded by WTF?? and others when mentioned that I thought that 2009 UGA could be 6-6 to potentially win 9 games. 6-6 may be an overstatement.
Same old UGA:
– Stupid penalties and critical moments (punt returns – not the clean hit by #9 Jones – UGA got hosed on that call).
– Special Teams – specifically kick-offs burned UGA yet again.
– Mediocre coaching. Offense was not prepared – horrible job by Bobo and staff. This was OSU folks!!!! UGA on a medicore year should beat OSU’s best.
UGA revised prdictions:
SC – UGA wins
ARK – Hogs win
AZ STATE – UGA wins
LSU – LSU wins
TN – TN wins
Vandy – UGA wins
Florida – UF wins in a serious – serious thumping
TN Tech – UGA wins
Auburn – 50/50
KY – UGA wins
GT – GT wins big
This team is moving backwards – and is a mid pack SEC team. Your own worst enemy is yourself and your coaching. Not impressive at all and UGA deserves ZERO repsect. In college football – as BAMA knows this extremely well with our recent history – it is what have you done for me lately – and if you are not hot – you are forgotton. UGA is forgotton – and I say 6 -6.
ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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10:18 am
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benadawg
September 7th, 2009
10:19 am
I am like most other dog fans, i live and die with every play. Too bad The players and coaches arent that enthused…i watched the rerun yesterday and Samuel had some good runs but too inconsistent…I swear i can motivate a team better than we have ever with CMR..WTF is wrong with screaming at refs when they Blow calls….CMR probably tells them he will say a prayer for them…i was impressed with some ferocious hits from our defense…if CMR doesn’t challenge the forward spotting of the ball then his red flag will never be dirty…by the way all you negative tech fans will get yours..you always do, even the last so called title you had was not recognized by the entire football world so i say 1990 Nat’l Champs were the Colorado Buffaloes….sting on that lil bees…
TommyGator
September 7th, 2009
10:20 am
m,
Any argument of ACC supremacy over the SEC looks particularly foolish this week. Just for your own credibility, you should save it for a more opportune time.
D.Ellis
September 7th, 2009
10:20 am
Tony-coupe of questions that might sound dumb but maybe you will answer:
1. Why doesn’t Richt go back to calling offense? Gives Bobo more time to adjust his style and implement it in certain games or at certain times.
2. Was that first series just for show?????? Scripted????? or what….because we didn’t see any of it the rest of the game.
3. Sorry Tony 3 questions hahahaha-If UGA goes 2-2 in their next 4 games putting them at 2-3 on the season……Why take your lumps with a Senior QB? Do you switch and take your lumps with Murray?????? I think so.
TIME TO HUNKER DOWN DAWGS AND DAWG FANS….HUGE GAME THIS AGAINST SC!!!
Let’s get the SEC schedule going with a W
coach smith
September 7th, 2009
10:22 am
I could understand some of the Freaking out IF Georgia had lost to an unranked mid-level team at home BUT…….They lost a tough game on the road to a team that will be #6 this week!
did any of you see Georgia’s defense shut down one the top offenses in the country?
How in the world is SC and some of the others going to score on UGA?
DAWGS improve each week and still go 10-2/9-3
TommyGator
September 7th, 2009
10:30 am
As far as UGA this season? Let me preface this by saying I was rooting for a SEC win in this game.
BUT….Based solely on what I saw this weekend, UGA has only ONE SURE WIN left on it’s schedule. Dogs O was pathetic against a Big 12 D. That’s not to say that Okie State may not be a LOT better than we now think, or that UGA’s O cannot improve. If QB play does NOT improve, it will be a VERY long season for the puppies.
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September 7th, 2009
10:31 am
[...] be back next year.”3. Tony Barnhart of The AJC starts with the obvious this morning… Georgia needs much better play from quarterback Joe Cox.4. Well, this doesn’t sound good… Cox didn’t sound too pleased that receivers [...]
HH
September 7th, 2009
10:35 am
To all forlorn UGA fans:
Willie and Bobo aren’t up to it. Everybody knows that. To continue harping on that would be like flogging a dead horse—a complete waste of time. As I said before the OkieState game, the only one to blame is Richt. Everybody knows that too. So, unless Coach “Overpaid” suffers an “epiphany on the way to Damascus” OR unless Adams decides its about time to put the heat on, ain’t knothing going to change.
The only thing that will sppeed up events will be if UGA loses about 5 or 6 games with one or two Florida or Alabama type loses like last year, then things might start to get interesting.
Tide4u2c
September 7th, 2009
10:36 am
I hear the rumblings from Dawg fans about starting Joe Cox but he was the backup QB behind Stafford. Why start Logan Grey? It is easy to second guess the coaches decision but it makes sense why they started Joe Cox.The problem I seen with the Dawgs is they just don’t seem to have a killer type instinct, they are talented and play sound football but without killer instinct.When you lineup to play Alabama you might win but you are going to have to fight and earn it,Bama will not go down without a fight.Even in the Utah game Bama was gaining on them late in the game without an O-line.
Not Disappointed!
September 7th, 2009
10:48 am
I do believe Paul Johnson is sending his team a message. I belive the Jackets will be prepared for the Clemson! It should be a better game.
Ramblin Wreck!
Mambo
September 7th, 2009
10:50 am
I know that Joe Cox was sick, but he’s not the guy. The sooner Mark Richt puts a clipboard back in his hands the better. The coaches lost this game.
murfdawg
September 7th, 2009
11:00 am
OKST is a top 10 team and they will be there at the end of the season. UGA is not a top 10. How come Chavis at LSU is the worlds greatest defensive coach and he gives up 23 to a team that has lost their last 15 games and Young at OKST is chopped liver because because he played against a “weak arm” qb? UGA probably will not see a better defense until they play fl.
How many bonehead plays will Rashad Jones make before WM pulls him off the field? He has terrible hands, and has NEVER wrapped up on a tackle. He cost us 2 tds against GT last year with his “bump” style, and yes the official was correct in makeing the call. I wonder if Jones had wrapped up the receiver, if the official would have thrown the flag?
This is going to be a disgusting week listening/reading about how great Mr. Mediocrity is at USC. That’s right Tony! he is a mediocre coach with a mediocre team. A one eyed grandma in a wheel chair could coach fl with the talent he had.(Well, maybe Ray Goof couldn’t).
Bama looked like the Bama of old. Wearing down the opposition and pounding them in the 4th qtr. Does Vegas have a line on a game after three qtrs?
Phil
September 7th, 2009
11:01 am
I agree Mambo, Cox was not the guy, at least on Saturday. I know he was sick, can’t fault him for that. But Richt should have went to Logan Gray or Aaron Murray. Cox was lucky he didn’t have 5 interceptions. His passes were consistently off, his timing was not good and he made bad decisions like running out of bounds and taking a loss when he could have thrown the ball away.
I put this one more on Richt than I do Cox. We will know more about Cox after this week but I’m worried Cox may not be the guy we want.
bamabone
September 7th, 2009
11:01 am
‘Bama about as solid as i figured they’d be – Ro McClain should have his a z z benched for a few games for pushing a ref – but the dawgs have plenty of reasons to worry.
(1) O line wasn’t nearly as good as predicted. With the loss of a great LT, this could be a real problem.
(2) Running game wasn’t anything special. And this against a Big 12 defense designed specifically to stop spread passing offenses. Woe unto UGA when they line up against a power SEC defense.
(3) Receivers weren’t good. AJ was okay, but no #2 or tight ends mean big trouble when teams start bracketing / AJ on every down.
(4) Quarterback issues. Look, i understand that everyone gets a mulligan once in a while. UGA doesn’t have time to wait for Joe to settle down and display some leadership. Replace him already and get on with finding someone who can rally the troops.
UGA has athletes and a good enough coaching staff to get past this weak effort they put up in Stillwater. Man up and get the season back on track!
Alabama looks pretty darned good – it’s great to be a ‘Bama fan! RTR!!!!!
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Phil
September 7th, 2009
11:09 am
murfdawg,
Speaking of bonehead plays, how many did Branden Smith have? I wanted to kick him through the TV. Jumping on his own guy when they could have downed the ball and at the 2 yard line, and ended up knocking the ball in the end zone. Then running the kickoff 7-8 yards deep out of the end azone and not even making it back to the 20. He did that more than once. They need to coach this kid up.
unemployed
September 7th, 2009
11:11 am
The Dog’s need to protect the quarterback better. The O-line cannot allow Cox to get hit and be under constant pressure. The Cox fumble was the key turnover last Saturday, the dogs had managed to overcome the other mistakes and turnovers.
Johnny Test
September 7th, 2009
11:31 am
Ok, fair weather DAWG fans before you commit sepaku let’s put things in perspective. Is Oklahoma State good or mediocre? They are a senior laden team with three of the best skill players on offense in the nation. This was the biggest game in the history of their program. Their defense is better than last year. I say they are pretty darn good and when we look back on this it won’t look as bad. Folks who say they are average didn’t play them they played 1AA schools.
Now how about us? Lots of young players, Braden Smith for one, playing for the first time ever and making some mistakes. Dropped passes, fumbles, mistakes that come from inexperience; Didn’t look like a vetern team because it isn’t.Cox can and will play better. The defense played good. There was no pressure on the QB because we were only rushing three folks in passing situations. They stacked the line to stop the run and we did not adjust effectively. South Carolina will do the same thing so Bobo has to do a better job.
Weather you like it or not this is a young inexperienced team in many key positions. But we will get better. We will beat South Carolina. That’s all we need to focus on right now.
Gdawg 82
September 7th, 2009
11:36 am
If I’m Green, I transfer immediately. Richt seems intent on subjecting us to another Joe T disaster. He has been watching Cox for 5 years and he must’ve known what we all know now and that is that Cox is a marginal talent at best.
If Cox was sick on Sat and played the whole game, it means we have no other viable option at QB. This is not Joe Cox fault. It is Richt’s fault for putting the program in this awful position again.
Rather than holding us all hostage for a Joe Cox farewell tour (and the 5 or 6 losses that will come with it), start Murray-he is the future. Only then it be worthwile to sit through the weekly beatings that are sure to come.
Richt has become Bobby Cox and/or Phil Fulmer. His staff is substandard and he doesn’t have near the same mindset that the guys hoisting the crystal footballs have.
We were a disappointent with Stafford and Moreno and an utter diaster without them. This is a program going backwards in a hurry. We are back to the Goff/Donnan standard-great recruiting classes-lose every big game we play. Talent can’t compensate for lackluster coaching.
Carl Spackler
September 7th, 2009
11:38 am
Here’s something to think about…say they deceide to stick w/ Cox and somehow he stumbles through the year…guess what, more of the same coming next year…if CMR/Bobo didn’t give Cox/Gray any playing time in mop of duties the past few years, or at least giving some meaninful reps under center for experience sake, then you you better get ready with more execuses, because 20010 is already starting to look like 2009 in the making…are CMR/Bobo so poor at evaluating talent that they can’t see that Cox wasn’t the man, or have they been treating this just as a rebuilding year all along and we’ll start to see some new faces after the 3rd game this year…awful early in the year to be throwing in the towel, but if a big change isn’t made this week, then there’s always 2011…forget about 2010 because you’re going to see more of the same next year…turn the car keys over to Gray or Murray, and if one of them aren’t the answer well, maybe Met will be “coached up” to being a college level QB by that time…Met just looks lost, but he’s no dummy and being in a stable scheme for a year or so should pay off in his favor…BTW, I love when DB’s lite up a receiver; I think it should be a part of the game plan to wack someone so hard on a down and out or an across the middle type of play to set the tone and having that player looking over his shoulders, also it cuts a few inches off their arm lengths (aligator arms)…
Smyrna Man
September 7th, 2009
11:41 am
For all you Dawg fans Barking about how CMR “Stole’ the top WR in Tenn… Check the stats… Marlon Brown didnt even see the field while a freshman WR from Paris, TN (who decommitted from UF on signing day and commited to the Vols) named Marsalis Teague lead the Vols in receiving. 6 rec, 86 yards and a TD Ouch… Grandma?? What were you thinking. Oh BTW, Kiffin already has 2 “Marlon Browns” verballed to us for ‘10 signing day. Trust me dawg fans, CMR’s Rule #7 “Ask God for Help”, will be rule #1 come Oct 10th in Knoxville. Remember 07 in Knoxville? 28-0 at the Half.
gman
September 7th, 2009
11:42 am
Bama fans: Enough with the lectures. You have a great coaching staff. We do not. A MNC or SECC is not in the future for UGA with the current group of cluless, 2nd rate coaches. Good god, they really thought Joe Cox was an SEC QB-pathetic!
Enjoy another run at the title. We will be sitting back in awe and envy.
BAMMER
September 7th, 2009
11:45 am
What game were you Va Tech/ACC apologist watching Saturday night?
Va Tech did not go toe-to-toe with Bama. Without silly penalties by Bama the game would have been a blowout. And, instead of running out the clock in the 4th quarter, Bama could have scored another touchdown and won by 17.
UGA fans, it’s not the end of the world. It was just one (non-conference) game. This week’s game is much more important for you guys.
Mort
September 7th, 2009
11:46 am
I wonder if Georgia’s fans are really the panicky, unappreciative, know-it-all, blowhard jackholes as portrayed on the AJC blogs, or if these posts are really from Tech folks seeking to make their rivals look like mental midgets.
If it’s the former, God help UGA, because its fans belong in padded rooms. If it’s the latter, well played, and carry on.
jumbeauxtiger
September 7th, 2009
11:48 am
There were some passes dropped but Cox was a disappointment. I wasn’t impressed with him when I watched the spring game. He’s gonna have to turn things around or it could be a long season. We found out last season what happens when you have poor QB play.
I was impressed with Bama and they look like the team to beat in the West.
LSU played lethargically on defense. I’m hoping it was because of the long trip and the time difference. The offense was very conservative and has to play better as well.
UT was impressive and they may be better than predicted. With upcoming games with UCLA and Florida, we will find out soon.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
Dog Days
September 7th, 2009
11:49 am
Let Richt do whatever the hell he wants. Play Cox the whole season and let the Tiatanic sink-it’s the only way we are going to get the chhnages in Athens that are so badly needed.
UGA has become a stale program. The coaching is unbeliveably lackluster. These coaches know no matter how badly the perform, they will all get raises and bonuses at years end.
Richt was perfectly happy with what he saw on Sat-his only observation was a Bobby Cox-like “turnovers were the difference”.
Typical UGA fan
September 7th, 2009
11:53 am
All is lost. Not only is this season doomed, but UGA will never win a game until Aaron Murray’s great, great, great grandson becomes the head coach. Every SEC school but us has won a national championship in the past two seasons. We haven’t won a game since Vince Dooley retired. It’s all Willie Martinez’ fault. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!
Then, a win over South Carolina.
We’re on a roll now! Joe Cox just needed to work the kinks out, he’s another D.J. Shockley. Oklahoma State IS a really good team, you know. We probably won’t lose again until after Zach Mettenberger’s senior season. Martinez, your D played ONE good game, don’t be getting too comfortable.
What a pack of idiots.
Not Disappointed!
September 7th, 2009
11:57 am
<—————— Ga Tech fan here!
I was pulling for Va Tech against Bama and the lost. They should’ve lost. Bama is Back baby! They are the Shiznick!!!! (I can spell it they way Snop Dogg pronouces) They are really back! They were fun to watch! They maybe the only team to handle Florida.
It was a good game.
Ramblin Wreck!