The Fearless Friday Forecast
We went 8-2 last week as Tennessee was brought back down to Earth by UCLA and Notre Dame used some questionable clock management and fell at Michigan. That’s a two-week record of 15-5 but starting this week and next week things get a little harder as some of the cupcakes are going to be replaced by conference games.
Without further delay, let’s get to the Fearless Friday Forecast:
1. Georgia at Arkansas: The Bulldogs have had two tough games while Arkansas had last week off. Logically, Georgia should be in real trouble in Fayetteville, which is why they are the underdog according to the boys in Vegas. I just have the feeling that QB Joe Cox is going to play well again. I also think Georgia will be able to run the ball and milk the clock, keeping the ball away from Bobby Petrino’s offense. Georgia 17, Arkansas 14.
2. Tennessee at Florida: Yes, Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin used his mouth to write a check that his team cannot cash. But Kiffin knew that when he accused Urban Meyer of cheating. Kiffin bought himself some good will with the Tennessee fans, but on Saturday the bill finally arrives. What I’m wondering is how long Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton will last in this game before he gives way to Nick Stephens. It is going to get ugly. Florida 48, Tennessee 9.
3. North Texas at Alabama: Wide receiver Julio Jones (bruised kneecap) and running back Roy Upchurch (high ankle sprain) may not go in this game. It won’t really matter as this game should be about getting the offensive line and quarterback Greg McElroy ready for next week’s SEC opener with Arkansas. Alabama 42, North Texas 7.
4. West Virginia at Auburn: West Virginia will never be able to replace Pat White, but they have found a very good quarterback in Jarrett Brown, who had four touchdown passes in last week’s 35-20 win over East Carolina. Auburn has 1,145 yards and 86 points in its first two games. This one looks like a shootout. Auburn 38, West Virginia 31.
5. Florida State at BYU: Florida State coach Bobby Bowden really needs this game. The Seminoles lost a heart breaker to Miami on Sept. 7 and needed to rally with two scores in the final 35 seconds to beat Jacksonville State. BYU has quarterback Max Hall who has a chance to play himself into the Heisman Trophy discussion. The Cougars also know that a win over Florida State, coupled with their Sept. 5 victory over Oklahoma, puts them right in the middle of the BCS discussion. BYU 31, Florida State 24.
6. Boston College at Clemson: The Tigers are still upset about the loss at Georgia Tech last week. They’ll take it out on the Eagles and go to 1-1 in the ACC. Clemson 24, Boston College 14.
7. Nebraska at Virginia Tech: Nebraska is looking for a signature victory to use as a measuring stick of the program’s progress under Bo Pelini. Virginia Tech, thought to be the ACC’s best hope for a national championship contender, needs to win to avoid a 1-2 start. Virginia Tech 17, Nebraska 14.
8. Texas Tech at Texas: Michael Crabtree’s touchdown catch to beat Texas was the signature moment of the 2008 season. The loss simply cost Texas a shot at the Big 12 championship AND the national championship. The Longhorns are determined to win them all in 2009 and get to the BCS championship game. Texas 35, Texas Tech 20.
9. Florida Atlantic at South Carolina: Coach Steve Spurrier let quarterback Stephen Garcia throw it 53 times in last week’s high-scoring loss to Georgia. How many times will he throw it against the Owls of Howard Schnellenberger? South Carolina 31, Florida Atlantic 10.
10. Southern California at Washington: The Trojans, who won a very tough game at Ohio State (18-15) last Saturday, go on the road for the second straight week. This time they may be without Matt Barkley, who has a bruised right shoulder. I can’t go with the Huskies in a straight up win. But this one will be closer than a lot of people think. Southern California 21, Washington 17.
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230 comments Add your comment
Kendawg
September 18th, 2009
10:45 am
I would predict that the UGA-ARK game would be a lot higher scoring than 17-10. It’s hard to predict who will win, but if the Dawgs don’t play better defense, it’s going to be a long season. Where are all the Tech bloggers today. Has Furman finally lost it? He’s anointed Paul Johnson as one of the greatest ever? Johnson is a godd coach, as his record attests, but it may be a bit early to say he’s one of the greatest.
Ogeechee Dawg
September 18th, 2009
10:47 am
BAMA STAN – love the ‘GINGER ASSASSIN’ comment. Yes, Joe Cox is an over achiever – and a guy you want to succeed. Easy to root for.
As for 2009 GEORGIA BULLDAWGS – one game at a time.
I understand why folks are picking ARKANSAS – and agree that this is one of those games ambush games. ONE GAME AT A TIME BOYS – ONE GAME AT A TIME!!!!
My prediction – UGA will come out focussed and will win this game.
Decatur 4 Life
September 18th, 2009
10:48 am
I think it’s funny to hear UGA fans talk smack about GT’s offense, I’m a fan of both teams and think both offenses are somewhat horrible. GT just needs to get a better passer, it’s going to increasingly hard to move the ball without being able to keep the defense honest. Combine that with the fact that their blocking hasn’t been as good as it was a year ago. With all that being said Johnson is a great coach he just needs to find the right personnel for his system and it starts with the signal caller. UGA don’t have too much room for criticism, their offense is just as bad. They couldn’t muster much production against a OK State defense that gave close to 50 to Houston last week and without the good special team play against SC their record would be 0-2. Not too room to talk whether it’s a option attack or pro-style offense neither one has been impressive so far!
Got 12?
September 18th, 2009
10:52 am
This weekend may see a couple of questions answered regarding Auburn:
Is their new offense really that good?
How will the team fare against decent competition?
I can’t believe I’m actually looking forward to watching an Auburn game this weekend.
murfdawg
September 18th, 2009
10:58 am
Well look who’s back. Bama Stan. I guess it has taken him this long to forget about UTAH!!! I thought he got rid of all the hostility that had been bottled up for NINE years last year.
JAX STATE ALUM
September 18th, 2009
10:59 am
Where is St. Simon???????? (((((33-17))))) Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha… Go Dawgs!
Baba O'Riley
September 18th, 2009
10:59 am
As a GT fan and Falcon fan, I just can’t muster the strength to cheer for a Bobby Petrino team. I’ll never forget his first press conference at Arky after leaving the Falcons. That may have been the worst hire in the history of Atlanta sports.
Gator Bob
September 18th, 2009
10:59 am
GO GINGER ASSASSIN!!!!!
Will
September 18th, 2009
11:07 am
Big Tone,
Miami is back, good defense and a great running game. Anyways, as you are aware I know my football……. My predictions are usually pretty good and I have a good feel for what going on out there. After all, last week I predicted a wild high scoring UGA-USC game last week. Who on this blog did that other than me?
I predicted yesterday that I thought Tech would get beat badly and they did. I also predicted UGA would win easily. I am sticking to it. UGA 42-17. Dawgs are about to go on a streak and only have 1 loss when we play UF on pumkins day.
Also, I hope Mike Bobo was watching Miami run the damn ball last night. We have that ability to do that week in and week out, he just has to stick with it and stop panicking when we don’t score on each possession.
G I Joe
September 18th, 2009
11:08 am
Yeah, I’d really want my son to go to Georgia Tech and hear Johnson call him STUPID on national tv!!
gdawginkalamazoo
September 18th, 2009
11:10 am
“Assignment football” said the D back from Miami. He called it up front and then demostrated it for four quarters last night. I hope Willie watched the game.
reservoirDAWG
September 18th, 2009
11:11 am
UM 33 GT 17 now stay off the computer nerds. Wait, that doesn’t add up. Stay off the sports boards. UGA 38 Ark 17. Have a great day.
TrueFan
September 18th, 2009
11:15 am
I hated to see our jealous little brothers lose last night, especially to Miami, but it is kind of nice to see some of the UGA haters get their comeuppance. Nuff bout them. I think we can hang some points on the hogs, maybe upper 20’s because I firmly believe our offense is beginning to gel. Question is, can we stop their offense? Go Dawgs!
gatorman770
September 18th, 2009
11:20 am
I agree with the Atlanta Gator that the Gator vs Vol game will be much closer than many think, especially if it rains continually during the game. If it does it’s going to depend on who can hold on to the ball in the slop. Gators 45-17
gdawginkalamazoo
September 18th, 2009
11:20 am
According to Furman Bisher you can’t be consider an “elite” coach unless you call your player stupid under the Thursday Night Lights on national TV.
Jawbreaker Rogan
September 18th, 2009
11:22 am
Tune in on Saturday and watch me get trucked by Tebow!
Old Grad
September 18th, 2009
11:25 am
Tony, I don’t remember Tech being mentioned anywhere in your article. One game does not define a season.
Got 12?
September 18th, 2009
11:35 am
Old Grad,
Tech was beaten badly last night, in the second half against Clemson, and in the bowl game against LSU. Against FBS opponents, that’s one good half out of the last six. Add to that the facts that Tech has looked fundamentally (i.e. blocking, tackling) horrible and in poor condition, and the handwriting’s on the wall. Time to lower expectations for this year.
RxDawg
September 18th, 2009
11:41 am
Well Tech (of the georgia variety) lost last night to Miami. I’m not that surprised by that one. The Clemson game showed us that Tech just isn’t that good agains a team that can tackle. Their huge glaring problem? They have a QB that can’t pass…next.
Dogs at Hogs: This game has stood out to me since the begining of the season. UGA went on the road for a tough game against Ok St, then come home for a tough game against USC (east). Now they go back on the road for yet another tough game with Arkansas. Yeesh. While Ark opened up with a patsy, then have a bye (yeh, after 1 game with misouri st I can see how the bye was a must..) So basicly, they have been planing for UGA all year. This is one time you’ll see me pick with my mind, not my heart. I just don’t see UGA having it in em, but I hope I’m wrong on this one.
Tennessee at Florida: hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Anyone that knows the background story on this game knows this is going to be a funny one. Short version, Lane Kiffin claimed Urban Myer was cheating (he wasn’t) in recruiting. Then Kiffin proceded to mock the Gators about how he would sing Rocky Top all night long after beating them. Ummmmm yeh, thats exactly what you do against the defending national champions. Time to learn some respect boy. I duno why, but I think this will be closer then the experts think. The pt spread on this is like 28. When was the last time Tennessee was a 28pt underdog? Gators win, but if I’m a betting man I’m taking UT and those 28 points.
*Disclaimer* If I’m a betting man, I’d be really broke by this point and running from repo’s.
West Virginia at Auburn: This game is really under the radar. AU has been playing well, against nobody. WVU was awesome, back in the Rodriguez, White, Slaton days. I’ll give AU the nod in this one since it’s at home but it should be a close one as both teams will find out a lot about themselves in this one. The winner cracks the top 25 and starts turning national heads their way.
FSU at BYU: This one will be awesome. BYU is for real and they are going to let the nation know it yet again. Bobby Bowden really starts thinking about hanging it up after this one. The FSU administration starts letting him know it too.
Nebraska at Virginia Tech: VaTech just isn’t that good. Neither is the entire ACC save for possibly Miami. Cornhuskers rejoice. Major kudos to VaTech though for this out of conference scheduling. Bama? Nebraska? Talk about going after the historic giants.
Texas Tech at Texas: If ya like OFFENSE >> defense then the Big 12 is your conference. Texas Tech just doesn’t have the horses now that they no longer have the best WR in college. Texas a billion to a million.
NFL: Drew Brees passes for 14 TD’s and I ride the easy train to fantasy football wonderland =D
RxDawg
September 18th, 2009
11:43 am
If my post looks kinda “well duh” for this audience, it was a post I put up on a forum for the uneducated about college ball today.
BAMA STAN
September 18th, 2009
11:44 am
12 NATIONAL TITLES – 21 SEC TITLES!!!
Hey murfdawg – glad you missed me!!!
Still commenting on these blogs – just not as much recently since July as my job has me traveling all over the country – very happy football season is now in high gear.
Hey – I call it as I see it – whether it is criticizing my own team (as I did with our Utah preparedness – remember my line – we got UTAH”D?) or stating my unbiased opinion as a college football fan and an SEC fan.
As you recall:
During spring – I predicted UGA could be in trouble and potentially facing a losing season – thinking they are IN THE PACK – not ahead of the pack.
I also stated with the talent they had been recruiting – could potentially win 8 or 9 max regular season games – but mainly thought this team could potentially LOSE 5 to 7 games.
This summer – took a softer stance as my DAWGS buddies convinced me the UGA defense would be a lot better! Thinking 7 wins a probability and 8 wins a good possibility.
NOW? Who knows – this team is all over the place. Does have talent and looked fast against USCeast – but was pretty lucky to win that game – just does not seem disciplined – and Offense NO-showed at OSU – which got embarrassed by Houston.
So what does this tell you about 2009 UGA team?
It tells me that UGA is in the parody pool of teams – fighting and clawing to get out. YES – they have slipped back into the pack. Still standing by my prediction that UGA could wind up losing 5, 6 or potentilly 7 games this season.
However – season is still young – in 2007 – Dogs turned it around and played lights out finishing strong. Can this team do the same? time will tell.
However, this team does not look very good – defense looks like 2008 – very soft and does not get turnovers (at least so far).
Arkansas has had time to prepare and has studied UGA against two LIVE opponents.
Will the GINGER ASSASSIN will his team to a victory Saturday?
As a BAMA fan – I am rooting for Georgia to beat a rising SEC West team. However, I think the HOGS will be ready – and Petrino’s teams are usually fundlementally strong – meaning – they do not beat themselves – which is not good for UGA (aka: Team Penalty)!
ROLLLLLLLL TIDE murfdawg, ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE!!!!!!!
WilliamG
September 18th, 2009
11:58 am
I think the Hogs take the Dogs – the difference will be the superior Arkansas QB who already has big game experience from his time at Michigan and comes equipped with a rocket arm. The Arkansas running game is at least on a par with Georgia’s. Coaching – both teams have good coaches – but Petrino may be a bit more aggressive and is known for being able to capitalize on a pro style quarterback. Defense is sub par on both teams. Combine that with the home field for Arkansas and I think it’ll be a runaway for Arkansas.
That said, I’m pulling for Georgia. But I’m offering what seems to me to be a realistic appraisal of the two teams. Glad to be wrong.
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Atlanta Gator
September 18th, 2009
12:10 pm
gdawg~zoo—-Called that right. Miami gave a 3-hour seminar on how to defend Paul Johnson’s triple-option last night. Do you think somebody has sent the tape to Willie Martinez? If so, will Willie actually watch it?
IMHO, Tech will be vulnerable to this kind of offensive shut-down until they develop a credible passing game to go with their rushing attack. The bigger, more athletic defenses already have a model for shutting down the one-dimensional ground game. We saw it in the LSU game, and again last night, and when a good defensive team has a bye week (or all of December) to prepare for Tech’s current offense, they can do well against it.
Bottom line: Tech needs a quarterback who can throw down field as well as run and lateral the ball.
gdawginkalamazoo
September 18th, 2009
12:16 pm
AtlGator, yeah and Miami just looked fast last night. Maybe Tech can get their kicker in there for a few passes.
SC is hurting on D-line
September 18th, 2009
12:17 pm
In the first quarter of the UGA game, N. Pepper went down and SC went to 3 down lineman vs 4 down. UGA started moving the ball on SC. Yesterday, another lineman went down and an O-lineman was ask to move to the D-line. SC will get Ajibou, Pepper, and Ingam back for Ole Miss, so I look for SC to have a low scoring, boring games vs Florida Atlantic and then have a great game when ole Miss comes calling.
BJohnDawg
September 18th, 2009
12:26 pm
ST SIMMONS, YELLOW FUZZ, STINGER, BURDELL, TRADE SCHOOL JUNKIE, and M is for Moron ……
We need a milk carton for these guys. They are missing. Some must have grab them from a street corner near north avenue.
Come out come out where ever you are….
And take it like men.
Oh wait, you cant. Your nerds.
Same Story….TECH SUX!
CATlanta
September 18th, 2009
12:33 pm
1. Dawgs win another close one in a high scoring game. 35-31
2. My conscience tells me that 28 points is a heck of a spread for a SEC game between two rivals, but I think they’re right. Fla 49 UT 13
3. Tide Rolls against another pasty. Bama 45 UNT 14
4. I think Auburn wins a shootout like everyone else. AU 38 WVU 28
5. BYU takes it to Bobby and the ‘Noles. Mormons 35 FSU 24
6. Clemson wins at home 27-17
7. Va Tech wins a close one in a defensive game 21-17
8. Texas gets revenge vs. TTU. UT 42 TTU 21
9. South Carolina wins big. USC 35- FAU 10
10. Calling the upset…why not. I think U Dub has a shot at home…USC might be hungover after last week’s thriller w/ OSU. Also, their starting qb is hurt. Washington 24 So Cal 21
Got 12?
September 18th, 2009
12:37 pm
If any Dawg fans know an effective rain dance, you might want to put on your dancing shoes right now. A torrential downpour would negate Arkansas’ passing game and even the playing field. On a sunny or partly cloudy day or a day with intermittent showers, the Hogs beat the Dawgs.
dawgfacedboy
September 18th, 2009
12:44 pm
never thought i’d be pulling for the Gators this hard but I hope they embarass UT!!!
gcs
September 18th, 2009
12:50 pm
Since the beginning of the BCS, I believe BYU is the first non-BCS team who might consider a shot at the title – provided they win all their games.
The Cougars are stepping up to the challenge and scheduling more than one tough out of conference games in Oklahoma and Florida State.
Hey, Boise! Just because you beat a mediocre Oregon team at home and play 11 cupcakes doesn’t not deserve you a shot.
.
lo
September 18th, 2009
1:02 pm
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Lou Dobbs
September 18th, 2009
1:04 pm
Sad to see Tech lose to a Miami team full of mexicans who no doubt are illegal aliens from Cuba.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
September 18th, 2009
1:11 pm
To be fair, neither the Georgia Tech or Georgia fan bases have much to gloat about right now. Both teams have serious, serious issues.
Maybe both DC’s will get fired on the same day. Problem is Georgia will still have two more problems/looming firings….Bobo and Fabris.
I remember when there was a time that the defense for Georgia was exciting to watch. Now it is just painful.
Got 12?
September 18th, 2009
1:16 pm
It’s looking like the loser of the UGA-Tech may not be bowl eligible.
But seriously, it’s not nearly as bad as y’all are making it seem. Both teams will win at least 8 games in the regular season this year. Chip up, Fellas!
Chan gomer Gailey
September 18th, 2009
1:17 pm
Where are my buddies and longtime supporters… M is for Moron, Yellow Fuzz, Stinger, Trade School Junkie, Burnell, etc… come on out boys and eat your humble pie… it’s nice and warm.. you can have as much as you want..
The question is not how good Miami is; the question is, how bad is teck? Out of shape, SWISS CHEESE defense, 3 and out option offense and classless coach. More losses to come… lots more
Other perdictions….. swamy says UGA 27 HOGS 20. Dawgs don’t turn it over and get some sacks.
If the Gaters jump on TENN early they’ll score 50. If not, the big orange will make a game of it…. say Gaters 35 and Vols 17.
Allbarn vs Hillbillies….. Allbarn hasn’t played anyone so they are kinda like Tenn was after Western Ky., giddy for nothing… but SEC prevails 21 to 17.
BYU and Florida State…. ACC stinks so looks like a beatdown comming.
Waycross Dawg
September 18th, 2009
1:23 pm
Georgia 31 – Arkansas 21
The Dawg D makes a stand when it has to. Brandon Smith is on the verge of manhood and makes a special-teams statement! Otherwise, the offense does business as usual.
Florida 56 – Tennessee 3
I am NOT a gator fan, in fact I dislike them intensely, however, Urban is going to have LITTLE mercy on Laney-boy this weekend, not to mention Tebow who’s mad cause somebody said sumpin’ BAD ’bout his coach. Gators in an unmerciless rout!
and Tech………33-17 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA……..
I love Paul Johnson, he’s cool, and “Joe”, don’t pick on Adrian Peterson because he is a man and has more class in his little finger than most people do in their entire bodies. But you Tech fans are ignorant and need to learn to practice humility. One good season (or victory over the Dawgs) does not a perenial powerhouse make. Learn a lesson from South Carolina here.
Rest of the SEC sweeps this weekend in out-of-conference play.
Rest of America…….who cares. It’s all about the SEC anyway.
Got 12?
September 18th, 2009
1:31 pm
For some reason, I haven’t seen either of these phrases on the blog today:
45-42 Glad it still hurts!
There’s a new sheriff in town. CPJ.
What other phrases are missing?
Gatorzone
September 18th, 2009
1:35 pm
Got 12, you are missing:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA 45-42
THANK GOD AND GREYHOUND THAT GOMER GAILEY THE SEC OF COACHES IS GONE FOREVER.
Tide Rising
September 18th, 2009
1:38 pm
Anyone notice how tired Tech looked early on last night? Especially on defense? They looked tired from the 2nd qtr on last weekend against Clemson. GT just doesn’t look as physically conditioned as other teams I’ve been watching.
I love option offense but it looks like I may have been dead wrong in thinking GT would roar through the ACC and win at least 9 games. From LSU to Clemson in the 2nd half to Miami defenses are stacking 9 men in the box, the defensive ends are bigger and quicker than what CPJ was used to seeing, and the GT offense seems to have actually regressed. How many times did you see the def. end disrupt the option play last night. A lot!
GT is doomed if Nesbitt can’t develop a passing game with some semblence of consistency. Seems like defenses are loading up and just daring him to pass. And you know what? He can’t pass. Can’t do it worth a flip consistently. Looks bad for GT now that everyone seems to be following the blueprint for stopping their offense. Hope I’m wrong though.
Tide Rising
September 18th, 2009
1:43 pm
I don’t like getting down on Tech since I like to pull for the hometown team. But here is the idiot’s post from yesterday to Tony. Seems Tony aint so stupid after all.
m
September 17th, 2009
10:01 am
Tony, every time I think your blog could not get more pathetic…you get amazingly worse.
Tech ran Miami off the field last year. Did you watch the game??? 457 yards rushing…that is even more than the 409 that Tech got on the pitiful #1 ugag team. Are we to think that Miami is magically that much better and Tech is that much worse??? Your stupididty aside….Tech rolls. Nesbitt is a very good QB and a warrior. He can carry a team and you need to lay off of him.
Vol85
September 18th, 2009
1:47 pm
Yes, Tennessee will lose to Florida. They were going to lose no matter what, if anything, Kiffifn did or said. So to all the yahoos from aound the region, some from Knoxvegas, who say that Kfffin was being stupid and the Vols are now going to get their collective cumupence, what does it matter whether you lose by 42 or 58? As for the game itself, unless UT can find a passing game that took last week off (not likely), then there is no reason for the Gators to do anything but stack the line and dare the Vols to beat them through the air. Otherwise, it’ll be just like last week where the defense was left defending a short field all afternoon. UT’s defense is very talented, though thin at the backers, but you can’t leave them out there al day long without it catching up to them.
j
September 18th, 2009
1:53 pm
UGAY sucks and has no chance of winning. They almost lost to a horrible South Carolina team. I have no idea how anyone could think they will win this game! They got whipped by a team that lost to Houston! Good luck with that sorry excuse for an offense…And that D is might as well get all of the credit for Arkansas touchdowns because they suck!
yankee dawg
September 18th, 2009
1:58 pm
Auburn Pride you are an Idiot. Look at the mess he made of the Atlanta Falcons! Why didn’t AU come calling to him in the middle of the Night?
EW
September 18th, 2009
2:00 pm
Really hoping that BYU, Boise State, Southern Cal, Texas, and Florida all go undefeated so we can squash this BCS BS forever.
General Neyland
September 18th, 2009
2:04 pm
Tennessee finally has a coach that I can be proud of,not like Satan-”I am NOT going to be the Alabama coach” and has yet to tell the truth about anything or Meyer who still thinks the Notre Dame job is a dream job. Thank goodness FAT Phil Fulmer is gone and Tennessee has a coach who has the guts to fight back.
winderdawg
September 18th, 2009
2:20 pm
Tony,
I watched you pick Arkansas on your tv show the other night!
Which is it?
GO DAWGS
DawgNation
September 18th, 2009
2:22 pm
Good lord it is so peaceful on here without the childish ravings of the that core group of Tech fans. Maybe real football discussions can now get done.
UGA 37 – ARK 28: I don’t think Georgia stops them but I think without any UGA turnovers the Bulldogs keep the Hogs offense off the field.
Kiffin running that mouth (why on earth would you do that?) may be stuffed full of a 50+ point run by the Gators. 56-10 Gators unless Myer feels sorry for them but we all know that wont happen.
CharlotteGator
September 18th, 2009
2:31 pm
Just read some comments about LSU running back Charles Scott. I’m EXTREMELY impressed with this guy. He should be given tons of credit for this type of attitude.
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The early season award for the most unselfish player in the SEC has to go to LSU senior running back Charles Scott.
We’re talking about a guy who rushed for 1,174 yards and 18 touchdowns last season and was the second leading returning rusher in the league.
But with an obvious void at fullback, Scott went to LSU coach Les Miles and offered to sub in as a blocker for Keiland Williams, who leads the Tigers in rushing through two games with 123 yards on 17 carries.
Scott, who’s built like a fullback with his hulking 235-pound frame, said back in March during spring practice that he was willing to do whatever it took for the Tigers to get back to the SEC Championship Game. If that meant playing some fullback, so be it.
“I don’t mind at all putting my hand in that dirt,” Scott said. “You look at people like Jacob Hester and everything he did and following in his shoes. We’ve got to have more of that, more of doing whatever it takes for this team to win. If I need to get to fullback and block, I don’t mind that at all. I can handle anything they want to give me.”
Jumbeauxtiger
September 18th, 2009
2:34 pm
1. UGA 21 Hogs 17. Dawgs’ pressure on Mallet is the difference.
2. Fl 38 Tn 13. Vols keep it close for a while but Gators take control before the half. Urban actually calls off the dogs by the end of the 3rd qtr.
3. Bama 41 NTx 3. Enough said
4. Auburn 34 WV 21. War Eagles are the early surprise team in the SEC.
5. FSU 33 BYU 27. FSU jumps to an early big lead and holds off Max Hall & co.
6. Clemson 24 BC 17. Tigers bounce back from tough loss to Tech.
7. Neb 20 Va Tech 17. Inept offense does in the Hokies.
8. USC 31 Fl Atlantic 10. Yawn
9. Texas 41 TTech 28. The game will not be as close as the score indicates.
10. SC 27 Wash 20. The Huskies are one of the most improved teams in the nation.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC