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
RedKneckerson
September 18th, 2009
5:47 am
I think the Vols make it a bit more respectable.
RedKneckerson
September 18th, 2009
5:48 am
And you fellars are going to have to git up earlier to be first before ole RedKneckerson. FIRST!!!!!!
'Bama 1
September 18th, 2009
6:06 am
Florida wiil clean Tennessee’s clock. Maybe that will shut Lame Kiffins big mouth. That punk has a lot to learn about playing ball in the SEC!
Lenny in Ludowici
September 18th, 2009
6:16 am
Ever body on that Junkyard Blawg’s been fussin’ bout not playin the young quarterbacks enough and how they aint gone be ready for next year cause of it. Well, I thank my Dawgs should play all the freshmen for the rest of the season to get em ready for our national champeenship run next year. That is if it’s all right to go 1 and 11 this year.
JWalker
September 18th, 2009
6:25 am
Since it seems there has been a constant talking of smack in this town by GTers for a year now, we gotta talk about that game last night…
–Against its last three Div 1A opponents, GT’s O has scored 3, 16 and 17, respectively.
–Dwyer is — maybe — the 4th best RB in the conference. Spiller and those 2 guys from Miami are both better.
–GT D stinks.
Dawgs, I hope you give a good show this weekend so that Saban has some good tape to work from for next week. Please do not lay down in this game.
I think the FL-TN score will be closer than people think. 27-6 or something.
Wouldn’t be surprised, either, if the Aubs win easily. Coaching has gone down hill at WVU.
Coach Mark Richt
September 18th, 2009
6:29 am
I’m gonna kick Florida in the sack right after we rush the field after our first field goal. How do you want your bbq this weekend boys?
gata gata gata gata gata
JWalker
September 18th, 2009
6:37 am
I’ll be ready to play someone next week. Tired about writing about everyone else’s games. Roll Tide.
Tuck Fech
September 18th, 2009
6:42 am
((((33-17))))) hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Saint Simon
September 18th, 2009
6:45 am
Saint Simon<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LMAO LMAO….Wow- guess that is a major blow to your Coastal Sewer Conference Championship…..
Are you kidding me....
September 18th, 2009
7:09 am
…only 95 yards rushing? I don’t care if Dwyer is hurt or not, what happened to that vaunted rushing game? Looks like it really is a high school offense playing against the big boys.
We have been saying since last year, it doesn’t matter who the COACH is – he doesn’t get to play (of course, it doesn’t help when Furman Bisher gets on board and annoints the guy as one of the best of all time after ONE season playing big boy football).
So, lick your wounds, and get ready for some more beat downs. Geez, as m would say, even Chan Gailey beat UM every time!!!!! Maybe he needs to go chase that Greyhound bus!!!!!
MIke
September 18th, 2009
7:21 am
What UGA defense is going to keep Arkansas to 14 points? If SC can score on this defense, Arkansas can as well.
Eric
September 18th, 2009
7:23 am
You’re really going out on a limb with numbers 2 and 3. Good luck with those! bama 1 talking about someone’s big mouth is clearly a case of pot calls kettle black…shut up! Tech wasn’t even in the game last night…pitiful, a total waste of time. War Eagle!!
Joe
September 18th, 2009
7:26 am
Looks like the GTu high school offense is coming to bear now.
It was easy for Johnson to carve up I-AA with Adrian Peterson, who simply had a speech disorder and could not get into a D1 school. His brother Mike is pretty good for the Falcons right now.
It was also easy with Navy because the schedule changed every year.
But when you play against DC’s who make half a million dollars a year, that high school offense is not going to consistently work.
Josh Nesbitt will soon come to the realization that he could be looking at an NFL paycheck if he had played safety in college. Now, he faces the prospects of returning to Greene County, a few credits shy of his history of science and technology degree.
Gtu will not be able to recruit big time players, because everyone will soon be able to see that a kid cannot go to the NFL from Gtu’s high school offense.
Thomas is a great physical specimen, but he has no idea how to run a pass route. He literally just runs down the field and jumps up for the ball. NFL coaches will be so angry when they get him in camp.
It was a nice little season for Gtu last year, but now you are going to be relegated to little old high school gimmick offense school again. Hope you enjoyed your run while it lasted.
JB
September 18th, 2009
7:26 am
Tech folks have told Dawgs fans the last 12 month’s that they didn’t want to hear about all our injuries…..that it just an excuse yada yada yada……news flash, take dwyer and nesbitt and put them in street cloth’s, and you would not win 2 or 3 more games. My take on the Tech offense is that when it’s good, it’s very good. But against 4 and 5 star players and it’s not clicking, you’re toast. Dwyer IS banged up, Nesbitt is/was dazed and your second best D lineman is hurt.
Welcome to the club.
Mikey
September 18th, 2009
7:34 am
Tony,
I agree with all your picks except I’m gonna go with the Huskies over USC. Just a gut feeling.
Mikey
September 18th, 2009
7:37 am
Oh, and by the way- Nerd Nation might want to focus their energy on that train wreck they had last night rather than worrying about trash on a campus THAT ISN’T THEIRS !
Go Dawgs!
Tuck Fech !
VolsnGoBlue
September 18th, 2009
7:39 am
Vols game closer than experts predict. Good defense, monte kiffin, Eric Berry.
TrueCrimson
September 18th, 2009
7:41 am
1. Georgia at Arkansas: Georgia 17, Arkansas 14.
I expect more offense: G 27 – A 17
2. Tennessee at Florida: Florida 48, Tennessee 9.
I really hope that this game gets interesting. I really, really doubt that it will.
3. North Texas at Alabama: Alabama 42, North Texas 7.
Last week of Fall Camp. Hard to get up for a game like this. A good time to review the 2007 LA-Monroe game film.
4. West Virginia at Auburn: Auburn 38, West Virginia 31.
Toomer’s Drug put a hold their annual TP order until they see the outcome of this game. (will last year’s surplus get them through this season?)
5. Florida State at BYU: BYU 31, Florida State 24.
I know that there must be a really good Cougar, polygamy and Seminhole joke to go along with this game — but it’s just too early in the morning for me to figure it out right now. Feel free to ad lib.
6. Boston College at Clemson: Clemson 24, Boston College 14.
Yawn…
7. Nebraska at Virginia Tech: Virginia Tech 17, Nebraska 14.
Man, I really feel old when I realize that I recall a time during which Nebraska was relevant.
8. Texas Tech at Texas: Texas 35, Texas Tech 20.
Big 12 back to normal — Texas and her little sisters.
9. Florida Atlantic at South Carolina: South Carolina 31, Florida Atlantic 10.
SC needs these OOC wins to maintain their superior position to Vandy and MSU in the SEC.
10. Southern California at Washington: Southern California 21, Washington 17.
Big strategy decision for USC coaching staff: Is it better to choke early in the season, or choke late?
Hmmm…
Anonymous
September 18th, 2009
7:43 am
Ha!
Atlanta Gator
September 18th, 2009
7:44 am
Comments in response to Tony —-
(1) No more excuses for the Dawgs: Joe Cox is healthy, and this is his third start. The Dawgs win or lose, as a team. Nothing more than instinct, but I predict Georgia over Arkansas, 24-17.
Atlanta Gator
September 18th, 2009
7:45 am
(2) SEC big game of the week. No more poor-mouthing the Gators by Mr. Kiffin. No more “no comments” out of Gainesville. No more talking of any kind. It’s time to play. Florida over Tennessee, 35-13.
Atlanta Gator
September 18th, 2009
7:46 am
(3) Another game that doesn’t need to be played. Alabama over mismatched North Texas, 35-10.
(4) West Virginia has played no one of consequence; Auburn has beaten Mississippi State (?). Hmmm. My gut tells me, Tigers over Mountaineers, 27-21.
Atlanta Gator
September 18th, 2009
7:46 am
(5) Well, here’s one of those games where we will learn something of consequence: Is Brigham Young worthy of being in the top 10 teams in the country? Maybe the top 2 or 3 teams in the Mountain West are worthy. BYU over FSU, 35-21.
(6) Boston College has thumped two nobodies. Clemson beat a nobody, and lost to a Georgia Tech that doesn’t look nearly as tough this morning. When in doubt, pick the home team: Tigers over Eagles, 27-17.
(7) Interesting intersectional match-up; should help the computer ratings services rank ACC and Big XII. I predict Nebraska over Virginia Tech, 24-21.
jablonski
September 18th, 2009
7:48 am
Boy o Boy, Did Tech look great or what? Where are all those big mouth, small junk tech fans…m, Ramble On, Yellow Fuzz and the biggest d*uche Saint Simons? I loved every heart breaking minute of it. Just for Saint Simons
((((((33-17))))) HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH
Atlanta Gator
September 18th, 2009
7:49 am
(8) Revenge is sweet, and Texas Tech is not nearly as good as last year. Texas over Texas Tech, 42-17.
Atlanta Gator
September 18th, 2009
7:53 am
(10) Did anyone notice Washington beat Idaho last week, the Huskies’ first win since November 2007. They also played LSU surprisingly tough in the season opener. Signs of life, for sure, but Southern has too much talent: Trojans over Huskies 31-17.
Good luck to all the teams for whom you cheer, and may the best teams win (they usually do).
Joe
September 18th, 2009
7:56 am
Why are Texas Tech and Texas playing the third weekend in September after playing in November last year?
Seems odd that the Big 12 schedules are so inconsistent.
Where have you gone jim Bob Cooter ?
September 18th, 2009
8:02 am
Enter your comments here
Tony,
1) The Oinkers are a program on the rise (at least until Bobby Petrino gets restless again). Georgia is a program in transition. Take the rise. Pigs win 38-17.
2) Lane Kiffin is young and inexperienced. Somebody should tell him that you win FIRST and then talk smack. He may not be at UT long enough to get things in that order. UF 70 UT 3
3) North Texas at UAT. Money game scrimmage for the packyderms.Bama 56 NT 7
4) WVU at Auburn. Auburn is not the team it was under Tommy Tuberville . On the other hand the Hillbillies are not the team they were under Rich Rodriguez. Gud Malzahn has the Auburn offense on the right track ,so we’ll say AU 31 WVU 17.
5) FSU at BYU. No amount of dadgums can help the tribe when they visit the light air and wild expectations of Provo this week. After losing to Miami,Florida State may have lost a lot of their will to win (judging by the weak attempt against jacksonville State) ‘Cougs 38- FSU 20
6) BC at Clemson.After watching them play Tech ,I figure that Clemson has 8 -10 wins in them this year. This should be one of them. Kitties win 41-9
7) Nebraska at VT.When all the precincts are heard from after Thanksgiving , this game could have a huge impact on where these two teams go bowling. New Years week in Florida or Boise ? ‘Huskers overcome a tough Tech team 17-14.
9) Florida Atlantic at USC .There was a time when Steve Spurrier and Howard Schnellenberger played for much bigger stakes than a mid tier bowl game at the end of the year. Sad to see them in decline. Chickens win 41-9
10) SC at Washington.This is kind of like watching Kane from the old “Kung Fu” series try to snatch the pebble from the hand of the master and get… I don’t know ,a cookie or something. But instead of a cookie , the Trojans are going to put a beat down on the puppies. Tony , you predicted a close game ,are you high ? USC 48 UW 10
Little Bee
September 18th, 2009
8:02 am
Did anyone get the license plate number of that truck that hit us last night?
Gen Neyland
September 18th, 2009
8:03 am
There are people expending way too much energy on Florida thrashing UT in order to teach Kiffin a lesson. Those that want to see Kiffin smashed are looking for someone else to do their bidding in the physical world while they have used their mouths to hide behind Mommy’s skirt. At least CLK hasn’t harped on this game like so many ‘fans’ have since. I hope for a good game but Tebow is one of the best ever and has had a better college run than Herschel. Hate to say it but in reality, Florida can only beat themselves, not only in this particular game but the whole season long… Nebraska has always been a team that garnered my interest. Truly, they had a great run back in the 90’s. Some of you will rejoice in the fact they knew Kiffin was coming to Knoxville, even way back in 1997 and whacked then #3 Tennessee in the Orange Bowl to capture the NC in the Coaches poll and finsihed 2nd to Michigan in the AP in the last season before the BCS took over (at least with the BCS we can get a consensus champion, huh?). Here’s to hoping they smack VT…Trap game for Georgia..? No such thing. For me this is a T Boone Pik’ems affair…Good luck to all.
MiltonDawg
September 18th, 2009
8:07 am
i think UGA will win by more- say 7 to 10. Agree with all other picks except my upset pick- Nebraska will upset VT.
Spike
September 18th, 2009
8:15 am
Tony, you said on TV the other night that the Arkansa game was a “trap game” for the Dogs and you liked the Hogs in this game. Noe it’s the Dogs. Sorry, gotta call you on this filp flop.
m
September 18th, 2009
8:15 am
we suck.
i apologize to all the georgia fans for everything i have said.
i am going to sit in my room and sulk while my mommie fixes me breakfast and i replay the game on my wii.
Atlanta Gator
September 18th, 2009
8:16 am
I have watched with much amusement as several bloggers have attempted to stir-up some internet blowback against the Gators by inventing all sorts of pre-game “smack talk” by the Gators. In yet another example to the contrary, Florida’s cornerback Joe Haden praises Tennessee’s star safety Eric Berry as “the best defensive player in the nation”:
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1237293.html
Yup, those crazy Gator players sure are talking a lot of smack this week.
Spike
September 18th, 2009
8:16 am
M, Yellow Fuzz, St Simons, Ramblin Rick, Stinger.. Snicker, Snicker, Snicker. Nice offensive game you had there last night.
Vince Neil
September 18th, 2009
8:18 am
Where is Nachos?
He owns all of you.
Starring Kam Fong as Chin Ho
September 18th, 2009
8:19 am
Gen Neyland, methinks Mr Tebow has been at the helm for more losses in 2 years than HW played in in 3 years. He’s good, bordering on great, but let us not forget his 9-4 season two years ago. Mr Tebow is the medias darling but does no more for his team than a Colt McCoy or a Snead @ Ole Miss. Tebow won’t beat your Vols, but alas, Florida will….good luck though
The Man that Made Roswell Ed Famous
September 18th, 2009
8:19 am
Hey did y’all see me playing corner back last nite for GT…err it wasn’t me but could I have done worse?
You know how I hate to pull for those sorry Dogs, but when matched against that lying sack of dung, I’ll take the Dogs EVERY time.
I alsp don’t like pulling for the JORTS’ Nation, but you reap what you sow Kiffin, and you’ve reaped yourself a heap of trouble!!
What penitentiary are the Mormons visiting the Crimonoles at this weekend? One similarity between the teams is that each player from each school has about 3 kids. The biggest difference is that unlike the Criminole players that are 19-21 and unmarried, the BYU players are 26-27 years old and have 3 wives.
BC at Clempson- yawn ACC action it’s sucktastic!!
Nebraska at Va Tech- I like Nebraska in a CLOSE game, but give Va Tech credit for that out of conference schedule.
Jom Mora’s dream team keeps it closer than people think, but USC will still win by a TD or more.
And now for the big finale!!!!!
AU over the Toothless Nation 148-3. WVU kicks a late fumble after AU’s 7th string QB muffs the snap on what would have been an 84 yd pass play!!
WDE!!
Nah, Tony’s got it right. 5-9 pts should be the dif!!
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Enjoy the games!!
WDE and go Falcons!!!
The Man that Made Roswell Ed Famous
September 18th, 2009
8:21 am
Oh, I forgot to ask. Have y’all missed me? It’s been a while!!
obomaisaclown
September 18th, 2009
8:23 am
HOLD THE HOGS TO 14 POINTS, THIS WILL HAPPEN WHEN ACCORN TAKES OVER GA’S TICKET SALES AND FUND RAISING .
Don Ho
September 18th, 2009
8:25 am
Tech has some big time trouble on defense, can’t tackle & can’t cover. Pretty poor combo.
A lot of empty seats at the game last night. Kind of reminds you of the ACC Championship game.
Steve Spurrier
September 18th, 2009
8:26 am
Urban will clean Lame’s clock. So will I.
Paul (Are you that stupid?) Johnson
September 18th, 2009
8:29 am
How embarassing it is to be caught on national television call one of your players stupid.
Corinne
September 18th, 2009
8:36 am
Wow!
Atlanta Gator may break his own record (currently at 5,437) of postings on Tony’s blog today!
Go Gator
Scrappy McGowan
September 18th, 2009
8:40 am
I thought he was asking him if he was stupid.
D
September 18th, 2009
8:40 am
FLORIDA 63 HILLBILLY U ……..3
Got 12?
September 18th, 2009
8:41 am
It looks like the ACC’s prayers are in the process of being answered. They needed either FSU or Miami to return to prominence. It looks like The U is back. They’re probably too young to make a national impact this year but look out for them over the next couple of seasons.
Got 12?
September 18th, 2009
8:41 am
Last night confirmed what we all knew: A D-Line with a lot of talent and a little discipline will render the Triple Option impotent. The good news for Tech is that only two or three teams they play each year have the talent to stop them. Tech will win at least 9 games every year of the CPJ era.
Scrappy McGowan
September 18th, 2009
8:41 am
Maybe CPJ should have knelt and said a prayer and the player wouldn’t have missed his assignment next time.
Atlanta Gator
September 18th, 2009
8:43 am
Corinne—-If the @#$% blog software would let me post more than two one-sentence paragraphs at a time, there would only be two posts.
chazzo
September 18th, 2009
8:43 am
Good calls. I look for the gators to shut out the vols. I think there will be more scores in the UGA / Ark game. The rest are toss ups. FSU could upset. I think Texas Tech will cover the spread against Texas.
Tom, Resident Georgia Fan
September 18th, 2009
8:48 am
Saint Simpleton … Georgia Tech’s defense is offensive. Hahaha … where are you? Still cleaning up the stands in Miami? hahahaha never pays to run your mouth.
Gen Neyland
September 18th, 2009
8:52 am
Mr. Chin Ho : Had Herschel and Tebow been in the same backfield, Tebow may never have won a Heisman, would never have rushed for a million yards on 100,000 carries. Understand comparing these two are peaches and oranges. Yet if Tebow remains healthty and lawd knows I wish him no ill will, he’ll remain a greater overall impact player for Florida than Herschel was for Georgia…Now Colt McCoy is another of the same ilk as Tebow. Both me and Mark Bradley picked Texas to beat Florida in the BCSCG this year. (Bradley keeps good company)…
Jeff
September 18th, 2009
8:57 am
Jackette’s brought back (crashing) to earth last night. Atlanta Gator- correct statement- I agree totally. My take: UGA 31 Pigs: 17
Gen Neyland
September 18th, 2009
8:58 am
Atlanta Gator : Mama Cox will not allow the Sports Dept budget to accomodate your request. Kinda crappy but you know how the printed rags are struggling to make ends meet and pennies do make dollars…
bamafan
September 18th, 2009
8:58 am
Say what you will about Tech’s offense last night. Their defense was worse.
Jeff
September 18th, 2009
9:01 am
Where is Saint Simons?
Brian
September 18th, 2009
9:02 am
Saint Simons is your typical everyday Nerd Fan. Smack talk with the best but once the hammer comes crashing down (33-17hahahahaha)they are gone for another year
The Alpha Male
September 18th, 2009
9:06 am
Georgia will score 17 in the first two quarters……. on the way to a ROMP.
UgaJersey.com
September 18th, 2009
9:11 am
Get your EXACT Replica of Uga VII’s jersey at http://www.UgaJersey.com.
heeltide
September 18th, 2009
9:13 am
After Florida destroys UT, Kiffin will try to play victim and cast Meyer as a bully. Meyer will look straight into the camera and say, “Bullies pick on high schools like Pahokee and tell recruits they will end up pumping gas. My job is to win football games.”
ReptilesRule
September 18th, 2009
9:18 am
Both defenses too good and much closer than most think>>>> Florida 31 Tennessee 17
Got 12?
September 18th, 2009
9:23 am
As I stated yesterday, Florida’s defense will score at least on touchdown. And Florida’s offense will work with a short field because of mistakes by UT’s offense. UF Defense v UT Offense will play a bigger role in the game than UF Offense v UT Defense. BTW, UT’s defense will eventually wear down. UF will cover the spread.
Lord of The Lizards
September 18th, 2009
9:27 am
Is the bloom off the rose or did Tech players have the swine flu???
BurningRedBleedingBlack
September 18th, 2009
9:30 am
Oh yeah were’s all the crap talking tech fans now????
Lord of The Lizards
September 18th, 2009
9:33 am
If FSU loses to BYU and starts off 1-2 with just a weak win over Jacksonville State, I wonder if Dumbo Fisher will retire along with Bobby B.
Tim
September 18th, 2009
9:36 am
Eric-
You shut up…now I feel better.
War Chicken go Albarn
Dr. Bobby Dodd
September 18th, 2009
9:36 am
Tech has come down with their usually case of larengitis and writers cramp. No need for alarm, we have seen this before. It generally happens in mid to late Sept. IT IS NOT CONTAGIOUS! We have not been able to find a cure-
Starring Harry Morgan as Sherman Potter
September 18th, 2009
9:37 am
Radar alert the unit. We have done all we can here in Miami. Awful carnage son, reminds me of the Marne in the big war. Oh well, time to head North. I feel that the Vols are going to need us in that swamp. The last time Tennessee was in this much trouble was at the Alamo. That Davy Crockett was one heck of a quarterback. Great arm and could run too. But that Mexican take no prisoners defense was too stout. Sophie says UF 41 UT 10.
Lord of The Lizards
September 18th, 2009
9:37 am
BTW, I too have alot of respect for any Monte Kiffin defense and it will be a close game for half. Gators by 10 points. Have seen Monte here in Tampa, great coach, but you can have the kid…
TommyJack
September 18th, 2009
9:40 am
Hey Tony. I like your articles. You’re a GA grad. Fine, I get it. But I have a question or 2 about those idiots you share the stage with on CSS. Aren’t you a tad embarrassed with the animus displayed by most of those other mopes against TN? Maybe a little over the line, huh Tony? What about that talentless guy with the 90’s shaved head? Guy brings absolutely nothing to the table. And the former GA tight end (on another CSS show…calling Jonathan Crompton “Incrompetant”…Not your doing I know. Just wondered you think most of these guys play fair?
Clearly, TN bashing is in right now. Not sure the current level is good TV.
Saint Simon
September 18th, 2009
9:40 am
I’m so stupid- with the loss last night where does that leave us in the Coastal Sewage Division?
Otto
September 18th, 2009
9:42 am
I think Urban hangs 50 on Lane.
UGA vs Arky The winners score in the 30s and the other team in the 20s. Is UGA battle tested or is Arky primed and tuned to play. We will see Saturday.
I hope for all of college football that FSU beats BYU but I’ll go with BYU.
Fisher does not retire unless forced. Fisher gets a big payday next year HC or Coach in waiting per the contract.
Nerd Alert....NERD Alert....
September 18th, 2009
9:42 am
This just in….Reggie Ball will be signing autographs at the NERD-UNC game this week.
Gen Neyland
September 18th, 2009
9:43 am
Before I head out on my run this morning, there is one simple request before the salvos begin on this blog today : Please read carefully the words of the ones you respond to. Really, it does make a difference not injecting conjecture into a debate…
Saint Simons
September 18th, 2009
9:44 am
Ark. 48 ugay 3
Keith
September 18th, 2009
9:45 am
Techies sure were smack talking- and now they’re gone. Did they honestly beleive this day would not come????? ((((((((((((((((33-17))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Otto
September 18th, 2009
9:45 am
Where is Yellow Fuzz with his list of poster that are oddly missing? Should they include:
M
Saint Simon’s
Piss On a Dawg
Supersise that order Mutt
:popcorn:
Lord of The Lizards
September 18th, 2009
9:46 am
What, no “jawbreakers” today?
Jeff
September 18th, 2009
9:46 am
((((((((((((((33-17)))))))))))))))))))))))))))0hahahahahhahahahahhahahahahahahhahahahhahahahahahaah
Blackberry Cobbler
September 18th, 2009
9:50 am
UGA loses in another high-scoring game if the defense plays as poorly as it did last week.
The UGA defense is awful and there’s just no excuse for it. Soft Willie has got to go.
The D never stopped SC last week. SC stopped themselves. The D never had a clue.
hp
September 18th, 2009
9:53 am
GO TEXAS TECH!
MoDawg
September 18th, 2009
9:55 am
UGA’s defense plays better this week, 34-13 UGA
UT plays UF tougher than everybody thinks (for 2 quarters) but can’t generate any offense. 45-10 UF
No contest for ‘Bama, 49-12 ‘Bama
Auburn has found an offense and has always had a “D”, 38-23 Auburn
(And this wasn’t on the list, but I stil like it!)
GT offense spins it wheels and Miami dominates as Paul Johnson reverts to name-calling, 33-17 Miami
Go Dawgs!
shards1967
September 18th, 2009
9:55 am
Has the tech punt returner gotten all of his um , ah, you know, um “issues” settled with the APD now? How did he skip those ra-e charges? Reminds me of the Pizza joint incident back in the early 90s where the tech players ( 3 ) pummeled a small girl and The Tech Fund folks had to “settle” with her our of court.
Canes pistol whipped that poor itty bitty Pop Warner O. tech’s D. No where. Laughing stock CPJ is.
Looking forward to November in front of 48,000 fans all in red baby !!!
War Eagle Beagle
September 18th, 2009
10:02 am
Arkansas will beat GA 31-20.
DawginLex
September 18th, 2009
10:06 am
Tony, agree with all of your picks except for UGA. The game will not be low scoring. I have said 27-20 Dawgs but now I believe UGA will lose a shootout and the WM clock will tick louder than ever. 38-35 Hawgs
Hope I’m wrong. It will be a shame for Cox and company to roll up yards and points and lose.
Watch out for Nebraska. They could pull one there.
Gatorzone
September 18th, 2009
10:09 am
Layla Kiffin is the Best looking Gator EVER!!!
Also, where is ST. Simons and M today?
how2fish
September 18th, 2009
10:14 am
Hey I think the Canes just scored again!
David
September 18th, 2009
10:17 am
Enter your comments here
Mr College football I know you read this so don’t act like you don’t. Gee big shock you go with Ga. Could just one time you act like you are not a Ga homer? Actually with the cupcakes played last week you should have done better. Stop bragging about your picks, cupcake games don’t count.
Miles
September 18th, 2009
10:21 am
The Vols get crushed this weekend as do the Huskies…the Seminoles should beat BYU, i.e., too much speed…Georgia will have their hands full in Fayetteville…
GatorRashad
September 18th, 2009
10:21 am
Come on Mr Football……Florida will top 50 on those Vols…59-6
Also….and I know he is hurt now but why has Bama superstar WR Julio Jones gone without a touchdown in the last 11 games? what gives….in the eloquent words of Keyshawn Johnson…Give him the damn ball…Saban…
BAMA STAN
September 18th, 2009
10:23 am
12 NATIONAL TITLES – 21 SEC TITLES!!!
GT – tough game last night – looked out of sync. Miami really clicked and has depth in fantastic looking athletes – a very fast team.
Just a bad night for a team that looked tired and is banged up.
UGA – PIGS (who don’t care about their campus) vs HOGS!!! Just not sold on Willie Martinez defensive philosophy – let’s concede the field, the game clock, and keep them out of the endzone. 2009 appears to be the same typical Martinez defense – lot’s of penalities, no sacks, and giving up yards by the chunkage! UGA goes down in this one guys – will look like Tech – worn out and tired after two big time games.
UGA can win if:
- The GINGER ASSASSIN lites some fire underneath the OL and they can keep the ball away from Arkansas. Cox is a classic overachiever – hard not to root for this guy.
Hogs win this game by at least 10 – putting the icing with 4th quarter scores.
ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Cat
September 18th, 2009
10:24 am
Florida will win easily, BUT they will NOT cover the spread. Florida 35, Tennessee 17
G8R GRAD
September 18th, 2009
10:24 am
Atlanta Gator:
Sure it’s a software issue.
Or maybe, Alzheimer’s?
MoDawg
September 18th, 2009
10:29 am
Bama Stain….’nuff said.
Atlanta Gator
September 18th, 2009
10:34 am
G8R GRAD—-Trust me. It’s not Alzheimer’s or user error. I don’t understand it, but some days I cannot get the WordPress blog software to accept any of my posts that exceed a one or two-sentence paragraph. Like today, I will submit a numbered item post with short responses to each of Tony’s game predictions, but the post will never appear. If you resubmit the same post, you get a duplicate submission error message, which means the first post is in the system somewhere. It’s very weird. Even weirder, I could not get the software to accept my short comment on the South Carolina game, no matter how I rewrote or shortened it. After trying four or five times, I just gave up.
I have inquired of the AJC technical support feedback folks several times, and I have never received a response.
LOL
September 18th, 2009
10:36 am
GINGER ASSASSIN…….good stuff!
G8R GRAD
September 18th, 2009
10:37 am
Atlanta Gator:
They HAVE a tech support department?
Wait, what does “m” do for a living?
Auburn Pride
September 18th, 2009
10:41 am
Hey Bama Stan – enjoy your comments! Agree that the DAWGS are going down Saturday in Fayetteville. Petrino is a fantastic coach and will exploit UGA’s defense and come away with a victory.
I think GEORGIA is playing for a winning season this year – 7-5 at BEST – could go 6-6 or 5 -7. GEORGIA is in transition and the DC is mediocre.
DAWGS will get beat by ARK, LSU, FL and AUB. Potential losses against TN (after LSU game) and KY and GT will have their shots as well. This team just does not look good and lucky to escape SC. Should be 0-2.
WDE!!!
Got 12?
September 18th, 2009
10:44 am
Fearless Monday Prediction: AJC blogs fall eerily silent as Tech and Dawgs fans nurse wounds after losses.
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
Enter your comments here
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
BBR5
September 18th, 2009
2:41 pm
I agree with Bama 1!
Jumbeauxtiger
September 18th, 2009
2:43 pm
Nice post Charlotte Gator. Scott is a class guy and ultimate team player. He is always positive and strives to improve.
Keiland Williams looks better than ever and seems even quicker this year. He very well could be one of the top backs in the SEC.
We may be seeing a trend where a guy doesn’t have to put up gaudy stats or even start to make it in the NFL. Look at Matt Cassell. He was a backup at SC. Speaking of SC they have 6 tailbacks and even though they are sharing the load all easily could end up on NFL rosters. It is a pleassure to see true ‘team players’ rather than some of the primadonnas that are in the major pro leagues.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
Old Hillbilly
September 18th, 2009
2:45 pm
Well, maybe all of you know a lot more about college football than I do. What I do know is that WVU is 5-0 against the SEC in recent years, including that win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. I wouldn’t want to put any money on Auburn.
leland
September 18th, 2009
2:47 pm
Dear Mr. CFB – I am in love with Kim from Real Housewives of Atlanta. What are the odds she’d go out with me? Your pal, leland
G8R GRAD
September 18th, 2009
2:49 pm
Hey “General Neyland:”
I mean, “m,” it’s not nice to steal other people’s screen names.
Tide Rising
September 18th, 2009
2:51 pm
General,
Why so hard on Saban and Meyer? Seems uncharacteristically harsh for you.
As for Saban when he said ” I am not going to be the head coach at Alabama”. he made that statement because he refused to talk to Alabama and there was a month left in the pro season.He naturally assumed as most of us did that bama would move on and hire another coach and that is why he made the statement. He had no idea when he made that statement that Bama would simply wait till the end of the season to get him to talk to them.
Since when did it become so evil for someone to change their mind 40 days later? Saban left on good terms with Dolphins owner Wayne Hieuzenga, they remain friends to this day, and that is all that matters.
Saban because has always made it known he doesn’t like dealing with the media. and this was their chance to put a negative hatchet job against Saban. And a lot of can’t think for themselves sheep believe it. Saban should have learned the old axiom “Never tick off anybody that buys their ink by the barrel”.
Whopper Dawg
September 18th, 2009
2:52 pm
You are correct on the FLA game, TN gets the supreme beat down. You are wrong on the GA game, Bobo won’t commit to the run, he just can’t do it. Look at he Okie St game. First drive, we ran it down the field with only one pass to the ten. Then Mike “The Fade” Bobo, calls for the wildcat sweep for no gain, then two fades, the last one completed by luck for a TD. Pure luck, and by the way he used AJ, GA’s best player as a decoy on the last fade. He didn’t go back to the run the rest of the game. He and Willie are terrible. Our only chance as always is to out talent the Hawgs, as we will be at a coaching disadvantage.
hop
September 18th, 2009
2:54 pm
The dawg defense will be fine against the hogs, the problem is turnovers in the first two games that allowed touchdowns to be made off the turnovers or very poor field position with the defense having to play in very short field positons. dawgs need to play without any turnovers period!!
the dawgs defense will be more effective with a pass rush because of houston finally able to play and he is by far the best pass rusher on the team.
arkansas defense is awful and the dawgs will put 30 plus points on the hogs!
georgia 37 arkansas 21
BADMADLKIFFIN
September 18th, 2009
2:59 pm
Maybe the Early Bird gets the worm but the SECOND mouse gets the cheese . . . watch-it UT haters, your day of reckoning will come! Read these blogs next year!
Tide Rising
September 18th, 2009
3:00 pm
jumbeauxtiger,
I generally like your picks except that I think that not only does BYU beat FSU but they may just beat them by a good 10 pts or more. I also think VT beats Nebraska but I wouldn’t beat the farm on that one. I would also have to agree that Washington looks like one of if not the most improved team in the country. They used to be a national power so I’m hoping to see them rise back up and give USC a headache. I think it will indeed be closer than we think.
Nice writing on Charles Scott by Charlotte gator. I have noticed him several times being the peacemaker when opposing players wanted to scuffle. Looks like a good sportsman and competitor. Also very nimbled footed for such a big guy.
G8R GRAD
September 18th, 2009
3:04 pm
Tide Rising:
I suspect Gen. Neyland’s good name has been hijacked.
Try not to bite on whomever’s senseless vitriol.
BADMADLKIFFIN
September 18th, 2009
3:10 pm
Lane Kiffin is taking names Dawgie and Bama fans . . .
G8R GRAD
September 18th, 2009
3:16 pm
Coming to Atlanta with friends for an evening of drinking and debauchery.
Good luck to all teams this weekend.
And . . .
GO GATORS!
Fletch
September 18th, 2009
3:31 pm
Old Hillbilly, sorry but this is not your father’s (or cousin’s) WV team. They barely beat a TERRIBLE Au team last year.
gdawginkalamazoo
September 18th, 2009
3:32 pm
Tide Rising, you mentioned that Tech looked sluggish and slow last night. They have played 3 games in 21 days or three weeks which ever comes first. Also they do have eat all the free pizza/soda and hotdogs for every ticket that they do not sell (home or away) by the end of the third qtr. Those free giveaways they offer do come with a price i guess.
Charlotte Gator, yes that Scott kid is one hell of an RB or FB. Runs tough on every down. Like a Beanie Wells without the injuries.
Tide Rising
September 18th, 2009
3:38 pm
G8R GRAD, You’re probably right.
gdawgzoo,
Hell if that’s the case I would think all the sugar from the free soda and pizza would give someone a burst of energy to compete.
Seriously though I watch a lot of UGA and Tech football since they are the 2 local teams and I couldn’t help but notice both in the Clemson game and last night the Tech defense looked very tired and they looked tired well before the 4th qtr. I thought it was just me but the commentators were noticing it also. Tech games tend to be shorter because of all the time consuming running game offense so you would think they would be fresher but this was clearly not the case.
Jumbeauxtiger
September 18th, 2009
4:08 pm
TR,
I agree that BYU should win. I just have a feeling the ‘Noles may surprise them. They won’t unless they play decent on defense and win the turnover battle. They certainly can’t win a shout out with them. As you know there are usually upsets and I think this game may be one.
I think the Va Tech-Nebraska game is a tough one to call. I went back and forth on this one. I know the Hokies are tough at home but I just think the Huskers have a better offense.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
Chan gomer Gailey
September 18th, 2009
4:20 pm
Hey there is a new sheriff in town… his name is “ARE YOU THAT STUPID”
It is just the beginning of the meltdown.
icedawg
September 18th, 2009
4:30 pm
The Dawgs don’t seem to have improved on defense from the last couple of years and the offense has yet to really find itself. Functionally we have one receiver and who knows at running back. Arkansas can throw the ball, like South Carolina, so they should be able to move pretty much at will like South Carolina. The Dawgs will probably lose this one. The Auburn WV game should be a good one to watch. WV has a hard time getting any respect. TX should definitely get revenge on TT.
shane#1
September 18th, 2009
4:38 pm
1- I have not watched Arky play at all, I have no idea how this game will go. UGA should win if they can run the ball and Cox can play at the same level as he did last Saturday. 2- The Vols may make this game closer than everyone thinks IF they don’t make mistakes on offense and rely on their D. The Vols have to make it ugly! 3- Rest your guys Nick, you are gonna need’em. 4- Auburn in another shootout? Who’d-a-thunk-it! 5- FSU at BYU, I am going with the ‘Noles. BYU hasn’t made a believer out of me yet. 6- I don’t know about this one, how much did Clemson leave on the field at Tech? 7- I have to disagree with you here Tony. VT didn’t impress me at all against ‘Bama. The Hokies need to find some offense and find it now. 8- Texas should win this one, but then they should have won last year. TT will fill the air with footballs, how will Muschamps D respond? Has the Big Twelve changed their CG criteria? Texas was screwed last year! 9- Garcia has always had the tools to be a SEC QB. Can he be consistant? Should the {name redacted} develope a run defense and a running game the OBC will suprise some people this year. 10- USC’s THIRD string QB can hand off to a half dozen five star tail backs. Student body left and student body right anyone?
Gen Neyland
September 18th, 2009
4:51 pm
Be not fooled, my friends and foes. The post at 1404 (that’s 2:04PM) is but an evil taker of tags gone wild and has posted before using the same tag. Albeit, there is a subtle difference only Sam Spade could detect…So good job, G8R Grad
Sterling Smith
September 18th, 2009
4:52 pm
The reason GT’s D was gassed was the amount of time they were on the field chasing the Hurricanes down…. or trying to chase them down. They didn’t do a very good job of it. The O just didn’t want to stay on the field very much.
FRED
September 18th, 2009
4:52 pm
TONY, WHAT HAPPENS IF THE HOGS BEAT UGA? HOW DO WE EXPLAIN THAT.
shane#1
September 18th, 2009
5:15 pm
Gen, The subtle difference, you know that “Fat Phil” is actually spelled Phat Phil. Right? Now on a more serious note. Could Jim Tressel really be on the hot seat at tOSU? Have big money and the MYTHICAL National Championship Game become so important that there is no room for a Jim Tressel? Does running a clean program that graduates its players and wins it’s conference championship year in and year out not matter? What about playing in three BCSCGs and winning one? IMO, if all we are intrested in is championship games and big money then we need to concentrate on NFL football. College football that has no room for a Tressel or a JoePa or a Tubbs or a Mark Richt has no intrest for me.
Denver Dog
September 18th, 2009
5:18 pm
Dogs
Gators
Tigers
FSU
VA TECH
TEXAS
USC
Dogs will get a real test, again. We will see what they are made ove come Oct 29. They have a tough string yet to go, and the easiest game may have been last week. Coaching from the front is what it will take, and let’s see how they handle it.
Woody Hayes
September 18th, 2009
5:21 pm
Heck the fired me for swinging at a kid. Why would they fire him for winning games. Clean program, good kids, winning games. BCS games, Conference champions. Heck I think they should fire him and bring back Cooper. Maybe they will think about it after he leaves and goes to ND to replace Mr W.
shane#1
September 18th, 2009
5:48 pm
Woody, I thought Urban was going to South Bend. Damn!
BG
September 18th, 2009
6:46 pm
Tebow will be running for his life all day. Write it down!!
Buster Meeks
September 18th, 2009
7:11 pm
Florida is going to beat every SEC team by 4 or 5 touchdowns. Georgia may win by 2 or 3 points or may lose and nobody will be surprised. This is digusting. Is it the talent, coaching, or what. I can remember when any SEC team could win on a given day and nobody would be surprised.
Jeb
September 18th, 2009
8:03 pm
Dogs win with ease.
Vols stay within a TD and may possibly win.
Techie Since '59
September 18th, 2009
9:12 pm
Well, this team is a bit of a mystery. They haven’t played well at all since the UGA game last year. Sure, 16 of the 22 starters at he end of last year were freshmen and sophs, but a lot of the team playing this year are freshmen. A work in progress, I guess.
TrueCrimson
September 18th, 2009
9:40 pm
Maybe the Beez just felt satisfied after finally knocking off the Dawgs? Perhaps that explains why so many of last year’s starters aren’t starting this year?
DP Dawg
September 18th, 2009
9:47 pm
Enter your comments here Dawgs need good play from the DE’s and DT’s, hope Houston sends a spark. With decent play calling, Cox and King, (if he plays) should be enough to hold off the Sooui Pigs. I think Tony is right on this one, Dawgs close.
Oh Saint Simons (((33 – 17))) hahahahahahaha. Where are are you brotha
L'VilleDawg
September 18th, 2009
10:04 pm
Still need to send CWM & Bobo packing but in the meantime I think UGA stands a chance if enough balls bounce their way. It will be a close game and may go into OT. If that happens, kiss the Dawgs good-bye because of the coaching staff. UGA needs to rid itself of Martinez & Bobo; if they must be retained due to legal issues then just give them duties such as uniform cleaning, locker inspection, helmet polishing, etc. Having watched the Miami offense last night I could not help but wish that UGA had an OC who could mix up plays that well. It kept the defense on their heels. Bobo just doesn’t get it and he never will. It’s so obvious but he just doesn’t get it. Same with Willie – did he watch the GT game? I’m sure he did but he as well just doesn’t get it. I guess they will all get it when CMR is fired and the next coach fires Bobo and Martinez. That’s the way it goes – just ask Phat Phulmer about that.
Techie Since '59
September 18th, 2009
10:26 pm
True Crimson,
The starters are starting, but the freshmen are being counted on for depth. Talented, but not enough experience (and/or size).
Gen Neyland
September 18th, 2009
10:52 pm
shane #1 : Good to read you. Please don’t get caught mooning those hillbilly’s driving down the interstate to Florida this year. You are right regarding the game of college football. As THE top teams fight and politic to make it to the NCG, the rest become nothing more than stepping stones to the Gates of Glory. The coaches of apx 118 other teams want to get there but the real winning coaches are the ones that want to graduate their guys etc. A few golden years of youth spent on the college gridiron without the sheepskin is a waste of a good scholarship but may put your team in the BCSNCG and some will get a shot at the next level…Which brings me to this : Peyton Manning graduated after 3 years and came back for his senior year. How close did Staffford get to his degree before he went to the Promised Land..?
Darth Gator
September 18th, 2009
11:05 pm
It’s 11:05…Do you know where your Smokey is???
superdawg
September 18th, 2009
11:06 pm
Enter your comments
The score should have been 54-17. What a scum bag excuse for a football team. OH! Just a reminder st simons and GT SCUM!!!HAHA
Flo-Ri-Duh!
September 19th, 2009
12:38 am
Blowhard shut your face….. you don’t have an opinion worth giving.
TrueCrimson
September 19th, 2009
1:35 am
Looks like Boise State will go undefeated again. Wasn’t tonight’s game their ‘big game’ for the season?
Eric C.
September 19th, 2009
3:53 am
17-14? maybe at halftime
Paddy
September 19th, 2009
7:12 am
CMR will never lose to that coward down in Arkansas.
DP Dawg
September 19th, 2009
7:18 am
Gen Neyland
Still dreaming of the days with Peyton, huh? Get over it. TN is a top 20 to 15 program at best.
You won a fluke NC in ‘98. That’s over 10 years ago, let’s look ahead, please. No SEC championships since. You TN fans need to get a grip, your team is not that good.
You cried that the problem was Fulmer. He’s gone… You beat up on JC team in Western KY and Kiffin is the “man”. Then comes UCLA, a team you should have beat last year and this year, and the wheels come off. Didn’t look to much different from past to present either. Again, follow my thinking, if Crompton is the the best you have to put out there, are you guys really on the road to redemption? Please check with reality, you are a second or third rate program. If you somehow make it in the top 25 you should be happy. Please no more talk of the NC or Peyton they are long gone
Anonymous
September 19th, 2009
8:38 am
DP Dawg,
You apparently have no sense of irony . . . a Dawg fan ragging on Tennessee fans about Tennessee’s recent relevance and the Volunteers’ flukey ‘98 NC? How many NCs have the Dawgs played for in the last 20 years, how many have they won? What’s the head-to-head record of those two programs since the SEC started split into divisions in ‘92? How many SEC championships have the Vols won compared to the Dawgs?
If you don’t know, I’m sure someone will be happy to enlighten you.
Sad Dawg
September 19th, 2009
8:41 am
Dawg fans need to take a different approach to this team and understand that we are playing a LOT of true freshmen and red shirt freshmen this year that are playing college football for the first time. I agree with Richt when he stated that he is excited about the teams growth and development thus far AND the potential growth the rest of this season. These kids are playing some good football and may be playing great football soon. Don’t be so hard on these kids!
johnny reb
September 19th, 2009
8:59 am
Dawgs going down to Petrino or should we say “Coach Scumbag”! And take the Cornshuckers over VA Tech.
Crumpler
September 19th, 2009
9:59 am
Petrino is a sad sissy……
Southern Football Fan
September 19th, 2009
11:24 am
I think if would be fitting for this weekend to rename Florida Field the Little Big Horn and to rename Lame Kiffen to Custer, but Tennessee won’t last that long. I hope Florida shows the Vols no mercy and their program takes years to recover.
And Tennessee folks will come to realize why we call him Lame Kiffen. Anybody else notice his dear in the headlights eyes during and after the UCLA game? He won’t even be able to lie convincingly after the Gator get though with him.
Florida may lay 60+ points on the Vols.
shane#1
September 19th, 2009
1:30 pm
Gen, don’t worry about me mooning any hillbillies. The last think I want is a rear end loaded with birdshot. I honestly don’t know how many credits Stafford lacks, it shouldn’t be too many since the kid maintained a 3.0 or better for his three years at UGA. With a possible 43 million bucks in his future what difference does it make? It’s the 90% of D1 players that don’t make it to the NFL that we should be concerned about. Good luck to You and Your minions this afternoon Sir, I fear You may need some, or maybe a lot, of luck!
Gen Neyland
September 19th, 2009
1:53 pm
DP Dawg : You are the classic example of one that cannot comprehend a simple paragraph or form an intelligent thought beyond the ability of a 4th grader on the suject matter of anything football or related. A suggestion. Me and shane #1 had an A-B conversation going and you aren’t bright enough not to get in the middle on noneya business. Therefore, it becomes irrelevant to engage you in conversation any further.
Gen Neyland
September 19th, 2009
1:59 pm
shane #1 : Some said landing on the moon was impossible, fighting our way out of Bastogne could never happen, no way the Biscayne would ever become a discontinued car model or Michigan loses to APP ST…Long shots are the American way…Go Vols
Kevin
September 19th, 2009
2:15 pm
Lets see Ga will win over arkansas coach who left the falcons n said i quit n went to little rock be close 45-24 Ga wins….as for fla vs vols no contest 55-10 gators tebow 356 yards passin 104 rushin 4 tds in air 1 on ground the end n tebow wins a hiesman trophy again n Natl champs again…
shane#1
September 19th, 2009
2:31 pm
Gen, first the Olds, then the Pontiac, now the Biscayne? When will it stop? Thank God Packard is still around!
TrueCrimson
September 19th, 2009
3:09 pm
Gen Neyland,
It will be a story for the ages if it happens. I have friends and family in both TN & FL, so I don’t have a favorite in this game, but if the Vols win it, it will be the game of the year.
TrueCrimson
September 19th, 2009
3:20 pm
53 – 7
Star looked good with the 3rd string O-Line.
RTR!!!
TrueCrimson
September 19th, 2009
6:31 pm
Well…
I hate it for you guys who might’ve bet on the big Florida blowout. There are no ‘moral victories’ in football — but Tennessee shouldn’t be ashamed of this performance.
rico43
September 19th, 2009
7:06 pm
Turns out there’s more than one Kiffin in Knoxville, and at least one of them knows something about defense.
And Tony, too bad you didn’t completely follow your gut feeling about USC-Washington.
TrueCrimson
September 19th, 2009
7:10 pm
USC coaching staff decides that it is best to choke early.
Bonus Question: What do Lou Holtz and Mike Golic have in common with Georgia Tech fans this weekend?
Bonus Answer: Crow Casserole.
Gen Neyland
September 19th, 2009
7:31 pm
First : Barnhart blew this one. Pedal to the Metal my arse. Too bad, Tony. A 10 point spread beat your call of whatever your call was which was a blowout if I remember correctly. Hate to lose, but we played ‘em good at their house. This will bag a couple more recruits and hey, Tebow leaves after 2009 … See ya’ll on Monday. Congrats Gators…
Gen Neyland
September 19th, 2009
7:33 pm
…I’m hearing footsteps approaching.
TrueCrimson
September 19th, 2009
8:32 pm
It may very well be that the fumble on the pitch to the RB marked the exact moment at which Georgia began to lose this game.
Atlanta Gator
September 19th, 2009
8:50 pm
Congratulations, Gen Neyland. Your boys played the “mighty Gators” to a near standstill. If the Volunteers had an SEC-caliber passing game, they would have won today.
TrueCrimson
September 19th, 2009
9:23 pm
Looked like the Dawgs might panic, but good job hanging in there and coming back against the Hawgs.
shane#1
September 20th, 2009
1:50 am
General, very well played Sir! Your troops have again produced the blueprint for beating the Gators. One must do as Auburn and Ole Miss have done, make no mistakes on offense and play good defense. Let St Tebow make a mistake and you have a w!
Chris F
September 20th, 2009
5:59 am
I was disappointed by Florida’s performance, there is no reason for a team with that much talent to play so poorly. Even Tebow sucked. UT has good defense but this game shouldn’t have been that close.
Very happy that USCw got knocked the f*** out. Was also pulling for Texas Tech.
I am not trying to be a homer but Bama may very well be the best team in the country. McElroy is awesome! Ingram and Richardson dominating! I am trying to resist speaking too soon but Florida better look out. Bama is well rounded and strong on both sides of the ball. Very hard to defend 4-5 receivers and 3-4 backs at one time.
Top 10 will probably look like this.
1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Alabama
4. Ole Miss
5. Penn State
6. California
7. LSU
8. Boise State
9. Ohio State
10. Oklahoma
TrueCrimson
September 20th, 2009
8:46 am
With week 3 in the books, I am standing by my earlier prediction that the SEC, top to bottom, is not only improved, but is VERY good this year. That would portend major upsets as the season plays out. I just hope that the Tide can avoid being the victim of one of these upsets.
Arkansas offense is impressive. They will test the Tide secondary next week. Kentucky played well. They came closer than anyone in the SEC (besides Florida) to beating Bama last year. Auburn weathered the storm to prove that they are back in contention. Toomer’s Drug can go ahead and place that TP order now.
Georgia… an SEC win is a win — celebrate it! Tennessee shocked many by hanging tough against Superman and Company. All in all, pretty impressive display of quality football in the SEC this weekend.
OOC: Seminoles have their way with the Mormon Cougars. Tony, your ‘airplane ride’ handicap theory doesn’t pan out. These kids nowadays LOVE to fly the friendly skies. VA Tech keeps finding ways to play over their heads against superior competition.
Y’all please pick up your litter on your way out and we’ll see you all next week!
RTR!!!
ORANGESWARM
September 20th, 2009
11:34 am
Did you ever drink the GATORade (48-9)???? Swallow some of the orange flavor and like it. We lost the game but the war is on 23-13 final and Tebow and Urbie had all they could handle and was glad to take a knee to kill the clock. Watch how you pick the UT games from now on–it’s going to be a lot different than Fulmeritis. This staff knows how to coach and RECRUIT!
Lord of The Lizards
September 20th, 2009
1:59 pm
Look back on page 1 and you will see that I predicted a 10 point UF win. Both Tebow and Berry played like warriors, each refusing to back down in a very physical game. And as far as providing the “blueprint” on beating the Gators, didn’t everybody say that about Ole Miss last year? How’d that work out?? I think this is actually good for the Gators, as now they can put down all those press clippings and just play ball.
Volman
September 20th, 2009
2:58 pm
TONY BARNHART I HOPE YOU EAT CROW ABOUT THE TENNESSEE/FLORIDA SCORE, YOU IDIOT.
Lord of The Lizards
September 20th, 2009
5:05 pm
And by the way. how do you provide a blueprint for beating someone when you lost the game?? I’m not upset at all that the 5TH IN A ROW over the Vols was a struggle….I’ll take 5 more like that RIGHT NOW.
Da dawg pound
September 20th, 2009
7:28 pm
Lord of the Lizards,
I wouldn’t call it a blueprint for beating the gators but the fact of the matter is that the Vols outphysicaled Florida at the point of attack on both sides of the ball. They constantly gashed the interior Florida D between the tackles with power football. On the opposite side Florida was able to get good yardage running the ball on the edge sometimes but they could not run effectively against the interior of the Vol defense. They pushed you guys around a lot and the only time you stopped their power running was when you put 8 guys in the box. UT has virtually no vertical passing game and that is why you won.
We have a better O-line than UT and a much stouter interior D with Owens and Weston than UT and better overall depth and talent. If UT manhandled you then we would have done the same. The difference is that we have a vertical passing game as evidenced in the Ark game. Our pass D needs a lot of shoring up but Tebow isn’t exactly a pro style qb now is he? Ryan Mallet is leading the nation in passing efficiency and will be a surefire pro qb. Tebow is not pro material and just can’t make the same throws that Mallet made against us and Arky is better than you think, at least offensively anyway. My money say that they give the bammers a tough time next week also.
Seems like your guys got a little soft, a little complacent during the offseason with Brandon Spikes coming into the season 10 lbs overweight as an example.
Before you annoint yourselves another title you better think about the way UT pushed you around with no passing game. Even if you get by us and win the east you got problems. The bammers are looking powerful with both their D, their qb, and their O-line which was supposed to be their weakness. If you had played them yesterday instead of UT they would ground you into hamburger and beat the living hell out of you. You know it, da dawg pound here knows it, and unfortunately for you the bammers probably now know it.
This one game against the vols proves you aint all that even if you did win. We’ve taken note of this and so has the rest of the conference.
Mikey
September 20th, 2009
8:21 pm
Back on page one I called my shot with USCw losing to Washington.
I also made big money on the FL-TENN game as the 30 point spread was way too much considering what we saw out of the Gators was against JV teams prior to Saturday.
My Dawgs need some pass D – cannot have these shootouts every week…
BTW, anyone still think Cox can’t throw the deep ball? Anyone? Anyone?
Bueller ? ……crickets……..
Eric C.
September 20th, 2009
8:25 pm
Perspective from a Dawg fan…after reading the article about the Gators flu scare, I’m thinking Meyer is a moron. How do you let Demps play with a 101 fever and let him freaking infect the rest of the team? I’m sure it was interesting in the huddle…did Demps have a mask on? Sneeze, cough, vomit…oops, sorry guys. Oh, darn Tim, I hope you didn’t just drink from my cup! He played like &*&% as it was and didn’t help the team…what a freaking stupid move!!!
Perspective
September 20th, 2009
9:16 pm
Mikey,
What do you want? A freaking pat on the back? Aint you jes the bright one know it all. I think your bs myself. Joe Cox also threw against the statistically worst defense in the sec last year and one of the worst in the country, especially against the pass. What you got to say? Crickets. Chirp Chirp
TrueCrimson
September 20th, 2009
10:26 pm
Lord of The Lizards 5:05 pm
I’m not upset at all that the 5TH IN A ROW over the Vols was a struggle….I’ll take 5 more like that RIGHT NOW.
LoL,
Back in 1966 (AKA shoulda been NC-9), Bama defeated Tennessee by a score of 11-10. In 1990 the score was 9-6. There have been some close scores in the series and several ties. The first game in the series ended in a 6-6 tie. A win is a win. Some of those close wins were the best ones.
Hm. Found a wiki link on the 1966 season — brings back some memories.
The 1966 college football season was marked by controversy as the year of “The Tie”, a November 19 game between the two top-ranked teams, Michigan State and Notre Dame. Neither team participated in a post-season bowl game. At the same time, 1966 was the first year that the professional football season would end with a Super Bowl. During the 20th Century, the NCAA had no playoff for the college football teams that would later be described as “Division I-A”. The NCAA Football Guide, however, did note an “unofficial national champion” based on the top ranked teams in the “wire service” (AP and UPI) polls.
The “writers’ poll” by Associated Press (AP) was the most popular, followed by the “coaches’ poll” by United Press International) (UPI). In 1966, both services issued their final polls at the close of the regular season, but before teams competed in bowl games. The Associated Press presented the “AP Trophy” to the winner.
The AP poll in 1966 consisted of the votes of as many as 63 sportswriters, though not all of them voted in every poll. Those who cast votes would give their opinion of the ten best teams. Under a point system of 10 points for first place, 9 for second, etc., the “overall” ranking was determined. In the preseason poll for 1966, Alabama was slightly ahead of Michigan State in first place votes (15 vs. 12) and points.
The American Broadcasting Company began showing College football on television in color this season. By the NCAA rules, only 8 national and 5 regional telecasts were allowed during the season.
1966 College Football Season
Total # of Teams: 120
Preseason AP #1: Alabama
Number of Bowls: 9
Champions: Michigan State & Notre Dame(split title)
Heisman: Steve Spurrier, Florida QB
Jeff
September 21st, 2009
6:44 am
(((((((((((LMAO TECH OUT of POLL))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Saint Simon
September 21st, 2009
6:45 am
Call me an idiot but can someone help me find my beloved team in the Top 25- I know they were there just last week but now I cant find them
AU
September 22nd, 2009
1:08 pm
TrueCrimson,
Should have been 9 in 1966 huh? I’m thinking more like #2. I guess using the Bamer logic, they should have given it to you guys again. Wasn’t the “little sister’s of the poor” poll available that year to claim? Here’s a list of 1965 and prior 8 “championships”…
1925 National Championship- Alabama claims they share this one with Dartmouth. Who awarded the NC? Houlgate and Helms. Houlgate started his system in 1927. So Bama won their 1925 NC using a formula that didn’t exist until 1927? Helms Athletic Foundation started in 1941. Another incredible retroactive NC.
The Associated Press Poll has been active since 1936. The AP took their final poll prior to bowl games from 1936 – 1964 and in 1966 and 1967. They took their final poll after the bowl games in 1965 and from 1968 – Current.
1926 National Championship- Alabama claims they share this one with 3 other teams with equal or better records! Once again it is the Helms Athletic Foundation in 1941 that awards it!
1930 National Championship- The Davis poll says that Bama tied Notre Dame for NC this year. This was the only one to award it to Bama. Notre Dame was named NC in 6 polls! Parke Davis is another retroactive system! He (an individual, not an organization) did his in 1933!
1934 National Championship- Alabama says they share this with two other teams. The awarders are Dunkel, Williamson, and Football Thesaurus. Dunkel was an individual who came up with his own system. Williamson was a geologist who came up with his own system. Football Thesaurus first appeared in 1946!
1941 National Championship- This is a complete joke. The AP ranked Alabama 20th in the nation with 14 teams with better records in the top 20. Once again it is the Football Thesaurus that retroactively awards it. Alabama finished 3rd in the SEC that year. Mississippi State won the SEC title..yet Bama claims a National title!
1961 National Championship- Finally a legitimate NC. .
1964 National Championship- While the AP did award the NC to Bama (10-1-0), Arkansas had the better record, 11-0. Alabama played Texas in their bowl and LOST. The AP final poll was before the bowl.
1965 National Championship- The AP gave this to Bama. That year there were three teams with better records than Bama. Bama 9-1-1, Michigan St 10-1-0, Arkansas 10-1-0, Nebraska 10-1-0.
Samoys
October 3rd, 2009
9:16 am
lot about you
Roberto
October 4th, 2009
4:11 am
cool blog