These Dogs are tired of talking about the 2008 Dogs
Mark Fox's team is looking for tournament upset No. 2.
NASHVILLE — When a school does something as improbable as what Georgia did two years ago in the SEC tournament, it’s a given that almost every Bulldogs team that follows is going to be asked about it at some point.
So can you guess what subject Georgia players would rather not talk about any more?
The Dogs, hoping to replicate the miracle conference title run in 2008 — oops, there I go again — upset Arkansas in their opening game late Thursday night. Tonight, they play Vanderbilt, which is headed to the NCAA tournament. Win again and maybe these Dogs can create their own identity.
“As a team we really never thought about [2008] because we’re not that team,” forward Trey Thompkins said. “That’s just the truth. They were a different group of guys. We want people to talk about us the way they talked about that team.”
Winning three more games — over potential opponents and NCAA tournament teams Vanderbilt, Florida and Kentucky — remains a long shot. But the 2010 Georgia team and the ‘08 team have at least one thing in common: Mental toughness. This squad doesn’t seem to care about seeding or expectations.
“We’re not worried about seeding because we know how strong we are and how we’re going to fight,” Thompkins said. “I guess it’s good that other teams know we’re going to fight, too, because they’re going to give us their best punch and that’s what we want.”
So what are your thoughts on tonight? Does Georgia win and move on to Saturday, or does it end here?
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Previous posts
♦ Georgia drills Arkansas — and could it happen again?
♦ We’re live from Nashville: Is it miracle time for Georgia?
♦ The T-shirt of the decade (whether you love or hate Kentucky)
♦ Trey Thompkins will be an early NBA draft pick (but likely in 2011)
♦ Bruce Pearl heaps praise on Dogs, Fox (and then quickly stops)
♦ About Arkansas, and did Calipari get jobbed for SEC coach of the year?
♦ How big a threat is Georgia in this tournament?
♦ FLASHBACK: Georgia upsets Tennessee
♦ FLASHBACK: Mark Fox’s early reality check as coach
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Clay
March 12th, 2010
1:31 pm
Go Dawgs!
Buzz Killer
March 12th, 2010
1:32 pm
First
Buzz Killer
March 12th, 2010
1:32 pm
Crap
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
1:32 pm
Fourth. … Dang!
Palm City Dawg
March 12th, 2010
1:51 pm
5th
Ocilla Dawg
March 12th, 2010
1:52 pm
Where can I get a bracket?
Bobby
March 12th, 2010
1:52 pm
Jeff,
I think they win tonight and move on and have a reall good shot to get to the championship game. What are your thoughts? Do you think they have a chance?
Geoff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
1:53 pm
Fifth!
Ocilla Dawg
March 12th, 2010
1:54 pm
Who do we play if we win tonight?
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
March 12th, 2010
1:56 pm
I am afraid it will end here , if they are lucky enough to win a few more I don’t see them getting past kentucky. whats the name of the other tourney that they might get to play in not the NIT but there is another one ?
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
March 12th, 2010
1:57 pm
Ocilla Dawg its a dang small world , in the woods of ambrose my-self.
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
1:57 pm
Bobby — Dogs are 1-1 vs. Vandy this year, and the loss came in overtime by 2 points in Nashville. They just seem to match up with the Commodores well. More on that in a blog later … Third-round game would be against Florida or Mississippi State, both beatable. Tonight’s game will be tougher. Vandy’s pretty good. I except tough, ugly, physical game.
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
1:58 pm
Ocilla — Winner of the Florida-Mississippi State game (which precedes Georgia-Vanderbilt).
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
1:59 pm
South Ga. Dawg — Kentucky? They’re losing to Alabama by 5 at halftime. It’s over! (Ok, maybe not.)
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
March 12th, 2010
2:01 pm
per Clark Griswald “this is crazy, this is crazy, this is crazy”- Dawgs in an upset!!!
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
March 12th, 2010
2:02 pm
thanks for the score update I will have to learn to triple task with , blogs ,scores, and work probably shouldn’t be in that order ( but it is friday)
jt
March 12th, 2010
2:04 pm
definitley have a chance tonight, and UK is down 5 at the half. the chances of them staying down aren’t great, but who knows. this is a dangerous UGA team. if they don’t turn the ball over and if key guys(thompkins and leslie) stay out of foul trouble then they can win tonight. contain beal, and don’t let jenkins get hot ftom the outside and they can win.
GO DAWGS!!!
Stockdog
March 12th, 2010
2:06 pm
17th, Yeah! I kicked a home run. Win or lose, this team is better and a lot more fun to watch than any of Dennis Felton’s squads. GO DAWGS.
papadawg
March 12th, 2010
2:11 pm
Regardless of what happens this year with Coach Fox aboard it looks like he’s laid a good foundation for the future.
Dawg 3/20
March 12th, 2010
2:15 pm
I liked these 2008 Dawgs, they were unstoppable!
http://www.dawgfan.com/df/assets/si_cover_medium.gif
killerJ
March 12th, 2010
2:24 pm
who cares?wait until you get the buget cuts and see if you care about sports programs,you wont be able to afford tuition.
Jeff Rocks!!
March 12th, 2010
2:35 pm
Nice article, Jeff! I miss the Dracula doll though – is he just your assistant during football season? Does the state budget determine when he is available to you? Is he laid off and living under a 285 bridge somewhere? If so, please let us know that he’s okay and will be back for the pigskin season. Thanks!!
Reality Check
March 12th, 2010
2:36 pm
Yes “Dawg 3/20″- UNSTOPPABLE…until they got to the real tournament.
Just like football, you guys can’t see beyond your SEC noses to the national picture.
timthebrave
March 12th, 2010
2:40 pm
I heard there were thunderstorms and tornado warnings in Nashville. I hope lightning strikes twice but I wouldn’t bet the farm on it
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
2:40 pm
Papadawg — I considered any win in Nashville a bonus.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
March 12th, 2010
2:42 pm
Jeff Rocks- the Count makes a regular appearance every Tuesday with his top 10…always a good read!! Last i checked, he was hanging out at the Masquerade off North Ave.
PMC
March 12th, 2010
2:42 pm
yeah Amen, the Dennis Felton era is over in the past and hopefully not mentioned again after this year. Very depressing period for UGA basketball.
Anyone got an update on the UK vs Bama game?
March 12th, 2010
2:48 pm
Thanks!
chemdawg
March 12th, 2010
2:48 pm
The Dennis Felton era was a necessary segue from the Harrick era. Felton did exactly what was asked of him.
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
2:48 pm
Jeff Rocks!! Thanks. The Count appears only on Tuesdays, and even then only when his red blood cell count is high enough. If you would like to get your fill of that adorable little Dracula, here’s a link to the The Count’s archives (cue chilling Vincent Price laugh):
http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/category/the-tuesday-countdown/
Sundiata Gaines
March 12th, 2010
2:49 pm
We should have swept Vandy this year. We take it tonight.
Ballliiiiinnnnnnnn!
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
2:49 pm
Me neither … Updated scored: Kentucky 57, Alabama 51 with 7:26 left.
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
2:50 pm
Dr. Kenneth — You’ve discovered The Count’s hideout. But yes, it’s true. Easy to blend at The Masquerade.
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
March 12th, 2010
2:56 pm
alabama has KY right where they want them . You think?
Ryno In Athens
March 12th, 2010
2:59 pm
Jeff, is it just a sea of blue in the stadium right now? They showed the crowd and it looked like Rupp.
Also—How was the Georgia fans last night? Looked like a few were there!
BigBlue
March 12th, 2010
2:59 pm
UGA’s upset SEC tourney win two years ago wasn’t a fluke. It is because the SEC generally only has two to three quality teams. Thus, weak teams like UGA generally is only needs to pull one upset (two at the most) to win the tournament. As a Kentucky fan that travels everywhere….I have the most respect for the ACC tournament. Year in and Year out the ACC generally has six or more quality teams making it nearly impossible for a underachieving team to win there tournament. Has a bad ACC team ever won that tournament??? Indeed, I don’t think I have ever read an article that even gave teams at the bottom of the ACC any chance at all. But the AJC has had at least three articles just this week on whether UGA’s team could make another run in the SEC Tourney….
There is Only ONE team in there way with the depth of talent to prove they want…Go WildCats! Of course you could also argue our youth makes it likelier to happen it still Will NOT.
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
3:02 pm
Ryno — yes on the sea of blue. … I’d estimate about 500 Georgia fans in building but school says it sold 1,000 tickets.
Bob Didier caught here
March 12th, 2010
3:03 pm
Jeff-IF and I SAY IF the Bullpuppies can get by Vandy and then get by MSU/UF winner and then lose in the championship game can they possible still get an NCAA seed? Just askin’…….
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
March 12th, 2010
3:04 pm
will there be a live from blog tonight as the dawgs battle for their tourney life ?
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
3:10 pm
Ashley Judd is in the house and happy … Kentucky’s going to survive a scare and beat Bammy (71-65 with 33 seconds left).
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
March 12th, 2010
3:15 pm
interview Ashley Judd !
UR Nuts
March 12th, 2010
3:17 pm
Ah…I see the ridiculous expectations for UGA football fans carries over into basketball as well. UGA is going to get SMASHED by a much, much better Vanderbilt team tonight. They’re better in every facet of the game, including coaching. This will be a good exhibition for the Dores before they begin their conquest in the tournament that really matters.
UR Nuts
March 12th, 2010
3:19 pm
Ah…I see the ridiculous expectations for UGA football fans carries over into B-Ball as well. UGA is going to get smashed by a much, much better Vanderbilt team tonight. Vandy’s better in every facet of the game – including coaching. This will be a nice exhibition for the Commodores before they start a deep run in the tournament that actually matters!
Silly UGA fans...
March 12th, 2010
3:20 pm
Ah…I see the ridiculous expectations for UGA football fans carries over into B-Ball as well. UGA is going to get destroyed by a much, much better Vanderbilt team tonight. Vandy’s better in every facet of the game – including coaching. This will be a nice exhibition for the Commodores before they start a deep run in the tournament that actually matters!
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
3:22 pm
Kentucky won 73-67 but was 1 for 13 from 3-point range and outrebounded 45-33.
oldfart
March 12th, 2010
3:22 pm
Pictures please.
Caz53
March 12th, 2010
3:22 pm
Dawgs got a shot because other than Kentucky, there isn’t a team that is head and shoulders above them in the league. Noboody wants to play against Thompkins, who plays a little like the Big Fundamental himself, Tim Duncan. Travis Leslie is a hilight waiting too happen. If this team had a point guard, they’d have one several more games this year. It’s literally scary to see the way the backcourt handles the ball. When they complete a pass, you can visibly see the relief on Mark Fox’s face. Fox will win at UGA because he can be successful with B players which is all UGA will get until they start winning consistently
Getting ready for the Lamecocks!
March 12th, 2010
3:23 pm
Steve Garcia must be up here in Nashville because someone keyed my car then stole my hubcaps.
Getting ready for the Lamecocks!
March 12th, 2010
3:24 pm
Steve Garcia must be up in Nashville because someone keyed my car and stole my hubcaps.
HEY UGA fans!
March 12th, 2010
3:25 pm
Attention UGA fans: Your basketball team is terrible and will get destoyed tonight. Your football program hasn’t won a title since 1980. Your expectations are ridiculous. Vandy wins in a laugher tonight.
Ace
March 12th, 2010
3:26 pm
Girls BB?
VU wins!
March 12th, 2010
3:28 pm
Jeff – what’s the Vandy crowd estimated to be tonight?
BBall fan
March 12th, 2010
3:29 pm
Jeff – the headline to one of your ‘previous posts’ links above reads ** Georgia drills Kentucky — and could it happen again?**. Hope it happens during the tournament, but just thought I’d point it out since so far the drilling had only been done to Arkansas. Thanks for all the good posts…looking forward to the rest of the weekend.
Bendaddy
March 12th, 2010
3:35 pm
I think BigBlue operates under the delusion that anyone outside of the bluegrass state gives two craps about their basketball team.
Maybe Kentucky SHOULD join the ACC.
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
3:41 pm
South Ga Dawg — Sorry, didn’t have my camera so I missed the lovely Miss Judd.
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
3:42 pm
VU wins! — Good question. There weren’t many Vandy fans here last night.
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
3:42 pm
BBall Fan — That link has been fixed. Thanks.
VU wins!
March 12th, 2010
3:54 pm
Hey Caz53 – Think you’re overestimating just how “head and shoulders” above everyone your Cats are. Did you see the South Carolina game? How about the Vandy game in Nashville? Tennesse game? Florida played you guys tough last weekend…Vandy is a very good team, as is Tennessee. Don’t kid yourself.
Caz53
March 12th, 2010
4:22 pm
VU wins- uh…re-read my post. I’m actually just a non-lunatic fringe Dawg fan, and graduate to boot (insert spelling jokes here….). I actually loathe Big Blue and their fans, but I do think it’s funny you don’t think KU is in their own class. I’m hoping someone knocks them off, because I don’t think UGA has the firepower to beat them. Ya’ll? I think we can handle. Not promising a win tonite, but strange things happen in those late late games
VU wins!
March 12th, 2010
4:29 pm
Again, see the South Carolina, Vandy, Tennessee vs. UK games. Or the Stanford game. UK is good, but I don’t think anyone is “in their own class” this season. There are a bunch of really good teams, but no great ones. UK won the SEC by one game this season. That doesn’t scream of being in their own league. We’ll see if UGA can “handle” the Dores tonight. I highly doubt it.
Normal Dawg
March 12th, 2010
4:30 pm
UR Nuts- One thing we Dawgs are good at is not posting the same post three times. Thanks for your input. We may not have a national title but we’ve done quite well in football the last ten years. Elite, maybe not, but better than most.
The season ends tonight. This young team is much improved but I just don’t see them winning four straight.
"Chef" Tim Dix
March 12th, 2010
4:35 pm
I’ll settle for a Schultzy court-room-artist-scetch of the lovely former Miss Judd.
south
March 12th, 2010
4:38 pm
Win or lose I enjoy watching this team play. You can question their overall talent level for sure, but not their heart.
JUDD
March 12th, 2010
4:38 pm
She would be a lot more attractive if she didn’t express her opinion on politics. And if she wasn’t a UK fan…
Tailback U
March 12th, 2010
4:54 pm
Jeff
We got a puncher’s chance
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
4:57 pm
Chef Tim: I suspect this image link will suffice.
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/thetoydepartment/judd.jpg
Big Ol' Dawg
March 12th, 2010
5:19 pm
As Skip Carey always said, that’s why they play the games.
It’s an interesting scenario Jeff, and I know part of the purpose of these blogs is to generate conversation, but predictions about who’s going to win, that’s Vegas talk. Talk about how tough this team is, or how many games they had a chance to win, but didn’t or did. Let’s talk about the players specifically who are giving UGA a chance in these games. Or talk about weaknesses, the youth, the inability in some games to finish strong. And talk about the level of competition, how it looks this year as compared to last year or the ‘08 Dawgs. Maybe some quotes from the players from the ‘08 team. Are there any players still on UGA’s roster from that team? What does former UGA coach Felton think about this year’s team and their chances? How does Fox’s system differ from Felton’s and is that giving this year’s team a better chance? I’m just sayin’.
Gen Neyland
March 12th, 2010
5:53 pm
Ashley Judd just called to send me her congrats on Tennessee’s win over Ole MS. I told he we’ll chat tomorrow…
Bob Horner had no range at 3rd base
March 12th, 2010
5:58 pm
Good work Jeff……Ashley looks good in Kentucky blue…(I wish Bama taken them out today…oh well maybe Tennessee will tomorrow…)
Go Dawgs..!!!! if Leslie plays well we win tonight…he’s the X factor
http://hoopdawg.wordpress.com
March 12th, 2010
5:59 pm
Georgia matches up really good with this Vandy team, especially on the inside. Dawgs can definitely win this one – http://hoopdawg.wordpress.com
laxdawg
March 12th, 2010
6:16 pm
If the Commodores can get Travis Leslie and Trey Thompkins in foul trouble it may be a long night for the dawgs. Without Trey on the floor, the dawgs become one dimensional with Ricky’s three point shooting ability- almost all of the points Jeremy Price, Albert Jackson, and Chris Barnes get are because of a double team on Trey or a drive to the basket by Travis Leslie.
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March 12th, 2010
6:23 pm
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todd grantham
March 12th, 2010
6:25 pm
Jeff, what time is tipoff ?
thanks, todd
JimmyO
March 12th, 2010
6:33 pm
As a Tech fan, I say GO DAWGS !!. Good year and great hire in Coach Fox. Lets keep all the Tech sucks-Dawgs suck trash talk on the back burner at least until the fall. All these idiots with the 30-24
and the 45-42 posts this past year propebly never set foot in a classroom on either campus.
Jeff Schultz
March 12th, 2010
6:39 pm
Todd — 9:45 if it’s on time, and it won’t be, because it never is.
todd grantham
March 12th, 2010
6:51 pm
Thanks Jeffrey. Any game going on now?
todd grantham
March 12th, 2010
6:53 pm
Be positive: there’s always a first time for starting on time.
Bob Horner had no range at 3rd base
March 12th, 2010
7:00 pm
JimmyO…you’re gentleman and a scholar…nice post…I’m a dawg fan…so I can’t type GO Jackets…..
"Chef" Tim Dix
March 12th, 2010
7:06 pm
Jeff: Yaw-Freakin’-Zaa!
Coffee Bluff DAWG
March 12th, 2010
7:31 pm
The UGA game is on espn360.com.
Bob Horner had no range at 3rd base
March 12th, 2010
7:38 pm
Coffee Bluff DAWG …it’s also on channel 7…Comcast in my world…Peachtree TV
Coffee Bluff DAWG
March 12th, 2010
7:42 pm
Thanks Horner, Will check it out in Sav.
killerJ
March 12th, 2010
11:11 pm
I like how jeffro ignores taunts by fans and caters to pound puppies,out to sell a few papers eh jeffro?THWG!!!!
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Cody Black
April 1st, 2010
2:01 am
When I was doing my drills I found that most drill sets really don’t work too well. Seriously I wish there was just one program that would make me a better shot and faster too. I noticed a lot of improvement with this program though: http://bit.ly/auHJqz