Over/unders on wins: Falcons (10.5), Dogs (8), Jackets (6)
Will Mark Richt and Paul Johnson do better than oddsmakers project? (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
Matt Ryan has struggled to let go of two defeats in his career. Not surprisingly, both of those were playoff losses.
“The problem is you can’t go out and play the next week,” he said. “But you can’t let it leave you with a hangover forever.”
Not forever. Just until opening week the following season. Football season is nearing and it has been a while since all three major teams in the area were coming off such downers.
The Falcons, following a 13-3 regular season and a bye week, were hammered at home by Green Bay 48-21. Georgia, after the stench of a 6-6 regular season, did something even Bubba Joe Bulldog Boxer Shorts never could’ve envisioned, losing to Central Florida in the Liberty Bowl. Georgia Tech, in the year after an ACC championship, also tumbled to six wins and lost to Air Force in the Independence.
Caution tends to follow humiliation. While the Falcons may have put themselves in the Super Bowl hunt with the signing of Ray Edwards, their projected regular season win total this season is down, partly because of a tougher schedule but also because 13-win regular seasons generally are reserved for teams that don’t lose home playoff games by 27 points.
The over/unders are out for this season. According to the online sportsbook Bodog.com, whose lines generally equate to most in Las Vegas, the over/under on Falcons’ wins this season is 10.5. Georgia is at 8. Georgia Tech: at only 6.
Loading ... Loading ...These totals do not include playoff, bowl or conference championship games. So the projections basically have the Falcons going somewhere between 10-6 and 11-5, Georgia going 8-4 and Tech going on 6-6.
Personal view: The total for the Falcons is on target. Georgia and Tech both are slightly understated. The breakdown:
Loading ...♦ FALCONS (10.5): Go over (or under?): We’re going to find out pretty early about this team. In the first five weeks, the Falcons travel to Chicago, play host to Philadelphia, travel to Tampa Bay, travel to Seattle, then must come back home to play defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay on a Sunday night. If they can come out of that 4-1, most people would be ecstatic.
Here’s how I break it down. The Falcons will go 4-2 within the division (sweeping Carolina, splitting with New Orleans and Tampa). I’m giving them home wins over Tennessee and Jacksonville and road wins at Seattle, Detroit and Houston. That’s 9-2, leaving five difficult games: home against Philadelphia, Green Bay and Minnesota, and road at Chicago and at Indianapolis. With three of those games in the Georgia Dome, they’ll certainly go no worse than 2-3, which would leave them 11-5.
♦ GEORGIA (8): Go over ( I think). Once the Bulldogs get past Boise State and South Carolina, they fall into one of their easiest schedules in years. They avoid Alabama, LSU and Arkansas from the West. The rest of the schedule is stacked with easily winnable games (save maybe that one in Jacksonville): Coastal Carolina, at Mississippi, Mississippi State, at Tennessee, at Vanderbilt, Florida, New Mexico State, Auburn, Kentucky, at Georgia Tech.
I know. Last season, nobody would’ve expected such a complete program unraveling, an early season-smothering, four-game losing streak, and defeats to Mississippi State, Colorado and Central Florida. But where are the losses here? One or two early. Maybe Florida. Maybe Georgia Tech for rivalry sake. Auburn and Tennessee aren’t any good. Mississippi State is decent but it’s hard to imagine Georgia losing to them two years in a row (this time in Athens). I’m going 9-3. (My complete game-by-game Georgia breakdown will be coming in the AJC’s football section on Aug. 28.)
♦ GEORGIA TECH (6): Go over (I’m sure. I think). For every Georgia fan who wonders, “How do you lose to Colorado?” there’s a Tech fan asking, “How do you lose to Kansas?” The Jackets should — should — mow through the first three games (Western Carolina, at Middle Tennessee State, Kansas ). Florida State is not on the schedule but there’s a difficult stretch in the middle: at Miami, Clemson, Virginia Tech. But the rest of the ACC really isn’t that good. The Jackets also have 16 days between the Virginia Tech and Georgia games, with only Duke in the middle.
Tech has lost a lot of talent in the last two years but coach Paul Johnson seems to enjoy being around this team more and expects better leadership. I’m going 8-4 on the Jackets with four losses coming among six opponents: North Carolina State, Virginia, Miami, Clemson, Virginia Tech, Georgia.
See. That was easy. What could possibly go wrong?
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JYD
August 4th, 2011
12:06 pm
GATA
Peter
August 4th, 2011
12:13 pm
lol @ 10.5..
rduck
August 4th, 2011
12:16 pm
Falcons probably spot on. UGA comes down to ho they come out of the first 2 games. GT has an easy schedule early, but gets tough down the stretch. Hopefully this team will be hitting on all cylinders before that stretch of games. I’d say they get between 7-9 wins.
rduck
August 4th, 2011
12:17 pm
sorry, “how”
falconfan58
August 4th, 2011
12:21 pm
Schultz–take an extended vacation. Find a job in California. You are always so damn negative.
dkchap
August 4th, 2011
12:21 pm
Falcons 10-6; Dawgs 9-3; Tech 7-5. I’ll take that bet on both UGA and GT getting over 8 and 6.
now lookie here
August 4th, 2011
12:23 pm
look i understand everyone’s expecting a drop off in auburn this year but in college football you don’t go from hero to zero that soon. I’ve never heard someone call the defending national champion as “aren’t that good”
By no means am I an auburn homer, i was cheering for oregon in the natty, but robochiz will have them motivated with a chip on their shoulder on the plains.
homefield advantage truly isn’t huge for uga anymore. How many times has an opponent after a game said that sanford stadium was too loud? Heck, GT almost won there last year if that kicker could make an extra point. Kentucky the year before, Vandy a little while ago. Arkansas, the bama trouncing, on and on and on……home games doesn’t mean it’s any easier for uga-the drunken fan base is on their backs on any slip.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
August 4th, 2011
12:23 pm
The Tennessee game should worry everybody. I thought we had broken the curse of Knoxville when Richt first arrived but the last few year’s have shown me the curse is back.
That will be a very tough game for us and they have found a good QB
cowboyhippie
August 4th, 2011
12:24 pm
UGA will win the SEC east this year! GATA
tyler
August 4th, 2011
12:24 pm
Not to quibble but with the Falcons it would be somewhere between 10-6 and 11-5….I think that 8 may be dead on with UGA. I would be surprised if they beat AU, UT, and Miss State. There’s a loss in there somewhere. GT should win 7 games and the Falcons- well, I would be happy with 10-6….just make the playoffs. What’s your guess on the Braves, Jeff? I’m guessing over/under of 91. I’d would take the over.
HEYWARDS BOBBLEHEADS BREAK TOO
August 4th, 2011
12:26 pm
BREAKING NEWS: Chipper Jones dislocated his right pinky shutting the door on his pickup. No, not shutting the door, just looking at himself in the mirror and getting the chew off his lip.
oldbird
August 4th, 2011
12:27 pm
Jeff, are we playing a 15 or 17 game season? 10-5 or 11-6?
Jeremy Knipe
August 4th, 2011
12:28 pm
The Falcons success will be determined on how well Michael Turner performs….regardless of the receiving weapons. I think the defensive backs will look a lot better now that the defensive line is getting some help, and won’t have Jamaal Anderson up there anymore. I surely hope the tackling will be solid……. I also don’t think 10 wins will get us in the playoffs.
Red Stick (formerly Jumbeauxtiger)
August 4th, 2011
12:28 pm
Jeff,
I don’t see Auburn and Tennessee as “easily winnable games” as you say. Auburn will be better than many think and Georgia has not had much success in Knoxville lately. That said I do believe the Dawgs will be favored in both games.
Danny Sheridan’s over/under for UGA is 8.5.
I believe UGA goes 9-3.
Geaux Tigers
GO SEC
Jeremy Knipe
August 4th, 2011
12:29 pm
“So the projections basically have the Falcons going somewhere between 10-5 and 11-6″
I could live with 10-5 with a chance to win the last game. 11-6 if we get the first round boooot in the playoff.s
techfan
August 4th, 2011
12:30 pm
I have a hard time believing that GT can’t get over 6 wins. Last season was a complete train wreck and they still got 6 wins. UGA I pick to win 8, but I would probably take the over as well. As for the Falcons, that is a tricky one. I would bet the over on that also though.
East Repeat
August 4th, 2011
12:32 pm
Don’t you think sportswriters and fans in Auburn and Tenn are saying the same thing about UGA, “they aren’t very good this year”?
Charlotte Dog is right, Tenn QB is good.
Herschel Talker
August 4th, 2011
12:34 pm
Schultzie:
Falcons go over
Dawgs push (and Richt gets canned!!!)
Jackets push
HT
PMC
August 4th, 2011
12:35 pm
Too close to bet really. Georgia and Tech could both push though I’m inclined to take the over on both and the Falcons as well.
Falcons will either win 10 or 11. I think anyway.
The Walking Yech
August 4th, 2011
12:39 pm
Coons: over
Dawgs: 8-10
Nerds: 6 at the most. 5-7 is my prediction and nobody will lose their virginity again this year.
GTT
August 4th, 2011
12:40 pm
Bet the Falcons are more likely to be 11-5 or 10-6.
Red Stick (formerly Jumbeauxtiger)
August 4th, 2011
12:41 pm
USA Today Preseason poll released today:
1. Okla
2 Bama
3. Oregon
4. LSU
5. FSU
6. Stanford
7. Boise St
8. Okla St
9. Texas A&M
10. Wisconsin
12. S Carolina
14. Ark
19. Auburn
20. Miss St
22. Georgia
23. Florida
Dawglasville
August 4th, 2011
12:46 pm
I think it is spot on. I definitely think Tech will win more than six. I believe that the Dawgs will win 9 or more. I hope the Falcons survive this schedule and win 11 or more.
I agree with one of the earlier post that the Dawgs don’t really have anything special at home. We really haven’t shown anything special on the road lately either. The easier schedule has got to help.
JMar
August 4th, 2011
12:46 pm
If UGA’s were 8.5, I wouldn’t be making any bets. But the over, with 8 being a push, seems pretty good.
DC
August 4th, 2011
12:46 pm
yeah I’m a homer..but AU isn’t going to be an “easy win”…a lot of people are stating that AU is going to be better than projected..i agree..but that will rely on how well the QB position does…
UGA goes Over that number though..
The Walking Yech
August 4th, 2011
12:46 pm
I really think Nawlins will stink and not win more than 6 games. They’re getting old, fast. Injuries are a bugaboo with them also. Tech has very little talent and D1 coaches get a better understanding on PJ’s offense each year. I don’t think PJ will last much longer at the joke by the coke. The can’t recruit Georgia at all!
P. Bull Terrier
August 4th, 2011
12:46 pm
What ACC Championship are you talking about, Jeff? You mean the one Tech thought they won in 2009, until they had to give it back for being a bunch of stubborn fools? As far as I know, as it stands now there wasn’t an ACC Champion in 2009 so Tech’s fall from NOT winning the ACC Championship to a 6 win season the following year doesn’t look quite so bad.
The Walking Yech's Mother
August 4th, 2011
12:49 pm
Are you already home from work? Please cut the grass this afternoon. Also,,,change your bed sheets again. Love, mom
Ross
August 4th, 2011
12:51 pm
The Falcons do not have a tough schedule. I say 12-4. Their worst enemy is the 4 night games.
Bjohndawg
August 4th, 2011
12:51 pm
Dawgs 10-2 and east
tech. 9-3
falcons 12-4
Deep Ball
August 4th, 2011
12:51 pm
Dawns win 10 behind great defense. In CMR’s first 5 years UGA was 46-1 in games in which it scored 18+ points. In his second 5 UGA has lost 11 games in which it scored 18+ and 4 of those came last year in transition. The DC responsible for 4 of the last 5 isnt here anymore, and the other DC was trying to install a new system without the right players. The dawgs get back to Junkyard D with improved locker room, additional experience in the 3-4, and the right personal. Can’t wait!
dark void surrounded by a sphincter muscle
August 4th, 2011
12:52 pm
Red Stick (formerly Jumbeauxtiger)
August 4th, 2011
12:41 pm
*****************************************
Did you go to Tech?
Bill
August 4th, 2011
12:54 pm
Falcons schedule too tough.9-10 wins at the most.
Dr. Phil
August 4th, 2011
12:54 pm
Hello? Georgia has been on a down trajectory and had a losing season last year. Too many people are drinking Richt’s “Dream Team” kool aid. UGA will win no more than seven games. Richt will declare the season a success and give pay raises to his staff.
The Walking Yech
August 4th, 2011
12:54 pm
My mommas a zombie with a taste for Nerdy, Socially Awkward, Virgins. Better watch out, she loves to hang out at a good fish fry!
azdawg
August 4th, 2011
12:55 pm
Last season all the pundits and fans had UGA as one of the top teams in the SEC then it all fell apart losing 4 in a row. There’s no telling how they’ll do this season. Its all a big ? The outlook is promising but figure in player departures, injuries and lingering player issues w/ncaa, etc, the upside takes a big hit and doubt creeps in again w/visions of last seasons unbelieveable outcome.
So, all this guessing as how they’ll do in W’s and L’s will just have to play out on the field before we know if this seasons team is any better than others before it.
Joe Tess Fish House
August 4th, 2011
12:56 pm
Flacons barley win 4 games this year they waisted all there draft picks on thug from Bama so it will only get worst next year.
dark void surrounded by a sphincter muscle
August 4th, 2011
12:56 pm
1. Oklahoma
2. Alabama
3. Oregon
4. LSU
5. Florida State
6. Stanford
7. Boise State
8. Oklahoma State
9. Texas A&M
10. Wisconsin
11. Nebraska
12. South Carolina
13. Virginia Tech
14. Arkansas
15. TCU
16. Ohio State
17. Michigan State
18. Notre Dame
19. Auburn
20. Mississippi State
21. Missouri
22. Georgia
23. Florida
24. Texas
25. Penn State
Happy to help!
The Walking Yech
August 4th, 2011
12:57 pm
I’d love to see the Coons at 5-3 after their first 8. That is a brutal way to start.
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
12:59 pm
Tech will play with a chip on its shoulder and win at least 9.
I’ll take that bet.
Will top my stock market beatdown for sure.
dark void surrounded by a sphincter muscle
August 4th, 2011
1:00 pm
Georgia could win ONE game the entire season and I would be elated…………….
BEAT FLORIDA………………..for once
Sarcasm
August 4th, 2011
1:00 pm
You’re right now lookie here, they should play the UGA games at a high school. Go to a game before you type such drivel.
LESD
August 4th, 2011
1:01 pm
Jeff, you say that “For every Georgia fan who wonders, ‘How do you lose to Colorado?’ there’s a Tech fan asking, “How do you lose to Kansas?”
You seem to be assuming then that there are as many Tech fans as Georgia fans. And that’s makes me chuckle.
dark void surrounded by a sphincter muscle
August 4th, 2011
1:02 pm
Don’t feed the Trolls……………especially the fishy smellin’ ones………….lol…!! Oh, that’s his Momma…..roflmao!!!
wrecked
August 4th, 2011
1:02 pm
Falcons 11
Dawgs 9-10
Tech 6 may be a push, talent level has spiraled downward it could get ugly if they slip up and lose early.
Welcome to the Truth
August 4th, 2011
1:03 pm
@ The Walking Yech – sir, you are an idiot. When speaking an opinion at least establish it on some level of fact. Your rant is baseless, incoherent, and reinforces the above line “you are an idiot”. You add zero value add to this discussion. So again I say, sir, you are an idiot.
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
1:03 pm
Falcons are not going to the Superbowl, much less win it, so why buy tickets?
So why buy Tech tickets?
College ball you love regardless.
The pros you can do without, especially with Atlanta’s record of one championship.
U guys r hilarious!
August 4th, 2011
1:04 pm
The easiest bet is GT, OVER.
IF UGA starts 2-0 then theirs is easy too (too bad you can’t bet after 9/10). But since bowls games are not included it makes UGA a tougher call … I’m seeing 8-4 for the Dawgs, if they start 1-1. 9+ Ws if they start 2-0. And 8 Ws, at best, if they start 0-2.
11-5, 12-4, or better is easy to see for the Falcons knowing the personel they have. But going out and doing it week-to-week in the NFL is the wildcard. If I HAD to bet I’d go with the OVER.
Potter
August 4th, 2011
1:05 pm
Tech loses 10
And they will lie and cheat despite losing on the field.
Pathetic pieces of doo.
WEST GUY
August 4th, 2011
1:06 pm
MSU38 UGA 14 Book it,
gtfanfrom1951
August 4th, 2011
1:08 pm
Tech 10-2
Uga 8-4
Falcons 11-3
Tech loses to Va. tech and Miami
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
1:08 pm
@wrecked.
With the talent Georgia gets over the decades, just think what you could have done if a coach like Saban had been hired instead of Goff, Donnan or Richt.
Three or four MNCs?
Top five program?
Too bad.
Hope the NCAA has Some Lubricate Handy
August 4th, 2011
1:11 pm
Tech is going to shock everyone, win the ACC and CPJ is going to shove the trophy up the NCAA’s, uh, well, you get the picture. I hope CPJ sells tickets to the shoving event.
Really???
August 4th, 2011
1:13 pm
Joe Tess @ 12:56 -
You wrote “Flacons barley win 4 games this year they waisted all there draft picks on thug from Bama so it will only get worst next year.”
You should’ve written “The Falcons will barely win four games this year. They wasted all their draft picks on thug from ‘Bama, so it will only get worse next year.”
See what I did there?
Calvin Ogletree Simpkins
August 4th, 2011
1:13 pm
UGA t-shirts 1/2 price at Walmart today. They have really nice ones that are red with a black G on the chest but only in small. All UGA caps are regular price. Clearance prices on towels with misspelling “Buldog.” Time to stock up.
Let NONE in
August 4th, 2011
1:14 pm
Auburn won’t be as good because they had to cut payroll.
Really???
August 4th, 2011
1:14 pm
Sorry, I left out an “a” between “on” and “thug.” My apologies.
Not so fast my friends
August 4th, 2011
1:15 pm
Ole Miss, Miss St, UT are not going to be as “easy” as everyone thinks! The most underrated team in the SEC will the Bulldogs, just not the Bulldogs most people think. UGA fans, don’t be surprised if the Dawgs lose 2 of the 3 games: Miss, MSU, UT.
Red Stick (formerly Jumbeauxtiger)
August 4th, 2011
1:16 pm
@ark void surrounded by a sphincter muscle “Did you got to Tech? and…..Happy to help!”
Nope LSU grad and this season is my 30th as a season ticket holder with 27 of those years living in Georgia.
I simply listed the top 10 and the SEC schools who are ranked, just in case you couldn’t figure that out
Ted M
August 4th, 2011
1:17 pm
Who is gonna start at QB for tech?
WayxDog
August 4th, 2011
1:18 pm
Auburn is having salary cap diffuculties.
Danno
August 4th, 2011
1:21 pm
What a HOMER! I love it that you underestimate a Tennessee team this year. Different quarterback, and they finished their season with the same number of wins as Georgia after they changed QB’s.. I absolutely LOVE it when you guys underestimate the Vols. That is usually the games the Vols lay 50 on you. Remember the last time the Vols knocked you out of a title game and you had to settle for Hawaii? LOL. Keep talking about how the Vols arent any good Homer! We will se this year!
tony
August 4th, 2011
1:21 pm
AltamahaDawg, I think he should of hired a OC after the 2003 season because the playcalling was exceptionally bad. We have had the talent to win at least 2 NC but in my opinion the offense just don’t do enough against good teams.
From 2002 to 2011 Ga is rank #2 in recruiting behind USC Trojans. Mr.Richt and Pete Carroll were hired the same year(2001). Pete won 2 NC and 6 Conference Championships but Mark Richt only won 2 Conference Championships. Remember, these 2 coaches have been the #1 and #2 best recruiting programs from 2002-11.
Pete Carrol team ranking
DHD
August 4th, 2011
1:22 pm
Falcons 12, Dawgs 10, Jackets 8
30 That would be about the best it could be.
Joey
August 4th, 2011
1:22 pm
Falcons 10-6
Jackets 8-5
Dogs 8-5*
*If UGA somehow starts 2-0, I reserve the right to amend this prediction to 10-3.
Thank you.
jarvis
August 4th, 2011
1:23 pm
Am I the only one that is sick of the Johnson / Richt handshake picture?
T3
August 4th, 2011
1:24 pm
Here’s my 2011 forecast:
1. W: Western Carolina.
Why this game is important: All 3 GT QBs will get playing time.
GT will see begin to see a leader at QB emerge. GT Defense will be
play lights out for first-half then D subs will play.
2. W: MTSU:
Why this game is important. Again, more GT QB evaluation.
GT D will show that their for real in 2011.
3. W: Kansas: GT wins 49-0.
GT will finally settle on a starting QB.
GT D will shut out Kansas.
4. W: UNC.
GT really shows theyve got all the pieces working well.
GT wins a close one: 27-24
5. W: NCSTATE
GT D proves their strength.
GT wins another clsoe one: 33-23
6. W: Maryland
CPJ despises Edsell.
GT wins in a beatdown: 39-24
7. W: UVA
UVA coach London is till trying to rebuild UVA.
UVA lost more talent from 2010 than any other ACC team.
GT crushes UVA: 47-24
8. L: MIami
Miami has the biggest O & D lines in the ACC.
This will be a very tough game. GT loses 34-24
9: W: Clemson (Toss-Up)
Will GT be at full strength after very tough Miami game.
10. W: VT
GT gets 10 day layoff.
VT is once again highly over-rated.
GT in a BEATDOWN GT 49 VT:23.
11. W: Duke:
GT in another beatdown: GT:36 Duke:23
12: W: UGA
UGA cant stop GT’s run game.
GT’s D hits all cylinders.
GT blasts SEC East Champs UGA.
GT 42 UGA 24. GT
GT loses very close ACC-CG to FSU.
GT blasts USCe in Chik-Fil-A bowl: GT: 41 USCe: 24
jarvis
August 4th, 2011
1:25 pm
What’s the Vegas number of Shultz vs. Mrs. Grimes? I’ve got Grimes in the 8th.
GT Fan
August 4th, 2011
1:25 pm
Potter my friend,
If your life was on the line do really think you’d chose to die by predicting 10 Ls for GT? Yeah, didn’t think so.
Same goes for all the UGA fans voting GT on the Under in poll.
UGA 1999
August 4th, 2011
1:30 pm
Falcons will win more than 10.5. I say 12ish.
You are correct with Georgia winning 8.
You are correct with GT winning 5.
UGA 1999
August 4th, 2011
1:31 pm
T3….you really think GT is going to beat UGA this year? What makes you think that?
Hoops
August 4th, 2011
1:31 pm
Georgia at Tennessee. The Vols will lay the wood to Georgia!
Mississippi St. will also beat the Dawgs!
UGA 1999
August 4th, 2011
1:31 pm
Hoops there is NO way the Vols beat the dogs. NO way!
MSU will be a better game but they are not there yet either.
dtanner
August 4th, 2011
1:34 pm
FIRE MARK RICHT!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 4th, 2011
1:35 pm
UT has the weapons offensively for sure. The question will be can they stop anybody. Defensively they are in trouble, but with Rodgers,Hunter,Brey and the RB ( Is it Poole?) all returning they will put some points up. We should be nervous about that game for sure.
dbc
August 4th, 2011
1:39 pm
Wow. Huge news came out of Baton Rouge today, as Steve Kragthorpe has given up his role of offensive coordinator after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
The school released a quote from Kragthorpe where the coach says he hopes to remain quarterbacks coach for “the next 8 to 12 years,” but he will no longer be the play caller. Offensive line coach Greg Studrawa, who was offensive coordinator at Bowling Green after Urban Meyer left from 2003-06, will take over as coordinator and play caller. He has been LSU’s offensive line coach since the 2007 national championship season.
Obviously this is a big shock to the system of a team expected to contend for the West title and be among the nation’s five best teams. It’s far too early to say how this might affect the team, but obviously thoughts and prayers go out to Kragthorpe and his family as they begin dealing with this awful disease.
No sooner do we get really pumped about football season, and real life rears its ugly head. My thoughts and best wishes go out to all LSU fans. Some things are just more important than football.
Bodda Getta
August 4th, 2011
1:39 pm
Auburn (14), Jackets (11), Falcons (8), Dogs (5).
Red Stick (formerly Jumbeauxtiger)
August 4th, 2011
1:43 pm
Jeff,
I left off Miss St as a game that I don’t think is “easily winnable” as well. I don’t see how you can have Auburn, Tenn and Ms St grouped with the rest of those.
Dean Tate
August 4th, 2011
1:46 pm
UGA has major offensive line problems. No depth at all. If they avoid any injuries (doubtful), they may be OK. But a true freshman or two is going to have to step up and help or the offense could be in big trouble.
Stinger2
August 4th, 2011
1:46 pm
Falcons 9 or 10 wins
Dawgs 10 wins Lose only to SC, Fla.
Jackets 7 wins
The Walking Yech
August 4th, 2011
1:48 pm
Tech has a QB? I thought they just picked the fastest guy that likes to touch fat boys’ butts.
Stinger2
August 4th, 2011
1:48 pm
Jarvis: No you are not the only one tired of the CMR/Johnson picture.
Schultz: Can`t you find something else?
St. Richt
August 4th, 2011
1:49 pm
Over, under, over. He was over Under and Under was over Done.
Sopwith Camel
August 4th, 2011
1:49 pm
DBC, thanks for the news update (ahead of any AJC sports writers I might add).
The Walking Yech
August 4th, 2011
1:52 pm
Very true dbc. Prayers to the Olivadatti and Kragthorpe families as well.
You know I love all you Nerds! Prayers to you as well. Football is a game and there are much more important things in life to worry about. Just have fun and be blessed with what you do have.
Tucker
August 4th, 2011
1:53 pm
Georgia State 6.5
gdawginkalamazoo
August 4th, 2011
1:56 pm
tony, the standard for the National Championship this decade has been the crystal football, Pete has one of those. Richt has been close a couple of times in that same time period. I know that close doesn’t cut but it’s not like Richt has been out in left field either. Besides, why did Petey leave USC? Because Seattle offered him a spot? No. It was because the hammer was on its way down.
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
1:56 pm
Tech’s QB will be Tevin Washington.
I am going to leave the decision-making to the coaches.
With Tech’s system, it is great to have depth 3 or 4 deep.
Tevin played pretty good last year and the job is his.
If he plays better, he can really nail it down.
Nesbit was injured at times all three years, though 2009 he only lost a quarter in the Georgia game.
The backups will probably get a chance to prove they are better.
gt4ever
August 4th, 2011
1:57 pm
Here we go again……..T3 is drinking again……
reebok
August 4th, 2011
1:58 pm
I thiink the Birds win 9 and miss the playoffs by a game. Dogs win 9 or 10 and contend for the East spot in the SEC championship game. Tech wins 8, but losses to Miami, Clemson and VA Tech in a row leave us well out of contention in the ACC.
So glad college football is back!
BAMA Dude
August 4th, 2011
1:58 pm
Gimme over on the Falcons, even on the Dawgs and Wreck.
Columbus
August 4th, 2011
2:00 pm
Falcons 11-5 or 12-4. Depends on how fast Jones is a serious WR threat defenses have to cover and how soon a 3rd receiver steps up. With addition of Edwards the Falcons could go 14-2 but again it all depends on how fast the offense gets clicking. It took GB until late in the season last year so we will see.
Georgia. With SC at home UGA will be 9-3 at worst and VERY possibly 11-1. With their 2 MOST difficult games on paper at home 12-0 is also not out of the question but even if they win the 1st two, it will be hard for the young QB and running back to not have a good game or a turnover in a close game down the road so while not likely, this could be another 1980 and you know what, it’s about time! and there are several similiarities between 1979/1980 and 2010/2011.
Tech? Who knows. I say at least 7 games but the question is has other teams defenses adjusted to Tech’s option offense and if so what is Tech going to do to counter? Do they have the players to hang in there against the tougher opponents? I think Clemson is about to pull away the next few years in the ACC so Tech better be VERY good on D and at running the option. 7-9 wins is my thinking.
West guy. you mean UGA 38 MSU 14 right? Son you are not at home this year and the crowd will play a huge role. UGA is going to be much better at NOT turning the ball over and has a home run hitting RB who can also catch. They have a year of experience under the belt with the new pro defensive scheme. UGA is going to be better in every area, will control the clock more and be at home.
UGA 28 MSU 20. If fortunate enough to score that many on this D. The D played great last year in most games, it was the offense who had suspensions, turnovers and untimely penalties and could not run the ball. The special teams and turnovers led to many scores that were not the fault of the D. I expect the defense to be MUCH stingier this year so you might be scoring 10 or less. No team might score 20 except Boise. South Carolina will NOT score 20.
BAMA Dude
August 4th, 2011
2:03 pm
Columbus, you don’t have the offensive line to run the table in the SEC. Hell, for that matter, you don’t have the running backs or receivers either. UGA won’t be awful, but that 11-1 deal is a pipe dream. I honestly believe USCe is gonna have their way with you early and another couple will drop along the way.
Furman Bishop
August 4th, 2011
2:05 pm
8-4 sounds about right to me. Injuries will happen. Thin offensive line. Bobo still calling the plays. Boise State might be better then a lot of UGA fans give them credit for. Spurrier or Richt….who would you rather have as your coach? UGA could easily lose two from Ms. State,UT,FL (Richt vs. FL:2-8),Auburn who might not be as bad as Schultzie thinks. Yeh, 8-4 is about right. McGarity who has no more backbone or whatever then the Black dude he replaced will still keep Richt on if he goes 8-4. So the Richt fans need not worry. The rest of the UGA fans who yearn for a top-tier program will get screwed again. They should be used to it by now. Thus it is at UGA.
GStateBen
August 4th, 2011
2:07 pm
Basing your numbers on a site that will suspend your account if you win too much money. Not a good idea Jeff. You’re better than that.
Columbus
August 4th, 2011
2:07 pm
“*If UGA somehow starts 2-0, I reserve the right to amend this prediction to 10-3.”
If UGA wins the 2 hardest games on the schedule you will predict 10-3? Who will they lose to since they just beat the defending SEC East champs and a top 10 team in the nation? Maybe UF, UT or MSU? I know for a fact that UGA will not lose all 3 of these games. I dont think they will lose 2 of them. So that would be 11-1. Your thinking seems very illogical so what is it based on?
heartofdarkness
August 4th, 2011
2:08 pm
If there is a injury or reduction in efficiency in the backfield of any of these teams, would that move you from over to under? Seems like Tech is the least vulnerable among this group, UGA the most.
T3
August 4th, 2011
2:08 pm
UGA 1999
I am confident that GT Offense will be 1 TD better in 2011 than 2010.
I am also confident GT Defense will be 1 TD better in 2011 than 2010.
GT O will score 1 more TD per game.
GT D will allow 1 less TD per game.
In 2010, that alone would have added wins over Kansas, Clemson, VT and UGA.
Just Nesbitt staying healthy in 2010 would have added wins over VT and UGA.
2010 could be summed up with 2 keys: Turnovers and Special Teams.
Those 2 areas were the DECIDING factors in 5 of 7 GT losses in 2010.
Those 2 areas were the key factors in losses to: NCST, Clemson, Miami, VT, UGA.
However, Miami would still have been a very tough out,
even without 2 second-half TOs in the red zone.
Turnovers and Special Teams wont be problems in 2011.
reebok
August 4th, 2011
2:10 pm
perhaps T3 is drinking STILL…
Boise in ATL
August 4th, 2011
2:11 pm
As a causal observer – and huge college football fan:
UGA has so many changes going on and questions:
– RB situation
– O-Line situation
– WR’s transitions
Defense – new LB corp.
– second year in 3/4 when they STILL struggled toward end of season – how much improvement will UGA see?
– How will new DL perform?
– will new S&C program yield results?
– team psyche?
Just a HUGE amount going on – and opening with two tough opponents when UGA needs some time to jell into a team.
So – How does it break down?
WINS: Coastal Carolina, Ole Miss, Vandy, New Mexico State, GT
Losses: Boise, USCe, Florida
Swing games: Mississippi State, Tennessee and Auburn
This sure looks like 8-4 to me – could be 7-5 or 9-3.
UGA will need a few games for the offense to get it going and jell – will have to depend heavily on the defense early in the season.
Loss to Boise – too many changes and moving parts against a strong Boise team returning 14 starters. Boise will be in mid season form and will jump out early – UGA will make a game of it – but if the game is close in the 4Q – Boise will win this game. I could easily see Boise up 10- 0 or 14-0 very early in this game – similar to the VT game when Boise came out smoking hot – and pulled out the victory at the end of the game.
USCe – problem here is South Carolina NOW knows it can beat UGA. Confidence in close games used to be USCe downfall – now they know they can beat UGA, Spurrier knows he can beat UGA win – and that is huge. Confidence and will to win is HUGE in the 4Q – and Carolina NOW knows they can win the physcial games against the UGA’s and the Tennessee’s of the SEC.
Kind of a reversal – used to see how USCe would find ways to lose games – and now UGA is like to old South Carolina. This will be a very physcal game – and UGA had better hope the new found S&C will work for the defense in the 4Q and the O-Line will be able to run block – as last year – it was pretty pathetic.
Florida- Wow – what can you say – Florida was a mediocre team last year – and still was better than UGA. Problem here is Florida is more talented than UGA – and has more speed. Even though a new staff is in play – this game is late enough in the year that Florida will have it rolling by then.
Muschamp on Defense is huge. Weiss on offense – is huge (no jokes please). Say what you will about Weiss as HC at ND – but as an OC – the man is excellent.
Weiss vs Bobo?
Muschamp vs Grantham?
This will be a great game – but ALWAYS go with Florida in this game until UGA actually wins a few of these. Richt has a losing record against 3 Florida coaches – Spurrier, Zook and Meyer. Florida somehow wills themselves to win this game – even if UGA has a better team – they find ways to keep Florida in it.
Other concerns:
Auburn will fall off greatly – but the staff is good and they have excellent young talent – a dangerous team that should be playing bvery good football end of the year. If UGA struggles this year – this game is ripe for the upset. Which is the history of this game.
Tennessee – UGA should win – but again – strange things can happen in Knoxville. UGA should have won last visit to Knoxville – but got blown out by Kiffen and Company. Tennessee will be improved over last year – so will UGA. UGA seems to have one or two let down games a year that are hard to explain – and Tennessee could win this game.
Mississippi State – let’s face it – MSU out played, out fought, out coached UGA last year. As improved as MSU was last year – they were still the 5th place SEC West team last year. UGA should NEVER lose to the #5 SEC West team. This just shows how poor UGA was (along with losses to Colorado and UCF). UGA should win this game – but if the offense has not found itself by this game – look out for the upset. The defense better be ready.
That’s it – best of luck to UGA – and hope Georgia considers a trip to the SMURF TURF one year!
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
2:12 pm
@Reebok.
Tech fans should not concede the Miami game before it is played.
CPJ beat Dabo when in his first year and twice in his second year.
A new coach for both Miami and UNC makes both of those teams difficult to predict.
I would rather play against a new coach than one coming into his own.
A large number of Miami players may disagree with the firing of Shannon.
They could have a divided team.
Seen it before.
If not that, they’ll also be learning new systems.
Seniors may not be keen about that.
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
2:16 pm
I’d like to thank all Georgia and other fans for voting against Tech.
Put this poll up on the blackboard.
HAHA West Guy
August 4th, 2011
2:17 pm
Dont flatter yourself……UGA 34 Missy 13 Book it..
juice sourcer
August 4th, 2011
2:20 pm
Falcons could start 0-5. That’s a brutal schedule.
DawgMAN
August 4th, 2011
2:20 pm
Boise – last time broncos played the DAWGS – it was a very humbling for your team. Going by historic perspective – Boise is toast. Georgia is more athletic, bigger, faster, quicker than Boise. The DAWGS are not the HOKIES and come 4th quarter – this game will not be close. Big difference in programs and ability. Boise plays a very weak schedule – UGA plays the SEC. History is what it is – and will repeat. Go get a real field.
Gamecocks and Panthers
August 4th, 2011
2:21 pm
Gamecocks and Panthers fan here and I thought this was too easy. I voted over for all three of them. It should have been 11.5 for falcons 9.5 for UGA and 8.5 for GT. That would have been a little bit more difficult to decide on.
GT
August 4th, 2011
2:23 pm
Tech looses because they blow assignments, and don’t have the talent to made up for what they loss blowing the assignment. I do not understand why Georgia ever loses and the pros are impossible to predict.
UGA 1999
August 4th, 2011
2:25 pm
The Falcons will not go 0-5….yes the schedule is tough but not that bad.
ToccoaBird
August 4th, 2011
2:30 pm
So the Falcons have a tough schedule. That comes with winning in the NFL. Isn’t that what we have wanted for so many years? Go Falcons
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
2:31 pm
Surprise player of year for Georgia Tech: WR Chris Jackson.
Any player who leaves Bama for Tech is all right by me.
Vald Lee may be the most talented of Tech’s quarterbacks but he is going to need a year in the system.
Prove me wrong dude.
If Tevin plays well, it will be tough to dislodge him as starter.
Whopper Dawg
August 4th, 2011
2:32 pm
TN will be better than you think. If Miss St is better this year, and I think they will be, they will beat the Dawgs two years in a row.
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
2:35 pm
Falcons will finish their season with a road playoff loss to Green Bay or Philly.
Eagles defensive backfield is loaded.
Is ours?
No not by a long shot.
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
2:37 pm
Tony G deserves a long playoff run but I’ll believe it when it happens.
Why weren’t the Packers derailed by all their injuries including some in the Superbowl?
Someone knows talent better than TD.
T3
August 4th, 2011
2:37 pm
UGA 1999: Another key GT stat from 2010:
GT had MORE total yards and more rush yards against UGA
than against EVERY OTHER TEAM GT played in 2010, except UVA.
GT vs UVA:
GT-33 UVA-21
Rush Yds: 477
Total Yds: 536
GT vs UGA
GT-34 UGA-42
Rush Yds: 411
Total Yds: 512
(UGA’s last TD was a CPJ “gimme” that almost cost UGA the game)
So, if the 2010 GT-UGA game was 35-34 very near the end, then if in 2011 GT’s Offense & Defense are 1 TD better, then GT has another 500+ Yds Offense vs UGA and wins by at least 14.
GT doesnt have a problem on Offense. Its primarily had a problem on Defense.
So, if GT Offense & Defense are both 1 TD better in 2011, than 2010,
then GT could go 10-2, with a convincing win over UGA.
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
2:39 pm
Falcons have gotten a little better.
Eagles have gotten a lot better.
Packers were already better.
Boise in ATL
August 4th, 2011
2:39 pm
Dawgman – so let me get this strait – because Georgia beat up on Boise in 2005 – that is totally relevent to the Kick-off classic in the Dome in 2011?
Well – you might be right!!!
Let’s expand on your Logic:
– If UGA opened against West Virginia – WV would win because they beat UGA in 2005!
– If UGA opened against UCF – UH OH – UCF wins again in back to back games – because historically speaking – UCF is the better program in most recent times.
– IF UGA opened against the NAVAL ACADEMY – the NAVY would win – becasue UGA has NEVER beaten the Naval Academy in their two attempts.
– IF UGA opened against MARYLAND – bet the house on MARYLAND as UGA has only beaten Maryland twice in 6 attempts (2-3-1)
Need me to go on?
OK – last one!!!!
IF UGA opened up against Miami of OHIO – from an historic perspective – better bet on Miami of Ohio!!!! Know why???? Because the only time they met – in the 1974 Tangerine bowl – MIAMI of OHIO spanked UGA 21 -10!!!!! I am sure this victory would give the 2011 MIAMI of OHIO team the confidence to spank UGA again – after all my friend – HISTORY is on their side!!!!
If UGA beats Boise – it’s becasue UGA has improved greatly as a team.
Again – best of luck to your season.
DawginLex
August 4th, 2011
2:40 pm
UGA-8 wins minimum(although I won’t like it)
9 wins possible
10 wins = Miracleville
Tech-8 wins very possible
9 wins attainable if defense is improved
10 wins is miracleville
Falcons-11 is minimum and will be somewhat of a letdown
12-expected
13-possible
Jacket Fever
August 4th, 2011
2:43 pm
ATL=OVER, UGA=OVER, GT=UNDER
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
2:43 pm
@DawginLex.
Finally a sensible Dawg.
Good analysis.
A Hit...
August 4th, 2011
2:44 pm
The Falcants are going to get crushed on Sept 18 by the Eagles on NBC.. It will be a GreenBay beatdown all over again……
Matty melt will meltdown again….
8-8,9-7 , 0-1(Playoffs)
DawgMAN
August 4th, 2011
2:46 pm
Boise – good points! UGA still beats Boise – going away in the 4Q ……. again!
T3 – Throw your stats out – you are argueing about two 6-7 teams. Each game takes on it’s own personality. 2010 was a bad year for both programs.
A Hit...
August 4th, 2011
2:46 pm
Tuner the former burner kaboose is slowing him down. 3 steps slower..expect a ton of 3rd and longs….
Fire Mularkey….
A Hit...
August 4th, 2011
2:46 pm
Turner^^^
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
2:47 pm
@Jacket Fever.
You’ve got a fever alright.
DawgMAN
August 4th, 2011
2:47 pm
Boise – so tell me – how do you know so much about UGA football – you are probably a Tech or a Gator fan.
Ogeechee Dawg
August 4th, 2011
2:48 pm
Boise – great posts – glad we are not opening up against Miami of Ohio!!!!
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
2:49 pm
@T3.
Even I am getting tired of your season prediction.
You aren’t going to repeat it every day leading up to the season?
How about once every two weeks?
dave
August 4th, 2011
2:50 pm
DawgMAN just got schooled by Boise in ATL.
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
2:52 pm
@Ogeechee Dawg.
Good one.
Got a laugh from me.
Nostradamus
August 4th, 2011
2:55 pm
I see all teams at 0-0. I see injuries. I see fumbles. I see the end of the world. Oh, wait. That’s in the 2012 season.
Falcons 8-8 (Ryan missed 6 games)
Georgia 9-3 (unless Vanderbilt and Kentucky give up their football programs, then 7-3)
GaTech 4-7 (but they beat the doggies to ruin their season)
Boise in ATL
August 4th, 2011
2:56 pm
DawgMan – always been a fanatical college football fan – and moving to Atlanta 3 years ago has put me in the center of the college football universe. Atlanta is THE BEST place to be if you are a college football fan. Right in the middle of SEC and ACC – nonstop chatter all year round. So many schools fairly close by (within 6 hours drive).
Now – if you want to learn about teams – and how I quicky refence UGA football history – go to http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com.
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
2:59 pm
These blogs are a lot more fun with a number of comedians on board.
More good ones from dave and Nostradamus.
DawginLex
August 4th, 2011
3:05 pm
Boise
I watched the Boise/VT game over again. to listen to you and all the ESPN droolers, that was a 40 point win. Reality is you came from behind in the 4th quarter.
i know we lost our bowl game to UCF
So what
Look at the actual matchups and quit spewing hype filled tirades that someone else has said or written.
We are bigger(By a lot) on both lines of scrimmage. That is where games are won, especially early on as teams feel each other out.
This is a home game for Georgia. 64,000 of the 71,000 in attendance.
Boise lost Pettus and Young-they won the VT game.
We lost Aj Green
I say bigger loss for Boise because you had them all year. We had AJ for 8 games and we were looking over our shoulder for him in the other 4.
Your DL is very good even though they are undersized. They will provide a challenge for our OL
Biggest points to me:
2 new coordinators for Boise
2nd year of our 3-4
New disciplned approach for us(yet to be proven)
Anyone predicting a blowout on either side is an idiot.
1 team that knows how to win and plays hard
1 team out to erase 2010 and fighting for its coach’s life
I say 21-17 UGA
dave
August 4th, 2011
3:09 pm
@Boise in ATL – falcons fan? your predictions/
honky talkin'
August 4th, 2011
3:10 pm
UGA gets blown out by Boise State and South Carolina. Another easy schedule with top recruits gone down the tubes. How much mediocrity can Dawg fans take?
UGA 1999
August 4th, 2011
3:13 pm
Yes, Boise state is a good program but they are very much untested. The size and strength of UGA will prove to be too much for the Blue Broncos.
honky talkin'
August 4th, 2011
3:15 pm
@ DawginLex: Kellen Moore is going to light up Georgia’s secondary, and UGA’s mediocre offense won’t be able to keep up.
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
3:17 pm
Dawgs are going to need some luck to keep that OL intact.
Maybe due some but doesn’t mean you’ll get it.
Uga vs Boise will be a good game for the first week.
UGA 1999
August 4th, 2011
3:17 pm
Boise State plays in what conference again???? HAHAHA
PMC
August 4th, 2011
3:17 pm
Remember when Jared Zabransky was a heisman canidate…….?
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
3:18 pm
So who’s your team honky?
BUZZ 2011
August 4th, 2011
3:23 pm
Figure the Yellow Jackets at 9 -3
The Dawgs in at 6-6
UGA 1999
August 4th, 2011
3:23 pm
Boise State’s front line is weaker than Obama’s decision making skills!!
UGA 1999
August 4th, 2011
3:24 pm
Boise States front line is weaker than our presidents decision making skills.
UGA 1999
August 4th, 2011
3:25 pm
BUZZ that is hilarious….you are delusional.
Jerry
August 4th, 2011
3:25 pm
If you plan on gambling this season on CFB then you are foolish to not be using this site as a resource. 6 is the O/U for GT? Easy money. After I heard Wes and Tony interview the founder of this site, i checked it out and found the gambling portion of it to be awesome!
http://coachesbythenumbers.com/gamblers-corner/
BUZZ 2011
August 4th, 2011
3:28 pm
The Falcons?? Well about 50% as good as the Packers!!
@Joe Tess Fish House
August 4th, 2011
3:32 pm
Again with the Thug stuff? Just admit that your prejudice and quit posting that crap.
PerimeterCenterJacket
August 4th, 2011
3:35 pm
Seriously, Las Vegas?! I’ll take the OVER on GT without even thinking about it! Tech will hit 6 wins within its first 8 games this season! It’s lunacy to think at this juncture the Jackets aren’t good for at least 7 on the season. Not that I’m an expert, but I personally am calling it 8 W’s before the bowls. That truly is easy money.
UGA 1999
August 4th, 2011
3:36 pm
Perimeter….I will take that bet!
Boise in ATL
August 4th, 2011
3:39 pm
dave – mainly a college football fan – and root for Boise State. NFL – I am now following the Falcons – but Denver and SF are my favorites.
Falcons – think 10 to 11 wins is very realistic – probably 11 wins
Bronco’s and 49′rs – well, there is always 2012!
JB
August 4th, 2011
3:39 pm
Been out all day. What’s happening? I ‘ve been at the courthouse. I thought the Tech Legal briefings were today.
gdawginkalamazoo
August 4th, 2011
3:41 pm
Boise in ATL, the 2:39 post. Right that’s the way it works, so sorry you guys can’t win this one. I know it’s pretty damn weird how it works. I am just glad that we don’t play Miami of Ohio this year, or Navy or Maryland, and definitely not Boston College.
JB
August 4th, 2011
3:42 pm
Vegas giving the Dawgs some love…..And I’ll take notice when THEY do. They have us and Boise tight………and that’s not good news for Boise.
PerimeterCenterJacket
August 4th, 2011
3:44 pm
DawginLex, you make the most reasonable assertions I’ve seen yet about UGAvBSU from a dawg fan. I’m forever White and Gold, but I think you’re right. Take Georgia over Boise but don’t expect a blowout. VT really seemed to be playing right there with them last season, and it’s probably not the same Boise team. That’s my head, but where’s my heart? Well, as always I’ll want my calf fattened for the slaughter as they say…I likes my November opponents ranked in the Top 5.
George Stein
August 4th, 2011
3:44 pm
Tech is the best bet for over if only because the win total is the lowest of the three.
I expect the Falcons to also be over.
UGA is the toughest call. My gut says over because I expect the defense to improve. But how many games was the defense responsible for losing last year? If we analyze their losses, it the offense that lost several of the games. Turnovers, particularly fumbles, are largely random. I expect some of those issues not to happen again this year. Go over, but it’s close.
ARdawg
August 4th, 2011
3:48 pm
Boise in ATL
Referencing the history logic, I agree. But you are attempting then the same history logic in your references to Boise ST’s game last year and there is no relevance. You had to come from behind to beat VT. Who lost the Div II school James Madison the next week. Claim that victory solid and stellar if you wish but VT was a very bad team last year. Not even resembling them of years past. The ACC has been the weakest of the BCS conferences for a number of years now. There’s just not much there to hook your wagon to.
14 starters from last year? That’s not a lot when you think about it and your guys lost some good talent. It could be argued, “the” talent other than Moore. I like your smug confidence but, I think you are in for a lesson on history but, more so tradition, strength, speed and depth.
I say it’s a fairly close in the 1st half but in the 3rd, perhaps late the Dawgs get firm control on to a clear victory
PerimeterCenterJacket
August 4th, 2011
3:53 pm
My assessment of Tech (why take the OVER without a doubt): experience at D-line, talent and experience at LB, and young talent (knock is experience) at DB; schedule with built-in ramp up to ACC games with rivals at home; projected improvement in pass efficiency (I have myriad reasons to be convinced of this, but suffice it to say WR development is the most sure-fire bet.) I see 5 “gimme” wins on the schedule if we field the 2010 team. With improvement at these listed position groups, I expect 2-3 more W’s than the 5 gimmes.
That’s my 2 cents.
PMC
August 4th, 2011
3:54 pm
Teams that are 60-5 since thier coach was hired generally have a right to be cocky. They have after all won quite a few more relevant games than Georgia the last few years.
What ever happened to Juice Newton?
August 4th, 2011
4:00 pm
Big East doesn’t even have a team in the coaches poll top 25 but they receive an automatic BCS bid?
reckingball
August 4th, 2011
4:09 pm
Falcons 12-4 in 2011.
JB
August 4th, 2011
4:13 pm
From that bowl embarrassment last year to being ranked in the top 25 is a HUGE turn around, games played or not. I bet I know someone who noticed that today. Peterson at Boise.
dawg tired
August 4th, 2011
4:15 pm
What is the over/under that Coach Richt is in Honduras the first Saturday in September 2012?
Boise in ATL
August 4th, 2011
4:20 pm
DawginLex – I hear what you are saying – and the VT game was a nailbiter. Boise could have easily lost that game after VT woke up. Boise jumped out early. It looked as if VT was going to win – but Boise is relentless and will find a way if the game is close at the end. We won – that’s all that matters.
I do not recall making predictions of a Boise blow out over UGA. However, I am predicting Boise to win the game based on UGA of 2010 and the fact that UGA has so many areas of the game to address – your OL, RB’s and WR’s – new DL and LB’s.
Yes, I think UGA will be much improved and will get even better as the season progresses. However, starting off against Boise and UCSe – when UGA is trying to develop offensive consistency with your oLine issues, RB issues, and new WR’s – is a huge challenge. Your Defense will have to be stellar in order for UGA to win the first two games because I am not buying that your offense will be totally clicking early.
The Boise offense is in better position to click from the get go. Yes, you are correct we lost 2 very good WR’s – but our next guys are ready and very talented as well. Probably better than Marlon Brown – your #2 WR.
If this game opens up – you have to question if the UGA offense can keep pace and not make mistakes.
Addressing your remarks on UGA’s superior size and speed. Yep – no doubt.
Oklahoma, Oregon (twice) and VT boasted the same thing and I think all of these teams would have handled UGA over the last two years.
Having this game early – works very much in Boise’s favor. Give Caoch Peterson time to prepare – we will have an offensive game plan against your 3/4. Our defense will keep pace as well. But the big thing in Boise’s favor is that we are very disciplined and play as a team – something that has not been seen coming out of Athens the last few years. If this game was later on in the season – I would be more nervous about this game than I am now as that would really favor UGA.
If UGA wins – it will be because of Richt and staff have done an unbelievable job in correcting a lot of issues in the program – and the team has come together quickly. If UGA is not mid season ready – then Boise will win.
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
4:32 pm
Juice is my wife.
And I juice her every day.
(Couldn’t resist)
Jackets 2011
August 4th, 2011
4:34 pm
Richt has the confident look of someone with 20 million in the bank.
And more coming, win or lose.
Boise in ATL
August 4th, 2011
4:48 pm
AR Dawg – VT won the ACC – beat FSU -which totally destroyed Florida and South Carolina.
However – and to your point – this was all LAST year – and in college football – teams can improve or implode pretty quickly based on who they lost and what they have to replace.
To your point – 14 starters returning means we lost 7 starters total – the key is that we do have very good depth and we have our QB returning. Kellen Moore returning is key for us. If we lost Kellen Moore – then UGA would be favored- no doubt.
Also key – this is the first game of the season – and UGA has a lot to address on offense. I am not buying that Bobo will have the offense in mid-season form the first game of the season. OLine issues, RB issues (although I like the fact that R. Samuel is an incredible team player), new WR’s to replace Green and Durham. I think it will take several games for the offense to come into their own – this is big for Boise and to our advantage. We are catching UGA at the best time of the season – at least from our perspective.
If this game was midseason – and Boise could not approach this game like a bowl game with all the time in the world to prepare – yes, I would concerned. I think UGA will mprove as the season progresses.
Am I concerned now??? you bet – but we have opened against Oregon and VT in back to back years and won both. Oregon went to the Rose Bowl – and VT won the ACC and went to a BCS bowl. I think both of these teams would have beaten UGA the last two years – and probably have beaten Colorado and UCF as well. Neither of these games were easy – but we won both.
If we were opening against Alabama or LSU – I would think Boise would be in too deep – however, we are opening against the reigning #8/#9 SEC team . and catching them early when they need some games to under their belts to get it going.
Again – If UGA is not mid season ready – the Boise will win.
P_The_Ricker
August 4th, 2011
4:48 pm
Boise in ATL,
You have noticed that the line opened-up in early summer at BSU -4.5, but now the game is only BSU -1, right?
The bulk of your comments are validated; however, there was obviously a lot of early money placed on UGA for vegas to make such a huge swing in the line……before even fall camp begins.
This game and surrounding climate are truly resembling the classic early season upset of 2 nationally respected/ranked teams.
Dr. Warren
August 4th, 2011
4:53 pm
Falcons will go 11-5. Let’s hope that gets them into the playoffs.
ugaclassof2004
August 4th, 2011
5:12 pm
Falcons: 11-5
Dawgs: Push at 8 wins
Tech: Under 6 wins
macrotech
August 4th, 2011
5:14 pm
Wow! It just occurred to me that I am PERFECTLY fine with mutt fans hating us Tech fans! Please, understand that I enjoy great friendships with a number of Dawg fans and have tremendous respect them for the people of success that they are. However, mutt fans are a different breed…why WOULDN’T the poor hate the wealthy?! Hate away…it’s ALMOST cute!!!
Bill
August 4th, 2011
5:15 pm
Hard to win 8 games without a running back. Just think what will happen if their freshman running back is injured. They will do good to win 7.
Tossed Salad
August 4th, 2011
5:28 pm
6-6 for Tech sounds dead on.
Boise in ATL
August 4th, 2011
5:36 pm
P_The_Ricker – Yes the odds are evening up. What is the saying – give the home team 3 points?
Believe, we are extremely grateful to be playing UGA in the Kick-off classic. Boise’s program has come a long way – but finding games against the tradional elites is hard – so thanks to UGA athletic director and Coach Richt for playing Boise.
This is ALMOST a No win situation for UGA – you beat us – it’s because you are supposed to and someone put Boise in their proper place. If UGA loses – then it’s embarrasing to the program and the UGA fans out there. I say ALMOST because I read that Coach Richt said that UGA needs this game to get back to national relevence.
Programs cycle – UGA has bottomed out – and will be much improved – and I think that as the season progresses – UGA could possibly develop into a monster – much like 2008 season when they lost early – then was probably the best team by seasons end and spanked Hawaii.
I really like the fact that Richt has changed up the defense staff – changed S&C – and have shown players the door. Losing your to RB’s from last year is no loss for the UGA program with the exception of an immediate depth problem experience wise. But that will fix itself as the season progresses.
Hey – living in Atlanta – I follow the SEC and ACC very closely – and root for UGA to win the SEC. The SEC is king – just incredible depth of Big time football schools. For some reason – I can not find myself rooting for Clemson or South Carolina. The rest of the SEC is great to watch.
QUESTION TO SEC FANS:
If the SEC picks up TEXAS A&M for the WEST.
Who would you prefer to pick up in the SEC EAST?
Clemson seems like a great fit for USCe and UGA/TN, etc.
GT seems like a great fit – heart of SEC country – and how cool would it be to see Auburn/Florida/LSU/TN/ALABAMA/USCe playing at GT.
VT seems to have an SEC mentality about them
FSU seems like a great choice as well
Who would be the best team to expand the SEC East?
phil g
August 4th, 2011
5:45 pm
Yea, go ahead and dismiss Tennessee…that worked out real well the last time the Dogs went up to Knoxville.
frannie mae
August 4th, 2011
5:54 pm
UGA is in BIG BIG trouble!…….
Najeh Davenpoop
August 4th, 2011
5:59 pm
10 wins for the Falcons, so I am going under.
College football… don’t know or really care.
RamboDog
August 4th, 2011
6:08 pm
Bodda Getta
August 4th, 2011
1:39 pm
You are an IDIOT… and a cheater, too…NCAA is coming soon, wait on it, wait on it…..”Death Penalty!!”
Tell your girlfriend to get the cows in, it’s almost milking time.
skip
August 4th, 2011
6:16 pm
Hope I’m wrong, but I’ll take the under on all three. The Dawgs can’t replace A.J. and who knows how the running game is going to pan out. Tech can’t replace Nesbett and their defense is still going to suck. Not sure how much the Falcs really improved the team even with the addition of Edwards and Jones. We’ll see.
Von
August 4th, 2011
7:38 pm
Say what? Falcons 9-7 at best. 4-1 the first five games….yeah right. Possible 3-2 with a little luck. Also, your definitely over looking Seattle, Houston and especially Detroit. Remember, the Falcons have done nothing to upgrade their secondary, the weakest area last year. Also, they have no depth at running back, yet again. Splitting against the Saints and Bucs? No sir. I know everybody hates the Saints but man look at the depth they have at the running back position and now defensive line. The Buc’s didn’t do much in free agency with money to spend, but we’ve seen how young and competitive they were last year. they didn’t upgrade because they don’t need to. Keep it real folks….Last year was the Falcons best opportunity. Now, they’ll just end up in the middle of the pack.
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August 4th, 2011
8:13 pm
Dawgs go 10-2. Tech goes 6-6.
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dawgfan
August 4th, 2011
8:42 pm
Georgia: 9-3
-I’ll see where the wins come from before I claim some miraculous resurgence.
Tech: 8-4
-Sadly, this is enough for Tech fans. They’ll be talking about how they shocked the world because everybody picked them to go 6-6. They’ll lose to Georgia (again) but it won’t matter (it never does) because there will be bigger fish to fry or they will claim a moral victory. Then they’ll get humiliated in their low rent bowl game. Same ole same ole.
Falcons 10-6
-the schedule was a joke last year.
Thanks.
dale morphy
August 4th, 2011
8:44 pm
Georgia only beats teams they can overwhelm with talent. The staff consistently fails to coach up their talent. Richt cannot beat Florida. Losses to Boise State, South Carolina, Mississippi St., Tennessee, Florida, Auburn. If the Dawgs slip up against Ole Miss or Kentucky or Tech, there will be a new head coach in Athens.
Zach
August 4th, 2011
8:56 pm
6 for tech is a joke. they can do that in their sleep. they dont get the ncaa ruling and how that will impact the team and coach. they will win at least 9 and maybe 10.
Brix
August 4th, 2011
9:05 pm
tech 9
ga 8
atl 10
dawgfan
August 4th, 2011
9:18 pm
What’s a joke is Tech’s schedule and the ACC. A pack of drunk monkeys could go 6-6 on Tech’s schedule.
8-4 for the Joke By Coke. They’ll make rings, score a big moral victory over Georgia, and lose their seventh….that’s right sports fans SEVENTH bowl game in a row. Nevertheless, Techies will act like they won the Super Bowl and will ask Paul Johnson to have their babies. Same ole same ole.
Thanks.
Class of 93
August 4th, 2011
10:08 pm
Jeff you failed to mention that the over for Georgia is -180. I’m sure you know but that means you have to risk $180 to win $100. Also, good luck getting a payback from them now (they have changed bodog.com to bodog.eu they are being watched).
Cobb Dawg
August 4th, 2011
10:12 pm
West Guy, any time a fan says “book it” after a prediction, my opinion of their intelligence level falls like the stock market did today.
J
August 4th, 2011
10:13 pm
Guys
Plain and simple. Georgia could only muster 6 points vs Central Florida. What makes you believe they can beat Boise , S Carolina , Miss st , Tenn. Must I go any further ! This Program is is deep deep water. 0-2 start count on it. This time next year Mark Richt will still be in Hondorous……
Class of 93
August 4th, 2011
10:24 pm
Take out a second mortgage, cash out the 401K and college fund, fly to Vegas and take GA even or minus whatever agaisnt Boise.
deadawg
August 4th, 2011
10:29 pm
Dawgs won’t field a team against Boise State—-they will all be in the Clark County Jail. Hail Jan Kemp— a real American Hero. Red panties falling from the sky!
Mutts get disqualifiedthe first 4 games lose the rest and get waxed by the Jackets and end up closing tdown their football program. Mark Richt becomes a Muslim.
deadawg
August 4th, 2011
10:30 pm
Class of 93———–You need to be inside an insane asylum—-NOW
Jim Harrick Here
August 4th, 2011
10:32 pm
Hey, Why did you leave me out—I did the dopspits right didn’t I. Basketball 101—Gotta love my tests!!
aarh
August 4th, 2011
10:36 pm
Now lookie here- Nobody know how good or bad AU will be. When FL. won a championship w/ Chris Leak at QB…people acted as if Tebow would just step right in & nobody would be able to beat them, but they went on to lose about 4 or 5 games that yr. AU could turn out to be better than people think. Just bc they won a championship last yr. doesn’t gaurantee anything for this yr. though. A lot of teams that win it all suffer a drop off the nest season…even teams that return most of their players, & are considered a sure thing, & of course we know w/ AU, that that’s not the case.
junkyardman
August 4th, 2011
10:36 pm
Deadawg and Jim,
You are mean people======unfortunately you have touched on all our faults.
Our program could not be any lower (i don’t think) than it is right now.
I never wear my Dawg stuff out—-just hoping for some sign of improvement.
sad sad
PJ
August 4th, 2011
11:12 pm
PJ ate a box of donuts
junkyardman
August 4th, 2011
11:26 pm
MR is going to Florida State as a QB coach after this year,
Junky
August 4th, 2011
11:27 pm
Jan Kemp is my Hero. Jim Harrick is a genius. Red Panties fly high!!
A Hit...
August 5th, 2011
12:13 am
Eagles crush the Falcons in Week two on NBC and that will cause a downward spiral effect..
8-8,7-9..
Expect Mike Mularkey to be shown the door @ the end of the season..
Kick rocks Mularkey…
Their window of opportunity has slammed shut! They blew it big time last season….
willy
August 5th, 2011
5:35 am
Stop complaining about the Liberty Bowl – UCF was 11-3 last year, ranked 22nd. They were a better team than Georgia.
willy
August 5th, 2011
5:35 am
M’kay?
Thomas Brown
August 5th, 2011
5:39 am
8 games ? What kind of junk is that ?
# 121 Coastal Carolina
# 54 Ole Miss
# 31 Missy State
# 49 vols
# 100 Vandie
# 120 New Mexico State
# 63 Kentucky
# 65 Georgia tek
Try, go ahead and try, to name 1 of those games we are supposed to Lose?
No Doubt
August 5th, 2011
7:51 am
Falcons win 11
GT wins 9
UGA wins 7
No Doubt
August 5th, 2011
7:53 am
Thomas….UGA will lose to FL, AU, MSU, Tenn and GT.
Buckeye
August 5th, 2011
8:04 am
If the dogs start at # 22 and go 0-2 out of the gate (likely) you will be our of the top 25 before mid September!
TIME OUT
TIME OUT
TIME OUT
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
August 5th, 2011
8:51 am
It doesn’t matter if the Falcants go 16-0 in the regular season, in the 1st round they will be making their usual exit to watch the playoffs in Grand Ma’s living room
In the end Mike Vick will be the recipient of both MVP trophies
With CHOKE the Falcants have no HOPE
NEUTER THE POODLE WITH THE ARM MADE OF NOODLE
JMac12203
August 5th, 2011
9:00 am
The losses come with Boise, S. Carolina, Florida, Missy St., Auburn, and at least one game they are not supposed to lose(this happens every year)which would be either Tennessee or Kentucky or GT. One of those 3 will pull off the upset; happens every year! 7-5 will be a great season, and 8-4 would be cause for celebration. Oh, and by the way, last season, I did correctly pick UGA loser to S. Carolina, Colorado, Missy St, Florida, and the big one… I correctly picked UCF to win the bowl game, so, yes, I do know a little about football.
JMac12203
August 5th, 2011
9:04 am
As far as Tech goes, I would think they should be able to win at least 7 games this season. I think the Kansas game will be, just like last season, the game that defines the season.
With the strike, I have not even begun to look at the Falcons, but I my early impressions are that a 12 or 13 win season is within reach.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
August 5th, 2011
9:04 am
Why hasn’t the 2nd coming of Peyton Manning received a contract extension yet?
Lets see if the Falcants pay him like Peyton
If he was a team player he would have reconstructed his contract so the team could attract more veterans to the team.
I mean Josh Freeman is getting one this season
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
August 5th, 2011
9:06 am
Since 2004 since the Falcons won a playoff game.
What a leader
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
August 5th, 2011
9:07 am
That should have read:
2004 was the last time the Falcons won a playoff game, but you get the picture girls
bucket
August 5th, 2011
9:13 am
As bad as I hate to admit it, the only safe bet I see is Tech going over 6. The Falcons @ 10.5 and the Dawgs @ 8 is probably about right. I am hopeful for the Dawgs because of Richt’s record with a returning starter @ QB and the D has a year under their belt with Grantham and 2 legitimate NT’s in Jenkins and Geathers. I guess we’ll just see what we see!
D man
August 5th, 2011
9:14 am
Falcons over 12-4, Dawgs even and tech even.
Native to the ATL
August 5th, 2011
9:51 am
Falcons win 11 make playoffs, Pig Farmers right the ship and win all but Florida game. My boys on North Ave lose to Va Tech and one other to be named later……Go Jackets!
SeenThisB4
August 5th, 2011
10:37 am
The falcan’ts will be under 9 this year. No run game.
Tide Rising
August 5th, 2011
11:40 am
Jeff,
I think you’re spot on all 3 picks. In regards to Missy State though I think they are a little better than just “decent”. They went 9-4 and their 4 losses were to AU, Bama, LSU, and Ark. No shame in losing to 4 pretty good teams as 3 of those 4 finished top 10 and Ark finished 14th. They are better than you think and that game is a certain loss for the dogs barring MSU just giving the game away.
Elvis the Falcon Fan
August 5th, 2011
12:36 pm
Falcons win 10 and miss the playoffs….sorry, guys Philly locked up the NFC championship before the start of the season. Look for the heat to finally get to Mike (sideline route) Mularky and he will be gone at seasons’ end. I am just NOT sold on Turner. Snelling needs more carries, maybe even Ovie should get more touches. Yeah, Yeah Yeah, I know we got ourselves a new WR, but he is a rookie. The play-calling last year was way way way too predictable, 3rd and 5 we throw to Roddy on a 8 yard out route to the sideline. 2nd and whatever, TG over the middle. First and 10 or first and goal, Turner up the gut for a loss……we’ll see, special teams, Koenen is gone…why? Defense needs to learn that getting a sack means you have to play contain first.
2010 National Champs
August 5th, 2011
1:23 pm
I love how Jenkins is an automatic game changer at DT. He was not in for Spring and he is supposed to come in and change everything? Nick Fairley came in during fall and was a back up behind two guys who didnt even get drafted. It took him a year to fully realize his potential.
But hey its UGA where all the replacements are always upgrades despite reality. Mean while Auburn loses players and its a downgrade despite two back to back top 5 classes. Both classes higher ranked then UGAs. Lets not let reality get in the way of dawg logc.
Auburn will be young but not that young when November rolls around.
Atlanta87
August 5th, 2011
3:14 pm
Jeff, You are easily the least competent sports writer for the AJC. I read your stuff just when I need a good laugh or I print it out and take the paper to the restroom after I eat some Mexican and…well you get the idea.
THE MAJOR
August 5th, 2011
3:16 pm
HEY SCHULTZIE I will take your Auburn bet right now. Since you don’t think Auburn is any good I will take Auburn and the 13 you are obviously giving since they aren’t any good. Name the bet big boy!
Atlanta87
August 5th, 2011
3:41 pm
I want in on that too. Put your money where your article is. Or something like that
1Jacket7
August 5th, 2011
3:55 pm
Tech will win more games this year than UGA. Count on it. As all of you know. Tech should not have lost the last two years to UGA. When they get their heads on straight which I believe will be this year. They will start to win the games they are supposed to and that translates into a 10-2 season or better.
Jonkdawg
August 6th, 2011
11:28 am
Mr Jeff Shultz! you think you know all the wins and my Uga will win 8 games? I don’t think so your guessing is wrong and still wrong Mr shultz,
THE BIG R
August 6th, 2011
11:00 pm
FALCONS SCHEDULE IS BRUTAL, ESPECIALLY FIRST 7 GAMES. I WOULD TAKE 5-2 RIGHT NOW BUT 4-3 IS A GOOD POSSIBILITY, I SAY 9-7 AND THE TEAM COULD BE ACTUALLY BETTER THAN LAST YEAR? GEORGIA AFTER FIRST TWO GAMES IS SOFT, WIN BOTH AND THEY COULD ONLY LOSE ONE GAME. I SAY THEY SPLIT FIRST TWO AND GO 9-3. TECH MAY NOT HAVE THE TALENT IN YEARS PAST, BUT ACC OVERALL IS DOWN. 8-4 AND 7-5 AT THE WORST
Waynesboro
August 7th, 2011
11:24 am
Yech plays in the weakest football conference in college football and Vegas still doesn’t think they can win more than half their games? So much for Johnson the savior. What an embarrassment to the fine state of Georgia.
hahahahha!!!!!!
August 7th, 2011
11:29 am
1Jacket7
Tech fans are the most delusional fan base in all of sports. You are down nealry a quarter century in head to head wins against your masters from Athens yet still have the nerve to say they shouldn’t have lost? Seriously? You should be on your knees thanking the refs still for the two giftwrapped “victories” against the dogs in the 90’s for their horrible officiating and also thanking the NCAA for considering the 3 victories from decades past as legit(first game between the two schools and the two games during WWII) where Tech played with non-Tech athletes as. Otherwises UGA’s win margin would be closer to 30.
The Gator
August 7th, 2011
9:46 pm
hahahahah it’s your master from a real SEC team. How’s it going to feel starting 0-2 this year? Don’t worry I’m sure you guys can beat Coastal Carolina
gt11
August 7th, 2011
11:39 pm
I personally don’t think Tech should have lost the past 2. At the most 1. It seems to me that they were only a couple of crazy plays away from winning both games (#1 receiver in the draft overall drops a pass on 4th down, then in 2010 a fumble inside the 10 and UGA recovers a different fumble while semi-out-of-bounds). However the same can be said the other way, UGA had some bad plays that could have cost them the game too. Either way, you’re looking at two extremely close games in which neither team dominated, just got unlucky at different times… To be honest, no team since 2008 (in my opinion) has separated itself from the other as being significantly “better”.
Techie
August 8th, 2011
4:38 pm
I’ll give Georgia 8 wins. I think they could get 9, but I doubt it without AJ Green. I’ll lean towards the over but it’s close.
Tech, I’m sad to say should be thrilled with 7 wins. I think the talent is there but they are all freshmen. No defense either, and it doesn’t help that Georgia is competing (not much of a competition sadly) for the 3-4 style players. I think with the weak ACC, 6 wins is a solid push.
For the Falcons, I think they’ll win 11. The schedule is pretty rough this year. I’ll agree with Jeff on the division, and the easy games. I’ll go a step farther and say we will drop Philly (always do) and Green Bay (defense won’t contain Rodgers). I think Chicago and Minnesota should be wins. That puts us at 11-4, leaving us with Indy. That game will be a shootout, because the Falcons are too overpowering on offense and Peyton will pick apart our defense. Could go wither way.
yellow britches
August 9th, 2011
5:12 pm
I think GT will score enough to win most games. Clemson, VT and Georgia will test the offense especially the running game. I know every play is a running play. My concern is again our defense. Surely it has to be better than last year. However, if we can’t put pressure on the quarterback we will get picked apart because our corners and safetys are just not fast enough.
MT
August 9th, 2011
7:44 pm
Georgia kicks Florida’s butt in Jax. 3 for 21 is over.Muschamp is not Spurrier neither Crier.
Dawgs will not lose to a turncoat led Gator team.
Ron Smith
August 10th, 2011
1:32 pm
Falcons 10-6
UGA 6-6
GT Who cares?
aprilglaspie
August 11th, 2011
11:38 am
Right. And nobody would have predicted witting AJ down to tour games. Best player in the country. Wow. That had no effect.