Weekend Predictions: Deja vu time (Gators over Dogs)
Before we get to the SEC East, the Republican primary of college divisions where everybody looks like a 4-4 team with two soundbites, a new tax plan and reservations for the Liberty Bowl, this just in: We’ve officially gone to hell.
With the holiday shopping season just around the corner, Mattel is preparing to launch, “Tokidoki” Tattoo Barbie in the U.S. I am not making this up. She has pink hair, is covered with tattoos around her neck and arms and has another just above her Barbie Buttocks (copyright?) that reads, “Ken” (in a heart).
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Mattel has come under criticism but says the doll is targeted at adult collectors, not children, which is why we can also soon expect Wowsa Mondo Implant Barbie, Underground Kim Kardashian Video Barbie (with rapper), Strung Out Lindsay Leg Chains Lohan Barbie, and, a sidekick: the Ha Ha How Does It Feel To Have That Tie Rod Jammed Into Your Forehead Ndamukong Suh Psychotic Ken doll (candy Thorazine in grape and cherry flavors included).
See? You just can’t count on anything any more.
Oh wait. It’s Georgia-Florida week. Never mind.
I know. This is the year, right? Aaron Murray is better
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That "Indonesia" branding had to really hurt.
The Georgia defense is better than Florida’s.
Chris Rainey? He hasn’t been a threat since Gainesville police revoked his texting privileges. (”Time To Die…Hello? Hello?”)
Will Muschamp? Look at those eyes. We never trusted him!
And the Dogs have won five in a row!
Whatever.
Let’s look at this. The teams have one common opponent so far: Tennessee. They both won. Whoop.
Florida got boat-raced by Alabama and LSU. Like Georgia wouldn’t?
Georgia’s four SEC wins have come over teams with a combined conference record of 1-15. Murray has been average. The defense has been better but will be missing two starters (Kwame Geathers, Shawn Williams) for suspensions in the first half, and can’t really be sure what they’ll get from two other starters just back (Cornelius Washington, suspension; Alec Ogletree, broken foot). Also, Malcolm Mitchell likely won’t play.
Florida’s average. Maybe below average. But this is close enough to a push. Sorry, but a push ain’t pushing me over to the anemic side of 3-18.
Florida is getting 3. I’ll take the points. And the upset. Gators win.
Saturday Value Menu
(Add fries and a used car from Houston Nutt for 99 cents)
Paul Johnson is not taking losing well.
Clemson at Tech: The Jackets have three offensive touchdowns in the last nine quarters. I think it’s clear Al Groh needs to fire Paul Johnson and hire a new offensive coordinator. Tevin Washington’s confidence looks shot and sources say Johnson is miserable, which explains the stockades on the sideline at practice. Clemson covers 3½.
South Carolina at Tennessee: Your Poultry update: Marcus Lattimore is done, Stephen Garcia is plotting his next career move at Barbizon, and Alshon Jeffery seems as relevant as Gummo Marx without his brothers. But it’s Tennessee. The Vowels have been outscored 95-25 in their last three games, and Derek Dooley wonders, “Why did I give up law again?” Gamecocks cover 4.
Mississippi at Auburn: I just learned Houston Nutt has a $6 million buyout. Do they not offer classes in high finance in the land of Faulkner? Nutt’s SEC losing streak runs to 11, and Auburn covers 11.
Arkansas at Vanderbilt: The Commodores were painted as dirty against Georgia and last week had to apologize for blasting music over the loud speaker and drowning out the Army alma mater. So now they’re un-American. The Vandy bad boys. If this keeps up and they may be allowed back in the SEC. Hey, can anybody cut-block Bobby Petrino? Arkansas wins but give me Vandy and 10.
Georgia State at Texas-San Antonio: It turns out the Longhorn Network does exist. It’s carrying this game. I believe GSU-UTSA comes on right after, “In The Kitchen With Fred Akers” and “Texas A.D. DeLoss Dodds At The Yalta Conference: Revisionists History, Brought To You By ESPN.” No line. Panthers make it two straight.
NFL Snack Pack
Lions' defense warms up for this week's game. That's Suh on the left.
Paper Lions at Broncos: It’s Matthew Stafford vs. Tim Tebow. That’s timely. (Advice to Lions: If you score, don’t empty the bench and celebrate in the end zone. Leaves a hangover.) Stafford is banged up and struggling to hold together an imploding team with defense of cretins. Was that Suh robbing a blood bank this week? Take the 3 but Denver wins in an upset.
Cowboys at Dream Team: Philadelphia’s Asante Samuel ripped management, saying they’re “playing fantasy football.” Hah! Nobody in my league would’ve been dumb enough to sign Ronnie Brown. Take Dallas and 3½, and in an upset.
Patriots at Steelers: Tom Brady vs. Pittsburgh: 6-1, 14 touchdowns, three interceptions. Check? New England covers 3.
Dolphins at Giants: Miami’s quarterback depth chart: Matt Moore, J.P. Losman. My eyes! My eyes! Giants cover 10.
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Toteboard
“The safest way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket.” — Kin Hubbard
Last week (slightly cloudy): 11-1 straight up, 8-4 against the line.
Overall (Real. And spectacular): 70-25 straight up; 61-33-1 against the line.
“Sack Schultz” contest: Last week’s winners: Local–Mitchell Hunter (13-2) of Sharpsburg, GA. National–Olivia Trebino (14-1) of Pomona, Ca. I’m slipping. Badly. Not entered? Click here for details.
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It's a new year
October 27th, 2011
6:51 pm
I saw that Barbie hanging at the Phi Mu House in Athens last weekend. She is majoring in magazine advertising too.
Paul in NH
October 27th, 2011
6:53 pm
Kim Basinger DID NOT graduate from UGA. Her nephew, Kelly Basinger, was on the track team
http://onlineathens.com/stories/022602/dog_0226020036.shtml
It's a new year
October 27th, 2011
6:53 pm
Detroit has a Dawg QB? Are you sure? I think last week was his full season. i think Stafford will be in the hospital bed counting his money like every other season he has played.
Red Stick
October 27th, 2011
6:54 pm
Gators 26 Dawgs 20
SC 23 UT 17
Ark 33 Vandy 13
Auburn 23 Ole Miss 17
Clemson 38 Ga Tech 34
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
It's a new year
October 27th, 2011
6:56 pm
Paul in NH that is what I thought Kim went to UGA for a cup of coffee. She was modeling for FORD in New York at 16 graduated high school enrolled at UGA, then went back to New York to study acting.
Education
Athens High School, Athens , Georgia, 1971
University of Georgia, Athens , Georgia, 1972
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, New York , New York
5150 UOAD
October 27th, 2011
6:58 pm
I am glad some of you were able to find the Kim Basinger info. I just saw a bio with all her movies.
Richie
October 27th, 2011
7:28 pm
Uga 38
Uf 21
Pete
October 27th, 2011
7:28 pm
UF has the same chance that Obama has in 2012-NONE!!! Dawgs by 14 and thus the new streak begins!!!
ARdawg
October 27th, 2011
7:29 pm
Beast
No shame in the LSU/Bama beat down. That’s everyone that plays them this year. The AU was a bit of a surprise to me. I’m not seeing your Gators as very cohesive. Too young, both players and coaching. Yet to find the niche/ingredient. The Dawgs haven’t solidified it either but there are moments
jddawg37
October 27th, 2011
7:29 pm
Sch*tz, you are such a queer….and a poor journalist. Seriously, you are a poor journalist. No, really, you are a very poor journalist. Furthermore, you suck at journalism.
red&black
October 27th, 2011
7:29 pm
I wonder how many folks were actually thinking of Kim Braswell…….hahahahahaha……just pass that there number over to me again Cletus………..
red&black
October 27th, 2011
7:31 pm
Hey jddawg37….How do you really feel about Jefro??????
jason
October 27th, 2011
7:31 pm
f u schultz
Pete
October 27th, 2011
7:32 pm
UF has the same chance on Saturday as Obama has in 2012-NONE!!! Dawgs win by 14 and anyone that thinks different is an idiot!!!!
5150 UOAD
October 27th, 2011
7:33 pm
if you guys HATE Schultz so much then WHY do you read his article? Even more WHY do you comment? I Hate Bradley and I don’t read his crap.
red&black
October 27th, 2011
7:34 pm
jason meet jddawg………….jddawg meet jason…….I think you guys will get along marvelously……
YellowJacket
October 27th, 2011
7:34 pm
How can UGA not beat Florida this week? I mean really.
red&black
October 27th, 2011
7:38 pm
Yellow Jacket: I’ll tell you how that happens,WE BEAT OURSELVES like so many times in the recent past…that’s how it’s done
SUMTER SC is the arm pit of the world!
October 27th, 2011
7:40 pm
Unfortunately I have to agree, Gators aren’t going to lose 3 in a row, even with a 1st year coach.
Fo Real Though
October 27th, 2011
7:41 pm
you are the worst sports columnist in the history of of sports journalism. Your total lack of sports knowledge and experience is astounding. How in the heck have you managed to remain employed?
red&black
October 27th, 2011
7:41 pm
hmmmmm I think I need to go take a Tech………
ARdawg
October 27th, 2011
7:42 pm
SUMTER
They already lost 3 in a row
William
October 27th, 2011
7:42 pm
Jeff,
You’re a genius!
except the Steelers pummel the Patsies … take the gift points at home.
red&black
October 27th, 2011
7:43 pm
Ndawg, Fo Real………..meet jason and jddawg…..
ARdawg
October 27th, 2011
7:44 pm
Je’sus people, It only a pick in a column. Relax and take a valuim. I’m glad he didn’t pick UGA
chazzo
October 27th, 2011
7:45 pm
Can’t say as I blame you for picking the Gators…. I’m sticking with the Dawgs. I will say we can’t get away with the bonehead mistakes we have gotten away with in the last four games.
red&black
October 27th, 2011
7:45 pm
If it’s any consolation Jefro…………I like you………don’t know why but I do……..must be your rye sense of humor………
WestOfAthens
October 27th, 2011
7:47 pm
Good job this week Jeff, UGA/UF week helps to motivate your inner being,you splashed the fact throughout your opinion, but i must say, stop this now…….
I am supposed to disagree
B'dawg
October 27th, 2011
7:48 pm
How can anyone involved in sports, living in the great state of Georgia, pick the gaytors. I mean come on Jeff. Really? That is just a slap in the face to all Georgia fans on this blog. You look anemic Jeff. Been putting fingers down your mouth after a good meal. Be a man and make the pick you really want to make, boy.
red&black
October 27th, 2011
7:50 pm
chazzo……..there have been bonehead plays since the opening kick off against Boise……at some point you’d think the light would come on…….and I agree, based on our track record you have hope for the best………….but expect the worst
ole yeller
October 27th, 2011
7:53 pm
Schultz, when did it become in vogue to start name calling college coaches. Miserable is not a name I would ever call anyone. If you want to see a miserable person go look in the mirror. Your reporting is a disgrace and offensive to most all that stumble across your mindless dribble. What limits will you guys go through to start an argument between schools? I do not read your articles but do read your predictions. I do not always agree with them, but this week you crossed the line of decency and fair reporting.
heeldawg
October 27th, 2011
7:58 pm
Jeff, thanks. You’ve helped our cause immensely. Love your track record in big Georgia games this year. You’e been wrong just about 100% of the time.
Predictions are like…well, anyway, we all have them. So here are mine:
1. Georgia 24, Florida 17. The Georgia defense plays with an attitude and gets credit for the W. Brantley’s return is short-lived as he folds up like a cheap suit under pressure from Ogletree, Washington and Jones. Driskell runs like a deer (in the headlights) and eats a little Jacksonville turf. And Demps and Rainey, fast as they are, don’t see much daylight as they are hit repetitively in the backfield, spinnning like tops as they are inexorably ground into oblivion behind the Gators’ poor offensive line. Murray redeems himself for last year’s turnover-fest by playing like a man possessed. And Crowell, who is pretty darn fast in his own right, takes a screen pass to the house.
2. Clemson 42, Tech 24. The Tigers don’t have a great defense–but they don’t need one. Tech has a bad defense–and suddenly cannot throw the ball anymore. That’s a bad combo for the Jackets–and the beginning of a stretch of four losses in five games. Jackets end the season at 7-5 after starting 6-0. That’s UGA-LY!
3. Even without Lattimore, South Carolina tops UT. The Vols suck. The Cocks will lose at Arkansas and against Florida, but not this week.
4. Auburn wallops Ole Miss. Arkansas beats Vandy–but not by much! And the other games don’t matter a whole bunch.
Rolo
October 27th, 2011
8:04 pm
Hey Jeff, we went to hell when we elected an empty suit POS race baiting poverty pimp President. Probably a good pick with UF……But the dawgs surprise this year…….Its why I’m kicking the piss out of you in your contest.
Festus
October 27th, 2011
8:08 pm
Tramp Stamp Barbie? Oh no. Hard to access Florida. They lost to no 1 LSU and no 2 Bama and to the Defending National Champions the Auburn Pusssies. UGA lost to Mr. Potato Head and one of the compass point Carolinas. I’ll take UGA on the Law of Averages. Tech to hold Clemson under 50 points. The Falcons over Bye. Next weekend is LSU versus Bama, a game worth watching. This week end yard work will be more exciting.
UGA vs Gator
October 27th, 2011
8:23 pm
safe to say if Richt can’t beat a Florida team that didn’t even score a TD against Auburn …. the Front Office should forget whatever’s happened to this point in the season, find Richt’s replacement and boot CMR as soon as the season is done
The Beginning of the End
October 27th, 2011
8:30 pm
The question of the day is: If UGA( Richt) loses to Florida how many of you guys will be back on here slamming CMR and wishing him Gone!?
Columbus
October 27th, 2011
8:38 pm
Dawgs roll with Mitchell and win regardless. 2 guys coming back will be great and its not like we dont have depth at the positions. Murray needs to throw more to the backs. One pass to the backs against Vandy? Sheesh! Crowell can catch but dont send him 20 yards down the field firt Bobo! let him catch it within a few yards of the line with room ro run! Bozo! Especially if Mitchell doesnt play. You have wasted not throwing short to him all year. You do it so little, Murray cant make a good pass to him! UGA wins. Why? Because we they will NOT turnover the ball 3-4 times Saturday, like they have the 3 past years and just gave the games away! Maturity by Murray, better running game and MUCH better defense than last year. Dawgs win. Schultz loses.
Tenn. might win and I think Ole Miss just might be ripe to upset Auburn this week.
Auburn has been “charmed” at home in games they should have or could have lost all season. OTime to send the despicable Auburn fans home losers and heartbroken just like they have dome to 3 other teams this season. Their luck ends and its all downhill the rest of the season. Just like Tech.
Ole Miss just played Bama and Auburn’s defense is no Bama, their offense neither. Very close game I think. Auburn does not cover 11 and might get upset. I call the upset. Ole Miss is due IMO….
Wally's Butt
October 27th, 2011
8:41 pm
Georgia is about due for one. They ought to all run on the field after a field goal.That’ll stir things up some. Great T.V.
Columbus
October 27th, 2011
8:43 pm
UGA 28 UF 20
Richt is back in 2012 and beyond regardless of this game. Dont matter, its a W for the Dawgs baby!
1 or less turnovers =W!
Dr. Phil
October 27th, 2011
8:53 pm
And what is act III for Grantham?
LakeDawg
October 27th, 2011
8:56 pm
Dawgs win this one by 10-14 pts.
The Beginning of the End
October 27th, 2011
8:56 pm
Dr. Phil
October 27th, 2011
8:53 pm
And what is act III for Grantham?
Word on the street is he will be wearing Gator Skin Boots with his coaching pants tucked inside.
LakeDawg
October 27th, 2011
8:57 pm
The question of the day is: If UGA( Richt) loses to Florida how many of you guys will be back on here slamming CMR and wishing him Gone!?
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I will be, for one.
The Beginning of the End
October 27th, 2011
8:57 pm
Lake Dawg, we will file that post along with your Boise St, and South Carolina predictions. Both Failures.
athdog
October 27th, 2011
8:58 pm
I remember Dooley owning Florida the way Spurrier, Zook and Meyer have owned us.
Time for it the pendulum to swing back. I wish I could say it would….I just don’t think it will.
We make too many silly mistakes, run too many predictable plays and have no ability to
put anyone away. Love ot believe in a win, I just can’t.
LakeDawg
October 27th, 2011
9:00 pm
Lake Dawg, we will file that post along with your Boise St, and South Carolina predictions. Both Failures.
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Okay
aarh
October 27th, 2011
9:20 pm
Why is everybody saying that UGA will be playing without 2 starters? K. Gathers started out the yr. as the starter, but J. Jenkins has started the last couple of games. They play equally anyway. So, It’s not like Jenkins isn’t starting again, & then Geathers will be back in the 2nd 1/2.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
October 27th, 2011
9:21 pm
HA HA HA
The second coming of Peyton Manning is ranked 24th in the
NFL in passing with a 79 QB Rating
Hall of Fame baby….. HA HA HA
That’s even with all the rookies starting this year, otherwise he would be ranked 32nd
This season alone his qb rating is lower than Vick’s career average.
How is that intelligent thinker working
gomdawg
October 27th, 2011
9:23 pm
Jeff, Florida has beat Fl. Atlantic, UAB, Tenn and a Kentucky .Simple you are stupid
Frankly
October 27th, 2011
9:25 pm
To the people saying UGA has the better team… you are probably right. But this staff has been consistently out-coached against teams with equal talent (check), or teams with extra time to prepare for BoBo’s predictable play-calling (check). I just don’t see how any Dawg fan can be confident going into this.