LIVE: Georgia looks to make quick work of Buffalo, move on
Thirty minutes to kickoff. Fans may want to get here quick before the blowout starts.
ATHENS — For the first time since November, I can begin a blog with, “Good morning from Sanford Stadium.” The Georgia Bulldogs plan to have the Buffalo Bulls for a light lunch.
Let’s get to the important stuff:
• 1.) It’s humid. I mean, really stupidly humid. My iPhone right now says 81 degrees (projected high in Athens: 93). But it feels more like a sauna on July 1 than the almost-fall cooling temperatures of Sept. 1. Logic suggests this will affect Buffalo more than Georgia, not that we would have attached any trace of suspense to today’s outcome even if it was 72 degrees with a soft ocean breeze. (The point spread is 37½. I say the Dogs cover. See the rest of my picks here).
• 2.) This is the first game for Russ, The Temporary Mascot, as Uga IX. I’m hoping this ascension to full time means the poor dog finally gets insurance benefits. I had to crack up at athletic director Greg McGarity’s statement the other day: “Russ has endeared himself to the Georgia people over the last three years. His dedication to duty when called upon has been exemplary and it’s fitting that he takes his place in the official line of Georgia mascots.”
People. The dog is in a crate. What’s he going to do? Make a break for it and hop a bus to Starkville?
(You may now commence with your cyber attacks on me for making Uga jokes.)
• 3.) This is a good chance for Georgia to test its depth on defense and try some players in different situations. Five defensive starters are expected to miss the game: Cornerback-wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (sprained ankle), cornerback Sanders Commings (suspended two games for domestic battery), linebacker Chase Vasser (suspended two games for DUI), linebacker Alec Ogletree (violation of team rules) and safety Bacarri Rambo (violation of team rules). Georgia has never confirmed reports that the Olgetree and Rambo both failed drug tests or that they have been suspended (and for how long).
• 4.) I’m most interested to watch the Dogs’ offense, particularly the play of the offensive line (which I believe ultimately will determine what kind of season they have) and the effectiveness of freshman tailbacks Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall. As much as the excommunicated Isaiah Crowell was undone by off-the-field issues, most recently felony gun charges, he easily was the best running back the Dogs had.
That’s it for now. I’ll post any updates on the lineup and suspensions as warranted. Now, I may head down for a pre-game chat with Russ.
Welcome back to college football.
The cyber venting lines are open.
By Jeff Schultz
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here we go again, boys and girls
September 1st, 2012
2:09 pm
All BS aside, is the trouble on the defensive side Grantham, or the players–I have tried to for several years to figure that out, and I simply don’t know.
Dumbo
September 1st, 2012
2:11 pm
5150 UOAD….dang if ain’t a Tech turd…figured you’d be doing the thumper dumper paul johnson sucker about now
Jimmy Crack
September 1st, 2012
2:11 pm
Lowly technerds giggling like Anderson Cooper when Georgia stumbles. Sad little bee.
Al
September 1st, 2012
2:11 pm
Disney Dawgs in shock!! Myself, not so much
UGA football = different year, same ole crap
rockdawg
September 1st, 2012
2:11 pm
I’m sure this statement has already been made but I’ll say it again: Gurly scores 2 td’s right off the bat then doesn’t see the ball again until one minute left in the first half. Richt and Bobo at their finest.
chipper
September 1st, 2012
2:11 pm
The clowns are back on the pasture. Forget this year.
chipper
September 1st, 2012
2:11 pm
The clowns are back on the pasture. Forget this year.
phil
September 1st, 2012
2:12 pm
Easy win, eh Shultz? You “experts” are nearly as bad as weather folk….
dawginduluth
September 1st, 2012
2:12 pm
I love the Richt suck-ups:
“Just win by 1…”
“You guys jump off too quickly..” (I’ve been off the Richt bandwagon since year fou, BTWr.)
“Settle down … play a dominant second half…”
Pathetic.
WTFredi???
September 1st, 2012
2:12 pm
Hooray, same old team, predictable offense, poor execution and tackling on defense. All three running backs look like they could be weapons and could wear a team out, but you know Bobo will not use them effectively. Instead, we will get sprint draws, wide receiver screens, and dump-outs to our stone-handed fullback.
9-3. Losses to Mizzou, USC, and someone they shouldn’t like Vandy or UT. But UGA will probably back into the SECCG again and the status quo continues.
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
2:12 pm
We’ll win this game, no worries about that but it’s the way we won. Not convincing, like they’re not trying. Buffalo is really trying to win this game and UGA isn’t. I will never understand what happened to our defense in the 1st half. They just could not stop them.
6th in the nation? HA !!!!
September 1st, 2012
2:12 pm
You tell ‘em, UOAD. You know me by another name on the other blogs.
Dawg Tired
September 1st, 2012
2:12 pm
Good thing it’s hot so those boys from Buffalo are tired. If they weren’t tired they would be way ahead. They may be better than we are. I pretty sure South Carolina, Florida, Missouri, Tennessee and Vanderbilt are better than we are. Kentucky? Don’t know – haven’t seen them play yet. Auburn? Pretty sure they are better than we are. Georgia Southern. Well, they actually rushed for over 300 yards last year against a pretty good defense – Alabama. Georgia Tech? Well, they are usually pretty bad, but I think they are better than Buffalo. Bring on Ole’ Miss – that might be a good game.
the truth...
September 1st, 2012
2:13 pm
The truth
is an imposter……………
daddo
September 1st, 2012
2:13 pm
But yall beat LSU for a half…..HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA……
Russ, the Temporary Mascot aka UGA IX
September 1st, 2012
2:13 pm
Jeff, I’m doing everything a little dog knows how to do. Please stop by and give me some tips. Who are these guys?
Big guy
September 1st, 2012
2:13 pm
Zier blamed it on first game jitters. How many games has buffalo played this year?
LakeDawg
September 1st, 2012
2:13 pm
D-line is getting pushed around. They’re soft. They keep trying to run around blocks. What in the hell is going on?
SJ
September 1st, 2012
2:13 pm
1- Special teams look better, except for Richt giving new kickers 45+ kicks, come one, build some confidence.
2- Gurley is the real deal
3- The defense can’t get a stop in the red zone, as usual
RED NECK
September 1st, 2012
2:13 pm
Did everyone bring their swim suits?
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
2:13 pm
the D is wearing their Red Panties stuffed with hash browns.
nobody
September 1st, 2012
2:13 pm
Maybe Chris Peterson will be willing to come to UGA now that Kellen Moore is gone
Orange12
September 1st, 2012
2:14 pm
Uga will probably blow it open this quarter and and coast the 4th.
Dawg Done Gone
September 1st, 2012
2:14 pm
Bulls kicking Dawgs in da nada. Overrated Dawgs have no bite…
Richt's Butt Cut
September 1st, 2012
2:14 pm
Gonna be a looooooooooooooooooooong year… Worst coached team in america.
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
2:14 pm
I’m about to go to Niagara and take a bungee!!
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
2:14 pm
This isn’t the REAL junkyard D is it?
I think it is a bunch of cross dressing German girls out there.
SSIgator
September 1st, 2012
2:14 pm
Wow, this is an impressive start to the season. Looks like the puppies picked up right where they left off last year. How ’bout that rugged defense? Snork . . .
Dawg Tired
September 1st, 2012
2:15 pm
Maybe we should suspend the coaches. It seems pretty obvious that they’re on something illegal.
Here we go again...
September 1st, 2012
2:15 pm
Richt has finally convince me. He is simply not a great coach. Not even sure he is good, but just recruits great talent (see: Dawgs in the NFL). Six years of not being ready to go for the first game. Does he think that maybe…just maybe…it is remotely possible…TO CHANGE THE WAY YOU PREPARE!!! Do you really think Saban’s team tonight will act like this is the first time they’ve ever seen a football?!!
John Holmes
September 1st, 2012
2:15 pm
Please leave RICHT. YDAMFSOB
Richt's Butt Cut
September 1st, 2012
2:15 pm
BUFF UGA
1st Downs 12 8
3rd down efficiency
4-10 3-7
4th down efficiency
0-0 0-0
Total Yards 243 188
Passing 96 137
Comp-Att
9-15 6-14
Yards per pass
6.4 9.8
Rushing 147 51
Rushing Attempts
27 14
Yards per rush
5.4 3.6
Penalties 2-15 4-17
Turnovers 0 0
Fumbles lost
0 0
Interceptions thrown
0 0
Possession 18:54 11:06
Wake Up Call
September 1st, 2012
2:15 pm
Guys calm down, Georgia will handle Buffalo in the second half. They aren’t showing anything offensively or defensively. Thats the plan. They view this game as a scrimmage. Its fine.
bamaguy
September 1st, 2012
2:16 pm
I am not taking cheap shots at any other team until after the Michigan game. But wasn’t this supposed to be a blowout? I didn’t even turn the game on until I saw the score on the AJC.
GTPhenom
September 1st, 2012
2:16 pm
Anywho, as a GT fan, simply wanted to say it ain’t time to worry just yet UGA fans. Y’alls team should have the depth to wear Buffalo out in the second half. But things aren’t exactly doing well on the defensive side. Not a good sign.
Lou
September 1st, 2012
2:16 pm
1- Murray is missing wide open receivers, only 46% accurate against Buffalo?
2- Defense red zone def stinks, Buff is 3-3 in red zone with 17 points so far.
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
2:16 pm
The JUNKYARD DWAGS are really wanting some of BAMA……..LMAO.
nobody
September 1st, 2012
2:16 pm
Well look at the positives, now us UGA fans get to watch a meaningful game for a little bit longer.
Here we go again...
September 1st, 2012
2:16 pm
just heard from Deustchland. Cross-dressing Frauleins are incensed at being compared to Georgia.
The Truth
September 1st, 2012
2:16 pm
UGA coaches don’t want to show Missouri anything, and they haven’t, pretty funny and…sad.
Dawg Done Gone
September 1st, 2012
2:16 pm
Todd Granthams defense aint no good. MIZZOU will hang 50 on em.
Just chillin
September 1st, 2012
2:17 pm
All he dog fans just calm down. First game jitters and sloppy.
All these yahoo’s on here just trying to clown on UGA but they won’t tell you how their team is, but deep down we know their just the “JOKE BY COKE!”
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
2:17 pm
Wow, look at the time of possession. Is that accurate? That is the story right there.
Heavyweight Champion of the Earl
September 1st, 2012
2:17 pm
If Buffalo can stop UGA from throwing the deep ball, the Dwags will lose.
Russ, the Temporary Mascot aka UGA IX
September 1st, 2012
2:17 pm
What’s a little dog to do? I am slobbering like a UGA coed and nothing seems to work.
Dawg Tired
September 1st, 2012
2:18 pm
I’m thinking about changing my handle to Slam Worn Out Dawg. I’m way beyond tired of this crap.
here we go again, boys and girls
September 1st, 2012
2:18 pm
5150 UOAD…I bet you were the kid that pulled the wings off flies just so you could kick SOMETHING’S A$$…is this really all the better you have to do than troll our site and be a dick?
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
2:18 pm
I agree that we are going very vanilla to not show Mizzou anything, but don’t let that make you not win the game! Also, I hope Rambo, Ogletree, Commings, and Vasser are sitting at home feeling like crap right now!
GATiger
September 1st, 2012
2:18 pm
What do Richt and Russ have in common?
They’re both taking a crap on the sidelines.
phil
September 1st, 2012
2:18 pm
You don’t win national titles laying eggs against chump change teams, thereby killing your ranking out of the box.
Richt has never grasped that concept in a game where votes are what counts.