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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Dr J
September 1st, 2012
2:30 pm
Defense looked better that drive. I’d like to see a bit more pressure on Zordich.
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
2:30 pm
That was WIDE OPEN but didn’t make a good throw.
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
2:30 pm
and you UGA people can hit on Bradley’s or Sangria’s site Monday when Tech plays…ok?
UGA Grad 2012
September 1st, 2012
2:30 pm
Our fans are pathetic!!!!!!
I’m as frustrated as anyone, BUT YOU DON’T LEAVE THE GAME AFTER A BAD HALF! WE ARE ON TV AND IT’S EMBARASSING!
For a team with a 90,000+ seat stadium, we have a timid atmosphere, even for the big time games!
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
2:31 pm
Let’s blow this game open please.
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
2:32 pm
UGA players needed to be humbled at the half, they were clearly overlooking Buffalo. Buffalo cannot stand with UGA punch for punch if this game meant something.
Wooten Aint Tootin'
September 1st, 2012
2:32 pm
Bald aint beautiful. Put a cap on ref.
Fire Coach Fire Mark Fire Richt
September 1st, 2012
2:32 pm
Our talented athletes are out running them.
But does ANYONE want to argue that Richt is out coaching them?
When was last time our coach outcoached anyone??? Hobnail Boot?!?
I’m gonna keep posting this until Richt Denier answer when last Richt outsmarted another coach
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
2:32 pm
6th in the nation? HA !!!!
September 1st, 2012
2:28 pm
@ UOAD…..I am definitely not PUFF, or anything like that. You know me from “the bus” among other places
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That was my Name Thief…..you know how the dwag fans love to use other people’s name.
6th in the nation? HA !!!!
September 1st, 2012
2:32 pm
Ref took a harder hit than the Buffalo players have taken
evil empire
September 1st, 2012
2:32 pm
another score and kingdaddy, ardawg, that pompous jerk altamaha, and lexipup will be here to talk sec and national titles for the 2012 dawgs…can’t wait…
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
2:33 pm
@6th in the nation? HA !!!! “back of the bus”? whatare you implying, dingleberry?
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
2:33 pm
RUN THE DAMN BALL!!!!
6th in the nation? HA !!!!
September 1st, 2012
2:33 pm
@ UOAD…..I WAS the number one victim of name theft, if that tells you anything
Under the Bleachers
September 1st, 2012
2:34 pm
Look for a flag to be thrown on The UGA sideline after that bloody hit on the side ref.
WTFredi???
September 1st, 2012
2:34 pm
Bobo, please get your inexperienced running backs some reps and quit showing Mizzou all your pass plays and protections.
6th in the nation? HA !!!!
September 1st, 2012
2:34 pm
@ UOAD……I didn’t say “back of the bus.” I said AT the bus
45ACP
September 1st, 2012
2:34 pm
TK over 100 yards receiving.
Wooten Aint Tootin'
September 1st, 2012
2:35 pm
Hit the quick slant to King & Wooten.
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
2:35 pm
well it if ME today I guess the child has chosen.
Sad Richards
September 1st, 2012
2:35 pm
Same ole Same ole… Im tired of these Richt apologists . It time we fire this clown.
Under the Bleachers
September 1st, 2012
2:35 pm
OL line is going to be an issue for UGA all year.
Predictor
September 1st, 2012
2:36 pm
Buffalo was a valiant opponent. It was a hard-fought battle of epic proportions, but the Mighty Dawgs prevailed.
Hurrah!
Athensdawg
September 1st, 2012
2:36 pm
As long as Bobo calls the plays we will never develop a running game, it is throw long every other down.
Under the Bleachers
September 1st, 2012
2:36 pm
Burnette is a True Student Athlete. Smart young man
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
2:36 pm
6th in the nation? HA !!!!
September 1st, 2012
2:34 pm
@ UOAD……I didn’t say “back of the bus.” I said AT the bus
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It isn’t ME it is my name thief……….I will not respond to you anymore so it will not be ME.
Yellow Fuzz
September 1st, 2012
2:37 pm
Enter your back biting comments here
Told you so!
Drgaon*Con
September 1st, 2012
2:37 pm
6th in the nation? HA !!!! = Supersize that order, mutt
Shouldn’t you phags be down at the Dragon*Con parade?
Athensdawg
September 1st, 2012
2:37 pm
Yep go deep again
Wooten Aint Tootin'
September 1st, 2012
2:38 pm
They (UGA) looked like number 6 in the MAC conference first half…
SCDawg
September 1st, 2012
2:38 pm
That ball was thrown out of bounds anyway…no way he catches it in bounds.
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
2:38 pm
Ugly possession.
Fire Coach Fire Mark Fire Richt
September 1st, 2012
2:38 pm
Our talented athletes are out running them.
But does ANYONE want to argue that Richt is out coaching them?
When was last time CMR outsmarted another coach?!?
Think of Vandy’s coach with this talent; that would be a team.
6th in the nation? HA !!!!
September 1st, 2012
2:39 pm
@ UOAD……check your email
Sad Richards
September 1st, 2012
2:39 pm
We still have issues on Defense . Still the ghost of willie remains….
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
2:39 pm
This program is pathetic!
Yellow Fuzz
September 1st, 2012
2:39 pm
the dogs will never return to their glory with fans like the ones on this blog and the 30,000 that have already left the stadium. Hahahahaha. HahahHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAAH!!!!!
Big guy
September 1st, 2012
2:40 pm
Throw it out of bounds, drop the snap, then rifle it into a crowd. Heisman?
Sad Richards
September 1st, 2012
2:40 pm
Hey Howdy Doody Please hire James Franklin TodaY!
Yellow Fuzz
September 1st, 2012
2:40 pm
Enter your comments here
HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU DOGS?
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
2:40 pm
I just think UGA was looking forward to Missouri and overlooked Buffalo. We’re going to win this game, even though it may not be the 50-0 win everyone was looking for. Bottom line is we’re going to win, and we’ll be 1-0. We’ll use next week to improve and get ready for Mizzou!
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
2:40 pm
Buffalo should have gone for the TD over the FG to end the 1st half.
Big guy
September 1st, 2012
2:41 pm
I hope there’s enough alcohol in Athens to relieve this pain.
Wooten Aint Tootin'
September 1st, 2012
2:41 pm
Bobos offense : run up middle,run up middle,incomplete pass,punt. Vanilla.
Yellow Fuzz
September 1st, 2012
2:41 pm
WATCH TECH TONIGHT IS YOU WANT TO SEE HOW A REAL OFFENSIVE LINE LOOKS
Bobby
September 1st, 2012
2:41 pm
6th in the nation? HA !!!!
“@ UOAD……check your email”
Wow! You two have some serious penis envy regarding UGA, eh?
DawgNole
September 1st, 2012
2:42 pm
collegeballfan
September 1st, 2012
2:05 pm
I note that the jerks in the stands at Sanford Stadium are booing again. Why?
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Good candidate for dumbest post ever. Did you see the first half?
da[01
September 1st, 2012
2:42 pm
Mike Bobo is a horrible game manager, he is a horrible offensive coordinator.
This is not flag football, this should be a SEC team. Bobo is horrible
Here we go again...
September 1st, 2012
2:42 pm
Let Missouri thump the Dawgs next week and there may be a casual conversation between the AD and head coash. Something along the lines of “what’s up?”
Mike Franklin
September 1st, 2012
2:42 pm
First game uglies.
Gamecrocks looked as bad (or worse) for three quarters against Vandy. Commodores should have won that one.
Hope we pull it together before we go to welcome Mizzou to the SEC…