LIVE: Georgia looks to make quick work of Buffalo, move on
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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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John
September 1st, 2012
3:22 pm
My takeaway from this game:
1. Defense is good considering the starters out.
2. Young RB’s will be just fine.
3. Murray is just not good. Tenn. & SC and maybe Auburn looks like a loss basically because I expect him to perform worse with a better defense than Buffalo.
Under the Bleachers
September 1st, 2012
3:22 pm
If you are keep your in the game then line up run the ball down their throats or pull your starters and let them throw it around..but not your starters
The Grinch
September 1st, 2012
3:22 pm
5150 TOAD – Penn State is now down by 10.
Dawg Tired
September 1st, 2012
3:23 pm
VA Dawg – Tis team needs some coaching up!
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
3:23 pm
Did Jarvis Jones play today?
The Grinch
September 1st, 2012
3:24 pm
John
September 1st, 2012
3:22 pm
I agree.
here we go again, boys and girls
September 1st, 2012
3:24 pm
Gotta say guys, even with the stress of all this–and that dickless knucklehead 5150–aint it GREAT to be back in season for college football–doesn’t get any better!!!
Dawg Tired
September 1st, 2012
3:24 pm
UGA _ murray is still playing because we do not believe in giving backup QB any reps at all so that if the starter gets hurt, we are simply SOL. And that is the way we like it. WE ARE GEORGIA111
The Grinch
September 1st, 2012
3:25 pm
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
3:23 pm
9 tackles. Not good enough?
UGA
September 1st, 2012
3:25 pm
Jeff, will your print column accentuate the good or bad. Probably easier to write about the bad.
The Grinch
September 1st, 2012
3:25 pm
here we go again, boys and girls
September 1st, 2012
3:24 pm
Harumph, harumph!!!
Hawg
September 1st, 2012
3:26 pm
These guys need to stretch more
Under the Bleachers
September 1st, 2012
3:26 pm
UGA worst fans
September 1st, 2012
3:21 pm
Classless..up by 22 throwing deep with your starters in the 4th qtr….see an injury…just not smart.
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One of dumbest comments yet on an afternoon full of them. You stop trying to score when the game is over!
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You can keep your starters in the game, just line up and run it down their throats, you do not throw it deep, of course where I went to school we learned to show class and act like you had been in the Endzone before and it is not a ” I ‘ sport and the team scored that touchdown.
Throwing it deep tells everyone you have no confidence in your group to play Big Boy Football or you have placed a bet with your bookie to cover the points spread.
Rantastic Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:27 pm
To the trolls blasting the Dogs who happen to be winning instead of losing, have a cold one and chill out. Remember, what goes around, comes around. Can’t wait for your games.
WTFredi???
September 1st, 2012
3:27 pm
Mizzou’s biggest starting D-Lineman is 300 lbs. UGA’s smallest is the center Andrews at 295, Theus’ backup is 320.
Run the ball next week until they stop you.
But I’m sure the 1st play from scrimmage will be a WR screen 5 yards in the backfield. Gotta outsmart ‘em, y’know….
UGA
September 1st, 2012
3:27 pm
Yep, professor Bobo keeps AM in the game for no apparent reason.
Riches got to go
September 1st, 2012
3:27 pm
Lol..I bet 98% of you couch potatoes never played football.. Your not going to show all your cards to somebody you can beat with your Jv team. Why don’t all you idiots just move on and go root for USCw or LSU.. Just plan pathetic..
45ACP
September 1st, 2012
3:27 pm
GURLEY MAN!!!!
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
3:27 pm
Grinch — How are you sir? Grinch is a true dawg, unlike half these clowns(Dr J).
The Grinch
September 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
Let’s hear the complaints about that run….
Dawg Tired
September 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
John – Agree but guess what – The starters will be out next week too! These suspensions will costs us at least 2 wins before this is all over. I have never been that big a fan of Rambo, but I must admit that he is a whole lot better than @11 on D..
Under the Bleachers
September 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
Now that is how you do it if you want to leave your starters in the game. Not by throwing it deep.
UGA
September 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
Girly is a MAN
Red Underwear
September 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
Preseason National Champs as voted on by the Trailer Park Boys. Go Dwags!!!!
Riches got to go
September 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
Another td on an easy toss sweep.. Yeah we sux lol
DawgNole
September 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
Gurley’s got game!
Rantastic Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
Gurley is your Daddy!
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
Gurley better start from here on out! I swear to God!
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
GURLEY!
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
Anouncer just said GRANTHAM should be very happy with the D’d play today. What?
WTFredi???
September 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
Good run,….But why were the starters still in?
The Grinch
September 1st, 2012
3:29 pm
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
3:27 pm
Doing well, thank you. What’s your take on tonight’s game against Michigan?
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
3:29 pm
Stop making things up, 5150. He said SHOULDN’T be happy. Get your hearing checked.
Hot Err
September 1st, 2012
3:29 pm
Gurley is our only hope.
Jeff Schultz
September 1st, 2012
3:29 pm
Todd Gurley now 8 carries for 100 yards and 2 TDs, plus the 100-yard KOR for TD. I’d say an adequate debut.
AZDawg
September 1st, 2012
3:29 pm
hey bozo looky there the blind squirrel found a nut….you Fin idiot….see Gurley is a stud….why don’t you attempt to ruin some more all americans….wake-up stupid
Gurley and Marshall are Studs!!! Thank you lord!!!
UGA worst fans
September 1st, 2012
3:29 pm
Throwing it deep tells everyone you have no confidence in your group to play Big Boy Football or you have placed a bet with your bookie to cover the points spread.
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You’re going to have to throw the ball deep to win this season. If you want to do it well you work on it in practice and….in the game.
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
3:29 pm
Who was higher rated coming out, Gurley or Marshall?
UGA
September 1st, 2012
3:29 pm
It’s every fan’s right to gripe
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
3:30 pm
Grinch — My thought are — We better WIN!!!
DawgNole
September 1st, 2012
3:30 pm
Riches got to go
September 1st, 2012
3:27 pm
Lol..I bet 98% of you couch potatoes never played football.. Your not going to show all your cards to somebody you can beat with your Jv team. Why don’t all you idiots just move on and go root for USCw or LSU.. Just plan pathetic..
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Just “plan” pathetic? And you’re calling out idiots?
Heavyweight Champion of the Earl
September 1st, 2012
3:31 pm
Cool it with the celebration Gurley…act like you’ve scored a touchdown before.
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
3:31 pm
Marshall was the #1 in NC
Riches got to go
September 1st, 2012
3:31 pm
Dawg tired.. How do you stop suspensions? Put them in a cage lol..heck I played college baseball in 92-96..almost half the school was smoking weed.. So maybe the school should test everyone in Athens and suspend the students same as athletes..half the school would get suspended..
Dawg Tired
September 1st, 2012
3:32 pm
Gurley is doomed! He will never be allowed to start by these guys. He’s only averaging over 12 yards a carry. 8 carries for the entire game! Now that’s just plain stupid.
AZDawg
September 1st, 2012
3:32 pm
the stupid TV announcer just said and I kid you not “too bad that 24 is hurt because now he has opened the door for the 2 true freshman” I kid you not…”too bad”….Are the TV guys sitting next to Bozo in the Press Box???
Rantastic Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:32 pm
Brendan makes a tackle and gets hurt.
WTFredi???
September 1st, 2012
3:32 pm
Are the D starters still in, too? B. Smith nearly hurt on last pass play.
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
3:32 pm
All shenanigans aside, Uga will win next week, plus y’all beat S.C.(finally).
The games to look out for — UT, Aubie & Tech.
Hot Err
September 1st, 2012
3:33 pm
Marshall was #1 on scout and #2. On espn