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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Hairy Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:33 pm
Anybody else notice that Gurley dropped the ball before he crossed the goal line? Somebody needs to have a chat with him about that.
Dawg Tired
September 1st, 2012
3:33 pm
Well, you sure as hell don’t test ‘em the week after Spring Break. That too is stupid.
GoDAWGS
September 1st, 2012
3:33 pm
How bad is THEUS hurt?
J Dub
September 1st, 2012
3:34 pm
I believe it was Marshall, Big Crimson
Hot Err
September 1st, 2012
3:34 pm
I’m scared about the Missouri gm. With all the suspensions our pass d looks bad.
The Grinch
September 1st, 2012
3:34 pm
Hairy Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:33 pm
It it’s good for Honey Badger…….
UGA
September 1st, 2012
3:34 pm
Especially gripe about Bobo
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
3:34 pm
GaState don’t want nothing to do with Buffalo. GaStatw was crazy to step up.
Riches got to go
September 1st, 2012
3:35 pm
Dawgnole.. If you don’t like the product drink something else. Just sayin!!
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
3:35 pm
why is number 11 on the field.
Under the Bleachers
September 1st, 2012
3:35 pm
Theus looks like a High Ankle sprain
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
3:35 pm
51 — grazi mille.
AZDawg
September 1st, 2012
3:35 pm
Unless we get some new unknown bodies…..Mizzou gonna light up secondary…11 is in the wrong spot on almost every play…scary!!
Rantastic Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:35 pm
Not enough pressure from front 7.
DawgNole
September 1st, 2012
3:35 pm
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.
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And fla!
The Grinch
September 1st, 2012
3:36 pm
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
3:35 pm
Murray is playing defense?!?
Riches got to go
September 1st, 2012
3:36 pm
Oh no sky is falling in.. There about to score again..
UGA
September 1st, 2012
3:37 pm
And Ritch
DawgNole
September 1st, 2012
3:37 pm
Riches got to go
September 1st, 2012
3:35 pm
Dawgnole.. If you don’t like the product drink something else.Just sayin!!
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And if you don’t like the idiots on here, quit acting like one yourself.
Hairy Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:37 pm
It is always better to start your season off against a team like this. Buffalo is playing hard and giving it everything they have. The Dawgs haven’t done that. This must change next week.
Lowcountry Brave
September 1st, 2012
3:37 pm
Any updates on Theus or Mitchell’s ankle?
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
3:38 pm
They should have run that play on 4th down to score at the end of the half.
phil
September 1st, 2012
3:38 pm
This is just sad….
Suspend a few more potheads!!
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
3:38 pm
3 TD’S for Buffalo. Way to go BULLS. Grantham is overrated.
Bad Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:38 pm
Wow… the way the team looked today they’ll beaten by S. Car, Tennesse, Missouri, and Florida. The hot seat is warming back up.
Hero
September 1st, 2012
3:38 pm
Nice run by Gurley but I could have sworn he dropped the ball before getting in the end zone. Rewound and watched in slow motion and he definitely drops the ball a yard out from the goal line. Got away with one there. Lucky the refs didn’t catch this rookie mistake. Gurley needs to be more careful with the ball.
Rantastic Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:38 pm
75
Vandy won’t beat us, but they have a good team too. The SEC may be stout again. Grantham is not a happy Dog right now.
UGA
September 1st, 2012
3:38 pm
Lot of work to do next week. A similar effort will result in a long trip home.
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
3:39 pm
Grinch, It looks like it.
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
3:39 pm
Nole — I have no clue what’s going on in Gainesville!!
It wouldn’t surprise me if they lost tonight.
Riches got to go
September 1st, 2012
3:39 pm
Oh Dawgnole I see.. Your a dawg fan trapped in a florida trailer park..it must be rough..
Bud
September 1st, 2012
3:39 pm
Gurley fumbled! Slowed it down, looked at it and Gurley released the ball before crossing the goal line. The ball rolled into the endzone. Techncially should have been called a touchback, 1at and 10 for Buffalo.
Lakewood
September 1st, 2012
3:40 pm
@ Hero – I noticed the same thing, could have easily been ruled a fumble. I was waiting for one of the Buffalo defenders to jump on the ball.
phil
September 1st, 2012
3:40 pm
Here’s your Mitchell update….
He’s on crutches. A month, minimum. High ankle sprain i would think.
The Grinch
September 1st, 2012
3:41 pm
Like I said earlier, it could be worse – we could be Penn St. They lost to Ohio today and I really don’t see it getting any better……..for years a
Delbert D.
September 1st, 2012
3:41 pm
Lots of whining early on in the game. Some fans those are, railing against Murray. The MAC looks to be pretty decent this year. Buffalo doesn’t look to be the patsy they were thought to be, and Ohio beat Penn State.
Dunkey
September 1st, 2012
3:41 pm
Defense looks weak..
A-Ville Ranger
September 1st, 2012
3:41 pm
Todd Grantham is VASTLY OVERRATED by most of our fans.
To have a defense with 10 or more future pros and 3 years experience give up 23 pts to a bad D-II team is NOT what great DCs do.
The defense has been out of position and missing tackles all game.
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
3:42 pm
BUD…..the SEC refs wouldn’t do that to the dWags at home.
Rantastic Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:42 pm
Haters got to hate. Pathetic losers. Russ gets another win.
Riches got to go
September 1st, 2012
3:42 pm
I’m just saying I have never seen a complete fan base that is so quick to jump off band wagon..it’s time to be positive..
Hairy Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:42 pm
Ohio did it for the children.
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
3:42 pm
Grinch — I’m surprised a 2nd tier BCS Conference Team hasn’t employed Frank Solich.
Bad Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:42 pm
Finally someone other than Murray in the game. Nice run by Lemay.
Hairy Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:43 pm
I can see it now…
Start LeMay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rantastic Dawg
September 1st, 2012
3:43 pm
LeMay’s got wheels.
DawgNole
September 1st, 2012
3:43 pm
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
3:39 pm
Nole — I have no clue what’s going on in Gainesville!!
It wouldn’t surprise me if they lost tonight.
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They’re playing right now (espn). Don’t think they’ll have much problem with Bowling Green. Of course, I didn’t think we’d have much problem with Buffalo either.
phil
September 1st, 2012
3:43 pm
Fire Todd Grantham!!
Riches got to go
September 1st, 2012
3:43 pm
I guess we should hav escorted 100 to quite haters..
The Grinch
September 1st, 2012
3:43 pm
So a lot of griping about the game today. Stop for a minute and flash back to being 18. What do you think Gurley thinks about today’s game? And his family?