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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Ignition
September 1st, 2012
1:17 pm
Did I mention that this performance has been very underwhelming..
Why not establish the run and keep hammering it down their throats instead of inaccurately throwing the ball all over the place..
This is not a championship caliber team I’m watching right now…
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:18 pm
My point is that he is very accurate on long throws IDIOT!
Fair Weather Fan
September 1st, 2012
1:18 pm
Fire Aaron Murray!!
gbal
September 1st, 2012
1:18 pm
now
Here we go again...
September 1st, 2012
1:19 pm
To Summarize:
Gurley – Good
Aaron Murray — bad. Very bad.
Offensive line — thank God it is Buffalo.
Defense — atrocious. This isn’t the best defense in AAAAAA Georgia high school ball. See Grayson.
Receivers, not bad.
Gurley — good
Marshall — nice strong run.
Place kicker — who else could make us miss Blair Walsh?
Gurley — good
Bobo — same as he ever was. Gurley scores two touchdowns and has not seen the field since. Just as I told my brother after the kickoff return.
This team is NOT ready to play at the start of the season for the sixth consecutive year. The defense is getting pushed around by Buffalo. B. u. f. f. a. l. o.
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
1:19 pm
And BOBO is WORSE! LOL
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
1:20 pm
Hey, it’s the first game. Teams aren’t going to look mid-season. SC didn’t, Georgia Tech never looks good, Tennessee didn’t look awesome, it happens. We’ll improve and get better, and better. Just need to tweak some things. We’re fine!
Jeff Schultz
September 1st, 2012
1:20 pm
Aaron Murray S** — Please watch the language.
satxdawg
September 1st, 2012
1:20 pm
HHmm they say easy schedule, mizzou ,up and coming vandy and Tenn ,Sc ,Fla,aub..it sho won’t be no cake walk !
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
1:20 pm
Where is KingDaddy, Dawg48 and of course dWagfan?
Fair Weather Fan
September 1st, 2012
1:20 pm
Good thing this isn’t Mizzu
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:21 pm
If Murray can settle down and complete some passes, I’d feel better. He just doesn’t inspire much confidence.
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
1:21 pm
@ Here we go again, defense isn’t getting pushed around. They’ve three straight 3 and outs.
Borodawg
September 1st, 2012
1:21 pm
Lord you people need to calm down, plenty of game left for things to get to where they should be. Plain silly, it’s like the world is gonna end
Fair Weather Fan
September 1st, 2012
1:22 pm
gurlley in locker room for now. Huh?
satxdawg
September 1st, 2012
1:22 pm
I think gurley was said to be hurt ?
Here we go again...
September 1st, 2012
1:22 pm
We will lose four of the following five:
Missouri, Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida and Auburn.
Senor Coughee
September 1st, 2012
1:22 pm
Murray SUCKS
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
1:22 pm
Finally hit it!
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:22 pm
Ask and you shall receive.
Jefferson Davis Hogg
September 1st, 2012
1:22 pm
Just heard Gurly’s injury not serious and is coming back
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:23 pm
ABOUTTTTTTT TIME!
Steve
September 1st, 2012
1:23 pm
“Aaron Murray Sucks!” Riiiight.
gbal
September 1st, 2012
1:23 pm
there it is
Fair Weather Fan
September 1st, 2012
1:23 pm
Pass was really behind tk
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
1:23 pm
WOW 35:55minuter Murray throws it behind the WR. king had to STOP and wait for a bus before the ball got there.
nobody
September 1st, 2012
1:23 pm
Any truth the Jefferson Davis Hoggs Post??
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
1:23 pm
@Here we go again, why are you on here? You’re obviously not a UGA fan. Go away.
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:23 pm
I wonder how we’d be playing if we were at full strength, no suspensions and Mitchell not injured.
Jeff Schultz
September 1st, 2012
1:23 pm
Murray connects with King on that one, although TK actually had to slow up to catch it. Touchdown 63 yds. 24-6.
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:24 pm
Where is Marlon Brown?
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
1:24 pm
Coach em up Bobo!!
Senor Coughee
September 1st, 2012
1:24 pm
sorry, just mimicking the malcontent idiots….
APT
September 1st, 2012
1:24 pm
Murray?
Under the Bleachers
September 1st, 2012
1:24 pm
The only way GURLEY got hurt was in the post touchdown celebration when his teammates jumped on him.
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
1:25 pm
Whats wit these little dumb ass close inside tosses, we have to have the most incompetent offensive coordinator EVER! Why not just line up in the I and run it CLOWN!
And Yes, Aaron Murray still SUCKS. Hit just ONE receiver in STRIDE, PLEASE!
Ignition
September 1st, 2012
1:25 pm
Get pass, but I’m still not understanding the offense game plan..
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:25 pm
I like the punter.
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
1:25 pm
Morgan may not be accurate YET on FGs, but he can boom it.
I wanna see Todd Gurley some more. I like him. (No homo)
Borodawg
September 1st, 2012
1:25 pm
Yea where is M Brown? Thought he was going to be a big contributor this year.
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:26 pm
SACK!
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
1:26 pm
Defense is coming around now. Just had to get a feel for Buffalo.
gbal
September 1st, 2012
1:26 pm
dominate from here on out
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
1:26 pm
Schultzie, I havent used any “Language”. Man this place is SOFT!
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:26 pm
Ok NOw this is the way I want to see the defense play!!!!!! GO JARVIS!
Jefferson Davis Hogg
September 1st, 2012
1:27 pm
@nobody….That’s what the radio report says…unspecified injury but not serious
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
1:27 pm
Atlanta used to be a much “Tougher” city. It sickens me.
Josh Smith for 3
September 1st, 2012
1:27 pm
No need to jump ship because of a slow start. Dr. J is right, even South Carolina and Michigan State looked really sloppy at times and were saved by their running backs (and a blown PI call for SC).
nobody
September 1st, 2012
1:27 pm
I know we saw the blatant hold that wasnt called, but there seems to be more going on along the Line. Our Dlineman are pissed off every play. Buffalo’s line must be doing something shady.
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:28 pm
Thanks for the report, Jefferson.