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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5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
1:28 pm
Get a Feel for buffalo? HAHAH
The WEIGHT will continue to help UGa. Buffalo is small and nothing like Boise St
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:28 pm
I agree Dr J Morgan can kick it in the end zone every play! It may mean that we go for it on 4th down a lot this year. Go Jordan Jenkins!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARdawg
September 1st, 2012
1:28 pm
Aaron Murray SUCKS
Be careful. Thats a match up you’ll lose
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
1:28 pm
Georgia about to turn up on Buffalo now
Sad Richards
September 1st, 2012
1:28 pm
we will lose both to Vandy and South Carolina…. We still stink
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:29 pm
Maybe Georgia will have a GREAT Special Teams unlike last year! Swann looked good right there.
gbal
September 1st, 2012
1:29 pm
ack like u been there before SWANN
Senor Coughee
September 1st, 2012
1:29 pm
“Man this place is SOFT!” Not soft, not fond of idiots like “Aaron Murray SUCKS! “
Big guy
September 1st, 2012
1:29 pm
Move Wooten to qb
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:29 pm
I like the play call for once, Bobo.
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
1:30 pm
good call gbal.
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:30 pm
WOW GREAT PLAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here we go again...
September 1st, 2012
1:30 pm
Dr. J. Just calling it as I see it. While not expecting mid-season form, this looks like a dull butter knife. However, in the interest of fairness, South Carolina did not look very sharp either. Tennessee looked good against a decent ACC team (which we are NOT playing). Vanderbilt left it all on the field.
And Murray finally hits an open receiver! Although TK had to slow down to get it. Won’t work against SEC defensive backs.
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:30 pm
Common Marshall catch that ball man!
doggoneit
September 1st, 2012
1:30 pm
JEFF- Rate the offense and the Defense at halftime!!!
nobody
September 1st, 2012
1:30 pm
What is the point of showing Mizzou all of our pass plays? Why dont we just run the ish out of them
Sad Richards
September 1st, 2012
1:30 pm
We look like the same ole coached Boo Boo vanilla offense. Why has the D allowed 6 points to this mickey mouse team?
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
1:31 pm
dawggirl — where’s your sister kerryb at?
45ACP
September 1st, 2012
1:31 pm
Looks like Gurley has a right leg issue.
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:31 pm
I don’t have a sister, not sure who you are referring.
Jeff Schultz
September 1st, 2012
1:32 pm
Gurley is back on sideline. He was just riding the bike.
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
1:32 pm
This CLOWN never scans the field, EVER! I cant believe they havent let another QB compete with this guy. Loyalty to a fault equals what? U got it, AVERAGE. Thats what I have to represent as a UGA fan.
Bobo
September 1st, 2012
1:32 pm
I remember a worse Geogia qb than Murray!!
nobody
September 1st, 2012
1:32 pm
Schultz. That. Was. Cruel. WHAT THE HECK MAN?? haha
joe taxpayer
September 1st, 2012
1:33 pm
Why do we need trick plays with this team. Bobo please just run the ball.
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:33 pm
So far, I like the special teams, offensive line doing well, but Murray can be better and the D line should be dialing in sacks by now! The secondary is in fluxxx! We will need to get better for next weeks game against Mizzou! WHERE IS GURLEY????????????????????????????????????????????????
gbal
September 1st, 2012
1:34 pm
nothing on gurley
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
1:34 pm
Yes UGa is not going to show Mizzou anything. Bobo will do that all year long in every game. LOL
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:34 pm
Defense has got some work to do before next week. But as the announcer said, they have settled down since giving up the touchdown.
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
1:34 pm
Senior, if im an idiot because of an opinion, cool. But you are one the reasons I believe they way I do.
Jeff Schultz
September 1st, 2012
1:34 pm
Aaron Murray Sucks! — You used the “F” word and dropped the k to get through the filter. If you don’t like it, go away.
nobody
September 1st, 2012
1:35 pm
Yup their OLine looks dirty. Couldnt see numbers but it looked like their LT just bent our DE over the pile after the whistle
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
1:35 pm
Controlled media, I understand. Been doing it forever ha.
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:36 pm
Crap, I jinxed us.
Under the Bleachers
September 1st, 2012
1:36 pm
WOW! Nice Run by the little RB from Bulls.
Senor Coughee
September 1st, 2012
1:36 pm
Yes, as I have my opinion……and in my opinion, you’re an idiot….
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
1:38 pm
gotta get that sack Jarvis.
gbal
September 1st, 2012
1:38 pm
heat
45ACP
September 1st, 2012
1:38 pm
Gurley has helmet in hand. Slight limp, favoring his right leg.
Ignition
September 1st, 2012
1:38 pm
Yikes at the Defense
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
1:39 pm
Stop Oliver.
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:39 pm
C’mon, got to get that Oliver kid.
gbal
September 1st, 2012
1:39 pm
our D line is just standing around
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
1:39 pm
#35 is getting schooled
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
1:39 pm
Buffalo’s O-line is having their way so far.
Jeff Schultz
September 1st, 2012
1:40 pm
This like Buffalo’s TD drive — exposing soft belly of d with runs and short passes.
oldbird
September 1st, 2012
1:40 pm
I thought our defensive line would move the line of scrimmage a yard into the backfield at the snap during this game. Boy was I wrong. What happens when we play a college team? Scary.
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:40 pm
WOW this defense looks AWFUL! Imagine that play with Shaw and Lattimore from South Carolina!
J Dub
September 1st, 2012
1:40 pm
How are we going to stop Mizzou? Florida? Tennessee? Tech? Anybody else?
5150 UOAD
September 1st, 2012
1:40 pm
Mizzou’s QB is going to eat this D up it you don’t get players back…..I am sure RAMBO will be back cause RICHT’s future is dependent on it.