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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1,078 comments Add your comment
PreyDawg
September 1st, 2012
1:48 pm
This is getting really bad. Timeout and then 12 guys in the huddle.
oldbird
September 1st, 2012
1:48 pm
I guess we have answered the question about our O line. We are not good. Can’t compete at SEC level. Four losses this year. Bye Mark.
Jacob
September 1st, 2012
1:48 pm
Aaron Proves why he’s overrated.
Here we go again...
September 1st, 2012
1:48 pm
Thank goodness we are not playing Lowndes or Camden County…
Jeff Schultz
September 1st, 2012
1:48 pm
I hear boos.
Morgan
September 1st, 2012
1:48 pm
Why did Richt get a raise for God sake? Jesus!
J.J.M.
September 1st, 2012
1:48 pm
overratedddd
UGA is AWFUL
September 1st, 2012
1:49 pm
I can’t believe what I am watching!!! This is not the #6 team in the country!!!
Heavyweight Champion of the Earl
September 1st, 2012
1:49 pm
Buffalo DANG bulls!!!
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:49 pm
DUMB Coaching !!!!!!!!!!! A substitution penalty after a timeout!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What happened to the quick passes they were doing earlier? This is why i hate Bobo!
edumacated
September 1st, 2012
1:49 pm
Same old special teams…….
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:49 pm
I never thought we should have been rated #6. Way too high. Now I’m thinking not even top 25.
Cuz
September 1st, 2012
1:49 pm
Lynch delevering some pain.
What?
September 1st, 2012
1:49 pm
BOOS ARE FALLING OUT OF THE SKY!!!
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
1:50 pm
GT Fan, Buffalo shouldnt score twice on our scout team defense. This is horrrible, LOL. Aaron Murray SUCKS! LOL! OH, take it back, LOL
Ignition
September 1st, 2012
1:50 pm
Same sloppy undisiplined football team..
Under the Bleachers
September 1st, 2012
1:50 pm
No blocking…..scrambling…and without a 100 yd return blocked punt field goal….you see a 14-13 score
The Truth
September 1st, 2012
1:50 pm
Look at the other MAC teams today, they may be getting beat but are playing good football.
Big Crimson 75
September 1st, 2012
1:50 pm
Now we know why!!
Jeff Schultz
September 1st, 2012
1:50 pm
And now, loud boos . . .
SCDawg
September 1st, 2012
1:50 pm
So far not impressed with our D…
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:50 pm
WOW !!!!!
J.J.M.
September 1st, 2012
1:50 pm
lol QB 100 yard rushing?
dawginduluth
September 1st, 2012
1:50 pm
Looks like Richt is shooting for another raise and contract extension.
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
1:51 pm
I can’t believe my eyes right now.
FireEMall
September 1st, 2012
1:51 pm
WTF?! Are we gonna LOSE to Buffalo!! Fire Mark Richt!!!
Under the Bleachers
September 1st, 2012
1:51 pm
The BOOS are LOUD in High Definition!
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
1:51 pm
Its getting ugly Mark Richt fans.
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:51 pm
UGA will drop down to maybe 15 after this weeks close win against Buffalo!
Bobo is Not the Problem
September 1st, 2012
1:51 pm
Wow, a Mark Richt team underperforming yet again. I am so shocked. #6 in the country my a**.
Love all the booing.
FIRE MARK RICHT.
Dumbo
September 1st, 2012
1:51 pm
Haven’t we seen this same crap before. Oh yeah, Michigan State in January….God help us!!!!!!! This a joke….if Mike Bobo is a offensive wiz I’ll walk down Milledge Ave stark naked. Oh and the midget QB, enough said about shorty!
Here we go again...
September 1st, 2012
1:51 pm
This is not the 46th best team in the country. Heck, it may not be the 15th best team in the SEC.
Ignition
September 1st, 2012
1:51 pm
Lol UGA … This is not good..
Jimmy Crack
September 1st, 2012
1:52 pm
Ineligible receiver! He hit his center with the pass!
Aaron Murray SUCKS!
September 1st, 2012
1:52 pm
Say something Schultzie, what are u gonna ask the brass?
Dr J
September 1st, 2012
1:52 pm
WHAT IS WRONG WITH GEORGIA?!!!
AZDawg
September 1st, 2012
1:52 pm
Wow this is gonna be another long year!!! Some things never change!!! Bozo play calling is still high school level….We haven’t had a run game for several years and he has no clue today might be a perfect environment to get one started with some amazing freshman talent….Murray is still Murray….very average and will never win the big games….unfortunately Bozo will live and die with Murray….Murray is barely a step above Joe Cox…..Defense looks slow, tired and out of shape…..Secondary is lost….Zordich is making Murray look amateur….Sad!
FireEMall
September 1st, 2012
1:52 pm
This is PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bobo is Not the Problem
September 1st, 2012
1:52 pm
Mark Richt is a blight on the a** of UGA fans.
FIRE MARK RICHT.
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:52 pm
WOW 24-20 at the half! Should I say, UGA is in trouble against Buffalo??????????????
Jeff
September 1st, 2012
1:52 pm
(The point spread is 37½. I say the Dogs cover.) – Jeff Schultz
Words that would’ve been better left untyped.
PreyDawg
September 1st, 2012
1:52 pm
We will loose by 30 to Mizzou
Ignition
September 1st, 2012
1:53 pm
He scored don’t cheat him refs
dawggirl
September 1st, 2012
1:53 pm
For us to play this poorly falls squarely on the shoulders of the head coach, I’m sorry to say.
45ACP
September 1st, 2012
1:53 pm
“Buffalo doesn’t know it’s a damn show. They think it’s a damn game”.
Under the Bleachers
September 1st, 2012
1:53 pm
CMR is scrambling!
Bobo is Not the Problem
September 1st, 2012
1:54 pm
Wish I was at the game. So I could say this:
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
FIRE MARK RICHT
Cuz
September 1st, 2012
1:54 pm
CMR trying to get in on the play.
FALKONS
September 1st, 2012
1:54 pm
Buffalo is outgaining the dawgs on the ground 157-43!!!!!!! WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am shocked man I am going to be very honest here! I cant believe this!
ZinoDawg
September 1st, 2012
1:54 pm
Dawgs are pathetic!!! Buffalo?
Way overrated and time for a new head coach.