Georgia has chance to alter perceptions with one win

Mark Richt and Georgia hope to take control of SEC East with win over Will Muschamp and Florida.

Mark Richt and Georgia hope to take control of SEC East with win over Will Muschamp and Florida.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There are those rare games that can unify a fan base. This is one of them.

Just for a moment, put aside that Georgia’s defense has underachieved and may have a level of dysfunctionality in the locker room. Put aside that the Bulldogs, in a week where they should’ve been focused and in assault mode, made Kentucky look relevant. Put aside whatever it was that happened in Columbia.

One game changes everything.

Georgia isn’t just playing Florida on Saturday in Jacksonville. It’s playing for a chance to change its season and obliterate perceptions about “big game” performances. That doesn’t mean the Bulldogs haven’t won big games under coach Mark Richt, but the results in recent seasons certainly aren’t something that any coach wants slapped on his resume: 3-11 against Top 25 teams since 2009, 1-9 against top 10 teams since 2008.

One win over Florida, the No. 2 team in the BCS, would act like a bucket of Kilz. Clean wall, fresh start, new season. It would put the Dogs in control in the SEC East and give them a chance to return to the SEC title game. All of their goals, save an undefeated season, would be restored.

Is Georgia capable of beating Florida? Of course. The perceived talent on this defense is unequaled by most programs in the nation. The freshmen running backs are solid, and the quarterback, Aaron Murray, is solid and certainly the better of the two in this game.

There’s just all of this baggage. The season hasn’t been nearly what anybody expected. A record of 6-1 looks good in most college towns, but not when it’s owned by a projected top-10 (at least) team with a soft schedule, and that team was absolutely bodyslammed by its only ranked opponent (South Carolina).

“I’m sure it gnaws on Aaron, and it gnaws on everybody — we all want to win the big game,” wide receiver Marlon Brown said. “If we win this game, the fans maybe will stop talking about the South Carolina game.”

Questions about games like this always seem to wind up at the same intersection: What does this mean for Mark Richt?

It’s not a situation exclusive to Athens. It happens at every major college football program, and certainly on every campus in the SEC (save, maybe, Vanderbilt). As many as four conference schools (Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Auburn) may change coaches after this season. Among those who soon could be out of a job: Gene Chizik, who won a national championship at Auburn two years ago.

The sparks around Richt have lingered really since 2008, when lopsided losses to Alabama and Florida derailed SEC and BCS title hopes. Even the 10-game winning streak after the 0-2 start last season didn’t appease all critics because none of the wins came over great teams (Auburn was No. 24, Georgia Tech No. 25 by the Associated Press).

So what would it mean to Richt if the Bulldogs lost? I’m not sure anything.

Richt obviously needs this to alter perceptions by some that his program has hit a ceiling. But if the Dogs lose in Jacksonville and then win the remainder of their games, they will finish the season 10-2 (pre-bowl).

I can’t claim to know what’s going on inside the head of athletic director Greg McGarity. But canning a head coach with a 10-2 record just doesn’t seem plausible – especially if the second loss came to the No. 2 team in the country.

That said, Richt will have to do as good a coaching job as he ever has to pull off a win. He will have to unify his players. One of the team’s co-captains, safety Shawn Williams, vented earlier in the week about the defense playing soft. He might’ve been right. But the bigger issue came when Williams suggested lineup changes, which effectively threw two of his teammates, linebackers Michael Gilliard and Christian Robinson, under the bus.

Gilliard said he “felt disrespected.” Robinson said, “I’m not mad at (Williams),” but disputed his comments and said, “I’ve got to go back to work with him and we’ve got a big game to win.”

A bigger game than we’ve seen for some time.

By Jeff Schultz

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399 comments Add your comment

@DanWeiner

October 26th, 2012
11:10 am

Florida 28
Georgia 7

Buckeye

October 26th, 2012
11:13 am

Nope. Still delusional.

Buckeye

October 26th, 2012
11:14 am

How bout the Honey Badger, dogs?

SEC! SEC! SEC!

Buckeye

October 26th, 2012
11:18 am

Winds at 27 MPH will not help the dogs cause.

I see 4 picks coming Murray’s way. The dogs will have to play catch up and throw it.

I think the term we’ll hear is……………beat down.

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
11:23 am

Threw them under the bus? Not really, he called them out Jeff. Yeah, it should have done it in the lockerroom first. Did he? I guess we’ll never know but, something has to spark that defense. It’s pretty obvious Richt and Grantham are not going to do it

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
11:24 am

Poor bitter Bugeye. You should be a Tech fan

robodawg

October 26th, 2012
11:27 am

We can’t lose the big games forever. This is as big a must win for the program as we’ve faced in some time.

2 keys to this game:
1. Shut down Gators rushing game and make them one dimensional.
2. Don’t give up cheap points off turnovers or special teams.

Both those goals are within reach. If defense shows up and offense stays patient, we’ll pull out the win.

It’s time for Richt to break the Florida curse by winning two in a row over them. That’s been his biggest hurdle as a coach.

Dawg Fud

October 26th, 2012
11:28 am

We are going to get mud stomped. End of story.

Gtanner

October 26th, 2012
11:32 am

Ask the Question

October 26th, 2012
11:34 am

Florida will run for around 300 yards, pass for around 200 yards,
and run a punt or a kickoff back for a touchdown.

We will throw 2 interceptions and fumble once, losing by at least 3 touchdowns. And nothing will change.

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
11:35 am

Jeff

Where’s the W/E predictions?

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
11:36 am

I think we win this game FYI

TallaDawg

October 26th, 2012
11:41 am

@Ask- What’s worse is that Fla. may NOT run for 300 or pass for 200, and they still may win by 17-24 points.

Dunwoody Tailgater

October 26th, 2012
11:42 am

Nice article, great optimistic stance. Now answer this: How many times has it been UGA’s opportunity to “alter perceptions with one win” in the last 4 seasons?

While pondering that question, here’s some more: What made the Gators go from unranked (and barely beatable for UGA last season) to #2 in the country this week? Did they get a bumper crop of experiened players? Did their talent level rise considerably since the last GA/FL game? Has UGA’s talent level dropped so low that we may be lucky to score against a ranked SEC East foe again this week?

My answers: (1) Too many, or every ranked team, (2) COACHING, (3) No, (4) No, (5) No.

banshee29

October 26th, 2012
11:43 am

Think Williams called he coaching staff out more than his fellow Dawgs. GA will win this game, and get trounced by Bama. Same swan song for Richt…good but not great. FL is average..caught SC on a bad nigh, just as SC caught us on a bad night. Their offense reaks. Dawgs will win 18-13

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
11:44 am

Talla

I ain’t buying it. Even the mismatch last year was decided less than a TD. Likely this year too. Richt badly needs a face saving game. It’s this one or there won’t be anymore

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
11:46 am

banshee

I agree and they needed calling out

Mark Richt 4 Life

October 26th, 2012
11:47 am

What does UGA have in common with Auburn, Alabama, Florida, LSU and Tennessee? Nothing. Those schools all have National Championships since 1996. UGA has dream recruiting that turns into a nightmare each season.

Bob

October 26th, 2012
11:48 am

Jeff, thanks for this article. I’m thinking that CMR normally coaches one or two excellent games a season and this may be his second (Vandy was first). If we can score first and our defense holds UF the next series, then we’ll probably win. Unfortunately if we do win, you can almost certainly predict an upset loss to Ole Miss the next Saturday. Hope I’m wrong. Go Dawgs!

bruce benedict

October 26th, 2012
11:49 am

The idea of UGA handling the defensive issues “in house” is laughable- they’ve had 7 games to do so, and obviously neither the coaches or players have had any positive effect. If we don’t get ahead early and show some passion, it will be a major butt whipping. UGA falls apart in big games once the other team gets ahead early.

DP

October 26th, 2012
11:58 am

Of course Georgia’s perceived talent on defense is almost unequaled, with the key word being “perceived”. At some point, particularly with experienced players and coaches, you have to look at actual performance and stop talking about recruiting ratings, potential, etc.

SouthGaDawg

October 26th, 2012
12:01 pm

After the dust clears and CMR and the ‘dawgs come away with the win, I hope everyone who has been crying like a bi@#h comes back on here and apologizes like a REAL man. Fair weathered fans suck!

SC Old Dawg

October 26th, 2012
12:04 pm

Kum-ba-ya – Can’t we all just be friends……

Russ, the Temporary Mascot

October 26th, 2012
12:05 pm

Enter your comments here

jvillebil

October 26th, 2012
12:06 pm

Thank you SouthGaDawg, couldn’t have said it any better!!

Needle Dick

October 26th, 2012
12:09 pm

Shut down Mike Gillislee, DO NOT turn the ball over, and we WILL win the game!

Russ, the Temporary Mascot aka Uga

October 26th, 2012
12:10 pm

Whoa! A blank post. This thing is fast! It’s hard typing when you are a dog. I heard Coach Grantham on the radio this morning and I think we need to take up a collection to get him some new interview cliches. That man is one big, walking sports cliche and he’s playing ‘em one at a time and leaving it all on the field with every interview. I can say that I am astounded he can make more than $750,000 a year and talk like a 13-year old boy. No wonder Coach Richt isn’t worried about losing his job to Coach Grantham.

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
12:10 pm

I like the fact most pundits are picking the Dawgs to lose

Loser Dawg

October 26th, 2012
12:11 pm

Oh Schultzie you dont have to write a feel good piece for the Doggies because you picked them to lose this weekend! They will understand.

DIT

October 26th, 2012
12:11 pm

It’s not so much CAN they. The question is WILL they. This team needs to find some heart!

Vain Jangling

October 26th, 2012
12:11 pm

Georgia’s failure in recent (that is, relevant) memory to win big games is no perception, it’s a big and nasty fact. (And BTW, pointing that out and commenting on it doesn’t make anyone any less of a fan.) You change that fact by winning Saturday’s game, and the next one after that against a top 10 team, and 4 of the next 6 against top 20 teams, and on and on. But, until that happens, the prognosis remains, “Even a blind pig finds an acorn every now and then.”

SC Old Dawg

October 26th, 2012
12:14 pm

I hope UGA wins, and it would be fun to watch them beat Florida – but they don’t act like a team that win these games. The act like the bully on the playground that picks on the little kids and thinks they are tuff. I am sure they are very good guys and the coaches are good coaches; but, when it is on the line they don’t get it done. They seem to play scared to lose and become mistake prone. They make crazy plays in tuff situations. Mike Bobo is a good guy – but they just don’t get it done. It ain’t talent, they got lots of that. gold stars to all for a great effort. maybe next year….

gordonguy1969

October 26th, 2012
12:16 pm

UGA 37
UF 34

DIT

October 26th, 2012
12:17 pm

What’s the sttus on Jarvis Jones? I know that he is playing, but at what percent? Anyone heard?

MontanaDawg

October 26th, 2012
12:17 pm

Jeff,

Yes, beating Florida is a BIG first step in gaining back some belief in the direction of our football program. But, is is only one step. We then need to keep our focus and beat the remaining teams (all of them should be a cake walk) on the schedule in order to go to Atlanta. Many fans, including myself, won’t be satisfied in this season unless we, AT THE VERY LEAST, make a respectable showing and play a good, complete game at the Georgia Dome. In my opinion, if we play it close and even if we lose I will have a lot more respect for the current coaching staff. Right now, I don’t have any respect for those coaching clowns. They haven’t proven anything substantial in years for what they are being paid.

DIT

October 26th, 2012
12:17 pm

Sorry, “Status”

SC Old Dawg

October 26th, 2012
12:17 pm

UGA is a very good second level team along with Tenn, Miss State, Ark, Auburn etc. They were good for a while and will be again someday. right now, they just don’t get it done.

BigJim

October 26th, 2012
12:20 pm

Mark Richt: 2-15 against ranked teams, since 2009! PATHETIC!!!!! He ain’t gonna be Florida! And if he does, it ain’t gonna change that pathetic record much!

bham dawg

October 26th, 2012
12:21 pm

If we don’t turn the ball over which is a big if this game will come down to the very end. If we start to turn the ball over it could get ugly quick. Florida reminds me of lsu last year. They make plays on defense and special teams. Driskell isn’t asked to do very much if we can win the turnover battle and hold them under 200 yds rushing i think we win the game. Florida only had 180 yds of offense vs SC and scored 44 pts. Sustain drives force them to drive the length of the field and stack the box. Dawgs 24-13 defense is going to be ready to play.

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
12:21 pm

DIT

My understanding is JJ is at 100%

Upset!

October 26th, 2012
12:22 pm

Mark this down–the Dogs will shock the world and upset Fla on Saturday! Murray will light up the scoreboard against fla’s overrated DBs! The Dog D will rise up and shut down driskel—Dogs win by 8!

DIT

October 26th, 2012
12:23 pm

Thanks ARdawg – That gives us a fighting chance. He needs to take the game over. I know, I’m not asking for much.

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
12:24 pm

The Gators have beaten LSU and SC in the Swamp. LSU was a surprise to even them. SC wasn’t. True, Jax is the Swamp II but not as hostile for a decent UGA team. If they can leave the bipolar team in Athens, Georgia wins this game. Despite the coaching

gdawginkalamzoo

October 26th, 2012
12:24 pm

If we score one more point than Florida then I feel confident that we will come away with the win.

BigJim

October 26th, 2012
12:24 pm

Hey SouthGaDawg…what are you SMOKING?!!! Are you a Mark Richt apologist? He is 2-15 against ranked teams, since 2009! What part of that pathetic record makes you say…yeah, we’re getting it done, against quality opponents! It doesn’t make you a poor, or fair-weather, fan if you want more for Georgia, than an abysmal, LOSING record!! Maybe you’re just satisfied to beat the Florida Atlantics and the Buffalos and the other DIV II opponents!?! I am not, sir!

Flat Tire On I-95 in Jacksonville

October 26th, 2012
12:25 pm

SouthGaDawg

Lets be clear on one thing; I wont be appologizing if UGA wins by 95 points tomorrow; this coaching staff continues have SC type ballgames every single year and beating 1 top 20 team for the 1st time in 4 seasons isnt going to erase a perception

Go and beat Bama and win out then you will start changing peoples minds not beating an over ranked FL team; a team that doesnt have the same great talent as UGA does

DIT

October 26th, 2012
12:25 pm

“If we score one more point than Florida then I feel confident that we will come away with the win.”
_____________

D’OH!

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
12:25 pm

DIT

His play should make make an impact but, bigger than that his leadership has been missed the last 3 games. I hope he picks it up a notch or three

DIT

October 26th, 2012
12:27 pm

I just don’t agree with Florida being over ranked. They beat the then #2 team in the nation and what was Carolina ranked 5 or 6?? Just my opinion, but they have earned that #2 ranking. LSU won’t lose again this year and neither will SCe.

avalanche in Aruba

October 26th, 2012
12:27 pm

I like the fact most pundits are picking the Dawgs to lose

_____________________

most pundits are correct…Georgia has a track record..2-15, 4-19 are strong trends…same head coach owns all of that…only an idiot would choose Georgia to win this game!

DIT

October 26th, 2012
12:28 pm

Agree AR dawg. He needs to shadow Driskell so he can’t take off and run.

The Poster Child for You are Still going to Whine

October 26th, 2012
12:28 pm

Flat Tire On I-95 in Jacksonville

October 26th, 2012
12:25 pm
SouthGaDawg

Lets be clear on one thing; I wont be appologizing if UGA wins by 95 points tomorrow; this coaching staff continues have SC type ballgames every single year and beating 1 top 20 team for the 1st time in 4 seasons isnt going to erase a perception

Go and beat Bama and win out then you will start changing peoples minds not beating an over ranked FL team; a team that doesnt have the same great talent as UGA does

********************

what a pathetic baboon you are

Flat Tire On I-95 in Jacksonville

October 26th, 2012
12:30 pm

I didnt know that a true UGA fan is supposed to expect…….

0-10 vs the top 10
not beating a top 20 team in 4 years
2-14 against the top 25 in 4 yrs
9 blowout loses in 4 years

I didnt realize UGA football was supposed to be on the level of Vanderbilt

or did I miss the sign walking into Sandford stadium that reads “”PLAY LIKE A LOSER”"”

Realistic

October 26th, 2012
12:30 pm

Richt isn’t going anywhere this season regardless of what happens Saturday. Right or wrong, he will be given next season to figure it out. Unfortunately, it will be a much tougher schedule making it easier on the AD to make a change. Like Schultz mentioned, there are going to be a lot of openings and this year so it is probably best to wait another year anyway. I can’t see a lot of top tier coaches anxious to come on board when a 10-2 coach is fired. And please spare me the “but this is Georgia” talk. Tenn and Auburn are both programs that have done more than us over the last 10-20 yrs. And before you flame me, I am a lifelong UGA fan.

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
12:30 pm

avalanche

Or maybe a fan might. Call me an idiot sans the koolaid if you wish. Georgia will likely win this game. It’s a perfect storm in the Dawgs favor. Now, go back to your high school stadium and your 15K fans in Atlanta

SSIgator

October 26th, 2012
12:38 pm

“It happens at every major college football program”
__________________

But not at programs with as much talent as UGA and/or for as long of a period of time.

Flat Tire On I-95 in Jacksonville

October 26th, 2012
12:39 pm

Realistic

I agree with that; but I wont be surprised if this team loses to Miss or GT after another loss to FL especially after realizing they wont be going back to the dome

BigJim

October 26th, 2012
12:39 pm

Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville: you are 100% correct! 100%!!! Please don’t listen to these apologist appeasers who want nothing more than for Georgia to run the table every year against GA Southern, Central Florida, UAB, and other, sorry DIV II opponents…whikle falling on their faces against quality, ranked opponents! Keep in mind…Georgia finishes in the top 10 recruiting class every single, solitary year but has a 2-15 record against ranked teams, since 2009!!! PATHETIC!! Richt should take his $3,000,000 salary and jump in a lake!!!

gdawginkalamzoo

October 26th, 2012
12:39 pm

Flat Tire you forgot the last two bowl games.

logrhd

October 26th, 2012
12:39 pm

well lets see. what did S Carolina do to Ga what did Fla do to S Carolina? Doesn’t look to pretty if ur a Ga. fan. Could be worst u could be a GT fan like me!

BigJim

October 26th, 2012
12:41 pm

MARK RICHT: 2-15 AGAINST RANKED TEAMS, SINCE 2009!

Jimnalph

October 26th, 2012
12:42 pm

And UGA can solidify perceptions with a simple loss.

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
12:44 pm

logrhd

your logic is flawed

dawgfacedboy

October 26th, 2012
12:44 pm

Saying that two guys should never leave the field is a compliment to their ability. Gilliard and Robinson may be good but if the guys in front of them are great then they need to play the majority of the game.

One thing I’m tired of hearing is guys play based on how they practice. Ever heard of “practice players”????? I played with a few in college. Dudes were studs in practice but when it came game time they crapped the bed…a lot more times than not. “Gamers” are guys who up their play when there’s 97,000 in the stands. Those are the guys I want on the field.

A win changes more than just the season too. It goes a looooooooong way in starting to change the perception of this program.

Can’t fire a 10-2 coach??? Then everybody needs to readdress their expectations of this program going forward.

John

October 26th, 2012
12:48 pm

Calling Charlie Strong….C’mon UGA, that just makes too much sense. And I guarantee you won’t lose a recruit, you may even pick up some from Alabama, Auburn and Clemson. CMR has done the best he could, next year UGA team looks like a mess, the whole defense is going to the NFL. (even the juniors)

SSIgator

October 26th, 2012
12:49 pm

Hey UGA fans, I know you like to “party like rock stars” when you stay on SSI before the game in Jax, but do not upset the SOB’s (Save Our Beaches) crowd by throwing your trash all over the beach like you do at your home games. It upsets them terribly.

Alphare

October 26th, 2012
12:49 pm

I was thinking betting my house on a dawg win. But that’s before I realize that girly hurricane Sandra is coming. Sandra will mess up any/all of Murray’s passing prowess.

BTW, do I have to remind anybody UGA’s D is mediocre, including last year?

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
12:52 pm

Alphare
Thanks but we don’t need that reminder. It’s pretty obvious to most of us.

I don’t forsee Sandy hampering the game. Hopefully I am right

Mitch Kumstein

October 26th, 2012
12:54 pm

60-24 Fla.

And I’m a Dog Fan from way back!

We simply are not talented enough to keep up with them.

Hope I’m wrong, but I don’t think so…

Red Stick

October 26th, 2012
12:54 pm

Georgia’s defense has only played one decent complete game this year and that was against Vandy. I just don’t see them turning on a light switch and playing well against a physical team such as Florida.

Maybe I’m wrong. Nevertheless this is a crucial game for Richt and I’m looking forward to watching it.

Good luck to both teams.

SSIgator

October 26th, 2012
12:55 pm

Just noticed the above picture of St. Markus Rectumus. What a great new self-promotion opportunity – Weight Watchers and also moving up to the Ford 250 Class truck.

Buckeye

October 26th, 2012
12:55 pm

Urban looks really tan!

John, Ducktown

October 26th, 2012
12:55 pm

I wish I had the confidence to pick the Dawgs, but UF simply has our # and it simply comes down to turnovers, penalties and special teams (missed FG and extra points). Every year, even when we win, Florida seems to play a good solid game, and we don’t. We are sloppy, we turn over the ball. I haven’t looked at the #’s, but I would guess that in every loss we’ve had, we probably have at least 2 more turnovers than them and we miss a FG. I think Blair Walsh had some of his worst games at GA/FL. Even in games we’ve won, except Donnan’s victory and the end zone TD dance, the games have been close and should not have been, and it’s for the same reasons, we turn the ball over, crazy penalties and special teams. It also seams like FL scores in bunches and we just never react. They’ll score 17-21 points in a 4 minute period and that either gives them a small lead or it puts the game away, just like that. similar to the FL/SC last weekend.

What I’m afraid Richt has become is the Snyder of K St in the 90’s and early 00’s and Mack Brown. Coaches that just can’t get over the hump (like Dan reeves, Wade Phillips, Marty Schot- all great coaches- just not excellent coaches).

The other issue is that you can’t be in a conference with Saban, Miles, Spurrier and then whatever other top notch coach the SEC hires and at some point not finish 4th or 5th and still feel good about being a top 20 team.

Dawg Tired

October 26th, 2012
12:56 pm

Georgia has chance to alter perceptions with one win

Right Jeff. The same chance as a “snowball in hell.”

AFDawg

October 26th, 2012
12:57 pm

I’m interested in seeing how Grantham attacks Driskel/Gillislee early in the game. Of the 187yds that Shaw/Lattimore rushed for in the loss at uSC, 70% of it came in the first half. The percentage of yds from UF’s offense from the Driskel/Gillislee zone read is pretty large. Limit the zone read to a couple yds per play the first quarter or so, their offense becomes much more predictable. Oddly enough, the Dawgs have defended the zone read well at times this year.

Pitbull

October 26th, 2012
12:59 pm

At least we were not 2-4 at the half way point with a pounding by MTSU.

That would make me want to jump off the upper deck to end the pain.

Oh yeah, I forgot.

Flat tire On I95 in Jacksonville

October 26th, 2012
12:59 pm

Hope Paul Johnson wears a tight shirt this weekend!

Patty McGroin

October 26th, 2012
12:59 pm

Mitch, we ARE talented enough to win against anyone in the SEC; the issue is the character of GA players… whether due to the fact that they play to protect their future NFL careers, are selfish or are just not intelligent… But it’s not due to a lack of pure talent. Also, we never seem to be prepared for meaningful games. We are completely undisciplined.

THE Dixie Redcoat Band

October 26th, 2012
1:03 pm

Still very hard to even believe that a second year coach has his team ranked so high.
And where does CMR have UGA?
DAWGS will probably come out very “up tight”…WIll will have UF fired up.
The weather will beat UGA.

TheSmoker

October 26th, 2012
1:04 pm

Will Georgia Sieze the moment?

Short answer – No.
Long answer – NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

WILL MUSCHAMP

October 26th, 2012
1:06 pm

FLORIDA 55, PUPPIES 7…

gdawginkalamzoo

October 26th, 2012
1:07 pm

I am thinking that if I want to be shocked this weekend I’ll have to hook my testicles up to a car battery.

gdawginkalamzoo

October 26th, 2012
1:10 pm

No matter what happens this weekend we are already bowl eligible.

P_The_Ricker

October 26th, 2012
1:12 pm

Marlon Brown’s quote says it all:

“…the fans will maybe stop talking about the South Carolina game.”

Marlon, why are you not focusing on that game??? that game and lack of effort/execution is the reason why over half of the UGA fan base is disconnected to you and several of your teammates.

pull together and play with some pride!!! everyone knows that UGA is capable of winning this game…..it’s just a matter of actually doing it!

THE YANKEE Educated, Tolerant Marching Band

October 26th, 2012
1:15 pm

It would be nice to see Muschamp stunned and angry on the sidelines due to a GA victory… buuuuut something tells me that ain’t gonna happen. y’alllz.

wastedyears

October 26th, 2012
1:17 pm

ON TO THE MASSACRE IN JAX …GATORS…..38….PUPPIES…..16…..FIRE MARK RICHT ALREADY

Techster

October 26th, 2012
1:18 pm

The Gators will do to the dogs what Clemson did to Wake Forest last night. They will walk all over them. Should be fun to watch.

wastedyears

October 26th, 2012
1:19 pm

IN ATHENS 3 MILLION AINT BUYING A WHOLE LOT

Danny Newnan

October 26th, 2012
1:19 pm

Self-inflicted injuries will be the difference here. GA is well known for starting slowly, having bad penalties at the wrong time and handing teams points from weak turnovers. Dogs lose yet again. No doubt about it.

blue

October 26th, 2012
1:21 pm

banshee; I am not either a SC fan or UGA fan, but the “just like SC caught us on a bad night” sounds like an excuse. SC did not catch you on a bad night, the MADE YOU HAVE a bad night by dominating both lines of scrimmage…point blank and period.

wastedyears

October 26th, 2012
1:23 pm

I WILL NOT BEAT THE GATORS IN JAX..OR IN GAINESVILLE…OR IN ATHENS…I WILL NOT EAT GREEN EGGS AND HAM…I WONT ..CANT AND CANNOT BEAT THE GATORS IN ANY TOWN ..I WONT I CANT ….MARK I AM!!!!!

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
1:25 pm

UGA defense is giving up 24 points a game, same as Auburn’s did in 2010, and only 1.9 more points per game than 2011.

The UGA defense has improved it’s 2nd half defense scoring, and 4th quarter defense scoring. Both hover @8 pts in 2nd half and 4.5 pts in 4th qrtr. If Florida starts slow in the 1st half, they’ll have a tough time scoring on this defense.

I doubt anyone expected UGA to be this good this year at top 20 in offensive scoring and offensive total yards in the nation AND No 10 ranked in the BCS after 7 games, but here we are.

Perceptions are this is a top 10 team nationally. I believe it’s a #1 team, we’ll see soon if UGA beats Florida again, dominates the 1st half in the SEC Championship like last year, and then finishes stronger in the 2nd half of the big game.

Obviously, as a coach that’s had more top 10 finishes (6) in his first 11 seasons that Bear Bryant, Nick Saban, and Bobby Bowden COMBINED, Mark Richt will go down as the best coach in the history of the NCAA.

Danny Newnan

October 26th, 2012
1:28 pm

LOL!! PUT THE CRACK PIPE DOWN, TVDog!

wastedyears

October 26th, 2012
1:29 pm

GOOD THING OUR TOP 5 DEFENSE GOT A REST AT KENYUCKY THEY SHOULD COME OUT AND GIVE UP NO LESS THAN 45 POINTS!!!!

STUDENT ATHLETE

October 26th, 2012
1:29 pm

The game will confirm perceptions. You are what your record says you are. 0-12 against ranked football teams. Barely able to stop Buffalo, Ft. Lauderdale College, Missouri, and Kentucky. Blown out by Boise State, LSU, South Carolina (twice) Michigan State and tomorrow – Florida.
Fla. 45 UGA 6.

Flo-Ri-Duh

October 26th, 2012
1:29 pm

Depends on the weather – 20 + MPH winds equal a low scoring game on both sides. Turnovers will be huge in a low scoring game. Murray needs to get on his running shoes and roll out. He has been told to not run. Time to turn him loose.

Thomas

October 26th, 2012
1:30 pm

Win against Florida= Job Security!

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
1:31 pm

The pressure is ALL on Muschamp who has never won this game, as a player or coach. Muschamp isn’t a big game coach, he’s 2-6 vs. ranked teams after 2 seasons, Richt was 6-2 after 2 seasons vs. ranked teams. Muschamp wins .330 of these type of game, and loses .670 of the time. Richt is 1-0 vs. Muschamp, he owns Muschamp. Can Muschamp change perception that he isn’t a big game coach? Doubtful. He couldn’t beat UGA in 2011 with 4 time Super Bowl Champ Weis running his offense. 1st year Offensive Coordinators do not fare well in the SEC, especially against Mark Richt, a guy who wins .740 of his games and hose teams have finished in the top 10, 20 out of the last 25 seasons (the best in NCAA history).

BlueGator

October 26th, 2012
1:35 pm

The article hits on some interesting points, but makes one argument that is pure fallacy:

“Murray is solid and CERTAINLY the better of the two”

Sure Murray has had some very good games, a few with big numbers, but against ranked teams has struggled, there is no way he is CERTAINLY is better at anything Driskel does….. except for chucking it up more often and throwing picks

GT Lee

October 26th, 2012
1:35 pm

Hey Schultz, when are you gonna post your picks for “Sack Schultz” game?

wastedyears

October 26th, 2012
1:36 pm

I JUST REMEMBER THE S CAROLINA GAME I DIDNT EVEN GET THE POPCORN FROM THE MICROWAVE AND IT WAS 21-0 …SO I THRU IT AWAY GRAB THE VODKA AND WENT TO THE PATIO ..SO THIS TIME BULLPUPS YOU WANT CATCH ME OFFGUARD..I WILL START AT 12.30PM..BECAUSE I HAVE TO BE AT THE POINT OF BLACKOUT TO WATCH YOUR GAMES NOW …YOU SUCK THAT BAD !!!!

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
1:36 pm

Muschamp’s team got -20 yards rushing against UGA last season. UGA ran for 185+ yards. And UGA won the turnover battle. Jarvis ALONE had 4 sacks. And this oline has given up 21 sacks ALREADY, they can’t block anyone, bet Jarvis is excited.

Murray will have a field day, as the Florida dline doesn’t get sacks or pressure, look for Murray to pick this defense apart, 500 yards passing and 6 passing td’s isn’t out of the question.

TBone

October 26th, 2012
1:37 pm

Hey let’s just go down there and take our annual beating and come home. No need for a hotel room, we’ll just drive on through. Back in my day, this crap didn’t happen.

Patty McGroin

October 26th, 2012
1:37 pm

Um TVDog? Nobody around the country considers GA a top 10 team. And as far as your comparison of Richt to Saban, Bryant, Bowden, etc., you neglected to point out the most important stats: Bryant had 6 national championships; Saban has 3 national championships and Bowden had 2.

If you value Richt’s regular season record that much and think that’s what’s most important, than continue supporting mediocrity.

7576DAWG

October 26th, 2012
1:38 pm

Muschamps plans are to create turnovers from aggressive special teams play and then take advantage of Bobo and especially Murray’s attempt to catch up by moving away from the game plan and thus cause Murray to turn the ball over even more . If Murray doesn’t turn the ball over any Georgia can win a close game but if Murray or the running backs turns the ball over the three times Muschamp is counting on then Florida wins by 17 points.
Why was the first game against Alabama and L.S.U. so great last year? Because neither coach was intimidated and neither team panic’ed. Sometimes if all you can get is a field goal , you should feel great that you at least got points.

Joe

October 26th, 2012
1:38 pm

As much as I would like to beleive we pull out a win in Jax, I give us about a 5% chance of doing it. I am a lifelong dawg but honestly, I hope is is a overwelming blowout instead of something close. Just like the coach said, losing by 1 or 28 is the same unfortunately, a close loss will just start the spin talk of “see, we are going in right direction” but hey, Florida is the number 2 team in the country,…and of course, hey, were 6-2 and thats a good place to be. Funny how Florida can have a down year and bounce back with new coach but yet UGA has the “woohoo 10 in a row” returns several NFL guys on D, sports a great QB- or so they tell me and we end up 10-2 if we are LUCKY. Losing to the 2 best teams on the schedule…….time for change in Athens and that will not happen unless we get blownout and embarrassed on National TV……I hate to have to see it but 52- 13 will force McGarity to do something and at least start the process of becoming the team we should and can be with our talent

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
1:39 pm

Florida’s defense is ranked LAST in the SEC in sacks, and 7th in tackles for loss. The front 7 is soft. Look for Murray, given all day to throw, to set some records.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
1:41 pm

Muschamp’s plan last year was to win with special teams, great defense and turnovers.

His plan failed, as UGA won 24-20, sound familiar?

bamaguy

October 26th, 2012
1:41 pm

I think a win would do a lot more than alter the perception of this years team, it would alter the perception of UGA football outside the state of Georgia (including ESPN).

GTBob

October 26th, 2012
1:42 pm

So beating a ranked team every 3-4 years can erase all of the embarrassing losses in between? I really wish I had Mark Richt’s job.

Patty McGroin

October 26th, 2012
1:42 pm

What was Kentucky’s defense rated when GA played them, TVDog?

dbc

October 26th, 2012
1:42 pm

If UGA wins the toss and Richt defers, game over.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
1:44 pm

Muschamp teams are always too aggressive and get burned easily.

His team ranks 95th in penalties, and they give away 70 yards a game due to being the most undisciplined, high risk defense in the SEC.

Hard to win when your team has no discipline.

Florida’s only shot is force 4 turnovers, they just don’t move the ball on offense, ranked 102nd in total offense, only 18 teams are worse.

Relax and play the game!

October 26th, 2012
1:45 pm

Naysayers. Lunatic fringe. Armchair QBs. Pundits. Media. Alumni. Government. Libya. Whoever.

If I wanted your opinons then I’d ask for it. Shut the pie hole.

Now….UGA players just relax, execute, and win. And, above all, act like you’ve been there before.

Newnan

October 26th, 2012
1:46 pm

LOL…. Can someone give TVDog smelling salts?

Alphare

October 26th, 2012
1:46 pm

TVDog,

“Look for Murray, given all day to throw, to set some records.”

Wait, wait. Stop right there, my friend. You cannot throw for this game. Hurricane Sandra is coming.

Newnan

October 26th, 2012
1:47 pm

They have been there before… and almost ALWAYS LOSE!

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
1:48 pm

It’s the same crappy Florida team on offense and defense.

Offense was ranked 108th in total yards in 2011, 102nd in 2012
Defense gave up 299 yards per game in 2011, 289 in 2012.

Same crappy team.

Only difference is they’ve relied on turnovers to win games and been VERY LUCKY.

Hard to keep winning when the team is the same as last year on offense and defense.

Forida’s luck on turnovers runs out tomorrow, UGA wins the turnover battle like 2011, and dominates the weak Florida front 7 like last year, running for 185 yards. it’s the same front 7 who UGA dominated.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
1:49 pm

Tight spiral, and the ball cuts right through the wind unaltered.

Patty McGroin

October 26th, 2012
1:50 pm

I want TV Dog to be a man and show up here on Monday and use the same name.

Alphare

October 26th, 2012
1:52 pm

But this hurricane power can blow up your house, not to mention a spiral football, my friend.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
1:52 pm

Florida is the PERFECT matchup for UGA.

1) no pressure on dline, no sacks
2) can’t stop UGA rush attack (ran for 185 last year)
3) Offense can’t pass (stack 8 in the box like last year and hold to -20 rushing)

Dawglasville

October 26th, 2012
1:53 pm

We did do it the year that Kiffen killed us. We turned it around and won the Sugar Bowl. Like Munson and Dooley, I will always assume the worst. It would be nice to get a surprise for once. Go Dawgs.

JB

October 26th, 2012
1:53 pm

Jeff…..did you say Mark would have to do some coaching? I always see him looking lost talking to Bobo upstairs….and I see little coaching from the man. Did anyone watch the 67 year old Sprurrier against us? And HE WAS WINNING……And coach Boom will be all over that team Saturday. Does that make a great coach? Who knows. Mark normally looks like he’s waiting for a bus in our beat downs.

Patty McGroin

October 26th, 2012
1:55 pm

TVDog, hypothetically speaking here, what will you say about the GA program IF they get blown out? Honestly.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
1:55 pm

Think of Florida like GTech, they like to run, can’t pass, don’t practice passing, and are 1 dimensional.

Richt’s 10-1 vs. 1 dimensional GTech. And 1-0 vs. 1 dimensional Muschamp. 11-1 vs. 1 dimensional team, he’ll lose 1 of 11 games and win 10 of 11.

GTBob

October 26th, 2012
1:56 pm

Hard to keep winning when the team is the same as last year on offense and defense.

Yet they are 7-0 and have beaten two top 15 teams. One of which routed UGA with no problem.

JB

October 26th, 2012
1:58 pm

Is Tech still playing this season?. Do they pipe in fan noise on game day

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
1:59 pm

Yeah, Muschamp is 0-1 vs. Richt.

North Ave

October 26th, 2012
1:59 pm

It seems to me that TVDog is just looking for reactions… Think of Florida like GTech??? LOL. You must be a troll.

Big T

October 26th, 2012
2:00 pm

The enemy of my enemy is my friend….Go Gators!

Under The Bleachers

October 26th, 2012
2:00 pm

The Hurricane/Tropical Storm Sandy is going to change the game and how it is played.
Passing is going to be limited and running the ball a premium.

This has now become a line of scrimmage game 10 x of what it was.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:01 pm

Good point, I was being too kind in comparing Florida to GTech.

GTech’s pass offense is ranked #115.

Florida’s is #118.

Yep, GTech’s pass offense is BETTER than Florida. And Gtech doesn’t practice passing.

GTBob

October 26th, 2012
2:02 pm

2) can’t stop UGA rush attack (ran for 185 last year)

LSU rushed for 238 yards against Florida last year. South Carolina rushed for 215. How did they do against Florida this year?

Eric C.

October 26th, 2012
2:02 pm

Hurricane Sandy puts the outcome of this game up in the air…it’s a real toss-up now

Alphare

October 26th, 2012
2:03 pm

TVDog,

admitted, Dawgs are tigers on paper. But I am really concerned with the hurricane thing. Do you have any stats on dawgs when you are wet? tigers on paper which is wet is not pretty.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:03 pm

Weather will have ZERO impact.

If it was dangerous, game would have been cancelled.

Weather will help Murray more than Driskell, Murray can throw a tight spiral, Driskell isn’;t sure which side has the laces.

Under The Bleachers

October 26th, 2012
2:05 pm

Over/under on Punts is 12

Over/under on Turnovers(with wind and rain) 6

North Ave

October 26th, 2012
2:05 pm

Let’s move away from stats for a second. Florida, like all good SEC teams, play tough. GA is known for being the farthest thing from that.

KingGator

October 26th, 2012
2:07 pm

Brother, you can talk about one game changing everything, but champions are built on consistency, not a game changing moment. I understand your job is to sell newspapers, and get folks to read your column, but as they say,”Rome wasn’t built in a day”. For GA to move in the level with the elite schools, they must win not the “one” big game, but the “big” games, on a regular basis. It doesn’t matter if it’s FL, South Carolina, aka Spurrier, Bama, LSU, etc. Now, maybe they can start with a win in Jax tomorrow, but question is, can they sustain that one win, and their success? Based on recent history, the facts say no. So, one game and one win will not alter perceptions for anybody, except maybe for your newspaper base and the faithful GA fans. Trust me, if a team’s season is riding on one game then they’re in big TROUBLE!!

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:07 pm

Richt will always win this game as long as Muschamp is Head Coach, because Muschamp’s offensive strategy is wrong.

Muschamp is committed to:
1- run the ball
2- stop the run on defense

But uh oh, what is you meet a team who can:
pass the ball

Under The Bleachers

October 26th, 2012
2:07 pm

TVDawg, Have you ever played in Hurricane like conditions?

The rain blowing in sideways, wind gusts up to 65 mph and swirling.

It makes for a long miserable game if you are on the field.

Joe

October 26th, 2012
2:08 pm

Hurricane Sandra: 38 Keystone Cops: 13

Devildog

October 26th, 2012
2:08 pm

Richt,Granthem or Honey BoBo cant seem to motivate our Dawgs,we need a change……! Bring on Kirby…….!

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:08 pm

Florida is 11th in the SEC in scoring offense. Better hope they get turnovers, because the offense doesn’t score points.

LakeDawg

October 26th, 2012
2:09 pm

A huge opportunity for UGA and Richt. Personally, I don’t think Richt has it in him to win this one. I sincerely hope he proves me wrong. However, to erase the “perception” Richt will have to follow up a UF win with at least a competitive showing against Bama.

Under The Bleachers

October 26th, 2012
2:09 pm

The team that throws the ball more in bad weather is the team that will lose.

Kyle

October 26th, 2012
2:10 pm

The only was UGA gets out of Jax without a loss is if Hurricane Sandra hits and the game is cancelled. Other than that, we still feel like we were in a Hurricane…….Floriduh 41 Georgiah: 16

Kyle

October 26th, 2012
2:10 pm

way, not was

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:10 pm

Muschamp has never won, any game, in this UGA-UF series.

Player? None
Asst Coach? None
Head Coach? None

Can Muschamp change his LOSING CURSE perception in this series?

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:12 pm

If it turns into a rushing game, gotta like UGA.

In 2011, UGA rushed for 200 yards, UF -20.

Let’s hope it does.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:14 pm

Muschamp is 2-6 vs. ranked teams. Richt went 6-2 in his frist 8 games vs. ranked teams.

Can Muschamp change perception that he chokes in big games?

Muschamp has a .330 win % vs. ranked teams, only Dooley is worse??

Whiznot

October 26th, 2012
2:16 pm

If our Dawgs get crushed by the hated Gators and follow that up by losing to Auburn maybe we will be able to rid ourselves of the preacher and acquire a coach. The entire sports universe knows that Richt is dumb and weak.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:16 pm

Muschamp promised his team they would get better in 2012.

Defense is @300 yards per game, offense is @105 ranked in yards per game.

JUST LIKE 2011.

Muschamp doesn’t have any credibility.

He didn’t deliver on his promises.

Grant Park Gator

October 26th, 2012
2:17 pm

You dawg fans are so predictable. We’re not Tech. Now run home with your tail between your legs like 18 of the last 22 times before. If you ain’t a Gator you’re Gator bait….

North Ave

October 26th, 2012
2:18 pm

ONE GAME LOSS TO GA IS A LOSING CURSE? ARE YOU AN ADULT?

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:19 pm

fLORIDA IS A house of cards.

Defense:
LAST in SEC in sacks
7th in tackles for loss

Offense:
LAST in sacks allowed
102nd in total offense
11th in SEC in scoring
118th in passing

Coach:
Muschamp is 2-6 vs. ranked teams
Muschamp is 0-1 vs. UGA

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:21 pm

Florida is GTech

Both are top 25 in rushing
Both are bottom 10 in passing

Richt’s 11-1 vs. GTech and Muschamp’s 1 dimensional offenses

Dawg Doo

October 26th, 2012
2:21 pm

Just like 2011?? Leave to a leg humper to use stats to “demonstrate” how a 7-0 team is really no better than the 4-3 team was a year earlier.

Grant Park Gator

October 26th, 2012
2:21 pm

TVDOG- #2 in the BCS with wins over LSU, USC, AND A&M. Get real man.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:23 pm

No Muschamp is 0-6 vs. UGA as player, Asst Coach and Head Coach.

His team always loses.

Is Muschamp CURSED in this series or just a loser?

Grant Park Gator

October 26th, 2012
2:25 pm

If that is really the best you got I am not worried about our chances…Georgia is mediocre at best and all you UGA fans can do is point the finger and blame losses on your coaching staff…

Joey

October 26th, 2012
2:26 pm

Damn, ARdawg, the closer Saturday gets here, the more you sound like you did before the SC game.

Tell me this – what has changed for the good, in 3 weeks?

North Ave

October 26th, 2012
2:26 pm

…as a player… lol… COOO COOO!!!

RNB

October 26th, 2012
2:27 pm

Jeff,last I checked we still had the same coaching staff. No way they win this game and yes I think he should be fired if Georgia does not win and finishes 10 and 2. It’s time for change. The program has gotten stale.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:27 pm

6 out of 7 teams Muschamp has faced do not score as many points or total as many yards as UGA’s offense.

Muschamp’s D MIGHT be a LITTLE OVERRATED.

SSIgator

October 26th, 2012
2:28 pm

Joey -

Feeling better since you quit the Kool-Aid? You sound better.

Grant Park Gator

October 26th, 2012
2:29 pm

Did you beat USC by a score of 44-11? Did you beat LSU? Oh thats right you had a cupcake schedule and still are second in the East.

dawg tired

October 26th, 2012
2:31 pm

FL 31
GA 6

After game, Coach Richt says something about life lessons, boys becoming men and learning from lossess together.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:31 pm

Did Florida beat Vandy 45-3? Did Florida score 57 on Tenn?

GB's Hamburgers

October 26th, 2012
2:31 pm

Here we are over halfway through the season and pollsters, opponents and fans are still wondering exactly what kind of football team Georgia has. While what Alabama, USC, Florida and the rest of the SEC bring to the table is clear, UGA remains undecipherable (a Shultz description). This happens every year.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:32 pm

By the way, since Florida’s offense doesn’t practice passing, guess what the Florida DEFENSE doesn’t practice?

PASS DEFENSE!!!

Good for Murray.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:36 pm

Anyone know what the all time SEC record is for sacks in one game? That record might be broken by UGA tomorrow, Jones might get 4 sacks AGAIN, JUST LIKE 2011, all by himself.

He Hate Gator

October 26th, 2012
2:36 pm

For some of you, you know not the difference between a non-reality blind faith/no matter what fan,a fan who analyzes and understands both the good and bad, the wishy washy fan that gravitates with whatever the most recent game was, the fan that will see imperfection no matter what., or the Richt fan who thinks they are a Georgia fan. I hope Ga of course wins and, yes, it would help to alter the perception that has developed…

Grant Park Gator

October 26th, 2012
2:37 pm

Are you an idiot? Where do you get these stupid, false facts?

GB's Hamburgers

October 26th, 2012
2:37 pm

While it is clear is that UGA remains undecipherable virtually every year, one thing does stand out. Underachievement. So going with what we do know about UGA it has to be a FLA win. But with that said, about once every half decade, they surprise everyone and put it all together. I think this happens by pure accident and in obedience to the law of averages.

Cobb Dawg

October 26th, 2012
2:38 pm

Telling stat: 1-9 against top 10 since ‘08. Add the uninspired play this season and it all points to vast underachievement. I like CMR as a man. But he’s not doing the job that he’s being paid to do. I’ll watch and support the Dawgs this Sat. But I’m not betting on them until they show a lot more than they have.

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:41 pm

Even though UGA has won 16 out of their last 17 regular season games

Even though UGA beat 2 ranked teams in 2011 in Auburn and GTech

Even though UGA beat Florida in 2011

Even though UGA ranks top 5 in apparel sales

Even though UGA ranks top 5 in college football team profits

Even though UGA ranks #2 in players on NFL rosters

Even though UGA has finished in the top 10 in recruiting for the last 10 of 11 seasons.

Be nice to keep the perception high.

Nice to see UGA ranked anywhere from No 5 to No 10 in BCS all season.

Nice to be so well thought of all around the nation.

Nice to beat Florida again.

Just like 2011.

CC

October 26th, 2012
2:41 pm

oh brother!

October 26th, 2012
2:42 pm

what a joke…UF is no the second coming…they are a good football team…that is all..not number 2. They didn’t even get 200 yards of offense. UGA wins very easy.

SSIgator

October 26th, 2012
2:42 pm

“Will Georgia seize the moment”
__________________

Probably not, but it is likely they will “seize up” based their past recent history. Also, as history has proven, having St. Markus Rectumus and his merry band of coaching thieves does not bode well for UGA in a big game situation. But I guess even a blind hog gets lucky from time to time – and I guess I could win the Florida Lottery if I buy enough tickets.

The Ghost of Wally Butts

October 26th, 2012
2:43 pm

So what if we can’t beat top-tier teams?

Personally, I think Northern Louisiana is a wonderful, family-friendly place to go for our annual bowl game.

Who knows, we may even run into the ol’ Honey Badger himself in a Shreveport bar.

North Ave

October 26th, 2012
2:43 pm

GB Hamburger’s facts make a lot more sense than the bias dribble TV Boy posts here… The law of averages is GA’s best bet. It sure isn’t their ability to win in big games that helps them beat FL every 5 or 6 years!

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:44 pm

How good is UGA in 2012?

Like 2010 Auburn team in:
a) Offensive scoring points per game
b) offensive yards per game
c) defensive pts allowed per game
d) 2nd half pts allowed per game
e) 4th quarter points allowed per game

How good was Auburn, 2010?

UGA 2012 is playing at the same level, on offense, and defense.

Joey

October 26th, 2012
2:45 pm

I’d like to run up with one of these SOBs that keep telling those of us critical of Richt, that we aren’t “real fans.” I live 45 minutes from Jax, and will be glad to meet any of you dumbasses that keep spouting that crap. I’ll bring old checks to UGA in the $ thousands over the years, to prove I’m a “real fan.” Let’s see how many of you morons can match my donations to the Hartman Fund.

Since the end of ‘07, UGA has barely been average, losing 20 times, with 9 blowout losses. How could ANY coach with this talent let this happen ever single year. Look it up, if you can see our of your belly buttons.

And be sure and stop by and look at the money I’ve spent at UGA. If that doesn’t convince you, I’ve got a tire iron that will.

Skokie Dog

October 26th, 2012
2:48 pm

TVDog: Thanks for making me laugh this afternoon. I haven’t seen anyone who’s not a politician using statistics to such good effect as you have in quite a long time. By the way, do you know what Richt’s teams’ records as a player, assistant coach, and head coach, are against UF? Do you know what his teams’ record is in games played the week after a near-loss to subpar competition? Just askin’….

Lonnie

October 26th, 2012
2:48 pm

Florida is definitely worthy of their ranking!!!! Muschamp is doing a great job with them right now. But the SEC is the best conference because it is incredibly hard to get up and beat team after team. I think low expectations and return of Jarvis + Defense something to prove will carry us to victory! Let’s go dawgs!!!!

crackhead

October 26th, 2012
2:49 pm

Buckeye = ashamed tech fan

TVDog

October 26th, 2012
2:50 pm

Yes, Richt’s record against Muschamp is 1-0, he has won 100% of the time against Muschamp. So glad you asked, as I love to type that out.

Grant Park Gator

October 26th, 2012
2:50 pm

Mediocre…TVBOY that team had Cam Newton you have Aaron ( Ryan Leaf) Murray…

Roll Tide with Pride!!!

October 26th, 2012
2:50 pm

Dawgs – you are what you are – your defense is not waking up tomorrow as the 85 Bears!

Florida is going to come out and pound – and catch UGA off with a throw, cross pattern or something that will make – or set up and easy score.

UGA is an average team playing a very weak schedule – which makes them look better than they are.

If Tennessee had UGA’s schedule this year – then the heat would be off Dooley.
IF UGA played Tennessee’s schedule this year – then Richt would be on the hot seat with losses to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi State.

Again guys – THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA is ….or should be – one of the crown jewels of college football.
1. Beautiful Campus
2. Athens
3. Great facilities
4. Fanatastic Stadium on campus
5. Fan support
6. Rich Finances
7. In the heart of the best recruiting area (states of Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina).
8. IN the SEC!
9. Tradition Rich
10. Coeds.

And who has UGA beaten the last 5 years worth a darn – a top 10 ranked GT team.

Hey – programs go in cycles – but NO excuses for UGA going 6-7 with losses to Colorado and UCF 2 years ago. And last lyear – the only 4 decent teams UGA played – they lost by being out coached and out played.
And this year – UGA has the athletes, a very good QB, stud RB’s and got totally embarrassed by USCe – losing 35-0 before the trash TD in the final minute. Then the embarrasment in Lexington.

Dang UGA fans – just when is being mediocre acceptable BETWEEN THE HEDGES?

Richt is a great great great human being – I am in awe of him. But his program he runs at what should be a premier football powere year in and year out is only barely above mediocre.

I hope UGA wins tomorrow – but the Dawgs are who they are – and tomorrow, Florida is going to undress UGA and will totally own the 4th Q – mauling UGA’s Defense with a pounding game.

UGA is under coached, over rated, and under achieving based on the stud athletes that are on this roster……. no excuses.

Next year will be Richts last year after UGA wins goes 8-4 with the following losses:
1. Clemson
2. South Carolina
3 LSU
4. Florida

Be glad that Tennessee and Auburn suck.

Nativebird

October 26th, 2012
2:51 pm

Gators roll….Jeff Driskel is just now staring to show the multiple skills and problems he poses for defenses. Think Tim Tebow but with a better arm, better downfield recognition and much much faster legs. Muschamp has turned their D into 11 ball hawking, head hunting, beasts with the beef up front to back it up. This is pretty simple: a 7-0 SEC team against the toughest schedule in the league versus a 6-1 SEC team against the easiest schedule.

TheSmoker

October 26th, 2012
2:52 pm

Since I may never get to say this again as long as I live – HAHA you suck gators and we beat you last year!

Tomorrow this will not be the case I’m sure.

Ted M

October 26th, 2012
2:52 pm

Nothing I’ve seen of UGA this season and the last couple suggests they can win. However for unknown reasons I think GA wins.

TVDog Too

October 26th, 2012
2:54 pm

Like in 1980:

1) We rushed for an average of 250 yards per game
A) We had less than one turnover on average per game
2) The sun would peek out of the clouds 80% of the time when GA had the ball!
B) Defensive points allowed
3) GA graduated a higher % of students than FL!
C) There was more sunspot activity this year than any other!
4) Last 2 minutes of 4th Quarter!

Win P

October 26th, 2012
2:55 pm

Jeff, disagree. Georgia’s high expectations for the season ended with the South Carolina game. Agree with the advantages you pointed out for UGA (running backs and OB)

Before the South Carolina game, I predicted that SC would win because of three advantages…. 1. Home field advantage, 2. better defensive and offensive lines & 3. better game coaching. The same advantages will work for Fl. Add a 4th advantage for Fl… better game plan and preparation.

zbulldawg

October 26th, 2012
2:58 pm

Who knows the out come ? I do know this UGA will play their best game of the year against the gators. If that’s good enough I don’t know. Field goals will be hard to come by for both teams. Passing won’t be much better with the wind being like it’s going to be. Who can run the ball best will win this one & who can complete the big pass when they have to. I am worried about turnovers Cuz BoBo is hung up on the long pass. We must controll the clock & win the second half. But knowing BoBo he will be thinking Let’s jump out the a good lead & make them have to throw the ball. But that could back fire !! Big time !!! I don’t understand why UGA just won’t try to pound the ball at first. But it’s like if the run doesn’t work at first he just thinks we’ll Pass Pass Pass Then the D is tired late in the game. Please Dawgs work on your run game.

TheSmoker

October 26th, 2012
2:58 pm

Hey Roll Tide, I am not sure if you can read, but I don’t think many UGA fans are happy about the last ten years, but what can we do about it. That joke of a coach just keeps getting more years tacked on even though he sucks. I’m not the AD, so not much I can do but find something other than college football to watch.

BlueGator

October 26th, 2012
2:59 pm

At least that TVposter has got some good purple koolaid going, just be careful you might have to step over him on the street before the game starts.

Joey

October 26th, 2012
3:00 pm

“How good was Auburn, 2010?”
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Good enough to win all their games.

Good enough they didn’t get get blown out by a (now) 2-loss team.

And, in 1980, we had a TEAM.

This season, we have stars, waiting on NFL Draft-Day . . .

AI Gator

October 26th, 2012
3:05 pm

@TVDog is such a pansy and simply wants the attention. He’s probably a Tech fan.

If Florida’s defense is so bad, why have they not given up more than 20 points to anyone this year? Better yet, only ONE touchdown in the 4th quarter and that was to Vandy with the 2nd stringers. The best coached 2nd half team in the country! So go bark up another tree you babbling idiot. The Gators OWN Georgia for the past 22 years.

Soup Nazi

October 26th, 2012
3:07 pm

Please, no more posts from TV Dog Poo! NO MORE PPOST FOR YOU!

UGA Insider

October 26th, 2012
3:11 pm

I hope everyone has fun and is safe. There is a terrible road block on HWy 1 at GA FL line.

Alphare

October 26th, 2012
3:12 pm

TVDog,

I know you have all those stats to back up UGA, just don’t go crazy and bet your house on it. You may have a small chance losing it considering the hurricane effect.

Stinger2

October 26th, 2012
3:19 pm

This blog is getting out of control when someone threatens with a tire iron. Calm down people. I am a GT fan but I like UGA until our game with you. Between you negative fans and Jeff Schultz, there is way too much pressure being put on the team. I believe that UGA will beat UF by two TD`s. UF has beaten two good teams but UGA is ready to play better defense than they did against SC and KY and UF is not a good team offensively. Also, I believe you who constantly criticize CMR and Bobo are in the vast minority. You naysayers try to justify your ranting by saying you support UGA football with you money, etc. So maybe you do. However, you undo all that with what you publically say.

crawdaddy

October 26th, 2012
3:22 pm

CMR needs to go! I am a long time Dag fan living in Colorado. When I watched the Bulldogs lose to the University of Colorado a few years back, It was embarrassing! There are a lot of Dog fans out here in the Rockies and all of us were talking smack, certain that we would roll over the lowly Buffs. We could have run the ball on every play and won by three touchdowns! Instead we lose to a team that was clearly smaller and slower. It comes down to coaching. I am sick and tired of seeing UGA players who do almost nothing at UGA, somehow make to the pros as free agents and succeed. Almost every team in the NFL has a Georgia Bulldog on the roster. Yet the Bulldogs, year after year, under perform. Richt is a great recruiter but I wonder if it the programs ability to place players into the NFL, the atmosphere in Athens, and the fact that UGA is on national television nearly every week has more to do with recruiting than CMR. When I first moved to Denver, I could watch almost every UGA game on national TV, with UGA slipping, it seems like there are less UGA games on national TV. I think this trend will continue with CMR and less national TV exposure will affect recruiting. Uga will always get most of the top Georgia players but the big time national recruits that currently chose UGA will play elsewhere.

StAug Dawg

October 26th, 2012
3:22 pm

Yes, UGA has become a second tier SEC program over the past 5 years or so….That is why the beatdown by SC was so scary. They too are a second tier team in the SEC. Over the past 5 years, Top tier teams would include UF, AL, and LSU..(the teams that we recruit equally too).

The Gators

October 26th, 2012
3:22 pm

Univ. of Dogs = Gator Snack

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 26th, 2012
3:26 pm

So if UGa wins they will no longer be seen as the DRUNK FAKE BLONDE GIRLS COLLEGE & PLANTATION of GEORGIA? I don’t buy it.

All UGa fan not attending the game are being given UGa Diploma Paper(toilet paper) and Eggs to decorate the UGa players Cars, dorms, and rental homes for Halloween.

Basspro2150

October 26th, 2012
3:27 pm

UGA 27 GAY-TORS 17

BulldogBen

October 26th, 2012
3:31 pm

The lid is squarely back on the program these days.

That said, destroy.

Archibald Hole Broke

October 26th, 2012
3:31 pm

Mutts lose. CMR will be a full time F-150 salesman next year.

StAug Dawg

October 26th, 2012
3:31 pm

Mark Richt is one of the classiest men in the land. He, however, is the reason that UGA underachieves so often. So,what do you prefer? A great guy that recruits well or a championship contender? The buck stops with Richt as HC. Georgia is far too often out of position on D, sloppy and careless on Special Teams and far too predictable on offense. There is absolutely nothing wrong with admitting that College Football Headcoaching jobs are not for everyone – and definately not for a mild mannered guy like Richt(who wants to be everyone’s friend). CMR would make an outstanding Recruiting Coordinator and/or Offensive Coordinator and I would love to see UGA keep him, although unprecedented and highly unlikely.

jmacs

October 26th, 2012
3:38 pm

The Dawgs, best 9-3 team year in and year out! Unfortunately the 3 losses are the big games year in and year out!

Joey

October 26th, 2012
3:41 pm

Listen, “Clusters stalker,” somebody will have to come to see me to see a tire iron, so don’t wet your mom-jeans.

And opinions are like you-know-what, and I could care less about yours . . .

Beast from the East

October 26th, 2012
3:42 pm

TVDog=Catherine Richt

Joey

October 26th, 2012
3:44 pm

UGA Insider, that roadblock is about 5 miles from my home – they do it every year.

What have you heard about Jarvis Jones’ injuries? Hard to believe he is already good to go – those groin injuries linger on and on.

We need him bad tomorrow.

Go Dawgs!

short memories

October 26th, 2012
3:46 pm

UGA against any ranked team is the safest bet in football. I will take your money every time.

Boise Dawg

October 26th, 2012
3:48 pm

Jeff,

I agree that I don’t think it is likely McGarity fires Richt if they lose this game and finish 10-2… but if Georgia doesn’t have a good showing tomorrow and again looks flat, I think McGarity has to at least consider his options in terms of who might be available to replace Richt. Also, if Georgia were to go on a lose the bowl game again to a Big Ten team we are expected to beat… I think things might get a little interesting in Athens. At the very least Richt is going to be starting 2013 under a lot more pressure again, similar to 2011.

Skokie Dog

October 26th, 2012
3:48 pm

Stinger2: I think that you’ve jumped to conclusions too quickly about those of us who are “naysayers.” I prefer to think of our group as fans who are observant and have brains. Oh, and I haven’t given a dime of my money directly to the U.Ga. Athletic Association, but I have several friends who have dropped thousands of hard-earned dollars into that organization for the privilege of buying tickets. I did grow up in Athens, was fortunate to be sitting in the student section during the early 1980s, and do remember that Dooley’s Dogs were not invincible every year. I criticize Richt and his staff because I see this team show up unprepared to play the meaningful games every year now (since the loss to West Virginia in the Sugar Bowl game played in Atlanta), as well as taking off a quarter or a half in some of the other games that they should win easily. I’m aware that Donnan had a limited upside too, but I think it’s a travesty that Richt is paid so well to do apparently so little with the wealth of resources and talent that are available to him. I believe that U.Ga. could do better with another coach or just as well with another coach earning a more reasonable salary. If the Dogs show up tomorrow in JAX and play hard for sixty minutes, I’ll be surprised. If they play hard for sixty minutes and actually win the game, I’ll be shocked. If you’re correct that we “naysayers” are a small minority of U.Ga. fans, then I’m sure that the majority will be just fine with an embarrassing loss. That might be okay at Tech, but many fans of the ‘Dogs expect better outcomes.

Mutley

October 26th, 2012
3:48 pm

The pressure is all on Richt. Muschamp has exceeded Florida’s wildest expectations for 2012 and won’t be the end of the world if he loses. Richt, well and we all know how Richt handles pressure. FLA-by what ever score Muschamp choses GA-by however many points Muschamp will allow his Alma Mater.

Thogwummpy

October 26th, 2012
3:49 pm

Sandy’s wind gusts will kill Murray’s passing game….and Georgia can’t stop the run—from any team. So, it’s sadly looking like a blow-out loss for my Dawgs. Odds are massively stacked against the underachievers; bet your house on Florida. Dang!

Joey

October 26th, 2012
3:50 pm

StAug Dawg, I hoped back when we fired our AD, that Richt would move to that position and hire a new football coach. He would have been great as UGA’s AD, but . . .

The difference on UGA’s football program in Richt’s first 5 years, and the last 6 are night-and-day. He never embarrassed UGA back then, and now does a couple of times a year.

Apparently he and his Fan-Boy Club are the only ones who don’t notice.

Joey

October 26th, 2012
3:54 pm

Skokie Dog, nice post. It’s exactly what I think, with-out the anger at the Fan-Boys.

joe jenkins

October 26th, 2012
3:55 pm

dogtv is sammy.lol

DwayneL

October 26th, 2012
3:55 pm

Gators by at least 21 points! Bank on it.

Skokie Dog

October 26th, 2012
3:57 pm

Did anyone else notice that that photo with this story looks awfully like Muschamp sharing a coaching tip with Mr. Richt? I hope he’s listening.

UFFan

October 26th, 2012
3:58 pm

If Muschamp goes 0-2 vs. Richt, will he be fired? Probably, all the forums think so. Lot of pressure on the kid. Not like the wundercoach Richt who won 70% of his first 8 games against ranked teams, Coach M has only won 33%. Not good. And the wind favors Murray, who spins the ball as well as anyone in the country, our QB is still trying to stop 1 hopping the passes to the receivers. If it turns into the gorundgame, we all remember how 2011 ended, Ga 183 yards, Gatorz -19. The horror. Oh well, I figure we’ll win more games than last year, and maybe get to another Bowl game, Coach M just can’t seem to get a ‘W” in this series, like ever.

Bingo

October 26th, 2012
3:59 pm

Joey is Bulldawg, as we all know he hates UGA.

Escaped from Email Purgatory

October 26th, 2012
4:00 pm

“But canning a head coach with a 10-2 record just doesn’t seem plausible – especially if the second loss came to the No. 2 team in the country.”

If 2012 is considered by itself, not as Year 5 of a continuing trend, then that statement would be credible.

But as everybody knows, the 2008 and 2009 seasons established a trend continued through 2010, 2011 and 2012 to date: UGA can’t win big games.

There’s another a trend – intentional or not – started in 2011. UGA is playing an extremely weak schedule. All the easier then, to discredit what’s clearly an inflated won/loss record – even a 10 win season – as justification for retaining CMR.

It all boils down to one question: Does UGA want to be a top SEC football program, or is looking like one (based on won-lost record) good enough?

It seems clear that for the decision makers at UGA – and many local sports scribes – the answer is the latter.

With the exception of Mike Bobo and CMR, UGA has recycled every other significant component of the football program. Yet here sit the Dawgs – mired in continued mediocrity from 2008 until today.

With the football talent at CMR’s disposal, year in and year out, that seems to be a pretty stinging indictment of CMR the coach.

After five years, if CMR ain’t the problem, who is – what is?

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
4:00 pm

Joey

How do you mean re: before the SC game?

Skokie Dog

October 26th, 2012
4:01 pm

Richt in the photo above: “Rush the passer? Dang, Will, how’d you come up with that?”

Bingo

October 26th, 2012
4:01 pm

sKOKIE, UMM Bulldawg, no, Richt explained later in the picture he had just said “I bet you end up with less than 1 yard rushign today?”

Richt was right. -18 yards rushing.

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 26th, 2012
4:03 pm

Murray getting Blown by SANDY? That will be a first. It did say Sandy and not SAMMY right?

Skokie Dog

October 26th, 2012
4:04 pm

Come on, folks, let’s have some more captions for that photo.

Bingo

October 26th, 2012
4:04 pm

We got one hater on the board again today, boy, does Bulldawg post a lot of negative posts or what, I do like his clever names though like Skokie, and Joey, boy, does Bulldaw envy/hate UGA, don’t blame him after thew 24-20 loss ot UGA last season.

StAug Dawg

October 26th, 2012
4:04 pm

Joey, I can see him as an AD. The only problem that I can see with that scenario would be his lack of ability to fire anyone. As an AD, would Richt clap and congratulate his new coach on a “tough road win” after beating a terrible KY team? Would he renew his HC’s contract and give him a raise due to a “10-win season” even though the 10 wins were against poor competition and all losses were against competent teams?

Beast from the East

October 26th, 2012
4:05 pm

UFFan
October 26th, 2012
3:58 pm

If Muschamp goes 0-2 vs. Richt, will he be fired? Probably, all the forums think so. Lot of pressure on the kid. Not like the wundercoach Richt who won 70% of his first 8 games against ranked teams, Coach M has only won 33%. Not good. And the wind favors Murray, who spins the ball as well as anyone in the country, our QB is still trying to stop 1 hopping the passes to the receivers. If it turns into the gorundgame, we all remember how 2011 ended, Ga 183 yards, Gatorz -19. The horror. Oh well, I figure we’ll win more games than last year, and maybe get to another Bowl game, Coach M just can’t seem to get a ‘W” in this series, like ever.
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You are NOT a Gator fan. Not a single Gator fan is calling for Muschamp’s head. Quite the opposite, as he has won over the fan base with his outstanding improvement from year 1 to year 2. Lying d-bag.

Bingo

October 26th, 2012
4:05 pm

Yes, Muschamp would make a good AD. He’ll be lucky to have that job going winless aginst UGA though.

Bluey

October 26th, 2012
4:07 pm

Look here. Mark Richt has a .740 career win percentage at UGA.

Higher than Nickky Saban.

BOOM!

Jon

October 26th, 2012
4:08 pm

Skokie Dog

October 26th, 2012
4:08 pm

Muschamp in the photo: “And I tell our defensive guys to wrap both arms around the guy carrying the ball, and then throw him to the ground.”
Richt in reply: “Hang on, dude, I need to get Todd over here to hear this. Hey, anybody seen Todd? Somebody said he’s practicing his choke sign.”

ZinoDawg

October 26th, 2012
4:09 pm

Hate to write this but I ran out of Kool aid and stepped on my rose colored glasses.

Gators 35
Trembling Chihuahuas 0

Chomper

October 26th, 2012
4:10 pm

Didin’t ralize gators offense was ranked #102. Long day for my gators tomorrow.

Beast from the East

October 26th, 2012
4:10 pm

Skokie Dog,
Here’s my take on the conversation in the photo:

Muschamp- “It takes stones THIS big to come in after a guy that just won 2 National Championships in 6 years.”

Richt- “You just need a hug, Will”.

Wet Willie...keep on smiling

October 26th, 2012
4:12 pm

Nick Saban has built 3 teams sport, MSU,LSU,and Bama. Your preacher man has been at Overrated U for what 12 years years and his best win is against Hawaii??? Call use when the pool boy wins a NC and we can talk about Saban (3). 1980…denial isn’t a plan but continue.

Chomper

October 26th, 2012
4:12 pm

Big question in Gator Nation is Coach Muschamp lucky or good? We’re concerned because we seem to be winning off of ball bounces and turnovers instead of sacks, tackles for losses, balanced offense, and so on. without all those lucky ball bounces, we’d be 3-4 again this season.

Dawg Pile

October 26th, 2012
4:13 pm

Here’s what gets me: it seems like Muschamp inherited a roster last year with a lot of the problems that we have right now – soft players with a sense of entitlement, poor team chemistry, etc. What he’s done with that group in one year is pretty impressive. What will he do with a roster full of his own guys? How much better will his program be with players that he’s recruited and that signed on to play for him?

To me, that’s the definition of a good coach – he can win even when circumstances aren’t optimal.

Skokie Dog

October 26th, 2012
4:14 pm

I’d be happy to see U.Ga. winning big games as a result of “lucky” plays.

Beast from the East

October 26th, 2012
4:14 pm

Chomper=UFFan=TVDog=Catherine Richt

ugaclassof2004

October 26th, 2012
4:15 pm

Jeff,

Everything that needed to happen for the Dawgs to get to Atlanta, has unfolded for Mark Richt & Co. 2 weeks ago, it seemed like the door was slammed shut. But now, it has opened again. Richt failed his first test miserably vs. South Carolina, but to not take advantage of a SECOND opportunity? Well I’m sorry but that is a fireable offense. I mean McGarity has seriously done everything in his power to help Richt by giving him an easy schedule two years straight. C’mon man, I shouldn’t have to worry about us squeaking out a win vs. freakin Kentucky! What is the difference between 10-2 or 8-4 if both land you in the Outback Bowl? Our fan base has stayed loyal to Richt beyond a reasonable point and its time for him to reward that loyalty by giving a crap and putting a good product on the field. If he can’t do that the he needs to leave….THIS YEAR!!!

UFFan

October 26th, 2012
4:17 pm

We went from unlucky last year, -12 in turnover margin, to lucky this year in +11 in turnover margin. Our pass offense still stinks as bad as last year, maybe worse, we’re not moving the ball any better than last year. On defense, we can’t seem to get pressure upfront, special teams can;t score a td yet all season, hopefully we’ll keep getting lucky on turnovers. Otherwise, Muschamp might be looking for a job.

Bottom Line

October 26th, 2012
4:17 pm

Winners point to the scoreboard. Losers point to stat sheets.

Joey

October 26th, 2012
4:17 pm

ARdawg, you predicted, and had me believing, against my better judgement, a rout in our favor over SC. I think our ineptness of that game convinced you for a week or two that we were fooled by the easy schedule.

I ain’t gonna fall for it again. Muschamp has an OC who knows how to beat UGA, and he has the best D I’ve seen this year, against actual good teams, not cupcakes like we’ve beaten.

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 26th, 2012
4:17 pm

Bluey
October 26th, 2012
4:07 pm

Look here. Mark Richt has a .740 career win percentage at UGA.

Higher than Nickky Saban.

BOOM!
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I love that winning percentage but I would ask for you to recalculate it. I would ask the you try to calculate Richt’s winning percentage against TEAMS that end the season with better than a .500 record. I think you will be crying until Christmas. Bullies win fights all the time against the runts of the litter, but a REAL MAN wins the fight against the other Bullies.

OrangeBlue

October 26th, 2012
4:20 pm

We tried everything we could in 2011, but Georgia ran for 200 on us, and we could even break into positive yardage on the gorund. That Georgia front 7 stonewalled us, not looking forward to another shallacking. UGA 32, Gators 17. Hurts, but true.

will

October 26th, 2012
4:22 pm

i started the week thinking we were going to get our butts kicked especially after what the gaytors did to the chickens…but i’ve been thinking it and i really think we will win. The defense is going to finally play like they are supposed to and murray will be the difference

CDAWG

October 26th, 2012
4:25 pm

Stinger2, UF has beaten 3 good teams not 2. LSU, A&M and SC. I don’t think UGA would beat any of the 3. Do I think they COULD, absolutely with the right coaching and game plan.
Well the game is 23 hours away so we will see if our Dawgs rise or fall! If the wind picks up like they are predicting that will be bad for Murray.

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
4:28 pm

Joey
C’mon now. I didn’t predict a blow out but I did predict a convincing win. I expected one and am still convinced should have been one. Who, among us really saw that one coming? I was 100% wrong and admit it. Still, without partaking of any koolaid, we should have won that game. We are better than SC again, We were out planned, out prepared and out coached.

With that said, I think we are still a more talented team than is the Gators. Will we be out planned, out prepared and out coached in this game? Twice so close and in the same year? Might be but, I don’t think so.

Make no mistake my friend, I want my Dawgs to win every game no matter who they play and I will cheer them on and keep the faith. It matters not what happens afterward nor no matter how much I disagree with the coach and AD, I will never wish them to lose. Make sense?

FloridaFollower

October 26th, 2012
4:29 pm

actually Coach Muschamp has only beaten two good teams in the eight games he’s coached at UF. His record is 2-6 against ranked teams,

I am nervous, the guy chokes more times than not in big games, and none was bigger than his 2011 UGA-UF choke.

Hope I’m wrong, I do think we’ll score, but hard to imagine more than 14-20 points with this offense, but UGA’s offense is really good, and their defense really manhandled us last year, UGA 38, UF 17.

*BREAKING NEWS*

October 26th, 2012
4:34 pm

Tim Tebow is going to be paraschuting into the stadium.

The Last Real Analyst

October 26th, 2012
4:35 pm

At some point as athletes you have a moment that changes you(Shawn Williams) and people around you get it. Georgia had a moment where other guys got it, when LB’S were called out. This team is to good not to achieve, and I think the blood will boil inside come Saturday. CMR needs t have a moment like this and kill the level of complacency that is now UGA FOOTBALL. Standards are high in this League(SEC) and UGA has the horses to compete with the best. If Mark Richt and staff looses this game close he must start looking for capable ASSISTANTS, if it’s a blow out Gregg McGaritty must start the re-birth of UGA football with a young vibrant mind and set the Standard early. Mediocrity is not a trait that can be allowed.

Joey

October 26th, 2012
4:35 pm

ugaclassof 2004, are you not paying attention to the Fan-Boys?

Richt has a “better winning % than Saban.”

They are the some of the most idiotic, head in the sand, Fan-Boys I have ever seen. They wish to make somebody believe that Richt is better than a workaholic, perfectionist, Nick Saban who is heading for his 4th BCS Title.

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
4:36 pm

If Murray assumes his role as offensive leader and the D steps up to have just a decent day, Dawgs win. Anything less and we lose. We’re not splitting atoms here

Fair n Balanced

October 26th, 2012
4:38 pm

We have a chance. Could be the perfect storm in our favor. We could get blown out too. I’ll still be a Bulldog no matter what!

falconsrus

October 26th, 2012
4:39 pm

meatloaf is a little off but dogs get gatornesia and win big

Cause

October 26th, 2012
4:39 pm

Georgia needs to go after their punter each and everytime they punt. We cant field a punt anyway so why not.

Joey

October 26th, 2012
4:40 pm

“Who, among us really saw that one coming?”
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Who among us should known it was coming? That is the better question, ARdawg.

Oh I absolutely want the Dawgs, and Richt to win every game. At least, give a good showing – come to play. But it doesn’t happen anymore, ever, when we play a good team.

Maybe tomorrow . . .

whiskey breath

October 26th, 2012
4:40 pm

Damn, Jeff I really don’t have a dog in the fight. However Driscall already has won bigger games than Murray. You need to do a tad bit more homework unless you are doing the homer thing.
If you can let go of the homer crap, you know the Dogs are going to buckle real early . You have been in Atlanta long enough to know that. They have always been soft even when Richt won big.

FloridaFollower

October 26th, 2012
4:42 pm

I thought that too last year, Murray had an off day last year, changed my mind, he completed less than 50%, limited him to one touchdown, but we still loss. Murray doesn’t have to play great, we just hope he turns the ball over a lot, he didn’t help us out there last year, so without any offense, we lost, even though Murray had an off day.

Honky Talkin'

October 26th, 2012
4:46 pm

Georgia has only faced 1 team with a winning record this year. How’d that turn out?

*BREAKING NEWS*

October 26th, 2012
4:46 pm

i just pooted

FloridaFollower

October 26th, 2012
4:49 pm

We got a bad reputation on penalties, since we finished last last year, and are next to last in the conference this year in penalties, have a feeling that will come back to haunt us, as the refs won’t hesitate to throw the flags when they know how undiscipled we are.

you figure uga takes advantage by throwing deep when they need a big first down, looking for a flag, might even see a flop there, because refs are conditioned to throw the flags against a muschamp coached team. just concerned.

Gatorhead

October 26th, 2012
4:54 pm

UF has only faced one offense as good as UGA, we know T A/M isn’tr as good as UGA, so we’re nervous, these guys can score 50 points on you in a hurry, heard they’ve set all kinds of scoring records this season. Wouldn’t be surprised if UGA drops 50 on us.

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 26th, 2012
4:54 pm

I thought UGa had NO SHOT after the KentSucky game. I started to change my mind during the week and started to think PMS(pad my stats against crappy teams) MURRAY and the dWags had a Shot. I just read BOBO is still the OC and I spit out the Kool-Aid and got a F….ing Clue.
Damn glad I didn’t “BET THE HOUSE” or “TAKE IT TO THE BANK” when i was Kool-Aid Drunk……

Joe Don Donnan

October 26th, 2012
4:58 pm

All of this “keys to the game” crap is nonsense. Georgia can’t tackle. Plain and simple. If Grantham focused more on fundamentals, and less on his silly antics on the sideline, it would be a good start. Another overrated season, another fall into reality. Another year in the life of Georgia sports

Joe Don Donnan

October 26th, 2012
5:00 pm

and quit calling Richt “CMR” — it sounds stupid.

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 26th, 2012
5:00 pm

Gatorhead…..here is the TRUTH….UGa hasn’t scored 14 against a good team yet.

2012 GEORGIA BULLDOGS SCHEDULE
Buffalo W45-23
Missouri W41-20
Florida Atlantic W56-20
Vanderbilt W48-3
Tennessee W51-44
#6 South Carolina L35-7
Kentucky W29-24

Joe Don Donnan

October 26th, 2012
5:00 pm

and quit airing that Ford commercial featuring “CMR” at the grill. It’s stupid too

Skokie Dog

October 26th, 2012
5:01 pm

How about this one?
In the photo, Muschamp says, “And I tell our punt returner to use both hands to catch the ball, and then to hang on as he runs really fast toward the goal line.”
Richt replies, “BOTH hands, huh? I shoulda told our guy to do that too when he’s back to catch punts or kickoffs. And here I’ve been telling our placekicker to hold his hands out like that when he kicks PATs. I better study up more next offseason before I coach our kickers.”

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 26th, 2012
5:03 pm

Gatorhead

October 26th, 2012
5:04 pm

UGA dropped 24 points on us last year, converted four fourth downs, when Murray had an off day, and Gurley and Marshall look pretty good compared to Crowell, and then Malcome, he terrorized us last year. Murray looks a lot more accurate this year, and if you look at his efficncy, he’s in the top 10 in the country, hopefully, we get some pressure, and force him to throw it up for grabs like he did so much in 2010. But he doesn’t seem to do that anymore.

trailerparkted

October 26th, 2012
5:06 pm

FLA 44 UGA 10

Joe Don Donnan

October 26th, 2012
5:07 pm

and quit pointing to stats for everything. Here’s teh stat you need: Georgia sucks against Florida. Every. Single. Year.

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 26th, 2012
5:09 pm

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Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 26th, 2012
5:14 pm

ARdawg

October 26th, 2012
5:24 pm

Joey

There is certainly that one game (at least one every year) that the dawgs show up with that “deer in the headlights” look. That is generally the FL game. Ocassionally TN or AU and now SC for 3 in a row. I admit the coaching deficiencies but you know, it is what it is.I can’t do anything about it, wish I could

Mike Franklin

October 26th, 2012
5:25 pm

If the Dawgs play to their potential, they will win. If they do not and the lizards play up to theirs, we will lose. If neither team plays well… who knows?

JRW7

October 26th, 2012
5:28 pm

CMR has 6 wins this season, over teams that have a combined 12-31 record, that’s not beating anybody!

Jackson

October 26th, 2012
5:32 pm

I think UGA is due for a surprising win. Only way they save face for underperforming.

Skokie Dog

October 26th, 2012
5:34 pm

Jackson: I agree that if U.Ga. wins, it will be surprising.

Stinger2

October 26th, 2012
5:36 pm

If UGA beats FL, will any of the fans who have made negative comments and called for CMR to be fired if they lose post a message of apology and that they were wrong?

Skokie Dog

October 26th, 2012
5:39 pm

Muschamp in the photo says, “When I saw Urban after I took this job, he held out his hands like this and said, ‘This is the size of the egg that Richt’s team usually lays when they play U.F..’”
Richt replies, “Dang, Will, that’s about the size of an ostrich egg. We ain’t THAT bad.”

Skokie Dog

October 26th, 2012
5:41 pm

Stinger2: I think Richt has enough apologists on the AJC blogs, but I don’t mind posting that I was wrong about the outcome of this game if the ‘Dogs rise to the occasion tomorrow. The point that you’re missing is the TREND of big-game losses that we’ve observed. As others pointed out above, it will take several wins in big games for the “naysayers” to shut up about Mr. Richt and his staff.

Woofy One

October 26th, 2012
5:44 pm

Dawgs by a decent margin. Should be a grand contest !! GO DAWGS

Skokie Dog

October 26th, 2012
5:49 pm

Muschamp: “Yep, last week, we played well enough to make Spurrier’s head just this big.”
Richt: “Uh, when we played South Carolina, he didn’t even throw his visor.”

What

October 26th, 2012
5:52 pm

Alter perceptions. What! FL is a farce too, vs SC 29 yds in first half and 21 points because of the defense.

If GA loses, it’s typical. If they win, Richt is still and idiot that Saban will destroy….again.

DAWG with two bags over head

October 26th, 2012
6:00 pm

Best case scenario, we’re 1-10 against Top 10 teams since 2010. Still a very negative trend. The answer is still the same. Richt can’t win big games. Time to let someone else have a shot. No apologies need.

Stinger2

October 26th, 2012
6:02 pm

What: Have you checked CMR`s record against Saban at Alabama? Just asking.
Also, what is your definition of an idiot as it relates to CMR?

DirtyDawg82

October 26th, 2012
6:07 pm

The team that executes and maintains discipline wins this game. It has nothing to do with who has the most talent or best quarterback or any particular position. The dawgs have executed against poor teams, but the execution rate of success and discipline appear to become rare matched against equal talent. An inspired Georgia team that can maintain any level of consistent execution and discipline will win this game, but the pattern the last few years, and in particular this year is not creating much confidence. In the end we can get frustrated and angry, but if the players don’t mind being discounted and dismissed, why should we. It’s about pride and being relevant and we shall see if excellence and pride in your work matter to this team and this coaching staff. I’m not very encouraged but I am willing to try to watch one more time.

Big Paul

October 26th, 2012
6:14 pm

Easy there Jeff Schultz. Arron Murray is “certainly the better of the two”? Driskel has already accomplished more in 7 games than Murray has his whole career.

bobo

October 26th, 2012
6:17 pm

GO GATORS!!!!!!!

Thank You

October 26th, 2012
6:25 pm

Big Paul. Murray pads his stats against inferior teams and then wilts when he faces a REAL team.

Thank You

October 26th, 2012
6:26 pm

or should I say the entire team wilts as it is after all a team sport.

SEC Fact Finder

October 26th, 2012
6:28 pm

This is a great weekend to be a college/ SEC Football Fan.

The UGA/UF game means more this year than in most other years. It pits top 15 teams and will played with a Hurricane just a few miles east of Jacksonville. The line of scrimmage will be the area to watch and turnovers will be the currency that provides the wins. I have seen UGA play once, and UF play 3 times, both are great teams and The Big Boy( Beef) edge goes to Florida, the skill set people go to UGA. Both defense have a ton of talent and the one who comes in with a chip on their shoulder will win.

The A&M and Auburn game will probably add more fuel to fire on the Plains.

Alabama and MSU will be a good game and some folks really think MSU will beat Alabama, I do not see it happening.

USC and Tennessee can make Dooley feel better with a win and while getting USC off the two week snide. Expecting plenty of points in that game.

Good Luck to you and your teams and GO SEC!

kingdaddy

October 26th, 2012
6:29 pm

Jeff,
Was the KILZ a reminder to everybody that you painted Lilly’s wall & baseboard? Does Kilz come in “powder blue”? Also, if you painted that yourself, you have a pretty steady hand. Just in case you lose your job at the AJC, you might make a fair painter or brain surgeon. BTW, you are right about the importance of this game…

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 26th, 2012
6:44 pm

KingDaddy headed to the Dew Drop?

gator15

October 26th, 2012
6:49 pm

FloridaFollower 4:28??? What in the world are you talking about? We had a one-legged QB last year in Jax and still almost won the game. Comparing this years team to last year is nuts! All Will had to work with last year was Urban’s mess and the (some) crybaby children he had brought in to Gainesville.Well I got news for ya, all those transfered out cause they were not getting their way, and Muschamp wanted to toughen things up and he did.

World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party

October 26th, 2012
6:52 pm

… but Mark Richt is 1-0 against Willy Muschamp,

and Shawn ‘hit real hard’ Williams has the defense fired up.

Brooksdawg

October 26th, 2012
7:26 pm

Georgia will have to unlesh all of their running backs tomorrow to win the game. The wind is blowing way to hard in burst to hit the long ball. I really hope that O-line is healthy and ready.

OLP

October 26th, 2012
7:42 pm

the wind? really? what a dufus.

if the wind/hurricane was an issue, there would be no game tomorrow genius.

the wind will not effect the outcome one way or another.

But if it did, you have to like georgia the way they ran for 10x more yards last year than uf.

And the way the UGA kicker hits all those long field goals, he has a stronger leg.

And murray has a nice spin on the ball to stay accurate, not Driskell.

but no, my best bud is a metereologist and he said wind will have none to minimal impact.

1969 Graduate

October 26th, 2012
7:52 pm

I would like Georgia to win, but we will lose. Florida is a lot better, especially in the coaching department, and on the line.

OLP

October 26th, 2012
7:52 pm

Ya’ll hear all the time about QB’s like the Blake Skaja kid that went out, and in really windy conditions, went 18 of 22 passes for 216 yards with four touchdowns.

No worries.

The Gators

October 26th, 2012
7:53 pm

The mutts better stay out of our swamp tomorrow or we will snatch them and take them all the way to the bottom.

OLP

October 26th, 2012
7:54 pm

Flynn had a field day in the windy conditoons at Lambaeu, setting franchise records with 480 yards passing and six touchdowns.

Murray will have a HUGE day.

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 26th, 2012
7:57 pm

The WIND is Blowing so hard in JAX the DUST might actually come off the OLD UGa National Championship Rings.

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 26th, 2012
8:04 pm

I saw where the UGA fans were chanting TGIF…..Thank God I Forgot it was the gators we are playing. Can I get another shot of Jack?

Silver Fox

October 26th, 2012
8:25 pm

What a stupid headline…..can UGA turn the season around? To what? 1and 6….and if they don’t beat the #2 team in the nation, I suppose in your mind we are just losers….what a jerk!

Dawg_Central

October 26th, 2012
8:34 pm

Dawgs beat this same Gator team last year( which isnt any better). The talent for UGA is there….if they put it in motion tomorrow….Gators are in for a long day…..if not vice versus…aka Carolina game………Dawgs are pissed and they will show it tomorrow !!

Dawg_Central

October 26th, 2012
8:35 pm

and why is a Buckeye fan on this blog……..they aren’t relevant…..at all

Wayne

October 26th, 2012
8:46 pm

Doesn’t matter. They still need a coaching change. Richt is not a top class coach. Period. All other arguments don’t matter.

Dawg_Central

October 26th, 2012
8:48 pm

@Thank You………know the facts before you spew out ignorance about best QB in SEC…..here you go….and these aren’t stat padding teams 2010…..Arkie 253yds and 1 TD….Tenn 266yds and 2 TD……Florida 313yds and 3 TDs…Auburn 273yds and 3 TDS…..Ga Tech 271 yds and 3 TDS……….2011 Boise St 236yds and 2 TDS….Carolina 248yds and 4TDS…Florida 169yds and 2 TDS….Auburn 224yds and 4 TDS….LSU 163yds and 1 TD Mich State 288yds and 2 TDS……….2012 Missouri 242yds and 3 TDS….Tenn 286yds and 2 TDS……..Vandy 250 yds and 2 TDS…………so unless you know the facts don’t look stupid…….cause those arent stat padding teams and Murray does his damn job……..Go Dawgs !!

Dawg_Central

October 26th, 2012
8:56 pm

Wayne……..1 question…….name a coach better than Richt that UGA should hire….????? I’m curious…….Richt is 112-39 (.75% winning)…..7-4 in bowl games……2 SEC Titles…..5 SEC east Titles……..64-29 in the SEC……Finished the season in the top 10 5 times……..with 7 10 win seasons………….and a class act guy……not an idiot or insult to the program….as some coaches are…….so give me a name…..???????

Pope UGA XXIII

October 26th, 2012
8:58 pm

Wish we could, but not with this coaching staff – sorry.

The Perfect Storm

October 26th, 2012
9:14 pm

Gators win and Richt stays as coach. Perfect. If you’re a Gator.

birdo

October 26th, 2012
9:40 pm

Has anyone else noticed that CMR looks like a cow in a field watching a train going down the track? He adjusts his headset and has that look.

Dawg_Central

October 26th, 2012
9:46 pm

and what is funny about this all………Richt is 1-0 against Muschamp……….get use to that gator fans………..Gators are pretend…….dawgs will prove it tomorrow……just like last year !

Thank You

October 26th, 2012
9:48 pm

Dawg-Central: Notice a pattern?

2010
ranked – Ark – lost
5-7 – Tenn – won
8-5 – Fla – lost
NC – lsu lost
Ga tech – who cares

2011

ranked – BS – lost
ranked – USCe – lost
7-6 – Fla – won
8-5 – Aub – won
NC – Lsu – lost
ranked – Mich State – lost

2012

3-4 – missourti – won
3-4 – Tenn – won
3-4 – won

You

October 26th, 2012
9:53 pm

ga boys finally win one against the gators last year and you start acting like tech fans after 2008. Just like them it is back to reality after the sat’s beat-down.

Dawg_Central

October 26th, 2012
9:56 pm

The pattern only shows wins and losses…….if everyone on UGA did their job as well as Murray did his UGA would be awesome……….but I was showing that Murray can have big games against any team….and his stats prove it……you dont throw for most TD passes in school histroy in less than 3 full years because you are a pretend……..no way, not in the SEC.

Dawg_Central

October 26th, 2012
10:00 pm

@You…..did you just start watching football in the 90’s or 2000’s??????/ UGA went on a 15 to 5 run in the 80’s …..so it all comes around…..UGA leads the series 48-40……so lets count all of them…..not just since the 90’s……….UGA has spanked the gators ass more than theyve got theirs spanked………you must be about 22 or 23 years old…..LOL

Dawg_Central

October 26th, 2012
10:09 pm

Florida has compiled an 18–4 record in the series since 1990 (Georgia winning in 1997, 2004, 2007 and 2011), following a dominating 15–5 streak by Georgia in the 1970s and 1980s……………….this is for the children that just started watching football since the flat-screens were invented……….Dawgs are in the series lead and will spank that ass tomorrow too…

Sweeper

October 26th, 2012
10:20 pm

Muschamp is 2-6 against ranked teams.
Muschamp is 0-1 against Richt.

Sweeper

October 26th, 2012
10:27 pm

Muschamp not quite keeping up with Richt so far.

Muschamp year 1: 7-6
Richt year 1 as Head Coach: 8-4

Muschamp year 2: 7-0
Richt in year 2: 13-1

Muschamp’s record after 2 seasons: 14-6
Richt’s record after 2 seasons: 21-5

Muschamp would have to win 7 more games in 2012 to match Richt’s 21 wins in Richt’s 1st 2 years as Head Coach.

And Muschamp has already lost more games in a year and a half, than Richt did in hist first 2 full seasons. Muschamp’s ok, but he’s no Mark Richt.

fan

October 26th, 2012
10:40 pm

I’ve got Florida 31-17, if they starting getting to Murrey it could be 41-17. I do think if Georgia can run the ball consistently there could be a possible upset,but this Florida defese will be tough to run on.

Sweeper

October 26th, 2012
10:46 pm

Florida, with Urban Meyer, had to get 3 turnovers to beat UGA 34-31 in 2010. Even then, in Murray’s worst game as a Bulldog, Florid aonly won by a field goal.

Florida, with Muschamp, saw Murray go 15-33 passing with only 1 td, and still lost the game in 2011, 24-20.

So, Florida can’t really beat a Murray led Georgia team, unless Georgia gives it away with 3 or more turnovers.

Murray doesn’t do that anymore, Georgia wins 31-14.

ha

October 26th, 2012
10:47 pm

hahahaha!!!! HAHAHA!!!!

ha

October 26th, 2012
10:47 pm

professional a$$hats you all are in Athens. HAHAHAHAHA

ha

October 26th, 2012
10:50 pm

He may not be Marc Richt but he is gonna beat your BEWLDAWG A$$.
You people are the most pin headed small minded group of primates on the planet. This is like killing ants with a magnifying lens.

ha

October 26th, 2012
10:53 pm

Sunday when you wake up and realize that you have wasted all that money at walmart buying BEWLDAWG gear and that you are a slave to a bunch of 19 year old events planning majors in a half a$$ school in GAWGA, I may even shed a tear for you.

Charlie Strong

October 26th, 2012
10:56 pm

Better hire me quick, or I’m on my way to Arkansas.

Kristina Hendricks

October 26th, 2012
11:05 pm

I owe my success to my hair.

Kirby Smart

October 26th, 2012
11:08 pm

Better hire me quick, or I’m on my way to Tennessee.

Larry

October 26th, 2012
11:09 pm

Will Aaron Muray ever come up big in a big game?

Papa Smurf

October 27th, 2012
12:43 am

Enter your comments here

valdosta native

October 27th, 2012
1:00 am

I wonder the same questions someone posted earlier. Who would be better equipped to coach the University of Georgia Football team? Richt is a wonderful man and probably does good for the players he has in preparing them for life after college. Am I satisfied with season of heartbreak and no NC or SEC Championships, yes. But the man has given a lot to the program, more that can be quantified in statistics, and folks, the statistics aren’t that bad considering the rest of the league. In all honesty, the man should probably be the HC at MS ST or OLE MISS…and do well there. He might have reached his ceiling at UGA. I think this game tomorrow will be a defining moment in his tenure a UGA and how the program as a whole wants to progress in the future. I’d to see one with him in it, but would be willing to see him ousted to reach a higher ceiling without losing the intangibles that he provides now for the program…integrity, stability, and class. Here’s to hoping the Dawgs come out on top tomorrow. Commit the the “G”

Perry

October 27th, 2012
1:32 am

Really? Really you wrote this garbage? You gave all the reasons in the world why they won’t win. And they won’t. Same reasons why the braves always lose 2 or 3 out of 3 against the top al contenders. Or the falcons choke in the playoffs. They are overmatched.

Vegas is right more than wrong. And most fav in 6+ point games cover. Look it up.
And you completely ignore the storm in the area??? huh??? Nice DD js moron. Passing will be nearly impossible tomorrow aside from short dunky doo types.
UF 29
ga 17

2012-1980=

October 27th, 2012
1:36 am

Sooooo m’er f’ing loooong agoooooooo
Keep dreaming redneckers
LMAO

Pamela

October 27th, 2012
1:39 am

Um Jeff can you remind me again what is Georgia’s record against Florida the past 20 years? TY!! XoXo

Pamela

sam

October 27th, 2012
2:19 am

The freshmen backs have been beat up the last two games. I know they do not have Malcome or Samuel ready to pound UF if we get a lead. It just seems that the Freshmen have not done too well against the likes of SC and UK. Looked great against podunk u. What a waste of a kids career with Samuel.

Ty

October 27th, 2012
2:27 am

The problem is not Murray. The problem is that Murray has done so well that the emphasis from the coaches has been on his ability to pass and not the rest of the team, i.e. the offensive line, the running game, use of the ball control during the whole game, defense being on the field so long because many times the offense does score quickly. If UFgets a lead late, forget it. If UGa gets a lead late watch out, Richt and Bobo will sit on the ball and not use the running game well and UF will be in a position to catch up. Seems like a pattern UGA has shown in recent years.

Silly

October 27th, 2012
2:44 am

We are not fair weather fans, we are real fans who see the obvious. We will lose, not because of the players, because of their coach. But that is okay for most of you on here as long as we beat GT right?
too much talent to be soooo BAD! Has been over 30 years since we won the NC, can we do it again before i die, or is this mediocre team play good enough for you?

Back to the future

October 27th, 2012
2:47 am

1st down, dive play, second down reverse to Mitchell, 3rd down incomplete or drop by KING, Punt, punt return for a touchdown….the Rout begins!
coaches looking dazed, players have already got on the bus to Athens, Fans stuck to watch another beat down, recruits watch beat down and coach keeps his job and does it all again next year!

Go Dawgs!

Thomas Brown

October 27th, 2012
2:51 am

Mark Richt is The SEC Coach of the Year. In the Red and Black student-newspaper today, Florida fans ran an ad pointing out that Richt has won 1 game and lost 10 games against teams ranked at game time in the Top 10 over the current 5-Year Mark Richt era. Of course, we all know that he has Lost 10 SEC games in a row against teams who put-up a winning SEC Record; he’s lost 16 of the last 18 games against teams who made any top 25 poll; he lost 14 of the last 17 games against teams who made the Top 10. He has in addition 65 scholarship recruits plus 1 transfer-in who can play out of the 107 he signed to play 2012. And, he had to Suspend 10 players all for multiple games this season : (1) Kolton Houston NCAA violation all of 2011 and 2012, (2) Zander Ogletree half a season 6 games unspecified (3) Alec Ogletree 4 games, (4) (5) and (6) Nick Marshall, Sanford Seay and Chris Sanders kicked-off the team for stealing $ 500 cash and other valuables from their own teammates whom Mark Richt did not even call the Police about according to the Chief of Police, (7) Chase Vasser 2 games DUI, (8) Sanders Commings 2 games (9) Bacarri Rambo 4 games and (10) Isaiah Crowell kicked-off the team after 3 suspensions; and none of these 10 suspended scholarship recruits are counted in the 25-other scholarship recruits he brought here for 2012 season whom he has also either kicked-off, forced-out, transferred-out or flunked-out. But, with the # 108 Strength of Schedule all 2012 season including all 12 opponents, his Official NCAA Strength of Schedule should award him with an 11-2 season record in a 14-game season. Either that, or 11-3. I believe if a man can accomplish all this at a Top 10 All-Time Football Program in Wins and keep his $ 3 million dollar a year job, that he should be Awarded the Coach of The Year in The SEC. He’s absolutely earned it. I’ve documented in detail every word. What do you think ? Obliterates all this by beating Florida ? I think not, Jeff Schultz.

Game Changer

October 27th, 2012
7:15 am

This game is huge for the UGA football program and its future. A loss and UGA FOOTBALL survives through the 2012 season and then starts crumbling for many years until top to bottom changes occur. A win gives us all hopes of a surprise SEC Championship Game and a shot at the NC and then crumbling starts 2013.

This is the last shot we have to compete for many years to come, the poor leadership and accountability of our OVER PAID AD and Coaching Staff will take its toll

LakeDawg

October 27th, 2012
7:23 am

Roll Tide with Pride!!! @ October 26th, 2012
2:50 pm

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

Wet Willie...keep on smiling

October 27th, 2012
7:45 am

Mark Richt is on the clock no doubt. He has to win this game today. USCe beat the shat out of him and stole his only free lose token a couple of weeks back. “You’re time to jump in the pool Mark and don’t forget to hold your nose”. Mark liked he results of Lee Corso’s dive so lets see if Mark can perform as well.

Miss State is going to take Bama to the limit tonight and could even win. No way Bama will cover that spread.

Jeff

October 27th, 2012
8:05 am

Fire the Athletic Director. He tied his wagon to CMR. Get rid of the AD and his replacement will have no illusions about expectations. Everything that CMR has asked for has been provided and the results have been the same. Sick of the excuses and wait until next year.

World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party

October 27th, 2012
8:07 am

Georgia has a chance to defend the SEC East title.

muschamp that.

Delray Beach Dawg

October 27th, 2012
8:10 am

Here’s my take on the top 5 comments from defeated dog fans…

No. 1 comment will be fire Mark Richt
No. 2 we will get them next year
No. 3 we are gonna kill Tech
No. 4 we need to have the game in Athens
No. 5 we suck!

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No. 6 the stars weren’t aligned properly to favor the dawgs
No. 7 Florida just got lucky
No. 8 The wind mussed up Richt’s hair
No. 9 Richt was exhausted from doing truck commercials the day before
No. 10 Jan Kemp

North by Southeast

October 27th, 2012
8:15 am

“Body slammed” by SC is putting it mildly, but the “strategy” of a soft schedule seems to have fooled some BCS voters. Gators will put an end to that.

World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party

October 27th, 2012
8:15 am

Shawn ‘hit real hard’ Williams woke up the Dawg Defense.

muschamp that.

King Gator

October 27th, 2012
8:30 am

5 o’clock somewhere!

UF 31
GA 13

Me- silly &happy

Ga8TR

October 27th, 2012
8:50 am

One thing is certain. CBS will replay Belue-to-Scott and Herschel clips today. Of course, to today’s high school recruits, that would have been like playing Doak Walker clips back when Herschel played. Totally irrelevant. But hey, that’s UGA. The past is all you’ve got….

Hater

October 27th, 2012
9:28 am

UGA has no shot. Our players are soft losers. Our coaches are stupid. Our fans are delusional. But I don’t live in Florida…so I’m pretty much winning at life.

Rick in Macon

October 27th, 2012
9:38 am

Forget it Schultz, ain’t gonna happen. Florida by 20.

Jimbo

October 27th, 2012
9:46 am

Jeff put this in your pipe and smoke it, ponder on it a while, then give us your thoughts. Could this happen, Coach Richt retires within the next couple years, maybe after this season, and Bobo is named head coach.

Vance

October 27th, 2012
9:55 am

I could not agree with your analysis more that this is a huge game…for Richt and for Murray. While I don’t think Richt will be gone right away if we lose this game, which I think we will, but the flames of his critics will grow. His legacy, along with Murray’s with a loss, will be amost but not quite there. If fans are content with that level of performance, with an occasional divisional championship, then he stays. If they demand a conference title with hopes for a BCS title, then Richt goes, eventually. These are goals Richt has had, but somehow cannot deliver with all of the talent and coaching changes he has made. So, to say a win today would be big for him, and for Murray, is dead on point.

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 27th, 2012
10:08 am

Bobo will NEVER be a head Coach at a college that matters.

King Gator

October 27th, 2012
10:11 am

Yawn, Gators win as usual Dawg fans get on comment board and call for CMR’s head. Nothing to see here, move along… Go Gators!

DogsRoll

October 27th, 2012
10:22 am

dogs pull the upset–they will shock the world. Fla’s overrated—Dogs 27-Fla 13!! Dogs win the east!!!

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 27th, 2012
10:33 am

It is Game Day…..get your Gangnam Style on………

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60MQ3AG1c8o

Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.

October 27th, 2012
10:36 am

DogsRoll……WHAT SEC team ISN’T/hasn’t benn OVERRATED?
LSU
UGA
USC
Miss ST
ArkieSaw
Florida
Texas A&M

pb

October 27th, 2012
10:45 am

What in the he**% is Gangnam Style ? And what has it to do with football? If you are only slightly loved by Jeff Schulz, you are lucky. He is more tolerant of disagreement than the others you mention. UGA wil bite dust once again, proving cannot win big games.

jelly

October 27th, 2012
10:52 am

What pb said.

King Gator

October 27th, 2012
10:57 am

I thought that video was when Georgia scored that touchdown. Dawgs dance and high dive, Gators win BCS titles. Go Gators!

DawgNole

October 27th, 2012
11:30 am

Patty McGroin
October 26th, 2012
1:50 pm

I want TV Dog to be a man and show up here on Monday and use the same name.
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Keep dreamin’. It’ll never happen.

tripwire

October 27th, 2012
11:39 am

I pick the Dawgs to win,but not with out a fight. They have the most big time players! Fla needs to be exposed as an average team at best. The Gamecocks had a ton of players with a stomach virus,also
Clowney and Lattimore were not 100%, and Kelsey Quarles, a key interior lineman stayed in Columbia.,Just sayin!

NCDawg

October 27th, 2012
11:43 am

For all of you that are saying that this game will not erase the past failures, you are correct. But that does not mean that this game is not a pivotal moment for the program. You can’t erase past mistakes. In fact, nothing you can do can make up for them. All that is left is moving forward and trying to not make the same mistakes again.
This game could be a turning point. In 2002, it was the hobnail boot. Tennessee had owned the Dawgs for years but we finally got over the hump and won. Today is an opportunity. We can possibly mark the end of the Gator dominance in this series by beating them for a second year in a row. We can also change National perceptions about our program. Everyone saw UF beat up LSU and SC. If we look good beating UF, it will do alot for dispelling our under achiever reputation.
It is for this reason that I have repeated said that if the Dawgs lose today… by touchdowns or a measly FG… it is time for a culture change in Athens.
Programs can get momentum too. Just like a big turn over can shift the momentum of a game, winning a game of this importance can shift the momentum of a program. That is what I’m looking for. A win could be the end of the “can’t win the big one” pall that has hung over our beloved Dawgs for the past few years. A loss… well that is just not acceptable any more.

DawgNole

October 27th, 2012
11:50 am

GTBob
October 26th, 2012
2:02 pm

LSU rushed for 238 yards against Florida last year. South Carolina rushed for 215. How did they do against Florida this year?
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After dissing fla all season despite my admonitions, now you’re suddenly tooting the gators’ horn. You and Thomas Brown. What a couple.

NCDawg

October 27th, 2012
11:58 am

Ok, for those of you that say one win can’t erase what has happened the past few years, you are correct. Nothing can ever “make up for” past mistakes. That is why there is only looking forward and doing your best to not make those mistakes again.
This game can be a program changer just like the hobnail boot was in 2002. Goff and Donnan got us in the “can’t win the big game” reputation for years. Beating Tennessee, in Neyland, got us over that hump. The Dawgs have that opportunity today. Win and we can alter “national” perceptions of our program as well. It can lead to a momentum shift for the program.
It is also for this reason that I have said for weeks that if the Dawgs lose, by touchdowns or by a measly FG, it is time for a culture change in Athens. The program is being killed by the national perception of softness and the inability to win big games. Losing today would be almost like driving the last nail into the coffin. Forget about what happened to Tennessee. We can get a top notch coach with our resources. The question is whether CMR can prove he is still that coach. This game is a referendum on his tenure at Georgia. Win and build… lose and say good bye.

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October 27th, 2012
12:40 pm

`
7-0 gators go 7-6 again.

Ed

October 27th, 2012
12:51 pm

(picture)

Muschamp: “Mark, I was 0 for 4 in this game as a player. If I lose to YOU today, then I know I’m REALLY &^%$#@* cursed in this series.”

Mark: ‘Golly Gee Will, that wasn’t nice. Bless you, brother.”

DawgNole

October 27th, 2012
12:52 pm

Stinger2
October 26th, 2012
5:36 pm

If UGA beats FL, will any of the fans who have made negative comments and called for CMR to be fired if they lose post a message of apology and that they were wrong?
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Few, if any.

World's Largest Outdoor Dawg Bite

October 27th, 2012
12:54 pm

Fire Muschump

DisappointmentDawg

October 27th, 2012
1:01 pm

Don’t make me come out from under this porch!

Birdhair

October 27th, 2012
1:04 pm

Ramsey Pool high dives
Ford Truck Commercials
Building huts in central america
Adjusting the headset and mic
Tanning Bed
Worrying about summer haircuts
ESPN commercials
1 Hour conversations with Montravious’ mom before the game

Eric C.

October 27th, 2012
1:10 pm

DawgNole and Stinger 2…while I haven’t gone as far as calling for CMR to be fired, that is an apology I would not mind making.

If the Dawgs pull this win out of the hat, most will definitely be forgiven as it would soothe a couple of big ailments: 1) win against a top 10 team and 2) back-to-back wins over UF

pb

October 27th, 2012
1:15 pm

Yes, if Dawgs somehow win, I will be glad to make an apology, But don’t see it happening. Just going by past history… Nothing against UGA and Richt. Just tired of getting hopes up, only to be crushed in big games. MAYBE TODAY WILL BE DIFFERENT ?

DawgNole

October 27th, 2012
1:24 pm

Lattimore just wrecked the same knee he hurt last year. A good man. Hate to see it.

DawgNole

October 27th, 2012
1:31 pm

Eric C.
October 27th, 2012
1:10 pm

DawgNole and Stinger 2…while I haven’t gone as far as calling for CMR to be fired, that is an apology I would not mind making.

If the Dawgs pull this win out of the hat, most will definitely be forgiven as it would soothe a couple of big ailments: 1) win against a top 10 team and 2) back-to-back wins over UF

pb
October 27th, 2012
1:15 pm

Yes, if Dawgs somehow win, I will be glad to make an apology, But don’t see it happening. Just going by past history… Nothing against UGA and Richt. Just tired of getting hopes up, only to be crushed in big games. MAYBE TODAY WILL BE DIFFERENT ?
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I agree with your sentiments. Just hoping the Dawgs give you both the “opportunity” to make those apologies.

He Hate Gator

October 27th, 2012
1:46 pm

Would not make a lot of sense to replace Richt with Bobo????? I think my future corpse just turned over…

He Hate Gator

October 27th, 2012
1:47 pm

I don’t want to see it happen but if Georgia gets destroyed in this game are the Richt apologists going to come on here and “apologize”? …..probably not

kerryb

October 27th, 2012
1:57 pm

As much as I hate SC I hated to see that happen to Marcus Lattimore. Tough thing for a 20 year old kid. Like Lou Holtz said I hope he broke his leg instead of tearing his ACL. He was projected to be the first RB taken in the draft in April.

tripwire

October 27th, 2012
4:32 pm

Cheap shots will come back to haunt you, just settle down and play sound football. Florida is not that good !

tripwire

October 27th, 2012
4:41 pm

Dognole,you are incorrect ,the other leg ,the Tibia was injured. You need to pull for your dogs and tell Aaron he is throwing to the wrong colored jerseys!

Thomas Brown

October 27th, 2012
7:51 pm

We should all give them Hell every week. That was great. Way to go Aaron Murray. Jarvis Jones Player of the Game. Don’t tell me Malcolm Mitchell is not our best wide receiver – All America. Did you see the block downfield to spring him to the end zone by Artie Lynch. That is a great win. Wonderful. There is one important discussion to today and that, of course, is my hero Marcus Lattimore. May God be with this young man. We lose you Marcus. Todd Gurley, on this day of Marcus Lattimore’s tragedy, you can move on now and play for him and us; play for all of us who Love this game of College Football. Better than the hobnail boot David Greene to Verron Haynes in the checkerboard end zone because we Lost 4 games 2001 beating # 4 vols. Better than our latest in 2009 Georgie tek on all runs all day beating then top 10 knocking them down to make their ranking # 13. Better than # 6 LSU for SEC Championship Georgia Dome because we Lost 3 games and made our ranking not as good as LSU and not as good as Alabama DJ Shockley’s 2005 season. Better than # 9 Auburn we beat in 2006 because we Lost 4 games 2006. 2012 we can hold our heads up high and Celebrate. We all should give our team Hell all week every week. Awesome. 1-Loss Season; face # 1 Alabama, and we can go in there and play Georgia Bulldogs’ Football, for on this night in JAX, we won back-to-back over # 2 Florida to knock them out of the BCS, knock them out of The SEC East and SEC Championship Game, and propel us from # 10 in the nation to obviously somewhere in the Top 5 or so. Just Awesome. A Win. Todd Grantham went over to Aaron Murray after the touchdown pass, on a drive when Aaron Murray with the ball and us a 1-point lead with 10 minutes to go, put us on his back, and willed us to the win. A Todd Gurley rush was stopped, and every other play an Aaron Murray pass, culminating in hitting Malcolm Mitchell with the 45-yard TD Pass thanks to the block by Artie Lynch. Maybe Florida can get to their 3 or 4 Loss season, yet; still holding out hope for that. Congratulations. We play well when we are mean and nasty. Bring on Alabama, for we have a better win than they. But, don’t take anything away from Florida on this night, or our Defense which just man-handled Florida – giving the ball back to the offense all night long, punched in once to begin the game by Todd Gurley and punched in by Aaron Murray to Malcolm Mitchell. Followed by Jarvis Jones forced fumble to Bacarri Rambo to put the game away; 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries Jarvis Jones – Most Celebrated Linebacker in Georgia Bulldogs’ 120-year history.

DawgNole

October 28th, 2012
12:18 am

Thomas Brown
October 27th, 2012
7:51 pm

Maybe Florida can get to their 3 or 4 Loss season, yet; still holding out hope for that.
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Don’t go changin’ it, Thomas, you weasel! You know damn well you predicted “four or five losses in 2012″ for the gators, you lying slimeball. Want me to go find that post for you and all the rest of the bloggers who are sick of your garbage?

DawgNole

October 28th, 2012
12:31 am

tripwire
October 27th, 2012
4:41 pm

Dognole,you are incorrect ,the other leg ,the Tibia was injured. You need to pull for your dogs and tell Aaron he is throwing to the wrong colored jerseys!
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I stand corrected on Lattimore’s injury. It was the other leg. In any event, I hope he pulls through it. And unlike Thomas Brown, I did indeed pull for the my Dawgs and Aaron, who certainly threw too many to the wrong-colored jerseys.