SEC title would mean Georgia’s return to elite status (video added)
Mark Richt has Georgia in the SEC championship game for second straight year. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
(VIDEO ADDED BELOW)
This might stun starry-eyed middle-schoolers and high school players, who are otherwise oblivious to ancient history before 2006 in the SEC. But even the football Godzillas of this conference and, it follows, the globe, aren’t that far removed from humility (and Shreveport).
Before the last five seasons under Nick Saban, Alabama had an 11-year stretch (1997-2007) when it reached double digits in wins only three times, suffered through four losing seasons, four non-bowl years, lost to Auburn six straight years, went to the Music City Bowl twice and even was subjected to the Independence Bowl . . . three times! There’s your, “Roll Tide.”
Florida fans would like to forget the Ron Zook era of relative torment, sandwiched between Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer.
Auburn just fired a coach, Gene Chizik, who won a national championship two years ago.
LSU: You say Saban and Les Miles. I raise you Mike Archer, Curley Hallman and Gerry DiNardo.
The Dogs have given fans much to cheer about. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
It happened before, it can happened again. It happened to Georgia. Mark Richt won two SEC championships in his first five seasons (2002 and 2005). He is still waiting for a third.
So before anybody makes any grand declarations about what Georgia’s return to national relevancy this season means for the future of the Bulldogs’ program, place a ping-pong ball on the kitchen table, open the window and try to give assurances that it won’t roll off the edge at some point.
However, Georgia’s ascent this season — and actually it’s climb since the 0-2 start of 2011 — has significance. Credit to Richt, his staff and all associated with the Georgia program, because a team doesn’t go 21-1 in a stretch of regular season games, even it managed to avoid Alabama or LSU, without doing a lot of things right. The Bulldogs are ranked No. 3 in the BCS. They are back in the SEC title game again, facing No. 2 Alabama in Saturday’s SEC championship. The winner faces No. 1 for the national title.
It’s this simple: Georgia has an opportunity to affirm itself as a member of the SEC’s elite, and ranking among the SEC elite is synonymous with the national elite. Imagine how this feels for Richt, after seeing his program seemingly erode over several months, going 7-9 in consecutive SEC seasons, losing to the likes of Kentucky, Mississippi State, Colorado and Central Florida.
“It’s what you always hope for,” Richt said Sunday of the team’s position this week. “It’s what you want. We know pre‑season rankings are for the fans. Where you’re ranked at the end of the year is the most important. [But] it’s not about me. It’s about Georgia. It’s about this program, this team, these young men, this coaching staff. I don’t worry too much about all the personal stuff. But it is great to be in this position at this point. You fight like mad every year to get your team in this position.”
Georgia was in the SEC title game a year ago against then-No. 1 LSU, but there’s a greater sense of excitement and confidence in Athens now. The Dogs ranked only 14th in the BCS before last year’s SEC game. National title hopes were smothered in Week 1 (loss to Boise State). Respectability hopes were stomped on in Week 2 (loss to South Carolina).
If Richt wants to play the no-respect card with his players this week, it’s available. Most of the national commentary has focused on the potential of an Alabama-Notre Dame final. But that was expected. One doesn’t eclipse Alabama until one beats Alabama.
Even while acknowledging that Georgia and Alabama mirror each other in several areas this year, Richt said: “One thing they’ve done is they’ve been national champions and we’ve not. They’ve been SEC champions and we’ve not, during the time-frame of these kids’ careers.”
They are the measuring sticks all go by. Richt has won his share of games since 2006 but his accomplishments have paled compared to Saban, Miles and Meyer. Saban is 39-9 (.812) in the SEC with one conference and two BCS titles. Miles is 40-10 (.800) with two SEC and one BCS championship. In Meyer’s last five seasons at Florida (2006-10), he went 31-9 (.775) in the SEC, with two conference and two crystal trophies.
Georgia is back on the doorstep to both. The climb has been impressive.
– By Jeff Schultz
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Buckeye
November 25th, 2012
9:02 pm
B1G money on over/under Murray picks v Bama
I’m taking the over
Gator Nation
November 25th, 2012
9:03 pm
Hey Buckeye,
Don’t forget that Ohio State is not undefeated in 2012. The Gators beat your tail on January 1, 2012 (and for the NC in 2006 and for the NC in bball in 2007). Got kind of a reptile problem up there don’t ya?
Glad you pulled it out against a Michigan team that got throttled by Alabama. Don’t forget your overpowering win against IU.
Can’t wait to see you in the NC game next year and hand you your hat again.
Sincerely,
The Mighty Gators
Buckeye
November 25th, 2012
9:03 pm
“Tub” Jenks is no Mount Cody
Tools Everywhere
November 25th, 2012
9:04 pm
Buckeye may be the biggest tool of all. Be glad your alway over-rated buckeyes can’t be a part of the national picture this year. They would be beaten AGAIN by an SEC team – now that really is funny AND factual…HA Ha, etc……….what a friggin loser form loserville
Buckeye
November 25th, 2012
9:05 pm
gator nation
CAN”T EFFIN WAIT
Buckeye
November 25th, 2012
9:05 pm
gator nation
That said, props to your QB’s WAG.
Bangin’
Athens
November 25th, 2012
9:07 pm
“The Mighty Gators”. Let’s see, last second fluke win against La Monroe was it? “Mighty” – not so much…
Buckeye
November 25th, 2012
9:08 pm
gator nation,
Damn, I actually was pulling for you v FSU. Happy you won.
Why?
dogs are delusional
See, we have something we can agree on.
Athens
November 25th, 2012
9:08 pm
Buckey, what are u even doing here? Your conference and team hasn’t mattered in 4ever…go back to Loserville
Buckeye
November 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
I think this is the year that Win WIth acknowledged he is going bald
georgianabulltiger
November 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
Buckeye
Too much alcohol seems like a good idea at the time.
Well, at least to you it does. When you wake up tomorrow picture me pointing at you and laughing.
Unfortunately there is no known cure at this time for SEC envy.
Buckeye
November 25th, 2012
9:11 pm
athens,
I’m waiting for your homey tom brown
Buckeye
November 25th, 2012
9:12 pm
athens,
Do you live between the grain elevator, the used car lot and the Hardy’s
Buckeye
November 25th, 2012
9:13 pm
Diet coke work just fine for me
georgianabulltiger
November 25th, 2012
9:14 pm
Tampa Gator
“.why is Bama ranked higher than Florida at this time??? No reason whatsoever.”
Well, yes, there is. Everyone but you can see that Alabama is by far the better team.
Buckeye
November 25th, 2012
9:14 pm
dogs,
Peace Out
Enjoy the week cause Saturday gonna really suck
Jj
November 25th, 2012
9:15 pm
Gators are one TD and one fluke blocked punt from Muschump on the hot seat. Richt
will be in Athens longer than traitor Will lives in Gainesville.
Gator Nation
November 25th, 2012
9:15 pm
Dear Athens,
Ummmm, you beat us. But dont’ get to cocky. We gave you 6 turnovers and it was still close.
Now, lets compare resumes:
You beat Florida (so you can’t really say we suck right?) and who else?
We beat LSU, Texas A&M, FSU, and South Carolina (who shanked Georgia).
Have some perspective before you mouth off to much.
Sincerely,
The Mighty Gators
Dewnsav
November 25th, 2012
9:19 pm
Gator Sugar BowlBound…two games you WON’T be playing in are the SEC-CG and the BCS-NCG…you have no shot…shoulda taken care of business in Jax…I’ll take our chances for those two games over a sure Sugar Bowl date any day…and you seers saying UGA will get killed, we might…then again we might kill Bama…that’s why you play the game…we’ll see Saturday…@Tampa, I hear you…however, that’s the way the ball bounces, we dealt with it in ‘07…Gators exceeded all expectaions this year, future bright in Gainesville…go dogs
Dewnsav
November 25th, 2012
9:20 pm
@Buckeye,,,what are you doing Saturday ?? or for the bowl season ?? oh, thats right, maybe next year…go dogs
DawgsWin
November 25th, 2012
9:23 pm
Gators, 5 of those 6 Florida turnovers were forced by a Dawg defense that kept the Gators from even crossing the goal line. Get over it. You’ve now lost to the Dawgs two years in a row and the Dawgs are keeping you out of the NC game this year. Sweeeet!
St Simons
November 25th, 2012
9:26 pm
Anybody in the Little 10 girl league calling ANYBODY delusional.
that’s rich heheh
Gator Nation
November 25th, 2012
9:27 pm
Dear Dewnsav,
You are totally right. I would trade a sure Sugarbowl bid for a chance at Alabama, even if it is most likely that Bama would crush my Gators. Playing in the SECCG is the goal of all SEC teams every year. Congrats to Georgia for pulling it together after a big loss. I think Georgia is peaking at the right time. I give you all a decent shot to beat Bama. I think you have as much talent as them. The wild card is Murray. If Murray has good to great game, you all should win.
Overall it was a very good year for many SEC teams. Bama, Georgia, Florida, LSU, Texas AM, South Carolina and even Vandy.
If you had told me that Florida would be 11-1 in August I would have laughed you out of my office.
Sincerely,
The Mighty Gators
Tampa Gator
November 25th, 2012
9:30 pm
georginabulltiger…….
Yeah….they all watched Bama luck out against LSU….which Florida dominated. They all watched A&M run all over Bama’s NFL D in the first and second halves of their game…….and Florida completely shut A&M and Johnny TD down in the second half. And then…again….Bama did not play South Carolina or Georgia in the regular season. Nor FSU for that matter. Yes….everyone can see that Bama is so much better than Florida. And don’t give me the La-Lay crap……they are not a bad team….going bowling……and Florida did what they needed to do to win a emotional….less…game. Florida did play poorly against them….but showed their real character and talent by scoring that late TD to tie the game….and simply blocking a punt to not send the game into overtime. That is what great teams do. And Florida is a grea team…..and the resume says they have performed better on the field this year than Bama. But….I agree….Bama has the rep and that is what has them rated higher….not on the field play this year. And….congrats on beating a horrible Auburn team yesterday. That win was your BIG WIN this year.
Big Crimson 75
November 25th, 2012
9:31 pm
Congratulations are in order for UGA.
Outstanding season, with a chance to make it perhaps the greatest year ever.
All that’s standing in your way are the 2 greatest Programs in History.
Win both & you deserve it.
Ill take the Alma Mater in a tight one:
Bama 23
UGA 13
Thomas Brown
November 25th, 2012
9:31 pm
AP Poll All-Time UGA :
# 3 in 2012 with 2 games remaining
# 19 in 2010
# 13 in 2008
# 2 in 2007
# 23 in 2006
# 10 in 2005 – Mark Richt has 2 SEC Championships
# 7 in 2004
# 7 in 2003
# 3 in 2002 – vols are 2nd All-Time SEC Championships 1 more than us
# 22 in 2001 – ten of 12 years ranked in AP Poll Top 25 Mark Richt
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# 20 in 2000
# 16 in 1999
# 14 in 1998
# 10 in 1997 – four of 5 years Jim Donnan ranked AP Poll top 25
# 8 in 1992 – two of 7 years Ray Goff ranked AP Poll Top 25
# 17 in 1991 – AP Poll expanded from top 20 to top 25 in 1989
# 15 in 1988 – Vince Dooley won 201 games in 25 seasons
# 13 in 1987
# 4 in 1983
# 4 in 1982 – Vince Dooley Won 6 SEC Championships
# 6 in 1981
# 1 in 1980
# 16 in 1978
# 10 in 1976
# 19 in 1975
# 7 in 1971 – twelve times Vince Dooley finished in AP Poll rankings
# 8 in 1968 – AP Poll expanded from top 10 only to top 20 in 1968
# 4 in 1966 – from 1962 to 1967 AP Poll only went to top 10
# 5 in 1959 – from 1936 to 1961 AP Poll was AP top 20
# 8 in 1948
# 3 in 1946
# 18 in 1945
# 2 in 1942 – Wally Butts Won 4 SEC Championships
# 14 in 1941- Wally Butts finished AP Poll ranked 6 times in 22 years
So, in the AP Poll, we’ve been ranked 34 times.
10 Mark Richt
4 Jim Donnan
2 Ray Goff
12 Vince Dooley
6 Wally Butts
We’re Top 10 All-Time in Wins College Football
We’re # 3 in SEC Championships Football 1 behind vols who we could tie
The NCAA does not get into who are national champions because to begin with bowls were a reward given only 8 teams or 10 teams at the most, and were not considered part of those seasons, and because the championship is not determined on the field as in all other sports at all other levels including every other level of the sport of college football except for the group variously referred to previously as the 1-A and now referred to as FBS.
The NCAA does produce an Official NCAA Records’ Book FBS and before that 1-A Football. In it, UGA has 6 national championships in football 1-A and Alabama has 19. Georgie tek also has 6 national championships football 1-A, and their 6 includes all the same polls which also have ranked UGA # 1 in the nation after the conclusion of the entire season, including after all bowls, although again the AP Poll is one of those listed and the AP Poll – like the Heisman Trophy STILL IS – still did not include the bowl games and came out with their AP Poll they referred to as the Final AP Poll which is the only poll published for that year.
It is where you end up in the polls that matters,
as Mark Richt just told you.
I’ve been saying this for 40 years on this AJ-C site for what then was called Forums and now are referred to as blogs.
6 National Championships UGA in Football : http://www.sicemdawgs.com/football/fb_his.php
Mark Richt none yet
Vince Dooley 3
Wally Butts 2
George Cecil Woodruff 1
Alabama does not claim all 19 of their national championships, and looking at Ohio State’s claims to 12 national championships, it just seems most clear to me given Georgie tek’s claim in 1990 when they did not even play in a Major Bowl Game 1990, that what is most fair is to do as the NCAA does and just list them all where any team is ranked # 1 by any of the recognized polls.
Ohio State won the BCS national championship in 2002 because of Maurice Clarett.
Other than that Ohio State has not won a national championship in football all the way back to 1968 or 1975 depending on which poll you look at.
2002 is certainly tainted.
UGA was jobbed in 2002 finishing # 3 because Ohio State University allowed this Maurice Clarett to participate, and later would not even let him hold a Pro Day for the NFL on their campus for Maurice Clarett.
UGA was jobbed in 2007 finishing # 2 because again Ohio State University was allowed to play in the BCS National Championship when Missouri lost in their Conference Championship Game while the Big 10 steadfastly refused to have 12 teams even after they added the 11th with Penn State in 1990, which is 23 seasons’ ago.
You might recall Ohio State lost 2 games in 2007 including to a 4-Loss should have been 5-Loss Illinois, and would have lost 5 games themselves or more if they played in The SEC 2007.
Washington was 4-9. Northwestern was 6-6. Minnesota was 1-11. Purdue 5-Loss team. Kent State 3-9. Michigan State 7-6. Penn State 0 wins 2007. Wisconsin 4-Loss team. Illinois 4-Loss team Ohio State lost to in 2007. Michigan 4-Loss team. Youngstown State and Akron.
For this 2007, Ohio State got to play LSU who in 2007 you recall beat 2 teams who made the AP Poll Top 10.
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OHIO STATE has no business in 2002 national championship or 2007
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Seth Emerson, UGA Beat Writer hired here from South Carolina to replace 2 previous really fine beat-writers for UGA at the Macon Newspaper, today voted for Ohio State # 3, not UGA. Ohio State 2012, like 2002 and 2007 BEAT NO ONE, and of course cheated with extra benefits to get where they are 2012, and Seth Emerson states he is told by the AP Poll to DISREGARD all that and vote his heart. He votes Ohio State with 2 fewer games, no conference championship game, no top team beat, and on NCAA Double-Probation for the 6th time in the sordid history of Ohio State University football, # 3 disregarding all this. UGA # 4 according to Seth Emerson today.
Give Jeff Schultz credit. I believe he is a University of Florida graduate ? I think. He prefers to write about the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Falcons. But, give Jeff Schultz credit; for he alone in 2012 has given Mark Richt and the Georgia Bulldogs’ Football team their due. We might lose to Alabama or win 27-24; who knows; but, he will be there, and I will be there for the GameDay Saturday at the Georgia Dome.
Ohio State will NOT be there this year. We might. If we win, Seth Emerson has Ohio State ranked ahead of us. This, if Seth Emerson has anything to say about it, and he does, and no AJ-C sportswriter is allowed any longer to cast votes in the AP Poll by AJ-C policy nowadays, Seth Emerson is going to rank Ohio State # 1 in several scenarios including but not limited to if we beat Alabama and Notre Dame.
Seth Emerson, son, we’ve gone round and round on numerous occasions, not the least of which is this one with your 1 blog response if you are lucky to any of your worthless blogs and worthless AP Poll voting.
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Ohio State University # 3 in 2012 according to Seth Emerson BS
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# 3 in BCS, despite Seth Emerson # 3 AP, # 3 Coaches’ Great Year 2 to go. (Ohio State done)
Thomas Brown
November 25th, 2012
9:32 pm
# 19 in 2011 to # 3 in 2012. Nice.
Gator Nation
November 25th, 2012
9:33 pm
@ DawgsWin
Its called perspective. The first thing I said was that Georgia beat Florida. I think its funny that Georgia fans want to trash the Gators for barely beating some of our weaker opponets and not give us any credit for having a lot more quality wins than Georiga does. Aren’t we the best part of your resume? If I was a Georgia fan, I would be talking about how good the Gators are and how they already beat the probable ACC champ. Otherwise, who did Georgia beat this year?
St Simons
November 25th, 2012
9:35 pm
“SEC title would mean return to elite status”
yes, it did soooo much for Auburn since 2010 heheh
Scam karma – heheh – that nevah gets old…
Tampa Gator
November 25th, 2012
9:40 pm
Dawgswin…..
Only 3 of the Gators turnovers were forced by the Dawgs D.
Two fumbles came from simple drops by Burton and Driskel under no pressure. They just dropped the ball and Georgia recovered. One of the INTs was not forced. Driskel made a stupid decision to throw across his body while rolling out to the right. Just a stupid play. He could have run the ball for 5 yards and Florida could have kicked a FG. Two INTs came from pressure on the QB and the throws were late……and one of the fumbles….Jarvis Jones hit on Reed at the goal line….was forced. Florida forced just as many turnovers as Georgia. Florida gave the game away with those other 3 non forced turnovers. Just the facts. But that is what Florida did….and Georgia deserved to win because of it…..but don’t overexaggerate the turnovers in your favor. Not the case.
Tampa Gator
November 25th, 2012
9:43 pm
I think Georgia has been an elite team since last year…..and was in 2007. But elite status is a year to year deal……even Bama knows that. A win in the SEC title game makes Georgia elite for this year….not next year. But they probably will be.
439the
November 25th, 2012
9:43 pm
Gator Nation…you are totally correct…never understand why fans talk about how terrible an opponent is…what does that say about your own team?
UGA has a tough very tough task, but fans are right to be excited. Sure, Alabama will probably win, but that’s why they play the game…anything can happen. Anyone spouting hyperbole is probably engaging in serious trash talking or doesn’t understand football.
Jeffrey d
November 25th, 2012
9:46 pm
Buckeye posted 26/50 times on page 1.
It’s too bad it’s almost impossible to have a civilized discussion on a college football blog.
439the
November 25th, 2012
9:49 pm
Jeffrey d, The anonymity brings out the worst is a lot of people…then combine with sports…recipe for disrespect and no real discourse.
Dewnsav
November 25th, 2012
9:49 pm
Gator Nation, I’m not convinced Bama would crush, or even beat, the Gators…I think they are a very good team, but not where they have been…that being said, I have many concerns this Saturday and it could get ugly, but I am tired of hearing about UGA’s “cupcake” sked…Bama hasn’t exactly played a killer slate…the Tide has seemed to be on another level in previous years and I don’t sense that this year…hopefully the East is on the rise and will make the conference competetive again…been heavily tilted to the Weat recently…go dogs
Tampa Gator
November 25th, 2012
9:49 pm
No doubt…..if Georgia had played LSU, A&M, and SC….as well as Florida……Florida would most likely be playing in Atlanta next Saturday….even with the loss to Georgia (because going through that kind of schedule and only losing once is a miracle to say the least). But Florida will have it easier next year….for the first time in several years. But still….Georgia avoids A&M next year….and will probably miss out on ever having to face Johnny Football…as he will probably leave for the NFL after next year. And Auburn remains Georgia key West game….vs. LSU for Florida. It will be most likely several years before Auburn recovers from what they are going through.
But congrats to Georgia and their fans……you earned the trip to Atlanta this year….no matter the schedule. You won the games you had to win to get there. Florida did not. It is that simple.
Jeffrey d
November 25th, 2012
9:50 pm
It’s the louder minority that can’t handle it. I mean 26 posts out of 50? About Ohio State on a topic that doesn’t concern Ohio State?? Good grief.
Dewnsav
November 25th, 2012
9:54 pm
@Tampa, turnovers are part of the game, no matter how they occur…many of UGA losses to the Gators have been tied to losing the turnover battle…how many INT’s did Murray throw in the 2011 game ?? go dogs
Tampa Gator
November 25th, 2012
9:58 pm
Dewnsav…..
Florida has never had a D like the one they currently have…..much better than the2006, 2008 and 2009 defenses which sent a ton of players to the NFL. And only two impact players are seniors….although Elam, Jenkins, Floyd, and Easley will be heavily tempted by the NFL…and most likely will leave early.
Tampa Gator
November 25th, 2012
10:00 pm
Dewnsav…..
I think I said that. I was only taking issue with the comment that 5 of the 6 turnovers were forced. Only 3 were. Three were just stupid actions by unfocused Florida players….who usually are….Driske twice and Burton once.
439the
November 25th, 2012
10:01 pm
I can’t believe there is a pretty lucid and intelligent crew on and posting right now…taking advantage…
I’ve said for years that “luck” or “chance” or whatever you want to call it has a huge role in sports…especially college football.
Take UGA’s two SEC championships the millennium…UGA did not play for the NC despite winning the SEC championship…how often does that happen? Not that often, but those seasons, though successful, didn’t work out in UGA’s favor… This year, UGA avoids LSU, Alabama, and A&M…not saying we would have lost to those teams, but it would have been a much more difficult road…And no apologies from this UGA fan…we played our schedule…won just enough…and play for an SEC championship and NC shot…can’t ask for much more. Enjoying it very much, as it hasn’t happened very often for UGA fans.
Tampa Gator
November 25th, 2012
10:01 pm
Time to get off the computer……The Mentalist is coming on TV.
Tampa Gator
November 25th, 2012
10:04 pm
Another reason to leave……T. Brown has come out of his computer cave with long stat posts that you have to scroll through…unfortunately….good night.
Gator Nation
November 25th, 2012
10:05 pm
@ Dewnsav
I will be surprised if the game gets “ugly”. Georgia’s defense is very solid from front to back. Elite players sprinkled in too. I really think they have a good chance at winning. I like Richt and I think its crazy that some UGA fans want to see him go. I will be rooting for Bama. As a Gator who lives in Marietta, I hope you understand.
Go Gators
Dewnsav
November 25th, 2012
10:05 pm
@Tampa, agree on your D,,,that is why I posted the Seminoles high flying, (like all the “elite” ACC teams) offense was going to be grounded by the Gator D before the game…and I concur all those guys on your D are as good as gone…go dogs
Thomas Brown
November 25th, 2012
10:05 pm
Tampa Gator, you showed your backside on this blog after UGA Beat YOU for the 2nd consecutive season, leaving your Will Muschamp 0-2 vs UGA, a 1st for any Florida coach.
Burton and Driskel were under no pressure and just dropped the ball, BS. 1 of the interceptions was not forced, BS. UGA Defense got after your butts from before the kick-off at the stadium where they play the Gator Bowl every year since 1946. UGA Defense took the ball away from Florida 8 times GATA as they did the whole entire game and in the pre-game, and we came away with 6 of the 8 take-aways.
They are called take-aways because our Defense was GATA all night long.
Now, in your defense up until you came up with this BS that UGA did not take the ball away from you 8 times getting 6 of the 8 from you, I have said that Florida deserves to play for the national championship and NOT Notre Dame.
You beat # 7 BCS LSU who is all Alabama beat all 2012, # 9 Texas A and M whom Alabama lost to, # 10 South Carolina in a rout, and # 13 Florida State in another rout, as I guaranteed.
Florida deserves to play in the national championship game by all rights, not Notre Dame.
Shall we review your posts to this blog the night of your LOSS when UGA beat your butts, allowing your HEY THEY DIDN’T GET PRESSURED BY UGA AND WERE UN-FORCED TURN-OVERS offense
- 0 – TD
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If you weren’t pressured, why did you score – 0 – TD against us
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Weren’t pressured, BS.
Not So Fast
November 25th, 2012
10:06 pm
Tampa Gator now you know how UGA fans were feeling in 2002. I still get ill to this day thinking about Terrance Edwards having the drops against Florida.
Gator Nation
November 25th, 2012
10:14 pm
@ Tampa Gator,
I have loved every bit of this year (well, except the Georgia game) and have been pleasantly surprised with how tough we have been and most of our second half adjustments. Our record against top 10 teams is amazing. That being said, this Gator defense is not as strong as 2008 or 2006 in my opinion. We get almost no pressure on opposing QB’s. We have a solid secondary, but I would take the 2008 and 2006 secondary over this one all day. And the 2008 linebackers were way better.
This 2012 team has some major flaws, but they also have endurance and toughness and that saw us through, with the help of a huge plus in the turnover margin.
Go Gators! Can’t wait for the bowl game.
Dewnsav
November 25th, 2012
10:14 pm
Gator Nation, had to throw the ole “it could get ugly” disclaimer as to not come across as some “delusional dog fan”, an anti UGA troll fave…like I stated in earlier post, it could go either way…it could get ugly either way…I like our chances…IF our D comes out and plays with DISCIPLINE, (see minimal flags) and our O-Line shows up I feel pretty good about our chances…and as far as rooting for Bama, I would expect no less from a reptile…go dogs
Will
November 25th, 2012
10:17 pm
Hey Tech haters, the ACC title game’s tickets are starting out at $4.50…joke by the coke better get those..but I doubt it LMAO