Comments on: Ex-Dawgs don’t always follow party line

By: bp

bp — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:18:40 +0000

Where did the great Coach Paul Johnson play college football?

By: D-Dawg

D-Dawg — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:46:32 +0000

You gates get outta da Junkyard!!! Yall don’t add nuthin but big fat lies. And you may not belive, but we still in yalls head. You aint got no percy, so Teeboy aint doing all by his purty self. Urban’s gonna cry again, the D-Dawg told ya so. Hunker down on dat gate meat, Woof Woff!!!

By: PHIL

PHIL — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:19:30 +0000

JMO, ever played football? Rex was not in defensive meetings with coach Russell. He would absolutely be my favorite kicker of all time, he’s the first one I remember. But he is not my favorite defensive lineman, back or linebacker. The logic he used in making his points would also translate in to saying that the field goals he missed were somehow the fault of his coach. There for, the are not valid.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:14:54 +0000

What we have here is another columnist who neglected to do his homework or take the comments in context. First, Freelemur makes a great point about the comments that Shane made about John Brantley which were probably out of line for a former player. Second, the rift between Matthews and Meyer goes back a few years to a summer camp. Apparently there were some heated arguments regarding offensive philosophy between Meyer’s staff and former players who played under Spurrier in the fun n’ gun. Word has it that was never ironed out.
So what we’re left with are journalists who not only are desperate to find fault with the top dog and to appease their reader base but are also scrounging for a story in a slow time for sports.

By: H&L

H&L — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:48:46 +0000

What’s lost in all this idiocy is the context in which Meyer made his comments… he was actually praising ex-players like Jack Youngblood, and he was trying to illustrate how helpful or beneficial their support has been by contrasting and comparing it with criticism in general–not specific criticism from any one player in particular. The media INFERRED that it was a direct reference to Shane. And even if it was a veiled shot at Shane, it was warranted because of the effect Shane’s negativity might have on recruiting. Anyone with half a brain would see it that way, even a bitter rival… so it’s really not surprising at all that someone who concludes their blog entries with “woof woof” cannot be bothered to do actual research and instead simply regurgitates ESPN’s incomplete and useless take on the subject, but what do I know… I guess if Bill King is entertaining the nitwits among the dawg fanbase, he must be doing his job right.

By: GatorInNC

GatorInNC — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:52:36 +0000

As a fan and alumnus of Florida, we don’t care what anyone thinks of Meyer. Matthews’ show is hardly one that would be getting any kind of national recognition if not for this indirect attention that’s been brought to it. As my colleague, Freelemur, has so accurately stated, those idiotic comments by “the QB” could hurt our recruiting. If you want to criticize the Gators play for one game, fine. But, conversely, the same coach who was being criticized already won more national titles than Shane did at his time at UF. And now, has 2 more than Shane won. And that number will most likely increase again. Could it be Shane is a little miffed that his idol didn’t get the job again at UF? And that his “help” isn’t needed? And the last question I have is…should I add a clever “chomp, chomp” to the end of this post? You know, seeing as how “woof woof” rally legitimized the original blog entry.

By: Freelemur

Freelemur — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:59:28 +0000

The inaccuracies of this blog do not surprise me but I’ll comment anyway. Shane Mathews made repeated comments regarding John Brantley and how he shouldn’t have come to Florida because his talents would be wasted in Urban Meyer’s offense. This is the issue Meyer was speaking about as he feels it could negatively effect recruiting.
Urban Meyer could care less if Shane Mathews criticizes his game plan.
I also find it ironic that you continue to use this “crier” moniker for Meyer when Mark Richt has been carrying on about having to play in Jacksonville and how unfair it is for his team. I suppose when your record is as miserable as his you’d have to start reaching for any excuse.

By: Georgia News - 5/18/09 | MrSEC.com

Georgia News - 5/18/09 | MrSEC.com — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:10:20 +0000

[...] once every four years.Urban Meyer wouldn’t like this if it happened at Florida… but one former Georgia football player is being a bit critical of the Dawgs in his new blog. (That’s him at left with the wound on his head… click [...]

By: JP

JP — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:16:42 +0000

DAWGY if u need a quote from meyer saying he isnt going to coach up north go to gatorsports.com and you will see it.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:45:27 +0000

Criticizing a two-time national champion coach from your alma mater isn’t wise any way you cut it. I’m sure if Richt had those credentials you would feel the same way Bill. This “story ” or blog is much ado about nothing.