Bulldog Bites: Checking in with some UGA veterans
Georgiadogs.com devotes its latest “Catching Up” profile of Bulldogs players to fullback Shaun Chapas. Asked if the players are working so hard this summer because they feel they need to prove themselves, Chapas says: “To me and the guys that I came in with, we haven’t won a championship since we have been here. That is obviously something that everyone aspires to at this level. We are all driven to win.”
Speaking of Chapas, the Macon Telegraph looks at how Chapas and fellow fullback Fred Munzenmaier have taken it on themselves to lead Georgia’s young running backs corps this summer. “It’s pretty crucial to have a couple guys that know what’s going on because we’re in that time where the coaches can’t be with us,” Munzenmaier says. And one of those young backs, redshirt freshman Carlton Thomas, says, “As a unit, we’re communicating good and everybody’s pushing each other behind Shaun and Fred, who are leading the group. Everybody’s falling in line behind them. We’re coming in and working, then doing some extra work, and even sometimes we might come back and do some more. Everybody’s on track, and everybody’s holding everyone accountable.”
The Red & Black talked with safety Reshad Jones, who says he’s glad he decided to stay in school rather than entering the NFL draft. “I think about it every now and then, but I really just try to put it in the back of my mind and just get focused on this season.” What does Georgia’s defense need to do this year? “I would say just turnovers, period,” he says. “Turnovers help win ball games, give the offense better field position, stuff like that. I think we just need to focus on getting more turnovers.”
Maybe an increased emphasis on fundamentals like tackling wouldn’t hurt either, Reshad.
The Augusta Chronicle talked recently with family man Marcus Washington about his return from injury. “Rehab went good, shoulder’s good, knee’s good … everything’s good,” the senior linebacker says. “Now I’m just ready to get back out there and make a difference.”
And one more list to wind up the week. Austin Murphy of Sports Illustrated ranks the 10 most thrilling college football players of all time. Herschel Walker comes in fourth. Who topped him? Vince Young, Earl Campbell and Dick Butkus.
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Cuz
July 10th, 2009
4:06 pm
Where does the patron Saint of College Football Tim Tebow come in?
Dark Helmet
July 10th, 2009
4:07 pm
NUMBER 5 FOR TEBONE
Cuz
July 10th, 2009
4:09 pm
Just found out, Saint Tebow is number five. Get another Heisman this year and maybe he will move up a slot.
Huh?
July 10th, 2009
4:15 pm
Sounds like Reshad is putting the cart before the horse. That’s like an offensive player saying “we need to score more points.” Well duh Captain Obvious, but how are you going to do that? I find those comments to be very unsettling. If he thinks a lack of turnovers is our only problem perhaps he didn’t learn so much from last year. Not a good sign…
Michael Scharff
July 10th, 2009
4:33 pm
Bill, I really appreciate the thrice-daily reports.
I saw Vince Young play on television, saw Butkus on t.v. when I was too young to remember, and saw Campbell a few times on t.v. as well. Nothing or Nobody can top Herschel during his freshman year. In fact, his first touchdown against Bill Bates remains in the top ten of the most exciting plays I have ever seen in college football ( I still think I have to have Buck to Lindsey at number 1).
superDawg
July 10th, 2009
4:34 pm
I like Earl Campbell he was the first HW.That man would punish you.Dick Butkus well he was just mean.Hershel Walker had a little of all of them,except he was not mean,he was driven by will,determination,and speed.Thank GOD for two sided coins.
superDawg
July 10th, 2009
4:56 pm
This is to the 2009 bulldogs,it all starts in Stillwater.Make yourslves proud.We are behind you 110%.
Dorsey Hill
July 10th, 2009
5:31 pm
That Raghib Ishmeal (forgive me for the spelling if its wrong please) isn’t in the Top Five “most thrilling” destroys the credibility of that list. BTW: I hate Notre Dame, but that guy was undeniably electric in college ball. To me “thrilling” is different than “best.” “Thrilling” connotes the kind of guy that you expect to take it to the house any time he touches the ball. You expect the unexpected. Its different than reliability, or toughness or even productivity. I guess I think of guys like David Palmer and Reggie Bush and Deion, even Flutie when I think of “thrilling” much more than those listed. I suppose what I am really getting at is that Austin Murphy is a douche.
gatorman770
July 10th, 2009
5:43 pm
Personally, I don’t see Vince Young ahead of Herschel Walker or Tim Tebow.
superDawg
July 10th, 2009
5:50 pm
gatorman770 I hope you guy’s have a good year,however it’s about time for UGA to bring home a victory in Jax.If your gator’s make it to the Chicken bowl beat the living gizzard’s out of tech.
LA Dawg
July 10th, 2009
6:30 pm
I don’t think it’s any coincidence that a guy named “Austin” put two guys from The University of Texas (Austin, TX that is) ahead of Herschel.
45-42
July 10th, 2009
6:36 pm
“Maybe an increased emphasis on fundamentals like tackling wouldn’t hurt either, Reshad”
lol, no offense uga fans, but you gotta admit that was funny.
p
July 10th, 2009
9:38 pm
Ya’ll don’t see it coming do you? 7-5, 8-4 at best….
howdy
July 10th, 2009
10:21 pm
who you talking about clemp.sun
superDawg
July 10th, 2009
10:24 pm
45-42 remember you said that.I have it on upload.
superDawg
July 10th, 2009
10:25 pm
ready to download.
poopdawg
July 10th, 2009
10:25 pm
hey PP, we see it coming, Tech 6-6
superDawg
July 10th, 2009
10:26 pm
I have it on download.
superDawg
July 10th, 2009
10:27 pm
UGA 31gt 10
Gen Neyland
July 10th, 2009
11:05 pm
Dawgs, I love youse guys, I really do. Have I ever told you how much I respect Dooley..? But I just gotta keep this link alive for the weekend…BTW, if it doesn’t take I won’t keep trying. This is a one shot deal (in more ways than one).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZKTaC9
Gen Neyland
July 10th, 2009
11:08 pm
…dang the luck…
Bryan G.
July 10th, 2009
11:45 pm
If you ever feel like beating your head against the wall, watch the “tackling clinic” put on by Reshad Jones last year against Tech.
Pago Flyer
July 10th, 2009
11:58 pm
I was in the end zone when Walker ran over Bates. That stadium sure went quiet. I felt a little uneasy walking out of the stadium.
Johnny DangerDawg
July 11th, 2009
12:07 am
If Reshad would just make it his goal his tackle his opponents so hard that they lose control of their bowels, the turnovers will come. Agree with you, Bryan G.
Johnny DangerDawg
July 11th, 2009
12:11 am
superDawg,
If there was ever a preseason to be talking trash to the Gators, it’s not this one.
dawg man
July 11th, 2009
2:01 am
Hershel Walker was the best college running back ever, Barry Sanders, Jimmy Brown and Gale Sayers were the best in the pros.
hop
July 11th, 2009
3:29 am
dawg man, i am glad you said college!
Tech Flag Boy
July 11th, 2009
5:47 am
I think all of those big brutes are exciting, dont you?
UGAy fratboy
July 11th, 2009
8:20 am
I think Tech Flag Boys are exciting. We eat dead possums, too.
Ted Striker
July 11th, 2009
8:40 am
Bill King: Just because Reshad Jones didn’t specifically mention fundamentals in the single article you quoted doesn’t mean fundamentals aren’t an emphasis by him, or any other player in this offseason. Bill, look, past cheap shots you’ve taken at Stafford and Moreno (among others) really detract from your writing. Other than that I appreciate your hard work.
Top Dogg
July 11th, 2009
8:55 am
After this year Tim Tebo can ride off into the sun and be missionary.I just dont see him make it in the pros as aQB.
RDM
July 11th, 2009
9:21 am
Where was Vick on that list? I know he only played 2 years of college ball but he was exciting to watch.
Top Dawg
July 11th, 2009
9:24 am
The Tech game alone probably made Reshad Jones un-draftable (if that’s a word). I hope he knows that he has A LOT to prove this year with his tackling. If not, make room for Shawn Williams.
Kendawg
July 11th, 2009
9:46 am
Nobody was more thrilling or dominant than Herschel.
Duluth Gator
July 11th, 2009
9:49 am
Herschel should be at the top, he carried the dogs for three years, won a NC and could dominate like no other. And just wondering, where on this list did Bo Jackson finish?
Saint Simons
July 11th, 2009
9:57 am
45-42!!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahaha
PTC DAWG
July 11th, 2009
10:21 am
Think about it,,if GT hadn’t beaten UGA this past fall by 3 points, how miserable would their life (both GT fans) had been? No purpose at all. Frankly, I appreciate their caring so much about UGA. They never miss a blog..
TCDAWG
July 11th, 2009
10:23 am
“Just found out, Saint Tebow is number five. Get another Heisman this year and maybe he will move up a slot.”-Cuz
Teabag will NEVER pass Herscel on that list. GOOOOOO DAWGS, SIC EM!!!
third quarter fan
July 11th, 2009
11:26 am
I enjoyed HW (most of the time).
chemdawg
July 11th, 2009
12:55 pm
Reshad Jones is the Jeff Francoer of UGA football. It’s just unfortunate he can’t be traded. Too many stars next to his name too early in his career and no coach to rip his head off and put it back on straight. Blown assignments and missed tackles don’t show up on his NFL resume like INT # and 40 yard dash. It should be evident that’s all he cares about.
Cuz
July 11th, 2009
1:18 pm
TC, I was using my usual dose of sarcasm. Vince Young number one? I would put him behind Saint Tebow.
Tebow will be fine in the NFL. The OL snaps the ball and he parts the sea of defenders and walks into the endzone while enabling blind refs to see.
mike
July 11th, 2009
1:26 pm
With Jakar Hamilton and Alec Ogletree coming in all Georgias safeties are about to be tested. If certain guys dont step up they will be left behind. Reshad may be gone by then to the pros but we are three deep at safety .
mike
July 11th, 2009
1:31 pm
Great Stuff Cuz– Glad we dont play Teblow in Athens–The hedges would probably catch on fire and become Teblows burning bush.
mike
July 11th, 2009
1:35 pm
Hey St Simons -would you get together with My dad who graduated from Tech and lives near you. He still wont watch a game with me ever since Georgia pummeled tech 52-7. 52-7 ha ha ha ha ha see how lame you sound?
Cant wait to see what nobody team beats Tech this yr and yes a chance to get back to kickin your ass on the field again…
66Mustang66
July 11th, 2009
2:08 pm
It is great some BACKS(full) are taking the Leadership Role. The Running Backs all seem to be looking for newspaper coverage and TV time, but not delivering on the field. Good Luck and Best wishes until Nov. See yo on the flats and CUZ can this Jacket come by your tailgate? Your post for the 4th made my mouth water.
Rabun Dawg
July 11th, 2009
6:09 pm
Have to agree with Huh? If Reshad would concentrate on tackling a ball carrier, maybe he would get a turnover. Really, lack of turnovers did not kill us last year, basic football fundamentals, or the lack thereof helped do us in, particularly against GT. Keep hearing about all of these superstar defense backs we are getting to commit, do we have the right people to help coach them up? Just food for thought. Yea, I know I sound pessimistic, hangover from prior years when a certain coach said he had waited a lifetime to coach a team like this.(Quote, unquote). If all of these years of great recruiting classes still add up to 2, 3 or 4 losses a year, what gives? Yea, I know the SEC is a tough place to play, but quit the excuses and get to the top year after year. Getting beat by UF year after year is getting old, not to mention each year a complete meltdown against someone.”Finish the Drill”, then let’s do it!!
AltamahaDawg
July 11th, 2009
11:07 pm
Right around the top in the SEC last year in Ints., Tackles, and Passes defended. Imagine if he ever learned about “fundamentals”.
gtfanfrom1951
July 12th, 2009
7:38 am
Hey stuper dawg
UGA- 2009- 9 wins- Coach MR will find away to lose a game he is suppose to win. And I do not even like the red & black maybe you have went to class…
GT-2009- 10 wins- Coach PJ teams get better with time.
History lesson over
AltamahaDawg
July 12th, 2009
9:30 am
Not sure what kind of history class you “have went to” at tech (or english for that matter) in 1951, but I don’t think a prediction about the future would qualify.
Cuz
July 12th, 2009
10:41 am
Mustang66, I welcome enemy bloggers. Just ask General Neyland.
Alt, gtfan1951 lives in that alternative Universe with the Spock with the goatee.