UGA coaches tackle nagging problem
Coach Warren Belin wants to know where these guys learned to tackle. (Brant Sanderlin / AJC)
It wasn’t as big a factor as turnovers, but the Dogs have been plagued the past couple of seasons by poor tackling.
Flipping through some of my little game notebooks from last year, a frequent theme crops up: “Missed tackle.” “Poor tackling.”
Too often you saw Georgia defenders try to make a tackle from a bad angle or not wrap their arms and stick their heads into the chest of the ball carrier and drive them down. And then there were those awful occasions where they didn’t even really try to make an actual tackle, just hitting or bumping the guy as if that would make him fall down.
There’d be some improvement from game to game, but overall it was a team weakness under Willie Martinez’s staff, a point made this week in practice by coach Warren Belin in a quote that has lit up the blogosphere: “Where did you guys learn to tackle the last five years?”
Ouch. You know Mark Richt had to wince when he saw that reported. I’m guessing that’s one of the reasons why head coaches generally only let the media have limited access to practice.
Fans, of course, react differently. You can’t fix a problem unless you acknowledge it, and it’s encouraging to hear someone addressing the situation head on.
And that’s the good news from all this: The new coaches appear to be trying to do something about it.
Fletcher Page reports in his practice notes on DawgPost.com that it “seems like the defensive coaches are determined to get Georgia tackling better. Coach Warren Belin has been especially adamant about driving through the ball carrier … There has been added emphasis put on proper tackling technique. Coach [Scott] Lakatos likes physicality in the secondary. We know coach [Todd] Grantham is all about it as well. The staff is working from the ground up, developing proper technique and fundamentals first. Belin, I’ve especially noticed, is meticulous about the little things. He preaches proper helmet placement, driving through the ball, proper way to wrap up while driving, etc. This type of conversation should excite Bulldogs fans.”
That’s an understatement.
NO EXCUSES FOR DOGS IN 2010?
CollegeFootballNews.com’s spring preview of Georgia notes that the Dogs “have to find more explosion and more production on offense” and the big spring question is “can the defense be more aggressive?” The most important question, they say, is who will start at quarterback, noting “in a perfect world, this is figured out and settled on as soon as possible.”
But CFN’s overall assessment of Georgia’s prospects sees a lot of potential this season: “No excuses. Georgia isn’t as talented as Florida, but it’s easily the second best team in the [SEC] East and it has the schedule to do some very big things. While there’s a lot of work to be done and there are a lot of concerns, the schedule is too light to ask for anything less than a big season with the toughest road games at South Carolina and Auburn. The Dawgs miss Alabama and LSU from the West and get Arkansas, Tennessee, and Georgia Tech at home. Again, no excuses.”
What do you think? On the money, or too optimistic?
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Saint Simons
March 24th, 2010
11:02 am
gt 6 uga 5 !!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahaha
DawgNation
March 24th, 2010
11:10 am
30-24 glad it still hurts
Great news out of spring practice Bill. That is what those players have needed to hear all along.
SOGADOG
March 24th, 2010
11:12 am
“Where did you guys learn to tackle the last five years?” Kudos to Coach Belin for diagnosing one of the main problems with UGA’s defense since Van Gorder departed. We have had great players on defense who were undercoached. I respect coaches like Coach Belin who tell it like it is.
murfdawg
March 24th, 2010
11:14 am
Evidently, Coach Belin watched the film of the GT game in 08. I have been watching UGA football for over 40 years and that was the worst excuse ever for a defense. I hope he gets this corrected and we can play like real “Junkyard Dawgs”.
Not Saint Simons
March 24th, 2010
11:18 am
30-24 hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!
Agreed – without fundamentals, all the talent and passion in the world can’t win ballgames.
Otto
March 24th, 2010
11:24 am
The defense would have won a few more games if they had just finished the tackle. The offense would have won a few more games had they had not turned it over or relied on the big play. If you can control the clock with long drives the defense has fewer chances to blow it.
GT ‘07 was the worst example of finishing a tackle as well as the worst production on offense I have watched in a long time.
There is no reason why the WLOCP shouldn’t decide the SEC East other than coaches not getting the players ready.
Bremen Dawgs
March 24th, 2010
11:25 am
You would have to be blind to not notice that we could not tackle very well.
The defensive will be much better, right that down. No excuses, we should be able to compete for the East because of the strong O line.
The D
March 24th, 2010
11:25 am
On the MONEY. We DAWG fans get ridiculed for expecting too much, but with this schedule we should have an 8 to 11 win season!!!
PMC
March 24th, 2010
11:33 am
WOW, This is EXACTLY what needed to be addressed. How can you not feel good about the way Coach Belin is handling things.
Helmet Placement is one reason the Georgia Secondary members got a few 15 yard penalties for good hits.
They have been avoiding issues for the last several years. It seems that they are addressing those rather obvious descrepancies now. This is Awesome.
Doc Reem
March 24th, 2010
11:42 am
Tell it like it is Belin!!!
chipperdawg
March 24th, 2010
11:42 am
Been a LONG time coming!!! Love what we’re hearing from this new defensive coaching staff!
HBTD
March 24th, 2010
11:44 am
Like what I’m reading related to the new defensive coaches addressing the issue of tackling which has been obvious to everyone.
Hopefully, they’ve got someone who can also address the kick off coverage issues that we’ve seen over the last several years.
Raise The Bar
March 24th, 2010
11:48 am
From Nick Williams, who is moving back to safety:
“He’s (Lakatos) big on putting your face in there and striking people. He’s a very aggressive coach,” Williams said. “He’s about being aggressive; he’s about setting a tone. It ain’t about laying back. If you’re going to catch a touchdown pass on us, you’re going to pay for it and I love that about him.”
Lakatos’ hands-on approach is winning favor with players like Williams as well.
“I love that about him, and I like how he coaches me,” he said. “It’s different than last year. He’s hands on. He’ll get on you, but when he gets on you he gets on you in a respectful manner. He’ll get on you hard but it’s just about football.”
The more I read, the more obvious it is that Martinez was slack and there were many fundamental problems with the ‘D’. I still can’t believe Richt gave that guy another year! Are we going through the same thing with Bobo as well as the conditioning coach???
SimonsIsNoSaint
March 24th, 2010
11:49 am
30-24 and 73-66. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad it still hurts.
As for defense, I like what I’m hearing about these new coaches. It was time for new ideas and new philosophy. Bring back the Junkyard Dawgs!!! Let’s shutdown our nemesis from south of the border.
SEC East Headlines – 3/24/10 « MrSEC.com
March 24th, 2010
11:50 am
[...] UGA’s new 3-4 defense.5. New linebackers coach Warren Belin asked his players in practice, “Where did you guys learn to tackle the last five years?” (Bet Georgia’s ousted assistants will love hearing that.)6. Mark Richt is “pretty [...]
GO GATAH
March 24th, 2010
11:55 am
I’m glad they are actually COACHING. This is Great news!
Raise The Bar
March 24th, 2010
11:56 am
I’m with ESPN on this one. Time to get some big impressive wins from these highly touted recruits…seems like we will with the positive shakeup in the coaching staff. Coach ‘em up!!!
Are you taking notes, Bobo???
frankly
March 24th, 2010
12:13 pm
“I’m with ESPN on this one”
You mean you’re with CFN and so am I. My only disagreement is that Florida is more talented. I don’t buy it. It’ll be interesting to see where Florida players are drafted and compare it to UGA draft totals by round drafted for the last 3-4 years. And with as many new faces as Florida will have, how do they know this?
Just messin wit you
March 24th, 2010
12:15 pm
Richt was asleep at the wheel for allowing willie to do as he pleases. If Bobo the clown has another year like the last couple, CMR either fires him or goes.
DOG FAN
March 24th, 2010
12:15 pm
i have heard that mett is really got control of the offense if he wins it would murry be willing to play other positions as well as rotating qbs.
frankly yes
March 24th, 2010
12:17 pm
Florida is more talented. When will you clowns stop comparing where Florida players are drafted to what they do to you in the yearly beat down. Did you hire CMR to put players in the pro’s or to win championships.
DawgBuzz
March 24th, 2010
12:17 pm
murfdawg – sounds like Coach Belin DID see the 08 GT game highlights – worst excuse for tackling….a defense that instead of wrapping up the runner tried to just “bump” the runner off his feet. We all know how that turned out. I like the defensive staff this year. GO Dawgs!
frankly
March 24th, 2010
12:17 pm
Raise The Bar – “The more I read, the more obvious it is that Martinez was slack and there were many fundamental problems with the ‘D’.”
Ummmm did you happen to catch any of the games. Thats what should have made it obvious.
DOG FAN
March 24th, 2010
12:20 pm
ga runs a pro style offense and mett is 6′5″ 230lb with a rocket arm
Andy
March 24th, 2010
12:20 pm
I think we have reason to be optimistic, and this schedule is about as light as it gets in the SEC East, but there are still a lot of opportunities to lose. I am particularly worried about the S. Carolina game. It’s always too close and can go either way, though we have been fortunate to come out on top more often than not. I am particularly concerned about an untested QB facing the perennially tough SC defense. Hopefully they won’t be as good as last year, and hopefully our O-line will step up and make some holes for our running game, to take the pressure off the new QB. That will be an early challenge, and there will be several lose-able games throughout the season. I don’t think we should take any SEC conference game lightly, even Vandy.
Craig
March 24th, 2010
12:20 pm
Agree with no excuses…..my question is how come coach richt never acknowledged it or did anything about it???? if its that glaring it begs to question WHY??
frankly
March 24th, 2010
12:20 pm
“Florida is more talented. When will you clowns stop comparing where Florida players are drafted to what they do to you in the yearly beat down. Did you hire CMR to put players in the pro’s or to win championships.”
I’ll type slowly so that maybe you can understand it. Since NFL drafts for talent above anything else, it is indicative the general talent level of the program. The point being that we haven’t been getting beatdown because of lack of talent. got it genious?
mexdawg
March 24th, 2010
12:21 pm
Somewhere up there BLOODY ERK RUSSEL is smiling and saying it’s about time.Now GATA and LET THE BIG DAWG EAT.
frankly yes
March 24th, 2010
12:22 pm
frankly, if it isnt because of talent then who is the geniouses for keeping these worthless coaches around?
JMart
March 24th, 2010
12:22 pm
Grantham, Belin, Lakatos…. I’d say Richt DID do something about it.
SOFLA/LOWNDES COUNTY DAWG
March 24th, 2010
12:23 pm
PUT THEM GAYTORS IN THE DIRT AND TAKE BACK THE CONFEDERATE FLAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
frankly yes
March 24th, 2010
12:24 pm
One more question genious; do you want NFL talent or college talent, Stafford has NFL talent and Tebow college talent?
Gratefuldawghead
March 24th, 2010
12:24 pm
That’s why Martinez has a clip board carrier postion with OK!
AceDawg
March 24th, 2010
12:27 pm
Sounds right to me. UGA should be a top tier team with the program continuity under Richt, high level recruiting, and a new NFL tested coach on defense. At the extreme minimum, UGA would have to be as good on defense and better on offense than the year before if there is any hope at all to Richt remaining the right guy for the head job. A new quarterback shouldn’t stop offensive progression with everything in place and acknowledgement that our young QB’s are supposed to be better than Cox anyway.
Eat It Saint Simons
March 24th, 2010
12:28 pm
30-24!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8 out of 9!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
73-66!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Raise The Bar
March 24th, 2010
12:29 pm
Frankly…I was all about firing Martinez two years ago. What I meant by my ‘obvious’ statement is that what many suspected all along is now being confirmed by statements the players and the new coaches are making. But I guess we’ll really be able to tell this fall.
AceDawg
March 24th, 2010
12:30 pm
Frankly though, it is the defense where things must turn around for the team to be a contender again. If they improve the way Dawgs fans think they are going to under Grantham, it’ll make the offene tougher too since they have to hit shoulder pads all season in practice and will be forced to be tougher to counter the aggressive, better executing defense. Better coaching means more to UGA than losing some veterans on defense because of the fact that UGA recruits major athletes.
DOG FAN
March 24th, 2010
12:30 pm
i would like to know washaun weight he looks much bigger than last year
Really?
March 24th, 2010
12:31 pm
Anybody else find this quote from collegefootballnews.com a bit strange?
“The offense isn’t likely to be consistent with so many new players in key spots, and the defense has to provide as much help as possible.”
How can you report on a team and actually not research the team you are reporting on. UGA is bringing back 10 of 11 starters on offense and plenty of experienced depth on offense. So how is bringing back all starters but one viewed as having so many new players in key spots on offense?
GATA Dawgs!
March 24th, 2010
12:33 pm
What’s going to happen with tackling by Oklahoma’s secondary???
DCJohn
March 24th, 2010
12:33 pm
We need a more explosive offense? Our offense was prety explosive last year. We either threw up points or threw up on ourselves. Exploded the scoreboard or imploded on ourselves. We had a lot of points over the season, but we also had a lot of mistakes. We don’t need more explosions. We need to run the ball.
Every year I’ve been alive I’ve been told you need two things to win in the SEC: run the ball and stop the run. Explosions only get you on the good and bad highlight reels.
DawgBuzz
March 24th, 2010
12:35 pm
Andy – the S. Carolina game is going to be a real test. Seems it is always close and having a green QB in there against a SC defense that is quick and talented will let everyone know how prepared we are. I hope the running game is up to par ( unlike the Ok. State game last year ). Should be low scoring. I think our defense will be the deciding factor. Go Dawg!
Really?
March 24th, 2010
12:40 pm
DCJohn – agreed, it is obvious the guy that wrote the article for collegefootballnews.com has no idea what is going on at UGA.
Andy
March 24th, 2010
12:41 pm
Amen DawgBuzz. It also seems to me that we sometimes start off the season a little clueless, and we take a few games before we start clicking on all cylinders, the OK State game being a perfect example. Hopefully we’ll be as prepared as we can be.
Preston
March 24th, 2010
12:43 pm
Good defense or bad defense…we still OWN tech. LOL!!! Always have, always will. LOL!!!
Unforgiving
March 24th, 2010
12:46 pm
Since Mark Richt has been head coaches, who many SEC teams have won national championships. I know the dawgs are not one and I find that disturbing.
We all knew this ........so we WILL correct it
March 24th, 2010
12:46 pm
The coach’s statement is 100% correct. Yechie fans knew this in 08 in Athens, when now departed
( TG&GHG) UGA safety #09 blew tackle after tackle along with 40% of the UGA D that day. That same year in a win vs Auburn, UGA was very, very lucky to win ………. lousy tackling UGA employed in that game. Too many other games to name over the last few years.
That is in the past and now is now and UGA with this new D. staff will be a fundamentally SOUND team from stem to stern. If not …………….well then, we can correct that as well.
Identify the problem, solve it and move forward is the way to run a railroad and a football team and UGA is on the right track, now.
Respect is a huge part of this transition period and the fans already RESPECT the new coaches and I suspect that so do the players. When UGA wins big games consistently, the respect will be also from our overall conference. Time will tell. The ingredients are there ….talent, attitude, schedule and personal pride.
Go Dogs.
Unforgiving
March 24th, 2010
12:46 pm
Since Mark Richt has been head coache, how many SEC teams have won national championships. I know the dawgs are not one and I find that disturbing………sorry about the typos
Preston
March 24th, 2010
12:47 pm
DawgBuzz, I don’t see us having a problem with the running game even early in the season. Both of our RB’s went through their growing pains the first half of last season. And with a freshman QB, that’s a beautiful thing. UGA could really surprise some folks this year. We’ll see.
Preston
March 24th, 2010
12:48 pm
Unforgiving, UF,UA, and LSU. Ours is coming soon if Grantham is the real deal.
1eyedJack
March 24th, 2010
12:49 pm
A lot of time it is easier for someone who is on the outside looking in to identify a problem than it is for someone who is close to the situation daily. Kind of like looking in the mirror every morning…you don’t notice yourself growing old or fat. It takes someone else to say “you’ve gained weight” or “you’re getting gray”.
And then there’s that loyalty thing.
Now we have new eyes on the situation. See all the warts.
Put your facemask in his chest and I want to see snot bubbles.
run the ball
March 24th, 2010
12:49 pm
What was our average time of possession last year compared to our opponents? Our mistakes, and overall lack of discipline contributed to that glaring discrepency. Our lack of commitment to a power running game also contributed. Find your all american fullback Bobo. Run the ball. What is CMR’s record when we have a back go over 100 yrds? If I’m calling plays you can bet one of our main objectives is to have a rusher break 100yds. It obviously works. We have the O-line and backs to get it done. DO IT!! Win the game by running and controlling the clock. Duh.
Will
March 24th, 2010
12:50 pm
It happens in all of our jobs- it’s called complacency. And it happened big time to the staff after the 2007 season. The coaches stopped coaching hard and the proof was the crap that was laid on the field in games vs Tenn, GT, UF(twice)UK and several others I won’t bore you with. However I think this staff will change things for the better.
Really?
March 24th, 2010
12:52 pm
Unforgiving – the answer is 3 and I do not find it disturbing. Teams are voted into the National Championship game. Teams can’t control that. Ask how many teams have won SEC Championships since CMR started. That is a better way to evaluate things.
AltamahaDawg
March 24th, 2010
12:53 pm
“in a perfect world, this is figured out and settled on as soon as possible.”
Well great news. The starter at QB will be figured out, as soon as possible. Welcome to the perfect world.
UGA practice comment in summer of 09
March 24th, 2010
1:01 pm
One of the bloggers, Bill King? said last summer that CWM barked out some pass coverage instructions to #3 and fabulous # 9 and they slowly walked back to him muttering” yeah, whatever you say coach.”
I know, i know, it was hot and they were exhausted and dehydrated BUT they showed 0 respect for CWM and that was a root cause of UGA D deficiencies. No respect for the D staff or maybe even the entire staff prior to this year in awhile. THAT will change with the new crew and in fact HAS already changed.
All orgainizations need a ( Ali’s pal ) Bundini to motivate, cajole and inspire. It is the way it is. A sargeant in the fox hole might be that guy, where as maybe the young LT has no respect from the men but they PERFORM BECAUSE of Sarge. It takes on all kinds of personnas does respect.
Respect is earned and is not purchased at the store and it knows no social or moral or racial or economic boundaries. It can also be spelled Mark Fox or Todd Grantham, or Erk Russell or Bud Grant or Don Shula or UGA LB coach Blevins or D back coach Latakatos ( sorry for the poor spelling swith these two men ) or Bear Bryant.
Coach TG and Company have that so important and KEY characteristic.
Big things are happening at UGA. The next two or three years could be one nice run for UGA football.
Go Dogs.
ARdawg
March 24th, 2010
1:02 pm
Kudos to Coach Belin!! Damn time coaches call it like it is rather than make excuses for why it isn’t. Tackling has the ongoing nagging problem for the last 5-6 years. I was convinced the defense was working solely on Willies schemes over any fundamentals.
1eyedJack
March 24th, 2010
1:04 pm
No room for political correctness on the football field.
EricADawg Fan
March 24th, 2010
1:07 pm
Enter your comments here
stw
March 24th, 2010
1:12 pm
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE OLD JUNKYARD DAWG DEFENSE…
HOUDAWG
March 24th, 2010
1:17 pm
murfdawg …… ya nailed it. That ‘08 D was the worst I’d seen in 40+ years too. These coaches seem to be laying down solid expectations & methods.
Note to frankly : it’s spelled genius …….. dumba$$ ……..
30-24 Dawgs, We Run This State!
March 24th, 2010
1:25 pm
Great blawg Bill, glad to see the new D-coaches stepping up & taking notice of the failures of Willard Martini!
DawgBuzz
March 24th, 2010
1:32 pm
I’m with you Preston – I’m still concerned about the offense. A lot of talent but a unproven QB. Can we run against good SEC teams? I also hope that Mett is not held back because he made a mistake. Go Dawgs!!
Mark Richt and Fran Tarkenton and Jim Kelley
March 24th, 2010
1:36 pm
The above three men have some things in common. Kelley for example, played at U of M with Richt and all 3 played QB in college. Fran and Jim Kelley also played QB in the NFL with long, stellar careers. Neither of these two ever won a Super Bowl. Oh, then to use the standards employed here by so many um, ah, “experts” Kelley and Fran are losers and failures; even though between them there are about 8 or 10 Super Bowl games.
The Atlanta Braves in the 90s are a perfect example of that STUPID argument that “unless so and so wins the World Series or the Super Bowl or the NC then that coach or player is a loser”. Jim Brown never, ever played in a Super Bowl. Is he a loser running back or Earl Cambell??
For a QB to get to the Super bowl as many times as did Trakenton and Kelley is to PROVE their greatness. Richt? his record proves that he is one of the best. Yes, with losses to KY and Vandy and how ever many losses to Florida and ONE LOSS to laughable Tech.
NC?? Oh heck yeah …………that would be nice for UGA. I suspect however, that 90% of the morons on the several blogs procaliming that say with ” no NC, then ( Mark Richt ) is a failure” are not even college educated.
You have a right to your opinion ………..worthless as it and MY opinion are. Both are free and are worth what you pay for them.
Go Dogs.
Ginger
March 24th, 2010
1:38 pm
Love that quote by Coach Belin……I hope that UGA does not say much to him for making that quote…because it makes me feel very very good that problems are being acknowledged and that very positive changes are going to be made…that makes me feel so much better and should make players, recruits, and fans feel better too. UGA has enough talent to do much much better !!
Mark Richt and Fran Tarkenton and Jim Kelley
March 24th, 2010
1:38 pm
PS
I also know that Jim Brown was gone from the NFL by the time of the Super Bowl. He still illustrates the point of my argument.
Go Dogs
Will Dawg
March 24th, 2010
1:43 pm
CMR went to VT to get a look at a better Strength and conditioning program. He also talked special teams with Frank Beamer. Glad to know that our coach is not just looking to get better on defense. It probably doesn’t hurt that Coach Beamer would love to see UGA bury GT as often as possible.
Zeier Fan
March 24th, 2010
1:52 pm
On the money
SOUTH GA DAWG
March 24th, 2010
2:00 pm
DOWN HERE IN THE DIRTY DIRTY WE THINK ITS TIME TO QUIT BEING SO SOFT UP THERE IN ATHENS!!!! TIME TO PLAY WITH SOME SWAG!
Saint Richt
March 24th, 2010
2:01 pm
What a sackless leader ya’ll have in CMR. Soft as baby doo. What a shock! A one game suspension for Mettenberger….
I-DOG
March 24th, 2010
2:02 pm
This is the best news I have heard about Spring Ball to date. I love it. While I agree that Richt might have cringed when those statements became public… Richt knows his defense didn’t perform the last few years. I don’t think a head coach gets rid of the entire defensive staff save one including a former college roomate if the D is getting it done and tackling is about as key a thing as a defense does.
While the proof will be on the field as to whether we are better tacklers and a better defense, I like the fact that the coaches are making this a priority. If I hear that the next priorities oare penalties and turnovers then I become more optomistic about next season.
TheItalianDawg
March 24th, 2010
2:03 pm
Ok! if anyone was reading the blogs since 2005, you should be able to single me out as the one who repeatedly identified the poor coaching by WM and he is just a load of Bull Crap!!! i was even more convinced by his inability to coach a prime time defense after the Auburn game of 2005 and should be fired!!! I cant believe he survived 4 more years, if he worked for Saban or Tommy Tuberville, he would have been fired by 2005. Martinez was a disaster for Georgia!! he actually cost us at least one or 2 national championships, 2005, 2007 and 2008. just wait and see how bad Oklahoma will sink!!!
OC_Dawg
March 24th, 2010
2:16 pm
Only a retard would say a baseball score on a football story. Admit it, you got nothing St Simons!
Roaddawg80
March 24th, 2010
2:22 pm
Not sure why everyone is on BOBO so hard. The offense has produced the most points and yards the last two years than what we have had in the CMR era. Yea Cox wasn’t the greatest qb and put us in bad situations but if Stafford would had stayed then Bobo wouldn’t have had to do that.
Rookie
March 24th, 2010
2:44 pm
Sorry guys, new to the blogs. Wondering what HBTD means?
dap01
March 24th, 2010
2:45 pm
Saint Richt: I can not argue about your comment. You would be a great athority on sackless people. You have examined many sackless and sackful people in your time at Tech.
You could probably write a book about sacks. I am sure that you have the whole subject covered. You have your fingers wrapped around it.
How2fish
March 24th, 2010
2:53 pm
A lot of nice comments coming from the D coaches..but at this point they are just talk…CWM I’m sure never in his mind coached bad habits..but clearly was..we will give these guys time to show us there is a change for the better on the D but to prove that you have to play the games..and I’m looking forward to that!
Sam
March 24th, 2010
2:56 pm
Hard to cause fumbles if you are not hitting someone.
Saban
March 24th, 2010
2:57 pm
Doesn`t matter who coaches over the cess pool in Athens.
Another 6-5 season with the Florida game getting to triple digits this year. 102-24.
I believe we will win another natinal championship.
Life is good.
Saint Richt
March 24th, 2010
3:01 pm
Whats the over/under on the number of one game suspensions that pile up before the season starts?
CWM is gone and whew .........let's play D.
March 24th, 2010
3:06 pm
UGA lost about 8 – 10 games over the last 4 or 5 years that could have been won with at least an average SEC caliber effort. WVA game, KY TWICE! and VANDY and yes, Florida. Tech for sure.
The Auburn game where they were what….. 4th and 30 and they hit a 55 yarder up the middle down to the 3 yd line??? How about 2 of the last 4 UT games. Come on …………we really just laid down on them. No effort ……………..none.
Several others come to mind like Ok State and LSU in 09 and whew ……….glad that clown and his staff are gone.
The new coaches SOUND LIKE hard nosed footbal coaches. Better late than never.
Good things are coming.
Go Dogs
LOVES GEORGIA
March 24th, 2010
3:10 pm
Where have you been SAINT SIMONS. Haven’t seen you since the annual thanksgiving beatdown. Now go crawl back under your rock. You have no legs or mouth to stand on.
RAMBLE ON!!!
March 24th, 2010
3:14 pm
Where’s Cuz?
I haven’t seen him lately. I hope everything is alright with him and Bailey.
EricADawgFan
March 24th, 2010
3:16 pm
That is great that Coach Belin have indentified the problem. Although it didnt take a Rocket Secientist to see that. But it does mean a lot that the Coach publicly mention it. Not that the problem has been identified, lets fix it. I have huge positive expectations for the Dawgs this year. They should definitely win the SEC East this year hands down.
layinlow
March 24th, 2010
3:30 pm
I like what I’m hearing from the defensive coaches. I have no doubt that this group will do a much better job than the previous regime. The only question marks on defense will be how long it takes to get these guys understanding the new scheme and feeling confident. Also, it may take another recruiting season or two before Grantham can get the kind of players he needs to run his defense effectively. Two things that I have heard this spring from our new defensive assitants, that make me smile, are- Belin taking charge and acknowleding there is a serious problem with tackling fundamentas. Secondly, when Latakos said he likes big physical corners instead of midgets. Music to my ears!!!
Ernesto P. Chubbaleen
March 24th, 2010
3:30 pm
I might be overly optimistic about the D, but I think Grantham and the new UGA staff is going to create a lot of problems for opposing offenses this year. I’m very excited about the new 3-4 scheme and the things they are emphasizing. Belin has every right to ask where they learned to tackle, because our tackling sucked under Martinez.
I’m more concerned about the offense, because of the QB situation. It is damn difficult to break a new QB into the SEC. So much on offense depends on how well your QB plays and if Murray isn’t the break away guy by now we could struggle come Fall.
I would love to see us beat Florida and UT this year, but I’ll settle for the Vols.
How2fish
March 24th, 2010
3:32 pm
Saban you come a lot closer a lot of time to going 6-5 than CMR has..the facts are the facts.
Daniel #12
March 24th, 2010
3:36 pm
Yes. In addition to poor pass coverage, poor special teams play, lack of aggressiveness on defense, i agree the tackling has been attrocious
Old Techie
March 24th, 2010
3:37 pm
Saint Richt you are a fool. I would suggest you do as I – worry about our Jackets. I am sick of the yearly beat-downs from the farmers in Athens. From what I hear and read they are getting better by the day – and us ????
We can yell from the rooftops “We Won the ACC” but the fact is the farmers from Athens keep kicking our arse year in year out.
Junkyard Dawg
March 24th, 2010
3:38 pm
Saban- We were 8-5, Not Uga caliber no and have you already forgotten 2007 were you went 6-6
Saint Richt
March 24th, 2010
3:52 pm
Old Techie, shut your pie hole if you can’t appreciate a little ribbing from time to time. If you had bothered to read my comments, I don’t think I ever said our program is better and I realize that the Dawgs own us right now. But I think its also painfully obvious that Richt doesn’t have any stones when it comes to disciplining his players.(and never has) He reminds me a lot of his mentor Bobby Bowden, another proud Christian who also seemed to have a different morale compass when it came to managing his football team. And as for what WE GOT next year, we’ve got Paul Johnson. And I’ll take him anyday over the sackless wonder in Athens.
S. FL Chapter of the Bulldog Nation
March 24th, 2010
3:57 pm
Hey St. Simons, that baseball score you’re spoutin off about…that was a young, injury riddled squad almost takin down the #3 team in the nation in their own house…how you feel about that game now??? That’s what I thought…now swallow your boyfriend’s load you B!tc#!
I definitely like everything I’m hearing coming out of Athens these days…but everyone has to be cautiously optimistic. There are sure to be growing pains and the OoC schedule is a lot lighter this year, and yes we don’t get Bama or LSU….but, I believe that Ark & MSU are going to be much improved and very well could be equally as tough this year.
Our skill positions and O-line should be able to take some of the pressure off of the young QB’s, but I am worried about Bobo…but, with the change in the D scheme that they have to go against everyday…that could be just what the Dr. ordered to light a fire under EVERYONE’S butts! I hope!!!
The Special Teams….specifically Kick Coverage can only improve.
I’ve heard some rumbling about Logan still going to be the punt returner/receiver on short field returns…I don’t have a problem with that especially since I saw at least twice last year returners, not Logan, either catch the ball on the 2,1, or 1/2 yard line…NO EXCUSE!
There are A LOT of things that our Dawgs need to address before the 2010 season kicks off, but at least we have the wheels moving in the right direction! How Bout Them Dawgs!!!! GATA in 2010!!!!
GO DAWGS!!!!
UGAgrad04
March 24th, 2010
4:01 pm
How can you be a Div-I recruit and not know how to tackle?? And how can you be a player on a defense that gives up 30-40 points in big games, and not let that bother you?? I mean how can you not care THAT much!!! I mean at what point do the players need to take accountability for what is happening? Well these boys are finding out pretty quick with this new coaching staff that if they don’t bust their asses and earn their scholarships, then they are going to be demoted to the practice squad pretty fast! Defense is about heart and desire and if you don’t have the stones for it, then you shouldn’t be playing on that side of the ball. Period!
76-Dawg
March 24th, 2010
4:22 pm
One problem with the offense that needs to be addressed is when UGA is winning by more than 10 points at half time it is time to put the pedal down not change your game plan or go into a defensive mode in the second half.One of the things that frustrates to no end is to score 21 or 24 pts at half and score only 7 to 10 points in the second half when you know you could have scored a total north of 40 points. UGA has been letting way to many teams back into games in the second half because they change game plans at the half.” IF IT AIN’T BROKE DON’T FIX IT” When you let a team back into a game it is fuel that can be used against you next year. But if UGA beats a team soundly that teams go’s into the next years game already beaten mentally. That one reason Fla. has such consistent success against UGA.
Old Dawg
March 24th, 2010
4:35 pm
Improve tackling and take away margin and a lot of good things will happen. And but the hammer down when you have the other team in trouble, in other words a killer instinct!
innocent bystander
March 24th, 2010
4:42 pm
Team needs toughness all the way around. Bet Mettenberger will be starter before first SEC game.
38 Yardline Dawg
March 24th, 2010
4:45 pm
HA, if Richt is embarrassed at Belin’s comments, then I’d like to buy him a beer. If you’re a Dawg fan and not embarrassed at our poor tackling over the last two years, well…
I think we will see great improvement on defense in the Fall. It’s not just that the 3-4 scheme will be an improvement, but better fundamentals will make a big, big difference. I’m just so happy to see Belin calling it like it is that I’m going to drink to him in about 15 minutes.
And just for the record, I’ll take an improved defense and an unexperienced QB over last year’s sloppy defense and 5th year “experienced” QB.
Camden Mark
March 24th, 2010
4:58 pm
No excuses my ass.There were no excuses for the last 2 seasons,poor coaching particularly on D,cost us.
Lets just hope (pray) Granthem is the 2nd coming of Erk “Head Butt” Russel
Camden Mark
March 24th, 2010
5:01 pm
76-Dawg you hit it on the head,hate when we go into that play to not lose mode.
LCDawg
March 24th, 2010
5:03 pm
It’s true we have sucked at tackling since BVG left. Belin is a solid LB’s coach just look at the player’s he coached up at Vandy. I expect much improvement from our LB core this year. I am also optimistic about Lakatos. It sounds to me like the players are buying into the new approach and like the fact that nobody is penciled in as a starter as in years past. I’d like to hear what we are up to on special teams. I hope we adopt a strategy like FL and make it a badge of honor to be on special teams. I want our starters on the field for every special team since ST end up influencing every game in a major way. Treat it that way!
DawginOH
March 24th, 2010
5:34 pm
Coach Belin is determined to fix the multitude of problems the Dawgs had with tackling last season. Does anyone else out there love this guy’s approach to coaching as much as I do? CMR might be cringing at his words now, but he will be pleased with what happens on the defensive side of the ball when the season starts. Go Dawgs!
What??
March 24th, 2010
6:01 pm
Bill excellent reporting!
The inside scoop is what ALL UGA fans are seeking through this “change” in Athens.
Please keep providing the stuff all others fail to recognize when reporting the DAWGS!
Can not wait for the 2010 season!!
yourztruly
March 24th, 2010
6:04 pm
I say a ten win season is very reasonable considering the schedule.
HanDAWG
March 24th, 2010
6:19 pm
Dear King, I copyrighted the word “blawg” in 2005-2010 (and called for an 11+ win season earlier this spring). Only not considering bringing copyright lawsuit because my girl works for your parent company’s parent company, and the AJC is already so thin, shoddy and flat broke. Otherwise, pretty solid reporting. Much Love, Han Vance, author-journalist-poet … http://www.bighairyblawg.com is the real.
Hiram Dawg
March 24th, 2010
6:34 pm
Coach Belin, Lakatos and Grantham – the poor tackling is nothin. Wait til you see Bobo’s terrible playcalling. Now that’s somebody who needs to learn fundamentals!
Big L
March 24th, 2010
6:51 pm
Yeah, if Bobo calls a draw play on 3rd and 14 , and Richt doesn’t slap him in the back of the head, I’ll come fire Richt myspf. Bobo gotta change too.
savannadawg
March 24th, 2010
7:08 pm
Someone also needs to define the difference between being more aggressive and just tackling very well. If the tackling issue is resolved everything else will fall into place.
mgdawg
March 24th, 2010
7:38 pm
The defensive staff has been saying all the right things ever since they were hired, I really hope they can back up the talk.
FRED
March 24th, 2010
8:07 pm
THE LAST 5 YEARS? LOOK AT ALL THE FILM MY FRIEND LOOK AT THE LAST 10 YEARS.
Bulldog59
March 24th, 2010
8:56 pm
This is “low hanging fruit.” Too easy with too many examples to recall. Don’t fault Coach Belin for stating the obvious. Coaches Belin, Lakatos, and Grantham weren’t brought in because the D was doing things correctly. Expect some mistakes early, due to the new scheme and difference in assignments, but by mid 2010, the Dawg D should be able to man-up against anyone. It will be nice to once again watch a game where we don’t have to score 40 points to win. If Murray can simply protect the ball, and make a few plays, we are drastically improved!
Bulldog59
March 24th, 2010
9:00 pm
One last thing…..yes, Bobo’s play calling needs to improve, but he was handicapped last year with JC at QB. Try as he might, Joe couldn’t make a lot of the needed plays, so Bobo had to go back to the basics. Bobo knows he needs to perform, or he could follow some of the defensive guys out the door.
Matt the Brave
March 24th, 2010
9:03 pm
Good to see you back St. Simon’s. Thought you’d gone and hung yourself after the UGA football and basketball wins. HA!
talking about blech, you think that Hewitt’s gone?
willieg hates bill shanks
March 24th, 2010
9:29 pm
FLORIDA HAS MORE TALENT BECAUSE THEY PAY THERE RECRUITS MONEY TO COME THERE BUY THEM CARS AND PLACES TO LIVE AND THEY USE FREHMAN GIRLS TO GIVE THE TOP 5 RECRUITS RECRUITS SEXUAL FAVORS TO COME TO FLORIDA WHAT RECRUIT WOULD NOT WANT TO GO THERE.
Bobo the Bozo
March 24th, 2010
10:19 pm
As long as Bobo the Bozo keeps committing 40 unforced errors per year, we could have Saban and Strong and it won’t matter.
23 fumbles, 17 int’s = inept.
But, glad working on fundmentals. Belin was the right man for the job, his guys ranked higher than UF in tackles at Vandy with far less talent. Belin is spectacular.
14-0 in 2010 & 2011
March 24th, 2010
10:22 pm
The key to SEC is defense, predicts wins and losses.
UGA has the best defensive staff in the SEC. Can’t wait. Not gonna lose for a long, long time.
Grantham one of the best at fast turnarounds at Colts & Browns went from 3-13 to 13-3 with Colts, 4-10 to 10-6 with Browns, both in 1 year.
He will be worth 2-3 more wins in 2010, new QB makign less int’s good for 2 more wins too.
HUNKER DOWN
March 24th, 2010
11:20 pm
I am very excited about the changes and what I am hearing from the new coaching staff. Agree with new coacing staff that tackling has been an issue that is getting attention. I think the new regime will bring back discipline to the defense and help keep the offensive unit out on the field longer this coming season. Great University that has had a long heritage of junk yard style defense will reappear this fall I feel.
Flo-Ri-Duh!
March 25th, 2010
12:18 am
Coaching on the defensive side has been lacking…. why else would they have been terminated? Is this supposed to be some kind of revelation? Write about something we DON”T know.
RED DOG 77
March 25th, 2010
1:56 am
I’m looking forward to watching the BULLDOGS drill the living hell out of the SEC this year !!! Looks like ,mabe, yes? Them Good ol Junkyard DOGS WILL BE BACK IN 2010 !……………GO DOGS !!!! GATA !!!!!
BuLLdawg
March 25th, 2010
4:07 am
I get a little tired of hearing Defense conversations with our 1-3 vs the vols the last 4 years, 1-3 vs Florida the last 4 years, 10-10 vs SEC East teams the last 4 years, # 96 NCAA Rank average the last 4 years in Penalties, 21 fumbles per year for the last 4 years and 14 interceptions per year the last 4 years.
And, now this season, we have 3 freshmen quarterbacks and one 4-year quarterback whom we asked to move to wide receiver, but he doesn’t want to.
Afraid to study the offense ?
Bill King, you admit in the opening line that the REAL PROBLEM has been on OFFENSE with our total inability to line up and actually run a play without a penalty, and when we did, we either fumbled or threw an interception. And, then there are all the guys on the Offensive Depth Chart buried behind those who are NO WHERE NEAR AS GOOD as the 1 Starting.
Only good positive discussion allowed, so all you ever bring up Altamaha Dawg, Bill King and RED DOG 77, is discussion about the Defense ?
Sweet 16 Men’s and Women’s :
NCAA Tournament Action :
SEC 14-4
ACC 9-9
SEC Men 4-2
ACC Men 5-5
SEC Women 10-2
ACC Women 4-4
ACC has neither a winning record in NCAA Tourney Men
ACC has neither a winning record in NCAA Tourney Women
SEC has winning record in BOTH NCAA Tourney Men & Women.
SEC is kicking the butts of ACC in basketball, again.
Tonight we have Kentucky playing Cornell, and Cornell beat the crap out of Wisconsin by 20 points.
superDawg
March 25th, 2010
4:15 am
Beat the rush hate tek early.
BuLLdawg
March 25th, 2010
6:52 am
I think it is really funny what is happening to Georgia tek.
They and the AJ-C want to get rid of Paul Hewitt.
This is because he has a Losing Record to UGA for God’s sake, by several games and counting.
Only to get worse as the AJ-C and as Georgia tek knows.
And, his Academics are a sham. 914 APR with NCAA PROBATION as we speak limited to only 11 scholarships.
But, Dave Braine’s contract says Paul Hewitt has to pay Georgia tek $3.4 million dollars to go to little St. Johns.
So, he can’t leave.
Ha ha ha.
Hobnail Boot
March 25th, 2010
6:56 am
Sounds like the Junkyard is back.
AH
March 25th, 2010
7:04 am
BuLLdawg- Do live in a world of pessimism and negativity?
RAMBLE ON!!!
March 25th, 2010
8:19 am
Nah, BuLLdawg lives in a van down by the river.
BuLLdawg
March 25th, 2010
9:15 am
No, I don’t live in a world of pessimism and negativity. Despite the new healthcare bill being passed that will certainly destroy our way of life as we know it and drag us into the depths of socialism, the middle east crisis escalating into certain nuclear war, country spiraling toward total economic collapse, gas prices going out of site, more storms and flooding on the way, carcinogens in our drinking water, acid rain destroying our crops, russian spys have our computers bugged, the school system is brainwashing our children, ozone layer deteriorating, we’ll all be living like Mad Max in a couple of months….and when UGA and GT play each other this season, the blimp will probably crash in the stadium and kill everybody on both teams anyway….so whats the point in living or even reading the sports page?!?!?!?!?!?!? I one of the most positive, upbeat people on this board.
#1 BAMA FAN
March 25th, 2010
9:49 am
It appears that the DAWGS are trying to address the issues. Discipline in assignments and tackling (the basics) is what is needed at Ga. The talent is there, just like it was at BAMA under Shula, the difference is what you do with it. Also letting the young men know that you need to improve every day and that the best players will play. Good luck DAWGS…RTR
FBR
March 25th, 2010
9:52 am
It wasn’t as big of a factor as turnovers??? You’ve got to be kidding. Poor tackling gave more teams more first downs, which cost us several ballgames. It is one of the most important aspects of having an effective defense. Let’s hope they get this problem turned around.
Fillin' up @ Juniors
March 25th, 2010
10:40 am
Tech fan here: Question. Do you think that that bad tackling and bad tackling angles could have something to do withthe ungodly amounnt of injuries that UGA football has experienced in the last few years. Seems like every game a starter was getting 3-6 week injuries. My theory, atleast on the defensive side, is that they are related… Bad Technique not only leads to missed tackles but often times…injuries…Any thoughts?
Paul's Johnson
March 25th, 2010
10:51 am
Bottom line at Muttville is that its all up the asst. coaches. Their Chief Figurehead in charge is a non-factor in whether they’ll improve or not. With the tinker-man Bobo running their offense, if its not broke, he’ll try to break it. At least their new asst. defensive coaches will be self-motivated. But their schedule definitely makes this a NO EXCUSES year. So what will their excuse be when they don’t get it done?
Darindawg
March 25th, 2010
11:04 am
Hey “Paul’s Johnson”….Our “chief figurehead” is a “non-factor”? I have you to know MR is a great motivator. He’s probably out there at practice right now telling the players “If you miss a tackle, or get pancaked, or get the ball stripped….shoot, just get up and punch that mean ol Tech player in the nose!”
I-DOG
March 25th, 2010
11:43 am
Saint Tech. How about 3 years ago when Richt suspended a starting TE (Chandler) for 3 games for open container violation? He was 21 years old and it was during the Summer. Has tech ever done that? Tell me the name of the player. Does nobody drink at tech that is under 21? I agree with you that 1 game for Mett is too little. I might sound like a hypocrite since I think the 21 year old drinking age is a dumb law that turns law abiding citizens (like myself when I as under 21) into fake id carrying criminals and probably puts more kids at risk by forcing drinking underground. It is as effective as prohibition was and as we all know that was a disaster for this country. Why have a law that virtually EVERYBODY violates?? Punish drunk drivers, but don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.
However, Richt should send a stronger message to the team about following HIS team’s rules. 3 games minimum.
Warren Berlin speaks the truth...
March 25th, 2010
4:18 pm
“Where did you guys learn to tackle the last five years?”…forget about that, where was the head coach when these sub par performance’s were going on year, after year, after year??? You fan’s need to realize that you have a good coach, but not one that can get you over the hump required to get to the elite level. Don’t know who would be better at replacing him, but the guy is just too wishy-washy. What’s up with Met and his suspension, pull the trigger and get this soap opera off the front page that’s hanging over the team all spring. Whack him with a 3 game bye-bye, why wait for anything else, what do you not get about the charges he has against him, show some leadership. Send notice to the entire team ,so that they can see what repercussions there will be if you can’t conduct yourself as a scholarship athlete, and all the while you are representing the University of Georgia. Maybe this will filter down to the rest of the team. Grow a set. Never had a coach who did everything by committee.
GaDawg
March 25th, 2010
4:41 pm
shane#1
March 24th, 2010
5:43 pm – from – “Dogs’ offense looks more versatile this year”
That is what an effective running game is intended to do. Force the defense to load the box to stop the run. That opens up the passing game where your quarterback and great receivers have a chance to shine. When the defense has to back off to slow down the passing game, you go back to the running game. They call it “taking what the defense is giving you”, but you must BE ABLE to take it when you get it. Without an EFFECTIVE running game you cannot dictate what the defense has to do in order to stop you! When you can force the defense to play your game plan, you are controlling the game. When you control the game you win championships. That requires an EFFECTIVE running game!
GaDawg
March 25th, 2010
5:41 pm
Hey BuLLdawg,
You left out the plight of the Honey Bee! Its demise will be disastrous for crops, and lead to famine in the USA!
GaDawg
March 25th, 2010
6:11 pm
GrAnThAm……………..hey, did somebody plan this?
GaDawg
March 25th, 2010
6:23 pm
#1 BAMA FAN
March 25th, 2010
9:49 am
You are a Class Act brother!
Thanks for the post, and congratulations on the National Title last year. SEC Forever!
GaDawg
March 25th, 2010
6:32 pm
This post is music to my ears; it sounds so good it deserves another listen!
run the ball
March 24th, 2010
12:49 pm
What was our average time of possession last year compared to our opponents? Our mistakes, and overall lack of discipline contributed to that glaring discrepency. Our lack of commitment to a power running game also contributed. Find your all american fullback Bobo. Run the ball. What is CMR’s record when we have a back go over 100 yrds? If I’m calling plays you can bet one of our main objectives is to have a rusher break 100yds. It obviously works. We have the O-line and backs to get it done. DO IT!! Win the game by running and controlling the clock. Duh.
GaDawg
March 25th, 2010
9:27 pm
Rookie
March 24th, 2010
2:44 pm
Hey Rookie, welcome aboard. HBTD=
“HOW ‘BOUT THEM DAWGS!!!!”
RED DOG 77
March 26th, 2010
2:27 am
#1 Bama Fan………You seem to be a reasonable college football fan, congratulations on your NC!………..You see it pretty much the way I do. Actually, there is more parady in the SEC as far as talent, than most can comprehend. I believe UGA made some very good hires in the off-season, and expect us to be a much improved football team in 2010………we might just play you for the SEC !……………Actually, I have used Alabama as an example of how the move to the 3-4 defense is not quite as tough as some might think. Watching the Bama D last year was fun! reason: players were having fun ! When college football players are having fun, chemistry sets in, and it is awfully difficult to stop a team with great chemistry ! Hell, I’ve seen average teams with good chemistry go on a tear, and surprise alot of people…………UGA has the talent, as does Bama, lets see who has the chemistry in 2010 ! GO DOGS !! Regards to you #1, RED
BuLLdawg
March 26th, 2010
5:35 am
Alabama has a better offensive coaching staff than we do.
Alabama has a better head coach than we do.
Alabama is on NCAA PROBATION in Football, is the only SEC team to be on PROBATION, and has been on PROBATION the most of all SEC teams since the current alignment of The SEC in 1990.
We would not have to tackle the opposing teams if our Offense did not average 21 fumbles a year for the last 4 years in a row every year, if our offense did not start in a hole averaging the # 96 Most Penalized team in NCAA football every year of the last 4 years and if our Offense did not average 14 interceptions per year every year for the last 4 years in a row.
That is NOT negative. It is a FACT.
NCAA Tournament Action :
SEC 15-4
ACC 9-9
SEC Men 5-2
ACC Men 5-5
SEC Women 10-2
ACC Women 4-4
ACC has neither a winning record in NCAA Tourney Men
ACC has neither a winning record in NCAA Tourney Women
SEC has winning record in BOTH NCAA Tourney Men & Women.
SEC is kicking the butts of ACC in basketball, again.
Big East had 8 bids to the Men’s Tournament. Butler beat # 1 seed Syracuse last night. Big East have 1 left, tomorrow night West Virginia vs. SEC # 1 Kentucky. Big East also does not have a Winning Record in Men’s NCAA Tournament, just like the ACC. Neither the Big East nor the ACC are better than The SEC in Basketball. Big East is NOT the best basketball conference and NEITHER obviously is the ACC.
Quit posting as if you are I. My posts are quite clearly mine.
RED DOG 77
March 26th, 2010
11:15 pm
“BuLLdawg” Or should I just call you, “Little Miss Debbie Downer” ? I would request that you refrain from using the term “we” when you write your negative crap about “my” University of Georgia football program. I believe I speak for many, or most, for that matter, that are fed up with your bummed-out drivel. I have never had a problem discussing problems, or weaknesses that the UGA football program might have. Constructive critisism, I my opinion, is healthy, and is needed, to either get it off a fans chest, or hopefully be read by someone that has the power to act on the opinion. Being a constitutional conservative, I would lay down my life, as many have for you to speak your opinion……………..However, it is clear as a bell, you have no affection, nor offer any support whatsoever to the players and coaches that make up the University of Georgia football program. I also find it a little “creepy” that you tend to “follow” a few of us after we post. There are chatrooms for that type of persuation out there, I’m sure………………Now, I am quite sure you will find my post a goldmine of things you can quote me on, out of context, and continue to play your little game…………………But, I ,for one am damn tired of you using the word “we” as you trash the Bulldogs……..My hope is that you might grow-up, and learn mature discussion. As always, My best Regards, RED
D Bell
March 27th, 2010
2:03 pm
No excuse for this weakness and the length of time it has gone on! To win…you have to tackle…
RED DOG 77
March 27th, 2010
10:58 pm
D Bell ………I would agree 100%……….Did you happen to read what new linebackers coach, Belin had to say about tackling? something like “who’s been coaching tackling around here for the last four or five years ?”……………….So, now we have some new coaches, hope that translates into the BULLDOGS drilling the living hell out of our opponents come the 2010 season ! Regards, DB, RED
Vol Rule
March 28th, 2010
11:57 am
Richt’s been at UGA since 2001 and hasn’t come close to a national title. Meyer’s been at Florida since 2005 and has won two, Miles one at lsu and saban one at bama. Why can’t richt recruit and coach well enough to win a title in all that time??????? Dooley at UT will win a title before richt–bank on it.