There’s more than one way to keep a quarterback happy
Does Logan Gray really want to play receiver? (Brant Sanderlin / AJC)
What to make of the Logan Gray situation?
If it were simply a case of the apparent loser in the battle for the starting quarterback job threatening to go elsewhere to play, you’d have to conclude he wasn’t thinking too clearly.
First of all, Mark Richt isn’t likely to change his mind about who his starter is just because of the threat that the backup might go elsewhere. That didn’t even work for D.J. Shockley’s dad, and D.J. was a helluva lot more talented QB than Gray is.
Secondly, even if you view it from the perspective of what’s best for Gray, rather than the program, it doesn’t make sense. Gray is one injury away from starting for an SEC team. If he leaves, he can either drop down to a lower level for two years of potential playing time or give up a year of eligibility if he goes to another Football Bowl Subdivision team. And what are the odds he’ll waltz in as a one-year QB and start at such a school?
Gray’s high school coach, A.J. Ofodile of Rock Bridge High in Columbia, Mo., who was in contact with the player on Monday about all this, put it pretty well in the Athens Banner-Herald: “I think it would be a very hard decision for him to [transfer] based on the situation. He’s at the school that he wants to be at. Even in this situation, which is probably a worst case scenario, he’s probably an ankle injury away from being the starting quarterback at the school he wants to be at. It’s not like he could transfer to another comparable school without losing a year and most people don’t want a one-year quarterback.” (I added the italics for emphasis.)
However, it’s not clear that this is really about Gray chafing at being the backup QB. Gray talked to the coaching staff after last season about switching positions, probably to receiver. While the decision was left in his hands, he apparently was encouraged to stick with the QB competition at least through spring practice. Had Zach Mettenberger not been kicked off the team, Gray most likely would have gotten his wish come August.
But Macon/Columbus beat writer David Hale says that he understands the problem is that while Gray “truly wants to play receiver now,” that’s “not much of an option at UGA apparently.”
Which is kind of puzzling. Why would that not be an option at UGA? Richt himself said just last week that Gray still might play somewhere other than quarterback: “As far as another position goes, the bottom line for Logan is I want him to be in the best position to help Georgia win, and whether that’s No. 2 quarterback or getting some reps at receiver or something, that remains to be seen. But we just want to get him in the best position to help Georgia.”
While that made it pretty clear Aaron Murray is his QB of choice, it also indicates a willingness on Richt’s part to let his backup QB get playing time at another position. And it’s not like it’s a practice that’s unheard of. Texas A&M’s backup quarterback, Ryan Tannehill, is also his team’s leading receiver.
So if that’s the rub, if Gray really wants to be playing receiver, why not let him? Sure, it’s not an ideal scenario: If Gray gets hurt playing receiver and then Murray gets hurt, the Dogs would face playing a completely inexperienced true freshman at quarterback.
But if Gray transfers elsewhere, that’s still the situation. And the Dogs could use a little more depth at receiver.
So why not roll with it, let Gray follow the Tannehill model and keep him happy while still having an experienced backup?
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Bubba
April 27th, 2010
10:41 am
Good points, Bill. I can’t see Logan going to another 1-A school, unless it’s a bottom feeder. If he wants playing time, he would need to drop down to 1-AA. Why do that when you’re an injury away from being the starter at UGA?
Heath
April 27th, 2010
10:46 am
He may be looking at 1-AA schools like Montana, who still placeplayers in the NFL fairly regularly. Not saying that he does or doesnt have that much talent, but it may have crossed his mind.
Cory
April 27th, 2010
10:51 am
This is once again why we are in the position we always are and will NEVER be at the top of college football. Yet more stupid decisions. It is much easier to look at these things objectively since I have given up my ties to UGA football (e.g. money, tickets etc) and now consider myself a regular college football fan with no ties to any particular school. I just got sick and tired of the same old crap year in and year out. Hopefully, someday UGA will get to the position of UF, Bama and even LSU.
UGA-72
April 27th, 2010
10:55 am
Hell, Men, Logan just wants a chance to play football. How many of us would be satisfied to stand on the sidelines “only an injury away” from playing the game? I think he is being smart to weigh his options; he can only walk this road once in his life. Best of luck to Logan as he wrestles with one of life’s tough decisions.
Football Ken
April 27th, 2010
10:56 am
Hey Bill,
Throughout this whole “Gray”mess, most ppl are missing the point about the caliber of recruits we are going after. I mean, whoever is evaluating the talent for program and or positions, is not doing a good job. It seems lately we have “settled” for kids, rather than go hard for the elite prospects at their position. There are alot of kids at UGA, that should be playing at smaller schools anyway. Just not D-1 talent, especially SEC talent……just a thought.
dawgfan
April 27th, 2010
11:03 am
Bill, you are misinformed- Gray graduates at the end of the summer, he can enroll in a D-1 grad program and have 2 years of eligibility left despite the transfer.
Bubba
April 27th, 2010
11:04 am
Ken, I think Aaron Murray was the no. 2 or 3 rated HS QB in the country when he came out. You don’t call that an ‘elite prospect?’
Stephen Harrison
April 27th, 2010
11:06 am
First of all I’m glad to have Logan on the team He wants to be a bulldog! I cant blame him for looking elsewhere for an opportunity to play but at the same time the offense we run we need a QB with above average arm strength to stretch the field Arms like Stafford’s dont come around often but you dont have to be able to sling it 70 yards but his arm strength is average at best. I agree I tink he should play WR most players on the team would tell you Logan is one of their fastest & most athletic players he just never devolped much from a HS qb to a college qb but dont put him in for one play in the shotgun & run a draw that has not & will not work!
Spokesman for the SEC East
April 27th, 2010
11:07 am
I agreee Ken, I have been saying for a couple of years, Rodney Garner should of been let go with Willie. There have been depth issues at several positions and that is his main responsibility as coordinator. Anyone with half a brain should have known that Stafford and Merino were only be there for 3 years and Richt himself should have played knowshon as a true Freshman. The program is in disarray and the fingers should be pointing at the top.
Frank Lane
April 27th, 2010
11:07 am
We did it with Hines Ward and he went on to be MVP of the Super Bowl. Why not put Gray in a multi-role position just the same as Ward?
Hines
April 27th, 2010
11:10 am
Frank, dont compare Gray with me, he couldnt wear my jock
Alabamadawg
April 27th, 2010
11:17 am
First off, let me say ( and I’m not disagreeing with you ) we don’t really know that DJ is a “helluva” lot better than Gray, based on how they have each performed as back-ups. If we remember correctly DJ was terrible until he got the starters job. Gray could blossom as a starter. Plus DJ never had to practice with the special teams, thereby taking away valuable practice time under center.Yes, I do know where rivals etc. had each of them coming out of highschool, but I don’t put much stock in those services. I do wish Logan the very best, whatever he choses to do.
Roman
April 27th, 2010
11:22 am
The reason that he can’t play receiver at Georgia is that he would be about 7th or 8th on the depth chart at that position. If he wants to transfer, let him. Not everyone can be a starter.
dan
April 27th, 2010
11:23 am
Football Ken,
I agree with you somewhat. I still think we recruit well on offense, but defensively we have not. Yeah Yeah…I know we had 5 guys drafted this past weekend…I know. And yes, I realize that Willie sucked, and believe me I get it! But it seems like the guys on defense that are going to the NFL are just role players, whereas 8-10 years ago guys like Richard Seymour, Marcus Stroud, Charles Grant, Will Witherspoon were going on to all pro careers in the NFL. The last 2 year’s production on defense was a combination of bad scheme(Willie), lack of talent( especially on the defensive line), lack of fundamentals( players AND coaches), and players not being ultilized correctly( coaches).
How2fish
April 27th, 2010
11:24 am
Good article Bill. I hope Logan stays but if he truly feels he need a change, best of luck to him. He has done all he can to help the program to this point.
Spike
April 27th, 2010
11:28 am
Hines Ward was and is a great player. But let’s be clear he was a great reciever and play maker, not a great fill in QB. It wasn’t his fault, he was put in a tough spot by other players injuries and the knucklehead Ray Goff. Need an example? Remeber the 1995 UGA-Alabama game? I do. I was there for the 30-0 a$$ whuppin.
AceDawg
April 27th, 2010
11:29 am
Let Gray train wherever he wants. At least he is on the roster if/when a problem occurs and we need him at QB. C’mon – even if the guy hasn’t been practicing at QB, he is athletic enough to do more than a Joe Thereshinski.
meh
April 27th, 2010
11:30 am
I agree. let him play some receiver. you could probably work in some trickeration if you had a QB lined up at receiver.
Cuz
April 27th, 2010
11:30 am
I don’t think Logan is as talented as Hines Ward, Hines is a once in a generation. But I think that Logan would make a good WR with his mobility.
dan
April 27th, 2010
11:30 am
Alabama Dawg,
DJ Shockley was NOT terrible. I was in the stadium in 2002 vs. Clemson when he bailed our asses out in relief of David Greene( who was having a terrible game) where he threw a TD and ran for another. He struggled every once in a while( Florida 2002, Ga. Tech 2004), but he was a great change of pace QB for us more times than not. And I really believe that the players( especially the black ones) rallied around DJ in 2005. If he was terrible, he would have crapped his pants like Joe Cox did this year. Talent when utilized correctly eventually proves itself and so does a lack of talent. Logan Gray is NOWHERE near DJ Shockley in terms of talent or as a QB.
Champaign Dawg
April 27th, 2010
11:39 am
Dearest Cory,
Good riddance to you. I can’t even begin to fathom how much immaturity and lack of rationality would be required for a “fan” to give up on his team. We’ve had 2 down years and you’ve given up? Good, get the hayull off the bandwagon. There’s plenty of real fans willing to sit in your old seat. You were no fan to begin with. You are exactly what’s wrong with college athletics in America. Instant gratification and entitlement are par for the course. Fans like you are what cause other SEC fans to call us one of the more irrational fanbases in the country. Delusional, I’d suggest you are. I’m glad you’ve given up and would suggest you give up on this blog too. If you feel that way, the rest of us fans would just as soon not hear from you either.
dap01
April 27th, 2010
11:41 am
Logan: Be happy at UGA. You are one ankle injury from playing in front of 93,000+.
The Midget
April 27th, 2010
11:45 am
I was hurt twice in High School and during my freshman year, Logan stay because I won’t finish the year as a starter.
Dawgustus
April 27th, 2010
11:46 am
Spot on Bill. Let him play receiver, which is seriously thin, and if something happens to Murray, he can sub until Murray’s back. It would also give Bobo the chance to design some nifty plays for Gray when lined up at WR.
UGA 82
April 27th, 2010
11:47 am
Enter your comments here
UGA 82
April 27th, 2010
11:49 am
Richt should let him play receiver if he can earn the field time….worked out well for Kansas b/c the Falcons just drafted their back-up qb to play wr in the nfl. Hope they reconsider letting him play. GO DAWGS!
BAMA STAN
April 27th, 2010
11:53 am
13 NATIONAL TITLES – 22 SEC TITLES!!!
UGA will be fine! Let Logan train at WR – he understands the routs – is fast – is quick – would be great our of the slot – does he have Hands?
If he transfers – wish him the best. He gave it his best shot – and probably understands that if he wants to realize his dream of leading a team – it may have to be at a 1AA level. Nothing wrong with that at all!!!
UGA-72’s 10:55 post was excellent:
“Hell, Men, Logan just wants a chance to play football. How many of us would be satisfied to stand on the sidelines “only an injury away” from playing the game? I think he is being smart to weigh his options; he can only walk this road once in his life. Best of luck to Logan as he wrestles with one of life’s tough decisions”.
Nicely stated UGA-72!!
Best of luck to Logan!
ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE!!!!
Sir Barks A Lot
April 27th, 2010
11:57 am
Bama Stan – I have been reading your posts for a long time. Enjoy what you have to say – even if sometimes disagree. Thank you for keeping it classey in regards to a player on a team that you do not root for. Hope to see you in the Dome this December! GATA
Sir Barks A Lot
April 27th, 2010
11:59 am
UGA-72 – agree with Bama Stan – nice post!!
Logan can only walk this road once in his life – Hell, all he wants to do is play some football – would you be satisfied with being an “ankle injury” away from living your dream?
GATA
bigdawg
April 27th, 2010
12:04 pm
I wish they’d stick him at WR. while i disagree on the notion that we have no depth at the position, having yet another threat never hurt anyone…
81' Dog
April 27th, 2010
12:04 pm
Call me crazy but didn’t we only offer Logan Gray to get Aaron White??
bill_in_atl
April 27th, 2010
12:08 pm
Logan wasn’t a case of recruiting a guy no one wanted. UF and especially Nebraska wanted him badly in addition to MANY other BCS level schools.
There were rumors that he enjoyed college life a little too much and has stayed in the coach’s dog house, although I have ZERO direct knowledge of that…so perhaps I shouldn’t type it.
Personally I like his attitude as it relates to wanting to play and wanting to play any position on the field to help the team.
Columbus Tiger - WAR EAGLE!!!
April 27th, 2010
12:13 pm
Agree with Mr. BS – Bama Stan. One thing about STAN – he maybe an obnoxious BAMA fan – but he is also a great fan of all SEC teams and respects them. He will give his honest opinion – and predicted UGA would struggle in 2009. Interesting – he predicted 2010 could be a great year for UGA!
Stan – what are your thoughts about AUBURN in 2010????
Shenandoah
April 27th, 2010
12:17 pm
The kid just wants to play and has done everything asked of him. Time for him to spend a little time looking out for himself. Richt and crew surely don’t have a recent history of success in player decision making.
If he and Zach had gotten some actual/real playing time last year a lot of things would look different today. Looks like “micro management/favoritism” at the top, with little attention to the big picture. No decent player wants to ride the bench waiting for what ifs. For heaven sakes throw this kid a bone.
DawgMAN
April 27th, 2010
12:17 pm
Need a backup – Murray is injury prone.
bill_in_atl
April 27th, 2010
12:17 pm
Tiger, I have only one prediction for you. Five in a row.
And please don’t shoot us with your fire hoses again. Thanks.
Vick=Dog killing thug
April 27th, 2010
12:19 pm
I’m just sick over yet another drunk/fake ID arrest. What are these kids thinking? College kids do like to party.. but why risk getting arrested? Get drunk in the dorms and chase the co-eds.
EllijayDawg
April 27th, 2010
12:20 pm
I am sure Richt and Gray have had good discussions as to where he fits into the situation and what his options are. If Logan wants to play WR – let him. QB did not work out for him.
Dawg 39
April 27th, 2010
12:27 pm
Remember we can & we will run the ball & set up play action passes. WR is not a weakness. Gray has a better chance to get on the field at QB than at WR. (! INJ. away). I still think Gray should get into games with a different set of run/pass options than Murray. He should play. However, I think AM is on track to have a very sucessful 4 year run. Hope they can work all of this out.
Columbus Tiger - WAR EAGLE!!!
April 27th, 2010
12:34 pm
bill_in_atl – thank you for your prediction. you maybe right with the 5 in a row.
Hey, we will keep the hoses off the UGA fans as long as you agree not to storm our field again – which is what started the hose down to begin with – then we decided – What the heck – let’s “cool” down the remaining Dog fans in the stands while we are at it!!!!
Seriously – glad no one was hurt. But you have to admit – what a classless thing to do – run on an opponents field after game – talk about poor sportsmanship and rubbing your nose in it – Glad we were able to “COOL” down the situation with effective crowd control mesures.
I am sure UGA fans would have really enjoyed the sight of GATOR fans running on the field at Sanford Stadium after they drubbed UGA in Athens when the stadium in JAX was under construction – know what I’M saying?
WDE!!!
DoubleDownDawgFan
April 27th, 2010
12:36 pm
Only way to keep anyone at UGA happy is to provide them with free alcohol and a fake ID….this is getting out of hand!
FireMarkRicht.com
Chris
April 27th, 2010
12:38 pm
Dan,
What exactly are ‘role players’ on defense? Correct me if I’m wrong but Seymour and Stroud’s senior season was Donnan’s infamous ‘I’ve waited 50 years to coach a team with this much talent’ that ended up 8-4? We did indeed have five players drafted and so deemed NFL talent.
It was one bad year people. Thanks Bama Stan..you give hope to the rest of us that blogs can be a civil place to live.
bigdawg
April 27th, 2010
12:41 pm
who here is for black helmets, black jerseys, and black pants for when GT comes to town?!?!
Anyone?!?!?!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
April 27th, 2010
12:45 pm
Coming out of High School Gray was not the standard UGA QB. I believe he ran a version of the Spread. Let the young man play WR and be the backup. I think this is just a flawed recruitment that unfortunately is at a very important position.
TigerTime
April 27th, 2010
12:47 pm
CMR’s last year. Between the annual avalanche of out of control players getting arrested and the loss of yet another QB…a mid to lower team SEC team just hit rock bottom. And there’s not a defensive coordinator to fall on this year…..
allan in texas
April 27th, 2010
12:53 pm
Mr.King, Are you the same Gentleman that speaks to the guys on the radio here at espnaustin?
DawgGirl32
April 27th, 2010
12:59 pm
Let’s be real here. Does anyone really think that if Logan switched to receiver that he’d ever see the field in that position? He would be behind Marlon Brown and Israel Troupe for sure just out of sheer inexperience and they don’t even see the field.
bigdawg
April 27th, 2010
1:05 pm
@dawggirl
Marlon Brown doesnt see the field but Israel Troupe sees a lot of playing time actually and will get more without michael moore (most underrated WR in uga history). but Gray would be probably 6th WR: 1. AJ 2. T. King 3. Rantavious Wooten 4. Israel Troupe 5. Marlon Brown 6. Logan Gray
that could work…
bill_in_atl
April 27th, 2010
1:06 pm
Hey Tiger, it was low 40s that night and your classy grounds crew did in fact (as you admit) spray well into the stands to drench people who were doing nothing but celebrating the victory. I’m sure there were plenty of very uncomfortable and perhaps sick kids and old folks as a result.
For the few that were “storming the field” you might want to remember that they were retaliating for Auburn fans ripping up the hedges the year before in Athens.
Nice to see you folks over in Alabama have managed to upgrade to German Shepard teams now. The more things change… the more they stay the same….apparently.
Five in a row is coming.
BigDawg
April 27th, 2010
1:06 pm
Aaron Murray is absolutely not the future of UGA football. Richt and Boo Boo have been misguided. Gray has a tough decision to make. He has not had a fair shake since day one. Murray is not better than Gray…So why did Murray get the nod? Perhaps Richt and Boo Boo should allow Murray to play the first half of the opener and allow Gray to play the 2nd half. See how they truly shake out. Then again that is way too logical for Richt and Boo Boo.
BAMA STAN
April 27th, 2010
1:13 pm
13 NATIONAL TITLES – 22 SEC TITLES!!!
Hey Columbus Tiger – War Eagle – how does Auburn look for 2010?
That’s a good question!!!
I think Auburn and Arkansas will be fighting for the #3 spot in SEC West 2010 – with Auburn probably getting the nod.
Offense should very good. Defense should be improved.
let’s look at your schedule:
ARK STATE – win
at Miss State – win (will be interesting to watch!)
CLEMSON – 50/50 (should win)
SOUTH CAROLINA – 50/50 – a good game in the making – both teams will need this game!
LA Monroe – WIN
@ Kentucky – WIN (may be a harder game than you expect)
ARKANSAS – 50/50
LSU – LOSS
at Ole Miss – WIN – upset alert due to LSU the week before – see UGA @Tennessee in 2009. Ole Miss lost QB and big playmkaker
UTC – WIN
UGA – (at Auburn – another true 50/50 – will Murray be QB at UGA injurred?)
ALABAMA – at BAMA – LOSS – I expect Auburn will put in great effort.
6 wins
4 50/50
2 losses.
Auburns 50/50s and the LSU game are all at AUBURN.
Auburn is in line for 7 wins minimal – could win as many as 10.
I would expect an 8 or 9 win season. Auburn is on the upswing. Who knows – lightning could strike – and Auburn could win 10 or 11 games Regular Season. Key will be your defense!
one more thing to consider
ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE!!!!!
bigdawg
April 27th, 2010
1:14 pm
@BigDawg
Hey!!!!
you stole my name:o
not cool
Mikey
April 27th, 2010
1:15 pm
I would be ok with Gray coming in in situations and have a package of plays- as long as it isnt the same shotgun draw that everyone knows is coming.
YoJoe
April 27th, 2010
1:17 pm
You guys forget Logan was an Elite 11 QB coming out of high school. So he has talent it just has not translated onto the field yet and at this point it never may.
Adeena
April 27th, 2010
1:19 pm
The state is going to have to shut down UGA with its obscene number of arrests.
Murray or Gray are not important. Closing down this grotesque embarrassment to our state is,
Tybee Dawg
April 27th, 2010
1:19 pm
BigDawg,
No to the black helmets. They were horrible looking. If CMR opts for an alternate uniform for the GT game, he should go with red helmets, black jerseys, and gray pants. Maybe black jerseys, black pants and red helmets.
CharlestonDAWG
April 27th, 2010
1:20 pm
I agree that BAMA STAN always has something classy and meaningful to say! Not sure why you are always on a Bulldog blog, but I appreciate your comments. Well, except for the part of you lying to yourself about those 13 National Titles.
But either way, you guys have a helluva lot more than we do.
Kudos,
GO DAWGS
Delusional Dawg
April 27th, 2010
1:21 pm
Can’t blame Logan for wanting to say adios. He clearly outplayed Murray the Midget and still got relegated to number 2. And yes…THAT number 2.And he would have actually been #3 with Berger Boy still in town. I wouldn’t want to waste MY last 2 years on another empty promise.
Terri
April 27th, 2010
1:22 pm
More freaking arrests. Get rid of Richt, Evans, and Adams, and this crap with go awarm
LizDawg
April 27th, 2010
1:25 pm
Terri, getting rid of CMR and Evans will NOT make college kids stop drinking on Spring Break and around Athens! Get a life!
Bobby Harris
April 27th, 2010
1:29 pm
Georgia will not win more than 3 games this year….mark it down.
bigdawg
April 27th, 2010
1:31 pm
ah crap might as well get off the blog now
trashers are startin to jump on
Bama Stan… HEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLPPP!!!!
dap01
April 27th, 2010
1:31 pm
Bobo and CMR have been horrible at putting in “plays” for Gray. But Gray has done nothing to show that he is ready.
Why can’t they sprint him out and let him use his ability? Come on Bobo!
BAMA STAN
April 27th, 2010
1:33 pm
13 NATIONAL TITLES – 22 SEC TITLES!!!
TigerTime – 12:47 post – I disagree.
If UGA is a mid to low SEC team hitting rock bottom – what does that say about your program?
UGA went 4-4 in the SEC last year – after losing Moreno, Stafford, MoMass and with a underachieving defense.
For 2010:
UGA will be better on offense
UGA will be better on defense
LSU is off the schedule (in a game UGA could have won)
– key game is South Carolina. beat SC – I think they will be Arkansas.
– Tennessee will be down
– UGA has a shot to be undefeated until JAX.
– UGA / AUB – a 50/50 slugfest.
– UGA will beat KY
– UGA should be GT – again – rvialry game = 50/50. GT will give a great effort.
Yes – A lot of If’s – but I think UGA has talent and some depth. Need the QB to stay healthy.
UGA wins 8 minimal – could win 11. I am thinking 10 wins could EASILY happen. 11 wins if they over achieve.
Keep it real
And Tiger Time – one more thing good buddy…………………
ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE!!!!
PTC DAWG
April 27th, 2010
1:36 pm
I see the brain dead are posting again….predictions of 3 games…LMAO…
DawginLex
April 27th, 2010
1:37 pm
My bet is that richt figures out a way to get him into the games and keeps him happy.
condorDawg
April 27th, 2010
1:38 pm
SEC goes this way in east….
1) UF
2) UT
3) USC
4) tie – UGA/KY
6) Vandy
BAMA STAN
April 27th, 2010
1:39 pm
13 NATIONAL TITLES – 22 SEC TITLES!!!
to bill_in_atl and Columbus Tiger-War Eagle.
Children – let me settle this for you!
#1. – UGA fans were out of line to storm Auburns field – very unsportsmanlike and classless.
#2. Auburn had the right to HOSE the UGA fans – that were on Jordan Hare’s field – but turning the HOSES on the fans in the stand – classless – and stooping the level of the UGA fans on Auburns field.
To me – that makes you even!!! One classless act followed by another.
Now – go sit in your corner for a 5 minute time out.
And boys – one more thing………………………………..
ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE!!!!!
CLEVON LITTLE
April 27th, 2010
1:39 pm
He knows time is running out to prove himself & open up a door to the NFL (for any position). Yeah, yeah, I know…. I’m not saying he’s good enough to get to the NFL, but you know most D1 players have big heads coming out of HS, and I’m sure this isn’t where he envisioned he’d be in 3+ yrs.
Bulldog59
April 27th, 2010
1:41 pm
BK is right, what do we have to lose? Give LG some snaps at WR…..
Dap01, Sanford Stadium actually holds 92,746.
condorDawg
April 27th, 2010
1:41 pm
we need some real QB talent THIS year.
We Don’t have it. UF has 1 good one.
UT has a Juco and Bray looks good.
USC has a very nice veteran. KY has some QB depth.
Vandy is Vandy.
DawgBuzz
April 27th, 2010
1:42 pm
If Logan bolts then you have no backup qb, period. Let the guy play as well. I’m not sold on Murray. He finished 2nd in the spring scrimage games based on stats ( Mett finished 1st ) and Logan played better than him in the G-day game. I know the spring games are not a full reflection of the QB status but it’s all I’ve got.
CLEVON LITTLE
April 27th, 2010
1:44 pm
BAMA STAN … I’m sure everyone will give you a lot of credit & take what you say to heart..seeing how you have so much class yourself. lol
Otto
April 27th, 2010
1:46 pm
Stan why will UGA be better on offense?
dogcrap
April 27th, 2010
1:48 pm
Yeah, ptc, they will be lucky to win three…
St. Richt
April 27th, 2010
1:50 pm
This just in: UGA changes drug and alcohol policy so that it is not too harsh on repeat offenders. Nice. This should help the team out a little…
St. Richt
April 27th, 2010
1:50 pm
Uncle Jessie, you’re still employed? Amazing.
Delusional Dawg
April 27th, 2010
1:51 pm
Three weeks ago, Logan Gray was a throw-away for UGA. Now he is a must-have. How did UGA get in this QB quandry??
St. Richt
April 27th, 2010
1:54 pm
I think its pretty obvious that you’re in this position because your coach decided to name Aaron Murray the starter before he had really won the position outright. He could have shut his trap and gone into the season with the expectation that everyone would have to compete for the job. And you wouldn’t be in this position.
barbara dooley's rose bush
April 27th, 2010
2:02 pm
murray is the man
76-Dawg
April 27th, 2010
2:06 pm
Delusional Dawg alone with some more. You don’t know who out played who. Taking every thing in consideration CMR said the clear winner was Murray up to this point but the competition would continue this summer. You are reading way too much into the depth chart.Wait until the end of August when the real depth comes out before going off the deep end. The only thing that CMR has not done well since becoming coach at UGA was letting Willis Martinez be defensive coordinator three years longer than he should have. Also, MR could coordinated his recruiting effort a little better. Sometimes you must be willing to give up a scholarship to get someone you really want. I would rather have a great player play for me than have to deal with him playing against me.When you recruit these 5-star ask them if someone else on their high school means so much to them that they want come unless their friend comes to. They are 17-18 years old. They may be world class on the field but need emotional help to grow into a man. CMR needs to improve his recruiting skills.
SOUTHGADAWG88
April 27th, 2010
2:06 pm
No room at WR?I thought we were extremely short handed at WR.
anotherdawg
April 27th, 2010
2:08 pm
Bill, This is a great idea. Cross train Logan where he can be used either way. I actually like this idea better than what we’re doing with Brandon Smith. No reason he can’t help out the receivers, where we are short-handed, and be prepared to play quarterback, where we are short-handed. When we had Hines Ward, he played both positions, helped the team, and had a ball doing it.
Delbert D.
April 27th, 2010
2:09 pm
I think the critical games to Georgia’s season are at SC Sept. 11 and Arkansas Sept. 18. Murray gets a 1-game introduction to QB responsibility against La-La and then hits the SEC hard stuff. If Georgia doesn’t stumble in mid-September, that means Murray and Georgia’s chances for a decent season may pan out. The next big test is Oct. 30 in Jacksonville (Tennessee has multiple issues, including QB).
SOUTHGADAWG88
April 27th, 2010
2:10 pm
I don’t know about offering scholarships to friends and relatives just to get a guy to sign.Honestly when you look back at all the so called “misses” we had in recruiting during CMR’s tenure only a small few ever made an impact at the schools they chose over UGA.Eric Berry is the only one I can think of.
Barkin'Dog
April 27th, 2010
2:13 pm
After reading (and watching YouTube highlights) about the Meier kid from Kansas, who was drafted by the Falcons as a possession receiver, after playing QB many years, I believe Gray would make a great receiver. He has more experience in knowing how to read defenses and find the holes than those already playing, except AJ perhaps. Let him have his shot. Then the dawgs have a backup QB just in case.
And, for crying out loud… all you idiots who keep insisting that Mett or Gray outperformed Murray are looking at the LITTLE PICTURE. According to many (incl. the competing QBs), Mett had the “game of his college career” at G-Gay, including his entire Freshman year and Soph Spring training. You can’t pick a QB based on one great performance (esp. after his arrest). Murray was the overall winner because of his overall results this spring. Get off of Murray’s butt! He will embarrass you (after your stupid comments) with his outstanding leadership this Fall, and you will be nowhere to heard from, long after criticizing the young man.
This team, this year, will dazzle the college football fan base. They always seem to do their best when the least is expected. I for one will stand behind them, regardless of the results. Go Dawgs!!
59bulldawg
April 27th, 2010
2:15 pm
I don’t have a problem with Gray playing receiver and backup QB. But is Mettenberg gone for good? Or is there something he can do to earn his way back. I guess I’m just not in the loop regarding all the rumors you folks in state are hearing. But unless there’s something truly shocking about to break, I don’t understand why not.
jzdawg
April 27th, 2010
2:20 pm
Unless Gray is really thinking he can go pro he needs to stay at his beloved UGA and suck it up. Just play the back up QB role this year, work towards your degree, and work next spring as receiver when A.J. and Durham are gone.
Cjdawg
April 27th, 2010
2:21 pm
@Cory — yeah please do go right ahead and quit on the Dawgs cause of the Potential of a QB transferring and use Fl, Al and LSU of examples of schools that have it all figured out … Cuz NONE of those schools have ever had any of their guys EVER transfer and stuff like that —– therefore we must SUCK Buh Bye. and oh I think Tech is lookin’ for some more Tickle Pilers to add to their fan base :~)
Cojones
April 27th, 2010
2:22 pm
Now let me get this straight: You want to “use” him at backup and screw him being placed in more than one position to make plays and catch the eye of someone for HIS future? You just want to use him as a “what-if” Dawg. And he isn’t worth DJ’s salt? The way some of you jerks word things has me hoping that you don’t get the chance to use your left-handed “Diplomacy” elsewhere with this team.
This guy is an athlete. He doesn’t need our scraps at tha Dawg table. If you can’t speak up for his athletic prowess and brag on it…..how the heck would you feel reading this? He hasn’t been placed in other positions for you to see that he could have the varietal display of athleticism that DJ , Percy Harvin, Ward Hines and others were given to display.You want him around “in case we need him” and not for his worth as a Georgia Bulldog in high standing. Somebody should get busy and write a full article on this man that can be read and understood by all for his ability to play many positions. Treat him like the man and aspiring athlete that he is. If you don’t have the information, then get it by interviewing his friends and teammates. Quit standing there like a dummie and write it like the compliment it should be. What are you writers good for if you can’t do this simple courtesy and show the man he is needed; not to be used.?
Steve
April 27th, 2010
2:23 pm
The are the types of thing you see in a program with no direction. Sub top 25, for a reason.
lazydawg
April 27th, 2010
2:26 pm
If you are out done by your compitition you should take your ball and go home,good thing we have alot of balls at UGA. I sure hope this is not the way Logan is thinking because he could be a good slot WR and make an impact on Saturdays.
Cojones
April 27th, 2010
2:28 pm
And for any of you that got it that Ward Hines was from FSU…..YEAA!!
crazy dawg
April 27th, 2010
2:30 pm
Let Logan run some at wide out he is a good player with hands and speed. Murray is a much better Qb than Logan and thats why he will be starting and leading this dawg team to an outstanding 2010 season.I am sick and tired of all this bickering and back biting of so called dawg fans. I am calling out all true dawg fans to get behind this team and give them our support. These are 18 – 21 year old kids that will make mistakes and screw up on some plays but over all this will be a good bunch of young men that will do UGA proud this season. So all you fair weather and band wagon jumping fans please shut up untill late october when this team is rolling then you can talk about how you new they would be good. To true Dawg fans keep up the support of this team good times are not far away go dawgs forever.
Dawg 39
April 27th, 2010
2:31 pm
Do not understand all of the hate out there. We have the best coaching (& recruiting) staff we have ever had, period.Nuff said.
dawgnation
April 27th, 2010
2:32 pm
Obviously Logan Gray does not have the IT factor at QB or he would have beaten out Cox last year and won the job over a redshirt freshman this year. JZ I agree that unless he thinks he can go pro as a QB by transferring to another school he needs to stay and play the backup QB role this year until they can get Murray and Mason up to speed. Then allow him to switch over to WR later in the year and start out as WR next year when AJ and Durham are gone and they have a few more experience QBs on the roster.
ozzfest
April 27th, 2010
2:36 pm
LOGAN GRAY….MEET JOE DUPREE.
Cojones
April 27th, 2010
2:36 pm
SB Nation has just reported that Logan has secured his release from Georgia.
KimZ's Package
April 27th, 2010
2:39 pm
The Citadel had a player draFTED THIS YEAR. Let him leave and try QB at another school.
Delbert D.
April 27th, 2010
2:42 pm
“SB Nation has just reported that Logan has secured his release from Georgia.”
What does a collection of individual bloggers know that AJC reporters don’t? Or is it a matter of holding off on the developments at the request of the Georgia athletic department?
Lowcountry Bulldawg
April 27th, 2010
2:44 pm
Bama Stan,
Do not jinx us by saying the words, “Undefeated heading into Jax.”. I cannot tell you how many years I have looked at a schedule and concluded the same thing, only for the team to deceide not to show up for a game. I would be happy going 9-3 and getting the 10th win in the bowl game. Not a bad season for starting a RS Freshman.
AltamahaDawg
April 27th, 2010
2:46 pm
Cory, wouldn’t it be best to let an actual decision be made before declaring it stupid? Or do you know something that the rest of us don’t? Because I know you aren’t so dumb as to be refering to one writer’s ponderings based on another writers speculation as the objective clarity that you brag about.
BTW when you “give up all ties” to UGA, its no longer a -we- when you talk about it. as if it ever was.
Mike
April 27th, 2010
2:48 pm
I find it interesting that sudden Logan fans, sure didn’t like him too much a few hours ago.
Mike
April 27th, 2010
2:49 pm
What did people mean when they said the qb battle was already ‘over’ when Rcht himself said there’s no clear seperation to declare a starter? Don’t think Logan appreciated that.
Sanford Drive
April 27th, 2010
2:49 pm
Dual threat? For what? Throwing pick-sixes right to defensive lineman?
Bill King is a ..................
April 27th, 2010
2:54 pm
This kind of thing is why we get beat year in and year out. We keep our best athletes on the sidelines. We did it last year and apparently we will do it this year. I said this the other day on BK’s blog…….Give Logan a chance to play QB. All of the pro-Murray’s say we shouldnt base our opinions on Murray’s GDay performance. That he had the best spring out of all the quarterbacks. Well, i say none of us should judge Logan based on the handful of snaps he got to play last year. Until the FL game….the only play Logan ran was a QB keeper around the end. Then once we were so far behind in the FL game….we put this kid in on our goal line and he throws an INT to Spikes. And everybody wants to talk about how bad Logan is. Well, i say this is the same type scenerio we had with Shock and Greene. Shock played horribly when he would come in for Greene. But once he got the start…he did a heckuva lot better. Lets give the boy a chance. Surely he is more deserving of a chance than Joe Cox was last year.
Nay Sayer
April 27th, 2010
2:55 pm
Logan waited too long to transfer and he knows it. Nobody wants a one and done player (especially at QB).Aren’t we thin at wr? Sure would be nice if we found one that could be a possesion wr.
Mike
April 27th, 2010
2:55 pm
What I don’t get, is when Logan averages the SAME on yards per pass attempt as Murray, about the same on completion accuracy, same on td’s, 3x less int’s, so Logan beats Murray by 3x better on the #1 criteria, td to int ratio (2.0 vs. .67), then why wasn’t Logan named the #1 on the depth chart? Players before that, like AJ, were talking about how much Logan had improved and his leadership skills. Don’t remember one single player raving about Murray during the 12 practices before the 3 scrimmages, so I have a hard time believing Murray was better than Mettenberger or Gray, and ALL OF THE SUDDEN, forgot how to play for ALL 3 Spring scimmages. Based on the 3 scrimmages, Gray should have been #1 on the QB depth chart, once Mett was dismissed. It’s really not even close. 3x better.
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
April 27th, 2010
2:59 pm
Let the kid get on the field I believe he has stated that he just wants to help make the team better, so put him in , QB package, Slot , returner not catcher let him return the ball, just give him a chance to get on the field, let him play DB in some situations if he is as atheletic as everyone says you have to find a place for him.
Alphare
April 27th, 2010
3:04 pm
Why does a football team need a quarter in the first place?
Florida didn’t have one for 3 years, and won 2 NC’s as a result.
Cojones
April 27th, 2010
3:07 pm
Dawg Report seems to be holding it close to the chest. Seems the word has come from our athletic department.
sbNations headline at the end of their article states:
…”LoganGray has officially requested his release from the program leaving Georgia with just two scholarship quarterbacks for next season.”
anotherdawg
April 27th, 2010
3:08 pm
Crazy dawg, Most of the people on here are either smart a$$es, doomsday lovers, or just plain idiots. Opinions are generally like buttholes, everyone has one, and most stink.
McDawg
April 27th, 2010
3:14 pm
Here is how NOT to use Gray–bring him in very sparingly and run the exact same play that you always run when he is in the game
Alphare
April 27th, 2010
3:15 pm
If you ask me, I will tell you quarterback is the most overrated position in college football. BAMA didn’t have a good quarterback last year but won a NC, Florida had half a quarterback in 3 years and won 2 NC’s.
UGA had the best QB prior to last year, but didn’t even win SEC East.
Who need Logan Gray?
Cojones
April 27th, 2010
3:15 pm
DawgSports has the best article and one that I wholeheartedly agree with.
Mike
April 27th, 2010
3:17 pm
What’s best for Logan? Transfer to a team that appreciates you and will let you start if you beat the other QB by 300%.
Don’t sit the bench, go for it man. Yes, it will hurt Georgia, but Murray is our man, and this is where we’re at.
Mason will prove to be an able back-up, but Logan needs to think about Logan right now.
Richt’s own son transfered when he wasn’t getting enough palying time.
Hey, Columbus Tiger - WAR EAGLE!!!
April 27th, 2010
3:19 pm
No problem with you watering your lawn.
The problem was when you turned the hoses on the fans in your Stadium. That was stupid and reckless.
Mike
April 27th, 2010
3:24 pm
We’ve got to support our Coach’s decision, and like it or not, Coach Richt thinks Murray is our guy. The fans need to come together and give Coach Richt some love, it’s been a tough few weeks here, for real now.
Coach Richt will navigate through these waters and HAD to think that transfers might be an option when he named the depth chart, but let’s don’t get caught up in self serving advice, I think Logan should transfer, he’s an Elite 11 QB ofr goodness sake, he hung with Aaron Murray toe to toe in the 3 srping scrimmages, he deserves to play somewhere, although, that puts Georgia in a tough situation, it’s in Logan’s best interest to do so. I’d like to put it behind us, and get everyone behind Murray a.s.a.p.
Errol Hammonds
April 27th, 2010
3:30 pm
Remember Hines ward? He was UGA’s Mr. utility! QB, RB, WR..Logan Gray can play Qb and WR..Let’s get him on the field!!!
Mike
April 27th, 2010
3:32 pm
Let’s start focusing on Aaron Murray, Georgia needs a leader, and Aaron Murray is among the best QB’s in the country, and he’s our guy, let’s blog a little on him for a change. Richt has been dreaming about this guy for months, now, it starts.
Why was everyone so big on Aaron Murray coming out of High School? I’d like to see some more on this.
Standing on the sidelines
April 27th, 2010
3:36 pm
Murray’s history of injury is not good. Who knows how the offensive line will play? Supposed to be good is not de facto good. What about possible injuries to the offensive line? If things don’t fall Richt’s way and he loses another 4 or 5 games, Richt may be forced to start sitting in a bucket of ice water as the season drags on. Won’t be anybody’s fault but his.
bigdawg8
April 27th, 2010
3:37 pm
Gray is probably a good athlete when comparing to other non-mobile QBs. If you compare him to athletes like AJ Green, Ealey or Rambo then probably not so good. Must not be very impressive in the QB meetings, practices, etc. to beat out Cox last year and a redshirt freshman this year. So for all of you who think he is the next Tebow, Hines Ward, etc. need to stop arm chair coaching and rely on the decisions of the actual coaches who know him and see him every day.
Alabama Jack
April 27th, 2010
3:37 pm
No wonder the team is out drinking. No one knows what to do.
Mike
April 27th, 2010
3:37 pm
Enough of focusing on what Georgia can get out of this guy—fair catching punts? For real? WR? no. Wildcat, no Branden Smith and Wooten much better. Logan’s a QB, and a very good one, as he proved on G-Day out-dueling Murray against the #1 defense. He has QB talent–G-Day settled that, nice QB scramble to save a drive that turned into a TD, nice accurate passing against a very good defense.
Hopefully Richt advised him like a Dad, and like his own son, advised transferring to get playing time, and go for his goal. If Richt’s own son transferred, then it only seems right to treat Logan the same way.
jasont13
April 27th, 2010
3:40 pm
Love the Tech fans calling Murray a midget. Last time I looked at your roster your QB is the same height as Murray.
ugaaccountant
April 27th, 2010
3:42 pm
Mike – He lost and he’s transferring. Get over it.
Mike
April 27th, 2010
3:50 pm
Any of you guys remember this about Mark Richt’s son transferring form Clemson to Mars Hill college:
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/041709/foo_430072771.shtml
St. Richt
April 27th, 2010
3:53 pm
Good luck getting a bunch of other highly rated QB’s to come to Athens. I think Mettenberger and Gray have just figured out that only 1 can be a starter. I guess they were too stupid to realize that when they committed to begin with. Sure, they went there to compete but I think most top QB’s would prefer to be “the guy” going in.. I think Richt’s days of stockpiling 4 and 5 star QB’s to ride the pine are over.
St. Richt
April 27th, 2010
3:56 pm
I see Richt kicked another walk on off the team for his recent arrest. I love how he acts tough with scrub walk ons and gives real players the usual one game suspension. Typical. Very typical.
DUB
April 27th, 2010
4:01 pm
Logan should of thought about this situation from day one. He definitely should of figured this out when he sat behind Joe Cox. That was the true sign that you will never start at QB for UGA.
Tick Tock
April 27th, 2010
4:04 pm
Does a day go by without a Georgia football player getting arrested? Tick Tock. How long will it be till yet another dog player is arrested? Tick tock. Tickety tock. Who will be the next to be arrested?
AceDawg
April 27th, 2010
4:09 pm
UGA semi-shafted Logan Gray last year, let’s face it. There is no way Cox as a fifth year senior needed to stay in on almost all occasions when UGA was having an off year. Cox made enough mistakes that Gray should’ve gotten significant snaps on a few occasions so that UGA fans could at least know what the guy plays like. I don’t count 5 or 10 passes spread out over a season as counting.
That said, if he wasn’t good enough to get more playing time over Joe Cox, should Gray have gotten a chance to compete against Mettenberger and Murray who are more talented than Cox and only needed some time in the program to be ready? Gray could’ve been a convert to receiver already and been ready to contribute significantly this Fall.
I know I don’t know the real details being a bystander fan, but i like to pretend.
I do hope Gray stays though, and I think he can get noticed over the next two years via his contributions on offense outside of the QB position, or at the QB position even in circumstances. If he were going to play at another level ever, though, I’d think it would not be QB.
BAMA STAN
April 27th, 2010
4:11 pm
13 NATIONAL TITLES – 22 SEC TITLES!!!
Low Country – hear what you are saying – still – a lot of IF’s!!! South Carolina is Huge – and so is Arkansas. I just have a positive feeling about UGA in 2010 – and I had a bad feeling about UGA in 2009. One game at a time – I hear you!!!!
OTTO – why do I think the Offense will be better?
1. your entire O-Line is coming back – and I think UGA will be able to sustain a better ground attack. By that I mean it will be more consistent. I think your O-Line players will be improved and as a unit – they will function better.
2. Caleb King finally stepped up to the plate and ran like he wanted to deal some punishment last half of the season in 2009. Before – he looked tentative and scared – and I was thinking he might be a BUST. Kudo’s for him stepping up his game and gaining some confidence.
Ealey will be more consistent as he understands the blocking schemes and should be a better pass blocker. I like him as a runner.
3. TE position – UGA looks really good! UGA will better employ TE’s in the passing attack – this is obvious and will pay dividends.
4. Murray – the midget as some has called him – is another Eric Zier type of QB as far as leadership, accuracy and arm strength. Zier was barely 6′ – Murray is more mobile. I like this kid and think he will be a solid QB and a fiery competitor for UGA.
5. Penalties – I would be willing to bet UGA sees a significant reduction in yellow flags this year – just a hunch.
6. Very IMPORTANT – DEFENSE. Your defense is an important component of your offense.
– How many times did the Offense turn it over – and the defense could not make a stop?
– How many times did your defense come up with a turn over last year?
– How many times did your defense defend the short field or place your offense in great field position in 2009?
– IF UGA’s defense just improves in takeaways and tackling fundlementals – this will help your offense a great deal!!!
The soft zone react defense forced your offense to gamble when your game was on the line – and that resulted in addtional turnovers. If your defense improves – your offense can play more ball control – which UGA is built to do in 2010 – and be more patient – meaning less turnovers!!!
Otto – those are my thoughts as to why the UGA offense will be better in 2010 over 2009. With that said. I called it in 2009 – and I just have a much better feeling about UGA in 2010. 2009 kick started a sense of urgency at UGA – this is a good thing.
UGA wins 9 Reg games in 2010 -and has a serious chance to win 10 games.
ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE!!!
Rod
April 27th, 2010
4:17 pm
Bill DJ’s dad did not say anything to the coaches about DJ starting or he will transfer. All you have to do ask CMR? DJ thought about transfering because he could have startered anywhere in the sec. He choose to stay and because he loved UGA and the team more. You have been known to take shots at Shockley for some in your blogs for some reason. Shockley helped Greene become the winningest starting QB in the ncaa. I remember several games like the Clemson game DJ saved for DG.
Yoda
April 27th, 2010
4:19 pm
Been Thinking about UGA QB situation……Burp….Sorry, now I’ve got gas…I think the two are related. Burp…
S FL Chapter of the Bulldog Nation
April 27th, 2010
4:25 pm
Dawgustus…..I’m with you! I was thinking about the possibility of Logan out wide and the possibilities of some plays from there. I think it definitely could work!
Cory…..As Champaign Dawg stated: PEACE OUT! And as the great Mike Singletary stated:
“I would not tolerate players” ..or FANS.. “that think it’s about them when it’s about the team….I’m from the old school. I believe this: I would rather play with 10 people and get penalized all the way” ..or in front of 90k rabid Dawg fans.. “until we’ve got to do something else. Rather than play with 11″ ..instead of full capacity.. “when I know that right now that person is not sold out to be a part of this team.” ..Or that every person wearing Red & Black is 100% behind the team!..
“It is more about them than it is about the team. Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can’t do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win.” ..AND FANS THAT BLEED RED & BLACK!
Personally I believe that it is in Logan’s best interest to stay in Athens…obviously I really don’t know the behind the scenes stuff, but I’m shocked that Logan even brought up the notion of transferring when it is truly a neck and neck competition for the starting spot. I’m sure he’s feeling that it’s not going to be a legit race for the job to even think about it, or that he just cant beat Aaron out…I don’t know but I think that he can definitely be an asset to the team and I hope he stays!
chazzo
April 27th, 2010
4:34 pm
Sherlock says it would seem as though people who get drunk in town are getting arrested. Maybe, and it is just a hunch here, players shouldn’t go drinking downtown.
Rod
April 27th, 2010
4:39 pm
All of you bright people that say let Logan play WR are forgeting he would be baried on the depthchart and we still would need a backup QB.
UGA adds flexibility to drug, alcohol punishments
April 27th, 2010
4:45 pm
This is great news for the football program!
UGA adds flexibility to drug, alcohol punishments
April 27th, 2010
4:49 pm
Its great that you guys know what’s in the best interest of a player. Whether he stays or should go. Or that he’d be “baried” on a depth chart.
You guys should form an international think tank and solve all of the world’s problems!
DOGFAN
April 27th, 2010
4:49 pm
Every teams second string QB is one injury away from being the starter. Let it rest people you are talk about something that may never happen….Why panic and the season has not started yet.
RAMBLE ON!!!
April 27th, 2010
5:13 pm
While you fleabags submerge your self in your annual QB controversy, do you know if The Ted will serve beer tonight while GT pounds the your mutts into the ground?
The Uga downward spiral continues
April 27th, 2010
5:19 pm
He’ll be arrested and it will all be moot.
Go Dawgs
April 27th, 2010
5:26 pm
If being the No. 2 QB and 1 play away getting into the game isn’t enough for Logan Gray, then he can pack his A$$ and go.
If we had to use an emergency QB, then Mason got to be ready to go. If you played QB all your life, then you should be able to handle the pressure. Life is tough enough, so stand up and fight the beast.
savannadawg
April 27th, 2010
5:42 pm
What does it matter. If he wants to be at UGA. And he wants to play football for UGA then let him play. Bobo and Richt need to stop worrying about the what ifs. The what if’s are going to put your a$$e$ on the street if you don’t win football games and i mean alot. tired of this BS from the coaches. Hope they’ve tightened up their chin straps. this year is going to be tough. A lot tougher than I thought originally. Better use every weapon in your arsenal boys.
jack bull
April 27th, 2010
5:43 pm
can’t say that i blame him. nobody wants to sit on the sideline and watch(and if you do, i’m not sure that i would want you on my team)..go ahead, Logan, transfer to VSU, Montana,or App State, i would truly understand….a player wants to play, not watch…Cam Newton left UF and will be the starter at AU this fall…do what’s best for you, we all would…
jack bull
April 27th, 2010
5:46 pm
and i don’t really see where Richt and Bobo are worrying, they left the decision totally up to Logan..that whole “i’ll do whatever for the team(as long as i’m playing)” don’t hold water until you start getting paid.
PowerDawg
April 27th, 2010
5:48 pm
Why does everyone assume that Murray is going to to get hurt? Why is everybody always questioning his durability?
For all you football Einsteins out there that think you have all the answers as well as all the doom-n-gloom prognosticators…
Murray does NOT have a durability issue, period.
He got hurt ONCE in four years of high school play. He came back SOONER THAN EXPECTED to lead his team to a championship. The situation last year with his elbow/forearm? Tendinitus. Not an injury, TENDINITUS. Why? Not used to the amount of throwing reps he had to take last year as compared to when he was in HS.
The kid threw about three times more this year than last…no arm issues Why? Proper weight training and preparation in the off season. Aaron Murray is not an injury concern nor is he in any way non-durable.
Matt Stafford wasn’t nearly as mobile as Murray. And he had very inconsistent play from his O-Line for all three years. Matt Stafford never missed a single game in those three years due to injury. Not a single snap. (Unless you count that stupid experiment in 2006 at Ole Miss when Cox started)
The O-Line came together during the last half of last year and Cox hardly ever went down. They only gave up 15 sacks last year, the best in the the SEC and top five in the NCAA.
Murray will benefit from seriously good protection this year.
Stop fretting, people.
Einsteindawg
April 27th, 2010
5:52 pm
Logan Gray should have started the next game after Ok State…then we know what we have. In retrospect, Joe Cox would never have started for any other SEC team, and probably only Duke in the ACC. My questions are: what was Richt thinking last year? Is 2010 going to be a repeat of 2009? Why do we lead the South in arrests, penalties, and turnovers? Is Bobo the best we can get? Why wasn’t Willie fired after the 2008 season? And, what does Damon Evans actually do? Maybe the bigger question is Richt head coach material? I’ve been a Dawg for 60+ years, and something is not right in Athens…just my opinion.
AltamahaDawg
April 27th, 2010
5:59 pm
Power Dawg, good luck with that. I have said almost verbatim to that for days now and I can’t seem to get any of the folks who keep repeating that “injury prone” as if its some accepted fact to answer me about it.
AltamahaDawg
April 27th, 2010
6:00 pm
… but I get that a lot.
Paul (You doesn't have to call me Johnson).
April 27th, 2010
7:00 pm
Wow! This site has become the most popular place for GT, UF and UT fans. I can understand GT and UF fans because the records of wins and losses are so lopsided in favor of UGA,, but UT has a winning record against Georgia. Maybe it’s because they are becomming a threat to them .
Shreveport Sam
April 27th, 2010
7:47 pm
What does the Loch Ness Monster and a Georgia quarterback have in common? Well, there’s lots of talk about them, but they’re damn sure hard to find…..
SOUTHGADAWG88
April 27th, 2010
7:49 pm
Anybody see where Hernandez at FLA failed multiple drug test for marijuana while at school?I see where UGA changed their drug and alcohol policy today to be less stringent.I bet that SI article opened some eyes in Athens.
Bill King
April 27th, 2010
7:50 pm
Allan in Texas:
Nope, I’m not on the radio.
dancing with the dawgs
April 27th, 2010
8:10 pm
After the south caroling game Gray will be the starting qb. Murray can’t handle the heat.
Rod
April 27th, 2010
8:12 pm
Allen deserves a prize. Of all the post in here Bill replys to to Allen. “Nope Nope, I’m not on the radio.” Lewis Grizzard would be ashamed of Bill Kings blogs.
AnnMarie
April 27th, 2010
8:27 pm
One thing is very clear – UGA needs at least 4-5 quarterbacks to ensure that at least one of them is not in jail on game day. No other school in the country is even close to UGA in arrests. UGA’s thugs and drunks are making a laughingstock out of our state, and a lot of people are sick and tired of it.
IMMEDIATELY fire Adams, Evans, and Richt, and bring some decency to UGA.
Flu like systems
April 27th, 2010
8:28 pm
I don’t think anyone has really worked with Gray to prepare him for taking over. Last year it was said that he had problems with the playbook. Well that may, or may not be true, but something sure wasn’t right last year. Cox gets flu like symptoms and still starts and plays the whole game, was Gray lacking in something that he wasn’t trusted enough to run a dumbed down offensive scheme that they had to use with Cox and his limited mobility and arm strength. Could he not beat out a guy whose arm was so torn up that he had to rest it every Wednesday. Something was lacking with Gray last year. Maybe he has picked up his game over last year, but perhaps it was a case of “too little too late”. Murray and Gray’s style complement each other nicely and you would be able to stick with the game plan regardless of who is behind center. This would not have been the case with Met, who could drop straight back, or hand off the ball. Not saying Met isn’t going to be a good QB in the right system, but you have two greyhounds on the track, while Met was that ol’ hound bringing up the rear. Has anyone seen Murray play, or is all this hate just from you Ga goobers who don’t like anyone from outside the state boundaries. By the end of the season you’ll be glad that you have Murray.
toole
April 27th, 2010
8:48 pm
Kerry Meir from Kansas was a QB before he became a receiver.
Jimmy
April 27th, 2010
8:53 pm
If Gray does transfer, this just proves that in today’s world, you better win big or players who are not receiving playing time will leave your program in a heartbeat.
UGA needs to start adjusting their recruiting philosophy. They need to start looking for players who want to be a part of the University of Georgia. Instead of looking for players who want to use the university as a stepping stone to the NFL.
UGA Alumnus
April 27th, 2010
9:36 pm
To Cory @ 10:51, Good Riddance! I can’t stand fair weather fans!
The Truth Hurts
April 27th, 2010
10:35 pm
Put him at Defensive End. He has about as much chance of being successful there as he does at QB.
Stinger
April 27th, 2010
10:48 pm
Get your brooms out and start sweeping Dawg fans. Yeah BAY BAY !!!!
6-5; 25-6; and 6-4 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It hurts so bad.
Stinger
April 27th, 2010
10:50 pm
Gray is history. Take it to the Bank. You have no QB once Murray gets hurt and Murray isn’t much either. Bottom line is 4-8 season. Be happy to get it, cause it only gets worse for here.
Halsey
April 27th, 2010
11:07 pm
If a QB can’t be a threat with his arm, he’s not a double threat. I’m not saying Gray can never be a Div 1 quality passer, but he hasn’t shown it yet. Teams will just stack the line against him and force him to pass.
KimZ's Package
April 27th, 2010
11:17 pm
what up dawg?
uuugh...
April 27th, 2010
11:20 pm
Columbus Tiger – WAR EAGLE!!! : Umm…I was at that Florida beat down and there would have been a riot had the Florida fans rushed the field. Our fans should not have done that at your field and I would like to apologize on behalf of reasonable bulldog fans everywhere–it showed a lack of class. Class usually starts at the top though and Spurrier throwing in the 4th qtr only because nobody had ever put up 50 in Sanford Stadium showed a serious lack of class by the head of a program–not just a bunch of rowdy drunk students. That lack of class is one of the many reasons we UGA fans despise Florida and all their fans.
It should also be noted that I cringe every time our kids dance during the games. No class. I hope Grantham whoops these idiots into shape for a change!
uuugh...
April 27th, 2010
11:23 pm
Oh…and before the Florida A-holes jump on, the celebration penalty? Also classless…but much less so than Spurrier’s lifelong hatred for the dawgs for wrecking his Heisman season.
Tick Tock
April 27th, 2010
11:48 pm
Another dog player arrested. Tick tock. How long till the next one gets arrested? Weeks, days. hours, minutes, seconds??? Tick tock. Its only a matter of time before another thUGA player gets arrested.
KimZ's Package
April 27th, 2010
11:53 pm
I heard UGA has a TUFF schedule this year for an Untested QB! Richt coached 2 Heisman QB’s and it shouldn’t be a problem. HAHAHA! Wait! Richt taught Charlie Ward to run the ball and avoid getting tackled. He taught Charlie Ward to run around until the D broke down so he could chuck the ROC to a WR that got behind the Defense. Did Richt teach C. WARD to play Basketball too? HAHAHAHAH. I heard RICHT taught Weinke to be a RICH 30yr. old QB with a Baseball arm to be a QB too. Where are Ward, Weinke, DJ Shockly, D Green, and COX? We know where Fat Matt is. He is in the 4th ring of HELL. Not OAKLAND but close.
TO PATRICK M. SULLY: don’t put UGA bowl games as being on your TOUGH SCHEDULE. If UGA played Clemson, VT, West VA, Wisconsin, and Texas Tech in the Regular season, then UGA would not be in a BOWL game most years. UGA plays 3-4 games a year.
2010 Schedule AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
W LA-LAF don’t worry the suspended player will be back soon
W USC UGA always wins this one
W Arkansas Good Offense but still no D
W Miss St Ga. Tech beat them the last 2 yrs.
W Colorado 3-9 last year LMAO TED Turner’s Buffs they ain’t
W/L VOLS Mom & Dad Dooley might have some MOJO for the son.
W Vandy Again Ga. Tech beat them last year.
W Kentucky Will UGA fans travel 2 see all the 4th Qtr this YR?
L Gators What color and gimmic will Richt tey this year? LMAO
W Idaho St 1-10 last year LMAO so hard Larry Muson sounds Sober.
W/L Auburn Its a toss-up since Vince (the Auburn MAN) came to UGA
W Ga. TECH Dawgs don’t fear no BEE do they?
So UGA has an EZ 9 win season and bowl boung again. AHHAHAHAH. What a JOKE. UGA has a NATIONAL CVHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE every year, but you can’t win the SEC East and cry that the SEC is too TUFF. HAHAHAHAHAH Keep telling yourself that DAWG fans.
Pago Flyer
April 27th, 2010
11:56 pm
Is it true that Logan couldn’t beat out Joe Cox to play? If he couldn’t beat Cox to start????? Wake up!
KimZ's Package
April 28th, 2010
12:02 am
Cox couldn’t beat out yhe Rented Stadium seat on the 50 yardline that has been there for 5 years, but Richt gave Joe LameCOX the JOB. Don’t blame LOGAN! Blame the man with the bad hair and nice shades that deflects all critizm to BoZo and last year Willie. Your Coach is a JOKE. He Made Charile WARD a great NBA Point Guard and all the other QB’s great Clipboard Holders in the NFL. Hey! They did get paid.
snoopy bird dog
April 28th, 2010
12:14 am
Bring back the “Junkyard Dawgs” defense ala Erk Russell. I wrote on blog back in september that we would be 2 games over 500 for 09. Wasn’t off much!! This year, 2010, we will win 10 games. Look at the schedule and you will seen a nice easy ride. Bama Stan seems to be on target. I read some of the blogs and wonder if the sports writers or the blogger are aware of what they were like in the late teens and college. I’ll bet they have some skeltons in their closet and that they had a few beers and did not get caught. They claim convicts and arrest are for thug UGA but they probably were just as guility of college days and experencing the taste of life.
Another mind bender of past football at UGA is that a running back by the name of Lake moved to ILB in I think the early 70’s and did extremely well with the transition. Do not forget that Dickey Clark was a quarterback before switching to defensive end.
I do not understand how these bloggers can critize CMR and Garner when thay could not do the job.
Remember the Peter Princible “man tends to be promoted into job beyond his capabilities.” It is easy to critize until you are in that position. CMR and Garner are assets to the UGA program and tend to try to develope the young at heart who need to experience the lessons of life.
Young kids make mistakes in life. They have to grow up and sometimes they need to learn from their mistakes. For gosh sakes, please quit being so critical of a good man, staff and program that we have at UGA. Other programs do not get the pubilcity shown by the AJC staff towars the kids at Georgia. The Athens police seem to target the sports teams, The sports teams are a small percentage of the entire student body. I have been a life long fan thru down years and great years. The good years by far out weigh a few bad years. Dooley had his ups and down and I still love the motivation supplied by the late great Erk. Dooley would not have been a success with out him. The head buts on the sideline of the Jax game will always be remembered as UGA football.
You TECH intruders needd to celebrate on you own blog. It is sad to be a hater!! People live all their life in a disgrunted life of hate. I pull for Tech when they do not play UGA. Go GSU (is that Georgia State or Georgia Southern), Valdosta State, GMC, West Georgia. Yea, pull for the state of Georgia.
KimZ's Package
April 28th, 2010
12:46 am
Snoopy is not a Bird Dog! Snoopy is a Beagle. Damn, I didn’t know a UGA fan was so Uneducated or overeducated to not know about hunt’n and fish’n. UGA is the Land Grant College in the State! Ain’t it? ABAC is better at the Agricultural part of A&T than UGA but UGA has the Technology covered right? AHHAHAHA Not even close. Well, UGA makes Lawyers, Journalists, Fake Blonde Bimbo Wives and Vets. 3 out of 4 are Blood/Money sucking Tramps. My Dog is well cared for though. Wait. My vet is from AUBURN. Why do we need UGA agasin? I know Black kids have to pass a class and play a sport. Sorry I forgot.
RED DOG 77
April 28th, 2010
1:13 am
Just damn, folks……….Logan Gray aint goin nowhere but between them beautiful “hedges” this fall. All he is doing is playing his cards right ! and while I personally believe in “team” dude just wants to get on that Sanford stadium sod and play some football……….who could blame him?……….Bill, thanks for the Texas AM info, and yer dern tootin, why not WR and back-up QB…..Nope, kids not going, but I will assure you who is coming to UGA……..Christian LeMay, he will have the best QB coach in the nation, CMR, and a head coach he is in cynch with spiritually, and a good chance to unseat a 10 to 11 game winning QB in 2011…………Gotta love whats going on in Athens , Georgia…………….Its a fire!!! and it’s burning out of control, ……….It’s the GEEEEOOOOOORRRRGIA BULLDOGS !!! SIC’ ‘EM WOOF………WOOF WOOF……..WOOOF !!!!!!
Mongrelssniffthis!
April 28th, 2010
2:17 am
This is a QUOTE… from a paid professional at the University of Georgia…a coach, a molder of young men, and a representative of the university:
“We’ve had our way in this series for a long time and it been good,” Georgia coach David Perno said. “They’ve got a good team. They’re tough.”
Who hires such an illiterate?
UGA!
Mr. Gray, get out of there as quickly as you can, and before any of this rubs off on you!
Save yourself! Your local community college can provide you with a better command of the native language.
What a grand collection of inbred, knuckle-dragging, mouth-breathing, inept, losers!
Go Pokes!
Voice of the People
April 28th, 2010
5:30 am
The baseball game on Monday night at Turner Field was a humiliating one as Georgia Tech thoroughly trounced UGA in the three-gane sweep. Diehard UGA fans were aghast at the level of domination in baseball this year. “This completely blows away our wins in football and basketball,” whined Fred Angeli, a longtime Dawg fan. “This is really humiliating,” he added.
Other UGA supporters were hard to find after the game, but of those left, the moody was ugly.
Senator Blutarski
April 28th, 2010
6:07 am
We definitely need a back-up who could be solid, whether Gray or Murray. If Gray does the “Hines Ward route”–play wide receiver and also quarterback when needed, we have additional depth. At wide receiver he could also do an end-around with the option to run or throw the ball. Could even try some wild-cat variations with Murray and Gray both in the backfield together.
HAHAHAHAHA
April 28th, 2010
7:49 am
BREAK OUT THE BROOMS!!!! TECH just swept the puppies. The muts are such a joke of a baseball team! Give us a call next year if you are worthy!
jd
April 28th, 2010
7:51 am
The first I heard anything involved with this was when John Kincaid started talking about it. Is this something he started just to stir up the pot of controversy to have something to talk about? He would rather stir up a good controversy any day than report positive things about the program. But I guess that is his place on the air waves.
broom boy
April 28th, 2010
8:20 am
6-5 .. 25-6 .. 6-4
We Run This State !!
Rock
April 28th, 2010
9:51 am
Georgias going to loose 5-7 games regardless who the QB is. If I were Chrisitan LeMays dad I’d be worried as to how much pressure is going to be on his son. The SEC is a lot bigger than any one player and having the weight of the Dawg program and possibly Coach Richts future on my sons shoulder is is a lot of pressure for one young man. I expect LeMay to committ to the Dawgs but I’m not sure that committ sticks come December 2011 when the Dawg faithful have been through another rough season and the prospects of 2012 not looking much brighter.
How2fish
April 28th, 2010
10:16 am
Rock your a moron of the first water..what kid that signs to be a QB at a SEC school doesn’t want that pressure ?? If he doesn’t he’s not cut out for the role in the first place..say what you want about Joe Cox he never backed down from the pressure and gave the best he had, nor did David Greene , Matt Stafford etc.
JACKETS SWEEP UGA AGAIN
April 28th, 2010
10:24 am
MAN THIS IS GETTING OLD GUYS, WE JUST SWEPT UGA AGAIN LAST NIGHT AT TURNER FIELD…..GET SOMETHING BESIDES FOOTBALL BECAUSE YOUR SPORTING PROGRAM IS PATHETIC. PLUS YOUR FOOTBALL IS KNOWN AS CHOKERS ALL OVER THE NCAA’S. 6-4……6-4…..6-4…..6-4…..I KNOW IT HURTS
JACKETS SWEEP UGA AGAIN
April 28th, 2010
10:26 am
(((6-5)))- (((25-6)))-(((6-4)))…….YEAH! WHO RUNS THIS STATE
flagboy?
April 28th, 2010
10:56 am
Couldn’t agree more Bill! Let’s find a way to keep this kid happy! Can you believe some idiot posted this just about a month ago??
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What I questioned was the wisdom of using one of your quarterbacks for such a job — which not only takes away from his QB preparations (the Georgia coaches noted that two years ago Gray fell behind Joe Cox in practice in part because he was spending time on special teams) but also exposes him to possible injury if an opposing player fails to observe the fair catch signal. . . Bottom line: As long as Gray is a quarterback, even if he winds up as the backup, there are more reasons for not using him on special teams than there are for doing it.
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Oh wait. . that was you. You posted that back in March. So, question. . . how exactly is the chance for getting hurt on the chance someone ignores a fair catch more likely than getting reps at WR? And another question. . . if special teams are normally coached in their own practice period, wouldn’t L. Gray be missing more time repping QB if he did the “dual threat” at WR during offensive practice? But. .that was one of your arguments for why he just couldn’t be a Punt Returner. Go back and read your “bottom line”.
Pick a side and go with it instead of changing with the wind.
Rock
April 28th, 2010
10:59 am
“Rock your a moron of the first water.” Wow, unintelligent comments from a Dawg fan, I’m shocked. Hey “how2fish,” what does that comment mean? Sure, every kid wants to come into to a major Div. I program with the pressure of turning a program around and possibly having to save his recruiting coaches a#$, how stupid I didn’t see that. Most 18-19 year olds love stepping into those types of pressure situations. See Matt Barkley, Terrelle Pryor, Matthew Staffords, Jordan Jefferson, etc… freshman years, they were just loving it.
flagboy?
April 28th, 2010
11:01 am
Mongrelssniffthis!
April 28th, 2010
2:17 am
This is a QUOTE… from a paid professional at the University of Georgia…a coach, a molder of young men, and a representative of the university:
“We’ve had our way in this series for a long time and it been good,” Georgia coach David Perno said. “They’ve got a good team. They’re tough.”
Who hires such an illiterate?
_______________________
Methinks you put too much faith in the staff of the AJC. Head back over to Cynthia Tucker’s area of the AJC.
flagboy?
April 28th, 2010
11:08 am
Rock, not that it matters, but that Barkley kid at USC. . I am the only one that just can’t stand him?
Watching his crap in the USC/UCLA game . . . hard to like that team.
South Georgia UGA Hick
April 28th, 2010
11:18 am
Logan, come on down to VSU and play with a winner, VSU, located in Jeff Schultz’s “Valdosta surrounded by nothingness”, but was recently voted by Relocate America as one of the top 100 cities in America to live.
The fans are great, savvy and appreciative of their players and coaches; we don’t have a liberal newspaper blog preying on delusional fans which is more of a problem to their schools than their
players and coaches. Dawg fans on this blog have sunk to the same level as the Gator fans back in the 70’s and 80’s, burning their coaches in effigy, etc. Good that the true fans are smart enought not to be sucked in by AJC on their sports blogs. Anyway, we could use your talent down here.
How2fish
April 28th, 2010
12:32 pm
Rock your right sorry to toss that right over your pointy little head..how about this ..now pay attention I’m typing very slowly so you’ll be able to follow along..Your a first class Moron..better?? And as a matter of fact MOST of those QB’s loved the chance to play as freshmen that’s why they go to practice , workout sessions and class you MORON they want to PLAY!
How2fish
April 28th, 2010
12:35 pm
Oh and Rock i don’t want you to go away mad or uninformed so.. First water –
Meaning
Of the highest quality.
Origin
From the gem trade. The clarity of diamonds is assessed by their translucence; the more like water, the higher the quality. This comparison of diamonds with water dates back to at least the early 17th century, and Shakespeare alludes to it in Tymon of Athens, 1607. The 1753 edition of Chambers’ Encyclopedia has this under an entry for ‘Diamond’:
“The first water in Diamonds means the greatest purity and perfection of their complexion, which ought to be that of the clearest drop of water. When Diamonds fall short of this perfection, they are said to be of the second or third water, &c. till the stone may be properly called a coloured one.. http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/137550.html
FLA DAWG
April 28th, 2010
1:19 pm
Gray has good hands but performed poorly as QB (though his play time was limited at best). I wish the young man well and hope he turns into a stellar QB if that’s his goal.
Now, bring on Murray and the new season and let’s watch him mature into a good college QB.
How2fish
April 28th, 2010
2:01 pm
FLA DAWG couldn’t agree more.
Camden Mark
April 28th, 2010
8:34 pm
Don’t jump to judge how good/bad a QB either one of these boys will be Bill, you don’t know.
Live game under fire will tell and its unfair to Logan to place it on last year under those lost circumstance’s/bad situations he was thrust into last season.
Gray rules!
April 28th, 2010
10:09 pm
Logan Gray will beat out murray for the starting job in august—bank on it!
how2fish
April 29th, 2010
7:15 am
Gray rules! really if he transfers that’s going to be tough won’t it?
James T. Kirk
April 30th, 2010
8:06 am
Why would any player be happy in that joke of an offense UGA runs lead by Mike BooBoo!!! Why do you think Tech had 4 guys taken in the first round and UGA didn’t have it’s first player drafted until the 6th round?