Richt to opponents: Guess what, we’re throwing to A.J.
Mark Richt says everyone knows Georgia wants to get the ball to A.J. Green. (Johnny Crawford / AJC)
The common theme of many preseason assessments of the 2010 Dogs has been that with an inexperienced quarterback, a veteran offensive line and two good (possibly great) tailbacks, Georgia is likely to lean heavily on its running game.
And to an extent, that’s probably going to be true. At least early in the season, while Aaron Murray gets his first game experience, the offense might not be quite as balanced as Mark Richt and Mike Bobo generally would prefer.
But the way a Richt offense works, a successful running game opens up the passing game, and vice versa. And with a weapon like A.J. Green in their arsenal, not to mention a slew of tight ends who are talented receivers, the idea that Richt and Bobo are going to be offering up Dooleyball this season is pretty unrealistic.
Richt said as much this week speaking to fans in Macon. “If we don’t throw the ball to A.J., we’re not very smart,” he said. “We better get the ball to A.J. Green, and I don’t think it’s a news flash to any defense that we’re going to get the ball to A.J.”
Everyone knows Green will be the Dogs’ top target, and Richt is basically saying to opponents: Stop him if you can.
Of course, if defenses load up on A.J., that makes it more likely Rantavious Wooten or Tavares King or Kris Durham is open. And then there’s those tight ends, led by Orson Charles and Aron White.
As Richt put it talking about the tight end position: “For a while there, whether through injuries or recruiting, we didn’t quite have the guys who could become a mismatch for a linebacker or safety, but we have that now. So we’ll definitely use the tight ends, and I’d imagine we’ll have more two tight-end sets than we have since the days of having Watson and McMichael at the same time.”
Ah yes, those were good times.
So, yeah, Washaun Ealey and Caleb King are going to get plenty of carries this fall. But the Dogs’ young quarterback isn’t likely to just be handing off the ball.
Does that put a certain amount of pressure on Murray to make smart decisions and avoid Coxian picks? Sure. And you can bet that defensive coordinators will be crowding the box to try and shut down Georgia’s running game and force Murray to throw.
With targets like Green and Charles, though, that strategy might come back to bite them.
IF YOU’RE KEEPING TRACK …
Georgia has made a preseason Top 20. The Athlon Sports 2010 College Football Annual has UGA at No. 15.
Their somewhat outdated analysis of Georgia’s offense is based on the idea that Logan Gray is still in the running for starting QB and that the Dogs will have to lean heavily on the run, opining that A.J. Green “may go hungry for a while.” But, they say, “With that rushing attack and a 3-4 defense that is light only in the secondary (stud corner Brandon Boykin excepted), Georgia should be just fine until Gray or redshirt freshman Aaron Murray comes around.”
Of course, as the Senator noted, you have to hope they didn’t base their Top 20 prediction on the version of the Georgia schedule that they have on their Web site, which is missing a certain game in Jacksonville.
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Denver Dawg
May 14th, 2010
11:36 am
a win in Jax this year or bust…
Dawg Tired
May 14th, 2010
11:38 am
Let’s hope the defenses load the box and force us to throw. With Green, Durham, Wooten, King and Charles, I could burn ‘em throwing the ball and I’m 64 years old. Murray has a good arm and can complete passes against man coverage if given time. Plus, he is more mobile than any QB we’ve had as a starter recently. The offense should be fine. Only time will tell how the defense will do. We clearly have some holes there. I do like the new philosophy on dfense to attack, attack, attack.
Go Dawgs!
May 14th, 2010
11:38 am
Light it up AJ!!
Dawg Tired
May 14th, 2010
11:42 am
DD – I agree that this year we should (must) get a win in Jax. However, anyone who thinks Florida won’t be very good has not been paying attention. Urban Meyer can coach and he has tons of talent at every position, including Brantly at QB. Beating them will not be easy, but I agree we need to beat them this year.
Thirty Points To Your Twenty-Four Points
May 14th, 2010
11:43 am
Why eve report on that “top 20″…. soun s like the most incompetant article out there.
meanwhile……..
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trueUGAfan
May 14th, 2010
11:44 am
this going to be a great season, as fans, you are either in or you out, if not all the way in during the ups and downs, find another team to root for, simple as that….GO DAWGS!!!!!
Delbert D.
May 14th, 2010
11:45 am
The Georgia secondary hopefully will get some help from the coaching staff this year. There were too many TV shots where Boykin (and the others) were frozen in place, nowhere within 10 yards of a receiver.
L-Dawg
May 14th, 2010
11:45 am
GORY GLORY TO OLE’ GEORGIA!!
RIGHT OFFENSE, RIGHT SCHEDULE, RIGHT HUNGER TO WIN….. GREAT YEAR AHEAD!
GO DAWGS!!!!
L-Dawg
May 14th, 2010
11:48 am
PLAYACTION FAKE TO A SLANTING AJ GREEN…..
1eyedJack
May 14th, 2010
11:49 am
Delbert, I don’t think our DBs will be playing 10 yards off the receiver this year. We’ll be jammin’.
Jay
May 14th, 2010
11:51 am
I’m with you trueUGAfan you gotta be with them through the ups and the downs and it defiantly going up from here. GO DAWGS!
The D
May 14th, 2010
12:03 pm
Finally Richt sounds like he knows what to do with AJ. Throw him the ball 10 times a game and good things will happen! Murray to Green, TOUCHDOWN GEORGIA
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
12:06 pm
im makin sure to blog now before all the gaytors and nerds ruin it
hi everybody!
SEC Headlines – 5/14/10 « MrSEC.com
May 14th, 2010
12:06 pm
[...] be one of the deepest teams in the SEC next season.13. Mark Richt says young quarterback or not, “We better get the ball to AJ Green.”14. If Georgia struggles this year, expect some fans to start pining for Texas defensive [...]
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
12:07 pm
AJ is THE BEST RECIEVER IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Julio Jones doen’t even COMPARE
to compare AJ and Jones is an insult to AJ Green
SSIgator
May 14th, 2010
12:08 pm
Ah yes. It must be spring. Optimism abounds and the KoolAid pitcher is full.
11Dawg
May 14th, 2010
12:10 pm
Dang…if Murray and the defense can get it together quickly, this is gonna be a great year.
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
12:14 pm
@SSIgaytor
are we to just give up on our team?
see trueUGAfan’s post
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
12:20 pm
I’m not worried about the Offense this year. We’ll average 35+ points per game. I just hope the defense can keep the opposing team out of the end zone this year. If the defense can play discipline football; much less penalties, less broken assignments and just bust some people in the mouth they will be ok. There are so many things that need to improve that it’s hard to accomplish in one year. I sure hope I’m wrong though.
SSIgator
May 14th, 2010
12:21 pm
bigdawg -
No. Never give up on whatever team you support. Big difference though between being optimistic and realistic.
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
12:24 pm
SSIgator –
Gators will still be the team to beat this year, but I would like to guess that even you would admit that the playing field will be more even this year than the past two. This will be our best shot at beating the gators in the past couple years. That’s being realistic.
SSIgator
May 14th, 2010
12:27 pm
Dave In Tampa -
I don’t know. With a new QB a new defense and a re-loaded UF team I think the chances for UGA woiuld be better in 2011. But I have been surprised before.
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
12:27 pm
Id say its realistic to say we have the best WR in college ball, our qb is better than Joe Cox (not hard) defensive system is better, and UF loses just about everything we gain. granted it will take a couple of years for this to really flourish but we look to be much better than last year by most polls and experts and that mathematically means 9+ wins
L-Dawg
May 14th, 2010
12:30 pm
SSIgator = PRIME EXAMPLE OF THE INSECURITIES GOING ON IN GAINSVILLE. NO TEBOW NO CRY….. YEAR RIGHT.
SSIgator
May 14th, 2010
12:32 pm
L-Dawg -
Caps Lock key broken?
L-Dawg
May 14th, 2010
12:33 pm
ON A SIDE STORY….
AS A KID MY FAMILY VACATIONED EVERY YEAR IN THE BEAUTIFUL TAMPA BAY AREA. THE LAST MORNING WHEN WE WERE TO HEAD HOME TO ATLANTA, WE WOULD EAT AT A TAMPA AREA CRACKER BARREL. I WOULD EAT AS MUCH AS I COULD, KNOWING GAINSVILLE WAS ABOUT 2 HOURS AWAY. JUST ENOUGH TIME FOR MY FOOD TO DIGEST, LETTING US PULL OVER IN THE HEART OF GAINSVILLE SO I COULD TAKE A BIG………..YOU GET THE RET OF THE STORY.
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
12:33 pm
SSIgator-
I never knock the gators talent. UM has done a great job there. Both teams have new DC’s and you never know which way that will work out for any team. Charlie Strong is a dream DC for any college. Those are tough shoes to fill. Most people don’t give Aaron Murrya much credit because they have not seen him play. I know that there is big difference between HS & College, but this guy is a gamer. Not close to the overall talent that Tebow had, but the same heart and determination. Brantley will be good as well. Has played in a few games but has yet to take the every day beating the SEC gives out. We will hear a lot about both QB’s by years end.
Anyway, I think both schools have a lot to look forward to this coming season.
Better Perspective
May 14th, 2010
12:34 pm
AJ Green is the key to our offense, period! The fact that he is on the field changes everything. His speed makes him a deep threat. He doesn’t actually have to even catch the ball… just pump fake and throw it deep to AJ in the first or second set of downs against SC and the table is set. If another receiver can step up… and a threat in the middle of the field, say Orson Charles or Marlon Brown on a crossing route… then look out! You cheat up, we throw it over your head. If the safeties play the deep ball then we run it down hill. Safeties cheat up… we make them pay. I don’t expect ultra conservative playing calling for one second this season. There really is nothing to lose that you won’t lose by being too conservative anyway. The O-line is not a big question mark… it’s whether or not we have a viable blocker/ball carrier at tailback for the play action. We are going to be run heavy and short pass/high percentage pass heavy any to control the clock and set up the deep ball.
L-Dawg
May 14th, 2010
12:34 pm
SSIgator
IS THAT YOUR ONLY RESPONSE?…. “CAPS KEY BROKEN?”
MISSING TEBOW A LOT ARENT YOU. URNAB MEYERS SURE IS…. CRYIN’ A** BABY.
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
12:34 pm
just for the record SSIgator Im trying to have an intelligent football conversation, so dont mistake me for those who will just try to run you off the blog. regardless what team every fan base has at least 15% or higher of fans like that
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
12:35 pm
if Brantley struggles, which is a very real possibility, the UGA-USC game could decide who plays Bama in the SEC title game. any of the three however would get their butts whooped in said game
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
12:37 pm
L-Dawg – Really, was that necessary?
No offense to SSIgator, I hate the gators as much as the next Dawg, but I also know to give credit where credit is due. Let’s beat them twice in a row before popping off.
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
12:39 pm
Totally agree with your 12:34 post bigdawg!
SSIgator
May 14th, 2010
12:40 pm
Dave In Tampa -
Would not surprise me if UGA and UF both go 9-3 and Jan. 1 bowl games, But I just don’t see UGA winning in Jax this year. That monkey on Richts back has turned in to the oft talked about 800 pound gorilla.
Better Perspective
May 14th, 2010
12:42 pm
Whether or not we beat Florida… if we are undefeated at that point and that is a lot to ask for…is how good Kentucky is the week prior. UF has a bye week before they play UGA.
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
12:44 pm
Your right about the Big Monkey on CMR’s back. I know that monkey, years ago it was,was on the gators back and they cured it. I guess as a Dawg fan we are hopeful to throw that monkey off his back. I can’t say that we will or will not win in Jax this year. I just feel much better about being competitive in that game this year and have a chance in the 4th qtr. There was no confidence going into last years game.
Flo-Ri-Duh!
May 14th, 2010
12:46 pm
UGA has beat the GaeTors every 4th years under the Richt regime and now it’s UGA’s turn. History will repeat itself – Dawgs 30 GaeTors 20. Field goals and turnovers will be prominent in this game. UGA has the advantage with their special teams and that will be the difference.
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
12:47 pm
@BetterPerspective yeah that scares me, usually Richt is able to wire-work and give US the BYE before Jax but this year UF apparantly has it. however sometimes bye weeks can be overrated and people think “oh we got a bye before so we’ll win that game” and that can come back to haunt you when even the players start thinking that
SSIgator
May 14th, 2010
12:48 pm
bigdawg -
UF plays at AL and at home vs LSU before we see you guys in Jax this year so I think that should be a pretty good gauge of what kind of UF team UGA will be up against.
bammer's_suck
May 14th, 2010
12:49 pm
AJ will stick it to the GAYTERDS this year
quitmandog
May 14th, 2010
12:50 pm
AFTER THIS YEAR,EVERY HS QUARTERBACK IN THE NATION WILL WEAR A GLOVE ON THROWING HAND(YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST)GO DOGS
Better Perspective
May 14th, 2010
12:52 pm
bigdawg… I feel ya on that… although I believe the gators are good on their bad days if you know what I mean… you have to play a darn good game to beat them when they are not running 100%. Remember ‘07? We might have been the best or at least one of the top 3 or 4 teams in the country and UF lost like 4 games that season… didn’t they lose to Michigan in the bowl game that year? So, their worst year in the last five years vs. arguably our best year in the last five : UGA 42 – UF 30
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
12:53 pm
@SSIgator
yes and that can be a blessing or a curse. if UF droppes one or god forbid both of those, then UGA could smell blood and pounce as they did vs. UF after the Auburn game in 07 but if they win one or god forbid both, then they could be ready to come in and chomp the dawgs.
guess which one i’m hopin for…;)
Better Perspective
May 14th, 2010
12:56 pm
The only games on the schedule that I’m 100% sure that UGA will win is Louisianna Lafayette…Colorado… and Idaho State. The rest I’ll have to wait and see.
ga gator
May 14th, 2010
12:58 pm
Dave Spurrier got the monkey off our backs and UF has won several games since then with lesser talent. What Richt needs to do is get the monkey of UGA’s back. It will take more than changing uniforms or promising long hair or tatoos to improve penalties. It appears that he has hired the right man in Grantham to start the process.
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
1:04 pm
@ga gator
but…but…. I like the black unis
SSIgator
May 14th, 2010
1:04 pm
bigdawg -
After I have been to so many in Jax since the 70’s it all boils down in most cases to the best and better prepared team winning. I have seen very few surprises over the years. I always have liked when the game is played because each team has played enough games to give the fans a pretty good indication of how it will probably turn out. But them of course there are always exceptions to that on both sides.
guy
May 14th, 2010
1:04 pm
better perspective: you think this is the year richt/bobo open up the play book? signs point to a bunch of screens and the always sweet qb draw on 3rd and long, as per ususal. you guys should be improved this year (hard not to be), but i dont see you winning the east, or in jax. at least you wont have to watch cox throw picks when trying to throw it away because his arm is too weak to get it out of bounds.
also, i think urban meyer is a better coach than mark richt. i will continue to think this unless anyone has any statistics to prove to me otherwise….
Better Perspective
May 14th, 2010
1:05 pm
most of these kids could care less about a monkey… it’s the fans that need to shake the monkey (boy that sounds weird)… these guys are beast of men and we have just gotten beat by UF for a long time… however, we still lead the series overall.
ga gator
May 14th, 2010
1:07 pm
guy also, i think urban meyer is a better coach than mark richt. i will continue to think this unless anyone has any statistics to prove to me otherwise….
I wish you hadn’t said that, now Patrick is going to come on here and start with all his stats. Thanks.
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
1:08 pm
Totally agree ga gator.
To make this a true rivalry again CMR needs to get that monkey off his back. I like the coaching changes that he has made. Time will tell if they pan out. I have always hated last year’s game coming out with the different uniform. I kind of liked the black helmets, but do it for a permanent change at the beginning of the season not just for one game. The “Blackout” game against Auburn was great, but it should have been laid to rest after that.
The only way to win any game is to line up and play football. The old smash mouth football.
ga gator
May 14th, 2010
1:11 pm
I think the whole uniform thing was him subconsciously admitting he had an inferior team and needed to get them and the crowd jacked. Urban did the same thing with the new Nike uniforms against Bama last year.
SSIgator
May 14th, 2010
1:11 pm
guy -
Is that you Patrick? Setting yourself up to go on another statistical rant? If it is you and you do start at least spare us all and use some new material. Using the same stats over and over gets really old.
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
1:12 pm
@SSIgator
to make it competitive again its simply a matter of UGA BELEIVING they can beat UF. the last 12-14 years or so they’ve had NO confidence in themselves whatsoever. its like they expect to be beaten even years like 08 where some actually pick them to win
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
1:13 pm
“it’s the fans that need to shake the monkey” = L.O.L.
Being that UM has won 2 NC’s I can see why you say he’s better. I would put CMR 3rd on the SEC list of coaches behind UM & Saban. I still think CMR is one of the best coaches in the country. Most of us would not want any other coach at UGA than CMR.
ga gator
May 14th, 2010
1:16 pm
Richt is a great coach; he just got a little too comfortable. I think somebody either woke him up or got his attention because he seems a lot more into it now. Could be Uncle Bobby being let go at FSU.
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
1:16 pm
@DaveinTampa amen and amen
SSIgator
May 14th, 2010
1:16 pm
bigdawg -
That point simply comes down to coaching. I know a lot of people like the way Richt portrays himself on the sideline, but I have to believe that it has an effect on the players. Like Urban or not the one thing he isn’t is placid.
ga gator
May 14th, 2010
1:19 pm
Tom Landry and Tony Dungy were stoic on the sidelines but still great coaches. Richt needs to be himself on the sidelines. Who knows what goes on in the locker room. Spurrier hasn’t been as successful since he calmed down because his wife told him to try and be calmer.
gdawginkalamazoo
May 14th, 2010
1:21 pm
I’ve got the feeling that Grantham will have the D poppong this year. And tackling. I suppose if too many tackles are missed that he will keep putting players on the field until the tackles are made. No complacency this year.
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
1:22 pm
Good point. He did get comfortable. I think he felt the fire some last year when we got kicked by a sub-par UT team. The Alumni was starting to call for his head. Something that he was not use to. I think it was an eye opener AND I also think he has gotten more aggressive this year. I applaud him for kicking Mett off the team. It was the right move. He needs to keep discipline on that team and it will go a long way.
The team does take on the personality of the coach. Again, hopefully with CMR getting more aggressive it will mean the team does as well. Myer is a great coach and knows how to get the most out of his kids no doubt. Most UGA people recognize that. For that we don’t like him. ; )
ga gator
May 14th, 2010
1:23 pm
gdawginkalamazoo, I went to G day and Grantham certainly gets excited on the sidelines. Course Willie did too.
SSIgator
May 14th, 2010
1:24 pm
ga gator -
Spurrier has not been as successful because he has never had the talent at USC that he had at UF. As for what goes on in the locker room, having been there it is the usual stufff, but then they have to come out and play the second half. Seeing your coach not getting fired up during the game does have an effect.
ga gator
May 14th, 2010
1:25 pm
Myer is a great coach and knows how to get the most out of his kids no doubt. Most UGA people recognize that. For that we don’t like him. ; )
Dave I think that is why a lot of UGA friends of mine don’t hate Spurrier anymore.
throwback
May 14th, 2010
1:26 pm
running the ball, throwing to the tight ends….can it be?
And this time we actualy have a deep threat who can catch the ball when the game is on the line
Unlike (insert name of “top” greasy handed, choking receivers for the last 9 years….apologies to reggie brown and momass.)
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
1:27 pm
I hope your right gdawginkalamazoo – Because our Defense is my biggest concern.
guy
May 14th, 2010
1:27 pm
nut will you have a qb that can get it to them?
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
1:27 pm
@tthrowback possibly…
ga gator
May 14th, 2010
1:28 pm
SSIgator, It had no effect on Tony Dungy or Tom Landry or others. Coaches have to be themselves. Played years ago myself and I always thought assistant coaches were more effective going crazy in the locker room instead of the head coach.
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
1:30 pm
ga gator – YEP!
Florida Dawg
May 14th, 2010
1:30 pm
We should have beaten UF in 2008, but we had way too many mental issues. Moreno and Stafford weren’t in it, receivers were dropping balls, Defense was still under WM. We had all the talent and the capacity to do it, it was just poor team unity and execution.
2009 would have been closer had we not shot ourselves in the foot with 4+ turnovers. UF scored on 4 of those turnovers. Take back the turnovers and the game was 24-17. UF didn’t do anything special to make the turn overs happen, we just gave the ball away. Hopefully that will NEVER happen again.
bigdawg
May 14th, 2010
1:30 pm
man this is great. Gators and Dawgs having an enjoyable football conversation with no trashing involved. too bad I gotta leave, but you same gators come back for the next blog cuz id love to keep this up
ga gator
May 14th, 2010
1:32 pm
Been fun fella’s. Got to go start my weekend. Have good ones.
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
1:33 pm
I agree bigdawg it was because the Tech Trolls did not try to join in.
gdawginkalamazoo
May 14th, 2010
1:34 pm
Dave, the thing with the D is that it couldn’t get much worse. I just had fits last year watching/listening to the games when the opponent had the ball on the last possession with the chance to drive the field and win the game. I don’t know why I did other than I knew that they would take play after play and move down the field with ease. IF it got to third down then I knew it would be a big gainer for a first to extend my anxiety. It seems that was Willie’s hobby extending my anxiety attacks until the last possible moment. For that Willie good riddance but good luck at Oklahoma.
guy
May 14th, 2010
1:35 pm
i think the lack of a certain uga troll certainly helped.
Damn Good Dawg
May 14th, 2010
1:36 pm
I’m as big a dawg fan as any of you guys. But it’s hard to say “This year is going to be awesome” because thats all I heard last year. I’m not going to say it until I actually get some results. I don’t want to jinx anything like we did last year. Just sayin’.
Patrick
May 14th, 2010
1:38 pm
guy are you talking about me?
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
1:39 pm
gdawginkalamazoo – Your right. Willie had no game plan to stop the most crucial drives in most of the close games. It can’t get any worse. It could only get better. If the defensive guys in the off-season take this new scheme to heart and study the heck out of it,ready to apply it from the get-go them we could be in for a great year.
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
1:43 pm
DGD – I’m tired of the talk as well. I do feel good about the off-season changes and also the change in CMR’s attitude. I want to see it on the field as well, but being a Alumnus, I can’t help each year to have the feeling of “what if” going on in my head. This year will present a better chance for us. The coaches, talent level and schedule are lining up pretty well.
Damn Good Dawg
May 14th, 2010
1:45 pm
Dave, agreed, I really want this year to be special and I think that it can be. But like I said, I dont want to talk the talk until we haven’t walked the walk yet. Go Dawgs!
guy
May 14th, 2010
1:47 pm
damn good dawg: to be fair ‘next year is the year’ has been the uga motto for 30 years now.
Dave In Tampa
May 14th, 2010
1:49 pm
guy the Tech Troll had to appear. You guys have a great weekend!
Ugaman15
May 14th, 2010
1:52 pm
@Delbert D
Boykin was not frozen dude, I know your referring to the Arkansas game but he was actually in the correct coverage, the saftey Bryan Evans blew that coverage… you dumb fans need to get your facts straight before you open your worthless mouth.
gdawginkalamazoo
May 14th, 2010
1:52 pm
DGD, for three years 2007, 2008, 2009 we have seen the defense get progressively worse. We know that Richt had his best man as DC. It was a tough tough move for him. Remember the Tech game last year? We didn’t throw a pass for God knows how long. I think Richt had a lot to do with that game planning and I think he will be in on it more this year. One very tough decision behind him I think he will have a much better handle on it this year. The UT game will tell us everything IMO. Whip UT ten ways to Sunday and we will know that Richt has changed for the better. Struggle in that game and we will know it is the same old same old. We have had a better team than UT for most of this decade and yet they have stomped us consistenly, we have failed to get off the bus. Just my opinion.
Damn Good Dawg
May 14th, 2010
1:53 pm
I’ve only been saying it since ‘02, I want to see what happens if I keep my mouth shut for a change.
SSIgator
May 14th, 2010
1:53 pm
Been fun guys, but the Cubs are coming up on TV. Talk about an ever hopeful fan base. Then again there is nothing like an afternoon game at Wrigley Field. Too bad they had to spoil it and install lights.
Rufino Linares
May 14th, 2010
1:54 pm
Orson Charles would be a weapon if he could catch the ball. He drops everything thrown in his direction.
Damn Good Dawg
May 14th, 2010
1:57 pm
kalamazoo, I think CMR has a fire lit under his butt (don’t mean the perverbial “hot-seat”) I think he is hungry. I just hope it rubs off on the players too. I want to see some fire. Say what you will, but I think Ealy is going to catch the buzz quick.
AceDawg
May 14th, 2010
2:05 pm
I agree with those who say it’s beat Florida or bust. I wouldn’t give up on the Dawgs if they dominated all games except Floriday and lost that, but I’d nonetheless probably consider that loss painful enough to make the season a disappointment.
shane#1
May 14th, 2010
2:10 pm
What? No Richt bashers talking about how dumb ol’ Richt is tipping his hand by saying he is going to throw the ball to a pre-season All American? You guys are slipping! This is the time of year when I try to think up oddball plays because I am bored and have nothing better to do. How about a three TE formation with Figgins, Lynch, and Charles lined up tight and then splitting Charles out wide? Even a rookie QB could watch the safetys call run or pass at the line.
shane#1
May 14th, 2010
2:11 pm
That should be “and call”.
AltamahaDawg
May 14th, 2010
2:19 pm
Pretty clever spin when its “with a new QB and defense” for one team but the exact same situation is called “reloading” for the gators eh?
Damn Good Dawg
May 14th, 2010
2:20 pm
shane, I think it sounds like a great play. But I think a bit too “spreadish” for Richt’s and Bobo’s taste.
guy
May 14th, 2010
2:27 pm
better have cox run the qb draw on 3rd and 14.
SOUTHGADAWG88
May 14th, 2010
2:29 pm
Run the damn ball!!!!
AltamahaDawg
May 14th, 2010
2:30 pm
You don’t think the defense was better in 2007 than they were in 2006?
Jeff
May 14th, 2010
2:32 pm
You’re not going to win the SEC throwing the ball.
We need to ride the running game trio all the way: Ealey/King/Smith
AJ needs to contribute like Julio did for Alabama, good numbers, do what’s best for the team.
AltamahaDawg
May 14th, 2010
2:35 pm
Then wouldn’t that be throwing the ball?
Jeff
May 14th, 2010
2:36 pm
There are a few games where AJ can actually be the difference, maybe Arkansas, Auburn & Ga Tech, all 3 teams have a porous defense.
AJ needs to play big for the moments in the games where Georgia is facing 8 men in the box, that’s when he is most needed, say the South Carolina or Florida game. Just make some key plays in those games.
AJ Needs to play extremely well when Georgia faces a weak defense: Ga Tech, Arkansas, and Auburn.
AJ also can be a difference maker in the red zone.
AJ can often be a decoy, and set up his teammates.
Jeff
May 14th, 2010
2:37 pm
Julio contributes by being a decoy, and by blocking, and by making plays when needed.
Jeff
May 14th, 2010
2:40 pm
AJ needs to put team first this year, and realize, if he goes down in an injury again, for the 3rd straight year, he’s really hurting the team. He needs to care enough about his teammates to stay healthy for at least 1 season. If he doesn’t, his NFL stock will fall and it will cost him ten million. We need AJ to be more Julio than TO this year
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
May 14th, 2010
2:47 pm
Blah Blah Blah
Ive heard this kind of big talk for years, and personally I used to get my hopes up, but reality bites.
We will go down to Jacksonville with a conservative play calling scheme and hope FL can’t stop us.
The play calling scheme will also have a new set of uniforms in the hopes of they will get distracted for a QTR or two in the hopes we can jump out in front.
If that doesn’t work we will not change anything, but just sit and watch our teeth get kicked in again.
Jeff
May 14th, 2010
2:47 pm
Aj’s deadly on 3rd down with 7 or more yards to go and he’s better in the 1st half, especially the 2nd qrtrt. His sweet spot is between the 40’s on the field.
Jeff
May 14th, 2010
2:53 pm
When Mett left, we just don’t have a QB left with the arm to get it to AJ down the field. It’s a waste.
Dawg Days
May 14th, 2010
2:55 pm
Thanks Mark! Murray hasn’t played in a game in 16 months….against high schoolers….most of whom are sitting in the stands now on Saturdays.
anotherdawg
May 14th, 2010
2:59 pm
The one thing that Urban has done that seems to give Florida an advantage over UGA every year, is scheduling. It seems like
Florida always has their by-week before UGA. UGA, on the other hand, does not. This is the case again this year. An extra week of preparation and rest does make a difference. When Dooley was here, this was opposite, with UGA getting the bye, and Fla playing consecutive weeks, and the results reflected that.
shane#1
May 14th, 2010
3:02 pm
DGD, if two tight ends lined up in a power run formation is considered spreadish maybe somebody needs to re-think something.
Dooley Time
May 14th, 2010
3:07 pm
The keys are going to be rushing game, defense, scoring margin and and turnovers. Since your passing game can help with scoring, it counts, but it can also make you more apt to commit turnovers. So you need to pass enough to keep the defenses honest. And the passing attack must be efficient, at least a +4 touchdown to interception ratio.
Dooley Time
May 14th, 2010
3:09 pm
An effective running attack will create opportunities in the passing game.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
May 14th, 2010
3:10 pm
We had off the week before last year
And for the usual reasons we looked liked Snellville High was playing FL
I know players who played for Dooley and they have told me that Dooley would find different ways to fire them up before the FL game.
Spurrier made it his number 1 priority every year to beat UGA every year
Not this staff.
Oh no, we will come out with pink uniform dresses and tip toe onto the field.
Until this coaching staff see’s the importance of this game we will never win even if we have 2 months off.
Damn Good Dawg
May 14th, 2010
3:10 pm
Shane I was talking about when you said 3 tightends… you did say that right?
Damn Good Dawg
May 14th, 2010
3:14 pm
Dawg Days, 4 of Murray’s Teammates have gotten offered schollys this year, 3 are going to florida, and 1 to FSU. I’d say Aaron had some pretty good competition, at least in practice if nothing else.
Dooley Time
May 14th, 2010
3:16 pm
The passing game was extremely inefficient last year, Boise St. throws 39 TD’s, and only 3 interceptions, Georgia throws 25 td’s, and 16 int’s. If Georgia is going to make some noise, that must change.
anotherdawg
May 14th, 2010
3:16 pm
Flat tire, you know what, you are absolutely right! Heres hoping that maybe with an aggressive defense, and less absolutely stupid penalties, and mistakes, UGA can GATA.
anotherdawg
May 14th, 2010
3:20 pm
At least, I am excited about the possible return of an aggressive defense, instead of that soft read and react crap. Oh, and a straight kickoff and touchback would be nice also.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
May 14th, 2010
3:22 pm
anotherdawg
Hope Grantham can be what has been needed.
I just cant seem to get Willie Martinez’s Coach of the Year bend but don’t allow them more than 35 yds per play scheme out of my head
You remember, Tenn, FL, WV, AL, Tenn, FL, Kentucky, FL, AUB, OK St
My confidence has been shot
shane#1
May 14th, 2010
3:33 pm
DGD, yep, I said that right, for a change. Go with Green and the three TEs I named, plus the RB of your choice. Then split Charles out wide and leave the other two TEs in tight. Figgins is like having another OT in the game and Lynch is also a load at 6′6″ and 260. So you are in a power run formation, just minus a FB. If the D tries to cover Charles with a CB you have a mismach, if they cover him with a safety then a tackler is out of the box. If the FS drops back to help out with the pass two potential tacklers are out of the box, if he stays in close you have Green in single coverage. There are so many options with this play if Murray does his job something will work. On a lighter note, hey Dawg fans, want to help out our country cousins at Auburn? You can vote for a new AU fight song! Orson Swindle at EDSBS is getting everybody to vote for a song by some kid named Beirber, or something like that. I am not up a teenybopper’s musical taste. One poster suggested the theme from “Green Acres” but that strikes too close to home for a South Georgia boy. “Green Acres” is shown on GPTV down here in the “Bill Moyers Journal” slot.
Damn Good Dawg
May 14th, 2010
3:39 pm
Shane, I like it, send it off to Athens and see what they think. In about four months or so, your play could be winning us games! With so many options, it would be hard not to try.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
May 14th, 2010
4:05 pm
Shane
Smart play and it will probably work.
Heres the problem you like me don’t know anything your a fan like me.
Us fans wanted Martinez gone for yrs but we dont know anything were stupid fans
The bend but give up 35 yds per play works in Athens
Like Martinez always would say “its the players fault they just didn’t execute my brilliant scheme”
Me
May 14th, 2010
4:11 pm
I think Richt is playing a little psychology saying that the Dawgs are gonna throw the ball come hell or high water. Look for UGA to rely much more on it’s running game and defense this year. #15 by Athlons?? Guess that’s why more often than not, they are behind in line when it comes to predictions compared to Lindys and Phil Steele.
shane#1
May 14th, 2010
4:14 pm
DGD, if I have to send plays to Athens we are in big trouble! I have never been a head coach and have never coached or played D-1 football. I do like Grantham’s style looking for mis-matches. Why not look for mis-matches on offense? UGA has four good but very different TEs. Why not make use of all of them and try to get single coverage for A J whenever possible? A starting slot has been a motivational tool for coaches forever, but I think starting is being over stressed at UGA. You have talented guys that can contribute in different ways so don’t let their talent go to waste by leaving them on the bench
jerry
May 14th, 2010
4:20 pm
“But the way a Richt offense works, a successful running game opens up the passing game, and vice versa.”
Does that include the 25-30 times Richt’s offense has failed to score more that 20 vs. the SEC?
anotherdawg
May 14th, 2010
4:25 pm
Shane, I don’t think theres any doubt about us using the tight ends. We’re loaded there, it helps the running game tremendously, and we’re a little short on receivers. That, plus a young, inexperienced quarterback, you can count on it.
anotherdawg
May 14th, 2010
4:30 pm
Jerry, We’ll be fine, as long as we’re not giving up more than 19. If we can keep the other teams offense off the field, and win the field position battle, it’s got to be better. With Willie, most of the time, we let the other team drive the field, then try to stop them in the red zone. Maybe we can stop them on there side of the 50. We’ll see.
shane#1
May 14th, 2010
4:52 pm
anotherdawg, I just hope someone sits in the cover two and lets one of UGA’s TEs run free over the middle like Willie did against USCe last year. SOS should have sent Willie a thank you note for keeping them in the game.
What??
May 14th, 2010
5:09 pm
AJ is not thick enough to take the hits. He gets the quick pass outside a few times last year and breaks off a run only to get slammed to the ground by the defense. Once slammed, he had to sit out.
So, if he is that fragile, only send him long!
What do you call a team without a QB?
May 14th, 2010
5:13 pm
big daug says Murry is better than Cox….really? How can you tell? He has been hurt so long no-one can tell if he will splinter the first hit or not? An he did not seem better last year…Cox played all year.
Your best bet is no longer a daug…just a dog.
anotherdawg
May 14th, 2010
5:17 pm
I just hope we see a little better touch on the ball from Murray, than what I saw in the G game. If he can deliver the ball on target, and I really think he will, we should be pretty solid.
anotherdawg
May 14th, 2010
5:24 pm
Whats wierd is last years G game, Murray and Gray looked better than Cox, and Mett looked awful. This year, Mett looked better than any of them. But, according to the coaches, Murray has looked the best overall if you factor in all the practices. One thing I really like about Murray is that he has that “Peyton Manning ‘work ethic’”
Kelsey
May 14th, 2010
5:26 pm
The problem with Murray this Spring, was that he threw more int’s (3), than td’s (2). Even worse, his passes to interception ratio was worse than Joe Cox’s. 3 int’s and only 2 td’s on 56 passes, not good at all.
Kelsey
May 14th, 2010
5:27 pm
Murray can’t keep throwing an interception for every 17 passes.
Jim
May 14th, 2010
5:29 pm
Look for Wooten or Tavarres King or Durham or Olson or White to have a bigger year than AJ Green, not due to talent, but due to who’s covering them.
Adam
May 14th, 2010
5:32 pm
I wish Coach Richt wouldn’t tell our oppoentns our game plan. Geez.
Dawg 3/20
May 14th, 2010
5:46 pm
Murray hasn’t played in a game in 16 months…….Cox has the edge right now.
Adam
May 14th, 2010
5:47 pm
Brantley hasn’t played a complete game in 4 years.
Adam
May 14th, 2010
5:49 pm
Murray played 3 games in the last 8 weeks.
curtiss
May 14th, 2010
7:57 pm
talking about it and doing it are 2 different things.Each season brings about a new optimism,will this finally be the one?I don’t see the schedule as an easy one.SC early,Petrino’s high powered offense at Arky,that’s just the early test.Dawg’s lose 3-5 games,Richt’s job will be safe another year,unless no improvement after midseason,getting blown out in big games is not getting it done.Just keeping it real
steve
May 14th, 2010
8:43 pm
Is Coxian a word?
Vol Fan
May 14th, 2010
11:09 pm
Way to go guys on national television, losing to Florida… again. Yall have invented ways to lose this year. Yuppie Nerds. Glad I don’t hire you anymore. Poor Perno… he used to be a part of a good group of country boys that could get the job done… now he’s got these snot nosed suburbanites.
By the way, don’t you think you geeks could have degrees that pay more than Mississippi State. LMAO!
Terza
May 14th, 2010
11:24 pm
Green won’t make a difference against the better teams. He’s badly overrated, which will become obvious in the second game.
Wait till the Gators hand him his head on a plate.
And he’ll probably be arrested and suspended before the season starts.
Terza
May 14th, 2010
11:29 pm
I love how the Dawg fans get all pumped up like this every year, only to see their bunch of illiterate goons go down in flames. I love it. I seem to recall UGA being ranked #1 in preseason polls just two seasons ago. How did that work out for you?
BuLLdawg
May 15th, 2010
3:37 am
“I don’t do jumping jacks like some people do when they’re excited, but I can promise you, I’m as excited about this season as I have been for any one since I’ve been at Georgia,” Richt said. “I think we’ve got the right stuff.”
The last coach to make such a statement as that preseason here, was Jim Donnan. Then, he went out and lost his 13 th game in his last 4 years here and was fired, instead, by Michael F. Adam$.
Coach Richt has already lost 14 games his last 4 years here and was stubborn about keeping Mike Bobo as Offensive Coordinator despite our only 10-10 SEC East record the last 4 years now. Once Coach Richt decided to keep Mike Bobo, then Coach Richt had to DEMOTE Mike Bobo admitting Bobo is not a good Offensive Coordinator and that Coach Richt then was taking over complete responsibility for the offense from Mike Bobo.
2006 no QB ready, lost 4 games. 2009 no QB ready, lost 5 games. 2010 no QB ready and Coach Richt is the most excited about this season of all the entire Decade of Coach Richt Era. Coach Richt, that is just plain stupid to make that statement in Macon last night, sir.
BuLLdawg
May 15th, 2010
5:29 am
Home and Neutral Site Games vs SEC in the Coach Richt Era :
Last 9 Years SEC Games only Home & Neutral Games :
33 Wins Home & Neutral SEC Games starting 2001 Florida
29 Wins Home & Neutral SEC Games starting 2001 LSU
26 Wins Home & Neutral SEC Games starting 2001 Georgia
25 Wins Home & Neutral SEC Games starting 2001 Auburn
23 Wins Home & Neutral SEC Games starting 2001 Alabama
23 Wins Home & Neutral SEC Games starting 2001 Tennessee
which is the same position Georgia is in in all games overall since 2001 :
56 Wins overall vs SEC starting 2001 by Florida
53 Wins overall vs SEC starting 2001 by LSU
52 Wins overall vs SEC starting 2001 by Georgia
Everyone concedes that Alabama too is better than Georgia
In fact, in the preseason polls now for this up-coming 2010 season
# 1 Alabama
# 5 Florida
# 16 LSU
# 18 Arkansas
# 25 Georgia
either that, or Georgia is not ranked at all.
BuLLdawg
May 15th, 2010
6:12 am
10/3/2009 vs. *Louisiana State (9-4) L 13 20
10/10/2009 @ *Tennessee (7-6) L 19 45
10/31/2009 vs. *Florida (13-1) L 17 41 @ Jacksonville, FL
9/13/2008 @ *South Carolina (7-6) W 14 7
11/1/2008 vs. *Florida (13-1) L 10 49 @ Jacksonville, FL
11/15/2008 @ *Auburn (5-7) W 17 13
9/8/2007 vs. *South Carolina (6-6) L 12 16
10/6/2007 @ *Tennessee (10-4) L 14 35
10/13/2007 @ *Vanderbilt (5-7) W 20 17
9/9/2006 @ *South Carolina (8-5) W 18 0
9/30/2006 @ *Mississippi (4-8) W 14 9
10/28/2006 vs. *Florida (13-1) L 14 21 @ Jacksonville, FL
11/4/2006 @ *Kentucky (8-5) L 20 24
9/10/2005 vs. *South Carolina (7-5) W 17 15
10/29/2005 vs. *Florida (9-3) L 10 14 @ Jacksonville, FL
9/11/2004 @ *South Carolina (6-5) W 20 16
10/9/2004 vs. *Tennessee (10-3) L 14 19
10/23/2004 @ *Arkansas (5-6) W 20 14
11/13/2004 @ *Auburn (13-0) L 6 24
9/20/2003 @ *Louisiana State (13-1) L 10 17
11/1/2003 vs. *Florida (8-5) L 13 16 @ Jacksonville, FL
12/6/2003 vs. *Louisiana State (13-1) L 13 34 @ Atlanta, GA SEC Championship
9/14/2002 @ *South Carolina (5-7) W 13 7
10/12/2002 vs. *Tennessee (8-5) W 18 13
11/2/2002 vs. *Florida (8-5) L 13 20 @ Jacksonville, FL
9/8/2001 vs. *South Carolina (9-3) L 9 14
10/27/2001 vs. *Florida (10-2) L 10 24 @ Jacksonville, FL
11/10/2001 vs. *Auburn (7-5) L 17 24
28 SEC games Coach Richt Era where we scored 2 touchdowns or less.
23 of those, we LOST.
28 games of exasperation on Offense for Georgia vs SEC
And, it is not for lack of talent handed the Coach Richt Offensive Coaching Staff
We have one of the worst run offenses in all of America
We cannot line up and run a play like we know the play, without a penalty
When we finally do, we either fumble or throw an interception
Or, go 3 and out, calling a running play on 3rd and long
while the entire Sanford Stadium BOOS the play calls.
More than 3 SEC games every year of Coach Richt Era, we get 2 TD or less.
We have had at least 3 games EVERY SEASON scoring no more than 2 TD vs SEC
except for DJ Shockley 2005 season when we had 2 (DJ injured Florida game.)
That was the game started by Joe Tereshinski III, who became # 1 Depth Chart the next year
Joe Cox # 2 Depth Chart 2006
Matthew Stafford # 3 Depth Chart 2006
Orson Charles not made starter until game 12 of 13-game season despite 23 catches
Knowshon Moreno Redshirted so that we got to see him only 2 years.
Washaun Ealey # 11 RB in nation rip his Redshirt off 3rd Quarter of 5th game
Led the team in rushing ANY WAY
Even then given only 2 starts, and not even the last 2 games
Marlon Brown threw him 2 passes all season long # 2 WR in nation
Branden Smith the most highly recruited player on the team
Threw Branden Smith only 2 passes too all season long
We play FAVORITES on Offense
We do not recognize TALENT when it stares Offensive Coaching Staff in the FACE
We have the MOST POORLY COACHED OFFENSE in the nation
and, have had
BuLLdawg
May 15th, 2010
6:14 am
In the 3 games in 2008 when we were ranked # 1 in the nation with Knowshon Moreno
We handed the football to Knowshon an average of only 14 times a game
We LOST all 3.
Consecutive points vs us of 31 to nothing Alabama, 42 to nothing Florida and 29 unanswered by Georgia tek
In fact, the very night we were ranked # 1 in EVERY POLL, the whole entire team went out and got arrested / suspended.
14 players one night.
What do you call a team without a QB?
May 15th, 2010
8:48 am
Wow! With friends like BuLL, you guys do not need any enemies.
Richt to opponents: Guess what, we’re throwing to A.J.
May 15th, 2010
9:00 am
As long as our midget QB can see over the line.
Topp Dogg
May 15th, 2010
9:22 am
UGA will beat GT with or without him just like last year nerds.
midget QB?
May 15th, 2010
9:50 am
Richt to opponents: Guess what, we’re throwing to A.J.
May 15th, 2010
9:00 am
As long as our midget QB can see over the line.
*****************************************************************
Saw Murray recently and I’m 5′ 10 1/2″ and he’s easily 6′1″ (towered over me in sneakers)…told him he looked thinner, but he said he’s just keeping his weight around 210 and doesn’t want to get much bigger, so that he can keep his speed and quickness…still is the nice polite, respectful kid that I used to watch in pee wee football…maybe he should change his demur and become an a$$, so he can get some of you goobers on his side
DRUNKYARD DOGS
May 15th, 2010
9:52 am
I believe we need to focus on beating Kentucky and not aim too high like beating the Gators as well. One step at a time guys. Hope everyone gets a nice suntan this summer.
Big Dawg
May 15th, 2010
10:07 am
Lets not forget the surprise equalizer….Yep Mr. Carlton Thomas.**Just like Barry Sanders** A real threat!! Needs to be utilized.
Can y'all say F-u-l-l-b-a-c-k ?
May 15th, 2010
10:18 am
The SECRET play for UGA will be to utilize the fullbacks often. Folks will be looking to stop CK and WE and AJG but Aaron/LOgan can hit the fullbacks all day long and they can do some major damage. The SWD HS kid will make an impact at that position and this vanilla or “secret” play will be a huge UGA advange come game day. Oh, um , ah, they also can block like tanks in a street riot in ATHENS ………GREECE.
Hey .....Drunkyard
May 15th, 2010
10:21 am
Did you even attend one college level class in some community JC somehwere? I seriously doubt it.
UGA is one fabulous place to spend 6 years, like I did.
Go Dogs.
TD TWINS
May 15th, 2010
10:26 am
Great idea??? …………..use Carlton Thomas AND Brandon Smith as backs and allow the huge full backs to be in front blocking. Aaron or Logan can sprint out or toss it to one of them or throw it to the TWINS and allow their SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSPPPPPPPPPPEEED to do the rest. TD !!!
The 3 step drop back passing attack will not be UGA’s strong suit. Need to get our QBs on the move, then they can best utilize their assets and their fassssssssssssst teammates. Fun to think about.
Can you imagine getting excited about ” who is” our A-back.?? AAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Confused
May 15th, 2010
10:30 am
I am confused ……….are bowl bids handed out now or in December? If the asnwer is December, then what is all the fuss about national rankings now? Hmmmmmmmm??
Get real folks. If UGA were ranked # 1 by every new organization ever on this planet, we UGA folks would STILL know that they matter not. They DO MATTER in December.
Go Dogs. Sic em!!!
I'm an Idiot!!
May 15th, 2010
11:29 am
Last??????
Could it be??? Ican’t believe it!!!
I am Last!!!!!
Inspector Kemp
May 15th, 2010
11:29 am
Mr. King, I disagree… A.J. Green is not a key to UGA’s offense. He’s a known quantity. The key is to get A.J. the ball; therefore, the key player is Aaron Murray. Aaron is going to have to learn to read SEC defenses and make 2nd & 3rd WR passing adjustments within milliseconds. That’s the key!
BuLLdawg
May 15th, 2010
1:02 pm
Last 2 times we were in this situation, we lost 4 games in 2006 breaking in a new quarterback and 5 games 2009 breaking in a new quarterback.
What makes this year any different ?
walkerdawg
May 15th, 2010
1:43 pm
dave in tampa like your comments on aaron murray but not as overall as talented as tim tebow,come on man,let’s hold off on that,your bias gator love is coming out.this kids a gunslinger, a scrambler a very unusual breed that can make throws on the run i’ve never seen,time will decide that fact..
walkerdawg
May 15th, 2010
3:42 pm
hey (midget qb)amen brother give them hell.goobers they are,but don’t you love it when the kid (aaron murray) can ignore ignorance.(predictions) he’ll show them on the field,and those goobers
will be sorry.open mouth stick foot in (ha ha)
BuLLdawg
May 15th, 2010
4:35 pm
Yeah, you are really in charge of this blog
or
any other blog
walkerdawg
May 15th, 2010
4:45 pm
(dawg nation) I know this can’t be true die hard dawg fans making these comments on (cmr) what kind of perfect world do think we live in.let’s just stop competition all together and just give it to the player you think deserves it from the begining.what a brillant idea .Are you crazy,please let (cmr) just do his job,get of his ass, we’ll be just fine.
BuLLdawg
May 15th, 2010
4:45 pm
The funny truth about the posts is that I say we are going to be 9-4 or 10-3, and NONE of you think we will be any better than that.
walkerdawg
May 15th, 2010
5:05 pm
(bulldawg) your to negative,what are you basing this on,the (qb)2006 stafford wasn’t near as seasoned and ready to go as murray(true freshman) and cox love em but need I say any more.have confidence were going to be fine.
BuLLdawg
May 15th, 2010
5:49 pm
What makes you think Aaron Murray is more seasoned than th 3 quarterbacks we had in 2006 ?
Aaron Murray has NEVER taken a snap under center in his lifetime.
Last year, Aaron Murray missed 21 Fall Practices because some coach let him THROW HIS THROWING ARM
out
The year before that a lineman in high school caught him from behind and tackled him breaking his leg and injuring his ankle.
He is 4.7 in the 40-yard dash.
Defensive Linemen in The SEC are FASTER than that.
Go ahead walkerdawg, sir,
I said 10-3 or 9-4.
What is your prediction, if you think I am so negative.
We have a great defense this season, our best in 30 years
We have the 2 best kickers in America on one team.
What we don’t have is a seasoned quarterback.
Or, ANYONE behind him when he gets injured.
He is NOT 200 lbs.
He is NOT 6 feet tall.
He is small, injury prone
NEVER taken a snap under center
In the 3 scrimmages, he threw the MOST interceptions
he threw the FEWEST Touchdown Passes.
He threw 5 deeper type passes in the G-Day game, all were OVERTHROWN
That was in front of 39,000 fans at Sanford Stadium.
Why am I negative you ask walkerdawg.
Well, excuse me we have 1 QB and he is NOT READY according to Coach Richt last night in Macon.
Coach Richt said last night in Macon that he doesn’t know the playbook and that he needs reps
He needed reps last year.
He could NOT get them.
He was injured.
21 Practices he missed from an arm he threw out
He also was recovering from the ankle injury and the leg injury
We have NO ONE behind him.
This year he could not get his reps either.
Logan Gray held Coach Richt HOSTAGE
Made him split the snaps under center with the # 1 unit with Logan Fringin Gray.
Gray has been in this system now for this today his 4th year.
Gray has 2 interceptions, 0 touchdown passes and 5 completions.
Is this where you tell me about Hutson Mason ? Or Christian LeMay who won’t be here for another 12 months.
No, this is where you tell me we are beating Florida this year.
I am not negative; you are out of your ever-loving mind.
Now, go ahead and put your 10-3 or 9-4 up there and let me read you said we will do better than that, which is what I have said all along.
?
Chris W., Class of 1990
May 15th, 2010
6:35 pm
The best thing that can happen is that they get Murray comfortable and turn him loose. They definitely need to lean on the running game and not get too cute, like Bobo did sometimes with Cox, but let Murray do what he can do well.
ARdawg
May 16th, 2010
12:13 am
BuLLdawg….seriously, with you posting here we don’t need the annoying tech nerds and jorts
GR82BAG8R
May 16th, 2010
8:29 am
Georgia will depend on a dominating running game until Murray gets enough experience and confidence to make a difference. You have the O-Line to make that happen. As long as you are ahead, or down no more than a touchdown, you will be in the game. Richt’s goal is to not let Murray get rattled, and that means simple plays. If the other team stuffs the line, you will have to show some patience and accept quite a few three and outs. Otherwise, you will be setting Murray up for some mind numbing blitzes….
SILLY UGA FANS
May 17th, 2010
5:04 pm
Not bashing here. I have a serious question. How do you expect to have this great running game when your best three rushing games were against the three worst defenses you faced? I am not taking anything away from your RBs, they both have NFL potentiol. I am just curios because opposing Ds are definitely going to presure your QB and look for the run. I hope UGA does great so GT can hopefully pull out the win when your ranked to get some payback.
aw
May 18th, 2010
10:36 am
Great! Maybe Aaron Murray can throw to Marlon Brown; Oh I’m sorry he will be standing on the sideline for another 2 years while Richt decides if he is good enough to play.