Back to barking: 2010 Dawgs, Damon Evans, Mark Fox and more
Time to give some credit to Damon Evans. (Curtis Compton / AJC)
I’m back from vacation and pretty much caught up on what’s been happening while I was away, so here are some quick-hit thoughts on what’s caught my eye. Feel free to chime in. …
ESPN’s Mark Schlabach pretty well sums up my feelings about Mark Richt’s 2010 team: “If Dogs get anything out of [Aaron] Murray, they’re going to win 10 games. Best WR in the country. Two good backs. Senior-laden OL. Best kicker and punter in the SEC. All comes down to defense.” … I know it’s fashionable among some folks in this venue to mock Damon Evans as some sort of Michael Adams lapdog, but what does it say about the depth and strength of UGA’s athletics program that Georgia was No. 2 to Florida in the standings for the SEC All-Sports Trophy despite mediocre years for football and basketball and a terrible, last-place finish in baseball? Of course, to some of you that means nothing because you don’t care about spring sports or women’s sports and, in fact, it’s football or nothing, right? Those Dogs fans who take a larger view should be pleased, though, that UGA is competitive across the board. … Speaking of roundball, the signing of “Mr. Georgia Basketball” Marcus Thornton gives a pretty encouraging answer to the big question that was still hanging over Mark Fox as Georgia’s head coach: Could a guy with no SEC background recruit in this part of the country? We already knew based on what he achieved with an undermanned roster this year that the guy can coach. Things are definitely looking up for UGA basketball, and I think ultimately the hiring of the little-known Fox may be considered a major coup for Evans. … Finally, this only concerns UGA in relation to events such as the SEC Championship held at the Georgia Dome, but my take as a taxpayer and college sports fan is this: If Arthur Blank wants an open-air stadium for the Falcons, he should fund it and build it himself. The state and city can’t support two stadiums, a retractable-roof facility replacing the Dome seems prohibitively expensive, and giving up all the events that an enclosed stadium can host just so Blank can get what he wants makes no sense at all.
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HickorySprings Dawg
May 25th, 2010
10:53 am
Great article! It does say something about the UGA Athletic Department as a whole that we can be so successful and have poor years in all our major mens sports. Mark Fox is the man. I hope he stays around for a while, but either way, I will enjoy it while he is here.
NC Dawg
May 25th, 2010
10:58 am
First to say First!
bardawg
May 25th, 2010
11:07 am
THIRD TO SAY FIRST
GeoffDawg
May 25th, 2010
11:08 am
Do we really know that the cost is prohibitive? All I’ve heard on that subject is a soundbite from Rich McKay who IMO, is just as likely making a negotiating move with the city. Regardless though, as much as I admire and respect Arthur Blank, doing anything to threaten the college athletics in this part of the country is nuts.
Old Dawg
May 25th, 2010
11:21 am
As I wrote on another blog, the age of professional teams building new facilities on the public dole is over. There are too many other needs like roads, bridges and internet infrastructure to keep our competitive economically that paying for a new stadium will hurt.
I love the Falcons and football, but helping pay a new Blank play pen is nuts!
Bulldog
May 25th, 2010
11:22 am
I like it! I’m glad someone is publicly recognizing that the building of stadiums is a burden on taxpayers and a blessing for the incredibly wealthy team owners.
Bulldog
May 25th, 2010
11:26 am
To Old Dawg:
I agree! I read that the Spring St. overpass in ATL is about to crumble. I propose decreasing the size of Tech’s stadium by half and using the remaining constuction materials to rebuild the decaying structure. It would be safer for Atlanta motorists and Tech football games would finally be played at full capacity!
Dawg 39
May 25th, 2010
11:30 am
An Observation: If the Dawgs go 10 & 3 or even 9 & 4, They will have completed the best 10 year run (won / lost ratio/percentage) in the history of Dawg Football. All under HC CMR & QB CMB.
1eyedJack
May 25th, 2010
11:41 am
Hey Bill, welcome back from vacation. Now, loan me some money.
how2fish
May 25th, 2010
11:54 am
Anyone around still from the days before the Falcons and Braves like I was..I think the local governments building those stadiums turned out OK…really anyone think that in the long run they didn’t get their moneys worth ? How much in the way of revenue generation does the Falcons playing in Atlanta mean to the city? What was Atlanta like before we got professional sports here….answer Chattanooga without the aquarium . How much business did we attract due to the overall quaility of living professional sports being here generate ? Remember Mr Blank and the Falcons could take their ball and go elsewhere..not saying they would be could..truth is Atlanta’s woes are due as much to local mismanagement as the overall economic climate..and really I’m just playing devils advocate here..but if you want to be seen as a top tier city, professional sports are part of the ante..The ATL may note in the end have much of a choice..not saying it a good thing but there you have it.
how2fish
May 25th, 2010
11:59 am
Bulldog your idea of how to use half of the Joke at Coke is priceless I mean it not like they use that part of it much! Kudos !
Matthew 6:1
May 25th, 2010
12:24 pm
Hey Bill,
Please get someone at the AJC to get rid of Tearbow’s picture on the UGA page. I am tired of looking at him every time I want to read about the Dawgs.
Thanks.
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May 25th, 2010
12:50 pm
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Bill King is a...............
May 25th, 2010
1:05 pm
How about a few more days of vacation??
Concerned
May 25th, 2010
1:05 pm
Before we pat ourselves on the back, let’s see where we finish in the NACDA standings. After our worst finish in a decade last year (18th), I believe we are on track to finish even lower.
I know some of our programs are already at the top and can’t get much better, but like I said before, with the exception of men’s basketball (which had a losing record), it appears that every other program is treading water or sinking.
bammer's_suck
May 25th, 2010
1:12 pm
I agree we are doing well but also that we can and better beat the tebag nation at every possible venue. Bill can we please remove that silly pic of tt off the uga page?
Jan Kemp
May 25th, 2010
2:16 pm
Roof, Roof
chazzo
May 25th, 2010
2:41 pm
If the Dogs are going to Atlanta, one of the losses had better not be from UF. Although, UF did draw the tough West schedule this time around. They have UT, KY, Bama, LSU, Miss State, UGA, Vandy, and SC all in a row. USC has Auburn and Bama back to back and later UT, Arky, and UF in a row. UT has LSU, UGA, Bama and SC all in a row. Once again I must insist that the Dawgs must win games are USC, UT, and UF in that order. Win the head to head, go to Atlanta. It is that simple.
Rodney Brown
May 25th, 2010
2:46 pm
A retractable roof stadium is expensive but the only option in this case. If Arthur Blank pays for half of it, and want’s it called “Home Depot Stadium” then great. If not, then let him build a new stadium in Gwinnett or Alpharetta and leave the Dome alone. Atlanta can not sacrifice the economic boom of the SEC Championship, and other big venue events just to suit one entity. Arthur, take a note from your co-founder Bernie Marcus in his dealings with the GA Aquarium, you invest heavily in your vision and the city will follow!!!
Gator Man
May 25th, 2010
2:46 pm
It is good to dream but reality will be a hard slap in the face here….
UGA is going to get spanked by UF, and I don’t see them beating USC or Auburn…Then there will be a meltdown game every team has and UGA is looking at 8-4…Post it….
Kay Whidby
May 25th, 2010
2:49 pm
Mark Schladawg? Guy is the BIGGEST UGAg homer in the media today. He is a total d-bag and his opinion means nothing.
UGA 7-5.. headed straight back to Shreveport losers!!!
bruce mac
May 25th, 2010
2:52 pm
It’s great to be a Georgia Bulldawg. Woof Woof, sic em. All hail the Gators, kings of 2009/10 except where it matters. Roll Tide on that front. You can have 20 years of that stupid All Sports Trophy, I will take the big glass oval one myself. And yes, I know Dawgs have neither. Some day soon I hope.
bruce mac
May 25th, 2010
2:58 pm
Kay, apparently we are not nearly as big a loser as you. The SEC is not connected to the Shreveport Bowl anymore. That would be the A She She that goes there this year. I can recommend Larry’s Club and a few good seafood spots when you and your friends are there this year.
If Georgia wins 10 games next year........
May 25th, 2010
2:58 pm
The “LITTLE EWOK” BILL KING will flip his wig and die of a heart attack. Dont do this to the pool little ewok bulldawg nation !
Kay Whidby
May 25th, 2010
3:00 pm
I wouldnt know “Bruce” sorry. My favorite team hasnt played in that lousy bowl in years….
Saban
May 25th, 2010
3:01 pm
5-6 take it to the bank.
Beatdowns by all the usual suspects and a real butt kicking by Kentucky.
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
3:04 pm
Scout say Georgia’s O-Line is #1 n the nation, WR’s and RB’s are tops, and defense and special teams are excellent.
Scout says Georgia will win the SEC EAST, the SEC Championship, and being the SEC Champ, play for it all.
Yes, Scout says the O-Line must stay healthy, and Richt needs to start forcing more takeaways, otherwise, a glowing review:
Read it for yourself:
http://cfn.scout.com/2/968167.html
richtfan
May 25th, 2010
3:07 pm
i have no problem with blank wanting an open air stadium, but he should fund it himself if it’s that important. the falcons don’t need to be in crime-ridden downtown anyway. he needs to build it out in hall county.
football was meant to be played outside in the elements anyway. these prima donna types need to suck it up and brave the elements.
Columbusdawg
May 25th, 2010
3:08 pm
Can’t wait to see Floriduh fall apart early in the season. We will be able to hear Teblows laugh all of the way from Denver. Floriduh loses at least 3!
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
May 25th, 2010
3:09 pm
that was funny , most of you know what i am talking about
papadawg
May 25th, 2010
3:09 pm
Yeah Saban in your tiny little bottle head dreams
Spike
May 25th, 2010
3:14 pm
Just beat the damn Gators.
DoubleDownDawgFan
May 25th, 2010
3:16 pm
I will be encouraged to see 7 wins this year….I think we’re in for some dadgum terrible years if Richt doesn’t clean up the Athens Inmates (aka football team). Go Dogs! Bark! Bark! Bark!
Way Down South Dawg
May 25th, 2010
3:16 pm
This Blog Sucks!—The AJC has let this thing slide into the Toilet. I think Bill does an admirable Job, Why let all these idiots contaminate the product?
Spike
May 25th, 2010
3:18 pm
Oh, I forgot. Before all you Tech poindexters get on here: UGA-30. ACC ranked #7 Champs-24.
bruce mac
May 25th, 2010
3:19 pm
Can you name one Bulldawg in jail moron? You idiots need to get some new material.
Tide Rising
May 25th, 2010
3:24 pm
I can see 10 wins or more for the dogs. A strong O-line can anchor a whole team and give a young qb time to develop. Dawgs, like anyone in the sec, will have several close games. Having the best kicking game in the sec means they pull out 1 or 2 swing games that could maybe go the other way. The only negative is that it will take a little time and several games for the players to really be able to play full speed all the time in a new defensive scheme.
The schedule sets up very favorably and the only game the dawgs won’t be favored in will probably be Florida. I think every team in the sec will suffer 1 upset loss and 2 overall losses this year and so it wouldn’t surprise me to see the 2 division winners in the seccg with 2 sec losses each.
HBTD
May 25th, 2010
3:24 pm
Let the good times roll!!
BuzztheKiller
May 25th, 2010
3:25 pm
10 wins if you add 2009 and 2010!
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
3:25 pm
I didn’t really like ESPN Mark S’s complete answer to that question. He questioned the defense.
We now have Belin–who’s LB’s at Vandy finished #1 & #7 in tackles in SEC. Belin’s LB’s are always near the top in the SEC in tackles, and his special teams kick off covederage rankings are strong too. Belin’s excellent at defensive fudamentals and teaching.
But the d-line is in great shape, Scout rates it pretty high.
http://cfn.scout.com/2/968166.html
You got Tyson, Dobbs, and Arby there. That’s stout. Nobodies going to running on these guys and they’re going to get a few sacks too.
Dobbs is great at forcing fumbles–he finished #4 in SEC in forced fumbles.
But the sacks in the 3-4 come from the OLB’s: Houston and Washington.
Houston was a beast last year, finished #2 in tackles for loss and #3 in sacks in the SEC. 75. sacks, 15 tfl’s.
Washington did pretty well too–4 sacks, 5 tfl’s.
Curran finished #2 in tackles in the SEC, Georgia was #3 in rush defense in the SEC behind only Bama & Florida. #4 in sacks.
The secondary will be VERY good, again, check out Scout’s evaluation, the LB’s will be the weakest link early, but if they get good, could be a nightmare by Florida game.
Lakatos is the UConn Secondary coach who gave offensive genius Spurrier fits in the Bowl game and shut South Carolina out. Lakatos actually defended against the pass with South Carolina BETTER THAN FLORIDA.
Saban tried to hire Grantham, and Grantham came recommended by Muschamp, and Smart and Foster. Let’s say, he’s pretty good.
Rodney’s DL just sent 2 more guys to the NFL.
Gorgia’s defense is in the top 20 most years, I don’t think ESPN sees Georgia the way folks like Scout does.
Dan
May 25th, 2010
3:30 pm
Well if Scout said it, it must be true…
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
3:32 pm
Oops meant to say LB’s are strongest unit, being coached by Grantham, and Secondary will start out weakest, but will come along quickly under Lakatos’ leadership.
Lakatos finished top 10 in pass defense effiency at UCONN. His secondary will defend the pass agressively, being in position and playing the ball, knocking it down or intercepting. Our corners have incredible leaping ability–Boykin has a 42 inch vertical, Smith was #2 athlete in nation. Safeties are stellar.
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
3:34 pm
I’ll go with Scout’s ability to evalute talent over ESPN’s Mark Schlabach.
CrackDaddy
May 25th, 2010
3:37 pm
Are we involved w/SC QB Everett Golston? I saw somewhere that we offered him. I just read that he was MVP at recent (Nike?) Alabama camp.
AceDawg
May 25th, 2010
3:37 pm
Well, why don’t we just lop the roof off of the GA Dome, keep that building, and try to add a retractable roof? I agree adding a whole other stadium to replace a 1990’s one is sort of tough to justify if a single taxpayer dollar is used…. BUT I sure do hate watching a live football game indoors when the weather is nice.
Spike
May 25th, 2010
3:37 pm
And I will go with Scout over Dan..
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
3:39 pm
You can see UConn’s Lakatos, now Georgia’s seconday coach, ranked in top 10 in pass defense effieciency in 2008:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/stats/2008/divia/team/passing_efficiency_defense_byRATING.html
Reality
May 25th, 2010
3:42 pm
Looks like another NC potential year for the Dawgs….that is until they lose to USC, Tenn, UF, KY, Auburn & GT.
Scott Lakatos Can Coach
May 25th, 2010
3:43 pm
1- UCONN averaged 1.8 takeaways per game for 2008 & 2009.
2- UCONN had the 13th HIGHEST FUMBLE RECOVERY % in the Nation in 2009(Georgia had the worst)
3- UCONN was the #1 LEAST PENALIZED TEAM in the NCAA too
4- UCONN was in the top 10 in pass effieciency defense in 2007 & 2008
Reality
May 25th, 2010
3:46 pm
Mark Slabaugh says UGA will win 10…now that’s credible
ken
May 25th, 2010
3:46 pm
Tech envy for UGA never dies. You five loss guys willing to wager on that?
Dan
May 25th, 2010
3:46 pm
Yeah Spike, that’s good thinking. Because, y’know, they are so qualified to be making player evaluations. It’s not like they are trying to generate web traffic or anything.
Fillin' up @ Juniors
May 25th, 2010
3:50 pm
250th to say First!
Double digit wins? As a tech fan let me express to you how that feels, seeing as we have recently done this, and you haven’t…
1. UCONN plays in the Big East…enough said. Grrr. Rutgers fear, the red scarlets. The heck is a red scarlet???
Halsey
May 25th, 2010
3:50 pm
There’s reason for Dawg fans to be optimistic that Murray can play well as a redshirt freshman. He’s been with the team since January of last year, one of his targets is someone he’s familiar with(Orson Charles), and it’s not all that unusual for RS freshman QBs to play well.
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
3:50 pm
Grantham is the guy who spurned Saban when Saban tried to hire Todd Grantham, Georgia’s new Defensive Head coach.
Chris Low said that, check it out.
Also, Grantham was asked about it after he was hired, and he confirmed he did in fact spurn Nick Saban’s offer to ruin Saban’s defense.
http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/8165/richt-zeroing-in-on-cowboys-grantham
Spike
May 25th, 2010
3:51 pm
Dan, I’m just saying they know more about it and are therefore much more qualified than you. So where are they going wrong, if you know so much more?
how2fish
May 25th, 2010
3:52 pm
Rodney Brown ..do you really think that if a new stadium is built outside the ATL proper but in the area that the SEC campionship won’t be held there? Really everyone will want to go to the shiny new place they always do.
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
3:53 pm
the #1 7 #7 SEC leaders in tackles, were both LB’s at Vanderbilt, where Belin coached last season. Belin is Georgia’s new LB’s coach.
Check out the stats, look for Chris Marve at #1, and Pat M at #7, both Belin’s LB’s.
http://www.secsports.com/sport_stats/football/confldrs.htm
Gator world
May 25th, 2010
3:54 pm
The Big W,
Georgia looks okay but when you said that the rbs and wrs are tops I just had to roll my eyes.
I don’t think you will find any serious analyst who would say that Ealey/King are better than Heisman winner Mark Ingram and his super backup Trent Richardson who some say is better than Ingram. These 2 couldn’t shine the shoes of the Alabama tailback tandem. Having seem them both up close and personal and seeing Ealey and King also up front and personal I can tell you that its the difference between night and day.
As for wrs Florida also has an explosive wr set including 2 highly touted guys who missed all of last season with injury. The gators also return 4 O-lineman. The Florida running game also returns Jeff Demps and the exciting Chris Rainey. Defense returns a ton of talent and the recruiting class coming in was the runaway #1 rated recruiting class in the country. You have not made enough strides in one year to erase the 24 point gulf that separated the 2 teams last year. And the talent gap is only growing wider with the respective recruiting classes coming in the fall.
how2fish
May 25th, 2010
4:00 pm
Saban if we get to you pin heads in the Dome this year we will beat you like rented mules..
Gator world
May 25th, 2010
4:02 pm
The Big W,
What you fail to point out about Todd Grantham is that when Saban tried to hire him it was in 2005 and Grantham spurned him and took the Browns D coordinator job where his defenses subsequently ranked 30th out of 32 teams for 2 years and then of course Grantham got fired. You and Bama fans think Saban is so great but Saban just got lucky in avoiding what clearly would have been a bad hire. Saban makes mistakes in judgement just like any other coach. He was lucky that Grantham didn’t take the job with him at Miami.
Grantham was Richt’s 4th or 5th choice a fact that you seem to have a problem pointing out. Kirby Smart, Bud Foster at VT, and John Chavous were the first 3 choices and all spurned Richt. Grantham who was working as a d-line position coach because of his failure as a D coordinator at Cleveland was clearly Richt’s last choice as he was scraping the bottom of the barrel.
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
4:02 pm
The numbers don’t lie, Georgia’s O-Line gave up half as many sacks as Florida, and the running game averaged over 247 over the last 3 games, yes, that’s the best in SEC over the last 3 games.
And, Branden Smith will be more involved in the runing game this year, like Percy, and Branden averaged over 12 yards a carry, Percy got about 9.
Bama’s backfield duo is good, Georgia’s Ealey/King/Smith trio is better.
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
4:03 pm
Bill Billacheck couldn’t help the Browns, you saying Bill Billacheck. can’t coach? Browns have a losing mentality, no one can help them.
Ultimate Dawg Fan
May 25th, 2010
4:03 pm
Yep, I don’t think we even have to play the games this year. With the best OL in the country, best defensive coach and scheme, best kicking game, best redshirt freshman QB, best WR, HC and OC, we’re a LOCK !!! WIth our creampuff schedule, we should go BETTER than undefeated !!!!!! I can’t wait !!!!! Man, if we lose even ONE game, I’m gonna be pis$ed !
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
4:04 pm
You, nor anyone but Richt, knows how many offers he made for his DC position. Grantham is the best choice. I like who we ended up with.
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
4:05 pm
Muschamp also recommended Richt hire Grantham.
Dan
May 25th, 2010
4:05 pm
Couple things, Spike. First, who cares how good the WR’s are. It doesn’t matter if the QB can’t get them the ball. And last I checked, Aaron Murray has completed the same number of passes in a college game as I have. Second, if the RB’s are half as good as Tech and A&M’s defense made them look, then UGA will throw it about as often as Tech’s offense does. Third, and most importantly, the Scout folks have the same qualifications as I do. They have one job – get web traffic. But that hardly means they know more about it.
3 QB's too many
May 25th, 2010
4:06 pm
Never will Murray, LeMay and Mason all be on the roster. If Murray shines this year, (ME) LeMay will never sign and if he does, then Mason will transfer. Book it.
Gator world
May 25th, 2010
4:07 pm
How2fish,
You won’t get to Saban to begin with cause you won’t get past us. 49-10 and 41-17 the last 2 years? What makes you think this year will be any different? And even if you could backdoor your way into the seccg you gotta be kidding. There’s not a dawg fan on here that wouldn’t tremble at the thought of taking on the Bammers, especially with blackout night still fresh in your minds. The reason you talk the big bravado smack talk is because you don’t play them this season and cause you know your odds of sneaking into the seccg to play them are slim and none. Easy to talk smack when you know you when get the chance to play them to begin with.
The Most Interesting Man Alive
May 25th, 2010
4:09 pm
The Big W, it didn’t matter who Richt signed as D coordinator; you would of like me if he signed me. Grantham was not the first choice, he was a D line coach who got fired from his only coordinator stint. It wouldn’t of mattered if Saban offered or not, Saban still pulls all the strings for Bama’s D.
Honest Lee
May 25th, 2010
4:09 pm
10 wins? Sure, it’s a possibility.
Oh, wait – you were talking about football??!! I thought you meant 10 wins in basketball!
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
4:10 pm
Georgia has made is too easy on Florida by turning the ball over and by not forcing turnovers. Fix that, and the tables turn. Georgia has the talent, just needs to execute better, which requires better teaching.
Trav
May 25th, 2010
4:10 pm
First!
The Most Interesting Man Alive
May 25th, 2010
4:12 pm
The Big W did you come up with the turnover thing on your own? You must be some kind of a genious.
The Big W
May 25th, 2010
4:12 pm
If Georgia gets past S. Carolina (Richt is 7-2 against them) and Arkansas (Richt is 5-0), then Georgia will likely be riding into the Florida game with an 8-0 record.
If Richt beats Florida, he has a great record against Auburn & Ga Tech.
Hey Matthew 6:1
May 25th, 2010
4:13 pm
…and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get rid of #5’s picture to the left…
The Most Interesting Man Alive
May 25th, 2010
4:14 pm
Where you been for the past 30 years Big W?
Erin Andrews
May 25th, 2010
4:16 pm
Georgia Tech will lose to Uga . Again
Jimmy
May 25th, 2010
4:19 pm
Bill,
Is there anyway you can out all of these trolls using different handles who continue to bash teams? I find it “interesting” that there have been a lot of women’s names used to bash UGA at the same time that Chip Towers outed the user known as ‘Bama Stan’ as using different names to have a conversation w/ himself. We haven’t seen him around here lately, but all of these “women” show up bashing UGA. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.
I think UGA looks good on paper. Now hopefully the new members of the coaching staff will coach them up and the team can finally beat Florida this year.
I think Florida’s running game is going to suffer big time w/o Tebow this year. He was their inside runner and when it was 3rd & 2, we all knew where the ball was going. Demps and Rainey are outside runners and Emanuel Moody is injured too much to put anything on him. The freshmen will be good in time though. Just my 2cents.
Mikey
May 25th, 2010
4:22 pm
There is nothing wrong with the GA Dome.
The Most Interesting Man Alive
May 25th, 2010
4:24 pm
Jimmy, if you would do a little research you will find that Trey Burton (a freshman who enrolled and went through the Spring) will do just fine filling the Tebow role like when Chris Leak was a senior and that turned out ok I think. I hate to tell you but the Gators are reloading.
Gator world
May 25th, 2010
4:30 pm
The Big W,
“The numbers don’t lie, Georgia’s O-Line gave up half as many sacks as Florida, and the running game averaged over 247 over the last 3 games, yes, that’s the best in SEC over the last 3 games.”
“Bama’s backfield duo is good, Georgia’s Ealey/King/Smith trio is better.”
Let me get this straight. Bama’s Ingram won the Heisman and he and Richardson rushed for 2500 yds and Ealey/King rushed for 1400 yds and you think the Georgia tandem is better? You can’t be serious? You’ve reached a new low in delusional thinking not to mention statistical analysis.
And you base that on only 3 games at the end of the season against 3 terrible defenses. Add in all the sec games and the bigger games like UF and lets see how that rushing avg looks over a full season as opposed to cherry picking 3 games against 3 bad defenses. You gotta be kidding.
Gator world
May 25th, 2010
4:32 pm
Quote from the big W “Bama’s backfield duo is good, Georgia’s Ealey/King/Smith trio is better.”
Big W wins the delusional comment of the day award.
BobDog
May 25th, 2010
4:33 pm
The Falcons are important. They need to be competitive with other NFL teams not only on the field, but in generating revenues. However, the events that only a venue like the Georgia Dome can bring- SEC Championship, Chick-Fila Bowl, Final Four, ACC BB Championship- need to be preserved. Hopefully something will be worked out where we can do both.
SteDog
May 25th, 2010
4:38 pm
after watching the aaron murray I saw in the spring game this year, Schlabach might better have begun the wording his assessment with if in all caps… IF Dogs get anything out of [Aaron] Murray, they’re going to win 10 games…. just sayin he looked mighty darn “iffy” out there.
The Most Interesting Man Alive
May 25th, 2010
4:40 pm
Gator World quit trying; they are delusional.
SteDog
May 25th, 2010
4:41 pm
point is… I just don’t see how any dog fan who watched murray’s spring game performance can honestly say he inspired alot of confidence he is capable of leading that team to alot of hard fought sec victories this year… I sure hope i’m wrong
Gator world
May 25th, 2010
4:50 pm
The most interesting man alive,
You’re right. Trying to reason with a delusional dawg is a pointless endeavor. Its just incredible to hear a dawg fan say that this Ealey/King combo that ran for 1400 yds is better than the bama combo which includes a Heisman winning tailback and ran for 2500 yds. Its just incredible. We played against both and I can tell you its laughable to compare the dawg duo against the bama duo.
Jimmy
May 25th, 2010
4:52 pm
To The Most Interesting Man Alive,
I’ve done plenty research. Burton is a three star athlete who is barely 200 lbs. I wouldn’t compare him to Tebow just yet. When it’s 3rd & 2, do you really think he’s going to run between the tackles for that first down in the SEC? Maybe by his Jr year, and a huge maybe at that.
Jimmy
May 25th, 2010
4:53 pm
I also agree w/ many posters on whether or not the taxpayers should build Blank a new stadium. In a “fair” world, he would build it himself. For the people who say that the majority of the funding would come from hotel taxes and the like, how about taking that hotel money and rehiring all of these teachers who have been laid off recently?? Of course I wouldn’t expect a Republican to care about “Joe Taxpayer” at large, as long as they get what the want.
If the stadium isn’t built in the future, the Falcons will be playing in some other city, that’s reality.
The Most Interesting Man Alive
May 25th, 2010
4:55 pm
Jimmy, try 6-3 and 220 and a 4.49 40 and was the surprise of the spring game with over a 100 passing and running. Keep your hopes up though, 30 years isnt that long.
Dan
May 25th, 2010
4:56 pm
No wonder Jimmy’s so delusional! He’s a Democrat!
kevin
May 25th, 2010
4:59 pm
UGA GRAD AAND FAN = Tech fan. Funny, you make fun of UGA fans being ignorant and yet, under various unfunny and unoriginal names, you come on UGA blogs and rant and rave like a 9 year old–talking about GT being on the ups and UGA being on the outs. GT is a technical school, known for it’s prowess in math (and D & D skills), and yet 8 out of 9 somehow makes no sense to you.
Bill W.
May 25th, 2010
5:02 pm
Gator world-
“Georgia looks okay but when you said that the rbs and wrs are tops I just had to roll my eyes.”
Ealey/King have been rated high in the SEC by almost every publication preview. No, I do not agree with The Big W that they are better than Ingram/Richardson but I would take them before Demps/Rainey. Not sure why you would roll your eyes about the WR’s. AJ is the best WR in the country. Then you have guys, if they could get someone to pass them the ball last season, would be solid- T. King, Wooten, Orson Charles, etc.
kevin
May 25th, 2010
5:04 pm
UGA GRAD AAND FAN,
You still aren’t funny and remain thoroughly unoriginal.
I do not pretend UGA has a better math and science dept. that GT b/c frankly the numbers don’t show it. By analogy, you should not pretend GT is as good as UGA in football, b/c 8 out of 9 = we rule you.
Jim Donnan
May 25th, 2010
5:09 pm
Awesome Kevin! Except “we” doesn’t include you because you never took a snap. But keep living vicariously through your football team. I’m sure it helps you get through the day.
M Dog
May 25th, 2010
5:13 pm
Funny how anyone who gives a reasonable post is labeled delusional by a certain blogger. Who’s delusional—the one who gives unfounded opionions or the one who does not?
Jimmy
May 25th, 2010
5:16 pm
Wow, the ignorance in here from Florida fans never surprises me.
First off, who said I was a Georgia fan? I live in Atlanta now but i’m from Texas. Secondly, just because I make a comment about Republicans means i’m a Dem?? I’m neither, I don’t deal w/ polititcs. Ask me about any subject and i’ll fall on either the liberal or conservative side(not that anyone cares, I know). The fact is only a Republican BILLIONAIRE would ask the public to build a multimillion dollar stadium when those funds could go to more important areas, such as public schools, hospitals, or police or fire depts.
Geez, you can tell how our education in general is suffering just by the comments of most of you SEC fans.
Jim Donnan
May 25th, 2010
5:18 pm
Except that he’s not a Republican, Jimmy. But don’t let facts get in your way.
Jim Donnan
May 25th, 2010
5:19 pm
Also Jimmy, class envy is not very attractive.
kevin
May 25th, 2010
5:27 pm
Jim Donnan,
Great observation! I am well aware I never took a snap, and you should be equally aware that in common sports language fans refer to “their” teams in 1st person plural. Or perhaps you do not understand that since your mind is still trying to rap your head around 8 out of 9.
UGA GRAD AAND FAN
May 25th, 2010
5:38 pm
KEVIN – YOU GET EM WOOF WOOF WOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jimmy
May 25th, 2010
5:41 pm
Jim Donnan,
Actually he is a registered member of the Republican party.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081023193459AA0eM0E
Now he did vote for Obama, and has given lots of campaign contributions to both Repubs and Dems.
Probably gives money to Obama so he can remain “hip” w/ the black crowd. Yet remains Republican so he keeps season ticket holders from the ‘good ole boy network.’
Money, afterall, see’s no color.
Ummmm, what was the subject of this blog again?
GoGators!
May 25th, 2010
6:05 pm
Anyone else notice how all of a sudden with Dawg fans that now playing a weaker schedule is a good thing. And suddenly having the good field goal kicker and punter is almost as good as having a good QB. You got to love Dawg fans, every season is an opportunity for journalistic creativity.
Steve
May 25th, 2010
6:07 pm
I didn’t know the dome was in such bad shape!!
Is this for greater capicity or do people just want to sit in the rain and cold?
Not So Fast
May 25th, 2010
6:28 pm
GoGators!, Dawg fans love a soft schedule. They know that’s the best way of having a good looking W-L record. Getting beat by a mediocre OK ST team last year made them realize they’re not ready for the big time.
Brandon Spikes
May 25th, 2010
6:28 pm
I truly believe that Washaun Ealey will be the difference maker in the GA-FL game this year. As a sophomore running back, he will SEE the field much better.
Jimmy
May 25th, 2010
6:32 pm
A Florida fan talking about a creampuff schedule?? Now that’s pretty funny.
Charleston Southern anybody??? At least I’ll give you credit for playing the Canes this year.
Oh wait, that’s Miami of OHIO youre playing, my bad. Pot, kettle, kettle, pot.
Jimmy
May 25th, 2010
6:33 pm
..and let’s not forget about that Division 2 powerhouse Appalachian State! Howdy doody!!
JuneBaby
May 25th, 2010
6:33 pm
Howtofish@11:54am…, you may be right when you say A. Blank could just pack-up and leave, but only after a bruising fight in some of the owner committee meetings. The N.F.L. wouldn’t want to lose Atlanta and it’s t.v. market.(the only reason the nfl hasn’t rushed back to L.A., is because of the long running animosity between the league and Al Davis…,imo. i would suspect in the next 2-3 years, L.A. will have another team, either Jacksonville or an expansion team) i believe owners wouldn’t be receptive to losing another market, since there aren’t any others with enough market share to attract an n.f.l. team(maybe texas). if he did move, i’m sure the n.f.l. would replace his team with another very quickly.
chazzo
May 25th, 2010
6:34 pm
Last!
One, two, free, fo, fi, dem der Gator don't take no jive!
May 25th, 2010
7:00 pm
I still think there are too many questions for the Dawgs to be called a 10 win team. I’m not saying it’s impossible but let’s be honest. Two years of penalties and turnovers coupled with a suspect defense being coached by a first year DC. Not to mention a new QB with no experience is not a prospect I would have tons of confidence in. I agree that the o-line should be good, AJ is awesome, the RB situation looks solid and the kicker and punter are damn good. But if you weigh the positives and negatives you have to be concerned. They could go 6-6 or they could go 10-2. Much depends on how the new qb and the “new” defense do.
Those that are saying otherwise are just looking through rose colored glasses.
FLA DAWG
May 25th, 2010
7:06 pm
With Bobo as OC coaching a QB who hasn’t taken a game snap and a new D I am not so sure about 10 or more wins. Arkansas, South Carolina, Florida, GT and one or two others will give us all we can handle.
One, two, free, fo, fi, dem der Gator don't take no jive!
May 25th, 2010
7:17 pm
FL DAWG,
UF has a lot of questions, too. New QB, lots of new starters on the D even though they do have some experience. Also, the running will have to be better without the threat of Tebow as an option.
Most of us Gators are pretty excited, but I’m being a realist.
I think we could likely have two teams in the SECG that have 2 losses. Don’t see anyone being able to run the table in the East or the West. Should be much more competitive this year.
It’s gonna be fun to watch!
boots
May 25th, 2010
7:21 pm
Don’t jinx the Dawgs, but 10 would be great. As for Blank, we cannot afford a new stadium. The days of sports teams making demands on the city are over. We have so many other things we need to repair and keep afloat. These are not the times for Blank to be demanding anything. What a jerk for even asking for it. Arthur “let them eat cake” Blank.
Coach Small Johnson
May 25th, 2010
7:50 pm
I will be happy with a 2 win season as long as those wins are against FL GA TERD from north ave
I agree with Bill if Blank wants a new stadium he needs to foot the bill himself.
If the new stadium is built please build it in a better part of town so I feel safe for once
Brian F.
May 25th, 2010
8:09 pm
Can’t wait to see the 2010 version of Mark Fox’s DAWGS !! November can’t get here soon enough.
Spike
May 25th, 2010
8:09 pm
Dan, you are really into this web traffic thing. Wow. Yea riiiight, you know more than Scout does. You da man.
Delbert D.
May 25th, 2010
8:11 pm
“Scout say Georgia’s O-Line…
“Scout says Georgia will win…”
Scout had better deliver on these promises, or they are fired.
Ugaclassof2004
May 25th, 2010
8:18 pm
Enough of this 10 win crap. That is not where we are at as a program. Breaking in a new defense and new Qb? What are you people smoking?
Also, I am anything but impressed with Damon Evans. Personally I think things were better under Vince Dooley.
Reality
May 25th, 2010
8:22 pm
UGA loses 5 in 2010.
Delbert D.
May 25th, 2010
8:30 pm
Does Scout project Auburn to be named National Poll Champions for 2004?
Spike
May 25th, 2010
8:32 pm
Reality.. Perhaps. But Tech will not be one of them.
GoDOGS1
May 25th, 2010
9:00 pm
So, the other team is starting to talk smack…
05/22/10: “Richt will figure out a way for UGA to underachieve again.” http://www.allbuffs.com/showthread.php/47108-UGA-game-CU-could-be-a-trap-game
AltamahaDawg
May 25th, 2010
9:01 pm
Most of us are all big Dooley fans 2004, but you say things they were better in what way?
Bulldog59
May 25th, 2010
9:03 pm
To the Grantham haters that keep bringing up the D ranking while he was in Cleveland, there is a huge difference to take into account.
In Cleveland, where no one has won for a LONG time, he was given a group of players. How much input do you think Grantham had on who was signed, drafted, who they could afford under the salary cap, etc.? In Cleveland, he had nowhere near the input or impact on personnel decisions that he will have at UGA.
The pro personnel game is a whole different subject. At UGA, within 2 years, he will have HIS players on the field.
Vick=Dog killing thug
May 25th, 2010
9:08 pm
The fact that ole Willie is gone will give the dawgs 2 wins by itself. Players making a few mistakes early in the year will be expected and even that will be light years ahead of Willie’s D. I truly hope for great things for UGA !!
Beating GT is a given, that 15 minutes has come and GONE !
POSER
May 25th, 2010
9:29 pm
UGA’s gymnastics gals are GREAT. I know they can’t tackle, block, or run the football but all dawg fans need to go to at least one meet. They’re much easier to look at that some big sweaty ball player.
Patsy
May 25th, 2010
9:33 pm
Well let’s see. Vince didn’t play Tennessee, Alabama or LSU on a regular basis. Played KY and Vandy EVERY year. No wonder his W-L looks so good. There;s not a single SEC opponent (AUB, TEN, FL, LSU, TEN, ALA) that had as PATSY a schedule as Vince did.
mark
May 25th, 2010
9:40 pm
when will the dawg fans learn that a 10 win season is a disappointment……. it takes atleast 13 wins for a national championship
Racine Dawg
May 25th, 2010
9:55 pm
10 wins? Mark this down—the dawgs will be the surprise team of the SEC. UGA goes 11-1, wins the SEC east with a big win over florida and plays Bama for the SEC title. This dawg D may be the best in 10 years at G and with Grantham’s 3-4, florida’s O will be shut down cold. Aaron Murray — better than brantley. Dawgs—back on top!!!!!! Florida’s run is over.
Shane
May 25th, 2010
10:19 pm
THE BLAWG IS BACK aND THE GOOBER METER PEGS OUT AGAIN
Roll Tide
May 25th, 2010
10:24 pm
Trinton Sturdivant, Cordy Glenn, Chris Burnette, Bean Anderson, Josh Davis = National Championship! But Nooo, Chew tobacco Bobo and all you S. ga. boys have to go and ruin it. Thanks Dogs, We appreciate it. Thanks for our Georgia grown offensive tackle James Carpenter, our All-American from Augusta, and Chance Warmack, our all SEC offensive guard from Westlake, Sean Jones and Kiante Tripp’s old school. Richt should be on the hot seat with chew tobacco Bobo too. Roll Tide and thanks again dawgs. you just helped us win another national “tidetle”
Roll Tide
May 25th, 2010
10:37 pm
Xavier Nixon, 6′6″ 285, Carl Johnson, 6′5″ 342, Mike Pouncey 6′5″ 320, James Wilson 6′5″329, Marcus Gilbert 6′5″320,Hey Coach Richt. Yeah Coach Bobo. ” let’s replace pouncey with Ben Jones, and Nixon with Boling and top it off by replacing Carl Johnson with Chris Davis. Brilliant Coach Bobo. We’ll tell everyone they just couldn’t pick up the system. Kind of like Bean and Kiante. Our S.Ga. fans will love it. Brilliant coach Bobo. Thanks Coach Richt.
AltamahaDawg
May 25th, 2010
10:50 pm
59, Just ask them how great Cleveland was in the early 90’s. Some will get it, most of the “experts” won’t.
Should have gone after those big name established DC like Urban did I suppose.
mark
May 25th, 2010
10:57 pm
how can you say that UGA will beat florida when florida has had the number 1 recruiting class the past 2 seasons? and even after teebow leaves florida, their number 1 recruiting class will take over for him.
UGA will not beat florida until they recruit better.
brantley is alot better than murray
beatdowns galore
May 25th, 2010
11:22 pm
Give Damon a big pat on the back, a atta boy and a raise for womens sports…. Now fire Perno ,Put CMR on notice and tell Fox he has 2 years to get UGA 8 games above .500 at the end of BB season.
Roll Tide
May 26th, 2010
1:32 am
the reason the gators dominate is that S. fla. alumni are from Miami,and S. Ga alumni are from albany. The difference in who plays and who doesn’t is incredible.Miami alums don’t care they just want to win. S. ga alumns-well you know. Nick Saban is coach of the year for getting that crap out of Smart. That crap is why Ray Goof is no longer with us. thank God
GoGators!
May 26th, 2010
6:05 am
Every season Georgia fans prove over and over that:
“The cheerful loser is the winner”
Gatorbait 17-3
May 26th, 2010
6:23 am
Dawgs go 8-5 for the 2nd straight year——bye,bye Bobo, and Richt – shaky at best.
Here are your losses—South Carolina, Arkansas,Florida, Auburn and either Mississippi or
or Kentucky will slip by the dawgs——–sorry, that’s just the way it is.
Bulldog59
May 26th, 2010
6:29 am
King quoting Schlabach sums it up ” ‘If the Dogs get anything out of Murray, they’re going to win 10 games’ ”
Everything else for the O is in place. They now have to deliver, including Mike Bobo.
chazzo
May 26th, 2010
6:33 am
I looked through the Athlon SEC edition last night at the grocery store. I was surprised SC didn’t make the top 25. I was also surprised that Durham was not listed under important players coming back from injury. He is valuable I tell you. Finally, I was disappointed that only RBs and QBs are on their Heisman watch list (and even their long shot Heisman list). I think their may be some Receivers who need to be on the list, and one plays for UGA.
I was happy with UGAs rank at 15. That’s a good place to be. I hope no one ranks UGA over 15. I think we will be in the top ten in Jan. But, right now, it’s best to lay low. The Trojans and my second favorite team, the Seminoles may just be over-ranked. I can’t really say that for UF. They are sadly always loaded with talent, but no one seems to take into consideration the hellacious schedule they play this year. Should be an interesting season.
BuLLdawg
May 26th, 2010
6:41 am
Mark Schlabach said ” I can’t stand the Dogs.”
You left that out, per your usual.
What does it say that UGA is 3 wins the last 2 decades vs Florida that the girls are # 2 in The SEC ? That we have a LONG WAY TO GO at 2-7 for Coach Richt and facing 10-11 vs SEC East at night on the road with oft-injured players at QB and Tailback.
You referring to returning starter Caleb King who just in the last week told a new player here that “football is just a grind.”
Nice attitude Caleb King.
Presumably that explains why you have MORE GAMES with 1 yard rushing or less than any player in the history of the game, ever.
Grind.
We have no back-up QB.
None.
BuLLdawg
May 26th, 2010
6:44 am
We play nothing but FAVORITES on offense.
Hutson Mason is much BIGGER than little Aaron Murray, not only taller, but BIGGER.
4 inches taller too.
I really hope that we can find some news media types who do like the Bulldogs. I do. I am not happy however that we face South Carolina in Game 2 to be 10-11 vs SEC East then the last 5 years with Coach Richt.
Very concerned with our Offense, play calls, personnel choices, coaching staff on offense and no QB ready again and you saying Bill King that Caleb King is great.
BuLLdawg
May 26th, 2010
6:48 am
10 wins in 14-game seasons is 10-3 for us, or 9-4 and you summarize Mark Schlabach on that leaving out his quote is “I can’t stand the Dogs” when we all knew that here when we ran him out of town on a rail to the obviously biased ESPN with their contract to show UGA games for billions of dollars conflict of interest. Missed the point Bill King, as always.
Bulldog59
May 26th, 2010
7:02 am
Chazzo, good UGA/UF comparison. Basically, they both come into 2010 with a new QB and new DC. UF with the obvious upper-hand, their D was in great shape when Strong left. Let’s see if UGA can close any ground on UF this year.
BuLLdawg, Caleb King has always had a poor attitude. He hates talk of competition for the starting RB position. He believes it should be handed to him. It seems Ealey has found a way to start a friendly competition with King though. The goal is for each of them to rush for 1000 yards in 2010.
AltamahaDawg
May 26th, 2010
7:18 am
I am a huge fan of Ealey. The kid is just plain fun to watch. Very fluid like Garrison. Going to be a star it would seem. But where on earth did you get your knowledge of King’s poor attitude or expectation of being handed anything. I’d say his history has shown the exact opposite. Did I miss something? Did he say something , do something to indicate he wasn’t working hard? Participated as he has been asked?
And I agree that UF comes into the season in much better shape as far as D and QB. Maybe not in some other situations, but definetely they should be favored over the Dawgs this year.
Georgiadawg70
May 26th, 2010
7:32 am
Hey Jimmy, Blank gave money to your guy Obama. That being said, welfare is wrong, wheather it’s buy cell phones and cigarettes for loosers or stadiums for big shots. It has done no good and it needs to stop.
Gatorbait 17-3
May 26th, 2010
7:43 am
Amen to the wellfare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bulldog59
May 26th, 2010
7:46 am
Altamaha, the attitude/drive info for King came to me directly from the inside, last year. I was also told WAY ahead of time to expect issues with ZM. So I trust the info completely.
The good news about King is, he will mature and compete with Ealey. He won’t stand for second-string. A healthy Ealey/King competition will really help the team, sharing the carries, competing for yardage, all good for us.
reallygroovy7777
May 26th, 2010
8:14 am
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reallygroovy7777
May 26th, 2010
8:15 am
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On Beating Florida...
May 26th, 2010
8:56 am
Georgia keeps losing to Florida because of the mental side.
Georgia has been pysched out by Florida.
Florida takes the will out of Georgia by jumping out to an early lead, winning the 1st quarter.
In 8 out of 9 of the last Geoirgia-Florida game, whoever won the 1st quarter, won the game. Why?
Mentality. The 1st quarter sets the tone, and if you break the will of the opponent, they’re much easier to beat.
Georgia needs to get better at breaking the will of their opponents EARLY, if Georgia dominates the 1st, NOT THE 4TH LIKE RICHT TEACHES, they’ll win every game.
Richt’s record when he’s leading after the 1st quarter is 60-6.
On Beating Florida...
May 26th, 2010
9:01 am
How you START the game, determines how you FINISH, and with Richt, if he’s winning at halftime, he’s going to win 12 or 13 games a year.
Finish the Drill, and emphaszign the 4th quarter, is LOSING THE FLORIDA GAME for Georgia. It’s who plays best EARLY and SETS THE TONE.
Play good in the 4th quarter & Finish the Drill? No.
Play good in the 1st Quarter and SET THE TONE and BREAK THE WILL.
On Beating Florida...
May 26th, 2010
9:07 am
cONFIDENCE.
Dominate games early.
Be 8-0 heading into Florida.
Richt has NOT been good in those areas in the past. Will it change?
Doubtful, if Richt could change, he would have.
Meyer is a master at buuilding confidence in his players and his team.
Florida usually dominates Georgia early, and Florida is often in 1st place in the SEC East heading into the Georgia game.
Meyer gets it.
Glenn
May 26th, 2010
9:17 am
Could you get rid of Tebow’s picture I am tired of looking at it. May be get rid of Barnhart too.
156th
May 26th, 2010
9:23 am
WOW! Now I know what it feels like to be Willie Martinez!!!
DawginLex
May 26th, 2010
9:30 am
It is all about the defense folks. 2006 florida doesn’t sniff a title without the defense. Same last year with Bama.
Look back at richt’s tenure in Athens:
2001-2005 with BVG-2 SEC titles and 1 runnerup
2006-2009 with WM-poor tackling, no 3 and outs and no forcing turnovers and no SEC East titles much less SEC titles
It’s all about the defense. The offense is going to score. Can we stop anyone when it counts?
That’s the difference between 11-1, 10-2 and 8-4, 7-5.
CLEVON LITTLE
May 26th, 2010
9:33 am
GLENN, I second that!!!!!! I just posted on TONY’s blog the other day to get rid of Tebow’s photo. Here we are in 2010 on a UGA blog, Tebow isn’t even in college football any longer & yet we still have to look at his picture every time we log on. I’m sure TONY has a picture of Tebow on his instrument cluster in the dash-board of his vehicle & a life-sized poster in his bathroom.
CLEVON LITTLE
May 26th, 2010
9:35 am
DawginLex , I do agree but 2005 SEC title was w/ Martinez, although he really stunk it up w/ West Vir. inthe Sugar Bowl.
Bulldog59
May 26th, 2010
9:36 am
DawginLex, totally agree, one correction, WM took over as DC in 2005 not 2006. BVG left after the 2004 season.
James T. Kirk
May 26th, 2010
9:37 am
The puppies will win their typical 5-6 games next year and declare themselves national champions. Same old story
DawginLex
May 26th, 2010
9:37 am
true but they were still BVG’s players. They overcame the coaching
DawginLex
May 26th, 2010
9:39 am
James t kirk,
You need to beam yourself back up to nerd ville.
Win 5-6 games per year?
You must mean SEC games only. I’m going to assume that is what you mean.
Otherwise, you are an idiot.
DawginLex
May 26th, 2010
9:40 am
Yeah, the WV game was the first sign that we had a problem
Bulldog59
May 26th, 2010
9:45 am
DawginLex, agreed.
JMc12203
May 26th, 2010
9:48 am
10??? Bo Derek you are not. Quit being so delusional and get real. We all know Schlabach’s predictions. They rarely come true.
Shreveport is home to # 2 in ACC per new contract
May 26th, 2010
9:56 am
I read last winter that the Independence Bowl takes the # 2 ACC team starting this next bowl season. THe Gator Bowl had the right, per contractual agreement to choose which ACC team to take like FSU last year, to honor Bowdon, but going forward the Gator is un affilated with the ACC. Is this correct?
If true, then the ACC will now be dining in the Shreveport Shoney’s or the local Waffle House. Hey, try Beudreau’s Shrimp ……………good stuff it is ……..ACC fans.
What comes around comes around.
sr citizen dawg
May 26th, 2010
9:59 am
whats wrong with the dome? its crazy: changing stadiums like changing socks
In the SEC Defense wins games
May 26th, 2010
10:08 am
Defense wins games in the big boy SEC. Yes, you need to control the ball on offense, be able to grind it out, yes, make some deep throws but grind it out. THAT is how the SEC is won.
Bama for two years now has been the epitomy of grind it out SEC ball. Saban knows this style has to be established. After all, his running back won the Heisman …………for grinding it out.
AJ Green may only catch a couple of key throws per game, as he will be a decoy, then we hit him deep. We cannot go deep to AJ every play or we will be sorry. We have excellent and athletic tight ends and other very talented wide outs and the ever steady Chris Durham, plus the soon to emerge Marvelous Marlon Brown. Wooten will emerge as UGA’s star receiver. He and Tavarres King are simply great receivers for Murray to go to on some crossing stuff or side line stuff.
Part of our strategy with a new QB will have to be grind it out football, so as to allow Murray to settle in. He is a leader and he will be fine, barring injuries. Injuries can impact any team at any time, by the way.
Caleb, Waushuan and our twoexcellent full backs will be the glue to bind it all together, coupled with our offensive line. Big boy ball it will be.
Go Dogs.
TommyJack
May 26th, 2010
10:10 am
Bill: Sorry to hear you put ANY stock in what Schlaybach says. Man is useless.
GBO
DawginLex
May 26th, 2010
10:15 am
Roll tide:
A couple of questions for you in response to your never ending blather.
1.) How many players are signed out of the state of Georgia every year?
2.) How many scholarships are available each year at UGA or any other D-1 school?
If you stay up late tonight and study real hard and research the answers to these two questions, you might decide to stop posting your nonsense.
On Beating Florida
May 26th, 2010
10:55 am
Defense? No, that’s not the key to beating Florida.
Most years Georgia had a defense that was in the top 20 in the country in points allowed, but went 2-7 to Florida.
South Carolina had a great defense last year, and went 7-5.
No, whoever wins the 1st quarter of the Georgia-Florida game, wins the game, 8 out of 9 years.
Win the first quarter, set the tone, break the will.
papadawg
May 26th, 2010
11:02 am
The offense will be fine, it’s the defense that is the BIG IF. The D has been on the down & outs for a few years but now we finally have a new DC and the jury will be out on him for a few games. Improvement(any improvement) on the D side & the DAWGS will fly a little higher this year
On Beating Florida
May 26th, 2010
11:05 am
Nope, it ain’t the defense, the defense has held Florida to 14 points, lost, 16 points, lost. Defense has been excellent against Florida for the most part.
It’s not defense, it’s whoever wins the 1st quarter, sets the tone, breaks the will, 8 out of 9 games, win the 1st quarte,r win the game.
On Beating Florida
May 26th, 2010
11:06 am
Richt has to CHANGE HIS PARADIGM.
It’s NOT about the 4th quarter, it’s about the 1st quarter.
DawginLex
May 26th, 2010
11:07 am
Considering we have given up 91 points to the gators the last 2 years, defense IS THE ISSUE
bubba dawg
May 26th, 2010
11:07 am
Richt has to change his what?
Bulldog59
May 26th, 2010
11:11 am
The truth about the Independence Bowl……..this agreement is effective 2010-2013
Beginning in 2010, the Independence Bowl will hold the third selection from the Mountain West Conference and the seventh selection from the Atlantic Coast …
On Beating Florida
May 26th, 2010
11:16 am
Nope, not defense.
In 2004, Georgia’s D gave up 24, and WON.
In 2007, Georgia’s D gave up 30 points and WON.
In 8 out of 9 games, whoever won the 1st quarter, won the game.
It’s how you start, NOT how you finish.
In fact, Georgia LOST the 4th Quarter in 2004 and STILL WON.
On Beating Florida
May 26th, 2010
11:18 am
If defense was the key, holding Florida under 20 points would win games.
It hasn’t won any.
Name 1 game where Georgia held Florida to under 20 points in Richt’s 9 years and WON THE GAME?
Just 1.
On Beating Florida
May 26th, 2010
11:20 am
Urban Meyer always schedules easy teams early, it’s how you start that build confidence.
Richt doesn’t know how to build confidence when it comes to scheduling or playing Florida.
4 inches taller?
May 26th, 2010
5:54 pm
MAX PREPS has Hutson Mason listed at 6′-2″ 180 lbs…why don’t you put your perceived considerable influence and knowledge to good use and learn how to use Google…aren’t you the same genius who thinks a 4.64 40 is WORLD CLASS SPEED (yea, if you are carrying a refrigerator on your back)…
“It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”
Mark Twain
Bill King
May 26th, 2010
7:57 pm
BuLL:
Schlabach’s “I can’t stand the Dogs” was a joke. He wrote a book about them.
fedupdawg
May 26th, 2010
8:04 pm
damon evans what a cross-eyed love of pres, michael keep this monkey and all teams will just like this year,?????????????????????????????????????
ATL XMAN
May 27th, 2010
9:35 am
uga will beat fla this year because just like the last two year when fla beat UGA. UGA will field more JR’s and SR’s and UGA offline is much more experienced now where as FLA is in the same boat UGA was last year and the year before, they will have tons of talent sitting and watching UGA jrs and srs beat up on some sophs and jrs. that simple
Peeved at ESPN
May 27th, 2010
10:16 am
Bill-
The anti-Georgia ESPN bias is there, Richt even wrote about it in his book.
Back in 2007, UGA was ranked #3, #1 and #2 ranked teams both lost, yet LSU vaulted above UGA.
The reason was UGA didn’t win the SEC. Of course, Oklahoma didn’t win their conference and was invited to the national championship, so ESPN, particularly K. Hierbstreet, went against precedent.
Both of Florida invites to national championship came off of 13-1 season where florida won the sec.
Richt went 12-1, won the sec, and was not invited.
The media anti-Georgia bias extended into the refs, where UGA has been flagged for more penalties than any other SEC team. Up 50% from 4 years ago.
Whether Mark S. is a lone Georgia fan or not, the main guys at ESPN are not pro-Georgia. UGA players usually don’t even get a mention on Kirk Heirbstreet’s all-star team, even though UGA has sent more players to the NFL than any SEC team this decade, and won 90 games under Richt.
Mark’s Ranking UGA pre-season out of the top 20 doesn’t reflect reality, since Richt’s teams finish in the top 10, 13 of his last 16 seasons in coaching.