This isn’t how Isaiah Crowell should get the starting tailback spot
It's being reported Washaun Ealey has been suspended indefinitely. (Brant Sanderlin / AJC)
Looks like the Washaun Ealey era at UGA, such as it was, may be coming to an end, and not because of the signing of Isaiah Crowell.
Rumors had been swirling the past 24 hours about Ealey’s status, and I’d just gotten off the phone with my son, who had heard third- or fourth-hand that Dogs football players were saying Ealey was going to be suspended, when I saw an online report by ESPN’s Mark Schlabach citing sources saying Ealey has indeed been suspended indefinitely from all team activities.
If that’s true and Ealey doesn’t return, it means UGA is looking awfully thin at tailback this coming season — especially so if Caleb King doesn’t get his academic house in order.
When I read Steve Hummer’s Sunday piece about the recruiting of Crowell, the bit about Mark Richt having the team line up minus a tailback and asking the recruit if he could see himself starting against Boise State in that position made me wonder what that said about Richt’s view of Ealey and King. Practically promising a recruit he can start as a true freshman is not standard operating procedure.
This concerns me because even if Crowell is every bit as good as everyone thinks he is, it just doesn’t seem like a good situation for the team for anyone to get the starting spot handed to you without having to beat out any competition. As Thomas Brown says, competition is key to a player’s development. Plus, tailback is definitely a position where you need some depth.
So much for our visions of an offseason free of turmoil in Athens!
Meanwhile, the hiring of Will Friend from UAB as offensive line coach surprised some fans who wondered why Georgia couldn’t do better than a no-name coach from a Conference USA program.
I think the fact that the best Georgia could offer was a one-year deal at a program that is facing a possibly make-or-break season probably had a lot to do with it.
On paper, Friend looks fine. He played a part in UAB putting up an impressive offensive output last season and his line ranked 15th in the country in fewest sacks allowed. Overall they were 30th in the nation in total offense (423 yards per game), 24th in passing offense (267 yards per game) and 59th in rushing offense (156 yards per game).
The fact that their rushing numbers were less impressive touches on my one feeling of concern about Friend. He’s basically spent most of his coaching career been mentored by former UGA offensive line coach Neil Callaway, who drew knocks in his time at UGA for the inconsistent offensive line play, especially in the running game. At times under Callaway, Georgia’s linemen seemed not to know what run-blocking was all about.
Of course, that doesn’t mean Friend will be a clone of Callaway, and it’s only fair to give him the benefit of the doubt until we see what he can do with Georgia’s underperforming offensive linemen.
I’m hoping he can whip them into shape (with the help of Joe Tereshinski’s new conditioning program). They’re going to be needed even more if Georgia winds up as thin at tailback as it’s looking.
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Tater Tot
February 8th, 2011
10:30 am
First !
Vance Duly
February 8th, 2011
10:36 am
Is Ken Malcome a clone of Ealey, or does he have a different skill set? (I’m referring to his football abilities, not his ability to get in trouble!!).
Paul
February 8th, 2011
10:36 am
Mrs and Mr Crowell were right about Saint Mark.
Andy
February 8th, 2011
10:37 am
I hope Ealey doesn’t get kicked off the team. I was hoping that the addition of Crowell would cause King and Ealey to step it up.
coachx
February 8th, 2011
10:39 am
Ouch !
Ealey needs an attitude adjustment. There is still plenty of time for him to EARN plenty of playing time. Ealey will get out of what he puts into it. Right now it doesn’t appear like he is putting anyting into it.
EDawg71
February 8th, 2011
10:39 am
Ealey/King…guys come on!!!
Cuz
February 8th, 2011
10:39 am
Who did not see this coming? I thought King would be the first to go, then Waushan. I did not think either had the discipline with what happened to them off the field.
Looks like Crowell and Malcome. Anyone want to walk on as a TB at UGA?
coachx
February 8th, 2011
10:40 am
Vance,
Malcome is more of bruiser then Ealey. Ealey has more “wiggle” and Malcome has more size.
ssidawg
February 8th, 2011
10:41 am
Good grief. C’mon Dawgs….get it together!
ForsythDawg
February 8th, 2011
10:41 am
Bill, what about Ken Malcome? Does he project to be in the competition?
Mike
February 8th, 2011
10:42 am
I’m with Andy. I was hoping the level of competition would make everyone better. Additionally, Bobo needs to be creative with talent. For instance, Carlton Thomas is explosive, yet we use him like a traditional TB. Why not create a handful of plays for his ability. Having a hammer & finesse guy can really keep a defense guessing.
Joey
February 8th, 2011
10:43 am
“hiring of Will Friend from UAB as offensive line coach surprised some fans who wondered why Georgia couldn’t do better than a no-name coach from a Conference USA program.”
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Didn’t a “no-name” team from Conference USA just beat us in a bowl?
DGD!!!
February 8th, 2011
10:43 am
Just yesterday some jackleg called this felonious school TAILBACK U! Get off the pipe dawg pumpers.
Jerry
February 8th, 2011
10:44 am
Something smells fishy. Isn’t this the same trick Richt used to end the Mettenberger/Murray battle, now this, to end the Ealey/Crowell battle.
Entitlement amuck, Richt’s done, his entitlement favortism killed the team last year, and will do it again this year.
Cobb Dawg
February 8th, 2011
10:45 am
I say welcome to Will Friend until he gives us reason to think otherwise. Whatever Searels was doing clearly wasn’t working.
Losing Ealey isn’t good — but if he has attitude issues, then it might be for the best longer-term.
Matt
February 8th, 2011
10:45 am
send ealey packing, then i know UGA will fumble less next year! washaun was atrocious last year.
Cobb Dawg
February 8th, 2011
10:47 am
How about Big John Jenkins at TB on third and 1?
FAN
February 8th, 2011
10:47 am
just watch how many ignorant fans come on here and blame MR for this. A coach can only do so much. What do you expect MR to do, hold they’re friggin hands 24/7??? This is all on Washaun. Suspend him for the first game and hopefully Crowell and Malcome both play great so neither King nor Ealey ever get to play. I m tired of these dam players wasting a golden opportunity because of their egos. sorry but had to post this because “some” fans will say its MR’s fault.
Jerry
February 8th, 2011
10:47 am
The hiring of Will Friend is a complete joke, proof that McGarity wouldn’t offer enough cash or more than 1 year. Will Friend is not SEC calibre.
DGD!!!
February 8th, 2011
10:47 am
Matt??? Is that you??
Jerry
February 8th, 2011
10:48 am
Look for Ealey to transfer to JUCO for 1 year, then head to LSU to join Mettenberger.
Ramblin Man
February 8th, 2011
10:48 am
Serious question to any and all Dawg fans. Does it not concern you that Ealey and King have both had nothing but issues wether it be following team rules, academics, or trouble with the law since basically arriving at UGA? I know some kids just do not want to listen and no matter what they do thier own thing and blow thier chance, but both of these kids came to UGA as possible difference makers and probably pampered most of thier school years due to thier performance on the field, and I just wonder if this reminds you fans of anybody else? I am not saying this will happen to any other recruit and I hope the coaching staff is really laying down the law with these kids and UGA can just focus on football as I only wish for UGAs dimiss on the football field one day out of the year.
FAN
February 8th, 2011
10:50 am
this just in, Jerry is a MORON. players have to take responsibility every once in a while.
GB
February 8th, 2011
10:50 am
You’ll see Ealey at Ga Southern next year.
Truth
February 8th, 2011
10:50 am
Wow, did someone get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning or what? King and Ealey have had more than enough chances to prove that they can be the man for UGA. But due to grades, attitude, fumbles, hit and runs, etc., they have not taken hold of the position. Richt, as well as these freshmen, know there are a lot of positions up for grabs. I don’t see anything wrong with what he did. Crowell will NOT play if he is not ready. As for Friend, no use judging him before he starts. We got a big name game in Searles last time and he coached our kids down. We wanted someone that was hungry, that knew UGA, and would hopefully be here for the long haul. Go Dawgs!
savannadawg
February 8th, 2011
10:51 am
I tink i saw a puddy cat. I did. I did see a puddy cat. Get the kid some mental stability help. get his a** back in the weight room and lets move on.
big root
February 8th, 2011
10:51 am
Ealey is one of the reason were not a top 15 program right now unwilling to work hard to pay for his mistakes he would rather get kicked off the team than compete with Malcome and Crowell for the starting tailback job
blazer
February 8th, 2011
10:51 am
gotta make room for Crowell-king may be next!
EDawg71
February 8th, 2011
10:52 am
Dawg Seniors, time to step up and take control of your team. Take your teammates aside and give them the ultimatum that this off-field b.s. is NOT going to continue.
savannadawg
February 8th, 2011
10:53 am
Bill, if your so concerned, help pay the boys mental therapy. we are going to need him. don’t fool yourselves.
savh dawg
February 8th, 2011
10:53 am
Teachers from ECI went through the same stuff with Ealey in high school. If you can’t follow the rules, move on down the road.
Athens= God's Country
February 8th, 2011
10:53 am
Ealey doesn’t want to compete. Bye bye birdie
HM
February 8th, 2011
10:54 am
Washout MEaley…Anyone else not wanting to get with the program? Step up now and get out!!!!! UGA doesn’t need these prima donna attitudes!!!
cmac
February 8th, 2011
10:54 am
Kick this fumbling moron off the team & let’s move on!! (ps send king with him)
Repeat!!!
February 8th, 2011
10:54 am
Great start on defending that Fulmer Cup. Keep up the good work guys! I know you guys have what it takes.
dbc
February 8th, 2011
10:54 am
These punks that get into trouble again and again should be sent packing — period. It’s a privilege to wear the red and black. We need guys who know and respect that fact. For every player who wants to half as s it through, there are two that would love the chance to play a role.
Buckeye
February 8th, 2011
10:55 am
Your “Dream Team” is 0-0.
They’ll be 1-1 after the spring game.
They’ll be 1-2 after Boise. Can’t wait for the $%^^ to hit the fan and utter panic to set in.
Until then, you are what your record says you are: 6-7 and illustrious defender of the Fulmer Cup.
Jonkdawg
February 8th, 2011
10:56 am
You can not teach Talent, Crowell will do just fine, just throw him in there let him do his job.
Lindsey
February 8th, 2011
10:56 am
More disappointing news about Ealey/King..enough!!! Guys, get your act together, you have been given the opportunity that many kids can only dream about. Show some pride in being a Bulldog!! GO DAWGS!!
Athens= God's Country
February 8th, 2011
10:56 am
Great job by the coaches putting their foot down. I do think things have changed.
Missing a punishment run. Hmm… handed down by who? Could it be that JT2 is not taking any crap from these drama queens?
GATA
EDawg71
February 8th, 2011
10:57 am
Uh, iffy cally Buckey. How’s your “groping” recruit doing? No charges to be brought???
Dawg_Mike
February 8th, 2011
10:57 am
Word has it that Ealey was not “all in” with the new conditioning program.
Good. Get all in or get all out.
Road Scholar
February 8th, 2011
10:57 am
Dream Team, my a$$!You have a nightmare to deal with!
Buckeye
February 8th, 2011
10:58 am
Isaiah Crowell? He is out- annointing the annointed one! Let the pressure continue to mount!
dbc
February 8th, 2011
10:58 am
We also need some leaders to step it up on this team. SENIORS WHERE ARE YOU?
Jerry
February 8th, 2011
10:58 am
Richt think the players actually fall for his “everybody will compete for a chance to start” mantra.
That’s not what Richt has done in the past. He started Cox, and let Cox keep starting, regardless of how many interceptions Cox threw. Gray should have got a shot there.
He started Murray, and let Murray conitnue starting, even after the worst in career 1-4 start with Murray at the helm. Mason shou7ld have been the starter after game 3.
Ealey is the hardest worker on the team, going after your leader seems a weird way to start th season.
No way Richt would ever suspend Murray.
Disgruntled Yellow Jacket
February 8th, 2011
10:59 am
Road Scholar,
your post doesn’t make sense. Do you even know what the “Dream Team” is??
Athens= God's Country
February 8th, 2011
10:59 am
The trolls on here are so pathetic. Please do not take their bait.
JB
February 8th, 2011
11:00 am
Looks like we open with Malcomb,Crowell,Thomas and a scout team member as our Depth. We are one gimpy ankle away from big trouble. Of course, we could become the anti Johnson and throw every play.
Jerry
February 8th, 2011
11:00 am
If Richt turns on Ealey & King, sure hope Crowell outproduces Ealey, and doesn’t get injured.
Disgruntled Yellow Jacket
February 8th, 2011
11:00 am
dbc,
Do you honestly want to blame Ealey’s immaturity on Seniors???
Man……. some of you idiots need to stop trying to blame other facets of the program for individuals transgressions.
Disgruntled Yellow Jacket
February 8th, 2011
11:00 am
but we beat UGA 2008!!!!
G8R GRAD
February 8th, 2011
11:00 am
Yes, it is.
I, for one, am proud for the Bulldog Nation that Coach Richt is cracking down on this sort of arrogant defiance.
Good for him and good for Georgia football!
DawgFan
February 8th, 2011
11:01 am
Bill, I don’t think Richt promised, or “practically promised” the starting job to Crowell. He has said if he puts in the work he might be able to start. And your critcism of the new OL hire is pure unwarranted speculation on your part. You and everybody else is entitled to your opinion, but to think you know more than our coaches is laughable. You gotta write something, though, don’t you?
DawgNation
February 8th, 2011
11:01 am
Looks like another scholarship is going to open up. If he thinks he is above running his punishment drill because he feels like he is above such things then he really doesn’t want to play for UGA. OK So be it. Announce your desire to transfer and go. Don’t let the door hit your pompous a$$ on the way out. I am so tired of these kids, and yes they are kids, assuming that the world revolves around them. Let them hit the streets and get a job or better yet join the military and find out what discipline, duty, honor and contentment is all about. Maybe then he will learn what he is throwing away.
HM
February 8th, 2011
11:01 am
Both King & Ealey have proven they’re not that interested in playing. Time to move on with players who care.
JB
February 8th, 2011
11:01 am
I’m gone. Jerry is back and they’ve turned him loose on the computer in the common area. What time to they go back to their rooms?
collegeballfan
February 8th, 2011
11:01 am
With all the problems UGA had in recent years with player “responsibility”, the suspension of Ealey is not the way to start off 2011.
It appears UGA has recruited a lot of players lacking any sense of responsibility. I trust the 2011 class is an exception to what has become the rule.
dawgfan
February 8th, 2011
11:01 am
FAN
This isn’t CMR fault all. This is all on Ealey’s dumb ass
bill
February 8th, 2011
11:03 am
Ealey following in the tradition of Pulpwood Smith…hope that Crowell is a durable back, and that our OL can keep him healthy.
G-Dawg
February 8th, 2011
11:03 am
Maybe Ealey and King were studying and just lost track of time? Or maybe Ealey and King were renewing their drivers licenses? What ever the excuse is you would think by now that both King and Ealey would be extra careful not to mess up!
Athens= God's Country
February 8th, 2011
11:03 am
I am glad the Dawg fans support this decision.
Great job coaches.
DawgNation
February 8th, 2011
11:04 am
Commitment that is. Sorry
Buckeye
February 8th, 2011
11:04 am
E”dawg”71,
No charges to be brought after invstigation by police.
Not signed by Ohio State.
Go back to the trophy case and polish up your Fulmer Cup.
JB
February 8th, 2011
11:05 am
Dawgnation. me thinks his lips are poked out because all the love Crowell has gotten. I Like to think of past Dawgs who made the team sacrifice like D J Shockly, even Joe Cox, who were TEAM players. If Ealey would think, he ought to know he would get a lot of carries.
Jerry's not the brightest bulb in the socket
February 8th, 2011
11:05 am
Something smells fishy. Isn’t this the same trick Richt used to end the Mettenberger/Murray battle, now this, to end the Ealey/Crowell battle.
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Jerry are you for real or just trying to yank our chains? You can’t be that stupid, can you? I would not call sexual assault by Mettenberger a trick used by CMR. Dude did it to himself. If Ealey is gone its his own fault not some ploy by a coach to give a FR the starting job. CMR is challenging Crowell. He still has to earn it.
JT
February 8th, 2011
11:06 am
Bill, Steve Hummer’s piece did not say Richt asked Ealey if he could envision himself in the starting lineup against Boise, it said Richt asked if Crowell could see himself “starting his career” in the Dome. While some (perhaps even Crowell himself) may see that as a distinction without a difference, there is a difference.
G8R GRAD
February 8th, 2011
11:06 am
I only hope that Coach Muschamp rules UF’s program with an equally iron fist.
roughrider
February 8th, 2011
11:06 am
This is a simple solution to a simple problem. Get your attitude right before you can play. Ealey and King have been given too many chances already.
schmeckdawg
February 8th, 2011
11:07 am
@ssidawg, I couldn’t have said it better myself! What really sucks is that this immediately takes away the sweet taste of success from our recriuting class and replaces it with that here we go again crap!
cmac
February 8th, 2011
11:08 am
Hey Jerry (@10:58) –
Your an idiot! The team finishes with only 2 wins without Murray at QB last season. The QB doesn’t play defense & that unit is responsible for the majority of the losses.
As for Ealey being the hardest worker on the team …. so what!!! It is about producing & at S. Carolina & at Miss St, that fumbling bozo played a major part in losing both games!! Oh, & don’t forget about his missed blocking assignments in the Arkansas game that prevented a game winning drive!! HARD WORKER??!! … at what?
JB
February 8th, 2011
11:08 am
G8RGRAD…………..We haven’t seen a lot of Florida trolling on here lately. What’s going on down there?
ARdawg
February 8th, 2011
11:09 am
Follow the rules or hit the bricks
JB
February 8th, 2011
11:10 am
Don’t reply to Jerry. He is on here for the Attention. Nobody is that dense or that much of a flamer.
big root
February 8th, 2011
11:10 am
Malcome should have played last year but COACH love to redshirt players ( Moreno ) Ealey and King go down on first contact Crowell & Malcome will fight for yards
LeDawg
February 8th, 2011
11:10 am
Washout Early and Caleb Not ThinKing are immature punks! Grow up and earn your way to the NFL guys. GATA!!!
Biggdawg33
February 8th, 2011
11:11 am
Bill, I know that it is natural for us Dawg fans to worry when crap hits the fan, but this may be what is needed for guys to get their act in gear. All Ealey and King needed to do was watch that tape on the running they did against Tech a couple of years ago to see what they could do in their time here. But off the field problems tripped them up and they fumbled their opportunity. Mabye Isaiah and Ken will take their opportunity to shine and glow in that backfield.
Jerry
February 8th, 2011
11:11 am
Ealey was suspended indefinately for what? Missing a punishment run? Sorry, the punishment doesn’t come anywhere neat the offense.
Look a lot like the Mettenberger situation to me.
Athens= God's Country
February 8th, 2011
11:12 am
Washaun is the hardest worker on the team? At what? Lets ask Blair Walsh what he thinks about all this!
JB
February 8th, 2011
11:12 am
New line coach and two new running backs is exciting. Gives us hope. I hear Malcomb is pretty tough.
SmyrnaDawg
February 8th, 2011
11:13 am
The real question I have is what caused Ealey to have punishment running? He served his suspension for his wrong doings last season during the season. Something doesn’t add up, maybe it was for missing class or a workout but whatever the case he was still in trouble.
RAID
February 8th, 2011
11:13 am
Ealey, from what I keep hearing was’nt real happy with the new S&C program…..Allong with a few others…..seems as though CJT is cracking the whip!…Thats a good thing!……..Also, no more Mcdonalds and Wendy’s for they are having to report 3 times a day at the cafeteria because of the new neutrition program……
Dawgs97
February 8th, 2011
11:14 am
Bill, I’m a little surprised how negative your column is.
Ealey has been given chance after chance. I don’t want us to be thin at tailback, but it’s February and he’ll have time to work his way back – if he doesn’t leave the program. A message needs to be sent NOW that things are changing in Athens and no more half a–ing it or knuckleheads. People complain when they don’t feel Richt is doing enough and now people complain if he’s being tough? Can’t have it both ways. I stand on the side of our Coaching staff.
From what Buck Belue tweeted, this is all about Ealey failing to perform Joe T’s new S&C program. If that’s the case, then things are how they should be. We’re supposed to make our team a helluva lot tougher in the 4th Quarter and that conditioning needs to happen now. If Ealey can’t hang, then he doesn’t belong in the SEC. Ga Southern will be just fine for him.
I am one Georgia fan who wants to see everyone tougher – you don’t win without physical and mental toughness. Mark Richt and the staff need to be lauded and commended for this.
As for Friend, you maybe right about a 1 year deal, but hey, I have no problem with this – we need to put pressure on Richt and the entire program right now to step it up. If it means giving our new OL coach a 1 year deal, well then that’s another part of the team that will have to work hard and over achieve. Coaches in Athens should feel pressure and heat, it’s the only way they’ll improve.
JB
February 8th, 2011
11:14 am
You follow the rules and do what’s ask of you to make the team successful….or you move on and open up a spot. We all know Richt is more than fair with chances.
JB
February 8th, 2011
11:16 am
I hope this is a sign that “dancing’ on the sideline during the 3rd Qtr. is over.
Athens= God's Country
February 8th, 2011
11:17 am
Amen Dawgs97
JT2 is cracking the whip. The good news is everyone else is on board…
JB
February 8th, 2011
11:18 am
We might lose 2 or 3 more before fall kickoff. It’s D day in Athens. Jobs are on the line. Good Jobs!
Jerry
February 8th, 2011
11:19 am
Hmm, odd that Richt never chooses anyone with nthe name of Murray, Crowell or Jenkins to “make an example out of”.
Lake Mary Gator
February 8th, 2011
11:19 am
Once again we see the shallow, shameless character of Mark Richt. No matter what this kid’s practice transgressions, Richt disrespected him big time with the fawning over Crowell. What a bozo.
He’s also creating a huge attitude problem for his incoming class by calling them the dream team. Remember, these guys are 18-year-olds… Richt has gone a long way toward making them potentially uncoachable.
JB
February 8th, 2011
11:20 am
Jerry is a unemployed Engineer sitting at home in a yellow wig is my bet.
Jerry
February 8th, 2011
11:20 am
Look, this goes backs to Richt’s comments about Crowell startign against Boise State before Crowell earned it.
Ealey did not appreciate that entitlement statement from Richt. I agree with Ealey.
AltamahaDawg
February 8th, 2011
11:21 am
Seems to be a bit of a fever going on in the media right now to see who can publish what each other said about the speculation.
I hope he can get it together. He needs UGA, the team is better off with him, but only a dedicated him. It’ll work out one way or the other.
But from a fan standpoint, from a program standpoint……I don’t cringe half as much when some player gets into trouble internally as I do for some stupid external issue. THIS kind of trouble seems to be a fallout of something going on to try to improve the S&C situation. Wish it weren’t this particular guy, but it’s actually pretty good news if the new programs are producing a few casualties.
Apples II Oranges
February 8th, 2011
11:21 am
Good grief what a over dramatic piece of crap article. Now we are going to question CMR over lining the team up less tailback to show Crowell what is possible against Boise St.? The kid was the #1 player in the state, top 5 Nationally! What was CMR supposed to do? Recruiting kids of this calibur is high stakes. CMR did exactly the right thing in his recruitment of Crowell, Ealey new he was being recruited! Ealey should have done the right thing! Do the right thing! That should be the motto in Athens. Work hard, keep your head down, none of these kids have accomplished a darn thing yet. Time to go to work and Ealey obvilusly was not mature enough to handle it. His lose, not CMR burden to bare.
JB
February 8th, 2011
11:21 am
Lake Mary…………..Go away and figure out a way to plug the leak in the Gators problems. 5 losses with that talent. Really?
Bud
February 8th, 2011
11:22 am
Richt mentions Isaiah C. will probably see some playing time his first year and the next thing you know the AJC ’s got him as “1 on the depth chart. Lord please save us from the press .
murfdawg
February 8th, 2011
11:24 am
Maybe Richt is taking over the team. Morning runs are usually for missing class, missing tutor session or being late for something. If a player decides he doesn’t want to pay the price and do the punishment run, then he should leave the program. I am sure Richt can find ten other guys who can fumble the ball on the one yard line!!!!
Washout Earley
February 8th, 2011
11:25 am
Hey give me a break! Coach is drooling all over some high school kid instead of me now and I run this state – because I can’t drive it! This new conditioning program is too strenuous and they expect me to not eat fast food! Life is too hard – whaaa!!! Not listening to them anymore. I’ll just give up and somehow get to the pros on my own or just go work for a fast food place and eat all the burgers and fries that I want!!
UGA Insider
February 8th, 2011
11:25 am
There will be a few more suspensions to come as well…… We have several head cases on this squad. 2011 is a rebuilding year UGA fans.
Athens= God's Country
February 8th, 2011
11:26 am
Maybe Ealey should just work hard? These are new days in Athens, and I love it.
Bud
February 8th, 2011
11:27 am
If Washaun missed his “mandated run” maybe he had a good reason. Right now the press has him suspended, maybe gone forever, a child molester, and giving money to Cam Newton’s father.
G-Dawg
February 8th, 2011
11:30 am
Some of these kids need to watch the movie Rudy or talk to a number of these walk-ons who do everything they are told just so they can wear the uniform and have the experience of a lifetime.
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February 8th, 2011
11:31 am
[...] facilities or attend any team activities. Sources say Ealey is still enrolled in classes, but rumors of transfering are starting to [...]
Eaassyy
February 8th, 2011
11:32 am
How many chances do King and Ealey need? Kids need to make mistakes growing up to mature but you have to learn from each mistake and make adjustments accordingly. They are failing to do this. I am glad Richt is drawing a line in the sand. There is a disconnect with reality shared with each of these young men. Very sad. If they do not make drastic changes they will have a very tough wake up call when reality sets in for these two.
McDawg
February 8th, 2011
11:34 am
who has ever heard of a “star” position coaches-toally asinine–star position coaches become OCs or DCs and then head coaches
its called working your way up
Matt
February 8th, 2011
11:35 am
There is no harm in showing a kid was is “possible” and what “could” happen. Telling him he is going to come in and be with the practice squad for year isn’t exactly a great selling point. Ealey and King haven’t exactly been Walker and Hearst.
RxDawg
February 8th, 2011
11:36 am
Oh god Richt, just kick these cancers off the team. Enough is enough. These guys may be athletic but they lack the heart it takes to be champions. Were 6-7 with them, and that ain’t going to cut it. It’s time to get on or get off. These two underperforming RB’s have had enough troubles. Get rid of em Richt. Hell this fan will give you another pass next year just to send the message and lean on two freshmen RB’s.
Fire Mark Richt
February 8th, 2011
11:37 am
Georgia hasn’t been worth a damn since Calloway and Van Gorder left, so I’m pretty sure he wasn’t the problem. I don’t remember Georgia emphasizing the run much in the early years under Richt, but I haven’t seen many backs since have more success than Musa Smith.
schmeckdawg
February 8th, 2011
11:39 am
@G-Dawg: NICE CALL!!!!!!!! By the way, I am finding this Jerry guy whoever he is pretty funny. Stupid, but funny!
Jerry
February 8th, 2011
11:41 am
Hope Ealey calls Richt’s bluff and transfers. Ealey doesn’t deserve to be treated like this. This is an outrage.
schmeckdawg
February 8th, 2011
11:41 am
@Fire Mark Richt: Ever heard of Knowshon Moreno? Went over 1,000 yards in two season and probably would have been three or four if he wasn’t redshirted and he didn’t leave early!
ClinchPanther
February 8th, 2011
11:58 am
Bill you said the “FACT” that all UGA could offer was a one year deal.
Is that really a “FACT” or is that guessing on your part?
Jerry
February 8th, 2011
12:06 pm
Greg McGarity shares in the blame here. By choosing to not extend Richt’s contract, it puts Richt in a tough spot, Richt has to think short term tactically instead of strategically. He has to do what’s best THIS SEASON only. And since McGarity’s harped on arrests/displine issues, Richt has to fix that NOW, regardless of how many losses it leads to in the Fall. Richt has to make a lot of decisions from a 1 year time frame. McGarity has put Richt in a horrible situation.
Go Dawgs!
February 8th, 2011
12:08 pm
Jerry
February 8th, 2011
10:44 am
Something smells fishy. Isn’t this the same trick Richt used to end the Mettenberger/Murray battle, now this, to end the Ealey/Crowell battle.
Seriously Jerry?!
1. Richt wasn’t the one who went out got a fake ID, drove down to Valdosta, got hammered and started groping women to the point that one of them wanted to press charges, and got himself arrested, I believe that was Z.Mettenberger.
2. Richt wasn’t the one who did whatever to deserve a “punishment run” and then decided to just blow it off thinking he is the BMOC. Richt also didn’t look himself and the other coaches in the face and flat out LIE to them about not driving while on a suspended DL.
Get a grip and stick to reading John Grisham and Tom Clancy novels for your conspricy theories.
jerry's a moron
February 8th, 2011
12:08 pm
Jerry, what’s up? Every comment you’ve made has been the dumbest I’ve seen! Grey over Cox? Mason over Murray? Ealey’s the hardest worker on the team? Are you kidding me? Obviously he’s not considering he didn’t show for a punishment run. Entitlement? Ha! That’s a good one. What should Richt have done with Mettenberger smart guy? Let him stay on the team after a sexual assault charge? What does that say to the rest of the team? And you do realize that with 1 more game Murray possibly could have beaten every record Matt Stafford owned right? And who are you to say Friend is not SEC caliber? Every big named coach started out at a small school!
Swarles Barkley
February 8th, 2011
12:11 pm
How can anyone claim this is favoritism. Aaron Murray doesn’t do this kind of thing, so Mark Richt would never have to make that choice. He kicked Mettenberger off for breaking the rules, not because he liked Murray more. If Murray broke the rules and nothing happened, you would have a case. And Bill King, please quit whining. Nothing Richt does is right to you. First he doesn’t do enough for punishment, now you’re complaining the running backs will be thin if he does.
Ace
February 8th, 2011
12:14 pm
Crowell will wish he went to Bama…
Jerry A
February 8th, 2011
12:18 pm
Thomas Brown said Georgia has an entitlement culture, devoid of competition.
Walsh said the same thing after the Bowl game.
Mettenberger & Gray have transferred, Ealey likely to follow.
Wake up and smell the coffee.
island dawg
February 8th, 2011
12:21 pm
If Ealeys pouting about the love fest over Crowell then he needs to man the F#CK UP!!! If anything this should be motivation to this prima donna to get his fat ass in the gym and work to earn that starting spot. Seems like he would want the competition! If anyone has a feeling of entitlement its Ealey.
Jerry A
February 8th, 2011
12:32 pm
When Arron Murray has 4 to’s against Florida, he isn’t benched.
When Ealey fumbles once, he’s benched.
No favortism?
GADawg43
February 8th, 2011
12:34 pm
Last year we had washaun out for 1 game and Caleb out for five games and thomas as a back up . If Washaun and Caleb don’t get their acts together then oh well. I agree with what someone said earlier about putting in some plays that fit Carlton Thomas’s style. Heard good things about Malcome and we have all seen what Crowell is capable of. I hope this is a case of the coachs not putting up with players ego and lack of effort.Get your crap together Ealy an King and don’t waste your opportunity! GOOO DAWGS!!!!!
Chris
February 8th, 2011
12:34 pm
Well, well, well. That little recruiting high Richt had is officialy over. We are right back to idiotic player’s not doing the simple things they need to in order to stay on the team. What a surprise!
I can’t believe all the talk about this wonderful recruiting class. We have them every year (excluding 2010). It’s not the talent, it’s the coaching. As soon as McGarity realizes that, the better off Georgia will be. It will only take 12 games of medicority this coming fall.
Get ready, it’s coming!!!
Dawg Fud
February 8th, 2011
12:37 pm
I hope Ealy stays and fights like heck to get the starting position. That makes him better and the team better. Plus, staying enrolled at Georgia is a good opportunity for him.
Dawg Fud
February 8th, 2011
12:38 pm
Ken Malcome deserves a shot at the title, too,
Swarles Barkley
February 8th, 2011
12:43 pm
I was speaking of disciplinary actions in terms of favoritism. Therefore the turnovers/fumbles is irrelevant to my comment. However, since you brought it up, no that is not favoritism either. Murray was a freshman quarterback and we had no effective backup quarterback to bench him for. Ealey is a second year running back with a number of guys we can plug in for him. Also, a fumble for a running back has greater weight than an interception for a quarterback. Typically, good quarterbacks throw up to 10 interceptions in a season. A running back will never fumble ten times, because he will lose his starting job well before that mark.
jojo
February 8th, 2011
12:44 pm
Yes the self annoited trolls are on here. Blah, blah, blah. If UGA went 14-0 and won a National Championship they would still be whining. They gave up too many points boo hoo, oh my the sky is falling. Some of the fans wonder why Richt and most coaches do not pay attention to fans-fans are idiots in most cases.
schmeckdawg
February 8th, 2011
12:44 pm
I run this state…I just don’t do punishment runs! AMF Washaun, you’ll look great in Ga. Southern Blue!
schmeckdawg
February 8th, 2011
12:50 pm
Any DAWGS fans besides me worried about Crowell’s durability? I heard that he missed all or parts of 4 games his senior year due to injury. If he can’t take the pounding at the Class AA level, can he handle the beating he will take in The SEC? Can anybody on here from that area confirm or deny this?
Go DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!
doug dawg
February 8th, 2011
12:50 pm
ealey gone — great. king on the bench — better. time to clean house of these thugs and move on. neither one is a real dawg; only for themselves, never the team. i hope this thug era is over; and ealey’s latest blunder was the last straw. good riddance. now, let’s move on. go dawgs.
chickenman
February 8th, 2011
12:54 pm
Not surprised… THat is why we needed crowell. Ealey and King are beyond their stardom now… It is crowell hour and i really like the rs freshman Ken Malcome.. all will be well out with the old in with the new
Jerry A
February 8th, 2011
12:54 pm
With the joke of a O-Line coach hire, look for Ealey to hit the road and go play for a real offensive line and a coach who appreciates his on the field performance and rewards him for that objectively.
No other coach on earth benches Ealey for 1 fumble, and elts Murray have a free pass for 4 turnovers in 1 game.
Double standard, unfair, entitlement, favoritism.
Tide roll
February 8th, 2011
12:57 pm
What is a punishment run? Sounds like an 8th grade P.E class. You got a real problem on your hands with this “Joe T” guy and John Kasay. Does Richt think things through before he makes a decision? He seems too easily influenced by others. This Joe T/ John Kasay thing seems almost like something from the 1960s. McGarity blessing it is troubling as well.
schmeckdawg
February 8th, 2011
1:01 pm
@Jerry/Jerry A: Your hilarious posts are making a bad situation almost palatable. Keep em coming!
SMOOTH
February 8th, 2011
1:07 pm
70% chance Ealey will be back. Caleb may not.
SMOOTH
February 8th, 2011
1:11 pm
Jerry A :
Mettenberger was kicked off the team, then he transfered. Gray wasn’t good enough to start, so yes he transfered.
Murray carried the team in 11 of 13 games. Ealey carried the team in 2 of 13.
Do the math.
Good day.
Dawg 39
February 8th, 2011
1:12 pm
People, you can’t have it both ways. You wanted discipline; now you are getting it. Ealey will probably be back but if he can’t follow the rules he should be gone.
Ealey & King bring the punishments on themselves. Time for them to straighten up & fly (Run) right.
I really like what I am hearing out of Athens now. I believe the entire team will be better off from all of the changes being made. After spring practice we all should know more about what type of team the Dawgs will put on the field this fall. I think that it will be a well conditioned, well disciplined, highly motivated team ready to win some football games.
RaceCityDawg
February 8th, 2011
1:15 pm
Kick Ealy off the team now. Now is the time to set the precedent that there is no tolerance for lack of responsibility, committment, and dedication to the team.
7576DAWG
February 8th, 2011
1:15 pm
Jerry A
Murray spend’s every spare moment studying film and how to be a better leader for the team. If he has any shortcomings it would be his height but a lot of short QB’s have learned to excel in the pro’s so the jury is still out with Murray. You can’t compare Murray with Ealey. Murray touches the ball on every play where Ealey only touches it maybe 25 play’s a game, if that.. Every since Ealey got to Georgia he has had an attitude , a since of entitlement. He doesn’t understand that he only has a few more years to impress the pro’s if he want’s a shot at the next level. Instead of bowing up and getting an attitude, Ealey should be working his butt off staying in physical shape and making sure he carries the ball so he want fumble. SHOW THE PRO’S THAT HE IS MATURE ENOUGH TO PLAY AT THE NEXT LEVEL AND STOP ACTING LIKE A PUNK KID. Time to grow up Ealey.
kb
February 8th, 2011
1:20 pm
Bill, As I understand it Caleb was suspended for the bowl game by Richt for missing tutoring sessions,
he was academically eligible to play.
G8R GRAD
February 8th, 2011
1:20 pm
Sorry JB, lunch break.
Re: The word out of Gainesville South?
It’s awfully quiet (maybe TOO quiet)!
DawginLex
February 8th, 2011
1:26 pm
You can’t teach character at this age. Either you have it or you don’t. I say punt Ealey and King.
Crowell and Malcome can grow up together as freshmen.
Thomas is still around as a fill in.
I still wish Richt had gone after Marcus Caffey. Then we would have 3 solid running backs plus Thomas
rrich
February 8th, 2011
1:29 pm
I know if i did not show up to work and do the things my boss said i had to do….Or went around groping women…..Or had a suspended license but lied about it I would for sure lose my job…..so why should CMR let these kids get a way with it you people are full of SH8T Take back control Of this team CMR and win 10 games next year and these people will be praising you
Top Recruit
February 8th, 2011
1:31 pm
Bill King, Caleb King, and Washuan Ealey have the same mind set. If they think the two roster is set in Athens then re-think it. Crowell would love to take it by attrition. But he can easily start because of his talent and desire. Tell me how productive Ealey was? When you count up those yards plug in the number of goal line fumbles. When you count his and King’s rushing yards factor in the games or quarters they did not play. So now tell me how good was the two deep roster last year. Crowell is smart. He knows he will line up in a back field with a very talented QB, a QB that will spread the field and open up lanes for runs to…how do RB’s say it…hash marks, numbers, sideline, endzone. If you think Friend is not a top-notch O-line coach, then you are not much smarter than RBs who can not step-up to a D1 level. As I recall when Callaway and Friend were in Athens, the Dawgs won a few titles and games. Plus I’d put those numbers up against the past two years in a heart beat.
Look, it is not that hard. There are RBs out there every year. The question is, “can you bring it?” I’d say Ealey and King, still think they are in junior high rather in D1, SEC football…names like Walker, Brown, Hampton, Hearst, and the runners go on. Do you see a difference in those TBs and the current two? Let’s see how the Dawgs run their first sets next year in the Dome. Friend has the right pedigree…start when he was a Parade AA … that says he understands what an O lineman is and what the work ethic should be…that will be his bar.
7576DAWG
February 8th, 2011
1:32 pm
Ealey had to run lapses because of some team rule that he broke , just like anyone else that break’s the rules on the team would have to. It’s no big deal. But, it is if you don’t think that you have to pay for your attitudes and actions that help divide a team instead of bringing it together.
needums
February 8th, 2011
1:34 pm
Maybe Ealey needs to think more about getting his degree and playing to his full potential and not running his mouth and dancing around when UGA is getting their butts kicked.
7576DAWG
February 8th, 2011
1:44 pm
Apparently some of you didn’t see the same things I did about Ealey last year. He would look like a back that should already be in the pro’s , running as hard as you could , very impressive. Then eventually the other team would hit him real hard and I would say , well that it for Ealey. After he got hit real hard a cheerleader could have brought him down. All the other defense had to do is tough him and he went down. A great back has got to be able to break 2 or 3 tackles not go down with arm tackles. Then throw in him not tucking the ball so he want fumble and he becomes ineffective and inconsistent.
Pacific Dawg
February 8th, 2011
1:48 pm
Breaking News!!! Vasi “Tombstone” Papulu is set tp play JC football next fall. He has agreed to sign with San Joaquin Delta College. So, he will be a Delta College Mustang for a least one year.
The G Day game in 2010
February 8th, 2011
1:49 pm
Ealey got into a brawl with one of the Black team’s safeties in the last G Day game, after he was tackled hard.
Likely, both were running their mouthes. We all know that WE does that.
Ealey caused Ealey to have problems. He lacks integrity, street smarts and frankly mental toughness and preparedness. Waushuan Ealey is Ealey’s worst enemy. He cannot break tackles either and that is how I look at his “worth” to UGA.
If he leaves, the NFL will be taking note of his negative character issues. The days of guys like this playing in The League ………………. are over.
UGAG is gitting the ncaa death penalty, he he ha ha
February 8th, 2011
1:50 pm
I laugh at your “dream team,” seeing as how uga is where football careers go to die……its prison stripe blues for you clowns.
SlapAjacket
February 8th, 2011
1:51 pm
tide roll! Get up off your knees and wipe your mouth. Bean Anderson has had his way with you AGAIN.
WIN WITH RICHT
February 8th, 2011
1:52 pm
I think Ealey needs to straighten up and start working hard for next season. Ealey is a great back. With a better attitude and work ethic, Ealey could be one UGA’s alltime greats.
Gator Man
February 8th, 2011
1:55 pm
What a desperate program and idiot writers in AJC, here it is Feb and UGA is having a debate over who is starting in 6 mos.
Please UGA act like you have won something before, oh I forgot its been 30 years.
Ramblin Man
February 8th, 2011
1:57 pm
JB,
I assure you Jerry is not a GT fan he comes on GT boards trying to start crap as well. That is of course if it is the same Jerry.
When i hear today's kids bad mouth the 60s
February 8th, 2011
1:59 pm
If kids today bad mouth the toughness of the 60s like in knocking a Joe T or a Coach Casey, then I am hearing the ME attitude coming out. I am hearing that they really are recoiling from hard work. See today’s public schools in Dekalb and City of Atlanta and I rest my case. In the 60s, they were top notch and ranked nationally. Today? These teachers are cheating and playing with the scores. They lack toughness. They are losers.
Football is all about physicality and mental and physical toughness. Yes, nutrition and flexability is a big part of it today.
Discipline however, is the KEY difference in a winning program and a loser. It starts with personal comportment or doing the right thing when no one is looking. Ealey? Please.
Swarles Barkley
February 8th, 2011
2:00 pm
Gator Man:
Shut up. No one wants your opinion.
Dance with what you brung
February 8th, 2011
2:08 pm
In the end, UGA will have to field a team. If these men want to play, then tee it up.
UGA’s backfield will be just fine with a Kenny Boo Malcome and a Carlton Thomas and A Iasiah Crowell and if he is still there Caleb King and Ealey. One SELFISH guy is not worth the entire team.
Geeeeeeeeeeeeez, these twirps think that they today are special. They are laughed at by 75% of the UGA alums.
UGA had Jimmy Poulas, and Glynn Harrison, and Kevin Mc Lee ( RIP ) and Kent Lawrence and Brad Johnson, Bruce Kemp, Al Pollard ( see his AU stats in 76 !!) and Rodney Hampton and Tim Worley and Keith Henderson and Lars Tate and 12 -15 other backs that WILL BE REMEMBERED, like smiling always Thomas Brown and Moreno and Danny Ware,etc.
Waushuan King and Caleb Ealey??? Who are they?? No, the above UGA running backs were real men.
DawginOH
February 8th, 2011
2:12 pm
This is a true shame. Ealey is a phenomenally talented athlete but his head has just never been in it at UGA. I wish him all the best, but it’s starting to sound like he’d be better off playing elsewhere. Good for CMR for cracking down on this kind of nonsense, though. This is getting really old.
Ugaclassof2004
February 8th, 2011
2:15 pm
What is the matter with this idiot? Is he intentionally trying to screw up his life? He’s already in the doghouse. He should be spending this offseason getting in shape, staying out of trouble, and preparing himself to be the player that he was in 2009! Instead he’s still acting like a moron. And Caleb King isn’t much better, being suspended for the bowl game. Neither one of these guys did much to earn their scholarships last year and they sure are exhibiting some loser qualities. I suggest they grow up and adjust their attitudes before they have them adjusted for them. Because contrary to popular opinion, we’re capable of going 6-7 without them!
washun ealey
February 8th, 2011
2:17 pm
iz is sory everibody. icouldnt make it cuz i gots stuk in traffik.
Sam Robards, Dawg Fan
February 8th, 2011
2:17 pm
It sucks for Ealey because he does have potential, but he did it to himself.
As for the situation in general, we were saying the same thing about Aaron Murray when Mettenberger was kicked off the team last year, and he turned out pretty well.
Besides, We’ve got Ken Malcome and, in a worst-case scenario, Carlton Thomas to help carry the rock. As for Caleb King, I’d use him for pass-blocking … and that’s about it.
Good players make good plays, regardless of how they get there. ‘Nuff said.
Van Gorder
February 8th, 2011
2:22 pm
Brian Van Gorder was a no name coach until he became a big name coach. He proved it within two years or three.
Such is life, folks. Opportunity has presented itself to young Mr Friend. Let us watch him work. Go Dogs.
For you nay sayers that stay at home and hate …………… it is like any job offer. You weigh it and you take it or reject it for many reasons. Maybe you liked living in Athens on a prior assigment there. Maybe your wife has friends and family in metro Atlanta. Maybe you wanted to get into the Big Boy SEC.
Van Gorder when he was hired, I thought, “gulp, this guy ( Richt ) knows no big name coaches”. Well, um, I was wrong.
I took a job in 1973 and every one, including my parents and my sales management told me that I was making the biggest mistake of my life. I was fresh out of UGA and I had also just gotten married a month prior. Well, it worked out. I retired after 34+ years and I ran the firm for years and years and traveled all over the USA and the world. It was a pretty good move and in the face of doubt. Always read your gut.
Coach Friend?? Time till tell for him. I suspect that he is very excited and will do well.
Mike
February 8th, 2011
2:28 pm
JYD …
Maybe so about Calloway … but think about this: Musa got 1K+ under Calloway. Danny Ware made a name for himself … and a few other dawgs who didn’t quite pan out in the league.
Knowshon is the only back we’ve had that was consistent under Searels … and Knowshon covered a lot of the flaws our offensive line through his elusiveness. He was hitting spin moves and eluding folks in the hole all the time.
Tech=Losers on and off the field
February 8th, 2011
2:31 pm
So tired of the Tech fans posting comments on our blogs. You spend way too much damn time on our sites wondering what is going on with our school and our football team. I have never and dont plan on ever getting on a GT website or blog because they are are not even close to being on our level. UGA is much better without Ealey and his antics. I’m sick of hearing of his off the field issues and believe we are much better off without him. UGA has the best RB in the country coming in that is built like #34 and a kid by the name of Ken Malcome who will be his back up. No worries on my end and hopefully Ealey will transfer to Georgia Tech and never step foot back in Athens again unless its w another team ready to get crushed by Big John and Co!
TiredFan
February 8th, 2011
2:35 pm
We’ve all been crying for CMR to get control of his program, restore discipline, and instill a sense of accountability among his players. None of us knows what Ealey’s attitude has been since the Crowell signing. But now, Ealey will have to make the case as to why he should be allowed to fight for his position on the team. If he can’t see his way clear to do that, then CMR really has no choice but to send him home. I’ve got no problem with youthful foolishness. But Ealey’s in the big time now, so if he wants to be foolish, he’ll need to pay the price. As for Crowell’s road being too easy, if he’s good enough to be entitled, then so be it. Let’s just be sure he proves it on the field and not only in our press releases.
10 to 6
February 8th, 2011
2:38 pm
Kick that thug off the team now. Im sick of this crap. Im sick of Mark Richt’s Boys home of the South.
jalexan49
February 8th, 2011
2:39 pm
Washaun don’t let this episode get to you. Go out and do what you are capable of doing. A lot of Georgia fans are rooting for you, myself included,and feel that when you want to be you are as good as any running back in the nation.
You haven’t lost your starting role. In fact, you are the one to beat. I can’t help but to believe that with a better offensive line production you and your teammates are going to rock the house.
If you can quit bringing attention to yourself in a negative way then there is no limit as to what you can accomplish at Georgia. Get it together, play hard and show the team,fans,coaches and NFL what you are all about.
Best of luck..
Zoomie
February 8th, 2011
2:41 pm
Bill, gotta take issue with the tenor of this piece.
It’s been evident for some time that Ealey and King are on Richt’s poo-list. We have no idea how deep it goes, but we’ve all seen enough in the papers, blogs, and on the field to know that it’s justified. You carried on about Ealey and King, but failed to mention Malcome or Thomas (who, granted, has been misused in the offense). If you want to hand-wring about being thin at TB, at least list the entire roster and then make your points.
No one has said that Crowell won’t have to compete for a job (well, besides you). I didn’t take the “O-formation minus TB” story that way at all. Every person who pays attention to UGA football knows that the running game is in serious trouble, at least partially due to the attitude, activities, and performance of the two “top” running backs. The other part is due to the dismal performance of the offensive line — which brings us to the last of your Chicken Little points:
Friend is an unknown at this point, but he has history with UGA and with Richt. You want a name brand? Gene Chizik’s OC came from high school, for goodness’ sake. Let’s wait and see what Friend brings to the table before we put The Martinez on him.
There are a lot of subtle changes taking place at UGA. The cries for exactly these sorts of changes have been loud and long from the UGA faithful. Don’t tear down the staff’s decisions before we even know what we’ve got. If history is any indication (and it always is), there’ll be plenty of time and reason for the weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth in the future; no need to try to get ahead of the power curve, there’ll be plenty for everyone to complain about.
Vick=Dog killing thug
February 8th, 2011
2:47 pm
Out with the bad dawgs, in with the new dawgs. I think we have at least one scholarship available??,
Grab another juco kid for a stop gap fix.
TallaDawg
February 8th, 2011
2:51 pm
Bill –
I think you missed the point of the empty backfield. It simply was a tool (a very good tool) to allow Crowell to see that he would have the OPPORTUNITY to earn the top spot. This is exactly what you, I, and every other UGa fan have been saying: allow the players to compete and let the best one play. I do not think this was a guarantee of any sort.
shankit
February 8th, 2011
2:55 pm
Malcolm Mitchell can play tailback
or any other offensive slot. Talented.
sogadog
February 8th, 2011
2:58 pm
The Dawgs two starting tailbacks constantly have off field issues and they fumble the ball at critical times thus costing the Dawgs games. The arrests, suspensions and poor production on the field reflect on Bryan McClendon their position coach. Coach McClendon needs to step up and get a handle on his players. He only has six or seven players to coach at the running backs position. I am aftraid CBM is just too young for the job and he does not have the respect of his players.
wolfman
February 8th, 2011
3:01 pm
“we run this state”… How do you spell arrogance????
Contractor
February 8th, 2011
3:01 pm
I’m sick of this garbage. Boot King and Ealy off the team. First and foremost is the education these guys are getting. Caleb King has not shown up for class, meetings, tutors, etc. He needs to be gone because he hasn’t been worth a damn in four years academically, athletically, or in a leadership way. It is not right to use boosters hard earned money to go to some clown that doesn’t hold up to his obligation, and waste $40,000 a year in tuition cost, plus whatever else the athletic department gives him in clothes, books, room and board.. Not to mention his spot could go towards someone well more deserving.
I was big on Ealy coming out of high school, just thinking about what he could do for the team. Even though he had issues with his grades and fooling around with a teacher, I didn’t look at the big picture and dismissed the hard evidence sitting in my face. Well, I was burnt like everyone else, and he hasn’t done a f’ing thing with his career either. Wrecking with a suspended license lands any one of us in jail probably, but he gets suspended, but keeps on playing. Now, not living up to his discipline issues is over the line. When people start breaking the law and commitments, they have no regard for the law or coaching. Boot his sorry butt off the team and see if he can handle the real world alone, like he apparently wants it. He had it on easy street, was given a second chance when they welcomed him to Georgia, then he keeps messing up. I’d say his and King’s fourth and fifth chances should be enough to warrant their dismissal.
Don’t forget the fact we have Carlton Thomas and Ken Malcom still in the backfield. I would much rather see them back there than the fumble twins anyway. Thomas has speed and runs hard, just needs to break more tackles, and Malcom just needs the opportunity to show us what he’s got. Crowell won’t have it easy by any means, but if he’s touted like Lattimore and Dyer, he will start early on athleticism alone and transform into a great back. Just hope character issues never show up or become a problem, as they have with Ealy and King, and other Bulldogs as of late.
Fairley Fan
February 8th, 2011
3:03 pm
Now that plenty of running backs are once again on the roster, coach Richt can have high standards when it comes to discipline.
Fairley Fan
February 8th, 2011
3:06 pm
Foundations for the next set of excuses are being laid as we speak……too thin at running back. Have a tissue cry babies.
Left the Barn door open
February 8th, 2011
3:23 pm
Fairley Fan great article enjoy !
Cyrus Kouandjio To Alabama: What It Means for the Tide, Tigers and the Iron Bowl
Preston
February 8th, 2011
3:23 pm
sogadog, get real man! You can’t blame what these kids do off the field on their coaches. There is no way the coaches can keep up with what these guys are doing all the time. In fact, our coaches are probably serving their players right by not getting things swept under a rug like other coaches are obviously doing. They’re held accountable for their actions at UGA instead of getting special treatment at other schools.
Left the Barn door open
February 8th, 2011
3:26 pm
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/599950-cyrus-kouandjio-to-alabama-what-it-means-for-alabama-auburn-the-iron-bowl seems there wasn’t 180,000 reasons for him to stay…
bigdsel
February 8th, 2011
3:30 pm
Good make them work, If ealey would run sprints in the off season, he wouldn’t get chased down by defensive tackles in football games. He isn’t that fast. He hasn’t broke a 30 yard play for a td.
Class of '98
February 8th, 2011
3:32 pm
For those complaining about the credentials of Friend, recall that Brian Van Gorder was a no-name D-coordinator at Western Michigan before coming to Athens.
terayaki dawg
February 8th, 2011
3:33 pm
the only facts in this case are Ealey sucked, currently sucks and will suck in the future.
kb
February 8th, 2011
3:38 pm
Caleb King is still at UGA will be at spring practice and compete for playing time, he was suspended by Richt not the university for the bowl game, he was academically eligible. Message sent to Caleb to step up, work hard do the right thing . Now Washaun is being sent the same message, will he step quit?
Left the Barn door open
February 8th, 2011
3:39 pm
terayaki dawg I don’t completely agree with you but that was funny !
Jaydawg
February 8th, 2011
3:41 pm
A leopard does not change its spots.More of the same from Richt-questionable judgement on playing time distribution and making below average hires.It’s almost like Richt is scared to bring in a strong willed,experienced, successful assistant coach instead hiring friends,former players, or the young and unproven.In his 10 years in Athens he has made all of 2 excellent hires(Van Gorder and Belin) and both of those are now gone.Poor hiring decisions more than anything is why his days are numbered.The amazing thing is that he still does not even realize this.Its a miracle he has won as many games as he has.
Bama Mike
February 8th, 2011
3:45 pm
Wonder if the Crowell’s would like to revisit their decision. The parents gut was to go with Saban and Alabama.
rogeriter
February 8th, 2011
3:55 pm
Most of the comments on this blog indicate that the bloggers are no more mature than Ealey and the other players they are talking about.
chris
February 8th, 2011
4:05 pm
King and Ealey both transfered to other high schools when they were in high school, it all started then.Their mentality, “I dont get my way I’m gonna pout, if I got to do it the right way I’m going to rebel, If forced to do it the right way well I’m gonna leave”.
HWJ
February 8th, 2011
4:09 pm
Ealey or King will play next season, but I don’t think you will have both of them. I don’t know why this article fails to mention Ken Malcome. I saw Malcome run in high school he is the real deal and may even start next year. Also, enough with the Crowell parents talk. That is blown way out of proportion. I’ve heard different reports that the Crowell’s loved UGA.
chris
February 8th, 2011
4:11 pm
Bama Mike, my man let me do a little correcting. First it’s spelled Crowells’ (plural my man meaning more than one). I spoke to Ms Crowell and I quote “I wanted my son to go to UGA since middle school”. Get your facts and grammar straight.
Buck Blew
February 8th, 2011
4:30 pm
everyone needs to calm down. ealey is the next herschel walker and will be the starting tailback next season. run lindsay run.
Dogs Smell
February 8th, 2011
4:36 pm
Once again Dogs tell the listening subscribers just how great it is to be a DOG? Ealey gone A.J gimmie Cash Gone ! Expect a repeat of 2010 except with an additional loss to UT.
Hairy Perry
February 8th, 2011
4:41 pm
Guys,
Ealey and King had one good game against a crappy G-Tech defence and people are still thinking these guys are great backs that are just in some kind of slump. I think they are going to be forgotten after Crowell starts getting warmed up. I don’t think Ealey or King care about Georgia football anymore that Tech fans. Oh, bad example,exuse me.
Hairy Perry
February 8th, 2011
4:45 pm
Dog fans can we have a restraining order put on Yech fans for stalking? I don’t know, just an idea.
Hairy Perry
February 8th, 2011
4:47 pm
DOGS SMELL,
Your on the mark little buddy. We relly will suck if we loose to UT.
ole richie
February 8th, 2011
4:49 pm
Ive heard from close friends at UGA that King is making a strong effort to get right with CMR and the program. He will be in the mix and with or without Ealy the running game will be fine. Malcome and Thomas are very talented backs. Look for the offense to open up next year and utilize the speed of Mitchell and Wooten, along with the hands of Tavares(? spelling) King, Charles, White, and Bennet
JRW7DAWG
February 8th, 2011
4:52 pm
EALEY needs an attitude adjustment, if he doesn’t do what CMR instructs him to do, KICK HIM OFF THE TEAM, TEAM comes first! GO DAWGS!!!!
kb
February 8th, 2011
5:07 pm
2010 was a bad year , time to learn from it, move on and get over it. The program has taken some hits but will bounce back. @ old richie glad to hear some positive news about Caleb hopefully Washaun will step up and earn some respect and playing time if he doesn’t, there is talent without him.
Snake Doc
February 8th, 2011
5:10 pm
LMFAO – A no name coach, from a no name conference to a team in turmoil.
Only thing the CEO wins this year is another Fulmer Cup. He’s now got a head start on everyone else!
And you boneheads will still make excuses for the CEO. How sad and pitiful your tiny lives must be!
Mike Bobo garbage play calling
February 8th, 2011
5:17 pm
Who cares I dont believe EALEY can get the job done.He doesnt want to play for Georgia anyways.He didnt have a ride
SKB
February 8th, 2011
5:23 pm
I think Will Friend is a great pick, he will turn UGA offensive line into one of the best in the nation. Crowell is the new Hershal Walker, bla bla bla
T3
February 8th, 2011
5:26 pm
Wow. How about all the posts today from UGAG fans
trashing King and Ealy.
Just a couple of years ago, these VERY SAME UGAG fans were heralding these two RBs as the arrival of the Messiah.
And now, UGAG fans are throwing King and Ealy under the bus,
with the…OBVIOUS…PR-machine orchestrated message of:
“They did it to themselves.”
Really? Will ALL of the other players arrested over the
past 3 years…be run out of the program too?
And yet, here we are with the VERY SAME UGAG fans
saying the VERY SAME thing about Crowell.
You see, what this clearly demonstrates for the all world to see,
is what a bunch of hypocrites UGAG fans are.
But, I digress. There’s nothing new here.
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Let’s just take a quick stroll down
memory lane to see what UGAG’s legacy is:
Here’s a time-honored and memorable quote from the esteemed
Dr. Leroy Ervine (Jan Kemp’s boss at UGA):
And I quote:
“Now, you talk about [how] these kids are not taught in high school. They aren’t. We try to teach them here, but there is no way to do it. I know for a fact that these kids would not be here if it were not for their utility to the institution. There is no real sound academic reason for their being here other than to be utilized to produce income. They are used as a kind of raw material in the production of some goods to be sold…and they get nothing in return….”
So, just to repeat for clarification, Ervine said:
“There is no real sound academic reason for their being here
other than to be utilized to produce income.”
(Almost sounds like he’s talking about Ealy & King, doesnt it?)
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And, if THATS not bad enough, try this one, from
that bastion of integiry, former UGAG President Fred Davision,
who himslef was forced to resign in disgrace(before being fired):
Georgia president Fred Davison similarly tried to justify the university’s recruitment practices by saying, “We have to compete [with rival schools] on a level playing field.” Referring to Georgia athletes, Davison also said: “If they leave us being able to read, write, communicate better, we simply have not done them any damage.”
Davison, whose dismissal was called for Sunday in an editorial in the Athens Banner-Herald/The Daily News, testified that it was theoretically possible to offer scholarships to revenue-producing athletes—i.e., football and basketball players—even if they achieved a minimum 400 score on their SAT tests, while non-revenue-producing athletes had to score at least 650. Asked if the standards were lower for revenue-producing athletes because they made money for the school, Davison said, “If you want to ask me if they have utilitarian effect to the university, certainly they do.”
Lastly, who can forget this gem, from UGA Alum attorney, Hale Almand:
And I quote: “We may not make a university student out of him, but if we can teach him to read and write, maybe he can work at the post office rather than as a garbage man when he gets through with his athletic career.”
You see folks:
THIS…is what UGAG is REALLY all about.
THIS…is UGAG’s Legacy.
UGAG fans have ALWAYS known it, but wouldnt dare admit it.
Ealy and King only just now discovered it.
@snake doc
February 8th, 2011
5:28 pm
Just how would washauns suspension apply to the Fulmer Cup? You probably fall into the category of those who think Paul Johnson is a great coach.
@T3
February 8th, 2011
5:34 pm
You continue to post the same dribble and make a fool of yourself. By the way lets talk about Tech NCAA probation in 2005 and 2006, or Flunkgate or how tech has managed 15 wins against UGA since 1957.
SKB
February 8th, 2011
5:41 pm
If I were Ealey, I would just finish my education at UGA, and just forget football.
saban
February 8th, 2011
5:43 pm
You ladies ended up with quite the thug. You should check out his facebook account before the Georgia coaches have it removed.
Somehow it is hard to understand how Saint Richt would recruit someone like this.
If this is the kind of person Georgia wants to represent them, well you folks are a cesspool. Auburn never sunk to this level.
UGA FRIEND
February 8th, 2011
5:45 pm
Bill King is right on…why is the Crowell recruit being given a guarantee of starting without earning it by beating out the competition.
Snake Doc
February 8th, 2011
5:49 pm
Lets see, Washout has done something to be suspended from the team, AGAIN! You figure it out and get back to me excuse maker.
Emmett W. Bowers, Jr
February 8th, 2011
5:49 pm
EW…I really don’t think you know Coach Calloway Mr. King. It seems when I can stomach reading your comments…they are always ’stirring the pot’. Coach Calloway I would venture to say has more championship ‘rings’ than any coach in the SEC..from Alabama, Auburn not to mention while his linemen were so damn confused at Georgia we won the conference. Will Friend is a ‘working Jesse’ unlike you has made a living eating hotdogs and drinking cold beer and telling everybody who you think can coach and who think can’t coach. Your the same pontificating son of gun who has fired withering criticism at Richt and he quietly without excuses signed a top five recruiting class. I am positive if this ‘one and done’ staff answers the bell and wins next year your fat ass will jump whole-heartedly dead on the bandwagon. I doubt you can even make a lay-up.
Snake Doc
February 8th, 2011
5:51 pm
And is Paul Johnson a better coach then the CEO? I don’t think I’ve ever heard Paul Johnson tell me how he needs to focus more on football.
Does that mean I’m a CPJ fan? NO! He runs a high school offense that will never win another thing at the major college level. Still having said that, he is a coach, whereas the CEO is, well, just a CEO, of nothing!
saban
February 8th, 2011
5:51 pm
That is Crowell`s Facebook account. Quite the steller man you ladies have.
A lot to be proud of.
Snake Doc
February 8th, 2011
5:53 pm
@saban – Of course the CEO recruits thugs, he comes from a background of thug recruiting, i.e. FSU! Only thing is Bowden could get his thugs to play as a team, all the CEO is concerned with is saving souls, not winning Championships!
SickandTired
February 8th, 2011
5:54 pm
As stated by an earlier pundit, the DREAM is a nightmare and it’s all Mark Richt’s making.
Tess
February 8th, 2011
5:55 pm
Why does anything that Ealey and King do surprise anybody? These two thugs are just morons and gangbangers who should never have been recruited by Richt.
And they’re not the only ones.
Snake Doc
February 8th, 2011
5:56 pm
On a serious note: UGA VIII will be missed! Go sign his guest book page and pay your respects to the true heart and soul of UGA football!
ugab
February 8th, 2011
5:58 pm
Ealey is a good kid. He is ruining his future. He is the starter on this team. I hope this new system of MR get these players head in school and the game.
Paul
February 8th, 2011
6:02 pm
I could care less if Ealey or King go. They have had more chances then Carter has pills. There comes a time when you have to cut your loses. Both need an attitude adjustment. if they don’t get it together, I hope they know how to bag groceries. I have a niece at UGA and she says Ealey acts like he is a God.
War Eagle
February 8th, 2011
6:04 pm
I bet hs slugged Coach Richt for signung Crowell, and had to move to the dawgs second home CLARK COUNTY JAIl,” As the Dawgs Turns”
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February 8th, 2011
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kerryb
February 8th, 2011
6:20 pm
I got your cesspool, moron!
War Eagle
February 8th, 2011
6:23 pm
You dawgs who thinks Auburn fell over dead when Crowell sign with UGA, it was all over with him when he said” I will not play in a spread offense”, Auburn reply. ” don`t waste your time and ours by taking a official visit” ALL OVER , Hope he p;ays well
Aubrn finished #1 or #2 in final recruiting prep outlets
There ARE many, many good HS pl;ayers who wants to play the spread, 21-7 and WHAT, SPREAD TOOK OVER
kerryb
February 8th, 2011
6:24 pm
The cesspool of the south is obviously Auburn. Why else would they toilet paper their own trees?
kerryb
February 8th, 2011
6:24 pm
Rivals you finished 7th.
kerryb
February 8th, 2011
6:27 pm
Probably dropped after you got dissed by that offensive tackle that decided he’d rather be at Alabama.
cpinthedawghouse
February 8th, 2011
6:31 pm
Anybody ever tell you that you are a bigger whinney butt than Munson? Just a thought. I’ve been there too. Tired of it. Time for our coaching staff to MAX I MUS PERFORM EYE.
War Eagle
February 8th, 2011
6:38 pm
Hope this never happens, but if King and Easley are out, Murray gets injured, dawgs would be in a SEC world of trouble, if Crowell fails his first year expectations.
Murray is tough, it would take a bone broken for him to not play.
Dawg Tired
February 8th, 2011
6:54 pm
Being “thin” at TB is not as bad as having players with lousy attitudes and work ethics. I don’t know all the facts here, but if Ealey is demonstrating either of these negative qualities, he should get out of Dodge. I put “thin” in quote marks because being three deep at TB does not seem all that “thin.” Of course, being 4 or 5 deep is better. With King, we would be 4 deep.
Delbert D.
February 8th, 2011
6:59 pm
The front page of the AJC web site says that the high school graduation rate for Georgia high schools may fall to 64% this year. State high schools are not meeting federally-mandated curricula results.
south
February 8th, 2011
7:01 pm
Bill – read the article again you dimwit- Richt did not promise Crowell he would START against Boise.
Knoxguy
February 8th, 2011
7:07 pm
Ealey has missed a golden opportunity…when King had his issues Ealey had the chance to be the man. I was present in Columbia when he fumbled inside the five and changed the game in one play. As for King…made the trip to Boulder to witness that fumble after the defense had held and gave us a chance to win. Every game I saw in person all you saw in pregame and ingame was the endless jump chest bump with him and King. How about doing something to deserve a damn chest bump…I’m ready for the new kids…bring em on.
Delbert D.
February 8th, 2011
7:13 pm
south – Read Tucker’s article. Here’s a quote:
“Even before this issue, Richt had raised the possibility of Isaiah Crowell –- the prized tailback signed last week — starting the 2011 opener.”
Beast from the East
February 8th, 2011
7:23 pm
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make ‘em drink.
That about sums up the careers of Ealey and King so far. For their sakes and UGA’s, I hope they can get their heads on straight and quickly!
War Eagle
February 8th, 2011
7:34 pm
Rivals.com is run and operatrd by TWO bama graduates, we were lucky to be 7, while REC(bama`s checkbook) was #1
This Is Good News Folks
February 8th, 2011
7:41 pm
It is time to hold these kids to account, no matter what. The team will be better for it, before the 2011 season is complete.
I appreciate CMR for getting the team under control, NOW……..
Fear not DawgNation, this is really good new!
Delbert D.
February 8th, 2011
7:52 pm
The question of Ealey and/or King transferring was mentioned earlier. As a sophomore, Ealey could transfer to an FCS school and play in 2011. King is a junior, and under the NCAA transfer rule, he could transfer only to a Division II school.
PowerDawg
February 8th, 2011
8:02 pm
Ealey needed a kick in the pants. If he wants to play TB at Georgia then he needs to grow up some more and get his head on straight. If he isn’t willing to fight tooth and nail for playing time, he doesn’t have the heart it takes to be a champion and we don’t need him anyway. If he wants to go down to Statesboro and play in the pee-wee league…with their watered-down version of CPJ’s triple option crap…so be it.
Running away will only make him better at running…not a better running back.
1eyedJack
February 8th, 2011
8:06 pm
Delbert you should try teaching those other 36% and you’ll quickly learn why 50% of the country is on the dole. Attitudes toward education in some communities are totally ambivalent if not derisional (I think that’s a word). Most of that 36% will go on to get a GED and attend a year or so of Junior college or Technical college until their Pell money runs out. As a previous poster stated, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.”
Water…that is.
Josh
February 8th, 2011
8:14 pm
Bill, why can’t you say something positive rather than a bunch of negative or neutral statements? I sure hope the team and coaches read your articles…you are depressing!
Randall
February 8th, 2011
8:23 pm
Bill-
Did you see the exchange AJ Green had last night with a couple of UGA guys?
It looks like AJ Green heard about the Ealey thing and responded by saying UGA was trippin-crazy.
UGA has got reel strct with manadatoried breakfasts, lunches, dinners, workouts, tuoring, everything.
iT’S LIKE THE ARMY NOW.
Olson
February 8th, 2011
8:26 pm
Any of you really think Crowell will do better than Ealey has done? Average almost 6 yards a carry his freshman season like Ealey? No. Average a touchdown every 13 carries as a soph like Ealey? Impossible. Ealey ran for 8000 yards and 145 touchdowns in high school, Crowell didn’t do half that.
ca dawg
February 8th, 2011
8:27 pm
sad stuff. hope he gets it in the road and gets his head right, because he needs UGA more than UGA needs him. too many people here are kicking dirt on his grave already, but he’s got one more chance. hope he takes advantage. best luck to him.
as for will friend… bill, they were ranked 59th in rushing last year, but ran the ball considerably better in 2009 (nearly 2800 yards). UAB runs a spread, and the drop in rushing production is due to their having lost joe webb (who accounted for over half of their rushing yards in 2009) and not having a mobile QB in 2010. i didn’t check to see how many OL’s they lost after the 2009 season, but it seems like you might want to check that out before you start wringing your hands about the hire. i’m hoping (as i know you are) that a change in perspective will help more than anything–it seems clear that the guys had stopped responding to searles.
Over Salted Dog
February 8th, 2011
8:33 pm
Guess he saw the spectacular coaching move with the absent tailback and said SEE YA. Don’t blame him, time to go. All exits, everybody out.
ca dawg
February 8th, 2011
8:33 pm
fwiw: UAB returned 4 starters from the 2009 group that finished 11th in the country in rushing yards. hope mr. friend hasn’t forgotten how to coach drive blocking!
Minnesota Dawg
February 8th, 2011
8:36 pm
All I can say is “It’s Great to Be a Bulldog!” We will be just fine, mark my words.
Delbert D.
February 8th, 2011
8:47 pm
Jack – It doesn’t bode well for high school athletes. I wonder what percentage of those folks will graduate with a diploma.
TallyDawg
February 8th, 2011
8:50 pm
Screencapped Crowell’s facebook before it gets taken down… Can’t say I like it..
http://i.imgur.com/0lJ2d.png
RabidDawgFan
February 8th, 2011
9:04 pm
I don’t think Crowell is going to be as good as we think he is guys. Something just tells me. Your RB is only as good as his O-line. I hope coach Friend can get these boys motivated to hit and teach them the proper technique, hands in between the pads technique. Crowell needs to be able to burst through holes. It would be cool to finally have a RB with dreads though lol. I don’t think we’ve ever had that at Georgia.
RabidDawgFan
February 8th, 2011
9:07 pm
I think Crowell will be our starter though. Richt has learned his lesson about redshirting backs. I truly believe that Crowell will be the one toting the rock against Boise on national tv. There’s a lot of pressure on that kid but there’s also a lot of pressure on Boise because not only will they have to try and tackle the elusive guy but they have to deal with Murray’s almost flawless play-action fakes and his ability to hide the ball and take off. Murray is fast as hell and he can burn a defense himself. Look for Murray to turn into an All-SEC QB this season.
WOW!!
February 8th, 2011
9:11 pm
anybody else see Crowells FB page…outstanding citizen you guys got there!
wilson87
February 8th, 2011
9:17 pm
So Jerry, It looks more like Zach was the one who thought he was entitled. Wasn’t it Zach who thought it was okay to stick his hand up a bartender’s skirt. Spoiled kid got what he deserved by being thrown off the team. He is lucky. Most people would have gotten in a lot more trouble than what he got. Fake ID’S, underage drinking, sexual assault. Good riddance This is one incident where everyone should agree. No one wants someone like him to represent the flagship university of this state.
Sven Ottke
February 8th, 2011
9:27 pm
Check out your future star running back on Facebook. He’ll fit right in!
http://www.facebook.com/search.php?q=isaiah%20crowell&init=spell&tas=0.21127452297124194#!/profile.php?id=100001749184644&sk=wall
Loyal Dawg
February 8th, 2011
9:48 pm
I know most of the comments here have been about CMR and his record handling discipline; but, I was trying to figure out what other UGA RB’s running style he reminds me of. He reminds me quite a bit of Garrison Hearst. Don’t know if he will pan out that way, but the kid has great speed and can break tackles much better than Ealey or King. Ealey never had that kind of speed. Ken Malcome looks like he has good running instincts, average speed and good power. I believe Ealey is done. Wouldn’t surprise me if he never sees the field again.
HotDawgs
February 8th, 2011
10:04 pm
This is like having cancer get it cut out right away if you let it stay it grows bigger it spreads it goes to everyone involved. If this meathead does not want to do what he’s told then send his ass packing, I can’t believe it’s been only days since signing day and crap has already started if king is thinking of doing the samething then send his ass packing also. We can always use their scholls for next year on kids that only dream of playing for the G.
RomeDawg
February 8th, 2011
10:14 pm
I agree. Jerry is an idiot….Find something other than football to talk about brother…Your’e clueless!!!
10 to 6
February 8th, 2011
10:14 pm
kick the thug off the team.
Dirty Dawg
February 8th, 2011
10:22 pm
Hey folks, nobody guaranteed young Mr. Crowell the starting job next season….he asked him to imagine it, in effect, to ‘dream’…and it must have worked. If the dream happens to come through, like the whole ‘team’ thing, then great, if not, then it means we’ve got somebody that showed more in the pre-season practices than Mr. Crowell.
And I’m still calling for the Camilla kid with both the size and speed, even though he’s listed as a WR, to given a shot at RB. Anybody that is compared to Adrian Peterson along those lines, ought to be given a ‘look-see’.
TampaDAWG
February 8th, 2011
10:23 pm
I must say I disagree with this article. Richt only stated he could see Crowell toting that rock if he did everything he was supposed to do. That means he has to earn it. All DAWG fans have to hope that the best players will be on the field period. If its Crowell great, if its Malcome great. My concern would be O line run blocking and hoping year 2 brings better results from the 3-4
A Tech Fan Forever
February 8th, 2011
10:41 pm
Ealey should go; however, CMR is the problem……can’t control the team.
saban
February 8th, 2011
10:43 pm
Crowell is such a Georgia kind of guy.
His facebook account says it all.
wins-by-a-link
February 8th, 2011
11:11 pm
Give Coach Friend a chance, He didn’t play for Bear Bryant but he did play at alabama.
10 to 6
February 8th, 2011
11:16 pm
Kick him off the team and go get Mr. Clowney before he dicides to go to Clemson. Tell Caleb to take a hike as well. Send these thugs a message !
RED DOG 77
February 9th, 2011
12:08 am
Bill, For crying out loud, dude, CMR was just illustrating for Crowell that if he put in the “work” he could be the one starting in the dome against Biose State !………Bill, what in tarnation is wrong with that ?…….sounds like healthy competition to me………..And as far as missing a punishment run, my heavens, that’s not like the dude robbed a 7 -11 or something. Ealey has had his problems I agree, but give the young man a break Bill, mabe Crowell showing up will help him get his head on straight. After all, this is a kid that may not have had some of the opportunities that you and I grew-up with………….GOOD GRIEF BILL……….lighten up, dude !………Regards, RED
RED DOG 77
February 9th, 2011
12:13 am
@TampaDawg………..You are right on target my friend !……….Bravo………Regards, RED
AJC is weak
February 9th, 2011
1:43 am
Only on the Atlanta Urinal-Constipation would the “UGA Lifelong Fan” never have anything positive to say about the Bulldogs.
woebegong
February 9th, 2011
4:48 am
Red Dog,
Agree with you on almost everything you said except in the “Give Ealey a Chance”. It appears he has had plenty of chances and has for the most part, decided that he wants to play by his own rules, do his class work when he feels like it, and this is the problem. I am sure you would agree that it must take a lot to make CMR get really mad at you. He appears to me, to almost go to far, with some of these players but a new day is dawning in DAWG Nation. I think the ball is now in Ealey’s ahdns and how he handles his responsibilities will determine his fate.This young man needs to grow up in a hurry.
woebegong
February 9th, 2011
4:49 am
make that Hands, not ahdns, it is early.
jackyldo
February 9th, 2011
4:55 am
Washaun certainly has not followed up his issues from last summer with stellar behavior. He was assigned a time to get out and do a supervised disciplinary run and he chose not to show.
He did the same thing last summer when staff knew he had a suspended license and he chose to drive. That was when he had the hit and run in the parking deck.
Seems as though he has issues with work and authority 2 things that will keep him out of the NFL.
Word is now he is thinking of transferring to Ga Southern so Richt who has given him multiple chances is not turning on him – In fact he has turned on Richt.
Caleb is coming into his money year,, a great season might get him a high draft spot. He was academically eligible to play in the Liberty Bowl but had missed appointments with academic advisers that he was supposed to keep.
Crowell is not “”winning”" the job of #1 through attrition ,,, There is another good running back in Ken Malcome who was red shirted.. He may have a say in who is # 1 .. WE and CK also should not roll over and give up their spots.
chazzo
February 9th, 2011
6:07 am
He missed study hall and the punishment sprint. He didn’t drive without a license or wreck a car. It is serious. He needs to work on character for his own good. He needs to understand what it means to be part of a team for his own good. This does not really constitute “another tumultuous offseason.” I understand why it is getting attention. I am just not sure that the scale of the action warrants this much press.
I hope he gets it together. Sometimes a young man does not see the implications of his actions. I, for one, did stupid things that limited my potential when I was younger. One of the most emotionally painful things we experience is what could’ve been. I hope that someone can get that through to him. Anyway, there sure are a lot of folks throwing stones.
All I know about the guy is that he runs hard and looks like he wants to win on the field and that he has made some mistakes. Some of the banter on these threads has just plain gotten out of hand over this. (And that is coming from someone who has been inappropriate and thrown some words around).
Dawg79
February 9th, 2011
6:53 am
Atta kid Chazzo, these know it alls should try to make it through 10 minutes of Joe T’s workouts….ha. Gonna be a big adjustment for everyone, some more than others.
Old Gold
February 9th, 2011
6:59 am
Cut the little thug loose and all the other spoiled brats that can’t follow rules!
ol time dog
February 9th, 2011
7:25 am
We shouldn’t belittle the fact that he comes from conference USA. Remember the liberty bowl.
Win P.
February 9th, 2011
7:37 am
Richt redshirted Moreno and look how good he became. If one goal of redshirting is maturity, then Ealey and King should have been reshirted their entire UGA careers. Then prehaps the two young men might have developed a little character in exchange for their scholarships. Of course the NFL would not been interested. This is funny.
THUGA
February 9th, 2011
7:42 am
What a joke of a program.
12 CRIMINAL CHARGES 7--er--6 wins 6..NO..7 LOSSES
February 9th, 2011
7:49 am
The “Georgia Way”??? Isn’t that what Ealey did? Hit and run, driving with a suspended license? LOL! Only because another over rated, over hyped recruit was signed, now Ealey’s a scapegoat. What a joke of a football program.
Mr. Phelps
February 9th, 2011
7:55 am
Is Friend the friend of someone higher up in UGA’s system? This is usual SOP for UGA.
89Eagle
February 9th, 2011
8:05 am
jackyldo
Word is now he is thinking of transferring to Ga Southern so Richt who has given him multiple chances is not turning on him
THere are alot of folks down at GSU that don’t want his baggage. I don’t care have he plays football. We have a good thing going and don’t need the headaches and bad press.
Dkynamicbigboy
February 9th, 2011
8:20 am
No where in the article you referenced did I see where CMR promised IC the starting job. He asked him if he could see himself starting, big difference. Obviously he has to earn the job.
Bobo The Gorilla In Da Room
February 9th, 2011
8:30 am
Bill never replies on his blogs. He just writes them and disappears…
Malcome and Crowell can handle the tailback position. King & Ealey handled it last year. Stop worrying about tailback position. Bobo will call his own number and limp in if he has to. He sure ain’t calling any good plays as OC so he should be available.
Why can’t you reply to people on your blog Bill ? You are the only AJC blogger that doesn’t reply. How nice…
Columbus Dawg
February 9th, 2011
8:30 am
Yeah, I heard what the entitled A.J. Green said, and it goes to exactly what has been wrong at Georgia. UGA did not get jack crap out of Green, while Green got everything out of UGA. Richt bent over backwards to get Green to the NFL, while The University of Georgia, and all who love it suffered. He is the exactly the kind of player that UGA can do without. If Crowell turns out to be this way, then too bad for Richt.
I know for a fact that several large UGA donors have demanded that discipline be restored at UGA, immediately. Don’t think for a minute that this was not one of THE mandates made to Richt for him to remain as head coach of this program. The loafing is over at UGA, and if you are not man enough to lay it all out for UGA football, then your time will be short in Athens from here on out. The momma’s boys are gonna be weeded out from the men, and if mandatory assignments are not met, then yes, you will be in the coach’s doghouse. It is obvious that Green had a terrible work ethic, or he would not have still been so skinny after three years in the program. Joe T. and Kasay mean what they say, and will do what they say to whip this team into shape, and if that means some of the players can’t or won’t handle it then bye,bye.
I would rather show up at the Dome on September 3rd with sixty five Bulldogs than eighty five pansies.
Bobo The Gorilla In Da Room
February 9th, 2011
8:34 am
So who are going to be the starting WR’s now that A.J. & Tall White Boy are gone ? Hopefully some of the 2011 signees…
Bobo The Gorilla In Da Room
February 9th, 2011
8:37 am
Boy, you seem to know everything that will transpire at UGA Columbus Dawg. Too bad you are just a no count opinion blogger. I’m sure McGarity will be the one dictating the rules.
Dawg79
February 9th, 2011
8:40 am
The way Joe T is working them out, we’ll be lucky to have 35 players available….25 or so of them will be the dream team who haven’t had 7 months of overtraining to wear them down. Can you say bad shoulders?
Columbus Dawg
February 9th, 2011
8:47 am
What a D.A. Gorilla, first of all, you don’t know what I am, you however come off as a blithering idiot. Yes Mr. McGarity will set forth the rules, and the rules have changed at UGA. What will be expected of all players at Georgia from here on out will be to abide by all of the coach’s mandates, including meals and workouts, and if if punishment is mandated, then it will be expected to be carried out by the affected players, and to be handled like a man. Richt is being given a chance to right the ship, but business as usual, will not be acceptable. if you think Richt was not given some mandates of his own then you are a blithering, dillusional idiot.
Dawg79
February 9th, 2011
8:54 am
Only problem I see with suspending Ealey and barring him from the fascilities, is that he’ll be in even worse shape when he’s back, unless he has the discipline to work out at Ramsey on his own……you can’t replace Coach T and Kasay screaming at you over there. Don’t know about that decision if the goal is for him to shape up. Don’t give him time off….
RabidDawgFan
February 9th, 2011
9:00 am
Didn’t A.J. Green start as a true freshman coming out of high school? People say that recruits usually don’t make an impact until after 2 or 3 years. A.J. Green anyone? Ben Jones anyone? Ben Jones is one of the best centers in the SEC and started as a freshman. His 2nd start of his UGA career was to go up againsts Terrence Cody from Bama. He did pretty well in that one. Some of these incoming freshmen will make an impact (Drew, Crowell, Kent Turene, Herrera, Mitchell and Rome).
robodawg
February 9th, 2011
9:06 am
You do wonder what the psychological effect of Crowell’s recruitment has been on Ealey and King. Hope they take it well and use it to focus more and stay motivated. They’re still our most experienced backs, and they’ll be put to work next season..
JIDAWG
February 9th, 2011
9:18 am
Welcome Will! You have the talent to work with.
old guy
February 9th, 2011
9:32 am
King pathetic attempt to insight the ATL fan base against a college age kid. You sir need to quit writing this blog and go work for TMZ. Until you have something other than inflammatory conjecture please just shut the %#$#@ up.
Gator Man
February 9th, 2011
9:43 am
I can not believe you idiots at UGA are having this debate: one player has not even won a Sec title, the other has not even played a college game yet.
Please UGA you are looking like a hard up program that has not won in years, oh yea, I forgot its been 30 years.
UGA72
February 9th, 2011
9:47 am
For all you bloggers complaining about Friend’s resume, does the name Brian van Gorder ring a bell. His resume certainly wasn’t big time when Richt hired him. How did that work out?
Erk country
February 9th, 2011
9:49 am
Well, the blogosphere just exploded in Statesboro yesterday.
Rumors out that twitter is melting down in statesboro because
yesterday Ealy was seen in the GSU registration office filling out transfer paperwork. Apparently he was also spotted at a local restaurant having dinner with 11 current GSU players. This was also address on teh Barnhart & Durham radio show from somone who called from the restaurant. So much for Richt’s publicity stunt.
Goodbye Ealy.
And, it just keeps getting better.
Apparently rumors flying that Caleb King has made visits
to both U-WestGa and Valdosta State.
And the hits just keep on coming.
Snake Doc
February 9th, 2011
9:59 am
The CEO says Washout will be welcomed back with open arms if he does all the right things. The CEO still doesn’t get it!
WeallbleedRed
February 9th, 2011
10:02 am
Here we go again! Problems starting up again and a new season is not that far away. I’m so sick and tired of all this. I not gonna get on the blame train, but if the kid don’t wanna be a Dawg the head somewhere else.
WeallbleedRed
February 9th, 2011
10:02 am
“Then head somewhere else”.
Snake Doc
February 9th, 2011
10:19 am
You folks now defending Friend’s resume are the same ones who state that we can’t hire a better CEO then MR, errr, I mean coach better then MR because nobody else’s resume stacks up to his. Which is it? Good coaches can be hired from else where or there are no better coach’s that will come to UGA. You can’t have it both ways!
blazer
February 9th, 2011
10:29 am
Crowell, you better be good or you will lose favor like the other studs!
Junkyard Dawg
February 9th, 2011
10:31 am
I think the switch to JT2 as the S&C coach was a good move. It seems like he is really laying the foundation for a good work ethic. Friend will be hungry to prove that he is a good coach. I think we will see a good team this year. My only fear will be the offensive play calling. Richt needs to hold Bobo’s hand this year and call the plays that he doesn’t agree with.
Larry
February 9th, 2011
10:31 am
It’s not Crowell’s fault that Ealey & King can’t get their lives in order. If those two want it bad enough, let them straighten up and earn it. Georgia needs to do testing of the recruits and their backgrounds, not just the ability to play football.
the end is near
February 9th, 2011
10:32 am
and now…the end is near, as they draw the final curtain…
st. hypocrite and his underacheving minions will soon be gone….
more bandwagon koolaide drinkers will jump ship.
donations will go down and i’ll move farther up the points list.
can’t wait to see who mcgarity brings in.
Junkyard Dawg
February 9th, 2011
10:42 am
I think Ealey leaving is good for the team. The last thing UGA needs is another DQ, and I’m not talking about Dairy Queen. Ealey = Drama Queen, especially a drama queen that fumbles in big games. I think Crowell, and Malcome will do just fine. Ealey and King were giving too many chances so if they punk out and leave then oh well. Ealey really disappoints me because his freshman year I thought he had NFL potential. He didn’t have the attitude or work ethic and we are finally seeing this. Thugs like this need to take a hike, they are not SEC material.
If Richt can pull out tapes of 2003 and do some backtracking, he would take a very close look at Tyson Browning. CMR needs to take Carlton Thomas and make him play a Tyson Browning type role.
Its time to take the Thug out of thUGA people. It’s time to play nasty, intimidating, blood thirst Junkyard defense Between the Hedges.
uga89
February 9th, 2011
10:50 am
I have a great idea. UGA canplay GT 12 times each year and we will always be 11-1 and most years play for the NC.
OldSchoolFootballDawgFan
February 9th, 2011
10:50 am
I stated in a previous blog prior a week, prior to National Signing Day, that Ken Malcome would be the starting tailback for UGA in the fall of 2011′. I believe that Ken Malcome has the discipline, desire and dedication to be a star SEC tailback. His build and play reminds me of Eddie George of Ohio State fame. The kid will shock the uniformed football fan this fall. I even stated that in my aforementioned blog that if we didn’t sign Crowell, UGA would be in great hands with Malcome starting at tailback. The kid is hungry and humble. CMR want’s Ealy off the team and his approach to handling this matter is superb and classic. I applaud him on this one. I haven’t been too impressed with his previous attempts at discipline and leadership but I am encouraged with this approach. Having been a former U.S. Naval Officer and department head, I know a little about leadership. I hope Ealy, who’s lazy & undiscipline can take a few more like him with him to GSU or wherever he chooses to transfer. For Ealy transferring is easier than working hard. The kid gained 811 yards for the season behind inconsistent offensive line play. If he had been hungry, dedicated and disciplined maybe UGA would’ve had a 1,000 yard rusher and 3 more wins for the season. Either way, GO DAWGS!!!!
Junkyard Dawg
February 9th, 2011
10:54 am
Who cares is #3 leaves? I can hear it now you guys.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is what our crowd will be saying when Boo Malcome gets a good first down for the Dawgs. This is going to be fun, kinda like when we used to say Muuuuuuuuu for Musa Smith.
Dawgdad (The Original)
February 9th, 2011
4:39 pm
I am really liking the depth we will have at tailback with some of the premeire tailbacks that have come out of Georgia highschools in the past few years, with Malcome, Crowell, King, and Ealey. Factor in scat-back Carlton Thomas, and this group is looking real deep, so I dont agree with Bill here about how “thin” this group is, last I checked King and Ealey are still both on the team, healthy, and ready to go for 2011…I guess some fans forget that both averaged more than 5.2 yards/carry last year, and Ealey scored 11 tds…add that to the punishing ground attack of Malcolme, and the lighting flash of Isiah Crowell, and you have 5 capable runningbacks, and only 1 starting spot. I am more concerned about the offensive line depth, outside of Glenn, Sturdivant, and Ben Jones we are thin on the line. I am hoping that AJ Harmon can finally step up and develop into the All-American OL he was recruited to be, if that happens and some of these younger guys on the OL pan out we will be fine. I really like some of these freshman OL, especially Watts Dantzler.
fred
February 9th, 2011
6:43 pm
303rd
Common Sense
February 9th, 2011
8:46 pm
@ Jerry
Mettenberger got arrested for second degree sexual assault
Murray did not
To imply that Richt somehow used Mettenberger’s situation against him in some diabolical plot is just stupid
Kid did it to himself
Shame on you
Common Sense
February 9th, 2011
8:52 pm
Entitlements have nothing to do with anything.
Getting arrested and not doing what you head freaking coach asks you to do has EVERYTHING to do with it…Ealey is the one who is playing the entitlement card.
NOT RICHT
Caleb King as soooooo damn stupid he couldn’t even read the ticket that explained when-where his court date is. DUMB BUTT.
Common Sense
February 9th, 2011
8:57 pm
I am SOOOOO sick of Herschel Walker impersonations
Someone step the F up and play tailback at UGA
JESUSSSS.
ecu1996
February 12th, 2011
3:49 pm
That is funny that dawg fans are upset about a o-line coach from C-USA. Didn’t they get beat in the Liberty Bowl by aC-USA team