What’s it gonna be, Washaun?
Washaun Ealey has come to something of a crossroads in his career at UGA. (Associated Press)
Man, it’s got to be tough to be Washaun Ealey right now.
This time last year a lot of folks were predicting the Georgia tailback was going crack the 1,000-yard mark in the 2010 season and give the Dogs a potent running attack that would allow them to bring their untested quarterback along slowly.
As it turned out, the QB scrambling was more of a running threat than the tailback position much of the time. And while Ealey did lead the team, running for 811 yards and 11 touchdowns, he started out the season missing a game because he’d been driving with a suspended license (something his coaches had warned him about), fumbled at key times in losses and developed the reputation of spending more time running his mouth than the ball. Georgia’s running game ended up ranking 10th in the conference.
Then, just as Georgia was signing Isaiah Crowell, who looks to be the next great SEC running back, Ealey got suspended from the team for skipping a punishment run, and then had to sit out most of spring practice with a hamstring injury.
And now, as our Chip Towers reported, Ealey has been put on notice by his head coach that he’s still sharing Russ’ doghouse.
Asked about Ealey at the Greater Augusta Bulldog Club spring meeting Wednesday night, Richt was uncharacteristically blunt.
“Washaun has a ways to go still to show me that he deserves to start or even play right now,” the coach said. “He has a ways to go in my book. We’ll see. I love him, though.”
Richt’s tough love got even tougher for Ealey, though, as the Leather Helmet Blog points out. Responding to a question about true freshman Crowell being prepared to block in the SEC, Richt talked about just how important blocking is for a back and hung Ealey out to dry again, noting that when Georgia was trying to come back against Arkansas last season, the drive faltered because “the back decided he wasn’t going to block on that play.”
Yep. Ealey.
It will be interesting to see how the rising junior responds to this very public back of the hand from Richt, who generally is known for building his players up. Most times, coaches deal with problem players in the relative privacy of the locker room or closed practices, but Richt apparently has decided that’s not working with Ealey, so he’s called him out.
I’m as excited as any Dog fan about the impending arrival of Crowell. But Georgia is going to need more than one effective tailback in order to have a successful season. It’s possible the oft-injured Caleb King can fill that role. Or maybe tough-running but inexperienced Ken Malcome.
But the back on the roster who, on paper, seems to be best equipped to give the Dogs a one-two punch at running back is Ealey.
The question is whether he can overcome the biggest obstacle — himself.
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ScoutDawg
April 28th, 2011
11:09 am
We will see, wish him the best but I don’t know.
Carl Spackler
April 28th, 2011
11:10 am
#3 just needs to put Athens in his taillights…he needs to get somewhere where he can get a new start
PDX Dawg
April 28th, 2011
11:12 am
word
Truegadog
April 28th, 2011
11:14 am
Either run with the big dogs or stay on the porch……..Like Bill said……..What’s it gonna be Washaun ? Go Dawgs !!!!!
DawginLex
April 28th, 2011
11:16 am
totally disagree Carl.
Ealey needs to man up and succeed at Georgia.
If he quits, transfers and leaves, he will regret it fo the rest of his life.
If he comes back and does well, Richt will be the first to congratulate him.
Macclenny_dawg
April 28th, 2011
11:18 am
I just wish they would name a starter and go with him!!!
1eyedJack
April 28th, 2011
11:22 am
All the talent in the world and a brain the size of a pea.
sam
April 28th, 2011
11:26 am
Has a junior back ever made a turnaround such as the one Ealey needs to make? I would be shocked if he turns out to be a Terrell Davis situation.
Me
April 28th, 2011
11:28 am
Caleb Queen is a cancer.
Rooster
April 28th, 2011
11:33 am
I wish some one would call Richt out in a press conference (Mcgarity) and say if you don’t do this or that then your fired.
Cobb Dawg
April 28th, 2011
11:34 am
Kudos to Richt for continuing to try and motivate this guy. Not that Ealey deserves any more chances — but Richt is leaving the door open for him. Important time in a young man’s life, when he decides if he’s going to finally grow up and take responsibility for himself. Hope he can turn the corner because I still think we need him.
It's Time for a Change
April 28th, 2011
11:38 am
He needs to start playing football like he wants to be there and shut his mouth and do what he’s told to do and expected to do. He has been almost as big a disappointment as King as been. Almost, but not quite.
NCDawg
April 28th, 2011
11:39 am
Hasn’t Georgia already commited the #3 to a incoming freshman?
gomdawg
April 28th, 2011
11:41 am
Simple Grow up and make something for yourself or lay down and do nothing. You’re choice. I hope you make the right one. Georgia needs you GOOD LUCK
Athens= God's Country
April 28th, 2011
11:43 am
Rooster
Go away… forever. You are not a Dawg. Please go root for another team.
Good article Bill. I really think Malcome is going to turn heads. The kid looks enormous and fast. I sure wouldn’t want to tackle him. Malcome and Crowell in ‘11.
Sad to say, but #3 and #4 have been given way too many chances. I just don’t think that they want it. I hope I’m wrong.
gomdawg
April 28th, 2011
11:44 am
Make Georgia proud and do the right thing you give 110% and your life will change.
BMDPD
April 28th, 2011
11:45 am
Hey, I am all for Ealey, but I am afraid he will mess up again. Gosh, I wish these kids truly understood what they are throwing away. Even if he gets to the NFL, he will probably find trouble. It really does sadden me.
saban
April 28th, 2011
11:55 am
Ealy represents the best of Georgia football. A loser surrounded by a coaching staff that couldn`t coach a little league baseball team.
Richt still recruiting the penal system in Florida?
Choakdawg just bought a krispy kreme franchise in Athens.
And in 2011 another Fulmer Cup for the dawgs along with 3 wins.
OkieDawg
April 28th, 2011
11:58 am
Recently, AJC reported that Dexter Moody stated he had talked to Washaun. Washaun told Moody he wanted this year to be his last year in college. He wanted to play well and hopefully go pro. Wonder how that is going to work out for him? Moody and Ealey were together at Emanuel. That must have been a nightmare. UGA shouldn’t have stopped cutting ties with just Moody. I wish Rivals and Scout gave character stars.
Teasley51
April 28th, 2011
12:00 pm
He has been so frustrating…dont know what his problems may be…time to solve them though!
Rooster
April 28th, 2011
12:01 pm
Athens=God Country, I am a dawg. I just dont think it is right for a head coach to single out players in the media at any time. That just opens the door to articles like this that constantly run down a player.
GeoffDawg
April 28th, 2011
12:03 pm
It is uncharacteristic but I wonder if this is indicative of the new, tougher program he’s trying to cultivate. Maybe we’ll start seeing public embarrassment used as a discipline tool more often. Spurrier certainly never shies away from it.
Chizik
April 28th, 2011
12:10 pm
Hey Saban, We will win the Fulmer Cup AND the iron bowl, again! Get used to being the 3rd best team in Alabama.
Dawg79
April 28th, 2011
12:11 pm
Yeah not sure what to think of this, out of character for Coach. But deserved by Ealey, damn this kid is high maintenance. May be FUBAR.
Athens= God's Country
April 28th, 2011
12:15 pm
Well Rooster. I don’t think it is okay to come on to the blogs and leave nothing but negative comments. Smile buddy! Its great to be a Dawg!
Saban
Why are you on here saying silly things? There are bigger fish to fry in Tuscaloosa. Why don’t you go help your community? God knows, they could use every bit of it.
YoungDawg
April 28th, 2011
12:24 pm
WOW! LOVE IT! SO now Ealey has two choices! Shape up! OR Ship out to GA Southern!
Columbus Dawg
April 28th, 2011
12:25 pm
Geoff, I have not thought about it that way but I think you have nailed it. Coach Richt has talked about the respect that he has for Spurrier as a coach, so borrowing that tactic from him is not far fetched. I like it. Since Spurrier left UF, I have read some things he has said, and I too have a new found respect for Ole’ Stevie. Spurrier’s hate for UGA goes back to his playing days in his Heisman year when Dooley’s Dawgs, mostly Bill Stanfill whupped up on him and Stanfill sacked Spurrier a few times in that game, someone said Stanfill asked “Did I step on your dress, Stevie”? That’s just good old college football rivalry right there, and when Spurrier got in the UF job, he set his sights on getting revenge on the Dawgs, and I hate to say it but he did in a big way. As far as Richt and Ealey goes, I say whatever works. I know that the biggest part of the Dawg faithful want to see Ealey do well, and if he does then so does UGA’s running game. Go Dawgs!!!
DawginLex
April 28th, 2011
12:25 pm
saban
Get some new material or shutup
Even the trolls are complaining
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WDE
April 28th, 2011
12:26 pm
Rooster great aren’t you one of the very ones always talking about how CMR can’t make the tough decisions? That is is too soft etc…now he’s being too hard…the Bear couldn’t please you…
YoungDawg
April 28th, 2011
12:27 pm
WOW! Ealey has two choices! Shape up! OR Ship out to GA Southern!
Uga IX
April 28th, 2011
12:27 pm
Rocks, Box
1eyedJack
April 28th, 2011
12:31 pm
Unusual for Coach Richt to call a player out publicly. Probably wishes he’d just take a hint and a hike.
ca dawg
April 28th, 2011
12:34 pm
this is definitely out of character for richt–rarely do you see him call a kid out in the media. hope it works; i think ealey is our best returning back, and that we’re going to need him to step up this year if we’re going to be a good football team.
Win P.
April 28th, 2011
12:37 pm
Take my hat off to coach Richt This sends a message to incoming players as well as existing. To wear the uniform and play for UGA is a privilege and not a birthright.
wolfman
April 28th, 2011
12:39 pm
If private instruction doesn’t work, maybe he has no choice but to take the public route.
Tom
April 28th, 2011
12:39 pm
The only surprise to the folks down at McKinney’s Pond is that he lasted this long. No way has he ‘legitimately’ stayed academically eligible, either.
GeoffDawg
April 28th, 2011
12:44 pm
I agree that Spurrier’s issues with Georgia were definitely personal but that doesn’t mean you can’t borrow a few tricks from the evil genius. Even if that is the way CMR is going, I still don’t think it’s something you throw out there willy-nilly. Just for the repeat offenders that threaten to drag down the performance of the team because they can’t grow up and act like adults.
They’re getting prepared as well for life after football and they’ve got to learn that sometimes your screwups have serious consequences. You never know but if this was more prevalent the last few years, players like Montez Robinson may still be on the team. I guess you could say I would use it as a last resort but would definitely not be afraid to throw it out there if internal measures keep failing.
McDawg
April 28th, 2011
12:45 pm
Ealey is our best back and can be All-SEC if he works at it
Win P.
April 28th, 2011
12:49 pm
Cobb Dog I disagree, UGA can lose without help from Ealey. Any benefit Ealey might have contributed to UGA is offset by his conduct on and off the football field. Were he a piece of residental property with a mortage, then he would be classified as “under water”.
WDE
April 28th, 2011
12:49 pm
McDawg agree that he can be…but that last part “if he works at it” is the key part of the statement with his effort so far its not looking good.
Brandon Spikes
April 28th, 2011
12:51 pm
Washaun saw this in his dreams last night:
http://sportsnation.espn.go.com/fans/Edearl37#/fans/Edearl37/albums/images
TBone
April 28th, 2011
1:08 pm
I’m no expert by any stretch of the imagination but Ealey doesn’t seem to have the vision a good back needs to separate himself from the pack. I’ve seen him follow blockers to the bitter end; not using the block to find a hole and busting through it to day light. I think he’sa tough runner but he needs to find that elusiveness to be more help for the Dawgs.
No Brandon Spikes
April 28th, 2011
1:15 pm
He didn’t see that, because you gouged his eyes out!
Hatch Attack
April 28th, 2011
1:22 pm
@youngdawg-I doubt Coach Monken would take WE.
7576DAWG
April 28th, 2011
1:22 pm
Spot on Bill
When you raise kids with morals, ethics , integrity and other value such as respect for your parents and adult authority it is hard to believe all kids are not raised like that. Most kids in the 50’s and 60,s had this up bringing. Starting in the wild 70’s with a lot least values and a huge increase in single parenthood respect for your elders became more of putting kids on the same level as adults. CMR had to realize that all kids are not raised the way he raised his kids and with the changing times being able to establish authority from the start takes a strong will and more lake SPURRIER OR SABAN approach . There is no doubt who is in charge and it is my way or the high way , PERIOD. McGarity knows that discipline has been CMR’s biggest problem and is trying to change it before it is too late.
CMR is a very good coach and if McGarity can put a lot of Spurrier and Saban in him he can become great. I’m one who hopes he is successful.
What it will be......
April 28th, 2011
1:34 pm
Mark Richt finding him a new job if he doesnt beat SC and Florida this year with or without Washaun.
sogadog
April 28th, 2011
1:34 pm
Does anyone believe there is anything wrong with Ealey’s hamstring? I suspect Ealey is just pouting about the discipline CMR is instilling in him and faking the hamstring injury.
It is time for Ealey to grow up, be a man, take responsibility, work hard at practice and in the classroom. If he does all this, he could be a first or second round draft pick. If he doesnt, he will likely end up living in a dumpster someday. I truly hope he can get his life together.
Tide roll
April 28th, 2011
1:37 pm
Didn’t Richt blow off a pre-season practice last year and head to N. Carolina to see his kid play? Would someone please confirm this. What does he think, the players don’t notice this? Why doesn’t Richt address these shortcomings? The guy still thinks he was right in kicking a field goal vs. Central Florida on the Dawgs opening drive in the Liberty bowl. Scary.
The Ghost of Wally Butts
April 28th, 2011
1:39 pm
Hope Ealey can make it…..dang, who is left to sell Shreveport Bowl jerseys now that E.Bay Green is gone? Somebody has to do it, may as well be Ealey.
Uh, provided that is that we win enough games to make it to Shreveport.
Rooster
April 28th, 2011
1:40 pm
We pay richt 3 million a year and he kicks a field goal on fourth and inches. If anyone needs to be thrown under the bus publically, it is Richt. Come on McGarity call Richt out in a press conference. But we still love him.
wolfman
April 28th, 2011
1:41 pm
Ealey: “Since I can’t run in this state, I’ll run my mouth!”
Tom
April 28th, 2011
1:42 pm
And if not for those field goals, Tide roll, UGA gets shutout in a bowl for the first time in history.
Booyah.
roughrider
April 28th, 2011
1:44 pm
I think Richt is fed up with Ealey’s b.s.
dope dawg
April 28th, 2011
1:47 pm
has ealey passed a drug test?
admiral
April 28th, 2011
1:48 pm
“The question is whether he can overcome the biggest obstacle — himself.”
Well said.
Brandon Spikes
April 28th, 2011
1:49 pm
Stop the critisizm of Richt, we hope he stays forever!
Will
April 28th, 2011
1:49 pm
The bottom line to this sad story is that the Dream Teamer is going to be the starter and the other backs will only be used to spell him. That’s life. Everyone cannot be a starter, everyone cannot be a significant contributor.
Both Ealey and King are sad, but important reminders, that recruiting splendid athletes does not always equate to becoming splendid team players. If it did, Coach Richt would have a boat load full of championships and appearances in BCS Bowls.
It’s the down side to recruiting four and five star rated high schoolers. Sometimes they believe they are so gifted and have always been so dominate that all they need to do to line up and play the game. They can’t be coached because they believe there is nothing to teach them. If you think I believe you should not recruit four and five star athletes, you misunderstand my comments. Most turn out as expected (maybe not as NFL players but at least as good, servicable college team members) but a significant number do not for a number of variables, one being the one I speak to.
You can take a good football player and teach him to be a great football player. You can take some great athletes and teach them to be great football players. You cannot teach some great athletes anything.
A perfect example of great athletes versus great players is Francouer and McCann. Jeff was as gifted a athlete as I ever saw but he could not be coached into becoming a great baseball player. He simply could, or would, not buy into the notion that he had to learn to be as gifted a baseball player as he was an athlete. Brian is an athlete who has become a great baseball player by learning how to play baseball, a much different and more difficult task than simply using your God given talent to play baseball.
Kyle Davies is another example. Nothing on God’s green earth could convince Kyle or his father Hiram that Kyle needed to learn how to be a better baseball player in order to thrive in the major leagues because they both believed that Kyle was a great baseball pitcher. Again, being a splendidly gifted athlete does not always equate to being a splendid team player.
Ironically, both Jeff and Kyle are playing out the end of their lost careers in Kansas City. Kyle’s ERA continues to hover around 6.0. I know, Jeff is currently hitting around .300 – let’s check back on January 1, 2012 to see if either of these two are still on anyone’s major league roster.
Doug
April 28th, 2011
1:59 pm
Flat out bizarre Richt throwing Ealey under the bus for a missed block, when it was a cut block, Ealey did cut his guy on that play, flattened him, ice age decision maker Murray held onto the ball for so long he got sacked. Mr. Panic messed up again at the end of a game, A. Murray.
Can’t blame all 27 of Murray’s sacks on Ealey. The guy just panics, can’t decide, sits in the pocket all day. Got sacked 2x more than Joe Cox, who couldn’t run.
In fact, if Richt’s blaming players, why the silence on Murray’s 4 turonover disaster against Florida?
Havn’t heard Richt EVER call out Murray for that disaster.
Why the blatant favoritism?
Harvey Updyke
April 28th, 2011
2:02 pm
Roll damn tide!
G'Vegas Dawg
April 28th, 2011
2:05 pm
Doug – maybe it’s because A. Murray hasn’t been arrested, been a cancer to the team with his attitude, and was able to be counted on. You are obviously showing your football ignorance when you think that was suppossed to be a cut block. It may have looked like an attempted cut block becuase Washun was diving after him once he was toasted…
Thomas
April 28th, 2011
2:05 pm
Let me break down the Arkansas game for you, watched the replay a bunch of times.
Murray had 15 rushes in that game for almost no yards.
Murray got sacked 6 times in that game.
This was the same O-Line and RB’s Joe Cox had, and Cox only got sacked 9 times in 2009.
Murray got sacked 6 times, in this one game.
Same O-Line as Cox.
Same RB’s as Cox.
Different QB.
Thomas
April 28th, 2011
2:09 pm
Bobo put the responsibility on Murray for that play.
Bobo said Murray held onto the ball to long on that play.
Richt needs to review the play.
Bobo was furious with Murray after that game, and shalacked Murray in the interviews for holding onto the ball too long.
Bobo was dead on.
Rick S
April 28th, 2011
2:09 pm
Would it not be great to be able to blog about the positive things going on with the UGA Football Program. Hopefully after the 2011 season we will be able to write about positive things with Georgia!
sldkfjslk
April 28th, 2011
2:10 pm
This is why Mark Richt should be fired. He throws players under the bus for his own and his coaches failures. The alleged “decision not to block” was right here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSHLJeeHvww
What coach in their right mind puts a running back in one-on-one blocking with a defensive end? Ealey went low to make a block on a guy who outweighed him by nearly 60 pounds and they guy made a good play sidestepping the block and went on to hit Murray. This was a flat out coaching mistake. Bad call for the blocking scheme. That happens though. What makes it worse is when you try to through one of your players under the bus. He did the same thing with Caleb King a few years ago and he’ll do the same thing with Crowell if we don’t figure out he’s just making excuses for his own mistakes and fire him before he gets the chance.
Ray Golf
April 28th, 2011
2:12 pm
Richt has been throwing Ealey under the bus since he arrived in Athens, why stop now? But he still loves him, that’s got to be comforting.
Bill isn’t Washaun’s biggest fan either, because he writes negatively about him every chance he gets.
dawgfacedboy
April 28th, 2011
2:13 pm
My coach in college once said “this game was here before you got here and it will be a looooong time after your gone. We’ll win with you or without you, your choice.”
If he stays then he needs to man up and run like his hair is on fire. If he leaves, so be it.
G'Vegas Dawg
April 28th, 2011
2:14 pm
Thomas – I wish it was that simple. Did you take into account the points scored off of turnovers in 09? Did you look at the 3 and outs that the defense got in 09? Did you look at the field position that the defense left the team in in 09? As far as your observations regarding the personell, you are dead on, but, there’s a whole lot more that goes into it than that.
GeoffDawg
April 28th, 2011
2:14 pm
Doug – WTH are you talking about? You could make a valid argument that there’s no other player in the country you’d rather build a team around next year than Murray. Thank Heavens personnel decisions aren’t left up to your discerning eye for talent.
Crush
April 28th, 2011
2:16 pm
So Crowell is the man “who looks to be the next great SEC running back” ? He has not played a down and the Blawg has already said he is ” the next great SEC running back” ? You guys are really dumb. Ealy and King were supposed to be “the next great SEC running back” and they are now getting blasted by UGA fans. What makes you think Crowell is any different? From what I have seen, he looks like another youngster that will come in and think he is the man. He won’t bust his ass in the weight room like it is going to take to be the “next great SEC running back.” This same article will be getting posted by Bill in two years, but it will be about Crowell. Ya’ll kill me.
Rooster
April 28th, 2011
2:22 pm
Yeah Bill writes more negatively about Ealey than any other writer. What’s it going to be, Bill? Will you please one day write something positive about Ealey or are you just a Richt wannabe.
Rooster
April 28th, 2011
2:25 pm
Crowell is a bigger block whiffer than all georgia’s backs combined. Just watch the under armour game from this year and you will see. I wonder if Crowell will get the Ole Richt favoritism for all the whiffs he commits.
Jeff Dantzler
April 28th, 2011
2:26 pm
How you can blame a freshman QB for anything that happened after the season Murray had is beyond me. Did he make mistakes? Sure. He’s a freshman playing in the NFL’s Farm League. Saying he had 15 rushes for zero yards is the dumbest statistic in football. He got sacked (a lot) in that game. Some of those were his fault. But he was also our best threat to run the ball most of the time, our only threat to pass it, and played 4 games without the best offensive talent in the conference.
NotaDawg, but...
April 28th, 2011
2:26 pm
A couple of you guys got it right: You don’t do things right some of the time; you gotta do things right ALL of the time. #3 doesn’t seem to understand this. That’s the first thing he needs to change….
Jackson
April 28th, 2011
2:28 pm
Ealey outscored Caleb 6 to 1 in touchdowns last season. Can you imagine the lack of production if Ealey jets to another team? Caleb scored 2 touchdowns, the whole year. Ealey had 11.
Ealey also averages 5.5 yards per carry at Georgia, which is higher than Herschel Walker’s average.
Ealey also averages the same td to carry ratio as Walker, a td every 20 touches.
The difference?
Dooley gave Herschel 35 carries a game, Richt gets Ealey 13 carries a game.
Jif
April 28th, 2011
2:31 pm
Murray got 14 carries for 9 yards against Arkansas. 1/2 yard a carry.
Ealey got over 4 yards a carry.
Why was Richt calling running plays for Murray running the ball 14 times when he only got 9 yards instead of handing the ball to Ealey, who got over 4 a carry?
Makes no sense.
DMR
April 28th, 2011
2:33 pm
Richt’s leash is pretty short in many people’s opinion. Ealey has been a problem for Richt for the last year and a half. Something tells me this kid just won’t grow up. Richt has to turn this program around. Many people think that is about winning and losing. I think it has more to do with discipline and effort and character. If Ealey doesn’t have it, Richt cannot ignore it. Even if it means a loss or two more. The Tressel situation makes me more comfortable with allowing Richt the chance to turn this program around by bringing in the right kind of kids and getting rid of the wrong ones.
GeoffDawg
April 28th, 2011
2:36 pm
Jif – you do realize that unlike the NFL, sacks count against a college QB’s rushing total?
SSIgator
April 28th, 2011
2:40 pm
“Richt, who generally is known for building his players up”
Should read:
“Richt, who generally is known for kissing up to his players”
or
“Richt, who generally is known for posting bail for his players”
Michael G.
April 28th, 2011
2:41 pm
Having grown up in Emanuel County and having family on the ECI teams both Ealey and Moody were on; I know the character of both these kids. And the fact that both kids have repeatedly gotten into trouble surprises no one down here. There is a running bet that within 5 years of their graduation from E.C.I., both of these kids will end up at the Georgia State Prison in Reidsville.
Carl Spackler
April 28th, 2011
2:43 pm
@DawginLex…appreciate your view point, but I have to disagree being that #3 has been here two years and hasn’t closed out the position…I think he is better than what a lot of folks on this site believe…he a tough physical runner and did so behind a suspect line last year…sure he fumbled and was a knot head concerning driving, but when CMR put on that dog and pony show with the empty RB position, well maybe that was more than a 19/20 year old kid could stand (BTW, didn’t his turn out to be an NCAA infraction…everyone makes mistakes)…watched clips of Crowell and he had one heck of an O-line opening holes for him…he’s kind of on the small size, going 190, but maybe he’s tough running inside the tackles…so in closing, I still would like to see him transfer for HIS sake, but would also love to have him stick around for UGA’s sake…
UGASlobberknocker
April 28th, 2011
2:43 pm
To all Bama and Auburn fans in Alabama who come on this blog …we can beat on each other another day..Today I am sending out my thoughts and prayers to all Alabamans on this board . I hope you and your families are safe and sound after the awful storms. God Bless you all. Even tide roll.
Jif
April 28th, 2011
2:43 pm
Leave it up to Richt to figure out a way to underuse a RB averaging more yards per carry than Herschel Walker.
Here’s a highlight from Ealey’s 5 td game, the guy’s a gamer, give him the ball 20x, and UGA has never lost a gem:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tufY0kxrKwU&feature=related
Ealey’s the best back to ever run at UGA.
Mack
April 28th, 2011
2:44 pm
tHE QUESTION IS
WHY DOES rICHT KEEP RUBBING HIS KEY qb & rb THE WRONG WAY?
mett, gray, ealey?
UGASlobberknocker
April 28th, 2011
2:45 pm
Even Saban’s hatin isnt getting me riled up today. @Saban,, I hope all is well.
Jackson
April 28th, 2011
2:46 pm
Ealey broke ALL of Herschel Walker’s record in high school.
Ealey averages more yards per carry, and the same td per carry as Walker did at Georgia, overall, Ealey’s been more productive than Walker in these 2 areas, which are the only 2 Ealey can control. Ealey also has a way of winning games when he gets the ball 20 times or more. Won 100%.
Ceasar
April 28th, 2011
2:49 pm
Ealey is so dumb he can’t pass the Ebonics class!!
@Mack
April 28th, 2011
2:50 pm
Whaaaaaaat?
The only person doing any bad rubbing was Mettinberger..on that chick from Valdosta. Gray was not a D1 QB and Ealey’s issues are outlined above.
Pls , lets have an IQ test for this blog to keep people like Mack off
Boo is a beast!
April 28th, 2011
2:50 pm
I’ve lost faith in Caleb and Ealey is on thin ice…so it is clearly a good time for the two freshman to make their marks. Crowell and Boo will be one helluva pari next season.
GeoffDawg
April 28th, 2011
2:50 pm
Jif – “Ealey’s the best back to ever run at UGA”. You just made me literally LOL. Thanks for the mid-afternoon laugh.
UGASlobberknocker
April 28th, 2011
2:51 pm
Ealey hasnt shown his HS stuff in college, cant catch, wont block and cant stay out of trouble. It is no wonder he isnt playing. Hes lucky he is still on the team.
Greg
April 28th, 2011
2:52 pm
Maybe it is easier to display this new-found “tough love” thing when you have inked Crowell? As Dana Carvey’s “Church Lady” used to say…”isn’t that conVENient”
Vote For Pedro
April 28th, 2011
2:53 pm
First!
I'll be go to he$$
April 28th, 2011
2:54 pm
Here we go CMR makes a statement to hold a player accountable and the same trolls that accuse him of not holding them accountable, now moan that he is throwing them under the bus…to hide his own mistakes…trolls you need new material.
Destin Dawg
April 28th, 2011
2:54 pm
Saban is a techie who gets on the computer when his parents are gone or sleeping…. I don’t know about Tide Troll.. .. but prayers sent to all the good people all over who were hit by the tornado…..
eltrompoDAWGSfan
April 28th, 2011
2:56 pm
As the famous quote goes, Ealey, “it’s time to nut up or shut up.”
Tom
April 28th, 2011
2:57 pm
I think Ealey’s been done with Richt for a long time. Some guys don’t respond to coaches that don’t reward productivity.
Don’t think Ealey will re-instate Richt.
Richt missed his chance.
Tom
April 28th, 2011
2:59 pm
I think Coach Richt thought he’d fix everything when Mettenberger left.
Looks like Ealey is Coach Richt’s new Mettenberger.
Boy, was Coach Richt ever wrong last year?
After Mettenberger left, the team only won 6 games, imagine how bad it will get if Ealey leaves, Coach Richt might go 4-8 without any receivers or backs.
how2fish
April 28th, 2011
3:05 pm
UGASlobberknocker said it first but I would like to add my best wishes and prayers to all the folks of Alabama no matter if they pull for Bama or Auburn…best of luck recovering from yesterdays terrible storms. and I’m not forgetting the rest of the nation either, it was very disturbing to watch the news and see many of the places I spent time in my youth, Florence and Huntsville Al, Ringgold Ga to name a couple take that terrible pounding. Best wishes to all.
WDE
April 28th, 2011
3:07 pm
Tom who is your team, it can’t be the Dogs.
GeoffDawg
April 28th, 2011
3:13 pm
Tom’s a techie. Been posting rubbish for years.
dawgfacedboy
April 28th, 2011
3:24 pm
Thomas you are comparing a 5th year senior and a RS Frosh. You can’t expect the same level of decision making when the former has 3 years more experience.
dawgfacedboy
April 28th, 2011
3:25 pm
What are the odds that Ealey transfers at this point? Summer?
barneyb
April 28th, 2011
3:34 pm
Caleb King & Washaun Ealey are wasting 2 scholarship slots in Athens…cut them both loose
UCF fan
April 28th, 2011
3:47 pm
Ealey and King would be third and fourth on our depth chart after Latavious Murray and Brynn Harvey (you know…the guy who ran over your D at the Liberty Bowl and his backup). Y’all better hope Crowell’s as good as he’s supposed to be and Malcome’s ready to handle the rock.
Eagle Dawg
April 28th, 2011
3:52 pm
Are you kidding @Tide Roll? You are comparing a father attending his son’s football game to a rowdy egotistical arrogant kid who thinks the world owes him something? I think you missed the point. You must not have kids and if you do – God bless ‘em.
Bill
April 28th, 2011
4:00 pm
Quick now, Bill………who was Herschel Walker’s backup?
Blackberry Cobbler
April 28th, 2011
4:10 pm
CMR also has a LOT to prove.
He’s failed and dissappointed at his job as much as Ealey has his.
I’d like to hear CMR admit that HE has a lot to prove to the fans.
Snoop Dawg
April 28th, 2011
4:20 pm
At this point, it’s best for Ealey and UGA football to go their separate ways. Ealey is not serious, probably immature, and has been coached up enough to get it before he graduates. Plus, now he has been thrown under the bus and run over by da Preacha Man. For the UGA, team spirit would probably improve with Ealey gone. Ealey also encumbers a scholarship. So, Waushaun, Georgia Southern needs a running back and you can be a star down there….
Cela.
MacDog
April 28th, 2011
4:48 pm
I think Richt has a lot to prove before Ealey even decides to PRACTICE, much less play a game. Richt has to earn back Ealey’s respect after losing it. Not sure Richt will get to see Ealey run the ball again in a Georgia uniform, but will see him again in the SEC.
SS Enter
April 28th, 2011
4:53 pm
Right on MacGod.
Richt has blown it so many times with Ealey:
Benching Ealey after TO, but letting Murray start after COMMITING 5x more turnovers
Not getting Ealey more reps when he proved himself early
Falsely targetting & accusing Ealey of not working out hard enough, from watching a video
The whole recruiting Crowell dibacle, lining up Crowell in the backfield while Ealey was the starter showed lack of respect
Naming Crowell starter next season, before Crowell worked out or practiced.
Richt’s in Ealey’s doghouse, for sure, don’t know if Richt can get himself out of this mess, looks worse than his failed relationship with Gray.
Paddy
April 28th, 2011
4:53 pm
Ealey does not need to start. By his own admission, he came back to UGA to improve his draft stock! He didn’t say what sport. He just needs to be on the team so the NFL will take him in the 1st round. You do not have to block in the NFL, everbody knows that!!!!!
SS Enter
April 28th, 2011
4:55 pm
Ealey might just take his talents to LSU and join a QB with a winning record, Zach Mettenberger.
MacDog
April 28th, 2011
4:57 pm
Ealey’s gonna beat Emmit Smith’s records in the NFL, just like he beat Herschel Walker’s in High School.
MacDog
April 28th, 2011
5:00 pm
Richt lost a lot of locker room cred when he threw Mettenberger under the bus. Never recovered. Then Gray. Now Ealey? Richt’s losing cred with players, and a lot of Georgia players have seen what Ealey can do when he gets the football.
Richt’s lost his lockeroom.
CHDawg
April 28th, 2011
5:10 pm
Guys,
Think back to the last two seasons and you will realize how much better shape we are in now. Our depth is superb, so I would find something else to be anxious about. Malcome showed serious sparks of SEC power on GDay, and that was backed up by the coaches saying he ran that way on the scout team last year. He was also hurt. He looks like he will be our best TB in some time to me. King, Ealey, and Thomas are another year older, stronger and faster, and if you will think back you will remember that one or two were suspended, hurt, or in the fumbling doghouse all of last year! If they simply stop fumbling, stay out of trouble, and stay healthy they will have better years (assuming the line opens holes). Crowell is a wild card–it is possible he could make an impact as a freshman. The competition should make them all much better, so barring major issues we should be good at TB in ‘11.
CHDawg
April 28th, 2011
5:17 pm
Macdog, when Mett lied to CMR after the situation Mett created (admittedly he was a kid), for which he well could have been on the chain gang, CMR would not have any credibility anywhere if he had let it go. Gray made the choice to leave because he realized he wasn’t going to play. Richt gave him plenty of opportunities. Ealey can still win the Heisman. All he has to do is stay out of trouble, start working like there is no tomorrow, and then go out and rack up 2000 yards next season with less than four fumbles. None of his problems were caused by CMR.
Macdog = Tom = Cran , etc, etc etc.
April 28th, 2011
5:22 pm
Atleast come up with some new material.
This what makes me ROTFL
April 28th, 2011
5:53 pm
Just a couple of years ago UGA fans were foaming at the
mouth over their 2 new ALL SEC, ALL WORLD, ALL UNIVERSE
CONQUERING RB’s: Caleb King and Washan Ealy.
UGA blog lit up in gleeful pandemonium when each “barely” made it over the
NCAA minimum requirements, and made it to Athens via UGA’s infamous
and dubious “Special Admissions” program.
And now, the VERY SAME UGA fans use all manner of vile descriptions to
throw both under the bus, with descriptions like:
“Ealy is a “cancer” to the program
(Yes it’s shocking somoene would write that, but hey, no surprise since its from UGA fans)
Dump him
Kick him out
Run him off
He’s a stain on the program
Pull his scholly
And many other similar comments.
A great many UGA fans, by their own example, are real P’s of S.
Why would ANY recruit want to go to UGA,
when the fans are really just a bunch of redneck “customers?”
red&silver
April 28th, 2011
7:07 pm
Richt has to earn Ealy’s respect??? Are you guys serious??? That’s the problem if he is even thinking like that. As far as King and Ealy go saw both play in HS and King wasn’t the same as he was at Parkview and Ealy comes from the lowest classification in GA.I wasn’t impressed by their senior years at all.
Roy
April 28th, 2011
7:27 pm
When will Richt start looking for running backs instead of passblockers for Murray? King got 2 td’s, Ealey got 11, why did Bobo start King over Ealey? Wanted a passblocker for Murray.
How did that work out?
6-7.
7-0 against teams with losing records.
0-6 against teams with winning records.
Might try letting the RUNNING BACKS RUN the football.
Just a thought.
59bulldawg
April 28th, 2011
9:19 pm
Man I hope he can. We need him.
truedawg
April 28th, 2011
10:48 pm
I agree this does sound like a move the “ol’ ball coach” would do. CMR is a fan of him. I think this doesn’t come from as much of Ealy’s play as his attitude. I think coming off last season with a lack of hustle in practice says alot, missing runs etc. not giving 100% . I think blocking is CMR’s code word for do what your supposed to do. That play wasn’t what lost the game, the D lettin Mallet pas down the field. it wasn’t the O in SC game it was the d not stoping the run.
I believe Ealy has the talent to be one of the best ever. But he needs to focus and realize he’s just a part of the TEAM. Look at him after a good run and you see him excited, but when the game is over and the team has loss, he is still smiling, he is not watching the game when he’s not in it. I hope he gets it together. We need him, Even if Crowell does well, what if he goes down due to injury?
Get it together, focus! we need you. GO DAWGS..not CMR, not Crowell, not Ealy…but DAWGS!!
cmac22
April 28th, 2011
10:51 pm
Should’ve dumped this terd a long time ago!
Maconbulldog
April 28th, 2011
11:17 pm
GUYS!! HAS Anyone stop to think CMR is calling him out the most to light a fire under his rear end? I would be fired up if some FRESHmeat(that is freshman for you who dont get it ) was getting all this hype and maybe even taking my spot to run the ball against Bosie!!!!! I’d be angry . Remeber the KY game Ealey was a man ON FIRE….what happend I don’t know. Dont jump on this KID just yet not too long on ago we all loved him. Now if this is true about what I am hearing him wanting to improve his Draft stock, I will say this he aint READY at all . I am pulling for Ealey to do right and hope he does. Until than I see Boo Ken Malcome being the man unless Crowell comes in ans shows out during the summer. Everyone in Alabama be safe tonight . GO DAWGS SIC EM!
Lenny
April 28th, 2011
11:17 pm
Just another star Richt seems to mismanage. Richt has a hard time with players who out-perform his favorites, and usually figures out ways to get them to transfer, since Richt’s favorite can’t out-perform these guys.
Mettenberger & Gray learned what happens when you outshine Murray, goodbye.
Ealey is learning the same thing.
Bart
April 28th, 2011
11:23 pm
I just don’t think backs come along too often like Ealey. Besides Moreno, there really hasn’t been a running back at Georgia in 30 years that challenged Herschel Walker type numbers. Ealey has a better per carry average than Herschel Walker, the back many consider to be the best who ever played in college ball. True, Moreno got a td every 14 carries, better than Herschel’s 1 per 20, but Ealey got a td every 14 carries in 2010, just like Moreno averaged. Ealey’s going to rewrite the record books in the NFL, just don’t think he’ll be at Georgia another season, might be gone in a few weeks.
Bart
April 28th, 2011
11:31 pm
Word in the locker room, is Richt favors the Bible thumpers, even if they stink on the field.
Macobulldog
April 28th, 2011
11:49 pm
@Bart “Word in the locker room, is Richt favors the Bible thumpers, even if they stink on the field.”
where do you get your info from sir??
RED DOG 77
April 29th, 2011
1:36 am
Mabe this public spanking is what it takes to get Washaun’s attention. I hope so, the kid is extremely talented, really a good kid, just taking a little longer than we thought to hit his stride. Me? well I’m 100% pulling for Washaun………….and I wish him all the best……..and by the way, those of you who would throw the young man under the bus, just how well were you doing at his age? Remember folks, he is a college kid, and mabe now that he has seen how not to do it, in 2011 he might just be a pleasant surprise………betcha all you stone throwers would be the first to stand up and cheer!………..GATA……..Washaun!! show’em what you’re made of……….RED
trupert
April 29th, 2011
7:29 am
I asked that question about Crowells blocking ability and Richt responded just as it’s being reported here but he also went on to say that there were two receivers breaking open and if the back picks up the block, Murray probabily makes the play.
I think Richt’s looking out for UGA’s and Ealeys best interest and this is his way of saying, Ealey, this is your last chance. I hope it works. I’m pulling for Ealey.
Bart
April 29th, 2011
7:53 am
If you look at all the Richt appointed “leaders”, they’re all Bible thumpers, Murray, Robinson, and Charles and Ray Drew leading the dream team come to mind. Richt has said in interviews he feels like this year something “spiritual” is going on. If being spiritual won games, BYU & Baylor would be National Champs every year.
Bart
April 29th, 2011
7:57 am
If you carry a Bible around, go to Richt’s church a lot, and stay out of trouble, got a good chance of becoming one of Richt’s favorites, regardless of how you play on the field. Thing is, Richt was the #1 partyer at Miami in college, I don’t know why he favors sainsts over ballers. Ealey’s just another guy who reminds Richt of his own past at Miami.
Big Dawg
April 29th, 2011
7:58 am
Yes I too hope this straightens Mr. Ealey out, but one thing my fellow Dawgs unless we get this problem on our offensive and defensive lines straightened out. It doesn’t matter how good the QB, RBs, LBs, DBs and receivers are. Football is won in the trenches, it is just that simple. Championships are won on the offensive and defensive lines. Yes talented one of a kind players can make a difference on an occasional basis, but to be a consistent winner you have to have the big ugglies playing at a very high level. Lets face it we haven’t had that for the last two plus years some of that was due to injuries, guys quitting football, bad attitudes etc. But anyway I will be pulling for my Dawgs as I have for as long as I can remember— 1959 is my earliest memories as my father listened on WRGA on Saturdays to the games. Sir Francis was something.
Go Dawgs
Bart
April 29th, 2011
8:10 am
Truth is, as long as you have a guy like Murray, Joe Terishinski and Joe Cox at QB, it won’t matter who runs the ball, you’re just gonna keep losing ball games.
Bart
April 29th, 2011
8:12 am
Richt’s not ever going to commit to running the football, he can’t scheme that, neither can Bobo.
That’s why Ealey likely transfers.
Richt’s onwe of the last guys still trying to win the SEC trowing the ball. Richt still thinks it’s like it was when Spurrier was at Florida.
It’s not. Even Spurrier changed.
Winners adapt.
crossdawg
April 29th, 2011
8:29 am
Cromwell better have his stuff ready. Ealey will likely thug up before opening day & leave it with him.
josh
April 29th, 2011
8:33 am
Ealey will be the best player UGA has this year if Richt lets him play. But knowing Richt he will not play him and in turn lose his job this year! Richt doesnt have it in him to run this team like it should be! Personally I’m tired of getting on the AJC and reading articles written by morons and then reading comments by grown men saying how this kid is garbage and this kid needs to do this…. etc. Guys GET A LIFE!!!!!!! Dont hold a grudge on kid just because he made it this far and you are sitting on your sofa eating chips and talking about how great you were in high school!
DawginLex
April 29th, 2011
8:44 am
Hey Bart, you idiot, this is for you straight from Coach richt last night in Macon.
http://www.macon.com/2011/04/29/1542331/richt-gets-feisty-at-tour-stop.html
It Ain't Rocket Science
April 29th, 2011
8:57 am
CMR has tried almost every motivational tool he could with Ealey, no doubt in private. He has tried to appeal to his maturity when it is obvious that Ealey hasn’t got that. I think even CMR, is on his last leg with this young fellow. He is simply trying to prod this kid into becoming a man, and this is his last shot. I don’t know how much more time you can invest in Ealey, when you need to get the other backs experience and with a guy like Malcome on the sidelines, it might be time to pull the trigger on Ealey. Ealey has all the physical skills, but none of the mental skills to succeed, unless he decides to become a team player and leave his ego at the door. A good athelete that figures he can conform when he wants to and is too blind to see he is throwing away his future. That is truely sad.
truedawg
April 29th, 2011
9:07 am
Washan better that Walker? who you kidding???? Really? Lattimore comes close..but only close! BIG difference when you carry 20 times a game and you know it might be a pass coming or run. When Walker ran, every down they knew it was coming, and they couldn’t stop him. I’m sorry but if you are talking about any running back in the same sentence as Walker then you never watch Walker play…
I really think Washan has talent. We’ve seen sparks of greatness. But until we get a college RB every game and not a RB one game and a irresponsible kid the next week, he will never be our go to back. I hope this lights a fire under him the way Gathers had a fire under him. If he gets it together he can be one of the great ones….GO DAWGS!!!!
wiseoldawg
April 29th, 2011
9:11 am
@Bill 4:00 pm Matt Simon and Carnie Norris
Another Losing Season
April 29th, 2011
9:27 am
Same ole stuff…different year.
It Ain't Rocket Science
April 29th, 2011
9:27 am
DawginLex,
I just read that article you referenced and God bless his soul, ole CMR got a little hot under the collar and showed he has emotions, not always centrered and even tempered. (Couldn’t say, he showed he’s got a pair or might get banned, LOL.) I bet his team has seen this side of him before and I bet they will a lot more this year. Like he said, he has been coaching for 25 years and he knows what he is doing.
I think he get’s them going this year, and I think they have a legitimate chance at the SEC east and depending on how they develope, can make a solid go for the SEC title. I know everybody is already inserting some west div. team as the winner, but one never knows. That’s why they play the games on the field.
jWall
April 29th, 2011
9:35 am
Anybody want to read about Mark Richt showing passion?
http://www.macon.com/2011/04/29/1542331/richt-gets-feisty-at-tour-stop.html
1953Dawg
April 29th, 2011
9:41 am
Typical Richt. Throwing a player under the bus to protect what was a terrible play called by his pathetic O.C. BOOBOO. The mastermind called for 2 of the wideouts to go deep when all UGA needed was 4 yards to get a 1st down, and probably win the damn game. When is this guy and his puppet going to ever learn how to call plays in critical situations. THe answer is never, and that’s why he is already sitting up his excuses for I.C. by talking about how backs need to block in his scheme. If he and BoBo had of recruited talented O.L., maybe the backs wouldn’t have to be called on to block so much. Don’t see the backs at Bama worrying about blocking so much in Saban’s smash mouth offense. Richt & BOOBOO need to leave and take their mickey mouse offense with them
UGA Insider
April 29th, 2011
10:32 am
Ealey is in a pickle here. He has told many on the team he wants desperately to have a good season then bolt to the NFL. The NFL dream is the ONLY thing keeping him in Athens. CMR knows this and is kind of using him as a unnecessary punching bag at the moment. Ealey would transfer to GSU but that NFL dream would take a hard hit. What happens in the end I don’t really know. Everyone except CMR is being really quiet. I can’t really get anyone to tell me anything except Ealey is working out with the team and looks in shape. I do think the hamstring thing was a phony and CMR knew it….which may be the reason why CMR is taking some frustration out on the trail.
You are also starting to see the frustration and pressure on CMR at these meetings. McGarity has told the staff that if you go 0-2 then most everyone is gone. Except Todd Grantham who would be named interim head coach for the rest of the season. Chris Peterson is first on the list of replacements from what I hear.
trupert
April 29th, 2011
10:37 am
Bart, I would be intersted in seeing a link to the site where we can see or read where Richt said he feels like something spiritual is going on. I try to keep up, but I must have missed that?
I find it intersting that you would criticze Richts choices of Murray, Robinson, charles and Ray Drew as leaders of the team. Who should Richt replace them with?
John
April 29th, 2011
4:49 pm
This has nothing to do with Washaun and everything to do with CMR promises to Crowell. CMR needs to justify his benching Washaun before the season starts. Why no comments about C. King? How has he not been a bigger disappointment than Washaun? Washaun was the leading rusher on the team…King has steadily regressed since his freshman year.
It Ain't Rocket Science
April 29th, 2011
6:51 pm
Ealey has commited suicide, CMR never threw him under the bus. That kid has had more chances to fly straight and contribute to the team of anybody in the SEC, with the exception of Garcia. Do you think he would still be playing for Saban, Miles, or even the coach at Tech. with what he has tried to get away with?
Jubilation
April 30th, 2011
8:20 am
With Green gone, WashOut Ealey and Caleb Queen are the two biggest thugs in Athens. Get rid of them now.
Buh Bye
April 30th, 2011
8:26 am
“Do you think he would still be playing for Saban, Miles, or even the coach at Tech. with what he has tried to get away with?”
Absolutely not, they would have dismissed Ealey a long time ago.
It Ain't Rocket Science
April 30th, 2011
8:49 am
Buh Bye,
Exactly my point. CMR has given him a lot more chances to reform his ways and he continues to be the same old immature kid, instead of growing up and acting responsibly. I am sure CMR would loved to have seen him turn his life and attitude around as he really does care for these young folks on his team. He did not throw him under the bus, as some say on here. As for CMR always blaming others for UGA’s poor season last year or any time. I believe that is a bogus assumption as well. He has taken full responsibility for his record and stated it numerous times. People that want to hate CMR and UGA will say almost anything to be negative as this and other blogs show. CMR is a decent human being and a good coach in my opinion and he deserves every chance to turn it around this season.
Tallcarl
April 30th, 2011
11:34 am
To the other Carl, you ever heard the saying ‘quitters never win and winners never quit’. The yound man has created his own problem and the coach is only holding him responsable and another coach will not want a quitter on theit team. You may be one that blames his problems on other peopel and runs from a challange but I would not let you on my team.
Tallcarl
April 30th, 2011
11:34 am
sorry about spelling do not have spell check on this computer
jdale
May 3rd, 2011
6:46 pm
I don’t want to see Washaun Ealey fail at Georgia. I believe this man has a bucket full of talent and could make an positive impact on the field this up-coming season. I don’t know why he can’t seem to get it together and become the tailback most thought he would be, but this is the last year he is going have to influence the coaches, the fans and the NFL and make everyone believe he has what it takes.
Washaun take some time and figure out if you want to be remembered a productive back or a failure. You have all the tools to be the best running back in the SEC this year and doing so will go far to erase all the negatives and put you in the position to be recognized by the NFL.
Best of luck,