Fan talk: How many wins gets Mark Richt off the ‘hot seat’?
While we cross our fingers and hope that the widespread rumors of academic casualties prove to be nothing more than midsummer fan paranoia, let’s check some Junkyard Mail …
UPDATE: The bad news about Caleb King is official now. He’s been declared academically ineligible. I’ll have more to say later. …
How many wins do the Dogs need to save Mark Richt's job? (Associated Press)
Frank Johnson writes: Seems like every time I get together with my Bulldog buddies, the subject comes up of Mark Richt being on the proverbial “hot seat” and just how many wins this season it will take to keep his job. Looking at the Dawgs’ schedule, I think anything less than 10 wins will be disappointing and grounds for dismissal. What say you?
Only Greg McGarity can possibly say what number of wins would assure Richt’s return and he might not even have made up his mind at this point. Some folks think an 0-2 start could make it tough for Richt to survive the whole season, but I frankly don’t think that’s even a possibility. He could lose the first two and still turn it around. Surely 10 wins guarantees Richt’s continued employment in Athens, but is there any way a 10-2 regular season could be disappointing? Well, if the two losses were to SEC East rivals South Carolina and Florida, I’m sure there’d be grumbling. Still, 10-2 means Richt isn’t going anywhere. Nine wins seems to be the consensus pick for the minimum Richt needs, but, again, it depends on the losses. If they’re blowouts to top rivals, a nine-win season might only lower the temperature a bit on the hot seat. I have heard people make the case that Richt can survive with just eight wins as long as one of them is over the Gators. What do you think? Even with a victory in Jacksonville, four losses still would mean the Dogs lost to someone they probably ought to beat this year.
Daniel Tuohy writes in response to my “numbers” piece the other day: Hi Bill, I’ve seen this “regression to the mean” idea all over the place, and people appear to be a bit confused (as is often the case when probability is involved). So you had this: “if you win or lose an unusually high number of close games in a season, the odds are that you’ll do the opposite the next season to get back to the mean.” That’s not quite right. The point is that in close games luck plays a very important role, and if you lose a whole bunch of them then you were very unlucky. That, however, in no way implies that the opposite will happen the next year (i.e. that you will win the majority of close games). Luck in one season is completely independent of luck in other seasons. The point is that relative to an unlucky season, any other season is likely to be better in comparison. That’s “regression to the mean.” The mean is winning 50% of your close games. So if we won 0% of our close games 2010, then if in 2011 we just hit the mean (not get lucky, just be average) we’ll win 50% of such games and have a much more attractive ledger come December — relative to 2010.
Thanks for the clarification. Yeah, I oversimplified the concept. But I warned you about me and math.
Marion Campbell writes in response to “101 Reasons to Be a UGA Fan”: Saw the listing and did not remember the “Cowboy” and “Moonpie.” Could you elaborate? I grew up in Clemson. My brother played for UGA. I lived in Athens for 10 years. You might find it interesting to know that Clemson’s R. C. Edwards, one time president, was often just called, “RC” and his wife was called “Moon Pie” in reference to the famous country snack duo.
Guard Joel “Cowboy” Parrish and tackle Mike “Moonpie” Wilson were starting offensive tackle and guard on Vince Dooley’s 1976 SEC championship team. Parrish got his nickname when he arrived in Athens as a freshman wearing a 10-gallon cowboy hat. Dan Magill tried to start a legend that Wilson ate moonpies by the carton, but the player really couldn’t stand them. He got the nickname from his round face. Both were All-Americans that season. Parrish played for the Dogs 1973-76 and was named the SEC’s outstanding lineman by the Atlanta Touchdown Club in 1977. He played some pro ball in Canada. Wilson lettered 1974-76. He went on to play with the Bengals and Seahawks and is in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. They were a terrific tandem on the OL. Said Dooley: “We never had a better blocking combination.” A favorite memory is from the 1976 win over Alabama. The Dogs were running the veer option using tailback Kevin McLee and two quarterbacks, Matt Robinson (the passer) and Ray Goff (the runner). The massive OL was so good that when Robinson misread a signal from the sideline and ran an option into the strong side of the Tide defense instead of the weak side as intended, he still ended up in the end zone. It was that kind of day.
Dan writes: Bill, Need to mention [South Carolina's win being the] third straight NCAA baseball title for SEC and ninth overall. ACC still has only one (Wake Forest 1955). Miami’s four titles came before they were in the ACC. Speaking of futility, what two schools have the most appearances in the college world series without a title? Answer: FSU with 20 and Clemson with 12. North Carolina with nine is only fourth in futility — GTU, who seems to lose to UGA in the super regionals, has only three appearances with, of course, 0 titles. That ACC sure is a powerful well-rounded conference!
SEC! SEC! Seriously, it might be slight consolation for the Diamond Dogs, but being the team that knocked the eventual College World Series champion out of the SEC tournament provides a notable asterisk to an up-and-down season.
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340 comments Add your comment
dan
July 8th, 2011
10:42 am
As many as it takes to win the East!
just a fan
July 8th, 2011
10:42 am
9 and a win over florduh nothing less
Seth
July 8th, 2011
10:43 am
Two.
1 – In the Georgia Dome, against Boise State
2 – In Jacksonville, against Florida
me
July 8th, 2011
10:44 am
Mark Richt farewell tour 2011. Should have fired Bozo! This program cannot win as long as Mark Richt and Michael Adams are running the show.
just a fan
July 8th, 2011
10:45 am
Also I would like to say I want to win the Boise game but if we lose the game it doesnt matter the most important game at the begging of the season is USCeast we win that game we are in the drivers seat for the SECeast crown. Also the loser of that game has never played in the SEC championship game.
Somewhere over the Dwayne Bowe
July 8th, 2011
10:46 am
Who is GTU and why do UGA fans have to live vicariously through other schools?
Jerry
July 8th, 2011
10:47 am
I believe Richt needs to win 9 games this year for job security. After the first two games, UGA has a pretty manageable schedule. My new favorite website threw out an interesting stat today: Only 14 of Mark Richt’s 96 wins as a head coach have come against FCS or Non-AQ opponents with a below .500 WP%. So basically he is not just beating up on cupcakes. You guys really should give the 3 day free trial a shot. I am pumped for the season!!
http://coachesbythenumbers.com/coach-rankings/?reportId=30
bulldog steve
July 8th, 2011
10:50 am
Who was the last team to beat the CWS champs? UGA, and they beat them twice.
Somewhere over the Dwayne Bowe
July 8th, 2011
10:53 am
Do they give trophies or hang banners for beating the eventual national champion?
whatthedawg
July 8th, 2011
10:53 am
8 wins = new coach
9 wins = warm/hot seat, but another year in Athens
10 wins = significantly cooler seat
11 wins = significant partying
12 wins = Dawg fans asking who all the other crazy fans were who wanted Richt gone
13 wins = Same as 12, except with more hysteria
14 wins = statue of Richt with zero fans willing to admit they wanted him gone
JB
July 8th, 2011
10:53 am
I could stomach 4 defeats if they are hard fought and close. I know that’s ‘weak’ in some’s mind, but I do feel like there has been a wake up call in Athens. I’m pulling for Mark and the Dawgs to win them all, but lot’s of things happen during a season, good and bad. Murray could go down in game one. we could have a couple of academic problems pop up………Or the good Lord could shine down on us and everything go our way………..as with everything in life, we’ll see. Just enjoy the season.
mgdawg
July 8th, 2011
10:54 am
I think 10 wins get richt of the hot seat (this includes a bowl game). 9 wins (including the bowl game) may keep richt his job depending on the condition of the wins and losses, were the wins close and the losses blowouts or was it the other way around? Either way 9 wins without an SEC East title doesn’t take richt off the hot seat, at most it gives him one more year. 8 wins or less, without an sec east title, he’s gone imo.
I hope UGA has a real good season and richt stays for a long time.
schmeckdawg
July 8th, 2011
10:55 am
just a fan
July 8th, 2011
10:42 am
9 and a win over florduh nothing less
AGREED 1,000%!!!!!!!!!!!
Realist
July 8th, 2011
10:56 am
Richt loses to Boise and Carolina, is 2-2 going into his last game, the loss to Dan Mullin (UGA’s next coach btw) and Miss. State. Then Richt rides off to the next mission trip.
Jean Shorts Torture
July 8th, 2011
10:57 am
Richt can get away with winning eight games as long as one is in Jacksonville. However, if he wins nine and STILL loses to the Gators, he may be in trouble.
Florida is very vulnerable this year, maybe more so than last, so a FOURTH consecutive loss to the Gators might be a little hard to swallow.
1st in 10
July 8th, 2011
10:58 am
Eleven. and includes beating Florida Jean Shorts.
JB
July 8th, 2011
10:58 am
President Adams is a BIG Richt fan. It’s HIS call. He will give Mark every benefit of the doubt. Look for 8 wins to get an extension. That won’t set well, but that’s how I see it. 7 wins will get a new coach.
Jake
July 8th, 2011
11:00 am
How many wins keeps Richt off hotseat? Well, if Richt goes 0-6 against winning teams like 2010, he’s fired. Go 1-4 against ranked teams like he has gone 2-9 last 2 seasons, he’s fired.
Richt needs to show he can beat the best. He needs to beat Florida & South Carolina, or I suspect he’ll be fired.
Richt faces some solid teams, he needs to win 3 of these, including SC & Fla:
Florida, Boise, South Carolina, Miss State, Auburn
S Spivey
July 8th, 2011
11:01 am
He HAS to get 9 wins this year, especially considering how easy our schedule is.
JB
July 8th, 2011
11:02 am
Jake…………That is a good post and good insight.
GT BBall Fan
July 8th, 2011
11:02 am
3 wins – gets him all the way off the hot seat.
Bo
July 8th, 2011
11:03 am
I keep hearing that he isn’t actually on the hot seat. However, I think 9 wins with one being over FL definately means he will be here in 2012. I think he can get by with 8 wins if the team doesn’t look bad in the losses.
UGA Student
July 8th, 2011
11:04 am
Richt needs to take over play calling responsibilities if Bobo gets too predictable (as if he won’t). Head coach is a position of responsibility and Richt needs to accept that or retire to Honduras. It is admirable that he wants to devote time to helping people, but he needs to take care of his stuff here first.
JB
July 8th, 2011
11:05 am
Jake hit it on the head…There are only 3 or 4 real challenges this year. He needs to win a couple of those. Rosy wins over a lot of these cupcake teams proves nothing.
Boise
SC
Miss St
Fla
AU is winnable this year.
UGA_2001
July 8th, 2011
11:06 am
If we don’t win the East this year, Richt needs to go. Period.
If he doesn’t beat UF this year, he needs to go. Period.
Sick of the apathy and low expectations in this Ath Dept.
No one seems to care about anything except that Richt is a “nice guy” and a “good man.” Everyone else in the SEC laughs at us because we don’t judge our coaches on what really matters: WINNING.
RxDawg
July 8th, 2011
11:06 am
I don’t think it’s how many wins as it is who and how we lose. Losing to UF again will probably be the worse thing that could happen. In fact I think Richt could win the east and if he lost to UF than the hot seat talk would still carry on.
schmeckdawg
July 8th, 2011
11:06 am
What IF he only won the 5 SEC East games? We’d play in The SEC Championship Game and IF we won that, we’d play in a BCS bowl game and IF we won that, would 7 wins save him? Just throwing it out there as a hypothetical!
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 8th, 2011
11:07 am
Bill
If Richt cant beat FL I could care less if he is 11-1, this program is going nowhere if you continue to lose to the same team that is in your Division and is 9 times out of 10 the team you must beat to win the East. Who kept Tenn out so many times in the 90’s, it wasnt us. It was FL
Are we a hope we can win an SEC championship or a hope we win 10 games program
If it is 10 games, then please write an article on why should UGA fans have to pay huge donations to get season tickets for such mediocre goals
Get a clue man
Spokesman for the SEC East
July 8th, 2011
11:08 am
The rest of the East hopes he gets a lifetime contract. Even Vandy and Kentucky have beaten him between the hallowed hedges.
Winning is not everything
July 8th, 2011
11:09 am
I say win 2 and Richt will be just fine.
get a life Dan
July 8th, 2011
11:11 am
SEC has no, I mean zero dominance on the Diamond. Those stats don’t prove anything except anyone can be beaten on any given day. Just another SEC Homer who thinks the SEC is the best at every sport. Wrong!
JB
July 8th, 2011
11:11 am
Flat tires post at 11;07 is one I hear a lot from Dawg fans. HOPING to win 10 and rubbing our hands over SC and Kentucky is were we seemed to have leveled out to. I know lot’s of Dawg fans that are not happy with that attitude. Write McGarity a letter on how you feel, especially if you’re Alum and have skin in the game with donations and tickets.
UGA Insider
July 8th, 2011
11:12 am
A few months ago I was hearing strong rumors that CMR basically had a 2 game season. Boise and USCe. However, UGA makes a pile of money on their athletic programs…. #2 in the nation per the latest report. I personally think that the most important stat to Mike Adams is…… How much money is in the checking account if you know what I mean. I bet CMR can win as few as 7 games and most of the staff will be kept. Which is fine with me. Fans need to remember… UGA is not and will never be Bama, LSU or UF. We will always be competitive but never a dynasty. That is not how we are built.
BG
July 8th, 2011
11:13 am
9 or 10 and he will be fine.
Winning IS everything
July 8th, 2011
11:13 am
Richt must pull out all the stops, spend his $180,000 wisely, and get to the promised land.
Sincerely,
Gene “Richard Nixon” Cheatzik
JDawg1785
July 8th, 2011
11:15 am
I won’t play the numbers game, but one of those wins HAS to be in Jacksonville.
$cam Newton
July 8th, 2011
11:15 am
If the NFL locks us out for the season, I’ll have my dad give Richt a call.
Love,
$cam Newton
BG
July 8th, 2011
11:15 am
Richt wanted the Boise game so I don’t think he is to worried about his job.
Hankie Aron
July 8th, 2011
11:16 am
9 wins and 2 of those wins has to be Boise State and Florida. I could stomach a close loss or two to South Carolina, Miss State, or Tenn
JB
July 8th, 2011
11:16 am
UGA Insider……………….With Adams at the helm, I regret I have to agree. If it’s not a goal of the President, it ain’t a goal. McGarity and Richt WANT to win, we’re just not.
OldFan
July 8th, 2011
11:17 am
Getting CMR off the hot seat and getting him off the sideline are two different things. I agree that 9 wins put him back in good standing and feeling cool again. But I bet that a winning season alone will keep him as coach, with the hot seat just turned up a few more degrees for next season.
JB
July 8th, 2011
11:17 am
Cam showed up at the work outs for the Panthers, and said, ” My friends call me Cash”.
what of it?
July 8th, 2011
11:20 am
“Regression to the mean” assumes it is luck and not incompetence (Bobo) that contributes to those losses.
I don’t care about number of wins. I just don’t want to lose to teams with a quarter of the talent that we field.
Do_Tell
July 8th, 2011
11:26 am
Only with a SEC Championship should Richt get to stay.
Chuck Allison
July 8th, 2011
11:27 am
I don’t think Mark should have to win any games to be secure in his job.
The UGA fans just need to learn that there are more important things than winning football games. And the fan base needs to expel from its midst those fanatics who think that they should have winning seasons every year or two. You can get just as drunk at a game you lose as you can if you win. Tailgating, drunkeness, cursing, trash talking, fighting, and littering go on just as effectively at UGA regardless of the score in the games. It is only the next day when they sober up that the UGA fans get unhappy about the score.
Jedidiah Snuffingpork
July 8th, 2011
11:27 am
Nice fake mail, Bill. Very clever…
mark
July 8th, 2011
11:34 am
It’s hard to put a number on Richt until we see how it plays out. We could be devastated by injuries and end up with six or seven wins and acknowledge great coaching held it all together. Without injuries I think it has to be minimum eight, probably nine with drastic improvement in penalties, turnovers, and effort. Also, the absolute coach killer would be a loss to tech…it just can’t happen again. As far a getting off to a fast start if you think about it we could go 0-2 and still end up 10-2. If we lose both of those but the staff holds it together they’ll still be fielding a better team than anyone else we play except maybe Florida (and we just don’t know what’ll happen there this year). On the other hand, if we somehow start 2-0 the pressure will really be on because there should be no reason not to be in a BCS bowl at minimum. All in all, I think we have to trust in McGarity to make the right call. We’re lucky to have Mark Richt but he does have to turn this around. I’m betting he will….this defense will be improved and could be downright nasty. Coach Tereshinki’s S&C program should also reap huge benefits.
BoxerJ
July 8th, 2011
11:38 am
If Richt doesn’t finish ranked in the top 25, he’s fired.
That means he MUST get to 9 or 10 wins.
But final AP rank is more important than a win total.
Must be relevant again.
Jeff Paulk
July 8th, 2011
11:38 am
IMO, we’d be fools to get rid of Mark Richt. The entire deal is cyclical. There are ebbs and flows. Look at every team in the conference over the last ten years, and it’s plain as day. You simply will not be great every year. Ain’t gonna happen. Who would you hire anyway? There’s not a lot of Knute Rockne’s out there. We could do a hell of a lot worse that Mark Richt. Stay the course with Richt and we’ll be just fine.
Bob
July 8th, 2011
11:38 am
Rather than wins, I would think a loss to any of these schools would be grounds for firing: Florida, Tech, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vandy, or Kentucky. And a loss to our Div 2 opponent or New Mexico State should be immediate termination.
Sam
July 8th, 2011
11:41 am
Hey “me”: I guess those SEC titles and BCS bowl wins under Richt and Adams were just figments of my imagination.
mo
July 8th, 2011
11:41 am
geez you people were just singing his praises a few weeks ago when the man was on a mission, why the fuss? Afterall, you all won the national title just 31 years ago. Can’t you be happy with that?
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 8th, 2011
11:42 am
Ive never seen so many fans expect to lose to FL as if its a right of passage and all is well if we beat TECH
please do the program a favor and go pull for Vandy
GA Sandlapper
July 8th, 2011
11:44 am
I think Richt needs to win 9 to 10 games. If UGA does not win the SEC East, they need to beat UF & Tech.
Vampire Bill
July 8th, 2011
11:46 am
It’s wrong to put a number on it but if I had to, I’d say 9 games. What the Bulldawg nation is looking for in my opinion is good hard competitive FOOTBALL. It’s one thing to play well and hard and lose to an equally matched opponent but it’s another thing to be behind in a game and continue to run off tackle when it’s 3rd and 8 or continue to throw to the same receiver again and again when others are open.
If CMR can put on a great show, use what he has effectively and motivate his players to not only play hard but well then all will be fine.
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
11:50 am
If we lose to Boise and Sc, I don’t believe this team has the cajones to recover.
Richt has to beat Florida this year in order to survive.
Barring a major injury to Murray, Richt has no excuses to not win that game.
This schedule is laid out for 10-2 or 11-1.
For me it is 10-2 and beat florida or hit the road
Cobb Dawg
July 8th, 2011
11:52 am
Hard to say — but if he racked up 9 wins, I would think that would be enough. More importantly, I think we should all be looking for the following things in 2011: A steep drop in off-field issues (e.g., arrests and disciplinary problems); the team hanging tough and playing close in the 4th quarter (thanks to the new S&C program); indications that CTG’s defense has kicked in in Year 2, with a year’s worth of teaching under his belt and better role-players at critical positions; and less predictable play-calling on offense thanks to CMR’s increased involvement.
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
11:53 am
My logic is if Richt can’t beat a 1st year head coach putting in an entire new system, then we might as well hire a new coach ourselves.
J-DAWG
July 8th, 2011
11:54 am
Were u going to fine better… CMR is a stand up guy, has done a better job with off the field issues and has had only 1 bad season. Name better coach’s to replace him…
Saban
July 8th, 2011
11:58 am
4 wins should keep the fan base happy
gomdawg
July 8th, 2011
12:00 pm
FIRST LETS TALK 2011 FOOTBALL AND I’M GETTING TIRED OF YOU TALKING ABOUT COACH LOSING HIS JOB IF THAT’S ALL YOU CAN DRUM UP TO TALK ABOUT MAYBE YOU NEED TO BE HUNTING A DAMN JOB
Fan of the Game
July 8th, 2011
12:00 pm
Anybody that says that Coach Richt is on the hot seat is crazy. Yea we can go and get a Tressel or some other liar.
meek
July 8th, 2011
12:01 pm
GTU…really? Must be quite a fan of college football…or just another idiot Dawg fan.
Russ, the Temporary Mascot
July 8th, 2011
12:01 pm
Coach Richt should try sitting on a bag of ice. Works for me.
gomdawg
July 8th, 2011
12:02 pm
JUST ONE OF YOU NAME ME A DAMN COACH IF YOU FIRED COACH MARK, JUST ONE
Fan of the Game
July 8th, 2011
12:02 pm
Bill King wouldn’t know pressure if it bit him on the but. To even bring up this topic is crazy.
UGA1999
July 8th, 2011
12:02 pm
It is going to be interesting to see how many of the “Dream Class” freshman he plays this year. I think Crowell will play against Boise.
Fan of the Game
July 8th, 2011
12:02 pm
I meant butt!
Russ, the Temporary Mascot
July 8th, 2011
12:03 pm
The running backs kept stealing the ice last season.
Vancy Duly
July 8th, 2011
12:03 pm
I have nothing personal against Coach Bobo and get tired of the “bozo” nicknames, etc. BUT, regardless of how many points we averaged last year, his playcalling in the important games is a problem UNLESS our defense returns to prominence. We couldn’t outscore Auburn when that was our only chance to win, we couldn’t score against Central Florida (gag), we almost let GA Tech come back and win because we stopped doing what Tech was totally incapable of stopping, etc. (Tech didn’t stop our passing game – we did.) We run the same plays in predictable patterns, then wonder why the defense shuts it down! Specifically, if we throw an incomplete pass on 1st down, Bobo’s habit is to follow it with a run between the tackles. With our underperforming OL over the past 2 years, that usually left us with 3rd and long (forcing our inexperienced QBs into obvious passing downs). We run our 3rd string TB who weighs about 34 pounds up in the middle instead of using his speed to try to get outside, then wonder why our tiny tailback doesn’t produce results…….. We have a very athletic TE (Charles), yet he was an afterthought in the offense for most of 2010. How frustrating!
IF Coach Richt’s goal is to be a Top 5 program, we need a Top 5 offense and a Top 5 defense. Our defense should be vastly improved. BUT, does anyone really believe that Coach Bobo is one of the top 5 strategists and playcallers in the country!?!?! He seems to be a good QB coach, so let him do that…….. Coach Richt HAS to get involved with the offense IF Bobo will not overcome his own predictability.
Russ, the Temporary Mascot
July 8th, 2011
12:04 pm
Good advice for a new recruit: Don’t leave your watch in your locker.
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
12:04 pm
Alabama will be the biggest dissappointment of the 2011 season. Just like 2010, they will be preseason #1 yet won’t win their own division.
RxDawg
July 8th, 2011
12:04 pm
“Fans need to remember… UGA is not and will never be Bama, LSU or UF.”
Well now I know to just skip right on over any of your future posts. Thanks for that.
Bob
July 8th, 2011
12:04 pm
@ J-Dawg. I had to use my secret decoder ring on your message, but I think you’re asking where we might find a better coach than Richt. If that’s correct, I think McGarity still has a copy of the short list he had at UF when Meyer announced a 30 day retirement. For $3M a year, I just don’t think we’ve been getting our money’s worth the past five seasons. Just my opinion, and thanks for being a loyal fan.
Mean Machine
July 8th, 2011
12:07 pm
With this schedule, the Dawgs SHOULD be 12-0 heading into the SEC Championship. The fact that we are discussing how many wins it will take to keep Richt from getting fired is a statement on the sad shape this program is in. As for myself, anything less than 10 wins, win the East, and beat UF and Richt has to go! I don’t think that’s being unreasonable.
Henderson
July 8th, 2011
12:08 pm
9 is the bare minimum…and I like Richt…But, I think he needs 10 to be completely safe, unless he manages to get into the SEC championship game with less, of course.
I'm Just Saying
July 8th, 2011
12:08 pm
Hey Bill…Saint Richt could go get more in tune with the ugump fan base by sponsoring a “beat up a disabled person day”…Stay classy mutts.
UGA1999
July 8th, 2011
12:08 pm
Everyone is forgetting about Boise….that is not going to be an easy game to start with.
RedPantsDawg
July 8th, 2011
12:08 pm
1 Win: The SEC East.
tide roll
July 8th, 2011
12:08 pm
Terrific mistakes evaluating talent in the recruitment of offensive line prospects. This lack of talent has led to attrition. This attrition, coupled with injuries, many pre-existing, has created virtually no depth. And facing this problem, to then bring in the 9th rated offensive line class in the conference (per Rivals) borders on outright negligence. And its a two edged sword. The in-state talent that was available is now starting for your competition, and playing key roles in getting you beat, directly (see Roke Watkins at S. Carolina), or indirectly (see Colorado and Central Fla.) The guy should go the way of Mike Shula, be an assistant, and coach qb(s) in the NFL.
Al
July 8th, 2011
12:09 pm
Coach Richt has to finish ranked in the top 20, or he’s absolutely gone.
10 wins or bust.
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
12:09 pm
gomdawg
first, there is a button to the left of the “A” on your keyboard. hit that before your next post
Now regarding Richt, I have supported this coach and have been proud of the way he handles himself and the integrity he brings to the program and the on field results. However, the time has come for him to take it up a notch or he will need to leave. I will be the first to admit he is a victim of his own success. But if he doens’t win 10 games and beat a first year florida head coach, he needs to go.
Candidates?
Dan Mullen
Chris Peterson
Gus Malzahn
Kirby Smart
That is a realistic list and provides no guarantee of success but the fanbase/alumni/donors will demand a change.
GTgirl
July 8th, 2011
12:12 pm
@Somewhere over the Dwayne Bowe: I believe that the “GTU” they referred to would be in their minds “Georgia Tech University” However, that’s not the name of GT, it is Georgia Institute of Technology. But you can’t expect much out of UGA fans….
JacksonBr
July 8th, 2011
12:12 pm
I agree with the previous poster…Alabama will be the biggest disappointment of 2011, and I am a Bama fan/alumnus…I think we are set up perfectly for a disappointing year, particularly if we don’t settle on one quarterback…
UGA1999
July 8th, 2011
12:14 pm
GTgirl…ouch that was low.
allwehaveishope
July 8th, 2011
12:16 pm
Richt has to play in the SEC and win to stay.
just a fan
July 8th, 2011
12:16 pm
As I posted earlier CMR needs 9 wins and one of them to be vs florduh but we need to remember that we are relatively inexperienced and thin up front on our Oline this year who knows how well we will be able to run the ball this year. The only two question marks about this team IMHO are the safety’s and Oline other than that our skill positions, LB, DL, and QB are going to be just fine.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 8th, 2011
12:18 pm
DawginLex
Your posts are spot on
If we had just 10,000 fans like you our program would have more SEC championships
Instead we have to settle for 10 win seasons, $5 million coaching staffs, and a couple BCS appearances every 25 yrs or so
MattDawg
July 8th, 2011
12:19 pm
10, win the east, beat sc and fl. But for the most part I agree with whatthedawg
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 8th, 2011
12:22 pm
I think he keeps the job at 9 wins ( with big conditions), but those L’s do not need to include UF, GT, SC. I think he can survive a 3 loss combo of Boise, Miss St and UT to reach 9 wins. Also two conference loses has you in the SEC TG more than likely.
If he does not win the Title he cannot afford to have the showing that South Carolina did and couple that with a bowl performance like they did also. He reaches the title game and then limps in like that to finish 9-5 and he is toast.
Wow
July 8th, 2011
12:22 pm
GTgirl and Dwayne Bowe wouldn’t know sarcasm if it bit Coach Fish Fry in the butt!
jsmtih
July 8th, 2011
12:23 pm
its going to be tough without an offensive line
Officer Doofy
July 8th, 2011
12:24 pm
How many more of these Richt on the hot seat/how many wins does he need articles are we gonna read before the season begins? I’ll set the over/under at 4.
Mean Machine
July 8th, 2011
12:25 pm
“Fans need to remember… UGA is not and will never be Bama, LSU or UF. We will always be competitive but never a dynasty. That is not how we are built.” – UGA Insider
UGA Insider, if you are truly a Dawg fan (which I have my doubts), then you are part of the problem why UGA is in the state that it is in. That is an absurd statement! Given everything UGA has (from recruiting base, money, facilities, curbside appeal, etc.), UGA has NO excuse for being on par with those programs!
Wow
July 8th, 2011
12:25 pm
I would expect no more from a typical Nerd fan thinking it’s “Ugag”. It’s UGA- the University of Georgia…..GOSH!!!
Why Wait?
July 8th, 2011
12:26 pm
Fire Richt and Bozo now. Put Grantham in charge for the season and let a young assistant make a name for himself at OC. At the very least the team would be prepared and aggressive and anyone calling plays would be less predictable than BoBo. Then Bring in Kirby next year.
honky talkin'
July 8th, 2011
12:28 pm
UGA starts 0-2. Dawgs don’t ever see the inside of the GA Dome again.
Valdosta DAWG
July 8th, 2011
12:28 pm
KeepMarkRicht.com
UGA1999
July 8th, 2011
12:29 pm
For all of the diehard UGA fans on this blog….how would you feel if Urban Meyer was brought as head coach next year?
claytondawg
July 8th, 2011
12:29 pm
Enough talk of CMR deserving another chance or he is a “nice guy.” If UGA truly has such financial stability, then shouldn’t UGA use it? Someone earlier mentioned the name of several probable coaches to replace Richt. Any one of those just may be a great candidate. Time to move on is NOW.
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
12:29 pm
Flat Tire
Forget it son, your fanbase is nothing more than a bunch of losers who think 10 wins is a National Title, Bill Kings article and the majority of fan posts proves that
Why dont UGA join the ACC and have FSU take their place
UGA is the laughing stock of the SEC deal with it
james
July 8th, 2011
12:30 pm
another worthless article.
dawgduck
July 8th, 2011
12:31 pm
Can we please have one more article about Coach Mark Richt being on the hotseat…please can we, please please please. I just can’t get enough of it
Pat
July 8th, 2011
12:32 pm
Irrelevant as you won’t overcome the losses of aj green and durham on the receiving side and the offense will be too one dimensional this year.
lose to boise fla aub tech and the bowl game
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 8th, 2011
12:34 pm
UGA 1999
I dont mind Urban Cryer being our coach. At least we will have someone who will do what it takes to win
Food Lion, go bag for the Orlando Sentinel and leave us alone, I know are fanbase and coaches dont have it in them to win,
Go rag one of the other 10 win loving morons on here
UGA1999
July 8th, 2011
12:34 pm
You guys can keep talking about UGA…I am heading to lanier for boating, drinking, cigar smoking and bikini watching!
JJ
July 8th, 2011
12:36 pm
Its gonna be tough with out Caleb King now that he flunked out
Producer
July 8th, 2011
12:38 pm
Minimum 9 wins and a bowl victory to equal 10 will keep this no talent hack in Athens for another season. But who knows, because Richt is such a gooood man!
RedandBlackDAWG
July 8th, 2011
12:38 pm
The Dawgs have a very favorable schedule for the most part this year. They have the athlets to be in every game but we do have a very glaring weakness in our experience at key positions. Our Degefnse is capable of keeping the DAWGS in every game, if our offense can play to their strengths to negate some of the weaknesses. We need time for our OL backups and RB to establish themselves. Our offense willl have to be played with a mixture of control and some of the ordinary plays on occasion. I am not worried about eh players as much as I am our offensive play calling coach. He will need to use a fair amount of imagination and inovation to insure we can move the ball. I think and hope, with CMR being a little more involved in the game as it progresses, that he can. This I beleive is the year of the coach at UGA. I am not worried about the defense, but the offensive coach will need to step it up. Anything less than 9 wins, and defeating our chief nemisis, and there will need to be some changes made for the following year.
Why Wait?
July 8th, 2011
12:40 pm
@uga1999. I would be happy if they brought in Santa Claus as coach next year. Just want Richt gone. Urban Meyer would be a gift fom god.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 8th, 2011
12:40 pm
Wow, I thought this blog got outta hand. I am on another site and they are rumoring that AM had a FB status that said he made the biggest mistake of his life and that he hoped Bulldog nation would forgive him. Then he supposedly took that post down. Then the guys go on to specualte he cheated on a psych ed class and the teacher is out for him! LOL! WOW! People have WAY to much time on there hands,lol….
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
12:40 pm
I know what they serve for beverages in JAWGA, and it isnt Coca Cola.
Its 10 win season Kool-aid
3-21 it will be
BLAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Losers
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
12:43 pm
What is the motivational Uniform this year Dawg fans
I personally liked the Grambling Scheme, it was good motivation for us to beat the stupidity out of you
BLAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
10 win losers
St. Richt
July 8th, 2011
12:44 pm
Glad to see your articles still don’t make any sense. You UGA fans should be proud to have such a fine writer covering the Dawgs. This article reads like its the result of early stage dementia for Uncle Jessie.
Redacted
July 8th, 2011
12:44 pm
Shazam.
win the east
July 8th, 2011
12:45 pm
I think he has to win the East. If he comes very, very close to doing that but still falls short, it’s still possible that he keeps his job.
If he goes 8-4 or worse, he’s definitely gone.
St. Richt
July 8th, 2011
12:46 pm
Especially like the part about how the Diamond Dawgs should feel proud that they knocked USC out of the SEC tournament. Yep, Bill, they should’ve or could’ve won it all! LOL.
Producer
July 8th, 2011
12:46 pm
Are there any junior colleges on the schedule like UCF that we have to worry about getting humiliated by?
AdMan
July 8th, 2011
12:48 pm
Food Lion Bag Boy…you’ve got to be the biggest idiot in the world…I’m guessing you’ve got a mullett, an arm full of tattoos and are hung like a field mouse….Can’t wait to hear you cry when your team under achieves this year….what a loser you are!….but you know that already don’t you…that’s why your a bag boy!
Wow
July 8th, 2011
12:48 pm
Food Lion loser,
Your school’s color scheme is the ugliest and cheesiest in the country. And you want to talk about our color scheme?
Big Johnson Dawg
July 8th, 2011
12:50 pm
You can’t base this stuff on a certain number. You base it on whether a coach is doing all the things necessary to be successful, like discipline, effort, recuiting,etc. You base it on if a coach has control of his players and the program is going in the right direction. If you base it on record alone, then alot of schools would have already replaced their coaches.
Wow
July 8th, 2011
12:51 pm
St. Richt is jealous of all things “Dawgs”. His nerd herd is the laughing stock of Atlanta.
Red Stick (formerly Jumbeauxtiger)
July 8th, 2011
12:52 pm
I believe UGA will upset Boise St but lose to SC.
The Dawgs have a favorable schedule and I see them going 9-3 or 10-2. I think Richt has to beat Florida if he loses to SC.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
Football Insider
July 8th, 2011
12:52 pm
Looks like Richt’s ability to get off the hot seat just got harder with Caleb King gone. Per Caleb King’s twitter feed, he’s done as a bulldawg.
me
July 8th, 2011
12:52 pm
Mark Richt takes a trip to Hondorus or however you spell it but he has players that need just as much attention (see Caleb Queen and Isaiah Crowell). Now with Caleb Queen gone, when will people put the blame on Richt? Mark, your program is dying a slow death. Time to resign Richt.
Beast from the East
July 8th, 2011
12:59 pm
JB,
Are you still keeping track of how many Richt “hot seat” blogs? I can’t recall but I think this is around #10?
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
1:01 pm
Wow
Yea the Black Grambling helmets were really nice looking
AdMan
Yea guessing you dont have anything hanging, and you pull up to games in your house on wheels, with your red pants on and a 1/5 to drink your losing woes away
BLAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Hardtruth Soldier
July 8th, 2011
1:01 pm
Folks, Do you guys realize that some guy named Donnan got fired for 8 wins on a reguslar basis. Here’s the problem, Donnan never beat Fla, and lost to Tech. If Richt beats “the Big Boys” Fla,Aub,Now S.C., and Boise State then he’ll be o.k. But then again if if beats then all if shoulde run the table. I predicted in 09 that this would be Georgia’s year to play in the BCS Nat’l title game. I think with this revamped Defense, and a proven offense that can move the ball, this unit can be special. The key to this unit is how hard King, (Caleb not Tavaris ) wants it, or how much Crowell wants to show he’s the real deal. On paper UGA looks great, but it comes down to one thing, coaching. Sorry Dawg Nation, but this is where it hurts the most. Not Richt, but Bobo. In case some of you don’t see this, in back to last years Dallas Cowboys team when there head coach got axed, and there asst, Jason Garrett took over. Funny how they started winning. Watch Bobo closely. He’s hungry for that job,
Paul in East Lake
July 8th, 2011
1:04 pm
I think Richt should come back if the season ends with at least a 500 record AND one that showed better player discipline OFF the field.
Is that being too easy on Richt? Nope. Last time I checked firing the coach doesn’t keep members of the O-line from getting hurt or underachievers from leaving the program, or give a very talented freshman class a year of experience. It’s up to the players to perform. I think Richt has shown he can coach. The program has taken a step back, sure … but from such great heights.
GT-JLC
July 8th, 2011
1:05 pm
I think 8 is the number, with 2 of those being over any of the following…SC, BSU, FL. Anything less than that and I think he’s a goner. Good guy though.
I'm Just Saying
July 8th, 2011
1:07 pm
All of these problems can be solved by simply adding more tailgating activities to the fan base. Here are a few suggestions:
Guessing what color the jerseys will be.
Human waste hopscotch.
Stolen helmet relay races.
Scuplting with trash.
Writing fiction classes…topics include why we will win the East! and…we are an elite program.
Group studies….how much is a three point shot really worth.
Instead of where is Waldo you can play where is the library…yes ugump actually has a library.
Disabled person pinatas.
Group discussions on what time should we leave the game if Kentucky has a slight lead.
Bama Mike
July 8th, 2011
1:09 pm
For every team in the SEC the first game that is never played is the biggest for each season. You can simply list it as
vs Academic Elgibility
That first game can be a killer for us all.
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
1:09 pm
Paul in East Lake
Spoken from a true diehard, typical, JAWGA fan.
I agree sign him to a 10 yr contract if he is 1-11 so long as he beats Tech right
BLAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Loser mentality tradition continues
RFP
July 8th, 2011
1:10 pm
King is gone, hope that Crowell is as good as advertised.
dawg tired
July 8th, 2011
1:10 pm
Richt coached teams have had a problem as of late of not being ready to play when the ball comes off of the tee. It takes them two quarters to adjust and by then it is too late. That being said, 9 wins probably gives him more time.
Less than 9 and he might find a cooler seat in Honduras.
AdMan
July 8th, 2011
1:11 pm
your name… “Food Lion Bag Boy ” says it all….now come shine my shoes and mow my lawn, boy!
AltamahaDawg
July 8th, 2011
1:12 pm
It’s not a number, it’s the games, and what the other folks end up doing as well. It’s all relative.
twitterfriend
July 8th, 2011
1:13 pm
Anyone here friends with Caleb King on twitter? Someone suggested that he might be donzo at UGA based on something he tweeted. His twitter is blocked to friends only.
RJ Voorhees
July 8th, 2011
1:14 pm
I say 10 including a win over Florida. I want a NC though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
slydog
July 8th, 2011
1:14 pm
breaking news!!!! Caleb King academically ineligible for the upcoming season. I bet CMR will be back calling plays now cause the pressure just racheted up 10 tics….lmao
UGA Alumnus
July 8th, 2011
1:17 pm
I’ll say this… if it’s going to take Richt 10 wins to save his job, then he’s not going to save it. I like Richt as a coach and I believe in his ability. All programs have their ups and downs. I want Richt to stay. But I don’t expect 10 wins this season.
Beast from the East
July 8th, 2011
1:17 pm
Not trying to start a fight with any of the UGA faithful, but I find it amusing that so many say a win over UF is a “must”. From my perspective, a loss to one of the best programs the past 20 years should be much easier to take than a loss to Kentucky (Richt has 2), Vandy (Richt has 1), or Tech (Richt has 1). THOSE should be “must” wins, right?
Honest and Frank Discussion
July 8th, 2011
1:18 pm
Bill, you didn’t oversimplify the concept, you were DEAD WRONG about it. People without functioning brains shouldn’t be given a soap box to stand on.
Jacket Man
July 8th, 2011
1:20 pm
It sure won’t help having Caleb King being ruled academically ineligible…
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 8th, 2011
1:21 pm
Since its looking like Caleb King is ineligible, Richt just got another excuse he needs for another season pass even with lousy results this season
J-Dub
July 8th, 2011
1:22 pm
Why is it the every UGA fan rides the coattails of the SEC?? All UGA fans act like they did something great every time another SEC team wins a title.
I guess when you haven’t won a title in the last 30+ years in anything but women’s gymnastics, you gotta find something to talk about….
Fan of the Game
July 8th, 2011
1:23 pm
I am glad Coach Richt and his staff doesn’t look at this garbage. Most on here really have good ideas, but it is the ones that have the daddyball menatlity that get me. They couldn’t call a play if their life depended on it. They have no idea what it would be like to coach a real team.
FLA DAWG
July 8th, 2011
1:23 pm
Bill,
If Richt drops the first two games he will certainly NOT go undefeated the rest of the season. He’d have to beat UT, Auburn, Florida & GT. That’s not in the cards.
I think Richt probably goes 1 – 1 in the first two games but loses to most of the above named teams and a couple of others. That will be the end of the Richt Era at UGA and that’ll be fine with many in Dawg Nation.
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
1:23 pm
Ohio state just vacated 2010 and Sugar Bowl
where is Buckeye?
Still 0′fer versus SEC
Pago Pago Dawg
July 8th, 2011
1:24 pm
We agree with everybody else…win in JAX!
Joey
July 8th, 2011
1:25 pm
I’m hoping for more, but if the Dawgs win 7, including one over Tech, and Richt keeps his job.
JJ
July 8th, 2011
1:27 pm
Crowell better be as good as advertised now that King is gone…..I can’t believe this crap. We can’t go one season without one of our idiot players getting kicked off of the team, etc.
okiemon
July 8th, 2011
1:27 pm
Frank Jonsin spels purty gud fore a Georgie fann.
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
1:27 pm
Adman
Yea I be right over to cut that patch of 3 ft patch of grass your having problems with
The directions to your house says your house has mud tires and is in the parking lot behind the bowling ally, it that correct
I take cash, I do not except liquor for payment
Should I carry a weapon for safety
ga gator
July 8th, 2011
1:28 pm
Has anyone actually confirmed that King is gone?
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
1:29 pm
No
ga gator
July 8th, 2011
1:29 pm
Lex, I think my ex neighbor is Buckeye and life is very bad for him.
Birdawg
July 8th, 2011
1:29 pm
So who else do we have on the Depth Chart besides Crowell?
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
1:30 pm
2 running backs with ZERO carries-Malcome and Crowell
1 running back with tons of fumbles-Carlton Thomas
I just threw up in my mouth a little
Football Insider
July 8th, 2011
1:30 pm
CBS Sports is reporting King is gone.
680 The Fan in Atlanta has reported it.
Twitter is going absolutely nuts with it.
I am also hearing another Olineman is going to be academically ineligible as well. Don’t want to say a name just yet.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 8th, 2011
1:31 pm
Joey
Seriously beat TECH and he keeps his job
TECH is a has been program,
Please tell me why is it sooooo, important to beat a team whose fanbase cannot even fill a high school stadium
Birdawg
July 8th, 2011
1:31 pm
I am a friend on his twitter page, he says he is gone…..
Sam
July 8th, 2011
1:32 pm
Caleb King needs to GROW UP quick….tough road in the future.
Rip Van Winkle
July 8th, 2011
1:32 pm
CBS Sports is reporting King is gone.
680 The Fan in Atlanta has reported it.
Twitter is going absolutely nuts with it.
I am also hearing another Olineman is going to be academically ineligible as well. Don’t want to say a name just yet.
OH WELL I GUESS I WILL GO BACK TO SLEEP FOR ANOTHER YEAR!
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
1:33 pm
Dont worry about King dawg fans
THE DREAM TEAM IS COMING
Blahahahahahahahahahahahahah
THE DUDE
July 8th, 2011
1:33 pm
ALL I KNOW IS IF RICHT BEATS ga tech THATS ALL THAT IS NEEDED. ARENT THEY RANKED NO.1 IN THE COUNTRY. THOSE JACKETS ARE THE BEST THERE EVER WAS. IM A TECH GRADUATE OF COURSE.
wolfman
July 8th, 2011
1:35 pm
Yep. SEC is a sports conference and the ACC is an academic conference. At least all of those ACC athletes that don’t go pro can get jobs.
tide roll
July 8th, 2011
1:36 pm
Move Richard Samuel back to Tailback. 6′2″ 230lb. keg of dynamite. 43 td(s) high school jr./sr. year. 80yd. blast vs. Ark. as a Soph, and ya’ll move him to backup LB!! Who does this kind of stuff? It’s wierd. I tell you, I like Boo Malcom, but are his grades in order? Richt/bobo won’t know until it’s too late to help the kid. One’s too busy drinking cold beer, the other working on his tan.
Beast from the East
July 8th, 2011
1:36 pm
DawginLex,
The Demps/Rainey duo ain’t looking so bad to you anymore is it?
Birdawg
July 8th, 2011
1:38 pm
Yeah, we might need to get Samuel back at RB
Blue Max
July 8th, 2011
1:38 pm
Beast from the East, Mack Brown is up to 205lbs to brother.
BulldogBen
July 8th, 2011
1:39 pm
With this year’s schedule, it HAS to be 9 wins to assuage the fan base.
Sadly, I think this is an 8 win team.
Also, whathedawg wins for the post of the day.
tide roll
July 8th, 2011
1:39 pm
Another OL!? It better not be Bean, or you’re toast.
ga gator
July 8th, 2011
1:40 pm
I went to the Gday game with my wife and I thought that Malcom was easlily the best back on the field and he looks to have some size too.
UGADawg83
July 8th, 2011
1:40 pm
How many lame blogs can Bill King write and still keep his job.
Football Insider
July 8th, 2011
1:40 pm
tide roll…
you hit the nail on the head.
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
1:40 pm
Demps/Rainey in a prostyle offense?
Lots of questions there too.
At least they have carried a ball in a real game so they do have that going for them.
I am actually not all that upset if this is true because now richt will have to play Malcome and Crowell. They are both freshmen in eligibility and they can grow together.
Ealey was a cancer and King just couldn’t cut it academically(apparently).
time for a fresh start.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 8th, 2011
1:41 pm
Well, I was more impressed with the Malcolm kid during the spring game
But Im sure he’s not ready, he doesnt know how to block or know the plays
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
1:42 pm
Richard Samuel is not the answer. He is going to start at linebacker now that Jarvis Jones won’t be playing.
We have one fumble machine in Carlton Thomas.
We don’t need another one in Samuel
tide roll is a moron
Reebok
July 8th, 2011
1:43 pm
Tech fan here…Georgia has a very favorable schedule his year (and before anybody jumps all over me, Yes, my Jackets do also). That said, I don’t think UGA will fire Coach Richt for a 9-3 season, unless the 3 are to some combination of Florida, GT, Auburn & Tennessee.
The one thing that (IMHO) will sink the season and Richt’s tenure at UGA is a serious injury to Aaron Murray. If the Dogs lose Murray, they will be in a similar situation to my Jackets last year after losing Nesbitt…out of contention and lucky to win another game.
Happy Friday to all the college football fans out there…
BulldogBen
July 8th, 2011
1:43 pm
Nothing is given but I think most would say Dawgs will be favored in the following:
Coastal Carolina
Ole Miss
UT
Vandy
New Mexico St.
UK
Georgia Tech
That’s 7 wins.
Where are the other 2 coming from:
Boise
USC
Miss St.
UF
Auburn
I can’t see us being favored in any of those except maybe Miss St. Auburn will be a toss up.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 8th, 2011
1:44 pm
Let me tell you kool-aid drinkers something
If Richt cannot come up with 10 wins with this easy schedule and lose to FL who has a whole new coaching staff then he needs to step down
and refund the $3 million for this year
John
July 8th, 2011
1:44 pm
He’s got to beat Florida! The only way he can get by with losing to Florida again is if the gators are really, really good this year and I don’t see that happening with John Brantley at QB and a first-year head coach. If he loses to Florida again, he needs to go. Honestly, I don’t think the Boise game should have much of an impact, because it’s a nonconference game, but South Carolina is a must-win. THe good thing is that we have the game in Athens.
Beast from the East
July 8th, 2011
1:45 pm
DawginLex,
I’m telling ya to watch out for both of ‘em this year. They are pure burners and I’m hearing Weis (aka Cheeseburger Charlie) is going to be very creative in finding ways to get those two the ball in space. Our biggest question will be our lines on both sides of the ball. While very talented, also very thin. Much like UGA, we won’t be able to afford many missed games due to injuries or supsensions.
Brian
July 8th, 2011
1:48 pm
If we’re talking about the regular season, anything less than 9 wins is unacceptable. Georgia doesn’t have to play alabama OR LSU, so the only tough teams they play from the West are Miss State and Auburn, who should be rebuilding. Miss State will be a good team, but since the game is between the hedges, it’s a game Georgia needs to win if they want to win the East. If they do worse than 9-3 with the type of quarterback that they have, there is no reason Mark Richt should keep his job.
ga gator
July 8th, 2011
1:48 pm
John I agree that the Gators are iffiy at best this year. One things all Gators are hoping for is that Weis does some similar majic with Brantley as he did with a 6th round draft pick from Michigan by the name of Tom Brady. Incidently, Brady’s QB coach at Michigan who coached him down to a 6th round pick was none other than Scott Loefler who was Brantley’s coach last year and happily Muschamp fired his sorry behind.
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
1:48 pm
King couldnt pass Picking up the Beer Cans after the game 101
wow
BigDawg11
July 8th, 2011
1:49 pm
Bean is fine. His test scores came back with good news.
Brian
July 8th, 2011
1:49 pm
Let me tell you kool-aid drinkers something
If Richt cannot come up with 10 wins with this easy schedule and lose to FL who has a whole new coaching staff then he needs to step down
and refund the $3 million for this year
I agree with you completely, no more excuses for Richt, if they lose to Florida again, he’s got to be fired.
MD
July 8th, 2011
1:49 pm
Got to win 10 in ‘11 and ‘12, + beat UF this year and next year to get off of the hot seat in my opinion.
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
1:49 pm
flat tire
we are not going to win 10 games and beat florida with 1 running back returning who has actually carried a football during a live game
I’d say richt is done unless McGarity gives him a pass.
However, who’s fault is it that we are in this mess?
Richt
If the defense plays lights out and we can generate enough offense from Murray, we can maybe win 9 games. If the 3 losses are close hard fought games, you could make the argument that richt should stay.
11 years is a long time though. It may just be time for it to end.
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Beast from the East
July 8th, 2011
1:51 pm
ga gator,
I see us (UF) at about 8-4 and battling it out with the Dawgs for second place in the East? What’s your take?
ga gator
July 8th, 2011
1:52 pm
DawginLex, I would not fire him even then unless you already had Petersen or Mullin lined up. Mullin was my first choice to replace Meyer, but Foley has had pretty good success except for Zook and Zook never had a chance to start with.
Will
July 8th, 2011
1:52 pm
I was really starting to pick up hope for my Dawgs in 2011 but it looks like another rebuilding year. The sad thing is who really cares anymore? I think college football is about to lose popularity.
BigDawg11
July 8th, 2011
1:53 pm
Will,
How is it going to be a rebuilding year? Im sorry but if fans were basing our season off of Caleb King, then we were doomed to begin with.
THE MARK RICHT FAREWELL TOUR
July 8th, 2011
1:53 pm
CALEB KING BEEN KICKED OFF THE TOUR…….HAHA
ga gator
July 8th, 2011
1:53 pm
Beast, either 2 or 3 losses depending on the game in Jax, but Carolina is loaded as long as Spurrier can keep Garcia from getting loaded.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 8th, 2011
1:55 pm
DawginLex
Come on man dont dash my hopes,
I have been drinking the DREAM TEAM Kool-Aid all summer
Dont dash my hopes now
Birdawg
July 8th, 2011
1:55 pm
With King gone, we have not one bit of experience in the backfield, this is going to be a long year. Murray might have to get tommy john surgery after the season with all the throwing that will be done this year.
Paul Finebaum
July 8th, 2011
1:55 pm
I tried to tell yall.
there is no "A" in academics at UGA
July 8th, 2011
1:56 pm
never has….never will be.
AltamahaDawg
July 8th, 2011
1:57 pm
Well actually…………. Malcolm probabaly does know how to block and the plays. I imagine that’s just the type of things they work on the entire year he is training as a redshirt.
DT
July 8th, 2011
1:57 pm
His job will be safe, provided the bulldogs reach their customary seven wins.
Beast from the East
July 8th, 2011
1:57 pm
ga gator,
I like your optimism, but I can’t see us being favored against Bama, LSU, USC or FSU. UGA and UT will also be close to “toss-ups”. It’s really hard to guess when everyting has been so secretive down there this off-season. Waiting with eager anticipation for September to get here!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 8th, 2011
1:57 pm
18months after running wild on Tech neither Ealey or King are with the program….
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 8th, 2011
1:58 pm
Well
Its another rebuilding year like last yr, and the yr before, and the yr before, and the yr before, and the yr before.
MD
July 8th, 2011
1:58 pm
Caleb King was a proven back w/ a 5+ yard per carry average. That’s something to build an offense around, on top of being a senior. I see it as a rebuilding year, you can’t count on 2 guys who haven’t seen live action and a fumbling nightmare to carry the load for this team in the SEC. Can we put #7 in the backfield?
Birdawg
July 8th, 2011
1:58 pm
We should just put two o lineman back at tailback and full back and just throw all day.
2012 FEAR THE END
July 8th, 2011
1:58 pm
We just have to use a 2 Tight End set more often, problem solved
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 8th, 2011
1:59 pm
Brandon Smith will get more looks now than had been anticipated.
Mobile Dawg
July 8th, 2011
1:59 pm
The facts are:
Dawgs will line up a team, and be competetive. Adversity in Athens will fuel the fire and provide ample motivation this year. Kinda sounds like King is gone.
Birdawg
July 8th, 2011
2:00 pm
The King has left the building!!
ADMan
July 8th, 2011
2:00 pm
Food Lion Bag Boy….you do realize you’re a “bag boy” don’t you? If you’ve got an opening Caleb King needs a job….That will free up some of your time to shine my shoes and mow my lawn….glad Kings gone…he’s had plenty of chances…I’ll be gald to hold the door open for him when he leaves…..Malcome will more than take his place(see spring game) and Crowell will take over as the featured back and lead the SEC in rushing….I’ll bet that the Georgia offence will be better than Bama’s and Florida’s this year…..it’s gonna happen!
BigDawg11
July 8th, 2011
2:00 pm
Birdawg,
Why do that. Malcome can fill the position just fine and Crowell will develop. King has been a bust from day 1. Time to move on.
tide roll
July 8th, 2011
2:01 pm
Samuel didn’t have a fumbling problem in high school. If it is a problem at Uga, maybe a little coaching would help. Oh wait, your running backs coach is nearly as young as your players, and was a wide receiver! Samuel hasn’t played linebacker since high school (5 years ago) and you guys now have him starting! Where’s Marcus Dowtin? Where’s Nick Williams? They were experienced LB(s)! Oh wait, they’re gone because ” Pudge” Grantham wants more size at Linebacker. Talking about size, Grantham and your Offensive Coordinator, Bobo would make a great Before and After picture for Jenny Craig Weight watchers! You guys are absolutely certifiable! Go Dawgs! What a joke of a program!
Birdawg
July 8th, 2011
2:01 pm
Just being sarcastic, King and Malcome have to grown up fast though, it might be too late by the time they do.
UGA Insider
July 8th, 2011
2:02 pm
I really feel for Caleb because he’s in the best shape of his life and has been working hard on the field. Now look for Nick Marshall and a few others to get a shot at rb. We are as thin back there as I can ever remember. Please note we are paperthin at fb as well. We have a converted TE penciled in to start. We may not win too many games but atleast it will be intertaining to watch.
BigDawg11
July 8th, 2011
2:03 pm
Got ya man. Malcome knows the syste quite well. He will be ready to go. Crowell is improving each day. This is what the kid wanted when he signed his LOI with us. Immediate playing time. Lets see what ya got kid
Delbert D.
July 8th, 2011
2:04 pm
I’d say Ohio State head coach Luke Fickell is on the hot seat, trying to improve on his predecessor’s 0-13 record of last season.
Mark Richt Farewell Tour
July 8th, 2011
2:04 pm
enjoy losers. another 6-6 season or less.
Mobile Dawg
July 8th, 2011
2:04 pm
tide roll, shut up, you’re nothing more than a pot stirring blithering idiot LOSER. That’s the obvious thing we see.
Birdawg
July 8th, 2011
2:05 pm
Oh no doubt BigDawg, I can’t wait to see it!! I want to see Crowell light up the Broncos secondary after he burns the front line.
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
2:05 pm
Bruce figgins at FB is a concern?
not in my book
6′4″ 275 pounds
Might need to move him to the OL and let Zander Ogletree play FB
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
2:06 pm
Keith Marshall come on down baby!!!!!!!!!!!!
AltamahaDawg
July 8th, 2011
2:06 pm
Well, one thing to consider is that while WE are just now coming to grips with this, I am almost certain that the coaches, (and maybe even the whole team, have not been counting on King being a part of the plan for a while now. Not sure what they can do about that, but I positive they have not spent the summer building around his presence.
Mobile Dawg
July 8th, 2011
2:08 pm
I see more positives coming out of the continued house cleaning in Athens. I say, it’s about time. These young guys can play, let’s hope that defense pans out like it’s predicted, unlike the offensive line a year ago, they were supposed to be the strength of the team. This year it looks like the defense protects the flag, until the offense matures.
Mobile Dawg
July 8th, 2011
2:09 pm
Just thinking about what you wrote Altamaha, CMR had to know King was improbable.
Joey
July 8th, 2011
2:10 pm
I agree with DIL. The biggest key to Richt’s immediate future is Todd Grantham. If his D is what we think it will be, then even Bobo can’t mess this team up.
Win the first two, the Dawgs will win 10.
Don’t want to dwell on the alternative . . .
David
July 8th, 2011
2:11 pm
All you people who want to replace Mark Richt, tell me who would you replace him with that could do any better???????
Mobile Dawg
July 8th, 2011
2:12 pm
The alternative Joey is “Joey Jones” at South Alabama.
Delbert D.
July 8th, 2011
2:12 pm
I wish that the NCAA would allow a school to administer the Wonderlic test before they sign recruits to a scholarship.
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
2:12 pm
Wouldn’t it be something if Crowell ran for about 150 versus boise and all of us could take a deep breath?
Wake up son!!
Sorry…………….
Mobile Dawg
July 8th, 2011
2:12 pm
I just told you David…
JDawg1785
July 8th, 2011
2:13 pm
I’m sorry to hear about Caleb and truly wish him the best. Say hello to Boo Malcome, a guy I thought looked amazing at G-Day. Sure, he’s never carried the rock in a real game, but Murray hadn’t thrown a pass in a real game before last season and he worked out OK. Who knows how things will pan out?
GT Dad
July 8th, 2011
2:13 pm
With an easier schedule, I think the Dawgs need to get at least 9 wins for Richt to keep his job. It’s possible, but depends on both lines and avoiding injuries.
(Oh, and Dan, hope you’re not running all over ATL looking for GTU gear……)
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
2:14 pm
David
it doesn’t matter who would be on the replacement list
In this “fix it now” society all that matters is a change is made.
That’s why the Bowdens and Paternos will never be around ever again
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
2:15 pm
ADman
Caleb King, stated that he is a good engine mechanic and will be over to fix your motor so you can drive your house on wheels to the ball games
That way you can watch UGA self destruct in person
Mobile Dawg
July 8th, 2011
2:15 pm
In this day Lex, I don’t think anyone can hold up that long, to much pressure at the “big programs”.
UGA Insider
July 8th, 2011
2:16 pm
Mobile and Altamaha:
I like your positive thinking but you can’t be more wrong. This staff and this team were fully expecting and counting on King to be eligible. He has been a leader at workouts and many told me he might have a huge breakout season if he could stay healthy. This is a huge letdown for me as well. We all thought he had the grades to get to the opener.
Gossip Girl
July 8th, 2011
2:16 pm
Just heard a rumor that Caleb King is ineligible due to academics this coming Fall. Anyone heard that? Say it ain’t so!
AltamahaDawg
July 8th, 2011
2:18 pm
I’m sure King returning was plan B. Still, it was probabaly close enough they were hopeful.
I don’t imagine it was happytime, when that GA had to walk in and tell the coaches that King just failed that one test, or that one report, that nailed his grade in whatever class. Curse words?
Joey
July 8th, 2011
2:18 pm
Oh crap. I just heard about our only experienced tailback that weighs more than 170 lbs.
Beast from the East
July 8th, 2011
2:19 pm
Mobile Dawg and DawginLex,
Sad but true. Guys that want to stay at one school their entire careers need to stick with Div II these days. BCS schools aren’t for the faint of heart. With the salaries they’re receiving, the schools, fans and alumni want it NOW!
Birdawg
July 8th, 2011
2:20 pm
Here is his tweet:
RT @C_King4: Somethings u cant control, and what seems bad right now might turn out good. Too all of my homeboyz hold UGA down don’t let them brake u…
beebee
July 8th, 2011
2:20 pm
Dawg fans: The Honduras mission trip should stay in your minds.
Coach Richt knows and has in his heart what is more important and satisfying in this world. Although football is fun and exciting and pays him so well, all the calculated mess surrounding it may not be worth even all the money.
Show him love even if the team loses 3,4, or 5 games and don’t try to fireMarkRicht.com Otherwise he’ll say “To Hell with Georgia” and he won’t take the “Hell” back this time.
Bulldog players got to play hard and smart for him too.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 8th, 2011
2:23 pm
David
Your question was answered by DawginLex at 12:09
Since you love mediocrity and dont think a replacement can do better please go pull for another program
AltamahaDawg
July 8th, 2011
2:23 pm
Weren’t you claiming some weeks ago that “insiders” knew he did not have the grades?
Joey
July 8th, 2011
2:23 pm
Well, our RB coach just got his salary doubled. Maybe he will earn it and get some boys ready Boise.
ADMan
July 8th, 2011
2:24 pm
Food Lion Bag Boy….I wouldn’t let you or King work on anything mechanical…stick to paper products and grass and you might be able to work your way up to be the brine tester at the pickle factory……one thing for sure is you don’t know much about college football!….everybody in the office thinks that your either a high school drop out, a college drop out or momas boy…one thing for sure is that you’re a redneck…no doubt about it!
Athens is Hell
July 8th, 2011
2:24 pm
“Ex-UGA doctoral student pleads guilty to conspiracy, theft and fraud charges”
http://www.redandblack.com/2011/07/07/ex-uga-doctoral-student-pleads-guilty-to-conspiracy-theft-and-fraud-charges/
Oh yeah … and Mark Richt is the Devil.
WDE
July 8th, 2011
2:25 pm
I can’t find anything definitive on the King issue..best I saw was CBS quoting a “source” at UGA..then 680 the fan quoting the CBS rumor…and that supposed tweet could mean a bunch if different things..anyone got anything else?
schmeckdawg
July 8th, 2011
2:25 pm
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
2:06 pm
Keith Marshall come on down baby!!!!!!!!!!!!
DiL, the last that I saw (unfortunately) Marshall has crossed the DAWGS off of his list!
Jasper Sanks
July 8th, 2011
2:26 pm
http://eye-on-collegefootball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/24156338/30521285
UGA FRIEND
July 8th, 2011
2:27 pm
CMR has no quota to keep his job. UGA could go 6-7 again and he will still be there. Where could UGA ge a better coach? All this talk among UGA fans about him having to win X number of games is foolish. Lighten up guys and get a life. If you don`t like your coach go root for some other team.
BigDawg11
July 8th, 2011
2:28 pm
Marshall has not crossed the Dawgs off his list. Dont know where you saw that at but thats incorrect. UGA leads with UNC 2nd and South Carolina 3rd.
AltamahaDawg
July 8th, 2011
2:29 pm
McClendon is most definitely standing right in the middle of ground zero, as far as earning his paycheck this year.
Mobile Dawg
July 8th, 2011
2:31 pm
UGA FRIEND, I’m about as light as I can get. If we see another year of the product we saw on and off the field the last several years I can predict that just may happen.
tide roll
July 8th, 2011
2:32 pm
“brake” you. It’s been how long since King’s tweet, and it took me to notice this? You uga bloggers are something else!
Joey
July 8th, 2011
2:32 pm
Me? I don’t know any insiders or sources. I read the King rumors on here 4 or 5 weeks ago, but Richt calmed me down then when he seemed sure King was eligible.
JB
July 8th, 2011
2:32 pm
10+ mil in the Bank. 7 or so mil owed on current contract. Half of ACC teams who would hire him in a minute. Not to hot to me. Life pretty good IN THE BIG PICTURE.
Mobile Dawg
July 8th, 2011
2:34 pm
If adversity brings out the best in us, watch out, these Dawgs will be “Beasts of the East” at least. Nothing personal there Beast of the East. Commenting on your previous statement I’m sure Urban Meyer’s departure had a lot to do with the pressure. He never seemed the same after the loss to Bama in the Dome a couple years back.
gtfanfrom1951
July 8th, 2011
2:35 pm
0-2 and lost to
Fla.
Miss St.
GT
one he was to win
so 7-5 maybe
Mobile Dawg
July 8th, 2011
2:36 pm
There you go again tide troll. I have to give it to you, you’re a persistent little pest.
JB
July 8th, 2011
2:36 pm
I won’t take anything away from Meyer, But Tebow, like Herschel, was a once in a life time player. Florida was never going to be that good again, year after year again. Good, yes, 11-12 wins ever year. No.
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
2:38 pm
ADMan
Even a middle school drop out knows UGA is nothing but a bunch of 10 win loving losers that wont ever be on the level of FL
“What was that Caleb? Yea, I think that is ADman’s house, it has Mud Tires and its parked behind the bowling alley.
Now look Caleb Its very import that you fix his motor, he needs his house up and running so he can drive there to watch the Bullpups lose out again this season
Remember he’s a poor rabid toothless UGA fan, so if he try’s to pay you booze tell him you only take cash
MD
July 8th, 2011
2:38 pm
UGA Friend, you have to be kidding me. I am an alum, donate money and buy tickets; I can voice my opinion about how many games he should win and who he should beat because I have a vested interest. No I did not play for UGA, but I support them financially so in my opinion I can voice my (dis)pleasure.
Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great person (better than I), but he’s paid to do a job and if he’s not producing results relative to his check he needs to be gone. Do you accept mediocrity for your employees or children?
I want Richt to win, bottom line, but if he can’t he needs to go.
JB
July 8th, 2011
2:39 pm
Oh boy, there goes the hood. Bag boy showed up. I guess the Star Wars Marathon is over.
Athens is Heaven
July 8th, 2011
2:39 pm
http://poonsec.blogspot.com/2008/09/vote-for-hot-uga-poon.html
Just for you Mr Athens is He!!
These are real and don’t inflate like your dates do.
Joey
July 8th, 2011
2:40 pm
Who woulda thunk after the ‘09 Tech game that neither Ealey nor King would finish their career out as a Dawg?
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
2:40 pm
JB
I guess you dont remember the decade of the 90’s do you
JB
July 8th, 2011
2:41 pm
No bag boy, when was Star Wars made, I give up
ADMan
July 8th, 2011
2:42 pm
Bag Boy your too easy to make fun of…but then again most idiots are!
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
2:42 pm
JB
Moron, Ive been on all morning, you should stop watching the Dooley highlight reel, your getting it confused with the current state of your program
AltamahaDawg
July 8th, 2011
2:42 pm
No, not you Joey.
RiffRaff
July 8th, 2011
2:44 pm
Really? Mark Richt on the hot seat?? You think his phone wouldn’t be ringing off the hook if he was out of a job at UGA???
10 win season minimum.
Mobile Dawg
July 8th, 2011
2:44 pm
JB, you probably already know this but Meyer won at Bowling Green, Utah, then Florida. with and without Tebow. He is an excellent coach, but if you fear for your health that’s a major distraction.
Prowd DAWG Fan
July 8th, 2011
2:45 pm
YEEEEE—HAWWWWW!!!!! Hold it, lemme spit sum ‘bacci joose out my F-150. Now CRANK UP SOME MERLE !!! Uh, now whut wuz the question? Oh, yeah. Ah’d like to thank we shud win ever game in twenty-leven, ya here ?
JB
July 8th, 2011
2:45 pm
Bag boy………..I had to do some work………As a Techie, you know how us Jawja people get busy in the Drive thru during lunch…..LOL…………Order up
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
2:45 pm
ADMan
Whose the idiot really
The 10 win loving program
Or those teams like FL and AL who expect championships instead of only 10 wins
Enjoy getting beat down every year
You follow the Dogs, DT?
July 8th, 2011
2:47 pm
I assume you don’t, considering your remark about the Dogs “customary 7 wins.” For one thing, Richt has not had a 7 win season in his 10 years at UGA. If you are talking about the program average under Richt, it is almost 10 wins per season.
Glad to be of help.
Pat
July 8th, 2011
2:50 pm
Is this supposed to be breaking news???
WDE
July 8th, 2011
2:50 pm
The University of Georgia just confirmed what had been a raging rumor all day. Starting tailback Caleb King has been ruled academically ineligible.
King apparently was unable to meet the NCAA’s satisfactory progress rule. King has not returned phone calls, texts or emails seeking comment.
Speculation that King had fallen short began from King’s own tweets at Twitter.com this morning.
First he posted: “Somethings u cant control, and what seems bad right now might turn out good. Too [sic] all of my homeboyz hold UGA down don’t let them brake [sic] u…”
Later he wrote: “I see u when I see u. U cant stress about it Just let God take control.”
Several UGA players replied later with sympathetic responses. But no one at Georgia commented on all the speculation until spokeman Claude Felton confirmed via a phone call, “yes, Caleb King is academically ineligible for fall semester.”
wildbill
July 8th, 2011
2:51 pm
9 wins including FLA.
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
2:51 pm
JB
Yea that post was about as stupid as the UGA mentality of 10 wins or else
You really should get back to flipping your burgers, and lay off the kool-aid fountain drinks
JB
July 8th, 2011
2:54 pm
You’re right Mobile, But Bowling Green and winning 2 NC in 5 years at Florida is a whole different ball game. Meyer was under tremendous pressure to produce big time every year, and by produce, I don’t mean 9-10 win Georgia standards, I mean winning the East, going to the Dome and playing in a BCS bowl EVERY year. That’s a tall order in the SEC. Go Dawgs
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
2:55 pm
WDE
Thanks for the CBS news with Catie Koric.
you forgot to add, “Stay tuned for either the next arrest of another UGA player or academic inelligablity
JB
July 8th, 2011
2:57 pm
Boy if this is true about King……We are thin……….ner at RB……Can someone 100% confirm. Crap!
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
2:57 pm
JB
Yes it is a tall order but when your paid like these coaches are, I dont think its that tall of an order
You pay someone $3 million for mediocrity, shows your education level precisely
ORDER UP
Red Grange
July 8th, 2011
2:58 pm
The dogs had better be thankful the Tide willl not come to Athens this year.
JB
July 8th, 2011
3:01 pm
“your paid”… Bag boy….You mean “you’re” I’m sure. See, you’re is “you are”. You may not be a Techie, my bad.
JB
July 8th, 2011
3:02 pm
And he talks about educational level……..That is rich.
virginia dog
July 8th, 2011
3:02 pm
It’s pretty simple… if he starts out 0-2 he will be fired during the season. Goes 1-1 he will limp through the season and be fired at the end of the year. If he starts 2-0 he is off the hot seat. Because starting 2-0 will get him to the Georgia dome to face the #1 team in the land. UGA will be ripped but Richt will survive because the winner will be the eventual national champion.
JB
July 8th, 2011
3:05 pm
Richt will not be fired DURING the season for ANY reason. That’s what Bammer and Auburn do. Deer hunting, fishing and football is about all they know over there. If they have a bad season, it’s just summed up that that ole boy ain’t cheat’n hard enough.
dog forever
July 8th, 2011
3:05 pm
whatthedawg that post is so funny as to what will happen with the number of wins ……
NewnanDawg
July 8th, 2011
3:07 pm
He’d have to win the East….but it will never happen. He’s not coaching against Zook, Tuberville, Shula, Croom anymore in the SEC. Better coaches have exposed him over the last 5-6 years as the average coach that he truly is.
7 losses in a season at UGA is unacceptable under any circumstances short of a team plane crash.
WDE
July 8th, 2011
3:09 pm
@Food Lion Bag Boy bite me little man we lost a kid due to lack of work in the classroom, last one you lost was for dope smoking…and how many arrests the Gators up to so far this year…that’s right you’ve been schooled…yet again.
chazzo
July 8th, 2011
3:09 pm
Short answer: Win the East. Better Answer: Win the East with a win against UF. Specific answer: 4, Beat SC, UT, AU, and GT. Truth of the matter: He will never be off the hot seat with some. He is not on this season with others. That argument has been rehashed ad nauseam per every single thread posted on the ajc, including the weather, the economy, politics, the war, and climate change.
old time dog
July 8th, 2011
3:11 pm
Lots of “reported” news that folks are getting way too upset over. If the truth is that Caleb King is academically ineligible then rest assured someone else will be toting the ball and move on. College football is a revolving door that lets folks in and lets folks out. Eligibility issues, injuries, coaches tenures, incoming financial donations and the pulse rate of the fan base as perceived by the AD and on up the line all bear significant weight on the future of a head coach. Conversations between said coach and the UGA administration probably have occured that would shed light on what expectations are actually even out there. eYe doubt McGarity or anyone else has set a specific number of wins as a statute of Richt continuing. There are alot of things to look at and evaluate in being fair not only to Richt but to the program as well. The biggest factor is whether he can regain control of an once solid program that has declined in quality whether it is due to choice of assistants or a general lack of proper attention or ability from the head coach himself. eYe just don’t see a numbers game deciding this thing in it’s entirety. The governing body at UGA whom have the decisive power to decide will, like the rest of us, know whether Richt has control of the program in good hands or not. The defining moment is not very far away.
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
3:12 pm
JB
Clap clap clap clap, everyone we have an english major on here
Glad you can correct grammer I guess you’ll be correcting all day because 90% of your trailer park comrades on here need correcting too you dope
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
3:15 pm
Folks, I believe it to be obvious that anyone who trolls a UGA blog, calls himself the food lion bag boy and claims to be a florida fan ain’t too bright.
We should feel sorry for him and ignore him and move on.
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
3:15 pm
WDE
LOL
Schooled again you must really live in the woods
30+ arrests in the last 4 yrs at UGA
Hmmm, Who’s been winning the Fulmer Cup oh yea UGA
Yea Ive been schooled by a moron
RedandBlackDAWG
July 8th, 2011
3:19 pm
Humm,
Reference C. King, we are now at updated plan number 5 for the coming season on the offense, LOL. It appears, once again that C. King has proven that you can be lazy and not succeed. I believe that CMR has got to cut him loose and put him off the team. He has shown by his actions tha he is not reliable and he has let down his team mates once again. I would guess he will not be a member of any NFL team in the future, so it is obvious, with all he had to lose, he just is either too lazy or doesn’t care. I hate to judge a person, but all indications are that he is going to have a hard life of struggle ahead of him. Before anybody says, he is another UGA failure, remeber, he was highly recruited out of High School by a lot of SEC schools, so they should thank UGA for recruiting him, or they would have him. Surely CMR gave this kid every chance to succeed and he made the decision not to. Sad, sad commentary about a young kid, who could have written his own ticket in life, but is satisfied with failure.
Sick-n-tired
July 8th, 2011
3:23 pm
@Flat Tire I totally agree with you. I am tired of hearing we will be happy with winning ten games and beating UF. Don’t get me wrong that would be a great thing to hear that the dawgs won ten games this year and they beat UF but what is the purpose for playing if you are not playing for a championship? I think that the goal year in and year out is to beat UF, win the east, win the conference championship, and try and get to the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Anything less than them goals are mediocre and will keep UGA at the state their in now. Every team in the league dreams of both of those championships and it is time for UGA to want the same. This however, starts at the top with the AD and president and then trickle down the chain until it hit the players.
JB
July 8th, 2011
3:24 pm
Is the King story confirmed?
MD
July 8th, 2011
3:26 pm
King is done, per Rivals and several other places
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
3:27 pm
http://www.edsbs.com
Auburn running away with 2011 fulmer Cup
Bag over the head boy wrong again
UGA not on the list
JB
July 8th, 2011
3:29 pm
Sick n Tired……..See Prez Adams. He is the final authority on Firing our football coach. I want Richt to win and will support that effort this year……….But ADAMS cares about being competitive, not winning Championships. If that weren’t true, Richt would have been fired last year. Ask the Presidents at Maryland and Miami. They pulled the trigger.
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
3:32 pm
DawginLex
Yes please continue to ignore us FL fans, our program, and everything else thats FL.
Thats why we own you
When UGA takes a page from Spurrier and puts the importance of the game in JAX as #1 then UGA might be something to be feared.
But you guys have stooped to losing to SC, and of all teams Miss St and Vandy, keep it up and KY will be ahead of your joke program
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
3:33 pm
http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/2844524/
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This explains it.
Bag boy just got out of jail.
Finally has access to a computer
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
3:36 pm
florida has won 1 title in the last well forever without Tim Tebow on the team
Without timmy, you will never win another especially since you have Buffet Boy calling the shots.
John Brantley ain’t tom Brady. You idiots claiming that charlie Buffet destroyer is going to turn Brantley into the 2nd coming of Brady are comical
And you call us delusional
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
3:36 pm
DawginLex
What did I say
WHO’s been winning the Fulmer Cup one more time
Who’s been winning the Fulmer Cup
UGA has been
Here’s a puke bag for you
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
3:41 pm
DawginLex
1996 ring a bell yea another title
1996 more recent than 1980
And you talk about one player oh yea I think thats UGA’s problem, weve won one without Tim Tebow bud, get off your booze
UGA might want to get into a time machine a bring Herschel back from the past
I bet you were on here foaming at the mouth when Spurrier left probably making the same stupid comment about Spurrier leaving as your reference of Tim Tebow
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
3:41 pm
we have had zero arrests this year.
Case closed you idiot
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
3:42 pm
Delusional You ARE
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
3:42 pm
1996 was the 1 title stupid.
2006 and 2008 were with Tebow
Delusional jerk
Joey
July 8th, 2011
3:44 pm
Never seen a UF fan this persistant. Got to be an insect – how long has it been since “RAMBLE ON!!!” or “st simons” has spewed their mindless crap on here?
Bag Boy, real fast, name your Gator LBs . . .
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
3:46 pm
DawginLex
Did I say anything about this year Mr. Case is closed
I said for the last time
Who’s been winning the Fulmer Cup, yea UGA
Now moron, the year is not over, its half way over so UGA is still in the hunt for this year as well
But again your program has been the recent winners
You might ought to shut up, your looking stupid
Here’s a bag for your head now go sit in the corner
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
3:49 pm
DawginLex
Once again this is what you wrote
“florida has won 1 title in the last well forever without Tim Tebow on the team”
I think forever would be 1980 compared not 1996
Stop with the booze it really can restrict your thought processes
Joey
July 8th, 2011
3:55 pm
10 minutes and not a peep. That’s what I thought creep. You’ve run everybody off with your idiocy.
DawginLex
July 8th, 2011
4:01 pm
1996-1 title no Tebow
2006 and 2008-Tebow on the team
Read slowly crayon boy of go get someone with an education to read it to you.
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
4:07 pm
Joey
bag of donuts
Yea I run everyone off just like FL runs your coaching staff and football team off the field and into the locker room to continue with their
“Positive meditation chants of 10 wins is all that counts”
10 wins is all that counts
10 wins is all that counts
10 wins is all that counts
10 wins is all that counts
LOL
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
4:10 pm
DawginLex
Yea Im stupid to converse with
I didnt know 1996 or 15 yrs ago is well forever but 1980 isnt? Yea you make logical sense
Here’s a coloring book for you
Food Lion Bag Boy
July 8th, 2011
4:13 pm
Calling all UGA fans
Still scared of the big bad gator
Hello anyone?
Crickets churping
Crickets churping
Crickets churping
Crickets churping
UGA fans really are scared of the BIG BAD GATOR,
Hey here’s a 10 Win pillow you can hold
BLAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Ceasar
July 8th, 2011
4:28 pm
With this years cupcake schedule, 12-0 0r go!!!!!!!
Summit Dawg
July 8th, 2011
4:54 pm
Looks like Richt should have been a little more encouraging to Ealey instead of being more discouraging!!! Looks as though we might need him!!!!
RedandBlackDAWG
July 8th, 2011
5:06 pm
Lex,
If you ignore them, you do not give them an audience. If you pay attention to them, they have beaten you already. They would not be on a blog concerning UGA if nobody paid attention to them. A lot of the trolls are on here, simply because they know they will be able to stir up the crowd and draw attention to themselfs. A fire only burns when you give it fuel, and a blister goes away if you do not pick at it.
sheepdawg
July 8th, 2011
6:13 pm
disassociate the athletic association from our state’s flagship university, and absent of most of the rabids who entertain by posting on these type stories, the majority of educated folks will cheer, and not care whether cmr is rehired
Mary Kastner
July 8th, 2011
6:14 pm
Dear FLBB, I went to the doctor this afternoon and he had some really scary news for me. Thought you might need to know. You may want to see a dentist real soon.
Dawg 39
July 8th, 2011
6:21 pm
I still believe that Richt, Bobo,& Grantham are on the “3 Year Plan”. If 2011 is not what McGarity wants then he will tell everyone to start making plans elsewhere for the future unless the program has definitely turned the corner in 2012. I expect no changes in the coaching ranks until the 2012 season has been completed. Then we May see all the Football Coaches Fired….
Lakedawg
July 8th, 2011
8:09 pm
Dawg 39 you got it pretty much correct. Doubt if many of the retards posting on here attended many Dawg club meetings this spring, but McGarity said on more than one occassion it wasn’t necessarily the number of wins but the progress of overall program including off field issues.
truedawg
July 8th, 2011
11:25 pm
I have to agree with some others on here. I don’t think there is a magic number in place. just what direction the program is headed. No one could see the loses on the OL or the loses at RB. I see progress in the program. No arrests, and better work ethic in place. Even if the DAWGS start 0-2 I think CMR stays on board unless its ugly. If there aren’t injuries, or other off field issues, I expect the team to be hitting there stride mid season much like 2007. I do believe bad losses late in the season could spell trouble for CMR though. That is unless the issues mentioned before aren’t in place. The season has many winable games…on paper, but who saw AU last year coming? who saw SC for that matter? The only number that I see changing things for CMR this year is $ donated. IF fans are upset about a certain loss, Sc, Tech, or UF then Adams might have to give in to that pressure. IMO anything less than 9 wins, barring no team issues ie injuries arrests etc., would make me lose faith in the state of leadership. I have met CMR many times and like the man very much as a coach and a man. I have said on here many time I think second only to Erk, he’s the best coach to ever be at UGA. But its about winning and being competive. To say winning only 8 but beating Sc and UF is enough would mean we lost games that we should have won!! What is UF or SC ends up being an SEC champ? does a loss there mean UGA is going backwards? I’ll be pulling for the DAWGS and Richt, win or lose. But lest hope its winning. GO DAWGS!!!
Bartles and James
July 9th, 2011
12:32 pm
Keep Coach Richt no matter what the record. GO DAWGS!
We thank you for your support!
RedandBlackDAWG
July 9th, 2011
1:45 pm
I would think and hope a big consideration is keeping them off the Police Blotters this year, although I am not sure any coach can baby sit that much if needed. No one can accuse CMR of not providing the morale compass or encouragement they need or want, but it is up to the kids to avoid those circumstances.
It seems like the task facing CMR gets a little bigger each day, so we will just have to see how the season progresses both on and off the field. I personally hope he is successful, because he is someone the university should be proud to have representing them. It all boils down to the big bucks though, so UGA’s hand may be forced, If we have a real bad season. Then if the AD is forced to make a change, it might be principles be damned, just win football games, like a lot of the other schools do. Money rules college sports now.
oakwood dawg
July 9th, 2011
1:51 pm
I agree with UGA Insider Georgia is a team that will give you a game, but they can’t close the deal in the end it is just the way they are built to play. I recently made a $ 100.00 bet with a friend that UGA will never win another national championship as long as i’m alive. hate to say it just being honest, it’s a bet i’ll never have to pay BANK ON THAT.
Swamp Gator
July 9th, 2011
2:17 pm
Not such a good ending for Joel Parrish: http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/082501/met_7040406.html
Joel “Cowboy” Parrish – was arrested in Australia , were arrested along with three Colombians on July 27 by Australian authorities who allege the men smuggled 2,457 pounds of cocaine that a South American drug cartel planned to distribute in Sydney.
Australian officials say the seizure is the largest in their nation’s history and would have an estimated value of $22.3 million to $33.5 million in America, U.S. officials said.
RedandBlackDAWG
July 9th, 2011
2:51 pm
Swamp Gator,
Makes you kind of wonder about this guys mental state. Maybe he took one too many head slaps in football. First he skips the NFL for the CFL. I would think he lost a fair chunk of change there. Then he plays tow years and leaves to become a lumberjack in Canada. Can’t imagine he made a whole lot of bucks compared to the CFL . I lived three years pretty close to where he off loaded the drugs in Western Australia, and if he was planning on distributing them in Sydney, I would have thought, he might want to be a little more watchful of his fuel, since he was on the other side of the continent and either way he went, had about a 3500 mile trip still to go. Depending on whether he was going south, or north, the weather would be a problem. North might be a cyclone or two to worry about, and since it is winter there, south would have or could have been a challenge. Obviously, he was not one of our more scholarly graduates, LOl.
Caleb
July 10th, 2011
5:11 pm
Georgia is overated. Tennessee will poop on them at home this year.
Henry
July 11th, 2011
7:11 pm
U GA could win all of their games and a lot of the so called Ga fans would still want him fired. I would like to know who they would replace him with. Oh I know the former coach for Ohio State
Me tOO
July 12th, 2011
4:04 pm
Any more losses to FLA and he should go. Period! Win em all but FLA and he should be fired on the spot. He is clearly not as good a Meyer was so why do we have to constantly settle for second best, scratch that, third or fourth best every year. Tired of the excuses UGA! Tired of these columns’s AJC! Go take your pathetic record against FLA some where else because I’m tired of the talk from everyone! RGTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Richts Got To Go! I don’t care what he aspires to be in life. Just don’t do it at the University of Georgia anymore.