Florida game bigger for Dogs’ SEC hopes than it is for Richt’s job status
Can Mark Richt survive a loss to Florida this year? (Associated Press)
In a season of “must-win” games, Georgia will make the trip to Jacksonville facing twin imperatives:
First, with South Carolina holding the tie-breaker over the Dogs in the SEC East, a loss to Florida might not finish off UGA’s chances of making it to the championship game in the Georgia Dome (the Gamecocks, after all, are missing Marcus Lattimore), but the odds surely would get a lot longer. Without a win over the Gators, Georgia would need South Carolina to lose at least twice more in the conference while the Dogs won over Auburn and Kentucky.
And secondly, if Mark Richt, who’s won only twice against Florida in his 10 previous seasons at Georgia, can’t get a victory against a first-year coach of a team that’s lost three in a row and is on thin ice when it comes to its quarterbacking corps, the heat under his seat is going to suddenly ramp back up to pretty near the level it was when the Dogs opened 0-2.
But is this really a must-win game for Richt to keep his job? I don’t think so. Sure, it’ll get awfully ugly in the Bulldog Nation if he loses again to the Gators, but if the Dogs then win out and finish 9-3, with a decent bowl likely in the offing, I doubt very much Greg McGarity and Michael Adams would be thinking coaching change at the end of the season.
Conversely, if Georgia collapses down the stretch and loses two or more games but somehow gets a win over hated rival Florida, it’s possible Richt still would survive to face another season of hot-seat speculation.
So, yes, Georgia-Florida is a very important game for both the Georgia team and its head coach.
But I don’t see it as a must win.
Agree or disagree? Feel free to share your views in the comments. Go Dogs!
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199 comments Add your comment
dawgfacedboy
October 25th, 2011
10:13 am
Lose again to FLorida? He would be 2-9? That does not look very good at all.
He only beat Zook 1 out of 3.
JaxDawg05
October 25th, 2011
10:17 am
Heck yeah it’s a must win, sixth one this year! Sarcasm………………..
DawginLex
October 25th, 2011
10:17 am
If you review Richt’s tenure, I’d say it goes like this:
2001-Loss-They were better
2002-Loss-No excuse
2003-Loss-Close game but still no excuse
2004-Won
2005-Loss-No Shockley-He plays, we win
2006-Loss-We actually played them close-they won BCS
2007-Won
2008-Loss-They were better but not that much-Embarrassing
2009-Loss-They were better
2010-Loss-Close game
I give Richt a pass on 2005 and 2006. We were bad in 2008 and 2009 because of his loyalty to Martinez.
DAWG with two bags over head
October 25th, 2011
10:19 am
Bill,
I agree that our braintrust won’t make a change if we lose to UF, but I totally disagree with the logic. A 2-9 record in Jax with great opportunities to win in 2010 and 2011 isn’t up to our standards. If we as fans are accepting of this, we should just go ahead and apply to move to the ACC.
DAWG with two bags over head
October 25th, 2011
10:22 am
At this point in Richt’s tenure, this is the only MUST WIN game to me.
Cuz
October 25th, 2011
10:22 am
Facing a Florida team with three losses in a row is more dangerous than facing them with three wins in a row. This will be ugly.
jaglaw
October 25th, 2011
10:24 am
Dawgin lex…..I have said the 05 sec championship was the worst win in recent history…..it have martinez a job extension. Bad for UGA.
jaglaw
October 25th, 2011
10:25 am
oops “gave” I ment to say
JAWJeRDAWG
October 25th, 2011
10:25 am
Bill
It is certainly a must win to remain in the SEC East race.
Though we’ll need a SC loss to get there, I’m just hopeful for a win where we can continue first that quest, then play hard for a win in the SECC game.
Not sure if it’s must win for Coach Richt, though the CMR haters will say it will, and a loss would certainly beget some nasty debate on his continuing position as the UGA Heah Coach.
Go Dawgs! Beat the Gators and let’s hopefully move forward towards the SEC championship!
Herb Burbalurb
October 25th, 2011
10:26 am
Richt isn’t going anywhere. Listened to his radio show last night- immensely likable guy.
Neither is Kirby Smart going anywhere, while we’re at it.
lanier
October 25th, 2011
10:28 am
got to win the big rivalry loose and he should be gone
Sam Robards, Dawg Fan
October 25th, 2011
10:29 am
DawginLex, I’m in total agreement with your timeline. Well laid-out.
As for this game, I think it is a must-win only because, even without Lattimore, I just don’t know that Carolina’ll lose two more times (in conference: Clemson’ll smack them around Thanksgiving weekend). They’ll definitely get whipped in Fayetteville, but I don’t know that UT or UF is good enough to beat ‘em.
That being said, I think we beat Florida this year by a good margin (14-17 points, I’d wager). Either way, I’m looking forward to watching ‘em play!
Go Dawgs!
Paul H
October 25th, 2011
10:31 am
It’s a must win. Because it’s Florida.
Logan Walker
October 25th, 2011
10:31 am
I hate the phrase must-win, so I won’t be using it. As a Georgia fan, my definition of a successful season includes thumping our rivals, namely Florida. I’ve said many times, only partly in jest, that i would be ok if we went 1-11, as long as that 1 win came in Jax. But I digress; basically, win this game and the Bulldog Nation will be more unified than it has been since we stormed the field in 2007.
Gdawg
October 25th, 2011
10:34 am
Dont agree Bill, if you lose to Gayters then you will have lost to the two teams above you in your own division. That tells you everything about where you are and I dont think that is where we aspire to be.
SuwaneeDawg
October 25th, 2011
10:34 am
I definitely think this is a must win for the program overall.
For Richt, a win can prove that he has got the ship back on course and he can let Houston Nutt declare himself the “King of the Hot Seat” in the SEC.
For McGarity, you know that a UGA alumni that once worked for the dark side is secretly pushing for this team to beat his former employer.
For the team, I hope the coaches have played the recording of Muschamp proclaiming a win against UGA before even coaching a game at Florida. If you want to prove your worth in the SEC, go manhandle your biggest rival.
Finally for Murray, he is a good QB. However, until he wins a big-time game like Saturday he will not get any glory. Here is the time and place to prove yourself in your home state against your school’s biggest rival.
RiffRaff
October 25th, 2011
10:41 am
Dawgs need to win remaining SEC games to have a chance making it to Atlanta. They’ve got the talent but looked bad against Vandy. This is a defining moment for Richt.
DawginLex
October 25th, 2011
10:41 am
The 2005 team was so good on offense that it masked the Willie Martinez defense. Plus, Van Gorder was only one year removed and willie ball hadn’t sunk in yet.
Anybody notice who was coaching Oklahoma’s defensive secondary Saturday night that got TORCHED by Tommy Tubs and Texas Tech? Mr Martinez. Tommy must have felt like he was back at Auburn coahcing against that guy.
NC Dawg
October 25th, 2011
10:41 am
We need a victory over Florida. We don’t need to be saying how it isn’t a must-win. It is. How many have we won over the last 20 years…not many. It’s time to reverse the trend and start winning 18 out of 21 ourselves. Go Dawgs!
LSUTiger
October 25th, 2011
10:41 am
If Brantley is back, Gators win.
DawginLex
October 25th, 2011
10:42 am
filters ate my post
george
October 25th, 2011
10:47 am
what is the over under on number of fights and or times the puppies storm the field this game?
@DawginLex
October 25th, 2011
10:47 am
Is that Lexington, KY? We need to start a Bulldog Club up here.
OkieDawg
October 25th, 2011
10:47 am
If Georgia loses to Florida, there will be more to come. We will lose to either Auburn, GT or a bowl team. CMR would not have a meaningful win this year. McGarity and Adams, mostly Adams, would then have to decide if they extend CMR’s contract or release him. I think they would let him go. Donations are already down and Adams will not allow further erosion to the revenue base.
So yes, Florida is an absolute must win for CMR.
Buckhead Dawg
October 25th, 2011
10:49 am
It’s huge, must win. Mainly because Florida is not good right now and if you can’t beat them now the mental barrier when it comes to UF with this coaching staff is obviously to big to ever overcome.
DawginLex
October 25th, 2011
10:50 am
Yes sir, Lexington Kentucky
PTC DAWG
October 25th, 2011
10:50 am
GATA and pass the ammunition.
Class of '98
October 25th, 2011
10:51 am
Bill, you are wrong. If UGA runs the SEC table, South Carolina only has to lose once more. UGA and SCar both have one loss in the SEC presently.
Class of '98
October 25th, 2011
10:51 am
My mistake, Bill. I misread the sentence. Keep up the good work. Sic Em.
just a fan
October 25th, 2011
10:51 am
I think this is a must win game for CMR if we lose he will be 2-9 vs our biggest rival and will have lost to 4 different coaches.
jack handy
October 25th, 2011
10:56 am
Richt has to beat Florida and win out to keep his job imo. If we can’t beat UF this year, then when? What quality wins have we had over the last three years? Richt look tired. It may be the best thing for the program that we lose this saturday.
Ralph
October 25th, 2011
10:57 am
Annual thumping, whipping, beatdown.
big poppa dawg
October 25th, 2011
10:59 am
Incorrect. Lose this game and it is curtains on the Richt regime.
DAWGS forever
October 25th, 2011
11:01 am
Not sure it’s in the “must win” category now after the last 5 weeks. However is it a game Richt can afford to “loose?”
I say NO. He needs this as bad as he did Tennessee in his second year with the “hob nail boot”. This game is huge.
If they loose the streak is over mediocre teams at best even though Fla is down as well.
If they loose the slide of the last few years continues with only small upward trend.
If they loose and the condition Fla is in we probably loose to Auburn and Tech is a war so we could finish 8-5 with wins over NM st and Kentucky.
This game is a game the DAWGS can’t afford to loose.
Go DAWGS!
Columbus Dawg
October 25th, 2011
11:04 am
I’m not so sure that Insider and some others who have posted that CMR is gone after 2011 on his own accord are not wrong. I, and others that I have talked about this with have noticed that Richt seems just plain disgusted every week on TV, whether the Dawgs are winning or not. I don’t know whether he really thinks his players should be performing better, or is just fed up with hearing how he is doing a terrible job as Head Coach of the Georgia Bulldogs. I, and those same Bulldog friends share the same sentiment, Georgia has a lot of talent on it’s roster, and the team does not appear to be very well coached. It seems that the same old problems are present nearly every season, poor special teams, OL problems, ect., ect.
Also, I hope some UGA coach sees this post, the running plays that Georgia calls put the running back at a disadvantage every time. You can not stand around and let the opposing D get in your backfield while you look like a statue holding the ball out for a back to come and get it. If nothing else, McGarity should insist that Richt and company view some old film of UGA running plays of old when Dooley was there. Georgia should employ running plays and handoff strategies that let the tailback get a step or two before the opposing defense is all over them at or behind the line of scrimmage. UGA never uses the old toss sweeps and such that were so successful in the past.
I would like to see Richt get the team back, and make the required adjustments that it would take to get back to where it needs to be, but I am not so sure that Richt wants it anymore.
Loose Screw
October 25th, 2011
11:05 am
DAWGSforever,
Do you have a loose screw? If not, lose an o in loose.
bjohndawg
October 25th, 2011
11:09 am
We need to win this GAME!
But it is not a must win for Richt.
He needs to only go 9-3 and he is safe for another year.
Which I am not sure is a good thing. But is what it is.
Deal with it
October 25th, 2011
11:10 am
You can’t beat the Gators!
Dave
October 25th, 2011
11:10 am
UGA will lose because we always loseto Florida. We start out every season 0-1 because Florida is on the schedule. I just can’t explain it. Doesn’t matter who we have as a coach and doesn’t matter whom they have as a coach. Maybe it’s the planets or maybe I’m being tormented because of all of the one night stands in my past. Whatever it is, I expect a loss, but hope that I eat crow all Saturday evening.
chiefdawg
October 25th, 2011
11:14 am
The rest of the games should be must-wins. Enough is enough. UGA should be on the level with LSU and UA.
Raleigh
October 25th, 2011
11:15 am
Its the lizards! We have to beat them! Those freaking creatures from that swamp have to go down, if not this year, when? Go dawgs!!
Dave
October 25th, 2011
11:17 am
We can’t beat Florida. Nostrodamus has predicted it, the planets decree it and my bad, horrible luck determines it.
TallaDawg
October 25th, 2011
11:17 am
I am a huge Dawg not a “hater”. I think it is absolutely a must-win, but a win does not guarranty Richt’s return. It matters more HOW we win than IF we win. McGarrity observed that we had won VERY ugly this year against sub-par competition. It is only by the scheduling gods that UGA is not 2-5 instead of 5-2. We must beat UF cleanly and convincingly. They have a first-year coach who is changing the whole system, and have hobbled QB(s). We cannot even be in danger of losing, or it shows a total failure of our coaching staff.
sogadog
October 25th, 2011
11:18 am
CMR is coming to a cross roads. His contract will come up soon and McGarity will have to extend it significantly so CMR can continue to recruit or he will have to face reality and fire CMR. Adams, McGarity and the Athletic Board cannot have a lame duck coach with a year to year or short term contract because other teams will use this to gain an advantage in recruiting.
McGarity will have to either fire CMR at the end of this season and get a new coach in while there is plenty of talent on hand or give CMR a long term contract so he can continue to recruit. This will be a tough decision and the outcome of this UF game will greatly affect the decision makers.
This is a pivotal game at a pivotal time for CMR and McGarity and company have a hard decision to make at the end of the season.
David
October 25th, 2011
11:19 am
A baseline requirement for anybody that signs up as the UGA head coach should be to beat Florida. Every year. Period. Should be a bullet point in the job description. With no margin for error. One lose to Floriduh puts you on probation, the second one and you are gone.
Flo-Ri-Duh
October 25th, 2011
11:19 am
This is simple – stop the run and chase Brantley down and Dawgs win. On offense they must avoid turnovers – especially in the first half when two starters will be out on the defense due to suspension. This IS a must win game for Richt and he should win by 10.
MarineDog
October 25th, 2011
11:22 am
The thing that scares me the most about this game is that Florida has lost three straight games. That alone makes them a dangerous team. If the offense plays up to their capabilities (mistake free) and special teams doesn’t become a liability, then we have a decent chance. If we beat Florida, I don’t think that they will lose again this year. Hopefully Richt will be involved in the playcalling on offense for the entire game. If he does that, then our chances are much better. Stopping Demps and Rainey is a must. They will try and neutralize our DL and LB by running screens and quick passes across the middle, much like Boise was able to do. Hopefully, we are able to make the proper adjustments.
Has anyone heard anything concerning Malcom Mitchell?
beanster
October 25th, 2011
11:24 am
@ Columbus — I think you’d find a lot of support on this blog for the shotgun draw being permanently removed from Mike Bobo’s playcall list.
Cdpridg
October 25th, 2011
11:28 am
It is a important game of course..but….the only way Richt is canned is if the team implores and loses to UF, AU and GT. Though mistake prone…the team is to talented for that
JDawg1785
October 25th, 2011
11:33 am
MarineDog, I read that Mitchell practiced yesterday but talked to the trainers after a few drills. Never heard anything further.
McDawg
October 25th, 2011
11:33 am
the players need to win, CMR needs to win, UGA needs to win simple as that
McDawg
October 25th, 2011
11:33 am
and USC needs to lose
McDawg
October 25th, 2011
11:35 am
i would be for the shotgun draw if the QB would actuall tuck and run every once in awhile
duronimo
October 25th, 2011
11:35 am
Bill, you don’t need a whole column for this one. Just flip a coin. It’s “big” for both. Georgia fields the same quality athletes as do an Alabama or LSU but not quite the coaching. It’s that simple.
The question to ask is “How big is winning” to those who make the decisions?
GSO Dawg
October 25th, 2011
11:36 am
Make no mistake that this is a MUST WIN. It’s our biggest SEC East Rival, and it’s a game we MUST WIN every year to accomplish our team goals. There is no other thought process here.
Scott
October 25th, 2011
11:38 am
I do not agree. Is there any other school that would allow their coach to lose 9 of 11 to their main rival? NO WAY – Plus, if he can’t beat them this year, what hope do we have? He has had a losing record against 3 coaches at UF. I honestly consider your opinion typical of Georgia fans that have given up. I think many feel that if the weather is nice, and the view is pretty in Athens, then they are satisfied.
NC Dawg
October 25th, 2011
11:40 am
@ David: Well said.
ICMIII
October 25th, 2011
11:42 am
Richt retires at the end of this season. So the “must-win” is moot as far as his job security. It would be nice to win the game, but the prospect of being embarrassed by LSU/Bama is not very appealing. It would be the Boise State game to the tenth power.
MarineDog
October 25th, 2011
11:43 am
Thanks JDawg1785! We cannot afford to not have him in the line-up this weekend.
ugab
October 25th, 2011
11:45 am
Fl game is a must win. How many times have fans watched MR and company get their a’’s beat in Jacksonville. MRs job is the least thing I am worried about for the Fl game. I am worried that I have to spend my money again in Jax to see MR get wooped. It sux. Does everyone realize MR and team went swimming last Thursday, instead of preparing for Florida. Does everyone know that MR and team was off this weekend. WTF. If the team needs to rest, make the team watch Fl film. I predict; Fl comes out with something to prove in this game. AL, LSU, and even AU are 3 very good teams. Fl lost to some great oponents. Fl is going to go for trick plays. Fl is going for fake punts. Ga’s weakness is special teams. How many missed field goals so far this year>? Ga is not coached well enough to expect trick plays. MR is to busy taking time off to prepare for Fl.
TRUTH
October 25th, 2011
11:47 am
You are probably right Bill. Although IF I was the AD & he loses AGAIN to Fla, ……… (put your best guess here as to what happens)……..
cliff from waleska
October 25th, 2011
11:51 am
@ duronimo…
great post…all dawg fans should ask themselves that very question…not sure where the majority of the fan base is on this question, thus the turmoil…my question to the CMR believers is this…by not granting him a contract extension, you say it will harm recruiting…just what have they done with the 5* classes in the past that would justify an extension? LSU and Bama recruit the same kids with drastically different results. Both schools rolled Florida; we’ll struggle. I know Brantley played little in both games, but it wouldn’t have mattered. And if he had played, Florida would have lost. I don’t buy the dream team bull; fact is we do not coach these kids up in Athens. Count me as wanting a change at the end of the season. Period.
timbo
October 25th, 2011
11:52 am
Lets say that UGA somehow gets all the breaks to go their way and they end up in the SEC championship game. Are you dawg fans really up for a blow out against either LSU or Alabama? They don’t even deserve to be on the field with either of those 2 teams. Here’s hoping they make it to Atlanta, and then get beat by 40+ points on national television.
JDawg1785
October 25th, 2011
11:52 am
Agreed, MarineDog! I’m keeping an eye on the internet for sure. Thanks for your service to this great country!
Columbus Dawg
October 25th, 2011
11:52 am
I think Richt will retire at year’s end as well, I just hope that the posts earlier in the year about Chris Peterson are true. Kirby Smart would be as big a mistake as Ray Goff was.
Who Would Replace Him?
October 25th, 2011
11:52 am
http://KeepMarkRicht.com
Dave
October 25th, 2011
11:55 am
To expect to beat Florida every year is lame brained. You remember that they just won two national championships, right? Right now, they are just swinging back the other way and we SHOULD beat them. But Florida is probably still ahead of the game when it comes to expectations year in and year out. We aren’t there just yet. And by the way, the talent and team that YGA fields this year isn’t even in the same zip code as the talent and team at LSU and Bama. We are some years…but not this year.
Kim
October 25th, 2011
11:56 am
I will ROFL if GA doesn’t beat FL (my team) this year. Did you SEE the Auburn-FL game? Looked like the special olympics out there. Plus, I would PAY to see GA play LSU this year, welcome to our world boys.
STUDAWG
October 25th, 2011
12:01 pm
For the love of God, when you dont win, you LOSE and its spelled “L-O-S-E”, not “L-O-O-S-E”!
But it doesnt matter how you spell it because the DAWGS will “W-I-N”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS!!!!!!!
SIC EM!!!!!!!!!!!
HOOO HOOOO HOOO!!!!!
Murphy
October 25th, 2011
12:03 pm
In my opinion it is a must win for Richt.This is not for the sole purpose of keeping his job but is more for the purpose of winning back the Dawg fan base. I want to see the coaching staff prove it is capable of coaching week in and week out in the SEC.I have lost a ton of confidence in this staff and I want Richt to stay if he is capable of leading our program back to being respectable and consistantly winning.It all starts this Saturday in Jax or it could be just yet one more Dawgs fan let down.
mike
October 25th, 2011
12:03 pm
And now we bring you this week’s “must-win” game. And next week we will bring you it’s “must-win” game.
I guess these days every game is a “must-win” and every win is a “big” win and every loss is a “devastating” loss. Gag!!
Murphy
October 25th, 2011
12:06 pm
@ timbo-post 11;52
Why not UGA? Who from the East really stands a chance to beat Bama of LSU ? None that I see.
timbo
October 25th, 2011
12:06 pm
UGA couldn’t stop Kellen Moore and a couple receivers. Imagine what would happen if they actually play someone good like LSU or Alabama. They will get humiliated, and the whole dawg nation will shat themselves. Hard to blame the refs when you lose by 40.
Moobs Johnson
October 25th, 2011
12:15 pm
I hope if I can only go 2-9 against my main rival, the Nerd fanbase will stick their heads in the sand and foolishly support me. Sad state of the program when the majority of it’s fanbase accepts that kind of futility against their most hated rival.
kydawg
October 25th, 2011
12:16 pm
Gators on a 3 game slide…Dawgs on a 5 game win streak. I think they will be more hungry for the “W” when all is said and done. A lot on the line for the Dawgs but CMR doesn’t have the best track record for matching intensity in games like this. I’m afraid the Gators get us again…but I hope like heck I’m wrong…GO DAWGS…GATA!!!
YoungDawg
October 25th, 2011
12:19 pm
Word I’m hearing is that many Hartman Club members & in the Administration are not happy after the Vandy post game mess. They’re tired of such things happening under CMR. He for sure can’t afford a loss to Florida & Tech this season! Auburn in a close game, maybe if that’s the only other loss. To be 100% safe Richt REALLY needs to “Finish the Drill” by winning out to complete “running the table” thus going 10-2! Hard to fire a guy that won or tied for the East & only lost to top 10 teams, well unless more ugly off field or discipline issue rear there head.
Mad Dog One
October 25th, 2011
12:19 pm
Bill, I was looking at fla. record and the teams they have won over are as follows.
FAU – 41-3
UAB – 39-0
TENN. – 33-23
UK – 48-10
This dosen’t look like world beaters to me. We should have a good chance to win with or without Brantley. I know I’m tired of being beat by the lizzards but I am tired of being beat by anyone. If UGA can play their game and not go brain dead we should win this game. As always GO DOGS & GATA
Desert Fox
October 25th, 2011
12:23 pm
GA’s losses this year were ugly and their wins have not been pretty. If you want to get the dawg fans back on track w/CMR he must win convincingly this w/e and win out regardless of how SC finishes. I seriously doubt CMR and his entire staff will ever get this or any other future team to play to their potential as does Saban at AL or The hatter at LSU. His star will continue to fade w/Bobo as his OC.
beebee
October 25th, 2011
12:29 pm
Lose to GT?
HAR! HAR! HAR! HAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
And y’all know I’m a Jacket fan!
But wait a minute: If my Jackets can cease this secret, silent in-fighting and play TOGETHER again ..SHOW SOME WILL… we might have a chance against the Dogs.
bee
Throw me a bone
October 25th, 2011
12:33 pm
THIS IS A MUST WIN GAME!
Lose and you can still win a respectable 9-3 however, it will point to a deeper problem of not winning a big game since auburn in ‘07…..THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE! you have to be able to contend in yrs when your schedule isnt cupcake loaded!
Old Dog
October 25th, 2011
12:34 pm
I don’t think McGarity and Adams would fire Richt even if he lost every game left in the season!
edumacated
October 25th, 2011
12:38 pm
What has me worried is our QB. He takes too long to get warmed up on his throws. That might be too late against Florida. We can’t afford to play from behind. You know, and I mean you know, that they are going to get some easy scores early from some dumb UGA screw ups on offense or special teams, so it is important that the Dawgs put points up early too, so they can put the game in the defense’s capable hands.
JUST BEAT FLORIDA RICHT
October 25th, 2011
12:38 pm
THUMP FLORIDA
JAWJeRDAWG
October 25th, 2011
12:41 pm
@ sogadog
11:18 am
Well stated; and I agree.
We are at that cross-road, and the decision to either fire Mark Richt, let him resign, or extend him a long-term contract is at hand.
In my opinion, either is a requisite decision that must be made SOON for both our short-term and long-term recruitment.
Personally, I hope we can win out and he can show all that he is capable of being the UGA head coach, and worthy of being retained.
Go Dawgs! and beat the Gators this Saturday!
JAWJeRDAWG
October 25th, 2011
12:42 pm
@ sogadog
11:18 am
Well stated; and I agree.
We are at that cross-road, and the decision to either fire Mark Richt, let him resign, or extend him a long-term contract is at hand.
In my opinion, either is a requisite decision that must be made SOON for both our short-term and long-term recruitment.
Personally, I hope we can win out and he can show all that he is capable of being the UGA head coach, and worthy of being retained.
Go Dawgs! and beat the Gators!
Nick
October 25th, 2011
12:43 pm
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ………………………………
59bulldawg
October 25th, 2011
12:45 pm
This is a huge game for the Dawgs’ SEC east aspirations. As for Richt, well it’s hard for me to say. It probably should be big for his future in Athens, but so should Auburn, Kentucky, and Tech. I don’t pretend to know what McGarity and Kaiser Adams are thinking. It’s hard to say also because so many of my Dawg brothers are content with mediocrity and the fact that they can’t think of anyone better who might be available. All I know is that we ought to beat Florida this year and that we have the talent in Athens to be putting folks away instead of letting them hang around.
Mr. Dawg
October 25th, 2011
12:47 pm
Not a must win for the Bulldogs right now. But it could be by the end of the season. The pressure is on and if Coach Richt is ever going to get an advantage – for that matter even pull even – with UF the time is now.
Dean Tate
October 25th, 2011
12:50 pm
If he can’t beat Fla. with their worst team in a decade and a rookie coach, there’s not much hope. I think Richt has to beat Fla. Saturday to keep his job.
Had It
October 25th, 2011
12:50 pm
If CMR can’t beat UF this year, then when??????????
JUST BEAT FLORIDA RICHT
October 25th, 2011
12:52 pm
HE LOSE TO FLORIDA,AND HE WILL LOSE HIS JOB AT THE END OF THE SEASON,AND YOU CAN MARK IT DOWN!
dap01
October 25th, 2011
12:55 pm
What coach teaches his QB to hand off like UGA’s qb’s have to had off needs to be fired. UGA has no clue how to successfully run the ball.
Bobo is ok but he CAN NOT effective coordinate an offense at the SEC level.
Spike
October 25th, 2011
12:55 pm
The Florida game not a must win? Bill, I have to part ways you here. Are you kidding?
Frosty Dawg
October 25th, 2011
12:59 pm
Depends on what you mean by “must win.” I want UGA to win the SEC this year and every year. For that to remain likely, they MUST WIN this game. Re: Mark Richt’s job security, I agree it’s not a “must win” for the reasons you give, Bill. Don’t matter. Dawgs win by at least 6.
UGAgrad71
October 25th, 2011
12:59 pm
If UGA is indeed 6′4″ 329 pounds across the O-line (may be a little less if Gates is not a starter) we should be running power I formations and knocking people down. It may be time to consider smaller O-lineman who are quicker pulling and getting to the edge. We have a current tailback with the speed to get there. Just my thoughts. GO DOGS!
Mark Richt
October 25th, 2011
12:59 pm
This is a must win game.. my ass is hot!! I’m tired of it.. Let’s go Dawg nation.. can’t you give a guy a break??
fred
October 25th, 2011
1:02 pm
this is simply a must win…period!
dbc
October 25th, 2011
1:04 pm
My feeling is if UGA loses to Florida, they will also lose one more. Maybe Auburn or Tech. Then I think McGarity would have a very hard decision to make. This fan-base has been split for way too long, With the talent and resources available, UGA Football should be much better than it has been. I’m not sure CMR has anything left in his bag of tricks to get this team over the hump. And every year it seems like the DAWG”s falter someplace where they shouldn’t, even with improvement in some other facet of the game. This year the achilles’ heal is Special Teams.
hello
October 25th, 2011
1:10 pm
if they cant beat em this year—then when???——–Its not going to get any easier—Richt is a softy and everybody on his team know it—————–that is the main problem. You don’t see Saban going through all this drama do you??—Hence the discipline of the coaching staff. Which we all know is terrible and the play calling is insane. And they were talking about that little running back like he was a monster or something——are you kidding?? That Richardson guy could flatten him with no problem———–what is going on other there in Athens???? Georgia should be beating Florida every year like a drum. This is not acceptable. Somebody in Athens needs to grow a pair.
Texas Dawg
October 25th, 2011
1:11 pm
Florida has it’s worst offense in 23 years!
If we loose to this Fla team CMR and Bobo MUST be fired!
No more excuses!
This is a big game for us and if Murry can’t get it done…..he does have an issue in big games…then we need to try Mason.
Get it done Dawgs!
social circle dawg
October 25th, 2011
1:18 pm
Bill, What you fail to realize is if we lose to Florida and then win out and go 9-3 and still get invited to a decent bowl…we beat all the teams we should have and got beat by all the others. This has been the same story for the last 5 years for Dawg Nation. How long will the supporters of this program continue to accept this? This is a must win game for Mark Richt. He has not beaten a team that he should not have in a looong time. Was Auburn 2006 the last time we beat a team ranked higher than us? Just sayin’…….
piermontdawgny
October 25th, 2011
1:19 pm
THIS IS A MUST WIN….PERIOD!
Tom, Resident Georgia Fan
October 25th, 2011
1:23 pm
It’s a damn must win for me!!!
look at the record...
October 25th, 2011
1:39 pm
Richt vs. “hated rivals”
Tennessee 7-4 (prior 11 years I think 1-10) BIG improvement!
Auburn 6-4 (improvement as well, Tuberville had our number)
Tech 9-1 (need I say more…remember O’Leary beating us)
Florida 2-9 (terrible to say the least I admit, but he has got 2 of the 3 wins in this terrible streak…just sayin)
Overall record 101-36, .737 winning percentage, 2 SEC championships…
I’ll take these overall standings over anything the preceding 11 years produced.
Don’t buy into the insanity about Richt being on a hot seat. We would plummet to newfound obscurity when the players he recruited bolt, stop playing, and have to learn a new system. Get over it already…
Dicey
October 25th, 2011
2:00 pm
I don’t think Richt keep his job unless he finishes in the top 25 in the final polls.
Gonna be hard, because Richt don’t play no more ranked teams now. Lose 1 game, and he’s done.
cliff from waleska
October 25th, 2011
2:02 pm
Richt and Paterno have basically the same win pct (around 74%). Game has passed them both by. McGarrity needs to pull the trigger; fans of winning demand it. Fans of hugs and “happy birthday” over the phone antics will disagree with me.
Just win baby!
October 25th, 2011
2:06 pm
Just win the darn game. Quit making this game out to be bigger than it is Dawgs. Fundamentals. Execute. Play with poise. Be accountable.
Play like you’ve been there before. UGA leads series despite losing 18 of past 21. Watch the game Hoosiers before the game. The field is 100 yards long just like at Sanford Stadium. The ball is the same size. Get over the psycho part of the game.
Dicey
October 25th, 2011
2:08 pm
mR. mARKY mARK rICHT
GOES 0-2 VS. RANKED TEAMS
BEATS THE LOUSY TEAMS BY 14 POINTS OR LESS.
FIRE HIM NOW!
zbulldawg
October 25th, 2011
2:08 pm
Urban left for more reasons than he stated.With all the talent he had during his hey days,it was hard on recruiting.Look at the changes that he saw coming.Bama,LSU,S.C,even Dooley at Tenn.and of coarse UGA starting to sign underclassmen. Keeping more in state talent at home.Let’s not forget what Auburn did last year.Patrino speaks for itself. My point being Urban and Saban have raised the bar for the SEC.But also they will protect there win lost records. Zook left Urban a solid team,all he had to do is add some players that fit his offense.Same at Bama for Saban,I’m sure they looked at the foundation that was already there before they came on board.Now UGA has been restructuring in all phases.I beg the Bulldogs Fans to let things happen.Give Mark Richt his due for making the changes.Like Vince said there’s none better out there for UGA.Mark has the trust of the mothers and families.These coaches are working very VERY well recruiting together on both sides the ball.They are keeping our in state players home more.And this will continue ” THE BEST IS YET TO COME” Richt had them there before he’s young, college football is changing and he’s changing UGA to compete with the changes.We haven’t put a complete game together yet but I truly feel with the this off week they will iron out the special teams,Hopfully get Murray to relax and not have to think so much just go out and start a good flow.This defense is a Beast and growing.We can score points on anybody.Yes this a big game,for the SEC east,for recruiting,to end the losing to FLA.BUT I SAY “THERE IS MORE PRESURE ON MUSHCHAMP THAN MARK RICHT” Mushchamp hired a coach that is hanging over his head more & more with every lost.LET”S slam the door on these gators. THE PICKING IS RIGHT.I’m glad he turned UGA down for THE “D” coach for us.It just adds to his pressure.He has shown he can lose his comprosure during big games.I don’t think Weiss is comforable in this HEAT.The DAWGS are focused they smell blood and they will taste it this weekend.They know everyone is saying we haven’t fared will with teams with winning records.But this team is different it has no memory.I SAY THIS TEAM WILL PLAY FOR A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. OH YEA BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZ GET A LIFE THIS IS FOOTBALL Recruiting is your problem not grades.You can’t get the great high school players just offering engineering! Not everyone is cut out to be one. BUT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UGA Insider
October 25th, 2011
2:10 pm
It was recently reported that Chris Peterson received a new contract with Boise State. The school is also desperately trying to get into the Big East.
Translate- UGA is hot on his heels and can easily pay the $650,000 buyout on his contract. Boise is trying everything to keep him but they know it’s not going to work because UGA can offer up to $4,500,000/yr.
Dicey
October 25th, 2011
2:13 pm
i SAY GET AN OFFENSIVE GUY WHO CAN BEAT THE BIG BOYS,
OK ST, AUB OFF COOR, OR BOISE ST COACH.
WE NEED A WINNER.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 25th, 2011
2:13 pm
look at the record…
LOL
And Tennessee has been at the level they were in the 90’s this past decade? Nope
And GT Ray Goff lost to them once
Auburn has always been a coin flip for any of our coaches
FLORIDA the record speaks for itself
And you throw up the 101 wins wow who cares
Here is what matters
Richt is 29-26 against top 25 teams thats barely a 500 record
and he hasnt beaten a top 25 team in 2 yrs
Richt is 8-11 against top 10 teams
Richt’s SEC championship appearances have been not because he beat FL head to head, nope he had to hope FL lost out to get in just like we are doing this year with SC.
He has never won the east outright like FL has
Under the RIcht era; he has put more players in the NFL than any other SEC school the last 10 yrs and has had better Recruiting than anyone in the SEC the last 10 years
And those are the results
No its time for you to come to reality and realize that this is not acceptable at programs like AL or FL
stoned pony
October 25th, 2011
2:14 pm
@ look at the record…
Don’t buy into the insanity about Richt being on a hot seat. We would plummet to newfound obscurity when the players he recruited bolt, stop playing, and have to learn a new system. Get over it already…
guess Ohio State should have kept Cooper, Auburn should have kept Tubberville, USC should have kept Hackett, Bama kept Shula, LSU kept DiNardo, Tennessee kept Majors…maybe Georgia kept Donnan…Donnan would probably have won a NC by now…Richt NEVER WILL…
Nate the Great
October 25th, 2011
2:14 pm
This how it is for every UGA hc:
Wins against UF get you contract extensions.
Loses to GT get you fired
PS B King: really stupid question, if your goals are to win championships and be competitive then EVERY game is a must win!!
Thomas Brown
October 25th, 2011
2:15 pm
SEC hopes, hogwash.
Bigger for UGA’s SEC hopes than for Mark Richt – that’s not what anyone else has said Bill, sir.
Nate the Great
October 25th, 2011
2:16 pm
Sorry it losses noe loses. My bad grammar patrol:)
Dicey
October 25th, 2011
2:17 pm
WITH RICHT CURSING LIKE A JAILMAN THESE DAYS, HE CAN’T EVEN APPEAL TO HIS MORALS.
stoned pony
October 25th, 2011
2:18 pm
Peterson won’t work in the SEC; would be an extension of Richt’s catch me/kiss me style of football. Need a guy who’s philosophy is like that of Miles and Saban, ie power running game, sound, tough defense.
Nate the Great
October 25th, 2011
2:19 pm
@Stoned pony: You list doesn’t include anyone that won a conference championship. UT should have kept Fulmer? What about that one?
Nate the Great
October 25th, 2011
2:26 pm
So pony who is that coach? You say who it isn’t and who it’s like but don’t give a name. So give a reasonable name. No bill cowhers or belichecks but someone that might actually take the job
stoned pony
October 25th, 2011
2:26 pm
the list includes schools that replaced coaches who didn’t win National Championships for those who did. Tennessee did the right thing in removing Fulmer, the program was in decline (just like Georgia); Kiffen was not the right answer. Dooley will do fine.
Hammerdawg
October 25th, 2011
2:30 pm
FIRE BOBO! Get a real OC and this team will take off! If not we are doomed to mediocracy or worse !!!!!!!!!!!!!
War Dang Dawg
October 25th, 2011
2:31 pm
If this isn’t a must-win game for Richt to keep his job, then why the hell not? If he falls to 2-9 against Florida, a robust .182 winning percentage, then it’s clear the WLOCP is a hump Richt simply cannot get over.
Is an annual, almost conceded loss in the biggest conference game of the year acceptable to you? It’s not to me. And let’s face it, Florida’s Tebow-led championships in ‘06 and ‘08 have been an anomaly during the Richt era. Those two seasons aside, Florida hasn’t been that great since Spurrier left.
If Richt can’t get the job done, then for Gawd’s sake let’s fine someone who can at least beat UF half the time. No one in the SEC West seems to have too much trouble with them.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 25th, 2011
2:34 pm
Nate the Great
Do a little research
When Fulmer lost David Cutcliff both times Tennessee went immediately in decline
Fulmer should be thankful he had Cutcliff as his OC
Like Richt should be thankful he had VanGorder
look at the record...
October 25th, 2011
2:36 pm
You idiots need to get over it. Georgia was great from 1980-82 with Herschel and that great defense we all loved. He ain’t coming back, although he probably could still run for 1500 yards (seem him lately)!
Anyway, Georgia is not the premier SEC destination…it is ONE of many fine institutions, but not the big boy you Richt haters make it out to be. Overall, I know Alabama and Tennessee have better all-time records. And I know Alabama, LSU, Florida and Auburn have been much better recently. Like I said, we’re doing about as well as should be expected this year…give or take one game vs. South Carolina.
Give the man a break…he’s number 3 all-time at UGA in wins!!
Go Dawgs!
stoned pony
October 25th, 2011
2:36 pm
there are some guys out there who fit the bill; sadly, I think it will take a coach with a Big 10/midwest background…maybe Stoops is ready to get out of Oklahoma…Gruden would be great in the SEC, but that won’t happen…Al Golden will leave Miami soon, he would be a great hire…
gomdawg
October 25th, 2011
2:36 pm
Dicey, CMR did not curse
Charlotte Gator
October 25th, 2011
2:39 pm
Dawgs should win it this year. Florida has more talent but uncertainty at QB was a much bigger deal than it should have been against a bad Auburn team.
However, I said SHOULD win it. I actually think the Gators will win the game because no matter who plays quarterback, the Gators are due to show up for a game “in the zone” and beat the crap out of somebody to the degree that their talent suggests they should.
Which is really too bad, because I don’t see anybody in the SEC East beating the Gators during the 2012-2014 stretch. Driskel has Stafford’s arm, Tebow’s body, and Cam Newton’s speed.
Incidentally, it seems almost unavoidable the Kirby Smart will be your next head coach.
moleman
October 25th, 2011
2:43 pm
how ironic…uga would hire a guy named after a vacuum cleaner…they both suck!!!
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 25th, 2011
2:49 pm
look at the record…
Your an idiot
The state of Georgia has ranked 3rd in 4 and 5 star recruits for years
The state of Georgia Ranked 2nd last year in recruiting ahead of California
The state of Georgia has ranked as a top 5 recruiting state for over 20 years
UGA ranks 2nd in money
UGA consitantly ranks in the top 5 in merchandise sales
UGA has ranked in the top 5 in putting players in the NFL
UGA has ranked #1 in the SEC in putting more players in the NFL in the last 10 yrs
UGA has the facilities, the recruiting, the fanbase, and the money to compete for championships
The only problem is we have too many 10 win season loving, moronic, milk toast fans like you who demand only that our coaches beat Div II level GT
Please go pull for mediocre loving programs like Ole Miss, Miss St, Vandy or Ky they need more fans and money
Programs like FL, AL, Texas, Ohio ST, Mich, USC, Oklahoma and the list goes on will not put up with this
funny...
October 25th, 2011
2:50 pm
At least fire Bobo.
You know Ralph Friedgen will be available next year.
Dude lives on Lake Oconee.
That would be AWESOME.
funny...
October 25th, 2011
2:51 pm
flat tire ***you’re***
moleman
October 25th, 2011
2:55 pm
great post flat tire…the guy always tells it like it is and I for one appreciate that…thanks…
BrizDawg
October 25th, 2011
2:56 pm
I want to beat Florida bad, but the way the team has played thus far I think it’s likely we lose to both Florida and Auburn. We’re barely beating the teams we should beat, with the exception of USC who we lost to but should have beat. The football program should be running like a well-oiled machine, but it feels like we have a first year coach, a rebuilding year. So does Richt stay if the dogs finish 8-4 without a win over the reptiles? Wins over Coastal Carolina and New Mexico State shouldn’t count, so we’re really talking 6-4. I think the world of Richt as a person, but as a coach I think he has to beat Florida or we have to say thanks for the memories and begin a new era of UGA football.
Nashville Dawg
October 25th, 2011
2:57 pm
Just BEAT the HELL out of the Gaytors and we’re in the driver seat. SC will lose to UT, upset of the week.
funny...
October 25th, 2011
2:58 pm
Agree, I like Flat Tire.
Someone that agrees that the booster and alumni base are cool with the current program goal of “just beat Tech”. Well that’s great, but Tech is awful.
Spurrier realized that Florida needed to focus on UT and UGA and they would always have a shot at Atlanta. Georgia has yet to realize that the only games that matter (since 1991) are UT and UF.
That’s it. Beat Tennessee and Florida and you own the East.
Charlotte Gator
October 25th, 2011
2:59 pm
Have said this before but it bears repeating: UGA has been surrounded by top-caliber coaching upgrades at Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, Arkansas and LSU during the span of Richt’s tenure. This has a direct bearing upon recruiting and team toughness.
Unless he’s a bad recruiter, Bobo’s offensive play calling is a non-factor in the big picture.
In addition to coaching hires at competing SEC schools, you may also be suffering from the same sort of kinder, gentler head coach syndrome that afflicted the Gators last year, during Meyer’s indecision. Richt’s family health issues may have soften his approach to the team.
JB
October 25th, 2011
3:12 pm
I would love to see just one time Richt and company devise, install and execute a game plan to exploit our foe’s weakness……rather than, we’re Georgia, this is what we do and good luck with it.
Shannon in Athens
October 25th, 2011
3:12 pm
MUST WIN.
PERIOD.
Nashville Dawg
October 25th, 2011
3:15 pm
Just BEAT the HELL out of the Gaytors and we’re in the driver seat. SC will lose to UT, upset of the week.
JB
October 25th, 2011
3:21 pm
Florida talks about our unrealistic expectations. Word I’m getting out of my Florida friend is that if they lose to us, that they feel they have hired the wrong guy. They base that on the cupboard was NOT bare and Muschamp has not done anything to have this team competitive with any of these key games. Well, i can’t believe I’m going to take up for a Gator, but he did leave it almost bare. No Qb. No SEC type RB’s. No really skilled SEC type WR’s. Average OL with little depth. It’s a spread roster. Now on D, you would think they would be better, especially hiring a DC. He’ll have this year, but fumbling around next year will not be pretty. They have had a 20 year run, and they think they belong in the hunt every year,
It is THE GAME of his 10.7 year UGA career
October 25th, 2011
3:37 pm
The first two ugly losses took their toll with any remaining capital with the alumni and with Dr. Adams and AD McGarity and the student body. The police matters have also tarnished his record BUT that at least, for now, seems to be down substantially calmed down.
Adams and mcGarity want UGA to always be in the hunt of the SEC East and about every 4 or 5 years win the SEC C. That means to always be right at the top in the SEC East. SC has now passed UGA by and UGLY losses to KY and to UT three and four years ago, have quieted those realistic desires.
UGA is not now or was ever a ALL ABOUT A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP school. Yes, we alumni do desire one more NC and more SEC East Cs and one more SEC C in the last 4 or 5 years. Frankly, we know that to win the East and to win the SEC C is to be in THE HUNT.
The last two years are behind us and so we are back to 2011 with Boise State and SC. Two ugly losses to start the 2011 season were horrific. With this recent history it is what it is ……………… CMR MUST DEFEAT Florida this year to continue as UGA HC. The $$$ alumni will be howling otherwise and McGarity and Adams do not want that ……………period. The school is divided ………….like with Jim Donnan.
This game IS THE GAME of CMR’s career. We should win with a stable coaching staff and players that supposedly know their positions. My issue is that UGA has never had the killer instinct on the field under CMR and this Saturday, likely will be no different. I feafr trick plays and UGA looking stupid on special teams.
Walsh is shaky at best this season and he could be the difference ……………….one way or other. Muarry? With this kid, who knows? He IS too emotional for UGA to win big ………….look at his big game record.
UGA class of 71 & 73
Nashville Dawg
October 25th, 2011
3:43 pm
Just BEAT the HELL out of the Gaytors.
J.T. Keene
October 25th, 2011
4:05 pm
well….guess this is why they play the game. lets all think of mcgarity. all those years of sitting on the winners side, and now ?
» Blog Archive » Florida game bigger for Dogs’ SEC hopes than it is for Richt’s job status – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
October 25th, 2011
4:10 pm
[...] Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) [...]
harold
October 25th, 2011
4:13 pm
3-18 AGAINST THE GATORS IN THE LAST 21 GAMES IS AWFUL. RICHT HAS ONLY WON “2″ TIMES AGAINST FLORIDA. THEY DON’T HAVE A GOOD FOOTBALL TEAM THIS YEAR.
RICHT MUST BE IN THE SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OR HE IS DONE!
winderdawg
October 25th, 2011
4:16 pm
CMR must win 3 of the next four.
If he loses to Florida and Auburn he might be in trouble, lose to Florida, Auburn & GT he is gone. I for one think he wins 3 0f 4 and maybe all four if he wins Saturday.
9-3 or 10-2 keeps him at the helm.
I just hope that Murray is spot on Saturday and no gimmick plays work for the gators.
If Murray brings it all four quarters with no mistakes and the defense plays solid and no gimmick play working – then UGA by 10-14 points.
I Say
October 25th, 2011
5:17 pm
Who’s King of the Dog House
http://www.ramblinwreck.com/sports/m-tennis/spec-rel/102411aab.html
61-39-5 vs Tech- 47-40-2 vs Florida
October 25th, 2011
5:56 pm
WE still own Tech and Florida
Supes
October 25th, 2011
6:00 pm
Of course it’s a MUST WIN, enough is enough. At some point we’ve gotta make this a competitive rivalry again…if not go on a “winning streak” of our own at least win the game every other year or something of that sort.
This mentality of well we can lose and still be OK in the EAST DIV. Race is a way to get beat.
Players and coaches should view it as a MUST WIN. It’s their own doing.
dawgette
October 25th, 2011
6:01 pm
@ICMII- I agree with you. The idea of the Dawgs being embarrassed on national tv AGAIN only this time by either Bama or LSU is sickening. Why not let USC be thrown to the SEC West winner? And/or FL?
Barstow
October 25th, 2011
6:03 pm
Win or lose, it’s past time to run Richt out of town on a rail.
Bob
October 25th, 2011
6:04 pm
Doesn’t matter…I think a deal has already been worked out for Richt to retire after the season. Anyone can see he just doesn’t have it anymore, and the Vandy game was a preview of his future abilities. I think it’s time for a change, too.
Barstow
October 25th, 2011
6:07 pm
“I think a deal has already been worked out for Richt to retire after the season.”
If that’s true – which I doubt – it would make everyone happy.
War Dang Dawg
October 25th, 2011
6:27 pm
Anyone who has a “just beat Tech” mentality never grew up as a Georgia fan in South Georgia. Or lived and worked in the state of Florida. I’ve done both.
Enough of this b.s., this is the second year in a row that Florida has been very beatable. If not this year, then when?
2-9 in that series just won’t cut it. 0-3 against 1st year Florida coaches won’t cut it.
It’s definitely a must-win. No more excuses, just get it done.
War Dang Dawg
October 25th, 2011
6:42 pm
And having less success against Florida than Ole Miss, Miss. St., and Auburn during the Richt era is equally unexcusable. UF is a combined 5-9 against those schools during Richt’s tenure.
Bill Grogan
October 25th, 2011
7:46 pm
If your AD had not scheduled the BS dome game and you guys still played (and won) Lou’ville, your team probably would be undefeated now. I’m sure they would not have played SC with their heads hanging low…just like my goats, you were doomed!
dogdawg
October 25th, 2011
8:16 pm
This game is bigger than the Dawgs or MR! Its for UGA,the fans and state pride.If Mark Ritch can’t beat a one armed Gator we need to find someone who can preiod!
Walmart dream team
October 25th, 2011
8:32 pm
19 out of 21….49-10, 41-17, 34-31. The beat goes on. Best chance this year, FLA HC is from GA.
Les Miles
October 25th, 2011
8:42 pm
Sure hope GA wins the SEC East..that way I can rest my First, Second, and Third string in the SEC Championship game.
still a dawg fan
October 25th, 2011
9:10 pm
If CMR losses to the worse Florida Team in 25 years , he is done
RollDog
October 25th, 2011
9:21 pm
I cannot believe how soft this program has become and how accepting you fans have become. Who cares if we win the east? We can’t even walk on the same field as Bama or LSU. I despise Nick Saban, but this seriously I’ll prepared team will not stand a chance against Saban.
Richt stated a loss to UF wouldn’t bury us. He also said that not selling he game out against Coastal Carolina was not a big deal. THEY BOTH ARE BIG DEALS! My god people, how long are we going to allow this corpse to run and ruin our program?
Ginger
October 25th, 2011
9:23 pm
It is hard to say….who really knows what Adams and McGarity are thinking…Don’t think that 1 game makes or breaks anything…although it hurts to lose and helps to win….Richt would get another job if fired—good coach, overall great record, very likeable, great recruiter. Adams and McGarity would be wise to see how the rest of the season plays out–Georgia is on the upswing and stability is important to a program…the next 2 recruiting classes have some great commitments if Richt stays—Theus in 2012 and Ramsey in 2013 just to name 2. Keith Marshall # 1 running back in America is likely to go to UGA if Richt is there….this past yr’s class really has some top talent…..so it would appear that good chance UGA will do really well in the next few yrs—Murray, Mitchell, Crowell, J.Jones, Drew, Washington, Herra, Vasser, Gillard, Commings, Swann….so great nucleus….I would be very careful of making a change when it appears we are on the verge of breaking out of the slump…we are trending up…UGA Football stock—looks like a buy right now !!
Dr. Morpheus
October 25th, 2011
9:33 pm
I’ve been a solid supporter of CMR and I’m pleased with the progress this season, especially our defensive unit (currently #6 nationally in yards allowed per game). Winning five in a row is a great trend. However, last season was embarrassing and alarming. Even with the improved performance, beating Florida 20% of the time isn’t good enough. Losing this year would be very disappointing- a decisive win would make a real difference in my confidence in our coach and would make it a lot easier to stomach a third loss to someone else (i.e., Auburn), should that happen.
Rationalizations
October 25th, 2011
9:50 pm
“stability is important to a program”
Not if it’s stable mediocrity..
FLA DAWG
October 25th, 2011
9:52 pm
Why have you made no mention of the teams we’ve beaten since our 0-2 start this season?
The only sold, decisive (and surprising to me) win since then was against MSU. The Dawgs looked strong and motivated. (Note I discount the Coastal Carolina Game as a controlled scrimmage against our Scout Team would have been a tougher contest).
I submit to you that a loss against Florida this season would be worse than last – primarily because UF is even worse. The ONLY thing giving us wins this season is the caliber of the teams we’ve played. They stink.
Bottomline UF stinks worse than UGA but since we have coaches that are as bad or worse than Muschamp & Weiss (and throw in the fact that this is an annual home game for UF) then I believe the edge goes to UF – though I believe the Vegas odds go with UGA by a slim margin.)
Frankly, who the he!! cares!
Whichever team wins The East will be absolutely eaten alive by LSU (who will beat Bama by 14 or more).
If Richt is back next season then this ongoing sage continues ad infinitum and we will await one or two more years for the final bell to toll on the UGA coaching staff.
Top Dog
October 25th, 2011
10:13 pm
I love Coach Richt and I agree he will be back no matter what. Win lose or draw, Go Dawgs and Coach Richt!
Saban
October 25th, 2011
10:15 pm
Gerogia loses by 50.
Gertrude(Dawg in Lex) runs off with Crowell and Richt handles the marriage ceremony as Choakdawg eats the Florida Coach.
Rationalizations
October 25th, 2011
10:20 pm
Interesting analysis coach.
pragmatic
October 25th, 2011
10:32 pm
I don’t understand how 9-3 gets you to a good bowl. That record would put you number 5 or 6 in the SEC. so what do you call a good bowl?
Hairy Perry
October 25th, 2011
11:47 pm
Bill the attitude towards this game as not being a must win is the reason Florida wins year in and year out. Florida sees it as a must win and that’s why this game has become the debacle it has. That’s what seperates us from the alpha teams. They see every game as a must win!
Saban is a Nat
October 25th, 2011
11:48 pm
Give it up we all know your yellow. Saban. Pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaassssssse.
Saban is a Nat
October 25th, 2011
11:54 pm
When will you guys realize most of the “gator” fans that post on here are NATS!!!! OH yeah and SABAN is a total BUG!!!!!!
AceDawg
October 25th, 2011
11:58 pm
At some point, we as UGA fans, alums, etc must experience what it is like to beat Florida more than once in a blue moon. Personally, losses to Florida far and away are the most disappointing. I don’t see UGA winning the SEC East if it falls to Florida again, so I’d tie winning this and Richt surviving pretty closely together. I’ll respect Richt as a person either way, but he needs to show he can beat a UGA player turned Gator for the fans.
Big Gator
October 26th, 2011
12:05 am
You Georgia fans are pathetic. The only thing that is acceptable is a national championship. Richt will never get you there. For whatever reason, he has become too mellow. If you have to pull stunts to prove you have a pulse, you’ve already lost.
As long as you single out individual games as “must-wins,” you’re doomed. They’re all must-wins.
And finally, enough about the wussy “It’s a home game for Florida” crap. The stands are evenly divided and if your administration didn’t think the pluses outweighed the minuses, they would have changed the venue long ago. And what about the SEC Championship game? Under this rationale, that would be a home game for Georgia… if they could ever get there.
C'mon MAN
October 26th, 2011
3:15 am
If we don’t win this game, not only will Richt lose his job but we will not make the SECCG.
bubba4dawgs
October 26th, 2011
7:10 am
Oh well, try to beat’em anyway! Will the real Dawgs please show up!!
Thomas Brown
October 26th, 2011
7:14 am
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http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/newmedia/public/rates/index.html
Georgia tek sports and excellence in education in their sports.
FLA DAWG
October 26th, 2011
7:24 am
Glad Florida got Muschamp.
He’s certainly gotten The Gators some attention – FOR LOSING BIG.
I believe The Dawgs are picked to win this one by a slim margin.
Muschamp and UF are about to be drilled doggiestyle.
JE
October 26th, 2011
7:24 am
Duh!!! If this is a must win for UGA is it a must lose for UF???? Is there something wrong with both statements?
JE
October 26th, 2011
7:35 am
Brilliant!!!!! Since when is a football field 100 yards long?
Rationalizations
October 26th, 2011
8:11 am
We don’t really need to beat Florida to win the SEC East.
Another Dog
October 26th, 2011
8:23 am
Wrong on both counts, but then, I expect nothing from a foolish Richt-humping homer like King.
Nub
October 26th, 2011
8:41 am
A must win for Richt to keep his job……!
Thomas Brown
October 26th, 2011
8:44 am
Florida # 100 Passing Offense
Florida # 109 Turnover Margin
Florida # 120 Penalties
Florida’s worst football team in 24 years – 1987
If Mark Richt cannot beat this Florida team, he is gone
FLA DAWG
October 26th, 2011
9:07 am
I agree T B.
But Garcia did all he could to give us the South Carolina Game and we couldn’t take it.
I’d love to see a win (finally) against UF and on paper we win this by 10 or more.
But just look how close The Vandy Game was.
Well, let’s look at it this way – If we win we finally beat The Gators and if we lose we unload Richt & Bobo (hopefully).
So we win either way.
Dawg Fud
October 26th, 2011
9:14 am
Totally disagree.
It would be the 3rd time Richt has lost to a 1st year UF Head Coach.
Unacceptable.
J.T. Keene
October 26th, 2011
9:22 am
Lets see, Fla has won 18 out of the last 21. UGA wins this one and the monkey will be off their back and it will all be even. Yeah about right the way some people think.
FLA DAWG
October 26th, 2011
9:24 am
Gotta tell ya boys I’m not so sure I want my Dawgs to win The SEC this year.
I hate to write this but if Richt & Bobo bring The Dawgs to play against LSU I’m afraid it will be like UGA v Hawaii but in reverse. Players being dragged off the field.
LSU is nothing but great this year and they will beat Bama to a pulp, win The SEC and The BCS.
bill
October 26th, 2011
9:24 am
Not a must win? I would say you gotta be kidding, but unfortunately this is the mind set of much of the Bulldog fan base as we continue to sink to the SEC middle-tier.
To say it plainly for Coach Richt, win this game or be gone! If our players can’t beat their players this year, it’s not ever happening under this coaching staff…
FLA DAWG
October 26th, 2011
9:25 am
No J.T. it won’t be even.
The Dawgs have an all time winning record against Florida.
Use all the stats if you’re going to use any.
npgator
October 26th, 2011
9:26 am
I hate to say it but the Dawgs will win this year.
ARdawg
October 26th, 2011
10:29 am
Disagree with Bill King.
This game defines Mark Richt. If he loses, no matter what has happened or will happen the rest of the year. Richt should be out on his ear. He is currently 2-8 against our biggest rival (although we are no longer theirs, Thanks Richt). A victim of his own early successes, possibly but who cares?. If Richt doesn’t beat Florida this year on surely their most down year in many years, how can he lead the Dawgs for years to come. No Bill, This game is defining Richt as a Georgia Bulldog. I am personally waiting on the results
ARdawg
October 26th, 2011
10:33 am
bill
If the Dawgs make it to ATL is a crowning achievement on what is a dark time in Georgia football. Just being there is turning a corner. I’d love to see the Dawgs beat an LSU in the Dome but, just being there and competing would finally be the foundation we have sorely lacked for the last 5-6 years
Re@Listic Dawg
October 26th, 2011
10:45 am
Georgia will win if :
Murray plays smart and does not make dumb turnvers
Defense can contain demps and Rainey (Do not give up big play)
Crowell can make some big runs in space
Good Special teams
Don’t fall for any trick plays, gimmicks etc…
Go Dawgs!
UGA Insider
October 26th, 2011
11:17 am
No more excuses about the Gators playing great. Have the team prepared and win. No excuses.
Danny
October 26th, 2011
7:57 pm
I agree but now is the time for Ga to rise up and win this one for the bulldog nation as well as for themselves.
bobby
October 28th, 2011
1:13 am
ABOUT COACH RICHT JOB SITUATION, LET’S FACE IT THE FLORIDA GAME EVEN THOUGH UGA IS CLEARLY A BETTER TEAM, YOU JUST DON’T KNOW HOW THEY WILL PLAY AGAINST THEM THERE HAVE BEEN ALOT OF TIMES WHEN UGA WAS CLEARLY BETTER AND HAD BETTER RECORD AND LOST LIKE 2002, 2003, 2010 WHEN THEY WERE BETTER AND LOST SO WITH THEIR HISTORY AGAINST THEM YOU JUST DON’T KNOW BUT AFTER THAT THEY HAVE NEW MEXICO STATE, KENTUCKY, AND AUBURN AT HOME AND THEY SHOULD BEAT THEM. AND AT TECH AND IF ANY ONE SEEN TECH THEY’RE NOT A GOOD FOOTBALL TEAM ON NEITHER SIDE OF THE BALL AND UGA HAS NO BUSINESS LOSING TO THEM AT ALL SO AFTER THE FLORIDA GAME, THEY SHOULD WIN THEIR LAST 4 GAMES. I SAY 9-3 AT THE WORST.
bobby
October 28th, 2011
1:18 am
ALSO IN 2006 UGA SHOULD OF BEAT FLORIDA AND THE GAME MARTEZ MILNER DROPPED SEVEN PASSES AND UGA AS A WHOLE DROPPED 10 PASSES OR MORE IN THAT GAME THE DEFENSE PLAYED WELL ENOUGH TO WIN IT’S JUST THE OFFENSE MADE NO PLAYS THAT GAME THE SCORE WAS 20-13.