UGA fans have visions of four- and five-star tailbacks dancing in our heads
Isaiah Crowell is talking the right talk. (Associated Press)
Coming back from a week’s vacation, there’s plenty to talk about, even if there thankfully wasn’t any major news in Athens amid the continuing coaching upheaval in the SEC, with South Carolina losing Ellis Johnson the latest development.
The rumor mill was working overtime about Mark Richt and Isaiah Crowell, but Richt’s not going anywhere despite the efforts of some folks in the media to send him to Texas A&M or Penn State.
And apparently Crowell isn’t going anywhere either, contrary to all those bulletin board sources, though he does find himself behind Boo Malcome on the depth chart heading into the Outback Bowl. Still, a little competition never hurt and it’s encouraging that Crowell is saying all the right things about needing to apply himself more and take more responsibility. Maybe he’s finally growing up.
There’s also been the usual wondering you normally get this time of year about which underclassmen will leave early for the NFL (with Orson Charles and Bacarri Rambo seeming the most likely) and which ones still want to play college ball (thank you, Jarvis Jones).
Plus, of course, speculation on whether backup quarterback Hutson Mason will transfer or take a redshirt year to give himself some class separation from starter Aaron Murray (I’m hoping he chooses the latter); Outback bowl tickets have been a hotter item in Athens than in East Lansing (not surprising); and we’ve learned that the ridiculous NCAA rule book doesn’t allow Richt to play Santa Claus with his staff unless he clears it first with the athletic administration.
A Twitter dream ... (Melchizedek Lockwood)
Meanwhile, it might not have been visions of sugarplums dancing in our heads, but after his visit to Athens four-star running back prospect Mike Davis tweeting that “IV Horsemen” picture of him along with Crowell, UGA five-star commitment Keith Marshall and fellow four-star prospect Todd Gurley certainly had Dogs fans dreaming of big things happening in the running game.
How about a Dream Tailback Corps this year?
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Dwayne
December 20th, 2011
4:50 pm
Have a Merry Christmas everyone. Be safe. I have to go now, got to get my white jacket on and go to my padded room. Peace.
True Dawg Fan
December 20th, 2011
4:51 pm
Dwayne
December 20th, 2011
4:50 pm
Have a Merry Christmas everyone. Be safe. I have to go now, got to get my white jacket on and go to my padded room. Peace.
Finally something that makes sence coming from your fingers.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
4:53 pm
4 horsemen will just mean more Manure for Richt to spread around and sell it to the Fans as rose food when he still doesn’t win the SEC title.
Wannabe Program
December 20th, 2011
4:58 pm
Seriously you delusional uga fans. Why do you think your program is so great. I mean, Ga. Tech has won a title more recently than you. You are top 15 program, nothing more. You will never have a top 10 program. When will you see that.
True Dawg Fan
December 20th, 2011
5:01 pm
Wannabe Program
December 20th, 2011
4:58 pm
Seriously you delusional uga fans. Why do you think your program is so great. I mean, Ga. Tech has won a title more recently than you. You are top 15 program, nothing more. You will never have a top 10 program. When will you see that.
Actually Tech’s half title doesnt really count. Colorado has that title.
As for being a top program, are you scared that the bulldogs have risen back to the top??? Dont be scared it will only hurt a little when you get stomped.
Ric Flair.
December 20th, 2011
5:03 pm
@Kool-Aid bar………I will wrap you up it my pink, feathery robe and show you some Kool-aid!……..Woooooooooooh!…
AltamahaDawg
December 20th, 2011
5:04 pm
Giving credit to another blogger from a different site (without the bother of trolls btw) the best summary of the LSU game was that: we yielded to them in the second half as most have, but we prove a point in the first half that we have just as much business getting run over by LSU’s student-werewolves as anyone else.
Wannabe Program
December 20th, 2011
5:06 pm
True Dawg Fan – I will never be scared of UGA as program. I live in Atlanta, but graduated from Bama. It’s so funny how you uga fans think your school is such a great football program. Georgia is on the same level as awbarn and Arkansas. You have some good years, but never really accomplish anything. It’s a decent program and you should be proud of it. But you will never be an Alabama, Texas, Michigan, or USC.
SSIgator
December 20th, 2011
5:10 pm
life long UGA fan -
“we cannot expect to play for it every couple of years”
Every couple of years? Since 1980 is “every couple of years”? What kind of calendar are you using?
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
5:11 pm
True Dawg you are a fool TECH has the trophy in the case. Tech was 11-0-1 Colorado was 11-1-1 with 5 downs to prevent a loss.
Lakedawg
December 20th, 2011
5:12 pm
SIGator=Bobo problem=Still/Bar==Same Poster
All afraid of the Dawgs for next couple years. Shame we have slide Bama back a year for Missou, now would be the time to beat them in tuscalooser.
SSIgator
December 20th, 2011
5:16 pm
Lakedawg -
Wrong. I have never posted under another name, but there are those on here that borrow my name from time to time. I guess they haven’t been able to think up one for their own use.
Wannabe Program
December 20th, 2011
5:17 pm
Lakedawg – All afraid of the Dawgs for next couple years. Shame we have slide Bama back a year for Missou, now would be the time to beat them in tuscalooser.
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Hahaha. Like how you beat us during the Blackout. Hahaha. First learn our to beat teams like Boise St. Then maybe you can give the big boys a shot. At least with Missouri you can get a win.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
5:22 pm
Lakedawg is drowning in Crowell’s bong water if you think we are all the same poster.
SSIgator,bobo problem,still@thebar
December 20th, 2011
5:25 pm
We never post under another name!
48
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
5:29 pm
48 not on this blog. I use this name on this blog.
San Fran fan
December 20th, 2011
5:31 pm
I just left the bar
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
5:32 pm
SSIgator
Have not seen you on tims blog lately….
Lol
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
5:35 pm
Still
Just making a joke, that lakedawg said you and SSI are one and the same….
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
5:36 pm
He is sipping bong water.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
5:37 pm
San Fran fan how was the Snickers bar?
SSIgator
December 20th, 2011
5:38 pm
Dawg48 -
I think you are refering to Chump Towers. He still has his panties in a twist.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
5:38 pm
Can’t wait for the beef ‘O’ brady’s bowl tonight!
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
5:39 pm
SSI
Did he give you the boot?
San Fran fan
December 20th, 2011
5:40 pm
Turn out the lights the party is over….
SSIgator
December 20th, 2011
5:48 pm
Dawg48 -
As Captain of the Blog Police, he will let anyone post @ his articles (as long as they do not say anything negative about UGA) and when I pointed out that maybe he should just write the article and close it to comments he got upset. Or maybe it was when I questioned if anyone would bother to read his journalistic masterpieces if they were closed to comments. At any rate, he is sulking in his cubicle because he got his feelings hurt.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
5:48 pm
48 The beef ‘O’ brady’s bowl was last night in San Fran when the lights went out in Candlestick.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
5:52 pm
SSIgator
Some people take this to personal, and do not know how to have a good time.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
5:54 pm
They needed some candlesticks at candlestick park last night!
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
5:55 pm
48 want a little hot was on the nipples or something? lol
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
5:56 pm
wax
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
5:57 pm
Lol
No I will pass!
SSIgator
December 20th, 2011
6:01 pm
Dawg48 -
The funny part is that GTBob is still posting away and he makes some remarkably strange comments sometimes. Wait a minute, I may have just hit upon something. Chump Towers allows GTBob because UGA beats them like a drum. Maybe Chump Towers has become a little too defensive because I am a Gator grad/fan. Get over it Chump. This college football we are talking about. Not how to solve the world’s economic crisis.
SSIgator
December 20th, 2011
6:05 pm
“UGA fans have visions of four- and five-star tailbacks dancing in our heads”
Not sure about the fans, but Bacardi “Speed Bump” Rumbo sure has the LSU tailbacks in his mind after getting hammerd by them.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
6:08 pm
Still
Who do you pick to win tonight?
FIU. Or. Marshall
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
6:16 pm
The Rumbling Terd
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
6:19 pm
I’m going with the best college football team in Florida, FIU….
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
6:34 pm
Marshell has the better Defense IMO.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
6:36 pm
48 Mercer or UGA tonight?
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
6:38 pm
Still
Going with the dawgs!
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
6:39 pm
Any idea if the UGA B ball game is on TV?
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
6:44 pm
7 on CSS if you have that channel
AltamahaDawg
December 20th, 2011
6:45 pm
No ,I’m pretty sure he made it perfectly clear what his problem was. And it wasn’t your colors.
Smartso
December 20th, 2011
6:46 pm
Gurley is no fool, he will go to UNC where he will immediately share prime time with Gio Bernard and run wild behind UNC’s massive experienced OL. Gurley wants to play for Fedora.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
6:47 pm
Don’t have CSS…….
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
6:49 pm
Sorry that is the only listing I see for the game. You might check ESPN-U or ESPN3 on-line.
bigcalidawg
December 20th, 2011
6:50 pm
ColumbusDawg……..I am a former CHS Blue Devil and I respectfully disagree.
CMR is a fine coach. A leader of men, and a great recruiter of parents preferences. If I was a kid, I would steer clear of UGA if I was a football player, if my goal was to party. The clamps are firmly locked atm.
As long as we have CTG, I believe we are the odds-on favorites to win the SEC outright, in 2012.
Also overlooked is Coach T. His son was mediocre at best, but that man reeled the program in during last offseason. Look at all the transfers, the improved conditioning (IC entered late), and the decrease in off the field bs and it is directly attributable to Coach T.
We are still going uphill, y’all…….
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
6:57 pm
It’s on ESPN3 if it’s not blacked out.
LakeDawg
December 20th, 2011
7:01 pm
With the IV Horsemen we could be LSU east.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
7:04 pm
Ole ” wimp” sanders is calling the UGA B Ball game tonight…