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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Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
9:12 pm
Have to make that catch
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
9:14 pm
I wonder which team uses this stadium for spring training.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
9:15 pm
Petrino did well at Loiseville with south fla players..
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
9:22 pm
Good Speed to the play on that screen
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
9:24 pm
The New York Yankees of Major League Baseball play spring training games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.
The Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball play spring training games at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater.
The Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball play spring training games at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin.
Nearby Teams in the area:
The Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball play spring training games at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.
The Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball play spring training games at McKechnie Field in Bradenton.
The Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball play spring training games at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland.
[edit]Minor League teams
Minor League baseball teams in the area include: Florida State League (Single-A baseball)
The Tampa Yankees: George M. Steinbrenner Field formerly Legends Field in Tampa
The Clearwater Threshers: Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater
The Dunedin Blue Jays: Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field in Dunedin
The Bradenton Marauders: McKechnie Field in Bradenton
[edit]Sporting events
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
9:25 pm
Should have been a Pick and maybe 6
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
9:25 pm
These come to my mind right now but I can google it to double check…
Lol
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
9:26 pm
This is St. Petersburgh
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
9:27 pm
Tampa bay rays play at this stadium.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
9:29 pm
OK.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
9:30 pm
If this is tropicana Field
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
9:30 pm
TD pass Nice catch
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
9:34 pm
We will prob see a fight before this one is over.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
9:38 pm
If urban did not go to OSU,
The NCAA prob would have been more harsh!
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
9:42 pm
OSU got away with MURDER.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
9:45 pm
The ESPNCAA picks and chooses!
They will find a way to get Craig James in office also…
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
9:47 pm
I can’t see JAMES passing all the scrutiny from his cheating at SMU.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
9:50 pm
I am guessing James is a Republican too?
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
9:53 pm
I’m not a fan of James……
He used ESPN to get Mike leach fired.
He puts down other programs and he was involved in the biggest scandal in NCAA football.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
9:53 pm
Lol
I hope not!
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
10:01 pm
I’m surprised this is not a higher scoring game.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:04 pm
More D than i figured, but some bad missed passes too.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
10:09 pm
25 is a small LB
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:14 pm
Well I didn’t expect to see many Big guys but there are a few Bigger guys than I expected.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:14 pm
That looked too EZ
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
10:21 pm
The list of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl player gifts for the Marshall football team include a PlayStation 3, Oakley sunglasses and an Oakley dufflebag.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:23 pm
Check the military bowl. They get touchpads and other great stuff. One bowl give big flat screen TV
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:25 pm
Boise St got so SCREWED. 2 losses in 2 years because of missed field goals resulting in some crappy bowls.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
10:25 pm
Tech players get.
Gift suite, Timely Watch Co. watch, Majestic Pro-Base fleece pullover, VP Sports cap, Ogio Politan backpack, Helen of Troy hair dryer, souvenir coin
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:29 pm
Bad play cal on 3 & 1. Did Bobo call in that play?
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
10:30 pm
Military Bowl: Toledo and Air Force players will get a Kindle Fire, an iPod nano with wristband, a watch, a beanie and a Nike backpack. Northrop Grumman, with billions of dollars in government contracts, shockingly had some extra money to throw around.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
10:31 pm
No but Murray just threw that pass.
Lol
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:33 pm
That is a great Bling bag. I heard some of the stuff. Damn coach we want to go to this bowl for the gifts not the game. LOL
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:33 pm
Almost a game changer on that punt.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:36 pm
This game has been very boring.
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
10:38 pm
I wonder how many hair dryers will be left behind in El paso?
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
10:39 pm
Yea….
I will prob fall a sleep and it will go into 7 over times
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:40 pm
Most of the tech players girlfriends, moms or sisters will get the hair dryers
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
10:43 pm
Seriosly a review for 5 inches
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:44 pm
That is what your wife said
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
10:46 pm
Lol
Dawg48
December 20th, 2011
10:48 pm
Bill should cut us a check for keeping his blog going!
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:50 pm
I figured Nobody would chat during this game, but After i finished Dinner you were still here. LOL
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
10:57 pm
The GAME that will never END
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
11:06 pm
Advanced the ball with a forward hand-off. Still should be Marshall’s ball on the 5.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
11:09 pm
Tried a halfback pass and fumbles the ball lucky to get it back Marshall is shooting themselves in the foot when they had a score if the guy just falls on the blocked punt.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
December 20th, 2011
11:35 pm
48 you were right a Fight but it was at the END of the game.
Lonnie Wals
December 21st, 2011
1:49 am
multiple backs work in mid 80’s we had a backfield one year with four 1st rounders and one 3rd rounder Lars Tate Tampa Bay, Tim Worley Pittsburg, Rodney Hampton Giants, Cleveland Gary Rams and Keith Henderson 49rs It can be done and guys can prosper!
RedandBLackDAWG
December 21st, 2011
3:57 am
A couple more offensive linemen and another RB, and the rest of the recruiting cycle can be used to build up depth for the team. UGA isn’t in too bad of a condition now I think. Recruits are still considering UGA and that is probably more than could be said at the beginning of the season.
GO DAWGS and GATA
Loki
December 21st, 2011
6:34 am
IF YOU GOT THEM ALL…….WHICH YOU WON”T…………THEY CAN”T COMPARE TO SOUTH CAROLINA”S
STUD…….