UGA and that school from Atlanta meet again on gridiron
Georgia and Georgia Tech will meet again in football Saturday in Athens — sort of.
Brett Johnson and Paul Floyd of UGA’s Redcoat Band tell me that the Redcoats’ football team will be playing something called the White Team, an unofficial aggregation allegedly consisting of band members from that school on North Avenue, at noon Saturday at Southeast Clarke Park, 4440 Lexington Road in Athens.
Just in case you might be one of those folks who mistakenly considers the members of the band to be anything less than gung-ho iron men, you should know that they play full-contact tackle football and, Brett noted, like rugby, “the only padding is a mouthpiece and hopefully forgiving grass.”
Sounds like the sandlot games my brothers and I used to love playing with our friends when we were kids (only we didn’t even bother with the mouthpieces).
Saturday’s game, dubbed Band Bowl III, is the third annual clash since the series was revived after an undertermined number of years off (no one recalls exactly). The Wreck won 28-7 in Athens in 2010 and the Redcoats took a 14-7 victory last year in Atlanta, so this is the rubber match of the current series.
Brett said that “because of the unpolished enthusiasm of both rosters, the teams lean heavy on solid running games and sound defense. This produces old-school football in an authentic form. A nuanced part of the in-state rivalry, the passion for the game outweighs the hatred between the two squads who shared a few laughs after last year’s hard fought game.”
Among the highlights of last year’s game were a successful Redcoats goal line stand led by since-graduated defensive tackle and sousaphone player Nathan Lawrence and a deep fade caught by sophomore saxophone player Carl Schmidt. The game is played by NCAA rules and is officiated by volunteer intramural officials. The clock is run flag football-style, meaning four 15-minute quarters and a 15-minute halftime. There are no goal posts, so no field goals. Extra points are decided NFL Blitz-style — you can choose a “free” extra point or try for 2 from the 3-yard line. The ball is put into play from the 40-yard line with either a kick from a tee or a punt. There is no rushing of a punt. All special teams plays are two-hand touch for safety purposes. All other plays are live, tackle football.
Sounds like a lot of fun. If you see this in time and are in the vicinity of Southeast Clarke Park, stop by to cheer on the Red and Black and get a taste of football a bit like the way it started out in early gridiron days.
Go Redcoats!
Now, let’s get to some Junkyard Mail …
Jim Parry writes: Bill, It’s disgusting how conferences are throwing traditions out the window on what seems to be a daily basis. The SEC schools thrive on tradition. Our alumni and fans (at least ones over 25) are as stubborn (in the best way possible) as they come to changes. From uniforms and cheers, all the way to scheduling. I will find it very sad if the oldest rivalry in the South [Georgia-Auburn] comes to an end as an annual series. The SEC stands out on top, with only a couple other conferences that try to hold on to most of their traditions. Heck, too many like the Big (L)East never had any traditions, and look at them now.
You’re preaching to the choir with me, Jim. Having to discontinue Georgia-Auburn and Alabama-Tennessee would be pretty major collateral damage in exchange for adding Missouri and Texas A&M to the conference. Especially if it’s done just to avoid adding a ninth conference game. But those nonconference cupcake games are moneymakers and that’s what rules in the $EC.
Mark D. writes: I read this week that Coach [Todd] Grantham has that NFL mentality, that he wants his starters to play for the entire game if they can. The obvious upside to that is that he’s playing at all cylinders till the closing whistle. But isn’t there an obvious downside? Unlike in the NFL, where even the bench players already have a lot of experience under their belts, the underclassmen at the college level are still young guys trying to learn and develop. Isn’t Coach Grantham doing the future defense a disservice by not giving the second- and third-string players a chance to gain experience and development? On the same token, last season exposed another serious downside to Coach Grantham’s philosophy. Whenever teams started playing under a quick gun, no-huddle offense, our D-line got gassed so quickly. Isn’t Grantham’s personnel scheme placing dangerously heavy reliance on a select few players?
While Grantham likes his starters to play as much as possible, backups did get playing time this past season. But you make a good point, especially about giving younger players game experience. It’s an argument that proponents of guaranteed playing time for the backup quarterback have made as well. If Aaron Murray takes all the meaningful snaps at QB, an injury to him is going to mean a dramatic drop-off in game experience when the second-stringer takes over. For some reason, though, Mark Richt and Mike Bobo turned the page on that approach after the David Greene-D.J. Shockley era was over.
Daniel Colding writes: Hey Junkyard Dude, I am a bigtime UGA Fan. How many more Recruits do you thing UGA will sign for 2012 and who? What about the 6′7″ 350 lb. O-lineman Claudyson Calixte from the College of Sequoyas? I see on ESPN.com he is considering us. I would love for them to add a couple more bigguns on the O-line. Thanks, man.
Junkyard Dude is no recruiting guru, but from what I read most of those who follow that aspect of the game closely expect UGA to add a few names to the 2012 signing class before the season starts. In particular, DawgNation reports Fehoko Fanaika, a top JUCO offensive lineman at College of San Mateo in California, is getting a close look by Georgia. And defensive back/athlete Mario Alford, a real speedster, of Georgia Military College in Milledgeville is another player who might wind up in Athens before very long. Oh, and Dude, you’re welcome!
When is Mike Bobo really due the credit/blame? (University of Georgia)
Bilbo700 writes: Bill, Two things about the debate among fans about Mike Bobo’s value to the UGA program really bother me, irrespective of how I personally feel about him. First, I often hear fans defend his performance by saying things like, “Bobo didn’t throw that interception” or “it’s not his fault the back fumbled in the red zone.” I think as the OC, Bobo is at least indirectly responsible for everything his offense does, and logically, if Bobo can’t be blamed for terrible execution, he also shouldn’t be credited for exceptional execution — Bobo also doesn’t make one-handed catches or break tackles. Second, I often hear that Bobo is an exceptional recruiter — he very well may be a standout in what has become a very competitive enterprise. But with some of the inherent advantages UGA has in recruiting (only in-state recruiting powerhouse, only in-state SEC school, enormous local talent pool, proximity to Atlanta, solid academics, track record of sending players to NFL, strong fanbase, and even popular uniforms), I’m not totally convinced Bobo deserves all the credit he gets for recruiting. Do we really believe having a different OC, who would likely have a more impressive resume and better name recognition, would hurt us substantially in recruiting? I’m curious to get your (and your readers’) thoughts.
I’ll grant you that the argument about coaches taking the blame/credit for what happens on the field cuts both ways, though perhaps the position coaches figure more directly in that than the offensive coordinator. (Of course, Bobo is also the quarterbacks coach, so give him the credit or blame there.) But while you’re correct about UGA having a lot of positives that attract recruits, I don’t it’s accurate to say that the big-name signees Bobo has been credited with landing would have come to Athens no matter who was recruiting them. Too many players on signing day cite the personal relationships they forge with the coaches recruiting them for that to be the case.
Andrew Smith writes: Hi Bill, I’ve been contemplating UGA’s tendencies when favored. When reminiscing on past seasons I find myself more comfortable with and even relishing being the underdawg rather than the anticipated favorite. It has seemed as though the Dawg coaches and players feel the same. In your opinion, will the 2012 Dawgs be able to take care of business when favored?
While most coaches (though not necessarily the players) would rather enter a game as the underdog, I believe the only time Georgia was favored during the 2011 season and didn’t win was the bowl game against Michigan State. In the losses to Boise State, South Carolina and LSU, the opponent was favored. So I don’t believe you can say that the Dogs can’t handle playing as the favorite.
Does Aaron Murray lock in on his primary receiver too much? (Associated Press)
Seth Ford writes: Dear Bill, Thank you for your dedicated insight into all things Georgia! Am I the only fan frustrated with Aaron Murray’s receiver selection? Aside from the rare fullback or tailback screens (which were commonly executed poorly and/or defended well), I rarely saw him resort to a screen or short pass to the flat. Particularly with [Brandon[ Boykin or [Branden] Smith in the backfield, it was amazing how much space the opposing defenses would give those guys as they ran to the flat — probably because they knew we never throw to them! Murray never even looked their way, opting more often than not to force a ball downfield to a triple-covered Orson Charles than give the open back a chance to make a play in space. Five-yard passes can get you 20 yards as much as a 20-yard pass can! I see David Greene’s ability and willingness to use these short passes in key situations as a big reason he had the success he did. Keeping the defense honest in these areas of the field would probably open other things up, too! Your thoughts?
I’m with you on this. I think reading defenses and going more quickly to the second and third receivers instead of trying to force a play to the primary receiver is one of the areas where Murray needs to make the greatest improvement.
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Proud-Dawg
February 10th, 2012
11:13 pm
Haha, I was at UGA with Brett Johnson. He is only 5′7, but he is a bowling bowl. Tackle low!
hipdawg
February 10th, 2012
11:32 pm
I don’t like change.We didn’t need tx am, mizzou.are you kiidding me?Boring.Just a greedy money grab.oh and to heck w/ tradition .I mean we only played Barn since 1892.I dont care about super conf.etc. .Not happy about expansion.
hipdawg
February 10th, 2012
11:35 pm
oh and if I can predict what play we will run…..let’s get more creative on offense and let another QB have a shot.
adawgfan
February 11th, 2012
12:02 am
Dawgs and AU should never miss a season playing one another. I mean the game has been played 115 times with Auburn leading the series by one game. It has tied six times with a score of 0-0. And featured the first NCAA overtime game with 4 overtimes resulting in the highest scoring game in the history of the series. There can be no other rivalry as meaningful as this one that has lasted for 120 years.
Don’t get me wrong I welcome Tx A&M and MIzzou to the SEC and fully expect them to eventually be competetive, but not at the expense of the UGA / AU tradition, nor the UT / Bama rivalry. I’d rather give up the annual in-state beatdown than AU. Just sayin..
RED DOG 77
February 11th, 2012
12:35 am
I personally support Mike Bobo, however like coach Richt, he is still young in my book and has alot to learn………..I’ve seen coach Richt mature into a top five college football coach in the past three years, sometimes it takes some hard knocks to get the point [not that I could do any better]……….I’m starting to buy the idea of moving coach Bobo to QBs coach and co-recruiting coordinator with Rodney Garner…………All I have to go on other than five decades of studying the game, is what happened when coach Richt finally broke-down, got rid of Martinez and hired possibly the best Defensive co in college football…………Todd Grantham…….and as much as I like Richt I think alot would agree the “turnaround” all started with the Grantham hire……….Now you get the same results with anew OC and Whammo!!!!……….Alabama, LSU, Soutern Cal and the likes will be drooling with envy………….But what do I know?…………….Regards, RED
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
1:45 am
Boy you guys at UGa really throw the book at players when they get arrested or get caught STEALING from teammates. The GOOD players can maybe come back after a year at a JC but the bad player can’t. Man that coach Richt is a real tough disciplinarian. Steal money get caught and give the money back and you get a year in JUCO jail, but slap your woman around and you sit out a game against the Powerhouse Buffalo. Hahaha.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
1:51 am
RED 77…I’ve seen coach Richt mature into a top five college football coach in the past three years….Get the hell out of my bar. You are so damn drunk you must be huffing glue now. the last 4 years Richt is 34-19 and you think he is a top 5 coach? Put down the glass and go pass out with the bums in the alley.
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
3:41 am
There can be no other rivalry as meaningful as this one that has lasted for 120 years.
Why do you care if the game has been played for 120 years? Do you think Missouri fans are crying because they can’t play Kansas anymore? Let College Football evolve already.
ozzfest
February 11th, 2012
6:33 am
RICHT CEMENTED HIS PLACE AS SECOND RATE BY NOT ADDRESSING THE OBVIOUS STAFF ISSUES THE LAST FEW YEARS.
YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO MANAGE YOUR DIRECT REPORTS, AND RICHT FAILED.
I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANOTHER COACH AT ANY LEVEL WHO STICKS ONE QUARTERBACK IN FOR “THE SEASON”…OUR QB PLAYS PRACTICALLY EVERY SINGLE PLAY…AND WE NEVER SEEM TO GET ANYBODY OTHER THAN THE STARTER INTO THE GAME. HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE (OR DON’T HAVE) UNTIL IT IS BATTLE-TESTED?
DJ RARELY PLAYED, AND WHEN HE FINALLY GOT IN WE WERE AWESOME.
JOE T NEVER PLAYED IN 2005 AND WAS NOT READY FOR 2006.
COX NEVER PLAYED IN 2008 AND WAS NOT READY FOR 2009.
MURRAY NEVER PLAYED IN 2009 AND WAS NOT READY FOR 2010.
MASON NEVER PLAYED IN 2011….
ALONG THE WAY WE ACTUALLY LOST A GAME TO CENTRAL FLORIDA.
THAT GAME IS MUCH LIKE RICK PERRY’S “OOOPS”, IT SIGNALED THE END, WE JUST DID NOT KNOW IT…YET.
CASE CLOSED.
RedandBLackDAWG
February 11th, 2012
7:11 am
Three out of the first seven people to leave a comment on here are from or are fans of Tech. It seems pretty sad that Tech. fans can’t wait for something to be published about UGA so they have some place to spout their little negative crap and vitriol. You clowns need to expand your life a little bit and not be so tied to an article about UGA on the AJC. I realize that this for tech. fans is the only paper that even remotely covers tech. but if the best you can do is constantly spout crap about UGA, your jealousy is so blinding, it is pitiful. If you supported and directed your energy towards your own football program, you wouldn’t have the time to waste, making fools of yourself by trying to make stupid, uniformed remarks about the UGA football team. How sad, that your whole lives appears to be centered around your envy of the one football team that owns yours. I guess the reason though, that Tech. doesn’t get much coverage at it’s home town news paper though, is because you don’t have any note worthy accomplishments or any news positive or negative coming out about your school.
If UGA were given the choice, I believe the university would vote to eliminate tech. from the schedule, because a game each year against them has no relevance and tech. is simply no longer competitive. However, some of the morons in our state government actually think that the governors trophy is important to UGA, although I imagine, for tech. it is their big BCS bowl game on those rare occasions when you actually win.
Your comments really do nothing but solicit negative comments like mine but every once in a while, I look at these columns just to see if the same boring, stupid tech. people are making their usual comments on a article concerning UGA, and lo and behold, you morons never let down the UGA community.
Now having said my piece and knowing it will fire you idiots up even further, I will go to my usual pay site and read football news and sports in general. You guys are missing a terrific opportunity though, since sites like Bleacher Report always welcome negative comments. They would love to see you idiots on there. Go ahead, don’t miss out, because you surely must know that your comments only solicit more negative publicity and eventually, when the AJC realizes that monitoring comments such as yours are better than believing that web hits are all that matters, your comments might eventually be ignored and not put up on the web site.
See you later losers, although I doubt at a real sport sight, since you would never pay to make such stupid, childish comments if you actually had to pay for that privilege.
dawg fan
February 11th, 2012
7:52 am
i sure hope murray puts it all together this year. great games, but he just cant have the mistakes…
Jacket99
February 11th, 2012
8:27 am
Sounds like a cool new tradition. Will probably last until someone gets hurt. I can only imagine if it becomes a spectator sport. “Hunker down you hairy sousaphonists!”
Go percussionists, sting-em!
Crime
February 11th, 2012
8:28 am
Wife beaters and thieves on the football team and a child rapist running around downtown Athens. A find city you guys have there.
The on
February 11th, 2012
8:34 am
Enter your comments here
Dawgman
February 11th, 2012
8:52 am
Ozzfest, you are a dummy!! You have no idea what you are talking about, Watch some actual football and get back to us. Thanks!
Joey
February 11th, 2012
8:57 am
“…seen coach Richt mature into a top five college football coach in the past three year…”
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I agree Red. Richt is a top five college coach . . . in the state of Georgia.
Dawg_Mike
February 11th, 2012
9:05 am
I would like to see Murray watch a couple of series from the sideline from time to time. Not necessarily due to his mistakes, but to watch someone else go thru the reads and make good decisions. Whether it’s LeMay or Bauta isnt as important as getting our other guys some snaps.
Joey
February 11th, 2012
9:20 am
Right, Crime (8:28), Athens should aspire to be like Tech’s city. #2 Most Dangerous City in the USA.
Congrats.
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2011/02/16/the-11-most-dangerous-cities
Jacket99
February 11th, 2012
9:28 am
Crime happens everywhere and has nothing to do with the topic on Bill’s blawg.
http://www.police.uga.edu/crimestatistics/
Joey
February 11th, 2012
9:38 am
Indeed it does, but I didn’t bring this topic up. Your boy “Crime” did. Pretty stout numbers for such a small school, by the way . . .
http://www.police.gatech.edu/crimeinfo/crimestats/
BonkersDog
February 11th, 2012
9:45 am
Good point about Murray.
Here are some of the areas he needs to make dramatic improvements:
1- Interceptions–just dump off to the wide open receiver more often, 14 int’s too much
2- Fumbles–dump to outlets instead of run
3- Sacks–dump to outlet receiver, 32 sacks is terrible
4- Accuracy–needs to finish above 65%, dump to short receivers more often
5- Balance–needs to dump more to secondary receivers (Crowell/Smith/fast guys), not lock in on primaries
6- Peak- play best in big games, on 3rd down, red zone, in 4th quarter, 2-9 vs. ranked teams
Basically, dumping off short passes to fast guys solves every issue.
BonkersDog
February 11th, 2012
9:57 am
I guarantee you Lemay will get a good bit (25% at least) of playing time, or else he’ll transfer. Lemay is too good to be sitting the bench for another year.
Dennis
February 11th, 2012
9:58 am
Add to the loss of tradition those Texas vs. A&M, was good football on Thankgiving weekend. Missou is so far off geographically who knows what tradition was trashed. Tradition is something that when thrown out typically has a ripple effect into other parts of life. There is a fabric that holds things together, when one string gets pulled sometimes other things unravel. Notice that to acomadate two outsiders everyone else has to change. SEC needs to quit rocking the boat.
Pago Pago Dawg
February 11th, 2012
9:59 am
So who’s doing half-time show if The Redcoats are playing gt?
Joey
February 11th, 2012
10:14 am
I too, hope Murray improves, but playing well under big-game pressure is something that can’t be coached or taught.
He can tell himself this whole off-season to not make mistakes at big moments, but if he “tightens up” in those monents, the ball just doesn’t come out of his hand the same way as in games vs Coastal Carolina. Even footwork and ball handling are affected, hence the fumbles and poor handoffs.
Hopefully, his problem is just adrenaline rushes and he fixes that. I’d love to see him win a few big games for UGA in ‘12 and ‘13. I mean, the way Richt has no other QB with significant playing time, the Bulldogs are are gonna go only as far as Murray can take them.
UGA fan...not fanatic
February 11th, 2012
10:15 am
Pago Pago Dawg
February 11th, 2012
9:59 am
So who’s doing half-time show if The Redcoats are playing gt?
gtBOOB is, he is blowing one of the hairy balled sousaphonists
Lakedawg
February 11th, 2012
10:35 am
For the haters on here Coach Mark Richt has the highest winning % of any coach in SEC against winning teams. Yes that puts him in top 5.
And yes that includes slick nick, lester smiles, and steven boobs spurrier.
Dawgdad (The Original)
February 11th, 2012
10:58 am
Ozzfest, right on! Richt obviously does not like a QB contraversy. If he lets Mason play very much, he likely will have one as I believe Mason is the better of the two, from the limited amount of time we have had a chance to watch him. Would like to see some open competition in the Spring and an effort during the season to get players ready to step in when we have an injury.
Dawg Haus
February 11th, 2012
11:01 am
Good point on Murray and the primary receiver. I’ve always thought the Dawgs could make way better use of the fullback to pick up short yardage and eat away at the opposing D. The coaches really dropped the ball by not utilizing Bruce Figgins more in those types of situations last season. It’d be nice to see Zander get some short passes in 2012 to shake things up.
Dawgdad (The Original)
February 11th, 2012
11:02 am
We hear from McGarrity that the reason we need these cupcakes on the schedule is so the bench players can get some reps. We know the real reason is financial, but they will never admit that.
Richt uses those cupcake teams as a way to pump up the stats of his starters, rather than get PT for the reserves. I am sure it builds loyalty from the guys he is depending on, but it sure doesn’t help the program, when he wastes this opportunity to get PT for the reserves.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
11:33 am
Red&BlackdWag…do you think anybody read more than the first 3 sentences of that crap?
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
11:40 am
JOEY…crime at UGa is committed by UGa students but at Tech the crimes are committed by downtown opportunists gangsters. Big Huge difference don’t you think?
Joey
February 11th, 2012
11:54 am
Kool-aid, you should save some finger strokes yourself. Red&Black never comes back to read critiques of his posts.
And just in case Lakedawg was calling me a Richt-hater, no, I’m not a “hater.” I appreciate what Mark Richt did for UGA in his early years, but I don’t have my head in my rear about what he has done since his last SEC Title. See, even in ‘02 and ‘05, Richt showed that, even with great talent, he still would lose 1 or 2 games a year that he shouldn’t lose. UF in ‘02, UF in ‘03, Ut in ‘04, UF and WVA in ‘05, Vandy and UK in ‘06, UT and SC in ‘07, Tech in ‘08, and too many to count in ‘09 and ‘10.
Luck of the schedule saved his job for another 4 or 5 years, and being a diehard fan, I will support Richt as long as he is in Athens, but I have long since quit believing in Richt winning the Big Game, or even getting to it.
Jacket99
February 11th, 2012
12:05 pm
Richt is a good man who represents your school well. The Vol fans thought their program had become stagnant and demanded a change. How did that turn out for them? It may seem like a short climb, but it’s a long fall.
Wet Willie...keep on smiling
February 11th, 2012
12:11 pm
Richt signature win…….Hawaii…you can’t make this sheet up you know. UGA …all Bark and little Bite…good little doggie…rollover vs good teams
SSIgator
February 11th, 2012
12:34 pm
“will the 2012 Dawgs be able to take care of business when favored?”
Doubtful. Why should 2012 be different from any other year?
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
12:54 pm
How many games in 2012 will the Dwags Not be Favored? Winning when Favored has not been a huge problem for Richt or Murray’s. Their problem is beating a GOOD Team, a top 25 team, hell a team with a winning record (by seasons end).
Jugger
February 11th, 2012
12:55 pm
I’d rather dump Tech from the schedule than Auburn. At least Auburn is competitive.
Jugger
February 11th, 2012
12:57 pm
@ Still@theBAR, Auburn finished with a winning record, so did Tech, so did Vanderbilt, so did Florida. We can’t help what other teams do or how they play. We can only go out and beat them which we did after that SC loss all the way to the SEC title game.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
1:08 pm
jugger it has been a 2 year issue not just last year.
Jugger
February 11th, 2012
1:16 pm
I don’t think it’s really an issue. There’s nothing to discuss. All we can do is go out and perform and get wins. That’s all that matters. Just because you don’t beat top 5 teams week in and week out doesn’t mean your not a good team. Lord knows Tech doesn’t play anybody worth any substance and it shows every time they play UGA. At least that’s how it’s been 10 out of the last 11 seasons.
Jugger
February 11th, 2012
1:19 pm
Tech fans always try to find something to complain about. They can’t beat UGA so they move on to academics or pick on UGA’s schedule. It’s really sad. Where were you when in 08 we went out west to Arizona State and got the win, or when we faced Bama in 07 in Tuscaloosa and got the win…or in 08 how we went to Baton Rouge and beat the stuffing out of LSU 52-38. Anytime you hang 52 on a team, that’s beating them badly. It ain’t easy going to LSU and winning.
Jugger
February 11th, 2012
1:22 pm
Maybe we haven’t had that hard of a schedule the past 2 years…but look at the overall body of work with Richt. He has arguably one of the best road win-loss records…no telling how many he’s won in other opponents’ stadiums…he’s got 2 SEC titles, 5 SEC EAST division championships, he’s 106-37 over the past 11 seasons. Get off Richt.
Jugger
February 11th, 2012
1:24 pm
Richt has been here 11 seasons…out of those 11 seasons…FIVE times we’ve been to the SEC title game. That means he has us competing year in and year out no matter how you slice it, that’s pretty much half the time we’re in the title game.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
1:43 pm
jugger maybe that is good enough for some fans, but what you described isn’t much different for the situation at Tennessee when they ditched Fulmer the 150 game winner. Richt has done well but he is not keeping up with the changing SEC. Bobo isn’t Feared by any DC in the SEC.
Jugger
February 11th, 2012
1:50 pm
And Tech isn’t feared by any team out there. That’s why they lose every bowl game they play. How many bowl games have you won under Boob man?
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
1:53 pm
jugger I was giving you facts and opinions and now you go to change the subject and throw insults. Well played to deflect the subject.
Jugger
February 11th, 2012
2:08 pm
Ok answer this….why are you on a UGA blog if your a Tech fan? Are the Tech boards that awful? I never go over there. Tell me about it.
GooberDawg
February 11th, 2012
2:11 pm
Hey, I’m a Boob and Azz man! What’s wrong with that?
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
2:12 pm
jugger WHAT is the subject of this blog? Now are you smart enough to answer your own question? It is about a tech v uga football game.
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
2:35 pm
Auburn finished with a winning record, so did Tech, so did Vanderbilt, so did Florida.
Vanderbilt didn’t finish with a winning record.
MT
February 11th, 2012
2:48 pm
You critize Georgia OC about not being feared,but when it’s pointed out to you that Tech is not feared, then it’s
an insult. Jeez.
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
2:49 pm
I’d rather dump Tech from the schedule than Auburn. At least Auburn is competitive.
I would welcome this also and I have emailed DRad about it now that we are going to a 9 game schedule. It makes the most sense to quit pretending like anyone cares about our game anymore and start scheduling other opponents who may generate a little more excitement.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
2:52 pm
MT….no that was not the insult. Are you not able to read and understand the insult?
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
3:08 pm
you won under Boob man?
Neutral
February 11th, 2012
3:21 pm
Did Vandy beat Wake by 5 or 6 TDs……just asking.
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
3:33 pm
Did Vandy beat Wake by 5 or 6 TDs……just asking.
Is beating Wake by any amount an accomplishment? They were the 4th worst team in the ACC. Even Syracuse beat them.
Neutral
February 11th, 2012
3:40 pm
Yes…..according to your logic it is significant!!!
Cdpridg
February 11th, 2012
3:40 pm
A tech fan still at the bar???? That is hilarious!
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
3:45 pm
Yes…..according to your logic it is significant!!!
How does my logic make it significant? Please explain.
Neutral
February 11th, 2012
3:45 pm
Is Wake the “4th worse” or “6th best”??? Just asking
Neutral
February 11th, 2012
3:49 pm
Hey GtBOOB…..I think the score was 42-7 on the same day UGa pounded Tech, SC pounded Clemson and Fl lost to FSU, but held FSU to 82 yds total offense, but who’s counting? Did you notice those SEC teams are all in the East…..the weak section of the SEC according to you….meathead
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
3:56 pm
Is Wake the “4th worse” or “6th best”??? Just asking
4th worst which would make them the 9th best ACC team. Luckily for them they snagged a 1 point victory over Duke which propelled them into the top 9.
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
3:57 pm
the weak section of the SEC according to you….meathead
So you would argue that the SEC east was stronger then the SEC west?
Cdpridg
February 11th, 2012
4:05 pm
No one is argueing the strengths of east and west. I will say that the disparity is very little and within the SEC that can fluctuate in as little as one year. A good example of the strength and power of the conference.
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
4:13 pm
No one is argueing the strengths of east and west. I will say that the disparity is very little
The SEC West champion and the second best team in the SEC West played in the National Championship game. The best team in the SEC East lost by 16 points to the third best team in the West. You really consider that disparity to be little?
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
4:19 pm
cpridg…I will keep pouring you UGa fans the Richt Bobo Kool-aid Shooters all day.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
4:27 pm
SEC Rankings last year:
W…Bama
W…LSU
W…Arkansas
E…So Carolina
E…UGA
W…Auburn
E…Florida
W…Miss St
E…Vandy
E…Kentucky
E…Tennessee
W…Ole Miss
“No one is “argueing” the strengths of east and west. I will say that the disparity is very little” learn to spell first.
Man the East was every bit as strong as the WEST for sure. Hahahahahahha
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
4:30 pm
For one more note on the East vs West, the West went 12-6 against the East and the top 4 from the West went 11-1 against the East.
Terry
February 11th, 2012
4:43 pm
Still@theKool-aidBAR and GTBob argueing about the strength of the SEC, exactly why would ACC Fans worry about something that has nothing to do with their schools, dang how sad is that, that you have nothing better to talk about, than someone elses conference.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
4:52 pm
Terry………What does the AJC cover? In the last week alone I have seen more articles about the Bama and Vandy than I have seen about ANY ACC team other than TECH in 4 years. So, Yes we get SEC coverage and know about the teams because that is ALL the Liberal AJC covers. I have no problem chatting on other papers blogs about the ACC. hell i talk on the NoLa paper about the Saints v the Falcons.
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
5:01 pm
exactly why would ACC Fans worry about something that has nothing to do with their schools
Im not an ACC fan, im a GT fan.
Cdpridg
February 11th, 2012
5:18 pm
kool aid legend….how is life as a bug?
Cdpridg
February 11th, 2012
5:20 pm
Kool aid boy…the AJC covers what is relevant……take the hint pal…
Rusty
February 11th, 2012
5:22 pm
Boise State was not favored over UGA. Dummy.
Cdpridg
February 11th, 2012
5:30 pm
Gt bob…yes the disparity is little….06 UF #1..07 UGA #2…08 UF #example of how quickly things change in the nations best conference. Unlike your conf where FSU dominated for 15 yrs straight before they succumbed to the mediocrity of the conf which is the ACC
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
5:33 pm
Boise State was not favored over UGA. Dummy.
Can you provide any source that had UGA favored in that game?
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
5:37 pm
Life as a BUG? I wouldn’t know. I bet some bugs are happily feasting on Uga I – Uga VIII. I have no idea how life is for a bug.
GooberDawg
February 11th, 2012
5:37 pm
Whatever happened to Helen Hunt?
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
5:38 pm
Gt bob…yes the disparity is little
Ok, you keep telling yourself that. I guess you expect the SEC east to have a winning record over the SEC west next year?
GooberDawg
February 11th, 2012
5:41 pm
Helen Hunt had nice boobs. Not sure anymore…
Cdpridg
February 11th, 2012
5:46 pm
Sure you do kool-aid boy….that is why you are here….low to NO expectations for you sad, disgusting little people
Cdpridg
February 11th, 2012
5:48 pm
Bobbie…I dont expect…but I would not be surprised. Dont make assumptions Bob…you are outclassed here the same way your team is on the field every Nov
richmondDawg
February 11th, 2012
5:54 pm
Hey, Georgia has won 12 SEC titles, Bama 22, Tenn 13, and Auburn 11, not to mention the national titles, bowl wins, etc…Think that gives the four schools a LITTLE bit of clout with the SEC, especially when it concerns beloved rivalries that mean so much to the fans….We may hate each other on the field, but fans and alumni from ALL four schools need to be pulling together on this front…Don’t let Slive pull a fast one and ruin our traditions…
Cdpridg
February 11th, 2012
5:55 pm
Bob…allow me to explain in terms that a fella such as yourself MIGHT understand. The East has a better shot at a winning record over the West next year than your team has at getting lucky over the next 5 yrs and squeakin one out against the Dawgs. Let me know if you need it dumbed down for you any further.
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
5:57 pm
Think that gives the four schools a LITTLE bit of clout with the SEC
Bama has clout. Sorry, but the other three are afterthoughts at this point.
GTBob
February 11th, 2012
6:00 pm
Cdpridg, no really they don’t. I know you are a UGA homer with a clouded interpretation of reality, but the three best teams in the SEC West are far and away better then any teams in the SEC East. Even Auburn, who is terrible, still went 2-1 against the SEC East. It amazes me that there are UGA fans who think the SEC East is currently the class of the SEC.
richmondDawg
February 11th, 2012
6:06 pm
And Auburn-Florida already got screwed up the last time around, in 92, although I don’t think the Barners were complaining too much, with the run Florida went on..
Cdpridg
February 11th, 2012
6:11 pm
What is reality for you Bob….12-38??
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
6:22 pm
It looks like the Dawgs have a Heisman shot this year. 3/4’s MURRAY is the BEST QB in the SEC. Hahahhahaah. OK and and and well Murray will not be an Invitee to the New York Downtown Athletic Club.
Neutral
February 11th, 2012
6:31 pm
Hey Boob……you missed my point. If GT, WF, FSU and Clemson have a disastrous day against the SEC East……imagine the slaughter that would have taken place if they (according to you) played our varsity ie. The SEC West.
Really?
February 11th, 2012
6:38 pm
I am trying to post that still@the kool aid bar also posts under another name on the ajc that everyone would be familiar with but for some reason it won’t let me post.
Think of the mosr bitter hate filled poster that is a big ga text fan and who uses 4 numbers in his screen name and that is him
Really?
February 11th, 2012
6:39 pm
He also sells bird houses on tthe ajc under both names but he doesn’t like to follow thru after being paid. I wish that was a joke but it isn’t the guy is a deadbeat who tried to cheat me after I paid for a birdhouse for my nephew.
Really?
February 11th, 2012
6:40 pm
51
Really?
February 11th, 2012
6:41 pm
50 is also still @ the kool aid bar
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
6:42 pm
Really? You must be a freak’n Genius!
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
6:42 pm
That GED is really working for you isn’t it?
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
6:48 pm
Really? do you know who I am?
Neutral
February 11th, 2012
6:58 pm
We all know who you are…….I’ll tell everyone on my next post, but I need to go to dinner
Neutral
February 11th, 2012
6:59 pm
You are…..
Neutral
February 11th, 2012
7:00 pm
Too out of touch to be a GT grad…..and a……
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
7:01 pm
Neutered…… next I guess you will break the story that Grant is buried in Grants Tomb.
Neutral
February 11th, 2012
7:02 pm
Total MEATHEAD!!!!
Neutral
February 11th, 2012
7:04 pm
Yes, Grant is correct as is “meathead”. Wow, batting a thousand!!!
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
7:10 pm
so you are so so so smart do you know the 1 other name I use on the other blogs? I have 3 names I use on different blogs. If you are nice I think my DAWG buddy Dawg48 will give you clues or just tell you Sherlock.
kybodawg
February 11th, 2012
7:37 pm
it just wont be the same in november if we have to play ole miss and kentucky in stead of auburn. how many people will complain about our easy schedule if aurburn gets dumped for a game nobody wants to watch.
aw
February 11th, 2012
7:46 pm
How excited will UGA fans be to play for a National Championship? Ask Auburn, Alabama, LSU, UF, and Tennessee. Oh yeah UGA played and won it in 1980! Congrats! Also, Congrats to Ga Tech for winning it in 1990.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
7:48 pm
kybodawg…. don’t buy tickets or don’t go in the stadium for the game. Stay outside and just tailgate.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
9:13 pm
BILL KING what was the score of today’s game? We need an UPDATE on the Band Brawl. LOL
Dog in Nam
February 11th, 2012
10:19 pm
I respect history far more than most probably do. That is why it saddens me to support giving up Georgia v Auburn. It has been a nice run but, like Alabama v Tennessee, it is totally irrelevant to having a decent schedule in the new SEC. We should also drop Ga. Tech; and, Clemson and FSU should come off of SC and UF’s schedule. Then maybe 9 SEC games would make sense. It is the only fair thing to do.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 11th, 2012
10:29 pm
Dog in Nam……you ran your mouth the other night about how you don’t care about TRADITION. You are not a COLLEGE FOOTBALL fan if these game don’t matter. Take your b.u.t.t back to the bush and watch monkeys screw a coconut. You are just a scared defeatists and don’t want to FIGHT a good fight. NAM took it out of you and you just need to chase the Dragon and pop lil Asian boys.
UGADawg83
February 11th, 2012
11:56 pm
An observation about Bobo. Bobo is the cook but he didn’t write the recipe. Bobo as offensive play caller is basically calling Richt’s offense. Bobo only calls the plays Richt wrote the recipe. This makes Bobo a little different from some of the other offensive coordinators at other schools.
RED DOG 77
February 12th, 2012
1:46 am
@ Joey, and Still@theKool-aidBar…………..Sounds to me like somebody needs a hug……….bless your little hearts………….RED
UGA-owns-this-state=47th-in-education
February 12th, 2012
9:16 am
RedandBLackDAWG. What is a “sports sight”?
hmmm.....
February 12th, 2012
11:09 am
Why exactly do you fail to mention that Tech is also located in the “47th-in-education” state?
@aw
February 12th, 2012
11:13 am
Actually Colorado won it in 1990. Georgia Tech is namely the most despised program in college football because they shamelessly latch themselves onto other teams championships that were clearly the real champion.
1928 – Actual champ was USC
1952 – Actual champ was Michigan St.
1990 – Actual champ was obviously Colorado
Jacket99
February 12th, 2012
11:44 am
hmmm…..
February 12th, 2012
11:09 am
Why exactly do you fail to mention that Tech is also located in the “47th-in-education” state?
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May explain why there are so many out-of-state students at Tech. Tech is a heck of a bargain for in-state students who can get in, with no tuition and lottery scholarships. In all fairness, though, UGA is a heck of a bargain, too, and was recently ranked as such. Much needs to be done about public education in the state of Georgia, but where to start?
Jacket99
February 12th, 2012
11:51 am
@aw
February 12th, 2012
11:13 am
Actually Colorado won it in 1990. Georgia Tech is namely the most despised program in college football because they shamelessly latch themselves onto other teams championships that were clearly the real champion.
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Maybe despised in the state of Georgia, but not nationally. Both Georgia and Georgia Tech are largely irrelevant in football nationally. I hope that can change. There is no reason in a football rich state like Georgia that Clean, Old Fashioned Hate should not be more relevant nationally than the Iron Bowl.
Here are the most despised programs in college football:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/743075-college-football-2011-the-25-most-hated-programs#/articles/743075-college-football-2011-the-25-most-hated-programs/page/26
Band parent
February 12th, 2012
11:51 am
@kool-aid The score was 21 – 6 Redcoats over the “white” team. It was on Fox5 sports, not that you really care.
Jacket99
February 12th, 2012
11:58 am
Funny. Fire Coach Lanier. lol.
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/sports/uga/georgia-vs-georgia-tech-sort-of-20120211-tm
7576DAWG
February 12th, 2012
1:00 pm
Murray has the potential to really be a great Quarterback before he leaves if he would just protect the ball better. Don’t throw into traffic and slide before being hit when he run’s the ball. My problem is he doesn’t learn from his mistakes, he just repeat’s the same mistakes.
Murray is the only player that doesn’t have to pay for any bad decision’s. When a running back turn’s the ball over Richt and Bobo make’s them sit out the next series but not Murray. The reason he makes the same mistake’s over and over is because their are no consequent’s for poor play.
Screen passes will never work with Murray because he is just too short. 90% of all screen passes get knock down by a lineman or the ball is over thrown because Murray can’t be accurate because the angle or arch of the pass is nearly straight up.
7576DAWG
February 12th, 2012
1:15 pm
Not playing backup Quarterback’s is the biggest failure for Bobo and Richt. When it is obvious that Georgia is going to win a game LeMay and Mason should play the rest of the game. Giving Murray more reps. Will not help him be a better Quarterback. Murray play’s great most of the time but when he make’s mistakes it is usually the same mistakes and more playing time won’t help that any. It is mental and if there are no consequent’s for poor play, he will never learn , DON’T DO THAT.
When Murray finally leaves and Georgia get’s another Quarterback he will have a learning curve he will have to play through because he will be making a lot of mistakes but when that excuse is given my question is WHO WAS IT THAT MADE THE DECISION NOT TO GET ANOTHER QUARTERBACK READY TO PLAY? Why wasn’t Mason or LeMay game ready?
Pago Pago Dawg
February 12th, 2012
1:26 pm
Forget everything else, can we JUST win a bowl game some year!
Spike 80DF
February 12th, 2012
1:47 pm
another coaching mistake is that we NEVER let the backup QB run the full offense when we’re winning big. we bring in the backup to hand it off between the tackles and i’m surprised guys don’t get hurt since everyone in the stadium knows it’s coming. grantham is the best coach on our staff (CMR included) so let’s not criticize him, how about we look at our terrible special teams play and predictable play calling…..
that school from Athens
February 12th, 2012
1:49 pm
may get stung.
Adawgfan
February 12th, 2012
7:03 pm
late in the Forth quater in the bowl game, the clock is running, Georgia runs the three times, loses yardage and PUNTS, NO pass, NO sweep,NO trickeration, NO nothing, only needed a first down to keep the ball and the clock. Now who do you point the finger at??? The O.C. Mike Bobo
Columbus Dawg
February 13th, 2012
6:50 am
When will we see some reports on how Coach T’s workouts are going, we want to know it if Crowell pukes!
Whiskey Breath
February 13th, 2012
9:07 am
Listen Dogs, over 5 years you have blamed every assistant coach that has worked for CMR.
At what time do you blame their boss? So they suck but he is ok huh? I don’t know what power
CMR has over you dogs, but I sure wish I had it. You dogs can’t be that dumb. Bobo is just the latest whippin boy, but what else is new? You mutts will go after my boy Will Friend. When you do, ask yourself is CMR anyway responsible? Can you imagine CMR working for Nick Saban? Saban would rip off that zipper cut off his head the first time he saw him goofing off.
schmeckdawg
February 13th, 2012
10:27 am
Band parent
February 12th, 2012
11:51 am
@kool-aid The score was 21 – 6 Redcoats over the “white” team. It was on Fox5 sports, not that you really care.
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Anytime that we beat any team from The Joke By Coke I care!!!!!!!!!!
Go you Hairy BandDAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Columbus Dawg
February 13th, 2012
10:44 am
Whiskey breath first off you are a blithering idiot, second that little sawed off pos Saban with the little man syndrome can not even rip open his own zipper for all of you who worship at his crotch. Mark Richt would beat Saban’s little ass. Moron.
Jborodawg
February 13th, 2012
11:49 am
The bands playing each other in football; I think it’s cool and would love to be in Athens to watch it.
But, can’t make it this time.
Dropping the annual Awbun game would be disgusting, disheartening, and dastardly. Bringing in
Mizzou and TA&M was a big mistake. We’ll pretty much have to fly to those games (and you thought Little Rock was a bee-aach to get to).
I’m not sure CTG doesn’t substitute. That statement that he doesn’t wasn’t from him; I think was one of the AJC writers. Bill? One poster mentions that the D seems worn out in the 4th quarter. That does seem true.
Yep, Murray needs to improve. Does he concentrate on the primary receiver and miss other open
receivers? I guess a case could be made for that. Hopefully he already knows that; and I think he does, being the “student of the game” that he is. And, he and CMR should definitely work on getting the backup QB in the game more. Change of pace AND gets em ‘meaningful’ experience. EG, Mason could come in and run several designed, no-huddle plays that would hopefully throw the opposing
D off guard…and pick up yards/first downs.
I for one think Bobo is a pretty good OC. We’ll see if there’s improved play-calling this year.
dawgfan
February 13th, 2012
12:16 pm
If Bobo is such a great recruiter why are we always so thin on the O-line? Why do we not have the personnel to run the type of smash mouth offense that is required to win in the SEC? Bobo puts it all on the quarterback. This is not a quarterback league. Look who the best teams in the SEC were last year. Did LSU and Bama have great QB play? Hell no. Did they destroy everything in their paths and make the other team like it? Hell yes. You don’t win in the SEC by outwitting everyone and being cute. You don’t win in the SEC with flashy quaterback stats and big passing plays. You win by kicking the guy’s azz that’s lined up in front of you. Bobo doesn’t get it and probably never will at this point. I’m afraid that we will never win the SEC with Bobo as OC.
I hope I’m wrong.
sldkfjslk
February 13th, 2012
1:25 pm
Re: Shockley and Ozzfest. Shockley did get the chance to play in 2002 and 2003. But both seasons were derailed by injury. He broke his foot in the second game of 2002 and came back against Florida to throw a pick six. He played in the Sugar Bowl and fumbled then Richt brought him right back to throw a long touchdown to T. Edwards on the very next drive. In 2003 he hurt his knee early on and missed the rest of the season. By 2004 Greene was the established starter. That was the only time we’ve had quarterbacks of comparable ability. Tereshinski and Cox were inferior to the starters at the time. Mason may be good but he is inferior to Murray who will break records at UGA. I have criticisms of Richt too. He needs a real OC and he needs to actually have 85 scholarships. It is foolish to compete with the best schools in the country while essentially putting yourself on probation but I have no problems with the choice of quarterbacks. Oh yeah, and we can keep signing all the best running backs in the country but they will continue to disappoint unless we have some good run blocking.
BDawg
February 13th, 2012
3:35 pm
Thanks for the mention of the Band Bowl, Bill! I played in it in 05, 06, and 08 and it was always a wonderful, bloody event. Got a mention on ESPN’s Page 2 also. Good to see something about the fun side of college athletics rather than the constant negativity.
51Y0 TOAD
February 13th, 2012
3:47 pm
Now this is what I know most about. The bands. I have tooted a many a horn and played a many a flute.
Old Dawg
February 13th, 2012
9:59 pm
I’d rather give up playing Tech than losing the Auburn game. It’s a conference rivalry and it’s always competitive. UGA has won so many times over the past 40 years it doesn’t seem like much of a rivalry.
I know most folks won’t agree with me, but that’s my thought on the subject.
Dumauree Marr
February 14th, 2012
8:01 am
There’s a reason why UGA is known far and wide as the Cesspool of the South.
dawgfan
February 14th, 2012
12:40 pm
I agree with you Old Dawg. The UGA-Tech “rivalry” is dead. I really believe Tech has just given up. Their own coach tries to downplay the importance of the game. What a bunch of losers. Its just nothing but a littany of excuses and rationalizations out of North Avenue year after year after year. We have nothing to gain from this game anymore. Hell, we beat them last year and FELL in the polls. The Techies are so pathetic that they would probably get excited if we got knocked out of the BCS title game because we fell in the polls after beating them. That would be the highlight of their entire season.
The Auburn game means a lot more to Georgia fans. We could still work Tech in the schedule when space is available. It doesn’t always have to be the last game of the season. I still think the hate would be there. If anything, maybe going a couple of years without playing each other might inject a little life into the rivalry. It might be just what the doctor ordered.
Thanks.
Jacket99
February 14th, 2012
1:25 pm
The Auburn game means a lot more to Georgia fans. We could still work Tech in the schedule when space is available. It doesn’t always have to be the last game of the season. I still think the hate would be there. If anything, maybe going a couple of years without playing each other might inject a little life into the rivalry. It might be just what the doctor ordered.
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That’s a thought. Not sure I understand the logic, though. You would rather give up a game you usually win for a game you lose half the time? Okay. If I was a Dawg fan I would be angry if either Auburn or Tech was dropped from the schedule and Coastal Carolina and Idaho State stayed on the schedule. Talk about getting ripped off. I’m still mad that Tech doesn’t play Auburn every year but Western Carolina and MTSU are on the schedule. Playing lower division cupcakes really is a disservice to the fans.
UGA Redcoat
February 15th, 2012
9:31 am
21-6! 21-6! 21-6! And the “white team” from North Avenue couldn’t even complete a pass. Our RB/QB did better than that. Big s/o to the lineman on the UGA Redcoat Team. #beastmode