More for fans to like at G-Day than just glorious spring weather
G-Day left no doubt Hutson Mason will play if anything happens to Aaron Murray. (Johnny Crawford / AJC)
Fan expectations were low for Saturday’s G-Day game in Athens, what with some key spring story lines short-circuited by injuries to freshman tailback Keith Marshall and prospective two-way player Malcolm Mitchell. But in the end, as one of my brothers noted, it was the most enjoyable spring game we’ve seen in recent years thanks to some unexpected scoring by both the offenses and defenses.
The first half was typical for these intrasquad outings, as the Red team with the first-team offense went against the Black team with the first-team defense, resulting in a pretty even match that saw the Reds lead 10-3 at halftime.
However, with the coaches mixing it up more in the second half, the benches emptying and several players showing up on both teams, it got a lot more interesting than your typical G-Day, resulting in only a missed 2-point play preserving the Reds’ 32-31 win with less than a minute left on the clock.
I think probably the highlight of the game for me was Black team QB Christian LeMay hitting redshirt freshman tight end Jay Rome, who made a leaping, twisting catch and then a nice run for a 66-yard score with 59 seconds left. With Artie Lynch also having made a couple of nice catches for the Reds, it’s looking like the tight end position might be a team strength again this coming season.
There were other memorable plays, including a defensive score that came thanks to the officials being a bit more lax in blowing whistle-sacks on the quarterbacks than in some past G-Day games. So when linebacker Reuben Faloughi hit Black team QB Parker Welch, knocking the ball out, the refs didn’t blow the play dead and defensive lineman Ricky Lowe grabbed the ball in midair and rambled 62 yards for a touchdown.
But aside from the entertainment value of such moments — and just the sheer pleasure of watching any sort of UGA football Between the Hedges on a beautiful spring day — the main reason most of us were there was to get some sense of what sort of team the Bulldogs will field in 2012. And from that perspective, we walked away with a few tentative conclusions.
For one, LeMay continues to progress nicely into the prospective backup QB this year, what with plans for No. 2 signal caller Hutson Mason to take a redshirt year unless needed. Right on his first play, LeMay made a really nice fake before hitting Rantavious Wooten on a 27-yard pass. But LeMay, who’s only played two intrasquad games of football in the past two years, wasn’t as consistent as Aaron Murray or Mason, even though he had the day’s best numbers, with 7 of 10 passes completed for a touchdown and an interception. Going up against one of the best defenses in the country and spending much more time in the game than we’d been led to expect, Murray was a workmanlike 7 of 17 for 112 yards and a touchdown. Mason, who wound up playing for both teams, was a combined 9 of 12 for 133 yards and definitely provided the spark that got the Black offense back in the game.
We left Sanford Stadium certain of one thing: If anything happens to Murray, that redshirt will be quickly torn off Mason.
As for the running game, things were stacked heavily in favor of the Reds initially, with starter Ken Malcome and Isaiah Crowell alternating with about even results, the edge going to Malcome for a couple of tough, tackle-breaking scoring runs. Meanwhile, the Black team’s backfield was populated from deep in the depth chart, with mighty mite Brandon Harton and Kyle Karempelis carrying the ball with little success behind a struggling second-team offensive line. (That, ironically, led to the Black quarterbacks instead using their tailbacks as receivers on quick screen passes — which is how small but speedy tailbacks should be used, instead of trying in vain to run them up the middle. Harton ended up with six catches for 52 yards. Mike Bobo, please take note!).
Eventually, though, fullback-tailback Richard Samuel, who had been listed as doubtful because of a concussion earlier in the week, switched from the Reds to the Blacks (and to a No. 19 jersey instead of his usual 22) to inject some life into the Black running game, showing both power and speed on the outside. He finished with 43 yards and a touchdown on eight runs.
On defense, it was a bit of a surprise that Ramik Wilson’s name was called out so frequently by stadium announcer by Brook Whitmire. Wilson had quite a day, leading the Reds with seven tackles (two for loss) and an interception that he returned 19 yards. Alec Ogletree also had a nice interception and 28-yard return on a sailing pass lofted by wide receiver Michael Bennett, but you expect that of him. Chase Vasser had a good day for the Blacks, making five tackles and deflecting a pass. Big John Jenkins batted down another pass for the Blacks.
At wide receiver, redshirt-freshman speedster Justin Scott-Wesley showed indications he’ll be a factor this fall, leading the Red team with three catches for 46 yards. Tavarres King caught a couple, including a 33-yard touchdown pass from Murray. And the Black team’s Michael Erdman made a really nice snag on a long gainer from Mason.
And for those who enjoy big hits, Sanders Commings unleashed one when he caught Marlon Brown not looking, decking the senior receiver to the crowd’s obvious delight.
All in all, a lovely day to be in Athens, as local radio legend H. Randolph Holder used to say.
OTHER G-DAY NOTES
The 2012 spirit shirt was unveiled Saturday. (University of Georgia)
Among the “millionaires club” of Dawgs alums hanging out on the sideline were A.J. Green and Matt Stafford. … The lettermen’s flag football game before the regular spring game was fun, as usual, with the spirited participants including Garrison Hearst (who’s developed into quite the receiver), Tyson Browning (still making great moves), Joey Hester (who made some impressive throws), Andre “Pulpwood” Smith, Amp Arnold, Michael Cooper, Kentrell Curry (whose name sideline “announcer” Bobby Poss never could master) and Fred Munzenmaier. Just for the record, the Reds won that game as well, 28-12. … The official UGA 2012 spirit T-shirt, as chosen by the student body, was unveiled. This year’s design, by fan Christopher Sweat of Patterson, features distressed “Sick ‘Em” lettering over a print of Uga’s eyes. It’s available at the UGA Bookstore or through Georgiadogs.com.
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DIT
April 16th, 2012
12:06 pm
This season will reason on Murray’s decision making and the stregth & conditioning. I’m one that has expected more out of Murray up to this point. However, MOST QB’s do their maturing between their Sophmore & Junior years. We will see if Murray matures. The Mizzou game will give us our answer I believe.
To my fellow Dawg people. One thing we all must get through our heads and that is Murray is our starting QB unless injured. You can support him or continue dogging him.
If he steps up against Mizzou, SC, UF & Auburn then he should have tons of confidence going into the SEC CG(He’ll need it). If he does not mature the SEC CG will be out of reach half way through the season.
Should be an interesting year! Go Dawgs!
Ranky
April 16th, 2012
12:19 pm
My friends agree Aaron Murray has a problem called narcissistic personality disorder, he fits all the symptoms, people with NPD like Murray, end up pursuing individual goals over team goals. Murray is much more focused on trying to set records at QB.
Team Achievements:
Murray is 2-10 against ranked teams, 0-2 against South Carolina, 1-1 against Florida, 0-2 in Bowl games and 0-1 in Championship games.
Individual Achievements:
Lots of td’s and yards, @70% compiled against teams with losing records.
dawgfan
April 16th, 2012
1:15 pm
Please for the love of all things holy shut the crap up about Aaron Murray. We ran for 79 yards on 57 carries in the spring game. Did you hear what I just said people? 7
dawgfan
April 16th, 2012
1:17 pm
Please for the love of all things holy shut the crap up about Aaron Murray. We ran for 79 yards on 57 carries in the spring game. Did you hear what I just said people?!?!?!?!?!? 79 YARDS ON 57 CARRIES!!! Whatever problems you have with Aaron Murray they pale in comparison to our complete and utter lack of any type of running game whatsoever. I don’t give a two cent flying crap who our QB is next year. Unless we can run the ball better it will not make a bit of damn difference.
You people are completely out in left field. Get a clue.
Thanks.
Ranky
April 16th, 2012
1:23 pm
Murray’s audibles to the run didn’t work, good point.
Ranky
April 16th, 2012
1:51 pm
Had Murray hit on a few long passes, Grantham would have been forced to stop putting 8 or 9 in the box to stop the run.
But in spite of that, Malcome had 2 td’s and got 5 yards a carry, Samuel got 6 yards a carry, Crowell got 4 yards a carry.
That was without Marshall or Gurley.
Lemay also ran well, 4 carries for 20 yards.
DawginLex
April 16th, 2012
1:55 pm
Ranky,
After Lemay’s interception was returned to the 11 yard line, explain how Mr All World Hutson Mason could not generate any offense at all?
Yet Murray had the most impressive drive of the day against the 1st team defense for a TD and also had no turnovers.
But don’t let facts get in the way of your nonsense you spew every day under multiple blog handles
Ranky
April 16th, 2012
2:18 pm
Mason had the best day against the No. 1 defense, went 5 for 8, no sacks, no int’s.
Murray had problems scoring in the 2nd half against the No. 2 defense.
Ranky
April 16th, 2012
2:20 pm
Mason went 4 for 4 in the second half against the No. 2 defense. Not sure he could have done much better.
Ranky
April 16th, 2012
2:26 pm
Murray completed 41%, Mason 75%, Mason took apart whatever defense tried to stop in, Murray couldn’t succeed with any defense. Surely you’re not saying Murray’s 41%, was better than Mason’s 75%?
Dogs Beat USC!
April 16th, 2012
2:27 pm
Take this to the bank–the dogs will upset sc in columbia, blow out florida and UT and win the SEC east again!! This time, the dogs will beat lsu for the sec title!
harold
April 16th, 2012
2:39 pm
UGA HAS 44,000 FANS AND ALABAMA AND NICK SABAN HAVE OVER 75,000 FANS.
GUESS UGA LIKES SECOND FIDDLE IN RECRUITING—–AND THE POLLS—AND EVEN THE SPRING GAME. UGA JUST WANTS TO COMPETE. ALABAMA—LSU—FLORIDA WANT AND HAVE TO WIN!
DawginLex
April 16th, 2012
3:13 pm
HAROLD
MOVE TO ALABAMA!!
I WILL HELP YOU PACK AND LOAD YOUR TRUCK!!!!!!!!!!
DawginLex
April 16th, 2012
3:14 pm
HAROLD
FIND SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO SAY!!!
YOU SAY THE SAME THING EVERY DAY!!!
SHUTUP OR FIND SOME NEW MATERIAL!!!
ALSO GETS YOUR MEDS RE-FILLED!!
http://WWW.ORDERPROZACONLINE.COM
intheknow
April 16th, 2012
3:46 pm
kool aid boy and Harold are nothing more than a couple of inmature kids that have high opinions of themselves…You can tell that they don’t have many friends….hell who would want to hang around someone that is always running his mouth and spewing BS on something they know nothing about.We laugh in our office at how stupid their posts are…like they know everything about every team in the SEC. I watched a couple of quarters of the Bama game on TV….believe me from what I saw they got a long way to go before they win the West….But you know those Bama fans …..the reason so many showed up for thier Spring game is they’ll do anything to get out of thier trailers on the weekend!
Heather
April 16th, 2012
4:07 pm
I love the new spirit shirt!!!! Looks awesome!
AltamahaDawg
April 16th, 2012
4:16 pm
Is your starting qb throwing 3 ints, in front of 75k at the spring game a new record too?
Nice run defense, btw.
Neutral
April 16th, 2012
4:40 pm
@Ranky @12:19 today
You are a fricken idiot and not a Dawg fan. P.S. True, Murray has all the records you mentioned at 12:19, but do not forget….the water boys, trainers, OL, DL, punters, etc., etc., etc., have those exact same records. Quit picking on one person and remember that we are a TEAM…..not a MURRAY!!!!
Neutral
April 16th, 2012
4:46 pm
Oh yea Ranky and your friends are idiots too!!!!. You guys are the ones with NPD and as Dawg Fan said…..”you don’t have a clue”. Thank goodness you are not a coach!!!
Thordawg
April 16th, 2012
6:33 pm
Ranky,
Great stuff. I like the way you back up your opinion with facts. There’s really no way to dispute what you’re saying, and I am now a believer too that A Murray is not the answer. The truth is uncomfortable, but regardless, needs to come out, beats living in fantasy island. After 2 years, watching the kid go 2 & 9 vs ranked teams, enough is enough. And he just got flat out pummeled by Hutson Mason this Spring, Richt would completely lose the lockerroom if he gave the starting job to Murray after that kind of Spring. 2 td’s, 1 interception for touchdown, 50% completions, that’s not good enough for dawg fans.
GATA
April 16th, 2012
6:36 pm
I was at the game and was wondering if Bobo was calling plays. That question was answered after I saw Harton run up the middle into the teeth of the D-line. That play should be torn out of the playbook, burned, and forgotten forever.
GATA
April 16th, 2012
6:45 pm
BILL – what is your take on punters & kickers this year?
Neutral
April 16th, 2012
9:42 pm
Thordawg,
So you are one of Ranky’s stupid friends. Like I said, the entire team gets credit for the wins and losses…..quit blaming Murray for the team’s failures. If you do that then you have to give him 100% credit for the 10 straight wins. You can’t have it both ways. P.S. I think you and Ranky are one and the same because there can’t be 2 knuckleheads like you on one blog!!!
CrayonTan
April 16th, 2012
10:56 pm
ESPN says the criticism of Aaron Murray not winning games against ranked teams, and turning the ball over a lot in big games, is JUSTIFIABLE. I don’t think they’re anti-UGA to say that, just saying what every good Dawg fan knows.
http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/40580/murray-ready-for-bigger-and-better-in-2012
CrayonTan
April 16th, 2012
10:56 pm
ESPN says the criticism of Aaron Murray not winning games against ranked teams, and turning the ball over a lot in big games, is JUSTIFIABLE. I don’t think they’re anti-UGA to say that, just saying what every good Dawg fan knows.
http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/40580/murray-ready-for-bigger-and-better-in-2012
CrayonTan
April 16th, 2012
11:04 pm
Th Red and Black must be in on the “conspiracy” too, they weren’t thrilled about Murray’s turnovers in big games last season.
http://redandblack.com/2012/01/02/bulldogs-see-best-and-worst-of-murray-in-outback-bowl-defeat/
CrayonTan
April 16th, 2012
11:21 pm
Good interview with Bobo, where BulldawgIllustrated, expressed concerns about Murray’s ball protection:
http://www.bulldawgillustrated.com/podcast/352/Coach-Bobo-knows-the-importance-of-Aaron-Murray-improving-his-ball-security-in-2012
These guys are big Georgia fans.
Aaron Murray
April 17th, 2012
12:28 am
Guys I usually don’t read into much of what you all like to say about myself and my team. But come on, my experience and proven ability to throw the football has to mean something to true fans
If I wasn’t the man for the job, Coach Bobo wouldn’t have me starting at the position. Go Dawgs.
Just go already
April 17th, 2012
6:09 am
Just go already
I believe in Freedom of Speech. You either do, or you want to have only your opinion heard. Our football program hasn’t beat a team who made the top 25 in 2 consecutive seasons now. I look forward to us actually doing that, oh say 1 out of 10 consecutive games – you know beating a team who makes some top 25 poll, which we haven’t done in years now.
Pretty hard to separate that from loving Richt as the leader of this program, and saying all kinds of positive statements about Richt when he can’t beat the top teams and stands over his 11 years at 3-13 vs teams who made top 10. Since it is hard to separate, should we ignore the facts that we’ve not beat the top teams – as you do in personal attacks on other posters, who dare to suggest we ain’t that great ? Why is it you say nothing about it, either way – just personal attack that only your opinion be heard under the guise of Freedom of Speech. That’s not Freedom of Speech – it’s complete lack of Freedom of Speech other than you should be allowed to continue your own personal harangue for Personal Attacks on other Posters whom you obviously have no come-back to on the facts of said Poster’s point.
We either want to fix this, or we are satisfied ignoring the fact that we can’t beat top teams.
I do so apologize that it upsets your delicate feelings and your supreme knowledge of football that someone might actually own up to the fact that we cannot and have not beat the top teams. I see very plainly that you cannot even bring yourself to discuss the point, only some façade pretense of Freedom of Speech to Disallow that which you wish could be hidden : We don’t beat the top teams.
These are well-known facts. Removing my voice, does nothing to these facts, and once again, leaves only that your Belief in Freedom of Speech extends only so far as to Squelch the Known Fact, while we continue on a very poor showing of 24 Attrition for all kinds of off-field issues you also completely fail to address.
Not only is it completely known that Mark Richt has failed to beat the top teams, but recently in addition, Mark Richt has failed to beat even one team in The SEC starting with Kentucky game in 2007 who made it to a winning SEC record.
Maybe there is some better way to view all this ? No. The better way to view it, is that in your weak mind argument, just remove a poster who says it. Excuse me, there are 150 posters saying this here. And, as for Aaron Murray, please – are you really so in-bed with Aaron Murray as your only QB to see any action when our own players say others must be given a chance too, that you fail to even notice, absent my posts on the topic that there remain 150 others saying exactly the same ? You think they are all me too ? All 150 of them ? Just go already, allow only your opinion to be heard. And, what is that opinion ? That wanting to see our program actually win 1 of the current 10 games against teams who make any top 25 poll, should be suppressed silenced stifled so that all that remains is your own Flame Personal Attack on 1 of 150 who all say excuse me, can we just beat a team who makes a top 25 to be 1 and 10 at such please ?
I don’t think that policy is even correct that by ignoring that we have not beat any team in The SEC who has made a winning SEC record starting with Kentucky in 2007, that therefore only you should be heard on this topic when all you ever say is a Personal Attack on the Poster who dared to mention that he would like to see us beat one for a change. You know ? Be 1-10 at it.
Neutral
April 17th, 2012
7:14 am
Thanks Aaron for winning those last 10 games of the season by yourself. Sounds like the “experts” on this blog want to give you full credit for losses and no credit for 10 straight wins….so I for one would like to recognize the positives. Bummer that none of the other players contributed to those wins (or losses). P.S. I remember 1 play in a loss where you had released a perfect pass and the receiver turned the wrong way resulting in an interception. Sounds like it was all your fault….NOT!!!!
Just go already
April 17th, 2012
7:26 am
Full Credit for 16 wins and 11 losses, just like David Greene go Full Credit for winning at the time the most wins by a starting QB in NCAA history. Also full credit for 11 of the 27 games he started, the other QB on the other teams, were Better than He head-to-head that day. And, of course, the real point, Full Credit for 16 wins, not 1 of which made it to any top 25 poll. And, likewise on the same point, 11 losses 9 of which did make a top 25 poll. Nice job Aaron Murray, measured the same as David Greene – or, do we need a different set of rules for how we measure Aaron Murray than how we measure David Greene ?
RTR14
April 17th, 2012
8:23 am
14 titles—Nick’s loaded the roster again for a run at #15 in 2012. Alabama will blow out Ga or SC in the SEC title game—another SEC title in the trophy case.
Just go already
April 17th, 2012
8:35 am
There is no one in here concerned about how we measure up to Alabama and Nick Saban – all we are discussing is whether :
1 – # 8 all-time in Fulmer Cup for Mark Richt
2 – having not beat any SEC team who made a winning SEC record starting with Kentucky in 2007
3- having not beat any team any conference after Auburn in 2006 who made any top 10
4 – having not beat any team any conference after Georgia tek in 2009 who made any top 25
5 – having 24 scholarships signed by Mark Richt all 24 of whom are now attrition for the Mizzou game 2012
are, or are not items which anyone of them can actually step-up and state is in fact something POSITIVE they can talk about.
Indeed, whether it is even just going to be yet again, a personal attack – rather than admitting they have no come-back on any point.
Neutral
April 17th, 2012
10:52 am
Just go already = Mr Negativity = loser = Techie
Always negative and never anything positive. Please take your meds!!!
Just go already
April 17th, 2012
11:17 am
See ?
Not addressing any point, ever – not from Mr. Neutral Homer
Just personal attack.
Jonk the dawg
April 17th, 2012
11:41 am
Don’t you think it would be good idea to play Arron and Mason 1-2 punt QB’s …come on now, put mason in there to fill in…Arron Murray is not always perfect you know?
JoshuaDog
April 17th, 2012
1:15 pm
Right now, UGA just wanderin in da wilderness like when Isreel with Moses. But hey Dogs, Joshua is comin’. Murray like Moses, but who follows him will bring us into the PromiseLand. Mason? Lemay? Ramsey?
We goin to get dere, but Murray ain’t Joshua. Be patient.
Joshua is comin’.
Neutral
April 17th, 2012
1:27 pm
Thanks Joshua…..you are so correct.
No Bozos
April 17th, 2012
2:20 pm
Nick Marshall WAS our best QB.
Chris Mike
April 17th, 2012
2:35 pm
If Murray don’t make the crtical mistake in each big game, we will win the east easily. We got two to three bumps on our schedule, FL as usual, SC because he simply know how to beat rict, Miss just because we don’t know them. GA has plenty of talent and for those who compare our players to bama, just look when they get to the pros. Our third and fourth round picks play like LSU and Bama first round. LOOK Glen Dorsey next Warren sapp? or Geno Atkins pro bowler! I willing to bet right now that B Boykin will contribute to a team better than Dre Kirpatrick in next few years. Go Dawgs!
UGA Alum
April 17th, 2012
3:49 pm
How many times did the offense go one way and Lemay go the other and then realize he went the wrong way? Lemay has been at UGA how long and still does not know the offensive plays? Bobo will be very limited with what they can run on offensive if he every takes over which I do not think we will every see the day Lemay takes over as the #1 QB at UGA.
You're paying Mark Wretched how much a year???
April 17th, 2012
5:20 pm
The athletic history of UGA is full of so many sordid, sleazy incidents – dating back to Vince Dooley and continuing through Mark Richt – that it’s impossible to overlook. The school has come to stand for drunkenness and lawlessness, coddling of illiterate low-class athletes who should never have been admitted to college, and rampant cheating by coaches.
UGA and Mark Richt are an affront and an embarrassment to all decent people in this state.
legendofthegame
April 17th, 2012
6:33 pm
Lemay looked the best on G-Day, in total command, just like last year, so cool, so poised, 7 for 10, 154 yards, game winning drive at the end, great scrambles, good mobility, nice pocket sliding, such a sharp contrast to panic attack Murray.
legendofthegame
April 17th, 2012
6:37 pm
not buying the “murray will get better this year” promise.
last year, murray got worse in accuracy, int’s, passing effic, and so on.
experience, for some, is not a good teacher.
I am afraid 2012 will be much worse than he was in 2011.
Old Dawg
April 17th, 2012
7:30 pm
” Aaron Murray -If I wasn’t the man for the job, Coach Bobo wouldn’t have me starting at the position”
RIIIIGHT! Richt (not Bobo) would have you playing if you threw 10 pick-sixes in a row. He has a fatal case of blind loyalty.
Neutral
April 17th, 2012
7:46 pm
You “Murray” bashers are insane. Please tell me you really aren’t as blind as you sound!!! If the season started tomorrow the last thing I would want to see would be one of our backup QBs starting. If that happened you would have another lame brain explanation for UGa going 6-6 or worse. You would say the new QBs were inexperienced…….duh!!!
Murray Rules
April 17th, 2012
9:34 pm
Murray—all SEC in 2012—mark it down! Dogs win the east easily and upset lsu for the title!!!
CrayonTan
April 17th, 2012
9:40 pm
Not sure I’d call ESPN, redandblack, and BulldawgIllustrated “Murray Bashers” for all agreeing that Aaron Murray struggles in big games, and turns the ball over a lot.
Murray has played 10 ranked teams and lost to 8, Murray’s not a big game QB, and had 20 turnovers in 2011.
It is what it is.
Neutral
April 18th, 2012
7:17 am
If Murray gets all the credit for losses……..then logic says he should get ALL the credit for the 10 wins. I love my Dawgs and believe in them to win as a TEAM. Quit picking on Murray…..this is a team effort and everyone gets credit for wins and losses. Go Dawgs, go Murray and go TEAM!!!
Thomas Brown
April 18th, 2012
7:24 am
“You don’t get a job unless there had been some issues,” Mark Richt said. Excuse me, what does he call being in 8th place all-time in Fulmer Cup Points for just those recruits of his alone during just the Summer Months ? He has 5 who failed a drug test, it was announced. Of those, the Athletic Department and The University of Georgia are specifically not addressing those suspensions at all; although it is known that 2 of the 5 will be facing multiple games’ suspensions from it at least. Another 2 facing legal charges, one of whom has plead Guilty to hitting a girl. Since he is the only 1 addressed by UGA and its poor Athletic Department, only his 4 points for hitting a girl are counted so far in the Fulmer Cup Standings. Once the 5 names are known for failed drug test administered by the NCAA drug testing facilities, there will be more suspensions – a lot more suspensions.
In addition to all this Mark Richt is having to address :
Kolton Houston is not certain to be able to play this year after sitting out last year due to an unspecified NCAA issue. Should he or any of the other 7 players facing suspensions become attrition, the 24 number of scholarships signed by Mark Richt to play vs Mizzou, will go up.
So, the question I have is, if Mark Richt is bragging that the previous regime, with 19 losses his 5 years compared to Mark Richt’s 21 losses his current 5-year period, had issues that led to him getting this job, what does he call all this 2012 ?
With 24 already attrition of the 109 Scholarships signed by Mark Richt for the Mizzou game 2012 already announced as not playing in that game, and in fact removed from the team 1 way or the other, how many more players of his 109 scholarships he signed for 2012 will also become attrition for 2012 ?
This in addition to the 21 losses the current 5-year period for Mark Richt # 20 in the nation in won/lost record this current 5-year period when our football program is not # 20 in won/lost record all-time, but # 11.
I applaud the fan the Augusta last evening forcing Mark Richt to address all these suspensions from what promises to be # 6 team in the polls here pre-season and a season of 12 regular season games of which 1 of the 12 teams, only, made any top 25 poll.