Mixed signals from Athens oddly reassuring
Mark Richt and his quarterback, seen here on the first day of camp, didn't seem to be on the same page about this week's scrimmage. (Brant Sanderlin / AJC)
There’s been an interesting contrast in statements coming out of preseason practice in Athens this week.
On the one hand you get the usual player happy talk, which we’ve had all summer (like usual). That relentlessly positive spin from players about this year’s team and how much better it is than last year’s team generally is good for getting the Bulldog Nation revved up but has proved in past seasons to be not a very good indicator of how things actually are going to go.
Sure, I always hope they’re right when they’re gushing about the up-and-coming talent, but they do tend to go a bit overboard.
Take this week, for instance. While the coaches are trying to keep the tone very even when it comes to the tailbacks, particularly Todd Gurley, star of the first two scrimmages, the players aren’t holding back.
Shawn Williams, in particular, was effusive on the subject of Gurley: “When I’m standing on the sideline and watching, all I can say is, ‘Wow!’ I don’t want to say too much, but when I saw that [No.] 3 running down through there today, I was like, ‘that’s going to be a Trent Richardson right there.’ That’s what I can say. Big and fast, that’s all I can see.”
And Chris Conley chimed in: “I’m seeing a lot of great things out of Todd. … It gets me very excited whenever you see a running back who can create plays like that when there’s really nothing there.”
Head coach Mark Richt tried to keep things in perspective. “Well, he had one big run,” Richt said. “I forget the situation but the one that broke out I think was a short-yardage run. A lot of times that happens. . . . But, yes, he’s done well and I’m impressed with him. I was impressed with the running backs today. They all ran well.”
But that was one of the few semi-positive things Richt had to say after this week’s scrimmage. Mostly he was complaining about mistakes and lack of effort, particularly singling out the quarterbacks for an excessive number of turnovers.
“I saw a lot of bad things,” Richt said. “I saw three bad interceptions, just bad throws. Every time a quarterback got touched, they fumbled the ball.”
I thought for a moment there that maybe Richt had been possessed by Steve Spurrier.
Richt also wasn’t pleased that “our No. 2 offense drove the field on our No. 1 defense and scored. Brandon Harton broke a tackle in the backfield for a first down that got them going. The No. 1 offense started out great, but after the No. 2 offense scored it must’ve inspired the No. 2 defense because they stoned the No. 1 offense on the next three drives and during a one-minute drive. The No. 1 defense got scored on on the goal line, and I didn’t like that. The No. 1 offense scored on one of two tries from the 2-yard line and the 1-yard line, which is not too impressive.”
On the other hand, Aaron Murray said he “thought we had a great day offensively. We scored, I think, 50 percent of the time. We scored six touchdowns. I think we took a step forward. Were we perfect? No, but we have 16 days to continue working and continue working better. And I think if we continue on this pace, we’ll be good.”
And Mike Bobo, after watching video of the scrimmage, said he thought Murray played pretty well. “The one interception he had was a protection blow down,” Bobo said Thursday. “He had to run up in the pocket and the defense made a great play. I think he was 9-for-13 for 69 percent and the one interception was really not his fault. So I thought he had an outstanding scrimmage.”
As for the fumble Murray had, Bobo said: “We’ve got to protect the ball at all times, but that was more of a situation where he said, ‘Well, OK, I’m sacked’ and just kind of sat there and somebody ran in and knocked the ball out.”
Maybe there was an element of good cop/bad cop there with Bobo providing the counterpoint to Richt’s grousing, but frankly I’d rather have the offensive coordinator coming off as demanding as his boss rather than making excuses for turnovers. Especially considering turnovers by Murray were a key factor in at least two of Georgia’s losses last year.
Now, having the head coach and his quarterback and playcaller not on the same page might concern some fans. But I find Richt’s peevish tone oddly reassuring. The knock in many quarters on Georgia’s head coach has been that after his second SEC championship he got a bit complacent, and as a result the program lost its edge. I’d much rather have Richt demanding more of his players, particularly his starting quarterback, than making nice all the time.
I liked it that Richt even got a bit sarcastic in summing up the scrimmage. “I thought we looked like a pretty good team,” he said. “But pretty good is about 8-4, maybe 9-3 if you’re lucky. We’d like to be better than 8-4, but that’s about how we played today. It wasn’t awful, but it wasn’t great. Did we have great effort on every play? No. Was every guy busting his tail on every play? No. Was there great effort on some of the plays? Yes. I didn’t see a team that was ready to be great. I saw a team that was still pretty good, and I’m not that thrilled about it.”
In general, there’s been a noticeable edge to Richt this preseason. There was even some bite in his address to the Rotary Club in Athens this week, as reported in the Athens Banner-Herald. Asked if some games mean more to him than others, Richt noted, “Over the years, it has become more personal. I was at FSU for 15 years and … I wasn’t mad at anybody. We were winning. Now that I’ve been in this league for 11 seasons of football, it gets personal.”
Maybe it’s something another team’s coaches did or said. Or perhaps Richt’s time on the hot seat made him less inclined to turn the other cheek.
Either way, I’m hoping Richt stays in this we-can-do-better mode throughout the season. The team needs it.
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167 comments Add your comment
Maconbulldog
August 17th, 2012
10:46 am
First !!!
Bryan G.
August 17th, 2012
10:55 am
Totally agree, Bill. I like seeing angry Richt as opposed to “aw shucks, dadgum, at least we won the game” Richt
RxDawg
August 17th, 2012
10:58 am
I agree. Evil Richt his here!
Dawg Haus
August 17th, 2012
11:00 am
Absolutely, Bill. CMR being critical of Murray is a good thing. The kid is a great quarterback but far from perfect. If he can cut down on the turnovers and goofy mistakes this season, he could end up the best QB in the league.
hipdawg
August 17th, 2012
11:01 am
I would like him to get fired up a little more so the team will too! Go Dawgs!!
GeoffDawg
August 17th, 2012
11:05 am
Even without the goatee, CMR’s evil twin remains in charge.
Moobs Johnson
August 17th, 2012
11:08 am
Mixed signals of mediocrity, a trademark of the last five years of Georgia football under St Richt.
UGA Insider
August 17th, 2012
11:09 am
The freshman I have been most impressed with is Josh Harvey Clemons. He to me is the best DB/safety we have bar none. We really have some good depth on defense at the moment. Ray Drew was a beast Wednesday and he is fighting for 2nd string. UGA will be undefeated when we play USCe without a doubt. Everyone one the team can’t wait for that game.
Cuz
August 17th, 2012
11:10 am
Perhaps the defense is better than the offense.
Nick
August 17th, 2012
11:12 am
I totally agree and have thought the same thing all “fall” so far. Is it just me or is there a different vibe down there right now? Not making any predictions, just wondering about the feeling. Something just seems different to me.
Old Dawg
August 17th, 2012
11:14 am
If you’re not helping your players with constructive criticism you’re not really coaching.
Jump43
August 17th, 2012
11:14 am
Richt didn’t call Murray, his favorite player out, never uttered his name in a negative light, neve has, never will.
Richt has never called Murray out, even when he had 3 or 4 turnovers in a game, or when his offense had 8 turnovers, like ths scrimmage, and Murray said the 8 turnover offense was “outstanding”.
Dawg Haus
August 17th, 2012
11:34 am
Insider, no doubt about JHC. I know they recruited him as an outside linebacker, but it looks like he’ll be getting significant playing time at safety. I also like what I’ve been reading about Corey Moore.
chazzo
August 17th, 2012
11:37 am
Could be that since McGarrity’s arrival Richt has been more involved on the field and with the players.
Could be that teams in the past weren’t quite up to par and tearing them down wouldn’t have been productive.
I don’t want to be a delusional dawg or a downer dawg. I won’t say I have a feeling about this team as far as winning championships. I do, however, have a feeling that this is a team with good chemistry and good leaders. I also have a felling that this is a team that Richt cares about, a team like he hasn’t had in a while.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
11:37 am
“I saw three bad interceptions, just bad throws. Every time a quarterback got touched, they fumbled the ball.”
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Second verse – same as the first
Yip
August 17th, 2012
11:38 am
The team has averaged 8 wins a season for the last 3 years, yep, 8-4 sounds about right.
Chase
August 17th, 2012
11:40 am
Feel good about team leadership?
Really? These guys are 0-9 against teams that finish top 25, 4-10 against winning teams.
These leaders are the worst ever.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
11:41 am
“And I think if we continue on this pace, we’ll be good.”
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Ah, spoken like a starting qb that truly wants to keep up that tradition of ten win seasons – but no titles – alive and well in Athens.
Root
August 17th, 2012
11:42 am
Running backs, have 2 td’s combined of production. Tight ends have 0. Fullbacks have 0.
Bama in Atlanta
August 17th, 2012
11:43 am
Maybe RxDawg is correct and we are finally seeing the evil Richt. After all, an anagram of MARK RICHT is CHARM TRIK so he may have been faking the last 11 years!
Ok, I have way too much time on my hands and just ready for some college football.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
11:44 am
“Richt also wasn’t pleased that “our No. 2 offense drove the field on our No. 1 defense and scored”
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Was St. Markus Rectumus not present at the first two and then the last two games of the 2011 season? If so, he certainly has a short memory.
AirForce1
August 17th, 2012
11:46 am
@Chase well said, well said
doug dawg
August 17th, 2012
11:47 am
will this team be a ‘good surprise?” we won’t know until the mizzou game. relax, all of you dawgs. they will show NOTHING playing buffalo. it will be a fall scrimmage. might only win by a td or two. if we lose that game, i’m moving to sardinia, or, more appropriately, corsica.
Dr.G
August 17th, 2012
11:52 am
My experience tells me the team has mixed identity. Richt’s not pleased, Murray/Bobo are, Gurley stinks, Gurley is great.
NO ONE IS ON THE SAME PAGE.
NO TEAM UNITY.
6-7 SEASON ON THE WAY.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
11:54 am
“I’d rather have the offensive coordinator coming off as demanding as his boss rather than making excuses for turnovers”
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Very well stated. I hope Booboo doesn’t keep himself awake too long into the night wondering why no other major college program has ever wanted to interview him for a position.
Frodo
August 17th, 2012
11:54 am
Richt always follows an SEC East Championship with a worse season.
0-4.
Don’t get your hopes up Georgia fans.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
11:57 am
“Now, having the head coach and his quarterback and playcaller not on the same page might concern some fans.”
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Why? They certainly should be used to it after eleven years.
NCDawg
August 17th, 2012
12:02 pm
Ahhhhh… the usual irrelevant drivel from the Richt haters. Funny how people only see what they expect to see. Mark Richt was brought in… if you will remember… to “blow the lid off this program”. This was because Donnan had boat loads of talent and couldn’t win an SEC championship, much less a national championship. I was thinking about that very comment a couple of weeks ago and wondering if CMR was going to go back to that fundamental with this season. I think he has. He is letting his players know that the bar has been raised. No more “I think we can be pretty good…” I think that comment has been made a few years in a row now. No he is saying “nothing less than your best will impress me.” That is a big change.
Last year was about weeding out the negative. This year is about reaching potential. Naysayers will carp even if CMR wins a national championship. I’ll take my usual wait and see stance. I love my Dawgs but I am not going to predict championships based on pre-season.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
12:03 pm
“But pretty good is about 8-4, maybe 9-3 if you’re lucky. We’d like to be better than 8-4, but that’s about how we played today. It wasn’t awful, but it wasn’t great.”
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Amazing, that sometimes when you least expect it, Richt actually makes an honest, truthful assessment of his team instead of the normal balogna that you usually hear. Well, like they say, even a blind hog finds an acorn every now and then.
Tev
August 17th, 2012
12:04 pm
The o-line has less experience than 120 other NCAA teams (just 31 starts together).
Tight ends have 0 pass receptions. Running backs have 2 td’s as a unit. Fullbacks have never scored as a unit.
The offense has no returning production at oline, tight end, running back or fullback.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
12:07 pm
“In general, there’s been a noticeable edge to Richt this preseason.”
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Has UGA and its fan base finally realized that the Emperor has no clothes?
McDawg
August 17th, 2012
12:14 pm
hey gator your emperor destroyed your program and left town
OkieDawg
August 17th, 2012
12:26 pm
I’m ready for the Dawgs to get on the field so we can see what we have. For me, the season has started. I’m thinking about the next two weeks as if we had an open weekend. Otherwise, I could not stand the anticipation. This team is going to be special, in spite of Bobo.
Loran, What’ve ya got?…Time to hunker it down one more time…RIP Big Guy
gbal
August 17th, 2012
12:36 pm
TEV—- And the media still has us ranked in the top 10….. Makes no sense.
truedawg
August 17th, 2012
12:48 pm
I like what I’ve read so far about the 2012 Dawgs. I think we will for the first time in 4 years be able to run the ball well. I’m still worried about Murray. Gotta protect the ball better than he is now. There is alot of tallent on both side of the ball. I think coach Richt is right to expect greatness and not “pretty good”.Bobo is Bobo..I love him as a player, but he needs to be more aggressive with his games.
SSIgator…I understand you hate the Dawgs..but wow..really? you have more posts on here than all the Dawg fans combined!! Stalker? Personality traits like that signal deeper issues. Do you have a job? Family? Who has that much time on there hands to spend said time on hate? I’ll pray for you son..just get help.
GO DAWGS!!!
Tev
August 17th, 2012
12:52 pm
Media knows little about what it takes to win football, they’re writers, SEC Media are almost always wrong in their picks to win the SEC. So if you want to hang your hopes on that thin thread, knock yourself out Bro.
Tev
August 17th, 2012
12:55 pm
UGA historian P Garbin went back and found whenever UGA field an offensive line with this little experience, 80% of the time, UGA lost more games than the year before.
20% chance UGA wins 10 or more games, 80% it’s 9 wins or less.
Columbia Dawg
August 17th, 2012
1:00 pm
SSIGATOR go worry about your sorry program in Gainesville. Your coach is an idiot, you have what 1 healthy quarterback left, your whole offense is a joke. UGA might be a 8 to 10 win this year, enjoy your 6 wins momma’s boy.
OkieDawg
August 17th, 2012
1:00 pm
SSIgator…You should spend your energy on a team you love rather than focusing on a team you hate. That way, your life would not be so miserable.
It’s okay to hate…I hate Tech and Florida and Tennessee and Auburn and Vandy and…
But don’t let it dominate your existence. You poor sad little man.
Sunny Cloisters
August 17th, 2012
1:01 pm
As usual, the dawgs are all pumped up for another run at the SEC and a national championship. The Kool-Aid is flowing in copious amounts as they make ready to mow down their cupcake opposition.
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Wait, haven’t we heard this before… as in every year?
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And before long the dreams will be just shattered illusions, victim to 3rd rate coaching, failed drug tests, DUIs, girlfriends beaten up, academic failures, and a dozen other reasons.
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So let me be the first to say so long, farewell, ciao, adios, sayonara, and adieu to the whimpering puppies, whose only hope is… are you ready for this…
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WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR!!!
MattDawg
August 17th, 2012
1:02 pm
I feel that many of Murray’s turnovers were due to poor offensive line play. I am not so sure Mr. Murray deserves the lion-share of the blame for his turnovers. He was trying to make something happen because he had to last year. We had poor play from the O line and the running game was missing most of the time. So Murray had to make things happen. He shouldnt be in that position.
DrG
August 17th, 2012
1:02 pm
By A Murray’s recent comments, as quoted in this article, it appears to me A Murray still suffers from an extreme case of Narcissitic Perosnality Disorder. I predicit he will continue to throw @12 interceptions, @30 sacks, @5 fumbles, hurting his team’s chances of winning with too much passing, and too many turnovers, but putting up 30+ td’s and 3000+ passing yards, in other words, o big team wins for the 3rd straight year against teams that finish top 25, yet big individual statistics.
Tev
August 17th, 2012
1:05 pm
I don’t see how you blame the oline for 14 interceptions and 5 fumbles from Murray. If that was the reason, since 3 of them left for the NFL, and UGA returns only 31 starts, look for 20 interceptions, and 10 fumbes form Murray in 2012 due to the much less experienced oline.
kingdaddy
August 17th, 2012
1:05 pm
Sissy
Once again you come to the Dawg blog throwing bombs. Its a little harder to throw uphill than it is to throw downhill. Your program is a mess. Clean your own swamp up, we don’t need help or advice from a barely relevant team. What were you guys last year, 6-7? Doubt you’ll do much this year either and you might as well go ahead and start looking for a new head coach. Y’all may be relevant in about 3-4 years. Until then, worry about your own sad state of affairs…
David
August 17th, 2012
1:06 pm
I thought it was a blind squirrel?
David
August 17th, 2012
1:08 pm
Im gonna save that one Sunny. With that schedule UGA should fnish in the top 5. Only time will tell.
LogicalUS
August 17th, 2012
1:12 pm
“just me or is there a different vibe down there right ”
Just you…there is ALWAYS and “new, different” attitude in Athens every August….Just like last season there was a “new, different work-ethic and vibe”, which lasted until little Boisy State and their 5-8 frat boy WRs started carving up Granthams’ greatest defense in football history.
Seriously, the QB position has the same disastrous problem as before with 4 turnovers including a fumble and Int by Murray which coupled with UGA lack of a running game = same problems as last year.
kingdaddy
August 17th, 2012
1:17 pm
Trolls are out in force today. UGA must be doing something right to haven them so worried they have to “whistle through the graveyard”! At least SSI has the stones to claim a school and I have to respect him for that. Most of you others are little frat-boy nerds doing a little cyber-warfare. Ain’t good at anything but cheapshots and cooking fries. Oh yeah, and eating boogers…
kingdaddy
August 17th, 2012
1:22 pm
Log
Why did Bosie St. finish #5 if they were that bad???
Grantham's The Man!
August 17th, 2012
1:33 pm
How can it not get personal?
Richt’s doing it the right way while most of the other SEC coaches are cheating, buying players, Oversigning, Spurrier’s taking snipes at Richt because he’ll actually suspend a football player, Chizik tried to take his QB out because he didn’t have a defense.
I’m glad that it’s getting personal. GATA Richt!!!
LHarding Dawg
August 17th, 2012
1:55 pm
I was reading the Gainesville Sun and the top story was the number of turnovers the Florida offense was having in scrimmage. Sound familiar to me. Maybe all SEC programs are experiencing some offensive problems in camp. Now is the time to iron these turnovers out and not after the season starts.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
1:55 pm
Let’s see. When I looked, I am pretty sure that this was an article about UGA football and open to comments, but I could have been mistaken:
“Mixed signals from Athens oddly reassuring”
No, I was correct. It is an article about UGA football and is open to comments. The UGA cheerleader blogs are down the hall next to the ladies room. One door has Twit Towers name on it (although sometimes Mark Bradley fills in) and the other door has Mickey Mouse Carvell’s name. Rumor has it that they will even open up the Kool-Aid bar for all visitors – provided you do not say anything negative about their writing skills (or lack thereof) or UGA football.
chazzo
August 17th, 2012
1:57 pm
Georgia Dawgs will be serving up some crow this season. Trolls get your bibs on.
7576DAWG
August 17th, 2012
2:04 pm
Tev
But, last year we had two Tailback that were 5′6″ tall , one who was too slow , one who couldn’t play more than half a game at full speed and one with an attitude problem. This year we we have three Tailbacks who are fast, bigger and can play for four quarters. The Offensive line will not have to open a hole for very long, unlike last year.
The key to our season will be if Murray can keep his turnovers to a minimum.
Columbia Dawg
August 17th, 2012
2:05 pm
You can post whatever you want. Just curious why a program that has not won a championship since 2008 is bragging about anything?
PerroGrande
August 17th, 2012
2:08 pm
SSIGator=one pathetically bitter person! (StSimons perhaps?–another Bee posing as anything to spew hate!
PerroGrande
August 17th, 2012
2:10 pm
The staff is just trying to reverse the slow starts of the last few years by being more demanding and harder to please. The Dawgs are stronger than ever; don’t worry!
OkieDawg
August 17th, 2012
2:17 pm
SSIgator..Whoa there big fellow. Relax and take a couple of breaths. Now go take 2 Xanax and chase them down with a couple of beers…It’s gonna be okay, I promise. Those meds should clear up your social disorder…at least for little bit.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
2:22 pm
Columbia Dawg -
Ding Ding Ding – Winner of funniest post of the day.
“Just curious why a program that has not won a championship since 2008 is bragging about anything?
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As opposed to 1980?
7576DAWG
August 17th, 2012
2:22 pm
UGA Insider
I totally agree about Josh Harvey Clemons. If he can have the play book down by the Missouri game then that would free up Malcolm Mitchell to play some offense. Anybody who saw Mitchell play in High School knows that he is as good a Defensive Back or better than a receiver so I wouldn’t want to lose him on Defense permanently unless Georgia doesn’t need him on Defense. He is so good on Defense I think he will play there at the next level before he will become a receiver. The Missouri game will tell us a lot because their QB is a very good passer.
Spanky
August 17th, 2012
2:24 pm
SSIGaytor, awfully mouthy for a guy who’s team’s QB is all banged up!!
Spanky
August 17th, 2012
2:26 pm
7576DAWG – that’s actually not that correct, Mizzy’s QB is kinda like a Mike Vick. With 2 starting OLinemen out, he’ll need to be!!
7576DAWG
August 17th, 2012
2:50 pm
Spanky
Thanks for the information on the Missouri QB and setting me straight. I am trying to get the correct information and catch up on the play makers for both Texas A and M and Missouri to see what level of competition they will bring into the SEC.
real dawg
August 17th, 2012
2:59 pm
some people will not be happy unless we get all new coaches. just stop hating.
Joey
August 17th, 2012
3:18 pm
“The key to our season will be if Murray can keep his turnovers to a minimum.”
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Exactly, 7576DAWG.
The $99 question is, after yesterday, do you think he can do that? How can he keep getting stripped and throwing pics, after so much has been said about ball protection?
I love Murray, and think he is as talented as any college QB, but until he stops the turnovers, our Richt / Bobo offense again this season will be, “get a 10 point lead, and go vanilla – so Murray’s turnovers-for-TDs don’t cost us the game.”
Yet again....
August 17th, 2012
3:20 pm
Mark Richt and his quarterback, seen here on the first day of camp, didn’t seem to be on the same page about this week’s scrimmage
and are we surprised???????????????????????????????????? Murray tossing interceptions…fumbles in scrimages………like we said…same story different year……9-4 if we are lucky
Yet again....
August 17th, 2012
3:22 pm
I remember all the players being giddy about Crowell last year…even in spring practice……HA! Maybe if our players would worry more about playing than about telling everyone how great they are things could be different in the season.
Could this be Aaron??????
August 17th, 2012
3:24 pm
Mostly he was complaining about mistakes and lack of effort, particularly singling out the quarterbacks for an excessive number of turnovers.
“I saw a lot of bad things,” Richt said. “I saw three bad interceptions, just bad throws. Every time a quarterback got touched, they fumbled the ball.”
and this WASN'T Aaron
August 17th, 2012
3:26 pm
Richt also wasn’t pleased that “our No. 2 offense drove the field on our No. 1 defense and scored.
Joey
August 17th, 2012
3:27 pm
When Mark Richt says, “pretty good,” my expectations don’t go very high. Seems he used that description of last year’s team after the bowl game.
Hello 10-4.
This equals 8 maybe 9 wins......
August 17th, 2012
3:28 pm
after the No. 2 offense scored it must’ve inspired the No. 2 defense because they stoned the No. 1 offense on the next three drives and during a one-minute drive. The No. 1 offense scored on one of two tries from the 2-yard line and the 1-yard line, which is not too impressive.”
Total disconnect....and again, why 8-4 is about it
August 17th, 2012
3:29 pm
Aaron Murray said he “thought we had a great day offensively
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
3:30 pm
Joey -
“The $99 question”
It used to be the $64.00 question, but that’s inflation for you.
ARdawg
August 17th, 2012
3:32 pm
Joey
It can get mighty difficult to protect the ball when one is running for his life on just about every play. Murray didn’t have those turnovers by himself. It’s a team sport
REALLY????
August 17th, 2012
3:33 pm
Aaron Murray said. I think we took a step forward………..and this with 2 weeks to go before Buffalo……….and we wonder why????????? Nuff said
ARdawg
August 17th, 2012
3:33 pm
SSI actually it was the $64K question, so that would be hypre-deflation, wouldn’t it?
8-4..and no Bama, LSU, Pigs....thankfully!
August 17th, 2012
3:36 pm
It seems like there is always an excuse for Murray……he is running for his life…….the receiver ran the wrong route…….the running backs got busted for drugs……..special teams stumped their toe on the previous play…….the defense did something…….the fans did something…….blah blah blah blah …..
BiggDawgK
August 17th, 2012
3:39 pm
I have been asking friends what they think about the new “evil Richt” since the first scrimmage. The consensus seems to be we like him. Too bad he didn’t keep the facial hair so he could be a true Star Trek evil twin Mark Richt.
I can’t figure out why the sad little haters say the impressive running back stats are meaningless since it’s just a scrimmage but the turnover stats are proof we are in serious trouble. It’s almost like the despondant losers have some weird agenda.
History repeats itself........
August 17th, 2012
3:39 pm
And Mike Bobo, after watching video of the scrimmage, said he thought Murray played pretty well. “The one interception he had was a protection blow down,” Bobo said Thursday. “He had to run up in the pocket and the defense made a great play. …..and the one interception was really not his fault. So I thought he had an outstanding scrimmage
AltamahaDawg
August 17th, 2012
3:40 pm
Bryan I think you might be overlooking the obvious.
The events that bring about “aw shucks we won” are a lot better than the events that anger coaches.
This from our OC........
August 17th, 2012
3:42 pm
As for the fumble Murray had, Bobo said: “We’ve got to protect the ball at all times, but that was more of a situation where he said, ‘Well, OK, I’m sacked’ and just kind of sat there and somebody ran in and knocked the ball out.”
bring back memories of Carolina folks??????????????????????????? WOW! and we honestly think we are going to win the east??????????
AltamahaDawg
August 17th, 2012
3:47 pm
Insider, we are narrowing it down now. So you have us losing 5 of our last 7 games? Or 4 of 7, and the bowl game?
LogicalUS
August 17th, 2012
3:49 pm
“three Tailbacks who are fast, bigger and can play for four quarters”
Who would this possibly be since UGA has ZERO running backs returning who have played 4 quarters of COLLEGE football much less 4 straight quarters.
This is why football fans laugh at UGA….unknowable assurrances are given that have no basis in reality as if they are pronouncements in the Bible.
Like the one that the OL is much better and ALL problems are resolved…why?????….because upperclass experienced players have graduated and are replaced by 3rd teamers who couldn’t beat out those players, of course…problem solved.
Chris
August 17th, 2012
3:49 pm
Richt has always been a good coach……..Did we have a couple down years? Yes but when you have been somewhere over a decade that can happen. I wouldn’t trade the success he has brought to go back to Goff or Donnan for anything.
I hope we get to the Big game this year so everyone will finally get off his back and realize we have a good coach running the show.
Consider this...
August 17th, 2012
3:55 pm
Seriously…it’s preseason…it’s practice. The stats do not matter until September 1, positive or negative. These posts about where the Dawgs are as a team and who is a better player at this or that position based on the numbers in preseason practice is pretty comical.
Here’s a thought: Richt’s staff, over 11 years, has led UGA to 106 wins, 2 SEC championships and 5 SEC East championships. Contrary to some of the posters’ opinions, I think he has quite a bit more knowledge with regard to who should be playing where and what makes a great team than the armchair head coaches that come on here.
This team seems to be one of the more complete teams he has had…SEEMS to be. It is evident from Richt’s comments that this team is not great yet but that he knows they can be and expects them to be. Every player seems to be dedicated to being GREAT…not just good. That is, after all, why the majority of the defense passed up the NFL draft. They weren’t satisfied with “good.”
So, with all that being said, who knows what the scrimmage stats mean? After all, it is a scrimmage. People look really smart acting like they know how this team is going to do this season based on how they are doing in preseason practice.
BiggDawgK
August 17th, 2012
3:56 pm
sslgaytor is obviously a depressed hate filled loner living is a trash filled besement that some relative provides rent free but at least he claims his team. Of course he is more concerned with any and everything concerning Georgia than the truly pathetic mess that the gaytors have become. Since the consensus is that florida will get much worse before they even begin the slow crawl back up to mediocrity, we have years of moronic rants from sslgaytor to look forward to.
G-Dawg
August 17th, 2012
4:01 pm
Unless the QB got hit while throwing the ball…or the receiver or a defender tipped the ball…then the INT is on the QB. If you’re saying the pocket collapsed and the QB is forced to throw, then he should just throw it away or take off and run for a few yards. Dont force something thats not there.
AltamahaDawg
August 17th, 2012
4:02 pm
So Mr. Tibbs is not going to to be the team’s second leading receiver?
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
4:06 pm
ARdawg -
You are showing your age, but in fact you are correct. I just did not want to get in to a inflation vs. deflation exercise.
A little trivia:
a) What year did the show first air?
b) On what television station?
c) Who was the first sponsor?
Impressive if you get all three correct. No cheating.
AltamahaDawg
August 17th, 2012
4:06 pm
I agree with you G-Dawg that it counts. And as we know it does. It always does. But I have seen our defense pick off a ball, and not think it was their QB’s fault, but rather a great play on our guys part. I think the point that Bobo was making was that it’s not that he threw up a duck.
RIffRaff
August 17th, 2012
4:14 pm
There was a lot of running for Georgia players after practice for the lack of ball security in the scrimmage.
Spanky
August 17th, 2012
4:16 pm
LogicalUS – “UGA has ZERO running backs returning who have played 4 quarters of COLLEGE football”…wrongo!! both Richard Samuels and Brandon Harton have played full games….and back to clown school you go!!
Consider this...
August 17th, 2012
4:21 pm
Logical doesn’t seem to be very logical at all. Well, unless 2 = 0 and upperclassmen automatically = better.
Joey
August 17th, 2012
4:21 pm
Haha, I don’t know where I got the “$99″ number . . .
Thanks for the correction, SSIgator.
ARdawg, either way, it’s not good news at this point, is it? Either Murray is STILL not protecting the ball, or the O-line is not ready (or good).
Man I’m as hopeful as any Bulldog fan could be. I just keep hearing and reading things that make me negative.
I just don’t have the mindset of AltamahaDawg, who can find a positive somewhere, anytime.
And that’s a good thing, AD.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
4:25 pm
BiggDawgK -
Obviously you have never been to SSI. The houses here do not have basements, but if you buy one here you can try to dig one of your own.
Consider this...
August 17th, 2012
4:26 pm
Joey, it’s preseason practice. Step down from the ledge. It’s never as good or as bad as the media folks report. That schedule has me feeling pretty good about things, especially since our Dawgs seem to get better as the season continues. Let’s see how these boys look once they get on the field in a REAL game 15 days from now.
Consider this...
August 17th, 2012
4:28 pm
Actually, the first REAL game is 22 days away…
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
4:30 pm
Joey -
“Man I’m as hopeful as any Bulldog fan could be. I just keep hearing and reading things that make me negative.”
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Old habits are hard to break. Just wait until the season starts and take it game by game. It will be easier on your nerves.
Consider this...
August 17th, 2012
4:33 pm
BiggDawgK, way to be THAT guy.
Joey
August 17th, 2012
4:37 pm
“You play like you practice.”
Y’all ever heard that saying?
Doggie in NC
August 17th, 2012
4:39 pm
Anyone remember the rants about how KM looked great in practice, but he got red-shirted? Not going to happen with Gurleymon. He is going to make some team’s look around for their jocks. The man-boy will be playing – not redshirting! The off. line is inexperienced, but leaner and quicker. Big enought to block that second/sencond and a 1/2 needed for a back to break through the line, and fast enough to get outside to block the linebackers on end-around runs. The running game is going to open up the passing game for Murray, leading to a lot of wide open receivers running down the field. You will also see more screens this year.
The defense – they are going to be kicking some ARSES!. GO DOGGIES!
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
4:46 pm
Doggie in NC -
Very insightful comments. Too bad the Barnum & Bailey act in Athens only has three rings, but it is nice to daydream.
Joey
August 17th, 2012
5:01 pm
Worse, Gurley will get maximum, 8 carries. Richt’s big ole heart will hurt if he doesn’t give Samuel and the other 4 TBs carries.
The box score will look something like this:
Gurley 8 carries for 69 yds
Marshall 8 carries for 55 yds
Malcome 6 carries for 34 yds
Samual 6 carries for 18 yds
Harton 5 carries for 15 yds
Anybody doubt this?
Doggie in NC
August 17th, 2012
5:07 pm
S GATOR – Your team has the ingredents to be a very good team – defense is on par with the DAWGS, great recruits, but you have GOT TO FIND a quarterback. Even though a lot of people slam Murray, he was the difference in last year’s game (and why you lost). I hope every DAWG/GATOR game goes down to wire – love the excitement. GO DOGGIES!
Doggie in NC
August 17th, 2012
5:08 pm
Joey – better jack those numbers up a bit for the first game – gonna be a blow out!
OkieDawg
August 17th, 2012
5:13 pm
Hey SSIgator…The only way to clear up the Swamp water is to get the pigs out of the swamp. Buffet Boy Weis was a good start, but Coach Judas needs to get out also. If not, Florida is going to suffer irreparable damage to the program. Foley was on a good run but he blew this hire. Mack Brown was on the Finebaum radio show today bad mouthing Muschamp for the Texas team’s performance in 2010. You need to concentrate on the Gators and let us worry about our program.
ARdawg
August 17th, 2012
5:14 pm
SSI, sorry old chap. It was before my time. In the 1950’s I’m sure. It was the basis of the premier movie “Quizshow” and the corruption of gameshows in the 50’s. I remember references to it when I was younger and also remember the cliche’ “Thats the $64, 000 question”
Old Dog Class of 80
August 17th, 2012
5:15 pm
“I saw a lot of bad things,” Richt said. “I saw three bad interceptions, just bad throws. Every time a quarterback got touched, they fumbled the ball.”
How many quarterbacks do we have? I only know of one quarterback that will be allowed to play (unless he gets injured).
If Murray hasn’t learned from last year, we might as well expect another 10-4 season.
GB's Hamburgers
August 17th, 2012
5:17 pm
So Richt’s got an edge. Every coach I every had, had ten times the edge he has. It means nothing unless it leads to a better conditioned team, a team that can play more than one half of football and a team that doesn’t lose games on special teams. What good is an edge when after the scripted plays are done, the other coach out schemes us for the rest of the game?
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
5:18 pm
OkieDawg -
“Florida is going to suffer irreparable damage to the program”
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Yeah, I know. After the Zooker, UF went out and hired a guy that coached the Gators to two NC’s while he was there. Pretty dumb, huh?
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
5:22 pm
ARdawg -
The answers are:
a) 1955
b) CBS
c) Revlon
The first winner on the program was some woman from NJ that won a brand new Cadillac since she did not make it to the top level.
ARdawg
August 17th, 2012
5:22 pm
Joey
I do understand but, just a little food for thought; we have to believe Murray is the QB because he is the best we have. We pay CMR to make that decision. Many things that come with being a fan is accepting most things at face value. I played some football back in my day and while it chapped everyones @zzche for a turnover, most of the time it was a failure on another part of the team that allowed it.
It’s early and the season is about to begin. We have nowhere at this stage to place blame. It’s the time of year you can load up on the faith and hope and start with the highest of expectations. Keep them as the season progresses with wins or let it chip away with losses. P1zzing moaning and complaining about past TOs is futile isn’t it?
OkieDawg
August 17th, 2012
5:22 pm
And that 2 time NC coach left the program in shambles.
JB
August 17th, 2012
5:27 pm
12-0 with any luck…..or 9-3 if this staff goes away from whats working in a particular game. We never know.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
5:29 pm
OkieDawg -
I’ll bet the UGA cleaning staff has gone through a lot of dust rags keeping that NC trophy from 1980 clean.
OkieDawg
August 17th, 2012
5:31 pm
Good one SSI…Made me laugh…Thanks
Redcoat Trucker
August 17th, 2012
5:32 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzJ5V3UZ9YY
Redcoat Trucker
August 17th, 2012
5:33 pm
ANY UGA FANS GOING TO ANY GAME THIS FALL, PLEASE HELP THE REDCOATS BRING BACK THE TRADITION OF SINGING “HAIL TO GEORGIA” DURING PREGAME….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzJ5V3UZ9YY
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
5:43 pm
Wow, it just hit me that DawginLex has not posted here today. Does that mean she lost her library card or did they revoke her computer access?
Joey
August 17th, 2012
5:46 pm
JB, 12-0 could happen, with 3 “ifs.”
1) Punt and KO return teams are eons better than last season.
2) O-line run blocks and pass protects just a little better
3) Murray matures and protects the ball, and Richt / Bobo trusts him to not turn the ball over
You agree?
Joey
August 17th, 2012
5:47 pm
Punt and KO COVERAGE teams . . .. .
chazzo
August 17th, 2012
5:50 pm
Murray didn’t have a bunch of turnovers. He threw one pick in two scrimmages, a pick by the way that was reportedly a phenomenal Defensive play. Some guy slapped the ball out of his hands after he was touched and the play was dead, according to BoBo. He had some crucial turnovers last season. He was a sophomore. I don’t think the guy deserves the crap he’s getting on this thread, but think what you will.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
5:51 pm
Joey -
Did it rain much over your way today? It has rained almost non-stop since 11:30 this morning here on the island. Guess I can turn off the sprinkler system.
ARdawg
August 17th, 2012
6:04 pm
chazzo
I for one, agree with you.
DawgNole
August 17th, 2012
7:27 pm
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
5:18 pm
Yeah, I know. After the Zooker, UF went out and hired a guy that coached the Gators to two NC’s while he was there. Pretty dumb, huh?
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And then he turned around and dumped on you. I’d say that was pretty smart, huh?
AAAAA Athens Bail Bonds R Us
August 17th, 2012
8:16 pm
Any more dawgs arrested today?
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
8:33 pm
DawgNole -
Since (by your screen name) you either seem to have a personality disorder or simply can’t make up your mind which team you really want to support as your team, then it is hard to to respond to any of your posts seriously. Until then post on, whatever makes you happy. Don’t forget to kiss your Boobie Bowden doll goodnight.
Burma Shave
August 17th, 2012
8:43 pm
It’s almost time
For the season to start
Time to watch Richt’s goons
As they fall apart
BURMA SHAVE
THE Dixie Redcoat Band
August 17th, 2012
8:59 pm
We have a good Sparty buddy and he still can’t believe they beat UGA!
DawgNole
August 17th, 2012
9:12 pm
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
8:33 pm
DawgNole -
Since (by your screen name) you either seem to have a personality disorder or simply can’t make up your mind which team you really want to support as your team, then it is hard to to respond to any of your posts seriously. Until then post on, whatever makes you happy. Don’t forget to kiss your Boobie Bowden doll goodnight.
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I didn’t ask for a response.
I support both teams.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
9:27 pm
DawgNole -
“And then he turned around and dumped on you. I’d say that was pretty smart, huh?”
“I didn’t ask for a response.”
Sentences ending with a question mark are usually associated with a response to the question, but so be it. Enjoy your identity crisis.
DawgNole
August 17th, 2012
10:20 pm
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
9:27 pm
DawgNole -
“And then he turned around and dumped on you. I’d say that was pretty smart, huh?”
“I didn’t ask for a response.”
Sentences ending with a question mark are usually associated with a response to the question, but so be it. Enjoy your identity crisis.
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Yours ended with a question mark. Were you asking for a response? If so, you got one; if not, you got one anyway. I wasn’t asking for one.
No identity crisis here. I pull for both teams. You’re the only one who seems to have a problem with it.
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
10:59 pm
DawgNole -
“Yours ended with a question mark. Were you asking for a response?”
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Yes, actually I was – and I got one from OakieDawg – to whom I directed the question towards. If you pay attention to the posts and the responses you will find that they are pretty self-explanatory. As I said, enjoy your dual personality. A certain famous former player for UGA from the early 80’s was diagnosed with six or seven different ones not too long ago, so I believe you will fit in fine and feel right at home. Enjoy.
Smarticus
August 17th, 2012
11:13 pm
Richt is a fraud, a fake. He’s playing these zombie UGA Richt worshippers like a fiddle. This idiot cannot coach a lick of football. He’s very good, however, with absconding with over $3M per year in unearned income…
Wake up, folks, you’re being chumped…
William
August 17th, 2012
11:22 pm
I’m one of the biggest Dawg fans there are but I’m not sold on this years team. New specialist that are freshmen. New linemen that have zero experience. We couldn’t run the ball last year what makes you think we can this year? I’d say 8-4 would be a good year. Anything better than that and Richt ought to be coach of the year. Too many question marks on this team. Go Dawgs, GATA.
7576DAWG
August 18th, 2012
12:33 am
There is definitely a difference in Richts tone this year. Sound like McGarity is in his ear. I think Richt and Bobo patronized Murray too much last year trying to keep his confidence up but this year they are being more critical when he does high school mistakes. Most of the time last year I could tell you about how many turnovers Murray was going to have in each game by the way he was playing in the first half of each game. I really think that if Murray starts turning the game over this year , Richt will bring Mason in and take his red shirt off unless LeMay is ready .
zbull
August 18th, 2012
1:03 am
Where have you been BILL ? Worst to first ! Better coaching, better recruiting Rated in the top 10 FIRST time in along time ! Oh I forgot your NOT A FAN of the DAWGS Your a jerk parading around trying to act like one !! Go away JERK LET THE BIG DAWG EAT
zbulldawg
August 18th, 2012
1:09 am
William Bill what’s the difference ? Your not Dawg fans All your doing is showing how little you know about UGA football ! Take the costumes off it’s not halloween yet ! JERKS LET ” THE BIG DAWG EAT “
Northern Sympathizer
August 18th, 2012
5:46 am
Don’t you ever get tired of harping on Bobo?
it aint gonna change
August 18th, 2012
7:26 am
BILL KING\SETH EMERSON: Yesterday, richt got a scowl on his face and was grumbling.
KOOLAIDE NATION: “See…see….richt is meaner…we are gonna be national champions”
SugarHillDawg
August 18th, 2012
8:15 am
Richt just knows that McGarity ain’t gonna put up with this mediocrity and if we don’t atleast win the east, he’s back on the hot seat.I personally LOVE it. Maybe Richt is FINALLY realizing the urgency of his position.
DawgNole
August 18th, 2012
8:17 am
SSIgator
August 17th, 2012
10:59 pm
DawgNole -
“Yours ended with a question mark. Were you asking for a response?”
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Yes, actually I was – and I got one from OakieDawg – to whom I directed the question towards. If you pay attention to the posts and the responses you will find that they are pretty self-explanatory. As I said, enjoy your dual personality. A certain famous former player for UGA from the early 80’s was diagnosed with six or seven different ones not too long ago, so I believe you will fit in fine and feel right at home. Enjoy.
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Figured you’d be back.
“. . . to whom I directed the questions towards.”
Nice writing there, gator.
Oh, I pay attention, and I saw what the response was: that your jerk coach–the one you were bragging on–left you in a lurch. Similar to my response.
Enjoy wringing your hands over how I can support two teams.
AAAAA Athens Bail Bonds R Us
August 18th, 2012
8:21 am
Any more of the dawgs arrested today?
RealisticDawg
August 18th, 2012
8:36 am
SSIgator : Thank you for bringing some common sense and especially a sense of humor to this board. I think most dawg fans would love to trade for your program’s real NC’s over the 31 consecutive preseason National Championships that this program has had since 1980.
All Saints
August 18th, 2012
8:38 am
In tribute to our beloved martyred Saint Jan Kemp, let’s all bow our heads for a few moments of silent prayer. Thirty years ago, this courageous young lady risked everything to expose the corruption and academic fraud instigated by Vince Dooley, sleazy practices that continue to this day under Mark Richt.
And now, let us all pray for Saint Jan…
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Thank you, you may now resume your normal activities.
Just Sayin
August 18th, 2012
8:45 am
@all saints
You forgot to mention that Jan Kemp exposed almost every team in the country. “remedial studies” and preferential treatment of football players was not unique to UGa. In fact, GT, FL, SC, TN,LSU,Auburn, Bama, etc. All had similar programs. UGa was never punished or convicted of any violation of NCAA rules. It was a sad day in Athens, but a great day for college football because the rules and expectations changed with this fiasco. I guess if you want to look at it in a different light….UGa was a leader in academic reform for athletes.
Virginia dog
August 18th, 2012
8:53 am
Boys ,,, I’ll say it again. Murray does not value the ball, Too many turnovers and if it is happening in practice … my coach used to say you play like you practice.
Oh yeah!
August 18th, 2012
8:55 am
It’s preseason camp, I’m not going to get too excited or too down on anything at the moment. This is the time to iron out the mistakes.
Tide is Rolling and Nothing can stop it
August 18th, 2012
9:46 am
They could cancel their season and you morons would still be claiming a National Championship!
Bama Man
August 18th, 2012
10:02 am
I’m not a hater like Tide is Rolling, so good luck this season, dogs! We’ll likely play you in Atlanta this December. RTR.
ugab
August 18th, 2012
11:06 am
Great to see CMR tell it like it is.. Good but not great!!!
Bazooka Joe
August 18th, 2012
11:07 am
SSI, doesnt matter…. we’ll still beat you.
Joe
August 18th, 2012
11:09 am
It is interesting to note that both GA kickers from last year kicked from their freshman year. I see no reason for our two freshmen kickers cannot do the same for the next four years.
SSIgator
August 18th, 2012
11:21 am
Columbia Dawg
August 17th, 2012 – 1:00 pm
SSIGATOR go worry about your sorry program in Gainesville. Your coach is an idiot
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I must confess you have got me on that one, he is a UGA grad.
Snake Plisskin
August 18th, 2012
11:22 am
No one prepares harder than Murray…No one works harder than Murray…No one is harder on Murray than Murray…still say Murray should have pulled a Russell Wilson and made some of you fan’s happy and escaped Athens…bet UF would have loved to have him enter their graduate program…would have loved to read those comments…
Ed
August 18th, 2012
12:23 pm
This is usually the time of year I start getting really pumped about UGA football, but I have to admit this schedule has kind of tempered things a little. It’s the worst, least exciting schedule I can ever remember. And I’ve been following Georgia football religiously since 1976. But it’s not the players’ fault, so GO DAWGS!
Sam
August 18th, 2012
12:30 pm
“I must confess you have got me on that one, he [Muschamp] is a UGA grad.”
Hopefully that irrelevant fact will be a small consolation to you after enduring another mediocre season, SSI. You can feel superior and suck at the same time. Sort of like Notre Dame. Or UF through the first 60 years of its football history.
DawgNole
August 18th, 2012
1:23 pm
Bama Man
August 18th, 2012
10:02 am
I’m not a hater like Tide is Rolling, so good luck this season, dogs! We’ll likely play you in Atlanta this December. RTR.
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A refreshing change from the lunacy that has become all too common from Bama bloggers.
chazzo
August 18th, 2012
2:15 pm
Players stuck around instead of going pro in order to take a shot at championships. That’s a far cry from the days when some guys pawned their SEC rings. The coaches seem to be getting after it.
Yeah, I’d say there is some good leadership, improved camaraderie, and better chemistry.
If you don’t get that you are naive, stupid, or just a troll. Of course some of you are all three.
kingdaddy
August 18th, 2012
2:28 pm
Glad to see you guys keeping it real over here…Go Dawgs…
Piney Woods Pete
August 18th, 2012
5:02 pm
UGA mandates that the penalty for athletes who are found to be using illegal drugs is to be suspended for a minimum of 10% of the games for their sport. The regular season for football is 12 games. 10% of 12 games equals 1.2 games. When Richt suspends a player for one game, that’s only 8.3%, not 10%. Assuming that UGA plays in a post-season bowl game, it’s only 7.7%.
So how does Marvelous Marky explain that away?
I know it’s UGA, where mathematical skills are very limited, but even Richt, who’s not too bright, should be able to handle a calculator.
Never mind, I forgot that Richt is a lowlife, cheating sleazebag. That explains everything.
harold
August 18th, 2012
5:06 pm
WITH SUCH A WEAK SCHEDULE UGA WILL GO 13-0.
GtDawg
August 18th, 2012
6:44 pm
Dont you mean 14-0
johnnygriffith
August 18th, 2012
7:00 pm
It’ll be the same old Richt crap this year. Ever hopeful, but not very realistic fans will foolishly think that Mark Richt is not the same Mark Richt this year. Yes he is, the same one that shockingly disappointed in the “preseason number one year” and the same one that disappointed opening last year with nosebleed loses to Boise and then to Steve Spurrier. When you know Richt for those and other disappointments, how can anyone knowledgeable about present day UGA football on Richt’s watch be surprised? Put Richt up against a dark horse, Bama in the “preseason number one year”, and Boise last year, and Auburn in the Cam Newton year, and on and on, and Richt’s a loser. This year he loses to Missouri, South Carolina, Auburn and Florida(assuming Muschamp can really coach just a little bit). And he will definitely lose in a bowl if he is matched again with another team no less than Michigan State(degree of toughness in last year’s bowl).
If you let Richt fool you this year, shame on you.
Cdpridg
August 18th, 2012
7:29 pm
Harold…you think Tenn will have to endure another 4 or 5 td beatdown at the hands of the Dawg in Athens this year….
chazzo
August 18th, 2012
9:21 pm
I suspect that since getting rid of Martinez and Fabris and shuffling others around, Richt spends less time placating coaches and putting out fires. Throw in McGarrity replacing the red panty man, and I imagine it is a much cooler place to work.
To the guy who keeps quibbling about the 1.2 games thing. Please, get over it.
chazzo
August 18th, 2012
9:23 pm
Yeah, Bama Man, great sportsmanship. You renew my faith.