Should Todd Grantham really ‘feel fine’ about the way Georgia’s defense is playing?
Tennessee receiver Zach Rogers crosses the goal line with Alec Ogletree in tow and Shawn Williams arriving too late to help. (Brant Sanderlin / AJC)
Five games into the season, Georgia’s offense is much better than most of us expected, but Todd Grantham’s defense has yet to live up to its lofty preseason reputation.
Part of that, of course, was having two to four starters suspended during the first four games.
And while the defense was back to full strength against Tennessee, the last two returnees, Alec Ogletree and Bacarri Rambo, were still a bit rusty — Rambo especially when it came to pass coverage.
And, yes, the turnovers committed by the offense and Georgia’s generally poor special teams play put the defense at a disadvantage Saturday, frequently giving the Vols a short field to work with.
So up to a point I understand why Grantham said after the game, “I feel fine about the way we played on defense.”
But I’m hoping he doesn’t really feel fine about it, because even taking those extenuating circumstances into account, Georgia’s D hasn’t looked like the veteran group they are.
The front seven too often has failed to dominate and was, for the most part, stymied by Tennessee’s veteran OL. With Jarvis Jones double-teamed and taken out of the equation much of the game, the inability of the defensive line to put much pressure on Vols QB Tyler Bray made for a long night in the secondary.
Speaking of which, pass coverage has been dicey all season, with too many busted coverages, and it was at its worst against UT. I lost count of how many times Bray was throwing to a wide-open receiver Saturday, though thankfully in a few instances he missed them.
And while the Dawgs had been tough against the run in previous games, they let Tennessee establish a rushing attack that not only opened up its offense, but provided scoring punch. Tackling also was poor throughout the Tennessee game.
The defensive nadir of the season so far came on Cordarrelle Patterson’s rambling 46-yard touchdown run in the third quarter when most of the Georgia defense had a shot at him but looked like they were moving in slow motion.
Unless the Dawgs want to keep having to depend on the offense to win shootouts like Saturday’s, in which the two teams combined for 95 points, 13 touchdowns, 46 first downs and 1,038 yards, the defense is going to have to start playing on a much higher level than we’ve seen so far.
"Gurshall" is Georgia's most dynamic running tandem in a long time. (Brant Sanderlin / AJC)
Speaking of the offense, Aaron Murray may have had a couple of lapses Saturday reminiscent of last season, but generally he’s been playing at the top of his game and making good use of a deep and talented receiver corps.
Add to that the young offensive line progressing fairly rapidly, and, most important of all, the addition of an explosive running game with the “Gurshall” tandem of Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall, and you’ve got record point production. The combination of Gurley’s shifty moves and penchant for breaking tackles and Marshall turning on the afterburners when he reaches the secondary makes for a really potent ground attack.
And then there’s Mike Bobo, who drew praise the previous couple of weeks for his more varied play calling. When Georgia’s offense was clicking against Tennessee, Bobo was at his best, deftly mixing the running and passing games.
But Bobo unfortunately reverted to Mr. Predictable in the fourth quarter when Georgia tried in vain to eat up clock with its ground game and only wound up with one first down the entire quarter. Everyone in the stadium — including, of course, the Tennessee defense — knew who was going to be getting the ball. So the Vols loaded the box and Gurley ended up mostly going nowhere.
That’s when Bobo is at his most frustrating.
The Sanford Stadium crowd did its part Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin /AJC)
A few other quick hits: I’m not sure why it took Mark Richt so long to figure out that Malcolm Mitchell was uncomfortable and indecisive as a punt or kick returner, but thankfully he finally appears to have come to that conclusion. … Murray is not an option quarterback, so let’s hope we don’t see any more plays like the pitch to Mitchell early in the game that wound up losing 10 yards. … The tight ends finally showed up in a big way as receivers, with Arthur Lynch making up for the previous week’s drop by snagging three passes for 75 yards and Jay Rome having a very nice one-handed catch where he went up high for a 21-yarder. … In addition to apparently deciding that offensive holding isn’t something they were going to call, no matter what, the inconsistent officiating crew also missed a facemask call and a horse-collar tackle. … The mostly red-clad crowd showed up early, got loud frequently and stayed until the very end. It was an absolutely electric atmosphere Between the Hedges for the first time in quite a while. … Finally, UT coach Derek Dooley sounded a bit like the Athens boy he was with his postgame assessment of the Dawgs: “We went toe-to-toe with a top 10 team that will be competing for a national championship.”
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196 comments Add your comment
ARdawg
September 30th, 2012
9:28 pm
GO DAWGS!!!!!
AUDAWG
September 30th, 2012
9:29 pm
Defense has the potential, but it’s time they start producing. I thought the days of having to score 50 points to win left with Willie M???
Avery
September 30th, 2012
9:36 pm
Who cares about defense, the UGA offense is averaging more yards per game, and more point sper game, than Cam Newton’s 2010 AUburn offense, just outscore everybody.
Auburn did get key stops in 2010 in the 4th quarter when Nick Fairley went into beastmode, but that was about it for the defense.
As long as the offense is scoring like this, who needs defense?
Avery
September 30th, 2012
9:37 pm
UGA offense is also averagin mroe yards per game rushign than Newton’s 2010 Natl Champs Aub Tigers did.
G
September 30th, 2012
9:42 pm
I thought the defense played better then it showed. Three turnovers and bad special teams play put the defense in some bad spots. I’m more concerned with why Aaron murray can’t hold onto the ball when he gets sacked..
Avery
September 30th, 2012
9:45 pm
Auburn 2010 proved you don’t need a good defense to win the SEC. Yeah, Aub had a good 4th quarter defense, but so does UGA.
And the 2012 UGA offense, is BETTER than the 2010 Auburn team.
Saban’s D had fits trying to stop Auburn in 2010. And they couldn’t. And neither could anyone else.
And no one will stop UGA’s offense in 2012.
Avery
September 30th, 2012
9:49 pm
2010 Auburn defense was 8th in scoring, and 12th in total defense.
2012 UGA defense is 7th in scoring, and 10th in total defense.
2010 Auburn offense scored 41 a game for 500 total yards of offense.
2012 UGA is scorign 48 a game, for 538 total yards of offense.
2012 UGA is BETTER than 2010 Natl Champs Auburn.
SSIgator
September 30th, 2012
9:51 pm
Nice follow-up Bill. It always helps to let some time pass so one can make a realistic evaluation of a game and hopefully critique it objectively. But please, enough about the officiating. There is not some big bad conspiracy against UGA.
Avery
September 30th, 2012
9:52 pm
2010 Natl Champs Auburn held opponents to 3.8 points average in 4th quarter scoring.
2012 UGA has held opponenets to 4.0 points average in 4th quarter scoring.
FaithfulDawg86
September 30th, 2012
9:56 pm
Bill, Exactly when did Murray have these “lapses” you mention? When a tipped pass was interecpted (key word here, tipped) and when he fumbled the ball as a result of an excellent tackle that ripped his arms off the ball (credit TN defender)? Yes, defense could have played better, but I think that was largely a result of the return of Tree and Rambo. Love having them back, but it seemed to throw the timing of the unit off. Glad we got a practice game in before SC. That said, the D needs to play much better against Shaw and Lattimore, or we will lose to SC. I have faith in Grantham to get them ready. You have to admit our offense is playing great, and I don’t understand why Murray is not more front and center in Heisman conversation. His stats are better than any other QB in the SEC and 2nd or 3rd in the country right now. Geno Smith is impressive, but they haven’t played anyone yet, and Murray guides a much more balanced attack…
Macclenny_dawg
September 30th, 2012
9:57 pm
Defense will improve when Grantham sends the blitz. The only thing to stop this offense is Bobo when he turns into conservative mode. Kinda think Grantham has been coservative also afraid he is begining to get some of Richts mindset. No killer instinct. Go Dawgs!!!GTA!!!
C from Marietta
September 30th, 2012
10:05 pm
Correct if I am wrong, but isn’t TN’s offense 2nd in the SEC?
I think TN will give some other teams fits as well.
I did notice the D played big with Herria in the game.
D will come around. TN game has been a torn in special seasons before.
They survived
Avery
September 30th, 2012
10:13 pm
We need the defense to get a little better on 3rd down conversion, and keep hlding teams to under 4 points in the 4th quarter.
That’s it.
Do what Auburn did in 2010.
Daytona Dawg
September 30th, 2012
10:16 pm
All the pieces SEEM to be there…but it’s got to all come together. Under Richt UGA hasn’t been the get-better-and-better-as-the-season-goes-on kind of team. By the third or fourth game they’re usually at their peak. Here’s hoping they get the mojo going…
There’s a lot of talent in a lot of places. When all the cylinders are hitting, this will be a very special team.
Go Dawgs!!
social circle dawg
September 30th, 2012
10:17 pm
SSIgator….he’s on this UGA Blog faster than a north florida redneck cuttin’ off a pair of Wrangler’s…..I know Florida did not play this week and you have no where else to go but…dang….you are pathetic.
AAAAA Athens Bail Bonds R Us
September 30th, 2012
10:27 pm
How many dawgs arrested today?
Port Hobbs
September 30th, 2012
10:29 pm
South Carolina 54, Georgia 24
LogicalUS
September 30th, 2012
10:38 pm
Thank heavens for Coach Bobo.
Tried to tell people but everyone had proclaimed him the savior.
Fridawg
September 30th, 2012
10:43 pm
The defense will be fine. This was game 1 with the full squad. We’ll see more blitzes which will solve the weak pass defense you mention.with the offense reliably putting up points, we have remained vanilla on defense.
IloveDawg
September 30th, 2012
10:54 pm
Agreed USC 54, Georgia 24 I hope youre right Port Holes
Flo-Ri-Duh
September 30th, 2012
11:08 pm
Malcom was noticeably absent from the game – why? He should have been in there to block for Murray on pass plays> It cost UGA when the HB whiffed on the block near UGA’s goal causing Murray to fumble. The defensive line was manhandled on running plays and never got close to sacking Bray. Good to finally see the TE’s get involved in the passing game.
Flo-Ri-Duh
September 30th, 2012
11:13 pm
Tennessee has a much better OL than S.C. to go along with better WR’s and QB. Lattimore is still a powerful runner but seems to not have quite as much speed and quickness. It usually takes 1 1/2 years to fully recover from a serious knee injury. The one vulnerable spot that S.C.’s defense has is it’s DB’s in the passing game. They have not faced a good passing team yet. Georgia MUST avoid turnovers and blunders on special teams to win this game.
Sam
September 30th, 2012
11:18 pm
I got the impression that the option run was a missed handoff and then turned into a pitch.
Grantham's The Man!
September 30th, 2012
11:36 pm
UT’s O-line did a good job,but the Officials did miss many blatant holding calls.
It’s been said before that there’s holding on every play, but when a O- Linemen get’s beat, and then grabs the rusher from behind time after time, it has to be called.
I can’t remember a single one. Atrocious!
How many games will the SEC officials decide this year?
Ogletree and Rambo knocked the rust off. Time for some better communication and continuity.
Dawgs will be ready, Georgia will beat SC, in their house, in their Biggest game ever. Go Dawgs!!!
JRW7
September 30th, 2012
11:41 pm
Someone tell CTG, that the best pass defense is the BLITZ!!!!!
west ga dawg
September 30th, 2012
11:42 pm
Don’t turnover the ball stack the box to stop lattimore and play with passion like you have something to prove….the dawgs are better because we have more weapons!
Dawgern
September 30th, 2012
11:42 pm
Bill, chill out. Tennessee did a good job executing. Grantham is fine. UT is going to be a good team next year, and hats off to the Vols for a good game.
Joey
September 30th, 2012
11:46 pm
Steve Spurrier hit the nail on the head in a comment about Ga’s defense. Georgia’s offense scores so quickly the best way to wear Ga’s defense down is long drives that keep their defense on the field. Thus less time of possession for GA’s offense. Tn had at least a seven minute difference on offense that meant the GA defense was on the field longer. Also does GA work on an offense that is designed to bring the ball away from the one yard line. They have been concerned in the past about the offense scoring in the red zone. What about the other teams red zone? We seemed to do well vs Vandy but showed no ability to do so vs TN. Two other things. Let Marshall and Gurley be themselves instead of them becoming Gurshall and continuing the search for the next Walker which will never exist. Another thing. With Malcome and Samuel and the fullbacks available. Why not have some jumbo package to pound the middle of the line when we have to come out off the goal line. Those two freshmen are fantastic. Do not run either one in the ground. Do you suppose a fresh back would have been great in the fourth quarter or were we still predictable and continue to be in a shell to make a conservative effort to keep the ball moving. I suppose we became predictable with a possibly beat up back. Maybe that is one reason Marshall went the distance. I know he fumbled down close but the point is keep them fresh. There was no reason for Malcomb not to be in their running in the middle to come out off the goal line if that was what they were going to call. Whatever it may take GA needs some way some offense to move the ball off the goalline.
GaDawgsEmOut2012
September 30th, 2012
11:51 pm
Tenn fans saw the vols play the best game they’ll play all yr. That team will upset one of the teams they’ll play down the line. Dawgs special teams must improve though, and I cant beleive m.mitchell was used the way he was… not very effective would like to see him back on defense to defend those big wr’s. hopefully the defense can play better against the run, and find that chemistry we saw against vandy with ”tree” rambo back in the mix. A.ogltree almost made a pick on that tip, just a lil slow. that’ll change soon, good to have the team hitting on almost all cylinders going into this biggest rival of the Dawgs now.
GaDawgsEmOut2012
October 1st, 2012
12:00 am
Joey, i agree to an to disagree. when you have 2rb’s it cuts down on the overall workload for both. remember these are freshman doing this… Both Gurley/Marshal have different skill sets, thats why this duo is sooo lethal, another kid thats a freshman that needs to get the ball more is Jay Rome. Thats kids gonna be very special, he’s huge and physical but has quick feet along with hands that’re a magnet to the pigskin! lots of potential yet to be tapped into, and its time we’ll see more of these youngpups stepup and make a memorable season we havent seen awhile in these parts.
BullDawg Nation is fulltime
October 1st, 2012
12:11 am
your either all in or your just a part timer bandwagon fan. bobo and richt fully understand alot better than you what they have on this team. Let the season play out and you’ll be fulltime believers again. #BullDawgNationFaithful
Ed
October 1st, 2012
12:24 am
“Should Todd Grantham really ‘feel fine’ about the way Georgia’s defense is playing?”
No, he should be worried as hell. Receivers seem to get open easily on our corners, the middle of the defense is soft despite having a 350 pounder in the middle, and the pass rush is very inconsistent. And we are near the bottom in the SEC in most defensive categories. And South Carolina and Florida are coming up. We should all be worried.
Give Credit!
October 1st, 2012
12:30 am
Give credit to the TN OL. They played outstanding and had a lot to do with the struggles of UGA’s DL. Think the D will improve next week now that ‘Tree and Rambo are back and got a game in. Plus TN has some weapons with their skill players.
As for Bobo, I just don’t get the playcalling in the 4th quarter. TN hadn’t stopped the offense all day and the defense was struggling to stop TN’s O. Keep scoring until the clock runs out PLEASE!
Ed
October 1st, 2012
12:31 am
Avery, the offense is playing great but there’s no way Georgia is going to run up and down the field on teams like South Carolina, Florida, and if we are able to get there, Alabama or LSU in the SECCG. To answer your question – WE do. Fast.
Tom, Tom The Atom Bomb
October 1st, 2012
12:43 am
Booboo really is predictable. A opposition can load their defence up when he goes into the 4th quater mode of running up the middle into the defencive strength three times, then punt, then hold on and pray…I wish for Christmas, Booboo would be replaced with fresh thinking in the booth…..
Ty
October 1st, 2012
1:10 am
When GA goes into the safe play calling mode they go away from their personality and the defense stuffs the plays because of the predictability of the offense coming off the goal line.
Icedawg
October 1st, 2012
1:25 am
What’s Grantham really going to say? Just what he said. But everyone knows that the Dawgs’ D has been a disappointment so far. Yes we’ve won games but the D has not really performed up to expectation. It won’t remain in the top 5 or10 for long unless it ramps up its game.
Hugh
October 1st, 2012
4:31 am
Wanna know why this talented bunch is the underdog in Columbia? Coaching. When in doubt, always go with the well coached team. Maybe the UT game did what UGA’s coaches have failed to do – get Aaron to protect the ball.
sc fan
October 1st, 2012
6:23 am
you guys whine about your team too much. can they get better? sure . so can everyone!
sc fan
October 1st, 2012
6:23 am
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ZinoDawg
October 1st, 2012
6:27 am
What bothers me is how pathetic we looked in the 4th quarter on both sides of the ball. If Bray doesn’t give it away the Vols win.
We need to stop Lattimore and Shaw from running and make the chickens beat us thru the air.
Ed
October 1st, 2012
7:13 am
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! When we have the lead in the 4th quarter in the future, dont stop doing what has gotten you 51 points in 3 quarters. We are so predictable with the lead. It will backfire! We need 60 minutes of the same unless we are up 30.
papadawg
October 1st, 2012
7:25 am
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DC Dirty Bird
October 1st, 2012
7:32 am
Zino, we had at least two takeaways in the 4th. I don’t call that pathetic. The defense’s job is to get stops, turnovers are stops aren’t they?
Looking at the game within the game, here is what concerned me. Lack of pressure from the opposite edge and interior given that both Jarvis and Big John were consistently doubled. Branden Smith getting beat one on one with no safety help (TN has the best WR combo in the SEC). Lack of a screen game with the fastest RB in the SEC (Marshall).
DC Dirty Bird
October 1st, 2012
7:46 am
Ed, we did it up 27-10 and it sapped all of our offensive momentum. Bobo seems to not be able to call “conservative” pass plays or plays where he can trust his RS Junior to not throw a pick in. It doesn’t suprise me though. The CMR/Bobo regime has always trusted their play-calling ability over any player. I just wish they would trust their ability to coach the player to make the play….then again…maybe that’s their concern….
jdatl
October 1st, 2012
8:03 am
The defense is terrible. Period. Play like that, and we’ll lose at SC. The defensive line is not creative in getting off blocks. Ogletree should have been ready but wasn’t. Secondary was terrible and STEVE’s coming to town. Every time we are in this situation, Georgia chokes.
Minnesota Dawg
October 1st, 2012
8:03 am
Good teams always find a way to win. You always have a couple of tests during the season. We need to wait until they play South Carolina to assess how good they are.
RunninWithTheDawgs
October 1st, 2012
8:09 am
Dooley has done a great job with the Tenn. offense. They have great talent and he’s obviously got them fired up. I’m just happy the Dawgs were able to stay ahead of them. It might not have turned out so well had the game been in Knoxville.
Buh bye to the dawgs
October 1st, 2012
8:11 am
USC 45, UGA 27
Sleepless in Greenville
October 1st, 2012
8:18 am
South Carolina 45, Georgia 34
The Evil Genius takes three in a row over the hapless dawgs, a clear triumph of good over mediocre.
How much longer will the alumni and fans continue to suffer under the 3rd rate coaching of Richt, Bozo, and Grantham?
RunninWithTheDawgs
October 1st, 2012
8:26 am
Dawgs — 31 S.C. — 30
mike addington
October 1st, 2012
8:49 am
When I saw Tenn running the ball up the middle in the first quarter, I became concerned. They were getting three or four yards every carry until late in game. very concerned about that
yep
October 1st, 2012
9:05 am
I think with Ogletree and Rambo coming back and moving people around it just didn’t quite come together for the defense. But they got a game under their belts and some practice this week so they should be clicking on all cylinders against South Carolina. Plus, I’m not sure it South Carolina’s offense is as good as Tennessee’s.
Dawg 95
October 1st, 2012
9:21 am
So now it’s Grantham and Bobo? Not a QB who makes HUGE mistakes seemingly every time we’re rolling against a real opponent. Not a senior DB (Smith) who has NEVER challenged anyone at the line of scrimmage. And that’s just to name two. Seriously, Bill? And this is insightful blogging?
Can we trade Bill for the Tech blogger – at least he’s intelligent.
robodawg
October 1st, 2012
9:22 am
Yup, the offensive predictability put us in danger. Run, run, throw, punt. It’s easier to stop the run if that’s what you’re betting we’ll do. Same with our next to last first half possession: 1st down on the 20 with 2 minutes to go, perfect place to run a 2 minute offense, but they guessed run, blew up the play in the backfield and forced a fumble.
Overall, we can’t allow ourselves to get shell shocked like that and keep winning. Gotta stay in control and stay aggressive.
DIT
October 1st, 2012
9:23 am
@mike addington – I agree! Imagine now Latimore getting big holes between the tackles!! If that is not fixed we are in for a long day. I also agree on the fact that SC offense is not as good as UT’s. Still, with Latimore in the backfield and the way UT ran against us there is much concern.
robodawg
October 1st, 2012
9:24 am
I don’t remember a single holding call in this game. Can that be right?
If it happened
October 1st, 2012
9:28 am
If UGA won the SEC CG and had the 5th or 6th best D in the conference, statistically, I would be elated.
Go Dogs
NCDawg
October 1st, 2012
9:31 am
Do you really think Grantham would say publicly, before a BIG game, what he really thinks about how his guys are performing? If he did he would need to be fired. I am sure those buys are going to be getting the rough side of his tongue all week. I think the problem is our NG’s. Sure they are taking up blockers but they are getting moved around as well. Tenn did a great job of hiding their holding as well. I can’t tell you how many times I saw jerseys stretched out behind our guys on the edge when they got around their guy. I saw at least 2 or 3 bearhugs in the middle when they were running the ball up the gut. I don’t know why those weren’t called. Either way the defense needs to shore it up in the middle. They were out of their running lanes alot. Maybe it they were concentrating too heavily on the pass rush. However, when it really mattered the pass coverage stepped up and made Bray pay for less than perfect throws. Florida couldn’t cover those guys either until Bray threw in the towel late in the 3rd quarter. Minus our gaffes this is a 4 TD win or more. I’m sure Grantham isn’t telling his guys that they are doing fine. No way.
BTW UGA wins Sat. We can beat USC and we will do it on the ground. USC gave up big plays to Vandy in the passing game folks. They will try to grind it on us and cover up their lack of explosiveness in the passing game. We have to jump on them early and I think we will. We’ll see if Shaw can really throw the ball or not.
mark
October 1st, 2012
9:43 am
Protect the football and we win…simple. Go Dawgs.
Mtn Dawg
October 1st, 2012
9:48 am
UGA 45 SC 30
DC Dirty Bird
October 1st, 2012
9:50 am
DIT and mike addington
Let’s be totally clear….SC does not have two NFL-leve talent WR’s nor do they have a 6-6 future 1st round pick QB. As such, I think we’ll be playing more run defense with Shawne Williams in the box than we did against TN. SC’s offense, while effective, is simple; zone read and option for Shaw and Lattimore with dink and dunk passes from Shaw. Missouri. If our offense takes care of the ball, we should have not trouble preventing big points from getting put on the board.
BP85
October 1st, 2012
10:07 am
In regard to, “Cordarrelle Patterson’s rambling 46-yard touchdown run in the third quarter when most of the Georgia defense had a shot at him but looked like they were moving in slow motion.” Rambo was blatently blocked in the back at about the 15-20 yard line and was going to have a clear shot at him. A ref came in and threw a late flag at the very spot and for some reason they waved off the flag.
Hatfieldgeoff
October 1st, 2012
10:14 am
Taking Mitchell off of punt returns is a move that should have been done sooner. He has made a number of errors seemingly because he wanted to make big play where they just didn’t have a chance. The debacle that was the last 6 minutes of the first half all started when Mitchell failed to come up and field a punt and allowed it to be downed at the 1. This loss of field position led to first Tenn offensive touchdown. Mitchell is a great player but he has to let the game come to him. I hope the defensive effort was due to fatigue as well as the turnover. We scored on one play (the 75 yard run) then 3 plans on Gurley’s long run. then the turnover gave Tenn Short field. We just didn’t run that many plays even though we were dominating on the scoreboard.
nobody
October 1st, 2012
10:16 am
Throughout the TN game I was never comfortable….I had the feeling we were always playing not to lose rather than playing to win… in fairness to our QB we cannot tie his hands late in the game and then criticize his play?….in all fairness, had #17 not dropped a pass that hit him square between the numbers, we would have run out the clock and there would have been no need for late game heroics….but I am not critizing #17….he’s just a kid, and drops happen …. but honestly, why does Mitchell not start?…he has great hands….by playing him both ways, he cannot get any rhythm….what a waste of talent that he is not be better utilized….
Shaky max
October 1st, 2012
10:21 am
Let’s put this in perpective. All the consternation and wailing about the
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orlandodawg
October 1st, 2012
10:29 am
Tightenup D, and hold the ball Murry and we will win by 17 points! Maybe 21 if the receivers catch like Sat. They were outstanding, only drop was TK but he made up for it…. Go Dawgs!
Visions of Willie
October 1st, 2012
10:29 am
Todd Grantham, Third choice coach and Third Rate coach. He hasnt stopped the big offenses. Mike Blozo again went conservative and Richt continues to wonder why. Seems like Richt would know that it should be a priority to correct the same ole same ole. I mean he hasnt figured it out yet and we (UGA) pay him millions?
Shaky max
October 1st, 2012
10:31 am
All the consternation and wailing about the failure of the defense is meaningless unless put into perpective. More than than likely the defense was slightly overrated at the beginning of season (as anyone who watched the 4th quarters of the SC, LSU, and Mich. St. Game last season will contest.)
Tenn ran 85 plays and John Jenkins and Geathers were playing in way, way to many. Tenn’s hurry up in the 4th quarter kept
dawgfacedboy
October 1st, 2012
10:34 am
They ran the ball 6 times in a row before Murray fumbled. Even Danielson told them to turn the page. I think Spurrier is right: UGA has a tendency to score quick, leaving the D very little time to rest. Shaw’s ability to run and throw the ball 60 yds could give us fits. Maybe I had too many Bud’s but our pass rush seems non existent.
Visions of Willie
October 1st, 2012
10:37 am
When was the last time Richt really put a team away? I think it was when he had Donnan players….
pop
October 1st, 2012
10:39 am
fix the defense line put ray drew at defensive end aubrey jones cant run fast enough to put pressure on the qb put freshman jenkins in vassers place then u would see a lot better defense the dawg nation has spoke
UGA Insider
October 1st, 2012
10:39 am
If not for special teams this game was a blow-out. Do we not have one player who ever returned punts in high-school? Also, CMR needs to go down to the soccer fields today and find someone who can kick a football 70 yards. Not that difficult folks. I can kick it 40 or 50 and I am 35.
pop
October 1st, 2012
10:46 am
fix the defensive front put ray drew in aubrey jones place he cant run fast enough to sack the qb then u would have more pressure up front then put freshman jenkins in vassers place then u would have a very good defense the dawg nation has spoken
Visions of Willie
October 1st, 2012
10:54 am
Fix the coaching…. We are gonna need it against Spurrier!
Talk about bad officiating...
October 1st, 2012
11:03 am
Enter your comments here
Dawg Tired
October 1st, 2012
11:04 am
Murray has to protect the ball better. He was not hit that hard on the fumble play. Wrap that baby up with both hands and hit the deck. Especially with the lead.
Dawg Tired
October 1st, 2012
11:08 am
Lack of pressure on Bray was disturbing. Conner Shaw is actually much more accurate than Bray even though his arm strength is not in the same neighborhood. If Shaw has time, he will pick us apart. Must pressure QB. Certainly worth considering trying some new faces up front. C Wash is basically mailing it in. Get him out of there unless he wants to play. It seems like he’s still mad about his friend IC being dismissed from the team. Fine. Let him pout on the bench.
Shaky max
October 1st, 2012
11:10 am
All the consternation and wailing about the failure of the defense is meaningless unless put into perpective. More than likely the defense was slightly overrated at the beginning of season (as anyone who watched the 4th quarters of the SC, LSU, and Mich. St. Game last season will contest.)
Tenn ran 85 plays and John Jenkins and Geathers were playing in way, way to many (remember, those two haven’t had to play much in the 4th quarter. Gratham may need to give them longer blows during quarters1 through 3.) Tenn’s hurry up in the 4th quarter kept GA from subbing and, in my opinion, was the reason Neal was able to cut us up. The offense needed to man up and didn’t .
I’m a harsh critic of Bobo although his play calling has improved this season with the exception of this 4th quarter. When it’s close he seems to lose confidence in his offense and reverts to his old self.
I was in Neyland stadium in 1980 at Hershel’s historic debut and all the subsequent adoration. Lost in this hoopla was the fact the game hinged on Ga forcing a fumble at their own 2 with less than 2 minutes in the game. Without that turnover, no national championship. In the long run turnover ratio decide games, we won against Tenn, let’s hope we do so against SC.
To the Ogletree critics, the guy led the team in tackles and had an assist on interception. Give the guy a break!
Alum2012
October 1st, 2012
11:20 am
I agree with you on the blown coverage assessment Bill, but you have to admit, the refs weren’t calling holding on Tenn’s offense, and they were holding all night. With fair play calling, the D would have been monstrous.
That being said, we shouldn’t have put ourselves in a position where the refs could have blown the game for us.
Also, the Offense and Special teams put the D in some horrible situations during the game.
Jon Fabris
October 1st, 2012
11:24 am
Miss me yet?
Newnandawg
October 1st, 2012
11:29 am
Hope we win in Columbia, but the performance at home against this sad sack UT team was not inspiring.
nobody
October 1st, 2012
11:41 am
Question: why is Tree not an OLB and Herrera the ILB….with Tree and JJ @ OLBs, would not our corner rush be a whole lot more effective….as Tree is not a natural LB and Herrera is, a switch might enable him to help our big down linemen stop the runs between the tackles a little more effectively
Minnesota Dawg
October 1st, 2012
11:47 am
This Bulldogs defense looks alot like a girl pretending to be hard to get, some of my boyfriends also play that game tee.
Jon Fabris
October 1st, 2012
11:49 am
Minny Dawg, I also lie Crazy Charlies gay bar downtown, as well as the site Gayties.com Let’s meet this wekend, cutie. Dont you just love the really tight pants on college football players.
Minnesota Dawg
October 1st, 2012
11:51 am
You’re a rant..I come here for the cute guys on the site, as well as the fact Im a frontrunner fan, since My state hasnt had a winner in anything for decades now. Also love the Atlanta Waffle houses and hot guys that Serve..
DC Dirty Bird
October 1st, 2012
11:52 am
Conner Shaw vs Tyler Bray is like Chad Pennington vs Eli Manning. Sure he completes a higher percentage of his passes, but which one is more likely to beat you with his arm.
I have to say, the state of GA has some of the worst fans that I’ve ever been exposed to. I’ve never seen so many find so many ways to denegrate the the Hawks, Bulldogs, Falcons, or Braves. Does a team have to be perfect for the fans to get behind it and support it 100% in a POSITIVE manner?
DC Dirty Bird
October 1st, 2012
11:55 am
All these comments are making me hot and horny now.
Dawgsatl1
October 1st, 2012
11:55 am
They played fine to me plus 21 came off turnovers so back off the d.yall not gon be happy until they lose 1 then you can really talk crap about the dawgs.a win is a win no game is perfect and the vols played tough.good job ga dawgs
Dawgsat/1
October 1st, 2012
11:57 am
Yummy Yummy yummy, I like white guys swallowing in my tummy.
Newnandawg
October 1st, 2012
11:58 am
Ruff Ruff, Woof Woof, Im in heat now.
Whiskey Breath
October 1st, 2012
11:59 am
Who cares about the defense, the offense scored a bunch of points?
The offense has always scored a lot of points, until you play a decent team.
Then the defense determines if you lose or win.
Lack of appreciation for defense has always made Ga close, but no
championships.
Whiskey Breath
October 1st, 2012
12:01 pm
Have to leave for awhile, my man came home and wants me to make him a quiche, and have a Nooner whoopieeeeee
Desert Fox
October 1st, 2012
12:04 pm
Wonder what officiating crew will do sc-ga game? Lots of calls were missed in the TN game. Can we expect the same?
Bill’s column said what had to be said. Bottom line: To beat SC you better do just that, BEAT ‘EM!! Score quick and often. Less chance Murray has to throw int’s and fumble. Likewise, Bobo gets too conservative after a Murray miscue. Special teams and D bring their best game of the season. Get some TO’s and capitalize on them and for pete’s sake, make the PAT’s!!! Allow Spurrier to get the upper hand and its all over.
Whiskey Breath
October 1st, 2012
12:14 pm
Pretty funny Whiskey Breath number 2. Now I have admirers and imitators?
Oh Yea!
AirForce1
October 1st, 2012
12:30 pm
Dawgs must play smart, shut down Lattimore…in the second half, Special Teams must be Special, Mr. Murray…you need to tuck and run (you are fast) instead of taking sacks and/or fumbling. Oh yeah…take some risks!
G-Dawg
October 1st, 2012
12:31 pm
Dawgs defense matches up much better to USCe offense…compared to Tenn offense. Theres no other team in the SEC who can throw the ball as well as Tenn.
Bray was really on point with his passes.,,there were some INTs barely missed by Dawgs defense…took an incredible throw by Bray to make those completion. Including one goal line TD (Ogletree just missed it).
Dawgs dline needs to work on getting off cut blocks.
And officials blew some blantant holding calls at pivotal moments in the game…on some of Tenn’s big 3rd down conversions.
Wooten dropped two game changing passes.
Rambo needs to get his head in the game. He wasnt even watching the play on Tenn last TD run. MM is trying to hard to make a play on special teams, and contributing to the mistakes…leading to bad field position.
Whats so hard about kicking a PAT?
Tenn made adjustments to the RB sweep plays, but Bobo didnt make any adjustments…aka bootlegs.
Tenn came out and played good ball despite the big first quarter.
Still not impressed with the SECw this year…all teams look very beatable with the right preparation.
Dawg_Mike
October 1st, 2012
1:08 pm
USCe 17
UGA 24
ugab
October 1st, 2012
1:28 pm
Enter your comments here
LOYAL DAWG
October 1st, 2012
1:30 pm
I honest ly don’t get why we as a fanbase wanna get so crazy over the Tenn game. I hope that the players are over it. We can win the next 9 games 51-44 and I wouldn’t care. Survive and advance in college football. Sometimes the teams that we assume are “easy” on your schedule based off last years results, are really not that easy. I guess our schedule isn’t so much of a cakewalk after all.
ugab
October 1st, 2012
1:36 pm
The vols OL was a very good one, even when they were holding. I think the coach TG was more worried about giving up the big pass play. Blitzing was working at the end of the game. Bray tends to make mistakes when he is pressured.
SC is going to be an even bigger test.
Dirty Dawg
October 1st, 2012
1:41 pm
Hey Sleepless, why don’t you just doze on back off – sorta like Rip Van Winkle – then when you wake up in 20 years or so, some of us will be dead and won’t have had to endure you for the rest of our lives.
G-Dawg
October 1st, 2012
1:43 pm
http://www.macon.com/2012/09/29/2195488/uga-vs-tennessee.html
Holding!!
G-Dawg
October 1st, 2012
1:44 pm
Photo 8..i think!! LOL
Fair n Balanced
October 1st, 2012
1:56 pm
Grantham better worry about the defense! They stink and he knows it and there is no excuse for it!
Pitbull
October 1st, 2012
2:07 pm
Do not blame the D.
When the Offense throws a pick 6 and then the QB gets blindsided due to a missed block both inside the team’s 20 yard line then that is 14 points the Offense has given up.
When your running back fumbles deep in UGA territory that is 7 points on the Offense.
When the punt returner / kick off returner step out at the one yard line and puts your D in that position then that is 7 points.
Take away 28 points given to the Vols by the Offense and Special teams and our D really gave up 16 points to a strong Vols passing team that just got inspired by the fumbles, interception, and bone headed special teams play.
AltamahaDawg
October 1st, 2012
2:51 pm
We will not see a better passing team all he year and the defense did fine.
BTW, what game were you people at? Murray has passing it deep down the field well into the 4th quarter. It wasnt till about 1:25 left that we went into the predictable clock control. Thats what you would do as well. Gratuitus grumbling.
AltamahaDawg
October 1st, 2012
2:53 pm
AND Tn had no timeouts left at that point.
Rooster
October 1st, 2012
2:54 pm
USC 35
UGA 21
Stiffneck
October 1st, 2012
3:07 pm
Bill, Grantham should not feel fine. Other than his pay increase ( which I’m sure makes him feel good ) this Defense ( from Buffalo to Tenn. ) has stopped nobody this season. Tired of excuses.
AltamahaDawg
October 1st, 2012
3:07 pm
SC doesn’t have nearly the passing game that TN has. Not the qb, not the wr, not the oline.
Rooster
October 1st, 2012
3:13 pm
UGA’s first five opponents have a combined record of 9-14 . That should raise a big red flag for that #5 ranking. The mutts have yet to beat a ranked team. Sounds like a cupcake schedule to me.
WDE
October 1st, 2012
3:22 pm
Rooster cupcakes really ?? We pounded a Vandy team that should have beaten your bunch and we beat Mizzou by the same 21 point margin your bunch did… also Bill after 5 games last year what was our D ranked? I think we are much better right now on D than this time last year and we have 2 less losses…but this weekend will really show us where we are .
Rooster
October 1st, 2012
3:28 pm
Thats correct. This weekend will show UGA where they really belong.
Gary
October 1st, 2012
3:41 pm
I will say, if Teenessee had not thrown behind his receivers on about 5 plays in the first half that would not have beena W. Those guys were wide open on full sprints across the field and the Ball just went behind them. I am not feeling good abut SC or Florida. 10 & 2 with and another outback bowl would be dissappointing after this start.
CubanDawg
October 1st, 2012
3:46 pm
@ Rooster “UGA’s first five opponents have a combined record of 9-14 . That should raise a big red flag for that #5 ranking. The mutts have yet to beat a ranked team. Sounds like a cupcake schedule to me.”
WOW, the chickens opponents have a combined record of 8-15, what kind of flag do you want to raise there genius?
Stiffneck
October 1st, 2012
3:49 pm
Enter your comments here
'94 UGA Alumnus
October 1st, 2012
4:09 pm
I love the overconfidence being shown by USC fans and other Dawg haters. I’m not guaranteeing a win, but we will not be blown out and will be in the game.
Hobie Jones
October 1st, 2012
4:17 pm
Bill – Get a resume together and send it to Greg McGarity. You should be a coach. On second thought you are the PERFECT fan. You know precisely what should have been done AFTER the fact.
'94 UGA Alumnus
October 1st, 2012
4:31 pm
From Rooster: “Thats correct. This weekend will show UGA where they really belong.”
I agree Rooster. It will show that we belong with the elite.
Visions Of Willie
October 1st, 2012
4:31 pm
Its time to fire that overrated D-line coach and recruiter Rodney Garner. Vols mandhandled our guys throughout the entire game. Jarvis Jones was doubled and even trippled team while nobody else would step up to get to Bray even with those guys holding. Spurrier is licking his chops about right now.
All the Hoopla
October 1st, 2012
4:40 pm
So much for all the Heisman hype for Jarvis Jones cuz it went out the window this past weekend. All The national champoinship talk for UGA goes out the window this weekend in Columbia. Ho hum same ole Georgia…..
sc fan
October 1st, 2012
4:50 pm
New sign at Sanford Stadium. “Georgia Football, When all is said and done, there is a lot more said than done.”
tell me again
October 1st, 2012
4:59 pm
We should have and would have put an ass whoopin on the cickens last year. We’re better this year and if Murray will just hold on to the ball it will be a runaway. They have an avg. QB, we have a very good one. They have Lattimore, we have Lattimore times two. They have a good defense and so do we. Game to the Dawgs by 17 or better. And if Shaw tries to run the ball he will a ‘TREE fall on him!
tell me again
October 1st, 2012
5:01 pm
Tenn. Has 5 O lineman that will probably be in the NFL. SC doesn’t. Watch the difference this week.
All the Hoopla
October 1st, 2012
5:25 pm
Murray wont beat a ranked team again this weekend… Bank on it!
Huh?
October 1st, 2012
5:41 pm
Until UGA shores up it’s defense, it won’t be playing for a NC. Fans can talk about turnovers (TN had more than UGA did), but the defensve line is being manhandled and the dbacks look lost at times. Sure, if your offense is scoring, then things tend to work out in the end anyway…but if UGA comes up against a team with a defense that can give Murray and Co trouble (it hasn’t yet but will), outscoring the opponent will not work.
Add to that the special teams issues, and the SC and FL games look a bit scary. Don’t get me wrong, UGA is a good team, but need to get 2 of the 3 phases of the game straightened out to be a great team.
Mobile Dawg
October 1st, 2012
6:09 pm
Huh, as a Dawg fan that’s not on the kool aid, about all I can do is groan and wonder what could be. I watched Saban rip his guys against Ole Miss as he wasn’t satisfied with the way they were playing. Richt IMO was just happy to get out with an ugly win. We’re lucky we got out with a W with all the mistakes. Hopefully we come out a little more focused against USC, else we might be embarassed.
JWOOD
October 1st, 2012
8:09 pm
I’m glad you’re calling out the no calls on holding. I think special teams, turnovers and the officiating crew made the defense look a LOT worse than it really played. Also, lets give the D some credit for those dropped balls and missed passes by Bray and his receivers. He missed because he had to hurry up and receivers dropped because the ball was delivered too early or in a weird spot. That’s the pass rush even if they don’t get credit or a sack.
Strat Cat Dawg
October 1st, 2012
8:10 pm
The defense has excuses for underperforming (no point in repeating what’s already been said) but the time for excuses is over and we’d better perform. I expect this to happen against SC as a result of being at full strength and having our defensive players ready, leading to a UGA win. It will boil down to stopping Lattimore early and building a 10-14 point lead, so SC will have to pass and leave themselves open to turnovers. The other key is being able to run against their strong D line, perhaps by completing some play action passes early, then mixing it up effectively. Speculative? Isn’t that what we all do?
JumpDawg
October 1st, 2012
8:20 pm
Can’t believe it, but the truest comment above comes from a Game Chicken:
sc fan
October 1st, 2012
6:23 am
you guys whine about your team too much. can they get better? sure . so can everyone!
ARdawg
October 1st, 2012
8:35 pm
*YAWN* Is there a bonehead 4 states in any direction that hasn’t posted on this thread? Or is this just the same Tech trolls?
PonGT
October 1st, 2012
9:37 pm
Spot on, old friend. The quick scoring of the offense left the defense on the field way too long, but that can be remedied by less predictability when the D needs a rest or the TEAM needs to run out the clock. Three ‘3 and out’ in a row is definitely on the OC. Got to come up with a fourth quarter offense that works the clock and rests the D.
Go Dawgs.
The D
October 1st, 2012
9:49 pm
Bill,
You hit the nail on the head. Many times the defense wasn’t close to being ready when TN snapped the ball. Lots of effort, but more confusion. Coach responsibility to keep players ready.
Huh?
October 1st, 2012
10:33 pm
@ The D…add to that the fact that everybody knows that TN is a no-huddle hurry up team. Their goal is to run 100 plays per game. If you don’t know that, and don’t prepare your team for it, then somebody needs to answer for it.
Tide is Rolling and Nothing can stop it
October 1st, 2012
10:55 pm
idiots…
Steve Spurier
October 1st, 2012
11:16 pm
Come on people, relax. Your defense is playing great!
jocrazy
October 1st, 2012
11:33 pm
how many points does it take before bobo and murry get respect.
SSIgator
October 1st, 2012
11:52 pm
ARdawg -
Let me send you a real map since you must be relying on Apple for that kind of info – when it arrives you will see that the are only three states to the east of GA – and that is being generous if you are counting that part of FL in you equation.
kaepernickdawg
October 2nd, 2012
2:35 am
D will be ok. Scar doesnt have nuff Off for the Dogs!
HOP
October 2nd, 2012
5:39 am
the defense came through when it had to at the end of the game.
special teams are not very special and cause us to lose a 27-10 lead in the first half.
defense will be ready against the chickens and they will stop the running game of usc.
offense will need to get murray more out of the pocket since the dline has some very tall
lineman. the key is our ability to run and to stop the run as well.
dawgs win 24-10.
RDog
October 2nd, 2012
5:51 am
Against UT, Ga’s D was just flat and overconfident. Against Usc, the D will light it up and shut down sc’s overrated offense, with a bunch of sacks and INTs—take it to the bank.
AltamahaDawg
October 2nd, 2012
8:26 am
How did the special team cause us to lose the lead? none of those (TN) points were on the special team mistakes.
Columbus Dawg
October 2nd, 2012
8:34 am
The turnovers were the face of this game. If not for the three easy scores given to the Vols, the game’s pace would not have been what it was. College Football is about momentum, and if good things happen to an underdog in a particular game, it gives the underdog faith that it can capitalize and use them towards an upset. The Vols are not Ole Miss, or Kentucky which are teams that you can spot points and easily overcome them. Tennessee is a proud program, that I personally have never seen quit in a game against the Dawgs, no matter which way it’s going. Hopefully Murray has his turnovers behind him, and yes, I DO believe Georgia can run on SC. Crowell had a decent game against them last year, and it only stands to reason that the improved run game from Athens will do even better. You can tell that Gurley loves the big games, and is the kind of player that Erk would say “Will rise to the occasion”!!!!!
AltamahaDawg
October 2nd, 2012
8:41 am
Hopefully the occurances of turnover is off of Murray for a while. . But on a tipped ball, that’s just up for grabs. We intercepted one too off of a tip. And he absolutely need to tuck the ball better when hit, But thats if he sees it. When your right guard lets a blitzing LB take a full speed shot at him, stuff happens. That was certainly not one of those attempts to make some play while falling backwards fumbles from last year.
AltamahaDawg
October 2nd, 2012
8:54 am
Wow Mobile, Glass half empty much? I would see it the other way. We won that game. Period. WE are not the lucky ones. TN is as lucky as it gets that we did hand them the ball a few times to even keep it close.
It’s not “luck” if you give away point and make it difficult on yourself But then find a way to win, as you should. That’s actually the opposite of luck isn’t it?
Personally I was very glad to see our team be able to overcome some setback. We lost those games in recent years. That is a sign of mature players, and good coaching IMO.
Yea, I know, I know. BUT Nick Saban……..
Mountain DAWG
October 2nd, 2012
9:07 am
UGA 40 USC 30.
Columbus Dawg
October 2nd, 2012
9:17 am
AltamahaDawg, good points, and I think it may have needed to happen just to raise his awareness, and it probably did. There is no way anyone can convince me that SC wins this game without being given something. The Dawgs know what is on the line. They knew what was on the line with the Vols, but I think were taken back by the outstanding line play of Tennessee. This was probably exactly the kind of game the Dawgs needed going into Columbia. Tree will be a big help on Lattimore. Jarvis will be back, will harass Shaw all night. Hate to say it ,but Clowney may do the same to Murray. RUN the ball!!!
McDawg
October 2nd, 2012
9:22 am
the pile was moving forward not backwards in the second half–no energy
LawDawg
October 2nd, 2012
10:22 am
The reason I am not overly concerned about the D: We had the same defensive personnel for games 1-2; a different set of personnel for games 3-4, and a different set of personnel for game 5. The trends show we need a full game with the defensive players to gel.
To wit:
Our first game, the defense was mediocre; the second game with the same group, we were much better against a decent Mizzou offense.
Third game, we get back two starters, the defense looks mediocre; the next game with the same group, we hold Vandy to 3.
Fifth game, we get back two starters and the defense looks…well…terrible; if trends continue, having the same group together for the next game should show marked improvement.
bubba4dawgs
October 2nd, 2012
10:44 am
Hey Sleepless in Greenville, you need to get some sleep…smokin too many weeds! The DAWGS are on a mission and know that every game counts. They will go into Columbia with fire in their eyes. If you’re just a DAWG hater, get on another blog. GO DAWGS!!
Pete
October 2nd, 2012
12:15 pm
Grantham is way over-rated.
Columbus Dawg
October 2nd, 2012
12:20 pm
Glad to finally find a ga-y Bulldogs site to talk football and meet guys Im 33, brown hair, green eyes, Italian and Irish, and a bottom.
Pete
October 2nd, 2012
12:21 pm
Columbus, Go to Gresham Park on the weekend, lots of guys like us there cruising.
bubba4dawgs
October 2nd, 2012
12:23 pm
When this site says “Show all” is it alright for me to leave Something on, I have a cold today. Just asking.
LawDawg
October 2nd, 2012
12:24 pm
Sure, It took my six times to finally pass the bar. Im in recovery, ho
LawDawg
October 2nd, 2012
12:25 pm
Anyone else really watch college football to look at the really tight pants on those fellas.
Pete
October 2nd, 2012
12:26 pm
The Dawgs defense is as secure as the Maginot Line, go figure that one out.
Crimson Timmson
October 2nd, 2012
12:27 pm
Caint wait to meet the puppies, and that defense lol
chazzo
October 2nd, 2012
1:00 pm
check
Mark Richt
October 2nd, 2012
1:40 pm
Being perfect is not about that scoreboard out there. It’s not about winning. It’s about you and your relationship with yourself, your family and your friends. Being perfect is about being able to look your friends in the eye and know that you didnt let them down because you told them the truth. And that truth is you did everything you could. There wasnt one more thing you could’ve done. Can you live in that moment as best you can, with clear eyes, and love in your heart, with joy in your heart? If you can do that gentleman – you’re perfect!
Love & kisses,
Mark
UGAlawgrad
October 2nd, 2012
1:45 pm
omg…..Coach Richt posted here!
Dude…………are you a flaming Elton John type????????
Arnold Swartenegger
October 2nd, 2012
1:50 pm
I like that Gurly man!
The Bottom line is.......................
October 2nd, 2012
2:34 pm
Spurrier is ALWAYS better than the suntanned Helen Hunt look-alike CMR.
DAWGMAN
October 2nd, 2012
3:07 pm
Hey Coach,
This ain’t your thing.
Try working the special teams a bit more. Beat some ranked teams. Love ‘em up after the game.
Then come back and feel the acceptance.
You’re still on probation.
Be the alpha male.
Agape Love is the ultimate gift from God; BUT, it ain’t SEC Football.
We do not need to be told which is more important in your world.
You are paid with our dollars to be an SEC Winning Football Coach.
Let me,us, and the team get our reflections on Love from our privately chosen and privately funded preachers.
That does sound more than fair to me. How about you being fair with us.
SSIgator
October 2nd, 2012
3:23 pm
That wasn’t the real St. Markus Rectumus. Idiots.
loyaldawg
October 2nd, 2012
3:36 pm
Score often and quickly. Then the defense can get some 3 and outs and then rest some while the offense scores again, then 3 and out. Lets put a 60 spot on Superior. He would understand that it is payback for the 50 spot he put up on the Sanford Stadium scoreboard as a Gator. The hate he has for the DAWGS will continue to haunt him. GO Dawgs
AltamahaDawg
October 2nd, 2012
3:37 pm
As IF they actually thought it was? Talk about an idiot!
Tech Students
October 2nd, 2012
4:17 pm
How many Techies will fall out of Bobby Dodd Stadium this weekend?
DogRoll
October 2nd, 2012
4:26 pm
relax—no way usc’s D can GA’s two stars at RB: Gurley and Marshall. The Ga running game lights up the yards and scoreboard. Dogs win easy: 37-17. Bet the house.
DAWGMAN
October 2nd, 2012
4:32 pm
SSIgator…ya tink id wad de luv ‘n kizzes dat give id away.
The Old Coot
October 2nd, 2012
5:00 pm
Bill King, you dumb piece of crap.
The D is one of the best things we have going at UGA.
If the O wouldn’t throw pick six’s and fumble the ball inside its own 20 yard line we would be fine.
If only the O line would block on Murray’s blind side and he wouldn’t get steamrolled from behind. He fumbles every time he is hit. If I can spot it I am sure you can too and perhaps even the coaches on the other teams.
If Special teams players wouldn’t step out of bounds at the 1 yard line and would have the sense to know when to field punts and when to get away from them we would be fine.
At least 28 UT points were directly the result of Offensive and Special teams foul ups this pas weekend. I thought the D did a great job in saving the game with three take aways.
People who do not know anything about football have no business writing about it.
You sir are as dumb as dirt.
A-Ville Ranger
October 2nd, 2012
8:35 pm
I sense King is like me, not sure Grantham is the DC most hoped and thought he was. His defenses have been inconsistent and often caught out of position. Now he seems to be accepting low standards. When that happens it’s almost never a good sign.
A-Ville Ranger
October 2nd, 2012
8:40 pm
Old Coot, wake up geezer. The offense is FAR out-performing the defense. I don’t get why it’s considered wrong to tell the truth where Grantham is concerned, but OK to trash Bobo, even in a personal manner. So far this season, Bobo is the coordinator who deserves the fat contract.
Xenophon
October 2nd, 2012
9:22 pm
Derek Dooley is a class act. I wish him nothing but success wherever he coaches. (Except, God forbid, Florida.)
paloaltoherrera
October 2nd, 2012
10:10 pm
Dawgs whip Scarolina!
paloaltoherrera
October 2nd, 2012
10:10 pm
And Derek is a Mommas boy!
KapernickDawg
October 2nd, 2012
10:12 pm
Our D will destroy that kid Conner and Murray will show why he’s The Heisman Winner this yr!
AltamahaDawg
October 2nd, 2012
10:36 pm
I predict the chances of ANYbody doing anything in Bobby Dodd stadium will be greatly reduced this weekend.
cleanDog
October 2nd, 2012
11:26 pm
GA will win this game by 10+===no problem. sc is way overrated and the Ga D will be all over conner shaw. He may throw 3 picks.
MWHDAWG
October 3rd, 2012
5:52 am
Great to have Rambone & the Tree back but the Dawg-D seemed a little off from the past few weeks.
dawg4life
October 3rd, 2012
7:00 am
Tenn was the best offense we will see all year. USC isn’t even in the same stratasphere as Tenn. offensively, and about equal on defense. Remember, Vandy was ranked 3rd in total defense going into the UGA game… UGA rolls USC 42-24. USC has no rush defense to speak of. Look for our backs to each go over 100yds again.
FLA DAWG
October 3rd, 2012
8:23 am
From Oct 6 through Nov 10 we enter what Pat Dye called “Amen’s Corner”. He was referring to playing Bama, UGA and Florida. For us it’ll be SC, UF and Auburn (yes, Auburn is playing some great ball – at least on one side of the ball).
This is what we’ve been waiting for………….this will tell us EVERYTHING about this team, Mark Richt, Mike Bobo and the program as a whole.
We begin with SC in three days. If it’s a loss then we’ll know NOTHING has changed in years of dismal play. If we win then go on to beat the others we’ll know for certain Richt has turned this ship around and is headed toward The SECC Game (and dare I say a BCS Title shot !?)
I hope The Dawg Defense knows they have something to prove. My God, we can’t continue to give up the number of points we’ve given this season and expect to win.
GO DAWGS !!
UGADOC (lL. H. Ingram, Ph.D.)
October 3rd, 2012
12:19 pm
The nation, with two notable exceptions,knows why Georgia will lose: Forth quarter chokes, center-plunges, and taking a knee. What a reprehensible attitude to foist off onto our team.
DawginNY
October 3rd, 2012
12:56 pm
Should Grantham “feel fine?” Hell no!! On plays that we were making first contact at the line of scrimmage or a yard behind, we are now getting to the ball carrier 3 yards down field. Our coverage is far worse as well. I can’t understand how all 3 units (LBs, DLs, and DBs) could have regressed so much.
GranthamRules!
October 3rd, 2012
1:28 pm
Grantham–his D shuts down spurrier’s O and shuts up spurrier’s big mouth! Grantham may punch him out after the game if he gets any lip.
FLA DAWG
October 3rd, 2012
4:19 pm
If it weren’t for UT Receivers dropping balls we’d have lost the game because of D.
Grantham better have these guys in position and ready to play.
What a turnaround! It used to be our D that we counted on most. Now the O is firing on all cylinders (with a bunch of mistakes) and rolling up numbers we’ve not seen in decades. The D was supposed to be superhot this year. What the hell!?
dwagdawg
October 3rd, 2012
9:41 pm
Another proud moment for dwagNation:
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/prep-prep-rally/former-super-bowl-champion-reportedly-banned-coaching-attending-103536456.html
t2go
October 3rd, 2012
9:47 pm
yes the D could be playing better…but people predicting SC to put up 35-45 points are dreaming!!! No way!!! AINT GONNA HAPPEN!!!..South Carolina will be lucky to score 24!!! All we need to do is score 25+!!! And this offense scores that by half time!!!Go Dawgs!!!!
JaxDawg
October 4th, 2012
7:45 am
Bill, Look to our neighboring state, Alabama, and help me remember if you have ever heard Coach Saban say that UA is “doing fine”? The answer is: NEVER! Whe you become complacent about the quality of the work you do, the results will reflect that attitude. Our kids need to be praised for their efforts, but also encouraged that there is ALWAYS room for improvement.
zbulldawg
October 4th, 2012
8:32 am
LET THE BIG DAWG EAT
SOUTHGADAWGG88
October 4th, 2012
9:31 am
Grantham has been more hype than substance thus far.
SOUTHGADAWGG88
October 4th, 2012
9:34 am
The DL didn’t have anybody out and besides Jarvis Jones,they have been a disappointment.We have 3 LB’s with more experience than Ogletree yet they still seem lost in pas coverage.CTG needs to tighten up here soon.
wreckmaniac
October 4th, 2012
11:04 am
“We have Lattimore times 2 “. This is how UGA Koolaid euphoria takes place. A perfect example.
UGA nor any other team has a back in Lattimore’s class. Even “Hushel” wasn’t.
UGA fans had better hope that no one is arrested between now and game time.
FLA DAWG
October 4th, 2012
1:37 pm
wreck,
…………oh that’s right, you haven’t won one in awhile………..even in our worst years we beat Tech.
icon package
October 7th, 2012
4:27 pm
It completely agree with told all above.