The 2009 Georgia Bulldogs: They’ll go 8-4, it says here

Mark – PLEASE respond your logic to this….

We ONLY score 20 points against Ok ST (terrible defense) but 24 against SC & TN (wasn’t TN ranked 3rd nationally last year in D)?

Please tell me how you came up with that??

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I can live with a 4-loss season (except maybe another loss to GT and its fans’ inevitable boasting). However, it seems to me that Mr. Bradley may be compensating for last year’s over-optimistic predictions by being over-pessimistic this year. Then again, maybe I’m the one being over-optimistic this year, given that we have a new QB. I hope at least the defense plays with more vim, and that we don’t allow ourselves to be taken out of games early on, as happened with FL and AL last year.

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I know Richt has an unbelievable record on the road, but UGA will not sweep their SEC road games this year. They will lose either @Ark, @UT, or @Vandy. But I’m not convinced they will lose in Stillwater. OSU’s defense is god awful, and I agree with Michael – that game will be much higher scoring. I’m also not convinced they lose to GT. They will be much more prepared and fired up this time around. 9-3 and Capital One Bowl for the doggies. No shame in that with their schedule.

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Few things.
Not saying we are going to beat Okie Dokie state but they will score much less than Bradley predicts. UGA will run the ball at will on their terrible defensive line and control the clock. The return of our three monster DTs and some changes at DE (see Washington, Tripp, and Gamble) will make an enormous difference in the pass rush. Ultimately their specialty players will make some plays and score a few points but they will be dominated in the trenches. I would be surprised if they put up more than 21. The big question is wether the Dawgs can put the ball in the end zone.

Tech game: I disagree. You will see the Dawgs play with more intensity and passion than you have seen since the original black out. Dawgs humiliate bugs and PJ at home.

That is all.

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I think 3 or 4 losses is about right.

SEC Homer, I agree. OSU’s defense is god awful………. but, UGA’s offense also has a lot to prove. Early in the season and at their place, you gotta give the nod to the Cowboys.

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mark, i think we hold ok.st. to under 28, which gives us a chance…we probably will lose a few, but in this league, it’s just too hard to predict which ones.. heck, UK could prove a little problem. we all know we struggle against all the georgia boys that play for USC. and i’ve got to say, who knows what the hell to expect from UT.,, but i do think LSU’s qb will struggle some this year, i just wasn’t impressed with him last year…

i do have $$$ on the dawgs playing the longhorns for the NC.. but i would be satisfied with a 9-3 season, winning a bowl game for another 10 win season..

GO DAWGS..

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Mark Bradley – you are full of shat

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Thanks Bradley, preseason hype is a kiss of death! UF will be the team of disappointment this year. They’re changing their offense to help Tebow’s draft position and it’s going to hurt them.

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Thanks Mark, You just insured us a 10 win season due to your lame predictions.

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Mark, I am suggesting Stafford will not be missed.

Cox is more accurate and is leading the team something that Stafford was not vocal about. If the lines stay healthy the big challenges are Okie St only becuase it is the opener, Arkansas has tough timing for UGA oultined in Tony’s blog, and UF. All the other games are very winnable. LSU has to replace talent at DL which has been the rock for their team and their new QB did not look that great against GT. Further when UGA lost to UT it was not due to Chavis but when they had Cutcliff.

Auburn will be improved under Chizik. What the media did not see was the Tubberville staff was very splintered as Franklin said. I was posting this on blogs before that article came out. Auburn UGA is a strange game and Auburn is ripe for an upset. They remind me of UGA ‘06, a young team they may mature just in time for UGA/Auburn. The question is do they have OL depth to compete that late in the season. Chizik will outlast Kiffin.

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Mark if this is true then when will Cox get benched and Gray take over…….

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I think it’s pretty clear that UGA has more questions than answers right now. I think 9-3 is par for the team (I give them the win against LSU at home or Tech on the “road”), but I honestly have no idea what happens.

Like I’ve said all summer: Win in Stillwater and it’s 10-2 or 11-1. Lose, and it’s 9-3 or 8-4.

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All these UGA bloggers saying that u won’t lose to Tech,
What are you smoking. You must not follow college football at all. I know you remember that game in Athens. Guess what………… Almost everyone is back. You have no chance in Atlanta. We didn’t even open up half the playbook all season. All we did is run it down your throat… maybe you’ll learn how to tackle along those sidelines this year, but it won’t be in Atlanta. Tech is on the rise this year and dawg fans no it, they just don’t wanna admit it.

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uog: 6-6, loss to Tulsa in the Independence Bowl

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This made my day. Thank you Mr. Bradley. Tech will be UGA. I know it’s easy to take stabs at Kiffin (and it gets you your attention) but I doubt UGA will score that much in Knoxville. This might be the last year that you can pencil in the Tennessee game as an easy victory like you did today. Times are changin’.

Also, looks like Tech is going to stay above UGA for a while.

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where are all of these quote unquote “questions” Georgia has to answer?

You have a fifth year senior QB who has played in crunch time and led UGA to a victory and knows the offense

Samuels and King have already had a ton of playing time, and Carlton Thomas and Ealey will add to that

Green is an All-American type, Moore came on at the end of the year, M.Brown will play and be big time, Charles will get in the mix

Owens and Sturdivant and Vance are back to make both lines outstanding (UGA goes 10 deep on the o-line)

Washington is back, Curran and the LBs are outstanding,

UGA returns 16 starters and adds two All-SEC lineman in Sturdivant and Ownes making the number 18

so again…where are all these supposed questions?

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I hate predictions before the season starts. I think the key is the 1st 4 games. Win out in September and look out! This Dog can hunt! Split them and we are looking at 3 or 4 losses. Either way, as long as we fight from start to finish. I don’t think the Dogs have played an entire 60 minutes since LSU at UGA in 2005. Would really like to see that!

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Who cares!

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more inclined for 10-2 // i forsee about 7-8 yds a carry in Stillwater and we won’t lose to GT again

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All I want is for the Dawgs to be “in” every game, mentally and physically, for the entire game. If that happens ( if there is “no quit in ‘em” ), then the record will be ok, no matter what it is. I am very optimistic that if they are “in” every game, the record will be better than most think it will be.

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8 – 4 sounds about right. I don’t see Cox throwing for 400 yards per game like Stafford. And if our defense maintains status quo there will be issues. We’ll see. Predictions are for the birds anyway

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Couldn’t agree with coach smith more.

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Hey Mark, I’ll take 9 for the over, you take 7 for the under…name your price..I could use some extra CASH.

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Split Sept and 3 or 4 losses? you proved my delusional point. so you think if you split sept you will only lose once or twice with lsu tenn fla auburn and ga tech remaining. ROFLMAO nothing as delusional as a uga fan except maybe an obamacare supporter.

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Anybody with a handle like “god and greyhound” knows nothing about college football. Stick to the transportation industry, Nerd! Your UGA jealousy is raging too much. Max- when was the last time UGA was mediocre? You also have jealous instincts that are blinding you. We just love how you get on a UGA blog to bash but never can root for your own team…Sad….and jealous.

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stafford did not average 400 yards a game. And his stats were inflated because he threw the deep ball all the time. If you get 1/3 it pumps up your stats because they are so long, but the other 2/3 end with the punter coming on the field.

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Jeff…I am a Gator fan I would not say Bradley is a Dawg basher. I would say the opposite is true. He is just writing what he thinks will happen this year and I think it was an honest look from his persective, supported with statements to back up his thinking. You don’t have to be insulted by his thinking. After all, the AJC and Bradley are NOT, or at least should not be, a part of the University of Georgia PR or Sports Information department.

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UGA wins in Stillwater with D and ball control. It might not look pretty(unless you like D like me), but we win and I’ll take the money!

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Does it matter what We think the Team can do? It only matters what the Dawgs believe they can do! Sic’em Dawgs!!! Finish the Drill!

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Coach smith is the most educated football person in these blogs. The only way Gtech beats us again is if we quit in the second half again. If we (the DAWGS ) play hard and are allowed to play on a EVEN playing field ( Penn Wagers crew referees game HONESTLY ) we will be in the GEORGIA DOME in december.

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I agree jrmdvm1 – i just want the team to play hard until the final whistle. that’s good enough for me.

GO DAWGS!

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i think Tampa Gator makes some valid points. hopefully we can play above our pay grade in some positions…including staff positions – mainly defensive coordinator!

GO DAWGS!

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Everyone has us losing to LSU, but I don’t see it. Their defense is about as good as ours. On the flipside, UT has a great defense, and it’s possible our offense will struggle Berry and Co. This should be an interesting game. Truthfully, we could win or lose against any of these teams on any given day, except for UF.

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Hey Mark, I think that you should allow yourself some leeway on all this. I mean, what if UGA goes out to T Boone Pickens U and beats the snot out of them ‘top ten’ Cowboys? My guess is that if you thought that would be the case going in, your 8-4 prediction just might change to something other than 9-3. In fact, if we beat OKSU ( is that pronounced ‘ox-sue’?…sounds ‘ferun’ to me) it says to me that Georgia just might be as good as some of us think we will be and if that’s the case you could invoke ‘hindsight’ early.

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10-2. Best O Line yet, and deepest, the defense will undoubtably be better. When people get off the Stafford / Moreno kick they will see that we won big before them.

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Jealous…this is not a 2007 edition of the Florida Gators and this is not a 2007 edition of Tim Tebow (he was much better last year than his Heisman Trophy winning year in ‘07 and he will be even better this year with the help of the new QB coach from Michigan). And the week off does not concern me or the Gators, unless Tebow has a hurt arm and ribs again…but the Gators have John Brantley this year if he does. And that, my friend, is high rent securtity at QB. I warned people before the start of last year (when everyone was blasting the Gator defense as being horrible) how much better the Florida D was going to be in ‘08. Well, this year’s edition of the Gator D is better than that. In Florida defensive players are dominate so far in the Florida preseason practices…and that is not because the Florida offense is not very good…it is very good.

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Tampa Gator- No he should not be part of UGA PR department- my point is nothing that comes out of Bradleys mouth is good about UGA- now, that’s not the case with UF- since he has a love affair with Urban and Tebow. Ask anyone- this has been a Bradley trait for many years.
As for UGA not scoring 10 on UF….keep thinking that….who was the team that knocked UF off their high house each of the years after a NC??????? see ya in Jaxsonville dude

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It’s funny to hear all the talk about Georgia losing a QB and RB to the NFL, but not a whisper about Tech losing 4 DLs to the same league.

We have a 5th-year senior (who was an Elite 11 QB, BTW) stepping in at QB, and a stable of talented recruits to step up at RB behind a deep, healthy, and momentously talented OL.

I’d love to hear some talk about what Tech plans to do on offense to shore up their MASSIVE holes on the front 7 – but none of the sports “journalists” here or anywhere thinks it’s of any importance.

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I put my pants on one leg at a time just like Mark Bradley. Then I go produce gold records.

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I wish the season would start already so we don’t have to keep reading the same crap over and over. Next week remind me that UGA was preseason # 1 last year only to have their hopes crushed by Bama, UF and GT. Then write something about Joe Cox and how he’s no Matthew Stafford and remind us that he left for the NFL. Does the AJC ever have any new stories or do you guys just keep rerunning the same thing with a new twist full of UN useful data?

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Jeff- each year UF came off a national title going back to 1996 our talent was wiped out and we had a new starter at QB. Not this year. There will be no rebuilding.

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Bradley, instead of reading your own blogs all day, why don’t you spend some of your time actually learning about what you post. I know you don’t really believe what you write half the time, because if you posted “UGA 10-2 season” there wouldn’t be much attention. Sorry Bradley, I wish more people had signed your yearbook in high school so you wouldn’t try to make up for lost attention.

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leedog, are you a hater also? Or just a loser?

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Is UGA the only program with a tough schedule and a new QB? No, but they are the only program with those 2 variables and CWM as a DC. Guess what? Next year they’ll have another new QB, an SEC schedule and CWM as DC. Better pencil them in for 4 losses or more for the forseeable future.

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Mark has not been back to reply. He sure does in Basketball and Baseball. hmmm maybe he should stick to those.

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Don’t know what to expect of the team this year. Last year UGA had one of the strongest groups of “skill position” players ever: Stafford, Moreno, two outstanding wide recievers, a quality tight end…and didn’t get the results out of it that we should have. This year we’ve got some key question marks, but the offensive line seems a bit more solid…which is probably more important in the SEC.
Coach Richt’s teams have NEVER had a season in which they manhandle the teams they’re clearly better than, have close games (win or lose) against teams they’re evenly matched with, and lose to teams that are clearly stronger. It seems that every year we have trouble with a team or two that we should be able to dominate, and I’m not sure why.
I do hope we don’t underestimate OSU. The worst damn thing that happened to us last year was that preseason number one ranking.

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8-4 wouldn’t be a total shock given the toughness of the schedule and questions about our defense rebounding. That being said, I am much more optimistic about this season and could see us going 10-2. I don’t feel like we are getting enough respect/credit and I agree with prior comments…this prediction lacks creativity and mirrors last years season in losing only our toughest games. I think it is much more likely we win a couple of those, but stumble in one we should win against Arkansas, Tennessee or S. Carolina. Beware Tech fans, Bradley has hitched his wagon to Paul Johnson and Georgia Tech and we know how that usually turns out.

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It seems that MB had an extra bowl of stupid this morning. Is it just me, or does he look like the kind of guy who eats his own boogers?

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confused, the secret word is “good defenses”…you tackled any lately?

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steve- did the dawgs beat Miami in 2002 and USC in 2005? I must have missed those games.

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Hey, puppy dawg fans. Want some cheese with that Whining! Brilliant analysis on Joe Cox. For some reason, when a guy spends his entire career sitting on the bench he now has “experience”? And “Steve”, I would not worry about Tebow. The guy behind is a good or better. The dawgs may want to cancel their trip to J’ville and blame it on the economy!

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Jeff…as I recall, many were saying the same thing as you are now last year. What was the final score last year? And remember, the Florida 2nd and 3rd defensive teams played much of the 4th quarter. Do remember the opening hit on your running back last year (oh, that was a lucky play, I forgot)? Do remember Joe Haden running down the field with an interception last year? (Oh, I forgot this too: that was the refs fault and not a poor throw under extreme pressure from the Gators D on Stafford). You lost that game because of a great Gator D, period. Fact: The Gator D is even better and much deeper this year. So, yes, I would make that bet with you if I knew you personally, which I don’t. But I bet I will be on here the day after the Georgia game, Gators winning or losing. Will you?

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Mark – I agree 110% on the on the record – 8/4

But the one game that is really interesting to me is the Ariz. St. game – - wouldn’t it be nice for the pups to go 7/5

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Hey Jeff…TIMEOUT …

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8-4 sounds about right, dawg fans love kool aid which is why most are thinking much bigger, always do this time of the year, then reality sets in. no championship pedigree in these puppies, sorry.

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More lazy journalism regarding TN. TN is being written off just as much as anyone in the SEC based off of what the majority of media is perceiving Kiffin as. I guess it’s better for fans to talk about beating Kiffin based on some preseason comments versus what the rest of the staff/team might bring to the table after a program “face-lift”.

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Mark, thanks for letting your negative mojo affect the Nats last night and not the Braves. We needed to cool them off. Completely off topic I know. Anyway, I think you are about right with the record for the dogs. Ok States offense scares me. Regardless of what we do on defense, they have a lot of firepower. One thing to watch from the first snap is our attitude on D. I’m not a football genius but it seemed to me like our D was waiting back on its heels last year trying not to give up the big play. I hope that we can play downhill and try to set the tone on D this year, especially in the first game. I think its CRUCIAL for Cox to have his D give him some points and good field position to get him going. If we do that we can escape with a great road victory.

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Love all the Gator experts on here. Steve nailed it for all the Gaytor fans……Tebow goes down and the “Were the Florida Gator and we dont have rebuilding years” goes down the drain fast. Pretty full of yourselves….

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What outsiders don’t realize is that we’re regaining all of our injured big guys and hard hitters, which means a lot in the SEC. We’re similar to Alabama last season, but Joe Cox is better than Jessica Parker Wilson any day of the week. I think we’ll go 10-2 — and Florida may not be one of those two losses.

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OSU has a new DC this year, so last years defensive woes are a moot point. I agree with you Mark, with a reasonably untested QB, UGA’s opener may be ugly (a loss in Stillwater). I still think Georgia can go 9-3 & I hope that they rock Florida this year & prove Tebow is a one-trick pony!

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Dear Mr. MB–I agree with your assessment, and your conclusion that the Bulldogs will go 8-4. On the other hand, if they were to win one of the games you predict they will lose e.g., the LSU game (and not falter in one of the games you think they might win), they would have a 9-3 season, and to my way of thinking there is a good possibility they might be able to pull it off. Still, it’s likely too that they might lose to one of the teams you think now they will beat e.g, Arkansas (and not compensate elsewhere), and please note there are good grounds for thinking that might be more than just possible. Were that to happen, they would end up 7-5. Still, we are in agreement. Going a bit further, if they were to lose two of the games you think they might win (and not make it up by winning games you think they might lose), they will end up 6-6, and just for thoroughness, if they were to win two of the games you think they might lose (and not falter in any games you think they might win), they will end up 10-2. So, maybe I should slacken my agreement with you, and say they will win somewhere between six and ten games (including six and ten) and lose somewhere between six and ten games (including six and ten). But I’m not sure. Your pal, Mitch

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The Tech prediction is just stupid. Tackling got better immediately after that game (hello, contact practice.) It literally took a miracle quarter for Tech to come back last year. Tech got beat up and down the line of scrimmage and treated like ragdolls. If we made 1 out of 5 of those missed tackles (or, better, not wrapping up the ballcarrier), that game is a blowout. We made those against Michigan State. Look at the LSU-GT game and you’ll see Willie’s scheme with better tackling.

I won’t make predictions about the middle of the season, but we’re going to start and end with Ws.

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mitch, lmfao wow

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When is kick off? I am ready for the real thing. And I was able to go back to work for a half day today. The first time in 5 long months of recovery. Go back full time next week and, hopefully, time will go much faster than it has been going. Go Gators! Go Dawgs! Go Bama! Go Tigers! (both of you) Go Vandy! Go ‘Cocks! Go Vols (NOT), GO Wildcats! (who did I leave out?) GO SEC FOOTBALL!!! P.S. Va. Tech just lost their star RB, so my prediction on that game has changed…Bama will now win a close one.

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The nile.

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I hate to say it but TampaGator is right on.UGA is at best a 9-3 team, not nothing to be ashamed of with all things considered.2010 might just suprise a whole lot of people!

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I don’t mind what the opposition says about me until they descend to tell the truth. I feel that when they tell the truth about me, they are taking an unfair advantage.

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Might I remind everybody that Joe Cox’s next loss will be his first since middleschool..there’s something to be said about being a winner!

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Justin – you’re a dreamer.

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Mark,

Typical for an ATLANTA sports writer to pick the ATLANTA team to win in the UGA/GT matchup. I know you don’t actually believe Tech will beat UGA 2 years in a row. You’re only writing that to start a fight on the blog so you’ll get more page views. Got you figured out, kid. Sensationalism at its finest.

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One thing Mark is not factoring in his hypothesis ……….. A nasty, nasty UGA defense this year. Probably CMRs best so far. I have been watching at practice and these guys are big, strong, fast and extremely hungry to prove. I know many people will say we are only returning 7 starters but I think that our new players will outperform the 08′ group. I say Sanders Comings and Bacarri Rambo are major upgrades in the secondary. I also say our depth at LB with Marcus Washington is an even bigger upgrade. I believe having all three big boys up front is paramount. Don’t be shocked if we only give up 21 to OSU and beat them like a drum. We are that talented folks on that side of the ball. Is anyone reading the reports about how the D is performing in practice. Those articles understate what is really happening on the field as far as their dominance. The depth of this squad is sick.

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TampaGator; with all due respect to Meyer (seriously) didn’t he win the 1st NC with Zooker’s players? It wasn’t an issue of talent/rebuilding under Zooker, just coaching (of course we made him look better than he was).

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There’s definitely danger in this year’s schedule but strangely, as the season draws near, I feel a quiet confidence that we might very well be on the verge of a special season. But even if they go 0-11 for the rest of my life, I’m still going to enjoy watching them play. I pull for my Dawgs because I’m an alumnus of that illustrious institution in Athens and they’re my team. I think the opener at OK State is going to be a brawl, but I also feel that we’ll prevail something to the tune of 28-24. Should be one of the better games of the year and perhaps turn some heads in Georgia’s direction. But after that there’ll be 11, perhaps 12 more rounds to go! The Dawgs would do well to keep the chip on their shoulder and use it as motivation because they’ll have to bring their A-game almost every week this season. If they can stay healthy and motivated, and slick Willie can learn to scheme, this talented group of athletes with something to prove could make for an exciting year. Go Dawgs!

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Tennessee couldn’t score 28 points this year in a game if you pulled the defense off the field. BUT, make no mistake, that game will be tough for UGA. A D coordinator from the NFL facing a traditional I formation team. Could be 17-10 or something like that.

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Amen 59bulldawg….

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Please, I would give Willie the lead against Tech with a year to figure out how to shut it downfrom scoring as many points as they did last year. Better D this year with the middle of the line back and our O will not be slowing down one bit. Even if Tech wins the ACC whatever division they will be going to the “empty seat-what channel is it on-oh the outdoor channel-championship game” with a loss. Also that LSU game can go either way since Richt seems to have LSU’s number. Joe Cox will do fine at QB, he has been reading D’s and the play book for 4 years, plus he has the fire. But all speculation doesn’t mean anything. People have to stay healthy all season long.

Let’s speculate on Rick Pitino and his situation.

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Reality…no, you are somewhat mistaken about that….Meyer did not win the NC with Zook’s players in ‘06. Zook’s players could barely win 8 games in ‘05 and before then. When Meyer arrived on the U of F campus, the Florida program was in really bad shape…both attitude wise and talent wise. What Meyer did do was take a the left overs from the Zook days (he actually got rid of a bunch of big time recruits for bad attitudes) and “re-conditioned the ones left with new cool aid” and then added some of his own key players (like Harvin) and won a NC against all odds in ‘06. That is how great a coach Meyer is. Meyer also had a little luck in ‘06. Meyer just acknowledge this week that his cubboard is now full of top players and that he intends to keep it full in the future.

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Bill sass….did I hear you say the might teblow cant go down. Of course that’s not in anyones gameplan for injuries- my point is should it happen- FLA is toast.
Tampa Gator- what was urbans record after the last national Championship……no rebuilding….ever??? and yes, it would be ashame for any player to get hurt- especially one like Tebow- I would never want to see any player hurt but the fact is, FLA would be easily 9-3 without him. Bradley may be the latest and greatest (ala Stafford) we shall see. Many of the so called next best thing to hit have not lived up to it

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I’m thinking Gene Chizik surprises you. Auburn wins in Athens.

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UGA wins the opener and the ender. CMR is way too good on the road to lose to a horible D team like OSU and a 1 trick poney 2 years in a row. Probably lose one additional game in the middle to a hard hitting AK or AU team.

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bradley, put a sock in it..I regard Phil Steele’s much more accurate analysis anyday over yours. You are just a shock jock reporter that like to stir the pot. You have some agenda it seems against Richt and the Dawgs..I can’t wait to smoke tech at bobby dudd. You’ll be eating your predictions..break out the crow!

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Wayne…almost every player on the ‘07 Gator team was a Fr. or a Soph. Yes, it was a rebuilding year for Meyer and he finally had all his players on board and working hard to get better. The results of that hard work…and a few more recruits…was another national title in ‘08 and a good chance of another in ‘09…and a probable another shot at it in ‘10, etc. My point is…the Gators under Meyer will probably be mentioned for the SEC and NC titles every year from now on.

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I just don’t agree with any of it, albeit yes this is an opinion but mine is you’re all wrong here on all accounts. Some pretty conservative scores I think for one thing. Plus, why such a clean score on the USC game? You should know well enough from that series, it would never be 24-14. 19-13, 16-12, 23-15, 27-23, maybe even but 24-14? Never!
Go Dawgs!

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Oh and another thing: I think LSU is going to be a big disappointment to their fans and critics. I thought they blew chunks last year and were picked pre-season to win the west and to some, even win in Atlanta. They will be the most overrated team in the SEC this season. The only other exception could be Ole Miss. I know they surprised some people last year (florida, Texas Tech), but come on, THEY’RE OLE MISS!! Even their fabulous Mr. Manning never beat the Dogs!
Oh but wait, didn’t LSU at least wax GT in that bowl game? Could I be wrong? Nah!
Go Dawgs!

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Eric,

Chizik with Malzahn could well surprise some people once they find a qb and get their offense going smoothly. Auburn’s top 22 is talented and can play with just about anyone. But I read that right now Auburn only has 71 scholarship players for fall camp. For some reason attrition has cut their numbers way down and I think this puts them at a big disadvantage. If they had not t lost so many players I would think they could compete with anyone and start making some serious progress. What happened at Auburn that they’re so low on scholarship players at camp?

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Georgia’s worst two seasons since Richt has been there (9th season coming up) is 8-5 in 2001 and 9-4 in 2006

Every other year Georgia has finished with 10+ wins and in the top 10 or so…..

where the hell is the RESPECT?

The question is….with 16 returning starters (18 counting Owens/Sturdivant coming back) and adding players like M. Brown, C. Thomas, Samuel, Orson Charles…and a 5th year senior QB……… Do you really think the Dawgs will repeat their WORST season ever at 8-4???

EXCUSE ME?

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I assume based on your predictions Mr Bradly, that you feel the dogs have no heart and no fight in them and you must also think they will be the same team at the end of the season they are now. You have them losing every tough game of the season whether it is home or on the road and I simply don’t see that happening. They will grow, they will learn and they will win more than one game you have them losing. I look forward to proving you wrong.

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coach smith, see my post. a 5th year senior starting for the first time is not good news. are there any freshmen or sophmore QBs to take over?

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Hershel…the offense probably won’t adjust too much to Brantley, except Meyer said Brantley will probably throw more passes than Tebow when he plays. The I-formation is not to help Tebow play in the NFL. Meyer could care less about the NFL. If you don’t believe that, you know nothing about Meyer. If the I-formation would not help the Gators win, then Meyer would not use it. If it helps Tebow with NFL scouts, that is a good thing, too. The I-formation is to help the Gators win games, period. Meyer never sits on what he did the previous year. He is constantly making adjustments and additions to his offense, and that includes adding or re-adding the I-formation and H-back formations (which he ran when Chris Leak was the QB and DeShawn Wynn was the running back). By the way: the I-formation in the offense this year totally depends if any of the 3 players at FB step up and show they can play effectively (that means block well) in the offense. That has not been the case so far I am told. Brantley is very athletic and can effectively run every play Tebow runs in the offense…and does in practice. The difference is Tebow will run over people when he runs and Brantley will run around them. By the way, Tebow believe it or not, is bigger than previous years I have been told. He looks like a monster middle LB. And he is throwing the ball differently, too, with more spiral and a quicker release…at least that is what a friend told me from attending the 2 days of practice available to fans last week. He also said Debose is the real deal and will have a big impact on the Gators offense this year. The WR coach for Florida has also said a lot of nice things about Debose as well.

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Born2Buzz…show some common sense…even though that isn’t a GT hallmark. The reason Joe Cox didn’t sniff the field for 3 years is called Matthew Stafford. Remember him? You know, the NFL’s #1 pick. Get it now moron?

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Trojan, don’t you guys have to get past UCLA and Oregon State first? LMAO! You might have had at least 2 or 3 NC’s this decade if you hadn’t of dropped those. Tough for you guys if you lose one because the only one you have is Ohio State that can actually mean anything. Lose to anybody else and you are toast for the NC game.

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Bradley- you’ve been accused of being a Tech fan, Gator fan, Dawg lover… can you please confirm where your allegiance lies?

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On the one-hand, I’m sad by the consideration given to the dawgs. On the other, I’m excited that there will be no blow-outs. All four predicted losses, and throw-in Arkansas, too, are to teams that have an offense that can take control of games. Mark: your predictions indicate a lack of confidence in the defensive plan; especially the game against Georgia Tech. If we have the talent to compete but we are coming up short, then it tells me the strategy employed will not work if, infact, we loose these games; and especially if we loose these games in a wild offensive game or, like Florida and Georgia Tech, we cannot stop anyone’s offense. If that is the case, then I think changes are necessary on the coaching staff starting with the Defensive Coordinator and anyone else on the defensive staff whose units are playing at a level that do not reach the high level of execution needed to win in a major college football program.

Oh, and St. Simmon’s: you’re an idiot. It was funny maybe the first hundred times you did it. But seeing as how you respond to every story about the Dawgs with (45-42 hahahaha!!!) I think you need to take a break from internet porn, put your clothes on, and do something else.

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I have a bit of a strange way of looking at preseason predictions and it goes roughly like this.When you look at a teams schedule the best way to predict win/loss is to compare recruiting class strength back maybe 3 seasons.You make an adjustment for rivalry games because true rivals have a way of upsetting the more talented team on occasion.I am an absolute believer in the motto of “He who has the better players will always win the most games over time”That statement applies to any level of football.A dominate DivII program is dominating the other teams in it’s division because it has better players than it’s foes period.I’m not talking 1 good year here and there I’m talking 5-6 yr runs…it’s not all about coaching.Urban Meyer,Saban,Carroll whomever you like is not going to go to MSU with those players and turn them into title contenders…it’s not going to happen…do we really need to look any further than Spurrier at SC?So in that vein the UGA schedule this year looks like this….FLA,LSU and ALA have done better than UGA in recruiting overall in the last 3 years so I would give them a slight edge in overall talent.The numbers break out this way LSU average over 3 years is 3.5,ALA-4,Fla-5,UGA-7..Also I take note that ALA,LSU and FLA has at least one 1st overall class.The interesting thing is FLA is a rival game which means anybody can win that game and for whatever reason LSU has trouble beating UGA and this goes back a few years 2-6 in last 8..Taking a look at this years sched…OKSU-has not beaten ANYONE of note in 4-5 years..I will give them a chance once and awhile against OU because that is a rival game but they have lost with regularity to every team they have played with better talent…I don’t see anything they have done to change that.actually the team that lost in Athens were even more hyped as an outstanding offense than this group.Ark-don’t have the guns..Honestly people keep talking about Petrino and his new QB but this has to be the least talented club overall that’s been at ARK in the last 3-4 years.Folks jump on OKSU and ARK for offensive potential but seem to overlook just how terrible both teams were on Defense.SC,ASU,Kentucky,Vandy and Ten Tech do not have the talent.GT,AUB and Tenn are rivals so anything could possibly happen but in my opinion AUB and Tenn are the trouble spots..AUB is due a win soon and Tenn like or not matches up well with UGA.The Vols run a pro-style offense like we do and have a good Defense.Tenn has also had top 10 recruiting classes 2 out of last 3 years.So Lame Kiffen comments aside don’t sleep on Tenn.My prediction is 10-2 with losses against Tenn and AUB.The two games I have no doubt we will be ready for is OSU and FLA.If we beat Tenn I’m going to be worried about LSU.

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you guys are funny…why are you all getting mad because of a mans prediction. There are a lot of people predicting GA to lose atleast 4. As a matter of fact, most everyone outside of athens expects Ga to lose atleast 3 or 4. Maybe, you guys just have hardcore blinders on.

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TampaGator- point taken on 06 team- mine was to say every team goes through some sort of rebuilding every few years FLA included. It is nice to be able to debate and talk no matter if we agree or disagree on points in a respectable way- unfortunately, that isnt always the case on here- so thanks for that from a Dawg to a Gator. Also agree UF will be mentioned when talking SEC and NC as will UGA and the other top programs. Bottom line….any given day any SEC team can beat another- more so when top tier SEC teams are playing- so no one is really “unbeatable” it will be a fun year…..

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here it is…Dawgs- 10-2…..very possible 11-1……
10-2…and NOT to UF or Jackettes.could be a AK and AU…11-1…possible AU upset

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Mark, Mark……MARK!!! I realize that part of your perceived duties as a sports writer is to generate controversial articles; howerver, your prediction regarding game scores is fairly laughable!! Do you not realize that Joe Cox is a much more dedicated, accurate passer than Stafford? Yeah, Stafford could throw really hard but what was his completion percentage on the [bone-headed Bobo called] long passes? Joe Cox put up phenomenal numbers at his NC high school and will be throwing to two very fast, athletic receivers. Joe has a touch on the ball that Stafford can only dream about!! UGA will absolutely light up the North Avenue Trade School this year. And a loss to the Cowboys?? Okie State has a pathetic defense and will be exposed. Yes, UGA will lay another egg versus Florida but what else is new? 8 – 4??? No way, no how. UGA might go 10 – 2 but your predicted UGA scores are way, way too low. Hide and watch, Mark.

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We have no DC. You say it gently with your explanation as to why we will lose to GT.

SAY IT LOUDER!!!!!

WHY DOES THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA HAVE NO FREAKING DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR?????????

THERE IS NO OTHER SCHOOL IN THE TOP 20 THAT WOULD WOULD NOT HAVE FIRED MARTINEZ YEARS AGO!

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If OSU holds the dawgs to 20,,,we only win 5 games,,,SC,VANDY both have better D’s than OSU…..Different league but not a better D at all….Our O line and running game will keep OSU off the field…

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I can say with absolute certainty that UGA will be 12-0. Wait, I meant 11-1. No, no, really 10-2. Just a sec, 9-3. Got it now, 8-4. Hold on, 7-5. Rethinking, 6-6. Not sure, 5-7. Really, it’s 4-8. No kidding, 3-9. Gut reaction, 2-10. Flawless analysis, 1-11. Goodness gracious, it’s got to be 0-12. Somewhere in there, I’ve clearly seen the future of this team. So, I don’t care about your guesses. If you have something to offer that helps me better understand the players, the coaches, or the playbook, I’m your boy. But let’s leave the wins and losses to the guys who put on the pads.

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CHOKE! THE OFFICAL DRINK OF THE GEORGIA BULLDAWGS!

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insanedawg…are you really saying that Joe Cox is better than Stafford(#1 overall pick) based on mop up duty and highschool games?….If so, I don’t even know why I am wasting my time with you.

To the rest saying that the score predictions are too low and all that other crap, UGA lost 2 of their top 3 wr’s, their top 15 draft pick RB, #1 overall qb, starting FB, and starting TE and you people act like that is nothing. Basicall UGA brings back their best WR imo and a good Oline, but when you lose pretty much every single skill position, there will be a dropoff and the offense wasn’t that impressive last year in several games like the 14 vs USC, 24 vs Vandy last year but mad when he predicts 27 this year…hahahahaha, 10 vs UF, 17 vs Auburn.

You guys can act like UGA will just plug in another #1 qb and a #15 rb etc etc all you want, but the facts are if they were as good or better than what left, they would have started last year or we would have atleast seen them more.

I think 8-4 is actually a good number and i would not be surprised if UGA lose more. This is a tough schedule and UGA will not be as good as last year

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Heeeeeyyyyy Saint Simey! Good taking to you again last night and I cant wait to hang out with you some more this weekend at Shellmans. If You’ll bring the shrimp, I have the sausage! Toodles!

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I don’t think anyone would say ALA or FLA are better this year than last season.Same for UGA question is HOW much better are they than the teams they play in 09.

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southgadog88, UF will be better….they bring back everyone on the Def. roster and only lost 3 starters on Off. They WILL be better

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comedydogs

who the hell are you talking about that Georgia lost?

they didn’t lose “lost 2 of their top 3 wr’s, their top 15 draft pick RB, #1 overall qb, starting FB, and starting TE and you people act like that is nothing”

The only WR was MOMASS…Southerland didn’t play half the season at FB Munzenmeire played most of the time, Which starting TE? Figgins is still here and now O.Chalres and Lynch are too, and KING, and SAMULE played a ton a RB last year

again 16 starters return (18 if you count Owens and Sturdivant)

get your facts straight

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I’m not gonna knock Stafford..what happened last season was not his or Knowshon’s fault..they don’t block or play defense.

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Ha!!!!! Comedyboy is a Yech fan!!!! I KNEW it!!!! We will rock your world this year, comedyclown. I sincerely hope that you attend the game to see your stadium all awash with the red & black. UGA 38, Yech 17.

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Insane Dog, how do you know Cox is a hard worker and Stafford was not? Why will stafford not succeed? Why will Cox be so great?…..BASED ON WHAT??? Don’t give me your feelings or what you believe. Give me some facts or atleast some good reasoniong, but don’t act like you know Cox is a hard worker or knows the offense because you don’t and anything CMR says about him is coaches speak and that is it. Period

corch smith…maybe you need to follow the dogs if you are going to be a fan and comment on them. I was wrong about 2 of the top 3…I misspoke, but they did lose Mass and as of now, UGA has NOBODY to take the doubles off of Green. You be my guest and count on a true freshman, but I will not. I am a realist and true freshman usually don’t make that big of an impact. Yes Jones did for Bama and Green did for UGA, but for you to believe in every single true freshman is stupid and UGA does NOT have 16 starters returning. You need to find out what a starter is? Someone who plays doesn’t make him a starter….he has to START….DUH. and as for King and Samuels….they are no where near what Moreno was. Watch a game from last year and you will see that when they came in, the drives sputtered and they only had 61 and 26 carries so don’t say they played a lot. Samuels averaged 2 carries a game and King averaged 4.7 carries per game and most of those carries came against GSU and CMU, but you are blinded once again so you wouldn’t know that.

88, Harvin didn’t play in 3 games while at UF due to injury. 2007 vs South Carolina…UF scored 51! 2008 vs FSU…UF scored 45! and 2008 vs #1 Bama….UF scored 31. You can deny it all you want, but UF has a lot of talent and while Harvin was a great player for them, they will be just fine without him. Even if their avg score goes down 10 points from 40+ down to 30, they will still win the games. They have a lot of talent at wr and everyone else returned at the other positions pretty much. Again, you have to be a realist and just admit when someone else is good. They WILL be better. Hell, suppose everyone holds them to 20(which they will not)…do you realize that only 3 teams scored 20 or more on them all year. Ole Miss scored 31….LSU scored 21(UF won 51-21)….and bama hit 20 on the nose. Their D will be better so even if teams hold them to 20, how will they score 20 or more on UF…It will be very hard.

after UF’s loss, they gave up 7, 21(garbage time td late up 51-14), 5, 10, 14, 6, 19, 15, 20, 14

They held OKLAHOMA to just 14….dude…give them their props. This may be the greatest college defense any of us have ever seen, but you will never be able to admit that will ya

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david….did you dream that up last night?…because you have seen absolutely nothing that would make you believe this.

Insane, I am not a Tech fan. I am just a realist who loves sports and can admit when my team will be down and rivals will be good. It isn’t hard and I guarantee you that I am disappointed/caught off guard much less than you because I don’t go into every year expecting a NC for my team….and there is nothing that I typed to make you believe I am a tech fan….It must be something you feel….I have noticed that the Dawg fanbase is good about posting their feelings rather than true reasoning and logic. As for Tech losing 4, they may, but I don’t see it and the college game has nothing to do with the NFL game. Tech in its first year under the option went 9-4 and they will only get better. You are just hating to hate at this point.

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TampaGator,

son, you need to get over youlf really quick….for you to say that vthis Brantley kid is the next “greta thing” is absolutely assanine. Georgia has 3 – THREE – QB’s who have been higher rated and known as better pro prospects than that kid you have. Tpo say that Florida wouldn’t lose anything if Tebow went down is STUPID. FU would lose 4 games EASY without the “chosen one”. I can guaran-damn-tee you that Aaron Murray will be a WAY better QB in college or the pros than Brantley. Hell, Cox and Gray were more highly regarded coming out of H.S. than your Tebow wanna be. Oh, and by the way, NO MORE excuses for Heblow in ‘07. He wasn’t hurt, except for his pride (I think he cried after that game too). Get over it. Go to your own blog where you can be FULL of yourself. And, get ready to eat crow (and cry like Tebow?)!!!

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ComedyDog….NO team is perfect…..trust me when I say UGA could be prime. It doesnt matter who comes back…look at Miami in 2002….USC in 2005…..ANY SEC team can beat another ANY SAT. FLA is a little to full of themselves…not just the fans but the team and especially the coach. No one is taking away how good they are but then again, how many before them have been there and lost to a huge rival…..

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jealous, so UGA can say they will be BETTER replacing their #1 overall Draft pick with Cox who is unproven, yet UF fans can’t say they will be EQUAL replacing what most think is a system qb that will do nothing in the NFL????? Dude you can’t have it both ways. Think about it, if UF loses their qb, they lose 4 games although they return everyone on D and most everyone on O….while UGA loses their qb(who was a #1 overall pick) and much more and you guys are crying about this column predicting what you predict for UF…..can you not see how you sound like an idiot along with the rest crying over here?/….seriously

…and I actually agree with him. All I have heard is that their backup is a better passer than Tebow, a quicker and faster runner, but doesn’t have the tough running ability. More of an Alex Smith type..but again, with that Defense, they still wouldn’t lose no more than 2 games if Tebow went down…If you disagree, fine, who would beat them?

As for Aaron Murray being better than Brantley, what are you basing this on? If your answer is “they were more highly regarded out of highschool”, save that crap. Stafford was a higher regarded choice over Tebow also, but who has the rings? Emmanuel Moody was more highly regarded than Jonathon Dwyer, but I guarantee you that UF would trade with them in a heartbeat….so save your 3rd grade logic

as for your last few lines, that is why people enjoy reading UGA blogs….they get to see pure comedy….hence….COMEDYDOGS

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jealous….you are one tough dude….telling me to shut up. I bet you punched the crap out of them keys when you typed it…..toughguy…

As for the gators, UGA may have better rb’s although it isn’t a fact, but they do not have better wr’s. They may have the best ONE out of the two teams, but not the best group. Hell, last year you and most dogs were saying that they had the best qb, rb’s, wr’s, oline, coaches, dt’s, lbrs, db’s….YET YOU LOST. You lose more often than not so something UGA has is NOT better than what UF has. Maybe you can figure it out since you have all the answers. As for the UF talk, I can type what I want when I want and I will address what posts I want as well. If you don’t like what I type, skip them or continue to kick my ass through your computer…

Wayne, Miami in 02 and USC in 05 didn’t lose to their rival. They made it to the NC game. As for UF, why are they full of themselves. I guess the same way UGA was preseason last year and all coaches at this level have an ego. Surely, you can admit that

Jim, that may be the most overused line and it makes you look gay

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Insane, I have no problem telling who I root for, but what does it matter. The fact of the matter is that when someone isn’t Pro Georgia and says something negative, you guys run around like people are saying that UGA just sucks and will not win a game. UGA is a great school and program, but anyone who can be somewhat objective will admit that GA will have a 8-4 type year. Could they surprise the doubters…sure…they could also surprise the believers. Hell they could surprise everyone and turn in a 6-6 or go 12-0….that is why I am telling you not to take it serious when someone says they will lose 4. You have to admit that they have a lot of ?’s…..

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comedy fool:

” You lose more often than not so something UGA has is NOT better than what UF has. Maybe you can figure it out since you have all the answers.”

what the hell are you drinking? Cheese ball colors, jorts and mullett cuts must really crimp the brain. Awww, is the baby gonna weep? You and Tebow must be related – always crying when things don’t go your way. Face the facts Cheesey: you are out numbered and you will be villainized on this site. If you don’t like it, get lost. Oh, and you still don’t know sh!t!!!

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Awwww, my jorts got wrinkled

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I can’t wait to see Charleston Southern!!!

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Logical? ComedyFool has none of that Mark. He is though the cheesiest blogger on this site and a comedy in himself….(have you seen their color scheme, jorts, mulletts, and bead ensemble?…PRICELESS!!!)

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I’m a UGA fan and I just gotta say everyone has an opinion and comedy has alot of valid points and the UGA fans are acting like a bunch of crybabies because of one sports writers column…Get over it and grow up…we’ll just have to wait and see what happens…GO DAWGS

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Mark,

While we did lose 3 games with two top 12 NFL draft picks, we also won alot of games without top 12 draft picks (see David Greene, DJ Shockley, Musa Smith, Thomas Brown, etc). Much like the dawg team from 2005, I think a great team will make it’s own way. And at the end of the day all you can do is win the games you play regardless of whos wearing the uniforms.

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Jealous…schedule smack is weak. Every team in the sec has tough years and years where the schedule sets up nice for them. UF, in 06 and 08, had a top 3 SOS in the nation so they have proved they can do it with a tough schedule. Don’t think that UGA knew that OSU was going to be good when this game was scheduled and GT is good every now and then. UF plays Miami just as much as UGA plays a good ooc team and FSU is better than GT more than not. So, save your scedule smack because again, everyteam in the sec plays cupcakes and everyone plays tough games from time to time.

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hahaha….I see what you did there, Mark…..LMAO….

and jealous, can you address my post at 5:48 please….just the section to you please, or will you continue to dodge it…?

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I guess Ktown…He will be good, but not better than MoMass who was a senior imo so he knew the system and had MORE talent. That is all I am saying. It will be taking a step back. The same goes for the qb, rb, te, fb positions, but dogs won’t agree.

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Mark- Quick! I need the numbers to play tonite for the FANTASY 5.

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comedyclown, what in the heck does “I don’t think anyone is questioning what UF will be this year topic.” mean????? Please explain, dork. Hey, I still don’t know whether you are a gayturd fan or not but it doesn’t really matter. You’re all over the place. Do I like the Gators? No. Do I like to watch them play football? Absolutely. Do I like Urban Cryer (who refers to himself in the 3rd person sort of like a recent ATL felon QB)? No. Do I think he’s a great coach? Yes! Will the gayturds go undefeated? Not in your lifetime. Will UGA lose 4 games? Nope….too much talent and no team has ever repeated such a huge number of freak injuries two years in a row. Let’s see now…..do I like Chinese food? Yes. Is the current BCS system fair? No. Do I hate I-75/85 traffic? Yes. Do I abhor the current president? Yes. Do I believe in global warming? No. Are you a 5′2″ overweight nerd who cannot get a date? Ummmm…..likely. See? I can sort of jump around subjects as well.

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Fantasy 5 works by picking at random 5 numbers that you hope will prove you to be a winner. Similar to what you are doing with the numbers 8-4. It’s not scientific, its just a random thought.

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Yeah, just like you were all giddy over the Dawgs last year, huh? At least you have the stones to admit that your predictions are pretty much bunk, Mark. Perhaps you will soon feel the desire to write some additional garbage about GT’s football schedule and predicted outcomes. Go ahead – heck, it ought to bring in 4 pages instead of only 3. Not that you monitor that sort of thing, of course.

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My top 5 this year.1.Curran 2.Owens 3.Atkins 4.Boiling 5.Sturdivant

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Hey JEALOUS OF UGA…first, you called me full of myself, assanine, and stupid in your post. I am glad you aren’t so full of yourself, assanine, or stupid (and I heard stupid hurts). Second, what does how you are ranked in high school have to do with how a kid performs in his 3rd year (redshirted one year) in college? Tell me, please. Third, you DON’T have three kids on your roster that were rated higher than Brantley. You have one and his name in Murray…5 star, 3rd best QB in his class. Brantley was a 4-star and the 7th best rated QB. Mettenberger was a 4 star and the 14th best QB. Logan Gray was a 4 atar and was te 12th best QB. And Joe Cox was a 4-star and the 22nd best QB in his class. You better check your data before making such ass…. statements (unless you are talking about QBs the don’t play for Georgia anymore and why would you do that???). Finally, if you don’t believe what I am saying about John Brantly, maybe you would believe what the head coach and offensive coodinator at Florida are saying. They are better judges of talent that either you or me. Just go to http://www.gatorsports.com or the Orlando Sentinal website (use Google is you know how) and read about the terrible back up QB on the Florida roster. And I didn’t say Florida would not lose anything if Tebow went down. Of course they would. He is a Heisman Trophy winner, dude and he has 3 years of playing experience. But Brantley has playing experience and the full support of the Gator coaching staff “as the next great college QB at the University of Florida.” I didn’t say that, the Florida coaches are saying that. So get over yourself and do some reading and some research and stop throwing out insults and your emotions so much. You might start thinking in a clear fashion if you do. And, by the way, I believe I stated in an earlier post what a great QB I think Murray is going to be for Georgia in the future. But right now, their would be a much greater drop off in QB play is Cox went down and Murray came in than if Tebow went down and Brantley came in…believe me…or don’t. I really don’t care. But it is the truth.

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Georgia will be back to mediocrity soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CGzIME5e70

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The dawgs maybe be happy with a four loss season after this season, which I believe will go one of two way’s. A Tommy Tuberville landslide season or a two to three loss season. 7-5, with Richt having to answer a lot of questions, followed-up by another 8-4 season, with Richt on the hot seat. I love the dogs, but I believe this ship is about to sink. Hope the great coach can pull a miracle out this year, we have the talent, but we are about 2 years away from putting it together again.

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Best way to create a 6 page blog with a ton of hits is what? Say UGA will lose 4 games, with 1 of them to GT.

LSU and FL will be our biggest hurdles. TN might be a trap game though.

only way dawgs lose to OSU is if the offense just flat can’t get anything going.

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Roddy Jones just scored again. Good luck willie boy stopping the run! THWG!

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Insane, again you make no sense. I said nobody is questioning Florida because nobody with a brain thinks they will be anything but very good and i was addressing someone so I am just addressing the many topics being discussed on this one blog. Try and keep up.

Mark, I think you misunderstood my post or I misspoke. That isn’t what I was asking.

88, I am not saying that 3 games will tell the whole story, but it is the only 3 he missed and the offense didn’t miss a beat in 2 of them and against Bama still managed to put up 31 and missed a chipshot FG. Who will replace him? Probably a mixture of players in Rainey, Demps, James, Haden until their recruite Debose learns the system and gets some experience. They say he is a beast, but I am not big on counting on incoming Freshman. Harvin was good, but wasn’t the Harvin of 07 and 08 during his rookie season. I think they have more than enough talent to replace him and according to Meyer, they will replace him. I, like you, think their offense will take a step back without him so we are not debating that. However, their Defense will be even better and regardless of what you choose to believe, they have ZERO ?’s on the Defensive side. You are acting like UF is going to go from 40+ ppg to less than 20. IF that were the case, yes, Defense wouldn’t be enough, but UF is still going to score a lot of points. Their Oline is going to be very loaded and deep. They return their top 3 rb’s, their qb, their TE, and one of their wr’s. Replacing Harvin and Murphey will not be easy, but it is easier than having to replace every skill starter imo.

88, going into the season in 08, I would have said that UF’s top 5 players were 1. Tebow 2. Harvin(missed 2 very important games and UF scored 45 and 31 winning both) 3. Spikes. 4. Ingram(ACL)….Hernandez stepped in just fine 5. Munroe(ACL)…..Ahmad Black stepped in just fine

Florida actually had guys that were coached up and stepped in and did fine and Ga didn’t. I could be wrong, but I remember UF having 5 acl season ending injuries before the season started last year and they turned out just fine. Their best safety black wasn’t even supposed to play and was their weak link to start the season. He turned out leading the nation in INT’s and pretty much making the game winning play in the NC game.

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i think tennessee will beat the dawgs.

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TampaGator I see only Demps and Rainey put up any numbers of all the kids you mentioned.40 times don’t mean much for the srs at this point if they were elite it would have already been apparent.AJ and Moore had more catches as then all the WR’s you mentioned combined.Moody has not shown much to think he is a top back.Personally I don’t think you will get much traction with the two little guys at tailback(Rainey or Demps)but we shall see.I think you are a bit delusional to think your offense will be better without Harvin or Murphy.As for the OL I don’t think you have anyone who will be able to contain Owens and Atkins on the field at the same time.Looking at your DL..I think Sturdivant and Boiling could hold their own 1on1 with your DE’s.Gators are good but you have some holes too.

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What is with this coaching staff getting caught so flat footed concerning the QB position…heck everyone knew that Stafford was turning pro and yet the backups don’t get any game reps…so you roll into the 2009 campagin w/ Cox, who if Stafford didn’t go pro would not have had any meaningful reps since 2006 against a woeful 2 & 10 Colorado team…you got Gray running back punts last year after redshirting his freshman year, again with no meaningful reps in a game until, well he’s still waiting for that…so you have a 5th year guy who will be gone this year and maybe Gray his Heir Apparent for the next couple of years w/ no game experience to speak of…then you have Met amd Murray who both may be redshirted because gee that’s the thought pattern at UGA…I can’t invision Murray sticking around holding a clip board for one year, let alone two, and if Met’s mother didn’t work at the school, I doubt that he’d be sticking around…CMR does some good things in this world, but he needs to step it up if he ever hopes to win a NC; heck, just winning the SEC East may be a stretch w/ his coaching style, he’s no Urban Meyer…if CMR keeps this up, he’ll be gone in a matter of years…BTW; even JoePa came around and plays freshman

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LOL at you ignorant sidewalk fans thinking you will beat the Jackets this year. QUICK! Can you even find Athens on a map of Georgia?

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88…you are losing me once again….you say a senior would already be apparent….What about Cox?

Don’t say he backed up a great qb because the same can be said that UF’s wr’s backed up two great wr’s which they did….AND….UF’s wr’s did play a lot….Cooper was a starter that only had 18 catches I believe. UF asks more from their wr’s.

as for moody, he was banged up most of the year I believe….

and again, how can you say UF fans are delusional for thinking their offense will be better since they only lost two wr’s, yet you have said and every dog on here has said that UGA’s offense will be better when they lost their starting qb, rb, te, wr, and fb……Please explain that logic. You can’t. YOU CAN NOT HAVE IT BOTH WAYS

As for containing UGA’s DT’s….they did just fine against OU’s and they are equal or better personal than UGA and most outside of Athens would agree. UF’s oline and dline is ranked top 5 and 10 in almost every preseason mag so they are high on everyones radar. UF’s Dline is also very good. Cunningham and Dunlap are excellent pass rushers and they will rotate roughly 11 guys on the line throughout a game and that doesn’t even include Spikes lining up at the End position. There is not a weakness or hole on UF’s Defense. You can kid yourself if you want to, but there isn’t.

Just give the Gators credit….Go ask 10 guys that are not UGA fans who do they like…

UGA’s Oline or UF’s Dline…..

UGA’s Dline or UF’s Oline……

I guarantee you that the majority will say UF 2X

UF also has 5 LB’s that constantly see the field in Spikes, Jones, Hicks, Stamper, Doe(ALL HAVE STARTED)

UF has Wright, Black, Hill, and Munroe at the safety position who have all started at some point.

They have two of the best CB’s in the sec and nation in Haden and Jenkins. Oh, and their backups Louis and Anderson started some in 06 and 07.

UF basicall has a 22 starters on defense. That equals ZERO holes in my book

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Joe Cox…..LOL!!!!!!!!!!

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WM won’t get another year to figure out GT’s or any other d. Mark it down Mark.

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88, they return eveyone else. Their offense is very difficult to stop because you only practice against it one week out of the year. Yes, they lost to LSU bad and three others and people knew they would have some tough games in their first year, but it is no different than UGA losing to USC and UT in 07 and struggling to beat Vandy that same year. It didn’t take away from the fact that UGA had a good year.

Tech will build on that year because their players have an extra year in the system and the bring almost everyone back. Their Dline will take a step back, their back 7 was loaded with soph and fresh last year so they should improve a lot.

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Good point, SOUTHGADAWG!!! The NATS (you know what it means) will have a tough row to hoe this year, man. I am glad that they have finally assembled a team because it was getting pretty boring whipping the GT azz year in and year out. The insects have a ton of issues just to compete in the lowly ACC. We’ll see how the chips fall. CPJ is a mighty fine coach but GT will drop a few games this year – VT,FSU,NC. Also toss-ups with Clemson and Miami. Go Dawgs!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Comedy you still avoided the question..but anyway NO I AM NOT on the Joe Cox bandwagon…I see Gray or Murray as the guy which is why I say our Offense will be different ..without Stafford and Moreno we will not better on O…no I don’t believe that.Now the FB,TE and WR losses are moot in my book because the players we have are BETTER than the ones we lost.The OL/DL comparison don’t wash either FLA couldn’t block Owens and Atkins in 07.in 08 Owens was out.Conversely Sturidivant locked down that left side in 07 as a true freshman and was out in 08.Besides Moreno and Stafford UGA is a better team all around and of the two Moreno will be the hardest to replace because I see us with a different look all together on Offense with a run threat QB.The Gator secondary was very good in 08.. about as good as they were horrible in 07 so on that point we shall see how it plays out.

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I generally agree with Tampa Gator’s points. I think his/ her analysis of UGA is pretty fairly stated. UGA’s a great program but we have some question marks. Meanwhile the Gators return 21 of 22 on a proven Defense. any objective observer would agree with what TG has said.

So i’m going to take a tall swig of kool-aid and jinx my team: if we beat Ok state why is it impossible that we could go 11-1? assuming a vintage Georgia defense returns and Cox manages the game similar to Matt Flynn in 2007 begind a solid o-line, who on the schedule besides UF would we not be favored to beat? Personally i have a sneaking suspicion LSU could be ranked that high on name alone. Legitimate question to LSU fans, no disrespect intended: what are the strengths and weaknesses of this years LSU team? How many starters do they return on D since that has traditionally been the Tiger’s calling card. IF LSU is similar to last years LSU team we could have a pretty easy SEC schedule. I also believe that a disciplined UGA defense stops Tech’s running attack. Heck we had them shut down until we forgot how to tackle.

On a final note, some fans on this forum need to calm done. it’s just fottball. let’s keep it civil. Not to mention it’s preseason predictions, nobody really knows who is going to surprise and who is going to disappoint. You just won’t know until the teams have played some games.

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excuses…excuses….excuses….

I guess 88 and the rest of the gang can hope a little longer

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TampaGator it’s not an excuse it’s reality..Tebow banged up in 07 but he played.If he missed the game I won’t say UGA was better…they should have won the game.I’m not concerned with backups…so what?I’m talking starters…all conference…all American caliber players..so SIR i reject that yap about making excuses too.I asked a straightforward question..I don’t need a lecture about players stepping up if that was all it was to it then FLA shouldn’t have lost 4 games in 07.

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7 and 5 because we lose to Ark.

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Comedy Yes UGA has a better OL/DL and WR’s .RB nod to FLA because they at least have production coming back in Rainey/Demps.For now I say the Gator secondary is better, LB slight edge to FL,Tebow?C’mon I am a football fan not a blind homer.I say we will dominate both lines of scrimmage in that game in come out with a win..I just don’t think that will be FLA’s only loss.

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Maybe I should preface my comments with this…I see FLA,ALA,UGA and LSU all around 10-2 Nobody is undefeated this year in the SEC..but a two loss SEC team might still be in the NC game.

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comedydawgs, I like your stile. Can we meet at my dorm to just talk some football? You seem to know a lot about my teem. I can show you a lot about me. For example, I usualy sob when I lose. I sob when I watch movies on HBO. I shed teers when I see a sunrise. I just need to cry once ina wile. We can cry together in my dorm. I have the Ole Miss film from last year and maybe we can watch it together. Do you like to cry too? Will you hold me wile I cry? I will hold you too. There is nothing wrong with crying. C’mon now. Let’s have a good cry togethyer. I think I love you.

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A Georgia Tech professor has been arrested and charged with 15 counts of sexual exploitation of children.

UPDATE: It was actually CPJ found in the tech locker room!

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Sorry Mark you are too kind but Dawgs lose to SC and Arkansas….. 6 – 6 Goodbye Willie!

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For the last time comedy my point is depth is good.. true but there is a reason a guy is not the starter..you can dance around it all night but you can not show me anywhere FLA lost that kind of talent and just kept pushing on.Didn’t happen.. OK all this talent is there..drop Spikes,Tebow and One of the Mincy kids for the season how far do you think FLA goes?.

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Bradley…you are a pompous A$$.Your W/L picks for Georgia have absolutely no logic behind them.You spew them out like you researched each team throughly.True football fans can see that the only thing you are concerned about is getting as many hits on this blog as possible to justify your exsistence to your boss. Thats why you will never be taken seriously as a sports writer and eventually be cast asided for somebody far more competent.If you could logically state reasons behind each of your picks we might be able to agree with you…..but you can’t and will never admit that you know nothing about any team in the SEC.Please go cover NBA womens basketball…..thats right up your ally…. and leave college football to somebody far more capable.

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M Brandley is pathetic

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atlantadave, tell us why he is wrong and I expect logic. Give me a breakdown of UGA’s schedule and explain the outcomes. I’ll be waiting. We can go game by game ifyou’d like.

First up…..@ Oklahoma State……tell me who will win and why. I will respond because I have UGA losing this one

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sorry didn’t mean to post twice

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comedydogs, I need you to just come and hold me now. That Ole Miss loss still hurts and I’m crying a river of gator teers. Please come hold me. I need to be held righte now as I sob. You know gator football better than I do so I’m sure Urbin would not mind if we spend the night together in my dorm room. Ther is plenty of kleenex tissue for you and me. Let’s cry together. I love to cry when I lose. I even cry to the meedia.

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Thanks Mark! Best article you’ve ever written. Dawg fans everywhere rejoice!

Now please do us a favor. If we’re lucky enough to pull out a few wins, DO NOT write a new article about how you were wrong. If we go into Jacksonville with a hint of chance, DO NOT change your prediction. Just realize that you are the Jinx Man. If you get the urge to throw praise UGA’s way, just reconsider and start talking about how Tech has turned the corner and Obama’s health care plan is a lock to pass. Many thanks.

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UGA made me cry in 2007 (sniff, wipe). That defense takkled me so hard. It was not fare!!!!

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all that matters is 08 buddy and UGA did not make him cry. I guess CMR ran out of gimmicks for that game. He tried to rally the troups against Tech to start the 4th qtr, but that didn’t work and it was you that was crying for sure that day…bbwwaahahahahaaha

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Do you think you are funny?…just curious?

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Hey “Tim Tebow”…here is a dare for you. Walk up to the real Tim Tebow, all 6′3″ and 245 lbs. of solid muscle of him, and say that stuff. But Tim, knowing the real Tim Tebow, would just pity you and say a prayer for you…not pound on your head as you should and do deserve.

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you are wrong, Bro

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Let’s just play. I’m tired of all the geniuses and their predictions. (especially bug boys)

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TamponGator, you can joyn us in my dorm if you want to. I’m so lonely. I watch the 2007 UGA game over and over and just cry and cry and cry and cry and cry. I feel Colt Brennan’s pain after watching what he went through in the Shugar Bowl. I hate those buldogs. I think I love you though. Can you joyn me and the comedy boy for a threesome? I don’t like girls too much and you sound hot. Wat do you look like?

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No, Timmy boy, I am way too mature and adult for that. But you keep on posting childish things…that is what 2-year olds do. The rest of us wish you wouldn’t, but it is hard to control kids these days. But the most of us who do post with intelligence and civility wish your kind would go away….PLEASE!

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Surprised you are predicting 2 non-conf losses and only 2 conf losses. If it’s 8-4, I’d go w/ another SEC loss. That said, I don’t think UGA will start 0-1. I think they’ll go 4-0, then get trounced by LSU. That will get them back on track, but, like the ol’ days, the home stretch will be tough. 8-4 may not be far off, but I’ll go 9-3. I’d like to think the Dogs will pull an upset w/ either LSU or Florida, but I don’t think this is the year. I think the third loss will be either Auburn or Kentucky in a fluke. The home stretch is when they’ll lose focus…I think they’ll have it first few games based on the fact no one’s giving them much chance. But assuming they lose to either Auburn or Kentucky, I’d say they finish strong against Tech…

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TampaGator and Comedy I would say we will have to agree to disagree.For the record I was a UGA fan before we had Hershel.First of all UGA went 9-3, should have been 10-2(GT has to beat us twice before I say they’re back)In spite of losing 3 of our top 5 ball players.5 out 10..I said the Gators wouldn’t have done any better given that scenario.You guys threw me a bunch of names and what not..depth being a factor in building a football team is 8th grade football 101.I know good players when I see them and Fla has some good ones.Yet they don’t have anyone better than Owens or Atkins on the DL.Or Sturdivant or Boiling at tackle.. they do have a stud in Tebow and some other good players.But I don’t see anything to say FLA is going unbeaten.The team that controls the line of scrimmage is coming out on top 4out of 5 times.FLA has a good OL/DL ..UGA is better.Well come OCT-31you will see exactly what I meant in these posts.Beatdown coming in JAX dudes..get ready!

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One additional note for TampaGator and other weak UF people who don’t know what they are talking about:
UGA had NINETEEN PEOPLE OUT at the end of last season. Most of these players missed the Florida game. Going on and on about who didn’t play for UF against GA, FSU and Bama…who cares. If UF had NINETEEN out, they would have lost to Bama. By the way, don’t try and make some big deal about beating a dead program like FSU. They are a joke just like Miami has become (although Miami will bounce back before FSU). Bowden will be lucky to win 8 a season tops the rest of his career.

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Come on UGA fans. You all are dreaming. 8 wins would be a present. Coach Richt is a good coach, but not that good. Here’s the equation: Games played – Stafford – Moreno + Willie Martinez equals no more than 8 wins and a loss at GT.

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no way the bugs beat the dawgs this year. NO WAY

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I think the dawgs will win more than 8 games…and going out on a limb…i think they will beat LSU. It will be a fight, but i think they will pull it off…they will beat OSU and Ga Tech

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Techies, Terrorist and Perverts. One in the same. Drawing lines, plotting numbers, option football. A great page of history, right out of the 50’s.

Isnt’ it a shame about Tech?

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Think about this Dawg fans: The David Greene offenses relied on a lot of field goals to win games. If Joe Cox can “manage” games and just give us a chance to win, I’m afraid this team lacks a Billy Bennett.

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Another pointless prediction by one of the AJC’s “headline writers”. *yawn*

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Officially done reading Bradleys idiotic column. He bneed to take his FLA boys and move to Gainsville. Same for the AJC- biased trash that ATL calls it’s newspaper. Later Loser

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It doesn’t matter what we think of OkSU. Richt will have ‘em ready. It will be a tough close game with UGA working out a lot of kinks W or L. The dawgs will not lose to all three of OSU, LSU, and UF. Not going to happen. I am more concerned about overconfidence against Ark, SC, UT, Vandy, UK or Auburn. That leaves Tech. Sorry, Atlanta… but Tech will not repeat. 8-4 is not inconceivable. But I think at worst the dawgs go 9-3. I don’t see this years team falling prey to the hype, though. I am sticking with 10-2. Cox is going to do great. The running backs will rock. The D will find a new sense of vigor and nastiness. The team will be more disciplined and in better physical condition. It is going to be a great season… exciting, a lot of close games and upsets. I think it will be the best season in a long time, and I wish all the players on all the teams good luck and good health. And, I wish Coach Kiffn and Oscar Meyer would pucker up and kiss my arse.

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OK Mark, CFN has UGA’s OL ranked #2 in the nation behind only USC (the real USC). Tech’s is ranked…#33. Tech’s DL is ranked #56 in the nation after losing 3 starters including their best DL (Michael Johnson, trust me, the average Tech fan has no idea how much they’ll miss that guy. I’ll admit that he was a hoss.) UGA gains our best DL (Owens) back from injury and Geno Atkins is on everyone’s AA list. If the game of football is won in the trenches, no way UGA loses to the gnats.

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Darindawg,
UGA was voted # 1 last year and look what happened.

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I stopped taking Bradley seriously when he said he hated Chastain as music venue. He’s just a contrarian.

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Hey “Darindawg” what was that preseason ranking in 2008. And how did that work out for the puppy dawgs. Puppy fans love those BS rankings. I bet the puppies OL was ranked above GT’s last year. How did that work out.

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LOL at this article. bradley’s a putz. LSU will disappoint this year and i’ll jump off a bridge if tech beats UGA this year. Tech wins once every seven or eight years… They will win again in 2016 or 2017. The game in stillwater will be tough but what ppl dont realize is that oSu has NO defense. Our defense will come up with some big stops in the second have to bail out a shaky start by the offense and overcome a couple of early picks/fumbles.

i think ugA will surprise this year by playing AS A TEAM! 10-2 at least for the Dawgs in 2009.

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[...] SI ranks above them, but no more. So that’d be, in my mind, a good 8-4 season. (I know from the tenor of your response many among you don’t feel there’s any such [...]

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Hey Mac and all of you GA Homers,

No way GA wins more than 7 games this year with Huge Losses to FL and GA Tech. Talk about smack talking, again the winner is UGAY with no NC in 29 years! So, until you win another one within the current decade, shut the F up!

Enough Said,

Gators roll to an undefeated season with another SEC & NC!

Done!

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13-0 and a national championship. The only way the dawgs will lose is if the other team scores more points than the dawgs and we will do all that we can to prevent that.

Sincerely
your friendly local SEC officiating crew

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Jim Morrison,

Sounds like you think you are important… You are the only one running off at the mouth around here and seeing as how it is a UGA blog that makes you the jaggoff.

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HAHAHAHAH good ole Front Runnin Mark Bradley. Do you seriously just wait to see what everyone is ranked before you make your little predictions? You do this all the time man.

When is the last time a Mark Richt team went 8-4. How the heck is one of the worst defenses in all of college football going to hold UGA to 20 points? Oklahoma State didn’t beat one good team last year. Look at their numbers. Look at their opponents. You media people just read the rankings and let that determine your feelings about a team. It’s pathetic.

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…..that chime in on how good GA is b/c they look at a 10-3 as a failure while GT looks at a 9-4 season as a monumental success, let me break it down for you mental midgets.

If UF or Texas (think they are picked by many as #1) go 10-3 and no BCS bowl this season, and say Miss St. or Duke goes 9-4, and plays on New Years Eve or later – WHAT DO YOU THINK THEIR RESPECTIVE FAN BASES WILL BE SAYING ABOUT THEIR TEAM’S SEASON?????

No rocket science needed to figure this out.

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Dawgs won’t be THAT close to the Gators except in the first quarter.

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gatordawg – do you have a degree from each school? interesting if so…that must be tough to balance friendships!

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Oklahoma State fan here. Those of you who think you will run it down Oklahoma State’s throats are showing you know nothing about the Oklahoma State team. OSU faced a number of the top offenses last year. The key to these teams success against OSU was PASSING the football. OSU held opposing offenses UNDER their total offensive production in most games last year. Our run defense is our STRENGTH. We have 4 returning SENIOR LB’s. Our weakness last year was pass rush which lead to our DB’s being left to cover WR’s way to long. We are young in the secondary (only having 2 upper classmen)

I do respect Georgia’s defense. We came into Athen’s two years ago and found out first hand how fast the Dawg defense is. Our coaches will have a better idea of how fast the defense is and will be able to game plan against it.

Add to that we have a 3 year starting QB, an all american RB, an all world WR, and 5 SENIOR starters on the Oline, I think we will have success.

I think the biggest advantage OSU has is on Special teams. We return both returners (Dez Bryant and Perrish Cox)

As usual I think this game comes down to penalties, turnovers, and special teams.

My prediction is Oklahoma State 27 Georgia 17

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I thought I was the only one who had noticed that UGA always seems to get hurt when they blitz. I’m a Tennessee grad, so I like to see it…at least against the Vols. But Georgia sure does blitz a lot and in some strange situations, and seems to get hurt by it more than just about any team I’ve ever seen. I don’t know if you telegraph it somehow, or if you just don’t have anyone to cover that safety-valve receiver that’s always the first option. But the blitzing you bulldogs do sure seems to hurt your team a hell of a lot more than it helps.

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Please keep on underestimating Auburn!
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Crawford, look at what you’ve done. How do we put any faith in what you say?

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Simple Math Bradley,

10-2 with losses to Florida and LSU.

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Loses will be to the following teams:

OKST: 20-12
LSU: 38-28
FLA: 27-21 in OT( mark this one down!)
AUB: 31-20.( also mark this one down!)

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One thing Tech and UGA fans generaly agree on is that Mark Bradley is bias. He is bias towards UGA, it is why I cancelled my delivery.

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I agree Paul, I think Auburn will be a dangerous team this year.

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The DAWGS will lose to South Carolina …. mark it down …..

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Dawg Fud, I do have degrees from both schools, and yes, it can be hard balancing friends (just in football season). I live in Georgia, so you can guess where I get the most crap…

It gives you more chances to savor victory though.

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Well I guess we’ll just find out on October 31st. Can’t wait for the game. I’ll be pulling for the Gators against Tennessee though. I hope Lame Kiffin goes 0-8 in the SEC this year.

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Only Florida has more overall talent than Georgia. The only two games on the schedule to really worry about are LSU and Florida. Ga Tech? Don’t make me laugh—Ga didn’t even show up ready to play last year. This year, the Dawgs win easy. Ok State? LOL!! They play in an overrated conference and even boone pickens’ millions can’t help them in this game—Dawgs win by 17.

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Its so obvious that you redneck, inbred, pot bellied, mullet wearing, PBR drinking UGA fans do not know me. I would be willing to bet the house that most of you who post here and never set foot inside a college classroom, UGA or otherwise. Let me educate you a little. UGA will suck like a cheap Hoover vac this year. OK State will drill them to start the season. Tennessee will beat them like a red-headed step child in Knoxville. The Old Ball Coach will find a way to wax them. Get ready for the Music City Bowl boys..if lucky. The Puppies will be lucky to go 7-5 this year. Its great to be a Vol fan…Fear the Kiff!!! Sing it with me…Rocky Top You Will Always Be Home Sweet Home to Me..Wooooo! Now you “schittheads” can say you know Jack Schitt!! Go Vols!!

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jack schitt… it sounds to me that maybe you never say the inside of a college classromm after reading that hs rant.

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Jack Schitt,

I know you were for real in your rant but dude that has to be the funniest anti UGA post ever here. I always knew you Tenn boys were good for a good laugh. Dusting off my hob nailed boots. See ya soon.

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TampaGator- You do know that OU’s top rusher was out of the NCG right?

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Hey chazzo

FU!

See you in JAX for another beat down.

GA will be lucky to win 7 games this year as the Gators roll to another SEC and NC!

Enough Said!

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No offense but the Dawgs will lose 5 games at least this year. And this has to be said, CMR is a great coach. Don’t get on his case after losing the best QB in the country, a Great running back, and a great receiver. Joe Cox is no mircle worker so let it go. Defense will be slightly better than last year, Offense will be far worse.

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Lsst year the excuse was injuries, what will it be this year. Cox is the dawg equivalent of Taylor Bennett and Caleb couldn’t even drive his mopped in the right diection, so its not likely he will replace NoShow. The Jackets have most of the same team back, including #20 and #21, by the way, the UGAY’s are missing their big three on offense from last year and they still have the same defensive scheme which did not stop anyone last year. Leg humpers are a long way from preseason #1, but still very dillusion. I see at least 5 loses for them, GT will run over them AGAIN!
Can not wait until Nov 28.
THWG!

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please tell me how it will take a fith year senior a game to get used to the offense

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WOW! All these predictions and no one on here will play a down for the Dawgs or any of their opponents. Let’s see how the season plays out. Screw the predictions….. Let’s just see how many games each team wins! I bet my money that most of you are dead wrong…. My pick is that Florida won’t win the NC… put your money on the Sooners… true bet.

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Hey Paddy…there is something new…its called “Spell Checker”. Of course I know you had to hurry up and post since someone else was waiting to use the library computer. Next time get the librarian to help you will your syntax and spelling. Based on your post I have to assume you did attend UGA. UGA and Florida both suck, I just don’t know who sucks worse! Gooooooo Vols!!! “Fear the Kiff” in 2009!!

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I believe Georgia will finish at 11-1 this year with the only loss coming to LSU. The Dawgs have an open week before the Florida game just like in 2007 where they also started the season ranked 13th. I believe the offense will be much stronger this year, not because our players are better than last year, but the play calling should be better without Bobo feeling he must get Stafford and Moreno equal touches with both being preseason Heisman hopefulls. The defense should be much better this year with a more aggressive attitude starting the season with a chip on their shoulder after recieving heavy critisism following last years disappointing season. Georgia does have a touch schedule to overcome, but I believe they will be in the National Championship discussion at the end of the year.

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Hey Chris(previous poster) you are living in denial,11-1. yeah in your dreams. Last year as the preseason #1 was your best shot at a national title and an 11-1 record.And what happened Alabama beat you and Florida embarrased you.You lost Stafford and Moreno yet you say the offense will be better. Are you talking about the Athens Georgia Bulldogs? They don’t have a tough schedule? Come back to earth. Yeah they will be in the national title discussion at the end of the year when there going over Florida’s wins, maybe the dawgs can make it a game this year.

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why are Jackette fans on here? Isn’t there a Star Trek marathon on SciFi channel? The best post ever on these blogs was the suggestion to change the Nerd’s name to Locusts since they only come out once every 8 years!!! PRICELESS!!!!! To the cheese ball gator fans: FU had a week off before the WLCP for 15 years. The last 2 times UGA had the week off they won! That is a fact morons. Jack S: you are just a plain IDIOT. Get ready to take a hobnail boot up the ole a$$.

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leghumpers here is what you keep forgetting chan and reggie are gone. coach johnson still has something to prove against the nutlickers.

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I understand how you can get on the OSU bandwagon, after all they return the best offensive skill players in the country. But lets take a look at the teams they put those numbers on. Their wins came against teams with a combined record of 36-51. The only BCS team with a winning record they beat was Misouri, remove that win and their opponents were a combined 26-48. Their defense was awful, I can’t see how they improved alot over they year. We could very well lose 4 games, I just can’t see OSU being one of them.

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Mark Richt is in the middle of a divorce, and Willie Martinez would not know a good defensive player if one ran over him on the side line, and Bobo is no offencive cord. This is the year it all comes crashing down on the Dogs start looking for another coach.

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I also invested all my money with Bernie Madoff. Has anyone seen him lately? He was supposed to call me and let me know how my investments are doing.

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hey Max, here’s another one for ya “F off”!

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