Bradley’s Buzz: UGA’s going to a bowl, but which one?
The last trip to the Chick-fil-A was yummy. Like a peach milkshake. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin)
The good news: Georgia is bowl-eligible. The not-so-good news: Shreveport still has a bowl. And, according to Matt Hayes of Sporting News Today, the Independence Bowl is where the Bulldogs are bound. (To face Iowa State, per Hayes.)
The better news: Four other bowl projectors see Georgia headed elsewhere. Stewart Mandel of SI.com has Georgia in the Music City Bowl against Boston College. Bruce Feldman of ESPN.com likewise tickets UGA for Nashville, but to oppose Florida State. Feldman’s colleague Mark Schlabach (who used to be my colleague) has Georgia coming to Atlanta for a Chick-fil-A date against Clemson. And CBSsports.com shows Georgia paired with East Carolina in the Liberty Bowl.
What this all means: Nobody knows. We’re 19 days from Bowl Selection Sunday, and the projected field for Georgia hasn’t been narrowed much at all. If you’re counting, the five projections show four different destinations with dates ranging from Dec. 27, 2009, (Music City) to Jan. 2, 2010 (Liberty).
As for Tech: Not much mystery there. Every projection save one puts the Jackets in the Orange Bowl against TCU. The exception is Hayes in Sporting News Today. He has Clemson in the Orange and Tech in the Gator against Notre Dame. There was a time when playing (and beating) Notre Dame in Jacksonville was a big deal for Tech and George O’Leary, but this year such a date would be a colossal bringdown.
The good news: Won’t happen. Tech will win the ACC. Says me.
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mambo
November 17th, 2009
12:29 pm
Who cares? Tech is going to kill us. We can’t tackle.
dan
November 17th, 2009
12:29 pm
I think how the Dawgs play vs. Kentucky will telling of how they will play the rest of the season.I want to see how this team will respond after this victory against Auburn. Is this the kind of win that will salvage the season like it did in 2006? Or is it just a blimp on the radar?
If the Dawgs go out there vs. Kentucky, have 15 penalties and only win by a field goal, then they’ll get blown out by Tech to finish 7-5. But if they handle Kentucky handily( minus AJ Green), they could very well give Tech a tough out and possibly pull an upset. I think that’s what bowl committee’s look at for match ups; they love seeing a team that’s on a hot streak towards the end of the season. If UGA finishes 8-4 or 7-5 but plays well vs. Tech, I could see the Chick-fil-A bowl giving them an invitation.
The Dawgs have a couple of tough tests the next few weeks. Take care of business on the field, and they’ll get a decent bowl bid. Half-ass around and finish 6-6? Well beggars can’t be choosers.
Dawg Nation
November 17th, 2009
12:31 pm
Chevy Nova Jacket: I never said CPJ (woever that is) was going to Notre Dame. I could careless waht goes on with the GT program. The only football program in GA that matters is in Athens. Just look at our stadium, our fan base, or recruiting classes. Plus, we play in the SEC.
GIVE ME A BREAK
November 17th, 2009
12:31 pm
What idiot thinks we need a calendar on this blog? we know the days of the week. STUPID.
DeAngelo Hall
November 17th, 2009
12:34 pm
I’ve got friends at the comm’s office. You can’t touch this.
Chris
November 17th, 2009
12:36 pm
Mark,
You’re a right smart guy despite what some might say on these blogs (that might be a KY expression no?). You predicted an 8-4 finish and were spot on until the UT game and they could still finish 8-4 but not likely.
What would you say the number one reason this program seems to be heading ‘in decline’ as you wrote a few months back? It’s either talent or coaching right? Either they’re picking the 5 star kids who aren’t playmakers or not coaching them.
Dawg Nation
November 17th, 2009
12:36 pm
DAN, it’s never an upset when the Dawgs beat GT. If GT is ranked ahead of the Dawgs it’s only cuz the refs don’t want us to be ranked higher, which means GT is only over rated. It’s only an upset if they beat us.
PradoDawg
November 17th, 2009
12:36 pm
I’ve already tried convincing the Nebraska fans they need to hire Paul Johnson away. Maybe it’s time to start working on the ND fans?
WIllie Martinez
November 17th, 2009
12:38 pm
You are so right DawgNation! Our awesome recruiting classes, with me coaching them up, I will guarantee 6 wins a season next year as well. Coach Richt has guaranteed me another year after we defeated mighty Auburn last week. I will hold Tech to under 50 and we will hug afterwards.
Athens Police
November 17th, 2009
12:38 pm
How about turning the whining down. We’re trying to get some rest after writing all those DUI tickets.
Dawg Nation
November 17th, 2009
12:40 pm
Paul Johnson’s not good enough to be our defensive coordinator. As much as I hate Willie, Johnson would be a downgrade as far as I’m concerned.
AJC
November 17th, 2009
12:40 pm
AA to move headquarters to UGA campus.
Athens Police
November 17th, 2009
12:42 pm
Give Dawg Nation a BUI ticket.
Dawg Nation
November 17th, 2009
12:43 pm
You are a smartass, Willie Martinez.
Dawg Nation
November 17th, 2009
12:44 pm
I don’t have a bike, Athens Police.
timthebrave
November 17th, 2009
12:44 pm
Should be a good game between GT and Clemson in ACC championship. Both teams are playing a lot better then the first time they played in Atlanta. Not sure who is going to win that. I don’t care where Georgia plays as long as it is an interesting opponent. Clemson, FSU, Miami from ACC or Penn St, Iowa from big 10….
CPJ
November 17th, 2009
12:45 pm
Willie Martinez, don’t let your mouth overload your poodle butt.
Dawg Nation
November 17th, 2009
12:46 pm
And when I do drink I know how to hold my licker.
20 wins in a row
November 17th, 2009
12:47 pm
Not a BCS bowl like their friends the Florida Gators. But a little bowl could be fun.
Pi$$onaDawg
November 17th, 2009
12:47 pm
Tooooo Early to know who goes wear yet. TOOOO many games to be played. That being said Daddi can we geta Weed eatr? The famous Poulan Weed Eater Bowl in Shreveport’s TAG LINE from the 80’s. Give Tech hell about the old tie-in to the Blue Turf Bowl but the Weed Eater Bowl is still a tagline too. I know the Dawgs need a lawn service tool after they GRADUATE ahaha I mean use up their 4 yrs of eligibility. Can a Dawg Ski? The Blue Tuff allows the fans to go SKI around the game.
Athens Police
November 17th, 2009
12:48 pm
Blogging.
M.Richt
November 17th, 2009
12:50 pm
Shut-up Willie. No more hugs.
AJC
November 17th, 2009
12:52 pm
AA meeting this Saturday in Athens.
Pi$$onaDawg
November 17th, 2009
12:54 pm
It is never an UPSET when I beat my dog. He knows he was a bad dog and deserved it. Now, when I make him wear a red sweater with a G on it he hides cause he knows he is going to get beat something unmerciful just for fun.
willie martinez
November 17th, 2009
12:55 pm
will the real willie martinez please stand up and give cmr a hug.
willie martinez
November 17th, 2009
12:56 pm
M Bradley told me that brian vangorder had an interview in Athens yesterday. NOT!!
willie martinez
November 17th, 2009
12:58 pm
water girl, CMR said i would continue to live in the basement as long as my defense is there too. what’s for supper? best, willie
GIVE ME A BREAK
November 17th, 2009
1:00 pm
Who in their right mind would put a red sweater with a “G” on it on a perfectly good dog?
willie martinez
November 17th, 2009
1:01 pm
what bowl are we going to? a hint: we will probably lose twice this year in the state of florida.
styles
November 17th, 2009
1:02 pm
Take care of business against Kentucky!! Georgia Tech appears to be the favorite but everyone knows crazy things can happen in this game no matter the rankings. I’d really like to see something similar to ‘97 when UGA had there rally win with less than a minute left!! Or maybe a Dwyer fumble makeup call for Jasper Sank’s botched call…
JSS
November 17th, 2009
1:02 pm
If TCU is not in the Fiesta or the Sugar then it is time to shut that puppy down (the BCS). I said it before they waxed Clemson in Death Valley, they are primed. By the way, I like GA Tech, but a game with TCU and they have 5 weeks to prepare, with that D, it is not a good match up… Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, or Boise are the teams which Tech gives nightmares to in terms of match ups.
M.Richt
November 17th, 2009
1:02 pm
Willie go back to the basement and come up wih a “D’ for GT.
Gary
November 17th, 2009
1:02 pm
Seems to me after the dawgs beat Tech, they should go to the Orange Bowl as the ACC champ.
Wrong-Way Reigels
November 17th, 2009
1:02 pm
Yes, I’ve moved from California to become a Dawgs fan. But I’m just as determined as ever not to stand between Georgia Tech and a National Championship!
TUCK FECH
November 17th, 2009
1:03 pm
Paul Johnson headed to Notre Dame after his Gator Bowl Win!
willie martinez
November 17th, 2009
1:05 pm
For some reason Tech fans love me. I have heard a rumor they are passing out shirts with I heart willie on them. I must of done something special for them.
willie martinez
November 17th, 2009
1:06 pm
in the same city. on the banks of the st. john’s. need any other hints?
Athens Police
November 17th, 2009
1:06 pm
We’re going to make alot of money this weekend. GO DAWGS!!! hahahahaha.
JSS
November 17th, 2009
1:06 pm
“I don’t own a bike.” ROTFLMAO, that was priceless!
willie martinez
November 17th, 2009
1:07 pm
just how many willie martinez’s are out there?
Athens Police
November 17th, 2009
1:08 pm
Pull over, Gary.
willie martinez
November 17th, 2009
1:08 pm
M Richt, i will do that if you agree to quit sending the water girl down here.
Willie Martinez
November 17th, 2009
1:09 pm
How many Hershels are out there?
GA Tech Insider
November 17th, 2009
1:09 pm
Right now, Bowl games are the least of either of these two teams worries. UGA should be focusing on Kentucky, and GA Tech should be resting up before they start prepping up for their game against the Bulldogs.
Have no doubt about it; Paul Johnson has his Georgia Tech team focused on Georgia, and Georgia alone – no ACC Championship; no Bowl game that follows the ACC Championship.
If Mark Richt and his Georgia Bulldogs choose to otherwise, that will be perfectly fine to Coach Johnson.
college football professor emeritus
November 17th, 2009
1:09 pm
Uh oh…a night game…just great. Plenty of time for the “scum” that make up a small but undeniable part of the UGA fanbase to get liqoured up and abusive.
Last year I almost had to draw down on a group of drunk young “Dawgs” who threatened my 75 year old parents and vandalized their Mercedes while sitting in traffic after the game, apparently because they had a GT bumpersticker on their automobile. Athens Police would not arrest them. We were able to get names and the kids parents paid for the repairs to the vehicle. A night in jail might have taught them a little more in the long run.
I respect most Georgia fans, but you guys have some awfully obnoxious ones among you. I suspect the Atlanta Police Department will put putting in lots of overtime November 28th.
Seriously, Dawgnation, why do you tolerate the obnoxious few among you?
willie martinez
November 17th, 2009
1:10 pm
I am the real Willie, GT fans love me for some reason. Can anyone help me know why?
willie martinez
November 17th, 2009
1:10 pm
i wonder if john dewberry will get another dui after the tech game.
willie martinez
November 17th, 2009
1:12 pm
yes, willie, they love you because of your great haircut. best, willie
BuzztheKiller
November 17th, 2009
1:12 pm
Reality is tough to face Superdoggie….get used to it. Rivalries go in cycles and the next few years should go Tech’s way. Its not the end of the world to not be the top program in the state every year. The younger UGA fans who got on the bandwagon the past few years of Richt have been spoiled into thinking that. Any older fans remember losing to Tech at least every other year, with some long streaks both ways mixed in.
Athens Police
November 17th, 2009
1:12 pm
We got word that M.Richt is running a business out of his house.