Live from the Joke by Coke, and the Evil Genius = hope
The ideal Christmas gift for a Dawg fan? Not this. (Photo by M. Bradley)
Understand: In my entire life, I have never thought of Bobby Dodd Stadium as the Joke by Coke, but seeing as how I’m tasked with chatting live tonight from a Georgia perspective I thought I’d get in the spirit. But that, I should report, is where it ends. No cracks about John DUI-berry. Or Reggie Ball. (Well, maybe only one or two.) Everything else will be straight down the middle. Fair and balanced, as we say here at Fox News.
And we at Fox News have learned that the Ol’ Ball Coach doubled the score on young Dabo of Swinney, which has the effect of doing two things near and dear to Georgia fans’ hearts. First, it devalues the ACC title game, in which the North Avenue Trade School — sorry, couldn’t t resist just one more — will take part, and it also offers further proof that the ACC isn’t exactly a fortress of a league.
South Carolina entered having lost five of 11 games, same as Georgia. South Carolina had lost to Georgia by four points on Sept. 12, two days after Georgia Tech beat Clemson by three. So comparative scores were pretty close. (Not that comparative scores tell us much, but hear me out.) And today the Evil Genius whipped his in-state rival 34-17.
Can it happen in another state championship game? Honesty compels me to say I don’t think so, but I’ve been wrong about this game twice in the past three years. I figured Tech would handle Georgia in 2006 given that the Jackets were ranked and headed for the ACC title tilt — sound familiar — and the Bulldogs had needed an upset of Auburn just to get to 7-4. And I figured Georgia would still be too much for the Jackets were — for a half. Then things changed.
I see Georgia scoring some points on Tech. I see Tech scoring a lot more on Georgia. I’ve been saying 42-27 for two weeks, and yesterday I asked you kind folks for your thoughts on the matter. At last check, the semi-consensus among respondents was that the Jackets would win big or Georgia would win close. I’d bet on the latter if I bet. Which I do not. So feel free to disregard my gambling advice.
Please also feel free to join us as we discuss the game from a Georgia angle tonight. I’ll be here until it ends, which I figure will be at 11:29 p.m. EST. And it had better be. My print deadline is 11:30. But that’s problem, not yours. And I look forward to your company on what promises to be an intriguing night.
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Sonny Clusters
November 28th, 2009
7:20 pm
Russ may make a big entrance like Carrot Top.
Not Disappointed
November 28th, 2009
7:20 pm
45acp, I have clear atlanta. I’m on the laptop. it’s 4g. Much better than the wireless at the stadium…..
Chad
November 28th, 2009
7:20 pm
Bradley and the Dawgs blowing out Shultz and Tech on the blogs: 294 to 82.
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:21 pm
I’ve been told by someone who should know that it will be a major surprise if Green plays.
sanders
November 28th, 2009
7:21 pm
mark, I used to always get to the stadium hours too early too. Hours. Your blogging from the games have been great all year. You really have “adjusted” nicely to new journalism. — cheers
Paul Johnson's breaf stanks
November 28th, 2009
7:21 pm
I bet Green jumps out of the fire hydrant when the Dawgs come onto the field!
Pay Attention
November 28th, 2009
7:21 pm
Jackette Lawyer- The Jackette’s big conference title game is against Clemson. Did you miss their game today? Another 7 years… Enjoy the 1 game winning streak while you can.
Not Disappointed
November 28th, 2009
7:22 pm
Mark it’s a little cool on this hill. How is it in the press box?
George P
November 28th, 2009
7:22 pm
I’m out to go watch the game. Remember Dawg fans, all the pain will all be over shortly. Have fun in Shreveport
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:22 pm
Thanks, Sanders. Nice of you to say. Or type, as the case may bee.
Meanwhile...a very telling sign
November 28th, 2009
7:23 pm
Has it really, truly gotten so bad for the Bulldog fans that they are turning to the Evil Genius for a sign of hope?
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:23 pm
It’s fine up here, Not Disappointed. But I’m wearing a big sweater and a coat. I come prepared — for a blizzard, in this instance.
22 wins in a row
November 28th, 2009
7:24 pm
Cuz says: Tebow said in the pre-game that he wished he and Urban could be together forever. Somewhere there is an NFL coach who is nervous about drafting Tebow???
Wow, big game today and you are still green with envy over Tebow’s and the Gators success huh? The Gators can see you guys all the way, way down there in the SEC. Don’t be angry that you lost the last two games by a total score of 90-27, pathetic. Enjoy 6-6, Tebow will take 12-0.
Not Disappointed
November 28th, 2009
7:24 pm
I have to agree Sanders. It is neat to blog at the stadium, hide your laptop and go watch the game. A whole new spectrum of media in “Real time.”
Sonny Clusters
November 28th, 2009
7:25 pm
A big sweater? Are you Russ?
GT Joe
November 28th, 2009
7:25 pm
Rambo and Green out according to Chuck Dowdle. Bummer. More excuses for the dogs after the 63-0 beat down.
Not Disappointed
November 28th, 2009
7:25 pm
such a nut Mark, but I do enjoy. Thanks.
BugKiller
November 28th, 2009
7:26 pm
Update from the Yech Blog:
They’re still on page NUMBER ONE.
Yet again, life brings us more reason that why, win or lose, Georgia just matters more in life than Yech does.
sanders
November 28th, 2009
7:27 pm
chuck dowdle just said AJ Green was Joe Cox’s favorite target. Hmmm. Now that is insight. Actually, I think Joe’s most-oft-used targets have been defensive linemen and linebackers.
Paul Johnson's breaf stanks
November 28th, 2009
7:27 pm
Chuck Doodle? What does he know with his soft ball analysis
Jack Wood
November 28th, 2009
7:28 pm
Georgia Tech. A very modest team with a lot to be modest about.
Russ, I ain't taken no dirt nap like UGA VII
November 28th, 2009
7:28 pm
Yum, Yum, I love to lick my bum. I like a little lipstick now and again, too.
Paul Johnson's breaf stanks
November 28th, 2009
7:28 pm
I hear Chuck Doodle will shave his head if the Dawgs win… Any confirmation on this anyone?
BugKiller
November 28th, 2009
7:28 pm
Chuck Dowdle makes Loran look downright objective and unbiased.
JSS
November 28th, 2009
7:29 pm
Bill, I hope your legal secretary does your typing in the office…
BugKiller, are you still talking? Clown…
45, As much I hate to say this, St. Simons!!!
and Mr. Bradley… Bless your little soul, what did you in another life to deserve a fate like this one?
By the way, who did ABC (ESPN) assign to this game since 3/4 of the Country is getting Notre Dame-Stanford?
Enjoy the game everyone!!!
SOUTHGADAWG88
November 28th, 2009
7:29 pm
Is DC at UGA the best scenario out there for Tubberville?
cantondawg
November 28th, 2009
7:29 pm
UGA has the DT’s to stop Dwyer and OLB to contain Nesbitt. If GT were a passing team i would be more worried because that’s our biggest weakness. I see GT scoring some points but i believe the UGA offense will carry the day against GT defense. Look for UGA in an UPSET and we take some solace from the season. I look for huge turnaround next year.
Paul Johnson's breaf stanks
November 28th, 2009
7:30 pm
He’s a real Howdy Dowdle alright………
defactodawg
November 28th, 2009
7:31 pm
Broadcast crew=Sean McDonough, Matt Millen and Holly Rowe
cantondawg
November 28th, 2009
7:31 pm
SOUTHGADAWG88,
I saw Tubberville state in an interview that he would prefer to get out of the southeast to coach again. I personally believe that Auburn will regret losing TT because i think he’s a heckuva coach.
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:32 pm
PJ standing at the 41 with his arms crossed. He looks confident. No shock. He always looks confident.
NewbombTurk
November 28th, 2009
7:32 pm
Reggie Ball could NOT spell his name.
JSS
November 28th, 2009
7:32 pm
Damn that word “do!”
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:33 pm
Richt walking with one hand in his pocket. Probably checking to see if he remembered his sunglasses.
Kidding!
Bob Horner stayed hurt
November 28th, 2009
7:33 pm
Bill Hartman should have been the biggest UGA homer in the world….but on the air he sure wasn’t…IMO…Chuck does Mark’s show…he only throws him underhand pitches….no fast balls…it’s nauseating to watch
Paul Johnson's breaf stanks
November 28th, 2009
7:34 pm
Mark…..IS CMR checking out his tan on the jumbotron ?
Tom
November 28th, 2009
7:34 pm
Jacket Lawyer, you left out one other cupcake LSU played and that was Georgia Tech. Please refer to last year’s Peach Bowl blowout
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:35 pm
Newbomb Turk was a character in the movie “Hollywood Knights.” Played by Robert Wuhl of “Arliss.” Also starred Fran Drescher.
The Newbomb Turks were also a band from Memphis with an album entitled “Crappin’ You Negative,” which was a line from the funniest movie ever made — “Raising Arizona.”
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:36 pm
I did hear Chuck’s radio interview with Richt after the Tennessee game, and he did ask if there were any bright spots.
willie martinez
November 28th, 2009
7:36 pm
Mark, are you ever interviewed by opponent’s broadcasters prior to a game?
Robbie
November 28th, 2009
7:37 pm
I just hope we have a game
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:37 pm
They’re playing that “All The Way Turned Up” song on the message board. The first 10 times I heard it, I thought the lyric was “Runaway turtle.” Which made no sense, if you think about it.
Jeauxseph
November 28th, 2009
7:38 pm
“I’ll be taking these Huggies and whatever cash you got in that drawer”!
JSS
November 28th, 2009
7:39 pm
Mark Bradley channeling Holly Hunter… Oh it is a “Football Night in Georgia!”
GT Joe
November 28th, 2009
7:39 pm
Always complaining that we don’t sell out games, I bet dog fans WISHED this game wasn’t a sellout. That would mean less witnesses to the beat down.
Mark Bradley
November 28th, 2009
7:40 pm
“Let go of that baby, you warthog from hell!”
Also from “Raising Arizona.” Spoken by Atlantan Holly Hunter.
Scout Dawg
November 28th, 2009
7:41 pm
No penalties and plenty of heart is what we need today. Damn the coaches tee it up and play!
Da Bug
November 28th, 2009
7:41 pm
ACC vs. SEC….Carolina over Clempson, Tech’s next ACC team to lose to an SEC team today. We could have to watch two ACC losing teams in the ACC Champ. game. By the way, is that game still in Jacksonville or did Jacksonville lose too much money on that tussle?
Mark bradley is a b***h
November 28th, 2009
7:41 pm
Hey Mark I have two words for you and Jeff Schultz F off.
GT Joe
November 28th, 2009
7:42 pm
No penalties, plenty of heart, and the entire Tech team getting H1N1, that’s what UGA needs.