Chattin’ live! Babineaux, coordinators, Woodson, Wren!
It’s live chat time, and we’ll keep going until 1 p.m. You’re free to ask anything and everything, but I thought I’d start the festivities with a few topic suggestions, some of which came from you. (Thanks!)
• Would Georgia be better served hiring a Big Name defensive coordinator or looking for a guy from a smaller school whose profile is substantially lower? Brian VanGorder came from Central Michigan, did he not? (Then again, so did Willie Martinez.)
• The Hawks are 17-6. Mike Woodson is a lame duck, at least at the moment. Should that be remedied soon, or would Rick Sund be better off waiting until May/June to work a new deal? (But what if Woodson becomes a hot commodity after leading the Hawks to the Eastern Conference finals — don’t laugh — and leaves to take another job?)
• Can the Falcons win these final three games? Can they win another game? And if they end up 8-8 or worse, is the season a refutation of the Dimitroff/Smith Method? (I say no, but maybe that’s just me.)
• I have a Hall of Fame ballot. Should I vote for Mark McGwire? Should I write in Greg Norton’s name?
• Bobby Cox is approaching his final season. Will he work extra hard on nicknames for this last go-around?
• Tech basketball: Like what you’ve see so far?
• A submission from Daniel: Does playing Jonathan Babineaux the same week he was arrested give lie to the Falcons’ claims of being a character-first organization?
• A submission from Heath: Kennesaw State football — great idea or non-starter?
• Does Frank Wren know what he’s doing? Will Derek Lowe be traded? Should Derek Lowe be traded?
• Will it get even better for Paul Johnson and Tech, or is 11-2 the summit?
OK, there’s 10 ideas. We can discuss all, some or none. But I will make one request: Having said that you’re free to ask anything/everything, I’ll affix one asterisk. I’d rather not talk about Michael Vick. I’m tired of that one. I expect you are, too.
And with that, the figuarative microphone is open. I’m listening, Seattle Atlanta. (Sorry. Watched “Frasier” one time too many.)
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Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
11:14 am
Ric, that’s a great question. I don’t think Sund is unimpressed by Woodson, but let’s keep in mind that Sund didn’t hire Woodson — he inherited him. And deep within every general manager lives the urge to hire his own guy.
gtgoguy
December 16th, 2009
11:15 am
I for one always thought the AJC was biased toward UGA…but have perceived a swing this year. But that probably is because its usually easier to say good things about a team when a few good things are actually happening for that team…which hasn’t been the case for Tech consistently over the last couple of decades.
nola atl fan
December 16th, 2009
11:15 am
Revised win total for Hawks? Mid-50s? Should they add Koncack for the stretch run?
m
December 16th, 2009
11:15 am
Mark…you are FACTUALLY IN ERROR!!!
gomer gailey inherited a team that had finished in the TOP 25 for 5 SEASONS IN A ROW!!!
Not once did a gomer gailey team finish in the TOP 25. NOT ONCE.
So why are you willing to “massage the truth” to foolishly support gomer???
jdl2
December 16th, 2009
11:15 am
Brucemac, Irk wanted the head coaching job at Tech but didn;t get it. Big fan of Irk, hello of a guy, hell of a coach, but that’s going pretty far back…
fieldofdreams
December 16th, 2009
11:16 am
Can the Braves afford to wait until May 1 to give right to Heyward?
nola atl fan
December 16th, 2009
11:16 am
koncak*
Sonny Clusters
December 16th, 2009
11:16 am
They was a bumpass at Parkview but security got him.
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
11:16 am
I don’t see any way Hewitt gets fired anytime soon, Eastside. (That contract of his precludes it.) But I think Tech fans have reason to expect this team to make the NCAA tournament and win some games there. It’s a good-looking team.
willie martinez
December 16th, 2009
11:16 am
Mark,
why would ANYBODY think you have a grudge against GA football.
maybe a grudge against me. your favorite whipping boy has been removed from the scene.
DawginLex
December 16th, 2009
11:16 am
Mark,
Seen John Wall yet in person?
Faster than Derek Anderson. Faster than Rondo(Rajon, not Kia).
DC hire:
It doesn’t matter if he is 65 or 35, if he can coach, motivate and teach fundamentals, I’m all for him. Whoever he may be.
Eric Dye
December 16th, 2009
11:17 am
In regards to Braves – I think ownership is where the problem lies in not making it back to postseason…where is Ted Turner when you need him?
timthebrave
December 16th, 2009
11:18 am
2 questions. Why didn’t the Braves just sign one of the 2 relievers they had instead of paying the same amount for a 38 year old coming off tommy john surgery? Are the Braves talking about signing Laroche?
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
11:18 am
Herschel, I’d agree with Keith Law about Wagner vis-a-vis Soriano. Were this the Billy Wagner of 2001, I’d feel differently. But we’re about to begin 2010.
And I think LaRoche will probably get a better long-term offer elsewhere. Whether he stays will depend on how much he likes being around his buddy Chipper.
Ric Roc
December 16th, 2009
11:19 am
You say that Woody is held in “high regard” among other NBA types, but I question just how highly his current general manager regards him. I feel that the Hawks have had more of “natural progression” through maturation and seasoning than that of Woody’s coaching — and that isn’t to take ALL credit away from Woody — I just don’t give him as much.
I feel that the progression from the Hawks should have come faster and in much larger doses, given the talent.
College teams play better “help defense” than the Hawks…
Brucemac
December 16th, 2009
11:19 am
So, how is that Falcons DC doing? I think he was at UGA, what a failure.
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
11:20 am
I haven’t seen John Wall in person, Dawginlex, but he’s probably the best player in the country. Better than Derrick Rose, who was pretty darn good.
BALLPLAYER1179
December 16th, 2009
11:20 am
Mark,
With the Angels losing Lackey do you think they become a hot team to come after one of the Braves pitchers and if so who would be the best option for the Braves to get in return for Lowe and who would they get in return for Vasquez?
willie martinez
December 16th, 2009
11:20 am
is Brian a lawyer?
Dave
December 16th, 2009
11:21 am
Mark, what’s your oppinion of Matt Ryan as of late? Sophmore slump? Was never that great? Do you think he could emerge as a Drew Brees type later on?
TNT
December 16th, 2009
11:21 am
i would love to see the braves unload lowe to the angels or another team for prospects and go after Nady to play 1st and bring back DeRosa who can play pretty much anywhere.
shannon1776
December 16th, 2009
11:21 am
Bob Sanders has a good NFL resume and a GREAT college resume at UF and Duke. Been in the game for 33 years. Would definitely not get out schened at the college level. Your thoughts?????
Ric Roc
December 16th, 2009
11:22 am
Sorry!!
I asked the same question twice b/c I didn’t see my first one posted… my bad!
bravofan
December 16th, 2009
11:22 am
MB:your Frank Wren what do you do in regards to Lowe Freeman etc…. who do you think you will get in return?
Larry
December 16th, 2009
11:22 am
Two comments and your thoughts please……..
As a Hawks Season Ticket holder in Columbus, it sure would be nice if game start times were at 7:30 instead of 7:00 AND maybe we would have a full house at tip off instead of the late arriving crowds we always get.
As a UGA Season Ticket holder, do we want a “big name” guy who will be here a year or two and then bolt to a HC job OR do we want an up and comer who we can count on being here a while??
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
11:23 am
I picked the Hawks to win 54 games, Nola. I believe I undershot.
Beau
December 16th, 2009
11:23 am
Mark..Do you think CMR has a under the table deal with Kirby and is just waiting for the bowl season to end.
jdl2
December 16th, 2009
11:24 am
Brucemac, who do you think will end up with the UGA DC job? Who would you like to see get it?
timthebrave
December 16th, 2009
11:24 am
I see that I asked the same question as Herschel, so my next question is about the Thrashers. How close are we to signing Kolvachuk?
Furman Bitcher
December 16th, 2009
11:24 am
Mark, dont you think this Derik Lowe deal is going to get done sooner than later. I do not see the Angels giving up Rivera though as they are in need of some offense right now and giving up him would hurt them further.
Bored at work
December 16th, 2009
11:25 am
I’m hearing Lowe to the Angels for Juan Rivera….what are you hearing?
P.S. – thanks for breaking up the work day with a chat!
willie martinez
December 16th, 2009
11:25 am
mcgwire no. olson LOL
MightyQuinn
December 16th, 2009
11:25 am
Is it possible that Woodson has grown as a coach in the same timing as the team has improved? In other words, he really sucked early on like the team and both have improved, proving patience is it own reward? Could it be? And if thats true, it would appear to me they need to sign him.
mike on lake hartwell
December 16th, 2009
11:25 am
beau, i hope you’re right.
Mark Bradley
December 16th, 2009
11:25 am
I don’t think there’s a deal yet with anybody, Beau. But that’s just my guess.
P-Nut for Mayor of Jackson
December 16th, 2009
11:25 am
Please tell me about the rumors that Tommy Tuberville has bought a house in athens!!!
I know people have already been saying that CMR already has his man…just waiting on a good tme to announce…could that be true?
let the Mayor know!!!
Furman Bitcher
December 16th, 2009
11:25 am
Derosa was on track for a prety nice year last year before the wrist injury
$1.4 million vs. our $14 million bowl
December 16th, 2009
11:25 am
2010 preseason poll
Georgia Tech # 8
Shreveport # 23
uga121
December 16th, 2009
11:26 am
Mark…..Do you have a read on when a call might be made on dc for uga.
bravesfan16
December 16th, 2009
11:26 am
Mark—Is it just me or do the Braves seem to paint themselves into corners and other teams know they must make a move? Doesn’t that get you less in return automatically? Maybe this happens to other teams I’m just not following as close.
$1.4 million vs. our $14 million bowl
December 16th, 2009
11:26 am
2010 preseason poll
Georgia Tech # 8
Shreveport # 23
Hahahahahaha
mike on lake hartwell
December 16th, 2009
11:26 am
but if a deal is already done, why did uga contact foster?
Matt
December 16th, 2009
11:26 am
GT a good looking team? Sorry, but this team does not impress me as being fundamentally sound at atll.
Also, any word on the Kovy negotiations on an Extension?
$1.4 million vs. our $14 million bowl
December 16th, 2009
11:26 am
2010 preseason poll
Georgia Tech # 8
Shreveport # 23
No. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Dylan
December 16th, 2009
11:27 am
Everybody keeps saying that Richt already has Tuberville signed, but I just don’t see Tuberville settling for DC job. What say you Mark?
SC Ace
December 16th, 2009
11:27 am
Mark – Who do you like in the 2010 World Cup? Spain? Brazil? Holland? The USA should get through group play this year.
Will Atlanta ever get an MLS team?
$1.4 million vs. our $14 million bowl
December 16th, 2009
11:27 am
2010 preseason poll
Georgia Tech # 8
Shreveport # 23
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
willie martinez
December 16th, 2009
11:27 am
is Bobby being eased aside, or is this his real wish?
uga121
December 16th, 2009
11:28 am
Larry I would rather have an up and comer if I had faith in richt to find the right guy and I have lost a lot of faith in richt.
SC Ace
December 16th, 2009
11:28 am
Who will the Braves find for the coveted role of washed-up-veteran-Bobby-likes-for-clubouse-leadership-and-presence role this year? Former occupants include your boy Greg Norton, Chris Woodward, the second edition of Brian Jordan, etc.