Live from G-Day: Who’s the QB? How’s the 3-4? Et cetera
A view from above during the dramatic alumni game. (Extremely panoramic photo by M. Bradley)
Athens — Murray, Gray or Mettenberger? The 3-4 as cure-all? And for Mark Richt on a sunny (but not all that warm) spring day, the key question: Sunglasses, hat or both?
We’re here at G-Day, where the masses — as of 12:30 p.m. — have yet to gather. There’s an alumni game ongoing before a gathering of family and friends, and the glorified scrimmage between undergrads is scheduled to commence at 2.
Of interest: Whether Aaron Murray, Logan Gray or Zach Mettenberger will stamp himself as the heir to Joe Cox as No. 1 quarterback, though it must be noted that Murray looked the best of anybody at G-Day 2009 and then didn’t play a real down. Also: Whether the newfangled 3-4 defense implemented by new defensive coordinator Todd Grantham will look at all coordinated.
I mention the last part not because I’ve leery of Grantham — I think he’ll do fine — but because I well recall the Georgia Tech spring game of 2008, when Paul Johnson’s spread option looked utterly dysfunctional. (There was a fumble on the first snap, you might remember, and many thereafter.) But that offense yielded a victory over Georgia in Year 1 and an ACC title in Year 2.
So I guess what I’m saying is: You can’t tell much from spring games on the best of days, and on some days you can’t tell anything at all. But they’re fun, kind of, to watch. And I’ll be here all day, watching and reporting, and I welcome your comments, questions and advice for Todd Grantham. Please join me. And I thank you in advance.
Oh, and if you’re a stickler for details: The Red leads the Black 13-12 after one half in the alum game. And Bill Stanfill, interviewed during intermission, just asked a key question of his own: “Where’s the beer?”
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NRBQ
April 10th, 2010
1:06 pm
Anybody know where to watch on the web?
NRBQ
April 10th, 2010
1:07 pm
(notice my restraint?)
BostonDawg
April 10th, 2010
1:08 pm
The restraint is appreciated…and a website to watch online would be as well.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
1:08 pm
Your restraint is noted, NRBQ. I guess you might try Georgiadogs.com.
DedicatedDawg
April 10th, 2010
1:09 pm
See…… you can tell that Bill Stanfill is a real football player…… where’s the beer or “pound the Budweiser!” Oh……. that’s from Jim Bouten’s Ball Four!!
Opinion
April 10th, 2010
1:12 pm
UGA football, actually UGA anything makes me want to puke
Opinion
April 10th, 2010
1:14 pm
UGA football a dominate program with only 2 National Championships in 100 years????
That must make Tech football America’s team with its 4 National Championships !!!!
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
1:14 pm
Also noted, Opinion.
Hollyweird Dawg
April 10th, 2010
1:20 pm
You can watch the G Day game on ESPN3.com. FYI.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
1:20 pm
http://www.espe3.com if you want to watch.
J.J.M.
April 10th, 2010
1:22 pm
here we go with the spam
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
1:24 pm
http://www.espn3.com Are the Drunks trashing the campus yet? Sorry HOLLYWIERD was better at typing and listen on WSB 750. Want to see if a bad Din the 4-3 can be a good D in the 3-4 or if BOBO still SUCKS.
J Clay
April 10th, 2010
1:25 pm
H
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
1:28 pm
I pray all the guys come healthy and safe. Richt don’t let then get to excited and Party themselves all the way to Athens-Clarke County daycare for the weekend.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
1:40 pm
The teams — actually, the team — has taken the field.
Scott
April 10th, 2010
1:45 pm
Tried to watch on ESPN3.com but I get a message that it has been blocked in my area. Thanks Comcast!
Jeauxseph
April 10th, 2010
1:50 pm
yeah, with you Scott. Thanks Earthlink.
Was planning on flipping UGA/Masters coverage.
However, http://www.masters.com offers coverage for everyone. Live right now. Thank you Masters, IBM, Exxon
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
1:54 pm
What is ESPN3? I’m embarrassed to say I’m unfamiliar with that entity.
FalconUGAFan
April 10th, 2010
1:57 pm
Gee POAD for a sec, I thought you were going to show some class by posting the web site. Clearly I was wrong.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
1:58 pm
ESPN3 is the new Espn360 MB new markiting and name. Thanks for the chance to be better FALCONugaFan.
FalconUGAFan
April 10th, 2010
2:02 pm
You still missed the point. Have a great day, POAD.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:05 pm
Richard Samuel isn’t playing. Had a concussion in practice.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:06 pm
And here’s the opening kickoff.
No, wait. No kickoff in G-Day games. Just taking the ball at the 20. Logan Gray starts at quarterback.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:07 pm
Brook Whitmire on the public-address microphone.
Gray’s first snap: Completion to Tavarres King.
Rheumatism
April 10th, 2010
2:08 pm
Blacked out on ESPN3 in ATL…go figure.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:08 pm
Washaun Ealey short gain.
Robert in MN
April 10th, 2010
2:09 pm
ESPN3 follows similar blackout rules to other sports…. if you are in Atlanta and can get CSS you will be blacked out…
FalconUGAFan
April 10th, 2010
2:10 pm
About the only time it pays to be in DC. No UGA blackouts
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:10 pm
Gray’s second pass is tipped and then dropped. The 3-4 was a 4-2 on third-and-long, you might be interested in knowing.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:10 pm
Drew Butler punts the ball about 2 1/2 yards. Whoa.
Bumble Bees Yay
April 10th, 2010
2:11 pm
Just like a UGA hater, uneducated and bad grammar, PI$$ marketing is spelled with an E. You usually have a decent opinion on here but I guess today is your PMS day. lol Have a great day and lets see some separation from one of the QB’s so we can move forward with him.
Rheumatism
April 10th, 2010
2:11 pm
Prediction…Black out aside. Offense under Gray drives a little, stalls. Under Aaron, drives and scores 2. Under Mettz, drives a little and scores 1. Defense looks better against the run than the pass. Blitz often with 4 sacks.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:12 pm
Aaron Murray completes his first pass. Short gain to Rantavious Wooten.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:13 pm
Aaron Murray sacked. Although not actually sacked. Not allowed to tackle the quarterback.
Rheumatism
April 10th, 2010
2:13 pm
Someone call me when its over to tell me I was right, please.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:14 pm
Dontavius Jackson, reserve running back, pops a draw.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:14 pm
Murray overthrows Rhett McGowan deep.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:15 pm
So far the pitchers are ahead of the hitters, so to speak.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:17 pm
Logan Gray throws behind A.J. Green.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:17 pm
Mark Richt doing radio right now. Up in the booth.
RxDawg
April 10th, 2010
2:19 pm
Logan’s first pass is a completion. He’s our man!!!
Ealey is playing?
UGA ALL THE WAY
April 10th, 2010
2:19 pm
Why hasn’t Mett thrown any yet?
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:19 pm
Another four-man front. Gray completes a pass to Green.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:20 pm
mark – you remember the first play of last year’s G-day? It was a flea flicker … Cox to AJ. And Joe under-threw it by about 10 yards. It was at that exact moment, i thought, oh boy, this guy does not have a big time, SEC type arm.
Even though it was a 4 yard out… that ball zipped out of A Murray’s hand. Much more like Statford, etc… He just seems to have the “it” factor as well…
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:20 pm
Long gain for Carlton Thomas.
unicoidawg
April 10th, 2010
2:20 pm
What radio station is carrying the game????? CSS sux…….. I can’t get CSS here and we are still blacked out.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:20 pm
I remember the play, Nola. But thanks for the reminder.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:21 pm
I was under the impression WSB750 was but I can’t get it on-line it is NASCAR go figure.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:21 pm
I’m told by Tim Tucker that all the usual Georgia radio stations are carrying the game.
NRBQ
April 10th, 2010
2:22 pm
Thanks for the pbp, Mark.
No internet or radio coverage in Augusta, short of paying 90 bucks for Gxtra.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:23 pm
glad your there Mark… even though many on these parts give you heck, I still think you have the most balanced look at the dawgs.
oh and hawks will win out and keep the 3 seed IMHO… just glad Bogut is out and Lebron isn’t going to play..
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:24 pm
Gray touchdown off play-action to Kris Durham.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:24 pm
The game is on WSB750 AM I just cant get it on line but it is on. Ealy fake and a TD pass.
FalconUGAFan
April 10th, 2010
2:26 pm
Gray looks pretty good so far
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:26 pm
MB was that a good PA Fake to freeze the LBs for that TD Pass?
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:26 pm
That was a very good fake. To Ealey.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:27 pm
Murray screen to Jackson gets stuffed.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:28 pm
Don’t want to see anothe D Greene quality Faker. Greene could stand back there for an HOUOR before he threw the pass after his fakes.
OSCAR
April 10th, 2010
2:29 pm
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:30 pm
How full did the Stadium get? I am not picking fun either. I will be one of the 2000 at Tech on the 24th.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:31 pm
The first quarter ends. Red leads 7-0. Not the most exciting spring game ever, honesty compels me to note.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:32 pm
The bottom level of the South stands is pretty much full. The North stands are closed for construction.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:32 pm
I was hoping CUZ and 45ACP were going to be on.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:33 pm
Logan Gray gets sacked. Or semi-sacked, as is the case in this game.
Money
April 10th, 2010
2:33 pm
QB stats after 1?
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:34 pm
Are they not going to doing any Kickoffs after all the talk of changes? METT the arm is in.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:34 pm
Deep completion from Mettenberger to Wooten. Nice throw.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:34 pm
Woot with a snag.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:35 pm
Wooten end-around.
RxDawg
April 10th, 2010
2:35 pm
I’d guess about 20,000 – 25,000
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:37 pm
Who is the considered the 1st team O Red or Black and who is the 1st team D Red/Black? I don’t know.
RxDawg
April 10th, 2010
2:37 pm
“I was hoping CUZ and 45ACP were going to be on.”
POAD, are you part of the TGC (yes the “the” is redundant)?
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:37 pm
Is Tiger going to do it MB? (wait that could mean many things)…
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:37 pm
TY RX for #’s
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:38 pm
First-quarter stats: Murray 2-for-3 for zero yards; Gray 3-for-4 for 35 yards and a touchdown.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:38 pm
Mettenberger touchdown. Fade to McGowan, who made a nice catch.
Yellow Fuzz
April 10th, 2010
2:39 pm
Can’t believe I’m watching
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:39 pm
What do you mean RX? Mett TD over the back arm.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:39 pm
I would say Mettenberger has made the biggest impression so far.
RxDawg
April 10th, 2010
2:39 pm
McGowan? Walk on?
81Dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:39 pm
Good throw by Zack on the TD.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:40 pm
Yellow where you to get to watch? Keep you friends close and your enemies closer. remember?
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:40 pm
Rhett McGowan
# 25
Wide Receiver – WR
Height: 6-0 Weight: 185
Redshirt Freshman
Previous Affiliations
Calhoun
Previous Experience
HS
Hometown
Calhoun, Ga.
——————————————————————————–
Courtesy: UGA Sports Communications
Release: 01/13/2010
2009: Member of the scout team.
*Named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for summer semester.
High School: Calhoun, coached by Hal Lamb… Team captain senior year… Earned Coaches Association All- State and All-Area honors after senior season… Won three region championships… Also lettered in basketball… Averaged 22 points per game as a senior… Voted All-Area after senior year.
Personal: RHETT DANIEL MCGOWAN; Born: February 1, 1990; Major: Business.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:40 pm
According to Tim Tucker, the Red is the No. 1 offense and the black (wearing white jerseys) is the No. 1 defense. Quarterbacks are playing for both sides.
RxDawg
April 10th, 2010
2:40 pm
Nevermind POAD. Just an email list involving the two you mentioned and others.
Yellow Fuzz
April 10th, 2010
2:41 pm
I’m trying not to be a dog hater this year
RxDawg
April 10th, 2010
2:41 pm
Thanks nola
Money
April 10th, 2010
2:41 pm
MB you are awesome… Thanx for the update, ESPN3 is not getting off on the right foot with me!
Dan
April 10th, 2010
2:42 pm
Who is on the sidelines coaching? Do they have former players like in years past or are they getting down to business?
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:42 pm
40K? wow not bad please don’t leave trash on my TAX PAID FOR College.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:42 pm
Time to let Murray play with the #1s… that is what its going to be in Game 1
RxDawg
April 10th, 2010
2:42 pm
Oh just stick around here Fuzz, someone will get you back on the hattin track.
Yellow Fuzz
April 10th, 2010
2:44 pm
rx,
no, im really trying to turn a new leaf
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:44 pm
Logan Gray misses Tavarres King deep.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:45 pm
sounds like BOBO is trying to go for Excitement with little production on the BIG PASS PLAY. now 3 & 10 BOBO wins.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:45 pm
watching Logan is like watching Cox… just not enough talent. A great kid, a great dawg… but just not enough to “win” games
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:46 pm
I don’t believe there are celebrity coaches this year. Bobo is with the Red team, Grantham the white.
Blair Walsh just tried (and missed) a 60-yard field goal. Would have been the longest in G-Day history. (I’m assuming.)
Pi$$onatechie
April 10th, 2010
2:47 pm
there is no way Gray is our QB, if he is starting for Georgia in September we are really really in big trouble, the guy is a disaster at QB, sorry! dont mean disrespect to Gray but my eyes dont lie.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:47 pm
Another completion for Mettenberger. He’s 3-for-4, and none of the completions have been short ones.
Money
April 10th, 2010
2:47 pm
Tiger pulls within one stroke
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:47 pm
Darryl Gamble bats down a Mettenberger pass.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:48 pm
nice play by gamble… beat a cut block and knocked down the pass.. remember he moved to OLB this week b/c of depth issues
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:48 pm
Sounds like the Functioning Drunk is the best QB so far! HAHAHA! Just kidding all college kids party.
RxDawg
April 10th, 2010
2:48 pm
I hate to hear that about Gray. I’ve always pulled for him, but only for him to actually be the best.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:49 pm
Another completion by Mettenberger, this to Derek Rich, who fumbles. But another very good throw.
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
2:49 pm
Be careful what you ask for…………
RxDawg, POAD, Yellow Fuzz, good to see you all.
Money
April 10th, 2010
2:49 pm
sucks I kinda hoped Gray could put it together… liked his athleticism…
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:49 pm
agree 100% RX…
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:50 pm
AAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAH 45 in the house! How you doin?
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:50 pm
Justin Houston sacks Gray.
RxDawg
April 10th, 2010
2:50 pm
And to you 45ACP
Money
April 10th, 2010
2:50 pm
my bad RxDawg..lol
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:50 pm
I’m thinking Justin Houston will have 10 sacks this fall.
FalconUGAFan
April 10th, 2010
2:50 pm
Welcome Yellow Fuzz if you are the real Fuzz. Not all us Dawg fans hate the Jackets. I like seeing them play well.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:51 pm
Ealey… wow.. he is going to be nasty in 2010
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
2:51 pm
I believe that Cuz is helping with The Masters.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:51 pm
So far I’d score the QB race: 1. Mettenberger, 2. Gray, 3. Murray.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:51 pm
What are you dong this weekend? You going to work in the Yard and get ready for a 4th of July Cookout? I want my INVITE! Can we shoot some things afer a few drinks?
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:52 pm
turn on cowboy games and watch D Ware.. that could (hope) be Houston in 2010
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:52 pm
Well said, nola.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:52 pm
Murray hasn’t had enough chances yet Mark – I’d go Zach 1, and then co-2s
ListenOnTheRadio
April 10th, 2010
2:53 pm
You can listen online at
http://streaming.1340wgau.com/_players/coxradio/index.php?callsign=WGAUAM
listening to it right now. every once in a while there will be a stupid commercial but it comes right back on. I can’t get comcast and espn3 is still blacked. this sucks, should have gone to the game.
Go Dawgs!!!
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:53 pm
45 I hope Baylie is well and how is your family? Have a Blessed Easter?
RxDawg
April 10th, 2010
2:53 pm
Allright guys, I’m off to my buddy’s place. He has cable and thus CSS.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:54 pm
Carlton Thomas fumbles. Deangelo Tyson recovers. Tyson has looked pretty strong, I have to say.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:54 pm
BYE BYE RX have a safe weekend. THOMAS is DONE he can’t hold his D.
.
April 10th, 2010
2:54 pm
how is reggie ball looking this year?
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:55 pm
ok Zach is for sure in the lead now
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:55 pm
Mettenberger touchdown to Arthur Lynch. Two TDs for Mettenberger. And he has put the black team, which is technically the No. 2 offense, ahead 14-7.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:56 pm
and so Tyson would be Jay Ratliff right Mark.. i did read that CTG likes that kind of nose in the 3/4 (more penetrating) than the big, grady jackson style
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:57 pm
reggie looks as good as THOMAS. Yes or NO? Tell the truth!
lo rider
April 10th, 2010
2:57 pm
Mettenberger looks great. 2 touchdowns in the first half for Zach–should have been 3–but the receiver fumbled. nice deep ball he threw too. i think we have our qb. 5 of 7, 147 yards, 2 td’s.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:57 pm
Yes, nola. Grantham said as much at our little media session back in January.
Fumble=Riding the pine
April 10th, 2010
2:57 pm
That is exactly why he didn’t get much playing time last year. Fumbles are a one way ticket to the bench. Can’t give away the ball like we did last year and expect to win. Hopefully he can get that figured out because he seems to be making progress in all other areas.
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
2:57 pm
POAD, we are well, things are good. Business is picking up.
Winter has given way to Spring. The sun is shining.
Had a very good Easter with Mom and family in Doraville.
Baylie is well.
How have you been over the winter?
And YES we can eat, drink and then start shooting things!
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
2:58 pm
Halftime. Black team leads. Upset alert!
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
2:58 pm
thx mark
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
2:59 pm
Is RAMBO PLAYING? How is he going to hit Da’Ric if he can’t Hit his own teamates when he sees the plays every day? RAMblows Russ’ white painted butt.
lo rider
April 10th, 2010
3:00 pm
carlton thomas has 2 fumbles so far, 1 lost. defense looks great, getting lots of takeaways.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:00 pm
Drew Butler being presented with the Ray Guy Award.
lo rider
April 10th, 2010
3:01 pm
aaron murray went 2 for 3 for 0 yards, o td’s?? logan threw for 1 td, didn’t chart his stats.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
3:01 pm
45 you the SH.T. If you are from Doraville what is your birth year? I am a 66 baby and have many Chamblee and Doraville friends. I hope we know so of the same. What is you B YR?
Dawglasville
April 10th, 2010
3:02 pm
Wasn’t the field goal Butler kicked to beat Clemson in the final seconds of that game a 60 yarder?
lo rider
April 10th, 2010
3:02 pm
crowd over 40,000.
Money
April 10th, 2010
3:03 pm
How is the Secondary looking?
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:03 pm
Yes it was, Dawglasville. With Jimmy Harrell holding.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
3:04 pm
45 do you know Gebo, Algard, Webb, Thomas?
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
3:05 pm
Mark you do know the Kicking will change again when they finish the Construction! The wind will change some.
freedyg
April 10th, 2010
3:06 pm
I’m impressed with big zach…. a lot of us had kinda given the job to murray… but this kid is showing me something..
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
3:06 pm
I’m an old baby, 1955 @ St. Joseph’s Hospital when it was in Atlanta.
Dawglasville
April 10th, 2010
3:07 pm
I wasn’t sure of your were joking or if you had been out in the sun too long. I also am not so delusional to think that the world outside of our Dawg Nation revolves around old Georgia war stories.
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
3:09 pm
No TV but listening to the radio sounds like Mett is doing well.
Dawglasville
April 10th, 2010
3:10 pm
Nevermind. You said G-day history. The sad thing is I was an English major at UGA. I guess that explains why I manage a chicken plant now. Thanks for the good reporting.
lo rider
April 10th, 2010
3:10 pm
secondary looks better than they have in the past–got beat on a big pass from Gray then shut down the offense. got beat deep by mettenberger, then stripped the ball for a turnver. defending green well. wooten looks good. can’t get over mettenberger, he looks confident-very big guy-strong arm–big contrast to joe cox days. mettenberger had 2 td’s in 1 qrtr, Murray played the 1st qrtr. tight ends look tough for Georgias–Lynch caught a td right before halftime.
freedyg
April 10th, 2010
3:10 pm
i thought williams was starting at safety? I guess jakar took over at the last minute…
UGA ALL THE WAY
April 10th, 2010
3:12 pm
That probably woulda been Walsh that kicked the field goal your talkin about D-Ville
Concerned American
April 10th, 2010
3:13 pm
Heads up to all UGA coeds, AJC has just reported that Tiger is on the prowl.
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
3:13 pm
lo rider, thanks for the info.
lo rider
April 10th, 2010
3:13 pm
gray went 7 for 13 in 1st half with 1 td. I don’t think I’ve seen any interceptions yet from the quarterbacks.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:14 pm
Vince Dooley just stopped by to say hello. Both he and Michael Adams are in the press box today. (Though not sitting in adjacent seats.)
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:16 pm
Mettenberger in the first half: 5-for-7, 145 yards, two touchdowns. Gray was 7-of-13 for 102 yards. Murray was 2-for-3 for no yards.
freedyg
April 10th, 2010
3:16 pm
where’s branden smith?
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:16 pm
Branden Smith was back to catch a punt in the first half, I recall.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:17 pm
here is what i wanted to see.. this is your starting O in Sept
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:17 pm
is bob ryan stopping by to say hello to Mike?
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:18 pm
Murray to Green. Threw it behind him, but he snagged it.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:18 pm
Oddly enough, Bob Ryan’s name has been mentioned in the press box this afternoon.
freedyg
April 10th, 2010
3:19 pm
is it just me or does Murray look a little bulky?…
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:19 pm
Baccari Rambo almost intercepted Murray’s pass.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:20 pm
Good throw by Murray. To Kris Durham for a first down.
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
3:21 pm
Good to hear Chris Durham is healty and doing well. Calhoun boy!
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:21 pm
Overthrows an open Green.
freedyg
April 10th, 2010
3:22 pm
come on Murray… that was six..
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:22 pm
Murray to Orson Charles. Another first down.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:22 pm
Bobo letting murray air it out a bit
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:23 pm
Murray is intercepted. Marcus Dowtin. Murray was under pressure and forced it.
freedyg
April 10th, 2010
3:24 pm
rushed it, should have taken the sack…
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:24 pm
dang, i was hoping Murray would take control on the job today. not looking that way so far….
lo rider
April 10th, 2010
3:25 pm
mettenberger went 1 for 2, and then punt. murray had an ok series to start, missed aj for td overthrew him by 5 yards. nice catch and run by charles. murray threw an interception in the red zone. defense looks very tough.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:27 pm
Rantavious Wooten drops a long Mettenberger pass.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:27 pm
quick observation.. .the lack of running game when the #1 offense vs #1 D… i think that is a good sign. had to replace a those 3 NFL d-linemen. I think the o-line prob could be blocking better, but I think they proved late last year they are solid. So maybe a good sign that Dobbs, Tyson, etc.. .playing well
freedyg
April 10th, 2010
3:28 pm
when does Zach get his chance with the first team… he looks good against the first team D though… in contrast Murray is going against the #2 D….
Lord of the Lizards
April 10th, 2010
3:28 pm
Live from Gainesville…crowd of over 51,000 watch as Florida decides to go aerial and John Brantley shines completing over 70% 2 TDs over 200 yrds in limited action. Trey Burton, second team QB also surprised with his arm and TD passes and also had a spring game record twisting turining 78 yard run. But the shocker of the day is when big 3rd QB Jordan Reed came in 4th qtr and not only looked sharp running and passing but threw a game winning strike to win the game for the blue.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:29 pm
he is going against #2 D right now freedyg…
freedyg
April 10th, 2010
3:29 pm
oh ok, thanks nola..
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:30 pm
Murray with a pump-and-go. Misses Green.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:30 pm
but a good pnt free… i want to see Zach vs #1.. prob will be 4th quarter
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:31 pm
Third quarter ends.
lo rider
April 10th, 2010
3:33 pm
marlon bronw is out there, i think he’s #15. had a drop on a short pass. and didn’t seem to know he was supposed to go in motion on the last play of the 3rd quarter. defense won that quarter. shutout.
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
3:34 pm
Tell Michael Adams I said hello…not…
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:35 pm
Marlon Brown is No. 15.
Golden Tornado
April 10th, 2010
3:35 pm
Opinion, thanks for your comment, but UGA has had only ONE, not TWO, national football championships. In 1942, the Dogs lost to Auburn, and wound up 2nd, behind Ohio State, in the AP poll.
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
3:35 pm
Mett looks good and D is doing well
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:36 pm
not many reps for Ealey (and with King not playing) kinda tough to gauge the running game
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
3:37 pm
Gotta cut out the injury bug though… this concerns me
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:37 pm
Orson Charles drops a Murray pass.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:38 pm
Tim Tucker and I were just having that conversation, nola. Truth to tell, it’s hard to judge much of anything in a spring game.
Element of Surprise.... Really?
April 10th, 2010
3:38 pm
need to fire the strength coach
meansonny
April 10th, 2010
3:39 pm
How’s the water girl doing today?
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:39 pm
Haven’t seen Mrs. Richt, meansonny.
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
3:40 pm
How does the o line look ? Is Searles doing a better job????
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:40 pm
Mark – are your rooting for or against Tiger? He is getting a bit too much love IMO.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:40 pm
I’m agnostic on Tiger, nola. I really haven’t rooted for a golfer since Lee Trevino.
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
3:41 pm
BTW where is Loran ????
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:41 pm
fair enough MB…
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:41 pm
The score is 14-7, Jim Doanan. That would indicate — at least to me — that the offenses haven’t done much.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:42 pm
Gray is in now with the second team.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:42 pm
Mettenberger has not played with the first-team offense.
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
3:43 pm
Yeah Mark but we have some dropped passes too.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:43 pm
i hope he gets that chance Mark.. that is the last thing to see for me
meansonny
April 10th, 2010
3:43 pm
MB,
Is that Mett’s punishment for his transgressions?
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:44 pm
Zach needs to get the D to start calling time-outs… clock running fast
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:44 pm
For reasons unclear, the second-team offense has moved better than the first-team offense. Perhaps because the second-team offense is facing the second-team defense.
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
3:44 pm
Mark, I just got in from the Masters. Is Georgia winning?
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:44 pm
Winning, Cuz. Also losing.
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
3:45 pm
Dang, I was afraid of that.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:45 pm
We figured you were off watching golf in your backyard, Cuz.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:46 pm
Nice MB… Scott Howard and Eric talking about would it be an “upset” if Black team wins? WHAT??!
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
3:46 pm
Hello my friend. How are you?
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:46 pm
It would be the biggest upset since the U.S. hockey team beat the Soviets, nola.
Preston
April 10th, 2010
3:46 pm
Why so much action for Dontavious? Where’d ealey go?
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:47 pm
Bogaty… we gave a scholorship this kid?
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
3:47 pm
Oh yeah CMR said they wouldn’t show too much today . That darn Spurrier !
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:47 pm
Black team clinches the massive upset with a field goal.
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
3:47 pm
Mark if I climb a tree, I might be able to see it.
meansonny
April 10th, 2010
3:47 pm
Preston,
I’m pretty sure Ealey’s job is secure.
The touches should be between Thomas and Dontavious
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:48 pm
Its Bulter v Duke part 2… is the #35 (lanier?) RB playing the role of Gordan Hayward??
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
3:48 pm
Fine 45, just tired parking cars all week in my lots.
lo rider
April 10th, 2010
3:48 pm
long dirve ends in field goal. logan gray looked pretty good there, he’s 10 for 17 on the day. throws to back’s and tight ends. nice runs by dontavius jackson.
1st team defense is going to win the game today.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:48 pm
I knew you lived close to the course, Cuz.
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
3:49 pm
Tiger is backsliding. He used words that would embarass a sailor after his tee shot.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:49 pm
Murray back in. Only quarterback not to lead a scoring drive.
First pass batted away.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:49 pm
No Mett with the 1st team O… hmmmm
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
3:50 pm
Well Mark you got an invite to supper if you ever get the AJC to send you here. Two blocks from the Journalists lot.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:50 pm
oh damn, dont be hurt washington
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
3:50 pm
lo rider, that is good to hear. Defense wins games.
Bout time we had a good defense back at UGA!
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:50 pm
our thinnest position
Preston
April 10th, 2010
3:50 pm
I caught that too Cuz. You’d think the network would do something about that.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:51 pm
Murray misses Bruce Figgins.
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
3:51 pm
John Daly is still here. No invite to the Masters so he sets up his bus to sell merchandise. My brother is acting as his Pimp.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:52 pm
Murray converts on fourth down. Again to Figgins.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:52 pm
forgot about Figgens… mark – would be a good off season piece for Tim to give update on Bruce’s career, future after him getting suspended/hurt all last year
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:52 pm
Murray to King. Who got clotheslined.
freedyg
April 10th, 2010
3:52 pm
who’s the guy on D in the black jersey?? lol-
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:53 pm
Todd Grantham just called a timeout.
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
3:53 pm
Preston, the networks used to not put a mike on Tiger. His new status apparently gets him a microphone again.
Mark does Metts look that much better than Murray?
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:53 pm
i like nick williams.. reminds me of safties of years gone by (hard hitting)
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
3:54 pm
How can you not like John Daly?
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:54 pm
That’s Reuben Faloughi, freedyg. He had to switch sides because Cornelius Washington got hurt.
Josh B
April 10th, 2010
3:54 pm
Oh lord…these boys are fighting each other…signs to come ?
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:55 pm
Mettenberger has looked the best of the three quarterbacks, Cuz.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
3:55 pm
BOBO I am opem SLING the ball now! I will be the next L.Scott radio replay I promise!
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:55 pm
was that catchable Mark (to Charles)?
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:55 pm
Murray slightly overthrows Charles. Slightly.
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
3:56 pm
And 45 you can play a round of golf with John, if the price is right.
Dinner with 11 people netted him $7000 on Tuesday night. Righteous bucks.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:56 pm
Close, nola. It was a tad tall for Charles. But he had his hands on it.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:57 pm
so many overthrows for Murray.. reminds me of Statford early in his career…
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
3:57 pm
too many droped passes
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
3:57 pm
CUZ bayli hav a go Easter?
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
3:57 pm
Screwed the spelling sorry.
freedyg
April 10th, 2010
3:57 pm
Sorry but I’m really not that impressed with Murray….
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:57 pm
THEY DID IT!!! BLACK WITH THE HUGE UPSET! WHOOOOOOOHOOOO
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
3:57 pm
Murray sacked, so to speak, on fourth down. By Abry Jones. That’s the game.
Headed downstairs. Back soon.
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
3:57 pm
huge upset
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
3:58 pm
Jack and ice, hold the water.
nola dawg
April 10th, 2010
3:58 pm
good work as always out of you bradly… safe travels back to ATL
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
3:58 pm
Yeah PIZZ. She has had a good Masters too. She played in the front of the yard with her guitar and got a $20 tip. She was excited.
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
3:58 pm
offense still a little vanilla
jasont13
April 10th, 2010
3:59 pm
This is for Opinion from page 1, UGA has 5 National Championships!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
4:00 pm
Wheres Loran ?
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
4:00 pm
45 just Str JACK and a full Clip! AHHAHAHAHH Be good and God Bless you and cvuz and Baylie.
lo rider
April 10th, 2010
4:00 pm
murray finished out the game with a long drive. overthrew 2 or 3 receivers for td’s. the #1 defense stopped murray again. very impressive showing by grantham. don’t know how he got these guys ready this fast, but if our defense plays this well against everybody else, it should be a good year.
1eyedJack
April 10th, 2010
4:01 pm
So what have we learned?
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
4:01 pm
looks like we may have Z man 2…….
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
4:02 pm
Zach may be the man for QB.
jasont13
April 10th, 2010
4:02 pm
I believe Murray will be the starting QB, he gives the offense a different spark, he can move out of the pocket and has a strong arm.
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
4:02 pm
I think I am a sex addict like Tiger. I just can’t get any women to go along with me.
1eyedJack
April 10th, 2010
4:03 pm
45…maybe if you had a gazillion dollars?
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
4:04 pm
The glove sure didnt help……
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
4:06 pm
If I swam around in a pile of money like Scrooge McDuck?
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
4:06 pm
Of course the defense would be an improvement…. thats a no brianer……
Jim Doanan as in Doans Pills
April 10th, 2010
4:07 pm
Oh but Willies bald head still shines
jasont13
April 10th, 2010
4:07 pm
Outside of a few over throws what else did Aaron Murray do wrong? Maybe if the wideouts and backs could catch a few balls his numbers would look completly different.
Pi$$onaDAWG
April 10th, 2010
4:07 pm
45 have you ever tried “Johnny’s Hideway” in Sandy Springs/Buckhead on Roswell road?
jasont13
April 10th, 2010
4:08 pm
I don’t think Richt will put faith in Mett since he has been working from a very limited portion of the play book.
Va. Beach Dog
April 10th, 2010
4:09 pm
One thing I learned–when the fight breaks out, Grantham is all over his player and Bobo just leaves Ealey in the game. And we wonder why we had discipline problems last year.
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
4:09 pm
Defense baby. Our defense is back.
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
4:10 pm
What did Murray do right other than get to the stadium on time?
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
4:12 pm
Someone get Murray a fake id. It seemed to work well for Metts.
Cuz
April 10th, 2010
4:13 pm
Oh well, back to the sex addict. Jim Nantz not Tiger.
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
4:14 pm
Cuz, you are too funny….
Lord of the Lizards
April 10th, 2010
4:17 pm
So is Berger Boy now the man??
Albert the Alligator
April 10th, 2010
4:19 pm
I’ll have a nice tall Heineken with my Berger, please.
45ACP
April 10th, 2010
4:19 pm
Is Urban going to fall out on the sidelines??
We will have to wait and see.
UGA Alum
April 10th, 2010
4:21 pm
Ok..I only made it through the first few posts by Mark. He seems to be really pained to be at the G-Day game. Maybe the AJC can get someone to cover the Dawgs that actually gives a d***! I’m done reading Mark Bradley’s attempt to give fair coverage to the University of Georgia.
Jackson
April 10th, 2010
4:24 pm
Somebody explain what the construction in north stands is for? Georgia website has no info.
defactodawg
April 10th, 2010
4:35 pm
construction is in Reed Alley to create a large concourse, new concessions and restrooms
BurningRedBleedingBlack
April 10th, 2010
4:42 pm
Looks like Mettenberger is the man, I was really impress with his footwork, throwing, ball security. Hes got a pretty deep pass. He really pulled away from the others today. Defense looks like by fall should be pretty good.
tyler
April 10th, 2010
4:42 pm
Anyone have any numbers on the attendance?
BurningRedBleedingBlack
April 10th, 2010
4:44 pm
Tyler, 40,000 fans today pretty good amount coach richt was pleased with the fans
tyler
April 10th, 2010
4:52 pm
Yeah- that’s cool- thanks. I was hoping for something in that range.
AWJ
April 10th, 2010
4:57 pm
I like Logan, but Murray and Met are just better. Logan had more “short” passes and his accuracy was bad laterally. I must admit that Met is making this a real competition. Murray has a stronger arm than I thought, and Met moved around better in the pocket than I thought. Met certainly looked better on the deep ball and with making good choices. I think Murray has a bigger upside, as he reminds me of a quicker, stronger-armed David Greene, as long as he improves on decision making. I think either Murray or Met will do good….
mowreck
April 10th, 2010
5:29 pm
If you disconnect the box, (if you have a cable box) you can pick up game. If you DON’T have a cable box even better.
If you don’t go to channel 85 … then go up one channel at a time. If the first channel is 85-101 you now have CCS and can watch the game.
Course, what do I know, I am a GT fan.
mowreck
April 10th, 2010
5:31 pm
Not only that but it is in HD. Or a very good digital picture. And I don’t have HD television.
Topp Dogg
April 10th, 2010
6:00 pm
More fans at G-day than at Tech home games ,just sad.
Mark Bradley
April 10th, 2010
6:13 pm
Here’s my take on the quarterback race, if you’re inclined.
patrick
April 10th, 2010
7:57 pm
Golden Tornado
April 10th, 2010
3:35 pm
Opinion, thanks for your comment, but UGA has had only ONE, not TWO, national football championships. In 1942, the Dogs lost to Auburn, and wound up 2nd, behind Ohio State, in the AP poll.
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depends on which opinion poll you are using. Since there was no playoff then all are opinions.
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according to nationchamps.net UGA had 6 recognized NC’s
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1980 we all remember
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OTHER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SELECTIONS
1927 – Record: 9-1
Boand System
Poling System
1942 – Record: 11-1
Berryman
DeVold
Houlgate System
Litkenhous
Poling System
Williamson System
1946 – Record: 11-0
Williamson System
1966 – Record: 10-1
Massey Ratings
1968 – Record: 8-1-2
Litkenhous
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http://www.nationalchamps.net/NCAA/database/georgia_database.htm