Listen up: I like UGA over the Gators. Whaddaya think of that?
Memo to Mark Richt: Bag those black helmets forever, please. (AJC photo by Bob Andres)
Your attention, please. I’m about to recant an earlier prediction. I now believe Georgia will beat Florida.
(Let me also debit my increasingly shrinking account of credibility by noting this: I thought the Gators would win the BCS title. What the heck was I thinking?)
I know, I know. The Gators had a week off and Urban Meyer is too clever not to think of something. But the Urbanator has had a while now to get this offense going, and he hasn’t yet. And here’s what I know: Georgia will go to Jacksonville:
• With the better quarterback.
• With the better offense.
• With the better running game.
• Having won three in a row, as opposed to losing three in a row, which is what Florida has done.
I’m aware that Georgia’s three victories have come against three mediocrities, whereas the Gators have lost to Alabama, LSU and Mississippi State — all of which are ensconced in the Top 25. I really don’t care. I like the way Georgia is playing. I don’t think anybody likes the way Florida is playing.
Loading ...Here I should also note: I’ve been wrong about this game before. (Two years ago, when the Urbanator’s team won 49-10 and he called his little timeouts.) I could well be wrong again. But I’m calling it Georgia 24, Florida 17.
And now I’m asking: What say you?
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G8R-H8R
October 25th, 2010
8:48 pm
As a life long dawg fan living in Jax its has been a hard road to travel living with all these gaytors. I wonder if CMR will show with great talent but still be undercoached .. Stupid penalties, poor offensive game plan, inability to stop the big play, etc… Its been too long having very good players not playing up to their potential. Please GOD dont try some stupid uniform change, how about coaching them instead. Theres no excuse not to beat UF this year, they are clearly down on talent and lack an identity. Lets hope that Bobo has some kind of gameplan instead or sprint draw, sprint draw , pass, which keeps us in 2nd/3rd and long all day. Spread them out inside the redzone instead of going to the I-formation. We have a very mobile and talented QB, let him loose !!!! Losing to them this year I would have to say should be the nail in the coffin for CMR.
Bobby Cox/Mark Richt/Paul Hewitt's Agent
October 25th, 2010
9:34 pm
My client and fanbase still see a path to the national championship. By the way, on the strength of the past three wins, I would like to negotiate an extension for CMR.
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Smart like a Fox
October 26th, 2010
7:48 am
I think Mark that your nose is covered in poo and it’s caked on there pretty darn thick. Tell me what do you think of Bosch stackable washer and dryers?
Tony31005
October 26th, 2010
9:59 am
Mark. Are you kidding me… Dogs beat gators? I don’t care if Florida has not won a game all year and Georgia is undefeated, the dogs still can’t beat’em. I really think it’s a mental thing.
Wreckmaniac
October 26th, 2010
10:23 am
Talk about irrelevance. This is like the Dallas Cowboys and Wash Redskins in the 70’s and 80’s.
Two lousy teams living in the past. Sad, really.
Wreckmaniac
October 26th, 2010
10:27 am
Mark the majician. Outhouse to Penthouse in three weeks. When your fan base can’t remember what
happened a month ago, you’ve got it made. Does the Koolaid just make you feel good today or does it also make you forget the past ?
DawgNation
October 26th, 2010
10:35 am
It probably makes him feel as good as that Clemson game this past weekend. Tell me again who lost to them?
Jimbo Fisher
October 26th, 2010
10:58 am
If GA loses to Florida, Mark Richt should resign. This is a year it could happen, but it’s not going to. Florida is about to win and win big. Thanks for being a nice guy, Mark. It has made a major difference in FL’s prep for this game.
Easy Win!
October 26th, 2010
10:59 am
Relax Dawgs—this florida team is one of the worst in the country and finally, UGa can beat them easy in Jax. They lost to Miss State at home and only scored 7 points on that average D. The Ga D is much better and will shut them down cold. Murray and AJ will light up the scoreboard and Richt will run it up late to get back at meyer. Dawgs 41 Fla 9!!!! The Dawgs are back!
Call IT
October 26th, 2010
12:19 pm
What a joke Easy Win when your same team let KY roll up points on your terrible defense. Again, FL will own GA again just like the last 20 + years!
Enough Said!
9 of 10
October 26th, 2010
4:12 pm
is inevitable, nozzles
30-24
Dawgfan2112
October 26th, 2010
7:34 pm
Georgia’s defensive backs are gonna have to step it up. WAAAY to many broken coverages, arm tackles, etc.
jc_dawgs
October 27th, 2010
3:58 am
Tampon gater….you are dumber than dirt…..Jenkins matches up with Greene? Good Lord man! Get a clue!
DavidC
October 27th, 2010
8:06 am
I will believe it when I see it.
ATLDawg
October 27th, 2010
8:24 am
Mr. Bradley, This is your best pick yet. I like it. I think the Dawgs hand the Gators their fourth straight loss.
UGA Homers
October 27th, 2010
8:48 am
WOW!!! A UGA homer at the AJC picking UGA to beat Florida, again!!!! Not that’s news baby—that’s insight. That’s these big time sportswriters make the big money!!!!!
SECexpertpicker
October 27th, 2010
6:15 pm
Bad news for our Dogs….predict that FL finds a pass rush and Murray has to leave with injury in 1st half. Our weak Run defense and lack of backup QB will cost us the game.
DAVID BAKER
October 27th, 2010
6:27 pm
I am sick of losing to Florida. I believe the improvement we have made over the last few weeks will continue and we will win. That will be 2 wins out of the last 4 games.
“GO DAWGS”
DAVID BAKER
October 27th, 2010
6:38 pm
HEY ,FROM WHERE I SIT, YOU ARE BRILLIANT,THIS PAPER IS LIBERAL. WHEN DID YOU FIGURE THAT OUT. MUST BE THAT GA TECH EDUCATION THAT HELPED YOU FIGURE IT OUT.
COMING FROM A FEROCIOUS FUZZY BEE, THERE IS ALOT OF WEIGHT IN WHAT YOU SAY.
I AM SURE THE BANK YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT IS ONE OF MANY THAT WENT BANKRUPT.
UGA 35 , FLORIDA 14
FLORIDA WILL LOOSE FIRST , THEN TECH IN A FEW WEEKS!
Georgia Wins
October 27th, 2010
7:26 pm
If Richt and staff are sick on Saturday and can’t coach another loss.
GatorDC
October 27th, 2010
11:23 pm
Mark – I like what you said about GA’s chance a few weeks ago. That GA will win games, etc. It was impossible, however, you were the only one who said it. Good prediction.
However, Florida will win, in fact, convincigly over GA, even though Florida’s offense has not developed or matured ( Yes, SA will be gone at the end of the year)
FLorida will beat GA , VA, SC and FSU as well as beat Auburn (if Alabama is in SEC, Florida will not win and i think Auburn will beat Alabama)
So, as much as it hurts true sports fan, Florida will play for sugar bowl this year.
thanks for all your time (this year, FL-GA is not a rivalry, but a survival game..for GA, MR wont be a coach if he loses…for FL, fans will put Steve Spurrier above Urban Myer if FL loses)
UGA Wins Easy
October 27th, 2010
11:29 pm
UGA will win this game by 20+. This game could get ugly early, since UGA is at the top of their game and florida’s going down fast. Their offense is one of the worst in the SEC. Dawgs roll–get ready for Auburn, the big game.
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downsouth dawg
October 28th, 2010
12:57 pm
i forgot about those ugly uniforms. I don’t appreciate the reminder… lol
Go Dawgs
Tech Landlord 2010
October 29th, 2010
12:35 am
Who cares as long as I can rent my St. Simons condo to either fan.
Easy Money
October 29th, 2010
12:38 am
GA wins easy, covers the spread, and I’ll pocket some nice walking around money for my trip to Jacksonville. Lay 3 points against that terrible florida team??? It’s like taking candy from a baby!!! GA 33 UF 7—take it to the bank.
GwinnettDad
October 29th, 2010
1:16 am
UGA goes to Florida. UGA loses in Jacksonville. It is a Florida home game, as if playing Florida in Georgia at the Dome. UGA then decides to play again in Jacksonville.
UGA goes to Florida. UGA loses in Jacksonville, It is a Florida home game, as if playing Florida in Georgia at the Dome. UGA then decides to play again in Jacksonville.
UGA goes to Florida. UGA loses in Jacksonville. It is a Florida home game, as if playing Florida in Georgia at the Dome. UGA then decides to play again in Jacksonville..
(yawn)
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Is UGA playing in Jacksonville foolish or just plain stupid? .
BIG DAWG
October 29th, 2010
11:08 am
I think Richt should be prepared to not only take the time outs but score!
DAWGS with a big win…
perplexed
October 29th, 2010
2:14 pm
gwinnettdad, you have got to be a transplant. No native blood in your veins. You make it so apparent. What part of “up north” were you from?
perplexed
October 29th, 2010
2:21 pm
secexpertpecker, so you think you have it all figured out with you stephen hawkins insight and mesa IQ. The Nazis in WWII were brillant as well. They mis fired just “a little bit” wouldn’t say. Ok, just blame their defeats all on hitler. DAWGS by 10+!!!!!!!!. Sorry, Albert E.
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SID
October 29th, 2010
5:08 pm
Will the Redcoat Band please play DIXIE damnit!!!!!
REAL FALCON DAWG FAN
October 29th, 2010
5:57 pm
HOW BOUT THEM DAWG’S! MARK RICHT STEPS ON URBAN CRIERS HEAD WITH A HOBNAIL BOOT! DAWGS KICK BUTT, WONDER IF GATOR TASTES LIKE CHICKEN? GO DAWGS
BradleyCurse
October 30th, 2010
5:08 pm
I’m saying: Florida will score more than 17, just got a feeling about that
Jelly
October 30th, 2010
8:01 pm
Ha! You keep betting on UGA with that coaching staff and you will continue to lose! This team is way to talented to continue to be a middle of the pack or underacheiver team year after year…Time To Clean house!!
Big G
October 31st, 2010
9:07 am
I think you’re an idiot