The All-UGA Heat Check: Hot – Mark Richt’s seat. (Duh)
Isaiah Crowell: It wasn't all (or even mostly) his fault, folks. (AJC photo by Jason Getz)
The Monday Heat Check arrives, due to the holiday, a day later than usual. Georgia fans might wish it didn’t arrive at all. Because it’s all about the Bulldogs.
Mark Richt’s nerve: It was in place. Georgia won the toss and chose to receive. Get After Their Assets, as the famous Bulldog slogan (sort of) goes. Trouble was, the players’ nerves were jumping all over the place. There was a false start before the first snap, another false start on third down and a delay of game before the punt. Heat Index: Richt tried to be cool, but his players were uncool.
Todd Grantham’s pass defense: Kellen Moore threw 34 passes. One was intercepted. (He was pressured and threw poorly.) Five were incompletions. Twenty-eight were completed. Georgia mustered no sacks. Heat Index: If this is aggressive D at its best, Willie Martinez is Buddy Ryan.
Mike Bobo’s offense: It managed 373 yards, which doesn’t sound so bad. But 167 of those yards came on three plays. (All resulting in touchdowns.) Georgia ran 60 plays and netted 13 first downs. It converted two of 13 third downs. Only one possession spanned more than seven plays, and it ended when Richt chose to go for it on fourth-and-one and Richard Samuel was halted in the backfield. Heat Index: A damp squib.
Isaiah Crowell: He rushed for 60 yards, which is only 24 fewer than Herschel Walker managed in his collegiate debut. But Herschel scored two touchdowns and trampled Bill Bates. Not really a fair comparison, I know — but so much hope has been invested in this latest New Herschel. Heat Index: By normal standards, Crowell’s first game was warm enough.
Aaron Murray: If you want to call it the worst game this gifted quarterback has played as a Bulldog, I wouldn’t argue. He wasn’t terrible; he just wasn’t very good. Heat Index: What’s the opposite of balmy? Tepid?
Alec Ogletree: He figured to be Georgia’s best defender this season. He broke his foot in the first half. He’s out at least a month. Heat Index: That cold chill? It’s traversing the spinal column of the aforementioned Mr. Grantham.
Georgia fans: They came to praise their team. Many left early. Some booed as they departed. Heat Index: A few of these folks seemed hot under their dog collars, if you’ll pardon the expression.
Mark Richt’s seat: He’s not going to be fired on Sunday if Georgia loses to South Carolina on Saturday. But losing to South Carolina could well convince Bulldog Nation that there will never again be great days under this coach, and once that happens there’s almost no going back. Heat Index: No warmer than a blast furnace.
By Mark Bradley
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September 6th, 2011
4:04 pm
Share this witrh others- sounds like you have something you need to share with your family…
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September 6th, 2011
4:05 pm
they already know that UGA sucks
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September 6th, 2011
4:06 pm
Very profound. Great grammar. DeVry or Strayer?
Silver Britches, Red Panties
September 6th, 2011
4:06 pm
Unfortunately Harmon Wages is not available.
Not A Georgia Fan But I Don't Hate You
September 6th, 2011
4:06 pm
Mark Richt’s seat: He’s not going to be fired on Sunday if Georgia loses to South Carolina on Saturday.
I would beg to differ……a loss to S. Carolina would hasten CMR’s departure…..
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:06 pm
just so you know, USC bought the state farmers market across from
Willy B, they tearing it down to build a fantastic tailgating grove and the State fairgrounds recently upgraded their parking area…next time Uga rolls into Columbia the tailgating will be beautiful.
Richard Cranium
September 6th, 2011
4:07 pm
UGA players are asking for more coloring time with their Crayons.
If you can’t go to college – go to UGA.
Share This With Others
September 6th, 2011
4:07 pm
UGA eddukation
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September 6th, 2011
4:08 pm
Richard- where did you go to college? I’ve heard better jokes from elementary school kids.
Brandon Boykin
September 6th, 2011
4:09 pm
Please kick to me so I can trip or fumble…….I stinky!
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:10 pm
georgia does not have room to throw rocks…please tell us the circumstances of the last AD getting canned…the Damon “red panties” Evans AD.
BTW, USC bought the state farmers market grounds…next time georgia comes to Columbia…tell me how you like the look and tailgateing then.
Washshaun Ealey
September 6th, 2011
4:10 pm
Miss me yet???????????????LOL
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:12 pm
Wow, no defense from UGa folks of the big Defensive Tackles georgia has?? you know, the saviors for the defense….
i am not surprised.
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:13 pm
I wonder what those 2 tailbacks georgia threw out with the trash are thinking today???
more importantly, what are UGa fans thinking??
FRED
September 6th, 2011
4:14 pm
COME ON CMR HAS ONE NOTHING SINCE 2005. IF WE HAD A BIG TIME PROGRAM HE WOULD HAVE BEEN GONE IN 2009
Reverend Quantavious Antwoine Mack
September 6th, 2011
4:14 pm
Good Lawd Chillins!!!!!! Can’ts we’s all’s just’s get’s along’s????
USC has 4 bowl wins in its history
September 6th, 2011
4:15 pm
I was in Columbia last year. The tailgating area is full of crime and industrial buildings. The proximity to the ghetto, however is remarkable.
USC has 4 bowl wins in its history
September 6th, 2011
4:16 pm
Wow, no defense of your record vs. UGA or your pathetic football non-history? I am not surprised.
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:17 pm
dude you had to be on drugs…USC stadium area is quite nice
Reverend Quantavious Antwoine Mack
September 6th, 2011
4:19 pm
USC has 4 bowl wins in its history………………DUDE, PLEASE WORK ON YOUR CUT-DOWNS…THEY ARE LAME.
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:21 pm
Hey this is my junkyard defense…meet Rover. He is one big stud isnt he?
USC has 4 bowl wins in its history
September 6th, 2011
4:21 pm
Please work on adding something relevant to the discussion other than a lame attempt at humor.
Buckeye
September 6th, 2011
4:24 pm
Did any dogs see where you ranke in the the Top 25 AP Ranking this week?
Oh, never mind.
TIME OUT!
TIME OUT!
TIME OUT!
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:25 pm
How did the georgia dude feel driving home from a butt whipping by little boisey from Idaho…thinking…man, that big bad USC is coming to Athens next Saturday…Can georgia get it going in a week worth of practicing? can their Nose Tackle learn to tackle? Can they learn to block? Heck they had spring practice and pre-season to get ready…what was georgia doing with all those practices?? Its only practice but still…
Buckeyes are cheaters
September 6th, 2011
4:25 pm
When was that National Championship again?
Buckeye
September 6th, 2011
4:26 pm
Hey Clinch,
Whaddup, Bro?
How’s the season going for you so far?
joe
September 6th, 2011
4:26 pm
So where is Cobb County Dawg who is always spouting off about how he used to play for UGA and how big and bad they were going to be this year? Also, haven’t seen Lex Dawg either…guess he’s too depressed/embarrased about the performances UGA and UK put on last week. Got news for ya…only gonna get worse. Wait til the commits start jumping ship…
USC has 4 bowl wins in its history
September 6th, 2011
4:28 pm
How does the USC dude feel after getting beat by UGA and Clemson 65% of the time? UGA must be terrified of the history-rich USC program that has garnered nationwide attention for years with its natural pipeline of players to the NFL, SEC championships, natural championships…
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:28 pm
add to the discussion?
you mean the fire mark richt comments or the we suck really bad comments??
Dude, i was adding some major good comments to the discussion but you are just too bummed out to notice…i cant wait to see the georgia nose tackle play some defense on saturday
USC has 4 bowl wins in its history
September 6th, 2011
4:30 pm
“Add to the discussion” was meant towards Reverend… Sorry for the confusion. I’m out. Enjoyed the back and forth. Good luck Saturday.
Alphare
September 6th, 2011
4:31 pm
GAMEC0CK,
defeating UGA is no big deal this year, the big deal will be beating the Gators.
SKIPPER
September 6th, 2011
4:31 pm
The game of football is, was, and always shall be won at the LINE OF SCRIMMAGE! We got whipped so bad at the line that it would take Shakespeare four quill-pens and a 55-gallon drum of ink to write about it! We can look at coaches, play-calling, etc., but WE NEED TO GET LINEMEN that can play. We’re big, but un-talanted and outta shape. So, the message boards will keep lighting up coz “us” gonna be mediocre ’till we get some hosses up front! Herschel woulda looked below average runnin’ behind this bunch!
Buckeye
September 6th, 2011
4:32 pm
Hey dogs,
Didn’t see you in Staples Power Rankings on SI.Com either. Typo?
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:32 pm
funny, when USC whips georgia, tenn, fla, bama, and clempson…all of them say…well look at your history nonsense….
Got some big news for you dude, USC can’t change the past so we focus on the here and now baby…and the next big one up is ….georgia
I know, sucks for you.
Buckeye
September 6th, 2011
4:34 pm
Was it 1981? Oh, that was your last one………….last century.
Go rewatch Saturday’s touch footall game with Boise. You’ll catch a glimps of Herschel.
You’ll feel better.
Alphare
September 6th, 2011
4:37 pm
USC GAMEC0CK,
gators fans only claim 20 years of football history, you may go ahead and claim 1 year with a brilliant record.
You have my support for sure.
Alphare
September 6th, 2011
4:38 pm
It has to start from somewhere anyway.
Dan
September 6th, 2011
4:40 pm
If it had been a dancing contest UGA would have won by a mile…unfortunately someone forgot to tell Richt dancing and jumping around isn’t as quite as important as blocking and tackling. UGA is not close to Boise in football….players or coaching
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:40 pm
I like you better already Alphare but USC does have a Heisman Trophy winner so we do have more than just one good year….
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:41 pm
Dan you are spot on.
georgia’s lack of class and coaching was shinning through for everyone across the nation to see
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:43 pm
I cant believe no georgia fan has even comment on how bad the NT played in the middle of that tough 3-4 defense
Alphare
September 6th, 2011
4:44 pm
USC GAMEC0CK,
heard on the radio another C0ck world beater emerged from last week’s game, forgot his name, any idea?
SKIPPER
September 6th, 2011
4:45 pm
You’re dead-to-right, Buckeye! Herschel was safer on the sidelines (or in a burning building) than he woulda been behind that crew!!
gdawginkalamazoo
September 6th, 2011
4:46 pm
Drew Butler had a hell of a game.
Buckeye
September 6th, 2011
4:49 pm
Why am I such a fat, big-mouthed and middle-aged loser?
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:51 pm
That was Antonio Allen, plays the Spur position.
He had 16 tackles, forced 2 fumbles, recovered 2 fumbles and ran one back for a touchdown….got no love from the SEC office for defensive player of the week but SOS says the kid will start and play alot vs georgia…maybe he can open some eyes this week.
Randy Marsh
September 6th, 2011
4:53 pm
I hope McGarity still has Dan Mullen’s cell # because that’s who we need to get. USC will beat us by at least 2 TD’s Saturday. With Ogletree out, Lattimore will probably cut through the D with ease and if our OL can’t block Boise, how can we block SC’s line? It’s gonna be ugly. Same ol’ crap, just a different season.
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
4:53 pm
He was not a starter prior to the ecu game….but he is a starter now.
even SOS can miss a gem in practice so folks should not be too hard on Richt for how good georgia practices and then how bad they execute in the game….football is tough
Real Dawg Fan
September 6th, 2011
4:55 pm
USC Fan, find your own blog. Go out and help Garcia key some more professors’ cars.
Gooooo, Dawgs!!!!
USC GAMEC0CK
September 6th, 2011
5:00 pm
Well said dog fan…USC will be keying georgia real good tween the hedges on Saturday…oh, the GAMEC0CK nation can’t wait for this gem in Athens to unfold….just think of all the recruits that will be standing there watching….what a fantastic opportunity for USC to show out just a little….but USC will not be dancing…they will be blocking and tackling