Update: Live from almost-sunny Jax, and here’s Brantley!
A motorized crowd gathers to hear hits like "Rich Girl." (AJC photo by Jason Getz)
Jacksonville – It was cloudy and windy and chilly when I arrived this morning. The sun is trying to peek through, but as we speak it has been a losing battle. Take that, Florida Chamber of Commerce!
A few minutes ago, Greg McGarity noted a singer at midfield practicing Our National Anthem. He asked me who it was. I didn’t know. Someone said, “It’s the guy from Hall & Oates.”
I said, “Daryl Hall?”
Nope. The other one. The lesser half. The short guy with dark hair, not the tall one with the blond flip.
Your anthem singer: John Oates. I have no idea why.
A Wikipedia check indicates he was born in New York, went to Temple and lives in Aspen. If he has a connection to Georgia, Florida or Jacksonville, I’m unaware of it. But enough about him.
Georgia needs to win today. Georgia has lost 18 of the past 21 to Florida. Florida hasn’t been very impressive under Will Muschamp, but Florida wasn’t very impressive under Ron Zook and it beat Georgia twice. But you know all that already.
Something you didn’t know: Florida quarterback John Brantley, who was injured against Alabama three weeks ago but who’s listed as the starter on the flip card, is not warming up. Media members say he was out earlier, but he’s not there now. Florida writers are incredulous.
Further ado: Brantley starts at quarterback after not partaking of warmups. Weird.
At this moment, I have nothing of consequence — or inconsequence — to add. I invite you to join the pregame festivities, such as they are, and stick around for the game itself. And if I find anyone who knows why John Oates is here today, I’ll let you know.
By Mark Bradley
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3,047 comments Add your comment
icedawg
October 29th, 2011
4:28 pm
No surprises so far. The “flat” team will lose. So far it looks like that’s the DAWGS.
Bobo is Not the Problem
October 29th, 2011
4:28 pm
BOOO. Way to suck, Murray and Richt.
about time for CBS to show Run Lindsy Run video
October 29th, 2011
4:29 pm
for the 100th billoin time.
J.J.M.
October 29th, 2011
4:29 pm
why call a timeout when you wont get the 1st down anyways
Orange11
October 29th, 2011
4:29 pm
Murray. Get a clue!
Tiago do Brasil
October 29th, 2011
4:29 pm
Homens, Richt nao e technico. Ele e nossa Dunga! RS.
Since Vince
October 29th, 2011
4:29 pm
inept coaching Its time to clean house!
Dawgs1965
October 29th, 2011
4:30 pm
We always look so confused on offense. I’m so tired of seeing our guys stare at the sidelines forever waiting for a play.
dawgfan13
October 29th, 2011
4:30 pm
So they had an off week and they still look unprepared! Georgia just makes you want to slapp all of them, especially that defense! 4 and 19 and they score a touchdown!!!!!!!!!! Still shaking my head!
Orange11
October 29th, 2011
4:30 pm
Has he done with the original play xalled yet?
Tiago do Brasil
October 29th, 2011
4:30 pm
Por favor…Presidente Adams. Faze alguno!!!
Send'em Uhauls
October 29th, 2011
4:31 pm
HIRE CHAD MORRIS at Clemson TODAY!
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 29th, 2011
4:31 pm
Built FORD tough
Yes when you play UGA you know you just got through playing Flag football
Pago Pago DAWG
October 29th, 2011
4:31 pm
New Mexico State Teachers must be scared to death coming to Athens
next week…pitiful…
Arx Ferrum
October 29th, 2011
4:31 pm
How do we have so much talent and no grind?
Billyboy
October 29th, 2011
4:31 pm
Now that is how to blitz
Mark Bradley
October 29th, 2011
4:31 pm
Scramble. Field goal.
J.J.M.
October 29th, 2011
4:31 pm
like I said field goal
Thomas Dimitroff is a moron
October 29th, 2011
4:31 pm
Best case scenario: We win close ugly game & fire Richt anyway
Mark Bradley
October 29th, 2011
4:32 pm
It’s 7-3.
Mark Bradley
October 29th, 2011
4:32 pm
This doesn’t feel like a 7-3 game, I must say.
G
October 29th, 2011
4:32 pm
FG U!!!
Come on Man!
October 29th, 2011
4:32 pm
come on Dawgs! In the name of Herschel!
icedawg
October 29th, 2011
4:32 pm
It is time for a complete coaching change at the University of Georgia.
80sDawg
October 29th, 2011
4:32 pm
Damn at the commercial breaks! No wonder this game is dragging along
Happy Trails CMR!!!
October 29th, 2011
4:32 pm
3 pts, that’s a team win! they can pack up and go home now
Orange11
October 29th, 2011
4:32 pm
Shut out’s gone
Field Goal Jesus
October 29th, 2011
4:32 pm
YES 3 big points baby!
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 29th, 2011
4:33 pm
Once again inside the 30 and Bozo cant score
Waiting for all the dipsticks who have argued that problem I have brought up
Well why didint we score know it all’s
Uncle Tom
October 29th, 2011
4:33 pm
Another field goal attempt. And it’s just too early in the day to start drinking……………..isn’t it?
Lol
October 29th, 2011
4:33 pm
Should be 21-3. UGA got lucky, because Florida is injured and they suck.
Mark Bradley
October 29th, 2011
4:33 pm
I know UGA only got three points, but that was a major drive.
Come on Man!
October 29th, 2011
4:34 pm
we wouldnt have dreamed of going for it against a team that just lost three in a row?
Send'em Uhauls
October 29th, 2011
4:34 pm
I want a new coach and staff. This is pathetic!
Tiago do Brasil
October 29th, 2011
4:34 pm
Temos esperar?
BroncoBilly
October 29th, 2011
4:34 pm
Y’all better not screw this one up…..we’ve got a bye today so all eyes in the Bronco Nation are on this game….Go Dawgs
GASC
October 29th, 2011
4:34 pm
Calm down people. It’s early.
dummy from Dalton
October 29th, 2011
4:34 pm
Georgia ought to hire thay Mayhem guy from the Allstate commercials…that dude is fearless
Hawg in douglas
October 29th, 2011
4:34 pm
As usual…
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 29th, 2011
4:34 pm
Bozo cant score inside the 30
F250
October 29th, 2011
4:35 pm
It’s always a major drive in a Ford truck.
Mark Bradley
October 29th, 2011
4:35 pm
I’m just going to be quiet.
War Jacket
October 29th, 2011
4:35 pm
TOUCHDOWN!!
UGA Is Pathetic
October 29th, 2011
4:35 pm
UGA sucks !
Bobo is Not the Problem
October 29th, 2011
4:35 pm
Woo! WAY TO SUCK, MARK RICHT.
Orange11
October 29th, 2011
4:35 pm
Special teams
19/22
October 29th, 2011
4:35 pm
LMAO/ TD GATORS. Nice special teams
1969 Graduate
October 29th, 2011
4:35 pm
Special Teams, Wow!
Uncle Tom
October 29th, 2011
4:35 pm
Fire him NOW.
icedawg
October 29th, 2011
4:35 pm
Poorly coached the DAWGS are.