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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black sheep
October 29th, 2011
7:59 pm
Dawg’88 make that road kill on I 95 and I 10
ryan
October 29th, 2011
7:59 pm
Who cares what the haters say we won the game the real dawg fans should be happy not crying about the win the bottom line is the defense got it done .
pdawg
October 29th, 2011
7:59 pm
DawgMess…..go shoot ur self…..society dont need people like you
Rome Dawg
October 29th, 2011
8:00 pm
I have known Will Muschamp for many years. My in-laws are close friends with his family. Myself, and many family members are UGA alumni. Will….I hope this hurts. You cannot dis your alma mater the way you have. You have entered the ‘SPURRIER CATEGORY’. I will not urinate on you if you are on fire at my feet!!! I will tell this you to your face at Lake Lahussage this summer. UGLY, UGLY win….but a win. BOBO MUST GO!!! But a win against UF is a great win!!! Samuel is one of the great DMG’s of all time!!!! He understands what ‘TEAM’ means.
Hairy Perry
October 29th, 2011
8:00 pm
where is King Gator
Not Yet
October 29th, 2011
8:00 pm
Does anybody see the potential we have with all this young talent “showing up” ?
So we hire a special teams coach. We have something special goin on. Wouldn’t take another QB
for Murray. He’s a sophomore. A sophomore!
phil
October 29th, 2011
8:00 pm
Coraline – so….
What yr did you graduate from GA?
Dr. Morpheus
October 29th, 2011
8:00 pm
Hey, we’ve got better things to do than hang around and read the drivel of silly folks trying to deflate a monumental win for the Dawgs. Don’t you just love how much this irks the haters? Go on and rant, losers. Last thing: Two more guys I gotta acknowledge: Jarvis Jones and Richard Samuel, IV!
See ya later, Alligator…
mk1water
October 29th, 2011
8:00 pm
Fire the special teams coach?
UGA doesn’t have one
Can you tell?
and crowell is a wuss
todd grantham
October 29th, 2011
8:01 pm
All i can shout is “HOW BOUT THEM DOGS!!!”
Coraline
October 29th, 2011
8:01 pm
I guess Israel Troupe was urinating in public again.
Alpha
October 29th, 2011
8:01 pm
All you haters, gators, trolls, tools, idiots, nerds and tickle pile enthusiasts can now either go to your rooms or crawl back under your rock.
Buckhead Bulldog
October 29th, 2011
8:02 pm
Coraline
October 29th, 2011
7:57 pm
Ha ha ha…your little rant will stil not change the fact that Clemson is about to put a world of hurt on your pizzy azz.
Red Stick
October 29th, 2011
8:02 pm
Congrats to the Dawgs on a big win.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
DawgMess
October 29th, 2011
8:02 pm
Coraline,
Get off your back and put your legs together! The GATOR Chomp is extended arms and hands banging against each other – not your ankles beating a drum-roll!
Hairy Perry
October 29th, 2011
8:02 pm
Will Muschamp- The undoing of Florida football.
phil
October 29th, 2011
8:02 pm
Pdawg – suicide is no joke, you idiot. Don’t say crap like that.
pdawg
October 29th, 2011
8:02 pm
All u haters…Clemson i coming!!!!
black sheep
October 29th, 2011
8:02 pm
DawgMess you appear to be the biggest embarrassment on this blog- you obviously know nothing about football to not give huge credit to the defense for their play in the 2nd half. A mind is a terrible thing to waste bubba
todd grantham
October 29th, 2011
8:03 pm
yes, Murray was erratic. Orson Charles was terrible. Ditto for Blair Walsh and Drew Butler. Special teams were abominable. But a win is a win, especially over florida
TheAntiMe
October 29th, 2011
8:03 pm
Wow, Coraline, you wrote all of that and no one is going to read past the third sentence. But I think that you deserve a salute so, here goes:
Sweet Coraline – wah, wah, wah – good times never felt so good!
pdawg
October 29th, 2011
8:03 pm
phil…..oh yeah!!!! killing wife is a joke???????????????? Man u r another
Bigdog
October 29th, 2011
8:03 pm
i hate it for blair. he’s been awsome forever. probably will be again, but for now, smoltz’s head dr. might be a good idea.
Hairy Perry
October 29th, 2011
8:04 pm
Coraline,
I know it sucks being a yellow jacket. It’s not our fault.
North ave. faithful
October 29th, 2011
8:04 pm
Congrats to you Dawgs. Cant explain why but I was pulling for you tonight,agreed it was not a overwhelming win,but I think it was long overdue against you beloved gators.One othe rthing, i think your a little to rough on your young QB. Alot of his shortcomings come from poor playcalling and poor line blocking. I will trade you t.washinton for him right now! GO JACKETS!!!!!
TennesseeDawg
October 29th, 2011
8:04 pm
The game reminded me of a South Park Jimmy and Timmy cripple fight.
Charlie Strong
October 29th, 2011
8:04 pm
Is it considered affirmative action when only a white coach considered as a replacement?
Fan of the Game
October 29th, 2011
8:04 pm
I hope Samuel is okay! He is what a team guy is all about. He has sacrificed and done more for this program than any player I can remember. Makes me think of how committed Hines Ward was. Great Job and I hope he is okay.
jojo
October 29th, 2011
8:04 pm
all you CMR haters and fair weather Dawg fans need to go suck some tailpipes. Go Dawgs!!!!!
Brian
October 29th, 2011
8:05 pm
Florida was given 10 points by poor special teams coverage, we need to get that straightened out!
Bigdog
October 29th, 2011
8:05 pm
GO DOGS! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH YES YES YES
IT’S GREAT TO BE A GATOR HATER.
GoGoDawgs
October 29th, 2011
8:05 pm
Gator, Get your records straight. UF DOES NOT lead the all time series.
Georgia leads 48–40–2 (according to UGA) or
47-40-2 (according to UF)
Air Force Dawg
October 29th, 2011
8:05 pm
I’m glad all the energy vampires were at home on their computers, rather than suiting up in the red and black.
B'dawg
October 29th, 2011
8:05 pm
Sweet Caroline, just sit there and “take it like a champ”.
witness
October 29th, 2011
8:05 pm
Dawgs still need a new OC and a special teams coach. its the worst ST ga’s had in many a year. Murray was average and sure missed Mitchell yet Conley played well. Glad we won but this was another non confidence builder of a game especially on offense and nspecial teams.
ryan
October 29th, 2011
8:05 pm
Coraline = sore looser so she resorts kindergarten name calling grow up .
black sheep
October 29th, 2011
8:05 pm
where did all the haters go??? ran away to their sewers?
phil
October 29th, 2011
8:06 pm
Pdawg – u r an embarassment to Dawgs everywhere….get a life.
TennesseeDawg
October 29th, 2011
8:06 pm
Sad when the nerds like Caroline get on here to talk trash but won’t identify themselves.
DawgMess
October 29th, 2011
8:06 pm
pdawg – which obviously stand for “piss on you” dawg – thanks for sharing that you an obama supporter! your ignorance is so much appreciated!
the spell is broken
October 29th, 2011
8:07 pm
In this game a win is beautiful no matter how you get it. Got the haters on here but it doesn’t change anything….. Now let’s go watch Tenn. beas SC and Clemson pound the North Avenue nerds
Fan of the Game
October 29th, 2011
8:08 pm
jojo – I agree. Some of the ones on here blasting Muschamp are the same ones that wanted him replacing Coach Richt. I hope Coach Richt is at UGA for along time. But sometimes I wonder if some of our fans deserve him.
B'dawg
October 29th, 2011
8:08 pm
im sorry phil, did i hurt your feelings
phil
October 29th, 2011
8:09 pm
Lattimore is a sissy boy for not playing with a simple ACL tear….
Bigdog
October 29th, 2011
8:09 pm
to the gator bulb who said “we still own the series record” it’s 48-40 UGA edge. Oh, sorry. 49-40 now.
ryan
October 29th, 2011
8:09 pm
We do need some help on special teams time to open the wallet get a couple good coach’s to help Richt out just like the CBS guy said .
katherine
October 29th, 2011
8:09 pm
Good game! I’m so happy that the dawgs finally got by florida. Hopefully they can keep it going next year too!
Fan of the Game
October 29th, 2011
8:09 pm
Coarline has about 30 of her family members at the Tech game tonight. They had tickets in the upper deck but she said they are going to get to move to the 50 yard line lower level. There are some empty seats there.
Papa Dawg
October 29th, 2011
8:10 pm
Six is the number.
Six straight wins.
Six sacks on the Gators QB.
JAWJeRDAWG
October 29th, 2011
8:10 pm
kerryb 7:40 pm
Well said, Dawg!