Yeah, it was only Vandy. It was also utter domination by UGA
Just for fun, note the number of Commodores on the ground. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin)
Athens – This was billed as the year of the New Vanderbilt. What happened here Saturday night indicated it might be the year of the Old Georgia.
Old as in the days of Sinkwich and Trippi, of Dooley and Erk, of the Davids Greene and Pollack. Heck, maybe even old as in the days of Herschel Walker, the Goal-Line Stalker.
I know, I know. The opposition was only Vanderbilt, the Harvard of the South and the straggler of the Southeastern Conference. But these Commodores arrived with a new attitude and a serrated edge, or so we were told. They’d come close to beating Georgia a year ago, and coach James Franklin had gotten big mileage from his postgame spat with Bulldogs defensive coordinator Todd Grantham.
Franklin’s message to the world: “We’re nobody’s punching bag anymore.”
New message: “Would somebody please ask that team in red to stop hitting us so hard?”
Of Vandy’s five most recent SEC losses, the most lopsided had come by six points, and that was to Tennessee in overtime. The Commodores had opened this season by playing South Carolina within four points, and that was with no help from the officials, who failed to detect a clear interference penalty on Vandy’s final fling. Gone, apparently, were the days when you could schedule the Harvard of the South for homecoming and feel confident of placating all your alums.
But that was before Franklin brought his team to Sanford Stadium. On this night the concept of the New Vandy seemed as cutting-edge as the marketing campaign behind New Coke. Georgia scored touchdowns on its first four possessions, and not one of those drives was triggered by a turnover. The Bulldogs simply lined up and went to work.
Who looked good? Well, Aaron Murray completed his first 12 passes and Keith Marshall popped a 52-yard touchdown and Todd Gurley ran hard and Tavarres King caught a 22-yard TD and Jarvis Jones wrought his usual havoc and … how about we save space and time and do this instead? How about we list the Bulldogs who didn’t look good?
And we will. Just as soon as I think of one.
In the proud history of Georgia football, there have been better halves. But not many, and not lately, and not any I can recall against SEC opposition. This was power and precision and skill and speed and everything you’d want from a team. This was utter domination. The only way Vandy would have stood a chance was if penalties — the Commodious Doors had nine in the first quarter — were points.
Said King: “That’s the first time I’ve seen us come out that way in my five years here.”
Said Jones: “We came here and executed and had fun doing it. Look at the scoreboard — that speaks for itself.”
Then this: “All our teams — offense, defense, special teams — came to play, and you see how good we can be. If we keep preparing, we can be a dangerous team.”
Georgia gained 303 first-half yards to Vandy’s 136. It wasn’t that the visitors weren’t trying — on the contrary, they demonstrated some of the Franklin attitudinal “edge” — but that trying availed them not one whit. By the end of the second quarter the we’re-not-gonna-take-it Franklin had been reduced to settling for a field goal with his team down 27-nil.
Then again, going for it wasn’t the answer, either. Trailing 34-3 midway through the third quarter, Vanderbilt tried to convert on fourth down. Jordan Rodgers, the younger and lesser brother of Aaron, was sacked by the aforementioned Jones. Might want to block that guy, Mr. Franklin.
It got so bad that even when Vandy appeared to score, it really didn’t. Early in the fourth quarter, Rodgers ran right and sought to stretch the ball over the pylon. The refs on the field gave him six points, which would have brought the Commodores within 48-9. Replay review gave him a lost fumble and a Georgia touchback. Holy mackerel.
The first three Bulldog games, all victories, had offered hints of their potential. This night provided the first sustained look, and it was quite the sight. There are so many gifted players on this roster that the thought occurred: If you were holding a draft of the personnel on these two teams, how many picks would pass before you took a Commodore? Ten? Twenty? Forty?
“Talent-wise, we’ve really had some good teams here,” Georgia coach Mark Richt said. “The 2002 team was very talented. But when you execute well and you have good chemistry, you look like you have more talent than you do.”
Then this: “Not that we haven’t got talent.”
Yes, stronger tests await. (Although it’s unclear how good Tennessee, next week’s guest, is.) South Carolina in Columbia will be a rough go, and Florida looks solid, too. But who on this schedule looks any better than Georgia? And if the Bulldogs can harness the attention to detail they brought to this game, what’s the chance of them showing up in the Dome unbeaten come December?
I know, I know. This was only Vandy. But this was the Vandy that had been playing every SEC opponent tough, and the Bulldogs went ballistic on it. I’ve seen a few Georgia games in my day; I don’t know that I’ve seen a more impressive one.
By Mark Bradley
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GT
September 23rd, 2012
2:29 pm
It was Vandy and too much hype as always for Georgia. You can get juiced up against Vandy and win, it is South Carolina who you hit once and they come back, not lay down, that is going to be the problem. I promise Spurrier loves seeing this happen, you win against an overrated team and act like Alabama. The dawgs are dangerous when they are not winning, it is when they are winning that they let people sneak up on them or start showboating and get careless. Vandy played horrible the whole game, the quarterback that was a superstar last year, Rogers, was benched last week, and looked horrible this week. The start was penalty after penalty. You think you going to get that roughing the punter call in Columbia,and you think Spurrier has never seen the likes of Jones? Keep believing it, he has got you exactly where he wants ya, except Spurrier has to play LSU while you guys are celebrating a win over Vandy. Even if he beats you he won’t make it to the dance, you guys are his dance, which makes it all that much more entertaining.
Burgess
September 23rd, 2012
2:35 pm
Isiah Who ??????
Bryce
September 23rd, 2012
2:36 pm
I see Georgia running the table and playing Alabama in the SEC championship game, and then onto the National championship game.
Only problem is we won’t get to play in the National Championship game,because its played around January 12, and the End of the World is December 21, 2012.
GT
September 23rd, 2012
2:40 pm
One more thing, Tennessee is weaker than Vandy. Your heads will be swimming again next week. This may be the worst Vol team in 20 years, Dooley will be fired after this year and I predict Bobby Petrino will take his place. Florida is showing slight signs of SEC life, but Tenn coming back stops this foolishness and makes you play two real SEC football teams a year like everybody else. Petrino will have a field day in the East until Florida and Auburn fix themselves, which will happen eventually. Georgia can beat all of them, but I am telling you now this is the same Georgia we saw last year, except they have not played anybody early, they are still undisciplined and unercoached.
Defense wins Titles
September 23rd, 2012
2:45 pm
Best performance by a Georgia team maybe ever. l am proud. Jamie Frankfarter pulled on a Big Dawgs cape to make his bones. OOOPS. UGA lX is the only Dawg left on our porch. haha. CMR, CMB, CTG keep the team focused next 2 weeks and give the Fine Young Men a week off during off week as incentive. Go Big, Huge, Dominating Dawgs. OL, Coach Friend we are no longer anyones lapdogs. Thanks OL.
Rick James
September 23rd, 2012
2:47 pm
@GTBob
Bill Curry retires after this year and I hope it does not happen but if CPJ lost his job I dont think he could get hired at Georgia St.
He won national championships in FCS, turned Navy into a winning football program somehow, and had the best first 4 years of any Tech coach in history. Please tell us why he would struggle finding employment
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He wouldnt struggle to find employent he would struggle to find employment at a major school.He’ll be back at an FCS or a mid-major.Having had the best 4 years of any coach at Georgia Tech means squat..Think Kentucky would want him when Joker is gone? Nope.Think Arkansas would want him when John L. is gone? Nope.Think Georgia St. will want him when Curry retires? Nope!!
Bigdawg63
September 23rd, 2012
2:49 pm
GT,
Find it funny your on a dawgs blog talking about our issues, when your sorry pathetic team couldnt even hold a lead let alone win the damn game. Think you better worry about that school on North Ave. and quit whining aboutr what the dawgs do. Dont worry, your beat down is coming in November!!!
Rick James
September 23rd, 2012
2:52 pm
@GT
It was Vandy and too much hype as always for Georgia. You can get juiced up against Vandy and win, it is South Carolina who you hit once and they come back, not lay down, that is going to be the problem. I promise Spurrier loves seeing this happen, you win against an overrated team and act like Alabama. The dawgs are dangerous when they are not winning, it is when they are winning that they let people sneak up on them or start showboating and get careless. Vandy played horrible the whole game, the quarterback that was a superstar last year, Rogers, was benched last week, and looked horrible this week. The start was penalty after penalty. You think you going to get that roughing the punter call in Columbia,and you think Spurrier has never seen the likes of Jones? Keep believing it, he has got you exactly where he wants ya, except Spurrier has to play LSU while you guys are celebrating a win over Vandy. Even if he beats you he won’t make it to the dance, you guys are his dance, which makes it all that much more entertaining
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Obviously there’s not much on North Ave to keep you entertained.Enjoy hiding behind other teams since you can find much to cheer about with your own..It might get very ugly for Tech in Athens this season.But you already know that right?
BIG MIKE
September 23rd, 2012
2:53 pm
UGA hasn’t run up any scores. What they have done is create points room by the end of the 3rd quarter, and pulled their #1’s in order to give 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s the opportunity to gain valuable experience and improve their depth. They could have easily scored 70 or better against everybody but MIZZOU. UGA has become a beast and the only thing that can beat them now is UGA.
GTBob
September 23rd, 2012
2:55 pm
Think Kentucky would want him when Joker is gone? Nope.Think Arkansas would want him when John L. is gone? Nope.Think Georgia St. will want him when Curry retires? Nope!!
These are a lot of assumptions based on nothing but your hatred of Paul Johnson. I could easily say that Mark Richt wouldn’t be able to find a job either. I also find it humorous that you seem to think Georgia St and Kentucky are major schools now.
GTBob
September 23rd, 2012
2:59 pm
Do I make a strong case here ?
No, you don’t. You assume that Oregon will lose which is a pretty risky assumption. You are completely ignoring the Big 12 which has three undefeated and top 12 teams right now. I also don’t think UGA has much of a chance to leap frog FSU when the only team they play the rest of the season is South Carolina. You guys will have to beat South Carolina by 20+ points to even have a chance to leap FSU.
Tampa Gator
September 23rd, 2012
3:02 pm
GT……
Nothing personal. But you have little to offer on the AJC that means much of anything to anyone. What a bunch of nothing you post….repeatedly. Funny you come on and blast everyone else’s team when your team looked pathetic against Miami in the second half yesterday. The Canes completely shut down Tech’s offense and dominated the defense. I think most everyone has figured out Johnson’s offense by now….and his days at Tech are dwindling down….I would expect.
DawgNole
September 23rd, 2012
3:02 pm
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2012
2:21 pm
Don’t be surprise that Dawgs maybe playing for a National Title this year. They are quietly positiong themselves for. I see Georgia winning the East, (undefeated) and playing either Alabama or LSU in the SEC Championship. Georgia really has a good chance at playing for the National Championship this year. I know it may seem far fetch, but it is very possible. Look at where they are positioned. They are ranked right now at No. 5 in the country. If they continue to run the scores up againt these opponents, especially against South Carolina who is sitting at No. 7 in the Country, they will jump over Florida State into the 4th position. Oregon will lose at at least one regular season against either Southern Cal or Stanford. Now here is your possibilities here.
You then could very well have in this order.
1. Alabama or LSU
2. LSU or Alabama
3. Georgia
Do I make a strong case here ?
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You make an absolutely lousy case. UGA will not “continue to run the scores up againt these opponents, especially against South Carolina.” They’ve played four crummy teams, which means it’s too early to tell–based on the marshmallow level of competition so far–how the season will turn out. Your case is purely speculative, highly biased, and not reality-based.
Tampa Gator
September 23rd, 2012
3:02 pm
……and…..Florida…..now number 11….and climbing fast from 24.
GTBob
September 23rd, 2012
3:06 pm
……and…..Florida…..now number 11….and climbing fast from 24.
They struggled against three bad teams and blew out a bad team. In the world of ESPN that makes you a great team.
DawgNole
September 23rd, 2012
3:08 pm
GTBob
September 23rd, 2012
2:59 pm
Do I make a strong case here ?
No, you don’t. You assume that Oregon will lose which is a pretty risky assumption. You are completely ignoring the Big 12 which has three undefeated and top 12 teams right now. I also don’t think UGA has much of a chance to leap frog FSU when the only team they play the rest of the season is South Carolina. You guys will have to beat South Carolina by 20+ points to even have a chance to leap FSU.
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You keep ignoring fla, GTBob. Can’t stand the arrogant SOBs myself, but they’re getting stronger each week–and figure to be a player in the East Div race. And they’ll certainly be a load for UGA to handle–as much mentally as physically. Eighteen out of 22 does that to you.
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BIG MIKE
September 23rd, 2012
3:11 pm
It doesn’t matter right now where the rankings are….winner of the SEC Championship goes to NC game. Just win out.
DawgNole
September 23rd, 2012
3:15 pm
BIG MIKE
September 23rd, 2012
3:11 pm
It doesn’t matter right now where the rankings are….winner of the SEC Championship goes to NC game. Just win out.
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True enough, but “just winning out” is a whole lot easier said than done.
GTBob
September 23rd, 2012
3:15 pm
You keep ignoring fla, GTBob.
I am ignoring them for a reason. I watched them struggle against Bowling Green and Tennessee, two very poor teams. They did blow out Kentucky, but Kentucky is one of the worst teams in the FBS. They haven’t done anything but they get an inflated ranking like every other SEC team. I don’t expect them to even be ranked at the end of the season.
DawgNole
September 23rd, 2012
3:22 pm
GTBob
September 23rd, 2012
3:15 pm
You keep ignoring fla, GTBob.
I am ignoring them for a reason. I watched them struggle against Bowling Green and Tennessee, two very poor teams. They did blow out Kentucky, but Kentucky is one of the worst teams in the FBS. They haven’t done anything but they get an inflated ranking like every other SEC team. I don’t expect them to even be ranked at the end of the season.
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Unfortunately for you (and me), it’s not a valid reason. You’ll realize it soon enough.
BIG MIKE
September 23rd, 2012
3:25 pm
@DawgNole
That’s why Championships are hard to come by. With UGA’s depth and talent, I don’t believe there is anyone in the East that can hang with them for 4 qtrs. Like Bradley, I have seen my share of UGA teams and I tell you now, there has never been a more talented and focused group playing and coaching for UGA. If they lose, it will be because they beat themselves. I saw this coming two years ago and told everyone to get out of the way…stand back and relish what they were about to witness. This team is on the same par as the Alabama team that beat UGA a few years back.
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2012
3:27 pm
DawgNole
You make an absolutely lousy case. UGA will not “continue to run the scores up againt these opponents, especially against South Carolina.” They’ve played four crummy teams, which means it’s too early to tell–based on the marshmallow level of competition so far–how the season will turn out. Your case is purely speculative, highly biased, and not reality-based.
Doe not matter about the crummy teams you speculate sir. It’s the ranking where they are crrently. Crummy Teams or not whom they have played against and routed or beaten, they are No. 5. If they continue to win, they could very well be in the top three in the rankings. Highly Biased? Absolutely not. Georgia Bulldog fan? Absolutely yes.
Reality of it all is that the Georgia Bulldogs are Ranked #5 right now and if they continue to win, they could be playing for a National Title. You are not a Dawg Fan I speculate….
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2012
3:29 pm
DawgNole States:
You make an absolutely lousy case. UGA will not “continue to run the scores up againt these opponents, especially against South Carolina.” They’ve played four crummy teams, which means it’s too early to tell–based on the marshmallow level of competition so far–how the season will turn out. Your case is purely speculative, highly biased, and not reality-based.
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DawgNole
It does not matter about the crummy teams that you speculate sir. It’s the ranking where they are currently. Crummy Teams or not, whom they have played against, and routed or beaten, they are No. 5. in the country. Not speculation, but fact. If they (Georgia) continue to win, they could very well be in the top three in the rankings. Highly Biased? Absolutely not! Georgia Bulldog fan? Absolutely yes!
Reality of it all is that the Georgia Bulldogs are Ranked #5 right now and if they continue to win, they could be playing for a National Title. You are not a Dawg Fan I speculate….
7576DAWG
September 23rd, 2012
3:32 pm
GT
South Carolina barely beat Vanderbilt , they could have just a easily lost that game. Georgia could have scored 60 points , South Carolina players will realize that fact. Georgia needs to contain Lattimore and not give Shaw enough time to find a receiver. The biggest positive that South Carolina has going for them is Clowney. If we will double team him and keep him from pressuring Murray , we will win that game 14 to 17 points.
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2012
3:32 pm
The Toughest game for the Dawgs will be Florida, and South Carolina. But I believe that the Dawgs of this year will beat both teams.
7576DAWG
September 23rd, 2012
3:34 pm
South Carolina only has one great running back . Georgia has three. Georgia should pull away in the second half.
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2012
3:40 pm
DawgNole,
I am not concerned the very least about Oregon or the Big 12 Conference. Oregon being is the PAC 12 Conference is highly over-rated. They WILL LOSE to either Stanford or Southern Cal. Maybe both. The SEC Conference is by far the strongest Conference in the NCAA today. 6 National Football Titles in a row, 390 NFL players whom are in the NFL this year alone came from the SEC Conference. You have the SEC Conference and then everybody else.
Like The SEC or not like the SEC, learn to accept it and live with it, because they are by far the best Conference going in the NCAA today.
SEC Conference: The NFL of College Football. Yes I said it!!!!!
GTBob
September 23rd, 2012
3:44 pm
South Carolina barely beat Vanderbilt , they could have just a easily lost that game.
Yes, and UGA struggled against Missouri while South Carolina blew them out of the stadium.
GTBob
September 23rd, 2012
3:47 pm
SEC Conference: The NFL of College Football. Yes I said it!!!!!
Yes, im sure Green Bay would struggle against Arkansas, Kentucky, Ole Miss, and Vandy.
DawgNole
September 23rd, 2012
4:03 pm
BIG MIKE
September 23rd, 2012
3:25 pm
@DawgNole
That’s why Championships are hard to come by. With UGA’s depth and talent, I don’t believe there is anyone in the East that can hang with them for 4 qtrs. Like Bradley, I have seen my share of UGA teams and I tell you now, there has never been a more talented and focused group playing and coaching for UGA. If they lose, it will be because they beat themselves. I saw this coming two years ago and told everyone to get out of the way…stand back and relish what they were about to witness. This team is on the same par as the Alabama team that beat UGA a few years back.
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Hope you’re right, Big Mike, but you’re basing your optimism on our performance against some pretty lousy opponents. If we can beat can beat SC on the road, then I’ll begin ingesting that good ol’ red-and-black Kool-Aid. Not before.
DawgNole
September 23rd, 2012
4:12 pm
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2012
3:27 pm
Doe not matter about the crummy teams you speculate sir. It’s the ranking where they are crrently. Crummy Teams or not whom they have played against and routed or beaten, they are No. 5. If they continue to win, they could very well be in the top three in the rankings. Highly Biased? Absolutely not. Georgia Bulldog fan? Absolutely yes.
Reality of it all is that the Georgia Bulldogs are Ranked #5 right now and if they continue to win, they could be playing for a National Title. You are not a Dawg Fan I speculate….
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IF IF IF.
Yes, IF the Dawgs go undefeated, they likely will play for all the marbles in January. But that’s a huge IF, and that’s all your speculation is based on. We MUST beat a worthy opponent before your delusions can even be considered–and that hasn’t happened yet.
Actually, I’m a huge Dawg fan and graduate, but I’m also a realist, which means I’m not buying in until we’ve beaten somebody worth a damn. We’ll have that opportunity in two weeks (SC).
DawgNole
September 23rd, 2012
4:21 pm
7576DAWG
September 23rd, 2012
3:32 pm
Georgia needs to contain Lattimore and not give Shaw enough time to find a receiver. The biggest positive that South Carolina has going for them is Clowney. If we will double team him and keep him from pressuring Murray , we will win that game 14 to 17 points.
7576DAWG
September 23rd, 2012
3:34 pm
South Carolina only has one great running back . Georgia has three. Georgia should pull away in the second half.
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Double-teaming Clowney frees up somebody else to take shots at Murray. That “one great running back” of SC has piled up well over 300 yds rushing against the Dawgs the past two years. We obviously need to change something defensively to contain him.
Nice thing about all this speculation is that we’ll find out who’s been fantasizing in only two weeks.
ole yeller
September 23rd, 2012
4:31 pm
when am I going to read about some love for “O” line. Remember, It all starts up front. Did you see those Two, Burdett and Lee pullng out, leading those two freshmen “RB” down field, a thing to be hold. I have tried to tell all you non-believers from back in spring camp the “O” line was going to be fine. Do you believe me now.
UGA over FLA: 48 to 40
September 23rd, 2012
5:49 pm
EnteGreat article Mark. Even though you don’t usually give Georgia much credit, I am impressed with your honesty today. The Bulldogs looked like a very solid & balanced team last night. UGA has played four very mediocre teams up to this point. With that said, they appear to be gaining momentum. I don’t care who a team plays, if they score more than 40 points in 4 straight outings that is an accomplishment – and for UGA, it shows tremendous improvement over the past few years. If this team can stay healthy and focused, they should win the SEC east handily. Since 2007 when they finished #2 in the country, they have been plagued with injury after injury of their starters. And when injuries didn’t collapse the team, expulsions did. This team can be special. It will be fun watching the season progress.r your comments here
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September 23rd, 2012
8:39 pm
Yeah, it was just Vandy…but we were without two starters on D. Including an all American.
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September 23rd, 2012
9:25 pm
Word out of Knoxville is the Haslam’s (Vols Big Money) sent their private jet a to pick up Petrino last week. Reminds me of Bobby Lauder’s antics at Auburn. This came from a really good source and it ain’t rumor mill crap. Dooley is done in Knoxville the Orange Turds will do anything to win and that includes hiring coaches with the morals of a billy goat! Thank God for coach Richt! Goooo Dawgs!
Mobile Dawg
September 23rd, 2012
9:31 pm
They could probably hire Saban for about 6 million a year.
Pazian
September 24th, 2012
8:12 am
If UGA wins out they will defininately leap-frog FSU.
Reasoning:
FSU will have only 1 win over a tough opponent, #10 Clemson.
UGA will have a win over a #6 SC team, #1 Alabama Team, and a FL team that will be ranked higher at the time of their game against UGA than they will when they play FSU.
If we take care of our business the rest will take care of it self. Just win baby
Go Dawgs!
SportsFan31313
September 24th, 2012
11:27 am
DawgNole States:
“Actually, I’m a huge Dawg fan and graduate, but I’m also a realist, which means I’m not buying in until we’ve beaten somebody worth a damn. We’ll have that opportunity in two weeks (SC).”
Well you don’t act like it at all. (DAWG FAN) I am an optimist, and I believe in the Dawgs this year. They are playing some very good football this year. You are a pessimist on everything that the Dawgs are doing. (Performance Wise)
I believe that the Dawgs will beat South Carolina and Florida. (Two very good and very dangerous teams) But I will submit to saying that I am ahead of myself and will say, let take one week and one game at a time. The Dawgs are playing very well this year.
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DIT
September 24th, 2012
11:58 am
Good grief people shut the heck up about games after the UT game if your a Dawg. I don’t give a crap about any other game BUT UT! Lose that and the rest really does not matter much.
BW
September 24th, 2012
1:49 pm
First polished win in all phases of the game that I have seen in some time!
LawDawg
September 25th, 2012
12:01 pm
“Not that we haven’t got talent.”
Considering that for next year’s draft we have the #1 rated player in all of football, the #4 DB (Williams) and the #3 DL (Jenkins) based on the McShay/Kiper board, I would say we have some talent