Auburn lands ESPN’s No. 1 back in America, Michael Dyer
Michael Dyer, one of the top-ranked tailbacks in America, committed to Auburn on Friday.
Dyer (5-foot-8, 200), from Little Rock Christian in Little Rock, Ark., is considered the No. 1 running back in the country by ESPN, and No. 3 by Scout.com and Rivals.com. He chose the Tigers over Arkansas, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Florida and Alabama.
The big question is how Dyer’s commitment will affect the nation’s otehr top-rated backs. Marcus Lattimore of Duncan, S.C., and Lache Seastrunk of Temple, Texas, ranked 1 and 2 by the other services, were also considering Auburn.
The general thought was that two backs of that ilk wouldn’t go to the same school. But Dyer insists there is a possibility that Lattimore could also end up on the Plains.
“The last few weeks, me and Marcus Lattimore have had conversations and sent texts back and forth trying to figure out what’s going on and to see if he’s going to go to Auburn or not,” Dyer told ESPN’s JC Shurburtt. “I told him it would be great for both of us to come out there and tag-team and run the ball. He seemed to be very respectful like he would fit into Auburn. I have been working on him to get him to commit there. He’s a nice guy and it would be pretty amazing to get him to commit to Auburn.”
Lattimore is also considering Georgia (along with South Carolina, North Carolina, Penn State and Florida State) but has long been considered a South Carolina lean.
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RAMBLE ON!!!
November 6th, 2009
6:10 pm
1st!!!
Oh yeah
RAMBLE ON!!!
November 6th, 2009
6:11 pm
2nd?
RAMBLE ON!!!
November 6th, 2009
6:11 pm
3rd?1?
45ACP
November 6th, 2009
6:17 pm
That’s very, very good Ramble.
You go boy!
layinlow
November 6th, 2009
7:31 pm
Recruiting rankings blah blah blah. Tell me in three years who’s the best back. ESPN doesn’t kwow wno in the hell the best back is, and neither does anybody else.
GT!!
November 6th, 2009
7:32 pm
Anyone know how Tech is looking in the running back recruit department?
LSU/GT
November 6th, 2009
7:33 pm
I agree, as of now who cares..
Ask Mark Richt
November 6th, 2009
7:55 pm
Can you say Auburn gets #1 … brown goes to florida … tennsee gets a great back from georgia … lattimore not coming to georgia? we’ll have the same backs in the backfield next year (exception of samuels at lb). what’s wrong at tailback u … they don’t have a quality running back. how did CMR let georgia get in this mess? why are the quality rb’s going elsewhere? what in the world’s going on in athens? looks like the same old same old … everyone else moving up and georgia falling like a rock. time to really press CMR for what’s going on.
td
November 6th, 2009
8:08 pm
“what’s wrong at tailback u … they don’t have a quality running back” Earley is not a quality running back? What are you smoking?
BuzzGT
November 6th, 2009
8:31 pm
GT!! – Tech has a great back coming in next year. Charles Perkins from Collins Hill.
Frank
November 6th, 2009
8:43 pm
I am waiting for the gtu bubble to burst, I have never seen so many bandwagoners in my entire life. Can’t even fill up that tinker toy stadium and I am seeing brand spanking new hats and shirts every where I go. Did gtu just begin playing football, or is it just now that anyone has cared.
THWGT!!!!!
bandwagoner
November 6th, 2009
9:05 pm
Hey dropout Frank.The least you can do when you badmouth a school is get the name right.The Georgia Institute of Technology is not gtu.Get back to work at the drive thru.
ct
November 6th, 2009
9:05 pm
Funny that Georgia has a tailback “problem” when we just had a 1st rounder drafted from the team in last year’s draft class. Wow, Mark really does suck at that, doesn’t he?
Get a clue.
Vanderbilt is next
November 6th, 2009
9:09 pm
Take him, we feel good about Mack Brown and the rest of our impressive incoming class and it is only November.
zingerdawg
November 6th, 2009
9:27 pm
We have had the top running backs in Georgia for the last two years. They are not very good at this point. Problem is the offensive line and these guys. We did not choose the talent.
Frank
November 6th, 2009
10:28 pm
Bandwagoner,
Lest you forget your famous Starbury referring to your trade school as gtu…..get off mom’s computer and go help your dad to fix the Gremlin. Take your slide rule with you in case any tough math problems arise.
Reggie Ball, he's our man.......
November 6th, 2009
10:33 pm
Georgia doesn’t have a great back coming in? Ken Malcolme is 6′ and 225 lbs and runs a 4.45 40 yd dash. Please research his numbers compared to any other “top rated back”. How many first rounders has Tech had in the last 10 years compared to Georgia? How many top 10 finishes has Tech had compared to UGA? Tech Fans, Talk your sh*t now, and cry later, just like you have the last 35 years when playing UGA, morons!
Voice of Reason
November 6th, 2009
10:47 pm
The children that rush to be “1st”, “2nd” etc. should not be allowed to play with computers at such young ages. They should have to wait until thsy have outgrown the silly stage.
Ramble
November 6th, 2009
10:58 pm
But I have never been first at anything……..please let me have my simple pleasures. As a lifelong gtu fan I have nothing else going for me.
NCR
November 6th, 2009
11:03 pm
You gotta admin that Caleb King has been a bust up until now….
Eric
November 6th, 2009
11:10 pm
Me and Roswell Ed are celebrating! Just went to PetsMart and bought a big fat gerbil… should be a fun time
kool$kat
November 6th, 2009
11:10 pm
Ga Tech must be “B-Back U” and “A-Back U”. UGA is “Thug U”.
Brock Lesner
November 6th, 2009
11:43 pm
UGA is irrelevant. They stir as much interest as Memphis.
Bill
November 7th, 2009
12:56 am
War Eagle!
BabsTolstoy
November 7th, 2009
1:35 am
Uga is definitely not Running Back U as long as Auburn rightly holds that title in this league. Our list is better than yours by far. This guy as well as the other one he likely brings with him confirms it. You guys will get to see two more of them on our list in two weeks, Tate and McCaleb. Owww. That’s gonna hurt. It might prove to be the nail in CMR’s coffin. War Eagle dammit.
rick
November 7th, 2009
3:30 am
5ft 8 and the best in the draft?
rick
November 7th, 2009
3:34 am
all you bulldog cry babies………just stfu!!!!
jerry
November 7th, 2009
6:04 am
None of Richt’s running backs have really impressed me, including Moreno, who is 35th in the NFL per average gain. Actually, come to think of it, I haven’t been too impressed by any of his players since Van Gorder left.
zino
November 7th, 2009
6:47 am
Wow jerry, thanks for the expert analysis.
Larry
November 7th, 2009
6:55 am
“Uga is definitely not Running Back U as long as Auburn rightly holds that title in this league. Our list is better than yours by far.”
Georgia Backs that impacted the NFL:
Herschel Walker
Lars Tate
Musa Smith
Robert Edwards
Terrell Davis
Garrison Hearst
Tim Worley
Rodney Hampton
And now, Knowshon Moreno
Auburn:
Bo Jackson
Cadillac Williams
Ronnie Brown
who else?
Not even close!
Steve Spurrier
November 7th, 2009
7:09 am
Lattimore=Gamecock lock.
for larry
November 7th, 2009
7:17 am
AU Running Backs in the NFL since 1980:
Joe Cribbs
James Brooks
William Andrews
Bo Jackson
Lionel James
Tommy Agee
Brent Fullwood
James Joseph
Fred Beasley
Steven Davis
Tony Richardson
Heath Evans
Rudi Johnson
Cadillac Williams
Ronnie Brown
Brandon Jacobs (went to AU for a year)
blord
November 7th, 2009
7:19 am
sorry larry but only one out of your list has had an impact on the nfl and uga was to stupid to start him but used him as a defensive back.
The man that made Roswell Ed famous
November 7th, 2009
7:48 am
Larry, Musa Smith, Lars Tate? Yeah those guys usually spring to mind when I think of great NFL backs. Put the bong down son. You’ve fried your brain.
Elliot Garcia
November 7th, 2009
7:52 am
Hey Chip, if you think Florida was going to take Dyer and Mack Brown then you need to lay off of the drugs….
Elliot Garcia
November 7th, 2009
7:53 am
What school did the NFL’s all-time leading rusher go to?
Paddy
November 7th, 2009
8:03 am
GT… The Yellow Jackets have a commitment from Charles Perkins. He was having an amazing year at Collins Hill HS early in the season. Have not seen any stats on him the last mon or so. Anybody have an update on Perkins?
Thanks
HoJo
November 7th, 2009
8:04 am
Larry, Larry, your UGA homer ignorance is showing. That list is a joke. Lars Tate? Musa Smith? Robert Edwards? Really?? Making it to the NFL, doesn’t count you have to have an impact. I’ll give you Rodney Hampton just because I can, but the only ones of that list that meant anything were Terrel Davis (who was your best NFL back) Hershel (who’s biggest contribution was that he was involved in the most lopsided trade ever) and Tim Worle to a MUCH lesser degree.
Auburn had bonafide stud NFL running backs. Bo,who would have been the best ever had he not been injured. If you don’t know Joe Cribbs (Bills)and James Brooks (Bengals)go do a little research both stars. William Andrews a star for our Falcons, Fullwood a star for the Packers, Davis a star for the Redskins, Rudi a star for the Bengals. And of course I’m sure you know about Caddy, Ronnie and Brandon. The rest have had UGA star like careers, in the NFL just not distingished.
Tailback U is Auburn, hands down.
Frank
November 7th, 2009
8:07 am
Watched Dyer on ESPNU last night and the aubies are getting a good ‘un. Congrats on a nice get.
THWGT!!!!
HoJo
November 7th, 2009
8:13 am
My bad I forgot to include Garrison Hearst, he was a star. Thats 3 and an almost. Tim Worley was a 1st round pick but a bust.
Burdell
November 7th, 2009
8:35 am
Musa Smith’s dad was a terrorist!!!
GO JACKETS!!
Paddy
November 7th, 2009
8:50 am
Didn’t Patrick Pass and Mack Strong play a long time in the NFL?
Raleigh
November 7th, 2009
8:56 am
Congrats, War Eagles – nice pick up. Beat Bama this year, too.
Raleigh
November 7th, 2009
8:58 am
Did Dyer play for Malzahn in H.S.? Regardless – did that help in his recruiting, you think?
Atlanta Gator
November 7th, 2009
9:00 am
Good for Gene Chizik and Auburn. At 6-3 (3-3 SEC) for the 2009 season, the Tigers have already exceeded expectations for the year. With a little luck, Auburn will finish 8-4 (4-4 SEC), then the outcome of the recruiting war will begin to tell the tale. Chizik can coach, and he has bought himself a year or two with his fans if he can continue to show progress in the win-loss column. If he can recruit on par with, or at least relatively close to, Nick Saban and rival Alabama, he should have his Tigers in conference title contention in a couple of years.
Unfortunately, that will be just in time for a rejuvenated Auburn to renew its 94 year-old rivalry with Florida in 2011. And former Gator Chizik should be plenty motivated when his current team faces off against his alma mater.
Bobby P
November 7th, 2009
9:15 am
Dyer is a stud on the field (holds AR rushing records) but questionable off the field. AR recruited him, as they should, but didn’t push hard due to his “demands”. He is a prima donna (check out YouTube) who will fizzle. He’s attached to Malzahn who won’t be there in two years. But go ahead and mark it up to good recruiting. And is always the case, check back in a couple of years about his status. Just ask UGA about all their recent 4,5 star RB recruits.
Pi$$onaDawg
November 7th, 2009
9:19 am
What is the kids name that transfered from Bama to Tech last year. He is from GA and is sitting out this year. He is supposed to be a good Back too.
Uncle Rico
November 7th, 2009
9:56 am
Bobby P….wow.
Dyer holds most of the Ark state rushing records? I would hardly call that a 1-way ticket to college success.
That’s like saying “he holds the all-time rushing record at Hawaii”
Or…”he’s the best Russian baseball player ever”
Or…”he’s the most impressive Italian sumo wrestler the world has ever seen”
put in in context you jacka$$. Who’s records did he break? How old are they?
Crazy Joe
November 7th, 2009
10:04 am
yes….Mack Strong had a very long & distinguished career as a FB w/the Seahawks. He blocked for Shaun Alexander in his heyday (when they went to the SB), & had a much longer career then Alexander.
Patrick Pass, not so much. He pretty much fizzled w/the Patriots after various injuries.
How far back do you want to go?
I don’t know many details, but pretty sure both Sinkwich & Trippi played Pro Ball.
Maybe someone out there could chime in re those 2.
The jury is still out on Danny Ware (Giants).
Larry
November 7th, 2009
11:11 am
You Auburn Goobers need to accept the fact that no one around the country thinks of this sub par academic institution parked downstream of the contaminated Chattahoochee river west of Columbus when they think of football in Alabama–they think of the University of Alabama. Auburn is where the dumb south Georgia and south Alabama farm boys that can run fast go when they can qualify for or are not recruited by Georgia, Alabama or Florida. Running backs U? Ha! How many National Championships have your running backs powered you to and how many Super Bowls have fomer Auburn runnings backs started in?
Crickets!
Larry
November 7th, 2009
11:37 am
Hojo,
Reading your 3rd grade grammar clearly you never attended Auburn, or if you did, clearly you were the typical Auburn football recruit that slept during art class–the only class you were required to attend by the coaches.
Ever hear William Andrews or Bo Jackson speak? Dumb as a box of rocks unlike the articulate Terrell Davis!
MJ
November 7th, 2009
11:48 am
Larry, next time you visit Athens (the home of that school you didn’t attend), please tell them that this Auburn product appreciates the scholarship money they gave me for grad school.
Thanks sport.
Auburnmania
November 7th, 2009
12:53 pm
james brooks started in a super bowl…..holla….!
UGA ALL THE WAY
November 7th, 2009
1:04 pm
for Babs: running backs that had an IMPACT in the NFL.
BabsTolstoy
November 7th, 2009
2:32 pm
Andrews led the league in rushing, twice. Brooks led the league in all purpose yards. Cribbs was a Pro Bowler. Do you think Stephen Davis or Rudi Johnson were any good? How is that for a start? We’ve got more.
Larry who leads the series with between UGA and Auburn, that is in spite of your team winning the last three. And when did you go to school there, you remind me of the mullets that pull for that other school in our state, if they could spell as well as they worship the program of a school they have no real attachment too the academic achievement of Alabama would double overnight. Dolt. If you don’t know what that means it is an insult, but a mild one.
One Striking RATTLER
November 7th, 2009
3:27 pm
Larry, two things. First Bo Jackson is far from dumb. In his football years he was clearly uncomfortable speaking in public. Most likely because Bo Jackson had a speech impediment. Bo was painfully shy when he arrived at Auburn, but he is now a much better speaker than the Bo you recall. Second, it is a mistake to equate intelligence with articulation.
grandpa peckinpah
November 7th, 2009
4:26 pm
Herschel is in the NFL HoF. Only ever heard of 4 of the ones from the Aub list so…I guess they didn’t make an impact on this fan, and I’m 65!
Preston
November 7th, 2009
5:11 pm
The O Line is terrible this year and that’s why the running game sucks. Herschel Walker would look mediocre behind these guys. We have a stable full of quality backs but they aren’t getting help up front. Searels was considered a God at his job last season after patching the O Line because of all the injuries but he has no excuses for all the penalties this year. How many false starts today? Too many for a O Line corps that was supposed to be very good this year. Richt had better start holdind ALL of his assistants accountable or he’ll find his spot on the hot seat soon. Kijnd of feel sorry for Willie at times. He needs to go but he’s the one singled out for an overall pitiful coaching staff. Richt needs to go out and find assistants of the same ilk that he had when he first took over here.
Tyger
November 7th, 2009
6:13 pm
Herschel’s not in the NFL Hall of Fame…
Chuck Uga
November 7th, 2009
8:03 pm
Who is the “great back” Tennessee got from Georgia?!!!
Chuck Uga
November 7th, 2009
8:03 pm
Herschel Walker will be in the NFL HOF within 5 years. Suck on that Tyger.
Chuck Uga
November 7th, 2009
8:06 pm
Crazy Joe, do your homework.
Patrick Pass was a special teams stud with New England. He excelled up there and has several SB rings. He filled in at RB but was not an every day back.
Note: Robert Edwards was on his way to many years of Pro Bowl success, but he got hurt in a freak accident playing volleyball at the Pro Bowl.
Jayme
November 7th, 2009
9:06 pm
Uncle Rico, just a scrub named Darren Mcfadden, u remember him??? The guy who broke Hershel’s records??? Dyer however is overrated, average speed and average size, have fun in that High School offense of Malzahn’s, hey there goes another fake reverse!!! Chris Todd had more yards against mighty Furman than his last four games combined, dink dunk tunnel screens and sideways passing game will never win in the SEC, ask Hal Mumme!!! LMAO
obomaisaclown
November 7th, 2009
10:57 pm
Next week we get the best player in the state of louisiana, Auburn putting a great class together . We need the two stud DT’S out of GA. to top off class
Not Disappointed
November 7th, 2009
11:52 pm
Good luck to the young man.
Rolgof
November 8th, 2009
1:30 am
If you line up all the Georgia running backs listed here in a row, Bo Jackson would have mown them all over on his way to the endzone. Bo Jackson was to football as Chuck Norris is to life, and it wasn’t even his favorite sport!
NCDawg
November 8th, 2009
7:27 am
HoJo: Robert Edwards was injured early in his NFL career. AU fans will always lobby for their backs. UGA will always lobby for theirs……….
FRED
November 8th, 2009
7:55 am
IT DOES NOT MATTER WHO WE GET OR NOT GET OUR COACHING STAFF IF TOTALLY UNABLE TO COACH THE TALENT OUT. WE STINK. AND WE WILL ALWAYS STINK WITH THIS COACHING STAFF. AND I MEAN ALL OF THEM NOT JUST WM.
Navigator
November 8th, 2009
8:43 am
Great for Auburn, but check their History, they’ve had as many as three pro backs on the team at one time and couldn’t win anything. They have always, and will always be in the shadow of U of A. There are a lot of top 20 teams around Auburn, so let’s hope there was no hanky panky involved in getting him to come there.
atltiger15
November 8th, 2009
10:00 am
lose to Ala 1 time in 7 yrs and you would have thought they beat us 20 straight. Series will get very interested with AU’s energetic and focused staff against Saban’s staff. Looking for many battles to come
ROLL TIDE
November 8th, 2009
11:34 am
Nice pickup…
ROLL TIDE
November 8th, 2009
11:37 am
Bama picked up a commitment from 5* prospect #1 safety #9 overall Keenan Allen lastnight.
GT Rules State
November 8th, 2009
11:45 am
Frank … same echo crap we keep hearing from you guys. Try something fresh and up to date. UGA is losing games and losing recuits. Anybody that can forecast … just like banking people that can’t afford standard of living … this adds up to foreclosure. UGA is overrated, has fans that expect too much and your stadium is about to fall. Other SEC schools and GT is kicking your a$$, just accept it.
dawg nation
November 8th, 2009
12:20 pm
We got Ealey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bank walker
November 8th, 2009
1:01 pm
UGA is running back U. Auburn’s best backs, besides Bo, are from the state of Georgia.
Fire Mark Rectum
November 8th, 2009
1:27 pm
Fire Mark’s Rectum NOW.
BabsTolstoy
November 8th, 2009
4:43 pm
You know there’s a saying, don’t ask a question unless you know the answer. This is kind of like that. Davis-South Carolina, Cadillac- Alabama, Fulllwood-Florida, and two you will get to know next week, Tate-Maryland and McCaleb-Florida. I think the pattern is clear. Kids in other states know the real Running Back U. Oh by the way we even steal your guys, like Ronnie Brown. Why do you think that is Bank?
No Name
November 8th, 2009
5:37 pm
UGA is running back U. You gotta be kidding. Alot of football fans and sportswriters have said Ohio State, and USC. have sent more good talent to the pros than anyone. And NO, I can’t name them. What the HELL differance does it make anyway.
No Name
November 8th, 2009
5:37 pm
UGA is running back U. You gotta be kidding. Alot of football fans and sportswriters have said Ohio State, and USC. have sent more good talent to the pros than anyone. And NO, I can’t name them. What the HELL differance does it make anyway.
Bernie Matt
November 8th, 2009
5:46 pm
Man, Burdell! Why did you have to go there about Musa’s dad? What was your dad or granddad or great granddad or great great granddad? One man’s terrorist is another’s freedom fighter! Keep your ignorant comments to sports! I ain’t scared of you mothas!
J
November 8th, 2009
6:02 pm
To Larry and your comparison of AU vs. UGA backs,
You seem to have a selective Memory,
Starting Backwards with Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown,
Don’t forget about Hmmmm, Stephen Davis, or how about Hmmmm Rudi Johnson, and Hmmmm Brandon Jacobs. I think those guys are quit respected in the NFL. Hey, there is also a fullback named Heath Evans that has more Super Bowl Rings than 90% of the guys in the NFL. Tony Richardson has had one of the longest careers in the NFL and has a couple of Rings.
I’m just getting started. All of the guys I just named have ACTUALLY PRODUCED in the NFL.
Hey, now I can add names like Bo Jackson, Joe Cribbs, and even Lionel James who produced quit well in his niche with San Dieago.
Only 2, and possibly a 3rd in the near future, have even produced in the NFL.
I haven’t even thrown in the stable of backs Auburn has produced that equal your top list, like Bostic, Irons, Joseph, Beasley, etc.
Man, don’t forget Andrews, Brooks and Cribbs.
Also don’t forget Brent Fullwood who had more yards per carry than Bo Jackson and also had a Stephen Davis type career in the NFL in his day.
Don’t talk about what you do not know about. Your lack of judgement of talent is typical of UGA and how you guys wonder why things slide when they do or when your team doesn’t reach its expectations.
J
November 8th, 2009
6:05 pm
sorry
“only 2, and possibly a 3rd in the near future, have even produced in the NFL”
should read
“only 2, and possibly a 3rd in the near future, of the running backs on your entire list, have even produced significantly in the NFL”
WEEEEEE
November 8th, 2009
6:54 pm
Being the top rusher in Ark does mean something- for those who don’t have Alzheimer’s remember a guy named Darren McFadden, or current running backs michael smith and Broderick Green (both doing well for petrino this year),
WEEEEEE
November 8th, 2009
6:59 pm
and Larry- UGA has one national championship ever in their “storied” history. UGA must be how you spell “most overrated program in the nation”
Will Farrell
November 8th, 2009
8:00 pm
I DRIVE A DODGE STRATUS!
StL Dawg
November 8th, 2009
9:03 pm
Not sure Auburn should claim Brooks. I seem to recall him telling an Ohio judge he couldn’t get a job because he doesn’t know how to read? This after spending 4 years on the plains. Did he go to jail for failure to pay his child support. Sad thing is he attended Warner Robins High in Georgia too so both states share blame.
Red Dog 77
November 8th, 2009
10:36 pm
Lattimore will be a Bulldog, Its all a matter of oportunity, nothing more nothing less…………..Trust me Im a Dr.
SEC Fan
November 8th, 2009
10:39 pm
I know people will have a heat attack when I say this but Hershel was not a great NFL running back-Musa Smith/Lars Tate..Puhhlesssse–Tim Worley snorted is way to a ok career_ i will give you Rodney Hampton and Robert Edwards ( 3 great years before flag football injury)
SEC Fan
November 8th, 2009
10:42 pm
Is Ben Tate the most underated player in the SEC?..I know AU is pretty average this year but isn’t that guy leading the conference in rushing-he is in the TOP 5 AU running backs in rushing yards..who is this guy?
SEC Fan
November 8th, 2009
10:50 pm
? for Larry____until the HOPE scholly all my metro atl friends in the 90’s were going to uga with 800 SATs, yes the HOPE has helped but AU’s average ACT this year was a 26, not bad at all especially with a state with no lottery etc..
Huh??????
November 8th, 2009
11:12 pm
5′8″ 200 pounds? What a lard-butt. He will never see the field as a starter at Auburn. He may never see his cleats at Auburn if he’s as fat as he sounds. Maybe he can tote the gravy bowl for their fat linemen. Hopefully he is not allowed into Dreamland when the Kitty Buzzards come over to Tuscaloosa for their semi annual whippin. Go Saban, Roll Tide!
Mikey
November 8th, 2009
11:37 pm
Bamzos are so funny..They win ONE Iron Bowl in seven years and act like they got somethin’.
CaliDogg
November 9th, 2009
12:26 am
Wow. This is entertaining. If you read all these posts, you’d think Auburn and Georgia had two of the greatest football programs in the history of mankind. Truth is, until I saw the announcement of this weekend’s upcoming game, I’d forgotten that Auburn still played football. What d’ya know? Should be interesting. If you enjoyed the USFL. Personally, I prefer watching SEC football, which neither of these teams is currently playing.
merculf
November 9th, 2009
9:18 am
Auburn has produced more impact NFL running backs than UGA. There really isn’t any comparison. Only a UGA homer would disagree. Auburn will show a couple of them off this weekend in Athens (our home away from home), you should come by and check it out. WDE
wondermom
November 9th, 2009
10:09 am
Not sure this will allow me to post a link, but this article compares what the writer considers the top three RB schools of the modern era, Auburn, USC and Miami, using lots of stats and math. Doesn’t even mention UGA as a contender. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219438-the-search-for-running-back-u-part-1-the-big-3auburn-miami-usc/page12
Dawg Fud
November 9th, 2009
10:21 am
I thought Southern Cal was Tailback U…
Herschel and Bo both won Heismans and Garrison was 3rd.
I think USC has a stronger pedigree at runnign back than UGA and AU.
GO DAWGS! Beat Auburn!
WeaverTiger
November 9th, 2009
11:26 pm
Yea huh, a real lard butt, I’m surprised he can walk he’s ssooo fat.
http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/dyer.bmp
Rival fans are Knuckleheads!!!
November 10th, 2009
4:06 pm
UGA is tailback U. Just as the media. Rival fans think just because they say it that it must be true. Yall are clueless. GO DAWGS!!!
Mark
November 11th, 2009
10:36 am
Life long dawg fan here. If my dawgs can’t get it together this year (no legitimate reason they shouldn’t have) then I’ll be forced to cheer for the other. I hope GT whips everyone’s a$$ for the remainder of the year and either plays for the BCSNC or helps expose it for the bull$hit system it is!!! Go Boise, TCU, Cinci, and Tech!!!
tigersRback2010
November 11th, 2009
8:15 pm
There is alot of Georgia boys on her who know nothing about football on the plains and you dog fans should worry about your problems up in Athens.and who is this gamecock nutjob who said OUR boy is a lock at SC? He and Michael are GOOD freinds and Michael is pressuring him to tag team in the backfeild on the plains with him.Tennnesee and Florida will be at the top of the SEC East for a while so bye bye dogs and the cocks will never be anymore than average.and YES! Michael Dyer is 5-8 and he will run over Georgia sooner than you would probably like.Sorry? dont look now but Auburn is headed back to there former dominance with that “why the hell did they hire him” coach who just happened to turn a 5-7 team into a 9 or 10 win team in “1″ year and also recruited the VERY best back in the nation who is also a great kid.just remember his name,you will be hearing alot.”MICHAEL DYER”-War Eagle Baby!