Todd Gurley: Analysis of new UGA RB recruit and other notebook items
Follow-up on 4-star RB Todd Gurley committing to UGA and other random items:
- In case you missed it on late Friday night, another UGA RB target committed to South Carolina. Click here to read the full story. Did Gurley committing to UGA affect how RB Mike Davis was considering the Bulldogs? He said “no.” Maybe, maybe not, but I say likely. Did UGA still want Davis after landing Gurley? On the surface, it seems like UGA only wanted to take two RBs in this class, and Keith Marshall and Todd Gurley filled that void. However, this is a very unusual year for UGA from the standpoint of having so many scholarships open (between 8-10) this late, around two weeks before National Signing Day. At this point, many colleges start simply taking the best overall athlete left on the board, Had Davis really wanted to go to UGA, my guess is that they would’ve found a spot for him.
- Does anybody remember another highly-touted RB that UGA signed out of North Carolina years ago? I think the guy’s name was … Tim Worley.
- Who is better? Keith Marshall or Todd Gurley? That was an easy answer a couple of months ago, but not so much after Gurley’s stock skyrocketed after leading his team to the state championship while playing with a high-ankle sprain. Here’s what Mike Farrell of Rivals said on Twitter on Friday: “I’ll say it right here and now, Todd Gurley is better than Keith Marshall and both are very, very good.” Rusty Mansell of 247Sports on which RB is better. “I’ve seen Keith Marshall play, and Keith Marshall is faster. Todd Gurley is fast, too, but more of a guy who pounds it between the tackles. If they wind up being in the backfield at the same time next year, Georgia will have a guy that can get the edge and a guy who can run effectively between the tackles. At the end of the day, Georgia got immediate running back depth, and that’s what they were looking for.”
- How is Clemson feeling these days? They finished as a very close runner-up to UGA for both Keith Marshall and Todd Gurley. That’s not to say another RB who the Tigers sign won’t be better. You never know in recruiting. However, on the surface, those are some mighty big and highly-publicized recruiting battles won by the Bulldogs in the Carolinas. If you’re a Clemson fan, I guess you could spin it and say the Tigers fared better in the two sweepstakes than the home state schools – North Carolina, NC State, Duke and Wake Forest. That gang may need to hire Lane Kiffin for some fence-building skills. Back to Clemson: They also missed on Mike Davis, whose older brother played for the Tigers. Not to keep beating up on Clemson, but they are also pitching a shutout for the entire state of Georgia in recruiting this year. Remember when you could count on Clemson getting a couple of Georgia’s best each year?
Vanderbilt DE commit Josh Dawson is visiting UGA this weekend
- What is UGA serving in the student cafeteria these days? Does anybody know what’s on the menu? Gurley cited on several occasions that the food at Georgia factored into this decision to go with Bulldogs. We think he was joking.
- UGA must certainly be hoping that this weekend’s recruits on official visits enjoy the food. The guests include two already pledged to the Bulldogs, Thomson DT John John Atkins and Colquitt County TE Ty Smith. There’s also Lowndes S-LB Josh Harvey-Clemons, who is favoring the Bulldogs and Florida, and Tucker DE Josh Dawson, who is committed to Vanderbilt.
- ESPN’s Kipp Adams on Gurley: “At 6-foot-1 and 215-pounds, Todd Gurley definitely has the size you look for in an SEC running back. People talk about how many running backs Georgia will have now, but when you look at what LSU did in the SEC Championship game with Alfred Blue, Kenny Hilliard and Michael Ford, you would like to have three 200+ pound tailbacks to be able to wear down these defenses in the second half … Gurley is not just some big plodder either. On film, he is surprisingly agile for his size, and if he gets a good angle has home-run threat potential because of his north-south speed. I was impressed with his durability this year, with him having over 200 carries and playing through an ankle injury in the state championship game. … Some people have looked at Musa Smith as a running back comparison, and while he was before my time as a prospect (actually only one year younger than I am), the size and speed combination appear very similar at the same stage.”
- Here’s video of Todd Gurley announcing UGA on Friday. Click here to see it.
Mark Richt: Ask for it and you shall receive it ... UGA RB recruits Todd Gurley (No. 1) and Keith Marshall
- After landing Marshall and Gurley, I guess you can say that Mark Richt’s bold recruiting strategy worked. He was so desperate for running backs that he went public with his plea to reporters a couple of months ago (he avoided NCAA violations by not mentioning specific recruits): “There’s a tremendous opportunity at the University of Georgia for running backs in this class to come to Georgia and make a big impact,” Richt said. “I hope that’s not breaking a rule, but there’s tremendous opportunity, I can say that. If I was a running back, if I was a great running back, I would want to come to Georgia. I would be so excited about my opportunity at Georgia.” A risky tactic by the conservative Richt but it seemed to work to perfection.
- If you a Georgia fan, do you feel much better about this recruiting class than you did only a week ago? Most do. Gurley was more or less expected, while many are still shocked about 5-star DE Jordan Jenkins swinging to the Bulldogs over longtime leader Alabama last Monday. The 6-foot-3, 250-pounder is considered to be the state’s No. 1 overall prospect.
- Over at archrival Georgia Tech, the Yellow Jackets have their biggest recruiting weekend of the year, including 8 of 14 commits (click on story link).
UGA RB recruit Todd Gurley (Photo courtesy of 247Sports.com)
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT OVER THE WEEKEND
- Nick Saban to Atlanta RB: You can’t sign with Alabama until … 2013
- Josh Harvey-Clemons’ grandpa predicts “photo finish” between UGA and SEC rival
- Will Vanderbilt DE recruit flip to UGA after visiting Bulldogs?
- OL commits to Georgia Tech; cancels official visit to Florida Gators
- Nephew of ex-NFL star Dexter Manley commits to new ACC member
- RB Mike Davis goes public with his “secret” commitments; Guess who??
- Todd Gurley: Analysis of UGA’s newest recruit and … remember Tim Worley?
– By Michael Carvell, AJC Recruiting Blog
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MIami Dawg
January 14th, 2012
3:58 pm
This year we are making it happen
MIami Dawg
January 14th, 2012
3:59 pm
oh 1st…. I think the most important aspect will be a 2nd year in the S&C program. Major improvements were made last year and it’s only going to get better this off season.
AugustaDawg
January 14th, 2012
4:02 pm
2nd
RRTDawgs
January 14th, 2012
4:05 pm
UGA is going to make some noise our defense is going to be more dangerous add Jenkins the only question mark is the O-line it should be an exciting year Marshall and Gurley will be huge Go Dawgs .
MIami Dawg
January 14th, 2012
4:10 pm
3rd year in with CTD and his 3-4 defense, its seems to be getting better each year and the players are really buying into it and their confidence is skyrocking. I agree with RRTDawgs, the O-line and added depth on defense will be a big plus this year. Big things are coming our way in 2012
AugustaDawg
January 14th, 2012
4:10 pm
Dawson, Clemons, whitehead, young all jump on board before it’s too late. Something special is happening. Whether u say dream team 2 or ring team…all the juniors coming back for unfinished business
Taco Meat
January 14th, 2012
4:12 pm
Great week to be a Bulldog!! Now, if we can only land JHC and Avery Young this class will be complete!
AugustaDawg
January 14th, 2012
4:14 pm
Develop the o line, shore up special teams and GATA
SGMJOHNDavis
January 14th, 2012
4:14 pm
This is an excellent class. Go DAWGS!
Nooga Dawg
January 14th, 2012
4:15 pm
Gurley looks like a helluva athlete. After watching some of his videos, may need to move him to safety, the kid wraps up when he hits someone.
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
4:27 pm
Something Special is the weak SEC Least schedule. The Georgia Dome aka the DEATH TOMB of DWAG DREAMS.
Tampa Gator
January 14th, 2012
4:29 pm
I think Curley will end up being the much better back at Georgia over both Crowell and Marshall. He certainly is more of the type running back you need to win in the SEC. Georgia is again coming on strong in recruiting. I think Georgia will get a commitment from Harvey-Clemons this weekend as well.
P.S. Crowell might be thinking about a South Alabama transfer right about now…..or just got back from the gym after sprinting at the track after studying for 10 hours….and saying yes sir/mam and no sir/mam to every adult in Athens who walks by…..with a big ole smile on his face and wearing his cap like a baseball player……and planning to go to church with Richt on Sunday.
……also…..Richt’s fundamental religion is connecting with a lot of the families of these recruits. It is obvious. Maybe all SEC coaches should get dunked in the river and start singing “praise the Lord” on recruiting visits.
ATLANTA GEORGIA, USA
January 14th, 2012
4:29 pm
Haaaaa, haaaaa, they need to serve more good food to these recruits it worked out for Gurley
T D
January 14th, 2012
4:33 pm
Can’t believe Mike Davis goes to sc/e to run against our revived Stuff Your Run Junkyard Defense. He could have been part of The Stallions of Sanford Stadium Ring Team. Com’On Man
Jason in Gainesville
January 14th, 2012
4:34 pm
2012 will be an exciting time for the Bulldawg Nation. Let’s hope for a safe and healthy off-season too.
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
4:36 pm
TD it is not 1980 remember.
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T D
January 14th, 2012
4:39 pm
Com’on Men, great football players to put some polish on The Ring Team. 2012-13 Georgia Bulldogs Team to be one of our best ever. Great foundation for our football program for years to come. Bright Future. Enlist and be proud. Coach Richt needs a few great men. Just do it Baby!
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
4:41 pm
We need to sign another RB this year. We are a injury or two away from being back in the same boat as this past season.
BurytheBone
January 14th, 2012
4:43 pm
And to think we were getting shelled by the critics, for having such a slow recruiting class, Now they all post with envy. Bring in the KOOL-AID. Hey 5150—–So hows that class coming for CPJ? Found any future trolls
Randall "Pink" Floyd
January 14th, 2012
4:44 pm
Don’t forget Ronald Darby. Marshall and Gurley are both very close with him. Would be another phenomenal get.
uh huh
January 14th, 2012
4:45 pm
The food must have changed since I was there…..Great news. Go Dawgs!
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
4:45 pm
Any chance dawson will flip to UGA?
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
4:46 pm
Randle ” pink”
Who is Darby? What position?
Dawg Whisperer
January 14th, 2012
4:50 pm
TampaGator… its not religion that attracts the recruits and their parents. You can’t fake Christian behavior. Eventually, true character and faith in Christ emerges and Richt’s players know the difference.
AugustaDawg
January 14th, 2012
4:53 pm
@5150 TOAD. We don’t control the schedule. Mizzou is up and coming, UF has to be better as does a young auburn team. We do control non conference schedule which usually has one tough game. Creampuffs like tech and buffalo are needed. SEC chamPionship game as well. Quit whining and let the season pan out
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
4:54 pm
I guess that is the END of the Murray Heisman talk. With all the RBs I guess 3/4 Murray will not get the Passing yards or the INT/ Pick 6’s either.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
4:56 pm
Georgia is giving vandy all they want today in B Ball!
Bigdsel
January 14th, 2012
4:58 pm
Goooo dawgs. Get some more big OL
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
4:58 pm
48 Dwag BBall of the Saints 49ers and you are watching BBall? You are losing some man card points
twest
January 14th, 2012
4:59 pm
Hey Carvell the real challenge will be OL recruits for the rest of this class. People are moaning about losing Glenn and Bean. I luv them too but, i will not miss Bean’s 2-3 flase starts a game or his 4-5 missed blocks a game OR his 4-5 who the hell was i supposed to be blocking plays either. Ol Bean you gotta luv him a DGD!!! Hell Gates has that who the hell am I blocking disease too LOL!
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
5:04 pm
5150
Lol….. I’m going to watch tebow and BAY BAY later.
Destin Dawg
January 14th, 2012
5:07 pm
Great year coming up… can’t wait… a couple more great recruits in the works.. 2012 will be special.. Go Dawgs !!
Niceville Dawg
January 14th, 2012
5:08 pm
Just watched some video of Bauta and also Marshall Morgan.WOW on both accounts.They both seem to be less talked about than the two big backs but we need to find a way to get the ball in Bauta’s hands…at least a little.And the Morgan kid kicks it out of the stadium on kick-offs.Two nice pick-ups.
Blake
January 14th, 2012
5:08 pm
Any news on the #1 recruit in ga jhc? Would really be icing on the cake if he committed this weekend. Has anyone heard how his ov is going so far? hope he loves the food.
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
5:10 pm
Destin Dwag didn’t all the Dwag fans say the same thing for the last 10 or so years?
Destin Dawg
January 14th, 2012
5:10 pm
hey we have a new nutritionist now.. good chow.. big buffet at Butts Mehr every day… comes with the renewed S & C program !!
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
5:13 pm
49ers making it look easy right now up by 14.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
5:15 pm
5150
Why no night game in San Fran?
Dawgs tie it up!
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
5:16 pm
New leader in Nashville! Go dawgs!
dawggirl
January 14th, 2012
5:18 pm
I like that take on it, Dawg Whisperer. I never feel like Richt is shoving his religion down my throat – unlike certain others *cough*Tebow*cough*.
I’m certainly not ready to proclaim us champions next year, but I do like the way this past week has gone. Excited about these new recruits.
Paul in NH
January 14th, 2012
5:19 pm
Enter your comments here
Paul in NH
January 14th, 2012
5:21 pm
I like the comments about the food. My son complained about the food after his first semester in college. When I told him that I thought the food was great when we visited on the Open House weekend he said “Dad, you don’t think that it’s that good all the time do you?”
Really?
January 14th, 2012
5:21 pm
5150 why are you dodgeing me on a refund for that birdhouse? If you didn’t ship it today I want my money back.No wonder Bradley banned you from his blog. You probably ripped him off too.
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
5:24 pm
“Who is Darby? What position?”
A very highly rated cornerback out of Maryland who just decommitted from Notre Dame.
AugustaDawg
January 14th, 2012
5:25 pm
No nightgame bc tebow bs Brady = rating = $
BG
January 14th, 2012
5:26 pm
The DAWGS are on a roll!!
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
5:26 pm
1eyedJack
So what’s up on him? Spill the beans! Lol
AugustaDawg
January 14th, 2012
5:27 pm
Tebow vs Brady I meant
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
5:27 pm
49ers are ABUSING the Aints so far.
Paul in NH
January 14th, 2012
5:28 pm
Why no night game in SF?
Because the networks think they will get better ratings with the Patriots against the Tebows
Jeff
January 14th, 2012
5:28 pm
More O-linemen and a DB or two and we’re set. I’d love to get Darby [5-star DB]. Gurley and Marshall are close friends with him. Hopefully they can get him to come along as well.
GO DAWGS! GATA! I know GT is jealous! LMAO
AugustaDawg
January 14th, 2012
5:29 pm
Hopefully grantham will seal the deal with clemmons today and keep him from going to visit Florida.
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
5:31 pm
Augusta you mean the Premarital Sex Machine vs The Virgin?
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
5:32 pm
Enter your comments here
Jeff
January 14th, 2012
5:34 pm
2012 is shaping up to be a special season….I admit a soft schedule…but when we get that trophy we won’t be talking about how weak the schedule was…it’ll just be we have a ring….3rd season in the 3-4 defense…more CTG type recruits…2nd off-season in the S & C program…etc. This could be a very, very special year for the Dawgs. Let’s go!
Les W. Moore
January 14th, 2012
5:35 pm
Dream, Ring whatever. Underachievers.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
5:36 pm
The last night game in San Fran the power went out twice. A guy that post on here was at the game, something happened to him in the bathroom and a snickers bar…… Ask 5150 lol
Jeff
January 14th, 2012
5:37 pm
This recruiting class could prove to be better than last year’s “Dream Team”…nah I won’t go that far. The dream team gave us Malcolm Mitchell, Crowell, Ray Drew, etc so we can’t really know. But this one is nice so far! Gotta get some more big mean guys and a DB or two.
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
5:39 pm
Dawg48, I don’t know much about him since he’s never been on Georgia’s radar, but he and Gurley seem to have become good friends during the recruitment process.
AugustaDawg
January 14th, 2012
5:39 pm
Lol 5150
GTBob
January 14th, 2012
5:45 pm
Looking at the way Lattimore progressed and comparing it to the way Crowell progressed, im going to make a wild prediction and say that Mike Davis ends up a much better college running back then Keith Marshall or Todd Gurley.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
5:48 pm
1eyedJack
Thanks…
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
5:54 pm
Over at archrival Georgia Tech, the Yellow Jackets have their biggest recruiting weekend of the year, including 8 of 14 commits (click on story link).
Looks like tech has two 5stars on campus this weekend……..wait that’s just ten 1 star players my bad!
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
5:57 pm
Tech is furiously trying to get some defensive players to flip from MTSU, Wofford, Ga. Southern and Elon.
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
5:59 pm
Hey Techies, why no love for Imani Cross? There’s your B-back answer.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
6:01 pm
1eyedJack
I hear they are in a tough battle with Tennessee Tech for a linebacker.
roughrider
January 14th, 2012
6:17 pm
I hope the Dawgs will use the rest of their picks on O line people.
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
6:19 pm
Dawg48, can he play QB or A-back?
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
6:22 pm
1eyedJack
Don’t know, I hear he is a former water boy at Tennessee tech looking to transfer.
boots
January 14th, 2012
6:24 pm
Michael, Tech is not UGA’s archrival any more than UA-Birmingham is Alabama’s main rival. Anyway, can you give a recap of who is left on the board that the Dawgs are after?
MiamiDawg
January 14th, 2012
6:54 pm
Same story. Incredible eye popping talent sign on every year only to be under coached by untalented, uninspired, unintelligent wanna bes
Same ole same ole
January 14th, 2012
7:17 pm
Gotta get dem Hawg mollies up front to block. Bobo is a clown.
Stumpknocker
January 14th, 2012
7:23 pm
What’s gonna be the excuse when you come up short again this year? BTW I Crowell is grinning ear to ear knowing he won’t have to carry all the load……….gives him more time to relax and indulge in the weed.
kybodawg
January 14th, 2012
7:30 pm
trying to get bobo to use two good backs at the same time is like the proverbial camel through the eye of a needle. it wont happen unless it involes charlton thomas.
hotdawg
January 14th, 2012
7:42 pm
I told yall about mike davis days ago……and we finally kept sum jrs in school that all we needed I predict a national championship!!!!!!go dawgs
slydog
January 14th, 2012
7:46 pm
Bottom line: Richt and Co. have got to capitalize on this collection of talent with at least 1 appearance in the title game. There can be no excuses. The one major problem I see is the O-line. Georgia has simply recruited too many low rated players there the past 5 years. Just go back and check. I know “stars” and “rankings” of recruits is just a tool, not the end all be all. But just compare those offensive line recruits ratings to their performance on campus. In my opinion, Georgia needs to recruit more elite talent on the O-line.
hotdawg
January 14th, 2012
7:51 pm
*thats*
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
7:53 pm
I predict next years offensive line will be smaller, but with a higher IQ and more mobility, and a bit of a mean steak.
slydog
January 14th, 2012
7:53 pm
Folks need to stop knocking BoBo. He is running Richt’s offense and this is the only offense both have ever run in their entire careers, except when BoBo played. We already know we can’t separate one from the other. You just have to live with it. Just remember, those called plays with runs up the middle by a 180 lb. back is a part of strategy, a strategy formulated by the head coach. I’m afraid in these last 10 years, Richt has went more and more conservative in order to try and not lose games (as opposed to playing aggressive and putting the pressure on the other team). Again, we have to live with it for now. Just think if Georgia would have just kept passing the ball down the field vertically against LSU. The Honeybadger (who isn’t as good a DB as he is an overall athlete) would not have been invited to New York and UGA could have saved LSU the embarrassment.
slydog
January 14th, 2012
7:55 pm
@1eyedJack
Their football IQ will be smaller too, as in less experience.
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
7:58 pm
slydog, if they can hold their own early in the season they’ll be seasoned by South Carolina.
slydog
January 14th, 2012
8:00 pm
@1eyedJack
agreed
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:01 pm
Going into last year the weakest spot on the team was WR it turned out to be a strength on the team.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:04 pm
Ben jones was the biggest loss on the O line, that’s the only player that will be a big miss.
Don4654
January 14th, 2012
8:05 pm
Without flaming,can anyone tell me what Jenkins meant when he said his mom was afraid for him to go to Bama?
Dalton Dawg
January 14th, 2012
8:11 pm
Darby is the DB from Martland and was a Notre Dame commit that backed out and is now avaiable suppose to be excellent speed and a Rivals 100 pick. I hear it’s true he’s really close to Marshall & Gurley but have no resources showing UGA has offered it would be a great get for the defense at signing time and he has 4.3 speed. Go Dwags!!!!
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
8:12 pm
1 eyed jack seasoned like Cajun after the LSU game or Seasoned like an Outback Steak eaten by Sparty?
slydog
January 14th, 2012
8:13 pm
Falcons!!! Hello!!! Here is your entire draft: Round 2. Orson Charles, 3. Ben Jones, 4. Brandon Boykin, 5. Cordy Glenn
Now it won’t happen like that, but it would sure help them in areas they sorely need.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:14 pm
5150
Who do you pick to win tonight?
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
8:15 pm
pass on Ben “Dirty Fat Pig” Jones
Don I think he was talking about the CRAZY FANS like Updyke.
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
8:16 pm
Got to go with TEBOW. Hahahaha
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:17 pm
I guess I’m going with the 2 cry Bay Bay’s tonight as well.
Lol
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:19 pm
Has been a great day! John Wayne on AMC all day!
slydog
January 14th, 2012
8:19 pm
GTBob
January 14th, 2012
5:45 pm
Looking at the way Lattimore progressed and comparing it to the way Crowell progressed, im going to make a wild prediction and say that Mike Davis ends up a much better college running back then Keith Marshall or Todd Gurley.
All of them will be better than anything your team puts on the field.
slydog
January 14th, 2012
8:21 pm
Don4654
January 14th, 2012
8:05 pm
Without flaming,can anyone tell me what Jenkins meant when he said his mom was afraid for him to go to Bama?
In all honesty, some Black don’t feel safe in Alabama, especially concerning something like football.
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
8:26 pm
Denver doing it on the ground.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:27 pm
Fummmmmmbbbbble
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:28 pm
Denver is putting it on the ground now.
Good SAT scores from ANY Dekalb school are dubious at best
January 14th, 2012
8:28 pm
This IS a college format. Any kid from a Dekalb County school has very, very, very suspect SAT scores ad a supporting GPA. I know, I moved from Dunwoody HS district back in the early 90s, when they began winning basketball and football State Titles and the SAT scores dropped like a rock.
Is this why the Stephenson kid did not go with UGA? UGA is not Harvard, but 98% of most college educated adults anyway, know back in the day, we greatly elevated our standards, unlike LSU or ALbama or AUBURN or GT or Clemson or SC or UT.
UGA must sign about 85% legit students vs an Alabama or Auburn or LSU or Mich. SU or MICHIGAN or Clemson or SC……………….. there, they work the system.
Go Dogs.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:29 pm
It’s all up to Champ Bailey now if Denver is going to win!
Douglas
January 14th, 2012
8:34 pm
Slydog..you don’t know jack. Telling us not to criticize Bobo is stupid: we won SEC championships when Richt was calling the plays…not so with BooBoo. Booboo thinks you win championships by throwing the ball on every play…not by wearing down the defense by running the ball. You are so stupid that your mama most have kicked you out of her womb because she was embarrassed to have you around.
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
8:35 pm
5150, seasoned like a big ol’ catfish at one of Coach Fishfry’s cookouts.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:37 pm
Douglas, that was a little harsh on slydog.
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
8:37 pm
If Bobo likes to throw it on every down then what’s with all the runs up the middle on 1st and 2nd downs?
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:39 pm
The Denver game is over!
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
8:41 pm
Douglas what kind of shoes do you wear to kick somebody out of a womb? I bet them things stink too.
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
8:42 pm
Dwag48 was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:46 pm
Douglas
2011 season
558 rushes
431 passes
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:46 pm
What’s a DWAG? Just asking
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
8:48 pm
Saints knocked out again by the West Coast. At least this time the opponent had more than six wins coming in.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:49 pm
Big play by champ
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
8:52 pm
A Dwag is how a Georgia Fan spelled Dawg on a sign he held up at the Outback Bowl. They put it on TV a few different times. It is freaking too funny. To misspell DOG as Dawg is one thing to misspell Dawg as Dwag is pitiful.
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
8:53 pm
Bay Bay
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:54 pm
That’s funny! He must have been drunk!
Good catch by D Thomas…….UCF put out a good WR.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
8:56 pm
Fight!
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
8:58 pm
Need a stop and it is a game again.
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
9:00 pm
Nash Nance to transfer to Harvard. Look’s like Da’Rick is gonna need a new boyfriend and sugar daddy.
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
9:02 pm
Maybe Da’Rick will transfer with him. Haw hee hee hee!
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
9:03 pm
If Nash Nance could have been at Harvard why the HELL did he even think about Tennessee?
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
9:04 pm
WOW almost a pick 6.
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
9:05 pm
‘Cause daddy told him he could play in the SEC…and he believed him.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
9:06 pm
DA ‘Rick, is he even on the team at Tennessee? Last I heard he has been suspended indefinitely.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
9:08 pm
Dooley says he is.
http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/02/darick-rogerss-future-with-vols-up-in-the-air/
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
9:10 pm
Dooley’s got a real mess on his hands. Mama loves him though.
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
9:11 pm
1eyedJack hell your mom loves you too! LOL
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
9:12 pm
I say this will be his last year wearing orange pants.
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
9:17 pm
Don’t believe that. the Vols will give him 2 more years. well, unless a Booster finds the prefect replacement and starts that happening behind the sceens.
1eyedJack
January 14th, 2012
9:17 pm
5150, Mama’s discerning and she’s got good taste.
BwkDawg
January 14th, 2012
9:21 pm
@Douglas How can u criticize bobo and not criticize richt bobo is running richts offense. Richt groomed bobo he is calling exactly what richt would call, Do you think richt would just stand on the sideline game after game and let bobo just do whatever he feels if he doesnt agree with the calls. Richt is the head coach and offensive coach how could you not blame offensive struggles on him.
Dawg48
January 14th, 2012
9:21 pm
This game is done, glad John Wayne is on tonight!
poopdawg
January 14th, 2012
9:32 pm
I agree Bwkdawg.
The Law
January 14th, 2012
9:46 pm
This is as good a time as any to offer this news item, lest anyone forget: The NCAA just announced the long anticipated “Cecil and Cam Newton” rule. Heretofore, anyone shopping a recruit will ensure the recruit is ineligible. Unfortunately, it’s a year late for the aforementioned culprits.
OkieDwag
January 14th, 2012
9:47 pm
Ben Jones is a huge loss. Is Gardner going after any OL’s who can dive at knees or chop block as well as Jones?
The Law
January 14th, 2012
9:47 pm
This is as good a time to offer this news item, less anyone forget: The NCAA just announced the long anticipated “Cecil and Cam Newton” rule. Heretofore, anyone shopping a recruit will ensure the recruit is ineligible. Unfortunately, it’s a year late for the aforementioned culprits.
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
9:51 pm
OkieDwag you forgot jump on defenders and throw gut punches in the pile.
5150 UOAD
January 14th, 2012
9:53 pm
The Law shouldn’t that have been around when Herschel got the Trans AM and a scholarship for his older sister to run track too?
OkieDwag
January 14th, 2012
10:01 pm
Where is the 2010 Fulmer Cup Trophy displayed?
SLAWDAWG
January 14th, 2012
10:04 pm
As a “BIG TIME” Dawg fan, I’m very proud that CMR is a religious MAN!!! NOBODY EVER “shoves religion down anyone’s throat *cough* TEBOW *cough*. Religion was around before you & I, and will be around after we leave. That’s the PROBLEM with our NATION now, no one wants to have a candlelight “VIGIL” or “PRAYER” til AFTER the UNTHINKABLE happens, TRAGEDY happens, and alot of people end up HURT or DEAD!!! IMAGINE THAT!!! No time for GOD in Sports, but plenty of time for GUNS, VIOLENCE, & DRUGS…………..You go dawggirl……..MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS TIM TEBOW……. A REAL MAN, like COACH MARK RICHT….. As Always—-GO DAWGS !!!!
SLAWDAWG
January 14th, 2012
10:11 pm
ATTENTION “Slydog” & EVERYONE ELSE————HIS Name is COACH–BOZO——&—–his play calling SUCKS!!!!!!!! Everyone please get the NAME right from now on………Thank You!!!
SLAWDAWG
January 14th, 2012
10:31 pm
It’s 42 to 7 & your STARTERS are still in the game? Looks alot like Boise State playing, not the Patriots…..
SLAWDAWG
January 14th, 2012
10:35 pm
GTBob, Everyone understands you hardly ever see a story about a GT “signee”, so do us all a big favor—-wait for a Tech story & quit worrying about how many points the DAWGS will win by this November!!!!! Thanks…
RetiredHSCoach
January 14th, 2012
10:39 pm
You can bet your bottom dollar that the “”caf”" food is good.
I used to take my teams to camp at UGA;
breakfast is the best – sausage gravy & biscuits / cheese grits /
it’s no wonder our Off & Def lines were the largest in the land !
Naw – he wasn’t kiddin’ around – the food is that good.
Home cookin’ just like momma.
GTBob
January 14th, 2012
11:31 pm
so do us all a big favor—-wait for a Tech story & quit worrying about how many points the DAWGS will win by this November!!!!!
Nah, I don’t do favors for Dog fans. Im going to keep commenting when I feel I have something to contribute.
GTBob
January 14th, 2012
11:33 pm
It’s 42 to 7 & your STARTERS are still in the game?
When it became 42-10 did you have flashbacks?
SLAWDAWG
January 14th, 2012
11:45 pm
GTBob—–NO flashbacks at all….. Wait a minute, yes I did……..WE STILL OWN THIS STATE !!!!!!!!!! just came to mind……Too Bad Tech never gets any good running backs for that triple “MICKEY MOUSE” option offense they run……Thanks for helping me with my flashback…..By the way NO ONE ran-up the score on the DAWGS this past year.
The Missing Dawg
January 14th, 2012
11:49 pm
How many #1’s can a team have?
GTBob
January 15th, 2012
12:02 am
By the way NO ONE ran-up the score on the DAWGS this past year.
Ok, if you think a 32 point loss is reasonable then more power to ya.
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
12:04 am
GTBob—–What was I thinking? You may cotribute anytime on stories concerning the DAWGS, otherwise you may never get the chance to say anything. GT never has much BREAKING NEWS when it comes to football……TECH fans better be worrying about the DAWGS DEFENSE in 2012 & of course, our 2 outstanding running backs in this 2012 signing class that will add to their MISERY…..Looks like we will be carrying that “SIGN” across the field again in 2012—-you know—-WSOT-STATE…….
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
12:21 am
GTBob——-No, a 32 point loss is not reasonable…UR right…..What was reasonable about this past year? DAWGS kicked Techs A** …..AGAIN….Remember–We still own this STATE!!
dbc
January 15th, 2012
12:31 am
“You can’t fake Christian behavior.” I lived in the South for over 30 years. That may be the most naive statement I’ve ever heard…or maybe just plain dumb.
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
12:47 am
Who said anything about being a Christian? I have lived in the south for over 40 years as well. Saying you are proud of someone for being a Christian does not necessarily mean you are one… Get the FACTS straight before you speak your peace…..Now who’s “just plain dumb”?
Marshall + Gurley + ICro = SEC Title
January 15th, 2012
3:58 am
With these 3 superstars in the backfield, GA wins the SEC—no team can match all this talent the Dawgs have on O. Bet the house on GA in the BCS!!!
Champ's a chump
January 15th, 2012
4:00 am
Champ got chumped by brady. Denver’s D is terrible.
TampaDAWG
January 15th, 2012
4:11 am
I am as big of a DAWG fan as anyone. We have lots of offensive weapons but our season will depend on how much better the Oline can get over the offseason. UGA will be good no matter what but to be great the Oline will need to step up. Even on an average Oline, losing 3 starters hurts. Hopefully the talent coming in and last years recruits will be ready to step up. If so, this could be a very special year for our beloved DAWGS@
Stinger2
January 15th, 2012
5:22 am
No need to play the games. The UGA fans are saying the Dawgs will win it all. They may be right. However, I believe they will lose to GT. It`s our time guys.
dmr
January 15th, 2012
7:14 am
With 8 – 10 scholarships remaining, I would like to see the following…Georgia land 2 – 4 more offensive linemen. I would like to see Georgia land 1 or 2 more JUCO players in areas of need, possibly DE or DL. With their last two to four scholarships, I would like Georgia to target SPEED! Regardless of size or position (ATH), I want Georgia to emphasize finding some of the fastest people they can find to help in changing field position on special teams. GOOD LUCK DOWN THE STRETCH!
Black Mountain NC Bulldog
January 15th, 2012
7:27 am
Finish Strong in Recruiting: Coaching Staff.
Awesome job so far!
Joey
January 15th, 2012
7:51 am
A lot of ifs for UGA for next season, but if Richt and Co can assemble an O-line that can open holes for these talented RBs, our offense can stop being so 1-dimensional.
It would help in tight games for Murray to stop trying to do too much. Even if our running game is just average, it would be a big help in that regard.
Dawg4
January 15th, 2012
7:55 am
Richt has set up the situation for another exit by running backs by not supporting what he has by his advertisement comments. These two recruits may be great but he better show some support to what he already has on the team. What ever happened to the competition before they practice as before Crowell.. Did Crowell in his mind become annointed when Richt said he may start vs Boise last year..Did Ealey act up due to that comment? Did King not bust his butt in class due to that comment…Will we lose Malcome, Thomas, or Crowell due to those type comments this year…What about Samuel? A great Dawg? Is he going to be moved again to another position before he gets a masters degree at 22 or does he have one already at 21. Unless Bobo changes the offense and has at least two backs in the backfield to run the ball there is not enough balls to go around to keep 6 no 8 running backs happy. I forgot about Harbin and Karempelis who are on scholarship. I did not forget the receivers. What do we have 15 including TE’s? The forgotten position is Fullback and Offensive line. The wheels will not turn unless the pistons are together. So he better say the same about the Offensive line. I do not thing he would lose anyone on the line due to an advertisement about come to GA if you are an offensive lineman. He is not consistant with his philosophy with different positions. I know Crowell has an attitude problem…but Richt seems to shoot himself in the foot more than occasionally by some of his comments. I hope this is not the case this time but the math seems to say watch out none of those running backs can play guard or tackle.
Joey
January 15th, 2012
7:56 am
Stinger2, I think that as long as Grantham stays in Athens, PJ’s gonna have a hard time beating the Bulldogs.
I can’t remember Tech looking as helpless against anybody in the PJ era, as they did in the 2nd half vs UGA.
Of course, if PJ should land a running QB, who is also an accurate passer, things could change.
Paddy
January 15th, 2012
8:08 am
Tampa Gator…..you need to tamper down these religious comments. It makes you look uneducated. You can’t fake, by the way, being a Christian. If you live it, people will know.
Paddy
January 15th, 2012
8:12 am
Joey…….been saying the same thing. When CPJ finds his next Tracy Hamm, he will start winning 10 games on a regular basis. But he needs an above avg passing game to be dangerous.
Paddy
January 15th, 2012
8:30 am
Good SAT scores from ANY Dekalb………you just didn’t say it is harder to get into UGA than Michigan? WOW, now thats an uneducation statement if I ever heard one!
Joey
January 15th, 2012
8:31 am
Paddy, there ain’t no more Tracy Hams. Just like no more Herschels, or Bo Jacksons. A natural-born option QB, and leader. Won championships at ever level of his career.
I truely believe if Ham came along today, he would be an impact player in the NFL – a Flutie, or Vick or even Brees – type player.
Paddy
January 15th, 2012
8:36 am
Joey……..you are right, there are no more Herschels or Bo’s. There are the Tracy Ham’s out there that CPJ can get. Don’t think I can put Tracy in the same catagory as herschal and Bo.
Tampa Gator
January 15th, 2012
8:46 am
Paddy and others about religion…..
Some people on here do not have any sense of humor when it comes to religion (not surprising by the way). My comment was a jab…..know what a jab is? Any educated person, Paddy, should know….and he or she would be able to RECOGNIZE one when reading one.
Obviously, I am uneducated, I received a degree with the University of Florida.
And that was a pun……from a pundit.
Tampa Gator
January 15th, 2012
8:50 am
Paddy…..
If so, why do so many Christians get ripped off (spiritually, emotionally, and financially) by so many fake evangelists? Just saying.
Tampa Gator
January 15th, 2012
8:51 am
…..and that last post was neiher a jab nor a pun.
bubba4dawgs
January 15th, 2012
8:55 am
Just hope UGA can develop an OL to help the new running backs. Perhaps, Murray will give up less picks by relying more on them. They can also help wear down a defense and make 4th Qtr. scoring a lot easier! Bring’em on!! I can’t wait for the season to start!! GO DAWGS!!
Tampa Gator
January 15th, 2012
8:56 am
Finally………with Jesus on Richt’s side……..he just needs to focus on those 4 and 5 star recruits who’s parents go to Bapist church every Sunday….and “wha la”……National Championship, baby!
Thank you, Jesus…….pass the cornbread and letter of intent.
Before anyone else gets really, really mad and starts calling me evil and sad…..and a moron….and uneducated…….that was first……just another jab……and then another pun.
Joey
January 15th, 2012
8:59 am
Bet PJ agrees with me, Paddy:
Ham, after totaling more than 5,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards in his career, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
“(Ham) could change the outcome of a game faster than anyone I’ve ever coached,” said Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson…”
Tampa Gator
January 15th, 2012
9:00 am
Now….seriously…..Georgia has really gotten is recruiting act together these last couple of years. And I do think Richt wearing his religion on his sleeve has help him with some recruits……just an opinion based on what Marshall and Curley have said during their press conferences. They seem to come from very religious (Christian) backgrounds. And focusing on RBs with that background does not surprise me based on experiences of recent Georgia RBs.
Paddy
January 15th, 2012
9:05 am
Tampa Gator…..scarcasim is hard to understand in the written word. If I misrepresented your statement as jabs, I am sorry.
Now evangelist who prey on their followers are not Christian. They don’t live it. If they did, they would not be fakes. I myself have never had a problem determining who is a good person and who is not. Maybe I just have good luck that way. Don’t know why i brought this subject up, I would rather talk football.
SCdawg
January 15th, 2012
9:09 am
For all of you who are worried about recruiting OL, what about John Theus for Pete’s sake?. ESPN 6th best at his position. A smart kid, he will be ready to play.
West End Dawg
January 15th, 2012
9:12 am
This may be the best offense at UGA in 25 years! Richt’s bringing so much top tier talent, I’ve lost track of it all. With lsu and alabama down next year, GA can beat them in the SEC title game!!! Dawgs to the BCS in 2012!
RedandBlackDawg
January 15th, 2012
9:21 am
We have recruited four offensive linemen so far, but they are all OT’s, so I hope some where there are a few OG’s that want to play for UGA this year. I am not real sure, it works out that well, when you start moving these guys from their comfort zone, say from from OT to OG. The blocking assignments and individual strengths of each are different, so I hope we can get a couple of more folks in there so the players can play their natural position. Otherwise I see probably two of the four OT’s we recruited switching to OG, which might hurt the depth a little. We still could also use a center as well. I think we will be Ok with what we have, but it would be nice to get some more bodies there.
AltamahaDawg
January 15th, 2012
9:23 am
When Gurley said the food was great, what he was saying without getting anybody in trouble was: They took care of my little brother and that meant a lot to me.
1eyedJack
January 15th, 2012
9:28 am
Ladies and Gentlemen…I give you your starting right tackle:
“If there is any type of weakness in Theus’ game at this time, it would be in his pass protection. He is solid there, but his biggest strength is run blocking right now. He drives opponents off the ball, he has very good feet, and he has that nasty streak you love in offensive linemen. He is the total package as an OL and will be a national recruit. – Chad Simmons
Joey
January 15th, 2012
9:33 am
I love it when a fellow Bulldog fan says things like, ” _________ and ________ are down this year, we should win the SEC!”
How about let’s win a title when NOBODY in the SEC is “down?”
1eyedJack
January 15th, 2012
9:35 am
RedandBlackDawg, generally, in high school, you put your best offensive linemen at tackle, so it should go without saying that you would recruit tackles.
Back in the day it would be that you put your best skill player at QB, therefore Vince Dooley would recruit 4 or 5 every year and put them at other skill positions. Erk Russell made many a DE out of a QB.
Muffin
January 15th, 2012
9:42 am
Mutts holding 8-10 scholarships are watching 3-4 stars get away they mistakenly thought were ‘in the bag’………
Oh yeah, they will end up with crumbs instead of cookies so to speak…..
Matters not, any top recruits would have been wasted anyway….
YOU DON’T HAVE A CLUE HOW TO COACH THEM UP !!!!!
How is coach boo-boo doing……… yeah, I thought so.
poopdawg
January 15th, 2012
9:43 am
TampaGator , what your feel for UF’s new OC . He’s only been the OC at Boise st for 1 year. I believe Muschamp is saying they plan on running a pro style again but based on last year i wouldn’t call that offense pro style. Pease ran more a spread type offense also.
Junior Samples
January 15th, 2012
9:44 am
GT better start serving up something other than fried fish if they want to croot better
Joey
January 15th, 2012
9:45 am
I have high expectations for Theus, 1eyedJack. I wish Richt would bring in a dynamic, O-line coach (along with that speciall teams coach we all wanted for Christmas).
UGA is obviously not getting the most of our talent on the O-line, and as we have learned with Todd Grantham, a smart coach can dramatically affect the players – consider the play of our entire D in ‘07 – ‘09, compared to now.
Spike 80DF
January 15th, 2012
9:46 am
how’s tech doing competing with MTSU and Ga State for recuits?
Louie
January 15th, 2012
9:50 am
Well, where do I start- I personally think Joey is misconstrued due to the fact the OLC was just replaced (exit of Stacy Searles) .
Spike 80DF
January 15th, 2012
9:51 am
Joey, I think Friend got the most he could from Anderson and I’m willing to give him some time to prove himself. I’ve always noticed how Meyer and Saban put starters on special teams and always seem to be great while our special teams are filled with walk-ons with an occasional starter.
AltamahaDawg
January 15th, 2012
9:54 am
Bookend(s) is where we have been hurting. We have the potention to be pretty deep at OG on the existing roster already. This seem to be the answer to NOT having to play out of position. Even still, I’d rather move a tackle in, if need be, than what we had to do this year, and put OG on the outside.
Some specualation out there that we do have a cople of silent committments. I believe at least one is a OG.
1eyedJack
January 15th, 2012
9:55 am
Coach Richt needs to create an atmosphere where players buy in and take pride in playing on special teams. Then you would have your best players begging to play on a special team. Kind of like the Marines.
The Few…the Proud…the “Special Teams”!
Paddy
January 15th, 2012
9:57 am
Joey……CPJ does not need a clone of Ham. But he needs someone with that type of skills. They are out there more so than trying to find a Bo or H. Walker. His offense needs that other dimension and without it, the offense never meets its potential.
Muffin
January 15th, 2012
10:00 am
@1eyeddummie……..
cmr has sold a cancerous bill of goods that makes the mutt special teams the laughing stock of Pop Warner football………
He will continue to be laughed at and exploited just like last year…..
What part of ‘DUMB’ do you not understand?
BwkDawg
January 15th, 2012
10:02 am
Im not worried about recruiting more OT’s than OG’s, OT’s is the tougher of the position to play I think most of our strggules came last year from not having a true OT that should’nt be a promblem next year, the only promblem I see next year is guys playing with little playing expirence.
Muffin
January 15th, 2012
10:03 am
@paddycakes………
Tis offense will NEVER meet it’s potential………
The days of ‘tailback u ‘ are OVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AltamahaDawg
January 15th, 2012
10:04 am
Spike, I think that is the key. All the talk about hiring a special coach is just chatter. (although I think we ned to go back to one of the position coaches co-ordination it). It’s players. But here is the problem we had this past year. Do you ever remember Saban going into the season with 75 scholarship players? It’s a matter of numbers, not philosophy. We’ve had a bunch of regular starters and subs on special teams too historically, when it was possible.
Muffin
January 15th, 2012
10:04 am
(This)
1eyedJack
January 15th, 2012
10:06 am
Hey Muffy, suffering from PMS or are you a B!TCH all the time. Have a good life with your cats.
Joey
January 15th, 2012
10:10 am
Louie (9:50), misconstrued? My point is, I couldn’t tell a bit of difference this season with the O-line play, could you? And supposedly, 2 of our three departing starters will be drafted, so there was some talent there.
Hopefully we will see improvement in Will Friend’s 2nd year.
Muffin
January 15th, 2012
10:12 am
@noeye….
What a potty mouthed punk you are…..
Does the TRUTH hurt little BOY?
Have a good life with your fleas.
HAT.
Paddy
January 15th, 2012
10:16 am
Muffin……I have NEVER heard GT refered to as “tailback u”. Where did that come from? Slow down and read slower! Or better yet, have someone read to you. lol
Louie
January 15th, 2012
10:16 am
Joey.
Does it not ever resonate that CMB (your OC) is calling the shots with trash delay draw plays that before the ball is snapped you know what is about to happen? He over rides the choices. Orson Charles had a no brain choice as to whether stay or go.How many big plays did he have vs Michigan State?Wake up.
Joey
January 15th, 2012
10:17 am
“All the talk about hiring a special coach is just chatter.”
**********************************
I was thinking that everything in the “Comments” section was “chatter.”
Go ahead and think everything’s fine with special teams, while they throw away game after game.
I’m thinking somebody better pay a little more attention if we ever want to beat a good (Top 10) team again, because the STs failed in all three Top 10 games in ‘10.
But that’s just my chatter.
Vince
January 15th, 2012
10:18 am
If all these folks at Rivals think so highly of Gurley why do they only rate him a 3 star recruit?
Muffin
January 15th, 2012
10:20 am
@p-cakes………………..
Do you get stoned everyday or is this your first time?
I guess mutt-u is a new adventure in your trailer park……..
rhbDAWG1
January 15th, 2012
10:28 am
TampaDAWG You sound like you might have played the game. Good analysis,
AltamahaDawg
January 15th, 2012
10:30 am
say what? everything is “fine”. THATS what you took from my comment? Did our “problem” and out “issues” not give you some clue that I believe it is NOT all fine? I alos suggested that we need to go back to the normal system of assigning a staff member to co-ordinate, as we had up till that guy laft last year, and it was not reasigned.
My wild guess is that knowing we had some issues, everybody was given more responsibilty (blame) rather than centalizing it. I’m better Olividatta step up to replace that “title”.
And “chatter” was not meant as some insult, relax.
My point is that out of understandable frustration to explain it, some folks are saying we need to “hire” somebody to fix the problem. I’m just pointing out that, we have a problem with numbers, and nobody is going to fix it, till we fix that problem. And if we do, we would most likely be a pretty good special teams program as has historically been the case.
AltamahaDawg
January 15th, 2012
10:33 am
Kirk Olivadotti, that would be.
Paddy
January 15th, 2012
10:40 am
Muffin….you still need to learn to comprehend the written word. I have made 7 posts this am and not one makes any reference to the new recruits at running back at UGA. All my football references about football is CPJ trying to find a multi-skilled qb for GT’s offense. WOW!
Jborodawg
January 15th, 2012
10:43 am
Right, Altamaha; schools don’t generally hire nor have a special teams coach; only allowed so many assistant coaches on the staff per the NCAA. However, some have a special teams coordinator/__other position__ coach. EG ST’s coord/receivers coach. CMR seems to have been doing it by committee. I hope he designates one coach, or appoints himself. He has said it’s a priority; so our B&Ming about it is sorta fruitless.
Joey
January 15th, 2012
11:08 am
So Jborodawg, you think all “schools” that don’t hire a ST Coach have the problems we have? You may should take a peek at how UGA’s STs stack up in the NCAA. Then, Richt says “it’s a priority” and that makes you happy? Good for you. By the way, Richt has already said that he (unlike Urban Myer in ‘08) would not be coaching STs.
My point (hardly B&Ming) was that Richt and Co didn’t fix the STs in 4 months in ‘11, with players at practice every day.
But, now, it’s gonna get done – by the same coach(es), with players off limits most of the time?
Muffin
January 15th, 2012
11:19 am
@paddycakes………
Don’t worry your little self about CPJ and his QB situation……
That will be taken care of , I will assure you……….
What YOU need to worry about is a good scheme to STOP what is about to be unleashed on your ’so call improved’ defense….
WDE
January 15th, 2012
11:23 am
Well we now have the bodies at RB we need some coaching and great OL additions and then we have a great chance for a special season. CMR and company have got the foundation, however we still have to work,train,coach and hope we don’t get killed by injuries like in 08. I urge my fellow members of the Bull Dog Nation to temper expectations with remembering that most of the teams we play will be better next year, too much talent not to be, and we will be very young on the OL and that is the single biggest concern I have for next season…but we are getting close..Go Dogs
Jborodawg
January 15th, 2012
11:23 am
Joey…valid points. STs should not have become a problem; should have been emphasized from day one. I guess I’m “hoping” it’ll get fixed.
Muffin
January 15th, 2012
11:30 am
@jboringmutt..
“hope in one hand, shi% in the other”………
Jborodawg
January 15th, 2012
11:30 am
I’m having a little trouble with the recruiting rankings. For instance, Rivals and Scout have LSU #5 and #8, and UGA at #18 and #17. However, ESPN has UGA #5 and LSU #13. I just don’t get it, how they can be so disparate.
And those saying 2012 “will be special”, etc…due to our 2012 recruiting class. Don’t get too excited quite yet; we have no idea how they’ll turn out. Yep, this class does look good…on paper. But…
Delbert D.
January 15th, 2012
11:32 am
Charlie Weis hired *two* special teams coordinators for Kansas (one has the “assistant” title). Of course, they will have another responsibility as well, but naming them special teams coaches shows a focus on that part of the game.
Paddy
January 15th, 2012
11:34 am
Muffin…..if you can’t stick to the topic and its poster, give up. You can’t have an intelligent conversation with someone that can’t comprehend the written word and is an air-head. I’m done with you. It is now reasonable to assume you are not up to posting on any blog and especially one that covers football.
As for living in a trailer park; never lived in one but did make a small fortune selling them about 12 years ago! Retired now and living off that money! Thank you very much!
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
11:35 am
Everyone knows that CPJ & his “Mickey Mouse” offense hardly ever has any luck against SEC defenses…Only 17 points this past year against the DAWGS & TECH fans want to say something about OUR returning players…..Imagine that!!!!!!
Jborodawg
January 15th, 2012
11:41 am
WDE…most of the teams we play will be better next year, too much talent not to be…”
Correct sir. Awbun, Tenn, and Flawduh will most certainly be improved; too much talent not to be. And we saw last year how Vandy is no pushover. Actually, Vandy has given us fits on several occasions over the last 10-20 years; homecoming opponent most of the time notwithstanding. Call it a cupcake sched all you want, but it’s still an SEC sched. Heck, even Tech might be improved; we’ll see. And anybody that saw Mizzou in their bowl game should know they won’t be patsies. So, even tho we don’t play LSU nor Bama, it’s still going to be pretty challenging to win em all.
Muffin
January 15th, 2012
11:50 am
@PUDDYCAKES…..
Enjoy your retirement from selling single wides to your relatives and classmates in athens…..
If your humble abode starts leaning on one side , don’t assume the septic tank is giving in, it is probably the tire is flat on that side……and you’re quite welcomed!!!….
@slawmutt ………….
Mickey Mouse offense? Think so, huh………….
Hide and watch what happens THIS year. Then, get back to me. I doubt you will.
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
11:55 am
DAWG fans, do not forget who we signed & redshirted from last year’s CLASS for the O-Line—-Xzavier Ward(left tackle), Watts Danzler(son of former GA Letterman Danny Danzler)–(Guard or Tackle), Hunter Long (younger brother of returning O-Lineman Austin Long), David Andrews at CENTER, & Zach DeBell…O’Yea, Nathan Theus (older brother of “BIG” John Theus)….Everyone relax alittle. Coach Friend had to work with what he had this past year & not all the lineman performed to HIS standards. We do need to sign some more in the 2012 class for sure & we will. The cupboards are starting to fill-up again and their will be some growing “Pains” in 2012 so be patient..CF is a good O-Line coach & will get it turned around. Always remember, Coach BOZO is the ALL DAWG FANS need to be worried about with that “awful” & “predictable” play-calling!!!!!
JB
January 15th, 2012
11:55 am
Unless Dawgs switch some people, they will fill out this class (7or8) with bodies. That may not be all bad. Sometimes 3 stars with big hearts, great attitudes and guys that really want to be Dawgs turn out better than the elites.
Joey
January 15th, 2012
11:59 am
Old Muff seems to know a lot about singlewides, and not a whit about football.
Just google “single-wide mobile homes” Muff, and find yourself a MH blog. Show them your expertise on parks and tires and stuff.
Enjoy . . .
Jborodawg
January 15th, 2012
12:03 pm
Joey…some people call dibbs on the end with the tires.
Jborodawg
January 15th, 2012
12:04 pm
Me…I like the end with the mirrors…
Coach
January 15th, 2012
12:05 pm
This year UGA will win the Outback Bowl!
Joey
January 15th, 2012
12:07 pm
That’s what the boys of the blue turf from Idaho take to games, JB.
They do pretty well vs the 4 and 5 stars, huh?
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
12:11 pm
And some Teams will play in December in the “Tiddy Bowl”!
Joey
January 15th, 2012
12:12 pm
“Me…I like the end with the mirrors…”
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Would call you a dirty old man, but it sounds like you share in my good taste of well-placed mirrors . . .
Jborodawg
January 15th, 2012
12:12 pm
Weird. Speakin’ of RB Todd Gurley, 6-1, 210…
I just checked the Charlotte Observer. They call him, “Todd Gurley (6-1, 195, ATH)”
1eyedJack
January 15th, 2012
12:13 pm
Muffy can probably whip half the nerds on North Ave, and pull a train for the other half.
Joey
January 15th, 2012
12:16 pm
Tiddy Bowl?
Was that the Lingerie Football League’s bowl game?
Jborodawg
January 15th, 2012
12:18 pm
@Joey…LOL
Ya know, nobody’s ’splained to me yet how we’re #17 or 18 with Rivals & Scout, but #5 with ESPN…
Joey
January 15th, 2012
12:18 pm
Gurley’s HS coach said he was 215, and would be 225 by his first game at UGA, Jboro.
Hyperbole at its finest...
January 15th, 2012
12:37 pm
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
11:35 am
Everyone knows that CPJ & his “Mickey Mouse” offense hardly ever has any luck against SEC defenses
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Points scored against SEC teams,
2011 vs UGA 17 – defensive domination by UGA
2010 vs UGA 34
2009 vs UGA 24; vs Vandy 56; vs MSU 42
Yep – GT “hardly ever” has any luck against SEC defenses.
sure is good to see that this beat writer...
January 15th, 2012
1:06 pm
does anal sis for the dawgs. the dawgs need some anal sis done.
why is it that when gt gets a recruit this beat writer always has to put his 2 cents in it as it relates to the dawgs? why? cant we have a recruit that has no connection to a uga or the dawgs at all?
i think this blogg needs to be renamed…. the uga recruiting blog in atlanta, enough with the farce micheal! we see your bias. we hear your bias. we read your bias. we smell your bias. we are tired of your bias.
we know your a dawg so dont pretend otherwise. at least man up and stop lying.
ken sugiura is 10 times the writer
January 15th, 2012
1:13 pm
that michael carvrell is.
just another example of why a dawg will always work for a tech man, i look forward to seeing michael caravell working for ken one day. lmao too funny,
“‘hey michael…. after you get me my latta please run a copy of this for me would you?”
gt picks up a ol recruit over fla
January 15th, 2012
1:14 pm
end of message. no anal sis needed.
Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life)
January 15th, 2012
1:16 pm
I saw enough of Crowell that I will say that if he stays healthy with no suspensions there is no way Marshal or Gurley will outshine him. Maybe a little head adjustment too.
i can do that real quick.... duh
January 15th, 2012
1:19 pm
Ya know, nobody’s ’splained to me yet how we’re #17 or 18 with Rivals & Scout, but #5 with ESPN…
espn has a contract with the sec. it is in espn’s best interest to make the sec look as good as possible.
there now that was easy wasnt it?
what i want to see is espn do a real story for a change. lets see espn do a story on how the sec rose to the top of the college fb world on the backs of the recruits that they toss off thier teams when they over sign.
it is on coincidence that lsu and bama are again 1/2 this year and last year and next year and next year and next year after that…. until the sec stops acting like a semi pro leaque that has classes for kicks.
AltamahaDawg
January 15th, 2012
1:36 pm
No they didn’t “fix” not having enough players during the season. But it not very likely that the coaches at the University of Georgia, or Georgia college, or any high school in Georgia do not know how inportant special teams are. is it? Lets just ask these guys and see that what say? I’m pretty sure you know the answer. Not having a solution is just that. Same as Alabama had no solution for being DEAD last in KO coverage a year or 2 ago.
Let me ask this question. Would the coverage team have been better with Jarvis Jones, Ogletree, and Malcome Mitchell on them??? Now, how realistic was tha? We have (till it was not practical this past year) always had players exactly like that on the coverage teams.
Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life)
January 15th, 2012
1:38 pm
Muff:
The UGA ST always seems to get the job done when we play the Bunglebees.
You must be majoring in “Name Calling” sweet thang.
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
1:40 pm
Hyperbowl…….Just a reminder—We Still Own This State—10 out of the last 11 times I believe—SEC Defenses played just a SMALL part as we all know!
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
1:43 pm
195–215–225–these must be the rushing #’s Gurley will have against GT in November!!!
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
1:46 pm
As far as Michael Carver, This is a write-up about UGA right?
Hyperbole at its finest...
January 15th, 2012
1:58 pm
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
1:43 pm
195–215–225–these must be the rushing #’s Gurley will have against GT in November!!!
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Do you seriously think that Crowell and Marshall (you remember those 2 guys, I presume – they are the last 2 “next HWs”) are going to be sitting on the sidelines while Bobo gives the ball to Gurley every time?
Do you even follow UGA football?
Bipolar syndrome at its finest...
January 15th, 2012
2:02 pm
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
11:35 am
Everyone knows that CPJ & his “Mickey Mouse” offense hardly ever has any luck against SEC defenses
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
1:40 pm
Hyperbowl…….Just a reminder—We Still Own This State—10 out of the last 11 times I believe—SEC Defenses played just a SMALL part as we all know!
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SLAWDAWG – Please call your doctor – he needs to up your dosage.
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
2:04 pm
Hyperbole—-Yes I follow These #’s will be from his 8 rushing attempts!!
Lakedawg
January 15th, 2012
2:06 pm
Muffin—Dear, Please give us a hint what the bumblebees or going to unleash on us?
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
2:08 pm
Bipolar—-Just the facts – no dosage required! Thanks though!
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
2:09 pm
Lakedawg—-I’m sure Mickey & Minnie will show up! LOL
Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life)
January 15th, 2012
2:11 pm
@bwkdawg: (9:21 pm post)
I’ve been saying the same thing for a couple of years but there is no educating the trolls and halfa$$ UGA fans, Their heads are stuck where the sun don’t shine.
Hyperbole at its finest...
January 15th, 2012
2:25 pm
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
2:04 pm
Hyperbole—-Yes I follow These #’s will be from his 8 rushing attempts
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Nice comeback!
Fair and Balanced
January 15th, 2012
3:03 pm
Another top 10 (maybe top 5) recruiting class …………can we get a top 10 team again? We all know we recruit well. We just need a good team……and a championship. The wait has been too long.
BigTimeTECHFan
January 15th, 2012
3:12 pm
Freddie Burden = Commit no 15 for Tech, 6′3″ 300 OL from Statesboro
Alec Coleman
January 15th, 2012
3:19 pm
Darby is a Cornerback who runs a 4.3 and is 5-11 and about 180 pounds. He played in the Under Armour Bowl with Keith Marshall.
Ghost
January 15th, 2012
4:27 pm
BigTimetechfan, Another PJ zero star pick up.Nice size, good luck to him . ACC certainly beats playing at S.Alabama.Will if he turn down an offer from Florida ,if one comes.
OkieDwag
January 15th, 2012
4:45 pm
Has anyone heard about UGA recruits going through a “Scared Straight” program at Clarke County Correctional as part of orientation?
Bob Bob Baran
January 15th, 2012
4:48 pm
Hey Marshall, you probably should’ve stayed in your homestate and attended Chapel Hill or DUKE…your other homeboy along with Crowell will take most of the playing time….guess we can nickname you “Mop Up” for the type of playing time you’ll get……I’d suggest a tweezers for the splinters you’ll be yanking out of your backside
poopdawg
January 15th, 2012
5:04 pm
BOB, you post like an ignorant basketball fan. Marshall is a stud and a big reason Gurley followed. He will be playing game one! Marshall ’s GPA is higher than your IQ.
Gogol
January 15th, 2012
5:59 pm
Gurley has potential. Giovanni Bernard has over 1200 yds in his first season.
Gurley > ICro
January 15th, 2012
6:36 pm
Gurley’s the real deal—he’ll be starting from day 1—book it. Gurley’s going to be running wild in these SEC games–the man is a beast!!!
SLAWDAWG
January 15th, 2012
6:37 pm
poopdawg……….His name is Bob OK!
Big Brain
January 15th, 2012
7:44 pm
Marshall and Gurley both have better chances to play immediately at UGa than they would have at UNC. They might beat out Crowell, but not Gio Bernard.
StackedDeck
January 16th, 2012
11:52 pm
Something is in the air for sure…”UGA Needs A Few More Good Men”….if you want to be part of the excitement, 2012 Dawgs will have plenty! I knew we had some ‘junkyard caliber dawgs’ out there! Josh Dawson, enjoy your upcoming visit to Athens town!! GO DAWGS!!!
UGA / 74′
IL Jacket
January 17th, 2012
8:43 am
Congratulations to Mr. Gurley on your decision. Don’t overlook the opportunity for your education in Athens. Best of luck as a Dawg. Look forward to seeing you against Tech.
DyslexicDispepsic
January 17th, 2012
3:02 pm
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/javale-mcgee-dunks-wizards-tank/2012/01/17/gIQAj1fZ5P_story.html
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11:54 pm
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Dawgfanforever
January 18th, 2012
11:27 pm
Word has it that UGA is sending Coach Grantham and Coach Bobo to Valdosta Thursday. They are after Josh Harvey Clemons heavily. Appears that they may be sweetening the lowndes connection by bringing 6′3″ 293 left tackle Jared Davis to Athens with Clemons. He would play guard for Georgia. May break the ice in Lowndes with this one – two punch.
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January 19th, 2012
2:41 pm
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wins-by-a-link
January 20th, 2012
10:18 am
Davis probably did the right thing in signing with SC, He can watch Lattimore next season and then he may get some playing time, I don’t think he would ever start at Ga with the RB’s that are coming in, Ga set at RB for at least the next three years.
West Coast Wade
January 20th, 2012
9:14 pm
It’s great that GA has the commitments at RB but it’s a shame to see how everyone has turned on Crowell. The kid is going to be good. He just hadn’t been hit the way he got bounced around last year. These three guys will become known as the 3 Amigos (games won’t be as bad as the movie). The heck with the passing game. Put in Bauta and run the triple option.