Gators favored by 16; does the bye week matter?
A few notes on Monday of Georgia-Florida week:
— Oddsmakers have made Florida a whopping 16-point favorite over Georgia on Saturday, even though the Gators have won their past three games by an average of 7.7 points — 10 over Mississippi State, 3 over Arkansas and 10 over LSU.
— As you know, Georgia is coming off a bye week and Florida is not. So here’s the data on open dates as they relate to the Georgia-Florida series: Georgia is 3-2 vs. Florida when coming off a bye week, while Florida is 14-4 vs. Georgia when coming off a bye week. The Bulldogs’ most recent win over the Gators -– in 2007 -– followed a UGA open date. That’s the only time since 1991, until this year, that Georgia had an open date before the Florida game. Florida, on the other hand, has had a bye week before playing Georgia 13 of the past 16 years. For whatever all of that is worth.
– Mark Richt was asked Sunday about the impact of the bye week. “With this game or series, I think there’s probably a little bit too much made of it,” he said. “Georgia, quite frankly, hasn’t had many open dates [before the game] and Florida has, but I don’t know if that has been the biggest factor other than whoever’s better that day.” He added: “It’a always nice to have a break, no doubt about it, and you hope you can turn it into a positive for your football team. But there is just no guarantee of that.”
– Overall, Georgia is 11-3 under Richt following an open date, including 1-0 vs. Florida.
— Just to put Florida’s defense in perspective: It has allowed only four touchdowns this season – two rushing, two passing. (The other two touchdowns scored against the Gators were on interception returns.) Florida is No. 1 in the nation in total defense, No. 2 in scoring defense, No. 2 in pass defense. Said Richt: “They’ve got guys at just about every spot that are better than your average bears, you know. They are just going to be a great challenge for us, no doubt.”
— Among the many strengths of the Gators’ defense: cornerbacks Joe Haden and Janoris Jenkins. “If you had to draft two corners, I know the two I’d pick for my team,” coach Urban Meyer said. “And we got them.”
— Tim Tebow had perhaps his worst game as a Gator last week, and that did absolutely nothing to lower Richt’s regard for him. “I’ve said Tebow is one of the finest players in the history of college football,” Richt said Sunday, “and my opinion of him hasn’t changed a bit.” Tebow, you’ll recall, accounted for five touchdowns vs. Georgia last season — three rshing and two passing.
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Where's my crack pipe?
October 26th, 2009
12:51 pm
Gonna get ugly I am afraid with Willie dialing up the D on this one!
Baton Rouge Dawg
October 26th, 2009
12:54 pm
If I know my history correctly Georgia is 8-2 against defending national champs.
firemarkricht.net
October 26th, 2009
12:57 pm
Yeah, I can’t see Bobo lighting up the best D in the nation…or the 75th best D, for that matter. And we’re gonna need points to match the numbers Meyer is capable of putting up on Willie.
Change is coming
October 26th, 2009
12:58 pm
I hear we are going to shake up the offense by putting AJ Green at left takle and making Boling a scat back.
Change is coming
October 26th, 2009
1:02 pm
“firemarkricht.net”,
Unless you are old you have never seen a better coach on the UGA sidelines… As a person AND as a football coach.
Baton Rouge Dawg
October 26th, 2009
1:04 pm
I agree “Change is comming” I hope all these people on the fire Mark Richt bandwagon fall off backwards and crack their skulls.
Let's be nice
October 26th, 2009
1:08 pm
We dawg fans need to take comfort in that UGA plays by the rules and in general the football team is filled with fine young men who help out in the community and call their grandmother’s and stuff like that.
Forget the national championship, SEC championship, or even major bowl games. Our players are very nice young men that make GA proud.
When Bobo calls the same play 6 or 7 times in a row, just remember that he’s a very upstanding gentlemen with 5 children. He played for the dogs by the way and we need to be loyal to our own.
When Willie’s D gives up 45 point’s this weekend we can take comfort in his friendship with Mark Richt. How nice for them to be so close for so many years. It’s really a tribute to the program that we foster such well being.
Peace and love to everyone.
chipperdawg
October 26th, 2009
1:08 pm
Florida has looked beatable lately, and we actually resembled a college football team against Vandy (but, of course, it was VANDY). I think the bye week will help us… and I hope they spent a good deal of the time just getting back to basics and fundemental blocking and tackling! I expect the Gators defense will just be to much for Cox and Co. however, and, being Tebow looked almost human last week, he’ll probably play out of his freakin’ mind against the Dawgs. In any case, I’ll be cheering for my beloved Dawgs as loud as I can!!! Go Dawgs!!!
JB
October 26th, 2009
1:11 pm
The line on this game is all you you need to know about the state of the Georgia football team. Florida has not impressed anybody ( I mean being number one and all) but to be 16 point favorite, that say’s it all…..
dan
October 26th, 2009
1:12 pm
UGA vs. Florida game: Gators favored by -16.5, which essentially means that Vegas thinks UGA will lose to Florida by 30 points. What do have to say about that Dawgs? Does this game mean anything to you? Or are you going to go out there like a bunch of scared pussies, like you did last year, and get blown out 49-10 or worse?
NavyDawg
October 26th, 2009
1:18 pm
Let’s go Dawgs!!!! Let’s prove the nation wrong, and show up to play!!! Let’s play our best game of the year!!!!!!!
firemarkricht.net
October 26th, 2009
1:29 pm
Well, what’s coming from the sidelines isn’t working. Saying Richt is the best coach ever at UGA is arguable, but ultimately irrelevant, as there are better coaches to be hired. Coaches who can take our players, develop them, and legitimately put this program in the national championship conversation every year. Coaches who will bring power football back to UGA. Coaches who give their loyalty to the football program and the university, not college roommates who can’t perform.
Replace your UGA gear and pen names with Richt’s name and logo.
militaryDawgInDC
October 26th, 2009
1:30 pm
Dan
I couldn’t agree more. The dawgs were weanies last year in the game with florida…Talent for talent we are equal with their only advantage
at QB and CB…I don’t get the fear factor either…we shold expect to
play with teams like florida…lets kick their arses
a win can hurt uga
October 26th, 2009
1:37 pm
I would love to beat UF, then run the table and hopefully UF looses to a stout S.Carolina team who then looses to Tennessee. The we play for the SEC championship………
HOWEVER, if that were to happen, Martinez and Bobo would get to keep their jobs. Thats bad. SO.. hopefully we win and then loose to some other teams so that the OC and DC are for sure fired at seasons end.
Tech fan
October 26th, 2009
1:52 pm
Florida needs to go down…too many teams ahead of us..
VADAWG
October 26th, 2009
1:56 pm
My heart says that on any given day anything is possible, including a UGA victory. My head says take the Gators and the points.
Pi$$onaDawg
October 26th, 2009
2:15 pm
The 16 points are to try to get people to put money UGA that is it. Vegas knows nobody thinks UGA can win. So, Vegas had to make the line something people will bite on. I think UGA has a shot. A slim one be it, but they strap it on just like the Gators and are rested.
augustadawg
October 26th, 2009
2:22 pm
My heart too says we should have a chance this year with the off date and they way UF has been playing. The head says that our defense is a great cure for many other teams offensive struggles and our offense is so unimaginative that we probably will not do much against a top 5 defense. 16 points is probably about right. Lets hope for a miracle because that is what it will take to win.
Exley DAWG
October 26th, 2009
2:31 pm
The stars have aligned my friends!!!!!! Stay thirsty. Dawgs win!!!!
Grandad
October 26th, 2009
2:33 pm
You must 1st *believe* you can win before you can make it happen. Come on BULLDAWG NATION…you know the players heard all the negativity leading up to Vandy. Now let’s show them some positivity. “BELIEVE”
bugsquacher
October 26th, 2009
2:34 pm
Come on Dawgs! GATA. Focus, you have the talent. Lets show them the 11 best on the field! FOCUS!
Old School Gator
October 26th, 2009
2:36 pm
Hey Grand Dad, That’s like wishining in one hand and S*/ting in the other. Not gonna happen. Either your a Gator or a Hater.
Greg
October 26th, 2009
2:52 pm
Hire Kirby Smart
Mutts R Stupid
October 26th, 2009
2:55 pm
It would help Techs chances of making the BCS championship game if UGAY could manage to beat Florida, and if Florida would then beat Alabama. Otherwise, tohellwithgeorgia.
Grandad
October 26th, 2009
2:56 pm
Old School Gator: Obviously, an honor grad @ the U of F. Majored in Spelling and Language Arts I see.
jake
October 26th, 2009
3:03 pm
Where is Johnny Griffith and his staff when you really need them.
jake
October 26th, 2009
3:03 pm
That is——if you are old enough to remember
Bryan G.
October 26th, 2009
3:04 pm
During World War II, the British cracked the German radio codes and discovered of an attack coming on a British city. Instead of warning everyone, telling them to evacuate, and tipping the Nazis off to it, the Brits allowed the city to be lost so that they could continue to use the German codes.
I use this analogy to say this: should UGA win Saturday, I worry that we are going to win a battle and lose a war. I’m talking to you, CWM.
Remember when we won the SEC in basketball in 2008? All it did was delay the inevitable another year. I so badly want to win Saturday…but I am worried that if we do, it may delay the inevitable.
Will
October 26th, 2009
3:07 pm
Sweet Willie made Steve Garcia look like Montana, then he made Compton look like Elway. I know Tebow feels lousy but he must be licking his chops to play against the soft cover-2 look that Willie loves.
By the way, From the quotes I have been reading none of the players seemed concerned about making sure they watched the UF/MSU game Saturday. I read where some went to the Bama game,some went to the Texas game and some went out with friends. Well I stayed home and scouted UF. Oh wait that doesn’t help…I’m not scheduled to play or coach Saturday.
ps…. Sweet Willie, I hope this is your final Border Brawl as our DC. You too Coach Fab.
redeployed dawg
October 26th, 2009
3:10 pm
I think Tebow came back too early. I am not sure he is 100%. I have a couple friends that are FL fans and they are all worried about this game. The good news for us is that there is absolutely nothing to lose (except maybe a Defensive Coordinator if they hang 50 on us again).
Grandad
October 26th, 2009
3:11 pm
Bryan G.: Please tell me you are not comparing CMR to CDF. Clarify ?
Mayor Bubba
October 26th, 2009
3:13 pm
Remember the 1966 game with Spurrier as the Heisman winner…..a lesson in what can happen when you play with hearts of lion’s and GATA. Both teams have been very lucky this year and UF’s been the luckiest….so far.
Bryan G.
October 26th, 2009
3:14 pm
Grandad:
No, I am comparing Willie Martinez to Dennis Felton. Sorry if that wasn’t clear.
jake
October 26th, 2009
3:17 pm
Write this down-Dawgs win 31-23
Georgia is next
October 26th, 2009
3:19 pm
All Florida needs is at least 21 points and then they will get the W. Dawgs couldn’t score 20 last year and they sure are not going to score 20 this year. Considering how poor the UGA defense is 21 should not be a problem.
Party at Joe Cox's for the SEC Title Game
October 26th, 2009
3:23 pm
31-23? Yeah right, dress Stafford and Moreno and the Dawgs still won’t score 31 points against the Gator D. No way the Gator D gives up 4 times it’s average points with a piss poor quarterback and little offense except Green. Keep dreaming.
Tebow is a team player, Stafford is not
October 26th, 2009
3:26 pm
16 Points? The Dawgs will be lucky to score 16 points. 2008 – 49-10
guyanadawg
October 26th, 2009
3:27 pm
There’s always next year…
jake
October 26th, 2009
3:29 pm
A.J. will have 223 yds. in completions agst. Gators porous pass D.
Dawg Man
October 26th, 2009
3:30 pm
FL will get extra help from the refs, just as they have for the past 2 games.
Iceman
October 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
We’re bad, Florida’s D is lights out, and the refs have been favoring the SEC’s golden boy all year.
In any game, there’s always a chance…but I don’t think there is here. The lizards have been struggling, as in squeaking by LSU and Ark, and Tebow is nowhere close to 100%…but their D is excellent, and the refs will continue to cut em some breaks.
Ugh.
redeployed dawg
October 26th, 2009
3:35 pm
Careful Dawg Man; you might get reprimanded by the SEC.
Joey
October 26th, 2009
3:44 pm
Let’s see, UF is 14-4 vs UGA after a bye week, UGA under Richt is 11-3, and 1-0 vs UF after a bye week, and he “thinks too much is made of it? Hmmmm. Sounds like the coach is trying to kill any sense of hope we Dawg fans may have about the game right here and now….
Ugaproblem
October 26th, 2009
3:47 pm
Gators can be beat. Go Dawgs!! Poor WM he does not have a clue. MR is at fault for letting him stay. Expect more of these shaky seasons to come. MR has to hire a better staff. Hire a RB coach to help develope the young players. Hire a DC that has a clue.
Willie Martinez
October 26th, 2009
3:52 pm
Let’s be nice
October 26th, 2009
1:08 pm
You said it perfectly!
I heard the fish are biting again. I have nothing better to do on Saturday. I may stop off at my friends bar and shoot some pool. What are you guys doing Saturday?
Willie Martinez
October 26th, 2009
3:55 pm
Oh the spread of 16.5 points! Why is everyone keep giving WM so much credit. The gators will put up at least 56. Sorry but I am not watching anymore dawgs games.
Joey
October 26th, 2009
3:57 pm
Richt spilled the beans today – Willie “isn’t going anywhere”!!! DC for life!!! Bet Willie didn’t know it 20 something years ago he had won the lottery just by rooming with Mark Richt. $300,000 plus forever…..
Oh, and Will, you forgot Ark’s Mallett and his 400 yds and 5 TDs against that brilliant Willie scheme!!!
collegeballfan
October 26th, 2009
4:00 pm
I believe UGA will win this game & the remaining games on their schedule.
Re Martinez. It is the players not the coaching. Poor recruiting.
Joey
October 26th, 2009
4:07 pm
Chipperdawg (1:08), where have you been? Richt’s own words: “Last week was spent in the weight-room. We’ll start on Florida Sunday.”
Cobb Dawg
October 26th, 2009
4:08 pm
Based on the play and stats that I’ve seen this season, GA doesn’t stand a very good chance of scoring, much less winning against UF. GA is very one-dimensional and UF can key on the passing game, while their speed will shut down any chance of a running game. GA’s defense couldn’t stop even lowly UT, so they’re surely not going to even slow down the best offensive player in the nation. I know that anything can happen in college football, and this series used to be testimony to that. But that was a different era when GA played physically on both sides of the ball. I’m afraid this might be a 44-0 or 50-3 game. I hope I’m wrong but I think it’ll be ugly.
To He** with GT
October 26th, 2009
4:11 pm
To all the Techies reading this blog, I cannot wait to ruin your national title hopes. You are not due for a win for another 8 years like last time.
Paul Johnson wears a Snuggie
October 26th, 2009
4:24 pm
GA’s pathetic predictable offense will not have 50 yards against the Gator D on Saturday. Tebow will score at will with our terrible defense. The week off is just prolonging a loss another week. I am a realistic GA fan, and we have no shot based on what I have seen from this team so far this year.
if a bullfrog had wings
October 26th, 2009
4:26 pm
I will say it everyday this week, thank goodness Steve Spurrier is not the Florida coach folks, because it’s going to get ugly!
Grandad
October 26th, 2009
4:27 pm
Bryan G.: Thanks. Coach Felton…great guy, but I must agree with your logic.
biggest dawg fan in fla
October 26th, 2009
4:40 pm
i agree with jake. UGA upsets the mighty lizards. i believe in the team we have.
GaGator
October 26th, 2009
4:51 pm
jake
October 26th, 2009
3:29 pm
A.J. will have 223 yds. in completions agst. Gators porous pass D.
Jake,
You’re an idiot; the Gators are the # 2 pass defense in the country, the # 2 scoring defense and the # 1 total defensive team. Check your facts, go to NCAA. Com/stats. (btw, you are hoping AJ gets receptions, not completions, unless of course Bobo switched him to Qb during your off week)
Independent Thinker
October 26th, 2009
5:14 pm
Jake: what are you smoking? You should start selling it!
collegeballfan: Poor recruiting? What happened to all these 4 and 5 star recruits and highly touted classes Richt supposedly brought in?
GT coeds are dawgs
October 26th, 2009
5:22 pm
less jus hope urban has forgotten the celebration penalty…
Mike
October 26th, 2009
5:25 pm
Sicemdawgs.com wrote a history of the Georgia-Florida “off week” last week. Here is the link:
http://www.sicemdawgs.com/2009/10/georgia-florida-and-the-off-week/
Douglas
October 26th, 2009
5:26 pm
I hate to say it….but some times things have to get worse before they get better. The positive side of UGA continuing to lose: some coaches will have to go!
Buckhead Bulldog
October 26th, 2009
5:30 pm
Real good focus Dogs on the off week….playing your x-box, going to other games around the SE, hanging out in DT Athens…..real good focus.
This is going to be a nightmare of a game with little Mikey calling plays aginst that #1 Gator D (4 TDs given up this year boys, 4 f o u r 4).
I refuse to EVEN comment about Free Willie’s “game plan” for the Gators…..Loren! Whaddya got.
Sorry for being a pessimistic Dooley but the facts are the facts.
Sanford Drive
October 26th, 2009
5:37 pm
Buckhead Bulldog,
Completely agree.
I follow some of the players on twitter. All they do is eat, play X Box, and go to the Athens Mall.
It’s going to be ugly.
Realist Dawg Fan
October 26th, 2009
6:00 pm
Georgia always talks about tradition… What tradition? One national Championship in 30 years is not something to brag about! Especially; with the likes of top powers like Southern Cal and Florida in the hunt year in and year out for the National Championship. Not to mention that every Top Recruit across the nation dreams of playing for Southern Cal and Florida. Georgia needs to Step Up to the plate and take action to regain National Prominence and stop thinking that Georgia is the God of Football schools. For Crying out load… We need a make over from top to bottom to change our thinking and create a better outcome for Georgia’s football program…. New Coaches and Administrators, New atmosphere i.e. new updated logo, uniforms, marketing so forth, Recruit more nationally from the West coast; Midwest not just predominately the east coast. Forget trying to hire within or former players… Get a Fresh Start …. Its time to make Georgia Great!!!
Dennis G. Berdanis
October 26th, 2009
6:06 pm
16 point underdogs. Figure the refs are worth 10 points of that, since they’re determined to get a UF/UA championship game.
dbc
October 26th, 2009
6:21 pm
I wish I could be optimistic, but I’m not. These Dawgs have a slew of problems that aren’t gonna be fixed simply by having a weekend off. The problem remains coaching and their ability to put the players in a position to have success. It seems like UGA does more to help other teams versus their own players. The safeties play so deep, it’s like playing 11 men with nine. Dawg defenders allow receivers a free release and let opposing quarterbacks make easy conversions. Mediocre QB’s have career days against the Dawgs (i.e. Garcia, Mallet and Crompton.) The predictability of this team makes it easy for other teams to exploit the many UGA weaknesses. I really hope I’m wrong and the Dawgs finally put it all together. But I would be very surprised if it happens. This team needs a serious infusion of ass kicking coaches. And CMR, please don’t demote Willie and make him secondary coach…he needs to go…period.
Monty
October 26th, 2009
6:22 pm
The bye week does matter. In 2004 the Dawgs won and neither team had a bye before the game. In 2007 the Dawgs won. They had a bye week and Florida did not. All the other years Florida had a bye week before the game and the Dawgs played the week before the game. There is no doubt that the players and coaching staff are burned out after playing 7 straight games without a week off then having to play a good team like Florida who just had two weeks to rest and get ready. Florida is playing like a tired and beat up team right now and that was the excuse they used two years ago when the Dawgs won. They will be using it again after this years game. They should go long to A.J. Green early and often. Spread the offense and put Thomas Carlton in the backfield. Need somebody fast back there that can hit some holes. It is always fun to be at the Jacksonville Landing after a Bulldog victory. That has not happened enough over the last 16 years it will happen this year. See Y’all down there.
Go Dawgs!
Gators eat boogers
October 26th, 2009
6:26 pm
COME ON DAWGS, HUNKER DOWN AND HIT THAT CHEESE BALL HEBLOW IN THE MOUTH!!! HE WILL NOT RESPOND IF YOU POP HIM A COUPLE TIMES!!! GATA AND KICK SOME A$$$$$!!!
gators81
October 26th, 2009
6:27 pm
finally…beatdown week has arrived…heading for the landing…see you mutts there. remember to tip your bartender, and no vomiting in the sink!
Gators eat boogers
October 26th, 2009
6:30 pm
ANY PLAYER OR FRIEND OF A PLAYER READING THIS: PLEASE REMEMBER OSCAR MEYER CALLING TIMEOUTS AND SMIRKING ON THE SIDELINE AT THE END OF THE GAME LAST YEAR. ALSO TEBOW CHOMPING TO THE CROWD. HAVE SOME PRIDE AND BEAT THAT CHEESY BUTT!!!!!
Rather be a dead Dawg than a gator
October 26th, 2009
6:31 pm
gators81,
Everyone knows Dawgs tip better than Gators. Also check the dress code before entering with jorts!
gators81
October 26th, 2009
6:46 pm
i just bought 2 more pair of jorts..love the way they feel…my jorts will look better than your red and black wife beater!
Gator Bob
October 26th, 2009
6:55 pm
This game is going to get ugly!
Really thought UGA was going to dominate – escpecially after 2005 – what the heck has happened to your team? This program is sliding – 2009 is merely providing clarity as Stafford and Moreno are not their to cover up the issues.
Here is what is going to happen:
Offense
– UGA will attempt to establish the run by coming out passing.
(this is really the best thing for UGA as if they attempt to run first – they will find themselves 3 and out and in predictable passing situations)
– Defense – UGA gas got to contain the DIVE play first – then focus on the ends.
FLORIDA
Offense – Establish the ground game – and the game is over.
Defense – contain Green and the run game – game is over.
Prediction – IF UGA can move the ball early by passing – will open up some running plays – UGA can hang in there.
If Florida stops UGA early – and scores early by pounding and a few throws to keep DB’s and LB’s honest – this game will be over quickly -and it could get out of hand…..like last year.
GATORS ROLL 42 – 9
Rather be a dead Dawg than a gator
October 26th, 2009
7:03 pm
I’ve never seen a red and black wife beater. Has anybody EVER seen a red and black wife beater? I bet it would look pretty sharp, though we would probably have to call it a GATOR BEATER!!
Gator Bob,
good luck with all those SHUT downs for the game to be all over…games are played on the field , not by cheese ball fans proclaiming greatness on blogs. BTW, why the change from 30-9?
Monty
October 26th, 2009
7:44 pm
If the refs show up wearing Jorts and blue/orange striped Jersey’s I’m leaving the game before kick-off and heading for Hooters at the Landing!!! Let me get back to crying in my beer. I just read that ole Willie is not leaving. Not on his own terms anyways! Hopefully!
Go Dawgs!
Dawgmaster
October 26th, 2009
8:01 pm
Win or lose, we must all admit that the Georgia-Florida game in Jacksonville is by far and away the very best atmosphere for a football game (and a party for that matter) on the planet. Nothing else even comes close. However, I am really ready for this game to be more competitive on an annual basis as I am sure even the Gators wish. Enjoy it while you can. The Gators will be #1 for five more days!
Dawgproud
October 26th, 2009
8:28 pm
I think people will be surprised on saturday…GO DAWGS!!!!!
Georgia Tech
October 26th, 2009
8:30 pm
georgia wins by 1 16 to 17
Gators BETTER drop past us when yall DO win…Dang it
UGA Alumni
October 26th, 2009
8:34 pm
Funny. I just stumbles across a conversation I had with a buddy about the ‘08 GA vs Fla game. It echos the same issues we are having on D, this year = CWM has not made progress and must go…Here were my comments about our D from the note….
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Our D has me a little concerned, especially with the fact that Florida can score quick. We have to control the clock on O and try and keep Tebow and company off the field. We simply cannot make the defensive mistakes against FLorida that we made against LSU. Must tackle better, must get constant, quick pressure with our front 4, can’t have mental lapses with our defensive passing schemes. We appear to do better against teams that try to run the corner and not up the gut. Florida is that kind of team, so hopefully that works to our advantage.
**********************************
Ouch!!!
DawgNation
October 26th, 2009
8:36 pm
Georgia Tech,
It won’t happen since the ESPN lord and masters of all college football will not allow their favorite child to stray to far from their projected match ups in Jan. I do find it very humorous that Tech fans are pulling for Georgia in this one. It is nice to come in her without the normal hate being spewed. I know things will return to normal after Saturday though building up to Nov. You guys get ready for Duke and Wake.
DawgNation
October 26th, 2009
8:52 pm
here that is…..I can hardly wait for the comments on that goof.
Georgia Tech
October 26th, 2009
9:20 pm
DawgNation,
All I got to say is WHEN FLA looses this weekend we’d better be ahead of them….There was no justice in this thing. None in the LSU FLA game, and none in the FLA arkensas game (although the pigs did it to them selfs more than the reffs)…there is no Justice if we get screwed again this week..
DawgNation
October 26th, 2009
9:23 pm
Well my friend welcome to our world. It happened to us last year as well. After starting #1 all we did was drop in the ranking for WINNING!!!
real
October 26th, 2009
10:16 pm
Monty’s post made me laugh out loud
Whatever
October 26th, 2009
10:17 pm
It really wouldn’t surprise me if UGA beat FLA. -coming from a tech fan
Luke
October 26th, 2009
10:20 pm
Think about it like this:
Martinez trying to stop Florida
Bobo trying to score against Florida
Richt hoping the SEC doesn’t allow Meyer 4 timouts in the fourth quarter.
Bryan Evans playing = lol
Whatever
October 26th, 2009
10:25 pm
Good one Luke. haha.
Do you wear jorts?
October 26th, 2009
11:13 pm
I hate to say it but my Dawgs don’t have a chance with the legend CWM dialing up the defensive schemes on defense. Wait, Tennessee just ran another naked bootleg. Fire Willie CMR or it will be your head soon!
Whatever
October 26th, 2009
11:37 pm
It would be funny if you whining UGA fans fired Mark Richt and then he went to FSU or THE U and one a National Championship….Just a thought.
Flatsdawg1
October 27th, 2009
12:26 am
Ok so if i can drink enough ,which i can,the hangover will overshadow the loss. I hate to think like this but maybe CWM will be closer to the chopping block after this one. If Cwm would start putting the secondary in position, i/e man to man ,to make plays , hey maybe they can make one or two on tebows bobble- headed passes of late. Then we can have a chance with a decently called bobo effort.If , not I could be at the landing hitting on chicks with short jorts by halfftime. Go Dawgs!
murfdawg
October 27th, 2009
12:39 am
GT did beat ND in 1980 to help us move to #1. Maybe we can help them this year. We don’t seem to be able to help ourselves.
firemarkricht.net
October 27th, 2009
12:39 am
At 12:58 PM, 1:02, and 1:04 PM: ‘Change is coming’ and ‘Baton Rouge Dawg’, I never heard back. Are you’re trying to figure out your new noms de plume? Try ‘Changed my allegiance’ and ‘Baton Rouge Richt’. If you love Richt more than UGA, that’s cool. Just come out and say it.
Heath
October 27th, 2009
1:53 am
The SEC is never going to allow UF or UA to lose this year and spoil their ranked #1 vs #2 championship game. If your team plays them the rest of the year, may as well forget it. They aren’t going to be allowed to lose until they play each other.
this is bs
October 27th, 2009
2:12 am
You heard it here first…Gators will wreak havoc on our defense and Willie will still be coaching defense next year…unfortunately at UGA
macrotech
October 27th, 2009
2:30 am
The UGA defense needs to get their “blood lust” attitude back! If they can pop a couple of UF players in the mouth, then they might set a tone for the game that COULD parlay this game into a victory! Of course, Bobo is going to have to get a little more creative with his play calling…the tools are there…just have to get the hammer out and use it! Good luck!!!
god and greyhound
October 27th, 2009
5:15 am
Amazing what a week of not seeing the mutts stumble around the field can do for their faithful. They think they’re going to win the national championship again!
Florida 77 uog 3
Book your reservations for SHREVEPORT now!!!!!!!!!!!!!
reebok
October 27th, 2009
7:55 am
Tech fan here. Georgia has a good shot at winning this game…the bye week will help, and Tebow has not been the same player since that shot to the head. Good luck, Doggies…See you on The Flats in November!
Call it Like It Is
October 27th, 2009
7:57 am
Bye week will not help.
Gators roll big again in this one.
Enough Said!
Willie Martinez
October 27th, 2009
8:08 am
UGA has a good shot at winning this game if the entire gator team comes down with the swine flu!
Ugaproblem
October 27th, 2009
8:13 am
Gators coaches have their players ready for this game. Uga coaches don’t have a clue. Let’s try an onside kick to start the game. OMG. Just play football. Win or Lose. Good luck Dawgs.
Ugaproblem
October 27th, 2009
8:16 am
Willie Martinez will never be successful with that weak defense he runs. Defense wins ball games. Look at florida, lsu, Alabama, etc.
mightyKC
October 27th, 2009
8:25 am
i heard coach richt is taking the boys on a slip and slide this week!
Billy Ray Valentine
October 27th, 2009
8:33 am
The Dawgs DB’s look like they’re on a slip and slide sometimes during coverage.
Topp Dogg
October 27th, 2009
8:51 am
Seems like UGA always goes into this game beaten before the kickoff , like a bunch of pussies wanting to run away.This time i hope we play like we have nothing to lose.I dont however want this game to save our pitiful coaching staff if we were to win.Dawgs go to the bank ,get a loan, and buy some balls if you have too.
Pago Flyer
October 27th, 2009
8:58 am
Half-time in JAX…FL 35 UGA 9
jeffdawg
October 27th, 2009
9:02 am
go gata…
KingGator
October 27th, 2009
9:15 am
I hear Ray Goff is available…
shards1967
October 27th, 2009
9:18 am
Tebow and his tight end Gonzalez will hook up time and time gain on Saturday and it will sustain Florida drives or end up as Gator TDs. Tebow will make UGA look like third graders. Evans and Reshad Jones will be discussing coverage breakdowns time and time again in this game. Ugly it will be folks. Just like the other ugly UGA losses this year and last year. The beat goes on.
Until UGA hires a new coach and a NEW STAFF with a NEW ATTITUDE ………….UGA will continue this ugly slide. When my wife says that UGA is “not like they were even 4 years ago”, we know that we are in trouble. She knows nothing about football. She is a UGA grad, too.
Florida defeats UGA and KY will be a toss up and Auburn and then Tech will defeat UGA. By the Tech game, UGA will be so down trodden in their beat down attitude, tech will win by 24. This season is rapidly winding down and hopefully, it will lead to change. This is not rocket science gang.
Richt has shown what he can do over 8 or 9 years and that is to NOT BEAT Florida with any regularity. Now? UT and Auburn and Tech and others have passed him by. Is this what UGA fans want to pay $$ for???
Not I.
UGA, class of 71,73
North FLA Falcon
October 27th, 2009
9:20 am
If UGA can pound the ball, control the clock and get a few drives going they can survive. Cox should throw screens or short passes, play it safe. No more than maybe 1 pick. On “D”, stack the box and force Tebow to throw. He throws ducks! His receivers have good hands but they are slow. Avoid big plays on special teams. A big Vegas line often means a close game, how much was UF favored by vs. the Vols or vs. Arkansas. GO DAWGS
TUCK FEBOW
October 27th, 2009
9:32 am
Heck yeah the bye week matters! We are nice and fresh and it came right when we needed it! I predict that Rennie Curran gives Tebow his second concussion of the year. I am not saying that I want that to happen but, I think it might. I think CWM is awful and he needs to be gone, asap, but i think the DAWGS might bring something this weekend and give the gaytors a tough time. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEAT FLORIDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bulldawgy
October 27th, 2009
10:06 am
Stats of the past mean absolutely nothing. They are from different teams, players, and coaches. Every game is its own game – period. Throw out all of the previous games even this year. It all comes down to talent, execution, passion, and relentless effort for a full 60-minutes. Don’t believe for one minute that both sides are not going to bring their best game. Don’t worry, more stats will be talked about during the game and more will be made during it. At the end, there will be a score on the board and that is the ONLY thing that matters.
GATOR4LIFE
October 27th, 2009
10:11 am
How many bye-weeks have the Bulldog faithful had over the past 18 years? I agree with Bulldawgy, stats don’t mean anything. Gators will win (I don’t care how ugly or beautiful) and the Dawg nation will continue wondering why they are still a middle of the road SEC team under the current regime.
coach smith
October 27th, 2009
10:42 am
The mental aspect of this game is completely in UGA’s favor
-A week off
-16 point dog
-Everyone discounting the Dawgs and trying to figure out how many points UF is going to win by
-A Dawg’s win could change EVERYTHING around
this game feels very much like the 2007 game…..It could have the same result!
coach smith
October 27th, 2009
10:45 am
GATOR4LIFE
UGA has way more total wins and the SAME amount of SEC Titles (and played for one more) as Florida over the past 9 years
So explain to me exactly how UGA is a middle of the road SEC team?
Ferndolin
October 27th, 2009
10:50 am
How does FL get scheduled for a bye so often before playing GA? Coincidence? I think not.
Lets be honest
October 27th, 2009
10:51 am
I hope to see payback from 2002. Hope…
Ferndolin
October 27th, 2009
10:54 am
The scheduling has gotten weird. This year is particularly weird, and difficult. How far in the future are schedules made?
WHY DO MUTTS BARK?CAUSE BEES STING
October 27th, 2009
11:38 am
CAN U SAY 4-4 MUTTS? I LOVE THIS KARMA,TECH GOING 2 THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME,THE MUTTS R GOING 2 B N ATHENS CRYING FIRE MARK RICHT BOBO AND WILLIE,WATCH A REAL MAN OF FIRE LIKE PAUL JOHNSON,TAKE TECH TO THE BCS TITLE GAME B 4 ST MARK,WITH JUST 2 AND 3 STAR PLAYERS,HOW R THOSE 4 AND 5 STAR PLAYERS DOING OVER AT UGAY?
P.S. FLORIDA IS GOING TO PUT UP 60 PLUS POINTS THIS WEEKEND, THE MUTTS FINAL SEASON RECORD WILL B 5-7 AND U CAN TAKE THAT 2 THE BANK! GO BUMBLE BEES AND GO GATORS!
Richie
October 27th, 2009
11:40 am
Have some fun,Play hard,Enjoy!!!!!!
Dale
October 27th, 2009
11:44 am
The AP article after the GA/FL game will begin with “Tebow was frustrated recently with criticism about the Florida offense. He responded with record numbers…”
fire the ga coaches
October 27th, 2009
12:09 pm
i hope florida puts 60 on ga this whole staff is a joke bobo was a sorry quareterback and worsr at calling plays wille could not stop a high school team and if no changes are made the ad should be fired also please mr adams make some changes send mark to florida state
Judge Dawg
October 27th, 2009
12:18 pm
It will take 28 points at least to win. It has in the last past wins. We will do well to score 10. We have too many problems to fix in a bye week.
ratherBgambling
October 27th, 2009
12:24 pm
Gators big over the mutts……………book it
Dale
October 27th, 2009
12:43 pm
ratherB, that’s a pretty bold pick, you’re really going out on a limb. You really think the #1 Gators can beat the team that TN shut down and J Cromton picked apart? Wow. You’re going to make a fortune with such inside information.
Atlanta Gator
October 27th, 2009
12:46 pm
Of course the bye week matters. Georgia will have two weeks to prepare for a known opponent, and Florida will only have one. Yes, that’s advantage, all things being equal. Will it make a difference in the outcome of the game? That remains to be seen, doesn’t it?
BG
October 27th, 2009
12:46 pm
Well, I am just glad that this is Tebows last year. I am so sick of hearing his name.
Joe Hamilton
October 27th, 2009
12:50 pm
Hopefully Al Ford will be in the replay booth for the game to help spur the gators on to victory.
Dawg Fud
October 27th, 2009
12:59 pm
Gators favored by a whopping 16? No, the whopping will be the 30 points they beat us by.
I love the Dawgs but we are clearly outmatched. This is the game that seals Martinez’s fate.
Dawg Fud
October 27th, 2009
1:01 pm
Atlanta Gator, please have mercy on us.
Dawg Fud
October 27th, 2009
1:04 pm
Cause Bees Sting…really? I mean really?
Look up “degenerate” in the dictionary. You will find your picture.
Question 4 Richt Haters
October 27th, 2009
1:05 pm
Who exactly would you suggest we go out and hire if we got rid of Richt?
While we have issues w/the DC and OC, I think Richt has earned ONE bad season, and it’s still in question how this season will end. His first season he won 8 games, he hasn’t had fewer than 9 wins since, had 2 top 5 finishes, 2 SEC titles and a 3rd trip.
You can not measure a coach by National Championships! There is too much LUCK involved in getting there.
In 2006, FL needed 3-4 teams to lose over the last two weeks and a blocked FG from a player that otherwise shouldn’t have even been in the game.
Richt knows there are staff changes that need to made, you don’t do them in the middle of the season though.
Let’s wait and see:
1. How the rest of this season plays out, I think Richt has deserved at least that much.
2. Let’s see what offseason moves are made.
It’s FAR TOO EARLY to call for the man’s head. I think perception vs realilty gets the best of us all sometimes.
GO DAWGS!
gatorman
October 27th, 2009
1:11 pm
Please don’t fire Mark Richt, we Gators love him!! Hmmmmmmmmm, maybe if Georgia fires him, FSU will hire him. Go Gators!!
Dawg Fud
October 27th, 2009
1:17 pm
jake
October 26th, 2009
3:17 pm
Write this down-Dawgs win 31-23
Okay, Jake. I have written it down. Now what I am supposed to do — wipe my butt with it?
Get real, dude.
Atlanta Gator
October 27th, 2009
1:32 pm
Dawg Fud—-As always, I will simply be satisfied with a win the Florida-Georgia game. Margin does not matter in rivalry games; only the win matters.
jack bull
October 27th, 2009
1:48 pm
slick willie will make tebow the absolute favorite to win the heisman after this week..mark my words.. heck, he’ll even make nesbitt a contender…
RMP
October 27th, 2009
5:08 pm
This has nothing to do with Willie Martinez, Mike Bobo, or Mark Richt. Georgia has lost 16 out of the last 20 against Florida. Make that 17 out of 21 on Saturday. How do you explain the 15 straight losses before Richt arrived? Reverse the current Georgia and Florida coaches on Saturday and you will have the same result. Florida players are better than Georgia players. You people buy into that “Rival 4 and 5 Star” nonsense every year – and the results don’t change.
same ole same ole
October 27th, 2009
6:13 pm
Taking a look at Florida’s schedule, how would anyone know if they are really good or not? Troy, Charleston Southern, barely beat Arkansas at home and a Tn team ran by a first year coach no impressive numbers to speak of, UGA should beat this team but I would not consider this some major upset they have this country deceived this year.
same ole same ole
October 27th, 2009
6:15 pm
If you guys do not beat them, USC just might
Sautee Dawg
October 27th, 2009
6:16 pm
RMP
Right on a couple of things there, I’d much rather have a 2 star player that’s been prepared to play as to have a 4 or 5 star player that’s not. Too much made of that Rivals and Scout.
Football is the same now as it was 100 years ago, the team that tackles the best wins on defense, the team that blocks the best wins on offense. Until these fundamentals are taught by our coaches and carried out on the field by our players we will continue to struggle.
77Dawg
October 27th, 2009
7:08 pm
Willy will confuse Tebow with soft in the middle and let wide outs roam free. FU will make a big mistake trying to go deep cause ain’t no Dogs can run that far and fast. Those Gatos will stumble head first cause no one to trip them. Miss Erk and the Junk yard dogs we got no name nor star but we play hard till our balls fall off. Miss Dooley funky moves at the side line too. Holy shti! I miss GA game of old. What we do wrong my Lord? Please take away those damn coaches.
Browndog
October 27th, 2009
8:50 pm
Good teams overcome. The refs did not block two field goal attempts last weekend in the Bama game. UGA could not stop LSU and Ark had their chances. The refs may miss several calls but good teams overcome. UF should have the respect of everyone. Untill someone knocks them off they are the best, no question about it. UGA has to play lights out from the opening kickoff and it still may not be enough, but they control their own destiny. UF will beat UGA like a drum if they have the chance. It is up to the players to keep that from happening. UF should cover the spread but they haven’t for the last few weeks so anything can happen. UGA is playing for respect as no one gives them a chance to win. I’ll keep supporting the Bulldogs and hope that things improve.
Lee
October 27th, 2009
9:43 pm
Eureka!! I’ve figured out Joe Cox’s problem.
For the past four years, all he has done is scrimmage against a soft Willie Martinez defense. That’s why he never follows his progressions to the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th receiver – he’s never had to. He’s used to seeing the D-back playing off 10 yards.
Come to think of it, that might explain some of Bobo’s play calling as well…..
CRAZYTRADEMAN
October 27th, 2009
9:56 pm
Where is L-Dawg the UGA version of Saint Simons
jason
October 27th, 2009
10:06 pm
Look on the brightside. CWM’s D won’t hurt as much with the soft Cover 2, when you add the fact that UF has no down field passing attack to speak of. On the other hand the TE will probably have 200 yds. recieving.
I see the topic of Fire CMR has returned. When you talk of replacing both the OC and DC, you might as well replace the HC. How do people not get that?
jason
October 27th, 2009
10:09 pm
Here’s an idea. Charles and White TE post to the middle of the field. UF plays their Safeties deeper than anyone to keep from giving up the big play. There has to be 10-15 yrd. routes in the middle of the field to the TE. Also take some shots deep with Green and King. Even if the are not successful, it will keep the safeties back and the middle open for the TE.
LincolnHusker
October 27th, 2009
10:54 pm
I wish the Geogia Bulldogs much luck on Saturday, but the odds are created by looking at Florida’s Defense. They are number one in the country on Defense and that is remarkable, given the level of talent in the SEC. Defense wins championships, not offense. Fans love offense, but its ball control that will win it all for any team.
Mark Richt is a good man and a super coach, but then again so is Urban Meyer. Meyer has created a dynasty in Florida that will remain for several years. We are trying to get our dynasty back in Lincoln, but it seems we will have much more work to do.
My advice is to savor the game, win or lose on Saturday. You are watching a lengend in Spikes/Tebow, much like our heydays of the 90’s.
Florida 17- Georgia 6.
Gary S.
October 27th, 2009
11:13 pm
Florida wins with special teams and defense. We need to figure out how to play defense. With all the speedsters on the Georgia team, why does Logan Gray return punts? Are the dawgs conservative or what? Playing not to lose. Why can’t we run the ball? Seems like the running backs fall down when someone touches them.
FranktheFalcon
October 28th, 2009
3:47 am
Dear WeirdWillie,
My dog T-Bone normally watches the Dawgs on TV with me, but lately when we are on defense he crawls under the bed and puts his paws over both eyes. I beg him to come out, and I tell him it will get better, but I can tell that he doesn’t believe me. Coach, I am worried about T-Bone going into a deep depression like I have. Can you call T-Bone and give him some encouragement? It would mean a lot to the both of us. Please help if you can!
HappyDawg
October 28th, 2009
7:38 am
Frank the Falcon, You give Martinez a week to prepare and watch out. Florida is in for the Martinez MAGIC. He will dial up the defense to a new level. Being the finest DC in the country, Martinez game plan will put the #1 Gators look like Vandy, because no one is better the Martinez
WHY DO MUTTS BARK?CAUSE BEES STING
October 28th, 2009
8:15 am
KARMA 4 THESE ATHENS,GA COWARD MUTT TURNCOAT FANS,PLEASE LEAVE MARK RICHT,5-7 END OF YEAR RECORD 4 THE MUTTS! HOW R THOSE 4 AND 5 STAR ATHLETES OVER AT UGAY DOING? NOT SO GREAT U MUTTS R 4-3 BUT WILL BE 4-4 SAT NITE,THANK YOU GOD 4 BRINGING THESE REDNECKS DOWN TO EARTH,GO NERDS AND GO GATORS!
Hank
October 28th, 2009
8:50 am
Hey Bulldogs! Remember the old saw: If and buts were Christmas nuts we would all be fat and happy. Get a life. Go recruit some football players and a new coach.
NC Dawg
October 28th, 2009
8:53 am
love the dawgs +16.
Joe Friday
October 28th, 2009
9:20 am
If it takes photos above lockers to get up for this game, something is wrong. This is Ga/Fla, that should be enough. No more gimmickry of putting photos up as reminders. Just strap up and play your heart out.
Dawg Tired
October 28th, 2009
10:17 am
It ain’t about play calling people! Y’all can blame Bobo if you want, but I respectfully submit if any of us were trying to call plays for an offense with absolutely no running game because the o-line can’t block their own grandmas, we would get the same, if not worse, result (last time I checked, Bobo was not the o-ine coach). It’s about blocking and tackling and if we have not learned how to do those two things any better than we were doing them before the off week, this is going to be really, really ugly. In fact, if we continue to not block and tackle any better, this will potentially be the most embarrassing game we’ve had to suffer through in a long, long time. And that’s saying something!
As for play calling – it ain’t rocket science. Watch Florida on offense. Tebow will run the ball over 20 times out of the shotgun. No imagination needed. They will block and we won’t tackle. Result, they gain yardage. Tebow will roll out and throw it 5 yards downfield to a wide open receiver (we don’t believe in actually covering those people). Tebow will hand the ball to the guy standing behind him or beside him. That guy will run several yards before anybody touches him unless he runs into one of his own men. Again, it ain’t about playcalling.
Our only hope lies in the fact that the Gators have not been blocking and tackling very well either, but they do both somewhat better than we do. In addition, their defense seems to have at least been taught to be in the proper positions. For example, they seem to actually have someone trying to cover the other team’s receivers. Not only can our D not tackle very well, they don’t seem to know where they are supposed to be on most plays (they’re either very dumb or have not been coached a lick – I’m going with the latter).
But not to worry folks, we have assured the recruit down in Florida (all 5′ 7″, 165 pounds of him) that Willie is not going away. So get used to no defense. But we will have that 5′7″ 165 pound DB to get after them next year! Oh, by the way, he will be being told what to do by Willie, whom he likes al lot. Apparently it is a permanent thing. Down right depressing.
dawgfacedboy
October 28th, 2009
10:26 am
With our non existent running game, poor blocking, inconsistent QB play, and a defense that hardly every step up, and lets not forget our sketchy kick coverage, and not to mention our overmatched coaching staff, why is it that I should feel good about Saturday?? I can’t rememeber the last time I didn’t think we had an honest to God chance of winning.
LHardingDawg
October 28th, 2009
10:41 am
Some of you, so called, Dawg fans need to get a clue. If you were in charge, you would probably just call off the game. You people are pathetic and need to get another team to pull for. We might lose the game, but, I can assure you the sun will rise Sunday and the house payment will still be due on the 10th. We have been going to Jacksonville for the last 30 out of 35 years. Right now I am 16 wins and 19 loses. Sunday I may be 17 wins and 19 loses or 16 wins and 20 loses. I’ll still be a season ticket holder, I’ll still go to the Auburn game, and as I said earlier I’ll still have a house payment due on the 10th.
MountainDawg
October 28th, 2009
10:51 am
The Bye/Open week in this series is always (for either team). I believe it will help UGA a tad, but doubt it’ll give them the win. The only way the Dawgs defeat UF is….1) no UGA turnovers, 2) limited missed tackles & blocks, 3) red-zone execution and 4) we force+capitalize on UF turnovers. I think the Dawgs might make it close, but will not be able to step up the inconsistencies on offense & defense. <:-(
MountainDawg
October 28th, 2009
11:00 am
Gary S., Logan Gray runs a 4.4 40 y/d…he’s one of the best athletes on the team!
Sautee Dawg, you’re right on regarding this recruiting services & their overrating of players. Far too many 4-5 star players are primadonnas with a sense of entitlement. Remember, busts like Jasper Sanks & Marquis Elmore were 5 star recruits, whereas David Pollack (best defensive player in UGA history) was a 3 star recruit.
Decatur 4 Life
October 28th, 2009
12:20 pm
What’s up with all the Florida vs Alabama matchups? Is that really the matchup the SEC wants to see. Didn’t we see that last year? I think we did and it wasn’t all that competitive. If you ask me Alabama doesn’t have the team they had last year and they didn’t play Florida that well.
They did what they wanted against Bama and Saban’s D couldn’t slow them down. Mark my words, the two won’t meet this year in the dome. Whether it’s Florida or Bama someone will be watching the SEC championship from home this year
And now this?
October 28th, 2009
1:21 pm
I just read where lineman Vince Vance was arrested and of course CMR says that the arrest will not affect his ability to play on Saturday. Of course it won’t – CMR will use any player at any time if he thinks it is advantages to him. IF this were MTSU they were playing – I bet Richt would have suspended him – I we wonder why GA seems to have a discipline problem?
20 yrs
October 28th, 2009
1:33 pm
I am willing to accept a loss as long as tebow leaves on a stretcher!
For all of you who insist on defending Mark “penalties are fine with me” Richt, get real. We are going in reverse. I am tired of people willing to accept mediocraty. Bama and Florida dont!
LHardingDawg
October 28th, 2009
2:07 pm
Vance was arrested for not having a valid drivers license. He was not smoking crack, robbing a liquor store, rape, fighting, or drinking. I’m not sure this warrents being put under the catagorie of discipline, maybe just being stupid and young. Make him run stairs on an off day.
Ward Blakely
October 28th, 2009
2:12 pm
Well, I don’t know how we’re going to do with the game, but at least as a Florida resident I may now be able to have a UGa tag! Check out story on http://www.ijax.com!
Alabama Jack
October 28th, 2009
2:21 pm
God Bless time Tebow and may he score bunches Saturday.
Fix my email account, ya $40k/year geek!
October 28th, 2009
2:22 pm
Vegas has moved to UF-5.5….guess they are getting a little nervous.
B U L L D O G S win BIG!!!!!
“book it” as the other idiots on here say…probably the same morons who yell out “in the hole” at Augusta national.
William
October 28th, 2009
2:30 pm
To win, GA needs a confluence of several things, none of which we have reason to expect. First, no turnovers. We have more than two, the gig is up. Second, we gotta play shootout football, not a slow, fist fight. Their defense is too good too good and too deep. Score fast and let our defense work. Third, keep it simple and clean. Special teams have been good recently. Fourth, prayers, luck, divine intervention, whatever you petition for the improbable. I’m dog fan, and my bet, albeit a small one, will go with them to win.
GaGator
October 28th, 2009
3:35 pm
The Vegas line is +15.5 points for UGA, not 5.5 Mr. fix it.
ATLCT
October 28th, 2009
4:22 pm
shards1967 wrote “When my wife says that UGA is “not like they were even 4 years ago”, we know that we are in trouble. She knows nothing about football.”
Great Comment! I am sure everyone was dying to know what your wife who knows nothing about football has to say about the matter.
Our team is not that bad…Joe Cox is not great, but Richt knew that when he started Stafford over him for three years. Willie Martinez should be on the hot seat, but he may just be a victim of young player’s mistakes, its hard to tell. We still do have AJ Green, who is proof that we can still recruit superstars, all hope is not lost.
No one has stepped up at RB, but the committee may be the way to go until someone does step up and look like a Knowshon Moreno. We lost our playmakers to the NFL and our two studs from last year are already producing with the big boys. Its gonna be hard to replace them, but we have talent…it just needs to all come together.
Corrine Brown
October 28th, 2009
4:36 pm
Go Gata
Sting 'em Buzz
October 28th, 2009
4:38 pm
The best case scenario for Tech is to have UGA win until COFH and then fall. Otherwise there is no bump for Tech running the table.
I’ll bite the bullet and pull for the boys in red to win on Saturday.
barneyb
October 28th, 2009
5:04 pm
So now Vince Vance gets arrested? So is CMR just gonne “love him” too, since he’s not suspending him for the Florida game? These guys are out of control. No discipline on or off the field, and very poor coaching. Cut the dreadlocks, stop dancing to Soulja Boy, and it’s time to clean house from the top on down! Anything less is like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.
DawgBite
October 28th, 2009
5:07 pm
Some of these Tech fans in here talking about 2 and 3 star players seem to forget that right now Paul Johnson is winning with Chan Gaileys top 10 recruiting class from 2006. What happens when he really does have to play with the 2 and 3 star players that populate his #49 and #52 recruiting classes?
Larry Hayes
October 28th, 2009
5:57 pm
Florida 31 / Georgia 10
Florida would have had 7 more points except for a questionable call.
GaCracker
October 28th, 2009
6:01 pm
Did you see Tebow just give up on trying to tackle the Miss. State back that picked off his pass and returned it for a TD. He didn’t even try to tackle him and quit running after him at about the 28. My respect for him took a huge tumble on one play. He wussed out!!!!
HappyDawg
October 28th, 2009
6:09 pm
MARTINEZ MAGIC……Florida collapses to onslaught of Justin Houston…….Byron Evans picks off 4 Tebow throws…….BOBO “THE GREAT GAME STRATEGIST”……..comes with 15 screen plays 7 to Carlton Thomas who runs wild…….Prince Miller returns punt for TD……..3 Field Goals missed by UF kicker………Tebow stuffed……….Final Score UGA 49 FL 7.
Larry Hayes
October 28th, 2009
6:22 pm
Happy Dawg has been smokeing to much Happy Weed…
Pit Bull
October 28th, 2009
7:05 pm
I want too know if their was an investigation into why Gators had all those Bye weeks. Who made out the schedules. I can’t believe someone with Fla connections wasn’t behind it. Where was UGA officials at during this time. Why weren’t they complaining about it! Now it’s time Ga gets all those Bye weeks back. Has Damon Evans insisted on that? If not, what does he get paid for? What has Adams done about it. Thats why this program is in the shambles it’s in. Wake up, people!
WHY DO MUTTS BARK?CAUSE BEES STING
October 28th, 2009
7:42 pm
IF YOUR BLACK DONT GO PLAY 4 THE MUTTS OR YOU’LL GET LOCKED UP 4 JUST BREATHING!
WHY DO MUTTS BARK?CAUSE BEES STING
October 28th, 2009
7:46 pm
SEE RACIST WHITEBOYS YOU WANT BLACK PLAYERS 2 CUT THEIR HAIR,PLUS ACT LIKE REDNECKS,NOW YOU SEE WHY THE TOP PLAYERS DONT GO TO UGAY
Fix my email account, ya $40k/year geek!
October 28th, 2009
8:01 pm
GaGator – Yep! Missed the 1…..el typo!
Fix my email account, ya $40k/year geek!
October 28th, 2009
8:07 pm
GoGator- In all reality, I think it will UF 38 UGA 10. We get 3 in the first half and the 7 at the end when your 2,3,4 stringers are in. Your DBs are gonna have a field day with Cabbage Patch QBing.
Our D will be worn down because they will be on the field all day due to Bobo’s 3 and out play calling.
Could get uglier but I really don’t want to contemplate it on a Wednesday night. Oy!
Buzzfan
October 28th, 2009
9:36 pm
I’ll be pulling for you guys to defend the honor of the grand old state of Georgia for three reasons: [1] it will enhance our strength of schedule, [2] any defeat of teams ranked above us is helpful, amd [3] I tend to root for the Dawgs to win all their games except except against Tech. There are
Buzzfan
October 28th, 2009
9:45 pm
Ooops. I’m using my daughter’s computer & the above posted too soon. I was saying that few states can boast two football teams with such rich traditions over the past hundred years and records as Georgia. I can think of Alabama, Michigan, Indiana, Texas [a huge state], California [also a huge state], and Florida [only since the 1960's].
GO DAWGS!!
BEAT THE GATORS!!
G8TR
October 28th, 2009
11:51 pm
Forget calculating the effect of bye weeks. One of UGA’s three measly victories over UF since 1990 was against Ron Zook the week after we had just fired him. Maybe you should hope for that scenario again to help give your program an “edge” in the series. Stop whining about refs and celebration calls and complaining about bye weeks and take a timeout. No, wait. We call the timeouts. Dawgs may not leave the field until they’re told it’s time to get off the grass and go back inside….
Not Disappointed!
October 29th, 2009
1:43 am
Okay pups take it to them in Floriduh!
Ramblin Wreck!
Dawg Tired
October 29th, 2009
7:12 am
G8TR – When you get all the calls, one which actually enables you to beat that power house team from Arkansas, it’s pretty easy to tell others to stop whining about refs. How about stop telling others what to do and stay on your own team’s websites? Oh, you don’t have one. Wonder why?
Ga Dawg
October 29th, 2009
2:43 pm
Florida fans seem to forget that we hold the all time series record 47-38-2. UF may have dominated the series since 1990, but the law of averages say that the series will turn back around. On another note, I like all the confidence the Florida fans have, the past three times we have beaten them was when everyone gave us no chance. Plus in the end, I’d rather lose to UF than wear jeanshorts and wifebeaters and win.
I feel one coming on!
October 31st, 2009
10:36 am
It’s saturday mornig and I’m feeling a rumbling in my gut. Better head to the water closet and take a big ole stinkin “Willie Martinez”
King Gator
November 2nd, 2009
11:12 am
This just in, the bye week was not a factor. Gators own Dawgs again!