Curran’s last game between the hedges?
Athens –- Saturday’s game against Kentucky will be the last in Sanford Stadium for 23 seniors on Georgia’s football team. Might it also be the last game between the hedges for junior linebacker Rennie Curran?
“It’s bound to run through my head once or twice,” Curran said Tuesday.
Curran is eligible to enter the 2010 NFL draft, and while he said he hasn’t made a decision on whether to leave school early, he left no doubt that he plans to seriously consider the possibility.
“It’s definitely a tough call,” Curran said. ““I have to sit down with my family. It’s something I have to pray about. . . . I’m just going to try to make the most informed decision and the smart decision.
“Honestly, I’m not leaning any way at all, because I don’t know what’s going to happen.”
A “huge” consideration, he said, is his 14-month-old daughter, Eleana, who lives in Gwinnett County.
“I’m not the normal college student,” Curran said. “Having her and seeing her and not being able to take her out and provide for her, it really weighs down on me, being a father and not being able to spend that time with her because I’m in college. I definitely want to be able to provide for her. She’s my heart. That’s definitely something that I think about in terms of that decision.”
Then, with a bright and proud smile, Curran pulled out his mobile phone and showed off a video taken Monday of him and his daughter.
In the end, Curran’s decision might come down to whether he senses that his draft status –- and earnings potential -– could benefit significantly from a senior season in college.
“That’s another thing that makes the decision even harder, when you think about . . what your weaknesses are and whether those weaknesses can be improved by another year,” Curran said. “Things like my height, I know, are not going to change.”
His height, which Georgia lists at 5-11, is the most common argument against his NFL potential.
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Me
November 17th, 2009
1:52 pm
Look at me…FIRST
Me
November 17th, 2009
1:53 pm
Good luck Rennie. Either way, you’re a great Bulldog!
red hill
November 17th, 2009
1:59 pm
I think he would be making a mistake but I wish him well either way. The NFL doesn’t usually draft undersized LB’s early and his tackling has left something to be desired at times this year. At any rate, his family should be his first priority and I wish him nothing but the best.
Saint Simons
November 17th, 2009
2:05 pm
One more year will definitely improve his draft stock! And, it would be great for UGA (I’m being selfish), bolster our defense!
NCDAWG
November 17th, 2009
2:05 pm
I agree with Red Hill…..Either way I wish him well…..A lot will depend on the other Linebackers in this Draft class. I don’t think he would go in the first rounnd. This year or next year.
Football Ken
November 17th, 2009
2:06 pm
Rennie has to to what’s best for him and his family. With THIS economy, who can blame him? I will miss those big plays from him next year, but from a real UGA fan ,good luck if this is the case.
Bradley G
November 17th, 2009
2:07 pm
red hill is right about his size. Plus, he needs to work on his cover skills a little more as well. He needs another year of seasoning from a real defensive coordinator to increase his draft stock. A mighty fine Bulldog. He is the only underclassman on this defense that could be in consideration for the draft.
Saint Simons
November 17th, 2009
2:08 pm
By the way, I’m a douche 42-45 times a day!
MiltonDawg
November 17th, 2009
2:08 pm
Hope he stays- he would be and is a great mentor to the freshman and the incoming class next year. Wish more players on the D showed his ethics of working hard.
NORRIS
November 17th, 2009
2:10 pm
I thought that he had this great story about how his parents worked so hard to get him into college. It was about how his parents wanted him to have this diploma. Oh well, I guess all that goes out the window when money comes into the picture. But, who wouldnt be swayed by a bunch of money…I dont know maybe Tebow.
I dont know what I would do either. But it is awful impressive when a guy turns down big bucks to finish his committment.
Unfortunately...
November 17th, 2009
2:14 pm
…he is too small for LB in the pros, and I am not sure about his speed for playing strong safety. But, with his family situation it will be in his best interest to go ahead and go pro, with the best scenarion being the Canadian league if he is not drafted by the NFL. There is too much injury risk involved for him to try to play another year in college – and his size ain’t gonna improve!
RxDawg
November 17th, 2009
2:22 pm
Damn good dawg regardless of what happens.
It’s been an honor to cheer for Curran on Saturdays.
hunker down
November 17th, 2009
2:23 pm
Say it ain’t so Tim!
Tech fan
November 17th, 2009
2:24 pm
Just need to find a way to block him On the 28 of Novemeber….
I really hope we work on Georgia This week while Georgia is wroking on Kentucky!!
John
November 17th, 2009
2:26 pm
Another year under Willie Martinez will not improve his draft status, if anything, it would go down. Georgia is losing 3 DL’s, which would make Curran’s job a lot harder next year. Unless Georgia hires a top notch defensive coordinator I can’t see a improvement in Georgia’s defense, therefore Rennie should do what’s best for his family. If MR is selfish enough to allow his friendship with Willie to cloud his judgement, I believe that Rennie should be able to be selfish enough to do what’s best for himself.
GW
November 17th, 2009
2:27 pm
Are you keeping up with the job market for recent college graduates? Curran can’t even afford to pass up a free agent shot as opposed to staying and risking serious injury. He and Reshad Jones are goners.
GT
November 17th, 2009
2:28 pm
COME ON Saint Simons!!! we need to find a way to beat these guys!! your sitting here throwing last years score!! WHO CARES unless we beat them Next Saturday!!
We need to be rooting for Kentucky and hope our Defenes Plays their BEST game!!
stop being a pest..
still a dawg fan
November 17th, 2009
2:28 pm
Rennie would be making a big mistake.Stay in school & get your degree.That’s the best thing you can do for your daughter because you are not NFL material.You are to small,to slow & have no cover skills.That about sums it up.
do the right thang
November 17th, 2009
2:30 pm
unfortunately, have you ever heard of jesse “the hammer” tuggle, sam mills, jonathan vilma, all are and were undersized lb’s in the league. rennies’ work ethic and his ability is whats going to make him a great pro not his height
JB
November 17th, 2009
2:31 pm
RC, there’s much to be said for getting your degree but providing for your family is also a huge concern. If you are told that you will go in the first two rounds, jump. I’d love for you to stay but if you can go early, go.
HBTD!!!
getthepicturenow
November 17th, 2009
2:31 pm
Damn Good Dawg. selfishly i hope Rennie returns, but as a fellow father, i understand his thinking. the guy has been a warrior and one of the few guys we can count on to fight hard through the blowouts we’ve endured.
dan
November 17th, 2009
2:32 pm
“I have to sit down with my family. It’s something I have to pray about. . . . I’m just going to try to make the most informed decision and the smart decision.”
Translation: I’m outta here!
CummingDawg
November 17th, 2009
2:32 pm
Rennie needs to stay another year because I don’t think he has the physical profile for a linebacker in the NFL. He could possibly enhance his standing by compiling better records on a defense that will definitely improve next year under someone other than CWM. Regardless, we love you RC and wish you the best in all things!!
PS – We’re graduating 23 seniors??? So, we have all this senior talent from top 10 recruiting classes in the past 5+ years and we have the record that we have? That just doesn’t compute folks. We all know that this team has not lived up to its potential but can you imagine the hit that 23 seniors will make for next year??? I just don’t get how bad we are NOW. Let’s clean house in the coaching department and begin to coach up the talent that we have.
mark
November 17th, 2009
2:37 pm
I HOPE HE LEAVES, HE IS THE MOST OVER RATED PLAYER IN THE HISTORY OF UGA!HE IS ONE OF THE PRIMARY REASONS OUR DEFENSE IS SO WEAK NOW, IF YOU CAN’T SEE THAT YOU DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE POSITION. LB’S MEET THE BLOCKER HEAD ON TO PLUG THE HOLE WHILE THE OTHER LB SLIDES OVER TO MAKE TACKLE.35 TRIES TO RUN AROUND BLOCKER SIMPLY BECAUSE HE IS TO SMALL AND UNDER COACHED,U SHOULD GET TO SEE WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT ON THE 28TH
Joe Friday
November 17th, 2009
2:37 pm
This guy is OVERRATED. I know everyone likes him because of his background, and yes he plays hard. HOWEVER, this guy misses a TON of tackles. Remember the Tennessee game? LSU game?
James
November 17th, 2009
2:39 pm
Rennie is a fine Bulldog but is not having
a very good year just like the team. He needs
another year under a different DC and maybe
he gets drafted in 3rd round in 2011.
R. Jones maybe the most under coached safety
in the Richt era but if he stays healthy
he will play a long time in the NFL. He’s
gone for sure and we really won’t miss him
next year….
dan
November 17th, 2009
2:39 pm
No offense CummingDawg: but are we really going to miss anyone in this senior class? I mean it seems like all of our playmakers right now( AJ, Branden Smith, Drew Butler, Washuan Ealey, Montez Robinson) are underclassmen.I can tell you one thing though, AJ Green is gone after next year! He’s a top 5 draft pick easy.
Curt Long
November 17th, 2009
2:43 pm
I’m a Tech fan, but I will be interested to see how high Drew Butler goes in the draft when he comes out. That guy is a weapon.
timthebrave
November 17th, 2009
2:44 pm
Good luck with whatever you decide. I want him to stay and finish the drill but I understand having to take care of his family. Go dawgs!
Spike
November 17th, 2009
2:48 pm
Make the right decesion. Either way, nobody will blame him. He is a Damn Good Dawg who plays his heart out! GATA.
matt
November 17th, 2009
2:48 pm
Rennie, we love you and you are the best player on our D. Go pro. I agree with everyone that it is great when players finish out their “commitment” – but the amount of money you are talking about will change your daughter’s life. If the goal of every parent is to give their children the advantages that they temselves did not have, this is a no-brainer. One injury can change all of that – I don’t like to say it, but its true. While you won’t have the opportunity for the type of payday that Sam Bradford had last year, you know he must be kicking himself. He was potentially the number one qb, could have made $20+ MILION guaranteed. Now, he is so injury prone that who knows… He cost himself a lot of money. Your parents worked real hard to get you to college so your life would be better – that has happened. Cash in the ticket son, you can always come back for your degree. Thanks for being such a great, smart player. Don’t do anything stupid now.
GO DAWGS!
Tuck Fech
November 17th, 2009
2:52 pm
@mark @Joe Friday
Seriously? Go back to Warcraft in your N Ave dormroom, nerds. Rennie Curran plays with more heart than ANY college football player since Pollack. The kid is small, but his motor never stops and he is a coaches dream. The only thing you know about football is that Thursday means gameday for Middle School, Junior Varsity, and Georgia Tech.
bobby dead dodd
November 17th, 2009
2:58 pm
Saint Simons Did your mommy have any kids that graduated high school?
how2fish
November 17th, 2009
2:58 pm
Lets see lead the SEC in tackles last year and 2nd in the SEC this year….so far…to each and everyone of you who say…he’s too small, too slow, runs around blockers I have to ask WTF are you smoking do you watch the games..hell half the time he doesn’t make the tackle he is in position to if the tackler misses..I hope he stays but I’m damn glad he has been a Dawg..best of luck Rennie!
clueless
November 17th, 2009
3:00 pm
MAYBE ONE DAY THESE JR.’S WILL STAY TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF THE PROGRAM AND DECIDE THAT THEY WANNA WIN A N.C. TOGETHER!! I THINK I KNOW OF ONE PROGRAM THAT DOES. HMMMM FLA MAYBE?!
Pago Flyer
November 17th, 2009
3:01 pm
In this story I didn’t see the name of his wife and mother of his kid?
What did I miss?
SAV' DAWG
November 17th, 2009
3:03 pm
Curran has been solid. The sooner Reshad Jones leaves the better.Young safeties behind him have been ready to play (Rambo). As for the seniors on the defensive line, lots of underachieving this year. Look forward to seeing the youngsters take over those positions as well. Good luck to all the seniors! Go Dawgs!
Pago Flyer
November 17th, 2009
3:03 pm
In this story I didn’t see the name of his wife and mother of his kid?
What did I miss?
Dawg Gone It
November 17th, 2009
3:05 pm
Good luck Curran!
ThaDawgdude
November 17th, 2009
3:05 pm
Hey, Still a dawg!
You obviously haven’t watched Rennie Curran play football. He is the quickest and fastest LB we have and probably in the SEC.
Saint Simons
November 17th, 2009
3:06 pm
By the way, I’m a douche period.
It Could Happen
November 17th, 2009
3:06 pm
Rennie, Just want to let you know that there is a chance that you COULD grow another inch or two over the next year. It might be highly unlikely, but it could happen. Just a little something to think about. Go Dawgs!
It Could Happen
November 17th, 2009
3:08 pm
Hey Pago, Why would they publish that?
let us pray...
November 17th, 2009
3:11 pm
that Reshad leaves and Rennie stays, although I imagine they are both gone.
SadDawg
November 17th, 2009
3:11 pm
clueless, unfortunately other than our 5th year seniors, our players haven’t even sniffed a division title, much less a NC. He should go.
DogGoneGaDawg
November 17th, 2009
3:12 pm
Rennie is a great competitor and a vicious hitter. His problem is not only his size but he isn’t too good in pass coverage. I do not believe he would make it in the NFL. He should stay. Next year UGA will be much better.
Jessie Tuggle was of a...
November 17th, 2009
3:14 pm
… different era, as was Sam Mills. Vilma is not all that, and London Fletcher is way past his prime, which was not necessarily all that either. Rennie fits those “molds” and might be successful, but probably will NOT be drafted – only time will tell as to whether he stays or goes. Conventional wisdom says he goes, and probably should since, as others have said, the prospect of getting hurt is always there.
Good point on Sam Bradford – and Tebow is VERY lucky that he is not in the same boat as Bradford, after the concussion scare (not that Tebow would have lost as much as Bradford has).
Hey Pago.
November 17th, 2009
3:15 pm
Maybe he has not divulged the mom’s name for personal reasons. Maybe they aren’t married, which I don’t agree with, but if so it wouldn’t make him any different than say, Chipper Jones, Tom Brady or a host of other people, not just athletes.
SadDawg
November 17th, 2009
3:15 pm
Just watch Reshad Jones get drafted and in a couple of years when he has real coaching, he’ll be a force in for some lucky pro team. He’s got all the tools, just has had Willie teaching him bad habits in a silly, soft defense.
Saint Douchebag
November 17th, 2009
3:16 pm
Saint Simons, your mother is a trollop.
Herschel Talker
November 17th, 2009
3:16 pm
He’s gone. No question. He has money problems. No chance he stays around.
shards1967
November 17th, 2009
3:16 pm
LSU’s Charles Scott wants him to stay in school. If he goes to the League, well, um good luck and thanks for nothing.
UGA class of 71 & 73
Why did anyone...
November 17th, 2009
3:17 pm
…even bring up # “I am always out of position” 9? What a waste of a position while hoping that he would improve – the guys behind him must really be bad!
Sautee Dawg
November 17th, 2009
3:17 pm
Curran will find a job in the NFL, been a great player to watch, strongest work ethic on the team.
Don’t blame him for going Pro to better take care of his child.
People who doubt his tackling ability should go back and spend some time in the filmroom.
kevin
November 17th, 2009
3:17 pm
Rennie doesn’t have the height…..but he’s got a bigger heart than anyone on the team, heck maybe in the SEC. And for Mark and Joe Friday stating he is “overrated”???? That tells me they are football retards. Rennie puts himself in position to make alot of tackles. Alot of linebackers couldn’t even get themselves in position to make alot of the tackles that he makes…thus he misses some because he plays wide open. He leads UGA in tackles and will until he leaves. He will make an NFL team, because like Pollack….he has heart…..you can’t grow that, teach it, or pretend to have it. And all the doubters are prime examples of those without heart….cause they have no clue of the advantage it gives a player. Good Luck Rennie…..a real man is concerned about his family first….you do whats best for your girl!
SadDawg
November 17th, 2009
3:19 pm
I’ll bet Rennie is as big as Tedy Bruschi, and he had a pretty long and successful career through last season.
SadDawg
November 17th, 2009
3:23 pm
DogGoneGaDawg, I hope you are right, but how do you figure we’ll “be much better next year”?
Dawg Whisperer
November 17th, 2009
3:24 pm
A throwback to the way UGA junkyard dawg linebackers played in yesteryear. Rennie, you’re a real class act. Good luck!
Dawgs pee Yellow
November 17th, 2009
3:25 pm
NOTHING but man love for Rennie ! I hope he stays another year to get his degree. NFL will be there next year but hate to see him possibly lose out on his education.
Damn good dawg not matter how it plays out. High 5 Rennie !!
SadDawg
November 17th, 2009
3:27 pm
“Why did anyone…”, Don’t you think if Rashad was always out of position, his coach would speak to him about it or sit him on the bench? He’s in the position Willie wants him in obviously….
EW
November 17th, 2009
3:28 pm
That money will be waiting for you when you get done playing next year to Rennie.
EW
November 17th, 2009
3:28 pm
too*
Gratefuldawghead
November 17th, 2009
3:29 pm
What “Dawgs pee Yellow” said!
Truth
November 17th, 2009
3:30 pm
If Rennie leaves does that mean that the average score against UGA is around 55 next year?
kevin
November 17th, 2009
3:31 pm
And Mark you are an idiot trying to say one LB meets the blocker head on, so the other linebacker can make the tackle…..that may be the stupidest football comment I’ve ever heard. No LB tries to meet a blocker head on…. they try to slide off the block to make the tackle. No LB allows themselves to be blocked , so the others can make the tackle……go buy the book….”football for dummies”. Did Mark ever think maybe the other LB that is suppose to make the tackle is blocked too…..wow….bet he never played two hand touch in the backyard.
mcdaviddawg
November 17th, 2009
3:32 pm
I wish he’d stay but if he was my son I’d say go. The bulldogs don’t get any coaching so he’s likely as good as he’ll get in college. It’s been fun watching him, who knows how good he could have been on a well coached team.
F-105 Thunderchief
November 17th, 2009
3:35 pm
Good luck whatever you do. Remember, Jessie Tuggle wasn’t a giant, either.
JB
November 17th, 2009
3:37 pm
Next year on D will be brutal. We lose all 3 DL in the starting rotation and if Rennie leaves, the only ” Big Time” baller we have on D, The New DC will have his work cut out for him.
DieHardUGAFan
November 17th, 2009
3:38 pm
What Rennie? Did we scare you off?
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gadawgs
November 17th, 2009
3:38 pm
The ONE CONSISTENT player we have had on that side of the ball the last two years. I wish you luck with whatever you decide Rennie. If you can get paid take the money and look after your family. You can always come back and finish your degree at a later date. Also, being the fine DAWG you are I am sure that the affluent alumni in this state will look after you after your playing days are over. Good luck if you decide to go. We will miss you. Just one request PLEASE take Willie with you.
KD
November 17th, 2009
3:39 pm
Would hate to see Rennie leave early. I also can’t believe we have 23 seniors this year and not better than we are. And UGA has to lead the nation in players leaving early, that is only one reason that UGA is no longer competetive for the SEC, check the championship rosters and you will see what Iam talking about. Iknow I will not miss #3 & #23 at all, those two cannot tackle a cold in a blizzard !!!!!!!
ugaaccountant
November 17th, 2009
3:39 pm
If you are a projected top 3 round pick, meaning you are extremely likely to get a contract, you go pro. If things don’t work out long term, you can always come back and finish your degree. As a Junior, he should be only 1 year away from finishing a degree. Tuition, room and board is certainly under 20k a year in Athens. If you don’t think he can save up that much with even a 1 year NFL career then you aren’t thinking straight. The responsible move for a father is to provide for his family, and in today’s economy, the NFL
is paying more than 99.9% of new college graduates will make.
ugaaccountant
November 17th, 2009
3:40 pm
23 seniors includes walk-ons. We always have a ton of walk-ons every year at senior day, and we have this exact conversation every year.
George
November 17th, 2009
3:44 pm
Rennie is GONE LIKE THE WIND
Ricky
November 17th, 2009
3:49 pm
Just another (minority) athlete who has a baby & apparently no wife (no mention in the article)…what’s with these people? When are they going to act like responsible citizens?
Why Stay?
November 17th, 2009
3:49 pm
With this bunch of losers. No way will this Team ever win any title with this coaching staff.Mark Richt has never ever won a SEC title with a class that he recruited. He can thank coach Donnan.
ButlerDawg
November 17th, 2009
3:51 pm
I don’t blame him if he left. I wouldn’t want to come back and play for Willie either.
Ain't gonna be...
November 17th, 2009
3:58 pm
another DC (no rhyme intended). Go ‘Dogs Rennie. Best of luck whatever you decide; however we need ya man.
Sweet Home Alabama
November 17th, 2009
3:59 pm
BASED on MY resurch i would advise you leaving for the pros.grass is greener on the other side.
SadDawg
November 17th, 2009
4:00 pm
Take a look around Ricky, it ain’t just minorities having babies out of wedlock anymore. It’s close to 50% now for whites. in the 70% range for non-whites.
tell it like it is
November 17th, 2009
4:00 pm
Don’t worry dog fans slick willie will be back next year.
Saint Simons
November 17th, 2009
4:00 pm
(((((( 45-42 )))))) hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Reading earlier comments
November 17th, 2009
4:03 pm
If Rennie leaves, we beat Tech for certain in 2: it’s just Karma, baby. Oh and “Saint Simons” must be one miserable wretch if he (she?) really does lives there ’cause it’s 100% Georgia Bulldog Country.
C.W.Moss
November 17th, 2009
4:08 pm
Tech fans fear Novemebr 28th…Thier beloved bees will go down hard aganist the Dawgs. It will just like their bowl game last year against LSU….31-10 will be the final score. Tech fans fear the game because they know when the bees lose the repercussion from the Dawg fans will be brutal. Tech fans should fear that game…they can point fingers now all they want to but deep down they know….Georgia has nothing to lose and will play with reckless abandon….Tech has everything to lose…ranking,BCS bowl, recruits, state bragging rights….it will all come crashing down on them. Fear the future Tech fans….it is coming fast.Your day in the sun will be over and once again your program will slip back into its rightful place…insignificant in college football!
Stick and Scrape
November 17th, 2009
4:08 pm
He is way overrated, gets caught in the wash way to much, can’t scrape when contacted, and can’t get into proper position in his drops on pass coverage. A great competitor, but needs clear shots to get to his spot. Misses way too many tackles and is ineffective on blitzes. Looks for free lanes and doesn’t fill gaps and takes on a blocker, waits for contact to come to him. He’s a great Bulldog, proud of him either way, but let’s not worry about him leaving us if that’s his choice.
Stick and Scrape
November 17th, 2009
4:08 pm
He is way overrated, gets caught in the wash way to much, can’t scrape when contacted, and can’t get into proper position in his drops on pass coverage. A great competitor, but needs clear shots to get to his spot. Misses way too many tackles and is ineffective on blitzes. Looks for free lanes and doesn’t fill gaps and takes on a blocker, waits for contact to come to him. He’s a great Bulldog, proud of him either way, but let’s not worry about him leaving us if that’s his choice.
Ricky
November 17th, 2009
4:09 pm
Sad Dog…that’s BS that 50% of white kids are born out of wedlock! When you come to an argument, bring some facts. It’s looks like it’s a badge of honor among blacks to “father” kids whereever they want. And the girls are just as guilty as the boys! Bill Cosby is right and he gets shouted down by his own people…don’t applaud Rennie Curran…ask him why?
74Dawg
November 17th, 2009
4:11 pm
Rennie should get his degree. His chances in the Pros aren’t that good, a real job will support your family w/ greater certainty. He ain’t winning the lottery, that’s for sure. But best to him either way.
Yo, C.W. Moss!
November 17th, 2009
4:15 pm
1st of all, how is Bonnie & Clyde in the afterlife? Aren’t you around 102 years old? Anyway, you are spot-on (and “Karma” comment right above yours). GT is skeered because they have SO MUCH to lose and UGA has nothin’ to lose and lots of grief to pay back!!!! Win or lose, the ‘Dawgs go to probably the same bowl so all they have to do is hit ‘Tech in the mouth. This year, the DAWGS are the spoiler. Be skeered ‘Tech, be very skeered!!! Mwhahahahahahaha!
94dawg
November 17th, 2009
4:16 pm
Rennie- after seeing the best tackler on UGA team whiff not once but twice when trying to tackle a slow Tim Tebow I would suggest you come back for 1 more year. Not to mention your 5′10′ height will make you no better than a late 2nd round pick.
Georgia Dawg
November 17th, 2009
4:22 pm
Rennie has been a solid player for Georgia, but I was not aware that the NFL coveted 5′ 7″ linebackers….not sure if the NFL is realistic in his future….perhaps staying and getting a degree could help provide for his daughter….I wish him the best…but I see limited upside for him if he leaves early..
20 wins in a row
November 17th, 2009
4:23 pm
The ship is sinking Rennie, time to jump off.
MariettaDawg
November 17th, 2009
4:30 pm
Rennie is a heck of a linebacker and a leader on defense. However, his height may be a problem in the NFL. I’d like to see him come back for his senior year and I believe it would serve him well to have a degree to fall back on in case the NFL doesn’t work out.
uuughh...
November 17th, 2009
4:31 pm
Get out while you still can Rennie–Thanks for the memories.
His best tackling year was his freshman year. The longer players are “coached” by Martinez, the worse they tackle. We all know Martinez is coming back…so there is no coaching upside in staying.
Further, we will have the same inexperience at QB next season meaning the offense will struggle. That inexperience put our defense in bad positions this year and I don’t expect anything to change next year. You would think that our O-line would improve but we thought the same thing last year and they have regressed this year…so meh.
Take the money and run kid.
Roadrunner
November 17th, 2009
4:31 pm
Agree with the common sentiment here, Rennie is a great college LB and a credit to the team with his hustle attitude, but I question leaving school early unless he can be confident of a reasonably high round draft position. Anything past round 4 or 5 and it becomes doubtful he’d even make the team. As a family man I understand the pressures he’s under and whatever his decision I only hope for the best for him. Thanks for picking UGA Rennie & hope to see you one more year!
crazy dawg
November 17th, 2009
4:32 pm
This has been the problem at UGA for the past few years.The me before the TEAM all are players are more concerned with when they will play on Sundays rather than going out and winning games onSaturdays for UGA . I say good bye and dont let the door hit you in the rear if you dont have your heart in being a dawg then the team will be better off with out you. When we as fans understand that we we need to quit babying these guys and worring if they are going to leave or stay the team will be much better off with a group of players who want to be Bulldogs. The High Schools are filled with players as good if not better than #35 lets get out and find them.
White Trash
November 17th, 2009
4:32 pm
His size will be fine. He has the heart and talent to do great things on the next level. Just take a great look at London Fletcher. Same size and leads the NFL in total tackles this decade. Currain do what is best for you and the family and thanks for everything.
BuzzGT
November 17th, 2009
4:35 pm
Projected in Rounds 1 or 2: Definately Go.
Round 3: Maybe.
Rounds 4 – 7 Stay!
uuughh...
November 17th, 2009
4:37 pm
crazy dawg…you are right. High schools are full of them. They play like Rennie but are 5 inches taller and all want to play for Florida, Penn State, USC, and now Tennessee.
If you were a defensive player, would you want to play for Monte Kiffin, architect of the most common defense in the NFL, or Willie Martinez, who routinely takes 5 star recruits and coaches them into 2 star performances?
Michael
November 17th, 2009
4:42 pm
Rennie is a Brookwood grad, I’m a Parkview grad, and he’s one of my favorite UGA players. That’s how darn good he is. He has almost been the entire defense at times ever since he began starting. I don’t think he can make a wrong decision. If people keep telling him he’s short, he just needs to remember two words: Jessie Tuggle.
ugaaccountant
November 17th, 2009
4:43 pm
23 more sensless arrests by the Athens/CC police Saturday. These power hungry cops go out of their way to arrest people instead of serving the public good. If you ever wonder why so many UGA players get arrested, it’s because the cops arrest you for anything.
If anyone really wants to argue that a kid having an open container of alcohol is an offense that deserves jailtime, i’d love to hear your story. It’s time we eliminate some of these useless laws from the books so that our cops can focus on actual crimes.
Stay in school
November 17th, 2009
4:45 pm
They teach you to wear a rubber your senior year!!!
ugaaccountant
November 17th, 2009
4:45 pm
The #1 MLB in the country is strongly considering UGA. So yes, it’s quite possible that we’ll replace Curran with someone just as good. I’d love to have him one more year, but if he wants to turn pro I can’t say 1 negative word about that choice.
Richard Hamilton
November 17th, 2009
4:50 pm
Curran would be crazy to stay if he gets a first or second round grade. NFL teams are always making a big deal out of smaller size linebackers, don’t ask me why. If he got hurt next year, he might not get drafted at all. Although the other side of the coin is that there may be a rookie pay scale after next year. You could see a lot of underclassmen declare which could hurt his draft projection. I hope he comes back but I won’t be surprised or upset if he leaves.
White Trash
November 17th, 2009
4:51 pm
He will be the next London Flecther…not a bad shoe to fill.
uuughh...
November 17th, 2009
4:52 pm
23 arrests out of 90,000 is .025%. I don’t think that is an inordinate amount. I’d say that the crowd was pretty well behaved.
I am more curious to know which genius deemed this news-worthy. Apparently there is no need for a gatekeeper in the internet age. WHat a shame.
Gary
November 17th, 2009
4:54 pm
Rennie, Thanks for choosing Georgia. Hope you enjoyed your time and learned some stuff. Stay or go just wanted to say thanks to you and all the team.
dd
November 17th, 2009
4:54 pm
Miami 33 tech 17
Saint Simons
November 17th, 2009
4:59 pm
1 in 10, Baby! We have a great team one in every ten years!
Whopper Dawg
November 17th, 2009
5:01 pm
Hmmmmmmmmm, let’s see, will another year under 1/4 Willie improve my draft stock, hmmmmmmmm, got it!! Nope.
icedawg
November 17th, 2009
5:05 pm
If the NFL drafted Stafford, then they’ve shown that they will draft just about anybody. Stafford would have surely benefited from another year in the university ranks. He was a prolific interception thrower at the collegiate level and even more so now at the professional level. So, if Stafford was chosen and chosen number one, then why not Curran who is probably more talented at his position at this stage?
Saint Simons
November 17th, 2009
5:10 pm
Curran is awesome, as a jacket fan I would like to see him leave so we don’t have to play him again. Great LB at UGA, no doubt….
………….ooops, I just wet myself thinking about his power..! Silly me:)
uuughh...
November 17th, 2009
5:19 pm
icedawg…that is enough internet for you. That is the dumbest thing I have ever read.
The NFL draft is not solely based on your performance in college but also your measurables (height, weight, 40 time, strength, etc), your interview, and each prospective team’s view of said player’s potential.
Talent is potential. Stafford’s mix of arm strength and unreached potential made him an enticing pick early in the draft. Currently, Sanchez is much better than Stafford, but he is closer to maximizing his poential too. Wait 3 or 4 years then pass judgement on Stafford if you must. Elway was at his best at the end of his career mind you.
As for Rennie…he scores well in many of these categories but also comes up short in a few (pun intended). Look for Rashad Jones to be drafted before Rennie because he has all of the measurables. Not saying it is fair…but those NFL guys know what they are looking for.
fan
November 17th, 2009
5:39 pm
like 4 people have actually said something intelligent on this blog. Those four people have said Jessie Tuggle. RC might not the best LB in coverage but in short yardage plays, no one is better. How do you lead the sec last year and second in the next year in tackles and be overrated??? tell me morons??? I ve never heard so many stupid comments in my life. remember people “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
icedawg
November 17th, 2009
5:40 pm
uugggh, I do not recall Stafford having a stellar career at Georgia. No championships, a lot of hype, a lot of interceptions. We’ve had much better quarterbacks, Greene and Shockley most recently. Stafford had “potential’ at UGA, had a rocket arm but still threw tons of interceptions and did not win a championship. He was recruited and supposedly had top “talent” around him but did not deliver the goods. You’re right, time will tell in the pros. All I can go by is what I’ve seen him do and that the three years at UGA and now in Detroit has been underachievement. We’ll see. Tape measures mean nothing, performance does.
NFL Scout
November 17th, 2009
5:45 pm
Curran is short ok, but could probibly be an awesome FB in the pros. But get real the height will put him in a lower round with most of UGA players who come out too early. Another year and get your draft status up. If not in 3-4 years at the most you will on your way out like Pope is right now along with so many others. You might better get that degree at UGA before you leave if you want to best provide for your family.
McDawg
November 17th, 2009
5:48 pm
i would hope everyone would support his decsion whatever it might be-the guy is a gamer
Josh
November 17th, 2009
6:02 pm
Redhill, did you just say Curran’s tackling has left something to be desired? What a joke. He along with Norwood from South Carolina are the best tacklers in the SEC. Give me a break.
confusadude
November 17th, 2009
6:04 pm
Look at Stafford & Moreno, they got their money but neither was ready. If it’s all about money, then go for it. You will never get back that senior year that will become more precious than money as you get older. Ask Hershel, was it worth it? Not many make it long term in the NFL. You’re a very good linebacker, but you are not ready. Stay humble, keep preparing.
falcon
November 17th, 2009
6:22 pm
It all depends on one thing and one thing alone. What round will Rennie be selected in?
DOUG
November 17th, 2009
6:23 pm
I hope he stays but it wont be a big loss. He is excellent but not Great. Nick Williams will be better within a year. I think the hype surrounding him is about his tenacity for his size. I don’t think his stock will be good enough to go early. He has great anticipation and that makes him look faster than he really is. Whatever he does I wish him the best.
Big B CH 99
November 17th, 2009
6:36 pm
As a Tech fan, he’s one of the few UGA players along w/ AJ that I really respect. He’s an excellent LB, but I don’t think the NFL will ever give him a fair shot b/c of his height, personally I don’t think it matters, but NFL scouts think way too much about it.
The 5′10″ LB from Wake when they won the ACC championship game was a tackling machine, but he hasn’t gotten a fair shot.
Go Jackets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check Your Stats
November 17th, 2009
6:36 pm
How can you all say he is overrated? Last year he was second in the SEC in total tackles and is currently second this year. Best LB UGA has had in a while!
Wings and Rings and other things
November 17th, 2009
6:54 pm
Here is the deal, keep playing for Willie T and the Magnificents and risk getting hurt, or go and make $500,000 a year for a few years. Even the Techies can figure that one out.
Wings and Rings and other things
November 17th, 2009
6:56 pm
What is with this Saint Simons character?
Sonny Clusters
November 17th, 2009
7:04 pm
Not many Brookwood and Parkview guys get along. There’s a good reason for that. When they’d come over to our Dairy Queen there’d always be trouble. Short, tall, fat, ugly, it didn’t matter. They was always trouble.
John
November 17th, 2009
7:07 pm
Jessie Tuggle, Ray Lewis, London Fletcher, Mike Singletary are all less than 5′10, and all will be Hall of Famers, therefore Rennie height isn’t a factor. Rennie lead the SEC in tackles last year, and 2nd this year in the best college conference in football. Rennie can always come back for the diploma.
chemdawg
November 17th, 2009
7:07 pm
He’s gone.
Johnny DangerDawg
November 17th, 2009
7:09 pm
I’m not sure how much another year of college will help Rennie’s draft status, since he’s already so good. But I do think he should want to earn his degree. There is no guarantee the pros will work out for any player but especially one who’s considered not the ideal frame for his position. I hope Rennie earns his college degree and then goes on to prove himself in the pros.
Johnny DangerDawg
November 17th, 2009
7:18 pm
John,
Those guys you named proved that short players *can* succeed. But it doesn’t always work out that way. Remember UGA cornerback Tim Wansley? He was a game-changer for UGA but only got drafted in the 7th round. We all know that short guys (at various positions) suffer on Draft Day. They can prove themselves in training camp, but… If a taller guy has equal talent, the shorter one gets placed lower on the depth chart.
Try again
November 17th, 2009
7:19 pm
Ray Lewis is 6′1′. Keep hanging your hat on him being London Fletcher. The days of short LBs and London Fletcher are coming to an end. Curran will be a 3rd round pick…….in the UFL.
Try again
November 17th, 2009
7:21 pm
…….and David Greene led all of college football in wins. Where is he now?
willie martinez
November 17th, 2009
7:25 pm
i hate it so that Rennie will be playing his last game at home. but, so will bryan evans.
Abilene
November 17th, 2009
7:48 pm
Good riddance, Curran is seriously overrated. Hope he goes and takes Richt with him.
Abilene
November 17th, 2009
7:50 pm
He would never have earned whatever silly degree he was enrolled for anyway. The guy’s brain is a brick.
So goodbye and good riddance.
Haywood Jablomey
November 17th, 2009
8:01 pm
RENNIE, your daughter can wait an extra 12 months.
she will benefit much more by the example you set by
finishing what you started and earning your degree.
just do the right thing.
DAMN GOOD DAWG. my fave player offense or defense.
Wings and Rings and other things
November 17th, 2009
8:02 pm
Abilene is surely not a true dog fan!
Abilene
November 17th, 2009
8:09 pm
“Abilene is surely not a true dog fan!”
Oh yes she is. Just a fan who’s tired of Mark Richt and never competing for the SEC.
Saint Simons ( a/k/a fat turd that lives in mom's basement eating paste)
November 17th, 2009
8:20 pm
Saint Simons
You are so stupid that when you were locked in the bathroom you peed your pants.
todd
November 17th, 2009
8:35 pm
he’s gone if and I think it’s a big if he’s 1st, 2nd round guarantee.
nobody stays around at Ga if they get the 1st, 2nd guarantee, don’t tell me Rashad Jones was a guarnatee last yr. bc. dude wasn’t.
people stay around at FL, Ala and Lsu, not Ga and Rennie Curran, dude your short, think about it long and hard for you child’s sake, the NFL is a different deal and again your short, right now I would say one of those NFL tackles would swallow you up. Just check yourself, I would hate for you to make a bad move, declare and end up 7th round or something. CHECK YOURSELF RENNIE!
TW
November 17th, 2009
8:42 pm
He should leave before Willie Martinez makes him worse.
Ever notice our defensive studs are better when they get here than when they leave?
SamoanDawg
November 17th, 2009
9:25 pm
Rennie is overrated?!? R u frigging kidn’ me? Of course he’s undersize. His HEART is immeasurable. Natural football instincts.. sideline to sideline. True old school football player. I’ll take him over any 5 star athlete LB, who runs a sub 4.3 40 that don’t have no football instincts. Rennie is a true warrior!
Considering and Commiting are 2 different things entirely
November 17th, 2009
9:26 pm
ugaaccountant, the #1 High School MLB is also strongly considering Florida, Florida State, Miami, Tennessee, and USC, so don’t get your hopes up.
Try again
November 17th, 2009
9:45 pm
Todd…Rennie is definitely not 1st or 2nd round material. Norwood is the best LB in the league and will go highest. Rennie is a 4th or 5th ound pick and will be a career special teamer. BOOK IT!
still a dawg fan
November 17th, 2009
11:27 pm
Hey thadawfdude,
Rennie is a good college linebacker but the NFL does not need a 5-5 215lb linebacker.
If Rennie had gone to FL or AL he would have been a backup.No way he starts for either one of those teams.The NFL is looking for linebackers like Spikes or McClain who are 6-5 250lbs & can stuff the run & play pass defense.Maybe the Lions will bring him in as a free agent but get real,no NFL team is going to waste a draft pick on Rennie.There are to many other talented linebackers who have NFL size & speed to think that an NFL team would actually draft Rennie.Free Agent at best & only chance he has of making it is as a special teams player.
For all you people who think he is going to be drafted in the early rounds must remember that Rennie is a good,not great college linebacker on a bad defense
The Truth
November 18th, 2009
12:25 am
Wofford loss a “learning opportunity?” Hell, how about a significant embarrassment? What a joke. Nice job Coach Fox…u da man!
Cuz
November 18th, 2009
2:50 am
Rennie, do what is best for your daughter. I have tried to do the same for mine.
Topp Dogg
November 18th, 2009
7:02 am
Spikes is three times the player Curran is and he stayed.he also will have a great NFL career.The question is will Rennie its doubtful ?
neb dooh
November 18th, 2009
7:47 am
curran is a good player but he aint no tuggle
Falconian
November 18th, 2009
8:29 am
Curran is the most overrated linebacker in college ball. The guy does have speed, but he is way to small and gets hung up in the pack and can’t escape and get to the guy with the ball.
Georgia Headlines – 11/18/09 | MrSEC.com
November 18th, 2009
8:53 am
[...] an early entry into the NFL.4. If he decides to go, Saturday’s game with Kentucky would be his last at Sanford Stadium.5. Bacarri Rambo was knocked cold against Auburn, but his teammates say he’s already back to [...]
Dalton Dawg
November 18th, 2009
9:42 am
Get real….Rennie ain’t NFL material. He is too short and too slow. He ain’t showed me much this year and ain’t none of the Dogs showed me to much this year. I think Coach Rickt will be gone after next year and will go to Florida State when Bobby retires and will probably be a asistant head coach because they already have Jim Bo Fisher as the named head coach at Florida State. We will be lucky to beat Kentucky but I think Tech will roll over us because the Dogs ain’t showed me to much this year. I hope I am wrong but Rennie wont be going to the NFL. He needs to get his education finished and then he can get a job after he finishes playing for the Georgia Bulldawgs.
Cuz
November 18th, 2009
9:45 am
Rennie, do what is best for your daughter. I have tried to do the same for mine. I got a vasectomy so I could not reproduce any more morons like myself. The world has enough dumbazzes like me.
Observe & Report
November 18th, 2009
11:06 am
He’s one of my favorite players but it seems like he’s had a bit of a down year this season. Anyway, he’s probably gone but I hope he comes back. A great year next year would definitely benefit him in the long run. Either way, best wishes to a great Bulldawg!
kevin
November 18th, 2009
11:10 am
Crazy Dawg…..your name suits you. There isn’t one LB in the state of georgia that could come to UGA and take Rennie’s job at LB…not one. If you think there is then, like I said, your name suits you. And Ricky, talking about having babies out of weblock….you are a freaking moron…..how many white people leave children in divorces…tons!! So use your head for more than a hat rack before you speak… I’m white, but white people are just as bad, because they may get married, but over 50% divorce….so stop looking at one side….and I bet you wouldn’t have the balls to step in Rennie’s face and question his fatherhood…….but i would like to see it!
happy days are here again
November 18th, 2009
11:27 am
great comments, take a look at this for more insightful words
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8GuH9oDHrU
Lee Corso
November 18th, 2009
11:50 am
This year’s draft is going to be deep at most positions, including LB. He might get drafted higher next year depending on the NFL’s labor situation but either way he is going to be a solid nfl player for many years. Heck, he’s taller than Sam Mills and he was frickin’ awesome.
Lee Corso
November 18th, 2009
11:56 am
Topp Dogg- yes, Spikes stayed and it was a HUGE mistake. If he was being absolutely honest today he would admit that he regrets coming back. The dude could be starting in the nfl, instead he’s playing Charleston Southern and Florida Intl- what a huge waste of time. Gainesville is fun but so is every nfl city when you’re a player.
John
November 18th, 2009
12:00 pm
So are we saying that a 6′4 LB has a better chance of making a tackle than a 5′8 LB? Logically, it doesn’t equate. One reason why Rennie is amoung the leading tacklers in the SEC is his low center of gravity, he has the ability to cut on a dime, most taller LB’s doesn’t have that ability, and the fact that because of his short stature, he’s harder to find by FB’s seeking to block him behind DL & OL that are as tall as 6′6, and difficult for a 6′6 to block a 5′8 player. I do agree that a taller LB would be more valuable in passing situations, because NFL quarterbacks are more accurate passers.
Steve
November 18th, 2009
12:35 pm
Rennie needs to go be Jessie Tuggle – don’t risk an injury – I’m a big UGA fan, but we gotta think what is best for him. Can anybody say “Jeff Luc”?
Steve
November 18th, 2009
12:39 pm
I think Reshad is gone too…
kevin
November 18th, 2009
12:51 pm
Again, Ricky….go find Rennie Curran on the UGA campus, I’m sure he’s not hard to find and tell him your concerns about him having a daughter out of wedlock……I bet Rennie wouldn’t miss the tackle he would put on you…..LOL, It amazes me how people have alot of mouth behind the confines of their computer….
Rodster
November 18th, 2009
1:26 pm
Whatever. He’s not that good anyway. I’d be willing to bet he won’t make an NFL team.
JaxDawg
November 18th, 2009
1:27 pm
People amaze me about the whole degree thing as a reason not to go to the pros early. How much does a a year or so of college cost now? Some of you act as though players have no chance of completing their degree. Newsflash,if he signs a decent contract he should have plenty of $$$ to finish his degree, and contrary to popular belief many atheletes take advantage of the PEP and do in fact get their degrees. Not sure where UGA ranks currently, but I know a few years ago UGA consistently ranked in the top 5 in that category. If he’s projected as a 1-3rd rounder then he should probably go, any lower he should come back to raise his stock.
Either way, Rennie has been a class act and deserves all the best regardless of his descision.
Go Dawgs!!
Duke
November 18th, 2009
2:39 pm
Lets all hope and Pray that Reshad Jones leaves. He is one of the worst cover safeties in College Football. Right behind Bryan Evans. That will leave Jakar Hamilton and Rambo as our projected safeties. Can not wait!
DamntheButcher
November 18th, 2009
2:58 pm
The NFL don’t draft Midgets
Kim Zs Package
November 18th, 2009
5:20 pm
Rennie go pro and get that money and then you can afford all the babies and baby momas you want.
Jackets21
November 19th, 2009
12:44 am
bwahahha ! Babies out of weblock! Georgia fans are morons! Nice job Kevin!
AceDawg
November 19th, 2009
12:30 pm
We hope you’ll stay and learn from a new D-Coordinator next year Rennie. That said, the NFL wouldn’t want 11 guys your size on the field at once, but on the right team your hussle and effort will serve well.
Jborodawg
November 20th, 2009
7:34 am
I feel for Rennie’s family situation. But, I think he would improve his status (and abilities) by staying and graduating. We have some of the best defensive coaches in the country, believe it or not. He will gain in stature if he stays.
Go Dawgs!
Yellow Fuzz
November 20th, 2009
10:42 am
“ Wes Bunting of NationalFootballPost.com lists Dwyer, a junior, as the best running back on the board and the No. 8 overall NFL prospect. Bunting called Dwyer “a violent runner who exhibits good vision between the tackles and has the initial burst to separate from defenders at the second level.”
There must be some mistake. Dwyer plays in that “gimmick”, “high school”, “triple option” system that no blue chip recruit with aspirations of playing in the NFL would ever consider………………Hahahaha. Some dog nation bloggers on here are wrong about absolutely everything. See you azzholes on the 28th and bring all those top 5 recruiting classes with you! LOL.
45-42
Juniors Considering Declaring « Draft Headquarters Blog
November 20th, 2009
12:01 pm
[...] Bulaga has not made a decision yet, Rennie Curran also hasn’t made a decision, although he is considering leaving school, and there are as many as seven Florida Gators that could leave early for the draft. [...]
Family Member
November 21st, 2009
5:22 pm
Too Short “They said that about him in high school”
Won’t Make It “They said that about him in high school also”
Not Good Enough “But good enough to be #1 in SEC his first year and #2 his second year.”
I understand some don’t want him to go. But I don’t understand the fans that would turn against him for making a wise decision. Who would not take a chance at a dream if the chance presented itself?
I wonder what is going to be said after he makes it in the NFL. (We can all wait and see if he decides to go early)…