What we learned from spring practice (PLUS: injury update, Bulldog Club tour)
If you’re looking for definitive answers about a football team, spring practice isn’t the time or place. That’s what fall is for. Yet Georgia’s spring practice, which ended with the G-Day game on Saturday, provided a few revealing threads:
1. The offensive line is benefiting from the experience young players gained the past couple of years.
Example: Cordy Glenn. When the offensive coaches named their spring MVP, they chose the left guard, who enters his junior season with 23 UGA starts already.
“Early on, obviously as a freshman, he had to depend on a lot of guys next to him to help him out,” offensive coordinator Mike Bobo said. “Now he pretty much knows what we’re doing, and he’s able to execute and then use his God-given ability to dominate. And that’s what kind of player we think he can be.”
Bobo said the entire first-team offensive line -– left tackle Clint Boling, Glenn, center Ben Jones, right guard Chris Davis and right tackle Josh Davis –- had a strong spring. The group will be reinforced if Trinton Sturdivant, who started as a freshman in 2007 but missed the past two seasons because of knee surgeries, and Tanner Strickland, who missed last season because of shoulder surgery, return this summer as planned.
2. Todd Grantham is . . . intense.
G-Day offered little insight into Georgia’s new 3-4 defensive scheme, but it did provide a good glimpse of the new defensive coordinator. Grantham is a fiery presence on the sideline –- even in a spring intra-squad game.
“Well, anytime you’re playing, it’s important, and that’s the thing I wanted to get across to our players,” Grantham said. “Any time you step on the field, it’s important you do your job. And our job is to hold people to low numbers and to stop people.”
“That’s what you want . . . a guy that’s got some fire in him,” said head coach Mark Richt, known for his low-key sideline demeanor. “I think it’s probably good to have somebody who’s a little more outwardly excited. I do get excited on the inside, but it’s good to have that energy on the sidelines.”
3. Three NFL-bound defensive tackles will be sorely missed.
Defensive line coach Rodney Garner was reminded of the talent lost from last season’s line when he looked up at practice one day last week and saw Geno Atkins visiting. “I was, like, ‘As big a headache as you were, I’d sure love to have that headache back,’” Garner said with a laugh.
The loss of three senior defensive tackles –- Jeff Owens, Kade Weston and Atkins -– and the transition to the 3-4 defense made the spring difficult for the D-line. Practices ended with a No. 1 unit of DeAngelo Tyson at nose, Abry Jones at left end and Demarcus Dobbs at right end. Of the three, only Dobbs has started a college game, and he admits the 3-4 is a different world for him.
“We’re making some progress . . . but we’ve still got a ways to go,” Garner said. “DeAngelo and Abry, they’ve been role guys. Now you got to step up to the plate and be the guy. It’s different being a guy and the guy.”
4. Washaun Ealey is going to be even better than last season.
You didn’t see it in the G-Day game, mostly because the coaches didn’t want opponents to see much, but the rising sophomore tailback had a terrific spring by all accounts.
Ealey ran for 717 yards in nine games (two starts) last season and seems hungry for much more. He is in better shape, has a better grasp of the offense and is working with better “tempo and confidence,” Richt said.
As for the other half of last season’s tailback tandem, Caleb King missed the final week of spring practice, including G-Day, because of a sore, swollen knee. “We think he’ll be fine in a week or two and able to do everything all summer,” Richt said.
5. The quarterback debate is just beginning.
You’ll get a real-time gauge on the quarterback race, as well as the competition at all other positions, when coaches unveil their post-spring depth chart, probably late this week. But the spring’s fluctuating performances suggest the Aaron Murray-Logan Gray-Zach Mettenberger battle will remain fluid -– and hotly debated, to be sure.
“Ultimately, everybody’s going to have to compete again during fall camp, go out and take reps and make plays and run the offense again,” said Gray, the only quarterback in the program who has ever taken a snap in a college game.
Truth is, the quarterback debate won’t subside until one player proves himself unequivocally in games that count. A key question in picking a starter, Richt said, is: “Can he handle the pressure of the job?” And “this is just the beginning,” Richt added, “of feeling the pressure of the job.”
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Good news from UGA today on the G-Day injury front:
- RT Josh Davis‘ shoulder injury was just a bruise.
- OLB Cornelius Washington’s leg injury also was a bruise.
Both players “should be fine,” UGA said.
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UGA’s annual tour of Bulldog Club meetings around the state begins next week. All stops on the “Dawg Days” tour start with social hour at 6 p.m., followed by program at 7 p.m. Here’s the schedule and who’ll be attending from UGA:
April 22 in Columbus: Mark Richt, Mark Fox and Damon Evans
April 28 in Savannah: Richt and Fox
April 29 in Augusta: Richt and Fox
May 12 in Macon: Richt and Fox
May 13 in Statesboro: Richt
May 26 in Albany: Richt
May 27 in Griffin: Richt
July 26 in Atlanta (Cobb Galleria Centre): Richt, Fox and Evans
More details, including locations and contact info, are here.
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260 comments Add your comment
KimZ's Package
April 12th, 2010
1:15 pm
I hear UGA gans want to just run the ball?
KimZ's Package
April 12th, 2010
1:19 pm
Sorry First
I hear many UGA fans want to just run the ball? The old 3 yrds and a cloud of dust. Just have the new QB whoever he is to just hand the ball off am manage the game? Is this TRUE? Well, if you UGAers want to see Running and Clock Management then quit crying about TECH being High School. You won by 6 last year congrats. In 2 yrs Tech has lost to UGA and LSU thatis 2 SEC games. UGA lost to Kentucky and the VOLS in the same year! HAHAHAHHA is that for real or was I dreaming that?
Da truth
April 12th, 2010
1:19 pm
yeah, KimZ , the FANS probably want that, too.
Jiminy Johnsen
April 12th, 2010
1:25 pm
Orson Charles dropped one pass from Aaron Murray he should have caught and Charles could have caught another pass for a TD that Murray threw slightly high.
teckie
April 12th, 2010
1:26 pm
It kills me that the nerds come onto UGA articles to post. Go find the star trek fan club and post there-wait Im sorry, your not gonna punch me in the nose are you?HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Starring Kam Fong as Chin Ho
April 12th, 2010
1:28 pm
kimz, I read your post and have to ask……..what are you talking about? Tool
UGAgrad71
April 12th, 2010
1:28 pm
What is your point, FOOL! You sound like a teen-age bug lover.
BurningRedBleedingBlack
April 12th, 2010
1:28 pm
Just stay healty boys, and protect the football, as far as the defense, keep learning from coach Grantham and his knowledge of the game will show.
Danga
April 12th, 2010
1:29 pm
Quick question…What was the break down of Gray’s and Murray’s numbers versus the 1st team defense as opposed to the 2nd team defense?
DawginLex
April 12th, 2010
1:29 pm
One thing we already knew that will never change:
The nerd herd folks like Kim Z will always be obsessed with all things UGA.
Your greatest team in how many years couldn’t beat UGA in your own stadium? Some of you were predicting 56-18 and scores like that.
30-24 and 8 out of 9. Your signature win down the stretch run was against Weak Forest and that took overtime.
Just go back to your own blog or twitter or wherever it is you nerds hang out. Maybe there will be a feature on how to inflate your blow up doll date.
KimZ's Package
April 12th, 2010
1:30 pm
However you guys do run a pro style offense and we run a high school offense. And I am pretty sure you guys QB will throw more than 5 times a game like our QB. I try to spin it but in reality UGA is just better then Tech!
GYMDAWG
April 12th, 2010
1:30 pm
UGA will go 7-5 this year, if they’re lucky. Florida and Bama in the SECCG is a certainty.
GYMDAWG
April 12th, 2010
1:32 pm
Oops I didn’t notice how weak a schedule UGA has. They will go 10-2
dawgfan
April 12th, 2010
1:39 pm
I think Dontavius Jackson will finally get his chance in the fall.
He will finally be healthy.
Fast Eddie
April 12th, 2010
1:39 pm
I am not a UGA fan but my daughter and her family are so I went to the game with them on Saturday. Wonderful day and great fellowship with the family and their UGA friends. Ealey is the best RB on the team and Mettenburg appears to be the best QB. Gray looks like he ought to be playing in a community college somewhere. I love Richt as a great role model and I think he is a pretty good coach when he has the best athletes. However, I think he is over matched against Meyer and Saban because they have players as good as his. Richt’s players are better than Spurrier’s at SC but Spurrier is a much better coach if he had equal material. Lastly, the SEC is a real meat grinder. My hat is off to Richt for surviving at UGA this long.
UGA ALL THE WAY
April 12th, 2010
1:49 pm
We ACTUALLY use our receivers Kims Package….unlike GT which only does if the QB or the RB cant run the ball anymore…Get the facts str8 b4 u talk about a team that yes only won by six but added 1 more to the list of 8 out of 10…so yeah, dream on dreamer
Tim Tucker
April 12th, 2010
1:49 pm
Danga,
The answer to your question about breakdown of G-Day stats:
Gray vs. first-team defense: 7-for-13, 102 yards, 1 TD.
Gray vs. second-team defense: 3-for-4, 30 yards.
Murray vs. first-team defense: 8-for-19, 96 yards, 1 interception
Murray vs. second-team defense: 2-for-3, 0 net yards
Nostradomus
April 12th, 2010
1:59 pm
The fact that neither of these 2 hyped freshman can seize the job has to make you wonder just how good or not good they are. That’s issue no. 1.
The other issue is on the D-line where you have to have a dominating NT like a Terrance Cody. We don’t have that and our D-ends don’t look to be dominant either. If we’re going to use the 3-4 blueprint over at Bammer and use that to turn the tables on the gayturds then we have to get the kind of size on the D-line that the Bammers have. Not just a Cody type monster NT but bigger and better D-ends as well. We don’t have a Dareus type guy that they have either. We got the blueprint now on how to beat the gaytors. I’m just not sure we have the defensive personnel yet, especially on the Defensive line.
O-line looks impressive but if none of these qbs can step up opposing teams will just stuff 8-9 men in the box and beat us. We all knew last year that Logan Gray wasn’t the answer. But the fact that he’s still right there in the qb mix indicates to me that these two other these other 2 qbs aren’t all that to begin with if neither of them can seize the job outright from a Logan Gray.
Running backs were set. Defensive backs should be really good too. Not very deep at lb. Gotta get the lb depth built up similar to bama. I keep mentioning Bama because it looks like we can copy their defensive plan on how to beat Florida, get the personnel in there, and start beating them the same way. Still at least a year or 2 away personnel wise from what I see.
JR
April 12th, 2010
2:02 pm
I am amazed at the comments about CMR surviving at UGA this long. I remember Texas fans saying the same thing about Mack Brown before he took them to two National Championship games (probably should have been three). They also said the same thing about Stoops being a better coach as people are saying about Meyer and Saben. I hope the same happens for CMR, a solid defense might make all the difference. Would have loved to see Colt finish the game in Pasadena.
The Truth
April 12th, 2010
2:02 pm
My questions is why didn’t Mettenberg get any snaps with the first team offense…. he looked really good against the 2nd team defense without any talent at WR….
devildawg
April 12th, 2010
2:02 pm
Thanks for posting that breakdown, Tim. I got the impression most of Murray’s completions and yards came on that one drive that ended in the interception. Is that right? I’ve seen a bit of the game on youtube, and it looks like on the pick he was feeling pressure (a guy wrapped around his leg it looks like) and just heaved it. Looked really good on that drive until that point; he’s gotta learn that taking a sack isn’t as bad as throwing a pick.
Mett looked really nice, I just wish we’d seen him throw with and against the first teams.
Nostradomus
April 12th, 2010
2:10 pm
JR,
They were saying that about Mack Brown because he couldn’t beat Texas’s biggest nemesis Oklahoma. Stoops was dominating Mack Brown and had beaten him 6 in a row before Mack finally turned the tables and now I think has won 3 of 4 or better. If you cannot defeat your biggest rival than the seat is going to get hot. Just a fact of life and 2-7 against your biggest rival including 1-2 against the hapless Zook and now 1-4 against Urban Meyer isn’t going to get it done. CMR can handle possibly one more year of losing to UF but if he loses 2 more to UM to go 1-6 against him then at that point changes have to be made. Hopefully Bama has given us the blueprint with the 3-4 on how to beat Florida. Who knows? In a year or 2 maybe we can take that blueprint and turn it around and start beating them regularly the way Mack Brown turned the Texas-OU rivalry upside down after losing the first 6 to Stoops. It can be done but it has to start NOW.
Bruce Mac
April 12th, 2010
2:10 pm
Did Chipper get hurt in GDay game too? I think Heyward would be All American at Tight End or D End. Could you imagine him coming off the edge, WOW!!!!!!!!!!
big k
April 12th, 2010
2:23 pm
i was at the game and i give Mettenberger and Gray both thumbs up on their performance. Mettenberger showed command of the pocket and when it collapsed he stood tall and made several big throws down the field. Murray had a good drive going late in the game but he overthrew some deep passes that could have been completed
race is still wide open
kb
April 12th, 2010
2:24 pm
Would really like for those who are in charge of this forum to keep those who use profanity of any form off!!!!!
Joey
April 12th, 2010
2:24 pm
Chipper playing football?? Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha . . .
UGAAlumnus
April 12th, 2010
2:37 pm
Someone a while back decided UGA has a weak schedule this year and all the fans have just latched on the idea. There is hardly such a thing as a weak schedule in the SEC. After coming off a couple of the toughest schedules in college football over the past 2 years, it’s nice to see we have a couple of easier non-conference games, but we do not have a weak schedule. SEC teams show up to play no matter how “weak” they might appear.
Rabun Dawg
April 12th, 2010
2:38 pm
Did not attend the G-Day game and do not put much stock in that type of game. That being said, I did not expect to see Logan Gray still in the mix with all of the talent these young guys had, but I guess because he has been in the system a few years, they need him just in case. The few times he did go under center, he looked lost, although he was thrown in at some pretty bad situations as I recall. But seriously, after this much time, can he seriously be considered as a starter? If so, we may be in some trouble right off the bat. Just wondering, can someone enlighten me as to why it has come down to this- red-shirt frosh and an unproven upper-classman? What happened to some of those recruiting years, did the fact Stafford entrench himself as our QB keep us from getting any QB’s? Just wanted to know the answer to this!
Thuga
April 12th, 2010
2:40 pm
Non conference…you da man! Pure Red and Black. Trash mouth and all. All pickup and no sheepskin. You were probably foaming at the mouth with your SEC love. Break time is over, get back on that garbage truck where you belong.
KB you are right..does he think he’s talking in special code.
Doesn’t matter about how great everybody did in the GDAY game. What matters is will they have the discipline instilled by the first game. They need to handle the basics. New DC seems to understand it!
Murray the midget
April 12th, 2010
2:42 pm
I wish the O linemen weren’t so tall; that’s what caused the interception, I couldn’t see the defender who picked off the pass.
Mark "Crimson Crier" Ingram
April 12th, 2010
2:43 pm
They look like Gator bait and will do no better than 9 wins-3 loses (if they are very luckie)in 2010. Tide and the Gators will have matching records of 11-1 and meet again in Atlanta for the SEC Championship and the winner will play again for the BCS NC!
No team will go undefeated in the SEC.
big k
April 12th, 2010
2:43 pm
UGAAlumnus is right. SC on the road with us fielding a likely freshman QB, an explosive Arkansas team, Miss State and Colorada are iffy teams and idk what type of teams they will have, Florida, Auburn AT Auburn(they will have a good squad),and the Nerds to wrap it up
not as tough as years past, but no pushover
SOOHSO
April 12th, 2010
2:44 pm
Looks like another boring 10-2 or 9-3 season. How long do we have to wait for a NC???
BG
April 12th, 2010
2:51 pm
UGA has 3 studs to choose from for QB. The 2 running backs will be the best in the SEC and the oline is the best in the SEC.
Debose
April 12th, 2010
2:52 pm
Mr. Grantham, you can cross Jeoffrey Pagan off the top of your class of 2011 want list, we got him.
JamminDawg
April 12th, 2010
2:53 pm
Many people think Mett should be starter, following his suspension of one game. First, that’s not even logical, since his returning game would be in Columbia. Secondly, I personally thought Gray looked the best on Saturday, given the fact he was running with the 1’s on both sides. But with as many accolades as Murray received coming out of high school, and with no clear number 1 starter, I’m sure Murray will end up being the man.
Given how Richt tortured David Greene (the real starter) and ruined a perfect season just so he could keep Shockley’s daddy happy, I don’t see why Richt would change his methods now when it comes to dealing with highly rated QB prospects.
Bama Jammer
April 12th, 2010
2:55 pm
“The 2 running backs will be the best in the SEC and the oline is the best in the SEC.”
Keep dreaming
Simms
April 12th, 2010
2:57 pm
All the pathetic Yech fans on here hiding behind UF, be reminded. This season will prove if Meyer is the real deal, or just the most fortunate coach in college history. If UF has success this season then he is the man, but I personally believe Meyer has benefited from circumstance and a ton of luck over the years.
ugaaccountant
April 12th, 2010
2:58 pm
“Soohso:
Looks like another boring 10-2 or 9-3 season. How long do we have to wait for a NC???”
What a spoiled brat.
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
2:59 pm
Yous Ugay fans sure r funnie!!!! Yous nos we be winning da nadional chapoinship agian this yeer. Wes got the bestest coach in all the land and the smartested players!!!!
ROLL TIDE!!!!!!
SOOHSO = jealous techie
April 12th, 2010
3:00 pm
it’s too obvious
SEC fan
April 12th, 2010
3:04 pm
BG,
Are you insane? The 2 Georgia running backs will be the best in the sec? Have you forgot about Mark Ingram over at Bama that ran for over 1650 yds and won the Heisman? And his backup Trent Richardson who a lot of people feel is better than Ingram. He is certainly bigger, faster, more explosive than Ingram. The texas longhorns will tell you that.
Ealey and King combined for 1400 yds last year while Ingram and Richardson combined for 2400 yards. I think its safe to say Ealey and King are a poor man’s version of Ingram and Richardson and quite frankly shouldn’t be mentioned in the same sentence as those 2 beasts.
JB
April 12th, 2010
3:07 pm
Haters on here ” scared” Grantham & co. will be successful. Richt’s best teams had a top notch defense ( DUH). Georgia has always….and I mean always been able to put points on the board. Get the Defense playing right, and Haters won’t like it…..lot’s of laugh’s on these blogs last 2 days or so about dawgs, but bend don’t break got fired. Now, we haven’t proven a thing yet, but like Mark Bradley said, these guys look faster and go to the ball to make plays, not back peddle. GATA
UGASlobberknocker
April 12th, 2010
3:13 pm
Why is it there are more Tech and other fans blogging here than Dawg fans.?.dont you people have your own blog to deface? and like kb says, how about you SOBs cut out that damned cussing and quit being such smart a$$e$.
GYMDAWG
April 12th, 2010
3:14 pm
All that matters in the SEC this year will be December 4th. Gators versus Tide. It is so funny to read these posts about how UGA might win 8 games. Ignorance Is Bliss! Keep living in 1980 boys!
UGASlobberknocker
April 12th, 2010
3:17 pm
I bet GYMDAWG hasnt really been to the gym since about 1977. Probably weights 300 lbs. And I bet he isnt a Dawg either.
JB
April 12th, 2010
3:19 pm
2003,2004,2007 Dawg teams were pretty good GYMDAWG……That’s not 1980
JB
April 12th, 2010
3:20 pm
No, he ain’t a dawg, just hiding behind a Dawgs ASS.
DawginLex
April 12th, 2010
3:22 pm
I thought gymdawgs were girls. You know, 5 feet tall and 100 pounds with thighs on top of thighs wearing those gymnastic outfits highlighting the backside “package”.
UGASlobberknocker
April 12th, 2010
3:27 pm
Ive got last years Gymdog calender; I didnt see any fat Tech fans with zits on it, so Im thinking GYMDAWG is definately an imposter.
In fact, lets face it, our Tech buds ARE pretty smart ,yet GYMDAWG shows no signs of intelligence..so Im thinking GYMDAWG is really a grad of Georgia Perimeter who wishes he went to Tech and who also enjoys pretending he is a Dawg. In short, the dude has issues.
lopey lynn
April 12th, 2010
3:28 pm
you can tell Richt’s alreadt focusing on Murray, he got 2x more reps that Mett and 80% more than Gray at G-Day.
Mettnberger has excelled if he’s been with the 3rd string, 2nd strng, 1st string, or string quartet.
KimZ's Package
April 12th, 2010
3:29 pm
A schedule even BUFORD could win a National Championship with. Go dawg win an easy game and then USC will push you to find a real QB.
GYMDAWG
April 12th, 2010
3:30 pm
Yep, you’re right. I’m approaching a robust 300 but thats the rural Georgia way just like Nascar, trucks, and spittn dip. Does anybudy know when the next Billy Ray tape comes out? Us dawgs got us the best qbs to chose from in the sec and our DL guys are maybe as big as i is.
KimZ's Package
April 12th, 2010
3:32 pm
SLOBBER you don’t understan ATL? There are fans of every team in the ACC and SEC in the Metro area. You are going to get crap just because of you A..Hole fans. No new Tech stuff posted but new UGA crap so we respond. It is Monday and we want to know WHO is in the Athens-Clarke County Jail after the weekend.
Gatortime
April 12th, 2010
3:35 pm
Well since some knucklehead wants to bring Myers up I guess I got a dog in this hunt- no pun intended for any of you dog fans—but please don’t say lucky when it comes to us playing UGA- as much as ya’ll like to bash you little brother tech- the GATORS can say the same about all you dogs! Our back up quarterback who will be starting this year will have better numbers than the 3 so called UGA STUDS combined. Wait and see- Now go on start throwing out the insults about how my mullet looks or the jorts I wear…Just know that when another butt kicking happens this year I don’t want to hear the WHAMBULANCE sirens going off- See you boys in Jacksonville.
lopey lynn
April 12th, 2010
3:37 pm
cool, both FRESHMAN UGA QB’s outgunned 3 year guy Brantley’s stats over the 3 scrimmages. Does this mean Meyer can’t coach QB’s or Brantley’s just bad?
take jake
April 12th, 2010
3:40 pm
Coach Richt is the guy who thought Joe Cox was still ok to keep starting after going 4-4 with all those interceptions, so I don’t think he’ll care that Murray threw 3x more interceptions than Zach or Logan in the three scrimmage games. Should he? Of course. Will he? Doubtful.
take jake
April 12th, 2010
3:42 pm
Coach Richt should have told Zach and Logan that the #1 guy would be the guy who threw the most interceptions, then they could have competed with Murray. Didn’t know interceptions were so important to Coach Richt until last year, when he kept rewarding Joe Cox with more starts, despite his 17 interceptions.
How2fish
April 12th, 2010
3:43 pm
Gatortime hope you and CUM show up with bells on we will! And while I don’t think Brantley is going to be the failure so many want him to be..he has to preform when the live bullets are flying to know for sure…just like every other player. I think he will be pretty good QB but the second coming of Tebow I doubt and I know he is not the same type of QB…I’m talking about winning games..and at that Tebow was scary good. oh and we still own the all time record against the Gators by the way so it is a little different when we talk about the Bugs see we own the overall against the Bugs too.
RomeDawg
April 12th, 2010
3:43 pm
Our O-Line WILL be dominant!!!
lopey lynn
April 12th, 2010
3:44 pm
It could be worse guys, we could be stuck with a QB like Florida’s 3 years in the program guy Brantley who took 10 sacks, 8 fumbles, and threw 2 interceptions in only 3 scrimmage games, at less than 59% accuracy. So be thankful. Imagine if that was us. Yuk.
Gatortime
April 12th, 2010
3:46 pm
It is called a SCRIMMAGE for a reason….if you base the season on the scrimmage then I feel sorry for you Lopey Lynn- Just please don’t make the excuse when one of those freshman starts and has terrible stats and then say “they” are just freshman!
How2fish
April 12th, 2010
3:46 pm
take jake CMR also has coached 2 Heisman winners and a No.1 draft pick..still think your qualified to second guess his evaluation of QB’s..
take jake
April 12th, 2010
3:46 pm
yeah, 3 years in the program Florida QB Brantley was ‘Gatorade Player of the Year’, and all the UGA QB’s outgunned him. Pretty bad.
How2fish
April 12th, 2010
3:50 pm
Gatortime I was going to agree with you Scrimmage comment but was stuck with this thought..like your ideas on it ..who is a better D..the Gator’s 3rd string D or Charleston Southern’s 1st string D?
take jake
April 12th, 2010
3:50 pm
Florida must be crying today. Brantley’s a complete bust over the 3 games, and the new NFL defensive coach gives up 51 POINTS in one game. Not good on either front.
lopey lynn
April 12th, 2010
3:52 pm
I knew Brantley wasn’t good, that’s why he sat the bench for 3 years, but now I have the stats to prove it. He’s worse than any of the UGA QB’s, Florida will really struggle this year at QB. Going to be a long, long season.
JB
April 12th, 2010
3:52 pm
WE dawg fans, educated and all by the State University, realize we have work to do to catch the Gators. We started by firing the DC and most of his staff. It’s a start. The old guy like to sit back and read and react and be dictated to. I think these new guys will be doing the Dicking. Just a hunch. See you in Jacksonville. Damn, I hope ya’ll don’t cry again if we beat you. 2007 was embarrassing.
Gatortime
April 12th, 2010
3:53 pm
@how2fish- see that is where sense has to get in– NO ONE is comparing him as the second coming of Tebow- it is the system and he should step in and be just fine. And at the pace we continue to chalk up victories against UGA want be long before you are on the other side of that coin. And if you choose to wear bells then by all means please do “tinker” however I will choose to pass on that one!
lopey lynn
April 12th, 2010
3:56 pm
I was so focused on the poor QB play for Florida, that I forget about how bad their defense was.
Think of this. They have a new coordinator, the 3rd guy in 3 months. The other 2 quit.
this new guy, went up against a freshman QB with no game experience and gave up 3 td’s to him. Then he gave up ANOTHER 2 td’s to Brantley, who was averaging around 53% accuracy at that time form the 1st 2 scrimmage games. and then gave up 51 points on defense!!! That’s embrassing for a former NFL coordinator. No wonder he left the NFL for college.
JB
April 12th, 2010
3:58 pm
Until the Gators prove they can run the ball SEC style, they will be vulnerable. Yes, we know the spread works and Gators will be able to pass some, but You’ve got to able to run the ball, and that’s where they will miss Tebow.. He was the X factor. Will they have that this year. ?
GT BABY
April 12th, 2010
4:01 pm
What’s it gonna take for UGA players to stay out of jail?
How2fish
April 12th, 2010
4:01 pm
Gatortime like I said in the post I know he is a different type of QB..and I understand the system comment..my thought was can he win like Tebow ?? And just like Capt Hook listened for the clock ticking in that Croc I listen for the Gator bells so as to not get surprised ! And with respect my scaly friend I’m thinking your and the Gators time in the sun is passing. Bells or no bells we will see if I’m right in J’ville just as the Lord intended.
BMDPD
April 12th, 2010
4:01 pm
Fellow Dawg fans. The Gators have owned us. Let’s just shut up and see what happens. They have beat our tails considerably over the last 20 years. Shut up and show some class. At least wait until we be them more than 1 year in a row.
BMDPD
April 12th, 2010
4:02 pm
sorry beat vice be.
BMDPD
April 12th, 2010
4:04 pm
I promise I hate the Gators just as much as every dawg, but we have no room or reason to talk. In true dog fashion, we are the Gators B!tch.
Sven Ottke
April 12th, 2010
4:04 pm
When you have 3 qbs in the mix and you can’t make a decision, doesn’t that mean you really have zero qbs worth mentioning?
JB
April 12th, 2010
4:05 pm
GT BABY……………………Keeping them off the Tech campus learning new tricks from the criminals lurking around that Campus……….We’ve never had a guy get pulled over with dope in the trunk……and start the next Saturday…………..Hellooooooooooooooooo…….
bad brad
April 12th, 2010
4:05 pm
Gatortime,
I’m guessing we will be there. Wear your jorts, you’ll blend right in with the Gator crowd.
GT BABY
April 12th, 2010
4:08 pm
UGA ALL THE WAY- SO BEBE THOMAS WAS NT USED WHEN HE HAD 13OOYDS AND LIKE 12 TDS? F*CKING IDIOT
dogone
April 12th, 2010
4:09 pm
I was down on the dawgs last year for obvious reasons… This year though with a real defensive coordinator and a offensive line that is solid as a rock and deep. Plus finally getting rid of Red and putting in a real quarterback, even though he is a freshman… The Dawgs will be in the hunt big time for the East and maybe getting close to chomping on Bama…. Go Dawgs!!
How2fish
April 12th, 2010
4:09 pm
BMDPD I agree we should show the Gators some respect as they have proven on the field the better team in recent years…but not disagree or defend against some of the lunatic fringe of Gator Nation…I think not!
GT BABY
April 12th, 2010
4:10 pm
BRUCE MAC- HIS DAD WOULDNT LET HIM PLAY FOOTBALL, BUT YES, HE WOULD LOOK GOOD IN A TECH UNIFORM.
GT BABY
April 12th, 2010
4:13 pm
JB- MAYBE U SHOULD HAVE CHECKED HERSHY WALKERS TRUNK OF HIS BRAND NEW TRANS AM AS A FRESHMEN ( WINK, WINK) THAT UGA BOUGHT HIM. TYPICAL GEORGIA HAS TO BUY PLAYERS CARS FOR THEM TO WIN ANYTHING.
GT BABY
April 12th, 2010
4:14 pm
*FRESHMAN
take jake
April 12th, 2010
4:16 pm
If Urban Meyer wins a National Championship with John Brantley and with this new defensive coordinator who gave up 51 points in the Spring game, then I’ll believe the guy can coach on his own merit and didn’t get lucky (Tebow, Percy, Strong, etc.).
But since Meyer couldn’t win it last year with 22 starters back, Tebow, and Strong, I know that won’t happen.
lopey lynn
April 12th, 2010
4:29 pm
Will Meyer definately be back in the Fall? Why hasn’t he answered this questions yet? I think there’s a real good change after seeing that QB do so bad n the Spring, and his defense get tocrched for 51 in the Spring game, he’ll hang em’ up and quit again.
lope lynn
April 12th, 2010
4:29 pm
it’s a legit question. WHy so evasive? I don’t get it.
lopey lynn
April 12th, 2010
4:30 pm
time will tell whether he quits again.
take jake=lopey lynn=patrick the head case
April 12th, 2010
4:31 pm
You don’t get it because you are a freakin blowup doll kicked out of the marine corps head case Patrick.
Dawgforlife
April 12th, 2010
4:31 pm
dang, that was odd…well anyway…see kim, we got the idea of running every down from shoving down ya’ll’s throats last year at north avenue trade school field. and as far as losing two games to SEC just how many SEC schools do you play?…spin it any way you want…but, the best TECH team since ‘90 just lost to the worst Ga team in over a decade…at home,…and got the ball drove down their throats doing it…no way to salvage face there..it was an old time whoopin’…and the best part is your 4 best players are gone…three of them jumped off the burning ship with another year they could have played for the god of football Paul, send me your quarterbacks and I will make them runners, and send me your tailbacks and I will fatten them up, turn them into fullbacks, slow them down, and cost them millions in the draft, Johnson
lopey lynn
April 12th, 2010
4:31 pm
ever noticed how touchy people get on these blogs when you mention Urban Meyer has never won a Championship without Percy/Tebow/Strong?
Brock
April 12th, 2010
4:34 pm
Both Murray and Mett are redshirts right? So do you think once a starter is named, the other one will wait around for 4 more years to “possibly” get a shot at playing? Or hoping the starter gets hurt so he can play? Or do you think one of them will transfer? Or will this be the second coming of Greene/Shockly (sp?)
Any thoughts?
lopey lynn ever noticed how touchy people get on these blogs when you mention Urban Meyer has never won a Championship without Percy/Tebow/Strong?
April 12th, 2010
4:41 pm
Ever notice you are the only whacked out person that talks that crap?
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
4:45 pm
I’m a little mystified as to why some fans think Brantley had such a bad spring. In the last scrimmage he was 15 of 19 for 201 yds, 2 tds, 0 ints. And he is playing against the no. 1 Florida defense. The guy is more of a prototype pro qb than Tebow. You guys are sadly mistaken if you think Brantley is a bust. My prediction as a rival Bama fan is that this kid is gonna light it up. If you think otherwise its just wishful thinking.
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
4:48 pm
lopey lynn.
That’s like saying Vince Dooley never won a national title without Herschel Walker. Or Bill Bellichick never won a super bowl without tom brady. Meyer has been at florida for 5 years and those are the players he had. It is what it is.
Dawg 3/20
April 12th, 2010
4:48 pm
51 points on D in a scrimmage? Who cares. Newsflash – last year it was 52 points. How did the Gator D do on Defense last year? Oh yeah two teams scored more then 20 on them that’s it. LSU? 3 points. Georgia? 17 points. Tennessee? 13. Kentucky? 7. South Carolina? 14. FSU? 10.
termigator
April 12th, 2010
4:49 pm
Bama fan, the only people that does is escaped from the mental ward Patrick and all of the little names that he alias’s under. Your post is right on and most UGA fans know it and aren’t delusional like Patrick.
Ron Mexico
April 12th, 2010
4:52 pm
Speaking of being the gators bitch, who leads the series? Its Florida right? Oh not Florida, wow you would think with all the crap that spews from their mouths that UGA has never beaten them. Weird.
UGA class of 2014
April 12th, 2010
4:54 pm
Come on Dawg fans we have very little on the Gators right now, I mean we haven’t beatem them twice in a row since the 1988-1989 seasons……I wasn’t even born yet. Now that is pretty bad.
#1 hater
April 12th, 2010
4:55 pm
Ron Mexico, if Richt will just stay 9 more years we will tie the series.
GT BABY
April 12th, 2010
4:55 pm
lets face it…..UGA SUCKS!! 7-5 AND A TRIP TO THE INDEPENDENCE BOWL!
termigator
April 12th, 2010
4:57 pm
I wouldn’t say UGA sucks, they beat you in your own little house with your best RB,WR and defensive player and now their gone and you are really in trouble.
Bobby
April 12th, 2010
5:01 pm
We will take the wins while we are alive Mexico and don’t have to read about past wins in a book. Now go pop in that 1980 VHS highlight tape to go down memory lane, that is assuming you were even alive in 1980.
TUCK FECH
April 12th, 2010
5:36 pm
GT Baby….Try selling out your high school stadium and actually winning a Bowl game!
CDAWG
April 12th, 2010
5:45 pm
I was at the G-Day game and have read on here a few times that the Dawgs did not want to show too much so their opponents wouldn’t see anything. We are going to have to show something when the season starts sooooo Florida, Auburn, UT and the Nerds will get plenty of time to see what we have.
Whatever, I CANNOT wait until September.
we running backs ain't taking this $hit anymore
April 12th, 2010
5:45 pm
The question was, “what did we learn from spring practice? 1- The UGA de3fense must have been very weak on fundamentals, when a coach is installing a new defensive scheme and still must spend several days out of the thirteen practices allowed schooling his charges in basic tackling, backpedaling, and playing off blocks, then that D had to be extremely weak. 2- Geathers is a player, watch for him and Nick Williams. Vance Cuff and Smith can also ball some. 3- That O line will be dominating IF they stay healthy. 4- UGA is rich in TEs. 5. The QBs have a lot of work to do.
51
April 12th, 2010
5:46 pm
Look, Brantley completes 51% of his passes, and Florida’s defense gives up 51 points a game. Florida loves that 51.
CDAWG
April 12th, 2010
5:49 pm
Bobby, I was alive then and that was an AWESOME year. I was watching the game on TV when Buck Belue threw that pass to Lindsey Scott.
Vince Dooley did not put up with any crap.
51
April 12th, 2010
5:49 pm
We learned:
1) we have the best defense in the SEC (Florida and Bama both gave up over 50 points in their scrimmage game)
2) we have the best QB in the SEC
3) we have some great wr’s (durham, wooten, t. king, green0
4) we have the best offensive line
5) we have the best punter in the NCAA (won the Ray Guy award)
6) we have the best kicker (finalists for Lou Groza award)
we gonna win it all baby.
kevin
April 12th, 2010
5:49 pm
GTBABY is at again–got that caps lock pressed and spewing nonsense all over the place.
Funny to see all these Tech fans saying how much UGA sucks. Hilarious, since we have owned your arses 8 of the 9 last years. Also, UGA has been in 3 BCS bowls and won 2 of three, while the Jackets got beat by Iowa. Get serious, off this blog and enjoy the rest of your day building foam weapons and playing D&D
51
April 12th, 2010
5:49 pm
we also have the best running back.
Jbrantley
April 12th, 2010
6:02 pm
51 sounds like the points Im hanging on jawja in Jax
termigator
April 12th, 2010
6:03 pm
Patrick the blowup doll, you changing from words to number “51″. Now that is really original.
CHDawg
April 12th, 2010
6:15 pm
My thoughts on the QBs and GDay–Murray has incredible potential and talent! Very, very quick release, doesn’t telegraph, nice mobility and vision. His overthrows and int were mistakes, but he also had some laser-accurate throws. If he stays healthy and develops and has good protection, I think he could be a Heisman candidate down the road. Mett doesn’t have as quick of a release, but he shows great potential, too. We will be deep at QB down the road. I see CMR giving them both plenty of playing time next year until one pulls ahead. It is way too early to get excited over the depth chart. Remember what Butler looked like last Spring? He was terrible, and he ended up being great. CMR’s past practice has been to let two contenders compete on the field until one pulls away. Now, they need to move Gray to WR for some work at both positions, and then work in a bunch of end around throwing options designed just for him and his unique skills. He is clearly number 3, but he should be used a lot.
Maria
April 12th, 2010
6:30 pm
What we learned is that UGA players are still being arrested, and that the Dawgs are still not remotely good enough to play the top SEC teams like Florida.
The fans will be calling for Richt’s job by midseason, mark my words. Even a good bail bondsman won’t be able to save him.
51
April 12th, 2010
6:31 pm
Murray threw more intercpetions than touchdown’s, not acceptable, we must have accountability. .67 td to int ratio, just doesn’t get it on ball protection.
Mettenberger listened. 5 td’s, only 1 int. 5 to 1 td to int ratio, that will win the SEC and a National Championship, it’s higher than Bama or Florida did last year.
Giata
April 12th, 2010
6:35 pm
Dawg fans need to brace themselves for some serious beatdowns this year.
And it will be another long drive home from Jacksonville.
CHDawg
April 12th, 2010
6:38 pm
51- You have to look at their ability and not just the stats. To me, it wasn’t even close: Murray has Heisman talent. The quick release, strong arm and great vision are unique gifts. Seriously, I think he is going to be great. Mett could develop into that kind of talent, but I think he is a bit rougher around the edges. His height and strong arm are keys to his potential. Point is nobody knows until they are under fire over a several game period.
long ride home from columbia
April 12th, 2010
6:42 pm
what makes you really think this team will be SEC ready in week 2?
The loss of three senior defensive tackles –- Jeff Owens, Kade Weston and Atkins -– and the transition to the 3-4 defense combined to make the spring difficult on the D-line. Practices ended with a No. 1 unit of DeAngelo Tyson at nose, Abry Jones at left end and Demarcus Dobbs at right end. Of the three, only Dobbs has started a college game, and he admits the 3-4 is a different world for him.
SC was inside the 10 yd line and one play away from winning in Athens last year. Spurrier is gonna chew up that new defense and exploit the new scheme.
by season’s end, I think the dawgs will have the hang of it… but early on, fuggeddit
go chickens!
51
April 12th, 2010
6:45 pm
Potential doesn’t matter if you can’t produce. Mett outgunned Murray. I wanted all the QB’s t well, but fair is fair, and Mett won the QB dERBY OUTRIGHT, NOT EVEN CLOSE.
UGASlobberknocker
April 12th, 2010
6:47 pm
KimZs Package..Please, get back on the meds.
51
April 12th, 2010
6:48 pm
You can’t put this decision off until Sept, we need a #1 guy to get the most reps to get him ready. We had 3 scrimmages, may the best man, win, Mettenberger won, hands down, dominated.
51
April 12th, 2010
6:50 pm
Murray was good in accuracy because he threw a lot of short 2 yard passes, but below average in touchdowns, scoring, interceptions, yards per completed pass, and td to int ratio.
Hey Tim Tucker:
April 12th, 2010
6:53 pm
Tim,
Can you put up the stats from all 3 QB’s and take a poll or survey as to who should be the #1 on the blog? No commentary, just their stats, just help our Coach make that decision a little?
col fot
April 12th, 2010
7:02 pm
GT BABY, now get on your knees!!!
THUGA in Florida
April 12th, 2010
7:03 pm
What scares me most are the Ref’s? Remember the Arkansas Game Gaytor Fans? Remember the personal foul call on a third down conversion where Spikes Helmet got knocked off and yet they called a penalty on UGA? Pure F’in Luck!!! A Pitiful Media Love affair with Tebow and Urban(Pu$$y A$$) Meyer!! Yes….we have out-an-out been beat a couple of times over the last ten or twenty years. But this is UGA my friends, more pros in the NFL, way more tradition(Florida has the tradition of N.C. State) until all the recent Butt-F’in Media Love Fest. Shamelessly it’s All RIGGED!! I’ve never seen more bad calls and non-calls since NBC contracted with Notre Dame. GEORGIA is and always will be the Greatest State in the World of Sports.
ed
April 12th, 2010
7:05 pm
got this from blogs.onlineathens.com
Here are the statistics from all three spring scrimmages (including G-Day):
Aaron Murray 33 of 56 (58.9 percent) for 380 yards with 2 TD passes and 3 INTs
Zach Mettenberger 23 of 36 (63.9 percent) for 433 yards with 5 TD passes and 1 INT
Logan Gray 23 of 42 for (54.8 percent) for 280 yards with 2 TD passes and 1 INT
JB
April 12th, 2010
7:06 pm
Funny how people on here are telling us what WILL happen next year….. Throw out a stock tip or two know it all’s.
CHDawg
April 12th, 2010
7:06 pm
51- if we had used that logic, Butler would not have kicked last year! Spring is for practice, learning and development, in addition to evaluation. We won’t know until next year. You have to look at their talent, and even then you have to see how they develop. Mett could end up being the man, but doing well in a scrimmage or two, and against the second string only, doesn’t mean he is ready to be crowned. As to your thought that they have to pick one now for reps: I think Richt’s record shows he knows how to develop QBs. I wouldn’t worry about that. Murray is trying to speed up his release to Pro standards. Obviously, he’s been watching Brees and trying to speed up his game. His release is already extremely fast, and he will have to make some mistakes to perfect the speed up. But, I will say this, Murray’s potential is better than any QB I have seen in quite a while–I believe he will be a great QB. Mett may become one, too. I’m not certainly not badmouthing him.
51
April 12th, 2010
7:17 pm
can’t get over Murray’s lousy td-to-int ratio, completely abysmal. 3 int’s, 2 td’s. bad judgment. loving mett’s 5 to 1 td to int ratio.
If Mett falters against S Carolina or Ark, then put Murray back in and let them battle it out. But Mett won the chance.
CHDawg
April 12th, 2010
7:22 pm
One other point to add: remember that if was all about performance and stats, Tebow would go number one in the draft. The scouts and teams look at release speed, telegraphing, vision, etc. (For all of you Gator fans, I like him and I am rooting for him, but he does have big issues he will have to overcome.) Murray points and shoots almost instantly. When he gets comfortable at this level, he will pick defenses to pieces. Incidentally, that was what one of the recruiting services said about him two years ago–he will pick a zone apart. His height may be a problem. To be honest, he really reminds me of Charlie Ward. He is missing a little bit of the mobility.
CHDawg
April 12th, 2010
7:43 pm
Columbia,
The whole point behind the screening that the UGA coaches did Saturday was to keep Steve in the dark. Grantham is used to stopping offenses that consistently win at the NFL level, something the Ball Coach, as great as he is, couldn’t do. I wouldn’t sell the Dawgs short. Spurrier may pull it off this year, but Grantham knows what he is doing, imo. They didn’t show a lot of their stuff, and that was obvious to anyone who knows what is going on…they won’t against UL Lafayette either. One of the other posters is right about FL and Auburn, they will see what the Dawgs have in earlier games next year. The GDay screening was for SC and ARK, imho.
kevin
April 12th, 2010
7:49 pm
UGA beat SC with a more inexperienced offense and a Willie Martinez style defense last year. While it may take time to perfect, Grantham will have these guys still playing better than Martinez did last year. And SC also lost Eric Norwood–the best defensive player they’ve had since John Abraham. It will likely be a close game–always is. But this nonsense about Spurrier figuring it out…he hasn’t figured it out since leaving FL:
trey
April 12th, 2010
7:53 pm
BOO BOO is the QB coach. Do people SERIOUSLY wonder why neither QB has developed sufficiently to break away from the pack? All 3 looked like right out of HS QBs. BOO BOO can’t coach QBs any better than he call call plays.
Remind me again how many phone calls BOO BOO has gotten so far offering him a job? The only one I know where he was even considered was the HIGH SCHOOL job in Valdosta and I don’t think that was ever even officially offered. Imagine that…
Better hope the OL and DL are good and you better hope that Mett or Murray’s talent will give them the ability to exceed (Gray isn’t going to make it as a QB unless CMR does that stupid a* dedication to the QB who’s been there the longest like he did with noodle arm) because BOO BOO will not develop either of these QBs. The QB position is going to be our weakness. And it’s going to be an ugly weakness unless, again, one of the QBs has strong enough talent to just propel himself through the season on his own.
kevin
April 12th, 2010
8:01 pm
Trey,
Seems pretty difficult (speculative at best) to know to what extent Bobo, Richt and the player himself have in developing skill. Presumably they all try and some do better than others. That said, Bobo was the QB coach for David Greene (who won 42 games–more than any other college football QB in history) as well as Matthew Stafford. So, given those 2, not to mention Shockley, and Bobo’s being the QB coach, seems far fetched to say he can’t develop QBs. That said, I will grant you that at OC, Bobo’s playing calling has at times been pretty terrible.
CHDawg
April 12th, 2010
8:02 pm
Trey,
1-Richt is taking an active role with this bunch. 2- Murray and Mett have both improved and developed drastically since last year’s game. They could be doing it themselves, but they both show tremendous promise already. Maybe Bobo knows what he is doing a little bit? Murray has obviously been working on his release. I was out of town and my wife DVRd it for me. I looked at some of the throws a couple of times and in slow mo–Murray is the real deal, imo. Mett shows great potential, too. They didn’t use the running game at all on Sat. I agree with you that Gray needs to be used as a WR who can throw off of reverses and throw overs, and that the key is the O and D line. If we end up with great lines, I think we make a run at the NC this year!
Jimmy
April 12th, 2010
8:21 pm
This QB battle is going to be interesting, especially if Mett continues his sharp play in summer practices. If Mett is named the starter but Murray has to start the first game because of Mett’s suspension. What do you do in game 2 at SC?? I don’t care how good Mett is, I don’t want him starting for the first time at the chickens. I would guess you start Murray and give Mett a few snaps, getting him ready for the third game at home against a weak team defensively in Arkansas??
Yall should check out ‘Herschel Talker’s’ “G Day Game 2010″ highlights on Youtube. I’m not sure if it’s the same Talker who frequents these blogs so much. It’s set to “Kickstart my heart” by Motley Crew. It’s well put together. And you can never go wrong w/a Crew song. haha
Jimmy
April 12th, 2010
8:25 pm
On that same YouTube hightlight is a link from a ‘BamaTony73′ named “Pittsburgh Steelers(Girls) Represnting.” All I could say to that is Oh My God!
Michael
April 12th, 2010
8:32 pm
Trey,
First your comment about Bobo is just dumb, His track record says he is a pretty good QB coach so i dont know why your hating on him for that and second with the running back tandem they have returning next year the QB will not be called on to dominate games like Stafford did a lot his last year with the running backs taking pressure of Mett/Murray(Im assuming gray is out of it) they’ll develop in time
Neda
April 12th, 2010
8:34 pm
By game day, some of the UGA quarterbacks will be serving time for a felony or at least a serious misdemeanor. Count on it.
Then clean up your act, Coach Richt. Start recruiting players with some intelligence and integrity.
Delusional Dawg
April 12th, 2010
8:36 pm
My only concern in watching the Spring Game was seeing how Mettenberger sliced and diced Grantham’s NFL quality defense and how the Browns are probably gonna sweep in and offer Berger a $42 mil contract and he won’t even bother coming back in the fall. Plus, I already have heard that the kid is working a sponsorship deal with Bacardi on the side…
Neda
April 12th, 2010
8:36 pm
If this upsets you Dawg fans, start bugging Richt to recruit student-athletes instead of illiterate thugs.
Michael
April 12th, 2010
8:37 pm
Neda,
I’m getting tired of all of these felony/crime thing everyone always puts on Ga, yeah they have ppl get arrested for drinking fairly often but have you been to Athens? And do you seriously think that doesn’t happen to other teams? Well it does they just dont talk about it as much because Ga is a competitive team year in and year out and they love getting down on teams like that. Same thing with Urban Meyer and the reporter thing, granted I despise Fl, but that was taken way out of proportion he was a little over the top but he was just backing up one of his players, Journalists love writing about Big name schools when anything happens at all, Bottom Line
CHDawg
April 12th, 2010
8:46 pm
Neda,
Since you brought it up and cast the first stone, answer honestly: did you ever drink beer as an underaged teen? Now answer honestly, because otherwise you would be a liar.
Deputy Dawg
April 12th, 2010
8:47 pm
I played football in high school so I know a thing or too about football. From what I seen at the G Day game we have a lot to be worried about this season. We are to thin at many positions and don’t forget loosing Derrick Rogers to Tennessee will really hurt us. I think we will go about 6 -6 and end up back in Shreeveport. But I think after 2011 things will get a lot better and we will win the national championship. I played football for 3 years in high school and now what I am talking about hear.
Debose
April 12th, 2010
9:00 pm
51 from the Gator D in 2010? 52 from the Gator D in 2009.
2009 Gator D – 18 Touchdowns allowed, 12.4 average points allowed per game, 174 total points allowed
2009 UGA G Day – Red 13 Black 3 = 16 points!!!!
2009 UGA D – 41 TDs allowed, 25.9 average points allowed, 337 points allowed
What happened???
ed
April 12th, 2010
9:06 pm
these people saying Murray has the most upside, look here.
according to scout.com, Mettenberger has
“the most upside of any QB in his class”
http://georgia.scout.com/a.z?s=135&p=8&c=1&nid=3230834
Sid
April 12th, 2010
9:32 pm
Dawgs have 3 QB’s either one of whom could start.So, we have some depth.With our OL and if defense improves,we will contend for the SEC East-write it down !!!!!
kevin
April 12th, 2010
9:40 pm
Neda,
Nearly every program in the SEC has players who do not behave themselves properly off-field. To single UGA reeks of bias. That said, Mett’s off-the-field troubles are not troubles at all. He got caught drinking underage–who the hell cares. As pointed at by CHDawg, who didn’t? And, if you didn’t I think there would be more cause to think something was wrong.
Mett had the strongest arm–no question. Though, Murray has the quickest release, and despite not having the best numbers, its early. Murray is more mobile and Mett will be out for game 1. Split reps between Murray and Mett and if Murray performs in game 1, you have to go with him. Though, if Mett appears the better QB in practice and Murray falters, give the ball the Mett.
mgdawg
April 12th, 2010
9:46 pm
The defense did what I wanted, the coverage was good all day long and the tackling was better then it has been in years.
Saying that the offense left something to be desired. I expected a high scoring game since the offense only lost one starter, even if it was the qb. While the defense lost many key pieces and is still installing a new system. Although I see competition as a good thing, splitting the qb reps up between three players means that the starter won’t get as many reps. This could mean that the qb’s won’t have as good of a rhythm of the offense and may be the cause of the poor performance during g day. Might be nice to see logan gray step down so that the reps will only be cut in half.
Big D Dawg
April 12th, 2010
9:53 pm
deputy dawg — there’s one thing you can’t do and that is spell. Shreeveport? is Shreveport, loosing? is losing, now what is know what. to thin is too thin…. number 2, SEC doesn’t go to Shreveport in 2010, it is now the Gator Bowl tie in.
you must not be a UGA fan or an SEC fan
kevin
April 12th, 2010
9:55 pm
mgdawg,
I totally agree on leaving this a 2-man race between Mett and Murray. Gray is solid at QB, but if he were good enough, he would have beaten out a thoroughly mediocre Joe Cox last year. Though, Cox had his good moments–just made some really bad decisions. Nonetheless, Gray could make a great possession receiver. Move Gray to WR and make it 2 man race.
AltamahaDawg
April 12th, 2010
10:05 pm
The coverage was good all day? It looked to me that if any QB threw it accurately, it was there all day long. Will be interesting to watch the replay, but on first blush, I didnt see too many pass breakups. Good tackling though.
That being said I really don’t put any stock in what we saw from the defense in the game. I doubt they were doing anything but intentionally running everything vanilla to test and evaluate players, and not much figuring out how to foil the play. I think they will be more fun to watch, but Grantham’s group is going to give up a ton of yards this year early. Less point for a variety of reasons though.
The BEST thing I saw all day was when we needed 2 yard, we ran the ball and got the 2 yards. Thats a major improvement over last year.
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
10:12 pm
51,
I was shocked to learn from you that Georgia has not only the best qb in the sec but also the best running back in the sec according to you.
What I’m curious about is that which of your 3 qbs is already the best qb in the sec since there isn’t even a starter and it seems dawg fans are evenly split as to whether it will be mett or murray? I’m sure McElroy, Ryan Mallett, Stephen Garcia, Brantley, and others will be surprised to know who this qb is that’s better than them without ever having played a single down of college football.
Also since you have the best running back in the sec which of the 2 running backs is the one that’s better than Mark Ingram who ran for 1658 yards and won something called a Heisman. I can only logically assume that whatever georgia running back you refer to as being the best in the sec that he had 17 or more yards and won a trophy bigger than the Heisman. He must have won the all universe player award.
Last, its nice to see that according to you UGA has the best defense in the sec based on spring games. Never mind that Florida and Bama both ranked in the top 3 in defense each of the last 2 years. Never mind that Georgia is implementing an entirely new 3-4 scheme to its players. I’m glad to see that you can determine just how good a defense is based upon some scrimmage practices as opposed to on the field results of the last couple years. You are an absolute genius. I think you should have your own blog.
Big L
April 12th, 2010
10:19 pm
I remember Murray from last year and he lloked great. I just assumed he had a strait line to the job. But Metts is a stud and he is gaining confidence. After his first pass went for bout thirty yards, he ran down the field and pointed at his muscle. I lile it. Not to mention that it would be nice to have a Ga QB who has the team in his heart. Someone who just loves the school and team. Dawgs are gonna be great.
kevin
April 12th, 2010
10:19 pm
Bama Fan/ 51,
Every single point BamaFan makes is valid. Ealey will kill it this year, but Ingram is the defending Heisman Trophy winner, the QB situation is still up in the air and the D is coming along it seems, but come on. My only guess is that 51 is one of these clever (i.e. not-so-clever) GT fans that poses as a UGA fan in order to make them look stupid. Otherwise, I appreciate your enthusiasm despite it being fully unsubstantiated.
Eat and Tweet
April 12th, 2010
10:22 pm
UGA is gonna miss that big blob Jeff Owens. QB is the Z man II hands down. These coach’s are clowns since they have had these guys in the system for year and cant figure out who is the # 1 QB.
Big L
April 12th, 2010
10:22 pm
Hey Bama fan. It’s called sarcasm, pull the stick out of your butt. I am a freak of a Dawg fan, but even I know better. Don’t believe that guy honestly meant it.
Eat and Tweet
April 12th, 2010
10:25 pm
The #1 QB is the Z man II. If the coaches cant figure this out by now they are nothing but a bunch of clowns. UGA is gonna miss that blob Jeff Owens on D.
Eat and Tweet
April 12th, 2010
10:25 pm
instant replay !!!!
Chef BOY AR DEE
April 12th, 2010
10:30 pm
Fans just don’t know what they are talking about in deciding who is the best QB ???? I guess we didn’t know that Willie sucked huh? So far the appetizers tastes good
Big ole Al Sharpton
April 12th, 2010
10:38 pm
Clearly the best QB’s for UGA are Quincy and DJ.
boo boo bing
April 12th, 2010
10:52 pm
RB:
Ealey & King the best backfield in the nation, averaging 240+ a game in the last 5 games. Top in NCAA. Branden Smith over 12 yards a carry, the dude was ranked #2 athlete out of High School, he can fly. Carlton Thomas is fast too.
WR:
WR AJ Green is the best in the country. T. King and Wooten both average over 18+ a catch. Durham has been a beast this Spring too. 6′ 5” Marlon Brown ranked #2 WR out of High School.
TE:
Charles, Aaron, and Lynch, best TE’s in nation averaging over 15+ a catch.
O-Line:
All back and healthy, 2 or 3 deep at every position. Getting RB’s 240+ a game in last 5 games, only gave up 10 sacks in 2009.
QB’s:
3 Elite 11 QB’s who all averaged 55% or better in the Spring.
Defense:
Grantham helped the above to 7 points against the 1st team defense.
Kicking Game:
Punter won award for nation’s best punter
Field goal kicker only missed 3 field goals, hit 4 out of 5 from over 50 yards.
mettenberger fan
April 12th, 2010
11:02 pm
My dream was to come out of Spring with a QB who was 60%+ accurate and had a 4+ td-to-int ratio.
Zach Mettenberger finished the 3 scrimmages with a 64% completion rate and a 5-to-1 td to int ratio.
I am now a fan.
very impressed.
Logan by the way came very close at 55% completion rate, and 3 to 1 td to int ratio.
RED DOG 77
April 12th, 2010
11:05 pm
Someone mentioned Dontavious Jackson could prove to have a break-out year in 2010, I couldn’t agree more, kid can flat-out tote the tater………I’m not one of those Caleb King haters, I believe Caleb will have an outstanding year himself. And what more can you say about Washaun Ealey? The kid is a beast, and don’t laugh, Washaun could easily be in the Heisman race given we will be breaking in a new QB, thus running the dog poop out of the ball…………….On the defensive side of the ball is where I think we will surprise. While coach Todd Grantham would love to have ” his” players [ taller corners.....bigger LBs] he has all the talent he needs to mold this edition of the Georgia Bulldogs into true champions ! Grantham has already started a fire in Athens that seems to have inspired not only the defense but the offense as well………The chemistry seems to be there. The schedule is more forgiving from past ones, tons of talent, two really great QBs [Richt] will find his man ! the O line could easily be one of the best in the country…………No way UGA doesn’t have a great 2010……..I’m pumped………can’t wait for some head-crackin football come September…………DOG STYLE !!!…………..GO DOGS !!! GATA !!! SIC’ ‘EM……..WOOF…….WOOF……..WOOF……..WOOF !!!!
mettenberger fan
April 12th, 2010
11:05 pm
Just to compare:
Zach Mettenberger:
5.0 td to int ratio
64% accuracy
John Brantley:
2.5 td to int ratio
58% accuracy
Logan Gray:
3.0 td to int ratio
55% accuracy
AltamahaDawg
April 12th, 2010
11:07 pm
Wow, so now the bama fans are so inthrawled in the Georgia blogs, they can’t even allow sarcarsic banter between the Dawg fans. You would never know those guys had anything football to talk about over there.
mettenberger fan
April 12th, 2010
11:09 pm
Let’s compare Mett’s performance with Brantley, the QB of the Natl Champs:
Mett- 5 to 1 td to int ratio
McElroy lasy year: 4.25 td to int ratio
Mett- 64% completion
McElroy- 61%
This is great news and a really big deal folks considering last year Joe Cox was around a 1.38 td to int ratio and 56% accuracy.
kevin
April 12th, 2010
11:13 pm
Too much weight is being placed on spring game stats. More telling are fundamentals which Murray exhibits with the most consistency. Right now, if Mett had not gotten into trouble, he’d be my guy, but he’s got into trouble. That said, Murray, despite lesser numbers should be the starter and as I mentioned prior, if the remainder of practice deems Mett the starter in game 2 and Murray has nothing less than a stellar performance, give the ball to Mett.
kevin
April 12th, 2010
11:17 pm
I would rather downplay Ealey and King and let them shine than over hype them. Though, I hear all the fans…they will be a force to be reckoned with this fall. I don’t know if they will match Ingram and co., but they will be close–in an offense who likely will throw the ball slightly more than their Bama counterparts.
AltamahaDawg
April 12th, 2010
11:17 pm
FWIW, I do think Mett getting to play often and early with the second team was a better deal for him. Not having to sit and wait, and then feel the pressure of coming in with the first team and only so many series left in the game to try to prove something. I’m not saying that was unfair to Murray at all. If he wants to be the starter, that’s the least of pressure he is going to be under. I’m just saying that with Mett being the subordinate story, it seemed to be a better situation for him to be able to exceed expectations.
AltamahaDawg
April 12th, 2010
11:23 pm
Opps sorry guys, I said he exceeded expectation, but of cource not everybody. BuLLdawg, as we all know was hollering for Mettenberger to start the season and play every down last year.
mettenberger fan
April 12th, 2010
11:23 pm
I am not saying the competition is over. Not at all. I am saying Mettenberger won the Spring and is #1 in development right now. If Mettenberger screws up against South Carolina and Arkansas, the guy who works the hardest behind him and performs the best in the scrimmages coming up, deserves a shot.
Fundamentals that matter are: be accurate, score and protect the ball. Mett understands when to take a risk, and when not to. He just gets it. Logan gets it pretty good to. Murray just doesn’t get that part of it right now. Mett’s the best in development right now, at this point in time. Murray is not efficeint wiht his passing game, not enough scoring, and too much risk and interceptions.
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
11:28 pm
mett fan,
Seems already that Mett is the class of the conference. His scrimmage stats against the 2nd team Georgia defense are vastly superior to McElroy who has seen defenses like Florida and Texas, LSU, as well as 7 other defenses of teams that went bowling. Matter of fact lets just annoint him 2010 all-american. How’s that for sarcasm dawg fans?
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
11:30 pm
Mett rules. I saw that bad azz screen pass he threw. I also saw that pass he threw that got past the 2nd string white walk on defensive back during that pressure packed game. Uh, I meant scrimmage.
boo boo bing
April 12th, 2010
11:31 pm
Ingram averaged 6.0 ypc in his soph year to Ealey’s 5.7 fresh year, but it was Ealey’s freshman year. If you look at Ingram’s freshman year, Ingram averaged 5.0 ypc, and Ealey 5.7 ypc, so Ealey is ahead of the curve of where Ingram was by about 15-20%+.
I am not going to downplay Ealey & King. We have the best, we proved it over the last 5 games at 240+ a game. We’re the best in the SEC right now at running the ball at 240+ a game if you view the trend of the last 5 games. I want our competition to come and try and stop us if they don’t like it. Then we’ll torch them to AJ, Wooten, Durham, and King and Charles and Aaron and Lynch. Telling you, not gonna be able to stop this offense for a few years. The train is rolling.
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
11:33 pm
If I remember correctly John brantley was something crazy like 19 of 22 during Florida’s blue and orange final scrimmage last year. Since spring scrimmages against the 2nd team defense are such an accurate barometer of future success I’ve decided to retroactively award John Brantley as a 2009 all american qb.
boo boo bing
April 12th, 2010
11:39 pm
Mettenberger’s stats blow away McElroy’s stats this Spring
McElroy is at 63% completion, but a 1.0 td to int ratio (2 td’s/2 int’s)
Mettenberger at 64% and a 5 to 1 td to int ratio
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
11:41 pm
boo boo bing,
Liars make stats and stats make liars. Lets see. Over the last 5 games Georgia’s duo was tops in rushing. Why only pick the last 5 games? Ah, now I see why you pick only the last 5 games.
Tennessee Tech division 2 team
Auburn (pretty good defense)
Kentucky- since when have the mildcats had a tough defense?
Georgia Tech- Good offense but defense? Are you kidding me?
Texas A&M in the shreveport bowl- You can’t possibly bragg about running the ball on A&M which was 6-6 and terrible against the run all year.
Alabama’s last 5,
Miss. state- Usually fields decent defenses. Offense is their problem
Tenn-Chattanooga- Go ahead and laugh just like I laughed about Tenn Tech
AU- We both played em
Florida in the sec- Fla. was 1st or 2nd in total defense when we played them. Nuff said
Texas- Another 13-0 undefeated team with a defense that was top 5 probably or definitely at least top 10. Like Florida, Definitely tougher to run against than Tech and texas a& m
Now lets compare the tandem of Ingram and Richardson 2400+ yards vs 1400 yard for Ealey and King. Almost 1,000 yard difference. Nuff said. Now kindly STFU
boo boo bing
April 12th, 2010
11:42 pm
Brantley’s confidence was higher last year, I think benching him for 3 years killed his confidence, that’s why his numbers have dropped so poorly.
Mett’s stats include 1st and 2nd team defenses. So does Murray and Logan’s. Makes no difference, Mett destroyed whichever defense he went up against.
boo boo bing
April 12th, 2010
11:44 pm
Ealey and King didn’t play much in the first few games, pretty sure Ingram did.
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
11:45 pm
BOO BOO BING,
Watch out. AJ McCarron’s stats blow away all of them. 21 of 28 for 229 yards in the last scrimmage with 3 tds and 0 ints. Matter of fact he hasn’t thrown an int yet in any scrimmage to my knowledge. Boo yaaaah!
And for that matter 5 star qb recruit Phillip Sims enrolled early and in his one scrimmage was 15 of 19 with 1 td 0 ints. If you want to make spring the end all be all barometer of future qb success then I got news for you. The news is that McCarron blows away anything UGA has. Plain and simple and the facts back it up. Phillip Sims is also obviously better than anything you got going 15 out of 19 for a td in his first and only scrimmage. Maybe we can lend him out to you!
boo boo bing
April 12th, 2010
11:47 pm
UGA averaged 247 a game rushing in the last 3 games, Bama and Florida 192. We are the best right now if you look at the trend. Come and knock us down if you don’t like it.
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
11:48 pm
boo boo bing,
Brantley was benched for only 2 years. He is in his jr season. Ingram missed some time with injury and he also sat out several second halfs. He also split time not only with the beast trent richardson who is better than both of your rbs but he also split time with a 3rd tailback roy upchurch. For that matter Upchurch was vastly superior to ealey or king but was buried behind those 2 beasts Ingram and richardson.
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
11:51 pm
boo boo bing,
The problem with your “trend” is that you played 3 bad defenses at the end of the season while we were smashing heads with Auburn, then Florida which was no. 1 in defense, and then 13-0 Texas which had a pretty dang good defense in its own right. Anybody can pick a 3 game point in the season that makes them look good or bad relative to others. Its silly.
boo boo bing
April 12th, 2010
11:51 pm
AJ’s stats are only based on 2 games, Mettenberger’s are based on 3 games, so get back to me after the 4rd scrimmage, and we’ll see who’s on top there.
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
11:53 pm
boo boo bing,
1400+ yard for Ingram and Richardson vs 1400 yards for Ealey and King. 1,000 yard difference, a Heisman trophy to boot, and yet there are still people like you drinking kool aid and thinking your wealey and king are in the same category as Ingram and Richardson. You can’t possibly be serious.
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
11:54 pm
Excuse me thats 2400+ yards for Ingram and Richardson not 1400. 1400 is a number for losers.
boo boo bing
April 12th, 2010
11:56 pm
247 yards a game vs. 192 yards a game, if you don’t like it, come and knock us down.
boo boo bing
April 12th, 2010
11:57 pm
good to see all those Bama fans now starting to vist the Georgia blog.
Don’t blame em. They know who their competition is.
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
11:58 pm
Actually AJ went 17 of 30 in the second scrimage with another 3 tds and 0 picks and 230 yds. 1st scrimmage 21 of 28 for 229 yards 3 tds, 0 picks.
38 of 58 through 2 scrimmages for 444 yds, 6 tds, 0 ints.
Fact of the matter is that his stats blow away mett or murray. He owns your guys in head to head comparisons
Bama fan
April 12th, 2010
11:59 pm
2400 yards vs 1400 yards over the duration of an entire season not just 3 measley games against mediocre defenses. Oh, and a heisman also. if you don’t like it come and knock us down.
Bama fan
April 13th, 2010
12:02 am
AJ McCarron 65% completion 6 tds and 0 ints
Mettenberger 64% completion 5 tds and 1 int.
head to head AJ OWNS mettenberger. Just the facts sir!
boo boo bing
April 13th, 2010
12:02 am
If the Spring games don’t mean anything, why are you on a blog discussing them?
Bama fan
April 13th, 2010
12:05 am
boo boo bing,
I just got to try and help you and bring you back to to earth and out of your state of delusion of which you guys spend a lot of time being delusional. I wish we could meet you and inflict another blackout beating on you but I don’t think you’ll get past Florida to even get into the seccg. I’ll be pulling for you guys though. I would love to get a piece of that dawg arse and tear it to pieces all over again just like on blackout night.
boo boo bing
April 13th, 2010
12:06 am
like I said, once AJ plays 3 spring games, come back and talk about his stats. Mettenberger has played 3, nt 2 like your boy AJ.
true, the 1st 7 games, you guys rushed better, the last 5 we did, The trend is Georgia, and if you don’t like us outrushing you by 50 yards a game, try and knock us down.
Bama fan
April 13th, 2010
12:06 am
boo boo bing,
I’m just helping you dude. Helping you realize the fallacy of your thinking. You need some help with your statistical analysis and your critical thinking skills. I’m just trying to help you out pardner.
Bama fan
April 13th, 2010
12:08 am
boo boo bing,
The trend is that you played some really bad defenses down the stretch while we played powerhouse defenses in our last games such as 12-0 Florida no. 1 in total D at the time and 13-0 Texas which had a top tier defense also. You guys racked up good rushing stats against mediocre defenses. Try running the ball against Florida and Texas. Oh, wait. You did try running the ball against Florida. How did that work out for you?
boo boo bing
April 13th, 2010
12:09 am
what’s up with McElroy this Spring? Why is Mettenberger outplaying him?
Denver Dog
April 13th, 2010
12:13 am
My predictions for the fall, offense well be not as good as expected, defense will be a lot better than expected, and we will have our best special teams since 1980. For the dogs to be successful, they must have long time consuming drives. The defense will be good but young, and will need to spend less time on the field than we have shown of late.
boo boo bing
April 13th, 2010
12:14 am
Last time I checked, Richt’s record against Alabama is 3-1, who owns who. Just trying to help you out a little there, you don’t seem to understand things very well. 3 wins, 1 loss, get it?
boo boo bing
April 13th, 2010
12:15 am
dude, Grantham TRAINED your defense every summer and your coach TRIED to hire him. That’s why your defense is good, the master taught you well.
Delusional Dawg
April 13th, 2010
12:16 am
Well, ok ok Berger Boy might not be able to “out throw” Brantley but we sure know he can “throw a few down” better than Brantley!
Bama fan
April 13th, 2010
12:16 am
Last time I checked Bama won 4 of the last 7 against Georgia and is 36-25 against the dawgs over all. Glad to see Richt was able to get those 3 wins against probation and scholarshiped reduced Bama teams from 2002-2007. Beating a Bama team that is at full strength in scholarship numbers instead of playing with 21 fewer players is a little more difficult as richt found out on blackout night.
Bama fan
April 13th, 2010
12:20 am
boo boo bing,
Not sure what manner of delusional world you live in. Richt went after Kirby Smart 1st, then Muschamp, then 2 other guys said they weren’t interested. Grantham was the 5th freaking choice. Good lord didn’t you freaking know that? His defenses at Cleveland were 30th in the 2 years he was there. He was fired and when you picked him up from Dallas he wasn’t even a dang coordinator. He was just a position coach. good grief. Unbelievable how you try to revise history.
Bama fan
April 13th, 2010
12:21 am
The “master” Tood Grantham was 30th out of 32 teams as a defensive coordinator. No wonder he got fired and was just working as a position coach. Some “master’ huh.
boo boo bing
April 13th, 2010
12:23 am
Why did your Coach bring Grantham in each summer to teach his defense and why did he offer him a job running his own defense?
boo boo bing
April 13th, 2010
12:28 am
dude, you’re going around in circles, here’s all I’m saying:
1) Georgia is #1 in rushing lately at 247 a game over the last 5 game sof the season, Bama and Florida are both at 192 a game, the trends are trending Georgia.
2) Richt is 3-1 against Bama
3) Our defensive coach taught you what you know, so your success on defense proves what a great teacher Grantham is
4) Mettenberger has played better than McElroy so far this Spring.
I am flattered Bama fans are swarming over to the Georgia site. Have a great night Bama fans, I’ll let you guys continue to talk in circles.
Delusional Dawg
April 13th, 2010
12:29 am
You know, after very carefully anal-izing and disecting all of these various Spring stats and then putting them into the large Cadron Particle Collider, I have determined that this UGA team to be the greatest in modern football history. Wait a second…think I might just try to load some actual real game stats in there…see what happens…wait a second…ok…give it a minute, just went on spin cycle… almost there…Ah, never mind…will get back with you later…
Dawgforlife
April 13th, 2010
12:33 am
Bama Fan…I will be the first to admit bama has a great tradition and did give Geaogia and old fashioned beating in the “blackout” game; however, don’t sleep on the dawgs this year…if we get good QB play, we have 10 starters returning on offense. There is a reason Saban wanted Grantham. Lastly, and this is not a slam I truly mean it. I am glad bama is at full strength with good players and Saban. It makes for a much more interesting and competitive SEC; but, I hope those probations don’t come back. Saban is not above bending the rules. Also, I hope his wonderlust doesn’t return. All in all, I hope you guys have a great season, minus that SEC title game against the Dawgs of course…
Delusional Dawg
April 13th, 2010
12:39 am
Bama fan…do you realize that you are actually having a conversation with someone who calls themselves “boo boo bing”? Have you looked yourself in the mirror lately or at least consulted an interventional psychologist??
BuLLdawg
April 13th, 2010
12:42 am
Tim, that is not what I saw at all.
The OL gave up SACKS all game long. The OL failed to establish the run, as well.
CTG is not intense; he is a coach who will not put up with the crap going on in Athens the last 4 years both off the field and on it. He kicked his player out of the game. It would have been offsetting 15-yard penalties because Washaun Ealey decided to be thrown out of the game, just after Nick Williams was.
We have a far better defense this year because the guys we graduated went 10-10 vs SEC East teams. You don’t miss players who don’t get the job done. Instead, you are glad you are replacing them, and of course in the Fall we get a lot more help for the Defense. Nothing for the offense, but lots for the Defense.
You are correct that Washaun Ealey got only 2 starts, and not even the last 2 games. Nevertheless, Caleb King needs to have a proper surgery of his knee injured in high school. Let the guy go 4 years now into his career here this season, and still the high school surgery is causing him issues ALL THE TIME.
There is nothing fluid about the QB debate. Zach Mettenberger out-performed Aaron Murray in all 3 scrimmages in a row. If you cannot see that he is going to be drafted in the NFL Draft, that is your problem Tim. You have gushed about little average speed poor arm poor decision-making no experience lining up under Center Aaron Murray and now that he clearly is not # 1, you hang on to it’s still fluid. Read that to mean that what you said about Aaron Murray, has not materialized as I said it would not. I still think his arm is sore, and all the sacks prove I am also correct about his lack of speed.
So, basically I do not agree with ANY of your observations of the G-Day Game at all.
As to fellow UGA fans who see fit to say Florida doesn’t have a QB, excuse me, John Brantley is a proven performer, seasoned and ready to take over. Something we have failed to do in 2006, 2009 and now in 2010. I know that Urban Meyer cannot coach with his health as he proves daily, but Coach Richt is in a ton of hot water and picking the wrong QB to finally try to get ready, and not doing a good job of that with the oft-injured Caleb King behind an under-performing OL with a complete lack of depth at WR and screw ups unable to say Orson Charles is Starter at TE until the 12th game of the 13-game season (in 14-game seasons nowadays), what we have is a head coach who said that he wanted to give Mike Bobo free room to breathe and now has taken all that breathing room away with Coach Richt now calling ALL the shots on Offense.
It was David Greene who was 0-11 on 3rd down conversions vs Florida his 2nd year and not until his 4th year that David Greene beat Florida at all. His pass to Terrence Edwards was as high over his head, wide open for the TD as Aaron Murray’s pass was yesterday over the head of wide open for the TD Orson Charles, who by the way caught another poorly thrown pass from Aaron Murray drilled behind him.
Quit making your excuses for David Greene and Aaron Murray. Those are NOT NFL Quarterbacks. Zach Mettenberger is.
So, while you all sit there and jump on the Zach Mettenberger bandwagon, I point out that I said all along that he should have been the QB last year. And, that this is exactly where we would be in the QB race. Exactly as I said all along.
Paul Carrodus
April 13th, 2010
2:17 am
I was there and Zach looked good against the #2 DEF. Gray and Murray couldn;t do much against the #1 DEF. Jury is still out for now as far as I am concerned. Kris Durham and Aurthur Lynch looked great as well as walk on Rhett McGowan. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
76-Dawg
April 13th, 2010
4:49 am
As much as i would like to see Murray QB because he can run with the ball , something that Gray should have done last year the few times he got in the games but didn’t, i think he is too short. All you have to do is pressure Murray and he throws interceptions. UGA fans will not tolerate that again this year, we had enough last year for a life time, with Cox. When these QB’s throw interceptions they negate one of the best field goal kickers in the United States. Blair Walsh could score 9 to 15 point per game if the QB will get smart and play like he is part of a team and not that the game rest only on his shoulders. UGA actually had a great team last year at 8 and 5. Very few teams could turn the ball over that many times as they did and still win 8 games. I went to school and graduated from UGA in the early 70’s and have been a super fan since and don’t ever remember beating our self’s with turnovers as much as we did last year. WHOEVER win the QB job needs to prove he has a functioning brain this year or we will have a repeat of 2009.
BuLLdawg
April 13th, 2010
6:27 am
Exactly.
But actually, Matthew Stafford fumbles and interceptions, 52, matched his TD pass total, also 52 in his 3 years here.
So, what you have for the last 4 years, is exactly a repeat of the previous year every year since DJ Shockley graduated with Honors in 2005.
4 years in a row averaging 14 interceptions per year.
4 years in a row averaging 21 fumbles per year.
4 years in a row of penalties averaging # 96 in the Nation.
Real Dawg
April 13th, 2010
6:54 am
With Grantham’s 3-4 D, UGA will rule the SEC East! Florida’s spread will be nothing after losing all their main talent and tennessee has no talent whatsoever. Ga wins the SEC east and plays bama for the title—bet the house!
Jesse Jackson
April 13th, 2010
7:00 am
Why ain’t there no black quarterbacks on the UGA team? I suspect they is some racism going on in Athens and I will be down there to investigate. Can someone please notify the local TV stations so I can get my face on TV. I will be bringing my sidekick Al “Jheri Curl” Sharpton to help get to the bottom of this tragedy. We will also be axing for donations to cover our travel expenses too.
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April 13th, 2010
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[...] Tim Tucker of the AJC on what Georgia learned from spring football practice. [...]
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April 13th, 2010
7:20 am
[...] Tim Tucker of the AJC on what Georgia learned from spring football practice. [...]
WHAAAA
April 13th, 2010
8:18 am
I’ll tell ya what we learned: NOTHING!!! Nobody learns anything at spring practice. If I had dime for every player that had an outstanding spring and then bombed the following season, or vice versa. Well, I would have a lot of dimes. The spring game is a way to get another look at the talent pool you have for asset distribution (i.e. which kids need to be moved to new positions, confirming which kid will be your starter going into the summer, etc.) It is definately not the end all, be all.
Dawglover
April 13th, 2010
8:21 am
Maybe the most compelling game of the year will be in Columbia 9/11. Here is Richt who’s seat is starting to warm up desperate to get off to a good start going into hotile territory against one of the best defenses in the league. Then there is Spurrier equally desperate to win big with his best team yet and then perhaps exit the game after a big season. Sort of concerned for Richt in that one. We’ll see how Richt does after this likely loss.
Brock
April 13th, 2010
8:30 am
Dawg fans or Tim- I’ll ask again-
Do any of you think one of the 2 (Mett or Murray) that loses the starting position will think about transferring since both were RSF? Or do you think it will be a rotation? Just curious. I wouldn’t want to hang around a program for 4-5 yrs just to HOPE to get to play. Whaddya guys think?
dawgster
April 13th, 2010
8:43 am
Ok, if you want the formula for beating the gators on a consistant basis where here it is: First you must not kill yourself with penalties and unforced errors, you must have a good game plan and play with high intensity the entire game, Clearly you must have talent on the same level if not better and you must use that talent that best fits your team chemistry. Too many years the dawgs seem to get it in their heads that one mistake or two and they are done for. We must play with a lot of confidence and not be intimidated by the gators past record with us. I don’t buy into the fact that Coach Richt cannot beat Meyer as some do, mostly gator fans, I beleive both are very good coaches, but until Coach Richt and staff can win their share of games against the gators this debate about Coach Richt’s abilities will continue. I think on a previous post regarding Mack Brown at Texas compared greatly with Coach Richt and the dawgs. I remember a time when the gators were being manhandled by the dawgs on a regular basis and to their credit they have turned that around..Dawg fans we must accept that we will never dominate the gators on a regular basis, they have too much talent, no matter who the coaching staff is, but we will win our share against them again, will it happen this year, don’t know, but i do believe we have taken steps to make this game a rivalary again, but we must prove it on the field. I read on these blogs all the chest pumping from not only the gator nation but also the dawg nation..thats fun and entertaining but there anyone who thinks they no what will happen with either team this year has never stepped on a football field. There will be many factors that will determine the success of both teams this season. I have read numerous posts about their respective spring games and how great this person was or great the offense or defense was or was not. Its a spring game and every team approaches it different based on what they are trying to do for the upcoming season and what the depth chart should be, so you can throw out alot of statistics from the spring games, doesn’t mean a whole lot except for the fans to brag about. I will close with these remarks, say what you want to about Coach Richt, but if you have ever met the man and his family you would know what kind of person he is and just how proud everyone should be to have him as our coach. I also know until he can beat the gators on a consistant basis, the dawg nation will not be happy and the gators will continue to bash him. My money is on Coach Richt and that he knows what he needs to do to get the dawgs to that level. He took a step towards that this off season and i feel assured he will continue his evaluation of our program. What people forget is that really there has not been a team in the last few years that have been beating the gators on a regular basis, but somehow i feel that change will be coming, but only time will tell.
DawginLex
April 13th, 2010
9:15 am
bulldawg,
If Zach had played QB one year ago, we would have gone 4-8 and you would have been complaining about how “Richt had a proven 5th year senior who waited his turn to play and he didn’t give him his chance.”
You would complain regardless.
Tech’s T-day game is Saturday. Go get yourself a couple of hot dogs and cheer on the nerd herd. They need fans.
Snoop Dawg
April 13th, 2010
9:25 am
Bama Fan….crack is whack. Is bama and fla all you can talk about?? every single post its all you bring up. Do you have any genuine thoughts or just repost what you’re finding on other websites?? Funny how fair weather fans come outta their wood sheds and run their mouths after a successful season, but hide during down years. Bama was almost a 11-2 team last year…remember Tenn and Auburn. Definitely dont see them pulling off those same wins with this years team. As for UF…they have tons of personnel changes. I’m no delisional dawg fan…but all SEC teams have significant changes this year. Dont count out the ole Evil Genius…he’s back to calling plays this year, with minimal losses on both sides of the ball.
FYI…stay away from ebonics…makes ya sound like a ratard!!!
termigator
April 13th, 2010
9:29 am
Patrick, switching it up eh? Did they teach you that in rehab? 51, now boo boo bing? They got to get you on different meds.
NoGaGator
April 13th, 2010
9:30 am
Way to go Patrick!
You keep running and hiding behind new names (51 and boo boo bing being the latest) and you’re actually getting some Bama fans to try to refute your usual circular logic (inane blather) with actual logic.
Oh how the constant pain in your head must hurt.
Snoop Dawg
April 13th, 2010
9:30 am
And Bama should have lost to LSU…that pitiful refs call to give them a first down on fourth and long in which the guy was clearly short of the yardage line. LSU would have gained control and runned the clock out. so make that a 10-3 season. dont go claiming ya’ll were dominant all season long.
GetOverIt
April 13th, 2010
9:43 am
The biggest question for the spring is: What color uniforms will Richt bring out for the Florida game?
#1 BAMA FAN
April 13th, 2010
9:43 am
BG – I pull for the DAWGS but saying you have the two best running backs in the SEC?????What???? I do not think you have a back that could make the scout team in Tuscaloosa….just say’in….RTR
termigator
April 13th, 2010
9:46 am
#1 BAMA FAN, agreed. You might have 2 of the top 5 in the country. You might have the only returning Heisman running back in history who is the second best on his own team.
DawginLex
April 13th, 2010
9:54 am
Any dawg fan talking smack to a gator or a tide fan about the upcoming season is an idiot. Too many questions. Will we show up to play in Jacksonville? I believe we will. I also believe we will struggle early and be a much better team by the 9th game of the year. good enough to win? Maybe. Too many questions to know for sure.
Bulldawg, I’m waiting on you to say something other than what should have been done last year or the year before or in 2006. That does nothing. It is useless loser talk. “Well, we should have played Mettenberger last year”. Really? Go 4-8 and you would have been spewing about Joe Cox not playing.
Still waiting on you to say something about the current team other than:
Bobo should be fired
The RB coach should be fired
The WR coach should be fired
Still waiting.
DawginLex
April 13th, 2010
9:54 am
Still waiting bulldawg
DawginLex
April 13th, 2010
9:58 am
Calling you out bulldawg.
Prove to us that you are a true dawg and not just a whiny little nerd.
How2fish
April 13th, 2010
9:58 am
Dog Fans, Anyone saying our running backs are the best in the SEC ahead of Bama’s when we haven’t played them a full year is out of line period. Could they be?? Perhaps but they HAVE to do it first then you can thump your chest and have ever right to do so, till then lets talk of the potential they have to be special..there are no givens in the SEC. termigator I agree Bama may have a Heisman winner that could end up being the 2nd best back on his team…I love to have that problem in Athens.
termigator
April 13th, 2010
10:04 am
How2fish, wish we had the same in Gainesville instead of track stars; but that’s what we get with Urban,
Bulldog59
April 13th, 2010
10:37 am
Fast Eddie brings up the aging question, how does Richt stack up against other coaches? One thing is for certain, he is (1) too loyal and practices the “promote from within” philosophy too much, which leads to (2) our assistants have been vastly inferior to those at UF, Alabama, and even UT. Something Richt has sought to rectify beginning in 2010. Lets hope it works and it’s not too late for his career at UGA. Anyone can listen to Grantham for 5 minutes and realize he is miles ahead of Martinez in running a D. Specifically, concerning Saturday, he talked about, the game being a series of adjustments based on what the O shows you, etc. Under the old regime, we ran basically the same D with very few adjustments NO MATTER WHAT. Watch the film from last year’s SC game, Spurrier probably said one thing, wherever the blitz comes from, throw the ball there! The WR will break off his route in that spot, happened 15 times and SC kept moving the chains. Don’t expect that to happen under the new guys.
AltamahaDawg
April 13th, 2010
10:40 am
BuLLdawg, I know, and you know, that you were all about Mett starting last year, but somehow I am not sure that everybody else is buying it. Odd.
After last years G-day game it was reported:
…it’s hard to overlook Murray’s combined statistics from three spring scrimmages: 13-of-21 passing for 325 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions.
Mettenberger’s statistics in the same scrimmages were polar opposite: 2-of-18 for 43 yards, with two interceptions.
Prompting YOU to say:
“Logan Gray looked significantly ahead of the two (2) more freshmen quarterbacks signed. Why did we need instead of another defensive end, 2 more scholarship quarterbacks? Logan Gray, now, is no longer going to play Special Teams.
Mettenberger? We needed Mettenberger this year too? Zach Mettenberger was (intercepted). He and Murray are not close to Number 2 Logan Gray. Zach not only did not complete a pass, he also threw a miserable interception. ”
Then the week prior to the 1st game you declared:
“Our recruiting class did very well getting here ready to play, and there are significant players for us in this latest group, just not a QB to replace to Joe Cox and Logan Gray for this season. Next season, Aaron Murray will be a big help to Logan Gray. We will be a young and very talented team this year.”
Forget the various accusations that the coaches don’t know anything about talent and not recruiting well prior to and after that.
Not to mention the countless times you have said that getting arrested is the absolute worst thing any player can do to YOUR school. Total support of Mett being named the starter.
Clearly folks don’t know you as the man who would have been very complimentary of the coaches for playing Mett (self-proclaimed nowhere close to ready) last year, and would have never blasted them for not playing the other guy, no matter the outcome. The fact that him starting last was nowhere near a glimmer in your eye till it retroactively occured to you really shouldnt give anybody the wrong idea about you saying “all along” that he should have.
Jeff
April 13th, 2010
10:44 am
I dont want us to forget….”Joe Cox gives us our best chance to win” Think about that when we see Logan out there because “he has the most experience”
How2fish
April 13th, 2010
10:50 am
AltamahaDawg throwing Bulldawgs words back into his face??……all I can say is Bravo Bravo! Not that is will slow down his spewage but it will make it easier to ignore.
DawginLex
April 13th, 2010
10:55 am
Jeff,
The cox situation and the Grey situation are 2 entirely different things. Murray was hurt last year. Mett was not ready last year. Cox beat out logan. cox was the best option. We would have gone 4-8 with any of the others playing.
This year, Grey is competing on a level playing field with two other guys who have no experience just like him. None of the three have played. Grey maybe 10 snaps last year.
DawginLex
April 13th, 2010
10:56 am
I give double kudos to altamaha for exposing bulldawg for being a whiny little nerd.
termigator
April 13th, 2010
11:00 am
DawginLex, BuLLdawg is a Tech version of Patrick except at least he has the nads not to change his name all the time.
AltamahaDawg
April 13th, 2010
11:03 am
Naw, just worried some folks might have not believe that “I point out that I said all along that he should have been the QB last year. And, that this is exactly where we would be in the QB race. Exactly as I said all along.” clearly.
Maybe the Messenger can clear up the confusion.
BTW, I hope everybody remembers last year, no, 2 years ago, when I said all along that the Gym Dogs need to score one more tenth of a point on the bars if they ever compete at a tournament in the state of Missouri..
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April 13th, 2010
11:05 am
[...] What we learned from spring practice (PLUS: injury update, Bulldog Club tour) [...]
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April 13th, 2010
11:28 am
[...] liked the way his defense made adjustments during Georgia’s spring game.6. Want to know what folks learned about the Dawgs during spring practice?7. Mark Richt doesn’t want fans reading to much into the G-Day [...]
paul
April 13th, 2010
11:35 am
good write up on scout by david hale about Zach Mettenberger, the guy is impressing some folks, that’s for sure:
http://georgia.scout.com/2/961219.html
RedandBlack
April 13th, 2010
11:35 am
Remember not to forget Hutson Mason in the QB mix. Mason will be a formidable competitor to Mettenberger, Murray, and Gray when he comes to campus this summer. The new QB positioning will only reflect the competition to date after Spring Practice. Mettenberger should be the number 1 QB after his play compared to the others. But, when summer comes, lookout for Hutson Mason. This only makes the Bulldogs better with all this talent at QB. Woof, Baby, Woof!! Go Dogs!!
paul
April 13th, 2010
11:45 am
That’s right about Mason, threw for over 500 yards in a playoff game, and 4500 yards, and 55 td’s his senior year.
I’d split the reps right now between Murray and Mettenberger until Mason gets on campus, move Logan to WR. Hutson Mason will battle for the back-up position at least.
North Ave. Trade School fan
April 13th, 2010
12:39 pm
To “UGAslobberknocker” it’s much more fun to deface your website.
GET A LIFE-it’s just football
CHDawg
April 13th, 2010
12:41 pm
Brock,
that is a great question. It has been asked since they both made UGA decisions–why two of the best QBs in the nation would go to the same school. That is one of the reasons I think they will both get a lot of playing time. If one or the other pulls ahead in a big way, then the justification will be production, and nobody will argue. That is also why the lobbying here is premature. Richt said in the interview at the game that playing time, being under fire in real games, is the only thing that will produce a clear winner. They may have a depth chart, but both will get the opportunity to play, and maybe Gray too. Beyond that, I think either could start for any team in the nation, given good development and coaching, so we’ll have to see what happens. My personal opinion is that the staff is aware of that problem and will likely play them both a lot, regardless of who is number one.
HUGE Ego, History and Greyhound Bus
April 13th, 2010
1:37 pm
Sabin appears to be a tad better than CUM and i base this on Nick having won TWO NC’s and at two different BUT EQUALLY BIG TIME SEC schools ………..LSU and Bama. That feat is remarkable and the fact that he did it all in about 6 years with a NFL tour in between.
One cannot argue with Nick’s success. Nick is the best right now. Duh. CUM? He is too tempermental and he will not last another entire season due to his emotional instability issues. Padded walls and all. Ocala Rehab,Inc it is called. Hide the booze. Hide the pills and do not allow him to shave by himself!!! He iw a case of walking BURN OUT.
Richt has done well against both men. BOTH you ask?? Yes, Richt has defeated CUM at least once or twice in his 8 years and he defeated LSU on a couple more of occasions vs Nick in reg season and in 07 vs Bama in Tuscaloosa with NS@the helm …………folks these are GOOD stats vs the BEST in college football.
As for my man Sabin, he will leave Bma after he gets his next NC there and it will likely be this year. History reveals that he grows bored fast. WHY …………WHY would he remain there?
I predict that Nick goes to MI aft this coming season when they DUMP Rodreguez,come end of the year. THAT is his mode and Nick likes NEW challenges. He has rebuilt Bama and HIS EGO knows that it is time to roll. He will be calling Greyhound, soon after he coaches the next NC.
Go Dogs.
Real Dawg Real
April 13th, 2010
2:50 pm
Mett is going to be the starter after that big time performance in the Spring game. He really stepped up and earned the job. Murray didn’t play that well, so he will be the backup Qb in the fall.
wsewell525
April 13th, 2010
4:17 pm
SEC FAN, EALEY AND KING DIDN’T REALLY GET GOING UNTIL MID SEASON SO REALLY THEY HAD THE BETTER NUMBERS….AND WE ARE GOING TO HAVE THE BETTER O-LINE WHICH PRODUCES THE RUNNING
ga gator
April 13th, 2010
4:38 pm
Gotta feel for CMR. cause you know he wishes he had a clear #1, 2 etc. My worry is the longer this goes, he might make the comfortable choice as he has in past and choose Gray.
Nostradawgus
April 13th, 2010
5:44 pm
Dawgs will defeat Gators.
fedupdawg
April 14th, 2010
9:49 am
PROMOTE MARK RICH TO ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AS WELL AS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH NOW
runfan
April 14th, 2010
12:44 pm
Funny that you write that Ealey is better “by all accounts”. which accounts are those? the 1.2 ypc average he had in the second scrimmage? The 2.3 ypc average he had in the G-Day game, during which he had the lowest number of total yards?
Or how about the trouble he’s in for punching a teammate?
Talk about a lazy writer. Ealey’s great but I don’t know why you’d invoke “all accounts” when there are some valid accounts of spring that say otherwise.
boo boo bing
April 17th, 2010
10:49 pm
by the way, I was right. AJ stunk it up in the scrimmage today A-Day, 12 for 28, 43% completion rate. Gave AJ a total of 50 of 86 for the 3 scrimmages, going 58% for the 3 scrimmages, compared to Zach Mettenberger going 64% for the 3 scrimmages.
And I was right that the Alabama defense would struggle again, as they yielded over 40 points, on top of their 50+ points in another scrimmage, while Georgia’s defense held the offenses to 24 points in G-DAY.