Phil Steele: Georgia Bulldogs ‘could very well run the table’ this year

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And here we go again! UGA, another mythical preseason NC, a record 40th in a row. I got to hand it too you. Hope (or insanity) springs eternal.

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Can’t wait to find out,it’s going to be fun!!

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We go on the road to a hot steamy Columbia and our Offense must come up big, then we come home to host Puketrino and the Piggies and our Defense must come up big. We’ll learn a lot about this team in the first 3 games.

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WE ARE LAUGHING OUTLOUD! ALABAMA AND FLORIDA HAVE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS WITH CHAMPIONSHIP COACHES. GEORGIA IS AN AVERAGE TEAM WITH AVERAGE COACHES. GEORGIA TALKS ABOUT DREAM TEAMS WHILE NICK SABAN AND URBAN MEYER DEVELOP THEM. THE TALKING IS OVER FOR RICHT. HE HAS JUST A 69% WINNING PERCENTAGE IN THE SEC. HE HASN’T EVEN BEEN TO THE TITLE GAME IN HALF A DECADE! THIS IS A DELUSIONAL ARTICLE WITH ZERO BASIS IN REALITY.

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40th year in a row that the main interest tech fans have during the preseason is what folks have to say about the Dawgs.

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“Ga. Tech police investigate sorority house break-in”

You guys can’t even get a simple panty-raid right. You get distracted and start tapping on her laptop. Geezus.

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They must have had a joint venture with Georgia State to actually form a sorority at there.

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By the way, what’s with all the Dawg fans that always have to refer to UF as “Gaytors”? Are they actually closet cases themselves? Or are they just so insecure in their own sexuality that they’ve become homophobic? Or are they just simple minded rednecks that don’t know any beter? Has to be one of the three.

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UGA “could very well run the table” yet this guy picks them 17th? Who’s Figgins?

Credibility NOT.

UGA does, on paper, have their easiest schedule in years. Lot of questions tho’ with new QB, new DC (has to be an improvement over WM tho’ he was 4th choice) and D personnel that can fit 3-4 scheme.

Like 1eyedJack said, we’ll know more after SC and Ark.

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one, two, free, they just like to get under your skin and it always works too, you simpleton.

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Doesn’t get under my skin. I just find it juvenile. You won’t find me calling UGA any of the silly names that the Tech folks do.
By the way, how does it feel to be inferior to “Gaytors” in almost every damn sport we field a team in?

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Funny how you always see Bulldawg fans SWEAR that they would never visit another team blog, but when I go to the Tech blog, half of the comments are frrom Dawgs. I have to conclude that most of these guys swearing they’d never visit another team’s blog are lying.

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GT men wear the panties and Manboobs wears a thong.

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I’m a UGA grad and longtime fan, but I prefer to let the team prove itself on the field. This article almost qualifies as hyperbole. Regardless, it’s great fodder for the regular Posters and the AJC knows it.

Does the AJC.com qualify as a tabloid?

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One, two…..Enjoy your good times. It is all cyclical. Look at Bama, on top of the world for so long, and then they fell for years! Now, they are coming back.
As a gator, go back and remember (if you are cap;able or old enough) the years before SS came along as the coach for you. You talk about the last twenty years, so look at the twenty before that. Our day will be back.

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I had 1,000 yards what are you people talking about check the books 2002 SEC CHAMPS

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This is my 40th year of believing UGA will go undefeated.

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UGA = Top Recruits, Little League Coaching,Puppet A.D. and Gator Envy… What’s Phil Steele smokin???

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no established running back uh……well ealey and king I would say have est. themselves.

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It’s third and long and Im calling a delayed draw play. Oh yeah we are behind by nine……

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hey phil, wake up buddy its a dream……

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Funny that a guy who picks OU number one is getting credibility based on saying what people on this site want to believe anyway.

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Joe Cox is gone, that wins the Dogs 2-3 more games each season right there. 10-2 in 2010.

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One, two…..Want to start at 1950, twenty more years, and the record from then to SS is 15-15-1. Wish you could have been in the Gator Bowl stadium in 1968, pouring cats and dogs to the point that we had to sit down within the first ten rows to even see the field and game. It wasn’t hard to find a seat, however, in that downpour. Final score, UGA 51, FL 0. It was worth the wet cloths!
Hey, it has been a good contest. It will change as I said, someday. Just the way it is.
Personally, I hope you win every game but one. However, I feel the same way with every other SEC team.
Bama fans have been back for three years and they have lost their minds.

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Ask ANY Bama Fan……..Shula era didn’t happen…..

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Happy Dawg,
I wasn’t in attendance that day. I was only a year old. Like I said earlier, we pretty much expected to lose to UGA back then. Before SOS arrived, UF had gone 4-15 against UGA in the games that I attended. Dooley sure had our number! I know that everything runs in cycles, but with the facilities, fan support, booster money, in-state recruting, etc I really don’t think you’re going to see UF return to mediocrity in football anytime soon. Not saying they will win championships every year, but they should be VERY competetive year in and year out.
Once again, hope ya’ll are undefeated heading down to Jax!

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The dawgs have a good shot of going undefeated this season, depending on Bobo’s atrocious play calling. Aaron Murray will improve the offense immensely because of his accuracy, mobility and his ability to hit his targets. This kid can execute plays. I always said that is they can get a pretty good defensive coordinator to coach our talentive kids that the dawgs will evenually win a national championship. It could happen this season.

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Run the table? Dream on, doggies.

It’s kind of sad to see all the Dawg fans getting so excited this year (just like the year before, the year before that, etc.). How long is it going to take for UGA fans to realize that UGA is simply no longer relevant in the SEC? In the national picture, UGA isn’t even a blip on the radar, and hasn’t
been since the preseason #1 ranking two years ago.

Sit back and be grateful for the seven or eight wins you’ll get every year. Coaching genius Mark Richt may take you to 10-2 or even 11-1 occasionally, but Florida will still win the SEC, meaning no BCS bowls and no top 15 final ranking. Most years, UGA will be very lucky to finish in the top 25, and only after a big bowl win over a nobody opponent.

It’s a different world now, and Dawg fans, like FSU and Ole Miss fans, need to adjust their expectations downward to reflect reality.

Unfortunately nothing is going to change until UGA changes its mediocre coaching. That’s where the difference is, and that’s why everyone outside Bulldog Nation just laughs at Dawg fans getting so excited year after year about what a great recruiting class UGA gets. It doesn’t matter how many
blue chip high school plays go to UGA, they simply don’t get the coaching they would get at Florida or Alabama, to name two schools whose programs are far ahead of UGA. And that’s not going to change as long as Mark Richt is in Athens.

Get your heads out of the sand and face reality. And mediocrity and irrelevance.

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The concensus has the Dawgs in the “middle of the pack” of the SEC.

Delbert D.
May 27th, 2010
7:00 pm
Jim Donnan’s last 4 years:
10-2
9-3
9-3
8-4
36-12
Mark Richt’s last 4 years:
9-4
11-2
10-3
8-5
38-14
Delbert D.
May 27th, 2010
7:16 pm
Jim Donnan’s SEC record, last 4 years:
6-2
6-2
5-3
5-3
22-10
Mark Richt’s SEC record, last 4 years:
4-4
6-2
6-2
4-4
20-12
Jim Donnan lost 13 games his last 4 years here
and we fired him for it.
Coach Richt has lost 14 games his last 4 years here
Jim Donnan lost 13 games his last 4 years here
and we fired him for it.
Coach Richt has lost 14 games his last 4 years here

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Richt’s only had 2 ‘bad’ seasons in 16 years of coaching, 2001 & 2006. Both times he finished #2 or #3 in the country.

Richt will make a run after his 3rd bad season in 2009 for the National Championship, and this time, he won’t come up short.

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Mark Richt has a way of following a poor season with a top 3 finish like 2002 & 2007. 2010 is another run. 2011 will be another great year.

Look for Meyer to retire before the 2010 season starts citing health reasons, he doesn’t want any part of playing 2nd fiddle to Richt and being revealed as a lucky coach with Tebow and Harvin & Strong.

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The pro Florida, anti-Georgia blogger shere are so obvious.

The Pro Florida Anti Georgia bloggers can’t stand in when experts rave about Richt and Georgia.

Oh well, get used to it for the next 5 years, as Georgia goes on to set a new record for consecutive wins.

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Is that Jello for brains??

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If you consider the O-Line, RB’s, WR’s TE’s, and QB trio of Murray/Gray/Mason, this is the most loaded offense to ever take the field in the SEC.

I wouldn’t be surprised if they average 500 total yards of offense and 40 points a game. Yes, they’re THAT good.

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Hey Mr. Hustle, I’ve got an extra copy of the G-Day game if you want to watch it between treatments, ha!

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Dawgs will be lucky to make the Crapital One Bowl this year. Mark it down !

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Dear Gators- we understand that “your” Gators and “your” school rank higher than “ours.” You do however live “our” state and you are blogging on “our” newspaper. Apparently the quality of life in “your” state falls short to “our’s.” Why don’t all of you Gator fans go back to Florida and make whatever improvements you need to make to keep all of your grads and fans down there.

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Okie Dok!

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I believe! Fear the Kiffin! Oops sorry, wrong blog.

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Someone needs to stop drinking that “knock-out” punch!

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I don’t understand how almost no one has UGA ranked ahead of Fla this year. Fla lost Tebow, one of the best college players EVER, and their DC as well as many other key contributors (Brandon Spikes def emotional leader) while UGA loses their two problems from last season-0 Cox and the def coaches.

UGA can’t help but improve MIGHTILY while Fla can’t help but receded GREATLY.

No contest- UGA wins the East by default.

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BooBoo fired after this season. Richt will be next.

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Mark Richt’s SEC record, last 4 years:
4-4
6-2
6-2
4-4
20-12

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Me- Tech had better not finish second in the ACC because we all know that the second place ACC will probably go to the Music City Bowl again.

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Okie Dok, the only thing sailing will be Richt sailing into the sunset after another 7-5 season.

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Remember a couple years ago. when Georgia was preseason #1 and lost to Alabama 31-0 at half-time? By the way, Kirby Smart loves it in Tuscaloosa, no need to worry that he would be interested in HC in Athens. He loves winnning NC’s too much to dicker with an SEC east title being the top of the Mtn.

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BooBoo fired after 45-3 loss to South Carolina.

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Tech will beat Georgia and the midget by at least 20. 38-13 sounds about right.

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Remember back in 2002 & 2007, when Georgia finished #2 & #3? This team has the same vibe, but more talent and better coaching staff.

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Steele was correct, in BOTH 2002 & 2007 when he predictied Georgia owuld win the SEC East. Both times, he was in the small minority. Both times he was right.

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Wright you are…that’s why he predicted Florida to win East AGAIN this year.

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Dawgs will kick our a$$ again and make it 9 out of 10.

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Think you’d better bring Christmas lights for that scoreboard ’cause you’re hoping for Santa Claus.

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Yeah the Dawgs could run the table and all the suckers out there buying Mega Millions tickets could win……but they won’t.

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Murray the Midget will be lucky to complete 50% of his passes. About 25% will hit the back of his linemans helmets.

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Actually, Murray completed 59% of his passes in the 3 Spring games, same as McElroy & Bently.

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At least they’ll probably beat Vandy and Tennessee but both will be nailbiters. Good thing the “Lane Train” and the holy ghost took off for the west coast or UT would clobber those sorry Mutts again!

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Jesus!!! This topic is brought up EVERY summer!!!! Again, ain’t gonna happen!!!!

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Athens sports writers, Phil Steele and Jim Jones, noone serves Kool-Aid more effectively.

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KISS OF DEATH.

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So you’re saying ’cause he’s 6′0″ he’s Drew Brees?? Because he’s short? Well hell, I’m Drew Brees too!

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The pre-season fell and hype reminds me of 2002 & 2007. Steele came out with his predictions that went against the rest f the media, and Georgia fans got pumped up, and things turned out well both times, finishing in the top 3 in the country. This year has the same feel.

Also, back in 2005, with a new QB, everybody had Georgia #3 in the SEC East. Finished #1. Steele got that one right too.

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Run the table??? HAHA Thanks for the laugh!! No way will it ever happen nor will UGA Poodles ever win NC Title with Mark Richt. Keep dreaming mutts.

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No, go back and read what I wrote, I actually said, MEDIA, not me, has compared Murray to Brees, and not just because of size, because Murray’s taller than SuperBowl MVP Brees, but also due to their style.

But yes, the 6 foot Brees has done ok in the NFL throwing over those BIG NFL DL’s. Amazing how a little ole 6 footer can win NFL MVP, huh?

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You won’t beat our loaded team. However, I will get excited as an IDAHO STATE grad, if you can have a player jump one of ours like you did against the Chippewas. Who was that short dude? Man, he was awesome. LMFAO!

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Me and all UGA fans loves to drink Koolaid.

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SEC East Champs? The SEC? National Title?

Uh, well, if you say so Mr. Football Expert….provided we can take time out of our jail visits, braiding our corn rows, and dancing on the sideline to actually play some football.

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Miss State is loaded this year. You just wait and see. We are ranked like 100th in every category. Our game should improve your SOS from 150th to 152nd. Go BULLDOGS. MSU Rules the SEC!

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My name is Senior KY and I am a die hard Kentucky fan. We are yet another team to be reckoned with, as we are ranked like 500th in every category. Dawgs will struggle with this tough game.

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Sceptics were ALL wrong about Georgia in 2002 & 20o5 & 2007.

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I’m just like Drew Brees? SWEET! without his talent also. thanks for the props bulldawg nation.

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You are delusional if you think you will go undefeated. You can’t and won’t beat UF and GT and Nesbitt will spank you in Stinchman, sorry I mean Hedgeville lane. Nothing better than seeing the bullmutt nation at the UF game in Jacksonville with one loss and dreams of a NC coming to an end when you lose to UF once again. If you cannot beat a team more than 3 times in 21 years, what makes you think you can this year? Brantley is better than you think and our gator defense and offense are loaded, so let the beat begin. After looking at your schedule, you should consider playing the Coast Guard. Maybe they can stop you team from sinking into oblivion. Heck, the CG is probably rated higer than most of the sorry azz teams you play. Two ranked teams and your bragging. Unreal! Mutts lose 4 and all whine. See ya at the Peach Bowl, if you lucky enough to get that bowl bid. Probably more like last year with the Independence Bowl. THWG!

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1,2,3,4,5 you are the one that’s wrong dude, these are Georgia fans and this is their dream. You just need to take your stats, your national championship trophies, your SEC trophies and your 20 “SEC All Sports Trophies” and get the hell out of their dream. Murray for for the Heisman, per Scout!

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You won’t go undefeated, as I will beat you alone when I rush for 150 yards and throw for another 300! NESBITT for HEISMAN. Get a real QB and get a clue as it won’t be an undefeated season for you. THWG!

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SEC Rox,
If you look at recruting services then you’d also see some pretty glowing articles about Joe Cox, Logan Grey, Zach Mettenberger etc.
Get the point? Once again, let the kid play a few college games before we annoint the next top draft selection.
He may be great.
He may be sitting on the bench by the end of the season.
No one knows…..including you.

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Colt McCoy may be 6:0 tall. At the Heisman awards ceremony he was standing next to Tebow and was at least 3 inches shorter than Tebow. What’s amazing about that was that Sam Bradford is a legit 6:5 in that he stood two solid inches taller than Tebow.

http://whereballmeetsfoot.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/heisman-hopefuls.jpg

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Here’s another good shot of Tebow and McCoy standing next to each other. It’s pretty obvious McCoy and Murray share a similar skill set and it’s also obvious that Murray is more like 5:10-5:11.

http://assets.espn.go.com/media/motion/2009/1212/dm_091212_ncf_tebow_mccoy_funny_feature.jpg

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Winning the Elie 11 MVP puts Murray in rare company, Stafford, Sanchez. to not see how great this QB will be is to live in denial.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3504655

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Didn’t Colt McCoy throw for over 12,000 yards? Lot more than Tebow.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=175772

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I think it’s the O-Line, Green, Ealey that has people prasing Georgia, not just Arron Murray, yes, he’ll likely finish as the best to ever play at Georgia, but the rest of the offense is what people are talking about, especially the most experienced O-Line in the nation, 155 career starts.

The O-Line only gave up 12 sacks, and averaged over 240 yards rushing per game over the last 5 games. #1 unit in the country.

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…..am I supposed to laugh? Wait hold on…

“UGA has a chance to go undefeated in (insert year)” Trademarked since 1980…

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Florida fans are drinking the Gatorade if they think this team will be better than last year’s without Strong, Tebow, Hernandez, Cooper, and 9 NFL players. Go ahead, believe the Meyer spin if you want, Meyer has a pretty bad year in the SEC, pretty much half the time.

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I would love to believe it but our offensive play calling has been too conservative to almost predictable.

We can’t beat FL because this coaching staff doesn’t take the game seriously

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Tech trash talking, 15 wins in 50 years, 5 in the last 20 , 1-8 , fresh off the annual ass whipping. Keep talking UGA will keep winning.

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Any of you guys around back in 79? Georgia went 6-7 that year. Pretty much everybody went with concensus and said 1980 would be a bad year for Georgia. They said you just don’t go from 6-7 to 12-0 in 1 year, the jump is too big, the improvement is not realisitic.

They were wrong. 12-0, National Champs.

The key to 1980 was the O-Line and a great running back. The O-Line has over 150 games under em’ and Ealey ran the ball about as well as any back has ran the ball at Georgia at almost 6 yards a pop.

Sometimes the cynics are wrong, like 1980.

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I love it!! There is nothing finer than to see the Dawg fans broken hearted again. They must hold the record for totally unfounded optomism.

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You can’t win a National Championship with a Freshman QB, right?

Ask Kosar or Holieway who both did it.

It appened 2x, in a 3 year span.

Once Kosar dispelled the myth, Holieway put it to bed.

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Hey at least people talk about us and believe we can

unlike Tech, the only thing sports writers believe the Janitorial Engineers can fix is a toilet

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Comparing Murray to Brees reminds me every year when I watch the high school basketball McDonalds All American game and they’re comparing some high school kid to Michael Jordan. And they’ve been doing that every year for 15 years. So far, I haven’t seen another Jordan. Total hyperbole but it sure sounds good on T.V.

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Scoring margin is where it’s at.

1980 National Championship team was +17 scoring margin. 28 a game on offense, and 11 points a game on defense.

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Really, Murray is only 5′ 11″. Really.

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you’re…

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One…….two,three,four,five. Them gaytor….don’t take no jive. Go Gaytor.

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Here is my prediction

If Murry looks like he did in the G-day game

5 losses are a coming

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Kosar was a red-shirt freshman coming off a bad year at Miami. Kosar had won Parade All American coming out of High School, highly skilled.

Miami’s coach promised the city a National Championship. He believed this was the year. Miami’s coach was trying to turn the college into QBU, like Penn St. had turned Penn St into LBU.

What happened in 1983?

Kosar threw for about 200 yards a game, completed 61% of his passes, and 15 td’s. He threw for 300 yards and 2 td’s in the Natl Championship and won the game against Nebraska 31-30.

Murray also won Parade All-American, was also red-shirted, will also start all 12 games, and will also come on after a bad season where expectations are low nationally, but through the roof high locally.

Miami’s coach promised a National Championship, when no one really believed him, and in 1983, with a red-shirt freshman QB, he delivered.

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I smoke crack….

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Do we have any pharmacist on the blog today? Specifically, I need some insights on ointments? The twins are chafing under my new sports bra and I need something to ease the pain. Needs help!

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Haters gonna hate.

Every day I thank God that I chose UGA and every day get to enjoy the pleasures of listening to these idiot Techies consuming their own children because they’ll never be on our level.

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You know, I heard an interview with him (Steele) last week on ESPN. He has Oklahoma ranked #1, over Bama at #3. The majority of the interview was about that, however towards the end the ESPN crew asked him who was the sleeper of the year, off everyone’s radar. He answered the Georgia Bulldogs. I about choked on my drink since there had been absolutely zero talk about UGA on the show all year. Well, other than a mention of AJ Green here and there but I digress..

We have a solid team, but we have a couple of HUGE question marks on the team. And it’s how those questions are answered that will make our season.

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http://collegelunchboxes.com Watch for big things to happen this year, Check out the UGA classic tin lunchbox great for Fathers Day. Go Dawgs!!!

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UGA’s loaded on O and D and may run the table—Steele is right. Ga beats Florida and Tech easily, goes 11-1 and plays Bama for the SEC title. These Dawgs are back baby!!!! Murray—the real deal, much better than brantley!

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Serious question for the blogosphere. Should I spend my Summer watching game film and doing coaching clinics or make some serious coin doing lap dances at the local gentleman’s club? If you got ‘em, flaunt ‘em I say. Just trying to make use of my assets. However, I am not sure how this would be received among the Jacket faithful? Thoughts?

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UGA undefeated…hahhahahhaha…OMG…I can’t stop laughing….that’s the biggest laugh I’ve had in months.

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No Chance.

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I see Florida at 6-6 in 2010.

They play 5 top 25 teams.

They lost 9 nfl players, most of their offense, no Strong, lost several coaches, gonna be a tough couple of years ahead for Meyer with a different QB 3 years in a row, but should get better in 2012 after the new QB is in his 2nd year.

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Good to see crack smoking in the sports world has not stopped.

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i agree, undefeated with this schedule, isn’t far fetched.

Look at richt’s record against opponents:
s. car 7-2
ark 5-0
ga tech 8-1
aubrun 4-0

florida in big rebuilding mode, lucky to win 5 SEC games, losses to alabama, lsu at least.

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What will really hurt the dellusional fan base in athens is when Tech wins again between the hedges and Paul Johnson gets the upper hand & uglay ends up in another mediocre bowl game….while Tech again finishes higher in the polls ….Mark Richt will start to hear the fans go ballistic and start thinking about another place to coach…THWG

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Ole Geezer, seriously comparing 1979 – 1980 to 2009-2010? Is Herschel Walker coming back to school this fall? That’s the only way.

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Hey Reality–whata smoking? Murray NEVER thrown a pass in college game, and please tell me what he learned watching Cox-it was painful.

Brantley on the other hand has played and learned from the greatest QB in a generation for two years.
Even in mop up duty, against live action, I’ll put up his stats against the best practice sessions Murray has had.

Brantley combined stats for 08 and 09 are 54 for 65 (71%), with 10 TD passes and 1 INT. His QB rating is off the chart at 178.95—-oh yea, I’ll take Brantley against your high school boy all day long

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Georgia just got a lucky schdule this year, all you can say.

They don’t really even play anybody until Oct. 30, the 9th game of the season. Oh, you call Arkansas and South Carolina competition? Come on.

Georgia only plays 1 top 10 team the whole season. Last year was 4 of em’.

Arkansas & Auburn are the only teams on the schedule who can score a lot of points. Arkansas might be a closer game because they match up best and get Georgia’s defense early, but since Arkansas & Auburn don’t play defense, Georgia should go 6-0 against Arkansas and 5-0 against Auburn.

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georgia george

you’re going to deal with Brantley for TWO YEARS, not just next year.
Get use to it—-losing as usual.

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You folks must still believe in the tooth fairy with all this wishful thinking.

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Look closer at what I said. The offensive line only gave up 12 sacks and is getting 250+ a game over the last 5 games. And Ealey is at almost 6 yards a pop. Yes, that’s Herschel like production.

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Tebow wasn’t even a real quarterback. He couldn’t hold Brantley’s jock.

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cough cough cough

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You guys need to tell Meyer how good his rb’s are, since he only called 4 running plays for them in the SEC Champiosnhip game against Alabama. He’s the coach, and he disagrees.

4 running plays for less than 20 yards–too funny.

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Richt’s record is 9-0 against 2 out of 3 of the top 25 ranked teams on the schedule(Ark/Aub).

Florida will lose to Alabama & LSU, so Georgia wins the SEC East, even if they lose to Florida, the only good team on Richt’s schedule he doesn’t have a dominating record (S. Car/Ark/Aub/Ga Tech).

Remember, Georgia does NOT play Alabama or LSU in 2010 or 2011, Florida plays them both in 2010 & 2011.

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Yea, right……….

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Children, children, children. Is this what Dawg Nation has become. I’d be plain embarassed if I was an alumnus of UGA.
We’ll see how many of you homophobic puppies are talking trash after the annual beatdown in Jax. For the rednecks, annual means yearly…..not that thing your wife won’t let you do!

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See ya, ya’ll are just pathetic, no facts just wishing and hoping as usual.

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Little harold, make it 5 yrs. I love to see the anti- UGA bloggers sweating . If your not then why take the time to write the crap. Phil Steele wrote it not UGA fans. He covers his butt by making predictions then having his sleeper picks.

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UGA fans = idiots….you better beat LA-Lafayette first..PS: Steele said the same thing about you a couple of years ago; never saw the UGA team photo with the crystal trophy. Did see the LSU (x2), Florida (X2), and Bama teams next to the trophy. Back in 1980, that crystal footabll was still made out of coal….hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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OK, rank ugay at #19 but they can run the table?? That is funny as hell…Hey, remember 2 years ago when ugay was preseason #1 and how did that work out? They have no where the team they had with stafford and company that year, not even close!! I bet they lose to south carolina, ark mallet is capable of hanging 45 on the dawgs, i don’t care where its played and likely ugay loses that one. The gators game will be another bow out and they will lose to auburn as well. I would say if there is a game ugay fans will overlook it’s miss st and the spread offense. They scored on everyone and played the gators tough for 3 quarters! Hell, GT beat miss st worse than florida did! The Gt game will be 50/50.. a toss up. This team will lose at least 4 GAMES, Another crappy season for ugay again. ‘RUN THE TABLE”…That is the funniest thing i have read in a loooong time!!!

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For you Georgia fans that can read, check this out:

The complete preseason Top 25 as picked by Lindy’s is:

1. Alabama

2. Boise State

3. Ohio State

4. Texas

5. FLORIDA

6. Wisconsin

7. TCU

8. Virginia Tech

9. Oklahoma

10. Iowa

11. Nebraska

12. USC

13. North Carolina

14. Pittsburgh

15. Oregon

16. Arkansas

17. Georgia Tech

18. LSU

19. West Virginia

20. Miami

21. Georgia

22. Cincinnati

23. Houston

24. Penn State

25. Utah

If you beat the Gators, you’ll be lucky as h3ll, they have two weeks off before the Jacksonville game, while the dawgs will have their hands full of Kentucky away.
The wildcats will be better too, so watch out!

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PHIL STEELE’S 2010 PRESEASON ALL-SEC TEAM
– OFFENSE –
1st TEAM 2nd TEAM 3rd TEAM 4th TEAM
QB Ryan Mallett, Arkansas Greg McElroy, Alabama John Brantley, Florida Cameron Newton, Auburn
RB Mark Ingram, Alabama Washaun Ealey, Gerogia Marcus Lattimore, S Carolina Warren Norman, Vanderbilt
RB Derrick Locke, Kentucky Mario Fannin, Auburn Jeff Demps, Florida Trent Richardson, Alabama
WR AJ Green, Georgia Terrance Toliver, LSU Deonte Thompson, Florida Russell Shepard, LSU
WR Darvin Adams, Auburn Joe Adams, Arkansas Greg Childs, Arkansas Chad Bumphis, Miss St
WR Julio Jones, Alabama Randall Cobb, Kentucky Alshon Jeffery, S Carolina Gerald Jones, Tennessee
TE DJ Williams, Arkansas Luke Stocker Tennessee Orson Charles, Georgia Weslye Saunders, S Carolina
C Mike Pouncey, Florida Ben Jones, Georgia Ryan Pugh, Auburn William Vlachos, Alabama
OG Barrett Jones, Alabama Stuart Hines, Kentucky Chris Davis, Georgia Quentin Saulsberry, Miss St
OG Carl Johnson, Florida Cordy Glenn, Georgia Wade Grayson, Arkansas Mike Berry, Auburn
OT Clint Boling, Georgia James Carpenter, Alabama Xavier Nixon, Florida Bradley Sowell, Mississippi
OT Lee Ziemba, Auburn Derek Sherrod, Miss St Joseph Barksdale, LSU DeMarcus Love, Arkansas
PR Randall Cobb, Kentucky Stephon Gilmore, S Carolina Chris Rainey, Florida Leon Berry, Miss St
KR Brandon Boykin, Georgia Warren Norman, Vanderbilt Derrick Locke, Kentucky Jesse Grandy, Mississippi
– DEFENSE –
1st TEAM 2nd TEAM 3rd TEAM 4th TEAM
DE Cliff Matthews, S Carolina Kentrell Lockett, Mississippi Chris Walker, Tennessee Jake Bequette, Arkansas
DT Jerrell Powe, Mississippi Josh Chapman, Alabama Ladi Ajiboye, S Carolina DeQuinta Jones, Arkansas
DT Drake Nevis, LSU Omar Hunter, Florida Mike Blanc, Auburn Lazarius Levingston, LSU
DE Marcell Dareus, Alabama Pernell McPhee, Miss St DeQuin Evans, Kentucky Justin Trattou, Florida
LB Justin Houston, Georgia Chris Marve, Vanderbilt KJ Wright, Miss St Jerico Nelson, Arkansas
LB Kelvin Sheppard, LSU Jerry Franklin, Arkansas Danny Trevathan, Kentucky Shaq Wilson, S Carolina
LB Dont’a Hightower, Alabama Josh Bynes, Auburn Marcus Dowtin, Georgia Courtney Upshaw, Alabama
LB Craig Stevens, Auburn Jonathan Cornell, Mississippi AJ Jones, Florida Allen Walker, Mississippi
CB Patrick Peterson, LSU Neiko Thorpe, Auburn Chris Culliver, S Carolina Corey Broomfield, Miss St
CB Stephon Gilmore, S Carolina Janoris Jenkins, Florida Brandon Boykin, Georgia Casey Hayward, Vanderbilt
S Mark Barron, Alabama Ahmad Black, Florida Charles Mitchell, Miss St Johnthan Banks, Miss St
S Will Hill, Florida Janzen Jackson, Tennessee Johnny Brown, Mississippi Bacarri Rambo, Georgia
K Blair Walsh, Georgia Caleb Sturgis, Florida Josh Jasper, LSU Wes Byrum, Auburn
P Drew Butler, Georgia Chas Henry, Florida Ryan Tydlacka, Kentucky Spencer Lanning, S Carolina

15 Gators 10 dogs as usual

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I was reflecting over last year’s football season, and someone on the blodg mentioned Brandon Spikes as an emotional leader. I remember his ettampt to remove Ealey’s eyevin front of God and a ATV audience. Then I pondered the Scripture’s reference to such an act, “an eye for and eye.” That begs the question, “Whose eye did Ealey attack to deserve such justifiable punishemnt? Go Dawgs! I am not a fair weather fan.

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This article gets a LoLz!!1!

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HO HUM Dawgs win another National Championship, this one in singles tennis. Win Win Win Win Win, it never gets old.

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GO DAWGS!!! The future is so bright and I am so glad to be a Dawg.

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I am a die hard Dawgs fan, but also am realistic. That is not realistic.

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TampaGator, how did you find this out? How did you get so smart? You hate the DAWGS and spewing the venom will prevent the the DAWGS from running the table?

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Settle down people. I, for one, am getting tired of the mismanaged expectations. How about we try beating Florida for two years in a row before talking about national championships and running the table. Let’s get a grip, shall we?

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Mark Richt has averaged 3 conference losses over the past four years:

2006 4-4
2007 6-2
2008 6-2
2009 4-4

This is with the same offensive line we have now.

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One, two, free, fo….. you hit the nail on the head my friend (even though you are a gator, but you speak the truth). We have absolutely killed ourselves the last few years with very undisciplined play. Would we have won the games we lost due to the numerous turnovers and penalties ? Who knows, but by committing them we didnt even give ourselves a chance. If we can cut down on those two things we will be better this year – if not then more of the same things we have been seeing. As far as us running the table, I dont see it. Another poster was right that we will know a lot more about our team after SC and Arky. I am concerned about quarterback (I hope Coach Richt is right), and this is pretty much the same OLine that was highly touted last year and underperformed. Defense was lost last year, I am sure coach G will get that turned around quickly (ooooh to have a junkyard D again….), however there is a learning curve so we are just going to have to be patient. yes the schedule is a bit easier than the last couple, but to tell you the truth I like playing quality games OOC. This is nothing new – we used to play UCLA, BYU, Cal, Texas A&M, etc… back in the 70’s/80’s (I know, I know – the SEC schedule wasnt as full back then). So, keep a cupcake, add a quality OOC and then tech.
Going off on another tangent – whats up with our athletic teams this year ? Not just football, but baseball didnt even qualify for SEC tourney, gymnastics didnt qualify for Nationals after having won the last 5 NC, basketball didnt do well, swimming/diving and golf didnt do as well.

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pcsjax1 is an idiot. UGA has a very easy schedule this year much like the schedule that florida has been playing in the last few years.

Me If you had anything worth saying you would use something besides me.

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It’s time to put up or shut up! I’m not buying in on the “hype”!

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Hey GoldenDawg, are you serious that UGA has an easy schedule?? There are no easy schedules in the SEC.

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Too funny. This guys track record is a joke. Uga running the table!! Does this moron know they play UF and the skidmarks uga has against them. What about Tennessee. What a dolt. They won’t even beat Colorado.

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Wow what a smart marketing ploy that Phil Steele throws out there to get the Georgia urchins to run out and buy his Magazine ! Mediocre brethren South Carolina will dash UGA’s hopes early while Richt will be on the hot seat come Turkey Day.

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not with UGA’s sorry recruiting class we will not run the table

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This just in, I was voted CFB Coach of the Year by JUGS magazine. SWEEEET!

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Steele must be a crack addict or should have mentioned how this same UGA team could lose 5 games again.

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the gaiders are nervous..We’re gunning for them..gonna make oscar meyer pay…run up the score on the turds…

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The conference schedule (and off weeks) are set by the league office. Do you actually believe that Nick Saban would have agreed for so many team to have the off week before playing Bama IF his AD could have arranged it? The man just won the SEC and a national championship, and you think Damon Evans should have some pull over that? Now what were you saying about stupidity?

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Undefeated or not, UGA will still have a successful season. I don’t understand the standards your fan base has. What has UGA done in the past 30 years to expect an undefeated season and a MNC?? You can still enjoy a successful 9 or 10 win season. ENJOY being the keyword there. That’s what its all about for the fans.

It’s called perspective people. Learn it and live it. You could be a Tech fan afterall. Think about it.

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Georgia will lose to: South Carolina, Auburn, Miss State, Arkansas and of course, Florida. 7-5 BABY. Music City Bowl. They could lose to Kentucky, Tenn, Vandy or Colorado but I’ll give them a benefit of a doubt there. Bobo will be fired at the end of the season and the microscope will be on Richt. It will all come down to 2011 when the schedule should be tougher. If he wins less than 9 games then it’s adios.

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Sounds just like it did the 3 years I was coach and I was 3-1 against the humpers.

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When UGA gets blown out in the first game at South Carolina and starts spiraling downhill, LeMay and his fellow recruits will all jump ship cause they know this coaching staff will be gone in two seasons.

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Anyone know why Auburn is winning the state of Alabama this year and getting the top talent.Auburn looks to get 8 of the top 13 kids instate including the #1 player in the state. Bama wins NC and can’t win the state. Auburn is on a roll!!

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It was sad to hear about The Real World. Dawgs beat South Carolina and Murray threw 3 TD passes and Ealy and King had over 100 yards. I can’t believe he jumped from the top of the stadium to his death. Wait a minute he is alive and well. A Doctor which is a UGA graduate saved his life.

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Then you woke up…

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I woke up and the Dawgs still won and the crowd called you the biggest fool in the crowd. By the way who is your team/

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jesse james…someone I think stole your mind. Not that there was that much in the vault to begin with.

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Real World – who said anything about vault and brains we are talking football and you are scared to tell me who your team is. Hurry it is 9:30 and your mama is going to make you go to bed. That is the Real World.

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GoDOGS1…Anything to do with your cumulative SAT score???

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jesse james, sure that’s not your mamma callin’?? You seem to be the one on limited time. My team is whoever is playing Georgia.

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That is what I thought you just hate the Dawgs. Well I don’t know of any school that would want you pulling for them. Why do you hate UGA so bad. Did they not offer you a scholarship or did UGA pee on you?

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and still counting.

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Always have……always will.

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NEVER!! HAHHA

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Real World -Beating UGA is a big win. You poll the SEC coaches and they will tell you. Listen to post game interviews and they will tell you. That is what is wrong with you, you have your mind made up and that is not the Real World. Oh Georgia Sux, I see you have a case of jealousy also.

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Been to Athens twice. Nice town, nice campus, even your coach is nice. You just happen to have the biggest idiot fans in college football. You all never want to face reality and think that if you don’t win you somehow got cheated or had bad luck. There is a guy that best represents UGA fans and he comments here all the time, his name is Patrick Sulley. He is the poster child (literally and figuratively) for the Bulldawg nation. Anyone who is a regular here knows exactly who I’m talking about.

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jessie james…I wish we DID live in a world where it wasn’t who won or lost but how you play the game. But unfortunately they keep score and there is always a winner and a loser. To be honest with you, I think most of the coaches in the conference and in CFB try to do it the right way. I respect Richt, Saban and Meyer all as a person and think they try to represent. It’s just that Saban and Meyer know how to motivate and know when to put the hammer down sometimes with just a stare. I’d be scared to death playing for either one of those guys but I’d love ‘em at the same time for maxing my talent.

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Real World – I agree that Coach Richt probably tries to be a players coach sometimes and was too loyal to his coaches. But I am not going and get on here and bash Coach Meyer or Coach Saban. So I expect the same for Coach Richt. If you haven’t played for him then you can’t voice an opinion. I know this blog is alot of bull and you can’t take it seriously, but everybody loves to take shots at Coach Richt. Those people better wish they were half the man he is. He also has a stare and I have seen him grab face mask and I feel like you will see the real Coach Richt this year. Not that you haven’t, but I believe he is not scared to say he has made mistakes and in athletics you improve by your mistakes.

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just wondering, who do you play in the regionals in baseball? Say what? you play nobody. What a shame. Just like your football team will be going no where. BWHA, HA,HA,HA,HA. HA.

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How about Pete Carrol? He’s not a disciplinarian, but his winning % is higher than Saban’s. 2 National Championships in a short span.

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We’re all happy that you’re happy.

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Jim Tressel won a National Championship. And he’s milder than Richt. He even wears a sweater vest.

Tony Dungy is quiet and won a Super Bowl.

Phil Jackson was 10 rings, and practices Zen.

Nope, don’t have to be like Sbana and Meyer to win it all. That’s a myth.

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Hope Ray – One of the greatest coaches and motivators was the late Coach Erk Russell. I saw him do it both ways. It is all about adjustments. To be a good and successful coach you have to be able to make them.

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As long as dawgs beat gators, it will be a great season.

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jesse james………….. the biggest job of a head coach is to have them prepared to win, obviously CMR did not do that when they got blown out at tennessee 2 of the past 3 years…… he did not have them prepared to win when they got beat by south carolina years ago and i can not remember when he prepared his team to win against florida was

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Hook Line and Sinker…U dawg fans be sure to go out and purchase Mr. Steele’s magazine so you can read more.

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Mega…Mickey Andrews had more to do with those national championships than Bowden and Richt combined. Those fearsome pass rushing defenses were phenomenal and produced All American after All American and a ton of Pros.

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funny that you say that……. “CMR has coached in more national championships than saban and mayer combined”… LOL

lets see he was offense cord at florida state when they lost 13-2 to oklahoma…. thats right, the only points they scored was a defensive safety……. what a way to show CMR at his best

and he has only 2 national championship rings and one of them is tainted when they lost to notre dame is ‘93..

other than that he has coached in a total of 3 national championship games
saban and mayer coached in 4 and are a perfect 4and 4 in those games

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what i mean losing to south carolina 3 years ago… yes we did lose or did you forget

and who has beaten florida? well lets just see meyer is 1-3 against ole miss

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Phil Steele is an idiot if he thinks GA can run the table. They have a green QB who didn’t look good at all in spring drills. They’re changing their defense. They have to beat South Carolina, Florida, and Auburn for starters. Bet against it. Bet the farm.

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“I’ve seen murray and brantley play—murray’s a lot better. He played big time high school ball and brantley played at some small school. Look for Grantham’s D to pressure brantley into some INTs—Ga wins that game easy. Gators: tebow’s gone, spikes is gone and the run is over—book it.”

Brantley played high school football at Trinity Catholic in Ocala, FL and set numerous Floirda High School records for passing, touchdowns, etc… He was also the Gatorade Offensive Player of the Year coming out of that “small school.” He’s a solid four inches taller than Murray and I think Murray will be a good QB, just not his first year out. Dawg fans better back of on putting the pressure on Murray or they are going to have this season meltdown on them, give the kid some time to develop. Brantley high school bio below.

http://www.johnbrantley.org/

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Urban – How are you doing? I heard you got dehyrated at Six Flags and had to go back to the Hotel. Listen, pace yourself and if I need to call Tim, let me know.

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With a couple of breaks, UGA could win the SEC—florida’s way down, bama lost 9 starters on D. Ga can beat florida, since fla lost their top 4 players on O and D. The rest of the SEC east will be terrible, so UGA should win the east pretty easily. Look for the dawgs to go 11-1, win the east and play bama for the SEC. 2010—the year of the Dawg—mark it down!!!

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jesse james – UGA will lose @ South Carolina, UGA will lose @ Arkansas, UGA will lose against Florida in Jacksonville, UGA will lose @ home against GT.

UGA final record will be 8-4

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jesse james, CMR is 7-2 against south carolina and that is terrible…. especially when meyer is perfect against them….. when spurrier was at florida he was 14-0 against south carolina

facts are facts

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April Fool’s Day has come a bit late this year……
Here we go again. Dog fans with another mythical championship year. Oh, wait….They did have 1 (one)…… 30 years ago.

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GTFan – What will be Tech’s final record? Seems to me you sure are worried about the Dawgs. Run Caleb Run!

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WOW, run the table? No way that..

-UGA beats UF. UF’s defense is elite. UGA’s isn’t. People raving about UGA’s DLine?? They had a very good 4-3 line, but UGA doesn’t have anyone to play the true 0 tech 3-4 NT spot. If the guards of teams like UF are allowed to get to the second level and block UGA’s undersized LBs, then it’s going to be a LONG day. UF’s entire two deep on the DL will be 5*s who have at least 2 years in the system. It only gets worse from there. UF’s LB are very solid. Their weakest link might be John Bostic. LOL, UGA dfoesn’t even have a LB of Bostic caliber on their entire roster. Then the DB. The DB depth is scary good. Best in the nation, no doubt about it. UF will be a starting a redshirt junior QB, UGA’s will be a redshirt freshman. UGA has a lot of talent, but not on the same level as UF. UGA will need to find a DT NT in the mold of Terrance Cody for the 2011 class. A couple big fast OLBs wouldn’t hurt either. Give Todd G 2 years to get that D up to speed and Murray the chance to mature in the system and by 2012 UGA should be on UF’s level…

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Thanks for your once weekly does of BS. Here we go again. When will you guys EVER learn?

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for your information i have sent an email to damon evans at his UGA email address

NEXT

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Florida and Bama fans are hilarous, they spend all their time here on the Georgia blg.

Sure, nothing to fear, 4 pages of posts later.

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jesse james – If we can somehow beat VA Tech we can be in the national championship facing Alabama though that would be awesome. VA Tech is gonna be tough this year though Frank Beamer always have his team prepared will but hopefully coach Johnson will have the Jackets ready to Buzz them in Blacksburg.

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mdawg – I didn’t say GT will destroy UGA it will be a close game but I see GT winning the game.

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funny because i did say that UGA will destroy tech

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Here in Shreveport, we can’t wait for those georgia fans to come back to town for another great bowl week shindig, with plenty of cold PBR, the prettiest ladies this side of the mississippi and nicest motel 6 in the southeast! Hurry up dawg fans and book your rooms—that motel 6 fills up fast near the freeway.

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I just don’t see UGA winning a national title for a long time they have to compete with Ala and Fla those schools recruit very well. I can see Tenn winning a national title before UGA.

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Well mdawg, gtfan and the rest it has been fun. I like to shoot the bull all in fun. That is what is great about sports, it is great that we can argue, discuss, pick at each other and at the end of the day we can put our heads down without fear because of all the brave armed forces and veterans that make it possible. It has been fun and happy belated Memorial Day.

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Maybe Georgia shouldn’t even show it up since the Florida fans on our Blog disagree with unbiased experts like Phil Steele & Scout and think Georgia will lose so many games. Hilarious. maybe Florida should have been ranked #1, and all the experts got it wrong. That’s funny.

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Exactly guys. See, accordng to Florida fans:

1- They didn’t lose 9 guys to the NFL
2- Charlie Strong isn’t coaching in Louisville
3- Leading rusher Tebow will return
4- Leading receivers Hernandez & Cooper will both be back
5- Meyer never leaves a school after 5 years–he’s the model of longevity
6- Alabama didn’t beat them in the SEC Championship

Florida fans humor me. Thanks for the laugh.

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mdawg – It’s either going to be Virgina Tech vs. Alabama in the national championship game or Georgia Tech vs. Alabama.

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Bama,
Remember three years ago when the Dawgs won in overtime in Tuscaloosa?
When Bama had to apologize for the actions of its fans behaviour.

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Not even gonna read the crap posted by Tech fans on here… I scrolled straight down to comment.

My two cents: I think Steele and others have some reasons for optimism for a successful year but I think running the table is out of the question. Until Florida gets knocked off, they should be favorites in every SEC East game. I think Colorado may be tough out there, South Carolina is ALWAYS hard to beat in Columbia, and Georgia Tech has given us some good games in recent years and Georgia’s had to battle to win (NOTE TO TECH FANS: Notice that I complimented your program and didn’t name-call, like many of you love to do. ALSO NOTE: While Tech has played some CLOSE games vs. Georgia, Dogs are still 8-1 vs. Tech in the Richt era and 16-4 over the last 20 years and 23-7 over the last 30.)

So my prediction is a solid 9-win season, at least a shot at being 1st or 2nd in the SEC East, and (once again) a good bowl. I really think, from what I’ve read and heard, that 2011 could be the BIG year for Georgia… lotta great kids coming in next summer, plus this years fresh. and soph. classes will be a year older and wiser. Good luck Dawgs, GATA!!!

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Anyone heard, is #1 ranked defensive coach Charlie Strong still the DC at Florida?

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Hey guys, Tebow is coming back to play for the Gators next year, right?

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Predicting an undefeated season for UGA is quite simply blustery nonsense. Saying the Dawgs are no longer relevant in the SEC East is equally nutty, if not more so.

One of the luxuries of getting older is developing an appreciation of the quality product, program, and leadership at UGA, and simply sitting back and enjoying the games and competition. UGA has the quality talent, leadership, and support program to make this a very exciting and entertaining season. I’m looking forward to watching a talented young quarterback develop, watching an exciting big-play offense, and watching the new coaches develop the new defense under fire.

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guess again….. no acc team will be playing for the national championship……ohio state is loaded this year and oregon has there entire team back except for their running back who was suspended for hitting the other teams player square in the mouth……

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gus,
he number 1 DC was kirby smart at alabama not charlie strong

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mdawg — you’re right about the ACC. The level of play in that league has slowly dropped over the last 10-12 years. FSU and Miami were supposed to raise the bar when they joined… instead, they have slipped, and no other team has become a national power (Sorry Tech fans — you’re good but not national-title-picture good).

Va. Tech, Clemson, Ga. Tech, Miami… all should be good this year but all have serious flaws. A game between them and a champ from the SEC, Big 10 or Big 12 would definitely be a loss. I’m no Bama or Gator fan, but those teams in 2008 and 2009 would have wiped the floor with the ACC champ. And in recent years, the SEC has dominated the ACC (save for a few wins by Ga. Tech over Vandy and Miss. State)….

The ACC still has a ways to go before it becomes a consistent power football conference.

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The 9 players from Florida all passed up on the NFL and will return this season right?

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Get real Phil, Georgia is about to have another terrible season, Richts lasts season is the next.

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Gatorman… sorry, dude, UGA is much better off this summer than last… more experience in key situations, better coaching, and better quarterback potential (Murray and Mason have a ton more talent than Cox ever did). And the schedule is not quite as tough… and Richt has a great way of rebounding after a tough year (see 2007: UGA coming off a “bad” year at 9-4 winds up winning 11 games, BEATING FLORIDA and winning a BCS bowl)… now in 2010, Georgia is coming off a “terrible” season by your accounts (really? 8 wins is terrible? ask tech over the last 25 years how much they would LOVE to have an 8-win season)…. sorry, gatorman, you’re off kilter. Richt will rebound with a better staff around him and more commitment from his players. Richt at UGA will outlast Meyer at Florida, mark my words.

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And by the way, shouldn’t Florida fans want to have a big rivalry with Georgia, where the win means something? I mean, how big is the Florida-Vandy rivalry when you win 800 games in a row? And if Georgia is going to be so terrible, why the heck are Florida fans on a UGA blog and trying to denigrate Georgia’s program? Seems like a lot of trouble for a team that, in gatorman’s words, is going to have a “terrible” season.

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Ha. hahahahaha. Just ha.

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Phil Steele RANKS UGA # 19 this up-coming season, the same as we are over the last 4 years at # 19 at 38-14.

Last 4 years :

48 wins Florida
40 wins LSU
39 wins Alabama
38 wins Georgia Bulldogs

In the last 4 years, 14 losses by Coach Richt.

9 points 2001 vs South Carolina
10 points 2001 vs Florida
17 points 2001 vs Auburn
16 points 2001 vs Boston College
13 points 2002 vs South Carolina
18 points 2002 vs Tennessee
13 points 2002 vs FL 0-13 3rd down
10 points 2003 vs LSU
16 points 2003 vs UAB
13 points 2003 vs Florida
13 points 2003 vs LSU
20 points 2004 vs South Carolina
13 points 2004 vs Marshall
14 points 2004 vs Tennessee
20 points 2004 vs Arkansas
6 points 2004 vs Auburn
19 points 2004 vs Georgia tek
17 points 2005 vs South Carolina
10 points 2005 vs Florida
14 points 2005 vs Georgia tek
18 points 2006 vs South Carolina
14 points 2006 vs Colorado
14 points 2006 vs Ole Miss
14 points 2006 vs Florida
20 points 2006 vs Kentucky
15 points 2006 vs Georgia tek
12 points 2007 vs South Carolina
14 points 2007 vs Tennessee
20 points 2007 vs Vandie
14 points 2008 vs South Carolina
10 points 2008 vs Florida
17 points 2008 vs Auburn
10 points 2009 vs Okie State
20 points 2009 vs Arizona State
13 points 2009 vs LSU
19 points 2009 vs Tennessee
17 points 2009 vs Florida

DISNEYdawg.scom

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Without Tebow, florida becomes ordinary again. UGA is loaded and on a mission. Dawgs win the SEC east—bet the house!

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“You’re a redneck if you’re fan base is on it’s 17th undefeated football season and your team actually only has one.”

This is too easy!

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Bingo!!

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Wait a minute! Are all you UGA fans that have been touting the almighty strength of schedule in the SEC now calling the SEC schedule a creampuff schedule?

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I think this guy jsut knows how simple minded UGA fans really are and he hopes to turn them away from their only claim to fame (#34) The only thing they have to cheer about was over 20 years ago!!

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YES, and they’ll be playing Louisiana Tech for the BCS Championship. Give me a BREAK!! I wonder what Phil Steele pulls down a year for his stupidity.

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Let’s play the games……..everything else on here is wasted fodder…

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Remember when Georgia fans were saying that once Leak was gone, Florida was gonna fall off because Tebow was just a runner and couldn’t throw the ball?? I remember reading alot of that right here in the AJC blogs comment sections. Gee wiz, are you guys EVER right??

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And remember last year about this same time when Georgia fans (and Paul Finebaum as well) were all harping on how Urban Meyer was gonna bolt for Notre Dame last year because that was really his “dream” job??? Wrong AGAIN.

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This is a great idea and I would love to see it, but UGA needs to
beware of the Chickens in Columbia. I think the Evil Genius will
mess up the season of one or two teams and right now, the names
of UGA, Alabama, and Florida come to mind as potential “ruinees”.

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Also remember how Georgia fans were saying that Meyer was lying to all those five star recruits he signed up and was gonna retire/resign/whatever right after signing day. Well I believe he’s at the SEC meeting in Destin right now. Man, I could go on and on but maybe even some of you dumb dawgs are starting to get the picture. If I were all of you, I’d get out of the forecasting business. Good thing you’re not the weatherman!

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The following will show why jawja won’t be running any table soon, they are more likely to waiting on tables in some dive after this year.

2006 RECRUITING CLASSES

1 Southern Cal 25 5 14 6 3.9 3,018
2 Florida 27 4 17 5 3.89 2,901
3 Florida State 31 2 18 10 3.68 2,703
4 Georgia 28 2 14 12 3.64 2,436

One more nail in Richt’s coaching coffin. Pat Forde looked at the 2006 college recruiting classes: “Only four of ESPN’s 2006 top 25 recruiting classes were signed by teams that played in a BCS bowl four years later: Florida (No. 1), Texas (No. 3), Ohio State (No. 10) and Alabama (No. 18).
USC had the No. 2 class and just finished its worst season since 2001. Georgia was No. 4 and performed so poorly that Mark Richt had to shake up his staff and has himself edged toward the hot seat. Notre Dame was No. 5 and fired its coach. Florida State was No. 6 and got its legendary coach pushed into retirement.”

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I believe that UGA will be better than most anticipate, but Phil Steele is not doing them a favor. I am sure that the long time DAWG Fans will not drink this Steele’s nectar. If too many UGA fans buy into his proverb, they could set themselves up for another 2007 letdown when expectations were over the top as they were for UF last year.
It should be an interesting year and Jax will be intense again on 30 October.
Go Gators!

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Ah, it’s summer! The birds are singing, the grass is green, and UGA fans are predicting another national championship run. With the same head coach, an untested defensive coordinator, and basically a second string quarterback who – wait – really and truly beat out the other guy who’s no longer on the team.

Hope spring eternal – so does idiocy….

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Steele got it right. With the 155 games of experience, Georgia’s O-Line will dominate, AJ, Olson Murray& Ealey on the field, offense is the best to ever play in the SEC. 40 points a game, 500 yards a game. Blowout wins.

Gonna be a great year. I ageee with Steele.

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With Strong’s defensive mind, leading rusher Tebow, Leading receivers Hernandez & Cooper & the 9 NFL type players all coming back, Florida will be tough to beat.

Oh, they’re all gone? For real? No wonder no one has Flrida ranked #1.

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[...] And if you missed it, Phil Steele said the Georgia football team “could very well run the table” this year. [...]

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That guy Sam Dog on page one of this blog is the epitome of a UGA homer…loved his quotes:

“I believe it” “We now have 2 highly credible sources” and the best one, “We now have Phil Steele raving about the dogs.” Bring it on Sammy…I need more laughs today…

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Run the table? Seriously? I dont even think Alabama will run the table and they are much, much better then UGA. UGA should be ecstatic if they go 9-3 with a freshman QB and a completely overhauled defense. 8-4 or 7-5 is more likely.

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Dream on…talks cheap. But I do believe in Coach Richt and believe we make a good run.

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If Florida’s so great, why ain’t nobody picking them to win a National Championship? Must not be as good as Florida fans think, huh?

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Gotta to tell you, Georgia’s defense is gonna rock some worlds. Kwame is about the same size as Mt. Cody, gonna be hard to run on him. 2 OLB’s can bring the heat, both are proven sackmeisters. Boykin’s a stud and Cuff has shut down AJ all Spring. The #1 defense looked stout on G-Day, and they were just running the base D. 3-4 annihilated the Florida spread, gonna be fun. Look for Georgia’s D to return back to a top D, just like 2001-2007.

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If Cuff becomes the shut down corner like he was in the Spring, there’s not a team Georgia will play besides Arkansas that has a great #2 WR. Cuff is the key to the season.

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I think people realize, Meyer’s not a great coach, just got lucky with NFL Rookie of the Year phenom Percy Harvin. He’s never won it all without him. Not even last year with a team that was LOADED, Meyer got blown out against the only top 10 ranked team he played. He’s just not a great coach. People are realizing that and nobody has him winning it all without Percy.

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ya right, we get a new defence coach and everything else falls into place. We still have CMR and his record in the Florida games.

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AJ only got open 2x on G-Day, missed catches both times. Cuff played him tough, going up against the best WR in college football is great for Vance, that’s where he’s become that shut down corner. Cuff shut down AJ on G-Day, but Georgia’s said he’s been that way all Spring.

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I meant hump the table…damn I messed it up!

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Still mention of Durham? Interesting… Gald to see someone mentioning Figgins; although, he is number three or four on the depth chart. UGA has exceptional depth at wide receiver. The “D” is a bigger question mark than the “O” (even with a redshirt freshman at QB). The way I see it, though. That back field is speedy, and the overall “D” will be more aggressive. They may give up some big plays getting into the new system, but they are also liable to cause a few turns.

What it really comes down to is how hard these kids work in the summer and how well they play as a team. If they set out to make Tim Tebow look like a slacker all will go really well. If they decide it’s time to get drunk for a couple of months, look for 9 wins and yet another loss to the Gators. (BTW, as a fan I am 4 and 1 versus the reptiles. Perhaps we should take up a collection to get me to Jax).

Here is hoping that Steele’s article is the only one that spouts off about the potential and that no one ranks the Dawgs higher than 15. Best to stay low key. One game at time.

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No one is going to run the table in the SEC. LSU should win the west and UGA should win the east with 1 to 2 losses each. Bama lost NINE starters on defense – 3 losses there and Florida is rebuilding their defense, have a new QB and lost a lot off of the offense – plus they lost the strength of their defense – their DC is gone.

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Interesting that this was a MUCH bigger deal to all the rical trols, than the actual Georgia fans.

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Gators will lose every game in October in 2010 & 2011

2010:
Alabama, LSU, Miss St., Georgia

2011:
Alabama, LSU, Auburn, Georgia

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Steele provides the chivalry (pre-season publications) and Georgia fans lap it up.

Georgia fans, the Don Quixotes of College football!

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How to beat Bammy? When I was a freshman or Sophomore at UGA (84-85), Vandy tied us or SC beat us (can’t quite remember) using a brilliant anti-Dooley D. They pooched kicked it every kick off and loaded the box. I mean loaded. Four LBS standing right behind the line. I suggest that a similar strategy may work with Alabama. Stuff the box and rotate guys on Julio. Harass Julio on every play.

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Agree with what Steele said to ESPN; Georgia makes that table run this year. Steele gives some good reasons:
-Best O-Line in nation with 150+ games of experience, 240 yards a game rush over last 5, and only 12 sacks
-Best Special Teams trio of Punter/Kicker/Punt Returner
-Light schedule
-Better defense than last year due to coaching changes

With AJ & Ealey, and the #1 O-Line in front, and this easy schedule, Florida & South Carolina the only 2 good defenses on the schedule, look for Georgia’s offense to set some SEC records this Fall for yards, scoring margin, and points.

This is the best offense Richt has put on the field at Georgia and BY FAR the best offense in the SEC East.

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chazzo your post at 11:13 was spot on love them or hate them you can’t over look the Gators this year.

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Wonder why now riters have Florida winning the National Championship this year? All the experts are looking down on Florida.

Looks like the Florida fans on the blog here don’t like that.

There’s reasons nobody’s pickin Florida #1 in the nation this year folks.

Think about it.

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The only table I see GA running is going winless.

What a JOKE!

Enough Said!

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Steele makes some great points, I’m buying it.

Georgia makes a run, wins it all in 2010.

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Look at me I put my 2 cents in on every UGA blog, because I have no life and am considering a sex change

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I’m coming to join you Elizabeth, this is the big one

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I’ll go out on the limb: Georgia vs. Auburn in Atlanta. There I said it.

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Steele is the most accurate guy in the biz.

If he says UGA winning it all and making a run, take er to the bank.

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Yep … Below, I’d say Mr Steele “rocked” this prediction, from last season, too. This is the same week that he predicted Clemson would lose to Miama (Tigers won), and that both Alabama & Florida would destroy UT & Miss St respecitvely …. and I think we all know how lucky both were to win those games.

#12 GEORGIA TECH AT VIRGINIA

Last 12 Years Matchups

Georgia Tech lost 8 straight times at Scott Stadium with their last win in 1990 when they knocked off the #1 Cavs. The home team is 12-2 but last year Georgia Tech was ranked #21 and at home, jumped out to a 14-3 lead but was outscored 21-3 the final 3Q’s, was upset at home 24-17 and was held to just 156 yards rush. Although QB Sewell has improved, he did leave the game last week with a sprained ankle (check status). On the season he is averaging 182 yards per game (55%) with a 5-5 ratio. RB Simpson missed last week with a neck injury but is expected to play here. Georgia Tech has a large offensive edge (#6-93) but the Cavs have the defensive edge (#24-55). QB Nesbitt is averaging 128 yards per game (48%) with a 4-3 ratio, but is #3 in the ACC with 625 rush yards (4.1). WR Thomas is #1 in the ACC with 27 receptions (24.9) despite Georgia Tech’s offensive scheme (just 1 completion last week). Georgia Tech is coming off a huge upset win over #4 Virginia Tech (first home win over Top 5 team S/’62) and Virginia has won 12 of their last 13 in Oct.

PHIL’S FORECAST: Virginia 26 Georgia Tech 23

The Jackets kicked VA’s arse! 34-9!!
Keep’em coming Mr “Expert”…….

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Richt is 39-3 when he gets a 100 yard rusher.

Both Alabama and Florida win their divisions by averaging over 200 yards a game rushing.

Georgia averages over 240 a game over last 5 games, has the O-Line with the most experience in the NCAA at 155 starts.

Georgia wins SEC East, running all the way.

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Richts too complacent.The Dawgs won’t win Jack.

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Phil Steele is the most accurate predictor in pre-seaon in college football. When he says, Georgia might go on a run, that’s as close to the turth as you can get.

http://preseason.stassen.com/prediction-accuracy/2009-10yr.html

Steele was most accurate over 10 year period, and 5 year period, and 2nd most accurate over 3 year period.

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Oh yeah, watch for the classic “trap” game on Oct. 23 @ Kentucky. They will be looking ahead to the annual Florida beatdown, and will get clawed by the Wildcats. Count on it. CMR will not have his team focused. Just like GT was last year when they played UGA. They were looking to Clemson and an ACC Championship, and they got beat. Oct. 23 go ahead and put it in the L column.

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The #1 most accurate pre-season predictor said this about Georgia:

“If I was going to pick another one out of the stack there,” Steele said Friday on ESPN’s College Football Live, “I would have to say the Georgia Bulldogs. I think they’ve got a shot of even winning the SEC East and could very well run the table.”

Steele also raved about Georgia’s O-Line: 155 starts of experience, 243 yards a game overage rushing over last 5 games, only gave up 12 sacks.

I don’t think Steele thinks the rushing attack, defense & QB play will improve this year.

His lone concern was the defensive secondary.

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JAMEY BULLCRAP ABOUT PHIL STEELE HIS PICKS SUX AND YOU DONT WANT TO CHALLENFE ME HIS PRO PICKS ARE 46%. ILISTEN TO HIM AND BET THE OPPOSITE COLLEGE AND PRO . ESPN AND JIM ROME LOVE AND FOXSPORTS TO BRING PHIL STEELE ON , THE GUY HAS ALOT OF INFORMATION IN HIS BOOKS BUT ACTUALLY PICKING MONEY$ FOR ME HE IS LOUSY,AND ALL YOU IDIOTS BADMOUTHING TODD GRANTHAM ASK KEITH BROOKING IF HE IS BAD , SOME PEOPLE DONT DESERVE TO BE ON A COMPUTER.

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One reason is due to GA’s comfy schedule this year. Who do they really play? A FL team that has lost most of its key players, TN with a new coach, and that’s really it. I don’t want you hear you dawg fans crying about your schedule this year. A half decent team would go 10-2 on it.

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The Dogs need to play wiht CON FI DENCE in 2010.

CON FI DENCE = SCORING MARGIN

Does Richt have the killer instinct that’s willing to run up the score to give our guys a good margin for error as a buffer zone against penalties, turnovers, and bad calls, or wis he just too nice of a guy?

Can Georgia DOMINATE TEAMS in the 1st Quarter, setting the tone, and in the 1st 3 games, sending a message to the rest of the league? Can Richt leanr how to break down the will of his opponent by blowing them out?

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Gino’s secret at UCONN is scoring margin. He tries to blow opponents out, take away their will, and they’re easy to defeat. He tells his players they need to keep scoring, to give their best possible effort, regardless of how many points you’re up by, keep scoring.

That’s how you go on a run and don’t lose games for several years.

Scoring margin.

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Lindy’s ranks UGA #22, has little positive to say other than a veteran line, kickers, and AJ, and says it will be an 8 game season. I think a lot of folks are underestimating some of the other players on the team. If I were a UGA player, I would be highly insulted. I guess we will find out if they are man enough.

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Hey Mike that is pretty weak when GA’s program sucks and has for the last 30 years!

Gators take the East again in 2010! Smoke that!

Enough Said!

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“CALL IT” PLEASE call it quits fool, gaytards take the east up your easst buddy, no more timmy hahahahahahaha

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[...] favorite, for the sheer amount of content and the entertaining commentaries. A week or so ago, the ajc.com posted this Phil Steele blurb about the 2010 Dawgs: “If I was going to pick another one out of [...]

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