Richt (and Spurrier) impressed with Georgia defense
To kick off Georgia-South Carolina week, some notes from the coaches’ Sunday conference calls:
- Mark Richt still wasn’t talking about the A.J. Green situation, but he did have some things to say about another wide receiver who missed Georgia’s first game. Tavarres King was suspended for the opener but will play against South Carolina and will “definitely have an impact on this game,” Richt said.
- King “has been practicing extremely well,” Richt said. “He’s in great condition. He had a super summer. He seems to be a lot more confident than a year ago. He’s beginning to become more physical in the blocking aspect.”
- Richt liked a lot that he saw from the defense in its debut under Todd Grantham, including the welcomed fact that it had no penalties. “I thought our guys had some very good judgment on not taking a shot on a guy when he was on his way out of bounds,” Richt said. “Or after he let the ball go.”
- Georgia had five penalties against Louisiana-Lafayette, four on offense and one on special teams.
- The defense held La.-La to 14 yards rushing and 114 passing. More from Richt on the defense: “I think they seemed very locked in mentally. They played extremely hard. There were very few loafs . . . very few mental errors . . . and we tackled well as a team.”
- The defense’s glaring error, of course, was Bacarri Rambo allowing the Ragin’ Cajuns’ only score, a 60-yard TD pass. That brought quite a scolding from Grantham, who was generally animated on the sideline. “I was grinning,” Richt said of Grantham’s demeanor. “I liked it. I think the players liked it, too.” Even Rambo said he appreciated it.
- Richt was even more impressed when he saw Sanders Commings‘ fourth-quarter interception on film. “About as fine an interception as I’ve seen,” he said.
- Caleb King had only one carry in the second half Saturday. He “got dinged up just a little bit,” Richt said. “I don’t think it’s anything serious.”
- Linebacker Richard Samuel was on crutches before Saturday’s game to take pressure off an injured knee. Samuel was getting “close” to returning to action when the knee “just sort of swelled up on him,” Richt said. “We don’t think it’s anything long-term.”
- South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said Georgia’s defense “looked well-prepared and positioned to play pretty much every snap except one.” You know which one.
- And then Spurrier got hyperbolic, saying Georgia “has maybe as good a pass rush as anybody in the country right now, the way it looked this past Saturday.”
- Spurrier, who had a free Saturday to watch football since his team played on Thursday last week, was asked if any teams across the country particularly impressed him. “You mean other than Jacksonville State?” he replied.
- Spurrier on what’s coming up Saturday in Columbia: “It’s extremely important and should be a heck of a game.”
- Have a great Labor Day, everyone.
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290 comments Add your comment
turkey caller
September 6th, 2010
9:09 am
This team appeared coached and prepared especially on defense. The OL was disappointing in not creating more running room. We have got to be able to run the ball with consistency. The defense usually comes around quicker than the offense on teams so maybe the OL can produce. I would like to see them play with the intensity the defense showed. Kickoff coverage didn’t seem as good to me as Richt thought it was. Our kicking game on the other end is worth 10 or more points per game in field goals, field position. Don’t get too caught up in believing Murray won’t make mistakes. He likely will but he showed alot of poise and headiness in running the offense. The SC game always is tough and this year will probably be one of those when you better show up ready to play.
JB
September 6th, 2010
9:15 am
Carolina will be tough……..But after Saturday, the crowing will slow down over there. I like our chances.
Spike
September 6th, 2010
9:18 am
Should be a great battle with the 1969 ACC Champs.
Dawg Grad '89
September 6th, 2010
9:19 am
JB…Agree, I have no reason to doubt that we cannot win that came. It will be tough and likely to come down to the fourth quarter but Dawgs will win. Ball Control and do not turn the ball over and the Dawgs win by 7-10 points
Dawg Grad '89
September 6th, 2010
9:20 am
game.. not came… too much coffee this morning
V Dewley
September 6th, 2010
9:22 am
It’s obvious SC has no chance to win this game. I’m wondering if they should even take up network time broadcasting the game and just have SC forfeit. We all know it’s in their best interest. Anyone who could so soundly defeat UL-La has no equal in the college football universe…
saban
September 6th, 2010
9:30 am
South Carolina wins by 30.
Dawgs beat a high school team and not a very good one.
Kramer
September 6th, 2010
9:31 am
Hey Dewley, don’t you and your boyfriend have something to do?
Dawg Grad '89
September 6th, 2010
9:31 am
SC beat a high school team and gave up 400 yards. Dawgs win by 10
I am a BIG stupid DOG
September 6th, 2010
9:32 am
Stupid Dog = jb. No nerd here either. Making comments about the dogs arrest record is not the issue. It seems most take the bad with the good and move on, however it seems dog writers etc., try to dwell on the good and ignore the bad or distractions. Beating the 1969 ACC Champs would be more impressive. We shall see. Grow a pair
BigBilly
September 6th, 2010
9:34 am
We will see what all of you hair lips say after the OBC spanks your butts.
Spike
September 6th, 2010
9:35 am
Let’s take it to the 1969 ACC Champs!
destin dawg
September 6th, 2010
9:40 am
techies Stay on your on blog… I mean 2 completed passes….( 1 to SC. State ) for 8 yards total… Nesbut for Heisman…. Really ?????
Dawg Grad '89
September 6th, 2010
9:44 am
Destin Dawg…I would say that Nesbut’s Heisman campaign is already over. He may be Tech’s MVP but he is not a Heisman candidate. BTW, how will Tech pay for the advertising campaign if they don’t sell out their games. Plus all those free hotdogs and cokes…
Rocky Mountain Bulldog
September 6th, 2010
9:44 am
This is going be a heck of a game!
day time instead of at night.
Well Percy UGA wins in a close one!!!!!!!!!!
Flo-Ri-Duh!
September 6th, 2010
9:44 am
Lou Lafayette had very little pass rush and even Joe Cox was accurate when he wasn’t rushed. I will say that Murray can move around better than Joe did. The GameCrocks will be putting a big rush on Murrray and UGA’s o-line did break down at times. Murray can’t do all this scrambling against the GameCrocks or he won’t be out there long. Spurrier is going to do everything he can to knock Murrary out. There are two keys: #1) Can UGA get enough pass rush to prevent the deep ball and #2) Can the o-line protect Murray against a very good defense? Carolina has excellent WR’s – especially Jeffries. It looks like UGA is much better in pass coverage – though LL is not a SEC caliber offense by any means.
Chris
September 6th, 2010
9:44 am
Louis Layaf ranked 109 out of 120 in rivals preseason. Yes you sure beat a juggarnaut! I guess Nebraska beating them 55-0 last year was even more impressive!!
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1094845
Kramer
September 6th, 2010
9:46 am
Yes, really. You?
Texas Dawg
September 6th, 2010
9:47 am
The o line has got to do a better job of run blocking! Seems like we passed the ball alot Sat and I wonder if that was the plan to get Murry some pass exp….I’m just concerned….we must be able to run the ball in the SEC…we didn’t have one ball carrier with over 100 yards….if we can’t run the ball on SC and keep Murry in 3rd and shorts we are going to be in for a long game! King runs best on toss sweeps….not between the takles like Ealey….Thomas should get more reps he looked good/shifty…think our special teams wins the game for us in SC!
Fire Stacy Searles
September 6th, 2010
9:48 am
Stacy Searles was a ball of fire his first year at UGA. Since then, this clowns unit has underachieved particularly in the run block shemes. I thought the offensive line would be more athletic and physical but looks more like a team that plays in the Sun belt Conference. Its time to show Van Halanger the door too because this clown has been asleep for years now.
Dawg Grad '89
September 6th, 2010
9:49 am
So Chris, to be fair, give us the Southern Miss ranking and explain how SC gave up 400 yards of offense…Sorry, but i’m not impressed by SC’s win just as you are not impressed with UGA’s win.
Trey
September 6th, 2010
9:51 am
vegas likes carolina. nuff said.
Texas Dawg
September 6th, 2010
9:53 am
RUN THE BALL——DEFENCE——-SPECIAL TEAMS………key to beating SC…that simple……I hope not but I do think we will loose if we count on Murry to win at SC. Sat game was against a JV….SAT we play Varsity…..night and day difference!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait!
Dawg Grad '89
September 6th, 2010
9:55 am
and if Vegas was always right we would all be Millionaires
Chris
September 6th, 2010
9:55 am
53rd. How many points did they give up? 13! Isn’t that what matters? Why are you ignorning that? Ahh because if you go by the score, you have no argument.
Angie Daddy 2
September 6th, 2010
9:56 am
Dogs only has 3 sacks against a 6th grade jr varsity team and now they are world beaters. Comical !
trey
September 6th, 2010
9:57 am
that’s the thing. vegas is usually right when setting the fav. about 78% of the time when the spread is 2 and over. but we aren’t looking at it from a betting view. just from a who’s gonna win view.
Dawg Grad '89
September 6th, 2010
9:58 am
yeah I do, UGA gave up 7 points. Seven is less than 13. I like my odds.
Dawg'em out!
September 6th, 2010
9:58 am
sat game at socar could set the one for the rest of the season.
dawgfan
September 6th, 2010
10:00 am
I’m pretty sure nobody had called us a world beater clown. We just think we can beat South Carolina. At last check, that does not require being a world beater.
My god you haters are seriously stupid people. Wow.
Rolaids salesman
September 6th, 2010
10:00 am
Remember dog fans NO TUMS this Saturday !
Dawg Grad '89
September 6th, 2010
10:02 am
Here are my keys to the game: Dawgs have to rattle Garcia and contain him. SC has to not give up 400+ yds like they did to SoMiss. I expect turnovers to be even. I don’t think that SC has the playmakers that UGA has. Dawgs win by 7-10 in the fourth quarter.
Need Run Blocking
September 6th, 2010
10:03 am
Carolina will play their ass off against UGA. They always do. The teams are prety evenly matched this year in starting talent but UGA is deeper in backup talent. This will be a close game. This game will turn on special teams play (UGA advantage) or mental mistakes and turnovers (tossup). I say UGA 19 to 17.
Angie Daddy 2
September 6th, 2010
10:04 am
Hey dawgfan idiot… you are right nobody has called UGA world beaters ! Except its own delusional fan base.
red&black 4 ever
September 6th, 2010
10:04 am
I can’t wait to see Stevie’s visor fly! The GA defense will give him plenty to get angry about. Go Dawgs!
Need Run Blocking
September 6th, 2010
10:07 am
Angie daddy= tek fan looking for a friend….Hey daddy, how many sacks should they have had? They only blitzed one time dimwit…. didn’t want to show too much…. you best be worrying about NC, Miami, VT, and Fl ST
Need Run Blocking
September 6th, 2010
10:09 am
Angie… what’s the matter son, you got no team to pull for so you pull against? If UGA fans make you sick why don’t you stay off blogs discussing UGA? Question too hard for yoy?
Gamec0ck Pete
September 6th, 2010
10:10 am
Cant wait for the big Jailbird doggie walk this Saturday at Williams Brice. Puppies have been overrated for the last three years.
DawginOH
September 6th, 2010
10:16 am
Spurrier’s comments about Georgia’s pass rush are interesting. Did anyone else think that SC’s O-line looked a little shaky against Southern Miss on Thursday?
I can’t wait to see how the Dawgs do against a quality SEC opponent on Saturday. This game should give us all an idea of where this team stands and where they could go this season. GO DAWGS!!
Gamec0ck Pete
September 6th, 2010
10:18 am
There they go again… dogs didnt want to show too much. yep ….dogs havent been able to do too much either even when they had a Stafford and a Moreno. Yep dogs dont show too much at all!
Need Run Blocking
September 6th, 2010
10:18 am
Pete, you guys lost to the worst UGA team in a decade last year and embarassed the SEC with your loss to UCONN. this year is going to be trhe same as ever….. SC tries hard and loses. You should be used to it by now.
Need Run Blocking
September 6th, 2010
10:20 am
Pete, you are clearly an idiot. You are mouthing off when you got nothing to mouth off about.
Spike
September 6th, 2010
10:22 am
Pete, Mark Richt is 4-0 in the chickencoop. Questions?
Gamec0ck Pete
September 6th, 2010
10:26 am
NRB…. hope you have that suicide hot line number available for the weekend buddy!
Einsteindawg
September 6th, 2010
10:26 am
Am I the only Dawg fan getting nervous about this AJ Green/NCAA situation? Adams is talking in cliches’ and legal-speak, CMR isn’t sure or he would have played Green on Saturday, and I want to believe AJ…but something rotten in Athens.
Dawg Grad '89
September 6th, 2010
10:27 am
I want to know who the next retread coach is going to be at SC once Spurrier retires…Maybe they can hire Bobby Bowden…
Gamec0ck Pete
September 6th, 2010
10:27 am
Spike… that streak will broken just like Richts other streaks have been broken.
Dawg Grad '89
September 6th, 2010
10:29 am
Einsteindawg…I think the NCAA just pushed our case back to the back of the pile. They had so much work to do with NC and Bama that they haven’t been able to focus on UGA. I bet it gets resolved this week. I believe AJ if the investigation has to do with Miami. If it’s about something else, then…not sure since we haven’t heard any details
Spike
September 6th, 2010
10:29 am
Did Lou Holtz lose his marbles while coaching at USC? Or was it because of it?
Gamec0ck Pete
September 6th, 2010
10:31 am
AJ was selling stuff for his john hanc0ck and thats a no no. He wont be playing this week either dog fans and wouldnt really matterif he did.