‘It was my fault,’ Dogs’ Shawn Williams says
From AJC correspondent Andy Johnston in Athens:
Georgia safety Shawn Williams is shouldering the responsibility for Saturday’s loss.
He missed tackling Arkansas wide receiver Greg Childs at the 25-yard line, and Childs ran into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown with 15 seconds left.
“It was my fault,” Williams said Monday night, following Georgia’s practice. “I missed the tackle.”
Williams played most of the second half, his first extended playing time of the season. He saw the play on game film on Sunday.
“I just had to move on,” Williams said. “There was nothing I could do about it.”
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Damon Evans
September 20th, 2010
10:43 pm
Hey everyone,
I just wanted to let you guys know that Courtney Fuhrmann’s panties were actually pink, not red!
And apparently she said my wiener was small for a black man’s?
SteveW
September 20th, 2010
10:46 pm
That play was his fault, but not the loss. Ark. shouldn’t of even had the ball at that point. And in the telecast the announcers showed another UGA player who bit inside and should have been back – we were playing a two deep – he shouldn’t have been back there by himself. Notice how Mallet hit his TE on the 1st two plays of that last series? Why didn’t we on the preceding series?
SteveW
September 20th, 2010
10:47 pm
In my last post, I should clarify – the missed tackle was his fault – nothing else.
WDE
September 20th, 2010
10:49 pm
This kid shouldn’t be taking the blame for the game anyways- Childs is a sick receiver and he put an amazing move on him.
That said, UGA needs to send CMR down to Tallahassee where he wants to be anyways.
Pitbull
September 20th, 2010
10:50 pm
Ok guys huddle up. Do you safeties understand your job. Yeah coach, we are the last line of defense in case someone breaks free. Like they did 4 times last week. No, No, Nooo. They call you a safety but you are not really, really, a safety. That’s just what we call you. Now lets gooooooooo!
Are they Tigers or Are they War Eagles?
September 20th, 2010
10:51 pm
…and Auburn is 1 Bo Jackson away from being S. Carolina 3. Oh yeah…you got housed on the 13-0 season but we finished number 2 more recently than you finished number 2. Jackass. Plus we aren’t owned by our in-state rival….I know I know you strung a few in a row together but you canned that coach.
Are they Tigers or Are they War Eagles?
September 20th, 2010
10:52 pm
AND if a single booster ran my program rather than an AD…I’d probably go to the gas station and buy me a new hat.
LakeDawg
September 20th, 2010
10:54 pm
Grantham should step up and absolve Williams. He pulled a Willie and went prevent on the last series. “Agressive D?” Apparently not when it counts.
Act Your Age
September 20th, 2010
10:56 pm
Isn’t it nice, this Tech fan named P.O.A.D. who is about 50, finds the need to post his comments here. Get a life……..
YLOJKT
September 20th, 2010
10:56 pm
I’m a Tech fan to the end, and not sad to say that I root against the Bullpups every game of the year; but I will say this kid is the type of player UGA should be proud to have. He has shown more guts than your entire coaching staff in this one simple statement. I’ve been saying for years that Richt is a terrible head coach, but when the Puppies were winning SEC championships, everyone on these boards couldn’t acknowledge the terrible game management he showed. The few big games you guys won a few years ago, his only tactic was to resort to gimmicks. His time management was so bad, he had to be replaced as offensive play caller, but apparently it just trickles down to whoever he chooses to take over that part of the game. I really appreciate the fact that it takes you guys so long to get it, he’s bought at least another three years off of your support. The only way this meltdown could be better is if you give him a lifetime contract a la Paul Hewitt, then we Tech fans can enjoy the endless whining (albeit well deserved) for the next few years until UGA can raise enough money to buy him out. At least this kid gets it! THWG!
Williams not to blame...
September 20th, 2010
10:58 pm
Even if he make the tackle, Arkansas kicks the winning field goal. I’d like to hear the coaching staff, not some kid, take responsibility.
WDE
September 20th, 2010
11:00 pm
You aren’t owned by your in-state rival, but you sure are owned by ours:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl-WDvCsmcM
And I’ll assume you are on some Oconee County drugs, because 6 in a row isn’t something you dismiss. Don’t be jealous that Auburn let the sliding stop and made a change- something UGA doesn’t have the juevos to do. I loved TT but its hard to argue a change was needed and made without the 5-year “wait till next year” approach the Athens School for Wayward Boys is taking.
Your Wikipedia claims 3 national titles- two of which were in the WWII era during and immediately after our country was at war, and most able-bodied men were serving their country. Takes guts to be a national champ those years…
Face the facts: UGA is on a downward slide, has been for 3 years (nice job in 2008 with your preseason #1 team). Auburn’s moving on up and has real results to back that up- its not Kool-Aid.
And before you get into the UGA 4-year streak on us, I just want you to think about your season and tell me if you honestly think you aren’t due for a good ole-fashioned butt wooping.
WDE
September 20th, 2010
11:02 pm
And let’s be real, you don’t want to take this discussion outside of the realm of coaches and players. UGA has perfected out-of-the-fieldhouse baggage.
WDE
September 20th, 2010
11:05 pm
BTW, here is the most advanced academic lecture you’ll get in your lifetime:
Tigers are the mascot
War Eagle is the battle cry and symbol. It’s that simple.
Quit worrying about our traditions and ask yourself this: why don’t you guys even have an original fight song?
marc
September 20th, 2010
11:05 pm
Mobile dawg my comments are not Vanilla. I was simply pointing out that the coaches are not putting us in the best position to win and that we have not played with out best players and our full arsonal of players which has put too much on our freshman QB. These are facts regardless of what anybody has had to go through. It is worth pointing out that when we get everyone back and if the coaches actually step up and change some things, maybe we can salvage the season. That can still be considered taking accountability. So there you go, Im saying the exact same thing as everyoneelse. Poor playcalling and we are shorthanded. A recipe for disaster. That’s not an excuse, its a fact pimp.
Are they Tigers or Are they War Eagles?
September 20th, 2010
11:06 pm
You never answered the question.
Agreed.
I don’t use drugs.
Take it up with Wikipedia. And I don’t think UGA was the only team fielded during WWII…if so the strength of schedule had to be really really low.
Maybe…but we are going to make a run at that towl waving coach of yours after the season–so watch out! I hear Richt already bought a cool limo.
Could be. You are due…but have been the last 3 years–right?
OneDawgFan
September 20th, 2010
11:06 pm
Shawn, one play didn’t lose it. Keep playing hard. Defense did their job earlier when they gave the offense a chance to win it or go to overtime. Coaching let us down.
jack bull
September 20th, 2010
11:06 pm
watching Monday night football right now, would someone PLEASE call Mike Bobo and tell him to turn it on and watch Drew Brees and the Saints offense and see if he can take some notes….
Football Bat
September 20th, 2010
11:07 pm
Richt can only save himself by taking the play calling away from Bobo, and they only MAYBE can he get some mojo back like had with Van Gorder. Still he will have to man up like young Williams here. Hope that kid is the start of a new attitude. AJ and Richt should take note.
Are they Tigers or Are they War Eagles?
September 20th, 2010
11:07 pm
Ringing a bell after a win > littering after a win.
WDE
September 20th, 2010
11:08 pm
I’m not the “we’ll get you next year” kind of guy… You’re cooked this year- you already know it. Auburn is better than UGA in every single possible way this year. Don’t even mention Drew Butler- you saw his punt to the 40 yard line. Auburn’s program is improving and UGA’s is most definitely NOT. You tell me- who do you think has had more fun watching football the past two years- you or me?
James
September 20th, 2010
11:08 pm
Name him head coach. The current one wouldn’t take ownership.
WDE
September 20th, 2010
11:09 pm
You don’t want to bring up littering- UGA fans did a good job of kicking over trash cans and defecating on the quad last year.
Are they Tigers or Are they War Eagles?
September 20th, 2010
11:09 pm
So the Tiger is the Mascot and War Eagle is the battle cry. You guys really liked that movie The Beastmaster–didn’t you?
“We also have Ferrets that we release pre-pregame to see in the away locker room.”
WDE
September 20th, 2010
11:12 pm
Haha I’m glad you’ve resorted to the least harmful digs you possibly can. The good thing is that we love our program and the direction its heading, love our mascot(s), and are happy about life. No explanation needed on any three points. What about you?
And the Tiger Prowl did wonders for our recruiting and its already paying dividends on the field. You guys would light these boards up if Mark Richt even showed a heart beat of drive to build the program as aggressively as his SEC counterparts.
Are they Tigers or Are they War Eagles?
September 20th, 2010
11:14 pm
And the “Littering” on North Campus was the school President’s Machiavellian plan to charge for tailgaiting on North Campus. Provide tew few port-a-potties and trash cans and guess what? A mess ensues. Then ugly pictures hit the papers and book Adams is a hero for cleaning up the mess. They aren’t charging this year–but I bet they do next year!
We certainly don’t celebrate by making a big mess.
dawgma
September 20th, 2010
11:15 pm
BOBO – learn to send a short reciever on 3rd and 4. Bobo and Grantham are the LOSERS.
BUT – UGA will be a major pain in UF, AU, GT, UT’s butts the season. Please keep underestimating us. Aaron Murray is the real deal.
jack bull
September 20th, 2010
11:18 pm
I’ve seen 3 or 4 plays we need to incorporate ASAP….that’s all, just 3, maybe 4…think we can do that?? it’s not rocket science.
WDE
September 20th, 2010
11:18 pm
Haha a conspiracy theory on the North Campus is all I needed to hear from you. The whole world is out to get you. I bet you’re one of the people that thinks Athens-Clarke County is targeting the football players in the offseason, too, huh?
Are they Tigers or Are they War Eagles?
September 20th, 2010
11:20 pm
I don’t have a problem with Auburn…lots of friends went there. Just not sure where your condescention comes from is all. It is unwarranted and unwelcome. That is what I find usually separates Auburn fans from Florida fans. Florida fans have this odd sense of entitlement and always talk down to you. Frankly I am sad to see that from an Auburn fan.
You may beat us this year…I don’t have aproblem losing to Auburn as much as some other schools.
BTW…The Chiz? Best coaches nickname in college football.
David Granger
September 20th, 2010
11:20 pm
Let’s see…here’s a player who looks us in the eye, admits fault, and doesn’t try to blame it on anyone else or put any damn “spin” on what happened. Wow! Frankly, I’m glad he’s playing for us…we need more kids like that.
Good job, Shawn. Glad to see we might have a leader on the defense…
Concrete Pete
September 20th, 2010
11:20 pm
YO- “WDE”… Yes, we are due a butt whoopin from Auburn, just like we were in ‘06! Still hurts don’t it? You really think Newton is gonna lead you? Really???
JK
September 20th, 2010
11:21 pm
WDE…according to your logic UGA has 4 National Championships…read what you wrote…
WDE
September 20th, 2010
11:22 pm
Well I’ll admit in full disclosure, I was born and raised an Auburn fan in metro Atlanta and then graduated from Georgia Tech. So take all the hate I would normally reserve for Alabama, add in the insurgent fan effect, and throw in that I’m a Tech alum and you’ll understand.
Glenn
September 20th, 2010
11:23 pm
Bobo has to go.
Boca Baby
September 20th, 2010
11:23 pm
WDE: But we kick GT’s A$$ on a regular basis. Just shut up, please.
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GT BABY
September 20th, 2010
11:24 pm
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WDE
September 20th, 2010
11:24 pm
Haha I kindly point everyone to my first post. If I was, say, a Syracuse fan would the points I made be any less true?
Are they Tigers or Are they War Eagles?
September 20th, 2010
11:24 pm
And I don’t blame you all about the Beastmaster either. That movie rocks my face.
gadawgs
September 20th, 2010
11:27 pm
Shawn, this is not on you my man. I admire your willingness to take the hit but it’s your coaches. CMR is a good man and I admire his principles but he needs to shake this thing up a bit or he might be in trouble.. Bobo has to go NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please. Also, coach show some emotion every once in awhile.
Boca Baby
September 20th, 2010
11:27 pm
Glenn: I am beginning to believe you are right. Richt needs to start calling the plays again. Bobo has become so predictable. And what’s with 3rd and 1 and Murray gets sacked trying a pass of more than twenty yards? Bobo cost us this game. Period.
Are they Tigers or Are they War Eagles?
September 20th, 2010
11:27 pm
WDE…a Tech Troll? This is where our conversation ends sir.
GT BABY
September 20th, 2010
11:28 pm
….
WDE
September 20th, 2010
11:30 pm
The conversation ended when you had nothing sensible to say
Boca Baby
September 20th, 2010
11:31 pm
And what has become of the so called “Two deep, best in the SEC” offensive line? They suck out loud already.
jaxdawgfan
September 20th, 2010
11:32 pm
Shawn, the first step to correcting a mistake is to admit you made one. Profit from what you learned and you’ll be fine. That said, there were others who share the blame for Saturday’s loss. You don’t need to take ALL of it on yourself. Practice hard this week and GATA.
WDE
September 20th, 2010
11:35 pm
And my apologies, I just couldn’t justify putting UGA ahead of Georgia Tech or Emory in my list of in-state choices. You understand.
Are they Tigers or Are they War Eagles?
September 20th, 2010
11:35 pm
Why don’t you look up sensible on Wikipedia? You are on a team’s blog that you admittedly hate on a couple different levels stirring up trouble with nothing really to gain by doing so…does that sound sensible to you?
The Beastmaster comment, while sarcastic, was WAY more sensible.
Ed
September 20th, 2010
11:36 pm
Don’t beat yourself up, kid. Arkansas has a good kicker so it might not have mattered anyway. At least you’ve taken more responsibility and shown more character than your coaching staff.