A 1-4 team as a 13-point favorite? ‘Wow,’ Richt says. ‘Hope they’re right.’
ATHENS – Despite Georgia’s 1-4 record, Vegas oddsmakers have the Bulldogs as a heavy favorite over Tennessee on Saturday in Sanford Stadium. One line had the Dogs as a 13-point favorite earlier this week.
“We’re a 13-point favorite?” coach Mark Richt replied, incredulously, when I brought that up. “Wow! Hope they’re right. Are you kidding me? I don’t look at those things, I really don’t, but wow.”
By Tuesday afternoon, Georgia had dropped to a 12-point favorite.
Tennessee was a 16-point underdog to LSU last week but lost by just two points on the final play of the game.
The Vols, like the Bulldogs, are seeking their first SEC victory of the season. Tennessee is 2-3 overall, 0-2 in the conference. This is the first Georgia-Tennessee game since 1906 that both teams enter with a losing record.
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uGAY Pride (ugaviii)
October 6th, 2010
9:14 am
True Dawg, what an idiot you are! Stripping the ball made a penalty, you really are a uGAY Pride member. Either that or you’re a kindergarten girl!
Eric
October 6th, 2010
9:15 am
Richard Dawson
I’m not sure if you realized this but Georgia was down 2pts at that point. A fieldgoal, as it turns out, is worth 3pts. They were going for the win moron.
Phil
October 6th, 2010
9:15 am
13 points is too much, we can’t beat Tennessee when we’re loaded. But I do think we win this game by a field goal or less. They are equally as bas as we are and Richt always finds a way to salvage the season enough from being run out of Athens. So this may be the game that saves his neck once again.
If you’re a betting man, take the points!
Mike Bobo Offense
October 6th, 2010
9:18 am
Can we just take the G of their helmets for the rest of the season?
Fred in Columbus
October 6th, 2010
9:22 am
With Tuscaloosa and Athens about equal distance from Columbus, and the current state of things, if you was Isaiah Crowell, which way would you be looking…
The whole reason
October 6th, 2010
9:27 am
Look at CMR’s response – “I hope there right” – wft kind of attitude is that – no wonder the Dawgs never are ready to play and just go through the motions.
He should have said – “Only 14 point” – I guarantee you we will beat them by more than the odds makers have it –
See that is the problem with GA – even the coach has no confidence in his team and the team sees this
Vu Du Huong
October 6th, 2010
9:27 am
You may say- 13 is my lucky number. That doesn’t help. The “Georgia Jinx” is real. Save your money and don’t bet on Georgia. I’ve stated how Georgia can overcome the jinx. Will you hear?
redpanda
October 6th, 2010
9:30 am
If you do not think Richt should be fired, how many loses this year will change your mind? Nobody wants to answer this I think b/c the CMR supporters are so in love with Pastor Mark they can’t imagine him leaving….pathetic
Phil
October 6th, 2010
9:37 am
I just checked the line and it’s 11 points. Obama probably put a couple of trillions on Tennessee and brought the line down. 13 was way too much. Probably be down to 1 or 2 by game time.
TardDawg
October 6th, 2010
9:39 am
FIRST!!!
TheItalianDawg
October 6th, 2010
9:41 am
First, this is insane there is no way that we are favored by 13, I would expect Georgia to be favored by 1 means its a toss up! Second it was foolish of Bobo to run the ball like that we were indeed in the range of long field goal against Colorado and that is not a given so we should have been more aggressive like what Arkansas did to us in the last minute. why should you run the ball up the middle like that especially when you know the opposing team expecting it and for the last 3 games this play was a disaster! no blocking what soever, which means the play will either end with negative or no gain. Bobo should be kicked off the team and Richt should handle the play calling. enough with this crap!
TardDawg
October 6th, 2010
9:44 am
Congrats UGA, you also join Clemson as one of those Southern schools that won a fluky title in the early 80’s, creating a ginormous base of retard fans who still expect another one nearly three decades after the fact. Those are fitting characteristics for a football program whose most distinguishing feature is the fact that they have a freaking hedge. Oooh, look everyone! Topiary in the stadium! Isn’t that cool?
Dawgs Back!
October 6th, 2010
9:44 am
The Dawgs cover the 13 easy—bet the house. The Dawg players and coaches are ready to get this train rolling. UT’s worse than UGA and this is the time for a nice blowout!!! Dawgs 31 UT 13
Phil
October 6th, 2010
9:48 am
TheItalianDawg
Whie I agree that Bobo is an idiot, there was nothing wrong with that play call. All you’re trying to do is get a few yards closer, run the clock and kick the field goal to win the game. Throwing would have been too risky. You don’t expect a fumble on simple running play.
TheItalianDawg
October 6th, 2010
9:49 am
and please Tennessee fans, if your house made of glass you dont throw rocks on people, yes Georgia players committed violations like driving without license, underage possession of alcohol, and in rare cases DUI but armed robbery !! wow!!
Vince Dooley
October 6th, 2010
10:00 am
I can’t believe we’re favored over ANYONE! We suck.
Dawgs > vol thugs
October 6th, 2010
10:12 am
tennessee’s had a lot more players arrested than UGa—and they keep all the stuff covered up good in knoxville. Dawgs beat UT by 17—take it to the bank.
roughrider
October 6th, 2010
10:20 am
We will be lucky to win this game, and if we do it won’t be by 13 points.
JEFF GARNER
October 6th, 2010
10:26 am
Traditionally, Tennessee always beats Georgia. Regardless of the circumstances.
vegasinsider
October 6th, 2010
10:35 am
First off,
Nobody should be talking about point spreads until Thursday at the earliest! There is just too much that can happen between now and Saturday( injuries, weather, suspensions, media perception etc.) that can affect the outcome of a game one way or another. So its dumb to make predictions right now.
Second, that spread will go down by gametime, probably to 11.5.
Third, you got to consider the current state of each team. UGA while 1-4, is clearly a different team with AJ Green in the lineup. While they still lost to Colorado, I don’t think this team is devasted by the loss. On the contrary, with their best player back in the lineup, I think these guys are looking to get off the snide. And I think this offense will explode eventually seeing that Murray is looking for a signature win and AJ is looking for redemption. With that being said, this defense is just bad! They actually try, but they are just bad! So the offense will have to flow through Murray which is a tough position for this team to be in since he’s still learning.
For Tennessee, I actually think they have some talent, but its VERY Raw. They played LSU tough, which is a VERY underachieving 5-0 team. This team, like UGA, has yet to win an SEC game. And the way they lost last week was a heartbreaker. College kids tend to have a tough time overcoming a tough loss and usually play like crap the next week, like what happened with UGA after they lost to Arkansas and then lost again to MSU in a lackluster effort. The Vols have a baby football team and are basically learning how to win all over again. They have lost to some tough competition, with all 3 of their losses coming to ranked teams. However, they have a chance because UGA defense is so bad! Unfortunately for them, their defense is equally horrible!
So right now, I’m leaning towards the Dawgs. But again, a LOT can happen between now and kickoff, so we’ll have to wait and see.
jakesdad
October 6th, 2010
10:38 am
I think people are misinterpreting what a “line” is – it doesn’t (necessarily) mean that some “expert” (or panel) EXPECTS y’all to win by 13, they’re just trying to balance their bets & @ that point in time that’s what it took to get actual gamblers to put $ on Tennessee side of scale. it’s like stock quotes – price of last trade tells you next to nothing about overall value of a company, just what someone had to offer/bid to fill an order at that instant in time. all that said, I wouldn’t pretend to know who’s going to win this game – I think dawgs’ backs are more against the wall & they’re @ home so I’d probably go w/them but this game is just as likely to be a 21+ blowout in either direction as it is to be decided by a fumble and/or penalty on a 2-pt conversion in the 2nd OT. bottom line, betting on this game is a roulette wheel – no telling where the ball will land… (full disclosure – 2nd generation GT season tix holder since ‘99)
Bucky Belue hand it to Herschel
October 6th, 2010
10:40 am
They nailed it! Dawgs will take it out on lousy Vols & roll, Dawgs 37, Vols 17 Woof Woof! Then beat Vandy & Kentucky to be @ 4-4 going to Jax to get waxed!
USC TROJANS 4 LIFE
October 6th, 2010
10:52 am
I’ll take UT to cover those points any day of the week. Vegas does make mistakes every now and then. Take 2 weeks ago when NC State were +8 pt. road dogs to a sucky GA Tech team. That was easy money and then last week Iowa only being a -7 pt. home favorite to Penn St. So chalk this one up as UT covering those points as well.
Schmeckdawg
October 6th, 2010
11:18 am
We have been favored in every game this year except for the south carolina and mississippi state (pick em) and looks where it has gotten us. I hold absolutely NO stock in this. I am like the saying for Missouri…SHOW ME!!!!!!!!!
Ed
October 6th, 2010
11:19 am
That line should come down as money pores in on Tennessee. If Tennessee had the right number of men on the field for the last play against LSU and 3-2, would Georgia even be favored? That’s a strange line. I think it’s a pick ‘em game.
Richt understands hey we flavored win by 13 pts ...i have sale my A.J.Green jersey now
October 6th, 2010
11:19 am
Great comments well some are others are on the Far side of Obama side…Now back to GA n Vols remember vols had beatin LSU if not for bad luck n 13 men on field other wise wes Miles Job would been in trouble at LSU. Sorta like Richt should be after they get beat by Vince dooley son here saturday 41-10 at athens they be burnin more then wearin panties on head they be wanted to burn Mike adams house to.Evans canceled his court hearin till Nov for A. See if A.J green will sale more on e-bay B. See if Mark Richt wants to come work with him in Boston…are C. Next time take Ugga 8 with him when get pulled over.
mark twain
October 6th, 2010
11:21 am
WILL ALL YOU MINDLESS tech wannabees PLEASE GO OVER TO YOUR OWN BLOG; I JUST LOVE PJ, WHY? BECAUSE HE IS A LOSER JUST LIKE ALL OF YOU. THAT STUPID 5150 toad IS AS IMMATURE AS MY GOAT, AND ALL THESE OTHERS tech WANNABEES NEED TO FINISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BEFORE THEY SPEAK ON THESE LINES. now go and learn what a slide rule is.
Ed
October 6th, 2010
11:22 am
“pours” in, that is
UT96
October 6th, 2010
11:25 am
Honestly, I have no idea about this game. On paper this shouldn’t be a close game. The x factor is the mental state of the two teams. I suspect UGA wins by 3 to 7 points.
Richt understands hey we flavored win by 13 pts ...i have sale my A.J.Green jersey now
October 6th, 2010
11:26 am
Oh and add we do play Vanderbilt after lost to vols will be 2-5 after that and richt first win in SEC…But alas like Boo Boo bear play callin and a Quarterback not ready we not have worry for any bowl games this year and hey No SEC Title to for richt n No Natl championship since 1980….Man 31 years and no more titles.Its a old sayin U only can play if they wnat to stay n play under Richt and BooBoo the bear!
VolinSuwanee
October 6th, 2010
11:55 am
This weeks game will have one team playing “lights out” and the other will play like their heads are stuck in the “hedges”. I am amazed at the “loyal” Dawg fans coming on these boards and not giving their team a chance. If you line them up man to man UGA has better talent all over the field. The question this week is which coaching staff handles their team better. My money is on TN and Dooley. I think he will have UT prepared to play above their talent and experience (just like last week) and will play smash mouth football. UT by 17
Carolina on my Mind
October 6th, 2010
12:25 pm
UT 2 (safety) UGA 3 (Field Goal)
Carolina on my Mind
October 6th, 2010
12:28 pm
Papa Dooley told his son to throw the game or he is out of the will.
John Richards
October 6th, 2010
12:32 pm
I am so sick of Bobo running Ealey and others between the tackles for 1-2 yards. He does it over and over at the worst times. The play never works. King may get 2-3 yards. Sweeping Ealey is much more effective. He is not a big bruiser of a running back but has moves in the open field. Watch Sat and see if I am right.
Delbert D.
October 6th, 2010
12:43 pm
@BamaDave – “icedawg, Georgia Tech used to be in the SEC, but Bobby Dodd abandoned ship because Bear Bryant was wearing him out every time they played. Not to mention getting every player that Tech went after. Vandy would be a super-power in the ACC and win the conference every single year.”
I don’t know what that has to do with this blog, but here is the record of Bryant vs. Dodd in the 6 years they played in the SEC, 3 games decided by 2 points or less. The year that Bryant didn’t “wear out’ Ga. Tech Joe Namath threw 4 INTs, including one from Ga. Tech’s 14 yard line in the final minute. It cost Alabama the 1962 poll national championship, their 1st loss in 27 games.
1958 Alabama, 17-8
1959 Alabama, 9-7
1960 Alabama, 16-15
1961 Alabama, 10-0
1962 Ga. Tech, 7-6
1963 Alabama, 27-11
VolinSuwanee
October 6th, 2010
2:50 pm
Carolina on my Mind Little Dooley does not need Papa’s money. Actually DD will make in 5 years what Papa Dooley made his whole career.
Carolina on my Mind
October 6th, 2010
3:25 pm
The reason they had to make this a 12:30 game is because both the TN and GA police will not allow any of the players out after dark.
Dawg'em out!
October 6th, 2010
7:55 pm
i wouldnt give uga that much, maybe 6-7pts max. atleast i hope. lol
Old Dawg Fan
October 6th, 2010
9:01 pm
I know Les Miles coaches like an idiot but Tenn. really played well against LSU. They played hard like they wanted to win. I just don’t see a 12 point spread with UGA winning. We play like we don’t want to win-we have zero enthusiasm. I really think there is a better chance “no one” on the UGA team “gets arrested” than we have at winning Saturday-Hope I am wrong!!! But I don’t think so.
38 Yardline Dawg
October 7th, 2010
12:09 pm
Sounds like the Vols may win by 4 then.
38 Yardline Dawg
October 7th, 2010
12:12 pm
Maybe the game will be decided in the last 12 seconds, but neither team will win by more than 3.
Kentucky
October 8th, 2010
9:27 am
Wake me when the poodles actually beat a FBS team this year. That’s right 0-4 vs FBS teams.
Lone Blogger
October 8th, 2010
1:21 pm
For those of excited about Georgia being a 13 point favorite, don’t be, ther’es bad news there too. Tim reported this week it has dropped to only a 12 point favorite against Tennesssee. It’s already dropped by a whole point!!!
Jon
October 9th, 2010
6:23 am
I think the people that are calling for Mark Richt to be fired are short sighted and like so many people in the world, just extremely impatient. There are many examples of coaches that struggle for a couple of years or even a decade, only to go on to become a coaching icon. He has earned a chance to turn things around even if that take 2-3 years. Has all remnamts of loyalty vanished from the college football fanbase? Richt is a good man and he didn’t just forget how to coach all of a sudden. There may be some changes that need to be made. For instance, it’s difficult for a young man to be an OC if he has family. The children are small and the hours coaching football especially at a big program like UGA are extremely long. You need someone older at OC. However, Bobo is smart and already becoming experienced. Give him a few more years and we will probably have the best OC around.
Steve
October 9th, 2010
9:57 am
Sad; we are talking about 2 programs that for years were the gold standard in the SEC. Unfortunately, everyone thinks you have to recruit from the available THUGS in order to field a team. Both programs need to get a grip. Check out Boise State: no thugs and a winning program. P.S. Their headcoach runs the offense. Too many Thugs and too many coaches who don’t know their business= what we have right now. I’d rather see a loosing season than to glorify garbage.