Murray throws ‘gingerly’ on side; Gray gets some snaps at QB
ATHENS – Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray remained sidelined from practice Thursday because of knee and sternum bruises suffered in Saturday’s game against Auburn.
Wearing sweatpants and a jersey, Murray was tossing a football on the sideline in the portion of practice open to the media.
Richt said later that Murray threw the ball “gingerly, or carefully” but had full range of motion and threw without pain. “He just can’t go quick yet,” Richt said.
Richt reiterated that he hopes Murray will be able to do “everything” at Georgia’s next practice, which is Monday. That “would give him and us more confidence he’ll be able to play” in the Nov. 27 regular-season finale against Georgia Tech, Richt said.
“He’s just not there yet,” Richt said. “He’s improving pretty rapidly.”
If Murray is unable to play against Tech, freshman Hutson Mason would start, Richt said. Quarterback-turned-receiver Logan Gray has gotten some snaps at quarterback in practice this week but “would be more of an emergency” QB, Richt said. Mason has played in three games.
Murray’s bruised sternum is a bigger issue than the knee at this point, Richt said. Georgia has an open date this week, and Murray will continue to get treatment through the weekend.
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Codydawg
November 19th, 2010
9:23 am
Just how many of you blog’s went to school at The University. Better yet apply for the coaching job and change the course of this team.
Joemac
November 19th, 2010
9:31 am
I do not have a take on the Puppy – GT game yet. All I do know is that it will be high scoring like ‘08, because both defenses reek. Tech will run all over the pups and the pups will pass over the Jackets (If Murray plays). As far as the future goes, I believe that this has been the reloading season for CPJ and next year they will be back to the 9-11 win season like ‘08 & ‘09. As far as the pups go, there is the obvious downward trend – 9 wins in ‘08, 7 in ‘09 and either 5 or 6 this season. The program is no longer relevent within the confines of the SEC, and would better be served in another conference like the ACC or maybe Conference USA. That is as long as CMR is the coach. His winning percentage is about the same as Donnan, and he got unfairly dumped. Think about it… 19 losses in what, the first 7 seasons, and 14 losses in the past 2 seasons. Definately a program on the decline!!
Sandman053
November 19th, 2010
9:35 am
I love how Tech is reloading, yet we are in a downward spiral? I thought engineers were pretty smart.
Sandman053
November 19th, 2010
9:35 am
Oh yeah….THWGT!
BobbyDawg
November 19th, 2010
9:37 am
When a player like Fairly keeps on roughing up your QB you are supposed to assign one, two, or three players to rough up Mr. Fairly. Anyone out there who has played the game knows what I mean. This didn’t happen and never will happen under the present coaching staff. What goes around comes around. Fairley did as he pleased and yes it was the OL and coaching staff that let it happen.
We need to define " better"
November 19th, 2010
9:42 am
The question was something like this, regarding CMR ……..” who has been better?” That would not mean Mark Richt. Better means that now, he is doing well vs even when he arrived at UGA. That ain’t the case.
The last 5 years UGA has been fair to HORRIBLE !!! We all all judged ( if we are working for some one else ) by our management. CMR in the eyes of at least 55% of his bosses …….. the alumni, is nOT doing his jonb.
This time next year, UGA will dismiss CMR. 2010 and 2011 Recruiting be damned. They either want to play in Georgia and in the SEC at UGA or they can leave. Next year, maybe we can hit 4-7. Why not? It does not seem to bother Vandy grads or Duke or NC grads. It IS about the old sheepskin gang.
Go Dogs. Go UGA ENGINEERS !!!!!
1eyedJack
November 19th, 2010
9:44 am
BobbyDawg, did you not watch the end of the game? Why do you think the AU defensive linemen were wanting to fight and got kicked out of the game?
Snoop Dawg
November 19th, 2010
9:47 am
Don’t blame Fairley because our quarterback got beat up in the Auburn game. Look to the offensive line instead. It is their responsibility to protect him. They should have done that during the game instead of showboating at the end by taking a cheap shot just like Fairley had done earlier.
Georgia BullBlog
November 19th, 2010
10:00 am
Murray will play…This is just a strategic media attack to get in the bugs heads….smart…very smart
RxDawg
November 19th, 2010
10:01 am
Guess it’s a good thing we had the bye week after Auburn. Who knew they would play so dirty?
I gota say, I HATE to see that Murray is beat up like that. But I really like what little we’ve seen from Mason. Without a doubt I want Murray healthy against Tech, but there is a small part of me that would be curious to see what the freshman Mason could do with a whole game.
John Denver
November 19th, 2010
10:01 am
2 words say everything you ever wanted to know about Tech: Jimmy Carter
Sandman053
November 19th, 2010
10:02 am
We beat the bugs with Joe Cox, so it’s no big deal.
PMC
November 19th, 2010
10:25 am
Hutson Mason would start. Gray is taking snaps as an emergency QB only. Just to be ready.
JB
November 19th, 2010
10:50 am
We need to get busy writing a song about our new Engineering school students. Can we get sued using the lyrics Hellva of Engineer ?
I’m a rambling Dawg from ole G-A and a Hellva of Engineer……………… Need some help guys…
JB
November 19th, 2010
10:51 am
I think we beat bugs with Brandon Smith taking every snap in the wildcat, just say’n
Joemac
November 19th, 2010
10:54 am
Well sandman, what do you call it?? Your pitiful little team has gone from SEC contender to SEC pretender to SEC alsoran in what 3 seasons under the coaching(or lack thereof) of CMR. You have had all those “saviors” that became high dollar draft choices, you have had a substantial amount of talent surrounding those draft choices, and this was complimented by some of the best kickers in the NCAA. However, all they have accomplished is to drop from a final ranking of #2 in the BCS after the ‘07 season to unranked, undisclipined, severely undercoached, and possibly unbowled this season. Program in decline??? Yeah, it looks that way. Either that or the SEC has become too tough a conference, making your program right down there with Vandy. Richt has been passed by the likes of Saban, Meyer, Miles, Spurrier, Mullen, Petrino and possibly Dooley(Don’t laugh, if UT can beat Kty. and Vandy, they will be in a bowl, and IF pups lose to GT, they won’t.) Program in decline??? Yep, it appears that way.
Common Sense
November 19th, 2010
10:56 am
UGA 31
gt 17
tech doesnt even deserve to be typed in CAPITAL LETTERS
monty
November 19th, 2010
10:56 am
Murray is a fine QB. but he is smallish and kinda fragile looking back there. He is a decent runner but he must learn to throw balls away, and slide quicker if he wants to finish his career at UGA without being injured. Given as much time to throw the ball as Cam Newton had against us he would simply slice and dice a team. Not the strongest arm like a Stafford but more accurae from what I’ve seen so far. He’s already hit more receivers in stride on deep balls than Stafford did his 3 years.
Tom Knight
November 19th, 2010
11:02 am
I’ll start saying I am a Tech fan. With that out of the way, I’ll also say that I hope next year there is a little more national importance to this game. If we lost Sat, we both come in 5-6. Yuck. Both teams have underachieved their brains out this season.
I also hope Murray is OK. I know his dad – he is a good kid from a great family. He is the real deal, and because of him, I am a closet UGA fan. I wished he had picked another school, because I knew when he picked UGA I’d have to root for you for the next few years.
I think we are both stuck in the same place – underachieving teams, led by the best coached we’ve both had in recent memory. Uncomfortbable place to be.
Joemac
November 19th, 2010
11:04 am
GT, on the other hand, although not having as good a season as I had hoped for, is definately on an upswing. I do think that CPJ has not done as good a job of coaching this season as he did in ‘08 and ‘09, and if that trend continues, then I would agree that change is needed, but, I believe that this season has been a reloading season, and next year GT will be back to a 9-11 win season. One down season is no reason to fret..
JB
November 19th, 2010
11:04 am
Classy Tom…thanks
JB
November 19th, 2010
11:07 am
With the right players and a decent D, Tech is bad news for most foes. If I’m a Tech fan, I’d be worried about the talent level drop off. Gaily had the players, but couldn’t coach. I’m afraid for Tech, Johnson can coach, but may not have the players. My 2 cents.
reebok
November 19th, 2010
11:21 am
I’m confident that Murray will play, and I expect UGA to maul my Jackets…we can’t stop anybody on D, and we lost our QB…if Murray can’t play, I think the game is a toss-up, but I don’t have it in me to hope that the injury keeps him out.
Brainiac(Dawg for life)
November 19th, 2010
11:24 am
JB’s Mentor: Yep. Got to hand it to you seeing as how you have diagnosed UGA’s problem. Why didn’t we all see it before? BEFORE Murray broke several UGA QB records, not to mention his ability to scramble and run the ball. He was sacked only once in the Auburn game. Murray is too short just like Doug Flutie, Bob Griese, Eddie LeBaron, Drew Breeze, and dozens of others who set NFL records and are currently millionaires. Gotta hand it to you. Where did you say you played and coached? Maybe you could sign a football for me sometimes, say maybe at your Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Brainiac(Dawg for life)
November 19th, 2010
11:26 am
Well said Reebok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brainiac(Dawg for life)
November 19th, 2010
11:44 am
Enter your comments here
Sandman053
November 19th, 2010
12:30 pm
@ Tom: very well put. I think a lot of teams are not having a good year this year, the two big state schools here included. Your post was well-though and seemed sincere. Thanks
Joe
November 19th, 2010
12:45 pm
Again…..PRAYING REALLY HARD everyday that Fairley blows his knee out and NEVER plays football again.
Ray
November 19th, 2010
1:01 pm
@John Denver What does Jimmy Carter have to do with GT?
Saben
November 19th, 2010
1:06 pm
Tech wins by 50.
Richt goes to Colorado.
Grantham buys looser underwear.
Bing
November 19th, 2010
1:07 pm
Murray’s ranked in the 70’s and 80’s in the nation at QB in:
3rd down, 4th quarter, and red zone
He’s simply terrible WHEN IT COUNTS.
Lacks poise.
Hutson Mason deserves a shot, Murray simply can’t get it done this season.
5-6 as a starter, he can’t lead.
Browndog
November 19th, 2010
1:15 pm
UGA is having a down year and so are several other schools with a great football history. Look no farther than Austin, Texas for the meltdown of 2010. UT gets absolutely every player they want out of Texas so did Mac Brown forget how to coach after the National Championship game with Alabama? Auburn will be a train wreck next year. Who knows about UF? I know that I would hate to have my career determined by what a bunch of 19 to 23 year old guys do. CMR will get this turned around. Murray will be a great QB. We need help on D. UGA has scored enough points in most every game to have won if only the other team could be stopped!
gt4ever
November 19th, 2010
1:24 pm
JB
You are 100 percent correct. Recruiting is the key, and CPJ has not made the grade. He can coach, but you just can’t win here with Navy and Georgia Southern recruits…. Here is hoping for at least a close game in Athens….. I don’t see how, but I can dream…….
Jackson
November 19th, 2010
1:29 pm
Reports in Texas, UGA has requested to talk wiht Muschamp.
For real.
check Up
November 19th, 2010
1:37 pm
Is Mason as short as Murray??
JB
November 19th, 2010
1:45 pm
Jackson, heard a blog or two on Dawg Rant this AM also……..Can you share what report/source?….. It would seem McGarity, 3 months on the job, would not pull that trigger……………..But………………Say he got a letter from 10 big contributors who give say
5 mil collectively that not another dime, that would even get old Dr. Adams worked up…. losing 4-5 games a year doesn’t seem to bother him.
JB
November 19th, 2010
1:53 pm
OK, i’m back from the Longhorns Message boards…..Talk over there is Muschamp is getting a lot blame for this year and may be stripped of HC in waiting…. or encouraged to look at any HC jobs he’s contacted about. Some blogger’s over there seem to think the heat is to hot on Richt in Athens and that he his Colorado bound. Some assume Muschamp would be on short list in Athens….I read nowhere where permission had been ask for to talk to him
UGA Insider
November 19th, 2010
1:54 pm
Jackson,
I haven’t heard this rumor. My sources for the past several weeks have been saying Dan Mullen but that name has gone silent since the Cam Newton debacle. That’s why I said that CMR would be back at UGA guaranteed. I don’t know if McGarity would take a chance on Mushchamp… I think he would find someone with head coaching experience. A name I keep hearing is Mike Tomlin with the Pittsburg Steelers.
JB
November 19th, 2010
1:57 pm
There is a saying in business. Great salesman don’t necessarily make great managers.
Browndog
November 19th, 2010
2:00 pm
CMR gets 2011 to turn this around and if he does not then a change would have to be made.
check Up
November 19th, 2010
2:01 pm
This is all BS…..
bugsquacher
November 19th, 2010
2:12 pm
Interesting article in SI —-
The coaching carousel has begun spinning — who’ll get off where?
INTERESTING THAT RICHT, BOBO, AND GRANTHAM WERE NOT MENTIONED…
JB
November 19th, 2010
2:31 pm
This entire staff will be back in Athens, including Bobo…..They all go down together……I don’t see the new Georgia coach retaining anyone for 2012
Durka Dawg
November 19th, 2010
2:32 pm
Ray,
unfortunately, Jimmy Carter is a Tech grad. Embarrassing.
CPJ can recruit and has. Our lineman and defensive players coming in are bigger than we have ever seen. Chan’s recruiting was big or bust. Yea, we got the Calvin Johnsons and BeyBey Thomas’s of the world, but next in line were 2-level recruits. CPJ is putting together a solid team, and this year was tough. Our defense is dreadful, but did show improvement throughout the year. It’s the penalties and special teams that have flat out killed us this year, stopping drives and providing good field position for the oppenents etc. CPJ has proven he knows how to coach. How bout number 2 QB coming in a no drop in play…other than through the receivers hands. We just need someone that can catch the 5-10 yarders occssionally. We don’t need the big air plays, just a couple dump pass plays to keep the defense honest. With receivers like Stephen Hill, who couldn’t catch a cold in the hospital, we will never do well! Can’t win if defense doesn’t even respect the pass even a little!
JB
November 19th, 2010
2:35 pm
Like your optimism Durka……………..You’ll need it…..your D and no Nesbit puts you guys at 5-6 wins next year…maybe.
Sabine
November 19th, 2010
2:36 pm
An appropriate video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7mGTZ_k838
JB
November 19th, 2010
2:37 pm
Sabine…………….you’re 2 to 3 days late with this…….
Fredia Veitch
November 19th, 2010
2:39 pm
You Dawg fans who keep repeating “30-24″ like a mantra enjoy yourselves all you want. The thing is… Tech alumni and fans have lives that don’t depend entirely on what a bunch of kids does on Saturday afternoons. College sports are fun to follow, but the biggest reason for going to college is to get an education.
UGA fans don’t seem to care about anything but football, and they don’t care if their players are enrolled in silly majors that no parents who are paying the bills would send their kids to UGA for. The very few football and basketball players who graduate have no job opportunities and end up unemployed or working in menial jobs that hardly require a college degree.
Georgia Tech is a real school with serious academic standards, and that includes scholarshipped athletes. UGA has a long history of being a party school, where parents send their kids for an easy degree, even if the degree itself is practically worthless.
Jan Kemp exposed the crap going on at UGA with athletes being enrolled in courses a ten-year-old kid could pass. That was almost three decades ago, and nothing has changed. If anything, the abuses are more blatant today. Way too many illiterate morons are being recruited, and the very high arrest rate shows clearly that Richt does not care if his players have any morals or self-discipline.
The bottom line is that most Tech fans have very good jobs and productive lives that don’t depend on Tech’s football record for their happiness in life. It would be great to beat UGA more often, but when you put scholar-athletes up against dummy-athletes, it’s usually no contest.
It’s pretty pathetic to see UGA fans who typically have never been within miles of a college classroom and who live or die with UGA’s weekly results on the football field.
So keep on posting your “30-24″ all you want, especially since you’re home with plenty of time on your hands. I wish you well, maybe you’ll get lucky and get your old job back at the Waffle House before your unemployment checks stop coming.
DawginLex
November 19th, 2010
2:47 pm
Fredia,
come up with some new material dear.
and also, go get my dinner
and make sure the dishes are done……………………….
JB
November 19th, 2010
2:49 pm
DawginLex……………Boy, they know how to cut and paste…..That write up must be in the Tech
” Hate everything UGA handbook”….LOL