A.J. Green leaves UGA for NFL draft

Dylan

January 9th, 2011
1:02 pm

1st but this is terrible

maddawg

January 9th, 2011
1:03 pm

damn

maddawg

January 9th, 2011
1:03 pm

I hope Marlon Brown will now step up and be the man.

When we GATA we GETA

January 9th, 2011
1:03 pm

I don’t blame him THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!!!! Damn Good Dawg!

DougSearch

January 9th, 2011
1:05 pm

sad, but expected news. AJ, if you ever want to invest some of that new cash in a Great local Coffeeshop, we can make a deal! http://dougsmugs.com/

Samir

January 9th, 2011
1:06 pm

Thanks, A.J., for three awe inspiring years of fascination. Bulldawg Nation is sad for your loss, but happy for your future. Go Dawgs.

Sensei John Kreese

January 9th, 2011
1:08 pm

Good luck, AJ. Sorry to see you go.

Dawg Tired

January 9th, 2011
1:09 pm

Hope all goes well in the NFL for AJ.

Frank Lane

January 9th, 2011
1:09 pm

Never rose to his potential. Not even close. I predict that he will not be a great pro. I would not draft him.

Ttd

January 9th, 2011
1:12 pm

Not shocked but it still sucks, thought maybe since he missed the first half of the season he would come back. Can’t be too mad cause he’s got a chance to go #1, can’t pass that up. Still Georgia really needed him next year to rebuild.

dawgfan

January 9th, 2011
1:12 pm

Good luck AJ. I bet you can make eye contact with a fan in the NFL and not get flagged for a 15 yarder. Don’t blame you for leaving.

Ron

January 9th, 2011
1:15 pm

Dylan are you just a moron? “This is terrible.” Did you really think he was going to stay? All these thugs care about is the money! Look at Andrew Luck. Passed up millions to come back and get his degree.

go Dawgs

January 9th, 2011
1:16 pm

Frank Lane….you’re an idiot

Cuz

January 9th, 2011
1:17 pm

Good luck AJ, see ya on Sundays.

dawgfan618

January 9th, 2011
1:19 pm

Frank Lane, little bit of sour grapes? AJ was a great bulldog and it’s not his fault we didn’t win more games. I never saw him loaf or give up on a play. Sad to see him go, but wish him nothing but the best in the pros.

dawgfan618

January 9th, 2011
1:20 pm

Ron, to call AJ a “thug” is laughable. You, sir, are retarded.

St. Bernard

January 9th, 2011
1:21 pm

What’s the career expectancy of a WR in the NFL? If you can get paid, go get your money. You can always come back and finish up school. If you’ve only got 8 years, why only get paid for 7?

It sure would be nice to see Crowell and Drew become the next two stars at UGA. It’s still possible to get eight of twelve on the AJC’s fab fifty list.

UGADAWG 1978

January 9th, 2011
1:26 pm

Frank Lane is clueless.

kevin

January 9th, 2011
1:27 pm

frank lane what have you been watching? it didn’t take an intelligent sports fan to look at aj green’s HIGH SCHOOL highlights to see that he’s a once-in-a-generation (if not once in several generations) talent. he did stuff in high school that nfl veterans only dream of doing. go to youtube and search aj green and watch some of his summerville video. and then remove your idiotic post. sure, he may not have a great nfl career. anybody can get hurt or get put in the wrong system. look at herschel walker post-dallas. nobody ever used him properly, but he STILL had 18,000+ nfl total yards. but if aj doesn’t become a great pro, it won’t be because of lack of freakish talent.

SoCal Dawg

January 9th, 2011
1:27 pm

Good luck. As much as Dawg Nation hates it it is the right choice.

Made famous by Hershel

January 9th, 2011
1:27 pm

Let’s see: play another year with an awful team, or jump to the NFL and make a ton of $
Hmm

Richie_Rich86

January 9th, 2011
1:28 pm

nice decision AJ. With the coaches in place you can’t be taught anymore and the only reason your playing college ball is to get yourself ready for the Pros. Goodluck and represent UGA proudly baby!! Go Dawgs!!

Justin

January 9th, 2011
1:29 pm

Frank Lane, you are a first class moron

NCAA Critic

January 9th, 2011
1:30 pm

Thank goodness. I would have been concerned all next year that Green would sustain a serious injury. We’ll miss him, but will cheer for him on Sundays.

CrawforDawg

January 9th, 2011
1:32 pm

” A.J. Green made it official today.” Official, that’s the operative word. Yes, while he was a great Dawg and fun to watch, A.J. Green made the decision to forego his senior season of college ball when he was a senior playing high school ball.

TXDawg

January 9th, 2011
1:33 pm

Nice decision AJ….loved you in the Red & Black but when it’s time to make a career move, then you have to do what’s best for you. I remember a Yellow Jacket back in the early 90’s by the name of Ken Swilling. He stayed a year too long and missed his “cash” boat. Same thing with James Forrest, now that I think about it. Perfect examples of why it’s not always the best choice to stay a year longer.

Good luck!

Jim 007

January 9th, 2011
1:35 pm

A J is a Great Player and a Class Guy

Wish him All The Best

Rob in Chapel Hill

January 9th, 2011
1:35 pm

Can’t blame him, and I wish him well. At the same time, his legacy as a Dawg will be more about what he didn’t do, than what he did. For selfish reasons, I hoped that he would come back and really cement his status as a Dawg legend. But like others have said, let’s see it as an opportunity for someone to really step up, be it Brown, King, or others. In the meantime, go Hoop Dawgs!

ron

January 9th, 2011
1:37 pm

IT’s best,too much talent to return to a less than mediocore team.The biggest news next season will be who will replace Mark Richt and to have his talents overshadowed is not deserving.

JB

January 9th, 2011
1:37 pm

In other AJC headlines today ” Obama is a Liberal”….LOL

SoCal Dawg

January 9th, 2011
1:38 pm

Ron- money… college degree…money… college degree. Are you kidding? Take the money! Why get a degree that he will do nothing with. He went to college to be an NFL player his education is done. If Luck blows out his knee next year he may look noble but he will look like a noble fool.

Dawgtime

January 9th, 2011
1:38 pm

I am very proud of A.J. He is an excellent young man and a great football player. I truly believe he will be the best WR in the NFL in 3 years. He is the total package. I wish the Falcons could draft him, but he will be long gone by the time they make their selection. I would love for the Panthers to select him with the 1st pick. The young man is from South Carolina and that team needs a lot of talent. A.J. is the best receiver I have ever seen. He makes catches that are incredible. A great talent. Once a Dawg always a dawg. Best wishes A.J.

DawgFan

January 9th, 2011
1:38 pm

Well, after the year (losing year) UGA had, he will be well prepared to lose in the NFL as well, considering the teams that will draft him up top will be horrible.
But, great career at UGA. I wish we could have seen him with Stafford one more year with Marino in the backfield. That would have been special.
Good Luck AJ and Thanks

Chipper

January 9th, 2011
1:38 pm

Too bad A.J. won’t be able to pitch and catch with Matt Ryan (a much better “Matt” option). It would be nice to have him close to home. Beware of Charlotte, A.J. It is a dead end. Banking and not much else.

SMITTYSTHEMAN

January 9th, 2011
1:39 pm

Heck of a player. Will be a great pro.

JB

January 9th, 2011
1:40 pm

AJ ask the coaching staff for the offensive game plan in the Liberty Bowl to give to his new coach’s in the NFL. say’s he wants to tell them, “this is NOT how to use me”.

Dbalcer

January 9th, 2011
1:41 pm

Good luck AJ I hoped you would stay but totally understand why you are going. I hope you finish your degree during the off season. I don’t understand why people feel the need to classify players that don’t do what they want as thugs. It is so wrong to call them that. We need to learn how to support our players and not step into childish name calling of opponent players and even our own players.

Frustrated

January 9th, 2011
1:41 pm

Yet another talented Dawg that will not see the record books at UGA because of poor coaching. Mo Mass prolly told AJ to look at what he is doing in Cleveland since leaving UGA! Sad but true!

gcs

January 9th, 2011
1:41 pm

If there is anyone out there that is actually shocked by this, you need to know that this is the new world in college football. It is 3-and-done and – coming soon to a college near you – don’t be surprise to see redshirt sophomores making the jump.

This is why recruiting and reloading is so much more important today than it ever has been. Freshmen need to be ready to play right way.

P.S. Andrew Luck is an idiot.

.

Old_dawg

January 9th, 2011
1:41 pm

I agree AJ should go pro now, as the $$ may not be there next year. But, I do agree with Frank Lane that AJ DID NOT live up to his full potential. True he make some dang good catches, that included some very acrobatic moves, and led the dawgs in all receiving categories, but we have had better If it matters, I say to AJ, take the money and run. That is about all that can be expected of most college athletes today. Oh, wait… some like Andrew Luck to care about the “team”. But, I guess he and all those that decide tro come back are clueless. Yeah, right. (And before most of you tell me AJ doesn’t owe me another year, yada yada yada, I know that, and really don’t give a rat’s “patutie”.

Barry Bonds

January 9th, 2011
1:41 pm

Good luck AJ! We will miss you, but understand your decision!

Gratefuldawghead

January 9th, 2011
1:42 pm

AJ will be Awsome in the Pros and the only person that can hold him to under 100 yards will be BOBO!

UGA fan

January 9th, 2011
1:43 pm

Good Bye! I never forgave him for selling his jersey this year and missing the first 4 games. Glad he’s gone!

tom

January 9th, 2011
1:45 pm

Hey Frank Lane, don’t worry… you will not get to draft him. An NFL team will though.

Greg Talley (Ho)

January 9th, 2011
1:45 pm

You bunch of low life scumbags. Why not be truthful, or has politcal correctness just swallowed any dignity you might have left? Another worthless recruit, who never accomplished ANYTHING with our program. Adios.

kevin

January 9th, 2011
1:46 pm

i’m glad jesus’ offer of forgiveness isn’t like ours

just a fan

January 9th, 2011
1:47 pm

Thanks for the memories and great catches. Good luck at the next level

Go Dawgs!!!!!!!!!

Dawgtime

January 9th, 2011
1:47 pm

In terms of the stupid and negative comments, it is sad to see GT fans change screen names just to write something stupid. Yes, UGA is struggling. Yes, A.J. Green is the greatest WR in UGA history. Yes, A.J. made some mistakes like all college kids. Yes, he made a great decision to become rich. Yes, he will earn more than a GT engineer. Yes, UGA had a tough season. YES, UGA defeated GT yet again. We defeated GT during one of worst seasons ever. What does that say about GT? NO, Reggie Ball nor Joe Hamilton majored in engineering. No, GT is not as good as they were with Gailey’s recruits. GT fans need to wake up. We beat you in football and basketball. Both of your programs are in trouble and all you can do is throw insults at UGA. That is sad.

old dawg fan

January 9th, 2011
1:48 pm

It amazes me the people who are “upset” at him leaving.
Why stay and play another year-risk injury for playing with a “declining UGA football program”?
He sold his Independance Bowl Jersey for $1000-he is “broke”-Go and Get the $$$ in the NFL.
Good Luck and “thank you” for being a “bright spot” in our last 3 seasons, I just hope the “poor coaching” you recevied in Athans didn’t hurt your career too bad!

Danny G

January 9th, 2011
1:49 pm

Another great player never reaching his potential at UGA and going to a star in the NFL. How many times can we say coaching?

Greg Talley (Ho)

January 9th, 2011
1:49 pm

Who is upset about AJ leaving? Not me.

Dumbo

January 9th, 2011
1:50 pm

Good luck AJ………..now, after seeing again how poorly Reverend Richt is leading the flock (UGA recriuting and coaching) will we have to wait.. Greg McGarity wake up, fire Richt and go get somebody like Brady Hoke. Hoke may not look like the ideal sauve coach, but the man can: 1) Coach 2) Recruit 3) He knows how smooze the big money donors and make the school clubs around the state smile. You put a coach who wants to win, but with discipline and understands that the details do matter, in this state. Well I’ll bet they’ll be howling in Gainesville, Baton Rouge, Auburn and Tuscaloosa in 2 years. FIRE RICHT Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kevin

January 9th, 2011
1:52 pm

greg we get it – you don’t like aj. are you a def. back for an sec team? or just stupid? aj isn’t unlike any other college stud junior who was ready to get paid. put yourself in a 20-21 year old’s shoes who’s never had extra cash to even go to a movie, pay for a date, etc. what would you do? stay at georgia with coaches who won’t use you properly, or go get paid and if the nfl doesn’t use you properly, you’re still getting paid?

just a fan

January 9th, 2011
1:52 pm

Why stay he can’t improve his draft status considering he is the consensus number 1 WR not someone that is projected to go towards the bottom of the first round. Thanks for the memories AJ you were a damn good dawg.

Honest investor

January 9th, 2011
1:53 pm

AJ – I’ll give you 20 bucks for your Liberty Bowl jersey. Thanks for everything brother – Good Luck.

LagDawg

January 9th, 2011
1:56 pm

Frank Lane, your such an idiot. Good luck AJ and thanks for the memories. Also, Frank Lane with a great OC he would have accomplished a whole lot more. Most UGA players are better once they enter the NFL. It’s called college coaches that don’t get the full potential out of their players, AKA Richt and Bobo.

sasquatch

January 9th, 2011
1:59 pm

he’s no fool – take the money and run or I will kick your butt.

JBart

January 9th, 2011
2:00 pm

Marlon Brown step up?? Are you kidding.??..MadDawg must have drunk too much eggnog over Christmas.

AJ MAKEN Green

January 9th, 2011
2:01 pm

IM FREE FROM THAT PLANTATION OF UGA… I DONT NEED YALS COUNTRY SLAVE MONEY NOW… FOOLZ

Snoop Dawg

January 9th, 2011
2:01 pm

AJ Green leave a sorry legacy at UGA…

Coach Vince "Coke Head" Dooley

January 9th, 2011
2:06 pm

Looks like he decided to take the money and run.

still@the bar

January 9th, 2011
2:07 pm

AJ ranked in the SEC like 39th, 53rd, and 78th in his 3 years at UGA. He has a lot of upside, but he really didn’t do much at UGA. He was NEVER close to the best receiver in the SEC ever. He single handed cost the DAWGS this year. The EASIEST schedule UGA has ever seen and they go 6-7 because AJ need some cheddar.

Charles Wade

January 9th, 2011
2:08 pm

BYE!!!!!!! All this guy did was waste our time and anyone thinks he is the nest wide receiver in UGA history is an idiot.

Jared E

January 9th, 2011
2:08 pm

He only attended UGA to get to the NFL.
He cared nothing for the University.
I’m glad you’re leaving!

Poleesemenses

January 9th, 2011
2:09 pm

Now he can officially sell his Liberty Bowl jersey!

Chick

January 9th, 2011
2:09 pm

Good riddance. He really never hit his full potential due to injury and his breaking NCAA rules. He will probably be a great pro but never really all that at UGA. Now if Caleb King would just leave…..

Poleesemenses

January 9th, 2011
2:10 pm

By the way, AJ only averaged playing about 9 or 10 games per season while he was here.

suwanee dawg

January 9th, 2011
2:11 pm

get out of town
AJ’s dumb decision making cost UGA the first 4 games of the season.

layinlow

January 9th, 2011
2:11 pm

I wish him the best of luck. But I don’t want to hear people refer to him as a damn good dog. Sorry but he admitted to knowing that the jersy sale was against the rules. He put his team in jeopardy for a quick $1000 bucks and that to me is not a damn good dog. If you factor injuries and suspension time he really only played about 2 years. Kris Durham, now that is damn good dog.

Big Dog 98

January 9th, 2011
2:12 pm

Good riddance.

Yellow Jacket 89

January 9th, 2011
2:13 pm

Just another rat running from a sinking ship.

Dave

January 9th, 2011
2:13 pm

It’s so clear after reading some of the negative comments about AJ that some of you truly have an alterior motive….It’s so hard for some people to ever give a compliment when it’s due. Food for thought.

Coach Paul Johnson

January 9th, 2011
2:14 pm

So?

5IML

January 9th, 2011
2:16 pm

Go to rollbamaroll.com and read the comments regarding the early departures of Dareus, Ingram, and Julio. Compare and contrast those with the comments on this blog. You guys didn’t deserve AJ and don’t deserve success.

Delbert D.

January 9th, 2011
2:19 pm

Green, Jones, Floyd and Blackmon. How do they rank?

BHB

January 9th, 2011
2:19 pm

Complete waste at UGA with Bobo and Richt. Insiders are saying the main reason he is leaving is because of the lack of talent calling the plays and making the game plans

Dawgs Run This State!

January 9th, 2011
2:20 pm

99% of people would do the same thing in his situation (which we don’t know to begin with). Thanks for everything you did AJ. Someone else will step up next year.

JJ

January 9th, 2011
2:20 pm

The guy sold his jersey for extra cash for spring break!

notaDawg

January 9th, 2011
2:22 pm

For : In 2012 the NFL Agreement will probably have a cap for rookies.
It would be hard to get enough insurance to make up for a career-ending injury to a 1st-rounder.

Against : There may not BE a 2011 NFL season, and he might still be subject to the rookie-cap.
He better do well in the Combines, because his game against UCF wasn’t 1st-round-worthy.

sandman053

January 9th, 2011
2:24 pm

Damn Good Dawg! Thanks for everything A.J. and see you on Sundays (if there IS a season next year!)

JE

January 9th, 2011
2:25 pm

Now go out and recruit players that want to play four years for GA. You have to make up your mind if you want to be a minor league team for the NFL or a championship team. I feel certain that our passing game this year suffered because of the emphasis on AJ. Therefore also it cost equal emphasis on the Running Game. If UGA does not get a pair of good running backs that can play and improve along with an OL that can run block first then pass block it will be a long time before UGA is on top again. You have to coach the team up to make the team be a good running and passing team….and also you cannot forget the defense and special teams.

Corninmypooh

January 9th, 2011
2:26 pm

No surprise here.

Best of luck AJ. Once a Dawg, always a Dawg. GATA!

Delbert D.

January 9th, 2011
2:27 pm

I can’t believe I posted that. Broyles, not Floyd. CRS Syndrome.

Old School Dawg

January 9th, 2011
2:34 pm

good riddance. Never was a team guy. Sensational talent and fun to watch but dont need “me” guys like him. Anybody who calls him a damn good Dawg does not understand the meaning of the phrase.

kevindawg

January 9th, 2011
2:39 pm

Good im glad. Georgia will be a better team ( TEAM ) without his a double s

6-7 in 2010 if I recall

January 9th, 2011
2:40 pm

I could care less whether or not he stays or goes. Wouldn’t you rather have a team that competes and wins SEC championships than has #1 draft picks? Oh, how’s Stafford doing in Detroit? Can’t stay healthy and Moreno is more of the same. Georgia is bigger than any 1 player so adios AJ.

Let’s focus on winning football games and championships here guys.

Summit Dawg

January 9th, 2011
2:42 pm

A big loss for us, but, hopefully, for him the beginning of a long, healthy and prosperous future!! You go Dawg!! Good Luck!!!!

falcon

January 9th, 2011
2:44 pm

good luck AJ….just wish the Falcons had a shot at getting you.

Summit Dawg

January 9th, 2011
2:48 pm

JE, we have two good running backs, but it does not matter how good they are if they can’t be allowed to touch the ball more times than BOO BOO gives it to them! Hershel wouldn’t have been
the back he was had BOO BOO been the OC back then! Too much emphasis on Murray and the passing game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Delbert D.

January 9th, 2011
2:49 pm

Got to read this:

http://www.mmbolding.com/bowls/Cotton_1967.htm

With action sequence photos like the Sunday paper used to have.

Speed demon Kent Lawrence, MVP.
Moore to Payne, TD!

George Patton, shotgun QB???

Looking To The Future

January 9th, 2011
2:50 pm

AJ had great talent and skills but i think he didnt live up the his full potential. Dont get me wrong he was a good player. Correct me if im wrong but the only full season he played was his freshman year. Again correct me if im wrong on that one.As for the next level…. if he goes to Carolina…….he cant throw it too himself. But im firm believer that the panthers will be at the same spot next year to pick Luck

BirdDawg24

January 9th, 2011
2:51 pm

I agree with falcon, wish the birds could get him, but he will be a great addition to any team. I just hope its in the AFC. lol…. Dawgs are gonna miss him.

Time for a change!

January 9th, 2011
2:53 pm

Why in the world would he have even thought about coming back? I mean I would love for him to stay for his senior season, but that would just be retarded. Why would he want to come back to what is sure to be another mediocre season when he can go pro and bank some money!! No Brainer there!

MsBulldawg84

January 9th, 2011
2:55 pm

Hey AJ, Would you like to sell that Liberty Bowl jersey? LOL….good luck, you are a fine young man and I wish you the best in the next phase of your career. Do UGA proud by coming back and finishing your degree someday.

59bulldawg

January 9th, 2011
2:56 pm

Should be a rule that you can’t be a bulldawg for life unless you graduate. But I will miss you AJ! You gave us your all in every game you played. Thanks for the memories!

Nothing Lost

January 9th, 2011
2:57 pm

He might as well, Georiga’s offense can’t score, can’t block, and needs the field goal kicker to out score the opposing team just to win!! Go A.J. wish you well!!!

Cy Young

January 9th, 2011
2:59 pm

Being a Dawg, I am very happy for AJ. I am sure that he will be the first WR taken in the draft. He should be selected in the top 10.

Thanks,

http://www.the404list.com

Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained

January 9th, 2011
3:01 pm

Not First, crap I’m a little late but step on out A.J. Green, get your payday and laugh at the NCAA all the way to the bank. Just keep this in mind, you won’t be getting a championship ring any time soon at Georgia. LOL

Sun Devil Dave

January 9th, 2011
3:03 pm

Note to C.M.R. Tempe is quite nice in the Winter.

The Truff

January 9th, 2011
3:03 pm

@Ron = “Thug” has become the new N-word. You suck dude.

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Mark's Rectum

January 9th, 2011
3:05 pm

My favorite turn, gone!

Mark's Rectum

January 9th, 2011
3:05 pm

turd that is turd

Sun Devil Dave

January 9th, 2011
3:08 pm

Now now Mark’s R – that just isn’t nice – you must be a Florida fan.

Ron

January 9th, 2011
3:08 pm

OK Moma..I’ll pick up the trash around the trailer in a few more minutes!

Mama

January 9th, 2011
3:11 pm

Oh, just leave it my baby ron, how else will the recruiters know which trailer is ours. Those high faluting Georgia Fans have bought all the lake homes, By the way ronnie, you got your retirement check? Mama needs to run to the publix for a 6 pack and smokes.

Honest and Frank Discussion

January 9th, 2011
3:12 pm

As a GT fan, I wish him the best of luck next year. I never wanted to play against him, he’s not the fastest or the biggest but he looks like a dang spider monkey hauling in balls that aren’t anywhere near him. Some of the best hands in college football I’ve seen (outside of Calvin, of course).

GO JACKETS!!

MDAWG24

January 9th, 2011
3:16 pm

Knew it would be the case but wish these kids would finish school and complete the commitment they made to the football program and to their education. Hopefully, he will get his degree in the near future. Good luck A.J…. We enjoyed watching you play at UGA.

Delbert D.

January 9th, 2011
3:16 pm

“Thug” is approved for use in Chicago, New York/North Jersey for mob/union enforcers.

Uga VIII

January 9th, 2011
3:25 pm

This doggone tummy ache already had me feeling puny but now I’m doggone sick. AJ is doggone! What a shock for me and Russ – we both thought he would be back. But we’re just dogs so what do we know? Doggone!!!!

Jiggy Smaha

January 9th, 2011
3:25 pm

Good riddance…..His selfishness last winter cost the whole program this fall…the season would have been completely different if he had been eligible the first four games. I just wish he could take Caleb King with him. The fact that he is still in the prgram should answer any questions anybody has as to why the Georgia players have zero respect for CMR.

red panties

January 9th, 2011
3:25 pm

Green is good no doubt, but he won’t even be the 1st WR selected. Julio
Jones will go ahead of Green and the SC WR would also go ahead of Green.

The 1st pick now is likely the Clemson DE.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

January 9th, 2011
3:25 pm

best of luck, just hope the panthers don’t draft him…would hate to see him play against the Falcons twice a year.

James

January 9th, 2011
3:26 pm

I keep hearing about this AJ never played up to his potential crap. You are right he never did but than again nether did Stafford or Moreno. Why…… cause of poor coaching. Why should AJ come back and play for a team this bad with coaching this bad. AJ was a great player in a bad system. I mean Florida goes out and gets Charlie Wiess and the best we do is Mike Bobo. Give me a break i would not come back to this garbage either. If Georgia wanted AJ to stay they should have made a better effort to show him they want him. Why the hell would anyone want to come back to a Mike Bobo ran offense.

reebok

January 9th, 2011
3:29 pm

as a tech fan, i sympathize…we have gone thru this with 2 great wide receivers recently who are now making big bucks playing on sundays. back break, doggies.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

January 9th, 2011
3:29 pm

AJ would be a good fit w/ the Vikings, Redskins, Cardinals. Hopefully he won’t land in Buffalo, Carolina or Jacksonville.

Paul From Milton

January 9th, 2011
3:31 pm

No surprise here. This has been the plan ever since he committed to Georgia.

boots

January 9th, 2011
3:33 pm

We are a better school for having him, although the whole jersey thing sucked. I do believe it cost us at least 2 to 3 games, but we will never know, and there is no point in speculating. Good luck to him, and I am proud to have had him wearing the red & black. God’s speed, AJ.

crusher dawg

January 9th, 2011
3:33 pm

Want to wish you the best A.J. !!! You have helped the Dawgs and we want to Thank You,
Now Coach Richt and staff get to work developing a complete team offense. Utilizing the skills
of every player.

Seriously

January 9th, 2011
3:34 pm

What a piece of crap…he did nothing at UGA. DIdnt break a record…didnt go to BCS game…he did nothing. Sad and yet he will make millions…thanks for nothing Green.

red panties

January 9th, 2011
3:37 pm

Seriously——–you’ve got it right

Dawgaholic30286

January 9th, 2011
3:37 pm

The Dawgs will be better for it……When one door closes, another opens

puppydawg

January 9th, 2011
3:40 pm

AJ, could you please take Caleb with you?

red panties

January 9th, 2011
3:42 pm

I recall Richt saying earlier that he wouldn’t make any staff changes. Then here comes McGarity and says there will be some staff changes.

Richt just can’t make the tough calls—Mr Niceguy. McGarity won’t put up with that very long.
Richt will be fired mid-season this year.

5IML

January 9th, 2011
3:44 pm

Typical delusional blog post: “The Dawgs will be better for it.”

Same thing posted numerous times after Stafford and Noshawn left early. How did that work out?

Show some class. Thank AJ for his contributions and/or apologize for wasting his talent for the last two years.

Deepdiver

January 9th, 2011
3:44 pm

Now Green can sell his c_rappy Liberty Bowl and not get penalized for it. He can make money off his own name, instead of just the NCAA and UGA running the plantation system. It must be hard for Richt to tell these adult players of his not to make money or even sell their own property (jersies) that were given to them. I mean he’s only making $3 million or so. That wouldn’t make him or the NCAA hypocrites, now would it. No, they are the only ones who get to profit off the players names and jersies.

5IML

January 9th, 2011
3:45 pm

Who has a better chance of returning for another season: Paul Hewitt or Richt?

mit

January 9th, 2011
3:50 pm

UGA is raciest and all dare fans is raciest! dat why Richt can get no players to come to UGA all the top recruits had said no to playing football for UGA. Good decision Green get the hell away from dem hypocrites.

CDawg42

January 9th, 2011
3:54 pm

Oh just stop it with the compare/contrasting of AJ’s decision with Andrew Luck’s decision. It’s a lot easier for your college team to be more imporant to you than a pro career when your dad’s a former pro athlete and an athletic director at a major D1 university. Finances have never been an Andrew Luck issue! I’ll betcha if Luck had the economic history of AJ Green he’d have opted for the draft on the 1st day possible. Can’t blame AJ for taking the opportunity…

still@the bar

January 9th, 2011
4:02 pm

AJ just think what your life would be like if you went to So. Carolina instead.
UGA was 24-15 no SEC titles or trips to The DOME.
USC was 23-17 1 SEC east title and 1 trip to The DOME.
You turned out your home state you Pi.p. HAHAHHAHA If you were at USC just think how much better they could have been.

eBay pro-motions

January 9th, 2011
4:03 pm

Frank Lane is a genius, well, just stating the obvious, which makes him fair ti middling…

me

January 9th, 2011
4:05 pm

a j lied

eBay pro-motions

January 9th, 2011
4:05 pm

How much for the Liberty Bowl jersey and when is the dream team showing up? Still a nightmare in Jacksonville, might as well play the Gators on Elm Street!

Capn ED

January 9th, 2011
4:05 pm

even though you did not score a touchdown on the sweat bees or central Florida
i am glad to see you go.

Old_dawg

January 9th, 2011
4:06 pm

Hey, Dave! What is an “alterior” motive? Man, you must have gone to Tech.

North Georgia Dawg

January 9th, 2011
4:06 pm

I’m tired of you idiot fans saying take the money, take the money. Do any of you dumb arses know what william “the fridge” perry is doing? He’s doing construction work in South Carolina last time I heard. He’s one example of hundreds who have washed out of the NFL with nothing to their names! No body can take a college degree away from you. These kids are better off staying in college a getting a degree. Everybody! needs a back up plan period! Secondly, these knuckle heads end up blowing everything they own on bling, rims and their damn enoutrages. The NFL chews these guys up and spits them out with our a dime to their name. It’s not about the money and if you ever had any you would know.

tdawg in Stockbridge

January 9th, 2011
4:06 pm

Good luck AJ! Thanks for being a Dawg. Keep God first in everything you do, work hard and hopefully we’ll see you in the Hall of Fame some day.

eBay pro-motions

January 9th, 2011
4:09 pm

The Fridge ate all his money up, and Deion Sanders is doing okay for someone who never graduated…. Whatever happened to Pulpwood Smith and Andre Hastings?

Looking To The Future

January 9th, 2011
4:11 pm

what we need to be concerned about is Justin Houston and Brandon Boykin. Its alot easier to manufacture offense than defense

collegeballfan

January 9th, 2011
4:13 pm

Smart decision. Good for him.

Dawg Daddy

January 9th, 2011
4:14 pm

I still think that a scholarship given by a University to an athlete should be a binding contract and if the athlete wants to back out of it after 3 years they should have to repay the university for the missed 4th year. I also wonder what the athlete would say if the university came to them after 3 years and said, “well we have found a better athlete and we cannot continue your scholarship for the 4th year. Tough luck, but remember, it’s all about business, and nothing personal. Certainly you will be able to find another univesity to pick up your 4th year” As they say, what goes around comes around.

Jon

January 9th, 2011
4:16 pm

yay dawgs are a minor league team

blake

January 9th, 2011
4:17 pm

Andrew luck’s father is the AD at west virginia. I think its safe to say that his family is already rich. Good choice A.J. Good luck in the NFL and rep UGA to the fullest. The sky is the limit for you. randy moss without the diva drama.

TampaGator

January 9th, 2011
4:19 pm

A.J…..

Forget investing in that coffee shop….I know someone who wants to buy all your Georgia jerseys and…he gives good tatoo! Try your sideline trash talk crap in the NFL…..and….make many visits to the injured reserve list.

mike bobo garbage play calling

January 9th, 2011
4:21 pm

Saw AJ plat in high school an he was a beast thanks AJ for the great catches know we need to focus on recruiting a big time rec.

TampaGator

January 9th, 2011
4:21 pm

Marlon Brown step up????…….saw the dude in the Under Armour game years back….overblown talent then….and still is. Not quick. Does not run crisp routes. About the only thing he does well is run down the sideline for fade patterns. No guts over the middle. Better hope they move Orson Charles to WR.

TampaGator

January 9th, 2011
4:23 pm

But…..the Gators don’t have any big time receivers….yet…..either.

mike bobo garbage play calling

January 9th, 2011
4:29 pm

I would like to see T.King step up we also got some verbals from some receivers

gwadgib

January 9th, 2011
4:30 pm

I think A.J. is an exceptional talent and will do great in the pros, but can we please reserve the Damn Good Dog title for players that make a positive impact on the field, bring some level of championship to the university, or put the school and the team above themselves? I am a Dawg through and through and have loved watching A.J. play these last three years but DGD isn’t something I would call him. Just like Stafford or Moreno. Great talents but not on the level with D.J. Shockley, David Green, David Pollack and so forth……

Hector

January 9th, 2011
4:37 pm

good riddance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why Stay

January 9th, 2011
4:38 pm

Good Luck AJ…Thanks for the 3 years and who could blame you for leaving. With Bobo’s play calling your draft stock could only drop from here and since it appears he will be play calling again next year…Hey man tear it up in the NFL!

ivy

January 9th, 2011
4:39 pm

Well there goes another top pick to the NFL that didnt accomplish anything while at GA. Its getting old watching some of the best talent on the planet come thru UGA and never even win a SEC east crown! Sickening…..

BobbyButtimer

January 9th, 2011
4:43 pm

I appreciate everything AJ has done for Georgia and wish him well, but I think he is making a mistake. 6′4″ and 215 pounds is not good for an NFL receiver; I think another year of working in the weight room would have helped tremendously; can’t blame him for leaving, the money will be too much to pass up, but I hope he doesn’t spend his first few years on the injured reserved list.

Texas Dawg

January 9th, 2011
5:05 pm

If I was AJ I can’t say that I would have not declared as well………glad he was Dawg…..just wish he would have stayed in school like the guy/qb from Stanford.! I have to say as a fan I truley respect the maturatey and intellegence of that type of leader. We need more of his type at UGA and less guys that use UGA as a stepping stone for the NFL. Really thought Fran Tarkenten was on the money about what he said about the state of the UGA program and it’s decline the last four years. If Richt doesn’t win ten next year, beat Fla and win the east he has to go!

JDAWG

January 9th, 2011
5:06 pm

http://isportsweb.com/2011/01/09/aj-green-declares-for-the-nfl/

Dawg_Mike

January 9th, 2011
5:06 pm

None of us will ever need to decide between taking Millions or going back to the dorm room.
Seriously, what would YOU do?

Dawg_Mike

January 9th, 2011
5:06 pm

Tarkenton’s rant was EPIC !!!
Agree 1000000000 %

tall

January 9th, 2011
5:07 pm

Good for AJ Green for leaving dat plaintation and hypocrites slave masters!

bwell

January 9th, 2011
5:09 pm

WE LOVE YOU AJ THANKS FOR ALL YOU DID…………..GOD BLESS YOU AND NOW YOU CAN GET PAID FROM US ALL FOR WEARING YOUR JERSEY LOL. Best of luck sure wish you would have stayed, but I and others can’t be selfish.

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t-bone

January 9th, 2011
5:16 pm

A.J. will be missed but this is the right move. Note to all future college players: if you want to sell a jersey or any other item of value, get your dad to do it and then play ignorant.

THE TRUTH

January 9th, 2011
5:17 pm

AJ is the most overrated WR in the history of the SEC. All he does is make acrobatic catches… Thats it. He wont block, he’s too skinny to be physical, and he doesnt have elite speed. He will be a major bust in the NFL. Julio Jones, Alshon Jeffrey, Greg Childs, and Darvin Adams are all better than AJ. Never lived up to his potential. He is all about himself and not the team. Good Riddance.

Dawg61

January 9th, 2011
5:18 pm

“Throughout the last couple of weeks, it was pretty hectic, just making a sound decision for my family and [me],” Green said…
Yeah, right.
Conversation with parents: ” I can’t decide on an Escalade, Bentley or Rolls…what you think?”
“AND, I really wanted to stay in school and get my degree…”
Hmmm. No surprise. He never intended (as with many, many others) to stay in school for an education. The Ben Franklins mean more than an education.

Eaassyy

January 9th, 2011
5:22 pm

More genius posts from Still@thebar. Brilliant. Should’ve gone to USC. Groundbreaking, dude

icedawg

January 9th, 2011
5:28 pm

A very good impact player. Injuries and money grab prevented him from making a more significant contribution to the team. Hopefully we’ll see him play and do well on Sundays. Green required a lot of double coverage which made opportunities for other receivers. He’ll be missed. But the DAWGS are not exactly hurting for good receivers. Our troubles are along both sides of the line of scrimmage.

Jim

January 9th, 2011
5:28 pm

AJ, while I hate to see you go I certainly understand your reasoning and I wish you the very best in the NFL. I saw most of the games you played in, at least the ones in Athens, and was always in awe at the way you played. You will be missed but you definitely will never ever be forgotten in the minds and hearts of us Bulldogs. You also showed a lot of class this season in the way you handeled your situation. You are THE man!

Best Wishes AJ Green

January 9th, 2011
5:33 pm

Thank you for all of the memories AJ. You’re the best!

HARRY from CANTON

January 9th, 2011
5:34 pm

“Welcome” to the CLEVELAND BROWNS A.J. !

Delbert D.

January 9th, 2011
5:36 pm

Football is the only thing that really matters…

“In the land of the hypocrites that is college football, Notre Dame has become the most hypocritical, hiding like cowards behind the outdated mythology of Win One for the Gipper and The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Rudy Rudy Rudy and their own holier-than-thou Catholicism.

“The blood of a 19-year-old girl spills like an oil slick over the football team and the school administration.”

Partial quote from Buzz Bissinger’s article “Notre Dame’s Shameful Suicide Scandal” on the DailyBeast.com. Bissinger is the author of the best-selling book, “Friday Night Lights.”

Jacket Spray

January 9th, 2011
5:36 pm

Good luck Ajay. I would go for the $-stupid if you did not do it.You only live once and we are not promised tomorrow. Go Dawgs!!!

HARRY from CANTON

January 9th, 2011
5:38 pm

P.S. we also love our “DAWG POUND” !

James

January 9th, 2011
5:42 pm

My god what a bunch of little cry baby b*tches. AJ was great at UGA he was the best WR in the SEC and you have to be an idiot to think other wise. I mean come on he played in a weak ass system under Mike Bobo and still shined. So what if he sold his jersey, Did you know the money that came from said jersey went to charity. Man what a thug, How dare he give money to charity. AJ Green was the best Georgia had and it is a shame to see a bunch of unintelligent morons bad mouth him for making a decision we would all have made ourselves. Why again come back to to play under Mike Bobos system. Lets face it Georgia is NOT going to win a championship SEC or National so WHY would he come back. Andrew Luck is returning to a team that is ready to make that run to a championship. Georgia ain’t.

RaceCityDawg

January 9th, 2011
5:43 pm

Forget AJ, we will miss his talent but we have deep problems in this program and one plaler is not going to make a difference. I’m waiting to hear what changes CMR is going to make. Changes need to be drastic given that we are an unmotivated, undiciplined, poorly conditioned and poorly coached unprepared team.

FLA DAWG

January 9th, 2011
5:51 pm

AJ,

Thanks for being one of the few bright spots on an otherwise miserable Richt Team for the past few years.

Best Of Luck & Thanks For The Memories!

Gainesville Dawg

January 9th, 2011
5:56 pm

Money screams!!!! It screamed when A J sold his jersey!!!! Did he have his teammates in mind? Did he have the upcoming season in mind??????? No! he simply thought he would get caught!!!
Look at UGA’s 2010 football season, thanks to A J!!!!!!! The football program is in the situation it is now largely in part to A J Green. Does he feel like he has let his team down???? I don’t think so.
I do not blame him for his opportunity,but I hope he feels a little remorse for his actions during the first part of the season. I know he is a great player, but his character speaks loud and clear!!!

5IML

January 9th, 2011
5:58 pm

This blog is full of either billionaires or (delusional) hypocrites. I hope potential UGA recruits read these posts before signing.

Dear Recruit:

These are the kind of fans you will be playing for. If you are considering offers from BAMA and UGA, compare the comments here to those from BAMA’s blog (Re: Julio, Ingram, and Dareus):

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2011/1/7/1920921/nick-saban-nfl-draft-announcement-open-thread

Gainesville Dawg

January 9th, 2011
5:58 pm

Gainesville Dawg again! I meant that he evidently thought he would NOT get caught when he sold his jersey. should have proofread.

Tired of BS

January 9th, 2011
6:00 pm

So I’m just curious. What was young Mr. Green’s GPA? Does he have a plan B.

still@the bar

January 9th, 2011
6:07 pm

Eaassy
Why shouldn’t have AJ gone to So. Carolina? Al you dawgs say kids are wrong for leaving Ga to go to Bama, Auburn, or the Vols. AJ did the same thing you hate. AJ would have won more games at USC and played in the DOME. He didn’t do anything at UGA.

still@the bar

January 9th, 2011
6:10 pm

Gainesville Dawg and Richt evidently thought BOBO was smart and could be a good OC. Well, just goes to show that when you do stupid things you will eventually get caught.

William C Smith

January 9th, 2011
6:12 pm

Justice finally prevails. He will now make as much or more than Mark Richt. He can even sale his jerseys. Now those who talked about him for be a money hungary bum can now go to sports stores and pay big money for his autograph and show it to there friends and brag. Finally the greatest humor of all we can see him catch a touchdown pass an chest bum players from Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia Tech. Go A.J. make us proud.

NVDawg

January 9th, 2011
6:15 pm

Good luck AJ! Well, we’re definitely now looking at probably 3-9 next year instead of 6-6.

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Tommy

January 9th, 2011
6:27 pm

good luck but don’t think he will make it in pros.

5IML

January 9th, 2011
6:32 pm

still,

In retrospect, playing at UGA was a bad decision but, seriously, would could have forecasted UGA’s precipitous descent?

SEC Observer

January 9th, 2011
6:39 pm

5IML

“This blog is full of either billionaires or (delusional) hypocrites. I hope potential UGA recruits read these posts before signing.

Dear Recruit:

These are the kind of fans you will be playing for. If you are considering offers from BAMA and UGA, compare the comments here to those from BAMA’s blog (Re: Julio, Ingram, and Dareus):

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2011/1/7/1920921/nick-saban-nfl-draft-announcement-open-thread”

I lived in Georgia for years and went to Sanford Stadium several times as a fan of another school (and not GT). I have not encountered fans worse than them. LSU and Gator fans are no comparison to what you experience in Athens. They yell obscenities at pregnant women, at families and want to fight.

They deserve what they are going through.

5IML

January 9th, 2011
6:43 pm

SEC Observer,

I’m sure there are some decent UGA fans. Obviously, they don’t have Internet access and don’t go to games.

joey

January 9th, 2011
6:45 pm

DGD! Thanks. Doesnt seem that long ago i was hopin’ like crazy you were gunna be a Dawg

Brenda

January 9th, 2011
6:48 pm

Thanks for the memories, AJ. You were a joy to watch on the football field. Good luck in the next step of your life! Damn good Dawg! (I don’t blame you — I think you made the right choice.)

SLICK RICHT

January 9th, 2011
6:54 pm

I think he’ll make a dog gone good tight end.

ColumnDawg

January 9th, 2011
6:55 pm

Fire Mark Richt!!!!!

Super 2120

January 9th, 2011
6:56 pm

No surprise! Just like Stafford, he will leave Georgia with NO LEGACY. What a shame! Best of luck.

Boca Baby

January 9th, 2011
6:58 pm

AJ is a terrific talent but all his doings off field this year tended to be a distraction. And he never panned out to be the threat he was supposed to be. I am wondering, in light of his projected draft position, if Green really played all out this year. Perhaps without the “superstar” athlete the Dawgs can bounce back to be a “team” which truly contends.

Boca Baby

January 9th, 2011
7:01 pm

SLICK RICHT: Your reference to Richt’s estimation of Cam Newton should be considered along side of Joe Paterno’s estimation of Jim Kelly as a linebacker–that if Kelly was going to come to Penn State he would not be playing QB. Four Super Bowl appearances later as the QB of the Buffalo Bills I think you know the rest of the story.

Skitty Fritty

January 9th, 2011
7:09 pm

Good Luck AJ and Go Greenwave & Dawgs! Thanks for your play at Summerville and UGA.

19DAWGFAN59

January 9th, 2011
7:10 pm

Not surprised … Thought you said you owed to the UGA FANS to come back … Guess in the end, we really didn’t mean that MUCH TO YOU ANYWAY ! Thanks for BITS and PIECES of 3 YEARS !

Skitty Fritty

January 9th, 2011
7:12 pm

19DAWGFAN59:
Would you tell your son to play another year if he was going to be a top 5 draft pick?

Boston Dawg

January 9th, 2011
7:17 pm

It kills me when people call AJ a thug. Exactly what thuggish behavior has he displayed? He doesn’t talk a lot of trash, hasn’t had any run-ins with the law, doesn’t have tattoos all over place. He has been a class act during his entire time at UGA.

SOS Dawg

January 9th, 2011
7:21 pm

A real shame and a waste and should have shattered the record books while at UGA. This is another reason that this inept coaching staff should have been fired.

SOS Dawg

January 9th, 2011
7:24 pm

BTW AJ you can go ahead and sell that pathetic music city bowl jersey now.

SOS Dawg

January 9th, 2011
7:26 pm

oops….. I meant Liberty Bowl jersey

LLUGA

January 9th, 2011
7:28 pm

Why would he come back…the NCAA suspended him for selling his own property…and he would have to play for an organization (NCAA) that has unfair/unequal/dishonest standards for teams and players…Only an idiot would stay and play college football, when the NFL calls.

5IML

January 9th, 2011
7:34 pm

What else could he have accomplished at UGA? He’s already been to the Independance and Liberty Bowls. That’s as good as its gonna get at UGA.

Dap01

January 9th, 2011
7:57 pm

Hype Buster: What a sad life you must have to be on a blog of a team that you don’t like? Do you have cable? Do you have a job? What about a girlfriend?

George

January 9th, 2011
7:59 pm

AJ was decent impact, 5-3 with him, but that’s not the answer.

Georgia’s got to find the running game, stop trying to throw the ball for 300 yards a game. That’s NOT how you win the SEC.

Look at Auburn this year, Alabama last year, Florida 2 years back, all won it running the ball for bout 250 a game.

Hello Ealey, take this team on your back and let’s see how far we go.

P.S. Richt’s 40-3 when he gets a 100 yard rusher, and undefeated when Ealey gets 100 yards rushing.

12 CRIMINAL CHARGES 7-er-6 wins 6-no-7 LOSSES

January 9th, 2011
8:02 pm

Good riddance!!! Sick of hearing about this over rated, over hyped beanpole!!!

cdawg

January 9th, 2011
8:08 pm

Good luck A.J. and thanks for 2 nice years. Now I’m hoping for an NFL lockout so all these premadonnas can sit on their butts for a year think about how they could still be playing in college. Oh and for a laugh maybe the owners can void all the contracts this year and make them sign new salary restricted rookie contracts next year. Screw ‘em all.

THE TRUTH

January 9th, 2011
8:16 pm

Somehow, someway, this is Nick Fairley’s fault.

Dawghater

January 9th, 2011
8:24 pm

News Flash – EBAY has hundreds of AJ Green autographed jerseys for sale! Buy buy AJ!

dawgfan13

January 9th, 2011
8:28 pm

I know everyone is happy for AJ and rightfully so, but he, Stafford, and Moreno were all three great players at Georgia that never brought a championship. they all left early and if they would have stayed their senior years Georgia would have competed for something special. Three years is enough, but its a shame. Can you say, Georgia is a basketball school now!!!!!!!!!! It certainly looks that way.

Dawghater

January 9th, 2011
8:29 pm

Hey dawgfan13 – I’ll take the bet if AJ stayed UGA isn’t winning any championships including SEC East, SEC or Natonal. Dream On!

robert dixon

January 9th, 2011
8:40 pm

He ran good routs when he was not the main receiver, he will be a good if not great pro, good work habits and pride, Go Dogs, make us proud in the NFL

Hype Buster

January 9th, 2011
8:45 pm

Autograph Jersey (AJ) thinking just doing da duh errrr … Better sell them while someone might buy it. UGAyer of course. Worth a lot huh?

5IML

January 9th, 2011
8:53 pm

Let me get this straight: All of UGA’s coaches stink (from Richt down to the position coaches) but, somehow, AJ is the sole reason UGA finished with a losing record? Incredible (in the true sense of the word)!

5IML

January 9th, 2011
8:57 pm

I remember AJ playing receiver and occasionally returner but, obviously, he coached and played OL, QB, RB, DL, LB, and DB since losing was ALL his fault.

5IML

January 9th, 2011
8:58 pm

AJ,

Read and remember these comments, and mark UGA off the list when deciding where your (future) son will play college ball.

TampaGator

January 9th, 2011
9:03 pm

Hey A.J…….you better hope Janoris Jenkins ends up in another division….or you will be “shut down” in at least two games a year….with Gator Chomps in your face.

A.J.

January 9th, 2011
9:04 pm

Dang, I should have gone to Florida or Bama and I’d have some extra rings.

Mr. Tony Geinzer

January 9th, 2011
9:04 pm

Whoever is stuck with AJ Green is going to be handed a bust. He was more heralded than Julio Jones and Mark Ingram out of High School and he still was not worth a bag of Dog Bones.

Ga Dawg 97

January 9th, 2011
9:07 pm

May have 2 #1 draft picks, but no championships to show for it. This coaching staff must go. Clean house now and go get Gary Patterson!

Fulltime dawgfan

January 9th, 2011
9:07 pm

Only uga fans will have negative comments about a guy making a decision that will change his life and the life of his family! Aj Green does not owe anything to anyone on this blog! If aj decided to stay and got hurt how many of you so called uga fans would be there to help him and his family? Tenn fans packed out neyland stadium to say thank you to eric berry but uga fans b%#ch and moan at aj! Say what you want about gtech fans atleast they support their guys win lose or draw! And you wonder why guys dont want to stay instate! Congrats aj best of luck at the next level!

Dirty Dawg

January 9th, 2011
9:09 pm

Shocking news! And I thought he’d stay…Thanks for nothing AJ!

John Radney

January 9th, 2011
9:10 pm

I knew that all along and I bet a hundred H. Jones goes ahead of him. He has little that he’s actually done.

Ga Dawg 97

January 9th, 2011
9:12 pm

Hey AJ, can you take Richt with you?

cwm

January 9th, 2011
9:25 pm

you chumps think the kids don’t look at the blogs….. they do …… thats why we don’t get some of these kids that want to come to ga dawgs because of you morons who never played any kind of sports but think you know everything….. some of you would change jobs for a dollar raise and then you get mad at kids for leaving for more money than most of us will make for our lifetime … get a grip…. ALSO IF THUG IS YOUR WAY OF REFERING TO A BLACK ATHLETE STOP IT …….. YOU MIGHT AS WELL SAY THE “N” WORD….
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR ….. DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU ………… WORDS TO LIVE BY ….

cwm

January 9th, 2011
9:28 pm

DIRTY DAWG ……. GA DAWG 97 STOP THE HATING ….

Common Sense

January 9th, 2011
9:29 pm

Yawn….another potential losing season upcoming.

Mr Richt, Mr. McGarity will now see you in his office.

Fulltime dawgfan

January 9th, 2011
9:32 pm

For everybody taking shots at aj saying he didnt accomplish anything at uga since he didnt get any championships please tell me what hines ward did at uga what about terrance edwards or brice hunter or fred gibson what did champ bailey do for uga? none of those guys have natl championship rings uga= weakest fanbase in america, they only love you when things are going good!

Ramguy

January 9th, 2011
9:42 pm

AJ Green was the best WR ever at UGA the moment he first stepped on the field. The people who are slamming AJ have the same football mentality has the people who used to say that Deion Sanders wasn’t that good.

MC Mann

January 9th, 2011
9:44 pm

Is this a UGA blog, or a UGA football blog? Because the basketball team just beat #11 UK convincingly, and there isn’t a peep about it. Shoot, ya’ll didn’t even cover the game…

DAWG777

January 9th, 2011
9:48 pm

I GLAD HE GONE ,HE ALL ABOUT MONEY, JUST LIKE CAM NEWTON HE WILL ALSO GO PRO $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

Gotta Go

January 9th, 2011
10:00 pm

The fact is that we can underachieve without him. He should have announced 2 weeks ago. We never one anything of significance with him. That can’t be disputed.

Big Dawg

January 9th, 2011
10:51 pm

Frank Lane, what is wrong with you? If he never rose to his potential, why would he be predicted Number 4 Overall, and Number 1 Receiver In The Nation? He’s gonna go Top 5, if not Top 5, maximum Top 10. Frank, you’re probably a GT Fan, or Alabama, or something.

5IML

January 9th, 2011
11:16 pm

Big Dawg,

Frank is not a BAMA fan. We don’t disrespect our former players. Head over to any BAMA blog to read what we have to say about Julio, Ingram, and Dareus. We are appreciative. Not like these wimpering, whining, ungrateful, fair-weather Dawg fans.

5IML

January 9th, 2011
11:19 pm

Unless you are listing the schools that make up the SEC, don’t ever mention UGA football (and fans) in the same sentence as BAMA football (and fans).

CaliDawg

January 9th, 2011
11:37 pm

Thanks for the memories AJ…look forward to watching you in the NFL! Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog!

DawgFan

January 10th, 2011
12:15 am

Who can blame AJ for leaving? Would anyone take a chance on the predictable offense that Bobo calls? Even the mighty Central Florida did not fear our offense throwing the ball. I mean it’s not like we have AJ Green, Kris Durham, T. King, M. Brown, or 2 good tight ends, O.Charles, A. White. I mean come on. We could go up and down the field!!!!!!!!!!!!

bh

January 10th, 2011
12:16 am

hate to see AJ go; but he would be crazy not to go.

Steve

January 10th, 2011
1:06 am

He will need to put on 30-40 pounds of muscle mass to reach his full potential.

I daresay that I think the Dawgs will miss Durham as much or more than Green. He was our best clutch receiver, not AJ. Of course AJ drew extra help, but Durham had his share as well. losing both these guys is a HUGE blow.

Stinger2

January 10th, 2011
2:49 am

AJ leaving is a big loss for UGA. Not as bad as GT losing 4 starters to the draft last year.

Dawg 1

January 10th, 2011
4:58 am

Come on folks. This was a ‘no-brainer’ from the get go. Injuries, etc. He is doing the right thing and everyone should wish him well.

woebegong

January 10th, 2011
6:17 am

Plain and simple, A J was going to go PRO from the day he left high school and he was going to go just as soon as he was allowed to by the rules. If the Bulldogs had been in the big dance and won it all, he would still have gone PRO. What kind of degree would he have received if he had stayed for his senior year? Luck on the other hand, appears to be a student first, player second and he will get a valuable degree to use. The money will still be there when he goes PRO, but he will have a sheepskin worth something as well. It is all about your objective in life. Luck is one of those fortunate to be both a scholar and a fine football player. The two players made the best choice for their own personal conditions and both are right.

Time for a change!

January 10th, 2011
7:21 am

I hate to say it, but Green and Houston are the only two players on this team who are ready to go to the NFL. All those other guys need at least one more year in college before they can even think about going to the NFL.

AltamahaDawg

January 10th, 2011
7:35 am

Do classes start today?

AltamahaDawg

January 10th, 2011
7:35 am

Why do you hate to say that?

ALUM65

January 10th, 2011
7:47 am

We’ll miss him but after the injustice imposed by the NCAA I don’t blame him one bit. I hope AJ has a great career as a pro!

GO DAWGS (as best you can with poor coaching)

Pluto

January 10th, 2011
7:54 am

AJ you go get you some money now and keep getting better. You make all Dawgs proud! Hope you become a Falcon!

NCDAWG

January 10th, 2011
7:55 am

Greg Talley (Ho) has to be a cowardly idiot from GA Tech. What a mindless nut.

Jborodawg

January 10th, 2011
8:25 am

For those of you doubting his ability to do well in the NFL, I believe NFL coaches and evaluators know more about it than you. For those of you casting aspersions because he sold his jersey, it was his jersey; his property. The downfall was the NCAA erroneously claiming he sold it to an agent. At any rate, he paid his dues; unlike some others playing for the school with the initials OSU.

Good luck at the next level AJ! Sorry to see ya go. Damn Good Dawg; we’ll miss ya!

Jborodawg

January 10th, 2011
8:28 am

NCDAWG…I agree with you 100%!

Dad Burnit

January 10th, 2011
8:42 am

he has great hands and leaping ability, good balance and good moves. He had no help around him at all. He needs to put on about 20 pounds of muscle or he’s gonna get cracked in half. Best of luck from a Tech fan.

Common Sense

January 10th, 2011
8:43 am

Thanks AJ for the flashes of brilliance and not so much for your idiot move earlier this year.

Sorry Dawgs, we’ve officially re-entered the Eric Zeier era.

Lots of promise and nothing to show for it.

Im sick of Richt and his slide over the past 4 years.

I’m sick of Joe Tereshinki starting ahead of Stafford.

I’m sick of Moreno sitting a whole darn year to play while we experiment with other backs.

I’m sick of Richt playing favorites with “coaches” like Martinez.

I’m sick of Damon Evans.

Hell, I’m sick of kicking field goals on 4th and 1 against UCF.

What shred of football MANHOOD left in Mark Richt was officially taken from him on that decision.

No fire-no guts

We didn’t attempt ONE fake punt or field goal ALL YEAR LONG. No guts no glory no wins either.

People at UGA better wake up and start living like they want to WIN football games. We are pretending right now.

And I’m sick of pretending.

In_the_cellar

January 10th, 2011
8:45 am

The rats are abandoning the sinking ship! Thanks for all the jerseys you sold. It made some very happy.

ericMann

January 10th, 2011
8:48 am

Thanks for the memories, A.J. you’ve did yourself a favor, get out while the gettins’ good, out of the worse football program in the SEC, there I said it and until I see vast improvements, Go Ducks! I hate Auburn…

mark

January 10th, 2011
8:50 am

Enter your comments herewish he could talk sturdevent & glenn into leaving those guys are pittiful i’d rather have true freshman, and why haven’t they let caleb king go yet? he can’t abide by the rules so let’s get some that can

Dad Burnit

January 10th, 2011
8:51 am

I like the deal that the Service Academies have. You leave OR get kicked out, you pay the $.

Georgia | MrSEC.com

January 10th, 2011
8:52 am

[...] surprise here: Georgia receiver AJ Green will head to the NFL, possibly as the league’s top draft pick in April.The junior wide receiver teased Dawg fans [...]

Fussbudget

January 10th, 2011
8:57 am

UGA – where 4 & 5 stars (so called) go to completely fizzle out. Should have made Richt the AD when they had the chance. That would have solved a LOT of problems.

jbeggs

January 10th, 2011
9:04 am

Good decision by him but an earlier $1000 decision cost us 4 potential victories this year so forgive me if I don’t fall over myself thanking him for his 2 1/2 years @ UGA. A hefty donation to UGA out of that signing bonus would go a long way in helping to ease my pain. jes sayin’.

ugadogsfan_365

January 10th, 2011
9:12 am

@fussbudget how do players come to uga and fizzle out? cmr has put over 40 guys in the nfl that ranks in the top5 nationally! have a national championship no, but you cant deny that richt and his staff gets guys ready for the next level thats all that matters with the majority of guys playing football today! if you truly believe guys come to college for anything other that a shot at the nfl you are as bright as gtech fans who believe they have a good program. conf and natl championships are a bonus but the goal is to get to the league!

Atticus Finch, Esq.

January 10th, 2011
9:14 am

If AJ Green is a damn good dawg – then the program has sunk down to the lowest level. Don’t forget 13 arrests. A damn good dawg would be the men of honor who played there and fifnished their commitment. Not some golddigger who had no other intention in coming to Athens than getting to the NFL. Not to mention that he got suspended for 4 games. A good player? Yes. A damn good dawg? Only if this is a harbinger of the way things will be.

ugadogsfan_365

January 10th, 2011
9:15 am

a few typos- “do we have a national championship” and “other than” sorry for the typo i know some people are english professors on here lol

Tom

January 10th, 2011
9:16 am

I wonder if you can sell NFL jerseys?

Dang Blammitt

January 10th, 2011
9:20 am

ugadogsfan_365 – nice sentence structure and punctuation. The stars are falling off between high school and the NFL. Here’s a novel idea for you: HOW ABOUT GETTING THEM READY TO PLAY WHILE THEY ARE AT UGA! SCREW THE NEXT LEVEL! YOU ARE A MORON.

Devil's Advocate

January 10th, 2011
10:01 am

What CMR really said was, “OH, Fiddle Faddle, tomorrow is another day!”

dawgmeister

January 10th, 2011
10:02 am

A.J., I don’t blame you for declaring for the draft. Thanks for all the great plays you made while you was at UGA.

crabapplejoe

January 10th, 2011
10:13 am

Thank God and Greyhound he’s gone…..good luck on getting that elusive (to you) 1000 yard season in the pros…LOL

JuneBaby

January 10th, 2011
10:15 am

Good luck to A.J. Green, may you have a lot of success in the pros. To all the black recruits in the state of Ga., you can see these old dawg fans don’t like you, or anything around you, so do yourselves a favor and go play elsewhere because you’ll be better off in the long run, and the old dawg fans will be satisfied with their white lilly 1960’s throwback teams. You guys should petition GA. Tech to change their offensive system, and philosophy and come play in Atlanta where black folks will appreciate you and your skills. That would be a true dream team, and btw black folks won’t be calling you thugs and and other offensive names. If Paul Johnson could get top recruits he wouldn’t need to run those high school option plays, but could put in a real system instead!

Taylor Wooten

January 10th, 2011
10:25 am

Let me guess…..Rodney Garner recruited this guy? And Wahhh-shaun…and K-leb?

PMC

January 10th, 2011
10:30 am

You go to college, to further your education with hopes that you will be a more skilled, well rounded person.

Green’s best skill is in football. He’s got a chance to be an elite player in the NFL. It’s the best decision for him. Here’s hoping he still finishes his degree, but best of luck to him.

Just ashamed that the best players at Georgia over the last several years never came close to reaching thier potential while at Georgia.

PMC

January 10th, 2011
10:31 am

The UGA football team is remarkably similar to the Georgia Tech basketball team.

Barry Wilson

January 10th, 2011
10:38 am

I am sure that all you Green critics would not rapidly jump at an opportunity to be an instant multi-millionaire. Surely you would wait another year and take the chance of a serious injury. Sure you would……………… if you were all idiots!
If anything Green could have a beef with the Dogs offensive staff that he was not used as often, or as effectively as he should have been. Yet he never complained.
Overall, his career may not have been perfect, but obviously he is a special athlete and other than the bonehead jersey sale deal, he seems to be a good kid. And yes, let’s remember that he is still a kid in many ways.
Best of luck, A.J. You have been a good Bulldog!

Bob

January 10th, 2011
10:42 am

Loyalty isn’t what it used to be!!!

Luck not a good analogy

January 10th, 2011
10:47 am

Luck comes from a family worth millions, from what I have read. He will have no financial worries whether he plays in the NFL or not. Obviously AJ’s family is not in the same boat (yacht) financially. While it is admirable for Luck to return to Stanford, it is not the best thing to do moneywise, considering an injury could cost him tens of millions.

Bob

January 10th, 2011
11:03 am

We might lose every game next year!!! Our Damn Good Dawg has cancer, our star receiver is gone, we’re losing all our top recruits to opponents…. what else could go wrong, crossing my fingers for Crowell!!

JDawg

January 10th, 2011
11:25 am

Something told me AJ would not make this choice. His job is not done here. He did not give us what we gave him. I know……….I know……….but he knows too!!

Billy Bob Mohammed

January 10th, 2011
11:29 am

Not all blacks are thugs. Just the thugs are thugs. It is more of a behavior than a color. And saying UGA wants to be “lilly white” shows what a racist you are.

JDawg

January 10th, 2011
11:31 am

Barry, if he had been over “used” he probably would not be a number. Someone probably would have cleaned his clock in the kicking game.

Go Dawgs!

January 10th, 2011
11:38 am

Luck not a good analogy

January 10th, 2011
10:47 am

Couldn’t agree more! Also I think people forget about PEP(Post-Eligibility Program) that works with student-athletes that leave school early to come back and finish their degrees.

There have been some pretty high-profile stars that have taken advantage of the program and completed their degree:
Shaq, Vince Carter, Champ Bailey, and Herschel Walker just to name a few.
BTW- I think with 30-40 million in the bank, AJ will be able to afford paying for his last year of school.

As far as Andrew Luck is concerned, he should ask Matt Leinhart how turning down being the number 1 pick to come back for his senior year worked out. Jake Locker will probably have a similar story as well.

Anyone who critcizes AJ for taking care of his family is a turd.

Ed F

January 10th, 2011
11:38 am

This is one great reciever. In the Pros maybe He will get a QB that can throw the ball deep so he can prove his ability. A.J. told Stafford throw it as far as you can And I will be there. Matthew had never had that kind of reciever. Cox well he was just trying to get his feet wet at QB. Murry did not have Him around enough till the Pressure was on to Figure it out.
This Was all About Timing. There were a few Deep balls caught that Looked just like what CAN happen for A.J. Over the middle on the run and Jump Balls will be the Icing on the cake to open the deep ball in the Pros.
This is just my opinion of what I saw.

Good Luck. A.J.

Now UGA get that reciever from Valdosta High to fill his place on Roster!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Dawgs!

January 10th, 2011
11:41 am

Bob

January 10th, 2011
10:42 am
Loyalty isn’t what it used to be!!!

Yep fans, coaches, players none are as loyal as they used to be, so what’s your point?

crabapplejoe

January 10th, 2011
11:43 am

@junebaby: A pretty “white” Air Force team beat GT’s coal black defense (and pretty much coal black team) like a rented mule in the bowl game….so, if anything, I think Coach Paul Johnson will be looking to recruit more European Americans this year…LOL

DOGMAN

January 10th, 2011
11:50 am

GOOD LUCK IN THE NFL AND STAY HEALTHY. THANKS FOR YOUR SPORTSMANSHIP.

David Granger

January 10th, 2011
11:56 am

Can’t blame him at all. There’s nothing left for him to prove at the college level, and you can’t criticize a kid for starting his career and getting big bucks to do it. I wish him luck.

Bob

January 10th, 2011
12:06 pm

Loyalty isn’t what it used to be!!
Take it how you read it!!

C. King

January 10th, 2011
12:25 pm

Not to worry. I’ll be back next year to rush for 300 yards! I’m 31 and only a red-shirt Junior!

Brad Kirkland

January 10th, 2011
12:32 pm

Good Luck AJ! Goodbye Bobo!

Chris

January 10th, 2011
12:50 pm

AJ thanks for a great three seasons. You are one of if not the best wide out in Georgia history. I can’t wait to see ya on Sundays but if your drafted to the panthers take it easy on my atlanta falcons. Thanks for a great 3 seasons

dawg4life

January 10th, 2011
1:17 pm

Thank you for the memories, AJ! Wish you the best!

GaGator

January 10th, 2011
1:48 pm

Janoris Jenkins just reversed his decision to enter the draft, will return to Gators next season.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/b7TTj

crossdawg

January 10th, 2011
2:12 pm

Yeah, I sure all those $$ signs made him think a long time. He’s just another thug who says “heck with the team that I say I love so much & give me the dough”. I’m sure he contribute a large sum to UGA also.

My son

January 10th, 2011
2:33 pm

If my son had a shot at professional basketweaving or shooting horse shoes, vs staying for his diploma, I would tell him to get that money and be set for life. Duh. Key word is SET.

Frankly, my son was never great with mowing the lawn or weaving baskets, so he went to college, graduated with honors in business and is now exec with local Alpha firm in IT business, doing big boy financial stuff. Make some nice $$$ too for a slow, white boy with average hands. Great insurance benefits too, even though Obama would TAX him for all that he is worth. Barry Obama will also go after AJ now that he is gonna be making some $$$ and AJ will become a Republican as a result.

Go Dogs and Good luck AJ.

Buck Blew

January 10th, 2011
2:37 pm

he’s the second best WR to ever play at UGA. we all know who number one is…….run lindsay run.

Buck Blew

January 10th, 2011
2:38 pm

UGA fans have a short memory this year. UGA lost to a pathetic Colorado team WITH Green playing.

The lottery

January 10th, 2011
2:41 pm

Today you pass on the lottery for around $12,000,000. Why?? Experts are telling you to wait and you will win MORE in one more year. They really have your interests at heart .. right??

Telling a kid to wait for the NFL is dumb. He can always get that degree. With gimpy knees and a fabulous home on Lake Oconee, driving a fine Range Rover, Benz, BMW or a Ford F 150 red truck to and fro to Athens for a couple of years for that wrap on your degree at age of say 31???? Not a bad way to go with Mom and Dad sitting on YOUR DOCK at Oconee and having no worries. Their only worry would be to ask AJ what he wanted them to cook on his $8,000 poolside bar b q grill when he gets home from college.

THAT is how you look at this and I am a long time Bulldog.

Here is how we do it ...........

January 10th, 2011
2:46 pm

For all of the UGA haters …………..everytime they rant, we ask … Has GT played UGA in basketball yet?? Um, have y’all won any ACC games yet? Y’all are a basketball school, right???
UGA being even moderately respectable in basketball so far is simply more than they can handle.

Soon enough no more GT UGA haters will be on this site.

?houston?

January 10th, 2011
3:08 pm

what about justin houston??????????

understand but feel shafted

January 10th, 2011
3:13 pm

i dont blame him for going pro but i have mixed emotions. he could have been tossed of the team for what he knowingly had done and the team suffered for it. he was lucky they didnt. new defense and qb could have used his help. maybe another win or two. so i dont kiss his a@$ that much and so shouldnt anyone else. he is a dog for life but i have mixed emotions. i guess the best way to put it is…..good luck in the nfl , thanks for the awesome catches……..dont let the door hit you in the a@$!

JuneBaby

January 10th, 2011
3:44 pm

@ Billy “redneck” Bob@11:29am…,I didn’t say UGA wanted to be white lilly, i said old dawg fans want them to be. The school itself realizes it would be at a disadvantage, but its old racist fans(such as yourself) don’t, and those are the ones that’s making all the noise, and . So if you’re going to come at me, get it right before you come! Instead of tagging blacks, you should be tagging your tea party friends. If i call old dawg fans racists, it’s because that’s what they’re showing everyone. And your name shows how much of a racist you are!

tyger

January 10th, 2011
4:04 pm

No more free labor for UGA:

a. No more penniless nights while all about me are getting paid off my work.
b. Now I can take my girlfriend to the movies!!!!
c. No more Natzi Athens cops!

Dogs Smell

January 10th, 2011
4:29 pm

Is it really a shock? When he used the sale of a jersey as an excuse for taking cash from his agent you didnt see it then? Look for Uga to repeat the same 6-7 in 2011.

draft day

January 10th, 2011
4:38 pm

why come back to the 2011 team—they will be lucky to win 6 games and he might get hurt or suspended by the ncaa for some new made up rule! But, let cam play—that $180,000 “can’t be found!”

dylan

January 10th, 2011
4:46 pm

anyone who has anything bad to say about a.j. is simply upset that he will not come back. he doesnt owe us anything, WE didn’t get him to where he is, he did that himself.

to the people saying a.j. cost us our season, WAKE UP. how terrible is our team when ONE person determines if we are championship worthy or mediocre at best? and if you want someone to blame, blame BOBO, RICHT, AND MURRAY. the UF game easily wouldve been won had our “amazing” R.F. qb thrown the ball to a.j. more than 5 times. OR you could blame the S.C. game on ealy for fumbling on the 1, and the Colorado game on king for fumbling in the redzone. A.J. has hands down been the best receiver in UGA history. ahead of Hines, Brown, MoMass, edwards, and all the others.

good luck in the NFL, and i pray that ATL can somehow find a way to trade up into the top 5 and steal you.

thanks for the great memories and the even greater catches, now go get your well deserved payday!

TO JUNEBABY......

January 10th, 2011
5:03 pm

talk sports not politics. your painting with a large brush talking about the ‘tea party’. someone has to work and make money so others can get theirs from the government. just ignore, many just try to stir the pot. say like tech fans who obviously dont have a blog. lets keep it nice. signed………. evil tea party conservative who knows its not the feds job to make do for me.

oh dylan....,

January 10th, 2011
5:19 pm

he didnt cost them the season, but hurt his team. could have gotten kicked off. they may have at least 1 or 2 more. if he gets kicked off he isnt a top ten pick. drafted well but not top ten. he hurt his team. if you dont think 1 player of a.j.’s caliber should make a difference, ask texas. sometimes it does.

hope

January 10th, 2011
5:22 pm

i’m just hoping that brown and t. king step it up.

harold

January 10th, 2011
5:28 pm

LOOK…..THESE KIDS HAVE TO GO FOR THE MONEY MAN. WHY RISK INJURY THEIR SENIOR YEAR?????GO FOR IT AND DON’T LOOK BACK!!!!

ugaman

January 10th, 2011
5:43 pm

right harold! break and make your own rules! no matter who you step over, screw over, and do. it’s all about the money. and i’m not talkin about a.j..thats what we feel is most important in our world.

Football Bat

January 10th, 2011
5:45 pm

DON’T LET THE ARCH HIT YOU IN THE ARSE ON THE WAY OUT, E. BAY.

Central Fl Dawg

January 10th, 2011
6:24 pm

I have been a life long bulldog fan. All I can say to Green is good bye, and good ridance. You took from Georgia, and gave little in return.
With Green finally gone lets get down to replacing him. Green really had one complete year out of 3 played, (injuries in year ‘09, suspension in ‘10). and never full reaching his potential. Yet how can this guy be considered a #1 pick in the nfl?? Go DAWGS

BigDawg

January 10th, 2011
9:38 pm

I am not sure why he left UGA early…He could not win a state title in High school Football and got whipped by Byrnes high School.He accomplished nothing in college football. If I were him I would want to win a big game,win a conference title,Win a national Championship,Be a Heisman candidate. What did he he actually do???? nothing He DID NOT PUT UP THE NUMBERS IN COLLEGE!!! Sold a shirt ..got suspended possibly blowing the season. Yep he threw his team under the bus. And yep ! what is the obvious choice. Get out of the SEC as fast as possible and get drafted by the worst team in The NFL. Best of luck in double coverage. Prediction:Will only last 1.5 seasons.

Wish I could say thanks for the memories

Jalex49

January 11th, 2011
5:27 am

Thanks for being a “Dawg”. I know it may not have turned out exactly the way A.J. wanted here but there’s no denying the excitement he brought to the Georgia football program.

He will do well in the NFL . I’m sure the georgia fans will follow his career with excitement. Too bad the Falcons can’t work out some kind of trade and bring him to Atlanta. He would look great in “Red and Black”. That would be exciting to watch with the receiving corps that’s currently in place.

I will root for A.J. no matter where he goes to have a good career but I am a die-hard Atanta Falcon fan and must stay with my team when he plays against them.

Thanks again A.J…

Dawg Daddy

January 11th, 2011
6:35 am

You are so right in your statement that AJ does not owe us anything. He sure doesn’t. But he did owe UGA 4 years play for a 4 year scholarship. True? Sure is. But, like many others, I am glad he is gone. And this is not in spite, it is because he causes such a distraction to all the other players who work hard and want to win. Now AJ can get his ultimate goal of mega bucks in the NFL. All else I have to say is he better enjoy that and save as much as possible because he won’t last long at that level. As for a collegiate receiver I would take Kris Durham over AJ anyday. He gave his best and didn’t sell anything along the way. He wanted to win so bad that did you see him crying after the bowl loss. He CARED!!!

joe suggs

January 11th, 2011
7:32 am

Players like Green have no desire to get a college degree . They stay eligible just long enough to go pro ( See “Cash Newton” ) .It is a joke they are paid that kind of money to chase a leather ball. Try walking a combat patrol in Iraq or running into a burning building to save a child.

JYD

January 11th, 2011
7:43 am

The schools make millions of $$$$’s off these athletes’. The coaches makes millions of $$$’s, change schools whenever there is a better offer, suffers no penalties, and no one complains. Yet everyone is upset when the players take advantage of their economic opportunities. If AJ was your son, would you seriously advise him to return to school unless his family already was financially secure like Andrew Luck???? Best wishes AJ!!!

Lady Dawg

January 11th, 2011
8:49 am

We will miss you AJ. You deserve success; now your Mom can quit her job at Walmart (not a joke; she works at Walmart in Summerville, SC). Mrs. Green is a wonderful Mom and earned her reward!

AltamahaDawg

January 11th, 2011
9:49 am

So, have these other guys enrolled in classes this week or not?

Norm

January 11th, 2011
10:26 am

A.J. Green, you totally SUCK ! You’ll be forever remembered for ruining the 2010 UGA season, (just so you could pocket $1,000 from selling that oh so valuable Independence Bowl jersey) and not for the mega millions you’ll receive from the NFL! You sold out your teammates, your coaches and the Bull Dawg Nation and THAT is how you’ll be remembered forever! Eat dirt, A.J. I hope the NFL owners lock you out !

Buck Blew

January 11th, 2011
10:40 am

UGA will be better next year without him.

His frail body won’t last a whole season in the NFL. He should have stayed one more year to get bigger and stronger.

Snoop Dawg

January 11th, 2011
12:01 pm

Great athlete who leaves a sad legacy at UGA.

dawg149

January 11th, 2011
5:50 pm

I know its $$$$$$$$$$……but after your faux pas that cost you and the Dawgs last season, would’ve been refreshing to see you in the ole red n black in 2011. While I wish you success in NFL, you owed UGA another season. The $$$$$ would’ve still been there.

HeyDawg

January 12th, 2011
7:05 am

Does anybody remember his interview after the bowl game. It was all me, me, me. “They did a great job containing me. The didn’t let me catch any balls…” Yeah, whatever AJ. Good bye, and don’t let the door hit you in the A$$.

King Gator

January 12th, 2011
4:14 pm

Honesty is the best policy — when there is money in it.
- MT

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January 12th, 2011
4:27 pm

[...] receptions for 2,619 yards and 22 touchdowns. And to no one’s surprise, he’s officially cashing in his chips today for a spot near the top of April’s NFL [...]

dawg time

January 15th, 2011
2:00 pm

no big deal—green took the year off anyway—he was a non-factor in the big games. Richt needs to find some big game players who follow rules, or this will be his last year.

A.J. Green leaves UGA for NFL draft

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