Deadline nears for Justin Houston decision
The deadline for underclassmen to enter the NFL draft is Saturday, which means the clock is ticking for Georgia outside linebacker Justin Houston’s decision.
Of the Georgia juniors who said they would seriously consider the draft, Houston is the only one who hasn’t publicly declared his intentions.
Wide receiver A.J. Green announced he is forgoing his final season at UGA to enter the draft, in which he is widely expected to be a top-five pick. But cornerback Brandon Boykin and offensive linemen Cordy Glenn and Trinton Sturdivant decided to bypass the draft and return for their senior seasons.
Houston, who led the SEC in sacks this past season, is ranked as the draft’s No. 25 prospect by Scout.com.
It would be a surprise if Houston passes up the draft, although Georgia coach Mark Richt has made the point that Houston — like the other Georgia juniors aside from Green — could improve his draft stock (and thus his eventual NFL payday) by returning for his senior season.
Ten SEC underclassmen had declared for the draft through Thursday night, according to a list posted on the conference’s official website: Marcell Dareus, DL, Alabama; Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama; Julio Jones, WR, Alabama; Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas; Cam Newton, QB, Auburn; Will Hill, DB, Florida; A.J. Green, WR, Georgia; Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky; Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU; and Tori Gurley, WR, South Carolina. UPDATE: Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley added his name to the list today.
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Trojan
January 14th, 2011
10:07 am
I would not blame Houston for leaving but he could make a special senior at UGA.
maddawg
January 14th, 2011
10:14 am
agreed trojan
BG
January 14th, 2011
10:15 am
Come on back Houston. The DAWGS need you!!
Buckhead Dawg
January 14th, 2011
10:15 am
Can we make Caleb King declare? Nevermind that he wouldn’t get drafted.
Caleb King = Jasper Sanks. Let’s cut bait and move on.
Mdawg
January 14th, 2011
10:15 am
Hard to say – it would be great to have him – but understand the draw of NFL money and lifestyle – Justin, best of luck! We’d love to have ya
BG
January 14th, 2011
10:15 am
$cam Newton is going pro??? What a shocker!!!!
leedawg
January 14th, 2011
10:16 am
Does anyone remember when Georgia had less talent but were superior in conditioning and heart? They would hang around until the 4th quarter then win! Strength and conditioning is the biggest problem I saw this year. They kicked Auburns butt for 1 and a half quarters then just ran out of gas. It happened over and over this year!
TK
January 14th, 2011
10:17 am
If we can keep Houston and pick up a couple of JUCO transfers. We could have the best D-Line in the country.
RiffRaff
January 14th, 2011
10:17 am
Hope he stays another year.
Destin Dawg
January 14th, 2011
10:17 am
I think he would be best advised in stay in school IF it means he would finish his degree…. UGA Dawgs will have a much better season.. with our improved strength and conditioning program…. he could improve his draft stock for sure.. Go Dawgs !!!!
Buckshot
January 14th, 2011
10:18 am
Jasper was better than Caleb king!
Bernie Matt
January 14th, 2011
10:21 am
We need to also cut bait with Longo and Vasser! These 2 haven’t done a thing since arriving on campus 3 years ago and 2 years ago, respectively!
MassDawg
January 14th, 2011
10:22 am
I guess Cam will be taking a “pay-cut” by going pro!!!
Bulldawg Richie
January 14th, 2011
10:23 am
Stay! Coach Richt’s job is on the line. Losing Houston would be a huge blow to the defense. Look at all the players Alabama is losing. Auburn loses Newton and probably Fairley. That’s their offense and defense.
Bernie Matt
January 14th, 2011
10:24 am
Forgot to mention Tanner Strickland as well! What a waist of 3 scholarships!
ugadawg2005
January 14th, 2011
10:24 am
I thought Walsh was considering going pro? Did he announce a decision?
BBDAWG
January 14th, 2011
10:25 am
I personally think that Houston is the most overrated player in the SEC. HAve you ever watched him persue from the back side? Ever a tackle made because of speed and agressiveness. Never! Only tackles made basically fall in his lap..As for sacks, could double is numbers if had any sence of urgency. He pesues back side as if every play is a reverse.
georgia87
January 14th, 2011
10:25 am
One of the things that NCAA needs to address (should they ever get around to actually enforcing their rules) is oversigning. Just read on Stewart Mandel’s QnA that the teams that signed the most players over the last four years was…Alabama and Auburn. Huh. How about that. Georgia refuses to do that, which I applaud, but the playing field is not level. Not that the NCAA gives a rip. No money is on the line here, so maybe they’ll actually care about kids that get deceived by “adults”.
Nashdawg
January 14th, 2011
10:25 am
Agreed Leedawg. That really started to decline in a big way after 07. 07 was the end of the 04 class and I think those boys had the mentally to go into the weight room without someone pushing them to take it to another level. It seems from the reports we have received the boys since then have not kept up and it shows. I have met Van Hal a couple of times and he is a nice man but maybe these boys need a kick in the romp to get it going. Hopefully, that will take place now.
Dawg_Mike
January 14th, 2011
10:25 am
Hang in there Cecil. The draft is in April. The contract and signing bonus will come sometime over the summer. Do you need a lon to float you until that first check comes ?
Dawg_Mike
January 14th, 2011
10:27 am
loan
DIT
January 14th, 2011
10:35 am
How about our kickers? Are they going pro? Anyone hear?
mark
January 14th, 2011
10:37 am
bernie matt is tide roll he never lets a blog pass without blaming something on the few white players on the UGA football team
EDawg71
January 14th, 2011
10:40 am
How about we as the “DawgNation” NEVER declare a RB “the next Hershel Walker” until he’s actually shown something for 2 full seasons? This was said about Jasper Sanks, Caleb King, and even Danny Ware (after he had like 4 REALLY good games). I don’t want to hear how Isaiah Crowell would be the next Hershel Walker. Come on people!
EDawg71
January 14th, 2011
10:43 am
DIT, neither of our kickers are going pro.
Willl
January 14th, 2011
10:43 am
IF Houston is planning to comeback to UGA, he better get his tail in class. He has not attended the first two days of class even though his name is on the class roll.
He will withdraw from school after announcing today that he will make himself available for the 2011 NFL Draft.
DIT
January 14th, 2011
10:44 am
EDawg71 – Thanks!
Skitty Fritty
January 14th, 2011
10:45 am
Willl:
Where do you get your information? I was told classes in Athens did not resume till yesterday at 11 AM due to the ice so how could he have missed two days if class wasn’t in session?
EDawg71
January 14th, 2011
10:46 am
DIT, search for Walsh’s comments. He said “no way I’m going out like this”. THAT is the kind of DAWGS we need. Too bad our kicker seems to have the most passion. Although I believe Murray has that mentality as well.
Skitty Fritty
January 14th, 2011
10:46 am
I for one am shocked that Cam Newton is leaving early!
rincon dawg
January 14th, 2011
10:46 am
neither of the two kickers are going anywhere they just wanted to see where their stock was is all.
jackyldo
January 14th, 2011
10:49 am
#25 is not worth what the top 10 picks are and another season you might be a top 10 — a few more juniors declare might not even be a first rounder. Although you’d look good next to Spikes with the Pats.
DIT
January 14th, 2011
10:50 am
@EDawg71
Could not agree more. CMR needs to recruit players with that same mentality! The difference in the team would be day and night! I think it’s called PRIDE! Yes, I think Murray does have that edge as well.
UGA Advocate
January 14th, 2011
10:51 am
We just need to WIN, and that starts with getting in our in-state talent. Oh yeah…and moving Bobo (booboo) back to QB coach.
DawginLex
January 14th, 2011
10:52 am
Houston is a victim of our sorry S&C program. He needs to stay in school and work his butt off under Joe T. Get up to about 265 with 20 pounds of muscle and increase his 40 speed.
Then you are talking top 10 pick and big $$$$$$$$$$$$
rx-dawg
January 14th, 2011
10:54 am
Hell, all of UGA’s campus needs to get their stuff together…everyone has missed the first 3-1/2 days. What has college come too…do all those chem majors think they are going pro too?
Felix Millan
January 14th, 2011
10:55 am
Who saw the shocker that SCAM was going pro? I thought he was the highest paid QB in the SEC this year.
Addicted to Viagra
January 14th, 2011
10:56 am
Who gives a crap either way.
DIT
January 14th, 2011
11:01 am
I think Houston is good, but I just don’t see him being a 1st round choice. Next year, with hard work, his stock should soar! I don’t get why he would even consider going pro. Of course, unless his grades are in the crapper then it’s an easy escape for him.
I with people on must keep the in-state talent in GA. Kudos to Bama, they have come in and taken some real good talent. Winning solves it all! Trying to figure out what next season team will do is like throwing a dart blind folded. No one knows! It’s the 1st time in CMR’s tenure that I have absolutely no confidence in a UGA team going into the following season. I don’t care how many 4-5 star recruits we get next month. Only 2 at the most will be able to make an impact. If UGA does not win 10 games or more, yes that includes beating UF, Boise and SC, CMR is history!
I hope he does it because it’s a mess trying to change HC’s, but nothing is there that gives me confidence in UGA being in the SEC CG….. Please prove me wrong!
Papadawg
January 14th, 2011
11:03 am
Does anybody really care what the kickers are going to do
AltamahaDawg
January 14th, 2011
11:04 am
That’s not what cut bait means.
bwkdawg
January 14th, 2011
11:07 am
Hopefully JH taking this long is a good sigh I’d sure like to see that defense next year with him rushing the passer and Jenkins blowing up the middle I think it would be outstanding. I think we would have the best defense in the conference that LB core would also be tremendous with Samuel and jones and the secondary with boykin coming back sanders cummings on the other side had and outstanding first year Olgetree will be much better although I worry a little bit about Rambo but I think there will be some competition for that spot next year from some of these outstanding freshmen coming in so he will feel more pressure to perform, also he will have had more time in the system to better understand his duties. I think a lot of people will be very surprised.
DIT
January 14th, 2011
11:08 am
@Papadawg
___
Just have to say yes because in a close game it’s nice to know that a good punter can stick inside the 10 yard line. Also, 2 seconds left in a game if we need a 51 yarder you want someone to be able to stick in there.
The kicking game has a lot to do with field possession. Just my opinion.
bwkdawg
January 14th, 2011
11:11 am
@DIT I agree
ugamsudawg
January 14th, 2011
11:13 am
I thought Cam was already a pro
Trojan
January 14th, 2011
11:15 am
Did’t Cam turn pro last year?
DIT
January 14th, 2011
11:17 am
I heard that Cam is AJ’s agent!
EDawg71
January 14th, 2011
11:18 am
Papadawg, ask Tech how important a kicker can be. Their “Blair Miss Project” was painful against us.
NCDawgfan
January 14th, 2011
11:19 am
Losing Houston would actually be a bigger loss than losing Greene. Being thin at linebacker and inexperienced with the new defense makes him far more valuable. Potentially getting a few more stops on 3rd downs would make him a bigger keep. Let’s hope for the best!
McDawg
January 14th, 2011
11:22 am
our problem is DEPTH–we need J. Houston and he needs another year in the 3-4
big g dawg
January 14th, 2011
11:23 am
hell, larry king would look better coming out of our backfield than caleb king! kick his sorry a$$ to the curb!
NCDawgfan
January 14th, 2011
11:23 am
It might work to UGA’s advantage having a pro defensive coach working with him to improve his draft stock for the next year.
BBDAWG
January 14th, 2011
11:27 am
NC Dawg—- UR wacked! Houston is as overrated as they come. Jarvis Jones and hopefully a bulked up richard samual will fill LB voids
DIT
January 14th, 2011
11:28 am
I think too much was thought of in Houston as well. However, he is good and another year will make him even better.
South GA Dawg
January 14th, 2011
11:32 am
I do not think he is ready for the pros. He needs at least another year.
UGA Insider
January 14th, 2011
11:33 am
UGA fans need to temper their expectations for 2011. The defense is so thin because of poor recruiting and we are about to lose Houston. We don’t have much experience and we are counting on a couple of guys who are often injured at LB. Richard Samuel could not even practice the last few weeks because of constant swelling in his knee. I could see as many as 4 or 5 true freshman starting on defense this year if we have a couple of injuries. Please UGA fans… some of you are starting to get delusional about next fall already. Calm down, 2011 is a rebuilding year.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
January 14th, 2011
11:38 am
Backside speed? Remember he also has backside contain that is his resposibility is it not? So if he flew around like a mad man, ignored his keys then people would b**** about that. Good grief!
Anyway, hopefully the longer this plays out the better it is for UGA. Houston seems to have really kept this close to the vest and that again could be positive.
some sense
January 14th, 2011
11:40 am
Wait a minute…Has he or has he not gone to class???
Nothing is new between U of F and UGA
January 14th, 2011
11:41 am
I know, I sound old …………because maybe I am but ……………but ……….. back in the late 60s and well into the early to mid 80s under Dooley, UGA usually held their own vs the Florida teams full of Heisman players like Steve Spurrier and Harmon Wages and Larry Smith and too many others to name like Tony Green, Wes Chandler and Willie Wilder and Earl Carr and the JAX boys, all named Gaffney. UGA defeated them in 88? when they were ranked # 1 and they did not score ……….10-0 it was.
Why did UGA usually prevail? UGA was usually under manned and under schemed because we simply ran the ball and played D. Basically, with that “cerebral” scheme, UGA usually won or it was close. UGA had the mental edge aways and the slower UGA teams played with heart. Thes two ingredients are missing and have been because of the last three coaches.
Today and for the last 20+ years UGA is still under manned BUT NOW the mental edge belongs to Florida. This year and about 5 others in the last 10 years are prime examples.
Until UGA brings a tough minded, hard nosed man in, it will not change. Richt has had 10 years and beyond maybe 4 or 5 good to really good years, he has done nothing, especially with Florida.
As a UGA man ( grad 71 & 73 ) with a memory of HOW and WHY it can happen, I refuse to attend any more home games.
Hire the right guy with UGA’s state of Georgia bred talent and bolster it over two very solid recruiting years and the tide will turn. Murray could enjoy two great years vs Florida IF the right man appears. He as three more years ………. he and his Batman golves.
Folks ………….. it is ONLY football. See TCU and AU and Boise and MSU and we can collectively realize that it would be so easy to right this ship. Richt’s contract is simply too expensive to UGA to dump him and his staff. Period. We are STUCK. This is the lone reason as to why UGA still has Richt moving around paer clips on his desk. His phone never rings now ……………. he takes walks at lunch …………….alone now. He knows that it is over and on to Honduras for his Missionary work. He feels good at this moment ONLY because his pals all have jobs ………….. until late next fall.
Go Dogs.
crossdawg
January 14th, 2011
11:43 am
JH had a great example set for him be 3 of his team mates. Will he have the guts to follow their lead.
Justin Houston
January 14th, 2011
11:44 am
Hmm let me think about this? 1st round draft pick with millions of dollars and lots of perks or having to go to class and work my a$$ off this year to save my coaches jobs? Hello NFL here I come!!
Alabama | MrSEC.com
January 14th, 2011
11:46 am
[...] says “the Gators are going to get better” under Will Muschamp.4. Georgia linebacker Justin Houston has until tomorrow night to declare for the NFL draft.5. Here’s an early look at UGA’s 2011 offensive [...]
0ld timer
January 14th, 2011
11:49 am
Nothing is new: Thank you.You told it like it is.
82Dawg
January 14th, 2011
11:58 am
@Justin Houston ….you have not seen the work you will have in the NFL….it will make the college work out seem like peewee league.
Top Row Dog
January 14th, 2011
11:59 am
Stay dude, help right the ship.
Justin Houston
January 14th, 2011
12:11 pm
Hmm 82Dawg let me think about this some more? No money in my pocket and most of our supporters and fans hate my coach and staff. Do I go hang around here with all the pressure of winning next season and the gnashing of teeth going on or do I go pro 1st round with millions guaranteed which will set me up nicely for retirement one day? See ya!!
Todd
January 14th, 2011
12:15 pm
Why would you hand around for another 7-5, 6-6 or 6-7 with your senior plack having to be rescratched after the bowl game in B’mgham?
Why does everyone, particular Greg McGarity and the GA brass think Mark Richt needs a new yr. and season to go 10-1, beat Florida go to Atlanta….
Where do these people get their facts to support this pie in the sky scenario?
Just as good odds for Ga to start out 0-2 and Richt be cut loose after Spurrier climbs on the bus from Sanford Stadium.
Tell me why I’m not to believe this scenario after the past 2 seasons.
Proud-to-be-a-Dawg
January 14th, 2011
12:16 pm
@Will,
Are you making up things? Classes were delayed until 11am Thursday. First day of class, and guess who I saw on campus with his books……Justin Houston. To say he isn’t attending class is false. Good luck to Justin, great football player but an even better person.
Army Chaplain in Iraq
January 14th, 2011
12:18 pm
Wishful thinking if you think Houston is coming back, better to look to someone else stepping up, maybe Washington. I hope I am wrong, I thought I was once, but I was mistaken. Go Dawgs!!!
Justin Houston
January 14th, 2011
12:23 pm
Enter your comments here
Justin Houston
January 14th, 2011
12:24 pm
Hey you negative whiners! You might see me back on the sidelines next year. Only I will be pulling up to the entrance of the stadium in my new Mercedes signing autographs and wearing a 10,000 dollar suit with plenty of spending cash in my pocket and bank account! Ha ha ha ha ha!! I’m gonna be rich!!
Glenn
January 14th, 2011
12:25 pm
Please stay Justin I think it will be better for you in the long run. It will make a much better payday for you next year and will be a huge uplift for the Dawgs as well next year. You have a chance to be one of the best next year. Thanks.
Bobo, Bobo, a pirate's life for me
January 14th, 2011
12:25 pm
WILL:
Whoever said he missed his first two days of class is misinformed…every UGA student missed their first three days of class because school was cancelled. And then school did not resume until 11 am on thursday and 10 am today.
9 out of 10
January 14th, 2011
12:35 pm
Hey EDawg71,
Amen on “the next Herschel Walker” rhetoric that fans just love to spew for every running back that we sign with potential. Potential doesn’t mean crap unless it results in consistent production.
Saben
January 14th, 2011
12:42 pm
Stay why?
Boise State and South Carolina beatdowns out of the box.
Choakdawg has a stroke, and Richt opens up a chain of hairdressers?
San Francisco Dawg
January 14th, 2011
12:46 pm
Hopefully, he is fully aware of the difference in signing bonuses and salary between a third rounder and a first rounder? If not, it will be a million dollar ++ mistake if he goes pro this year…
tide roll
January 14th, 2011
12:49 pm
Chip, Thanks for the updates Good news for Georgia on the guys staying, Glenn especially. Any word on Bean Anderson back to offensive guard, That move, with possibly Figgins to fullback and Gates to OT would give Uga a pretty physical offense
Terry
January 14th, 2011
12:49 pm
Just heard on 680 The Fan Nick Fairley is going to the NFL.
Terry
January 14th, 2011
12:58 pm
From what I’ve heard Justin Houston is projected as a late second or third round draft pick, if he comes back he could be a first round pick which would mean more money.
Bill Campbell
January 14th, 2011
1:04 pm
We need more players who can think on their feet than have glorfied speed! Are there no more Scott Warner,Jake Scott, David Pollecks out there? Heart is better than dumb speed!!
KBP
January 14th, 2011
1:10 pm
Being projected as the 25th pick is very good. Get insurance, come back and try to be a 10 pick. Obviously more money but longer benefit of the doubt too. Remember Kedric Gholston from Ohio State? Number 6 pick with the Jets. Has made no impact whatsover but Jets have given him too much money to give up just yet. Same for our Jamal Anderson. If not a top 10 pick, Falcons would have cut him 2 years ago.
Part of my Dawgs problem has been coaching. Bigger problem is overrated talent/recruiting on D line and O line and running back. Richt’s demeanor did not seem to be a problem from 2001-2008 nor his faith. How many of our linemen would start for other teams in the top 25? What about our backs? If Saban coached this years team they may win 8. Talent just not there. Boykin and Branden Smith are fast but can they cover. Talent just not there like it used to be.
e.relevant
January 14th, 2011
1:10 pm
Gary Patterson… to UGA? why not?
Brian Miller
January 14th, 2011
1:18 pm
BBdawg has no clue what he is talkin about.. The 3-4 is all about contain. If the leading sack leader in the (SEC) is overrated then id like to see who you think deserves the attention??
Wally Butts, Jr.
January 14th, 2011
1:24 pm
You Georgia fans sound like a bunch of babies carping on Newton and Fairley all the time. You got your butts kicked, take it like a man. You sound as soft as your team played, bunch of whiners. I can’t see why anyone would stay for another year with a bunch of whining fans like you. Grow a pair. Who knows, maybe your team will, too.
War Eagle!
Deepdiver
January 14th, 2011
1:25 pm
Leave Houston, before the Bulldogs really implode. The Bulldogs will embarrass you again with their play and there is always a possibility of you getting injured and losing money or your career. No insurance policy can pay as much as that first contract. Go to the NFL now.
astrouga
January 14th, 2011
1:30 pm
Stay Justin! The dawgs need you and you will only get better! We need you more than AJ!
Wally Butts, Jr.
January 14th, 2011
1:37 pm
Think about it…would you stay and play another at UGA the way the program has been the last couple of years, or be a high second round pick in the NFL. (if thats where he’s projected, I dont know). You can always get a degree later in life when youve got enough money put away. The only reason someone would stay and forgo the obvious money: Need one more year to develop into higher pick. Risky, ask Bradford, but where you are drafted does affect earnings long term.. Or: You love the program, teamates, fans, the whole scene of being a college football player on campus. I dont know. The minimum in the league is almost half a million..hmmm…theres the possible lockout…nah, take the money and run.
Carlton
January 14th, 2011
1:39 pm
@ Wally Butts Jr-
Yeah, just like Aurburn just got their butts kicked by losing Cam and Fairley..not to mention 4 out of your 5 starters on the O-Line. Enjoy that NC before the NCAA takes it away in a few years! I like how your school has become the flagship of what will become the new norm in college football-getting one and dones from JUCO schools, achieving/buying a championship, and undermining the whole point to playing for a college team and collegiate athletics as a whole.
BTW-Houston will stay. If he’s truly projected as a first rounder, I’m sure he would have declared at or around the same time as AJ. He can only get better in the second year of the 3-4 under Grantham (I mean, he was only noticed as being a difference maker because of the implementation of this system this past year) and he can get a lot bigger in his last season under Tereshinski. Make the right decision for you though Houston and good luck!
Carlton
January 14th, 2011
1:41 pm
Oh, and not to mention your still-anemic secondary Wally!
AltamahaDawg
January 14th, 2011
1:43 pm
Gates can go back to OT with Glenn staying, and I liked what I saw of Figgins at FB as well. Good call.
Rambo
January 14th, 2011
1:43 pm
Don’t worry dog nation. I will be back next year with more all american plays.
Hollywould
January 14th, 2011
1:45 pm
Carlton, does that mean the pups secondary is good? What a joke
the sham
January 14th, 2011
1:46 pm
@e.relevant – BC WE ALREADY HAVE A COACH! THAT’S WHY! TO YOU AND ALL THE OTHER FOLKS CLAMOURING FOR A NEW COACH (DAWG FANS OR NOT): ACCEPT IT THAT CMR HAS THIS JOB AND AFTER THIS YEAR’S “TWEAKING” OF THE ISSUES IN-HOUSE, GUESS WHO OUR COACH IS GOING TO BE: COACH MARK “RIGHTED THE SHIP” RICHT. AND ALL YOU CLOWNS ARE GOING TO BE ON HERE SAYING: “DARN GLAD WE KEPT THIS GUY… HE KNOWS HOW TO COACH AFTER ALL”.
TOO MANY TIMES WE WANT WHAT OTHERS HAVE THINKING THAT THE GRASS IS GREENER… BUT IT’S NOT AND AS LONG AS YOU HAVEN’T LOST THE TEAM, THERE’S ALWAYS HOPE. I FOR ONE THINK THE BEST DAYS ARE JUST AHEAD, WE HAVE POSSBILY 18 STARTERS RETURNING… IF THIS WAS VANDY I THINK THAT WOULD BE A BAD THING. BUT 18 SEASONED DAWGS READY TO RIGHT THE SHIP… THE SEC BETTER LOOK OUT, BC THE JYD IS ABOUT TO BE UNLEASHED!!!!
WANT PROOF? JUST ASK THE NEW S&C “SHERIFF” THOMAS BROWN…
YEAH, I HAD TOO MUCH COFFEE TODAY… SO FREAKING WHAT!
Wally Butts, Jr.
January 14th, 2011
1:47 pm
Jeeze, Carlton, calm down. Where do you get all that? Goodness, me. “The flagship…??” Uh, OK. I believe NCAA cleared him if I’m not mistaken. Cheeseball dad, no argument. Buying a championship?? Really? Says who, besides Carlton?
Kinda going overboard with the rightous indignation and cocern for the true meaning of college athletics, arent you? With like..zero proof..and besides Cam’s loser of a dad…not even an allegation. Nice try, it certainly sounds heartfealt, and absolutely certain, but your emotions arent based on any facts that I can see.
Looks like you could use a few JUCO one and dones yourelf over there.
Thank-you, I am enjoying it very much.
bwkdawg
January 14th, 2011
1:49 pm
@AltamahaDawg I hear the offense will look a lot different next year, and we wont use a FB and if you notice we haven’t recruited one in years, and with all the spread offenses you should be able to cheery pick FB’s.
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
January 14th, 2011
1:50 pm
99 percent sure Houston will be playing in the nfl in two years . he will be drafted this year locked out a year and be a rookie the year after the lockout.
Wildawg
January 14th, 2011
1:57 pm
Wally Butts Jr. Must be an Ex dawg fan who jumped ship because Auburn was winning this year. Why else would he be trolling this blog talking about a UGA player?
WIN WITH RICHT
January 14th, 2011
1:58 pm
Sometimes it is possible for players to hurt themselves by staying in school. Years ago, Ken Swilling at Tech was widely considered a top 10 pick after his junior year. He stayed and had a terrible senior year. Wasn’t even drafted.
DawginLex
January 14th, 2011
2:00 pm
i totally disagree UGA insider. Joe T’s S&C program is going to make a huge difference. they have delayed the mat drills until after the G-Day game to “get an extra week in the weight room”. Thomas Brwon, who still holds all the GA weight room records, is now on the staff along with Tony Gilbert and Kendrell Bell.
This whole change in work ethic is going to pay huge dividends this fall and in years to come. The talent is there. Get them stronger and in better shape and they will be better on the field.
I’d rather play redshirt freshman like Mike Thornton and Stripling and Morant then to play seniors who won’t work.
Carlton
January 14th, 2011
2:02 pm
No Wally, I said you were the flagship of what is going to happen in college athletics now by going out to grab JUCO players to rely on for a National Championship before they bolt a year later (if you read it properly). We could use a few JUCO players ourselves? I believe we’re only going after John Jenkins..who Auburn is also. Yeah, it’s perfectly within the NCAA’s rules to do so, but it will be a sad day when college football becomes what college basketball has. Here’s an example, we’ll use Cam Newton as an example by the way:
Go to one school (Florida). Obtain a stolen laptop/cheat your way through school. Decide to transfer to a JUCO school where said player excels. Go to another large school, do your one year service and excel yet again causing NFL draft stock to go way up. Leave school without any regard for obtaining a degree, any true passion for said school, a laundry list of offenses and POTENTIAL infractions on your resume. (It’s also known as cutting and running)..
I mean, Zach Mettenberger sexually assaulted a chick down in South GA, yet I’m sure he’ll do great at LSU next year after serving his JUCO “suspension” from major collegiate athletics. I like how college football has now started to use JUCO schools as a means to obtain players with shady histories and use them to their advantage.
And yes, I do consider the point to playing for a college team as a means to obtaining a degree rather than becoming a big time player-ask Andrew Luck, he seems to have enough common sense to grasp that point. And if you don’t think a free education in higher education is worth anything, ask the millions of Americans who either (a) can’t go to college, (b) have no means of obtaining a college degree after high school, or (c) are up to their eye balls in debt from the college degree they obtained. Free education for playing a game? Sounds good to me.
By the way cheeseball, I’m a college student with no children-try again..
Wally Butts, Jr.
January 14th, 2011
2:05 pm
Tech fan. Recruited in 70. Both sons at Auburn, one currently. Not trolling, I want to be Houston’s agent. Falcon fan since 66, too. UGA got Moore and Swann look like they can play defensive back, but I dont know what else theyve got coming. I like Quan Bray, too. I didnt know Dog fans jumped ship.
Wally Butts, Jr.
January 14th, 2011
2:07 pm
Cheeseball? No thanks, I just ate.
Ron
January 14th, 2011
2:10 pm
There will never be another Hershal Walker. For that matter, there won’t be another Bo Jackson either. There are many pretenders, but they don’t work out. That combination of size & speed is tough to match. I have seen a lot of High School backs in person(George Rogers, Jamal Lewis, & many more). Best I ever saw in High School was Monte Williams of Commerce. Well, he just didn’t care, so he had no career. He could dom a sub 4.3 40 on a good day.What a waste of talent. I guess a lot of these players don’t care judging by arrerst records of many Schools.
Falconfan247
January 14th, 2011
2:13 pm
If we can hold on to Houston in addition to getting Jarvis and R. Samuel integrated that’s the basis for a fast athletic group of linebackers for next year. Could be a quick turnaround. Just saying.
Edward John Smith (Captain of the Titanic)
January 14th, 2011
2:22 pm
Justin – Jump immediately… the ship is sinking… no need to be here as we all know the end of this story…
Gatormeat
January 14th, 2011
2:23 pm
Houston needs to get away from athens. He is wasting his life and career there. The lack of character that defines georgia will rub off on him if he does not get out of there, no decent person should ever be subjected to the shameful things going on with that program.
Wink Martindale
January 14th, 2011
2:24 pm
If Houston leaves Dogs ought to have a black out again. That was fun.
Wink Martindale
January 14th, 2011
2:26 pm
If he goes as high as 25, thass some serious money.
headley lamar
January 14th, 2011
2:26 pm
Cam probably will have to take a pay cut in the NFL.
AltamahaDawg
January 14th, 2011
2:31 pm
Walker , no. But there might another Hearst out there.
Doc Dawg
January 14th, 2011
2:37 pm
Is something I have been hearing-True ? In a move to keep donations and ticket sales from droping , Athletic Dept. to allow ticket holders to transfer tickets to others this season ?
Lou Holtz aka the Spitting Cobra
January 14th, 2011
2:45 pm
I heard an ESPN talking head saying that Fairley will probably get picked ahead of Bowers. The team that drafts Fairley ahead of Bowers will regret for many years to come.
Layla Kiffin
January 14th, 2011
2:47 pm
Good point Gatormeat- plus, he’s not even collecting a paycheck like players at Auburn.
puppydawg
January 14th, 2011
2:58 pm
I’m selfish enough to say that I hope Justin stays but also understanding enough to say that I wouldn’t blame him for leaving. If he does decide to leave, he will be missed more than AJ.
Cecil Newton
January 14th, 2011
3:02 pm
Joel Olsteen will having nothing on me come April. I’ll trade this new truck AU bought me for a real preacher man’s caddy.
D Fence
January 14th, 2011
3:04 pm
Yea Gatormeat, he should have going to the sainthood that is UF. I mean nothing bad ever happens down there in that muck.
Hector
January 14th, 2011
3:07 pm
good riddance!!!!!
dawgrific
January 14th, 2011
3:11 pm
This just in…..rumor has it that the auburn limo just showed up in athens, with a trunk full of money, and that as long as #42 donates half of that money to scam’s daddy’s churches, he may play immediately for the war eagles, um tigers, I mean the plainsmen. Also, even the the NCAA knows about it, since he is so good they are going to let the whole money thing slide, just this one last time though.
WIN WITH RICHT
January 14th, 2011
3:18 pm
With both Newton and Fairley gone to the NFL, look at all the room Auburn just opened up in their salary cap.
dawgrific
January 14th, 2011
3:20 pm
that salary cap comment is awesome, well-played
Coyote
January 14th, 2011
3:28 pm
Why are people trashing Caleb King in a thread about Justin Houston? Maybe the guy hasn’t quite been the difference-maker we all hoped but he’s the best RB we’ve got (yes, better than Ealey because he’s got better vision and lateral movement, he’s a better blocker, and he doesn’t fumble as much). Caleb may not be the nation’s best RB, but he could start for at least half the teams in the SEC and he’s been a warrior for us. The guy has been injured several times since his lofty HS ranking. In addition to all the leg injuries, anyone remember that he broke his jaw in the LSU game last year? I’d love to see UGA land a big-time RB in this next recruiting class but no need to bash Caleb. I for one am glad he’s a Dawg!
David
January 14th, 2011
3:30 pm
If Houston returns, that’s 10 out of 11 on defense back.
And Houston moves from #30 in the draft to maybe #1 or #2, like Fairley will in 2010.
UGAFan
January 14th, 2011
3:31 pm
“Stay! Coach Richt’s job is on the line.”
__________________________
Go! Coach Richt’s job is on the line.”
DawginLex
January 14th, 2011
3:31 pm
When is Houston going to announce?
It is 3:30 Friday afternoon and the deadline is tomorrow.
Get on with it already.
Destin Dawg
January 14th, 2011
3:37 pm
Cecil.. you the man… “”" It’ll take more than a $chlorship to get Cam “” !!!!!!!!
Chuck
January 14th, 2011
3:37 pm
Green leaving was a no brainer. Houston should stay because he is a bubble player that could fall into the early part of the second round. He would be much better served to get a big year under his belt and turn himself into a top 15 pick. The money difference between an early second round and a top 15 pick is huge. He will never make back that lost money. His body will hold up for the same number of pro football seasons and he should get paid the most for each of those years as possible.
mountainman
January 14th, 2011
3:44 pm
Go H GO!!! Hollywood Richt ain’t gonna take you into an acting career, the shades and tan are just gimmicks!!! Only part Richt could play is if they bring back “All in the Family” cause he’s perfect for the part of Meatball, no acting required!!!
Danny Ford
January 14th, 2011
3:54 pm
This would be a good time for UGA to join the Southern Conference, the SEC is too tough!
Old Dawg
January 14th, 2011
3:59 pm
He’s too good, he’s got to go. Too much money!
BIG DOG
January 14th, 2011
4:00 pm
Don’t risk blowin a knee. Go get paid dog!
BIG DOG
January 14th, 2011
4:02 pm
Do whats right for yo family, dawg!
BIG DOG
January 14th, 2011
4:04 pm
Don’t let these rednecks talk you into doing something stupid. They gonna pay your bills if you get hurt?
dogster
January 14th, 2011
4:06 pm
Staying on a sinking ship or NFL millions? Let me guess.
Einsteindawg
January 14th, 2011
4:07 pm
Whatever you decide Mr. Houston, thanks for your defensive leadership and good luck in the future. Although unrelated, what was the name of the Atlanta Falcon’s running back from their very first season? I think he came via the NY Giants. Was it Ernie Wheelwright? Thanks.
big root
January 14th, 2011
4:23 pm
J.Houston go get your money, the Defense will go back to a 4-3 and be better, the talent is there for a 4-3 to be good next year if RICHT play people DL- D.MORANT,J ANDERSON,K GEATHERS,C WASHINGTON, LB- B BURROWS,J JONES,TJ STRIPLING, DB- B SMITH,B BOYKINS,A OGLETREE,B RAMBO. conditioning,hardwork,attitude,never take a play off go hard UGA
David
January 14th, 2011
4:26 pm
Dawgs win it all next year! We are ready for greatness!
mdc33
January 14th, 2011
4:49 pm
not many on this site know crap about the macro level or college sports…or kids….If the allure of $ is there whether you can get it or not…you go…because if you think you are worth 20mill and only sign for 6 mill it is still Mills more than you would get in the working world with the skill set…
SatillaDawg
January 14th, 2011
4:57 pm
Good riddance, Fairley.
Any pro team for which you play, I’m for the other team.
Go Dawgs!
edumacated
January 14th, 2011
5:13 pm
Houston should go pro. Every player has to know that the next time they step on the field could be their last. Unless of course he actually is working towards a usable degree.
edumacated
January 14th, 2011
5:15 pm
Hey BIG DOG,
This redneck hopes you stay out of prison……yo.
FaithfulDawg86
January 14th, 2011
5:22 pm
Amen, Georgia87. Say what they will about CMR, he refuses to take part in oversigning. He truly cares about these kids and their educations…. I’ll take a coach with class any day!
Bama Bill
January 14th, 2011
5:25 pm
Did Newton and Fairley graduate ? They clearly have been on college campuses long enough to have a degree in “something” from Auburn !
@ Bama Bill
January 14th, 2011
5:33 pm
Newton’s contract with Auburn did not require him to graduate. If it had, it would have cost them a lot more that a mere $180K.
South GA Dawg
January 14th, 2011
6:01 pm
When all is said and done Auburn will be on probation. The boosters ar dirty and NCAA-SEC ,FBI know it. They will not get the death penalty though. I dont think any team will be given that again. It ruined SMU football program. They have never recovered from it. Any recruit going there is wasting his time. You will be transfering in two years begging someone to pick you up. Ask SMU if it was worth it. The scandel is already public. the case is being made, charges will be filed and heads will roll.
Dawg Tired
January 14th, 2011
6:05 pm
Just wondering – ESPN is saying that Nick Fairly led the nation in sacks this season. Makes one wonder how Houston could lead the SEC in sacks.
Dawgcruiser
January 14th, 2011
6:08 pm
@Bernie Matt:
I am sorry but I have to disagree with you. There are many players on scholarship that you don’t see the contribution on the field but there are many other ways in which they help the program ie. scout team, work out, depth,etc
So to say that a guy does not deserve to be on scholarship just because he is not on the field, it is just absurd. Not everyone is going to get on the field. You can only play 11 on offense and 11 on defense. Let’s just say you have a 2 deep, that will be 44 players on the field. So for all 85 players to get playing time, You have to go 4 deep. I just don’t think that you will be substituting somebody who is 4th on the depth chart and putting that person to play instead of AJ Green. I could see a second string to give him a breather, but that is about it.
These players you are calling out and wanting out are there sweating and giving it all they have to hopefully get a chance to play. Now, if they were not working hard, then that is another subject and I do not think that CMR will put up with that. If he started to get rid of players who are working hard but just not getting to the field, then he would be no different than Saban and all the others. As a player, I don’t know if I would want to go play for guy like that. What if I get injured and can no longer play to my full potential but I’m still working hard to get back on the field. What then? Cut me and get somebody else in my place? Do you really think that is what a player deserves? Maybe they need to evaluate better before offering a schooly, but once offered, the player should be allowed to finish his career as long as he is giving it all he is got to the program even if that means not getting on the field.
jasont13
January 14th, 2011
6:12 pm
Damon Evans, should get a lot of the blame when it comes to the strength and conditioning issues. It has been professed that Van Halanger and Coach Richt have wanted a nutrionist, personal trainers and a dedicated meal program, however Damon Evans would not pony up the money to get these people on staff. Van Halanger was going to step down anyway after last year. The issue is Evans had a stangle hold on the finances. Coach Richt wanted a indoor facility, Evans gets him a smaller one compared to others. The money was there but Evans wouldn’t do it. McGarity see’s what is needed when it comes to the facilites and the strength and conditioning programs.
FIRE MIKE BOBO!!!!!!
January 14th, 2011
6:31 pm
It’s gonna cost Fairley a lot of money if he continues to take late hits on defenseless QB’s.
TO BBDawg
January 14th, 2011
6:36 pm
BBDawg~
The reason Houston is not balls to the wall pursuing from the backside is because HIS JOB is to look for B.C.R. (Bootlegs, counters and reverses) coming back to his side. If everyman on defense or offense does HIS JOB, then you can stop anything. Don’t knock a kid for doing his job unless you know what the hell you are talking about.
Stinger2
January 14th, 2011
6:49 pm
I am amazed at all of the UGA bloggers expertise about football. Maybe the Bulldog Nation should call a convention and elect a new head coach and staff from this wonderful group of arm chair experts who complain so much about CMR.
gabuldawg
January 14th, 2011
6:54 pm
As much as I like the Dawgs, we have the dumbest people in this country on this site. Just read this blog for confirmation. Some of you should follow your kids to school.
AltamahaDawg
January 14th, 2011
7:22 pm
bwkdawg, We really haven’t lined up a FB very regularly in a couple of years, so I wouldnt be surprised. Do need one on occations. Figgins absolutely flattened his assigned guy the couple of times i saw him in the bowl game.
nash
January 14th, 2011
7:25 pm
Justin Huston was a man child in the 4-3 and the 3-4 defense so if he wants to go and get money I am happy for the guy. HA JUSTIN THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. YOU MY FRIEND ARE A DAMN GOOD DAWG
Terry
January 14th, 2011
7:39 pm
Get out and get paid while you can! No guarantees you won’t get injured if you stay.
Billy Jack
January 14th, 2011
7:57 pm
Terry is correct…..it aint rocket science
harold
January 14th, 2011
7:57 pm
HE HAS GOT TO GO TO THE NFL FOR THE MONEY GUYS. IT’S A NO BRAINER! WHAT IF HE GOT INJURED HIS SENIOR SEASON. HE NEEDS TO GO FOR THE MONEY MAN$$$
rx-dawg
January 14th, 2011
8:06 pm
Actually, Bowers led the nation in sacks (at least heading into the bowls).
Make some noise
January 14th, 2011
8:07 pm
How about this UGA fans:
1 get your butts in the stands 10 minutes before kickoff
2 coordinated cheers in the north and south stands
3 don’t tell me to sit down when game is on the line
4 make so noise Sanford stadium is a morgue
5 show some pride in being a UGA alumnus
6 leave your tailgate early
7 tithe during halftime to a local charity
8 love thy neighbor in the seats
9 hate thy neighbor on the plains and on north avenue
10 remember get after their axx (GATA)
Done.
Carlton
January 14th, 2011
9:02 pm
Houston will stay-mark it down!!
doug
January 14th, 2011
9:24 pm
Bringing Houston back will help very little. Tyson,Jones and Houston are not huge talents. Sorry. These are not the kind of guys you built championships with. We have no DL and no Linebackers. I have never seen a UGA team so lacking in talent as this bunch.
Dawg in Kentucky
January 14th, 2011
9:30 pm
Justin Houston is a talent and ceratinly one fine player. Another year of college ball will help his cause for the 2012 draft
dodgecountydawg
January 14th, 2011
9:43 pm
Hey Justin ,, stay another year !! we love ya at UGA and hang in there !!
needums
January 14th, 2011
9:55 pm
Conditioning is also acheived in practice and when you stop doing two-a-days and don’t keep the intensity in practice then that also shows during the game. I remember listening to Kirk Herbstreit on the radio back when UGA was ranked pre-season #1 and he said at the beginning of the season that UF had much more intensity in their practices than UGA did and we all know how that turned out.
It is called insurance people
January 14th, 2011
9:56 pm
There is something called insurance you ignorant people – that is why people like Luck can afford to stay and risk injury – I am sure LOL has a policy on Luck and Houston can get one too.
It is true what they say about bloggers – a bunch of dummies.
Hunker Down
January 14th, 2011
10:17 pm
Justin
You are one dang good Dawg. Pray and search inside and you will know what is right for you. We could sure use you next year to shore up the D. However, you have contributed mightily already and done all we could ask of you. I for one support you no matter what your decision. Best wishes and stay healthy. Go Dawgs!!
Stephanie
January 14th, 2011
10:25 pm
WTG Peterson from LSU we got faith in you in the Bayou State good luck!!!
Gotta Go
January 14th, 2011
10:41 pm
Guys
We have never seen Samuel make a single tackle. 5 wins next year!
uga76
January 14th, 2011
11:12 pm
he may make a liar out of me but Justin Houston is not close to being ready for NFL – good offensive tackles this year totally neutralized him because he rushes the same way every play – he just uses speed rush and often tackles could just run him right by the quarterback – never once saw him use a spin or other technique to get off a block – certainly a good athlete but he needs to work on technique – we need some more players like David Pollack and the kid from Calhoun that wanted to play for UGA but wound up at UCF playing defensive end – relentless – maybe not 4 star or 5 star but football players with heart
col fot
January 14th, 2011
11:31 pm
$cam the cam can get money legally now, with thug fairley in tow
Coach M. Richt
January 15th, 2011
12:40 am
I hope that stays . Have yall saw this
Coach M. Richt
January 15th, 2011
12:45 am
I hope not. Why would he come back for [url=http://www.sportsargumentwiki.com/]this[/url
Coach M. Richt
January 15th, 2011
1:24 am
Have yall seen this
Coach M. Richt
January 15th, 2011
1:28 am
What the hell….I mean heck is going on here ? I’m going to have to stop studying football so much and figure out what’s wrong with my laptop.
Claude Humphrey
January 15th, 2011
7:34 am
To answer the previous question re original running backs for YOUR Atlanta Falacons: Ernie Wheelright and Junior Coffee. Before a game in the locker room, I would always say to the water boy:
“Hey, Junior, coffee!” Never failed to bring to bring down the house. We’ve come a long way, Falcon Fans! GO BIRDS! BEAT THE PACK!
w s
January 15th, 2011
8:33 am
Well Papadawg they care about what the Kickers are going to do because thats the strength of the team.. good to have sumthing to hold on to,,,and they had an bad season,,, I guess when your bad it spreads thru the team…
WBDAWG
January 15th, 2011
8:38 am
Come on guys, let’s not post personal comments on kids like Longo etc. How would you feel if you were these kids and were in the program 4-5 years and read comments like these on a friendly Blawg! There are quite a few things more important that UGA football in this world! Is this all you have? WBDAWG!
Coastal Dog
January 15th, 2011
8:59 am
Allright, Justin, get back to where you belong for another year. I watched you closely all season, and I’m proud you’re a bulldog with no fear. But you know deep in your heart that you aren’t quite ready. How bout another year of learning more about the type of defense you’ll be playing after next year in the pros. I want you to have a long and successful career up there and another year at your school will help you tremendously. Stick around and turn it around in Athens. I’m originally from Waynesboro — just up the road from Statesboro — and everyone in our part of the world is extremely proud of you and our home boys from Burke County, too.
Coastal Dog
January 15th, 2011
9:03 am
And I wonder, AJC, who’s minding the store on this comment board? There are some real idiots impersonating Coach and others. Wonder if these guys ever went to college or had a Mama to teach them manners?
Bobby Petrino
January 15th, 2011
9:10 am
Atlanta is the world’s largest outhouse
how2fish
January 15th, 2011
9:10 am
needums really the gators we in such better shape than the dogs that we came back on their slimy butts to tie them in the second half we were driving for the winning score and threw a pick….where to you see that showing we were gassed ??
how2fish
January 15th, 2011
9:12 am
Bobby Petrino and when we use it we all say “be back in a minute I have to take a Petrino”
JDawg
January 15th, 2011
9:22 am
any word on Houston?
how2fish
January 15th, 2011
9:22 am
JDawg if there is I can’t find it yet…
Dr. Longfinger
January 15th, 2011
9:25 am
I wish CMR and the rest of his coaching staff would turn pro. That would be something to party about.
excessive celebration
January 15th, 2011
9:35 am
If I hear another best ___________ in the country i think i will puke! We have the best doodely squat in the country thats about it.
Dingleberry Haze
January 15th, 2011
9:52 am
Soooooooooooooooooo…………
He has *not* declared before the deadline, so he’s still in school??
how2fish
January 15th, 2011
9:59 am
Dingleberry Haze I think the deadline is some time tonight.
buck strickland
January 15th, 2011
10:00 am
Haze, he has until EOD today to decide. You dingleberry.
Dill Doe
January 15th, 2011
10:03 am
Dingleberry, The deadline isn’t until later tonight. Get with the program.
Bobby Petrino
January 15th, 2011
10:04 am
Georgia makes Arkansas seem like a well educated state.
how2fish
January 15th, 2011
10:08 am
Bobby Petrino you make Benedict Arnold look honorable…
GoGators!
January 15th, 2011
10:44 am
Georgia fans are so funny. “Please stay Houston….please” hahaha what difference does it make. Can he coach? Didnt think so and I love how everyone wants Richt back and wants him to stay. Trust me so do all of the rest of the SEC teams. He is garbage but his wife sure can make a nice glass of water. High quality H2O
how2fish
January 15th, 2011
10:49 am
GoGators! thank you for posting it serves as a classic reminder as why the rest of the SEC and the nation think yours is the most classless of all fan bases, thanks again and have a great weekend.
GoGators!
January 15th, 2011
10:59 am
UGA is garbage. quit telling people that the SEC is the best and we always dominate the National Championship. Stop riding the other tems coat tails and step up and win something urself sometime.
GoGators!
January 15th, 2011
11:01 am
Please Keep Mark Richt. Oh and BoBo also. He is awesome….hehe
WarEagle!
January 15th, 2011
11:07 am
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:aUPWLWYSjZ1V4M:http://toddcalloway.com/gators_suck.jpg&t=1
Next year blows
January 15th, 2011
11:09 am
I’m sure Richt is only concerned about Houston’s eventual paycheck. He’s only trying to save his own rear end. It will not happen with or without Houston and we will have another year of futility before pulling the trigger.
GoGators!
January 15th, 2011
11:09 am
Someone pull the plug on that old lady. She is a waste of breath.
how2fish
January 15th, 2011
11:15 am
GoGators! she is just stating what everyone in the College Football loving nation knows..hey but you have some good news..Brantley is staying..and well the bad news also is that Brantley is staying..enjoy.
Trojan
January 15th, 2011
11:21 am
Posters on a college recuiting discussion are horrible posters. Most bloggers have agendas that prevent them from ever discussing the topic on hand. They digress to their only motive, which is to rip on their opposing team and build up their own.
how2fish
January 15th, 2011
11:22 am
Trojan nice observation…but what is your point?
SnellvilleDawg
January 15th, 2011
11:23 am
Being a true sports fan for life I wish the primadonna players would think of something besides “ME” all the time. “I think I’ll keep the spotlight on me till the very last second!” is so typical of players today. Come on and just do it, Houston! Go to the NFL and let your teammates and coaches (and fan base) know where your loyalty is. This sucks…
Snellville, Where everyone thinks they are so smart
January 15th, 2011
11:56 am
Get over yourselves Snellvillians. This kid is making a decision for his life and not for you snot nosed idiots that get entertainment from him on game day.
Howard the DAWG
January 15th, 2011
11:57 am
IF YOU CAN GET THE MONEY, GOOOOO!!!!! These dog fans care NOTHING about YOU or your FAMILY! If you came back and got hurt they would forget about you so fast it would make your head spin!!! They would be on to the next 5 star recruit in a New York minute! And yopu can bank on THAT!!!!
Buh Bye
January 15th, 2011
11:59 am
Go. One less thug in Athens.
Howard the DAWG
January 15th, 2011
11:59 am
Don’t listen to idiots like snellville. Your LOYALTY should be to your FAMILY!!!!! Not a bunch of fans who are not risking THEIR futures!!!!
Snellville, Where everyone thinks they are so smart
January 15th, 2011
12:00 pm
I’m a dawg fan and I agree with you Howard but it is that way with every schools fans. All programs have idiot fans.
GoGators!
January 15th, 2011
12:01 pm
Trivia questions UGA fans. Who is the All-time best running back in SEC history…..
George Rogers
January 15th, 2011
12:02 pm
.
TJ
January 15th, 2011
12:03 pm
You best go to the NFL. You will be set for life. Come back and you are rolling the dice.
GoGators!
January 15th, 2011
12:06 pm
Answer right here…..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3AG8sBTeHQ.
run lindsey run
January 15th, 2011
12:08 pm
All you fans should be happy for Justin instead you try to confuse him with no regard for his future. Have a great career in the nfl and make a lot of money, Justin!
FOOTBALL FAN
January 15th, 2011
12:11 pm
IF YOU COME BACK TO UGA AND GET HURT I’M SURE SOME OF THESE UGA FANS CAN GET YOU ON AT MCDONALDS!
sec...uga
January 15th, 2011
12:13 pm
thats easy…emmitt smith
FOOTBALL FAN
January 15th, 2011
12:16 pm
WONDER IF COACH MARK RICHT ALSO POINTED OUT THE FACT……….THAT HE COULD COME BACK AND TEAR UP A KNEE??????????
FOOTBALL FAN
January 15th, 2011
12:18 pm
AND HIS DRAFT STOCK COULD ALSO DROP IF HE DOESN’T HAVE AS GOOD A SEASON AS THIS ONE.
GoGators!
January 15th, 2011
12:19 pm
Fri, Dec 31 vs#25 UCF* L10-6. hahahahahahahhaha
how2fish
January 15th, 2011
12:20 pm
FOOTBALL FAN what are you 12? There was a chance he could tear his knee up this year too..and the year before etc..hope the young man makes whatever decision HE thinks is best for himself and wish him the best of luck with that decision. He is and has been a DGD !
The NC game with AU and O
January 15th, 2011
12:21 pm
Apparently the Tv viewership ratings were down by over 10%. That is because most of Scam’s immediate family were at the game and did not view it on TV.
For 2011 and beyond, I worry about Victoryland dog track going out of business, be cause when Scam signs his NFL deal, all of the track’s patrons ( family members of Scam ) will be living wherever he lives; thusly guaranteeing that facility of going away.
AU will be hard pressed to win 8 in 2011. That otherwise fine school will forever be tainted by the Scam Newton ordeal of corruption and payola.
In the end, the grads wherever they go, will be faced with that rep. or they will hear the snickers and such. SMU was over 25+ years ago but folks still recall that scandal.
how2fish
January 15th, 2011
12:23 pm
GoGators Oct 4, 2010 … Alabama vs Florida 2010: Alabama Dominates and Defeats Florida by 31-6 -hahahahahaha…
Were it my son
January 15th, 2011
12:30 pm
I have a college grad for a son. He is now 25. He was small but he was slow and therefore studied while in college. He “came out” three years ago as a BBA with honors, and is in corporate finance with a high tech N. Fulton firm and does well with $100,000+ deal, counting bonus, salary and insurance, stock,etc. He is a bean counter.
Now, had he been of JH’s stature and played big boy ball, I would have urged him to take the NFL money in order to secure his future. . He would have invested most of it and lived like a monk. He would have purchased a nice ride ( his 2 are paid for now ) and a modest new pad. He would not have 35 family members $$ draining him either.
For fans to bad mouth Houston is unfair. That has to be jealousy driven.
Good luck young man. YOU HAVE to do what is right for you and maybe your mom.
Go Dogs.
bwell
January 15th, 2011
12:31 pm
Come back JH, and improve your stock, if you are not a top 5 pick come back and work hard and make the top 5.
FOOTBALL FAN
January 15th, 2011
1:07 pm
HOW2FISH, HE DIDN’T HAVE THIS DECISION TO MAKE LAST YEAR OR THE YEAR BEFORE, BUT NOW HE DOES. YOU MUST BE ABOUT 4 YEARS OLD TO HAVE MISSED THAT POINT.
Trojan
January 15th, 2011
1:08 pm
howtofish: The point is that most do not contribute to any conversation or topic, they simply restate their worn out insults or putdowns.
Trojan
January 15th, 2011
1:09 pm
howtofish: You are guilty of simply bringing up unrelated crap over and over and over.
FOOTBALL FAN
January 15th, 2011
1:11 pm
TOP 5 PICK? WHAT IS HE NOW, A LATE FIRST ROUND TO EARLY SECOND ROUND PICK? TAKE A CHANCE ON LOSING MILLIONS TO TRY FOR A FEW MORE? ONE THING IS VERY CLEAR, ALL YOU DAWG FANS DON”T GIVE A RAT’S A$$ ABOUT THE PERSON.
Tech Sucks
January 15th, 2011
1:17 pm
It doesn’t make sense for him to leave. Why leave early if you are going to be a 2nd or 3rd round pick. Come back, progress as a 3-4 OLB and become a top 20 pick next year. He’s still too raw for the NFL.
CantonDawg
January 15th, 2011
1:17 pm
Doesn’t JH have to make a decision today?
FOOTBALL FAN
January 15th, 2011
1:20 pm
DAWG FANS NEED YOU JH! YOU CAN HELP FUEL THEIR NEXT DELUSION!
FOOTBALL FAN
January 15th, 2011
1:23 pm
DOES THIS MAKE SENSE???? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$>BLOWN KNEE, POOR PERFORMANCE, BAD LUCK, 6-7, SINKING SHIP, ECT.
UGA life long fan
January 15th, 2011
1:29 pm
Don’t Let the door hit you in the BUTT hot shot! You and your teammates disgraced our great football program and I am ready for some new players who will fight and win. Six wins don’t cut it around here!!!!!
Bobby Petrino
January 15th, 2011
1:41 pm
82% of Georgia natives are introduced to their future spouses at family reunions
Quitman Dog
January 15th, 2011
2:28 pm
Why is his name on the list of 46 people that have declared already?Google underclassmen that have declared for 2011 nfl draft.and you will see J H right under A J’ name……..WOW………………
Big Dawg Cobb
January 15th, 2011
2:31 pm
Any word on Justin? Maybe he’s staying?
excessive celebration
January 15th, 2011
2:46 pm
He is leaving…All his cohorts are gone…no need to stay around and get blamed for everything next year.
how2fish
January 15th, 2011
2:56 pm
Trojan an you come to a football blog and expect what exactly journalism ?? I haven’t see much of a contribution from you way up in your ivory tower. And FOOTBALL fan its still Justin’s decision to make no matter how hard you beat the caps lock key.
FOOTBALL FAN
January 15th, 2011
3:44 pm
how2fish, is this better? Maybe you should change your name to how2spell. Try “and” and “see”. Oh yeah, you still missed my point, but after reading your posts, it’s easy to see why.
FOOTBALL FAN
January 15th, 2011
3:47 pm
“seen”
how2fish
January 15th, 2011
3:58 pm
FOOTBALL FAN that is a great improvement !! Now all you need is a thought..but hey your already showing some progress.And to to not getting your point. What part of “hope the young man makes whatever decision HE thinks is best for himself and wish him the best of luck with that decision. He is and has been a DGD” did you not understand?
Barf
January 15th, 2011
4:36 pm
Popa “fig” Newton is going to continue to be his son’s, Cam the scam, agent. Wow will he be surprised when those NFL types want photo I.D.’s and he has to sign contracts and everything. This is nothing like the way Autistic Auburn did it
Barf
January 15th, 2011
4:38 pm
O and by the way, Justin Houston, you do what is best for yourself and your family and best wishes.
Dawg Tired
January 15th, 2011
4:45 pm
Nothing like waiting until the last minute.
decide for crying out loud!
January 15th, 2011
5:11 pm
Must be full of himself to wait this long to decide. Thank you ajc for not making this headline news.
82Dawg
January 15th, 2011
5:20 pm
Whats the rush, wait until the last minute if he wants to…
decide for crying out loud!
January 15th, 2011
5:34 pm
why are you here? evidently you’re anxious as well 82
Flabirddog
January 15th, 2011
5:37 pm
I love a good rumor. This came to me this morning. Who knows. With all that is going on in college football anything is possible:
In a surprise move that will no doubt catch the world of college football by surprise, sources have revealed that the Southeast Conference is preparing for a major expansion. These sources have indicated that the SEC will make a bold move to expand by adding no less than four teams to the lineup of what is unquestionably America’s best football conference. Moreover the very nature of the teams to be added will leave many observers in a cloud of shock and awe. Indications are that the grand old conference will seek to modernize its membership by adding four urban institutions to compliment its lineup of primarily traditional state supported members. Early indications are that the four schools under consideration are the University of Miami, the University of Louisville and the University of Houston. There still seems to be some ongoing consideration of whether to add the University of Memphis or the University of Central Florida.
Adding the University of Miami is a no-brainer and will bring to the conference one of the most storied programs in college football. Long known for its prowess in football, Miami, “the U” as it is often referred to, has a rich tradition in college baseball and has made vast improvements in its basketball program over the past decade while a member of first the Big East and now the ACC.
By the same token, the University of Louisville has a long and storied history as one of America’s premier basketball programs. The school has been traditionally strong in baseball and its football teams have been respectable over the period of the past two decades. No doubt with the exposure and the resources available from the SEC Louisville fans and supporters can anticipate continued development from its football program. The sometimes bitter rivalry between the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky will take on even greater significance as the schools compete in conference play.
The University of Houston is a bit of an enigma. The school, perhaps more than any other of the candidates, has a long and rich tradition in both men’s football and men’s basketball. Its football team can boast both a Heisman Trophy winner as well as a Lombardi Award winner, placing the program in the elite of a dozen schools with similar accomplishments. The school’s basketball program has a history of success dating back into the early sixties when it was a member of the old Missouri Valley Conference, before setting out to compete as an independent during much of the sixties and early seventies, when the school joined the Southwest Conference. In 1968 the now historical basketball match up between UH and UCLA in the Astrodome changed the face of college basketball in America. During the 80’s the basketball program became known as Phi Slamma Jamma, Texas’ Tallest Fraternity, and was a dominant force in the world of college basketball. UH thrived in the SWC winning championships in football and basketball. Moreover its track and field team became a national powerhouse, led by athletes such as Carl Lewis, Olympic champion and arguably the greatest athlete of the 80’s.
However, the Fates were not kind to the University of Houston. Four members of the Southwest Conference left the conference to merge with the Big 8, forming the modern Big 12 athletic conference. UH fans were shocked and dismayed at what most considered an outright betrayal. The school was a founding member of Conference USA but fan support for the school fell precipitously as former supporters abandoned the program, disillusioned and disgusted at the turn of events. UH languished in C-USA for a decade before a savior arrived on the scene in the person of former UH athlete Art Briles. Coach Briles brought the football program back to respectability and began the slow process of rebuilding fan support. When he moved to Baylor Briles was replaced by Kevin Sumlin who has continued the process of leading the program back to respectability.
In basketball former University of Texas coach Tom Penders similarly began the process of leading the team back to respectability and to its once accustomed position as a perennial NCAA playoff team. That baton has now been handed off to former Texas Tech coach and Eddie Sutton protégé James Dickey. Overall UH shows every evidence that it has moved on from the sordid experience of being abandoned by the schools of the Big 12 and has charted a course back to mainstream respectability. UH athletic programs are today once more nationally relevant and respectable. Moving to the SEC with its vast resources and media exposure will no doubt allow the school to continue to move to regain its once proud position as a perennial Top 25 program in both football and basketball.
But this is a win-win scenario. The SEC will similarly benefit from having a stronger presence in the state of Texas. Traditionally SEC schools have recruited well in the Lone Star State. Look for that trend to grow stronger. For its part Houston (the city) is the number 10 media market in the country, adding to the already vast exposure the SEC enjoys. Moreover it is reported that a stipulation for SEC membership will be that all conference games will be played in Houston’s Reliant stadium, located less than 5 miles from the UH campus and further adding to the prestige of SEC competition. It will be interesting to watch now as the schools of the Big 12 go head to head and toe to toe competing with the SEC for both athletes and for media coverage. There can be little doubt that this pending announcement from SEC headquarters will lead to many sleepless nights among the coaches and fans of the Big 12.
The decision over the admission of the final candidate appears to be a heated conversation with supporters of both programs pulling out all available resources to make their bid for membership. Both schools are also considered to be candidates for membership in the Big East, so all is not lost for the school not invited to join the SEC. Indeed it could be argued that joining the Big East might be a blessing in disguise since the programs of the Big East are not as competitive as those in the SEC, giving the new member a greater chance of rising to the top of the conference and perhaps to a BCS bowl game.
This is a major decision that will rock the world of college football and probably trigger another round of mergers and realignments among leagues and teams. It is interesting that the SEC decided that it would no longer be merely a spectator in this continuing evolution of NCAA football. Indeed with this move the SEC will once again assert its role as the leader among NCAA programs as well as among the BCS conferences. Stay tuned.
Fairness
January 15th, 2011
5:46 pm
Houston declared for NFL draft.
GoGators!
January 15th, 2011
6:16 pm
Justin Houston to enter NFL draft. hahahahhahahahahah
NeNe
January 17th, 2011
9:12 pm
This just off the wire – entire Georgia team declares for NFL draft. Team expected to improve