A ‘Friend’ as OL coach? Dogs No. 18?
A few quick notes this morning . . .
- There’s some chatter that Will Friend could become Georgia’s next offensive line coach, although no word — nor indication of imminent word — from UGA. Just in case, here’s a bit of background on Friend:
As an offensive guard at Alabama in the 1990s, he was a four-year starter and a two-time All-SEC player. He was named to Alabama’s Team of the Decade. He has been UAB’s offensive line coach for the past four years and before that was offensive line coach at Gardner-Webb for two years. UAB’s head coach is Neil Callaway, a former offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Georgia. In fact, Friend helped Callaway with Georgia’s offensive line for two years as a graduate assistant.
- Georgia ranks No. 18 in the second edition of ESPN.com’s Mark Schlabach’s 2011 Way-Too-Early Preseason Top 25, posted today. Interesting teams on both sides of the Bulldogs in the rankings: No. 17 Auburn and No. 19 Texas. Florida is No. 20. No. 1? Oklahoma.
- Georgia has sold out of reserved seats for Saturday’s men’s basketball game against Auburn in Stegeman Coliseum. Student tickets remain available, but Georgia expects a fifth consecutive sellout by the 1:30 p.m. tipoff.
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c jones
February 4th, 2011
11:26 am
first?
c jones
February 4th, 2011
11:28 am
I have arrived!!! Our “Friend” sounds like a legitimate replacement……and preseason 18th isn’t shabby either.
Worm
February 4th, 2011
11:32 am
Welcome Friend!
Vance Duly
February 4th, 2011
11:34 am
Hmmmm….. How good was UAB’s offensive line? (or, how bad would they have been without Mr. Friend…??!?!)
Real Dawg Fan
February 4th, 2011
11:34 am
I hope “Friend” is a good candidate cuz we sure need it…Question, why are we not going after BIG NAME prospects for OL coach…wtf?
Vance Duly
February 4th, 2011
11:36 am
We could hire the actor Willem Dafoe as LB coach. Then, we would have all bases covered — friend and foe.
Mickey Mouse
February 4th, 2011
11:36 am
This is just Great ! Another mickey mouse hire from a mickey mouse football program. Richt should go ahead and hire the LB coach from Central Florida or even South Carolina who both helped keep UGA out of the endzone. Pathetic…..
RAID
February 4th, 2011
11:38 am
I would be satisfied with the hire…..Soulds like he has good credentials…….He was one good offensive lineman…..
lakedawg
February 4th, 2011
11:39 am
We need someone who has proven they can produce at UGA. CMR should hire David Johnson who used to coach TE at UGA.
RAID
February 4th, 2011
11:39 am
People….Don’t forget that Van Gorger was unheard of when he was hired on…..?eastern or Central Michigan?
Destin Dawg
February 4th, 2011
11:40 am
Friend ??? No major school experience ????
NORRIS
February 4th, 2011
11:41 am
Just because he is from a small school doesnt mean anything.
I have seen a lot of coaches at major colleges that I have to wonder how in the world they got hired. In fact most coaches today have no understanding of strategy at all.
Vance Duly
February 4th, 2011
11:42 am
I agree – a big NAME is not needed, but an outstanding COACH is needed. That’s why I asked — how good are the O-lines at UAB??! I still like the William Dafoe idea as LB coach, just for the promotional opportunities — friend and foe…. OK, never mind. I’m tired of the cold winter…..
Mickey Mouse
February 4th, 2011
11:43 am
Van Gorder wasnt a LB coach he was a DC and was proven. Big Difference.
Finley Dawg
February 4th, 2011
11:44 am
Mickey Mouse…. What an ignorant comment. Is that what you said when Van Gorder was hired?
SEC Fact Finder
February 4th, 2011
11:44 am
If Georgia gets the opportunity to hire Will Friend then Hire him! I personally know him, his work ethic, his drive and his attitude. I had the opportunity to see Will grow from his freshmen year to All SEC his junior and senior years, and he probably should have been All SEC his Sophomore year at Alabama.
Will Friend will make every coach around him work harder, and he is one of those guys who brings passion to the game while teaching the young men to be responsible on and off the field.
He has the ability to one day be a great Offensive Coordinator and those who knew Will from his previous stint at UGA as a graduate assistant can verify his character and his work ethic.
Excellent Excellent Choice, if he is hired.
VA DAWG
February 4th, 2011
11:47 am
UAB’s offensive line allowed only 12 sacks in 12 games (15th in the country) with far inferior talent and against good competition. May be a good addition, he make work harder than a “big name” to prove he belongs. Time will tell. However, I’m more intrigued into who Grantham is going to bring in for the defensive side. GO DAWGS!
Mean Machine
February 4th, 2011
11:47 am
We’re hiring a coach from UAB? Really? Richt needs to do whatever he has to do to get Hugh Nall as the OL coach. A Georgia man, whose offensive lines at AU were outstanding, as well as nasty! Not to mention, he is an outstanding recruiter. Who do you think recruited most (4 out of 5) of that incredible O line that Auburn had last year? HUGH NALL HUGH NALL HUGH NALL!!!!
RAID
February 4th, 2011
11:47 am
Any word on Turene’s reaction on Belin leaving……I’ve heard he’s not happy
Since Vince
February 4th, 2011
11:47 am
I agree with Mickey and Vance Duly. How good was UAB’s line?
Grim Reaper
February 4th, 2011
11:48 am
Belin Wall torn down, bolts for NFL, Kent Turene and Ramik Wilson on possible “arrest alert” as they can’t get a release from their LOI’s now that they’ve been lied to, talk about a dream!!!!
DawginOH
February 4th, 2011
11:48 am
This would be a good hire. Friend was not only a great lineman at Alabama, but he’s worked closely under one of the elite OL coaches in the country in Callaway, who did a great job at Georgia.
JAWJeRDAWG
February 4th, 2011
11:48 am
Seems like Will Friend has a good pedigree. I’m sure that whoever he hires, Coach Richt will get the best OL coach available for UGA. With our new strength and conditioning program, hopefully we’ll have stronger and better conditioned players that our new OL coach can actually coach to play as a cohesive unit. … Go Dawgs!
tide roll
February 4th, 2011
11:49 am
Another good ole boy to match up with Bobo. I can only imagine what the OL is going to look like. Does Crowell have time to change his mind? Bobo is killing you!
Since Vince
February 4th, 2011
11:49 am
We need HUGH NALL a proven guy.
Grim Reaper
February 4th, 2011
11:50 am
Kirby Smart seen licking his chops at the Rib Palace contemplating turning this dream team into a reality in 2012…
1eyedJack
February 4th, 2011
11:50 am
A “big name” OL coach is not going to make a lateral move to come here. They would be looking for OC positions.
Since Vince
February 4th, 2011
11:51 am
Kent Turne isnt too happy about Belin ? He really wont be happy next year.
Nick
February 4th, 2011
11:52 am
Good credentials is all I can say. Alabama’s always produced good O-linemen.
SEC Fact Finder
February 4th, 2011
11:52 am
If anyone has the opportunity to go and watch the UAB game against Tennessee, please do.
The offensive line at UAB laid the wood to the Tennessee defense all day and the UAB defense gave up the game at the end in Overtime.
That might be a good reference point on comparing his OL who has the third of the talent as most SEC teams.
big root
February 4th, 2011
11:53 am
hire a nfl coach with attitude
Georgia Sports Report
February 4th, 2011
11:54 am
Not really thinking outside the box on the OL coaching hire.
http://www.thegeorgiasportsreport.com
dawgfan
February 4th, 2011
11:54 am
He sounds qualified, but I have no idea why he would want to work with Bobo. Searles was an all star at LSU and then he comes to work with Bobo at UGA and his unit routinely underachieves. Coincidence? I think not.
I told you so!
February 4th, 2011
11:54 am
What? No Friedgen.
Grim Reaper
February 4th, 2011
11:54 am
Tennessee losing to UAB would’ve been like losing to Central Florida, uh, oops… My bad….
chem
February 4th, 2011
11:56 am
Roddy White played at UAB
NewnanDawg
February 4th, 2011
11:56 am
Hiring Manny Diaz as DC from a small school worked out pretty well for MSU last year and he’s already been plucked to Texas, so I’m not worried about the small school aspect. We’ll just have to see what happens.
Congrats to Fox’s hounds on a tough road win Wednesday after another grueling expedition in messed up travel. Looking forward to get a notch over .500 in the SEC tomorrow and already matching last year’s SEC win total with a lot of bball left to play.
Go Dawgs!
Since Vince
February 4th, 2011
12:00 pm
@ SEC Fact finder….Heck everybodys offensive line whipped Rocky Top. Even UGA’s sorry offensive line whipped them.
Big Dawg
February 4th, 2011
12:01 pm
They should be approaching Dave Johnson about the OL coaching position that is why he left in the first place is because they overlooked him and hired Stacy Searals.
Go Dawgs
JAWJeRDAWG
February 4th, 2011
12:01 pm
@ SEC Fact Finder
Your comments certainly add credibility to Will Friend’s potential and for UGA’s consideration of him.
matt
February 4th, 2011
12:02 pm
SEC…if you will recall…UT also had 1/3 the talent of most SEC teams as well….
mcdawg
February 4th, 2011
12:02 pm
Oklahoma #1 the most overrated team in the past 10 yrs
dawggone
February 4th, 2011
12:03 pm
Great for UGA Basketball…Got to Love the FOX and his team. Go Team..
Nothing like a friend, loyal to the end. Oh hell, its always the good ole boys crap in this game. Just win! If that don’t work Fire Richt………..
fleshbomb
February 4th, 2011
12:04 pm
Do we remember how bad the O-line was under Callaway? We jumped for joy when he left for UAB. I hope this report is not true.
Camel Twos
February 4th, 2011
12:05 pm
What happened to Ralphie ?
Apples II Oranges
February 4th, 2011
12:08 pm
2011 Theme music with the arrival of our new “Friend”.
Welcome back, my friends
to the show that never ends.
We’re so glad you could attend!
Come inside! Come inside!
There behind a glass
stands a real blade of grass
be careful as you pass.
Move along! Move along!
Come inside, the show’s about to start
guaranteed to blow your head apart
Rest assured you’ll get your money’s worth
The greatest show it happens a hell-of-alot.
Hey Newnan Dog
February 4th, 2011
12:10 pm
You are 200% correct with your comments on Manny and his background, etc and the basketball Dogs.
Good stuff!!
Go Dogs
SEC Fact Finder
February 4th, 2011
12:11 pm
I have tried to stay off these blogs as they seem to have become very ugly with insults, but I will add a little outside perspective that you can take with a grain of salt.
Georgia is a fine fine school, with an illustrious football history. However, do not think for a moment that coaches do not read newspapers, talk among themselves and know the status of current coaches around the country. Mark Richt may be on very solid ground with Dr. Adams and the new AD McGarity, but the fact is the word “hotseat” has been bantered around for quite some time now surrounding Mark Richt. It would be extremely hard for an established line coach who is currently employed at a school to pick up his family and move to Athens with all the print, and media talking heads stating that “Mark Ricth is on the Hot Seat in every article or conversation.”
Georgia and the current staff know their limitations currentlty and hiring a “hungry” coach who wants to make his mark is the way Georgia is probably going to have to go.
Good Luck to Georgia in hiring the right guy. I just think Will Friend is one of those guys who will bring a new paradigm and attitude to the current staff and program at Georgia.
RichieRich
February 4th, 2011
12:13 pm
mcdawg, at least the Sooners have won a national championship!…When’s the last time the PUPPYDAWGS have won anything with these top 10 recruiting classes??
Hector
February 4th, 2011
12:14 pm
Take a look at Bret Davis at Ga. Southern!!
the sham
February 4th, 2011
12:14 pm
@ Vance Duly – For what it’s worth, I thought it was clever!
Any thoughts from the LB recruits and how they feel about the switcherooo?
DAWG ONE
February 4th, 2011
12:14 pm
From what I understand, his record is not all that good at UAB. We need someone with a proven success record and with some fire in his belly!
RAID
February 4th, 2011
12:16 pm
well said SEC Fact Finder……Negative publicity spreads fast in coaching circles and now it’s hindering us……With that being said, Friend is a good solid hire with great worth ethic……He will kick our lazy offensive lines a$$ until they get it right……
SEC Fact Finder
February 4th, 2011
12:16 pm
matt.
I agree with the Tennessee comment, but early in the year until a couple of poor decisions by Derek Dooley, Tennessee played Oregon tough, LSU tough and even though young were in alot of those ballgames prior to finding a new quarterback in the Grey kid.
STEINER
February 4th, 2011
12:17 pm
Mickey Mouse:
You don’t have a clue…You are either a Techie or a dumb redneck UGA bandwagon fan…Get back in that McDonald’s kitchen and super size my fries…You wouldn’t know a good hire from a bad one, all you go on is “name”….
mostknownunknown
February 4th, 2011
12:20 pm
http://uabsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/friend_will00.html
mostknownunknown
February 4th, 2011
12:23 pm
Anyone know where he played his pro ball? All that good surely he went high in the draft? Injury? Let’s get some history here.
STEINER
February 4th, 2011
12:24 pm
Grim Reaper:
In Russia, they call it “tough Shivitski”….You sign to go to a school, not a coach….
STEINER
February 4th, 2011
12:27 pm
DAWG ONE:
Hear nothing but great things about Will Friend….12 sacks in 12 games….We need a guy like this who knows his stuff and wants to prove himself….
Mr. Rogers
February 4th, 2011
12:27 pm
Gee, I sure hope UGA can compete with the mighty Boise Broncs, the darling of the mass media. I hope they aren’t too mean. It just seems so unfair that lowly UGA has to open the season against a juggernaut. Oh well, there is always the cupcake SEC schedule to look forward to.
Big Dick
February 4th, 2011
12:29 pm
SEC Fact Finder, Amen, I totally agree.
BobDawg
February 4th, 2011
12:29 pm
…..Just talked to a Coach at G-Webb and Friend is the real deal and a coach on the Rise….Dawgs will be very pleased with him and think about this…I’m surprised we had as many options as what was being said this position that could have been a one and done…
STEINER
February 4th, 2011
12:31 pm
tide roll:
He’s a Bama guy here that you’re blasting, tide roll…Never heard a Bama guy undercut another Bama guy, you might be a Techie….He was All-SEC for you guys for 2 years, a starter for 4 years….
Mtn Dawg
February 4th, 2011
12:31 pm
I’ll be at the UGA game tomorrow. First one this year. Can’t wait.
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how2fish
February 4th, 2011
12:35 pm
SEC Fact Finder thanks for the background info and the objective comments..thanks !
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dawgster
February 4th, 2011
12:40 pm
@STEINER…tide roll is not a Bama fan, that has pretty much been established just by his posts and other Bama fans…Not really sure who he pulls for, but he is a consistant dawg basher…most of us have learned not to respond to him as you really can’t have a civil conversation with him…and he also will post the same repetitive comments over and over and over……go dawgs
Tater Tot
February 4th, 2011
12:41 pm
I say go for it. He looks like a very good candidate. Any friend of Mark Richt’s is a friend of mine. LOL
STEINER
February 4th, 2011
12:44 pm
dawgster:
Thanks for alerting me to a possible retard coming on the site….Tide Roll is an idiot…..
WIN WITH RICHT
February 4th, 2011
12:45 pm
How about Matt Stinchcomb?
STEINER
February 4th, 2011
12:49 pm
Grim Reaper:
Last time we say Kirby he had his head down after losing the 2 players from Valdosta, Drew from Thomas County Central, kid from Colquitt County…And then the Running Back….He was licking his wounds, not his chops….He took a major recruiting A$$ Kicking in South Georgia this year….
Tater Tot
February 4th, 2011
12:52 pm
STEINER. I have to agree with you. Although i read these blogs a lot and don’t contribute much i do enjoy the few on here that know what they are talking about intelligently and not the moron or morons that get under assumed aliases speaking negativity.
Grim Reaper
February 4th, 2011
12:53 pm
Hey Whiner, er, Steiner, yep, once you sign on the dotted line it’s over! Kind of like Dooley, Cavan, Hafner and Hushel did that night in Wrightsville, in blood, no mas campeones por Pero’toro’s, translated, NO MORE NC’s for Bulldogs, souls sold, collecting ever since, I AM the Grim Reaper, ever heard of the real me?
Turene and Wilson are fine!
February 4th, 2011
12:53 pm
Some of you guys love to blog about stuff you know nothing about just to try and stir stuff up. Pound sand and GO DAWGS!!!
Hector
February 4th, 2011
12:56 pm
I’m dead serious about Coach Bret Davis at Ga. Southern!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grim Reaper
February 4th, 2011
12:56 pm
Kirby’s head was down but he was smiling, he wanted them to come to UGA so he could coach them in 2012, congrats!
redblk47
February 4th, 2011
12:57 pm
why not hire davd pollack as the lb coach there is a man with a motor and who can fire a team up to play
rodney
February 4th, 2011
12:58 pm
Unreal recruiting class. Awful hire. We’ll see. Time’s clicking for this whole staff. Hope it works out for their sake.
82Dawg
February 4th, 2011
12:59 pm
@Grim Reaper …you willing to bet on Kirby being at UGA 2012 as HC?
Grim Reaper
February 4th, 2011
1:02 pm
82Dawg, “I DON’T WANT KIRBY TO GO HOME TO UGA”, Mark Richt is on borrowed time, not all his fault but to many high powered boosters want him gone, Kirby Smart would be terrific hire for UGA, but if they wait too long he’ll be gone. Richt is Dale Brown at LSU with Shaq, Chris Jackson and Stanley Roberts, all world talent, can’t coach, remember Rich Rod fake punt Sugar Bowl?
swimdawg68
February 4th, 2011
1:03 pm
WE should hire David Johnson he was our previous Tight End coach. He left us to go to West Va. as OL coach 3 years ago, he played at WVU. They fired HC Bill Stewart at WVU as so often happens, assistant coaches also lose their jobs. WVU had one of the nations best running attacks the last few years. CMR knows Johnson, he would be a great hire. Johnson has interviewed with CMR and he is a leading candidate.
Grim Reaper
February 4th, 2011
1:04 pm
How amny Pollocks dows it take to coach UGA? Is Richt polish? He’s certainly not polished….
Grim Reaper
February 4th, 2011
1:06 pm
Adios all, some other coach just sold his soul a year ago, time to collect on Chizik….
ugottobkidding
February 4th, 2011
1:09 pm
According to Mickey Mouse Florida should not have hired Urban Meier.Douche Bag.
gadawg98
February 4th, 2011
1:10 pm
First off, What do mean a BIG name OL coach? Can anyone spout off the old coach for the top 5 teams in the country. Didn’t think so. I remember reading the names of Richt’s staff when he was hired and thout…who the hell us Van Gorder and Callaway? Then I realized when I watch college ball, the last thing I wonder is “wow look at that lineman block…who’s coaching that guy? ” Coaches move around and their philosophy needs to match the coaches around them to be successful. Everyone is all “good riddance” about Searls, yet he’s coached on NC teams and Texas gave him a huge raise to go there.
Now…if Richt does nit turn this around and we need to hire another coach…is Kirby Smart your BIG NAME? Really? Really? IMO he us the same as Bobo. A coordinator that runs the head coach’s system, not their own. Only reason Smart is successful is cause he has followed Savannah around from LSU to NFL to bama running saban system. Don’t se other prominent programsbeating down the door for Smart who gave up a 24 point lead to Auburn last season. Please get off Smart!
ugottobkidding
February 4th, 2011
1:12 pm
You know Urban Meier from the Utah Mickey Mouse program.
gadawg98
February 4th, 2011
1:15 pm
Damn Droid substituting my words…that’s Saban not Savannah. And OL coach not “old” coach.
DawgByte
February 4th, 2011
1:19 pm
Tim -
Get out your Sherlock Holmes outfit and go find out what the deal is with Friedgen!
ryan
February 4th, 2011
1:21 pm
I say anyone who use to be a former Bama player is good hire it sounds like he was an excellent OL when played for Bama .
Dumb Dawgs
February 4th, 2011
1:22 pm
I love UGA blogs full of overly optimistic and arrogant fans shouting “we’re gonna win the East this year.”
Preseason rankings don’t mean squat if your team has bad coaching. UGA will find a way to lose. They always do.
Bobby Bulldog
February 4th, 2011
1:23 pm
Friend may have been a great player, but it’s a stretch to jump from UAB to UGA. When Diaz went to Miss. State, he had a great hands-on head coach and the team had no where to go but up. CMR also needs someone to help him with some of his discipline problems. This is all moot conjecture as he no doubt already has his man.
Dumb Dawgs
February 4th, 2011
1:24 pm
“Oklahoma #1 the most overrated team in the past 10 yrs”
Not when they win most of their games. Not when they don’t lose to teams like Colorado, Miss St, UCF etc…
tenn.DAWG
February 4th, 2011
1:28 pm
This would be a good hire,great player from a good program with something to prove.
Wilson87
February 4th, 2011
1:32 pm
I think I’m going to puke if I read another comment about how we need a proven coach and the same comment mentions Kirby Smart. I really doubt He would every even think about coming here to coach, he reads the paper too. He knows he would be under the scrutiny of the writers on this blog. And just what has he proven so far? That he can be successful under Saban? If we do get another coach in the future he will have to be an established HC with the ability to ignore the fringe fanatics that will ponce on any mistake like a buck of wolves.
JaxDawg2
February 4th, 2011
1:35 pm
Here’s his profile.
http://uabsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/friend_will00.html
Bobby Bulldog
February 4th, 2011
1:37 pm
Didn’t know David Johnson was under consideration for O-line coach but since he still owns a home in Athens, he probably would like coming back to Athens even if CMR is on hotseat. Great coach and all round good guy. Question–does Bobo want him or does he want a younger guy who would be in awe of him?
Eisendawg
February 4th, 2011
1:38 pm
For those so critical of UGA bringing in someone who is not a “big name coach”, think: Grand Valley State, Wayne State, Central Florida, Central Michigan, Western Illinois. These were the schools Brian Van Gorder coached at prior to UGA.
Jesup
February 4th, 2011
1:40 pm
UCONNs OL Coach……google it….look at how well they run the ball….
Dumb Dawgs
February 4th, 2011
1:41 pm
“UCONNs OL Coach……google it….look at how well they run the ball….’
Against who?
WIN WITH RICHT
February 4th, 2011
1:42 pm
Steiner
I think I recognize you from your blogs. Are you dog washer at Peggy’s Pooch Parlor on Hwy #1 just outside of Swainsboro?
UGAX
February 4th, 2011
1:44 pm
Friend has a pretty impressive bio. Would probably be a good fit at UGA. Maybe he can take our underachieving O-Line and turn them into monsters, like Auburn’s O-Line this year. He made UA’s All Decade team and was a four year starter in the SEC, so he’s doing something right.
Pacific Dawg
February 4th, 2011
1:46 pm
Grim Reaper
Mark Richt is a great coach and will be at UGA for another 15 years. You and all the rest of the sacks will be eating crow big time next year.
FL Dawg
February 4th, 2011
1:49 pm
First thing, none of us have enough experience or industry knowledge to make a judgement call on coaching potential or talent. I’ll admit there are obvious things the regular joe can see, but the concepts of coaching UAB vs UGA are not that different. I say, if he has the passion, knowledge and adequate experience…then I trust what UGA’s staff decides.
They also want someone who has a proven work ethic and track record, but isn’t going to try and be a separatist in his methods. There is a player team and a coaching team and both teams have to have synergy to be successful. GO DAWGS!
WIN WITH RICHT
February 4th, 2011
1:49 pm
Steiner
I am sure that you are the assistant dog washer at Peggy’s Pooch Parlor and your name is Stuart.
Dawgfan0711
February 4th, 2011
1:52 pm
I’m sure friend can coach, I hope he is a relentless recruiter also if we hire him. Any word on John Jenkins? We need this guy to come in and be a monster in the middle of our defense. I heard he was making his annoucment tomorrow but I haven’t heard what time it was going to happen. Any word on which way he is leaning?
Rooster
February 4th, 2011
1:53 pm
Easy trivia question, but remarkable fact: Which state can lay claim to having 3 different Universities in the their state win multiple titles in a major sport (fb, bsktball, bsball) since 1970. This is pretty remarkable when you think about it.
Matthews Dawg
February 4th, 2011
1:54 pm
For those who are saying “Friend isn’t from a big school”, the O-Line coach at South Carolina came from App State. They were pretty good at blocking this year for Lattimore! True, Lattimore is a great back, but even great one’s have to get to the line of scrimmage to do anything. If it is Friend…welcome to Dawg Nation and let’s jam the ball down their throats!
LeMay will push Murray and make Murray better! Just let it play out. Go Dawgs!!
dagrapevine
February 4th, 2011
1:55 pm
grim reaper the folks at the smokin pig in valdosta had an entirely different opinion about kirby when he left there than you.
what in the world does an emerson,lake and palmer song have to do with an o-line hire at uga.
however,great band,great song but you left out the line,
its a dynamo,
welcome to the show.
Mickey Mouse
February 4th, 2011
1:56 pm
Wow …Great observation through all the rose colored glasses with comparisons of Urban and Van Gorder. Heres the thing these Gump Goobers fail to mention is that those two coaches already had impeccable track records as a head coach and coordinators. We are talking about a position coach here.
1962 Dawg
February 4th, 2011
1:57 pm
UGA didn’t give up but 15 sacks this season in the SEC!
bigcalidawg
February 4th, 2011
1:57 pm
C’mon Dawg fans.
I would MUCH rather have a well-qualified coach from a small school, than an over hyped coach, who well……can’t coach.
Searles was supposed to be the best thing since satellite tv, but look how well our “O” line turned out. We were all back slappin’ and stuff after we hired him. He sucked.
Let’s give this guy a chance to prove himself. Maybe he can coach.
UGAX
February 4th, 2011
1:58 pm
Dawgfan0711-
Jenkins is deciding tomorrow (dont know time) between Fla and UGA. Don’t know where he’s leaning but did say this past week that UGA felt like home. Doesn’t really mean anything (see Da’rick Rogers) but that is what he said. We could certainly use him in Athens. He’s a beast, that’s for sure.
JESUP
February 4th, 2011
1:59 pm
REAGTHIS>>>http://articles.courant.com/2010-04-15/sports/hc-uconn-football0416apr16_1_zach-hurd-line-coach-mike-foley-bad-coach
82Dawg
February 4th, 2011
2:00 pm
@Mickey Mouse ….where was Van Gorder a head coach before he came to UGA?
JESUP
February 4th, 2011
2:00 pm
http://articles.courant.com/2010-04-15/sports/hc-uconn-football0416apr16_1_zach-hurd-line-coach-mike-foley-bad-coach
JESUP
February 4th, 2011
2:03 pm
UAB vs Miss. st. Stats http://uabsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2010-2011/uab-msu.html
Sad truth
February 4th, 2011
2:03 pm
UGA is not going to be able to land a big name positions coach because they know Mark Richts days are numbered.
Dawgfan0711
February 4th, 2011
2:04 pm
UGAX—thanks for the update, I hope he comes to Athens. GO DAWGS!!!
FLA DAWG
February 4th, 2011
2:04 pm
This guy would have something to prove.
I like the idea.
Put a collar on that guy and call him a Dawg Coach.
JESUP
February 4th, 2011
2:05 pm
UAB had 135 yards rushing against Central Florida http://uabsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2010-2011/uab-ucf.html
Mickey Mouse
February 4th, 2011
2:05 pm
@ 82Dawg…… Van Gorder was a coordinator.
Mickey Mouse
February 4th, 2011
2:07 pm
sorry …. and or…..
82Dawg
February 4th, 2011
2:08 pm
Correct at a D2 school ……
Mickey Mouse
February 4th, 2011
2:10 pm
Yes but he had a loooooooooong proven track record.
FURMAN PALADIN DEATH DEALER
February 4th, 2011
2:11 pm
What happened to Ralphie ?
UGA ATHLETICS GOT NO 5X COACHING SHIRTS…
CatsFly
February 4th, 2011
2:12 pm
Rooster (1:53), what is the answer to your trivia question. Can’t come up with it.
RAID
February 4th, 2011
2:12 pm
Mickey Mouse…..Coach Van Gorder coached at Central Fla and central Michigan………CRM said when making the hire that Van Gorders defence caused FSU more problems than anyone he had ever faced as a coordinater at FSU……Big name schools have nothing to do with anything……..
Mickey Mouse
February 4th, 2011
2:14 pm
Plus he was a head coach too. Wayne State Dude. He was a proven coach.
7576DAWG
February 4th, 2011
2:14 pm
SEC Fact Finder
Thanks for the information on Friend . He seems like an up and comer.
I have a problem with the current way coaches are hired. I hate losing Belin as linebacker coach and I’m sure some of the new recruit’s that were on the fence have a problem with it to. If you find a real good coach like Belin I think you should sign him to a 3 year contract for what he is worth. If CMR can make 3 million per year then established coordinators are worth half that, or 1.5 million, with a 3 year contract. Established position coaches should also get a 3 year contract and make at least 500K per year. This would keep good coaches like Belin from going somewhere else and WOULD MAKE OUR AD THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE THEY HIRE SOMEONE.
I’m sure that Friend will be a good up and comer but if he does good next year then he will be hired away by someone else willing to pay a little more and then we will be in the same bind that we are today. Money talk’s and If we were to report that we are willing to pay 500K per year for our position coaches and give them a 3 year contract I can guarantee we will get candidates that make the current list look like Pee Wee coaches.
That’s how we know how unqualified Bobo is to be coordinator . I think even Bobo’s wife, the biggest supporter would agree he is not worth 1.5 million. But he gets a lot of that money back because I would pay him 500K as a quarterback coach and then pay him another 500 K as head recruiter. There should only be 2 coordinators: Defensive and Offensive coordinators.
Herschel Talker is a SCHMUCK
February 4th, 2011
2:14 pm
Personally, i have no problew hiring Coach Friend. The coaches are familiar with him and he’s familiar with the offense. Hopefully, we can get all the coaches on O synched together in a rhythm and score some points.
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2:14 pm
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February 4th, 2011
2:15 pm
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BIG BEE
February 4th, 2011
2:16 pm
Better look at Matt Moore-Texas Tech.
FURMAN PALADIN DEATH DEALER
February 4th, 2011
2:16 pm
WIN WITH RICHT:
Sir, don’t have any dogs and never washed a dog, but I know 90 wins in 9 years is pretty damn good…Not as good as you, however…You need to apply the next time a job comes open…..AT MCDONALDS….
Hector=Stupid
February 4th, 2011
2:18 pm
Hector, you want to hire GA Southerns offensive line coach? You do know they run the triple option in the Boro dont you? I dont think that will pan out up in Athens. lmao!
Mickey Mouse
February 4th, 2011
2:18 pm
Gee…….. Looks like everybodys defense is giving Mark Richts offense problems lately… wouldnt you agree?
7576DAWG
February 4th, 2011
2:19 pm
Georgia has the money and most of us DAWG fans have the money and I would be more than willing to pay an extra $10 per ticket to pay the GOOD coaches what they are worth , with a 3 year contract.
BoBo Da Baby Maker
February 4th, 2011
2:21 pm
Yes Mrs. Bobo is the biggest fan.
JB
February 4th, 2011
2:21 pm
Hire him… I was ready for the OL coach from Buford HS. Only place to go is up with our OL.
me
February 4th, 2011
2:25 pm
FRIEND is a bad choice uab stinks callaway was close to getting fired. get someone form nfl as lc.
Jon Kontract
February 4th, 2011
2:25 pm
Rooster – me thinks the answer is North Carolina with all their basketball titles. UNC, Duke and NC State have all won 2 or more basketball titles since 1970.
WIN WITH RICHT
February 4th, 2011
2:26 pm
JB
Look at all of the OL that Buford has sign scholarships to SEC schools. He could be a great hire. Also, could influence Buford’s big tackle to sign with Dawgs.
WIN WITH RICHT
February 4th, 2011
2:28 pm
Furman Paladin
Douche Dealer
Shut up and supersize my fries.
LMAO
February 4th, 2011
2:30 pm
Just shows what most of you idiots know. Most all of the great coaches all came from smaller schools at one point. You don’t say I want to start coaching and then just start at a major D1 school. LMAO!!!!!!!
Pacific Dawg
February 4th, 2011
2:30 pm
Where in the hell is Furman and what is a paladun? Aren’t they a little league team?
FURMAN PALADIN DEATH DEALER
February 4th, 2011
2:32 pm
Grim Reaper:
Your post makes no sense….Think there will be as many NC for Georgia as there will be for Alabama’s over signing A$$ or Auburn’s “Cam didn’t know what dad was doing” strategy…Surely the NCAA is smart enough to know that no one is believing that Cam knew nothing about it and that was the basis for letting him play…And they got to reign in Nick…He is gonna do what the Bear did, sign them and put them on swimming and track scholarships just so he could keep them from going elsewhere….
JE
February 4th, 2011
2:33 pm
We need to stay away from the GA Southern Coach. They took those llittle short lineman they had, changed from a passing attach back to the running game and ended up third best team in their NCAA championship division…That may effect our passing game too much by coaching the line to block for a run. It is not like the guy cannot coach pass blocking.
Their “Option” has returned. I just hope Tech never gets enough receivers and a QB that can throw out of that offense. I will have to say looks like GSU’s defense did the job this year, something VG should have done when he went there. Instead of improving the defense for a best running program in the FCS division he threw out the option, and still had a poor defense. He really stunk up the place with his “There is no Option” deal down there. Not asking the team to go to Erk’s funeral was not a good choice by VG either. He really did a job on Green Bay a few weeks ago for the Falcons
ryan
February 4th, 2011
2:34 pm
What school did Manny Diaz come from was it a small school .
Furry Camel Socks
February 4th, 2011
2:35 pm
Mark Richt needs to grow a pair and fire Boo BOO then hire a Big time OC.
Better Dawgs!
February 4th, 2011
2:35 pm
Gene worked out pretty well.
justin case
February 4th, 2011
2:35 pm
Friend is a great coach… UAB’s offensive line allowed 12 sacls last year.. thats ranked 15th in the nation… and in 09 his team ranked 7th nationally in rushing yards per game.. that alone is impressive.. with UGAs linemen and the plethora of backs especially crowell, this could be a great hire…
FURMAN PALADIN DEATH DEALER
February 4th, 2011
2:36 pm
Pacific Dawg:
Furman is in Greenville, SC….Once beat Georgia Tech at Grant Field and also beat NC State, to name a couple of the big boys……We are a Bowl Championship Team where you have to win 5 games at the end of your season to call yourself National Champions, not a one game hit or miss affair..We have won one National Championship and are not in awe of any of the big league teams…..
Furry Camel Socks
February 4th, 2011
2:37 pm
Furman Beat South Carolina too.
UGA Insider
February 4th, 2011
2:38 pm
CMR wants a young, enthusiastic guy on the offensive side of the ball much like Grantham is on D. Bobo acts like he takes Valiums for breakfast every morning. I still wish The Fridge would come in and be co-offensive coordinator for a year or two until he found another hc job somewhere. Bobo would learn much from this.
Pacific Dawg
February 4th, 2011
2:39 pm
Furman Paladin
Douche Dealer
I bet yall play on ESPN 8 (The Ocho) a lot. Unless, you get preempted by Aunt Sadie’s Mah Jong league.
FURMAN PALADIN DEATH DEALER
February 4th, 2011
2:40 pm
Furry Camel Socks:
What do you know about coaching, especially offensive coordinator…Stick to stock car racing or cooking in the kitchin at McDonalds…You way outside your comfort zone when you start talking about firing somebody that is coaching and recruiting and doing a fine job…Nobody could satisfy you, motor moron….You’re one of those who can’t have an original thought and just repeats what you heard in the kitchin at McDonalds…
DawginLex
February 4th, 2011
2:43 pm
All you idiots like tide roll remember one name:
Manny Diaz
Remember him?
From MTSU.
I said hire him last year for DC and everyone laughed.
He led Miss St top a top ten defensive ranking and now is TEXAS’s DC.
MTSU to Texas.
Doesn’t matter how small the school if he can coach.
Uncle Ben and Aunt Jemimah
February 4th, 2011
2:43 pm
Right now there is a lot of buckwheat pancake syrup on papa’s white rice in Athens town.
FURMAN PALADIN DEATH DEALER
February 4th, 2011
2:44 pm
Pacific Dawg:
What university do you represent? Furman is one of the finest schools in the south…Google it up, if you can use the computer….Many D-1 schools don’t call us back when we call to schedule…What the hell is a Pacific Dawg, anyhow…If you are from California, then we all understand the problem….
FURMAN PALADIN DEATH DEALER
February 4th, 2011
2:47 pm
Furry Camel Socks:
Think you might have a hard time with a name like Furry Camel Socks of convincing anyone that you have a pair….
JB
February 4th, 2011
2:47 pm
Friend is probably a good coach…and a great guy….But this is a SEC school with deep pockets……..Is this really who we want….Is the the best out there………..Or is the obvious in Athens so real that Richt has this year or else. We all say it. We hear it. Does 6-6 get him fired? Does 8-4 ,losing to Florida and Auburn again. ( Boise & SC likely other defeats) get him fired? Who knows.
Will
February 4th, 2011
2:47 pm
Kirby did not get beat that badly in South Ga. He did get Shannon Brown of Cook County……….. oh wait, he couldn’t graduate high school and is now at a jc in Mississsip. I guess he is counting on being there in 2014.
Buck Belue wears a toupee
February 4th, 2011
2:48 pm
@Pacific Dawg
You just made my day. Delusional dawg posts are too funny!
Pipeline Paul
February 4th, 2011
2:50 pm
UGA is gonna see a Big one get away to the Gators on Saturday. Mark it down….
JB
February 4th, 2011
2:52 pm
Pipeline………………………..And Britney Spears is in your closet….LOL……….Mark it down…………………Hold on while I get a pencil and a piece of paper……GEEZ
Pacific Dawg
February 4th, 2011
2:59 pm
Pipeline Paul
Now that was a delusional post!!
FURMAN PALADIN DEATH DEALER
February 4th, 2011
2:59 pm
.WIN WITH RICHT:
Yea, I did spend a little time in Statesboro and we came over and whipped Swainsboro’s A$$ in football…Glad you do remember me…
I was pumped after signing day but this sucks
February 4th, 2011
2:59 pm
This might as well be another “hire from within”. Tired of it Richt. Tired of it.
Why do you think your offensive philosophy is so golden?
Mickey Mouse gay lover of Grim Reaper and the lil sweetie Richie Rich
February 4th, 2011
3:00 pm
Although we are ignornant inbred dawg haters we still like to come on the blog and show our stupidity. This is the only time we get to talk to real men and grown people. What is on MTV tonight? Oh yes we have to hurry and get our Justin Bieber tickets. He is so cool with his goofy hair style and girly voice.
next year's ultimatum
February 4th, 2011
3:01 pm
JB,
Anything less than 9-3 definitely gets him fired. 9-3 and winning the East gets him another year but 9-3 without winning the East probably doesn’t.
Pacific Dawg
February 4th, 2011
3:01 pm
Ferman Paladun
Douche Dealer
Haven’t heard a lot about Ferman’s recroots. Why not? Nobody gives a rats patoot.
Mickey Mouse gay lover of Grim Reaper and the lil sweetie Richie Rich
February 4th, 2011
3:02 pm
Hey pumped after signing day come join us for the concert. You sound like one of us gripers.
Starring Kam Fong as Chin Ho
February 4th, 2011
3:03 pm
CMR could hire Christ himself and half of the fools on here would gripe. Sheesh, reading the comments gets very, very boring.
Grease my Camel
February 4th, 2011
3:05 pm
Mark Richt says he hopes to have a hire by the first of next week. Till then Im gonna go watch jihad in Egypt on Fox Spews.
JB
February 4th, 2011
3:06 pm
@3:03….simple. Don’t read them
monty
February 4th, 2011
3:07 pm
Heck, hire the O-Lne coach from Carver in Columbus. I ‘ve never seen the kind of gaping holes Isaiah Crowell had to run through. Just check out his highlight reel on youtube.
WIN WITH RICHT
February 4th, 2011
3:07 pm
Ferman Paladun
Douche Dealer
I remember you. You’re the one who washed my bulldog. His coat was so shiny and you got rid of the dandruff around his nut sack. That Ferman school must put out a lot of jam up dog groomers. Son, be proud of your school even if it is a tradeschool.
Pacific Dawg
February 4th, 2011
3:11 pm
Ferman Palladun
Douche Dealer
When you get off work grooming dogs, why don’t you get with Al Bundy. I bet you two get could all night swapping high school football stories.
O'Bama is a clown
February 4th, 2011
3:12 pm
@ Grease my camel…LMFAO
boss dawg
February 4th, 2011
3:15 pm
You middling mickey mouse fans that criticize a guy because he isn’t a huge name need to get a middling life, it would be an upgrade for you.
Scooter
February 4th, 2011
3:17 pm
UGA fans are idiots. Ripping a coach they do not know for not being a “Big name”. The same folks were praising the hiring of Grantham last year because he was an NFL guy. Then, they ripped him when UGA did not have the #1 ranked defense in the nation. You idiots deserve 6 wins a year. Stupid, Stupid, Stupid!!!!!
Beast from the East
February 4th, 2011
3:21 pm
Looks like the Gators are adding one more to the recruiting class. Hope we can land Jenkins tomorrow.
http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20110204/ARTICLES/110209709/1136?p=2&tc=pg
Pacific Dawg
February 4th, 2011
3:22 pm
Scooter
Some delusional fans will never be satisfied.
Pacific Dawg
February 4th, 2011
3:23 pm
Least from the east
Jenkins is all DAWG!!!!
BigGAdawg
February 4th, 2011
3:25 pm
I seem to remember some of the same whining and hand-wringing when Mark Fox was hired. We just have to trust that our Head Coach and Athletic Director have good insight into what they are looking for in a new coach for the OL or anything else.
JB
February 4th, 2011
3:25 pm
Beast….Good Friday to you….My local Gator friend say’s ya’ll didn’t make the front page, but got some real good players at a few spots……i also know that roster is LOADED with the last couple of classes Urban put on Campus. I ‘m tickled with our class based on what we’re fighting up here. Richt is fighting for his life, and this class looks like it might help him.
Gator Guy
February 4th, 2011
3:25 pm
Beast from the East – We don’t have a shot with Jenkins.
Beast from the East
February 4th, 2011
3:28 pm
Gator Guy,
Never say never. I’m hearing it’s down to us and UGA, with UGA being the favorite. Whoever gets him will probably only get one year out of him, but he would certainly add some depth. We did not fair well recruiting on the o-line or d-line. Loaded withh skill players, but we sure need to get some linemen for the 2012 class.
Beast from the East
February 4th, 2011
3:29 pm
Pacific Pup,
I’m sure you fit in well on the “left” coast.
KaliDogg
February 4th, 2011
3:30 pm
Right across the board SEC Fact Finder. The arrogance born of ignorance on this blog constantly astounds me. Appreciate the background on Mr. Friend. Don’t go away. Just ignore the Dog S*** that occasionally collects on the floor around here. And step carefully.
Beast from the East
February 4th, 2011
3:32 pm
JB,
Congrats on a great class this year. Several players could make an immediate impact, but you won’t really see how well they do until 2013-2013. Our supposed “greatest class ever” from last year only helped us to an 8-5 record with wins over no one of consequence. Hope those kids do a lot of growing up this year.
Brucerugby79
February 4th, 2011
3:33 pm
I am a Hugh Nall Fan but whoever CMR hires lets stay positive-we have some momentum going lets keep it that way CMR knows more about this than any of us and it is his job thats on the line
Mobile Dawg
February 4th, 2011
3:34 pm
I don’t think Beast is talking about Jenkins and the Pipeline is ruptured and spewing. He had Crowell going to Bama Wednesday working everyone up. Friend looks fine to me, I agree with several posters, you don’t need a big name. I keep bring up Joey Jones at USA in Mobile as a potential hire. You look at the body of work one’s done, theoretically as the talent level goes up so would performance.
In the end it’s McGarity and Richt’s decision, and I think it’s been pretty well stated that improvement is the bottom line for Richt to keep his position. I wouldn’t worry about who he brings in at this point.
Thuga
February 4th, 2011
3:38 pm
May be he can continue teaching thuga O lineman to chop block. Punch too!
Beast from the East
February 4th, 2011
3:40 pm
Moblie Dawg,
You’re correct. I was referring to Jacoby Brisset and attached a link. I said I HOPE we can sway Jenkins, but by no means meant that we would.
Mobile Dawg
February 4th, 2011
3:42 pm
I actually read your link Beast. We really need Jenkins, he would be a little additional salve for our wounds the last several years, actually 18 of 21 to you guys. Any feeling on Muschamp? Gotta run out for a bit, I will check back later. Have a good day all….
Bob
February 4th, 2011
3:50 pm
Dont think Friend has an offer as of yet
Matthews Dawg
February 4th, 2011
3:52 pm
Some of you on here have no clue!! You are ripping a guy that isn’t even hired! You have no idea if he can coach or not! Some of you all that rip CMR need to go read the book Top Dawg! CMR handled everything the same back when he was going 8-4, 13-1 and 6-7! He hasn’t changed his approach to coaching! Everyone loved him back a few years ago, now some of you on here want to get rid of him! He’s got this year and let’s see how it turns out! Quit slamming everything he does! That alone makes me think that you are not UGA fans, but other teams fans and just stirring the pot! How about being positive and let’s judge a coach and player after they have played some games! Trust me, I’m not and you are NOT going to influence what decisions are made by blogging on this website! You will get some laughs from us, but you won’t effect a thing at UGA. Also, you can claim you give all kinds of MONEY to the athletic dept, again you won’t change a thing on this blog. State facts if you have them, but don’t slam a guy because he is not from a big time school. You are acting like Philadelphia fans! Go Dawgs!
LawDawg
February 4th, 2011
4:00 pm
Thuga,
“chop block”? Searles didn’t teach anyone to chop block. The 2 times it got called against UGA was because the D-lineman engaged with the offensive linemen that was on the interior line as the ball was snapped. The O-lineman DIRECTLY infront of that D-lineman did try to “cut block”. If the d-lineman decides to shift at the snap of the ball instead of taking on the O-lineman in front of him, that can happen. Getting called for a chop block constitutes being a thug? I guess that would make all GT O-Linemen thugs.
Herschel Talker is a SCHMUCK
February 4th, 2011
4:05 pm
3 SURE THINGS IN LIFE
1) DEATH
2) TAXES
3) SAME OLD IDIOT POSTS FROM OUR FRIEND HERSCHEL TALKER
CharlieDawg
February 4th, 2011
4:14 pm
He has some good stats at UAB and Gardner Webb.
Will Friend: Friend, a four-year starting guard at Alabama from 1993-96, just finished his fourth season as UAB’s offensive line coach. Friend was hired at UAB by former Georgia offensive line coach Neil Callaway. A native of Philadelphia, Miss., Friend also coached the offensive line at Gardner-Webb in North Carolina. Under Friend’s direction, the Blazers ranked 15th nationally in sacks allowed, giving up only 12 in 12 games
DIT
February 4th, 2011
4:19 pm
I was not expecting this. I don’t know how to pick a O-Line coach so I guess I need to trust CMR. I was expecting a big time name I guess or even a middle tiered name. Never heard of this guy before. Of course I never heard of CVG before he went to UGA either so let’s hope he comes from the same cut.
Anyone have any inside scoop on whether Jenkins will be a dawg or a gator tomorrow?
Rolader
February 4th, 2011
4:22 pm
Greg Mcgarity PLEASE do not let CMR hire another friend and mediocre coach! The only way the UGA can return to greatness is to start getting top notch dedicated coaches back in the program that are allowed to coach their respective positions w/o CMR telling them what to do! Todd Granham showed excellent potential in the Spring game and the outset of the 2010 season, however, he was reprimanded by CMR and told to “Cool It” and show less emotions. As a result we ended the year with a pathetic defense!
HIRE RALPH FRIGDEN or HUGH NALL PLEASE!
Matthews Dawg
February 4th, 2011
4:24 pm
HT Schmuck….you are 100% dead on! It’s the same tired comments everyday! He needs to turn the page and try being positive for a change!
Dawghater
February 4th, 2011
4:25 pm
Preseason rankings are like a box of chocolates. You never know what your going to get at the end of the season. Let the UGA fans started their “preseason” bragging. Before the season starts is when the UGA nation is the most vocal. They get real quiet when they walk out of the Gator Bowl in J’ville!
KnoxDawg
February 4th, 2011
4:25 pm
http://ncaabbs.com/showthread.php?tid=479330
link about friend
ddawgdavis
February 4th, 2011
4:29 pm
So, UAB was #68 in rushing last year (one spot ahead of UGA). They only gave up 13 sacks all year, so…………………………
dawgster
February 4th, 2011
4:32 pm
@Matthews Dawg…well said, very well said…you know we’ve lost a lot of good bloggers that were on here that have washed their hands of the AJC sites…I wonder why…I still talk to Lowndes on another site and he is doing very well…I still like to come on here because there are still some true dawgs fans like yourself that make sense with their comments…again, just wanted thank you for your comments….go dawgs…going to be great on Sat when Big John commits…..
DIT
February 4th, 2011
4:36 pm
@SEC Fact Finder
______
Good Post!
MikeP
February 4th, 2011
4:37 pm
STEINER
February 4th, 2011
12:31 pm
“tide roll:
He’s a Bama guy here that you’re blasting, tide roll…Never heard a Bama guy undercut another Bama guy…..”
——————————————————————————-
Haven’t been around them much, have you? Turning on their own is what they are most noted for. Ask one-time bama hero Mike Shula what he thinks of the Tuskalosers at this point, and what he thinks of the way he was treated by The Powers over there.
bammers only care about their last win. Anything beyond that is up for grabs. “Eats their young” is another description for “bammer”.
Jalex49
February 4th, 2011
4:38 pm
I really would like Georgia to hire the best possible candidate, who-ever that may be. I am sure Coach Richt and his staff have assured the players that are at Georgia they will be put into a situation with a new coaches that allows them to be the best they can be.
I say to the new recruits, stay the course, you thought Georgia was the right place for you. Georgia coaches have tremendous respect for you and your individual abililties or they would not have target you as they did.
I’m confident that as things unfold you will find that the “right” coaches will be hired to move the program forward and to assist in future developments of your abililties to contribute in a positive and rewarding manner.
I believe that there’s a reason you guys are at Georgia. I personally believe all of you have a unbelievable opportunity to be part of something special that will be recorded in Georgia history in a positive manner.
As a die-hard Georgia fan…Thanks for becoming a Bulldog and to all of you and your teammates-make it happen, bring Georgia back. Good Luck!!!
Funny
February 4th, 2011
4:44 pm
It’s funny that it seems that a lot of people here have the solution of what Georgia needs and have in their mind the perfect coach for the OL. Here is my idea, if you’re a true Dawg fan how about support your team and trust they will make the best selection. I’m sure the staff puts more time in evaluating the potential coaches than most of you do by just searching the internet.
I also think it’s funny now that we received a very talented recruiting class there are a lot more haters from fans from other schools wanting to bash us….I think it’s cute, it just goes to show UGA has more to talk about than their own school.
RAID
February 4th, 2011
4:57 pm
Brissett is signing w/ Fla tonight according to Gatorzone……But they still have like 7 openings left…..Muschamp said he would not sign players this year for the sake of just filling up spots and save them till next year….So they do have room left for JJ if necessary………..The vibe in Gainsville is hes all dawg
JESUP
February 4th, 2011
5:00 pm
NOISE…I am SICK OF the NOISE….18 year old Techies posing as everyone…GO PLAY YOUR VIDEO GAMES..
D A DoubleU G
February 4th, 2011
5:05 pm
RIP Uga VIII
Pickle_Juice
February 4th, 2011
5:19 pm
Dave Johnson, r u kidding? He was a terrrible recruiter and a poor coach. All he had to do was get some of those former TE’s one the bus.
Pickle_Juice
February 4th, 2011
5:21 pm
On the Bus. i meant to say.
SKB
February 4th, 2011
5:27 pm
This may be unpopular, but can’t we hire Willie Martinez as an offensive line coach. He knows Richt’s system very well. DC job was over his head, but he is still a very good coach. He can recruit well. I think if he learns and studies offense, there is no telling him good he will be.
Bitter vince dooly
February 4th, 2011
5:35 pm
does this mean i have to be nice to bamma fans—–no i want!!!no can do
————————–bamma sti—-well darn it, its such a habit.
Eduardo
February 4th, 2011
5:37 pm
Why don’t all of you football freaks give it a break and pay attention to your awesome basketball team . . . the best sports team in Athens!!
MarineDawg
February 4th, 2011
6:02 pm
ESPN is reporting the following candidates as possible OL coaching hires,
Greg Adkins:
Adkins, who just finished his second season as Syracuse’s offensive line coach, was a member of former Georgia coach Jim Donnan’s staff from 1996 to 2000. Adkins also coached offensive lines at Marshall, Troy and Tennessee. He is regarded among the best recruiters in the country, helping sign future NFL players DeMarcus Ware at Troy, Boss and Champ Bailey and Will Witherspoon at Georgia and Erik Ainge at Tennessee.
Will Friend:
Friend, a four-year starting guard at Alabama from 1993-96, just finished his fourth season as UAB’s offensive line coach. Friend was hired at UAB by former Georgia offensive line coach Neil Callaway. A native of Philadelphia, Miss., Friend also coached the offensive line at Gardner-Webb in North Carolina. Under Friend’s direction, the Blazers ranked 15th nationally in sacks allowed, giving up only 12 in 12 games.
Brent Key:
Key, a former starting guard at Georgia Tech from 1997-2000, has worked the past six seasons for George O’Leary at Central Florida. A native of Trussville, Ala., Key worked the past two seasons as the Knights’ offensive line coach and the previous four as tight ends coach and special teams coordinator. UCF finished 10-3 in 2010, beating Georgia 10-6 in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Mac McWhorter:
A 1974 graduate of Georgia, McWhorter spent the past nine seasons as Texas’ offensive line coach. He was one of four assistants not retained by Texas coach Mack Brown after the Longhorns finished 5-7 in 2010. McWhorter worked on Ray Goff’s UGA staff from 1991-95 and also was interim head coach at Georgia Tech in 2001. McWhorter has more than 35 years of coaching experience and also worked at Memphis, Clemson, Duke and Alabama.
http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/19762/richt-hopes-to-hire-ol-coach-soon
Valdosta Cat
February 4th, 2011
6:27 pm
Maybe Rush Probst of Colquitt would be a good choice.
Stinger
February 4th, 2011
6:40 pm
PETA needs to get involved in the death of these animals. No dog should be subjected to having to watch this footbabll team. It’s cruelty at it’s best.
Funny
February 4th, 2011
7:28 pm
Stinger: PETA needs to get involved in the death of these animals. No dog should be subjected to having to watch this footbabll team. It’s cruelty at it’s best.
WOW….How original, like we never heard that one before. At least we don’t have trouble getting people to come watch our games.
SEC Fact Finder
February 4th, 2011
7:36 pm
I want to send my condolences to the Bulldawg Nation in your time of loss of UGA VIII.
Having lost my 8 year old English Bulldog this past year, I know the feeling , the English Bulldog is a one of a kind animal. Sympathies to the Nation and my SEC brothers. Good Dogs do not die, they live forever in our memories.
IMPEACH OBAMA NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
February 4th, 2011
7:55 pm
US agrees to tell Russia Britain’s nuclear secrets
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/wikileaks/8304654/WikiLeaks-cables-US-agrees-to-tell-Russia-Britains-nuclear-secrets.html#
Bobby Bulldog
February 4th, 2011
9:31 pm
Instead of worrying about paying off sissy coaches to leave, UGA needs to switch mascots from those weak,useless inbred bulldogs with no stamina to a real bulldog with lots of fight and guts and spirit.–the pit bulldog. All these Ugas with their aristocratic lineage send the wrong idea of UGA sports–that of a bunch of pantywaists instead of real fighters like the pitbull. That will put some spitfire into the fans and players.
savannadawg
February 4th, 2011
9:52 pm
Lets give CMR the benefit of his own knowlege about what he wants at UGA. His coaches don’t fade away, with the exception of the two that left in CWM and “that DE coach whom was an awful special team coach, most of CMR coaches have moved UP in stature since they left. Belin is going to the NFL as BVG did. Mark Richt knows what he is doing. So relax.
Berzerk8dawg
February 4th, 2011
9:53 pm
yea Searls is an old good hire but i want a young dude with belly fire and to gata that will help alot.
schmeckdawg
February 4th, 2011
11:29 pm
If we don’t win the line of scrimmage, I don’t care who we have recruited; it all starts up front!!!!!!!!!!
Marietta Dawg
February 4th, 2011
11:44 pm
I wish we would think about running a 2 tight end set more often this year. We are very strong a tight end. We will be weaker at wide receiver this year. This will help out with blocking for run plays and give us two targets to throw too.
Also, I think that Friend would be a good O-line coach. I think that he can could get some push out of the O-line this year too. They have got to block better.
As for Bobo, his play calling is weak. He never stretches the field, never throws to the backs, bearly throws the ball to the ends, runs poor screen plays and runs to much on 3rd and long. His backs and receivers need to have a fire put under them to get them to show some heart and break so tackles.
Dogs post job opening for defensive ends coach | UGA sports blog
February 5th, 2011
5:02 am
[...] Belin’s departure for the NFL’s Carolina Panthers left Georgia with two openings on its staff, although the offensive-line coaching position is expected to be filled by Monday or Tuesday, if not before. Chatter continued Friday that UAB’s Will Friend might be in line for that job. More info on Friend is here. [...]
WBDAWG
February 5th, 2011
8:14 am
Destin Dawg, If you don’t consider playing 4 yrs at BAMA,coaching 2 yrs at UGA and 2 yrs. at UAB major experience stay off the blog! I would say that playing 4 yrs at BAMA surpasses any experience that most bloggers could hope for!!!!
Frank Chiles
February 5th, 2011
2:42 pm
Friend has been a student of football since a young man. His Dad was his high school coach and he ate and slept football as soon as he could walk. Friend will bring to the program a great deal of enthusiasm and insight into the game. He is calm on the field and relates well with the players. Good hire.
Right On Time
February 5th, 2011
6:37 pm
Friend is intense and takes no crap. He is reportedly fun but firm. Spoken to a few players that
have played on teams where he coached and hear nothing but great things. SS was supposed to
be the answer and a big name but did not do much. He could be great. Just be cool.
19DAWGFAN59
February 5th, 2011
11:19 pm
WHERE ARE YOU JON FABRIS ?
zbulldawg
February 6th, 2011
7:49 am
OKAY here we go!OL WE should be carefull here!no. 1 can they recruit against other SEC teams to get the best young ol players.No. 2 can they coach these dreamers into NFL prospects!NO.3 but not least CAN they coordinate a RUN RUN “we gonna ! you dont’ wanta ! but we gonna ! Game???? LET’S PUT RUSTY IN HE’S FAMILY HE’S JUNKYARD READY