Georgia confirms hire of Olivadotti as inside linebackers coach
Georgia made it official Friday morning, naming Washington Redskins assistant coach Kirk Olivadotti as the Bulldogs’ new inside linebackers coach.
The hire had been expected for a couple of days, pending the completion of a pre-employment background check.
“In hiring an assistant, we look for someone who first is at the top level in football knowledge and competency,” Georgia coach Mark Richt said in a statement announcing the hire. “Then we want someone who is a teacher of the game, [will] be an example for young men, and can serve as a mentor for our student-athletes. We found all those qualities in Kirk.”
Olivadotti called the opportunity “exciting” and thanked Richt “for his confidence in what I can hopefully bring to the program.”
He replaces Warren Belin on the Georgia staff. Belin left two weeks ago to become the Carolina Panthers’ linebackers coach.
Olivadotti had been the longest-tenured member of the Redskins’ coaching staff, which he joined in 2000. At various times since then, he served as a defensive quality control coach, helped coach the special-teams units, the defensive backs and the defensive line, and more recently served as linebackers coach (2007-09) and defensive assistant (2010).
Olivadotti, 37, began his coaching career on the college level at Maine Maritime in 1997. He was an assistant coach at Indiana State in 1998-99.
He has undergraduate and master’s degrees in education and education administration, respectively, from Purdue, where he played wide receiver from 1993-96. His father is Tom Olivadotti, a long-time NFL defensive coach with the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Houston Texans.
Olivadotti is the second assistant hired by Richt this month. Will Friend, formerly at UAB, was hired as offensive line coach, replacing Stacy Searels, who left for Texas.
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193 comments Add your comment
JAWJeRDAWG
February 18th, 2011
9:46 am
Time will tell, but hopefully this will be a good hire for UGA. Go Dawgs!
mcdawg
February 18th, 2011
9:46 am
sounds like a perfect hire
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
9:49 am
Everybody recognizes this program as a winner except a few fair-weather fans on here…Go Dawgs!
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
9:50 am
And welcome to the Dawg Nation Coach Olivadotti…
Joe
February 18th, 2011
9:50 am
Special teams will struggle again from losing Belin, but Iniside Linebackers should be better with Olivadotti’s singular focus.
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
9:53 am
@ Joe youre right there but I’d give up some on special teams for good LB play. I think we can have any coach drill into them to stay in their lanes, maintain containment and don’t block in the back. If they do that, I’ll take my chances.
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
9:54 am
GATA Coach O!
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
9:54 am
schmeck…what’s up dawg?
Trey
February 18th, 2011
9:55 am
Welcome aboard the U.S.S. Titanic, where Richt loses more games than the year before 7 out of 8 of the last 8 seasons. Looking at a 4 or 5 win season. Current losing trend:
11 wins in 2007, down to 10 in 2008, down to 8 in 2009, down to 6 in 2010.
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
9:55 am
oh yeah and we have two pretty decent returning kickers that by now should need very little coaching.
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
9:55 am
and the trolls come out. Trey I sure hope you’re around to eat those words in November.
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
9:56 am
Unfortunately, just my weight sandman053! TGIF!!
Go DAWGS!!!!!!!!!
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
9:57 am
lol @ schmeck…I hear ya. I got to quit driving by the gym and actually go inside.
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
9:58 am
Me too sandman053!!
Trey
February 18th, 2011
10:00 am
Last 3 seasons, Georgia thought they had the magic piece, and won less than the previous season each year.
Hope springs eternal!
Trey
February 18th, 2011
10:00 am
7 out of last 8, Richt won less than the year before. That can’t be good.
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
10:05 am
I’ll give you we have stunk it up to UF the past 20 years, but 9 out of 10 against Tech, 4 out of 5 against AU, 3 out of 4 against Bama…I’ll take that record.
We never claimed we were missing a piece last year. We needed a new DC and got one, but he didn’t have his players and it was the first year. I said on here many times it would take him 2-3 years to get his players and system fully in place (many of those needs were addressed earlier this month on NSD). As for offense, we didn’t know what we had in a RS Fresh QB, but I think that experiment turned out pretty well. Regardless of how this season goes, I’ll send in my check next February and I’ll be yelling Go Dawgs Go from the 20 yard line.
Apples II Oranges
February 18th, 2011
10:05 am
How does anyone know if Special Teams will struggle at this point? That is an idiotic statement. They return AGAIN the best tandem kickers in the nation. That along STRENGTHENS the special teams. Some people just cannot look at a glass half full…
TexasDawg
February 18th, 2011
10:06 am
Thanks Coach Mark Richt for hiring Kirk Olivadotti! We should start
getting some 5-star Linebackers in 2012! Great Job!!
ATLSN
February 18th, 2011
10:08 am
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schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
10:08 am
sandman053, where are your seats at SS?
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
10:10 am
I was quoting the song…if I use mine I am in the endzone on southeast corner. Section 323 but sometimes I’m in 103 witha good friend of mine.
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
10:11 am
@sandman053, I got the song reference. My seats are in 323 also. You’ve got to be kidding me.
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
10:12 am
323 row 22 we have last five seats towards press box
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
10:13 am
323 row 11 seats 1 & 2
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
10:14 am
ok I’m on the other end of the section from you. Where do you guys tailgate at? We are in Creswell Circle
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
10:16 am
Wherever, we can find a spot. I don’t have the big $$$$$ to be able to afford a parking space. We usually find a spot over in the newer development at East Campus!
Trey
February 18th, 2011
10:21 am
Georgia fell from 8 wins in 2009 down to 6 wins in 2010 after hiring 3 new defensive coaches. Not unusual for Richt, 7 out of 8 last seasons, Richt wins less than the year before. Wonder how far the fall will be in 2011, 4 or 5 wins in 2011?
87% chance Georgia wins less than 6 games, look at last 8 seasons, gets less wins 7 out of 8.
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
10:24 am
yeah Adams is trying to shut East Campus down too. My friend pays $150 or so for the season to park at beat the bookstore on Baxter. It is just 4 blocks from the stadium and he has his parking spot from close of business on Friday until whenever as long as he is gone by Monday morning. I usually park in Hull Street Deck. I don’t have a parking pass but my friends do and I tailgate with them. Drop my stuff off and drive the three blocks to park and go from there.
Dawgmess
February 18th, 2011
10:30 am
Good grief, Sandman and Schmeck. Motel 6 is right down the street. Get a room.
Trey
February 18th, 2011
10:31 am
Tickets should be cheap after Georgia starts out 0-2.
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
10:31 am
Sometimes, I’ll pay $15 and park @ Locos!
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
10:32 am
@Dawgmess, I prefer The Holiday Inn!
Douglas
February 18th, 2011
10:33 am
Anyone know why McGarity re-opened season ticket sales after Feb 15 deadline? Never done that before. Guess they can’t sell enough this year.
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
10:33 am
lol @ Dawgmess.
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
10:34 am
@ Douglas they sent out a mass mailing this year to boxholders not to individuals asking them to make their donations.
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
10:34 am
@Douglas, was it ticket sales or did he extend the “donation deadline?”
Copeland
February 18th, 2011
10:35 am
Well, at least Georgia has 2 fans for next year on this blog. Only need to sell 92,000 more seats.
DawginLex
February 18th, 2011
10:36 am
Haters like Trey say 6-7 is the basis for doom and gloom.
I say 96 wins in 10 years.
I say 2 SEC titles after a 20 YEAR DROUGHT
I say more Top Ten rankings than any other coach in UGA history.
I say Richt rebounds in 2011 and his 2012 team may be his best ever.
The Ole ball coach
February 18th, 2011
10:36 am
Trey go back to your yellerjacket loving…. and leave the real football in the state of Georgia to the Dawgs. Welcome aboard Coach O
them yellerjackets already fearing for another forthcoming butt whooping..
DawginLex
February 18th, 2011
10:37 am
Trey I would say there is a 100% chance you won’t be with a girl tonight.
dawg from a distance
February 18th, 2011
10:37 am
Coach O welcome to THE Nation, Dawg Nation! Go DAWGS dream season on the horizon
Trey
February 18th, 2011
10:38 am
Richt does have a rebound year, once every 8 seasons where he increases his wins over his previous season.
Less than a 13% chance, but hope springs eternal for Georgia fans!
dawg from a distance
February 18th, 2011
10:38 am
Trey, Trey get back to work delivering those pizza’s with that North Ave. degree.
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
10:39 am
@DAWGinLex, now that’s funny!
Trey I would say there is a 100% chance you won’t be with a girl tonight.
DKG
February 18th, 2011
10:41 am
What is the story on Lonnie Outlaw? He played for GMC last season and was supposed to come to Georgia this season. He is an outstanding WR. Did he not make the grades? I have looked everywhere to find out something about him. He would be a good addition.
Stewart
February 18th, 2011
10:41 am
Anyone know how low the donation deadline has dropped? I know it’s fallen drastically form 2007 levels, down about 90%, is it true it’s down to $31 bucks?
DawginLex
February 18th, 2011
10:42 am
schmeckdawg,
I also need to let him know that blow up dolls don’t count…………………
chipload
February 18th, 2011
10:43 am
Hey Trey, is it 7 out of 8 seasons? Good grief, we got your point the first time. I guess the Dawgs shouldn’t even play this year huh? I guarantee we will win more games than last year and in 2012 we will be back on top of the SEC.
Milledgeville Dawg
February 18th, 2011
10:45 am
Trey, your an idiot. GO DAWGS!!!
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
10:46 am
@DawginLex, that caveat right there is going to seriously dissapoint Trey.
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Stewart
February 18th, 2011
10:48 am
I heard the donation minimum was down to $7 a ticket.
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
10:49 am
Stewart I think $1500 will be a safe donation to get first time tickets.
Trey
February 18th, 2011
10:50 am
Just checked, 80% chance of rain in the forecast.
Richt finishes 2nd or 3rd in the SEC Easy 4 out last 5 seasons.
WIN WITH RICHT
February 18th, 2011
10:54 am
Trey
You are like stuck record. The same bull over and over and over. Take a ritalin or something.
UGA VIIII
February 18th, 2011
10:54 am
@trey , quit babbling , 8 top 25 finishes , 6 of those top 10 , 2 of those top 3, you grasp onto a totally meaningless stat, last year sucked , if you are a dawg fan , which I seriously doubt get over a quit whining like a little girl. By the # 10 in the country in wins since Richt arrived.
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
10:55 am
Are Trey and Jerry the same person? Sure sounds like it!!!!
WIN WITH RICHT
February 18th, 2011
10:56 am
Trey
Uga has finished in the top ten in six of Richt’s ten years. So, there is a 60 % of the Dawgs finishing in the top ten.
UGA VIIII
February 18th, 2011
10:58 am
Trey must be a Tech Troll.
Trey
February 18th, 2011
10:59 am
Tech will win it all in 2011. Go Tech!!!!!!!!!
Randall
February 18th, 2011
11:00 am
Trey-
True, Richt rarely wins the SEC East over the last 5 seasons, I think he’s tied for 1st once. But, like the 2 other fans here, I feel great about the future.
Sure, 3rd in SEC East this year, maybe 2nd in SEC East in 2012, and then 1st in 2013.
ClinchCountyCanine
February 18th, 2011
11:01 am
Trey
I would say that there is a 88.34% chance that you are a dork.
Lars
February 18th, 2011
11:01 am
Even thought Richt wins less than his year before 7 out of 8, I’m a true believer and think he’ll suddenly start beating his previous season 7 out of 8. Past facts don’t derail me. I’m a blind optimist.
Schmuckdawg and Handman
February 18th, 2011
11:01 am
ha get a room is right….thanks for the read guys…….
Welcome Coach O!!!
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
11:03 am
Trey in your honor I just ordered my baseball tickets. Go Dawgs!!
Scottie
February 18th, 2011
11:03 am
This coach was the missing link. Now Georgia will go 14-0, true, the 3 def. hires last year, I said that too
But I’m a dreamer!!
dawgster
February 18th, 2011
11:04 am
Guys…why do you respond to “Trey”..just ignore his comments, as hard as that is and perhaps he will go away…Still amazing to me how some like him can’t brring anything to the table in these discussions…but based on some of his comments what we expect…It must be sad being him….go dawgs
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
11:04 am
Trey is definitely Jerry! I actually think that he is pretty funny!
Dog Fan #23
February 18th, 2011
11:05 am
It does not get dark, it never rains, and Georgia will go 14-0 in 2011!!
sandman053
February 18th, 2011
11:07 am
lol @ dawgster we needed some cheap humor this morning.
Home opener Wednesday against Furman…Go Dawgs!
Dog Fan #23
February 18th, 2011
11:08 am
Yeah, it’s true that Richt finishes #2 or #3 in the SEC East, 80% of last 5 seasons, BUT, I just ignore that and keep hoping things turn around.
Sic em’, woof!
SEC Football
February 18th, 2011
11:08 am
Trey, go to the Tech blog. In our down years we kick your butt 90% of the time!!!!!!
Even in a year where we are below 500. Chew on that!!!!!
woebegong
February 18th, 2011
11:09 am
Trey,
What school do you favor? Wouldn’t be tech would it? What school did you attend? High school and elementary are not the answers I am inquiring about mind you.
UGA VIIII
February 18th, 2011
11:10 am
So Trey reveals himself a a pathetic Tech Fan, Hey Trey since 1957 Tech has beaten UGA 15 times.
UGa is tied with the entire ACC in BCS bowl wins. Generations of complete domination. Let me guess next you live vicariously through Fla , Techs adopted big brother,.Fla. has whipped us since 1990, not since 1957. Now run off to a Duke board where what you have to say might be relevant.
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Dog Fan #23
February 18th, 2011
11:11 am
Yeah, we finish 2nd or 3rd in the SEC East 4 out 5, but we beat Tech!!!
Sic em’, woof.
BMDPD
February 18th, 2011
11:11 am
I noticed Tide Roll isn’t posting. Could he be the one that poisoned the oaks?
Haters are pathetic
February 18th, 2011
11:11 am
Trey is an idiot and a masochist. Check the posts when he was being ignored he increased his comments. Once everyone started slamming him he slowed down the comments because he’s probably busy doing………… ewwwwww
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
11:12 am
Come on DAWG fans let’s give Trey a break, he was a breach baby. An a-hole first!
woebegong
February 18th, 2011
11:15 am
Darn, and to think I was only asking the boy about his loyalties, LOL. Let’s all be considerate of his valuable and thoughtful opinion now.
Treyloser
February 18th, 2011
11:15 am
Must be a geek from the Trade School, bet UGA has a better record than the NERDS!!!
HAHAHAHA!!!
Boise Dawg
February 18th, 2011
11:17 am
Interesting article in the Idaho Statesman this morning. Boise State coaches are traveling to Alabama to learn some secrets of Nick Saban’s program.
Hey Chip, do Georgia assistant coaches ever do this? I know this is something that Chris Petersen has had his staff do over the past few years and they have visited with several different programs over the years… this will be the first for Alabama I believe.
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/02/18/1532716/coaches-traveling-south-to-study.html#
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
11:24 am
@Boise Dawg, I know last year our coaches went up to Blacksburg. A lot of good that did!
SouthGaBrave
February 18th, 2011
11:28 am
DKG –
Lonnie Outlaw will be here in 2012. When you go to GMC, you have to stay for 2 years.
Buckeye
February 18th, 2011
11:31 am
Ah, a Big 10 alum from Perdue. Obviously from good midwestern stock.
Buckeye
February 18th, 2011
11:32 am
Oppsss. “Purdue”.
Speaking of which, tune in Sunday o CBS at 1PM. Ohio State at Purdue.
Georgia
February 18th, 2011
11:35 am
Another solid experienced hire. Its a new age. Year of the Dawg. Richt doing a nice job surrounding himself with big time coaching. Big upgrades over the staff that was here 3 years ago.
Either way we still beat tech and their andy griffith coach.
FLA DAWG
February 18th, 2011
11:36 am
Good hires in Friend and Olivadotti.
Now about Bobo & Richt…………………………………………………
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
11:37 am
@Georgia, the OL coach hire bothers me. Anyone else?
Buckeye
February 18th, 2011
11:39 am
SOURCE: USA TODAY
LAST FIVE IN: Kansas State, Georgia, Clemson, Southern Miss, Marquette
Better tighten the laces Howard ( before I was Trey). Show us you meam business on Saturday.
UGASlobberknocker
February 18th, 2011
11:42 am
Its expensive but a great spot to park..Presbyterian Center $425 per yr
Jonkdawg
February 18th, 2011
11:42 am
I am already excited whatever it is they do GO DAWGS!
tide roll
February 18th, 2011
11:46 am
You can change coaches, go to a 3-4. change strength and conditioning, change uniforms, whatever, but until you change the attitudes of coaches like Bobo, and start keeping kids like CHANCE WARMACK, JAMES CARPENTER,and JUJUAN JAMES home, then nothing is going to change. How many times does Florida have to beat you to drive this point home! It’s not changing coaches, it’s changing the attitude of the program. Until that happens, then nothing happens, I don’t care how many “changes” you make. It’s all cosmetic. At Uga, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
SouthGaBrave
February 18th, 2011
11:47 am
schmeckdawg,
Every good line coach starts somewhere. He did good things with less talented players at UAB, let’s give him a chance to mold our boys up front. In all honesty, most people don’t know the names of any “good” line coaches across the country. With our situation (jobs on the line based on results of this season), we had to go the route of a young, up-and-comer that will hopefully bring energy and passion to the job.
slawdawg
February 18th, 2011
11:47 am
It’s not “your an idiot”, it’s “you’re an idiot”…….idiot!
UGA Alumnus
February 18th, 2011
11:48 am
@Trey
February 18th, 2011
10:21 am
This isn’t math it’s football. Sorry to break it to you but sports just don’t work that way. What are you, a statistics major at Tech?
Actually, you’re obviously not, because you would understand this if you were.
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
11:49 am
SouthGaBrave, hope you are right!
Go DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!
Papadawg
February 18th, 2011
11:52 am
Trey you have to be a weenie arm Jacket fan who has nothing to cheer for so he has to bad mouth the DAWGS. Crawl back in the sewer with yellow fuzz
tide roll
February 18th, 2011
11:56 am
Go Tech Baby!!!!!!
ClinchCountyCanine
February 18th, 2011
11:57 am
toilet roll
Richt may not get all the in state linemen, but he does get some great out of state ones. Brent Benedict, Austin Long, and Ben Jones come to mind.
Flatwoods Dawg
February 18th, 2011
12:00 pm
tide roll
Any truth to the rumor that Saban and his dastardly crew of shrub assasins are recruiting Jeremy “Dozer” Daniels of Lanier County hot and heavy. The guy is 360 lbs of DOMINATION!!!
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
12:10 pm
I sure hope Coach O can recruit!
One Hairy Dawg
February 18th, 2011
12:10 pm
Tide Hole- Interesting how you talk about Florida but not about Bama’s record against CMR
hmmm?
February 18th, 2011
12:12 pm
Richt said “In hiring an assistant, we look for someone who first is at the top level in football knowledge and competency.” What were the requirements for Bobo and this no name guy from UAB?
Dog Fan #23
February 18th, 2011
12:17 pm
Yeah, where’s Mic1, havn’t heard from him today?
Mic1
February 18th, 2011
12:18 pm
Why can’t Mark Richt figure out how to get more wins that the year before?
LagDawg
February 18th, 2011
12:21 pm
Hopefully a good hire. Can he recruit? Defensive staff is looking pretty good. Now let’s get the Offensive staff in order. I know, I know. Hopefully playcalling will be a whole lot bette next season since Richt decided to keep Bobo.
Mic1
February 18th, 2011
12:22 pm
Wow, odds of several Alabama fans turning up on a blog about Georgia’s new LB coach? 100 million to 1.
Mic1
February 18th, 2011
12:23 pm
Lag’s the guy who posts dozens of times a day about Bobo needs to improve his playcalling, nice fake name today there Lag.
Flatwoods Dawg
February 18th, 2011
12:31 pm
Dog Fan #23= Mic1
tide roll
February 18th, 2011
12:38 pm
Hey Clinch Co. You’ve got to be kidding me! BEN JONES. But for the attitude I’m talking about and that you’re displaying right now, Chris Burnette would have started ahead of that blubberball! Richt should have been in Antonio Richardson’s kitchen the same day Jujuan James committed to Tennessee LAST YEAR, not two weeks before signing day THIS YEAR! This is why you lose and will continue to lose. It’s the attitude of Richt and Bobo as it relates to players like Richardson. They’re not inportant enough for Richt to get out of the tanning bed, get to Nashville, and get it done. This is why you consistantly lose to Florida. A kid like Richardson could have made a difference, although he probably would be stuck behind Watts Danzler his entire career. Bobo would see to that.
NC Dawg
February 18th, 2011
12:38 pm
Who will have Special Teams responsibility?
BIG JOE
February 18th, 2011
12:39 pm
Now all we need is a O-cord
UGAVIIII
February 18th, 2011
12:53 pm
@tide roll , Do you have information on Richt and BoBo and their attitude towards Richardson? Do you know know how much effort they put into his recruitment? Richt got out his tanning bed enough to sign a very good recruiting class, and Tide Roll Look over the past 10 years and see who has won more Alabama or UGA. And Richt has done it without being put on probation, being banned from post season play, or having to vacate 21 wins. Wasn’t Bama 3rd in the SEC west last year?forgot to mention you still on probation until 2012 and have been on probation all but 2 years since 2002.
woebegong
February 18th, 2011
12:58 pm
I am sure some of these folks have gone past their lunch hour at their jobs. You all should be back at work and not blogging on a UGA blog that has nothing that concerns you. Ummmm, skip the onions please.
GOOOOOO DAWGSSSSSSSSSSS
Jimmy
February 18th, 2011
1:00 pm
Flatwoods Dawg/UGAVIIII/Tide Roll = same person?
Apples II Oranges
February 18th, 2011
1:02 pm
Buckeye,
Real quick, watched the game Tuesday night, and have to say you have some very good points on Thompkins. On a previous blog I mentione how he was similar to Shareef Abdur-Rahim. Nice in the stat lines, but does not make your team exceptionally better where it matters most, in the wins/loss column. Not bailing on the guy or team, just curious on your take.
UGAVIIII
February 18th, 2011
1:07 pm
Jimmy did you read my post to Tide Roll? Been a Dawg my entire life and never have said anything detrimental towards Mark Richt.
Flatwoods Dawg
February 18th, 2011
1:17 pm
Jimmy=woebegong
DawginLex
February 18th, 2011
1:30 pm
tide roll is a racist troll.
Ever notice that all the OL players Richt supposedly “whiffed” on are black?
tide roll is the blog’s version of Rev Al and Jesse Jackson
441North
February 18th, 2011
1:31 pm
Can’t wait to see how he molds Samuel and Jones at inside LB.
Bucket
February 18th, 2011
1:35 pm
Great point 441North! As I said yesterday, the only people that can possibly see this as a negative are haters. Go Dawgs!
59bulldawg
February 18th, 2011
1:38 pm
@Schemeckdawg @ 11:37. Why do you say that? I really don’t know much about the guy but what I’ve heard is good. Was hoping for Friedgen but I’m willing to give Friend a chance. He could be great! We’ll just have to wait and see. I just know it was time for Searels to go!
nerds! nerds! nerds!
February 18th, 2011
1:38 pm
there are some sad, sad trolls on here.
Go Dawgs! WIN WITH RICHT!
Columbus
February 18th, 2011
1:43 pm
CAn we BAN Trey from commenting on UGA? Is he a former player who got kicked off the team or something? BTW UGA nor it’s fans have thought they had the MAGIC PIECE the last 3 years and specifically not the last 2 which included Cox at QB one of them and a freshman QB and new defense the other!…..
schmeckdawg
February 18th, 2011
1:46 pm
@59bulldawg, Just a thought I had. I was hoping for Friedgen as well but we got who we got. I too am willing to give Coach Friend a chance; however, I felt a storied program such as The UGA could have gone out and got a big time OL coach. Who knows, Friend may be the guy. I truly hope he is!! I also know that CMR is about out of wiggle room so I hope he has a lot of confidence in his hire.
Go DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!
Flatwoods Dawg
February 18th, 2011
1:47 pm
Trey is a disgruntled Auburn student. He applied to UGA and was rejected. Had to selltle for Auburn and now he is bitter and jealous.
MD
February 18th, 2011
1:47 pm
If we don’t honor “fans” of other teams a response on the UGA blog, eventually they’ll quit coming around. It is open to anyone and they can come and go as the please but quit giving them the satisfaction of a response.
They are still fuming
February 18th, 2011
1:47 pm
UGA haters are exactly like the NBC news broadcasters that hate and hate and hate anything connected to a conservative idea. They despise any and everything that UGA does. They live to hate. Why?
Both liberal newscaters and UGA haters hate themselves first. Failures at like they are.
The UGA frosh class of 2011 brought them out like never before. If UGA does win say 9 or 10 games …………….. they likely will open a vein. Sort of like the obamarons when they saw last Novemeber’s election results. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
Goooooooooooooooooooooooooo Dogs.
AU and Bama kids from my hood
February 18th, 2011
1:51 pm
I have lived in my north Fulton hood for about 16 years. I have watched kids grow up and move on. About 98% are great young kids.
The ones that go over to Alabama or AU or to SC or to Ole Miss cannot gain acceptance to either UGA or to GT ……………..so, they take seconds. Their parents do eventually act like they invented Bama or AU, or Ole Miss but at first, they are embarrased that their kids go to college in state of Alabama or in Mississippi. This says it all.
Go Dogs.
Passion
February 18th, 2011
1:57 pm
D coaches need to inspire attitude and passion. Most of the kids can run and develop the tools of the trade after a year or two.
If the new D coach can inspire passion, then great.
Steve Spurrier was an minor understudy coach for Pepper Rodgers over at GT for awhile. This path is the absolute NORMAL progression for a young coach. True too for now departed coach Blevins.
Go Dogs.
Mike
February 18th, 2011
2:16 pm
I don’t complain much, but let’s examine the records … for 2010, UGA, well, sucked in football with a complete lack of effort in the usual Toilet Bowl we are assigned to play. Central Florida? Come ‘on, man!
In Baseball, we were even worse. Losing season and sixth in the SEC. Basketball for 2010-2011? Improved, but not nationally ranked and middle-of-the-pack in the SEC. So we go out and hire some new coaches. Anybody ever heard of these guys? Point is, we aren’t exactly hiring the big names. Problem with that is, UGA is the second most profitable and flush athletic department in the country … I said, in the country! Why can’t we hire bigger names with proven track records – we obviously have the money to hire anyone we want. Why can’t we win in any major sport? Why do I continue to buy season tickets year after year for over 30 years, now? Well. I still love my Dawgs, but I am sure tired of losing …
Carlton
February 18th, 2011
2:17 pm
Everyone’s looking at the first two games as being make or break, and they are..
But don’t forget, Boise is basically a home game-we’ll have a much improved running game due to a new O-line coach, new strength and conditioning, and those fumbling and uncommitted clowns King and Ealey sitting (at this point, I’d take unproven Malcolme and Crowell over them any day). Also-our receivers will be much better without AJ there-our offense won’t have to solely rely on #8 this year (just look at the records with/without AJ last year as proof). Also, Kellen Moore lost some big weapons last year-that’s not going to help.
South Carolina will be tricky again but with our improved offense AND defense, we should be fine. The only reason UGA lost that game last year was because of Lattimore and a highly costly fumble by Ealey at the very end of the game. Lattimore’s no secret anymore for teams facing him now, and with the edition of John Jenkins, our defense against the run should be greatly improved (not to mention 3rd year man Jarvis Jones now playing for Justin Houston’s departure). We also have experienced defensive ends and have depth there. Steven Garcia makes mistakes regularly, and Alshon Jeffrey is really they’re only big threat (you can bet he’ll be treated like AJ Green next year-double covered regularly).
Other than that-Murray threw for over 3,000 yards in his redshirt freshman season. 24 touchdowns to 8 interceptions (four coming at Florida alone-another game we almost won). He also ran for 160+ yards-most of the time scrambling for first downs. He’ll be back and very, very good.
AND UGA’s schedule is very favorable. Look it up. And new strength and conditioning is already kicking players butts. Should be a great 2011! GO DAWGS!!
Terry
February 18th, 2011
2:29 pm
Don’t know if this will turn out the way I wanted it to? But, here goes.
From left to Right is how many points each SEC Team put up against
their rivals.
———–GA —SC—-AR—-MSST—TN—VANDY—KY—FL—-AUB
GA——–N——6——24——12——-41——-43——-44—-31—–31
SC——–17—-N——20——-N——-38——-21——–28—-36—–27
AR———31—41—–N——-38——-N——-49———N—–N——43
MSST—-24—-N—–31——-N——–N——–N——–24—–10—-14
TN———14—24—–N——–N——–N——-24——–24—–17—–N
VANDY–0—–7——14——N——–10——-N———20—-14——N
KY——–31—31—–N——-17——-14——-38———N—–17—–34
FL——–34—-14——N——-7——–31——55———48—–N——N
AUB—–49—-35—–65——-17——-N——-N———-37—–N—–N
AL——–N—–21—–24——-30——41——N———–N—–31—-27
LSU——N—–N——23——-29——16——27———-N—–33—-17
MS——-N—–N——24——-23——14——14———-42—–N—-31
———–AL—LSU—MS
GA——-N——N——N
SC——-35—–N——N
AR——-20—–31—–38
MSST–10——7——31
TN——-10—–14——52
VANDY-N——3——-28
KY——–N——N——-35
FL———6——29——-N
AUB—–28—–24——-51
AL——–N——21——-23
LSU——24—–N——–43
MS——-10—–36——–N
My Question to you? Could Bo Bo’s offense have won
more games had our defense held the rivals to less
points? Just looking at the other rivals scores, makes
me think with a better defense this year, we win
most of those games we lost last year.
Flatwoods Dawg
February 18th, 2011
2:35 pm
Terry
I predict that if our defense under Grantham holds the other teams offense to fewer points than the Dawgs score on offense, then we should have a great year. But, if you use last years statistics on 3rd efficiency and obvious passing downs, then my point is still moot.
UGAVIIII
February 18th, 2011
2:39 pm
Mike , get over 2010 . it was a bad year, the ususal toilet bowl? Please , we have played in 3 bcs bowls since Richts arrival, last time being 2007 Sugar , 2008 Cap one, 2006 Chik Filet , 2005 Sugar. 1 off year , 1 bad year. It happens to every program.
RHALL55
February 18th, 2011
2:40 pm
1) Is UGA going to hire a Special Teams Coach or is that going to be someone from within?
2) When is UGA going to offer Mike Davis (RB) or James DeLoach (LB / DE)? Everyone else has!!
3) Is UGA going to hire a Full Time Nutritionist?
@ Flatwoods Dawg
February 18th, 2011
2:41 pm
Since Trey is so full of $#!+, I’m guessing his father is the traveling fertilizer salesman.
Truly study the game of football, the trends, and what's going on
February 18th, 2011
2:45 pm
Out of the 32 NFL teams,
the Washington Redskin defense was # 31 against the pass and # 26 against the run.
That is not good.
Reversion to the mean
February 18th, 2011
3:04 pm
Don’t think Trey went to Tech or he would be aware of something called reversion to the mean or regression to the mean. Mark Richt has averaged 9.6 wins per year over a ten year period, which is forever in college coaching circles. That suggests that statistically, the odds are great that Georgia will move back toward the 10 win mark that has characterized the Richt tenure. On the other hand, on the lesser chance he doesn’t UGA will likely have a new coach in 2012.
Either way, you will not be able to keep the Dogs down for long.
UGAVIIII
February 18th, 2011
3:06 pm
@truly study , UGA hired him as a linebackers coach, in 2010 he was a defensive assistant. Hi number when he was a linebackers coach look pretty good. I suppose upou have to look at trends and not 1 year.
In 2009, Olivadotti tutored a pair of linebackers to their first Pro Bowl: 12-year veteran London Fletcher and rookie Brian Orakpo. In 2008, Olivadotti’s linebackers played a pivotal role in Washington ranking fourth overall in yards allowed per game (288.8), sixth overall in points allowed per game (18.5) and eighth overall in rushing yards allowed per game (95.4 yards).
The previous year, in Olivadotti’s first season as linebackers coach, the Redskins finished eighth in the NFL in overall defense (305.3 yards per game) and fourth in the league in overall rush defense (91.3 yards per game).
DawgByte
February 18th, 2011
3:10 pm
I like the fact Richt & Grantham dipped their toes back into the NFL waters… good move. I think this hire will work out well.
how2fish
February 18th, 2011
3:18 pm
Welcome to the Bull dog Nation Coach O…don’t let the turkeys and the trolls get you down. Go Dawgs!
Lagdawg
February 18th, 2011
3:52 pm
Great news. Welcome aboard. Hope he can recruit and coach these kids up. Only question I have is, are we recruiting for 2012. I see Fla. St. UA, Fla. and Miami already have some big time verbals. We need to get the ball rolling with some big lineman, WRs and some more RBs. 2011 class is in the books and now we need to work on the next class.
Buckeye
February 18th, 2011
3:59 pm
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/stewart_mandel/02/17/alabama.auburn/index.html?eref=sihp
I’m sure most decent minded fans have already read or would come around to read si.com’s Stewart Mandel on the Tommers debacle.
Dawg
February 18th, 2011
4:05 pm
The sad thing about this, the same people bad mouthing Georgia now will be on the band wagon when they start winning. Either you’re a true fan who sticks with your team through good times and bad times; you cannot have it both ways.
Dawghater
February 18th, 2011
4:18 pm
Vegas has UGA’s 2011 arrest count posted at 12+!
Derek
February 18th, 2011
4:18 pm
Trey-
Great stuff. Like you, I’m not happy with my dogs. Likie you, I’ll not sit around with my mouth shut while the dogs get worse every year. Like you, I’ll speak my mind and let others know how I feel about when the team keeps losing more games every season. Surprised so many fans are happy with this. It’s an outrage to me. So thanks for your rare perspective, a true fan, with an eye towards improvement.
ez
February 18th, 2011
4:25 pm
i perfer on Museum across from Bailey Towers …
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Buckeye
February 18th, 2011
4:31 pm
Apples,
The more I watch Howard ( before I was Trey) Thompkins and Co. it becomes more apparent this team lacks leadership. And Howard ( before I was Trey) seems to go the opposite way when he and/or the team face adversity. I noticed when breaking from a time out in the Vandy game, Howard approached Fox instead of rallying his troops. More than once.
He played with Tanner Smith (Clemson) in high school. Both were varsity starters as freshman along with Al Farooq Aminu (Wake, Golden State Warriors). Let me tell you, it was fun watching those freshman compete.
Tanner, who has/had an all around floor game was the vocal leader. Howard was clearly had better skills but left the little things to Tanner most of the time. When Howard ( before I was Trey) fled to Oak Hill in Va their jr. year, it became Tanner’s team. Aminu (also a freshman starter) had since transferred. Tanner didn’t have the purest shot but was a good creater and took on the scoring responsibilities and put the team on his shoulder his junior year. Gone were their version of the twin towers, Aminu and Thompkins.
Ironically, in the State Championship game when they were seniors, Howard (before I was Trey) came down hard, really hard, on his hip to close out the first half. He was knocked out of the game and did not return, Tanner, after being the creater and feeding Howard ( before I was Trey) all season, once again had to step up ( i.e. lead) , assumed the scoring responsibility for this last half of the championship game their senior year. . Tanner had the half of his life and they won with Howard (before I was Trey) waving his towel on a wobbly hip from the bench. When Howard (before I was Trey) left his Junior year, Tanner stepped up. Howard ( before I was Trey) based on the injury, left again leaving Tanner to literally lead his team to a State Championship
That look, when the call goes against him, hasn’t changed. And I guess he got by with his ball skills -incredible as they were/are. He didn’t have to lead in high school. He didn’t have to lead at Oak Hill his junior year playing with all 5 star big time recruits. So, he was not prepared to lead coming into UGA. His ball skills, again, helps him get by.
Not criticizing. I love watching him having watched so many of his high school games. Just my observations from a 6 foot white guy who played high school basketball years ago. As I’ve said many times that I am and always will be a Howard ( before I was Trey) fan. I hope to see them make The Dance.
Sorry for the ramble. Just wanted to give Apples my perspective.
Miles
February 18th, 2011
4:31 pm
Trey
Couldn’t agree more. Why can’t Richt win more games than he did the rpevious year? Does he just not have a clue what’s going on? Seriously, 7 out of 8 season, he wins less than the last year, that’s pathetic!!!
Steve
February 18th, 2011
4:41 pm
Wow, Richt loses more games every year than the one before it, almost every year at Georgia, enough is enough!!!! I am tired of this getting worse garbage every year. This is a tavesty!!!!
Jabberwookie
February 18th, 2011
4:43 pm
I reviewed Richt’s record since 2002, and it is true, Richt has lost more games than the year before almost 90% of the time.
You could make a wad of cash knowing this.
headley lamar
February 18th, 2011
4:46 pm
Mark Richt
6 out of ten Top Ten Finishes
2 SEC Titles
96-34 Record in by far the toughest conference in the land
7-3 in Bowl Games
9-1 Record vs Georgia Tech. Has basically turned that game into a glorified scrimmage.
Not too shabby eh
woebegong
February 18th, 2011
4:46 pm
Hate to break it to you flatwood but woebegong=woebegong. A play off of the name of a nasty prehistoric looking shark in western Australia. Caught one when I lived there, and as far as I know, nobody called it a Jimmy.
headley lamar
February 18th, 2011
4:49 pm
Mark Rich winning Percentage 74%
Nick Saban 71 %
Paul “Manboobs” Johnson 71%
Jabberwookie
February 18th, 2011
4:49 pm
ESPN SEC expert agrees.
Chris Low gave Richt a D- for 2010, the lowest score in the SEC. Finished porrly, inconsistent, didn’t meet pre-season expectations, didn’t do anything with talent, etc.
http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/39754/grading-the-sec
Jim
February 18th, 2011
4:55 pm
Les Miles wins more games than the year before 7 out of last 10 seasons.
4 wins to 8, to 9 in 2004
7 wins to 11, to 11 to 12 in 2007
8 wins to 9 to 11 wins in 2010
Jim
February 18th, 2011
4:59 pm
Since 1995, Nick Saban has only had 1 time in his career where his win total decreased, 2 seasons in a row.
Richt’s got worse 4 seasons in a row leading up to 2007, then has gotten worse 3 season in a row since 2007.
Jim
February 18th, 2011
5:01 pm
Saban’s career shows a skill at accurately solving his problem.
1995 6-5, then 6-6, then 7-6, then 6-6, 9-2, 8-4, 10-3, 8-5, 13-1, 9-3, 7-6, 12-2, 14-0, 10-3.
If Saban has a year where he wins less games, he diagnoses properly, makes correct adjustments, and coaches those porblems out of his team.
Jim
February 18th, 2011
5:02 pm
Yet Richt wins less, each season, 7 out of the last 8 seasons, UNREAL!!!!
headley lamar
February 18th, 2011
5:02 pm
Mark Richt
9-1 vs Tech. has basically ended the game as a rivalry. In order for it to be a rivalry the other team has to have a chance of winning. under Richt this hasnt been the case except for one fluke.
Mark Richt has a winning record against every SEC team except Florida.
3-1 vs Alabama
4-0 vs Ole Miss
2-1 vs Miss St
5-1 vs Arkansas
6-4 vs Auburn
7-3 vs South Carolina
6-4 vs Tennessee
8-2 vs Kentucky
9-1 vs Vanderbilt ( Tech Like. Sort of an indicator of what Tech would be in the SEC. Vandy. )
2-0 vs Clemson
7-3 in bowl games
and of course 9-1 vs Georgia Tech. Totally dominating.
Pretty impressive resume eh.
dawgdip
February 18th, 2011
5:05 pm
Hey Trey put your money where your stupid mouth is.
headley lamar
February 18th, 2011
5:09 pm
Percentage of the time Mark Richt beats Georgia Tech
90 %
Aaron
February 18th, 2011
5:11 pm
I want to know why Georgia will not hire a full time special teams coach? As important as this facet of the game is, why skimp in this area? As much money that is spent on coaching here in Athens, and as much emphasis on winning by alumni and fans.. why is Georgia still behind other teams in this regard?
Georgia hasn’t been horrible in this area, but I can imagine they could have significant improvement with a coach dedicated to this area. An improved special teams unit, could be the push this team needs to become elite again.
All the best,
Aaron
Aaron
February 18th, 2011
5:12 pm
Problem is, Florida was the team to beat all these years… and when Richt found a way to beat FLA, they lost to a weak SC team. A little consistency would be nice.
who?
February 18th, 2011
5:44 pm
why does Ga keep hiring these no name coaches? Why not hire a top coach from a big program? Richt must be having trouble getting anyone good to come to UGA. I need a drink.
BILLY JACK
February 18th, 2011
5:47 pm
HEY TREY-GO BACK TO YOUR TECH SITE-ITS THE ONE WITH THE TUMBLEWEEDS ROLLING ACROSS THE SCREEN-LOSER
BYRDDAWG
February 18th, 2011
5:59 pm
Percentage of the time Mark Richt’s DAWGS lose to tech 10%…Percentage of the time paul johnson takes the blame for a loss 0%!!!!!
UGAVIIII
February 18th, 2011
6:06 pm
Miles , Derek, Trey , Jim all the same person or their in the tickle pile together!
hbcuclassics
February 18th, 2011
6:11 pm
Black College Football Hall of Fame – Class of 2011
* Rosey Brown, OL, Morgan
* Earl Banks, Coach, Morgan
* Lem Barney, DB, Jackson
… * Mel Blount, DB, Southern
* Willie Davis, DL, Grambling
* “Bullet” Bob Hayes, WR/KR, FAMU
* Joe Kendall, QB, Kentucky St
* Art Shell, OL, Md Eastern Shore
* Doug Williams, QB, Grambling
* Willie Jeffries, Coach, SC St/Howard
MaxxDawg
February 18th, 2011
6:12 pm
This was a coup. What a great hire
Dawg89
February 18th, 2011
8:08 pm
Great for UGA. Not sure what Coach O sees in this deal. Doesn’t make sense to me from his perspective.
Bitter vince dooly
February 18th, 2011
8:24 pm
toilet paper tide, that idiot that poison’s tumor’s cornner tree has to be yoo uncle slim… only in ali-bam-mE
PS—-chain saw or poison???????wipe that red off yoo neck boy!!
yaaw give hill folk a bad name
RED DOG 77
February 19th, 2011
2:02 am
For those who seem to be worried about special teams play now that Belin is gone. How many of you read the article ?………..Olivadotti worked on special teams for the Redskins, and was with the Redskins longer than any other coach over the last 11 years………..To me, that says alot ! and as good as Belin was, I believe Olivadotti is no doubt an upgrade !………..Coach Richt is putting the pieces together for a championship at Georgia……..mabe not in 2011…….but look out 2012…….I see us rippin’ and snortin’ and driving our opponents into the dirt soon………Coach Mark Richt is a winner, and won’t be kept down for long !………..GATA !
Skinny Post
February 19th, 2011
8:31 am
New coaches, New Players, New year, New Game baby, Dawgs 10-2 (P.S. SAME OLD TECH 4-8) Go Dawgs!!!!!!!
Brucerugby79
February 19th, 2011
12:04 pm
hey trey you –as they say up here in NC ARE A NICE UN
Jimmy
February 19th, 2011
3:12 pm
richt needs to try something besides praying for a better season. he hasn’t got it 7 out of 8 times.
Judge Dawg
February 19th, 2011
4:07 pm
I believe the new coach did special teams for the Skins but of course, that is not top rated program. We will have a good defense next year for the first time in a while.
D Mas
February 19th, 2011
11:20 pm
Dis new hire don’t mean jack. Last year, richt done go out and hire 3 defensive coaches, lose 2 more games than 2009, don’t make no difference, more new coaches you have to hire, worse team gets.
Dawgfan1990
February 20th, 2011
8:48 am
Sounds cool but we have all seen how good the Redskins defense has been. How what this be a good choice?
more of the same
February 20th, 2011
11:04 am
hiring a mediocre coach from a bad redskins team will not win the SEC. Richt keeps making the same mistakes over and over again. Why doesn’t the man learn anything?
Columbus
February 21st, 2011
3:05 am
Great hire!!! Great man, really good coach who can bring help to many areas of the defense. It’s like having 2 defensive coordinators on staff. The Dawg’s D may be about to be incredibly tough. 2nd year under Grantham should be better 2 years from now after he has his players in the system it shoule be starting to get great. I just hope that with the guys we have the next couple years can pick it up, fit in the system and do a good job. Jenkins should help TREMENDOUSLY immediately along with Jarvis Jones. Too bad Houston didn’t stay….but Boykin did..Again great hire Coach Richt!!!
JE
February 21st, 2011
4:39 am
Trey,,,,, It was the HMS Titanic….
Jeff
February 21st, 2011
7:24 am
Trey
Titanic is perfect picure of Georgia last 8 seasons under Richt. Win less games than the year before 89% of seasons, 7 out of last 8 seasons Richt won less than year before.
Jeff
February 21st, 2011
8:09 am
New coach won’t help, Richt’s tried that before many times over last 8 seasons, and got less wins than the year before 89% of seasons, despite having changed coaches.
Jborodawg
February 21st, 2011
8:33 am
Looks like a great hire…good resume…experience in all facets of D.
why
February 21st, 2011
1:15 pm
the redskins defense was terrible—why did uga hire this guy?
Jborodawg
February 21st, 2011
1:21 pm
Great post Headley Lamar.
Sure, it sucks to lose to Flawduh; but, who has a winning record against them the last 10 years?
treys an idiot
February 21st, 2011
2:50 pm
Whats tech record over that time trey? Great bowl record for Yech with Johnson too lol
treys an idiot
February 21st, 2011
2:53 pm
And when is 10 wins less than 10 win? 10 in 2004 and 10 in 2005 11 in 2007 then 10 again huh . Tech has less 10 win seasons than Richt does lmao
DolPhan
February 21st, 2011
10:55 pm
Tom Olivadotti – not a great pedigree. Under performing defenses were his legacy, maybe prevented Marino from winning Super Bowl.