With Washaun Ealey’s departure, heat’s turned up on Caleb King, not Isaiah Crowell
Caleb King has averaged more than five yards per carry the last two seasons but has struggled with injuries and suspensions. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin)
A lot of people may feel like the pressure was turned up on incoming freshman Isaiah Crowell when Georgia and tailback Washaun Ealey decided to part ways this week. I disagree.
As a five-star prospect and the No. 1-rated running back prospect in America, much already was expected of Crowell. And no matter how you slice it, he’s still a true freshman. He’s going to be given the latitude of the learning curve, at least in the early going. He’s not going to be expected to know everything and to do everything just right.
No, if you ask me the heat has been turned up on Caleb King.
King is the fifth-year senior. By default, he is the incumbent starter at tailback.
As such, King is supposed to have the playbook mastered at this point. He should be as proficient a pass blocker as he is a ball carrier. At 23 years old, he’s supposed to be the mature one, the one who leads the other running backs by example.
Whether King has what it takes to do that is unclear. His UGA career has been in a constant state of interruption between injuries and disciplinary infractions. Just last season he missed three games due to suspension and another two and a half with injuries.
Georgia fans have yet to see what a fully-committed, injury-and-suspension-free King might look like.
- As a freshman in 2008, he was buried behind Knowshon Moreno on the depth chart.
- In August of 2009, he missed much of preseason camp with a hamstring injury.
- In September of 2009 he missed 2 1/2 games with a sprained ankle.
- In October of 2009 he suffered a broken jaw against LSU.
- In April of 2010, he missed most of spring practice and the G-Day game with a knee injury.
- In October of 2010, he was suspended for two games after being jailed for failure to appear on a minor traffic charge.
- In December of 2010, he was suspended for the Liberty Bowl for missing academic appointments, a violation of athletic department policy.
But when King has been healthy and available, he’s actually been pretty good. He has averaged over five yards per carry each of the last two seasons, an important statistical indicator in the rough-and-tumble SEC. He averaged 5.2 yards a pop when he rushed for 594 yards as a sophomore and 5.4 while getting only 80 carries last year.
And there were indications this spring that he has finally popped free of controversy.
Asked about Crowell’s impending arrival this summer, King said, “He’s still got to come in and work hard because the rest of us are working hard. We’re all busting our tails. I’m going to try to get him under my wing and go from there.”
As for the events that led to his suspensions, he told reporters, “That will never happen again.”
Coach Mark Richt has already assured us that we’ll likely see much of the ballyhooed Crowell in the season opener. “I wouldn’t be shocked to see him running that rock in the Dome against Boise State on the opening play,” Richt said.
But odds are we’ll see even more of Caleb King.
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zzggyy
May 10th, 2011
10:40 am
Whoever!
Tarlie Chrippi
May 10th, 2011
10:40 am
That stings…
NJ Dawg
May 10th, 2011
10:41 am
In contrast to Ealey’s disciplinary problems, King’s issues have been mostly injury-related, so I’m not worried about him being a bad influence on Crowell. The bigger concern is how committed Richt and Bobo will be to the running game. In the SEC, it CAN’T be just a change-of-pace after you’ve passed twelve times in a row.
Offensive linemen wear d-linemen down when they fire off the line in run-blocking. If King and Crowell can stay healthy (and that’s not a given for either of them) and Bobo commits to the run, they can be really good. But that’s at least three “ifs” that I’m not too sure about.
NC Dawg
May 10th, 2011
10:42 am
I got faith that Caleb can have a good year.
run the ball
May 10th, 2011
10:43 am
It doesn’t matter who the tailback is, CMB will not allow the running game, much less one back, get into a rhythm. Our refusal to be a physical running team costs us ball games. If you can’t line up and get one inch against Central Florida? Wow. We’re not a good running team. We’re a terrible screen pass team. We really have no identity on offense.
Wayne
May 10th, 2011
10:49 am
Dude. Those “hamstrong” injuries are pretty tough to come back from.
Wayne
May 10th, 2011
10:50 am
You’re almost too fast for me, Chip.
Mtn Dawg
May 10th, 2011
10:51 am
I hope King steps and takes the rock, as he should. If he plays up to his potential and we have Crowell, Malcomb and the other guy, we’re deep folks, and talented. This is going to be fun. Hope the OL is up to the call.
Randall "Pink" Floyd
May 10th, 2011
10:54 am
No heat on King. We already know what we’re going to get from him. On his best day he’s only going to be adequate. No, the heat is still on Crowell. And the door is open for Malcome.
Geez
May 10th, 2011
10:56 am
With all the things going on in Athens, I wonder if UGA will win more than 7 games this year.
1980 is sooooooooooooo far away. Herschell, is that you?
Oncology Results
May 10th, 2011
10:58 am
King is just as big of a cancer to this team as Ealey was. Get rid of this worthless punk now.
Geez
May 10th, 2011
10:58 am
UGA players sure have funny names to make fun of.
Washup Ealey, Noshot Morono, Flat Stafford……….
EARL
May 10th, 2011
10:59 am
Get a clue.
caleb king scored 2 touchodwns on 80 carries.
ealey scored 11 on 150.
caleb king can’t replace ealey.
you’d need 6 caleb’s to replace 1 ealey.
Will
May 10th, 2011
11:00 am
Caleb scored 2 td’s on 80 carries.
Ealey got 11 td’s on 150 carries.
You’d need 6 Caleb’s to place 1 Ealey.
Will
May 10th, 2011
11:00 am
I agree with Earl.
CountryBlumpkin
May 10th, 2011
11:02 am
Will, you probably agree with Ed and Jerry too. Oh wait, same person.
dawgster
May 10th, 2011
11:04 am
Caleb had more yds per carry than ealey, so how many carries does Ealey need to replace Caleb’s?? Do that math for a change.
Will
May 10th, 2011
11:05 am
For King to match Ealey’s 11 td’s King will need 440 carries, since he only scored a td every 40 touches. King only got 80 carries last year.
King likes to passblock so he’s a good match for Bozo, oops, Bobo.
Tick Tock
May 10th, 2011
11:06 am
Gonna look reeeeeeeeeeeeal bad for UGA if Richt drops King, a SENIOR RB.
poopdawg
May 10th, 2011
11:07 am
Don’t forget about BOO. Apparently Richt did last year.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
11:08 am
The real question is will King show enough in the Spring and early in the season to warrant CMB and CMR giving him the ball 200-240 times this year. He has shown glimpses of success but not sustained effort. Crowell should get the ball 150 times this year if King does his job properly.
Will
May 10th, 2011
11:09 am
What happens when Caleb fumbles or gets injured again?
Observation
May 10th, 2011
11:09 am
Most of the people who blog on AJC UGA blogs, never attended UGA. Funny how that happens.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
11:10 am
**** show enough in the Summer****
Mark Richt coaches the players down, not up
May 10th, 2011
11:10 am
6-6 for the mutts and pay raise for Richt.NICE!
Will
May 10th, 2011
11:10 am
My bet is Ealey ends up at in 2012 at Alabama or Auburn or Miss St or Tenn. A place where they run the football.
sogadog
May 10th, 2011
11:12 am
I give King credit for hanging in there and not giving up like Waushan did. This season will be his last opportunity to shine and show the NFL scouts he is qualified to play pro ball. I hope he remains healthy and has a great season.
CHDawg
May 10th, 2011
11:14 am
We are much stronger at TB with or without Washaun. Look, the near constant problems can be a distraction and drag on the team…wish he could have worked through it, though. Malcome, Thomas and even Hartley can contribute. I think Malcome has much more potential than people seem to realize. He has SEC power, size and speed and all should get better. He is inexperienced. King is a very solid TB, who really knows the whole game and playbook. If he can stay injury, problem, and fumble free, he will do very well. Crowell is a wild card: he could come in green and intimidated by the level jump, and he could make a contribution. He certainly has the potential. Compare this lineup to the start of the last few years and your optimism will grow. BTW, I would love to see King drop some weight and add some speed and quickness. He is fine all around, but his unique gift is his elusiveness. Slowing him down in any way negates his best abilities IMHO.
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
11:15 am
Will, your predictions are worthless.
Ealey will go somewhere where he can play now-NOT BCS school
Mettenberger didn’t transfer-he got kicked off the team-he will never play at LSU, already been recruited over for next year
Gray-Will never play QB at Colorado. Backup wide receiver
Richt is eliminating the cancers.
Ealey
Gray
Mett
Houston(graduated)
Observation
May 10th, 2011
11:16 am
BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Alabama -1
Auburn – 1
Florida -2
LSU -2
Tennessee – 1
UGA- ZERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jones
May 10th, 2011
11:16 am
kING’S 2 TD’S WONT REPLACE eALEY’S 11.
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
11:18 am
and Geez, you fat wimp moron.
Where did you go to college?
I bet you didn’t go at all much less to UGA.
Your posts are retarded. Why don’t you go stalk somewhere else? You offer no value to any kind of adult discussion about football.
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
11:19 am
WOW observation!
You win Mr Obvious award.
how long did your research take?
Geez
May 10th, 2011
11:20 am
“and Geez, you fat wimp moron.’
Folks, DawginLex is a classic example of inbreeding gone horribly wrong.
“Where did you go to college?”
Florida
“Your posts are retarded.”
No, you’re retarded, Corky.
“Why don’t you go stalk somewhere else? You offer no value to any kind of adult discussion about football.”
Says the gal who hangs out on UGA blogs all day.
Nomobama
May 10th, 2011
11:20 am
“and the other guy. We’re deep folks and talented”. LMAO. If you actually were deep or talented, you’d think you’d be able to recall the other guys actual name.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
11:22 am
DawginLex reminds me of the Gabbie Gifford shooter. Big conspiracy type, angry and calls other people names.
Seek help, sick one.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
11:23 am
Observation,
What is the point of your “observation”? Do you not realize we already know this? As a UGA guy and SEC fan I am proud of the conference to achieve this type of success. Do I find it difficult to pull for certain teams in the games? Of course, but conference superiority is a pretty good thing also. So I eliminate my personal feeling towards sadi teams. By posting this it only makes you look juvenile and is very sophomoric. I am sure this is over your head as it deals in the world of sanity and logic. Just know that all the exclamation marks on accentuate that point.
hop
May 10th, 2011
11:25 am
dawginlex.. you are an absolute idiot. gray and mett are not cancers,but you certainly are!
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
11:25 am
Geez and observation are classic examples of kids whose parents wish they had practiced better birth control and had one less kid.
Changing your blog handles, posting inane drivel over and over and wishing they had gone to UGA.
Really sad and pathetic.
I’m going to escape this misery you have created on this blog.
Enjoy talking to yourself.
icedawg
May 10th, 2011
11:27 am
“Observation” you must have been born after to 1980. Granted not much to show after that. King has been injury and fumble prone. The poor play or talent along the OL has “dogged” us for the past few years and made the running game a yawn. Why wouldn’t they give the ball to the new guy since he will probably only be around 2 years? I can remember when freshmen did not play their first year but stayed the 4. It’s all about the money now.
BG
May 10th, 2011
11:28 am
Caleb will have a big year and a shot in the NFl.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
11:28 am
Lowcountry Bulldawg
I post this to irritate angry dawg fans who didn’t even attend UGA.
“Of course, but conference superiority is a pretty good thing also.”
It is for teams who pull their weight and win national championships. Band wagoners like you just give the SEC a bad name.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
11:29 am
DawginHeat
How many times did your sister/mom drop you on your head in the trailer park?
Observation
May 10th, 2011
11:29 am
“By posting this it only makes you look juvenile and is very sophomoric.”
You should point that statement to DawginLex.
RxDawg
May 10th, 2011
11:30 am
“No, if you ask me the heat has been turned up on Caleb King.”
I completely agree Chip. That was one of the first things I thought when I saw the news about Ealy.
mcdawg
May 10th, 2011
11:31 am
look some of the folks don’t get it-BoBo and Richt are committed to a “balanced” attack-when we have fallen behing often and early during the Cox days-we had to throw alot more
Ealey could should woulda been a great one-but if King and Malcome stay healthy i don’t see a big drop off in production -and who know maybe Crowell can step in–but they have to know how to read a defense and they have to know how to block
it is not as simple as hitting a whole
NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!
May 10th, 2011
11:31 am
Hey DawginLex,
Why are you such an angry person?
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
11:31 am
Band Wagoner? Nah, not really. But if you would like to think that feel free. Nice thing about this country we are entitled to our opinions no matter how dumb they may be.
Geez
May 10th, 2011
11:32 am
DawginLex is angry because she’s been cheering for a school that hasn’t done anything since 1980.
Joe
May 10th, 2011
11:33 am
Note to CMR: PLEASE PLEASE…dont let Caleb take Crowell under his wing…..what we get is a player with a attitude….a player that is nothing about team….funny…Caleb of all people would make the remark about “he still has to come in and work hard” LMAO on that one from King….yeah Caleb…you’ve been working REAL hard the last few years……..maybe Caleb could learn something from Crowell- like ATTITUDE…..perhaps he will take Caleb under his wing….
Observation
May 10th, 2011
11:34 am
Lowcountry Bulldawg
How many more decades will it be before UGA wins a national title?
Let’s look at 2010 shall we.
Florida was down.
TN was down.
SC was mediocre.
UGA sucked.
Will it take EVERY team in the SEC Least for UGA to have a good season?
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
11:34 am
You almost have to imagine the offense having King/Crowell in on 1st and 2nd down. Then insering Thomas in on 3rd down and using him out of the backfield to catch the ball.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
11:38 am
Observation,
I do not base my fandom of the University simply on winning a National Title. No matter what the record is I will always support the university. Apparently the same cannot be said for you and whatever team you support as your central argument is based on National Titles. It would then seem you are disappointed far more often then rewarded.
jarvis
May 10th, 2011
11:41 am
I’ve said this on here before. King is from my hometown. I’ve NEVER heard a nice thing about him or his family.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
11:42 am
Lowcountry Bulldawg
Never said you did. I just asked you a simple question since most UGA fans I know, claim that UGA will indeed win next years national title.
Go back in time with me to 2008. UGA was preseason number one and UGA fans all over the great state of GA were proclaiming that they’d just won the national title……without even playing one game.
How’d that work out?
5 different SEC teams, almost half the SEC, has won 1 or more titles since 1980. Auburn has gone undefeated more times than ANY NCAA football school. Bama has won 2, TN has won one, UF has won 3 and LSU has won 2 since 1980.
My point is, dawg fans are delusional.
Red Clay Hound
May 10th, 2011
11:44 am
Wow, I knew Caleb had some injuries, but seeing them listed together really paints a picture. The only healthy year he has had was 2008 when he didn’t even play. Looks to me like Boo and Crowell will get plenty of carries this year.
RHALL55
May 10th, 2011
11:46 am
Ten @ Ten??????
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
11:50 am
I have decided I’m not going to be run away by the trolls.
Observation, only an idiot predicts a national title for UGA next year. Now you call me an idiot and bash me and UGA and I’m the one who supposedly is angry? I’m not predicting a national title. I have said repeatedly 9 or 10 wins would be a great year for this team.
It will all depend on the defense. If the PPG allowed can drop to BVG levels, the offensive shortcomings will be masked.
Now if you would like to converse as adults, let me know. I’m willing. If you and Geez and want to continue to change your blog handles and make personal attacks, let me know that as well and i will ignore accordingly.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
11:56 am
How many teams that start the season Preseason #1 finish number 1? Where did Auburn start last season?
Should the UGA team have faired better than it did? Of course, look at the talent on the roster. Did UGA fans that year have a right to expect great things? I dare say so.
You simply cannot lump irrational blog fans into the group of “all” Dawg fans. Also as a fan what should I expect? To have a losing record every year? Fans ingeneral want to win it all. If they dont this year, then they hope for next year. It is simply not a UGA issue it is a Southern football issue. You happen to surround yourself around many UGA fans. I was for an extended period around tons of South Carolina and Clemson fans. They are the same way. It is a Southern football thing. Southern football fans of bigboy football WANT to be National Title contenders. So much, to a fault that it makes sane fans look bad.
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
11:58 am
Alabama 2010-preseason #1
finished 4th in SEC West
lost to arch rival at home blowing 24 point lead
Beat MSU in Cap One Bowl
That’s underachieving too.
If they repeat that in 2011, is Saban on the hot seat?
Mean Machine
May 10th, 2011
12:02 pm
Richt has never played true freshmen at RB because he is adamant about them learning the protection schemes before he puts them out there. He better adapt his playbook to get Crowell on the field (as Spurrier did with Lattamore). If he is relying on King for any kind of consistent play, then this offense is doomed! King cannot stay healthy, therefore he is not dependable. Making him the starter because he knows the protection schemes better than anyone else is asking for a stagnant offense. I hope Richt realizes this.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:02 pm
“How many teams that start the season Preseason #1 finish number 1? Where did Auburn start last season?”
USC was the last team to start and finish at number one. Auburn was 22 at the start of last season. Several people predicted that Auburn would go far. Herbstriet and Phil Steele were two of those. The only difference is Auburn fans don’t get on blogs and routinely scream WE GONE WIN US A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NOW!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!
Auburn fans are humble. UGA fans are retarded.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:03 pm
“If they repeat that in 2011, is Saban on the hot seat?”
Not when Saban helped win a national title the year before.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:03 pm
“If you and Geez and want to continue to change your blog handles and make personal attacks, let me know that as well and i will ignore accordingly.”
Contradict much?
RxDawg
May 10th, 2011
12:05 pm
“Auburn fans are humble. UGA fans are retarded.”
lol… you need to observe some more
1eyedJack
May 10th, 2011
12:05 pm
Is there anybody out there?
RxDawg
May 10th, 2011
12:06 pm
I’m comfortably numb 1eye.
Einsteindawg
May 10th, 2011
12:06 pm
First Moody and now Ealey…doesn’t speak well of ECI’s discipline.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
12:06 pm
Yep, “ALL” UGA fans are retarded. Obviously you are to young to remember the legendary Bo Jackson trying to to speak the English language back in the day. That was retarded.
1eyedJack
May 10th, 2011
12:06 pm
“since most UGA fans I know, claim that UGA will indeed win next years national title.”
The only UGA fans you know are the tech tards posing as UGA fans on these blogs.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:07 pm
“lol… you need to observe some more”
I have and do.
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
12:07 pm
Observation,
Are you going to continue to be a smarta$$? do you want to actually discuss football?
Very simple questions.
secisfootball
May 10th, 2011
12:07 pm
DawginLex…..ahhhh….live through others when your team is a joke. 5-7 with that much talent? Seriously? And all you can bring up is the AU game and OUR 10 win season last year? Pathetic. If we underachieve with 10 wins in a year coming off of losing 8 starters on D, pardon me if I am not too disappointed.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:07 pm
“Obviously you are to young to remember the legendary Bo Jackson trying to to speak the English language back in the day.”
He had a speech impediment, jerk. I do remember Walker not being able to read and write. That Trans-Am must have made up for it.
1eyedJack
May 10th, 2011
12:08 pm
And Large Charles is “special” also. Turrable.
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
12:09 pm
secisfootball
May 10th, 2011
12:07 pm
DawginLex…..ahhhh….live through others when your team is a joke. 5-7 with that much talent? Seriously? And all you can bring up is the AU game and OUR 10 win season last year? Pathetic. If we underachieve with 10 wins in a year coming off of losing 8 starters on D, pardon me if I am not too disappointed.
**************************************************************
Someone want to interpret this for me?
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:09 pm
“Are you going to continue to be a smarta$$? do you want to actually discuss football?”
Sure, let’s discuss football.
Bama is rebuilding and will lose 3-4 games. LSU will lose 1-2 games. UF will lose 3-4 games. USC will bomb. Auburn will lose 4-5 games. UGA will lose 2-3 games.
SEC will not be represented in the championship game.
2012 will be a beast of a year for Auburn and Alabama.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:10 pm
“Someone want to interpret this for me?”
He basically says you’re an idiot.
1eyedJack
May 10th, 2011
12:10 pm
RxDawg, just nod if you can hear me.
Einsteindawg
May 10th, 2011
12:11 pm
Come on Guys…be nice to each other. Ya’ll sound like a bunch of Tenn Vols at a family reunion.
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
12:11 pm
Thank you.
I have said that I believe Arkansas will win the West. Petrino’s 3rd year at Louisville was outstanding. He may be a scumbag in how he handled ATL, but he can coach college football.
Their defense will hold its own and Wilson will be just as good if not better than Mallett. Plus they can now run the ball.
i too agree there will be no SEC rep in the BCS game. But it won’t be boise state either.
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
12:12 pm
Who went 5-7?
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:13 pm
DawginLex
Petrino doesn’t know anything about defense. Arky will lose 3-4 games this season.
“Wilson will be just as good if not better than Mallett.”
Mullett sucked.
“But it won’t be boise state either.”
I think it will be Oklahomo and possibly FSU.
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
12:13 pm
Tenn Vols are a lot nicer than these guys
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
12:14 pm
O now I am the jerk,lol! Did I touch a nerve there Sparky? Didn’t like the insult of one of your childhood hero’s? Didn’t like someone insulting one of your programs beloved players? Damn, sorry about that. Maybe a $500 dollar handshake will make you feel better.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
12:15 pm
Really FSU? I really have a hard time with Jimbo Fisher being that type of a coach to go win a NT. Something just doesnt sit right with the program imo.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:15 pm
“Maybe a $500 dollar handshake will make you feel better.”
Why, will it be used to bail out your team members at UGA?
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
12:16 pm
i say Arkansas loses to Bama at Bama but it won’t matter because Bama will lose 2 or 3 games.
Better go back and look at what Petrino did at UL. That program was crap and he was close to BCS title level with a break or two against WV. He had a plan and followed it.
I say they are SEc champs in 2011
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:16 pm
Cam Newton was the first black QB to win a Heisman in the SEC. Kind of surprised that no one exploited that on tv.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
12:17 pm
Ugh, that comeback makes no sense. Are you going to be the one bailing my players out? Try again latter, thanks for playing though.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:17 pm
“Better go back and look at what Petrino did at UL.”
UL didn’t play anyone.
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
12:17 pm
gotta go boys.
Later
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:17 pm
“Ugh, that comeback makes no sense.”
Why, because you’re illiterate?
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:18 pm
Remember that time when Nick Fairly buried that man-child qb wannabe into the ground at Jordan-Hare?
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
12:19 pm
Yep just like Bo Jackson
Geez
May 10th, 2011
12:19 pm
WAR DAMN EAGLE AND ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!
ALABAMA: The REAL state for winning in college football.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
12:20 pm
Don’t forget, ” The state where men are men and the sheep a scared!”
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:21 pm
“Yep just like Bo Jackson”
Looks like someone has Bo Jackson penis envy.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:22 pm
GA: The state that gave us Jimmy Carter and Cynthia McKinny.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
12:22 pm
Looks like someone has UGA penis envy.
DAWG MAN
May 10th, 2011
12:23 pm
CALEB KING HAS SHOWN US WHAT HE CAN DO IN ATHENS. NOT VERY MUCH!!! BRING ON “BOO” AND CROWELL!!!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
12:23 pm
Alabama: The state that has yet to give America anything.
AceDawg
May 10th, 2011
12:27 pm
I don’t know who will run the ball, but King seems unreliable, so I hope the others are prepared. Thomas has looked nice in the past, maybe even explosive, but I know he is a fumbler. I don’t know Malcombe well enough. Crowell – I hope UGA will give him a thousand carries if he hits campus running and looks like a natural in college the way he does in high school videos.
Judge Dawg
May 10th, 2011
12:27 pm
Ealey had two game changing fumbles and the infamous look out block on the final drive against Arkansas. We will be better off without him.
Jackson
May 10th, 2011
12:34 pm
@Lexdawg and Observation. I think we all agree that the SEC is a defense first league built on speed and strength. The best way to counter a defense like that is to run the ball. Having said that, all the great SEC powerhouse teams over the past 15 years have had dominant D-line types of players. Kids who are man childs that can dominate in the backfield of the opposing offenses. We can talk about offense all day long but it really boils down to that disruptive D-Line pressure.
Each of the past 5 BCS winners had a dominant D line player. Here is a list of those guys.
2007 -UF-Derrick Harvey
2008 – LSU- Glenn Dorsey
2009- UF- Carlos Dunlap
2010- UA- Mount Cody
2011- UA – Nick Fairley
So the question for UGA isn’t the offense but rather whether Jenkins can be that force. Same question with Alabama’s D line. Can’t really quantify Mr. Wizard Les Miles but for Arkansas, another year of watching the development of Petrino’s system, Defenses will catch up. I am not sure Ark has that dominant D line player which will have an effect on them. Having said that, Clowney may prove to be the difference maker at USC…. time will tell.
Mark (another one)
May 10th, 2011
12:37 pm
I read the complaints about King’s fumbles and I don’t understand. Career stats from ESPN:
255 carries, 1271 yds, 10 TDs and no fumbles. His issue has almost always been one of health and winning playing time. If you remember the LSU game, his jaw was broken by a cheap shot. Hard to blame King for that. The real news was a kept playing. I can’t imagine playing in the SEC with a wired jaw.
King also has shown he makes the blocks when they are called for. Picking up a free rusher is critical to any passing game, and he does it well. I look for a healthy King to be the starter with Boo and IC fighting for playing time. I also appreciate the attitude of wanting to help the freshman adjust. That is a veteran putting the team first.
tide roll
May 10th, 2011
12:38 pm
Last August, Didn’t Richt choose to miss a SATURDAY practice to go to North Carolina to watch his son play. Why wasn’t he disciplined? You’re crazy if you think the players don’t notice this lack of commitment, and aren’t adversely affected by it!
Buckeye
May 10th, 2011
12:38 pm
GAC! GAC!
Puke.
phil
May 10th, 2011
12:39 pm
King has proven – repeatedly – that he cannot be counted on. Doesn’t matter whether it’s injuries or stupidity, we know something will happen to keep him out of a good 4 games more than likely. It’s basically a given. That’s how some players are. He’s one of them.
Could that change? Well sure it could! Will it? We’ll have to wait and see. But one thing is for sure. King can’t be counted on to dependably do anything until he actually goes out there and does it.
And obviously we can’t rely on some overrated freshman who hasn’t played a down either. Last time I checked, King came just as highly rated as this Crowell is.
I forget the guy’s name but we had a back 10 years ago say he would be the next Herschel, and as i recall, he was crushed at the 1 on a toss sweep and left with a concussion, never to be heard from again basically….Ware maybe? Anyway, the point is that all this talk, all this blather about how great Crowell is going to be is meaningless until the ball is kicked off….
nothingtoseehere
May 10th, 2011
12:42 pm
Chip, i think you need to end the ability to comment on your blogs. Suddenly its a place for someone hiding behind a moniker to simply slam one another school. Its so predictable. It’s old and sophomoric. If you are a fan of UF/Auburn/ALA/GT/TN and you are coming on a blog post about a UGA player, you’re obviously not going to offer anything construction about the discussion. You have one purpose and its to leave trite comments. And you can do it behind your little computer without having to face repercussions. It’s mind boggling to me because I’d never return the favor. I guess you don’t have anything better to do.
Tobias Funke
May 10th, 2011
12:43 pm
Some of you people are pathetic
Reaper
May 10th, 2011
12:44 pm
The heat is on the OL and the OC. Malcome will be the difference maker. Big, bruising and punishing runner. He can wear down the defense as long as the line does its job. All I know is that the playcalling better be on point.
schmeckdawg
May 10th, 2011
12:44 pm
For the love of pete Caleb please do not take him under your wings, let money bags McClendon earn his money and do the coaching!
savannahdawg
May 10th, 2011
12:51 pm
The only issue with King, is his lack of heart! He has never showed any. It’s too late now……the kid doesn’t have it. Can’t coach it, can’t teach it……….either you have it or you don’t. King doesn’t it and never will. He is too lazy, no work ethic! Let him leave also. Give his scholarship to someone who WANT’S IT!!!
Kirby Smart's spokeman
May 10th, 2011
12:52 pm
Ya’ll just hold on. I’ll be there in about 8 month’s, and we will sign some big,mean lineman. We’ll be physical. We’ll over sign some boys and hide them in the medical ward. We’ll practice 364 days a year. Whiners and softness will be gone. Just hang on. No more high dive excursions. Game on!
Buckeye
May 10th, 2011
12:53 pm
Is Isaiah, The Annointed One II, going to start his journey to Athens with a torchh lighting tour throughout the State?
Will he include Clinch County?
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:53 pm
Buckeye
You’re the last person I thought would be on a UGAG blog. What’s gonna happen with Tressel?
Observation
May 10th, 2011
12:55 pm
GA: The state that gave the USA the KKK.
Coach Cheesedip
May 10th, 2011
1:00 pm
Wish we had enough money to buy a team as good as Georgia this year at Alburn but we spent all our money last year!
A correct observation
May 10th, 2011
1:00 pm
1865: Pulaski, TN, birth of the KKK.
Coach Rigged
May 10th, 2011
1:03 pm
I wish I could get my players to stay out of prison. All of UGA’s money keeps going to the Clark Co jail system and lawyers.
Coach Dodo
May 10th, 2011
1:04 pm
Oh man oh man I hope Aaron Murray can stay off his back this year. Otherwise we’ll have to kick a field goal in Memphis.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
1:05 pm
GA: Home of the largest confederate museum in the county. Stone Mountain.
Stay classy, klanners.
Jimmy Crack
May 10th, 2011
1:12 pm
Stay stupid, troll.
Drop out trolls with no parental training on a sports blog sharing their knowledge of the world.
Welcome to the future…
Dawgs hate Auburn
May 10th, 2011
1:13 pm
Auburn fans and boosters buy their national championship!!!!!!!!!!
embarrassing
May 10th, 2011
1:15 pm
bahahhahahahahaa…nice job richt…The classless University of Georgia has managed to do this yet again.
Auburn laughs at Dawgs
May 10th, 2011
1:15 pm
UGA fans and their boosters bail their players out of jail to lose in Memphis!!!!!!!!!!!
truedawg
May 10th, 2011
1:16 pm
Seriuosly?? KKK talk ona football blog? do you have a life? dude you need a girl, and a beer, or something. NO LIFE!!
Ok now football. I wish the best for Washan. I believe King will be better this year, I really think he has his head right now. I don’t think he had the God given tallent Washan had, but will heart he can overachieve. I see big things from “Boo” love that kid, and not putting any faith in a freshamn until I atleast see him practice. But I think the dawgs will be fine runnign the ball……
IF THE O LINE CAN BLOCK!!!
GO DAWGS!!!!
Envy is not a pretty sight
May 10th, 2011
1:24 pm
Many posters on anything UGA reveal their bitterness on a daily basis. Being bitter is no way to go through life. Enjoy your university’s successes, even when it does not match up with UGA’s. I suspect some of the following reasons explain this:
1. Athens as a college town superior to their favorite team’s
2. Campus at UGA and facilities
3. Widely respected sports program across the spectrum give UGA fans something to cheer about year round.
4. That sports program that has produced over 130 SEC titles and 30 plus National Championships in 8 different sports invites jealousy from those whose university has not been as successful.
5. UGA’s high ranking among public state universities.
And, as Observation’s list of BCS champions indicates, it is a matter of when, not if, the Dogs bring home a NC in football.
dmr
May 10th, 2011
1:24 pm
Georgia football has been around for over 100 years. It will still be played long after Ealey and King start collecting social security…if that’s even still available then. The point is, this is not about one player, and it never should be. Mark Richt has allowed himself to be somewhat of a doormat with regard to Ealey. However it came to be that Ealey is no longer a Bulldog, I can only say “Good riddance to Bad rubbish.” Ealey has been a discipline problem almost since his arrival.
You cannot build a winning program until you have discipline and cohesion. Get that back first and the rest will come.
kay
May 10th, 2011
1:25 pm
Good riddens. Time to clean up the program, GREAT JOB CMR!! Why doesn’t Nick Saban have this problem? Because he doesn’t tolerate crap from his Primadonna Players!!
OOOOOh Well
May 10th, 2011
1:26 pm
If Crowell wants to start, he’ll have to get arrested on this team. Starters have arrest records.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
1:26 pm
“1. Athens as a college town superior to their favorite team’s”
It is a nice town, but that is not why people mock UGA. It’s their fans and terrible football program.
“2. Campus at UGA and facilities”
What about it?
“3. Widely respected sports program across the spectrum give UGA fans something to cheer about year round.”
Nothing to respect about going 6-7.
“4. That sports program that has produced over 130 SEC titles and 30 plus National Championships in 8 different sports invites jealousy from those whose university has not been as successful.”
HAHAHAHAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, the women’s gymnastics is pretty good. LOL
“5. UGA’s high ranking among public state universities.”
LOL
“And, as Observation’s list of BCS champions indicates, it is a matter of when, not if, the Dogs bring home a NC in football.”
Like I said, the motto for UGA is NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!!!
Observation
May 10th, 2011
1:27 pm
“Why doesn’t Nick Saban have this problem?”
Because he’s a better coach.
UGA Insider
May 10th, 2011
1:31 pm
I have been to numerous practices and Washaun was the best we had by miles. I know look at our team on offense and wonder how we can even win 7 games this year. 2011 is a TOTAL rebuilding year and I don’t know what happens if we start 0-2. I have been told CMR has basically the first 2 games to turn things around or the CMR era is over at UGA. He came within a gnats ass of getting fired after the UCF debalce- that is a fact!
dawg from a distance
May 10th, 2011
1:32 pm
What # is IC going to wear? Was #1 in HS and B. Smith wears that and runs a few plays on O.
Is IC he going to be #3?
Go DAWGS!
Observation
May 10th, 2011
1:33 pm
“What # is IC going to wear?’
Talking about his mug shot number?
C-Town
May 10th, 2011
1:34 pm
Just give Crowell the rock, & Everything will be fine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJCpSAnu-gw&feature=related
59bulldawg
May 10th, 2011
1:40 pm
Damn! It’s rough in here today!
Dawg in Malta
May 10th, 2011
1:40 pm
I think this mainly opens the door for Ken “BOO” Malcome?
I like what I saw from him in the G-Day game (thanks ESPN3).
I’m predicting the D-fense is going to be a beast (under Dogs to wonder Dawgs)!!
Go Dawgs!!
1eyedJack
May 10th, 2011
1:42 pm
Chip Towers, you should be ashamed of yourself. You banned my home IP address for responding to a race-baiter and it was far less worse than what’s being said here.
Kirby Smart's spokeman
May 10th, 2011
1:43 pm
Wow C Town….first time I’ve watched the kid. Looks pretty damn good, from Soph to Sr year. Fast, powerful and great vision. Hate on Haters. Watch above clip if you dare.
Auburn Fan
May 10th, 2011
1:44 pm
I think the dawgs have a great shot at winning the east this year. USC East will fall flat because well, that’s what they do best. Reading the “predictions” about them reminds me of Ole Miss from a few years ago.
Anyway, with CMR being on the hot seat, he’ll have no choice but to keep his team in line and that will help the team out a lot in the long run.
As for the West, Auburn will have a down year for obvious reasons. Bama will lose 2-3 games and LSU will win the West. UGA has a pretty good track record against LSU which makes me believe that UGA will win the SEC this year.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
1:44 pm
1eyedJack
No one is race baiting, goober. Get over yourself.
Envy?
May 10th, 2011
1:51 pm
“But it’s a 1-3 SEC team”. A date with his slightly attractive sister to the first leghumper that can source this quote.
Response to Observation
May 10th, 2011
1:56 pm
I don’t know many UGA fans saying we are going to win a NC this year, that occurs mainly from posers. It will happen though, just win the SEC, and you have a good chance at it. Only Bama has significantly more SEC football titles than Georgia, UT is barely above them, LSU, Florida, and Auburn have less, so I think it is logical to expect UGA to reel in that NC in the near future.
About women’s gymnastics- you miss the entire point- the 30 plus NCs are spread across 8 different sports. You did not mention your favorite school, but unless it is Stanford, or a handful of others, doubt if they can match the broad-based success of UGA.
And you are correct about nothing to respect about 6-7, that is the very reason Richt must produce this yeqr. If he doesn’t get back to his average of 10 wins per season and finishing in the top ten more than 60% of the time, he will be unemployed. The standards have been set high in Athens.
And if you did some research, you would realize UGA has a high ranking among state public universities.
1eyedJack
May 10th, 2011
1:57 pm
My Observation is that you are an idiot…not a complete idiot cause you obviously have a few missing pieces.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
1:57 pm
“It will happen though, just win the SEC, and you have a good chance at it.”
Not always. Remember 2004 when Auburn went undefeated and was left out?
Auburn opened the door for the SEC and capped it off with a 5th straight SEC team winning it all.
“I think it is logical to expect UGA to reel in that NC in the near future. ”
I’ve heard that for over 30 years now.
“And if you did some research, you would realize UGA has a high ranking among state public universities.”
Never said it wasn’t. I was LOL because people who cite that never even went there.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
2:00 pm
“My Observation is that you are an idiot…not a complete idiot cause you obviously have a few missing pieces.”
Oh goody, another internet tough gal. What’s funny is you can’t argue against what I posted and instead name call. Sort of like the fat kid on the playground who has to name call because no one will pay attention to him.
1eyedJack
May 10th, 2011
2:06 pm
Face it Ob, you’re a pot-stirrer. I have a perfect position for you, it’s just that right now I’m too busy to do any digging.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
2:07 pm
1eyedJack
What’s wrong? Are you getting kicked off the Fulton Co library computer?
1eyedJack
May 10th, 2011
2:10 pm
No, I’m analyzing your coloring book so that I can tell your Mama why your such a loser.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
2:18 pm
1eyedJack
Have fun in Memphis. Maybe you clowns will actually score a touchdown this year.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
2:19 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaRCKp1uSq4&feature=related
1eyedJack
May 10th, 2011
2:21 pm
Memphis is not on the schedule.
Dawg in Malta
May 10th, 2011
2:24 pm
Come’on guys & girl if there’s this much bickering among ourselves
we can’t sling mud/s#*t against the rest of the SEC “Least”!!
I was @ Uga during the glory years (1978-1982) & then went through alot of down years.
Be positive…We’ll win the SEC this year mark my words!!
Go Dawgs!!
Observation
May 10th, 2011
2:25 pm
“Memphis is not on the schedule.”
It wasn’t on the schedule last year, either.
Douche Bag Trolls!
May 10th, 2011
2:26 pm
Every fan base is not realistic! Not sure that UGA fans are any different than any college fan: with the exception we are classier than most and not as redneck as others and have better looking coeds and better education and better college town and better facilities and better futures and the fact that YOU could not get accepted and a better mascot and better recruiting pool and better coaching and successful alum…… GATA!
Bubba
May 10th, 2011
2:28 pm
As a UGA fan, I look forward to next year’s National Championship. The loss to UCF really provided motivation more so than the 5 other loses. As I place my 8th black and red Green Bay G on my truck and listen to the hob nailed boot call, I dream of seeing Crowell become the next Herschell Walker. My church is so confident that UGA will win they title they play their fight song every Sunday. This morning, I barked at my neighbor as he left his house until I spilled beer on my Ford tough F150. I can totally see Matt Stafford stopping his military press of his keg and coming back to lead us to another thrilling bowl victory against powerhouse Hawaii. Go Dawgs, Wuff wuff!
Buckeye
May 10th, 2011
2:34 pm
OMG, what if The Annointed One II is a bust??? One lame dog???
LMFAO!!!!
May 10th, 2011
2:36 pm
“we are classier than most and not as redneck as others”, best laugh I have had in years. Not quite as many years since UGA’s last NC, but still quite some time. Yes, when you think UGA, you think dignified, non-rednecks. Priceless!
Calebwho
May 10th, 2011
2:36 pm
Bitch juice!!!!! Just ask Booford.
1eyedJack
May 10th, 2011
2:36 pm
If nothing else at least we can beat the North Ave. Snotgobblers
DawgnearLex
May 10th, 2011
2:40 pm
DawginLex must really have her red panties in a wad.
Jellow Yacket
May 10th, 2011
2:42 pm
Tech’s football players have the highest SAT scores of any public university in the country.
They do indeed, and that’s just one reason why Tech fans love their team so much.
No, they can’t compete with UGA’s punks and morons, but Tech players don’t end up pushing shopping carts or riding the back of garbage trucks like UGA players after Mark Richt dumps them when their eligibility is up.
That’s just one of those inconvenient truths for dawgtards.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
2:42 pm
“with the exception we are classier than most and not as redneck ”
Best laugh of the day.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
2:43 pm
“If nothing else at least we can beat the North Ave. Snotgobblers”
And still ended up with the exact same record.
Root of the problem
May 10th, 2011
2:50 pm
Jack, the rest of the SEC are looking for NC’s, you losers are happy to settle with a victory over your in-state rival that you consider inferior. The fact that you guys put so much stock in such a victory says more about your fans than it does about Tech. And I think what you meant to say was at “most” you guys can beat Tech. Lofty goals you guys have there. Oh and even tech has a nc more recent than your last one.
Buckeye
May 10th, 2011
2:53 pm
Clinch,
Your shift about over?
7576DAWG
May 10th, 2011
2:53 pm
UGA Insider
I think the reason CMR wasn’t fired last year is because McGarity knows how disruptive a head coach change is and after talking with Richt he was convinced that CMR was willing to change from his stubborn attitude of the past. CMR is a great coach but one who needs guidance and McGarity is the man for that. It’s his way or the highway. The UCF lose was probably the worst embarrassing lose in the last 20-30 years. Because of that I think if we start 0-2 McGarity will replace Richt the Sunday after the South Carolina game. But, I also think if we start 2-0 that before the 3rd game McGarity will give Richt a 3 year extension mainly so the recruits will know CMR will be there .
Buckeye
May 10th, 2011
2:53 pm
Observation,
For the umpteenth time on this blog, I predicted Tressel would resign sooner than later.
Sooner appears to be turning into later.
Buckeye
May 10th, 2011
2:55 pm
Which FLA linebacker is goiing to eye gouge The Annointed One II ??
ClinchCountyDawg
May 10th, 2011
2:58 pm
Buckeye
Crowell is going to be the man. He should go over 1000 yds. The news out of Columbus is getting bad for the Buckeyes. Now, football players are getting free cars.
LIar Liar Vest on Fire!!!!
1eyedJack
May 10th, 2011
2:59 pm
Observation, last year you guys beat South Carolina State, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Virginia, Middle Tennessee State, and Duke.
Wow, that IS impressive.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
3:00 pm
Buckeye
Not that I’m defending UGAG fans, but why are you here?
Observation
May 10th, 2011
3:01 pm
“Observation, last year you guys beat South Carolina State, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Virginia, Middle Tennessee State, and Duke.”
Who did UGA beat?
UGA's academic ranking among state public universities
May 10th, 2011
3:11 pm
“People who cite that never even went there,” so says one poster. Blanket statements get you in trouble. I have a UGA degree, which nullifies your statement, but so what if people who didn’t go there cite UGA’s academics? What is wrong with that? Why exhibit such an elitist attitude toward anyone who is proud of the flagship state university? All Georgia taxpayers have contributed in some way to the University, and deserve to feel pride if they wish, whether they went to college in Athens or not.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
3:13 pm
“I have a UGA degree, which nullifies your statement, but so what if people who didn’t go there cite UGA’s academics?”
Funny thing about the internet. People can pretend to be something they’re not.
1eyedJack
May 10th, 2011
3:14 pm
You know who we beat. That’s why you’re obsessing on a UGA blog.
WDE
May 10th, 2011
3:14 pm
astrouga newsflash…a freshman running has come into UGA and won us a NC…not saying it will happen again but before you start calling others out…history laddie know it love it!
Response to Bubba
May 10th, 2011
3:17 pm
If by next year you mean 2011, I think you are off by a year. Should make a run at it in 2012 if things break right.
Thank goodness you are not a typical Georgia fan, if you do all those things you said you do. Sounds like you could use a reality adjustment. It is just a sport. Of course, Bama, Auburn, Florida, all have some fans who go overboard, so I should not be too harsh with you.
Andy in Macon
May 10th, 2011
3:20 pm
@7576Dawg You obviously were not in the stands for the Homecoming game against Vandy in Goff’s last season! less than a minute in the game and we were down 14-0. Two endzone KO fumbles–totally incompetent. UCF doesn’t come close. Besides every program has those games ask ALA about Northern Louisiana.
Douche Bag Trolls!
May 10th, 2011
3:25 pm
Glad to see that my post made several of you happy! Thanks! Now you can go back to reading you star wars trilogy.
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
3:25 pm
Funny thing about the internet. People can pretend to be something they’re not.
*******************************************************************
Truth. But for some, it is painfully obvious for us to see what they are.
Beast from the East
May 10th, 2011
3:33 pm
Lot’s of hate on here today.
For the record, UF had another player, freshman Mike Blakely, decide to transfer today.
Douche Bag Trolls!
May 10th, 2011
3:42 pm
The hate stems from Douche Bag Trolls that have no team or clue about culture and pride! GATA! Glad to see Muschamp keeping it together, looks like he too will be there down fall similar to what the orange has accomplished in T. Do not hate on the DAWGS just because we are BACK!
Jerry Alexander
May 10th, 2011
3:45 pm
First not sure where the information from 0ne blogger cam from but Georgia won the National Championship in 1980.
Now for more important things to speak of:
1. I hope Ealey finds a home. I was pulling for him but understand the decision.
2. I believe someone will take a big step forward at tailback. I think it will be Malcome.
3. I believe this team is different in a good way this year and yes, believe it’s going to be a solid season.
4. I’m excited about the receiving group and the TE’s. They will have a big impact on the offense abililty to score touchdowns this upcoming season.
5. I am curious to see if there is an rb that we have not heard of on Georgia’s roster. that may impact the running game? Sometimes there are players who don’t show much in scrimmage but plays big in live games. I remember such a player during the time my son’s played football.The kid was after thought because he wasn’t a stand-out in practice but got the opportunity by default due to injuries and not only led his team in rushing but the conference! Go figure.
Coach Grantham and his assistants seem to have things going in the right direction and hopefully it will have a positive impact this season.
I hope Coach Bobo will open it up and be a little more creative. Like-well you know the teams.
Have a great year.
Joey
May 10th, 2011
3:52 pm
Caleb King: “I’m going to try to get him under my wing and go from there.”
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Oh hell!
Seriously, let your running to the talking this season.
Chip Towers
May 10th, 2011
4:05 pm
1eyedJack: I guess it’s like the guy who responds to a punch in an athletic contest. Racism in any form won’t be tolerated here. If you see somebody crossing that line, report them on the form provided on the blog and we’ll take care of it.
Jason
May 10th, 2011
4:08 pm
Georgia’s in trouble with Fumble King carrying the rock.
ugastro
May 10th, 2011
4:13 pm
WDE,
(would have replied earlier, but it seems my posts aren’t making it)
Are you comparing Herschel with Crowell? Really? Please…I think Herschel is making a strong case today that he is one of the truly special athletes in the world. It is a little early to start putting Crowell in the same category.
ugastro
May 10th, 2011
4:15 pm
Chip,
What is up with my posts being blocked? I tried 3 times (even from different networks)…nothing bad said at all. They all went in the bit bucket!
Really lame policy here. Let the Richt-haters post all they want, but when someone wants to try to bring some reason to the discussion, they get blocked.
astrouga
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
4:25 pm
Looks like Petrino at Arkansas and Pinkel at Mizzou are joining in on the tough times club.
Arkansas booted a WR
QB Tyler Gabbart transferred
I guess Petrino is losing control and Pinkel is showing favoritism according to some of the famous TROLL comments?
@Yella Jackets
May 10th, 2011
4:25 pm
“No, they can’t compete with UGA’s punks and morons, but Tech players don’t end up pushing shopping carts or riding the back of garbage trucks like UGA players after Mark Richt dumps them when their eligibility is up.”
So what are Reggie Ball and Joe Hamilton up to these days?
Still Winning
May 10th, 2011
4:29 pm
Observation vs Dawg Fans. Funny Stuff!
DawginLex
May 10th, 2011
4:31 pm
Still winning-quoting Charlie Sheen??
What a dumba$$
Still Winning
May 10th, 2011
4:38 pm
Ball is currently signed to play for the Bricktown Brawlers of the Indoor Football League in 2011. Hamilton is a football intern for Georgia State.
Still Winning
May 10th, 2011
4:41 pm
What a bright comeback DawginLex!
Observation
May 10th, 2011
4:42 pm
“Observation vs Dawg Fans. Funny Stuff!”
Dawg fans don’t fair well against common sense.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
4:45 pm
“What a bright comeback DawginLex!”
Take out bright and you have DawginLex.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
4:46 pm
“If you see somebody crossing that line, report them on the form provided on the blog and we’ll take care of it.”
No one has typed anything racist. OneeyedJack is a liar.
@Yella Jackets
May 10th, 2011
4:48 pm
Still Winning
May 10th, 2011
4:38 pm
Ball is currently signed to play for the Bricktown Brawlers of the Indoor Football League in 2011. Hamilton is a football intern for Georgia State.
Wow, so they’ve arrived! Congrats to both!
Observation
May 10th, 2011
4:54 pm
The sky is blue, except at night
Water is wet, except when it’s frozen
My flair for stating undisputed facts sprinkled in with a bit of my own fiction that I call reality makes me a genius.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
4:55 pm
..and by genius I mean tool.
Einsteindawg
May 10th, 2011
4:58 pm
I guess Mr. “Observation” has already exceeded his quota of Red Bull and Dark Chocolate M&Ms. As it’s close to the dinner hour, I bet his Mom will be calling him out of the basement soon, as he also has a home-ec test tommorrow.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
5:09 pm
“I guess Mr. “Observation” has already exceeded his quota of Red Bull and Dark Chocolate M&Ms. As it’s close to the dinner hour, I bet his Mom will be calling him out of the basement soon, as he also has a home-ec test tommorrow”
Einsteindawg, THAT my friend is an astute observation!
Einsteindawg
May 10th, 2011
5:10 pm
By astute, I assume you mean correct.
Bill King is a...................
May 10th, 2011
5:12 pm
Heat turned up on King?????????????????????? Jesus Harold Christ!!!!! King is the MAIN problem!!! Get his tail outta there too and let Malcome and Crowell tote the rock. Geez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! King, lol give me a break!!!
Bill King is a...................
May 10th, 2011
5:16 pm
The best thing we can hope for is that King gets arrested for something this summer and is booted from the team. King said, “hopefully i can get him under my wing.” Thats the last freaking thing we need for Crowell. Crowell will be a bust at UGA under the tutilege of Caleb King. maybe King will stay hurt most of the year if he isnt kicked off for some conduct issue. Lets hope he is not in the mix when camp gets here.
Einsteindawg
May 10th, 2011
5:25 pm
Guess “Observation” killed this blog. I still believe we’ll be just fine with our running backs. Don’t forget that JS-W has the size and speed to be a great RB if the coaches choose to use him at that position, and “Cootie” can also be a good back. Just my opinions.
DawginMex
May 10th, 2011
5:27 pm
Let’s see, we got Murray, we got King and Oh Yeah we got the DREAM TEAM!
DawginLex you still forgettin all that football? What a terrible memory. I feel for ya man.
Go Dawgs!
May 10th, 2011
5:29 pm
I agree, I think Ealey for all the good he did on the field canceled it out with his performance off the field.
I think he was just too used to being a big fish in a little pond, and couldn’t adjust to being a little fish in a big pond.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
5:33 pm
Hey look, someone done stoled my blog handle.
Stay classy dawg tards.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
5:34 pm
“The best thing we can hope for is that King gets arrested”
Oh you’ll see a lot of that. UGA isn’t the reigning Fulmer Cup champs for nothing.
UGA haters=scary loners
May 10th, 2011
5:35 pm
These sad pathetic haters who flood the AJC with their bitter hate filled posts about the Dawgs every day are not only despondant losers they are kind of scary.
I am sure most of them spend every night & day in dank basements in their grandparents homes or filthy duplex rentals that they share with 3 or 4 other weirdos talking about how much they hate people with real friends and that girl down at the welfare office who thinks she is so hot.
CyberDawg
May 10th, 2011
5:36 pm
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UGA haters=scary loners
May 10th, 2011
5:37 pm
Observation Yes I am talking about you.
Stinger
May 10th, 2011
5:54 pm
I would hate to know that King is my go to guy. Long season for you mutts. Six wins at best. LOL
DawginMex
May 10th, 2011
6:00 pm
If you don’t have a comeback, you know like facts, just call them an ugly name.
It’s the Dawg Way!
UGA fans=scary losers
May 10th, 2011
6:04 pm
Sad pathetic UGA fans who sit and blog on AJC blogs are sad and pathetic.
Observation
May 10th, 2011
6:05 pm
“Observation Yes I am talking about you.”
Which makes you a troll. Get off your inbred mothers computer and get a job. McDonalds is great about hiring UGA fans.
This Dawg Want Hunt!!
May 10th, 2011
6:21 pm
Let’s see preacherboy has thrown everyone under the bus the past couple of years from his defensive assistant coaches, to his S&C coach, to Mett, and now W.E. Yet he has yet to solve the problem, and that problem is so obvious to everyone associated with the UGA program, except the clown Richt. The problem is Richt and his pathetic O.C. Bobo. UGA has lost more games due to Bobo’s lack of ability to call plays and his lack of ability to establish a running game. Richt continues to believe in Bobo’s ability, and there in lies the problem. Any head coach with any knowledge of how to establish a successful running attack would no bobo is a joke, but not Richt. Hell Richt thinks the same way Bobo does, and that is it’s more important to establish a passing game than the running game. How many times has UGA lost a game because at crush time late in a game, it couldn’t get a first down by running the ball and the clock out. But good ol’ boy Richt will blame it on the defense allowing the other team to come back and win, and not his bonehead O.C. Richt was fortunate to have VanGorder’s defenses to baill his terrible play calling, but now he has no one to bail out BoBo’s terrible calls. But it want matter this year, because Richt has thrown everyone under the bus, and he has blamed everyone, except himself, and bobo. He want have anyone else to blame now. This pathetic head coach will probably blame the DreamTeam for his failure this season, the team he labeled and recruited. This guy is a joke, and he should have never been given this season to put the UGA program behind it’s rivals even farther. Thanks alot McGarity
Ben
May 10th, 2011
7:28 pm
Hey Chip,
Nice interview on ESPN just a few minutes ago about Ealey.
Just 1 correction.
Caleb King was not anywhere near as productive as Ealey.
Ealey rushed for 11 touchdown’s, King only got 2.
Otherwise, nice interview.
Ealey the lead story on ESPN, they put up a nice graphic showing Ealey as the #4 rusher in the SEC since 2009.
UGA is mean
May 10th, 2011
7:40 pm
I’m a sad little loser who posts under many names like Ben & Dave & Michael & Bob etc… I just wanted to say that UGA wouldn’t accept me just because I have a record for stalking and because my personal hygiene is ….. well I smell really bad.
I hate UGA and all the their fans just because they are better than me and they have friends and girls don’t laugh at them. Observer is my friend at least we hang out in my filthy dank basement well grannie owns it but it’s still mine. Observer doesn’t like UGA either but that is just one of her many many many issues. I guess I do know one girl but observer is so amazingly fat that I forget she is a girl.
UGA is mean
May 10th, 2011
7:43 pm
Oh no I’m supposed to call her observation in public. Observer is for when we are alone only. Now she will paddle me. Hee hee hee I did it on purpose I like her to spank me
Troll Power Ratings
May 10th, 2011
8:03 pm
This Dawg Want Hunt!! : Sir, exactly what is it the dawg would like to hunt? And that is a brilliantly written piece. You are undoubtedly a football rocket surgeon.
no loss
May 10th, 2011
8:25 pm
crowell—starting tailback from day 1—book it. He’s the best back at UGa in 20 years.
Summit Dawg
May 10th, 2011
8:43 pm
We used to be known as “Running Back U, then came
Quarterback play calling Mike BooBoo, so now it’s
throw, throw, throw, punt……It wasn’t Ealey’s fault….
you can’t score or make yardage if you aren’t given
the ball…..the kid scored seven tds in high school……
and that was in the first half, as the coach didn’t even
play him in the second half…..and Mr. Richt, what
are you going to do if King or Crowell gets hurt…or
Crowell isn’t all he’s made up to be….but of course,
Mr. Richt, you’ll have another one to coach down!!
Summit Dawg
May 10th, 2011
8:47 pm
Hey “This Dawg Want Hunt,”……That’s hitting the nail on the head…..right on….Richt & BooBoo have to go for this ship to be righted!!!!
DDog
May 10th, 2011
8:56 pm
I don’t think so. Heat’s not on King, he can’t score td’s. 2 last year.
The heat’s on Crowell.
Become the next Herschel Walker.
The pressure’s on.
Halo
May 10th, 2011
9:01 pm
Dudes in the Bible, great leaders, like David, Moses, murderers, yet were great leaders.
Ealey has done nothing compared to them, he’ll turn out great.
Spike 80DF
May 10th, 2011
9:33 pm
“Observation” is clearly Patrick Romano from the previous blogs…..a sad AU fan who apparently quit taking his meds after Al from Dadeville got ahold of those trees….
My observation: if I went on a rival teams blog and posted 50+ comments arguing with every other fan it sows that I’m obviously insecure. Better enjoy that NC while you can, haha.
Seth Emerson's Bulldogs Blog killed the anon posters
May 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
Washaun was a prima donna. Good riddance but too litle too late there is more cancer among us in Athens.
drdawg
May 10th, 2011
9:54 pm
Mark and Bobo are QBs and they expect a running back to break one for 60 yards, score and then they can return to the passing game. They cannot tolerate letting a back carry the rock 25 times and get stronger. So unless the guy breaks one after two rushing plays, they forget him. That is why we so rarely have a 1000 year rusher. And you can’t win the SEC without rushing the dadgum pumpkin.
It Ain't Rocket Science
May 10th, 2011
11:01 pm
Surely a lot of you negative people on these blogs can’t be mature adults. Who, if he/she is mature post things that you would expect to hear or in this case see, come out of the mouth of a 3rd grader. Have you no pride. If you feel you must post something, usually completely unrelated to the blog, at least show a little maturity. If that word confuses you, ask your mommy or daddy and they will try to explain it to you at your level fo comprehension.
As for the article. I beieve Chip is spot on. Crowell should not feel any pressure to step right in and perform at an all SEC level. King needs to step up and actually play to his potential. As a fifth year senior, he needs to exhibit leadership by both his play and his words. He wanted a second chance to be the go to runner and now he has it. Don’t let us down Caleb.
AltamahaDawg
May 10th, 2011
11:10 pm
Yea, if only Richt hadn’t been playing favorites with Knowshon, King would have proven a lot more as a Freshman.
Preston
May 11th, 2011
2:23 am
Hope the best for our team and King. Gotta admit concern for his numerous injuries though. If he goes down with injury, we better hope that Crowell is as big a stud as advertised because the other guys are “OK”, at best.
Thomas Brown
May 11th, 2011
4:22 am
Never. No Heart. Entitled athlete. Poor Student. Academic Issues since crawling out of the cradle. And, his treatment of the lady UGA bus driver, says it all. He is no gentleman.
If Mark Richt loses his job after this year, Caleb Darnell King will be why. Loser. No-Show. Feign Injury.
You’re kidding me of course, that 5 years after being named the # 1 football player in the State of Georgia, that he has 1,271 yards total rushing – all against nobodies. He should have done that in 1 year, not 5.
Thomas Brown
May 11th, 2011
4:25 am
in SC loss last season, -0- yards
in Ark loss last season, -0- yards
in Miss St loss last season, 9 carries for 23 yards -0- TD
in Colorado loss last season, -0- TD and the fumble that lost the game
after the next game, he Started his 2-game Suspension
in Florida loss -0- TD and 12 rushes for useless 64 yards
in Auburn loss 9 rushes for 53 yards and -0- TD
after the next game, he AGAIN was SUSPENDED for bowl game.
The failed 2009 season, he had -0- yards -0- TD in Okie State loss
in the LSU loss, he had 8 rushes for 7 yards and -0- TD, why did we lose ?
in the loss to vols the following week, -0- TD and -0- yards
in the game in JAX 2009, he had -0- TD and 19 yards rushing – awesome
in the Kentucky loss at HOME he had 79 yards on 18 rushes -0- TD
The year before that the failed 2008 season 100 yards Ga Southern -0- after
in 31-0 halftime rout us # 1, he had 2 catches for 2 yards 1 rush for 5 -0- TD
in the JAX rout, he had 1 yard total in the entire Blow-Out.
in the Georgia tek 29 unanswered points loss at HOME, he had 1 yard total
For this production on and off the field, he is and always has been Mark Richt’s Favorite.
Starting Job
May 11th, 2011
6:46 am
Forget king–he’s not that good. Crowell is the real deal—he’ll be the game 1 starter—take it to the bank. He may be the best back at Ga since Walker.
It Ain't Rocket Science
May 11th, 2011
7:39 am
In my opinion, it is not fair to expect Crowell to step right up, and be ready to go unless he really gets into the program and has a fast learning curve when he starts to attend UGA. It is not only the play book he will need to learn. College life is a big step up from high school. It is hard to give individual attention to every need the kid might have when he first arrives at UGA. Now, if he is mature enough to step right into the role of a starter, then that is fine. I am thinking he will need time to acclimate before he is ready, but I could be wrong. He has to know that a lot is being asked of him and whether or not he will be ready to go, that fast is another question. I also question whether it is fair to expect this. Maybe CMR feels he will be, because he let Ealey go, or maybe there was just a zero chance that Ealey even wanted to start maturing as a person and therefore that was a the only thing he could do. I personally think King will have to be ready to go, and to be fair, King may be ready to step it up, now that he may have to be the featured back for a while at GA. He has to know that this is his last chance at a NFL career hi lite film, so who knows. I worry because he seems to be injury prone, but again, maybe the new S and C program, will have him stronger and more physical. Let’s hope so, or it could be a long year for the offense, if Crowell isn’t ready either.
JE
May 11th, 2011
8:12 am
For some reason Richt and staff are not developing these premier running backs and qb’s that never play. This will ultimately come back to hurt UGA in the recruiting area.
JE
May 11th, 2011
8:15 am
Instead of developing great running backs,d UGA has to develop good blockers for the passing game. There was no excuse in them not developing these running backs and qb’s. If Richt sticks to his philosophy, Crowell will not play until he learns how to block. Saying he probably will run the ball vs BSU was not the best thing to do. He basically turned his back on all he work the RB’s have done in their career at uga. Poor judgement on his part.
GaDawg
May 11th, 2011
8:40 am
@ Observation – Does it matter that fans on the IGA blog did not go to UGA? I have never understood why everyone thinks that you have to go to a “college” to be a fan of that college. Someone please explain!
Paul N Destin
May 11th, 2011
8:41 am
It is a good think you Dogs had Herschel otherwise there would be nothing for you to post about in Dogland.
Alabama might lose one game but that is all. If you think they’re rebuilding then you will have a surprise waiting for you if your team plays them.
It Ain't Rocket Science
May 11th, 2011
8:43 am
JE,
I think it is the nature of the beast so to speak. Some of these really athletically gifted players, have the old entitlement attitude and can’t handle actually having to conform to a rigid schedule, training regiment and the rules of the team. They were spoon fed in high school because they were good atheletes and I believe in some cases, although this is just my belief, their grades were massaged to make them appear better academically, then they really are. Couple that with a caring coach like CMR, who bends over backwards to help them and you just sometimes end up with a bust on your hands. I believe the CMR of the future we will see, is now a little more rigid and maybe will not be so tolerant of the individual, since he has been taken advantage of one time too many. These kids have to grow up a little and realize what a tremendous opportunity they have and are throwing away. The pressures are unique on them once they get into college, but at some point, they need to become mature.
I hope the offensive line will step up this year and I am not sure what has been the real problem before this. Could be S and C, or maybe they were just a little over rated. We need some blue collar type players there. You don’t have to be an all american but you do need to have good fundamentals and be able to communicate with the rest of the line. Hopefully, they will step up this year, because we will need the protection for the QB and lanes for the RB’s to hit.
Observation
May 11th, 2011
8:49 am
“Does it matter that fans on the IGA blog did not go to UGA?”
Yes it does. It always amazes me to see Ford F-150s with a giant Greenbay logo, I mean Georgia logo, on the rear window yet these same people never set foot in a UGA classroom. I’ve been around UGA fans who rant about how Auburn is a crappy school yet these same buffoons don’t even have a college degree. I’ve been around UGA fans who’ve said that Bama students cheat in the classroom yet these same buffoons barely finished high school.
There’s a certain pride that graduates of schools have with their football team mainly because these people actually paid to go to said school. I have no beef with UGA grads or GT grads. I have a problem with fans who make fun of other universities when they themselves never went to one.
Make sense?
2011 BCS National Champs
May 11th, 2011
8:53 am
You know what I find hypocritical about dawg fans? The fact that a lot of you were saying that Cam Newton is stupid yet the guy scored the exact same score as Tim Tebow. AJ Greene scored a 6. A SIX!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait for Cam to run roughshod all over that weak Atlanta Falcons defense.
He’ll make Matt “choke” Ryan look like well, choke Ryan.
BigRedDawg
May 11th, 2011
8:55 am
Observation: So what if a fan didn’t go to UGA. I’m a fan and didn’t go, I would have but I blew my knee out my softmore season and without a scholarship I couldn’t afford it. Does that make me less of a fan then you? And I saw you’re earlier post about BCS championships and it’s true, but UGA has more national titles than any of those other schools (5 and counting).
Observation
May 11th, 2011
9:10 am
“Does that make me less of a fan then you? ”
I actually went to the school in which I support.
“UGA has more national titles than any of those other schools (5 and counting).”
This is the problem with people like you. You make up stuff.
According to the UGA football website: Claimed national titles (1942,1980)
You must not be too good with them there numbers.
2011 BCS National Champs
May 11th, 2011
9:13 am
BigRedDawg
Do you know the difference between claimed and awarded? UGA has been “awarded” some sort of national title 5 times in their history. UGA only CLAIMS two of them. Auburn has been “awarded” NINE national titles but only CLAIMS two of them.
BigRedDawg
May 11th, 2011
9:15 am
OBSERVATION
You must not have learned much in you’re school. This is from the encyclopedia book: Five Bulldogs teams have been declared national champions, in 1927, 1942, 1946, 1968, and 1980.
Dumb is as dumb does.
2011 BCS National Champs
May 11th, 2011
9:16 am
Hey UGA fans, don’t end up like Bama fans.
Got 12? Here’s how Alabama bumped up its claim to a dozen national titles
http://blog.al.com/solomon/2010/01/got_12.html
BigRedDawg
May 11th, 2011
9:16 am
2011 – We’ve been “awarded” the titles, why would we not “claim” them. We earned them, dummy.
2011 BCS National Champs
May 11th, 2011
9:20 am
“2011 – We’ve been “awarded” the titles, why would we not “claim” them. We earned them, dummy.”
Oh goody, nothing like a “fan” who starts name calling. Anyhoo, going 8-0-2 isn’t exactly a stellar year, low IQ. If we follow your “logic” then Auburn really has 9 national championships so all in all, Auburn is better. (that’s sarcasm for the less intelligent)
“Over the seasons, other polls and organizations have named Auburn national champions,[14] although none of these championships are recognized by the school:”
* 1910, 1913, 1914, 1958, 1983, 1993, 2004
So I guess if you put in 1957 and 2010, Auburn has nine.
test
May 11th, 2011
9:22 am
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BIG JOE
May 11th, 2011
9:24 am
I believe King was the top rated RB in America when he came to GA too. So was Kregg Lumpkin. That’s scary. The only RB that proved his recruiting worth has been Moreno. Let’s hope Crowell will have a great additude & be equally inpressive with his talent. Let’s hope he comes in & this team gells. GO DAWGS!!!
NoGaGator
May 11th, 2011
9:26 am
In order to be successful this year, UGA needs either King or Malcolme to step up.
Crowell never blocked in HS. With a suspect O-line, Murray really needs protection by RB’s this year or he won’t last the season.
uga 2010
May 11th, 2011
9:46 am
I think the problem is still CMR’s inept to mentor these Georgian boys.
Observation
May 11th, 2011
9:54 am
“You must not have learned much in you’re school. This is from the encyclopedia book: Five Bulldogs teams have been declared national champions, in 1927, 1942, 1946, 1968, and 1980.”
And as I stated, UGA only CLAIMS two of them.
“Dumb is as dumb does.”
Yes, yes you do.
It Ain't Rocket Science
May 11th, 2011
10:13 am
If King has matured and can maintain a 5.4 YPC average while being the RB depended on, Crowell will get the time to get his feet under him and UGA will be a better team at that position. I think King has matured enough to realize, this is his last chance to shine and show if he can play at the next level, and he has to become a leader at his position.
Reality Check
May 11th, 2011
10:16 am
Observation is a gutless coward who will talks trash about UGA and will not remotely talk about the actual article on a UGA website. And there is nothing wrong with being a fan of a team without going to school there. If there was only one public school in each state there would be a lot of people not going to college every year. This is why the Georgia States, West Georgias, Valdosta States all play an important role in State education. As a public university UGA and countless other schools represent the state of Georgia and undoubtedly are funded in some part by State taxes. UGA has not had a NC since 1980 and that is a fact indeed. They are I think tied for third in SEC with overall SEC titles which is not bad.
bubba4dawgs
May 11th, 2011
10:20 am
If King can get the blocking (which is somewhat suspect right now), he’ll do fine. With 80 carries last year and a 5.2 yd average ain’t bad. He’s experienced and should have some help from Crowell. I look for Murray to pass a lot more until Crowell gets in groove. Sad things didn’t work out with Ealey. He’s a good athlete and I wish him well. We may see more of him in the NFL someday and I hope so for his sake. Coach Richt knows a player must have what it takes between the ears as well as athletic talent. Dawgs will be fine. I say they will win at least 10 games and better if they can beat SC and those feared Gators. Go Dawgs!!
Observation
May 11th, 2011
10:27 am
“Observation is a gutless coward who will talks trash about UGA and will not remotely talk about the actual article on a UGA website. ”
Pot meet kettle.
Observation
May 11th, 2011
10:28 am
astrouga, funny how you rant and cry about using “real names” yet you didn’t use yours. Contradict much?
bigdawg88
May 11th, 2011
10:28 am
Caleb can handle the starting role. He’s a 5th yr senior and wants to position himself for the NFL. I look for him to have a great year.
patrick Sulley
May 11th, 2011
11:22 am
Observation
May 10th, 2011
11:16 am
BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Alabama -1
Auburn – 1
Florida -2
LSU -2
Tennessee – 1
UGA- ZERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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this is a year old and does not take into account for last year….just to lazy to update it but…..
UNDER Richt
Fact:………UGA was 12-1 in 2002
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Fact ………Fla was 12-1 in 2006
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Fact ………Not UGAs fault there were 2 unbeatens that year. “unlucky”
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Fact……….Not Flas credit that there was only one unbeaten in 2006. “Lucky”
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Fact:………Luck had more to do with Fla getting invited to the BCS than whether Fla was more deserving to go to a NC with identical records.
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Fact:………No SEC team has ever lsot a NC game and if UGA would have been invited nothing indicates that it would have been different
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Fact……….UGA has 2 SEC titles..same as Fla in last 9 years and equal wins over all.
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Fact……….UGA has been ranked more times top ten in last 9 years than any SEC team.
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UGA 90 wins in 9 years no other SEC team has more.
patrick Sulley
May 11th, 2011
11:24 am
2002…UGA 12-1 and SEC champs, ranked 3rd and waited to see if tOSU or Miami lost
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2006 FLA 12-1 and SEC champs, ranked 4th and waited to if Mich, tOSU or USC lost
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Did Fla sprinkle pixie duct on USC and Mich to make them lose?
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No….and thats the only difference between the 2002 bulldogs and the 2006 gators
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Period…end of discussion…need a playoff to eliminate the luck Fla enjoyed and that UGA didnt
patrick Sulley
May 11th, 2011
11:25 am
“pixie dust”
JackDennis
May 11th, 2011
11:35 am
Geez: 10:56
Dawgs just need to recruit better. Top 10 classes for 30 yrs. just don’t get it! Bwahahahahaha
I'm Chris Hanson with Dateline NBC
May 11th, 2011
11:45 am
Hearing rumors that Caleb King will be ineligible b/c of grades…
The one thing we all know about Mr. Obserbation
May 11th, 2011
11:52 am
You are a Tech Bug and your Mama’s a Dog!
Georgia | MrSEC.com
May 11th, 2011
11:56 am
[...] to step in as this year’s Marcus Lattimore/Mike Dyer. Fifth-year senior Caleb King — who’s never quite lived up to his top billing — will have to finally show that he’s matured enough to be a top back in the SEC. And [...]
89Dawg
May 11th, 2011
12:20 pm
Enough with the diatribe and ugly insults. I enjoy this blog b/c I am a Dawg Fan and I like hearing from other Dawg fans and even our rivals..when the talk is about football….not personal attacks on our State, its citizens, our history and our University…Most Dawg fans are hopeful,…we are proud not obnoxious, and we are loyal, not delusional…everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I agree with an earlier post, AJC needs a filter on some of these folks..Good luck to King and Cromwell…we will need them both to have great years if competing for SEC Title.
Douche Bag Trolls!
May 11th, 2011
12:21 pm
That’s Right!
89Dawg
May 11th, 2011
12:53 pm
We have restored a measure of civility…hope in humanity is restored…Thank God for College Football….cannot wait till September.
Atticus
May 11th, 2011
1:17 pm
What do you do when King doesn’t make his grades?
The Real Observation
May 11th, 2011
1:27 pm
“Period…end of discussion…need a playoff to eliminate the luck Fla enjoyed and that UGA didnt”
UGA is incapable of beating Florida. Also, UGA was 6-7 last year.
End of discussion.
patrick Sulley is banned from most blogs
May 11th, 2011
1:28 pm
patrick Sulley is an idiot.
WinderDawg
May 11th, 2011
1:43 pm
Word around Baxter St. is King ineligible…..but can appeal
WinderDawg
May 11th, 2011
1:44 pm
What do you do when King doesn’t make his grades? –
Hand the ball to Crowell….duh
Observation
May 11th, 2011
1:49 pm
“Observation: Please stop harassing everyone. Your comments are inflammatory, and sadly predictable.”
Funny how the real Chip Towers allows UGAG fans to pose as him.
Chip Towers
May 11th, 2011
2:29 pm
RE: CALEB KING ELIGIBILITY, ETC: Spring semester exams were completed Tuesday night. Final grades are not posted until Monday.
it don't matter cause we aint got an o-line
May 11th, 2011
2:37 pm
if richt would recruit an o–line maybe we might have a running game.
astrouga
May 11th, 2011
2:45 pm
Come on Chip. Why not respond to my request for some sort of control over the comments. Instead, you guys are just wiping them. What is the reasoning there?
Chip Towers
May 11th, 2011
2:53 pm
astrouga: I don’t set policy around here. I just enforce the rules if and when needed. And posting under multiple handles and having fake debates is one cause for banishment. So just play nice and ignore the cretins. OK?
Observation
May 11th, 2011
3:08 pm
astrouga
Dude, you’ve said absolutely nothing about the blog topic therefore you should be banned.
WinderDawg
May 11th, 2011
3:08 pm
Just reporting the news Chips…
ugastro
May 11th, 2011
3:19 pm
Thanks for following Chip. Seems I have already been banned, so I had to switching my name just to reply to you!
I got your warning loud and clear and will play nicely. I must add a few last comments though, now that I have your attention. The AJC is where I come for UGA sports. That will likely end if you guys can’t find a way to control the inflammatory remarks that get posted here. I have tried to make ignore the cretins many times, but as you know, the comments on an article can go on for more than 10 or 20 pages sometimes. It is impossible to follow a thread of comments when more than half of them are from just 5 people insulting each other.
I realize that you don’t make the policy, but as a jounalist, you must appreciate where I am coming from. You can’t possibly have time to wade through and offer meaningful insight to fans that ask you questions.
So, what can I do? Who can I contact to make a change? I’ll do my part if you’ll do yours. The integrity of the AJC is on the line when they encourage a donnybrook in their comment section. The AJC would never print the majority of these comments in their paper, so why allow it here?
Observation
May 11th, 2011
3:28 pm
“The AJC is where I come for UGA sports. That will likely end if you guys can’t find a way to control the inflammatory remarks that get posted here. ”
So are you “astrouga ” or “ugastro?” Chip mentioned something about people “name changing.”
Oh, there are plenty of UGA blogs that are REAL UGA blogs. I also love how you point out remarks from non-UGA fans but don’t say a word about the insults from UGA fans.
“So, what can I do? Who can I contact to make a change? ”
You are seriously NOT an SEC fan, ugastro. Everyone knows that SEC fans fight with each other.
GET. A. LIFE.
Observation
May 11th, 2011
3:30 pm
ugastro
So when are you going to write a comment about UGA football? You’ve spent most of your time crying about what other people write.
Come on man, man up.
troasuga
May 11th, 2011
3:42 pm
Observation,
I made a comment initially — but it got wiped because I complained
about all of the arguing! I can’t use astrouga or ugastro anymore
because they have both been banned, it seems.
Also, this is a serious UGA blog…are you kidding? Chip is a respected journalist.
As far as a UGA comment goes, I’ll say what I have said many times
regarding the running back situation: UGA is not running back edu. We
had had a few decent backs, but that is it. Too many people are
already claiming Crowell is going to rush for 1000 yards this season
– are you kidding? The kid hasn’t even played a down of college ball.
UGA just needs a few backs to produce each game. They don’t need a
100-yard back, just 100+ yards a game. Defense and passing are the
best hope for UGA this year.
– astrouga
Observation
May 11th, 2011
4:31 pm
troasuga
Not sure what to tell you. Anyway, I never said that this blog was not respected. Remember, good reading comprehension is fundamental.
Thanks
Kenny Powers
May 11th, 2011
5:24 pm
I just woke up from a coma. Did Nesbitt go early or middle of the first round of the NFL draft?
So close on the Heisman, I’m sure the draft was his vindication.
Bill
May 11th, 2011
7:38 pm
I believe in you Caleb! Let’s dominate!
It Ain't Rocket Science
May 11th, 2011
8:20 pm
I beleive the coaches said that King was already a better blocker than Ealey was last year. King just needs to stay healthy and step up to the plate with the right attitude and work ethic, both on and off the field. I think he now knows that he needs to do that so I suspect, his spirits just got a boost when Ealey took his toys and went home. It will take time for Crowell to get comfortabvle in the system of college football, and get over the fact, that now, all the hype and hope pinned on him will have to be earned on the field.
GO DAWGS
Richt's Butt Cut
May 11th, 2011
8:33 pm
Caleb ineligible…..
Dawg
May 11th, 2011
9:51 pm
Do we have a starting fullback?
Tampa Dawg
May 12th, 2011
2:36 am
Enter your comments here
MassiveDawg
May 12th, 2011
7:31 am
It’s all about the Defense… With Big John Jenkins at Nose guard we’ll be unstoppable. Also, if everything pans out with Vasi “Tombstone” Papulu in 2012 we could win the National Championship! Does anyone know how the kid is doing in Junior College?
Job Start
May 12th, 2011
7:35 am
King’s not that good. Take this to the bank—Crowell is the real deal and will be starting the first game. He’s the best back at UGA in years!
Now what?
May 12th, 2011
8:10 am
Can we get an update on Caleb King’s eligibility, and how exactly you plan for him to step up if he’s not going to play?
Sven Ottke
May 12th, 2011
9:44 am
King is ineligible, Harmon is ineligible, Jenkins isn’t getting into school. You won’t be seeing more of King.
It Ain't Rocket Science
May 12th, 2011
6:13 pm
Sven
and you know this based on what inside information you have? Substaniate your facts before you offer an unsupported opinion. Or do you like most of the negative commenters on these blogs, depend on your crystal ball. Perhaps you could conjur up some wins for whatever team it is you do support.
Sven Ottke
May 13th, 2011
2:48 pm
Rocket Science, grow up. Yes, I have a source. In Athens. That knows what they are talking about. Just like Chip has said in his blog today, this isn’t exactly new information. This isn’t some unsupported opinion you blowhard.