UGA’s Mark Richt vague on A.J. Harmon, concerned about O-line
Gainesville – Georgia coach Mark Richt didn’t shed any more light on the sudden departure of A.J. Harmon on Tuesday, but he acknowledged that his loss was yet another blow to a precariously thin offensive line.
Richt was here at the Gainesville Civic Center to speak at a “UGA Day” alumni gathering. Beforehand he spoke with reporters about Harmon, a junior offensive tackle from Jefferson County who left the program Tuesday for “personal reasons.”
Asked if he could expound on the reason for Harmon’s departure, Richt quipped, “No, that’s why you say it’s personal reasons. That’s all I can tell you about that. I wish him the best. Good kid.”
Harmon (6-5, 320), a rising junior, projected as a possible starter at right tackle and was going to be at least a primary backup at both right and left tackle. Coupled with the loss of starting left tackle Trinton Sturdivant to a season-ending knee injury and other injury issues, the Bulldogs’ situation on the offensive line is potentially troublesome.
“Well it’s less,” Richt said of the depth on the line. “It’s just going to be an opportunity for someone else. We have confidence that Justin [Anderson] and Cordy [Glenn] play tackle. We believe that [guard] Kenarious Gates can play tackle if need be. . . . We’re getting confidence in Kolton Houston’s ability to play football for us. I would think if something happened to one of the tackles and Gates had to go outside, Kolton would be the next guy inside.”
The problems begin after that.
Georgia thought it had recruited its future tackles the previous two years in Austin Long and Brent Benedict. But both former five-star prospects have incurred serious injury problems that have delayed their ability to contribute.
Long (6-5, 302), a redshirt sophomore, had to have back surgery shortly after arriving in Athens from Memphis. He has basically recovered from that injury before suffering a partially torn pectoral muscle early in spring practice.
“I think the jury is still out on Austin right now just because of the injuries and lack of productivity to this point,” Richt said. “I’m not sure whether he’d ready to go at this point. By the time camp is over, he may get to the point that we’re comfortable enough in him.”
Benedict (6-5, 301), a redshirt freshman, had to have a complete knee reconstruction his senior season at The Bolles School in Jacksonville. He, too, should have been sufficiently recovered by now.
“We had him pegged as at least a right tackle when we signed him,” Richt said. “He was really a tremendous high school football player. Then he has an injury where he gets not only an ACL but nerve damage. He’s having trouble triggering his foot and he’s still trying to recover from that.”
Dallas Lee, a sophomore guard from Buford, is experiencing asthma-like symptoms that may or may not be due to mold issues.
Richt said there’s a chance they may have to turn to true freshmen for depth. Georgia signed three tackles – Watts Dantzler, Zach DeBell and Xzavier Ward – and five offensive linemen overall.
“I think we’ve got enough guys who can line up and play football at a very high level,” Richt said. “But you’d like to have more depth by now. You’d like to have more guys waiting in the wings for their opportunity. I’d rather not go through another cycle of freshmen . . . It’s really not ideal. But if that’s what it takes that’s what we’ll do.”
As for Harmon, there are strong indications his departure was academic related. Harmon had to sit out the Liberty Bowl with an academically-related suspension. His next destination is unknown.
“He called me one day last week and said he was leaving Georgia and that’s all I know,” said J.B Arnold, Harmon’s coach at Jefferson County High. “I told him that we needed to sit down and talk before he did anything, but I haven’t heard from him since.”
Harmon signed with Georgia as a defensive lineman in 2008. He was moved to offensive line that fall and redshirted. He played in three games as a redshirt freshman in 2009 and four as a backup offensive lineman last year.
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dlind87
May 17th, 2011
7:46 pm
first
hmmmm.....
May 17th, 2011
7:47 pm
1
Dawg_Mike
May 17th, 2011
7:48 pm
not good.
.
May 17th, 2011
7:51 pm
Trolls…..start your engines!!!!
Nomobama
May 17th, 2011
7:56 pm
Time to recruit some if the heffers from the softball team…
JDawg1785
May 17th, 2011
7:57 pm
Not good news for an OL that needed some of that. Coach Friend really has his work cut out for him this season. Let’s hope some of the kids coming in are able to contribute right away. Otherwise, it could be a long year up front.
Ssgt Dawg
May 17th, 2011
8:02 pm
Seems as if CMR can’t keep the big guys healthy. Not really his fault that these guys are getting hurt in high school. Hopefully this year we get Theus and Vadal Alexander in NSD. Those guys could come in next year as freshman and contribute.
LogicalUS
May 17th, 2011
8:03 pm
“guys could come in next year as freshman and contribute”
The EXACT same words were said about Harmon just a couple of years ago.
UGA is in for a rough season.
RichmondDawg
May 17th, 2011
8:05 pm
Roll Tide? No racist comments about our O line recruiting? You are slacking,troll…
buzzDawg
May 17th, 2011
8:05 pm
Hate it for Harmon and the Dawgs. I wish him luck wherever he ends up.
RHALL55
May 17th, 2011
8:09 pm
Poor planning for the future!!! What would have happened if K Gates had gone on to KY? Would Da’Rick Rogers had played OL? LOL!!!! What happened to UGA recruiting the OL that N Gwinnett produced a couple years ago: James and Sheppard; one @ TN; one @ AL; UGA, also should have recruited a couple of JUCO lineman from last year’s class!!! Remember Vince Vance!!! Gues CMR will be responsible for the lack of these forsight!!!
Beast from the East
May 17th, 2011
8:16 pm
Tough break. We’re lokking at a thin o-line down in Gainesville, too. Let’s hope we can both keep ‘em healthy.
Beast from the East
May 17th, 2011
8:17 pm
Looking….not lokking (whatever that is)
Ghost of TK Harty
May 17th, 2011
8:17 pm
It’s Swedish
BigDawg
May 17th, 2011
8:18 pm
Hope the freshman recruits can pan out like Trinton did in his first season!!
LogicalUS
May 17th, 2011
8:22 pm
Let me paraphase the delusional UGA fans….
“Good, it opens the door for the real All-Americans who have been sitting on the bench for three years and anyway he did not want to compete against the Dream teamers, so he left.”
As a post script, UGA has decided that the Dream teamers are so awesome that they are going to forego competing against overmatched college teams and have declared themselves as the newest NFL team with a special bye to play in the Superbowl against whomever is unfortunate enough to survived the NFL season.
KickSlideRed
May 17th, 2011
8:23 pm
Will Adams 6′6″ 280 lb OT from Sandy Creek quick smart strong great passprotect good feet loves to work 2-time state champion 30-1 as a starter – UGA needs this kid
Steve
May 17th, 2011
8:29 pm
Anyone who types “first” on any blog is a total loser with no life.
To:Nonobama osama
May 17th, 2011
8:32 pm
Come back to us when your “alma mater” has produced in every student athletic sport as the Univ of Georgia. I mean every Championship!! We can also discuss academics; do you know what that means??????????
Goof ol' Richt
May 17th, 2011
8:42 pm
Has there been a single year in the last 5 or 6 where our Coach does not start with some excuse as to why we underperform? Every team has casualties (academic, crime, injuries) but we seem to be the only team that comes up with excuses before the season even starts!!! My goodness the team at Tenth Street lost two starting offensive linemen because they could not get into that schools grad program but their coach simply stated “That’s just how this game is….someone will have to step up.” Our coach and our journalists always make it sound like the sky is falling. There is a military saying that morale is the single most important component to combat. So why write a negative article? Make something positive out of the negative and boost the team or at least give them no worries. Now they can already underperform and have a built in excuse! My goodness!!
DodgerDawg
May 17th, 2011
8:45 pm
Good Luck AJ, and welcome to UGA Mr. 6′7″ 325 Watts Dantzler
JDawg
May 17th, 2011
8:48 pm
Logical, it must be sheer misery to pull for a team that is so irrelevant, that you have to troll the blogs and comment about the team you most envy. Looooooooooooooser!
JDawg
May 17th, 2011
8:49 pm
And by the way, don’t reply back with the predictable. I’m a Bama fan! I’m a Gator! I’m an Auburn man! Spare us, and go back to your miserable existance of doing every thing your wife orders you to do.
Larry Bird
May 17th, 2011
8:50 pm
I don’t hear Richt whining Goof ol’ Richt. Pull your head outta ur @ss. There’s also a military saying: “Shut ur manpleaser $hitbird!” We’ll be ok, relax gents.
Worm
May 17th, 2011
8:50 pm
Arthur Lynch could become the NEXT Adam Meadows…UGA has a strong history of turning TE’s into good OL..Guy McIntire, Meadows, the late Troy Stark..Chris terry and Bernard Williams have come over from the DL…Morrant needs to put on 25 and play right tackle if Lynch can’t produce.
MCDAVIDASTRO
May 17th, 2011
8:57 pm
The program is falling apart right out in front of everyone. Georgia has lost to other schols already enough that there will be no dream team recruiting in 2012. Richt has got to go while there is still something left.
JB
May 17th, 2011
8:59 pm
Maybe we can play one of our 8 TE’s on the roster at tackle. We’ve already moved one to fullback. Thank goodness the punter and place kicker are back.
JB
May 17th, 2011
9:00 pm
Butler could be our MVP this year. We’ll need a good punter.
AltamahaDawg
May 17th, 2011
9:03 pm
Goof, I read his word twice. Where are you completely making up that any of them equate to him making any excuses? specifically? my goodness.
In fact did he not just put a positive motivational spin on the deal by saying :
“It’s just going to be an opportunity for someone else. ”
“We have confidence that …..”
“We believe that…….”
“We’re getting confidence in…..”
He then went on to give some encouraging words about guys who have legit injuries , would be able to contribute in the fall.
Where in fact did he say anything negative or set up any less expectations for the season? Seems more like you are the one guilty of that.
51WTGW50
May 17th, 2011
9:06 pm
Richt is as Thick with info as his Hairbrush is with hair.
51WTGW50
May 17th, 2011
9:09 pm
WTGW?
What is the Good Word?
THWG.
To Hell with Georgia!
What is the better WORD?
Sorry but UGA Players and Fans can’t even read or pronounce it!
51WTGW50
May 17th, 2011
9:13 pm
NUB
U know that is A LONG LONG LONG SHOT. Bobo is still on the staff.
Nub
May 17th, 2011
9:13 pm
Nothing less than winning the east
51WTGW50
May 17th, 2011
9:20 pm
The REAL 51WTGW50
Winning the EAST is sill a Stretch. If the Dawgs don’t win it then what? Is BOBO gone? Is Richt finally getting the call that the SEAT is way way past HOT?
The Real Alabama Roll Tide
May 17th, 2011
9:25 pm
I as a real Alabama fan fully understands what it is like to suffer through injuries and various other self inflicted issues. I am not a “sidewalk” fan as I did actually attend the school on athletic scholarship and while I was there I made a great deal of friends, some graduated and some did not even make it out of their sophomore years. If some clown decides to come on here saying he is an Alabama fan and starts to smack talk, then he is just some guy who clings to being part of the program.
The fans of UGA have had a nice run with CMR and I have no doubt he hired a great O line coach( by the way a heck of fella, I personally knew while at Alabama) and they will put a line together that will make holes for Crowell, King, and other backs and do a good job of allowing your young quarterback to make his throws.
I know UGA fans have had their share of bad new lately, but it is all cyclical. It will turn around. Good luck to all my SEC brothers. I hope your kids do well in the off season programs and hopefully no one will cause any of our great institutions any embarrassments over the summer.
51WTGW50
May 17th, 2011
9:30 pm
HAHAHAHAHAH
you can’t chose a name and stick with it?
I guess that is what you learned from you mama.
Just get a new Man to every you need to spit something out that is still worthless.
51WTGW50
May 17th, 2011
9:32 pm
Fake 51WTGW50
What do you want to bet that the Dawgs don’t have a new mascot this year and that the Dawgs don’t finish higher than 3rd in the SEC EAST?
dawgster
May 17th, 2011
9:32 pm
@The Real Alabama Roll Tide…very classy comments and as a former dawg I thank you for your comments and understanding of our program…You are correct we have done very well with Coach Richt..Of course with some nothing short of a NC will detour the negative comments toward our players, coaches and our program..As you stated very well things run in cycles, but many on here just can’t understand or won’t try to understand that..Its only what have you done for me lately…Best of Luck to you also and hope to see you post on here often..We could really use some great insight and respectful comments from people such as you…go dawgs
Delbert D.
May 17th, 2011
9:32 pm
I’m planning on driving over to Ga. 316 tomorrow down by the Clarke county line. I’ll be the tall older guy with thinning blond hair waving the “Will Block for Food” sign. I have 4 years of eligibility left, and I’ll go for my PhD or consider a BS or MS in other areas. Those gigs wearing the shiny green statue of liberty suit didn’t work for me. I’m very good in decision-making except for when I make job changes. Navy veteran, family man.
51WTGW50
May 17th, 2011
9:42 pm
You must be a UGA grad Lawyer.
51WTGW50
May 17th, 2011
9:43 pm
Wait there is a 7-in-10 chance that you are a white female uga grad and a 1-6 public school teacher.
FBfan
May 17th, 2011
9:44 pm
Is anyone keeping score? How many have we lost so far this year? The over is eight right? CMR you da man!
joe taxpayer
May 17th, 2011
9:44 pm
Yep this is CMR farewell tour. No doubt.
The Real Alabama Roll Tide
May 17th, 2011
9:45 pm
dawgster,
Good Luck to you too, thanks for the comments. Just tired of folks who have never left anything on the field or saw their teammates go through 4 or 5 years of sometimes hell come on a blog and talk smack while never spending a penny to support their program yet are experts in everything including teams they do not even root for. I guess the society we live in has become that demented that some feel the need to beat or chastise others. I guess the way one is raised and taught to respect others is a lost art left back in the 70’s or 80’s. Good luck again.
Zoli
May 17th, 2011
9:49 pm
Yes it leaves the Dawgs thin at the O-line. I believe we had this problem when David Green and Shockley were QB’s. We still finished in the top 5 and 10 finishes with a SEC Champ belt. We are fine. One door closes and another one opens. We are weeding the cancers and will become a stronger team because of this. I have complete faith in Richt and the coaching staff. We have a lot to look forward to when the Dream Team arrives next month!
51WTGW50
May 17th, 2011
9:51 pm
fake 51WTGW50
I love you.
You LOVE me so much, that you have to steal my name to feel good about yourself.
I have all you mentioned in spades. Well, except for friends. If you can count TRUE friends on more than your 2 hands, then you are lying or have never been in a situation needing a REAL FRIEND.
Delbert D.
May 17th, 2011
9:55 pm
Chip, what did I do wrong?
Delbert D.
May 17th, 2011
10:00 pm
Let me try this. Talk to me 51. I know you are a former RiverRat. Your spelling is unusually good tonight, and I’m wondering if you are who you say you are.
Tideman
May 17th, 2011
10:04 pm
@ The Real Alabama Roll Tide & Dawgster………Good post guys. I agree. I get so sick and tired of the negative post about other schools. I have always thought you should pull for you school and don’t trash others. CMR is a good coach & a better person. Injuries, Depth, & Chemistry have so much to do with a season. Best of luck to the Dawgs. Hope we see you in Atlanta.
Delbert D.
May 17th, 2011
10:07 pm
Not authentic. I’m signing out for tonight. No, I’m not going over to Ga. 316 tomorrow. Just poking fun at myself, as usual.
RxDawg
May 17th, 2011
10:13 pm
Uhoh…. it’s looking like this might be a doom and gloom season. Maybe Richt can find a few hogs on the defensive side to fill some space with.
Way to be a lazy moron AJ. The secret to a great life is a great education.
UGA UBA Hypocrite
May 17th, 2011
10:15 pm
Oversigning@UGA.com
Effie's of Athens Boarding House
May 17th, 2011
10:20 pm
The offense can’t keep losing players at this rate.
Mr. SEC
May 17th, 2011
10:25 pm
GOOD! You don’t want to be there, well get your ass out. O-line has not produced in years to what has been expected; give others a chance and stop the BS from future want to be pro’s. He wa never a TEAM player anyway, he wanted what HE wanted! Maybe he and Ealey can room together at some NAIA or D-2 school somewhere. They were made for each other!
tide roll
May 17th, 2011
10:57 pm
All this stuff was forseeable. From graduation losses to losses from attrition. From knee injuries, pre-existing back injuries and academic issues pending since last year’s Liberty Bowl. From inadequate evaluation of talent to finally landing the 9th rated offensive line class in the SEC. For Richt to finally express concern about depth issues tonight rather than a year ago is downright scary, and borders on negligence. Your football program deserves better.
51WTGW50
May 17th, 2011
11:14 pm
Delbert D
Glad you knew the difference.
How are you?
Give me some of you Submariners knowledge on the political front. LOL
Hope you are well and TTU soon.
tide roll
May 17th, 2011
11:20 pm
I guess the “Asthma like conditions that may or may not be due to mold” was not forseeable. I’ll give you that one. Geez, WHAT A PROGRAM!
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dawgster
May 17th, 2011
11:35 pm
After this long, you’d think the program would be in better position.
51WTGW50
May 17th, 2011
11:39 pm
dawgster
it is.
the players now think they have to read to get in UGA.
in the old days they knew they didn’t have to even know how to tie their shoes.
UGA has come a long way.
51WTGW50
May 17th, 2011
11:53 pm
When will UGA ever find a player as great as BUTT-SMEAR? He has an Athletic building named after him on campus. When will UGA ever find the next Butt-Smear? maybe if the MUTTS find one they can beat the Gators more than once in a decade.
Class of 93
May 18th, 2011
12:11 am
The folks in Vegas have us around 35/1 to win it all. They know more than us.
sports
May 18th, 2011
12:11 am
what kind of mascot is an elephant…and what is this crap-roll tide?
Class of 93
May 18th, 2011
12:22 am
A National Title can often follow a bad year. Riding down the mountain from knoxville in 1980 dad and i had know idea that we would compete for a National Title.
51WTGW50
May 18th, 2011
12:34 am
@Sports
Are you really that stupid?
The TIDE came from a reporter writing about all the Bama fans entering an opposing teams stadium. He said it looked like a CRIMSON TIDE.
If you don’t know that, then you need to sick to Sports the girls play you fool.
51WTGW50
May 18th, 2011
12:36 am
Class of 93 what were you and dad doing on that mountain? Do I hear the banjos playing?
RED DOG 77
May 18th, 2011
1:00 am
All I can say, is it is oportunity time at Georgia………Every year in college football players who never took a snap in a “live” game trot onto the field and do their team “proud”………As far as Freshmen, their was a guy just a short few years ago who became a freshman All-American……..Trinton Sturdivant…….his days are over, now it’s time for another young [but BIG ] pup to step-up and take his turn at GLORY………Ah yes Glory…………GLORY, GLORY TO ‘OL GEORGIA…………Hey young pups……..here’s your oprtunity……….GATA !!!! GO DOGS !!!!!
P. Bull Terrier
May 18th, 2011
2:08 am
Nomobama – great name, but ignorant comment about the “heffers” on the softball team. Have you ever seen those girls?
Stinger2
May 18th, 2011
3:25 am
Why are all the UGA people concerned about their offensive line?
You have Mr. Crowell who is coming in with his prediction that he will gain 1000 yards and be an All American as a freshman. With a guy like this do you really need to be concerned?
patrick Sulley
May 18th, 2011
4:53 am
dude…….he was a back up with 4 games under his belt………how are we going to miss him and why is this news?
jason m
May 18th, 2011
5:09 am
I believe with Aaron Murray on his sophomore year and having a full season in the sec at 19 years old and putting up Heisman numbers is going to be a force to reckon with for 2011. He will not need as much time to get the ball off, therefore less time for pass protection. If our running backs can stay healthy and get to the outside we will be just fine. As i played football we all know i just takes one or two good blocks from the o line for a running backs to break off a tremendous run. With our defense in the second season in the 3-4 and the way Grantham coaches these boys to be men. Our defense will be in the top 5 in all categories come the end of the season. Therefore giving Aaron Murray and the offense some breathing room when playing in the best conference in college football SEC!!! With Boise st ans South Carolina the first two games of the season, that will be the biggest proving ground to see where we stand as competitors. Coach Mark Richt i cant see you being anywhere else than UGA. With these fair weather fans giving him the boot and the hot seat, i say give the man a break he has done a tremendous job at UGA with our first losing season at Georgia since 1996. All i can say is God speed CMR, you have got my support and prayers for a healthy season and a sec championship with hopefully a NC!!!! GO DAWGS
UGAgrad71
May 18th, 2011
5:52 am
A J Harmon was ranked the 10th best o-lineman and Cordy Glenn the 13th best o-lineman in the country when they signed with UGA. About the same size. A J never appeared to “want it” as much as Cordy. At the college level and especially the SEC, everyone is gifted and talented. No fire in A J, just like Washaun Ealey .
walk on
May 18th, 2011
6:14 am
The good news is that we can still beat tech with me, you and your brother playing ol.
Buckeye
May 18th, 2011
6:34 am
Isaiah, The Annointed One II, don’t need no O-Line.
TennesseeDawg
May 18th, 2011
6:42 am
First!!! Nope, a little late.
jason m
May 18th, 2011
6:49 am
@ Thomas brown well i am glad you can quote stats but do remember he was a freshman. He set several records in the sec that no other freshman has done. If look a little farther in your stat book we were up by one or down by one touch down in the 4th quarter and were up by 3 touchdowns at half time over the defending national champs. its not Murray fault we lost those games, new defense, green being out, king being hurt, washaun being suspended,missed tackles on d, out of shape fourth quarter football. The only one i see that we need to get rid of is offensive coordinator mike bobo, he is the hindrance to positive production of our athletes, field goals on 4th and 1 on the one yard line is unacceptable!!!
jason m
May 18th, 2011
6:54 am
Caleb king will be back busting heads this year healthy and ready to take the rock from the incoming freshman Crowell, which just makes for good competition. Spring game was good our defense was amazing with Ogletree at linebacker now and Jarvis Jones, now the stud Jenkins watch we will be in top 10 in defense in all categories. Cant wait until September…GATA!!!!!!
FanSince59
May 18th, 2011
6:56 am
Could be bad for Richt but good for UGA in the long run.
It Ain't Rocket Science
May 18th, 2011
6:59 am
RHall,
Poor planning for the future. We have three incoming freshman, so I guess that is poor planning. You and a lot of these bloggers on here are so busy, cutting down CMR,the staff and UGA , that you write comments that are not backed with any substantial facts or wisdom. I do not know how you can control injuries and poor decisions by some players if you are a coach.
Boobie Bowden
May 18th, 2011
6:59 am
Nobody wants to play in Bobo’s high school offense.
jason m
May 18th, 2011
7:05 am
buckeye jumping ship cause there program went to the toilet bowl… where they should have been playing!!!!
jason m
May 18th, 2011
7:11 am
r hall is living in fantasy land
It Ain't Rocket Science
May 18th, 2011
7:14 am
Folks,
It appears some folks need something to rally around in here with their constant criticism of CMR, UGA and even the players. Why don’t you folks think about all the bad weather events that have affected a lot of the SEC schools states. You energy could be better used to supply some bucks or maybe even a helping hand to some of the poor folks whose lives have been ravished. Instead of all this hooting back and forth between fans of different schools on here, do something meaningful. I have given to the American Red Cross, and I am sure they could use a lot more. If you can’t afford to help in some way or another physically, pray for these folks. Their sorrow and loss is devastating.
reebok
May 18th, 2011
7:21 am
tech fan here, just observing that 1 or 2 injuries in the pre-season…or an academic ineligibility or 2…will put the Dog’s O-line in very serious trouble. from a coaching standpoint, how hard do you push these guys? get them to the razor’s edge of conditioning and toughness, but risk more injuries?
Jimmy Crack
May 18th, 2011
7:45 am
Compounded by the departure of A.J. Green, Bobo will of course overthink this offensive line problem and rely too heavily on the run and the short passing game. That been said, our talented offensive pieces will force their way through the uber-conservative play calling and shine.
sansho1
May 18th, 2011
7:49 am
I wonder if it might be time to recruit offensive linemen who aren’t already 300+ lbs coming out of high school. These guys are injuries waiting to happen — they carry too much weight on growing frames. Bring in some rangier guys and have them add weight gradually, under real supervision.
Senator Blutarsky
May 18th, 2011
8:14 am
This is great news!!!
Georgia could lose 10 more lineman and be great, because Aaron Murray is the next tom Brady!!!!!!!!
All news is good news for UGA!!!!!!!
sIC EM, WOOF!!!!!!
Richard
May 18th, 2011
8:19 am
Hutson Mason to make major announcement very soon.
I fear the news will not be good for Georgia fans.
Apparently, Mason isn’t excited about his 12 plays in 2010, and didn’t like getting pulled at the end of the G-Day game.
Mason feels he’ll never get a staret at Georgia, even though he outthrew Murray over Spring, Murray still is used more in interviews and such than Mason. Mason was told it was a competition to the best man.
sldkfjslk
May 18th, 2011
8:20 am
More excuses. The walls protecting Aaron Murray and Richt’s regime are falling down. You can’t put Humpty Dumpty back together again.
T.
May 18th, 2011
8:29 am
51WTGW50 = TROLL
Troll = no life
T.
May 18th, 2011
8:39 am
The difference is…said
You Dawg fans who keep repeating Tech-Georgia scores
You are a moron.Remember the Tech fan would trolled as St. Simons who
constantly put up 45-42 in that fluke win by Tech. Georgia fans don’t
have the market cornered posting scores.I can’t even believe you posted
that. Geez.
Dawg Gone
May 18th, 2011
8:40 am
@The difference is… nothing just the name you spout this drivel under time after time..get a life or new material…your the worse kind of troll…a LAZY one!
AltamahaDawg
May 18th, 2011
8:43 am
Jan Kemp? Good god. Yea, you keep trolling all the UGA blogs, dragging up the only thing you can from 30 yrs ago, and preaching about obsession with somebody else. You can’t even convince yourself. Or how about this, try posting something that has been copied 20 times a week for lack of a real opinion about something. Or do you just need somebopdy else telling you what you think.
And yes, in a State of 10 million citizens it’s a pretty safe assumption that most fans of the State University did not actually attend, and given the % of college graduate in the general popluation most probably aren’t.. And? So? Logical Probabilities not one of those esteemed courses at tek? I attended UGA, and I am appearantly a heck of a lot smarter than you, based on what we read in here, so what’s your point?
DawginLex
May 18th, 2011
8:45 am
I think there are a couple of possible scenarios:
1.) Just go with the true freshmen like Dantzler for depth
2.) Move another player already enrolled to OL
My candidates?
Bruce Figgins
Dexter morant
Mike Thornton
I have nothing to go on regarding my suggestions. Just big bodies who are not going to start at their current positions.
AltamahaDawg
May 18th, 2011
8:48 am
A lazy troll that doesn’t care (or realize)is they come across as dumb and unimaginative. Yea, really took a degree from such a fine institition to achieve that goal.
“unemployment check from waffle house”………geez. I’d be embarrased if anybody thought I couldn’t express myself better that that.
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
May 18th, 2011
8:52 am
Uh oh, Mark Richt starts giving “warnings” after the ESPN pre-season hype article has all the dawgs drolling over the national title biscuit. Hmm…
This Dawg Want Hunt!!
May 18th, 2011
8:52 am
The O.L. should be fine. Richt and BOOBOO don’t ask the line to run block anyway, so as long as they can stand in front of pass rush, UGA will be fine. But, if you think this O.L. looks bad, wait until next year’s line steps on the field. Richt and his clone BOOBOO will be gone, but he will leave the next coach with a major rebuilding job to do. McGarity should have pulled the trigger on Richt last year, this clown has put UGA in such a deep hole that it will take 3 or 4 years to get the program back to respectability. Thanks McGarity&Richt for this mess you have created. And Dawgster,dawginlex, and all you other koolaid drinkers, i have been a UGA fan probably longer than either one of you, but unlike you, i will not continue to send money to UGA until this clown is gone. I’m sick and tired of watching an unprepared team both mentally&physically represent the University of Ga. every saturday. I’m like a major stock holder in a big company, and i’m not buying what this CEO is selling anymore. The value of this stock has been on a downward spiral for 3 consecutive years, and i will be broke if i continue to put money in this terrible product. Maybe you guys can understand this analogy, but i sincerely doubt it. Bottomline to all UGA stockholders, sell this underperforming stock before you go broke.
Paul N Destin
May 18th, 2011
8:52 am
Coach Friend will have someone ready to play and it might be a freshman taking the spot of a starter. Players come and go and that will only get worse in the coming years and that happens at every major college.
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
May 18th, 2011
8:55 am
This Dawg Want Hunt!!
Where exactly was UGA before Richt got there? 20 years of nothing. When are you guys going to realize there is not another Herschel and this is the best you are going to do?
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
8:57 am
You’ll always have 1980, 6-7ers.
DawginLex
May 18th, 2011
8:57 am
Kool aid drinker?
Nah, just a DAWG who supports the coach as long as he is the coach. It’s called loyalty. Not much of that left these days.
If UGA wins-it is UGA, not Richt. If UGA loses-it is UGA, not Richt.
He is the coach. I support him. Do I agree with everything? No. Do I want more wins? Yes.
Opinions are like rear ends, everyone has one and all of them stink.
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
8:58 am
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
Guess Tide forgot about losing 3 games last year.
28-27 ring a bell, Updyke?
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
8:59 am
“Nah, just a DAWG who supports the coach as long as he is the coach. It’s called loyalty. Not much of that left these days.”
How many coaches has Bama gone through in the past 15 years? 5-6?
I lost count after stripper-gate.
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
May 18th, 2011
9:02 am
If you’re so into stock analogies, maybe you will get this one. From 1982 to 2000, the stock was worth about $2, then Richt enters and the price shoots to $10. Florida and UT (who’s stocks have been around $25 for the last few years, drop into the $5’s. This allows UGA to look good for a few years. Well, UF’s stock shot to $50 while UGA’s stayed around $10. Out come the whiners. Now, you’ve got quite a few SEC teams trading above your current price of $8, but it’s still better than the $2 Richt inherited.
WDE
May 18th, 2011
9:03 am
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it really you finished 4th last year when are you going to realize the Tide has turned??
DawginLex
May 18th, 2011
9:03 am
tide rolling,
That’s why richt deserved another year. He raised the bar.
And he hasn’t vacated 29 wins in the last 10 years either….
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
May 18th, 2011
9:04 am
4th in the West > bowl loss to UCF
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
May 18th, 2011
9:07 am
Didn’t UGA loss to the 5th place in the West team?
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
9:07 am
“4th in the West > bowl loss to UCF”
Cough….cough…..UTAH.
Cough….cough…..Louisiana Monroe..
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
9:08 am
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
You know, I just can not stop watching this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tShh6uZEPHc
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
9:09 am
And then there’s this, Tide. I love watching McElroy get his butt slammed into the ground.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqI-xpP2OMo&feature=related
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
May 18th, 2011
9:10 am
That might sting….
If there wasn’t a National Title since then.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 18th, 2011
9:10 am
Obviously Richt has his hands on the pulse of the team better than I do, but man we have battled offensive line issues seemingly the past 7-8 years. Lets hope the Alabama influence of Friend brings young, fresh ideas to the recruiting of our OL. The OL is in need of some serious good news.
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
9:13 am
“That might sting….”
Oh it stings, Maddof. Losing to an SEC team is one thing but losing to Louisiana Monroe is another thing altogether.
Dr. Phil
May 18th, 2011
9:14 am
A football player has mold issues?
Georgia | MrSEC.com
May 18th, 2011
9:21 am
[...] [...]
sogadog
May 18th, 2011
9:31 am
Lets recruit Arnold Swartzenegger’s girlfriend for the O line. She will scare the crap out of the other team.
Tobias Funke
May 18th, 2011
9:40 am
What exactly is mold issues?
Joey
May 18th, 2011
9:41 am
That comparison video is funny, Fulmer. It’s even funnier watching Kirby and Nick have meltdowns during Auburn’s comeback. Hope Nick didn’ take back some of that raise that Richt got Kirby . . .
404
May 18th, 2011
9:42 am
Storm clouds continue to gather over Auburn.
Many influential Auburn folks have now INSISTED that Lowder
be “pushed away” from the Auburn program.
This can only mean one thing:
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD News is coming for Auburn.
I remain firmly convinced that when the NCAA is finished with Ohio State,
they will turn their full attention on Auburn…AND…the SEC.
When the NCAA proves that Cam Newton was paid,
the penalty that Auburn (and the SEC) will pay will be HUGE.
That will also open the door for the NCAA to put the entire SEC under review.
The SEC is going to find itself in a world of trouble. Very soon.
AltamahaDawg
May 18th, 2011
9:44 am
“issues” for 7-8 yrs for sure, but in times past they were able to deal with the issue and still be effective. Even Greene’s Jr year when they gave up SO many sacks, they still weren’t a bad offense. Helps to have a 3 yr starter at QB, who can adjust to that too. It’s just the past few years that the “issues” have translated into negative results, so I believe you have to look at other variables. What else has been a common factor on top of the o-line issues, (if we have had them forever now). Defensive uncertainty has been one, they weren’t dealing with that back when the o-line had problems before but the team still compensated. The O-line coach seems to me to be another variable. Fair or not (and other factors might very well overshadow this) but previous O-line coaches here (and other programs) seemed to deal with issues better than our last one did.
tide roll
May 18th, 2011
9:46 am
There must be a couple of JUCO offensive lineman that have recently made their grades,who UGA could take a look at for this year. With Auburn losing their entire defensive line, this was the year to probably go the JUCO route with the idea of building some depth in order to take advantage of Auburn’s personnel losses. It’s got to be frustrating for Uga fans. You starters are good. All you needed was some quality depth. Richt is right to be concerned
Ten@10: Richt says Isaiah Crowell must master pass protection to be ‘full-time back’ | UGA sports blog
May 18th, 2011
10:06 am
[...] 320-pound junior was competing for the starting job at right tackle during spring practice. That leaves the Bulldogs perilously thin on the offensive front. They presently have only eight returning linemen heading into the summer and three of those [...]
Dawgs Tell
May 18th, 2011
10:10 am
@Tide roll- You could be a Tech troll or a true Bama fan.I have no idea.However,I have read your comments for the last several months and agree with your view of our offensive line. It is a Big problem and has always been a problem for the last eight years.We have not signed true talent in our lineman.Could be Richt fault or staff,but it is factor in the SEC to win.Look at the last two years.Long signed out of high school with a bad back,Benedict signed with a ACL injury.This year Ward signed with a knee injury and will redshirt.Richt and staff has always put their energy into QB,receivers,running backs and special athletes.We need the talent in our line and have never put this as a priority in recruiting.It has been Richt achilles heel in the program and looks like it will continue.If you want to win in the SEC you have got to have experience in the O/L year in and year out.I believe this sets the tone again for a long season.Hope not,but I have seen this before several times over the past years.
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
10:12 am
404
Do you always get your news from Tigerdroppings? Auburn folk have wanted Lowder gone for years and years. However, I do get a kick out of conspiracy theories about how the FBI is investigating Auburn football when the FBI is really investigating the failure of Colonial Bank. In fact, if you knew anything about the FBI, you’d know that they investigate EVERY bank that closes or goes bankrupt.
I’m still puzzled as to how you link Lowder to Cam Newton’s dad when there hasn’t been one single report about Auburn and paying Cam’s dad. Last time I checked, it Cam’s dad was linked to MSU, John Bond and what’s his name, I forget. Anyhoo, keep on with the theories.
“I remain firmly convinced that when the NCAA is finished with Ohio State,
they will turn their full attention on Auburn…AND…the SEC.”
I bet you also believe 9-11 was an inside job and that we also didn’t walk on the moon.
“When the NCAA proves that Cam Newton was paid,
the penalty that Auburn (and the SEC) will pay will be HUGE.”
There won’t be anything, 404. Why, because Cam wasn’t paid by Auburn.
NEXT!!!!!!!
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
10:16 am
404
Here’s a question that never ever ever gets answered.
Why would Auburn pay Cam Newton to play when no one had ever heard of the guy?
Remember, Cam Newton was a nobody before the beginning of last season. Also, Mark Richt claimed he wanted to recruit Cam as a tight end. Not exactly a high profile recruit, huh?
Bob Stoops and several other coaches, who were interested in Cam, also stated that Cam’s dad did not seek money for play.
Remember, the only school that has been mentioned for paying is MSU.
Good luck with your conspiracy theories, 404.
Megan
May 18th, 2011
10:25 am
for goodness sakes, we knew AJ was gone… Caleb too!
Dawg Gone
May 18th, 2011
10:43 am
@ tide roll one is always concerned with quality depth on the OL, frankly its not a great position to be in but having some of the freshman get to pick up some playing time in limited roles might pay off down the road…but if we lose starters and they have to play that won’t be good..we have 3 coming in that could be big time by the end of their college careers but only time will tell…
Megan
May 18th, 2011
10:46 am
Oh there will be penalties on Auburn…just wait… ever heard of Southern Methodist University?
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
10:49 am
“Oh there will be penalties on Auburn…just wait… ever heard of Southern Methodist University?”
What does SMU have to do with Auburn, Gump?
Dawg Gone
May 18th, 2011
11:05 am
Fulmer Cup Champs..SMU and the Death Penalty is what Megan was getting at…Auburn is not I think in any danger of that…but with 4 felon arrests already this year..they are the league leaders for the Fulmer Cup.
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
May 18th, 2011
11:14 am
Auburn = The Florida Marlins of college football. Pay for a big team, win one title, let them all leave.
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
11:15 am
Dawg Gone
Yeah, I know all about SMU but I still don’t know what the connection between them and Auburn would be. SMU was outright paying players and they also violated their probation. Auburn hasn’t been accused of paying players nor are they on probation. As far as the Fulmer Cup goes, those 4 players were kicked off the team. UGA didn’t kick some of their 12 players off the team after they were arrested.
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
11:16 am
“Auburn = The Florida Marlins of college football. Pay for a big team, win one title, let them all leave.”
The Florida Marlins have two titles, Gump. Besides, it’s funny that you bring them up since they have more WS titles than any National League team in the last 20-30 years.
Anyhoo, don’t you have trees to poison?
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
May 18th, 2011
11:26 am
Don’t worry, that tree will grow back before you win another title
UGA UBA Hypocrite
May 18th, 2011
11:30 am
Fulmer Cup Champs = awbarn dumba$$
With Onterio McCalebb’s arrest yesterday your pathetic university will have another championship* to brag about. The only difference is that you losers will get to keep the oversigning cup. Can you say *?
Dawg Gone
May 18th, 2011
11:33 am
Fulmer Cup Champs none of those 12 were arrested for a felony much less armed robbery etc…honestly if a underage drinking arrest equates in you world to a arrest for armed robbery..stay in it.I stated the death penalty wasn’t a danger for Auburn since they are not on probation now…however no one accused them of paying players…don’t the former players who admit they WERE payed count in your world or no?
Dawg Gone
May 18th, 2011
11:39 am
@The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it ..got to admit you 11:26 post was funny.
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
May 18th, 2011
11:42 am
Dawg gone,
I think this Auburn fan is trying to get me to side with the Dawgs.
Dawg Gone
May 18th, 2011
11:55 am
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it…heaven forbid !! LOL
Fulmer Cup Champs
May 18th, 2011
12:56 pm
“With Onterio McCalebb’s arrest yesterday your pathetic university will have another championship* to brag about.
I love when inbred trailer trash dawg fans trash talk a university when they themselves couldn’t even earn a GED.
SO when is Auburn going on probation, mutts?
UGA UBA Hypocrite
May 18th, 2011
1:02 pm
Fulmer Cup Champs said.
“I love when inbred trailer trash dawg fans trash talk a university when they themselves couldn’t even earn a GED.”
Where did you get your GED at stupid? There should be an ‘about’ somewhere in your sentence, can you figure out where our should I save you the headache and tell you myself?
DawginLex
May 18th, 2011
4:51 pm
Two days in a row the blogs have been ruined by the Auburn TROLL.
Congratulations to fulmer Cup champs/not since 1980/observor or whatever your name is today.
Ever venture up to Kentucky loser gump?
I’d love to discuss things in person with your worthless self.
Blackberry Cobbler
May 18th, 2011
5:12 pm
Running back corps depleted (and 1 of them isn’t ready to block), now OL getting thin. I hate to say it, but let’s be brutally honest….. CMR is in deep do-do and he knows it. If he doesn’t win the SEC East, he’s toast and it’s starting to look like this team just is not going to have the horses to do it. Hope I’m wrong but I think CMR’s days at UGA are very quickly running out.
FLA DAWG
May 19th, 2011
5:46 am
Think our O Line was bad the last two years? Wait until you see the pass rush put on by Boise State and especially South Carolina against this inexperienced and pourous line we have shaping up for this season.
I already need a beer.
It Ain't Rocket Science
May 19th, 2011
8:13 am
Blackberry,
With the exception of possibly SC, the SEC East is again pretty much down, so the affects of the inexperience of the OL and Rb’s might be somewhat negated. For the beginning of the season at least, the D is going to have to set the pace and control the game for UGA. About mid season, we will know more about these two. The learning curve will go away if the players are serious about their jobs.
ugab
May 19th, 2011
8:03 pm
Same ole sht different season with MR. Get ready for one of the worst seasons in UGA history. It sucks to be a dawg fan.
Monger
May 19th, 2011
8:18 pm
We may be thin, I think we have 11 O-lineman on the roster, plus another 5 freshman (6 if you count the LS we brought in), so its not too bad. Besides the ones we have are behemoths, and the depth we have is mainly 4 and 5 star high school guys that have just been redshirted and fighting some nagging injuries it sounds like. Look at the sizes of some of these guys….
Justin Anderson 6′5 342 lbs.
John Bodin 6′6 321 lbs.
Chris Burnette 6′2 313 lbs.
Kenarious Gates 6′5 328 lbs.
Cordy Glenn 6′5 348 lbs.
Ben Jones 6′3 316 lbs.
Dallas Lee 6′4 300 lbs.
Austin Long 6′5 304 lbs.
Brent Benedict 6′5 312 lbs.
Plus newcomer Watts Dantzler is in the 320-330 lb. range, so we definately have plenty of beef to run the football in the fierce SEC.
It Ain't Rocket Science
May 19th, 2011
9:29 pm
UGAB,
If it sucks to be a DAWG fan, I am sure Tech. could use you as one. Do not feel obligated to comment about the DAWGS either postively, which so far I have never seen you do, or negatively, as you always seem to do. I don’t think you will be much missed by any others on these blogs.
mars
May 20th, 2011
4:49 pm
I’m concerned about depth at Head Coach position.
David
May 20th, 2011
7:14 pm
You hate to hear Offensive Line leaving for personal reasons because this position you really never have enough players because so many of them get hurt In Baseball it is pitching; in Football it is Offensive and Defensive Line help; the team that uses those positions well usually win Football games. In Georgia case, some highly recruit players never play a game because of injury. This has hurt this team the most the last two years; not having enough depth on either Offensive or Defensive Line.