UGA: Brent Benedict free to transfer anywhere he wants
Brent Benedict has been granted an unconditional release by the University of Georgia, Athletic Director Greg McGarity confirmed Tuesday.
McGarity
The redshirt freshman offensive lineman from Jacksonville is free to transfer to any school of his choosing, and that includes Florida or Georgia Tech or any of the Bulldogs’ bitter rivals.
Such is the athletic department’s policy under McGarity. If a student-athlete is unhappy at UGA, then he’s free to seek happiness elsewhere, he said.
“I bring the same philosophy as we had at Florida,” said McGarity, who was an associate AD for the Gators for 18 years before returning to his alma mater last year. “If a kid’s not happy, we just want him to be happy. Ninety-nine percent of the time, I don’t care where he goes. These four or five years are the supposed to be the best and most important of these kids’ lives and they need to be happy.”
As for Benedict’s depature, McGarity said, “Things just didn’t work out. I’m sympathetic to that. They just need to be in a happy place.”
There’s at least some chance Benedict, a former five-star recruit, could end up back in the SEC East. Florida and South Carolina were among his finalists — along with Notre Dame, Ohio State and Southern Cal — when he chose the Bulldogs in the fall of 2009. Benedict’s father, Ed Benedict, told the Athens Banner-Herald, “I would imagine some of them would take a look at him again.”
McGarity said UGA would not block Benedict’s transfer anywhere.
“It’s the theory of plenty,” he said. “There’s plenty of good ones everywhere. I don’t worry if they go to Florida or Tech and may come back to beat us. You can’t think that way. Life’s too short. [Student-athletes] are our most valuable resource. If they’re not happy here, I want to see them happy somewhere.”
McGarity said the only situation in which he might block a potential would be if he knew there was some kind of tampering by another school beforehand.
Benedict was a five-star prospect before suffering a devastating knee injury that included nerve damage and a required complete reconstruction his senior season in high school. Benedict claimed in March to be “100 percent” recovered from that injury and was medically cleared to play. But he continued to show effects of that injury even in summer workouts.
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CJJScout
June 28th, 2011
1:54 pm
Mixed feelings. A great gesture, but…. When I reflect on this I’ll be glad McGarity has taken this stance, but for now I want justice.
Bradley G
June 28th, 2011
1:55 pm
Whatever happened doesn’t matter to me. I agree with McGarity. If you don’t wanna be here, you don’t have to be.
sandman053
June 28th, 2011
1:57 pm
Leatherhelmet said he met with Muschamp and Richt found out. I’d be interested to hear the real reason. If true, then Richt and McGarity are better men than me to allow no restrictions.
RabidDawgFan
June 28th, 2011
1:58 pm
He left because of Joe T. And I’m not joking.
Roaddawg80
June 28th, 2011
1:59 pm
Why would anyone want our O Lineman? We under perform at that position every year. I just don’t get it>
Chip Towers
June 28th, 2011
2:00 pm
sandman053: Not true. Hence the unconditional release.
KOOL
June 28th, 2011
2:03 pm
Why was an athlete with a devestating knee injury given a football scholarship? I totally disagree with giving damaged goods a full ride as a “nice gesture”
Dawgwild
June 28th, 2011
2:04 pm
That’s BS. A Scholarship is a 4-5 year agreement. If UGA had tried to pull it from him when he injured his knee everyone would be crying. Is it wrong to expect people and kids to live up to their commitments? Unconditional release is BS!
Spike 80DF
June 28th, 2011
2:05 pm
@sandman053, wouldn’t that be considered “tampering” according to McGarity? Don’t think they would let him go to UF if that’s the case……
Remarkable
June 28th, 2011
2:08 pm
One more spot just opened up for an O Lineman for next year. Want to be a starter at UGA? Apply to Mark Richt.
CMR Titanic
June 28th, 2011
2:08 pm
Kid knows that UGA is a sinking ship along with others like Logan Gray.
lsmidnite
June 28th, 2011
2:13 pm
@Dawgwild: Scholarships are actually a year to year basis agreement. The head coach has the decision to who gets scholarships. Now with that said Mark Richt views scholarships a a 4-5 year agreement. I agree with Coach Richt on that.
jrmdvm1
June 28th, 2011
2:15 pm
UGA did the “right thing” in honoring his scholarship offer. We are again doing the “right thing” in giving him an unconditional release. I wish young Mr. Benedict the best in his future endeavors. We will have to wait and see if Mr. Benedictis doing the “right thing.”
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
2:17 pm
Happiness aside, McGarity doesn’t mind this kid or another transfer to leak our play book to the enemy? That’s what comes to my mind first. Not afraid of his body beating us…afraid of his mouth and what he will tell our rival if he ends up playing for them.
That along with the fact that Saint Richt gave his gimpy a$$ a scholly when nobody else would should make all parties think twice about saying the unconditional release was the decent thing to do….disagree! The kid punked us. Everything he touched and did at UGA was a waste in the end…..I hope Richt has learned his lesson…it is a business….not about being ethical.
Spike 80DF
June 28th, 2011
2:18 pm
@cmrtitanic, yea b/c logan gray was loaded up with playing time, that had nothing to do with his transfer….douche.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
2:21 pm
KOOL,
My thoughts exactly. Being nice gets you nowhere. We would have been better off recruiting and signing a second rate O-lineman that was committed to Tech or Georgia Southern….in the end we would have still gotten more use out of them…even if the contribution was the scout team.
This kind of wastefulness based on ethics and goodwill just makes me sich at my stomach. IT IS ABOUT WINNING GUYS! THAT’S IT!
2012 FEAR THE END
June 28th, 2011
2:22 pm
PLEASE STOP with the Logan Grey, transfer BS he had a limp noodle arm and was a bad team mate
ScoutDawg
June 28th, 2011
2:27 pm
If he was ever a TRUE Dawg at heart he would NEVER consider FU . I wish him the best but when he had a devastating knee injury UGA honored his offer. Now he talks with FU. Where is the loyalty for a team that stuck with him when it would have been easy not to.
Kerryb
June 28th, 2011
2:27 pm
Titanic, you are just an ignorant fool. Logan Gray transferred because he was through with his education at UGA and wanted to try to play his last year which he wasn’t doing here. He went to Colorado because his brother is there. Get your facts right before you post a stupid post like that. I don’t care where Benedict goes. He apparently was so injured that he was not going to be a starting O-lineman in the SEC. My guess is that when the other Division 1 schools find out that his knee is that bad then he will be at Jacksonville State with Ealey.
Bo
June 28th, 2011
2:29 pm
KOOL – I’m pretty happy we assured Murray a scholarship would be waiting when he injured his leg.
Kerryb
June 28th, 2011
2:31 pm
This will probably help us even more with John Theus. His brother is at UGA and there is a starting job to grab on the O-line.
ScoutDawg
June 28th, 2011
2:35 pm
Giving our play book to the enemy is not an issue. FU has 10 years of film to study, so the knowledge of a never played, RFresh. really isn’t going to sink the ship. This kid feels like he needs 1 more year of no-contact football to further his dreams, NFL maybe. Transfering to a FBS school will do that. On the other hand, no loyalty to the school who stuck by you is not what we want in Athens.
bitter CMR
June 28th, 2011
2:36 pm
stop with all the whinning————you all new when bitter JOE T—–took over some pu—- were going
——-to run for cover——————–deal with it——–its ole school now——frat boy’s
———————hahahahahahahah———————-just saying——————gaytards stink
Kerryb
June 28th, 2011
2:36 pm
Bo, good point. You give a top prospect like Benedict a chance to see if he can get back to the form he had. Apparently he could not. Everyone should blame his stupid High School coach. From what I heard he was injured running down field to celebrate a TD with his team up something like 61-7. Why was he even in the game at that point?
KOOL
June 28th, 2011
2:38 pm
Thank you CHARLOTTE DAWG for a common sense post. To jrmdvm1, it’s unfortunate that the young man wrecked his knee while he was committed to UGA, however, the offer was made when he was totally healthy. It’s insane to waste a scholarship on a player that is not likely to perform at the assumed potential high level prior to injuring the knee. This isn’t charity, and UGA isn’t the only school the injured player can attend.
KOOL
June 28th, 2011
2:41 pm
@ Bo… apples & oranges… Murray’ injury was a broken leg that healed with no impeding his playing ability. Benedict’s injury was reminiscent of Robert Edwards on a Hawaii beach…
Kerryb
June 28th, 2011
2:42 pm
Guys, I don’t think it was about being nice. Benedict was rated the best or second best Tackle in the country when he came back. If he makes it back from the knee injury knowing that he is going to redshirt the first year then you still got a great tackle. If he doesn’t he doesn’t. You got to take that chance.
Bo
June 28th, 2011
2:44 pm
CHARLOTTE DAWG – I doubt you are a real Bulldog fan but CMR gets plenty of excellent recruits precisely because of his ethics. Also if you think that you can succeed in life without being ethical, you are mistaken as to how the score is kept.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
2:47 pm
To back up what KOOL is saying, Saban, Myer, Spurrier…those guys don’t make football decisions based on the “will this get me to heaven” mentality. Last I checked, those guys have more hardware in the trophy room.
IT IS ALL ABOUT WINNING FOLKS. And to win, sometimes you have to be a prick for the good of your school and your own employment….as in…revoking the scholly of a kid that messed his knee up beyond belief. Yeah, it is mean, heartless. bla, bla, bla….such is life…AND FOOTBALL.
He never EVER should have taken up a scholly spot at UGA. But that’s why UGA will always be where it is I’m afraid.
No other programs seem to have the “heart” we do. Well you know what, I see what that “heart” is doing and it is starting to tick me off! I WANT A CHAMPIONSHIP PEOPLE!
And it is not this one player that will make or break us. It is the mentality that I’m talking about which scares me.
Bo
June 28th, 2011
2:48 pm
KOOL – revisionist history. There are plenty of examples of kids with HS injuries coming back 100% in college. No one knew this kid had never damage until after he was at UGA.
georgia87
June 28th, 2011
2:51 pm
The thinking that we should not be human, this is just a business, “tough luck kid” makes sense in the short term. Georgia would be better if we didn’t recruit hurt players. But that thinking leads to a “whatever it takes” mentality which leads to trouble like Ohio St., USC, NC, et. al. are in. Did USC actually win the 2005 title. Nah, they cheated to have the best player in the nation. What do you believe about Auburn last year? As far as I am concerned, build it right and when we win it, we have really won it.
1eyedJack
June 28th, 2011
2:51 pm
What would Saban have done?
KOOL
June 28th, 2011
2:51 pm
Bo, your post makes no sense.
1- revisionist history?… care to elaborate?
2- plenty of examples?… please provide one example of a player with a destroyed knee
3- your last sentence… what in the world are you attempting to say?
Kerryb
June 28th, 2011
2:54 pm
Charlotte Dawg, that has to be one of the most moronic post I have seen on here.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
2:54 pm
Bo,
You and other “Bulldogs” like you are perhaps what is wrong with UGA and why we can’t be #1 in the sport that matters most.
Your soft view of the world is exactly the same soft mentality of UGA’s Mark Richt. I maintain the opinion that nice guys in the business of football finish last(or certainly not first).
And why am I not a true Bulldog? B/c I have a harsher view of how the world really works and want my team to be dominant just like others?
Not a Bulldog “cause I’m just a big meanie”? Well shame on me I guess.
Richt continues to be the nice guy following the rules, going to Hondurus, not oversigning WHILE ABSOLUTE PRICKS CONTINUE TO REEL IN CHAMPIONSHIPS!
And if ethics were so important hot shot, why is Nick Saban still raking in blue chippers left and right. Sure, some folks want their boy to play for choir boy richt. But most of the studs in these parts care about the pay day…know what I mean? sure you don’t.
Have fun at your softie gathering. Be sure to be nice to everyone.
Chip Towers
June 28th, 2011
2:54 pm
CHARLOTTE DAWG: You’re entitled to your opinion but your assertion that Richt gave Benedict a scholarship when no one else would is not accurate. Benedict committed to Georgia in June of 2009. His injury happened that fall. He had around 50 offers and most everybody said those offers were still good. Some even stepped up their recruitment hoping Georgia would back down.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
2:55 pm
Why Kerry? Refute it
Suches Dawg
June 28th, 2011
2:55 pm
Charlotte Dawg- I agree. Although we don’t have the details, the timing of his departure is also questionable. Knowing we are thin all along the OL having just lost some recent OL , then waiting until after recruiting season to leave/defect for personal reasons strikes me as disingenuous. Although I agree in principle w/McGarity’s decision, the ability to transfer to an SEC East team is the last straw. CMR brought this on himself with his good faith gesture to sign Benedict (Arnold ?), and I stand by his integrity, but let’s hope we don’t make this mistake again.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
2:59 pm
Would Saban or Myer have still given him a scholly?
Nice guys finish last. Whenever/wherever the injury occurred, UGA should have backed off this kid as soon as they found out. Hasn’t this happened to us before.
Just so freaking tired of seeing us get screwed like this.
1eyedJack
June 28th, 2011
3:04 pm
The moral dilemma of ethics.
Tobias Funke
June 28th, 2011
3:07 pm
Benedict
As cowardly and disloyal today as it was in the 1700s.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
3:16 pm
Austin Long will probably do the exact same thing.
Back injury from HS. Is anybody else skeptical that he will ever be a Saturday contributor? I certainly have my doubts. But there he is…chewing up a scholly spot just like an Albert Hollis or a Benedict. Great use of resources!
Tobias Funke
June 28th, 2011
3:19 pm
The fact of the matter is if he EVER considered himself a true BULLDAWG, this traitor would never, ever consider going to Florida. The truth is that he has been spotted in Gainesville since last Wednesday. Get rid of the me players and keep the Dawgs. I love the fact so many me players have QUIT. Keep up the hard work Joe T 2. Those of us that have played competitive sports know that championships are won in the offseason when you don’t feel like putting in the hard work.
Tobias Funke
June 28th, 2011
3:21 pm
Charlotte Dawg
Did your folks ever teach you about class? Or did they just throw you out when they realized you would never amount to squat? Great use of resources!
D BAG TROLLS!
June 28th, 2011
3:23 pm
Who really cares where he ends up? Hopefully he makes is back but like TS it will be tough to have the lateral movement and confidence that it takes to play in this league.
UGA will be fine! Not sure he would have started at any point in his career. The injury was the worst someone could have and not many make it back to 100%. Its ashame!
P-Man
June 28th, 2011
3:24 pm
WRONG! It is not all about winning. It is about:
1) EDUCATION- UGA IS a university first. It was before a down of football was ever played, and will be if football ever goes away (which I doubt).
2) ENTERTAINMENT- That’s all college football was ever intended to be. Like all other sports, it should be entertaining to play and to watch.
3) PROMOTING THE UNIVERSITY- College football is also about promoting the university, and making the name well known.
Now, granted, winning helps with all this, but it is NOT the be-all and end-all. Only in the last 20-30 years has it been IMPORTANT and NECESSARY to win a national championship to be called a success. Using that criteria, almost every one of us are failures, since few of us have won national championships, or are even considered among the best, in our field.
This has trickled down even to midget leagues where if you don’t win the championship, then you are no good, and you must win at all costs. This mentality leads to parents assaulting coaches, coaches lying to their bosses, people cheating to win- whatever it takes. I would MUCH rather win (and lose) with integrity than to win with ill-gotten players and have to return the awards/wins/championships. Whatever happened to “it’s how you play the game”?
Kirby Smart
June 28th, 2011
3:27 pm
CHARLOTTE DAWG,
you think having a kid leave and leak the offensive playbook is really that big a deal? Hell, Georgia has been running the same offense for the past 10 years. We all already know that when the offense lines up in the shotgun on 3rd and 7 or more, Bobo called a draw.
icedawg
June 28th, 2011
3:28 pm
It’s just a game. A game. A game. I know it’s hard but some of you must discipline yourselves to see beyond a university football team. Football is a game, it’s fun to watch for some yet not for others. To get bent out of shape over something like this means you need to check yourself into a psychiatric hospital for evaluation.
MtnDawg
June 28th, 2011
3:28 pm
If not a Dawg at heart then get the flock outta here!
bucket
June 28th, 2011
3:33 pm
I hate the way this all worked out, but McGarity and Richt are doing the right thing by allowing Benedict to try and find somewhere that will let him rehab for another year. Benedict is still very young and still wants the chance to play in the future and because of the numbers UGA couldn’t afford to continue to hold a spot for him. I don’t blame Benedict for wanting to try again and I don’t blame UGA for trying to move him to a medical hardship scholarship.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
3:34 pm
Go the hell Tobias. Not sure what I said to warrant such a personal attack. These guys are a waste of resources…and it disgusts me.
And if I had to chose between “class” and winning…i’d chose winning.
Which brings me to P-Man. You make some good points…you do! But programs that believe that don’t bring in the championships. And by those programs I mean Bama, Auburn, UT, Florida…you know it and I know it…the alumni and folks that run those programs put integrity and ethics way behind winning. End result? More hardware in the trophy case.
So your values are admirable….but just don’t expect to win a whole lot with that thinking. Me? I was a championship and I am so SICK AND TIRED OF SEEING OUR NEIGHBORS GET THEM, that I’m almost willing to endorse anything and everything to get it. Yeah, I said it. Apparantly that’s what it takes.
In summary P-man, I respectfully yet whole heartedly disagree.
And nobody is saying that if Georgia starts to “play dirty” like other schools that a diploma will still be worth less. It is pretty much common knowledge that the Florida football program is a “do whatever it takes” club and yet nobody disrespects a Florida diploma. Still a darn good school regardless if the Gators lacking integrity or not.
RNB
June 28th, 2011
3:34 pm
P-Man wake up. Have you noiced how much money these programs are generating? Winning is how you make that money.
Dawg1
June 28th, 2011
3:35 pm
I’m wondering how many of you posted with great ‘excitement’ when this kid committed. He was the prize lineman coming in. Caught a little of 680 the Fan yesterday. Belue was saying that some of UGA’s graduating lineman were watchng this kid during work outs the summer before he committed and were already calling him a lock for the NFL. They were blown away by him.
There are all kinds of rumors that Joe T. was pushing him very hard, etc. Well that’s what everybody wanted – right? A different commitment in the weight room, a new toughness, a new attitude. Well that’s what you got. If it ends up rubbing a couple of kids the wrong way – so be it. And cutting them lose at their request is absolutely the right thing to do. And given an unconditional release shows nothing but ‘class’ by the University and should help give kids considering coming to UGA the thought that if it doesn’t work out – I can trust this University to allow me to transfer.
One last thought. Florida has the same policy. Their success speaks for itself. You want the kids to want to be there and you do not ever want to hurt in the words of our A.D. “what should be the best four years of this young mans life”…
Class isn’t something you are born with. Class is something that is developed and acted upon. Some of you guys really should consider jumping ship. “Win at all cost”… No, that’s not Georgia. We have our problems, but ‘grinding kids up in the name of winning football games’ is not one of them.
THE Dixie Redcoat Band
June 28th, 2011
3:36 pm
And ohio state/nd is on his list?! Hope he enjoys the nice Winters they have.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
3:36 pm
meant to say “want a championship” not I “was”
RedPantsDawg
June 28th, 2011
3:37 pm
Any idea how much money UGA spent on his medical care and rehab? When viewed this way it is a little bit more to it than his happiness. I’d hate to think he got 2 years of free medical care and then show up in a Florida uniform in Jacksonville. For that reason, I’m against an unconditional release.
Rich
June 28th, 2011
3:38 pm
I hope the kid does well at any school he goes to. But he will not be the difference in UGA winning or losing any one game.
omg! what if he transfers to Florida?!?!?
June 28th, 2011
3:40 pm
UF beats UGA like a freakin drum every year anyway… who could tell the difference?
anotherdawg
June 28th, 2011
3:40 pm
If it’s all about winning, do you feel cheating is OK? Why do people think you have to be a jerk to win? UGA continues to take the high road, but yet there are those who equate honesty with losing. I guarantee you being nice to people and treating them with fairness is the way to go in the long run, whether it’s sports or business. It sad that there is that many negative people. Life is short, try to be happy!
lsmidnite
June 28th, 2011
3:41 pm
RNB: P-Man wake up. Have you noiced how much money these programs are generating? Winning is how you make that money.
Um… Uga is like top 3 or 5 in the nation in how much money they bring in, so…
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
3:42 pm
Dawg1,
“win at all cost” is not Georgia? YOu are right! That is the problem. Do you not want to win a National Championship?
NOTUF
June 28th, 2011
3:42 pm
I’m so tired of hearing McGarity say that this is how we did this or that at Florida. WHO FREAKIN CARES? Stop trying to make us a clone and make us better!
omg! what if he transfers to Florida?!?!?
June 28th, 2011
3:42 pm
word will get out among HS coaches and recruits if UGA takes such a hard line approach on scholarship revocations and transfers. I wouldn’t want my kid going to UGA if they were such hardasses on transferring and injuries. Life is bigger than football… and the “win at all costs” attitude is moronic. If this were your child, you’d quickly realize that there are more important things than winning football games
Tobias Funke
June 28th, 2011
3:43 pm
Charlotte
P-Man is referring to people like you.
The fact that you told me to go to hell says everything about your “class.” Go root for an NFL team. They put up with people like you.
College football is great because of the atmosphere surrounding it. Winning is not everything in college ball. While I would like a BCS championship, I just don’t let it get to me.
I’m too busy having fun and enjoying my beloved Bulldawgs, win or lose.
CMR Titanic
June 28th, 2011
3:44 pm
@Spike80df….. hey doofus…… nobody said anything about playing time. Players and fans want championships not inept coaching …… dip wad.
Halsey
June 28th, 2011
3:44 pm
Whoa whoa whoa! We can’t be letting these kids have the freedom to choose the school they attend! What is this!? America!?
Pecan
June 28th, 2011
3:46 pm
P-Man, good post. These players give most of their time and body parts 24-7/365. Divide the worth of a scholly by the number of hours they practice, work out, study film, etc, etc. They “earn” pennies an hour, and many end up with messed up bodies and minds for years. All this to please us, the fans, so we can feel good about ourselves, that we must be winners since our team is. These are still young people, very inexperienced in life and very impressionable. We all need to remember these players are someone else’s kid and under tremendous pressure to win, much different than the normal 18-22 year old. Let’s all put things into perspective. This from a long, long time Dawg.
Dawg4ever
June 28th, 2011
3:47 pm
I’m glad Mustache is at Fl. The fact that he would take damaged goods from UGA shows how desperate this clown really is. His O.L is in worst shape than UGA, and don’t know why so many fans are upset with this guy leaving. He would have played very little this season if any, he was still having problems with nerve damage in his knee, and the kid couldnt even feel his foot at times. Not very good for an o.l, to not be able to plant your foot, and he was still having problems with his ankle. Mustache is a snake, and he is just like Saban in the fact he wants to try and make headlines by picking up players from the state of GA, or players that play for UGA. The only place that this will actually draw alot of attention is in this fishwrapper of a paper. This sportswriter will write more about this guy now than he ever did when UGA got his committment. Didn’t see any blogs about this kid when he was trying to get through his rehab, or how he was doing in spring practice. Good luck to Mustache, he is a joke, and like Benedict he left the school that had mad a major committment to him. These guys deserve eachother. Neither one of them have an ounce of integrity.
Kirby Smart
June 28th, 2011
3:49 pm
If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
3:52 pm
So Tobias, your previous post to me was just as “classy”? Pot this is kettle..you’re black!
I’m so glad you can enjoy a Georgia game win or lose. But I’m not like you. I’m tired of seeing our rivals win the hardware. You just keep on being content with runner up status and calling people classless that you don’t agree with….a$$!
Tobias Funke
June 28th, 2011
3:53 pm
Winning at all cost sure worked out for Enron, USC, and Ohio State…
I want to play in the Dome every year, BUT I KNOW THAT IS NOT REALISTIC WHEN YOU PLAY IN THE SEC. I would rather have SEC championships than NC. Yup, I said it.
AltamahaDawg
June 28th, 2011
3:54 pm
Good for him and best of luck.
Carlton
June 28th, 2011
3:55 pm
Bottom Line, kid’s gone after he spent two seasons utilizing UGA’s rehabilitation programs and riding on that scholarship. For him to utilize the resources then all of a sudden say before his third year “I’m not happy, but I’m almost 100% now” is B.S.
I’m glad to see this quitter gone.
GO DAWGS ‘11
1953Dawg
June 28th, 2011
3:58 pm
Dawg1, you can’t be serious. Belue is full of himself, and it looks like this kid is too. However, there is no way the linemen in school could have watched this kid the summer before he got to UGA. He was in high school, and he blew his knee out during the season. So Belue is full of it as always. This is just him making up stories to try and attract listeners to his radio show with the idiot Kincade. The only way the upper classmen would have seen this kid would have been if they went to florida to watch him practice and i doubt that would ever happen, since he hadn’t committed to UGA at the time. The guy was a top O.L. recruit, just as Austin Long, and Sturdivant were. Don’t see either one of them jumping ship for another school. Think the coach at Florida is just as much to blame for this kid leaving as the kid himself. The NCAA should look into a coach tampering with another kid while he is on ship with another program.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
3:59 pm
Seems to be working for Auburn…not a dam* thing is going to happen to them.
Maybe I’m asking/begging UGA coaches and athletic administrators is just be aware of how dirty the competition is and be willing to throw some elbow yourself(metaphorically speaking)
What’s that word other SEC coaches called Georgia….soft? Well having a heart, being ethical, doing the right thing is….well…kind of soft if you think about it.
Richt and McGarity are trying to be honest men in a den of theives, and it is just not going to work!
Dawgmess
June 28th, 2011
4:00 pm
Charlotte Dawg, I don’t know what kind of business you’re in, but I hope the words “Charlotte Dawg” are prominently displayed on the front door so I’ll know to go somewhere else.
truedawg
June 28th, 2011
4:02 pm
Good enough! I think GM did the right thing. Get on board or get out of the way. We don’t know if he isn’t happy at UGA…doesn’t like Joe T…or isn’t healthy. WE DONT KNOW! I say whatever reason…GET HIM OUT! He wasn’t a starter, wasn’t practicing much…wish the best for him. I believe the attitude and the work ethic in Athens is going in the right direction. Having players that aren’t happy and most of all feel privileged to wear those silver britches matters the most. start treating it like its and honnor to play at UGA! It is earned and has to be taken on with a full heart and committed to with work and passion. With that atmosphere winning teams can emerge and championships can be won. GO DAWGS!
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
4:02 pm
Apparantly I’ve hurt the feelings of another softie. How does this blog have anything to do with your comment?
Stay soft my friend.
AltamahaDawg
June 28th, 2011
4:07 pm
You don’t have to go to college Danny. This isn’t Russia.
UGA Insider
June 28th, 2011
4:08 pm
“I bring the same philosophy as we had at Florida”
I will be interested if he can keep that promise if the 2011 football flounders this fall. Foley did not accept mediocracy two years in a row.
Dawg4ever
June 28th, 2011
4:09 pm
McGarity is a joke so far. He keeps bringing up how Florida did things, one thing he didn’t learn while he was at Florida is how to have a successful men’s athletic program. This guy has done nothing to improve men’s sports at UGA except make them even more MEDIOCRE than they already were. He will keep Richt after RIcht wins 8 games, and he will keep Fox after he has another losing record next year, and i’m sure he will keep Perno after another dreadful season in baseball. Glad he enjoys watching Florida play in CWS, the NCAA in basketball, and probably the SECC game in atlanta this winter. This guy is a puppet for Adams, and he is only concerned about raising money. This guy should grow a pair and realize how much money UGA spent on this kid during his 2 years of intensive rehab, and how this kid probably cost UGA another O.L. recruit this past recruiting season with his selfish attitude. Releasing kids should be evaluated under each individual circumstance, not a blanket policy. UGA stood by this kid and his family, and UGA saved his family thousands of dollars in extensive rehab, and then they allow him to leave. His parents are really classless people,and on second thought the kid and his family deserve the Gators. Only wish McGarity would leave with this kid
Contractor
June 28th, 2011
4:10 pm
While I somewhat agree with you Charlotte Dawg, I do disagree with some of the things you say. What if you were cited for everything you did wrong as a kid? Hell, we’d all be locked up if that was the case, or in your words, be cut, fired, and couldn’t even hold jobs flipping burgers. The win at all cost mentality is what is wrong with society today. People always want to find a short cut instead of doing things the right and honest way, and that’s why things are so half ass these days. Walking all over the top of others and cutting their throats so you can win is not what it is all about. Outcoaching, outplaying, more disciplined, and just being better on a given Saturday is what it is all about. Giving a recruit $100,000, or cutting a kid due to an injury is not the answer. That’s what the professional ranks are for. College believe it or not is about getting an education, having fun, and preparing to contribute to society in a positive way. I am a die hard football fan, and want to win more than anybody, but being a heartless dick about it is not the way to go. Look at the Miami Heat. They took the easy way out and tried buying a Championship, and that didn’t quite work for them. They got beat by a Mavericks team that worked harder and outplayed them in all facets. College sports are a lot in the same way, hence why Ohio State, USC, Notre Dame, and Texas don’t win every year.
I think Benedict should have limits on where he could go, because he pledged to Georgia, Georgia still gave him a scholarship, and now he is rescinding his offer, so he needs to pay for that. Georgia had faith in him, so that faith should be restored by him, instead of just bailing to start fresh elsewhere. McGarity is noble in his comments about kids needing to be happy, but we are also issuing about $50-$60,000 into each kid when tuition, room and board, and all of their equipment, perks, and issued NIKE gear get supplied.
Lasso
June 28th, 2011
4:11 pm
Wish Benedict all the success in the world in life EXCEPT for his college football endeavors. UGA honored his scholarship and footed the bill for his rehab and education. If he comes back to compete against the program that did that for him, I’m wishing him nothing but disappointment.
BG
June 28th, 2011
4:14 pm
The kid still has to sit out 2 years if he transfers to another SEC school. He would have to sit out 1 year if he transfers to a ACC school.
Bernie Matt
June 28th, 2011
4:15 pm
I wonder if they would let Washawn transfer to Tech or Florida?
1eyedJack
June 28th, 2011
4:16 pm
Is this Russia?
Will
June 28th, 2011
4:16 pm
McGarity has been a major disappointment to UGA so far. Unless you are CMR or Mike Adams.
Daniel#12
June 28th, 2011
4:18 pm
Benedict is still unable to play. His choice was either transfer and sit out (and buy another year without losing eligibility or apply for a medical redshirt. One is guaranteed, the other iffy. UGA did the honorable thing and it will pay off in the future. UGA’s word is good on commitments.
Zoli
June 28th, 2011
4:22 pm
CHARLOTTE DAWG please relax. You obviously are damaged goods. If you don’t want to be a DAWG please take your negativity elsewhere. I believe we are doing the right thing by giving him and unconditional release. Why all the hating on our leadership? Yes, last year wasn’t fun being a UGA fan. This year we will be fine. Although thin in BACKUP linemen, we have a lot to look forward to. When you see our lineman aren’t being pushed around up front, like last year, your negative attitude will subside! Obviously BB is either permanently hurt or didn’t want to work. Good riddance and luck to him where ever he ends up.
Beast from the East
June 28th, 2011
4:23 pm
Charlotte Dawg,
Please provide some details about UF’s “do whatever it takes” mentality and “lack of integrity”. Any moron can make baseless accusations.
Liars like you are the ones lacking integrity. You appear to have the same set of ethics as a street corner junkie.
indentured servants?
June 28th, 2011
4:24 pm
or slaves? or workhorses? oxen? god knows that this kid took $60,000 a year in rehab and tuition from a program that makes $80M in profit each year. That’s 0.075% of the profits for the university.
I am a partner in a business with over a million in yearly profits, and we really don’t sweat $750 in writeoffs to bad debts/uncollectible bills
please get some sense of scale people. this is not worth the breath you are wasting on it
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
4:24 pm
Contractor,
Good points and thank you for no personal attacks…(although you might have been saying I was being a *ick about things). if so, fair enough I say. I am being a bit bitter/hostile b/c it seems like everybody else near us is winning championships….and all I have to say is this: you might be right on a lot of things you wrote above but those insitutions I just mentioned didn’t win championships with your mentality. They win those trophies by…how did you put it….being *icks! In other words, they were willing to play hardball, didn’t care about taboo things like oversigning or running off an upper classmen, didn’t care about straw huts in Hondurus…they cared about winning and their constituancy(the fans) were very happy b/c of it.
Well…I want to be one of those happy constituants! If Georgia just won 1 BCS championship, I swear I’d be much more laid back about these things and probably watch Georgia football with the same slack/carefree attitude as the aforementioned Tobias Funke does…..but I want my championship…..I want to crow and talk as much crap as that god awful Gator fan that is in everybody’s office, that stupid hick you know that is a Tide fan…or that loud mouthed Auburn fan that couldn’t get into UGA so went Southwest to a school “just as good”.
Those people seem to enjoy their team’s success while we sit around saying that we are more ethical? Gee, maybe I should just give up on Georgia ever winning the whole thing. Takes more than being nice/just folks…takes a much more ruthless mentality that I fear is lacking in Athens.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
4:27 pm
Beast….why don’t you get off the Georgia blog…how bout that?
Beast from the East
June 28th, 2011
4:32 pm
Charlotte Dawg,
Why don’t you make me tough guy? That’s right, you can’t. All you can do is cry and whine about other programs being dirty and you’re just so mad because your co-workers give you crap. Newsflash, they give you crap because you’re a whiner……not because you pull for UGA. I am very humble with 99% of my friends that are Dawgs. The whiners like you? I give them hell every chance I get. Look in the mirror, sport.
Whiskey Breath
June 28th, 2011
4:33 pm
The unconditional release is supposed to be Mark Richt’s decision. Something tells me Richt has decided to let the athletic director catch the flack. Everything always get’s back to preserving Richt’s Christian image. Richt is smart.
Contractor
June 28th, 2011
4:33 pm
Charlotte Dawg,
I wasn’t calling you a dick, just stating what most would call someone that engaged in cutting players based on injuries. I am with you, and I believe Saban, Meyer, and Chizik have no qualms about the way they win. Saban is as dirty as John Calipari, but he wins, so he stays out of trouble, and you are exactly right on this. I want to win more than the next guy as well, but I believe that falls in the hands of our coaches that allow our athletes to under perform and don’t challenge these kids like Saban or Meyer did. Georgia seems to never be prepared for the challenges they face on Saturdays. They knew going into the South Carolina game that Lattimore was a hoss and #1 back in the country out of high school, they had a full season to see what Cameron Newton was doing on The Flats, yet they continued to let these stars beat us up doing exactly what they do every single week. Georgia has plenty of talent, but the coaches have to get these guys pumped up, and performing at a higher level than they currently are. Grantham has the mentality I like, especially with his choking motion to the Florida kicker. That’s what it is all about, and we need more coaches that want to demolish the competition, not tip toe around and hope we win.
UGA Haters!
June 28th, 2011
4:34 pm
Have you become that super sensitive. Really???
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
4:35 pm
Oh dear…did someone just get their pantalones in a wad?
Wow! Hey Grown Man…meet you at the flag pole after school? right?
Florida blog is….over there >>>>>>>> get on it.
Oh I really wish I could “make you” really, I do….looking forward to your next internet threat….a$$
truedawg
June 28th, 2011
4:37 pm
Charlotte Dawg,
Look at it like this…do you go hunting? I’m a big hunter, and i want to kill a buck of the 140B&C class before i die. I could have shot one at night. But what fun would that be? Maybe no one would ever know but me. But could you really have pride in achieving a goal when you reach that goal by bending, or breaking some rules? No one want a title more than me for my DAWGS, I am married to UF fan, and also have inlaws that are Bama fans and alum. It’s been hard the past few falls watch football (and hunting) But I Would like a title with no * and knowing it was earned and won the right way. Go Dawgs!!!
Beast from the East
June 28th, 2011
4:38 pm
No threats. I know what I’m capable of and I don’t threaten anyone over a blog. Just stating facts, whiner.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
4:41 pm
We are on the same page, Contractor, that the leadership is not there in Athens. And that is b/c Richt is not a warrior and does not have the game day attidue other coaches in the SEC have.
My rants are much less about Benedict and much more about Richt and his soft decisions.
Thank you for your feedback/post. I want what everyone else wants on this blog(except for Florida fans that for some reason feel the need to come on here). I guess I just have a different opinion on how we get there.
Very worried that Richt is not the man to bring the trophy to Athens…I am reminded of his softness all the time with articles like this.
Dawg Whisperer
June 28th, 2011
4:42 pm
I agree with AD Greg McGarity’s philosophy on this matter. Mr. McGarity simply applied age learned wisdom that can not be measured in wins and losses or dollars and cents. Weighing the human factor should trump the bottom line even when it may cost you. Good will and diplomacy far outweighs any material loss with this situation. I suspect Mr. McGarity was fully aware of all the circumstances before reaching his decision. Well done.
truedawg
June 28th, 2011
4:47 pm
I don’t look at NC titles as much as SEC titles. UGA has several SEC titles, and one NC in modern times. I don’t think Saban is a bad guy, very arogant, but not evil. Meyer I have some wonders about , along with Chizik. The stories of drug use, the way he steped down. Left me with some questions. but I don’t know the man. Spurrier is a good guy. I question him giving Garcia so many chances. But I don’t think these coaches have a win at all costs, just maybe some lower prices than what the wins go for in Athens. Go Dawgs!!
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
4:47 pm
truedawg,
I actually am a hunter. but dropping a buck where I hunt has very harsh consequences…furthermore….I don’t hunt for bloodlust..but for the sport.
So I understand your analogy/point but don’t think it applies here.
I guess what I’m saying is that if you know your competition is playing dirty pool, you either stay in the sand box and play the same game or get the heck out. If we are hell bent on doing things the ethical way and celebrate having a priest for a head coach, then that’s fine…but we should move to the ACC where competition is not as stiff and winning is not at such a premium.
Den of theives guys…that is what the SEC has become. Either get on the bus or jump the heck off….either way…they wheels are going to keep turning. I say we start doing what it takes like other winning programs.
kaput
June 28th, 2011
4:52 pm
Nice move by Georgia! Kudos to you guys for keeping the bigger picture in focus.
Signed, Florida grad.
truedawg
June 28th, 2011
4:56 pm
Was just trying to help.
I think you’ll be hapy this year when you see the wins against USC, UF, and AU..I dunno if we can win at the Dome, but I feel we will make the trip. If the team doesn’ t have injuries and the running game can come along maybe with some luck. GO DAWGS!!!
Whiskey Breath
June 28th, 2011
5:02 pm
Is everbody that leaves Ga a traitor? Man that list is getting long.
How do you leave Ga without being a traitor? I am confused about Kirby. Do you guys hate him or do you want to know if he is available?
P-The-Ricker
June 28th, 2011
5:02 pm
RabidDawgFan @ 1:58PM is right about the reason he left. The new sheriff intown is turning the mush into muscle. Some kids just don’t like to work for it, though Bennedict is obviously at a disadvantage w/ the lingering knee effects.
observation
June 28th, 2011
5:07 pm
BEAST FROM THE EAST
How can you declare yourself as humble with a handle like “Beast from the East?” Btw, is that self-given handle really accurate now?
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
5:10 pm
Careful Observation,
he “knows what he’s capable of”. If you are not careful, he will challenge you to an internet fight.
He’s an internet tough guy and coming to a town near you! Watch out
the dude
June 28th, 2011
5:12 pm
NO ONE EVER SAID WHAT HIS PROBLEM WAS. SO LET HIM GO AND SIGN WITH WHOMEVER. QUITE OBVIOUSLY HE COULD NOT CUT IN ATHENS. SO WHO CARES.
Redshirt Freshman OL leaving UGA - VolNation
June 28th, 2011
5:12 pm
[...] Greg McGarity gave him an unconditional release. UGA: Brent Benedict free to transfer anywhere he wants | UGA sports blog [...]
The Playbook
June 28th, 2011
5:13 pm
This just in, he will reveal that the playbook says to kick a fieldgoal inside the opponents 5 yard line on 4th and inches!
ga gator
June 28th, 2011
5:14 pm
I would say everyone needs to take everything that McGarrity learned at UF under Foley, good and bad.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
5:14 pm
Ok Playbook…now that was funny….and pretty much how it probably reads with Richt and Clown boy roaming the sidelines.
DIRTY POOL DAWG
June 28th, 2011
5:16 pm
If you truly believe in “win at all costs”, then the easy way to do this is wait and see who the respective champions in each sport will be, and then pull for that team. For example, last year you would be CHARLOTTE TIGER. Year before last, you were CHARLOTTE TIDE. And before that, CHARLOTTE GATOR. Who know, this year you might be CHARLOTTE JACKET. (not) How’s that for hunting for “sport”?
Ca dawg
June 28th, 2011
5:25 pm
Charlotte dawg: recruiting is a multi-stage game, and pulling benedict’s offer would almost definitely have hurt our chances w John theus. Also: have you ever taken a calculated risk in your line of work? Sometimes they pay off, other times they don’t. The downside of signing Benedict and it not paying off is much lower than the upside of him recovering and developing into the dominant OL we thought he would turn into. My point is that richt’s motives in this case might be more complex than you imagine.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
5:25 pm
well that was just a stupid thing to post…..you are not even making a point.
How does wanting my team to do what it takes to win a NC make me a “Benedict” Arnold turncoat? I wouldn’t be on this blog if Georgia football didn’t mean a lot to me.
Why would you write such a childish thing? B/c you disagree with me? Than say so but without hurling insults. That’s some Dirty Pool….Dirty Pool.
But thanks for reading I guess
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
5:28 pm
This is not about Benedict really Ca Dawg…try to keep up. My arguments/rants are on a much larger scale.
It is about the softness of the program and our unwillingness to do what it takes to win….Knoxville, Gainesville, both cow towns in Alabama…they have the attitude…we don’t.
And that worries me.
Ca dawg
June 28th, 2011
5:32 pm
Also: not sure if you saw this, Charlotte,but saban just gave Corey grant an unconditional release and let the kid sign with auburn. Auburn! I guess we aren’t the only ones doing this. Why would a “winner” coach like saban engage in these “soft” tactics? He won’t last long sending top recruits– healthy ones, mind you– to the rival school, right? Right?
Stinger2
June 28th, 2011
5:34 pm
Charlotte Dawg: Your comments are pitiful. You must be a troll.
C from Marietta
June 28th, 2011
5:35 pm
Exactly the problem with the world today. Anyone will be anything for “winning” or “money”. Can me soft or whatever, but lack of intergity is destroying the human race.
GR82BAG8R
June 28th, 2011
5:36 pm
This is a good outcome for UGA. Given his injury, he would never have played at the level he was expected to perform when originally recruited. The numbness probably put him over the edge. UGA fans should be pleased he is gone because you now have a slot for someone better. This is what all major programs hope for – - a player who gets injured and will most likely not make it back to his pre-injury level gives up his scholarship.
It makes you wonder if he was encouraged to ask for his release….
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
5:37 pm
Would Saban have stuck with Corey Grant’s scholly after he heard about his devastating knee injury?
Yeah, didn’t think so!
You know it and I know it.
Again, this is much less about Benedict and more about what our program is not compared to other programs that bring in the hardware.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
5:43 pm
Now a Tech fan is on here CALLING me a troll? Are my comments pitiful b/c I expect/demand to win? Does that make me pitiful compared to the likes of you that find beating Georgia 1 out of 10 years acceptable? Oh “but its all about the education and sending our football players to the moon” right buddy?
C from Marietta, YOU ARE RIGHT! But would you rather be ethical or win that 1 championship? I just want one. JUST 1! I wish UGA(or another program)could win it without cheating but that seems to be an fantasy with what we are seeing in the news lately. I don’t want Georgia to be dirty cheaters…I just want them to have the moxy to do what it takes to win…like our rivals do.
Nobody else cares that our neighbors are winning these trophies and we are not? Do you ever ask yourself “why not us”? If you don’t, start today!
GR82BAG8R
June 28th, 2011
5:48 pm
Charlotte Dog, I don’t think any Tech fan would say beating UGA 1 out of 10 years is acceptable, but I don’t think they have the means to really challenge UGA on the field. UGA is not a cheater, but you have to admit it has the means to recruit virtually unchallenged in a state that worships high school football. Whether that is “cheating” depends on how you compare to other states (Florida/FSU/Miami, Alabama/Auburn, USCe/Clemson). UGA is alone in that category. Yet perennial top 10 recruiting classes yield a 6 – 7 season.
Until Tech can win a bowl game – - any bowl game – - they have no room to pick at UGA. After that, until they can beat UGA two years in a row, they should just keep quiet and watch major college football that is played in the SEC, because they sure won’t find it in the ACC. FSU used to be a power, the ACC-itis has infected them….
Ca dawg
June 28th, 2011
5:49 pm
And I know where you’re coming from Charlotte– lots of fans feel like Richt is soft. My point was that it’s probably wrong to interpret the way we handled benedict’s specific situation as evidence that we’ve gone “soft” as a program. Trying to keep my remarks relevant to the article that was posted, and to avoid making unhelpfully vague remarks about our program (and others’ programs).
Stinger2
June 28th, 2011
5:50 pm
Charlotte Dawg: If you are not a troll, then you are greedy. I am a GT fan but I like CMR and the UGA program. No, it is not acceptable to GT fans to lose to UGA 9 time out of 10. However, I don`t ridicule our coaches and program like you are doing yours today. Lighten up and get a life. Its only football. `
Bulldawg Bob
June 28th, 2011
5:53 pm
@CHARLOTTE DAWG: … and after setting a win at all cost approach then maybe you could suggest a fund at all cost approach per Rutger’s and other Big Easts school. Why stop looking for an edge with just being ruthless with scholarships when we can also divert student fees and state subsidies intended for students to the athletic program (see lead story in USA Today 6/28.)
HECKLE
June 28th, 2011
5:53 pm
Is Cromwell still puking????????
Ca dawg
June 28th, 2011
5:58 pm
Charlotte: Alabama was actually among benedict’s committable offers. Check scout, bro. Saban DIDN’T pull the offer; he knows that’s bad business, and so does Richt. You’re just wrong on this one, bro. I know you’ve got a broader narrative about Richt that you’re trying to sell, but you need to use evidence that actually supports your case. This one doesn’t.
Tider
June 28th, 2011
6:01 pm
You all think your coach is so pious and righteous and Saban is a snake huh? That’s the only way Bama wins right? Show me where Saban has ever pulled a scholly from anyone. Now they might not have a FOOTBALL scholly, but they have ALL been given academic scholly’s to continue getting a free education. Isn’t that what it’s really all about? Aren’t you UGA guys all about the academics? Hmmmm. No one is getting thrown out onto the streets. If a free academic scholly isn’t good enough for you…you are more than welcome to find playing time elsewhere (aka Corey Grant).
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
6:05 pm
Get a life Singer? You are the one on a Georgia blog. How’s that for a life?
Why don’t you leave the family fight…to the family. Stay out of it insect.
I’m greedy? Georgia hasn’t won an NC since 1980 while UT, UF, Bama, Barn college…and yes even your “We send all our athletes to the moon” institution has won a title since then! It is starting to become too much to take.
Greedy??? I’m freaking starving here! That’s why I’m so dang frustrated. Beating you bugs every November is not enough.
Mr. SEC
June 28th, 2011
6:10 pm
Why are so many people talking about Logan Gray? They both left because of the cancer they help spread in their attitude; they were both going to get some playing time, maybe even start a game or two; but I commend CR for letting both of them go just like Ealey. We have got to start somewhere in the changing of attitudes ar UGA. If it means the transfers of a few, so be it! I have always said, if you don’t want to be here, then do not let the door hit you in the ass, get gone! A good days work, cleaning up the attitides!
Ca dawg
June 28th, 2011
6:14 pm
Tider: I agree w you, and actually mentioned grant earlier in the thread. Some Georgia fans like to exaggerate how clean Richt is and how dirty saban is in order to generate an easy explanation about why bama is up and we are down at the moment. These theories are normally vague in the extreme and tend to do a very poor job explaining actual facts (e.g., the Benedict situation), but this doesn’t stop them.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
6:14 pm
Ca Dawg…scout isn’t the best source as I’ve seen them way off numerous times. With you going to their site and researching Benedict just to prove me wrong actually does not prove Saban didn’t pull the scholly. I can say one thing for sure…the prick definitely lost interest. Saban has no heart and that is why he wins. Sorry but I’m going to remain dubious on your above comment. And he’s afraid of “bad business”? Really? what say you about oversigning? That’s some bad PR, is it not? Guess what? kids, parents..then don’t care. Winning breeds winning.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
6:19 pm
Ca Dawg…then why don’t you enlighten us why Georgia is now bottom tier while programs like Bama went to bottom tier to the upper?
Really, what’s your theory smart guy? Put the Philosophy book down for a second and enlighten us.
Tider: How many scholarships does Bama have on their current football team? What…wait? you can’t say? Maybe it is b/c Nicky won’t tell us.
I hate the Tide and Nick Saban but my god, they are doing something right over there and I’m trying to figure out what it is…..Ca Dawg knows though.
fpice
June 28th, 2011
6:22 pm
Not Mark Richts fault. A good man. No coach. Never to blame
McGarity sucks too.
Bob
June 28th, 2011
6:23 pm
Good luck Mr. Benedict wherever you end up. UGA did the right thing by honoring his scholarship after the injury and were patient. However, we only want players that want to be at UGA and are willing to work hard to earn your $38,000+ P/Y scholarship. An athletic scholarship is a gift, not an entitlement.
Tider
June 28th, 2011
6:34 pm
Actually with the recent losses Bama is going to be under 85. Thanks for asking and throwing out blind accusations while you let someone else do your homework for you. Why do you hate Bama and Saban? What are your exact reasons? UGA is not and has never been a rival of Bama so other than the fact that Bama is a perennial winner and UGA is foundering as a football program I can’t understand where the venom comes from. I think Ca Dawg hit it right on the head. And just because Bama has had some down years please don’t delude yourself. Bama is to SEC football what Kentucky is to SEC basketball.
Notso Fast
June 28th, 2011
6:40 pm
This will help the Bulldogs in the long run. They will get some young men because of this policy. A team that put their players first. Kinda nice.
Cane
June 28th, 2011
6:42 pm
This is a class act. Someone needs to call Coach Golden in Miami.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
6:42 pm
Arrogance(you just displayed it), lying/cheating alumni(didn’t they get you a harsh sentence from the NCAA), having the biggest prick in college football…that good enough for you Tide Boy! A fan base that has predominantly never left the state and therefore is just baffled when they encounter someone that doesn’t pull for “the taaaade”.
And I was referring to the media asking Nicky how many scholly players he has….guess what…he doesn’t answer the question. “under 85″ what’s the exact number? YOu can find out, right?
“Bama is to SEC Football”….that’s another reason right there!
Dirty Dawg
June 28th, 2011
6:44 pm
I don’t know what the deal is with young Mr. Benedict…was it that he had just decided that he didn’t care for being at Georgia, regardless of why…or was it that he and his Dad truly didn’t think that his knee was ready for the kind of work that Joe T was requiring? Regardless, Georgia had to find out what the kid was capable of, and the sooner the better. I mean how many others have been given three years to try and come back from a HS injury? I don’t know, but I doubt if there are more than a hand-full, ever. By the way, I doubt if Joe T could be as tough as Sam Mrvos was…and the kids survived. Sometimes you’ve got to find out who’s gonna be able to get the job done, and if there was ever a year to know that, this is it. Just remember the ‘Junction Boys’ was the making of Alabama’s winning tradition.
fpice
June 28th, 2011
6:45 pm
This is BS. Richt and McGarity must go.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
6:46 pm
Junction Boys played for A&M I thought. But I get the point made.
Tider
June 28th, 2011
6:46 pm
Arrogance is not to be confused with truth. Check the SEC record books sport. Look who is on top of EVERY major category.
Logan Young was not an alumni nor ever set foot in an Alabama classroom.
Not sure what your third “point” even means.
What else ya got wonder boy? Glad there are some intelligent and rational Dawg fans on there because by the nature of your arguments you spent as much time in a UGA classroom as Young did in Tuscaloosa.
Dirty Dawg
June 28th, 2011
6:48 pm
Allow me to ‘rephrase’ that ‘Junction Boys’ statement…it wasn’t Alabama’s tradition, it was A&M’s, but it ‘made’ Bear Bryant.
Bob
June 28th, 2011
6:53 pm
@fpice…I think Richt should have been fired last year, but why McGarity? How many of these welfare cases have we had on the team with Richt as head coach, sucking down a scholarship while never contributing nor expecting to contribute? As a looooong time contributor, I’m tired of subsidising these goldbricks.
Ca dawg
June 28th, 2011
6:55 pm
Charlotte– actually it does prove that (other sites corroborate it, too), but let’s not fight over facts. I wish I had the theory you’re looking for, but I don’t. One thing that is clear, however, is that it’s easier to conquer than to hold, easier to build a successful program than to sustain one. Winning does not not always breed winning; success peaks and then tapers off. Compare richts record from his first three years to saban’s at bama and at lsu; compare it to chizik’s first two years at auburn. Theyre not far apart.
Don’t forget that were on the same side, man. I’ve been alarmed, like many, about the lack of discipline on and off the field; I was just as mad as you when we folded in the 4th quarter against auburn and SC. It’s frustrating. But I don’t find your explanation convincing and I don’t think many of us on here do either.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
6:56 pm
Again….how many scholarships?
And when Nicky decides to hang it up and leave that tornado magnet of a town, you won’t feel so proud and arrogant about your precious “Taaade”. And you want come on to a Georgia blog to get your jollies either. Everthing goes in cycles….it was only a few years ago when your dominant Taaaaade’ lost to ULM at homecoming….bet you were not on this blog running your mouth that evening, were you?
Can I ask you a question? Why are you even bothering to argue with me on a Georgia blog? I’d rather stick a dull fork through my eye than go on a Taaaaade’ blog and read about their offense from blog posts. Can’t be envy…that’s for Tech fans? So why are you here? Did you come to remind us how great the Taaaade’ was? Mission accomplished.
The New Regime
June 28th, 2011
7:01 pm
Ron Paul 2012
FBR
June 28th, 2011
7:02 pm
Classy Move by UGA—-The young man is the important factor.
WAKE UP!!!
June 28th, 2011
7:03 pm
infowars.com
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
7:04 pm
Ca Dawg,
In summary, I think other programs(especially their coaches) put more of a premium on winning than our’s does. Hell, Michael Adams want UGA to be the next Harvard. It is like he cares about the football wins as a secondary matter when he replied to a question saying “I expect Georgia to have a winning season every year”. That’s it Mickey? 7-6 is good enough for you?
We are not going to agree on the Benedict Saban debate so let’s move on. Are you at least in agreement that winning is emphasized more at rival SEC schools than our’s? Why is that? And is our current, nice guy coach helping or making the problem worse.
You know where I stand…I want him out of there b/c I believe in my heart that he will never bring home the hardware…he simply doesn’t have what the other coaches have.
ninja
June 28th, 2011
7:12 pm
Good riddance! If he isn’t good enough to play here, he may be able to start a GT. They will take sloppy seconds and they usually get 2nd tier players anyway!
It Ain't Rocket Science
June 28th, 2011
7:22 pm
I bet when these men leave he office at night, they feel a lot better about themselves than they would if all they were concerned about is winning. If winning is all that matters to you, than I can’t see how you can take the time to comment on this blog. Shouldn’t you be out there working 24/7 to enrich yourself more? If winning is all you care about, why worry about a football game. It can not possibly enrich your life in any way. I am just wondering if you ever serve in the military. I made it a career, and one of the most important values we had was integrity. Pride in holding up our standards and pride in being there for our country. My life has been more enriched by the integrity and pride I had in the service than any amount of money I could have ever made. Winning is far from everything because you have to live with yourself in the end.
JB
June 28th, 2011
7:23 pm
Ive just scrolled thru this blog and this charlotte has been posting this idiotic crap for 4 hours. Go play outside or something. What a loser!
ViningsMike
June 28th, 2011
7:24 pm
If someone does not want to be somewhere, move on.
tenn.DAWG
June 28th, 2011
7:26 pm
I applaud UGA for this and they have been doing it before mcgarity got there.I don’t want anybody in my program who does not want to be there. They become a cancer, and this kid would too.
Ca dawg
June 28th, 2011
7:31 pm
No I can’t agree with that– if Richt has another bad year, he will be fired. I’m asking you not to forget that the guy has won a lot of games at Georgia, and If the things you are saying about him were true, he never would have had the kind of success he has had.
And re: the Benedict situation, both chip and I have tried to correct you. You’re just wrong. Facts, so says John Adams, are stubborn things (putting your head in a philosophy book here and there can actually help).
It’s been fun, Charlotte, but I gotta bounce. The bar is calling me. Cheers buddy, and go dawgs!
Ca dawg
June 28th, 2011
7:36 pm
But I get how you feel about Richt. I’ve had my doubts, too. Things have got to change, and I actually think they are– on and off the field. We’ll see whether it’s enough on 9.3 in Atlanta.
Larry Wayne Jones Jr.
June 28th, 2011
7:37 pm
Rats jumping off a sinking ship.
Larry Wayne Jones Jr.
June 28th, 2011
7:39 pm
I just want to know what MGE Dawg’s opinion is?
The Alpha Male
June 28th, 2011
7:46 pm
Charlotte Dawg, you’re a douchebag. Losers like you should stop running your mouths around the water cooler on Monday morning, maybe then you could detach your sense of self-worth from a team you have no influence on. Get a life.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 28th, 2011
7:58 pm
Thanks Alpha Dude …..means a lot.
YOu too JB….always good to know I have fans.
Maybe next time I won’t incur your wrath by just going with the crowd and being complacent. Much easier that way.
mercerdawg
June 28th, 2011
8:04 pm
@charlotte, these nice guys that finish last you speak of, who are they? Bobby Bowdon? Joe Paterno?coach K? Dooley? Drew Bree’s? And the list goes on…. I am glad there is someone who will not trade character for wins. No one on the planet wants UGA to win it all more than I do, it means even more when its done the right way. Charlotte dawn, more like mutt.
Tide Roll
June 28th, 2011
8:13 pm
Hey Dawg Fans, See if you can name the source of this quote? “ONE RED FLAG? THEY SIGNED ONLY THREE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN, AND ONE OF THOSE, AUSTIN LONG, HAD BACK SURGERY DURING THE OFFSEASON AND WON’T BE ON THE FIELD THIS YEAR.THAT”S A BIT SCARY GIVEN THE TEAM’S CURRENT LACK OF DEPTH.” Can’t guess? It’s Athlon Sports from 2009!! 2009!! Athlon saw it coming back then! Hell, all Richt had to do was read the friggin mag.! RED FLAG!! Are he and Bobo really on the payroll!? They treat it like a hobby. Don’t give us facts, Addressing this obvious problem in a timely manner is just too much damn work for us. Just give us our paychecks.
ugab
June 28th, 2011
8:15 pm
Oh well! Nothing suprises me these days with MR’s program. We have not had a good OL since Max Gene Giles. Or Stinchcombs.
Bill
June 28th, 2011
8:15 pm
GREAT JOB, Coach Joe T. (and CMR)!!!! If sorry T’s do not want to work they MUST go!!!!! It HAS to be this way!!!!! The inmates cannot run the asylum. UGA football is FINALLY on the right track. This is a VERY important WIN!!!!!!
MarineDog
June 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
@CHARLOTTE DAWG
Win at all cost? What a novel concept. That’s the problem with society. Bad behavior gets rewarded. People that continually break the law become reality show celebrities. I can assure you that no UGA fan or alumni is happy with the way things have gone in the last few years. But, in the grand scheme of things, it’s merely entertainment. As a fan, what do we stand to gain whether they win them all or lose them all? We still have to get up each day and do those things that support our livelihood.
Things that look bleak are not as bleak as they may appear. Things that look bright aren’t quite as bright as they appear. Surely,the bragging from opposing fans at the water-cooler will not make you compromise your integrity for a football game? Things will get better; with or without the current coaching staff.
Lighten up man, it’s not the end of the world. I understand your frustration.
JB
June 28th, 2011
8:43 pm
being complacent has nothing to with. It’s about your philosophy which is wrong on so many levels. No big deal…you’re probably some snot nosed kid having fun stirring the pot on your daddy’s computer.
UGASlobberknocker
June 28th, 2011
8:48 pm
If a head coach wants to make a change..he gets an “unconditional release”. While there may be a buyout, there are no restrictions on where a head coach may move to..He can go to any school with no waiting period.If he is good enough the new school will pay the buyout..
Whats fair for the coach is fair for the student.
So I agree with the decision but still hope he goes to ND or USC.
Actually
June 28th, 2011
9:06 pm
I had a situaton like this with a woman once. She decided she wanted to leave my program for another, and while I confess the thought of it did not thrill me at the time, I, like McGarity, did not try to stop her. It turned out to be the best thing for both us. She went to another program, who later pulled her scholly for a younger, better recruit. And, although I didn’t know it at the time, I too ended up with a 5 star winner myself, who was not only younger and better, but also a heck of alot easier to coach.
mercerdawg
June 28th, 2011
9:16 pm
@Actually, hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Actually
June 28th, 2011
9:25 pm
I need to point out that my assistant coach, Coach Johnson, was not the problem!
Mobile Dawg
June 28th, 2011
9:36 pm
Anyone else notice, or find it a little strange that we haven’t heard a peep from CMR since his return. All comments have been made by McGarity pertaining to football. Mark Fox had a statement on the Bball side.
bitter CMR
June 28th, 2011
9:42 pm
back to your warehouse position at wal-mart——charlotte hound—aka tideroll
Ca dawg
June 28th, 2011
9:46 pm
@ actually: hahaha, hilarious. Best post of the day.
@ mobiledawg: you’re right but hadn’t noticed. Just assuming Richt is in his office getting back up to speed. Do you have a different read?
Bitter 4/5 star spoiled recruit
June 28th, 2011
9:47 pm
see we always make the team better———aka—-da’trick rogers—ben-i-dick aronald–
——————-washed up ealy—-
—————————-1/3 of every years recruiting class ends up being a joke—just saying trolls
superDawg
June 28th, 2011
9:48 pm
I believe that UGA is on the right tract and if the players are not all in then they should move on.#1 education,#2 unity,#3 HUNKERDOWN!
Bitter 4/5 star spoiled recruit
June 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
we hate coach joe t——————–im leaving the program too—boo woo—–kiss me
Mobile Dawg
June 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
Just seems strange, losing a player in such a precarious area, in such a controversial manner, and the Head Coach has no comment. Just seems to me he should step up to his responsibilty, but then when has he demonstrated he’s accountable for the results of his program.
Vince D.
June 28th, 2011
9:58 pm
Classy move.
chuck
June 28th, 2011
10:00 pm
I respectfully suggest that all the Alabama, Tech and whatever other college fans go to their own blog and leave the UGA fans to argue among ourselves. There, I asked nicely.
Actually
June 28th, 2011
10:03 pm
@mobiledawg: The reason you haven’t heard anything from CMR could be that McGarity has suspended his cell phone privileges til he can learn to text properly.
Mobile Dawg
June 28th, 2011
10:16 pm
Chuckle, small belly laugh.
real life
June 28th, 2011
10:18 pm
charlotte dawg have you ever won anything in your life? It sounds as though you are losing the game of life. Your win at any cost , mind it be vicariously threw other men who play d 1 football, appears to be a defeflection in order to tell your self that you are the type of person that could succeed in life if maybe the cards were differant. We can all see that is far from the truth. You are a sad sad litle man and should apologize to B.B. and U.G.A. you sir are no dawg and sound much more like a p—y. and i dont mean puppy
Chip Towers
June 28th, 2011
10:23 pm
RabidDawgFan: No more personal insults. Warned.
Tide Roll
June 28th, 2011
10:35 pm
Chip, Honestly, can they even scrimmage in the pre-season? I’m glad this McGarity guy wants everybody to be happy, but does he even realize how thin Georgia is on their offensive line? It’s unheard of at this level of college football. Is it a ploy by Richt to buy more time on the gravy train while he “rebuilds” the offensive line? Chip, In the years you’ve covered college football have you ever seen such a thing? They can’t scrimmage in the pre-season and risk an injury to one of the starting
OL(s). How do you prepare for the physical nature of the SEC under these conditions? If you think Richt and Uga were soft in the past, just wait. Unbelievable.
'CaneDawg: The Oversigning that didn't work out.
June 28th, 2011
10:37 pm
Truth is it was a poor decision to spend money on risking further injury to this young man. Truth is UGa in a way oversigned this kid betting their investment in his rehab would benefit UGa on the football field if the comeback was successful. It didn’t work out & what a waste. The Dawgs knew it wasn’t working out and he knew it wasn’t working out as well and he has been rightfully releashed from the program. Problem is he won’t find another good Samaritan program in D-1 to call home. It is a raw deal that should have been avoided in the first place. UGa made a poor decision initially in this case but kind of over-corrected slightly by letting him go. These are no-brainer situations most programs in D-1 know how to skirt around. This young man has a lot of work to do but if he is successful in his rehab, I’m sure UGa will help him to find a school where he has a realistic chance to play. I got one question, did a unhappy WE3 have the option of going to another SEC school before he was ushered off to J’villeSt.U. ? Don’t drink the kool-aid.
Mobile Dawg
June 28th, 2011
10:52 pm
I’m not Chip but yes Tide Roll, McGarity does recognize our Oline is a huge weakness. He’s been on the job less than a year. He’s intervened in a number of areas and started charting a course for the future, be it through CMR, or in another direction.
Things won’t be turned around in one year here, but they will turn. My hope is that with his direction (McGarity’s) CMR will be able to see the light and move forward. My fear is that he won’t and we will start over next year which I can accept. My belief is we beat Boise but lose to USC, after that who knows what may happen, we could lose to MSU, UT, UA, UF. We could also win some of those. I think the key to this team, this yea,r will be the defense. It has the potential to be good, but they are unproven. One things for sure, things will be interesting in Athens this year.
Good luck to the Tide, I like the way Saban builds, disciplines, and coaches a football team.
Tide Roll
June 28th, 2011
11:11 pm
Only at Uga. You bring Joe T. in to apparently instill more toughness, and you don’t have enough offensive lineman to risk implementing it on the field!
Mobile Dawg
June 28th, 2011
11:17 pm
Hindsight is always 20/20. Richt obviously hasn’t done a stellar job but who could predict we lose 3 so far and the year hasn’t even started.
Mobile Dawg
June 28th, 2011
11:20 pm
If I recall Saban ran quite a few players off his first year. In reality this is like Richt’s first year in that the players that were comfortable running the show with the old Richt and crew and have had to reopen their eyes and some obviously don’t like it.
This program will turn the corner and continue to rebuild under McGarity.
bob
June 28th, 2011
11:46 pm
Someone leaving a school after coming to that school indicates to me he is just lazy and expects to be treated like a superstar without having to work for it.
bye bye fat boy
Uugghh
June 29th, 2011
12:00 am
If this kid does not want t play for UGA so be it. Good luck to you!
I read a bunch of posts about Richt and “niceness getting you nowhere.” OK. Richt did right by this kid. Well played coach! Niceness–IE integrity does get you somewhere…over the long run. Chizik is in it for short term gains. Saban is in it for short term gains. Richt takes a longer view. Do I wish that Richt would show a bit more killer instinct during games–and show some fire post game rather than “awe shucks it could be worse?” Absolutely! But–if you do right by every kid–even the ones that do UGA wrong, we will come out on top. JoPa hasn’t changed anything in 50+ years…and it works for him. Hats off to Richt for sticking to his guns. If McGarrity takes the long view too–my money says we’ll be building a Richt statue to match the Dooley’s in 10 years…only the new one will be closer to the stadium.
RED DOG 77
June 29th, 2011
12:33 am
I usually support coach Richt and Mcgarity………….But happy? wants him happy? gotta be happy?………..Yea, Yea ,Yea I want to be as fair as the next guy, but what about our tax dollars that go to the University system? what about the “investment” we fans and alums have made in the form of contributions and gameday tickets?……..we have paid for two years for this kid to re-hab at the expense of Georgia people…………And we want him to be happy? even if it means he goes to Florida?……………OK, OK, OK Let the boy go, and let him go where he wants………But if he goes to an SEC rival……….have them pay us back for the free education, room and board, and his time taken up by our coaching staff………not to mention the medical attention he recieved!……..Happy? Happy?………what about me Greg McGarity?……….I’m not HAPPY !!……………..RED
The Truth Hurts
June 29th, 2011
12:59 am
When a coach dismisses a player we have folks screaming at the top of their lungs about mistreating kids and the kid not being given a fair shot, however when a kid decides he does not want to be at a school or has other issues and wants to leave it is just an “unfortunate situation”.
The scholarships are for one year and are renewable if the STUDENT ATHLETE does what he is supposed to do: go to class, maintain passing grades, attends meetings, practices hard, goes to treatment for his injuries, does not embarrass the school or his team and teammates, and does what is necessary to get on the field.
The next time one of you uninformed posters writes about other coaches dismissing players, think about it, and look at the entire situation before spouting off. The kid and the coaches agreed it was a bad fit and he is moving on to a program that makes him more comfortable.
Brown Dog
June 29th, 2011
7:00 am
On Saban:
1. First coach at the hospital to tell Robert Quinn’s family his scholarship was good, regardless of how his brain surgery turned out.
1A. And this from the AJC about Jeoffrey Pagan, who picked Alabama over Georgia
in February.
Pagan suffered a season-ending knee injury during his senior year of high school football, and is still recovering from surgery.
– By Michael Carvell, AJC College Recruiting
2. Nick Saban also grants releases to unhappy kids — see Grant’s move to Auburn.
So, Charlotte Dawg … your two major points seem to be invalid. Maybe that explains all the shouting. Seems like you’re trying to drown out inconvenient truths.
Sincerely,
a Charlotte alum of UA
Georgia Strong
June 29th, 2011
7:03 am
Truth I am with you 67%. Your 1st 2 paragraphs dead on accurate and refreshing after wasting an hour reading all this mostly crap from CharmuttDog on meth. Wow. But it was hardly a bad “fit”. BB worked his ass off and did everything asked of him. Sorry if that’s not as simple as everyone wants to hear.
swga
June 29th, 2011
7:18 am
This is what a university should do. Way to lead by example! Coaches get to up and move at anytime. Why tell a player you can only go to certain places? Way to lead from the front UGA!
It Ain't Rocket Science
June 29th, 2011
7:18 am
The more I read about this kid, the more I realize that his father is guiding the ship and he doesn’t think his son can perform a rigorous S and C required at UGA this year. His father says from one time to the next that the kid is anywhere from 75-100% rehabilitated. I think his biggest problem, is he being given advice and being told by his father, that he should be starting this year, and since the rigorous S and C can’t possibly help him, he needs to go, where the demands will not be as great on him to perform at his full potential.
I think it is a shame that UGA wasted money on him, since it appears, his father is playing on the field vicariously through his son. I am not sure if too many other institutions would have taken a chance on this kid, given the severity of his injury, but hind sight is 50-50, in this case. It is 3 years removed since he was a big time high school recruit so those 5 stars do not mean a thing now. If he is able to perform at another school, then good luck for him. I am not sure UGA needs this type of player anyway. I think he would be a good fit with Easley at Jacksonville since he and his father appear to be more worried about him and less worried about the team he plays for. It is a shame though, that he has gotten all the benefits of a scholarship and has not given a whole lot back to the university that gave him those benefits. CMR agreed, not to say too much about the whole thing since it is the why this kids father wanted it. I think he is hoping hat another team or teams will not look at this as a character issue.
Brown Dog
June 29th, 2011
7:36 am
Not a Georgia alum or fan, but I wouldn’t worry too much about the university being short-changed. Because it pursues and signs 5-star recruits like Benedict, UGA whips up excitement that leads to millions in contributions from its fan base. It collects millions more in logo sales and tens of millions on top of that from its conference and TV affiliations.
Sorry Benedict didn’t work out. Relatively few of them do. Schools like Georgia, Alabama and Florida still get paid.
Dogs Smell
June 29th, 2011
8:07 am
Georgia could give Florida their playbook a year ahead of time and Georgia would still lose to Florida !-
AltamahaDawg
June 29th, 2011
8:12 am
The key to beating Florida is to bring a better team than them to Jville. In the history of that game, that is single most reliable determining factor.
Rhall55
June 29th, 2011
8:25 am
UGA has let a lot of top notch linemen slip thru their fingers (from the state of GA) in the last years: Warmack @ AL, Carpenter @ AL, Shepherd @ AL, AJ Hawkins @ Ole Miss, Watkins @ SC, Broome @ SC, James @ TN and others I cannot name; CMR has put himself in this position by not recruiting enough depth; “Win Baby Win”!! “You Snooze, You Lose”!!!
Tech Fan
June 29th, 2011
9:56 am
As a Tech graduate, i have to say that UGA, Richt and McGarity handled this whole episode with class. Richt kept his commitment to Benedict when he injured his knee and honored the schlorship offer. McGarity has granted Benedict his unconditional release when the student athlete was not happy at UGA for whatever reason. I think it is better to have only student athletes that are happy to be at your school and comitted to be all in for all of the practice, conditioning and other requirements necessary to compete in major college football. If your heart is not in it 100% at your school, you need to move on. Nice to see there are no hard feelings.
WDE
June 29th, 2011
11:13 am
@Dogs Smell you know if UGA gave their playbook to the Gators a year in advance I would expect them to lose…you bloody moron!
Trojan
June 29th, 2011
11:27 am
Benedict sounds less that loyal.
He is a kid
June 29th, 2011
11:31 am
I never begrudge any kid that wants to leave UGA or The U of SO and So for greener pastures. They navigate their lives and so let us move on. Cam Newton made a decsion that worked out well for him.
Terrell Davis ( Denver Bronco fame ) left Cal Davis to play for UGA and he did only well in his last UGA game vs GT and then made a name for himself in NFL.
It happens because of girlfriends, discontent for any number of reasons with a coach, family issues and it happens all the time. There is nothing here.
Move on clowns.
longdog
June 29th, 2011
11:43 am
Alot of you say Benedict is going to UF where has this been documented or are you blowing smoke please confirm
barrow dog
June 29th, 2011
11:49 am
i think the school is doing the right thing, but just out of curiosity… who paid the medical bills?
mgdawg
June 29th, 2011
12:41 pm
I think benedict’s dad thinks more of him then other coach’s will. The kid tore up his knee nearly two years ago, and according to the kid he can’t fully participate in workouts still. Getting hit, and having other olineman falling on you, is way tougher on the knee then any workout. From this view, I can’t see any major D1 program taking a chance on him, I think his best bet right now would be juco if he wants to play major D1.
As for mcgarity’s philosophy, you have to respect it. Not to mention, I’ve never really heard of a person transferring in a situation like this where they actually turned out to be that good.
TechFan
June 29th, 2011
12:45 pm
It’s good to see this kind of attitude from the AD. Glad to see our State has class acts on both sides of the Tech/UGA Divide.
savannadawg
June 29th, 2011
12:48 pm
Look, the injury was avery bad one. he was probably healed enough to play in a limited role, I don’t really know. But I would be willing to say this, he had an injury similar to Robert Edwards, and with all do respect to Robert and his rehabilitation he was never the same, and that goes for Benedict too. A lineman even needs to be healthier because not only the weight he is carrying but also the weight he is trying to move.
NCBulldawg86
June 29th, 2011
12:58 pm
To the folks who say don’t give injured HS kids a chance would not have taken Aaron Murray, right? I mean, he broke his leg his Senior year, and you know what? He still led his team to a State Championship. And you know what Part II? He did damn fine as a freshman QB at UGA.
Bunch of small minded folks around these blogs with that kind of thinking.
NCBulldawg86
June 29th, 2011
1:10 pm
Hey, Tide Roll…!!! Can you read this year’s list of recruits? UGA and Mark RIcht signed 6 OL, almost 25% of the class. Are you just simply a dumb ass, or a moron? Because it is one or the other. Your incessant whining reminds me of a gnat buzzing his high pitched little buzz in my ear. Lord, it is tiring and old. Get a new schtick. Your routine is stale and old. Move along, boy, you’re bothering me.
Uuugh
June 29th, 2011
1:12 pm
NCBulldawg86 channeling Les Miles.
I think that there are degrees of injury. Wasn’t Murray’s injury like the one Terrell Owens suffered playing in Philly coming back in time to play ing the Super Bowl? Broken bone is a lot different than rebuilding a knee.
Richt did right by this kid–no hard feelings–let’s move on.
Uuugh
June 29th, 2011
1:15 pm
…and Foghorn Leghorne apparently.
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timboy
June 29th, 2011
1:56 pm
I know there are several people on this blog I don’t want to do any business with! Wouldn’t trust them as far as I could throw them. You know who you are.
MikeP
June 29th, 2011
2:55 pm
sandman053
June 28th, 2011
1:57 pm
“Leatherhelmet said he met with Muschamp and Richt found out. I’d be interested to hear the real reason. If true, then Richt and McGarity are better men than me to allow no restrictions.”
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You believe stuff you read on that leatherhelmet site? You do know it’s there for foolishness and nothing else, right?
Jacket Man
June 29th, 2011
3:51 pm
Just a minor point; if a player who was offered a scholarship was worried about having it yanked if he got injured, how many do you think would commit to that school for fear they wouldn’t have a scholarship at any desired school if all of their slots were filled at the time they became became injured and had their scholly pulled.
UGA did the right thing honoring the scholarship and is being smart granting a full release as far as the goodwill it can be “sold” to future recruits.
AltamahaDawg
June 29th, 2011
4:00 pm
WDE, I wondered about that too. Got his own joke backwards didn’t he? Really aught to leave being a SA to the professionals.
It Ain't Rocket Science
June 29th, 2011
4:07 pm
DOGS SMELL’
And you would still smell also. Whhat a childish comment. Have you finished high school yet?
GT79
June 29th, 2011
5:47 pm
I have to admire Mr. Garity’s approach – he has the best interest of the kid at heart and I think that speaks well of him. One player is not likely to cost a team a victory anyway and to be petty and not let him transfer to a rival, be it Tech or UF is sort of childish – so kudos to UGA in this instance!
GrantParkGator
June 29th, 2011
6:25 pm
UGA fans should welcome the extra scholly this year from a kid that may not play much or at all. Even if he enrolls at UF he’ll still have to sit out this season…which allows him another year to rehab.
no name
June 29th, 2011
7:11 pm
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Brucerugby79
June 29th, 2011
7:37 pm
Charlotte Dawg—I pray you are not a real UGA fan–we do not need people like you–I hope you figure some things out in time–Good Luck Brent–and I am proud to have Mark as our Coach
john w. holmes
June 29th, 2011
7:46 pm
I am glad he’s gone. Was never that good and shows that 5 star rating was total BS. Richt better win the East this year and if not I want his head on a platter!
Team Dream
June 29th, 2011
8:51 pm
here’s a solution for you ‘Charlotte Dawg’ … start rooting for the Carolina Panthers instead. Word on the street is ‘Scam’ Newton and Auburn played the system to their advantage (lying, cheating, stealing, etc.) and it got them their National Championship. Now Cam is right there in Charlotte with you … enjoy.
And the troll of the day award goes to...
June 29th, 2011
10:50 pm
Charlotte Dawg.
» SEC: Lots of comings and goings at Arkansas John Clay’s Sidelines
June 29th, 2011
10:56 pm
[...] Georgia’s Brent Benedict free to transfer anywhere he wants to go [...]
flo-ri-duh
June 29th, 2011
11:06 pm
i WISH HIM LUCK BUT IF HE GOES TO ANOTHER SEC SCHOOL HE SHOUD HAVE TO SIT OUT A YEAR. hIS KNEE NEEDS ANOTHER YEAR OF REHAB
Top Dawg
June 29th, 2011
11:29 pm
Wait, is his last name Arnold?
Ramblin Man
June 30th, 2011
12:23 am
Kudos to UGA on the way they are handling things with this recruit.
class act
June 30th, 2011
4:01 am
I am hoping you hatas are taking note here. Last week the head coach is doing mission work in a country with dire poverty. This week, he is giving a young man another chance at living a dream wherever he wants. You all scream and yell for your national championship coach. I am proud to be a dawg fan knowing that this coach gets it!
Whatever
June 30th, 2011
4:14 am
Dooley beat UF 17 out of 25 years which is similar to what UF has done to us since he retired. During that time, UF played AU the week before GA-FL and we had an open weekend. When Spurrier got to UF, the SEC expanded and UF had to drop AU from its yearly schedule. Spurrier made sure he had open weekends before GA-Fl but we have not. Moreover, the game got moved up in the schedule by 2 weeks. So, it is hotter in Jax than it was when we were playing it before. UF is more used to the heat and humidity at that point than we are because things dry out and cool down in Oct.
Let’s look at schedules. UGA had an open weekend in 2007 and UF did not and UGA won by a 12. We did not have open weekends in 2010 and lost by 3 in OT, 2009 and lost by 24, 2008 and lost by 39, 2006 and lost by by 7, 2005 and lost by 4, 2003 and lost by 3, 2002 and lost by 7, 2001 and lost by 14. We did not have open weekends in 2004 and won by 7 and 1997 and won by 20. By contrast, UF open weekends – 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2010 and won. They had to play the week before us in 1997, 2004, 2007 and lost although they played games the week before us in 2008 and 2009.
Since Richt, the games have been close losses by in large. Goff beat UF in 1989, bad losses in 1990 and 1991 but very close losses in 1992 and 1993. Donnan lost bad in 1996, won in 1997, close losses in 1998 and 1999.
Scheduling more than anything else is killing us in this game.
Whatever
June 30th, 2011
4:19 am
Oh yeah, it seems like those who support this decision and don’t see college football as cut throat business are the ones who actually attended UGA. Those who are screaming about how UGA needs to approach this simply as a business with no concern for the students are those whoa have never seen the inside of a classroom at UGA.
Whatever
June 30th, 2011
4:21 am
Okay, the caveat is the Tech guy who thinks Richt and McGarrity did the classy thing. I am pretty sure he never set foot in a UGA classroon.
legionaire
June 30th, 2011
5:10 am
McGarity and Richt know that this kid would be a distraction and a waste of time if he is unhappy. I do disagree with signing a guy with a knee problem. Richt must have forgotten Sturdivant.
Warhorse
June 30th, 2011
7:38 am
McGarity shows a lot of class. He learned this philosophy re transfers from his years working with Spurrier. The ole ball coach figured if he could not beat a team on the gridiron, no sense in engaging in a bunch of mickey mouse retribution to keep ONE player from moving to wherever he chose. Will Muschamp has same philosophy picked up at UF. The pups could do a lot worse than emulate the Gators for off-the-field classiness.
It Ain't Rocket Science
June 30th, 2011
8:24 am
Warhorse,
I kind of think that CMR had this chain of though a long time ago. It really doesn’t have to do with anything associated with UF. That is why people find it so easy to criticize CMR as being too soft or actually having a life outside of football. I am glad the AD beleives the way he does and supports CMR on this. Win or lose, the athletic staff is one to be proud of at UGA.
gdawginkalamazoo
June 30th, 2011
9:11 am
Good luck to the kid wherever he ends up. Glad to see this from McGarity and Richt.
H. Smyth
June 30th, 2011
12:37 pm
The Charlotte Dawg’s “mentality” scares me. And he probably helps select our so-called leaders.
Nate the Great
June 30th, 2011
4:50 pm
If he goes to Florida he will have to sit our two seasons, thats an SEC rule not NCAA’s one year rule.
It Ain't Rocket Science
June 30th, 2011
5:19 pm
Nate,
I am not sure but I think the two year rule applies only if the kid was not granted his release unconditionally. Say for instance, he just decided to go to another SEC school and was not granted the release by the losing school. I could be wrong though. What say you CHIP?
dawg nation
June 30th, 2011
9:12 pm
Hey Benedict, “Dont let the door hit ya!!!!” Go Dawgs!!! Get lost dude!!
CHUCK UGA
June 30th, 2011
10:07 pm
Amazing how many idiots escape the asylum when given the chance. Just read some of the comments on here. Like some of you are “in the know” and are going to post something about the story on an AJC Sports Blog!! Give me a break.
Taco
June 30th, 2011
10:27 pm
This is amazing. I hope recruits are reading this whole posting and understand how quick these UGA morons will turn on you and pick you apart like rabid wolves. BEWARE they will throw you under the bus. Read back over the days and see what they have said about anyone and everyone who did not satisfy their needs and desires. Don’t stumble or you are dead to these scumbags. Good luck kid wherever you end up, football or not.
BT
June 30th, 2011
10:32 pm
Hey Chip, good work. You need to take over all UGA recruiting as Carvell seems to put articles out everyday to be little the program or make it appear that recruiting is going on all over our state except for UGA.
That chump is pathetic! Get him over to the Knoxville News Sentinel, anywhere but here!
LCDawg
July 1st, 2011
2:05 am
Good luck Brent ………don’t listen to these posers on here. I played at UGA and started 3 years and played al ll 4 –no redshirt. Lots of things happen in College for lots of different reasons. I hope you hold no grudges against UGA because the true believers don’t hold any against you. God speed.
DawgsOnline » Bulldogs finish #20 again in McGarity’s first Directors’ Cup ranking
July 1st, 2011
1:22 pm
[...] We would remind McGarity that there’s a rapidly-approaching expiration date on the “that’s how we did it at Florida” talk, but we can’t disagree that he’s leaned on that experience to make some [...]