Georgia LB Richard Samuel agrees to move back to tailback (UPDATED)
Junior Richard Samuel (22), here in Georgia's G-Day Game, was actually looking pretty good as a linebacker. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin)
In the wake of attrition at the running back position, Georgia announced Thursday that junior Richard Samuel will move back to tailback from linebacker.
Samuel, a former five-star prospect from Cartersville who was recruited at both positions, played tailback his first two seasons with the Bulldogs. He agreed to a move to linebacker last year, then redshirted. The 6-foot-2 athlete is now up to 243 pounds. He played tailback in the 225 to 230 range.
Georgia lost its top two tailbacks of the two last seasons — Caleb King and Washaun Ealey – to academic ineligibility and transfer, respectively, since the end of spring practice. True freshman Isaiah Crowell, junior Carlton Thomas and redshirt freshman Ken “Boo” Malcome were the only remaining tailbacks on scholarship.
Following is UGA’s release:
Georgia junior linebacker Richard Samuel of Cartersville will return to the tailback position, according to an announcement Thursday by UGA head coach Mark Richt. Samuel, who played tailback as a freshman and sophomore, had been moved to linebacker a year ago but injuries led to a redshirt season in 2010.
“After discussions with Richard, his family, and our coaches I’m excited that Richard wants to make the move,” Richt said. “He’s one of our fastest and most powerful players, is very mature, has a strong character and is a man we can count on. I’m proud of him for always putting the team first and I look forward to seeing what he can do.”
Said Samuel: “I’m excited about the opportunity at tailback. I’m ready to do anything that will help the team win.”
In his two seasons at tailback (2008-09), Samuel played in 22 games including six starts (all in 2009). He carried 114 times for 528 yards and three touchdowns.
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freedyg
July 14th, 2011
5:48 pm
1st
NCDawg
July 14th, 2011
5:48 pm
Good for you Richard Samuel for being a heck of a team player – I hope this is the season of your life!
Spanky
July 14th, 2011
5:48 pm
Yeah man! Team First attitude! Way to go kid! We needed that!
Speaking of First…
Spanky
July 14th, 2011
5:49 pm
Doh!
James
July 14th, 2011
5:49 pm
Smart move..Mabybe he will not fumble as much and become an asset.
BIG DAWG
July 14th, 2011
5:50 pm
TEAM FIRST thanks for seeing the big picture Richard Samuel. GO DAWGS GATA
Good for him
July 14th, 2011
5:50 pm
Good to hear a team player who is willing to help any way he can. Way to go Richard.
freedyg
July 14th, 2011
5:51 pm
I hope this doesn’t hurt with us trying to land Keith Marshall next year.
JB
July 14th, 2011
5:53 pm
They have been prepping his body for LB the last 12 months. What is he, 250?
Dawg fan
July 14th, 2011
5:53 pm
Hopefully he will have better vision this time around.
Concrete Pete
July 14th, 2011
5:53 pm
We need 85 guys like Richard. Guys with team-first attitudes will always win, on the field and in life
JB
July 14th, 2011
5:54 pm
I know he’s fast. May be a Godsend.
tide roll
July 14th, 2011
5:56 pm
Oh Hell yeah. Now play him. A lot. Along with Christian LeMay. This is a different OL and fullback he’ll be running behind now. 6′2″ 230lb. and explosive. Great move by the Dawgs. Now go get Joe Harris, turn Brandon Greene, and sign Vadal Alexander, and you’re going places. And the thing is, they’re in state kids. Ripe for the taking. If you think Muschamp really wants theus, you’re crazy. He wants Jessaman Dunker, D. J. Humphries, and Avery Young, and he’s going to get them. Richt/Bobo can’t continue to stand by and sign the caliber of offensive lineman that can’t play at this level. They simply can’t. It’s a new day. Muschamp gets it. Why do Richt and Bobo refuse to?
zulucanibal
July 14th, 2011
5:56 pm
Richard…Great things are going to happend to you cause you have the right attitude!!! Love the team spirit!!
Beast from the East
July 14th, 2011
5:58 pm
I bet Samuel would love to get his hands on Ealey and King. This kid has a GREAT attitude but I’m sure he’s tired of getting jerked around. Who wouldn’t be? I don’t blame the coaching staff as they’re just doing what they feel is best for the team…..like Samuel is.
Mountain Dawg
July 14th, 2011
5:58 pm
Damn Good Dawg!
BigDaddy
July 14th, 2011
5:59 pm
Great attitude! Need more like him.
Vance Duly
July 14th, 2011
5:59 pm
Hmmmm… so, will we actually give him a few toss sweeps to see if his straight ahead speed will work, OR will we just run him between the tackles where he seemed to lack the vision for making cuts……….?! Or, even worse, will we use him for 4-5 offensive plays per game, when he could be contributing at LB? ………….Remember, Coach Bobo is the one making these playcalling decisions!! Good luck to Samuel!! GO Dawgs!
JB
July 14th, 2011
6:00 pm
tide roll………………Between Stallings and Saban = a bad football program. Good for you NOW. You lost three games last year with the Best QB in the conference and a returning Heisman winner at RB. Very poor results I’d say. I would say coaching needs to be questioned.
VinnyD
July 14th, 2011
6:01 pm
I was really excited to see him at LB. I don’t see why he can’t play LB and RB in a pinch. He doesn’t have the vision to be a great RB, straight line runner who likes contact.
BigDaddy
July 14th, 2011
6:02 pm
Benedict was never a dawg. He is a wussy p.
JB
July 14th, 2011
6:03 pm
Beast, I agree, but we really don’t have a choice. We are deep at LB and he wasn’t even slated to start.
We are more than thin at RB. #3 on the depth chart is a walk on.
Dawg Days
July 14th, 2011
6:03 pm
What a magnificeint example of a true team player. How refreshing is it for Richard to agree and be excited about helping the team. In this day and age with all the selfish me-first attitudes in sports and society in general, it is clear that Richard’s parents have raised their son with cleasr values. He will suceed in life no matter where it takes him. Can we recruit 84 more just like him, not to say there arent some good Dawgs on the team…
1970 Dawg
July 14th, 2011
6:04 pm
@Tide roll, I’ll put CMR’s and CMB’s credentials up against Muschamp any day. He’s never been a head coach and last year’s time as HC in waiting didn’t go so well at Texas, now did it?
You're my boy Blue!
July 14th, 2011
6:04 pm
Does any other program screw around with the kids as much as UGA??? Bobo and Richt are clueless…
1970 Dawg
July 14th, 2011
6:05 pm
BTW, thanks to R Samuel for your TEAM attitude. This is his second position move without whining, pouting, or moving on.
JB
July 14th, 2011
6:06 pm
Johnson was exposed today for some major screwing around I’d say.
coloradobulldog
July 14th, 2011
6:06 pm
I didn’t realize Samuel averaged 4.6 yds per carry. Not bad. Would have loved to see him play as LB as I think that’s his best place to make a living on Sundays, but we have depth there with Ogletree moving from S.
1953Dawg
July 14th, 2011
6:07 pm
Great move my ass. UGA now has a starting running back that was 3rd string 2 years ago. That had proven to everyone that he had no vision or balance, and that he was not and i REPEAT not an SEC calibre running back. This move now weakens 2 positions, L.B, and running back. Got to hand it to Richt and his wonderful running back coach for recruiting top talent at running back the past 2 or 3 seasons. This staff once again shows that it has no clue when it comes to recruiting and making good evaluations of prospects. Richt has let this program sink into the bottom of the SEC in talent and coaching, and McGarity needs to stop the bleeding now, but unfortunately for UGA fans the NIGHTMARE in Athens will continue. How in God’s name could this clown Richt allow this program to sink to the level it has become? There is absolutely no depth at R.B, O.L, W.R, D.L, L.B, C.B, and especially safety. And all of this has happened under the wonderful Richt’s watch. UGA fans are getting what they deserve. a mediocre coach, and a mediocre program. Richt is the 7th best coach in the SEC now, and his program is the 7th best team in the SEC now, if they finish that high.
1970 Dawg
July 14th, 2011
6:07 pm
@YMB Blue, yeah they are clueless. That’s how they won 94 games in 10 seasons at UGA. Sounds like you may be somewhat clueless.
JB
July 14th, 2011
6:07 pm
Does Johnson keep his Bonus money for that Bowl and ACC champ game?
collegeballfan
July 14th, 2011
6:08 pm
Why did they move him to linebacker?
His one season at TB he averaged 4.6 yards per carry.
Why did they move him to linebacker?
He came out of high school as a 5 star tailback.
Then UGA decided he was a 1 star tailback and moved him to linebacker.
There is no way to make this stuff up! This is real world stuff.
JB
July 14th, 2011
6:10 pm
I hate to be first DB who try’s to bring him down, just say’n
MarineDog
July 14th, 2011
6:11 pm
Does this mean that the coaches are confident that Jarvis Jones will be cleared to play or are they just trying to build depth at the RB position?
Regardless, I hope this kid has a fantastic season; not only for the team but for himself as well. Outstanding attitude and he will reap his rewards whether it’s in football or not.
ARdawg
July 14th, 2011
6:11 pm
DGD is Richard. It truly warms my heart to see such enthusiasm in the kid to keep team first. No doubt such a move is a set back in his personal preparation and training. I thought he was good the first time around with more patience. The kids got the speed and the strength. His only draw back was his impatience in letting the play develop. IMHO
JB
July 14th, 2011
6:12 pm
Richt and Bobo like to play a lot of backs. I don’t agree with that, but likely crowell will get10 touch’s, C Thomas 6, Boo Malcome 6, Samuals 6. Count on it.
1970 Dawg
July 14th, 2011
6:14 pm
@1953Dawg, you were obviously around (as I was) when Vince Dooley had some rebuilding periods. If you look at Dooley’s record, he had several mediocre years including a 5-6 year. CMR has been a great coach with a winning % of .723 which trumps many great coaches including our own Coach Dooley. He leads our program with integrity which makes proud to have him as our HC.
Poopdawg
July 14th, 2011
6:15 pm
If Richt requested this he is a dumb ass. If Samuel requested it’s a different story. Good luck Samuel good luck Dawgs.
ARdawg
July 14th, 2011
6:17 pm
Collegeballfan
C’mon, that wasn’t brain science. We were very weak at LB and had supposed studs in King and Ealy at tailback. Samuels is an athlete and needed to be on the field
big john 360 lbs
July 14th, 2011
6:21 pm
I don’t feel like RB is Samuels best position, but I feel better having one more body at that position. At 240, he should be able to hold up the whole season.
We have some young pup studs at LB coming in that should play into the rotation, so I feel good there.
I would’ve loved to see Samuel run somebody down sideline to sideline though.
Columbus
July 14th, 2011
6:21 pm
Good to see after that weak lineman just SELFISHLY left school.
If Crowell is something really special he will get 20 or more carries and hopefully after Bozo learned the RUN the ball lesson….they will run it and keep it out of Boise’s and USC’s hands since Crowell will need time to learn pass protection….This will keep the other teams defenses ON the field and wear them down, REST our defense and keep the opponent’s offenses off the field and maybe over-anxious and create mistakes. So I hope we run MORE especially with Green gone. It makes GREAT sense. Let’s see if Bozo has gotten any since the bowl game. I doubt it. He is the problem since he took over as OC and play calling and game preparation. Not Richt.
Big Bad Bob
July 14th, 2011
6:22 pm
Great move. Richard Samuel is the ultimate TEAM player. I hope you have a fantastic year Richard and lead the DAWGS to the SEC Championship.
Columbus
July 14th, 2011
6:22 pm
Thank you Mark Richt for running a CLEAN program and not cheating like AU, UA, UT and GT……Win we win it all we will have not cloud over us. It will be LEGIT. Just like our last 2 conference championships under…Mark Richt. Before Richt we won an SEC championship in……1982! All you Richt haters are obviously……..MORONS. His 10 year record stands for itself and on its own and I challenge you to find better coaching records in the 10st 10 years of ANY head coach in the last 50 years…..Maybe 3? Maybe….
D Bag Trolls!
July 14th, 2011
6:27 pm
In the history of man nobody has ever gotten better at anything! This guy will shine and the team will be better because of it. He is a leader and a DGD! He had two losers in front of him two years ago and we did not run him enough. He will average over 5 yards a game this season and can block. Great Move! Go back and look at the first series with OSU.
MarineDog
July 14th, 2011
6:28 pm
@1953Dawg,
“Richt has let this program sink into the bottom of the SEC in talent and coaching,”
As much as I hate to ask this: How are they at the bottom in both talent and coaching? How do you quantify that statement when all the major recruiting services say otherwise about the talent pool that UGA have recruited over the last 5-10 years? Why does Richt have a winning record over every other SEC school with the exception of UF since Richt has been there if they are at the bottom of the SEC? One losing season does not sink you to the bottom of the SEC. Why don’t we see what happens with all the changes and a new AD that will make the decision to fire him if there’s no improvement. My question to you is, will you give the coaching staff credit if they have a 10 win season this year? I do understand that you do not like Richt for some reason or another, but your “bottom” dwelling claim is simply not true. The numbers says otherwise. I want argue against your other points because they are simply an opinion.
Dawg Tired
July 14th, 2011
6:29 pm
We should change our fight song to “Desperado.” He was absolutely terrible at RB. So after preparing to be a linebacker for the last year or so he is going to suddenly morph into a good running back? What is going on in Athens? Can we possibly be this stupid? Apparently we are. I actually like CMR, but this just seems foolish. Hope the player proves me wrong.
trupert
July 14th, 2011
6:30 pm
Great move! Richard samuel has always been fast and a fast RB at 243lbs sounds good to me, after a year at LB he ought to be tough enough. Go dawgs!!!
Ra'mon
July 14th, 2011
6:30 pm
Samuel was a really good back. His biggest problem was he started to fumble a lot. But guess what, so did Ealey. With his size, Samuel will be a great 1/2 combo with Crowell. Not to mention he has the body that COULD take 23 carries in an SEC game.
Dawg Tired
July 14th, 2011
6:31 pm
I agree with D Bag that he will average over 5 yards a game. I just don’t think 5 yards a game out of a running back is a good thing.
John Galt
July 14th, 2011
6:31 pm
What a contrast to Benedict! Thanks, Samual, for being a DGD!
And for all of you Richt haters- the man has kept our noses clean this year. In the wake of GT’s probabtion, what do y’all think of Richt now? Another DGD!
trupert
July 14th, 2011
6:34 pm
Auburn’s still being investigated by the NCAA!. It’s official now!!!
Tech is Rennie's B!TC#
July 14th, 2011
6:35 pm
Way to be a team player Richard, it’s so unfair to have someone as talented as you to be dragged around like this. Maybe if Bobo won’t act like an 8 year old playing madden we’ll be alright.
BIGDAWG37
July 14th, 2011
6:38 pm
Good for Samuels! Good for the Dawgs! He’ll be a nice changeup to Crowell!
GATA!
Paul N Destin
July 14th, 2011
6:40 pm
JB Nick Saban has a NC at two schools so what does your guy have?? You run that mouth with the best of them but you don’t play so well. Don’t even to pretend to get in a compare your record between UGA and Alabama. One NC since sliced bread. STFU
Tampa Gator
July 14th, 2011
6:41 pm
When does fall practice begin for SEC teams? Why is it so hot? Love the summer though, as you get great stories about players like Richard Samuel….and then no stories about them in the fall.
1953Dawg
July 14th, 2011
6:43 pm
Columbus, how about his last 3 years? His wins came when Bama, and Fl. were both down and under terrible coaches. He will not win another title or another SEC east title. He has allowed this program to get passed by Auburn, S.C., Miss.St, Arkansas, LSU, Bama,and Fl. Yet you get on these blogs and brag about his first 3 or 4 years. My GOD, wake up, and for once look at where this program is now. Richt has destroyed this program, and he will never get it back. We have no depth at any position, no playmakers on offense, Murray is not a playmaker when the games count, no playmakers on defense, and the only thing this team has is a good place kicker, punter, and kick return guy. If you are so delusional that you think UGA will win with a good punter, kicker, and return man, then i feel sorry for you. Bottomline, this program is irrelevant now because of your wonderful Richt, and that’s not going to change.
big john 360 lbs
July 14th, 2011
6:43 pm
What if R. Samuels turns into Terell Davis this year?
Ben
July 14th, 2011
6:46 pm
Great student and just 20 years old and a red shirt Junior. Not an annointed selfish frontrunner. just a team player with no rap sheet.
coloradobulldog
July 14th, 2011
6:48 pm
@Dawg Tired, I am assuming @ D Bag meant 5 yards a carry or at least 50 yards a game as 5 yds a game is pathetic. But your comment of Samuels being absolutely terrible as a RB is just as bad. Samuels had a 100+ yard game vs Arkansas and some good returns as a SO. Not sure why he lost out in the rotation. I never liked King who blew the game vs Colorado when all he had to do was fall down so we could kick a winning FG.
nasty dog
July 14th, 2011
6:50 pm
he avg 4.6 yards a carry. i can not wait to see him carry the ball. great call boys.
Paul N Destin
July 14th, 2011
6:51 pm
what if Mark Richt gets caught with a hooker?
Columbus …You sir are amazing. Did an Bama fan runover your dog or did you growup during the Coach Bryant years? Hell even Tech has won a NC since you guys.
Congrates to Richard for being a team guy…best take a picture since you don’t see this much these days with the player pool we have.
nasty dog
July 14th, 2011
6:52 pm
better yet what if samuels is another robert edwards.
LakeDawg
July 14th, 2011
6:57 pm
JB
July 14th, 2011
5:54 pm
I know he’s fast. May be a Godsend.
You may be right JB. I kinda like the way this off season is shaping up. Getting rid of the dead wood and replacing them with guys who are thankful for the opportunity. With Malcombe, Samuels, and the new FB, UGA may become a power running team with play action mixed in. Wouldn’t that be great!
jack bull
July 14th, 2011
6:57 pm
the story is not yet over…..as soon as Jarvis Jones is ruled ineligilbe for some crazy shyt he got himself into 3 yrs ago, Samuel will be right back at LB….
deacon
July 14th, 2011
6:57 pm
samuels five star recruit big fast explosive in your program for 3 years and does not have defined role in your program it seems that they don’t know what to do with this talent another year spent on the sideline while coaches scratch their behinds on how to use this nfl caliber athlete
nasty dog
July 14th, 2011
6:58 pm
1953 dog we have no depth at any position.we just placed 6 players on the all sec preseason team.we also have the best qback in the sec possibly the country.the best tight end with charles.and one of the best recurting classes in the country.seems to me you are not a real ga fan.
LakeDawg
July 14th, 2011
7:00 pm
What’s the over/under on when the NCAA starts sniffing around Bama and Saban?
1953Dawg
July 14th, 2011
7:01 pm
Marinedawg, this is not based on last year. It is based on the past 3 years, and unfortunately the program has been in decline for the past 3 years. UGA has underachieved the past 4 years actually, while other programs in the SEC have been on the upswing. For programs like Auburn, Miss.St, S.C,and Arkansas to pass UGA is a disgrace, and Richt is the man responsible for this. He is getting paid $3 million to make sure this doesn’t happen. Defend him all you want, but the bottomline is he isn’t getting paid $3 million per year to finish behind Auburn, Miss.St,S.C,Arkansas, and especially Bama, LSU, and Fl. How can any UGA fan defend this clown when he has a 2and8 record against Florida for GOD’S sake, wakeup, did Dooley lose 8 out of 10 to Fl., answer is never. So keep drinking the kool-aid, because this guy is not a good coach, because a good coach would not allow this to happen to his program. As for your question about talent, it is obvious, recruiting services don’t mean anything, and if you don’t have the coaches to coach up talent, and to evaluate talent, these numbers mean nothing. Prime example is Richard Samuel. How has UGA and Richt done with this 5 star talent. Give me a fu..ing break!!
coloradobulldog
July 14th, 2011
7:01 pm
@1953Dawg, dude take a pill? Chill! Before you have a hemorrhage. We are only a few years removed from a Top 5 team coached by a guy you obviously don’t like. And 3 years ago we had 10 wins. Richt’s the right man for the job. What do you want – RayGoff?
RJ Voorhees
July 14th, 2011
7:01 pm
Richard Samuel is a damn good dawg! He is a beast and will be a good change up to Crowell. I wonder how this news affects Keith Marshall view of the Dawgs?
jack bull
July 14th, 2011
7:02 pm
LakeDawg, 6 weeks! Yahoo Sports is going to drop a bomb right before the season starts….
Poopdawg
July 14th, 2011
7:02 pm
I think maybe even 7 yds a game.
Jason
July 14th, 2011
7:03 pm
Hey college football fan. You obviously aren’t a recruiting fan. Samuel was the #1 linebacker in recruiting. He was recruited as a RB too, but he was listed as a LB first. Don’t comment unless you know what you are talking about.
Uugghh...
July 14th, 2011
7:04 pm
Don’t block me bro! My blocked post was positive…too bad you didn’t block the 45 clowns on here disparaging #22 at RB. Don’t block me bro!!
nasty dog
July 14th, 2011
7:05 pm
Enter your comments here
coloradobulldog
July 14th, 2011
7:05 pm
@1953Dawg, if we underachieved so much the last 4 years as you say how did we finish in Top 5 exactly 4 seasons ago when Stafford was a SO? Dude you are senile.
CHUCK UGA
July 14th, 2011
7:06 pm
I always liked him better than King. Ealey leaving hurts, but Samuel can tote the rock. I like our mix back there. Remember Robert Edwards?!!!
Big Bad Bob
July 14th, 2011
7:06 pm
To 1953Poodle. You are a pathetic loser. UGA does not need negative fans like you. Why don’t you go put on your leather helmet and get up a game of touch football in your back yard and stay off of this vent.
Ra'mon
July 14th, 2011
7:07 pm
Voorhees it shouldn’t affect Marshall because Samuel is a junior. Worst case scenario, when Marshall comes on campus Samuel will be a senior, and Crowell will be 2 years from bolting (what junior top notch RB comes back for another year of hits).
Poopdawg
July 14th, 2011
7:07 pm
Tampa gator , kind of like your REAL QB John Brantley.
ARdawg
July 14th, 2011
7:12 pm
jack bull
to what do you refer as to Jarvis?
1953Dawg
July 14th, 2011
7:13 pm
nasty dawg, you are a total idiot. 3 of the players we placed on the sec team are special teams players. One player on defense, which was second team in Tyson. That really adds up to alot of depth doesn’t it. Please, show your ignorance somewhere else, but once again shows what typical UGA fans know about the depth chart and it shows how kool-aid drinkers think. If you don’t know that UGA has no depth at R.B(Why was Samuel moved again) O.L, 6 lineman that are healty, D.L, L.B, 4 starters are playing that didn’t start last year(Ogletree, Washington,Jones, and Robinson), C.B, and Safety, where hamilton might start and he admitted to not knowing what he was doing on the field last year. Yet you talk about depth, my God, please stop listening to Richt and look at the facts. Placing 3 players on special teams does not mean there is any depth.
Contractor
July 14th, 2011
7:16 pm
Gracious, they keep pulling the guy in different directions. It’s an attitude like this that puts teams in the best position to win, and in National Championship pictures. I sure hope he gets his due and has a hell of a year. Can only want that for a guy that is making career move after career move. Keep it up Richard, and be the bruiser you are this Fall. We’re all rooting that you have an amazing year wherever it is you line up.
RJ Voorhees
July 14th, 2011
7:16 pm
DAWGS will get great news this friday night! Book it, and go DAWGS!
collegeballfan
July 14th, 2011
7:20 pm
“Collegeballfan
C’mon, that wasn’t brain science. We were very weak at LB and had supposed studs in King and Ealy at tailback.”
Supposed studs King and Ealey were 4 star recruits. Samuel was a 5 star. Samuel was taken out of the starting job during the season, months before he was moved to linebacker.
Do not re-write history.
The question on the table remains: why did they move Samuel to linebacker?
I know the answer. Do you?
1953Dawg
July 14th, 2011
7:23 pm
Coloradog, i might be senile, but i am in touch with reality. Too bad you aren’t. How does it feel to sit there and brag about Richt and the program reaching such great heights the past 3 years.Go watch the 2005 SEC title game, because that’s the last time you can be proud of the UGA program and Richt. He got his ass handed to him in Knoxville, and at home to S.C. in 2007, i would consider that a huge underachievement. But you keep drinking your Richt Kool-aid you moron.
Delbert D.
July 14th, 2011
7:26 pm
Terrell Davis was a 6th-round draft pick by the Broncos. He was 6th-string during their training camp. Alex Gibbs and his blocking scheme for the Broncos OL let that young man develop into a 2-time Super Bowl winner and 2000+ yards NFL MVP.
John
July 14th, 2011
7:26 pm
Wow the Dawgs have incredible depth. No wonder they are a front runner to win the east. South Carolina is nothing compared to this fine oiled machine.
Keith d
July 14th, 2011
7:27 pm
Nice to see a kid who puts his team first instead of just thinking of himself.
25th CAB Army Dawg
July 14th, 2011
7:30 pm
I dont know what some dawgs fan are crying about. Sameul is a good back. he averaged 4.6 yards per carry. HELLLLOOOOO… Last time I checked 4.6yds x 3 carries= 13.8 yards. First down! Move the change gang and keeps Crowell fresh. However, I do question the decision making of this coaching staff. I just hope it doesn’t back fire.
Go DAWGS!!! Hoooaah!
Black Mountain Bulldog
July 14th, 2011
7:30 pm
I hope that this kid can be another Robert Edwards. He is a great Teammate , from my point of view. I wish Richard all the success, in the world.
deacon
July 14th, 2011
7:34 pm
i believe bulldog football will establish it self as a force in the sec east this year regardless of the issues they are facing this offseason all the problems last year uga lost alot of close games
D Bag Trolls!
July 14th, 2011
7:35 pm
Clarifying: 5 yards a carry will be his average. IC and CT have the break away speed with RS and Boo pounding the D. Again, no brainer decision! Keep in mind we have a huge FB that can block extremely well with hands that can catch.
Mean Machine
July 14th, 2011
7:35 pm
Many thanks to Samuel for putting the team first. A true Dawg, through and through! I hope this move does not diminish his chances in the NFL. I believe his future in the NFL is at LB.
Tide Roll
July 14th, 2011
7:35 pm
Just run the Stud behind Kenarious Gates, Bean Anderson, Artie Lynch, and Bruce Figgins. All day long. This is the year to wear down Florida and Auburn’s defenses. Both are extremely thin. Just wish Richt/Bobo had anticipated this, and recruited more depth in your offensive line. Samuel presents a great opportunity to control the ball and keep your defense off the field. This again raises the question as to whether or not you’re patient enough to do it. That’s the problem when you have former QB(s) as both head coach and offensive coordinator. They don’t challenge one another. Just support each other’s desire to throw it all over the place. The only two times you’ve beaten Florida is when you scored 4 Touchdowns ON THE GROUND.
RxDawg
July 14th, 2011
7:36 pm
I simply just do not agree with this. It just seems like we should have some better options from other skill positions. I hope I’m wrong and Richard does very well…. but I never felt like he made a good back.
PMC
July 14th, 2011
7:37 pm
It takes away some of the good depth at linebacker, and I still feel like he’s a much better linebacker than a tail back.
Oh well. I hope it works out.
Delbert D.
July 14th, 2011
7:40 pm
I don’t think this is a good move. Samuel could have developed into a decent linebacker.
D Bag Trolls!
July 14th, 2011
7:42 pm
1953 did you just rise from the darkside? We understand you are not a true DAWG but why so bitter?
84@74sborohasbeen
July 14th, 2011
7:44 pm
I’ve read comments on this site for several months. Those that steady critisize have evidentley never played at a very high level in any sport. I,m amazed at the armchair stars, coaches,ect…. Why don,t all be supportive or shut the hell up PLease!!!!!!!
MarineDog
July 14th, 2011
7:45 pm
1953Dawg,
Why don’t you remove your personal agenda from the equation and have a discusiion that doesn’r involve getting rid of the coaching staff. You constantly belittle everything that happens there and if someone questions the statements you make that are inaccurate, they are deemed to be drinking kool-aid. Didn’t they have a 10 win season during that 3 year period you speak of. Didn’t they finish in the top 3 after the 2007 season.
You mentioned that Arkansas, Auburn and MissST have passed them up in the last few years. Do you think that these things goes in cycles.
For a guy with name of “1953″, you have a hard time articulating an intelligent debate without name-calling or fill in the blank foul language. How do you expect someone to even consider what you’re saying. I’m not going to get into an argument with you over your emotional temper tantrums. You have your opinion and I have mine. You’re not going to change mine and I’m sure that I’m not going to change yours. I’m just glad that you’re not the one that make the decisions about UGA football.
Sloan
July 14th, 2011
7:45 pm
Good luck to Richard Samuels! The coaches did this to Kiante Tripp for four years, back and forth from O-line to D-line. He never was able to make an impact anywhere as a result.
John
July 14th, 2011
7:46 pm
The Dawgs are a joke. Sorry boys. You better go to Rivals and read about your great recruiting run over the last 10 years. It will make you feel better. Lattimore can not wait to see the ole Silver Britches.
deacon
July 14th, 2011
7:47 pm
crowell and malcome are the real deal at the runningback position the offense is in good shape but having experience backup is plus in case of injury
Win P.
July 14th, 2011
7:47 pm
I like Samuel’s attitude.
No vision or speed?..I disagree
July 14th, 2011
7:48 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rw_6K3xzSU&feature=related
Win P.
July 14th, 2011
7:54 pm
1953dawg…Feel better now?
CHDawg
July 14th, 2011
7:54 pm
A few thoughts on the move: Positive–you have to love Samuel’s attitude! Great athlete, great speed, and most important–he just turned 20. He early enrolled 3.5 years ago when he was only 16, so that probably means he is smart, too! So he was a 17 year old running against a bunch of men who were probably 3-5 years older than him. Being an LB and really toughens you up as an RB–speaking from some experience on that one. We’ll see what he can do! On the negative side (possibly)- we have Malcome, Crowell, Thomas and Harton. They have gotten a good look at all of them in workouts, playbook studies, and discipline/demeanor. They have gotten good looks at all but Crowell on the field. They obviously don’t feel overwhelmed with any of them, including Crowell, because why else would they risk wasting a talented LB like Samuel? May be the first sign they don’t think Crowell will be another Lattimore type impact player. On the other hand, they could be impressed with some of the new LBs, or some of the older ones. But, this is where the coaches get paid to make the decisions, and we get to see how effective they are. Go Dawgs, and Go R. Samuel!
John
July 14th, 2011
7:54 pm
No vision or speed…Don’t you know Arkansas had a terrible defense. I feel sorry for Richard. He has net been used properly since he has been in Athens. What a waste of a great kid. Thanks Mark.
no reservations
July 14th, 2011
7:55 pm
Good move. All he needs to do is run with conviction and his talent
will take over.
UGA4life
July 14th, 2011
7:56 pm
Mark Richt has to be an idiot, why in the world doesn’t he just let the RB position play out when fall camp starts the season hasn’t even started and he’s moving players around like its a game…This is a players life he got redshirted because the coaches wanted him to play linebacker, just wasted a year of the kids life. You got to be kidding me, he would of been an amazing linebacker for UGA probably one of the best in years if they kept him at the position…Thats one reason CMR isn’t a great coach moving players around and don’t know how o utilize them from the get go!
drbasic1
July 14th, 2011
7:56 pm
@53 dawg
Dude, who p—- in your wheaties? If you are such a fan of other SEC teams and their rise to prominence as you keep mentioning; why not go route for one of them? I am nearly your age I guess and have been a dawg fan from Butts to Richt. Suffered ups and downs along the way. 3 off seasons and you call it sinking to the depths of the SEC? Maybe you have not watched and or cheered the same bulldogs as I have over the years. It seems you have a personal vendetta on Richt and that is none of my business. Maybe the fact he makes 2.5 million more than you may have something do with it, or maybe your wife has the hots for him and that irks you, i don’t know nor do I care. But you are either a fan and support or be a non-fan and berate but for goodness sake don’t be a fan and constantly bash the team or coaches. Being we are both somewhat older “mature” gentlemen, I feel i have a right to drink of the succulent “kool-aid” if I so desire as well as you do not if you wish. So I respectfully say…stick with the program or STFU! Good day sir.
deacon
July 14th, 2011
7:57 pm
to the sc fan with all the yards lattimore gained last year it took a uga mistake a fumble inside the ten for sc to get the win
7576DAWG
July 14th, 2011
7:58 pm
What ever happened to Richt raving about how good Malcomb looked in practice last year. If Malcomb isn’t progressing as CMR hoped then this move is a lot better than ever letting Thomas take another snap at Tailback. Everybody in the stadium knew Thomas was going to run the ball when he was put in as Tailback because he can’t do anything else. He is too small to block anybody so you were just wasting a play with him in the game.
Maybe this will work out . Maybe we expected too much from Sameuls when he was a freshman. But, if he starts fumbling once every fourth carry, just threw a number out there because it happened so frequently, again or their weakest defensive back can still tackle him , meaning he still can’t break tackles, then I hope this experiment want last more than a game or two.
Dawgs Tell
July 14th, 2011
7:58 pm
Thanks Samuel for being a damn good Dawg! However, the switching back and forth between positions is questionable.This is not high school ball.They(coaches) should have decided this young man’s position his sophomore year.I know the change is needed due to depth at running back,but is it fair to keep changing his position.I believe they should stick with what they had and roll the dice.It was their decisions to recruit Ealey and King even though it did not work out.You made the bed so lay in it.GO DAWGS.
lazlodawg
July 14th, 2011
7:59 pm
1953dawg – Richt deserves the opportunity to right the ship without such condemnation from self-rightous jerks like you. You know why? Because of the last second win at Auburn that led to the 2002 SEC Championship. Remember how you felt that day? Because we crushed their noses witj a hobnail boot against UT. Remember how you felt then? The second SEC championship in 2005. After 20 years of nothing, we had just won our second SEC championship. Do you forget that as well? Even if Richt has another bad season and gets fired, he’s still a Damn Good Dawg and deserves respect from the Bulldawg Nation. Show some class and support your team and your coach.
CHDawg
July 14th, 2011
8:04 pm
Proof skills are obviously in decline…being an LB really toughens you up….
Tide Roll
July 14th, 2011
8:04 pm
Also, Samuel’s stint at Linebacker can only help him. He undertands the reads and schemes.. He’s now better able to antcipate, which, at his speed, will be all he needs to bust one. In fact, it should be a requirement that all running backs play defense first to learn the same thing. Combine that with the benefits gained from his earlier learning experience as a 17 year old true frosh running back in the SEC, ( today he’s 230lb. grown man) and you’ve got something.
CHDawg
July 14th, 2011
8:09 pm
John, take a look at the ARK clip if you don’t think he has any burst.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rw_6K3xzSU
Douglas
July 14th, 2011
8:09 pm
What a stupid decision. I agree with you 1953Dawg — he is not a great running back. He was a great LB in high school — he loved to hit people and make them pay. Just go back and look at his highlight tape. This is just stupid coaching. I am so tired of incompetent coaches. And you MarineDawg: I’m tired of look at what Richt has done over the time he has been here. How can you even say that? He is no longer the offensive playcalling coach and Bobo is not as good as Richt in playcalling. Other coaches hired in the SEC have surpassed Richt as a coach. Yeah, he can recruit pretty well but so can all the other SEC coaches. And players do not improve once they get to UGA.
MarineDog
July 14th, 2011
8:09 pm
Tide Roll,
You made some great points in your 8:04pm posting. I think that Samuel will do fine at RB. There’s a big difference between a 17 year old freshman and a 230lb junior. He has tremendous athletic ability and training in the LB position will enable hi to better read coverage. Outstanding post!
Randall "Pink" Floyd
July 14th, 2011
8:10 pm
Feel bad for Richard. He’s obviously a team player but UGA has not done him any favors in progressing as a football player.
Douglas
July 14th, 2011
8:11 pm
Lazlodawg: you are just like another bunch of dawg fans on here…always living in the past. Pathetic.
deacon
July 14th, 2011
8:13 pm
sept 3rd in the dome i got my tickets lets get it on you have seen the rumble in the jungle the thrilla in manilla it will be the beatdown in the A town for boise state
MarineDog
July 14th, 2011
8:14 pm
Douglas,
You and 1953Dawg seems to have all the answers. I think that I’m just going to wait and see how the season plays out. Trust me, we are tired of negative posters like you as well.
It seems that you both are not upset that UGA hasn’t won a MNC but rather that other SEC teams have won one.
Hunker
July 14th, 2011
8:15 pm
Richard Samuel carried the ball 114 times for 528 yards.
That equals over 4.63 yards per carry.
… Beat Boise State … Go Dawgs …
How do you know
July 14th, 2011
8:15 pm
How do you know that Richard did not go to the coach and ask to be put back at running back – maybe that is where his heart is and maybe that is what he wants to do. You people say he was not a good back but yet he avg. 4.7 ypc as a Fresh – all you doom and gloom people on here are a real piece of work -
D Bag Trolls!
July 14th, 2011
8:20 pm
Dougles: sorry about your bumble bees and there sanctions. Maybe this will keep them from cheating all the time.
Coach Paul Johnson
July 14th, 2011
8:20 pm
Can I join the DAWG nation? It sux being a tech coach, player or fan today.
dmr
July 14th, 2011
8:22 pm
Whether fans like the move or don’t like the move, grow up and realize this kid is making tremendous sacrifices to keep changing positions. Richard Samuel deserves nothing but praise and thanks for his selfless act and willing to put the TEAM over individual wants.
I think Samuel will be used to bridge the gap from games 1 to about 6 in the hopes the Crowell can get a handle on the job. I also think that this move is greatly dependent on what happens with the eligibility of Jarvis Jones.
In any event, give Samuels credit and a chance. I think he will surprise some people.
7576DAWG
July 14th, 2011
8:24 pm
Tide Roll
For someone who criticizes everything about Georgia you sure seem to care if they are doing the thinks that will win games. I think you want Georgia to do good except when Alabama is involved.
I like Mark Richt a lot and want him to stay at Georgia but I do agree with you that I wish we would get another offensive coordinator that could challenge Mark Richt than just complement every decision he makes because the coordinator thinks just like him. Two former Quarterback is not very good.
To be honest with you I would rather have a Head Coach that was a great Defensive Coordinator that’s why I am so encouraged that we brought Grantham in and was willing to pay a lot to for him. If CMR will not intervene and will let Grantham run the defense exactly the way he wants , cursing and all except when he is on TV, then I think Bulldawg nation will be very happy with our defense results this year.
dawgfan2003
July 14th, 2011
8:29 pm
I don’t really like the move. He could not hold on to the football which was Ealey’s problem as well. He also does not have any type of cut. He is fast and powerful and would be a very good fullback but I don’t know about him switching back to running back. They should at least play him both ways like that guy at Stanford (Owen Marecik? sorry for the spelling). This tells me that Crowell is not leading the way and stepping up like he should be. I would like to see Ken Malcome more because he looks strong and ready to play as long as he is healthy. I just see Samuel playing in the first two games before giving way to Crowell. Then seeing Samuel sit the bench and move back to linebacker for his Senior year. I hope I am wrong but it seems they are only moving him back to RB for insurance. I just think thats a bad move.
D Bag Trolls!
July 14th, 2011
8:34 pm
Trolling your life away?
THANK YOU ALL FOR HAVING THE DAWGS ON YOUR BRAIN DAILY!
Terry
July 14th, 2011
8:34 pm
On cbssports.com it only shows Samuel’s fumbled one time, and the other team recover out of 22 games, but some of you on here talk like he couldn’t hold on to the ball, where do y’all get this about him being unable to hold on to the ball? And to the guy who comment about Samuel’s gaining those yard on a weak Arkansas Defense, Samuel also averaged 4.3 yards per carry, and 7.7 yards receiving against SC, and 6.7 yards per carry against FL, and now he’s bigger and stronger, so I guess we will see what will happen come Fall.
JB
July 14th, 2011
8:34 pm
Love this guy! Great story and I’m hoping for a successful year for the kid. We could use many more like him!
DAWGalum09
July 14th, 2011
8:37 pm
1953Dawg is right. All you kool-aid drinkers are blind. WE’VE SEEN THIS MOVIE BEFORE! and he was beat out by King and Ealey
I’m starting to believe this staff is clueless
Jadeveon Clowney
July 14th, 2011
8:38 pm
Enter your comments here
Jadeveon Clowney
July 14th, 2011
8:40 pm
It doesn’t matter who is in the backfield, South Carolina’s defense will obliterate these wannabe’s
big john 360 lbs
July 14th, 2011
8:41 pm
I feel better about the coaches being proactive instead of reactive when C.Thomas, IC, or Boo goes down in the third game and we only have 2 scholly guys left.
Richard can be a Robert Edwards…we haven’t seen the boy play ball in over year.
Desperation runs amok
July 14th, 2011
8:44 pm
It’s desperation run amok with this team. CMR is trying to coach while looking over his shoulder at the next thing coming. CMR created this mess when he publicly embarrassed Ealey with that lame display letting the RB position empty on Crowell’s visit. There was no need for that dog and pony show. Richt should have let Crowell and Ealey settle it on the practice field.
Now they move back a guy that they banished to the bench, so I have to ask, is this the best use of his abilities. From what has been stated here in the past, Samuel was a better LB than he was a RB, and a lot on here were soooooooooooooooo happy that he was moved.
I hope that CMR realizes that CMB can not coach the offense like he has in the past. The depth of talent is not there; not at receiver, not at RB, not the OL. Keep in mind that they only have something like 28/29 practices to get everything ready by the first game.
So who will be ready first, the RB’s or the WR’s? Hopefully, CMB will realize that a balanced attack may not be an option, and he may have to rely on the passing game, or maybe it’ll be the running game, either way CMR can not just stand around playing the CEO roll and not give big time guidance to Bobo.
You got Murray, Charles, a couple of linemen, and I’ll even throw in King, but that’s it really. The defense has also got new unknowns/players. Sit back and quit being a fan, and this is a scary team. Here’s hoping that they can put it all together.
FLA DAWG
July 14th, 2011
8:50 pm
AltamahaDawg,
Where are you now boy?
Ha!
murray county mystic
July 14th, 2011
8:55 pm
@ lazlodawg …you are a prime example of the UGA kool-ade drinkers that can’t get enough of CMR,s junk…hob-nailed boot…2005…that was forever ago…CMR is the only person left from that period, a time when the SEC was not at it’s best and by UGA’s sucess at that time proves the SEC was weak…Its 2011…you have no depth…you do have a good kicking game…hate to CMR go…he’s been good for the blog business…Boise 38 -uga -17…because the mystic says so…
dap01
July 14th, 2011
8:57 pm
Bobo don’t have a clue how to utilize a running back or how to establish a running game. He calls a game like a flag football game and not a SEC game.
Richard, I am sorry for the poor management of your career but because of this you will forever be a GREAT DAWG!
deacon
July 14th, 2011
8:58 pm
with all of uga problems last year and sc success they are still concerned about uga and they should be sc football season success runs through athens always has always will !!!!!!!!!!!!woof woof
The Truth
July 14th, 2011
9:01 pm
Samuel couldn’t hold onto the ball 2 years ago, and won’t be able to this year either. It’s a shame that they’re jerking this kid around. I guess that speaks volumes about Crowell’s chances of playing as a freshman – guess he was overrated all along, just as I’d suspected. My gut feeling is that this move will officially start the countdown to Richt’s departure from Athens prior to Jan. 1, 2012. Maybe the AD will hire a coach with some fire and drive to be great on the field. Go Dawgs – GATA!
Boca Baby
July 14th, 2011
9:04 pm
I remember the last time we moved a linebacker to tailback. In 1978 Willie McClendon was moved and had a tremendous senior season. He was part of that “Underdawgs to Wonderdawgs” team of 1978.
The Truth
July 14th, 2011
9:05 pm
Hope you’re right, Boca!
Boca Baby
July 14th, 2011
9:06 pm
The Truth: So what is the differnce? Ealey and King couldn’t hold on to the ball either!
ARdawg
July 14th, 2011
9:08 pm
collegeballfan
Yes, I know the answer. In 09 Samuel had the job, it was his to lose and he did. He was a 17 year old freshman and didn’t respond well to the pressure as evidenced by his penchant for fumbling. He was a bit impatient and lacked vision. That doesn’t mean he can’t or won’t be a very good TB now. He is very fast and very strong. His short comings his freshman year are very coachable.
The Truth
July 14th, 2011
9:12 pm
True – Damn King for his fumble at Colorado and Ealey against KY!
Terry
July 14th, 2011
9:13 pm
Bottom line is Samuel’s come to UGA, because he wanted to play RB, and Coach Richt was the only one that would recruit him at that position, everyone else wanted him as a linebacker, that tells me his heart was not into being a linebacker from the start, he has always wanted to be a RB, now he’s getting a second chance, I hope he gets the desirer of his heart, he’s been nothing less than a team player, I just hope all of the other players on the team feel the same way, if so we could have the chemistry to do great things this year.
JDawg1785
July 14th, 2011
9:14 pm
Can’t say I’m thrilled about this as a fan, but God bless you, Richard, for being such an incredible teammate. Go Dawgs!!
FLA DAWG
July 14th, 2011
9:15 pm
The kid has matured and has confidence.
He’ll teach C how to hit the line with power.
C will teach him how to make cuts.
On the other hand since our O line cannot open any holes it won’t matter.
UGAKEV
July 14th, 2011
9:24 pm
The kid was 17 years old the first time he carried the ball and was in the SEC of all places!!!! Give this kid a break! He is prob alot more mature now and has all the physical tools to be a very good RB.
just a fan
July 14th, 2011
9:25 pm
Can someone answer this question for me where is he going to be on the depth chart @ RB 1,2,3,4? And is he just there to bridge the gap and be a mentor for IC until he is ready to take the lead? I was really excited to see what he could do for us at LB and I know he was not a starter but I knew he was going to get a lot of playing time and our LB corp as a whole was going to be extremely fast with him back there I just hope they are not wasting his talent by moving him so much and wish him the best.
WONDERING
July 14th, 2011
9:26 pm
Five yards? Going which way?
Joey
July 14th, 2011
9:33 pm
A good kid. You know he was 16 years old when he enrolled in his first spring semester? In the first go-round, he kept his head down, often running into the backs of his OLs and getting tripped up by defensive players on the ground, who had been knocked down by his OL.
He should watch film of Knowshon’s ‘07 season, when he, more times than not, made his yards by cutting back when there was no hole where the play was called.
There’s no doubt Samuel has the raw speed, he just needs better vision of the play developing in front of him.
private plan watching
July 14th, 2011
9:33 pm
sounds like a dream team addition… just wait until next year!
Walterego
July 14th, 2011
9:37 pm
I have absolutely no confidence in our coaching staff.
Either RS was or wasn’t a top 3 RB for this team 2 years ago. It was determined he wasn’t. We changed his entire college career and move him to LB. Now, in part thanks to the failure to recruit and largely due to the failure to retain a troubled and disgruntled but still capable RB in Ealey, when it had to already be known that King wasn’t going to cut it academically, the coaching staff moves him back to RB?
This is junior high coaching at its best. I like Richt personally but I’ve watched enough of the “D” the 5 years before Grantham, Bobo, off-season nightmares, Richt-admitted recruiting craziness such as the recruiting of Cam as a TE, and positional whack-a-mole like this to simply think Richt is just about as lost as they come.
Samuel is a team player that shouldn’t be asked to potentially sacrifice his professional career TWICE because our coaching staff doesn’t have their recruiting and developing ass together.
private plan watching
July 14th, 2011
9:37 pm
how quickly will UGA being playing the 12:30 JP game…. 2nd game? Maybe 3rd?
Brucerugby79
July 14th, 2011
9:37 pm
Most of you are forgetting Richard was a 17 yo freshman-yes he had skill but was very young-you might see a differant dog now that he is grown–way to go Richard great attitude and I bet he will run thru arm tackles-and has the speed to be gone—I bet Boise does not like this news–GO DAWGS
any negative comments do not have a clue-we just got a 240lb TB with speed
bwgastonia
July 14th, 2011
9:39 pm
What are they doing?? Don’t take a redshirt season training him to be a linebacker, get him used to that position, and then change him back. They are going to waste his eligibility. That’s a shame. CMR should think about that kid’s future and play him at LB. If they thought he was the best RB out there, they wouldn’t have switched him. I think CMR is a great person, but I wonder about his decision making for his football team. I hope this works out!!
Brucerugby79
July 14th, 2011
9:40 pm
Waltergo you are an idiot-would love to see you on a Rugby field lol
private plan watching
July 14th, 2011
9:41 pm
hey Brucerugby79- i have a clue… your program is sinking.
Spike 80DF
July 14th, 2011
9:41 pm
Hell yea, Great team player! He always took resposibility and never made excuses and now he’s bigger and stronger.
private plan watching
July 14th, 2011
9:44 pm
great team player- he did not cut it the first time and now we have few options! wait till 2012!
Zoli
July 14th, 2011
9:46 pm
I like how all these college football experts say he was a better linebacker than a running back. Dude never played a down at LB in college~ He is big, he is fast, and he is motivated! Can’t wait to see him run up the middle 10 times behind Figgins!
Ra'mon
July 14th, 2011
9:48 pm
Why is every one saying that Samuel coming to offense means Crowell isn’t ready? How does it mean that? It simply means the SEC is a 2 back team. What was the last SEC team to win the title without 2 backs? And on top of it, until Crowell has played a couple of games, you can’t tell how his body will hold up. The hardest thing about playing RB in the SEC isn’t getting tackled, its blocking in pass protection (especially for Bobo). Do you guys remember how good Moreno was? Yet Brown still got a lot of playing time and carries.
Also Samuel didn’t have the high profile that King and Ealey had, that is one of the reasons he was moved to LB. But I feel confident he can do better than what Ealey was doing last season.
Spike 80DF
July 14th, 2011
9:48 pm
Tide Roll should be happy since “Samuel should be at RB” was always one of his rants….
Jeff
July 14th, 2011
9:53 pm
Saw this kid play in high school — great athlete, STRONG runner. Should be big for Georgia’s offense if he can contribute!
UGA Alumnus
July 14th, 2011
9:54 pm
Although I was looking forward to watching Samuel play at LB, I applaud the young man for realizing the team needed him more at tailback.
He’s a real Dawg.
Here’s to Samuel having a great career at UGA and in the pros.
Ben
July 14th, 2011
9:55 pm
Chip – it still says ‘Samuels’ on ajc sports home. Doesn’t bother me but might want to fix it.
I hope he’s a beast and holds on to the ball.
daddydog
July 14th, 2011
9:56 pm
Great that he is a team first guy. I suspect his greatest value is at linebacker. if he is not earning carries, hopefully he will get some snaps at linebacker.
Ra'mon
July 14th, 2011
10:01 pm
I can’t wait to see Boise State attempt to tackle him in the secondary, lol. He’s the size of superstar for SC.
Chopdawg
July 14th, 2011
10:06 pm
Will be in Dome for Dawgs 2011 coming-out party.
Big Dawg Cobb
July 14th, 2011
10:06 pm
Richard was 17 years old when he started at tailback. He’s much more mature now. Older, stronger… think positive… GO DAWGS
Ben
July 14th, 2011
10:07 pm
actually, on ajc.com landing page it says Samuels, it’s right on sports home. who cares and why am I posting messages like a nerd editor?
funny that very few Dawgs are drilling the jackets on their vacated acc title. I don’t care about that either, but they’d flood us with goober comments if UGA had similar cheating issues.
Norris
July 14th, 2011
10:09 pm
What should be concerning is why we felt the need to move him. We have Crowell who they say is the man. We have Malcolm who they said they almost took the red shirt off of last year because he was so good. We have carlton thomas who can run like the wind. We have figgins who will be back there too. When does samuel play if these kids perform like they expect?
Mike
July 14th, 2011
10:09 pm
I applaud Samuel for being a team player. However, what a waste. We now have wasted all that developmental time to move him to linebacker, and he lost all the reps and developmental time as a running back. We must really be hurting this year, guys. Its scary …
Ra'mon
July 14th, 2011
10:13 pm
Norris, Carlton can’t block. And Malcolm struggle in those areas also. What linebacker going to WANT to come in the backfield when they see Samuel there blocking?
Mike
July 14th, 2011
10:14 pm
I’ve been a season ticket holder for over 25 years and about this time of year UGA rewards its contributors with a small gift. In some years, it has been a cool license plate or license frame or other reasonable offerings. This year we get a crummy lapel pin that looks like something you would pick up as a free give-away at a convention. This, a small schedule and a couple of small window stickers (I mean REALLY small). This for all the thousands of dollars donated over the years. Thanks a bunch. Go Dawgs …
Just saying...
July 14th, 2011
10:17 pm
Disagree with the decision. Like the kid and his attitude, but he should have been on the defensive side from day one. He should have been redshirted the first year when he was 17 years old. They finally saw the light and moved him to his best position…now all the weight gain and practice on defense is for nought.
Hope he runs for 2000 yards and proves me wrong, but I doubt it. Been there, done that, and not too well. Fumbles, missed blocks, runs straight into the ground. How quickly we all forget.
"CaneDawg"
July 14th, 2011
10:19 pm
@1953Dawg: This move shows exactly that CMR is no longer fit to head a major D-1 program. Samuel was a decent running back when he started out and his performance began to somewhat decline with the emergence of CK and WE3. Because of CMR’s lack of emphasis in running the ball he gave RS to the defense and RS being the team player agreed to move to reserve LB. He was never going to be heard from again at that position and was just going to provide depth at LB. The only action at LB for RS would be on kickoff and punt coverage. Nobody and I mean nobody wastes more talent in the SEC than CMR. This move really makes him look dumb because RS should have been left at RB in the first place if only to provide depth to that position. Everybody in the SEC knows the expectations placed on a very green and immature Crowell were laughable and may cause him to washout and leave due to his immaturity and the fact that CMR set him up to fail as a true freshman. As long as CMR remains at UGA only a FOOL and a fool’s parents would allow their 4 or 5 star son to sign with Georgia. Samuel is a DGD for not leaving when CMR gave up on him at RB. But he’s been screwed over by CMR and may not be as effective at RB now. How can he be motivated to succeed with no coaching at his RB position and and an offensive line that’s low on depth and very, very poorly coached to run block. I agree with 1953Dawg 100%, the next screwup by CMR in personnel matters should land him out of coaching in the SEC and into a full time position in the ministry where he rightfully belongs. CMR must accept his role in the sabotage in the careers of at least three going on four of the last highly recruited backs that have recently signed with UGA. Moreno was very fortunate to get out and leave early for the pros. There you have it Dawgfans, this is how you bring in RB talent to a traditional running program, under and non coach it, then toss it and pull it from under the bus to justify an outmoded and washed up pass to set the run mindset. For Georgia to regain it’s former respect as Georgia, this coaching regime has got to go. Ten years of this evolution to mediocrity got to go. WOOF !!!
Just saying...
July 14th, 2011
10:22 pm
Yo, Ra’mon. What SEC caliber linebacker is NOT going to want to come into the backfield when they see Samuel there blocking?
aarh
July 14th, 2011
10:24 pm
JB- The best QB in the conference? Als. QB was pretty good, but there’s no way you can say he was better than every other QB. I hate to say it but Cam was pretty good, & even A. Murray is good as well, but he was young, & didn’t have the supporting cast that some of these other teams have had.
CJJScout
July 14th, 2011
10:24 pm
Poor kid, they keep jerking him around. Gotta love his attitude.
West uga
July 14th, 2011
10:25 pm
All yaall sit behind the CPU az$’s. Shut up.. Wouldn’t know the 1st thing about coaching. All u wanna see is your favorite player.KILL YOURSELF
Mike
July 14th, 2011
10:25 pm
CaneDawg – you’re an idiot. Good thing your stupid opinion is not shared by the vast majority of the Bulldog nation. There are some openings to be a Tech fan, I understand …
the truth...
July 14th, 2011
10:26 pm
Hey Dogs and Jackets…
Listen up folks…the reall issue here is::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: guess what???
The players play for “free” ….almost…..
While the colleges….Tech and Ga included….make big bucks on the kids…
So when these kids, some of whom will never play pro and capitalize on their talents, are guilty of taking some form of assistance that is deemed illegal by the BIG ALL SEEING ALL KNOWING NCAA…..
….the hammer falls and the “violator” is spanked….
I know…the schools and everyone should play by the rules….but some of the kids have “ZERO” resources above what the schools can give them….so everyone knows the game….
Fix it Adults….fix it…..
Time for ALL the FANS to DEMAND that the “big players” in this deal… (Colleges and NCAA) FIX this and pay the players to play….
The colleges are the minor leagures for the NFL and the NBA….pay those players as such…period…
good night folks….
West uga
July 14th, 2011
10:27 pm
Canedawg…get a life… U just got a F for that essay!
Ole Yeller Dawg
July 14th, 2011
10:28 pm
Richard @ 243lbs – can’t wait to see that blitzing LB coming across the O/line…..whoooooo buddy…..talk about collision…..only in the SEC! Bet Aaron Murray is liking this move, he now knows the blitz will get totally stuffed!
lazlodawg
July 14th, 2011
10:34 pm
Living in the past? Pathetic? What is pathetic is douglas and 09’s sense of loyalty, respect, and decorum. No, we should not accept mediocrity, but show some sense. You guys would have fired Dooley! Sheesh. Fair weather fans or trolls. Idiotic reactionaries, maybe. Bleed Red and Black, no.
RabidDawgFan
July 14th, 2011
10:44 pm
I want to see defenses try to tackle him. He’s a huge RB. He’s so strong and so fast and if you saw his TD run vs. Arkansas in 09 you’d see what I’m talkin about. This guy knows what linebackers are thinking now, and he’s much more older and much more mature. He’s 243 lbs; he won’t be stopped in the redzone on the 1 yard line. No freakin way. That’s a beast of a RB charging straight ahead at you with one goal in mind. He’s the biggest RB in the SEC and I expect him to have a great season.
chuck
July 14th, 2011
10:46 pm
Richard, the Bulldog nation is proud of you. We take care of those that made great sacrifices for the team. When you graduate, companies will line up to hire a young man with your strong character.
RabidDawgFan
July 14th, 2011
10:48 pm
If anything, Samuel is going to give Crowell competition to make Crowell better as a player. If you give a player entitlement, they start to feel like they don’t have to work for playing time and they don’t work at all and that’s when they don’t perform on the field. If Crowell isn’t on his toes and ready to go from day one, then Samuel WILL BE the starter against Boise. I actually rather see Samuel start vs. Boise just to see how Boise is going to react. Here they are trying to tackle a guy that’s bigger than their linebackers. Crowell will be the man in time, but I just don’t think he’ll be ready vs. Boise. Maybe I’m wrong?
Brian
July 14th, 2011
10:48 pm
1953 Dawg, you have NO idea what you are talking about. NO depth at cornerback or linebacker? Did you see our recruiting class last year? We loaded up on both positions!
BIG TEAM...little me!
July 14th, 2011
10:49 pm
True Dawg that Richard Samuel!!!!!!
sports
July 14th, 2011
10:51 pm
great move, with his speed and power he’ll be a tough hombre..good luck kid, you could be a star.
Brian
July 14th, 2011
10:52 pm
He should be a good guy in short-yardage situations, and someone who can provide good pass protections, but I’m not sold on him as a RB. I hope he’s a really good one, I guess we’ll all find out this season.
Brian
July 14th, 2011
10:53 pm
He may a lot better than when he was played RB before, he was only about 18 then.
Mike
July 14th, 2011
10:53 pm
Yawn!!! People seem to forget how bad he was at RB. For being so “powerful”, he always went down on first contact,and could not make anyone miss. Tells me he was never gonna see the field at LB.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 14th, 2011
10:54 pm
If CMR had his druthers this move never gets made. Thomas is not a #2 back. Malcombe has yet to stay healthy so putting the burden of him being a Co-#1 with Crowell is insane. Expecting Crowell to walkin and be the next Lattimore or Dyer is fools Gold. CMR had no choice but to humbly ask Samuels to make the move. Make no mistake Samuels will carry the rock this fall. He will be the starter against Boise St. The move comes with some expectations to take care of Samuels I am sure. I applaud the young man for being open to it. It is a character move on his part. CMR had zero options at this point.
Missy
July 14th, 2011
10:55 pm
Samuel is a class act and stellar athelete. He will be more successful this time at TB. Thanks for the making the switch, Richard.
Paul in RDU
July 14th, 2011
10:56 pm
I hope things work out well for Samuel – he certainly deserves good things to happen to him with all of the changes he has had to endure. I have to think he has been badly jerked around though by the coaches in his life.
hotdawg
July 14th, 2011
10:58 pm
Samuel and Figgins in the backfield. I would hate to try and tackle those to beasts!
hotdawg
July 14th, 2011
10:59 pm
sorry – two beasts!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 14th, 2011
11:01 pm
http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/samuel_richard00.html
Here is his bio. The young man just turned 20. He has two years to grab a hold of this thing and make it work. I have some issues with this move, but I think it is a needed move. I hate it but thanks to King and Ealey others have to make sacrifices. We are fortunate to have such a capable player in Samuels to call upon.
RabidDawgFan
July 14th, 2011
11:03 pm
The players that we lost this season IMO were bad apples in the bunch. We lost:
-Caleb King
-Washaun Ealey
-A.J. Harmon
-Marcus Dowtin
-Brent Benedict
That’s it right? But the thing is; NONE of those were because of arrests which excites me. I’m so glad we’ve stayed out of trouble this off-season. I don’t really think King was a bad apple, he just didn’t make good choices but I really do wish him the best. The guys that we have now have a different attitude about them. They want to win and I don’t think they’re going to let Boise or anybody else get in their way. I love that.
RabidDawgFan
July 14th, 2011
11:07 pm
Depth chart for 2011 season (barring injury)…*I love doing this* lol
LT: Cordy Glenn
LG: Kenarious Gates
C: Ben Jones
RG: Chris Burnette
RT: Justin Anderson
TE: Orson Charles/Aron White
SE: Marlon Brown
FLK: Tavarres King
QB: Aaron Murray
FB: Bruce Figgins
HB: Richard Samuel/Isaiah Crowell
RabidDawgFan
July 14th, 2011
11:08 pm
Defense:
DE: Abry Jones
NG: John Jenkins/Kwame Geathers
DE: DeAngelo Tyson
OLB: Jarvis Jones
ILB: Alec Ogletree
ILB: Christian Robinson
OLB: Cornelius Washington
CB: Sanders Commings
FS: Bacarri Rambo
SS: Shawn Williams
CB: Brandon Boykin
another career unfulfilled
July 14th, 2011
11:11 pm
First, kudos to Richard Samuel for being a team player first and foremost. However, a potentially great linebacker,( size, speed, intelligence) is lost to sit behind a freshman who will be given every opportunity and then some to start. I just get tired of seeing athletes who show potential to be great at one position shuffled around for four years and never get to show what they can do…Brandon Miller, Kiante Tripp anyone?
I hope it works out for all, obviously. Richard is an absolutely great kid and will do well in life, regardless of how much Richt and Bobo jerk him around.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 14th, 2011
11:12 pm
The only group if you look at starters alone, take out depth concerns, is at WR. The starters at any group outside of WR are as good as any in the SEC. Hard to beieve after all these years depth is going to be a issue at some huge positions but that is the reality.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 14th, 2011
11:12 pm
Concerned about it should read is the WR’s.
Mobile Dawg
July 14th, 2011
11:18 pm
Don’t know if I can take another month and a half of this. I’m ready to see the product, but then I’ve always been a little impatient. For the record, I’m with the crowd that thinks things are really screwed up in Athens.
truedawg
July 14th, 2011
11:19 pm
DGD Richard!! No one here in their heart is 100% happy about this move. We have mixed feelings. But I know RS wanted to be a RB. We have tallent at LB. We have tallent at RB, but unproven. Adapt and overcome… I do think RS will be a bulldozer on short yardage. He does know the blocking schemes better. By mid season If Malcome is healthy, or Crowell is the”real deal” do you move him back to LB? sit him on the bench? Time will tell. I hope he is 10 times better than before and sets some records.Would be better for everyone if Crowell can redshirt. Not a more desrving guy on the team. Real team player and someone the Bulldog Nation can be proud to cheer. I see alot of team mentality this year and it’s music to the ears. GATA!!
I just hope Bobo is up right now studying film on Boise and working on a game plan.
Wishing all the best to Richard!! GO DAWGS!!
Bobo, Bobo, a pirate's life for me
July 14th, 2011
11:21 pm
I pray this works out for Richard, and I hope he does well, congrats to him for the team first attitude. But he works best at linebacker in my opinion, i was really looking forward to seeing him lay some wood against opposing offenses.
Spike 80DF
July 14th, 2011
11:24 pm
i think we’ll throw to open up the running game quite a bit. tavarres king, marlon brown, orson charles, aron white, rantavious wooten, michael bennett, chris conley, malcom mitchell should all see playing time and very talented though some are not very experienced.
anotherdawg
July 14th, 2011
11:29 pm
Great! Got to like his size and speed, plus he’s done it before. I love players like Richard, D J Shockley, and Herschel. TEAM / me
Tide Roll
July 14th, 2011
11:37 pm
Richt/Grantham smart enough to go after 6′5 220lb. weakside linebacker JUNIOR GNONKONDE?
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Zoli
July 14th, 2011
11:41 pm
Please stop with all the bickering of losing a LB. We are stacked there….and if another RB shines he can always move him back to LB. If I were a defense and saw a 6′2″ 243 lb. runnning back with break away speed, I’d be screaming Ma Ma!
Tideman
July 14th, 2011
11:53 pm
I think this was an obvious move the Dogs had to make and I applaude Samuels for being up to the challenge . I think he was once considered the next Hershall Walker. Best of luck from a Crimson Tide fan that lives in Valdosta, Ga. Hope the Valdosta freshmen can help the Dawgs this year.
Tideman
July 15th, 2011
12:00 am
@ Brian….. If you think Freshmen are going to help you win the SEC, you do not know SEC football.
Rogeriter
July 15th, 2011
12:01 am
DGD Richard Samuels. I am proud of him, of our team and our coaches. Now, does anyone know of a dawg blog sight for true dawg fans and that doesn’t let teenage-acting idiots post?
G Dawg
July 15th, 2011
12:06 am
Great move. Get our best athletes on the field. There is a reason why you see #40s on the D-line and single digit linebackers at Ala and Fla, they get their athletes on the field. Great athletes win games. Smart move that is similar to moving Ogletree.
DawgFan
July 15th, 2011
12:08 am
Ohhh. A guy who’s been getting ready to play linebacker for almost a year is a scary thought to think he’s going to be running the ball.
If he doesn’t fumble the ball a one-two punch of Crowell and Samuel sounds pretty deadly.
observor
July 15th, 2011
12:11 am
This tells me they must feel good about the Jarvis Jones situation, otherwise they would want to keep Samuel at LB for insurance purposes because they both have the same body type and he would be a perfect outside rusher.
Just saying...
July 15th, 2011
12:17 am
Like his attitude
Think he has been jerked around
Should have been defense all along
Should have redshirted when he was 17 y/o
No running instinct or cutting
Goes down easily and runs into the ground
Feel coaches are desperate
Just because he is big doesn’t mean he can block
History of fumbles
I have NEVER heard so much kool-aid drinking in one session. To hear many of you he was the man all along and we just made a brilliant decision.
Hope I am wrong
dawgforlife
July 15th, 2011
12:25 am
you know Lynch is white right tide roll?
RabidDawgFan
July 15th, 2011
12:27 am
@Just saying…would you like to run up with Richard Samuel?
dawgforlife
July 15th, 2011
12:28 am
UH Tideman….the name Hershel Walker mean anything to you in regard to what a freshman can do ikn the SEC?
Tide Roll
July 15th, 2011
12:57 am
Yes I know Artie Lynch’s white. Promising tight end. Ya’ll were going to have Cam Newton back him up. Just when you’re about to get over your red panty holdin’ athletic director, your head coach and offensive coordinator GO PUBLIC (they don’t keep it on the “down-low”, they GO PUBLIC) about their evaluation of Cam Newton and coming to the conclusion that he was a TIGHT END!! Therefore, ya’ll opted to head out to Missouri to land Logan Gray instead! Richt/Bobo ought to take it on the road. Richt could be Dean Martin, and Bobo would be great as Jerry Lewis. Damon could accompany them as well. You can’t make this stuff up!!
Bali
July 15th, 2011
12:59 am
I don’t know gentlemen….something just doesn’t quite set right with me about this move. But seein how neither Mark Richt or Greg McGarity called to ask my opinion, and there’s not a dam thing I can do about it, I’ll just watch some football come September and see what happens. It does have a hint of desperation to it though. 3 million a year ought to give us a rock solid plan from the get go. We can get trial and error for minimum wage.
Tide Roll
July 15th, 2011
1:10 am
For those of you who don’t know about Martin/Lewis. Richt could be “Tater
Salad” guy, and Bobo could be the guy that says “That Thar’s funny” (Can’t remember either of their names). Damon could be himself.
Odell Collins
July 15th, 2011
1:29 am
This is probably in Samuel’s best interest as well…..although he does not have great vision, I think the transition to LB was not going to be easy this season…..he probably has a better chance to have an NFL career as a RB/Special Teams guy…..as someone posted, he is a straight line runner, but then again, so was Musa Smith…..he just has to be able to hold onto the football.
dbc
July 15th, 2011
1:44 am
I’d love to see Samuel gain 1200 yards just to make CMR look stupid. He’s the epitome of a team player, and CMR and company have no idea how to evaluate and/or use talent. While they waste his eligibility due to lack of planning and coaching, others maximize potential, Why is it that UGA constantly has issues that could affect the upcoming season. Every year it’s something. The lack of depth is really a telling tale. Like others, I think Richt is a good man, but wow, does he not plan at all for the future. He’s flying by the seat of his pants like always. I don’t think he has a clue how to fix things. He’s throwing what he can against a wall, and waiting to see what sticks. You just can’t run an SEC team like that. Hopefully this year will prove it one way or the other.
G. Tampa Bedwetter
July 15th, 2011
1:56 am
Richt is an idiot ,,,,,,,,,,, he knows about as much about coaching as Bobo, But he is such a wonderful religious man ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, good, get him a job preaching.
Vance Duly
July 15th, 2011
2:26 am
How about some facts!?!…: His name is SAMUEL, not Samuels……. According to the stats at the official UGA website, his “history of fumbles” includes 2 during his freshman year, when he only carried the ball 26 times, and 1 fumble in 2009, when he carried it 88 times. Are there some mystery fumbles recorded somewhere? He had 51 of his 88 carries in the first 3 games (OK State, SC and Arkansas) for 256 yards, with 4 catches and 34 receiving yards.
On the other hand, for those who keep pumping the fact that his career average is 4.63 yds per carry, if you take away the one 80 yard run in 2009 against Arkansas, his average for that season was only 3.62 per carry and his career average dropped to 3.96.
MAYBE he will be more consistent with more age and strength, but Coach Bobo also needs to adapt his playbook to include some running plays that takes advantage of Samuel’s strengths. This creativity has not been Bobo’s strong suit since being OC. Otherwise, we would not have seen Carlton Thomas repeatedly getting flattened trying to run between the tackles. But, let’s face it. With our shortage of proven offensive linemen, and lack of depth as well, we may have to find other ways to score, unfortunately.
RedandBlackDAWG
July 15th, 2011
3:14 am
MarineDawg,
Well said about 1953. I don’t recall, in reading these blogs, anything good he has had to say either. If he is expecting perfection every year from any team, he is always going to be disappointed. I am not even sure he is really a DAWG fan. Most likely he is just on here to try and cause dissension, but that is his business. UGA will do Ok, and this was a good move by CMR.
As for Mr. Samuels. Where can we get 84 more like him. An unselfish young man that puts team first. This is what team sports is suppose to be all about. He is a physical specimen who is in good shape, and he is going to be a load for anybody he runs against. He will do much better this time at RB I think, as he is stronger, dedicated, more mature and I am sure he did not forget how to play the position. It might be a stop gate type move, but it could turn out to be highly successful. A need has been filled and can improve the team. That is what it is all about in the long run. He can make the offense better and himself as well.
RedandBlackDAWG
July 15th, 2011
3:20 am
Tide Roll,
I notice you never seem to be able to do much but criticize UGA, but when a legitimate question is asked of you, since you think you know it all, you refuse to answer it. Why is that my friend? Perhaps you need to worry about your own team and offer Saban some sound, helpful advice. Perhaps he would appreciate it since you know so much about football. Personally, I think you just come onto a blog to troll, with your comments and you are beginning to fail at that.
Douglas
July 15th, 2011
5:01 am
Hey Lazlodog and marinedog: I grew up in Athens and graduated from UGA in 1985. I have supported Richt most of the time but he has done nothing over the last several years to show me this program is improving. If you can’t handle criticism, get out of the kitchen. Someone criticizes the program and you call us “fair weather” fans. So let me get this straight: if your boss criticizes you for not doing a good job, or you going to say he is just a terrible boss? Oh, that’s right…you two boys are victims here. I guess Richt is a victim too when he gets criticized.
"CaneDawg"
July 15th, 2011
6:11 am
Bobo is a quarterback coach hired by Richt to be a OC. Just like Samuel was a RB that Richt said ought to go to LB so he could run off CK & WE, just to move Samuel from LB after a year back to RB. This is because Richt just got a revelation from Heaven to put RS back at RB due to the fact that he has a great attitude and he’s one of the fastest players on the team. LIES all LIES that dumb kool-aid guzzlers like idiot MIKE and silly WEST uga swallow by the dirty milk jug gallon. These kind of loons respect CMR’s 2-8 record vs.UF. Richt can’t tell the truth to mediocre fans because they love the mediocrity outcomes of all the poor decisions that’s crippling a once proud but now mediocre program. Bobo can barely coach qbs much less coordinate a whole offense. Meanwhile Richt is screwing up so bad with personnel it would make a wet behind the ears, rookie, pee-wee league coach jealous. I would not be surprised at all to see more performances out of this team like we witnessed in the Liberty Bowl, when the offense barely mustered a measley SIX points vs. mighty Conference USA powerhouse, Central Florida, a team even Savannah State has beaten in the past. That game vs. UCF was so long & boring, I fell asleep and then changed the channel to watch Judge Greg Mathis. The mediocrity is building to idiotic levels at UGA. You delusional reprobate wannabe fans enjoy the final year of the mediocrity. This time next St.Mark will be working full time in the ministry where he rightfully belongs. I hope he takes the whole bunch of kool-aiders with him. May we never forget CMR must have been drunk from his own kool-aid when he said he recruited Cam Newton to come to UGA as a TE. That’s an example of just how out of touch and delusional CMR has become. bow-wow to all you kool-aid reprobates.
gomdawg
July 15th, 2011
6:14 am
Richard Samuel think you for thinking of the team , that is what beening a Bulldawg is where ever you nare needed step up and play . This reminds me of another player Hines Ward
Paddy
July 15th, 2011
6:33 am
tide roll…you just can’t stop name dropping, can you? Get a new theme, padner. Your act is running thin. But come back, your ok. Just a little stale with tunnel vision, thats all.
RedandBlackDAWG
July 15th, 2011
6:58 am
I hope this works out for UGA. If the young man can tote the rock and be successful, it will help alleviate the problem with experience at RB we now have. My worry is, do they move this young man around if the other RB’s get the game time they need to do the job, yet again. It is important to be fair to this young man as well.
dap01
July 15th, 2011
7:11 am
Bail Bonds R Us: Yes, Crowell toured the jail with your mother.
Bitter "ROUGE BOOSTER"--ncaa investagation
July 15th, 2011
7:12 am
poor ohio st., all=burn——–both will burn now that gt tech got hammered——–
—————who will make fun of ST RICHT NOW—————bammer trolls—tree killers
Chris
July 15th, 2011
7:29 am
Does it even matter when Bobo will come out running the first three or four plays, then abandons the run for 2 1/2 quarters……
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
7:53 am
Why does Richt and Booboo have to have a 3 tailback system.
Yea let Samuels practice and have him ready as a 3rd place back but I know where this is going he’ll start and wont do anything at tailback. And we’ll use him for several games because HE KNOWS THE PLAYBOOK AND CAN BLOCK
He’s not an SEC tailback. If someone farts he falls down.
Good grief this is crazy
how2fish
July 15th, 2011
8:07 am
First Kudo’s to Mr. Samuels he is a poster boy for Team First! Second while he does seem to be a better natural fit at LB it seems he is OK with the move and understands the reasons behind it. So if he does I think we should, its not his fault Ealey left or King couldn’t/won’t cut it in the classroom. He is being called on to help his team at a time when he is needed. If we weren’t opening the season with Boise and USCe this may not be needed as we would have some time for IC and Boo to show what they can do and the OL to jell. But we are and they won’t have the chance, our best chance of winning early is to have a RB who has some experience and KNOWS THE PLAYBOOK AND CAN BLOCK….how anyone who has ever watched football thinks those two things aren’t important is beyond me. Good Luck Richard no matter how this turns out you have proven your a DGD!
sirluciouscp
July 15th, 2011
8:10 am
Terrible move. Terrible back. Team is thin everywhere. Terrible recruiting. Terrible program.
Trojan
July 15th, 2011
8:19 am
Burning question: When the NCAA figures that out they will get the UGA players to tudor your mother at the 3rd grade level. What stupid contribution to the blog. Take your agenda somewhere else.
mgdawg
July 15th, 2011
8:19 am
Samuel is a true team player, I think everyone knew this was going to come it was just a matter of when. My only hope for him is that he will get an opportunity to prove himself, it will be a bad move if he doesn’t get but a couple of mop up plays a game. I always thought the guy was a pretty good runningback, hopefully with his added weight he won’t be as easy to take down.
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
8:28 am
I don’t agree with this move but I understand it after some thought.
1.) Richard is an example of the “New Georgia Way”-Put the team first
2.) We now have a back who DEFINITELY can block a blitzing linebacker or safety
3.) The other 2(Crowell,Malcome) have been reported to be out of shape somewhat.
4.) The other 2 are freshmen
The only thing I’m wondering is this:
How does this play into our offensive gameplan?
We now have Figgins at 265 and Samuel at 243 in the same backfield.
That can be interpreted 2 ways:
1.) We are going to try and become a power running team and let our defense carry the day or..
2.) We were more worried about pass protection from the backs
FL dawg
July 15th, 2011
8:30 am
Haven’t read all the blogs but Richt just might be thinking Samuel might be able to help Murray out a bit. You’ve got to be tough to play TB in the SEC. Just ask Ealey, He’s one of the reasons Murray had to run for his life last yr.
norris
July 15th, 2011
8:32 am
I haven’t seen this mentioned(if I missed it, my bad!) Does anyone remember that Richard Samuel started UGA when he was 16 years old?! He was 17 his first season, and 18 the next season when he started at running back. He is just now 20 years old and has been here 4 years! He is a good guy with his head on straight. This is the type of LEADER this team needs! I love my dawgs, but I know that we had a lot of ME people on this team. In order for us to turn it around, we have to have WE people!
Thank you Richard for being classy and doing what you can to help this team!
DawgLifer
July 15th, 2011
8:34 am
People lets not forget Camp has not opened yet. They only announced he was going back to RB not that he’s the starter. I for one like our backs.
suwanee dawg
July 15th, 2011
8:37 am
My understanding is we also recruited Lattimore. So if we would of gotten him, last year and the current team looks different and Richt is not an idiot? Sometimes things just do not go your way. Overall Richt has been a succesful coach running a clean program. If I had any complaints it would be the OL recruiting and some Bobo play calling, but life ain’t perfect. It would of been hard to predict for anynone that both King and Ealey were going to be busts.
Samuel does not have the vision but is a bruiser and did average 4.6 yards a carry. We need experience for the first two games. I see him used less but still resourcefully over the next two years as a good balance with IC.
WDE
July 15th, 2011
8:38 am
@Burning question if UGA players read at a 4th grade level its still better than players and coaches that cheat like elected politicians…really troll really ?
atta kid RS GATA!!
July 15th, 2011
8:40 am
a true dawg, teamate and football player……
SouthSide Dawg
July 15th, 2011
8:41 am
This is a really cool opportunity for you, Richard. Good Luck with it. I’m happy for you.
Richt's Butt Cutt
July 15th, 2011
8:41 am
Richt and DoDo have ruined Mr Samuels career. This is Pop Warner BS! They couldnt see this coming? Richt is Long Gone my friends.. Yeah- we should win a lot games this year because we dont play anybody. We will loose the games that matter like we always do! Bye Richt, take DoDo with you.
Roberto Eduardo
July 15th, 2011
8:49 am
Coach Goff needed to move Robert Edwards from linebacker to running back+- 20 years ago and that turned out swell. Unfortunately, his knee was blown out but prior to that, he scored 5? TDs vs SC and was waging a war on UT and Peyton Manning when he blew out that knee.
Robert Edwards was briefly a great UGA back and a team player. His brother was too. Both spent some time in the NFL.
This may turn out equally well for Samuels. He is a good kid and as he relaxes, his physicality could really help UGA in what was a weakended position.
Gooooooooooooooooooooooooo Dawgs!!! Sic em!
PS: GT is a school of consistent liars and cheats AGAIN
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
8:53 am
Ok butt cutt
Enlighten us as to how Samuel’s career is ruined.
He has 2 years left
He was not able to beat out Ealey or King at RB
He was not able to start at LB-better players
He now has been give the opportunity to switch positions. He was asked, not told. He agreed. His decision after he prayed about it.
He now has a chance to be the starting tailback at UGA on opening night versus Boise state on national TV yet according to you, richt has ruined his career???
Yeah riiiigggghhhttttt……………….
Mr. Dawg
July 15th, 2011
8:54 am
Anyone who doesn’t understand that this move is obvious and necessary needs to give up watching football and play with Barbie Dolls.
WDE
July 15th, 2011
8:54 am
@Richt’s Butt Cutt my my sounds like waaaaaa waaaaaaa waaaaaaa to me. Grow a pair, what you didn’t think we would lose anyone to injuries,grades etc. This ain’t perfect but it is what it is..we moved Richard to LB because we were in a good position depth wise at RB and a little thin at LB. Things changed deal with it , Mr Samuels is.
RedandBlackDAWG
July 15th, 2011
8:55 am
I guess when you look at it from this young man’s point of view, this is good for him. He wasn’t going to start at LB this year most likely, so he would have been a backup. At RB, he might see substantial playing time, so it is a plus move for him. The biggest thing about it though, is the fact that he is a team player. Don’t you wish UGA had 84, just like him on the team now?
Blaming the coaches for Ealey and King is wrong also. This young man is the anti-thesis of those two and UGA, as a team will be a lot better off in the long run, without them. Some folks are worried about his weight but I view that as a plus, since I think, it is probably a lot of muscles. With a 260 pound fullback leading the way, a 240 pound runner, has got to be just a little discouraging for the defensive guy to see coming at him. When you have the ball and are almost or maybe bigger than the guy assigned to take you down, it has got to get your attention. With both of them in there at the same time, it will be harder to just concentrate on Murray, so it could help the passing game as well.
Chi Town
July 15th, 2011
8:56 am
The Fleabag nation is in for a looooooooooooooooooooooong season. CF
gdawginkalamazoo
July 15th, 2011
8:59 am
Samuels will be fine. He is a young smart kid. That is why he was able to redshirt last year. Look for him to be a difference maker at RB.
dkg
July 15th, 2011
9:03 am
At first, I did not like this switch, but after thinking it through, I have to agree with it. One of the main reasons Samuel was moved was because of his lackluster blocking. He had difficulty with the blocking schemes. As several people have pointed out, Samuel was a 16/17 year old when he got here. What is the average age of a college freshman? I do not know , but I bet it is around 18 or 19 . Do you think those extra years to grow and mature are not valuabIe? I love the kid’s attitude and have heard that he has matured greatly. He has also become much bigger and stronger. Please, please quit all of the negative criticism. Give the team and this young man your support!!
gregg
July 15th, 2011
9:08 am
You have to remember that this kid was 17 years old playing running back…i personally think that you will see a beast at TB…6-2 243 lbs…he will have that LB mentality and get after your A–GO DAWGS
Richt's Butt Cutt
July 15th, 2011
9:09 am
Mr. W. Dick Eater (WDE)… Time will tell……
Richt's Butt Cutt
July 15th, 2011
9:11 am
Richt will be gone after this season anyway gentlemen..
Richt's Butt Cutt
July 15th, 2011
9:13 am
DawginLex – He may start, yes? Say its 50/50 maybe less. Great athlete, even better kid, just NOT an SEC running back, plain and simple. Would LOVE to eat my words but just dont see this being a good move.. As I said to Mr. Dick Eater, time will tell…
WDE
July 15th, 2011
9:17 am
@Richt’s Butt Cutt didn’t see anyone who thought this was a great idea..its a needed move, and action predicated on circumstance..it’s something adults understand so I won’t waste my time explaining it to you..now go sit in the corner and sulk.
Douglas Dawg
July 15th, 2011
9:21 am
You gotta like this kid. Good Luck RS
PaleRider
July 15th, 2011
9:22 am
Good man and good Dawg.
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
9:25 am
I don’t agree with the move either because I thought Samuel could be a great LB but the bottom line is protect the QB because Murray is the best player on this team
Carz
July 15th, 2011
9:31 am
Given time he would have been a heck of an LB with a shot at playing in the NFL. This is a big sacrifice he is making.
WDE
July 15th, 2011
9:34 am
DawginLex agree with you I think this is a move for two reasons Boise and USCe. Boise has a smaller DL than our OL but were one of the top sack producing DL’s in the country. They are mobile and hostile I think we can pound them down as the game goes on and having two backs over 230 in the backfield should really help the OL do that and as you said we have to protect Murray. USCe has a good all around defense if our two backs can establish the run at all that will let Murray have a chance with the passing game. This is a stop gap measure for certain and for sure but if it helps us win those two critical first games…
TallaDawg
July 15th, 2011
9:35 am
I really wish Samuel success, not just for the Dawgs, but to reward a true team player and a DGD.
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
9:40 am
Back in the day, 2 way players were the norm. Now this kid could move back to linebacker if we have injuries there.
I hope it works out for him because lord knows we all want it to and richt really needs it to.
BMDPD
July 15th, 2011
9:41 am
I love the team mentality, but I hope he didn’t spoil his shot at the NFL.
LogicalUS
July 15th, 2011
9:41 am
“must feel good about the Jarvis Jones situation”
Good lord, UGA fans are the delusional. The same homer fans were saying the EXACT same thing two months ago when Ealey left. Good riddance, the coaches must really feel awesome about King and the messiah Crowell.
Except here we are two weeks before fall practice and a rejected RB who was shunted off to LB is moved back to RB??
And UGA fans never miss a beat…the terrorizing LB whom all other SEC teams were afraid of meeting is now the next Hershel Walker. And now it isn’t the SEC RBs who are going to be afraid of running the ball, it is the SEC DL\LBs who are going to be cowering at blitzing because they might run into this terrorizing third string UGA player that never seems to actually make it on the field.
Just hope none of these delusional UGA fans end up screaming at this poor kid when he whiffs those blocks.
Whiskey Breath
July 15th, 2011
9:46 am
Why did you move him in the first place Mark? Wasn’t that basically saying he was not good enough to play TB? Cover your backside Richt, who cares about the player! I can hear the conversation now, ” listen Richard, you couldn’t cut it last time, but man you have gotten better so now you can back up our new freshman sensation!
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
9:48 am
Logical, you really need to read all of the comments before making your idiotic generalizations.
Did I say he was the 2nd coming of Herschel?
Did I even agree with the move?
Just read and comprehend what you read.
I know you are guzzling your hateraide and it has this life long effect on your brain, but try and control it a little bit.
It makes you appear really really stupid.
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
9:49 am
and Whiskey is so dam smart, he knows about private conversations between Richt and Samuel
Man I wish I was that smart
BMDPD
July 15th, 2011
9:49 am
Lex, that is because he is really really stupid.
gdawginkalamazoo
July 15th, 2011
9:50 am
Talent is talent folks. This kid is very good at LB and RB. Damn good dog to do what the team needs. Kids like this are successful.
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
9:53 am
We ought to all be glad we are reading about a kid on the UGA football team who is willing to put the team ahead of himself.
We are also not reading about things like:
Being on probation(Tech,UNC,OSU)
Covering up an ineligible player from the NCAA(Tech)
Our AD being caught driving drunk with a woman who is not his wife holding her panties(June 2010)
2 players being arrested for DUI(July 2010)
so we do have that going for us
Big Dirty Dawg
July 15th, 2011
9:53 am
How come we never hear of other programs moving players around as much as UGA? if none of you true dawg fans see a discrepancy here…then you’re blind. UGA seems to do this often. Bean, Tripp, Figgins, now Samuel. Regardless, i’ll support our team…but no very enlightened by this changed! Thanks Samuel..for being a DGD!
Cuz
July 15th, 2011
9:58 am
I think he is a great kid with a great attitude. I do not think he can be a great Running Back. If that was so, he would have never switched to LB or lost his starting job.
I wish him the best but I fear for the worst.
BD
July 15th, 2011
10:00 am
Samuel made a mistake not going to GT. He would already be starting at LB and be getting a better education.
Born2Bark
July 15th, 2011
10:02 am
Great team attitude Richard! I feel a lot better about the situation at RB now. He is bigger now at 243 and hasn’t lost a step according to coaches. That should make him even harder to bring down and adds a bonus to pass protection. The “I” formation should be nasty with him and Figgins in front of him at 260. People need to get off his case and get behind him! The kid has only been given a 150 touches in his career, at most schools feature backs get 200 plus a season. Happy about the move! Ealey, King, and Thomas have all fumbled a ton, so quit hating on this kid for having a few drops and going down after initial contact. You can win games if 4.6 yds at time. GO DAWGS!!!
Bored Dawg
July 15th, 2011
10:04 am
I wish RS the best of luck, but what does this now do for our ILB depth? What happens if Ogletree gets hurt?
rodney
July 15th, 2011
10:05 am
Richard Samuel TB – 6′2″ 240lbs + Bruce Figgins FB 6′4″ 270lbs. Uh huh. I think I’m ok w/ this scenario.DAWGS!
Jimmy Crack
July 15th, 2011
10:09 am
BD, yea and he would also have to date women that look like teenaged boys.
It will be like having another tight end in the game to block for Aaron, plus he is a punishing runner. Sic ‘em Richard, WOOF!
gbal
July 15th, 2011
10:09 am
“Bad Move” …. “Terrible”…. “Stupid Decission” ….. ” Richt is an idiot doing this”… “Quit jerking this guy around”
You folks saying this are either not UGA fans or dont know squat about football at this level.
Do you think CMR and BoBo really wanted to move RS back to running back? …. NO
Was there a choice here? What do you want; to go out and pick up another right quick off the street? – NO
Do you expect CMR to go into a season with 2 Freshmen and C. Thomas as your only players at RB? … NO
Unfortunante about CK and WE, but given the situation MR and company had to evaluate the talent pieces they have any put them in the best position for the team. Fortunantly RS is a team guy and has evidently had a great attitude about the switch.
I think it is the best move the team could make and absolutely necessary given the situation. He might not turn out to be a star back but he also may suprise us. He obviously has talent.
At that weight and speed he could really turn out to be a power back that we need and a new twist for our game that we haven’t had. He is older, and likely wiser now and seems to have a great attitude.
Time will tell, but it is not like there were any choices here folks.
Thanks Richard. Good luck and make the best of this opportunity. I am pulling for you all the way!!!!
gbal
July 15th, 2011
10:18 am
dirty dawg – These kids are atheletes. They are worked into a position in HS that is a fit for the team. At the next level this talent may be better utilized in another position. Nothing wrong with that.
A guy with tight end skills at FB? I like it! Has blocking skills which is how we and most teams primarily use the FB. Size is a plus against the big OL. Has ability to catch the ball out of backfield on occasion and has carried the ball. I think this was a GREAT idea moving a TE experience to the backfield. Take some pressure off the RB too on blocking assignments which has always been an issue with MR. Let the runner focus on running and the FB on blocking.
Trojan
July 15th, 2011
10:20 am
CMR should start him every game as a reward. A more physical running game would shorten the game and help the defense. Running games win. Mike Bobo are you listening? Clock management wins, Bobo are you listening? Start Samuel and then relieve him with the freshman.
j
July 15th, 2011
10:21 am
y’all a bunch of stinking mutts. can’t wait to see another year full of losses.
Dirty Dawg
July 15th, 2011
10:27 am
Hey, guy who’s calling hizelf BigDirtyDawg…what’s that all about? Get yoself another moniker, this one’s been taken for years…besides, ain’t no way you’re bigger than the original DDawg.
It is what it is
July 15th, 2011
10:34 am
Let’s hope he has learned how to not fumble. It cost him the job the first time and cost UGA field position and points.
Big Dawg
July 15th, 2011
10:37 am
I HOPE Coach Richt reads this: this is a terrible idea you are not only hurting this young man’s chances for going to the next level but also hurting your TEAM’s chances. Get this Coach Richt— if you go through with this—- You WON”T BE the Coach at the University of Georgia after this season—- As much talent and potential as this young man has at linebacker which is his natural position— He does not have it at running back, that was proven over and over again when you made him the starter in 2009. He mostly tripped over his own feet, went down on first contact which in most cases amounted to the defense putting a hand and in some cases fingers on him and he fumbled and routinely missed blocking assignments. He made one decent run the entire time.
And to all of you Fellow Dawgs who think it is a good idea— while applaud Richard Samuel for being a dam good dog and agreeing to this. I respectfully disagree with you and YOU need to take those Rose colored glasses off and realize how big of a mistake this move really is. Coach Richt is making a very grave mistake and once again is not only hurting this young man’s future but his own team’s chances as well. Richard Samuel has the potential to be a great player at linebacker. As great a potential at linebacker his potential at running back we already know and in my humble opinion which is backed up by watching him at running back previously is a complete waste of talent and time and will not help the situation at running back but further hurt the team’s chances. A better idea would be to go out and use one of remaining scholarships that wasn’t used for this class and get a Juco Running Back.
Anyways I hope and pray that I am wrong and I have to eat my own words.
Go Dawgs
Jordan
July 15th, 2011
10:38 am
http://isportsweb.com/2011/07/15/richard-samuel-moves-back-to-rb/
TossSweep
July 15th, 2011
10:40 am
With Bruce Figgins at 6′4 275 clearing the path for Richard Samuel at 6′2 240, I really don’t see a problem with this scenario, do you? Plus you have someone who can block to protect the Murray.
WDE
July 15th, 2011
10:41 am
@Big Dawg I respectfully disagree with you..this is a necessary move. And Samuel is a DGD.
JayPo
July 15th, 2011
10:42 am
that’s a whole lotta beef in the backfield. those little scrawny Boise defensive guys will wear down pretty fast with over 500 pounds of tailback/fullback pounding them.
RedandBlackDAWG
July 15th, 2011
10:44 am
Chi Town and richt’s butt cutt,
You are the defintion of the explanation below.
If you don’t know what the term means, “troll” refers to an online personality that uses his/her anonymity to “bait” users or turn valid discussions into full-blown arguments.
You two have got to be related.
RabidDawgFan
July 15th, 2011
10:45 am
Boise will lose
chattadawg
July 15th, 2011
10:45 am
King’s failure to qualify should not have been a total surprise. Ealey’s motivations (or lack thereof) should have also been clear. Like with Tripp, the staff is again reacting instead of being proactive. Not to mention that it has been pretty obvious, even to us arm-chair quarterbacks, that neither Ealey nor King were SEC-talent and to have expected them to suddenly produce would be kool-aid guzzling at its finest.
Lucky for CMR, both Tripp and Samuel are DGDs.
Summit Dawg
July 15th, 2011
10:45 am
I think you could take all the top players in the SEC and place them under Richt and Bobo’s
offensive scheme, and they wouldn’t be outstanding!! Just sayin”!!!!!!!!
Viking87
July 15th, 2011
10:47 am
Although I can see why this move is made, I really would have liked to see this kid at LB. Never saw him in HS but have heard he was an absolute beast. I guess it makes sense for him to move back to RB and have an opportunity to get more playing time. I just hope if Crowell and Malcolme show they can handle the job (Thomas is too small to be anything other than a change of pace back), will he get buried on the RB depth chart or go back to LB?
Big Earl
July 15th, 2011
10:49 am
This is a GREAT move. Samuel was 17 – 18 years old when he was in the backfield before. For Richt to START a true freshman, he not only must not only have seen a potentially special running back, he must have also been extremely intelligent to be able to grasp the pass blocking schemes. Trust me, he will be a huge asset in our backfield.
IMHO, the mistake was made when he was transferred to LB. At the time, both King and Ealey were coming off their best game of their careers against Tech, and if I remember correctly, Samuel requested the move to help a depleted group at LB. He was recruited as a 5 star LB/RB. As time progressed, Jarvis transferred in at LB and Ogletree changed positions to LB. I believe Samuel could have stayed in the backfield and as he matured, he would have given both King and Ealey all the competition they wanted.
He knows the pass blocking shemes, he’s now a 20+ year old junior who is a MAN @ 6′2″ 243lbs., he runs a 4.4 40, AND HE WILL MAKE A HUGE POSITIVE DIFFERENCE. Just a great move…a GREAT move by Samuel and the coaches!
One more thing, to all my fellow UGA fans, please just ignore the comments from the haters and they will go away. They are jerk fans of other schools that have nothing better to do with their time than get on a UGA blog and try to rile us up. Just like a child throwing a temper tantrum, if you igore them they will stop and go away. The only way they will keep commenting is if you take their bait and respond.
GO DAWGS!!!!
Browndog
July 15th, 2011
10:57 am
Pass protection for Murray.
seabass
July 15th, 2011
10:58 am
Richard will do good at running back until Crowell gets his feet under him and learns the system. At least he already knows his assignments. But I was eager to see what he could do at linebacker. He was a 5 star linebacker out of high school, not at running back.
FLA DAWG
July 15th, 2011
11:03 am
This is a great move.
Samuel now has maturity and is bigger and tougher than ever.
He’ll pass that toughness and confidence along to Crowell.
In return Crowell will teach Samuel how to make some cuts.
If the O Line can actually block this season we may have an offense that can move the ball on the ground.
Oh I forgot………………Bobo is still calling plays.
Krap!
shankit
July 15th, 2011
11:07 am
Paul Fienbaum call in – Rated top ten teams last ten years in SEC with wins and losses.
Alabama nor Auburn were in top five. Georgia was fourth behind Florida, LSU and Tennesse.
One bad year does not a career make.
Big Earl
July 15th, 2011
11:07 am
Check out our “Heavy” goaline package:
LT Cordy Glenn 6’5”, 348 lbs.
LG Chris Burnette 6’2”, 313 lbs.
C Ben Jones 6’3”, 316 lbs.
RT Justin Anderson 6’5”, 342 lbs.
RG Kenarious Gates 6’5”, 328 lbs.
TE Arthur Lynch 6’5”, 272 lbs.
TE Orson Charles 6’3”, 241 lbs.
TE Aron White 6’4”, 239 lbs.
FB Bruce Figgins 6’4”, 272 lbs.
TB Richard Samuel 6’2”, 243 lbs.
QB Aaron Murray 6’1”, 211 lbs.
Pretty “beefy” don’t you think?
WDE
July 15th, 2011
11:07 am
@Summit the troll Dawg and yet there are 9 players on the list that DO play for CMR..
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
11:21 am
I agree with people on here that Samuel is a team player
But this kid is no running back as shown in the past
Richt and Booboo are selfish, they put themselves in the situation they are in and now they want another player to ruin his draft stock chances by making him move to a position that is not suited to his talent
We have Malcolm and we have Crowell if they cant do it I can tell you Samuel will not as proven in the past. He’s better off honing his skills at linebacker and not trying to save two coaches jobs
I rather see Brandon Smith play scat back on several plays than this stupidity
Wake up kool-aid drinkers
anotherdawg
July 15th, 2011
11:27 am
For those who critcize this move, you are failing to realize that sometimes you have to do whatever it takes to try to field the best team possible. Naturally, in a perfect world, it would have been nice to not have the issues we’ve had with running back, offensive line, etc. But, for those who want to throw their hands up in the air and fire all the coaches everytime something goes wrong, you’re not being realistic. Things just don’t always go right. Injuries happen, and out of 80 kids, not all are going to behave; not all are going to be Rhode scholars.
Big Dawg
July 15th, 2011
11:49 am
First off he was not a 5 star running back he was a 5 star Middle linebacker and projected as a starter right out of high school. People seem to forget that to get him to come to UGA Coach Richt, Garner whoever promised him a shot at playing running back. He was given more than an opportunity to show/prove he had the ability to play running back. It was a miserable failure. His true average was closer to 2.7 yards per carry which got bigger on 3 runs of over 40 yards. Yes he has homerun speed but as was clearly shown he lacks vision, he tripped over his own feet a lot, went down on nominal contact a lot, fumbled a lot and missed blocks.
Anyway as I have said before I hope and pray I am wrong and that I have to eat my own words because in saying that it would mean we have a great season.
Go Dawgs
BOB
July 15th, 2011
11:52 am
Whats the latest on Jarvis Jones?
Fair and Balanced
July 15th, 2011
11:58 am
In a year tha Richt has to bring it – really struggling with personnel! Lots of uncertainty here after another banner year of recruiting. If GA does well ( 9 – 3 or better ) credit coaching.
RJ Voorhees
July 15th, 2011
12:06 pm
@BOB, The investigation is still ongoing.
anotherdawg
July 15th, 2011
12:07 pm
The part I don’t understand is why hasn’t he been able to get on the field as a linebacker. Was he hurt, was he having trouble picking up the assignments, or were we just so deep that his lack of experience held him back. I have to agree that he did not have the cutting ability that you want, but he does have tremendous speed, and with the extra weight, maybe more power. Like I said earlier, some times you are forced to go a different route. Maybe, between Crowell, Malcome, Samuel, and others we’ll have enough depth that we can mix it up, to get by. We really don’t have that many options. It’s not like they are gonna let us trade for another back, or bring back Herschel. Either way, you have to feel good about a kid who wants to do anything to help his team.
Tobias Funke
July 15th, 2011
12:18 pm
80% of the people on here are posing as Dawg fans. NOW THAT IS PATHETIC.
Tobias Funke
July 15th, 2011
12:21 pm
he was redshirted last year to get stronger and learn a new position. He wouldn’t have played LB last year with the people in front of him.
Bob
July 15th, 2011
12:23 pm
While I applaud Mr. Samuel for an outstanding and unselfish attitude, I’m wondering if this move was made because he wasn’t developing into an SEC calibre LB. Also, I’m wondering why we didn’t move Justin S-W into an RB position…he is lightning fast, perfect size, and is a threat to “go all the way” whenever he touches the ball. And, he probably commands the attention of two DBs all the time. Hmmmmm, sounds very similar to Percy Harvin.
savannahdawg
July 15th, 2011
12:46 pm
Some of you whiners on here are pathetic! If the dawgs went 14-0 and won every game 100 to nothing, you would find something to bitch about!!! It can’t even be called constructive, because there is nothing constructive about what you are saying. You are true idiots and you know who you are. You are not capable of complaining in an intelligent manner. It’s nothing but bitching just to bitch. Enough babies………….shut up already and let the adults discuss.
Dawg Tired
July 15th, 2011
12:49 pm
Look at the picture! What do you see? Do you see what I see? If so, you know why he showed terrible balance when he played RB previously. You will also understand why such a big back (weight wise) always seemed to go down on first contact. I want to be so wrong on this, but….
Bali
July 15th, 2011
1:02 pm
Ok Dawg Tired…..I’ll bite….what do you see in that one picture that tells you everything you need to know about any running back?
AVikingFan
July 15th, 2011
1:20 pm
Coach Richt will win his 100th game this year in a period of time much less than it took Vince Dooley or Wally Butts to win that many. Fans thought those coaches were Football Gods. Give the man a break and recognize him for what he is. A better than average coach. And look for Georgia to win 10 games this year!
Now I’ll get back to the high school blogs where I spend most of my time. Go Dawgs and Vikings!
Dawg Tired
July 15th, 2011
1:25 pm
Bali – Look at those legs, especially the calves and ankles.
Hotdawg
July 15th, 2011
1:31 pm
For those who say Samuel was not very good at running back remember they were keying on him evey time because QB Joe Cox couldn’t throw or run!
Dawg Tired
July 15th, 2011
1:33 pm
That made two guys in the backfield who couldn’t run.
Dawg Tired
July 15th, 2011
1:34 pm
Maybe Joe Cox couldn’t run because the RB couldn’t run. Who knows?
Dawg Tired
July 15th, 2011
1:39 pm
AViking. You are comparing apples to oranges. Dooley came in when the program was way down. They played 10 games a year instead of 12. No conference championship game either. 11 games was the maximum number of games you could play in a year compared to up to 14 now. Plus CMR, whom I actually like, came in when the talent level was very good. In fact, his best years were when Donnan’s recruits were playing the key roles. I agree CMR is a better than average coach.
Big Earl
July 15th, 2011
2:41 pm
@Hotdawg…great point! I had not considered that.
D BAG TROLLS!
July 15th, 2011
2:47 pm
Funny how the ones who think this is a bad move are Yech fans that know more about our programs than they do about Yechs. Love It!
This a no-brainer move and you all know it. UGA will have 1500 yards rushing this season and 15 Rush TD’s. This kid will be a beast at this position.
See you at the Dome in DEC! GATA!!!!!
ckgator
July 15th, 2011
2:49 pm
Hey – another FHOTW! (Future Herschell of the Week). At this rate of attrition you guys should have the East locked up in the first few weeks of the season.
But not so much…
D BAG TROLLS!
July 15th, 2011
2:50 pm
DAWG TIRED: How many handles do you have kid? It is so odvious that you are the same poster child each day. Need to change the way you post or something……..
bob
July 15th, 2011
3:01 pm
Dawgs need someone to block for Murray on 3rd down. He is in his 4th year in the program and will be able to show the young backs a lot of things.
ckgator
July 15th, 2011
3:10 pm
Murray will show the young backs how to take a hit. He will recieve many.
funny...
July 15th, 2011
3:16 pm
Just became my favorite player.
WDE
July 15th, 2011
3:23 pm
@ckgator seems to me Samuel has a lot more experience at RB, than say your HC has as a HC…I’ll tell you what I’ll wait and see how ol’Mushy does this year and you wait and see how Samuel does and we can compare at season’s end.
LogicalUS
July 15th, 2011
4:32 pm
“Check out our “Heavy” goaline package”
You have to get near the endzone first to run a goal line package.
Appears that the “rumors” about Crowell showing up out of shape, puking and unable to finish summer workouts were more accurate than thought.
SEC1
July 15th, 2011
5:00 pm
I’m not particularly excited about this move since we have seen him at RB before. He has speed but not vision or elusiveness. He does not break many tackles and he seems to run “scared” at times.
People talk about the 80-yard run versus Arky. I saw the play. The hole was huge and it basically entailed a straight line sprint to the endzone.
It clearly shows that we are in need of help. I just hate to see his talent misappropriated.
To RS – I hope you prove me wrong. You deserve to be successful!!
GO DAWGS!
FLA DAWG
July 15th, 2011
5:47 pm
Logical,
You’ve obviously never gone through summer practice.
This kid is just out of High School and he is in The SEC now.
Richt is fighting for his life – and that means his coaches are doing the same.
I doubt Crowell is the only one blowing beets in this heat.
He’s got alot to learn and to teach. If the O line can open some holes Crowell and Sam will blow thru ‘em.
Oh wait a minute……………..Bobo is still the OC……..Krap…………Forget it!
FLA DAWG
July 15th, 2011
5:49 pm
Here AltaDawg,
C’mon boy………..show up and comment on what you said Richt would never do because it doesn’t make sense…………….c’mon boy………………….
RedandBlackDAWG
July 16th, 2011
8:31 am
The Defensive Coordinator has his say about it. I think he would have rather the young man stayed on defense, but he knows it is a good move for the team.
http://redandblack.com/2011/07/15/grantham-looking-to-make-offensive-opponents-one-dimensional/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheRedAndBlack+%28The+Red+and+Black%29
azdawg
July 16th, 2011
12:02 pm
Switching him back and forth doesn’t do his future career any good. He’s not a typical 2 way player. Hopefully he’s more mature than he was as a frosh. Like many have said as a RB he didn’t have any moves except forward. Seemed to trip over his own feet or the grass and went down w/o much of a hit. He fumbled too many times as well. Yet, hope he does well.
Dawg Tired
July 16th, 2011
3:23 pm
First – I’m way past being “a kid;’
Second – I only have one handle;
Third – I’m a former UGA season ticket holder who now lives out of state;
Fourth – I’m not a Tech fan.
Fifth – I will always live and die with UGA football’s fortunes (or misfortunes).
Sixth – I call it like I see it.
Any other questions?