Q&A: Richard Samuel says UGA career ‘full of opportunities’ (UPDATED)
Q&A WITH TAILBACK RICHARD SAMUEL
Richard Samuel walked into an interview with reporters Friday morning wearing dark blue slacks, a light blue dress shirt and tie. No, he wasn’t looking to impress a bunch of sportwriters as a resurrected tailback. He’s actually working this summer as an intern in UGA’s compliance office. And, no, he said he has “no idea” what’s going happen regarding Jarvis Jones’ eligibility. As for his recent move to tailback from linebacker, Samuel seemed very positive and upbeat about the situation. While he knows the position isn’t going to be handed to him, he did seem confident about his chances of becoming the starter before the Bulldogs’ season opener against Boise State on Sept. 3. Following is the exchange of questions and answers between Samuel and reporters covering the UGA beat:
Samuel
Q: So what’s this week been like for you?
A: “It’s been a little confusing. I had some tough decisions to make.”
Q: Ultimately was the decision left up to you or were you told ‘this is what we need you to do?’
A: “It was more like the option or the opportunity was brought up. It was like, ‘Richard, think about this.’ We went through the scenarios of the offense and the defense and the possibility of playing. So it was like, ‘think about this and let us know what you want to do. Nobody is going to make you make a decision. It’s all up to what you want to do.’ It was totally left up to me.”
Q: Were you called up to Mark Richt’s office?
A: “Yes, it was Coach Richt. I had a feeling something was coming. You know, you hear little rumors and talk about it. It came up only after Caleb’s situation.”
Q: So you knew what was coming?
A: “I had a feeling after hearing that [Caleb King] was completely done. If you look at the history, there’s no other backs besides Carlton [Thomas] that had playing time. So something was going to have to be done.”
Q: Do you think it will be difficult to make the transition back to tailback after working so diligently to learn defense the last year or so?
A: “I still remember most of it. Yesterday was my first day in pass skel and I still remembered most of the plays and most of the blocking schemes. Everything is mostly the same.”
Q: Were you guaranteed playing time?
A: “It’s a complete competition. Like Coach said, I can’t come over and they just hand me to position. It’s straight competition. The best man’s going to play.”
Q: What tipped the scale on your decision to move back to offense?
A: “What tipped the scale was thinking I have two years left and also looking at where I am on the depth chart, my abilities and the guys that are ahead of me at linebacker on defense. And then considering the whole running back situation and the fact that there are no veteran besides Carlton playing running back. I was thinking about how can I be on the field with the most quickness, or how can I get playing time. I was thinking about that and weighing through the options. I was thinking about staying on defense and possibly rotating depending on what kind of rotation they’re going to do or go to offense where I’ve been and I’ve played and have a history playing.”
Q: How much do you weigh right now?
A: “About 238.”
Q: Do you need to lose weight?
A: “I’m OK with the weight. I just have to get back into the running back scheme, cuts and the stuff a running back should be able to do.”
Q: Did you feel like you were progressing as a linebacker?
A: “I was starting to get comfortable with it and learning the defense. I was getting used to the pass coverage. I was getting comfort with the reps I was getting. I was getting more used to it.”
Q: This is your third position change after having to decide to play running back or linebacker coming out of high school. How would you describe your UGA career to this point?
A: “I would describe my career as a career full of opportunities. I didn’t redshirt my freshman year, started my sophomore year, things weren’t going so well, decided to follow another avenue at linebacker and then redshirted last year. And then here’s another opportunity to go back to play running back and be able to do something and make changes and learn from the time I was playing running back. So it’s just another opportunity.”
Q: Has it been a frustrating process?
A: “The knee thing was the most frustrating part. The transition wasn’t that frustrating. I was able to get used to it and play some on the scout team. But the whole knee thing kept me from being on the field period.”
Q: How’s the knee now?
A: “It feels 100 percent now.”
Q: So any chance you go back to linebacker after one season?
A: “This is a two-year commitment. I’m going to end my career playing running back.”
Q: What makes you feel you’ll perform better at tailback this time?
A: “I feel like I’m more mature. I know how to look at a situation and analyze things abetter and make better decisions. Back when I was 17, I was just doing what the coaches said instead of looking outside the box to make sure I get the job done.”
Q: What do you need to improve on?
A: “I have to say play with more instincts and stop thinking so much. Not thinking so much about whether I’m on the right track or hitting the right hole or doing things so much by the book.”
Q: So now that the position change is a done deal, how do you feel?
A: “I’m more excited about it. Like I said, I’m back to something I have a history with and I kind of know. I have a good feeling about it. I’m not as stressed to learn a whole new playbook. So I’m more excited about it. I’m just excited, I don’t know how to explain it.”
Q: What did you weigh when you last played tailback?
A: “I was like 225.”
Q: Are you going to have to lose weight to play running back?
A: “No, as long as my speed and ability hasn’t decreased, Coach doesn’t care what my weight is.”
Q: What was the most you weighed after you moved to defense?
A: “The most I was was like 241 or 242. I feel like I could play at that weight. The only thing I I’m going to have to transition is getting my feet back to doing things a certain way and getting back to a running back mentality.”
Q: So what’s with the dress shirt and tie?
A: “I’m working in the compliance office.”
Q: What has that experience been like?
A: “It’s a big learning experience. There’s a lot that we take for granted. We don’t know how much planning and preparation goes into the whole traveling and making sure everybody follows the rules of preparation. There’s a lot behind the scenes that I’m learning about it.”
Q: You’re now the senior-most tailback on the roster. Do you feel like you need take on a leadership role with all the young guys back there?
A: “I feel like being the one there with the most experience is really going to help them and show them how things are done. I’ll show them that you may have the opportunity to slack but you have to take it serious. You can’t slack off on the field or in the classroom. So being there hopefully I can be some kind of role model. Hopefully, they’ll see, ‘OK, Richard does it this way. He works hard; he studies hard and it shows on the field and in his academics.’ Hopefully, I’ll be like a guide or someone they can look to instead of doing it on their own and making wrong decisions sometimes.”
Q: Is it still hard to believe you’re in this situation considering Washaun Ealey and Caleb King were here in the spring?
A: “Yeah, I feel like the whole thing, how it happened, is crazy. They were there; they were the main ones playing. So I said, ‘OK, running backs seem solidified.’ Now that they’re gone I feel like I can help the team and this will help benefit the team. It was the best decision for the team.”
Q: Has it been frustrating to always seem to be in catch-up mode at a position?
A: “Yes, I feel like it has. Some guys come in and play one position the whole time while they’re here. I’m transitioning and having to learn some things from scratch and having to pick up on some things that some others are already two or three years used to doing. It’s tough to feel like I have to put in extra work to learn what to do and also put more work in on the field to show I’m the person to get the job done.”
Q: How many position coaches have you played for now?
A: Let’s see: Ball, McClendon, Coach Grantham, Coach Olivadotti, Coach Belin. Five I think.”
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241 comments Add your comment
Tim Riggins
July 15th, 2011
11:17 am
Chip, what’s the latest on Jarvis Jones and the AAU story?
sonny
July 15th, 2011
11:25 am
could it be
sonny
July 15th, 2011
11:27 am
oh well, i like this kid and i believe he can be a running back that can carry players over the goal line from 5 yards out. we need that king of strength and he is also fast.
11Dawg
July 15th, 2011
11:27 am
Why can’t he just do both?
BullDawg Rick
July 15th, 2011
11:27 am
RS is a DGD IMO – Looking out for the good of the TEAM! Something the preceding 2 RB’s did not/would not do! Hate that he’s having to change positions once again due to the depth – or lack thereof..
Best to you Richard!! Go Dawgs!
RxDawg
July 15th, 2011
11:27 am
Well, I gota say I kinda feel better after reading this. I understand where the coaches are coming from. I guess they couldn’t predict losing both Ealy and Caleb.
Chip, I know you said it was a rough draft but I’m not sure if you intended to leave out your Q’s from your Q&A. It’s kind of confusing to read lol. But thanks for the quick post.
athdawg
July 15th, 2011
11:30 am
Wow, Chip you type like I do when you’re in a hurry.
I’m sure there will be many Dawg fans arguing both sides of this decision. The main part is this…..The Coaches let him make the decision. Good luck Richard. Play hard, run fast, Sic ‘em!
RxDawg
July 15th, 2011
11:31 am
“Why can’t he just do both?”
Jack of all trades, master of none
athdawg
July 15th, 2011
11:31 am
Enter your comments here
Hammer time
July 15th, 2011
11:37 am
Can wait to see him run over people. Kinda like Michael Turner…
SNUDawg2008
July 15th, 2011
11:39 am
The offensive line will be the issue now. But with 6′5 260 FB Figgins & 6′2 238 Samuel, there’s got to be a hole somewhere or they’ll make one! Very powerful guys. I’m only worried about fumbles and Samuel staying healthy… Go Dawgs! Samuel is a player to emulated.
just a little sense
July 15th, 2011
11:42 am
i had mixed feelings about this situation at first. I just hated that R. Sammuel was even presented with that proposal. I genuinely want to see all these guys have fine carears and move on to the nfl so they can finally be rewarded for all the hard work we all demand of them. I just think to myself–was R. Sammuel not in a better situation to maximize his abilities at the LB position. And i just ask are we putting this young man’s professional career in jeopardy because CMR can’t keep his ship in order? If R. Sammuel doesn’t capitalize–financially–from this move in the future, then CMR himself owes him a great debt of gratitude–to the tune of 250K.
For some reason i just cant help but think about the K.Tripp situation and how they handled a supremely gifted athlete’s talents. He should have playing OT from day one and been drafted–Point Blank. Instead, well, he was relegated to a backup DT role. seems like de’javu to me?
sogadog
July 15th, 2011
11:42 am
It will be interesting to see what kind of tailback Samuel makes after having spent a year with Coach Tereshinski as his strength and conditioning coach.
Congratulations to CMR, he is undefeated against Ga. Tech!
Cam Newton’s father offers his son’s services for $180,000.00 and nothing happens. A Tech player receives $300 worth of t shirts and they lose their ACC Championship. Something is very wrong with this system.
Troll Power Ratings
July 15th, 2011
11:46 am
Look at the bright side of things at the moment. Georgia has a bell-weather year dead ahead. It can go either way. BUT, one can certainly make as much a case for the immediately positive outcome as for a negative outcome. Beyond this year things will be better, one way or the other. If this is Georgia’s experience with “turmoil” I’ll take it. We have neighbors in several directions in much worse shape.
Joey
July 15th, 2011
11:49 am
Even if Samuel is no better at running the ball than he was before, surely the LB (hitting) mentality and size (238) he should be a hell of a blocker. And, I’d rather see him toting the ball on 3rd and 1 than that little feller (Thomas).
Maybe Samuel will keep his head up this time around, so he will know when to bounce it outside, or cut back. Before, if the hole wasn’t there, he just ran into the back of his OLs.
But, to be fair, he was only 17 back then.
CATlanta
July 15th, 2011
11:50 am
Not a Dawg fan, but I do admire this kid’s team first mentality. I hope his transition back to RB goes well and he can get back in the mix and contribute.
Natureboy809
July 15th, 2011
11:52 am
@ sogadog- GT vacated the 2009 wins; not the 2008 ones.
ATL Sports Fan
July 15th, 2011
11:53 am
Just a little sense, your post MAKES NO SENSE AT ALL! Mark Richt owes Richard Samuel money because he owes him a debt of gratitude. How about the tune of a free 80K education. Heck from your thought, I should go after Steve Weber and Robert Sapp for moving me from the infield to the outfield and hurting my draft stock. NONSENSE!
ATL Sports Fan
July 15th, 2011
11:55 am
just a little sense how are you so sure Richard Samuel and Kiante Tripp will ever make it to the NFL? Here’s a little something for you. What do you do for a living? I’m sure its not coaching at the highest level of college football. Like I tell my wife. If I need a haircut, I go to a barber or stylist. If I need my teeth straitened, I’ll come to her.
ATL Sports Fan
July 15th, 2011
11:57 am
Enough with trying to compare the Tech situation with every other issue going on with the NCAA. The reason why Tech was punished as they were was because of them trying to MANIPULATE the system. If they were straight forward with the NCAA I don’t think it would have been so severe.
coachx
July 15th, 2011
11:59 am
Richard Samuels is one fine mature young man. The team needs leaders like you.
This guy is a Dawg for life. It would not be suprising to see him working in the athletic dept. one day.
John Galt
July 15th, 2011
12:00 pm
Coach Sapp brought me in when he didn’t have to- do I owe HIM money?
John Galt
July 15th, 2011
12:00 pm
PS- Richard is a big-time DGD. Seems like an amazing young man.
nobody
July 15th, 2011
12:04 pm
I think Joey and CATlanta have hit the nail squarely on the head…age, maturity, size, and knowing he can hit as hard as those trying to hit him will make a ton of difference….
truedawg
July 15th, 2011
12:07 pm
I love this kids attitude! DGD!!! He always was fast, and hard worker, maybe now he can learn to make cuts and wait for the playto form. If he does watch out. Richard is a winner. Short yardage with the size of that back field will be in the bank! Bulldog nation is proud of you. GATA GO DAWGS!!!
Dawg89
July 15th, 2011
12:14 pm
Richard Samuel is one tough mofo. Cheers to him! I look forward to watching him slice and dice through the Broncos.
Samuel = True Team Player. Other guys can look to him as a role model.
Douglas
July 15th, 2011
12:15 pm
To ATL Sports Fan: I have a BBA from UGA in MIS, was part of the Honor’s Program, graduated with honors, and now have two Master’s degrees: I agree with “just a little sense”: they are using Richard Samuel. The coaches have all the power: if he doesn’t do what they want, they will not let him ever play a down. I also agree with the idea about Tripp: they did keep moving him around and wasted his talent. The only reason they are moving Samuel back to RB is to fit their need — not Samuel’s need. The coaches look out for themselves not the player. Why don’t you go back and look at his tape from High School — maybe you will become enlightened — and less ignorant — and see that he was also a great LB in high school.
Mr. Dawg
July 15th, 2011
12:15 pm
It’s anybody’s guess how well Samuel would have done playing LB. What is certain is that he was second on the depth chart on defense and with the move to RB he is the only “every down” player at that postiion with any experience on the team. Based on what Samuel is saying he made the determination that he had a better opportunity to contribute to the team for the remainder of his career by making the switch back. I agreee with his decision. The Dawgs are in good shape at LB with or without him playing a back up role.
BMDPD
July 15th, 2011
12:17 pm
RS is a true athlete with heart. He will do fine.
dawgfan75
July 15th, 2011
12:24 pm
R.S.
Great to have you back on the O. Healthy, bigger, just as fast. Some DC’s are going to have some sleepless nights this season.
anotherdawg
July 15th, 2011
12:29 pm
Any time you have a player willing to do what’s best for the team, it’s a feel-good situation. I like the way it was handled also. It was not forced on him, and who knows? It may turn out to be a great move for him, as well as the team.
Tobias Funke
July 15th, 2011
12:29 pm
Holy Typo, Batman!
Dbalcer
July 15th, 2011
12:31 pm
He is the epitome of a team player and with his attitude I see success on the field for him.
Golden Dawg
July 15th, 2011
12:33 pm
The last DAWG that switched from Defense (DB) to Tailback: my homeboy #47 ROBERT EDWARDS from my hometown -Tennille GA ended up being a FIRST-ROUND NFL Pick. Right now I’m having flashbacks of Edwards running away from every VOL for almost 300 yards “on a fractured foot” in Knoxville AND running over every GATOR in sight for 4 TDs in Jacksonville. Whoa – Somebody fine those tapes for me. And Samuel is even bigger. He will do fine. Go Dawgs !!! I Can Not Wait. How many days ’til we crush BSU in THE DOME?
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
12:35 pm
@ Douglas
If he didnt agree the coaches would never let him play a down? Yeah this does seem to be the historical M.O. of this coaching staff. Benedict had free reign to transfer where ever he pleased, pretty hard ass coaching staff isnt it. Two Masters degree sure didnt give you much common sense did it.
Tobias Funke
July 15th, 2011
12:37 pm
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Right Douglas? Support your team for the entire season. Otherwise, you and your masters degrees can go root for another team. I love that a computer geek is criticizing the coaches. Have you ever laced up? I didn’t think so. Quit talking like you know ANYTHING about football.
Like it or not Richt is the coach this year. Like it or not, this is the team that will play this year. Either support the Dawgs or go somewhere else QUICKLY.
lazlodawg
July 15th, 2011
12:37 pm
Douglas – Everybody uses everybody. It’s how the world works. Also, no one cares about your education (MIS hahaha). You should spend less time insulting people who you disagree with and perhaps people would take you and your opinions more seriously.
K Conley
July 15th, 2011
12:43 pm
Richard obviously has alot of talent, but if he is only a borderline Pro on draft day, this is the exact attitude that will make certain NFL GMs spend their late pick on you. Richard epitomizes what it means to be a team guy. Thank you Richard and I’ll be cheering you on this fall.
Tobias Funke
July 15th, 2011
12:44 pm
Does anybody know of a blog where UGA fans can talk about football without all the trolls? There are soooooo many fake UGA fans on these blogs. I can’t take it anymore. Maybe the AJC should do something about it?
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
12:46 pm
ATL Sports Fan
Your classic Mark and Kathryn Richt kool-aid drinker
If Samuel was such a sure thing at running back then tell me why was he moved to LB you moron
Did you watch any of his runs no because your the fair weather DREAM TEAM KOOL AID DRINKER
What has been good to talk about in the last 4 yrs, please tell me
Go pull for Vandy they need more mediocrity loving fans like you, you red pants wearing whiskey breath old fart.
Tobias Funke
July 15th, 2011
12:47 pm
I have seen many people talking about RS draft status. Who cares?!!!! He has 2 full years to make an impression. Are we trying to get these guys drafted or are we trying to win games. Make up your mind fair weather fans.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
12:53 pm
Ive made up my mind,
and I know what Samuel has done at running back nothing, so why should we be delaying carries from Crowell and Malcolme, it doesnt make no sense
tide roll
July 15th, 2011
12:54 pm
Get that STUD on the edge and look out. ,Physical combination of size, speed and like Richt said, POWER. Lethal mismatch for cornerbacks.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
12:56 pm
Flat Tire is a idiot.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
12:59 pm
Stevan Ridley would be a nice guy for RS to immulate. Big brusing back with breakway speed.
frannie mae
July 15th, 2011
1:03 pm
UGA is in BIG BIG trouble…….
Hotdawg
July 15th, 2011
1:03 pm
This guy is big enough to play fullback also! If Crowell turns out to be the player we hope then have both of them in the backfield!
Bawbie
July 15th, 2011
1:07 pm
Fire Dave Perno!
munson
July 15th, 2011
1:07 pm
This could be the best thing for RS. He has always had the ability an now he has spent a full year on the defense side. So he understands what other defenses are doing such as blitzes. This may make him a first round running back only time will tell but you got to love the heart.
P T Barnum
July 15th, 2011
1:08 pm
nothin but a bunch clowns in Athens!
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
1:14 pm
Lowcountry Moron
Yea Im an idiot. Thats why everytime Samuel was touched, not hit he fell down
Yea big bruising running back, sure
kaydawg
July 15th, 2011
1:15 pm
Great kid, way to support your State and your Team. DO WHAT YOU CAN FOR THE SAKE OF BULLDAWG NATION. Way to step up Richard Samuel, way to step it up.
Bulldog65
July 15th, 2011
1:25 pm
I’m hoping for the best from Crowell, but there is no one I’ll cheer louder for than Richard Samuel. Great Bulldog.
Birrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd Man
July 15th, 2011
1:28 pm
Richard is a ‘team” player, and will be an awesome asset. I’m glad the head dogs listened to me last week. It’s good to know the coaches read these boards. LOL
UGA Insider
July 15th, 2011
1:31 pm
By my count we have 75 kids currently on football scholarship. At the current rate of attrition and injury, UGA could have as few as 65 scholarship football players against Boise. That pathetic number is and should be an embarrassment to all UGA Football Fans!!!!!! I don’t care how much heat CMR gets next February, he needs to sign at least 30 players.
By week 5 we are going to look like a Single A high school team coming out on the field. I have never been so down on the UGA Dawgs in my lifetime. No way should UGA only have 65 players with all the talent in this state. McGarity needs to realize we need a totally new staff that heads up recruiting. Please Dawg fans do not get your hopes up for 2011….. This is a total rebuilding project and it shouldn’t be……However, because of poor recruiting and a worse S & C program it is what it is…… This should be the year we win a MNC.
gomdawg
July 15th, 2011
1:37 pm
IF KING GOES PRO ,RICHARD SAMUEL WILL DAMN SHOW BE IN THE PROS.
UGAmutt
July 15th, 2011
1:38 pm
I just want to say that after nearly 8 yrs in the Marine Corps, if I had a fire team with Richard’s unselfish attitude, heart, and drive to aide his peers and support his leadership, then I would be one happy Sergeant…I don’t give a d@mn if he never touches the ball again for the rest of his career. There are a lot of self-centered bodies in Athens that could learn some very valuable lessons about life and football just from this exceptional young man’s maturity. (TEAM me). GATA and SIC ‘EM DAWGS!!!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
1:39 pm
The young man was 17 when he enrolled. I think you will be surprised at how much more physically and mentally prepared he will be this fall.
JB
July 15th, 2011
1:40 pm
Went back at watched a little bit of Samuel on youtube today. I for one am excited to see a 240 pound tailback following a 270 pound fullback into a hole. If I’m playing DB on the other team, I’m telling my LB’s to not let this guy get by them….Go Dawgs
Phillip
July 15th, 2011
1:42 pm
I worked with Richard back in highschool. Guy is a class act and a real mature person. I only wish the best for him.
JB
July 15th, 2011
1:46 pm
Samuel has been working on “hitting” other people the last 12 months. I say I hope that attitude carry’s over at TB…And by the way flat tire, tell us about the depth and experience at RB for the Gators this year. ( before he spews, they have NO ONE proven to be a RB running between the tackles in the SEC. They have a couple of light weights left over from the spread.
UGAmutt
July 15th, 2011
1:47 pm
Is it just me, or does it seem like with Rich, Bruce, and Isaiah complimenting Murray’s mobility that this backfeild might do well to look at some wishbone and fullhouse option plays??
UGAmutt
July 15th, 2011
1:49 pm
you put orson charles, aron white and jay rome in the mix with a three tightend set and that backfield with so many options that you can split to wide receiver as murray diagnoses the field pre-snap, and the defensive coordinators would have seisures.
Mr. Dawg
July 15th, 2011
1:51 pm
It always bothered me that Samuel moved from the tailback position. I tried to remain optimistic with Ealey and King. But Samuel’s combination of speed and size is so impressive and considering the fact that he was only 17 years old as a true freshman I felt he just needed time to develop. When King left the first thing I thought of was moving him back. In fact, I for one feel better about the position going into this season now than I did with those other two lazy knuckleheads.
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
1:52 pm
Surprised they announced it without having to. I figured it was just going to be the back-up plan if forced. As I have said, I never thought he was that bad as RB, just that he was more valuable as a LB. Appearantly his real value is being a true team player.
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
1:53 pm
I don’t know if this will work out well or not but I admire this kid.
He talks about setting an example for the younger running backs.
He even mentioned “Watch how Richard does it.” “I take care of my academics, study hard and work hard on the field.”
Would we ever hear Ealey or King say that?
THIS kid can be a mentor to Crowell.
Dawg Tired
July 15th, 2011
1:53 pm
Tim – Rest assured that the NCAA will not make any effort to resolve the Jarvis Jones matter with any real speed. They will intentionally drag their feet just like they did with AJ. The Alabama defensive tackle case shows how fast they can move when they want to do a team a favor, not to mention the Cam Newton reinstatement within 48 hours deal. In both those cases they acted swiftly and basically imposed no meaningful punishment. Cam missed no playing time and Darius missed two games against very poor teams that Bama was easily going to crush with or without him.
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
1:54 pm
Hmm, you were right FLA dawg, I do feel better with the depth there.
claytondawg
July 15th, 2011
1:54 pm
If…if….if….if….if… So many “ifs” on this team in 2011. However, Hotdawg hit it right. If Crowell can be close to the real deal, then it’s time to use both Crowell AND Samuel in the same backfield. We may see a pretty quick and strong combo here.
The next Hurshell Walka
July 15th, 2011
1:55 pm
Sure aint Samuel……..
Big Ten Champs Nebraska
July 15th, 2011
1:55 pm
Did they institute a litmus test for the RB position now? You must be able to read and write. First one that demonstrates that ability, gets the job.
Big Ten Champs Nebraska....Dawg
July 15th, 2011
1:57 pm
To better fit in, I’ve changed my name.
Spike 80DF
July 15th, 2011
1:57 pm
even with the off-season arrests in years past i can’t remember the last time i was so clueless about what to expect in that 1st game of the year. this team could be very good (10 wins) or very bad (another losing season) but at least we’ll beat tech again….
i’m starting to think 9-3 with the much improved D keeping us in games and field goal richt beating teams 13-10 type games. i’m calling losses to usce, ut, and uf.
Falcondawg
July 15th, 2011
1:57 pm
I’m happy with the move BUT does this mean they can already tell Cowell is not ready yet. If he is what we all hope for then depth chart not looking good for Richard, next year especially. So really looking at this in with a positive view, i can honestly say I HOPE we don’t need him on O, is so it just means our pride and joy IC isn’t what we all thought. I mean we already have Malcome as a bruiser. Just saying, if IC is a beast and can handle 80% carries then we just wasted some excellent speed depth at lb!!
Big Ten Champs Nebraska....Dawg
July 15th, 2011
2:00 pm
@ Spike…..
I predict very bad……Again
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
2:02 pm
another thing this does is creates good old fashioned competition
Ken “Boo” Malcome- “Don’t eliminate me just because richard is coming over.”
Jimmy Crack
July 15th, 2011
2:04 pm
I just know Crowell is thrilled that Richard is back on offense. Carlton, I’m thinking maybe not so much. Boo, definitely not, as there goes almost all of his playing time. But, in the end they will all pitch in to get it done this season. WOOF!
Compare with last year
July 15th, 2011
2:05 pm
UGA backfield this year will have Samuel, Boo Malcom and of course, Carlton Thomas. Add in Crowell and take a look at them. MUCH LARGER than last year and the kind of backs, especially Boo Kenny Malcom or Richard Samuel that can bang on you and pound a little bit on you and then, we use Carlton and his special skill set.
At FB we have the former tight end at 6′5″ and around 270 to block and we have Zander Ogletree who reminds me of quick footed Pulpwood Smith, at least on the field that is. Both of these FBs love to mix it up and block.
I like the 2011 UGA backfield now and with ealey and king gone, so are the cancers.
Goooooooooooooooo Dogs. Sic em.
Big Ten Champs Nebraska....Dawg
July 15th, 2011
2:08 pm
Also, if beating Tech is the highlight of your season, then I feel embarrassed for you.
Could Orson Charles help at running back?
July 15th, 2011
2:10 pm
With Aaron White and Art Lynch at Tight End with Jay Rome soon to be on campus and another TE, could we not move Charles to running back? He is a man. He could help us there.
At TE he has never shown me anything that marks him as an all world TE. yes, he can catch it but he has not won anything for UGA in the TE role so maybe he could as a back?
Spike 80DF
July 15th, 2011
2:11 pm
@Nebraska, yea i had you pegged as a douche with all of your comments having that arrogance like a techie. why spend you time on this blog only to post negative comments?
Jimmy Crack
July 15th, 2011
2:16 pm
One other thing I keep reading here is that there seems to be some idea that once Samuel is brought over to the offense that he will forget everything he learned at the LB position over the past year plus under Grantham and Olivadotti. Hogwash. Samuel was a stellar linebacker in high school (as well as a RB). If he is needed on defense later in the season because of injury and the offense is doing well, CMR will let him play wherever he is needed and Richard will do a fine job at either position.
UGAmutt
July 15th, 2011
2:21 pm
Charles is a finesse guy who is an elite route runner and has excellent hands. Also, for a guy who is 6-4 245ish, he lacks the leg-drive and vision to churn out productive yards between the tackles with power and cuts, and does not have the elite acceleration/top end speed to be a threat outside. If we moved him to RB, you’d only see him spread to a slot, a-la Reggie Bush.
AL E. GATOR
July 15th, 2011
2:23 pm
Regardless of who plays TB – UGA is a mess on the OLINE and your WR corp is nothing special.
Strength will be defense, TE and QB.
I really like UGA’s potential of your DL and I think your LB corp will be very good.
R. Samuel was a STIFF BACK – not hip wiggle – no elusiveness – no balance – your typical LB trying to be an RB. He is a bandaid until CROWELL goes through his learning curve.
Predictions:
UGA will be 8-4 at BEST – could wind up 7-5 or 6-6.
UGA will lose to Boise ST., S. Carolina, Mississippi State, Florida.
The Tennessee game is 50/50.
UGA will beat Ole Miss, Ky, Vandy, Auburn and GT
Again – boils down to having a mess at OL and I have NO respect for your WR’s.
With all that – Richt would still deserve another year – I get the feeling that UGA is building – on the up cycle if you will – I think if the fans chill -I think the SEC EAST will be a beast in 2012 with Florida, UGA, improved Tennessee and S. Carolina all having legit top 20 programs.
One last thing – how great is it to have unselfish kids like R. Samuel on your team.
This kid seems like he is what is right about college athletics.
My A-hole is as big as Big Ten Champs Nebraska
July 15th, 2011
2:24 pm
Just trying to fit in around here….
Mama Samuels
July 15th, 2011
2:26 pm
Good thing that my son loves UGA and agreed to go back to the offense. The way he was treated by Coach Richt and Bobo was absolutely inexcusable. He was shortchanged in favor of the coaches favorites…
UGA Alumnus
July 15th, 2011
2:28 pm
I’m getting pumped at the thought of R Samuel, the hybrid RB/LB, carrying the rock!
He seems to be a good kid and understands responsibility.
Glad to have Samuel on our team. We need more players like him.
Go Dawgs!
UGA Alumnus
July 15th, 2011
2:30 pm
@Mama Samuels
July 15th, 2011
2:26 pm
don’t impersonate the kid’s mother. it’s disrespectful to him and his mother. disrespectful to his whole family.
WDE
July 15th, 2011
2:30 pm
@AL E. GATOR a pretty fair assessment of UGA…however here is where I think differently, you hit it on the head that Samuel would be playing until IC can learn the offense. I think that he would be the best possible option we have for the first game of the year. He knows the blocking assignments and has experience running the ball in the SEC…first team All-American only in the Team First role not RB, however he is still our best short term option UNLESS Boo comes on and is lights out during fall camp..like they said its a competition and the best player will play.
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
2:31 pm
EA sports predicts:
Kentucky 31
florida 28
and
Georgia 41
Kentucky 20
Snoop Dawg
July 15th, 2011
2:34 pm
Have you ever noticed how UGA can rarely catch a break from the referees and umpires and how the NCAA always drags its feet when looking into allegations coming from Athens? Have you ever wondered why? Have you considered that it might be that they are punishing Richt for his stupid juvenile stunts like intentionally drawing unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and in general tacitly approving unscrupulous play on the field? What other reason would they do this?
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
2:44 pm
Frances
Go fix my dinner and then take out the trash.
Samuel had a very high GPA coming out of high school and it appears he is a very bright young man who works in the UGA Compliance Office during the summer.
A fair question to you is are you as dumb as it appears you are?
I bet Richard Samuel can read and write better than you.
coloradobulldog
July 15th, 2011
2:47 pm
Why in the world would a Nebraska fan spend time on a UGA blog? I know your state is bring as hell but isn’t it time to detassle your corn?
coloradobulldog
July 15th, 2011
2:47 pm
meant ‘boring as hell’
WDE
July 15th, 2011
2:49 pm
@Snoop Dawg nice try Snoopy…going along those lines if UGA gets beat up by the refs for dancing in the endzone …they are just going to walk over to the Chiz at the opening coin flip and shoot him in the head…for allowing Farely to even suit up.
murray county mystic
July 15th, 2011
2:53 pm
keep holding their feet to the fire Nebraska….between the two of us we may be able to save some souls from the hell of being UGAG fans…
Jimmy Crack
July 15th, 2011
2:53 pm
Snoop, following your logic, then the A.J. Green self-imposed 4 game wrist slashing should have settled the score with the NCAA. We shall see if this holds true when the Jarvis Jones decision is made. That will show everyone whether the Bulldogs in some permanent NCAA dog house limbo or if the slate is clean for now…starting now.
Vance Duly
July 15th, 2011
2:55 pm
It will be interesting (and, hopefully, not maddening) to see if Coach Bobo puts in some plays that fit Samuel’s strengths. Bobo seems to enjoy sending all 170 pounds of Carlton Thomas up the middle to meet a gruesome, dismembering fate instead of using his quickness to get outside. Would the typical cornerback be very excited to see a 238-lb Samuel, with his speed, receiving a pitch-out and heading his way??! Hopefully, we will find out. Bobo has been a creature of habit as OC, though… GO DAWGS!!
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
2:57 pm
Richard Samuel = DGD period, no matter how the move works out.
Dirty Dawg
July 15th, 2011
2:58 pm
Hey Frances, you some kind of talking mule? Anybody with any sense at all that read these Q&As could only come away with being impressed with just how articulate this kid is. Here’s hoping, and predicting, that there’ll be a lot of ‘post-game’ interviews with young Mr. Samuel…wouldn’t be surprised if he’s named co-captain for the BS game.
Balance and power, Richard, balance and power.
npgator
July 15th, 2011
3:11 pm
@ Tim Riggins – Stay firsty my friend!
Vampire Bill
July 15th, 2011
3:13 pm
Best of luck to you Richard !! Go dawgs
bubba4dawgs
July 15th, 2011
3:15 pm
You gotta like Samuel!! Here’s a man with a very positive attitude, exactly what the DAWGSj need! Let’s wish him all the luck in the world in his transition back to tailback! With his linebacking experience, he’ll probably be very good at pass blocking for Murray. His size and quickness will be valuable! Congratulations, Samuel! Much love from the DAWG Nation!! Thank You, Coach Richt, for giving him this opportunity!!
Snoop Dawg
July 15th, 2011
3:18 pm
Snoop Dawg predicts that Richard Samuels will go down in UGA football history as one of the very best ball carriers in its history. He doesn’t need swivel hips if he waits for the blocks to develop, runs over people, and stays healthy and in good shape. Samuels is the kind of Dawg we covet.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
3:23 pm
You people are on crack
Do you not see whats going on here
Coach Richt and Bob-o basically looked at each other in the meeting room and basically said boy we really messed up with King and Ealy
Hey I know lets selfishly put Samuel back a running back until Crowel and Malcolm gets going then after that he can sit the bench, practice at LB and maybe next year he might get to play with the 2nd string because he has been strung around with no experience at our expense to save our jobs
Great idea, I know this will work because Samuels is a good kid he’ll do anything we want and those DREAM TEAM KOOL-AID FANS we have will think its another one of my fine idea’s.
Tobias Funke
July 15th, 2011
3:29 pm
Flat Tire
Again with the idiotic comments. You were the same person saying what cancers Ealey and King were. And that Richt should clean house. Which is it buddy?
slapAjacket
July 15th, 2011
3:35 pm
Give me 2 samuel’s, 2 slingshots and a few river rocks. Then tell tech’s entire team to meet us in the grassy field. Attitude is 2/3 of the victory. This kid is a DAWG. No doubt about it.
Tobias Funke
July 15th, 2011
3:39 pm
crickets
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
3:39 pm
Tobias Funke
Richt didnt clean house the stupidity cleaned its own self
Richt got himself here now he selfishly wants to ruin a kids career to patch a hole to save his $3 million salary
Thats an idiotic comment yea keep serving up some more DREAM TEAM PUNCH
Samuels couldnt even beat out the 2 idiots that are gone and everyone on here thinks this is such a smart move.
Please show me a highlight other than the gaping hole run against Arkansas that deserves such praise and excitment that this move is drawing from the Kool-Aid crowd.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
3:40 pm
Flat Tire again proving he is a moron. He is in a battle though for the lone Nebraska fan for “Troll of the day”.
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
3:41 pm
“It was more like the option or the opportunity was brought up. It was like, ‘Richard, think about this.’ We went through the scenarios of the offense and the defense and the possibility of playing. So it was like, ‘think about this and let us know what you want to do. Nobody is going to make you make a decision. It’s all up to what you want to do.’ It was totally left up to me.”
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Flat tire
so you aren’t buying it was his call?
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
3:43 pm
Flat Tire,
It is a needed move. A smart move because it provides depth at a now weaken position. Position scarcity dictated the move. So hince it is a good move. Now that the young man is 20 and not 17 lets just see how it works out.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
3:45 pm
Amazing how a Gator is so caught up in our program. UGA must be like “Hillbilly Heroin” to some of these Trolls. Once they get a taste of how great it is to be a Dawg they just cant stop coming back for more. They are addicted to blogging on UGA football.
Flat Tire = Hillbilly Heroin
tony
July 15th, 2011
3:53 pm
AL E. GATOR
July 15th, 2011
2:23 pm
Predictions:
UGA will be 8-4 at BEST – could wind up 7-5 or 6-6.
UGA will lose to Boise ST., S. Carolina, Mississippi State, Florida.
The Tennessee game is 50/50.
UGA will beat Ole Miss, Ky, Vandy, Auburn and GT
I don’t see how you came up with those predictions because this team will be better than they were a year ago here’s why.
#1 Ray Drew and Crowell will make a huge difference because of their prowess and Drew’s personality(leader)…..something this team hasn’t had since David Pollack and K.Moreno.
#2 Defense and Offense improved from a year ago and should be even better this season with A. Murray coming back as a better qb and with Ray Drew and Big Jenkins coming to help solidify the rush defense.
2009 Rush Defense Rank 36th
2009 Pass Defense Rank 51st
2009 Total Defense Rank 38th
2010 Rush Defense Rank 56th
2010 Pass Defense Rank 17th
2010 Total Defense Rank 23rd
2009 Total Offense Rank 75th
2010 Total Offense Rank 56th
#3 Too Mr.Richt’s credit, he has an outstanding record against non conference teams. I think he will
handle BS.
#4 Those games against Miss St and SC were close games under a new DC and in my opinion I think Mr.Richt handcuff Murray in those games. I believe the outcome will be different this season.
#5 With or without Meyers I think the dawgs will turn things around against the Gators.
Mr.Richt would of look like a genius had he moved RS to fullback instead of tailback. Same old Mr.Richt!
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
3:54 pm
Lowountry Moron
You think because he is 20 that makes him a better running back when all last year he was injured and was practicing to be at LB
Now with just weeks away you think someone who didnt prove it on the field before and who was moved because of him not performing at this position is going to fill a hole right away yea Im the stupid one
Dawgin Lex
No I know how these coaches are when their backs are against the wall they’ll do anything behind closed doors and make the fan think it was all the kids idea
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
3:55 pm
Flat tire
Regarding Richt:
Lord knows that boy needs to win the SEC East.
However, he did tell Ealey goodbye. King flunked out but Ealey grew tired of Ealey’s antics and punted him.
You could make the case that our starting backfield for 2011 is at LSU and Jacksonville State
Saying the cancers cleaned themselves out is not accurate.
DawginLex
July 15th, 2011
4:00 pm
So you are saying in an interview with Samuel, Richt had told him what to say and not tell the truth?
I’m not buying that
I didn’t agree with the move but now that it is done, and because of the type of kid he is, I am hoping it works.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
4:01 pm
And Low Country Moron
Im a die hard dawg fan who frankly after spending $22,000 of my hard earned money the past 10 seasons to watch the Barney Fife brigade take a program with more tools to win big than 97% of all college football programs
with results of nothing but a bunch of 10 win who cares seasons, and the hope that FL loses out every year so we can have the chance to go to an SEC championship game because we are too stupid to beat them on the field.
All the while we pay $5million a yr for this crap while the fan has to deal with raised ticket prices and donations
JRW7
July 15th, 2011
4:01 pm
Sounds like RS is a fine young man, with team first attitude. RS, I wish you the best. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!
Big Ten Champs Nebraska....Dawg
July 15th, 2011
4:02 pm
@ Spike
You’re a real tough guy.
I’m not making personal attacks. You are. It’s OK to disagree. I just find the insulting rhetoric uncalled for.
I’m sorry your life is so messed up, you have to build your self esteem by calling me a douche.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
4:04 pm
Hillbilly Heroin addict,
O the sky is falling..
Lets not play the season…
All hope is lost Obama is getting a second term…
Coastal Carolina is now favored….
We are not even going to field a team now….
Good grief, hell you act like you have all the answers. Just sit back and watch it unfold, ya never know you might find yourself wrong. If your right so be it. I will be on the blogs under the same handle just like I have been the past 5 years.
Bulldog born..
Bulldog bread.
and when I die…
I’ll be by god Bulldog dead.
JRW7
July 15th, 2011
4:08 pm
I agree with you, FLAT TIRE IN I 95, CMR has been taking UGA money, CMR is a good college football coach, CMR is great recruiter, but CMR is NOT a great college football coach, He does not have the heart, the burning desire to win, like the Sabans and the Meyers do!
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
4:08 pm
Dawgin Lex
Why do think the cancers didnt clean themselves out, we had to deal constantly with King and Ealey’s antic’s when they should have been stopped imeadiatly but were not.
Finally with Richt up agains the wall Im sure Ealy pulled something more than we know he finally realized Ealy isnt worth it
King didnt care, and the result FAILURE
I wish Samuel well but I was impressed with Malcolm and I dont understand why Malcolm and Crowell will get the ball ASAP. But instead were going to give Samuel more practice time and the start when he should basically be a 3rd or 4th go to guy
Will
July 15th, 2011
4:12 pm
Recently CMR called his offensive staff into a meeting…… CMR asked the guys what was the most basic offense they had ever won a game with. Surprisingly, Mike Bobo said he had not won an actual game with it but saw a movie that said “The Veer”. Bobo said that it was developed for teams with poor offensive lines and lack of depth at rb. Coach Ball said he had seen that movie as well. CMR said let’s install “The Veer” at once! CMR then erased his depth chart off the chalk board. It only took 2 wipes by the way to erase the 2 man deep depth chart.
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
4:14 pm
I feel sorry for flat tire, when FLA DAWG gets here.
Will
July 15th, 2011
4:15 pm
CMR then called his old friend Bobby Bowden and asked him if he had any old tapes of “The Veer”. Coach Bowden said get in your van and come on down. When CBB hung up the phone he told his wife he felt sorry for the guys and he might offer them a lunch if she would fix it.
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
4:16 pm
Hey Flat Tire – that’s why you aren’t a coach and Richt is. All you seem to do is whine about the current staff and the money you say you spent supporting the program. I suspect that UGA probably doesn’t need your type of fan support if that is what you call it. Keep goin’ down I-95 and over on I-10.
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
4:17 pm
Wasn’t funny the last 2 pastes Will.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
4:17 pm
Lowcountry Bulldawg
Be on here next year at the end of November 2012
I dont want to hear about how this team is turned around at the end of this season when we have the easiest schedule weve ever had.
Come on here next and you can pound your chest
If Richt beats FL 2 yrs in a row, not just this season because of a new coach
Beat a Tenn team who’s possibly back on there feet and competing again
Not loosing to teams like Miss ST, VANDY, KY, or an Ole Miss
Beat a tough team like AL
And he plays in the SEC championship next year with a win against FL to get there
If that happens then yea Richt got the message and you can have a field day on me all you want
Frankly I hope Richt does it but I dont think it will
Will
July 15th, 2011
4:18 pm
Sorry, I was cracking up.
tide roll
July 15th, 2011
4:21 pm
You guys are right about Kiante Tripp. It’s almost criminal the way he was treated. Richt states publically that he’ll be a 1st round draft pick at offensive tackle. I’m sure the kid relied on this. It’s his head coach after all. Then, in typical UGA fashion, Clint Boling becomes the point of emphasis and Richt/Bobo proceed to start messing with Tripp. Richt should at least apologize for misleading the kid. That’s the thing about Richt, He does these things to people, and then takes a seat on the front pew. At least you know what you’re getting with Bobo.
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
4:21 pm
Doesn’t the world end on December 22, 2012?
Dawgs Tell
July 15th, 2011
4:21 pm
@Flat Tire-I do see your viewpoint on Richt.I have scratch my head a many of times on the decisions he and the coaches have made in the last 4 years. On the Samuel deal; I get this gut feeling that the coaches are not impressed with what Crowell has shown in S/C and the class room.Same thing with Malcolm.But I still say they should stick with the bed they made with King and Ealey. They recruited them to be our backs and it did not work out for whatever. This switching back and forth says to me that we are in a real pile of shi# when it comes to our running backs.We shall see come Sept 3. Go DAWGS
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
4:22 pm
Troll this and roll that. Yawn.
dmr
July 15th, 2011
4:23 pm
Richard Samuel answered questions and responded like a mature young man. Everyone should take a holiday from complaining about whatever it is you think ails this team. Take a moment to recognize Samuel as a team player, a leader, and an overall good kid. It’s nice to be able to focus on the good things for a moment that are more about life than the game.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
4:25 pm
Bring Back Wally Butts
No UGA doesnt need my money but again your too stupid to understand what my point is.
My point is UGA should stop demanding extra donations to recieve season tickets and paid parking to watch mediocrity with high salaried coaches
You wouldnt know about buying season tickets because you cant afford it so it doesnt bother you that you have to pay high prices from poor results
Yea and UGA has too many fans like you who love 10 win seasons and beating Div II GT
Keep up with the trend, as we will continue to watch FL play every year for the SEC championship and continue to be the laughing stock of the SEC
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
4:26 pm
Flat Tire,
You sir are a disgrace to Dawg Nation. CMR has taken this program from completely irrelevant from 1989 to 2001 to a program where now you feel entitled to run your mouth on a anonymous blog.
You know what stop giving your $22,000 dollars over the next 10 years. I promise you it will not be missed. Hundreds more will gladly lineup and take your place and still be proud Dawgs.
Also the 10 win seasons you bitch and moan about? How many had we had during that same time frame of 1989-2001? One, 1992! Still didnt win the SEC then….
Just because we are UGA does not mean we are entitled to play in a SEC Title Game or a National Title. If you know anyhting you should know luck is as much involved as any damn thing in terms of those two aspects.
CMR understood how important this off season was and worked his ass off on the recruiting trail to address this. He cannot help the fact that Ealey and King are morons. He was forced to ask RS to move back into the position.
CMR understands just how important this offseason is so why would he wanna trust 100% the backfield to Malcome- cant stay healthy, Thomas- 3rd down back at best, and a True Freshman who knows nothing about pass protection? It was the BEST move for the program. Moving Samuels gives Murray the BEST chance to be successful.
Logic my friend is failing you. You cannot see the forrest because of the trees, but that is ok. I have a strong feeling some humble pie is heading your way.
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
4:29 pm
Hey Flat,
Seems to me that if you want pay for performance you are watching the wrong sport. Isn’t that call the National Football League? If you made all of your previous statements about the Falcons, I would be the first to agree with you.
Not sure if I am the stupid one here.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
4:29 pm
Flat Tire,
Go ahead and give up your season tickets now, because next years home schedule is terrible. So regardless of the results being a fickle fan like you are I doubt you will find any enjoyment out of it.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
4:35 pm
I may take alot of umbridge to CMR and CMB in alot of things but good grief I think we should reserve judgement or better yet condemnation of them until the season gets under way.
Wally
July 15th, 2011
4:36 pm
Richard Samuel is the kind of player and the kind of person who makes me proud to be a Bulldog!
441North
July 15th, 2011
4:39 pm
RS is a DGD, for sure. UGA needs more classy guys like him. Ealey and King should sit at his feet and learn how to be a man. Maybe he’ll be another Robert Edwards if he stops tripping on his own feet.
Bulldog Bill
July 15th, 2011
4:40 pm
Is this the same Richard Samuel that went down like the Titanic when barely touched? That couldn’t hold onto the ball in critical situations either? If so, I’m not impressed! If we end up having to use him, we’re sunk, IMHO.
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
4:43 pm
He is older, he is stronger and by his own admission, he can just react now instead of having to stop and think (while running up the backside of his blocker). I, for one, think that we need to give the kid a chance. And, while we are at it, consider the fact that the coaches who see him every day may know more that we do.
Bulldog Bill
July 15th, 2011
4:47 pm
Bring Back Wally Butts, I hope you’re right, but the staff hasn’t really shown that much acumen the lastr few seasons.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
4:59 pm
Low Country Moron
FL 10 SEC championship appearances
AL 7 SEC championship appearance
5 National titles between them
Since 1990
Now guess what who has put more players in the NFL during this time um oh yea UGA
Who has had more top 10 recruiting classes in this time span, um oh yea UGA
Now what really has Mr. Richt done since Brian Van Gorder left and Donnan’s kids were gone
I think I understand UGA isnt an entitled program but I think a program that sits in the middle of the #4 ranked high school talent state, #2 last year and
2nd in money among all college football programs
Should have a little better results than consistently losing to FL and not going to an SEC championship game or winning the SEC, while beating FL in the same year since 1982
And luck sometimes but you dont say FL and AL appearing in that many title games is luck.
Its called a program that believes in winning, and a fan base that demands more than just 10 win seasons
The reason for our results is we have to many drunk, 10 win loving, beat GT, delusional morons like you and Wally Butt head
No you two are a disgrace to this program for excepting mediocrity
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
5:00 pm
Bulldog Bill. Agreed. But they didn’t get much help from the kids either in attitude or effort. (Yeah, I know that they recruited them).
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
5:02 pm
Dang Flats, you off your meds again?
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
5:04 pm
Wally Butthead
No Im not delusional like you, no I dont take your meds
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
5:09 pm
Well, Flatty, here’s the deal. I will take you seriously when you stop your emotional ranting about how much the current staff has disappointed you and how much you have spent without getting MNC every year.
So far, you haven’t presented anything else.
ARdawg
July 15th, 2011
5:12 pm
Flat tire
You surprise me a bit there old friend. I’ve always took your posts with a bit of carmudgeoned flavor and I have in the past understood your positions and why. This with Samuel though has me a bit perplexed. You do seem to be projecting your distaste for Richt and Bobo on to this one move. Samuel wasn’t a ‘bad’ back before. He wasn’t performing as good as the other two and realized that.
He is now bigger, stronger, faster and much more matured. I think he has the extremely good possibilities to do very well. I do not know for fact but if one measured carries he’s probably the one with the most of all the backs coming in this year. It makes sense to move him. His continuing prospects at LB wasn’t very bright, he would see playing time but not likely that much.
I know how you feel on Richt and Bobo. I don’t blame you. I feel that pain but to poopoo on Samuels is certainly misguided.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
5:13 pm
1990 Florida? Really that program with Spurrier changed th ewhole landscape of the way football was played in the SEC.
Blame Goff and Donnan
Alabama? Outside of 1992 till Saban arrived the program was mired in turmoil.
Yeah they have the hardware in between but CMR has been really close. I believe in 2007 with the #2 finish it was without VanGorder and without a Donnan player.
I cannot say though I 100% disagree with your comments, but your reasoning behind moving Samuel is the starter to our disagreement. I firmly believe you are wrong on that account.
Yep I am a disgrace for accepting how many Top 10 finishes since 2001? O thats right it was ALL Donnan and VanGorders doing.
I really would like to know if not CMR then who? Dan Mullen? Chris Peterson? Kirby Smart? Hell its the toughest conference in the country. Sorry UGA is not what YOU think it should be.
Bob
July 15th, 2011
5:21 pm
I’m still thinking Samuel’s move to RB was because he wasn’t panning out as an SEC calibre LB. In my opinion, a better move would have been Justin S-W to tailback…size, lightning speed, and ability to take it to the house every time he touches the ball, like Percy Harvin. But, what do I know. I don’t make $3M a year coaching, nor did I go 14-12 the past two seasons.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
5:26 pm
I found this blog post by me after the beatdown in Tennessee in ‘07. Just so you know I am not a rose colored glasses homer. Not that in ‘07 I realized the program may be in trouble.
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
October 6, 2007 7:06 PM | Link to this
I am shocked that I am typing this, but FIRE MARK RICHT! FIRE THE ENTIRE STAFF! I am confident that this staff cannot take us to the National Championship. The offense is to 1980’s and simply will not cut it.
I do not want to talk about our SEC Titles like we talk about the NC from 1980! Mark Richt and Co. maybe good people, but right now he is a SOFT COACH! Today was completely unacceptable!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
5:27 pm
Here is the link to the blog, I believe over 700 comments on it. Also note out that Buck from the NW was on the blog. He was a DGD!
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/10/06/big_deficit_for.html#comments
How much has changed in four years?
ratfink
July 15th, 2011
5:27 pm
I think it’s a advantage to have played both sides of the ball,Richard will be a good running back and a heck of a blocker.
Russ, the Temporary Mascot
July 15th, 2011
5:28 pm
The kid should stick around. He could be coaching the team at mid-season. If I was a running back I would sell every shirt I could get my hands on before Coach Richt gets fired. The new coach (Grantham) may decide to clean things up and limit a student athlete’s chances to make some extra cash. I am selling all my game-used bowls and sweaters on e-bay. A little dog has to make a living when he’s only a temp.
ARdawg
July 15th, 2011
5:32 pm
Lowcountry
While we’re being honest, I didn’t want Richt back this year. I never called for his dismissal until last year and to be completely frank, it wouldn’t bother me if they fired him this year. I hope that he turns it around and has an acceptable season and the talk of fire Richt goes away. Although I am not holding my breath. I think he had something once, I’m not sure it’s still there.
There are a lot of Dawg fans in the same place as Flat Tire and rightfully so. It doesn’t matter the move Richt makes, they’ll hate it. This is borne from having your trust as a fan repeatedly shoved up the backside.
Bob
July 15th, 2011
5:33 pm
You know Richt’s going to be fired when our AD sets up our 2012 schedule with half the home games against div 2 oponents…Buffalo, Fla Atlantic, and Ga Southern. Any coach would be drooling to come to Athens. But, as a season ticket holder for 40+ years, how ’bout a discount?
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
5:35 pm
Country Boy
Toughest conference yea and what happened to the following when they found the right coach
LSU
AL
FL
AUB though cheating
And my point for Samuel is this, a 5 star kid wasted just to fill a whole for a few games
Again I have no problem for Samuel being the 3rd guy and still allow him to play linebacker if needed
But its time for Crowell and Malcome to step up and to do that they need to play.
And remember one thing people dont remember 10 win season, Im mean how many top 12 teams finish with 10 wins, usually everyone of them. People remember conference and national titles not 10 win seasons
2007 LOL thats a great example of Richt not getting the team prepared or motivated, losing to S.C and a medicre Tenn team.
2007 another example of misuse of championship talent down the drain just like 5 star Richard Samuel
Get it now Wally Butthead?
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
5:36 pm
Ar,
I think we definetly should expect to win 10 games this year. I think slip ups could come at Miss St and maybe in Knoxville. Richt 100% has to beat Florida this year.
I think anything less than 9 wins and CMR is gone. I thought also he should have been gone, but he is not. So now we gotta support not only him BUT more importantly the young men who where that Red and Black we cheer for. That is why I am left to defend him.
Russ, the Temporary Mascot
July 15th, 2011
5:37 pm
A lot of times people will pull a little dog’s ears when they are trying to make friends with him. At UGA they don’t pull my ears. Our AD has some really big ears and he gets most of the ear pulling on game days. He may do some hair pulling of his own when we line up without any running backs. I know they’re moving some people over from defense but there’s always unexpected injuries and arrests that can rob you of a running back before you can hear your Miranda rights.
Russ, the Temporary Mascot
July 15th, 2011
5:43 pm
Coeds are always helpful in recruiting. Last year when I was helping with recruiting some new running backs to replace the ones that were always in trouble I met some really nice coeds who were there to be friendly to the recruits and encourage them to come to Georgia. One coed I remember would bring me doggy treats in her coveralls pockets. I liked her a lot.
ARdawg
July 15th, 2011
5:43 pm
Lowcountry
I’m going to support the Dawgs it wouldn’t matter if Charlie Weis was coaching. Richt only has my support this year because he is the coach. Just as the times when he did have my unwavering support, when he makes what I perceive as bonehead moves or calls, I’ll call him out on it.
I am however pleased with his move of Samuels. It indicates Richt might be ready to coach again rather than be the CEO of a losing program
Bob
July 15th, 2011
5:44 pm
Russ..I don’t have a clue what you’re saying, but I didn’t like it when they painted your a$$ so you would look good on TV. Smoke and mirrors, Richt and Bobo’s game plan the past five seasons.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
5:46 pm
I agree 100% AR, and thank God it isnt Weiss we have to cheer for. I love UGA but damn that would be hard,lol.
ARdawg
July 15th, 2011
5:48 pm
Lowcountry
That could certainly be construed as Purgatory..LOL
Russ, the Temporary Mascot
July 15th, 2011
5:49 pm
That a$$ painting was the low point of my time at UGA. They took me into an electrical closet and held me down and used a whole can of Krylon on my a$$. They said it was so I’d look good on camera for the bowl game. H3ll we were in Shreveport. Nobody was even watching. It took several weeks soaking in mineral spirits before I got the color back in my a$$. If I get the chance before they replace me with another inbred Uga, I am going to try and paint Coach Richt’s bald head with some hair in a can.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
5:52 pm
Low Country
You want to know what bothers me the most about Richt
Its when he supported and refused to demote or fire his buddy Slick Willy who by the way was the cause of Van Gorder leaving.
I lost respect for him because he showed me that friendships come before UGA and its fanbase.
Sorry but UGA is not owned by Mark Richt
He will have to earn my respect back. While I totally respect him for what he has done off the field.
As a coached paid as much as he is you have to make better decisions than to see to it that your friend is taken care of even when they have no business being a DC over the good of the program
Bob
July 15th, 2011
5:56 pm
LOL Russ…just don’t mess up his “in the middle part” or his spray-on tan. If you want to hike your leg against his new Nikes, that OK.
59bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
5:57 pm
Richard Samuel is a young man of quality. It’s refreshing to see a “team first” attitude for a change. It speaks well of both him and his parents. Glad he’s a Dawg!
Russ, the Temporary Mascot
July 15th, 2011
5:57 pm
Coach and I were riding around town in his F-150 today and the phone in his truck started ringing. Well, everybody knows the NCAA told Coach he can’t talk to anyone on that phone. So, Coach asked me to answer. “Hello, Russ the Temporary Mascot speaking. May I help you?” As a result, I will soon have my own potato chip commercial on television. Coach thinks it was a wrong number.
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
5:59 pm
Well, the quickest way to get to 10 wins/season is to load up on Div 2 opponents like the rest of the SEC does each year. Why shouldn’t UGA do it as well?
Russ, the Temporary Mascot
July 15th, 2011
6:02 pm
Well, I enjoyed blogging with everybody. I have to leave now so I won’t be late to class. Soon I will have yet another degree from UGA. Being a dog and doing that makes me very proud.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
6:03 pm
Glad to know Wally Butthead is a 10 win fair weather fan
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
6:09 pm
I-95. You need to seriously get over yourself.
Try to get a grip, will ya’?
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
6:13 pm
Wally Butthead
I have a grip Im just waiting on your “meds” to kick so you can give me something with substance to have a real debate instead of a stupid poem, or all I do is whine for your responses
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
6:17 pm
Flat Tire,
My post of my comments from ‘07 give you a idea of how I have viewed CMR and his stewardship of the program. He though does not have to “earn” my respect back. I think he really doesnt care about what many of us think. I am glad for that also.
AR,
Weiss would definetly be purgatory. I think that would be my worst nightmare. Weiss or Urban.
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
6:19 pm
Here is something with substance. You seem to think that you small contribution to the UGA football program over the years entitles you to trash everyone in sight and make all of the decisions for the Athletic Department. If that were true, there would be no need for McGarity because you could just run it yourself. Obviously, you are a legend in only your own mind. And, when you lose your self control, you resort to name calling everyone in sight.
Like I said, try to get a grip.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
6:19 pm
Also the whole Willie thing played out to long, but look its a new year. I think you need to lighten up a little and look to the positives. Many positions that UGA is going to field this year has A grade talent. The depth is weak so that is a concern, but if if we overcome our coaching SEC East Title in a down year should be expected.
Bob
July 15th, 2011
6:22 pm
Lowcountry…I agree; however, A grade talent and D- coaching = another disappointing season. I expect better for $3M.
mike bobo garbage play calling
July 15th, 2011
6:24 pm
I believe Richard with his weight and speed will do just fine.He has to protect the football.Crowell will be pushed believe that.Richard at 235 coming full speed just think what other def. will be punshed
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
6:24 pm
D- coaching? LOL! Bob, man that is not even fair,lol!
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
6:26 pm
I think one thing folks simply choose to ignore in the “shoulda fired Willie the summer everyone was voting them #1 in the country” debate is this. CLEARLY Richt didn’t view his defensive staff as the DC ….and everybody else. I would think the fact that he made a move on ALL of them tells you it was way more complicated than just the name of the DC. And I don’t recall too many coaches making wholesale changes to half thier program right in the middle of one of thier best run in years.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
6:27 pm
If anything I do not like is a offense that gets a fanbase excited about a TE being converted to FB! I mean FB is a dead position in football! Lets open this offense up a little and get a little creative. If I had a gripe, that would be it. The whole “Pro Style” offense is funny.
Bob
July 15th, 2011
6:33 pm
AltamahaDawg,
Desperate men do desperate things…$3M is a lot to give up.
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
6:48 pm
I’m not sure of your point Bob. Mine would be that making a huge change in half your staff is never easy (as made abundantly clear this past year losing 3 more games that he would have) and Richt did it the very year he knew it was the right time? And yours?
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
6:52 pm
Maybe I should rephase to be more clear. I don’t know any other coaches making major changes in the middle of success, so not sure why folks claim Richt should have. He made it same as the rest of the world bosses, in the middle of UN-success.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
7:01 pm
Well looking back at it was it Willie or was it the strength and conditioning that did a disservice to the defense during those last few years Willie had? Revisionist history is never a good thing as it almost always leaves a sour taste in ones mouth.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
7:01 pm
Bring Back Wally Butts
Again your too illiterate to understand my comment on donations
Once again a coment with no substance. A post with substance would be to show me stats or reasons why your point is better.
But all you do like the current President you obviously voted for is talk talk talk and blame and want to call people out with nothing to back anything up.
I gave my opinion on why this Samuel move does no good for us and it absolutely puts Samuel in a bad circumstance by playing a position that he has shown he is not suited for.
I feel sorry for Samuel because he’s being used as a ginny pig to shore up a problem that Richt and Bobo created.
But you being a Richt homer and Kool-aid drinker do not care about the future of Samuel just a coach that when his contract runs out in 2013 will have collected $33 million from UGA. Samuel might not get that opportunity in the NFL since he’s been strung around too much
Shame on you to misuse a kid that will be sitting the bench most likely mid season if Crowell and Malcolm are what they are touted to be.
Keep putting the coach on the pedistal moron
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
7:04 pm
Zero chance RS is sitting on the bench even if Crowell looks like the next Herschel Walker, remember Joe T? CMR will repay loyalty Flat Tire.
stevo
July 15th, 2011
7:10 pm
All of the blithering aside, our coaches have underachieved. It’s as simple as that. Too many times , we have either been out-coached or not motivated enough to win when the big game… plain and simple. It all started against WVU in the Sugar Bowl. The Dogs have never fully recovered.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
7:11 pm
Yea and what did loyalty get us Willy Martinez and Brian Van Gorder leaving the program
Joe T took a seat to Stafford
And if you think if Samuel looks like he did before at running back you can bet Richt will yank him out if Crowell is any good he has a job to secure
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
7:13 pm
stevo
correcto on the WVU game
Well theres always motivational uniforms right. $3 million a year to come up with that idea brilliant
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
7:18 pm
Joe Cox then,lol! Good grief dude!
MaconKnight
July 15th, 2011
7:31 pm
Let the kid play both ways, like the kid out of stanford did last year…
JDAWG
July 15th, 2011
7:47 pm
Flat Tire, you do have options, find another team.
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
8:29 pm
What about Joe T or Joe Cox?
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
8:30 pm
Why would a player not get to start that won the job in camp?
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
8:35 pm
Flat Tire is a Gator…..
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
8:56 pm
Everybody is a gaterd or a techie if you disagree with what coach Richt is doing
Wow
Great 3rd grade level responses
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
9:03 pm
Altamaha Dawg and Low Country Moron
What about Joe T or Joe Cox
We didnt do anything with them so whats the point they didnt turn the season around, beat FL, win the East………………..
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 15th, 2011
9:11 pm
…………………. flat Tire……………………
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
9:19 pm
2 plays, why would you offer up an example that completely disputes your own point?
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
9:20 pm
Yes
The UGA program has a FLAT TIRE, that this staff seems unable to fix and the UGA team bus is unable to move especially against the most important team on our schedule
Hence the name Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
9:24 pm
Altamaha
How is it disputing my point and I never offered up these players as an example, I just used Low country to further my point
I think you need to go back and read the past posts
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
9:30 pm
so you are switching handles now too, huh.
45ACP
July 15th, 2011
9:33 pm
Richard is a great kid. He played soccer until the football coaches at Cass High saw him. He runs a bit straight up and not behind his pads but I believe he will do well at tail back with some more coaching.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
9:34 pm
switching handles
seriously are you on something
does it look like ive changed handles?
45ACP
July 15th, 2011
9:41 pm
I think flat tire has flat lined on I-95. Dude the gator blogs are missing you..
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
9:42 pm
Was the only logical conclusion I could come up with.
45ACP
July 15th, 2011
9:50 pm
AltamahaDawg, how have you been my friend? Heard from Cuz lately?
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
9:56 pm
2010 Rank #75
2009 Rank #56
2008 Rank #55
2007 Rank #37
2006 Rank #67
2005 Rank #44
2004 Rank #60
2003 Rank #69
What are those rankings class?
They are UGA’s rushing rankings under this coaching staff
Sorry people just another depressing fact to sink your teeth into this wonderful story
And you think Samuel is going to get the coaching he needs I dont think so
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
10:04 pm
I have not. He send me some pics of the new Jawja Dawg in the family, but I think you got them too.
Bulldog Bill
July 15th, 2011
10:05 pm
Guys, RS was sent to defense for a reason…He wasn’t worth a doggone as a TB. He went down likkity split when barely touched and fumbled in crucial situations. Bad idea, IMHO.
45ACP
July 15th, 2011
10:11 pm
Richard will be a valuable asset to the Dawgs running game this season. Tail backs do more than run. Pass protection and blocking are just as important.
FLA DAWG
July 15th, 2011
10:14 pm
Written like a Big Dawg Alta.
I will do the same in the future.
Go Dawgs!
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
10:18 pm
I suspect this had a lot to do with what Richard could contribute on Tuesday and Wednesday, not just Saturday.
I really wanted to see him playing LB though.
45ACP
July 15th, 2011
10:20 pm
Estoy seguro de que hay mas ninas que usted.
AltamahaDawg
July 15th, 2011
10:20 pm
Right on FD.
45ACP
July 15th, 2011
10:25 pm
I live in Cartersville and saw him play LB and RB at Cass High. He was a beast. A man throwing boys around. I think LB is his best position.
CDAWG
July 15th, 2011
10:32 pm
I love RS attitude and pulling for him. Now did anyone else catch it in his interview when he said the offense is the same and has not changed so he remembers everything? I think we were hoping that Bobo would open it up just a little more.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
10:33 pm
45ACP
With that said
Then why are you attacking me
45ACP
July 15th, 2011
10:35 pm
If I have to explain you would never understand.
45ACP
July 15th, 2011
10:37 pm
Braves win number 10,000. Woo Hoo!!!
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
10:47 pm
45ACP
I would never understand
Ok so you take a kid who is naturally gifted at LB and move him back to RB where he was passed over already, due to his performance
You waste another yr of his eligibility where he could possibly be drafted at LB and you and several others want to call me out as not being a true UGA fan, when I’m sticking up for the kids best interest and not the interest of the Coaching staff.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
10:49 pm
45ACP
And please dont say this move helps the team. Samuels at LB helps the team
My question is whats wrong with Malcolm in this role
Please explain how the rushing stats that I posted above is going to make Samuel this go to running back all of a sudden
RedandBlackDAWG
July 15th, 2011
10:49 pm
I think it is a good move. The young man had nothing to lose, since he was buried in the depth chart at LB, barring a lot of injuries. He gets a chance at RB again, and he is now 3 years older and a better athlete. He said he knows the blocking assignments, so that should help the young Crowell as well, provided he doesn’t already feel, he is the annointed one. I don’t mind Samuel being a mentor for Crowell, but I cringed at the thought of King trying to assume that role. A young man like Samuel, with his great attitude may be just what the doctor ordered. Let’s all just wait and see how he does, before passing judgement or whether or not it was a good move. A lot of these folks on this blog, instantly try to find something wrong with everything CMR and the team does. Give the team a chance first. Things might just change for the good.
SouthGaBrave
July 15th, 2011
10:57 pm
Big night tonight for UGA with Dawg Night. Commits from 5 kids tonight!
Top OT prosoect out of Florida in 2012 recruit John Theus.
The “Fab 3″ (as they are calling themselves), of 2013 kids: Brice Ramsey (QB – Camden Co.), Derrick Henry (RB – Yulee, FL), and Tramel Terry (WR – Goose Creek, SC)
And 2014 RB Stanley Williams from Apalachee (who ran a sub-4.3 forty tonight and rushed for 1000 yards as a freshman last year).
Big night fellas!
cattle dawg
July 15th, 2011
11:13 pm
great pick ups tonight
Bring Back Wally Butts
July 15th, 2011
11:16 pm
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
July 15th, 2011
7:01 pm
Too illerate?
ginny pig?
pedistal?
So you are an Auburn guy, huh!
LBS
July 16th, 2011
12:20 am
Richard, I hope you read a lot of these positive posts and know that your hard work does not go unnoticed. Bulldawg Nation is proud of you and looks forward to seeing you in the backfield this fall!
Columbus
July 16th, 2011
12:58 am
Thanks Richard. Too bad the OL that left was not a man and unselfish like you.
To AL E. Gator- UGA’s Oline is not a mess, it simply lacks depth but who we have are great.
Also UGA will not lose to SC, UT, UF or Miss St. I really dont give a crap if we lose to Boise but I sure hope so. it will be a tough game that we should win in the 4th qtr if we stay close. UF needed OT to beat us with 4 turnovers by our QB last year and UGA STILL could have won in regulation and you think UF is DEFINATELY going to win this year?! LOL smoke some more. UGA’s toughest opponents are going to be the 1st two games and then Miss St. then UF. We will NOT lose to SC. No way. You say maybe 7-5 or 6-6? You are in a fantasy world. I think you are mistaking UF and AU and UT with UGA for some reason. 8-4 is the WORST case scenario. Undefeated is the best case and if we win the 1st 2 you and your Gators will croak a different tune with your 1st year with a never been a head coach. If not then you will be after UGA romps you come October…..
Win the 1st two and its time to buy SEC championship tickets cuz the rest will be man-handled. We WILL be the STRONGEST team in the SEC this year thanks to the new nutrition program! Look at our schedule…..
Win the 1st two and EVERYONE else is beatable! Go Dawgs. Come out of no where and shock the nation! Shock the nation! Go Dawgs!
Randall "Pink" Floyd
July 16th, 2011
1:12 am
Well, the decision’s been made. Nothing for Richard to do now except simply GATA…
RedandBlackDAWG
July 16th, 2011
8:28 am
UGA’s Defensive coordinator talked to the media yesterday and gave his take on the young mans move. Sounds like he wanted Samuels to play LB but it seems he understands why the switch is good for UGA.
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
GO GET EM DAWGS
Jason Anders
July 16th, 2011
9:05 am
Samuel-thanks. Have a “hell pf a productive season”. GO DAWGS.
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July 16th, 2011
10:04 am
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Tantor Dawg
July 16th, 2011
11:32 am
Way to step up, Richard! The Dawg Nation is looking forward to seeing you hit those holes with authority and purpose. It could be an advantage to have worked at linebacker- now you know which running back moves are hardest to handle and how you can minimize the hits the defense will try to deliver. Most of all thanks for applying yourself and working for the good of the team. Sic ‘em
Class of 93
July 16th, 2011
9:36 pm
Whatever Coach Rich did to Richard Samuel cannot be worse than what God did to David’s child. In case you do not know god killed david’s child in 2 Samuel out of spite.
Lee
July 19th, 2011
10:17 pm
Good luck Richard!
Billdawg
July 20th, 2011
10:53 am
Douglas – Amidst your academic credentials I see nothing related to coaching. It also is apparent you paid no attentin to the coaches leaving the decision to the player. I hope you don’t jump to conclusions in your profession as you did in your non-sensical verbiage regarding RS position change. Personally, I believe the decision should be the coaches. We don’t bring recruits to college for NFL purposes. Hopefully, the coaching, and their performance generates that opportunity.
Go Dawgs!