UGA’s Ken ‘Boo’ Malcome ready to show what he can do at tailback
Redshirt freshman tailback Ken Malcome, a Southwest DeKalb graduate, feels he has been "slept on a little bit." (UGA photo by Steve Colquitt)
The first thing you notice about Ken Malcome is his physique. He’s not the heavyset kid known around Southwest DeKalb as “Boo” anymore. Upon initial sighting he actually looks taller. To that notion he just laughs and says his body has “been rearranged.”
“I’ve lost a lot of body fat,” Malcome said this past Friday. “I can’t remember what my percentage was the last time they checked it but it’s a lot lower. I got a lot more muscle, a lot more tone. The coaches say I look a lot better from the time I first got here.”
Malcome came to Georgia last year at 6-foot, 215 pounds and weighed 226 when the Bulldogs entered spring practice. He now sits at 220 pounds, which he said is right about where Georgia wants him.
As for the “rearrangement,” Malcome credits that to two things: One, the daily torture chamber that is Georgia’s offseason strength and conditioning program under coach Joe Tereshinski; and two, Malcome is supremely motivated to get some playing time at tailback this fall.
“I feel like I’ve been slept on a little bit,” said Malcome, who rushed for 1,168 yards and 16 touchdowns at Southwest DeKalb before redshirting last season. “I’ve got to be ready Sept. 3rd. That’s all I’ve been thinking in my head.”
Malcome best be ready. After this week’s news that junior Carlton Thomas will have to sit out the opener due to a disciplinary suspension, he’s one of three scholarships tailbacks the Bulldogs have left, and that’s only after Georgia moved Richard Samuel back over to offense from linebacker. Samuel played 22 games at tailback with six starts his first two seasons before getting moved to defense and redshirting last year. So Samuel is now the only tailback with game experience.
“A lot of things have happened this summer,” Malcome said. “We lost Washaun [Ealey] and Caleb [King] and now Richard’s back. But we’ve still been grinding. The current running backs can’t think about all that other stuff. Whatever happens, happens. It’s unfortunate that some of those guys are gone, but we have to look forward and keep moving.”
Malcome said he doesn’t see Samuel’s move back to the position as a lack of confidence from the coaching staff in him or true freshman Isaiah Crowell.
“It’s probably good to have that experience,” Malcome said. “We’re still very young. Richard gives us an experienced back and can help us keep our confidence up.”
Malcome may have already found his way on the field, but minor injuries and difficulty grasping the playbook have held him back. He missed 10 practice sessions in the spring due to a groin injury. He said it’s still an issue but believes he can play through it.
“The groin is cool now,” Malcome said. “I’m still getting treatment on it. I’m going to try my best to get it better for camp. Once you start running on it it’ll start hurting again, but I’ve just got to keep going.”
There’s reason to believe he can. So far at least, he has survived Tereshinski’s run-heavy training regimen.
“It’s rough, real rough,” Malcome said. “I’m not much of a long-distance runner, but I make my times. You get used to it after a while.”
It shows. Soon we’ll find out if it translates onto the football field.
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securtiy dawg
July 20th, 2011
1:24 pm
Since I live in Atl. I got to know what we were getting in BOO, he comes from a storied tradition @SWD along Q.Cater,TJ,and too many others to name. The knock on him is that he may run a lil high which cause him to take alot of hits(which leads to the constant injuries) but I tell u this no1 not even IC will make us forget about the fumbling/dumbling/lask of vision having (Caleb/Whinshun E) like the new 2 headed monster of BOO/WELL DO/WELL WILL!!!!!BANK ON IT
Vain Jangling
July 20th, 2011
1:29 pm
Hey Boo.
Tampa Gator
July 20th, 2011
1:34 pm
Georgia’s RBs
Crowell (no experience, but a lot of hype like Ealey and King), Malcome (no experience at all and working on his body fat), Samuel (not very good at LB or RB), and Thomas (little experience and wishes he had some body fat)
vs.
the Gator’s RBs
Rainey (tons of experience on the playing field….and I know, texting women inappropriately in the past…..and is going to be dynamic in the pro style), Demps (tons of experience and the fastest RB in the SEC), Gillissee (lots of experience and a strong inside runner), Brown (no experiecne but dynamic in the pro style last spring before breaking a small bone in his leg…and has been looking terrific this summer in player workouts).
RB – Edge: big time for the Gators at this time….and less so if Crowell is the second coming of one, Herschel Walker.
QB – Edge: Big time – Georgia with Murray. Will Brantley grow some balls this summer and fall?
WR – Edge: Gators, slightly (Dunbar, Hammond, Hines, Thompson, Ali, Patton….all have more potential than the Georgia WRs except for one)
OL- Edge: Gators, slightly with the healthy (big if) return of Matt Patchan at OT
TE’s-Edge: Dawgs by a good amount, but Reed and Leonard may surprise big time this fall
DL – Edge: Gators, a little more than slightly, and maybe a whole lot if Ealey and Floyd play like they did this past spring and Powell has the impact everyone is stating he will
LB’s: Edge: toss up…both have talent but both have a lot to prove. This could be a big year for both, Joe Bostic and Jelani Jenkins—but they have been inconsistent in the past
CB’s – Edge: slight edge to Georgia with the Gator’s loss of Janoris Jenkins
SS – Edge: Matt Elam is a lot better athlete and has more “honest” potential than Mr. Dirty himself, Mr. Rambo, but Mr. Dirty does have more experience at this time. But Elam is being mentioned for possible SEC and National awards at strong safety. Toss up at this time.
FS – Edge to Georgia…..no proven talent on the field for Florida at this time.
Special teams – Toss up, with Georgia having an edge in the kicking game at this time. But not on kickoff and punt coverage….none better than Florida.
Finally
COACHING!!!
HC -
Muschamp vs. Richt – Based on performance in the postions they have held…I take Muschamp on game day.
OC -
Bobo vs. Weis – need I laugh now….or later?
DC -
Both unproven in college (although one had one year producing not very good results….and one has a better coaching record in the pros, and he does not coach at Georgia)
OL -
Verducci is one of the best OL coaches in college or the pros – edge, Florida.
DL -
Florida is coached by a former Hall of Fame DL in the NFL….and maybe one of the best defensive lineman in NFL history…..may I say more….Edge: Florida.
LBs – Toss up – both have decent coaches
DBs – Edge: Florida – The former DB at Auburn is a very good one.
WRs – Edge: Florida – Hill is a former Gator WR under Spurrier…and a very good coach.
Special teams – Gators have one of the best special teams in the country every year.
Kicking game – Georgia is better at this time….but Florida’s kicker is strong if he is healthy….and they signed the best punter in the country last year.
Overall experience and overall talent on the team: Edge: Gators
Overall leadership at the all important QB position: Edge – Dawgs
Overall coaching: Edge: Gators
Overall program tradition: 18 out of 21….and still counting this fall.
Go Gators!
Ga Peach
July 20th, 2011
1:36 pm
Really like the threesome of Samuel, Boo, and Crowell – much better than Ealey, King, and Thomas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxg1I1jA29c
Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 20th, 2011
1:42 pm
The best drive of the SG involved the series with Lemay at QB and Malcome at RB. I know way want Lemay at QB but found it intrigueing those two guys were leading the drive for a TD in the 4th Quarter. Interesting to see what he can bring to the table if healthy.
Nate the Great
July 20th, 2011
1:48 pm
Everyone who is doubting DawginLex, I have heard the same thing from ICs teammates. Most of the team has been throughly unimpressed with IC thus far. He didn’t come in with a workman like attitiude, he came in with a crown on his head and an air of entitlement.
There is darn good reason the UGA coaches moved Samuels back to RB.
Nate the Great
July 20th, 2011
1:53 pm
Tampa Gator: I liked your overall assessment of both teams, but its hard to talk about overall program tradition. Just a little reminder, football wasn’t invented in 1990 and even being dominated for the last 20+ years we still own the overall record.
18 of 21, but change is in the air this fall. Urban didn’t leave for Muschamp what Spurrier left for Zook.
Boise in ATL
July 20th, 2011
1:57 pm
Easy to root for kids like this – I like his attitude!
With that said – I think UGA is in for a 7-5 or 8-4 year. Broncos will be ready and we return a slew of players. UGA O-Line is a mess and the TB situation is not ideal – but Samuel, Malcome and Crowell would not be at UGA if they were not talented. Who knows? UGA defense will need to be great early in the season – think UGA can gel into a monster of a team by the end of the season.
I still think that it is a good thing for Ealey and King to be gone. Way too much baggage and lets face it – these guys were distractions and you could not depend on them – these two cats were selfish and did not buy into the team concept – otherwise, they would still be on the UGA roster.
Said this the other day – having a roster full of impressive superior athletes is good – but having a roster full of disciplined football players that function as a team is what will keep a coach employed.
IMHO – UGA has not been disciplined and has not played as a team the last few seasons.
Kudos to players like R. Samuel – this guy is all team.
UGA loses to Boise and South Carolina – is in trouble against Mississippi State and Florida. Potential dog fights against Tennessee, Auburn and GT – but thinking UGA wins these games. Should win the other games on the schedule.
Final score – Boise 28- UGA 17
DawginLex
July 20th, 2011
2:01 pm
Boise will be amazed at how athletic we are compared to VT and TCU.
We have better athletes at every position on the field except QB where that is a push.
Doug Martin woudln’t start for us at RB
Neither would any of your receivers or TE
Our D-line is bigger than yours and even though you return a ton of players, they are not as athletic as ours
Our 1st team OL is bigger than your 1st team DL and OL
Our kicking game is better
Your coach is more creative but that is the only advantage
Georgia 21
Boise 17
TC Dawg
July 20th, 2011
2:02 pm
Interesting development here. Seems like I remember an article a few months back on here about IC’s FB page. Wasn’t several of y’all quick to defend IC? Might have been a early warning sign after all. Hope that I’m wrong and the kid just needs to grow up. Either way, he won’t be redshirted, not after what happened with Moreno.
DawginLex
July 20th, 2011
2:03 pm
Buh Bye
I guarantee you Richard Samuel is smarter than you and will make more money than you when he gets out of college.
Thats the Truth, Truth
July 20th, 2011
2:06 pm
That report about Crowell is a month old. Crowell failed to finish one practice (his first collegiate practice) and the very next practice, he was far improved. If you don’t know all the specifics, don’t try and defame an 18 year old kid. Aaron Murray said that he has been tearing it up in the pass drills and catches everything. So in retrospect, please keep your mouth shut when you feel the urge to put down a kid because he doesn’t live up to your expectations. Crowell has a lot of room to grow up as do you if you still feel the urge to belittle kids in blogs. All Crowell needs to do is pass his classes, stay out of trouble, and he’ll be a beast on the football field.
DawginLex
July 20th, 2011
2:11 pm
I hope you are right.
I would never belittle a kid but the reports are not a month old that I have received.
No one wants him to succeed more than I do
Thats the Truth, Truth
July 20th, 2011
2:11 pm
The previous message was addressed to DawginLex. Remember, Crowell is 18 and his head has been inflated by fans like you that have been kissing his feet and calling him the messiah for the last year and a half. Crowell will be fine on the field. Fitness will come quickly to Crowell as he is that quick, that strong, and that talented. His character will be helped by Thomas Brown’s guidance.
UGA Insider
July 20th, 2011
2:16 pm
At least we have people working like Thomas Brown and Will Witherspoon who can keep any eye on new players and someone these kids can respect. I think that will really pay off after 2 or 3 recruiting classes. Should have been done a long time ago but CMR relied too heavily on friends who had NO respect from players. I think last season was the culmination of errors CMR had made in judgement of his staff over the past 4 or 5 years beginning with the saga to not pay BVG the money he wanted. I only pray that that culmination does not spread into 2011. It very well may.
Beast from the East
July 20th, 2011
2:17 pm
http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/SECSPORTS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL/FootballMedia.aspx
Link to SEC Media Days
Thats the Truth, Truth
July 20th, 2011
2:19 pm
Trust me DawginLex, one report can circulate for months on end. I simply heard that exact report when he first got on campus. If three guys give the same report in different wording, what do you think happens? In the next weeks, I began to hear better reports.
DawginLex
July 20th, 2011
2:22 pm
I hope it is true. i really don’t want us to have to fire richt or force him to resign.
Despite all the fix it tomorrow folks who believe that magically we are competing for the BCS title once a change is made, firing a coach will put us at least 2 years away from doing anything.
Some people will argue that is no worse than today.
DawginLex
July 20th, 2011
2:23 pm
My point to that previous ramble is that IC is one of the keys to a improved season and better results.
BhamDawg
July 20th, 2011
2:28 pm
Keep the faith “Boo”…we just got another big ugly for the trenches for next year. Chester Brown 6′ 6″ 333lb OT just confirmed his commitment to UGA for 2012. That makes 2 big ones with Theus at 6′6″ 292 lb OT. 2012 class is about to get exciting…you better be ready for all the news
Coach D
July 20th, 2011
2:30 pm
I looked at some of his H.S. highlights. He really looks like the real deal. Dare I say a little like old # 34 that roamed Sanford stadium a while back? His speed is not top notch, but hopefully he’ll be a contributor this fall. GO DAWGS!!!
esaun
July 20th, 2011
2:31 pm
If IC had went to bama wonder how many bama fans would be ripping him in their local newspaper every chance they get. We finally get a no. 1 talent to stay at home only to have fans doubt him before he takes a snap. UGA fans baffel me; coach mediocure for last 4 years yet fan base criticize freshman back before the season. Go figure.. Mr 6-4 245 what happened with that size in 70s why no NFL: let me guess Joe T workout
Cmon man
July 20th, 2011
2:35 pm
Uga just picked up a commitment from chester brown 6′6 333 lb guard.
CHUCK UGA
July 20th, 2011
2:37 pm
Does anyone realize that Caleb King and Washaun Ealey made mistakes that literally cost Georgia three wins the past two seasons? King’s fumble at Colorado, Ealey’s fumble at South Carolina and at home versus Kentucky. There may be more that I am not thinking of.
Still@theBAR
July 20th, 2011
2:43 pm
Boo Got Shot! Boo Got Shot! I love that bit Neal Boortz plays once in a great while.
Cmon man
July 20th, 2011
2:45 pm
@esaun I ask myself the same questions about these so called fans. Fall camp starts in two wks and people are talking something that happend in early june. Hello it was his FIRST college workout. Why dont you talk abt how aaron murray said during 7 on 7 ic is amazing with the ball in his hands
Hobnail Boot Salesman
July 20th, 2011
2:49 pm
I suspect Malcome will be similar to V. Haynes
Not a bad deal if I am right and if IC matures reasonably
well we should be alright at th TB position by the time Fl.
comes up on the schedule. Of course that means that Bobo
will have to be creative in the first part of the schedule.
I wish I felt more encouraged about that aspect. But I am
pretty confident the D will be far superior to what we have
seen in quite some time. GATA !!!!
February through August
July 20th, 2011
2:49 pm
I keep reading about how big and how athletic UGA is, and how they are better than VT and TCU………..
This can’t be the same team that lost to Central Florida and then lost it’s 6 best players. Cause if it is there’s a lot of people doing meth on this site.
Boise open at -6 so I expect a lot of UGA fans to be rich on 9/4, lol.
Nate the Great
July 20th, 2011
2:54 pm
@DawginLex: I’m right there with you about IC disproving the rumors circulating about his work ethic. I think he will mature nicely but he didn’t come in with the right attitude to be a starter out of the gate. And all our fans ready to proclaim him “the key to the offense” need to realize he is a 18yo KID who needs to mature a little to handle the spotlight that is cast on the bigtime SEC players.
We all believe he has the physical tools to be an AA but so far, and its way too early to definitively say, he has lacked the attitude and mentality to do such. He will be used as a true freshman but it will be to the detriment of his development. Its dam near impossible to get the hype this kid has had and not get an ego.
Crowell won’t be gone in three years unless he transfers. He’ll need that long to handle the hype that his talent generates.
Charles
July 20th, 2011
2:59 pm
DawginLex – Some of what you’ve heard about Crowell may be true, but I can tell you with 100% certainty that the kid is in shape and a load. He’s a stud, and every one of the kids in Athens knows it.
His attitude and maturity needs some work, but the kid is 18. Let’s allow him to play before spreading all the bull. You said you’re 54…yet you’re still so immature that feel the need to play insider on a newspaper board. Grow up, my man, and let the kid at least get into fall practice before you judge him.
1953Dawg
July 20th, 2011
3:04 pm
If this kid’s groin injury is still giving him problems you can write off another running back for 2011. Just another in a long line of 4 star prospects that UGA signs and they wind up with major injuries that keep them from contirbuting. This program seems to get more of these types of injuries than any school in the SEC. Maybe Richt had better do more ministry work, because the heaven’s above certainly aren’t looking down on him or his program. Just a quick list of these type of injuries, Long, Benedict, BOO, Sanks, Tanner Strickland,Dexter Morant, T.J.Stripling. That is an all-star team if they lived up to their potential, but none of them have ever really contributed at UGA. As far as the groin injury, if it hasn’t healed properly by now, don’t look for it to dramatically improve once contact begins.Remember King having a groin or hamstring that kept him out of half the season a couple of years ago. Doens’t really matter, because UGA has no line to block no matter who is carrying the ball, and this is a Richt problem that has been at UGA for 10 years now. An unlucky UGA is less than mediocre. OMG!!
Nate the Great
July 20th, 2011
3:07 pm
February through August
July 20th, 2011
2:49 pm
——
Anyone with this much hate must have just lost the only ACC title their team has ever won. We are fans and that means getting excited about the upcoming season, regardless of what the recent history says. I guess this is why you can’t fill a high school-esque stadium. Your team stinks, aren’t getting any better, so why show up? (average Tech mentality)
For all you techies who continually defend the failed attempt at a cover-up, do you think Nixon would have been impeached if he didn’t try to cover it up? What if Clemmons told the truth to Congress or said nothing at all? Telling the truth goes a long way and cover ups get you impeached or on 4 years probation and titles stripped.
Boise in ATL
July 20th, 2011
3:10 pm
DawginLex – responding to your reply – Oklahoma, Oregon (twice) and VT were probably more athletic at every position than Boise State – except for QB being a push – as well.
In fact – I would think that all of those teams would beat UGA over the last few years as UGA has been dropping off.
I am sure UGA was a lot more athletic – at every position – except for QB being a push – than OK STATE, South Carolina, MS STATE, COLORADO and THE University of CENTREL FLORIDA.
Point is – Boise has closed the gap some in our overall athleticism.
And to tell you the truth – UGA is and should be deeper than Boise State.
However, we are very discipline and play as a team. Our players develop. Maybe some of UGA’s 4 and 5 star recruits maxed out in High School and just could not develop beyond average college football players.
I do think UGA has bottomed out and cycling back -up. But not too sure how high they will go.
I used to think Coach Richt would win at least ONE NT – and thought UGA would win several NT’s under his leadership. I do not think Richt will sniff a National Title game – unless he is an invited guest.
Real leadership, team discipline, player development and coaching have been missing in Athens – how else do you explain UGA’s last two seasons?
Getting Upset every by a lesser opponent is going to happen – like Alabama vs Utah.
However – going 8-5 – then 6-7 – with losses to:
– an average South Carolina team that won the SEC EAST by default because UGA, FLORIDA and Tennessee are on vacation (all SEC EAST teams had at least 5 losses last year)
– Mississippi State
– Colorado – frigging Colorado – they were horrible and their coach got fired!!!!
– a below average Florida team
– UCF – yes, UCF – that lost to Southen Mississippi
This tells you the current state of your program as a team. This is a TEAM game!
Next!!!
It’s the begginning of the year – we all have rose colored glasses on when we view our teams. But let’s be realistic – do you think UGA will win the SEC EAST on the heels of a disastrous 6-7 campaign??? Yes – if the SEC is as bad as it was last year.
JWDAWG
July 20th, 2011
3:11 pm
@Tampa Gator – We still lead the series 47-39-2. How bad did you all have to be back in the day to win as many as you recently have and still do not have the lead in the series? Just Saying…..
Go Dawgs!
Rooster
July 20th, 2011
3:14 pm
Corwell will end it being worse than Ealey. Take it to the bank!!!
Boise in ATL
July 20th, 2011
3:15 pm
Since moving to Atl a few years ago – I have heard several times someone saying or reading “BOO got shot”.
What is the joke or story behing BOO got SHOT? Thanks!
honest_abe
July 20th, 2011
3:18 pm
i’m 5′9 and a buck twenty five soaking wet. i’m 31 and i forgot how to run 10 years ago.
i love it when bloggers get on here and give stats. so fun.
ATL Sports Fan
July 20th, 2011
3:19 pm
Isiah is doing fine with the workouts so far. One of the main reasons Thomas Brown is stuck on him is because TB knows what is like as a freshman runningback and being new on campus. Crowell has not missed a team organized meeting or a workout. Yes, I said team organized because thats all they can do right now.
DawginLex
July 20th, 2011
3:20 pm
boise
We will beat Boise but will lose to SC because they have better athletes than we do in most positions. We will not win the East
It wont be 45-13 like 2005 but Georgia will win.
Last year was a train wreck from the get go. Forget about it.
It will take until 2012 on into 2013 for the S&C program to get us up to the level of Bama, LSU and now Arkansas but we will be better and more athletic than Boise. Don’t give me anything about VT. You won on the last drive against a defense that was starting 9 new players and lost the next week to a high school team.
I stand by my prediction.
Tampa Gator
July 20th, 2011
3:22 pm
Nate the Great…..
When Spurrier left….he hardly recurited at all the last year at Florida…..there was hardly anything left for Zook. The cubbage was bare….and Zook went out and recruited his behind end off….but could not coach up that talent over the next 3 years.
On the other hand……Meyer left with top 10 recruiting classes for the last 3 years….including one of the best recuiting classes in history two years ago. Muschamp then put together and excellent class last year. Muschamp has tons of talent in Gainesvile just waiting to be coached….and it is.
The main problem at Florida right now has been some attritiion due injuries, bad behavior, and transfers of some 3rd string type players……but the main problem is at QB with Brantley. But Meyer, Muschamp, and Weis recruited the QB position extremely well last year with Driskell and Brissett….and they already had Murphy. So, the problem is on the way to being fixed. Driskell can really play and only needs experience. Brissett is a NFL type thrower according to Weis. Murphy is an exceptional athlete with a strong arm. Really doesn’t fit Weis’ offense though. But he will be a great change of pace QB next year…..and might end up beating out Brantley next year and play one year before Driskell and/or Brissett take over in 2012. The Gators have excellent talen in Gainesville….and based on commits so far this year….Muschamp is putting together one of the top recruiting classes in the country….which he probably will do every year. Difference is…..between him and Zook…..Muschamp has much better head coaching leadership and organizational skills (just look at the coaching staff he went out and hired this year)…..and I think, like Meyer, he will do a lot with the talent he has and what he brings in. Meyer didn’t leave because of a lack of talent in Gainesville. He left for personal reasons related to dire family problems that needed to be resolved….and he could not coach and do that.
Tampa Gator
July 20th, 2011
3:23 pm
That should have been “cubbard”
Nate the Great
July 20th, 2011
3:23 pm
@Charles: DawginLex is correct. Dobbs is the guy I spoke with about Crowell and he tells me the exact opposite of you. He may mature but he is not mature. Handing the keys to the kingdom by just allowing him to play and not WORKING to get on the field is not going to help the kid develop mentally. We all know he is gifted physically but he lacks the mental capability to handle the adversity that the SEC will throw his way. Not saying he is stupid, but a 18yo with an enormous amout of hype makes things difficult to keep in perspective.
I hope like heck I am wrong and get to trumpet it at the end of the season, but right now he might be best as a red shirt, which is exactly what would happen if Richt’s seat wasn’t so freaking hot.
ATL Sports Fan
July 20th, 2011
3:23 pm
Crowell is doing fine with the workouts. One of the main reasons Thomas Brown is stuck on him, is because TB knows what it’s like as a freshman runningback and being new on campus. Crowell has not missed a team organized meeting or a workout. Yes, I said team organized because thats all they can do right now.
UGA Insider
July 20th, 2011
3:24 pm
Where is Roll Tide??
We just got Chester Brown?
DawginLex
July 20th, 2011
3:25 pm
Has it been worked out what number IC and B Smith are going to wear since both will play some on offense?
JWDAWG
July 20th, 2011
3:25 pm
@Boise in Atl – I will respect your team when you play more than one good opponent a year. Boise always plays one good team within the first few games of the year, usually the first. The rest of the schedule is full of cupcakes. I would have loved to seen your team push to get into the PAC-12. Then you could have played a somewhat “real” schedule and had something to brag about. One good win a year does not make a national champ contender. That is all!
Go Dawgs!
ATL Sports Fan
July 20th, 2011
3:25 pm
Boise in ATL, nice copy and paste job. I’ve seen that post under a different name recently. GOOD JOB!
Tobias Funke
July 20th, 2011
3:26 pm
Agreed Lex
VT lost to James Madison the next week!
WDE
July 20th, 2011
3:29 pm
Boise in ATL nice blog @ 3:10 one thing that I try and remember and all fans should. This us a new season coming with major changes coming up for most teams in terms of personnel and team chemistry and in college ball it can have huge impacts on the programs. I agree that Boise last year played with a lot of disciple and are well coached. However if your giving away a lot in size and overall athletic ability I think you can’t bank on that in the first game of the season. My biggest concern for UGA vs Boise is the lack of time the OL will have to jell as a unit. Frankly if we were healthy and playing the 3 or 4th week I think we could steam roll Boise, however with NO game experience as a unit I see this being a very close game and I think turnovers and special teams will be a huge part of deciding the outcome…
Tampa Gator
July 20th, 2011
3:30 pm
JW Dawg…..
I went to school and classes with John Brantley dad…..and watched John Brantley dad play QB for a one win Florida team…..but he had more guts that his son had….but not more talent. I remember the really bad Florida teams…..but you guys have not performed well against my Gators since the invention of the forward pass and mult-faced offenses……you must admit. There will soon come a day when that all time record will no longer be in Georgia’s favor either. Just a matter of time. Florida’s football program is just…..simply…..a higher teir program than Georgia….right now…and in the future. You guys will have an occasional good year…..maybe this year…..but Florida will continue to dominate the series for many years to come. Just too good a program not too.