Much on minds of Georgia players, coaches at ‘Media Day’
Just finished up interviews with Georgia players to wrap up today’s “Media Day” session at UGA. Media met with head coach Mark Richt for about a half-hour before that.
Time is limited before the Bulldogs take the field for their first practice of preseason camp, so I’m going to just run out some of what I deem “highlights” or most pertinent news to come out of the sessions. I have not had time yet to transcribe the audio of the interviews so some of the quotes may not be exact.
For what it’s worth, here are the players that were made available to us: DB Brandon Boykin, TE Orson Charles, DB Sanders Commings, DE Abry Jones, WR Tavarres King, OT Cordy Glenn, C Ben Jones, QB Aaron Murray and DE DeAngelo Tyson.
OK, let’s get to it. . . .
*** Richt confirmed to the AJC that offensive lineman Austin Long will be out for the first part of camp with an illness. However, he held out hope that it might not be for as long as originally reported.
“What [director of sports medicine] Ron [Courson] is wanting us to call it now is a ‘mono-like’ illness,” Richt said. “We’re not entirely sure that’s what it is.”
Richt said Long will be monitored day-to-day with the hope he’ll be able to join practice in time to prepare for the season opener.
*** Richt addressed the disciplinary situation with senior wide receiver Israel Troupe. Well, kind of, anyway. For now, he said it’s “being handled internally” but he was not prepared to say whether or not Troupe might be suspended for the first game or miss any playing time as a result. “We’re going to do what we feel is most appropriate.”
Troupe, who will graduate on Saturday, was cited for urinating in public and then missed his court date this week. He’s expected to be part of the Bulldogs’ six-man rotation at wide receiver.
*** Richt on the eligibility issues surrounding linebacker Jarvis Jones: “The only thing I know is we have submitted whatever we found to the SEC office.”
*** Richt on Georgia being ranked No. 22 in the USA Today/Coaches Poll, which was released Thursday. He had not heard the results.
“It’s nice to be mentioned,” he said. “It’s more important where you are at the end, no doubt about it. We’ll see what the media thinks. But that’s a good sign.”
*** Richt on the extreme heat they’ll face with 4:30 practices the next two days: “I’m thankful we have real grass to practice on this year. We’re adding an extra break or two. We’ll get them in the shade for five minutes or so and let them hydrate. We’ll have morning practices the starting Saturday and through next week because of the heat and the rain and weather cycles. Once school begins (Aug. 15), we’ll be outdoors the last two weeks.”
*** Depth problems? What depth problems? Richt shared anecdotes about how supposed depth problems often lead to the discoveries of great players. He talked about how injury issues at safety forced them to move a guy named Thomas Davis from linebacker. He said David Pollack was recruited as a fullback but they moved him to defensive tackle as a freshman because of depth problems. The next year, they moved him out to defensive end because of issues at the position.
*** UGA is still waiting to hear from the NCAA Eligibility Center on freshman linebacker signee Kent Turene of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.
*** On the “Dream Team” recruits: “All I’m asking them to do is to learn what to do and put themselves in position to compete.”
*** Sanders Commings on whether he considers himself a cornerback or a safety: “I’m a defensive back. I honestly don’t know which one I’m going to play. Coach Lakatos told me I’d be cross-training.”
*** Senior CB Brandon Boykin on the freshmen defensive backs:
“I think they all have the potential. It’s tough to say not putting in plays and not being out there with pads on, but if they continue to progress like they did this summer I honestly believe they could all contribute.
“We did a ton of teaching with those guys. We did pass skel three times a week and we would meet beforehand for an hour and a half to discuss their coverage responsibilities and things like that. They did a good job on all that. There’s a lot of responsibility on us as players to make sure they’re learning because the coaches can be around.
“I would say Chris Sanders and Damian Swann both did a good job in the summer guarding receivers and learning the plays. Corey Moore as well. He did a good job at safety, but there’s a lot more to that position than just covering.”
*** LB Christian Robinson on practicing in the heat: “The staff we have here, if you have a problem they know who you are. If you have a problem they’re not going to try to push you. . . . The coaches push us but they know when you’re having some issues physcially he’s going to tell Ron Courson and get him out there so we can get him back. They’re not going to take any chances.
“If you need to come out, do it, because we’d rather have somebody in there that’s able to go full speed and think real fast. We’d rather have somebody fresh in there than somebody who’s tired and doesn’t really feel ike they can play at best of their ability.
“My freshman year I had some heat issues. I had to go off to the side and take one knee. I was worn out to the point I was dazed and confused. They help me out the rest of practice. They do a good job of preparing us and giving us advice on how to prepare our bodies so nothing happens.
“I turned on the TV and looked at the weather and I was like, ‘oh no, here it comes.’ But I think you have to go through the fire to get where you want. . . . You’ve got to be in shape and whoever is in the best shape and plays the best when they get their opportunity is going to win on Saturday.
“As a freshman, they don’t know how you respond adversity and going through physical pain. Some of the older guys are telling you to get up and you’re having trouble. But they know when you’ve gone as hard as you can.
“Freshmen probably don’t know how much we need to push fluids. We go 20 periods at practice plus some special teams. Some of them probably haven’t gone that long or as intensely. We run from drill-to-drill. They may have had 15-minute water breaks in high school. The most we’ll have is five minutes. You’re moving. You don’t have time to stop. It will be culture shock for some of them. At this level you have to practice at a certain intensity and it will challenge them. Those are the guys you have to watch for.”
*** Quarterback Aaron Murray on different feeling going into this season. “I’m just a lot more comfortable. My knowledge of the playbook, my footwork, understanding my progressions, understanding defenses, the game really does slow down for you a lot. You start picking up things a lot faster. You understand the concepts of defenses and pick up little cues here and there. So I think the game is definitely slowing down. I just have to leep working and keep getting better before the season starts.”
Murray on wideouts: “We look great. I don’t think we have any question marks. The way those guys have worked this offseason is unbelievable and it starts with Tavarres King. He’s really taken those guys under his wing. They watch film two or three times a week, work on their footwork, they call me every day of the week to throw routes. Those guys have worked extrmely hard. I’d say right now we have seven or eight guys that could start Game 1 or get in there and play right now and help contribute to this team.”
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JYD
August 4th, 2011
3:11 pm
GATA
JT DAWG
August 4th, 2011
3:16 pm
SUPPORT YOUR DAWGS!!!
RxDawg
August 4th, 2011
3:31 pm
Go get em boys. Do the things you need to do. Do things the right way. Do what it takes to become champions.
security dawg
August 4th, 2011
3:34 pm
I LOVE THIS. FOOTBALL IS ON IT’S WAY BEEN WAITING TEN YEARS FOR THIS DREAM SEASON TO COME/……..GATA
OH IT’S GREAT TO BE A GA BULLDAWG
LHarding Dawg
August 4th, 2011
3:34 pm
Before the haters get on here, Murray is going to be the real thing. He’s a leader, he’s tough, and he’s smart. With him on the field, I believe we’ll be fine.
Now for the haters!
RabidDawgFan
August 4th, 2011
3:36 pm
I LOVE the mindset of our team this season. These boys want to work hard. The guys we have now will produce for us. They seem so hungry, and so focused to get the job done. I know Boise State isn’t scared, but I know for a fact, they have a 2nd thought in the back of their mind saying, “Dang. We gotta play Georgia.” I know it’s there.
jaglaw
August 4th, 2011
3:37 pm
Go Dawgs
Dawglasville
August 4th, 2011
3:37 pm
Sounds good but it always sounds good from camps across the country this time of year. The only thing that matters now is injuries,eligibilities, and freshman progression until we play Boise State.
meh
August 4th, 2011
3:41 pm
GO DAWGS!!
jaglaw
August 4th, 2011
3:41 pm
I remeber several SEC coaches( Petrino,Myer,Spurrier) saying how UGA had the best/real good pass rush last season. Our total scoring D was around 3rd in league, but last on third down.
WE WILL BE MUCH IMPROVED OVERALL.
GATA, yep its back.
Russ, the Temporary Mascot turned Running Back
August 4th, 2011
3:42 pm
Let’s say you are a little dog sitting in a little dog house on the sidelines and there’s a crowd of people around and one of the players decides he’s going to urinate right there on the sidelines close to your house. Some things a little dog should not have to put up with. Coach won’t let me wet the field and players should not be able to, either.
Big Mikey Dawg
August 4th, 2011
3:42 pm
A. Murray looks terrrific in the photos just posted from today’s meetings. 29 DAYS TO GO!!!
JDawg1785
August 4th, 2011
3:44 pm
Sic ‘em, Dawgs!!
Russ, the Temporary Mascot turned Running Back
August 4th, 2011
3:45 pm
I heard he was studying for his upcoming urinalysis test and got carried away. Whatever made him do it, it was not polite and it was not something even a little dog would get away with anymore. Maybe one of the Ugas but not me. Weak bladder is another sign of inbreeding. That and bumping into the furniture. Those cat-like barks are also a dead giveaway.
jaglaw
August 4th, 2011
3:46 pm
Im sure Kellen Moore is as good as is advertised. I personally like the kid.
But no QB can preform laying on his back. We will come at him hard, fast, and often. Live or die by the blitz. Otherwise he will pick us apart. I like our chances.
Oh, and as a credit to all teams in SEC. Boise State has not played against a defense as fast as UGA’s. I would be saying the same thing if it were LSU playing BS.
Russ, the Temporary Mascot turned Running Back
August 4th, 2011
3:49 pm
For now, he said it’s “being handled internally” . . . that could mean he was on diuretics. Handling it internally could mean saw palmetto tablets. Whatever they do, let’s hope there’s no more public urination. That’s embarrassing even to a little dog.
SEC EAST COACHES ASSOCIATION
August 4th, 2011
3:50 pm
Kellen Moore will pass for 375+ against your loser defense; Boise 37 UGA 17.
coachx
August 4th, 2011
3:51 pm
Thanks for the info Chip !
Can’t wait for September 3 !
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 4th, 2011
3:52 pm
That is awesome Chip about Murray. Third year in th esystem, watch out. He will imporve his Comp % if the WR hold onto the ball in the mid to upper 60’s. He is that good.
SEC EAST COACHES ASSOCIATION
August 4th, 2011
3:55 pm
then Garcia goes for 300+ in a blowout win over uga 27-10; couple that with the annual loss in Jax, Mississippi St. stompin that behind, and Auburn improving each week of the season, 5 loss season is probable. See ya in Shreveport vs. Texas Tech, where Tubberville rolls in CMR’s swan song.
True Dawg
August 4th, 2011
3:56 pm
Just hope Richt gets em coached up this time! Big games off the bat. And we gotta have BIG defense!
UGA Insider
August 4th, 2011
3:58 pm
I’m really worried about the JJ situation. It seems like the longer this goes on the worse it could be. Who ever imagined AJ would get 4 games when all of crap got sat???
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
3:59 pm
“We don’t have any secrets.”
-Steve Spurrier, after opening practice to the public.
Opposing teams will know what’s gonna happen.
Problem is stopping it.
LOL
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 4th, 2011
4:00 pm
Shreveport? Damn when did the SEC East join the ACC? Mental midgets out again….
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 4th, 2011
4:01 pm
Welcome to the current blog Nothing Could be finer! Thanks for catching up with us. I thought this morning you were talking how fast Carolina fans where? It must be the fans who are slow then…
Bdawg
August 4th, 2011
4:05 pm
I hope BS is ETREMELY confident on 9-3-11. They’ll need to be. Just don’t overlook us BS. Yeah, keep thinking “wow, ucf beat them, we’ll kill ‘em”. We have something to prove to the country, and we have a lot of PRIDE. Look out Kellen!
Born2Bark
August 4th, 2011
4:06 pm
REady to see what Big Jenkins looks like full pads. The guy is a manchild and is fast! Knowledge of the scheme is way better this year and it will be a big difference maker! Tree and Jarvis (once he gets clear) will be killers at LB! Take that to the bank
jay
August 4th, 2011
4:10 pm
The fact that Troupe is getting his degree says a lot more about
him than taking a leak in public. If I were arrested for every
time I’ve “drained the lizard” outside, I’d be a career criminal.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
4:11 pm
*** Sanders Commings on whether he considers himself a cornerback or a safety: “I’m a defensive back. I honestly don’t know which one I’m going to play. Coach Lakatos told me I’d be cross-training.”
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Advice to the coaches: quit yanking the boy around.
Sounds like thats been a problem with this coaching staff.
Tiny Tim
August 4th, 2011
4:11 pm
Why didn’t anyone ask Murray if he has considered lifts to help in seeing over the O and D lines?
Mitch Cumstein
August 4th, 2011
4:13 pm
I have as much optimism about this year as last, except to say, last year was absolutely awful. All of the games I recorded have been deleted because the season sucked so bad. However, I have the feeling that things will be a little different this year. If you watched the games from last year, you would notice that we lagged in the second half, thus the emphasis on S&C (strength & conditionong for all of the tek and state of alabama fans). Had the S&C not been so weak last year we would’ve won against Colorado, Miss. St, Fla, and several of the others that I don’t want to re-live. This year will be different. We WILL finish the drill.
Ignoring the Obvious
August 4th, 2011
4:13 pm
Murray has yet to beat a team with a winning record.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
4:13 pm
*** Quarterback Aaron Murray on different feeling going into this season. “I’m just a lot more comfortable.”
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We’ll see how comfortable he is after that freshman running back attempts to pass-block.
Destin Dawg
August 4th, 2011
4:14 pm
Big improvement will be on defense….. Grantham’s 2nd year in 3/4… he knows next couple years will make his coaching career…. and he’s good… he has the players and a favorable schedule… Junkyard dawgs are BBaaaccccckkkkk baby !!!
#1 preseason prognasticator
August 4th, 2011
4:14 pm
Mitch Cumstein, do you really have to be delusional to be a humper?
#1 preseason prognasticator
August 4th, 2011
4:15 pm
Destin Dawg 2nd season with mostly new front 7= another learning season.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
4:16 pm
*** Richt on the extreme heat they’ll face with 4:30 practices the next two days: “I’m thankful we have real grass to practice on this year. We’re adding an extra break or two. We’ll get them in the shade for five minutes or so and let them hydrate.”
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Careful, Coach. Your litter of dogs is already getting thin. You don’t want to lose anyone else due to heat-related stress.
ga gator
August 4th, 2011
4:17 pm
Looking forward to the dome against Bstate to see if all this optimism is justified. My take; if Murray doesn’t have a sophomore slump the Dawgs will be much improved.
Destin Dawg
August 4th, 2011
4:17 pm
who will Q.B. @ S.C. ???? game clucks.. poultry… fowl… can;t wait !! Go Dawgs !!!
Born2Bark
August 4th, 2011
4:19 pm
@nothing could be finer: I seem to remember you guys having a freshman RB last year that did just fine.
ga gator
August 4th, 2011
4:20 pm
Destin Dawg, I actually believe that Connor Shaw will beat out Garcia before the game in Athens. He is very similar to Murray in his ability to make plays on the run.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
4:22 pm
Yes, but Lattimore has been competing against elite competition since the 9th grade.
He was mentally and physically prepared.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
4:22 pm
Connor Shaw actually looked pretty good in practice last night.
Many people think that he will play regardless of what Garcia does.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 4th, 2011
4:24 pm
Actually Lattimore began playing football in the 3rd grade.
Stephon Garcia
August 4th, 2011
4:25 pm
me and coach going out for a few beers… Spurrier won;t mind .. he doesn’t have anybody else !!
DawginLex
August 4th, 2011
4:28 pm
NCBF
the running back blocking for Murray is a 240 LB man who will do just fine.
Crowell won’t start
there is also a 270 LB fullback
you really need to go play in traffic with the other chickens
SOUTH CAROLINA 9-5 SHOULD HAVE BEEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
WHERE WAS THE PARADE?
56-18
Blown out by FSU in Chicken Bowl
A Hall of Fame Season
Humiliator
August 4th, 2011
4:30 pm
Better to be blown out by FSU than humiliated by UCF.
Hershel
August 4th, 2011
4:31 pm
In addition to coaching Crowell up, I have taught him how to parallel park in my 1980 Trans Am.
Cammy Cam
August 4th, 2011
4:32 pm
Hershel, I could buy a lot of Trans Ams with 250K.
Cmon man
August 4th, 2011
4:32 pm
@nothing could be finer: does lattimore still have nightmares about little ole greg reid?
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
4:34 pm
So, if that freshman running back is not in the game, its an obvious pass-play?
Genious move by the OC.
Destin Dawg
August 4th, 2011
4:37 pm
Conner Shaw is a good kid … we didn’t have room for him at UGA… he’ll be better with experience.. late season maybe if needed.. definately next year, !!! Go Dawgs !!!!
ga gator
August 4th, 2011
4:37 pm
Spurrier will give up after this year with Carolina again folding at the end of the season and head to the golf course full time.
ga gator
August 4th, 2011
4:39 pm
Destin Dawg, saw him play many times in HS and put on a show in a losing cause against GHS in the semi finals. I see him very similar to Aaron Murray.
JT DAWG
August 4th, 2011
4:41 pm
HUMILIATOR
Dawg fans aren’t the ones bragging about their season last year. Some numskull Chicken Fan is the one bragging about his teams 5 loss season and declaring “Nothing Could Be Finer.”
DawginLex
August 4th, 2011
4:43 pm
When did i say that?
Samuel won’t be running the ball?
If you are stupid enough to believe that, have at it.
Later
I done arguing/debating with a moron
Hope you keep your QB and coaching staff sober
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
4:43 pm
Connor Shaw is a good kid.
He will play vs Ga this year.
Just another wrinkle for that dog defense to try and get their heads around.
Garcia/Moore
August 4th, 2011
4:44 pm
Only way they throw for over 300 yards against the Dogs D is if we played them twice. Garcia will likely go for about 200, Moore maybe 225. Both BS and SC running games get shut down.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
4:45 pm
Isn’t Samuel the converted linebacker?
Yea, he might run the ball………..in obvious short-yardage situations.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
4:46 pm
Highly doubt that Ga shuts down the SC running game.
But, anything can happen, I suppose.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
4:47 pm
Gotta run.
Can’t wait to hear all about Ga’s first practice was!
Should be all “peaches”, right?
LOL
CHDawg
August 4th, 2011
4:56 pm
What is different this year is attitude! The new guys are working hard. I like what I’m hearing about the WRs and DBs! T. King’s one word description of the WRs–fast. It will be nice to have great speed, and let’s hope they can catch! GDay shows how nice it is to have a lot of talent in the D backfield coming in this year. And there was no mention of the 5 stars….that’s good, I think. Go Dawgs.
CHDawg
August 4th, 2011
4:57 pm
BTW, fast was from an earlier interview.
Natureboy809
August 4th, 2011
4:58 pm
Our players are saying all the right things to give us hope that they are more focused this season than last and working harder than ever and guys are understanding their positions much better now….
We’ve heard the same things for 3 offseasons now
So on one hand, our fans are like, “yeah, we’ve heard this before, we’ll believe it when we see it…”
On the other had, there are 3 facts (not players speak) that actually DO give me some hope
1) It is the 2nd year in Grantham’s 3-4 which usually does mean improvement (2nd year of a new system)
2) Several players who were rumored to be trouble makers and/or bad attitudes were shown the door
3) ZERO (knock on a forest of wood) arrests this off season
michael
August 4th, 2011
4:59 pm
To the TEAM NUTRITIONIST, please take note: There is a purified alkaline water that is infused with electrolytes that can really give the players the “edge” when it comes to finishing the drill. Please check out http://www.essentiawater.com All I can say is that I have been drinking this stuff for about 2 weeks and I feel like I can conquer the world!
Mad Dog One
August 4th, 2011
5:04 pm
I can’t understand where all this BS about what a great team the thunder chickens have. The SEC east was the worst it has been in 20 years you’ll still had a 9/5 record. Just what in the h@!! are you’ll so proud of??????
SSIgator
August 4th, 2011
5:09 pm
“Troupe, who will graduate on Saturday, was cited for urinating in public and then missed his court date this week.”
No big deal, he thought he was at a UGA pre-game tailgate party. It is quite acceptable there.
Missing a court date? Who cares. That’s what the UGA attorneys are for.
Coach em up Preacha Man, coach em up.
superDawg
August 4th, 2011
5:10 pm
If I were boise state I would be nervous.
Troll Power Ratings
August 4th, 2011
5:23 pm
@Humiliator: “Better to be blown out by FSU than humiliated by UCF.” Very true. Except one big difference: Georgia fans know last year was a debacle of a season; SC fans point to it as the pinnacle of their success – their best ever.
GTBob
August 4th, 2011
5:57 pm
Richt on Georgia being ranked No. 22:
Well, we went 6-7 last year including a loss to UCF. We lost our two best receivers, our two best running backs, key members on defense, and we barely have enough guys on the offensive line to even start. My impression is that the coaches would rank us regardless of our team or the situation.
Troll Power Ratings
August 4th, 2011
6:09 pm
@GTBob: You hate it don’t you? That’s all true and Georgia is very likely to be much better. How ’bout your team? How do the coaches rank them?
Johnson on not being ranked:
Well, we suck.
Big D
August 4th, 2011
6:16 pm
Natureboy809,
Great comments and I agree but I would add…
4.) New S&C Program to finish the drill
5.) Second year of new AD which I believe has given CMR a new focus or a light under his a##.
GTBob
August 4th, 2011
6:30 pm
Last years preseason coaches poll: UGA 21st
This years preseason coaches poll: UGA 22nd.
So judging by these always accurate polls UGA should be a little worse then last year.
Stinger2
August 4th, 2011
6:33 pm
Someone above commented how good Murray looks in the pictures. I hope he looks as good or better on the field.
I am a GT fan but also follow the UGA program very closely. I believe the preseason top 25 ranking is indicative of how their season will go. At least 9 and most likely 10 regular season wins provided they at least split the first two.
Mobile Dawg
August 4th, 2011
6:47 pm
All the pressure is on everyone else this year. Love the underdawg role. Maybe they will be wonderdawgs after all. My two biggest concerns are the OL and Coaching Philosophy/Game Planning.
Certainly ain’t ssigator, and nothing could be finer. Jerks for sure.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
August 4th, 2011
6:53 pm
GTBob
Yea and you’ll still lose to UGA again thats whats so pathetic
GTBob
August 4th, 2011
7:06 pm
Flat Tire, if UGA doesn’t beat Tech this year then they should cut every player on the team and start over. That would be embarrassing. UGA will be bad this year but GT will be god awful.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
August 4th, 2011
7:12 pm
GTBob
I will one up you
If we lose to FL again this year. Im putting on Blue and Gold and crossing my fingers that you will beat us and break the NCAA scoring record again against us
Hopefully then major changes will finally happen
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 4th, 2011
7:19 pm
FYI..
ESPN Classic Auburn vs. FSU
We can watch our Recruiting guy Rodney Gardner play RG for Auburn.LOL!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 4th, 2011
7:20 pm
Its the 1989 Sugar Bowl
georgiagirl
August 4th, 2011
7:23 pm
Nothing could be finer, get a life fool
dawgcrzy
August 4th, 2011
8:03 pm
jenkins couldn’t make it all the way through practice? What about the 4th quarter?
BigGAdawg
August 4th, 2011
8:05 pm
Thanks Chip, we can always count on you for a good job.
WOOF!
Bwk Dawg
August 4th, 2011
8:23 pm
just left rivals.com and Anthony Dasher gave a good report on how the dawgs are looking at their first practice
Be Real
August 4th, 2011
8:27 pm
Chip, you didn’t ask any questions I see ?
Be Real
August 4th, 2011
8:29 pm
You didn’t even ask who the starting running back would be against Boise State ?
murray county mystic
August 4th, 2011
8:45 pm
one of the biggest reason’s Georgia gets no respect nationally is blogs like this one…the AJC, the flagship newspaper of Georgia, if not the south, graciously supplies UGA fans a forum on which to discuss UGA football…UGA “fans” show nothing but nastiness to so called “trolls”, who are only trying to help the common UGA fan accept the national perception that UGA is a second-tier, mid-level SEC program…a comparison could easily be made that UGA is the conference version of Clemson…or Illinois of the Big Ten could be used as a reference for our friends from the mid-west…so, next time you attack a “troll” as you call them, know they are only here to help…
Pee Pee Troupe
August 4th, 2011
8:49 pm
Let’s get one thing clear: Israel Troupe did not “miss” his court date. Like many dawgtards before him, he chose to ignore the court date, figuring someone would wave a wand and make it all go away.
This is the me-first entitlement mentality of Mark Richt’s recruits, and It’s why most of them will end up on weL
Nellie Bly
August 4th, 2011
8:54 pm
“… so, next time you attack a “troll” as you call them, know they are only here to help…”
A very astute analysis, but I doubt if many of these homers can grasp such a difficult concept. Let’s just leave them alone, enjoying their cheap booze in their double-wides.
JB
August 4th, 2011
8:58 pm
dawgs open 2-0.
Nobody seeing it. They will.
LakeDawg
August 4th, 2011
9:00 pm
Its obvious that there is a different mindset this year. Its more than just words. I can’t wait! GATA
Poopdawg
August 4th, 2011
9:06 pm
Misty , no national respect due to ajc bloggers ? Have you lost your mine? Oh yeah your only trying to help. Murray green has infected your soul.
ssidawg
August 4th, 2011
9:10 pm
Go Dawgs! I’m excited about this season!
Big Balls Jacket
August 4th, 2011
9:16 pm
Ahh look at the little Leg Humpers, all excited about another year of under-performing. Can’t wait for a quick 0-2 and the death to Richt comments.
murray county mystic
August 4th, 2011
9:31 pm
@Poopdawg (there’s a handle that commands national respect)…I haven’t lost my mine…i’ve never owned a mine…your reply to my post is a great example of why my guidance is so desperately needed…please, everyone, read dear Poopdawg’s post @9:06…my work is here, among the other Poopdawg’s…guiding those who do not know the truth…
UGAKEV
August 4th, 2011
9:56 pm
murray county mystic,
WOW! Your trying to help us out huh? With what!? Comedy night!!? LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I seriously have not laughed this hard in a long time. I realy do appreciate you for that. Atleast you served some kind of purpose in here.
Rogeriter
August 4th, 2011
9:59 pm
SSiGator, Just for fun, I went to the U of Fla blog on the Gainesville paper. I looked at several blogs and there were no blogs from you. Don’t you like to talk about your Gators with Gator fans? Or have they just banned losers like you from coming on there. Or are you just more obsessed with criticizing other teams than you are discussing what team you pretend to support.
The Georgia Way
August 4th, 2011
10:05 pm
Isreal Troupe will be suspended from the pool party, but he will be rehabilitated by game day.
Hayley Huggins
August 4th, 2011
10:14 pm
Oh just admit it UGAY, you suck. UGA- the wait until next year team. UGA will finish 4th in the east, book it losers.
Dean Tate
August 4th, 2011
10:17 pm
Go Dawgs! GATA!!
Hayley Huggins
August 4th, 2011
10:19 pm
UGA a Clemson? They wish, UGaY IS MORE LIKE Maryland. Noone cares about the crap school except the local bubbas. Yeah, you know who you are losers. Now back to the trailer back in Athens with you.
Hayley Huggins
August 4th, 2011
10:22 pm
Got I hope that gay QB of yours figured out what Acutane is. The kid needs to get past the zit garden that is his chin. I mean do you really want a zit faced punk suckling on the Richt teet or his gay kickers unit for that matter.
Hayley Huggins
August 4th, 2011
10:24 pm
eat more gay chicken….
Hayley Huggins
August 4th, 2011
10:24 pm
AJC is a liberal rag….
Hayley Huggins
August 4th, 2011
10:26 pm
obviously there are no AJC keepers out tonight, everything is posted, I love it.
Obama – you suck!
Columbus
August 4th, 2011
10:39 pm
It might just be the “Year of the Dawg!”
And it only will get better and better the next 5. Richt will be in his prime and the new defense will continue to improve and the “special” players will be coming to UGA for the most part. The Ray Drew’s, Crowell’s, Mitchell’s. Jenkins’, etc. We are just getting started.
murray county mystic
August 4th, 2011
10:41 pm
@UGAKEV…if your stated appreciation for my commentary tonite is sincere, thanks…my burden is indeed heavy, but, one that I feel is necessary…just trying to help the UGA fanbase keep their expectations in perspective…sure, my detractors will be many; my supporters few…in the end, this UGA team is a 7-5 squad…no more, no less…
Troll Power Ratings
August 4th, 2011
10:44 pm
@murray county mystic: You’re a TROLL. Thanks so much for caring.
murray county mystic
August 4th, 2011
10:49 pm
@Columbus…prime example…CMR has been getting “special” players for the last decade…top three classes for years…in that decade, Florida and LSU have 2 national championships each, Bama and AUburn 1 a piece…wake up my friend; it’s time for a change in Athens…what has $30+ million really bought you?…a victory over Hawaii??…Vandy could have beaten Hawaii…the last 5 years are all that matter, and, UGA has won nothing…but you did lose to UCF…just looking at things realistically…no rose colored glasses…to quote Winston Churchill: “don’t hate the player, hate the game”…
murray county mystic
August 4th, 2011
10:55 pm
@troll power ratings…my heart goes out to you…your posts are always misguided, and almost always moronic…my wish for you is continued success with your job delivering pizza’s…hopefully gas prices will go down soon…
Mark Wrecked
August 4th, 2011
10:58 pm
Dog fans, please pass the jug of my latest batch of koolaid around. Never mind about the fact that we don’t have a clue about the game of football. I’ve been studying up on it since Mr McCavity relieved me of all my administrative duties. One thing I’ll guarantee youz: I’ll be mighty tan on the sideline of the Georgia Dome against UCF in about three weeks. They are no match for us….
Mark Wrecked
August 4th, 2011
10:59 pm
er uh, I mean BS…
Crowell's facebook page/Lowcountry bulldawg is a d---he
August 4th, 2011
11:13 pm
What do you expect mutts? You are getting sloppy seconds from better programs like Florida, USC, Allbarn & Alabama. Face it…. you are on the same level as Kentucky & Vandy. Just another automatic “W” on the schedule.
RedandBlackDAWG
August 4th, 2011
11:14 pm
A lot of jealous non-UGA fans on here. You are scared and worried your team will get it’s lunch handed to you by UGA. Making stupid and distasteful comments on a blog, will not help your team win on the field. It does succeed in making a lot of you negative folks, looks moronic, and completely jealous and in fear of the upcoming season.
GO DAWGS
Dawgboy
August 4th, 2011
11:22 pm
How can the 8th best team in the SEC be ranked 22nd in the country? It is possible that Arkansas, LSU, Mississippi State, Alabama, Auburn, South Carolina, and Florida could all finish the season in the top 25. When you look at how these other SEC programs have progressed while we have regressed, you wonder how in the world we were given such a lofty ranking.
KJ
August 4th, 2011
11:34 pm
Well, we’ve gone from “second-tier”, Clemson, Illinois, all the way down to UK and Vandy. Don’t stop now trolls; perhaps by morning we’ll have UGA comparable to FCS teams!
Sick life you people must have, with such enviable cognitive abilities.
They call me TROLL
August 4th, 2011
11:45 pm
Typical UGA fan comment-”have you lost your (mine)? Most of you dufuss headed idiots don’t remember ole coach Vince poor mouthing his team when everybody knew he had some horses. He would express all his concerns on his team and brag on his opponents team. Then go out and beat the hell out of em. I loved the guy. But CMR is a positive thinking coach, nothing wrong with that. But ya gotta prove it on the feild.
truedawg
August 5th, 2011
12:27 am
I’m really loving the teams mind set. also the looks I’ve got of the players, look hard, tough, and hungry. These dawgs have been kicked, bullied, and talked down to….but I believe it has made them close ranks, get closer, and work harder. I look for a lights out defense. Boise game will be a shoot out first qtr, and maybe first half. Second half will see more QB rushes, more sacks. and more 3 and outs by BS. If the Dawgs can match scores the first half, UGA wins it in the second half. I don’t think BS has the size to hold up in the trenches for 4 qtrs. Add the edge of special teams by UGA and Dawgs pull it out 28-21. Get the drunk chickens between the hedges and shut down the run. Get Jefferies covered and Garcia will be thinking beer-thirty by the half. as always…close game. UGA 17 SC 14…And so it begins..GO DAWGS!!!
Hendu
August 5th, 2011
12:45 am
CMR has never won with HIS players. Great QB coach, but could not beat me on his best day. Hank Adams. He is paid to stay in Athens not Honduras! Get him nailed down on his plan.
59bulldawg
August 5th, 2011
4:25 am
Dreamed last night that Crowell had a big day against SC. Hope it’s true.
Destin Dawg
August 5th, 2011
6:06 am
if Lattimore and Garcia don’t have any quality backups…… UGA 27 S.C. 14
Joe
August 5th, 2011
6:55 am
WOW- just the change in mindset is refreshing….to early to tell if it will equal results on the field, but so happy we got rid of the cancer that was part of this team…….as good as AJ was, fact is he was part of it…..
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 5th, 2011
8:49 am
Dreamed last night that Crowell had a big day against SC.
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LOL
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 5th, 2011
8:51 am
if Lattimore and Garcia don’t have any quality backups
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Lattimore’s backup was the starter in 2009.
Garcia’s backup will play regardless of how Stephen plays.
Funny thing is that both are quality backups that are from the state of Georgia that the dogs missed in recruiting.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 5th, 2011
8:53 am
Apparently Jonthan Jenkins couldn’t make it through the entire practice last night.
Not a good sign, especially on a hot afternoon on September 10.
sandman053
August 5th, 2011
9:04 am
@ NCBF as to JJ having heat problems, he was showing out busting his hump in 100 degree weather. He will be fine,l heck we still have 4 weeks till BS (an indoor game in the Dome oh yeah you guys don’t like that place having lost there twice in 30 days last season) and 5 until SCU comes to town. I think he will be plenty used to the heat by then plus we happen to have two big fella’s at NT. So I am not worried there.
As to us not recruiting the two SCU backups, we didn’t need Conner Shaw since we had LeMay coming, Hutson Mason on the team plus Murray and Mett. As to Lattimore’s backup, when the recruiting cycle was going on we had Ealey, Moreno, and King. Granted two didn’t work out too well, but we didn’t know that at the time. I’m still not happy at TB as I am not a Crowell jock-sniffer, but I think we are going to be ok. Samuel is still as fast as he was last time he was at TB two years ago, but this year he is up to 240lbs instead of 220. So Mr. Clowney might be tired of hitting him. And as to short yardage, you forget Jenkins is wearing #6, so let’s see someone stop him from picking up a yard or two when we need it running behind 280 lb. Bruce Figgins.
RedandBlackDAWG
August 5th, 2011
9:13 am
These kids want to atone for last years record, and that is when teams they play have to beware. Play with heart, do your best, and play with the ole, Junkyard DAWG mentality, a little bit, and more than a few teams are going to find out, that these dogs can play. Take them lightly at your own risk.
GO DAWGS
Mobile Dawg
August 5th, 2011
9:21 am
Listen to the pot calling the kettle black, talk about not being able to finish.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 5th, 2011
9:32 am
Mr. Clowney will likely come on on 3rd downs and special situations as there are already two DE starters ahead of him. A fresh Clowney is bad news for a tired dog o-line.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 5th, 2011
9:35 am
Rivals.com ranks SC’s D-Line at number 3 in the nation.
Other prognosticators are very high on this group.
They should be tough to run against.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 5th, 2011
9:36 am
Oh and Boise is ranked pretty high as well……
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1246774
sandman053
August 5th, 2011
9:41 am
Boise being ranked high isn’t the same as SCU being ranked high. Ya’ll play real teams with SEC talent to get ranked that high. BS plays what? one game per year that matters and is even remotely close to a high talent level?
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 5th, 2011
9:43 am
True. I think Ga can handle them. But they won’t be a push-over.
If SC wasn’t playing at the same time that day, I would probly watch that game.
South GA Dawg
August 5th, 2011
9:55 am
A former Georgia Tech associate professor has been indicted in Fulton and Clayton counties on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of children.
DawgnMD
August 5th, 2011
9:55 am
As a life long UGA fan I am exicited. Not since the early 80s have I seen such a transformation of our team. The locker room cancers are gone. Our SRs seem to adopted a leadership role not seen since the VD days. Go DAWGS beat BS then worry about the next game. GATA
sandman053
August 5th, 2011
10:21 am
NCBF I thought your game was an afternoon game like 4 or 5? In Charlotte right?
sandman053
August 5th, 2011
10:23 am
DawginMD I agree. I think this team has a chip on their shoulder and they certainly have a boatload of talent…could be a dangerous combination and will certainly be a special season
gbal
August 5th, 2011
10:41 am
Question : Is there a guy on this blog who can say that he has never urinated in public? I certainly can’t. Be honest!!
sandman053
August 5th, 2011
10:49 am
I can’t even say I’ve never urinated in public in Athens. He just got caught was all plus he is a football player so that is instant headlines. Add in UGA football player in a summer of no arrests then you have AJC headlines.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 5th, 2011
10:56 am
SC plays East Carolina in Charlotte at 7:00.
ECU has a pretty good passing offense and SC’s passing defense is not that great (at least last year’s).
But ECU’s defense is terrible. Could be a shootout.
gbal
August 5th, 2011
11:15 am
???
gbal
August 5th, 2011
11:16 am
huh
scotty22
August 5th, 2011
11:54 am
I tell you…I got a good feeling about my boys this year. Despite all the nay sayers and question marks on depth…watch what I tell you the dawgs are going to hunker down and play some goof ole fashioned SEC football and surprise a LOT OF PEOPLE in 2011! Win lose or draw DAWG fan for life…go get um boys!
RedandBlackDAWG
August 5th, 2011
12:59 pm
And once again,
The idiot of the day award goes to:
“Lowcountry bulldawg & RedandBlackDAWG are d—he bags ”
You haven’t even got the guts to post your own handle on here. And then you try and be stupid, talking about real men. Grow up you little turd, LOL.
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Jesse Sewell
August 9th, 2011
11:37 pm
Sounds like a lot of positive spin coming out of Georgia. Not a lot of genuine confidence. Believe me I know the difference. I am a South Carolina fan after all. I have had to separate the truth from the bull for a few decades now. Georgia fans might not immediately smell the bull or recognize its aroma, but I can definitely smell it. Linebackers being moved to running back, etc. Wow, wake up Georgia fans, smell the coffee. Murray is going to lead the SEC in sacks given up. Georgia starts 0-2, and fortunate to duplicate last years success.
Jesse Sewell
August 9th, 2011
11:46 pm
@Nothing Could Be Finer…,
ECU starts a new QB with three career starts since HS. They will be soundly defeated by South Carolina. The line is 23 points. If I had any extra cash I just might take that to the bank. SC will win by 30 pts or more. Not because ECU is so bad, they just simply will struggle mightily to put any points on the board with what is essentially a rookie QB and suspect O-line vs one of the SEC’s premiere pass rushing defenses.