What do you want to know as Georgia Bulldogs open camp today?
Athens — Georgia is holding its annual preseason “Media Day” later today. After lunch in the new multipurpose facility at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall, we’ll get a 30-minute, question-and-answer session with head coach Mark Richt followed by a session with selected players.
Actually, us media types don’t get to select the players. We don’t know just yet which players will be made available to us. But we do know none of them will be true freshmen. They’re off limits for interviews until August 11th.
You can expect the usual team leaders to be in attendance. Just guessing here but I suspect guys like quarterback Aaron Murray, linebacker Christian Robinson, center Ben Jones, defensive back Brandon Boykin, wide receiver Tavarres King, tight end Orson Charles and tackle Cordy Glenn will be there. Doubtful big John Jenkins will be available but it’d be nice if he was.
Anyway, I need your help. I’m looking for some feedback. There are a lot of obvious storylines heading into the 2011 season and we’ll definitely get to all of those. But I’d like to hear what are some of the other subjects you’d like me to cover. Is there a particular player you’d like learn more about or a specific question you’d like me to ask Richt or a certain player or one of the assistants? Is there something you’ve always been curious about but was never sure who to ask? What would you ask if you were in attendance?
Well, now’s your chance. Let me know and, if it’s a reasonable request, I’ll try my best to get an answer for you.
After today’s media session, Georgia will conduct it’s first of 29 preseason practices. It’s supposed to start around 4:30 p.m. Last time I checked the heat index is supposed to be around 107 degrees then. So I know one of my questions is going to be what kind of special precautions are they making for the extreme heat.
But that’s just me. What would you ask?
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JT DAWG
August 4th, 2011
11:13 am
Nothing Could Be Finer
When does your tech prep high school classes start? I am sure I speak for everyone on here that we look forward to you starting 9th grade. Always remember, the world needs ditch diggers too.
Why are you bragging on a 5 loss team? That is terrible, boy.
LB Sharp
August 4th, 2011
11:14 am
What does it take to be a top program in the sec year in and year out? What are the strenghts of the top teams Uga plays each year in terms of how they run there programs.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
11:15 am
“We try to let the quarterbacks throw the ball in these drills with no pads on, but we can’t slow Jadeveon down.”
-Spurrier
david
August 4th, 2011
11:15 am
do you think crowell is going to live up to all the hipe he has been getting?is he going to be another sanks ;cooper;ealy king?
1953 Was A lousy Year
August 4th, 2011
11:16 am
NCBF
Is Ebonics a graduate level course at USCe now or is it still undergraduate?
DawgBone
August 4th, 2011
11:16 am
Have not seen a blocked punt in awhile ! How about a punt return for a TD ! No Offense to Brandon but if he drops one more Punt or fails to call Fair catch before he gets tagged, he should lose his job as punt returner. I think he should lose it now and find a another player to return. We need someone with brass balls and good speed. It doesn’t have to be great speed if he knows what he is doing !
1953 Was A lousy Year
August 4th, 2011
11:18 am
SSI
Is credit card fraud a required class for incoming gator freshmen?
Does the university of florida automatically process gun permits for all incoming freshmen football players?
“Proper Handling of an AK-47″- Is that graduate level or undergrad at UF now?
Is coach Muschamp carrying on the tradition of leading the gators in the course entitled “How to properly break into an impound lot in 4 easy steps”??
timthebrave
August 4th, 2011
11:19 am
What changes have been made to improve on both defense and offense?
SSIgator
August 4th, 2011
11:19 am
Ask him if they are going to have pre-game tailgating at the Athens-CC landfill to save a step in cleaning up the campus after a home game.
JT DAWG
August 4th, 2011
11:20 am
ncbf
Wait til the pads are on. Where does Garcia hide his flask?
1953 Was A lousy Year
August 4th, 2011
11:21 am
Other freshman football player offerings:
“DUI’s and the Gainesville Police Department-A Love Story”
1953 Was A lousy Year
August 4th, 2011
11:22 am
“Windex and its affect on STD’s from florida coeds.”
“Proper removal of duct tape glue after a date with a UF cheerleader”
Charles
August 4th, 2011
11:22 am
Ask him what he thinks of the AJC writing that amateur hour story on Troupe yesterday since the paper is ticked it hasn’t had any arrests to write about during the offseason.
DawginLex
August 4th, 2011
11:23 am
Chip
Thanks for doing this. We hope to hear a report back.
Later
bigcalidawg
August 4th, 2011
11:26 am
Please ask
“Exactly what tasks were removed from your responsibility that have allowed you to focus on football?”
also
“If you believed the offense was being run in a manner not conducive to winning, would you step-in (during a game) and help out?”
Thank You
SSIgator
August 4th, 2011
11:27 am
Ask him if the UGA pre-game tailgaters have been schooled in bathroom etiquitte this year or will they just dig a giant latrine on the north lawn for all to use instead of the library rug.
Loyal Dawg
August 4th, 2011
11:28 am
How about asking- “Coach, with so many football geniuses that post on my comment board; why haven’t you contacted one of these guys and put them on your staff?”
Gator Man
August 4th, 2011
11:28 am
My question is… Will Florida beat UGA by more than 35 points this year?
UGA Insider
August 4th, 2011
11:28 am
What in the hell are we going to do if Jarvis Jones in ineligible for the season? Are we going to turn it over to Ray Drew and see what he can do?
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
11:29 am
Reports from practice last night indicate that videos of Clowney don’t do him justice.
His first step is “sick” in person.
WHO LET DA DAWGS OUT!
August 4th, 2011
11:30 am
*** Who has really suprised Richt as a outspoken leader on this team? We all know Murray, Boykin, Ben Jones and such… but is there anyone in particular that’s really emerged as a young leader for this team?***
***Would the DAWGS ever consider using Jon Jenkins or Geathers at FB on the goaline? Could be an interesting tactic to get in the endzone***
Loyal Dawg
August 4th, 2011
11:31 am
SSIGator- What exactly does SSI stand for- Social Security Income?
Vance Duly
August 4th, 2011
11:31 am
I really liked the idea suggested by Vance Duly at 10:44 AM — in light of our predictable, uninspired play-calling of the past couple of years. Last year, media wrote about the strength at TE, yet Charles averaged 2 touches per game. It’s been proven that Carlton Thomas is on the verge of decapitation if we continue to run him up the middle. Our fullbacks seldom touch the ball. In the Texas A&M bowl game, we inexplicably gave the FBs some carries, and they did very well (never to be heard from again…..) So, has Coach Richt reviewed the play-calling tendencies and failings with Coach Bobo? Have they analyzed the current skills of the offense with a willingness to adjust the playbook? Does Coach Richt WANT a creative, dynamic offense that could outscore an Oregon or Boise St. if needed? Is he willing to inject more of a killer instinct in the offensive game plan?
I’m frustrated with our offense stopping what is working, just to go conservative or to “spread the ball around” to various players, as Coach Bobo once called it. We waste several drives per game, it seems, by trying to force plays even if they aren’t working…….
Atlanta87
August 4th, 2011
11:31 am
Do UGA fans have any reason to be optimistic this year? Oh wait, Bill King asked that like 50x. Never mind, the rest of these questions will do. Thanks!
UGA Insider
August 4th, 2011
11:32 am
Another good one would be… Are you aware that UGA has NEVER lost to USCe two years in a row? Does that bring any additional pressure?
roughrider
August 4th, 2011
11:33 am
Why is our offensive line so thin for the past 3 or 4 years?
SSIgator
August 4th, 2011
11:34 am
Loyal Dawg -
Do you have a map of GA? You can figure it out.
Damon Evans
August 4th, 2011
11:34 am
Where’s all of the white women?
DawginLex
August 4th, 2011
11:34 am
Insider
Yes we have
2000 and 2001
and one other time too
honest_abe
August 4th, 2011
11:34 am
Why do our highly rated recruits typically underperform? Is the coaching? Are they not as good as first thought to be? Is it the muggy georgia air? Or is it the alcohol that flows on lumpkin street?
Spike 80DF
August 4th, 2011
11:35 am
Agree with the Orson Charles line of questions. Will we utilize Orson and Aron White more this year in 2 TE sets since both are very good receivers?
Brian Mac
August 4th, 2011
11:35 am
Why is it that on 3rd and long, we hand the ball off to the RB out of the Shotgun set??? I can’t tell you how many times I count that play being run throughout the course of a game!!
Tyler
August 4th, 2011
11:35 am
Why do people think this year is going to be different than last year? Since our loss to UCF, the only thing that has changed about our team is the loss off A.J. Green and Kris Durham? Whats with all the hype?
Palmetto State Dawg
August 4th, 2011
11:36 am
Chip, please ask him about Cornelius Washington. The dude looks the part and needs to step up.
Thanks!
President Barack Obama
August 4th, 2011
11:36 am
Thank goodness for UGA fans.
You jock sniffers keep focusing on football while destroy capitalism.
DawginLex
August 4th, 2011
11:37 am
1988 and 1989 also
Loyal Dawg
August 4th, 2011
11:37 am
Just asking, don’t be so defensive.
PaleRider
August 4th, 2011
11:37 am
Will Bobo ever learn to stick with what is working? If we are gaining on the ground, Bobo will always throw a pass the next play. It is almost impossible to have a 1000 yard rusher with Bobo calling the plays.
Dawg Tell
August 4th, 2011
11:38 am
Chip— Please ask him since we have a true problem in the depth of our O/L.What or who will he replace the starting five with if injuries or sickness continue over the season? Also has he or staff considered putting Lynch at L/T since he has 4 TE on the depth chart? Thanks Chip!
SickandTired
August 4th, 2011
11:38 am
Ask him if his stubbornness in recruiting athletes as opposed to football players is in his opinion what will get him fired this year.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
11:38 am
Regarding Ga tight ends.
Unfortunately for the dogs, the TE’s will need to be used for blocking more this year due to o-line attrition.
Farland McMills
August 4th, 2011
11:38 am
Fraternal Pubic Apartments projected Mathis Greylawn over the sidewalk.
DawginLex
August 4th, 2011
11:39 am
and 1978 and 1979
So it is actually 3 times
UGA Insider
August 4th, 2011
11:39 am
I guess my last question would be…Do you regret now kicking a field goal on 4th and inches against a crappy UCF team and do you think the call demoralized the team? Is it your worst coaching decision ever?
Born2Bark
August 4th, 2011
11:40 am
@Nothing Could be finer: can appreciate your enthusiasm for Clowney and his talent, but try not to chunk in your pants just yet. We have very big and strong lineman, a 270 fullback, and a 240 lb that Clowney didn’t play against week in and week out in hs.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
11:41 am
Your very big and strong linemen will be dog-tired because there is no depth.
When a fresh Clowney comes in on 3rd downs they will have problems.
ugadawg
August 4th, 2011
11:42 am
Will we have any packages where Kwame Geathers and John Jenkins will both be at DT?
SSIgator
August 4th, 2011
11:43 am
Tyler -
Are you kidding? Da Preacha Man has a new formula of high octane KoolAid for this year. Plus, he has added LSD sugar cubes. Either one of those and the UGA fan base loses touch with all reality.
Mike
August 4th, 2011
11:43 am
With Georgia clearly underachieving last year, given the level of talent, particularly on the offensive line, UGA was within 7 points of every losing game in the fourth quarter and coud not finish the drill. You have stepped up physical conditining this year including weight lifting and running, but what have you done about changing the attitude of this team? They lacked the desire, fight and enthusiasm, especially illustrated and obvious in the Bowl Game, which was an embarrasing performance. In my opinion, improvement in this area is crucial.
Rest of the SEC
August 4th, 2011
11:44 am
What I want to know is why Georgia can’t win a national championship?
Since the inception of the 2 division format Alabama, Florida, and LSU all have multiple national championships. AU and UT each have one each and if not for some BS AU should really have 2 national titles. So why can’t the dawgs win even 1?