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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ATLDawgsFan
August 4th, 2011
1:09 pm
Will UGA IX be a lucky dawg (like UGA VI – best winning percentage and most wins overall of any UGA) or an unlucky dawg (like UGA VII and UGA VIII – both of whom rapidly expired, much like Coach Richt’s winning touch)
JT DAWG
August 4th, 2011
1:24 pm
We got a blue light special on Trolls. Yeesh.
Marv
August 4th, 2011
1:39 pm
Why did you keep an idiot like Willie Martinez around for four years when it was obvious to all most everyone he could not coach and why are you keeping Bobo as offensive co? When UGA was at its best Van Gorder was DC and you were calling the plays.
RedandBlackDAWG
August 4th, 2011
1:41 pm
GT Bob,
I suppose you mean by worthless wins, the 9 out of 10 he has against. Tech. If ever there was a more stupid comment made by a person , you just made it. You really need to devote more time to your studies or whatever it is you do, and less time, to commenting on big boy blogs, with a serious theme.
Dawg89-Jacket93-Panther98
August 4th, 2011
1:43 pm
UNBELIEVEABLE!! Since the Falcons kicked the panthers to the curb on Thursday night, I will get to see all three of my alma maters play in three consecutive days. Bill Curry is AWESOME, you should definitely come to the dome is you are free Friday night it’s gonna be a great time.
GO DAWGS!
GO JACKETS!
GO PANTHERS!!
PS to all you sub alum yes BA-UGA, MS-Tech, Phd-GSU. Anything is possible folks…..
PaulPaul
August 4th, 2011
1:47 pm
DawginLex
I am sure this question would not be one which Coach Richt would answer. I have heard that Damien Evans was rather weak AD in some areas. Rumored that Richt got involved in taking on some responsibilities which took away from his coaching. When McGarity came in all that changed and he was freed up to concentrate on his main job. He did a great job putting this class together and he seems more focused and intense.
Any thoughts on this since many of your posts are thoughtful and make sense. I am an old bulldog from class of 69. Erk and Dooley were a helluva of a combo. Hope Richt and Gantham do the same.
Santa Cruz Bulldog
August 4th, 2011
1:49 pm
2 deep depth chart and impact of the newcomers.
RedandBlackDAWG
August 4th, 2011
1:49 pm
I think I have figured out why the unemployment rate is so high in the SE. This has got to be the capital of the world in unemployed wanna be comedians. Just look at the blog comments from some of those people on here and you will have all the proof, you need. Sad People.
Maybe we need to start a club, called “So you wanna be a comedian”, so these people could once again feel revelant , although to who I don’t know”.
Jimmy Crack
August 4th, 2011
1:52 pm
Ask Coach if he is going to start Malcolm Mitchell against Boise State.
Charlie Hayes
August 4th, 2011
1:57 pm
Question for CMR. In the past few years UGA hasn’t had blocked many punts. It seems we play teams safe to keep them from faking the punt more often than not. With some of the Dream Team recruits we are getting some stellar speed and quickness. Does CMR see UGA returning to a more agressive punt blocking team like we were in 2002 to 2005 since we now have this talent?
Thanks, Charlie
Stinger2
August 4th, 2011
2:11 pm
My question is about some of the UGA fans. Will they at least try to be nicer this year?
DawginLex
August 4th, 2011
2:15 pm
The whole cutting edge football thing has been overblown IMO. I am hoping that richt has decided to play a lot of “man up” football.
Points to ponder:
1.) Hired an OL coach that teaches straight line blocking, no more zone crap
2.) Size of the RB’s and FB’s
3.) Smart QB who would be a lot better if he had smaller stats and more wins by being a manager of a running football team
4.) Drop the defensive PPG and watch the Bobo head on a plateer comments disappear
5.) New S&C program focused on endurance
No arrests tell me that somebody has laid down the law. i’m glad to see it.
Hopefully it will translate into wins
Columbus
August 4th, 2011
2:19 pm
I want to know just how explosive and home run hitting Crowell looks against an SEC defense. I know Drew and Mitchell are going to look very good. I would like to know how the freshmen OL look as far as playing this season. Thank you.
BlackandRedDAWG
August 4th, 2011
2:37 pm
What is the team’s preferred brand of beer, Budweiser or Coors?
Will the new redesigned spit cans come with a handle this year?
Bob
August 4th, 2011
2:48 pm
Chip, I’d like someone to look Coach Rcht in the eye and ask if he felt like he gave a 100% coaching effort the past two seasons.
Uga Mentor
August 4th, 2011
2:52 pm
Will Richt try to get the Uga fans to please not crap in the tailgate areas?
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
2:55 pm
How does it feel to be relying on so many freshmen this year?
Uga Mentor
August 4th, 2011
2:56 pm
Chip, Uga has disappointed for the last 4 years or more and the fans are predicting SEC E and Nat Champ isn’t this delusional?
Tech Fan
August 4th, 2011
3:00 pm
Chip, Do you think that a team with a record of 6 & 7 last season go to 10 or more wins this season? I’m talking about both Tech and UGA.
Russ, the Temporary Mascot turned Running Back
August 4th, 2011
3:02 pm
Ask Coach if I can have his Blackberry now that he can’t use it anymore. Ask him if he knows how to avoid a pocket-dial and ask if that was him that called this morning around 4:00 AM. Ask him if Coach Grantham is going to let him hang around when Grantham gets named head coach. Ask him why so many coaches turned him down before he got to Grantham. Ask him who gives the best choke sign in the SEC.
Soulja Boy
August 4th, 2011
3:02 pm
How many scholarships did Richt spend on Crowell’s posse? Is anyone watching them in the locker room?
dawg in oregon
August 4th, 2011
3:02 pm
chip – maybe this is a bit niave of a request but given the developments on the o-line and with the running backs it would be interesting if you would do a quick set of player bios/backgrounds on each of the remaining probable players.
Dawg Fan 76
August 4th, 2011
3:05 pm
Chip, does CMR believe than if we beat Bossy State we can easlily beat SCAR? Which seems to me to be that if we beat Bossy St then the rest of the games will be ours to win.
Mean Machine
August 4th, 2011
3:12 pm
Chip,
Do any incoming OL look like they will be able to make significant contributions (the next Trinton Sturdivant, or Kenarious Gates). Watts Dantzler appears to have the size based on what he is listed at. And it would make us breath a little easier if any of these guys can compete for pt.
AltamahaDawg
August 4th, 2011
3:18 pm
I think they are relying on 3-4 freshman making some contributions just like any other team, finer.
We’ve got a highly regarded RB trying to get his yards just like he would anywhere. Need a couple of O-lineman to be able to substitute on occation, and there are a few others that are intriguing at various positions.
How is that any different than your school?
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
3:23 pm
Usually takes 4 or 5 games for freshmen rb’s and wr’s to “get it”.
Usually takes 1 or 2 years for O-linemen to “get it”.
That may take too long for Richt.
ARdawg
August 4th, 2011
3:24 pm
Douche bags for $50 Alex
ARdawg
August 4th, 2011
3:25 pm
And the answer is: da’Preacher man, kool-aid drinkers, strawdog coaching
The jest of SSIgator’s every post
40Watt Dawg
August 4th, 2011
3:26 pm
Now that some time has passed since Mr. McGarrity arrived as A.D., does Coach Richt feel like he’s been freed from alot of his administration duties and been allowed to concentrate more on the X’s and O’s?
AltamahaDawg
August 4th, 2011
3:41 pm
“get it” as in being a reliable starters in the SEC? Obviously. Nobody is asking them to be that game 1.
I believe SC had a freshman or two get playing time over the years have they not. And I’m pretty sure with some of the ??? in your front 7 and changes on your o-line, there will be some asked to contribute.
As I said, same as any team in the league.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
3:43 pm
Nobody is asking them to be that game 1.
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Sounds like Richt is.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 4th, 2011
3:45 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
Paul Richmond
August 4th, 2011
4:17 pm
I’ve suspected for some time that one of the biggest problems with our running game as been our blocking technique. Although I realize that we are a pro-style offense that uses play action, drive blocking is not an ugly word. I watched in horror at the Louisiana game last year as an undersized defensive line gave us way more trouble than it should. Every play, their defensive line initiated contact in the neutral zone, even though we knew the snap count. How about we apply some simple principals of physics. When a d-lineman gets jarred from a massive hit and has a helmet in his grill to block his view, it’s tough to make a play. Let’s knock somebodies head off!
South GA Dawg
August 4th, 2011
4:28 pm
Coach Mark Richt, I am from south GA and would like to know what the UGA did to make the AJC so mad to publish so many negative comment about the school.I understand they must be a democratic owned paper by the way they twist the news around to make everything that UGA does seem so bad. What did UGA do to deserve such negativity in this paper. If you have a set you would ask him his opinion on this!!!!!!!!!!!
Gators rule!!
August 4th, 2011
5:58 pm
It’s that time of the year. All UGA fans are spewing about how they are gonna win the SECE and beat Fl. Dream on. UGA want even have enough O.L to line up, much less practice against the D.L. Translation, UGA’S D.L will suffer because they want be lining up against quality competition. But doesn’t really matter, FL. is loaded on the D.L with 4 (5) star recuits that will be soph. this year. UGA raves about one (5) star in Drew, but Fl. always has 4 or 5 of those compared to UGA’s one. And don’t look now but our only competition for the top players in the state of Ga. for 2012 is Bama. We don’t even have to worry about RIcht &BoBo. After we pick up the top player in Jenkins, that will only make 3 of the top 11 players in the state that will be wearing orange&blue. Pretty sad for a 1st year coach that has never coached a game in the SEC to outrecruit the dean of SEC coaches in his own back yard. Wait until he cleans his clock in Jax. in Nov. I hope you keep Richt & Bobo forever, because these weakass coaches will never beat the Gators again. Weiss vs.BoBo, that is funny. The domination will continue in Nov. Can’t wait
scdawg
August 4th, 2011
8:21 pm
Have the dawgs improved in wrapping up and properly tackling opponents? They didn’t seem to be the normal hard nosed stickers last year. Also why not explore the JUCO leagues for more depth at O-line if we have the scholarships?
Gene Kelly
August 4th, 2011
10:13 pm
Was it just a slow day when you wrote the article on Israel Troupe? Did you have a quota that you had to meet? That was very weak.
RedandBlackDAWG
August 4th, 2011
10:45 pm
And the latest moron seeking to be a comedian actually has the guts to try and be funny by changing my handle around and posting something stupid at 2:37. Now isn’t he cute. Doesn’t AJC have an age limit they could use or something. This had to be done by a SNERT. If it wasn’t a SNERT it must an adult with the intelligence of a snail.
joe taxpayer
August 5th, 2011
7:09 am
Is CMR more involed with the offense this year.
Tori
August 5th, 2011
7:47 am
So who will UGA hire after Richt is sacked? This time we need to hire someone who has some integrity and ethics, who will recruit players with some intelligence.
Dershawn
August 5th, 2011
7:51 am
“… it must an adult with the intelligence of a snail.”
That narrows it down to just about any UGA alumnus or fan.
RedandBlackDAWG
August 5th, 2011
8:05 am
Tori,
How can you even question CMR’s integrity or ethics. It is obvious that you don’t even know what those two words mean. As for his recruiting players with intelligence; Just about anybody on the UGA football team was recruited by almost everybody else in the SEC and other colleges as well. Are you saying that football coaches all over missed out on these guys and therefore the same lack of integrity or ethics applies to all of these coaches? Seriously, go get your lunch money from your folks and get to school.
Dershawn,
You need to join Tori at school also. Not sure if you have even passed middle school though, with a stupid comment like that.
Why don’t some people practice better birth control, so accidents like the above do not happen.
AltamahaDawg
August 5th, 2011
9:23 am
Sometimes comments like that are better left to speak for themselves. You almost do them a favor to respond. There’s not much you can say to embarrass some of these trolls any worse than their own words.
DC Dawg
August 5th, 2011
9:47 am
TO me it’s simple… It all hinges on the O-LINE.. Can they patchwork it together with the people they have left. And just hope there are no major injuries.
bitter boogger picker
August 5th, 2011
10:34 am
tell me only that you chip towers will be taken back your title as national champ of
——————————————–collage recruiting info man—————-new guy sux
—————————-ajc bring back chip——————————dawgs rule
——————————good luck tech————pay for play and tree killers stink—hahahahahahah
Judge
August 5th, 2011
11:01 am
God help us all——–we are going to need it. What theplan this year—throw the ball in the air 4000 times and hope to win at least 5 games?
j
August 5th, 2011
12:25 pm
Worried about Jenkins stamina. Are Ya’ll?
j
August 5th, 2011
12:28 pm
Need more info on how players switching positions are doing on a daily basis.
Any newcomers or walk-ons making an impression for playing time?
How is heat affecting practices?
Report some good things that are happening.
j
August 5th, 2011
12:32 pm
Any Terry Hoage’s, David Pollack’s, Scott Woerner’s,etc.,with the same enthusiasm and production to surprise us?
j
August 5th, 2011
12:34 pm
Are we going to play as a team this year, or just a bunch of me, me, me guys?
Or have they weeded those ghetto players out finally?