Practice update: Crowell, Samuel, Herrera star in Georgia’s first scrimmage
ATHENS – OK, here’s a raw rundown of the Georgia Bulldogs’ first scrimmage of preseason, conducted Wedneday at Sanford Stadium. . . .
- Isaiah Crowell had 13 carries for 84 yards and a touchdown with a long run of 15 yards.
- Richard Samuel had 11 carries for 82 yards with a long run of 33 yards. However, Samuel fumbled once and Amarlo Herrerra scooped it up and returned it 65 yards for a TD.
- Ken Malcome had 12 carries for 19 yards with a long run of eight yards.
- Carlton Thomas had eight carries for 21 yards with a long run of six.
- “It was evident who was working with the No. 1 unit and who was going against the No. 2 defense,” coach Mark Richt said. “It was rougher going for the 2 offense.”
- Quarterback Aaron Murray was 9-of-15 for 100 yards with no TDs or interceptions. Hutson Mason was 5-of-19 for 59 with a TD and Christian LeMay was 2-of-4 for 17 yards with the No. 3 offense.
- Receiving: Aron White 3-47 (32); Samuel 3-32 (14); Marlon Brown 2-46 (35); Jay Rome 2-22 (12), Bradberry 1-20 (TD)
- PK Blair Walsh was 7-of-8 on field goals with a long of 58. Yes, 58!
- PK Brandon Bogotay made a 68-yarder in warmups. Yes, 68!
- Richt really impressed with inside linebacker Alec Ogletree. “Tree,” as everybody calls him, had scrimmage best eight tackles.
- Other defense: LB Mike Gilliard 4/7 (unassisted/total), LB Herrera 3/7, OLB Jarvis Jones 4/6, DE Abry Jones 4/5 with sack, PBU; LB Ramik Wilson 2 sacks, 1 TFL; LB Christian Robinson 2 TFL, 1 sack; OLB Reuben Faloughi 2 sacks; S Corey Moore 2 PBU; CB Devin Bowman 1 int.
- Richt on RBs: “I thought (Crowell and Samuel) ran very well. They did have more space than the other two guys by a long shot. But there were times there was nothing there and they knocked the pile back. . . . Their running styles are very different. Richard is power and speed; Isaiah has got quickness and change of direction. He’s got a burst of speed and does a good job of breaking tackles and getting yards after contact. Both have good balance.
- Richt overall: “I still don’t know what we have yet. I do feel better about how we’ll be able to run the football.”
- John Jenkins working with both 1s and 2s, but mostly No. 2.
- No significant injuries. CB Brandon Boykin (hamstring) and OLB Cornelius Washington “very close” to coming back.
- Richt on Jarvis Jones news yesterday: “I was the one that got to walk into the defensive staff meeting and tell them about it. There was a pretty good celebration in there.
- Richt on Crowell’s blocking ability: “In general he’s picking it up at a good pace. I’m not worried that he doesn’t understand. He’s certainly eager to show he can do it. Sometimes a back doesn’t want to do it; sometimes he can’t do it; sometimes he’s scared to do it. None of those apply to him.”
- Richt on Ogletree: “The guy that’s making the most plays is ‘Tree.’ He’s in a position where he’s supposed to be. If they run away from Jarvis there’s nothing he can do about it. But Tree is in there where he can run to either side and, if I had to point out one guy on defense it’d be Tree. He’s having a great camp.”
- Richt on safeties: “Shawn Williams has been very impressive. . . . He’s bigger, stronger, faster, tougher and more mature and he’s doing it the right way.”
- Richt on Corey Moore: “Corey’s going to be a good player. It’s indecision that can get you at that position but he’s really coming on.”
- Richt: “Michael Bennett has had a really good camp. If I had to pick a top three (receivers), I’d say TK, Marlon and Michael. Malcolm Mitchell just has a lot to learn. Rantavious Wooten is ready to play and do things the Georgia way.”
- Richt on Aaron Murray: “aaron had a good day but not a great day. couple of times he had a guy he should’ve hit or could’ve hit. . . . If it was a year ago I’d have said it was a pretty good day for a freshman. But he’s a sophomore now, so it could have been better.”
- The No. 1 offense scored every time during red zone drill.
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Dawgs Feast
August 10th, 2011
2:32 pm
Murray no tds,Mason 1 td. Hmmm… The great Murray can’t throw a td in scrimmage ?
Rdawg
August 10th, 2011
2:32 pm
Most of you people on here complaining about what they did in there first scrimmage are morons. Do yall even watch football? Its practice people not a game who cares what the stats are for practice. Georgia will be just fine they have the talent and they have the players to fill the roles that are expected of them. Stop getting all excited over practice come september 3rd they will be ready. Everybody just relax and let Richt do what he does best. I dont think he needs a bunch of wanna be youth rec. department coaches telling him and his staff how to run a division-1 football team
AltamahaDawg
August 10th, 2011
2:33 pm
So Crowell got 6.46 ypc. Granted that is against our #2 defense, but for his first college scrimmage, that ain’t bad. And Half of our schedule is going to be against our #2 defense caliber, so that’s encouraging.
Dawgs Feast
August 10th, 2011
2:34 pm
Was Tavaris King on the field at all ? No recptions for # 1 receiver. Where was Israel Troupe ?
Samuel still fumbling. I cann see the Boise State game now Samuel has 100 yards,no tds,3 fumbles. Dawgs lose.
Dawgs Feast
August 10th, 2011
2:35 pm
Hererra was a star of scrimmage because Samuel fumbled. Put Samuel back at LB.
P_The_Ricker
August 10th, 2011
2:36 pm
Boise in ATL,
We get it…..you believe the broncos will win the game. every post from you carries the same insight.
Coaching for Dollars
August 10th, 2011
2:38 pm
A quick summary of the last four UGA coaches:
Vince Dooley – His “remedial studies” fraud was exposed by Jan Kemp, bring shame and disgrace on himself and the University.
Ray Goff – a complete idiot, believed to share DNA with Mike Bobo. Enough said.
Jim Donnan – Operated one the biggest Ponzi scams in US history, defrauding investors of millions of dollars.
Mark Richt – Arguably the sleaziest of the four, with his recruiting and coddling of low class punks who read and write at grade school level.
Really a legacy to be proud of, isn’t it.
UGA Insider
August 10th, 2011
2:38 pm
Ya’ll our 2nd team defense if pretty dang good. I think CMR is drooling in private over what he has, If I were him I would seriously consider taking the playcalling away from Bobo this season. If we can score 24/game this team is in business.
Alabama | MrSEC.com
August 10th, 2011
2:39 pm
[...] linebacker Jarvis Jones says he “never stressed” the NCAA’s decision.12. Isaiah Crowell and Richard Samuel put up good numbers in UGA’s scrimmage this morning. (So does that mean they’re good or the Dawgs’ [...]
P_The_Ricker
August 10th, 2011
2:39 pm
Dawgs Feast,
Positive spin on the scrimmage. the #1 offense scored every opportunity in the red zone. if memory serves, dawgs have been near the bottom of the sec in that category the last several years…even under stafford.
jb
August 10th, 2011
2:39 pm
There’s only 9 total yards worth of receiving missing from the stats. QB’s threw for a total of 176 yds. The receiving stats listed account for 167 yards. The coaches did not leave out to much in these stats. My point on the OL/DL is that the #2OL is essentially a scout team OL. During USC’s hey day in the early 2000’s, Pete Carrol was notorious for 1’s v 1’s. I’m not advocating continually scrimaging the 1’s v 1’s. I’d think during the first preseason scrimage or two you could stand a little 1’s vs 1’s. Injuries usually happen because someone plants their foot wrong or gets clipped from behind in a pile up, not from the best two athletes at opposing positions lining up and going at it for 45-60 minutes. This team has been very soft the last few years and dropped games in 4th qtr. One way to get past that is to make every drill operate at the highest level of competition. Crowell needs to run against the big boys and Samuels needs to learn to protect the football against the big boys. Just my opinion.
AltamahaDawg
August 10th, 2011
2:41 pm
Samuel got 7.45 ypc. Have to see what that fumble was all about, but the guy hasn’t been practising trying to hang on to the rock for the past 2 yrs, so he’s got som time to tighten that up.
Still that’s 100 yrd rushers in a game territory there.
Bama Mike
August 10th, 2011
2:42 pm
Good numbers for first group. No mention of freshman other than Crowell. But still freshman should not have over 50 yards against second group on defense. Depth could be an issue. Kicking game looks to be the envy of every team. It really goes unnoticed until you need it. 68 yards Yikes. You may never have to punt.
honest_abe
August 10th, 2011
2:45 pm
abnerish: samuel had problems holding onto the ball as a tb. pipe down if you don’t know anything about someone’s playing history.
AltamahaDawg
August 10th, 2011
2:46 pm
Don’t we need our #2 guys getting work against high competition as well? I’d say there was as much to gain from elevating thier play as any risk that the #1’s would slack off.
I'm Chiquita Banana and I've come to say a banana has to ripen in a certain way
August 10th, 2011
2:46 pm
So who’s going to be head coach after Richt is dumped? It’s not to early to start thinking about it, since he’s not going to be coach with another stinko season like last year.
Charlie Hayes
August 10th, 2011
2:47 pm
This is really odd. Normally, the D is whiping the O at this point in the year. But Chips report says the 1st Team O scored every time in the red zone drill. This report reminds me of 2004 (David Greens Sr season) pratice notes reports. The O whipped the D every time in 2004 in pratice. The Dawgs went 10-2 in 2004 and won the Outback Bowl. I would take that same outcome this year! Lose to UT and Auburn, but beat USC and UF! GATA!
Jimmy Crack
August 10th, 2011
2:49 pm
“Richt on Corey Moore: ‘Corey’s going to be a good player. It’s indecision that can get you at that position but he’s really coming on.’”
And his position is…………? The roster says DB, so I got it narrowed down to 4 positions.
Oh well, I guess I will go look at anoth
Charlie Hayes
August 10th, 2011
2:50 pm
Jimmy Crack- They are playing Corey Moore at Safety.
Atlanta87
August 10th, 2011
2:50 pm
And you’re proud of that @ GT game in 08
Tobias Funke
August 10th, 2011
2:51 pm
Good Lord people. This was a practice. I can tell many “experts” on here have never played football at a high level. You practice one vs. two because the twos and threes are the scout team. The #2 and #3s aren’t running our offense/defense the majority of the time. You are trying to prepare the #1 offensive/defensive units for the the first weeks of the SEASON. I feel like I’m on crazy pills!
We talkin bout practice?!?
Jimmy Crack
August 10th, 2011
2:51 pm
Thank you sir.
dawgs01
August 10th, 2011
2:52 pm
good practice. I think we are going to be to much for Boise St. I knew last year was going to be rough but if we do good against Boise on the first drive whether it is on offense or defense we will have momentum and i think it will be just like the last beatdown. If we limit turnovers we should get at least 9 wins maybe ten. I think we will just our run them B. Smith will get a lot of looks on O and i think we will turn it into a track meet. Boise is not use to guys like Samuels running the ball. At his weight and speed he is a load to tackle for four quarters throw Crowell and Smith in there as jitterbugs it will be tough on them. Most backs they face are at 190-210 running 4.55-4.60 Samuels has 30-50 pounds on those guys with 4.48-4.52 speed they do not have the depth at linebackers to play against that. His body has filled out remember he was 17 starting in the SEC and he was big then now he has that man strength and has kept his speed he could be a surprise that no one is talking about. I have heard out of camp no one wants any part of him during practice he hits a ton. I said Cory Moore is one of those guys you cant keep off the field i see him making the special teams and filling in at safety this season. I knew some kids at the Army All American game he was at. He was by far the hardest hitter out there and once the kids figured that out everyone got gator arms. He will bring back that tough safety we have not had in a few years if he does not grow out of his position i could see him getting moved to LB like Tree bc he will probably end up being 230-240 thats to big for safety. He will be a stud for us all those Griffin High boys end up in the NFL most of them just end up at small colleges due to grades but they all make to the league. Like Bobby Rainey (great RB out of Griffin at Western Kentucky one of the best RB no one knows about google him he was second in NCAA in rushing behind the Oregon RB and Second in yards from scrimmage behind Newton. All Griffin high boys can flat out play. Dawgs are gonna surprise some people as long as no major injuries happen.
Corey Moore
August 10th, 2011
2:52 pm
Moore was recruited as a safety. Chris Sanders can play safety, but is also getting a look at corner.
AltamahaDawg
August 10th, 2011
2:54 pm
Actually Ricker UGA has been one of the top teams in the SEC for red zone scoring for the past 5 yrs, including #2 last year. Not enough TDs perhaps in the past 2, (but Stafford’s team was pretty good at that too)
I-DOG
August 10th, 2011
2:54 pm
Logical Us:
UGA does indeed have depth issues at OL and ILB. However,to say that the Dawgs have no second level backup is absolutely false.
Great depth at DL all the way accross. Great depth in the secondary particuarly at CB and some of the safety depth is young, but I don’t think depth is a real problem there. Now that Jones will play, pretty good depth at OLB especially if Ray Drew plays well as a freshman. Good depth at QB and at WR.
To say that there is “no second level backup” isn’t accurate. To say that the depth at OL is scary and that at ILB it is a little thin would be accurate.
jack bull
August 10th, 2011
2:55 pm
the defense still is a bit worrisome against the run. good running teams will be able to exploit the open space that a 3-4 allows in the trenches- alaa S Carolina last year….
moleman
August 10th, 2011
2:57 pm
Gata!! How stupid a saying is that? Georgia stupid. Hahahaha!
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 10th, 2011
2:58 pm
the defense still is a bit worrisome against the run. good running teams will be able to exploit the open space that a 3-4 allows in the trenches- alaa S Carolina last year….
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Bingo.
this dawg want hunt!!
August 10th, 2011
2:59 pm
Now orson charles disappers in scrimmages as well as every big game. Though he was UGA’s best receirver, add that to the new super star Malcom Mithcell, and you have nothng from 1st scrimmage. Can only hope it gets better if you are a UGA fan.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 10th, 2011
3:00 pm
NCBF is certainly still drinking the 2010 Kool Aid version of this defense.
NICK
August 10th, 2011
3:00 pm
Dang ya’ll are killing me. It’s a scrimmage. It’s early. Chill.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 10th, 2011
3:01 pm
Any concern would be a RS fumble. I am not worried that Charles did catch a ball in a practice, since number one we have ZERO clue how many targets he had. Good Grief.
Tobias Funke
August 10th, 2011
3:01 pm
He he. snort. snort. he. Good one moleman. When does the tickle pile start?
AltamahaDawg
August 10th, 2011
3:02 pm
I don’t know how fair it is to call our #2 guys “scout team”. John Jenkins I hope isn’t on the scout team, as well as many others that will be certtainly getting a lot of actual playing time this year.
P_The_Ricker
August 10th, 2011
3:05 pm
Altamaha,
my mistake regarding the ‘07 and ‘08 teams’ stats. As for scoring in the red zone, i was more referrring to the team’s lack of TDs the past couple of years, rather than actual points from field goals.
in re-reading the article, it looks like a safe bet that the red zone scoring was on account of field goals and not TDs, which suggests some of the same stats may be forthcoming this year. not as impressed now.
Tobias Funke
August 10th, 2011
3:05 pm
No question they will get playing time. Scout team meaning they are running the opponents D/O the majority of the time.
WDE
August 10th, 2011
3:06 pm
@Coaching for Dollars your entire post was 3rd world stupid…..troll on Bug.
Stinger2
August 10th, 2011
3:07 pm
Pitiful UGA fans complaining about Samuel fumbling one time in his first scrimmage as a RB in over two years.
Nobody is perfect. You people should be thankful you have Samuel. He will gain a lots of yards this year for UGA.
boiseisfullofpotatoes
August 10th, 2011
3:07 pm
NO WAY BOISE WINS…THEY LOST THEIR BEST RECEIVERS AND 3 OFFENSIVE LINEMEN-THEIR OL IS TOO SMALL AND SLOW FOR UGA’S DLINE…ON O-UGA HAS SYMMETRY ON THE LINE AND JUST AS GOOD A QB WHO HAS PROVEN HIMSELF AGAINST TOUGHER COMP.UGA’S D IS BEAST MOSE WITH THE TREE, BIG JOHN AND SO FORTH-2 2 2 2 FAST-FINALLY OUR SPECIAL TEAMS IS HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE BOISE AND LOOK FOR 2-3 BIG RETURNS IN THE GAME
1eyedJack
August 10th, 2011
3:07 pm
ATL Sports Fan
August 10th, 2011
3:08 pm
Just love the comments from people who make their living sitting behind a desk and computer all day. It was a scrimmage, no one knows exactly what went on. Most of you act like Chip is reporting what he saw. Nope, he is reporting what he was told. This was the first scrimmage. Also, most scrimmages in the beginning are situational, ways to see how players react to going full speed.
If you have ever participated in a football scrimmage past the high school level you would know how they operate.
Skitty Fritty
August 10th, 2011
3:08 pm
What is UGA doing, this is really testing my loyalty
Cynthia Tucker to leave AJC for UGA
boiseisfullofpotatoes
August 10th, 2011
3:08 pm
THE SPUDS WILL BE MASHED
Half Century Dawg Fan
August 10th, 2011
3:09 pm
@ Honest_Abe, according to the stats on georgiadogs.com, RS has only fumbled 3 times in his career at UGA.
boiseisfullofpotatoes
August 10th, 2011
3:09 pm
THEYLL BE CRYING FOR AU GRATIN WHEN WE FINISH WITH EM
Skitty Fritty
August 10th, 2011
3:10 pm
Boise Who?
Just remember last time you messed with the Bulldogs!
boiseisfullofpotatoes
August 10th, 2011
3:10 pm
YA KELLEN MOORE LOOKS REALLY GOOD AGAINST UTAH STATE
Skitty Fritty
August 10th, 2011
3:10 pm
Boise won’t be playing a ACC opponent this time around.
boiseisfullofpotatoes
August 10th, 2011
3:11 pm
LOOK AT THE AVG WEIGHT ON THE LINES-UGA 48 BOISE SPUDNUCKERS 21