Morning update: Bulldogs go through full-scale scrimmage at Sanford Stadium
ATHENS — Good late-morning to you. I’m over here at the Butts-Mehre football complex waiting for the Bulldogs to get back from Sanford Stadium.
Georgia is holding its first scrimmage of preseason camp over there this morning. Warmups began a little before 10 a.m. and it’ll probably be noon or after before the team buses back.
Of course, as seems to be the case often these days, the scrimmage was closed to the media. We’ll be provided with statistics from the scrimmage afterward but otherwise we’re left to the feedback we get from interviews with coach Mark Richt and selected players and coaches to draw any conclusions about how they looked as a team or as individuals. I’ll share those with you just as quickly as I can this afternoon.
One person we’re hoping to talk to afterward is linebacker Jarvis Jones. Jones, of course, just found out from the NCAA yesterday that he’ll be fully eligible to play this season. He’s been off-limits to us media-types to this point but UGA sports communication chief Claude Felton is checking to see if Coach Richt will let him share his feelings on this obvious good news for him and the Bulldogs.
Jones did address the news indirectly Tuesday on his Facebook stage. It said (edited to remove social network jargon and abbreviations): “The right support, great mentors, friends and fans. I’m so grateful for everyone that’s in my corner. I put my trust in a higher power and not in man. No stressing, just hard work and dedication. Stand up Bulldog Nation, we have business to tend to. — #29″
Stay tuned today for more news, notes and quotes. Feel free to share suggestions for subjects you’d like to see addressed between now and Sept. 3.
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Chris
August 10th, 2011
11:21 am
first!!!!
JYD
August 10th, 2011
11:24 am
GATA
Born2Bark
August 10th, 2011
11:24 am
That is the facebook post of a man among boys. GATA
Born2Bark
August 10th, 2011
11:25 am
*among men. sorry
ViningsMike
August 10th, 2011
11:26 am
Dawgs SEC and National Champs!
Dawg_Mike
August 10th, 2011
11:29 am
You mean to tell me that he didnt say ” some things you have no control over”, like Caleb did?
Exactly. No whiners in Athens anymore. Just winners.
DawginLex
August 10th, 2011
11:31 am
Our defense should be very good. JJ being back is HUGE.
Lots of positive stuff compared to 2010.
No looking over our shoulder wondering if AJ is coming
Everyone is in camp getting ready to play.
Coach Richt has no excuses to not win at least 9 games. I’m hoping for more. 2002 and 2005 were a blast in the Dome at SECCG.
T-Dawg
August 10th, 2011
11:32 am
What? Do they clear the bridge?
Dawglasville
August 10th, 2011
11:32 am
How are the second teamers on the o-line doing? How is Malcome running? Two things that come to mind.
Valdostadawg
August 10th, 2011
11:34 am
Great attitude Jarvis!!! Go Dawgs!!
david
August 10th, 2011
11:34 am
hope corwell is the real deal and not a wanna be. well see
mike
August 10th, 2011
11:37 am
JJ seems like a guy that is very grateful to UGA after what happened at USC
Fred
August 10th, 2011
11:39 am
Great attitude and spirit Jarvis. There is truly something special about this Bulldog Football Team this year! I hope we run the table!
Frank Lane
August 10th, 2011
11:40 am
I am always hopeful for the DAWGS, this year more than most. I really think Mark Richt is a good man and helps develop young men. So I hope that he gets the win column turned around so he can stay. I attended my first Florida game in JAX in 1945 when I was 18 months old and have never been anything but a DAWG since. Of course a few short years before, my mother was Miss Pandora so Athens is in my blood.
Tobias Funke
August 10th, 2011
11:40 am
I DON’T WANT STATS FROM A CLOSED OFF PRACTICE. I really wish the coaches would try to stay under the radar. It is to our advantage that other teams underestimate this team.
GATA JARVIS!!!
Boutros di Ocala
August 10th, 2011
11:41 am
Boise State 56, Georgia 10
pirtdawg
August 10th, 2011
11:43 am
I agree with Dawglasville, the only concern I have right now is the 2nd string O-line and how Boo is doing. I have high hopes for both but until we see them play we wont know for sure. I have a great feeling bout this season. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!
truth hurts
August 10th, 2011
11:45 am
Boutros di Ocala = troll
pirtdawg
August 10th, 2011
11:48 am
@Ocala it must be such a sad life that you have to spend your time on other teams blogs cause your own isn’t worth talking about. However your jealousy does make me laugh, keep it up and we’ll see how many posts you have after Sept. 3.
Spanky
August 10th, 2011
11:48 am
“Stand up Bulldog Nation, we have business to tend to”…I love that!! Way to go, JJ!! Go Dawgs!
Spanky
August 10th, 2011
11:52 am
pirtdawg- you should know by now, that this Ocala twit is none other than some jealous techie, scrrrreaming for attention! Awwwww, punkin! LOL
RxDawg
August 10th, 2011
11:54 am
“Stand up Bulldog Nation, we have business to tend to. ”
Amen
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 10th, 2011
11:56 am
Stats from practice really mean nothing.
gdawginkalamazoo
August 10th, 2011
11:57 am
I can tell you right now that if Boo still has that groin injury lingering don’t expect to see him anytime soon. At least I hope they don’t rush him back. Those things are delicate and take a long time to heal up.
MarineDog
August 10th, 2011
11:58 am
“Stand up Bulldog Nation, we have business to tend to”. The Battle Cry of Warriors!
ZinoDawg
August 10th, 2011
12:00 pm
Yeah the Broncos will whip us – just like last time we played. What was that, Dawgs 45 Broncos 13?
how2fish
August 10th, 2011
12:01 pm
Well first real scrimmage of the year, hope the positive energy keeps flowing and no one get hurt ! Go Dogs !
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 10th, 2011
12:02 pm
Pretty sure the dogs are gonna beat Boise. But it will be close.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 10th, 2011
12:06 pm
Two of Carolina’s stud freshmen have been going at it in practice – OL Brandon Shell and DE Jadeveon Clowney.
Im Standing
August 10th, 2011
12:07 pm
Im standing up JJ, Will be all year. Lets Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Dawgs Sick em
I_DOG
August 10th, 2011
12:08 pm
Off Topic, but I think UGA’s new policy on not being able to bring anything into the stadium for picture day with the athletes points out how crazy some of the minutae and the rules are with the NCAA.
I don’t blame UGA for implementing this policy, but If I were involved at the NCAA in a decision making capacity… I would know something were wrong with my system if my member school’s are implementing a can’t bring anything into the stadium for picture day policy.
I’d say to myself… “Are schools really that afraid of breaking a rule inadvertantly that they are concerned that a 5 year old girl will give an athlete a 29 cent pencil or a 9 year old boy will give their favorite running back a homeade t-shirt that says “good luck on the season” or something like that?
I mean seriously, what kind of NCAA violation can happen at picture day that gives one program an unfair advantage over another? The NCAA should hang its head in shame over this news.
headley lamar
August 10th, 2011
12:33 pm
Two of Carolina’s stud freshmen have been going at it in practice – OL Brandon Shell and DE Jadeveon Clowney.
Who really cares whats going on at South Carolina?
I know they beat us once every 5 years or so but cmon.
The chickens trophy case has got to be one lonely place
0 Championships = fail
UGA is 46-15-2 all time against the Chickens.
Owned.
AltamahaDawg
August 10th, 2011
12:36 pm
My prediction: some 3rd string Qb against a 4th string defensive backfield will have completed a few passes today and we will never hear the end of it.
St. Simons
August 10th, 2011
12:38 pm
(((((((((( 45-42 ))))))))) hahahahahha
AltamahaDawg
August 10th, 2011
12:39 pm
Naw, they got that “Worst SEC East Champ Ever” plaque on display.
Dean Tate
August 10th, 2011
12:39 pm
Couldn’t have said it better myself: “Stand Up Bulldog Nation. We have business to tend to.”
Let’s blow the Boise State Prancing Ponies out of the Dome.
AltamahaDawg
August 10th, 2011
12:41 pm
I-Dog, I think the concern is not what somebody might give to them, but what box full of stuff they might sign and return.
JDawg1785
August 10th, 2011
12:42 pm
Lovin’ this positive vibe coming out of Athens!
Stu
August 10th, 2011
12:43 pm
Now thats a great post. I like this kid a lot already! Now he just needs to play like a man possessed! Stand up Bulldog Nation, we have business to tend to! Bring it JJ and lead the way for your teammates!
adam
August 10th, 2011
12:43 pm
st. simons that games was 3 years ago,get over
your self, how about 9 out 10 for ya.
ARdawg
August 10th, 2011
12:45 pm
I don’t mind saying reading Jarvis Jones FB page made my blood rush and re-installed my faith in these guys
“Stand up Bulldog Nation, we have business to tend to. — #29″
He’s proud to be a Dawg and will make a DGD
Thanks Jarvis! Sic’em
Dawg stuck in Gulf Shores
August 10th, 2011
12:49 pm
JJ you the MAN…no stress, UGA has business to tend too!!! Oh, hell yeah! Love you dude. (in a manly way, of course)
DawgInaTruck
August 10th, 2011
12:55 pm
Sounds like JJ is ready to GATA!!
Spanky
August 10th, 2011
1:00 pm
Fellas, it’s time to let the BIG DAWG EAT!!…How Bout Them Dags!!!
bucket
August 10th, 2011
1:05 pm
I am with I-DOG. It is a sad commentary on the state of affairs in the NCAA that kids can’t bring stuff in to be signed at picture day. My daughter still has a shirt that David Pollack signed for her when she was little. She remembers that til this day because when she asked him to sign her shirt he insisted that she sign his as well! Awesome dude. I guess kids will be cheated out of those memories because adults take advantage of college athletes to try and turn a dollar.
On an unrelated note, I am so thankful that I don’t have to go to other team’s blogs to post stuff that no one cares about!
truedawg
August 10th, 2011
1:06 pm
Chip,
I was wondering with having Jenkins and Gathers, if they might look at some plays swtiching 3 man and 4 man fronts? Having all that size on the line.
Also, have you seen any signs of Murray’s “glove”? Lets hope it was trashed for good.
Thanks for the eyes and ears in Athens, good work.
GO DAWGS!!!
Spanky
August 10th, 2011
1:06 pm
…dawgs…sorry, evidently I acquired a Chicaaaago accent, LOL!
BRONCO MANIA
August 10th, 2011
1:08 pm
Broncos will win this game easily. We will show the Nation why we are BCS CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDERS! Keep hope alive Puppies!
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 10th, 2011
1:12 pm
I know they beat us once every 5 years or so but cmon.
————————————-
A SC win this year makes 3 of the last 5.
clueless caleb
August 10th, 2011
1:13 pm
Whens the first game? Wait i’m going pro.. no, wait. Hell i dont know much of anything
truedawg
August 10th, 2011
1:13 pm
Bronco, look at the size of your linemen, look at the Dawgs, see Moore looking up at the lights alot.
It’ll be a close game, til the 4th. Then you’ll see alot of tired ponies. Too much muscle on the line for UGA, not enough on the ponies. add the edge from special teams and UGA wins by 2 scores.
Also they will never be a real NC contender as long as they play that weak regular schedual.
GO DAWGS!!!
ga gator
August 10th, 2011
1:18 pm
truedawg, I agree with you on the assessment of the game outcome, however we cannot fault Boise for there schedule. The Pac 10 would not take them with the excuse their stadium was too small. The Big 12 said the same thing. One thing they should take credit for is they will play anyone anywhere without a return home engagement. Their only hope would to be an independent and then load up on 4 or 5 tough games a year, but again the problem would be no one wants to play them home and away.
bucket
August 10th, 2011
1:18 pm
Hey Chip, maybe I missed it, but have you reported anything about Boo lately? He was a beast at G-Day and I read an article the other day where Bobo was talking about how well the rb’s were practicing and he didn’t even mention Boo as being in the mix. What’s going on?
truedawg
August 10th, 2011
1:24 pm
I’m not taking anything away from Boise, just some fans. They are trying, and yes, if they get a bigger stadium, home / away would be more viable. But it hurts them more than it helps them. Without more tough games, thye don’t know how they will play when they are”hit in the mouth” without challenges they will never know the true measure of there team. Therefore they won’t be ready to play a battle tested all year team.
I do like what I’ve seen so far from sumer camp from the Dawgs, can’t wait til kick off.
GO DAWGS!!!
truedawg
August 10th, 2011
1:25 pm
please excuse spelling, at work having to type fast, but football is way more important than work.
GO DAWGS!!!
@ nothing could be finer
August 10th, 2011
1:25 pm
Do the math however you like S.C. vs. UGA with Spurrier 2-4 , last 10 years 3-7 all time 15-43-2.
AltamahaDawg
August 10th, 2011
1:26 pm
A sc LOSS makes it 3 out of last 4, and 8 out of last 10, so yea.
yearofthedawg
August 10th, 2011
1:26 pm
Note to Nothing Could be Finer: a win by the Dawgs this year would therefore be 3 of 5 as well. Its not very good trash talk to come back with “Oh year, well we won 2 of the last 4 games.”
Just sayin’
I know why we have Trolls
August 10th, 2011
1:26 pm
I know everyone wonders why Ga Tech fans spend so much time on the UGA blogs. I ALMOST feel sorry for them after seeing this video but it now makes sense.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yerKM6YWu0k
Old Dawg
August 10th, 2011
1:36 pm
I know why we have Trolls: Thanks for posting the video. Now why I enjoy the entire Thanksgiving weekend so much. The footage deserves an Oscar nomination!
alabamaDawg
August 10th, 2011
1:45 pm
Last year the Dawgs were wounded physically and mentaly. Now players like Jarvis are helping to heal those wounds. Not just for the players but the entire Dawg Nation. When this year is over one phrase will be remembered “We got business to tend to!” I’m betting on the Dawgs to do just that.
bucket
August 10th, 2011
1:49 pm
I agree that UGA should be able to beat BSU from the standpoint of power football and superior overall talent. However, we overlook them to our own perile. They have had an entire offseason to prepare and they will be well-prepared and well-disciplined in what they are trying to accomplish.
Big Earl
August 10th, 2011
1:50 pm
I’m embarassed to ask since most seem to know, but what does GATA mean?
doug dawg
August 10th, 2011
1:50 pm
malcolm is the ’secret weapon.’ that guy is a tank. i’d keep him under wraps, too. we will all see what the truth is. go, boo. and i love, love, love that jj quote: stand up bulldog nation, we have business to tend to.’ wow. hope that is the battle cry of the season. what a line.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 10th, 2011
1:52 pm
The dogs should beat Boise.
But lets face it, the real task is on September 10, 2011 when the Lattimore Show comes to town.
BIG Joe
August 10th, 2011
1:53 pm
I like what I hear from JJ –sounds like a good guy.
1970 Dawg
August 10th, 2011
1:54 pm
<<>> Now there’s a joke.
BIG Joe
August 10th, 2011
1:54 pm
GetAfterTheirA-s
1970 Dawg
August 10th, 2011
1:55 pm
St Simons, that is
Contractor
August 10th, 2011
1:57 pm
I love that “stand up Bulldog Nation, we have business to tend to”. You’re damn right we do. Players on the field and fans in the stands are ready to rock and roll this Fall, so let’s just hope we have a successful year.
Big Earl
August 10th, 2011
1:58 pm
@BIG Joe…Thanks Dude, I like it!
nasty dog
August 10th, 2011
1:58 pm
similarities between the 1981 and 2011 seasons: In 1981 Ga landed the highest recruited runningback. I think his name was Hershel Walker. Fast forward exactly 30 years. Gerogia has another unknown freshman running back that was highly recruited. His name is Isahia Crowell.Just like the 1981 season Georgia had a good offensive line and defense.History does have a way of repeating itself.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 10th, 2011
2:02 pm
nasty dog, have you noticed that Ga barely has any O-Linemen left?
That freshman running back might be good, but he’s gonna need a deeper line to be special.
Big Earl
August 10th, 2011
2:05 pm
@nasty…actually is was the 1980 season that we landed Hershel and won the NC, but I get your point and agree. Another similarity is that we were coming off a disappointing season in ‘79 when we went 6-5…not quite as bad as last year but it felt terrible at the time.
Lyndsey
August 10th, 2011
2:08 pm
@JYD and all you “GATA” people. You are dorks. If you cant say something inteligent go back to your larry the cable guy dvd and let the adults discuss football. My god you sound like nerds. If your going to continue the GATA crap switch over to a Tech blog.
nasty dog
August 10th, 2011
2:15 pm
Could be finer, Ga. has 3 offensive lineman that are going to be playing on sunday.
I know why we have Trolls
August 10th, 2011
2:16 pm
Lyndsey = Troll. He hates the term because each November, we GATA.
Big Earl
August 10th, 2011
2:18 pm
@Lyndsey…gee buddy, you must have a bur up your a$$ today. It’s just a euphemistic salutation among friends. No need for name calling among fellow dawgs. Just click the back button if it offends you.
'94 UGA Alumni
August 10th, 2011
2:25 pm
Hey Bronco Mania,
I hope your team is as overconfident as you are. I have a feeling you are in for a shock on Sept. 3rd. Get ready for a beatdown! Your finese team is going to find out what it’s like to play smash mouth football here in the South. The SEC rules and the Mountain West is a joke. 24 days…..I can’t wait!
'94 UGA Alumni
August 10th, 2011
2:30 pm
Hey Lyndsey,
GATAGATAGATAGATAGATAGATAGATAGATAGATAGATAGATAGATAGATAGATAGATA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dcdawg
August 10th, 2011
2:35 pm
someone should pass this link to the coaching staff:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44090512/ns/health-cancer/
its a new treatment for Leukemia that seems to be helping. Thoughts a prayers with our coach’s child.
Big Earl
August 10th, 2011
2:39 pm
For UGA fans who may think Boise St. is a powerhouse, let’s take a look at their schedule last year where they won 12 games:
Virginia Tech 33 – 30 (W)
Wyoming 51 – 6 (W)
Oregon State 37 – 24 (W)
New Mexico State 59 – 0 (W)
Toledo 57 – 14 (W)
San Jose State 48 – 0 (W)
Louisiana Tech 49 – 20 (W)
Hawaii 42 – 7 (W)
Idaho 52 – 14 (W)
Fresno State 51 – 0 (W)
Nevada 31 – 34 (L)
Utah State 50 – 14 (W)
Utah 26 – 3 (W)
They mostly took care of business (did Nevada really beat you guys, REALLY???). But regarding the quality of their opponents…I AM NOT IMPRESSED!!!
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 10th, 2011
2:43 pm
Big Earl, nobody’s impressed.
Thata’s why Ga should beat them…………..should.
Richard
August 10th, 2011
10:13 pm
Regarding the new Picture Day rules, I wonder how much this will hurt attendance this year. Two posters per person. I’d rather had a notebook & have players sign it than a poster. They won’t even be selling Media Guides at this event this year which was disappointing to hear. Why don’t they eliminate picture taking next year? Thanks to the NCAA & the greedy adults who have ruined this day for others!!