FS Jakar Hamilton out for season, TBs out for scrimmage
ATHENS – Georgia has likely lost free safety Jakar Hamilton for the season.
Hamilton
The senior, who started five games last season and played in all 13, was diagnosed Wednesday with a stress fracture in his right ankle. Since it will require two to three months to heal, “my guess is he won’t play this year,” coach Mark Richt said.
Hamilton has been sidelined since the beginning of preseason camp with a hamstring pull. Richt wasn’t sure if Hamilton had suffered a new injury but said it required a bone scan to detect Hamilton’s fracture.
Hamilton will be able to redshirt. He transferred to UGA from Georgia Military College last year.
Meanwhile, junior Shawn Williams appears to have locked down the starting job at free safety. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound graduate of Early County High continues to draw praise daily for his good work in practice. He was second among defenders with seven tackles in Wednesday’s scrimmage.
Junior Sanders Commings and freshman Corey Moore will provide depth.
Richt on TE Orson Charles
Richt said he was fairly confident Orson Charles would not face eligibility issues in the wake of his inclusion in the Yahoo! Sports report on a rogue booster at Miami.
“I wouldn’t say I didn’t get too concerned about it, but I didn’t think about it a lot or dwell on it much,” Richt said after Wednesday’s practice. “I felt like it was something I couldn’t control and until I heard one way or another I was just going to move forward as if everything was going to be OK.”
Charles, a junior tight end and preseason All-SEC selection, was among dozens of athletes listed in a Yahoo! Sports story who allegedly had interactions with convicted felon Nevin Shapiro. Shapiro claims to have provided millions of dollars worth of improper benefits and services to former Miami players and recruits from 2002-2010.
Richt mum about Miami troubles
Richt is a Miami alum and football lettermen, but he was very measured in what he said about his alma mater’s problems.
“I haven’t read the report but I’ve been hearing about it,” he said. “It just sounded pretty dramatic, I guess would be a good word for it.”
Richt said he heard a brief radio report on Miami while driving to the Athens Holiday Inn to speak to the Rotary Club.
“I’m not one to throw stones because I know the bottom line is it’s hard to be perfect,” Richt said. “So, we’re just trying like mad to do things right.”
Crowell, Samuel miss scrimmage
Georgia conducted its second controlled scrimmage of the preseason on Wednesday at Sanford Stadium and it did so without its top two tailbacks.
Isaiah Crowell (pulled groin) and Richard Samuel (strained quad) were unable to participate due to injuries. Former walkon Brandon Harton (12 carries, 51 yards) and redshirt freshman Ken Malcome (5-10) filled in on the first team instead.
Richt said he’s not overly concerned about the running backs missing time at this point.
“I’m not too concerned now,” he said. “If they get to the two weeks prior to the game, I don’t think it will be took problematic.”
Richt said Crowell could return as early as Friday but Samuel will likely be next week.
Scrimmage standouts
Quarterback Aaron Murray was 11-of-16 for 108 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Backup Hutson Mason was 13-of-27 for 125 yards with no TDs or interceptions.
Rantavious Wooten led all receivers with 61 yards on five catches and a touchdown and Israel Troupe added five catches for 50 yards. Malcolm Mitchell had three for 37.
As he did in the first scrimmage, linebacker Alec Ogletree led all tacklers with eight. He also had a sack and a pass breakup. Bacarri Rambo and Jordan Love added six apience and Jarvis Jones had five and a sack. Rambo also had an interception.
Richt said there were no injuries but that center Ben Jones suffered from cramping, likely because he had a one-hour aerobics class earlier in the day.
Picture Day on Saturday
UGA’s annual Fans’ Picture Day is Saturday in the Reed Plaza area of Sanford Stadium. Due to recent NCAA issues raised over the sell and trade of autographed memorabilia, fans will not be able to bring any outside items to be signed. The only thing UGA will permit to be signed is schedule posters. A limit of two per person will be provided.
Gates will open at 1 p.m. Head coach Mark Richt and players will be available at 3 p.m. Special ticket coupons are required for access to Richt and bulldog mascot. Those tickets will be distributed to the first 150 fans at 8 a.m. from the East End ticket windows on East Campus Road. All other teams will be available at 1.
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Mobile Dawg
August 18th, 2011
11:58 am
She is in a box “buried deep” in the garage attic with the rest of them Alt, the Mrs. doesn’t need to see them. Pictures I mean.
Lex, my 4 year old says the pledge and a prayer every day at school. Comes over the PA system, they all do.
Sly, if you give a dog a bone once, it’s going to come back to you forever for another one. Also why do you think Obama want’s to legalize all “illegal Immigrants”? Obviously to dilute our voting power even more. Once they get us outnumbered they can pretty much do whatever they want, until we all decide to relocate overseas somewhere.
Georgia Bulldogs FS Jakar Hamilton Out for Season - BeyondU Sports
August 18th, 2011
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Georgia Bulldogs FS Jakar Hamilton Out for Season - BeyondU Sports
August 18th, 2011
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[...] Hamilton from playing at all this season. “My guess is he won’t play this year,” said Mark Richt. Richt initially believed Hamilton had pulled a hamstring, since he’s been sidelined all [...]
OldFan
August 18th, 2011
12:02 pm
BS is in the Top Ten. They ought to be favored, and they ought to believe they can whip us. I’ve got no problem with their self-confidence. We won’t win the blog game, the pre-game, or the prognosticators’ game. That said, I’m pulling for the post-game.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 18th, 2011
12:04 pm
JDawg,
yes! They have a group of fans that are similar to SEC type fans that are very obnoxious. I have been following the ESPN blogs closer th epast few weeks. The great bloggers have been “The U” fans. This is a group that obviously have lost there moral compass much like the programs.
Delbert D.
August 18th, 2011
12:06 pm
Boise St. defense vs. VT in 2010 (2011 starters only)
DE McClellin 6 tackles, 4 TFL, 2.5 S
DT Winn 5 Tackles, 1.5 TFL, 0.5 S, 1 fumble recovery
LB Tevis 6 tackles, 1 TFL
LB Smith 4 tackles
S Iloka 4 tackles
DE Crawford 1 tackle
S Stanaway 1 tackle
CB Taylor 3 tackles
DT Baker 1 tackle
VT was not playing up to expectations early in the year (lost to JMU the next week). These stats simply reflect what the defensive players on Boise State’s team accomplished against a decent-size opponent.
Starring William Conrad as Frank Cannon
August 18th, 2011
12:09 pm
o line is the key very thin and cant run block.
Prozac Dawg
August 18th, 2011
12:13 pm
OldFan,
Bloggers need confidence too. One way to gain it is to talk football. If I believe the Dawgs can beat BS then there is no doubt in my mind the players will be able to hear me all the way from my living room. But ultimately you are right, post game is what counts the most.
Prozac Dawg
August 18th, 2011
12:15 pm
@Delbert
Do U use this site?
http://www.cfbstats.com/
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 18th, 2011
12:15 pm
Just filled out my AJC game predictions.
Ga will go 7-5.
Losses to SC, Miss St., Auburn, Tenn, and Florida.
Delbert D.
August 18th, 2011
12:21 pm
To put that win by Boise St. over VT in the proper context, here is part of my preseason assessment of VT. The whole post is too long to repeat here, but this final paragraph pretty much tells the story regarding their defense going into the 2010 season:
“Defensive players with starts in 2009 include the following players:
LB Barquell Rivers (13)
CB Rashad Carmichael (13)
DT John Graves (8)
LB Lyndell Rivers (5)
ROV Davon Morgan (4)
CB Cris Hill (2)
This defense has a major challenge ahead for Virginia Tech to end up the season in the Top 10.”
AltamahaDawg
August 18th, 2011
12:28 pm
I know that box well.
Delbert D.
August 18th, 2011
12:28 pm
Prozac – No, I have not used that site. Primarily I use the stats and roster (and depth chart, when available) from the team’s web site. I keep my own spreadsheet of national major conference QB passer ratings using the standard formula. I’ve also used depth chart info form the ESPN site as necessary.
I’ll certainly check out the cfbstats sites in detail, though. Thanks for the tip.
TTOUGH44
August 18th, 2011
12:31 pm
DAWGS WILL BEAT B>STATE!
Delbert D.
August 18th, 2011
12:44 pm
Prozac- The split stats from the cfbstats site for Aaron Murray indicate that Georgia should play all of their games in November.
ATL Sports Fan
August 18th, 2011
12:44 pm
Nothing could be finer, I would expect nothing less from you. However, UGA has lost back to back games against USC once in my lifetime. Plus you’ve only beat UGA in Athens 3 times since 1980.
Just turned in my predictions for South Carolina: 7-5 losses to UGA, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi State, and Arkansas.
Birrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd Man
August 18th, 2011
12:49 pm
Hamilton, keep your head up and work on your studies, as well as rehab.
Delbert D.
August 18th, 2011
12:50 pm
I feel the need to look ahead, since some Carolina fans are on the blog today. From a late June post by me:
“Here’s my early take on South Carolina:
This game is going to be tough going in the trenches for both teams. S. Carolina has a very good DL, with 3 starters returning plus the addition of Clowney. Their OL has 3 starters returning, plus a guard who started 1 game last season. They have 2 backups with significant experience (JR and SR lettermen). Georgia now has Jenkins and Geathers to rotate inside, and I suspect Drew will see considerable action at a rush end position.
“S. Carolina has 3 returning starters in the DB including Stephon Gilmore. A returning MLB starter, and two returning starters at the Spur position. With the exception of Gilmore, probably a push with the DBs/LBs with Georgia talent.
“The presence of Lattimore and his ability to carry 40 times should allow Alshon Jeffery and DL Moore to constantly pressure the cornerbacks and draw one of the safeties on double coverage on Jeffery. Georgia does not have their equivalents at WR this season.
The wild card is Garcia; will he be there to play?”
gtfanfrom1951
August 18th, 2011
12:59 pm
If the 4th string tailback runs for 4.25 yards per carry what will Lattimore do to the defense. I would be worried.
Joey
August 18th, 2011
1:05 pm
Will the “wild card” be hungover?
gtfanfrom1951
August 18th, 2011
1:05 pm
Did not B-state beat OU in a bowl game not to far back and you all think they are going to be worried about UGA. UGA is going to beat the #4 team in the nation with no running game and a defense that could not stop the 4th string tailback. After the second quarter you can stick a fork in the dogs will be done!
Dirty Dawg
August 18th, 2011
1:07 pm
Hey Delbert, on your ‘june post’…’and your point would be?’ How about a close game…since that’s what it’s been for as long as most of us can remember.
….and gtfan, you’re right, it is disconcerting that our freshman, walk-on, 4th-string, tailback can average 4+ yards per…even if it was against the second and third defense. We’re shaking in our boots in anticipation…then again FSU showed us how to deal with young Mr. Lattimore – let’s just say ‘he ain’t no hockey-player’.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 18th, 2011
1:07 pm
I’m thinking SC will go 10-2 with losses to Ark and Miss St.
gtfanfrom1951
August 18th, 2011
1:09 pm
To UGA fans.Bless your heart!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 18th, 2011
1:11 pm
Boise State lucked into that bowl victory. They got a give me TD when OU QB fumbled early in the game. In the 2nd half OU went on a 25-0 run to send it to OT. Then BSU ran the Stute of Liberty gimmick play to win the game, 43-42. It is not like they showed up and dominated a OU team. Lets put it in perspective here.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 18th, 2011
1:14 pm
I watched that Oklahoma vs Boise game with my Oklahoma friend.
He was more speechless than anything.
Boise will not do anything like that to Ga.
Dirty Dawg
August 18th, 2011
1:19 pm
…and furthermore gtfan, BS beat an Oklahoma team that didn’t want to be there with a series of, miracle, trick-plays, that couldn’t possibly work more than one out of ten times. Then they beat a VT team that clearly underestimated them, and further, ‘gave’ the game to Boise…again and again. The fact that they turned around and lost the next week to James Monroe, or Madison, or whoever, just shows where their head was at. Trust me, we ain’t overconfident and have no intention of underestimating a team that’s, pre-season, ranked in the top ten while we’re nowhere in sight. Just say that I won’t have to say ‘I told you so’ when it turns out like that U of Hawaii thing did a few years back.
GTBob
August 18th, 2011
1:23 pm
Boise State lucked into that bowl victory.
They lucked into 43 points against the champion of the Big 12? You’ve gotta be kidding me. They put themselves in a position to win and they won.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 18th, 2011
1:24 pm
That Ohio St vs Miami game on September 17 is gonna be a doozy.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 18th, 2011
1:27 pm
Yeah with turnovers by OU and a gimmick play. The point is they did not show up and dominate them like the poster insinuated.
Hindu Elvis Pimp
August 18th, 2011
1:29 pm
How come we have to take our hats off during the National Anthem? Why hats? Why not pants?
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 18th, 2011
1:29 pm
Yeah it will be Probation Bowl Game sponsered by the NCAA.
Hindu Elvis Pimp
August 18th, 2011
1:31 pm
Sponsered?
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 18th, 2011
1:36 pm
Sponsored, excuse the grammatical error. This correction coming from the guy wanting to take his pants down during the National Anthem? Sure.
GTBob
August 18th, 2011
1:48 pm
Just say that I won’t have to say ‘I told you so’ when it turns out like that U of Hawaii thing did a few years back.
Hawaii didn’t even beat a ranked team that year. They only beat 2 teams that ended the season with a winning record. Boise St has beaten three different conference champions in the past two years. You really think that is an even comparison?
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 18th, 2011
2:02 pm
When’s Ga’s next scrimmage?
Will Crowell participate?
He needs the reps.
James Stephenson
August 18th, 2011
2:12 pm
Dr. Don. I do not think his Aerobics class is a college course, just a normal aerobics class. It is probably a daily or weekly thing he does. So if you exercise for an hour with Aerobics and do not hydrate enough before going out into the Sun for football practice a cramp would not be out of the question.
Gators Eat Boogers
August 18th, 2011
2:12 pm
The UGA D is going to be nasty this year…. Not as good as Bama’s but damn good. JJ and Tree are lighting everyone up at practice and we have 2 guys better than Mr. Cody in the middle. Ray Drew will be starting by USCe and they say he is basically unblock-able. We have so much depth at safety that Rambo has been moved to 2nd string. Same with our CB’s, Brandon Smith has Nick Marshall breathing down his neck and he has become a very good defensive player….By the way, Nick Marshall IS the next Champ Bailey in the very soon future.
Let me just say this……… The defense you saw last year is long gone…Totally new players and brand new attitude. Boise is going to be shocked at the speed that comes at them in a few weeks. Because it is NOTHING they have ever seen before I promise. It’s sick the speed we have on defense now. And don’t give me this Oklahoma crap. Son, this is the SEC on astro-tuf!!!
As far as USCe it’s just going to come down to who wants it more. Both D’s are tremendous and both are going to beat up on each offense. I have a feeling USCE knocks one of out RB’s out of the game and we knock Lattimore out. If that’s the case UGA wins in a nailbiter…. 10-9.
It’s gonna be fun but I’m telling you…The UGA D is going to be really nasty.
Dirty Dawg
August 18th, 2011
2:34 pm
Hey gtBob…is it an ‘even’ comparison? Not really, but then, at the time, there were plenty that said Hawaii was gonna whip our butts…they must have thought so. Point is, we’ll find out, won’t we?
Dawg Gone
August 18th, 2011
2:41 pm
@gtfanfrom1951 what makes you think he was running against the first string D?
DawginLex
August 18th, 2011
2:47 pm
Dawg gone
don’t you know? He was there. He snuck in and watched and is giving us his update…………………
Delbert D.
August 18th, 2011
3:00 pm
Dirty Dawg – “Hey Delbert, on your ‘june post’…’and your point would be?’”
No specific point, that is one of my assessments of upcoming opponents. I’ve put a lot more effort into Boise State assessment to date, particularly their defense. Things to watch for, etc. You can scroll back and see those posts if you want.
LogicalUS
August 18th, 2011
3:12 pm
“When’s Ga’s next scrimmage? Will Crowell participate? He needs the reps”
Psssha, UGA is going with new tactics this year…..
Practice is over-rated as it experience and talent.
As long as UGA will send somebody to roust the freshmen RB and former scout team LB out of bed on Sept 3rd, UGA players don’t need to know any offense plays or responsibilities, everything will take care of itself. In fact, the word appears to be that next year, the UGA coaching staff is going to just discard with fall camp altogether as a waste of time. And if you aren’t wasting time with practice who needs a playbook, they are discarding it also.
On a more serious note:
I still have not heard any responses to an earlier question…
From where is UGA’s offensive production going to come?
UGA fans are so schizo about their offense….they rail endlessly about the horror of Bobo as OC but at the same time have endless and blind faith that this bogeyman of their demise for the past two years is going magically meld this hodgepodge of inexperienced and unproductive players into a juggernaut of epic proportions?
david
August 18th, 2011
3:14 pm
i wonder how many times RAMBO
david
August 18th, 2011
3:15 pm
i wonder how many times rambo is going to get burnt on the play fake?
Mobile Dawg
August 18th, 2011
3:21 pm
It’s all based on potential at this time Logical, as far as knowledgeable, kool aid kleen, sane, logical folks are concerned.
We have hope and potential. Will the injury bug be kind, will the breaks go our way; “can” our coaches devise a solid game plan and stick with it? I will watch with interest, but my expectations won’t be sky high. I, like others think defense and special teams strategy should be our strengths, especially early in the year.
Prozac Dawg
August 18th, 2011
3:23 pm
I was feeling OK until I read this article. We did have some pass defenense issues.
http://draftable.wordpress.com/2011/08/03/breaking-down-boise-states-offense/
DawginLex
August 18th, 2011
3:28 pm
Murray 2,200 yards passing 22 TD 183 yards per game
King 400 yards 4 TD
Brown 400 yards 4 TD
Wooten 425 yards 3 TD
Mitchell 300 yards 2 TD
Figgins 125 yards 2 TD
Ogletree 125 yards 1 TD
Charles 300 yards 3 TD
White 250 yards 3 TD
rushing 170 yards per game
Samuel 750 yards 8 TD
Crowell 525 yards 7 TD
Malcome 400 yards 3 TD
Thomas 250 yards 2 TD
Marshall 150 yards 3 TD
That’s 350 yards per game and 25 points per game
Does that answer your question about where the production will come from?
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 18th, 2011
3:32 pm
Thats a lot of yardage for Samuels.
Realistically, I’d cut it back some.
LogicalUS
August 18th, 2011
3:41 pm
Not really since you just thru some numbers on the page.
So Samuel the injured scout team LB is going to beat both King\Ealey numbers from last season? Sort of proves the point about Schizo, if he was such a diamond why did your nemesis of an OC allow him to go to LB?
And NONE of your WRs except Charles has come close to having the numbers you listed.
Just so the other forum posters understand…..Bobo, the man who could not take advantage of UCF with the likes of AJ and Kris along with seasoned RBs in King\Ealey, is going to meld together this average group into averaging 25pts a game? Based on?
How much does that go down if you take out NMST, Vandy and Coastal? 15pts?