15 of Georgia’s 25 ‘Dream Teamers’ likely to play this season
ATHENS — The Georgia coaching staff is currently going through the process of determining which players will be on the scout team and which will end up on the varsity, or travel squad.
Barring injury, this freshman is likely to play and play a lot. (UGA photo by Steve Colquitt)
As coach Mark Richt pointed out recently, this is always a difficult time for the coaches. While being placed on the scout team doesn’t guarantee a redshirt year, it’s a strong indication you won’t be counted on this season and often that can be a bitter pill to swallow. But you have 125 players per team, 85 on scholarship, dress out only 60 in conference games and can only play 11 at a time. So it’s a numbers game in which everybody can’t play.
While the coaches are still making their decisions, let’s go ahead and take a crack, centering on the freshman class. I encourage you guys to weigh in as well. This is a hypothesis at best.
Here’s a rundown of the first-year guys:
1. David Andrews, OL 6-3, 276 Wesleyan
One of two true freshmen linemen O-line coach Will Friend said are in position to suit up and possibly play. Andrews has impressed with his ability to play center but at this point would likely be the third man end behind senior Ben Jones and sophomore Dallas Lee.
2. Sterling Bailey, DE 6-4, 250 East Hall
Was recently medically cleared to participate following shoulder surgery last spring. Late start likely assures redshirt season.
3. Devin Bowman, CB 6-0, 175 Ridgeland
Was unable to attain academic eligibility until one day before preseason camp opened. Good athlete but late start puts him behind several other young players at the same position.
4. Chris Conley, WR 6-3, 185 North Paulding
One of just two signees to enroll early and participate in spring practice. Battling to get into six-man rotation at receiver. Regardless, likely to dress out and at least play special teams.
5. Isaiah Crowell, RB 6-0 210
Missed four practices with a groin injury but extremely impressive when full speed. Strong candidate not only to get significant playing time in opener but also to start at tailback.
6. Watts Dantzler, OL 6-7, 315 Dalton
Most impressive of freshmen offensive linemen, has trimmed down 20 pounds since reporting and is currently backing up Cordy Glenn at left tackle. Likely third in at that position. Dogs would move guard Kenarious Gates to left tackle should Glenn have to come out.
7. Zach DeBell, OL 6-7, 275 Tarpon Springs, Fla.
Excellent athlete but a little undersized to make an immediate contribution. Likely redshirt.
8. Ray Drew, DE-OLB 6-5, 250 Thomas County Central
This five-star signee was backing up Cornelius Washington at weakside linebacker and getting reps with the first team before a scooter crash left him with a separated shoulder. Back at practice in a non-contact capacity, still likely to dress out and contribute early if not in the first game.
9. Quintavious Harrow, DB 6-0, 185 Carver-Columbus
Best known as Crowell’s best friend from Columbus, Harrow is making transition from linebacker to defensive back. Likely redshirt.
10. Amarlo Herrera, LB 6-2, 215 North Clayton
Another impressive freshman in line to play until he was sidelined with a shoulder injury. Likely to play at least on special teams but maybe not first game.
11. John Jenkins, NG, 6-4, 243, Meriden, Conn.
Sidelined the last several days with a “mild” hamstring, Jenkins has been unable to unseat Kwame Geathers on the first team. Will be part of a two-man rotation at nose guard.
12. Christian LeMay, QB 6-3, 200 Matthews, N.C.
Also an early enrollee, LeMay has wowed coaches with his play-making ability but behind Aaron Murray and Hutson Mason in command of playbook. Will dress out as No. 3 quarterback but Georgia will try to redshirt him.
13. Hunter Long, OL 6-3, 293 Eads, Tenn.
Younger brother of redshirt freshman Austin Long. Third string at guard and not likely to play this year.
14. Nick Marshall, CB, 6-2, 200 Wilcox County
Would have been a certain contributor until a collision on a punt return left him concussed and forced him to miss four practices. Working at third-string cornerback and likely contributor on special teams.
15. Malcolm Mitchell, WR 6-1, 190 Valdosta
One of the early standouts among the freshmen, this explaosive athlete cooled midway through camp with a pulled leg muscle and occasional struggles with playbook. But a definite contributor who could end up starting in a three-receiver set.
16. Corey Moore, DB 6-1, 185 Griffin
An excellent football player who seems likely to start in the future. Battling to break through on No. 2 defense at safety and definite contrbutor on special teams.
17. Jay Rome, TE 6-6, 240 Valdosta
Fantastic athlete and future star at his position but currently buried behind three top-notch lettermen. Will get to prove his worth on special teams and occasional play on offense.
18. Chris Sanders, DB 6-0, 175 Tucker
Another one of Georgia’s bountiful supply of freakishly athletic skill players. A safety in high school, he has worked his way up at cornerback and threatening to make the two-deep. Will play special teams at the very least.
19. Justin Scott-Wesley, WR 6-1, 200Mitchell County
Raw athlete and one of fastest players on the team, Scott-Wesley is still learning the position. Would benefit from redshirt year.
20. Sanford Seay, WR 6-2, 190 Lee County
A late addition to the signing class who has proven even better than advertised. Likely redshirt.
21. Damian Swann, CB 6-0, 175 Grady
Would compete with Crowell and Mitchell for title of “most impressive freshman.” Swann will likely get snaps on defense in the first game and will be a prominent player on special teams.
22. Nathan Theus, SN 6-3, 255 Jacksonville
Backup to Ty Frix on all special teams snaps. Will dress out but will be redshirted if at all possible.
24. Xzavier Ward, OL 6-7, 260 Colquitt County
Still recovering from spring ACL surgery and has not practiced. Will redshirt.
25. Ramik Wilson, LB 6-3, 225 Tampa
Has been getting work at both inside and outside linebacker. Will back up both positions and contribute on special teams.
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162 comments Add your comment
Big Dirty Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
3:54 pm
Yeeeehaaawww!!
***UGA FAN BEFORE 2008
August 23rd, 2011
3:57 pm
Dome to Dome
Win with Richt
Go Dawgs!!!
Billo
August 23rd, 2011
3:58 pm
3rd?
pj
August 23rd, 2011
4:00 pm
Excited about the depth they can provide. That list is our future folks – let’s wish em well and root em on!
CDAWG
August 23rd, 2011
4:06 pm
2nd, if you ain’t first you are last!
rdez
August 23rd, 2011
4:06 pm
future? reads like right now.
DawginLex
August 23rd, 2011
4:08 pm
Sounds about like we expected. I hate it about Nick Marshall. He has the size and speed to be a shutdown corner who can deliver a hit too.
chickenman
August 23rd, 2011
4:09 pm
Crowell had been humbled by coaches this summer but everyone i talk to thats in camp is saying that he is everything you want in the #1 back in the nation… Excited to see the dawgs in 2 weeks
Why can't AJC spell?
August 23rd, 2011
4:12 pm
What is an “explaosive athlete”?
Let the kids play
August 23rd, 2011
4:14 pm
I saw Sanford Seay play a couple of times when he was in highschool. He is a tough kid that runs excellent routes and has great hands.
Ace
August 23rd, 2011
4:14 pm
0-2, what a great start, eh?
ViningsMike
August 23rd, 2011
4:14 pm
This is the one of the strongest, fastest and most skilled teams to ever suit up at UGA! Look for a SEC and National Championship. Go DAWGS!
Bryan G.
August 23rd, 2011
4:15 pm
11 days. ELEVEN DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 23rd, 2011
4:16 pm
Jenkins a 243lb NG? Chip, hahaha! Now if you are going to have a typo make it a fanny one for sure!
merbertmoover
August 23rd, 2011
4:17 pm
wattz dantzler’s the MAN! i used to watch him play at Dalton High, and i remember telling my friends i hadn’t seen a more impressive lineman since Conner Taylor of the 2003-05 teams….man, Watts is gonna make a name for himself fast, guaranteed!
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2011
4:17 pm
15? You just blew my mind.
padre
August 23rd, 2011
4:17 pm
At lest six of these freshman must contribute this year. The best among them will be at uga only 3 yrs anyway. So, let them play to add needed depth. This team could surprise a lot of people. In fact, i believe uga will upset boise st. This could be a restorative win for cmr–and he knows it. Given a win over bs–the confidence this could provide for the sc game will make things really interesting. go dawgs–the talent and ability is there without question. You must step up and go for it.
merbertmoover
August 23rd, 2011
4:18 pm
and conner taylor was a BEAST! he had to be at least 315 as a sophmore in HS
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 23rd, 2011
4:22 pm
fanny one? Dang had a typo myself! Funny one it should have read!
Real Dawg Fan
August 23rd, 2011
4:25 pm
I think we got some players…2011-12 season might just surprise some folks
Prozac Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
4:25 pm
Well just 11 days to go and I’m starting to get nervous (again). I think this group of fresmen will be very good. The question is when. A freshman is still a freshman. I surely would like for UGA to take down the Smurfs. I really am tired of their ‘Valley Girl’ rhetoric. One minute I drink deeply from the UGA Kool Aid well and then another I think they’re rated in the top 10 for a reason (give me a break)!!!
Bring Back Wally Butts
August 23rd, 2011
4:25 pm
Future looks bright at UGA. Need to keep up the recruiting because we need more athletes in 2012 (hate seeing all those guys leave the state but I know that we will be alright on NSD).
Mike
August 23rd, 2011
4:27 pm
Jenkins…243? I Think that’s a typo.
Bring Back Wally Butts
August 23rd, 2011
4:29 pm
Mike,
Dyslexic, just like me. 342 432 or 243. Doesn’t matter, he is still one BIG dude!
cattle dawg
August 23rd, 2011
4:30 pm
Happy to hear about Watts making an impact. I know his family is proud of him. What best place to tailgate around the dome? Any ideas?
nerd@gt
August 23rd, 2011
4:32 pm
I like turtles
Mike
August 23rd, 2011
4:33 pm
Andrews is probably backup at Center with Lee possibly backing up guard positions
BigTimeTechFan
August 23rd, 2011
4:33 pm
Chip – will any of Georgia Tech’s Freshmen play this year?
I think Jeff Greene may play, you were right when you said he was under-rated as a recruit last year, heard one of the major recruiting sites say this week he was way under valued by them at 3 stars.
TallyDawg
August 23rd, 2011
4:33 pm
@Lowcountry – I thought you intentionally typed “fanny one” as a joke! haha!
Delbert D.
August 23rd, 2011
4:34 pm
Prozac Dawg – There’s a lot of that feeling around. You just don’t know until the game is on.
Dawg Tell
August 23rd, 2011
4:35 pm
If they have the talent and can play on special teams,play them. If they are that good they will not be here after three years.Rome is another story. Three deep at TE and all can play. Yes he is good,but next year we will have only two.Lynch and himself. Go DAWGS!
Real Dawg Fan
August 23rd, 2011
4:35 pm
@Mike
He did spell explaosive athlete wrong so yeah, definite typo
Destin Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
4:36 pm
win the 1st two….. win the SEC East…. alot of these kids want to go to UGA… recruiting will take care of itself… Richt is honest with the kids and parents.. no grey shirts or scholly’s yanked… etc…..we only have like 20 scholarships for next year ??? Go Dawgs !! Richt for President !!!
TallyDawg
August 23rd, 2011
4:36 pm
Has anyone heard how Crowell’s and Samuel’s legs are doing? Last I heard was Crowell came back and had some good runs on Friday – haven’t heard anything about this week. Is he practicing full speed this week? Is Samuel still out injured?
Real Dawg Fan
August 23rd, 2011
4:36 pm
@cattledawg
Falcon landing
Vince Dooley
August 23rd, 2011
4:37 pm
It won’t make a difference. CMR can’t make use of all that talent…he’s lost his edge.
Real Dawg Fan
August 23rd, 2011
4:39 pm
@vince
I think Richt lost sight of his edge but this year, I think he’s got it back…..still yet to be proven on field but off over the summer it looks good
Bill King is a................
August 23rd, 2011
4:39 pm
Glad to see all the naysayers havent responded to this blog yet. Am I the only one getting pumped about our team?? Our weak link is going to be depth on the Oline and Mike Bobo. If the team can over come those two things…….we are going to have a heckuva year. The departures of Waushaun and Caleb is huge for us. Those two guys contributed to the bad attitudes we had the last year or so. Our defense is shaping up to be a heckuva lot better in Granthams 2nd year. We all knew there would be growing pains when we switched to the 34 last year. Now we will reap the benefits of that. Our Dline is going to be awesome…..who would have ever thought that with all the hype around John Jenkins coming to Athens….that we already had a guy better than him on the squad?? And now we have Jenkins too!! Think about our LB’s. Big Jarvis, Ogletree, Washington, Ray Drew, who else am i forgetting??? And our secondary will looks much better this year given we have some guys upfront that can bring the pressure to their QB’s. And then, we have Coach Lily ramrodding the special teams. We are putting the better players on special teams now versus all the backups. And we have a helluva placekicker too. Hopefully we wont be needing Drew as much this year as in years past. Our new S&C program will prove to be huge for us in the 4th quarter. UGA will not be the doormat for all of the top 25 teams this year. We will not be a given win for anybody. I hope SC thinks they are going to run us over when they come to Athens. We will give them a colossal butt whuppin!!!! GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RedandBlackDAWG
August 23rd, 2011
4:39 pm
11 more days and then we shall see. Gonna be a lot of name changes on these blogs. The cover up is going to be bigger than Watergate was. Get all the negative crap on these blogs you can now, nathsayers, because soon you will have to make up a lot of your facts, I think. UGA is going to be a good team. You will regret not having let sleeping DAWGS lay.
GO DAWGS and GATA
DawginLex
August 23rd, 2011
4:39 pm
Saturday at Picture Day, Murray told me that Crowell put on a show that morning at practice.
Nice young man BTW. Very genuine. Hutson Mason is every bit of 6′4″. Murray is about 6′1″. I stood next to both of them.(Yes I had my picture made and NO I will not submit it to the blog)
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 23rd, 2011
4:40 pm
TallyDawg,
I am not smart enough to make that good of a typo…
Real Dawg Fan
August 23rd, 2011
4:42 pm
@Bill King -
I cant believe I actually read all of that but….GO DAWGS!!
RedandBlackDAWG
August 23rd, 2011
4:44 pm
Destin Dawg,
I think we have a few more scholarships than that now, due to the attrition we had so far. We should be close to the limit of available ones. I could be wrong but since we did give 8 walk ons scholarships, it appears we have 25 to give next year for 2012.
GO DAWGS and GATA
Bill King is a................
August 23rd, 2011
4:44 pm
And BTW….we have a 2nd year Aarron Murray with two bad arse running backs behind him in Samuel and Crowell. And have any of you actually looked at who’s going to be leading them?? Big bad Bruce Figgins. I cant wait to see how the Boise Defense handles that. And then our receiving corps has to be one of the top ones inthe country. We are strong everywhere on this team except the Oline and Bobo. And we have the right attitude to dominate!! If you can get pumped about this team, i suggest you go pull for Tech!!
Birddawg
August 23rd, 2011
4:44 pm
Its good to see some of the young guys get a chance to contribute right away, especially Isaiah Crowell and Malcolm Mitchell who will be thrown into the SEC fire right off the bat. Go Dawgs!!!
Nothing Could Be FIner
August 23rd, 2011
4:46 pm
Thats a lot of freshmen.
Makes one think that the playbook will be “dumbed down” a bit for these guys.
Joey
August 23rd, 2011
4:48 pm
I love Murray, but if he goes down, I think Mason can handle the job. I saw him in high school, and that boy was born to be a QB.
Stinger2
August 23rd, 2011
4:48 pm
I love to see the “Dawg” fans all hyped up. With the Dream Team they will at least go 10-2 in regular season.
They are in the top 25 in both major preseason polls.
All has been well in Athens during the off season. What more could they want or need?
Bill King is a................
August 23rd, 2011
4:50 pm
@nothing……..sometimes less is more!! All we need is Figgins leading Samuel. And occassionally hitting the post or the TE’s in the flats. Thats pretty simple to me. To bad Bobo doesnt get it
Power RANGERS galore
August 23rd, 2011
4:51 pm
All da way turnt up….. not
I-DOG
August 23rd, 2011
4:53 pm
There are some UGA bashers who have been posting that Georgia is totally reliant on the Freshman incoming class. I think this article does a nice job showing who is projected to contribute, but also shows that only a handful figure to be prominant players this Fall.
Jenkins is a Juco transfer and may end up starting, but is on 2nd team now. Sure, Crowell might start but he and Samuel seem to be co #1’s at this point. Certainly Crowell is one that will play a lot. For the first game, it looks like either 0 or 1 Frosh starters.
Most of the others are pushing to “get into” the 2nd team and gain the coaches trust. It may change due to injury or a player improving quite a bit, but that is really only 2 guys that are starting or playing 30-40 snaps a game and another half dozen that are competing for 2nd team or even into the rotatation… Georgia isn’t “relying” on the incoming Freshman to carry the team.
Undefeated!
August 23rd, 2011
4:54 pm
I love this time of year. Everybody is pumped, and should be, unless you are an energy vampire, or from an enemy team.
Asleep at the wheel
August 23rd, 2011
4:55 pm
Dream Team I I doesnt look like its working out too well. UGA ranked # 31 for 2012 class. getting pummeled as usual by Bama . UGA is also behind Auburn, LSU ,SC,Tenn and even Clemson in recruiting rankings. Buh Bye Mark Richt……..
@Ass at the
August 23rd, 2011
4:57 pm
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@Ass at the wheel
August 23rd, 2011
4:59 pm
Woops! Just wondered where your team is ranked A a t wheel?
0 - 2 will be Richts Waterloo
August 23rd, 2011
4:59 pm
and along with the annual beat beatdown by the Gators too.
Joey
August 23rd, 2011
4:59 pm
Where was UGA ranked in recruiting in August last year, dufus? I think the national signing day is half a year away . . .
Boss Ross
August 23rd, 2011
5:00 pm
Why isnt anyone talking up my jackets????Western Carolina is no pushover!
Option baby!!!Al Groh is not 100. Thank goodness we play Thursday night so I can make DragonCon!
Boss Ross
August 23rd, 2011
5:02 pm
Enter your comments here
anotherdawg
August 23rd, 2011
5:04 pm
If you think UGA’s combat uniforms look bad, check out Miami’s:
http://hurricanesportsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/pmaker.jpg
Miami and Nike deserve sanctions on that one
5.9 on the Richt scale
August 23rd, 2011
5:04 pm
= avg points per game for the dawgs this season. just earth shattering………
Gdawg
August 23rd, 2011
5:05 pm
Asleep at the Wheel, wasnt too long ago you couldnt even find anyone to coach your beloved elephants. It took 4 million dollars to get someone to move to Tuscaloosa! Is Mike Price still available? Please crawl back under a rock.
Gdawg
August 23rd, 2011
5:07 pm
yeah asleep at the wheel, jut like Joey says, most Bama commitments jump in early because they know the chances of that diploma are slim, GED anyone?
Big Dirty Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
5:10 pm
Playbook needed tobe “dumbed down” IMHO. Then again its Bobo…who knows what he’s thinking when it comes to play calling. As long as they put us in a position to win games, and not fall apart down the stretch…then i’ll be a happy dawg!! Hate seeing our talents not being maximized…whether its attitude, S/C program, and/or lack of coaching or motivation. However, I will faithfully support my red and black!!
theevilone
August 23rd, 2011
5:10 pm
Enjoy your last few, precious days before it kicks off for real mutts. Like every other year you get all giddy and excited pre-season….but after Boise takes your little freshman laden team and beats the everlovin’ holy heck out of you in game one…..it all come crashing down and henceforth the nightmare will begin.
RamboDog
August 23rd, 2011
5:11 pm
@Asleep at the wheel
Better check the last 4 games , son. UGA 3 Alabama 1…. we’ll see you in the Dome in December if you can scrape by Auburn this year. And a beatdown in 2012 for you coming, also…that will be 5 of last 6. Get back in that trailer, your live in girlfriend (2nd cousin) is burning the meth.
Jamaica Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
5:11 pm
I think that playing 15 in the first game is optimistic. If the game is close I don’t think Richt is going to risk playing that many of the freshmen. Clearly, if it is a blowout (unlikely), then it might be a number closer to 15. I think it is more accurate to say that 15+ will play over the course of the season vs 1st game….
Ace
August 23rd, 2011
5:11 pm
Fairy tale land here folks… Danzler is SLOW, better put him at guard, defensive ends will be around him in split seconds…
Asleep at the wheel
August 23rd, 2011
5:12 pm
Gdawg……. wasnt too long ago your former ponzi scheme coach was fired for the same pathetic record as as you 3 million dollar coach the last 3 years. Please keep drinking the kool aid bud…….
Ace
August 23rd, 2011
5:13 pm
Crowell…. the next Kaleb King.
RamboDog
August 23rd, 2011
5:15 pm
Asleep at the wheel, Bama doesn’t scare anyone…the Bear has been dead a lonnnngggg time. Get over yourself, you are over rated as usual, and will choke a couple like always.
Stevo
August 23rd, 2011
5:16 pm
I cant wait to make Mark Richt smell my chicken breath.
Asleep at the wheel
August 23rd, 2011
5:19 pm
Richt won with ponzi scheme players.
RamboDog
August 23rd, 2011
5:22 pm
Asleep at the wheel, are you ready for the NCAA to come calling? After they clean up the mess at Miami, the investigation will lead them to Alabama next… dirty coaches that cheat never change their stripes. It’s coming….better win NC this year, at least you can say you had it for a bit, like Auburn.
Bob
August 23rd, 2011
5:24 pm
I wouldn’t discount Richt using most of our incoming class. He’s got one year to substantially turn our program around, and we didn’t have a lot of atletic depth last year. Just my opinion.
GET DOWN BIG MAN
August 23rd, 2011
5:25 pm
Man, I sure am glad to see the size of these guys — one thing UGA has been lacking in the last few years was size and speed everywhere. If these guys are as good as advertised, UGA seems stocked at most every position. GO DAWGS!!!
Atlanta87
August 23rd, 2011
5:26 pm
Keep hoping something will happen RamboDog. That’s all you “DAWG” fans got, well besides a trophy from 31 years ago.
Bob
August 23rd, 2011
5:27 pm
That s/b “athletic”…Ace (Kaleb [sic]) and I are having a hard time spelling.
Top Row Dog
August 23rd, 2011
5:33 pm
Thanks for you input A$$ and A$$leep at the wheel. Nice to know UGA has you scared enough to care to post.
Big Spur
August 23rd, 2011
5:35 pm
Dome to Done.
The farewell season.
Go, Dawgs.
Top Row Dog
August 23rd, 2011
5:39 pm
Add big spud to skeert list.
Atlanta87
August 23rd, 2011
5:42 pm
I can’t decide what’s worse, listening to UGA fans talk about how good they are after they beat Boise or Boise State talking about how good they are after they beat UGA (not that it is an accomplishment, but they will think it is)?
anotherdawg
August 23rd, 2011
5:43 pm
Speaking of I was Skaid, check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxXcNhF4LBE
Bob
August 23rd, 2011
5:43 pm
Any of you think they should run Les Miles off for his obvious lack of scruples? Maybe he learned from Dooley at Tenn…
Big Spur
August 23rd, 2011
5:44 pm
Good to see Georgia has so many young players available for garbage time.
Given their schedule, Boise will need to run up the score to get consideration for the national title.
You can take comfort knowing your starters won’t get hurt in the second half.
DAWG
August 23rd, 2011
5:45 pm
What happened to Lonnie Outlaw? I thought he enrolled in Junior College and was supposed to enroll this fall…
Bob
August 23rd, 2011
5:46 pm
Dawg…he should be in Athens this Spring along with Jalen Fields.
@Atlanta87
August 23rd, 2011
5:47 pm
I’ll tell you what’s worse. Living in a city whose Nike Pro combat uniforms would consist of a lemon helmet, a Mustard shirt, and Banana britches! lol
tomtrojan
August 23rd, 2011
5:47 pm
I am from Columbus and a USC grad! I chatted with a friend and he told me that Jarvis Jones was going to be an outstanding linebacker at USC, where we have a tradition of great linebackers. Unfortuntely he was injured and decided to red-shirt at Georgia and play there! Our loss is your gain!! Go Dawgs!
Atlanta87
August 23rd, 2011
5:49 pm
@ @Atlanta87 Which team were you referring to there? Georgia Tech?!?! I can’t help it if they are the team that is in the city I live in. Doesn’t mean I cheer for them? Where are you from @ @Atlanta87?
@tomtrojan
August 23rd, 2011
5:50 pm
Well Tom, I’m from Knoxville and all my friends feel like with regards to your coach, our loss is also your loss! lol
@Atlanta87
August 23rd, 2011
5:52 pm
Actually, I’m from Georgia, and I cheer for Georgia! So, who do you cheer for?
Atlanta87
August 23rd, 2011
5:54 pm
Auburn
Top Row Dog
August 23rd, 2011
5:54 pm
It’s really a compliment that so many take the time to post negatively. Glad to see Georgia is on the mind of so many non fans, welcome all.
come on now!?!?
August 23rd, 2011
5:55 pm
Everyone that constantly bad-mouths Bobo needs to remember ,as predictable he does get now and then the Dawgs still averaged 34 ppg. Knowing that I’m not too sure i’d blame Bobo for our struggles last year. I’m sorry but we can’t win ball games scoring 34 points I’m not so sure Bobo was our problem. Might want to start pointing some fingers at a pourous D. Its not that hard to figure it out but instead you folks just want to whine about Bobo. 34 points ain’t bad!!!
Atlanta87
August 23rd, 2011
5:56 pm
It’s just fun to read about how happy you are until the season actually starts.
Sven Ottke
August 23rd, 2011
5:56 pm
Can’t wait for Boise to drop the first of many L’s on their heads. Love it!
bitter AJC TROLL
August 23rd, 2011
5:56 pm
red on red———–i guess were getting the red neck jokes in cougar country, were the meaning
———-of the word potato head is givin a new meaning————god bless those over achieving
———2 stars from boise——-butt there fan base should save there travel money for
———————–a shopping spree at wal-mart—————soory folks the end of the line
———————————as far as opening day up-sets———-dogs rule —–31—–02
==================dawgs snap a ball over butlers head for a safety———hahahahah
———–tree killers and pay for play=————-aka ——-scam newton’s dad stink
——————–
PS———————-total fans left in south beach——3—-hahahah—there coach has sent out a dozen
————————————————-resume’s——————-looooosers
RamboDog
August 23rd, 2011
5:58 pm
@Atlanta87, you are a Tech nerd. In reference to the comment to me about nothing in 31 years, I am having to make due with beating down GT every year…and that is getting very boring. Glad the worm has turned and it’s SEC East , SEC Championship, and BCS bowl agin baby!
Tell CPJ I said hi, and glad he is here.
Dirty Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
5:59 pm
OK guys…if that ‘raw athlete’…’fastest on the team’…Justin Scott-Wesley, is still ‘learning his (WR) position’, then why don’t they let him ‘learn’ to be a running back? And furthermore, either Chip’s information is wrong, or mine is, or this strength & conditioning program must really be a ba!!-buster, cause the last time I looked JSW was 220-225, not 200.
RamboDog
August 23rd, 2011
6:00 pm
Sven, I know you wish someone would do it since GT can’t. Better head for the tickle pile or you will be late again!
Atlanta87
August 23rd, 2011
6:01 pm
@ Rambo Dog No I’m an Auburn Fan. Congrats on beating Tech though year in and year out. What did they end up last year? 6-7 with a loss to Kansas? That’s funny. Kinda like UGA ended up 6-7 with a loss to Colorado. The college football in the state I live in sucks!! Thankfully the Falcons are good!
bubba4dawgs
August 23rd, 2011
6:04 pm
all these bashers have nothing to cheer about for their team so they think if they bash the dawgs, it demotes them to their level! GO DAWGS!
@Atlanta87
August 23rd, 2011
6:05 pm
Certainly a good school. Don’t know why you would slam the Dawgs though. It is, I assume, your home state. Statements like: “That’s all you Dawg fans got” sound kind of like sour grapes. I know you had a good team last year, but I believe UGA prevailed the previous 4 years. All in all, a great rivalry, but honestly, isn’t there an Auburn blog out there somewhere? If you scroll up to the top of the page, I believe it says UGA Sports, not Tiger Sports, or War Eagle Sports, or whatever your mascot is this week.
Bob
August 23rd, 2011
6:06 pm
I’m with you “Dirty”. JS-W can be a great RB and he has the size and speed. We’ve already seen Samuel’s lack of balance and inability to pick up his feet, thus down on first contact.
RamboDog
August 23rd, 2011
6:07 pm
@Atlanta 87….well you got a NC for a bit. You and I both know SCAM and his Daddy are dirty…it will come out and Numbnuts Cheezewhiz, whatever his name is, will be moving on. His record before he came should have been a warning, has to CHEAT to win, but ya’ll are down with that…prepare for a beat down this year, no Freak to bail you out.
bubba4dawgs
August 23rd, 2011
6:09 pm
Say, anybody watched Clowney coming off the edge? I just wonder who’s going to be selected to stop him. Word is, he can’t be stopped! When he hits, he knocks his blockers into the middle of next week. He’s also runs the 440 on the track team. He sounds too eerie to be true!
RamboDog
August 23rd, 2011
6:11 pm
@bubba4dawgs, we may have to study tape on GT and learn those dirty chop blocks they use.
Bob
August 23rd, 2011
6:18 pm
Wonder why Turene chose a prep school in Matthews, NC that no one has heard of? I don’t think he’ll ever play for UGA.
Valdosta Cat
August 23rd, 2011
6:19 pm
I’ve got two words……Malcolm Mitchell. Make that three words…. Malcolm Mitchell: Superstar
bigonz
August 23rd, 2011
6:20 pm
Bill King is a ? You keep doggin Mike Bobo. FYI….since Bobo took over the play calling 4 years ago it’s been the highest scoring four year period in UGA history. Not to mention that he’s also a hell uv a recruiter!
Tennessee Dawg 4 Life
August 23rd, 2011
6:22 pm
Georgia will win first two games and will slip up somewhere along the schedule and finish with one loss and play for SEC championship book it, write it down it’s going to happen. Recruiting will finish in top ten again and then all you haters can suck a fat egg!
Atlanta87
August 23rd, 2011
6:22 pm
@ @Atlanta87 Yeah it is rough growing up in Georgia when it comes to college football so I’ve always been kind of sour towards the Dogs. Yeah UGA has beat Auburn the past couple of years before last year, but the record over the last 12 games is 6-6 so the rivalry is pretty even. I do go on my team’s blogs all the time. I just happen to read the AJC too and comment on the articles/blogs.
@ RamboDog as far as having a NC “for a bit” (whatever that means), why would Auburn invest $180,000 in a JUCO Quarterback that was what, third string for Florida, and not know what they were getting in return. If Cam (notice the proper spelling of his first name) was a bust, then Auburn would’ve wasted all that money. Don’t tell me that was a risk Auburn was willing to take. There’s a difference between recruiting a bust and paying a bust.
I’ve got to go eat dinner, but I’ll be back on later to read what you have to say. Good luck this year!
GWP
August 23rd, 2011
6:25 pm
Typical UGA hype. Always the best recruits…..but the coaches?
Mad Dog One
August 23rd, 2011
6:30 pm
Boys I try not to get all jacked up before the first snap of the year but d@#n. i’m going to have to quit reading about my DOGS or just go ahead and say it as put by ONE OF OUR BROTHERS FROM THE DOG NATION “DOME TO DOME!!!!!!!”
Mad Dog One
August 23rd, 2011
6:38 pm
Just a question. How many of you’ll remember when we got a medallion with the schedual printed on the back of it with our season tickets? Looking through some of my old UGA. stuff and saw 3 or 4.
Dooley for Prez
August 23rd, 2011
6:46 pm
Show’s Richt is concerned about job security. He is finally playing to win while at the same time setting us up for another excuse for not meeting team goals much less fan expectations. I can hear it now…”Yeah, we are a little young this year. We have played 15 true freshmen but the future is bright” to justify another 8 win or less season. Just sick of the excuses so GATA and win or go to UM and coach their practice team during their death penalty years.
Destin Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
6:50 pm
project ” Dome to Dome “. 3 wins in Atlanta this season…. Tech of course is the 3rd…. Go Dawgs !!
Destin Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
6:51 pm
Richt for President….. Grantham for Sec. of Defense !!!!!
CHDawg
August 23rd, 2011
7:07 pm
Dome to Dome is great Destin, but let’s not stop there! Dome to Dome to Dome! Let’s make it all the way to the LA Superdome for the BCS—while we are thinking positive. That won’t be a bad drive for you, either. On CMB for the earlier discussion, I think the last three years have helped him a lot. He has had to get by with less ability and running game, and it forced him out of his box. I think we may have the best running game we have had in a few years, so that should help him a lot. I think he will be a much better play caller this year. Also, everyone is talking about our kicking game, but nobody is discussing our return teams, featuring Smith and Boykin. I think they have the chance to be the best return tandem UGA has had in a long time, and maybe ever! We’ll see. I just hope they are working on turnovers–heard a lot of talk last year, and nothing this year. We have to get better there if we want to wind up in New Orleans in early ‘12! Go Dawgs!
Dome to Done.
August 23rd, 2011
7:11 pm
Project “Dome to Done – The Farewell Tour”. 3 wins this season. It begins and ends in Atlanta.
HardTruth Soldier
August 23rd, 2011
7:12 pm
#1 Tight End in the country buried behind 3 deep at T.E, #2 QB in the country buried behind 2QB’s and all this dream team behind some body. If you don’t think these guys got there head outta there behinds this year you kidding yourself. They will be in the top ten before Oct. This Defense that people sleeping on will shut down the SEC. BANK ON IT!
Dirty Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
7:18 pm
Thanks bigonz for saying that about Bobo…BK needs to lighten-the-he!! up on him, after all Billy ain’t exactly no Mark Bradley, or Furman Bisher, or even Chip Towers for that matter (talk about settin’ the bar low).
Hey Atlanta87. Couldn’t help but notice that you didn’t say anything about actually attending AU. What’s up with that by the way? Do they have a ‘pay-for-pullin’-for-us’ program as well?
But it was good to see you’re realistic about the fact that that team you pull for in some state other than the one you grew up in, but never attended, is far more adept at judging what these kids are worth…after all you’ve had enough practice at it. As for what ‘a bit’ means, you’re obviously kiddin’ about that as well cause the one thing the NCAA has learned in the USC/Reggie Bush fiasco is that it ain’t gonna take ‘em six or seven years to act. But since you don’t really have any ’skin’ in your ‘rooting preference’ game, you can always pick somebody else to choose to be a fan of…see how easy it’ll be? Just think, if you actually had graduated from Auburn you’d have to consider burning your diploma or taking you AU tag off your car….
Midland Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
7:21 pm
Sounds like the best part of the game will be watching our special team players flying around the field. These guys are going to be nasty.
Dawgyuleall
August 23rd, 2011
7:28 pm
So basically Crowell,Rome,and Mitchell will contribute ? Next ?
Beast from the East
August 23rd, 2011
7:30 pm
Having to rely on so many true freshmen for quality minutes is never a good thing. My Gators are going to have to do the same thing this year. I expect both teams will be better than last year (couldn’t do much worse as neither of us beat a quality opponent), but how much remains to be seen.
Best of luck with the obvious exception of the WLOCP.
Go Gators!
bitter vince "got a ring------trolls"
August 23rd, 2011
7:31 pm
dont ever use my name or bad mouth me as———’s—unless you-(bamma trolls)—have a ring as
a head coach———–last time i check the bear was dead—————-stop hating—-
——–georgia will end the season where it started in the dome with a 28–3—victory over elephants
—————————————dawgs rule——————-ahahahahahah——just saying
CHDawg
August 23rd, 2011
7:34 pm
I think Harton can gain 2000 yds this year: put him behind Figgins and the Ds won’t even see him until he has five yards!
Contractor
August 23rd, 2011
7:35 pm
I say you split Orson Charles out, and then you put Jay Rome in at tight end. Bobo and Coach Richt have got to find ways to get these talented guys on the field. I’ll say it again and again that these guys did not come to sit the bench, so put them out there and let them be the athletes we are being led to believe they are. I have heard nothing but great things about Crowell, Mitchell, Rome, Swain, and Marshal, so let them freaking play.
CHDawg
August 23rd, 2011
7:40 pm
Beast, I disagree. I think the Gators will be very good this year. They aren’t getting any love right now from the talking heads, but that will change quickly. If you simply had a center who could snap, and a coach who would allow some continuity at QB (line up in the same spot twice in a row) you probably would have won several more. Weiss is smart and he knows how to employ the talent you already have, and having Will M. means will have a great D. I personally think the East is going to be way, way stronger than most think this year. Good luck till you play in Jax!
ROLLTIDE22
August 23rd, 2011
7:45 pm
RamboDawg do some research and tell us all the series record alltime between the pups and the elephants. We all know who is on the LOSING END of that series, but then again EVERYBODY in the SEC has a LOSING RECORD against the Tide. Fact……….
coach phil
August 23rd, 2011
7:48 pm
My lil cousin Damian “Dank” Swann will contribute out the gatew foe the dawgs. Trust that.
Santa Cruz Bulldog
August 23rd, 2011
7:50 pm
I heard Richard Samuel state that the team is no longer about selfish players and that the guys are really dedicated, now.
It seems that last years team was not together and this bunch has really came together, as a TEAM!
Number 23
August 23rd, 2011
7:51 pm
Dear Chip: You left me off your list. yours truly, #23
6 for 6 with 3 home runs
August 23rd, 2011
7:54 pm
DREAM TEAM BABAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Conrad Hill
August 23rd, 2011
7:57 pm
I don’t know what it is but I’m so excited about this 2011 team. They have a chip on there shoulder and heck of a season opener. I feel like the DAWGS can be a darkhorse national championship contender if we can get by these first 2 games. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hugedawgfan
August 23rd, 2011
8:03 pm
swan is going to be great…
CHDawg
August 23rd, 2011
8:03 pm
The Broncos are going to try and pull their chariots through the Red Sea in the Dome on the 3rd–I think the Red Sea will prove to be a hostile environment for the Broncos and their chariots. Of course, the holes in the sea will open when the tribe of Benjamin leads Aaron, Samuel, Isaiah, Israel and the rest of the children to victory. (I hope Moses is in the stands or at least watching on TV). Alright…back to the regular channel…
kb
August 23rd, 2011
8:05 pm
Rolltide22, While you are correct for all overall records, its been a much different story over the past 30 years. 5-5 vs UGA , 7-9 vs Florida, 14-17 vs Auburn, 16-14 vs LSU and Tennesee. And if you look more recently over the past 10 years, 3-2 vs UF , 3-7 vs LSU, 3-7 vs Auburn,1-3 vs Uga, 6-4 vs Tennessee.Bama is enjoying a recent resurgence but in todays SEC expect it to be short lived.Not much difference in Bamas pre season #1 in 2010 season and the UGA season of 2008.
CHDawg
August 23rd, 2011
8:10 pm
I looked up who #23 is (Jakar Hamilton?), and I have uncovered an amazing fact–Richard Samuel and his great grandfather are both on the roster this year! Check it out,
http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/geo-m-footbl-mtt.html
UGA inside edition
August 23rd, 2011
8:35 pm
Yes, IC has been incredible according to the players….Gifted balance and illusivness, breakaway speed with a little power to boot…..His team mate’s are wow’ed….The real deal jus a little hampered with a groin pull but at full speed is up to the billing……Dantzler is last years K Gates…..Will be starting soon if not this year!…….Swann is a freak of nature…….
Beast from the East
August 23rd, 2011
8:44 pm
CHDawg,
Thanks for the kind words and I hope you’re right!
ugaclassof2004
August 23rd, 2011
9:04 pm
I’ll tell you one thing right now, if Richt goes below 8-4 with THIS easy schedule, he should be fired immediately!! Shoot, if he gets less than 10 wins than he should be fired. No Bama, No LSU, NO Arkansas. Tennessee, Florida, and Auburn will ALL be down. Tech and Vandy will be horrible. The only teams that are even remotely menacing are South Carolina, Boise, and MSU: all of which are still winnable. If Richt can’t rebound from last season with THIS schedule, then he clearly can’t motivate this generation of player in which case he must go. Shoot you give David Greene & Co. this schedule and they’d go 12-0. Get it done Dawgs! Enough of the excuses.
Prozac Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
9:13 pm
From Buck Belue’s blog
“Coach Bobo is a smart man. He will mix it up, but I’d be willing to bet he is ready to attack with the passing game.”
I have only met CMB one time and listened to him speak at a Bulldog Club meeting. Anybody out there been around him enough to have an opinion? Thanks
ugab
August 23rd, 2011
9:15 pm
JJ is a bust. Geathers will go so far. sorry
william
August 23rd, 2011
9:26 pm
Um….we’ve always had the talent, just not the coaching. I think the defense has better coaching now, and the offense will come together as long as Murray can get some easy first throws, and crowell some good holes. We should be fine. Our special teams will out play Boise, and put us in great position. Defense can keep them on our side of the field, and our offense can put up points. Hell at the very least, get walsh close enough to kick some field goals(not at the 4 this time though, go for those)
Prozac Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
9:37 pm
Nice post william
Prozac Dawg
August 23rd, 2011
9:49 pm
In situations where he’s still unsure, Crowell does have help in the huddle and backfield.
“I told him, ‘Hey, I’m right there with you. Just whenever you’re unsure, no matter what, just look at me and ask me and I pretty much know what they’re doing,’” said Murray = teamwork. This is encouraging
RamboDog
August 23rd, 2011
10:33 pm
@Roll Tide22….like I said, the Bear is dead and ya’ll don’t scare the Dawgs who OWN you in the most recent games, which is a good predictor of the next 2 games…just like I said. Book it, and go take care of some trees at Toomer’s Corner.
3 out of last 4…includes 2 games that Saban coached.
AltamahaDawg
August 24th, 2011
7:34 am
But 2004, even winning 10 games, he would still have those religious beliefs that you disagree so strongly with. Wouldn’t you still fire him if you were the AD?
Rhall55
August 24th, 2011
7:53 am
I) Jury still out on CJT’s S&C program: not as much concerned about their strength as much as their felexibility (hamstrings, etc) II) CMB’s play calling: see if he uses his weapons to the max: Orson Charles, Malcolm Mitchell, Nick Marshall, Branden Smith, and Jay Rome III) Why not follow up last year’s great recruiting class with a very good class this year: this year’s in-state recruiting looks very bleak!! Remember CRG, “You Snooze, You Lose”!!!! ‘Just Win, Baby, Win”!!!
flo-ri-duh
August 24th, 2011
9:04 am
Crowell has to overcome an average, at best, o-line and receiver group. Good QB, good RB (inexperienced) and good TE. Average offense. The defense will be better and the special teams are great. I see a two loss regular season record and second in the SEC east. Richt keeps his job and the team will be a SEC east winner one year from now if they can get the o-line straight.
david
August 24th, 2011
10:42 am
2nd is first looser
Dogs Smell
August 24th, 2011
12:24 pm
And you think this team wins it all ? This team may not win at all !
RedandBlackDAWG
August 24th, 2011
12:50 pm
UGAB,
J.J. is a bust. Man, now that statement requires clarification on your part. Wait until the end of the year and you will find out what a bust he is. He will be the equal to Geathers and Geathers is turning into a heck of a football player. Remember, J.J. is a rookie to Div. 1 football, UGA defense and he will need a few games to get caught up. Anybody that big and strong that runs a sub 5.0 in the forty, and mows people down, is far from a bust. A bust is making a groundless statemnt like you just did.
RGR
August 24th, 2011
1:34 pm
7-5 season if they are lucky. Second tier SEC team. GA football will never win another NC. They lack character and will always lack character.
Alabama | MrSEC.com
August 24th, 2011
2:50 pm
[...] season opener.5. Fifteen of UGA’s 25-man “Dream Team” signing class are likely to play this fall.6. Georgia — knock on wood — hasn’t had a football player arrested this year. [...]
We soon will know our future
August 24th, 2011
5:01 pm
IF UGA can go unscahted through the first two games and win, then they can play em one at a time and maybe a have a break though type of year. We will know after the first two.
1-1 could also suggest that we could be just ok but I much prefer a 2-0 start.
Go Dogs.
WONDERING
August 24th, 2011
9:33 pm
Luv’em, but are they a bunch of pansies? Why cain’t they stay healthy> Better get over it before games start, cause some of them are gonna have to play. Just wondering—
BYRDDAWG
August 24th, 2011
10:52 pm
Now that’s a class making an instant contribution!
Mack
August 25th, 2011
7:47 am
John Jenkins 240? I know that isn’t correct. How about 340?!
RedandBlackDAWG
August 25th, 2011
3:50 pm
Imagine if you can, the Boise center has to try and block first Geathers, who will continually, be pushing him around the whole game, and then, to give Geathers a breather, you put in a fresh NT, equally as big and as strong, if not stronger than Geathers. Sure you have the guard double team with you and try to contain the NT but then, who is going to block those fast, strong LB’s, chomping at the bit to get into the QB’s face?
GO DAWGS and GATA