Former UGA All-American David Pollack weighs in on state of college football, his Dogs

Well lets see , the Bugs play Thursday nite and still will not have a sell out for the home opener..That’s a shame what will Dragon Con starting on Friday. I thought they had a better shot than last year when it was already going on Saturday when the season kicked off . I mean the entire downtown area will be awash with Nerds of all shapes and sizes and the Bugs still won’t be able to manage a sell out..but I understand Bug fans have real lives and it those real lives sharpening your light saber or getting the Vulcan ears juuuussssttt right are more important than any old football game.By the way and I mean this I wish the Bug Village all the luck in the work vs the dread Catamounts of some directional school in NC.

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Man, Pollack is easily one of the top 100 greatest defensive players in history, no telling how much he had to do with our success from ‘01-’04. Having David Green, Stinchcomb, Musa Smith and Thomas Davis didn’t hurt any either.

I think Richt has been exposed as a great recruiter, not-so-great coach since that group left. He did inherit some impressive talent from Donnan, and did well with them. But not so well with his own guys. It seems to me that Richt hasn’t been able to recruit heart and character, which ultimately mean more than 40 yard dash times and verticle leaps.

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Branden Smith is NOT INJURED and will start against BSU. If he were injured, regardless of severity, Richt would have said so in his daily post-practice interview.

Quit listening to those pathetic losers that come on this blog and start unfounded and untrue rumors just to try and make our fans think there is something to fret about when in reality there isn’t. These turds are hoping for a major reaction out of us so don’t give them the satisfaction.

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One other thing.

Any time one of our guys gets even a little banged up, as they all do during full contact pre-season practice, the trainers are ALWAYS overly cautious and take preventive measures that may make things look worse than they really are. Branden’s walking “boot” is a great example. He is just fine so everyone can relax.

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Isiah Crowell could be lethal with a strong line, I believe he is the kind of back that can break loose his freshman year. We’ll see.

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Spell check will not correct “then or than” when used inappropriately. You just have to know what you have typed, what each one means, and when to use the words.. Do not end a sentence after using the word “where” with the word “at”. It is a waste of energy. I wish I had a dollar for everytime the word “at” is used uselessly. Just say “that is where the person is”………… It is a waste to add “at”. All these highly educated, highly paid sports announcers are guilty of this. Especially the 680 crowd.

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“Lowcountry Bulldawg….I do not take anything personally. I take facts and work with them. Everyone has a right to their opinion. My very first retort was to a UGA fan for blasting another UGA fan who stated facts and backed up his facts. He took hits from several UGA fans and the trash talk started. The one big difference between being confident and factual is the Facts themselves. I hope UGA does well, I really do. My point is that with the talent that is availalbe to UGA since the Mark Richt era has miseralby underachieved and those are facts. My second point is related to the merchandising comments. The biggest sales job was done by Mark Richt and his stafff in selling everyone on the fact that the Dream Team would save the program at UGA and folks bought it. What is going to save UGA is a very very weak Conference schedule. Have at it.” 7:16 pm Again, no reply to him, either.

How right does a guy have to be around here, anyway, before someone steps up to the plate and discusses, not his mother, but the facts themselves ? Let me point out to you that David Pollack weighs in on these 26 scholarship recruits of Mark Richt no longer on this roster, “attrition” David Pollack addresses in his comments.

I do believe that the Boise State game means NOTHING. That Boise State is no bloody good whatsoever. That the 1 game that means something this whole entire 2011 season is game 2 vs South Carolina, a 5-Loss team last year that if Mark Richt does not beat, will then mean that night that Mark Richt does NOT have a winning record vs The SEC East the last 6 seasons. Did you get that ? Seems to me this blog has become a fair, true and accurate assessment of where we are as a Football Program # 23 in won/loss record over the last 5 years, and what ALL of us have repeatedly said is that the players and the “coaching staff” of Mark Richt including himself specifically and by name, must GATA. Now, please post away with our excuses you namby-pamby apologists.

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Thomas Brown,

If you think that Richt and Bobo’s performance over the past three years has been acceptable then you blow any credibility you hope to present yourself with on this site.
The absolute worst performance was their most recent in a post season loss to UCF.
I mean how could ANY SEC Team lose to UCF!?
The players could have coached themselves to a victory over UCF.

Pollack knows more about UGA football than you will ever know. He is right and you are wrong and the facts back him and not you.

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I attended UGA during the Johnny Griffith years (1961-1963). The team wasn’t very good during that time. The players were about as well known around campus as the wrestling team. I imagine the same is true about today’s players. Vince Dooley arrived in1964. Immediately, nameless players from the previous year became household names under Dooley. A new coach can make a difference, and make a difference in a hurry.

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Pollack looks like a Nick Lachey wanna be.

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Thomas Brown,

Why is it that since 6:15 am this morning no one has responded to your post?

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RedandBlack,

Despite my desire to unload Richt & Co I am fully onboard with wanting a winning season and more importantly a program turnaround.
My concern is the continued deterioration witnessed by Dawg Nation over the past three years culminating in what can only be described as an embarrassement against UCF in the last game the team played.
Half of the players are new but the coaching staff is the same and I don’t see a great turnaround based upon that.

BUT – I am with you in hoping for the best.

Should the first two games be losses however, I hope more fans will demand that Richt & Co depart post haste from my beloved Athens, Ga.

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Vandals Reek

August 27th, 2011
8:38 pm
As we head into the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game on September 3rd, us Boise State fans have heard all of the insults from the fans of Georgia and other BCS teams.

Every cliche’ argument from strength of schedule to playing on the “smurf turf” has been brought forth in an effort to minimize the Broncos’ impressive run over the past 10 years.

This happens every year, whether its Virginia Tech before they lost or Oregon before they lost twice to Boise State.

So to all you Dawg fans trying to act like you’re not nervous, here’s some fascinating facts for you.

1. Boise State is 46-12 on green fields in the past 10 years with only five losses in the past five years. That record is the third-best away record in all of Division FBS schools.

2. The players see the field on a different plane while playing, otherwise it would be really tough for BSU to dominate every opposing team on the blue when his receivers are camouflaged.

3. Boise State beat Fresno State 51-0 at Bronco Stadium wearing orange uniforms. This was actually one of the most dominating performances in BSU history. Maybe they should wear a different colored uniform on “The Blue.”

Another argument they bring up is the weak schedule.

1. There is some validity in this argument but just point out that the Mountain West Conference is actually ranked higher then the Big East—a fellow BCS conference.

2. Also, point out that Boise State wins when they get to play BCS schools. In the Chris Petersen era, Boise has lost only one game against a BCS team including some wins over Oregon when they won the Pac-10 in 2009 and Virginia Tech when they won the ACC in 2010. But don’t worry, this argument will get easier after a win in Atlanta.

3. Third argument you could make is that in BCS rankings (which takes strength of schedule into account), Boise State has finished the season ranked:

in the BCS top five twice in the past five years

in the BCS top 10 five times in the past seven years

and in the BCS top 25 seven times in the past eight years.

Keep in mind, BSU has only been a Division 1-A school since 1996 and didn’t join the WAC until 2001.

From the Georgia fans, you will also get the argument of the last time Boise went to Georgia and we lost by a significant amount.

I guess the blue turf really does give them an advantage. 1. Other then the obvious argument that the two teams meeting in 2011 are vastly different than the teams that met in 2005, BSU was being coached by Dan Hawkins at that point, and he did not adequately prepare Boise State like Coach Petersen would have. That is evident when he went to Colorado and proceeded to tank the Buffaloes during his tenure there.

2. You will have to concede that Georgia was very good that year. They went on to win the SEC championship, and BSU was in a rebuilding year but still only lost four games. They should have won. This year is much different. This Boise State team is much better, and this Georgia team is much worse then the last time they met.

Some will want to bring up the Nevada game last year. Well, if its a Georgia fan, this is too easy.

1. Just comment on their big wins over Idaho State and Louisiana-Lafayette in their 6-7 run last year. However, don’t mention the fact that they lost to an unranked Mississippi State, Florida and Colorado as it may hurt some feelings. Also, try to contain the laughter if you have to mention Colorado. Meanwhile, BSU hasn’t had a losing season in 13 years.

2. You can mention that Nevada finished the season at No. 11 right behind No. 9 Boise State but far ahead of Georgia, and Nevada finished 13-1 that year. Plus BSU lost in overtime by three.

The Boise State NASCAR. Photo Courtesy of Brian Scott 3. Don’t mention the bowl loss to Central Florida either. I bet that one stings Georgia fans too.

The last insult I hear a lot is the fact that BSU is essentially a high school team because our stadium holds 33,500 fans, and they are right it does only hold about 34,000.

1. There is only one argument to this, and that is Boise has only been a Division 1-A school for the last 15 years. Georgia has been playing at a high level for over 100 years.

In that 100 years, Sanford Stadium is the best they can come up with? Hell, it’s not even good enough for the kickoff game let alone the best in the SEC. Give Boise State 100 years and see what kind of stadium they come up with.

In the next five years, BSU will increase its stadium from 33,500 to 53,000, and BSU will still maintain their home winning streak.

Some other interesting facts to use against Georgia. Did you know:

Boise State has the same amount of BCS bowl wins as Georgia.

Boise State has been ranked higher then Georgia in the BCS in four of the last five years?

Boise State has a NASCAR race car and Georgia doesn’t? That especially crushes Georgia fans. Oh, and it will race in Atlanta the same day BSU plays Georgia. Well played Broncos.

And last but not least, go ahead and mention the fact that the Georgia coach thought Kellen Moore had graduated, and that’s why they took the game but then tried to cover it up by saying he was joking. Joke or not, that sure is motivating for his players.

Hopefully, this helps you fight the good fight against the BCS powers or at least gives you some fire power against that crazed Georgia fan in your office.

Plus, at the very least, you can comment on Georgia’s hideous bright red Nike Pro Combat Uniform with the red stripe down the face mask.

Good luck Dawg fans and let the games begin.

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FLA DAWG August 27th, 2011 9:21 am

“Thomas Brown, If you think that Richt and Bobo’s performance over the past three years has been acceptable then you blow any credibility you hope to present yourself with on this site.”

Go ahead FLA DAWG, share with me where you get this notion from what I say about Mark Richt ? No, sir. You haven’t read 1 word I have ever written. Show me the sentence that you read as an endorsement of Mark Richt ? I quoted David Pollack here on this blog you reply to, and what he says is what I have been saying for quite some time now.

You can apologize now.

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11-3 Choke-la-homa 2007 now is some great NC contender Boise State beat ?

11-3 Virginia Tech 2010 now is some great NC contender Boise State beat # 16 AP Poll ?

5-7 Oregon State 2010 now is some great NC contender Boise State beat ?

10-3 Oregon 2009 now is some great NC contender Boise State beat ?

10-3 Oregon 2008 now is some great NC contender Boise State beat ?

10-4 Oregon State 2006 now is some great NC contender Boise State beat # 21 AP Poll ?

7-5 Oregon State 2004 now is some great NC contender Boise State beat ?

5-6 Oregon State 2005 now is some great NC contender Boise State beat ?

This, a 3-Loss team who didn’t beat anyone either and lost to all kinds of other teams, is the best Boise State can offer up. Sad.

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fla dawg..you are wrong. every one knows what a difference a year makes. whole different attitude and whole different team when you everyone has one more year of experience. the ucf game was the first and only time i can remember where uga just tossed the helmet onto the field. hardly any of the offensive players were playing all out, instead they were going through the motions. the fact is uga was in every game last year until the last 7 min of the 4th qt. im thinking they will be in much better shape this year to finish the whole game. boise st is less talented at all positions all across the board and unlike the ucf game uga will bring the energy. no way boise st beats uga in the dome .

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AX,
The Dawgs were in every one of the 7 losses!?
The coaching is the same?

Better go back and check the record.

By the way, what do you think of our O Line?

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Jordan

August 28th, 2011
6:30 pm
Currently working on a three-part series breaking down the 2011 Georgia Bulldogs. Here’s my take on the offense: http://isportsweb.com/2011/08/28/2011-georgia-bulldogs-preview-offense-edition/

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FLA DAWG,

I still don’t see the sentence you take difference with FLA DAWG. I said, and I quoted David Pollack in so saying, that the “coaching staff” of Mark Richt for which he and he alone is responsible for are the reasons for the 16 excruciating losses, I did the research to list 1 by 1 against teams who in fact did not finish in the AP Poll Top 25 that season we lost to them or would not have been ranked without their win over us. Since we avg # 7 recruiting class all 11 years averaging both Rivals and Scout.com ranks every year, clearly this is coaching.

Are you taking exception to my choice that Georgia beats Boise State by 32-18, two touchdowns ? I am taking a stab in the dark since you are wholly unable to put together a reply of what you take exception to. But, if I had to guess, it has something to do with my reply you replied to, where I took Georgia tek to task, not for their murder charges for yet another Georgia tek student-athlete fugitive from justice, but for what a Georgia tek poster, Buzzzzzz, said that was totally incorrect with my URL Link that Georgia tek has a WORSE graduation rate of their football, men’s basketball and baseball teams than UGA. You have no reply to lead me to any other conclusion, including especially this one.

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as a lifetime dawg fan i would rather have five more years like we just had last year than suffer through another jim donnan who would have never won a sec championship …. too busy with his ponzi scheme no class or character richt is the best coach weve had besides erk russell who carried dooley.. then was shunned by uga..the football gods were angered and we have paid dearly don’t let the bad fans run off a good coach go dawgs&damn the bad luck..

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