UGA alum Bob Behler is calling Boise State over the Bulldogs

ugakev

August 29th, 2011
6:32 am

blah blah blah…I am just ready to embaress boise state…If Georgia doesn’t win by double digits I will be disappointed…Go Dawgs!!

RedandBlackDAWG

August 29th, 2011
6:34 am

Good for him. I hope he likes the taste of crow after Saturdays game. What else can he say? It appears to be the only job he could get with a div. 1 school, so he hasn’t got a lot of choice. After UGA, if Moore can’t pick up eigth wins in the conference they play in, then he will surely be in for a rude awakening if the NFL comes calling. I wonder what Boise’s record would have been, if they had been playing in the SEC for his time at Boise?

lanier

August 29th, 2011
6:45 am

Boise ran over their weak conf. opponents means nothing? Remember UCF?

Boise in ATL

August 29th, 2011
6:45 am

ugakev – gt ready to be diappointed! Boise will win this game.

I do think UGA will be improved – but with so many changes going on the program at key skill positions – and a questionable O-Line – and a defense that is trying to get it’s act together – I think it will take some time for UGA to jell. The potential is there for UGA to have a very good season.

The only question marks we have in terms on new players at key positions is WR. Like UGA, we lost our two best WR’s – but, our replacements should be good. Behler is correct – our defense is incredible – very fast – very athletic – and does have some size.

Expecting a good game – best of luck the rest of the season.

BIDDAWG

August 29th, 2011
6:47 am

34-10 Georgia, mark it down!

Bigdsel

August 29th, 2011
6:53 am

I hope we win

" HOT " seat

August 29th, 2011
6:55 am

. . . . . . gotta beat boise state in the GEORGIA dome.

Boise in ATL

August 29th, 2011
6:56 am

Redand Black Dawg – reagrding your question on what Boises record would have been if they had an SEC record during Behlers time at Boise – good hypotehitical.

Here is an answer:
– Our record LAST year would have been better than UGA’s.
I also believe we would have beaten Colorado and UCF.

In 2009 – I think Boise was the better team – as UGA could not beat OK State or KY.

IN 2008 – UGA jelled at the end of the year and playing extremely good.

So – I know it’s hypothetical – but based on games played and the downward sprial UGA has been on – Boise would have been better overall since Behler arrived on campus.

You asked – that’s a reply based on facts.

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August 29th, 2011
6:57 am

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85Dog

August 29th, 2011
6:59 am

Congrats Bob and best of luck at Boise State. Win ‘em all…except for that first one against the Dogs!

Palm City Dawg

August 29th, 2011
6:59 am

As a UGA journalism grad I welcome the comments, but I look to these new DAWGS to kick some Bronco butt! 5 days, 11 hours! Oh yeah!!!

BIDDAWG

August 29th, 2011
7:00 am

There’s a good chance when we play Boise State on Saturday that every starter from GA will be rated higher than every starter from Boise State out of highschool. We are bigger, faster, stronger, and definitely more atheletic. If we were to possibly lose, what would that say about our program?

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
7:01 am

Guess what Bob Behler has in common with everyone else I have never heard of?

CFB Fan

August 29th, 2011
7:05 am

RedandBlackDAWG and lanier

Boise has no control over there conference opponents. They could get into another conference, but do you think that the SEC, Pac12, or the other BCS conferences would give them a chance? How have they performed in BCS bowls in which they have played. How has UGA performed in BCS bowls during the same time span?

The polls need to be removed from the championship deciding process of college football. At the start of the season, every team should have an equal shot at playing for the national championship, otherwise the system should be changed.

2010 Season Re-Cap

August 29th, 2011
7:07 am

After the Hokies lost by 3 points to Boise State,
the next week Powerhouse James Madison proceeded to beat Virginia Tech by 5 points.

dkchap

August 29th, 2011
7:07 am

Nice Video…gettin ready for some football this Saturday!

dawgs112

August 29th, 2011
7:08 am

I just hope the boise fans dont chant “over-rated” at us like we did to them in ‘05…

dawgs112

August 29th, 2011
7:09 am

after all, uga fans have class, tight?

Hit REAL Hard

August 29th, 2011
7:12 am

You telling me that a team from Boise, Idaho
is going to whip up on the Dawgs in the Georgia Dome?

Strange Murphy

August 29th, 2011
7:14 am

Who is Bob Behler? Who really cares what this person has to say?

Boise in ATL

August 29th, 2011
7:19 am

2010 Season Recap – this is true – then VT rebounded after the Boise loss took the win out of the sails – put them in a funk – and were beaten by James Madison……and went undefeated the balance of the regular season – beat FSU in the championship game for the ACC – but lost in their bowl game. The Same FSU team that whipped Florida – which beat UGA ……. again.

Also – UGA started off the year 1-4 – and lost to bottom feeder Colorado – a team that I would bet James Madision could beat. UGA’s highlight win of the 2010 season was a blowout win against Tennessee – which finished 6-7 – and of course beating GT – which finished…..6-7.

And your point is????????

CFB Fan

August 29th, 2011
7:24 am

Hit REAL Hard

Don’t be surprised if Boise wins. They are a good team that has won as many BCS bowl games as UGA in the past 25 years.

Boise in ATL

August 29th, 2011
7:26 am

BIDDAWG – I am sure UGA’s players were also higher ranked, bigger , faster, stronger than Colorado and UCF – as well as OK State and KY the year before.

Their is a sense of parity in college football – but the problem with recruiting rankings is they look at a high school kid at that moment. Some of these 4-5 stars are peaked out – and maybe uncoachable – less upside potential.

For example – the kid from UGA that was a transfer from Western KY – and went on to play in the NFL a few seasons – verron Haynes. Nobody recruited this kid except for 1-AA schools – but he transferred to UGA. That kid had heart – was a fantastic player – lived up to his high end potential – and he is a reason why UGA became successful in Richt.

Boise’s team is full of Verron Hayes. We do a great job of finding these kids – they all have something to prove and play team ball – very unselfish.

JW

August 29th, 2011
7:26 am

Typical carpet-bagger……

dawg85

August 29th, 2011
7:28 am

Glad they play the game on the field and not in the news, otherwise Georgia wouldn’t have a chance. Dawgs 38-17.

Brooksdawg

August 29th, 2011
7:28 am

It is GAME WEEK!!!!! Lets get that bad taste out of our mouths from the bowl game with a win over the #5 team in the land….Nothing against Kellen but…he will be the 2nd best quarterback in this game…Murray will lead the DAWGS to the first of many victories this season.

Hairy Dawg

August 29th, 2011
7:30 am

He a traitor just like Muschumps. We will be showing Boise exposed as nothing but over hyped high school that plays in kiddie league. They don’t have the SEC talent and speed and been getting by on weak schedule.

Ogeechee Dawg

August 29th, 2011
7:32 am

@ Boise in ATL, at least you argue with facts. Congrats on Boise raising the level of the program. Obviously – the point most Dawg fans are making is Boise does not have to endure a grind in their scheduling. Going back to back to back against tough opponents wear on you physically and trying to keep mentally high is hard. What I respect about Boise is at least you guys are trying to upgrade your schedule by taking on the Oregons, V-Techs and Georgia’s of the world. I for one would love to see you Boise and BYU go to the B12 after Texas A&M comes to the SEC.

Chuck

August 29th, 2011
7:33 am

Win or lose, this guy still looks like a prick with ears.

Brooksdawg

August 29th, 2011
7:35 am

Boise in Atl—I agree about the HEART factor…and the upside of 3 star players..I think you have an awesome team there in Boise..An AWESOME coach….great quarterback and defense..I think it will be a hard fought game..but in the end I think UGA wins this one..Hope everyone comes out injury free and Boise wins out after the first game..Best of luck post 9-4…Gooooo DAWGS SIC ‘EM

Boise in ATL

August 29th, 2011
7:35 am

Brooksdawg – you could be correct about Murray – this guy is really impressive. For now, and until Murray can lead UGA to some impressive victories when UGA is the underdog – or at least some wins against ranked opponents – I go with Moore. But to your point – UGA has a very good QB – too bad the rest of the team did not follow his lead last year.

CFB Fan

August 29th, 2011
7:37 am

Ogeechee Dawg

Why not have Boise in the SEC so that Boise’s inferiority can be proven once and for all. Maybe Vanderbilt could be moved to another conference, oh wait, they are needed to keep some semblance of academic integrity in the SEC; providing actual STUDENT-athletes with actual college majors, unlike the majority of SEC schools with their athletes majoring in recreation and leisure studies, and general studies.

AP

August 29th, 2011
7:37 am

Boise in ATL -

The question was, if BSU had been in the SEC over the last 5 years, what would their record look like?. Your response and “proof” was to suggest that BSU would have been better than Georgia during that span, which is a completely different debate. Go take a look at Florida’s October schedule and let us know how you think BSU would manage that grind on a year-to-year basis. That was the essence of the question. By no means am I discrediting what BSU has done over the last several years, and it’s very possible that you guys knock off the Dawgs come Saturday. But I’m gonna go out on a limb and suggest that your record isn’t 55-5 (or whatever) if you’re playing an SEC schedule.

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
7:39 am

Ever thought maybe Virginia Tech isn’t as good as Georgia? It doesn’t matter what this guy says. Last season was last season. We made mistakes, we just have to learn from them. 6-7 isn’t what anybody expected or wanted, that’s why this season we’re coming to fight. Boise won’t like what’s going to happen on Saturday. Dawgs win.Then where will the trolls and haters be?

CFB Fan

August 29th, 2011
7:42 am

Athens Dawg

Doesn’t UGA go into every season ready to fight?

Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 29th, 2011
7:44 am

Thought it was a pretty good story myself. Plenty of pricks up eary it seems. Live here in Chattanooga so I definetly thought it was funny he left UGA to go broadcast Lookout games at old Engel Stadium. Well its game week and the nerves have yet to kick in, give me 48 hours and it may be different story.

Black & Blue

August 29th, 2011
7:51 am

All the Dawgs have to do is hit REAL hard (over & over).

Paddy

August 29th, 2011
7:51 am

BIDDAWG……….the only folks that believe in that Star System rating for HS players are the guys trying to sell you that subscription. Can’t believe an adult would fall for that con game. It has no relevance to college performance and winning football. Wish I had some swamp land to sell you. lol

Go Dawgs!!!!!

Mean Machine

August 29th, 2011
7:54 am

I’m sorry, Boise in ATL, but I must comment here. “Our defense is incredible”.. While you may win a shootout on Sat, I wouldn’t necessarily describe as incredible surrendering 30 points to a team who could only hang 16 on James Madison.

KeepDreaming

August 29th, 2011
7:54 am

BOB WHO?????

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
7:55 am

CFB Fan…yes we come to fight every season but sometimes with the wrong attitude like we’re entitled. I don’t get the sense of entitlement with this team. There’s no “ME’s” on this team. We all want to win as a team and we have the same goal. We’ve busted our butts like we never have before and now we’re ready to show how hard we’ve worked. I don’t like Boise’s chances; not saying they can’t or won’t win; just don’t like their chances.

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
7:57 am

We’ll all see in 5 days I’m just tired of talking. Let’s strap it up!

honest harry

August 29th, 2011
7:57 am

TIME FOR BOISE TO BE PUT BACK IN THEIR PLACE. DAWGS IN A LAUGHER!!!!

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
8:02 am

All last year proved was that highly recruited guy that don’t play with heart and determination can fail same as 2 star guys. But it’s also been proven that when they do, they beat the lesson talanted teams almost every single time. So the guestion is: would you rather have higher ranked players, bigger, stronger, faster, playing with heart and determination, or the lessor ranked players doing the same?

St. Clarkston

August 29th, 2011
8:03 am

Boise sure has gotten a lot of mileage out of three decent wins in the last ten years. Close victories over Va Tech, Okla and Oregon do not a dynasty make. Boise’s schedule is a joke, year in and year out, unless one is impressed with a steady diet of Toledo, Tulsa, Wyoming, San Diego ST and Idaho. That’s not a schedule, that’s a homecoming line-up for the next decade.

Rod

August 29th, 2011
8:04 am

I think Georgia will win. UGA is on the rise, and while good, I think Boise is slightly down with the losses at the receiver positions. I think UGA is desparate and has a giant chip on their shoulder and that is bad for Boise.

Tyree

August 29th, 2011
8:06 am

Boise State 55, Nike Clown Costumes 10

Nate the Great

August 29th, 2011
8:08 am

Boise will bring a well coached experienced team. Not too sure we win, definitely won’t happen In convincing fashion like a lot of my fellow fans.
I like everyone want a victory, but I’ll be looking for two things to see if this has made the necessary improvements:
1) do we make in game adjustments. Last year I get we were didn’t have the experience or bodies to make the defense go but I couldn’t really tell where we adjusted to try what was working for the other team (a la carolina and gt running the ball).
2) Do we come ready to play and do we really finish the drill. If this team comes out flat and resembles anything that took the field against UCF or WV a few years ago, Im pretty much done with this coaching staff. I’m tired of glowing preseason reports and then a mediocre team taking the field. Its a gutsy move to allow the videographer to run the s&c program

icallbs

August 29th, 2011
8:10 am

Georgia’s offensive line is not a “question mark”. It is anchored by two projected first round NFL draft picks. The issue and “question mark” is depth. If, and it is a pretty big if, Georgia can get through these first two games without injury on the O-line they will be putting a very formidable O-line on the field. No one knows how the back-ups on the O-line can play – they could be just fine, or not….Hopefully it won’t be an issue.

Georgia has a lot of uncertainty going into this game, but there is a reasonable chance a lot of the uncertainty turns out to really, really nice surprises. We’ll soon know.

ga gator

August 29th, 2011
8:13 am

We all realize that Boise does not play in the SEC and play a weaker conference schedule, and to keep talking about how weak their conference is, is redundant. Funny thing though the PAC 10 sure did not want them and could have invited them and one cannot deny Boise is willing to play anyone anytime to help build their national rep. They do more with 2 and 3 star kids than anyone in the country. I just hope that UGA takes care of business and does not embarrass the SEC.

UGA 27 Boise 24.

Trojan

August 29th, 2011
8:16 am

Why is the opinion of an announcer for Boise State relevant?

Bronco Nation

August 29th, 2011
8:20 am

Boise State 222, UGA 0 >>>> The beatdown of the year.

After the game, a UGA player who reads, writes, and speaks at a 5th grade level will be interviewed on TV, and millions of viewers will wonder why Mark Richt recruits these dummies and why UGA admits them.

It makes you long for the days when ethical UGA coaches like Wallace Butts and Harry Mehre recruited literate athletes who actually earned real college degrees.

If you doubt this, go back and read Caleb King’s farewell tweet. The guy couldn’t even write a coherent sentence. This simpleton should have been mopping floors somewhere, not enrolled in college.

Mark Richt and the University of Georgia are a disgrace to this state.

Gene Gene the tackling machine

August 29th, 2011
8:21 am

http://www.warriorandworrier.com

JB

August 29th, 2011
8:26 am

38-2….. Because they mostly play weak sisters. 9 games this year for them are rated 71 st OR higher on Rivals pre season 120. That translates into ALL patsies for SEC teams. Yes, they have a good team, but put teams ranked under say 35th or so every week in front of them, that 38-2 turns into say 20-20. I think the first comment from the Boise players after the first quarter to their coaches, “Damn, they ain’t North Nevada State”.

DawginLex

August 29th, 2011
8:28 am

Murray is going to have a field dayn against Boise. Our running game is underestimated to their peril. It will be enough to give Murray some play action opportunities.

One key thing this year versus last year-Murray didn’t know the offense well enough, especially early on to call check downs at the line of scrimmage. That means Bobo’s play call might not be the final play run(enter your smartalec Bobo bashing comment now).

I thought this would be fairly low scoring but I now think it is going to be a wild west shootout.

Whoever has the ball last wins

Advocati

August 29th, 2011
8:28 am

Boy, we sure appear to have a lot of classless and obnoxious fans. So Behler wants his employer and the kids he knows to win. Is that really a surprise? It’s no different that when Coach Dooley wanted to beat Auburn when his Dawgs played them, and Coach Dye wanted to beat UGA when his Tigers played.

Bottom line is that Behler has done a lot more to prove the value of a UGA degree than any of the smart alecks who are commenting on this site. I wish him well and hope he doesn’t read any of the comments here. Too embarrassing.

I bet most of the rude comments ae from jokers who never earned a degree at UGA.

JB

August 29th, 2011
8:30 am

Georgia is in a no win situation. Beat them and people say, Hell, It’s Boise, they don’t play real football against real teams…………Lose people say , You got beat by Boise? Who do they play? What are going to do against Carolina next week?….Go Dawgs…I’ll take a win.

George Stein

August 29th, 2011
8:32 am

His high school teacher “new” someone? Gotta do better than that, Chip.

JB

August 29th, 2011
8:34 am

The key to winning Saturday is putting pressure on Moore. Keep him flushed and running for his life and a few SEC type sacks, we should win. Allow him to sit in the pocket and survey the field, all bets are off. We have an advantage as just about every position.

Swami sez

August 29th, 2011
8:35 am

Bob B . is correct!

frannie mae

August 29th, 2011
8:36 am

UGA is in BIG BIG trouble……

humanpanty

August 29th, 2011
8:37 am

boise states record if they had georgia’s schedule over the past 3 years

w – l – toss ups
2010 8 – 3 – 1
2009 5 – 1 – 6 georgia had a pretty tough schedule looking back on it.
2008 7 – 3 – 2

Gator Mike

August 29th, 2011
8:37 am

GO DAWGS BEAT Boise St.

oompa loompa dawg

August 29th, 2011
8:38 am

our midget QB is gonna have a difficult time seeing over that big D line of Boise.

ga gator

August 29th, 2011
8:38 am

JB I think most people outside of the SEC states will be impressed when UGA wins; even a lot of coaches voted them in the top 10. It will be a quality win for Richt.

JAWJeRDAWG

August 29th, 2011
8:39 am

Since Boise State is favored in this game, for UGA, if we win, this is an attention-getter on the national scene, and a chance to redeem ourself for the past two dismal seasons.

If we can come out on our first offensive possession and move the chains consistently and score, maybe that will put BS in a mindset that maybe we can do that every position, and lessen their defensive strength.

If on our opening defensive set, we can stop them 3 and out or at least keep them from scoring, I believe this will disrupt BS’s offensive gameplan and give them some sense of doubt and uncertainty.

I know this is every team’s primary gameplan, but I hope we can pull it off. If we can play four complete quarters, I think Georgia wins and this will lessen the doubt that Murray can’t win the big game against a ranked opponent.

Hope we can. .. Go Dawgs!

DawginLex

August 29th, 2011
8:41 am

Who cares about last year?

Boise in ATL forgets we went toe to toe with Arkansas and lost wiht under a minute to go. I guarantee you Arkansas is better than Boise (and Nevada)

We lost our confidence after the bad start, waiting for AJ, all the negative crap with the arrests, red panties etc.

The only advantage Boise has is they are used to winning. Their formula has worked 38 out of the last 40 times. 8 of this e wins are against what I consider to be quality teams. The rest are OOC breathers for the SEC teams.

I’m tired of talking, Let’s play

The Truth

August 29th, 2011
8:43 am

Mr. DawginLex you forgot to mention that 2 of UGA’s losses last year were to OOC breathers.

Return to Glory

August 29th, 2011
8:45 am

Well at least he is old enough for his wants not to hurt him, Dawgs ready to roll,
The turf ain’t blue, the foe ain’t small and slow and the smurfs will be a long way from home.
GOOOOOOOOOOOO DAAAAAWGS. Welcome to the South Broncos now ya’ll come on back again next time you want another butt whuppin !

Eat and Tweet

August 29th, 2011
8:45 am

Tums or Rolaids anyone?

BAMA dude

August 29th, 2011
8:46 am

Y’all realize that typing the word carpetbagger as two words shows a lack of education and makes southerners look bad, right?

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
8:46 am

Ok Boise in Atl .. I could just read and be entertained by your comments until a couple of them struck a nerve. NO, JMU could not beat Colorado. Even lower level DI schools should be able to handle a DII school. VT is an enigma for starters. They haven’t played high ranked or hyped games well at all. Look at their record against Top 10 teams. But to lose to JMU? Inexcusable no matter who you just lost to the week before. Again, 4 or 5 big wins in a 5 year span isn’t that impressive. Let them play 4 or 5 big games a year and see how it goes. Then I will be impressed.

Joey

August 29th, 2011
8:46 am

“So the guestion is: would you rather have higher ranked players, bigger, stronger, faster, playing with heart and determination, or the lessor ranked players doing the same?”
*******************************************************
I’ll take the team with the best coaching staff.

The perception is Boise right now is a bit better than UGA, but that UGA has more talent. I say that makes the coaches the most important factor.

Who has the best gameplan? Who makes the best adjustments? Not who has the toughest conference, or the toughest schedule. Good conference vs bad conference doesn’t matter a bit in this, one, game.

All da way turnt up...not

August 29th, 2011
8:48 am

Dawgs will get creamed by potato state in thier new ghetto gear. Boise 56 – puppies 9

Buh Bye Mark

August 29th, 2011
8:50 am

Richts farewell tour begins at the Dome…. Be There!

Dogs Smell

August 29th, 2011
8:52 am

I think the only way Georgia even scores is from a turnover. Boise by 14 at least !

oompa loompa dawg

August 29th, 2011
8:52 am

our midget is gonna be running for his life. those horses can sack.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
8:53 am

@Bronco Nation — You’re just spewing the same crap from a couple of weeks ago aren’t ya. You want to judge the entire program on a guy’s tweet message. Seriously? Do you even listen to yourself to realize how dumb of a statement that is? I am sure BSU is fielding 70+ future PHDs right? Wrong. Not to mention. Just check US News rankings for top academic colleges and see if you can even find BSU, that model university that just happens to be under investigation STILL.

ATL XMAN

August 29th, 2011
8:53 am

boise in atl..boise st might have a few players who could play in the big boy conferences but your team is not full of them. your team is too small and too weak to deal with the talent and strenghth and speed of uga. va tech is playing a conference thats only better than big east and beating them last year was a good win for you guys but facing a team from the sec is a totally different monster. uga defense will be way better and we already know that uga players are bigger faster and more talented at just about every position. this game shouldnt be close. your qb will most likley be laying on his back the whole game or at least running for his life back there. your running back wont have the success he had against the weaker teams you guys play every week. boise st is way overrated and after sat it will suck for boise st fans to watch the rest of the season because a loss means the end of the season for you guys as you play noone else worthy to even watch.

hell ucf last year would have beaten you guys too. just go over the rosters again for each team and put a check where you think you have a btter player than uga. then let me know if you feel confident about a win against uga. thia is a whole new season at uga and this team is a whole lot better on both sides of the ball as time will tell.

PreyDawg

August 29th, 2011
8:54 am

He should be less proud of his degree now. I know I am less proud of my UGA degree in biology. That is because the University had the duplicity to actually hire Cynthia McKinney from this paper to a position where she will “instruct” the next generation of “journalists”. I will allow Ms. McKinney’s credibility, or lack thereof, to speak for itself. I think the hire is a disgrace.

Mr. Peterson vs Bozo

August 29th, 2011
8:57 am

Peterson will show dawgie nation how to out coach Richt with 2 & 3 star vs 4 & 5 star players. It will be a clinic. Boise 51 dogs 6.

PMC

August 29th, 2011
8:57 am

I’m just not sure how Georgia could expect to win this one. It’s been a long way down since 2005. True, Boise doesn’t play much if any competition during their conference schedule, but they’ve already proven they can beat anyone in a one game matchup. I do feel Georgia’s front 7 is going to look more like something resembling an SEC front 7 than whatever that was last year, but Coach and QB and Boise are better right now. Aaron Murray is very good, but Georgia might not face a better QB the rest of the year. The good news for the Dawgs is that the Broncos have to replace both starting wide outs too.

The Truth

August 29th, 2011
8:58 am

XMAN what you say is true. If Boise loses their season is over; if UGA loses they still can redeem it by running the table in SEC. I expect UGA to win, however any UGA fan who thinks that just because they have more athletes than Boise that it will translate into a win is a moron. Boise plays hard and smart; if they lose it will not because of some bonehead play that one of their players makes. I wish that UGA could say the same. It also will not be because their head coach is so conservative that he kicks a fieldgoal on 4th and inches inside of the 5 yard line.

Whiskey Breath

August 29th, 2011
8:58 am

What is Bob supposed to do, he is employed by Boise State? Hopefully he want’s to keep his job.
Every year you can expect the following from Ga.
1) National Championship in August.
2) Immediate kissing of Buck Bulue’s backside. By the way, he does it better than you guys.
3) Celebration of the 1980 N.C. Get those wheel chairs in peak condition!

Nothing has changed in 30 years.

PMC

August 29th, 2011
8:59 am

PreyDawg, Cynthia Tucker is who Georgia hired from this paper. Cynthia Mckinney is a politician.

Joey

August 29th, 2011
8:59 am

Enter your comments here

ga gator

August 29th, 2011
9:00 am

Good post Truth.

BAMA dude

August 29th, 2011
9:01 am

Yes, it is true that Boise has had severe academic shortcomings in its athletic program. Money quote:

However, despite its football team’s #6 ranking in the BCS and a spot in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in January (2010), Boise State University occupies the bottom rung of this achievement ladder with a school-wide graduation rate of only 26%.

They have ranked in the top 10 in APR the last few years, however, so they are making progress. That said, this ain’t an academic discussion it’s a football discussion, and I think the Dawgs are gonna have their hands full personally. I think it takes awhile for Murray to get accustomed to not having AJ around, and the defense ain’t an overnight fix. Boise comes in as the more mature team it seems.

Sick and Tired

August 29th, 2011
9:02 am

I am so sick of hearing about Boise State. I’m tired of hearing comments like: “no one will play us” “everyone is scared to schedule us” “no conference will give us a chance” “we get robbed out of playing in the NC every year” “Georgia’s players are big, fat, and slow” “Georgia has no chance of beating BS” “BS is 38-2″ “our stats are incredible” BLAH BLAH BLAH…. We heard this same crap for months before the 2005 game – you remember that game, right? It was a blow out. Yes, I’m aware that things have changed for both teams since then. If a team beats high school teams every week their stats will look incredible, their record will look impressive, and their players will not be injured/beat down like a team that plays good teams every week. Preparing for one good team a year is a joke. Your schedule is a joke. Your field is a joke. I’m sick and tired of hearing about this BS crap. PLEASE Georgia beat the crap out of them so this will go away! Then maybe those BS big mouths will learn to eat a little crow.

Joey

August 29th, 2011
9:04 am

“Nothing has changed in 30 years.”
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Except that our winning % over tech is gotten better in the lasst decade.

9-1, techie . . .

ga gator

August 29th, 2011
9:06 am

Sick and Tired, most of what you said is true but basically they play a one game schedule and when that “one” game is the first game of the season they have all spring and summer to scheme for it; thus their success. UGA will win but it will not be a blowout like last time.

THE Dixie Redcoat Band

August 29th, 2011
9:07 am

We’re sure glad his high school teacher “new” somebody..whaaaaat!
Can we just beat Florida…

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
9:08 am

So now the tech trolls are calling themselves Boise Nation, huh?

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
9:09 am

All the coaching game plan in the world won’t help if guys are consistently getting beat off the ball, beaten to spots, pressured and pushed around.

Again, BSU is a quality team. You have to be to run the table in your conference. But they rarely play against a D that is even remotely ranked among the top defenses in the country. They won’t be playing Wyoming and even a down UGA team isn’t a pushover so all the trolls on here (again, a select few and a some BSU fans not withstanding) just throw out scores without even taking into consideration how difficult this game will be for BSU as well as UGA. That being said, the better defense will win the game. UGA 27, BSU 13

anotherdawg

August 29th, 2011
9:11 am

Anyone that thinks Boise will be a cakewalk is in for a rude awakening. They have beat too many top teams to be taken lightly, Oregon, Oklahoma, Virginia Tech, etc. It is true that we beat them pretty bad last time, but that was with a different quarterback and coach. And, that had to be the worst performance of his career. He literally threw the ball to us more than he did his own guys. I really feel that UGA will be much improved, especially on defense. But, Boise is ranked #5 for a reason, and will be looking for revenge in this game. UGA will be hungry also, and the dome should be rocking in red, so it should be a great game. I will be absolutely thrilled with even a one point victory.

dawgerbrown

August 29th, 2011
9:11 am

Saturday can’t get here soon enough. Think the defense will be much improved. Think UGA will be more physical and athletic. Question is, will our defense play with discipline? Will the backside defensive ends and linebackers remember their responsibilities on sweeps going the other way to stop reverses, etc.? Play smart, remember our assignments, don’t try to be heroes, and, we’ll be okay. GO DAWGS!

BAMA dude

August 29th, 2011
9:12 am

TampaDawg, you really believe 2011 UGA without AJ is that much better than 2010 VT? I don’t know that they’re as good, frankly.

Mr. Peterson vs Bozo

August 29th, 2011
9:13 am

Are ya ready for a beat down? Boise 66 – UGA 6

flo-ri-duh

August 29th, 2011
9:16 am

Bois will miss their two starting WR’s from last year who are now in the NFL They have almost all of their other starters back. The experience level is much higher with Boise than with UGA. The few starters that UGA does have back have mostly moved around to other positions – with the exception of QB. Georgia has better athletes but Boise is right up there in talent also. Boise has experience which counts for a lot. On the other hand Georgia is playing near home. It will take a supreme effort by Mark Richt to get his team of round pegs in the right holes and ready the first game of the year. Good luck Dawgs.

ga gator

August 29th, 2011
9:20 am

One other comment that I have not read yet and that is with temperature conditions. In 2005 UGA beat the crap out of Boise and no doubt the heat on Sept 3 that year between the hedges played a factor; Boise was not used to it and UGA was. This time it will be in the AC of the dome so UGA will not have that advantage; hence my close 27-24 UGA win prediction.

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
9:22 am

Anyone who claims to be “less Proud” of thier UGA diploma, because of the short term employment of a single professor, who is going to be lost in a sea of liberal professors that have been around forever, well…that’s on you.

SEC Reality Check

August 29th, 2011
9:24 am

SEC teams know how to hit “real” hard.

boots

August 29th, 2011
9:26 am

He went to UGA for two years and left? Guys like that never left their dorms and just sat around talking to dudes instead of girls. I seriously don’t get those people that went to school in Athens for 4 years and never went to a game or saw a band play downtown. But, that’s another topic for another day… This guy is about as “Georgia” as my Tech neighbor. UGA falls behind early but comes roaring back: UGA 24 Boise State 16

UGA Insider

August 29th, 2011
9:26 am

I was at The Dome Friday and let me tell you something… The UGA speed on D in unbelievable! JJ and Tree and going to be UGA’s best ever and don’t worry about Jenkins because Kwame is better and hungry to dominate. K Moore is going to be on his back all night long which really hurts on turf. He will see his Heisman chances get flushed down the toilet.

UGA 44- Boise 10

Prozac Dawg

August 29th, 2011
9:26 am

@SickandTired. My sentiments exactly. It would be refreshing to hear a BS fan that wasn’t full of it. I would love to see them with -27 yards rushings and zero passes completed. Maybe that would shut them up. Then they could go and color coordinate their stadium; oops they’ve already started that!

Golden Knight

August 29th, 2011
9:27 am

@ SEC reality check………. really?

Come On

August 29th, 2011
9:28 am

Boise in Atlanta

Come on… quit dwelling on the past years performance because this is an new year and new teams.

Nobody in their right mind would have predicted Auburn win the title last year after going 7-5 the previous year. Nobody would have predicted Alabama going 12-0 in the regular season after going 6-6 in Saban’s first year. Teams tend to follow up bad years with great or atleast good seasons.

So since you are going off fact from previous years then add this to it.

frannie mae

August 29th, 2011
9:29 am

I just watched the video and UGA is in BIG BIG trouble…….

@Mr Peterson

August 29th, 2011
9:29 am

If you really believe Boise will win by 60 points, then here’s your chance to hit the lottery. Vegas has Boise favored by 3 or 3.5, so go ahead and bet your house on Boise. lol

Prozac Dawg

August 29th, 2011
9:30 am

@Insider,
good news. I do hope Jenkins will be able to play if Kwame needs a breather. Injuries are a worry for me, B. Smith, B. Figgins

Golden Knight

August 29th, 2011
9:31 am

@ come on….. 8 – 5, bad year 6 – 7 follow up ? . “Teams tend to follow up bad years with great or atleast good seasons”

I-DOG

August 29th, 2011
9:31 am

I still find it interesting that the Boise newspaper doesn’t report injuries or ANYTHING negative about the program. I don’t mean a hatchet job, but they haven’t even reported a turned an ankle or general soreness happening to to a single player.

I know that the Broncos must do some hitting in practice, so either they are super men who don’t bruise or the Boise paper doesn’t do a very good job of covering the team. The only articles about the team this Fall have been about which polls have them ranked 5th and which ones have them ranked 6th.

How does a Boise State fan know what is happening with their team?

Just Asking

August 29th, 2011
9:31 am

Watch that video of the Boise State VT game. Georgia will NOT play that poorly against them. There was no blocking, no kicking, no passing, no running by VT. It might be close but I cannot imagine UGA playing that poorly.
That said, I don’t want to remember our last Bowl game. I think ga gator is right on. 27 -24 one way or another.

I-DOG

August 29th, 2011
9:34 am

UGA Insider:

Glad to hear that the D looked fast. You had indicated last week that Rambo was going to be suspended for the first game, but it just wasn’t announced yet? Is this still the case?

Hope you are wrong in this case, but over the year’s you really do seem to provide some very accurate inside info that others haven’t yet reported!

"Get on da Bus"

August 29th, 2011
9:36 am

Boise ’s D is nastier than UGA’s arm tackling.

Come On

August 29th, 2011
9:36 am

Golden Knight

Since you don’t follow UGA you wouldn’t realize that what held us down was players with poor attitudes. Now that they are gone players that want to play the Georgia way get to play now. Look at Tennesse… until you get these players off team that are all about them selves you will have bad years. At some point kids become uncoachable and sometimes the talent over weighs the attitude problems like down in Florida.

kybodawg

August 29th, 2011
9:38 am

hey tyree heres a flash for u boysee agreed to wear nike to.

Golden Knight

August 29th, 2011
9:39 am

“Since you don’t follow UGA you wouldn’t realize that what held us down was players with poor attitudes” UGA excuse # 29.

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
9:40 am

Pretty sure Ga is gonna win.

I-DOG

August 29th, 2011
9:41 am

I think it will be a good game, but don’t underestimate Georgia’s offensive line. The headlines make it seem like it is weak, but look closer. The issue with UGA’s line is experienced depth. At this point, the coaches are comfortable with two backups, but the starting five is the largest that UGA has ever assembled at about 325 pounds per man. That is bigger than many NFL lines. By all accounts they are playing well together. Georgia has 5-6 very good defensive lineman this year, so if the the OL is doing well against them in practice, that is a very good sign.

Last year, this was inexpicably one of the weak points on the team. However, it wouldn’t surprise me in the least if our offensive line dominates this game.

chilidawg

August 29th, 2011
9:43 am

Enjoy the top 10 ranking while it lasts, Mr. Behler. You won’t be there next week.

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
9:44 am

However, it wouldn’t surprise me in the least if our offensive line dominates this game.
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Many prognosticators have Boise’s D-Line ranked in the top 10 in the nation.

Come On

August 29th, 2011
9:45 am

Golden Knight

Just watch and see for yourself on Sept. 3rd…

Players have to earn playing time its not just giving to them anymore. You will be surprised this year at how different this team plays.

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
9:46 am

Players have to earn playing time its not just giving to them anymore.
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With the exception of Crowell.

Come On

August 29th, 2011
9:49 am

Crowell is actually listed #2 on depth chart behind Richard Samuel still. I expect after Crowell settles in he will end up with more carries but Richt will have a Samuel in there due to experience with pass protecting.

Dawg Squeeze

August 29th, 2011
9:53 am

I bet ole bob probably would have picked uga over UCF last December as well.

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
9:53 am

I notice you don’t have your patented……”I wonder” when the injuries are over at SC instead.

DAWGMAN

August 29th, 2011
9:54 am

Finally here. Time to put the delusions aside. One team is gonna leave the Georgia Dome 0-1 with their pants down around their ankles. Step up, Dawgs! Do it for your team mates! coach already bent over the log with his belt and shoe laces all jumbled up. He is at peace with it. Don’t you be. You still got a chance. Whatever strength you got inside you; you bring it. Leave the iPods and the cell phones on the bus. Pay freaking attention. No showboating, and no trashtalking. As The Bear used to say, “Act like you been there before”. Ride back to Athens with a win. Go up to the chapel and ring the bell.
And take New UGA with you. He wants to yank on that rope too. Give him something to help him get up off that bag of ice. Let him warm up from the waist down. Don’t let him learn how to be ‘at peace with it’.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
9:55 am

Yeah actually I do. The offense that people keep cracking on for losing to teams like Colorado had a new Aaron Murray and NO AJ Green already. I believe that going from Caleb and Washaun to Isaiah and Richard is a VAST upgrade. The line is thin in depth but stronger in experience than last year. To be honest, VT hasn’t proven a thing lately either. In the last 3 years, VT has lost to James Madison, North Carolina, East Carolina, Miami and Boston College. None of these teams were ranked when they played so VT has a history of getting beat, sometimes at home, by lesser teams.

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
9:56 am

Crowell has done everything any other players has done to earn playing time. Maybe more so.

And while we are talking about “earning”, how is it that Jeffreys, and Lattimore, don’t even have to scrimmage like the rest of the guys. Talk about entitlement.

Nick

August 29th, 2011
9:58 am

Reminds me of Pat Dye helping us out since we weren’t “…man enough to beat Alabama”.
Bring it on!

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
9:58 am

NCBF – “Many prognosticators have Boise’s D-Line ranked in the top 10 in the nation.”
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They probably had VT picked to cover the spread against JMU also.

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
9:59 am

And while we are talking about “earning”, how is it that Jeffreys, and Lattimore, don’t even have to scrimmage like the rest of the guys. Talk about entitlement.
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Lattimore and Jeffery scrimmaged some last Wednesday. Jeffery actually got a calf contusion in that scrimmage.

Thoughts of Kniles Davis causes many coaches to keep their studs on the sidelines during many scrimmages.

BAMA dude

August 29th, 2011
10:00 am

Players have to earn playing time its not just giving to them anymore.… Come On

Seems like we have us a bona fide insider on the board, folks.

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
10:08 am

They probably had VT picked to cover the spread against JMU also.
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Just saying, Ga’s O-Line is not gonna be as dominant as you think.

ATL XMAN

August 29th, 2011
10:08 am

no way kellen moore has the time to throw that he had against va tech last year. uga will be in the backfield all night. 300 plus def lineman that are faster and stronger than your little 280 pound linemen.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
10:09 am

BAMA dude — better than the guy who’s moniker states that he is an insider yet makes stuff up like Bacari Rambo being suspended and it being determined already that Smith will miss a couple of games due to injury.

Nice Spelling

August 29th, 2011
10:10 am

Who is the editor of your post? Nice Spelling… “New somebody”
AJC journalism at its finest…

Prozac Dawg

August 29th, 2011
10:13 am

Check out Buck’s Blog. I think he made a fair assessment of the O line.
http://blogs.buckbelue.com/

Sick and Tired

August 29th, 2011
10:13 am

This says it all… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diX7e_9hLAo

Gman 84

August 29th, 2011
10:17 am

We take a lot of justifiable heat for the debacle against UCF but Noisy St seems to overlook their own disaster against Nevada. They had everything riding on that game. Built a huge lead then fell apart. Just because the game was played in the middle of the night in the east, it still happened.

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
10:20 am

DAWGMAN, there’s been about half a dozen stories written by those that cover the team, and every single person of any credibility to comments about their personal observations has said that RIcht is most definitely NOT at peace with the results of the past couple of seasons.

Dee

August 29th, 2011
10:25 am

UGA 34
Boise St 20

hinesville Dawg

August 29th, 2011
10:27 am

After Saturday boise will suck hind Tit

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
10:27 am

RIcht is most definitely NOT at peace with the results of the past couple of seasons.
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Doesn’t mean he’s gonna win this year.

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
10:27 am

Oh, my bad. They trotted out and took a few reps a week before the season. Meanwhile everybody else is busting their hump to earn their playing time.

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
10:30 am

Who said it did? You have a bad habit of making retorts that have nothing to do with the point made. (and certainly not made in your direction) I think it’s just the need to say something, anything, with nothng really to add.

funny...

August 29th, 2011
10:32 am

it’s knew.

David Granger

August 29th, 2011
10:38 am

On paper, the game is a mis-match…and UGA should win handily. (But then…you can say the exact same thing about the Liberty Bowl last year against UCF.)

Boise State has a good coach, and some good athletes, as well. They don’t attract the 4 and 5-star recruits like the SEC programs do, but they have a lot of 2 and 3-star players who come in and work hard. (And who sometimes have a chip on their shoulder from not being ranked as highly as they thought they should have been…so they hit the weight room hard, and play with a little aggressive resentment.) BSU is starting 14 seniors. Their senior class is 38-2, with a BCS Bowl win. This is going to be a good game, and I damn sure hope Coach Richt has the team ready to play hard.

I don’t want to belabor this “new uniform” crap, because I know that was Nike’s doing and not Coach Richt’s this time. But I sure wish he didn’t seem so delighted with it, and wasn’t pushing that “let’s red out the stadium!” mess. We red out the stadium every game, Coach. (Except for the time you asked us to “black out” the stadium for Alabama.) Get the team ready to play hard from the opening kickoff, and the support will be there.

I-DOG

August 29th, 2011
10:38 am

Nothing could be finer:

The Boise D line will certainly get a chance to prove just how good they are this weekend. If Georgia does win, I don’t think we will be reading these blogs on Sunday and Monday about how UGA somehow overcame a top 10 defensive line to get a victory over the 5th best team in the nation. I don’t see that being the story line in here, it will be wait until you play a real team like South Carolina or Florida.

Golden Knight

August 29th, 2011
10:39 am

UCF 10 – UGA 6 says it all!

BP-85

August 29th, 2011
10:40 am

Bosie has a great record over the past few years, but it’s due mostly to it’s scheduling than what they bring to the table. We all know that, whether we’re all willing to admit that, is the question.
If they beat UGA on Saturday, which I seriously doubt, I’ll be more of a believer. I’m sure they can win the game, but no team deserves the hype and praise that they’re given for posting a good record and playing one or two tough games per year.
I think we’ll hear echoes from 2005 of “OVER-RATED” to the departing Boise crowd on Saturday night.
per year.

Dogs Smell

August 29th, 2011
10:41 am

You in “Homer” Nation are delirious ! Georgia has No idea what king of defense they have. BSU knows their defense is Stout ! I will be schocked if georgia sores 10 points. BSU will run through georgia’s “D” with ease ! This game will not be close and I hate to see the SEC lose to anyone .

Mr. Peterson vs Bozo

August 29th, 2011
10:45 am

Richt is a hopin and a wishin while Peterson is a doin and a makin believers out of people.

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
10:48 am

If Georgia does win, I don’t think we will be reading these blogs on Sunday and Monday about how UGA somehow overcame a top 10 defensive line to get a victory over the 5th best team in the nation.
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Its not that Boise’s D-Line is unstopable. More like they won’t be a pushover.

Ga’s D-line vs Boise’s O-line is a different story. Ga will control that matchup.

mark louis

August 29th, 2011
10:51 am

Why is this news? The play-by-play guy thinks his team will win? That never happens! You guys didn’t have a clue that Tech was under investigation, but you made up for it with this groundbreaking story!

Randall "Pink" Floyd

August 29th, 2011
10:51 am

Yeah, Wes Durham picks the Jackets to win every year, too. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
10:51 am

Dogs S – “BSU will run through georgia’s “D” with ease ! This game will not be close and I hate to see the SEC lose to anyone .”
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Size mismatch here. There will be no “ease” to it for BSU. BSU knows that their D can whip UNLV pretty good but they have no idea what they have against a MUCH bigger O-Line with multiple NFL prospects.

mike

August 29th, 2011
10:51 am

4 and 5 star athletes don’t make a difference. How well you coach your athletes makes all the difference. BSU looks for a certain type of athlete. They must fit in the system and be team players. Look at the starting tailback. Since he was a fresman, all his teamates say he is one of the strongest and best athletes on the team. He is an absolute beast. Up until last year he was plaing linebacker, because he was too valuble to not have on the field. how many 5 star athletes in big programs would transfer if some coach tried to do that to them. That’s why coach Pete is able to get more from the collective team than most coaches would get from individual players. 5 star players don’t win championships. Teams win championships.

Says it all huh?

August 29th, 2011
10:53 am

Golden Knight

Act like you have been there before, oops you haven’t. I’m glad it means so much to you to beat a low Georgia team that did not want to be there.

Clean yourself up with Kleenex as it’s a bit disturbing that you’re still getting off about that win.

Dr. Morpheus

August 29th, 2011
10:56 am

Has Boise State ever defeated any SEC team? I don’t think so. What would you expect this guy to say, anyway…

I-DOG

August 29th, 2011
10:58 am

NCBF:

A top 10 line is unstoppable, it means that there are only 9 defensive lines that are better in all of college football. It means that a team like Georgia that has all these problems on the offensive line, no AJ, a former linebacker and an overated freshman at RB and a midget QB shouldn’t be able to cross the 50 yard line.

All the prognosticators are picking Boise to win the game. I haven’t heard a single talking head that has picked the Dawgs.

Bama Mike

August 29th, 2011
10:59 am

Boise 34-21. Difference in game will be Boise defensive line. Not big but very athletic and agile and much quicker than given credit for. Dogs defense while appearing better on paper picked the wrong offensive style to open with. Broncos crossing patterns and underneath curls will wear down an improved Georgia defense. Dawgs could lose and yet be better from it when the dust clears by season end.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
11:01 am

Mike – “how many 5 star athletes in big programs would transfer if some coach tried to do that to them. ”
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Georgia TB, Richard Samual .. next question??

Again, great coaches can draw up a great game plan but it comes down to player execution. If small O-line can’t hold their blocks, if no holes for RB, if non-scrambling QB has to, well, scramble .. what do you do then?

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
11:02 am

A top 10 line is unstoppable
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From the SEC, not the WAC or whatever conference Boise is in.

They’ll be good, not great.

Sick and Tired

August 29th, 2011
11:04 am

“A top 10 line is unstoppable, it means that there are only 9 defensive lines that are better in all of college football.” Stats that come from playing high school teams don’t count. Sorry.

mike

August 29th, 2011
11:05 am

I don’t know who will win this Saturday, but I believe it will be closer than most people think…I think the main difference from this BSU team and the one in 05 is that the Coaching is much better, BSU has much more depth than in 05 and the Defensive front 7 is probably the best front 7 in college football…and there is depth at ever position, so we won’t get as tired as the team in 05. That is one of the biggest changes over the past 7 or 8 years. In 2005 if we lost a starter, there was a big drop off, now with the exception of a few positions (QB, Safety ETC.
most of the backups could be starting too.

BoiseBronco

August 29th, 2011
11:05 am

For all the UGA fans that are sure that Boise St has no chance against UGA because they have a lower ranking on Scout, UGA is currently the underdog for this game. The money line is around 110 right now. If you are so sure of yourself then go put up a substantial sum of money and become rich. The gamblers in Vegas must not know about the talent difference. Go take advantage of that.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
11:05 am

I-Dog – Murray isn’t exactly 5′8″, the former linebacker turned RB is actually a former RB, turned linebacker, turned RB and you have NO idea if Isaiah is overrated or not. By all the “talking heads” he is not, so what’s your point?

I-DOG

August 29th, 2011
11:07 am

Mike,

I don’t think there is any question that serious college football fans respect what coach Pete has done with 2 and 3 star recruits. He gets them to play and they are a pleasure to watch. To flat out say that 4 and 5 star players “they don’t make a difference” is something I disagree with.

If you look at the last 10 national champions, they were ALL won with 4 and 5 star athletes. I think it helps a little to start with great players. It isn’t enough to have good recruiting classes, but it is the reason that 50 year old coaches that make millions are begging the top 100 high school players in the country to come play for them.

I understand that Boise recruits a certain kind of player, but if Keith Marshall made an official visit to Boise State… I think Coach Pete would drop everything and pick the kid up at the airport. I don’t think he would say, we are looking for a running back that fits our system and I’m not sure you are it.

how2fish

August 29th, 2011
11:09 am

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1eyedJack

August 29th, 2011
11:10 am

Boise is watching last year’s film and thinking what a pushover UGA will be. They won’t know what hit ‘em.

I-DOG

August 29th, 2011
11:14 am

Tamp Dawg:

I’m a Georgia fan. I’m, talking about what the Georgia Haters on these boards have been saying for months about our players including Nothing Could Be Finer, Tide Roll, Beast from the East, SSI gator and others.

I’m not really saying that I think IC is overated. We won’t know if he is or isn’t until he starts playing. I like what I am hearing about him from the players and coaches.

Gay Dawg

August 29th, 2011
11:15 am

Behler can suck it!

Dawg Gone

August 29th, 2011
11:16 am

@BoiseBronco already placed my bets..and just for the record your bunch is no # 5 in the nation finished in the what top 10 last year? You have a Heisman finalist at QB a 1000 yrd rusher and a top 10 rated DL. Your opponent ended up 6-7 last year no where near the top 25, and your only 3 point favorites…and you really think that is a good thing??

TOO TOUGH44

August 29th, 2011
11:21 am

Mark my words! Dawgs will crush BS….and as for Behler….BS will go into a tailspin…

Lharding Dawg

August 29th, 2011
11:21 am

I would like to beat them like we did Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl. What scares me is the Vegas line giving 3 to Bosie.

Gay Dawg

August 29th, 2011
11:22 am

Behler can lick my balls…in a bad way!

Pete

August 29th, 2011
11:22 am

This game will be like every other OOC game Boise has played.

Boise State will win and the loser fans will complain whine and make up excuses.

Ga fans are as sure about winning this game as they were about the 7 losses from last year.

These Ga homers keep saying stupid things like superior athletes and 4-5 star recruits but can’ win against UCF or Colorado or the other 5 games they lost! LOL! Get over your stupid ratings! It didn’t help you last year, it won’t this year!

I feel sorry for you ignorant homers that believe you can contend with a top 5 team when you couldn’t beat a top 70 team.

UGA should join CUSA so you have a chance to win, after all, you only lost by a few points to UCF.

David Greene

August 29th, 2011
11:23 am

Who cares about Behler! I cannot beleive David is cheating on me with jesse Palmer!

Dogs Smell

August 29th, 2011
11:23 am

Dawg gone,
The game will not be close. On MOnday these blogs will be full of excuses from CMR to fire Bobo.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
11:25 am

Point taken I-Dog .. love what is coming out of camp about Isaiah. If he was sucking it up with a bad attitude, you better believe we would hear about it loud and clear. Nothing Could Be Finer is actually one of the more civil non-Dawgs on here. There are certainly a few others too but we still have to deal with those who are playing the likes of Western Carolina to open the season.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
11:25 am

and my apologies too BTW I-Dog

BoiseBronco

August 29th, 2011
11:27 am

@Dawg Gone, I actually don’t think we are a top 5 team this year. I think Boise St and UGA were overrated a good bit to build hype for the opening game. However, after losing two NFL receivers and an NFL DB, i’m pretty happy to be favored against a supposed top 20 team in what is basically a home game for them.

I-DOG

August 29th, 2011
11:27 am

NCBF:
What does top 10 in the country have to do with what conference you play in? Either Boise has a dominant defensive line that is top 10 in the country or they don’t.

Sounds like you are hedging so that if Georgia wins and our O-line looks really good, you can come back next week and say “well, that was a WAC team, Georgia was supposed to take it to ‘em.” Which one is it?

Spike 80DF

August 29th, 2011
11:28 am

Wow, look at all the missed tackles by VT. Dawgs roll in the GA Dome. Things get out of hand in the 4th Qtr….

Dean Tate

August 29th, 2011
11:28 am

Bob, Do your wife and kids know your loyalty can be purchased?

Kiss th

August 29th, 2011
11:29 am

Enter your comments here

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
11:30 am

Yeah, Pete, this will be like every other BSU OOC game .. except that one in 05 against UGA, oh and TCU in 08, and 3 other SEC losses .. nevermind, your argument doesn’t really work.

Gay Dawg

August 29th, 2011
11:33 am

I hope out tightends are split wide and Murray splits the seams!

I-DOG

August 29th, 2011
11:36 am

Vegas lines are not set based on the prediction of which team will win the game. The sportsbook department does not care which team wins. They care about 50% of the money being bet on both sides of the line and they hope not to move the line too much so that they don’t get “middled”. The line is set so that the maximum amount of money will be bet with 50% being bet on Georgia and 50% being bet on Boise State so that the casino can make their 10% vig with no risk.

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
11:36 am

2005 (10-3) Georgia 48-13 (9-4) Boise St.

2002 (9-4) Arkansas 41-14 (12-1) Boise St.

2001 (9-3) South Carolina 32-13 (8-4) Boise St.

2000 (6-6) Arkansas 38-31 (10-2) Boise St.

Buck Belue

August 29th, 2011
11:37 am

UGA is going to win em all this year. Every starter gone is replaced by a future pro bowler.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
11:38 am

Hey I-Dog, if you see GT Joe on here, you think you could recite that little gambling lesson for him. He has no clue why one team is favored with a certain amount of points for.

Dawg Gone

August 29th, 2011
11:39 am

@Dogs Smell so how much you have riding on Boise….or are you like the rest of the trolls you’ll run the Dogs down but don’t dare bet against them?? Well troll ?

BG

August 29th, 2011
11:39 am

UGA 38 Boise 24

BoiseBronco

August 29th, 2011
11:41 am

That’s true I-DOG, which means that just as many people are betting on Boise St to cover a 3-3.5 point spread as there are people betting on UGA to cover as an underdog. In other words, most betters in Vegas right now think Boise St will win the game. If not then the spread would be lower or in UGA’s favor. If the odds were set on the AJC blogs then UGA would be like a 45 point favorite.

Lharding Dawg

August 29th, 2011
11:42 am

If our larger offensive line just knocks the small Boise line off the ball every play. We’ll get 4 yards per play and win with no problem. There is no reason to get fancy, just play old fashion SEC football. If Boise can’t get the ball because Georgia is controlling the line of scrimage, they can’t score. Simple southern football.

Dawg Gone

August 29th, 2011
11:43 am

@BoiseBronco fair enough , I see a close game I hope we beat you guys. No way would I predict a score like 05 either way. But we have a lot to prove and to your credit your bunch is giving us a golden opportunity Sat. Good luck starting Sept 4th.

dwayne

August 29th, 2011
11:43 am

Raise your hand if you were worried about the Hawaii game. Yes, me too. How about Boise St. Hands still up? Me too. What happened to Hawaii? Oh yea, I remember.

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
11:46 am

That Hawaii team had the dear in headlights look.

Boise will be unphased by the magnitude of the game.

They will keep it close, but Ga will win.

mike

August 29th, 2011
11:47 am

To tampa dog….you sure have a lot of “ifs” there. If the line can’t hold a block, if the running backs can’t find a hole, if the quarterback has to scramble….non of which have been true for BSU in the past 5 or 6 years.
And to I dog…yes if a 5 star athlete doesn’t fit in with Coach pete’s ideal athlete, including good student, good athlete and especially good character, then no he would not drop everything to pick him up. If you look at recuruits in the past 3 years, something is happening that has never happened at BSU before. Recruits are picking BSU over other BSC schools…Notre Dame, Oregon, Nebraska, Washington etc.

Dawg Fud

August 29th, 2011
11:48 am

Your degree is hereby revoked, Bob Behler.

Attention development office: if he sends UGA a donation wipe UGA’s butt with it.

gadawgs

August 29th, 2011
11:49 am

As long as we do not let them jump out big on us early and we have to play catch up like VT last year our size and depth should wear on them late in the game and that will be the difference. Dawgs win!

Pete

August 29th, 2011
11:54 am

Funny how you pup fans think you have size or depth will have anything to do with this game.

That didn’t help you wil UCF or Colorado or the other 5 games you lost did it???

Why would you think it would help against a far superior team than the teams that beat you last year?

You guys are the most delusional fan base EVER.

Not only do you have pure speculation as your smack talk, but you pretend games 8 yrs ago have anything to do with 2011?

Talk about stretching as much as you can to try to smack talk, LOL. It’s hilariously embarrassing that some of you pup fans even talk about football after the last few years. Boise will put you in your place and humble a fan base that apparently can’t be humbled by an embarrassing 7 loss season capped off by getting wooped by a CUSA team.

You guys got a lot of learning to do, staring with a smack down from Boise.

BSU 51-14, Georgia scores in garbage time.

Jborodawg

August 29th, 2011
11:55 am

“Paddy”, only thing wrong with your assessment of recruiting is that the top schools in recruiting “usually” have top-ranked teams at season’s end…eg Bama, LSU, Flawduh, Okey. I repeat, “usually” or “generally”.

“Boise in ATL”, good posts. You mostly back your statements with reason, logic, and facts. Not to mention you seem to know more about UGA football than many “fans” here on the blogs. I’m also one of those that think that BS has a cream puff schedule year in and year out. BUT, they win those games against ranked teams fairly consistently. I guess that’s what most of us on Dawg blogs hold against them; that if they played a bruising SEC schedule the outcomes would be different. But, they do seem to win the big games. Heck, look at TCU’s schedule- 5 or 6 “Coastal Carolinas”; yet they’re ranked.

No doubt K. Moore is a great QB. And no doubt BS has a good D; and a very inventive/innovative head ball coach. Sometimes we Dawgs fans can be pretty myopic.

But, here’s hoping the Bulldogs treat y’all like we did the last game; and that vaunted, high-powered Hawaii team. I’d dare say most of the pundits, announcers, etc won’t give us a chance.

BoiseBronco

August 29th, 2011
11:55 am

“What happened to Hawaii? Oh yea, I remember.”

Hawaii only won 2 games that year against teams with winning records. None against top 25 teams. Two of their wins were one point victories over teams with losing records. You really think that compares to Boise St who has beaten 3 different conference champions in the past 2 years?

Buzz2011

August 29th, 2011
11:55 am

Is Boise State favored by 2 or 3 touchdowns?

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
11:56 am

Way to miss a point there Mike .. good job buddy

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
11:57 am

It took a lot of detective work, but I think our secret is out fellows. We can no longer expect to post under the giant “G” UGA sports, and say nice things about Georgia and not get exposed as fans. Busted. I expect other people will soon follow suit and start pulling for their very own teams. Fans of thier school. No telling where it will end.

Gay Dawg

August 29th, 2011
11:57 am

Up yours Buzz2011….tech fans are a bunch of homophobics aholes!

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
11:59 am

Pete, could you be more hypocritical? BSU fans think games from 3-5 years ago mean anything still. And your great coaching didn’t help BSU against Nevada now did it. Like I said, UGA fans heard the SAME EXACT LINES from the CF world prior to the 05 meeting. UGA lost a senior QB, no proven WRs, no proven RBs, BSU wins 99% of their games, better QB, blah blah blah blah blah. Same stuff.

Saint Simmons 2

August 29th, 2011
12:01 pm

Boise wins …..35-17. Dogs have no chance in hell !!!!!!

dawgfacedboy

August 29th, 2011
12:03 pm

What is the spread for the game?

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
12:04 pm

Yeah BoiseBronco, and one of those Hawaii wins was your beloved Broncos where Colt Brennan threw for nearly 500 yards and 5 TDs. And then they got LIT UP by UGA

Gay Dawg

August 29th, 2011
12:04 pm

Gratham is fired up and ready to explode all over the BSU players this Saturday!

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
12:05 pm

Have the Boise fans started showing up in Atl yet?

Don’t mistake the Orange and Blue for Gators.

DawginLex

August 29th, 2011
12:05 pm

Pete

your prediction is a joke

Jborodawg

August 29th, 2011
12:05 pm

“Pete”, yeah, we can be delusional sometimes. But with some of the good recruiting years we’ve had, we usually have a reason for it. Before last year, CMR had a pretty good run and most ‘experts’ think the same thing…most 10 win seasons over 10 years, excellent away record, darn good bowl record, etc…not to mention the program as a whole had great academic success. So, there’s lots to be proud of at UGA and lots of reasons to think we’ll do well at football. Sometimes we get kicked in the teeth. We just have to get back up and fight another day….and know…that…it’s great…to be…a Georgia Bulldog!

gadawgs

August 29th, 2011
12:07 pm

Hey Pete…Size and depth play a part in any football game and we have both compared to Boise. Last years team was just that last years team. This team will be better physically and mentally compared to last year. I am not delusional in thinking we will win this game. You my friend are delusional if you really think that Boise wins this game especially 51-14.

RedandBlackDAWG

August 29th, 2011
12:07 pm

Boise in Atl,

You seem to be stuck on last year or a few losses over a few years. Do you honestly think that Boise would have had one and no loss seasons, say for the last 5 years if they played in the SEC? How about the last ten years? I doubt that very seriously. I am not even sure they would have been in the hunt for a div. title in the SEC, much less the SEC conference.
UGA isn’t the only team in the SEC either. How would you compare to Florida, Alabama, LSU, Auburn, or for that fact most of the SEC teams if you played them on a regular basis? If Boise can establish dominance on a regular basis, over SEC teams, then you might convince me, but I think you know, that wouldn’t happen.

GO DAWGS and GATA

Jborodawg

August 29th, 2011
12:09 pm

AltamahaDawg, well said…the jig is up…lol

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
12:11 pm

BTW Pete, winning one decent game a year for the last 8 years is BSU’s MO. Just compare year after year the number of ranked teams that ANY SEC school has to play.

bitter trolls

August 29th, 2011
12:12 pm

fact that all the smack talk will not change kellen moore and aaron murry will both battle and

——–put up 3 to 5 td’s each———-hard to say who will win, but only navada caught boise st sleeping

—————-last year————-boise st will be ready—–last 3 tears they are 3-0 verse’s

—————-va tech—2010—oragon–2009–20008——love my dawgs—but we are in for a he-ll of

——————————————–A FIGHT——————–

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
12:12 pm

AltamahaDawg with the greatest post in the last two weeks. I guess we should all just come on here and bash our own team. That would make a lot more sense.

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
12:16 pm

Teams that can and/or should beat Boise:

Alabama
Arkansas
Auburn
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
LSU
Mississippi
Mississippi State
South Carolina
Tennessee
Vanderbilt

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
12:17 pm

cue NCBF with a cut and paste zinger….

RedandBlackDAWG

August 29th, 2011
12:19 pm

Ray Drew,

Can’t even use an original handle, you have to steal from a real player on the UGA team. Are you so ashamed of your alligance to another school, that you have to resort to childish games such as this? I suspect that you are a tech. fan, since a lot of them feel that by masking behind a handle, their record against UGA will suddenly improve and they will have won 9 out of 10.
Evereybody keeps saying how UGA has a weak schedule this year but has anybody given any thought to Techs. schedule? Just as I thought, no UGA fan bothers to look at techs. schedule since UGA doesn’t worry about Tech., their schedule or even their probation. Tech. is fixated on UGA, but the reverse is not true.

GO DAWGS and GATA

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
12:23 pm

You know RedandBlackDAWG, no offense to the civil trolls on here but I can’t even understand having that much time to go on some other teams blog site and bash them and start arguments with their fans.. Did they not expect them to be loyal? I went on one BSU blog site and told them we respect their team, I believe UGA will win, have a great season after that and that’s it. Otherwise, I would rather jump on a blog for MY team and talk football rather than deal with idiots who’s own team is so bad they have to bash their rival when the two aren’t even playing each other for 3 months.

Dirty Dawg

August 29th, 2011
12:27 pm

Of course his roots aren’t in the ‘red-clay’…and only an idiot would fault him for ‘pullin’ for the people that pay him…but to be able to wear orange and blue and not have an allergic reaction to it cinches it – he ain’t no Bulldog no more. And by the way, I always thought the name was The Henry W. Grady ‘School’ of Journalism. Since when did the change the name to ‘College’…musta missed it.

bsukev

August 29th, 2011
12:30 pm

ugakev – “blah blah blah…I am just ready to embaress boise state”

Goodcall Kev, lord knows your spelling already embarasses Georgia. LMAO @ rubes

BoiseBronco

August 29th, 2011
12:31 pm

@TampaDawg, yep Hawaii did beat us that year. So did Washington and East Carolina. It wasn’t one of our better years. Since then we have beaten them every year by an average of 33 points. Using UGA logic though since they beat us in 2007 they should have beaten us every year after that. It didn’t work out that way.

ga gator

August 29th, 2011
12:31 pm

Fellas I was just interviewed by Barbara Dooley for 103.7 for my novel “1968″. Very gracious lady and even kidded my about being a Gator.

ga gator

August 29th, 2011
12:32 pm

TampaDawg great post @ 12:23.

nodoginthisfight

August 29th, 2011
12:32 pm

Clearly the dogs player that doesn’t understand that you should pump up you competition… Boykin “dares” the defensive coordinator to kick one his way.in a tweet earlier… Its still very quiet here in ATL. wonder why the fans arent talkin trash and sportin all that black and red… tired of being picked to finish in the top ten then struggling to go bowling.. bowling, nontheless…. boykin, good grief..

Dogs Smell

August 29th, 2011
12:33 pm

Spike 80DF ,
You’re right about the 4th quater as BSU may be up 30 points.

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
12:33 pm

Bob’s best call of the night is going to be when he leans over to his partner with 2 minutes left in the half, thinking his hand of over the mic, and say “crap….not again!”

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
12:34 pm

Wow ga gator .. good stuff .. I think she has an obligation to kid you about that. How’s book sales going?

nodoginthisfight

August 29th, 2011
12:35 pm

correction: the dogs player that doesn’t understand that you should NOT pump up your competition…. dang iphone..

ugab

August 29th, 2011
12:35 pm

No Doubt!!!! Boise State is a great team!!! WELL COACHED!!!. Boise’s offense is not PREDICTABLE!!! Defense is awesome. . I hope the best 4 coach MR. MR will be tested the 1st two games. If MR can pull a win or 2 off, that would be impressive. If MR can’t keep the 1st 2 games close, people are going to call 4 his head. Welcome to College Football. I lke Boise because they remind me of the 2001 hog nail boot Dawgs. Greene, Pollack, and company. Not a bunch of big headed 4 and 5 star players.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
12:36 pm

also, thx ga gator .. I would rather debate civil than debate garbage.

ga gator

August 29th, 2011
12:38 pm

Thanks TampaDawg. Just got my first royalty check so pretty excited and working on a second. You can find the link on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/1968-Kenton-Michael/dp/1456825089

She is a very gracious lady and they sit fairly close to where we do in Athens. I’ve actually seen Vince several times at the games.

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
12:39 pm

I think I can explain why Dawg fans aren’t walking around Atlanta talking trash in their red and Black on an early Monday afternoon.

ugab

August 29th, 2011
12:39 pm

Boykin needs to keep his mouth shut and play some fckn football. Boykin is a good player. Boykin has fumbled in important games.. Boykin tries to take the ball out of the deep in the endzone,NOT SMART FOOTBALL. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE OUR OFFENSE STARTED DEEP BECAUSE BOYKIN COULD NOT KNEAL THE BALL.

ga gator

August 29th, 2011
12:39 pm

I think it will be close for several reasons.

1. It is indoors so the heat will not be a factor as it was in 2005.
2. Both teams will be tight because of the importance of the game.
3. UGA wins late 27-24.

Pull My Finger

August 29th, 2011
12:40 pm

Who cares what Bob Behler thinks??? Hope he enjoys probation in the next few years…..

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
12:43 pm

Don’t you think Jarvis Jones’ eyes will light up when he sees Kellen Moore back there in the pocket? Don’t you think Brandon Boykin and Branden Smith’s eyes will light up when they see that ball in the air knowing that it’s there’s? They just gotta make a play on it. DBs think that way. When that ball is in the air, they are the receiver and it’s there’s. Just gotta get it. I’m excited about our secondary. Branden Smith has lights out speed and can outrun all of Boise’s WR’s. Boykin is the more physical corner but he is very fast as well. Should see lots of turnovers.

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
12:43 pm

It really doesn’t matter who the media thinks will win because they only base their predictions on what they’ve seen last. It hurts but lets be honest, we weren’t that good last season. But what they don’t know is what’s going happen this season. They don’t know how hard we’ve worked. They don’t know how much the attitude and culture around our program has changed. Georgia is going to play with a chip on their shoulder and play like Richt could be fired if they lose this game alone. They’re going to play this game as if Richt was being held over a big boiling pot and if they lose he falls in and dies, but if they win he is freed. That’s how they are going to approach this game.

ugab

August 29th, 2011
12:44 pm

Please Ga players do not start the trash talk, dancing, celebration penalties!! Just play football. We are tired of seeing these uncoached dawg teams the last 5 years.

Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 29th, 2011
12:50 pm

Damn its good to be a Georgia Bulldog! Keep it up trolls, just further Dawg Nations resolve.

Bobby Dodd

August 29th, 2011
12:50 pm

@AltamahaDawg….it’s because jobless puds like you are at home on your mother’s computer

WDE

August 29th, 2011
12:53 pm

@Ray Drew time to shut up and get back to the tickle pile you Bugimite troll you…

Time

August 29th, 2011
12:58 pm

Boise is a joke, should never get the pub that they do. Same thing happens to them this time as happened last time Boise was talked up and came to Georgia looking to prove themselves….they get drubbed. UGA 52 Boise 17 (scoring 10 of those points in garbage time).

UCF Pounder

August 29th, 2011
1:01 pm

Time I guess that makes UGA a joke also eh?

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
1:01 pm

……said the tech fan with the all the ambition of trolling a UGA blog all day.

Dogs Smell

August 29th, 2011
1:02 pm

Time ,
Will you be making the same comments if uga loses ? Im sure you thought UCF was a joke? The joke is that you homers think your team is in the same league as BSU.

WDE

August 29th, 2011
1:02 pm

@Bobby Dodd I have question Dragon Con starts this Friday the day after your Bugs open against the dreaded Catamounts of some directional school in one of the Carolinas..the entire city will be awash in Nerds of all shapes and sizes preparing for Dragon Con…..so why can’t you sell out the Joke by Coke…hmmmmmmmmm?

Dogs Smell

August 29th, 2011
1:04 pm

Come Monday these homers will make comments like “We will be lucky yo win 3 SEC games”.

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
1:04 pm

I don’t think Ben Jones will have a problem with Billy Winn.

WDE

August 29th, 2011
1:05 pm

@Dogs Smell right as if your bunch could stay within 50 of us….we aren’t in the same league as Boise we are in the SEC and they ain’t…

aarh

August 29th, 2011
1:05 pm

Boise in Atl- I think Boise’s a good team, & VT losing to Boise could very well have taken a bit out the sails of them & ended up affecting them the following them the following week against James Madison. I just know VT had lost a lot of their defensive starters from the yr.t earlier before, & I’ve seen many teams that have lost a lot of players start out slow before they start to improve, & end up the season much better than they started it. I was impressed by Boise’s win, but not as much so after the James Madison game, & especially considering the amount of players VT had lost. The last time Boise beat Oregon it was the 1st game of the yr., & I believe it was Chip Kelly’s 1st yr. as coach. So, it’s reasonable to think that they very well may have struggled a bit earlier in the season. They appeared to have really gotten hot after that game though.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
1:07 pm

Altamaha, guessing Bobby Dodd is actually GT Joe ..

@UCF Pounder – you won a game against UGA, congratulations. Holy crap, look, someone changed the calendar to 2011!!! We should play games again this year.

Dogs Smell

August 29th, 2011
1:07 pm

WDE ,
Did your parents produce any children that lived? You’re brain dead. Ignorance is in there somewhere.

Time

August 29th, 2011
1:08 pm

LOL, at all the goofs trying to take shots at me. You’re probably the same lot that thought there was no chance UF could ever beat OSU in the title game a few years back. I might have been the only one in the country saying that not only would UF win, they would win going away.

Simply put, Boise is a media creation. They play a weak schedule, beat up on nobodies, then sneak up on major programs at bowl games the big schools don’t even really want to be at. Again, we heard all this crap the last time Boise played UGA. What happened? Learn from history people, or be doomed to repeat it.

Dogs Smell

August 29th, 2011
1:09 pm

TampaDawg,
It is 2011 and the page has turned. Uga is not as talented this year as they were last. BTW, Tampa have you ever been to Athens on a weekday?

Dogs Smell

August 29th, 2011
1:13 pm

Time ,
I guess if history is your lesson, you pray you never face Colorado or UCF ever again. In addition history does repeat year after year as UF will tell you. Even when they field their worst team in 20 yrs they still beat the Homers. What is one of the top 5 dumbest breads of dogs ? The English Bulldog.

PMC

August 29th, 2011
1:13 pm

Time, Boise is a media creation? Why would the media overhype a team from Boise Idaho?

Notre Dame is a media creation. Boise has earned it, same as UGA. They’ve trended up now for over 5 years. UGA, well they are rock bottom at the moment until they win one.

Jimmy Crack

August 29th, 2011
1:14 pm

Who cares about this guy, Dorky Bumlicker. Even Mussolini graduated from somewhere.

HEY, georgiadogs.com web “managers” (or general lazy arses)…UPDATE YOUR DEPTH CHART, you still have Samuel as a linebacker and King is STILL our #1 tail back.

After all, you collegians are the future of American, so keep up!!!

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
1:14 pm

Really dumb not to draw from that. I can’t tell the difference between the tech football game stands and a fairly robust CosPlay anyway. Well the empty seats give it away as not an official DragonCon event, but still. Why not capitalize? Would fit right along with the team down there engaged in a LARP.

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
1:15 pm

Branden Smith has lights out speed and can outrun all of Boise’s WR’s.
————————————————
Pretty sure Smith is hurt and might not even play.

DawginLex

August 29th, 2011
1:15 pm

Dogs smell

so if UGA wins can we COUNT on you being permanently removed from this blog?

ga gator

August 29th, 2011
1:15 pm

Dogs Smell go back to your Pakastani classmates at Tech.

FLA DAWG

August 29th, 2011
1:17 pm

The Dawgs have not been prepared for an opening game since before 2008 (remember how lousy the execution was against Georgia Southern). It’s hard to think they could change that much in less than a year following such a dismal performance against UCF in postseason last year.

Boise State is flying high and has alot to prove.
Richt is trying to survive.
The last time I checked Vegas had Boise State beating The Dawgs by 3.

We’ll soon find out if Richt, Bobo & Grantham have turned this program around.

Dogs Smell

August 29th, 2011
1:18 pm

Once again you guys truly show your ignorance asI am a UT fan and an SEC fan just being a realist.

ga gator

August 29th, 2011
1:20 pm

Dogs Smell that explains it. Since your team sucks you have to go on other blogs to talk crap. Lame Kitten got the VOLs just what they deserved.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
1:24 pm

LOL ga gator .. how ironic that now they are counting on a Dooley to get them back to prominence.

Just Sayin

August 29th, 2011
1:25 pm

Can we swap Scott Howard for this guy?

WDE

August 29th, 2011
1:27 pm

@Dogs Smell wow that was a great comeback…took you a while to come up with that gem I’ll bet..troll boy. You just think we pounded that UT butt last year….we are going to school you…..

NorcrossDog

August 29th, 2011
1:28 pm

Dogs Smell- If you are going to make fun of a group of people for being stupid, you should probably learn how to spell.
Boise fans- You seem like a class act. I hope you are disappointed Saturday night, but good luck the rest of the season.

nodoginthisfight

August 29th, 2011
1:34 pm

ga gator, the one positive lame did get ut was a win over the dogs.

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
1:35 pm

Nothing Finer, he’ll be out there ready for us. Branden Smith that is. He’s fine.

nodoginthisfight

August 29th, 2011
1:37 pm

So based on your logic, they deserved that…..

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
1:38 pm

Nothing Finer, why do you constantly spend your time writing on a UGA blog? I can honestly say I never go to any other teams’ blog. I just don’t care. Apparently you care about us. That goes for the rest of the people that are fans of other teams but are constantly on the UGA blog.

Nothing Could Be Finer

August 29th, 2011
1:40 pm

he’ll be out there ready for us. Branden Smith that is. He’s fine.
————————————————————————-
Richt tends to keep major injuries close to the vest.

Don’t be surprised if Branden Smith does not play.

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
1:41 pm

I have some freinds that are TN fans. As much as I would love to raz them, I would never show them this guy professing to be one.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
1:41 pm

Athens, I think they find themselves on here because they can jump on here without the need for a login. That must take too much time and energy. Even on BSU blogs, they were posting links to this site promo’ing it as “you can just jump on and start blogging, you don’t even need a login so go on there and stir up the dawg fans”

nodoginthisfight

August 29th, 2011
1:42 pm

Sounds like a man crush, athens dog

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
1:50 pm

It would be one thing is they said something of substance once in a while.

gt4ever

August 29th, 2011
1:52 pm

UGA will Destroy Boise State…. Sorry to say….

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
1:57 pm

Thank you “Homo” for another nonsense post. Let me guess, you’re gonna reference Caleb King’s twitter post or something. Better athletes? Even Stevie Wonder knows your wrong there. And paper champions? Are you feeling ok?

I-DOG

August 29th, 2011
2:08 pm

Mike,

Wasn’t Boise’s graduation rate like 17% a couple of years ago, I don’t know about all this good student suff? Are you telling me that Coach Pete turns down Keith Marshall if Marshall wanted to play at Boise?

I would also anticipate that Boise’s recruiting has gotten better and will get better as they continue to rack up wins and play in big bowl games and upset some of the “big boys” of college football. How can anyone say that this guy isn’t a heckuva a coach and he will attract “better athletes” if things continue this way.

As it stands now, Boise is not loaded with 4 and 5 star athletes and I don’t think it is because the coach doesn’t want them. I expect a well conditioned, disciplined, and well coached team overall to be facing my Dawgs on Saturday, but I don’t think we will be outsized, speeded, and athleted (I made those words up, but I like them) and I just hope we play well enough to get a W.

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
2:08 pm

gt4ever – nice post

CDAWG

August 29th, 2011
2:20 pm

Boise in Atl you can talk all the stats that you want BUT Boise does not play the same type of schedule year in and out that UGA does. Do you REALLY think if Boise played this type of competition year in and out that they would be ranked #5…..NO! Yea UGA lost 7 games last year and lost to a team UCF that they should have never lost to but did you see how close UGA was to SC, Ark and Auburn? When you play in a conference like this you are going to have down cycles but guess what, we are coming out of the down cycle and you guys are about to get your shot! GO DAWGS and GATA! Can I get an Amen?

Gerald

August 29th, 2011
2:23 pm

” because his high school journalism teacher NEW somebody on the UGA journalism faculty.”

Maybe someone should have caught that. GO DAWGS!

Alphare

August 29th, 2011
2:23 pm

At least Boise is whole lot bigger than Athens. 500K vs 50K in population?

RedandBlackDAWG

August 29th, 2011
2:24 pm

TampaGawg,

I think some folks for other teams come on to a blog concerning UGA because ofa few things. In the case of tech. fans, it is really just jealousy. It really bothers them to know they will not beat UGA the great majority of the time.
The second reason is because some of these people for other teams, really think they can somehow affect the outcome of the game, by trash talking. They change names to hide their idenity because they are embarrassed by what they type. It could also be the fact that, they are really scared UGA will beat their team. Possibly, also, is the fact that some of them need these blogs to make them feel important. They are lacking any real relevance or repsect from their peers, in their lives so, this is it. A pretty poor way to try and gain respect though.

GO DAWGS and GATA

TampaDawg

August 29th, 2011
2:24 pm

Amen!

RedandBlackDAWG

August 29th, 2011
2:24 pm

Make that TAMPADAWG and I even used a spell checker. Woah iz me!

Alabama | MrSEC.com

August 29th, 2011
2:27 pm

[...] 1. Dan Mullen has a lot of respect for Memphis coach Larry Porter.2. On Thursday, State will visit a Memphis squad that absolutely horrible on offense last season.3. Several new faces dot the Week One depth chart as Ole Miss readies for BYU.4. The “story behind the story” on Saturday will be which set of new assistant coaches can best get a read on what the other team is doing.5. New Florida offensive coordinator Charlie Weis is viewed as a “genius” by his players.6. Here’s a list of “five potential disasters awaiting the Gators in 2011.”7. Two Gators escaped injury in minor one-car accident yesterday.8. Here are five things for Georgia fans to worry about in Fall 2011.9. With the goal of getting things back to normal in Athens, Saturday’s game with Boise State is a season opener UGA needed.10. Boise State’s play-by-play man is a Georgia alum. [...]

SatillaDawg

August 29th, 2011
2:27 pm

First two games are MUST WINS, Dawgs!

Don’t blow it.

Go Dawgs!

Sic ‘em!

Woof, Woof, Woof!

Boise in ATL

August 29th, 2011
2:37 pm

Some decent posts – some crazy ones as well. Love football in the South!

guys – I never said it would be an easy game – just rooting for my team – and realize that we perform well in big games.

To address some criticisms about Boise State Football:
1. Weak schedule – not our fault – we have left our league behind and trying to upgrade. Thanks to the Oregon’s, VT and UGA’s of the world that play us. This game is a no win situation for established status quo teams.
2. UGA players too big, too fast, too athletic for Boise State to handle
– UGA went 6-7 last year – and I am sure this was UGA’s arguement regarding Colorado and UCF
– Boise is better athletically than you realize – hey, beating Oregon once would be an upset – but beating them twice (including a Rose Bowl year) and beating VT (in an ACC title year) let’s you know that this team can play with anyone.
3. UGA will blow Boise off the field
– see #2
– hey – could happen – I think it will be an exciting game with an improved and focussed UGA staff and team trying to distance last years poor showing.
– Also consider Coach Petersen not only knows how to prepare the team – and the game plan against the strengths and weaknesses of our opponents – but game day coaching is incredible.

Taking nothing for granted – Boise will compete in this game – and I think will win based on the fact that UGA has too many new players and new moving parts that need to jell. We are catching UGA at the best possible time.

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
2:41 pm

I don’t think people realize how stupid they are going to look on Saturday. Don’t spout off until it’s happened. If you talk all kinds of junk leading up to the game and Georgia just dominates, how does that make you look? I don’t take Boise for granted and I know they’ll compete and so will we. The better team will win. Make what you want of it.

CDAWG

August 29th, 2011
2:46 pm

Boise in Atl, ok last post was good. Boise is a very well coached team with that being said, Coach Richt has won a big game or two in his tenure at UGA so it’s not like he is not accustomed to playing big time opponents. UGA’s size and speed will wear Boise down and you happen to be the beneficiary of their bad attitude on 9/3! Oh I almost forgot the best running back that has ever played the game of College football will be in the house offering his support for his fellow Dawgs!

sc fan

August 29th, 2011
2:55 pm

I am looking forward to the tape of the game. The best part is that Darth Visor will have a great chance to see how to pick apart the dog d. Thanks for the leg up on scheduling!

BroncosOverGeorgia

August 29th, 2011
2:58 pm

Boise State: 30
Georgia: 20

Georgia still has a buffoon for a head coach. That’ll be the difference.

UGASlobberknocker

August 29th, 2011
3:05 pm

Another Bulldog announcer/journalist..there are a lot out there

Mark Schlabach
Tony Barnhart
Chip Carey
Jim Powell
Ernie Johnson Jr
just to name the ones on the top of my head.

UGASlobberknocker

August 29th, 2011
3:18 pm

This was the headline in the AJC today:

“FBI asks public’s help in finding former Tech hoops star”

I would suggest checking Grant Field. Knowing that it is almost football season, Crittendon prob went to the stadium to hide out knowing no one ever goes there.

UGASlobberknocker

August 29th, 2011
3:23 pm

Some bloggers above have mentioned Boise State and the PAC 12 in the same breath. That will never happen..;Boise State is not a state chartered research university which is the first qualification to get into any major conference. The University of Idaho is the only one in that state . Boise State is never going to get a PAC 12 invitation .

A couple of days ago someone mentioned BYU as a possible PAC 12. No way that will ever happen either. The PAC 12 nor any other conference is going to let BYU in and have their 26 year old seniors dominate the normally aged seniors.

Columbus

August 29th, 2011
3:23 pm

Yeah they BETTER be worried about our SPEED, ATHLETICISM AND STRENGTH BABY!

You have a really good defense? Against a good SEC team? No you dont.

Dont know about the lines? We are going to MANHANLDE your lines and DOMINATE the second half.

Lead the nation in sacks? Against junior colleges.

Boise will be lucky if they are still in the game in the 4th qtr.

Moore has a new receiving corp and we are going to be all over his receivers and all over him….ALL GAME. How many pics do we get? 3 or 4?

Will they even be able to THINK about stopping our running game? No.

Will their defense be on the field all game, while their offense watches and cannot do any scoring? Yes

Will their defense and linemen be toast come the 4th qtr? Yes

Is UGA much faster and stronger than them and VT? Yes

UGA 41 Boise 33

1eyedJack

August 29th, 2011
3:36 pm

BroncosOverGeorgia, what has your head “buffoon” won that ours has not?

Columbus

August 29th, 2011
3:38 pm

No….. UGA 41 Boise 27

Alphare

August 29th, 2011
3:40 pm

Bronco fans,

don’t get scared of UGA. They are paper tigers for the most part. They couldn’t beat UCF in the last game they played. Their best player Arron Murray couldn’t throw a TD in that game.

Since that game, their 2 most experienced RB’s are gone, while a couple of unexperienced freshmen are added to their roster.

Yes, they are big and fast. They are a top-10 recruiting team. But it’s been like that every year. That is nothing new.

Like Texas, not many teams can beat them on paper. The state of Texas and Georgia have 1/3 of the football talents in this country. You’d imagine Texas and UGA had won 10 NC’s between the 2. Actually they only won 1 in the last 30 years. Only 1.

Texas and UGA, the 2 worst underachivers in college football.

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
4:05 pm

King and Ealey won’t be missed. You can bet that. Richt has already stated that he’s really pleased with this season’s running backs than last season’s. He showed Ealey the door and King made poor choices. We’ll be better off. As for that UCF game, guys get over it already. Seriously, it’s getting old. When Alabama lost to Louisiana Monroe, and Utah people thought the same thing.

D BAG TROLLS!

August 29th, 2011
4:11 pm

Is this guy for real? Why in the world do you have to stoop so low to find this guy to interview? Really? Can not find anyone else? Sad!

D BAG TROLLS!

August 29th, 2011
4:14 pm

Alphare; how many handles are you going to use? GT stinks and this is what you do all day? Loser!!!!!!!

DawginLex

August 29th, 2011
4:16 pm

I would much rather watch richard Samuel and I Crowell than King and Ealey.

Alphare, you are such a dam football expert: Tell me what ealey and King did in 2010 to warrant being missed?

Hit and run
Not going to class
Fumbles
Missed blocks

Yeah, we will really miss those 2 boneheads.

Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville

August 29th, 2011
4:18 pm

Its a sad day when almost every sports writer isnt giving UGA a chance

I sure hope Marky Mark Richt and The typical Thomasville know it all native Bobo uses that for motivation

Trojan

August 29th, 2011
4:28 pm

Why is it a story when an announcer picks the team he works for? The headline implies some insight.

Ron Smith

August 29th, 2011
4:32 pm

GO Dawgs; but Boise State will win

Skip

August 29th, 2011
4:35 pm

Of coures Bosie signs his pay checks

Alphare

August 29th, 2011
4:36 pm

D Bag, you don’t want to get mad with me, because it’s my job to get people mad.

DawginLex, King and Ealey are high-caliber recruits. It’s not they don’t have talent, but not properly utilized. Just a half-hearted Tech fan’s opinion.

Sven Ottke

August 29th, 2011
4:37 pm

Midget Murray is going to get his lunch eaten by Boise St.

Boise in ATL

August 29th, 2011
4:47 pm

Columbus – revisit your post – you are claiming athletic and coaching superiority – yet you are predicting Boise to score 33 points. Love it!

Hey – this could turn into a shootout game. I have NO idea what will happen except that Boise should be extremely sharp as we are returning 14 senior starters that included an incredible accurate QB that can pick a defense apart in terms of play calling, short and long passes.

For Boise to win – we have to be the smarter team, make less mistakes – and function a as a unit better than UGA. This is how we we give ourselves a chance to win. And – as mentioned earlier – we have a team full of Verron Haynes type of players. Excellent Athletes with high potential – yet overlooked by the traditional big boys. These type of players have a chip on their shoulder and will play every last minute – never quit. We do a great job of getting these players to Boise – and coaching up their potential.

Again – UGA has so many new players and issues they are resolving – I think it will take a few games to jell. UGA starting off 0-2 is very much a potential reality.

Boise in ATL

August 29th, 2011
4:49 pm

Columbus – saw you downgrade us to 27 points. Nice D there fella!

Go Dawgs!

August 29th, 2011
4:50 pm

@ Boise in ATL “. Behler is correct – our defense is incredible – very fast – very athletic – and does have some size.”

LOL!!
Very fast compared to what?!

Look, compared to a go kart, a 4cyl Honda is blazin fast, but up against a Corvette that same Honda gets smoked.

Listen, we all heard this same thing a few years back when it was Zabransky and Co. This was going to be the big statement game for Boise and a kickoff to Zabransky yada, yada, yada.

Here’s a more realistic look at what will likely happen as stated in a post game article on ESPN from the 2005 game…

…Meanwhile, Jared Zabransky and the high-scoring Broncos were totally overwhelmed by Georgia’s revamped defense, which didn’t seem to have any trouble replacing David Pollack, Thomas Davis and Odell Thurman, three defensive stars who moved on to the NFL, or coordinator Brian VanGorder, who also landed a job in the pros.

For Boise State, ranked in the preseason for the first time, the opener was a jarring lesson in big-time football.

“We got spanked,” coach Dan Hawkins said. “Georgia is a very good football team. That had a lot to do with it.”

I get it, it’s not 2005 and since then Boise beat “Choke-la-homa” and a VT team that came out flat because they read too much of their own press and still nearly won the game.

Boise is not going to sneak up on the Dawgs, they aren’t going to overlook them like we did UCF and like OK and VT did. It’s a little different when they see you coming.

Leonard’s Loser…Boise, by a bunch!!
Go Dawgs!!!

Augusta YellowJacket

August 29th, 2011
4:52 pm

Hope Boise beat ga. like the Gators do each year

DawginLex

August 29th, 2011
4:53 pm

not properly utilized

what part of not breaking the law and actually going to class makes them underutilized?

Ealey scored 7 TD’s last year-5 against Kentucky. I don’t think that is any great performance that we are going to sit back and say “wow I sure wish we had Ealey back”

I’d rather watch a kid like Samuel who actually goes to class, is smart, works in UGA Compliance Office in the offseason. He and Thomas Brown have been mentoring Crowell. Remains to be seen if IC gets it.

I can get excited watching guys who actually try and do things right.

The only thing that Ealey and King underutilized were there own opportunities.

DawgDad

August 29th, 2011
4:59 pm

Does anybody really have a clue what kind of team Georgia will field? I don’t think anybody really knows how well they will play, even the coaches. Based on what I saw last year and what I think the Dawgs have done to improve themselves, I’d say Boise 38 Dawgs 13.

Until the Dawgs prove they are showing up to mind the business at hand and play hard-nosed football I’m not believing anything except they are overstocked with overrated and self-absorbed players. The team has been sorely lacking for character and leadership in the locker room and on the field the past 2-3 years. What do they need? Tough-nosed line play on both sides of the ball, play-making linebackers, DBs that can cover, and skill players who can report eligible for the games. Other than that they appear to be in good shape.

DogDoug

August 29th, 2011
4:59 pm

a GOOD CALL. Boise will jump out to a 21-0 lead, and hang on until the end, then as usual, we’ll fall apart in the 4th quarter, what’s new?

Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville

August 29th, 2011
5:02 pm

Augusta YellowJacket

Get back to earning that sanitation engineering degree and finish cleaning Rays creek at Augusta National.

Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 29th, 2011
5:02 pm

I am waiting on the big UGA fan (sarcasm …) Mark May to pick UGA. That is the pick I can’t wait to here…. I dare say he takes Boise by 50 he is definetly not a UGA guy.

AltamahaDawg

August 29th, 2011
5:07 pm

that 4:52 post really tells a story, doesn’t it?

JDawg1785

August 29th, 2011
5:08 pm

Cute story. THIS UGA alumnus wants the Dawgs to win.

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
5:10 pm

What I don’t get is why people keep calling Murray a midget. Last time I checked he’s taller than Kellen Moore.

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
5:12 pm

King NOR Ealey ever rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season and neither one scored more than 9 TDs in a season. What are we missing here? Seriously?

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
5:14 pm

Truth is we haven’t had a good, loyal back since Thomas Brown. Moreno was not loyal because he left after only 2 seasons. He was wanting a contract instead of a ring.

TeeJayy

August 29th, 2011
5:30 pm

I still can’t get over that the game is in Atlanta. It’s pretty much a home game.

Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville

August 29th, 2011
5:34 pm

I cant blame Moreno for leaving

Richt didnt believe he was good enough so he redshirted him and not being able to do nothing with the talent they had with Stafford Greene and Mo mass. He just realized this staff wasnt good enough

Jimbo

August 29th, 2011
5:39 pm

Living in the past. 1980, 2005 all in the past, look Boise is a very well coached team regardless of where they play. Uga is a very young team that just might jell at some point but they also have a question mark on the level of their coaching.

matt

August 29th, 2011
5:59 pm

haha please the broncos are gunna stomp all over you pathetic so called dawgs. You guys lost to UCF in your bowl game last year with aj green! haha no chance! my prediction BSU 40 UGA 10

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
6:07 pm

Different team matt, different team

Dawgs1

August 29th, 2011
6:18 pm

Sounds like a classy guy as i would certainly expect from a fellow alum. Can’t blame him for his sentiments….UGA still his next team, unlike some other previous UGA student now residing in Gainesville, FL.

Good luck to you Bob, but not to Boise State until after Saturday night.

Go Dawgs!!

UGAKEV

August 29th, 2011
6:19 pm

Post like Matt’s above show how stupid some people are when it comes to talking about college football.

UGAKEV

August 29th, 2011
6:20 pm

It would be great for the Dawgs to get to the National Championship and let Larry Munson announce one last game for the Dawgs.

Snoop Dawg

August 29th, 2011
6:29 pm

Sounds like this Boise boy is drinking the koolaid–Boise State koolaid.

I’m hoping all that raw talent that UGA has can overcome our inferior coaching to beat Boise State at the Georgia Dome. It’s virtually a home game for us.

If we lose to Boise State in those Roller Derby uniforms, I dare any of these Richt apologists to start cranking out more excuses.

It should be lights out for da Preacha man if UGA losese to Boise State in the Georgia Dome.

Good also to know about this guy Behler or whatever his name is. This little feature needs to be archived in case he ever applies for an opening as announcer at UGA in the future!

PowerDawg

August 29th, 2011
6:31 pm

Well Mr. Behler…

Those nation leading defensive numbers you so eloquently speak of…you know, those VERY OVER-INFLATED total defense, rushing defense, and sack totals?…came from Va Tech and ELEVEN cub scout packs that call themselves D-1 football programs! Eleven of the prettiest, softest creme-filled ho-hos you have even seen. And I’m including that flash-in-the-pan TCU.

They have beaten Oregon (before they became BCS contenders) and and a couple of other second-tier teams…and they got extremely lucky against Oklahoma…once.

This Saturday night they are gonna step on the field against a real football team. And come Monday, their over confident players and their ultra-smug fans are still going to be unable to wrap their collective minds around the comeuppance they are certainly in for.

jttaylort

August 29th, 2011
6:32 pm

matt and boise lost to Nevada…what’s your point? That was last year this is 2011

jttaylort

August 29th, 2011
6:36 pm

Remember when everyone said the same thing about Hawaii before UGA spanked Hawaii…or the same with Boise State in 2005…Georgia is a BCS buster-buster! GO DAWGS!!!

LakeDawg

August 29th, 2011
6:39 pm

Boise will be clicking on all cylanders. They’re experienced and know that their season rides on this game. AND they have experience in playing an all or nothing game to start the season. Having said that, however, UGA doesn’t have to be clicking on all cylanders to win. They just have to play with passion the whole 60 minutes. VT almost won last year with a horrendous 1st half. Then their size and athleticism took over. Odds are UGA won’t have that kind of half and have even better athletes than VT.

GSUpporter

August 29th, 2011
6:42 pm

@ Snoop Dawg…Love your music but put the pipe down my man. The DOME is Georgia State’s home and we’re just letting you borrow it. Good luck and hope you stomp some Boise boys down.
GO PANTHERS

LogicalUS

August 29th, 2011
6:45 pm

“King NOR Ealey ever rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season and neither one scored more than 9 TDs in a season. What are we missing here? Seriously?”

Well for one thing they were good enough that UGA’s current starter was moved to scout team LB?

Now seriously what does that tell YOU.

Either….
1) UGA running game is seriously downgraded this season

or the

2) UGA offensive staff are such complete idiots they wasted this superman on the scout team defense in exchange for the two “cancers”.

Of course these two cancers are just a few months from being compared by all the UGA homers here to the Trent and Lattimore kids as equal in talent and production. That was until they left so now they can safely be blamed for all the many issues with the UGA football team.

So I think that everyone can guess the reality.

RedandBlackDAWG

August 29th, 2011
6:59 pm

Augusta Yellow Jacket,

You might add, and like UGA beats Tech. every year.

DougsMugs

August 29th, 2011
7:01 pm

I hope Orson Charles sees this and takes it out on Boise… On OBNUG,

they have a thread called The Georgia Bulldogs anagram roster and are calling

Orson Charles a Colon Sharers

How bad is that?

gadawgs

August 29th, 2011
7:02 pm

Who the he** is Bob Behler and why do we give a rats a** what he believes or says?

jttaylort

August 29th, 2011
7:06 pm

Augusta Yellow Jacket, how are the bumble bees this year? Oh wait they suck…okay go away now…this isn’t a techie blog.

Three Year Slide is Over

August 29th, 2011
7:23 pm

UGA has been in a slide for three years! It’s over come Saturday. And, with a Sophomore QB, young D, and frosh RB, SEC get ready b/c UGA is about to go on 3 year run.

GATA

SEC1

August 29th, 2011
7:26 pm

This article simply states the obvious.

Would you expect Muschamp to pull for the Dawgs when we play Florida?

OK, move on…

Bronco Nation Rebuttal

August 29th, 2011
7:30 pm

Bronco Nation
August 29th, 2011
8:20 am

UGA #57 National University Academic Ranking US News & World Report
Isn’t Boise State a community college and they recruit 2nd and 3rd players from East LA to play for it?

Bronco Nation – You’re an Idiot!!!

Bronco Nation Rebuttal

August 29th, 2011
7:32 pm

That’s 2nd and 3rd year players from community colleges in East LA. I’m sure those folks can write and they’ve learned how to dodge bullets.

this is for how2fish

August 29th, 2011
7:39 pm

http://www.arkive.org/osprey/pandion-haliaetus/video-00.html

Good luck Sat nite

Athens Dawg

August 29th, 2011
7:40 pm

We do have a young team but so what? Young players can get it done too. Just wait till Saturday. Just wait.

drdawg

August 29th, 2011
7:49 pm

How many SEC teams have these Clowns beaten? On a road game? Dawgs 34, Boysy 17.

Not even close.

akitadawg

August 29th, 2011
7:56 pm

A few tidbits for everyone.
1. The first game and last (bowl) game are always the most unpredictable. No one and I mean no one knows which Boise team or which UGA team will show up.

2. Defense tends to dominate in these type games. Offenses have not gelled, defenses just read and react.
Last years BSU/VT was the exception.

3. As Vegas underdogs, UGA historically comes to play. Betting against the Dawgs, when they aren’t
supposed to win is perilous. Conversely, the Dawgs don’t do well as favorites.

4. Coach Mark Richt’s butt is on the line. The players as a whole, love and respect him. They will work their
gonads off to win for the Big Dawg,

5. The UGA defense has 2 veteran NFL coaches on it, Grantham and Olivadotti. They know how to prepare.
Yes, Petersen’s is a great coach, but he may have his hands full with the Dawgs. BSU does not run a Florida
type spread offense, which the Dawgs have trouble with. The 3-4 will enable UGA to adjust to BSU’s endless
tailback and TE motions. Although a little different, Arkansas’ offense is the most similar to BSUs.

6. If Murray and company can control a little clock and not turn the ball over UGA will win. BSU’s weakness on
defense is their secondary. If we can pound the ball and force their safeties to creep up, our WRs/ TEs will
run wild.

7. We have a huge advantage in special teams. Richt needs to utilize our largest strength. Use Butler to pin
them deep and have Walsh ready to bail us out if the O bogs down. Go after their new kickers and use our
speed al a Boykin and have some break-backing returns.

8. UGA over BSU 24-14.

whereyouwerebarking

August 29th, 2011
8:12 pm

To the idiot UGA fans that like to make quotes like ” I wouldn’t necessarily describe as incredible surrendering 30 points to a team who could only hang 16 on James Madison.” – What DO YOU have to show against Central FL last January?? Only 6 points – just 2 field goals – and averaged 2.5 yards a carry? While Murray went 50% and less than 200 yards and zero (0) TDs and 2 (two) Interceptions??
WOW – don’t make fun of other teams – UGA.

SeenItAll

August 29th, 2011
8:17 pm

No way Boise State will lose to a middling SEC team coming off a losing season capping 3 years of decline. UGA won’t score an offensive TD until its third game. What on earth has UGA done to make anyone think it can beat a top ten team with a Heisman candidate senior QB? Boise State’s athletes are just as big, bad, and fast as Georgia’s. Plus they have the advantage of knowing that no football pundit in the country wants to see them lose. Boise State whipping any SEC program will generate enough sport show controversy to keep commentators busy with inane speculation until bowl season. UGA will lose with dignity, 23-12.

George Johnson

August 29th, 2011
8:19 pm

No doubt Boise State would have a much different record over the last few years if they played in the SEC. However, they would have still been a top 25 team. They are ranked 5th in the nation and ahead of Georgia so they are probably the better team. However, it should be close and I predict the team that makes the least mistakes will win.

Dawg89

August 29th, 2011
8:48 pm

I hope the playes have watched this game. Seeing all that passing makes me nervous. Our pass defense was bad last year. Come to think of it, our defense was really bad.

Vandals Reek

August 29th, 2011
8:57 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.

chickenman

August 29th, 2011
8:59 pm

TIME TO BEAT THE SMURFS… this aint the ACC or WAC. SEC SPEED is too much… Hawaii found that out in 08

Just Brent Olmstead

August 29th, 2011
8:59 pm

BSU 38 UGA 10

JAWJeRDAWG

August 29th, 2011
9:11 pm

Just read a good report from Seth Emerson on today’s practice; no new injuries, and those players that have been are well on the mend and are expected to play on Saturday! .. Go Dawgs!

wins-by-a-link

August 29th, 2011
9:30 pm

Boise State will find out very soon after kick-off why The SEC has won the last few National Championships, They will also discover that speed does kill, Also they will notice that the turf in the dome is green because they will get a close look at it.

Vandals Reek

August 29th, 2011
9:41 pm

Yeah wins-by-a-link the SEC has one the last few National Championships, but not by Georgia. Seriously though, alot of smack talk coming from the fans of a team who lost to Colorado and UCF. We love all the smack talk, it just proves to us that Georgia and their fans are nervous about Boise State and this game, as they should be. But in all seriousness, let’s just hope for a good game and that none of these kids get hurt. GO BIG BLUE!!!!

Steve

August 29th, 2011
9:41 pm

Don’t think this will be a beat down by either team. I think that the Dawgs have more to prove in this game after last year’s debacle of a season, so I am giving them the edge. The Dawgs have to control the clock and the D has to rush Moore. I am not concerned with Murray as I think that he will be poised and accurate. I am calling Dawgs 24 Boise 17. GO DAWGS!

GIVE ME A BREAK

August 29th, 2011
10:56 pm

Boise will win because of better coaching.

RedandBlackDAWG

August 29th, 2011
11:09 pm

andels Reek,

If you don’t like smack talk from UGA fans, here is a suggestion for you. Don’t come onto a blog fropm AJC (Atlanta paper, that is in Georgia in case your geography is suspect). I am sure you have a newspaper in a city of a half a million people, where your garbage would be appreciated. If you can’t hang with the big DAWG, don’t come into his house and try to trade bones.

GO DAWGS and GATA

rabid_dawg

August 30th, 2011
2:49 am

Ga is simply the bigger and more physical team. All the conditioning talk in the off season was not just a bunch of hot air. Ga is 327 lbs avg on there oline. Ga’s experience issues are bit over blown.
Boise St is walking into a hornets nest much like Hawaii did a few years ago. Crowell will be unleashed while Moore is repeatedly introduced face first the Ga dome turf. Enjoy it Smurfs.

Ga will make this a very physical game and Boise st will fold.

Bring up Va tech if you’d like….they were more of a finess style than Ga.

Bring up past bowls….last I checked its always a lose lose scenario when you play a smaller school. Thus….you dont see the a game.

Ga wins 31-17

bake

August 30th, 2011
3:53 am

Georgia in a blowout!!

STOMP GEORGIA...STOMP GEORGIA

August 30th, 2011
9:58 am

I hope and pray the Broncos STOMP and TRAMPLE and HURT the Georgia Bulldogs. I hope they beat them so bad they demoralize the whole team for the rest of the year and begin the long and sad goodbyes to the joke of a coach at Georgia, Mark Richt…….GO Broncos – Stomp & Trample the DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

King Gator

August 30th, 2011
10:11 am

they’re no UCF, oops bad example – Go Gators! Go SEC! Go Georgia, don’t wet the bed…

how2fish

August 30th, 2011
10:39 am

To whoever sent me that link thanks that was way cool!

Dawg Tired

August 30th, 2011
10:50 am

So money is thicker than blood – at least to some people.

Dawg Tired

August 30th, 2011
10:54 am

I sure wish Florida had their own blogs. One would not think UGA vs. BSU is really something a Florida fan would give a hoot about. Of course, it does confirm we are important when it comes to college football. I don’t even know, or care, who Florida is playing this week or next week or whenever they start.

The red clay hound

August 30th, 2011
11:35 am

The key for Ga will be 2 things….

1) win the turnover battle.

2) Ga’s LBs must play fast and physical with no YAC.

I feel confident with Ga’s ability to maintain at least a slight advantage in the trenches.
I like Ga’s secondary….there is some good experience there.

But…..last years defense looked miserable at times and what I always saw was our LBs going at half speed and not tackeling well. If Richt wants to keep his job….that p-poor play on defense must change. It really looked like a lack of defensive effort on last years team.

My gut feeling is Ga will be very good this year and they will defeat Boise st 27-17.

jarvis

August 30th, 2011
11:48 am

Why would anyone add Boise State to their conference? So they could eat up a spot that a decent TV market could occupy?

Rick S

August 30th, 2011
11:53 am

If UGA loses, Mark Richt should be fired on the spot. Won’t happen, but it SHOULD.

Losing this game at the Dome would be an embarrassment to the entire SEC.

Here’s my prediction: Win by two or more TDs, and UGA will start the season 2-0. Win by less than that, SC game is very iffy. Lose and UGA will most definitely start the season 0-2 and is looking at about 6-6 this year.

PowerDawg

August 30th, 2011
1:35 pm

Wow, Vandals! That was impressive!

All those facts aren’t going to mean much when your team loses Saturday night.

Yes, it’s true we have suffered through some terribly low moments the last three years.

Yes, it’s true your team has been very successful.

Ain’t gonna mean squat come Saat-i-dee.

We have recovered from our downturn, unlike our pitiful government-induced anemic national economy.

Saturday, the Univerity of Georgia will not just be playing for their fans. Nor will they be playing for some BCS ranking, and they won’t be on some misguided quest for R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

Saturday, OUR DAWGS will also be playing for their coach, for themselves, and for the SEC.

We will be victorious because we are DAWGNATION!

“Beware of The Dawg”

On a side note…I did find it humorous that you and the rest of your fan base actually believe that your quality of athletes is equal to that on teams in the PAC-10, ACC, or…and this is the funniest part…the SEC.

The kids on your team are there by and large because they were not recruited by the BCS schools.

Why is that?

Did they ALL decide to commit to BSU because of hometown pride?

Or was it because they might actually get to play a little on a team like yours. I mean, I can almost understand that. That, as opposed to never playing at all unless it’s a blowout on either side.

I think KM is a very good quarterback and fits well in Petersens’ system. But do you think a 5′10″ guy with limited mobility and only moderate arm strength, (accuracy notwitstanding) would be a starter on any of the top SEC teams?

The answer is most definitely NO.

Good luck Saturday. Your going to need it.

Fire Mark Richt

August 30th, 2011
2:35 pm

I’m confident that we can beat Boise, even with Richt still on the job. But I’m baffled by those who act like it’s a done deal and that Georgia’s “talent” advantage will win the day. Any of you watch Boise beat Oklahoma, Virginia Tech, and Oregon? All three have as much talent as Georgia, if not more.

Boise has enough talent to get the job done, and superior coaching on top of that. We better show up ready to play from the opening whistle or it’ll be a long game.

boise boy

August 30th, 2011
7:49 pm

To the question that was asked, “If Boise played in the SEC would they go 6-7″. I think Boise State would smash every team in the SEC and do it with authority. The reason is because Boise State is a good football team who operates on a shoestring budget. What is it? 3 million or so a year. The average SEC team has a budget of 6 to 8 times that! If Boise State had that kind of money and national showing I am certain they would get the so called 5 star talent and better equipment than they have now. Until the SEC teams run a football budget of only 3 mil a year and still win games, they need to stop hating all the small schools.

RedandBlackDAWG

August 31st, 2011
11:18 am

Boise Boy,

I think you might be a little confused here. You came onto a blog from a Georgia paper and started bad mouthing UGA and now the SEC and boasting about Boise. Do you expect UGA fans put down their own school and praise yours just because you come onto a blog? I don’t care what size Boise is. They are the opponent and I and every fan of another SEC school wants to beat an outsider. Size of school has nothing to do with it. Comments like” Boise State would smash every team in the SEC and do it with authority”, insure you will get negative comments shot your way. Certainly, you are mature enough to understand that.

GO DAWGS and GATA

LLUGA

August 31st, 2011
8:13 pm

I’m with boise boy…if Boise St. had the money of most SEC schools they could probably just play in the NFL…and cure cancer….and shoot lightning out of their fingers…Boise St. is the greatest football team to ever play the game…why even play this season…give Boise St the BSC trophy now…heck, give the the World Series trophy too…

sicdawg

August 31st, 2011
10:57 pm

Get ready to be a si ck dawg. CMR can’t win against a good coach
Another losing season Boise State 38 Dawgs 6

sicdawg

August 31st, 2011
11:07 pm

You can go to Vegas with this
Dawgs lose to SC by 21
Miss by10
Miss St by 17
Tenn by 21
Fla by 28
Auburn by 10
Ky by 7
Tech by 21
Record will be 2-10
Bye CMR Should have been fired 2 years ago

Joe

September 2nd, 2011
10:32 am

Bob, you are a traitor and an all around son of a bitch

Hawg Fan

September 2nd, 2011
12:48 pm

Greetings from Razorback country. As much as I may dislike Georgia (as I hate everyone in the SEC. That’s how you know you’re in a good conference!), I’d appreciate it if you guys would thrash Boise State so I can quit hearing about them all the time. I’ll never say this again, but Go Dawgs! Give ‘em a proper SEC welcome.

Hawg Fan

September 2nd, 2011
12:50 pm

“Boise Boy” has GOT to be kidding, by the way.

cari

September 4th, 2011
1:49 am

weak SEC welcome!!! Go Broncos!!

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