Remorseful Bacarri Rambo believes he could’ve made difference vs. Boise St.
Georgia free safety Bacarri Rambo returned from a suspension this week and expects to return to the starting lineup on Saturday. (Photo by Guy Prokay/DawgTime.com)
Free safety Bacarri Rambo expressed remorse for what he called “a big mistake” and said he believes he could made a difference against Boise State last Saturday.
Rambo, the Bulldogs’ leading returning tackler, was reinstated this week after a one-game suspension for an unspecified team rules violations and is expected to start against South Carolina on Saturday.
“It messed up our team goals having to sit out that one game,” said Rambo, speaking to reporters for the first time since last spring. “I’m not going to say we could have won if I would’ve played. But I want to help the team as much as I can and the results of the game probably would’ve been different. That was a big mistake and I learned from it.”
Rambo would not say what infraction led to his suspension or exactly when it occurred. “I’d rather y’all ask Coach Richt,” he said.
Rambo traveled with the Bulldogs to Atlanta and was allowed to dress out for the game. That, in itself, was like a punishment.
“It was very tough” said Rambo, who started all 13 games a year ago. “I’m not used to sitting on the sideline, especially knowing I’m supposed to be starting. It’s very tough to see my guys out there playing and knowing I should be out there helping them, helping them communicate and fly to the ball, helping make plays, helping my team. It was very tough.
A powerful lesson was learned, he said.
“I broke a team rule,” Rambo said. “It was selfish mistake. I will not allow it to happen any more. I learned from that mistake. It was a big mistake. It didn’t affect just me, it affected the team because I couldn’t play and I’m not going to allow it to happen again.”
Dallas Lee to start at guard
Dallas Lee will get the first start of his career at left guard this Saturday. Richt indicated that might have been the case even if Kenarious Gates had not been injured.
“We thought he did real well,” Richt said of the sophomore from Buford, who took over when Gates left the game with a sprained ankle in the second quarter. “He might have played better than any of the guards as we graded it out. So whether Kenarious was healthy or not, he wouid have had a very good chance . . . of starting this week.”
Gates was held out of practice on Tuesday but is expected to be available Saturday.
O-line problems ‘correctable’
Georgia gave up six sacks to the Broncos and averaged fewer than 1.9 yards per carry on rushing attempts by the tailbacks. But Richt insists the Bulldogs’ poor line play can be rectified before facing South Carolina’s formidable defensive front.
“Everything is correctable,” Richt said. “The thing that was the most disappointing to me was the pass protection, especially third down. . . . Six sacks are way too many and the majority of the issues were on third down. We’ve already spent a lot of time making corrections in pass protection.”
Samuel to linebacker was considered
Richt said he briefly considered moving tailback Richard Samuel back to linebacker in the wake of the injury to Alec Ogletree. Samuel was Ogletree’s backup at “Mo” linebacker before backfield attrition forced the Bulldogs to switch Samuel back to offense, where he played his first two seasons.
“I thought about it kind of just laying on the pillow at night,” Richt said. “But by the time Richard got back and trained up and really ready to play, ‘Tree’ would probably be back and be healthy and ready to go. We’ve had 29 preseason practices plus last week, so we have over 30 practices with these other kids.”
Ogletree is out at least four weeks with a broken foot. Michael Gilliard, Amarlo Herrera and Jeremy Sulek are competing to start alongside Christian Robinson. Linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti said the Bulldogs are also exploring other options.
“There’s a million different things we could do,” he said, declining to elaborate.
Jarvis Jones to inside ‘backer not considered
The Bulldogs gave little to no thought of moving Jarvis Jones from outside linebacker to inside linebacker. Jones was playing inside linebacker before the Bulldogs moved Ogletree to the position from strong safety. But Jones has been flourishing at “Sam” linebacker. He had 11 tackles, including 2½ for losses, in the opener.
“Jarvis is just doing so well where he is,” Richt said. “He’s locked in and playing fast and playing very physical. . . . He played great. He played like a guy who hadn’t played for a year and half and couldn’t wait to hit somebody again. He played with a lot of energy and got after it.”
Sticking with no-huddle
Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo said the Bulldogs plan to stick with the no-huddle offense they unveiled in the Georgia Dome. He said the decision to switch in the offseason was an attempt to run more offensive plays. But the Bulldogs ran just 60 plays last Saturday to Boise State’s 71.
“We wanted to get more plays, which we didn’t do on Satuday,” Bobo said. “But we’re committed to doing it. More plays equals more opportunities, more chances to score. Last year we just didn’t think we had as many opportunities as some other teams.”
The no-huddle was not to blame for the offensive struggles, the Bulldogs contend.
“No matter how you operate offensively, the bottom like is you’ve got to execute,” Richt said. “And you execute well whether you no-huddle or you don’t no huddle. We didn’t have much trouble as far as the operation of it. The problem was once the ball was snapped. That’s when we had problems.”
Etc. . . .
Nose guard Kwame Geathers did not practice for the second straight day due to a neck injury. Richt expects him to play Saturday, however. . . . Freshman Malcolm Mitchell had “another great practice,” Bobo said. Look for him to play extensively against South Carolina. . . . A limited number of tickets remain on sale for Georgia’s home game against Coast Carolina (Sept. 17). They’re $45 each. Call 1-877-542-1231. . . . Georgia is holding a pep rally – they’re calling it a “Red Rally” – Friday night at Sanford Stadium. The Georgia Redcoat Band and cheerleaders will be in attendance and the Bulldogs will “show off” their new 2,000-square-foot-plus video board. . . . Here’s a link to video of some of Tuesday’s practice and some interviews from DawgTime.com.
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Mobile Dawg
September 7th, 2011
9:47 am
JB, less than 65K would be my prediction. As far as Rambo goes, his appearance would have made about as much of a difference in the outcome as my taxes would to settle the national debt. A good player, yes, a messiah, I don’t think so.
DawginLex
September 7th, 2011
9:48 am
West Virginia to the SEC East
A&M to the west
JB
September 7th, 2011
9:49 am
And if there is anybody who knows about Discouraging, It’s a Carolina Fan. 100 years of Football and NOTHING to show for it……
Nothing Could Be Finer
September 7th, 2011
9:49 am
A good player, yes, a messiah, I don’t think so.
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Crowell is the messiah, right?
Afan
September 7th, 2011
9:50 am
how many times did we run up the middle last saturday?
how many times did Crowell get to run the ball other than up the middle.
geez the guy can run and the make him run up the middle.
samuel looked like he just didnt belong out there. he looked badddd
Contractor
September 7th, 2011
9:51 am
Hindsight is 20/20, and you should have thought about that when you were out screwing up. Always so upset about their actions once they get caught, and suspended. Last time I checked, his pass coverage wasn’t the best in the world, so not sure exactly where he would have helped. Kellen Moore was a Heisman finalist for a reason, and the only difference we could have made was getting some pressure on him from our defensive line, not coverage from our secondary.
Rambo, as a Georgia fan I am sick and tired of the “What If” scenarios and “I woulda done this or that”. Get out there and play some freaking ball. Let your pads do the talking, not your mouth. If you believe you could have changed the game, then go out and change it in a positive way this Saturday, cause this will undoubtedly be the one to make or break Coach Richt’s career at Georgia in my eyes.
Delbert D.
September 7th, 2011
9:52 am
So make an offer to Baylor to join along with the Aggies.
Delbert D.
September 7th, 2011
9:53 am
Oklahoma, Okie ST., Texas and Texas Tech will join the PAC-12, which will be renamed the Best Western Conference.
Mobile Dawg
September 7th, 2011
9:55 am
Let’s see NCBF, according to the pre season experts here the messiah’s were so plentiful there’s not enough memory in “my” hard drive to remember them all. I said it yesterday, “if’s and but’s were candy and nuts it would be a Merry Christmas”. So many people holding out hope, only leads to disappointment. My pre season expectations were “hopeful” that CMR and company had gotten it. My pre season fears were met on the very first offensive play from the line of scrimmage, anyone remember what it was? It wasn’t the toss sweep we had all hoped for.
nwfloridadawg
September 7th, 2011
9:55 am
just show up and play hard , seniors need to take this team on their backs…
UGA Insider
September 7th, 2011
9:55 am
I have had a couple of boosters tell me that there is a secret search committee looking for a new staff. It makes sense that CMR would retire at season’s end as I am hearing now.
There was a meeting between McGarity and Peterson on Friday and he basically won the job after the game performance Saturday. I fully expect Chris Peterson to be the new head coach at UGA sometime in the next 4-5 months. That’s pretty much a guarantee folks.
Joey
September 7th, 2011
9:56 am
Few RBs are effective when the opposing DL is grabbing them in the backfield. Our “experienced” OL can neither run block nor pass protect.
Not for lack of talent either, as a couple will be playing on Sunday next season.
skeeter
September 7th, 2011
9:57 am
from the comments made by both players and coaches I am hearing a team and coaching staff that don’t have a clue. They are lost and don’t know what to do. I hate to say it but this is CMR’s last season.
JB
September 7th, 2011
9:59 am
Contractor……….Just look at this week. We lose to Carolina this week this coach goes totally toxic to 90% of the fan/alumni base. We all get he is a great guy. We have heard that till we are blue in the face. The total performance last Saturday AFTER WE HAD BEEN TOLD A LOT OF THE PROBLEMS had been fixed is what Dawg fans are upset about. Horrible line play and game plan and play calling and throwing the defense under the bus putting them back out there every three minutes. Nothing was fixed. THAT’S WHAT EVERYONE IS MAD about. Losing a hard fought game by three points would not be a deal breaker. That Coaching performance was.
Delbert D.
September 7th, 2011
10:00 am
The cutting edge drama: Richt is Caesar, McGarity is Brutus.
gdawginkalamazoo
September 7th, 2011
10:01 am
The coach and players are probably, hopefully, just as frustrated as we are. The frustration over last season and the start to this year has left a lot of us just plain baffled. We have the talent. Our coach has won plenty of games at UGA, he ran a damn fine offense at FSU. We should be better than 90% of the teams that we play. At least on any given Saturday.
I don’t hold much hope for winning this weekend. If Spurrier were told at the beginning of the year that he could win only one game
this year, this is the game he would choose to win. His passion for hating UGA is greater than our desire to win. He a damn good coach and will have SC ready again.
Delbert D.
September 7th, 2011
10:01 am
Just execute.
Joey
September 7th, 2011
10:01 am
It seems a little farfetched, UGA insider, that McGarity would go behind Richt’s back already.
Having said that, I would love to see Peterson at UGA. His team was tough as nails.
Not to mention his offense was the only one in the stadium to show cutting-edge-football.
DawginLex
September 7th, 2011
10:02 am
Insider
What happens if Richt turns this around?
(I know I know)
Delbert D.
September 7th, 2011
10:02 am
That is all satire, by the way.
JB
September 7th, 2011
10:04 am
UGA INSIDER……………………….That’s almost laughable. That is good ole boy talk if I ever heard it. No WAY Peterson would talk to our AD in Atlanta before or after that game. It’s not professional. Yes, looks like unless he just about runs the table after going 0-2…and they could, we will have a new staff next year.
Delbert D.
September 7th, 2011
10:06 am
Peterson’s predecessor at Boise State, Dan Hawkins is available. He had only one big win in 5 years at Colorado, though. That was last year.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
September 7th, 2011
10:08 am
Since when did UGA channel there inner Auburn and have secret meetings? I mean come’on that is so not true.
JB
September 7th, 2011
10:09 am
Games left that concern me. ( no, not all of them). Carolina, of course. Miss st, Fla,Tenn,AU,Tech.also, don’t overlook Kentucky.
Joey
September 7th, 2011
10:10 am
Delbert, what Peterson and Hawkins have done in the last 5 years makes one believe Hawkins success at Boise
Restore UGA
September 7th, 2011
10:11 am
I hate these coaching and executive contracts and buyouts. I think it has ended the old and honorable “I let everyone down so here is my resignation”. The “I will fall on my sword for honor”.
Now, these coaches (and executives) have no honor. They hold on long after they should leave because they have buyouts to hold out for. Some actually do even more horrible for their school or company to try to get the buyout.
It is a practice that should be done away with. Just fire them like they do us little folk.
Delbert D.
September 7th, 2011
10:12 am
JB – That’s 6 or 7 potentially exciting games. Nothing wrong with that.
Rev. Richt
September 7th, 2011
10:12 am
Let’s all just go to the dang pool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joey
September 7th, 2011
10:15 am
Delbert, what Peterson and Hawkins have done in the last 5 years makes one believe Hawkins success at Boise . . . was largely because of Peterson.
That Colorado game last season was when I lost faith in Richt/Bobo. That team was terrible – gave up 50+ to Cal a couple weeks before our game.
Bobo is Not the Problem
September 7th, 2011
10:15 am
Joey – the Colorado game in 2007 is where I lost faith in Richt. That team was even WORSE. And we barely beat them 14-13 in Athens.
Palmetto State Dawg
September 7th, 2011
10:16 am
UGA Insider, you’re so full of crap. You’re just some random dude on here acting like you have this “inside” knowledge. Probably some Tech fan watching Star Trek reruns in his dorm room. Please spare us with your “inside” diatribes.
JB
September 7th, 2011
10:16 am
One bright spot. Having Richt back this year and Grantham took about 3.5 mil off the books for buyout.
Be interesting to see how Adams Ego plays out if Richt goes. Big personality and contract would not sit well with Adams. It ain’t about winning championships. If it was, Richt would of been gone last year.
Delbert D.
September 7th, 2011
10:17 am
Hawkins’ demise at CU came when the Buffs blew a 28 point 4th quarter lead and lost to Kansas.
Palmetto State Dawg
September 7th, 2011
10:18 am
For the record, the Colorado game that you’re referring to was 2006 not 2007. Did you regain your faith in Richt the following year after the CO game when we won the Sugar Bowl and finished #2 in the nation. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that yes you did.
Afan
September 7th, 2011
10:18 am
Georgia will only win 5 games this year. IF that many. This is based on what i saw Saturday.
This team is bad.
JB
September 7th, 2011
10:18 am
I’m saying Richt never coaches again………His choice.
DawginLex
September 7th, 2011
10:18 am
Colorado game was 2006 at home
Remember, Joe cox saved the day?
ST SIMON
September 7th, 2011
10:19 am
UGA SUCKS!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
kybodawg
September 7th, 2011
10:20 am
hey historian, the wac is not a conference its bosies scout team
what of it?
September 7th, 2011
10:20 am
Good to know that Richt doesn’t believe the false starts, delays of game, and poor clock management weren’t part of the problem last Saturday. Not that he’s ever been able to manage time-outs
Mobile Dawg
September 7th, 2011
10:20 am
You know JB and others, some of the kool aid krowd is right, we should really let it go, we’re just venting our frustration but at what point does it become self consuming. It’s Wednesday, I have personally let this blog take up valuable time that should honestly be spent somewhere else. Mark Richt hasn’t earned, nor deserves the valuable time I have spent here. Further, I wonder if he really cares what we think. Logic defies the leadership, decisions, game plans, and the results we continue to see on the field.
Sometimes in life “extreme” sacrifices have to be made. I’ve threatened to give up Georgia Football until this albatross is fixed, my wife keeps reminding me of it, every time she sees me frustrated her response is “last year you said you wouldn’t be married to this again”. This is the fourth year she’s said this. Maybe it’s finally time. Golf, is much cheaper and there’s damn sure no one else to blame for my frustration there. Good day Dawgs, let’s get to work, I got some lessons to take.
Rambo is the Savior
September 7th, 2011
10:20 am
Have no fear, because Rambo’s here!!!! Last time I saw Rambo he was getting trucked by Lattimore in Columbia. History typically repeats itself.
Mad Dog One
September 7th, 2011
10:21 am
@Historian Just a few words to one dumbass that can’t count. 100 years ago it was 1911. I don’t think that the northern war of aggression lasted for 51 years. I was once asked asked when would I quit fighting the war my answer is when we win the damn thing. The South may lose sometime but we don’t quit. That goes for real DOG fans as well.GO DOGS
Joey
September 7th, 2011
10:22 am
Agreed, JB – on the “bright spot” as well as Richt retiring. Bet he has every penny he earned in Athens. Housing, autos, etc all provided by UGA.
JB
September 7th, 2011
10:23 am
Friend of mine ( this story is true, not UGA INSIDER BS) sat in a box Saturday with some heavy hitters. no one is happy. Said one guy said watching this Richt/Bobo team was like watching your neighbors house burn down while waiting for the fire department. You just feel helpless and you know it’s gonna be bad.
schmeckdawg
September 7th, 2011
10:23 am
People, I totally agree with Rambo that he would have made a difference.
If he would have played, the score would have been 49-21 and there would have at least another 15 missed tackles!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
September 7th, 2011
10:25 am
Jb,
That would mean at least the last four coaches upon leaving UGA never coached again. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Chicken Man
September 7th, 2011
10:25 am
Carolina is coming to Athens with a HUGE offensive line, and #21 is gonna pound the puppies into submission. On the other side of the ball, Travian Robertson, Ingram, Taylor and Clowney are gonn throw little Murray around like a rag doll. Swearinger is also back this week, and he is at the Spur position. He’s a ball hawk, and a fierce hitter. He’sll get a pick 6 on Murray and a sack. You heard it here first! USC ROLLS!!!!
Nothing Could Be Finer
September 7th, 2011
10:29 am
He’sll get a pick 6 on Murray and a sack.
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At the same time!
WHOOOO!
Delbert D.
September 7th, 2011
10:31 am
South Carolina’s OL has 3 starters returning, plus a guard who started 1 game last season. They have 2 backups with significant experience (JR and SR lettermen).