Q&A: Georgia coach Mark Richt just happy to be back in win column
THEY SAID IT
Georgia Head Coach Mark Richt:
“It was good to get a W. A lot of good things happened today because a lot of good things have been happening along, but today we got it in the win column. I think we have a very good team. Today, they did about as well as we can ask them to do.”
“I was proud of the way we came out in the second half. We were able to sub freely and give a lot of guys an opportunity to play. Everybody covets scrimmage downs. That was a good opportunity for them. I think the young guys played well.”
“We have faith in our guys on offense to run the high tempo. There are a lot of benefits from going high tempo, and we’ll continue to do that and master that. We’ll keep getting better as the season goes along.”
“The (backups) were so thankful to get in the game and show what they can do. Games like this are nice for all the men.”
“The goal today (for the defense) was to not let them get started. We did not want their quarterback to get it going. We wanted to dominate the line of scrimmage and not give them much space. If we did that, we thought we could frustrate them and have this kind of day.”
“What was good (in the season opener) was playing in the Dome in a big-time environment away from home. It was a meaningful game with people in the stands and national television. So because of that, we have a better idea of how to handle things on the road. Historically, we’ve done well on the road in the SEC, and we hope we can keep doing that.”
Georgia players . . .
- QB Aaron Murray:
“Today was a great game and really got some guys fired up. I think we’re ready to get back into SEC play and get going again. We have a lot of guys playing great football right now, and we think we can play with anyone.”
“All down the line, people were making plays — whether it be first team guys, second team guys or third team guys. Guys went out and competed hard.”
“We try to have a different pace and mix it up. The goal is to go as fast as possible, but I thought the tempo today was good and we’re just going to try to get better.”
- WR Tavarres King:
“We’re really excited. We’re just going to try to keep getting better and keep making big plays. We feel like we’re a good team and can play with anyone.”
“We have a really talented group of receivers — I’ve said it since day one. We have five or six guys that can get out there and make plays. ”
- CB/KR Brandon Boykin:
“We wanted to compete hard the entire game on offense and defense. We wanted to stop them as many times as we could, and score as many times as we could, and that’s what we did.”
- FS Bacarri Rambo:
“The defense did a great job. We went out there, got off the field, and gave the offense chance to score. . . . I think it’s important that we got our confidence back. There were a lot of people doubting us, and we all came together and came out and played a good, physical game. I was proud of the effort.”
- Coastal Carolina Head Coach David Bennett:
“Georgia is the team we thought they were. After watching the film and studying, we had the ultimate respect for them. We had a lot of mistakes against a really good team. They are a mighty good team and we think the world of Coach Richt and wish the team the best of luck. We learned a lot about our team this week, but we will turn our focus to our opponent for next week and hopefully correct some of the mistakes that we made.”
“It is important for each of our players to experience this type of game. It is the type of the game that we can put some players in and see what they can do and how they respond. I think overall our team handled the atmosphere very well. They didn’t let it get to them and I think they will really learn for this and be ready for the rest of the season.”
“Our running game got better this week but we have work to do though. You have to be balanced to be successful and we have some work to do. I’m trying to teach this team to turn a negative into a positive. It could have been 90-0 but it wasn’t. Our kids kept playing and didn’t let that happen.”
“Games like this help the university and we want the football program to help the university as much as possible. It gives us some exposure that we normally don’t get. I do wish we could have played better though.”
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Calhoundawg
September 18th, 2011
1:54 pm
For as “bad” as Georgia has looked this year, Tennessee and Florida looked like two high school teams. Tennessee couldn’t even snap the ball all the way to the quarterback the entire game. Tennessee has no, and I mean NO running game. Florida’s secondary looked like a pee wee league team. No discipline whatsoever. Muschamp is a raving lunatic. Tennessee and Florida will lose to every Western Division team they play — including Auburn. It’s great to be a Georgia Bulldog!!
God Bless Coach Richt. God Bless Georgia. Go Dawgs !!!
Brooksdawg
September 18th, 2011
2:17 pm
I have been an AM fan…thought it was just crazy when people would say “he is not the best QB on the team”. After watching Mason’s calm, quick, release yesterday–and what a “pretty ball” delivered in stride to the receiver’s..I must agree that he deserves more of a chance. AM threw balls LATE and way off TARGET yesterday…and has HAPPY FEET in the pocket. It is like he looks to run first and then make the difficult throw. Just my 2 cents….GATA Saturday DAWGS!
Brooksdawg
September 18th, 2011
2:23 pm
Ray Drew is the answer coming off the edge… matter of fact, with our linebacker corp in shambles that should be his new nick-name..THE ANSWER
CarolinaDawg
September 18th, 2011
2:36 pm
Stumbled across a great song – “White Shoes & Silver Britches”, an ode to Athens & UGA gamedays by Mac Leaphart from Charleston, SC.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2LaG97Pj5M
Mac’s a Georgia fan and I’ve seen him play several times in Charleston and Greenville, SC – puts on a really good show. He’s playing in Oxford, MS this weekend at a bar on the Square called The Levee Friday night and then at a place just outside of town called Foxfire Ranch on Sunday. Who’s making the trip to Oxford?
Stinger
September 18th, 2011
2:40 pm
I told you that Vandy would beat you this year. They are receiving more votes for the top 25 than you guys. Of course GT is now ranked, but you guys are not. So much for those 4 and 5 star recruits.
SatillaDawg
September 18th, 2011
4:12 pm
Go Dawgs!
Let me make this Chanticleer….it’s great to see a 1 in the win column.
Now, let’s build on this confidence-booster and win out, Dawgs!
Glory, Glory to Old Georgia!
1 more time....
September 18th, 2011
5:43 pm
Ill say it. If Hutson Mason were ever to start a game and stay healthy, AM would lose his starting job!!!!
roughrider
September 18th, 2011
5:49 pm
Surely no one is excited about winning this game against a cupcake team.
Fake Bama Fan
September 18th, 2011
6:12 pm
We rolled up over 600 yards rushing against Kansas, a big 12 team.
Pville Dawg
September 18th, 2011
6:12 pm
My God! About 90% of the comments on this blog are from people claiming to be Georgia fans, but are the worst buzzkills ever. I mean come on people, I’m frustrated the way the program has looked the past 3 years, but I’m not going to act all doom and gloom about the rest of the season. I swear, if you’re going to go ahead and mark every single game we have left as a loss, then GTFO!
It doesn’t matter what your opinion is of Richt, Bobo, Grantham, or whoever. Just get behind these kids, or don’t cheer for them at all. I just can’t stand people who sit back in the arm chairs with nostalgia bonners from the 80’s glory days and mumble “Oh gosh, there’s no way we can beat Florida this year.” or “Man, Vanderbilt is way better than us” when we haven’t even played the freakin’ game yet!!
Yes, we beat up a high school team, but a game like this is a big confidence booster for the players no matter how you slice it. Win or Lose I’m going to be wearing my Georgia clothes every Saturday and flying my big GEORGIA sticker on the back of my truck every day. So all of you haters can just roll over and die for all I care
Fake Gator Fan
September 18th, 2011
6:14 pm
Yea, we won by 42 points yesterdey. Just yous guys wait till the end of November when we play yas.
Kam Fong as Chen Ho
September 18th, 2011
7:02 pm
Good job against a team that doesn’t even have a STADIUM! The Chanticleers? You stinking fleabags ought to be ashamed. But, you must have class to be ashamed.
pragmatic
September 18th, 2011
9:02 pm
I’d rather e lucky than good and I think our schedule is very lucky this year. Compared to other east teams we play the weakest teams out of the west (which is where the real SEC power is). and with this schedule we can easily win the East and with a few good breaks in the conference championship win the SEC. In reality Tech may be the best team left on the schedule.
Dawg85
September 18th, 2011
10:32 pm
the definition of a “fan” is an ardent devotee. So some of you folks need to stop calling yourselves fans and accept the fact that you are nothing but a critic. The problem with you is that when things get a little rough and we aren’t on top then it’s all “they and them” when you talk about the Dawgs. But get on a winning streak and get cudos from Game Day on ESPN and it suddenly becomes “we and us” when you talk about the Dawgs. “Tradition and Loyalty” are 2 words on an alumni sticker that I have on my vehicle, so we alumni should be loyal to our institution and team and be supporters – whatever the situation is. I am proud of my school and my Dawgs. The 2 loses we have this season have come from 2 worthy opponents and who cares what division Coastal Carolina is, look at some of the teams that these others played coming into this weekend with a 2-0 record. One of the best things we can do for our team is to support them and stop degrading them and being buzz killers when we do get a “W”. But the “urine alumni” you know those that have been to campus and used our restrooms to gain a sence of belonging, they jump on the winning band wagon and have a hard time accepting bad times. Well, if you can’t maintain your devotion and support find a team that is winning and pull for them and quit degrading the players and coaches. Some of you guys have no idea what it takes to coach a team and prepare the players week in and week out, so just stay in your armchair and/or coaching the midget girls soccer team. Then there are those that have no idea what it requires being a student athlete at this level. So if you can’t be an athlete you can always be an athleltic supporter.
Bulldogs and coaching staff we are behind you – keep up the hard work and GATA! Go DAWGS!
so many idiots, so little time
September 18th, 2011
10:49 pm
Hey bugsquacher-
1. Keep posting the same stats/crap each day. It’ll get old to you eventually too.
2. Learn the correct way to spell your name jackhole! Are you squaCHing bugs or squaSHing bugs?
3. You’re seriously a moron.
Dogs Run the Table!
September 19th, 2011
10:12 am
Tennessee and florida looked average–Ga can beat them easy. SC barely beat lowly navy so they will lose 2-3 games. Ga will win the SEC east—take it to the bank! Ga v. LSU for the SEC title!!!
bugsquacher
September 19th, 2011
11:15 am
NOT DRINKING THE KOOL AID YET…..
Good win Dawgs! But what does it really mean? Does it mean we are a contender in the SEC? Probably not. Does it mean we can contend with second tier divison one teams? Probably. Is this where the Dawg Nation wants to be? Probably not. Should we expect more out of the Georgia football program? Yes. Why? 1- one of the top football facilities in the country, 2- great booster and fan contributions and support, 3- great recruiting classes …. just to name a few. The facts speak for themselves, we are trending down, we are not feared in the SEC, we are known as a team which cant finish. LOOK AT THE FACTS…… they cant be disputed….
1-GEORGIA is a combined 0-5 against Top 25 teams in 2010 and 2011
2- GEORGIA has lost 10 of its last 12 against ranked teams. (2-10 record)
3- GEORGIA is now 15-14 in his last 29 games
4-GEORGIA is 6-10 in the past 16 SEC games.
5- GEORGIA is 3-5 in their last 8 games going back to last season
6- GEORGIA has won 1 of it last 4. (and it wasnt a powerhouse we beat today)
LETS SEE WHAT NEXT WEEK BRINGS WITH MISSISSIPPI
Ogeechee Dawg
September 19th, 2011
1:01 pm
You know – I am getting tired of reading about our record post Stafford and Moreno – 8-5, 6-7 – look what we have not done the last 2 years against top 10 or SEC opposition.
Well folks – every program goes through cycles – Les Miles was on the “HOT SEAT” beggining of last year – and after narrowly escaping with a win against the Tar Heels – that did not let up until after their victory over Alabama.
Bear Bryant had a couple of down years – 69 & 70 – and Bama fans were ready to get rid of him.
Richt is our coach – the team did not start well – but showed great improvement from game 1 to game 2. Richt has changed up the staff, changed S&C, let some players off the bus, and had a good recruiting year.
Let’s back and support this program watch for the improvement. This program needs support – not a bunch of negativity when something goes wrong.
The AD and President both want UGA to be nationally relevent – they will make changes if they feel they need to be made. So Let’s support this program!!!
Dawgs fans for Anthony Weiner
September 19th, 2011
1:56 pm
Preach it Ogeechee Dawg. Dawg fans have become energy and intellect vampires.
JR
September 19th, 2011
3:10 pm
UGA Alumnus…You could not be more wrong. I think that an assessment of the entire football program will take place at the end of the year as the AD has eluded to. But Saturday’s game was the first game since 1996 that did not sell out. I do not know how many tickets were unsold or if that is public information. But the athletics department at Georgia depends on donations and gate receipts to pay for everything, including the player’s scholarships. When people do not donate and buy tickets, that is a significant loss of revenue. And many fans believe that this is the only way that they can truly voice their displeasure with the state of the football program. It is their choice to show their support or lack of support through financial means. I can promise you one thing. If the AD feels that the status of the program is such that it is affecting revenues, he will not hesitate to make a change.
Fanofreality
September 19th, 2011
10:17 pm
LMAO..if you think South Carolina, is losing anytime soon you really are drinking from Richts Koolaid faucet..The only thing the Dawgs did this week is prove that Murray can only beat Division 2 teams, and the talent at Georgia is good enough to blow out schools that are just the same as them…