No war of words between Bacarri Rambo, Da’Rick Rogers this time around
Da'Rick Rogers cruises into the end zone for a touchdown against Buffalo, one of six he has scored this season. (AP photo)
Remember when Da’Rick Rogers’ was a Georgia commitment? The wide receiver from Calhoun was actually committed to the Bulldogs for seven months, in fact. But, as we all know now, Rogers reneged on his commitment in January of 2010 and signed instead with Tennessee. And the Vols are especially happy about that these days.
Those of us who saw him play in high school aren’t surprised to see that Rogers is now the Vols’ leading receiver. I was covering college recruiting for the AJC at the time and I rated Rogers as the No. 1 prospect in the state that year, so I’ve always thought highly of his football abilities. He remains the best high school receiver I’ve ever personally watched.
Rambo
Thanks in part to the loss of fellow receiver Justin Hunter to a season-ending knee injury in the Florida game, Rogers (6-foot-3, 215 pounds) is now quarterback Tyler Bray’s primary receiver. He is currently second in the SEC in receptions (27), receiving yards (442) and receptions per game (6.8). In the Vols’ last game against Buffalo, Rogers had 180 yards receiving, which was his third 100-plus game of 2011.
Back to Rogers’ flip-flop. If you’ll recall, it caused a brief war of words via social media between Rogers and Georgia safety Bacarri Rambo. It started a few days after national signing day in February of 2010 when Rambo posted a message to Rogers on his Facebook status.
- “Bacarri Rambo thinks it’s messed up how all of UGA high school commitments back out on us but I’m telling you now when I catch you on the field I’m going to knock fire from you,” Rambo wrote
- Rogers responded via Twitter: “Who is Bacarri Rambo?”
- Then from Rambo on Twitter: “Tell Darick ‘Pretty Boy’ Rogers he doesn’t have to know me but I bet he will feel me!! Lol”
- Then from Rogers: “Don’t worry about me ha … that’s your choice … last time i checked a big hit =’s you getting knocked out.”
- Rambo: “I compete against the best receiver in the nation everyday at practice. Why should I worry about that guy?”
Rambo was reminded of that exchange with Rogers after Georgia’s practice Tuesday night.
“We haven’t said anything to each other [this year],” Rambo said. “I got over it. That’s in the past and I haven’t said anything else to him about that.”
Rogers concurred. Asked if he’d sent any private or public messages to Rambo, Rogers said, “No, none at all,” he said
You could say Rambo got the better end of the deal in last year’s game between Georgia and Tennessee between the hedges. The Bulldogs won 41-14, Rogers had just one catch for minus-3 yards and Rambo had an interception.
Rambo resisted the urge to gloat and spoke very respectfully about Rogers this time around.
“That’s in the past, too,” Rambo said of last year’s game. “Hopefully I can get some more interceptions this week. We’ve just got to do a great job of holding that guy. He has matured and gotten more experience and been more productive this season and he has a good quarterback throwing the ball to him. So we have to be heads up and slow those two down and try to keep him from catching balls and making big plays. So we’ve got a tough test this week.”
I talked to Rogers (along with Bray) on a teleconference call later this morning. CLICK HERE to read my Q&A with Rogers.
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TampaDawg
October 5th, 2011
12:47 pm
I think he is a UF fan Joey
TampaDawg
October 5th, 2011
12:47 pm
Just not a classy one
Top Row Dog
October 5th, 2011
12:50 pm
Go you hairy Dogs!
MY 2 cents
October 5th, 2011
12:51 pm
Dogs smell,
I would love to see Boise State fly into Nutsville. But I know you wouldnt!! Get over yourself. As for SC, you will see them soon.
Rednecks turn orange in the fall
October 5th, 2011
12:51 pm
Every week WhatIfSports.com simulates thousands of college football games. This week the Georgia Bulldogs win 70.8% of the time by an average score of 30.4-21.7.
TampaDawg
October 5th, 2011
12:52 pm
Dogs Smell
October 5th, 2011
12:41 pm
Poole will rush for 100 or more !
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You mean the guy who couldn’t even average 5 per carry against Montana and Cincinnati is going to run for 100+ on a team that held Miss St. to a lower rushing total than Auburn and the insane defense of LSU? Still laughing.
MY 2 cents
October 5th, 2011
12:54 pm
Joey,
This will be GEORGIAs coming out party. Bet on it.” Its a reckoning”.
WDE
October 5th, 2011
12:58 pm
Frankly this is a matchup I’m looking forward to. Rambo can I hope get a chance to show Rogers who he is and what he is capable of.
DawginLex
October 5th, 2011
1:02 pm
This is the game where Grantham and Bobo better be on the same page.
UT has no running game
We can control the clock by running the ball
Keep the ball away from Bray(hey, that rhymes)
End every possession with a kick(EP,FG,Punt)
This will show me if we have really improved.
Dogs Smell
October 5th, 2011
1:03 pm
Joey ,
No I’m a Vol, and had you ever been to a college on a weekday you would have seen that. Yes Poole will have 100 + against the “Homers”.
Da Rick
October 5th, 2011
1:05 pm
Come Saturday night I’m going to give GA a firm spanking; so don’t go crying to your mama. I’m your Daddy.
just a fan
October 5th, 2011
1:07 pm
@Dogs Smell
vs florduh Poole only had 18 yds on 9 carries what leads you to believe he will do better vs us
TampaDawg
October 5th, 2011
1:07 pm
No, Poole will NOT have 100 yards. Poole is the next Caleb King at best. The guy got 18 yards against UF, might get 30 against UGA if he really tries hard.
TampaDawg
October 5th, 2011
1:09 pm
Da Rick
October 5th, 2011
1:05 pm
Come Saturday night I’m going to give GA a firm spanking; so don’t go crying to your mama. I’m your Daddy.
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Yep, you’re daddy alright .. just like last year. Oh, wait, sorry about bringing that beat down up again.
Dogs Smell
October 5th, 2011
1:09 pm
You “Homers” really know how to put your ignorance on display. Georgia is NO florida and Poole last week rushed for 118 and he may exceed that on Saturday.
Da Rick
October 5th, 2011
1:11 pm
Poole is the next Caleb King; is that suppose to be funny or is that just ignorance?
Rambo
October 5th, 2011
1:12 pm
The whoopin I’m gonna give Da Rick is gonna be shameful daddy.
63vet
October 5th, 2011
1:12 pm
D’wayne, you are one humorous dude.
TampaDawg
October 5th, 2011
1:14 pm
AGAINST BUFFALO .. and you want to call someone a homer? It was 101 yards, not 118, it was his first game averaging over 5 per carry and he was 1 wittle TD all year and that was in game 1 against that powerhouse Cincinnati. Homers? Find a mirror!
Da Rick
October 5th, 2011
1:15 pm
Is that all you have for me last year? Trust me, you wil receive great pleasure when I spank GA, don’t deny your feelings.
MY 2 cents
October 5th, 2011
1:15 pm
Georgia is no Buffalo. Tell your sister(wife) I said so. Hey that rhymes too.
TampaDawg
October 5th, 2011
1:17 pm
Da Rick
October 5th, 2011
1:11 pm
Poole is the next Caleb King; is that suppose to be funny or is that just ignorance?
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Got anything to prove otherwise? He ain’t exactly tearing it up this year. Had a few good games last year (Oregon comes to mind) but otherwise, show me something!
Da Rick
October 5th, 2011
1:18 pm
Whoop me hard Rambo; on the field I’m the law.
TampaDawg
October 5th, 2011
1:19 pm
Da Rick, nice job against Buffalo .. lol. Where did you go in the Florida game though? Did you quit, get called back to class, get sick, or what?
Ap
October 5th, 2011
1:22 pm
Comes down to a late kick. Just hope it’s our guy splitting the uprights. Dawgs 19 Vols 17
RedandBlack
October 5th, 2011
1:23 pm
Good comment about why Nash Nance’s name was not mentioned in the article. The 2fer deal of Nash/Rogers was the only reason why tennessee got Rogers anyway. Good thing for Georgia as it worked out that way because Hutson Mason is a much better Quarterback candidate than Nash will ever be. Go Dogs!!
AJ Green
October 5th, 2011
1:28 pm
Da Rick will never make it in the pros!
TampaDawg
October 5th, 2011
1:28 pm
That’s kind of harsh AJ, but let’s see if he will ever make it in college first.
Da Rick
October 5th, 2011
1:34 pm
I’m not a stats guy; but since you asked I had 5 catches for 62 yards. Don’t hate on me, all I can do is catch them when they throw it my way. Whatever point you are trying to make is futile. Cmon, you can hit me harder than that. By the way, I going to spank you because I still your Daddy. It’s called a Father’s love.
Nomobama
October 5th, 2011
1:34 pm
Bray & Rogers > Murray & pick a WR = Vols win
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 5th, 2011
1:35 pm
The Vols show how stupid the Tennessee program is when their band has yet to figure out how to play anything except Rocky Top
TampaDawg
October 5th, 2011
1:35 pm
Soooo, your kid kicked your ass last year? That’s funny. Da Slick, you haven’t done a freaking thing against a Div I team so go curl up in the corner and don’t come out until Bacarri tells you to.
Da Rick
October 5th, 2011
1:37 pm
Why all the hate AJ Green? Bet I can still outscore you on the wonderlick test.
TampaDawg
October 5th, 2011
1:38 pm
Nomobama
October 5th, 2011
1:34 pm
Bray & Rogers > Murray & pick a WR = Vols win
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Yeah, that makes sense.
Let’s try this instead:
Georgia’s D + IC > UT D and Tauren “4.3 per carry” Poole
UGA 31, UT 10
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 5th, 2011
1:38 pm
Anyone know if the Tennessee band can play the National Athem or are they still playing that over the loud speakers while they act like they are playing it
MsBooey
October 5th, 2011
1:38 pm
got em
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 5th, 2011
1:38 pm
anthem
BMDPD
October 5th, 2011
1:39 pm
Doesn’t matter much….Aaron Murray will choke and break our hearts once again. I REPEAT.
1. He has yet to win a big game.
2. He has yet to beat a team with a winning record.
3. He has yet to lead a game winning 4th Quarter Drive.
4. This year he is not looking at his 2nd and 3rd Receivers. The defense will know where he is passing as soon as he drops back.
Murray will literally hand deliver the game to the Vols.
Mark
October 5th, 2011
1:39 pm
Mike Nance prostituted Darick, a kid without a father figure, to get Nash a scholarship. Nash is now 4th string at Tennessee.
AJ Green
October 5th, 2011
1:40 pm
I have enough NFL money to pay someone to care about what you get on the wonderlic (not wonderlick you window licker) test
bubba4dawgs
October 5th, 2011
1:42 pm
Just don’t come to Knoxville and lay an egg…..or a basketful for that matter! Keep pounding their defense, wear them to a nub. Tell Tyler Bray to go buy a ticket and watch the game! If you give him a lot of time to set up, he’ll beat you to death with the pass and……that is of course his strongest weapon. Linebackers, you can’t play the line too shallow or Tauren Poole will run right thru you. They’re working on their run game. The Vols are about as hungry as the Dawgs are. Most of their plays are the long ball. Bacarri and Sanders will just have to stay with it! GO DAWGS!!!
MY 2 cents
October 5th, 2011
1:42 pm
All these Vols fans make me wanna go out and buy some chickens and hogs. And feed them from my front porch while watching my grandmother make butter. Head for the hills.
Da Rick
October 5th, 2011
1:42 pm
TampaDawg, I sense the anger in your post; do you need counseling? You should never speak to your Daddy like that, it’s disrespectful. Now go tell Bacarri I will see him on the playground.
just a fan
October 5th, 2011
1:43 pm
@BMPD
Now is his chance last year was a mess of a season. I know he helped lose the USCeast game for us but WE will win Sat and AM will be a big part of it as well as the D
Alabama | MrSEC.com
October 5th, 2011
1:43 pm
[...] day last weekend when he faces Tennessee and Tyler Bray on Saturday.3. There’s no war of words between UGA’s Bacarri Rambo and UT’s Da’Rick Rogers this week.4. Kentucky quarterback Morgan Newton says his confidence is unshaken.5. SEC sack [...]
WDE
October 5th, 2011
1:44 pm
@Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville yes as a matter of fact the UT band does know the national anthem..Dixie……..
WDE
October 5th, 2011
1:46 pm
@BMDPD = bitter troll needing a life….sad .
Da Rick
October 5th, 2011
1:46 pm
AJ Green, I still love you man, you’re the bomb. These dawg fans are very uptight, what gives?
Anti-Vol
October 5th, 2011
1:46 pm
Dawg in Lex: “I sat behind the UT band last year and they only played Rocky Top 3 times the whole game
PRICELESS”
“Rocky Top” The only fight song in college football that fans clog to. They really sound like hayseeds when they sing it. Don’t know why they can’t realize that the entire country is laughing at them when they play it over and over and over again. And Vowels, here’s a tip, you can wear too much orange and have too much UT stuff on your 20-year-old pickup.
BMDPD
October 5th, 2011
1:48 pm
@just a fan
I wish I had your confidence. But Murray has not proven to me that he is a winner.