Muschamp: ‘A lot of wasted ink on the fact I played at Georgia’
Florida coach Will Muschamp has remained every bit as demonstrative on the sidelines as a head coach as he was as a defensive coordinator. (AP photo)
Florida coach Will Muschamp, a UGA football letterman (1991-94) and graduate (’94) had his weekly press conference today. It’s one of just two interview opportunities he’ll allow all week. In case you’re interested, following is a transcription provided by the UF sports communication office. . . .
Opening Statement:
“To start with an injury report, the only player that is definitely out for this game is Jeremy Brown. He just continues not to respond to treatment. We have to continue press through with that and we’re disappointed for him. John Brantley is probable for the game; he will practice today in a limited role. We feel like John will be ready to go for the game. As we progress through the week we will know more about his status. We plan on him practicing today, and everybody else should be back. We shouldn’t have anybody miss today as far as practice is concerned.
“We had a good open week. We really worked hard on fundamentals and worked on Florida. We need to improve our football team, both lines of scrimmage, working on offense, defense and special teams. I thought that our players had a great attitude. They went out Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in full gear. I thought we had really good work, and started our prep on Georgia with players on Thursday and as a staff last Sunday. I think we have a good head start on where we need to go. We’ll be in full gear today and tomorrow, and then work in shells on Wednesday and Thursday as we prep to go to Jacksonville.
“Georgia has a good football team with three seniors on their offensive line. I said it last week; Aaron Murray is playing well for them. He has completed over 60% of his passes. He’s very mobile in what he can do directing his offense in his second year as a starter. Isaiah Crowell has played really well for them. Orson Charles is a threat at the tight end position – he’s a really good athlete, and a guy that does a nice job vertically down the field. Malcolm Mitchell has played really well for them as a freshman at the X position – he was out last week against Vanderbilt with a hamstring, but they expect him back. Their defense has played really well as the season has progressed as far as their points per game allowed, and they’re doing a nice job on the third down and mixing some different packages as far as over-and-under of what they’re doing with their front. They have a good football team, and I look forward to this.
“I know there will be a lot of wasted ink on the fact that I played at Georgia and now I’m coaching at Florida, but this is not the first time that I have coached against Georgia. I’m looking forward to the opportunity, and taking the Gators to Jacksonville.”
On QB John Brantley:
“Again, he didn’t necessarily practice, but through his rehab with the ankle, doing some drops and some different things, he did throw some there on the practice field. As far as partaking in practice, he didn’t do any. He was on the practice field; he did some throwing motion stuff and worked on a couple of drops here and there – just to see how the ankle took, and really to see how it felt the next day. We’re very pleased with his progress; he has worked extremely hard to get back for this week. Again, at this time, I would say that he is probable for the game on Saturday.”
On how Brantley was performing before the injury against Alabama:
“He was really playing well against a very good defense before he got hurt. He threw for almost 200 yards in the first half, on third down conversions I think we had two dropped passes that would have been conversions for third downs and hit some deep balls. He was really just playing very well, managing our team, getting us in-and-out of the right runs and if you really look at the first four-and-a-half ball games he was playing very well. Certainly, getting him back is going to be a huge psychological shock for our football team – I really believe that.”
On the quarterback rotation in practice:
“We’ll rep Jacoby Brissett and Jeff Driskel, both. We have to give those guys turns and reps. Again, John won’t rep the whole practice today – both of those guys will take the other reps. They both had good weeks last week. We did a lot of situational work as far as one-minute, third-down periods and just different periods. We put pressure on those guys to continue to progress. Like I have said before, we need to play better around those two guys, starting up front: wide receiver, tight end, running back, we need to play better around both Jeff and Jacoby. [Today it won’t be an even 33% each split because] John will be a little limited in what he does, but as we continue to progress throughout the week, we will make a decision about who the back-up quarterback will be and go from there.”
On the importance of the bye week:
“When you have an open week, you can approach it several different ways. We took the approach that we needed some time off, and we gave them Sunday and Monday off [last week]. We came in Tuesday, had a very physical practice Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I thought we improved fundamentally on the things that I have identified that we need to work on, and I thought we got better, we improved. I thought we had a great attitude. The guys went out and worked. We had a team lift Friday morning, then gave them Saturday and Sunday off, coming back last night. I thought we took a step forward. You either get better or worse when you get on the field. I thought we improved our football team and continued to step forward in what we need to do in being successful.”
On the having the time to teach during the bye week:
“I think that you never want to have a bye week after a loss, and we had three. It was very frustrating from that standpoint of living through that. But, again, you need to be technical about what you have done well, and what you haven’t done well. You need to correct things that need to be correct, you need to build on the positive – which there have been some positives and continue to move forward with our team. Do I think it came at a good point? Yes. Especially from the standpoint that we were a little banged up. We needed to get some guys healthy and we needed to get some guys out of the grind of the season. It’s disappointing from the standpoint that we’re coming off of three losses, it’s always tough to have to sit through the weekend and not have an opportunity to go get it out of your mouth.”
On Brantley’s status:
“As of today, on Monday, he’s probable for the game [on Saturday]. We expect his reps to increase as the week grows. We want to get him out there today – get him out there moving around, have people around him and throw the football around a little bit. I fully expect him to continue to progress throughout the week unless we hit something that we’re not predicting. I fully expect him to be fine.”
On what you saw last week from Brantley:
“He continues to improve every day. It’s the day-to-day process of being able to get back on the ankle the next day. He continues to improve.”
On improving the play around the quarterback:
“I think more than anything, pad-level up front, hand placement, coming off – everything we did was good-on-good. We didn’t do any scout work as far as that was concerned. We went fast-ball tempo and playing blocks on defense, playing blocks up front. We really worked in a lot of skel periods as far as throwing the football, getting better timing in the throwing game and identifying some things that we’re doing well. We really minimized the things that we’re doing offensively to help the young quarterbacks, especially.”
On Ronald Powell returning to start after missing last game due to injury:
“We’ll determine that through practice, but he’s good to go. He’s back off his injury. He practiced Thursday full go, so he should be fine. Whoever practices best will play, that’s how we do it each week.”
On Brantley’s presence on the field:
“I said it earlier, psychologically; having him in the huddle will be a huge asset. He’s a leader of our team and is a guy that has been very productive. Obviously, when he was not in the game, the production went down. You have to give our opponents some credit on that as well. There is no question that he certainly gives us a psychological boost for our football team, on offense and defense too because that affects how the defense plays at times. That’s where we have to grow stronger mentally as a football team from that. You can’t let one thing affect you so much to where it affects how you play. That’s what I’ve really challenged the players, don’t let the circumstances around you control how you are. You control who you are. You play the game regardless of the situation. You play with a relentless attitude regardless of the situation. Those are things that we need to continue to grow on.”
On personnel changes:
“We’ve looked at some guys at some different spots. We’ll continue to move forward with that at this point.”
On battling for the back-up quarterback spot:
“We haven’t decided at this time. Both Jacoby and Jeff practiced really well last week. We put them in a lot of situations, and we’re going to continue to do that today. We’ll give John some early reps in practice, and then get those guys in some good-on-good work versus the defense. Whoever continues to progress and play well in those situations will be the back-up quarterback.”
On Brantley’s eagerness to return:
“John, when he had his injury, was very disappointed, hurt and down. Back then, he told me that ‘I want get back for Georgia’ – it’s important to John. His dad and uncle were both Gators, they understand the importance of this game. There is no question that he has really pin-pointed trying to get back for this game.”
On Dan Wenger’s status:
“Dan should be fine. He’ll practice today. Everybody should be back on the field today practicing”
On Georgia’s offense:
“Orson Charles is a guy that can really stretch the field vertically. They do a nice job of play-actions off of that and getting vertical down the field. Tavarres King, Malcolm Mitchell: a lot of guys have contributed for them outside. Isaiah Crowell has done a nice job, and Richard Samuel has done a nice job carrying the football for them. They have some guys and some weapons that you certainly have to take advantage of. You have to control the line of scrimmage. They’re going to take their 10 or 12 shots down the field and you have to defend their shots.”
On SEC East race:
“When you come to the University of Florida, you play to go to Atlanta. That’s part of the deal here, and I understand that. Each week, I’m trying to remove all the external circumstances of why you want to play hard. You ought to want to play hard because you play for Florida; you play for your teammates. To me, that ought to be motivating enough. Certainly, winning the SEC East is great – that’s what we want to do, we want to beat Georgia, and in order to do that we have to take care of business this weekend.”
On coaching against Georgia:
“Wherever I played has no bearing on this game at all. Every game is important, they’re all important games. It’s a SEC East opponent, it’s a big rival, it’s important to the University of Florida so it’s important to me.”
On the tradition of the Georgia-Florida game:
“You get charged when you come over that bridge and you see all the RV’s, the passion and the tradition of the game. Growing up in the South, you understand the impact of that game. There is no question that when you come over that bridge, it charges you up. You get goose bumps talking about it.”
On preparing the underclassmen for the atmosphere in Jacksonville:
“We have talked to our team about it, especially to the young guys, and we’ve had the older guys talk about it a little bit as far as this game is concerned. That’s how you try to prepare your team for what they’re walking into.”
On approaching the game as a former Georgia player:
“This profession is different than a lot of professions. You do your job for the school that you’re working for. It’s my job to do a great job for the University of Florida, and that’s what I’m trying to do. Again, I talked about it earlier, I don’t mean disrespect to anybody, but I’m loyal to people, not places. I work for Jeremy Foley and Dr. Bernie Machen, and those are the people I need to do a good job for and this football team and staff. That’s how I view things. I’ve worked at Auburn, LSU and Texas – I’ve worked a lot of different places, and this isn’t the first time I’ve played against Georgia.”
On the secondary:
“You’re going to get 10-12 shots in the game where they’re going to stretch the field vertically, and you have to defend those balls. There’s no question that this game will be a little different from the ones we’ve seen in the last two weeks especially, as far as what people are trying to down the field, vertically. They have some guys that are talented outside. They do a nice job as far as six- and seven-man protections, so as far as pressure is concerned it’s a lot of what I call turn-protection. It’s hard to get there, so you have to defend the ball. You have to defend the ball down the field.”
On the offensive line improvements:
“I think we made some improvements on the offensive line during the open week, and hopefully we’ll see that on Saturday. We have to continue to progress there as far as finding different ways to run the football, maintain balance for both our offense and quarterback and maintain possession of the ball.”
On the secondary improving:
“In the secondary, I really didn’t think that we played very well against Auburn. We’ve really challenged our guys after that game. Some opportunities that we had, we had opportunities to make plays and we didn’t finish some things down the field. Against this football team that we’re playing this Saturday that is something that we’re going to need to do.”
On creating turnovers:
“We’re minus-7for the season, so we’re last in the SEC. We have to create some positive momentum for our team, whether it’s on special teams or on defense. We need to continue to eliminate turnovers offensively, and get some turnovers on defense.”
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James
October 24th, 2011
5:30 pm
Don’t worry, Florida ALWAYS beats Georgia.
Doesn’t matter who coaches.
And UGA usually gift wraps it with 3 int’s a game last 3 games.
hipdawg
October 24th, 2011
5:38 pm
just beat them…..by 1 point geeeez
Snoop Dawg
October 24th, 2011
5:38 pm
UGA players deserve to win, but Richt and Bobo will make it very difficult for them.
Richt has only beat them once, and Tebow was injured in that game.
All you need to do is look how the coaches lost last year’s game for the players…
Do not bet on UGA unless you have money you don’t need.
chem
October 24th, 2011
5:40 pm
Even if Florida wins, they still trail UGA in the east.
GaTruth
October 24th, 2011
5:40 pm
It seems to have been years since we played a really complete game – or coached on for that matter. Hawaii – Sugar Bowl? Come on Dawgs! It is time to play to your level of talent! And Bobo – call some slants!
hipdawg
October 24th, 2011
5:40 pm
Don’t abandon the run and watch for a fake punt……
Old Dawg Fan
October 24th, 2011
5:41 pm
Second!
Never been able to type that before.
Old Dawg Fan
October 24th, 2011
5:41 pm
Not second-too slow!!!
James K Polk
October 24th, 2011
5:44 pm
Not that it really matters, but Richt has beaten Florida twice. I don’t look for #3 on Saturday.
whatthedawg
October 24th, 2011
5:45 pm
James, I don’t totally disagree with you. The 3 INT’s comment is actually very apt. However, we do win one every once in a while. Maybe it’s this year. If UF takes us for granted, they may get beat.
Old Dawg Fan
October 24th, 2011
5:46 pm
Tough game either way.
UGA is not that great-undisciplined. Fla. just doesn’t have a very good team.
Should be a “good ugly game”!!
I hope we will but we don’t have very good luck in Jacksonville!!!!!
Paul Midler
October 24th, 2011
5:47 pm
Go Dawgs. 2nd…lol
GaTruth
October 24th, 2011
5:50 pm
Hey Bailbonds – how many wins this weekend for Tech?
SuperB
October 24th, 2011
5:52 pm
I NEVER would say anything negative about a Dawg. Will may be coaching the enemy, but like the rest of the nation– is a Dawg for life.
Will, I hope you win 11 games a year and lose one.
Doyle Rainey lives
October 24th, 2011
5:53 pm
UGA is a better team……….but yet I have zero confidence that the Rev. Richt can take us down there and win. He had a losing record vs. Zook after all.
The series has always
October 24th, 2011
5:54 pm
been one team making hay for a decade or so. The time has come for it to switch back to UGA dominance. We can do it if Bobo gets a clue – which is a huge issue
Jiggy Smaha
October 24th, 2011
5:55 pm
Florida will win because Georgia doesn’t belive they can. Murray choked last year and has done nothing to indicate he will perform better this year. Crowell is immature and selfish and has no heart. He will not perform on this stage. Richt and Bobo will be far too conservative to allow their team to have a chance to win. It hurts to say such things but this team has done NOTHING over the past three seasons to make anybody believe they can beat evn a mediocre Florida team….NOTHING.
Doyle Rainey lives
October 24th, 2011
5:59 pm
@super B. you sound like CMR when he was saying how sorry he was that we actually won to James Franklin. Grow a pair dude. That’s not the way Will sees it. He has said lots of negative things about UGA, including that he didn’t really want to go there but he had to b/c he was a walk on and his parents couldn’t afford out of state tuition to Fla. So I say f**k him. He’a Gator now. I hope he’s losing 12 a year and gets fired and has to ask Daddy Saban to hire him as an asst.
OneNationUnderDawg
October 24th, 2011
6:00 pm
This weekend always stresses me out. With Brantley returning, I can easily see UF pulling out another win and more painful than last year’s loss in OT. Maybe double OT this year? Nah…UGA will make it interesting and lose in triple OT, just to put the final dagger in my heart.
Jiggy Smaha
October 24th, 2011
6:01 pm
And Super B…Will is NOT a Dawg for life. Just ask him. He has spoken openly of how he took leave of his senses and spent 4 years in Athens and has spoken disrespectfully of his Alma Mater at every opportunity. He is NOT a Dawg at all. He is, however, an a$$hole.
I am
October 24th, 2011
6:02 pm
afraid Crowell does not have the stamina yet to play a full game against a real SEC defense(not that Fla has one). He seems to need to come out too often. Is he going to be like Stafford has been in the NFL, flashes of great ability, then he gets dinged up and can’t play at top level or misses some games.
dogbone
October 24th, 2011
6:03 pm
UGA with CMR and CMB are passive and vanilla……………CMR only talks on the head-set and to the refs…………….Bobo is not a top tier coach and should be coaching Div.2 or junior college…………….. Fla will find a way to out coach and out play us……….. WAKE UP GEORGIA FANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dawg in the west
October 24th, 2011
6:03 pm
Richt’s record vs Florida may be 2-8 but its 1-1 in weeks following a bye. (Florida always has a bye the week before.)
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 24th, 2011
6:06 pm
Glad to hear another FL coach takes this game seriously
We havent had a coach at UGA take this game seriously since Dooley
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 24th, 2011
6:08 pm
You would think that UGA would demand a bye week before this game like FL has done since Spurier demanded it 21 years ago
Just shows the stupidity running the show around Athens
TampaGator
October 24th, 2011
6:11 pm
Jiggy Smaha…..
I have watched every news conference Muschamp has participated in this year. And not once, not once, have I heard him say anything disrespectful about Georgia. In fact, the opposite is true. He just says that he has coached against Georgia before and his loyalties are now with Florida…..as they should be. So, therefore, maybe he isn’t the one who is the a$$hole. Maybe it is some Smaha in Jiggyland.
OldFan
October 24th, 2011
6:15 pm
It may very well come down to special team play, and in that area, UGA has been a crushing disappointment. There’s every reason to believe that FL will take advantage of our lack of preparation, our poor coaching, and our bone-headed execution on special teams to eke out just enough points to win. Too bad. This should have been the year we brought home the W. Maybe we’ve turned it around during the off-week. Hope so.
TampaGator
October 24th, 2011
6:15 pm
Florida has NOT always had a bye before playing Georgia. A few years ago they did not have one and still won the game. Byes have nothing to do with winning or losing a game. In fact, I would rather Georgia have a bye and Florida not have one before this game. Now….the next reason Georgia has been losing lately is the refs. It has absolutely nothing to do with being outplayed and outcoached, does it? Well….yes it does….and the team that outplays and outcoaches the other on Saturday……guess what…..they will most likely win the game.
Bob
October 24th, 2011
6:16 pm
Muschamp is a lot like Nuheisel(sp)…always talked a good game and was always surrounded by better coaches/players. I’m thinking he will soon be thought of by UF fans as a notch below Zook. We win by 21.
Jiggy Smaha
October 24th, 2011
6:16 pm
Tampa Gator I don’t believe that you’ve watched EVERY newsconference Will Muschamp has given…and the comments I HEARD HIM MAKE were not at a newsconference but at various Gator Club meetings…and I have watched him on the sidelines all year…..and I never said I wasn’t one….maybe I am…maybe that’s why I can spot one so so easily….I think you might be a charter member of our little club.
TampaGator
October 24th, 2011
6:18 pm
Dawg in the West…..
So…..therefore…..you are saying that Georgia has a 50/50 chance of winning or losing the game on Saturday, right? Well…..I think I would give Georgia the 60 and Florida the 40 this year. But Richt has to have this one……or all you Dawg fans will likely run him completely out of town.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 24th, 2011
6:21 pm
TampaGator
Sorry bud but FL has had a bye 18 of the last 21 years
Also we used to have a bye during the Dooley years
According to Phil Steele the team that has had the bye week has won this game
But I do agree we have been out coached and that has been because Goff, Donnan, nor Richt has considered this game as important period
TampaGator
October 24th, 2011
6:21 pm
Jiggy…..
Yes I have. Each one is recorded by a friend on staff at the Uof F and he emails them to me and my brother. Every one. And I have heard Muschamp talk about Georgia in the Tampa/St.Pete area and he had nothing but good things to say about his experiences at Georgia. And you can think anything about me you like….you live in America.
Bob
October 24th, 2011
6:22 pm
@Jiggy Smaha…if you’re the real one, you were a DGDawg. Thanks! BTW, tell Pete Dav. I said hello.
BurytheBone
October 24th, 2011
6:23 pm
I would rather loose every game than to loose this one. GATA WE DON’T NEED NO CATS….. WE NEED DAWGS
piermontdawgny
October 24th, 2011
6:23 pm
as far as I am concerned, a lot of wasted ink contemplating Muschamp as head coach of the Dawgs
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 24th, 2011
6:24 pm
TampaGator
Muschamp hasnt been disrespectful but he did guarantee a win against UGA
But I can assure you Richt wont use that as motivation nope
Gator-Aid
October 24th, 2011
6:24 pm
Enter your comments here
Gator-Aid?
October 24th, 2011
6:26 pm
Rookie head coach already playing mind games about Brantley. All the Dawgs need to do is rough him up a little hhen he’s on the sideline again. No way Dawgs lose this one!!
TampaGator
October 24th, 2011
6:30 pm
Flat Tire…..
Just in recent years, in fact….
2007 – Florida had no bye and Georgia won with Tebow injured.
2008 – Florida did not have a bye before the game and crushed Georgia.
Just the facts, my man.
TampaGator
October 24th, 2011
6:32 pm
Flat Tire….
Show me where Muschamp guaranteed a win against Georgia this year. What he did say was that it is an important game….and that all the games are important. But he realizes the special feelings this game creates in his players.
TampaGator
October 24th, 2011
6:34 pm
But I have heard all this before……and the Gators……I will guarantee you…..will show up on Saturday and be ready to play hard against your pups.
dawg4u
October 24th, 2011
6:35 pm
UGA 21 UF 18 with the Gator field goal kicker missing the field goal this year that would’ve tied. Grantham doesn’t give the “choke” sign this year though.
OkieDawg
October 24th, 2011
6:35 pm
I certainly do not have a problem with Will Muschumps loyalty to his employer. I admire loyalty in an employee, great trait. There are too many employees who are just there for the money. Muschamp is there to do what he is paid to do, win games. However, I’m a bulldog who is glad he is at Florida. I do not admire his side line antics. The screaming and cussing at the officials should be addressed by the refs and they should give him an unsportsman like conduct foul. In that respect, he is an embarrassment to his employer and they should address his behavior. This is his first year as a head coach and at Florida so who knows how good a coach he will be in the future. I do not think that Weis will add anything of value.
Black pants, black shirts, black hob-nailed boots and red helmet
October 24th, 2011
6:37 pm
Time for you whooping Gators! Hobnail boot redux!
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
October 24th, 2011
6:43 pm
TampaGator
Here it is for you
http://www.foxsportssouth.com/msn/05/20/11/Muschamp-Guarantees-Win-Over-Georgia/landing_sec.html?blockID=526166
Also a bye 18 out of 21 games is still FL putting this game as important
Jason
October 24th, 2011
6:45 pm
UGA will be a more focused team this year than in previous UGA-UF matches. UGA is on an upswing and UF is pointing downward. This will lead to a UGA victory in 2011. Go Dawgs and best of luck for the rest of the season.
Jorts
October 24th, 2011
6:47 pm
Jorts = Gayturds
Tampa Gator = Jorts
October 24th, 2011
6:48 pm
Hahahahahah!
Tampa Gator = Jackwagon
October 24th, 2011
6:49 pm
Hahahahahah
Jason
October 24th, 2011
6:49 pm
I am, Crowell will be just fine as long as his injured hand/wrist are healthy. Don’t forget, he is a freshman and this year is his boot camp. Look for him to get better with each game and 2012 to be a real break-out for him.
Who
October 24th, 2011
6:51 pm
has ga beaten this year that shows that ga is so much the superior team. They lost to the only ranked teams they played, as has fla (although without their starting QB)
Odell Collins
October 24th, 2011
6:51 pm
Beat Florida….that is all.
Gravy Train
October 24th, 2011
6:57 pm
I’m looking forward to making Muschump’s head explode. Muschump hasn’t done well against Georgia without Saban to cover for him. I think if you check the games in which Richt has faced Muschump you will see that Richt owns Muschump. I look for that trend to continue.
Also, Florida has no running game, which means Georgia can pin their ears back and focus on getting Brantley. He wont finish the game.
Please beat Flordia
October 24th, 2011
7:00 pm
@Gravy Train:
They have an extended running game that relies on screens to the HB & WR, something that we seem to have ALOT of trouble defending…. the speed of their running backs and how they try to get them into space before they get the ball concerns me.
Please beat Flordia
October 24th, 2011
7:02 pm
Is Tampa Gator done eating that humble pie yet?
I predict
October 24th, 2011
7:05 pm
fla will win because they are back to playing a team more on their level than was LSU or Alabama (Auburn was a gimme cause they were pretty beat up after LSU and Alabama)
Dawg48
October 24th, 2011
7:09 pm
Snoop how many times has richt beat fla?
realistic look at it
October 24th, 2011
7:18 pm
UGA’s avg points per game : 32.3
FLA’s avg points per game : 26.9
UGA’s avg points given up per game: 20.4
FLA’s avg points given up per game : 18.9
Granted, FLA has played the likes of Bama & LSU, but they’ve also played the likes of FIU & UAB, so the stats are reasonable to hold up for being in the middle of the season.
On paper, UGA should win. But in reality I think it comes down to three things.
#1 – Can T. King actually catch the ball on ANY of those 10 – 12 vertical shots down field? If Mitchell makes it back, just throw it to him down-field, cause at this point King can’t get it done.
#2 – Can B. Walsh remember how to kick???? Seriously, you have one job dude, get it done.
#3 – Can Bobo resist the urge to ‘Protect the win’ in the 4th? Cause inevitably all he does is risk the win when he attempts this. Keep your foot on the gas Bobo! This fan base NEEDS to see trouncing of FLA after what we have endured the last 21 years.
I Agree
October 24th, 2011
7:21 pm
On paper, Georgia appears to be a slight favorite.
Wonder why Vegas won’t release odds on this game?
bamadawg
October 24th, 2011
7:29 pm
I Agree, Brantley is why no odds yet. Will he play??
realistic look at it
October 24th, 2011
7:29 pm
Don’t know. Based on look at what each team did against their only common opponent, Tennessee, its pretty even. Maybe they are waiting to here if Brantley will start.
SEC Fan
October 24th, 2011
7:34 pm
The most important question the week: Is this a make or break game for Richt?
SEC Fan
October 24th, 2011
7:34 pm
correction: of the week
CHDawg
October 24th, 2011
7:36 pm
Won’t even guess on this one. Both teams have some key injuries that might affect the game in a big way. For instance, just because Brantley can play, doesn’t mean he is 100%. Georgia’s O line is in for a big challenge. I don’t see us getting much if Murray is running for his life, and that has been the problem all year. If we could give him time he could pick most any defense apart, but even Tom Brady throws ints when he is under intense pressure. As you all know, this is UF’s biggest game of the year, and they always play their best against UGA. It will take a great game out of the whole team. I am interested to see what the D looks like. Hopefully, we will have our starters from the summer in for the first time all year in the second half. We’ll have to see if Tree is 100%. My new strategy: don’t expect much, and just watch the game and see what happens! It has worked pretty well since SC.
CHDawg
October 24th, 2011
7:39 pm
SEC, I think it is, but you never know. The relative calm since starting 0-2 will evaporate if we lose, I suspect. Another loss to UF, and we are likely looking at Coach Smart next year, but that is one fan’s guess. I think there is a very good chance this is Richt’s last trip to Jax as a Dawg, and I am a big fan of CMR.
Iceman
October 24th, 2011
7:44 pm
FL people still think Tebow was hurt in 2007? lol
T.
October 24th, 2011
7:44 pm
47-40-2 Georgia If Georgia can’t win in Jax how come they still lead the series? Georgia needs to get their head on straight and realize there is no reason that they can’t win.Spurrier is gone Meyer is gone now WILL Turncoat is the coach.Time to re capture the mindset, WE HAD when Vince was coaching.
Wet Willie...keep on smiling
October 24th, 2011
7:45 pm
UGA will choke as usual. The UGA Bulldogs…without a doubt the best team in college football from March until August! If talk could get it done then you folks would be in a league of your own.
zingerdawg
October 24th, 2011
7:46 pm
Let Coach Dooley become Georgia’s coach for one game, the Florida game. He has their number and he can dial it.
sports
October 24th, 2011
7:46 pm
As usual, this game will weigh heavily on the outcome of who represents the east. Georgia is healthy and rested, of course so is Florida and it seems Florida has this stigma in Jacksonville. This will be a very close game…probably a field goal at the end to win it.
Cindy Hendrix
October 24th, 2011
7:48 pm
Let us all UGA fans coaches & players keep it in our minds the promise WM made after spring practice! We have not forgotten! our players & our coaches have certaintly not yes it is 1 game at a time but they will not forget his promise TG will have his D fired up & ready we have players returning & AM has more game experience then Branley. Look for a very fired up team to stomp into Jacksonville strap it on boys the war is almost here! UF bring it on everything you got because I guarantee you we are & MR take over the offense & let Bobo take care of QB’s if necessary do whatever it takes to win it & lets give WM something to really curse about & eat his words & his promise. and yes he is there to do a job but let us not forget or him that he is now coach at 1 of our most hated rivals!!I it is time for the tide to turn in this game so lets go make it happen!! AS ALWAYS GO DAWGS SIC EM WOOF WOOF & JUNKYARD D IS BACK BABY SO LOOK OUT WE ARE COMING AFTER YOU GATORS!! GATA!!!!
j
October 24th, 2011
7:48 pm
Mushchamp guaranteed that Florida will beat Georgia.
I Agree
October 24th, 2011
7:54 pm
Georgia does appear to be snake-bit in Jax, but I don’t think it has anything to do with the location. I don’t think it’s about “capturing a mindset” either. Coach Dooley did fine in Jax because he retired from coaching the same year that Steve Spurrier hired on with Florida.
FLA DAWG
October 24th, 2011
7:55 pm
God Almighty!
If we can’t beat The Gators this year we have one sorry group of coaches.
Dawg48
October 24th, 2011
7:55 pm
What’s th ever and under on muschamp having a stroke before seasons end?
Dawg48
October 24th, 2011
7:55 pm
Sorry……. The over under
Delbert D.
October 24th, 2011
8:01 pm
Did Muschamp actually say his diploma is a lot of wasted ink? That’s as bad as Friedgen burning his.
roughrider
October 24th, 2011
8:03 pm
How many times has a fake punt worked against UGA this year ?
LakeDawg
October 24th, 2011
8:03 pm
I know, I know…..its Florida. But UGA is going to win this game. I think we will see UGA’s best game so far in JAX.
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
8:11 pm
The rivalry is about to change because I don’t see this head coach for Florida beating Georgia on a consistent basis. So far he cant compete with FSU for recruits in Florida and Georgia is picking some of them away too.
Bubba
October 24th, 2011
8:12 pm
“My wedding is on the same day as the Florida-Georgia game. I was wondering: Can you guarantee Florida will win?”
Without hesitation, Muschamp said, “I certainly can.”
Recognize this Tampa GATA !!!!!
papadawg
October 24th, 2011
8:13 pm
I don’t care when you played at UGA. The fact is you are not a DAWG but a STINKING LIZARD.
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
8:15 pm
As I remember he was just an average player at best anyway. Nothing about him during his playing days sticks out in my mind today.
Bubba
October 24th, 2011
8:16 pm
“My wedding is on the same day as the Florida-Georgia game. I was wondering: Can you guarantee Florida will win?”
Without hesitation, Muschamp said, “I certainly can.”
Technically Correct
October 24th, 2011
8:17 pm
Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Gators!
T.
October 24th, 2011
8:18 pm
Without hesitation, Muschamp said, “I certainly can.”
Recognize this Tampa GATA !!!!!
Won’t be the first time that thE mouth writes a check that
the ass can’t cash.
valley boy32
October 24th, 2011
8:18 pm
Important time in UGA history we goota beat them to turn the table our wa, if we win we will win next year and that mind set of being afraid or worring win things dont go our way.
mark
October 24th, 2011
8:20 pm
i’m just glad i’m not wasting my money going down there. i have absolutely no confidence in Richt. Who have we beaten this year? or last year? when is the last time we beat a team that was our equal?
61-39-5 vs Tech- 47-40-2 vs Florida
October 24th, 2011
8:20 pm
GoooooooooooooooooooooooGeorgiaBulldogs!!!!!
sayitaintso
October 24th, 2011
8:21 pm
Why do you folks say “UGA players deserve to win” – Does that mean Florida players don’t??
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
8:22 pm
Mark is one of those Dawgs that walk around with his tail tucked between his legs.
61-39-5 vs Tech- 47-40-2 vs Florida
October 24th, 2011
8:24 pm
Why do you folks say “UGA players deserve to win” – Does that mean Florida players don’t??
It might mean were Ga Fans pure and simple.We just wanna see our team win, as does Florida.
Ray Goff
October 24th, 2011
8:31 pm
Muschamp couldn’t win at Jacksonville before and he won’t win now. Heck, he couldn’t beat Georgia when he was at Auburn. Muschamp has got blown out a couple times at the Swamp this year. Is that firewillmuschamp.com name still available? It won’t be long till that suckers up, Florida dropped Miami because they’re scared to play them and they’ll lose to FSU again even though Myer left them with as much talent as LSU and Bama, but he can’t coach them up.
Skint
October 24th, 2011
8:33 pm
I would hope that Muschamp would repay his scholly money. He wasn’t worthy of playing at UGA. Look at the film.
tom
October 24th, 2011
8:34 pm
Will Muschamp tackled me in high school. Does that make me famous?
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
8:38 pm
Ray Goff, I think there was an article not to long ago in a Tampa newspaper where the writer made a case that Ron Zook left them in better shape with players than Meyer left Muschamp. The writer said that Meyer left Muschamp with a nice track team but no football players.
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
8:38 pm
Ray Goff, I think there was an article not to long ago in a Tampa newspaper where the writer made a case that Ron Zook left them in better shape with players than Meyer left Muschamp. The writer said that Meyer left Muschamp with a nice track team but no football players.
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
8:39 pm
Dont know why that posted twice.
AltamahaDawg
October 24th, 2011
8:39 pm
Yup, we wasted some ink on Muschamp.
whatacrew
October 24th, 2011
8:40 pm
For those who doubt what Muschamp is made of and the moxie this guy has- read this article. It is about 3 years old – but a good one. Muschamp puts CMR to shame at what a player and a coach is all about. IF CMR had HALF the fire and determination that Muschamp has – he would have already won a couple of national titles.
http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/01/04/0104muschamp.html
AltamahaDawgave many national titles.
October 24th, 2011
8:45 pm
well since he has twice the fire and with the resources and recruiting of Florida we’ll expect him to have several national titles real soon.
Ray Goff
October 24th, 2011
8:46 pm
Let’s see Florida should win since they’ve outrecruited Georgia the last 4 years, yet Georgia is in the BCS rankings and Florida is not. Las Vegas has Georgia favored. Why? Coaching.
AltamahaDawg
October 24th, 2011
8:46 pm
WTH?
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
8:47 pm
Yelling and screaming and making a spectacle of yourself doesnt make a good coach.
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
8:49 pm
Whats funny is that Florida people were coming on a UGA blog going off about Grantham after the Vandy game but their head coach does the same thing in every game. The difference is that Grantham was arguing with another coach and Muschamp screams at the refs the whole game.
whatsgoingon
October 24th, 2011
8:50 pm
Mark Richt stated after Muschamp said “I’m a Florida man through and through” that he didn’t necessarily believe that, saying: ““I’m sure he’s going to tell everybody in Florida that he’s (a Gator) through and through and all that,” Richt said with a smile, “but I’m sure there’s some red and black in his veins.”
Well then CMR – does that mean you’ve got some Aqua and Orange (Miami U colors) or Orange and Maroon (what ever colors FSU has)??
After all – CMR spent a lot of years at FSU.
Birddawg
October 24th, 2011
8:53 pm
Hi I’m will muschamp and I’m a turn coat.Screw you Georgia.And also to the fans.Screw you.Maybe I made a mistake.
BigL1979
October 24th, 2011
8:53 pm
In 2007 I was on my way back from Destin, from a company deep sea fishing trip. On the highway outside of Panama, there was six foot dead alligator. I told the guy I was riding with, that it was a sign. I told him Georgia was gonna beat Floriduh. In 2007 we became the only SEC east team to beat a TIM Tebow lead team. Not two weeks ago, a customer came riding up at the job, and on the back was a twelve foot gaytor he killed below Savannah. Mind you, I don’t actually believe a word I’m saying, but until its proved wrong, I’m riding it out. Tired of going to that god forsaken town with a superior football team and suffering that LONG ride back. Dawgs 27 – Jean Shorts 17.
Ray Goff
October 24th, 2011
9:01 pm
Florida’s last 4 recruiting classes according to Rivals were 12,2,11 and 3 in the nation and yet the Gators stink. Gotta be the coaching. Myer didn’t leave them in bad shape.
dap01
October 24th, 2011
9:07 pm
Muskrat needs to worry about his own team and his own ugly offensive coordinator. Muskchamp looks like he is in need of a little anger management on the sidelines.
JB
October 24th, 2011
9:07 pm
I agree with Ray Goff. Something not right at Florida. New coach or not, to many athletes to not be playing better, but their schedule has been pretty brutal. I’m not sold on Muschamp. I think he’s a screamer and not much of a X& O coach. I think Florida will be short lived for him. Florida is not Georgia. They demand winning football and hugs and “we’re behind you coach” after 6-7 doesn’t float down there.
Niceville Dawg
October 24th, 2011
9:07 pm
BigL1979…I totally agree.Dead lizards have gotta be a sign.
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
9:12 pm
I dont see Brantley being very mobile on Saturday in trying to escape a rush. Muschamp said today if the game was today he wouldnt play. So how is he going to be that much better in 5 days?
Mobile Dawg
October 24th, 2011
9:15 pm
Flash won’t win in this league any longer. Florida’s cupboard wasn’t stocked with a lot of physical talent. Flash and Dash doesn’t match up with LSU and Bama’s “smash n mash”. Defensively we might match up with LSU and Bama which could keep us within striking distance. Unfortuately our special teams if they continue as is would torpedo us. Our offense wouldn’t last 15 minutes against their defenses. Our players patting their heads would sound like a drum roll on the field.
dap01
October 24th, 2011
9:15 pm
Muschamp argues more than Grantham ever play. He will need a Meyers padded cell soon.
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
9:18 pm
Flash and dash doesnt work well when you have LB’s that run sideline to sideline like ours. You will also have Boykin and Branden Smith at corners to start this game who are as fast as anyone.
bubba4dawgs
October 24th, 2011
9:20 pm
The table is set for you, Dawgs!! Don’t give this one away, you know, turnovers, bone headed penalties, missed tackles, stupid play calling! Go get’em!!
Ray Goff
October 24th, 2011
9:21 pm
When did Tennessee quit demanding “winning football”?
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
9:22 pm
I hope we mainly worked on special teams the last week. That is our weakness.
Mobile Dawg
October 24th, 2011
9:24 pm
I really think this is the first year in a while the players don’t go into this game fearing UF psychologically. Richt may deadpan it but the only way we lose this game IMO is if we’re outcoached. I don’t see that from Muschamp, yet. I just don’t have much faith in Richt and Bobo. I still believe we were physically superior to Boise. They were better coached, more disciplined, and determined.
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
9:27 pm
After that first game I’ve been pleased with Bobo’s play calling so far this year. He’s mixed it up a little more than he used to. Maybe last year was kind of spoon feeding the offense to Murray as the year went on. This year looks like he is opening the playbook a little more for Murray. We would have really looked good on offense the last two weeks if Murray hadnt overthrown at least 4 TD passes.
Ray Goff
October 24th, 2011
9:28 pm
Boise has a great chance of playing the BCS title game now that Chokelahoma went down.
Mobile Dawg
October 24th, 2011
9:30 pm
I wish we could be more balanced. I don’t think we ever get to be an intimidating team until we get a reliable running game. We need athletes on the line of scrimmage.
kybodawg
October 24th, 2011
9:31 pm
ga. always comes out tight fla always comes out loose. lets try something different this year lets wear our jock straps outside of our pants.
Mobile Dawg
October 24th, 2011
9:32 pm
At this point Mr. Goff, I would like to see Boise play LSU or Bama in the title game. Who else is there right now? I think they have the inside track.
Chip Towers
October 24th, 2011
9:32 pm
roughrider: Twice
Jim Donnan
October 24th, 2011
9:35 pm
Tennessee quit demanding “winning football” when they allowed Phil to hang around after Cutcliffe left.
OkieDawg
October 24th, 2011
9:35 pm
I’m hoping to see a lot of Charlie “Buffet Boy” Weis sitting on the ice chest. That will mean our Offense is on the field and dominating the game. That must be one heavy duty ice chest he sits on.
Ray Goff
October 24th, 2011
9:37 pm
Mobile Dawg- Okie State-3, they still play the Sooners and Boise is 4, behind LSU and Bama.
Tally Ho
October 24th, 2011
9:37 pm
GEORGIA 34 FLORIDA 9
Chip Towers
October 24th, 2011
9:40 pm
Tally Ho: First and last warning.
Ray Goff
October 24th, 2011
9:42 pm
Donnan-Fulmer was 2 coaches ago and they still reek. Whoa, you mean a coaching change doesn’t automatically make you a contender. Mind-blowing.
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
9:43 pm
I think an unbeaten ACC champion Clemson would get the nod over Boise State. Those guys have been unreal on offense this year.
Mobile Dawg
October 24th, 2011
9:44 pm
I think Okie stumps their toe before it’s over. They still have TT also. Tubbs could go 2 and Oklahoma.
Jim Donnan
October 24th, 2011
9:49 pm
Not if you hire the wrong coach.
Jim Donnan
October 24th, 2011
9:50 pm
Trust me. I know about these things.
funny...
October 24th, 2011
9:51 pm
I guess that’s what I expect Muschamp to say. Can’t really come out and say it differently but, damn, UGA never did him any wrong.
Two things:
1. Florida doesn’t always win this game, in fact, Georgia still owns the series record. Just tells you how long Florida was actually the “South Carolina” of the league.
2. Richt has actually beaten Florida twice. Not once, and Tebow was just fine.
Ray Goff
October 24th, 2011
9:53 pm
Donnan- what great coach is out there that will turn the Vols into instant contenders, oh wise one?
Prozac Dawg
October 24th, 2011
9:53 pm
Not too worried about Flarduh’s offense, it’s their defense that has me concerned. We don’t have Trent Richardson. Even better would be Alabama’s O-line. Then all of us would not have to bite our nails.
funny...
October 24th, 2011
9:54 pm
Also, Chip, do you think Georgia still has an advantage over a “recovering” Brantley?
I would love to play Florida with their starter out, hey, I’ll take a win anyway it comes. I would also like the JAX curse to bite Florida for once (in recent years).
Dr. Morpheus
October 24th, 2011
10:01 pm
On paper this is an easy win. But it’s not like that. I’m old enough to remember dominating the swamp dwellers and I would rather beat Florida than anyone else we play; but, I can’t fault the reptilian crowd for gloating. It’s obvious UF has a psychological edge over the Dawgs year after year since the days of the Visor and they will have it until such time as UGA beats the Gators consistently, let’s say at least two in a row and 3 or 4 in a five year stretch. Murray admitted he was nervous last year as a freshman starter returning to his home state. Results speak for themselves, so let’s keep our mouths shut, take care of business this time and start a new trend.
Dawg in Milton
October 24th, 2011
10:07 pm
This might be the worst UF team UGA has played in a long long time…UGA wins by 14pts and we win the East…We will then get thrashed by LSU…
DAWG07
October 24th, 2011
10:09 pm
FIRST GAME AS HEAD COACH AGAINST GEORGIA.
WISH HIM THE BEST EXCEPT AGAINST UGA.
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
10:10 pm
I would just like our young players to get to Atlanta win or lose because that would be give them that experience going into next year.
DAWG07
October 24th, 2011
10:11 pm
Georgia has beaten UF far more times than they have lost.
Go Dawgs.
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
10:14 pm
I dont think the second trip to Atlanta they would lay an egg like the first. I dont think LSU would trash us. We may lose but I think we would give them a heck of a fight.
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
10:16 pm
Our defense is probably the 3rd best defense in the SEC next to LSU and Alabama so I think the defense would keep us in that game.
Dawg in Milton
October 24th, 2011
10:21 pm
Have you seen LSU/Bama play this year?….We are not close my friend…This is a weird year , two great teams in the SEC than everybody else…. not a very deep year with AU,UT,UF all down
kerryb
October 24th, 2011
10:26 pm
I’m not saying we would win. I’m saying that we wouldnt get trashed. Our defense is good enough not to let the score get out of hand. I also saw Bama struggle for most of 3 quarters against TN without Tyler Bray.
Coaching staff
October 24th, 2011
10:37 pm
Appears to be even more wasted ink on muschamp if you ask me!
St. Clarkston
October 24th, 2011
10:56 pm
I have no problem with Muschamp taking the UF job. It’s the “I’ve been a lifelong Gator fan” crap that makes him a traitor to his alma mater.
What Defense
October 24th, 2011
11:04 pm
From Scout.com:
We mentioned earlier that UGA’s defense was ranked sixth best in the nation. Fantastic. Curious to know what it was ranked after Boise State and SC, before feasting on four (Five now)offensive lightweights? It was a woeful 77th.
And you think your D could play with LSU or Alabama
Dawg48
October 24th, 2011
11:22 pm
Does any one know what happened to buckeye? He use to come on here and talk so much crap
oh brother!
October 24th, 2011
11:30 pm
Hey What Defense…you idiot…UGA’s defense only gave up 17 points to SC. Your mom is calling you…your hot pocket is ready…come up from your basement and show her some love.
ca dawg
October 24th, 2011
11:47 pm
tampa gator: georgia has been losing lately? tell us when… can’t wait to watch our dawgs kick your gators’ teeth in on saturday.
ca dawg
October 24th, 2011
11:50 pm
@ what defense: every other defense in the top 10 has feasted on some lightweights, too. no one with sense thinks that our d is on par with LSU or bama… but it’s a very good defense all the same.
Thomas Brown
October 24th, 2011
11:57 pm
DIT
October 24th, 2011 12:48 pm I agree JAWJeRDAWG
“This game will be decided by Murray. Will he give the game away like he did against SC or will he finally put it together for a full 60 minutes and play lights out. Our defense will hold them under 20 points (or should)the question is can we score more than 20 with the play calling. That is unknown for now.”
Aaron Murray gave away the South Carolina game ? How about the Florida game LAST YEAR ? What about the Colorado game ? What about the Central Florida game ? How about the South Carolina game LAST YEAR ? How about the Missy State game last year ? Aaron Murray threw 3 interceptions and fumbled the ball vs Florida last year. Aaron Murray threw 2 interceptions vs Central Florida and no touchdowns. Aaron Murray also fumbled the ball vs Central Florida. He threw an interception and fumbled the ball vs Arkansas. He threw an interception and fumbled the ball vs Colorado. I agree Aaron Murray fumbled the ball 3 times vs South Carolina this season and he threw the pick 6, but he has done this from the beginning and continues. He threw an interception in the last game vs Vandie. He threw an interception vs Boise State. He threw 3 interceptions vs Missy State and fumbled the ball twice. He fumbled the ball twice vs Ole Miss. For his career he has 126 carries for 1 yards per rush, yet all these other college quarterbacks all do so much better. Why are we 11-9 with Aaron Murray as the Starting Quarterback and the only Quarterback ever inserted into the line-up every game ? And, all you can do is say he lost us the South Carolina game this year ? For real ?
FLORIDA is picked by Las Vegas by 2 and a half points.
ca dawg
October 25th, 2011
12:03 am
@thomas brown: no, vegas is favoring the dawgs by 2 1/2, or do you not know what – (minus) means? just get a comfortable seat, pal. murray is gonna lay waste to that crap secondary.
Thomas Brown
October 25th, 2011
12:33 am
TampaGator October 24th, 2011 6:32 pm
“Show me where Muschamp guaranteed a win against Georgia this year.”
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Old Dawg Fan October 24th, 2011 5:46 pm
“Tough game either way. UGA is not that great-undisciplined. Fla. just doesn’t have a very good team. Should be a “good ugly game”!! I hope we will but we don’t have very good luck in Jacksonville!!!!!”
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Florida has no quarterback. Florida has no offense # 90 NCAA Total Offense. Florida does not match-up well with UGA. Florida is # 100 in pass offense. Florida does have a defense. Florida does not return punts well. Florida is about the worst team in the nation in turnovers # 109. Florida does not sack opposing quarterbacks well # 81.
Will Muschamp beat David Greene 2003 in Baton Rouge and he beat us like a red-headed step child in Atlanta 2003, then he lost to us ‘Tween the hedges David Green’s senior year 2004 by 16-45 – all as DC. Then, he lost to us twice as DC with Auburn 2006 and 2007. Why he wants to bring up that this is not his 1st time coaching against UGA, I could not guess. Seems like a stupid statement to me for him to bring it up and not finish his story because after the 1st 2 games, he has now lost 3 in a row to us. He is a defensive coordinator by trade and has been for 11 years in a row now. I would expect him to get after Aaron Murray and rattle him; Florida does match up well here if the game plan is that IC is still pouting about his SUSPENSION vs Vandie in the last game. In fact, I fully expect with the injuries and whatever the issue was to get SUSPENDED in the last game that Isaiah Crowell could very well be the difference in the game. We all know that Florida cannot pass the football and must run. We all know if IC is not into the game, and able-bodied and able-minded, the game is over. I suspect an all-out blitz package and rely on their secondary to cover man to man on the corners; they do match-up here. If this is why Las Vegas has picked Florida; I see nothing we can do about it if we cannot run the ball. You have to realize we are vulnerable to a pass defense like Florida and you have to realize that we are vulnerable ourselves in being able the run the football since our QB has not got the ability to run the ball the 7 carries a game he steals from the running backs. With all these ISSUES with Isaiah Crowell, many games in college boil down to the play of the QB. I, like many, am very concerned with Aaron Murray. He has been the better QB on the field head-to-head in many of his 9 losses in his 20 games; and has just been a no-show. I once said many years ago that Caleb King would cost Mark Richt his job; I fully believe that baton has been handed to 4.7 ( a lot slower than I am ) Aaron Murray. I expect Will Muschamp to go after Aaron Murray – not that he is great – but that by doing so, he insures his ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE that he EVENS his record vs UGA and gets his 1st win over us out of the last 4 games now. Nice point Will Muschamp; now, fail to get after Aaron Murray, and you will look like an idiot.
Thomas Brown
October 25th, 2011
12:45 am
10/29 3:30 PM
167 Florida -2.5-110
168 Georgia
FLO-QB-John Brantley-Probable TV: CBS
47½u-110
49u-110
http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/odds/las-vegas/
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ca dawg October 25th, 2011 12:03 am
“@thomas brown: no, vegas is favoring the dawgs by 2 1/2, or do you not know what – (minus) means? just get a comfortable seat, pal. murray is gonna lay waste to that crap secondary.”
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That is the position I played. What did you play ca dawg ? Florida has a very good secondary, and they are going to need it – this is the 1 area of the game that Florida matches up with us. If you are going to correct me, you might want to consider being correct. Fair enough ?
Dawg48
October 25th, 2011
12:54 am
@ Thomas brown
So you played QB?
Thomas Brown
October 25th, 2011
12:59 am
I see 3 more with no line yet and 2 at like you say – 3 and one at – 2.5 UGA.
I see 4 more still sorting out the injuries situation with 2 more on that page one us -2.5 and one us -3.
I also see this : “Bulldogs are only 7-19 ATS in their last 26 vs. a team with a winning record, and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a bye.”
Thomas Brown
October 25th, 2011
1:00 am
No. I am a man of speed
Firemarshall Bill
October 25th, 2011
1:25 am
BuLLdawg….”No. I am a man of speed”. How in the hell are you ever gonna back that statement up? What purpose does it serve to say something like that sitting behind your computer? Have you always wanted to be a man of speed but just never quite got there? You need an effing girlfriend.
Billy Johnson
October 25th, 2011
2:43 am
Maybe “Thomas Tan” IS a man of speed….with his girlfriend!
Jabdawg
October 25th, 2011
4:38 am
Average player and coach!
RMilkel58
October 25th, 2011
5:41 am
Does the tradition of going to Jacksonville being a better team “yet again” have the same cause of concern just like in the past? Remember that before Florida brought in Spurrier, Florida was getting ripped by Georgia. It wasnt until Florida actually Spurrier…… took a week off in preparation of the Georgia game.
Now we’;re both taking a week off and becoming more mentally prepared.
Georgia its all 100% mental.
Even Alabama had a worst year last year not only because of Auburns rise but in the fact that they played 6 teams that had a week off before facing a menacing team.
The most in the NCAA infact and it showed in Bamas record as well. New Coach, New Quarterback, New Alignments, New positions.
Georgia wins this game 34-17 hands down, theyre mentally prepared, focused, healed, and know whats at stake. Everyone is expecting the same ol’ same ol’ but that was a star QB ago, a star Head Coach ago, lots of seniors graduating and at a neutral site.
Florida has lost by 28 pts. to Bama, 30 pts. to LSU, 11 pts to Auburn team and barely beat Tennessee by 10 pts.
Florida has no identity anymore, no game breakers, sorry whiney fans from last year and their about to be 4-4. Now drink that down with your gatorade and stop whining.
Your glory days are finished there, Florida State out recruiting you and now S. Florida.
The only thing youre gonna be doing saturday is trying to flap your arms to find a way to fly out of the
stadium.
How does it feel to sit there in the bleachers getting blown out by decent teams and barely beating mediocre ones? What comes around, goes around. You got alot more years like this one ahead of you and i expect the next 5 years you’;ll be looking up in the standings trying to remember the glory days when you were 1st. and now being 3rd or 4th really gets you choked up.
The Ghost of Spurrier is upon you now. He’s getting back his revenge for what you did and its not pretty.
doctor
October 25th, 2011
6:17 am
3rd!!!!——-You have to say Florida will win this———–GA has won 2 games in the last 10 years———————-So Richt is doing something terribly wrong————mainly he always tries to throw the ball too much in a game that requires one to run over the opponent. Such idiocy is but a repeated drum beat in the Ga camp============bottom line—————–no common sense!!!!! So I will, again say that Fla wins this one—————-they can win the east as well—–GA just never shows up for this game——–it is really pathetic.
doctor
October 25th, 2011
6:26 am
What is Floridas coaches name.???————-And who cares what he says anyway———–Georgia should be thinking about what Georgia is going to do ——-and run over who ever shows up this week.
Westicles
October 25th, 2011
6:37 am
This is as good a season to beat UF as UGA has had in years, but the Dawgs will have to figure out a way to play four quarters of football. That has been a big problem this season.
All Saints
October 25th, 2011
6:43 am
Just a reminder that we’ll be having our regular tribute and moment of silence on Saturday for Saint Jan Kemp, the courageous martyr who exposed UGA and Vince Dooley’s “remedial studies” fraud.
Please approach this special moment with reverence as we honor her sacred name.
Paddy
October 25th, 2011
7:00 am
Coach……….Samuel has not done a nice job running the ball for UGA! He must go back to D next season. How can a guy that big and fast go down so easy?
If Coach does not take it easier on the sidelines the SEC officials are going to pop him good. The ref’s are only going to take so much of that!
AltamahaDawg
October 25th, 2011
7:37 am
Boweevil spreading some of that “love for the players” that he known for I see.
Dawgbreath
October 25th, 2011
7:38 am
Here is where USC wins the East.
Bama Fan#2
October 25th, 2011
7:53 am
Good luck dawgs against the gators because they have had your
number for 20 years or better.
papadawg
October 25th, 2011
7:56 am
Sorry didn’t know who muschamp was/is until he was crowned world champion coach cause he played at UGA.
Jim Donnan
October 25th, 2011
8:09 am
I just want to give credit where credit is due and extend my appreciation to Alabama, LSU and Auburn for beating this Florida Gator team down to the point that the upcoming game in Jax is a virtual pick ‘em.
UGA has a legitimate shot to win this game, and we know exactly who to thank for that.
Big Dawg
October 25th, 2011
8:15 am
Tampa Gator,
You can say anything you like but that 2008 game turned on several turnovers, missed opportunities and bad officiating that benefited the Gators as the SEC Officials were still openly punishing the Dawgs for the incident in 2007. It isn’t that Coach Richt hasn’t put enough emphasis on this game. In fact he has been extremely uptight and that has led to his teams playing tight and not to lose and has led to the Dawgs losing at least 4 games that they should have won IMHO.
Go Dawgs
Spaceman Spiff
October 25th, 2011
8:25 am
I see our resident fruitbat the Thomas Brown lover is back in action again…please go play in your technerd backyard…
Spaceman Spiff
October 25th, 2011
8:28 am
@ Thomas Brown
Will you, the resident fruitbat, please explain this statement from 12:45 a.m.?
“That is the position I played. What did you play ca dawg ? Florida has a very good secondary, and they are going to need it – this is the 1 area of the game that Florida matches up with us. If you are going to correct me, you might want to consider being correct. Fair enough ?”
Are you NOW saying that you actually played for UGA????????? Are you claiming to be the real Thomas Brown now?
Jim Donnan
October 25th, 2011
8:35 am
All I know is that I am the real Spaceman Spiff.
That other guy’s an impostor.
Ed Pilcher
October 25th, 2011
8:36 am
After remembering how UGA used to torch Muschamp’s defenses when he was at Auburn, I don’t feel so bad now.
King Gator
October 25th, 2011
8:37 am
Zook 2
UGA 1
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CWM ?
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18-3
Go Gators!
DawgFan88
October 25th, 2011
8:45 am
Does it concern anyone else that while Georgia was running around during their off week in shorts and had one day of practice, Muschamp noted that florida went out in “full gear” on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday? Can Pat Dye tell us we aren’t tough enough, please???
47-40-2 vs Florida-61-39-5 vs Tech
October 25th, 2011
8:45 am
47-40-2 Georgia
1969 Graduate
October 25th, 2011
8:48 am
What bothers me the most about the Georgia football program can be summed up easily.
Some programs can’t wait to play against the best team, the most dominating team, the strongest team. They know it will be a battle, and a severe test, and they can’t wait for the chance to prove themselves against such competition.
Win or lose, they look forward to the highest level of competition, and plan to be competitive on that stage. They look forward to the test, and want the competition to be at its best, playing well, to show that their team can beat the best, or at least hang with them until the final play.
What does Georgia hope for?
We seem to hope that our opponents have players out of the game, or injured, or a down year, or a crappy new coach, or some other fatal flaw so that we have a chance against an inferior opponent.
We seem to want to sneak in the back door, rather than to storm the gates.
Pathetic!
Is there anyone on this blog saying, “I can’t wait to get to Atlanta so we can play a great Alabama team, and prove just how good we are, or go down fighting to the last second in an heroic attempt to win. It’ll be a great game. Win or lose, we will be on a national stage, competing against a great opponent.”
No, that’s not what we hear here. We’re just hoping Florida has a bad team this year so we have a chance to *maybe* come out alive. We hope South Caroline chokes so we *maybe* can sneak into the SEC East title, before getting our butts kicked in Atlanta.
Don’t we all really know that our football program has been in shambles for years?
Why?
One of the many other things that worries me about this game is the evident fact that Georgia tends to play down to the opponent’s level. Yes, Florida is not that good this year, as compared with Florida teams of the recent memory. Is our football team that much better?
We certainly have a reasonable level of talent – as compared with this Florida team – but that does not mean we’ve got any reason to be sure of a victory in Jacksonville.
Which of the crummy teams we’ve played so far have resulted in easy, or convincing victories for the Dawgs? Where have we dominated? What makes anyone thing this UGA football team is all that much better than Vandy, or Tennessee, or the Mississippi teams? Yeah, we beat them, but did we dominate?
It would be easy enough to make the case that Florida has a very good chance of beating Georgia this Saturday. I prefer not to do so.
The game will be likely to come down to the basics. Which team plays sound, fundamental football, with good blocking, and good tackling? Which team has the fewest turnovers? Which team controls the clock? Which team’s coaches, and players make the best decisions, and the fewest errors?
Do we have a coaching staff that can produce a team that can beat a crummy Florida on a down year? My gosh, we’re asking questions such as that.
If we had the coaches we should have we’d be trying hard not to look beyond Florida, and Auburn, and Tech, because we’d be chomping at the bit waiting to play for the SEC Title.
Such is the state of our football program that none of us can really be sure of beating anyone.
But we do have something to look forward to after the Florida game.
Maybe we’ll get a chance this year to have a rematch with whatever that loser team was we lost to in last year’s fabulous bowl game!
47-40-2 vs Florida-61-39-5 vs Tech
October 25th, 2011
8:48 am
DawgFan88
Yes it does. Florida approaches this game as the most
important game on their schedule,CMR views it as just another game. It has long bothered me.
Jim Donnan
October 25th, 2011
8:51 am
I think that Georgia could beat UCF in a re-match. UAB really gave them a beat-down last week.
King Gator
October 25th, 2011
8:55 am
CMR 2
Gators 8
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It is just another game at this point.
Go Gators!
AltamahaDawg
October 25th, 2011
8:57 am
…and now, the summed up easily part?
Spaceman Spiff
October 25th, 2011
9:07 am
@ Donnan
Funny…needed the laugh
Jim Donnan
October 25th, 2011
9:08 am
I just hope the game is not lost due to excessive penalties. I couldn’t bear to hear all of the conspiracy theories that would spawn.
After what happened in Nashville, you can bet that Georgia won’t be allowed to win this game by playing dirty.
Jim Donnan
October 25th, 2011
9:08 am
You’re welcome SS. Have a nice day.
JDawg1785
October 25th, 2011
9:09 am
This has to be the year that CMR gets the gator-sized monkey off his back. If the Dawgs play 4 solid quarters of football, they should win this one. But I’ve thought they can win this game more often than I’d care to admit over the years.
Go Dawgs!!
Same 'ol thing
October 25th, 2011
9:11 am
WATCH FOR FAKE PUNTS AND ONSIDE KICKS DAWGS PLEASE!!! RUN THE BALL ON 2 AND 3, PASS ON 3RD AND 12, PLEASE!
McDawg
October 25th, 2011
9:14 am
he played at Georgia but deep down he always wanted to be a Gator
shankit
October 25th, 2011
9:14 am
I recall the Gators were only able to muster a tie last year
in spite of the Dawg’s turnovers.
The game was lost by a coin toss in overtime.
Call heads this year.
Jim Donnan
October 25th, 2011
9:15 am
Mark Richt played at Miami; but, deep down, he always wanted to be a Gator too.
Foxworthy
October 25th, 2011
9:22 am
FL always beats GA.
UGA Insider
October 25th, 2011
9:33 am
Muschamp should be inducted to the GA/FL Hall of Fame…. For the Gators!!! Chris Doering and Stever Spurrier hung 50+ on UGA two straight years. One time in Gainesville and the other in Athens. Mushchamp was an embarrassment to UGA and he is actually the waste of ink… for us having to print his name in a media guide. Muschamp was so bad his fellow UGA classmates threw hash browns at him the night of the UGA/UF game in Athens. He hated the Gators then and I still think he does today. The Gators are just giving him a big check.
I would predict UGA beat UF 50-0 but I have NO confidence in our offense or our special teams. When we punt or receive a punt I am going to be closing my eyes. We better be ready for anything.
Jumping J-ville Johnny
October 25th, 2011
10:05 am
“Now we’;re both taking a week off and becoming more mentally prepared.
Georgia its all 100% mental.”
I certainly wish Richt had a full week off before Boise. That wasn’t fair!
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
10:05 am
Foxworthy
October 25th, 2011
9:22 am
FL always beats GA.
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Guess thats why UGA is still up in the series huh …
Ted Brogan
October 25th, 2011
10:18 am
All those saying Muschamp is not a Dawg for life. What about Vince Dooley, all the media and fans think he is the best UGA coach and a UGA man.
Hmmm, where did he play football?
flo-ri-duh
October 25th, 2011
10:20 am
MusChump won’t beat Richt – Georgia by 10.
shankit
October 25th, 2011
10:23 am
Want a win against the Gators?
Have Under Armour or Nike design the Dawgs
replica War Eagle uniforms for this week.
shankit
October 25th, 2011
10:25 am
@Ted Brogan -
Same place that Cam Newton graduated ??? from.
Willie Boy Martinez
October 25th, 2011
10:25 am
UGA has no chance with Brantley returning,like they really did anyway. 5 in a row against
sub-par teams sure we are bettere wouldn’t you be to. LOL Gators 42-14
Willie Boy Martinez
October 25th, 2011
10:28 am
remember Vandy HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
shankit
October 25th, 2011
10:28 am
@ Ted Brogan
Alabama – Coach from Ohio
Auburn – Coach from Iowa
Tennessee – Coach from Georgia
Florida – Coach from Georgia
Georgia – Coach from Miami
South Carolina – Coach from Florida
LSU – Coach from Michigan
What’s your point?
Bama Mike
October 25th, 2011
10:29 am
CMR has never done well when facing a defensive coordinator with NFL experience. They seem to force Georgia’s receiver to the middle of the field taking away the hash mark to sideline angles and routes CMR seems confortable with and known for. In recent years Georgia receivers seem to shy away from contact over the middle. This year will be the exception in my opinion as I see Orson Charle having a really breakout game. If Georgia gets OC involved early Florida’s linebacker will have to take normal drops and weakside saftey will be forced to sit in the middle of the field for support which will open up those sidline routes CMR loves. Dawgs 24 Florida 10
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
10:35 am
I see we couldn’t get through this blog without the presence of “Pretend to be someone he’s not Thomas Brown” .. I will say, he actually made a few decent points in a 2,000 word post but it is still a blog so I got tired of reading it. The fact that a few people though he might have played QB is funny considering he has ABSOLUTELY ZERO knowledge of the QB position since he has been trying to rate Murray (a pro style QB) on the basis of speed for some time now and still blames him for the sack totals. Anyway, Dawgs win this one 27-21.
G-Dawg
October 25th, 2011
10:35 am
Oh lordy…its starting to heat up this week!! Surprised we havent had more entertaining articles on AJC to hype up the big game!! Been sorta flat lately. Go Dawgs!!
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
10:36 am
Thats like a good analysis Bama Mike. Hope it’s taken into action by the staff.
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
10:38 am
Willie Boy Martinez
October 25th, 2011
10:25 am
UGA has no chance with Brantley returning,
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Not exactly the second coming of Tim Tebow there. I don’t think it matter who is QB for UF, UGA still wins.
Alabama Dog
October 25th, 2011
10:47 am
Jiggy Smaha: I agree. Georgia won’t win because they beilieve they’re NOT supposed to! Don’t misunderstand me, I’m a Dawg fan to the end, but too many times Georgia has had the better team and come up short. Last year is a good example of this, as is this year. GO DAWGS!!!! GATA!!!!
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
10:50 am
Alabama Dog, you would be hard pressed to convince people that UGA was the better team last year.
shankit
October 25th, 2011
10:53 am
Muschamp needs to get a Visor.
shankit
October 25th, 2011
11:01 am
Dawgs pinned 43 on Spurrier this year.
Came up 7 short of 50. Give or take a couple.
Chuck
October 25th, 2011
11:06 am
What’s all this crap about Florida not having a good team?
Have they had all of the 10-consecutive Top-5 classes defect to nobody’s knowledge?
ain't no Boom
October 25th, 2011
11:49 am
Alot of ink wasted on the fact that Muschamp played AT ALL. He should be nicknamed WHIFF instead of “boom” for all the tackles he missed when he played for UGA.
Dap01
October 25th, 2011
12:19 pm
Every game Orson Charles catches a big catch early in the game. The announcers gush about how UGA loves to throw to Orson because no one can match up with him. Yet at the end of the day, Orson will have one catch for 38 yards.
Bobo has more important flag football plays to call apparently.
RedandBlackDawg
October 25th, 2011
12:30 pm
These young DAWGS don’t care about the history of the series because they are trying to establish an identity of their own. They will beat Florida because UGA has the better players than Florida does. Sure, UGA hasn’t had a great deal of success lately, but this is a new bunch of players, with an entirely different mindset than the previous team from last year even. Gone are the Downer DAWGS and in their place are a bunch of hungry young kids that have shown improvement each week. Yes, we have the same old OC, but he has made some changes, and I don’t think you will see them play conservative in the second half. Vanderbilt showed how that can back fire real quick.
If you control the two Rb’s they have, you control Florida’s offense. Brantley hasn’t proven to be a reliable QB for the most part for Florida no matter how the Mush Man, wants to spin it. Give the man, happy feet, and he becomes very erratic. We have the defensive front line that will keep pressure on them all day long, and our LB’s can seal the ends up. Our secondary, shouldn’t have a big problem with Brantley at QB, since they are fast and can tackle with reliability. I believe we learned from the Boise game and you do not see teams being able to gain a lot of yards by throwing across the middle and dinking UGA to death like you did the first game.
I know there will be a bunch of negative responses to this post, but if you feel you must respond, use the facts about this years team. Don’t bring up past performances because they have little bearing on this team, UGA fields this year. Please spare the sarcasm because that just shows immaturity on your part. Don’t bother with statistics over 20 years, or statistics that can just as easily be turned around to make a positive statement for UGA, or for that fact any team. In other words, if you are going to try and be a smart a**, at least have a logical argument instead of your usual dribble, and hate filled trash. Just do a comparison of the two teams if you want to use statistics, and make them meaningful statistics. By now, everybody who supports the DAWGS has seen it all, and it doesn’t seem to have had much of an effect on these young men. At least if you insist on being a moron, come up with some original material, based on facts, not fiction, concerning this years team. One thing these kids do know, is how important this game is for their chances to get the Division title, and they will be ready to play.
GO DAWGS and GATA
Alabama Dog
October 25th, 2011
12:43 pm
TampaDawg: IF Georgia wasn’t the better team last year, then WHY did it take the Gaytards OT to beat them????? It would seem to me if they were clearly the better team, they would have won in regulation.
47-40-2 vs Florida-61-39-5 vs Tech
October 25th, 2011
12:53 pm
IF Georgia wasn’t the better team last year, then WHY did it take the Gaytards OT to beat them?????
Hey you can turn that around and say”if Georgia was the better team why didn’t the Dawgs win it in regulation”.
Believe me, I live fifteen miles from the Florida line and
I have heard all the gloating from the Gators I want, for the last twenty two years,I’m ready for a UGA win, however we were terrible last year.
Chris Snow
October 25th, 2011
1:02 pm
Those “high ankle sprains” are very common to be re injured
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:04 pm
hey AJC, your filters suck and they make no sense!!
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:09 pm
Bama Dog
As for why it took overtime for UF, UGA wouldn’t have even gotten to overtime if not for Aaron Murray. The guy took a lot of heat as a freshman playing in his first UGA/UF game but I think for all the crap he took with the turnovers in the first half, he should get that much credit for leading the team back in the fourth to even have a chance to win that game.
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:13 pm
Bama Dog .. list of reasons why UGA was not as good as UF last year
1, Freshman QB
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:14 pm
2. UGA had a mediocre running game .. UF had a vastly superior running game (and it showed)
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:14 pm
3. New defensive scheme for UGA along with a new DC
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:15 pm
4. More established defense for UF with players like Ahmad Black and Will Hill back there
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:15 pm
5. UGA lost to the likes of Colorado, Miss St and UCF last year. I am banking that UF would have won all three of those.
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:16 pm
Did you know the AJC filters won’t let me type the name Urban
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:17 pm
Meyer
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:17 pm
Together … that’s kinda funny
tripwire
October 25th, 2011
1:41 pm
A post was made by UGA blogger (We will just rough up Brantley and it will be over).That is a two edged sword. Gators win by a nose! They still have speed on their side and a coach that demonstrates he has some ”Boys”.
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:41 pm
Have you ever noticed that when Muschump starts going nuts on the sideline, he looks like he would be better fitted with a chearleader skirt on?
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:45 pm
tripwire
October 25th, 2011
1:41 pm
A post was made by UGA blogger (We will just rough up Brantley and it will be over).That is a two edged sword. Gators win by a nose! They still have speed on their side and a coach that demonstrates he has some ”Boys”.
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Thats worked so well for them the last three games.
DawginLex
October 25th, 2011
1:55 pm
Florida run defense not that great.
Our QB is better and more healthy
Our defense gets its best player back plus Washington
florida O line is not that great
Our O line is actually getting better
For the first time in awhile, we should be favored to win.
The mental hurdle is the biggest challenge.
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
1:57 pm
Correct on all counts Lex. This game does favor UGA. Can they overcome the mental aspects? Surely possibly, since, as was mentioned before on here, most of these kids aren’t even thinking about the historical elements of this game.
Matt
October 25th, 2011
2:07 pm
If you think your degree is wasted ink that’s pretty sad.
Matt
October 25th, 2011
2:08 pm
Also Muschamp is no Urban or Spurrier.
mihich
October 25th, 2011
2:39 pm
bobo will find a way to f this up. bird hair will play with his headset 50 times. murray willl throw 2 ints. crowell will get hurt bc he is too small to carry more than15 times. and, uga will go home losers yet again.
TampaDawg
October 25th, 2011
3:00 pm
mihich, dude, if you have some information that isn’t flawed, share it but otherwise lay low. Crowell is too small to carry more than 15 times? Same size as Trent Richardson and Spencer Ware and bigger than Michael Dyer.
Buck Blew
October 25th, 2011
3:12 pm
muschamp will lay down for the dawgs. once a dawg always a dawg. vince dooley did the same thing against his alma mater resulting in a overall losing career record with auburn as the uga head coach.
muschamp’s wasted ink comment is a bunch of smoke blown up the media’s a$$es.
mihich
October 25th, 2011
3:33 pm
No way. Richardson has least 15 lbs on him. That’s 15 lbs of muscle. No way Crowell runs through those same tackles Richardson ran through in the second half against TN. Maybe you’re thinking of Carlton Thomas TampaDawg. Now, there’s a big ‘ole sombi_ch. Hope you don’t waste your $$ coming up from Hillsborough Co. In fact, why don’t you save those $$ and buy me a VIP room at the Mons instead.
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October 25th, 2011
5:24 pm
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Bulldawgman
October 25th, 2011
7:47 pm
Well this is my 21st yr in a row going to this game ( Including the home and home yrs) we know what happen there. But anyway I think Georgia has some different things that maybe surprise everybody this Sat. on off. I see Boykin , Smith ,getting in the mix I think Bobo will open it up even though it’s been vanilla lately . Georgia’s got to win this game to many things a stake , SEC east , Good bowl ETC ( COAHING CHANGE NOT ) . GO DAWGS !!!!!
Bulldawgman
October 25th, 2011
7:50 pm
TampaDawg who cares about last yr what is your point ?
Chip Towers
October 25th, 2011
7:57 pm
funny . . .: I think Georgia’s defense has a distinct advantage because of Florida’s quarterback situation. With Brantley the Gators have a more experienced quarterback who can expand the play-calling possibilities and give you a more legitimate pass threat. On the other hand, just returning to practice this week (allegedly) his mobility most certainly will be affected and the Bulldogs’ pass rush will certainly come after him. Conversely, the alternatives to Brantley are less effective passers and more limited calls but probably a more athletic challenge to defend. Either way favors Georgia’s defense.
icedawg
October 25th, 2011
8:00 pm
Muschamp is a professional coach. Where he played football makes no difference. He was hired for his abilities as a coach, not for where he played football fifteen + years ago. Mark Richt played at Miami, a long long time ago. If Georgia played Miami he would still be expected to do what he was professionally hired to do and that is lead Georgia to victory over the opponent, regardless of who that is. It is almost as if some people think a coach should recuse himself from playing his alma mater or that he would somehow not approach that game in the same way he would any other because he is playing his alma mater. In fact I would suggest that it might be all the more reason for him to succeed against his alma mater, to do her proud.
deaddog
October 25th, 2011
10:12 pm
We lose by 50.
The trailor parks in Athens will be set afire by raging occupy sanford stadium fans.
Chaokdawg will be burned at the stake.
Matt
October 26th, 2011
7:13 am
I have really bad gas this morning.
dumb fla alum
October 26th, 2011
1:12 pm
go gator 1 2 3 4 5 that them gator dont take no jive. hows that Musschump hire going
Spike 80DF
October 26th, 2011
3:55 pm
Oh yea, forgot about Muschamp guaranteeing a win way back in May. Maybe Chip should write an article on this to refresh everyone’s memory.
gator man
October 26th, 2011
5:57 pm
We are not like those losers at UGA Muschamp lose 2 straight to Georgia and you are out of Florida, we dont wait till a coach past his prime and debate for 5 years should he be given the boot.
Ths is why Florida has 3 Nat in 20 years and UGA since 1980 when Ronald Reagan was in the white house.
Danny G
October 26th, 2011
6:18 pm
You are right Muschamp. A lot of wasted ink about you. Turns out, you are really not the great coach everyone thought you are and basically will not be able to fill Urban Lier’s shoes, much less Mack Brown, and certainly Coach Richt. Have fun losing to the Dawgs this year and years to come.
Rodzilla
October 26th, 2011
7:17 pm
I’m a Gator, but I try to call things as they are most of the time. This is a rough year for the Orange and Blue. Bulldogs always deserve respect. No matter how great you think you are, you can’t always win. This game, this time around will be interesting, but it’s almost as if the Dawg was attacking an injured Gator. Odds might be slightly in favor of the Dawg, but only depending on bad the Gator is hurt. Sometimes when you’re injured, you fight back even harder.
Kris G
October 27th, 2011
12:10 am
I never understood why Tebow’s injury was an excuse to lose to the Dawgs. Considering that DJ Shockley sat on the sidelines for four whole quarters watching Joe Tereshinsky III lose by 5 on the last play the year previous.
SlimDing
October 27th, 2011
7:17 am
He should have his UGA degree revoked and taken away. Not because he’s coaching fl, but just
because he has no respect towards the college that made him who he is today and he’s seems
to be a first rate jerk.
Blackberry Cobbler
October 27th, 2011
9:30 am
I hope UGA wins. But they have not played a complete game yet this season. They still have not won a game of any substance against a true good opponent in years. Hell, it was a miracle they won at Vanderbuilt! This has to be a worry. Mitchell is out and 2 stoopid defensive players are out for the 1st half and Brantley is back for UF. UGA has CMR and CMB. UF has CWM and CCW. I hope UGA wins, but UF probably wins this one again and we can kiss CMR goodbye finally.
Jborodawg
October 27th, 2011
10:05 am
Brantley….five touchdowns, three interceptions and a 64.7 completion percentage
Muschamp said of Brantley, “He told me back then (after the injury), he said, ‘I want to get back for Georgia.’ It’s important to John…There’s no question that he really pinpointed trying to get back for this game.”
Meanwhile, Murray leads the SEC with 16 TD passes (60% completion rate; 7 INTs)
The Bulldogs are sixth in the nation in total defense; second in the SEC (behind Ala) in 3rd down defense.
I.Crowell 4.8 yd avg; C.Thomas 5.0 yd avg
flo-ri-duh
October 27th, 2011
10:10 am
I remember MusChump as a player at UGA. When the game was on the line he wiffed on the tackle…. costing Georgia the game. Saying that playing for UGA was no big deal and he has no loyalty to Georgia is a disgrace…. he has wiffed again.
flo-ri-duh
October 27th, 2011
10:12 am
I guess Dooley has given up on the season since he is starting a true freshman QB in his first game against South Carolina.
UGAgirlFAN
October 29th, 2011
8:33 am
IF you are “Claiming” to be a UGA FAN then PUT UP OR SHUT UP and post POSITIVE SUPPORT, What do you think the Players and Coaches think when they read this Garbage from the UGA FANS?????? Does it give them confidence??/ Show them that they have Fans there??????? #(*$ NO!!!!
I BELIEVE in YOU!!!!!!!!
I think we can do it this year, if we shake off those ghosts and get the TRUE fans behind us. I love them DAWGS and always will- Win or Lose, The BULLDOGS are who I support no matter what! I will never be a Bandwagon Fan- GOOOOOOOO DAWGS!!!! GET US SOME GATOR MEAT!!!!! I am hungry for some !!!!!
UGAgirlFAN
October 29th, 2011
8:40 am
LOL-Anyone who comes back with a smart@@@ remark or opinion to my post I will take it for what it worth- if negative, then I hit a sore spot and some truth within you and if positive then GO DAWGS!