Video: Florida, Georgia beat reporters look at both sides of rivalry game
Rachel George, who covers the Florida Gators for the Orlando Sentinel, and UGA beat reporter Chip Towers of the Atlanta Journal-constitution talk with CineSport’s Brian Clark about Saturday’s annual rivalry game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida in Jacksonville. . . .
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Dawg48
October 26th, 2011
9:32 pm
I’m going to a oyster roast on jekyll island on Friday night iwill be north of their, thanks for the invite though! Go dawgs!
ringleader
October 26th, 2011
9:40 pm
There is no parking left down by The Landing……..its all been gone since Monday. You would need to park by the new WalMart out I-10 and take the shuttle. We also ate all of the oysters on Jekyll this afternoon, but a 20 ton load is expected tomorrow from Apalach.
BWG
October 26th, 2011
9:45 pm
Just remember Gator fans you guys are still playing catch up in this series. GO DAWGS!!
Smitty
October 26th, 2011
9:46 pm
3 Keys to a UGA Win:
I’ve looked over the UF-UGA match up going back last 10 games. Looked at 100 different variables like turnovers, penalties, etc. 3 keys were found.
1- In our 9 losses in the depressing “Aaron Murray Era”, which many now call “The Athens Great Depression”, Murray throws at least 27 passes. One key is to limit Interception Machine’s touches to 20 passes, only 5 per quarter.
2- In Richt’s 10 UF-UGA games, he is 2-8. The 2 wins, he had a 100 yards rusher, the 8 losses he didn’t. So Crowell must get 100 yards rushing to get a win. This means at least 20 carries. But Crowell needs more touches than Murray to win the game. You put the ball in the hands of playmakers, who protect the football.
3- In 8 out 10 games, the team wins who’s tight end has more yards. So Charles has to show up and dominate. Murray has to FINALLY figure out how to get the ball to Charles. Aron White needs to make some plays when his number is called.
Dawg48
October 26th, 2011
9:47 pm
@ringleader
Get your mullet ready for the game! Business in the front party in the back!
Mobile Dawg
October 26th, 2011
9:58 pm
Smitty, with Richt’s pass happy offense don’t look for number one. The more I see Crowell, the more I see a pure “me” guy. I don’t think he’s mentally tough enough to “tote the rock”. Maybe if it’s not a real physical game he might survive. He wouldn’t last fifteen minutes vs LSU.
My God, a freshman!
October 26th, 2011
10:01 pm
UGA – 34
UF – 17
We are so hungry and tired of the reptiles. You will see a different team. Talk is cheap… so just watch me run.
Senator Blutarsky
October 26th, 2011
10:01 pm
You guys GET OFF OF AARON MURRAY’S CASE.
Murray is BETTER THAN TOM BRADY OR DREW BREES WILL EVER BE.
Murray will win the Heisman this year.
At my very prestigious law firm we figured all this out.
CHILL people.
Dawg48
October 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
I just read that Mitchell want be playing against fla!
Mobile Dawg
October 26th, 2011
10:06 pm
Wow, a “cheap” comedian on a football blog. Can I book you for an Obama fundraiser?
AFAN
October 26th, 2011
10:14 pm
not good if mitchell cant play. we really needed him on the outside.
Eric C.
October 26th, 2011
10:17 pm
From:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-t25-georgia-murraysmission...
Florida defensive end Sharrif Floyd said he’s not impressed with a Bulldogs offense led by Murray and freshman tailback Isaiah Crowell.
“We’re obviously focusing on Georgia, but it’s not really just him we’re looking at,” Floyd said of Murray. “It’s the running back and him. But I really didn’t see nothing outstanding.”
A little BB material
UGA2002
October 26th, 2011
10:34 pm
So how do you bet on an MMA fight?
Trying to figure how to bet on the outcome of the Muschamp vs Grantham throw down after the game is over.
redpantyman
October 27th, 2011
12:19 am
If UGA is ever going to beat them it will be this year. They have lost too many players to roll over the dawgs. We’ll see if UGA can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Albany Alvin
October 27th, 2011
12:39 am
UGA 112 FLORIDA 7 We taking it to dem Gators
SSG Desert Dawg
October 27th, 2011
12:50 am
I just pray we stay disciplined and do not get any killer personal fouls. Remember, they always see the second on. Let your play do the talking and retaliating, Dawgs! I can’t wait. GATA! Go Dawgs!
Thomas Brown
October 27th, 2011
1:26 am
11-13 record all 11 years neutral fields
09-10 record all 11 years neutral fields vs ranked teams at game time
09-10 record all 11 years at Home vs ranked teams at game time
01-03 record all 11 years at Home vs Top 10 teams at game time
03-06 record all 11 years neutral fields vs Top 10 teams at game time
04-09 record all 11 years neutral fields all SEC games
23-26 record all 11 years when opponent scores first
17-25 record all 11 years when trailing at half, lack adjustments
08-30 record all 11 years when trailing 3rd quarter, loser mentality
11-21 record all 11 years when scoring less than 18 points
02-08 record all 11 years vs Florida
33-19 record all 11 years vs SEC East 63 percent win percentage
17-26 record all 11 years vs teams finishing top 25
17 losses all 11 years vs teams who would not have finished top 25
03-10 record all 11 years vs teams finishing top 10
We all know that The SEC was DOWN in 2002, with only 1 other SEC team ending up ranked in the Coaches’ Poll Top 25 and that a 4-Loss Auburn 2002.
We all know that 2005 found that Georgia ended up # 3 of just The SEC teams in the polls.
Florida has their worst football team in 24 years. Time to do something about ALL of this.
azdawg
October 27th, 2011
2:43 am
LSU and AL showed how you beat FL. Other than knocking Brantly out of the game both Saban and Miles dominated FL w/defense. They smothered their running game and didn’t allow the FL to sit in the pocket or run. Not taking anything away from AL or LSU offense it was the D that that held FL almost scoreless.
Tampadawg. I doubt GA’s D can do what AL or LSU did on D to FL. I’ll be a believer when I see it happen. Just hoping the D can do enough while Bobo and the offense don’t turn the ball over, run the ball and score more points than FL does.
With one exception, GA’s wins thus far does not build confidence but rather the opposite when they take the field. You never know what you’re goiong to get.
TampaGator
October 27th, 2011
5:39 am
Eric C…..FYI
Shariff Floyd hasn’t been anything special this year for the Gators. He and Ronald Powell. It is time for both of them to put up or shut up, expecially Mr. Powell (the number one recruit in the nation who has done absolutely nothing at Florida).
TampaGator
October 27th, 2011
5:45 am
azdawg……
Before Brantley got hurt at the end of the first half against Bama…..Florida was going up and down the field against the Tide. A pass int and a sack the hurt Brantley kept that game from being tied at the half. What Bama and LSU did against Florida to win the game was……RUN THE BALL DOWN THEIR THROATS. I don’t think Georgia has the same kind of OL and RBs that Bama and LSU has. But we will see. I am sure Georgia is going to come out and run the ball to try and set up a couple of deep throws. With Demps and Brantley coming back, Georgia will now have to defend real speed on both edges (Rainey and Demps in the backfield). Neither Bama or LSU faced that issue because Demps got injured early in the Bama game.
BobDawg
October 27th, 2011
5:58 am
still kinda hard to believe we owned a 45-22 win advantage over the Tators before 91.. We owned them for 60+ years… This last 20 is just a blip on the radar and about to turn around in our favor now….
not sure he is really playing
October 27th, 2011
6:30 am
Brantley there is something fishy going on there.
Larry
October 27th, 2011
6:31 am
With Florida run buy a head coach that is unproven and appears way above his head and kind or dorky looking, and led on offense buy a 400 pound pig that even gastric bypass surgery hasn’t help to curb his 3rd and 4th plates at the Golden Coral, look for Georgia to dominate this series for at least the next few years until Florida gets another Meyer or Spurrier to take the reigns to take advantage of the abundance of in-state talent.
Tim
October 27th, 2011
7:13 am
It is not a rival when one teams wins 18 out of 21.
bitter fair is fair
October 27th, 2011
7:22 am
trolls —same ole story with richt—————lets just move on—–at least grantham
———————will have the “D” ready
Thomas Brown
October 27th, 2011
7:52 am
tell me again October 27th, 2011 7:10 am
“Florida has the same team attitude problems we have had in the past. 10 players have transferred from their top rated class. Something ain’t right there.”
_____________________________________________________
What is in the past about our problems with players transferring out, flunking out, being kicked off, being suspended for 31 of our players Mark Richt gave Scholarships to for kick-off vs Florida day after tomorrow, who he will not have ? You are making my point about the FUTURE, you know the game day after tomorrow ? “Past.” What a load of hogwash, “past.” The same problems we face day after tomorrow, Florida is put down for by
tell me again
smyrnabob
October 27th, 2011
8:01 am
I sure hope the dogs have worked on special teams during the bye week. It has cost them one game and has kept teams in other games.
nobody
October 27th, 2011
8:04 am
what rivalry?
GATA
October 27th, 2011
8:13 am
Florida’s worst team in 20 years and we are still a 3 point underdog. All I want for Christmas is a Richt Resignatiom!
Gator CHOMP Champ
October 27th, 2011
8:14 am
Like opposing teams of the Yankees who get caught dazing at the pinstripes, not much to report here. We all know who will win, and the confidence that both teams have in the outcome.
Same as last year and next year: FL always beats GA.
Niceville Dawg
October 27th, 2011
8:24 am
GATA,where did you see that we are a three point dog?Every line Ive seen has us favored by three.
Jim Donnan
October 27th, 2011
8:26 am
Alabama did cripple Florida’s offense by injuring Demps and Brantley, but the outcome would have been the same either way. Florida burned Bama with the long TD pass to start the game. After that, they never threatened to sniff the end-zone again. Alabama’s defense is impressive. That said, they also have the best offense in the conference. It’s just as well that Georgia won’t face them this year.
Whiskey Breath
October 27th, 2011
8:26 am
I don’t even have to view the video, The Ga media are the biggest homers on the planet.
Isn’t it time we do the annual let’s kiss Buck’s backside for the 1000th time?. Screw Lynsey, he only carried the 95 yard touchdown. Good ole Ga Dawgs!
1eyedJack
October 27th, 2011
8:30 am
After beatdowns by Bama, LSU, and Awbun, these Gators are about toothless.
Let’s make hand bags and shoes out of ‘em! DAWGS!!!
1eyedJack
October 27th, 2011
8:32 am
Sorry Chip, but Rachel is a LOT prettier than you.
Jalex49
October 27th, 2011
8:35 am
Who really cares about what people think? It’s the players and coaches and it’ll be settled after saturday’s game.
I’m a Georgia fan and always will be regardless of the score! Go Dawgs!!!
Gator CHOMP Champ
October 27th, 2011
8:40 am
Gazing at the pinstripes…
7576DAWG
October 27th, 2011
8:40 am
Murray has been quoted as saying he wants another shot at Florida after all the turn over’s last year , that he learned something. My question is wasn’t the South Carolina game the mirror image of last years Florida’s game. He didn’t learn much.
Murray is the key in this game and how much pressure Robinson, Ogletree, and Jones can put on Brantley. Usually our field goal kicker would be important but Walsh has been so unreliable with must kick’s I hope we don’t even use him except for kick off’s.
Jim Donnan
October 27th, 2011
8:46 am
One thing that I’ve learned is that grading the offensive line is a prerequisite for grading a quarterback.
Niceville Dawg
October 27th, 2011
8:48 am
Walsh has had a couple weeks to get his head right.We all know he’s got the leg,he just lost something between his ears.
d-dog
October 27th, 2011
8:55 am
The shoe is on the other foot (uga). The two speedy back at fla are coming off injuries, they will have rust just like Brantley. The are great players but you never at your best with a injury mind set, UGA “D” is no joke 8th overall in total “D” nation wide. Do you really think they will lay down, quit, I don’t think so. If the UGA “O” stumbles the “D” will prevell. UGA 35 FLA 10
DawginLex
October 27th, 2011
8:59 am
This is setting up nicely for the gators
Brantley back
Mitchell out for us
Geathers and Williams out for the 1st half
I thought we could really beat them but it appears that Richt is destined to lose this game and get fired or resign.
I say 21-17 Florida and I hope that I am really really wrong.
TallyDawg
October 27th, 2011
9:01 am
I’m worried about the lack of a passing game threat. With Wooten and Mitchell out, all we have is Brown…that allows the Gators to crowd the line to shut down Crowell and out tight end..
ugab
October 27th, 2011
9:17 am
Ga’s D was exposed by Vandy. It is hard to say what Ga’s Offense will do under Bobo. OL are not blocking like a 320 lb a piece line should block. Gators have lost to three very good teams. Auburn is good. It is a toss up. Goo dawgs!!! I need TICKETS GA SIDE!!!
1eyedJack
October 27th, 2011
9:19 am
DawginLex, sounds like you took a Vince Munson pill. Cheer up my man.
Brantley back (rusty and wobbly)
Mitchell out for us (Sandbag! Mitchell plays.)
Geathers and Williams out for the 1st half (But we get them back the second half, and we got ‘Tree and Cornelius the whole game. Jenkins earns his scholarship. Commings goes to safety and Brandon Smith to corner.)
ugab
October 27th, 2011
9:22 am
PLEASE DO NOT WEAR THOSE UGLY UNIFORMS.
ugab
October 27th, 2011
9:23 am
LET’S GO DAWGS!! GET AFTER THEM GATORS!!
ugab
October 27th, 2011
9:24 am
Moreno won the last game for us. We need IC to have a good day.
d-dog
October 27th, 2011
9:25 am
o’u unbleviers, don’t worry about the Dowgs they will be fine. Don’t be suprised if coach “R” maybe setting up fla on the deep threat by sanding bagging “WR” “M”. If he can’t go there is a stable full of horses to “TCB”, Brown, King, Bennett to name three and I haven’t said anything about the TE”. look at the dept cart there are others. If you don’t beleve that on you. GOOOOOO DOWGSSSSSS.
DawginLex
October 27th, 2011
9:38 am
1eyedjack
Richt usually does not lie about his players and their availability. Mitchell re-injured his hamstring on Monday and he is being considered to be left in Athens, much less play in the game.
I’m hoping Marlon Brown can step up.
I’m also hoping we can sack Brantley a few times and get in his head. It sure won’t help his physical condition either.
There are just a lot of negatives for us and positives for them. Not to mention 2-8 including 2002,2003,2005 where we should have won.