Q&A: Richt says faith helped him endure early-season criticism
Following is a transcription of comments from Georgia coach Mark Richt and various players from Tuesday’s media luncheon at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall. The Bulldogs (7-2, 5-1 SEC) play host to Auburn (6-3, 4-2) on Saturday . . .
Head Coach Mark Richt
Opening Statement . . .
“We all know Auburn is the defending national champions. They have impressed me quite a bit, especially how they have fought to win a couple of fourth quarter battles, some very close games that they have prevailed in. Even game one, I remember watching a little bit of that on TV as we were getting prepared to play Boise State. It looked like Utah State had won the game and went up 10 with just a couple of minutes to go. Auburn scored, got the onside kick, and scored again. You can’t do that unless you have a special team, and you can’t do that unless you really prepare for those types of moments. That’s great coaching.
“Coach (Gene) Chizik has done a wonderful job at Auburn. They play hard, they are fundamentally sound, they have great special teams. I know they’ll be well-rested and have a great plan coming off of an open date. It’s going to be a heck of challenge for us. We are looking forward to it. We are hoping to have a great practice today. Today is huge for us.”
On Georgia’s run defense . . .
“I think our run defense is better for a lot of reasons. Number one, we are big. We are big up front. A year ago our nose guard was DeAngelo Tyson. Tyson is a pretty big man, but compared to what Kwame (Geathers) is and what Jonathan Jenkins is, it’s just a little bit different. Now at the end position, to be able to take DeAngelo and move him out along with Abry Jones, they are pretty big, stout guys up front. They’ve taken a lot of pressure off of some young linebackers and inexperienced linebackers throughout the year. If you can get those guys eating up a couple of blockers, all of a sudden your linebackers starting doing extremely well. I think we’ve also grown at the linebacker position. Mike Gilliard has been outstanding. The guy gets his opportunity and does well. You hate to play a freshman, but Amarlo (Herrera) has gone in there and done very well also. Getting (Alec Ogletree) has been big. The other thing is the support from the safeties has been big. I just think we understand what we’re doing better. I think Coach (Todd) Grantham, being in his second year, it’s been very, very good.”
Most striking difference from last year . . .
“Our third down conversions might be the most striking difference from a year ago statistically. We weren’t very good at getting people off the field, and now we are. That’s really another reason why you don’t see as many rushing yards because we are getting them off the field, and when you do that they aren’t scoring. I think offensively we’ve scored enough early enough to get people a little bit concerned about staying with the game plan. If their plan going in was to run the rock, once you get behind a little bit it’s harder to do that. You feel like you are less patient. I think you have to score points offensively too to get people to feel like they have to throw the ball more than they would like to. All those things together I think have been a big reason.”
On whether Georgia will rotate players at kicker again this week . . .
“I’m not going to divulge that right now because I’m not 100 percent sure. I will say I thought it went well. I’m glad we scored touchdowns and all we kicked was extra points, but it would have been a little more interesting to me to see guys attempt field goals under that rotation. We’re going to go through practice too and see how everybody does throughout the week. It’s a highly competitive situation, and I think that’s healthy. I think it’s good for them.”
On facing Auburn’s offensive tempo . . .
“I think we’re in good condition. I think we’ve benefitted from very mild weather. Most of our games have been where it hasn’t been extremely hot, and I think that’s helped us. We’re in the time of the year where it’s very cool. You have TV timeouts happening all the time. It’s almost hard to get tired out there. When a team like that starts running their offense and they don’t substitute, which means we can’t substitute and they get a couple of first downs back to back, you are going to get some people tired, especially the big interior defensive linemen. That’s been part of our strategy too. If you run off about four, five or six plays in a row without changing personnel and without having to punt somewhere along the way, you’ll get some guys a little bit tired.”
On how Aaron Murray has played in big games . . .
“I think Murray has progressed extremely well. I think he is a very good quarterback and I think he’s a great leader. The quarterback is not the only guy out there playing. Everybody is playing. Everybody has to make plays. I’m glad we’ve got him. I think he’s one of the best quarterbacks in our league, if not the best. We’re real pleased with Aaron.”
On Georgia’s youth and how they have matured . . .
“Going into the season I wasn’t thinking in my mind that we were going to be that young of a team, but as it turned out some young players kind of rose up and started making plays for us. They got a little bit more playing time either through their production during camp or through injuries, whatever it might be. I think right now we have three seniors up front on offense, our fullback Bruce Figgins is in the starting lineup, and on defense DeAngelo (Tyson) and (Brandon) Boykin is all we have as far as seniors. Of course our kicker and punter are seniors. We are a relatively young team.
“What happens is when you get into camp and you start practicing and you spend time with your team day after day after day, you just get a good feel for them. By the time we got to game one I knew we had a really good team. I knew we had good unity. I thought the leadership was good. I thought we had just a very positive camp. We had guys who were playing hard. I think guys were totally bought into what our coaches were trying to teach. All those things I felt like we already had. The truth of the matter is when you lose the first two games it basically reveals if you have a close-knit team or not. It’s rare that you’ll have a team that’s not unified, lose two and then all of a sudden you get unified. I don’t think that happens. When you hit adversity, you find out what you’ve already developed and find out what you already have. I just felt like we had a good bunch all along. I’m glad there are a lot of young guys making plays. I think we’re doing a better job of playing more guys period and relying on different people than just everybody feeling like I can’t make a substitution here or this backup is going to not be ready. I think injury has forced us to do that in some cases, and not having an A.J. Green where everybody has to do their part, I think it’s been healthy for the morale of the team, too.”
On the team’s chemistry after an 0-2 start . . .
“Basically, you try to build team. You try to build togetherness. You try to build family. You try to build trust. That’s how you handle adversity when you have trust, when you have unity and when you have guys that believe. But you never for sure until it hits you in the mouth how you are going to react. I wasn’t shocked that they guys reacted in a real positive way. Again, if you back up to game one we just weren’t as ready for that game as they were. That’s just the way I see it, and they are a very good football team. Game two was our first SEC game, so we still knew we had a shot to win our league which is the only thing we can control. When the game was over I don’t think anybody left there thinking ‘my gosh, we’ve got no chance in this league, we can’t do it.’ We left there feeling like if we would be more disciplined and take care of the ball better and not allow certain big plays from happening we had a very good chance to win that game. We felt like as the season progressed we didn’t feel like there wasn’t any team on our schedule that we couldn’t beat I guess is the best way to say it. There wasn’t a whole lot of ‘woe is me’ in the there, it was more of ‘if we get our act together we together we can be really good.’”
On how Richt has personally handled criticism this year…
“I know you never know what tomorrow is going to bring, so it’s not like we’ve arrived or anything like that. But we have played well lately and we’ve won lately so that’s a big deal. Quite frankly, I love the game of football. I love my job. I love Georgia. But what I do is not who I am. I’ve said that before. I think sometimes if we become what we do, and then things aren’t going just right, then all of a sudden our entire world falls apart. I’ve got a faith in my Lord and savior Jesus Christ, and I know that God loves me and is going to take care of me. I just truly believe that. When all the games are done and all the life is lived, I know where I’ll be for eternity. Not to say I don’t care about what happens in this world because that’s not true. Colossians 3:23 says ‘whatever you do, do your work heartily as unto the Lord,’ so that’s what I was doing on a daily basis. I was doing my job as best I could and trying to do it for his glory and try not to worry about anything else. That’s kind of how I navigated that time and there will be more tough times I’m sure. That’s the way life is.”
On if he felt any relief when Arkansas beat South Carolina…
“No. Not at all because now the fact that we are in control of our own destiny really all this is on us. Before we really didn’t have control, and we could only control trying to keep pace. Now that we have control of our destiny I would say that’s even more of a reason to heighten your work ethic and prepare maybe even a little harder.”
On Cordy Glenn’s move from left guard to left tackle for this season…
“It is different. Cordy is a big strong, guy, and he is very athletic. When you play guard it is a smaller space. You’re not dealing in pass protection with quite as much. People talk about a guy being on an island and being on the back side of your quarterback that is a very important responsibility. You’re dealing with a lot more speed as far as the rushers are concerned. I think Cordy has improved every week. I think he’s very comfortable there now. I think his future is very bright. I think he could play tackle or guard in the NFL. I think he made a wise decision to come back and play another year and prove he could be athletic enough to play on the edge too in the best league in college football. Cordy is a man of very few words, but I’ve had a couple times with one moment being after the Florida game that I think he was very happy he decided to come back. Maybe for just that moment alone might have made it worth it for him, but I think he’s also really improved his stock in my opinion.”
On if Isaiah Crowell will start at tailback vs. Auburn…
“Isaiah is the starter right now. I can’t imagine him not being that. We’re expecting big things from him this week. I think he will do very well in practice, and I think he will be focused and ready to go. I don’t think there’s any question he’s learned some things through this and there’s no doubt he will be better and stronger for it I think. “
On any concerns with Isaiah’s maturity…
“I think it’s hard to be a true freshman in major college football. This first semester there is so many things being asked of them. You’ve got all the academic responsibilities – of course, going to class, but also we have tutoring sessions, we have academic mentors, study hall. There’s just a lot of academic support involved in that freshman year. We do micromanage our freshmen. We want them to get off to a good start academically, so because of that there is an awful lot of time and things he has to be held accountable to – and I’m talking about all freshmen. Then you’ve got football. You’re competing at a level that you’ve never competed at before. You’re learning things that you’ve never learned before. You’re being pushed by your coaches. You’re being pushed to your limits because now there’s a lot of great athletes out on the field compared to maybe what it was like in high school. There’s a lot – first time away from home – the list goes on. There’s just not enough time in the day for everything. For all these freshmen, I don’t think I’ve ever had a freshman navigate it without hitting a wall somewhere along the way or just shake his head and say ‘what the heck happened?’ I think all these kids are going through some tough times. I’ve got a lot of faith in Isaiah, and I think Isaiah is going to do real well for Georgia.”
On the BCS championships possibly being an LSU-Alabama rematch and having played Boise State if he thinks the system is fair…
“The system hasn’t played out. It’s just a bunch of people talking about it with what might happen and all that kind of thing. I think Boise State can line up against anybody in America and have a realistic shot of winning. I do think that.”
On WR Chris Conley . . .
“Chris is doing great. He works so hard. He’s very diligent in the meeting room, on the practice field and he stays after practice works on things. I remember just all summer long my office looks out into this green room and if I was in there for whatever reason – grabbing something out of the fridge or whatever – there would be Chris out there trying to get Christian LeMay to through the ball to him or something or trying to find a way to get better. You’d see him over the office getting in the film room or whatever it was. I wasn’t that surprised that he would make a contribution. I didn’t necessarily expect it this year. We weren’t even really sure we were going to play him right away. It took a couple games in until we decided let’s play the kid. Part of the reason why he did play was because he paid attention, he was diligent, he knew what to do and we thought he could line up and not get us beat. Beyond that he started making plays, and he’s really gained a lot of confidence and we’ve gained more confidence in him. As far as freshmen go, Malcolm Mitchell of course made a pretty big splash early on, but Chris Conley has also made a difference for us in some big games so we are proud of him.”
On when the decision was made to not redshirt Chris Conley…
“I don’t even remember when that moment of truth was when we said let’s play him. Whenever that first game he played – was it Ole Miss? – it was that time we said let’s play the guy. It didn’t look like (Rantavious) Wooten was going to play or maybe Wooten had just got hurt. I don’t know what happened, but we had an injury here and an injury there. I think Marlon (Brown) working on an ankle, and we said we had to play somebody and let’s play him.”
GEORGIA PLAYER QUOTES
DE Abry Jones:
- On playing against Auburn’s offense — “I think it’s going to be a little harder to defend against Auburn than a traditional offense. I am fortunate to have to see too much of the motion since I am a defensive lineman. My job is to control the line of scrimmage so that the linebackers and defensive backs can see where the ball actually is. I try to keep the offense corralled so that the other guys can come in and make plays.”
- On Auburn’s offense without Cam Newton — “I don’t see a huge difference in Auburn from last year to this year. Auburn still has a good offensive line that is really physical up front. They work really well together. Even though Cam was a big part of their offense last year, they are still the same time and run the same plays and still have some great playmakers.”
- On Auburn quarterback Clint Moseley – “I think Clint Moseley does a good job for them. They don’t ask him to do too much because of all of the playmakers he’s got around him. He does a great job of not giving the game away and giving the ball to his playmakers.”
LB Mike Gilliard:
- On Auburn’s offensive playmakers — “Auburn has a lot of weapons on their offense like Michael Dyer, Onterio McCalebb and Philip Lutzenkirchen. Dyer is a good player who gets down and runs fast and can make you miss and McCalebb is a speedster and very shifty. Lutzenkirchen can block well and catch well also. One of the main things that we have to do is run to the ball and tackle well. Those guys can make you miss and if you miss, they have the ability to take it to the house.”
- On Georgia’s defense versus Auburn’s offense — This is the SEC, you can’t look at where the offense and defense ranks because every team is good and every team can get beat any given Saturday. I’m not focusing on that. I’m just trying to focus on getting better and go out there and make plays on Saturday because Auburn is a really good team with a lot of playmakers on their offense.
- On Auburn’s offense under Gus Malzahn — “That offense can trick you. For instance you can be running one way and the ball is going the other way. We have to go out and play assignment football against an offense like Auburn’s.”
QB Aaron Murray
- On the emotions from last year’s game carrying over to this year – “I don’t think so. It’s two new teams; I mean we’re not the same exact teams we were last year. We’re just going to go out there and play ball. We’re not talking about last year; we’re just worried about going out there, making plays and putting points on the board. That’s the only thing that matters. We’ve done a great job all year of not really letting our emotions get the best of us. There was one game, against Vanderbilt, where in a couple of plays we got a little emotional. Other than that, we’ve done a great job of limiting the penalties, not letting our emotions get the best of us and not making any stupid plays on the field.”
- On last year’s game: “We’re not talking about last year. We’re not worried about what happened last year; we’re only worried about getting better and winning this game. Last year has nothing to do with this year at all; it’s two completely different teams. We’re just going to go out there and win the game.”
- On preparing for the physicality of this year’s game — “We’ve played physical teams all year and I’ve taken hits here and there. We’ve just got to go out there any treat it like any other game.”
- On the rivalry — “Last year was really my first time being a part of the experience; I didn’t grow up watching this game or really understand how big of a rivalry this is. I think it’s two great football teams; it’s two extremely well coached teams. Every SEC game is important. You look at it for us, if we don’t win this game and South Carolina wins theirs, they’re back in the drivers seat. It’s a must-win for us and I know Auburn wants to win to stay up in the West and give them a shot at the post-season. We just have to go out there and play ball.”
TE Aron White
- On Chris Conley — “I think he kind of got over-shadowed a little bit by how well Malcolm Mitchell was playing early on. Malcolm is definitely a special player and I think Malcolm’s injury maybe helped Conley a little bit because it gave him the chance to slide up the depth chart, get some playing time and showcase his abilities. Conley is a very fast, lean and athletic wide receiver and he just happened to be in the same class with another wide receiver who is very fast, lean and athletic. These past couple games, Conley has come in and played very well. Any time a young guy comes out and does well, that’s huge for Georgia because that’s just one more threat we’ve got out there.”
- On the physicality of last year’s game — “It was definitely a game that nearly got out of hand there. Any time you’re playing in a rivalry game, there are going to be some questionable things when guys let their emotions get them best of them. They were having that hurricane season and we were a team that was a little down and out. We came out early in that game and played well, but then we lost the lead. We had our chance to de-throne the king last year and we let it slip by. That’s in large part because of the way Auburn was playing; they were a great team last year. It definitely got a little ugly at times; there are some plays we wish we could take back and some player we wish we got to see again. At the end of the day, we’re a new team and they’re a new team. Even though a lot of the same players are going to be out there, it’s a completely different feel this season. We’re in a spot where we control our own destiny and they’re in a spot where they’re trying to put themselves in the best situation they can, as far as the post-season is concerned. They’re a great team and not one that we’re going to underestimate, but we definitely have something to prove against them. They’re a team that I hadn’t lost to until last year. I’m sure they have it out for us, just like we have it out for them this weekend.”
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285 comments Add your comment
bigdawg
November 8th, 2011
2:45 pm
First
bigdawg
November 8th, 2011
2:45 pm
and I read the article first before posting.
bigdawg
November 8th, 2011
2:46 pm
Guess everyone is reading about Joe Pa..
Reality
November 8th, 2011
2:50 pm
Good stuff…but, here come the goons in 3, 2, 1…
Lowcountry Bulldawg
November 8th, 2011
3:02 pm
Exciting upcoming weekend for the football team. USCe kicking off at Noon, so heading into the game we as fans will know that USCe will essentially be eliminated once UF beats them.
The team has came together and with all the young talent at skill positions this team will be able to put some points on the board in the next few seasons. Congrats Coach Richt for a job well done in holding the team together.
UGA Insider
November 8th, 2011
3:04 pm
Don’t let anyone fool you…the coaches have been playing the AU cheapshots in the locker room all day. This is a major pay-back game for UGA.
Jake Dawg
November 8th, 2011
3:09 pm
I just want to hear Sanford rocking people. If our fans get loud, which they aren’t the best at doing, then they can swing the game. Can’t wait until Saturday.
Frank Lane
November 8th, 2011
3:10 pm
I really like the rhetoric of this team.
Jake Dawg
November 8th, 2011
3:13 pm
I want to see Moseley flat on his back a few times, with Tree and Jarvis standing over him.
JB
November 8th, 2011
3:14 pm
Great Youtube out there showing the dirty hits, Auburn staff reaction and good intro to what you are about to watch. It is formatted as to just show the dirty stuff and in slow mo. Don’t miss Cam hitting Rambo in the face like a prize fighter while being chased out of bounds. The tape is very damning. Yea, it’s old news, but I wish the team could see it.
WHO LET DA DAWGS OUT!
November 8th, 2011
3:14 pm
Go Dawgs!!!!!!!!! Defense shows up, Crowell with a big game.
Dawgs 24-Auburn 14
blue turf
November 8th, 2011
3:15 pm
Great article just know we are rooting for you for the rest of the season ever here.
JB
November 8th, 2011
3:17 pm
Thanks blue turf…………We’ve been making that win look better for you guys every week. I hope we can win out.
BullDawg Rick
November 8th, 2011
3:18 pm
Going to be a great day.. Great game in the Classic City… I just feel the rejuvination in this TEAM!!
Just Win Baby & we’re in the Dome again!!!
duronimo
November 8th, 2011
3:18 pm
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Gary
November 8th, 2011
3:19 pm
My faith in Coach Richt got me through the early games. Glad to see things turned around. I have hated Auburn since my first year at Georgia living in Payne Hall in ‘77, right next to the stadium. Having to walk back to the dorm through all those obnoxious Tiger fans after suffering another home loss to them. Not going to happen this year. Go Dawgs!
Cuz
November 8th, 2011
3:21 pm
I am not worried about what happened last year and I hope to God our team is not concentrating on it. Just go out there and play Georgia football and win this thing. We are two down in the series and I want one of them back.
Scott
November 8th, 2011
3:23 pm
After 7 wins in a row the Dawgs have earned a big game. Now the fans need to get in to the stadium and make the atmosphere one to remember. Go Dawgs!
DC
November 8th, 2011
3:35 pm
JB how come you didn’t mention the dirty plays that UGA did very early in the game…and I hope you aren’t talking the video where it bashes Cam for blowing kisses..like he does in the NFL too…
BMDPD
November 8th, 2011
3:36 pm
Good post, Scott. Wish I could go to the game.
LoganvilleDAWG
November 8th, 2011
3:36 pm
Thank you Coach Richt, staff & players for playing very good football the last 7 games, KEEP IT UP!!! This game is for all the marbles & I am looking forward to seeing what we got.
All of you DAWG fans that attend the game, PLEASE MAKE SOME FREAKING NOISE. I want this place to be louder then it was in 2007 against these guys. Lets be the 12th man. Our players & coaches eat of this & I want to get in the heads of the other team.
So all of the true DAWG fans lets keep supporting Coach Richt & cheer this team to victory.
HUNKER DOWN HAIRY DAWGS!!!
Evansdawg
November 8th, 2011
3:41 pm
Not that it is likely, but can you imagine the whirlwind that would surround UGA if they went the distance all the way to the SEC crown? The BCS computers would commit suicide. This is a young team. Imagine how good they could possibly be in a year or two. Its scary. I didn’t even think we would be having the conversation of a division title prior to the season.
Evansdawg
November 8th, 2011
3:42 pm
…and no…I’m not so certain we will beat Auburn. But, I sure hope we do!
duronimo
November 8th, 2011
3:43 pm
Sometimes Christianity can be used as an “out”. Win and God is blessing …. lose and it’s still just dandy …. God is trying to teach us something in our adversity. Why float along with our “out” in our hip pocket to pull out when we fail. Aren’t Christians involved with virtually every team? And aren’t the winners simply doing their jobs better than the losers …. Christ notwithstanding. Coach Richt’s religion is important in that it provides a moral compass that should prevent what just has happened at Penn State. Running a clean program is inherent with who Richt is, and we are blessed by that. But he still has to do his job and take responsibility for the results.
Even if...
November 8th, 2011
3:47 pm
…UF beats SC, UGA can still lose to AU and KY and still finish behind SC in the East – that would make AU, champion of th SEC East (record speaking that is)..
LoganvilleDAWG
November 8th, 2011
3:49 pm
JakeDawg, you hit the nail on the head by saying we are not the best at it. The noise level at the stadium s—s, it used to be a tough place to play but not anymore, it’s like a home game for the other team because all our fans want to do is complain about this & that. MAKE SOME FREAKIN NOISE get in the other teams head, pump our guys up. When I was in school the late 70’s early 80’s we made alot more noise, BUT NOT NOW.
So I am asking for the team, GET LOUD, THE WHOLE GAME. GO DAWGS, SIC’M
Thomas Brown
November 8th, 2011
3:49 pm
Who is our opponent this week who is not going to end the season a ranked team, either ?
You read it here first...
November 8th, 2011
3:50 pm
…UGA will lose to AU and GT; Clemson will lose to SC and either GT or VT in the ACC championship game – that means 8-4 UGA will play 9-3 Clemson in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl on New Years Eve…
Thomas Brown
November 8th, 2011
3:50 pm
You know ?
The opponent with no passing offense ?
The opponent with no special teams ?
The opponent with no defense ?
Lost Gator Fan
November 8th, 2011
3:50 pm
Dawgs are overrated, they haven’t played anybody good and when they do they lose.
hike!!!
November 8th, 2011
3:57 pm
Georgia’s defense is maturing into a great one. Auburn’s is very suspect. That’s the reason the odds makers have Ga by nearly 2 touchdowns.
If we run the table…watch out LSU.
hike!!!
November 8th, 2011
4:03 pm
Evansdawg
Beating the mighty LSU is suddenly a real possibility, and you can thank the defense…they are becoming the real deal.
ARdawg
November 8th, 2011
4:04 pm
Gatahs were WAYYyyy overrated. Every time they play somebody, anybody, they lose
ARdawg
November 8th, 2011
4:05 pm
Maybe they won’t lose this week though. Go Gatahs, Go Corch Will Muschamp
Fact Finding Missionary
November 8th, 2011
4:06 pm
Opening Statement . . .
“We all know Auburn is the defending national champions.”
Something is wrong with that sentence…in more ways than one.
Now you know
November 8th, 2011
4:06 pm
Faith is important – but seven weeks of cupcakes didn’t hurt either. Coastal Carolina, Ole Miss, Missy state, TN, Vandy, FL, NM State….
KJ
November 8th, 2011
4:07 pm
Secure the win and then call time outs near the end to savor the moment like Urban did to us in 2008. Would that be too much?
Joe Pa
November 8th, 2011
4:09 pm
Yeah… That’s what I said too.
ARdawg
November 8th, 2011
4:12 pm
Oh the bitter rat bastids. Back to harp on scheduling again. Where were @zz clowns when UGA was playing the toughest schedule in college?
Jimmy Swaggart
November 8th, 2011
4:13 pm
Me too.
HedgesHaven
November 8th, 2011
4:14 pm
ESPN’s guise that their coverage of the Penn State story is to remember the victims is a disgrace…this is media gold for them
Ted Haggard
November 8th, 2011
4:15 pm
I feel your pain guys.
ARdawg
November 8th, 2011
4:15 pm
GT Jose’
If we had played mighty Western KY, Middle Tennessee and powerhouse Kansas, we’d be 3-0 too
roughrider
November 8th, 2011
4:16 pm
I can’t believe we are a 13 point favorite.
ARdawg
November 8th, 2011
4:16 pm
Now get back on that lawn mower and finish the grass
Coastal Carolina
November 8th, 2011
4:16 pm
Be a Dawg!
Coastal Carolina
November 8th, 2011
4:17 pm
We don’t need no kitty cats ’round here!
HedgesHaven
November 8th, 2011
4:18 pm
@ Thomas Brown,
At least your usual bs was limited to one sentence. Thank you.
My God, a freshman!
November 8th, 2011
4:22 pm
REMEMBER LAST YEAR!!!!!!! That should be all the motivation we need. We will take them to the shed!!!!!!!!!!
Dawg_Mike
November 8th, 2011
4:23 pm
I still wonder why we dont give the rock to Z Ogletree or Figgins.Please tell me we will not go an entire season with zero carries by our fullbacks. Are they that bad at running the ball when we need a yard or so?
Roll the Hedges
November 8th, 2011
4:23 pm
We’re coming – and we’re bringing TP!
Black jerseys please
November 8th, 2011
4:30 pm
Red in warmup; Black during game.
Early Cuyler
November 8th, 2011
4:32 pm
Coach Rick said my boy Rusty could start at Georgy next year… Iffin he gets his GED.
Destin Dawg
November 8th, 2011
4:32 pm
Awlbarn had the week off…. Malzahn will have some trickeration.. reverses… wheel routes… fake kicks.. Grantham will have the junkyard Dawgs ready.. I dont see how S.C. can beat Fla.. no Q.B. no RB.. ??
Early Cuyler
November 8th, 2011
4:33 pm
I like that Grantham boy. Gotta lotta spirit!
Destin Dawg
November 8th, 2011
4:34 pm
Dwag Mike.. YES.. give it to Zander of Figgens
Destin Dawg
November 8th, 2011
4:34 pm
DAWG
dean
November 8th, 2011
4:35 pm
Please God let my DVR be working properly on Saturday!
Wet Willie...keep on smiling
November 8th, 2011
4:41 pm
With a schedule like you have played Ga State would have beaten the same teams. You can’t make this sheet up…LOL
Chicago Dawg
November 8th, 2011
4:43 pm
45-20 UGA. Here’s their signature win before the SEC championship!
NC Dawg
November 8th, 2011
4:45 pm
Do you think there will be any tweak to the uniforms this week? I would love to see the “red zone” portion of the field trimmed in red like 2007. Also, place Georgia “G’s” as the goal line symbols. Maybe a Bulldog head logo or two on the field…fire it up! Let’s Go Dawgs!
P.S. I read articles before posting too.
Early Cuyler
November 8th, 2011
4:48 pm
Orta put some Coach Rick bobbleheads on top o’ them goalposts too!
Tim
November 8th, 2011
4:49 pm
If GA runs the table and beats LSU in the dome would they play for the National Championship?
Dawgtownrambler
November 8th, 2011
4:51 pm
Let’s BLACKOUT this Auburn scum!!! Our D needs to just straight up smack them around for 4 quarters!!
Early Cuyler
November 8th, 2011
4:51 pm
Will they even be a nashnul chamyunship if Hell freezes over?
CHDawg
November 8th, 2011
5:06 pm
Auburn won the NC last year; they have had top ten recruiting classes lately; they are ranked; well coached, and they have a winning record…come up with some new material trolls!
Aron White speaks for me « Year of the Dawg
November 8th, 2011
5:06 pm
[...] AJC asked Aron White to give his thoughts on the physicality of last year’s game against Auburn. Nestled in his [...]
Lotus
November 8th, 2011
5:23 pm
Playing 7 teams with at least 4 losses helped too!!!
Don’t worry, lose to Auburn & Tech and he’ll be looking for a new job.
Hasn’t beat a ranked team since 2009. 22 games running.
Willie Martinezz
November 8th, 2011
5:25 pm
Puleeeaaaasssee. Let me come back and prove to you that I am THE MAN. I want another chance. I want to prove to you that I am not another Jerry Sandusky. I AM THE FOOTBALL GOD.
Bubba
November 8th, 2011
5:25 pm
Roll(butt wipe) Tide9funk remover)
Lotus
November 8th, 2011
5:29 pm
Thought Coacg\h Richt went easy on Murray. Let’s shhot straight: Murray has flooped in every big game he’s played in, most dismally. The last time we played a big game, what South Carolina, week 2, Murray had a bunch of interceptions, and 2 fumbles. Has Murray ever beat a ranekd team yet in 2010 or 2011? Not that I know of. 0-8 record there or something like that? I wouldn’t say he’s “progressed”, his last game vs. South Carolina, he regressed, then the Bowl game 2 games before that, 2 int’s there and 45% completion. Murray isn’t a big gmae QB.
coachx
November 8th, 2011
5:32 pm
Sanford Stadium will be rocking Saturday afternoon.
Its Great TO Be A Georgia Bulldawg !
Go DAWGS !
Lotus
November 8th, 2011
5:36 pm
Auburn & Tech, along with Bpoise & South Carolina, are the only 4 games that tests Richt’s faith so far.
So far, score after first 2 against Boise & South Carolina is:
Richt’s Faith= 0, Adversity 2
Could be 0-4 after AUburn & Tech.
Talk’s cheap.
Bob
November 8th, 2011
5:38 pm
Excellent coverage Chip, and a fine article. I’m waiting to see how we do against a .500+ opponent…and at home, too. Richt and his clones haven’t shown me much for the past five years except we’ve padded our record against patsies. (And, AAron has padded his stats, too). We should beat Auburn by a touchdown and Kentucky by 17, but let’s see. I’ll get back on the Richt bandwaggon when he earns it.
Lotus
November 8th, 2011
5:38 pm
Team has started to crack here near the end: cursing out players by Richt after Vandy game, Grantham going after the Head Coach of Vanderbilt, and players allegedly smoking weed and getting suspended, obviously, this team’s character and coach’s behavior is embarrasing. I think we lead the SEC in arrests in the last 5 years.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
5:45 pm
Go Preacher Richt.
I wonder what Jesus was doing or thinking up there with that “Christian’s only” God when all those big old, flesh-eating monsters were running around the earth eating each other and just about everything else on the planet at the time. Oh, that was about the time when Jesus told the “Christian only” God that “He” really does make mistakes afterall…..and “He” better listen to Jesus and go fix that big one. Yes, Jesus has a “plan” for everyone….but….you just better hope “He” does not repeat his first mistake with your particular plan…..????????
Yes…..it does take simple, mindless brains to be led to brainless pie in the sky water faith. The 13th century church first thought of the concept when they invented “religion” as the ideal way to control the uneducated, simple minds of the time……..and now preachers and evangelists are doing the same….but…..they now want more than just your brain and all the power over you…..they want all your money too. Funny, how that happened. READ. It will open your mind!!!
True faith is neither blind nor stupid…….nor limiting. True fath is an open mind that is free to see and think for itself…….everything your preacher (and your government and media) do not want you to do. They are winning. You are losing. Hope you are happy. Mark Richt seems to be. Maybe the lack of use of the mind in his relgion is impacting his ability to use the mind while coaching…..hummmmmmmm.
Now….begin the insults. That is what brainless, mindless people do…….oh…..that was brainless, mindless of me. Sorry.
Crab Island Dawg
November 8th, 2011
5:47 pm
So what is Malcomb Mitchell’s status?
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
5:49 pm
P.S…….
Since the AJC gave Richt the venue to preach his religion…..so I thought I would use the same venue to “preach” as well. Seems only fair to me.
whatacrew
November 8th, 2011
5:52 pm
So CMR “kept the faith” – But tell me – WHO has UGA played since going 0-2?? No one. Just look at the combined conference records of the teams they beat (of course this EXCLUDES Coastal Carolina and wimping New Mex St). UGA’s schedule is the laughing stock of the SEC – at least SC played Ark – which GA would get beat by them as well. And at least FL played LSU and AL – both would destroy GA – So go ahead CMR lovers – eat it up while you can – because it’s very easy to “keep the faith” when you play the teams UGA has played since Zero and Two.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
5:52 pm
Crab…..
Jesus told Richt when he prayed last night that Mitchell would be healed by Saturday…..you and Richt just have to have plenty of faith. Believe!
Bob
November 8th, 2011
5:53 pm
Thank you Tampa Gator for your essay on religion. If I didn’t know better, I would think you paraphrased this from a billboard on Dale Mabry Blvd. I don’t think God cares which team wins, but I do think He appreciates sportsmanship.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
5:56 pm
Bob…….
I don’t think God cares about any of that…….frankly. “God” is not what any of us think “God” is….frankly…..all of our minds are too simply to understand…..and that is another reason we created religion.
But I do agree with you comment in your post.
Doobie Brothers
November 8th, 2011
5:59 pm
You should have asked him if Crowell was a one time dope smoker or a chain dope smoker.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
5:59 pm
And Bob……
I apologize…….I just get tired on religion trying to dicate politics…..and now college football. I hate politics….but I love college football. KEEP RELIGION OUT OF IT…..AJC……report about pads on pads, please. I frankly don’t think what Richt thinks about faith or religion has anything to do with football…..maybe his relationship with his players……but nothing else. I think he should keep it that way and not use religion to “recruit” players.
larry munson
November 8th, 2011
6:00 pm
just beat auburn period then we can see coach smile, hunker down one more time.
Doobie Brothers
November 8th, 2011
6:01 pm
Also God isn’t a football fan of a particular team. He loves Will Muschamp & Gene Chizik as much as he loves Mark Richt. God loves everyone.
Bob
November 8th, 2011
6:01 pm
Hey Tampa…is the Causeway Grill (on the Courtney Campbell Causeway) still in business? They always had the coldest beer and excellent fried ‘gator tail.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
6:02 pm
Now….that I have made all the “religious” angry…..I will say good night.
P.S…….I hope you beat Auburn on Saturday. You guys need your faith in Richt uplifted by a major, God-fearing event like winning the SEC East title. Then…..the mad hatter will dive up from Louisana and ruin your faith once again…..but…..at least it will not be the “DEVIL” from Alabama.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
6:05 pm
They are having some issues because of road expansion……it really hurt their business. Not sure if it put them out of business though. I have not been there, but I heard it is or was great for food and drink. Great after work hang out. I prefer a couple of places in the Dunedin area myself for a cold one…….Eddys is one….great place to watch the NFL on Sunday as well.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
6:08 pm
Doobie….
If he loves me so much…..why did he give me such terrible gas when I eat boild peanuts…..something I learned to love growing up in south Georgia….and can no longer eat. Now….that is some serious non love from God, don’t you think……or is “He” just teaching me to have more faith????????
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
6:09 pm
Now….I am gone. Have a faithful night……God IS NOT an Auburn fan….or is “He?”
KeepDreaming
November 8th, 2011
6:19 pm
LET ISAIAH LOOSE! THE WAR CHICKENS WONT KNOW WHAT HIT THEM!!
I love that our coach quotes scripture in his interviews!!
GO DAWGS GATA!!!
Run it Up!
November 8th, 2011
6:22 pm
As repayment for all that dirty play by auburn last year, Richt needs to run up the score bigtime to really send a message.
Doubting Thomas
November 8th, 2011
6:30 pm
Jesus isn’t going to get those guys ready to play. Maybe a little less faith and a little more getting off his knees would have helped.
ca dawg
November 8th, 2011
6:32 pm
@tampa: i’m not religious myself, but c’mon man. this isn’t the place to debate religion. why not talk about the bang-up season florida is having? oh right…
j/k bro i can’t hate cha. you’re normally a good-spirited chap on these boards. but seriously, that was one of your odder posts.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
November 8th, 2011
6:36 pm
Richt watched the Auburn game while getting prepared for the Boise Game
Boy the play calling looked well prepared in that one
AltamahaDawg
November 8th, 2011
6:37 pm
I guess I completely missed where Richt suggested that his God, or religion in general, dictated or even had anything to do with college football. (in fact he said the opposite) He was asked how HE personally dealt with a tough time in his life. He answered. Not sure who you are preaching to. Trust me, you didn’t make anyone angry. Confused certainly.
BTW, would trying to have an open mind cover a guy who is demanding that everybody has the same “open mind” in the exact way he says they aught to?
CHDawg
November 8th, 2011
6:42 pm
TampaGator wrote, “Now, begin the insults…”
If you look back over your post, you will see that is where the insults ended. Why do you hate Christians and Georgia Bulldogs, Tampa? Both are usually pretty nice folks. The point you missed is that Richt is saying his relationship with Christ transcends football, not that he thinks he will necessarily win because of it…that despite his love for the game, there are things that are more important. I think that is pretty healthy. He was asked a personal question, and he answered it. Of course, everyone wants to win, but I’m sure Richt hopes there will be Christians on the other side of the ball as well. Have a nice week, and sorry the mention of Christ causes you to have a meltdown.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
6:45 pm
cadawg…….
Dinner is over. I believe that was my point in my post. I also feel Richt’s comments and Jesus has no place in his “football” news conference or in the AJC. But he is not called the “Preacher man” for no reason, is he. And he obviously uses his religion to recruit the parents…..not the kids….because obviously many of them do not share his faith in daily life….as with many other schools, including Florida.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
6:46 pm
How did you like all those double negatives in my last post?
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
6:49 pm
ChDawg….
I don’t disagree with most of what you wrote…..but Richt did much more than just answer the question. He gave a sermon….about Jesus. I don’t hate Christians. I hate what a lot of Christians stand for……politically and mentally. Not all….but a lot of them….many are closed minded, and simple minded….at best.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
6:52 pm
P.S.
C.S. Lewis was a Christan….and certainly not of simple or closed mind.
Bonhoffer as well….J.L. Packer too. Many more. Bonhoffer stood up to Hitler and the Catholic Church in Germany….and paid the ultimate price for it. Now….that is faith beyond religion…in my opinion.
AltamahaDawg
November 8th, 2011
6:54 pm
Well, as long as you keep an open mind.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
6:57 pm
cadawg….
Also…..Florida is having a “bang up” up season…….but you need to add a suffix to “bang”….and make it a “banged up” season. Those sometimes just seem to happen. Very frustrated to all Gators fans and Gator coaches and players. But Florida’s young talent is equal to Georgia’s young talent and they will have some serious battles in the next couple of years to determine who wins the East. And Florida won’t have to play both Bama and LSU next year either….and Georgia (right now)….will have to play Bama next year. We will see…..
Idiot Dawg
November 8th, 2011
6:57 pm
TampaGator
Christians have no special claim to anything here on earth! They do all the good and bad things that everyone else does. It’s after this place that will count. Go to church sometime and listen for this message.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
7:00 pm
As I said…..I will be pulling for Georgia on Saturday. I prefer Georgia over SC in the East for sure. If not Florida….then Georgia. You guys deserve a taste of some glory. Just don’t get used to it….the Gators aren’t going anywhere….no matter what you think….or in some situations….”don’t think.”
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
November 8th, 2011
7:01 pm
What are Christians closed minded about
Idiot Dawg
November 8th, 2011
7:01 pm
I’m guessing that all the sec teams will have to reschedule a little bit because of our new members. I just wish Missouri folks drank sweet tea. They would fit in better!
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
7:01 pm
Idiot Dawg….
Don’t need to go to church to have someone tell me how to think. I can do that on my own.
ringleader
November 8th, 2011
7:02 pm
tide roll………..
Don’t you need to be speaking with a couple of kickers????
You might as well get ready….we’re going to kick you again October 6 next year.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
7:04 pm
Flat…..
Anything that is not read to them from the Bible! Like scientific facts in or from a science book. Or mathimatical logic as applied to reasonable thought. Or not being anything other than a right wing republication that Jesus was (NOT). Just a few.
Idiot Dawg
November 8th, 2011
7:06 pm
TampaGator,
Won’t bug you after this. Knowledge is power!
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
7:06 pm
ringleader……
Beating teams with a combined won-loss record of 5-16….or whatever….does not put you in the same ball park as Bama or LSU. You might want to wait on that banter or folly until after the Bama game next year.
Idiot Dawg
November 8th, 2011
7:07 pm
Call me an idiot, but I think we can take Alabama next year!
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
November 8th, 2011
7:08 pm
TampaGator
Scientific Facts such as what Darwins theories
Jesus was not either republican or democrat but most republicans follow the beliefs and views of Jesus so thats why most are republicans
AltamahaDawg
November 8th, 2011
7:10 pm
Chip, I realize this is a big football week, but I’m looking forward to seeing the hoopDawgs Friday night too. I know you always look forward to this season as well.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
7:16 pm
Flat……
Jesus identified and lived with the poor…..I have not seen too many repubs doing that lately.
Jesus threw the money changers out of his temple……repubs are busy putting the money changers in positions of power and control (checked you 401K lately).
Democrats are no better. When we start electing common people to Washington (never will ever happen) to serve limited terms of office, then things will get better (maybe)……
CHDawg
November 8th, 2011
7:16 pm
Tampa wrote, “many are closed minded.” I wonder if you see the humor in that statement, coming after your dissertation on theology, Tampa? You sure you are as open minded as you think?
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
7:18 pm
Flat…..
Frankly….if Jesus came today…..the Christian church would either not accept him (as a liberal democrat) or they would crucify him. Sort of like back then.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
7:20 pm
ChDawg…….
I have read almost every major right wing book and almost every major left wing book…..and disagree with both sides equally. I like things right in the middle….like Ronald Reagan in his second term and Bill Clinton in his second term…..both open minded thinkers like me.
CHDawg
November 8th, 2011
7:20 pm
BTW, I’m not sure even Richt is as determined about sharing his faith compared to Packer, Lewis, or Bonhoffer, but I agree with your assessment of them. Fine men and Christians.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
November 8th, 2011
7:21 pm
chip- is mitchell expected to play this weekend? also, what is status of tj stripling & dexter morant? haven’t heard much of them at all this year.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
7:22 pm
Like someone said…..this is a football blog site. And I have gone way over the line tonight. Sorry. My apologies.
Go Gators. And Go Dawgs against Auburn. Wish it was the Gators however.
JDawg1785
November 8th, 2011
7:23 pm
Sic ‘em, Dawgs!!
AltamahaDawg
November 8th, 2011
7:24 pm
My inlaw.PhD is one of the most educated, degreed, and scientific people you will ever meet. I’d put his mathematical AND abstact thought process up against anyone. He is also an ordained minister. Sounds to me you just need to hang out with a better class of people.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
November 8th, 2011
7:27 pm
Tampa Gator
Whats the difference in Democrats exploiting the poor by teaching them that the government should provide instead of getting off your rear and going to work
Jesus said if you dont work you shouldnt eat that wouldnt go to good with the democrats
No Jesus was no liberal I can assure you of that
But things arent going to get better because people dont want to make the tough decisons but instead everyone has their hand out wanting something from our leaders all the way down to the common person
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
7:31 pm
ChDawg….
Difference is….they shared their faith in the proper venue…..and with much thought and reason.
I have enjoyed and benefited reading everything I have read by them. Packer was a deep thinking intellectual and wrote tons on the importance of true spirituality. C.S. Lewis was an intellect and also spiritual…..but continually challenged by his own thinking and his own faith….based on fact and reason. At his death, he actually questioned much of what he believed about the Christian view of God. He came to see that “power” as much bigger than what his mind could fully conceptionalize. That is also my view. Not anti creator……just that the creator of the universe is just so much bigger than what I or man can see or think of. Maybe the answers lie deep within a black hole in the center of an alternate universe….and theory I read about this week that seemed to make some sense to my human brain. At least it got me thinking…….and reading. I enjoy both.
CHDawg
November 8th, 2011
7:31 pm
Tampa, don’t sweat it. I saw a lot of humor in your posts, like this one:
>I have read almost every major right wing book and almost every major left wing book…..and disagree with both sides equally. I like things right in the middle….like Ronald Reagan in his second term and Bill Clinton in his second term…..both open minded thinkers like me.<<
Have a good week!
Jordan
November 8th, 2011
7:32 pm
http://isportsweb.com/2011/11/08/ugas-kicker-controversy/
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
7:36 pm
Flat….
So all the poor don’t want to work! I think if you got out there more, you might find that not to be true in most cases. I get out there a lot these days, and most of those I am working with truly want to work but can’t find a job or are physically unable to work due to injury, disease, or lack of proper education. You will always have the poor, Jesus is quoted as saying in the Bible by the people who selected what went into the Bible in the 13th century, but I don’t think he said that in the same line generalized and judgemental thinking as yours.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
7:40 pm
Wife says to get off my high horse and come do some real work for her. Now……that is reality for this retired “honey do”. See ya.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
November 8th, 2011
7:41 pm
Tampa Gator
Maybe read something from Hugh Ross who is a Christian and has a PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics
And stop watching the liberal minded news who paint all Christians as nuts and right wing fundalmentalist
Its funny how this great nation was founded by Christians yet is being torn down by liberal minded socialists media and professors
For example you and many kids are now taught in school that George Washington was a deist. Thats about the biggest lie there has been. Just look up and read his prayers and journals
Thats just one of many examples
Champs
November 8th, 2011
7:41 pm
Idiot Dawg: you’re an idiot. …and you asked for that comment.
I AM Michael Adams
November 8th, 2011
7:42 pm
Hi posters Michael Adams here I would like to take a moment to address all of you complaining about the noise in Sanford Stadium…or lack there of it.
The lack of noise is merely a function of the manner in which we sell season tickets. The biggest donors to the Hartman fund purchase first…on down to the smallest donors purchasing last. The season ticketholder demographic is scewed then to older donors, as they have a greater ability to donate more. Older people just want to enjoy the game clapping when something good happens on the field. Younger people make the noise.
This is the reason I am posting. The big donors are complaining that the little donors are too drunk, too foul-mouthed, and and too loud. Here in this public forum I would like to ask our younger season ticket holders to make less noise during the games, so as not to offend the older, more profitable, season ticket holders.
Thank you for respecting your elders.
M.A.
PS…pick up your trash Saturday or everyone will have to pay to tailgate anywhere on campus.
Thanks again…I expect to see a silent stadium as I watch the game from the comfort of my own living room, far away from you heathens.
Savannah Dawg
November 8th, 2011
7:45 pm
I don’t really get why people like Tampa Gator come on a Uga blog, read about Uga, then post negative comments one after another. I for one have never wasted my time reading articles about the Gators or Tech or anyone for that matter , much less post 13 comments so far just on this one page! Its pathetic. And Btw Tampa, you say that a football blog is nowhere for religion yet I just read one of your comments giving someone a bible lesson about Jesus. What was that? A bible lesson? People like yourself are humorous. So consumed in hate. You look like a fool!
zbulldawg
November 8th, 2011
7:46 pm
WAY TO GO Aaron Murray CHIPPEE was trying to get some bull started from last year He’s a peace of work ! This team is focused.Chip Towers you are one sneaky, back stabbing Trouble stirring sports writer or should I say instigator who dosen’t report the facts. SICK EM
Dawg48
November 8th, 2011
7:46 pm
I guest coach richt got folks talking about Christ. In one way or another.
ArchDawg
November 8th, 2011
7:47 pm
Tampa, you so desperately want Jesus to be like you, a liberal democrat, or worse a lukewarm centrist. You are frankly quite boring and predictable. Scream it from the highest mountaintops if you like, it doesn’t make you any less of a moron. I pray you don’t die a moron. Especially one so condescending, and arrogant, and hateful. Do you actually have an original thought of your own? You said that Bonhoffer fought both Hitler and the Catholic Church. Are you that stupid or just confident that most of the people reading these blogs are mindless and ignorant with no actual knowledge of history and facts? Go study history. Actually read the scriptures and learn about Salvation history and what Jesus actually did here on earth which includes starting a Church. It is His Bride. As He said, “The gates of hell will not prevail against it” and that He would be with His Church until the end of time. But, I suppose you and your “enlightened” brethren such as Martin Luther came along and got it right after so many years of the Church’s existence. The Church is full of sinners, no doubt, but that doesn’t change the fact that it is the Bride of Christ. Open your mind, God is not fooled or pleased by your “wisdom”. Jesus is neither Republican or Democrat that is for sure. But I’ll bet based on His own words that the greatest commandment is “To love God with all you heart and and all your mind and all your soul” that those who actually attempt to go to Church and worship Him are in fact pleasing Him. You can argue whose policies are better for the poor, Republicans or Democrats (and I think you can see from history which ones actually are better) but I think it is quite obvious which party has become the party of death and the party of me first, God comes in somewhere down the line beyond “Dancing With the Stars” and the latest Earth Day celebrations.
Mark (I want to be their friend) Richt
November 8th, 2011
7:51 pm
he needs to go! He is softer than tofu.
I AM Michael Adams
November 8th, 2011
7:51 pm
Also…as Jesus being a liberal goes. That does not fly…he was a small carpentry business owner. A business that would no doubt be crushed by Obama’s misguided policies. Even later, he depended on the charity of other individuals–not the Government. The one disciple that did take money from the Government hung himself.
M.A.
UGA grad 90
November 8th, 2011
7:58 pm
Can’t win big games. Wastes the talent of great athletes. Here’s some faith for ya: I have faith that Georgia will do the right thing and get rid of CMR. And people will look back on the last 5 years and say – dang, we sucked bad, real bad.
THE REAL PHIL
November 8th, 2011
8:02 pm
Tide Roll I kept trying to find all those Georgia born linemen you always spout off about blowing the holes open for your team Saturday night. Didn’t seem to find many. But I am happy you have them if it helps to put up those 6 points! GEAUX TIGERS!
UGA grad 90
November 8th, 2011
8:07 pm
As for you bible-beating hillbillies…,most churches are filled with the most ignorant, brainwashed, judgemental people I’ve ever met in my life. Those of you who don;t understand their “passion,” don;t realized they’re brainwashed cult followers.
THE REAL PHIL
November 8th, 2011
8:10 pm
TampaGator “Don’t need to go to church to have someone tell me how to think. I can do that on my own.”
You just don’t do it very well, now do ya, boy?
THE REAL PHIL
November 8th, 2011
8:12 pm
UGA grad 90 Was it you who was posting under the title “Moron” previously? This latest HS sure sounds like you must have been the guy!
SCMAN
November 8th, 2011
8:13 pm
Someone is counting their chickens.
WaterWorks
November 8th, 2011
8:35 pm
Funny thing about this team, the last 2 years under Murray’s leadership, is they always fall apart in the big games. It’s like they have weak character. It’s also a relfection on Richt, who has faltered and cracked against stronger competition almost every time over the last 2 seasons. The most surpising team, thought it’d be a strength, turned out to be the worst in the SEC against ranked teams.
Dawg48
November 8th, 2011
8:38 pm
Can’t wait to see the future with Conley & mitchel at reciever, hope we here from kieth marshal from north Carolina that kid seems to have a head on his shoulders!! He wants to in roll early okay football and get a degree hope he is a future DGD!
Rocktown Dawg
November 8th, 2011
8:47 pm
gotta say “In CMR we trust” who else would u rather have” God takes care of all his children and believers!!! I believe God has allowed CMR to endure his trial and tribulation.. He has boldly and honorably been faithful… God will see him thru with favor and UGA will be rewarded 3 folds.. It is not who or what we r.. but because of what our father has done.. and for that im thankful.. Glory to be of God.. and to our Dawgs… CMR without a doubt is the right man… tou have my support… may God bless..
Dawg48
November 8th, 2011
8:48 pm
And how could I forget ? My bad guy has great hands and really stood up this year and filled the roll at possession receiver!
dan
November 8th, 2011
9:33 pm
Bingo duronimo! Well said.
I’m tired of this ” Mark Richt is a great man” stuff. That has never been a debate, his head coaching ability has. I’ll give Richt credit for winning the last 7 games vs. weak opposition( hey let’s call it what it is), but I still have yet to see this team lay the hammer on a quality SEC opponent. That could change this Saturday if the Dawgs take care of business vs. the Tigers. I personally don’t think Richt is out of the woods yet. If his team comes out lethargic vs. Auburn and loses the game( sending that horrendous South Carolina team to the SEC title game), then Richt needs to go. The SEC East is SOOOO weak right now. Considering how bad Florida and Tennessee are, UGA should win that division the next 2-3 years straight no if’s and’s or but’s. If Richt does that and wins an SEC title in the next couple of years, he can stay. But if he goes below 8-4 again, he should be let go. That is his reality, and Dawg fans should expect anything less.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
9:34 pm
Savannah Dawg……
I do not have once ounce of hate in my body or soul….normally…….other than I hate it when the Gators lose…..so I guess you are right…..I have been filled with a lot of hate lately. But I am sure the Gators will eliminate my hate issues real soon.
Mobile Dawg
November 8th, 2011
9:50 pm
TampaGator can’t be all bad, he did mention Eddy’s in Dunedin. Had a great jukebox, listened to a lot of Muddy Waters, ocasionally felt like I was looking through muddy waters. Ever have a Dawg at the Sand Dollar?
phil
November 8th, 2011
10:18 pm
I’m proud of Coach Richt, but he should still be fired.
Fire MR!
GO DAWGS!!!
November 8th, 2011
10:19 pm
T-G…Not eveyone is religous. Those of us who are Children of God, have a Relationship…Hopefully who/what is irking you will soon come to pass, I for one pray. I have no children at UGA, BUT…….If I did, I would prefer a Godly man under the leadership of the Holy Spirit leading my little ones…For if the blind lead the blind, they would wind up in the ditch…Therefore gaining no ground forward…Keep moving Forward Dawgs…Keep God in Football, school, and politics…The depletion there-of is the problem as we know it, in America. 2 Chronicles 7:14. Sorry to offend….
Snoop Dawg
November 8th, 2011
10:21 pm
These speaking in tongue goofballs like Rocktown Dawg are the reason we are groveling where we are right now. We are where we are IN SPITE OF da PREACH MAN MARJOE RICHT. Figure it out for yourself. Preacha Man’s gotta go. Quoting these biblical passsages during a college sport interview is downright obscene and tacky. We deserve better.
Let’s send da Preacha Man Marked Wrecked back down to southern Florida. The ACC is his speed.
BG
November 8th, 2011
10:27 pm
Bring on Auburn! GO DAWGS!!!!!
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
10:29 pm
Archdawg…..
Here is a historical lesson for you:
Because Bonheoffer openly challenged Hitler and the Catholic Church’s support of his government, the following historical document was written:
“Dietrich Bonheoffer was a very exceptional person, a Christian clergyman who challenged Hitler publicly (even returning to Germany after having escaped for a time first to England and then to America). The Nazis arrested him in 1943 and Himmler himself ordered him hanged in April, 1945, just a few weeks before the allied liberation of his concentration camp.”
Bonheoffer also wrote the following: “Politics are not the task of a Christian.”
I believe Jesus would agree with Dietrich. Too bad Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson didn’t and don’t.
Now….here is an ORIGINAL though for you to consider:
“The mixing of religion and politics is inherantly dangerous to anything truly spiritual.”
–Tampa Gator
SatillaDawg
November 8th, 2011
10:31 pm
Go Dawgs!
Beat Auburn!
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
10:33 pm
Go Dawgs……
American was founded because of the mixing of religion and politics…..it was called the Church of England under King James. Check your history books.
Also….we are currently at war with the 3rd world because they are uncapable of not mixing religion and politics.
Religion has no place on the football field, the classroom, or politics. It does have a place in your heart…..and that is personal….and faith should be and remain.
Un-Tank
November 8th, 2011
10:37 pm
Georgia’s lucky to have Richt.
TampaGator
November 8th, 2011
10:40 pm
That would be “incapable”
trupert
November 8th, 2011
10:52 pm
Here’s a video that shows many personal fouls by Auburn that were never called.
I don’t know who deserves more credit for Auburn’s dirty and illegal play. Gene Chizik and his coaching staff are clearly guilty but I also think the officials who just set back and allowed it to continue also deserve alot of credit.
See how many uncalled personal fouls you can find in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGB1xguTXLg
I can’t wait to see Ga get some good ol fashioned but legal payback on the dirty cheating Tigers!!!
Dawg48
November 8th, 2011
11:41 pm
Snoop dawg
I have seen some of the post you have put on here toward other bloggers. With your racist comments and have seen you kicked off before……
I would hate to see the person you would choose to be the head coach of Georgia!!!
*All-Involved
November 9th, 2011
12:05 am
There was no ‘10 *NC. What do *AU, *$cam Newton, *Bonds, *Clemens, *Sosa, McGuire, *USC, and *SMU all have in common? They cheated. And they will always have an * in their names. Cheaters don’t deserve accolades.
South GA Dawg
November 9th, 2011
12:10 am
I want to know what Coach Richt is doing about the drug abuse within the football program. We already lost one colored boy this afternoon with several more to follow. Drugs and assaults going down….President and AD needs to get involved to stop the bleeding.
*All-Involved
November 9th, 2011
12:10 am
I hope that every UGA player sees the video of all of the dirty hits that *AU did last season. Then I hope that all UGA fans remember how *AU fans defended those hits.
South GA Dawg
November 9th, 2011
12:15 am
I’m goin to quit givin money to the school unless I can see what will be done to curtail the savage behavior goin on within the school. These boys gettin paid to play football, not smoke weed dadgummit.
L.A. BULLDAWG
November 9th, 2011
12:23 am
PAYBACK IS A BITCH! UGA 37 AUBURN 16!
dawginduluth
November 9th, 2011
12:35 am
How Richt endured criticism early this year? What a pathetic question. Look at what we fans have had to endure for the last 5 years at the hands of this overpaid, underperforming moron. This has to be his last year.
Harvey Updyke
November 9th, 2011
12:57 am
Abry and Gilliard sound like coaches. A sign of being well-prepared, time to GATA
Craig Spinks
November 9th, 2011
1:59 am
In an era of Jim Tressler, Pete Carroll, Jerry Sandusky and Hugh Durham, UGA is fortunate to have a man of Mark Richt’s moral rectitude as its head football coach. And our state’s fortunate to have him as a role model for our youth.
Terry
November 9th, 2011
2:18 am
tide roll, Not by Might, Not by Power, But by My Spirit, Says the Lord! [Zech. 4:6]
Terry
November 9th, 2011
2:34 am
dawgindulut, I’m a fan of UGA, and it has had no effect on me, or my family, at the end of the day, its just a game, if you make a football game more important than your Family or their Quality of life, then you have problems, please go find another team, your an embarrassment to the University, and the State of Georgia.
Terry
November 9th, 2011
2:46 am
TampaGator, God is suppose to be welcome everywhere, if your a Christian you don’t have to hide your faith under a bush, that just tells God your a shamed to be one of his, and if your a shamed of him, he will be a shamed of you on the day of Judgment.
Okie Dokie
November 9th, 2011
6:22 am
Terry,
What if you have a different God, rather than the ancient Jewish warlord Yahweh? Should the prayers of Wiccans or Hindus be led by public school teachers in the classroom, or should they only lead the prayers of Southern Baptist Christians?
RedandBlackDawg
November 9th, 2011
7:12 am
Lost gator fan at 11/8/3:50Pm,
You are a h*** of a fan for your team. UGA hasn’t played anybody. Beat your anybody butt team though didn’t they. How can you call yourself a gator fan? You don’t even make the standard excuses for a fan from a school that this supposedly bad UGA team beat. “Sorry, sorry, sorry, as Jim Nabors would say. Shame on you, I am gonna tell your momma.”
GO DAWGS and GATA
RedandBlackDawg
November 9th, 2011
7:15 am
That can’t be the real Thomas Brown on the first page with those short comments. The real Thomas Brown always fills a page with his statistics, reliable or not, that fill up a page of web space. That little comment will never do from the real T. Brown, as far as blog names go. The real T. Brown was a DGD, and would never be seen berating his team, like the fake one does.
GO DAWGS and GATA
Meh...
November 9th, 2011
7:17 am
Gator fans know first-hand what a good football team looks like. That’s why they understand that there are no good teams in the SEC East this year.
Thomas Brown
November 9th, 2011
7:51 am
“Watch out LSU.” Ha ha ha. That’s a joke right when the only team we’ve beat all of 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 who belonged in the top 25, would’ve VACATED the win had they beat us, anyway.
“Beating the mighty LSU is suddenly a real possibility” yeah, right. Talk is tough cheap when we’ve beat only 7 teams who have no hope of ending a ranked team this entire year.
Oh I see Georgia tek was only 6-0 because they played cupcakes, and you say this when we are 7-0 vs the SAME EXACT CUPCAKES. “If we had played mighty Western KY, Middle Tennessee and powerhouse Kansas, we’d be 3-0 too.” Think before you post, if you like, next time.
HedgesHeaven, you’ve never posted one-time, not once. Now, you have and it not about football.
Dawg_Mike, I told you we had no Fullbacks. DISNEYdawgs.com told me in reply how great they are. Really ? Seen 1 play from ANY of them ? Even with all the issues with our YOUNG running backs ?
Lotus, Aaron Murray has LOST EVERY one of 7 games vs teams who finished the season ranked and has been on campus with the team since bowl practice December 2008. He has also lost to 2 teams, neither of whom finish in the top 25 without beating him and 1 who did not, even with their win over him.
There is supposed to be a separation in Church and State in this state, which is what the voters said yesterday, me included, about Sunday. Don’t legislate your religion. If you don’t want to drink, don’t drink. Like we all don’t know you do too and on Sunday especially. Hypocrites.
Roll the Hedges
November 9th, 2011
7:57 am
We’re coming!
And we’re bringing TP.
Thomas Brown
November 9th, 2011
8:00 am
11 11 8 “I know that is what every1 wants to talk about anyway” Isaiah Crowell said of drug failed test.
Kerryb
November 9th, 2011
8:04 am
Thomas Brown. You sir are a complete moron.
Roll the Hedges
November 9th, 2011
8:06 am
We’re gonna have to clean up the #2 that we’ll be putting on the Dawgs.
Gainesville Dawg
November 9th, 2011
8:16 am
kudos to you, Chip. Thanks for the factual reports this year. I learn more about my team when reading your articles. Thanks for your reports at AJC, when some others are so slanted.
GO, DAWGS!
MerryMary
November 9th, 2011
8:17 am
@JB
Could you post the link to the YouTube website that you cited? I’d like to see it.
All Saints
November 9th, 2011
8:44 am
Just a little 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. Mark Richt keeps the scam going even today, almost thirty years later.
Please approach this special moment with reverence as we honor her sacred name.
DJ Dawg
November 9th, 2011
8:45 am
Roll the Hedges and Thomas Brown are both morons!!!
Priscilla
November 9th, 2011
8:47 am
Thank you, Thomas Brown. You’re one of the few posters on these blogs who makes sense!
DJ Dawg
November 9th, 2011
8:56 am
@Priscilla
I see you dont read many of his post.
Tech fans
November 9th, 2011
9:07 am
Are idiots! You guys were soooo worried about what is wrong with your team after those bad losses. Then all of a sudden you beat an overrated Clemson team that is the biggest choke job of a program there is and now you’re gonna kill us? Hahaha goodluck against that junkyard d. Jarvis jones aka predator will be all over the field destroying your high school offense.
Tobias Funke
November 9th, 2011
9:58 am
it’s most certainly PAYBACK.
Go Dawgs!
ArchDawg
November 9th, 2011
10:05 am
Tampa, this is not the place for this type of debate. Guess I shouldn’t have let myself get suckered in, but it is hard to allow some of the things you say go unchallenged. Only other thing I’ll say about your “history” lesson above is that it is a lie that the Catholic Church supported Hitler’s government. True, German Catholics signed an agreement with them in 1933 so that Hitler would leave the Church alone and the Church would stay out of politics. That didn’t last. Hitler, of course persecuted all Christians, protestant and Catholic alike. By 1937 he was arresting priests. His stated vow was to destroy the Church.
Bonhoeffer was a a very brave and heroic Christian. So were the other thousands of priests, nuns and clergy who were murdered for their faith.
And, I think Mark Richt is just being honest. If God is God and everything a Christian believes about him to be true then you can’t push God to the side and only deal with Him on sunday. God is the God of the whole week. And, one last thing before I let the football smack talk resume. Bonhoeffer says “politics are not the task of a Christian”?? Baloney. If that were true, he would have ignored Hitler and his government and simply went to Church on Sunday and let the Nazis murder and pillage at will. No, he got involved and did something about it. Go and read “Mit brennender Sorge” issued by the Pope in 1937.
I would also recommend this fine essay which says it much better than I ever could: http://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2011/11/4256
DawginLex
November 9th, 2011
10:20 am
I don’t know how anyone can say they hate Mark Richt the person.
You can complain, as we all have about coaching decisions, staff decisions etc. but, as he said, when it is all said and done, he is a man of God and I will always respect him for that.
Now, run the ball more!!!!!!!!!
Early Cuyler
November 9th, 2011
10:23 am
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville,
You and me’s just alike. We both no everthang and all them dang librals is jest dummys. I hate them dummys. Thanks wes come from monkys. Haint no squid never come from no monky!
Early Cuyler
November 9th, 2011
10:25 am
You too ArchDawg! Im a rasin Rusty to be smart jest like you to. I shore hope he gits that GED.
And Ga fans
November 9th, 2011
10:28 am
wanted CMR’s head on a platter after losing to BS and SC, but after seven wins over a bunch of patsies they think they should be playing for the NC
Destin Dawg
November 9th, 2011
10:31 am
Nick Saban going to Penn State ??
ha
November 9th, 2011
10:32 am
“Praise the lawd.” CMR your players are smoking pot and failing drug test. “OH Lawdy let’s suspend them for one insignificant game.” “The Lawd loves the DAWGS and we must win.” “hallelujah,lawdy, lawdy”
DawginLex
November 9th, 2011
10:39 am
and GA fans
No one who truly understands things expects us to play for the national title.
That was an idiotic statement you just made
bob from smyrna
November 9th, 2011
10:43 am
Tech fan here, but also am a Richt fan, and I’ll always have the highest regard for Vince Dooley-both are good, gracious, smart, family people. Other tech fans might gasp, but I really pulled for the dawgs over SC and especially Boise. You guys, in my mind, beat SC except for bad luck. As I get older I become more provincial – want the Georgia teams to do well, especially over schools like Boise State.
Now I’m getting very frustrated that the best Georgia high school basketball players are leaving the state. Tech and UGA basketball might be very ugly this year.
Hope Tech does UGA a favor and beats the dawgs, so UGA will be fired up for the conference championship.
Saban
November 9th, 2011
10:51 am
Destin Dawg
November 9th, 2011
10:31 am
Nick Saban going to Penn State ??
I’ve already been to Happy Valley. Don’t think I left anything there.
And Ga fans
November 9th, 2011
10:56 am
just responding to Tech Fans @ 9:07
OWNED
November 9th, 2011
11:19 am
I heard it was you that got owned by Richt in the press conference. Nice question, buddy!
Tech fans
November 9th, 2011
11:39 am
Im tired of techies coming on this blog saying how you guys are gonna destroy us year in and year out. You guys are all second tier in the state and everyone knows that. Once you guys beat us 9 out 10 then you can say something. UGA will shut down the option and tech fans will be left crying for another year until next year when we will hear tech is gonna destroy us again hahaha
Lowcountry Bulldawg
November 9th, 2011
11:53 am
This team needs to just focus on the task at hand and that is beating Auburn. If they do that then beat Kentucky. Do I really think they could beat a LSU or Bama? No, but the beauty is in getting the shot on Dec 3rd to do just that. Anything could hapeen, ya never know.
Russ, the Temporary Mascot
November 9th, 2011
12:11 pm
Somebody please tell these dumb running backs that they are not apologizing for a “mistake”. A mistake is turning left when you meant to turn right. They should be apologizing for making the conscious decision to do wrong. In fact, they should probably be off the team for doing wrong – breaking team rules and maybe the law. Even a little dog knows the difference. As long as the staff coddles the players the behaviors will continue. Write if off as a mistake.
True Dawg Fan
November 9th, 2011
12:34 pm
tide roll
November 8th, 2011
3:52 pm
Richt wouldn’t have to rely on his faith to answer his critics if he would recruit the likes of Brandon Greene, Vidal Alexander, Davin Tomlinson,and Joe Harris instead of a bunch of private school kids from out of state. Richt and Bobo bring this stuff on themselves. With the quality of high school talent available to them in this state on an annual basis, they should consistantly be competing for a National Title. Instead, year after year they squander talent and then act like they’re being unfairly persecuted. And then they apparently have to rely on their faith to withstand it. How about relying on 6′6″320 lb. Under Armour All-American OT Brandon Greene instead!
God you really are stupid arent you?? You refuse to actually look anything up.
Go check rivals for davlin, you will see an offer from UGA. Had you read anything you would have seen that we are going after him hard.
As for alexander. He was displaced by Katrina from Louisiana. He was never going anywhere but LSU.
You continue to amze me wiht how little you really know. That and just how lazy you are. I mean the AJC links to recruiting pages, how hard is it for oyu to click a link and actually do some research.
I mean do you really think that UGA isnt looking at these players???? Are you really that dumb???
Please do us all a favor and go run out into traffic on a major highway.
True Dawg Fan
November 9th, 2011
12:37 pm
ha
November 9th, 2011
10:32 am
“Praise the lawd.” CMR your players are smoking pot and failing drug test. “OH Lawdy let’s suspend them for one insignificant game.” “The Lawd loves the DAWGS and we must win.” “hallelujah,lawdy, lawdy”
you are an idiot. Hope you wasted hours coming up with that.
check other schools policies you dumb@$$
praise the lord and pass the doobie
November 9th, 2011
12:57 pm
<——– nuff said.
Its the second coming
November 9th, 2011
12:58 pm
Richt is the second coming! Only a miracle could have enabled Richt to endure the trials and tribulations of an 0-2 start and turn it around against a string of non-ranked, losing record football teams.
News | MrSEC.com
November 9th, 2011
1:34 pm
[...] Georgia’s Aaron Murray is “just a natural born leader.”4. Yesterday, Mark Richt quoted scripture and said his faith helped him get through UGA’s 0-2 start and many, many calls for his head.5. Kentucky linebacker Danny Trevathan has been playing [...]
True Dawg Fan
November 9th, 2011
1:49 pm
Its the second coming
November 9th, 2011
12:58 pm
Richt is the second coming! Only a miracle could have enabled Richt to endure the trials and tribulations of an 0-2 start and turn it around against a string of non-ranked, losing record football teams.
You are the only one saying it moron.
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
1:50 pm
praise the lord and pass the doobie
November 9th, 2011
12:57 pm
<——– nuff said.
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Yup, nuff said alright, just from your handle there that was "nuff" to prove you not worthy of having anything else read on here.
zbulldawg
November 9th, 2011
1:56 pm
THANK YOU WILL FREIND FOR COACHING THE OL UP LIKE YOU DO !! They have been over looked. These guys have come a long way since the start of the season.You & the OL have a great future at UGA. Just another great move by MARK RICHT !!!!
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
1:56 pm
ts the second coming
November 9th, 2011
12:58 pm
Richt is the second coming! Only a miracle could have enabled Richt to endure the trials and tribulations of an 0-2 start and turn it around against a string of non-ranked, losing record football teams.
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Yeah, and I am sure you were one of the ones on here predicting the Dawgs to be about 4-5 by now. One of the many who week after week talked about how this team or that team will dominate UGA .. but now that none of those have happened, your next excuse is all about the weak schedule. Well, here’s one for you to suck on ..
http://www.teamrankings.com/college-football/ranking/strength-of-schedule-by-team
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
2:01 pm
And there’s always this doozie for you clowns who want to talk about the schedule.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt08.htm
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
2:02 pm
My apologies, meant to post this one .. either way, same general result
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt11.htm
zbulldawg
November 9th, 2011
2:03 pm
THIS WILL GO DOWN AS THE BEST COACHING AT UGA SINCE VINCE & ERK OF THE 70’s & EARLEY 80’s.ERK TOOK IT SOUTH FROM THERE & THE REST SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.
zbulldawg
November 9th, 2011
2:09 pm
Chippee is the next to be replaced There’s no way he will be able to over come his comments he’s made !!!! It’s way past his time to get on the bandwagon NOW !!!!!! Like they say don’t let your mouth over load your A- – !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
frank
November 9th, 2011
2:16 pm
now if he will do the ultimate right thing and resign at the end of the season.
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
2:20 pm
frank
November 9th, 2011
2:16 pm
now if he will do the ultimate right thing and resign at the end of the season.
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Maybe you could do the ultimate right thing and just stay off the blog if you can’t make a point that makes any sense.
Frances
November 9th, 2011
2:24 pm
Auburn 34, Georgia 24
DawginLex
November 9th, 2011
2:27 pm
Only thing Auburn has 34 of is arrests………..
frank
November 9th, 2011
2:28 pm
@tAMPA games vs teams like new mexico state are as meaningful as scrimmages.
Keep enjoying yourself disney.
Frances
November 9th, 2011
2:33 pm
@: Only thing Auburn has 34 of is arrests………..
Could you list those arrests, please.
DawginLex
November 9th, 2011
2:50 pm
felonies count for 6. You had 4 of those. That’s 24 alone. Plus the 10 other you have racked up for your insurmountable 83 points in the 2011 Fulmer Cup.
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
2:56 pm
17-10 between the hedges, soon to be 18-10 after we expose the dogs for the pretenders they are. Nothing like beating 7 cupcakes in a row to bring back the dogs delusions of grandeur.
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
2:58 pm
Defense ranked 77th after Boise and SC, then came the cream puff offenses and all of a sudden the junkyard dogs are back.
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
2:58 pm
frank
November 9th, 2011
2:28 pm
@tAMPA games vs teams like new mexico state are as meaningful as scrimmages.
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Sure thing tech nerd .. probation makes the heart grow bitter I guess.
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
2:59 pm
Special teams…..well they are special.
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
2:59 pm
DawginLex
November 9th, 2011
2:27 pm
Only thing Auburn has 34 of is arrests………..
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Or 34 passes by opposing teams of 30 yards or more.
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:01 pm
Offense took a wing and a prayer on two fourth downs to beat a Fla team with a one legged QB
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:04 pm
that ought to stir ya’ll up for a while, plus ga should send their sec east banner to Ark and Auburn for beating SC for you since you have not been able to do that for 2 years now
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
3:05 pm
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
2:58 pm
Defense ranked 77th after Boise and SC, then came the cream puff offenses and all of a sudden the junkyard dogs are back.
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Man that’s a good one. Coming from a guy whose team gave up over 500 yards of offense to Miss State. Then UGA shuts their offense down but and now they’re cream puffs. LOL, way to hang in there til the end to squeak by for the win.
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:07 pm
of course I speak to soon about the sec east banner cause unless Fla beats SC for ya’ll you won’t be sec east champs after you lose on Sat because you are not playing a cream puff on Sat
Quincy
November 9th, 2011
3:10 pm
Lawdy mercy …….pass that fat ole spliff over here. toke on this too Justin………..
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:10 pm
so the mighty dogs are reduced to begging other teams to beat SC for them since they were too weak to do it themselves. First came Auburn , then came Ark and hopefully Fla, but Ga could not do it.
Buckhead Bulldog
November 9th, 2011
3:10 pm
All colors bleed through one(1)
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:11 pm
Auburn Team = 13 points for SC
Ga Team = 45 points for SC
Quincy
November 9th, 2011
3:12 pm
Lawdy mercy …gives the Butler one too!
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
3:12 pm
And then the Burn turned around and gave up 380+ to Ole Siss, 220 of that being on the ground. The Dawgs held them to under 200 total. They might be cream puffs, but the can sure run around on that vaunted Awburn D.
Better to Dope than Grope
November 9th, 2011
3:13 pm
bet Joe Pa wished it was just dopin…..
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
3:14 pm
Hey Auburn, might want to check that again. Yes, the score showed 45 for SC, but that’s a long way from what the Defense gave up. But I guess, that would take some work to look up though now wouldn’t it?
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:16 pm
Ga Team = 45, not defense, read the post. I watched the game that’s why I know your special teams…is well special.
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
3:17 pm
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:10 pm
so the mighty dogs are reduced to begging other teams to beat SC for them since they were too weak to do it themselves. First came Auburn , then came Ark and hopefully Fla, but Ga could not do it.
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Nope, just gonna take care of business, beat up an average Awburn team, tear up Kentucky, make GT understand what 1-10 is, then head to Atlanta.
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:18 pm
let a Defensive end run for a TD on a fake punt
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
3:19 pm
But my conversation was about Defense. And you couldn’t stay on that .. you couldn’t get past the embarrassment of having 900 yards of offense worked up on your boys from Ole Siss and Miss State. Can’t say I blame you though.
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
3:20 pm
Let a subpar offensive line and a mediocre running game total jam 220 yards on your defense. Keep it going.
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:21 pm
plus I think it is Karma that Ga’s place kicker went from being a All American kicker to where he is today because of the “choke” sign CG gave to the Fla kicker last year. Poetic Justice.
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
3:24 pm
Yeah, and it’s poetic justice that what was, in all seriousness, a great Auburn defense last year has now gone to being not even average, in fact, well below average because of all the late, dirty hits put on by Fairly last year.
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:27 pm
I know we have work to do on defense, but I think we have enough to stop “puff daddy” Crowell. A few good licks on Sat and his hand will be in the air as he heads to the sidelines.
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
3:32 pm
But they aren’t fast enough to stop the little guy apparently (see Jeff Scott from Ole Miss). That and Bolden from Ole Miss is the same size, same type of back as Crowell and Auburn definitely didn’t stop him. Heck, Florida Atlantic, WINLESS FLORIDA ATLANTIC, rushed for over 100 on Auburn’s D.
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November 9th, 2011
3:35 pm
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Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:37 pm
we will not have to stop Crowell the whole game, just hit him real good a few times and he will stop himself by spending half the game on the sideline
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:40 pm
he does not have the temperament nor the toughness yet to be a full game force; now he is just a true freshman and that certainly can change as he matures, that is if he does.
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
3:42 pm
Auburn fans hope he doesn’t toughen up following the suspension. But again, UGA runs multiple backs out there and they are both in the same mold as the two Ole Miss backs were. I think it will be a tough game overall, but I still think UGA wins 31-17.
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
3:47 pm
Ga offense gives us pick 07
Ga sp teams gives us 14
Ga Defense gives us 13
Good hard fought game Auburn 34-Ga 31
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
4:10 pm
You might get 7 from the Special Teams, you might get 10 from the defense (Dyer will get his, lets say about a 140 / 1 TD), no pick 6, there’s your 17. But UGA’s running game gets 175 and 2 TDs, while Murray throws one TD to Mitchell and one to Aron White/Orson Charles. Walsh goes 1/2 on FG attempts.
UGA 31, AU 17
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
4:11 pm
You might get 7 from the Special Teams, you might get 10 from the defense (Dyer will get his, lets say about a 140 / 1 TD), no pick 6, there’s your 17. But UGA’s running game gets 175 and 2 TDs, while Murray throws one TD to Mitchell and one to Aron White/Orson Charles. Walsh goes 1 for 2 on FG attempts.
UGA 31, AU 17
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
4:11 pm
Sorry for the dupe .. filters were playing stupid.
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
4:26 pm
No Murray is going to be tense, especially if SC wins earlier in the day, has a history of mistakes in big games, so sticking by my pick six . GA defense will make 2 stops in the red zone and we will kick the field goals, Dyer gets his TD, blocked kick for TD and either punt or kickoff returned for TD.
34-31
been over in Joe P discussion, kind of puts things in perspective when we talk about problems involving money and pot.
TampaDawg
November 9th, 2011
4:42 pm
Yeah I hear ya there. First off, I can appreciate that you come on here and do something crazy like, I don’t know, TALK FOOTBALL without getting into mindless insults and meaningless team jabs. Second, perspective is right. This guys career is essentially over, legend or not, because he didn’t take a second to do the hard right versus the easy wrong. It sucks, but I can’t defend it when kids are getting hurt like that.
Loyal Dawg
November 9th, 2011
4:49 pm
To the Christian bashers and atheist who have and will address CMR’s comments about his faith: You guys just don’t get it. The man said that he believes the job does not define him. Regardless of your beliefs or lack there of, do you know what happens when you let your job/career define you? See Joe Paterno, Jim Tressel, Butch Davis, etc… You make bad decisions trying to protect yourself and your status. It doesn’t mean you are perfect, it doesn’t mean your team will win because “God” is on your side. It does mean that you reach for your faith when confronted with difficult circumstances and situations, to help guide and direct you.
Auburn
November 9th, 2011
4:55 pm
Been fun, got to go eat, try to stay on topic with just a little “funning” but don’t like all those personal attacks, ok to tell me I’m dreaming, living in a fantasy world for thinking Auburn will win, our defense sucks, etc, but I try to stay away from the inbred, sleeping with your sister, I’m smarter then you, you live in a double wide, I make more money, etc jabs, although I am sure my mouth (and typing fingers) have gotten out ahead of my manners on occasion.
Here is to a good game Sat and no injuries.
Loyal Dawg
November 9th, 2011
4:57 pm
I wonder how much Auburn having an extra week to prepare will affect us? We can’t use it as an excuse to be unprepared; however, it does make things more challenging for our team. On Crowell, trust is something he is going to have to earn back. You do it by making better decisions and working hard at honing your craft. I hope he understands that and shows it. It would be a shame to see his talent wasted by bad decision making.
Loyal Dawg
November 9th, 2011
5:00 pm
I hope Conley sees more playing time. He sounds like the type of player we need. No entitlement issues. He could be a difference maker.
GO DAWGS!!!
November 9th, 2011
6:07 pm
TampaGator….I checked me “History Book”, I call It my Bible. You sound to be speaking from the standards of a man, rather than from the standards of our God. My “History Book” says He created the heavens and earth…and it was good. Your speaking that religion doesn’t belong sounds contradictory to my “History Book”. For it says to preach the whole Word to the whole world. King James…Dunno. King Jesus, YOU BET!!! He NEVER let me down. God Bless…
TampaGator
November 9th, 2011
6:15 pm
Archdawg……
There is a difference in standing up against the abuses of government and mixing religion with government…..the second part is what Bonhoeffter was saying should not happen. Obviously, he got deeply involved in fighting an unjust and immoral government of Hitler. But what some Christians are doing with their direct relationship with government organizations and activities is downright dangerous to a healthy American society as a whole (not just their part as they see it). When religion becomes the dog wagging the tail, the people get what comes out underneath the dog’s tail (and was the main reason the Pilgrams left England in the first place to found a new country in the New World…the Church of England was wagging King James’ tail….and the Pilgrams and many others were catching you know what). Government does not need religion and religion does not need government….another one of this great founding principals that many Christians and extremist today want to abandon…..under the guise of returning to the “Constitution.” In my opinion, we would be better off with a limited national government that protects collects taxes for the infrastructure and the military….and leaves everything else to the states…….and eliminate 80 percent of “religious” organizations by taxing them as well…..in fact…..I think the world would be a better place without religion and much more spirituality. But these things just make too much logical sense…..so obviously they will never been done in this society.
Now….I am done with all of this.
Go Gators.
TampaGator
November 9th, 2011
6:19 pm
Go Dawgs!!!
While ya at it……oh sucks…..just go ahead and burn all those history and science books. They be from Satan! Ya boy! Praise Jesus! Pass the bucket.
TampaGator
November 9th, 2011
6:27 pm
Also….Go Dawgs!!!
My advice…..expand your mind. Read more than that there Bible! And….don’t be afraid of going to hell. The 3.5 million year old rock formations in the Grand Canyon and the developing galaxies in our universe will still be there long after the hell in the Bible freezes over.
boy.
TampaGator
November 9th, 2011
6:29 pm
Now…..I need to go read to expand my mind and soul. Have a nice evening.
GATA
November 9th, 2011
10:48 pm
Glad more than ever to have Mark Richt as HC at UGA.
He Hate Gator
November 10th, 2011
12:56 am
:Wow,….I thought this was a football blog, not a discussion on Christian dogma….or is that Dawgma?…
TampaDawg
November 10th, 2011
9:11 am
TampaGator
November 9th, 2011
6:27 pm
Also….Go Dawgs!!!
My advice…..expand your mind. Read more than that there Bible! And….don’t be afraid of going to hell. The 3.5 million year old rock formations in the Grand Canyon and the developing galaxies in our universe will still be there long after the hell in the Bible freezes over
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No other book is needed. And no, hell, will be there LONG after anything on this earth. Hell is eternal. Most people who think they need to read “more than the Bible” to expand their mind haven’t even read the Bible to begin with so it’s a moot point.
TampaDawg
November 10th, 2011
9:26 am
Ok, unless someone says something stupid, this will be my only government post on this blog.
First, THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. Many people point to the letter from Thomas Jefferson to the Danbury Baptists as the “there, see, no religion in government” gotcha moment. Problem is, like many others who won’t look it up (including the judges who keep perpetrating this incredible lie), they won’t do the research behind the letter to see what Jefferson was actually trying to accomplish. The FBI took the draft of the letter which was later found, with all the scratch notes in the side columns and mark outs and additions, studied it through ink forensics and made Jefferson’s thoughts more clear. He was simply trying to take a jab at his political opponents. A little research will dig this up at the super conservative, completely religious site loc.gov which if you don’t know, is the Library of Congress site.
Second, what kills the whole argument, since it’s based on Jefferson’s letter, is that if Jefferson were President today, the things he enacted during HIS OWN Presidency would fall under the lie of separation of Church and state as well. Thomas Jefferson ushered in Christian Church services to be conducted in the House of Representatives chambers. Furthermore, he attended those services for all eight years of his Presidency. There goes your separation of Church and state argument right there.
The mindset of those who came here from England has been so distorted over the years. If you look at the history of our History books in this country, you will see that they have changed over the past 150 years towards a more liberal mindset. Problem is, I think a history book from 150 years ago has a fresher perspective than one produced 150 years later. It only makes sense. 150 years ago, history was still fresh in the minds of those producing the book. So why change it? Changing it gives those who want a different mindset the ability sway people to their way of thinking. Not because it’s the truth, but because they want it that way. Look up the REAL reason for many of the pilgrims coming over here. And look it up in books written by the children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren of those pilgrims. Things will look a little different than what mainstream teaches.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
November 10th, 2011
9:57 am
Wrastlin is real and the moon landing was fake! Lets argue that topic now! Thanks Lewis!
FLA DAWG
November 10th, 2011
10:01 am
Don’t count your eagles before they hatch boys.
Despite Vegas odds keep in mind that although Auburn has a young team they are very talented and very well coached.
Our Dawgs have played less than good teams since Boise State (and possibly SC) so I remain unconvinced as to the quality of our team.
Regrettably a win against Auburn, KY & GT will still not solve the riddle of this season………..but if we make it to The SECC and win or have a respectable loss to LSU then this could be a real turnaround and the start of something special for next season.
(Damn, I’m tired of always talking about NEXT SEASON this time of year)
Stop and Think
November 10th, 2011
11:04 am
TampaDawg, I suggest you get off your “holier than thou” horse and you may find you better influence others by following the words of the writer of the Declaration of Independence:
“I never told my own religion nor scrutinized that of another. I never attempted to make a convert, nor wished to change another’s creed. I am satisfied that yours must be an excellent religion to have produced a life of such exemplary virtue and correctness. For it is in our lives, and not from our words, that our religion must be judged.”
― Thomas Jefferson
jc_dawgs
November 10th, 2011
1:39 pm
Richt looks like he’s going to hang on to his job. And now time for another potential miracle…….
Here is how it would need to go down for a Georgia miracle of miracles. Its my 5 part plan.
1) Ga wins out and pulls off an upset of epic proportions against the sec west champ in conf champ game. (OK I know I know…you can stop reading now).
2) Auburn beats Alabama. (Alabama is still alive for the BCS champ game and dont think they are not)
3) Boise St loses 1 reg season game.
4) Pac12 south champ pulls upset in Pac 12 champ game.
5) Big 10 champ has 2 or more losses as well as ACC champ.
Ga would then play Big 12 champ in BCS champ game.
undefeated Houston has about as much leap frog potential as a frog trying to jump a freight train.
Crack pipe is now laid to rest.
TampaDawg
November 10th, 2011
1:50 pm
@stop and think .. there was nothing “holier than thou” about my post. The post was meant to lay to rest the lie that is “separation of Church and state” .. and it is a lie. I appreciate your quote as it does add to the value of the discussion but that in it of itself does not paint the picture of the life Jefferson lived. He believed strongly in religious freedom as I believe your quote aptly points out. So much so that his actions would have violated this separation stuff over and over again. Great debate stuff, now let’s get back to football.
TampaDawg
November 10th, 2011
1:53 pm
@jc_dawgs .. What an interesting scenario .. there are soooo many variables there and even some more that we can’t even predict yet. Cool to think about though.
Stop and Think
November 10th, 2011
2:13 pm
TampaDawg you stated “No other book is needed. And no, hell, will be there LONG after anything on this earth. Hell is eternal. Most people who think they need to read “more than the Bible” to expand their mind haven’t even read the Bible to begin with so it’s a moot point.” That’s judging others, and to read about Jefferson, you need to read a book other than the Bible..
wildbill
November 10th, 2011
4:52 pm
Lots of distractions re sports this week. The 64 dollar question is : Its late in the season, are the Dawgs ready to play some football? I dunno, and will just wait and see.
East champ!
November 10th, 2011
9:01 pm
Auburn’s average D can’t stop Murray and Crowell–they’ll light it up for some easy points. Dawgs 34 AU 14—bet the house!