Rambo staying, Charles going as UGA players wrestle with NFL decisions
Orson Charles, Georgia’s All-SEC tight end, will skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft.
Charles revealed the unsurprising decision Wednesday, saying “it’s time to open a new chapter in my life.”
A few hours later, another UGA underclassman who had been seriously considering the draft — safety Bacarri Rambo — made the opposite decision, announcing through the school that he will return for his senior season.
Charles said he consulted with several NFL players and a former NFL coach, Tony Dungy, about his stay-or-go choice. The NFL’s underclassmen advisory committee told Charles that he could be drafted as high as the second round.
The decision wasn’t stressful, Charles said, because “either way I wouldn’t be wrong.” He added: “As I continued to pray about it, I just felt ready.”
The deadline to declare for the draft is Sunday. Charles and Rambo appeared to have the highest draft stock among Georgia players considering early entry, although several others also have said they are weighing decisions.
Rambo’s return is a boon for the Georgia defense. He led the SEC with eight interceptions this past season and was named an Associated Press first-team All-American.
Charles’ departure, combined with the expiration of senior Aron White’s eligibility, means Georgia will head toward the 2012 season without its top two tight ends from last season.
The Bulldogs’ top returners at the position will be junior Arthur Lynch, who has two career catches, and Jay Rome, a highly touted recruit who was redshirted as a freshman last season. Also, Colquitt County tight end Ty Smith has committed to sign with the Bulldogs next month.
“They have a lot of people who can fill the hole at tight end,” Charles said.
Charles was one of two prized recruits, along with quarterback Aaron Murray, who signed with Georgia out of Tampa’s Plant High in 2009. Murray, who unlike Charles was redshirted in his first season at UGA, has two years of eligibility remaining and wished his long-time teammate well.
“The No. 1 thing he said was, ‘Just don’t forget about me,’” Charles said.
“To play [in college] with my high school quarterback was definitely a blessing,” Charles added.
Charles started 29 games for Georgia. He caught 94 passes for 1,370 yards, which set a UGA career yardage record for tight ends, and 10 touchdowns, which tied the school record for the position.
After catching 45 passes for 574 yards and five touchdowns in the 2011 season, he was voted first-team All-SEC by both the coaches and the media. He was chosen first-team All-America by the American Football Coaches Association.
In what proved to be his final college game –-a triple-overtime loss to Michigan State in the Outback Bowl –- Charles had one catch for two yards. He said that game did not affect his decision to depart.
“I met the majority of all my goals I came here with,” Charles said Wednesday. “I feel like I’ve grown spiritually. . . . I feel like I’ve grown as a player.
“I was going back and remembering some of the goals I came in [with], and today I was checking them all off, like, ‘Yeah, I accomplished this.’ The past three years have just been a blessing. They’ve been awesome.”
The 6-foot-3, 241-pound Charles is ranked as the third best tight end in this year’s draft by nfldraftscout.com, behind Clemson’s Dwayne Allen and Stanford’s Coby Fleener.
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say it ain't so
January 11th, 2012
2:08 pm
first?
say it ain't so
January 11th, 2012
2:09 pm
yea me, not suprised…..
say it ain't so
January 11th, 2012
2:10 pm
good luck Charles, it was fun, not too fun though…..
Starring Kam Fong as Chin Ho
January 11th, 2012
2:13 pm
Possibly a little under utilized while at UGa, however a DGD. Best of luck to him. Time to step up Mr Rome.
JSD
January 11th, 2012
2:13 pm
Was he even on the team this year? He had a good frosh year. NFL practice team at best if he leaves now. Good luck Orson. You’ll need it.
JSD
January 11th, 2012
2:14 pm
By the way, I though Jay Rome was a defensive end…
invictus mon
January 11th, 2012
2:15 pm
Lots of opportunity next year for young guys to step up. I was hoping against hope, but congratulations to the young man!
Fridawg
January 11th, 2012
2:16 pm
Jay Rome will be great. Those saying how O-Chuck was underutilized need to remember that he was forced to block because the OL has been so bad in recent years. When the OL holds its own, he’s a beastly offensive weapon.
bdaamwag
January 11th, 2012
2:16 pm
Never lived up to the hype. Good luck in your future dropped passes.
Bright Idea
January 11th, 2012
2:17 pm
JSD, Did you see a game this year?
Bright Idea
January 11th, 2012
2:18 pm
bdaamwag, Did you see a game?
awful mc dougal
January 11th, 2012
2:18 pm
one temp dawg gone, many more to go. thanks for nothing.
Supes
January 11th, 2012
2:19 pm
Thought he left before the OUTBACK bowl this year?
Burbank Dawg not Dwag
January 11th, 2012
2:20 pm
No surprise. Good luck to him and his family. (wait for it…)
I believe he had more False Start penalties than dropped passes though.
1970 Dawg
January 11th, 2012
2:21 pm
JSD is wrong on two counts. (Jay Rome is a TE). I always find it funny how some “experts” prognosticate so poorly.
bruce mac
January 11th, 2012
2:21 pm
Tim, what was Charle’s projected draft round as provided by the NFL?
Spike 80DF
January 11th, 2012
2:21 pm
Good luck Orson! One of my favorite players not only for being a DGD but also b/c he broke the gators NC trophy on an official visit, haha…..
SEC_Champion
January 11th, 2012
2:21 pm
Jay Rome will be as good as, if not better than Charles. I’ve been watching this kid since 8th grade. A pure athlete. He was dunking a basketball in his 8th grade year. Same build as Charles with a lil more height and every bit of the explosion.
DawginLex
January 11th, 2012
2:21 pm
Good luck to Orson Charles
He will be a top flight player in the NFL with a good combination of size and pass catching ability.
DufferDawg
January 11th, 2012
2:22 pm
Thanks to Bobo. One pass for 2 yards in his hometown at the bowl game. Not much confidence in an all SEC player and NFL prospect. I don’t blame him for leaving.
KB
January 11th, 2012
2:22 pm
Good luck to Orson, reload with Jay Rome.
DC Dawg
January 11th, 2012
2:22 pm
Another kid leaves UGA early without the TEAM ever accomplishing a thing. This trend is disturbing.
#ajgreen
#knowshonmoreno
#matthewstafford
#orsoncharles
Smart Dawg
January 11th, 2012
2:22 pm
I think it is a bad thing when your TE has 3x more holding calls then TD’s. He is going to have to block in the NFL and he is not very good at it. He was given bad advice by Dungy. Should have stayed and worked on the blocking. Just saying!
ugaDAWG
January 11th, 2012
2:22 pm
His not being part of the plan against Michigan State was probably the final straw. You can’t blame him. Good luck to a DGD!
JJ
January 11th, 2012
2:23 pm
Some of you guys bashing Orson, I wonder if you even watched a game this year.
OC is another in a long line of underutilized talents in Athens over the past 5 seasons or so. He’ll be a stud in the NFL – this is clearly the right move for him. How many times did we throw to him in the Outback Bowl? Once? Never?
Good luck Orson. Thanks for your time in Athens – shame we didn’t get to see your full potential thanks to a couple of offensive coaches who are clearly too overwhelmed sometimes to work your talents into the gameplan.
Blackberry Cobbler
January 11th, 2012
2:23 pm
Bring on Jay Rome of the Dream Team.
Taco Meat
January 11th, 2012
2:23 pm
Good luck, Orson! You’re gonna be a beast at the next level! Wish the Dawgs had utilized you more.
Eisendawg
January 11th, 2012
2:24 pm
Hard to blame him. I think we threw two passes to him in bowl game. Not sure if he’s big enough to be an NFL tight end though.
BIGDAWG38
January 11th, 2012
2:24 pm
Good Luck in the NFL, Orson!!! You made a Damn Good Dawg!!! Time to go to work Arthur & Jay!!! We will need both of you!!! GO DAWGS!
Frankly
January 11th, 2012
2:25 pm
OC will always be a DGD, good luck in the next phase of your life.
bdaamwag
January 11th, 2012
2:25 pm
nice one, Idea. Your telling me at NO point in 7’s time at UGA, you never thought this guy could get better?
Lpac74
January 11th, 2012
2:25 pm
Supes, Bobo the clown and Murray forgot about him since they didnt throw a pass his way in the bowl game. He is projected a late 1st or Early 2nd. I dont blame him at all, Murray is an average QB who is 0-9 vs ranked teams who chokes on a big stage.. why not cash it in now.
Best of Luck Orson DGD
Reality Dawg
January 11th, 2012
2:26 pm
Who is next? Rambo etc… We had a strong nucleous coming back but if all these guys leave kiss a top 10 start out of the picture…
Loyal Fan
January 11th, 2012
2:26 pm
Orson will be good in the NFL. Yes, I think we didn’t use him enough especially in the bowl game, but Fridawg has a point, our offense was always in need of help with blocking, so he definitely showed off his skills in other than receptions. Jay Rome will be solid. We have great TE depth. JSD obviously doesn’t know what he is talking about. Thanks for sounding like another idiot UGA fan on here. You are in a group of people that make us, Dawg fans, look ignorant on here. Think before you post next time.
PR
January 11th, 2012
2:27 pm
DGD… I for one will always be a fan of OC.
Taco Meat
January 11th, 2012
2:27 pm
He’s projected late first round/ early 2nd…
KB
January 11th, 2012
2:28 pm
JSD , You really know how to evaluate talent, you must be some kind of NFL scout , all the other NFL scouts must not have a clue. What a tool.
PR
January 11th, 2012
2:29 pm
JSD = Clueless
1. Rome was the top TE in the country last year coming out of HS
2. Orson Charles was 1st team All-SEC and will be one of the top two TE’s in the draft this year, along with one time UGA commit Dwayne Allen. Orson may even be more attractive to NFL teams due to his hybrid abilities as a WR.
Oscer Meyer
January 11th, 2012
2:30 pm
Best play of his career was dropping the Gators NC crystal ball.
PTC DAWG
January 11th, 2012
2:30 pm
Internet bashers are idiots of the highest order. It must be a mental disorder or something.
That said, best of luck Charles.
bdaamwag
January 11th, 2012
2:30 pm
If Grantham takes the Falcon’s job; Abandon Ship! Someone needs to lock this guy up fast.
G-Dawg
January 11th, 2012
2:31 pm
I hear them coming…trolls!! Watchout!!
UGA Insider
January 11th, 2012
2:32 pm
It’s Jay Rome time in Athens. If I were him I would bolt the BBall program and head straight to the weight room. I’m afraid the Hoop Hounds are not going to win another game…. Another fine team in our $89,000,000 UGA Athletic Dept. Way to go Adams.
Fred
January 11th, 2012
2:32 pm
Either a lot of sour grapes or some incredibly stupid people post here. Charles was one of three tight ends up for the top award for tight ends in the Country.
Good Luck Charles.
Big Albany Dawg
January 11th, 2012
2:33 pm
DGD. Too bad Bobo didn’t know how to utilize this athlete.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
January 11th, 2012
2:33 pm
Echoing alot of comments here, hate to see him go but he was not utilized properly at all. He is going to be a top flight TE/WR type player in the NFL.
Also if we are going to lose a player early this is the spot. Rome was the #1 TE in the country last season and if not mistaken Lynch was highly sought after also.
Congrats Orson and good luck in the future! DGD!
NeoDawg
January 11th, 2012
2:33 pm
Unfortunately – we won’t miss him as much as we should have since we never used him like we should have. One shovel pass in the Outback for 2 yards is embarrassing. Why would he want to come back to effectively be the third tackle for a running game that didn’t exist? Hell’s bells – the MSU tight end had over 100 yards and nobody even knew who he was.
Charles is a DGD and I expect him to be an exceptional pro. Now – Let’s not waste Rome’s talent like we wasted Orson’s. Good decision Orson and Godspeed.
G-Dawg
January 11th, 2012
2:34 pm
He’ll be losing out on a big chunk of change compared to going pro next year!! First 15 picks will be mainly QB or OL..with a couple of defensive players.
But regardless, thanks for the effort and leadership…hopefully it has rubbed off on some of the other under-motivated players.
Dap01
January 11th, 2012
2:34 pm
Charles was a great Dawg. But UGA has TEs to step up and be great.
Loyal Fan
January 11th, 2012
2:35 pm
To Bdaamwag, I have heard those rumors circulating around as well, but it may be just a ploy to give Grantham more money. Besides, Grantham runs a 3-4, whereas, Coach Smith prefers the 4-3, not an easy transition with the personnel we have, but we’ll see. This would totally derail us, but I hopeful that McGarity will lock him up and match Kirby Smart’s 850k salary.
RHall55
January 11th, 2012
2:36 pm
The end result of the Mike Bobo’s offensive genius!! CMB really utilized OCharles in the Bowl Game; why do we put up w/ his incompetience!! Pitiful!!
KB
January 11th, 2012
2:36 pm
UGA insider , If you were inside anything you would know there were Zero expectations in BBall this year. But I’m pretty sure they chalk up a win or two.
Dbalcer
January 11th, 2012
2:37 pm
Good luck Orson wish you were staying. Go DAWGS ready to see the next player step up. 2012 should be a good season for the DAWGS.
dogbone
January 11th, 2012
2:37 pm
Who could blame him……..With Bobo’s lack-luster offense play calling, I would jump too!!!!!!!
LawDawg
January 11th, 2012
2:37 pm
Meh. He has all the talent in the world, but he has been mediocre and is way too prone to make huge mistakes or go to the T-Rex arms in important situations. I am looking forward to the transition to Jay Rome. I actually think Aron White is a bigger loss, due to his leadership.
RxDawg
January 11th, 2012
2:37 pm
Awe man, well I sincerely wish you the best of luck OC. You were a DGD. You carried yourself on and off the field exactly how a Dawg should. I’m sure you’ll have a great career in the NFL.
LawDawg
January 11th, 2012
2:39 pm
By the way, everyone realizes that the AJC does not verify user names. right? Just because someone SAYS they are a UGA Insider means less than nothing. That could easily be a 15 year old Florida fan.
layinlow
January 11th, 2012
2:39 pm
Don’t blame him for leaving. This guy was an exceptional down the field weapon at the tight end position who was never correctly utilized by Richt and company. Another super talented Georgia player who never reached his full potential because of an inept coaching regime. The mediocrity continues in athens even though we have one of the greatest high school footbal talent bases ever seen by mankind to pull from. Unreal.
LawDawg
January 11th, 2012
2:40 pm
dogbone: Jesus Christ and Bill Walsh could be working together to call plays and he still would have left. I know that this is basically a Pavlovian response with Bobo at this point among some UGA fans, but let’s keep at least some perspective.
1eyedJack
January 11th, 2012
2:40 pm
Well, that’s that. Jay Rome and Artie Lynch next year! Probably not a big drop off as they too will be required to help a young offensive line block. This is why they offered Sean Price yesterday. They also need to call up Ricky Parks.
McDawg
January 11th, 2012
2:40 pm
hopefully Rambo and S. Williams stay
Buckeye
January 11th, 2012
2:40 pm
Guess the dogs have now dropped from # 1 in the Jan/Feb polls.
nyx
January 11th, 2012
2:40 pm
Sadly he wont be missed because he is quite possibly the most underutilized weapon we have had the past 3 years. Just yet another phenomenal talent we have had that we never saw fit to use.
KB
January 11th, 2012
2:41 pm
Who would’ve ever thought that Michigan state would try and take away Georgias best receiver? Never been done before in all of football.
cwm in the branch
January 11th, 2012
2:41 pm
i am a dawg fan see all their games …….. you guys are funny hating on these players if they were your sons a two yard pass completion would be great ….. orson gave everything for the dawgs .. you think he wants to lose .. his record and catches help draft status ……. be appreciative for what he has done … AND THANK THE YOUNG MAN…
In my opinion
January 11th, 2012
2:41 pm
I DONT BLAME HIM, YOU’D THINK BOBO FORGOT HE WAS ON THE TEAM AS LITTLE AS HE WAS UTILIZED.
Frank Lane
January 11th, 2012
2:41 pm
Three years is all you can expect out of a great player. Good Luck Orson
Boca Baby
January 11th, 2012
2:41 pm
Charles was an undersized TE in the UGA tradition. Not a great blocker.
1eyedJack
January 11th, 2012
2:43 pm
He’ll make a great H-back though.
UGA Insider
January 11th, 2012
2:44 pm
UGA didn’t use Orson vs. MSU on purpose folks….. He had already informed the staff he was going pro and didn’t want many calls because he didn’t want to risk injury. He also whiffed on many blocks but the Dawgs had no other choice but to play him. They just didn’t throw to him because he didn’t want any throws.
nyx
January 11th, 2012
2:44 pm
Buckeye –
Just wait until the headcase Meyer starts losing to the only 3 other decent programs in the Little 11 and flakes out again and disgustingly uses his family as an excuse again as to why he cannot handle failure like a normal adult.
DawginLex
January 11th, 2012
2:46 pm
Insider
I call BS to that
He was blocking on the plays that I saw and on the pass routes, Murray went another way or got sacked.
82Dawg
January 11th, 2012
2:46 pm
@UGA Insider….you need to get a new insider. Your inside info is always wrong….
Tater Tot
January 11th, 2012
2:46 pm
UGA Insider
January 11th, 2012
2:44 pm
UGA didn’t use Orson vs. MSU on purpose folks….. He had already informed the staff he was going pro and didn’t want many calls because he didn’t want to risk injury. He also whiffed on many blocks but the Dawgs had no other choice but to play him. They just didn’t throw to him because he didn’t want any throws.
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If that is the case then he needs to go as he is only thinking about himself and not the team as a whole. Go Dawgs !!
reebok
January 11th, 2012
2:47 pm
Very fine player, but under-utilized in Bobo’s offense. as a Tech fan I can’t say I’m sorry to see him go…we couldn’t do a thing with him.
ChattaDawg
January 11th, 2012
2:47 pm
Charles will be fine in the NFL…Will play in slot (like Hines Ward) and will be asked to catch the ball, block corners and safeties. He will make more $$$ than most of us.
Good Luck Orson…
Go Dawgs
layinlow
January 11th, 2012
2:48 pm
Insider, not believing that one. I am an admitted huge critic of richt but even i don’t believe that he would allowed that kind of bs to go on.
7576DAWG
January 11th, 2012
2:48 pm
The NFL demand’s that their Tight End’s be able to block. That make Charles invaluable. Georgia didn’t have good depth on the offensive line and Charles was used frequently as a blocker to keep our opponent’s Defensive end in check and when we didn’t need him to block was a very good TE.
Unlike a lot of our opponent’s CMR has always encouraged player’s to leave early if they were ready.The one thing I like the most about CMR is he put’s the player’s interest first and let’s them make the decision without pressure whether to leave early. Charles will go in the first round or the first half of the second round.
DirtyBirds88
January 11th, 2012
2:48 pm
Orson was under utilized at UGA. He should have had 70 rec 900 yds and 8 tds ..at least. With Tony Gonzalez* gone into retirement most likely.. Orson would be a nice fit in a Falcons uni. He is gonna be a late first rounder to second rounder most likely, and if his stock falls..will go no farther than the first round. Typically TE’s dont get drafted til the mid to late twenties ( in the draft) few years ago Pettigrew to Detriot. Step up Jay Rome! I believe Malcom Mitchell and Rome went to school together in Valdosta! id rather have Orson leave, w Jay in the wings as opposed to John Jenkins or Jarvis Jones. If Baccara declares..would be horrible. Go Dawgs!
Dawg Fud
January 11th, 2012
2:50 pm
Goin’ to miss you, Orson! Thanks for being a loyal Dawg!
beebee
January 11th, 2012
2:51 pm
They leave, DC Dawg, because there is NOTHING worth staying for.
No national title aspirations (at least no legitimate hope of winning one).
No coach under whose tutelage is even WORTH staying another year for.
And let’s not even talk about the Rebel flag hoisting houses/frat or otherwise, that pepper the campus.
1eyedJack
January 11th, 2012
2:52 pm
“UGA didn’t use Orson vs. MSU on purpose folks….. He had already informed the staff he was going pro and didn’t want many calls because he didn’t want to risk injury.”
Wrong. He said in his interview that he didn’t inform the coaches until yesterday.
DirtyBirds88
January 11th, 2012
2:52 pm
only problem is falcons need to concentrate on defense and possible oline with the lack of pics remaining. and w/ no first or third ..i believe, to get a TE..would not be gettin the most out of your pick. And we’ve seen Thomas D. put all his fruits in one basket before ( im a big fan of Julio Jone, amazing player) but look at who Cleveland got w our picks..jimmy smith at cb ( we could have used him) Greg little is no julio ..( but we could have used him) and a FB and than our first and third this year. and like it is widely known Help wanted w our secondary..Hello anyhome home..Dunta, and our OLINE.
Buck Blew
January 11th, 2012
2:53 pm
you can blame mike bozo for this one.
Run Lindsay!!
DirtyBirds88
January 11th, 2012
2:54 pm
JAY ROME
G-Dawg
January 11th, 2012
2:54 pm
Baccari needs another solid season and he’ll be potential first rounder. I’m guessing he’s a late second or third round pick at this point. Alotta moolah being left on table by leaving early.
Buck Blew
January 11th, 2012
2:55 pm
Rambo and Williams are next along with Crowell transferring.
the rats are jumping ship once again.
Run Lindsay!!
layinlow
January 11th, 2012
2:56 pm
reebok, it’s not Bobo’s offense, it’s Richt’s offense. Why are people so blind to the fact that Bobo was just a lowly assistant when he started under Richt. Richt trained Bobo so his style is Richt’s style! At crucial points in big games Richt has the head set on and hears what bobo’s calling and so forth. If Richt wanted Bobo to change he would push him to do so! Why do you think Richt defends Bobo with such ferocity? Because from a personal standpoint he knows that criticism of Bobo is really a knock on him. Think about that.
extrapoint
January 11th, 2012
2:57 pm
Good news for the Florida Gators. They’ve hired Boise States’s OC. At least we have Bobo.
RxDawg
January 11th, 2012
2:57 pm
“UGA didn’t use Orson vs. MSU on purpose folks….. He had already informed the staff he was going pro and didn’t want many calls ”
lol that is just plain dumb. The bowl game would be his last audition to move up the draft. There are some pretty good TE’s coming out in this class and OC is not a lock to be the best one.
Yep, I’m convinced your one of the best trolls to grace this site. Your very subtle there insider.
cleveland ave. dawg
January 11th, 2012
3:00 pm
OC, best wishes!!! One of the top TE in the nation!!! But hey, guess who out another job??? Willie Martienez. Yesssss!!! Bless his heart! Couldn’t hold it down in Norman!!! Now CMR, has to do something has hard for him like Stoops did. Let Go!!!! Get rid of this just plane average OC
JB
January 11th, 2012
3:00 pm
Orson was a great Dawg. He will be missed……………..Anybody other than me notice that Bama’s offense is clumsy,dull, uneventful etc…………but just works……
G
January 11th, 2012
3:03 pm
Grantham and UGA need to squash this one real quickly
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
January 11th, 2012
3:05 pm
Charles will be missed
To bad he wasnt used like he should have been
but thats par for the course with our top notch coaching staff
PR
January 11th, 2012
3:06 pm
I guess people will believe anything they read. Grantham isn’t going anywhere folks…
KB
January 11th, 2012
3:06 pm
Yep Orson was so underutilized he was 1st team all SEC.
Bronc62
January 11th, 2012
3:06 pm
Good luck OC..probably only a 4th or 5th rounder..could have been 1st if you stayed…better do excellent at combine..
RedandBlackDAWG
January 11th, 2012
3:08 pm
We are going to miss his experience but I think Rome can step up and we do have a couple of others as well.
UGA76
January 11th, 2012
3:08 pm
I wish Orson Charles the best of luck in the NFL. I don’t blame him for leaving because Bobo didn’t utilize him properly. Case in point is the game against Michigan State. Bobo was so outcoached that Orson became an extra blocker almost the entire game and only caught one pass for 4 yards. If Bobo stays, Orson made the right decision. In spite of Bobo, I still think Orson isn’t NFL ready because he’s a “tweener” tight end. He’s too small to block in the NFL and too slow to be a split out as a wide receiver. He needs another year to increase his strength and size to take on blitzing linebackers.
Buck Blew
January 11th, 2012
3:11 pm
Grantham will be the defensive coordinator of the Jaguars by the end of this week.
CMR better get on the phone and get Kirby Smart back to Athens ASAP.
Run Lindsay !!
G
January 11th, 2012
3:13 pm
Orson was underutilized. Find a way to get him the ball. Bring Lynch into block, play all 3 at once (Stanford). Give him the ball in the bowl game and maybe he stays to chase 1,000 in one season. His sophmore year he was grossly underutilized. Our offense is so predictable especially when running. Why run right at Mich State’s defensive tackle who will be drafted early? Move Ball back to Rb coach, I like the way Thomas brown ran the ball with authority.
Tampa Jack
January 11th, 2012
3:14 pm
Charles is the same size as Tebow. You see what a great H back Tebow is in the NFL. Charles could be the same type of receiver.
timthebrave
January 11th, 2012
3:15 pm
Orson Charles will be a 2nd round pick. I think if he stayed and worked on the weights and blocking he could have moved up to a late first round pick. Either way good luck to him and thanks for being a dawg!!
Stinger2
January 11th, 2012
3:15 pm
UGA Insider: You should rename yourself UGA Outsider.
RTR22
January 11th, 2012
3:16 pm
Can you imagine having a fb program where 5/6 guys are ready/good enough to leave early every year? Roll Tide, #1 in national championships and SEC Titles
G
January 11th, 2012
3:16 pm
Oh yeah can’t wait to destroy Tech again!
JB
January 11th, 2012
3:17 pm
If Grantham pops up and leaves,that will hurt big time. THE ONLY way Kirby Smart would come is 1.5 mil and 2 year only wait HC in waiting. Why would you come to Athens from Bama, alum or not.
G
January 11th, 2012
3:18 pm
Grantham is not going anywhere
Hairy Dawg
January 11th, 2012
3:20 pm
Good luck to Orson in the pros. I wish Bobo had found a way to get him the ball a little more this season, but we can’t expect Bobo to be innovative.
UGA Outsider
January 11th, 2012
3:20 pm
Grantham is staying in Athens folks. Extension will be announced very soon. McGarity is just slow.
AltamahaDawg
January 11th, 2012
3:21 pm
Yes, he was very much on the team. He lead a pretty pass dependant team in receptions.. He was one of the top guys thrown to even among all true receivers in the league. He was also one of the top TE in the nation in receptions. Pay attention.
Jerome
January 11th, 2012
3:22 pm
What did Orson Charles “really” do for this Georgia program? Nothing in retrospect. So goodbye Orson. You won’t be too terribly missed. It’s not like you won us a title.
JB
January 11th, 2012
3:22 pm
G, I think not also. Word is he’s going to get his deal extended back out to 3 years and Richt will have a new deal, and Grantham will likely get a nice raise and security and big money is king for an assit. coach. in college ball
collegeballfan
January 11th, 2012
3:23 pm
“McGarity is just slow.”
Actually it is the lawyers that slow the process down.
GotoBoxer
January 11th, 2012
3:24 pm
6th round pick at best.
G
January 11th, 2012
3:24 pm
1,300 yards and 10 Td’s in a career for a high draft pick. Thats weak no disrespect to Orson at all lets be real
Tampa Jack
January 11th, 2012
3:25 pm
the word in Jacksonville is that Grantham is interviewing for the Jag’s DC position. if offered he no doubt will take it.
JB
January 11th, 2012
3:25 pm
You would think Bobo is writing the contracts as they are so slow to develop……………………( that’s a joke)……….
JB
January 11th, 2012
3:26 pm
Tampa Jack………….you trolling or have you heard that?
PMC
January 11th, 2012
3:27 pm
The guy may be the 1st TE taken, he’s light years better of a receiver than the kid from Clemson.
Good luck Orson.
Buck Blew
January 11th, 2012
3:27 pm
Hey Jerome. Who has won you a national title?
The boys from 1980 did. No one else.
Run Lindsay !!
59bulldawg
January 11th, 2012
3:27 pm
Good luck OC! You’ll be great in the NFL! Wish we had had our act more together as a team and had utilized you more while you were in Athens! We’ll miss you but the cupboard’s not bare with Rome and Lynch in 2012! Again OC thanks for the memories and good luck!
PMC
January 11th, 2012
3:28 pm
Guys go check Gronk’s numbers in college if you think that really matters.
Georgia’s porous OL kept him out of the pattern quite a bit.
BigTimeTechFan
January 11th, 2012
3:28 pm
Would like to see Falcons draft him, have him learn grom Gonzo, then he will be future star
dawg151
January 11th, 2012
3:28 pm
Good luck Orson, dont blame ya…..BooBoo and company didnt know what they had….what else is new??
Beast from the East
January 11th, 2012
3:32 pm
JB,
There’s nothing in the Jacksonville Journal about Grantham being interviewed, but these things are usually kept quiet. I tend to think he’ll be in Athens. Who’s gonna pay him more than $750,000 a year?
Murray?
January 11th, 2012
3:33 pm
Murray needs to be pushed and have the threat off losing playing time if he doesnt protect the ball. I know he’s has huge stats but im not sure he can take us to the promise land and don,t want another Shockley on the bench. Needs to shorten up his throwing motion a little and quit throwing bonehead Int’s. Think about it before you jump all over me
Dawglasville
January 11th, 2012
3:34 pm
Best of luck to you Orson and thank you for your top shelf performances.
Buck Blew
January 11th, 2012
3:35 pm
The Jacksonville Journal ceased being a newspaper in the last century.
YardDawg
January 11th, 2012
3:36 pm
Many on this board are haters who give the program a bad name; all have never sniffed a D1 college field. Get it together and support the program. He is going to be a 1st or 2nd round pick in the draft and was runner-up for the top tight end award this season. You haters are probably more appropriately called idiots.
Good luck to you Orson; look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
DawgSTILE
January 11th, 2012
3:36 pm
Best of luck Orseen (DGD), myself and another blogger, my ole buddy DawgINlex wish you the best of ruck at the next level – that would be a top flite SEC team like LSU or Bama!! CroWELL (but bites little), will mis your senior leadership, but it will give him more time to partake in research for the “marGwana-the fallacy” paper he is writing for english class.
flo-ri-duh
January 11th, 2012
3:37 pm
Orson Charles was the #1 ranked TE in his class and Arthur Lynch was the #2 ranked TE. Rome was the #1 TE in his class. Arthur Lynch played a good bit this year – mostly blocking. He is a good receiver and a big target. Rome will back him up and there also a TE in this recruiting class who will probably be redshirted.
outkasted
January 11th, 2012
3:37 pm
its funny to here people say he wasn’t utilized properly… but how do u become 1 of the top TEs in the nation when not being utilized properly? did u ever think that maybe michigan st game planned to shut down number 7… GA was 2 dropped TDs from putting a fork in LSU and 2 bad punts where the punter out punted the coverage…LOL
SteveW
January 11th, 2012
3:37 pm
With Lynch and Rome, it’s not like we’re empty at that position. Not much experience, but I think both were Top 3 TE’s in the Country or so when they were recruited.
bill arp
January 11th, 2012
3:43 pm
Good decision(he knows who the QB will be next year). I see him being a Shannon Sharpe clone in Denver. And after not getting anything but a shovel pass thrown to him in Tampa, he should’ve declared as he was walking off the field! DGD.
Snoop Dawg
January 11th, 2012
3:43 pm
So much for loyalty. This is just another indicator that needs to be put at the feet of Richt.
dawgfan
January 11th, 2012
3:44 pm
Not a big loss because Bobo never had any clue how to use him. If we had an OC with a brain this would be devastating. Orson had the potential to be dominant. He’ll probably be a pro bowler and people will ask “Where did he go to college?”
Good luck Orson. Following all my favorite college players in the NFL is becoming difficult, but I’ll do my best.
Thanks.
Waverly Dawg
January 11th, 2012
3:45 pm
For all you bloggers with the negative comments about OC, get a life! This kid is a DGD, a good ball player, hard worker, and team player. He has already accomplished more in his short life than you losers, has beens, never was, will ever accomplish. Those of you who feel you need to run a kid down to increase your own pitiful lack of self esteem are classic examples of why brothers and sisters should not be allowed to have children.
Congrats to OC. Hope you have a great career!
Douglas
January 11th, 2012
3:50 pm
I agree with some of you — why are others bashing Charles? One of the best weapons we had and refused to throw to him. He will be an all-pro one day. Fast and strong for a TE.
Tallydawg
January 11th, 2012
3:51 pm
Waverly Dawg, no one is bashing OC. In fact most everyone is praising him. Folks are bashing CMR and CMB for their total lack of creativity in utilizing this amazing talent. OC is and will always be a DGD and no one is blaming him for leaving. Why stay where you’re talent is not properly utilized.
Timmy Dog
January 11th, 2012
3:52 pm
We’re gonna have to cough it up for Grantham or he is GONE. Bidding war, Athens, Atlanta, Jacksonville.
Duffer Dog
January 11th, 2012
3:53 pm
You are correct. Orson Charles might as well left the Outback Bowl after that early shovel pass. It’s like he didn’t exist the rest of the game Bobo = Boo boo.
Douglas
January 11th, 2012
3:54 pm
Do you think if we started putting “For Sales” signs in Bobo’s yard, he would get the message and leave? Oh, that’s right, no one else wants him.
Jerome
January 11th, 2012
3:55 pm
I think Murray needs competition at QB. Mason may be transferring so it’s down to LeMay and Bauta. I personally want to see what Bauta is about. Heard he’s “Tim Tebow Jr.”…he said that he “wants to be better than Tebow.” and that he has the “same willingness to win.” and a “better arm.” Hell let’s see what he can do. Murray just turns the ball over too much in big time games. In big time games, you need a big time QB, and we don’t have that.
Coastal Dawg
January 11th, 2012
3:55 pm
Good luck, Orson, a DGD.
Too bad you didn’t get to play in the Outback Bowl; we could have used you.
GT Man
January 11th, 2012
3:56 pm
Dont have to worry about him catching 100 passes against Al Grohs super 3-4 defense. Now just have to watch Murray have a heisman day
WDE
January 11th, 2012
3:56 pm
Best of luck Orson thanks for all your hard work…DGD!!!
Coastal Dawg
January 11th, 2012
3:57 pm
Hope Mason does not transfer, but if he does I understand. 25-30 point 2nd half leads and he doesn’t see the field?!
And if Arron Murray gets hurt, who will be the first to cry that we don’t have an experienced backup?
how2fish
January 11th, 2012
3:58 pm
Best of luck Mr.Charles while I wish you were coming back totally understand your decision. Best of luck to you in the NFL and beyond!!
Rooster
January 11th, 2012
3:58 pm
Good for him. Maybe more will follow his lead and get away from Richt.
North ave trade school
January 11th, 2012
3:59 pm
Georgia fans are a bunch of cry baby pansies! You look for someone to blam for every thing!
You think y’all know football but you don’t , if you new how to coach or know more than Richt Or Bobo then quit your jobs and put in your Resume’s NOW!
Bobo and Richt do not suck nearly as bad as Georgia fans do!
BigTimeTechFan
January 11th, 2012
4:01 pm
We’re gonna have to cough it up for Grantham or he is GONE. Bidding war, Athens, Atlanta, Jacksonville
Don’t think UGA can match ATL or JAX. remember Richt had to give coaches raises out of his own pocket last time because UGA would not pay. That what Richt said but one of the coaches he said that about got a raise.
Tech Rules, you sissy boy mutts....
January 11th, 2012
4:03 pm
Soon, the Tech Hammer will fall on UGAG……with or without your sissy boy tight end…hmmm, does that refer to his sphincter muscle?
Dawg
January 11th, 2012
4:03 pm
Murray just ain’t the man.. chokes in big games.. Richt won’t open up QB. competetion.. depressing !!!
BigTimeTechFan
January 11th, 2012
4:03 pm
Pete Roussel of CoachingSearch.com is reporting that the Atlanta Falcons have contacted Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham to potentially fill their open defensive coordinator position.
Sources tell me the Falcons have reached out to the agent of Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. bit.ly/sbcB2K
— Pete Roussel (@coachingsearch) January 11, 2012
If the report is true, Grantham’s agent, Michael Harris, couldn’t be happier – Georgia is in the midst of negotiating a new contract for Grantham, and the interest from the Falcons would only drive Grantham’s price even higher. Since arriving in Athens, the longtime NFL coordinator has turned the Bulldogs into a monster on defense: UGA ranked 3rd nationally in total defense this season (seventh in pass defense and ninth in rush defense). They also finished second in the SEC in sacks (34), tackles for loss (94) and turnovers forced (29).
Before joining the Bulldogs, Grantham worked for four NFL teams – Indianapolis, Houston, Cleveland and Dallas, the latter two as a coordinator. Grantham employs a 3-4 scheme, whereas the current Falcons have run a 4-3
Rooster
January 11th, 2012
4:04 pm
Breaking news: Richt and Booboo were seen with Arthur Blank at lunch. More to follow.
North ave trade school
January 11th, 2012
4:04 pm
Coastal dawg ,snoop dawg , flat tire ,Douglas , cry baby no nothings! Real Georgia fans should run y’all out of Athens!
JFKDawg
January 11th, 2012
4:05 pm
If we need OC to block this year, just think what will happen when 3 OL leave this year?
Georgia just ran up the middle again for 1/2 yard.
Hope S Williams goes. I bet he accounted for 50% of the personal fouls this year.
Fair and Balanced
January 11th, 2012
4:05 pm
Receivers are not the problem at GA. It’s the OL and OC.
Sanford drive
January 11th, 2012
4:07 pm
Pete Roussel of CoachingSearch.com has no credibility to any thing!
Tech Rules, you sissy boy mutts....
January 11th, 2012
4:07 pm
I bet Mr. Charles will not set an NFL playoff receiving record in only his second year the way Tech’s Demaryius Thomas did against Pittsburgh! Neither will your other pansy, AJ Purple or Red or some such color…..
WDE
January 11th, 2012
4:07 pm
@Rooster breaking news..your a moron! Wait what’s that oh it old news that your a moron.
I-DOG
January 11th, 2012
4:09 pm
He should have a very good NFL Career and I wish him the best. Wish he would have stayed for purely selfish reasons on my part. Honestly, UGA hasn’t used the tight end consistantly the last two seasons anyway. He certainly had big catches and great games, but there were also games and even month long stretches where we barely used him. We will have PLENTY of weapons in the passing game this coming season.
JFKDawg
January 11th, 2012
4:10 pm
Someone let Sir Fagacon know Thomas played WR, Orson is a TE. Doubt any TE’s left at GT since they have been getting jackhammered by everyone they play.
Rooster
January 11th, 2012
4:10 pm
That’s all you got WDE. You are as pathetic as Richt’s football program.
ram
January 11th, 2012
4:13 pm
NFL grade a high second round might fall into third. People around him told that he would go late first
BG
January 11th, 2012
4:14 pm
Good luck Charles! UGA is known for producing big time TE’s in the NFL and Charles will excel at the next level.
BigTimeTechFan
January 11th, 2012
4:16 pm
“Pete Roussel of CoachingSearch.com has no credibility to any thing!”
Thanks, don’t know him so that why I posted the source.
3d
January 11th, 2012
4:17 pm
A little under utilized?
I love my Dawgs, but how many 5 stars have we under utilized?
ozzfest
January 11th, 2012
4:17 pm
If it wer not for BOBO, Orsen would have been a HEISMAN FINALIST.
Cohutta Dawgman
January 11th, 2012
4:21 pm
Since we are just a farm team for the NFL when are we going to get paid for it?
Jerome
January 11th, 2012
4:22 pm
Well I’m a Falcon and Dawg fan. If Grantham came to Atlanta, GREAT…but BAD NEWS for my Dawgs. If he didn’t go to Atlanta, GREAT for my Dawgs. Either way, I’m a happy camper.
BobDog
January 11th, 2012
4:25 pm
I’m grateful for Orson choosing to become a Dawg and for his contributions to the team. Good luck to him in the NFL. I know he’ll be a star one day. Maybe the Falcons can draft him to groom him as Gonzalez’s successor.
Choke
January 11th, 2012
4:32 pm
CTG will not be the DC for the Falcons. That would require a complete personnel overhaul. Remember what a complete disaster that was the last time we went to a 3-4. We no longer have the immediate draft picks to make that transition, and much of the current personnel (rightfully so) would leave for other teams. We would have NO NG and NO OLB. Plus, Brent Grimes is too small to play corner in a 3-4. As hard as good corners are to come by, why take a solid 4-3 cover corner and make him irrelevent? Furthermore, Abraham is a true 4-3 DE, and an attempt to convert him to OLB would be a waste, and he would likely be a complete disaster as a 3-4 DE (too small).
Old Yeller
January 11th, 2012
4:33 pm
Charles and White will be forgotten by mid-season. I like both men and we all move on. Happy trails, but the cubbard is not empty at “TE”. They will be replaced with quality.
KeepDreaming
January 11th, 2012
4:33 pm
DONT COUNT OUT ARTIE LYNCH. THAT GUY IS A BEAST AS WELL!!
Bama Mike
January 11th, 2012
4:35 pm
It would be a horrible PR move for the Falcons to dip in to the local College team and take a popular assistant after their playoff collapse. There is nothing nada nothing being reported that anyone has any interest in CTG. If this is CTG and his agent just raising what they consider to be his value. Shame on them. Falcons should go after Sal Suneri Bama’s linebacker coach. He wants to be a DC and has professional experience. And by the way his linebackers are not that bad and he has two rings to add to the resume.
DAWG in Bama
January 11th, 2012
4:35 pm
NOT surprised!!! Just like past dawgs leaving after their junior year!! Cmon ROOOOOMMMMEEEE!!! GATA!!!
JDawg1785
January 11th, 2012
4:36 pm
Best of luck in the NFL, Orson! Looking forward to seeing Jay Rome in 2012.
UGA OUTinSIDER
January 11th, 2012
4:40 pm
Grantham is going to start his own NFL team and hire Kirby Smart as head coach.
reality DAWG
January 11th, 2012
4:43 pm
OC didn’t have an OC that got him involved with the game plan enough. Was he even in Tampa? I know he caught the one shuttle pass.
Best of luck Mr. Charles and thanks for being a DGD. Time for others to step up. I hoping he’s the ONLY one to leave early.
Go DAWGS!
Techster
January 11th, 2012
4:43 pm
LSU played like Georgia Monday night.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
January 11th, 2012
4:44 pm
Bama Mike-
The exact reason why the Falcons would not make the move. Especially when a proven Super Bowl DC just lost his job in St. Louis, Spags. He may get looked at in Jacksonville, but in reality a DC job in Jacksonville could not be better than a DC job in SEC. Its flipping Jacksonville folks!
Dawg_Mike
January 11th, 2012
4:48 pm
Just heard Rambo is staying, FYI
Dawg48
January 11th, 2012
4:50 pm
Sorry
https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/ZachKleinWSB/status/157209449671573506
Dawg_Mike
January 11th, 2012
4:50 pm
UGA Tight Ends that have excelled in the NFL in recent years:
Ben Watson
Randy McMichael
Leonard Pope
OC wants to join this list….
Columbus Dawg
January 11th, 2012
4:50 pm
Orson was a good TE, but certainly replaceable. Lynch is a beast and will be a very pleasant surprise. Jay Rome will add great depth too. No big loss here. Hopefully, there will be no more that leave early. Good luck to OC. He should be a solid NFL’er.
NGA DAWG
January 11th, 2012
4:54 pm
OC is a good tight end and could be great at the next level with the proper training.
The reason he was never thrown to much is b/c he could not shake coverage and get open.
He will need to learn this at the next level as he will be playing against much better talent.
We will be fine at the TE position b/c we are loaded. I agree with the earlier post that this is the one
position we could afford to have someone leave early.
ga gator
January 11th, 2012
4:56 pm
Good luck Orson, dropping our crystal football trophy was a bad omen for the Gators. It just a matter of time before you become and All-Pro.
Dennis
January 11th, 2012
4:59 pm
Arthur Lynch IS a beast, one of the strongest guys on the team and should help with blocking from TE position next year. Jay Rome is explosive. Position is in good hands.
down south fan
January 11th, 2012
4:59 pm
you people kill me , when the young man for ga you love him but since he trying to do better you hate him sorry !!#@#$%%^$#$ good luck man !!!
Expected
January 11th, 2012
4:59 pm
But is he the only one we have going early?
Vampire Bill
January 11th, 2012
5:01 pm
This just in, Bama kicked another field goal
Vampire Bill
January 11th, 2012
5:01 pm
Best of luck to Orson Charles. He’ll be a monster in the pros.
F the Falcons
January 11th, 2012
5:03 pm
Not too surprised here. The Falcons are really screwing us this close to signing day. Boycott the Falcons. They need a new offensive coordinator as well. Feel free to call Bobo. Grantham is going to be on the phone all day with recruits wondering what the hell is going on. Brian Van Gorder’s just got to Auburn and he is already causing problems for UGA.
Ever Wonder
January 11th, 2012
5:04 pm
Ga.get’s a great defensive coach and other teams are interested.EVER WONDER why NO TEAMS EVER WANT TO TALK TO BOBO?
Dawg Fan
January 11th, 2012
5:06 pm
Too bad we won’t have anyone to coach the returning players up on offense…just Bobo.
=(
Lowcountry Bulldawg
January 11th, 2012
5:07 pm
Lose Charles. keep Rambo? All day long boys! If thats true…
John
January 11th, 2012
5:09 pm
Can’t blame him. Underutilized, and basically forgotten in the Mich. St. fiasco in his hometown. He had to be jacked to play a great game and we got a brain freeze just like we did in the SEC Championship
UGASlobberknocker
January 11th, 2012
5:09 pm
Cant blame him..they never throw to him..he was the most underutilized talent we had this year on offense. Why stick around for another 20 catches? He will be a great pro.
krazydawg
January 11th, 2012
5:10 pm
Good luck to Charles.Jay Romes father was a stand out at Clemson,and i watched Jay Rome play alot.This guy is going to be a beast for Georgia.I look at this as a good thing.
honest_abe
January 11th, 2012
5:12 pm
can’t blame him. never full utilized at georgia, charles will be a beast on sunday afternoons. if only the falcons could get him.
anyone care for schottenheimer as oc?
will
January 11th, 2012
5:14 pm
Damn Good Dawg- Very Good TE
For those who are critical of his Outback Bowl Performance-IT SHOWS HOW MUCH YOU WERE WATCHING!!! He had to stay in and help protect Aaron Murray for all except max of 5 pass plays!!!!
He is the one guy that we could afford to lose early, because of the above. We can find other TE’s to help protect the passer. Unfortuanately, Orson could not be utilized as much as we would alll like in the passing game, he is ready, and needs to move on to the next level!!!!! LOL
childrojc
January 11th, 2012
5:16 pm
What happened to Finish the drill ?
It seems like the recruits from out of state have no aspirations to win championships at Georgia unless it is in the first year or two they are there.
Lets get some run blocking/ pass protecting Tight Ends that can be more traditional in the passing game this will help the young OL too !
UGA needs as of immediately :
1. Three starters on OL
2. Two Tight ends
3. FULLBACK
FINISH THE DRILL DAWGS !
Bob
January 11th, 2012
5:25 pm
Good luck Orson and thanks for being a part of the Dawgnation. How can we be leaders in sending players to the NFL, but never contend for anything meaningful?
Columbus
January 11th, 2012
5:29 pm
Blank better NOT raid UGA for Grantham. It would ANGER many GA residents and that is not what you want to do when they are also your NFL fan base.
Complains too much
January 11th, 2012
5:29 pm
45 receptions by tight end most in SEC ,For all those complaining about the offense, #1 in total yards in SEC, 3rd in SEC in average yards per game.Not bad considering their was no depth on the O line and the problems at RB.
dostoveyskiy
January 11th, 2012
5:29 pm
I love how UGa fans build up a player then stab him in the back.
Buckhead Bulldog
January 11th, 2012
5:30 pm
He better learn how to block instead of getting holding penalties in critical situations. Other than that, good luck to him!
Jimmy Crack
January 11th, 2012
5:31 pm
Good luck, Orson.
On the bright side UGA has some good TEs with more coming. I am looking forward to seeing more Artie Lynch. He is the Dawgs’ Gronk.
major
January 11th, 2012
5:34 pm
Lets Review, and this is not meant to be disrespectful to the UGA fans, just calling it like it is.
Offense, Play Calling is rountine, does not utilize the fullback, TE( Charles- a good one), lack of run offense that cause too much pressure on the quarterback to make plays.
Defense, front seven is strong, not to the level as the Alabama’s or LSU’s but close behind. Lacks depth, at times players are in the correct position which allows big plays. Grantham is getting his players better, but without sufficient deep personnel, (3 deep). When certain players go out on defense the Opposing OC recognizes it and immediately makes a call.
Special Teams, the overall program is strong, but some major holes, incorrect positioning cause major plays to go against them.
Team Attitude, it seems like the defensive players have the right attitude, and the offensive players continually look over to the sidelines to see if they can get them out of box( see Jordon Jefferson-LSU for comparison).
Team Strength- average at best, is the diet and nutrition program working?
Team Asst. Coaches- below average for a premier SEC program. Currently one coach who would fit other programs( including NFL) and be an asset.
Columbus
January 11th, 2012
5:35 pm
childrojc. are you blind? UGA over-achieved in 2011. This YOUNG team will be even stronger next year and the 3 years after? WOW. They had NO running game in 2011 and STILL won 10 games. How good do you think they will be in 2012 with a GREAT running game and experience at all positions? There are a couple of questions mark positions but man, there is a lot of depth and returning starters at most positions. It could not be much better. The OL is going to be OK with no injuries. We got some great young guys and a true freshman that might be all-SEC in 2012 plus more we might get a JUCO. Lighten up and watch the drill be finished the next 5 years. SEC Championship game not good enough for you this year after 2010? You are gonna have a sad life brother….
BurytheBone
January 11th, 2012
5:35 pm
Can’t say I blame him. He wasn’t even included by his teamate QB in the bowl game. I think if i had been AM i would have found a way to get OC the ball. Some good friend he is.
BurytheBone
January 11th, 2012
5:39 pm
Since we don’t utilize our tight ends, why don’t we quit recruiting them and recruit better on the O-line
Joe P
January 11th, 2012
5:40 pm
Got confirmation from the coaches by ESPN that Rambo is returning.
major
January 11th, 2012
5:43 pm
Columbus,
I agree that 10 wins is in reach and very attainable. The issue that UGA is going to have is playing teams that will not help them if other teams go undefeated and stay undefeated until late into the season. This past year, everyone kept saying all preseason that losing the first two games would be detrimental and there was a chance UGA would fall apart, well they did not fall apart and beat a decent(not good) MSU team, a below average Florida team, and a better than usual Vanderbilt team.
One can say this, playing Missouri in Columbia, USC in Columbia and an improved Florida team is not going to be easy as some think.
But keeping up with LSU, Alabama or Arkansas is not going to as easy.
The OL is going to be the pivotal postion needed to improve drastically if UGA even wants to be considered in the big discussion.
Edawg
January 11th, 2012
5:48 pm
Shocker, can he take Murray with him.
ugakev
January 11th, 2012
6:00 pm
I am very excited for dawg fans to see Arthur Lynch. That guy is a beast that plays with alot of heart and will run you slap over for extra yards.
dmr
January 11th, 2012
6:03 pm
Orson Charles has conducted himself with nothing but class since he joined the Georgia program. His numbers speak for themselves. He will be missed as a team leader and a friend of the fans. I wish him the greatest of luck at the next level.
BillDog
January 11th, 2012
6:04 pm
GOOD LUCK IN THE NFL!!!!
COME BACK AND COMPLETE YOU DEGREE AND SUPPORT UGA WITH YOUR SUCCESS IN THE NFL AND YOUR HEART.
GO DAWGS!!
B-truth)
January 11th, 2012
6:05 pm
RAMBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELL YEAH! UGA returing 2 1st team ALL AMERICANS
on defense!! RAMBO IS THE SHIIZIZIZIZIZZZIIZZNITTT
HE made a wise move!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! talking bout millions
Tony in Johns Creek
January 11th, 2012
6:15 pm
Best of luck to Orson. I don’t blame him. He wasn’t in the game plan nearly enough. A matchup nightmare and built like a brick house. Speed size, athleticism…. another one that we’ll all watch flourish in the NFL with good coaching, and wonder why we never saw him do that at UGA….
JB
January 11th, 2012
6:32 pm
Good news for Rambo….Hope McGarity has agreed to terms with Grantham, as the wolves are howling at the door. I said on here last week that there would be at least 6 new HC’s in the NFL looking to fill staff and at least 2-3 DC’s fired, leaving about 30-35 defensive coaching jobs open in the NFL. If you don’t Grantham’s name has not been bounced around, your naive. Hope he stays.
kerryb
January 11th, 2012
6:32 pm
DC Dawg
January 11th, 2012
2:22 pm
Another kid leaves UGA early without the TEAM ever accomplishing a thing. This trend is disturbing.
#ajgreen
#knowshonmoreno
#matthewstafford
#orsoncharles
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You notice that all of these players were offensive players. We finally have the DC and the players on the defense. I’d rather have a great defense than offense. Look at Bama this year.
JB
January 11th, 2012
6:35 pm
kerryb……………..Notice how Bama’s offense kinda looks clumsy and not very smooth…..but very effective and works……………….To me, it’s their running game that makes it work.
kerryb
January 11th, 2012
6:36 pm
If Shawn Williams stays (and I think he will) we may end up with 2 All-Americans at safety next year. With Jarvis Jones, Ogletree and John Jenkins there may be even more All Americans on this defense next year.
dawgster
January 11th, 2012
6:38 pm
Reading some of the comments by some, including dawg fans makes me wonder whether you guys know anything about this game. I mean, I hear all this talk about Off. Coord.’s and talking about how O. Charles did not get used during his career at UGA..You have got to be “freaking” kidding me. Did anyone look at Bama’s high powered, innovative offense this year that got them a BCS title..Its about “Defense” in the SEC folks…Ask LSU…Everyone wants to blame Coach Bobo for our failures. Well its a team game, and when you lose or win, everyone plays a part in that…Wait I almost forgot the key ingredient…The Players…Now with that being said, would I like to see a few more innovative plays, such as screens, toss sweeps and passes to the TE’s…Yes, but when you play a great defense, they can take away alot of those from an offense…Maybe, just maybe, thats why O. Charles didn’t catch 15 balls a game…go dawgs and good luck O.Charles..Always a dawg…
Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life)
January 11th, 2012
6:38 pm
@Lpac 74:
Pay attention. Orson was also 0 – 9 in that set of games as was any other UGA player. Dumba$$. I hope Murray goesn’t read your ignorant post and come over to kick your butt.
kerryb
January 11th, 2012
6:38 pm
We will have a stable of RB’s next year and I think the line will be more athletic than this years. I saw Theus in that All American game and he was just mauling defensive linemen. His run blocking was unbelievable. He was pushing the D-lineman down field about 10 yards on running plays.
Jim
January 11th, 2012
6:39 pm
UGA Insider
January 11th, 2012
2:44 pm
UGA didn’t use Orson vs. MSU on purpose folks….. He had already informed the staff he was going pro and didn’t want many calls because he didn’t want to risk injury. He also whiffed on many blocks but the Dawgs had no other choice but to play him. They just didn’t throw to him because he didn’t want any throws.
So Insider you’re saying UGA threw the MSU game?
Danny G
January 11th, 2012
6:39 pm
Good player, but not great. Someone gave him bad advise. He will be selling insurance in Florida in a couple of years.
Stinger2
January 11th, 2012
6:40 pm
I am a GT fan. I am also a Rambo fan. He is a great asset to the UGA defense. Good luck to him in his Sr. year
dawgster
January 11th, 2012
6:41 pm
The dawgs will be fine at TE next year, but not having O. Charles will put more pressure on WR’s, I would expect alot more TE by committee next season, unless one steps up and above the others…go dawgs
kerryb
January 11th, 2012
6:42 pm
I think what handcuffed this offense this year was not having a proven FB like in years past with Chapas and Munzenmeir. And one in the past like Southerland. If you noticed we played more of a spread this year than usual. Not much I-formation football. There is a FB named Hicks coming in that’s already 6′2, 245lbs. Hopefully we can get back to smash mouth football with the RB’s we’ll have.
Stinger2
January 11th, 2012
6:43 pm
Jim: UGA Insider hasn`t a clue. His posts sound like he is an outsider.
kerryb
January 11th, 2012
6:44 pm
Rome will be good enough. I heard that he could have started for a lot of teams this year but we had so many TE’s we didn’t need him.
kerryb
January 11th, 2012
6:44 pm
dawgster, that was a good post.
Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life)
January 11th, 2012
6:45 pm
@Dawgster(6:38 pm)
You said it extremely well. There is a number of those (someposing as UGA fans) that not only don’t know anything, they don’t even suspect anything about what it takes to put a winner on the field regularly. If any one of them ever get a football coaching job at ANY level I will drive cross-country to see what they produce
Tim Tucker
January 11th, 2012
6:51 pm
bruce mac: Charles’ NFL draft projection was that he could go as high as second round.
Ray
January 11th, 2012
6:54 pm
Like others have said not used properly just like many other players we’ve had thanks to Bobo.
Look at Matthew Stafford now it wasn’t bobo that did that he had it in him all along. It’s sad too he almost broke Dan Marino record with less weapons then Drew Brees.
Then there is A.J Green and many others, but from many respectful bulldogs fans Thanks Orson Charles for your time here we will miss you.
Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life)
January 11th, 2012
6:54 pm
@Columbus:(5:35 pm)
Well said Bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
January 11th, 2012
6:56 pm
Columbus
Get a clue
If Richt and Bobo had coached this years LSU or Alabama teams they would have lost at least 2 games
Yes UGA has great players coming back but we have had great players in the past only be outcoached at least 2 games a season
dawgster
January 11th, 2012
7:03 pm
@KB..thanks..good point on the FB call…I don’t know if we didn’t have the confidence in that position, but I think next year we will see it used more and hopefully they will be blocking for a couple of very good RB’s…@ Braniac…I’ll join you if some of these on here become coaches…I know as soon as I say that you will see many on here claiming to be coaches…The clock starts now…go dawgs
Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life)
January 11th, 2012
7:07 pm
@Childrojc:
How much time did you spend developing that crap about UGA players from outside Georgia not trying to win Championships at UGA? Are you certifiably insane? What about Stafford, Moreno, AJ Greene,Orson, Ben Jones, etc?
David
January 11th, 2012
7:08 pm
This just in! The LSU football team is stuck in New Orleans and has been unable to leave. Seems some unruly Bama fans painted a 50 yard line in front of their bus…………..
Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life)
January 11th, 2012
7:09 pm
Flat tire in Jacksonville = Flat Brain = Zero
Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life)
January 11th, 2012
7:11 pm
@David 7:08 pm;
Good one Bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PR
January 11th, 2012
7:14 pm
For all the trolls on here spreading rumors about Grantham leaving… This is his quote from TODAY:
“This time of year there are a lot of rumors involving coaching openings,” Grantham said in a statement. “Because of the terrific recruiting class we are assembling and the juniors that have communicated to me their desire to come back to Georgia I felt it important to address some of these current and any future rumors. I’ve had discussions with Coach (Mark) Richt and (AD) Greg McGarity and we are on track to finalizing details on a contract extension. My family enjoys Athens very much. I love the passion and excitement of our fans. We have the program headed in the right direction and I want to be a part of bringing Georgia a championship. My desire is to be at UGA for a very long time. Go Dawgs!”
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
January 11th, 2012
7:14 pm
Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life) = Chairman of the Board for the UGA Kool-aid fund
AFAN
January 11th, 2012
7:16 pm
Well I wish the best for him. But he is undersized and a little slow to do anything else besides tight end. I just dont think it is a good decision for him.
But be that as it may, We have some pretty good talent behind him at tight end and i dont think we will miss a beat.
It would have hurt more to lose Rambo. Thanks Rambo for staying!
Ga.Fl./Stillman Dog
January 11th, 2012
7:18 pm
Don’t blame him. No need stay around and be under coached and utilized. Richt leave also. All I want for Christmas is a Real head Coach, A real head coach, o a reaal head coach. Jeez
Black&Gold24
January 11th, 2012
7:18 pm
We will be fine at tight end for the next few years. I have seen both Rome and this years recruit Ty Smith play, and both of these guys are lights out, both have excellent hands with Smith having more open field speed. Good Luck Orson.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
January 11th, 2012
7:19 pm
Why would Gratham leave
He has long term job security with so many fans like Columbus, Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life), and DawginLex who love 10 win seasons
That means he will have no stress of losing his job in the near future that he would endure in the NFL
Ga Dog
January 11th, 2012
7:20 pm
Rambo making a bad decision if Charles is ready Rambo has great potential for next level
Dawg89
January 11th, 2012
7:21 pm
Good luck to OC and many thanks!
Too bad Bobo is such an idiot. Look at all that NFL talent UGA has turned out w/o Bobo having made much of anything out of it in terms of championships.
DawgJohn
January 11th, 2012
7:22 pm
Way to go Rambo!! Great news!!
Dawg89
January 11th, 2012
7:26 pm
Mularkey to Jacksonville. BVG may just leave AU at the alter just like he did SC. Would BVG going to the Jags as DC be a surprise???
B-truth)
January 11th, 2012
7:27 pm
best case senario, next 3 years uga wins 2 sec championships and 1 national championship.
Coach Richt retires and hands the power to Grantham City! He has showed he can have one of the best defenses in the country in a matter of 2 years, he has shown he can recruit, players love to play for this guy. If Richts time ends soon, Coach Todd Grantham is the perfect man for the job! Go Dawgs!!!!
NC_Dawg
January 11th, 2012
7:29 pm
Heck, I’d leave too if they never threw me the ball. Charles might well be the best TE to come thru Athens and ‘Bozo’ rarely called his number. Not one pass to him in the Outback Bowl. Shuffle passes to not count!
Real dogs don't have flat tires
January 11th, 2012
7:32 pm
Flat tire, Tech needs more endless whiners like you.Sorry , 9 Sec teams offenses were inferior to Georgias. is there room for improvement , absolutely, but “fans” like you aren’t wanted or needed by this team or staff. Take your money (if you actually donate) elsewhere. Again you may be missing your true calling by not being NATS fan.
BATMAN
January 11th, 2012
7:32 pm
Advice to future SEC OFFENSES, BEWARE OF GRANTHAM CITY!!!!!!
THE CITY IS DARK, MEAN, WILL MUGG U ALL DAY LONG AND TAKES UR PRIDE!!
kb
January 11th, 2012
7:33 pm
Rambo fooled me , Not sure how much better than 1st team all american he is going to get.Glad he is staying.
CChance
January 11th, 2012
7:33 pm
GoodluckCharles.WIth Tony Gonzales getting near retirement,he wouldbe a great addition to the Falcons…and much needed.
AltamahaDawg
January 11th, 2012
7:44 pm
Agree with Lowcountry, take this all day long.
Ga Dog
January 11th, 2012
7:44 pm
Hold your breath Rambo could still go
Dawg tired
January 11th, 2012
7:54 pm
Good Luck, OC!
Here’s to hoping you get a OC that knows how to use you. Hardly saw your number called in the Outback Bowl.
nobody
January 11th, 2012
7:55 pm
If he wasn’t sure he wanted to stay, it’s better that he left….frankly, most of us are pretty worn-out with folks who are “me” players and “not” team players
Lakedawg
January 11th, 2012
7:58 pm
To all the ignorant posters that Orson was underused, He caught more passes the past three years than any other tight end in SEC. Guess that means all offense coordinators other than Coach Bobo really unerused their tight ends.
Rambo back, Coach Grantham statement he wants to be here for along while. Big gets in recruiting coming next 10 days. Things looking extremely good for Dawgs next 5 years.
Rural Education
January 11th, 2012
8:02 pm
Lattimore is glad Rambo is staying, he loves to run over him.
KilroyDawg
January 11th, 2012
8:03 pm
Anyone have any news on how we are doing in the recruitment of JHC, Gurley, Davis etc. I know Gurly announces Fri @ 2:00 but any talk as too which way they are leaning?
Dawg48
January 11th, 2012
8:06 pm
KilroyDawg
He will be in Athens Saturday.
Go to dawgs247 best coverage in the world on UGA!
Pago Pago DAWG
January 11th, 2012
8:18 pm
Can you imagine isabella running into Bama O line..he’d take himself after one carry and spend the rest of the game slap dancing.
AltamahaDawg
January 11th, 2012
8:21 pm
dawgs247. AKA, Insider comments in the AJC blogs 15 minutes later.
AltamahaDawg
January 11th, 2012
8:23 pm
I can imagine Crowell running behind Bama’s Oline.
AltamahaDawg
January 11th, 2012
8:24 pm
So did Saban.
Dawg48
January 11th, 2012
8:25 pm
AltamahaDawg
Do you like 247?
ugab
January 11th, 2012
8:29 pm
The Bottom Line about Uga; Saban had 44 days to practice for the NC. How Many days did Saban give his players off for Christmas? CMR would waste time to practice for his family. Swimming or taking extra days off before an important game is CMR’s thing. Saban sends players to the NFL. I wish Orson Charles the best. Saban would have convinced OC to stay 1 more year to learn how to block. Rambo has a long way to go. Until CMR is dedicated like Saban, We can expect the same ole sht.
ugab
January 11th, 2012
8:32 pm
Saban has alot of Juniors and Seniors!! When is the last time CMR had Sen and Jun. on his team The answer is when CMR was playing with another coaches players.
Jock Smelley, IV
January 11th, 2012
8:34 pm
Take the money…..skill position players get slower and slower……Good for you!! Rambo needs to stay in college; not for the classes (LOL) but dude, you need the work!!!
Snoop dawg
January 11th, 2012
8:34 pm
When Charles applies for a job, he will check High School graduate. that will surely make his mother proud of him.
Dawg48
January 11th, 2012
8:36 pm
Ugab
If you are a dawg fan, then take off the red and black and sport the crimson!
a real dawg fan....not a rival fan posing as one
January 11th, 2012
8:48 pm
People please realize that about 1/2 the posts on this site are rival team fans posing as Uga fans. Sad that their team sucks so bad they want to come post dumb crap about our team. Like a bunch of immature children. Really is pretty sad. Good luck OC7 in the NFL would loved to have him one more season but you can’t blame him for going. Always a risk of getting hurt if he stayed. I think all the other juniors would be wise to come back. A couple more key commits and we will be in good shape. Looking forward to seeing Marshall and Jenkins in action the next few years. Extremely talented young men that are smart and have integrity. Getting Jenkins was a shock and I thought Bama had him locked. I see our defense top 5 for at least a couple more seasons. If we can eliminate the poorly timed turnovers and ultra conservative play calling in the 2nd half of these games could be a special season. Aaron is a great qb but has to take a little better care of the ball. Looking forward to watching how it plays out. GO DAWGS!
Rick James
January 11th, 2012
8:49 pm
@Dawg48
Dont waste your energy he’s not a Dawg fan obviously and Bama just won the national championship so they’re fans have no reason to be on this blog making stupid remarks about UGA.Obviously he’s a Tech fan who can find nothing good to say about his own team so he has to beat Georgia up in a blog because his ramblin wreck of a team cant do it on the field.
Pope UGA XXIII
January 11th, 2012
8:51 pm
Who in hell could blame Orson Charles for leaving given how
little Coach BooBoo utilized him against Michigan State ??
Jock S. Smelley, IV
January 11th, 2012
8:56 pm
One hit Charles……and you become a janitor back in Tampa!! Good move on the NFL
FLA DAWG
January 11th, 2012
8:58 pm
I don’t blame this young man for leaving and trying to make the best of his life while his physical skills are uninjured.
Besides, The Dawgs will continue to be mediocre at best as long as Richt and Bobo are there.
GRANTHAM FOR HC!!!
Chris
January 11th, 2012
9:07 pm
Orson Charles is a sell out!
still a dawg fan
January 11th, 2012
9:08 pm
Good Luck OC but you would probably be better off to stay & get an education. The NFL doesn’t have much use for a 6-3 240lb tight end.Look around the NFL & all the good tight ends are all 6-6 & taller & faster then OC. He is a tweener–to small to play TE & not fast enough to play WR. OC reminds me of Mike Williams out of USC a few years ago who came out as a junior & he was a high draft pick but a total bust in the NFL.According to one article the NFL estimated OC would be a 2nd or 3rd round pick & in layman terms that means he may get drafted but they don’t know what round because they give all underclassmen at least a 3rd round pick. Good luck but we are in good hands with Jay Rome
TnDawg
January 11th, 2012
9:13 pm
DGD OC. Good luck in the draft and the NFL. Thanks for your contribution to the Dawgs.
Dawg48
January 11th, 2012
9:16 pm
It’s funny to see how people know what is best for a person that they never met.
AltamahaDawg
January 11th, 2012
9:25 pm
Not that familiar with them. But if they report on all things Georgia, I like them. If they actually restrict 3rd graders from posting, I’d buy stock.
Dawg48
January 11th, 2012
9:39 pm
Altamaha
Check it out, they have a 30 day free offer going on now to see how you like the sight. No trolls on the blogs at all.
Great sight.
SmyrnaGuy
January 11th, 2012
9:47 pm
I hope you learn to seal off the defensive end on running plays….. never did that consistently at UGA
SmyrnaGuy
January 11th, 2012
9:56 pm
It’s hilarious all you on here who think OC is going to be some great NFL TE. He’s undersized BIG TIME. Sure I liked him as a player, pretty good hands for a college TE, but I have seen many TE’s who could actually make moves in open field after the catch and take it to the house. Considering he couldn’t do this much, and missed blocks all the time that caused the RB to get tackled in the backfield, what exactly is UGA going to miss next year? The TE at Florida a couple years back was and is much better… Hernandez was it?
dap01
January 11th, 2012
10:04 pm
OC: In spite of all of the losers who troll on this blog, you were a GREAT DAWG! Thanks.
Contractor
January 11th, 2012
10:10 pm
This stinks pretty bad, but you can’t blame the guy seeing as Bobo wasted three years of his life. If Charles was utilized to his ability he would have obliterated the touchdown mark an tripled the yardage mark he gained. But as we’ve seen, his enormous talent was wasted during hibthreebyears by a coach that has no reason to be calling the plays. Best of luck Oraon. You’re a beast and should do very well in your career. Get ready Jay Rome, we need you badly and this is why you cane to Athens, to step up and play.
Best of Luck Orson!
January 11th, 2012
10:27 pm
Thanks for all the memories! DGD.
KP
January 11th, 2012
11:22 pm
I love Orson!!! However, he want be missed because Bobo want throw him the ball
Maconbulldog
January 11th, 2012
11:24 pm
Ga Dog
January 11th, 2012
7:20 pm
Rambo making a bad decision if Charles is ready Rambo has great potential for next level
Rambo said that he would of been a 3rd round pick and he was not happy with that…so he is doing the best thing for him. Charles will be good in the NFL. We have Lynch and Jay rome also Ty Smith all with the same potential or better than Charles who knows??
Reddog
January 12th, 2012
12:27 am
Charles will probably have a better Pro career than he had in college.His numbers at UGA were pretty impressive. He will play as long as he wants to in the NFL. There seems to be a few UGA tightends in the NFL that are enjoying long NFL careers that were less talented than Orson Charles. Bulldogs will be fine at his position.
Go Dawgs!
azdawg
January 12th, 2012
12:30 am
Wish him the best in the NFL. With his good hands he’ll do well at the next level. His departure will be felt as much as Boykins. Hope the guys in line can do as well as he did. Glad Rambo will play his Sr season.
Hope Washington decides to stay.
Preston
January 12th, 2012
2:07 am
SOOOO glad Rambo’s coming back! Wish Charles was as well but that’s the way it goes in college football. Can’t keep em’ forever. Rambo coming back is HUGE though. The defense will be absolutely lights out next season. If only we could pull off some exciting surprises before (or on) national signing day in a couple of weeks! Let’s get in that top ten again!
Preston
January 12th, 2012
2:09 am
Reddog, good point. We could afford the loss of Charles much more than Rambo.
UGADAWGS2011
January 12th, 2012
2:51 am
DC Dawg
January 11th, 2012
2:22 pm
Another kid leaves UGA early without the TEAM ever accomplishing a thing. This trend is disturbing.
#ajgreen
#knowshonmoreno
#matthewstafford
#orsoncharles
Hey DC Dawg, What about Asher Allen?I think I remember him leaving early, after playing the whole year with a broken hand.. He is a starter in the NFL, was HIGHLY recruited, yet he accomplished the same as those above, right?
UGADAWGS2011
January 12th, 2012
3:00 am
You better believe we’re gonna land more top recruits this year.. Not saying more, but Jordan J. is defenitely NOT the last 5* Grantham is gonna land this year. This guy is a true Coaching BEAST. He has literally taken Slick Willie’s players (decent recruiter, had an alarmingly odd tendency to sign short corners.. BAD playcaller), save a few current players, and went from a 58th (around) ranked defense to the 5th in TWO YEARS. Scary when to think this Defensive Guru gets the top players to play in his system, along with Lakatos’ stated desire to have DB’s who are 6′0+, what kind of dominating D we will have. Hell, it may even override Bobo’s predictable calling when we have a lead. And I mean ANY lead. He has never met a lead he isn’t capable of sitting on. Hope Richt addresses this. He’s a damn good coach, helluva recruiter, but needs some tweaking in his play-calling.
GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hort911
January 12th, 2012
3:21 am
good move for u.
rascaldawg
January 12th, 2012
4:59 am
OC is a class act that has great hands and is a team player. UGA record setter at TE and will do very well in the NFL (as have several other UGA TE). Thanks for the memories Orson Charles; we wish you well!
Stinger
January 12th, 2012
5:53 am
“What say ye??????? UGA Bowl Game attendance.These were ranked teams that had won divisions in BCS conferences, and attendance was announced as 49.429, which would have ranked as the second-smallest gathering in the 17 years Outback Steakhouse has sponsored the game. According to the Tampa Bay Times, however, actual attendance was 40,022 — the sort of gate Georgia fans would mock if it occurred, say, in a regular-season game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Where is the love????
delusional DWAG fan
January 12th, 2012
6:09 am
i like 10 win seasons, losing to lsu or bama in the sec championship game is ok by me. watching all that talent uga has being wasted is ok by me.
delusional DWAG fan
January 12th, 2012
6:11 am
lets see…what else….i like being bashed by the media and now and trend has started of losing bowl games. CMR is awesome!!!! so is booboo, best OC that nobody wants.
RedandBlackDAWG
January 12th, 2012
6:55 am
Stinger,
UGA sold out it’s allotment of tickets for the Outback Bowl. You can’t fill your small stadium for regular season games, even when you play UGA in your own house. Do you think it has anything to do with the fact that you are not a very good team. By the way, the attendance for the first thirty bowl games of the season was 49,000 on average so the Out back Bowl succeeded the average bowl attendance to that point. The bowl attendance for all games was down 2.1%, and it is a reflection of the economy. The main reason the sun bowl was down 6,000 people as cited by a number of writers and the bowl president was because Georgia Tech. was participating in it. The sun bowl went from over 54,000 to a little over 48,000 this year. According to the Bowl officials of the Outback bowl, attendance was over 49,500, with the normal average per year being at a little over 51,000. Who drew the less fans, then?
If you can’t fill your own stadium and can’t go to a bowl game, and get the fans of the area to come and see you play play, it would appear to me that you are once again, spouting out you stupid comments, when in fact, they have very little merit. You might be interested in the ESPN report came out, that ranked Atlanta as the poorest city in fan support for the pros. and it evidently must have carried over to your little institute on North Ave. Don’t worry though, because next year you get to come to a big boys stadium and get your butt beat. You really need to quit grasping for straws in order to find things to rag on about the team that has owned you, throughout your institutes football legacy , if you can call it a legacy. Otherwise, it makes your school look like a real institute, albeit a mental one.
GO DAWGS and GATA
AltamahaDawg
January 12th, 2012
7:11 am
Fortunetely, some of the Georgia fans bashing him in here this time last year did not come into play with his decision.
RedandBlackDAWG
January 12th, 2012
7:29 am
AlamahaDAWG,
Unfortunately, some of the folks that come onto these blogs will always have something to complain about. As my Ole Man used to say, “They would complain if you hung them with a gold rope”. Oh, that it were so easy as that.
GO DAWGS and GATA
Henne Patchinko
January 12th, 2012
7:37 am
Surprised and pleased at Rambo’s decision. He’s a great player.
delusional DWAG fan
January 12th, 2012
7:43 am
lets see what else oh yes I love to wear women’s underwear and high heels.
RedandBlackDAWG
January 12th, 2012
7:49 am
Delusional,
I didn’t think cross gender people had any interest in a contact sport, of the football variety. Wow, you must be the exception. Must have had one of those single wides with closets then.
gdawginkalamazoo
January 12th, 2012
8:00 am
Great move and good luck at the next level. Damd Good Dawg!
delusional DWAG fan
January 12th, 2012
8:09 am
redandblackpantydawg enjoys sleeping with me.
Jeff
January 12th, 2012
8:10 am
Good Luck Orson! We will miss you. Its ashame we have a second tier DC that could only get you the ball 1 time for 3 yards in your final game…..AND WE WONDER WHAT THE PROBLEM IS???????????????????????????????????????????
Old Dawg
January 12th, 2012
8:24 am
Enter your comments here
Bulldawgman49
January 12th, 2012
8:29 am
Good Luck Orson Will be following you on Sundays maybe the Falcons or Eagles pick you up .
Old Dawg
January 12th, 2012
8:29 am
Looks like a bad decision right now. He could use another year with a better OL. Just was never the big play maker we were all hopng for. Hope it works out for Him and one day He get’s to play in a Super Bowl.
ole yeller
January 12th, 2012
8:37 am
Rambo will become the “H-Baddger” of the East in 2012.
WDE
January 12th, 2012
8:42 am
@Jeff what did our DC have to do with Orson not getting the ball ?
Niceville Dawg
January 12th, 2012
8:44 am
@Stinger……the game was played on a Monday morning.You guys can’t get that many on a Saturday night.
Kenneth Smith
January 12th, 2012
8:44 am
Thx OC Good Luck in the NFL we will miss you sorry about the decreased in number of passes thrown your way this year. By the take Mike BoBo with you
RedandBlackDAWG
January 12th, 2012
8:51 am
Delusional,
Since you are probably about 15 years old, I doubt you could get anybody to sleep with you now, much less, when you reach adult age, which in your case, will not mean, you are more mature.
Tony Dungy
January 12th, 2012
8:57 am
Keep your mouth shut!
AVikingFan
January 12th, 2012
9:34 am
Orson Charles did a great job at UGA most of the time and deserves all the acculades he gets. However, in Tampa before the bowl game, he led the team in partying. (Murray was in second place according to a teammate from Valdosta.) Those team members who really gave it their best at the game are PO-ed at Charles for his preparation and attitude before and during the game. He knew he was going “pro” and it was at his “home”. He just made a big party out of it, and according to one player, his teammates are glad to see him go.
UGA will be in “Allstate Condition” this year. (In Good Hands) with Jay Rome at TE. The guy is really good. He was a Valdosta Wildcat and I’m a Lowndes fan, but the truth is the truth.
UGA’s “me first team second” RB from Columbus better work on his attitude also. Some of the players are beginning to wish he would leave and take his NCAA record of finding ways to take himself out of games somewhere else.
I am certainly glad Rambo is coming back! Now if UGA can sign some RB’s and OL’s, and find a way to coach’em up, find a way to improve (DRASTICALLY) Special Teams play, things should continue moving in the right direction in Athens, GA! I hope our Josh Clemons decides to sigh with UGA. Trust me, Josh can play!
G-Dawg
January 12th, 2012
10:19 am
We’ll lose almost the whole defense after next year. Think about it.
Why Georgia is nicely positioned to make real hay in 2012 | Mark Bradley
January 12th, 2012
10:30 am
[...] now appears that Orson Charles could be the only Georgia player who’ll leave early for the NFL. If that is indeed the case, the Bulldogs will be positioned nicely for [...]
Dawg in Columbus
January 12th, 2012
10:35 am
I think Keith Marshall will be a good influence on the other UGA RBs
Golden Dawg Says: UGA "Bloggers" Stink .... and are probably not real UGA Fans
January 12th, 2012
10:35 am
Congrats and Welcome J. Jenkins – the latest 5-Star. We Need You – All.
Congrats to the 2011 Dawgs (SEC East Champs) – Very Good Year.
Recruits / Players: Please know that the many of these Bloggers can NOT be from true UGA fans. These bloggers applaud your decision to come to UGA, but degrade and belittle a great player like O. Charles (UGA’s Record Breaking Tight End) when he decides to do what he believes is best for HIM.
Bottom Line: UGA Fans needs to support these players while they are at Georgia (win or lose) AND when they decide to leave …. just as much as you support them when they sign with UGA.
Many of the comments on the Charles are shameful and hopefully are NOT from real UGA fans.
Go DAWGS – 2012 “NATIONAL CHAMPIONS”!!!
delusional DWAG fan
January 12th, 2012
11:31 am
redandblackdawg is fighting his sexuality by assuming i’m a cross dresser. Get out of the closet gay one.
robodawg
January 12th, 2012
11:43 am
No surprise and not the worst news for UGA. We need Rambo back and Rambo needs to come back, so that’s good.
We should be good to go at TE with Lynch and Rome. Yes, Charles was a unique talent at that position, but I don’t think we capitalized on that the way we should’ve.
Dawg Tired
January 12th, 2012
11:48 am
We’ll miss Charles’s pass receiving abilities. He has been a good player. Sometimes a little too self promoting after catches, but overall a very positive factor. Hope he does well in NFL. Needs to improve blocking ability at next level.
docdawg
January 12th, 2012
11:51 am
Charles had a stellar career, learned how to block, catch in traffic, he`s ready to go, and should as a business decision. 1 knee shot and draft stock plummets. Rambo needs 1 more SEC year as well, smart decision to return, same for Williams, they will benefit in next draft with seasoning, improved coverage experience, and conditioning. nasty defense next year, and year after with some of the redshirts and new recruits incoming.if we can run next year, look out, and tight ends in fold now ready to rock
Coach
January 12th, 2012
1:33 pm
This is what happens when you recruit players who are looking toward the NFL. Recruit football players that want to win at UGA, not “check off” their accomplishments before they leave. I noticed in his checkoff list that SEC or National Championship must not have been on the list.
HD27
January 12th, 2012
1:41 pm
Save the suspense, everyone but Orson is coming back!
http://dogbytesonline.com/te-charles-expected-to-announce-he-will-enter-nfl-draft-54112/
Nick
January 12th, 2012
2:21 pm
Sorry to see you go but I don’t blame you one bit. Really enjoyed seeing you play and sorry the wins couldn’t have been more. Good luck at the next level and in life in general. You’re a class act.
BR-Thank you!! And good luck!
Alabama Dog
January 12th, 2012
2:56 pm
Nick: I agree completely. I can’t say I didn’t expect this. The one question I DO have is: if Georgia is stocking NFL teams with this kind of talent, WHY are they NOT winning? It’s gotta be coaching…..
Georgia Tight End Orson Charles goes pro- Bacarri Rambo Stays Between the Hedges | Georgia Dawg Football
January 12th, 2012
4:11 pm
[...] Tim Tucker of the Atlanta Journal constitution reports that Georgia tight end Orson Charles has deci… All indications are that the 6’3′ Charles will be a first round pick in the 2012 draft. While he never quite developed into one of the all-time great Bulldogs at the tight end position, Orson Charles possesses the pass catching ability and physical skill set needed to be an impact player at the next level. Bulldog Nation is appreciative of the time Orson Charles spent between the hedges at the University of Georgia. [...]
GulfShoresDawg
January 12th, 2012
5:50 pm
Orson, I love ya man! Good career in the NFL…hope you get on a team with some great other bulldawgs!
BiggDawgK
January 12th, 2012
7:11 pm
Good luck Orson. I hate to see you go. You are a damn good Dawg.
Stinger
January 12th, 2012
8:12 pm
He couldn’t wear Calvin or Bay Bay’s jock strap !!!!!!!!!!!
RxDawg
January 13th, 2012
9:32 am
Thanks for everything Orson. Best of luck in the NFL.
DawgSTILE
January 18th, 2012
11:06 am
Glad rambo is comming back, but even if he was not, nothing to worry. Has anyone heard about that hotshot DB from WILKENSON COUNTY, IVEY GEORGIA? His name is Linwood Turpington. This kid IS the real deal. Word is, Johnson (GT), and even Saban have this guy on there watch lists, Google the name, watch the tapes, the speed, his movement to the ball, its criminal! He’s only a junior but you heard it here first. Future SEC first team selection.