Recent dismissals, arrest leave Georgia with secondary concerns
The dismissal last week of three Georgia football players coupled with the legal trouble facing Sanders Commings has left put the Bulldogs in a pinch in the secondary.
Initially thought to be a team strength heading into the 2012 season, Georgia’s defensive backfield is suddenly left precariously thin and extremely vulnerable after head coach Mark Richt booted off the team Nick Marshall and Chris Sanders. Including the departure of three other defensive backs since the start of last season — Jakar Hamilton, Derek Owens and Jordan Love all left, allegedly of their own volition — that leaves the Bulldogs with just nine scholarship defensive backs heading into spring practice next month.
Included in that number is senior and starting cornerback Sanders Commings. However, Commings is not expected to be available for at least the first couple of games next season due to his arrest on a domestic violence/simple battery charge last month. Unless those charges end up getting dropped, Commings is likely looking at a suspension of at least two games.
Game 2 is, of course, on the road against pass-happy Missouri. The Tigers return starting quarterback James Franklin, leading receiver T.J. Moe and two other receivers with 20 or more catches from last season. Meanwhile, they added wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, the nation’s No. 1 overall recruiting prospect, on national signing day.
The Bulldogs will play most of the season with four senior starters — Commings and Branden Smith at the corners and Bacarri Rambo and Shawn Williams at the safeties. Rising sophomore Damian Swann figures to fill in for Commings. But Swann is likely to be the starting nickelback as well and, as we’ve seen, Georgia probably plays 66 percent of the time in its nickel package.
So which players will be the sixth and seventh defensive backs on the field for the Bulldogs is the real issue here. It will have to come from a group that includes sophomore safeties Marc Deas, Corey Moore and Quintavious Harrow, redshirt freshman Devin Bowman and true freshman and recent signee Sheldon Dawson of Memphis. Georgia also has several walkons in the secondary, including juniors Blake Sailors and Luis Capella and sophomore Connor Norman. But generally if you’re having to play walkons you’ve got problems.
The lack of depth could affect the Bulldogs in other places as well. Branden Smith, for instance, was expected to return kicks and take some snaps on offense. But the Bulldogs might need to weigh the risk of Smith multitasking against the possibility of injury and/or fatigue. They’re going to need Smith to play great on defense next season, first and foremost.
And what about Georgia’s defense beyond this season? Again, all four starters are seniors. Who are the cornerbacks of the future? Are they on campus yet? Are there some 2013 prospects that are good enough to come in and start in the SEC?
Granted, that is a somewhat pessimistic view. As we’ve seen from defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, he has a decidedly NFL mentality when it comes to playing time, keeping his starters in the game for the entirety regardless of time or score. And his very mantra is to put the 11 best players on the field regardless of their declared position. You’ll never hear a coach, particularly that one, say they can’t get it done.
Here’s another thought: Would Georgia dare play Malcolm Mitchell on that side of the ball? The rising sophomore was the Bulldogs’ most explosive wide receiver last season. But he was, after all, considered one of the best DBs in the nation coming out of Valdosta High. Could he play defense even part-time?
All food for thought. It’s not my intention to preach doom-and-gloom for Georgia’s secondary. Again, at full strength and with everybody present and accounted for, there are few defensive backfields in the nation that can compare. But suffice it to say, injuries or further attrition of any sort could spell big trouble for this secondary.
Again, a brief rundown:
LOST DBs
- S Jakar Hamilton, transfer
- CB Jordan Love, transfer
- CB Nick Marshall, dismissed
- CB/S Chris Sanders, dismissed
- CB/S Derek Owens, transfer
STARTERS
- CB Sanders Commings, Sr.
- CB Branden Smith, Sr.
- SS Shawn Williams, Sr.
- FS Bacarri Rambo, Sr.
RETURNEES
- CB Damian Swann, So.
- S Marc Deas, So.
- S Corey Moore, So.
- S Quintavious Harrow, So.
- CB Devin Bowman, RFr.
ADDITIONS
- CB Sheldon Dawson, TFr.
WALKONS
- CB Luis Capella, Jr.
- CB Corey Dunson, Jr.
- SS Autin Herod, Jr.
- SS Connor Norman, So.
- CB Blake Sailors, Jr.
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RedandBlackDAWG
February 7th, 2012
12:00 pm
I think UGA will need to pick up 4 DB’s at a minimum for 2013. There are some ones in the state and has offered two Safeties and aCB already.
truedawg
February 7th, 2012
12:00 pm
Defense will never be a big worry as long as Coach TG is there. Oline play and running the ball are still our biggest concerns!! Go Dawgs!!
Captain
February 7th, 2012
12:05 pm
Adversity is everywhere, which means opportunity abounds. I’m not sure Marshall or Sanders were going to earn significant playing time, one thing is for sure, they won’t now. The offseason Strength and Conditioning program will position Swann to emerge and make an impact. Mitchell could make the transition to Defense and do as Champ and take some snaps at WR. Bowman could surprise, Moore is going to contribute.
Won’t do us any good to worry or fret, Coach Richt and Coach Grantham are paid the big money to manage the situation. There’s evidence to support them being quite capable.
DawginLex
February 7th, 2012
12:07 pm
There is a RB/DB at GMC they are looking to possibly sign now. Would have 3 years eligibility left.
also word is Nick Marshall may end up at GMC and be allowed to return to UGA in 2012
stevedez
February 7th, 2012
12:07 pm
i know i’m nervous, injuries are the issue here, just like the o-line
DawginLex
February 7th, 2012
12:08 pm
2013 not 2012
Vince says he'd fire Adam$
February 7th, 2012
12:18 pm
We had secondary concerns before that.
The secondary has been poor against the forward pass. Lost Brandon Boykin back there, too, now for 2012. I already thought the rest of them needed to be replaced.
Vince says he'd fire Adam$
February 7th, 2012
12:25 pm
“Won’t do us any good to worry or fret, Coach Richt and Coach Grantham are paid the big money to manage the situation. There’s evidence to support them being quite capable.”
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You mean such as (1) they have lost the last 9 games against teams who ended up in the top 25 ? (2) they have lost the last 7 games against teams who ended up in the top 10 ? (3) they have had 26 scholarship players who were supposed to be playing this up-coming 2012 season, instead transfer out ?
That is hogwash that there is evidence to support that they are quite capable, with all due respect to you as an individual. It is your post I take exception to, sir.
duluthdawg
February 7th, 2012
12:31 pm
hey Vince,
I think you would have to agree that we are heading in the right direction now with good recruiting classes and 10 wins last year. I think we turned the corner already and good times are ahead. The stats that you offer in your post are all about the PAST. The future looks BRIGHT for teh Dawgs!
duluthdawg
February 7th, 2012
12:33 pm
dawginLex, how could Marshall return to UGA if he was dismissed (suspended) this year? I like the idea but just dont understand how that would work.
DawginLex
February 7th, 2012
12:38 pm
Don’t know unless he was the 3rd wheel of the group. Word is GMC wants 1 of the 3 and the assumption is it is Marshall.
Richt hasn’t said he could come back but GMC’s coach alluded to it.
duluthdawg
February 7th, 2012
12:38 pm
thanks Dawginlex!
20oz
February 7th, 2012
12:51 pm
I LOVE the comment about our strength and conditioning program allowing Swann to emerge and make an impact. Am I the only UGA fan that knows anything about this program? Isn’t it obvious that our main problem last year was our strength and conditioning? We looked horrid against the only tough competition in the second half of each game.
Vince says he'd fire Adam$
February 7th, 2012
12:52 pm
You should see what this analysis here, as presented by Chip Towers, looks like for the Offensive Line for 2012. That is an even less-pretty picture – and, especially so, were Chip Towers to have pointed out the loss of Brandon Boykin in the secondary for 2012 because on the OL, it is the loss of 4 senior starters, 3 of whom move on to the NFL and a loss of 4 more OL who transferred out – [using Chip Towers’ words) “allegedly of their own volition.”
I like that Chip Towers, sir.
Allegedly of their own volition, OL transfers who also were given Scholarships for 2012 and now are all gone :
Brent Benedict # 10 OT 4-Star, transfer
AJ Harmon # 10 OT nation 5-Star, transfer
Johnathan Owens # 39 OT
Chris Little OL transfer
Jax Falcon/Dog Fan
February 7th, 2012
12:55 pm
Mark, is there any way you can check into DawginLex’s comments on Nick Marshall? His is one dismissal I would love to see overturned unless, of course, the nature of the dismissal would not warrant a second chance.
Jax Falcon/Dog Fan
February 7th, 2012
12:56 pm
Sorry, I meant Chip, not Mark…..
DawginLex
February 7th, 2012
1:19 pm
ATHENS — Once again, the tiny military college in Milledgeville is worth watching when it comes to former — and possibly future — Georgia football players.
Following last Friday’s dismissal of three freshmen football players, head coach Mark Richt called Bert Williams, the head coach at Georgia Military College. Williams characterized it as Richt just letting him know about the situation.
But GMC has a history of taking in players that either didn’t qualify for Georgia or were dismissed. So Williams admitted he has an interest in a couple of the players.
“There’s one that we will not pursue,” Williams said. “There’s one we may or may not pursue. And there’s one that I definitely will pursue.”
Williams didn’t elaborate or get specific. The highest profile of the dismissed trio is cornerback Nick Marshall, who was a four-star recruit a year ago out of Wilcox County. Safety Chris Sanders also played in three games before getting hurt. Receiver Sanford Seay was considered a fringe prospect who did not play last season.
Williams said he should know something firm “within the next week or so.”
Marshall, Sanders and Seay were dismissed following an incident in which a teammate alleged a theft from his dorm room. The theft involved cash and other items, according to sources.
Richt didn’t indicate to Williams whether Georgia could potentially take any of the players back after spending a year at GMAC.
“There have been players we’ve taken who have left there who have spent time here, gotten right, and either gone back, or if they don’t go back to Georgia, they move on to somewhere else and do well,” Williams said. “We try to work together when we can.”
Meanwhile, GMC is also home to a player that Georgia is thinking of offering a scholarship, possibly as soon as this year. Mario Alford, a running back who could play defensive back, spent the past year at GMC and could transfer immediately to a Division I school and have three years of eligibility, much like Mark Beard, the offensive lineman who enrolled at Georgia last month.
The Bulldogs are now in desperate need for depth at defensive backs, thanks to the dismissals of Marshall and Sanders. Williams said Monday that Georgia has not offered a scholarship to Alford yet.
“But they know about him,” Williams said.
Georgia has signed 15 players from GMC since 1992, most recently safety Jakar Hamilton in 2009.
Hamilton, a safety, left the team last year, and his departure is one of the reasons the team lacks safety depth.
DawginLex
February 7th, 2012
1:20 pm
from macon paper
Just Asking
February 7th, 2012
1:24 pm
I hope we can sign 4 DBs next year (More likely we will need 6) but they will still be Freshmen. Perhaps 1 or 2 could start but there is no way that we get four SEC ready Freshmen in the 2013 class. We had better win it all this year because 2013 will be tough.
1eyedJack
February 7th, 2012
1:29 pm
There is a precendence for that. I remember, not to long ago, a linebacker from up north (Akeem Hebron?) kept getting in trouble and Richt shipped him off to GMC for a year to straighten him out.
reality check
February 7th, 2012
1:37 pm
Mahalo DawginLex. I always think of Dax Langley when I see your post for some reason. Thanks for the great information provided as usual.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
1:42 pm
Defense will never be a big worry as long as Coach TG is there.
Its pretty amazing that a guy can have one ok season people start to put him on such a high pedestal. Didn’t you guys learn your lesson with Mark Fox?
Kudzu in Right Field
February 7th, 2012
1:50 pm
Let’s talk baseball………Better yet stop talking and go to Foley Field and support our top 20 baseball team.We are less than 2 weeks away from the opener. Stop talking football and go to the game. Go Diamond Dawgs !!!!!
Randy
February 7th, 2012
1:55 pm
With Keith Marshall and Crowell going to have a good year next year. Look for Todd Gurely to get a look at defense.
RNB
February 7th, 2012
2:02 pm
Just another year of UGA football. Getting old going through this every year.
@GTBoob
February 7th, 2012
2:04 pm
No GTBob, only lesson we’ve learned, is no matter how bad things get here, it’s better than where you’re at. P.S. Do you reckon your team will ever win against UGA again? How bout a bowl victory? No, I guess not. I can see why you really don’t like to post on the Tech blogs. LOL
G-Dawg
February 7th, 2012
2:05 pm
“Its pretty amazing that a guy can have one ok season people start to put him on such a high pedestal.”
Much like Tech fans have done with CPJ?? Hypocrite maybe?
Boomer
February 7th, 2012
2:07 pm
Michael Carvell is a UGA shill and propoganda writer. He needs to filing his reports under Chip’s column. The fact he is so blatant and the editors on the AJC allow him to do it is just amazing.
G-Dawg
February 7th, 2012
2:08 pm
RNB..then feel free to jump ship and cheer for someone else. Although this negative publicy sucks…nothing much we can do about it, but focus on those with the program who choose to represent our beloved Dawgs!!
G-Dawg
February 7th, 2012
2:11 pm
“AJC allow him to do it is just amazing”
And how is it any different from your posts? its is just amazing as well!!
ugab
February 7th, 2012
2:18 pm
I am so sick of the CMR era. When is it going to end? Why does the dawgs continue to lack in depth at positions every year? Suspensions, injuries, and transfers are killing the dawgs every single season. Is Saban and other SEC coaches having the same problem every single season as is CMR. WTH
ugab
February 7th, 2012
2:22 pm
We should of signed some of the top DBs and Safeties this class.. Does CMR ever plan for the futre? Every year it is the same ole thing with MR; Well we are going to be this at OL, well we are going to be thin at dbs. etc etc etc. Where is the mentors that cmr promoted to look after these kids. The day that Uga gets a coach with spirit and discipline will the day Uga wins a NC. FIRE CMR
ugab
February 7th, 2012
2:24 pm
FIRE CMR.COM…. JK, MAYBE ONE MORE YEAR WITH EASY SCHEDULE..
Is Grantham...
February 7th, 2012
2:24 pm
the top recruiter they all say?
Prove it then, get on a plane to Arizona and bring Davonte’ Neal back. Neal is the 5th ranked corner for 2012, and plans to announce on Feb 21.
Dawg Haus
February 7th, 2012
2:33 pm
Harrow and Sailors both made very impressive plays on special teams in 2011. If they bring that kind of intensity to the secondary, they could be really good fits at DB.
Moore also seems to be a gamer and Norman deserves a shot based on his performance in the G-Day game alone.
All in all, I think the Dawgs are in good shape at DB, but that will be a huge recruiting need for 2013.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
2:34 pm
Do you reckon your team will ever win against UGA again? How bout a bowl victory? No, I guess not.
We will beat UGA and win a bowl game at some point. Who knows when, but statistically speaking it has to happen eventually.
jim
February 7th, 2012
2:35 pm
go read more elsewhere…sanders, not marshall.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
2:35 pm
Much like Tech fans have done with CPJ?? Hypocrite maybe?
Todd Grantham had a bad year and an ok year. If he puts together multiple ok to good years I will give him more credit. Especially if the SEC ever starts playing offense.
LkB
February 7th, 2012
2:38 pm
Strong pass rush can minimize DB deficiencies.
@GTBoob
February 7th, 2012
2:38 pm
Can’t argue that one, blind hog, blind squirrel, etc. My point is, your posts about UGA, are pretty much negative. Now, I don’t read the Tech blogs, but if you are this negative about the direction of our program, how do you feel about yours?
duronimo
February 7th, 2012
2:39 pm
You said something in your article that I found revealing and disturbing. You said Grantham plays his starters all the time, no matter what the score it. I wondering how not substituting is a good strategy?
It might explain why Georgia’s defense is good at the front of the game and goes downhill from there.
Substituting builds depth and rests your starters. Frankly I’m a little shocked but it does explain why the defense can so dominate LSU in the first half and then simply breakdown — same players by they are too worn out to finish the game. Seems stupid.
Foothills
February 7th, 2012
2:41 pm
ugab…The problems are close to being gone from Athens. Just a few remain. I can’t imagine
CMR taking these guys back…doubt they would be gone if it was “alleged”.
JB
February 7th, 2012
2:45 pm
Richt does 7 of 10 things great as a head coach……but is not the whole package as a head coach. Roster selection and management is certainly an area that needs help. Of course, if this was Alabama, Commings would have been brought to Saban and the incidence would of been handled ” in house”
bgness
February 7th, 2012
2:46 pm
Who needs goods dbs when you got a monster pass rush that is always in the face of the qb?
dmr
February 7th, 2012
2:46 pm
At this point, there should be no reason to play B. Smith on offense. If you have Mitchell, Marshall, Gurley, Crowell, Bennett, Conley, Rome, Lynch, Wooten, and Brown, and you cannot find a way to get favorable match ups, then you have no business coaching offense.
That said, the secondary is always a concern, but usually more of a concern if you cannot establish a pass rush. Jenkins, Geathers, J.Jones, Ogletree, Washington, Herrera, and others will provide plenty of push up front. Georgia has all spring to build depth provided there are no injuries.
Todd Grantham will find a way to make the secondary work this season. Georgia will have to do a much better job from now until next signing day going after DB’s, DL’s, and OL’s. Georgia’s offensive coaches will have to do a better job of recognizing how long our defense is on the field and work to control the clock and field position. And for goodness sake, please have a G.A.
20oz
February 7th, 2012
2:46 pm
We will beat UGA and win a bowl game at some point. Who knows when, but statistically speaking it has to happen eventually.
Once a decade it seems… Good luck, but with CPJ’s system in place, GT will never beat UGA again… Better hope they replace him sooner rather than later.
Taco Meat
February 7th, 2012
2:47 pm
Huge concern for the Dawgs. I certainly hope the Dawgs are heavily recruiting at least 2 JUCO DBs for 2013. I think we’ll be fine though. Championship teams find a way.
bgness
February 7th, 2012
2:47 pm
Believe #29 will help out our dbs a bit
dmr
February 7th, 2012
2:48 pm
…finishing thought….have a G.A. track special teams. Number of kicks, from left hash, right hash, middle, out of bounds, where it went out, field goal missed wide left or right. Kevin Butler even made the point after the bowl loss that had we been tracking Blair Walsh’s misses, we would have known to keep the ball on the left hash instead of running it to the middle. Kevin Butler said this. The guy who probably knows more about kicking than anyone.
JB
February 7th, 2012
2:48 pm
Think Hawaii and Sugar Bowl of 2007 to beat Mizziou……He has to have time to throw and receivers time to run routes.
@ugab
February 7th, 2012
2:48 pm
We should of signed some of the top DBs and Safeties this class.. Does CMR ever plan for the futre?
Well, the UGA program was very deep at the position until after signing day. One of the things recruits look for, is playing time, so that probably had alot to do with not signing that many. Of course, if we only had a crystal ball…..
VINCE
February 7th, 2012
2:50 pm
Richt loves the walk-ons. Thats why we had problems on special teams last year. You can add secondary this coming year.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
2:54 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
2:35 pm
On this again??? How many times do we have to show you how stupid you are before you will get it??
TDF
February 7th, 2012
2:55 pm
VINCE
February 7th, 2012
2:50 pm
Thanks for showing how dumb you are with this post!
bgness
February 7th, 2012
2:55 pm
Anyone else think ray drew is gonna live up to his number this year? You can’t just take pollacks #and not show out!
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
2:59 pm
but if you are this negative about the direction of our program, how do you feel about yours?
I have been negative about my team as well. Except the basketball team. At least they are making efforts to improve. I think CPJ has done a pretty good job but if the defense and special teams continue to play like they have then another change may be needed.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:00 pm
ugab
February 7th, 2012
2:22 pm
Man you are stupid. Just stop posting. You are clearly a retard.
Richt doesnt plan for the future??? Thats why he already has 2013 and 2014 commits. Thats why he was one of the very first to offer Robert N. could go on for days this is just a dumb statement
FYI dummy we have 14 OL for this year all that can play and compete for a starting job. 2013 is the year to pick up OL as its the deepest class in 30+ years. Also lots of very good DBs in 2013. We will sign a JUCO DB for this upcoming season (Said as soon as he gets the offer he will commit) and there is another 4 star DB JUCO for 2013 who said if UGA offered he would be a lock.
I hope you are just dumb bc this is the only place you go for UGA news (FYI this is the worst place for UGA news)
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:02 pm
On this again??? How many times do we have to show you how stupid you are before you will get it??
Of course i’m here again. I consider it my civic duty to educate UGA fans since the university doesn’t seem too concerned about it.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:02 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
2:59 pm
May????? CPJ is a joke and so is that offense. Sorry but it would take nothing short of a miracle for tech to be good again.
NC_Dawg
February 7th, 2012
3:02 pm
Your comment about walk-ons not contributing is way off. Sailors was all over the field on special teams last year. I know several players off the top of my head that came in as walk-ons and made big contributions. A guy named Will Muschamp comes to mind.
I think UGA have enough athletes on the team to fill any position needed. Time for somebody to step up.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:04 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:02 pm
I meant on the topic. (Lame joke again??? how many times do I have to remind you that the Avg UGA Freshman and Avg GT freshman are almost identical in test scores and GPA. But keep thinking there is a significant gap you clown)
Anyone who thinks that just bc LSU and Bama have no offense then no one in the SEC does, is a moron (AKA GTBob).
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:06 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:02 pm
FYI I feel its my civic duty to tell you over and over again how retarded you are! Well at least until it finally sticks
Howd that back to back GT MNCs prediction work out for you?
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:08 pm
@ GTBob-
Go up to an Arky fan and tell them they have no offense. see how hard they laugh in your face.
FYI SEC has the best defenses, so logically that would mean that the offensive numbers will be down a little bit compared to other conferences since SEC teams play 8 SEC games every year hmmmmmmmmm……………
VINCE
February 7th, 2012
3:10 pm
Dont think so. Look at Florida and LSU games last year. Funny watching a bunch of walk-ons chasing the speedster and honey-badger. What a joke!
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:13 pm
Anyone who thinks that just bc LSU and Bama have no offense then no one in the SEC does, is a moron (AKA GTBob).
Offensive ranks:
Arkansas – 29th
Alabama – 31st
Georgia – 39th
South Carolina – 73rd
Miss St – 84th
LSU – 86th
Vandy – 98th
Auburn – 100th
Tenn – 104th
Florida – 105th
Ole Miss – 114th
Kentucky – 118th
Oh yeah. That’s some great offense.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:17 pm
so logically that would mean that the offensive numbers will be down a little bit compared to other conferences since SEC teams play 8 SEC games every year
Unfortunately, the SEC offensive numbers are down significantly since last year. So that argument doesn’t really hold water. Plus, when half of your conference is 98th or lower it’s a little hard to just say they played good defenses.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:18 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:13 pm
Once again retard, they are playing 8 SEC games against the best defenses in the country. So logic dictates that offensive numbers would drop.
And FYI top 40 is good when its out of almost 120 teams you clown.
JB
February 7th, 2012
3:19 pm
Quit feeding GTBob. He thrives off being answered by UGA folk…. It’s like feeding a stray cat. Quit putting food out….and it moves on. We can only hope.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:20 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:17 pm
Who cares if they are down, ppl graduate, teams changes you idiot.
And yes when you play 8 of your 12 games against some of the best defenses in the country offensive numbers can change dramatically. SEC had the top 3 defenses in the country this year, so logically offensive numbers go down.
Would you like to argue with logic some more retard??
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:21 pm
JB
February 7th, 2012
3:19 pm
You do what you want and Ill do what I want.
I much more enjoy proving over and over again how stupid he is.
You are done crying about our recruiting class arent you?
SEC
February 7th, 2012
3:23 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:13 pm
The goal is to win the BCS trophy, not rank number 1 in offense. The 7th in a row will come this year.
JB
February 7th, 2012
3:25 pm
TDF………thought the ones we got were great.We left 6-7 spots open in a State that produces 150-200 D1 players…..I cry when I see us gasping in the 4th quarter with little to put in.
Contractor
February 7th, 2012
3:25 pm
“if you’re having to play walkons you’ve got problems”. I think Brandon Harton did just fine as a walk on last year. First off, reserves like you said are rarely used. The reserves we have were Super 11 selections in Georgia their senior years, so we have plenty of talent and the ability to field a competitive secondary. This is all worry and just another discussion to rile everyone up. It’s not like we were at running back last year, where we have four total players, but there are two back ups at each position.
JB
February 7th, 2012
3:26 pm
You gotta love when Tech loses to us and they go straight to the stats
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:29 pm
And yes when you play 8 of your 12 games against some of the best defenses in the country
Just curiously, why were Alabama and LSU’s worst defensive games against out of conference opponents?
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:30 pm
The goal is to win the BCS trophy, not rank number 1 in offense.
That’s great. This is an argument about the SEC not playing offense, not the SEC’s ability to win games. Please enlighten us if you have something to add.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:32 pm
JB
February 7th, 2012
3:25 pm
JUCOs JUCOs JUCOs- Mario Alford out of GMC is a 4* DB who said if he gets an offer he will commit right away. (Cousin of a current player) and theres another one for 2013.
Richt had already given away 4 scholarships to walk ons before NSD due to how well they have done throughout their career and they did earn them.
So really we didnt have much more room left. Maybe 2-3 extra spots. One which will go to the JUCO DB and possibly another to a JUCO OL.
Dont go to Carvell for recruiting news it will make you as dumb as him. He likes to bash UGA and post how many guys we missed on I think he said something like 19 out of 31. Too bad he cant be a real journalist and compare that to say LSU and Bama who were more like 23 and 28 out of 160. Avery Young is the only recruit that hurt us by not picking us. But then again we have 14-17 OL for next year that can come in and compete for starting time. We will be fine, especially with the amount of OL talent in the 2013 class.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:33 pm
@JB Richt also decided to not go with plan B guys this year out of high school and instead see what JUCOs are available.
We will be fine in terms of depth.
VINCE
February 7th, 2012
3:36 pm
Harton gets killed against real competition. Cant run midgets against SEC.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:39 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:29 pm
LSU game was against Oregon one of the best offensive teams in the country you idiot.
And please dont tell me you are talking about Bamas game vs an FCS school????????
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:41 pm
VINCE
February 7th, 2012
3:10 pm
When there is no depth its kinda hard to play starters and others who see significant playing time, on special teams.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:42 pm
VINCE
February 7th, 2012
3:36 pm
He still deserved his scholarship that he got for this year.
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
3:42 pm
UF went through this last year and had to start several freshmen. Got burned a few times, but played solid overall. UGA will help their secondary out with a great pass rush more than any last minute transfers. No matter how good the WR’s are, the QB has to have time to throw the ball.
John
February 7th, 2012
3:43 pm
Connor Norman played quite a bit last year, and not just on special teams. He even played some minutes late in the season during games that were still in doubt. He is shaping up to be another in a traditional line of walk-ons at Georgia that have earned scholarships: Tra Battle and Will Muschamp are two that come to mind immediately.
Of the three players dismissed, only Nick Marshall was projected to play meaningful minutes as the season begins. Though Sanders would likely have joined the depth later in the season. Hopefully, Marshall can get his act together like Odell Thurman did and return for 2013.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:44 pm
TDF, explain these rankings:
Total Defense:
Bama #1
LSU #2
USC #3
UGA #5
Total Defense Out of Conference:
Bama: #5
USC #9
LSU #18
UGA #37
Why do the top defensive teams in the SEC do worse against out of conference opponents then they do against SEC opponents if the SEC is playing such good offense?
VINCE
February 7th, 2012
3:46 pm
I disagree. Hes awful.
VINCE
February 7th, 2012
3:48 pm
If we have to play cooner Noman its going to be a very long season.
Jeff
February 7th, 2012
3:48 pm
Here we all go again!!!! same story different year…….just let us lose on the road to Missouri…MISSOURI that in itself should be grounds to dismiss these coaches. These players STILL dont get it- and unfortunately, they never will. As in our mentality with a QB that has given big games away with no consequences that same mentality filters thru….
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:49 pm
VINCE
February 7th, 2012
3:46 pm
Well thats your opinion but not a good one. Harton has everything but the size. Still a great player and valued member of the team.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:50 pm
Jeff
February 7th, 2012
3:48 pm
Wow you are stupid if you want a new coaching staff. Well actually more like border line retarded
VINCE
February 7th, 2012
3:51 pm
Yea Thats my opinion and why we will always be mediocre with Richt in charge.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:57 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
3:44 pm
Figured you had 0 logical sense in you.
Teams in the same conference play more frequently than they play OOC teams. Therefore they know less about OOC teams than teams in the SEC that they hear about every week. So its harder to defend a team you know very little about than one you are very familar with.
Also in the SEC we tend to play easier OOC games. Meaning we run the score up and then pull the starters and let the back ups play. Sometimes they score against the back ups.
As for LSU they played Oregon and WVU two teams that are very good offensively and 2 teams they know very little about.
Where are your ranking coming from also?
TDF
February 7th, 2012
3:58 pm
VINCE
February 7th, 2012
3:51 pm
Well thanks for quickly showing you are stupid so I dont take you seriously.
Mediocre with Richt???? hahahahhahahahahahha not even close.
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
4:03 pm
TDF,
Here’s a great source for stats.
http://www.cfbstats.com/2011/leader/national/team/defense/split08/category10/sort01.html
Ace
February 7th, 2012
4:08 pm
While the lost of those DBs might hurt, you have to look at those DL and LBs that we have coming back that can put pressure on the QB. So while Missouri returns a starting QB, he now has to get use to SEC speed now (Jarvis Jones).
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:08 pm
TDF, I use the same source as Beast. cfbstats.
DawginLex
February 7th, 2012
4:08 pm
Maybe because we play twice as many SEC games as OOC games?
fishook dawg
February 7th, 2012
4:09 pm
I just don’t want to see another year like last year when 8 walkons received scholarship. It’s a feel good story for them, but to make this a every year thing is not very smart. You have to treat awarding scholarships like a business and give them to the best players out there, or you’ll never keep up with the competition.
UGA76
February 7th, 2012
4:09 pm
We had 27 scholarships available and only signed 19. We have now lost another 3 so we are going into 2012 down 11 players. That is absurd. The lack of an early start to recruiting has really jumped up and bit us in the backside. We are going to be woefully thin on special teams especially punts and kickoffs due to the acute situation in the secondary. I hope CMR has learned something from waiting around like he did this year.
Grantham will figure it out but we need to start scouring the junior college ranks as we are going to need 3-4 from there to go with probably 5-6 from high school for a total of hopefully 9. We lost 5 and will lose 4 more seniors. If we add in needing 6 offensive linemen and at least 2 inside LBs our recruiting priorities are pretty clear. We also need to get a very early start and use as many as possible of the 11 available scholarship spots on early enrollees. Alabama has had great success with early enrollees so we just need to follow that example. The guys better start offering DBs, OL, and ILB right now.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:10 pm
DawginLex
February 7th, 2012
4:08 pm
And yet another reason why GTBob has no logical skills!!
thanks Lex.
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
4:11 pm
Much depends on WHO you play OOC. UF’s OOC stats were bolstered by the weak schedule. Funny thing is, the one team that we lost to OOC was FSU, which only had 95 yards against us. The ACC sure can light up the scoreboard can’t they? LOL!
Joey
February 7th, 2012
4:12 pm
“also word is Nick Marshall may end up at GMC and be allowed to return to UGA in 2012″
***********************************************
Man, I hope that’s right. I wish Richt would suspend players like these three players, and also a player like Mett, for a whole season, leaving open the possibility of those guys learning a lesson, becoming model citizens, then redeeming themselves on and off the field, rather than kicking them off the team, only to watch other programs snatching them up, like LSU with Mett.
Everybody makes mistakes, big or smal,l when they are teens, away from their parents for the first time.
AltamahaDawg
February 7th, 2012
4:13 pm
We don’t need Smith playing on the offense. Wasn’t really that effective. Way better options this year.
SouthGaBrave
February 7th, 2012
4:14 pm
After being labeled as “late to offer” many guys in the past few years, our staff at UGA seems to be putting those days behind us. Here’s info from a story on Vonn Bell, who may be one of the top DB prospects in the state next year:
Bell made plays all over the field en route to making first-team All-State. He tallied a school record 180 tackles, 119 solo, two tackles for loss, five interceptions, five fumbles recovered, three fumbles returned for touchdowns and three forced fumbles. He also had 37 rushes for 280 yards and five touchdowns, and 31 catches for 487 yards and six touchdowns. Bell, who sees himself as an aggressive ball hawk at the next level, got his first offer — from Georgia — a month ago. The news did not surprise Mariakas at all.
“With his tackling ability and speed to the football, he is a no-brainer for most colleges,” Mariakas said.
Since that first offer, Alabama, Tennessee and Arkansas offers have come in the last five days. LSU is another school Bell would like to earn an offer from. Although he considers everyone even as he tries to keep his options open, Bell was happy to get his first offer from the Bulldogs, and has since kept in steady contact with the Bulldogs’ head coach.
“Getting the first offer from Georgia was really big for me because they are in the most powerful conference in the SEC,” Bell said. “That meant a lot to me and my family. I have not met the coaches yet, but I call and talk to Mark Richt all the time. It is awesome to see him on TV then talk to him. He is really relaxed and I like him. I think he is a man of his word. I hope to meet him soon.”
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
4:15 pm
Joey,
I get what you’re saying but theft from a teammate is one of those things that gets you booted almost anywhere. Not sure who did what, but that’s the rumor.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:18 pm
UGA76
February 7th, 2012
4:09 pm
Forgive me as I could only make it 2 lines through your post.
Stop saying late in recruting ppl you have no clue what you are talking about. We had a very bad head recruiter before Garner took over and he was always behind in evaluations. Which is something the coaches have to see before they offer someone. We arent like bama and just offer every 4 adn 5* out there.
but now that he is gone our evaluaitions are getting done a lot quicker and you can see that by some offers already going out to 2014 guys. And we were one of the first to offer robert n. the number 1 player for 2013.
We didnt have 27 schollys open. 4 walkons got to renew theirs for the 2012 season well before NSD. And we never would have taken 27 bc that would have left no room for early enrollees for 2013, which we have 3 already committed that want to come in early, and now room for possibly 5 more.
Trust in Richt he is one of the best recruiters in the biz. he knows what he is doing.
And as for JUCO they have been in deep talks with several for a while. Look for a few offers to go out in the next 2 weeks.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:18 pm
Maybe because we play twice as many SEC games as OOC games?
The rankings are based on yards per game. Why would the number of opponents matter? Keep in mind when Alabama plays Kent St and only gives up 90 yards, that counts. Same for LSU and the 95 they gave up against Northwestern St.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:19 pm
The ACC sure can light up the scoreboard can’t they? LOL!
Florida averaged 2.97 yards per play in that game. I wouldn’t brag too much.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:21 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:18 pm
YPG dont mean anything. We outgained LSU and lost.
PPG is best factor, if you are only going to pick one.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:22 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:19 pm
Sorry but ACC is a complete joke.
AltamahaDawg
February 7th, 2012
4:24 pm
SO is sexual assault.
SouthGaBrave
February 7th, 2012
4:24 pm
UGA76,
OL offers: Delando Crooks, Shamire Devine, Brandon Kublanow, DeVondre Seymour, Laremy Tunsil
DB offers: Tray Matthews (committed), Vonn Bell, Taj Letman (JUCO), Shaq Wiggins, plus Mario Alford (JUCO) who could be added to this class
ILB offers: Reuben Foster (committed to Bama, but recruitment far from over) & Johnny O’Neal, plus Nigel Bowden may be offered soon
The coaches are getting out front in the scouting/recruiting of these 2013 guys. Debate the merits of our ethical stance on recruiting all you want (it holds us back, but retains morals), but our 9 coaches are the only ones who to film evaluation, recruiting, and contacting of these kids……while some of our border states don’t quite stay within those guidelines.
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
4:27 pm
“Florida averaged 2.97 yards per play in that game. I wouldn’t brag too much.”
Who’s bragging? UF had their worst offense since the late 70’s and still managed to outgain Clown U. Brantley gave that game to Clown U.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:31 pm
PPG is best factor, if you are only going to pick one.
As you wish:
PPG Rank (All games)/(Non Conference)
Bama 1 / 1 – Good
LSU 2 / 17 – Bad Drop
USC 10 / 43 – Terrible drop
Florida 20 / 14 – Good
UGA 23 / 40 – Terrible drop
It doesn’t really change too much. I would disagree also that its a better metric.
Stinger2
February 7th, 2012
4:32 pm
GTBob needs to delte GT from his tag and just be a Bob.
He is an embarassment to GT fans like myself who come on the UGA blogs only to keep up with whats going on. I never make a negative comment about UGA.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:33 pm
Sorry but ACC is a complete joke.
I agree. Its very similar to the SEC east.
Joey
February 7th, 2012
4:34 pm
Actually, 2nd degree sexual battery, AD. It’s funny LSU has not stigma now with Mett on the Tiger squad, with a full scholarship
All I’m saying if some other program is gonna offer Mett (like 3 months after he got kicked off UGA’s football team) maybe it’s time for Richt and Co to revise some rules/penalties.
Or not.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:35 pm
GTBob needs to delte GT from his tag and just be a Bob.
Shouldn’t you be rooting for UGA? It’s not the last Saturday in November so I figure you still have your go dawgs jammies on.
BigTimeTechFan
February 7th, 2012
4:37 pm
Players they got should be able to handle SEC, the SEC QB’s are weak, only real good one is at Arkansas and UGA does not play them.
It would be different if they had to play ACC ball with good QB’s, against the likes of Tajh Boyd, EJ Manuel, Logan Thomas, Bryn Renner, Sean Renfree, plus the ACC has better receivers also, and better OL, DL, LB’s
RD
February 7th, 2012
4:43 pm
UGA has 11 scholarships remaining on the table. That’s 74 players on scholarships as of today.
Are the Dawgs going to provide scholarships to 11 walkons to get to 85?
What happened to roster management?
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:43 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:31 pm
hahahahaha PPG shows a lot more than YPG. Like I said you can out gain an opponent and lose, but you cant out score an opponent and lose. Learn to use logic moron.
The best metric would be a combo formula of the two.
And like Lex said OOC is half the sample size that SEC games are.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:44 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:33 pm
hahahahahaha o you mean the the division that will have 2 top ten teams for 2012??? yup must really suck.
Joey
February 7th, 2012
4:46 pm
How did the SEC East do against the ACC this season, Bob? I ain’t looking it up, but the East champs and runners up did pretty well, I recall.
So, it must be somewhat less of a joke. In fact most conferences in the NCAA were “a joke” compared the LSU and Bama.
Bob
February 7th, 2012
4:47 pm
This has been a recurring problem with Richt…leaving scholarships on the table is like being on probation and losing them. Then, he complains about our lack of depth. However, he doesn’t complain about his $3M a year salary or inability to beat a top 20 team. Folks, with all the resources at UGA, it’s past time for a coaching change.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:47 pm
BigTimeTechFan
February 7th, 2012
4:37 pm
hahahahahahahha, the ACC doesnt have a single position that they are better at then the SEC sorry, not even close. Big 12 is the closest for any position.
ACC is a complete joke. I laughed so hard at that comment I had to email it around to my fellow bulldogs.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:48 pm
Bob
February 7th, 2012
4:47 pm
Man you are stupid. Run along no more commenting for you moron.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:49 pm
Like I said you can out gain an opponent and lose, but you cant out score an opponent and lose. Learn to use logic moron.
If you only use PPG then your teams offense has a significant impact on your teams defensive numbers. Turnovers, and quick three and outs kill a defense on the score board. Are you also really arguing about statistical sample size between 4 and 8? Neither one are anywhere near high enough for true statistical analysis so I guess college sports should just stop tracking all stats.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:49 pm
Bob
February 7th, 2012
4:47 pm
FYI tech was like 17 when we beat them so you have no arguement move along.
My Dawg
February 7th, 2012
4:50 pm
Big Time Tech Fan – Have you lost your mind? The ACC has better OL, DL, & LB’s? The SEC wins Championships through great defensive play first and foremost. Don’t let being a Tech Fan blind you from the facts!
Bob
February 7th, 2012
4:51 pm
@TDF…thanks for your uninformed and stupid comments. Were you born this way or just recently affected? And what part of my opinion do you disagree?
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:52 pm
hahahahahahahha, the ACC doesnt have a single position that they are better at then the SEC sorry, not even close.
The QB’s in the SEC are easily the worst of any major conference, and probably the Mountain West also.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:54 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:49 pm
Same arguement can be made about YPG. The only difference is the one with the most points, not yards wins.
Yes I will argue that you cant compare stats where one has twice as many samples as the other.
Did i say stats shouldnt be kept anymore??? No thats just you crying bc your analysis doesnt hold water. Sorry nerd try again.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:55 pm
Bob
February 7th, 2012
4:51 pm
hahahahaha well if you wouldnt spew garbage about something you clearly dont know about then Im going to point it out, thats what I do here.
Scroll back to page 2 and see my comments to JB and you will understand why everything in your post is wrong and dumb.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:56 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:52 pm
hahahahahahah thats hillarious. sorry but try again!
BigTimeTechFan
February 7th, 2012
4:56 pm
@TDF
ACC has way better players, that’s why it so hard for teams to come out undefeated, also ACC schedule is so hard, teams are so beat up for rivalry week and bowl games they tend to lose a lot.
put a good team in the SEC and they come out undefeated.
Hotdawg
February 7th, 2012
4:57 pm
Heard from a good source that Bowman was practicing at punt returner. He has that Boykin type speed and agility.
BigTimeTechFan
February 7th, 2012
4:57 pm
Check that, I’ll give DL to SEC
OH the hate continues, so I will play too
February 7th, 2012
4:58 pm
GT has been to three of the older bUT STILL MAJOR BOWL GAMES since 1955.
1955 Sugar Bowl and they won !!! END of the early 1950s Dodd highwater mark, however.
1967 Orange Bowl and a very ugly loss to so so Florida.
2009 Orange Bowl and another humiliating loss to slow, Iowa farm boys, most with German or Scandanavian ancestry too. SLOW but they HALTED Dwyer and Nesbitt and held the tow to UNDER 55 yds in the fisrt half.
Folks ………………….these are the only major bowl games Georgia Tech has been to in 57 years. 1955, 67 and 2009. Sad.
Citrus Bowl in 1990 you say?? Not in 1990. It was then small ball and a no where bowl game. Today it is the Cap One and it has morphed into one of the very premium bowls right at the very top levels. IN 1990 it was sort of like today’s Pappa John’s Bowl.
Go Dogs.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:59 pm
Did i say stats shouldnt be kept anymore??? No thats just you crying bc your analysis doesnt hold water. Sorry nerd try again.
My analysis is sound. You just don’t want to accept the fact that the SEC is a poor offensive conference.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
4:59 pm
BigTimeTechFan
February 7th, 2012
4:56 pm
Sounds like you just took everything thats true about the SEC and just put ACC. If you really think this, well……… dont forget your helmet on the short bus to school.
TDF
February 7th, 2012
5:00 pm
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
4:59 pm
Your analysis is crap sorry. Not even close to good
Bob
February 7th, 2012
5:01 pm
TDF…I looked back as you suggested and all I read were personal attacks, crude remarks, and your opinion. No facts. I guess you’re mad because your shift leader complained about your work attitude and ethics. By the way, the Tech team ranked 17th when we played them finished where? Richt is not able to beat a top 20 team anymore.
7576DAWG
February 7th, 2012
5:02 pm
GT Bob
CMR uses this tactic a lot and I’m sure other top program do also. Against non conference opponent’s most of the coaches will play their starter’s for only the first quarter and maybe the second . Most of the time a team like Georgia will be playing a big SEC opponent next and a few of the linemen or linebacker’s have something’s hurting or pulled but not bad enough to keep them out of the non- conference game but the coach uses the easier non- conference game as an excuse not to play the hurt player, at all. Many time’s I have noticed that Georgia , Alabama and Florida will give up 17 to 24 point’s to a non conference opponent but they will score 50 and could have scored a lot more. All the great team’s do this same thing. Southern Cal, Penn State, Ohio State , the list is endless.
For most of the team’s in the SEC the only stats that mean anything is from SEC opponent’s.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
5:04 pm
hahahahahahah thats hillarious. sorry but try again!
Really?
SEC: 5 QB’s in the top 100. ACC: 11 QBs in the top 80.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
5:06 pm
All the great team’s do this same thing.
Yes, all the teams do the same thing, which means the numbers shouldn’t be more skewed for the SEC then anyone else.
RawDawg
February 7th, 2012
5:18 pm
@GTBob
31 – 17, is that enough offense for ya?
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
5:18 pm
“SEC: 5 QB’s in the top 100. ACC: 11 QBs in the top 80.”
That’s a bit misleading. The SEC actually plays defense. Outside of Clown U and VT, who plays defense in the ACC?
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
5:22 pm
GTBob,
Ask WVU how good one of the top ACC teams can make your offense look. Most points EVER given up in a major bowl game. EVER! Think maybe that’s why the ACC’s QB’s appear better on paper than the SEC’s? Nah, couldn’t be that…makes too much sense.
AltamahaDawg
February 7th, 2012
5:26 pm
It’s not about “stigma”. LSU signing him after he makes amends is a completely different thing that had he been at LSU at the time of the arrest. And don’t think for a minute that Richt didn’t do everything he could to get him that second chance at LSU. So you are saying that LSU would have just suspended him for a year? Aside from the handful of functional problems i have with that, I just don’t ever remember anybody doing that. maybe, its certainly not the norm. I think if it made sense, you’d see it pretty often. have you?
You also seem to be making 2 different points it seems to me. 1. What fair/best for the kid. 2. What we should be doing to block other schools from getting our former players. My guess is that Richt is FAR more concerned about the first one.
I get your point (on some other cases, mett was a bad example to make), but I imagine over the years coaches have already given that every consideration.
Gary
February 7th, 2012
5:33 pm
Not sure leaving your best on the field for 4 quarters is working out for Georgia. Works well a a smaller opponent, but those boys get tired when they face depth and talent. If you don’t have substitutions you are going to loose in the fourth quarter. I am pretty sure we let some teams hang with us last year we should have burried. It is not all on the defense and god knows you don’t want to bring in a kid for one play if that puts 7 on the board for the other team, but we need depth. I think Gratham can coach up a decent 3 star.
roughrider
February 7th, 2012
5:35 pm
GTBob: Your life seems to revolve arguing with these college boys. Grow up and get a life.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
5:41 pm
Ask WVU how good one of the top ACC teams can make your offense look.
Clemson certainly had a monumental breakdown in that game. WVU pretty much thrashed LSU though so it’s not a very good comparison.
Gary
February 7th, 2012
5:44 pm
GTBob, I am pretty sure the difference is we play defense as a conference as well as offense. Plain and simple it is hard to score in the SEC, just ask your power offense coach. Teams like Oregon, Ok St have flashy offensive but tend to give up a ton of points. While they are currently struggling with a new coach, the only team Florida ever struggled to score against was Bama. Difference is they also played damn good defense too. LSU does not have a pretty offense but their D makes up for it and helps make the rest of the SEC offenses look pretty bad. I am pretty sure Auburn won with offense in 2010. Cam Newton, Tim Tebow, Percy Harvin, N. Moreno, AJ Green…. I could go on all day about great offensive players from the SEC. The main reason for their success in the NFL is not just talent, but also facing SEC defenses week to week.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
5:45 pm
That’s a bit misleading. The SEC actually plays defense. Outside of Clown U and VT, who plays defense in the ACC?
That is any SEC fans argument. Its ok that we have bad QB’s and terrible offensive teams because we can always just every SEC team has an unstoppable defense. Sorry, its a weak defense. It doesn’t mean that the SEC doesn’t play good defense because they do, but they are also completely awful on offense.
Gary
February 7th, 2012
5:47 pm
I am sorry? WV thrashed LSU? Did you even read how impressed the WV coaches were with LSU. WV is a pretty rowdy stadium. They even get to sell coctails. LSU walked in like they owned the place according to the WV head coach and played that way from start to finish.
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
5:50 pm
“WVU pretty much thrashed LSU though so it’s not a very good comparison.”
Since when is a 47-21 road win a thrashing? I would say (along with any reasonable person) that LSU beat the hell out of WVU. Keep it real, Bob.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
5:50 pm
While they are currently struggling with a new coach, the only team Florida ever struggled to score against was Bama.
What? Florida was one of the worst offensive teams in the country. They actually scored less points against Auburn and Florida St then they did against Alabama.
Stinger2
February 7th, 2012
5:52 pm
GTBob: I just left GT blog announcing S. Hill is invited to the combine. Did not see a single post from you. Maybe you could give these UGA folks a break and go to your own school`s blog is you have anything worth while to post.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
5:53 pm
Since when is a 47-21 road win a thrashing? I would say (along with any reasonable person) that LSU beat the hell out of WVU. Keep it real, Bob.
WVU put up 533 yards in that game and pretty much moved the ball at will. That was more points and yards then any SEC team even came close to against LSU.
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
5:53 pm
OK Bob, the ACC is far superior on offense, defense and special teams. They also have the head-to-head and bowl records to support that. Feel better? You and I both know it’s a lie, but if you say it enough you just might start to believe it.
Rich
February 7th, 2012
5:55 pm
Malcolm Mitchell will probably see a lot of PT in the secondary until the depth gets situated. Also, Josh Harvey-Clemons can play strong safety if we need him too much like we did with Alec Ogletree when he was too small to play LB. Justin Scott-Wesley and Blake Tibbs also has the size and speed to play in the secondary if needed as well. Also there have been rumors that Chris Sanders will get reinstated but who knows. 2013 is the year to worry about in the defensive backfield, not 2012.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
5:55 pm
GTBob: I just left GT blog announcing S. Hill is invited to the combine. Did not see a single post from you.
Everybody knew Stephen Hill would be invited to the combine, and getting invited to the combine isn’t exactly news. This conversation is more interesting.
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
5:55 pm
“WVU put up 533 yards in that game and pretty much moved the ball at will.”
Yep, but only managed 21 points. Hung 70 on the ACC bowl rep. Who got thrashed?????????
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
5:57 pm
Beast from the East, I never said the ACC was better on defense or special teams. Frankly they aren’t even close. They are much better on offense and QB play though.
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
5:59 pm
“They are much better on offense and QB play though.”
Against the inferior defenses of the ACC. Once again, besides the Semis and the Hokies, who plays defense in the ACC?
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
6:00 pm
Yep, but only managed 21 points. Hung 70 on the ACC bowl rep. Who got thrashed?????????
Both. If you watched the LSU/WVU game and thought LSU looked good on defense then you have a screw loose.
Techster
February 7th, 2012
6:01 pm
Just wondering — on a typical Fall Saturday, how many dog players are wearing police monitors on their ankles. Does anyone have the stats on that?
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
6:02 pm
The SEC wasn’t as good as usual of the offensive side of the ball as previous years, but I still think some of that was due to the great defenses in the SEC. 6 of the top 18 defenses in the country. No other conference was even close on that side of the ball.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
6:03 pm
Against the inferior defenses of the ACC. Once again, besides the Semis and the Hokies, who plays defense in the ACC?
The ACC isn’t great at defense as a whole, but they are better on defense then the SEC is on offense.
RedandBlack
February 7th, 2012
6:04 pm
Is the signing period over for 2012? Can the Bulldogs still sign some eligible High School Seniors that have not yet committed to a college or university? What about possible Junior College Players? Surely, there are some six foot athletes out there that can cover in the defensive backfield. It is time to beat the bushes, and there is still time to do so. Go Dogs!!
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
6:04 pm
GTBob,
No doubt WVU moved the ball on LSU, but you have to give LSU credit for coming up big in the redzone and on special teams. That’s what they did all year and it took them all the way to the BCSCG.
Buzz2011
February 7th, 2012
6:05 pm
The Dawg secondary concerns are secondary..Where is the head coach and where is the discipline they require? Could they get Spurrier out of South Carolina?
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
6:05 pm
6 of the top 18 defenses in the country.
Yep, and 6 of the worst 22 offenses in the country.
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
6:07 pm
GTBob,
Think one has anything to do with the other?
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
6:09 pm
No doubt WVU moved the ball on LSU, but you have to give LSU credit for coming up big in the redzone and on special teams.
I would but a week before that, WVU had a tougher time moving the ball against the worst team in the ACC. Pittsburgh completely shut WVU down compared to LSU. It was an awful defensive performance which never seems to occur against SEC teams.
GTBob
February 7th, 2012
6:12 pm
GTBob,
Think one has anything to do with the other?
Of course they influence each other but the entire SEC outside of Arkansas has pretty poor offensive numbers. All of these teams play cupcakes and the SEC bottom feeders so it doesn’t make sense that none of them can put up decent overall offensive numbers.
Beast from the East
February 7th, 2012
6:14 pm
GTBob,
We’ll just have to agree to disagree.
Junior
February 7th, 2012
6:20 pm
When UGA gets a real good coach, call me at BR-549. I will give him a gallon of real good moonshine.
LakeDawg
February 7th, 2012
6:22 pm
Barring injuries, I don’t think the Dawgs are in trouble for the upcoming season. They are two deep with SEC caliber DBs. Even if the backups are inexperienced. Next recruiting season though, they will need to stock up with DBs, OL, aand inside backers.
Jerry Sanduskey
February 7th, 2012
6:24 pm
I will take care of those problem case young men, they will be squeelin like pigs in no time!
LakeDawg
February 7th, 2012
6:56 pm
The SEC offenses looked horrible until they played out of the conference.
Jborodawg
February 7th, 2012
7:09 pm
We’ll be a little thin at DB, but we’ll be okay….as long as we continue to have an overall dominating D.
I’m not sure about the comment that CTG doesn’t substitute during the games. I’ve seen a good bit of it.
And, yes, players who’ve been dismissed can also do penance and earn their way back. Just have to wait and see.
Have to admit, it’s a sad situation. Hope those guys get their acts together.
Sautee Dawg
February 7th, 2012
7:20 pm
Wet Willie
Don’t go counting on these 2 players being on Bammers roster yet, Or were you counting them toward Bammers Greyshirt number for 2013? Or did you have 2 seniors you were thinking about medicaly kicking off the current squad to make room?
you do know that 2 players with more stars might come along between now and signing date 2013 that bammer would rather sign don;t you?
Monkey
February 7th, 2012
7:20 pm
First, I have to agree with another post. Michael Carvell is completely a UGA writer who is only out to “turn”, “sway” and push recruits away from Other schools and towards UGA with biased post. He needs to get a job at one of the Georgia websites where he will be loved for his posts than falsely reporting under the AJC Sports banner.
Now onto the Grantham run UGA defense. Unless a coach comes in with great players already on the team it is hard to play great defense for 11 or 12 games. All good coordinators need at least 2 springs, summers and falls to get the kids to fully understand what they are teaching and to get the prototype players in place to play at the level and to be in position he wants them in.
I am not a UGA fan(no Duh!) but I respect the job he is doing and I put him in the top 3 or 4 coordinators in the conference.
jalex49
February 7th, 2012
7:28 pm
The db group is fine. Georgia has Branden Smith, Davin Bowman, Damian Swann Marc Deas, Derrick Owens, and now Sheldon Dawson.
They also have a couple guys on offense that could fill in quite nicely if need be-but I don’t think that will need to happen.
Georgia is just fine and with Todd Grantham at the helm of the defense it will be solid. I do hope they get the rb/db from GMC, to add to the depth, but don’t know if it’s really necessary?
Besides, Georgia could look at some unsigned db’s that may not be four or five stars but have the ability to develop in the Georgia system and contribute?
As far as the OL, if they feel Georgia isn’t for them ,that’s their choice and although I would love to have seen them stay, I feel better with what’s currently on the roster and what Georgia signed for 2012.
kral
February 7th, 2012
7:50 pm
wet saw you live in concert in the 70’s it was great..
DPete
February 7th, 2012
8:02 pm
What about B. Sailors? Dude was a stud on special teams last year. It’s also possible Todd Gurley could play DB.
Big Jacket
February 7th, 2012
8:20 pm
Funny how easily GTBob can frustrate the Dawgs with simple math and logic.
kral
February 7th, 2012
8:43 pm
yes big j..he uses the scientific blog method…comparing one thing to another on a blog is easy…but factually..deductions without true correlation are worth spit in the wind…stay down wind when blogging..or carry kleenex…simple math
Vince says he'd fire Adam$
February 7th, 2012
8:53 pm
“We will beat UGA and win a bowl game at some point. Who knows when, but statistically speaking it has to happen eventually.”
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Georgia tek is what flipping a coin repeatedly ? At some point, statistically speaking, it is going to come up heads ? Excuse me, GTBoob, sir, in football, the coin flip comes only before the game – and, all that determines is who has the choice first, to defer to 2nd half, or to receive the beginning of the game. There is no other coin flip in football. Georgia tek recruits # 58 rankings and # 52 rankings in recruiting and UGA recruits # 7 and # 11 rankings in recruiting. Georgia has beat Georgia tek 10 of the 11 games of our current head coach. It has nothing to do with coin flipping, statistically speaking, that Georgia tek will beat UGA, other than statistically speaking Georgia tek should not have won the 1 game against UGA you did win. And, as for bowl games, Georgia tek has not won a Major Bowl Game since 1955, fifty-seven years ago.
If there are any, statistically speaking, points which can be made about Georgia tek : They are that Georgia tek again will most likely lose its bowl game, it will be a lesser bowl game we are then discussing you lost again to. And, They are that Georgia tek will again lose to UGA, as you have done 10 of the 11 years of Mark Richt.
AltamahaDawg
February 7th, 2012
8:53 pm
I’m real sure that wet willie would gladly show folks that know him in real life, his little cartoon character in here.
Vince says he'd fire Adam$
February 7th, 2012
8:59 pm
As for the reply to me that we are improving with a 10-win season :
There are 27 teams who just put up a 10-win season 2011. Of the 27, we not only beat none of them, but we also had the Most Losses with 4.
Perhaps you consider that improving ?
Obviously.
I do not consider that anywhere near acceptable that Georgia has lost 9 games in a row to teams who finish in the top 25, nor do I consider that Georgia has lost the last 7 games in a row who finish top10 to be anywhere near acceptable either.
Obviously you do.
That is the problem around here :
6 years and 25 Losses the last 6 years to show for it.
And, THAT is improving ?
Hogwash.
27 teams had 10-win seasons.
Do not bring this weak BS about us having a 10-win season with 27 others who did that as well, and we dead last of the 27 with 4-loss season, again.
Like we always do.
Verne Lundquist
February 7th, 2012
9:10 pm
With Jarvis Jones and our front 7, who needs a pass rush?
Verne Lundquist
February 7th, 2012
9:10 pm
I meant to say who needs a secondary?
kral
February 7th, 2012
9:18 pm
Let’s see..we won 8..6…10
kral
February 7th, 2012
9:23 pm
comparing to 27 others..and we were the worse team of the 27….another example of the scientific blogging method
G Marmalard
February 7th, 2012
9:26 pm
How did Lsu even make it to the national championship? Terrible offense and mediocre defense. Man they got lucky. I guess if they played in the acc they would have gotten pummeled since the ACC offenses are tremendous and defense is only slightly behind SEC.
G Marmalard
February 7th, 2012
9:35 pm
Gt has better offense and Pitt has better d. Man Lsu and sec are bad. Gtbob has convinced me with his irrefutable logic.
flo-ri-duh
February 7th, 2012
9:44 pm
Aubarn, Bummer, Tenn & LSU have already inquired about Marshall. FSU is also being considered. Maybe UGA should hve suspended them for one year instead of releasing them to the competition.
athdog
February 7th, 2012
9:46 pm
Well, Coach Bobo could help our defense by committing to the run against a Mizzou Big Twelve defense. Of course, we’ll go deep on first, overthrown, run on second and ten, for two yards and throw a screen on third and eight for four yards.
bitter dawgs fan
February 7th, 2012
9:48 pm
who are the idiot trolls that have the nerve ofmaking statements —–like, coach “G”–had a O.K. year——–f—you, georgia had the 5th best div 1 defence, and that includes —-having a turnover happy QB, by the name of aaron tampa cigar murry, putting the dawgs defence in trouble deep in there on side of the field
——————–coach GRANTHAM ROCKS
bitter dawgs fan
February 7th, 2012
9:56 pm
i HAPPY THAT 2011 IS OVER AND DONE, but you have to admitt that at times
like when our—GREAT DEFENCE— held LSUUUU to a total of 12 yards in the first half
of the SEC championship game was worth all 4 loses
thank god for COACH GRANTHAM———-AND RAMBO AND JENKS AND OAKTREE
BOY—-SMITHY–AND THE rest of the doggies
G Marmalard
February 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
Georgia techs defense played better than lsu’s in the second half of the third quarter of their fourth game. . . . Etc.
Fair n Balanced
February 7th, 2012
10:07 pm
Following GA football is very tiring. It’s certainly not boring, but right now I would prefer boredom over this non-sense! And as all this junk happens in Athens, an ex-Dog gets a DUI in CO. And the beat goes on.
Grantham's D
February 7th, 2012
10:34 pm
With all the stars added in this recruiting class to a good D, the UGA D will be the best in the SEC! Mark this down–GA wins the SEC east easily and upsets lsu for the SEC title !!!! UGA is back!!
Dell
February 7th, 2012
10:58 pm
Trailer park trash, all of them. Half of them will be suspended or dismissed outright before the first game.
Same old UGA.
The national champions- 2 bcs titles in 3 years
February 7th, 2012
11:25 pm
Georgia offseasons are always fun to watch. Even Knowshow Moreno decided to get in the act with a DUI. But at least he’s not a dawg anymore.
MyPatootie
February 8th, 2012
12:39 am
This is what happens when you recruit for what’s in the arms and legs, and not for what’s in the head.
Vince says he'd fire Adam$
February 8th, 2012
1:36 am
I-A Wins 2011 Season FBS :
(01) 13-0 LSU
(02) 13-1 Houston
(03) 12-1 Oklahoma State
(04) 12-1 Boise State
(05) 12-2 Southern Miss
(06) 12-2 Oregon
(07) 11-1 Alabama
(08) 11-2 Arkansas
(09) 11-2 South Carolina
(10) 11-2 Stanford
(11) 11-2 Michigan
(12) 11-2 TCU
(13) 11-3 Michigan State
(14) 11-3 Virginia Tech
(15) 11-3 Wisconsin
(16) 10-2 Arkansas State
(17) 10-2 Southern California
(18) 10-3 Baylor
(19) 10-3 Northern Illinois
(20) 10-3 Clemson
(21) 10-3 Cincinnati
(22) 10-3 BYU
(23) 10-3 Kansas State
(24) 10-3 West Virginia
(25) 10-3 Oklahoma
Kral, do you see Mark Richt’s Georgia Bulldogs listed here on the best won/lost records for the 2011 season ? Do you see a team on the list whom we beat ? Do you see a team listed with 4 losses here, Kral ?
Whatever
February 8th, 2012
1:48 am
This is a stupid column.
Vince says he'd fire Adam$
February 8th, 2012
1:49 am
I-A Win/Lost 2011-2012 Season FBS :
Win Percentage
(01) 13-1 LSU
(02) 13-1 Houston
(03) 12-1 Alabama
(04) 12-1 Oklahoma State
(05) 12-1 Boise State
(06) 12-2 Southern Miss
(07) 12-2 Oregon
(08) 11-2 Arkansas
(09) 11-2 South Carolina
(10) 11-2 Stanford
(11) 11-2 Michigan
(12) 11-2 TCU
(13) 11-3 Virginia Tech
(14) 11-3 Wisconsin
(15) 11-3 Northern Illinois
(16) 11-3 Michigan State
(17) 10-2 Southern California
(18) 10-3 Baylor
(19) 10-3 Arkansas State
(20) 10-3 Cincinnati
(21) 10-3 BYU
(22) 10-3 Kansas State
(23) 10-3 West Virginia
(24) 10-3 Oklahoma
(25) 10-4 Ohio
(25) 10-4 Clemson
(25) 10-4 Georgia
Flounder
February 8th, 2012
2:41 am
Trouble in ‘paradise’ little DWAGS???
Vince says he'd fire Adam$
February 8th, 2012
2:54 am
Clemson 10-4 beat :
Virginia Tech 11-3
Auburn – listed because that is our best win 8-5
Florida State – 9-4 when Auburn was only 8-5
Virginia Tech a second time Clemson beat them 11-3
Clemson beat 3 teams better than best team we beat
We did not beat anyone unless of course, you consider that we beat 2 teams that did not make ANY Top 25 list for the 2011-2012 season, Georgia tek and Auburn two 8-5 teams. And, both Auburn and Georgia tek’s wins for their best wins 2011-2012 were far better wins over far better teams than who we beat.
Oklahoma 10-3 beat :
Kansas State 10-3
Florida State 9-4 again both better than our best win
Kansas State 10-3 beat :
Baylor 10-3 again better than our best win
West Virginia 10-3 beat :
Clemson 10-4 better than any team we beat
Cincinnati 10-3
Cincinnati 10-3 beat :
beat Vandie better than we beat Vandie
also beat 8-5 teams like us
Baylor 10-3 beat :
11-2 TCU
10-3 Oklahoma, again our wins do NOT match-up
Southern California 10-2 beat :
12-2 Oregon
Michigan State 11-3 beat :
us
11-2 Michigan
11-3 Wisconsin
Northern Illinois 11-3 beat :
Buffalo 3-9 bills listed because that is our next cupcake win
10-4 Ohio
9-4 Toledo
10-3 Arkansas State, far more impressive season than us too
Wisconsin 11-3 beat :
11-3 Northern Illinois
9-4 Nebraska
9-4 Penn State
11-3 Michigan State we lost to
Virginia Tech 11-3 beat :
10-3 Arkansas State
TCU 11-2 beat :
Boise State 12-1 whom we LOST to
10-3 BYU
WHERE ARE OUR WINS LIKE ALL THESE TEAMS pray tell?
Michigan 11-2 beat :
9-4 Nebraska
11-3 Virginia Tech
Stanford 11-2 beat :
Southern California 10-2, again significantly better than our best win
South Carolina 11-2 beat :
us
Vandie better than we did
Florida better than we did
9-4 Nebraska
10-4 Clemson, significantly better than us whom they beat
Arkansas 11-2 beat :
10-3 Kansas State
11-2 South Carolina whom we LOST to
Arkansas’ season was far superior to our own, way better
Oregon 12-2 beat :
11-2 Stanford
11-3 Wisconsin
Southern Miss 12-2 beat :
13-1 Houston
Boise State 12-1 beat :
us
Oklahoma State 12-1 beat :
10-3 Baylor
10-3 Kansas State Good Lord every team in America better wins than us
10-3 Oklahoma
11-2 Stanford
Alabama 12-1 beat :
9-4 Penn State
11-2 Arkansas
Florida a lot better than us
Vandie a lot better than us
vols a lot better than us
13-1 LSU in National Championship Title Game 21 to nothing
Houston 13-1 beat :
12-2 Southern Miss
9-4 Penn State to knock them out of top 25
LSU 13-1 beat :
us
12-2 Oregon
10-3 West Virginia
Florida a lot better than us
Auburn better than us
12-1 Alabama for their LONE defeat
11-2 Arkansas
Kral, the Truth is that every team in America had better wins than us and certainly of the 27 teams with 10-Win Seasons of which we are DEAD LAST with 4 LOSSES.
Where is our win like ANY of these teams ? Go ahead, you can say it. We don’t have it. Just the # 4 best football coach in All of America – that is what we have. Cough, Cough
Kral
# 32 in won/loss record last 4 years at 34-19 last 4 years 8-5 average for UGA, the same for us as South Carolina and Georgia tek 34-19 and we are the # 11 team all-time in 1-A wins
February 8th, 2012
3:42 am
Brandon Boykin, not listed by Chip Towers as a Secondary Player missing for this up-coming 2012 season, whom we most assuredly did have this WASTED 2011 season just over, played here the last 4 seasons since 2008 :
And, you run in here DISNEYdawgs.com and BRAG in EVERY POST how much BETTER the Georgia Bulldogs have done than Georgia tek, excuse me gentlemen :
34-19 Brandon Boykin & all of Georgia last 4 years
34-19 Georgia tek
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Pardon me this is (1) NOT THE PAST BUT THE BLOODY PRESENT
RIGHT NOW TODAY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS
http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/calc-wp.pl?start=2008&end=2011&rpct=0&min=0&by=Win+Pct
# 32 in Won/Loss Record over the entire career our 4-yr seniors
same as South Carolina and
Georgia tek
25 Losses over the last 6 years now, more than 4 a season
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What is different now today from what we have been doing the last 6 seasons ?
What is different for 2012 ?
A I say great recruiting class.
Haven’t we averaged the # 7 recruiting class averaging both Rivals and Scout.com over the entire 12 Mark Richt recruiting classes ?
YES.
This year # 11 recruiting class.
Again, what is different this 2012 season from 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 ?
Nothing.
But, we had such a “great year 2011″
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????
We played 4 teams who ended up top 25
LOST ALL 4
The year before we played 5 teams who ended up top 25
LOST ALL 5
Over the last Six (6) Seasons, we average over 4 losses every year
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HOW GREAT IS THAT ?
NOT.
2005 was 8 seasons ago now this up-coming 2012 season, 8 seasons ago when last we won SEC.
End up # 3 SEC in every poll that year, 2005 beat # 6 LSU
Only other 2 years we beat team who ended up top 10, # 5 SEC in every poll both 2001 (4 losses) and 2006 (4 losses.)
Mark Richt in his 11 years has beat teams finishing top 10 a grand total of 3 times out of 13 games. Those 3 years, he Lost 4 games, he Lost 3 games and he Lost 4 games. He ended up the # 5 team in SEC in every poll 2001, # 3 team in SEC in every poll 2005, and # 5 team in SEC in every poll 2006. Those are the only 3 years he beat a team who ended up in the top 10.
# 32 in won/loss record last 4 years at 34-19 last 4 years 8-5 average for UGA, the same for us as South Carolina and Georgia tek 34-19 and we are the # 11 team all-time in 1-A wins
February 8th, 2012
4:22 am
TONY COLE SCANDAL CHIP TOWERS ?
__________________________________
You bring this up today in your article of the day for the AJ-C Chip Towers ?
You do so without pointing out :
(1) Michael F. Adam$ gave Tony Presidential Admit
(2) Michael F. Adam$ Vince Dooley said he would fire yet AJ-C has not run that story yet.
(3) Michael F. Adam$ insisted on hiring Jim Harrick, Sr.
(4) Michael F. Adam$ went out state nepotism law to hire Jim Harrick, Jr.
(5) Michael F. Adam$ Vince Dooley said offered him a “deal” Vince called it to NOT let The Audit happen, in which case Vince says Adam$ offered him his job extension for a year to teach Mark Richt the type of training from a head football coach, Vince himself, that Mark Richt did not and still does not have such as : hiring a coaching staff, discipline is not forgiveness, beating great teams in a great year, how to recruit in-state, how to Motivate without changing his red high heels for the night on the town.
And,
CHIP TOWERS
sir, you bring this up AGAIN TODAY without having, yet sir, to mention that Georgia tek is on
NCAA PROBATION in FOOTBALL
back-to-back repeat offenders.
When, oh when sir, instead of copying my posts and putting your name on my original thoughts, are you going to write these specific points in one of “your” articles ?
You know how to get on a guy’s bad side, bringing up Tony Cole today sir.
This game with Arkansas has NOTHING to do with Tony Cole
CHIP TOWERS
7576DAWG
February 8th, 2012
4:57 am
Malcome Mitchell was one of the best defensive back’s in Georgia and would have gotten more recognition nationally if he wasn’t so accomplished as a receiver. Because of Keith Marshall , Gurley and Crowell Georgia will have a much better running game in 2012 and more balanced offense which will let Mitchell get a lot of practice this spring as a defensive back. Gurley will get some practice there as well. I’m sure Grantham has already discussed this with CMR.
Can’t wait to see how much better our defense can get after another season going through Coach T’s Strength and Conditioning program. Our line will be much better. A kid’s development from high school to Freshman is a big change but most of the Freshmen only have one month to become conditioned which isn’t enough time but the change from Freshman to Sophomore can be much more noticeable because the player can work on his Strength and Conditioning all year and something tell’s me that Grantham will have the defense ready.
QB
February 8th, 2012
7:11 am
It will be fine Mitchell can play some snaps at DB if needed especially if Justin Scott-Wesley steps up and uses that world class speed to be the deep threat at WR. WR is the strength of the team so Mitchell really can play defense this year and the WR core should still produce well without him.
gtfanfrom1951
February 8th, 2012
7:15 am
TG had only one good year in the NFL…..
Joey
February 8th, 2012
7:16 am
If that stat is correct – Richt career 3-13 vs Top 10 teams, that’s just incredible. Hell, Les Miles beat at least 3 Top 10 teams in one season, 2011.
Yet the Richt-bots (and as always, myself) are again salavitating at the thought of Richt leading us to glory, as spring approaches.
Yeah right. Like the Techies claim, we are delusional . . .
Joe
February 8th, 2012
7:17 am
From the standpoint of hte media, Just call off the games, the sky is falling. Is there anything you can report positively. It is not like none of those three were starters. They are gone, get over it and quit publicising them. I suppose you will talk about them for the next three years or longer.
USMC DAWG
February 8th, 2012
7:35 am
Depth should never be a problem @ a school like UGA. We are always 1 or 2 injuries/suspensions away from being dangerously thin at a couple of positions every year. Last year, it was a lack of depth @ RB, now it seems the DB’s are shallow. And don’t enven get me started on the OL. Richt should sign a minimum of 4 OL and DB’s every year.
Dahl
February 8th, 2012
7:49 am
Richt = Mediocrity, slime, and toleration of drunks, woman beaters, and dopers.
Theo
February 8th, 2012
7:53 am
Richt has announced that Commings will sit out the first play of spring practice and won’t get a lollypop that day. That will show the scofflaw that Richt means business.
jalex49
February 8th, 2012
8:04 am
I realy hope Georgia signs the player from GMC! Georgia will be fine. Looking at some of the prospects that didn’t sign, there are a few OL’s that were rated at 3 that possible could help Georgia.
I still can’t understand for the life of me why Georgia will not give some of these guys an opportunity to come to Georgia and see what they can do?
I am really stunned to see that they haven’t went after R.J.Robinson or one of the other rb’s that want to come to Georgia.
If Coach Richt believes what he says, and I believe he does, he will search the kids out and get them to Georgia and let them prove what they can do.
The hell with the recruiting class ratings, Boise State sure didn’t need it, or Arkansas for that matter!
C’mon Coach get them inside the Georgia program ! They deserve at least an opportunity to prove what they can do- also what about players from Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, and other states?
ugab
February 8th, 2012
8:05 am
DBs and OL is going to cost the dawgs alot of games this season with an easy schedule. The dawgs were out of shape the last few game. I can understand CMR doing as he always does before a bowl game a letting players eat and get lazy. We are used to that one ex. WV. The LSU game is an example of how far this program has slipped away the past 7 yrs. I don’t see why CMR give up the thrown to another coach. His days are over at Uga. NO INTENSITY AT ALL FROM A HEAD COACH IS NEVER GOOD. MAYBE AT A JC.
DogSTYLE
February 8th, 2012
8:35 am
The word on the street is the dogs are after DB’s and corners. Has anyone heard about that kid up in HIGDEN, GILMER COUNTY? His name is Boynton Tummer. This kid missed most of his junior season and part of his senior year due to medical issues. He has been “off the radar” for that reason. His coaches say that Johnson (GT) and Sabin (Bama) have been inquiring about this wunderkid. Where is CMR? Make the ride up to North Ga and watch him. He runs track, he’s so fast you would think he was STEALING, (sorry, could not resist that one). Cover skills and loves to hit. Google the name, watch the tapes, don’t let this one slip through your fingers dogs.
Silver Lining it is
February 8th, 2012
8:47 am
With the three kids that were jettisoned by UGA for issues, UGA has approximately 8 or 9 extra schollys to offer. Offer one to the GMC player, Mario Alford, the fast kid to come in grow, develop and learn to play D back for 3 years and to be used like U of Florida did with Demps or Rainey in special situations. He is a kid that we definitely can use. Nice kid too, apparently. I hope that UGA offers him soon.
With the other 7? UGA schollys, let us find some inteliigent, solid, big, beefy kids to come in from JUCO or HS kids still on the board and play a red shirt role and learn their foot work and O line technique, study hard and at least be able to serve in back up roles as O linemen. UGA back in the day, signed linemen and they developed itno AA O linemen but they did not play until usually, their Junior Year. We need to devlop some future depth on the O line.
For too many years now, UGA each year starts out in September with maybe 7 or 8 O linemen, then we have to play them every snap in every game. THESE EXTRA schollys can solve that problem. It is a SILVER LINING.
To Tell the Truth
February 8th, 2012
8:55 am
Start recruiting kids that actually want to get a degree from UGA, have a clean track record, and can qualify academically like other normal students, and you might be surprised that you no longer have trouble makers in your program as we seemed to have gotten away from morals, values & character!
Just Sayin!!
Tech's recent 56 year MAJOR bowl history
February 8th, 2012
9:01 am
1955 A Sugar Bowl win for GT !!!
1967 Orange Bowl loss to an average Florida team
2009 Orange Bowl loss to slow Iowa, who has not been heard from since, even though they held Nesbitt and Dwyer to – 55 yds in the first half.
THIS IS Tech’s MAJOR bowl history, Now, watch them come back with Blubonnnet Bowl or Gator Bowl or Chic Fil A Bowl noise. This historic piece is about TECH”S MAJOR BOWL history over the last 56 years and it is for all the world to see. THREE ( 3 ) count em, three majors in 56 years.
Citrus in 1990? No, that was then a very low level mediocre bowl that was held and GT with Colorado and Miami and maybe ND and one or two or three more schools, won a pro rata share of the MN in 90. Citrus was NOT A MAJOR BOWL then and this piece is all about Tech’s sad MAJOR BOWL history or a lack thereof.
Techers ………………..you all know that it is true. Even Bobby Dodd Jr played for Florida.
Go Dogs.
DAWG08
February 8th, 2012
9:01 am
People, CMR can’t baby sit these guys 24/7. They did what they did and CMR dismissed them from the team as he should have. What the heck else can the man do but what he did. They stole from their own teammates for gods sake! Many other coaches would smack them on the hand, make them get up at 5 AM and run their tails off and apologize to their teammates. CMR did the right thing dismissing them from the team. They would never be respected by the team from here on out and it would make matters worse with them staying than being dismissed. We will be fine guys and gals. Do not go into a panic mode on this one! We’ll sign some JUCO DBs next year to cover this situation until we get some top high school DBs. It’s not like we don’t have the extra scholarships to get them. They’re already contacting some JUCO DBs now for next year. One of them is from my home town.
TDF
February 8th, 2012
9:06 am
Silver Lining it is
February 8th, 2012
8:47 am
We have 17 lineman for this year stop crying
TDF
February 8th, 2012
9:09 am
ugab
February 8th, 2012
8:05 am
Are you stupid? DBs and OL will cost us games??
We have 17 fricken lineman all which will compete to start this year. we will be much better than last year at OL.
We signed 6 DBs last year, 2 gone we still have four, plus the starters. Plus MM will see time at DB this year. JHC will start out playing safety and move to LB for 2013. so we have plenty
Stop crying ppl its pathetic bc you have no clue what you are talking about
TDF
February 8th, 2012
9:10 am
Dahl
February 8th, 2012
7:49 am
hahahahha you are a moron
TDF
February 8th, 2012
9:15 am
32 in won/loss record last 4 years at 34-19 last 4 years 8-5 average for UGA, the same for us as South Carolina and Georgia tek 34-19 and we are the # 11 team all-time in 1-A wins
February 8th, 2012
3:42 am
Hey Retard, first get a life and stop posting on the AJC at 3 AM you clown.
Second You cant compare GT to UGA record over any period bc they play in the joke ACC. Not playing the same teams, and no where near the talent we play against. Cant compare sorry.
and I will educate you once again since you clearly are (13-1, Thomas Brown)
If we beat a team and to the left of that teams name is a number (AKA a ranking in the top 25) thats beating a ranked team.
Move along you sad exuse for a bulldog. In fact I am officially banning you from being a fan of the dawgs.
TDF
February 8th, 2012
9:21 am
Vince says he’d fire Adam$
February 8th, 2012
2:54 am
Do you do anything but cry your sorry little eyes out on here??? Half if not all of your post is garbage. You are comparing win loss records but yet dont factor in Conf?????? No one cares that Houston went 13-1 they play joke school all year long. Northern ill????? Cincy??????? southern miss????? Saying Arky state had just as good a season as us?????
Get out of here with your garbage.
FYI we had the extra loss bc we had to play an extra game clown, take that away and we finish 10-3 just like all these other teams you name. You clearly know very little about football, so why dont you just stop posting and go cry in the corner.
TDF
February 8th, 2012
9:22 am
MyPatootie
February 8th, 2012
12:39 am
Clearly you dont know anything about the kids we recruited this year.
Do us all a favor and dont post anymore till you understand the topic.
TDF
February 8th, 2012
9:23 am
Dell
February 7th, 2012
10:58 pm
Clearly you are a retard move along no more posting for you
Pawwwl
February 8th, 2012
9:38 am
It’s the evil Nick Saban’s fault!! I CANNOT BELIEVE ANY PARENT WOULD ALLOW THEIR CHILD TO PLAY FOR THAT MAN!
Football Guy
February 8th, 2012
9:47 am
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
hahahahahahahahahahaha…………………..
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Serious??
February 8th, 2012
9:49 am
This is UGA we have problems everywhere. Get us a head coach that has a clue about how to fill out a roster.
Is it Correct, 3-13 correct vs teams finishing top 10 all 11 years of Mark Richt ?
February 8th, 2012
9:50 am
Mark Richt vs teams who ended up top 25 AP Poll all 11 yrs :
09-14 Loss Sakerlina 2001 # 13
26-24 Win vols 2001 # 4*
10-24 Loss Crocodiles 2001 # 3*
17-24 Loss Allbarn 2001 Unranked**
31-17 Win Georgia tek 2001 # 24
16-20 Loss Boston College 2001 # 21**
27-25 Win Alabama 2002 # 11
13-20 Loss Crocodiles 2002 Unranked**
24-21 Win Allbarn 2002 # 14
26-13 Win FSU 2002 # 21
30-00 Win Climpsum Farmers 2003 # 22
13-34 Loss LSU 2003 # 2*
13-16 Loss Crocodiles 8-5 in 2003 # 24**
41-14 Win vols 2003 # 15
10-17 Loss LSU 2003 # 2*
34-27 Win Purdue 2003 # 18
45-16 Win LSU 2004 # 16
14-19 Loss vols 2004 # 13
06-24 Loss Allbarn 2004 # 2*
24-21 Win Wisconsin 2004 # 17
10-14 Loss Crocodiles 2005 # 12
30-31 Loss Allbarn 2005 # 14
34-14 Win LSU 2005 # 6*
35-38 Loss West Virginia mountaineers 2005 # 5*
33-51 Loss vols 2006 # 25**
22-24 Loss Vandie 4-8 in 2006 Unranked**
14-21 Loss Crocodiles 2006 # 1*
20-24 Loss Kentucky 2006 Unranked**
37-15 Win Allbarn 2006 # 9*
31-24 Win Virginia Tech 2006 # 19
12-16 Loss Sakerlina 6-6 in 2007 Unranked**
14-35 Loss vols 2007 # 12
42-30 Win Crocodiles 2007 # 13
45-20 Win Allbarn 2007 # 15
41-10 Win Hawai’i 2007 # 19
30-41 Loss Alabama 2008 # 6*
10-49 Loss Crocodiles 2008 # 1*
42-45 Loss Georgia tek 2008 # 22**
24-12 Win Michigan State 2008 # 24
10-24 Loss Okie State 2009 Unranked**
19-45 Loss vols 7-6 in 2009 Unranked**
13-20 Loss LSU 2009 # 17
17-41 Loss Crocodiles 2009 # 3*
30-24 Win Georgia tek 2009 # 13
27-34 Loss Kentucky 7-6 in 2009 Unranked**
06-17 Loss Sakerlina 2010 # 22**
24-31 Loss Arky 2010 # 12
12-24 Loss Missy State 2010 # 15
31-34 Loss Crocodiles 2010 Unranked**
31-49 Loss Auburn 2010 # 1*
27-29 Loss Colorado 5-7 in 2010 Unranked**
06-10 Loss Central Florida 2010 # 21**
21-35 Loss Boise State 2011 # 8*
42-45 Loss Sakerlina 2011 # 9*
10-42 Loss LSU 2011 # 2*
30-33 Loss Michigan State 2011 # 11
**without the win over Mark Richt, opponent ends up not ranked
* Mark Richt vs teams ending up AP Poll Top 10 all 11 yrs
Mark Richt all 11 years :
>was 3-6 vs teams finishing in the AP Poll Top 10
>lost the last 7 since in a row since win over # 9 Auburn 2006
>3-13 Mark Richt all 11 yrs vs teams finishing AP Top 10
Mark Richt all 11 years :
>Lost 16 games to teams who would not have finished in the AP Poll Top 25 without their win over Mark Richt
>10 of those 16 Losses to teams who even with their win over Mark Richt still did not end up AP Poll Top 25 teams
After Georgia tek in 2009 when Mark Richt was 18-19 vs teams finishing in the AP Poll Top 25 after beating Georgia tek 2009,
Mark Richt has Lost Every Game vs teams finishing AP Top 25 since:
1.Sakerlina
2.Arky
3.Missy State
4.Allbarn
5.Central Florida
6.Boise State
7.Sakerlina
8.LSU
9.Michigan State
0-9 vs teams finishing AP Top 25 after Georgia tek win 2009
Mark Richt all 11 years :18-28 vs teams finishing AP Poll Top 25
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Last win over a team finishing AP Poll Top 10 :
37-15 Win Allbarn 2006 # 9* since then,
30-41 Loss Alabama 2008 # 6*
10-49 Loss Crocodiles 2008 # 1*
17-41 Loss Crocodiles 2009 # 3*
31-49 Loss Auburn 2010 # 1*
21-35 Loss Boise State 2011 # 8*
42-45 Loss Sakerlina 2011 # 9*
10-42 Loss LSU 2011 # 2*
Mark Richt was 3-6 vs teams finishing in the AP Poll Top 10 after the win over Auburn in 2006.
0-7 vs teams finishing AP Top 10 since after Auburn win 2006
Mark Richt all 11 years :
3-13 vs teams finishing AP Poll Top 10
9 Different SEC teams have gone 0 or 1 Loss on their entire season
since we last did :
FLO 3
ALB 2
AUB 2
LSU 2
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9 SEC teams since we last did who have 0 or 1 loss for season
TDF
February 8th, 2012
9:53 am
Is it Correct, 3-13 correct vs teams finishing top 10 all 11 years of Mark Richt ?
February 8th, 2012
9:50 am
Once again still wrong. and another garbage post by you. Thanks for continuing to prove how dumb you are!
TDF
February 8th, 2012
9:54 am
Football Guy
February 8th, 2012
9:47 am
I see you are still pouring out your wisdom to us. You over there loling like a little school girl as well?
Is it Correct, 3-13 correct vs teams finishing top 10 all 11 years of Mark Richt ?
February 8th, 2012
10:03 am
Cannot compare other teams to Georgia
34-19 the 4 years of seniors leaving after 2011 ?
34-19 South Carolina going for 3 straight against us 2012
And, I am a retard ?
Is it Correct, 3-13 correct vs teams finishing top 10 all 11 years of Mark Richt ?
February 8th, 2012
10:08 am
9:21 am
YOU cannot compare these FAR GREATER WINS to our
LOUSY two 8-5 finished unranked in any poll Auburn Georgia tek ?
Say what ?
Sitting there LOOKING AT ALL THE TEAMS all these
27 teams with 10-Win Seasons
BEAT ?
Get a life
GTF
I know you’d love to ban me so you don’t have such weak replies to all the research that totally annihilates every post you ever write on here
DISNEYdawgs.com
TDF
TDF
February 8th, 2012
10:08 am
Is it Correct, 3-13 correct vs teams finishing top 10 all 11 years of Mark Richt ?
February 8th, 2012
10:03 am
Yes you are the retard bc you cant read.
I clearly said you cant compare GT to us bc they play in the ACC you clown, which doesnt have near the talent the SEC does at any position or any facet of the game.
SCjr will not win a 3rd sorry. Shaw isnt that good and will get dominated in SEC play this year. LAttimore will be a shell of himself if anything with the way spurrier works that poor kid.
Matt
February 8th, 2012
10:09 am
Sounds like they need to get some of those young returining players some PT this year. They will have to step in and take over in 2013. Sign a few top guys this year and you should be ok. However, considering UGA can never seem to mount a big enough lead against an opponent to take out any starters I don’t see that happening.
Matt
February 8th, 2012
10:10 am
By the way. With the players they have on the offensive side of the ball Branden Smith should not be needed!!
TDF
February 8th, 2012
10:10 am
Is it Correct, 3-13 correct vs teams finishing top 10 all 11 years of Mark Richt ?
February 8th, 2012
10:08 am
hahahahahahaha you havent done anything except waste your time and prove my point even further. you have no clue what you are doing. You are putting Northern illinois ahead of us???? TCU???? Southern Miss???
Get a clue you moron, just bc they win a lot of games doesnt mean they are any good bc they play in non AQ conf with absolutely 0 competition.
You are a retard.
TDF
February 8th, 2012
10:17 am
Must be doing another one of you retarded 4 hour posts about something else you know absolutely nothing about. I cant wait to rip it to shreds like every single other one of your garbage posts.
Keep wasting your time doing research that will only make you look dumber and prove my points even further. I bet your starting to regret ever posting this and wasting half your day looking up the facts and formatting your posts in word.
3 + 4 + 1 = 0
February 8th, 2012
10:17 am
Cut the crap about the “walk-ons” … they can play … actually want to play more so then the scholarships kids … if you didn’t have wlk-ons then you’d really have problems …
TDF
February 8th, 2012
10:26 am
but seriously how does it feel to do hours upon hours of research only for it to be ripped to shreds within 2 mins??? hahahahhahaha keep it up clown, your just too easy.
Crimedog
February 8th, 2012
10:35 am
Richt reminds me of what Abraham Lincoln said about General George McClellan. “He has all of the attributes of a great general, except he doen’t like to fight.”
TDF
February 8th, 2012
10:40 am
Crimedog
February 8th, 2012
10:35 am
Thats not even close to reality. If he didnt have any fight in him, he wouldnt have won 100 games faster than pretty much any other coach.
He has plenty of fight in him.
bruce mac
February 8th, 2012
10:47 am
With the haul of young Linebackers the last two years UGA can always move Ogletree back to safety, he would be all world. This is not a problem, move along. Nothning to see here. Must be a slow sports day at AJC and ran out of Super Bowl rumors and how the Braves are going to be good lies, LOL.
Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
February 8th, 2012
11:00 am
didnt we have the same conversation about OL
TDF
February 8th, 2012
11:03 am
Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
February 8th, 2012
11:00 am
No problems with OL. 14- 17 guys all competing to start. We will be better than last year at OL
Monkey
February 8th, 2012
11:04 am
Someone asked what Mark Richt’s record against the TOP 25 looked like? Where this is a great link to share that information along with dozens of other categories. Just realize that in some of the analysis the 2010 season is the last season loaded.
Mark Richt has been successful against Top 25 teams, but not as successful as some of his SEC Counter Points:
http://coachesbythenumbers.com/coach-rankings/?reportId=4
DogSTYLE
February 8th, 2012
11:32 am
To this “TDF” dude, take something, seriously. But please no caffine!
GREYSHIRT BAMA
February 8th, 2012
11:42 am
CTG D will be fine. You all should not worry yourselves so much over this article.
North Campus Trash
February 8th, 2012
11:46 am
“Look at those defensive backs fall from the sky!”
doug dawg
February 8th, 2012
11:46 am
excuse me. but this is OOOOOLLLLLLLDDDDD. news. not even news anymore. get the vermin who steal from other players OFF the team. coach richt did; and no messing around. steal from teammates = gone, gone, gone. good riddance.
??????????
February 8th, 2012
11:48 am
Sautee Dawg
February 7th, 2012
7:20 pm
Wet Willie
you do know that 2 players with more stars might come along between now and signing date 2013 that bammer would rather sign don;t you
________________________________________________________________________
RN is the #1 player for 2013 and right now some publications have Foster at #2. I don’t think you can get more stars or higher ranked than that but maybe you know something the rest of us don’t.
Bro
February 8th, 2012
12:42 pm
Great opportunity for someone to get a real good chance to play some football. Time to step-up and take advantage of a really good opportunity.
Gary
February 8th, 2012
1:02 pm
Techster… The answer to that would be ZERO since Richt kicks them off the team. Do something stupid at Georgia and you are gone.
News | MrSEC
February 8th, 2012
1:09 pm
[...] and Gator D-coordinator Dan Quinn worked together with the New York Jets.3. Off-field issues have whittled down Georgia’s secondary depth.4. This columnist says Anthony Davis’ defense is just the tip of Kentucky’s [...]
TDF
February 8th, 2012
1:10 pm
DogSTYLE
February 8th, 2012
11:32 am
TDF = TrueDawgFan
When the trolls leave I will settle until then deal with it
TDF
February 8th, 2012
1:11 pm
??????????
February 8th, 2012
11:48 am
Foster will be a dawg period.
Thank goodness those guys are not going to waste their lives with Richt.
February 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
Georgia will never get rid of Richt, no matter how awful he is. They’re more loyal to Richt than the student-athletics, the alumni, boosters or anyone else. The people who are running UGA should be fired. They don’t have the best interests of the school at heart. Like Richt, they are bums.
beebee
February 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
How come everybody at UGA KNOWS exactly what would transpire if the situation was at Alabama?
The JEALOUSY stinks all the way up to the top rows at Sanford Stadium.
Your laughable coaching staff cannot assemble of team of united, disciplined winners, so you take shots at top schools that can.
I’ll be listening and LAUGHING on Dawg Talk nights as you continue to WHINE and cry for Richt’s firing all over again!
bee
flo-ri-duh
February 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
Saban has never gotten rid of a player that would make his team better….. show just one instance where this has happened. Richt should have suspended them for one season instead and allowed them to stay in school on scholarship since UGA had at least 6 more open scholarships available. Give them a chance to repent their sins and grow up.
285exp
February 8th, 2012
3:13 pm
@ Duh
“Saban has never gotten rid of a player that would make his team better….. show just one instance where this has happened.”
Robby Green
King Gator
February 8th, 2012
3:25 pm
“Sauced”, what’s next for UGA vanity plates – “STOLEN”, “5FNGRS”, and “CLEPTO”! Can you get a vanity plate for a moped – “CRASH”!
DogSTYLE
February 8th, 2012
4:10 pm
DawginLEX seems to be on this like Mexicans on Tacos
TDF
February 8th, 2012
4:22 pm
Thank goodness those guys are not going to waste their lives with Richt.
February 8th, 2012
1:32 pm
Those guys just lost the oppurtunity of a life time actually. 2 of them realized it so much that they are trying to transfer to JUCO and begging to get another shot in 2013.
TDF
February 8th, 2012
4:24 pm
beebee
February 8th, 2012
2:05 pm
Actually moron no real dawg fan would want Richt gone.
1. there are no good replacements
2. too good at recruiting
3. would be rebuilding for 3-4 years
TDF
February 8th, 2012
4:25 pm
flo-ri-duh
February 8th, 2012
2:24 pm
1-2 of them will be at GMC for this year and get a shot at coming back the next
TDF
February 8th, 2012
4:26 pm
King Gator
February 8th, 2012
3:25 pm
so what are they for gaytors
“Death Texts”
Florida has been in just as much if not more trouble with players as UGA. But keep thinking other wise and i will keep laughing at you
Nooga Dawg
February 8th, 2012
5:06 pm
Put Gurley at corner, the kid can fly and looks like he can tackle better than anyone the Dawgs have now.
He wraps up when he hits !
Sanders Commings
February 8th, 2012
5:10 pm
Domestic violence, battery and an arrest? Shouldn’t I be looking at a bit more than just a 2 game suspension? Just sayin’, man!
angry mangy mutt
February 8th, 2012
5:37 pm
Move Mitchell to DB. This is why we are not in the hunt for NCs and LSU and Bama are. Our best athletes need to be where they are needed most. The finesse stuff is not working. We have plenty of quality WRs, no need to keep him here especially with one no need to name RB coming in who can be used in multiple ways and be a lethal weapon. Until our OL destroys the LOS it does not matter who we have at skill positions.
@GTBob – Dude, SEC has plenty of offense, we just understand what wins the games.The O simply cannot become favored here as it has in BIG 12 & PAC country or we too will be dominated by the conference who can play D. Good point about CTG. However, being a DC who could easily get a job at the next level leads me to believe he knows the game.
UGA Golfer
February 8th, 2012
6:03 pm
“Richt didn’t indicate to Williams whether Georgia could potentially take any of the players back after spending a year at GMAC.”
No doubt learning the ropes of automobile finance can help a kid straighten out his life. I look forward to seeing him return to the team, contribute and manage the F&I Department at Butts-Mehre.
DunwoodyDawg
February 8th, 2012
6:04 pm
I can’t believe Sailors hasn’t earned a scholarship based on his special teams play alone.
Buzz2011
February 8th, 2012
7:39 pm
Dawgs need to worry about their weak coaches not secondary. The secondary is indeed secondary……….Discipline and football knowledge needed to help this high school like program..
Bangor
February 8th, 2012
7:54 pm
Any more UGA t-h-u-g-s arrested this week?
What a bunch of losers!
Nupe1911
February 8th, 2012
8:03 pm
Wow, I know that was unexpected but I wish they would have given my son a chance as a preferred walk-on….I would have paid for his way until he would have earned a scholarship. I am not saying my son is a 4 or 5 star but I do feel he is talented enough to play Div 1 football….check out his highlight; Christopher Amos Henry County Senior Highlight and tell me what you think…
A-Ville Ranger
February 8th, 2012
9:45 pm
Thoses who think Grantham has some kind of majic potion that will make the defense ok don’t pay attention. We were killed every game by good teams last season after fatigue set in 3rd and 4th quarter. He did a terrible job recruiting for the 2012 class ( 1 DB, no ILBs). For the 2013 class he has let Bama take huge leads with many of the top instate defensive players. Trey Johnson is the top ILB instate, he’s committed to Auburn and we have yet to even offer. Carl Lawson looks like a black David Pollack and Grantham hasn’t offered him either.
Bama's 14 Titles!
February 8th, 2012
10:13 pm
It doesn’t matter what kind of defense GA has—Bama’s winning the SEC again with ease. If they win the east, Ga can look for a good beatdown in the SEC title game. RTR!!!
Fats O Kelly
February 8th, 2012
11:40 pm
Recruit players with clean rap sheets from now on
Fats O Kelly
February 8th, 2012
11:42 pm
UGA keeps this up and I would not be shocked to see a few Parole Officers patrolling the side lines next year just to keep an eye on their “clients” LOL but sad too
peeper
February 8th, 2012
11:45 pm
No worries Bulldog fans….no team will make it passed Jarvis and Alec!
FLA DAWG
February 8th, 2012
11:55 pm
SECONDARY CONCERNS CHIP!?
So you are telling DAWG NATION that the O Line is not a concern for next season?
FLA DAWG
Class of ‘79
boykin
February 9th, 2012
12:02 am
Please…..FLA DAWG your sooooo pessimistic or a closet Gator!!! For Christ’s Sake…
Is it Correct, 3-13 correct vs teams finishing top 10 all 11 years of Mark Richt ?
February 9th, 2012
12:16 am
Christopher Amos Henry County
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Nupe1911, is he 6′ 3″ or 6′ 0″ ? Only 1 time I find shows 5.27 in 40-yard dash. Would WR be his position, shows played fair amount DB. Consistently shown at 190 or 192 lbs. Look, if he walked on for CB, he has a significant opportunity to get a Full Scholarship, if speed is way off. Mark Richt has given out 11 scholarships to walk-ons and has 8 in his hip-pocket now. He gets 85 and has only 77 left on Scholarship. Going to have to have heart-to-heart with any recruit walk-ons especially in this entitlement program we have now-a-days, where starters just not the same punishments as those who make a few plays, and tell your son, 1 screw-up, 1, and Michael F. Adam$ or someone above Mark Richt (Greg McGarity?) has mandated no 2nd chances at UGA any longer, not with 26 Scholarship mostly 4-Star Recruits whom Mark Richt has kicked-out of the program or transferred out of their own volition allegedly (to quote Chip Towers) – and all 26 in just the last 12 months run-off. I think Georgia Southern is a fine school, and a great football tradition where your son is going to really enjoy his time there. Georgia ? Maybe not so much. School is great, atmosphere unreal, and what kind of a chance does a good guy like your son have ? I walked on at Georgia; and, I never played in a game, not 1 snap. I don’t hold that against anyone; but, I never got a chance either. I only got to walk-on because I carried a 3.88 GPA. Everyone can’t play at Georgia, but there is little doubt that players such as your son, very easily could earn a Scholarship with 8 sitting there waiting to be handed out today, right now, unused. Can’t say Mark Richt is going to sit on them until January. Between now and then, the facts are that another large number of scholarships will also be run-off in our Over-Signing here by 24 players already at 109 Signed for 85 Scholarships this 2012 season, with 26 kicked-out, transfer of their own free will (right.)
Is it Correct, 3-13 correct vs teams finishing top 10 all 11 years of Mark Richt ?
February 9th, 2012
12:27 am
Sailors has been on Scholarship for years, one of 11 walk-ons handed scholarships instead of offering in-state recruits at positions of need such as Offensive Line and Secondary, a back-up Fullback to the 1 we’ve signed in the last 6 classes coming in now, a top-rated TE to replace Orson Charles and Aron White both gone, more DL, more LB to replace the 12 players we lose on Defense after this season, all 12 of whom have started on Defense. In the meantime, Sailors hasn’t played much in the secondary. None of the 11 walk-ons have played much offense or defense. They just play special teams, which rank # 80 in the nation. We should have given out more than 19 Scholarships we signed. It is yet another reason why here we sit with no EXTENSION signed for Mark Richt or Todd Grantham. NFL season is over. Giants Super Bowl Champs, again, who beat the Falcons in a rout. More than anything while I called for Mark Richt to have his EXTENSION since November here daily, THAT is why we only have 77 on Scholarship. Get him signed, even now at this late date worthless Greg McGarity and some of these last few recruits remaining could all run here as walk-ons now for Spring Practice. Good Heavens tennis player, and not a good one at that, Greg McGarity. Get with the FOOTBALL program son.
Gamtnlady
February 9th, 2012
5:52 am
I really liked the way that walkon Blake Sailors, Jr. seemed to consistently be where the ball was and be able to down the ball deep against opposing teams last year. Though playing walkons may not sound good, if they prove that they can make the plays and play well, by all means at least give them an opportunity. Not every player has to be a top pick in the country to be able to play well. Richt could have some diamonds in the rough, but he needs to brush a little sideline dust off of them before the real brilliance can shine through. I love the dawgs and just wish them and Richt a very successful season this year. Go Dawgs!
FLA DAWG
February 9th, 2012
7:37 am
Richt came from FSU when the passing game was at its best.
No wonder he is incapable of recruiting depth on the O line and is weak at fullback.
We’ve gotten away from our SEC running game attack because Richt does not believe running the ball wears down an opponent more than passing – ask any D lineman.
Larry
February 9th, 2012
9:57 am
Richt can’t fill a roster. Last year he awarded 6-8 walkons scholarships for 2011 and he’s in the same boat this year.
BrizDawg
February 9th, 2012
12:37 pm
The linebacking corp looks to be very strong next year – perhaps they would also consider moving Alex Ogletree back to safety?
Nupe1911
February 9th, 2012
6:34 pm
Is this correct 3-13: he is actually 6′2 and that 5.27 in the 40 was done in 2010 and that was his first time ever getting timed in the 40.. I am in the military and I was in Korea but when I got back, I got him a trainer and now he runs a consistent 4.5 and with a little more work, he will get that down to a 4.4. We signed a Letter of Intent to Florida A&M full ride, books, tuition, room & board, and meal plan.
Smitty
February 10th, 2012
8:04 pm
I think we are holding open spots for 2013 which has a great class in Georgia high school
flo-ri-duh
February 11th, 2012
10:50 am
It appears after two witnesses testified under oath to police that Sanders Commings did not physically attack his girl friend as reported by the AJC. Rush to judgement? Also, the examination of the girl revealed no injuries though she said he punched her in the mouth. She was angry that he wasn’t spending as much time with her as she wanted and she verbally attacked him and put her hands on him in front of witnesses and he removed her hands and pushed her aside but not hard enough to injure her. That was the police report but UGA and the police are still investigating. AJC may owe the young man a PUBLIC apology when this is all over.
flo-ri-duh
February 11th, 2012
11:00 am
It appears that Richt may allow two of the dismissed players to return in a year if they meet his requirements. Marshall and Sanders were offered a second chance but Seay wasn’t. Money was stolen from a player and theory is that two were witnesses but did not report the incident while the third actually committed the act. This is just theory at this point. Marshall has already shown interest in returning while there has been no word from Sanders. This would certainly help with depth at DB two years from now but there still be a problem there next season if there are any injuries. Two ESPN Top 150 DBs have already committed to UGA for the 2013 class. Things are looking up on the defensive side. Still needed are OL and WR for 2013.
MAYRETTA DAWG
February 11th, 2012
12:10 pm
If that girl was lying, then god help her. Football is everything here and I hope that B is never hired by anyone and has to move to Siberia due to the embarrassment and ridicule that will come from messing with the UGA program….if she was lying.
Maybe send the cheerleading squad girls(that buffed one) to pay the lyer a visit. hahahahahahahahahaha.
Buck Strickland
February 11th, 2012
6:54 pm
AJC, WHAT ABOUT THE REPORT THAT THIS WASN’T THE FIRST TIME SANDERS COMMINGS ABUSED HIS GIRL FRIEND??? When I saw that story, I thought it was a STRETCH and a HUGE GAMBLE for a somewhat credible media outlet to make that ASSUMPTION. Just because you see it on a police report does not mean you can report it as FACT! I really hope for this kid’s sake that he’s innocent and I WISH the AJC could rebuild the kids image that you TORE DOWN SO YOU COULD SELL SOME FREAKIN AD SPACE! BUT IT’S TOO LATE. WHAT’S DONE IS DONE. I’M P!SSED…
Bulldawgman46
February 13th, 2012
8:53 am
Well I guess this will be decided soon enough alot of changes ahead for the team now. I think the walkons like Sailors a guy on special teams is awesome it might be a good move to have him out there I know the bulldawg nation would agree. The other guys will have to grow up quick . But in the end I think the coaches will have a plan in place no concern here.
TDF
February 14th, 2012
9:07 am
DunwoodyDawg
February 8th, 2012
6:04 pm
he did like 2 months ago
TDF
February 14th, 2012
9:08 am
Bama’s 14 Titles!
February 8th, 2012
10:13 pm
You dont have anywhere near 14 titles first off and second you will finish at best 3rd in the west this season moron. you have no team left
TDF
February 14th, 2012
9:10 am
Is it Correct, 3-13 correct vs teams finishing top 10 all 11 years of Mark Richt ?
February 9th, 2012
12:16 am
Stop posing as a UGA fan you are an absolute tool. You know nothing about football just move on
TDF
February 14th, 2012
9:12 am
Is it Correct, 3-13 correct vs teams finishing top 10 all 11 years of Mark Richt ?
February 9th, 2012
12:27 am
You have no clue what you are talking about. Only 4 walk ons have scholarships right now you moron. Stop posing as a UGA fan
TDF
February 14th, 2012
9:14 am
FLA DAWG
February 9th, 2012
7:37 am
wow are you dumb??? we have 14-17 OL for this year that can all start.
We just signed the number 1 FB in the country, and besides the last 2 years, we have always had a dynamic FB to aid in the running game. You have no clue what you are talking about.
TDF
February 14th, 2012
9:18 am
Larry
February 9th, 2012
9:57 am
Clearly you dont follow recruiting. we have a few offers out for 2012 still and should snag 1-2 more guys. As for the remaining scholarships we will be able to sign a full class of 28 next season will multiple counting towards this year. Its actually a smart move so that kids can enroll early like marshall beard and Fauta did this year.
We already have 4 committed for 2013 and that list will be crowded come summer time (when most say we will have already singed 4-6 top OL. These kids especially Tray Matthews are recruiting hard for us, and he will flip his BF Foster to be a dawg.
TDF
February 14th, 2012
9:19 am
BrizDawg
February 9th, 2012
12:37 pm
No way too big. JHC is the best candidate to play some safety this year and look for Mithcell to get reps at CB.
TDF
February 14th, 2012
9:22 am
Nupe1911
February 9th, 2012
6:34 pm
Dont conversse with that clown. He doesnt know anything. If your son is looking to transfer to a big time school. go over to leatherhelmetblog.com and email the owner of the site. They are former recruiters for UGA and are heavily involved with sending in films of players and evaluations as well. If you check the recruiting thread from last week you will see where another parent submitted stuff to them and now will be receiving an offer from UGA for it.
Jimmy Crack
February 14th, 2012
9:23 am
Are the Athens cops hiring Georgia Tech grads?
“Witness interviews conducted by UGA reveal a different scenario than the one described in police reports the day Commings was arrested.”
“Witness Christina Kyker, another witness interviewed, said she did not see the actual altercation but picked up the victim at a bar. Kyker said she did not see any marks on the victim.”
Didn’t the police see the same thing? Didn’t they question witnesses at the scene? Don’t they always look for bruise marks, especially if the victim says she was punched in the face?
Saban would never stand for this from HIS cops.
TDF
February 14th, 2012
9:23 am
flo-ri-duh
February 11th, 2012
10:50 am
Agree 100% but you know the AJC if its not anti UGA then its not worth publishing. Pretty much the same for tech. Ashamed this is the main newspaper for both schools.
TDF
February 14th, 2012
9:24 am
Jimmy Crack
February 14th, 2012
9:23 am
Its just another victim of the points system. I really would like to know the prize they get for the one with the most points?
Dadogs
February 14th, 2012
11:14 am
Dawinlex…Have you been to GMC lately?It’s not that small anymore.
Jimmy Crack
February 14th, 2012
11:22 am
TDF, who, the UGA cops for their promotions, or the Alabama cops competing for the Saban boathouse giveaway sweepstakes?
Jimmy Crack
February 14th, 2012
11:23 am
Pardon…the Athens cops.
SEC Fans for Richt
February 14th, 2012
2:44 pm
Why are the theft charges not being considered arrestable offenses?