Georgia’s Rodney Garner believes 2012 D-line stacks up with some of his best
Rodney Garner believes Georgia's 2012 defensive line can stack up with some of the best he has coached for the Bulldogs. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin)
ATHENS – Georgia defensive line coach Rodney Garner is not one to toss a lot of bouquets, especially in the middle of the summer with actual games still three months from being played. But he can’t suppress his excitement (a relative term here) when it comes to the group set to hold the line for the Bulldogs this fall.
Noseguards Kwame Geathers and John Jenkins, defensive ends Abry Jones and Garrison Smith and backups Sterling Bailey, Ray Drew, Mike Thornton and Cornelius Washington, provide Georgia with the three most important needs of an exceptional D-line — size, athleticism and depth. They also bring some intangibles to the equation, according to Garner.
“I’m proud of these guys. I really am,” Garner said this past week. “I’m proud of the type of young men that the are. I’m proud of the things they bring to the table, not just from an athleticism standpoint, but for overall work ethic, for leadership qualities, everything. I’ll be honest with you, I’m really honored just to have the opportunity to coach them, just looking at how they’ve matured over the years.”
Garner has coached some great defensive lines in his 15 seasons with the Bulldogs. He stops short of labeling the 2012 group as the best he’s had — for him, the 2000 D-line is a slam dunk in that regard. But he said this year’s line does remind him a little of that unit, which included Richard Seymour, Marcus Stroud, Charles Grant and Josh Mallard, with Johnathan Sullivan as the primary backup.
Seymour (6th) and Stroud (13th), Grant (25th) and Sullivan (6th) all became NFL first-round draft picks, while Mallard and backup Demetric Evans also played in the NFL.
“Four first-round picks on the same D-line; that’s a pretty good deal,” Garner said. “And Tyrone Robertson was supposed to be on that team, too, but he got in some academic trouble and had to go to Hines (Community College). Jonathan Sullivan was the No. 1 backup as a true freshman and he blacked up Richard and Marcus pretty good [in practice].”
Garner wasn’t sure if the 2012 unit is destined for the level of NFL success the 2000 line did, but he likes what he sees in these individuals. His observations:
On Jones, the senior defensive end . . .
“I look at Abry, who I think is a heck of a player who doesn’t get nearly the recognition I think he deserves. I mean, this kid comes to play every day, he plays with energy, he plays with passion. And he’s been a very productive player for us. He made some really good plays last year and did some nice things. I just like his leadership; I like everything he stands for. I’m just looking forward to him having a real good year.”
On Jenkins and Geathers at noseguard and tackle, each of them a 350-pounder . . .
“The two big boys. They’re big men who are very athletic. It’s very rare that you can find guys who are that big who can move the way they move. God was good to them when they got in the line for talent.”
On Smith, the junior defensive end from Atlanta, and Thornton, of Stone Mountain . . .
“I think Garrison might have had the best spring of any of them. He’s coming on like gangbusters. I think he has a chance to really put his mark on that position. And I thought Mike had a good spring, too. He really did. Mike can play.”
On Washington, Drew and Bailey, each making the conversion from outside linebacker to end, or 5-technique tackle:
“Cornelius is adjusting to playing inside, which is different for him. But he’s bought into it and he’s adjusting to it and I think he’ll continue to improve and eventually be a different type of change-up guy in there. . . .
“I think Ray Drew’s going to be really good. Have you looked at how big he is? He’s 280 pounds. [Moving to defensive tackle] was not a negative thing at all; I hope people understand that. He saw it himself. It is what it is. Ray could’ve sat around and starved himself, but it wasn’t going to happen. He’s going to be a 300-pounder; that’s what God intended him to be. Ain’t nothing he can do about it. Next year he’ll probably play at about 290 and the next year he’ll probably be 300. That’s what his body is built for. Him moving in there is not a negative. In a 3-4, that’s just where he needs to be. In a 4-3, he could be a defensive end. He’s a good 5-technique tackle. He’s a great athlete. He’s going to be fine. . . .
“Same thing with Sterling Bailey. That’s what people have to understand. Those are guys who are very athletic at those positions. Sterling’s like 285. Of course he’s coming off that [foot surgery], but he’s a great athlete, too.”
Garner stops short of predicting greatness for this group. But he’s certainly excited about the possibilities.
“They’re a great group of young men,” he said. “I’m eager to see what they can do.”
Chip Towers, The UGA Blog
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P-Cola Dog
June 11th, 2012
11:30 am
sweet
rrich
June 11th, 2012
11:31 am
I agree GO DAWGS
bardawg
June 11th, 2012
11:33 am
AM i 1ST?
bardawg
June 11th, 2012
11:35 am
Dang ,missed it!
WnE
June 11th, 2012
11:37 am
For all my fellow GT fans that like to play the “Academics Card” every time an article appears talking about Talent at UGA or another College.
Remember this, GT vigorously Recruited, Garrison Smith, Mike Thornton, Ray Drew, and Sterling Bailey, and they were all Academic Qualifiers for GT.
If we sign half of those guys or even just one of them, mainly Garrison Smith whose brother graduated from GT, we strengthen our FB program and weaken UGA’s at the same time.
This is why most BCS-level HCs say that Recruiting is directly related to 80% of your success as a BCS-Level HC.
CPJ will never be a great Recruiter for 4 or 5 years in a row.
Ergo, GT will never win consistently vs. UGA or vs. “tough teams”.
bardawg
June 11th, 2012
11:37 am
Anyway ,the Dawgs truly should have a very special year with the talent playing on the D-line.
Paddy
June 11th, 2012
11:37 am
Wow, that put a real fine point on this position. great depth & great ability! Can anyone say, Wally Pip?
Spanky
June 11th, 2012
11:41 am
Yeah, bringing that junkyard tennacity back to our D!…..Love it!! Go Dawgs!! Thanks Chip!
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
11:43 am
Very encouraging to even get mention with the 2000 D-line. I hope he’s correct in his assessments. Looking at them from past production, ability and prospective there really is no reason they shouldn’t be the premier defensive front in 2012
Bryan G.
June 11th, 2012
11:51 am
Maybe some of them can play DB in September…
outkasted
June 11th, 2012
11:51 am
Im soo ready for football season
knoxdawg
June 11th, 2012
11:52 am
I pray they live up to their potential. If they work hard during the summer and play with great intensity during the season then our D could be great. Gotta do it on the field for a full season and then they can be compared to previous great lines.
nomobama
June 11th, 2012
11:55 am
Guess Its fair to say there will be some serious Sashas on this years D-line. Woof.
bubba4dawgs
June 11th, 2012
12:00 pm
I’m so excited, I can’t stop singing “Glory Glory to Ole Georgia”!! Let the games begin! GO DAWGS!! OL, get busy and make it happen this year! We need balance from you so the DL can get a rest in transition. They’re gonna keep the offense of the other teams on the bench and make them a non-factor!
Beast from the East
June 11th, 2012
12:00 pm
No doubt it should be the strength of the team. If UGA can manage the first couple of games without the suspended players in the secondary, it could be a heckuva year.
truedawg
June 11th, 2012
12:02 pm
yes we know…WE ALL KNOW THE DEFENSE WILL BE GOOD!! What about the Offense?? What about the special teams? what about Bobo being able to change and roll with the punches? We have a good set of RB’s now. and loaded with weapons to throw to…Will we use them? Will we use them at the right time? Will Murray understand that you can do it all, and sometimes you have to go 3 and out (better than trying to force it and turning it over) ?? How about our kickers? will 30 yard attemps be good? So many questions..so few answers…I hope the S&C has built the guys up more as well..gotta have gas in the tank in the 4th…I also hope the players don’t read anything about ranking or tallent..but read everything Cry baby Steve of the chickens said, and make him cry more this year! GATA!!! Go dawgs!!!
flo-ri-duh
June 11th, 2012
12:04 pm
The DL is the strength of the team – no doubt. Special teams is the big question mark. The OL is going to be better than most expect. The key recruit for the DL will be Montravius Adams and, or Kelsey Griffin.
Joey
June 11th, 2012
12:06 pm
I’m excited too, Rodney!
Go Dawgs!
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
12:08 pm
@ Beast from the East
Georgia will regress this year. I have that feeling. The defense will be decent but nothing like FSU’s defense. It is way better. Trust me when I say that.
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
12:08 pm
truedawg
All valid points you raise. To which no one knows the answer. However, for your consumption, Bama and LSU have proven over the last 4 years that prolific offenses do not make the difference that do prolific defenses. I have hope but little else that CMR and CMB will show us much more than the milktoast offense we’re already familiar with. There are more horses in the backfield. That will be an improvement over last year but not the end all I am afraid.
ole dawg
June 11th, 2012
12:09 pm
Most impressive to me is Garner’s comments about their character. Great to see young men with talent and character. I cannot recall any of these guys being in trouble during their time at UGA. As a UGA fan I want to brag on this entire group and say… I AM PROUD OF YOU! Guys remember, it is always best to have a team with character rather than characters. GO DAWGS!
TampaGator
June 11th, 2012
12:14 pm
Very good Georgia DL…with plenty of depth……but
Florida counters that DL with Jonathan Bullard, Sharrif Floyd, Omar Hunter, Dominque Ealey, Leon Orr, Larentree McCray, Ronald Powell (when he returns from injury at mid season) and others…..no way I trade those for yours….and I am sure all Dawg fans feel the same way about yours.
P.S. NCAA 13 has rated Florida’s overall defense higher (better) than Georgia’s overall defense. The Florida secondary this year will be second to none in the country, and the LBs are terriffic as well. Everything for Florida rides on the development of Driskett and Brissett. Should be interesting to watch. The SEC East is going to be tough this year……and much, much improved.
TampaGator
June 11th, 2012
12:15 pm
……that would be “Driskell” and “Brissett” in that last post.
go-BRAVOS
June 11th, 2012
12:19 pm
Was Cornelius Washington the guy who got a DUI last year after a game? Or was that C. Robinson, I get those two confused.
schmeckdawg
June 11th, 2012
12:19 pm
JUST WIN BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
12:19 pm
@ bardawg
The dogs having a special year is in the eyes of the beholder. The schedule was very weak last year. I wish FSU can play the dogs this year. I dont know it may happen. I know the Missouri game is a L for the dogs even before they suit up.
truedawg
June 11th, 2012
12:21 pm
So ready to play the games..UF will be better..but The dawgs D is class of the SEC East and as good as LSU. GATA!!!
Old Dawg
June 11th, 2012
12:21 pm
Kmac: How do you know this? Who have you talked with? How many practice sessions and conditioning sessions have you attended? Have you attended any sessions on attitude and draining the team of spirit (aka, the vampire issue)?
Every team has different chemistry, different relationships. And every team has it’s problems.
But really, in all honesty, how the hell are we supposed to trust you?
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
12:22 pm
Kmac
And you know the Mizzou is an L, just how?
piermontdawgny
June 11th, 2012
12:24 pm
it is almost time! dawgs please stay focused throughout rest of summer and please no major injuries, arrests, etc…
THIS IS THE YEAR OF THE DAWG!
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
12:24 pm
Old Dawg
Anybody can feign knowledge like Kmac. Even me, I know for a fact that FSU as a team and especially the D is more overrated this year than last year. See, isn’t that easy?
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
12:27 pm
@ Schmeckdawg
Wishful thinking on your behalf. To just win baby! means that the dogs actually are some good but last year was a mirage with that weak schedule! Florida will beat the dogs this year and I do not have a dog in the fight. FSU is my team of choice and I hope they play GA this year so they can be exposed for the frauds they are. But just win baby!
UGAdoubleMajor2013
June 11th, 2012
12:30 pm
82 days until game 1…. that’s WAY too many days!
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
12:30 pm
@ ARdawg
Well lets start with the amount of guys that will be missing from GA’s secondary due to suspension. Missouri will take advantage of that. GA has a good defense but I predict they will be on the field way too long. Especially in the 2nd half.
ozzfest
June 11th, 2012
12:34 pm
That is great…but we do not play ANYBODY this year…so this is mere speculation. Would love to see what these MONSTERS could do against but Oregon, Ohio State, Nebraska, or Notre Dame.
How bout you, Greg McGarrity….what do you think?
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
12:34 pm
@ Ardawg
I cant wait for the season to begin. If u are not cognizant of what FSU has on D then u will never know. Their third string guys can start for some of the so called Power SEC programs. You can hate them but u cant take away pure talent and the depth for ages to back it up. Jimbo knows this. He can get ahead of teams and just turn it over to the D. Just keep them from scoring and send players to the trainer!
ozzfest
June 11th, 2012
12:36 pm
…only getting 2 mails a day from UGAA begging me to buy BUFFALO or FLORIDA ATLANTIC tickets.
Greg McGarrity….ought to stand on the bridge and hand these out for FREE.
Bozo.
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AltamahaDawg
June 11th, 2012
12:48 pm
That group can put away some cheeseburgers fo sho.
AltamahaDawg
June 11th, 2012
12:50 pm
Why would we hate FSU Kmac?
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
12:55 pm
@ AltamahaDawg
I dont always say anything when I come to this site but when I do there is one theme that seems to be consistent . Alabama fans having nothing but negative things to say about GA and then I see some GA fans talking negaive about FSU. Especially when Shultz wrote an article about FSU considering a move to the Big 12.
AltamahaDawg
June 11th, 2012
12:58 pm
Kmac, can you tell us what you “know” about Mizzou’s secondary, defending our passing game? Or is your knowledge of the future contained ONLY to the differential between our #1, and #2 safeties? How about thier running game vs the point of this article? What do you “know” about that.
AltamahaDawg
June 11th, 2012
1:01 pm
Ok, I guess being an FSU fan you would certainly notice any negattive comments at all, but I personally think UGA fans rarely have anything but a casual mention of them, IN general.
They are after all, The Enemy of Our Enemy(s).
FL Dawg
June 11th, 2012
1:04 pm
KMAC….Frauds that we are huh? I’m sorry but I currently live in Tallahassee and it’s the same story for nole fans every year, NC NC NC BABY!!!!! BLAH BLAH BLAH you are a fan of the most overrated team of the past decade. FSU lost to a lowly Wake Forest team and freaking Virginia AT HOME last year!!!!! This is why I can’t stand FSU, you come on our blog spouting some crap about how we’re frauds yet your Noles under achieve year in and year out.
GO DAWGS!!!!
Jack in Macon
June 11th, 2012
1:05 pm
Just stay out of trouble this summer and don’t get injured.
JB in Blakely
June 11th, 2012
1:17 pm
Defense will be top 5 in the country. All these folks banking on a loss to Mizzu need to remember that the 8 we have coming back that aren’t suspended would be playing in the NFL now, had they chosen to make themselves available.
Offense will be better this year-even with the young offensive line. Injuries and turnovers aside, this team has a chance to win every game on their schedule.
SSGt Dawg
June 11th, 2012
1:17 pm
Great group of guys. They have a great work ethic, depth, talent, and most importantly this provides competition. @TampaGator you think that UF D-Line stacks up against UGA’s? Your guys have talent but lack character or production. They get in trouble off the field and they really got handled in games during the season. Jenkins will be a top 10 pick, Kwame will go first round also. Abry will go under the radar but will be at least a 3rd rounder. I think this group allows all those fast and aggressive Backers to do what they do best. Make plays
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
1:18 pm
Kmac
It’s quite okay to support your team but, you’re a homer. Your pannies are showing as is your distaste of UGA. Your ramblings are that of a pimple faced 13 year old. Get off your mother’s computer Junior
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
1:22 pm
I am cognizant of the fact FSU are many years of cellar dwelling was ranked as high as 5 last year only to what, fall out of the top 25? Hype is all your boys have. You don’t want any “so-called SEC power” teams on the field with FSU. Your boys can’t handle so-called SEC power
TampaGator
June 11th, 2012
1:23 pm
@truedawg…..
Didn’t see that class of the SEC East is the LSU (second half) or the Michigan State (complete game) games. I did see Florida’s defense dominate FSU’s offense and Ohio State’s offense….while absolutely not having any offensive support at all from the Gator offense. They will get that support this year….and the D will be even better. Time will tell, of course, but I think Florida, not Georgia, will have the class D in the East……and no one will have a defense as good as LSU…in the in SEC…or in the nation. Not Georgia. Not Florida. Not SC. Not Bama……and not So Cal either.
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
1:23 pm
@ FL Dawg
What is the difference between losing to UCF and Wake Forrest? I guess none in your mind. You say you leave in T-Town and you dont know the roster that Jimbo has put together? You can say that year after year approah all you want but Jimbo won 10 his first year at the helm and 9 last year will all the injuries. Talk to me once the season begins and throughout the season and you will eat your GA crow for sure. Our roster is more talented than yours and it is not even close FLORIDA DOG. So just go to Governor Square and get your FSU t-shirt son!
tidog
June 11th, 2012
1:25 pm
This could be a special season if the people at the top are 100% motivating the defense to go and take the SECC. A defense that could cover for a lukewarm offense every game may be able to take that offense along for a National Championship ride.
TampaGator
June 11th, 2012
1:27 pm
@ARDawgs……
Sorry…..FSU has a lot more than hype. They may have the most solid roster in the nation…and the deepest. The Noles only issue this year is at QB. If Manual steps up, FSU is perhaps the best team in the country. If you don’t believe me, go look at their roster. Young, solid, deep….and now….experienced. The Noles are the real deal in 2012….unfortunately.
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
1:28 pm
@ ARdawg
Please remeber what you said about FSU. What will you say when they win 12 this year? It will catch you off guard right? I know it will. I bet they will have a better year than GA. Yes they fell out of the top 5 last year but I want you to bank on that this year.
tidog
June 11th, 2012
1:31 pm
The noles had high expectations last season and folded under the pressure. Can’t imagine this season being any different.
Say It Aint So
June 11th, 2012
1:36 pm
Jeeze, Doesn’t FSU have a blog somewhere? They won’t be in the NC picture. Believe That!
JB
June 11th, 2012
1:36 pm
Dawgs with this defense and a third year Murray with those WR weapons……….It’s early, but running the table is possible
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
1:39 pm
@ Say It Aint So
And the dogs will be in the NC picture? I dont think so. Fsu is better than GA. like Tampa Gator suggested I believe you just need to sit down drink some coffee and take a look at the roster son. Please do!
DawginLex
June 11th, 2012
1:41 pm
Vegas lines just out
Dawgs favored in every single game, including 2.5 at SC
How long has it been since that happened?
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
1:41 pm
@ JB
They will not come close to running the table son. Put that in your pipe in smoke it. GA will lose two other SEC games besides Missouri. I will be on this blog after the Missouri game.
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
1:43 pm
@ DawginLex
Dont believe it. They will lose three SEC games this year mark that down son!
robodawg
June 11th, 2012
1:51 pm
I’m liking the looks of our D line, that’s where it all starts. And I’m liking the quality depth we’ll have there. Nothing at all wrong with having a Ray Drew at end. He won’t have as much room, but he can still beat his man and create pressure up the middle. Very few OLs will be able to block these boys without committing extra players against them.
We saw in the SECCG how solid our starters have become, but it’s depth like this that will enable us to go for 4 quarters against the best.
Paddy
June 11th, 2012
1:56 pm
Kmac….FSU does have a good defese, better than UGA probably not. Problem w/ FSU is that the defense spends too much time on the field because they have a poor running game and a avg O-Line at best. A good year at FSU, no doubt, but nothing spectacular.
Say It Aint So
June 11th, 2012
1:57 pm
Continue to look for a Conference that will suit your needs, you won’t win a NC while a member of the ACC. Shame, can’t live in the past.
Beast from the East
June 11th, 2012
1:58 pm
I love these guarantees before we even know what type of attrition will occur over the summer. Kmac, for all you know, the Semis may have half the team flunk out of clown college before the season. Putting on those big flappy shoes, the make-up and those those giant red noses is a daily grind that not every student-athlete is able to master…LOL!
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
1:59 pm
@Tidog
You know nothing about FSU son? GA Will lose to SC and Missouri for sure. Take that to the bank. Fla is the other team that will beat them. Dont you want to know how they will do it? Pure defense sucker. That offense want have to score more than 20 points for Florida to beat GA.
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
2:04 pm
Famous last words “take that to the bank” and “bank on it”
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
2:06 pm
Kmac
You homers never cease to amaze me. FSU with a 12 win season? Not even in that high school league in which they play will that happen. 12 wins, you’re right, I don’t see that one coming.
Say It Aint So
June 11th, 2012
2:07 pm
Claimaing to be the best in the ACC is nothing to shout about. Once the playoffs start, the ACC teams will be on the outside looking in. Not a strong enough conference.
AltamahaDawg
June 11th, 2012
2:09 pm
Kmac, how good is MO’s secondary against our passing game, and how will thier running game stack up to our front 7? Since you seem to be a guy who follws college football, surely your KNOWledge of how that game will pan out is a lot deeper than you reading some place that we had a few secondary players in our rotation sitting it out. Right?
And exploiting our secondary hardly equates to our defense staying on the field longer, does it?. That’s not even the logical conclusion. Actually, it’s the opposite.
GtDawg
June 11th, 2012
2:11 pm
@ TampaGator, He wasnt recruited by the dawgs, lol
Florida Gator recruit tweets about “bottles, blunts, music, and bitches!”
JaFarMann is a 2012 Florida Gator recruit who committed to the Gators on March 25th, 2011. The defensive tackle was rated as a three star recruit by Rivals.com and receives offers from Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, Louisville, Miami (FL), Ole Miss, Mississippi State, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt. Jafar Mann also goes by @jayruu_uf on Twitter and posted this ill advised photo on Instagram. The photo contained possible plans for “bottles, blunts, music, and *******!” and listed an address for something that was probably taking place on June 8th. We don’t know if he was the one to type the note and just because they discuss these topics doesn’t mean he is partaking in them. Obviously, this looks really bad for the Florida Gators though who have had some troubles with Marijuana arrests in the past
Lakedawg
June 11th, 2012
2:12 pm
Kmac–Lets take a look at FSU schedule:
Murray State
Savannah State Believe you get by both of those
Wake Forrest
Clemson Both at home, but a loss here
USF Bulls
NC state
Boston College None to good, but one more loss here
Miami– Away—Loss
Duke
Va Tech–Away–Loss
Gators–Loss
Sorry man 7-5 possible best for this year
AltamahaDawg
June 11th, 2012
2:16 pm
“but I predict they will be on the field way too long. Especially in the 2nd half.”
Please explain.
GtDawg
June 11th, 2012
2:16 pm
2012=a Different Dawgs Team so why are everyone referring back to last years games. BTW when the Dawgs play Missouri, the secondary will field 2 backups, The #1 and #3 rated Corners in the country from 2011 recruiting class. Its gonna be a Beatdown.
Jay
June 11th, 2012
2:16 pm
To all the Florida fans, please hit the back button on the upper left hand of your screen!
PS. Aaron Murray will pick apart your weak a** defense in October and I will be there to watch your team get beat just like last year!
AugustaDawg
June 11th, 2012
2:18 pm
It’s not the D line that we are worried about…It’s the O-line. If they hold up, (block, pass protect and opne lanes) it should be one heck of a year. It can’t get here quick enough.
Joey
June 11th, 2012
2:19 pm
So . . . I read Chip’s blog (UGA Sports, by the way), then scan over the comments. I had to back out and go back to Chip’s article to make sure it is about UGA.
First, Tampa Gator comes on the playground to say his daddy is stronger than ours… I mean, UF’s D-line is better than ours – and he knows this in June.
Then, geez, now we got an obnoxious fsu fan on here too? And suprise, his DL is better than ours too. The silver lining is Beast of the East gets distracted by the seminole, and forgets to insult UGA.
Well welcome all, and sure sorry to hear there are no online blogs for Florida colleges so you can brag to you own fans . . .
Gulf Shores Dawg
June 11th, 2012
2:24 pm
UGA is on the way! Love all you guys and coaches. Ready for Sanford to be ROCKIN this fall and our Dawgs to play lights out all 4 qtrs. This year is gonna be special! Go Dawgs!
Paddy
June 11th, 2012
2:30 pm
Kmac…..that “take it to the bank” is sooo 10 years ago. If you are going to post w/ the big dawgs, get some new material!
Dawg Squeeze
June 11th, 2012
2:36 pm
Our class of professors posing as transvestite prostitutes is really looking good too. I’d put ‘em against anyone. Another bulldog point of pride.
DawginLex
June 11th, 2012
2:46 pm
I wasn’t guaranteeing results.
I was asking how long has it been since we were favored in every game before the season starts by the Vegas lines?
2008 we were not favored against florida by Vegas
Don’t know the answer but i bet it has been a long time
AltamahaDawg
June 11th, 2012
2:46 pm
Well in all fairness, he wasn’t a football fan 10 yrs ago.
Kerryb
June 11th, 2012
2:46 pm
Enter your comments hereTampaGator
June 11th, 2012
12:14 pm
Very good Georgia DL…with plenty of depth……but
Florida counters that DL with Jonathan Bullard, Sharrif Floyd, Omar Hunter, Dominque Ealey, Leon Orr, Larentree McCray, Ronald Powell (when he returns from injury at mid season) and others…..no way I trade those for yours….and I am sure all Dawg fans feel the same way about yours.
P.S. NCAA 13 has rated Florida’s overall defense higher (better) than Georgia’s overall defense. The Florida secondary this year will be second to none in the country, and the LBs are terriffic as well. Everything for Florida rides on the development of Driskett and Brissett. Should be interesting to watch. The SEC East is going to be tough this year……and much, much improved.
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You can take Ronald Powell out of that group. No way he comes back from an ACL tear in March.
Kerryb
June 11th, 2012
2:48 pm
I’m not quite as worried about the O-line as some are. I think they played pretty good against a tough defensive front in the G day game. You add Theus (who is a beast) to that line and they are going to be okay.
THE Dixie Redcoat Band
June 11th, 2012
2:58 pm
Oh boy, here we go again…UGA is going to run a table…what ever that means? We’d rather win all the games.
JB
June 11th, 2012
2:59 pm
Muschamp will be sending wife and kids to parents house in North Georgia after the Georgia loss. At Bama, they throw bricks in the window…..I don’t know about Gators.
Joey
June 11th, 2012
3:05 pm
You’re right – one offensive “genius” was a bust. Will better hope his new “genius” won’t be – but not to worry, Foley will give Will this year and another . . . (see Ron Zook)
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
3:06 pm
Kerryb
Excellent point. The young O-line practicing against that beast of a defense will step up their game a few notches. I’m not as worried about them either but, I see them as possibly the weak link on the team. I hope I am wrong.
yellowfever
June 11th, 2012
3:06 pm
How can you compare this defense with others of the past with this schedule. I think Uga has a good shot at going undefeated but does that make them the best team in college football. I think not.
bham dawg
June 11th, 2012
3:14 pm
jenkins will be a first rounder. survive the first 4 games and the season could be special
@DawgInLex… they really have us favored at SC?
bham dawg
June 11th, 2012
3:18 pm
@yellowfever… we don’t make our schedule we play the one given to us. so all you can do is win. if they do win and take home the title they are the best team in the country period.
7576DAWG
June 11th, 2012
3:19 pm
Glad to hear that Garner feels our defensive line is that good because the opponents offensive line will have their hands full which will let our great linebackers and other defensive backs blitz and be effective the whole game. Big year for Jarvis Jones, Ogletree, Robinson , Washington, Herrera, and Rambo coming.
Joey
June 11th, 2012
3:22 pm
“How can you compare this defense with others of the past with this schedule.”
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Yellowfever – because maybe Mr Gardner is a coach?
Dang, be honest and admit you wouldn’t think UGA was the best team in college football – ever.
Paddy
June 11th, 2012
3:22 pm
ARdawg & Kerryb……I will join you as another Dawg fan that is less concerned about our O-Line as last season. They can’t and won’t be as ineffective as the last 2 seasons. We were told they were a talented group and some did get drafted but come game day we were less than over-powering. Not as bad as the vaunted FSU O-Line but not up to UGA standards that we are all used to seeing.
Bigboy
June 11th, 2012
3:23 pm
TampaGator you will getting that butt kicked this year buddy!!Not a close loss but a true old fashion A-whipping!! Get ready
Bigboy
June 11th, 2012
3:25 pm
FSU still has a hangover from Mark Richt leaving…they have yet to recover.
Fl Dawg
June 11th, 2012
3:25 pm
KMAC….Honestly a loss to wake forest is probably not as bad as a loss to UCF, but you will not find me on FSU blogs nominating our dawgs as world beaters. That’s the difference my friend! All you noles are the same! And yes I’m aware of you guy’s recent success in recruiting but the losses and disappointments still mount! Sorry, just not convinenced you guys are all of the sudden BACK. And you’ll never catch me in garnet and gold!
GO DAWGS!
Dawg Haus
June 11th, 2012
3:25 pm
No doubt, a strength of this team. Go Dawgs!
Paddy
June 11th, 2012
3:26 pm
Yellowfever………I believe that a coach has the latitude to compare players that he has coached. My guess your job is not as a Sports Information Director.
Beast from the East
June 11th, 2012
3:28 pm
“At Bama, they throw bricks in the window…..I don’t know about Gators”
At UF we throw their carcass in the Swamp for the Gators to dispose of. Zook got away and the Gators went hungry!
All kidding aside, as long as Will wins at least 8 this year, I think he’s got one more year (2013) to show what he can do. 7 wins could get ugly. 6 wins will more than likely seal his fate.
yellowfever
June 11th, 2012
3:30 pm
Joey, your wrong, I did believe UGA was the best team in the country in 1980!
DawginLex
June 11th, 2012
3:30 pm
bham
Yeah 2.5 favorite
i was surprised at that too
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
3:33 pm
@ Fl Dawg
Fsu won one less game than UGA last year. In Jimbo’s 1st year at the helm they won 10 games. They would have one 11 games but against NCState we were about to score and C ponder fumbled the ball as he was attempting to throw. So if 10 games is bad I will take that any day. I am sure JFisher would as well. I belive that even u will be surprised this year and will wonder how it happened. I wont be surprised
yellowfever
June 11th, 2012
3:33 pm
Paddy, your right on both accounts but I also think he has to compare them against strength of the other teams played.
LakeDawg
June 11th, 2012
3:38 pm
UGA has the potential to have the best defense in the nation. I think that’s what all those guys came back to accomplish. However, potential and actual accomplishment are two different things. We will see. TampaGator is correct in saying the East will be tough this year. Florida and SC will have strong D’s. TN brings everybody back. Should be interesting.
LakeDawg
June 11th, 2012
3:44 pm
BTW Mark it down. UGA will beat UF. Muschump will go down as the UF coach who couldn’t beat UGA. He’s a Ray Gump disciple.
bham dawg
June 11th, 2012
3:47 pm
@LakeDawg… definitely one of the best front 7’s in the entire country. Really hoping that Malcolm Mitchell and Damian Swann step up. Shawn Williams is probably my favorite player on the team and he gets no love. That dude brings the wood.
DawginLex
June 11th, 2012
4:03 pm
Vegas not buying the chicken crap
According to Vegas odds
UGA 12-0
LSU 12-0
Bama 11-1
SC 8-4
home dog to Ark and UGA. Road dog to florida and Clempson
cdpridg
June 11th, 2012
4:19 pm
A Florida State kid on here…..I have nothing against FSU…actually pull for them against UF…..but at the end of the day I take no ACC team serious…..losing to NC State…that is just bad…
cdpridg
June 11th, 2012
4:20 pm
Not to mention they have lost o tech the last couple times….says enough about where that program is
Ghost
June 11th, 2012
4:25 pm
Roll Tide , Why is a tech fan hiding behind Bama, You seen Geathers and Jenkins lately, I didn’t think so, just spouting your usual mindless uneducated drivel.
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
4:26 pm
FSU has been bad so long, nobody will take them serious until they actually become a threat in the ACC forget a national threat
Snoop Dawg
June 11th, 2012
4:29 pm
Sounds like Grantham’s got the D all tuned up for great things. Great news!
Problem is the offense. Bobo. Friend. Richt. Do these names inspire you?
Why don’t we have Grantham coach the team. Richt can be the QB coach. Bobo can be the Water Girrrl. Friend can walk UGA during the week twice a day.
Hello Kmac
June 11th, 2012
4:32 pm
I think you can make a fortune, “knowing” how all these games are going to turn out Why anti-UGA, most Georgia fans like the Noles, or at least are neutral?
@ozzfest
June 11th, 2012
4:34 pm
I assume you follow college football at least somewhat. Therefore, you probably realize every big time program has a couple of lightweight on the schedule.
NCBulldawg86
June 11th, 2012
4:35 pm
Still no GT article on the player that got arrested. Imagine that!
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
4:35 pm
Kmac is obviously a GT student. Don’t they know everything?
Joey
June 11th, 2012
4:37 pm
“you people”?
tide roll, you are a race-baiting scumbag. Keep studying your contemporaries Al, Jeremiah, and Jesse. They can show you how to get rich doing it . . .
Charlie Hayes
June 11th, 2012
4:37 pm
@ Tide Troll- We all know that the offense is the problem. Even CMR knows it. But, it is changing my troll buddy. John Theus (OT) and Brandon Kublanow (OG) are tabbed as “nasty” o-linemen. Theus was the # 1 OT and Kublanow is the # 4 OG in the nation. They have a stable of running backs now and are building the O for a big and bright future. Dont cling on to those crystal balls too long. You will get complacent and then get whacked in the back of the head while your dreaming of past championships. 2012 is Year of the Dawg! Get over it….Go Dawgs!
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
4:42 pm
@Ardawg
if winning 10 games in JFishers 1st year is bad I will take it. If winning one less game than GA last year and then having the opportunity to see GA get their tails handed to them in the sec Championship game is bad I will take it. If beating SC (yes fsu did) a member of the fab SEC happens I will take it! especially when GA cant beat sc for whatever reason. real com equals a GA loss and a look of confusion on Marks’s face.
Ghost
June 11th, 2012
4:43 pm
Joey , you hit the nail squarely on the head with Tide Roll, who happens to a tech fan, Doubt he’s ever been to Tuscaloosa.
Let me enlighten tide roll
June 11th, 2012
4:44 pm
I will be patient and try to explain how recruiting works. If this isn’t enough detail, let me know and I will kindly try to elaborate.
Recruiting is a mutual thing. First a school has to offer, then the recruit has to accept. If either of these parts are omitted, there is no deal. So when you refer to Georgia “allowing these in-state studs to leave,” surely you are not suggesting they should be forcibly enrolled at UGA.
Regarding Theus, he was more highly rated than Greene, although UGA wanted both and offered Greene (see above about how this works).
Some of the examples you like to quote of UGA “misses” become obvious after time. Notice you left off one of your usual examples, after some problems with the law. Also one of your examples is doubtful to be admitted to his school of choice.
As to Devine, don’t know you knew Georgia recruited him. They were not going to offer a package deal with his teammate however, Tech did, good for the Jackets, got some quality talent.
This is shaping up as the nation’s #1 offensive line haul for 2013 if we land Tunsil. If not, it is still an excellent group that will meet needs.
shane#1
June 11th, 2012
4:45 pm
The D line is strong, and the D line is the heart of the defense. The LB’s are strong and deep also, especially if Ogletree’s suspension is only for the first game. The front seven can take a lot of pressure off the D backs, which is a good thing with the suspensions. Again, Smith’s suspension may be only one game. BTW, here in Southwest Ga there is very little hatred for the ‘Noles. Maybe among the Tech fans, but too many local boys have played for FSU for us to hate them, and Bowden was liked by the Dawg fans down here. You know, he kind of talks like us. He spoke at the FCA meeting in Albany and was well received by both ‘Nole and Dawg.
DawginLex
June 11th, 2012
4:45 pm
Alden Bynum rather than Shamire Devine. ARE YOU KIDDING ME! Come on
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Shamire Devine had ZERO interest in attending the University of Georgia
Now, would you like to share with us how that is Richt and Bobo’s fault?
Also, speaking of soft. That would be the swiss cheese defense of your beloved Jackets that gets shredded by any team with a pulse.
Do thye have a weight room at Tech tide roll?
Uzzi must be lifting on his own downtown somewhere since he is the only one worht a crap. None of the other guys have any muscle and that’s why they get plowed by UGA, Miami, Virginia Tech every year.
Good ol' Tide roll
June 11th, 2012
4:47 pm
Keeps bringing a knife to a gunfight, with the usual results.
Ghost
June 11th, 2012
4:57 pm
Kmac, Georgia leads the South Carolina series 43-16-2 Carolina has never beaten Georgia 3 years in a row, and it won’t start this year. Perhaps you should run your mouth on how good FSU is when they can handle Wake on a regular basis FSU is 2-4 vs Wake over the past 6 years. Georgia is 14-1 vs ACC since Richt arrived.FSU should be good this year but playing in the ACC they should be good every year.
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
4:59 pm
@ Ardawg
If u dont know who Timmy Jernigan is please do some research (fres All Amer) B Werner (nasty DE) Brandon jenkins (All American De) Lamarcys joynor (Saftey that will knock your block off) Greg Reid, Karlos Williams, Telvin Smith,Xavier Rhodes, Anthony mcCloud, Everett Dawkins, demonte McAllister, Nile Lawrence-Stample. I can go on. FSU has depth for ages ARdawg. Talented Depth that will break your nose and tear Acl’s and deliever concussions to people. Bring on the season already!
bham dawg
June 11th, 2012
5:02 pm
tide roll must be on the payroll bc there is no way his comments get posted and mine get blocked… i didn’t even make a racist comment
Joey
June 11th, 2012
5:02 pm
Missouri 37, Georgia 13 So much for Grantham’s defense.
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Mizzou may score 37, techie, but it will be (like SC and LSU last year) fake punts, pick-6s and TD runbacks from Murray fumbles or maybe punt or kickoff returns.
Mizzou won’t get more than 21 on Grantham’s D, and that shouldn’t be enough to get outta there with a narrow W.
bham dawg
June 11th, 2012
5:02 pm
seriously what’s going on
Kmac
June 11th, 2012
5:05 pm
@ Shane #1
I am just having fun because I know what FSU is bringing to the table. No harm intended I am just anxious (probably more than the team but I dont think so) for them to get to show everyone who they are. Shane that defense in T-Town is wicked
Bigboy
June 11th, 2012
5:06 pm
Tide roll you should worry about your own team pal.Hopefully we will see you in Atlanta and then we can talk all kinds of smack to each other.
shane#1
June 11th, 2012
5:11 pm
Kmac, no harm no foul. I am sure you know that some Bugs like to get on here and pose as Dawgs, Not that I blame them.
TampaGator
June 11th, 2012
5:13 pm
@GTDawg……
What the hell are you talking about??????
@Kerry B……
Muschamp has already said Powell is way ahead of schedule, looks good, and he expects him to play this coming year at some point during the season. But…..I think it will be hard for him to come in an subplant Larentree McCray and Donte Fowler at the position. McCray is moving over from the right side and is a beast….and Fowler will soon be.
@Big Boy…..
Yep. Heard all that before…..in the spring and summer. Not much in the fall.
@Joey…..
I didn’t say Florida’s defense was better. I said NCAA 13 rated it higher (more points for total defense than Georgia). But….since you did say it…..I will agree that I do believe that, in fact. As I said, no trade on the DL. The only Dawg LB I would trade for is Jones. Florida’s secondary is second to none….and a lot better than Georgia….and much deeper.
bham dawg
June 11th, 2012
5:23 pm
@TampaGator… ill give you the secondary by a slim margin. when we don’t have everyone suspended then it is pretty close. If you don’t think alec ogletree would be yalls best linebacker then you don’t know talent
WDE
June 11th, 2012
5:26 pm
Didn’t that vaunted gator D give up the lead to a Bobo/Murray offense? If Bobo can’t coach and Murray cokes under pressure riddle me how great that D was?
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
5:49 pm
Kmac
Then “take it” there then guy and good luck with it. FSU has been all hat and no cattle for the last 10 years. About the time UGA smacked that @zz last in the Sugar bowl they’ve never recovered. Now here you are on a UGA blog talking smack with the “You know” and “take it to the bank”, laughable at best. Save the bragging at the end of the year and not after your latest dismal one, okay?
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
5:52 pm
Kmac
I’ll stay away from the fan blogs/radio stations/ESPN’s opinion on your boys. You should do the same. I’ll wait for them to prove it on the field of play where it all takes place, nawmeen?
ARdawg
June 11th, 2012
5:55 pm
Big Boy
I don’t look for Bama in the Ga Bowl this year either. Unless LSU just implodes, I don’t see anyone stopping that bunch of sophomores from last year. Like Les or not, them boys are good. Outcoached and young in the NC game. They’ll be back and this time with Metz
Joey
June 11th, 2012
6:00 pm
Tampa Gator, my point wasn’t really that UF’s D-line may or may not be better than ours, it’s just that you felt the need to tell us about it, on the UGA Blog, where we UGA fans are getting a precious little info on OUR defensive line . . .
That’s ok though, I hope UF is better, so we can begin to swing the momentum back towards the East again.
Joey
June 11th, 2012
6:08 pm
bham dawg, you are correct about Ogletree. It was no coincidence how much better the D got when he recovered from the injury. I think after this season, he will be right with Jones in the draft rankings. He will probably be about 250 lbs this year, with safety speed. Grantham needs to make plans on being without his services in ‘13.
GtDawg
June 11th, 2012
6:11 pm
@TampaGator you know what im talking about. One of those bad apples on his way to UF.
Brainiac
June 11th, 2012
6:29 pm
@ Tampa gator:
Best I remember several teams dominated FSU’s D last season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
logical jacket
June 11th, 2012
6:38 pm
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news…-sexual-/nPQ6q/
Audit: Ga. Tech professor using school trips for sexual escapades…..
ATLANTA —
State authorities want to know if a prominent Georgia Tech professor was using university trips for sexual escapades.
Georgia Tech paid Professor Michael Meyer a big salary, and records show he spent nearly $100,000 on state travel in the most recent four years.
Meyer is a former chairman of Georgia Tech’s department of civil engineering and an internationally recognized expert on urban transportation.
But sexually suggestive emails written while Professor Meyer was traveling for Georgia Tech caught the attention of Georgia Tech’s legal office, which called in the auditors.
One of the references in it is to a 2011 trip that Meyer took to Bangkok, Thailand and there’s a specific reference to the Nana hotel.
The report said it’s known for being right next to Bangkok’s red light district.
In an email about the trip, Meyer said, “The Nana is everything you said it was….great location!!!!!” He went on to say, “I want to tell you the sex trade is unbelievable. Gorgeous women to stay the night with you for $30 to $40.”
The audit includes a picture of the professor and notes, “Dr. Meyer’s travel expenses certainly give the appearance of thinly veiled vacations.”
Badland Dawg
June 11th, 2012
6:41 pm
Mizzou is going to give Ga. a football lesson Ga never puts there first 11 on the field.Grantham is going to have his hat handed to him..Mizzou 27 Ga 10 good luck bobo..the old ball coach will have something to say about this too…..They are good………
TampaGator
June 11th, 2012
7:06 pm
GTDawg……
Sorry to inform you…..Muschamp does not recruit “bad apples.” But…you on the other hand….are ripping an eighteen year old kid who has never done anything to be called one…..but you certainly have.
TampaGator
June 11th, 2012
7:12 pm
@bahmDawg…..
If I correctly recall…..Ogeltree plays MLB. Florida has this year’s all-SEC MLB in Joe Bostic. And yes, Joe Bostic is better than the talented Ogeltree right now. So is Jelani Jenkins at OLB. But Jarvis Jones would start at the other OLB position for the Gators. Both Bostic and Jenkins have put on major muscle and needed weight under the new S&C coach….and neither has lost of step….very fast. Now…both are big and strong….and very fast. And both will be high draft picks into the NFL this year (Bostic a senior and Jenkins a junior).
TampaGator
June 11th, 2012
7:20 pm
Braniac…..
Like Oklahoma….with 23 points when they had everyone. Clemson scored on everyone. Stopped no one. FSU’s defense was dominate in their last 6 games….period. And they will be more so this year. Tons on redshirt freshmen and true freshmen that are extremely talented…..to be added to an already young and very talented D……and I hate the Noles….and can see that. But do they have a QB that can consistently move their offense….that is their issue.
tenn.DAWG
June 11th, 2012
7:31 pm
Just toughen-up the 0-line,the D-line will be fine.
Big Surprise
June 11th, 2012
7:37 pm
Big surprise, the AJC (Red and Black) posts another Georgia is o great article. the two best Defensive ends play for South Carolina. Murrayis already acquainted with both. Ga has the better odds because they only play two real teams next year. The question remains, can Murray bet a top twenty team?
01HAWK
June 11th, 2012
7:39 pm
Is this the same DEFENSE that gave up 42 points to LSU ? …………………..LSU scored 9 points on BAMA in 2 games……………….WOW
The Real Brains
June 11th, 2012
8:09 pm
Tampa Gator is at it again..
Yeah Florida will be better in 2012 than they were in 2011. They could not get much worse. The defense at Florida was never the problem, being on the field too long WAS a problem because the offense was so horrific.
I would not go as far over the top as TG did and say their DB’s will as good as anyone in the country or the SEC, however they will be decent early in games, but if the defense has to be on the field for most of the game due to the offense then life will be very long for the Gator fans.
The gators should compete in every game and will make a run at the SEC East, but they need to improve alot and will need to find a fullback or big back who can tote the rock to compete reqularly.
They however will not be in the same league as LSU or Alabama but they have the same or better overall talent as UGA or USC, Tennessee.
Taylor Stuck in Bammer Land
June 11th, 2012
8:27 pm
This is a Championship defense. We should be able to compete nationally with a Defense like that. However, until we do the small things and all the intangibles, we will be in the same position. Murray has to take care of the ball and not force it. He has done that numerous times in his career. We need to run power up middle and use our speed with our new backs to mix things up. In the past we have been so predictable and that has been our achilles heel. I think we will turn the corner this year and Malcome Mitchell will be 2012’s Champ Bailey.
Brainiac
June 11th, 2012
8:48 pm
@ Big Surprise:
Yep, Murray is acquainted with USCe’s mediocre defense. He dropped 40+ points on your boys!!!!!!!!!!!!
kingdaddy
June 11th, 2012
8:54 pm
Brains, more brains…
Tampa Gator Needs to Sober Up
June 11th, 2012
8:54 pm
TG,
You must be drunk or stoned today. There is no way UF’s depth on the d-line will hold up this year. Powell will not be back at all until mid-season, and he won’t be full strength until the end of the year at best. Omar Hunter is 5′11 and quick, but he is only a 2-down player. I think I recall that Easley tore up his knee late last year. Who’s to say he is full strength until mid-season. I believe Bullard is a true freshman. Floyd is the real deal, but he is your only quality, experienced d-lineman who can play.
UGA’s D-line is full of mature, grown MEN. You know enough about the SEC to know that it’s not about your starters. It’s about quality depth, which UF does NOT have.
Brainiac
June 11th, 2012
9:01 pm
@ ARdawg:
I demand that you apologize to “pimple faced 13 year olds” everywhere. How would you like being compared to Kmac?
ARdawg = DGD
Brainiac
June 11th, 2012
9:07 pm
@ Kmac:
You are correct. There was a huge difference in losing to UCF as opposed to losing to Wake Forest!!!!
UCF was ranked either 10th or 11th in the nation and the Deacons????????????????????????
tabasco
June 11th, 2012
9:10 pm
kmac, you’re an idiot
Brainiac
June 11th, 2012
9:12 pm
Howdy Kingdaddy!!!!!!
Been on the disabled(mental) list for a while. My little 9 lb. Jack Russell puppy tangled with a Rattlesnake and lost but did survive for 12 hours, I loved that dog like family and better than some of my family!!!!!
Brainiac
June 11th, 2012
9:15 pm
@ tabasco:
Now you apologize to idiots everywhere because you have no reason to compare them to Kmac!!!!!!!!!!!!
tabasco = DGD
Kmac = zero
StackedDeck
June 11th, 2012
9:20 pm
I want to see them play…2000 DF was a #$%^& of a line….Mallard, Grant etc., they were bad! But, this years DF line has that “stuff ” which a good football team is looking for and needs. Flip the coin’ and sec’em dogs….GO DAWGS!!!! Hooorah!!!
UGA / ‘74
Brainiac
June 11th, 2012
9:23 pm
@ Kmac:
” We wuz about to score but C Ponder fumbled the ball”, How many times have we heard that????
LMAO
Jimbo is winning with Bowdens recruits!!!! 10 wins the 1st year, 9 wins the 2nd year, 8 wins the 3rd year, 7 wins the 4th year!!!!! See where this is going???
Brainiac
June 11th, 2012
9:30 pm
@ 01 Hawk:
Basically it is the same defense except we took a page from Louisiana Monroe’s Defense Manual.
You remember the one that came into Tuskalooser in 2008 and kicked Elephant A$$ all over town!!!!!!
The Real Brains
June 11th, 2012
9:34 pm
Brainiac
June 11th, 2012
9:30 pm
@ 01 Hawk:
Basically it is the same defense except we took a page from Louisiana Monroe’s Defense Manual.
You remember the one that came into Tuskalooser in 2008 and kicked Elephant A$$ all over town!!!!!!
Everyone else copied UCF against UGA
Neutral
June 11th, 2012
10:07 pm
@ 01hawk
Yes indeed….the same defense that held the #1 team in the nation (before the mulligan game) to no 1st downs in the first half. This year the Dawgs have the depth to go 60 minutes so stay tuned!! !
@ Kmac
June 11th, 2012
10:12 pm
I’ll be you anything you want Dogs destroy Missouri.
The Real Brains
June 11th, 2012
10:17 pm
Neutral
June 11th, 2012
10:07 pm
@ 01hawk
Yes indeed….the same defense that held the #1 team in the nation (before the mulligan game) to no 1st downs in the first half. This year the Dawgs have the depth to go 60 minutes so stay tuned!! !
Yes, the same team who has been ranked in the Top 10, Pre-season No.1, Pre- Season Top 15, Pre-Season Top 25 ONLY to go backwards, not beat a Top 25 ranked team, and loses any game that really means anything of importance. Yet once again Summer SEC Champs, Summer BCS Team, Summer All Everything.
No one thinks the talent is not on the campus at UGA, they are loaded, but no outside of Georgia or UGA fans has any confidence that CMR and his staff are able to win the big games to get themselves into the big boy talk. If CMR does not do it this year with all this talent, then he will not make it and the UGA fans should revolt instead of making excuses for the losses.
Everyone still doubts the OL will perform.
The Real Brains
June 11th, 2012
10:19 pm
Brainiac
June 11th, 2012
9:07 pm
@ Kmac:
You are correct. There was a huge difference in losing to UCF as opposed to losing to Wake Forest!!!!
UCF was ranked either 10th or 11th in the nation and the Deacons????????????????????????
Losing to UCF in Richts 9th or 10th year and losing in your first or second year says alot about your coaching……
The Real Brains
June 11th, 2012
10:27 pm
A little information for fans:
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FRED
June 11th, 2012
11:09 pm
whats the story with Ray Drew why is he taking so long to come on?
choot em liz
June 11th, 2012
11:13 pm
The Gators should win at home against Bowlin Green and Kentucky. Maybe Louisiana-Lafayette if they can stop their QB, and maybe Jack state if they can stop Washaun Ealey. That’s it, Ya’ll can’t move the ball against anyone else. Gators are terrible.
The Real Brains
June 11th, 2012
11:39 pm
FRED
June 11th, 2012
11:09 pm
whats the story with Ray Drew why is he taking so long to come on?
One word and that one word has long been UGA’s PROBLEM.
COACHING
zbulldawg
June 12th, 2012
1:11 am
This Defense will measure up to the D’s of Bama & Lsu. It could be the BEST of all D’s at UGA. Speaking from front to middle to the rear. They will be 2 deep at every position & 3 in some. Not counting who’s coming in this year. And got the coach to match. NFL coach ! Gardner has already shown he’ll get these guys ready for the NFL. All you negative CRY babies should be proud that these young men are from THE MIGHTY SEC !!
SEC Football Daily: June 12th | Saturday Down South
June 12th, 2012
4:34 am
[...] Georgia’s DL coach thinks his DL is among the best in the country. I agree with him. As a matter of fact, I’ll go out on a limb and say the Bulldogs have the best front seven in the country. Their DL has some big men who have some big-time talent. At linebacker, it certainly doesn’t hurt that the best LB in the country in Jarvis Jones is rushing the passer from his OLB position. This front seven will try and prove they are tops in the country. [AJC] [...]
Me
June 12th, 2012
6:33 am
Mark Richs genious decision to put Todd Grantham in the booth shows how much of a non-leader he really is. Rodney Garner is the worst defensive coach on staff and should have been fired 3-4 years ago. This program will never win a N/C so long as Jesus lover is head coach.
Double Zero Eight
June 12th, 2012
7:45 am
I am not worried about the starters.
It’s the depth that concerns me. That
is the difference between us and Alabama
or LSU. There is very little drop off when
their starters come out. By the second half,
our starters are worn down when we play
teams like LSU and Alabama.
John
June 12th, 2012
7:45 am
Gotta love that attitude. I’m about two cheeseburgers away from 300 and that’s just the way it’s meant to be !!! Go dawgs!!!
TampaGator
June 12th, 2012
8:25 am
“The Gators should win at home against Bowlin Green and Kentucky. Maybe Louisiana-Lafayette if they can stop their QB, and maybe Jack state if they can stop Washaun Ealey. That’s it, Ya’ll can’t move the ball against anyone else. Gators are terrible.”
@choot em…and the rest of you burying your heads in football ignorance concering the Gators.
Get your head out of your behind end and go read the current article on the Gators on ESPN.com. Pay special attention to the writers comments about the Gator D and the two things on offense that will put them back in the national title picture…..this coming year.
“They are closer than most think.”
TampaGator
June 12th, 2012
8:30 am
Oh……..end of the season reminder…..and spring and summer bosting warning!!!!!!
Georgia get blown out by LSU in SEC title game……
Georgia is the only team in the country to lose to a Big Ten team in a bowl game….and be dominated by that team.
I again will remind you…….SEC and National titles are won in the fall….not in the spring and summer.
TampaGator
June 12th, 2012
8:32 am
That would be…….”boasting warning”
Spike 80DF
June 12th, 2012
8:44 am
tampagator, any guarantees from coach boom this spring? i guess dawg blogs are the first thing you check in the morning huh?
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
8:46 am
You might want to review the bowl results one more time before posting there, Mr. Drama.
BobDawg
June 12th, 2012
8:47 am
I think we are all “splitting hairs” when talking about each others D. Looks like plenty of players on most of the South’s power teams this year as always… Let’s play the games and see where we all stack up…
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
8:52 am
The article is about the fine group of starters, perhaps the best in recent UGA history, (some say in the country) that the coaches have in place……check. Then somebody is asking why the true freshman Drew did not overtake thier starting job last year as a true freshman, then the next guy says its poor coaching. Classic.
Go Dawgs
June 12th, 2012
9:14 am
The D Line has never been the problem……….TOO BAD THE O-LINE CANT COME CLOSE TO BEING AS GOOD…..AFTER ALL THEY’RE THE REASON MURRAY MAKES MISTAKES…….AT LEAST THAT’S THE REASON WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS
Smitty
June 12th, 2012
9:22 am
Wow, one of the best lines UGA has had, and its probably the 3rd best in the SEC EAST.
Kmac
June 12th, 2012
9:32 am
@ BigDawgK
Your mother is the one that is stupid son. very stupid for having someone dumber like you. Your dogs will lose three sec games at the least. Say what you want about FSU but they are better than UGA. I need to stop talking about your mom like that because she has been so good to me!
Kmac
June 12th, 2012
9:37 am
@ Brainiac
I am still trying to determine why your dumb self goes by Brainiac. You are as dumb as they come. If you take a look you will find that FSU finished 4th in the country in defense. SO for you to say several teams dominated them you are dumb. Your mom is dumb and her mother is dumber for having someone as ignorant as you. UGA will lose to Missouri, South Carolina, and Florida. I want you to think about what I said as the games unfold ms brainiac!
italian_29
June 12th, 2012
9:49 am
Wow Kmac, your mama jokes???? That is almost as old as “BOOK IT” Don’t they have an FSU blog that you can check out? I like FSU, I always thought that they were a classey team. I have found out, based on your blog comments that they don’t have classey fans.
Kmac
June 12th, 2012
9:56 am
@ italian_29
if you take a look at some of the posts on this board then you will see just how classy UGA fans are. I decided that I am going to be just like them.
The General Feeling
June 12th, 2012
10:01 am
Here we go…. it’s June so it must be time to start the “greatest” talk….
This UGA team, like all others, will lay an egg sometime during the season.
DawginLex
June 12th, 2012
10:02 am
Brice Ramsey just told florida to shove it
No more recruiting visits
“I’m going to Athens to play for Mike Bobo.”
DIT
June 12th, 2012
10:16 am
I for one do not think that UF will be down. I have always said that there is too much talent over there. However, the reason why I feel that UGA should be favored in that game this year is that our offense is just a TD better than UF’s. Both defenses will be very good.
everyone loves to say that UGA has an easy schedule coming up. If you look at it that they don’t play Bama or LSU and that’s it, then that would be correct. However, for those that think UF & Auburn are going to be push overs this year, I have swamp to sell you in the Mojave desert. They will be tough!
Sleepers will be UT & Vandy. They won’t be patsies. It’s really not as easy of a schedule overall than what most people think. @Mizzou, @So. Car. @ JAX @ Auburn. How is that easy?
For those that want to jump on this, I’m not saying it’s the hardest schedule in the SEC, only that it’s not as easy as many believe it is. That’s why I think UGA loses 2 games min. this year.
Just my opinion!
DIT
June 12th, 2012
10:25 am
@Me – “This program will never win a N/C so long as Jesus lover is head coach.”
Please clear this up for us. Are you saying that because CMR loves Jesus he will not win a NC? What’s the purpose of adding that comment? Sounds to me that you are missing something pretty special in your life if you have that much anger inside of you. That’s too bad. Really!
UGA Insider
June 12th, 2012
10:35 am
Sterling Bailey and Ray Drew are the backups is all you need to know about how good this defense is. These guys would be starting for anyone in the SEC not named Bama or LSU.
ddawg
June 12th, 2012
10:35 am
SSGT You are right about Geathers and Jenkins. However, Abry Jones is already predicted to go in the 1st or 2nd round. Mel Kiper thinks he is one of the top Defencis Ends in the nation. I realy can not fathem why people do not give Abry more credit. Look at the Stats.
UGA Insider
June 12th, 2012
10:38 am
DIT,
UT and Vandy will stink this year. UT will win 4 or 5 games this year and Dooley will be gone by November. Satsuri went there so he could take over program mid-season.
ps.. Bray is a headcase.
DawginLex
June 12th, 2012
10:39 am
DIT
Agree about florida. I think they will go 9-3 or maybe 10-2. Look for them to get SC in the Swamp. Sc goes 8-4 or 9-3 and spurrier retires but only after proposing SEC realignment that does not include Georgia, florida, Lsu, Ark or Bama………….
DIT
June 12th, 2012
10:45 am
@UGA Insider – I don’t think they will be 9 to 10 game winners. I just don’t think they will be the pushovers as most perceive. If our LB’s get in in Bray’s face he will melt like a cheap suit.
@Lex – I’d be surprised if SC falls off that much. If somehow, we can take care of business in Columbia (big if), then that could be a possibility because Spurrier hates losing to UGA and every time he does the season turns to crap afterwards.
UF is the sleeper this year! If their offense finds a grove with that defense they will be very tough.
DIT
June 12th, 2012
10:48 am
Our first comes @ Mizzou. We will see if our O-line can hold up and put out. I know that their defense is not the best, but it will be good. It’s the atmosphere that will be created in Columbia MO. that will give them fits. If we are able to run the ball in any of our games for 150 yards plus, then I like our chances. Well, that and hold your breath on our special teams.
DIT
June 12th, 2012
10:48 am
Our first “test”. sorry
TampaGator
June 12th, 2012
10:49 am
Spike….
Been reading the AJC sports section ever sense I was a child….many light years ago. I am not planning on changing my habits any time soon. Also….I am a Georgia fan…..after Florida….of course. I pull for Georgia to go 11-1 and finsih second in the SEC East every year. And since Georgia…..next to FSU…..is Florida’s biggest rivalry…..I follow the Dawgs on the AJC a lot.
TampaGator
June 12th, 2012
10:52 am
DIT…..
Your comment about Florida is dead on. I am counting on Peese’s hands on style….and better one on one relationships with the offensive players…..to do the trick this year on the offensive side of the ball. Driskell and Brissett are very talented QBs….but will they avoid costly mistakes in the big games. Time will tell. Both looked sharp in the spring game….but that means very little.
DIT
June 12th, 2012
10:57 am
@TG – Usually takes a couple years for the offense to gel unto a new OC. Of course that’s usually and not always the rule of thumb. I like UF’s chances. I hate it that everyone looks at UGA and So. Car. in the east. When no one in the past looked at UF that’s when they come up and get you.
I’d be surprised in the game on Oct. 27th if either of our teams score more than 14 offensive points. Could come down to which defense scores more. It will be a good one.
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
10:57 am
Insider, may we assume that you were not counting TN. in the 5 games that you predicted we were going to lose this season?
SEC Football Morning Coffee: Search Continues for Auburn Shooting Suspect | SEC Football
June 12th, 2012
11:08 am
[...] Georgia defensive line coach Rodney Garner believes that his defensive line is one of the nation’s best, according to the Chip Towers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. [...]
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
11:28 am
You don’t follow them very closely if you describe the bowl loss as “dominated”.
RE: DawginLex
June 12th, 2012
11:31 am
“Sc goes 8-4 or 9-3 and spurrier retires…”
And then, you woke UP! Every summer UGA wins the MNC.SMH This year, your wake up call will occur on October 6th courtesy of the Ole Ball Coach.
@Brainiac
June 12th, 2012
11:37 am
“Yep, Murray is acquainted with USCe’s mediocre defense. He dropped 40+ points on your boys!!!!!!!!!!!!”
The only thing Murray dropped was the ball when he saw Clowney breathing down his throat. He choked the game away…plus, tossed the Int for the TD in the 3rd Qtr to Allen. S
ome mediocre defense….right??? Uhhhh, not so fast my friend.
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
11:59 am
tell you what carolina: You don’t worry about the 40+ and we will take our chances on the couple of miscue blowing up in our face again. I’ll take that deal any year.
Spike 80DF
June 12th, 2012
12:07 pm
@TG, well that explains a lot. not sure i’ve ever met a gator that pulls for the dawgs and i’m certain i’ve never heard it the other way around. i think the east is between UGA and UF this year with USCe dropping off after losing guys and ML coming back from ACL injury. some guys never come back from that like before (kregg lumpkin) while other guys barely skip a beat (thomas brown).
Brainiac
June 12th, 2012
12:07 pm
The bottom line is your Game Chikun defense did not allow you to win enough SEC games in 2011 to make it to the SEC East Championship!!!!!!!!!!
Murray’s team is the reigning SEC East Champs and has been quite freqently since CMR came to Athens(Also a number of SEC Championships) and Spurrier’s Chikuns???????????????????????? A SINGLE SEC East Championship ALLTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you are going to brag about all those World Beaters on the Chikun roster maybe you could get them to play as a team and maybe win a second ALLTIME championship but one championship in SCHOOL HISTORY doesn’t impress those outside of CHIKUN KUNTRY!!!!!!!!!
BankerDawg
June 12th, 2012
12:07 pm
I have been a GA fan too long to start making predictions in June about wins and losses. I will say that our front 7 should be top 3 in the nation. As someone already mentioned, Alabama and LSU have shown us that defenses win championships. To all UGA fans, look how far we have coem since the Willy Martinez defenses. Grantham has done a heck of a job and has us back to being relevant again. The Oline and special teams should be our only concern.
I agree about our strength of schedule. Really? At SC, Jax, and Auburn and thats not tough? Ive said it before, show me a tougher divisio schedule or tougher conference schedule than that outside the SEC.
Brainiac
June 12th, 2012
12:17 pm
I will patiently await the barrage of “But y’all didn’t beat anybody with a winning record since The Civil War and we ain’t happy about y’alls EEE ZEEE schedule”. I told all you non-believers that McGarity has a Brother-in-law who is responsible for SEC scheduling!!!!
Bitch all you want but life is good in DAWG NATION because we have just signed McGarity to a nice fat contract extension. Maybe you Chikuns should have hired McGarity instead of Spurrier!!!!!!!!!!!
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!
dawgenuff
June 12th, 2012
12:19 pm
Never, in the SEC do we “not play anybody” You should never underestimate USCe,Florida,or even Tennesee and Auburn! Maybe everone will underestimate us when we play LSU or Ala. in the SEC championship! We will have the no#1 defense in the land. Easy schedule I think not. Ohio State,USC, and Texas had a schedule like this for years and everyone said it was cool and voted them in the top 5 every year,why not us? It will be “the year of the DAWG! Got that Tampagator!
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
12:21 pm
I’ll bet that when the smoke clears, UGA’s will end up ranking right there with most any team with a respectable SOS.
dawgenuff
June 12th, 2012
12:31 pm
In 1974, the Atlanta Falcons had the best defense in the NFL! For a 14 game schedule, they gave set the all-time record , for a 14 game schedule by allowing the fewest points. They only gave up 127 points all year,and they had 27 interceptions that year. They were led by DC Jerry Glanville and were called the Gritz Blitz! The sad thing was the Falcons only had a 7-7 record that year! Can you imagine how bad their offense was?
Chaz Henry
June 12th, 2012
12:36 pm
They will “choke” against any team with a winning record. Love that last drive against Mich St, humpers.
G-Dawg
June 12th, 2012
12:54 pm
Just because some SEC east teams have gone through a transition, doesnt mean it’ll always be a lesser division. I remember for the longest Sec West wasnt that strong, only LSU and Auburn were giving teams a hard time. Bama wasnt even an after thought. But blaming the Dawgs for having an easy schedule…it complete nonsense. Not our fault teams are going through coaching changes. Hell, Bama had the easiest schedule last season…outside of LSU. And no Arky doesnt get any love yet.
Florida did a great job with the Pease hire..and their defense is going to be legit. Dawgs still have alot to prove, mainly with consistency.
As for this FSU talk, great recruiting, alotta talent…but havent seen any substance on the field to think they’ve turned the corner quite yet. Started last year with all the talk about being a darkhorse for a NC. But after the back to back losses, they were never mentioned again. Havent seen any resilience established in them as of yet. And talking about weak schedules…what has the ACC really shown anyone??
Spike 80DF
June 12th, 2012
1:01 pm
Chas Henry, at least spell it right…..
7576DAWG
June 12th, 2012
1:01 pm
The biggest difference at Georgia from last year will be we will have a running game. Crowell couldn’t do it all as a Freshman and this year Malcombs attitude is right and will be giving it his all to get playing time , Crowell will show last year was no fluke and the maturity difference will be obvious from the first game. Marshall and Gurly will be the depth that wasn’t there last year. Murray will get a lot of help this year. After the Missouri game we will know a lot. Sure wish we were at full strength for that game.
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
1:02 pm
Sure Chaz, 40% of last years Top 10. Barely winning records, right?
daddo
June 12th, 2012
1:42 pm
Bama, with the best offensive line in the country, will blow through your defense if u make it far enough to play us. Blow through.
Chris
June 12th, 2012
1:51 pm
I am very concerned about the Mizzou game in September. I have lived in Kansas for 8 years now and travel frequently to Columbia for business, and live close to Missouri. I am a diehard SEC and Georgia fan but I am so sick and angry not having 4 key defensive starters for the Mizzou HOME game. It will be their first SEC home game at that. They have developed good talent, have an athletic QB that can run in their spread offense. They also picked up the nations top high school receiver to boot. IF we can get by Mizzou and get the DB’s back I feel we can have a banner year. Just makes me sick that these young men chose stupidity over the team, again. Mizzou plays the run well, so the O-Line better be ready and Murray better have his A game on to throw the ball around. Go Dawgs!
ARdawg
June 12th, 2012
2:38 pm
Brainiac
You are correct sir. Those pimple faced 13 year olds have enough on their plate without my recent comparisons. I am so ashamed
bitter dawgggs fan/insider
June 12th, 2012
2:41 pm
First, great— “SCRIBE”—-TOWERS—-We dont get alot on the recruiting page, Its like this—-
————robert n from grayson—best friend from grade school might commit to shorter collage
—what do ya think?, writen by michael cravell——–thats what we have been used too—-
————A TROLL WRITING ABOUT TROLLS ABOUT TROLL STUFF—HAHAHAH
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
2:50 pm
daddo must believe Alabama is going to be waiting to play the winner of the SECCG again.
TampaGator
June 12th, 2012
3:02 pm
@DIT…..
Florida will run the same plays that Weis brought to Florida. Peese is adapting to the offense, not the players to Peese. What Peese has done is incorporate more motion into last year’s offense, as he thought the offense was too predicable. Boise confused teams with their motion, as Peese intends to incorporate that confusing for the opposing teams into Weis’ offense. The Florida players love it already. They will run one play with several different sets and different types of motion so the opposing team will have more difficulty predicting a certain type of play is about to be run. The Florida defensive players said after the spring game that they had difficulty recognizing plays and responding to them. It has worked for Boise, and I hope it works this year for the Gators. Much, as I have stated, depends on the play of Driskell and/or Brissett. I think the Gators are going to be the surprise team in the SEC this year. Their defense is going to be very, very good.
TampaGator
June 12th, 2012
3:09 pm
AltamahaDawg…..
Michigan State moved the ball at will against Georgia in the second half of the bowl game. I watched the replay of the game…..and that was obvious. The MSU QB picked Georiga apart in that second half….as Georgia was worn down by a very big and strong MSU OL. Georgia’s defense should be stronger this year as a result of a lot of the redshirt freshmen being ready now to contribute in a significant way…..allowing the starters on defense to get some rest during games.
TampaGator
June 12th, 2012
3:13 pm
P.S.
Florida just won the NCAA track national championship……and the Florida baseball team is headed back to Omaha. Go Gators!
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
3:32 pm
So they “dominated” so bad that they would have only lost by 10, without our mistakes.
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
3:42 pm
I believe he was 15/27, and 2 ints, in that second half. That’s what they call “picked apart” is it?
Bigboy
June 12th, 2012
4:18 pm
Yeah MSU dominated UGA about how we dominated the Gators in JAX last year then.The Gators might not win another one in the series for three years.TampaGator I know you don’t really believe the Gators are a true SEC contender this season.MAYBE next year but not 2012.
SOUTHGADAWGG88
June 12th, 2012
4:24 pm
IDK TampaGator…Folks think we might have a tough time with Mizzo but I don’t think you guys get by Texas A&M in week two.That is going to be the shocking early season upset in the East.After losing to LSU and SC I see you guys coming in to the WLOCP with 3 losses.
The Real Brains
June 12th, 2012
4:36 pm
7576DAWG
June 12th, 2012
1:01 pm
The biggest difference at Georgia from last year will be we will have a running game. Crowell couldn’t do it all as a Freshman and this year Malcombs attitude is right and will be giving it his all to get playing time , Crowell will show last year was no fluke and the maturity difference will be obvious from the first game. Marshall and Gurly will be the depth that wasn’t there last year. Murray will get a lot of help this year. After the Missouri game we will know a lot. Sure wish we were at full strength for that game.
And who is going to block for these 4 and 5 star High School All Americans? The UGA O-L was horrible last year and will be worse this year. Murray will be running for his life and the tackles for loss will add up……then you keep that UGA defense( which will be good) on the field too long in big games and the losses will come a little easier….just saying.
SOUTHGADAWGG88
June 12th, 2012
4:44 pm
The UGA OL is going to be the same it has been over the 11 years of CMR’s tenure…good enough to get the job done
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
5:06 pm
The O-line was not “horrible” last year. We have all seen horrible lines over the years, here and others. This wasn’t that. They were insufficient at a couple of positions compounded by very little depth. That’s a problem when we faced the bigger, faster, Dlines. But “horrible” doesn’t accomplish what they DID do. And 5′6″ RB didn’t really help the perception.
Not sure what you base being worse on this year either. They are deeper in numbers and return several starters. I actually think they are more settled as far as who will be in there, than some of the switching they did last year. Not much better, or about the same would be a more logical conclusion.Or even calling it a ?? would be true.
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
5:07 pm
And irrespective on how good Coach Friend really is, any position coach is going to be a lot more comfortable in his second year.
LOL
June 12th, 2012
6:55 pm
You think the UGA OL was Good? Fair? Average? They were pourous at best and the scrambling, negative plays big game losses prove it.
KEEP FOOLING YOURSELF!
LOL
June 12th, 2012
7:03 pm
AltamahaDawg
June 12th, 2012
5:07 pm
And irrespective on how good Coach Friend really is, any position coach is going to be a lot more comfortable in his second year
Anything to make u sleep better at night and hope the suspensions, and temperment play is better.
TampaGator
June 13th, 2012
7:28 am
@Bigboy…..
Domination is outscoring another team 33 to 14. And yes, that is what mighty Michigan State did….. scored 33 points on the Dawg defense in the second half including overtime. That is NOT good defense. That is just the truth. Michigan State blocked Georgia’s defensive line in the second half and picked apart the Dawg secondary. Georgia scored aroun 24 (if I remember) on the Gator defense the entire game…..and I know at least 14 of those points came after a very short drive at the end of the first half after a Rainey fumble and on a miracle 4th down TD pass after another Gator turnover. Hardly the same kind of domination.
@SouthGeorgiaDawg….
Texas A&M will be under a new system and a new QB and a new coach. And none of them will have seen a defense like what the Gators will bring to show the 12th man. I do not see them upsetting the Gators. And I have not checked the schedule, but Florida generally plays South Carolina after the JAX game. And yes, I believe the Gators will lose to LSU down there. So would Georgia.
TampaGator
June 13th, 2012
7:30 am
Enter your comments here
TampaGator
June 13th, 2012
7:31 am
…….but Georgia doesn’t play LSU or Bama next year….do they? Be very thankful for that.
Bulldawgman49
June 13th, 2012
7:31 am
So excited what this D-line will do this yr. And with the LB’s behind them oboy it’s going to fun to watch . 82 and counting . GO DAWGS!!!!!
AltamahaDawg
June 13th, 2012
8:23 am
Are you disputing what I said, there Mr. LOL? (how old are you to use a nick like that, BTW). because I didn’t actually see you dispute the comment.
Chris Mike
June 13th, 2012
11:18 am
This defense will be good as advertise. The only thing that concern me is but guys like Ray Drew in the inside. Look at Hightower from bama he weighed about 270 at LB or Upshaw he weighed 290. 3-4 sceme suppose to have big inside and outside linebackers this means they can take on blockers. WoW UGA get a clue! Only big line backer we got now is J. Jones and Tree the others are 230 pounds at best.
mountain dew!
June 13th, 2012
4:40 pm
Hey, Tampa gator yeah, but didn’t yall lose too F.S.U.? Lol!!!
Kmac
June 13th, 2012
5:56 pm
@ Mountain Dew!
Didn’t LSU blow UGA out of the building like they did not belong! UGA sucks. Fsu is much better sucker
Jay
June 14th, 2012
11:09 pm
Georgia needs to go back to being physical….It’s know secret why Ala.wins National Championships..They play Physical
Student Athlete
June 15th, 2012
1:17 pm
9-3. I wouldn’t be surprised by a Missouri loss. Sorta like Boise State last year and Oklahoma State the year before.