UPDATED: Freshman TB Todd Gurley stars (again) in Georgia’s scrimmage
Georgia freshman tailback Todd Gurley has gained 167 yards and scored three touchdowns on 15 touches in the Bulldogs' two preseason scrimmages. (UGA photo by Steven Colquitt)
ATHENS – Let the hype begin.
Georgia coach Mark Richt tried to downplay the performance of tailback Todd Gurley in Wednesday’s scrimmage. The freshman from Tarboro, N.C, led the Bulldogs in rushing for the second time in as many scrimmages this preseason. This time with 87 yards on 7 carries, two touchdowns — including a 66-yarder – and two receptions for another 22 yards.
But Richt was unable to dampen the excitement of Georgia’s players, who are making up their own mind about what they’re seeing from the young back.
“Special,” senior safety Shawn Williams said. “When I’m standing on the sideline and watching, all I can say is, ‘Wow!’ I don’t want to say too much, but when I saw that [number] 3 running down through there today, I was like, ‘that’s going to be a Trent Richardson right there.’ That’s what I can say. Big and fast, that’s all I can see.”
Said wide receiver Chris Conley, who had a pretty good day himself with 4 catches for 114 yards and a score: “I’m seeing a lot of great things out of Todd. He’s definitely maturing fast. He’s definitely picking up the plays very fast. He’s finding the running lanes, he’s got great vision and he’s actually got a lot of speed for a guy who’s that big. He has a knack for staying on his feet when he gets hit and he’ll just keep moving. It gets me very excited whenever you see a running back who can create plays like that when there’s really nothing there.”
Gurley also led all Georgia backs in the first scrimmage of the preseason last week. He had 6 carries for 58 yards and a 40-yard TD run in that one
Richt was excited about what he saw, too. He was just a little more measured in his assessment of Gurley in what he otherwise described as a “pretty good” scrimmage.
“Well, he had one big run,” Richt said. “I forget the situation but the one that broke out I think was a short-yardage run. A lot of times that happens. . . . But, yes, he’s done well and I’m impressed with him. I was impressed with the running backs today. They all ran well.”
Keith Marshall also averaged 12.4 yards per carry (5 for 62) and busted a 52-yard run. Richard Samuel had 6 for 40 with a TD and Ken Malcome added a TD and 35 yards on 5 carries.
“So it was nice to see that for the offense,” Richt said. “Not for the defense.”
Overall, Richt was had a negative view of the Bulldogs’ 90-minute scrimmage, which featured eight turnovers, including a fumble and an interception from each quarterback. There were highs such as the No. 1 offense scoring on its first three drives; and lows, such as the No. 2 offense driving the length of the field to score on the No. 1 defense.
“I thought we looked like a pretty good team,” Richt said. “But pretty good is about 8-4, maybe 9-3 if you’re lucky. We’d like to do better than 8-4, but that’s about how we played today. It wasn’t just awful but it wasn’t great. . . . I didn’t see a team that was ready to be great. I saw a team that was still pretty good. So I wasn’t that thrilled about it.”
Other notable stats from the scrimmage:
- Quarterback Aaron Murray was 8-of-14 passing for 158 yards with a 78-yard touchdown, an interception and a fumble;
- Freshman wideout Blake Tibbs had 3 catches for 32 yards and a touchdown;
- Linebacker Chase Vasser had 6 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 3 sacks;
- Williams had 4 tackles and an interception.
Probably the best news: Richt said there were no significant injuries that will knock anybody out of any upcoming practices.
The scrimmage was closed to media but here’s the “unofficial official stats” offered by Richt afterward:
RUSHING
- Gurley 7-87-2 TDs
- Marshall 5-62
- Samuel 6-40-1
- Malcome 5-35-1
- Harton 7-31
PASSING
- Murray 8-14-158-1-1
- Mason 8-18-67-1-1
- LeMay 2-5-35-0-1
RECEIVING
- Conley 4-114-1
- Tibbs 3-32-1
- Rome 2-32
- Gurley 2-22
- T. King 2-9
DEFENSE
- Vasser 6 tackles, 4 TFLs, 3 sacks
- S. Williams 4 Ts, 1 INT
- Rambo 4 Ts
- A. Ogletree 4 Ts, 2 TFLs, 2 sacks
- Harvey-Clemons 4 Ts, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT
- Drew 4 Ts
- Swann 3 Ts
- J. Jones 3 Ts, 1 sack
- Commings 3 Ts
KICKING
- Morgan 1×1 FG (42)
PUNTING
- Barber 2-49.5 (avg)
About those turnovers
Richt was clearly aggravated by all the turnovers, which included fumbles by four different quarterbacks and three interceptions.
“I saw a lot of bad things,” Richt said. “I saw three bad interceptions, just bad throws. Every time a quarterback got touched, they fumbled the ball. They’re not supposed to get tackled but sometimes they’ll get touched. Everytime they got hit a little bit, they fumbled the ball.”
Murray struggled with ball-security a year ago, throwing 14 interceptions and losing five fumbles. It marred an otherwise productive season in which he passed for 3,149 yards and 35 touchdowns.
“We’ve got to take care of the ball; we can’t be careless with the ball,” Murray said. “I think we’ve done a great job all of camp of not having many interceptions or fumbles. . . . Today we weren’t as sharp as we need to be. We had a couple of fumbles in the pocket where we weren’t keeping two hands on the ball at all times. We’ve just got to be more careful.”
Richt said some of the carelessness could be explained because the quarterbacks don’t get hit during the preseason.
“Sometimes they’ll relax because they know they’re not going to get hit and they can make that an excuse if they want to,” he said. “But the bottom line is, just like we tell the running backs, when we run a play, you better bring that ball back to the manager. I don’t care if the whistle blew and they ripped it out. The ball came out [four] times between our quarterbacks on what wasn’t even a vicious tackle or anything like that. So we better get better at that.”
Williams said the defense deserves some credit for so many balls hitting the ground.
“We were real aggressive,” he said. “We were trying to force the issue. We forced a lot of turnovers. Rambo forced a fumble, I had an interception, Corey Moore had a nice interception and B-Smith had a couple of pass-breakups. So we did our job.”
Conley goes deep
Conley, a sophomore flanker from Paulding County, had one of the biggest plays of the scrimmage when he hauled in a pass from Murray for a 70-yard score. It was one of four catches he had to lead the Bulldogs receivers on Wednesday.
“We were doing a great job with play-action today,” said Conley, who 288 yards as a backup last season. “The defense bit on a fake and Aaron made a great throw. It was a play-action boot(leg) and the cornerback bit. Great pass.”
Drew plays big in return
Sophomore Ray Drew was unable to practice for a week due to a concussion. But not only did he return to live action on Wednesday, he was one of the defensive standouts in the Bulldogs scrimmage with four tackles.
“I believe this was a big-statement scrimmage here,” said Drew, who moved to defensive end from outside linebacker. “This was the last scrimmage we’ll have as a team before we start actually preparing for Buffalo. So this was a chance to show coaches that I’m ready and that I can actually play. . . . Being able to get out there and show them I know what I’m doing and can go full speed and make plays helped me out.”
SI tabs Dogs No. 9
Georgia was picked No. 9 in the Sports Illustrated preseason rankings released on Thursday. The Bulldogs were picked No. 6 in the USA today/Coaches poll released earlier this month. The Associated Press poll comes out on Saturday.
Picture Day on Saturday
Fans’ Picture Day will be held Saturday in the Reed Plaza area of Sanford Stadium. Tickets are required for access to the area where Richt and the bulldog mascot “Russ” will be located. Those tickets will be distributed at 8 a.m. Saturday to the first 150 fans east end ticket window on East Campus Road.
The Georgia cheerleaders will be available from 1-5 p.m, Russ and other UGA sports teams from 1-3 p.m. and football players and Richt from 3-5 p.m.
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346 comments Add your comment
UGA88
August 15th, 2012
8:59 pm
go get em gurley!
Georgia Regents University? What? Are you kidding?
Uga30
August 15th, 2012
9:00 pm
First go dawgs
Honey boo boo
August 15th, 2012
9:00 pm
First?
AUTOMATIC WEAPONS
August 15th, 2012
9:02 pm
BOUT THEM DAWGS!!!
GOD BLESS DIXIE
The BIG DAWG
August 15th, 2012
9:06 pm
Like what I’m hearing from Richt. No rosy comments is a good thing. Sign that this team is mature enough to handle criticism. Also like what we’re hearing about the RB’s.
Simpson
August 15th, 2012
9:06 pm
we just need one RB to be a game breaker. what if we have 2 or 3?
What's happened
August 15th, 2012
9:06 pm
to the defense?
MattDawg
August 15th, 2012
9:08 pm
Looks pretty good to me, the interceptions and fumbles are a concern though. Glad to see the defensive stats look good though. Its hard when you play against yourself.
Bigboy Dawg
August 15th, 2012
9:11 pm
Looks like the Dog defense needs to get it together!
Steamer Lane Bulldog
August 15th, 2012
9:12 pm
The N. Carolina boys and the new punter seem to be rounding, into pretty good shape.
The suspended guys are playing great. I just wish they could be more mature and stay out of trouble.
The Mizzou game scares me a little.
greg t
August 15th, 2012
9:12 pm
Over 450 yards of offense. Looks like the O Line may be coming together. Gotta clean up the turnovers but overall a good scrimmage, especially the no injuries part. Go Dawgs
Soft schedule soft coach
August 15th, 2012
9:14 pm
A pick and a fumble – Murray still the same old Murray
What's happened
August 15th, 2012
9:17 pm
to the defense? 450 yards of offense sounds like we are in for another year like last year. Defense good against second tier teams, but gives up big points and yardage to the better teams if the Dog offense is really that good.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
9:21 pm
Pretty good is not good enough for me. Another 8-4 or 9-3 regular season with the schedule would be considered an absolute failure. Nice to hear the offense is catching up the defense though.
Dawg58
August 15th, 2012
9:22 pm
Dawgs are gonna whip Missouri. 34-17. Good Dawgs!
Rob
August 15th, 2012
9:22 pm
1st: uga88 gru? What were they thinking?
2nd: I like the sound of these stats we worry about ints and fumbles but this could easily be because of good defense. I’d rather see both sides making plays than only one dominating. Makes team more complete. Let’s just hope JHC lives up to those impressive stats he threw up come regular season! GO DAWGS!
ugab
August 15th, 2012
9:26 pm
gooo dawgs… 15 more days. hope the buffalo game gets these players warmed up..
JB
August 15th, 2012
9:27 pm
Play book to complicated. Not sure he can pass protect. Red Shirt and see the field sometime his soph year in mop up duty. Play the guy whose been there 4 years and gets tackled by the white lines on the field.
True Dawg
August 15th, 2012
9:27 pm
Nothing really important here. It was ones vesus twos as usual. The story doesn’t say wich backs were running against which defense so this whole article is suspect. Could be good, could be bad. We still have to wait and see, which is exactly how CMR wants it and how it should be.We’re talking about practice ya’ll… PRACTICE!!!
441North
August 15th, 2012
9:28 pm
Just remember guys, this is against the no. twos.
JB
August 15th, 2012
9:28 pm
9-3 this year with this team and schedule means bridesmaid forever under Richt, just say’n.
Grantham's The Man!
August 15th, 2012
9:29 pm
Sounds good to me! Isiah who? I also like Richt’s Vince Dooley impersonation.
Look for the Defense to win the next one. Go dawgs!
JB
August 15th, 2012
9:31 pm
Concerns me we haven’t opened many running lanes the last 2-3 years. Our backs seem to “hit a brick wall” when they get to the line. Not much push, and Dawgs had the biggest line in NCAA football last year
True Dawg
August 15th, 2012
9:32 pm
What really concerns me is whether or not CMR and CMB are willing to throughout the game plan if something is working very well. In the past if we are running well, they want to pass and vice versa. Remember the Bowl game with Texas A&M a few years back? They couldn’t stop our running game and for whatever the reason CMR and CMB decided to run it down their throat. Nearly every play was a running play! We even lined our fullbacks in the I.
BiggDawgK
August 15th, 2012
9:33 pm
The offense seems like they are going to be scoring a lot of points. Since everyone has repeatedly stressed that Georgia won’t be playing any good teams at all this year, even if the defense gives up a few scores it won’t matter anyway.
I wonder how the fans of the gameCOCKS, the gaytors, the barn and the pathetic north avenue trade school feel knowing everyone considers them a joke.
JB
August 15th, 2012
9:35 pm
True Dawg…..How about the SECCG last year when we came out with a 160 pound walk on RB in the second half and we were going to prove we could run on the number one D in the country and we could hardly run on Tech’s defense. We had them on their heels the first half. WTH.
BC
August 15th, 2012
9:36 pm
Richt continues to downplay Gurley’s superior performances, sounds familiar, did the same junk with Thomas & Ealey until they got sick of it and transferred.
Keep it up Richt, Gurley will transfer, just like Ealeyu & Thomas did, and they’ll find a coach who sees what they do, and your two favorites, Samuel & Marshall will get all the reps.
And that 8-4 season will be your year.
P.S. Speaking on 1 big play, Marshall was 4 rushes for 10 yards and 1 rush for 52 (Well, Keith Marshall has had 1 big run in 2 games, the rest of his carries were for a 2 yard average), so Marshall is the one Richt should be making THAT comment about, CERTAINLY NOT GURLEY.
I love this time of year
August 15th, 2012
9:38 pm
This may be a nc year , if not for the tough schedule
BC
August 15th, 2012
9:38 pm
Lovin the 2 catches by Gurley for 22 yards. The guy is a playmaker.
kerryb
August 15th, 2012
9:39 pm
Steamer Lane Bulldog
August 15th, 2012
9:12 pm
The N. Carolina boys and the new punter seem to be rounding, into pretty good shape.
The suspended guys are playing great. I just wish they could be more mature and stay out of trouble.
The Mizzou game scares me a little.
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Don’t worry so much about Missou. They have no O-line anymore. They had 2 starters go down with season ending injuries in their first scrimmage. Their LG was a 5th year Senior. He is backed up by a walk-on and true Freshman. Their RT went down with an ACL. He is backed up by a red shirt Sophomore. Our front 7 will run right through whats left of their O-line.
JB
August 15th, 2012
9:39 pm
I love Samuels heart, but he is a straight up, straight line runner who goes down easy. He’s big and strong and ought to be used inside the 10 for power.
nobody
August 15th, 2012
9:41 pm
What defense do Gurley and Marshall go against since they are basically third string?
JESUPDAWG
August 15th, 2012
9:44 pm
Looks like the tailback race is going to be a tough one. But it also looks like Gurley wants to play ball!!
OrlandoDawg
August 15th, 2012
9:46 pm
u go gurley…dawgs r hot baby
Cobb Dawg
August 15th, 2012
9:48 pm
Why do some assume that it’s 1’s vs 2’s? This ain’t HS!
JB
August 15th, 2012
9:49 pm
Our D will be the same D, only stronger,bigger,wiser, that played LSU in the first half. Let’s hope they’ve learned there are two halves. If so, look out
BC
August 15th, 2012
9:49 pm
Guess all that work Murray did with the Manning brothers didn’t pay off, if he can’t complete more than 57% against the No 2 defense.
Another interception, and a fumble. After Murray’s fourth Spring, really see why Mark Richt is concerned. Murray couldn’t get the ball to Tavarres King against the No 2 pass defense. This is the worst possible news.
That kind of performance by Aaron Murray, against the UGA No 2 defense, wouldn’t beat Mizzou, GT, Auburn, Florida, or South Carolina.
Not surprised Hutson Mason struggled against the No 1 defense. The No 1 defense was solid against the pass, going against the back up No. 2 set of receivers and the No 2 oline
Concerning, the No 1 defense is NOT solid against the run as Malcome & Samule both averaged over 6 yards per carry.
BC
August 15th, 2012
9:56 pm
Clemons is coming on. Vasser showed why he is No 1 on the depth chart today. Ogletree had a big day.
No 1 set of Receivers corp were completely shut down, King-Bennett-Brown-Lynch. Murray just couldn’t connect with any of them.
southgadawg
August 15th, 2012
9:58 pm
@BC
Are you lost in space? Please tell me you dont think Thomas and Easley shouldnt have transfered?
Don'tsufferfools
August 15th, 2012
9:59 pm
Get off all of this 1s vs 2s whining. When you are trying to develop a young OLine the last thing you need is for their confidence to be destroyed in a scrimmage. They need to experience success, not get stonewalled by Jenkins, Geathers, Washington, A.Jones and crew. 1 vs. 2 also develops more depth. Can you imagine the whining if we read poor offensive stats of 1O vs. 1D? No team is going to scrimmage 1s against each other for more than a handful of plays 2 weeks before season opener.
BC
August 15th, 2012
9:59 pm
Gurley sounds a lot like Trent Richardson with his ability to bust plays with big explosion runs. From his teammates comments, he’s SEC ready right now.
Too bad Mark Richt still has Harton getting as many carries as Gurley.
BC
August 15th, 2012
10:04 pm
Murray had 1 big 78 yard pass, his other 7 completions were only for 80 yards total.
Marshall had 1 big 52 yard run, his other runs averaged less than 2 yards a carry.
A little surprised Richt didn’t mention Murray or Marshall’s 1 big play, since Richt’s so into the “1 big play” theme with Gurley apparently now every press conference.
Brian
August 15th, 2012
10:05 pm
You know things are going well when you average 12.4 ypc and are a footnote. Good job Keith Marshall!
bubba4dawgs
August 15th, 2012
10:06 pm
Good to see the offense showing so well! Sounds like Todd is going to produce but I feel the other backs will do the same! Isaiah who? Who was worried about missing him? The weed has been removed from the team! GO DAWGS!!
USA today editor
August 15th, 2012
10:07 pm
Is there any defense? But anyone who puts stock in preseason scrimmages needs to step back and get realistic
BC
August 15th, 2012
10:14 pm
Defense did a great job forcing turnovers. About time.
BobDawg
August 15th, 2012
10:16 pm
When I saw Gurley’s size and speed I wondered why everyone was talking about Marshall and not much about Gurley… His size is more SEC ready than Marshall and looks like he has the instincts to take it to the House and break tackles…
BC, Richt is creating a good mindset not getting all lovey on the Frosh… Dooley didn’t even start Walker in his first game….
BobDawg
August 15th, 2012
10:19 pm
Actually, I only want Murray to throw 18 -25 times a game/Max… With this stable of backs, we can run the ball down most teams throats….and let the D do the rest….
Dawg Haus
August 15th, 2012
10:20 pm
Good to hear so many young Dawgs are doing well. I’m loving the freshman tailbacks!
Dewayne
August 15th, 2012
10:30 pm
I’d love to see them play all 4 of the backs in a game. Rotate them in an out throughout the game. It would open up the play action passing game. The O Line just needs to do their jobs!
ROFLMAO
August 15th, 2012
10:32 pm
They never give Lemay the same opportunities they afford the other backup qb, even though he is supposed to be the number 2. Baffles me.
Bama Man
August 15th, 2012
10:33 pm
The stats are overblown in scrimmages. Georgia’s defense should be really good this season and maybe some of their guys are taking longer to get into game shape than the offensive guys. I have watched Georgia’s defense play a lot and I think they were very good last season, but got worn down at times and I feel that may have been due to a lack of depth. I’m not sure how good the secondary will be until the suspended guys are back, but I know the defensive line should be deep with Smith, Geathers and Drew coming off the bench.
Bama Man
August 15th, 2012
10:42 pm
Remember, Thomas was the most productive back, but got less carries than Crowell & Samuel.
Thomas was productive? I’ve heard that guy sucked. Wasn’t he really little anyways? It seems like UGA doesn’t really use speed backs.
Arizona Dawg
August 15th, 2012
10:42 pm
Gurley will be starting by week 4, count on it.
David Byrne (Talking Heads)
August 15th, 2012
10:47 pm
When it comes to Murray and his turnover’s all I can say is: “Same as it ever was”
David Byrne
August 15th, 2012
10:47 pm
Enter your comments here
BC
August 15th, 2012
10:48 pm
Thomas led the team in yards per carry at 4.95, Crowell was 4.5, Samuel was 2.9, but Crowell & Samuel got more carries.
Tonight, Gurley averaged 12 ypc, 2 td’s, and got no more touches than 5′4” Harton, who averaged 4.5 yards epr carry, 0 td’s. Both got 7 carries.
Some things NEVER CHANGE at UGA.
Mobile Dawg
August 15th, 2012
10:49 pm
I’m not convinced Murray is the real deal either. Mason has a redshirt this year, unless Murray gets hurt, then my money says he’s the go to guy. Richt has a deal worked out with Mason, IMO.
Nick
August 15th, 2012
10:55 pm
Thomas would have been better-suited for a spread offense. BC, take away Thomas’ numbers in that one game against Auburn and I am sure he was not first on the team in yards. He did not have the power to run in a pro-style offense.
Nick
August 15th, 2012
10:57 pm
Tell me Thomas could have been effective in a pro-style offense. I don’t buy it. Plus Richt probably was sick of him after he was suspended three separate times in one season.
BC
August 15th, 2012
10:59 pm
7 turnovers in one scrimmage.
Does ANY OFFENSIVE COACH TEACH BALL PROTECTION AT UGA???????
Finished NEGATIVE in TURNOVER MARGIN against ranked teams in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011…….
Some things NEVER CHANGE.
Delusional Georgia hater
August 15th, 2012
11:01 pm
You know what this means!? Georgia’s defense will be sorry again, just like it was against LSU! The defense will regress back to the days of Willie Martinez. Georgia’s easy schedule won’t save them this time and if Georgia doesn’t fail, it will be because the refs gave them games or because someone good on the other team got hurt.
Delusional Georgia hater
August 15th, 2012
11:06 pm
Georgia doesn’t play ANYBODY decent from the West or anybody decent out of conference. Why do they ALWAYS get the breaks??? It’s not fair to everybody else!
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:08 pm
I don’t talk much but I’ll say this, I am sick and tired of people talking about Murray as if he’s not the best QB on the team when in actuality, he’s a top 5 QB in the nation. Hutson Mason with all due respect looks good because he is the BACKUP quarterback. People always love the backup. I remember people loved Joe Cox for years until they saw he wasn’t really that good. We upset GA Tech the year he started (Tech was ranked top 5 at home that game if yall forgot) because we didn’t allow him to throw the ball. As for the backs, all 4 of those guys need the ball for us to be as good as we can be. Please people keep in mind that championships are not won based off preseason scrimmage stats. How do you even know the stats are legit? This team is gonna be great if they stay healthy. Better than the 07 team that crushed Hawaii. God Bless all real football fans who know how to engage in real football talk. GO DAWGS!
BC
August 15th, 2012
11:08 pm
Willie’s defenses never averaged 38 points a game given up vs. ranked teams like Grantham’s d did last year. Don’t insult Willie.
If 2 freshmen put up 180 yards rushing on the No 1 defense, wonder how Crowell will do this time, another 180 yards per game?
Yeah man, that UGA D, some D there.
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:09 pm
And as for the schedule, we did play Bama and LSU both in 2008 and no one made excuses for us then
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:11 pm
2009 we played LSU and Arkansas and again no excuses
BC
August 15th, 2012
11:14 pm
Richt’s upset because his pet underachievers Murray & Samuel & Marshall didn’t play better than top performers Mason or Gurley–AGAIN, for the 2nd STRAIGHT WEEK!!!!
Bloggers are being right, more often than Richt, for the 2nd straight week!!!!
The Factor
August 15th, 2012
11:17 pm
@DElusional Georgia Hater,
You said it best, you are delusional and a pinhead. You know nothing how the conference rotates without influence from any SEC school. The conference office sets all games.
The Factor
August 15th, 2012
11:19 pm
@Loyal Dawg
You are a Patriot
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:20 pm
I wasn’t at the scrimmage and unless someone has video footage of the scrimmage, we’ll never see how it went down. For all we know, they blocked better for Gurley than they did for any other back. Stats don’t tell the complete story. Crowell had more yards and stats than Samuel in the Florida game last year, but it was clear that Samuel ran the rock better than IC did.
BC
August 15th, 2012
11:20 pm
Team actually had 8 turnovers in this 1 scrimmage.
Murray said afterwards:
“thought it was a great scrimmage offensively”
8 turnovers, great offensive scrimmage?
Nick
August 15th, 2012
11:22 pm
Grantham’s defense DID NOT give up 38 per game. Special teams gave South Carolina a free touchdown and then Murray’s pick-six and Crowell’s fumble basically handed South Carolina two more touchdowns. Then the breakdown on the o-line gave Murray no time to throw resulting in a scoop and score from Melvin Ingram. Against LSU, we certainly looked bad on defense in the second half but we didn’t have much depth on the d-line at all and couldn’t rotate guys like most teams can. Tyson was out and we had no quailty backups on the line. LSU got 14 puts from the Honey Badger’s TD and pick 6 by Claiborne. IN reality the defense played good, but they were not GREAT. You have to look and realize points a team gives up are nto always the defense’s fault. You can’t blame Grantham for Murray throwing a pick. The same thing in the Michigan State game, a pick 6 gave them a free touchdown. Not the defense, BC.
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:24 pm
@ Factor
The Dawgs haven’t had an “easy” schedule in my life and I’m 29 lol. How can you expect Auburn to be great one year and down the next? Bama sucked for years but now they great so should we be forced to play them only when they are title contenders? I bet someone who’s not suppose to be “hard” is really good this season.
Delusional Georgia hater
August 15th, 2012
11:25 pm
I’m making fun of the idiots on here like GTboob, SSI and a person smart enough to know… that’s why I put “delusion Georgia hater”…
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:26 pm
The off and special teams gave up more pts than the D in the Cocks game Nick
Delusional Georgia hater
August 15th, 2012
11:27 pm
All you need to know about scrimmage stats: Vasser had two more sacks than Jarvis Jones and Tibbs had more receiving yards than King or Bennett. Stats are overrated in preseason, though good game by Gurley. I hope he gets to carry the rock more.
jonkdawg GarlicBreath
August 15th, 2012
11:27 pm
well looks like Murray gonna be starter against Buffaloes not Mason, aint it right?
Nick
August 15th, 2012
11:29 pm
That’s what I was trying to explain to the people who are bashing Grantham. Saying Grantham is worse than Martinez is absolutely ridiculous.
Nick
August 15th, 2012
11:30 pm
Is BC a Georgia hater or is he just convinced he is a genius?
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:31 pm
Nick there are football fans and then there are people who understand football. My wife is a football fan but she don’t understand crap about it. You feel me bro?
BC
August 15th, 2012
11:33 pm
Nick, you must be new to football. The way defensive stats work are, things like interceptions or fumbles by the UGA offense that are immediate touchdowns, count against defensive scoring, as do punt/kick return td’s by opponents, as do offensive scores by opponents. Didn’t know if you were aware, but on cfbstats, UGA shows over 38.8 points a game in defensive scoring, against ranked teams in 2011. YOU mgith WISH it didn’t count, but unfortunately, IT ALL COUNTS.
http://www.cfbstats.com/2011/leader/911/team/defense/split13/category09/sort01.html
Nick
August 15th, 2012
11:33 pm
Yes, I see what you are saying. It would be nice to read any board on a Georgia article without haters from other schools or angry Georgia fans. I am so ready for this season to start.
Unspecified
August 15th, 2012
11:34 pm
Dear BC,
A lot of times UGA calls two plays at a time and then the QB selects the play at the line of scrimmage. If you’ll notice the QB holds up one or two fingers. I would have to look at my playbook to remember the name of this system but CMR and CMB have done this with every QB. From what I understand also, the QB rarely calls the “audible” that you are referring to. Instead, the team may call a play with a tag and the QB has the freedom to take the tag off the play call . For instance, the play is called Adam 13-2. Adam means the guard is pulling and going to double team, the number 13 means the QB is under center, and the number 2 means the play is run to the right. So the play Adam 13-2 is called and if the offense has what it needs in order to double team effectively the play is run. If the defense doesn’t give what is needed for the offense to double team effectively then the tag is taken off and the play 13-2 is run. Just FYI, this is how Florida State ran their system until Jimbo took over as head coach. They may still run this system but I’m not sure.
IluvmyG
August 15th, 2012
11:34 pm
Dam I hate Trolls.
Nick
August 15th, 2012
11:36 pm
BC, I don’t care what a site says about our defense. It’s not the D’s fault is someone on offense screws up just because a statistical system says it does… yes, it counts from a “scoring defense” number, but it doesn’t tell the real tale of how the defense performed.
BC
August 15th, 2012
11:38 pm
This stat worries me more, Grnatham’s horrible red zone defense, worse than Willie Martinez’s ever was:
http://www.cfbstats.com/2011/leader/911/team/defense/split01/category27/sort05.html
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:38 pm
UGA vs the game cocks in 2011 a pick 6, a pick that was returned to darn near the goal line, a fake punt td, a sack fumble td, which means that even though stats would say the def gave up the whole 45pts, people with football IQ know that I just named 28 points that the def shouldn’t be responsible for which means that 17 points, they were responsible for. Stats again mean nothing. They don’t tell the complete story.
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:40 pm
How come we don’t just give all the postseason awards to the people with the highest stats?
BC
August 15th, 2012
11:43 pm
Actually, all 45 points scored by South Carolina COUNTED AGAINST THE DEFENSE, again, I know you’re new to football, but here’s the way it works, notice the points counted in the South Cartolina game against the Georgia defense, it was not 28, like you hoped, it was 45:
http://www.cfbstats.com/2011/team/257/scoring/defense/gamelog.html
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:44 pm
So you believe what your eyes see or what stats say?
Unspecified
August 15th, 2012
11:45 pm
Dear BC,
My whole point in informing you about what you claim is an “audible” is not really an audible and I was using that to point out that you don’t know what your talking about when it comes to football. Just because you sit at home and play madden all day doesn’t mean you understand the game. Statistics don’t show the entire story. I bet, if you looked you would find that Willie M’s defenses gave up more TD’s from outside of the redzone than inside the redzone.
BC
August 15th, 2012
11:46 pm
Bobo allows both Murray & Mason to check off to run audibles, if the defense continues to use passing schemes.
Mason was MUCH better than Murray today at run audibles.
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:46 pm
If I go out and carry the ball 25 times for 90 yards against a tough defense, but you go out and have 2 big plays that broke just right for you when the defense may have made a mistake and you end up with like 3 carries for 120 yards, are you better than me?
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:49 pm
If you get 2 sacks but I get double teamed all game long, are you better than me because your stats were better?
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:50 pm
Stats do not tell the COMPLETE story.
Hot dog
August 15th, 2012
11:52 pm
Ignore BC, he is in love with himself and in set in his opinion that stats tell the whole story of a team. Okay, what if LSU had a better SCORING defense than Alabama? If that had been true, would that make their defense better? Stats are way overblown. Nick and Loyal, please don’t feed the trolls.
BC
August 15th, 2012
11:52 pm
Willie’s defenses NEVER gave up as many td’s, on %, as Grantham’s, Grantham gave up a td over 71% in 2010, and over 65% in 2011, finished 11th or last in the SEC both seasons.
Willie’s D’s gave up 48% in 07′, 63% in 08′, and 53% in 09′.
Grantham’s red zone defense is MUCH worse than Willie Martinez’s red zone defense EVER was.
http://www.cfbstats.com/2007/leader/911/team/defense/split01/category27/sort05.html
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:53 pm
This is why I don’t talk much because the people who know and understand the least tend to speak the most. I like talking real football. I read the columns all the time about the Dawgs but rarely do I speak because people go insane and they know nothing about what they’re talking about.
LOYAL DAWG
August 15th, 2012
11:55 pm
You right Hot Dog… On a serious note, I believe this is the best team we gonna put on the field since we’ve had Richt
OKCBulldog
August 15th, 2012
11:56 pm
Anytime you have RICHARD SAMUEL averaging over 6 yards a carry it says one of two things or both, 1) Either we have a hellafide offensive line or 2) Our defense regardless whether he ran against the ones or twos, are in for a long season against the rush.
I love Richard, his heart, hard work ethics, team player, do the right thing attitude on and off the field, ect… But yall know he has never gotten out of anybodys way when he runs the ball. His little one and two yard carries just dont cut it.
But I have to give it up to him in the Florida game last year. He played like man now! His determination was one of the differences in that game down toward the end.
I wish him and the rest of the runningbacks well this year as well as the whole team….GO DAWGS!!
BC
August 15th, 2012
11:56 pm
The team chemistry was +28 points when Mason was QB today, +21 points when Murray was QB.
Mason went against the No 1 defense, and Murray vs. the No 2 defense.
Pj
August 15th, 2012
11:56 pm
Just my two cents…
0-12 thru 6-6 and richt gets fired on the spot
7-5 he probably still goes and we make a play for Kirby
8-4 or 9-3 – the AD makes some lame excuse as to the positive direction of the program and great 30+ recruiting class and we go chik fila or outback
10-2 is the most likely. We lose 2 close Ones and miss out on the big time once again. Status quo.
11-1 – we are back – bcs bowl
12-0 – hell freezes over and tide roll melts
nobody
August 15th, 2012
11:59 pm
Boy I hope Richt reads all these posts about Mason!! Im sure he will change his mind right around! Save your energy. Richt doesnt care about your QB opinions.
Hot dog
August 16th, 2012
12:01 am
OKC, you have to keep in mind that scrimmage numbers never really make much sense. Vasser had 3 sacks and JJ had one. I would expect the defense to play better, but considering the defense lost only one solid guy off last year’s squad (Boykin), it’s hard to expect any reason why we would regress. I think the defense had some guys out there who were out of shape or banged up pretty badly. Remember that John Jenkins was out of shape at the start of camp and wasn’t effective early on.
LOYAL DAWG
August 16th, 2012
12:03 am
The thing that drives fans crazy about CMR is that he basically is a rare breed, a coach in big time college football with character who stands for something. Im willing to bet, if LSU could have gotten away with it in the court of public opinion, honey badger would still be there on the field. If Richt had been willing to sell his soul to winning and lose what makes him who he is, he’d have a title by now. See Gene Chizik. I believe we can win the right way with this team this year.
Hot dog
August 16th, 2012
12:03 am
You know, Brantley put up outstanding numbers in a backup role too. I’m sure Urban Meyer wishes he had benched Tebow his senior year, right? Remember how great Brantley was supposed to be according to Florida fans?
BC
August 16th, 2012
12:04 am
UGA has a NEGATIVE TURNOVER MARGIN, vs. ranked teams, 2008-2011:
http://www.cfbstats.com/2008/leader/911/team/offense/split13/category12/sort01.html
8 turnovers in 1 scrimmage 2 weeks before the season starts.
Mark Richt can’t fix this issue.
LOYAL DAWG
August 16th, 2012
12:05 am
The most beloved position in football is the backup QB
LOYAL DAWG
August 16th, 2012
12:07 am
Brantley sucked the whole time, he just finally got exposed when he got to play
BC
August 16th, 2012
12:07 am
Hot dog, must be one of the guys who go along with the coaches, sure Joe Terishinski was better than Matthew Stafford, and Joe Cox was better than Zach Mettenberger, redshirt Knowshon Moreno….sure Hot Dog, sure. Coaches are never wrong.
LOYAL DAWG
August 16th, 2012
12:12 am
Since you love stats so much BC, im sure you recall how Stafford threw more ints than td as a freshman while Joe T was there right? he took off really late in his 1st year and going into his 2nd year. He wasn’t great right away. Zach wasn’t ready and when his time came he got in trouble, and the same Stafford you are raving about, STATISICALLY speaking since thats what you judge by, Murray has better stats than Stafford. Now you gonna tell me Murray better than Stafford?
BC
August 16th, 2012
12:19 am
Let’s see, Stafford went 4-4 against teams who finished top 25 in 2007-2008.
Aaron Murray has gone 0-9 vs. teams that finished top 25 in 2010-2011.
Yes, undoubtedly, Stafford was better than Murray.
LOYAL DAWG
August 16th, 2012
12:20 am
Proving my point that your stats mean nothing right???
BC
August 16th, 2012
12:20 am
Even Joe Cox beat a team that finished in the top 25. Murray never has.
BC
August 16th, 2012
12:21 am
ESPN’s KC Joyner, rated Aaron Murray, as the No 2 MOST OVERRATED player in the NATION a few days ago.
LOYAL DAWG
August 16th, 2012
12:23 am
But your stats are what you go by. Your stats say Wille Martinez is better than Grantham. Mason is better than Murray.
LOYAL DAWG
August 16th, 2012
12:25 am
But Joe Cox didn’t get to the SEC title game. Joe Cox went 8-5 and the game he beat GA Tech that you are refferring to, I already told you we won because Ealey and King ran wild that night. You could’ve played QB that game.
LOYAL DAWG
August 16th, 2012
12:26 am
Would you rather go 10-2 and heading into the SEC title beating no ranked teams, or 8-5 beating 1 ranked team?
t2go
August 16th, 2012
12:28 am
Todd is a Gurley-MAN!!!!! Go Dawgs!!!!
LOYAL DAWG
August 16th, 2012
12:29 am
I agree he is a man but all 4 backs gotta be good this season for us to really do something
LOYAL DAWG
August 16th, 2012
12:29 am
TG3 and Marshall are gonnna be stars though
Chuck UGA
August 16th, 2012
12:30 am
Picture Day is a thing of the past…it is dead. It is a waste of time thanks to the cheaters around the Ohio State program.
Greg
August 16th, 2012
1:23 am
Wait till this defense sees a team in a different color. They’re eyes are going to get big and they’ll be ready! Don’t worry!
Go Dawgs!!!!
August 16th, 2012
1:26 am
LOYAL DAWG knows football….BC needs to shutup…FACT
MountainDawg
August 16th, 2012
1:36 am
Great play by Chase Vasser. I’d love to see an All SEC season for him.
ahhh, it's that time
August 16th, 2012
1:38 am
I know it’s almost time for opening kickoff, Masons’ dad or HS coach is blogging that he should start ahead of Murray. Next week it’ll be the folks from Carolina ( THE Carolina, not SC) blogging that LeMay should start. I applaud their support of their guy, but I watch practice a time or two every week….it ain’t that close. Murray may not be head AND shoulders above Mason, but he’s at least head and most of the shoulder above him.
7576DAWG
August 16th, 2012
1:51 am
Murray had a good scrimmage the first time but this time his turnovers started showing up again. Last year Murray was great in some games but in the games we lost Murray averaged 3 turnovers. CMR can’t hope that he improves and just leave him in there like he did last year if he starts turning the ball over. You know if Murray is going to have a good game or not. If he starts turning the ball over he will do it the entire game.
7576DAWG
August 16th, 2012
1:57 am
I don’t mind losing to a better team but when you beat a team as bad as we beat South Carolina last year and lose because of turnovers and no leadership it just hurts your heart. We can’t have that this year.
Both Gurley and Marshall had a lot of yards but when you take away their one long run each , both only averaged 2 to 3 yards. They need to average 5 to 6 yards to keep the yardage tapes moving up the field. We don’t need a bunch of three and out like last year.
7576DAWG
August 16th, 2012
2:03 am
CMR won’t let Murray and the other QB’s get tackled , fearing they may get hurt but doing that won’t help them learn ball security. I think Jarvis Jones and Robinson are not trying to blitz since they can’t tackle the QB. Both are so physical they may hurt somebody. I think Grantham is taking it easy with both and then open the can of wupe A@@ in the Missouri game.
nash
August 16th, 2012
2:17 am
I hope we all say IC who? this year
Glory Between the Hedges
August 16th, 2012
2:30 am
Well our 2’s are better than Missouri’s ones on defense so we should be undefeated until South Carolina…GO DAWGS!
Fair n Balanced
August 16th, 2012
4:18 am
Lots of positive stuff here but…..an interception and a fumble….nothing changed at qb.
7576DAWG
August 16th, 2012
4:35 am
As optimistic as I would like to be the one thing I didn’t want to start hearing was a rash of turnovers. I have been following Georgia since the late sixty’s and I can’t remember any Quarterback coming even close to Murray’s turnover numbers last year. We have way too good of a team this year to beat ourselves.
Conley was great last year , we just under utilized him. I knew he would stand out this year if we just threw the ball to him.
tell me again
August 16th, 2012
5:15 am
Wow – Alabama reported, get this – 27 secondary violations yesterday concerning illegal phone and text contacting of recruits – do you see any headlines anywhere? If UGA had 27 secondary violations the AJC would have it on the front page and all of the idiotic posters would be screaming that Richt has lost control of the coaching staff….but when it happens at that clean Bama program – yawn – no big deal…..Spurrier catches a player drinking – yawn – boys will be boys. UGA finds a player at 2 am taking a tinkle on the front lawn of the dorm – OH MY GOD! The players are drunkards and running nekkid in the streets! What a sham.
RedandBlackDAWG
August 16th, 2012
5:50 am
Two things to remember.
1. It was a controlled scrimmage.
2. The guys are tired of hitting each other, and want to start playing. You will not see the same mistakes in a real game.
TDawg
August 16th, 2012
6:09 am
15 days. Time to strap it on and start prepping some cans of whoop $$s. go Dawgs!!
Love hearing about the backs. I like all 5 of them and they hopefully have as good a character as we have been hearing about. Offense seems to be really shaping up and I am not worried about the D. Great to see about Rev Drew. He looked so good in spring game, hope he makes a lot of plays this year.
About BC. If stats say Thomas and Ealey were great backs then stats are for losers. Thomas was small and surprisingly slower than you would have thought. Also couldn’t count on him. Ealey would have made a good 3rd string back for a top SEC school and should not have been best we had. Too slow and little power. Bad attitude in practice and had to go for good of team. Please do not respond with his ypc as I don’t give a damn.
Just Saying
August 16th, 2012
6:33 am
@7576DAWG
You are correct about the avg/carry, but don’t forget we had a running back in the 80’s who only averaged 3-4 yards per carry (after you subtracted out 2-3 long carries/game). That dude went on to win the Heisman!!!
Just Saying
August 16th, 2012
6:40 am
I know we have some kids suspended in early games, but what excites me most about the current DAWGs is their maturity. I think we were at an all-time low several years ago with lots of trouble makers on our team. It feels like we have gone to great lenghths to get the poison out of the locker room…..if you know what I mean.
Larry
August 16th, 2012
7:05 am
Isiah who?
vince
August 16th, 2012
7:15 am
But Gurley is not a midget so he wont get many carries.
ROFLMAO
August 16th, 2012
7:25 am
The backup qb goes Against the no. 1 defense and performs better than the starter against the no. 2 defense, and the midget is better. Loyal dawg, u know nothing about the game.
chazzo
August 16th, 2012
7:27 am
SI picking the Dawgs #9 is telling. They, historically, have not been one of the kinder news sources when it comes to UGA. Young backs busting a couple of big runs against the #2 defense does not a Trent Richardson make. I’m not a downer Dawg, but let’s not place a world of expectations on another freshman’s shoulders. I want to know about Malcome and Samuel’s long runs. If they are in fact getting more consistent runs, that’s actually more impressive to me.
Jimmy Crack
August 16th, 2012
7:29 am
We have wide receivers loaded with talent, but I am still concerned about Murray’s lack of ball security. He is a very talented QB but makes head-scratching decisions at times. Hopefully, our defense will rule the season and Murray will do a good job as a game manager. He will get his yards and plenty of touchdown passes, but he has to show better judgement. If he does that, we can go undefeated.
KeepDreaming
August 16th, 2012
7:35 am
HURLEY GURLEY!!!! Can’t wait to see this guy bust some tackles and upper lips!!!
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August 16th, 2012
7:35 am
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OrlandoDawg
August 16th, 2012
7:35 am
Great comments from CMR…Marshall & Gurley…we are set …Bam, Bam….a one two punch….
JB
August 16th, 2012
7:45 am
Murray needs to beat a good team. He hasn’t done that yet. Not all his fault I would say. I would say his play has WON us games. This year could be the year. Great defense which helps big.
Fair and Balanced
August 16th, 2012
7:49 am
Richt’s assessment is correct – we are an average team (he said pretty good but not great….that’s average or better put, it’s mediocre). How is the qb situation going to improve? We have had this going on ever since Murray was qb. Senseless interceptions and fumbles…..interceptions and fumbles that lose ball games. Nahh……GA goes 9-3. We could do worse. Prediction: We lose at least one game in Columbia, 2 others in the SEC and struggle with Tech. We could lose to Vandy, TN, FL or AUB. And the really bad news is that if we are only mediocre now – with suspensions and injuries and a few more kicked off the team for foolishness……we could go 7-5. My expectation is low. Come on Dogs – surprise me!
Kramer
August 16th, 2012
7:52 am
Fair & Balanced, please son! There is no way this team is 7-5! We are too talented and have the right coaches in place. Not to mention the schedule dictates we will not be a 7-5 team. At worse, they are a 9-3 team.That is fair and balanced.
obamaSINLADEN
August 16th, 2012
7:54 am
dont look past buffalo.
CHDawg
August 16th, 2012
7:59 am
Fair and Balanced writes, “Prediction: We lose at least one game in Columbia.” I will bet a billion dollars we lose no more than one game in Columbia, and I would bet lunch at Lizard’s Thicket that we win.
CHDawg
August 16th, 2012
8:02 am
@I’m shocked—this UGA blog has become a cesspool, collecting the comments of pathetic losers like you. You are just jealous because the Dawgs have a great football program and you perceive that your team doesn’t.
Oversigning
August 16th, 2012
8:09 am
That’s all nice but there is the matter of Georgia’s oversignin this yar. It needs to be investigated.
Oversigning
August 16th, 2012
8:10 am
Dawgs have 26 commits and are expected to sign up to 34 players. Oversigning is wrong. Isn’t that what we hear from the dawg fans all the time???
CHDawg
August 16th, 2012
8:12 am
On the ignorant comments about Richt not creditiing Gurley. Remember how much trouble we have had with setting expectations too high for multiple TBs in recent years, folks??!! Maybe, CMR would like to let the Carolina Hot Rods come in and exceed expectations this year–it works a lot better on all counts. CMR is a smart man, and we have room to play at least four TBs! Stop worrying. If the Gurls can run, the Gurls will play! My prediction.
RedandBlackDAWG
August 16th, 2012
8:14 am
ROFLMAO
August 16th, 2012
7:25 am
The backup qb goes Against the no. 1 defense and performs better than the starter against the no. 2 defense, and the midget is better. Loyal dawg, u know nothing about the game.
It would behoove a person like you to understand what the words “Controlled Scrimmage” means. You obviously have no idea at all. Playing against the number one versus number two defensive units has a little to do with it.
It is better to be thought an idiot, than to open ones mouth, or in this case, typing one’s thoughts, and confirm it, in your case. Engage brain before doing so and you will be better off.
DIT
August 16th, 2012
8:16 am
Maybe I’m out of line here, but it makes me a little apprehensive with the 2nd team scoring and driving on our 1st team defense. Sounds like we have a lot of work to do. What makes me feel better is the fact that CMR appears to be pretty upset with it as well. Let’s hope he addresses these issues before the Missouri game.
AltamahaDawg
August 16th, 2012
8:23 am
Yep, Vasser will lead the team in tackles this year. He’s our best defensive player.
CDAWG
August 16th, 2012
8:24 am
Missouri is predicting a win over us. It won’t be good if we go up there and get beat! Murray needs to start sleeping with the football and carrying it around with him 24/7!
Blue
August 16th, 2012
8:26 am
BC…pay attention…Richt DID mention the 52 yard run. Try to stay in the conversation son…
VADAWG
August 16th, 2012
8:27 am
I didn’t know there was so many unemployed offensive coordinators and Quarter Back Coaches. They are all on this blog. Good Lord let the coaches coach. Do you Tards really think if Mason was better than Murray CMR would leave Hutson the bench. Bottom line is CMR believes Murray gives us the best chance to win and I tend to believe him. He has coached a lot of QBS in his day.
Newman
August 16th, 2012
8:28 am
Who are these backs torching? Our defense???
RedPantiesDawg
August 16th, 2012
8:30 am
Get the picture, UGA vs Mizzou:
Big dawg with fire in eyes and teeth bared, SEC jersey on, standing around the corner.
Scrawny little cat with Mizzou shirt on, walking towards the corner.
Big Dawg, says, “…heeeeere, kitty, kitty…
Compare 2011 RB stable vs 2012 RB stable
August 16th, 2012
8:35 am
Last year, we had Carlton Thomas, Ken ( Boo) Malcome and R. Samuel
(coming back over from LB spot) and IC and Harton, all at running back position. We had the former TE as their FB to block, although he never ran the ball more than 3 times all year if that. Ogletree’s bro Zander also played FB.
In 2012 we have Harton, and the two NC boys Gurely and Marshall, Boo Malcome with a season under his belt and a R Samuel, now having made the adjustment back to RB and THE HERO of the Florida game.
UGA is far better than they were one year ago and without IC. If the O line can stay healthy and develop some thin depth, UGA on ) should be much better. I staill worry about Murray, as he is a shaky, nervous dude in big games and with pressure in his face.
We have in 2012 Merritt Hall and Zander O. and the monster kid Quinton something all at FB. DEPTH there as well.
Go Dogs.
VINCE
August 16th, 2012
8:37 am
Vasser best defensive player. You’re loony.
Dawg Tired
August 16th, 2012
8:55 am
Gurley, like Mason, is probably doomed. He seems to be the best at his position. Murray seems to have picked up right where he left off last year. Int and fumble. Therefore, we will redshirt Mason. Makes sense.
BC == pile of dawg poo.
August 16th, 2012
8:59 am
@BC
Murray had 1 big 78 yard pass, his other 7 completions were only for 80 yards total.
Marshall had 1 big 52 yard run, his other runs averaged less than 2 yards a carry.
BC == pile of dawg poo.
lover boy
August 16th, 2012
9:01 am
@AAAAA Athens Bail Bonds R Us
“Any more dawgs arrested today?”
Are you looking for a lover boy in jail? You punk.
DawginLex
August 16th, 2012
9:03 am
You truly are pathetic and desperate when you judge and make comments about who should start for UGA based on scrimmage stats from a scrimmage that was closed to the public and media.
JB
August 16th, 2012
9:03 am
Dawgs over signing…don’t think so. 10 or so will enroll early thus the real number will be around 24. Trust me, we have the room and know the rules.
tony
August 16th, 2012
9:03 am
To say that the defense is respondsible for Murray’s fumble when the gamecock’s defense scored on his turnover is ultimately unreasonable. Turnovers hurt this team more than anything else. I believe the outcome would of been different had Mr Richt started Ken Malcome and bench Aaron Murray at some point for turning the ball over. I think Aaron Murray believe that he is entitle to turn the ball over because no one never held him accountable.
This season shouldn’t be about Aaron Murray, OL, defense, rbs, and the assistent coaches – this season should be about Mr Richt’s decision making and his coaching ability.
JB
August 16th, 2012
9:06 am
Trap games this year. Tenn,Vandy and Tech….Vandy has like 18 starters coming back and so does Tenn.
Games we could play well and lose. SC & Fla.
A game we could walk in unprepared and get killed. A Van Gordor coached seasoned Auburn team.
DawginLex
August 16th, 2012
9:11 am
Vandy has 13 starters returning, not 18. Vandy lost key seniors, especially on defense. They will go 6-6 or maybe 7-5. Hope they beat SC but not likely. They won’t beat us either
JoeFann
August 16th, 2012
9:13 am
I like CMR trying to keep Gurley’s head fitting inside the helmet. More meaningful would be to take away the RB and WR and QB breakaway plays and then look at the numbers. 1st O against 2nd D is always gonna yield some big plays. Of concern to me is that three of the top four tacklers were DBs. Maybe that’s a product of a lot of pass vs run plays, but if they’re tackling on runs, we’ve got problems up front. Chip, what was the run/pass play call split against the 1st D?
Glad to see Rome, Drew and JHC showing up. There’s talent in the backfield, albeit still learning to block, I’m sure. Now, if that O-line can just gel and start moving people…
Yuuup
August 16th, 2012
9:14 am
I really like Gurley’s size and attitude (coming to GA even after Marshall committed – looking forward to competing, etc.).
AltamahaDawg
August 16th, 2012
9:18 am
You probabaly do hear that oversigning is wrong from Georgia fans. That’s a easy thing to critisize when our coach hasn’t and doesn’t do it. BUT we heard it from the National Sports Media, The SouthEastern Conference, and former Bama players……….so full disclusure, we are just repeating others.
Bazooka Joe
August 16th, 2012
9:26 am
I hate the stats for these scrimmages. #1 O vs #2 D and vice versa means nothing to me, useless stats. Put the #1 O vs #1 D and #2 O vs #2D then lets see what happens.
Joey
August 16th, 2012
9:26 am
“…running back who can create plays like that when there’s really nothing there.”
**************************************
I was excited until I got to that sentence by Conley. Look at the stats – about 2 yds per carry when you take out the long runs by Gurley and Marshall. If our O-line can’t consistantly open holes vs our #2 D . . .
That line better grow up and get better in a hurry – these talented young backs can’t do it by themselves.
WDE
August 16th, 2012
9:27 am
Murray 8-14-158-1-1
Mason 8-18-67-1-1 some one explain how Mason was better here?
@DawginLex
August 16th, 2012
9:34 am
Re: 9:03 comment. Exactly right! Too many variables that none of us are aware of.
uncle kirk
August 16th, 2012
9:36 am
BC
You are a hater and an idiot. Mason was wanted by no major colleges. UGA gave him a scholarship because he loved UGA and they thought he would be a great back up. That is all he will ever be. He aint that good. He is a great kid and a practice player. Much like the red-headed kid they had starting a few years ago. Get over it and STFU.
To the poster who tried to show statistically
August 16th, 2012
9:37 am
that Willie Martinez was a better DC than Todd Grantham, good luck with selling that one to UGA fans who have actually been watching the games the last decade.
AltamahaDawg
August 16th, 2012
9:38 am
I don’t know about tech as a trap game. It’s a game we can lose, but not because of that. I’d say TN gets full attention too, Especially since its right after Vandy. Not sure you can have back to back traps game either. Tempted to say Vandy could be a “trap”. Except they usually give us a good game, and that is to surprise.
Not sure what would cause them to be casual or unprepared going to Auburn. I’d doubt that very much.
Homepage | MrSEC
August 16th, 2012
9:41 am
[...] 11Mark Richt was not pleased with Georgia’s scrimmage but freshman running back Todd Gurley was again the star. ”Let the hype begin.” [...]
Poor UGA Dawgs
August 16th, 2012
9:42 am
Let’s make sure UGA doesn’t play a freshman … Gurley “might” miss a blocking assignent.
Chip Towers
August 16th, 2012
9:43 am
BC: That’s not how it worked. Gurley’s yards came with No. 1 offense. Not sure what your agenda is but you don’t know what you’re talking about.
AltamahaDawg
August 16th, 2012
9:44 am
Great pick up there, Joey. Be nice if somebody said, he gets through that hole like a veteran.
On the other hand, that’s still an improvement. Last year we had nothing positive gained when there’s nothing really there.
done
August 16th, 2012
9:44 am
Are Rambo and Ogletree suspended or not?
Layinlow
August 16th, 2012
9:45 am
Sorry but I’m not getting all lathered up about Georgia this year. Show me arron Murray that you can beat a top sec team. Show me Todd gurley that you can run like a stud when the real games start. Show me ray drew that you can live up to the enourmas recruiting hype. Show me mike bobo that you are a worthy sec coordinator. My hope is that uga can get back to the upper echelon of the sec but they need to prove it when the real games start. I’ve grown weary of the preseason hype!
nobody
August 16th, 2012
9:45 am
regardless of who the QB is, he must exercise ball security….you can trace every loss of last season to QB failures to maintain ball security…I imagine the coaches have had enough of it also….
Chip Towers
August 16th, 2012
9:48 am
done: Don’t know and won’t know ’til they say so.
AltamahaDawg
August 16th, 2012
9:53 am
Very strange set of Receiving stats there.
Bless your heart BC
August 16th, 2012
9:59 am
I hope you were down on the field for this scrimmage BC with the way you’re dissecting it.
Who in there right mind wants Ealey and C. Thomas back?!? Those guys aren’t anything like the guys UGA has now. Gurley, Marshall, and Malcome are all young, hungry and hardworking!
And I know A. Murray has struggled against top teams, but give him a chance. This is his Junior season and will be his 4th year in the system. I expect big things!
Who’s with me? Goooo Dawgs!
MIA
August 16th, 2012
10:04 am
Chip, where is Justin Scott Wesley?? I thought some were saying he was going to be a breakout player this year an I have yet to see him in a scrimmage….
1eyedJack
August 16th, 2012
10:05 am
That is a nasty looking scar on Gurley’s right leg. That had to hurt.
“I thought we looked like a pretty good team,” Richt said. “But pretty good is about 8-4, maybe 9-3 if you’re lucky. We’d like to do better than 8-4, but that’s about how we played today. It wasn’t just awful but it wasn’t great. . . . I didn’t see a team that was ready to be great. I saw a team that was still pretty good. So I wasn’t that thrilled about it.”
At least CMR ain’t pumping sunshine this year.
Maybe it’s time CMR required the QBs to tote the football with them 24/7. And if I see you without it you’ll give me twenty.
DIT
August 16th, 2012
10:12 am
I read where someone posted that Mizzou is counting UGA as a victory already. I sure hope they are! Talk about a game that Murray needs to prove and get that monkey off his shoulder. Winning that game would ease some pressure from Murray. Lose that one and the pressure mounts too much on him and he goes out and makes bad decisions.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
10:14 am
Chip
I would really like to see more receptions from our RB/FB – TEs on swing & screen-passes. Glad to see J. Rome get a couple, but why not crank it up this year? I am so afraid we will run into a stout Defensive line that stuffs us and CMB will not be prepared to shake it outside to spread the D. This will open up the middle. S.C. is not going to let us just run between the tackles AND they aren’t planing on giving Murray time to throw. Coach Bobo needs to be prepared better this year than last year. I was encourged by the spring -game, we ran a lot of end-around, swing, screen & halfback passes and moved the ball really well. I think getting to the outside is the key to opening the middle. Thanks for the updates…
IT IS WHAT IT IS
August 16th, 2012
10:20 am
If Todd Gurley keeps this rushing attack going!! He def deserves the number 1 spot at running back! If hes not then i will lose a lot of respect of the saying the best players will play!!
UGA Insider
August 16th, 2012
10:22 am
Our main players on defense did NOT play much so no worries at all. You can’t risk it because they know what to do come game time. This defense if gonna be awesome when we go to Columbia, Mo.
IT IS WHAT IT IS
August 16th, 2012
10:22 am
All of the people who really actually think Hutson Mason Is better than Aaron Murray!! shut up!!!!!!! Ur so dumb!!!!!!!! Your stupid!!!!!! Give me a break!!!!!!!!!!!!
AltamahaDawg
August 16th, 2012
10:23 am
JSW had some catches in the scrimmage last week I think. Doesn’t look like they were not working on the normal passing game yesterday.
AltamahaDawg
August 16th, 2012
10:24 am
Do you think they will lose up at Mizzou , Insider?
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 16th, 2012
10:25 am
The D-Line must be GREAT if Gurley did that to them. A YOUNG O-Line made those holes?
bitter
August 16th, 2012
10:30 am
The “O” line blue big holes for all the running backs
turd roll has been hidden his stick neck and is hanging out in
–trailer park central just out side of tusk–ur–looserville
———DAWGS WILL RULE THIS SEASON———-UH—-UH
———DID someone say the QB’s had 4 fumbles—3 int’s
————-uh——-uh—————-uh——–sh_t
I-DOG
August 16th, 2012
10:30 am
BC:
that is hilarious. You called Marshall “one of Richt’s pet underachievers.” Since he is a true Frosh who has not yet played in a game (because the games haven’t started yet) how exactly has he underachieved so far in his UGA career?
Do you not like the way he drinks water at the breaks? The way he ties his shoes in the locker room before practice?
I am with you 100%. I can’t believe that guy hasn’t led UGA to an SEC title yet. What a bust, the guy doesn’t have a single rushing yard for UGA so he was obviously overhyped and they way Richt has stuck with him just shows Richt’s blind loyalty. He should have been dismissed from the team 45 minutes after signing day. My understanding is that his signature went under the signature line twice and it leaned to the right. I wouldn’t allow a back like that on MY team if I were in charge.
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 16th, 2012
10:33 am
bitter——————–=============Who BLUE? You need a Date to teach you spelling!!!!!! LOL
ARdawg
August 16th, 2012
10:40 am
That is some great news on Gurley. I am jacked. Hopefully, the buddy competition with Marshall can play out in game time this year. Much sooner than they had expected I imagine.
I see the Dawgs as much improved in the backfield as compared to last year
ARdawg
August 16th, 2012
10:42 am
Altamaha
FWIW, I say no way we lose at Mizzou
edumacated
August 16th, 2012
10:43 am
I’m more concerned at this point with the team’s overall physical conditioning. I watched a replay of last year’s Florida game, and our O-line was sucking wind against an undersized defensive front. Crowell was so out of shape, he had his hands on his hips after two consectutive runs. At that point in the season, there is no excuse for guys being that under-conditioned. All of the talent, all of the X’s and O’s don’t mean squat when your team can’t either “out run” or “run over” the opponent. The last few years, we haven’t been able to do either. If that hasn’t been fixed, then we are getting excited about nothing. Period.
Moneyball
August 16th, 2012
10:46 am
Anyone know how the 2 new kickers are looking so far? Jealous trolls and haters need not reply.
G-Dawg
August 16th, 2012
10:51 am
CMR’s post practice comments…
“The No. 1 offense started out great and after the No. 2 offense scored, it must have inspired the No. 2 defense because the No. 2 defense stoned the No. 1 offense for the next three drives and a one-minute drive. The No. 1 defense got scored on on the goal line. I didn’t like that. The offense scored one out of two from the 2-yard line and the 1-yard line. That wasn’t that impressive.”
Havent heard alotta chatter from the NT position since fall camp opened. Anyone got the low down??
UGA Insider
August 16th, 2012
10:56 am
UGA 42
Mizzou 10
Welcome to the SEC. Franklin won’t make it until half-time.
G-Dawg
August 16th, 2012
10:56 am
Apparently it was Mark Beard that put the wood on Drew last week…glad see the Rev back on the field. He’s gonna cause some havoc this year on opposing olines!!
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
10:56 am
Twink
Bitter can spell just fine. He chooses not to tip his hand. Typical tactical move, NEVER TIP YOUR HAND UNTIL YOU “HAVE TO”. It’s best to leave Bitter be, lol…
L E G H U M P E R S crack me up
August 16th, 2012
10:58 am
One last time Chihuahuas, Losses this year to Mizzou, SC, Vand, UF and The Barn. Sorry but that is what is going to happen.
UGA Insider
August 16th, 2012
11:00 am
G-Dawg
Don’t worry, and please don’t read too much into what happened yesterday. Our 2 big boys didn’t play much because they blow up every play and Bobo gets pissed..Drew was fantastic in the 1st string spot however. We have get a ton of talent and depth on D.
L E G H U M P E R S crack me up
August 16th, 2012
11:02 am
UGA Insider “We have get a ton of talent and depth on D” but you stil got Richt and Bobo.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
11:03 am
G-Dawg
I heard “Boss” Andrews has been doing a pretty good job against big John but still needs work on stunts. Sounds encouraging for the OL, because I was worried about our center. Haven’t heard much on the battle in the middle…
BG
August 16th, 2012
11:03 am
Gurley is a beast.
THE Dixie Redcoat Band
August 16th, 2012
11:05 am
Somebody told us UGA has a very easy sked, maybe the best cupcake sked in the SEC?
@ Leghumping crackhead
August 16th, 2012
11:06 am
How nice for you that you know everything. And since you are a know-it-all, I assume that you’re the guy that won the PowerBall drawing last night. Congratulations!
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 16th, 2012
11:08 am
KingDaddy…..did you learn that not showing your WHOLE hand from dating and marriage? LOL
Bitter has is fun for sure.
It looks like I am 17 days til back on TECH blog. LOL
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
11:11 am
“Crack” up…
We obviously know what you’ve been smoking. Which school are you a fan of???
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
11:14 am
Dixie turncoat
UGAs Strength of Schedule #10 in the country…look it up loser…
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
11:17 am
Twink
No, I learned in survival training and tactics…
ARdawg
August 16th, 2012
11:20 am
kingdaddy
It’s pretty obvious to me that the Crackhead has been eating the yellow snow for too many years
dawg48
August 16th, 2012
11:26 am
fried twinkies and opossum -n- dumplings.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
11:26 am
Turncoat, just for you…
SOS RANKING 2012:::
#1. LSU
#2. BAMA
#3. ARK.
#8. MISS.
#10. UGA
#14. AUB.
#18. TEXAS AM
#20. FLA.
#21. SOUTH CAROLINA —Whaaaaaaaaaaa, lol…
#24. Missouri
#25. MISS.ST.
#26. VANDY
#28. UT
#38. KENTUCKY
#69. GT
#83. BOISE ST.
#118. LOUISIANA, MONROE…
TURNCOAT, CRY ME A RIVER…
Buckeye
August 16th, 2012
11:27 am
Donnan – one fine indicted dog. Perhaps he and Isaiah ” The fomerly Annointed One II’s” court dates will coincide and Chip can kill two dogs with one stone – so to speak.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
11:32 am
Dawg 48s in da house!!!
Hope the family’s good. Get to watch the Bravos, Falcons & Blog tonight, life is good…
Dawgfan13
August 16th, 2012
11:34 am
Why would Ricth not start Gurley if he is clearly winning the job? Thats the thing with having competition, let the players decided who start. Gurley is clearly running better than the other backs and I feel he should start because he has earned that right. Shuffle the other guys in and out, but Gurley should have the rock in his hands against Buffalo. Go Dawgs!
AltamahaDawg
August 16th, 2012
11:34 am
I’m just trying to figure outhow Insider get that loss number up to 5. He is about to run out of teams.
P_The_Ricker
August 16th, 2012
11:35 am
Why after 11 seasons is the team now scrimmaging 1 v 2, as oppose to 1 v 1. All stats are miss-leading.
Do we even know if gurley’s stats were against the #1 or #2 defense???
If murrary’s stats were against the #2 defense and mason’s were against the #1 defense….we have a serious qb controversy. believe everyone can agree that the #2 defense is hardly as experienced or good as the #1.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
11:35 am
ARdawg
Must of went to get a “blast”!!! What a loser, lol…
P_The_Ricker
August 16th, 2012
11:37 am
buckeye,
a supporter of OSU should be one of the last people throwing any stones.
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 16th, 2012
11:38 am
48 has GRACED us with his opinion……Must be close to Football TIME and he KNOWS JJ48 will not win the NASCAR Championship…..I got my Danica Patrick Thong on. LOL
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
11:39 am
ARdawg,
Did you run cracked up off???
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 16th, 2012
11:39 am
Has THEUS been fitted for his SPANX under his Uniform?
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
11:40 am
Twink
Too much info, lol…
dawg48
August 16th, 2012
11:43 am
Kingdaddy, i will try to be on tonight. i have to pack for a camping trip this weekend.
Hot dog
August 16th, 2012
11:44 am
MIssouri recently had two offensive linemen sustain season-ending injuries. One was a starter and one was a top backup. It’s going to be even tougher for them going up against the likes of Jarvis and Abry Jones and our front seven.
Half Century Dawg
August 16th, 2012
11:47 am
Buckeye, perhaps Donnan and Art Schlichter sould team up. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/3720202-419/art-schlichter-in-trouble-againreport.html .
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
11:47 am
There’s more to being a starter than stats in a scrimmage. Gurley looks good running, but is he picking up all of his blocking assignments? There’s alot to being an SEC RB…
Sometimes some of you fans cause controversy when there should be none. It is good to see the different opines though…
Hot dog
August 16th, 2012
11:49 am
Everyone, please ignore BC. The guy is in love with himself and wants to use this board to argue. Don’t encourage him. His anger toward Murray is getting old… the dude was a sophomore last year, cut him some slack. If he commits a ton on turnovers against Missouri, I’ll get worried. But I’m looking forward to an improved season from Aaron. If the running game and o-line come to play, Murray will make less mistakes because he won’t feel the need to carry the team.
Hot dog
August 16th, 2012
11:51 am
I agree, Gurley has to be ready for pass-blocking and going out for screen passes… but I like that he’s got home run ability so far. I hope Todd keeps it up and stays injury-free. I’m so glad that Ray Drew came back, he’s going to be solid I think. He gives us improved depth at the end position and is very talented. Good to see him play solid in the scrimmage, though as I mentioned before stats are overrated.
WDE
August 16th, 2012
11:56 am
@Buckeye is OSU still on probation or did the anointed one ie Urban get that reduced since he is going to be walking on water…er coaching there this year?
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
11:57 am
48
My youngest was down from Tenn. this last weekend. We stayed on the beach all Sat. Night watching the Perseid Meteor Shower. It was so dark but so cool to be away from lights. When your eyes adjust, its too much fun. Hope y’all have a good time out in the country and don’t forget to look up…
ARdawg
August 16th, 2012
11:59 am
kingdaddy
Nah, he’s like flies, eats shat and bothers people. He’ll just change nicks and start over as do most of the Nerd trolls
Dawgfan13
August 16th, 2012
12:00 pm
I thjnk the talent on the field is going to be ok, but I am still worried about Bobos play calling. It is clear that the stregnth of this team will be its recievers, Tight end and QB, so I feel that Georgia should pass to set up the run, until the offensive line gel. What we do inside the red zone will be very important this year being the the Oline is not a proven group to start the season. I think eventually the O line will be one of the best in the conference, if they saty healthy.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
12:00 pm
Buckeye,
Know where I can get a cheap “tattoo”???
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
12:07 pm
I for one, am sick of morons whining about our strength of schedule. Funny how when you do a little research, you can shut them right up!!!
Rip Van Winkle
August 16th, 2012
12:07 pm
Are they talking about Gurley or Hershel?
L E G H U M P E R S crack me up
August 16th, 2012
12:11 pm
kingdaddy I don’t know where you got yours but here is something for you to chew on; UGA’s schedule is not even in his top 50.
http://www.fbschedules.com/2012/06/phil-steele-2012-college-football-strength-of-schedule-rankings/
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 16th, 2012
12:14 pm
KingDaddy that had to be fun to watch……..
L E G H U M P E R S crack me up
August 16th, 2012
12:14 pm
Here is another Jack Add Kingmomma; http://www.collegefootballuniverseblog.com/1/post/2012/05/college-football-strength-of-schedule-preseason-2012.html
In this one UGA is # 48
L E G H U M P E R S crack me up
August 16th, 2012
12:16 pm
And yet another queendaddy; http://www.philsteele.com/Blogs/2012/Mar12/DBMar30.html
UGA #81.
WDE
August 16th, 2012
12:20 pm
@L E G H U M P E R S crack me up I got an idea lets play the games and do the strength of schedule after the season , we play a number of teams, UF,Auburn and Bug U that could be a lot better than all those “experts” say .
L E G H U M P E R S crack me up
August 16th, 2012
12:21 pm
And another interesting one queenmomma: http://cfbmatrix.com/portfolio/2012-conference-sos-and-spg-rankings/
L E G H U M P E R S crack me up
August 16th, 2012
12:22 pm
I agree WDE; I was just calling out that moron Queenmomma.
L E G H U M P E R S crack me up
August 16th, 2012
12:23 pm
Where did kingdaddy go, back to the drive-thru window?
Bulldawgman49
August 16th, 2012
12:36 pm
Well Crowell WHO !!!
It will be nice to have a stable of guys that can each move the ball. maybe a 4 headed monster like LSU had last yr. We will see in about 15 days . Go DAWGS !!!
WDE
August 16th, 2012
12:38 pm
@Leg got it…..I’m pretty sure UF and UT will both be better than expected….
Paul
August 16th, 2012
12:38 pm
That’a right.
George Stein
August 16th, 2012
12:38 pm
Not sure if y’all caught this (I just saw it on Twitter myself), but good stuff from the editors of the R&B.
http://www.splc.org/news/newsflash.asp?id=2427
DANDY
August 16th, 2012
12:58 pm
Am I missing something? Same coach, same offensive c, same goals (sec east), same QB………not sure how dumb we are sometimes….
Dawgfan13
August 16th, 2012
12:59 pm
Its a very simple thing to do when you have competition! Whoever is winning the competition should win the starting position. The coaches, the media, and even his own teammates are talking about Gurley! Obviously he is doing something right. Whats so hard about starting the better player? I would be shocked if Gurley is not the guy who is starting against Buffalo and I must also say that it makes other recruits hesitant about coming here if they know they can beat a player out in practice but not be allowed to start! It makes no sense
Dawg48
August 16th, 2012
1:00 pm
Dandy, your girl says your missing something.
I-DOG
August 16th, 2012
1:07 pm
I think we will beat MO and certainly hope that we do, but it is a dangerous game as most early season games are.
They have some talent, especially at WR. It is at their place and they will be excited about getting a win in their first SEC action.
We have more talent, but there are several games over the past two seasons where we lost to a less talented squad and other games that we won, but were awfully close.
HABDAWG
August 16th, 2012
1:12 pm
Go Gurley and Go Dawgs. Sounds like Richt and company have us headed in the right direction. Let’s see how everything they have worked on transfers to the field in Sept. Schedule sets up nicely for us this year. Will not be a cakewalk like everyone says but it is very manageable and we could easily be 11-1 or 12-0 going into the SECCG. If we remain healthy we could have something for the SEC west this year. JUST SAYING………………………….
Rip Van Winkle
August 16th, 2012
1:17 pm
HABDAWG your post could be very easily dated 8/16/1981. The same talk every year………………………
Steve Superior
August 16th, 2012
1:19 pm
If Gurley played for me he would be the starter if he was the best. If Bobo was not doing a good job calling plays I would demote him; if you don’t believe it ask my Son.
G-Dawg
August 16th, 2012
1:20 pm
King and Insider…makes sense to me on NT comments. Not reading too much into practice notes and stats but its encouraging to see plays bein made on both sides of the ball, by second teamers!! Gonna see alotta playing for true freshmen again this year…says alot by the talent being brought it, regardless of the numbers or stars. Can we just finish the season and fourth quarters?? thats what it’ll come down to.
Dawg Haus
August 16th, 2012
1:21 pm
I see what you mean, I-DOG. If the Dawgs’ front seven can keep enough pressure on Franklin and if the offense can establish the run to eat up some clock and keep the D rested, Georgia should win that one.
G-Dawg
August 16th, 2012
1:26 pm
Phil Steele rankings? LOL just proves your desperate.
HABDAWG
August 16th, 2012
1:31 pm
RIP go back to sleep.
DIT
August 16th, 2012
1:32 pm
@Leg got it…..I’m pretty sure UF and UT will both be better than expected….
_______________
And Auburn
VADAWG
August 16th, 2012
1:38 pm
LOOK OUT Kiffin here comes them dawgs for the national championship!!!!
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
1:40 pm
Crack head
pull-up ncaa football SOS rankings : first one you come to…
Teanrankings.com UGA #10, LOTS OF DIFFERENT RANKING SERVICES, JUST THE FIRST ONE UP MORON…
http://www.teamrankings.com/collegefootball
Go cherry-pick the ones you want, but playing in the SEC is no cakewalk…
VADAWG
August 16th, 2012
1:40 pm
BE YE notified Coach Miles Here comes a real OLINE!!!!!!!!
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
1:50 pm
Crackhead
you off your 15 min. break at the Varsity boy? What’s your team anyway Lucy? The Dawgs have a chance for a special year and it makes you want to cry like a little-girl. What’s your school dingle-berry???
fishook dawg
August 16th, 2012
1:52 pm
I was glad to see CMR finally give some critiszium toward Murray for a change. As you pointed out in this blog, Murray turned the ball over 19 times (14 interceptions & 5 lose fumbles) last year in 12 games, which averages 1.58 per game. So yesterday’s scrimmage with an int & fumble puts him right on course for what he did last year. Murray turned it over yesterday without being touched. Murray knows that whatever he does in practice or games doesn’t matter because he’s CMR’s boy. Any running back or wide receiver that turned the ball over as much as Murray, would get benched.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
1:52 pm
Geez, can’t go to another site without getting bush-whacked by a butt-munch troll…
DIT
August 16th, 2012
1:54 pm
Sorry kingdaddy, you had a 15 minute window before crack had to go back to work at the dollar store.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
1:59 pm
DIT
I thought maybe he needed another blast, lol. Sorry, that’s not funny. Crack is bad, look what it’s done to “cracked-up”!!!
Dawg Haus
August 16th, 2012
2:27 pm
Kingdaddy, looks like you just lost a game of “whack a troll.” You’ll get him soon!
Dawg Haus
August 16th, 2012
2:33 pm
In other news, looks like Russ will be the top dawg for all of 2012!
Steve Superior
August 16th, 2012
2:45 pm
kingdaddy Dipshitz the site you mentioned is a Projected POWER RATING based on each teams SOS not actually rating their SOS. Go back to your Burger King job moron.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
2:46 pm
Haus, last I read, Mr. Seiler was bringing out the pup as soon as it cooled-down, likek toward the end of Sept. What changed? Should have seen it in the Savannah Morning News…
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
2:50 pm
Hey stevo,
You seem to know a lot about me. Can you tell which finger I’m holding up for you whiney-boy, lol…
Steve Superior
August 16th, 2012
2:52 pm
Your right I do know a lot about you; I have seen you with your Burger King hat on near several playgrounds and your finger is the one you just smelled after wiping.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
2:55 pm
Phil Steel can bite my bottom whiney-boy, crackhead. Change your name cracked up? I thought you were a chicken-boy. Get off the UGA blog fool…
Dawg Haus
August 16th, 2012
2:57 pm
Kingdaddy, sounds like Sonny’s latest litter had some potential candidates but none of them would have been good for a long-term haul as the mascot. He says he’s hoping to have one in place by the end of the year. Till then, long live Russ! DGD!
http://www.macon.com/2012/08/16/2139663/uga-update-russ-remains-the-top.html
Steve Superior
August 16th, 2012
2:57 pm
Poor little QueenDaddy had his feelings hurt.
AltamahaDawg
August 16th, 2012
2:58 pm
Yea, I don’t see them rolling out the new Pup this year, even if they settle down on one. Nobody is more disapointed than Seiler, I am sure.
Didn’t realize Russ was 8 yrs old.
Steve Superior
August 16th, 2012
2:59 pm
Queen Daddy I remember the year Steele had the Dogs #1 and you all thought he was Carnac the Great.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
3:00 pm
So you work at a Burger King? You like the King, don’t you boy? You probably shouldn’t be hanging around playgrounds, but that would explain your age, lol…
Steve Superior
August 16th, 2012
3:01 pm
kingdaddy your the one with the Burger King hat hangin around little kids.
AltamahaDawg
August 16th, 2012
3:01 pm
On the flip side, a couple of families are just as happy to keep thier pets.
AltamahaDawg
August 16th, 2012
3:03 pm
But can you imagine thinking YOUR pup is going to be the next UGA, and it doesn’t pan out?
L E G H U M P E R S crack me up
August 16th, 2012
3:03 pm
Superior he is just upset cause I called him out on his post. Idiot cannot even read what the poll was about. Don’t waste your time trying to school the poor soul.
Steve Superior
August 16th, 2012
3:05 pm
@ leg humper, I am out, he is all yours!
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
3:05 pm
Crackhead,
Why would you pretend to be lil stevie? His own hometown in Johnson City Tn. hates his guts. Anyway, you’re nothing like him, you’re an idiot. He would never waste his time on a UGA blog. Change your name again and try it again cracked-up, stev-o…
L E G H U M P E R S crack me up
August 16th, 2012
3:08 pm
queenie, give up and by the way Steve is not from Johnson City, he was born in Miami Beach retard.
L E G H U M P E R S crack me up
August 16th, 2012
3:09 pm
I give up I cannot talk to Schlongs like queendaddy. Out!
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
3:10 pm
I win!!!!
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
3:16 pm
AltamahaDawg
My dad worked with Sonny for years in Insurance. Russ is a fine Bulldog, but I think they are looking for the traditional soild white with bloodlines/health for UgaVIII. I think its VIII, if I’m wrong, someone help me out…
Dawg Haus
August 16th, 2012
3:18 pm
Props, kingdaddy! Looks like the goober came out of his hole for one last round.
Dawg Haus
August 16th, 2012
3:19 pm
They’re already on Uga IX. Crazy, huh?
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 16th, 2012
3:23 pm
KingDaddy just did some work and was near YEAR ONE(Brazleton/Road Atlanta/ Chateau Elan) and I want a 67 Mustang Fastback that they build basically to your needs. Wow these guys make some fun rides.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
3:26 pm
Twink, hold on just a min. I’ll get right back…
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
3:28 pm
The 3:10 wasn’t mine. What a bunch of childish tools. Really cheapens this blog…
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
3:33 pm
Haus, where did you read that about Russ? Very interesting. And I lived in Johnson City for a couple of years. They tried to name a ballpark after lil stevie and the locals went nuts. They hat his name and everything about him…
Dawg Haus
August 16th, 2012
3:37 pm
Kingdaddy, it’s from the Macon paper. http://www.macon.com/2012/08/16/2139663/uga-update-russ-remains-the-top.html
Awesome Johnson City story! I don’t blame the locals for not wanting any association with that dude.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
3:46 pm
Spurrier was born in Fla. but grew-up and graduated in Johnson City, Tn. where they despise him to this day. There crackhead, he only “grew-up” there. Now quit using my name. You don’t deserve it, you deserve crackhead…
7576DAWG
August 16th, 2012
3:48 pm
I think Gurley and Marshall will do really good this year. Both may get 1000 yards but I also think Malcome has the right attitude now and with his ability being never in question I think he will also have a great year.
Reality says that it will be a miracle if one or two of our main Tailbacks don’t lose some time because of injury. All will get plenty of carries.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
3:52 pm
Haus
They consider him a traitor because he spurned UT 4 UF out of high-school. Man you want to start a fight in a Johnson City bar, start telling everybody how good stevie was at UF, LOL. I bounced at a big bar there for about 2 years. It was very funny…
TD
August 16th, 2012
3:54 pm
Calm down people about the defense not playing well. First, the # 1 offense runs against the # 2 defense and the #2 offense runs against the #1 defense. Second, scrimmage stats mean nothing because your starters dont play much. You dont have guys like Jarvis Jones out there very long. Everyone knows what he can do so there is no need for him to be out there much. Kind of like pre-season NFL, scrimmages are to see what the younger guys can do. That being said, I think Marshall and Gurley are going to be a great 1-2 punch for us this year! GO DAWGS
Paul
August 16th, 2012
3:57 pm
Oh yeah!
Paul
August 16th, 2012
4:00 pm
I don’t put stock in Gurley or Marshall’s numbers either, since they were against the #2 defense, good point TD. Let’s see them average 12 yards a carry against the #1 defense.
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
4:01 pm
Haus
That was an awesome story, thanks. Russ will do until Sonny’s got the right one and yes it will be # IX. Good article…
Dawg Haus
August 16th, 2012
4:02 pm
Kingdaddy, I just thought they hated him for the same reasons the rest of us do.
Dawg4life
August 16th, 2012
4:03 pm
BC is an idiot, just sayin. Thank you that is all
Dawg Haus
August 16th, 2012
4:09 pm
Russ is for us!
No. 1 Braves Fan
August 16th, 2012
4:43 pm
If the UGA team plays only one percent as good and loud and their fans
hype is on this blog, there is no way they can lose a single game. All of their opponents should just forfiet the UGA games and rest for their next one.
The Dawgs may set all NCAA offensive and defensive records this year
and hold all teams they play scoreless.
MY Dawg
August 16th, 2012
4:44 pm
You can’t hide talent ! If Gurley is the man then he will be there. KM & RS have earned their stripes. Early on in RS career he had fumbleitis. I didn’t see that from him last year. KM has put a rocky start behind him. He is a bruiser of a back and will show the way for UGA. Marshall and Gurley will have brilliant careers at UGA. Next year they will dominate the SEC with their talent, although I suspect all of the KM doubters will be shut up this year. What about the recruiting class Ga is putting together for next year? They are addressing immediate needs with JC guys, and recruiting hard nosed kids that want to work hard! GO DAWGS !
No. 1 Braves Fan
August 16th, 2012
4:44 pm
should read as their fans hype
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
4:44 pm
Twink, you still on hold???
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 16th, 2012
4:58 pm
KingDaddy……making mom Pot Pie…….
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 16th, 2012
5:00 pm
laptop on the the Counter. so I hit refresh. LOL
kingdaddy
August 16th, 2012
5:44 pm
Twink, I was going to tell you about the meteor shower (”Perseid”). There was a super-low tide, so we got to stay a long way from the lights and the sliver of moon didn’t come up until very late but it was very dark all night and we were very messed-up. Everything was perfect for the meteor’s. Dawg 48 is going camping this weekend and there may be some tag-alongs…
UPDATED: Richt at peace with kicking game after latest display | UGA sports blog
August 16th, 2012
9:04 pm
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WM
August 16th, 2012
9:47 pm
BC. Are you even a UGA fan? You have to be a really sad person. Not many positive comments. Wow, what a life.
TarboroViking
August 16th, 2012
10:43 pm
I’ve had the pleasure of watching Todd Gurley since he was a 9th grader.He’s a humble team 1st guy and I can see him being the top RB nationally.His junior year at Tarboro I predicted that he would win the Heisman Trophy in college…..I BELIEVE in Todd Gurley and before long DAWG NATION will too!!!!!
joseph collins
August 16th, 2012
11:37 pm
go homie!!! everyone in tarboro is very proud of you, keep your work efforts strong and your mind clear!!! stay in your own path and remember them books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7576DAWG
August 17th, 2012
4:04 am
CHIP
Richt was saying the other day that some of the players still had to learn how to ” cut block “. I thought this was illegal. Would you explain what cut blocking is so when I see it I won’t think the other team is getting away with playing dirty.
Same crap...different year...8-4 if we are lucky
August 17th, 2012
9:47 am
Despite an interception and a fumble for quarterback Aaron Murray, offensive coordinator Mike Bobo said the Bulldogs’ starting quarterback actually had an “outstanding” scrimmage.
“The one interception he had was a protection blowdown and he had to run up in the pocket and the DB made a great play,” Bobo said. “The one interception was really not his fault.”
SAME CRAP from MURRAY……and SAME CRAP from his coaches…blame everyone else….EXCEPT MURRAY! I am fed up with it…..
Reel Keel
August 17th, 2012
12:22 pm
Way to go Todd you are the man and you have made me a Bulldog fan.
Chip Towers
August 17th, 2012
1:51 pm
7576DAWG: Richt was referring to backs cut-blocking rushing defenders, not the illegal practice of one offensive lineman hitting a player low while another holds him him.
Chip Towers
August 17th, 2012
1:53 pm
MIA: Justin Scott-Wesley is out there and is progressing nicely. Don’t think he’s unseated anybody ahead of him just yet, but he figures in plans.
strickdawg
August 17th, 2012
5:42 pm
At least the stable of running backs will limit the pressure situations for Murray so he won’t feel the need to throw as many INT’s this year.
chris
August 17th, 2012
11:21 pm
Gurley is extremely athletic and faster than you think. As a jr in HS he was the state champion in the 100 hurdles and the US CHAMPION in the 100 hurdles same as RG3. Also 3 time state champion in football.
dnn
August 18th, 2012
12:44 pm
blake tibbs next great receiver
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8:24 am
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Dawgs 32
August 21st, 2012
4:52 pm
Not to take from Todd…but the reason richt is down playing this, is because his runs we’re made on 2nd team D. Remember Shaun Williams said ” when I was standing on the sideline watching”. I’m probably more excited about Todd being a dawg then any other fan…but he still has a ways to go…let’s no put the pressure and load of the running game on him yet. Give him time to grasp the system and blocking scheme first. Go dawgs!
Juan
August 22nd, 2012
10:50 pm
I was terrific to read this story. It bruoght back memories of my youth when my mother would open her small file with recipes hand written from her sisters and some recipes she had written from memory. My daughter now has this file and on special occasions she will cook for me. Since my mother is now passed away, my daughter preparing these recipes that I remember as a child is very heart warming.