Most questions have been answered as Georgia prepares for 2nd preseason scrimmage
ATHENS – Georgia will hold it’s second controlled scrimmage of the preseason this afternoon at Sanford Stadium. And for many of the Bulldogs, this will be their most important practice of the year.
After today, Georgia will pretty much settle in on organizing its game plan for the season opener against Buffalo. But the players who will figure into those plans will largely be decided on after today.
Most of the Bulldogs’ personnel decisions have been made. We all know who the quarterback will be and, even though there were three starters to replace, the offensive line was basically established in the first week of camp.
The only real questions on the offensive side of the ball is who will start at fullback and what will the tailback rotation look like. So this is an important day for tailbacks Ken Malcome, Richard Samuel, Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall, as it is for right tackles John Theus and Watts Dantzler. If Samuel or freshman Quayvon Hicks going to unseat Merritt Hall at fullback, they’ll need to prove they’re worthy of it today.
“I believe we’re ahead of last year and I think that’s due to a lot of guys coming back, one being our quarterback being a third-year starter and having more knowledge of the offense,” offensive coordinator Mike Bobo said, refeering to junior quarterback Aaron Murray. “He’s getting us into better plays, getting our protections set better and that’s making the adjustments easier for our offensive line. We’ve just got to keep improving daily and throughout the season.”
Defensively, Georgia basically has nine starters returning, so there’s not a lot of mystery about who will be playing on that side of the ball (suspensions notwithstanding). It looks like senior Cornelius Washington has nailed down the defensive end spot opposite Abry Jones, with multi-game starter Garrison Smith filling in on either side. Ray Drew needs to prove he’s worthy of being in the rotation but remained in a non-contact status due to a concussion as of the last practice. Redshirt freshman Sterling Baileyis battling for snaps as well.
Your cornerbacks after Sanders Commings are Branden Smith, Damian Swann and Malcolm Mitchell with Devin Bowman, Blake Sailors and Sheldon Dawson providing depth. Connor Norman and Corey Moore have to prove they’re dependable backups for Bacarri Rambo at free safety.
Whether or not Rambo or Alec Ogletree will be available for the first game — or any of the first four — is a question that remains unanswered and coach Mark Richt is still not ready to address it.
“I don’t know when we’ll let y’all know that,” Richt said this past weekend. “I don’t like talking about that.”
Of course, Georgia’s kicking game is the biggest unknown heading into the season. But we pretty much know who will be doing the work. Freshman place-kicker Marshall Morgan and punter Collin Barber will be looking to instill confidence in the coaches — and their teammates.
Georgia’s scrimmage won’t get started until 5 o’clock this afternoon, so it will be later this evening before I’ll be able to share any stats or observations. In the meantime, what is your biggest concern with 17 days remaining before the season opener?
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NorthAugDawg
August 15th, 2012
11:43 am
First
NorthAugDawg
August 15th, 2012
11:43 am
First
Popcorn
August 15th, 2012
11:44 am
Go Dawgs!!
Newman
August 15th, 2012
11:45 am
Just block and tackle.
Top Dawg
August 15th, 2012
11:45 am
Thanks for the update Chip! Go DAWGS!!!!!!
AirForce1
August 15th, 2012
11:46 am
One of the biggest concerns…seems so lately is conservative play calling on offense. Hate to say it but Les Miles and Steve Spurrier take chances and gamble. You have to in order to make it to the big stage. We UGA does actually take a few risks, it seems the payout is huge. Just an observation.
Second concern would most likely be suspensions on D.
Jb
August 15th, 2012
11:47 am
3rd
Buffalo is so fast and so big. We have no chance.
August 15th, 2012
11:48 am
How can we stay on the field with these guys. We know nothing about them. They are an unknown. They come here to knock us off and we are just not ready. They are fast – we can’t keep up with their speed. They have a wall of a defense and we have no running backs. We can’t block and our kicking game is a mess. If we can just keep it close maybe we will have a chance for a long field goal. Hunker down, dawgs – you gotta hunker down……
new dawg
August 15th, 2012
11:48 am
biggest concern has to be the suspension( not against buffalo but going to mizzou with 2nd stringers in the secondary is scary) and the kicking game. blair walsh’s struggles really hurt us last year, and to start a true freshman is a major concern
Buffalo is so fast and so big. We have no chance.
August 15th, 2012
11:49 am
I miss Larry……..
LakeDawg
August 15th, 2012
11:49 am
Wish we knew the circumstances around Ogletree and Rambo.
And what has happened to Zander?
General Ledger
August 15th, 2012
11:51 am
Offensive Line, Offensive game planning and playcalling, tailback situation, suspensions and whether Murray can overcome some of his big game mistakes. Obviously pretty concerned with the offensive side of the ball. Feel really good about the defense and the coaching on that side.
AirForce1
August 15th, 2012
11:51 am
CMR is keeping suspensions under wraps…..he knows something we do not. Could be a good thing.
AirForce1
August 15th, 2012
11:52 am
CMR kept B. Smith’s suspension (lack of) quiet for a while.
DawgLink
August 15th, 2012
11:55 am
Offensive line and turnovers!
Jman
August 15th, 2012
11:58 am
I believe if we just (i) keep healthy (ii) return players from suspensions and (iii) keep players off of suspensions this will be an 11-1 or 12-0 season. Go DAWGS!!!
DAWGS RULE
August 15th, 2012
12:01 pm
O-Line and special team. It could really be a special year if those two things come together.GO DAWGS and spurrier still SUCKS
HABDAWG
August 15th, 2012
12:03 pm
12-0 all the way. The Dawgs have broke our hearts for way to long. This is the year!!!!!!!
WI Dawg
August 15th, 2012
12:03 pm
My biggest concern is how much money do I bet on how many yards we will hold Mizzou to?? Under a 100 yrds?? Under 150?? lol
oh and my other concern is what we’re going to do with the SEC trophy….will it sit on Richt’s desk for a while or will it make a tour of Gainsville, Columbia (SC), Tuscaloosa, etc??
HABDAWG
August 15th, 2012
12:05 pm
This blogs is broken.
HABDAWG
August 15th, 2012
12:06 pm
oops my bad..
DGD!
August 15th, 2012
12:06 pm
Chip,
Where is zander ogletree?
FaithfulDawg86
August 15th, 2012
12:06 pm
Kickers will be fine… most do start as true freshmen anyway (Rex Robinson, Kevin Butler, Blair Walsh ring a bell?). I am worried about suspensions, but I understand why Richt isn’t talking. I think fans forget that football players or not, these young men should have the right to some privacy. I think Murray is going to have a breakout year and that our stable of tailbacks, with Malcome and Samuel to give them maturity and Gurley and Marshall young talent, will be great. SEC CHAMPS!
CHDawg
August 15th, 2012
12:08 pm
As great as Glenn and Anderson were last year, I wondered if both might have been natural guards who were moved to tackle. This year’s tackles sound like they are playing where they are most gifted, and where they want to be. Wouldn’t it be funny if this year’s line ends up being better than last year’s? Sounds like Malcome, Murray, and the receivers are all another year older and wiser–could be a great year coming Dawgs! Here is hoping we stay healthy.
1970 Dawg
August 15th, 2012
12:08 pm
Lake Dawg, I’m wondering if Zander is the Ogletree who may be suspended. Is that possible?
Dawg58
August 15th, 2012
12:10 pm
Biggest concern has to be Special Teams. It was by far the weakest part of the team last year. It was a big contributor in our losses to South Carolina, L.S.U. & Mich. St.
WDE
August 15th, 2012
12:11 pm
@Buffalo I miss Larry too and good post it sounded just like him…….
WDE
August 15th, 2012
12:15 pm
As for concerns my biggest is always the OL its performance means so much to the team and is so dependent on timing and team work. At the start of every year there is a certain amount of time needed to “jell” as a OL unit. Second biggest is injuries if we can stay healthy we could have a real good team this year. Go Dogs!
jaxdawg
August 15th, 2012
12:19 pm
to hell with the lizards go dawgs! my two best friends go to UF. im a fourth generation bulldawg and i hope to see them crying once again after the dawgs fry up some gator tail. go dawgs ! to hell with anyone who doesn’t wear the big G in red and black!
CHDawg
August 15th, 2012
12:19 pm
I’m not that worried about the suspensions right now. I am more worried about the distraction factor, along with the repeated errors in judgment, and what that means. We are very deep on D, and the only area we are questionable is the secondary. Sometimes getting more people ready to play early helps depth over the course of the season because of the forced playing time for what would be backups. Starting in the top 10, but not too high is perfect–exactly where we want to be. When we were ranked #1 in ‘08 and we got all of the press, everybody marked the UGA game. This year they are not nearly as worried about us..Go Dawgs.
coastal dawg
August 15th, 2012
12:23 pm
Enter your comments here
It seems like every year we have the same concerns offensively: A questionable offensive line to support a pro-style offensive scheme, the consistent doubts about the line’s abilities to run block for power runs between tackles and the inability to sustain pass blocking long enough for the quarterback to wait in the pocket for long pass routes to develop (and a shorter quarterback than the prototypical pro-style). My dream is that Bobo recognizes all of the above and institutes, at least during various points of the game, a modified spread offense….We’ve got a QB who can move and release the ball, speed and sure handed receivers for those 5-15 yard possession receivers, a blocking tight end and some running backs with ability. A proper spread, used at varying times can allow for more lengthy and fruitful possessions and take pressure off an inexperienced offensive line. I’m not talking about all the time, but I think a few possessions would do wonders for the Dawgs.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
12:30 pm
A freshman kicker(s) is always a cause for concern, but not sure it’s been an actual weakness in the past. As mentioned previously, the good ones come right in and start.
The coverage teams as a matter of better personel and added emphasis during the week. Sounds like they are addressing that. As Lilly pointed out the other day, nobody was complaining about that a few years ago when UGA was at the very top of those categories. I don’t think its a big mystery to any of them.
DostaDawg
August 15th, 2012
12:31 pm
Don’t understand how murry could thank about goin pro early. He’s nowhere as good as Zeier was,and he was a backup at best in the pro’s. Dawg’s best Q.B. is H. Mason.
Truth hurts
August 15th, 2012
12:32 pm
Truth, actually we won the SECE last year, and most think we are much better this year. Stop looking in the mirror, and maybe you will be stop seeing “dumbasses” everywhere??
azdawg
August 15th, 2012
12:34 pm
Injuries, running game, OL, pass protection, special teams (all facets), back-ups play/performance, coaching, play calling. Whatever plagued them last season.
Big Albany Dawg
August 15th, 2012
12:37 pm
Hey, has anyone heard of a kid named, Rome? Jay Rome; 6-6, 265lbs at TE?
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
12:39 pm
What 5 games do you see UGA losing?
old dog
August 15th, 2012
12:42 pm
o-line plays good….we win. They don’t, we don’t. All the rest of the pieces are in place……..
WDE
August 15th, 2012
12:44 pm
@The truth when did you attend Tech? And we got caught in a beat down in the SECCG…we got there and every other team not named LSU didn’t..
WDE
August 15th, 2012
12:46 pm
@The truth give me a few good reasons we lose to AU a team we beat like a rented mule last year and who lost their best weapon when Dyer left?
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
12:48 pm
SC is a pretty decent team. UF obviously has some history. AU is an odd series. Scary. I can see any one of them being a pretty pedestrian “guess”. Predicting that we lose to every one of those is pretty hard to back up. And Why do you think Mizzou or tech will be beat UGA?
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
12:59 pm
I think it’s all up to you buddy. Please save us.
ARdawg
August 15th, 2012
1:00 pm
Great update Chip, you da’man
@DGD
Zander as I understand it has been a product of under performing falling way back on the depth. He is still with the team. Surprised me too. I thought he was a Hoss the few times I saw him last year
UGA is Vandy without the education
August 15th, 2012
1:01 pm
UGA will go 7-5 with losses to Mizzou, Vandy, SC, UF and the BARN. Real Q is, will Richt keep his job. I hope so.
ARdawg
August 15th, 2012
1:02 pm
If I were betting today on the Dawgs and Mizzou, I’d take Georgia and easily give up 8 points
WDE
August 15th, 2012
1:04 pm
@The truth your smart ? Yep just as much so as your a Dog fan…see I got Troll smart quite some time ago.
Senator Blutarski
August 15th, 2012
1:06 pm
–the Dogs have some talent…it’s not too outrageous for true Dog fans to have hope for a good season as we get closer to the opening game. Part of the fun in being a fan is getting excited and hopeful about a new season approaching.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
1:08 pm
So, your plan is to come in here and take credit for your well thought out predictions based on “due”, “own us” “who knows”?
kmarshall4
August 15th, 2012
1:09 pm
would rather be drinking kool aid than what your drinking must be strong stuff the only game on uga schedule that will be close is the carolina game the rest will be blowouts book it!!!!
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
1:10 pm
I do fully believe that you would be in here taking great delight if Georgia were to lose a ball game though. I have no doubt about that.
Top Dawg
August 15th, 2012
1:12 pm
@ Buffalo is so Fast- – - – It’s 104 degrees and we are sitting on high noon. The wind… my god the wind is coming in hard off the south side tracks… and we have two kickers nobody has heard of? What is the defense gonna do with all those players just having to sit there and watch? We might win this thing late, but it may take a miracle against these guys!! Loran, back to you…..
Missing Munson!!
DawginLex
August 15th, 2012
1:12 pm
the truth is the same idiot who changed schools for 10 consecutive weeks last year predicting losses in games that we won
I got news for you son, you are going to be sorely dissappointed in 2012 if you think there are 5 teams on this schedule that will beat Georgia
Keep dreaming and trolling
kmarshall4
August 15th, 2012
1:14 pm
florida has awful qbs so does auburn and tech, missouri has no defense at all
DawginLex
August 15th, 2012
1:14 pm
top dawg
“And we have a freshman at right tackle. 18 years old and barely shaving trying to block these guys. And freshmen running backs. How in the world are we going to move the ball?”
'94 UGA Alumnus
August 15th, 2012
1:15 pm
Hey The Truth,
You say you’ll be back after each loss, but what about if we win some of the games you say we will lose? Will you do the honorable thing and come back to eat crow? probably not. The Dawgs will not go 7-5 with their schedule I promise you nor will they go 12-0. A realistic guess is probably 9-3 or 10-2.
kmarshall4
August 15th, 2012
1:17 pm
we have carolina circled that arse whoopin is comin this year to turnovers only thing that stopped it last year
Top Dawg
August 15th, 2012
1:18 pm
@ DawginLex—— “And Richt shaved his go tee earlier this week. Not for sure if that ole lady luck will appreciate that”… haha.. Go Dawgs!
kmarshall4
August 15th, 2012
1:19 pm
no running backs have you seen me and gurley play seriously
DostaDawg
August 15th, 2012
1:19 pm
AlbanyDawg- I saw Jay Rome play 4 yrs. and is the most OVERRATED player to ever wear a Valdosta uniform. Play’s when he want’s to,could’nt stand it malcom mitchell is a far better player than he,and thought cause his last name was ROME (Dad Stan) he was entitled to do as he wont’s…Will be playn @ dostastate within 2yrs.
Top Dawg
August 15th, 2012
1:20 pm
offensive line
Mad Dog One
August 15th, 2012
1:25 pm
@truth BOY you can’t handle the truth. If you are a fan of the G God help us all. GO DOGS & GATA
kmarshall4
August 15th, 2012
1:25 pm
8-5 missouri is gonna beat uga thats funny 8-5 in the little 12
ARdawg
August 15th, 2012
1:26 pm
truth = nerd troll
McDawg
August 15th, 2012
1:26 pm
expect Rambo and Ogletree to be out first 4 games-last time they were both out we were shreded by Boise St 7-10 yd passes over the middle
UGA is Vandy without the education
August 15th, 2012
1:27 pm
kmarshall4
and UGA has Richt and Bobo.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
1:28 pm
Yes, all you fools pulling for and wanting Georgia to win ballgames!
kmarshall4
August 15th, 2012
1:29 pm
boise had kellen moore mizzou has reggie ball
kmarshall4
August 15th, 2012
1:30 pm
and
DIT
August 15th, 2012
1:30 pm
@ “the truth”
Doubt very much that you’re a UGA fan, but what ever makes you feel good. What kind of fans think that at the beginning of every year they have a good chance for a greta season. To think this mentality is only limited to UGA is foolish. I think the same about the Braves every year. There is not one fan from UGA or other schools, that are true fans unlike yourself, that feel great coming into the season.
It’s new season. It’s called being a fan! Do I think UGA will win the NC, nope, but I expect a good year out of them because they are my team!
kmarshall4
August 15th, 2012
1:31 pm
richt has two sec titles
DIT
August 15th, 2012
1:33 pm
As pertaining to the topic on the blog I feel UGA needs to improve tremendously on tackling on special teams or it could be a tough season. That could cost us a big game, like in the SEC CG.
DIT
August 15th, 2012
1:33 pm
Well, maybe not cost us the SEC CG, but it sure contributed to changing the “Mo” around to LSU’s favor
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
1:36 pm
This team still lacks depth just like last year and the same coaches are on the sidelines. There’s a good chance they make it to the SECCG but the results will probably be similar. The Capital One Bowl is the most likely destination for this team.
topdawg
August 15th, 2012
1:37 pm
mizzou will supposedly be without two of their starting o-linemen against georgia, the pass rush for uga will be too powerful! uga WILL win that game!
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
1:38 pm
McDawg, this is a year later, and Mizzou is a game into the season. We are both: deeper and more experienced at LB/FS and much more prepared to defend the short passing routes, than we were game #1 last year. Also, thier threats are (reputed) to be their speedsters, are you aware of thier prowess at the short passing game?
zbulldawg
August 15th, 2012
1:39 pm
It’s time to get off the coaches back people ! Grow up accept it !! They ARE OUR COACHES !! You can’t support them then get you a team & let’s see what you can do better ! The special teams are a mystery to me ? But I have full confidence that this issue will be adressed . Thank goodness we have this first game to check it out ! We will also be able to look at some players so we can build some good solid depth & stay fresh for the following week. Not to say Buffalo should be taken lightly But it is what it is , at home & all. It will give our running game a chance to jell. Great that we won’t have to waste any more of The Truth’s time this season with their B— SH– ! And goes for all you other big mouths That doesn’t know ONE thing about what’s going on at UGA ! It’s Time to LET THE BIG DAWG EAT
Greg
August 15th, 2012
1:42 pm
@ Bad Dawg, and where do we exactly “lack” depth?
McDawg
August 15th, 2012
1:44 pm
not sure about Mizzou’s short passing game but i think the consequences of these suspensions are more serious than alot of fans want to acknowledge
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
1:45 pm
zbulldawg, Get off the coaches backs? When UGA has underachieved consistenly for years and has numerous off the field issues. Its fans like you that are allowing the current regime to stay in place. The fact is Mark Richt is going to say the same thing every year but its likely things haven’t changed as much as you think. The fans will lay off of these guys when they start winning big games and recruit young men who represent the university appropriately.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
1:46 pm
@DIT 1:30. I am sure that your recognize that so many sports fans leverage thier support of a particular team for the sole purpose of inflating thier own ego. Brag when it goes well, distance themselves if it doesn’t.
The irony is that they end up looking like cheap little weasles in the process.
BiggDawgK
August 15th, 2012
1:46 pm
the truth aka 5150 aka still@ kool aid aka smart enough aka countless other names
How many different names are you posting under now? Go you ever leave your mom’s basement because you seem to be constantly posting.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
1:49 pm
Well, the guys suspended are better than the guys replacing them. So I don’t think anybody is saying it’s anything but exactly what it is.
My point is that the comparison to the Boise game might not be fitting in this case.
PreyDawg
August 15th, 2012
1:49 pm
NO!! Most questions have not been answered. When is the one offensive line kid going to test clean for Steroids? Is he EVER going to be able to get this crap purged from his system? Is there a plan? Or are we just going to keep sticking him and doing the same test over and over with the same result. We NEED this kid for depth on the O-line. Right now we have no depth.
DIT
August 15th, 2012
1:50 pm
@AltamahaDawg – You got that right my friend!
fishook dawg
August 15th, 2012
1:51 pm
I know Murray is the starter without even going thru camp or anything. He’s the only player on the entire team with the GOLD CARD. Everyone else does it the old fashion way….they EARN IT. My guess is the starter at tailback will be Malcome or Samuel because they have been there the longest, but not because their the best back. Marshall and Gurley both are and will prove to be better but because they are freshmen will have to wait their turn. I wish Bobo was more like Grantham and do like he does by putting the best 11 players on the field reguardless if their freshmen or what.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
1:51 pm
Greg, The offensive line, running back, tight end, corner back, and safety. There are some talented guys there in some of those spots but have yet to prove anything. Did you watch the LSU game last year? The main reason UGA got blasted in the second half is because LSU 2’s and 3’s were much better than UGA’s. Fresh legs are important to winning the 4th quarter. The 1’s match up with anybody but behind them there are alot of question marks. You think UGA has good depth when 7 walk-ons are getting scholarships?
ROFLMAO
August 15th, 2012
1:52 pm
The false truth is an idiot. How could a 10-4 team, that lost no one, finish 7-5. U dumb as.
Frank Lane
August 15th, 2012
1:52 pm
Yes, where is Zander?
GB's Hamburgers
August 15th, 2012
1:52 pm
Bobo says we’re father along this year because we have a third year quaterback who knows more of the offense. Why is the scheme so complex that after two years, the guy only knows “more of it”. Why do we have to try to trick people with our offense, when we have the atheletes (if they were conditioned properly) to just kick tails at will, That way we could simplify.
DIT
August 15th, 2012
1:53 pm
Well Bad Dawg I believe it’s a foregone conclusion that we have no depth on the O-Line. That’s where we need it the most. Not too concerned about the depth on defense. However, it’s the offensive line that will be under the microscope this year.
Good point on LSU’s depth last year. that was huge.
BiggDawgK
August 15th, 2012
1:55 pm
the truth @ 1:18 even used the phrase “smart enough to know”
Maybe in addition to being a sad friendless troll he also has multiple personality disorder and “smart enough” was struggling to escape.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
1:55 pm
Travel teams are limited to 70. The lower end of those walk-ons getting scholarship have nothing to do with 3 deep depth chart.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
1:58 pm
GB, the offense was revamped going into last year, so it was new to everybody. Year 2 they are further along. Seems pretty logical.
Chip Towers
August 15th, 2012
2:01 pm
fishhook dawg: I get what you’re saying, but don’t think Murray’s starting because he has seniority or “a gold card.” I’ve seen enough to believe he’s their best quarterback. And I agree that Malcome or Samuel will probably start the first game. But that will be because they are (a) a known commodity and (b) they will be more apt to know their assignments. That said, both Marshall and Gurley will play, and if either demonstrates they’re more talented than the other, they’ll play more accordingly. Conspiracy theories regarding playing time with the stakes such as they are in SEC football are ridiculous. Coaches have no incentive to play anyone other than the absolute best player.
Nick
August 15th, 2012
2:04 pm
Biggest concerns: Suspended players and the positions they leave a void in, and whether the team as a whole can handle all the lofty expectations.
OldFan
August 15th, 2012
2:05 pm
UGA has enough good athletes to whip most of the teams on this year’s schedule without much problem. It’s fair to say that Missouri, Carolina, Florida, and Auburn will show up with plenty of players good enough to give the Dawgs a game. Because of the unknowns on this team that we all argue about, I can just as easily believe we’ll lose as win all those games. So, let’s just play ‘em, and we’ll sort it out later.
AceDawg
August 15th, 2012
2:06 pm
UGA has lost their earliest tough games in recent years, signaling they haven’t been as prepared as opponents. That is above all the biggest issue. Last year Boise St and South Carolina, 2010 South Carolina and Arkansas, 2009 Ok State. It is time for UGA to take care of business in week 2 and play with urgency against Missouri and absolutely pound them.
Mark Richt's Goatee
August 15th, 2012
2:09 pm
I was worth at least one win on swagga alone. Wish CMR hadnt shaved me off.
CEPH
August 15th, 2012
2:17 pm
MARK RICHT!!!!!!!!!
Whiznot
August 15th, 2012
2:20 pm
Is Bobo still using that play where Murray starts under center then drops back facing away from the line to fake a handoff and then turns around to throw and gets hit in the mouth?
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
2:39 pm
Altamaha, So basically you are saying UGA doesn’t have a depth issue? I guess giving 7 walk-ons scholarships mean the roster management has been great. You can’t argue with someone who doesn’t believe they have a problem.
Mobile Dawg
August 15th, 2012
2:40 pm
With the inconsistency we’ve shown the last few years under Richt, I’m with Old Fan. I just can’t get a good feeling about the Dawgs under Richt. Every year I have looked for the positives and developed my own perspective as to how we should approach the season based on our personnel. What should be our strengths we play to, and our weaknesses. Seems to me the coaches haven’t geared a game plan, offensively, and special teams wise to play to our strengths, and avoid our weaknesses. I honestly believe Richt and Bobo are our weak links, I know they’ve been working to improve themselves, let’s hope it’s worked and we get back to form.
That said if we get on a roll we could be good, however, this is the SEC and during our recent history we’ve struggled against UK and Vandy. USC, UF, AU, UT aren’t going to roll over for sure. Mizzou is an unknown. One thing I know for sure, it will take a special effort to win them all. Let’s play them one at a time and hope for the best.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
2:41 pm
As I ask all the time, what sort of a damn fool would NOT play his favorites?
The idea that ANY coach would so “favor” a particular player that he ignores the 100 others, his staff, his emploter, his family, his own standard of living and livelihood..and play them irrespective of thinking they were not the best option……has always seemed to me to be the single most ridiculous meme out here.
And the folks who say that are never talking about a once in a lifetime player either. They are talking about one of the thousands of players that a coach has contact with over a career.
Bottom line: That is a just a cowards way of not saying, I know more about football players than (coach).
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
2:41 pm
I was only talking to rational dawg fans. Not super homers or Mark Richt apologists.
P_The_Ricker
August 15th, 2012
2:42 pm
Very curious to hear more about special teams, aside from the kickers.
- What’s the line-up for kick-offs and punting?
- Have they come any closer to naming a starter for return duties?
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
2:43 pm
Well, you are changing your point Bad Dawg. Are we talking about this new one, or the one that I responded to?
WDE
August 15th, 2012
2:46 pm
@The truth just to be crystal clear here…..myself and Bull Dog Nation are not your friend.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
2:47 pm
We could be rock solid at 3 deep and STILL give scholarship to previous walk-ons…………….OR…… we could busting at the seams with 85 “recruited” players, and not even have a solid starting line-up.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
2:48 pm
My point was and is that UGA doesn’t have quality depth to stack up against the elites. Case and point LSU last year. This year seems like UGA will have the same problem due to poor roster management. Best case scenario is a Capital One Bowl appearance after losing the SECCG. Not a bad spot but not quite where I would like to see this team. I think 12 wins is a reasonable goal this year.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
2:53 pm
My point is that of the 7, more are good enough to be regular players, and HAVE proven that………….so the award of thier scholarship does NOt prove a lack of depth. In fact, they contribute depth.
The other 3 and prove nothing about who is ahead of them in the line-up.
I’m saying, a team is judged by 70 best players, not the 10, 15 that are at the bottom of the list.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
2:56 pm
Absolutely agree that depth was the story of the LSU game. I happen to thing we are actually deeper than we were last year, but I wasn’t offering that point. I wasn’t stating a very specific flaw in your comment, IMO.
But do feel free to blast me some more with your hyperbole and insults.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
2:59 pm
Like I said earlier. I can’t argue with someone is stuck in their ways and doesn’t believe their is a depth problem with UGA football. If you truly believe walk-ons are better than players on scholarship then I have nothing left to say to you.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
2:59 pm
oops. “I WAS stating a very specific…………..”
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:01 pm
fair enough, you keep modifying what I say, so that probably a good idea.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
3:01 pm
My apologies, I did not know calling someone a super homer or a Mark Richt apologist was an insult.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
3:06 pm
You said 7 walk-ons were given scholarships because they proved it. How many contributed to the team last year when it counted? Sure they can make an impact against lesser opponents and in garbage time. Against the likes of LSU or Alabama they will get manhandled. Watch the replay of the honey badger returning punts versus UGA’s superb walk-ons in the SECCG for reference.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:06 pm
Actually I just rolled my eyes because its so cliche’ and trite, but nobody in here doesn’t think you meant that as in insult.
Old Dawg
August 15th, 2012
3:07 pm
Concerns? Suspensions, kicking game and play selection.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
3:09 pm
The only reason those young men were awarded scholarships was because of poor roster management. When you have 20 plus spots open to give scholarships to walk-ons why not reward them? Its a feel good story but is not gonna help win any games or add quality depth. Notice the word quality. When I say that I mean highly regarded recruits who have some in game experience.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:12 pm
Nope, thats not what I said. And as far as this third new sidestreet you are taking this. I’ll pass.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
3:17 pm
Deflect all you want. That usually means you have lost. Nice debate though even if your point was ridiculous.
CHDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:18 pm
I think a couple of points are worth making: first, we haven’t had a dominant D in a long time. We were very good last year and dominant at times, but not dominant most of the time. This year I think we will be dominant a lot more of the time, and dominant defense is very hard to beat. Time will tell. It also helps the offense a lot by giving them the ball a lot. Second is that Malcome and Samuel are both going to be very tough backs. Maybe the toughest we have had in a while. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see Malcome get 1000, even with the platoon system in full swing. Obviously, an injury or one of the youngsters turning out to be a prodigy might tone his numbers down. He is going to be good imo.
graphite
August 15th, 2012
3:20 pm
As I read all of your concerns,if I were you,I would be most concerned,if by some miracle,you have to play Bama.
BankerDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:22 pm
As a cautiously optimistic Dawg fan, I’m looking for drastic improvement in the running game, special teams, QB Play (ball protection), and game preparation. There isnt a game on the schedule that we shouldnt win. Richt knows this too. Lets hope we make it tothe SC game without significant injuries because thats the only thing I see from keeping us from having a very special season. Unless you want to count Bobo’s play calling at times….
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:23 pm
Great. Now I can stop chasing squirrels.
BankerDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:24 pm
Graphite – the almighty alabama has a completely depleted defense. I know you guys are high on Eddier Lacy too, but he has not proven himself to be a Ingram or a Richardson. You guys are going to have to depend more on the offense to score points this year versus the “shut down” D your used to playing. My point is, YOU should be grateful you dont see us during the regular season.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
3:25 pm
graphite, Those are my concerns exactly. The oppurtunity is certainly there to make it to the SECCG but once this team gets there I don’t like their chances to win the game. Which is why I predict the good old Capital One Bowl and maybe a top 15 finish if they win the game.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
3:28 pm
BankerDawg, You have to be foolish if you think Bama isn’t going to be a monster this year. Those guys reload unlike here at UGA. Saban will have his bunch ready to roll. I hope Richt does as well.
LakeDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:28 pm
My concern is Mark Richt. Can he improve his coaching?
CHDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:29 pm
Graphite, worrying about playing Bama or LSU is a good problem to have, and on the scholarships Bad Dawg, they are a little weird, but I think it is one of those–make lemonade out of lemons–moments. The other thing is that it might, in an unexpected consequence, drastically improve UGA’s walkons in the future. If you have a choice of a scholarship at some lower ranked D1 school, but Georgia is your dream, you might decide against the scholarship and walk on at Georgia, realizing the opportunities. A lot of pro players come from schools like that for one very good reason–picking players on their ratings out of high school doesn’t predict the future perfectly. Some kids really blossom after HS.
LakeDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:37 pm
Whether UGA has 70 or 85 scholarships is IRRELEVENT to THIS year. Where it becomes a problem is down the road, because future players are not being developed. However, these walk on scholly’s are for a single year and UGA is signing a big class to get the numbers back up. I have ZERO worries about the numbers.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:38 pm
Alabama’s starting line up would be superior on the whole that most anybody. But you folks are fooling yourself if you think they (or anybody else) is 3 deep with players that have game experience.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
3:47 pm
Check Alabama’s depth chart for reference. When I checked UGA’s I found 15 walk-ons who are in the 3-4 deep at various positions. I’m no expert on Alabama football but I doubt they don’t have many walk-ons. Not to mention Alabama blew every team out of the water last year outside of LSU which allows them to get some of their younger guys game experience. UGA struggled to put away every solid opponent they faced so their younger guys didn’t get that experience.
WDE
August 15th, 2012
3:47 pm
My God can we just start the season already…some of you are about to bust a gasket….
Dawg Dawg Dawg
August 15th, 2012
3:49 pm
The coaches are my biggest concern.
CHDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:49 pm
52 Arrests, there’s a reason why you are pathetic, too. Anybody that goes to an opposing fan blog to talk about nothing but the failures and problems either has mental problems, or he has such a low opinion of his school that he feels the need to attack others. It’s going to be OK, man. Tech has a fine program and there is more to life than being great in football, anyway. Just because you scored 1400 on your SAT, it doesn’t mean you are better than other people. Get over it. Suppose somebody posted the times you got beat up in school, or the nights you stayed home to work your slide rule. Normal people are too polite for that, and they realize everybody’s gifts are needed…even yours. So, take off those coke bottle glasses, get out of your lonely cesspool, and wish your fellow Georgians well! Hope Tech wins all but the last, btw!
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
3:54 pm
Here’s the sixteen guys:
1. Parker Welch 4th string QB
2. Brandon Harton 3rd string RB
3. Merritt Hall 1st string FB
4. Dustin Royston 4th string FB
5. Ben Reynold 3rd string OG
6. Caleb Drake 3rd string OG
7. Hugh Williams 3rd string TE
8. Michael Erdman 3rd string WR
9. Rhett McGowan 4th string WR
10. Ricky Lowe 3rd string DE
11. Reuben Faloughi 3rd string OLB
12. Kosta Vavlas 3rd string MLB
13. A.J. McDonald 3rd string MLB
14. Luis Capella 4th string rCB
15. Blake Sailors 3rd string lCB
16. Connor Norman 2nd string SS
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:56 pm
And if we start bringing a bunch of 3-4th stringers on the Road , we are in serious trouble. So would to be Alabama, even thought they look a lot better stepping off the bus.
AltamahaDawg
August 15th, 2012
3:59 pm
FOUR of those will ever matter in an actual football game. And they are capable of cracking a 3 deep chart on any team in the nation, IMO.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
4:00 pm
My point is you want find this many walk-ons at an elite program. UGA is not there and won’t be until the roster is managed much better than it has been. Even USC who is on sanctions has more players on scholarship than UGA. As a passionate fan that makes me angry with everyone who is helping run our football program.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
4:01 pm
Name the four. I need a good laugh before I get back to work.
Chip Towers
August 15th, 2012
4:04 pm
MattinAtlanta: Keith said last week that the brace is merely precautionary because of some tendinitis he had in it over the summer. He insist it doesn’t hurt or affect him, just there to protect against a recurrence. At the end of the day that’s all we really have to go on. But he doesn’t appear to limp when he walks or runs.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 15th, 2012
4:05 pm
Alt-
Your point about the team being judged by thr top 70 players not the bottom 10-15 is the end all to the roster argument. Great job!
Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 15th, 2012
4:09 pm
Bad Dawg keeps referencing Alabama and USC. He spends to much time watching ESPN. Leave him alone.
robodawg
August 15th, 2012
4:19 pm
Biggest concerns:
1. That we can block well enough to run the ball and protect Murray. This means being better than last year.
2. That our lack of depth doesn’t become an issue in 4th quarters of big games.
3. That we can avoid injuries.
I believe those will be the keys to a successful season.
DawginNash
August 15th, 2012
4:44 pm
My biggest concerns:
1) Our fans will continue to be vitriolic to one another and to other teams.
2) We will boo our own players and show them increased disrespect.
3) My beloved hometown of Athens will continue to be characterized by malicious, drunkard, ignorant bigots rather than the hospitable, intelligent, music-loving people whom I’m proud to say belong to Bulldawg Nation
Columbus
August 15th, 2012
4:54 pm
My concerns are productivity at tailback, the suspended and possibly suspended players, losing Mitchell at least partially at WR and the OL…..
That being said……who is going to play UGA in the SEC Championship this year? Once we take care of the Cocks in Columbia, there is no stopping us barring a significant injury or suspension and hopefully Crowell getting kicked off the team woke any slackers up….
It is going to be aGREAT season! It is going to be a GREAT 6 years….starting now!
Innocent bystander
August 15th, 2012
4:59 pm
UGA’s biggest worry should be Murray making dumb decisions when he plays against a quality defense. You guys seem to forget his bowl game last year and his 2nd half against LSU.
Alphare
August 15th, 2012
5:03 pm
also, I would like to add, UGA’s pre-season ranking, #6?, is as high as it can get.
Columbus
August 15th, 2012
5:08 pm
All you doubters are idiots and mobile dawg cant get a good “feeling” under richt. Get some balls you woman! And stop being so football ignorant! You people are still in the past and the rest of us and Richt have moved on to the future and it is blinding!!! You keep doubting while we enjoy the next 6 years and say we told you so. You gotta believe and if you dont see enough things to give you significant reasons to believe, you are looking too hard at the few negatives. The positives far outweigh any negatives. The defense might be the best EVER. Returning tons of starters on BOTH sides. 3rd year QB likely the best in the SEC and a team that has weathered adversity, made it to the SEC championship and will have that experience under their helmets this yeara nd they WILL be there this year. All you doubters, get some balls and get on the bandwagon. Richt is going to lead the team to great things the next few years and this year, THIS YEAR….UGA MIGHT NOT LOSE A
GAME, WIN THE SEC AND PLAY FOR THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPPPPPP!!!!! A MILLION REASONS TO BE ECSTATIC AND PUMPED AND YOU DONT SUPPORT YOUR COACH OR THE TEAM. YOU PESSIMISTIC PEOPLE KILL ME!!!
THE GLASS IS HALF FULL LADIES. ACTUALLY ITS PRETTY DAMN FULL!! TRUST ME. I TOLD YOU THAT LAST YEAR MIGHT BE A DAMN GOOD ONE AND IT WAS. BEEN WATCHING THE DAWGS AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL FOR 32 YEARS….THIS IS GONNA BE A GREAT YEAR AND RICHT IS THE BEST COACH AT UGA IN THOSE 32 YEARS. BY FAR AND HE IS STILL YOUNG AS FAR AS HEAD COACHING EXPERIENCE AND WINNING CHAMPIONSHIPS GO. HE HAS AS GOOD OF A RESUME OF ANY COACH WITH 2 OR 3 EXCPETIONS IN NCAA HISTORY. MOST DONT WIN IT ALL UNTIL 15 YEARS OF COACHING…..RICHT IS HITTING HS PRIME AND ALREADY WON SEC CHAMPONSHIPS. ONLY 1 TEAM HAS BEEN TO AS MANY SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS AS UGA OVER THE LAST 10-12 YEARS…..LSU AND UGA BOTH WENT 4 TIMES. UGA WON 2 AND LSU WON 2. PRETTY DAMN GOOD FOR A COACH WITH 11 EARS EXPERIENCE! HE IS ABOUT TO WIN THE BIG ONE AND WIN THE SEC A COUPLE MORE TIMES AND HE WILL DOMINATE THE EAST FOR THE NEXT 6 YEARS…..
UGA IS BLESSED TO HAVE RICHT AND YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE WHY THESE NEXT 5 YEARS….TAKE THAT TO THE BANK!
Ghost
August 15th, 2012
5:11 pm
Lets use some logic here, Every program has walk ons that play, other wise with the 85 scholarship rule you would be unable to redshirt many of the incoming freshman. do you actually want your startrers playing on special teams when you leading Buffalo by 35 points or some of our lesser opponents.When your up 3 tds vs tech with 8 minutes you want Jarvis Jones or the starters covering punts in those situations? I want to see the better players play a bigger role in special teams but at times that matter .Georgia is lower than it should be on scholarships ,it is what it is but a large talented class is coming with at least 8-10 early enrolees,Georgia like many other schools recruit preferred walk ons, Time to move on and get over it.
Let the season play itself out.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
August 15th, 2012
5:42 pm
LOL
I see Joe’s Kool-aid shak has re-opened for this season
I have enjoyed reading all the delusional posts today
Face it kool-aid drinkers this coaching staff will lose 2 again even with the easiest schedule we have played in decades
Texas Dawg
August 15th, 2012
5:57 pm
This year I have only 1 concern. Win every game and get to the National Title Game….and WIN it too. It’s been 31 years. Let’s make 32 a charm. We have the talent, the coaches, and the team chemistry, and the schedule to do it…so LET’S DO IT DAWGS!!! GATA!!!!!
otn dawg
August 15th, 2012
6:08 pm
Dang Columbus that’s a way to get em fired u!! I’m with you a 100%. CMR is the best thing we’ve had in a long time. People need to leave him alone and let him coach our young men up. Would they rather have Ray Goff back lol
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
August 15th, 2012
6:10 pm
Texas Dawg
Yes we have the talent; heck weve had the talent since 1999 we dont have the coaching staff to win
This coaching staff hasnt beat a top 15 team in over 3 yrs
We arent winning a national title people
Golden Isles Dawg
August 15th, 2012
6:25 pm
coastal dawg- NAIL ON THE HEAD!!
Bob
August 15th, 2012
6:29 pm
Two words…Mike Bobo?
TMC DAWG
August 15th, 2012
6:41 pm
My only fear is coaching. Defense will save the day, BUT ON OFFENSE YOU GOT TO CUTUM LOOSE> GOOOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS
Jerry the race car driver
August 15th, 2012
6:51 pm
CMR by the numbers: 106-38 record is fourth best in the country in winning percentage among active coaches (.736)
He will 13 to 14 more this season! Mark it down dbags!!!
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
August 15th, 2012
6:59 pm
Jerry the race car driver
check his record against the top 10 and top 25 its not that stellar dbag
padding up wins shouldnt be that hard with the best players in the SEC during his tenure
get a clue
BC
August 15th, 2012
7:26 pm
I know a bunch of you think Gurley’s last scrimmage was a fluke.
I know football. He is no fluke, as you are about to discover.
Can’t wait until the scrimmage notes come out in a few hours.
Gurley is the man.
7576DAWG
August 15th, 2012
7:52 pm
Bobo still making excuses for Murray. When you say this is his 3RD year the only reply should be. Georgia hopes Murray will prove he can be a consistent Quarterback and leader . Can Newton brought Auburn a national title and he was on campus for about 9 or 10 months.
No excuses for multiple mistakes this year , Murray. Stop patronizing Murray, Bobo and demand excellence.
7576DAWG
August 15th, 2012
7:56 pm
BC
I agree with what you are saying about Gurley. If any of the other Tailback’s can stay with Gurley Georgia will have one of the best group of running back in the nation. If given a chance Gurley will WOW us this year.
Adam
August 15th, 2012
7:57 pm
Too many damn turnovers!!!! Where’s Marlon Brown??
Champion Dawg
August 15th, 2012
8:10 pm
Coach Richt, You are my Head Coach, l support you all the way. l have one point to make, The Bulldawg Nation supports our players. Our fine young men with the “G” on their helmets. Let them loose. Free the RED CLAY HOUNDS!! Our Dawgs lift weights, do drills in the sand, do mat drills, run, run, run some more, perform MMA martial arts, run with parachutes holding them back, do stretching exercises to extreme, practice 7 on 7 passing drills, lift weights some more. These kids are dedicated to the maximum for 14 games a year. Oh they do spring practice, play the “G” Day Game, Go through Summer “lt is not the heat it is the humidity.”Camp. When the games actually arrive, l repeat, “LET MY GEORGIA RED CLAY HOUNDS BULLDAWGS GATA. DO NOT HOLD THEM BACK WHAT SO EVER. SET MY TEAM FREE. HANG HALF A HUNDRED ON THEM OFFENSIVELY.. CONSISTENTLY PITCH SHUTOUTS FOR OUR DEFENSE. MAKE SPECIAL TEAMS SPECIAL, VERY SPECIAL. GO DAWGS, SIC”EM, WOOF WOOF WOOF. LET THE FANS BARK. Thank you Coach for your attention. Please Unleash the Beasts.
Champion Dawg
August 15th, 2012
8:15 pm
Coach Richt, usce or sos does not beat us this year my friend. UNDERSTOOD. Chickens do not beat us 3 in a row. Unheard of. Absolutely unacceptable. Coach that day like your hair is on fire to match the intensity of the jerk. You want your players to match the other teams intensity, time for you to match or overmatch sos intensity.
kingdaddy
August 15th, 2012
8:26 pm
Champion Dawg= ADGD…
Atlanta Dawg
August 15th, 2012
8:44 pm
Flat tire , Enlighten us as to what the other coaches in the conference records are vs top 25 opponents. I an tell you now Richt is ahead of many coaches out there, The most wins and best % coach in Georgia history over 1 st ,11 seasons. If you’re a consider yourself georgia fan, please go somewhere else.
Jerry the race car driver
August 15th, 2012
8:58 pm
That flat tire dbag is miserable and needs to WAKE UP! Let me guess you have a better solution. You claim to be a UGA fan what’s up with the anger?
Mizzouboy
August 15th, 2012
8:59 pm
Can’t wait to watch Mizzouri kick some bulldawg butt come week 2. Suspensions and a team full of thugs isn’t the best combination. Richt really outta reconsider the type of kids he recruits. On another note, doesn’t the “faithful dawg nation” always predict a national championship every year? What a joke.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
August 15th, 2012
9:01 pm
Atlanta Dawg
Elighten me on what Richt has done with the Superior talent that UGA has had
Oh yea
Has never beat every SEC East team in the same year yet Spurrier did it last year at USC
Has always needed the help of other teams losing out to allow UGA to go the SEC Championship game
Has put more players in the NFL than any other school in the SEC since 1999 and has never sniffed the National Championship game
Has yet to beat a half decent FL team nor has beaten them 2 yrs in a row yet
Hasnt beaten a top 15 team in over 3 yrs
a 500 record against top 25 teams and a less than 500 record against the top 10
Has made us the laughing stock around the country as the University thats out of control with player arrests
No bud you go somewhere else like KY who accepts mediocrity
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
9:06 pm
Richt won’t lead UGA to a national or SEC title. He has reached his peak as a head coach. The sad part is UGA could go 12-0 in the regular season and it won’t amount to much because a well coached Alabama or LSU will be waiting in the SECCG. I’m telling you guys so you can get ready for the Capital One Bowl. That’s all I can expect as a reasonable fan. When UGA gets an elite head coach then the rest of the SEC will be in trouble.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
August 15th, 2012
9:08 pm
Jerry the race car driver
whats up with the anger
You are the one that has the anger issue coming on here calling non kool-aid drinkers dbags
one of the solutions is you dont sign a coach that hasnt beat a good team since 2005 a 3 yr extension when he has 2 more years to go on his current contract
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
9:10 pm
Right on Flat Tire. You would think some of these UGA homers would be sick of the status quo by now but they just don’t get it.I’m shocked after all the constant underachieving of the football program and off the field issues that so many people still support Richt. What does the man have to do get fired? Maybe he loses to Buffalo and that gets him terminated. I’m sure alot of the guys on here will just blame the players and Mike Bobo.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
August 15th, 2012
9:11 pm
Bad Dawg
The season is just a short time away and the kool-aid we are winning a national title this year crowd is back on this blog again
They seem to forget this coaching staff loses 2 games every year with the usual loss to FL
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
9:15 pm
Yeah I actually started trolling some of our fans because I’m tired of listening to their nonsense. UGA needs alot more fans like you that demand excellence instead of a bunch of fans who are complacent with mediocrity so they can keep the good ol’ preacher as the head coach. Some of these fools are saying UGA wins the SECCG this year. They truly believe UGA can compete with Alabama or LSU for 4 quarters. That’s laughable.
Mobile Dawg
August 15th, 2012
9:18 pm
It’s hard to believe some of you are actually college graduates, Columbus Dawg, you are the first to come to mind this evening. I base my opinions, and feelings on reality, not hope. I hope Richt makes progress and learns how to coach at this level. Reality is his first five years he “tremendously” benefited from the recruits of Jim Donnan and the defense of Van Gorder. When this program became the “entire” entity of Mark Richt it started to tank. At this point he is still a deer in the headlights. He doesn’t know how to handle prime time, JMO.
I love family, and take care of them, but I know how to differentiate family from business. Richt runs the team like family, and doesn’t have the backbone to make tough business decision.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
August 15th, 2012
9:21 pm
Bad Dawg
It is laughable
Laughable cause this coaching staff shows every single year that a team with less talent Arkansas; Boise St, Central FL, Michigan St, Ok St, USC and the list goes on with half decent coach ends up taking that lesser talent and out coaching our coaching staff
Then when it comes to supierior talent or equal talent we have no chance; You never saw that with Dooley; I saw many times where UGA didnt have the talent that the other team had yet Dooley’s staff figured out a way to win
Mobile Dawg
August 15th, 2012
9:29 pm
Flat, I will raise you one glass of kool aid. I’ve seen Richt teams quit after the coaching staff made bad decisions, got away from what was working, i.e. poor play calling by Bobo. Specifically the 2008 game vs UF. We were dominating early, but Bobo’s playcalling shortchanged the team and they reacted accordingly. These players know when their coaches take them out of a game and aren’t going to bust their butt. Richt hasn’t been able to build any semblance of chemistry, common committed objective, he’s simply not a great leader. I don’t think we achieve what we’re capable of under his watch.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
August 15th, 2012
9:48 pm
Atlanta Dawg
LOL
I played for Dooley…………
Give me a break;
yea I played for Walley Butts
oops did I make your kool-aid taste bad with a dose of reality
boo hoo suck your thumb and have mommy tell you a bedtime story
Have mommy read my favorite UGA bedtime story its called
The Little ENERGY VAMPIRE that couldnt
Mobile Dawg
August 15th, 2012
10:20 pm
Atlanta Dawg, I’m not one to profess that Dooley was a great coach. What qualifies Richt as a good coach and why do you still consider him one. Appears to me the program has been less than completely under control the last few years. Would appreciate a players honest perspective.
Bad Dawg
August 15th, 2012
10:34 pm
Atlanta Dawg is your typical AJC UGA fan. Either a super homer or a Mark Richt apologist. I don’t know what it is about Richt that everyone loves but I guess him being a Christian makes him the best man for the job. I thought winning big games consistently was his job but I guess if you beat Ga Tech and the bottom of the barrel SEC teams that means you are a great coach nowadays. We all should be happy to have such a nice man as our head coach.
7576DAWG
August 16th, 2012
2:12 am
Are we going to get # 27 today?
Here we go again......
August 16th, 2012
9:36 am
Richt said his quarterbacks fumbled “every time they got touched” in Wednesday session. Richt says overall the Bulldogs played “pretty good” but he says that would only translate to eight or nine wins.Starter Aaron Murray completed 8 of 14 passes for 158 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
Funny…..8 or 9 wins is what I have expected all along. That’s totally unacceptable with the schedule we have. Guarentee- Murray and his stupid mistakes cost us at least 2 games this year-
Dog4Life
August 16th, 2012
11:35 am
Alt Dawg–I used to argue with these idiots, but i just leave the trolls alone–let them troll. It is quite apparent they do not understand football; 1) do not understand the concept of 1 and 2s or 2 and 1s; 2) no comprehension of how to organize or execute quality practice measures and know its limitations; 3) do not understand recruiting numbers and how they work. Never argue with a stupid person, they will drag you down to their level, and then beat you to death with experience. If Murray and BoBo exude confidence in the play book and we understand that maybe Gurley and Marshall are the real deal, with a powerful Boo–runnin backs will be solved. I am not worried about the defense too much–we fix TOs everyone will be surprised how hard it is to score on our D–also we need to get them off the field to rest–O needs game sustaining drives–we’re getting there (obviously Crowell wasn’t the guy–I thought as many did he was–bad attitude). I think we’ll be fine. GO Dawgs!!!!
MountainDawg
August 16th, 2012
5:59 pm
I wanna see Sailors and Norman get some reps.
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