No distinction between Todd Gurley and Georgia’s other tailbacks
ATHENS — Freshman Todd Gurley has out-gained the other tailbacks two-fold with 167 yards and 3 touchdowns on 15 touches in Georgia’s two scrimmages. But that hasn’t been enough for coaches to anoint him as No. 1 player at the position.
“As far as a clear-cut pecking order, I think we’ll probably come up with one a little bit later on, but not today,” running backs coach Bryan McClendon said after Thursday’s practice. “We have one more scrimmage next week and a few more padded practices to keep progressing. So we still have some time to do some evaluating and guys to get better as well. You don’t want to come up with something and then switching things up next week and create a mess.”
McClendon said after reviewing the video from Wednesday’s scrimmage and watching closely observing Gurley go through 15 preseason practices, he is as excited as everybody else about the 6-foot-1, 218-pound runner. But he is also getting positive feedback from the other three players battling to be the No. 1 tailback: sophomore Ken Malcome, senior Richard Samuel and freshman Keith Marshall.
“You get excited when you see [Gurley] go out and perform,” McClendon said. “He went out there and had a good scrimmage. But he wasn’t the only one. Keith had a good scrimmage and had some good runs. And Ken, stat wise, didn’t have the numbers that those guys did, but he was probably the best one out there yesterday. It’s definitely something you have to go by what you see, but all those guys are working their tails off and pushing each other. It’s exciting to see that now.”
McClendon said he envisions all four players getting carries in the Buffalo game. One of them will have to go first, and the Bulldogs can play it a lot of different ways.
It can start Malcome, who began the preseason in the No. 1 position and has done nothing to fall back;
It can reward the senior Richard Samuel for being willing to return to the position and split time at fullback;
It can go with either one of the freshmen, making one the first rookie to start a season opener since Danny Ware in 2004.
Whatever Georgia does, McClendon thinks it’s merely trivia.
“I definitely think we’ll use four,” he said. “We used three the last couple of years in each game. We’ve played three or four guys before, so I definitely think we can play all four of them.”
Here’s what Georgia’s five tailbacks have done in the two scrimmage. Keep in mind that situations and opportunities with the No. 1 offense vary for each:
- Gurley: 13 carries — 145 yards — 11.2 ypc — 3 TDs
- Malcome: 10-67-6.7ypc-1
- Harton: 14-56-4.0 ypc-0
- Marshall 12-46-3.83 ypc-1
- Samuel 6-40-6.67 ypc-1
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lanier
August 17th, 2012
6:39 am
got to be Samuel for his sacifices for the team
Zippy the Clown
August 17th, 2012
6:41 am
We once had a little known freshman named Hershel who turned out to be one of the very best college players ever………maybe Gurley should get the nod………….
Robert Jones
August 17th, 2012
6:46 am
Gurley’s stats are for two scrimmages; Marshall’s are for just the first scrimmage.
We Run the East
August 17th, 2012
6:49 am
Pre-season Heisman for all UGA backs. Performance won’t match the hype. Wait until these frosh get into SEC play. CMR may put out an APB to get IC back on campus,
Tampa Gator
August 17th, 2012
6:52 am
No way all those rushing yards by Gurley were against the best defense in the history of mankind.
CHDawg
August 17th, 2012
6:54 am
Depth is a wonderful thing to have at any position. With four fresh horses, we should see some high energy back there at TB. We are also very deep at receiver. If I were CMB, I would think about no huddle. We could put new receivers and backs on the field every play–three deep. I would hate to be an opposing defensive back trying to run with a three deep rotation, no huddle. We could just run our opponents to death.
Just Saying
August 17th, 2012
6:57 am
I say Samuel for at least the 1st series due to the fact he has always been one of the team’s best leaders.
CHDawg
August 17th, 2012
6:58 am
Pretty funny! Tide roll lists players at schools that did not win the SECE last year, saying we should have recruited them instead. I think I would rather have Georgia’s coaches and players, thank you.
dawg4life
August 17th, 2012
7:00 am
Tide Roll, well let me ask you. Alabama didn’t land Theus, Dantzler, Ward, Houston, Andrews, Gates. these are some of the top recruits in the country at OL… Is it because these kids didn’t need to be “assisted academically”??? The truth is out troll, your little ring leader is a cheat, at historically one of the most corrupt schools in the country. Sure we haven’t won a NC in 32 yrs, but we haven’t been slapped with sanctions 5 times either….
Galen Hall
August 17th, 2012
7:02 am
Tampa gator, welcome back to the pre Spurrier days at UF, you have to rip us because there is NOTHING good to talk about in the swamp. You guys are a joke. Isnt there anything intersting in the Gainesville Sun this AM? Probably not. Glad to have your interest in UGA football. Now go out and wash your Camaro and restart the methlab.(dont forget to iron the jorts for the weekend)
Just Saying
August 17th, 2012
7:04 am
I think there is a huge mistake in Marshall’s stats. According to the AJC on Aug 15th, he had 5 carries for 62 yards and a 12.4 average per carry. Today’s article only gives him 48 yards combined in both scrimmages. What am I missing here?
Lawsontheconvict
August 17th, 2012
7:08 am
EDIT your stats. If I werent such a die-hard Dawg, I would never click the AJC button.
Dawg Days
August 17th, 2012
7:17 am
Man, I love how other teams fans are so infatuated with all things related to Red and Black! Go Dawgs!
A memory
August 17th, 2012
7:19 am
Hershel Walker did not start up at Knoxville, TN. He came into the game and was a differeence maker with a bul like run carrying safety Bill Bates almost to the end zone. Bates played for the D Cowboys for years later on at safety.
Smokewagon
August 17th, 2012
7:32 am
Tide – remember Mark Price?? Know what they say about people who live in glass houses?
PerroGrande
August 17th, 2012
7:37 am
Tide Roll, Ok son, fess up. When were you cut from UGA? Was the strength and conditioning too tough for you? Why did you quit? Perhaps discussing your failures here will help. Maybe you can be a success at something else in life? Maybe not, but living on an AJC UGA fan blog, posting anti-Richt/Dawg propaganda 24/7 just shows how sick you really are…very sad.
...Maybe Gurley should get the nod
August 17th, 2012
7:41 am
Herschel did not get the nod in the season opener at Knoxville, came off the bench. If Gurley continues to show he is the man, he will eventually start.
Tolit Roll Tide
August 17th, 2012
7:41 am
I just want all you bloggers to know how obsessed I am with all thing s UGA and the State of Georgia… why elese would I be on a blog this early about UGA running backs? But if you’re from Alabama you’d understand. I just like hanging out with a higher class folks.
obamaSINLADEN
August 17th, 2012
7:42 am
come on people.ignore the terds and nerds. just look past them.
Tide Troll's Psychiatrist
August 17th, 2012
7:43 am
Tidey, we have to talk about your obsession with Georgia, son! Are you using your medication and eating the meals I prescribed? That was two cans of Alpo select a day, every day. We have to anesthetize your obsession with all things canine! Call me ASAP!
obamaSINLADEN
August 17th, 2012
7:43 am
gata grantham/bobo
virginia dog
August 17th, 2012
7:46 am
Let’s not forget this is the same staff that put a red shirt on Knosean Morieno 13 for 145 seems pretty clear cut, but the games will seperate the sheep from the goats.
Mark Richt's Goatee
August 17th, 2012
7:47 am
Please stop answering the trolls. They will go away.
Hammerhead
August 17th, 2012
7:48 am
Zippy – Herschel was a long way from being a “little known freshman” but I get your point. Herschel CREATED the recruiting craziness. Everyone in the country knew who that kid was before he stepped on the field in Knoxville. Anyone else remember the NFL on CBS (with Brent Musberger) showing the ” Bill Bates run” the next day during the NFL per game show? Damn, Phyllis George was hot back in the day, lol.
Snake Plisskin
August 17th, 2012
7:50 am
Pound the bigger backs inside the tackles/straight up the gut, and send the smaller speed backs outside (Gurley can do both)…have a Mister Inside and a Mister Outside…nice problem(s) to have
thenumber34
August 17th, 2012
7:51 am
Galen Hall….LOL…..now that’s some funny stuff. As far as running backs are concerned: we’re in about the best shape we’ve ever been sans HW.
Just Saying
August 17th, 2012
7:52 am
Dang it…..no one answered my question. I think Marshall’s stats are completely wrong. He averaged 12.4 yards per carry in the last scrimmage (about the same as Gurley, but Marshall had 2 fewer carries)
Tide Roll's Tutor
August 17th, 2012
7:53 am
You never learn, do you Tide Roll? Despite my constant admonitions to stay off this board until I can get you halfway up to par with critical thinking skills, you ignore me and come on here anyway.
CHDawg and dawg4life have already schooled you with logic that you have not been able to refute.
Any truth to PerroGrande’s hypothesis?
You are embarrassing yourself, and me indirectly as your tutor. To make up for the above blatherings, address the following assignments on this board. It matters not so much as to what position you take, but try to defend it logically.
I have two assignments:
1. Why do you think Nick Saban was so keen on bringing Theus to Tuscaloosa?
2. Why do you think Nick Saban’s two QB commits are both white?
Just Saying
August 17th, 2012
7:59 am
Yes indeed the Jan Kemp fiasco was embarrassing, but most people forget that at least 95% of colleges (including GT, Tenn, Auburn, FL, Bama, SC, etc.) had similar programs. UGa was just the school that got their hands caught in the cookie jar. It was a sad time in Athens, but at least UGa can say their changes affected every college in the Country!!! P.S. For those who don’t know, UGa did not commit any NCAA violations or break any rules…..they were only guilty of giving special treatment to athletes…..kinda like we didn’t already suspect that!!!
Newman
August 17th, 2012
8:00 am
No distinction? Really? Did the coach see the stat sheet? Gurley is the man!
True Dawg
August 17th, 2012
8:03 am
I say give Malcome the start at RB because he has paid his dues and has the entire offense down, pass protection as well as running the rock. Then I would reward Samuel with the FB spot based on his dedication to the team and all his efforts to help in any position. A lesser minded player would have probably left. He’s a DGD!!! Why not reward him with time at a position that might enable him to play at the next level? Yall know he’d give it his best effort. The players trust him. The coaches trust him. My 2 cents!
Just Saying
August 17th, 2012
8:07 am
@Newman
I keep trying to make the point that the stat sheet is completely wrong on Marshall’s stats…..not even close. (see my earlier blogs)
Douglas
August 17th, 2012
8:14 am
Some of you guys are knuckleheads. I appreciate Samuel’s dedication to the team but the position should go to the most productive and talented player. We are here to win games — get over your stupidity.
TROTTINGHOME
August 17th, 2012
8:14 am
I thought Georgia was know as “Tailback U”…Bear Bryant was a cesspool.
TROTTINGHOME
August 17th, 2012
8:18 am
2 out of 15 don’t get you free tickets to anything…moutains out of molehills
Tweeter and Woofer
August 17th, 2012
8:24 am
Herschel was a freshman, but certainly not “little known”. His recruitment was very well-publicized for the day.
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 17th, 2012
8:25 am
Where is the Big Bad Junkyard dWag defense?
concern
August 17th, 2012
8:31 am
What is the status of the textbook scandal at Alabama?
NCAA investigation slow or decision already announce?
Bud
August 17th, 2012
8:33 am
I don’t see any distinction in the running backs. From the way mcClendon is talking, Marshall & Malcome & Samuel are better in practices, could be looking at a redshirt for Gurley if he keeps this up in games.
Bob
August 17th, 2012
8:37 am
Hey, Zippy, Herschel’s recruitment was such a big deal that the local TV station I was watching broke in with a live update when he decided to sign with UGA.
Bud
August 17th, 2012
8:37 am
Looks like McClendon is looking for backs that are passblockers, more than runners. In that case, Samuel & Malcome will get most of the carries. Plus, must be that Gurley & Marshall are getting all their carries against the #2 defense, so their stats arn’t a big deal to McClendon.
WtfWruthnkn
August 17th, 2012
8:44 am
Right, post what team the stats are against
Bud
August 17th, 2012
8:50 am
Samuel’s stats, the 6 carries, are only from the 2nd scrimmage. Richt did not release Samuel’s stats from the first scrimmage. Samuel must have been so good in the first scrimmage, that Richt wanted to hide it from Missourri. We know Samuel is also the best passblocking back. So I do think he’ll get most of the carries this season. Malcome is the second best passblocker, so he’ll get his share, Marshall & Gurley probably have a ways to go on the passblocking, so one could end up redshirting, probably Gurley, since Marshall got to camp early and has the passblocking edge.
Passblocking stats are not recorded, so we must figure, if McClendon is still high on Samuel & Malcome because of their advanced passblocking skills, and McClendon is holding back on naming Gurley & Marshall #1 & #2, unitl maybe mid-season, when their passblocking skills come around..
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 17th, 2012
8:54 am
Honey Boo Boo and family are UGa fans and that says it all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABzMAuI1vj0
tony
August 17th, 2012
8:59 am
Mr Richt need a premier rb to carry the load @uga like Warrick Dunn was @fsu. Dunn(187lbs) is the only Seminole to rush for over 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. 1418 yards in a single season. RBs get stronger each quarter.
I was hoping Ken Malcome would get his opportunity to be the starter but if Todd Gurley is our best rb, then you have to play him. Mr Richt need to come out the gate with his best players in the starting lineup. That’s what great coaches do.
Dawgfish
August 17th, 2012
8:59 am
Ouch Tide Roll. Don’t say that. The truth hurts too much.
LogicalUS
August 17th, 2012
9:00 am
“Big Bad Junkyard dWag defense”
Honestly, that is why there is no leader…Gurley’s runs were not against the 1st team…in fact, his numbers are skewed by two long runs against 3rd teamers….his other carries are 14 carries for 34 yds…or 2.1 yds a carry.
The UGA coaches could do themselves a favor by not releasing these meaningless stats, now they are going to have some of the uglier UGA beaners booing and screaming at them on the sidelines all season.
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 17th, 2012
9:07 am
LogicalUS………….then what do you say about H MASON tearing it up against the #1 D and 35:55minute Murray is having issues against the #2 D?
gt4ever
August 17th, 2012
9:10 am
What a JOKE article….
Bud
August 17th, 2012
9:16 am
It’s perplexing why McClendon said Malcome had the best day.
I mean if you look at things objectively in the two scrimmages, touchdowns, yards, or yards per carry, Gurley was significantly more effective than Malcome.
So it must come down to McClendon’s subjective feelings that do not include traditional ways to evaluate running backs like touchdowns, yards, or yards per carry, perhaps passblocking or whether you went against the first or second string defense or how you did in practice instead of scrimmages or how long you have played on the team.
Whopper Dawg
August 17th, 2012
9:17 am
Samuels will start because he know the pass blocking assignments the best, which is the largest criteria now for a UGA running back, unbelievable as that may be.
Watch and see, go blowbo.
calm down
August 17th, 2012
9:19 am
…… it’s only the Buffalo Bulls coming to town.
old dog
August 17th, 2012
9:22 am
You put your best out there…..period. freshman, senior, or whatever. I remember the Pyburn/Belue controversy at QB…..Pyburn was a super athlete, but Belue was a better QB. They let Pyburn stay as the starter a little too long………this can cost you!
Bud
August 17th, 2012
9:23 am
It’s interesting to see the contrast in how UGA & GT handle the running back ecking order.
The pecking order at GT in the offseason is always in flux, based on who had the highest yard per carry that day.
At UGA, it tends to be more static and not based on objective criteria.
GT’s rushing results are usually #1 or #2 in the nation, UGA’s are usually 7th in the SEC, so I’d say GT’s way of doing things get much better results there.
Just Saying
August 17th, 2012
9:25 am
@GT4ever
Speaking of “jokes”, how are you today?
bulldogmaniac
August 17th, 2012
9:27 am
Lanier…I have to totally disagree with your comment (pasted below).
We should not give anything to anyone based on “their sacrifices”.
His “sacrifices” got him a FREE education.
We need to put the BEST PLAYER on the field….not a player because we “owe” it to them.
lanier
August 17th, 2012
6:39 am
got to be Samuel for his sacifices for the team
Bud
August 17th, 2012
9:30 am
Gurley’s teammates, who see him every day in practice, are raving about him, and comparing him to Trent Richardson. It is odd that the teammates and defenders are not raving about Malcome or Samuel or Marshall.
DIT
August 17th, 2012
9:38 am
Heck, just line all 4 of them up in the backfield on the 1st series…………………
I’m not worried so much about who is starting at RB. I just want to see one, preferably 2 RB’s step up and stand out. Of course if the O-Line can’t open up holes. In the words of Joey on “Friends”, it’s a Moo point!
Funny stuff coming from our adversaries this morning. Thanks for the morning laughs!
AirForce1
August 17th, 2012
9:42 am
Run a quadruple option with the 4 running backs
AirForce1
August 17th, 2012
9:43 am
@ DIT…I agree…LINE all four up in the backfield!
Mountain DAWG
August 17th, 2012
9:44 am
Jan Kemp- violations going on probably everywhere else; UGA got caught
Damon Evans- No NCAA violations for trying to get a little piece of @$$
Jim Donnan- Being a sorry excuse for a coach is no NCAA violation. His legal problems have come about long after UGA tenure.
Dawg48
August 17th, 2012
9:45 am
Hey Twinkie……
http://i.imgur.com/lvvqi.gif
satxdawg
August 17th, 2012
9:46 am
People get so worked up over PRACTICE stats geez. Scrimmages is practice of course freshman are going to go harder then the older guys to prove them selves . I hope gurley does turn out to be a gem but still I want to wait and see it in a game . Against a defense you don’t go up against all summer .
AltamahaDawg
August 17th, 2012
9:50 am
yea, it’s so unbelievable that picking up a blitzing LB who would blow up the play, erasing whatever yards were gained the play before, would even be part of the equation.. And no way that LB could cause a TO, or an injury. Who cares if the drives stall in a real game, we have those stats to look at from the scrimmage.
I wish Richt and his staff had as much at stake as you guys do. They can’t possible understand the pressure you are under to get it right.
faithfuldawg86
August 17th, 2012
9:54 am
All of them are averaging at least 4 yards per carry… I’ll take that all day long! Go Dawgs!
UGA Insider
August 17th, 2012
9:55 am
Trivia time…
Name the program who has been on the NCAA “habitual violator” list for 3 consecutive 5 year terms?????
Dynomite
August 17th, 2012
10:00 am
Tide Roll….”Bama’s # 1 fan since 2008!
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August 17th, 2012
10:04 am
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Bud
August 17th, 2012
10:11 am
Richt & McClendon are creative in how they attempt to minimize Gurley’s outstanding performances.
Richt gives it the ole “Well, he had 1 big run there”
McClendon goes more for the ole “Well, we’re looking more at 15 practices”.
Really is fun watching Richt & McClendon try and deal with Gurley’s clear stand out scrimmage performances.
They are creative.
But I’m not buying it.
Just Saying
August 17th, 2012
10:13 am
@Bud
I think you are correct. I like the idea of Samuel and our new killer fullback in the backfield blocking for AM. Imagine, 2 converted linebackers simultaneously blocking for our QB……sounds like a plan to me!!!
DIT
August 17th, 2012
10:15 am
No one is asking you to buy anything Bud. It’s way too early to evaluate any of the running backs after only 2 scrimmages. Maybe, the coaches are down playing his efforts for a reason. Who knows. That’s why they are coaching and we are not.
Kevin
August 17th, 2012
10:26 am
Zippy the clown at 9:41, Herschel was NOT a “little known freshman.”
He was the most recruited hs player in the nation out of high school.
Ghost
August 17th, 2012
10:28 am
These are pretty meaningless stats. this was a “controlled” scrimmage,unless you attended the scrimmage and were able to see what the down and distance were for these stats perhaps you should wait until the games start before you start keyboard coaching.
Mittens Romney
August 17th, 2012
10:30 am
Malcome should start followed by the freshmen.
Bud
August 17th, 2012
10:30 am
Richt & McClendon are trying to sell us, and themselves, in the post game conferences on the idea that Gurley isn’t the best running back so far. I am not buying it.
McClendon’s track record of rushing is 7-10th in the conference last 4 years, I’d say the coaches, particularly, McClendon, clearly don’t know what they’re doing when it comes to the rushing game.
McClendon has done nothign in 4 years to convince me he is qualified to do his job.
DirtyDawg
August 17th, 2012
10:31 am
They watch he kids practice…they evaluate them…they decide on a rotation for game one…and go with it, then do it all over again. My thoughts are that that’s what the coaches are paid to do…not that they don’t know that and will do it to the best of their ability, which should be good enough for you and me.
ATL Sports Fan
August 17th, 2012
10:32 am
I see BC is back with a new screen name (BUD). I’m sure it would be hard to show face under the name of BC after Chip Towers to you to school the other day.
By your logic on who should start, Trent Richardson should have never started at Alabama. I mean Eddie Lacy had a more ypc average than he did. Same goes for other running backs. I guess that is why you have your lazy profession and are not coaching college football.
Spike 80DF
August 17th, 2012
10:34 am
start Malcome with his experience, rotate in Gurley and Marshall for all the meaningful carries, then throw in Samuel to grind it out late with his physical running.
Chris Mike
August 17th, 2012
10:41 am
Tide Roll yes Ala. have won two national champship in thelast four years and get a lot of five star recruits. But what is that old saying its not where you start, its where you finish. I will but UGA players up against any alabama player once they get to NFL. Just like last night at the Falcons and Bengal game. Aj Green v/s Juilo. Fantastic td by Aj, Juilo just off the fingers tips. These were the two top wrs coming out of High school. When was the last time an Alabama players inducted to the hall of fame. Lets see Hmmmmm maybe thirty years ago. We got two future right now. One first ballet Champ Bailey, and late balllet Hines Ward and probably Terrelll Davis. Now roll that.
Jeff
August 17th, 2012
10:41 am
Who was that guy from last year???? Already forgot him….
BigGAdawg
August 17th, 2012
10:42 am
So our big problem at RB is that we have several guys who are all performing at a similar level–not so bad as problems go. We know that they are all going to get playing time–especially against Buffalo.
I just hope that Harton is not run up the middle. If Bobo runs him up the middle again on 3rd and long, Richt should give him a smack on the back of the head (Gibbs style). Harton has alot of heart but the laws of physics get in his way. He is good but not Warrick Dunn. They should only use him in screens and short passes as a safety valve.
The play I would really like to see more that once a season is an old fashioned power sweep. Put Hall and Samuel in as double fullbacks and run Marshall or Gurley behind them and a TE or pulling guard. Smash-mouth football.
WOOF!
AltamahaDawg
August 17th, 2012
10:44 am
“Looks like McClendon is looking for backs that are passblockers, more than runners.”
And you base that on what evidence?
dawgfan
August 17th, 2012
10:44 am
Well, we’ve heard all of these glowing reviews out of preseason practice before haven’t we? I remember this time last year there was some talk about how unstoppable the sweep would be with Samuel at tailback and I think it was Figgins at fullback because of their size. Anyone remember that? I got pretty excited and thought maybe a coconut had hit Bobo in the head while he was on vacation and he finally realized that a physical running game is the way to win SEC football games. Well, I don’t recall seeing that play a single time throughout the whole season.
Gurley may be looking good in practice but we’ll see if Bobo will properly use him in the games. I like Gurley’s size but it will probably be a waste because Bobo thinks this is a flag football league. Bobo gets impatient with the running game and his passing game trigger finger starts getting might itchy, especially in the red zone. I’d love to see a breakdown of pass vs. run in the red zone. It seems like whenever we get close Bobo starts letting Murray fire away on almost every play.
Thanks.
Buckeye
August 17th, 2012
10:46 am
Chip,
Are you really going to “annoint” another freshman running back?
Seriously?
Bud
August 17th, 2012
10:46 am
Gurley 11 ypc, 3 td’s, everybody else 6 ypc and 1 td. They’re not all performing at the same level. Chip said in the article Gurley has outgained the rest of the backs twofold.
StuDawg
August 17th, 2012
10:47 am
@ lanier, No it doesnt have to be Samuel for his sacrifices to the team! Thats exactly the problem we have had in the past! Seniority shouldnt take precedence over skill/talent! Play the best players no matter how old they are!!!!
CHDawg
August 17th, 2012
10:47 am
Bud, no doubt you are on to something here! I can just imagine the coaches’ discussion from reading your post: CMR- OK, how do we convince the public that Gurley is only average so we can play somebody else other than the best TB? CBM- Well, we didn’t play Malcome last year, so let’s play him this year, no matter how good 3 & 4 are. CMB- That sounds good, and let’s also recruit linemen from outside GA to make Tide Roll mad, even though SC and Vandy are getting the really good players. We really aren’t trying to win championships; it is all about playing favorites. Bud, think back through the great RBs that CMR and CMB have coached in their careers and ask yourself if maybe, just maybe, they know what they are doing…
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August 17th, 2012
10:50 am
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Carz
August 17th, 2012
10:54 am
Stop using the ‘H” word every time UGA gets a talented freshman Running Back. It’s too much like living in the past. There have been plenty of great ones since.
Bud
August 17th, 2012
10:57 am
I’m sure McClendon sincerely thinks Samuel & Malcome are better than Gurley. And most of his ideas are the ones that led to UGA being ranked 7-10th in the conference for the last 4 years. Last 4 of the time when it comes to the rushing game, McClendon is always sincerely wrong. What makes anyone think he’s finally right now for the first time in 5 years?
flo-ri-duh
August 17th, 2012
11:01 am
Herschel was a little known freshman says Zippy. Hardly! He was the most recruited player in the country. Malcolme will start, followed by Samuel. The freshmen will play to.
CHDawg
August 17th, 2012
11:04 am
Well, CMB, CMR, and CBM have said that all of them will get plenty of carries and they will sink or swim on their performance. I’m going to make a bold prediction: if Gurley averages 12 yards a carry and he doesn’t fumble, he will be the number 1 TB, and probably a freshman Heisman winner! Bud, the coaches want to win much worse than you do.
Bud
August 17th, 2012
11:04 am
6 ypc = 11 ypc
1 td = 3 td’s
57 yards = 145 yards
No clear seperation?
McClendon must have flunked math.
Hot dog
August 17th, 2012
11:09 am
Apparently Hutson Mason is SO good he’s going to be the next Peyton Manning. Murray will get hurt and he will end up being better than Stafford and be drafted in the first round in the NFL. Then we’ll know for sure that Richt only started Murray because he liked Aaron better! Some of you guys are morons on here.
Hot dog
August 17th, 2012
11:13 am
No separation may just mean Gurley still has a lot to learn about the playbook or pass blocking. Or McClendon may just want to wait and see if Todd can keep up the good work in the last scrimmage. We all know these numbers are a little inflated when our defense is giving up over 5 to almost all of the backs. If must have had something to do with the playcalling.
Hot dog
August 17th, 2012
11:16 am
I think a coach’s ego would get in the way of leaving a better player on the bench. Remember, running backs must learn pass protection and the playbook and Richt has made it clear in past years how important pass protection is in this offense.
Hot dog
August 17th, 2012
11:19 am
Brantley was a GREAT quarterback when he played mop-up behind Tim Tebow. Then when Tebow graduated, everyone realized how bad he was. When the bright lights go on, you find out how good a player is.
Bud
August 17th, 2012
11:28 am
It’s time for Georgia to figure out whether:
a) You want to finish in the top 3 in SEC in passing and watch someone else win the SEC
b) you want to win the SEC by finishing #1 in rushing
If it’s (a), then keep looking for backs who can PASSBLOCK, like you have since 2008 and finish between 7-10th in the conference in rushing, don’t win the SEC, but have good passing numbers.
If it’s (b), you have to average over 215+ yards a game rushing, instead of 164. And look for backs who can RUN.
Frank Lane
August 17th, 2012
11:30 am
There are two many variables to go just with YPC. What team were they running with? What team were they running against? Who was the fullback? Who was the quarterback? What were the plays? Was the defense expecting pass? Etc.
Joe Biden
August 17th, 2012
11:37 am
I am the dumbdest person in the world….
DrDawg
August 17th, 2012
11:39 am
Let Samuel be the first to touch the ball, but play all four. Richard deserves the honor and should be rewarded for his hard work and leadership. With four horses like this plus a great young fullback, why not run, run, run, and wear out the defenses? We should routinely get over 250-300 yards rushing. Run the danged ball.
CubanDawg
August 17th, 2012
11:40 am
Bud = BC = Thomas Brown = BuLLdog = etc…blah, blah, blah
Loved it when Chip made you look like a lame fool yesterday. Keep up the
idiocy, MORON.
Bud
August 17th, 2012
11:49 am
This team has a West Coast identitiy, trying to beat teams in the SEC.
Until UGA changes its’ identity from passing the ball, to running, it will never win the SEC.
kingdaddy
August 17th, 2012
11:57 am
Start Malcome/Samuel for first series. Gurley/Hall second series. Marshal/Hicks third series. Keep alternating until someone seperates themselves from the pack. It can’t hurt and will keep the Defense from getting any rhythm. Eventually this will show who’s #1. This will also reward Richard and Malcome for all their hard work. We are blessed with RBs this year and may have a couple of really good full-backs also. The only way UGA wins the SECe this year and Richt & Bobo keep their jobs is if we develope our running game this year. If you don’t use them, we will surely lose them…
Bud
August 17th, 2012
11:58 am
8 of the teams UGA plays this year, finished in the top 30 in PASS DEFENSE last year.
1 of the teams UGA plays this year, finished in the top 30 in RUN DEFENSE.
Bobo’s plan?
PASS THE BALL!!!!
VADAWG
August 17th, 2012
12:02 pm
whatever!!!!! this coaching staff decision does not suprise me a bit!!!!!!!!?????!!!!!!
kingdaddy
August 17th, 2012
12:09 pm
Anybody that follows football knows that a passing game is a quick strike offense. This means your Defense will be on the field alot. No wonder we run out of gas in the 2nd half. A running game eats the clock. It keeps the other teams offense off the field and KEEPS OUR DEFENSE FRESHER GOING INTO THE 2nd HALF. The rushing game will win a championship and make your Defense even better. If CMR can’t see that by now, then maybe he’s not going to take us to the next level. With our talent, the only thing holding us back is “COACHING”…
Greg
August 17th, 2012
12:16 pm
Sure are a lot of “Tide” fans in here. Yeah right. They’re all GT fans hiding behind teams like Alabama and LSU because they know that they’ll get laughed out of here talking trash under a GT name.
North Georgia Dawg
August 17th, 2012
12:22 pm
“Sure are a lot of “Tide” fans in here. Yeah right. They’re all GT fans hiding behind teams like Alabama and LSU because they know that they’ll get laughed out of here talking trash under a GT name.”
I’ve been trying to tell people this all the time and it’s the same thing as the LSU fans who came on here when Georgia was about to play them and laughed at UGA. They are too insecure to talk trash with a GT or Florida name.
North Georgia Dawg
August 17th, 2012
12:24 pm
kingdaddy, I think we would have run the ball more last season if our running backs had played better. Maybe with four fresh guys to tote the rock and some good young fullbacks out there, the staff will call more running plays. Murray seems to play better when he has a running game to back him up, because play action is much more effective. (Ex: Auburn game)
@spencaman
August 17th, 2012
12:35 pm
RollTide’s comments are all taken don… guess he got hateful and got booted off the board
kingdaddy
August 17th, 2012
12:38 pm
North Georgia Dawg
If CMB doesn’t use imagination better in the run game, it won’t matter. Most every team in the SEC can stop you from running between the tackles. Bobo used no imagination last year. 2 up the gut, a bomb, then punt! I was so sick watching this over and over. If Bobo doesn’t develope an outside game this year, then I wish him well wherever he goes, but I want more diversity with the running game…
doesn't matter
August 17th, 2012
12:46 pm
Just as when we had Ware, Lumpkin and Brown, two of,which are still NFLers Coach Mike Bobo, or whichever coach parcels playing time won’t have a real plan for playing them. It’ll be one running for six yards, then he’ll get pulled for someone else. This staff proved back then that too many weapons is
too much for them to figure out. I’m a big Richt fan, but facts are facts. They won’t give anyone time to get in the flow of the game, just as they didn’t back then.
Just Saying
August 17th, 2012
12:57 pm
Bud, for the 5th time…..the stats are totally incorrect!!! Keith Marshall averaged 12.4 yards/ carry in the last scrimmage. He had fewer yards, but also fewer carries than Gurley. You can’t say Gurley is better based on a total of only 13 carries in 2 scrimmages…..when his competition (KM) had fewer opportunities and still averaged way over 10 yds/ carry. That totally defies logic…..and you don’t have a clue as to which defense they were facing and what offensive line they were running behind. I’m certain the coaches have to wade through all those factors in making a decision.
DirtyDawg
August 17th, 2012
12:59 pm
Damn we sure got a lot of experts around here. Tell me, does it ever occur to the naysayers to laythehelloff these guys – coaches that is – after all they’re with us not those other guys. Just saw the end of To Kill A Mockingbird again…I’m looking forward to a lot of ‘Hey Boo(s)’ – as in Boo Malcome rather than Boo Radley, but Hey Boo(s) nonetheless.
Stats for the hell of it
August 17th, 2012
1:00 pm
Just throwing this out there but Georgia was #1 in total yards offense in the SEC last year, 3 rd in Average yards per game, 3rd in 3rd down efficiency , 1st in total 1st downs. 5th in rushing offense.
3rd in passing offense. Not saying there isn’t plenty of room for improvement especially with turnovers and a field goal kicker that missed 14 FGs,these stats came a against 6 defenses that ranked in the top 20 nationally., without any consistency at TB.
59bulldawg
August 17th, 2012
1:08 pm
I understand the need to be sensitive to upper classmen but they need to understand that the BEST back starts. And if it’s Gurley or Marshall then so be it! Doing it any other way is opening a Pandora’s box of trouble! Hopefully Richt understands that if he wants to hang around a few more years.
Ghost
August 17th, 2012
1:11 pm
Anyone that bases their opinion on who is the best RB on stats from a controlled scrimmage they didn’t attend or spring game obviously has never participated in one and is looking for a reason to bash the coaches or the program.
DawgByte
August 17th, 2012
1:22 pm
My hope is that one guy emerges amongst this group. RB by committee does not allow an individual to get in the rhythm of the game. You need a workhorse and then spell them when the time is right. My guess is that by the third game the two freshmen will have established themselves as 1 and 2. The other guys can come in the 4th Qtr. and pound opposing D’s and grind out the clock.
Vampire Bill
August 17th, 2012
1:28 pm
Start Richard as CMR is big on Loyalty. Play others often and win the freakin game
59bulldawg
August 17th, 2012
1:38 pm
Ghost@1:11 – If that was directed at me go back and re-read my post. I don’t think I annointed anybody. I just made a general statement and anyone who thinks that is “bashing” coaches or the program is really reaching.
Here we Go
August 17th, 2012
1:51 pm
Kingdaddy—Your comment at 11:57 is right on!!! Show some loyalty and than find the best of the rest.Should be settled on who is number 1 by the Vandy game.
Best player
August 17th, 2012
2:02 pm
Play the best player. Not too complicated.
FanstasyDawg
August 17th, 2012
2:05 pm
Gurly is an explosive back and big Sam a 249 pound punishing back.
Oversigning
August 17th, 2012
2:48 pm
I see that the dawgs are oversigning again. What was that? They are looking to sign 34??? UGA needs to be invesigated for this oversigning nonsense.
AltamahaDawg
August 17th, 2012
2:53 pm
When did loyalty EVER over-ride best option when Richt determined who played or started?
CHDawg
August 17th, 2012
2:53 pm
I am very excited about Samuel working in as FB, say 3rd down in particular. Samuel and any of the other TBs on the field at the same time should be interesting. Better have some fast LBs to keep track of them.
LHarding Dawg
August 17th, 2012
2:56 pm
Its apparently clear this person “oversigning” is an idiot that knows nothing about SEC signing rules.
59bulldawg
August 17th, 2012
3:15 pm
He’s just trying to stir the pot! LOL! Must be boring in Alabama!
Ghost
August 17th, 2012
3:25 pm
59 Dawg, Nope not directed at you hadn’t read your post when I posted.Iwas just saying noone should read too much into a controlled scrimmage. I am all for putting the best players on the field, be it a freshman or a senior.Not saying it wouldn’t be nice to see Samuels or Malcome step up and give these young ones time to get there feet wet, but I am very large on winning whether it be with upper class-men or freshmen.That being said I think from what I have “seen” Gurley and Marshall are both physically ready to play.
59bulldawg
August 17th, 2012
3:35 pm
Well I didn’t know! My bad! Yeah I really like Samuels too and I really hope Malcome’s days of sulking are behind him. But it’s hard not to be impressed with Gurley and Marshall. I just hope whoever starts, the rest won’t get an attitude. As long as Bobo uses a running game, there should be plenty of carries for everybody. This team has the potential to be really special!
LHarding Dawg
August 17th, 2012
3:36 pm
I personally think that there is not much drop off from any of the backs. I would think that Boo and Samuel would have the pass blocking down better than the two young backs. I’m ready to see Samuel start the games with the other backs getting plenty of playing time. It’s a long season, they will all be tired by the end of it.
slydog
August 17th, 2012
3:44 pm
the amazing thing is, even though he is playing mostly against the 3rd string, he just got there two months ago and is acting like he owns the place. He will be a future star running back in the SEC for the next 3 years. Barring injury, of course
kingdaddy
August 17th, 2012
4:38 pm
We should not be worried about the running backs. They are good and will produce behind our new line for years to come, but I am uneasy about whether Coach Bobo will utilize these talented RBs to the best of THEIR ABILITY? 2 up the gut by Carlton Thomas and a bomb, then punt, will not win us a big game this year! (Carlton Thomas never stood a chance!) Without an outside game this year, we will not beat S.C., FLA. OR AUBURN. A stout Defensive line will stop last years running game, but THIS YEARS RUNNING GAME CAN BE DIFFERENT. Only with an OUTSIDE RUNNING GAME will we get where we want to be this year. If CMR wants to win a big game, he has to change philosophies. Run first, eat clock, no turn-overs—DEFENSE. I’m not saying no more passing, I’m saying less passing, more running. LAST YEAR, OUR PASSING GAME ALMOST DESTROYED OUR DEFENSE BY KEEPING THEM ON THE FIELD TOO LONG. Bobo is the key…
Tampa Gator
August 17th, 2012
4:42 pm
Georgia is an irrelevant team in the SEC East. All you Dawg fans getting excited about practice is hilarious. Gators will win the east this year and regain their dominance over the Bull pups!
kingdaddy
August 17th, 2012
4:43 pm
And yes I know Carlton Thomas isn’t playing! I wish him the best, he was a DGD…
tuckerdawg
August 17th, 2012
4:43 pm
You guys are too funny. How about we not call our coaches into question based on two SCRIMMAGES that none of us saw!! I hope Gurley is the man but he doesn’t have a single collegiate carry yet so let’s pull back on the reins and hold off on giving him the Heisman just yet.
TMC DAWG
August 17th, 2012
4:45 pm
I have said all along, its the coaching i am the most scared of. you have to play your best players. I would love to see one of the rbs tell his replacement to go back to the sideline. I have been a dawg all my life. If a guy is getting the job done, whoever it is you leave him alone. Also RUNNING the football great DEFENSE an limiting the turnovers, with a great kicking game wins CHAMPIONSHIPS. Ask coach Dooley. ACC mentality does not work in thr SEC.
Tampa Gator Hater
August 17th, 2012
4:49 pm
Tampa, Please go grab your rubber nose, oversized shoes, and makeup and stop trolling Bulldog blog sites! No true football fan cares to hear any of the baloney that you continuously strew on a daily basis. Does Tampa not have a newspaper with a Gator blog where you can share your masterful insights and observations about college football?
kingdaddy
August 17th, 2012
4:51 pm
Tamp
You’re FOS…Why come in here and try to start something? You’re ol lady just make you clean your room? You normally make a little sense, you must have been at The Tiki Hut a little too long. Go take a nap, then try it again. Next time, try to make sense. It sounded like you think UF will win the East this year after the pitiful year you had last year, lol…
Tampa Gator
August 17th, 2012
5:01 pm
Kingdaddy……
An imposter runs freely using my name on the AJC these days…..judge what you read by level of intelligence of the post. For exampe, check 4:42 and the “Tampa Gator Hater”: at 4:49…..one in the same.
Tampa Gator
August 17th, 2012
5:02 pm
…..so….Kingdaddy…..it would be “he” “she” or “it” that is……FOS…..as you say.
Tampa Gator
August 17th, 2012
5:04 pm
…..and Kingdaddy…..
I think the Gators have an excellent shot at winning the East this year…..as does South Carolina, Georgia, and maybe even the Vols. The Gators are preparing well.
Dog fan
August 17th, 2012
5:06 pm
Enter your comments here
Dog fan
August 17th, 2012
5:06 pm
Tampa, Are you a conspiracy theorist?
jj
August 17th, 2012
5:08 pm
the register at the Dublin Holiday Inn read like a who’s who of college coaching when Hershel was being recruited.
Tampa Gator
August 17th, 2012
5:13 pm
Dog fan….
Not interested in such things. I have not been coming on very lately…or in the near future for that matter…so let the imposter run free. I probably will be back more during the season…..but I will check in occasionally….as today….to see what person is posting nonsense using my posting name……..would it be you by chance? If so, don’t forget to put away your toys afterwards.
The Factor
August 17th, 2012
5:17 pm
@Tampa Gator,
Do u really think we care about your thoughts? I skip your posts all the time except for the last one. I know you never went to UF, but you act like u played there. What a tool… get lost.
dmr
August 17th, 2012
6:00 pm
4-back rotation will work if handled properly. Gurley and Marshall are freshmen and not ready to handle the whole load. Samuel is a bruiser. Malcome can run between the tackles. And keeping people fresh will be a big deal.
Bernie Matt
August 17th, 2012
6:01 pm
I’ll say it just one more time for all the slow rednecks. UGA’s offensive coach’s are idiots (and that includes CMR). If these freshman are performing this great and Malcomb has stepped his game up, then why in the world is Samuel not being allowed to practice 100% at FB. There’s a fishy smell coming out of Athens and I think all the RB’s their recruiting this year including the Henry kid can smell it.
Say What??
August 17th, 2012
6:05 pm
Well… I guess his mind is made up… Bud is going to fire our running backs coach… If that is what you feel is best for the team. I sure am glad that we have you, reviewing scrimmage stats and internet posts, deciding how the team should be run. I mean, your track record speaks for itself.
Bernie Matt
August 17th, 2012
6:11 pm
Kingdaddy is on the right path!
Tampa Gator
August 17th, 2012
6:21 pm
The Factor…..
Degree in Journalism/Public Relations in 1973. Check with any Florida graduate of the school at the time……..in the early 70’s……if Charlie Wellborn (taught photojournalism) was a professor in the college of journalism…….which included newspaper writing, broadcasting, and public relations (my major). Only someone who attended Florida journalism school would know Charlie taught there and taught photography. Charlies dies a few years ago. Great teacher…..and he is responsible for my love of photography (landscape). But you can think what you want…..
Tampa Gator
August 17th, 2012
6:22 pm
“Charlie died a few years ago”……typing error in post above.
Tampa Gator
August 17th, 2012
6:26 pm
…..and The Factor……
I think you read more of my posts that JUST that “last one.” But I would recommend that you don’t read any of them…..especially that last one…..because they obviously upset you emotionally. Not sure why anyone would let posts on a sports blog do that……but obviously it does to you. Ignore me….I would support you on that one.
Tampa Gator
August 17th, 2012
6:29 pm
and….The Factor…..do you have multiple personalities…..explaining the “we” in your post to me? But don’t read this post….because it is most likely going to upset you emotionally….oh well….too late now.
WestOfAthens
August 17th, 2012
7:32 pm
UGA has talent, and competition is awesome. I say, give ‘em the ball and watch. Greatness will weed itself out. I have no doubt the Dawgs will thrive.
After all, it is great to be a Georgia Bulldog
and to those that post idiotic rhetoric, jealous are we? HaHaHaHa
Mizzou, mon amor
August 17th, 2012
8:39 pm
Mizzou 38, Georgia 24
kingdaddy
August 17th, 2012
8:45 pm
Tamp,
Sorry I couldn’t get back to you bro. We had a squall down here and had to clear some limbs. Your 5:02 was funny. I also have “admirers” who let their immaturity overide their common-sense. That’s what you get for being infamous, lol. Groupies, stalkers & admirers…
Wow
August 17th, 2012
8:50 pm
@Tampa Gator
Still believe in Muschamp huh? Well good luck on that.
Interesting how you have to let us know about your degree from UF and to ask anyone from that time.
You know what, WHO CARES!!!
You seem to be an attention whore. I guess you don’t get enough attention at home.
Have fun watching them Gaytors crumble with Will Muschamp aka the new Ray Goff of coaching.
kingdaddy
August 17th, 2012
8:57 pm
Mizzoo
Good luck. We’re glad to have Missouri & A&M in the SEC. Sorry to hear about your two O-linemen last week, hope they recover fully and you enjoy playing in the best conference in NCAA FOOTBALL. Hope you don’t take the beating you will receive the second game of the year personal, its the least we can do to welcome you to the SEC…
otn dawg
August 17th, 2012
9:00 pm
You are in a dream land Mizzou. Welcome to the SEC, home of the best damn football in the country, now prepare for some good ole woodshed azz whoopins
guy
August 17th, 2012
9:09 pm
show me the defense!!!
THE Dixie Redcoat Band
August 17th, 2012
9:34 pm
We were in the end zone seats when Walker scored that td up at Rocky Top. Pretty neat thing….
Just Saying
August 17th, 2012
9:44 pm
@Tampa gator
UGa’s “J” school is light years better than UF’s. You went to the wrong school….and UGa is historically better than UF in football too!!! Dang you are an all around loser.
Just Saying
August 17th, 2012
9:51 pm
Now we all know why you are so bitter Mr. Tampa Gator……you made a lot of bad choices in life!
JFKDawg
August 17th, 2012
10:09 pm
You can’t believe that even McClendon is going to tip his hand to those DC’s he plays the first few games. Why give them extra weeks to prep for a certain RB? Keep ‘em guessin’ and run it down their throat. Follow our strength on the OL then pop the rock through the air.
kingdaddy
August 17th, 2012
10:34 pm
JFK
We will probably be very vanilla for Buffalo. Show a few new wrinkles for Missouri and practice but not pull a whole lot of new stuff out until S.C. We can’t let lil stevie out coach us this year. Columbia may be one of the biggest games against undefeated teams of the year. I hope CMR & CMB & CTG bring their A-game. We win there, and the monkey will be off our back…
Tampa Gator
August 17th, 2012
10:42 pm
“UGa’s “J” school is light years better than UF’s.”
@Just saying….
You should go do some research before posting such ignorance of Florida’s journalism school. Florida is considered by most national journalism school ranking sites as one of the top journalism schools in the country. It just happens to be the second largest journalism program in the country….just behind Michigan. You can pick 10 rankings and Florida will outrank Georgia in one and Georgia will outrank Florida in the next. Both are excellent, top-notch programs….but there is little difference in the level of educational excellence provided by the journalism professors and educators at both Florida and Georgia, or the level of achievement by both school’s graduates.
Tampa Gator
August 17th, 2012
10:49 pm
…….but I think I am having a on-line conversation with the person who consistently impersonates me on the AJC blogs with juvenile posts……and I have no justifiable reason or intelligent purpose for doing so.
Smarticus
August 17th, 2012
11:02 pm
Here we go again, folks.
Mssrs Richt and Bobo need to put a halt to their friends and family program.
Who starts and who plays needs to be based on merit, not seniority or who sucks up the best.
If Gurley is running circles around the other RBs, he needs to start and get the reps.
What we need is new coaches, save Grantham…
Chuck UGA
August 17th, 2012
11:32 pm
Gurley will be too good to keep off the field. He will be as good if not better than Crowell. Many of us heard he was the secret weapon, not Marshall, coming out of NC. People forget he is only 4 pounds lighter than Herschel Walker was as a frosh. You will see a surprising running game this year. If it is as good against Missouri, and Georgia doesn’t struggle in that game, Georgia will go 11-1 and play for the SEC Title again, this time winning it (and that includes whipping Bama if that is the West winner).
Ghost
August 17th, 2012
11:44 pm
59dawg, See what I mean, some read some controlled scrimmage stats online pertaining to a scrimmage they didn’t see and start thinking they have a better feel for the team and they’re better judges of talent than coaches that recruited these players.
kingdaddy
August 18th, 2012
12:03 am
Smarticus
you new???
Go Dawgs!!!!
August 18th, 2012
1:47 am
I agree with kingdaddy….start the 1st game at tailback/fullback with Malcome/Samuel, then Gurley/Hall, then Marshall/Hicks, and early in the 4th qt with Samuel/Ogletree…late in the 4th with Harton,Karempelis/any other FB…..now for the Mizzou game….play whoever played the best overall in the 1st game at both positions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7576DAWG
August 18th, 2012
3:59 am
I picked Alabama to win the SEC West last year and they would have if their field goal kicker makes one field goal but amazingly they were allowed to play for the National title. I again picked them to beat LSU 21 to 7 which they did and I was pretty close with the score.
Alabama can’t beat LSU this year unless Mettenburger bombs or get hurt. Alabama lost too many great play makers in the draft.
A Douglas
August 18th, 2012
9:15 am
You are correct sir. No room for political correctness on the gridiron. Put the best men out there at all times.
Fair n Balanced
August 18th, 2012
10:19 am
Herschel didn’t start vs TN in ‘80. “Just another big slow back.”.
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August 18th, 2012
10:28 am
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zbulldawg
August 18th, 2012
12:17 pm
Start the senior it’s only right ! He’ll get to play full back also ! That’s serious for Buff. 4 backs 4 quarters ! Don’t get them banged It’s a long season ! We’ll need Richard to stay healhty I predict he’s going to have alot to do with our progress early on with his blocking on the passing plays !
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Reagan Dawg: Here we go again.
August 18th, 2012
3:31 pm
The real concern is even if Richt has a playmaker at RB, will this head coach be able to properly utilize him in the season and hold on to him in the off-season. The problem is Richt’s offenses are not geared to feature the run, which at Georgia and in the SEC is a major problem. Richt’s offensive playbook and big but soft O-line is not prepared to support a power run game, which is why Richt has downgraded the importance of running the ball and depended on an error-prone QB to defeat lesser opponents and lose to respectable opponents. He has a ACC passing mentality in a power running league dominated by Saban and Miles. Historically speaking most of Georgia’s greatest teams of bygone era, featured a power running game. But as in his recent past and true to his form, Richt will find a way to mis-manage or under-utilize the RBs and waste their talent. May the offensive blame-games of the Richt era continue.
Another thing, the socialistic Richt sympathizers must stop focusing on the coaches overall cumulative won/lost record to soothe the sting of a disappointing loss or disappointing season. He’s been more than compensated for past games. The era of coaches winning just enough to keep a job 15 to 20 years to win a national title at a major competitive program is dead and gone. Accept it. After 12 years on the job, Richt has approached(or may have passed) the now or never point. Will Richt raise the program to the next level or will it be the same old sad story of under-achievement ? Stay tuned my friends, this season will tell the story. Go you Hairy Dogs !
chazzo
August 18th, 2012
3:37 pm
If you have four runs for 4 yards and a fifth for 66 yards Your average will be 12 ypc. Whoever is getting the consistent yardage and blocking is the guy. Give me a back that can consistently get 3-4 yard carries any day.
chazzo
August 18th, 2012
3:40 pm
I would love to see four straight runs for a 1st down late in the game. How long has it been? I would love to see a nice 90+ yard march down the field that just kills the clock and the opposing D while our D is rested up. I miss those days.
drew
August 18th, 2012
5:40 pm
Those of you who think Gurley or Marshall will redshirt are obviously too young to understand football. All 5 guys will carry the rock in the first game.
Unfortunately for Gurley / Marshall our illustrious leaders Richt and Bobo tend to use players based on their hard work, good attitude etc rather than output. So Samuel will get the ball more than anybody because of his willingness to constantly switch positions. It won’t matter he runs it for 50x and only get 7yards. Same with Malcome.
It’ll take getting a mile behind in the Missouri game before Gurley and Marshall get some serious carries.
Ted M
August 19th, 2012
7:19 am
Wow the first thing I thought was the defense sure is giving up a lot of ypc. All but one of them were good.
mambo
August 19th, 2012
6:35 pm
Isaiah who?
Georgia’s Branden Smith longs to ‘take it to the house’ | UGA sports blog
August 22nd, 2012
12:19 pm
[...] No separation between Todd Gurley and other tailbacks [...]
jojo
August 22nd, 2012
3:46 pm
Everybody knows. there will NEVER be another Hershel Walker. We need to stop saying these guys are the next Hershel. Let them be the present who they are, and give them the chance to prove themselves without comparing them to anybody.
FootballFan1983
August 22nd, 2012
6:21 pm
I am from Tarboro (the same home toen as Gurley), and had the pleasure of watching this kid play for four years. He is one of the most gifted athletes i have ever seen in any sport. Besides football he was a state champion in the hundred meter hurdles and a great basketball player. Because Marshall went to Milbrook H.S. and its vicinity to Tarboro I had the chance to watch him as well, and i feel like both these guys will be great college players, but Gurley is speacial, he runs hard both outside and up the middle, and the biggest difference between him and Marshall is he will RUN OVER people. Maek my words, if given the chance to play he will be one of the best running backs in college football. We here are proud of him and are glad he has the oppurtunity to play for an outstanding University like Georgia, in the toughest conference in college football.
It was love at first sight for Georgia and tailback Todd Gurley - Georgia News Feed
August 23rd, 2012
7:39 am
[...] No separation between Todd Gurley and other tailbacks [...]
UGA notebook: Two positions for Washington; Samuel ‘1B’ at fullback? | UGA sports blog
August 24th, 2012
12:15 am
[...] No separation between Todd Gurley and other tailbacks [...]