Georgia ‘wins’ practice game; Malcome likely starter at tailback
Georgia coach Mark Richt said Wednesday he's "pretty sure" sophomore Ken Malcome will get the start at tailback in the Bulldogs' season opener against Buffalo on Sept. 1. (UGA photo by Steven Colquitt)
ATHENS — Georgia coach Mark Richt was having way too much fun with this whole “practice game” theme on Wednesday. He excitedly announced that the Bulldogs’ “won” Wednesday’s scrimmage at Sanford Stadium 49-48 over “Buffalo” in overtime.
That may sound somewhat distressing to UGA fans until they realize that Georgia played just one half and its traveling squad spotted the scout team (aka Buffalo) 35 points. Also, one of the Bulls’ touchdowns came after Richt placed the ball on the Georgia 11-yard line.
“But we could have stopped them or forced a field goal,” Richt said with a grin.
Fictional scores aside, Wednesday’s “dress rehearsal” scrimmage was an important component in the Bulldogs’ preparation for the Sept. 1 season opener. Georgia went through their entire pregame routine, including bussing to the stadium and playing under all the constraints of a regular game, with a working clock, referees, substitutions and live kicking.
“To be honest, it was like a real game,” said senior wide receiver Marlon Brown, who led the Bulldogs with 98 yards on 7 catches. “We left from the Butts-Mehre, went to the stadium, went to the locker room, did the team and individual warm-ups, listened to Coach Richt’s speech and went out there and played. It’s good because it’s Georgia versus somebody else instead offense against the defense all the time.”
It was a closed scrimmage but UGA’s Sports Communications staff kept statistics. According to them, quarterback Aaron Murray had a huge day, completing 20-of-25 passes for 253 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Freshman tailback Todd Gurley was the leading rusher for the third straight scrimmage with 54 yards on six carries and a touchdown. Sophomore Ken Malcome added 50 yards on six carries, freshman Keith Marshall had three for 17 (with a 30-yard TD called back due to a holding penalty) and Richard Samuel had three for 10. Marshall and Michael Bennett each had touchdown catches and Georgia had no fumbles or interceptions.
Defensively, the Bulldogs were led my linebacker Mike Gillard with 4 tackles and Amarlo Herrera had 3 stops and returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown.
“I didn’t like that they got spotted so many points,” Herrera said. I don’t like seeing 48 points up there from anybody; that’s way too many. Nobody’s scoring 48 on us.”
Richt said “Georgia” had a chance to win in regulation. But freshman place-kicker Marshall Morgan missed a 57-yard field goal, his only attempt of the day. Murray scored the winning touchdown on a two-yard quarterback sneak.
“But it was kind of unfair I guess because they can’t tackle me,” Murray said.
“Buffalo” scored on its ensuing overtime possession but lost the game when on the attempted two-point conversion.
“It’s always fun to go out in Sanford Stadium and play and go through the whole routine, do all that,” Murray said. “It was fun. I thought it was a great day.”
Malcome likely starter at tailback
Richt was hesitant to discuss the pecking order of the tailbacks or which one might start the opener. But after some cajoling he admitted to reporters after the scrimmage that Malcome most likely will get the nod against Buffalo.
“I’m pretty sure Ken Malcome is going to start,” he said. “But something could change between now and then.”
Richt said he might not make an announcement until the night before the opener and then it may be only to the team.
“I don’t know for sure,” he said. “I even haven’t talked to the staff yet about how we’re gonna do it. Even when we do that I doubt I’ll announce the thing because I don’t even want them to know. I want them to keep fighting and competing. We’ll tell them the night before the game maybe.”
Informed after the scrimmage that Richt was leaning toward starting him, Malcome was unmoved.
“I mean, it’s not that I don’t care,” he said. “That’s what I was already thinking anyway. But I’m gonna keep pushing. I’m not going to let that one little statement go to my head.”
For what it’s worth, here are the tailbacks’ rushing stats in the three scrimmages: Gurley — 19 carries for 199 yards with 4 TDs; Malcome — 16-117-1; Marshall 15-63-1; Samuel 9-50-1.
This & that . . .
Richt said he was misunderstood and did not close the rest of the Bulldogs’ practices this week because he was mad at the media.”If anything I’m mad at myself,” he said of having a competition period opened Tuesday in which reporters saw Marshall get shaken up on a hard hit. Richt said only Thursday’s “situational scrimmage” at Sanford Stadium is off-limits. There will be designated media observation periods as per normal routine for Friday’s and Saturday’s workouts. . . . Though the Bulldogs’ starting lineups are pretty much set for the opener, Richt wouldn’t say who the starting safeties are going to be. All-American free safety Bacarri Rambo is thought to be suspended for the opener but Georgia hasn’t made an announcement to that effect. Same for starting inside linebacker Alec Ogletree.
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Gamecock in Georgia
August 22nd, 2012
8:53 pm
WOW!!!
I’m impressed.
godawgs
August 22nd, 2012
8:53 pm
first
Gamecock in Georgia
August 22nd, 2012
8:59 pm
no dumb dumb
kingdaddy
August 22nd, 2012
9:05 pm
No turnovers, GATA…
DahlonegaDawg
August 22nd, 2012
9:06 pm
Go Dawgs! Looking forward to a successful season
kingdaddy
August 22nd, 2012
9:08 pm
Chip
Who was on the scout teams???
We Run the East
August 22nd, 2012
9:09 pm
It’s Buffalo. Definetely start your veteran- keep tradition. Not like UGA will be challenged in this first game.
Uga
August 22nd, 2012
9:11 pm
Come on gt fans and start ranting lol. Dummies
claytondawg
August 22nd, 2012
9:15 pm
Sorry, but YAWN…nothing to see here, YET. Ken Malcome at running back? ohhhh, I don’t know about that. I think we’re going to see something different as the season progresses.
PerroGrande
August 22nd, 2012
9:16 pm
No injuries mentioned! Awesome. Sounds like they are having fun. Hey Gamecock, good to see Lattimore is back up to speed! Great RB. Sounds like we were pass heavy on the yardage, but decent on the runs, too. Can’t wait to see how we do…Vamos Perros!
JB
August 22nd, 2012
9:16 pm
Malcome starting ? No surprise. Hope it’s by merit, but with Richt, that’s not always the case. His loyalty to under performing Assit. Coach’s is legendary, but playing players ” who have been in the system and earned it” over maybe a younger player who’s looked better….or is better, is a Richt trait. Now, I’m not saying it’s a bad one, it just keeps you at 10-2 and the Capital One Bowl every year playing Michigan St. Just look at our place kicker last year. Did that young man from Calif. on our roster get a chance during that awful season to step in and be our kicker ? No. Worried about ” feelings” is holding this program back.
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August 22nd, 2012
9:17 pm
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Joe
August 22nd, 2012
9:20 pm
Guess from “outside the arena” it made sense to redshirt Knowshon Morenon.
Why in the world would Gurley not be starting?
PerroGrande
August 22nd, 2012
9:23 pm
Dawg Fans, let the coaches do their job. They want to win.
PTCDAWG
August 22nd, 2012
9:28 pm
I think this low injury situation is directly due to this team, with a purpose, reporting to camp in good condition. It helps to have a great leader, like Jarvis Jones, making sure everyone is on the same page!
satxdawg
August 22nd, 2012
9:35 pm
Maybe gurley not starting because he hasn’t played a lick of real sec football . Running in pre determined scrimmages is not the same as playing in a game with 90k screaming fans. He will get his chance to take the top dawg spot when the season start . I can assure you if he perform in a real game like in practice he will be the starter . I swear dawg fans find any and every thing to cry about ..go dawgs 9 more days !
Joe
August 22nd, 2012
9:47 pm
Dawg fans find something to whine about because they had to sit through the miserable 2006 season while Knowshon Moreno collected dust on the sideline.
Malcome is a good 3rd team SEC back. Does not have elite speed or quickness.
kingdaddy
August 22nd, 2012
9:47 pm
Start Malcome/Sam., first series. Gurley or Marshall/ Hall , second series. Marshall or Gurley/ Hicks, third series. Harton or Kremp/ Ogletree in 4th quarter. Keep mixing it up till someone “sticks-out”, then start them at Missouri…
Toccoa Dawg
August 22nd, 2012
9:47 pm
PTCDAWG, well put. We haven’t seen true leadership like this since the Davids were at UGA.
Dawg89
August 22nd, 2012
9:48 pm
How do they find guys to be on the scout team? Who wants to be the designated crash dummy? I know some of them are redshirts but I still hope they treat those guys with a lot of respect.
kingdaddy
August 22nd, 2012
9:51 pm
Haters::::::20-25::::::: no ints., no fumbles. Where are all the haters and whiney babys???
Toccoa Dawg
August 22nd, 2012
9:52 pm
kingdaddy all the techies are still playing with their ps3’s or xboxes
GriffingDawg
August 22nd, 2012
9:54 pm
FACEBOOK.COM/AJCUGA? Awesome!!!
Dawg Fan
August 22nd, 2012
9:57 pm
JOE, FYI…..Herschell was 3rd in line as a freshman in the opener against Tennessee behind McMickens and Norris. Gurley and Marshall will get their chance soon enough.
kingdaddy
August 22nd, 2012
9:59 pm
89
Did you catch the article on Geoff Rapp? Excellent walkon. A former Marine who did a tour in Afganistan. He was probably on scout team at LB/WR, 6′2″- 210. Great kid. I read it in The Savannah Morning News, but it was also in Athens Banner. Real good read…
Russell Hall
August 22nd, 2012
10:03 pm
Go Dawgs!
Henry
August 22nd, 2012
10:06 pm
This is going to be a great season! Defense looks good, offense looks better than expected, and these guys are hungry!
living in the past (yawn...)
August 22nd, 2012
10:11 pm
i knew H.Walker….and none of these RBs is H. Walker. ….
TDawg
August 22nd, 2012
10:14 pm
9 days. Sounds like the Dawgs are really rounding into shape. Doesn’t matter who starts and all I’ve read Malcome has earned it. I’m real excited about the receivers and the passing game. If you’re not fired up right now you are not much of college football fan. We’re undefeated well coached and deep on defense. This team can win some games. Let the big Dawg Eat!!
Henry
August 22nd, 2012
10:14 pm
@ Living in the past, we don’t need a Herschel Walker..all we need is a back that protects the ball, runs hard, and picks up first downs.
Birddawg
August 22nd, 2012
10:14 pm
I can’t wait to yell “Boo” at the game. Cheering for “Boo” Malcome that is!
Larry Von SockThroat
August 22nd, 2012
10:15 pm
facebook.com/ajcuga it’s about time!!!! LIKE THIS PAGE
Henry
August 22nd, 2012
10:18 pm
“I didn’t like that they got spotted so many points,” Herrera said. I don’t like seeing 48 points up there from anybody; that’s way too many. Nobody’s scoring 48 on us.”
FEROCIOUS!!! I like to hear this. I don’t expect teams to score more than 21 against this defense all season long. They should be that good to hold teams in the 10-17 range.
TDawg
August 22nd, 2012
10:18 pm
Good call Birddawg. That will be fun. Hope he runs with the power I am expecting. I think he will be very good.
Henry
August 22nd, 2012
10:20 pm
I’m okay with Ken Malcome starting. He’s a hard runner and was the best running threat we had against LSU in the title game. Gurley and Marshall will get their carries as will Samuel. Samuel can be used for 3rd and 1, 3rd and 2 situations because whose going to stop that truck (6′2, 243 lbs) charging full steam ahead?
bardawg
August 22nd, 2012
10:21 pm
Methinks it’s a brand new world (season)in Athens this year. Looks like the everyone’s attitude is nothing but positive! Can’t wait to see how things shake out this year. I,like all dawg fans, am hoping for something really special.Go dawgs, sic’em!
kingdaddy
August 22nd, 2012
10:27 pm
I guess neither Hutson or LeMay played…
Bravos pull good win. Go Braves…
A. Bishop
August 22nd, 2012
10:32 pm
I just hope that the coaches play the best guy at each position no matter how old they are.
Brainiac (CMR/UGA Fan For Life)
August 22nd, 2012
10:35 pm
@ Joe:
Had you been paying attention you would know that Gurley has made a couple of long TD runs but aside from that he is averaging around 2 yards per carry, isn’t completely familiar with the UGA offensive system and could be a liability on pass blocking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kingdaddy
August 22nd, 2012
10:37 pm
Like to see the rest of the stats. Any catches by tight ends or fullbacks? How did Hall & Hicks play? Lynch just block? Rome still out with hammy? Where did Corn play, DE OR OLB? Any special-teams notes besides missed 57 yd. FG? Punts avg.? No Sacks? Maybe an update???
just a fan
August 22nd, 2012
10:39 pm
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Dawg48
August 22nd, 2012
10:41 pm
Kingdaddy, go check out dawgs247. Free articles up on the practice.
Bernie Matt
August 22nd, 2012
10:42 pm
Murray threw 25 passes and they only played a half of football! UGA is in trouble, all this fuss about the depth at RB and Bobo the clown is dead set on pretending he’s calling plays at BYU or the old Houston teams with Andre Ware. What a joke! When is someone in charge going to wise up and make Grantham the Head Coach.
Lawdawg
August 22nd, 2012
10:44 pm
No A Bishop the coaches play the worst player because they wan’t to lose. Of coarse they play who they believe is teh best player, and it doesn’t necesarily come down to statistics in a a scrimage.
holla
August 22nd, 2012
10:46 pm
kingdaddy….go to you tube and watch CMR comments. All stats are there. Sounds like the Dawgs may finally play like they are capable of
Mobile Dawg
August 22nd, 2012
10:48 pm
kingdaddy, I guess we will have to wait to see if Richt and Bobo have become any more imaginative in their use of the tight ends, fullbacks, misdirections, shuttle’s, etc. Wouldn’t it be grand to run an offense where the defense really didn’t know what to expect?
Fatdawg94
August 22nd, 2012
10:53 pm
I guess Rambo and Ogletree are definitely out for the 1st game, didn’t even see there named in the stats. I just hope it is not four games for each.
Fatdawg94
August 22nd, 2012
10:55 pm
I guess Rambo and Ogletree are definitely out for the 1st game, didn’t even see there names in the stats for today’s scrimmage. I just hope it is not four games for each.
I-DOG
August 22nd, 2012
10:56 pm
JB,
Georgia didn’t actually go 10-2 and play Michigan State EVERY year. Sometimes they won the SEC and played in the Sugar Bowl or went 9-3 and played another opponent. Malcome is not a Richt favorite. He was sort of in the dog house his first season and didn’t have the work habits yet. Last year he was hurt with a nagging injury all Spring and through much of the first half of the season.
Gaining 4 extra yards in this scrimmage over Malcome isn’t a reason to start Gurley in the first game. Obviously, Gurley has some talent and is picking up the system well. I’m sure Richt feels more comfortable with Malcome and if Gurley gets 3 carries against Buffalo, then we have a problem. If Malcome gets 12 and Gurley gets 9 or 10, then Gurley has plenty of opportunity to gain confidence and show his teamates and coaches what he is capable of and he will get more looks the following week at Missouri.
tony
August 22nd, 2012
11:19 pm
Ken Malcome should of been the starter last season but his complaining cost him playing time.
http://youtu.be/ElzCj8Jq_v0
Ken is not a speedster but he will pick up several yards after contact and will wear down opposing defenses with his power. His style of running keeps the clock moving while the defense catch it’s breath.
Henry
August 22nd, 2012
11:21 pm
Rotate the backs in and out vs. Buffalo to get the freshman’s feet wet in a college game. But vs. Missouri, I want Malcome and Samuel to be the primary ballcarriers. They have experience, and won’t be rattled by the crowd that Mizzou will have. If you put Gurley or Marshall in there and they hear that crowd rooting hard against them, they’ll freeze. It’s just different for a freshman in the SEC when he’s not used to 90,000 people rooting against him.
kingdaddy
August 22nd, 2012
11:22 pm
Thanks guys, I’ve been Drudging. Read about the dude partying with escaped research monkeys, lol…
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t2go
August 22nd, 2012
11:31 pm
I would not have thought it 3 mths. ago…but maybe the best thing that happened in Athens was Crowell being shown the door. I wish him the best, but his talents were mostly out weighed by his dismal attitude. These guys seem to be working hard, and with great attitudes.
There seem to be many guys willing to step up…These guys have a great opportunity..I hope they make the most of it! All of the backs are going to have a chance to play and none of then should be feeling the pressure to do it all themselves. We do need a running game bad! It is such a benefit to the Defense…if the D can stay rested they should dominate!
I have been a Richt and Bobo knocker…..It remains to be seen about Bobo…but Richt seems to be a little different this year. Like I said I think something shifted when Crowell departed….
This is our best shot since Staff and Know were here. Hope they grab it by the throat and do not let go. Would be great to leave Missouri having properly stomped them…as GEORGIA should!…and turn the attention to revenge on the Gamecocks!
DawginTX
August 22nd, 2012
11:41 pm
As long as Richt has more than one option at tailback, we will never have someone get into rhythm. He can’t pick a favorite unless he is forced to. This is the second coming of Michael Cooper, Kregg Lumpkin, Thomas Brown, and Danny Ware. 3 of them have seen time in the NFL despite none of them ever average more than 15 carries a game.
Douglas
August 22nd, 2012
11:43 pm
This is why UGA will never win a SEC championship under Richt or Booboo as OC: the best running back at UGA is very clear yet we are going to start Boo? Get rid of Richt as our head coach and make Grantham our HC — he will find an OC that will help UGA win National Championships.
GB's Hamburgers
August 23rd, 2012
12:18 am
Football is right around the corner. The nights are cooler. We’re going to play ….. Buffalo? Hummmm wonder who will win that? OK we’ll win and the quarterback will get those gaudy number that make him seem legit.
RED DOG 77
August 23rd, 2012
12:57 am
I’ve been sayin’ since coach Todd Grantham came to town and brought “attack” football back to Athens……………Once he gets his defense on track, the offense will want their share of the GLORY as well…………….I think it’s time BULLDOGS !!!!………………GATA
RED DOG 77
August 23rd, 2012
1:01 am
G B Hotdog…………Check-out another site………….GT is just a simple click away…………Regards, RED
Destin Dawg
August 23rd, 2012
6:47 am
Yes Grantham’s NFL experience and intensity has uppped expectations on BOTH sides of the ball, energy vampires like Crowell are gone… S & C and Jen Ketterly’s dailey buffet have improved stamina of all, especially O Line.. Go Dawgs, THIS is our year.. SEC Champs !!
Destin Dawg
August 23rd, 2012
6:53 am
hope Richt has learned NO more seniority system.. play’em all .. keep ‘em fresh.. when one stands out make him 1st string !!!
Game Changer
August 23rd, 2012
7:19 am
T Granthams so called great defense has gotten curb stomped 5 or more times each season. YES, CURB STOMPED! We have depth on the front line but no where else on defense. Please be cautious with expectations this early.
tell me again
August 23rd, 2012
7:25 am
Some of you posters have short memories – Boo Malcome was a bulldozer after the hit last year. That kid moves the pile and the grass with it – he’s a monster. He knows the system – he’s paid his dues – he’s ready. He is the only logical choice to start – the starting spot is his to lose. The freshmen will definitely get playing time but Boo is the man – battle tested and ready for his shot.
Just Saying
August 23rd, 2012
7:26 am
I still think Keith Marshall will be awesome…..as well as Todd Gurley. Keith had several big runs in the scrimmages called backh and Todd had none. KM would have had 47 yards on 4 carries if it hadn’t been for the penalty. Of course…..these are only scrimmages and we don’t really know the details ie. What offensive line they were running behind, etc. Can’t wait for the season to start and I’m “fired up” about our running backs……it will be interesting to see inNovember who had the best season. Love the competition!!!
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UGA Blue 2012
August 23rd, 2012
7:53 am
>Gurley has clearly been the best RB in camp based purely on stats.
>Richt decides to start Malcolme.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eCRMOBOqpU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Richt is Johnny Cochran and I’m the exploding head juror. Why? Because, just like the Chewbacca Defense, IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE!
Dawg Tired
August 23rd, 2012
8:12 am
If Gurley continues to out perform Malcome, Malcome is a lock to be the starter. Weird but apparently true with this bunch of coaches.
I dropped my fried twinkie
August 23rd, 2012
8:26 am
So the SCOUT teams sucks?
UGa’s young players and depth are suspect if they are that bad.
ugab
August 23rd, 2012
8:32 am
Malcome has game experience. Malcome and Samuel are both game timers, who can help an unexperiences OL protect Murray.. Gurley and Marshall will get their time to shine this season. Malcome is right behind Gurley in yardage. MR always plays more than 1 back in games. Samuel has earned playing time. EX. Florida game.. If the OL can get Samuel at full speed through the hole, LOOK OUT> RBs will be fine. My worries are the OL and DBs.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
8:45 am
JB, when has Richt played player that he did not think were not the best option for the team, and only out of misguided loyalty. Name some.With such a long history of that, It shouldn;t be diffcicult to come up with a few.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
8:48 am
What I would be interested to know, is the roster for our “buffalo” squad. Sounds like they at least put up a competitive fight.
Columbus
August 23rd, 2012
8:52 am
The cocks are going to get pay back this year for the gift they got last year….their offense didnt do much of nothing last year and definitely will not this year and absolutely will not get all those special team and scores by their defense….bank on that…..
2012 SEC East Champion Georgia Bulldogs
Columbus
August 23rd, 2012
8:53 am
Gurley is going to be an awesome and surprising beast in the backfield….
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
8:54 am
And I think that is an absolutely ridiculous statement that Blair Walsh continue to kick FG for us last year only out of a desire not to hurt his feelings. Really? come on. Is it possible that Richt just felt like he was still the best option?
damngoodawg
August 23rd, 2012
9:04 am
Looking at their overall stats for the scrimmages, it looks like Gurley is way out front. What’s up with that?
Red Clay Hound
August 23rd, 2012
9:04 am
Altamaha, I agree. Do they have a football 101 class we could send some of these people too?
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
9:09 am
Bogatay was 1/3 in FG attempts in live action at UGA. He was only a 65% Placekicker in Jr College. He was brought in because he had a Long KO, and he never won that job either. So if you were the head coach trying to win actual games you are telling us that you would have benched Blair Walsh last year? I seriously doubt it.
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
9:17 am
I hope neither Rambo nor Ogletree get suspended. They wouldn’t be if they played for any of the teams in our bordering states or Tech.
Nick
August 23rd, 2012
9:19 am
Looks like Richard Samuel is right on track with a 3.3 YPC average!
Nick
August 23rd, 2012
9:21 am
Got a feeling we ain’t gonna see Tree and Rambo for a few games. I seriously hope I’m wrong though.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
9:43 am
Rambo will get some suspension for the brownie incident. I had thought all along that he could appeal the automatic 4 game, and have it lowered because IMO the first offense was sort of questionable. However now that Smitth was cleared for basically the same thing (passenger in the car had pot), it makes me question that now.. Surely he was given a drug test last year after that incident. (although that has never been reported) Maybe there are some different circumstances but it seems like , If he had passed it…….he would not have been suspended last year. AND the fact that he got tested the week after sping break leads me to believe he is not in the random list anymore. It sure sounds like he has failed a couple now. (still possible to appear based on the “accidental” nature of the second one, I suppose).
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
9:44 am
I’m not JB, but a couple that comes to mind is Joe T over Stafford, and T Brown over Knowshon. All that doesn’t matter now, but lots of fans would agree with JB that Richt has seemed to favor some players over seemingly “can’t miss” types a few times at UGA.
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
9:49 am
I can get the fact that a second-teamer might smoke pot occasionally but Rambo and Ogletree have futures in the NFL at stake, where drug tests (and suspensions) are also done.
Damn, just drink a beer . . .
HoneyBadger Has the Munchies
August 23rd, 2012
9:50 am
@ Nick…so true about Mr. Samuel. I give the guy props because of his team mantality but how can you be a punishing runner when you seem to trip over your own feet? 3.3 YPC
HoneyBadger Has the Munchies
August 23rd, 2012
9:54 am
Use Samuel in the fourth quarter fresh…wear down the opposing D because is a big back.
UGA Insider
August 23rd, 2012
10:03 am
Malcome is the best back we have. He has impressed and was a beast vs. Mich State until Bobo took the ball out of his hands. Still don’t understand that one but whatever. Kind of like punting to Honey Badger but that was last year and all is forgotten.
Buffalo is an easy one and Sanders/Rambo, Tree is out. Doesn’t matter.
Mizzou thinks they have a shot at us but there is NO way against this defense. My only worry about this game is Bobo/Richt going ultra conservative in 2nd half.
I want all UGA fans to note however our special teams is a major work in progress. I look for CMR to go for it on 4th down a ton this year. I hope S.T. doesn’t cost us a game but we are really struggling. I will just keep my eyes closed when we punt. Thank god they moved the tee’s up on kickoffs too.
HoneyBadger Has the Munchies
August 23rd, 2012
10:07 am
@UGA Insider all very good points. Especially Richt/Bobo going conservative. Seems that mentality keeps the opposing team just close enough in the game for the Dawgs to lose…..close games last year. Need to take more chances….I hate to say it….but like Spurrier and Miles.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
10:09 am
Predictable answers. And those aren’t just the casual seem to be who comes to mind as muichy as its the only answer anybody ever has.
I’ll spare the rest of the room my longwinded retort…………and simple say this. I didn;t ask for guys who the fans wanted to see, or “thought were better”. I asked for examples of playing somebody who Richt didn’t think was the best option at the time. Thats the old cliche….’ That somehow he knew those guys were the worst option, but put them out there out of misplaced loyalty. That he knowingly risked the game and his other players, staff, his own job.
I think the much more logical explaination would be that he simply disagree with some of the fans about what was “best” at the time, based on his experience and perspective as the actual coach of the team.
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
10:11 am
UGA Insider, I’d say Malcome is the most experienced back we have, but numbers don’t lie. 4 TDs to 1 TD says to me that Gurley can get in the end zone. And those long runs say nobody much can run him down.
We’ll know for sure soon – but if Gurley runs it vs Mizzou like he did against our D, he’s gonna be hard to keep of the field, don’t you think? Size and speed.
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
10:16 am
So that wasn’t the longwinded retort? Haha.
I didn’t imply that they were the “worst option.”
Just maybe the “second-best option.”
HoneyBadger Has the Munchies
August 23rd, 2012
10:20 am
I’m just excited that UGA has FOUR….count them Four backs to rotate into our games. That does not include Branden Smith going in a couple of times either. Lets get aggressive Georgia with some creative play calling!
UGA Insider
August 23rd, 2012
10:28 am
Joey, number don’t lie but they can be scewed to mislead. Just look at what our president does to the unemployed numbers for instance.
Gurley is going to be great and may be this year. But hoenstly, Malcome is the better blocker and overall better runner at this time. Malcome won most improved player this spring as well so look out. Also note that Malcome had IC beat out this spring as well. The kid is good I’m telling you.
ChattanoogaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
10:34 am
Da’Rick Rogers was suspended indefinitely by Dooley for breaking team rules. Just glad he picked the Vols instead of the Dawgs, he’s a cancer for sure.
Newman
August 23rd, 2012
10:36 am
So tell me again why Gurley is not starting?
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
10:40 am
Oh, don’t get me started on your president, Insider . . .
Yeah, Malcome impressed me last year, when he finally played – seems like he had a groin (?) injury much of the year. I saw him lay out a couple of pass rushers too.
Maybe he stays healthy and has a big season – if so, there will probably be a redshirt for somebody – maybe Marshall?
HoneyBadger Has the Munchies
August 23rd, 2012
10:41 am
@Chatt…just read that article too. Tough loss for Vols…but a cancer for sure
Paddy
August 23rd, 2012
10:43 am
Joe……….don’t believe you have been keeping pace w/ UGA football this summer! The backs will be in a rotation and all will see snaps. Naming a starter w/ all this talent at TB has very little or no effect on what we can expect out of this position in 2012 Unfold that underwear and enjoy the season.
WDE
August 23rd, 2012
10:47 am
@Newman its simple the COACH made the call to start a veteran in the opening game. He never said Gurley or anyone else won’t see the field, but frankly I can’t see the harm in having someone start that doesn’t have first game jitters or might get the QB killed missing a blocking assignment…funny the trolls all complain on how much we pay coaches and then they want to do their jobs for them..
7576DAWG
August 23rd, 2012
10:56 am
Malcome’s problem was always between the ears. Toward the end of the year he seemed to have gotten his attitude right. I think he has matured a lot since last year and now doesn’t think the coaches are his enemy but are trying to help him be the best he can be , which will make Georgia better.
I am proud that Malcome got it together and when he runs he leaves everything on the field. We can’t go wrong in playing him but the most important thing this year is we have Marshall and Gurley to back him up. With the kind of talent that we have at Tailback this year I would be surprised for any of the backs to carry the ball more than 15 times a game.
Why did Lattimore tear his ACL? Because Spurrier ran him 25 to 30 time a game and when your body gets tired you are more susceptible to injury. That won’t happen at Georgia.
The only thing that could keep any of the three Tailback’s that we have at Georgia on the bench this year is if they start dropping the ball, Coach Mark Richt’s biggest pet peeve. If one of the three starts fumbling we at least have another big , fast back to take his place.
I predict Georgia will gain over 200 yards on the ground every game which will really open the passing game . Over 400 yards per game total offense, could be close to 500.
UGA Insider
August 23rd, 2012
10:56 am
Da’Rick is suspended indefinitely.
Chip Towers
August 23rd, 2012
11:01 am
kingdaddy: The third- and fourth-teamers were on the scout team. Faton Bauta was the quarterback, which makes sense since the Buffalo QB is a big dual-threat guy.The TDs were scored by WRs Michael Erdman and Kenneth Towns. Not sure about others.
UGA Insider
August 23rd, 2012
11:01 am
Had friends in Calhoun that said Da’Rick would NEVER finish college wherever he went. I never forgot that conversation when he spurned us. He is suspended for a 5th or 6th drug violation like Honey Badger. You wonder why the SEC has such a bad reputation..
ps Joey…. I did vote for Obama and regret it everyday I wake up. Worst mistake I ever made. I just really believed him at the time. He won’t get me the 2nd time however.
LHarding Dawg
August 23rd, 2012
11:02 am
Good for Malcome! He was by far the best back Georgia had running against LSU last season. I felt he should have had more carries in that game. Also, don’t forget about Samuel, he had a tremendous impact in the Florida game last season. These two also know how to pass block. To me its a no brainer who starts.
Newman
August 23rd, 2012
11:06 am
Boo is a quitter.
WDE
August 23rd, 2012
11:17 am
@newman really Boo is a quitter….when troll did he quit?
Evansdawg
August 23rd, 2012
11:20 am
I’m just not feeling it this year. I’ve never waivered in my support of Coach Richt and am in no way on the “Fire Richt” bandwagon…but to me, the Dawgs have a lot to prove. Losing to Mich State last year still stings. Out of 6 “big games” last year, the Dawgs only won 2. Until they knock off a top-20 opponent or two…I’m skeptical. I just can’t help it.
flagboy?
August 23rd, 2012
11:24 am
Not sure about the how long Da’Rick’s suspension is. . .but the more that comes out about him up there, the more it seems like UGA dodged a bullet with him flipping to UT.
Destin Dawg
August 23rd, 2012
11:26 am
THIS is our year.. S & C with nutritionist Jen Ketterly’s dailey buffet at Butts Mehre = more stamina and 4th qtr. Run the ball and play shutdown defense… win the SEC Champs .. we can beat Bammer too !
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
11:27 am
haha, I was 2 seconds away from suggested thatI would bet the farm that Insider DID vote for Obama, and regreted it now.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
11:28 am
$5 says there is a Prius in the driveway.
LogicalUS
August 23rd, 2012
11:28 am
“UGa’s young players and depth are suspect if they are that bad”
Not really that bad since in reality this scout squad did not include any of player who would travel on a regular game so the scout squad was basically defenseless.
And why NOTHING should be taken from this scrimmage about players or playing time…it was basically like the actual UGA gameday squad vs Athens Country Day.
Malcome is starting because UGA fans simply can not understand that Gurley has averaged 1.8 yds a carry + two long runs against the 2nd team defense in scrimmages. It is like the nutters who scream for the 3rd team RB who lights up Coastal Carolina for a TD in the 4th Qtr with the score already 56-0 because they think the only thing blocking his same success against LSU\SC defenses is that Bobo doesn’t like his haircut.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
11:31 am
Just picking on you man. I’ll officially get off you case now that we are on the countdown. You are a DGD and a pretty good sport for putting up with my jabs this summer.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
11:32 am
Joey, you have seen the longwinded version, so you know.
trueUGAfan
August 23rd, 2012
11:38 am
Da’rick Rogers suspended by UT
GimmeAbreak
August 23rd, 2012
11:38 am
How did “Amarlo Herrera had 3 stops and returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown.” if “Georgia had no fumbles or interceptions”? I gotta see this!
WDE
August 23rd, 2012
11:40 am
@LogicalUS that was well stated…some of the Gurley fans might even be able to follow the logic.
Gamechanger is clueless
August 23rd, 2012
11:40 am
Here Gamechanger goes a gain making stupid idiotic statements. Ok game changer list the yards given up and the teams that curb stomped Georgias defense in 2011, I can’t wait. Still waiting on John Jenkins to be declared academically ineligible and georgia Subsequent probation, or JHC leaving team, 1st team all american linebackers can’t tackle SEC running backs, Murray having a horrible fall camp was you grand observation yesterday, , and who can forget 6′9″ 350 lb linemen can’t compete in the SEC. You are certified idiot.
CPODAWG
August 23rd, 2012
11:44 am
Just saw were Da’Rick Rogers has been suspended indefinitely from Tennessee.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
11:46 am
Gamechanger = namechanger.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
11:46 am
Gimme a break……which squad was be playing on? Georgia or “buffalo”?
zbulldawg
August 23rd, 2012
12:06 pm
Richt’s getting wiser ! The media has been cruel to him, his faith, & the team the past few years ! They have been cruel to the whole coaching staff & players ! It’s all good because IT’s TIME !! TO LET THE BIG DAWG EAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SICK EM
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
12:07 pm
UGA Insider, . . . . . . . . . (just sadly shaking my head).
I have seen that post (column), AD, and could almost recite it . . .
azdawg
August 23rd, 2012
12:09 pm
Just read that DaRick Rogers has been suspended indefinitely by UT for undisclosed reasons. I think he’s out at TN.
zbulldawg
August 23rd, 2012
12:13 pm
Chip if you hadn’t been so negative about us in the past. You would know more about what’s going on. Ya’ll made your bed now you got to lay in it ! TRUST is a big part of LIFE !!
PerroGrande
August 23rd, 2012
12:24 pm
Z, got to disagree with you on Chip. He is excellent. When was he negative?
Craig
August 23rd, 2012
12:25 pm
Also, one of the Bulls’ touchdowns came after Richt placed the ball on the Georgia 11-yard line.
Sounds like CMR threw this in….no different in a regular game….this would be where Murray fumbles
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
12:25 pm
Chip? Cruel? Negative? I’ve never read anything about Richt’s faith in Chip’s blog.
What the hell are you talking about zbulldawg?
JK
August 23rd, 2012
12:27 pm
Based off of the scrimmage results, Gurley will be much better than Herchel ever was. Take Herchel, add some Bo Jackson, sprinkle in a little bit of Barry Sanders then you will have about 55-60% of the greatness that will be Gurley.
Craig
August 23rd, 2012
12:30 pm
“I’m pretty sure Ken Malcome is going to start,” he said.
Yet, all indications are that Gurley is the best player……hmmmm….we still dont get it. BEST players on the field PERIOD!!!
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
12:37 pm
Oh hell, tropical storm heading to Haiti.
Hope our head coach doesn’t get the urge to head down there.
Coach, just send a check . . .
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
12:43 pm
Define “best” craig.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
12:45 pm
For that matter, define ” on the field.”
docdawg
August 23rd, 2012
12:48 pm
Does it really matter who starts in the backfield? Ken should probably get the nod with a year under his belt and his maturing work ethic carrying over from last year. That doesn`t necessarily mean that he`s the best back on the team, but it represents an award for effort and diligence learning the system and becoming a leader. Richard could very well get the nod for the same reason. The best backs will play based upon performance starting week 2, but as we saw against LSU, multiple backs with varying skill sets are a great asset and keep everyone fresh. 30 carries a game get people fatigued and usually injured, just ask Lattimore. I think this is the best group of backs since Garrison and Terrel, deeper and faster, with some bruisers in the mix. Once the oline settles in, the offense will cause headaches for everyone down the line. should be a great year that could be very special.
PerroGrande
August 23rd, 2012
12:50 pm
Joey, Haiti’s storm resistance is very low. A bad hurricane could kill thousands. Don’t act like St. Simons–joke appropriately. If Richt wants to go to Haiti next week, more power to him!
PerroGrande
August 23rd, 2012
12:52 pm
Thx, Doc! Nail on the head, and that is exactly how it works. They will all get a chance and playing time will be based on their performance. It isn’t an issue.
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
12:55 pm
I thought Marshall would have the edge of the rookie backs, having gotten in Athens in Januray, and having learned that humongous, 3-page playbook!
Seriously, many heralded RBs have come in and didn’t have a clue about pass protection, and therefore not played much. Caleb comes to mind, but there were others.
Hope these youngins pick it up quick and get in there.
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
1:01 pm
Perro, it’s called tongue-in-cheek. Humor. If it hurts you, skip it.
Mind your own business, doofus.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
1:02 pm
Something always bothers me about the term “reward”.
I suppose it’s true. When players are the best choice, they are rewarded by playing. I don’t really consider that a “reward” as much as it is just common sense. In this case I think it’s probably a case of overall knowledge of the offense, doing the less glorified work of protecting the qb, and his ability to run the ball.
To me, starting Gurley would more qualify as a “reward” for just having a surprise camp in one of those categories. To me that would be more of playing favorites, or misplaced loyalty to one player over another. To start a guy who is not the best choice for the job. that’s if if he is not, maybe he is , or will be)
VINCE
August 23rd, 2012
1:05 pm
Just glad there isnt any midgets in the mix
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
1:05 pm
Anybody that does not think a freshman RB , not picking up the blitz is not a serious factor, needs only to watch the 2008 cocktail party game and see that cost us the game.
Newman
August 23rd, 2012
1:09 pm
WDE…Malcom quit the team last year.
SCdawg
August 23rd, 2012
1:11 pm
Whats the deal with Marshall? I thaught he was supose to be way better than Gurley. Is Gurley that good or is Marshall not doing so well? All the hype this summer was about Marshall..I havent seen neither of them play so idk there playing styles..just curious. I guess we will see soon huh? I take it from what ive read that maybe Gurley is a little bit more powereful than Marshall….
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
1:18 pm
I could easily make the case that last year a freshman RB missing his assignments was a major part of 2 turnovers that contributed greatly to loss(s).
Ghost
August 23rd, 2012
2:02 pm
Perhaps the coaching staff is saving something for Missouri? Gurley and Marshall probably haven’t grasped the whole playbook, no need in letting Missouri get more than a glimpse of what they can do.
WDE
August 23rd, 2012
2:10 pm
Newman I don’t think Boo missed as much as a practice did he?
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
2:33 pm
One.
PerroGrande
August 23rd, 2012
2:45 pm
Joey, it wasn’t funny–joking about large scale death and destruction. Thank God Richt wants to help and that he understands football is just a game. Too bad you don’t, and don’t even get the problem. I’ll mind my business if you will mind yours.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
2:56 pm
Mark Richt has lost control of Joey’s humor.
dawgfacedboy
August 23rd, 2012
3:11 pm
It usually comes down to pass blocking doesn’t it? At least that’s what I thought Richt always fell back on. Wasn’t an issue of whether or not a back could run but rather could he do the other things he was supposed to do; i.e. pick up the blitz.
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
3:12 pm
Thanks AD – not for the putdown, but for the humor, something one dimwit on here doesn’t get.
He’s trying to drum up sympathy for something that hasn’t yet, and in all probability won’t even happen, then scolding me for making a joke, beforehand!
Go lay down and weep for some, random victim somewhere in the world, and get off of a football blog, moron.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
3:20 pm
Well, I am reasonably sure you don’t like to see a bunch of dead people, so I felt pretty safe I could go there.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
3:27 pm
dawgface, saying that a running back has to keep his QB from getting sacked is a “fall back” is like saying Grantham likes to use tackling as a fall back.
They can ALL run. So no, that’s not the only issue. Who can help us win thye football game the most, is what Richt has always used as the criteria.
PerroGrande
August 23rd, 2012
3:46 pm
Joey, for someone who appears to be hypercritical of Coach Richt, you don’t take criticism to well, do you? You were the one who brought it up, not me. I was merely carrying your joke through to its conclusion. I just get sick and tired of “morons” and “dimwits,” to borrow your words, criticizing CMR’s faith on a football blawg. My apologies if that wasn’t your intent. I’m all for discussing football and having fun at it.
SCDAWG
August 23rd, 2012
4:06 pm
It does not matter who the starting RB is they will all get the rock. Plus it’s BU
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
4:07 pm
Well in all fairness, it’s not like he voted for Obama!
Newman
August 23rd, 2012
4:09 pm
WDE…Does it matter? Reveals his mindset, desire and heart.
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
4:24 pm
Perro, I don’t mind criticism – just not with a Holier-than-thou attitude – over a flippant joke, no less.
But now we get to what’s bugging you – not that I was making light of a supposed catastrophy in Haiti, only that I am critical of Mark Richt. “Hypercritical,” in fact.
I have always prefaced my criticism of Richt by saying that he is a good or great man, just not such a great coach. I, as a Christian, have never criticized his faith. Never would.
I made a joke, and probably will many times from here forward, of his tendency to leave Athens and head south for his mission work. I even make a point that I bet Saban and Miles aren’t in Central America during the summer. And I’ve never called Richt a nimwit or moron. I saved those words for you, for making a big deal out of a joke.
While admirable, and absolutely none of my business, I always make a joke that I wished he would “send a check” and stick around and make up some new plays, and, ya know, earn that $3M salary. Again, none of business, but it is my “comment” – you know it says at the bottom of the page, “Add your comment?”
At any rate, I made a joke. You attacked. Don’t worry about an apology. It’s simple – I’ll skip your posts if you’ll skip mine.
Rough Season Ahead
August 23rd, 2012
4:31 pm
Wow, apparently Murray will break all SEC passing records for a single season. For those wanting a rushing attack, you will be sorely disappointed. Backup RBs with a mediocre OL spell T R O U B L E.
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
4:48 pm
“Backup RBs?”
************
Keep dreaming techie – by the time we get to our favorite cupcake, the OL and those backup RBs will run over Al Groh and his porus D, and PJ will drop some f-bombs and GDs with the cameras rolling.
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
4:50 pm
S. America is a long way from Lake Burton.
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
5:05 pm
Who wrote about S America?
Get it right AD, and what’s the Lake Burton connection?
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August 23rd, 2012
5:07 pm
[...] Notebook: Georgia ‘wins’ scrimmage; Ken Malcome likely starter at tailback [...]
AltamahaDawg
August 23rd, 2012
5:10 pm
south, central, you know.
Saban spends his vacation time on Lake Burton. Boating and what not. I was just going along with the meme that where a coach spent his vacation days, matters.
PerroGrande
August 23rd, 2012
5:17 pm
Got it, Joey. You don’t think Richt is a great football coach, and you don’t think great football coaches go on mission trips to Latin America in the summer on their own time and money! I would just ask you to think about this. If you had one of the top records at your profession, and some bozo who didn’t know a hundredth of what you know criticized you constantly, even how you spent your off time helping other people, I would bet you couldn’t handle it. You can’t even handle discussing this with me.
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
5:43 pm
Mark Richt is not a “great” coach in my opinion. And I would LOVE to discuss football with you. This is your first attempt at FOOTBALL. You last posts were trying to put a guilt-trip about Haiti on me.
UGA football? Let’s go. Why don’t we break down Richt’s record at UGA into, say, halves?
I realize you fan-boys want to lump it all together, so, how about your job? If your boss said, “dang, Perro, since you had that good year in ‘07, you have been barely average.”
Do you think you would hear, “But since you were great in 2002, I’m gonna give you a raise and give you 5 more years to get back above average?”
Hell no, he would say, “I can get somebody else that can do better.”
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
5:46 pm
Yeah, AD, that Saban is a real loafer – “boating and such.”
I bet he never checks in at the office til Friday before games.
You are way too smart to go there . . .
Joey
August 23rd, 2012
5:49 pm
This is my last post – got to go out for dinner, but a silly proposition to insinuate that Richt and Co are as well prepared for football season as Saban and Co.
Richt would be a full time missionary right now if not for Todd Grantham.
Dawg Tired
August 23rd, 2012
6:29 pm
My view:
Start Gurley against Buffalo. Let him get his feet under him against a weaker opponent. IF he is as good as the players think he is, he needs to get as much experience early as possible. As a freshman he should improve significantly with meaningful playing time. Malcome looked good against MSU. He should be splitting time with Gurley. Samuel has great character but limited ability. His playing time should also be limited. Marshall may ultimately be very good, but may see limited action this year. Seems to be a good receiver out of the backfield and should be used to exploit his speed. While this seems simple, I doubt this is the way it will go.
I have never said CMR intentionally plays the weaker player. I think he actually believes he is playing the best players. However, last year it was obvious that Walsh had become an absolute head case and had zero confidence. When that happens to a kicker he is done. CMR didn’t figure that out. Murray may be our best QB. However, when he goes into a funk, it seems reasonable to get him out for a series so he can get it together. Any serious college football contending team should be able to put a backup Qb in from time to time. CMR just won’t do that. It has hurt the team and will continue to hurt the team unless he starts giving his backup QB some meaningful reps.
You can agree or disagree, but that’s how I see it. I would prefer those that disagree with my view of the situation not act like an insane jerk and get all twisted out of shape. Disagree? Fine, but don’t get all superior about it.
PerroGrande
August 23rd, 2012
6:45 pm
Joey, out of 10+ years, Richt teams have finished 2nd, 3rd, 7th (twice), 10th and they have had several top 20 seasons! He has one of the top winning percentages of any head coach. He recruits very well; he is a great mentor to coaches and players; he has had a number of 1st rounders he has recruited and coached, and he has even coached Heisman winners! He won the SECE last year, and is ranked 6th preseason this year! I guarantee you that if you were in the top 10% at your school, or in your profession, and somebody was trying to criticize you like you are criticizing Richt, you would think it laughable. Just admit it, nothing will satisfy you but a NC and until you get that NC, you will continue to criticize and pitch your fit. I’m just sayin’ that if you finished second, third, seventh, and tenth in your class of hundreds, you wouldn’t tolerate a lot of criticism from people who insist you are not a good student unless you are the valedictorian. I want the NC, and I guarantee you Richt does, too. Maybe ‘12 is the year, and maybe not. But I will enjoy watching how it plays out.
PerroGrande
August 23rd, 2012
6:53 pm
Should have added 2 SEC championships, and 5 total SECE championships. Over…
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August 24th, 2012
12:12 am
[...] Notebook: Georgia ‘wins’ scrimmage; Ken Malcome likely starter at tailback [...]
Dawg Tired
August 24th, 2012
8:00 am
Our running game has been weak the last few years (since Moreno left). While there are no doubt several factors involved, I believe one factor is using too many RBs. Splitting playing time between 2 seems ideal. Even very good backs need to find their rhythm and too many sharing the load prevents that from happening. There is certainly no need to be playing someone like Samuel who has, except for one 1/4 against Florida, been pretty ineffective.
AltamahaDawg
August 24th, 2012
8:45 am
Go where? You got to be kidding to try to put it off on me that I was calling Saban lazy. You were the one insinuating that Mark Richt proves that he is not committed to his trade because he spends a few of his well deserved vacation days In central America..as opposed to Saban who he doesn’t do that. MY point is that Saban spends a few of his well deserved vacation days on a lake. Tell me where I was calling Saban lazy for that.
Where you and others run into problems with folks like PG, over matter as he describes as critisising his faith……is when you say things that sound like “I respect and admire the man he is, I just wish he wouldnt do the things that make him the man he is”.
I actually DO think that Saban would go to a third world country and help if he could. That’s just not something he happens to line up.But I bet he does spend time on charitable ventures AND time on purely personal pursuits. Time away from his chalk board.
personally I just wish we didnt have to compare everythign to What would Nick Saban do. We are not the University of Alabama.
AltamahaDawg
August 24th, 2012
8:59 am
It’s also a complete exageration that if something happened to Richt’s job here at Georgia that 100 schools wouldn’t be lined up to intervierw the man to be the Head Coach of thier football team. And the obvious thing is that Richt would continue to do just that. Coaching IS how he lives his beliefs.
As if somehow he is just waiting to be done with this particular job to go be a “full time Missionary”.
I know at my church , the entire place is filled with successful business leaders, teachers, (and a few full time coaches), many of whom do travel or do charity work all the time. A person can do both, and not short change either one.
Joey
August 24th, 2012
11:18 am
Who said “lazy?”
“Boating and such” implied that Saban liked to loaf, which is the word I used.
Anyway, heading out to Daytona in the morning for a week, unless the Wyndham kicks us out due to that (Haitian killer) Issac.
The Richt-fan-boy Club won’t have to kick around for a week, but you’ll miss me, AD in particular. Seems I’m the inspiration for most of the words you write around here.
Joey
August 24th, 2012
11:26 am
Oh and I did snicker to myself over the “100 schools lining up” remark. Yeah buddy. Richt’s alma mater, Miami, has gone through how many HCs in Richt’s tenure here? 3? 4? And never even any interest? FSU neither?
Never a peep – and we saw Richt’s agent in action last December when he floated the A&M rumor, so we KNOW we would here about offers.
You may be right though. Who knows? We may see that 100 school line (or lack of) one day . . .
Nash Nance's Dad
August 24th, 2012
12:25 pm
My son is playing D-3 ball and Duh-Rick is out.
Nice job I did here.
I should become a full time agent.
PerroGrande
August 24th, 2012
12:34 pm
>Anyway, heading out to Daytona in the morning for a week, unless the Wyndham kicks us out due to that (Haitian killer) Issac.<<
I wish you would stay home and just send a check to Daytona…might do your job better!
AltamahaDawg
August 24th, 2012
1:23 pm
No, boating and such means that I didn’t have access to his exact agenda, while he was at Lake Burton this past summer, so I took some liberties.
“Recreating in some type of lake related activities”
Joey
August 24th, 2012
3:19 pm
Do you realize how stupid you seem writing that? When I take a week off, it affects only me and my income. When I send a check anywhere, the funds damnsure didn’t come from tax-payers, or by donations to the Athletic Dept of UGA. And I have never had a $3M salary.
Tell you what, PG, I will compare charitable donations with you anytime. Just say the word and we will trade tax returns so we can see who talks the talk, and who walks the walk.
Nothing Could Be Finer
August 24th, 2012
3:36 pm
Doesn’t matter who the dog start at RB.
That OL is still turrible.
CHDawg
August 24th, 2012
4:10 pm
Joey, that angry boy keeps coming out in you over the slightest jokes/criticisms–you ever heard, “he can dish it out, but he can’t take it?” I thought that was funny and almost a perfect analogy to what you said about Richt. You really want to go to the beach, paid for by your hard work, and you take offense that I would joke about it. Yet, that is exactly what you were doing with CMR! He isn’t being paid to go down there, and he could just go to the lake or the beach. Your strange idea that he is paid by fans, so he should get his activities pre-approved by the fan base is silly. He is paid well, but UGA football brings in millions in profits every year. If you could win the SEC every year, you could make more than that.
Joey
August 24th, 2012
6:28 pm
How many names you got, CHDawg/PerroGrande/?/?
So, you can “take offense” with my post – a joke about Haiti, but I am a “angry boy” when I take offense to your post?
See, I like Mark Richt – who doesn’t? I never questioned his drive, his smarts, his staff, as long as he won, and his team didn’t embarrass the fans in games – no matter who we played. All of that ended during and after ‘07. He started losing to underdogs, and losing games that could have put his Dawgs in the Big Game.
I am happy for you for enjoying those Top 10 rankings – though again, it’s been a few years, right? Going on 5 years. I enjoyed ‘07 – the near miss of getting in the BCSCG. But, I also wondered, with that team, with all that talent, how did we lose to SC? UT? I think about what could have been. I watch my DVDs of those games we lost, and see the mistakes, the lack of imagination, and yeah, the damn beatdowns by teams that we shouldn’t even be losing to, teams that have less talent than our Dawgs have on the field.
Didn’t it give you just a little, tiny bit of pause, after the 6-7 debacle, that Richt said he was going to “start studying football – cutting-edge football?”
For a decade-long head coach, making $3M a year, promising to “start” doing anything, was amazing – so . . . either Richt hadn’t been studying at all, or he was studying old stuff?
CHDawg
August 24th, 2012
6:46 pm
Joey, I was just busting your chops a little…have fun at the beach! And let’s hope CMR makes you eat all your words this season. Although, championships are a team accomplishment, and there is a lot more to it than just the HC, as many have pointed out–Go Dawgs and we’ll talk more when we see how they actually do on the field.
Josh Smith for 3
August 24th, 2012
10:13 pm
It’s understandable to start Malcome, there’s no need to throw in Gurley or Marshall on the 1st snap of their first real college game. All sounds good though, can’t wait for the opener.
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Joey
August 25th, 2012
8:13 am
Agreed.
Go Dawgs!
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