Howard, Williamson fired up about 20th season on UGA broadcasts
This will be the 20th season on Georgia’s radio broadcast team for both Scott Howard and Neil Williamson. In 1993, they joined the team as color analyst and pregame show co-host, respectively. Howard succeeded the legendary Larry Munson as play-by-play voice in 2008, and Williamson has maintained his spot alongside Loran Smith on the “Tailgate Show.” On the cusp of their 20th season, which opens Saturday against Buffalo in Sanford Stadium, Howard and Williamson chatted with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution about past and present. (Answers were edited for length.)
AJC: What, to you, is the most memorable moment in the past two decades of UGA football?
Howard: “I get asked that a lot. The one that always jumps out to me is the Tennessee game in 2001, the ‘Hobnail Boot’ game as it became known [because of Munson’s famous call of Georgia’s game-winning play: ‘We just stepped on their face with a hobnail boot and broke their nose. We just crushed their face.’] It was just one helluva moment –- not only for the football program and its new head coach but for our radio guy, for Larry, because he had to me a second Belue-to-Scott call. It was like for a new generation. And to be able to witness that firsthand and be a part of that was an amazing moment.”
Williamson: “And it was so cathartic for the Bulldog Nation. I’m in full agreement – that game and winning the SEC championship in 2002. One of the funny stories from that Tennessee game is Larry and I are walking to the bus together after the game, and Larry looks at me and goes, ‘I think I said something stupid.’ I was, like, ‘No, you sounded great.’ He said, ‘Are you sure I didn’t say anything stupid?’”
AJC: What’s your forecast for the 2012 team?
Howard: “I’m terrible at predictions, and no one can predict injuries and suspensions and all of that kind of stuff. But given the guys we have right now, I have a lot of confidence in them and a lot of confidence from listening to the coaches talk about what they have seen in the practices to this point. There are a couple of road blocks on the schedule but not too many, which I think certainly plays in our favor. I think the outlook is very good. I think this is a top 10 team at least. I like the prospect of two freshmen running backs making a name for themselves and being here for a while. The defense, I think, is going to be outstanding, even with the suspensions we know about and maybe some pending ones we don’t know at this point. Concerns? I guess offensive line is probably the biggest one.”
Williamson: “Fourteen and O, baby! I’ll tell you what excites me is 29 [Jarvis Jones] coming off the edge. They always talk about [David] Pollack’s motor. Same type of motor with the quickness and size that [Jones] has, that’s what excites me.”
AJC: What do you think Larry Munson would be saying about this team right now?
Howard: “’We’ve got no linemen. We’ve got no backs. There’s no experience.’ That kind of thing, on and on and on.”
Williamson: “‘You know what’s going to happen if we get late in the game and have to worry about one of these pups, one of these youngsters, one of these kickers, having to come through? We have no chance.’ And he’d just stop. ‘We have no chance.’”
Howard: “He would be worrying about everything.”
Williamson: “And that was not an act, folks. That was at dinner, sitting around the fireplace, riding home in the car. … What a joy for the two of us, though. We both went to Georgia. To be doing this for your own school for 20 years, what a dream come true.”
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thinkalittle
August 27th, 2012
2:03 pm
First. ON A ROLL. RIP Larry.
DGD!
August 27th, 2012
2:12 pm
Congrats guys! They both do a great job. GOOOOOOOOO DAWGS SIC EM
Lenny
August 27th, 2012
2:17 pm
This is blasphemy to some other Dawg fans, but I think Howard is doing a better job now that Munson was in his last 5 or 6 years. You could tell that his eyesight and other faculties just weren’t what they used to be. With Howard, you can be driving down the road and know exactly what’s going on and which players are executing which actions. I think Howard is fantastic!
Larry Munson was a legend and can never be replaced, but Scott Howard will be remembered as an exceptional play-by-play man in his own right. He’s much better than the goofuses calling UT and Bama games, I can tell you that.
Lenny
August 27th, 2012
2:18 pm
That first sentence was supposed to read, “…better job now THAN Munson…”
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
2:26 pm
I was born in 1983, so I haven’t experienced the national title firsthand, that would be nice…I can say though, the greatest memories of my childhood revolved around Saturday mornings listening to Larry and the gang with my grandfather. My grandfather has passed now, but I still listen to the radio, making memories with my son. I know one day he will look back on these Saturdays in the South with the same fondness I look back on my early years now. Thank you Larry, Thank you Scott, Thank you Loran, Thank you everyone for the greatest memories of my life!
Newman
August 27th, 2012
2:52 pm
Scott Howard is a pro’s pro.
shankit
August 27th, 2012
3:01 pm
Greatest complement for Larry:
Father and Son sitting in Den with HD Flat Screen TV on watching Ga. game,
with sound turned off of TV, and listening to Larry on the Radio.
There was a delay between the TV broadcast and Larry’s broadcast,
Father turns to Son and says “You know what this means, we can’t put up
with watching a play and then ten seconds later hear Larry call the play.”
Son says, “Okay Dad, we’ll just turn the TV off.”
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
3:06 pm
shankit, You are absolutely right! It was so much better listening to the broadcast than it was watching it! With Larry there, you could see the game in HD in your head. You were there. You could smell the sweat and hear the pads hitting! He was the Spirit of the Bulldogs! Scott Howard has done a wonderful job. I think he knows, he can’t be the next Larry, and has become Scott instead…and is another in a long line of EXCELENT UGA broadcasters! I would still rather listen to the radio than watch the TV
Joey Joe Joe Shabadoo Jr.
August 27th, 2012
3:12 pm
LOVE these guys! Go Dawgs!
Top Dawg
August 27th, 2012
3:14 pm
Scott and Hondo do an outstanding job! Its hard to replace Legends, but we are lucky to have them. Two DGD’s!
Brian
August 27th, 2012
3:31 pm
I am so glad we aren’t opening up against a top 10 team this season! We almost always suck in the opener. That being said, South Carolina will be a tough game and hopefully we won’t have anyone suspended at that point (much to Spurrier’s displeasure). I think we will win that game because of our defense and because we will be able to expolit South Carolina’s secondary and we will be able to force the Gamecocks to throw the ball thanks to our front seven. That being said, the line is a huge concern and we really don’t know how good they are going to be, at least early on in the season. My guess is we will beat Auburn and Georgia Tech again, but due to past history, there is no way we can just assume a win over Florida. They will play us hard again.
how2fish
August 27th, 2012
3:31 pm
True story I remember Hondo..way before he was Hondo as a student at UGA sitting in my bar and talking about how old fashioned Larry Munson was calling games..he later repented. I miss driving the roads around my hunting lease and listening to the games and Larry..great days. Hondo and Scott both do a great job and I hope they will continue for another 20 years..hey it could happen !
Tampa Gator
August 27th, 2012
3:33 pm
I met Williamson and his new bride (at the time) when my wife and I went on a 94Q adventure cruise……he was just starting out in the radio business and working for that station with the top guy in town at the time….can’t remember his name….but remember Williamson’s…..because he was a much nicer and friendlier person….same for his wife. I wonder if they are still married? Hope so.
Brian
August 27th, 2012
3:33 pm
Missouri definitely looks like it will be a tough game for Georgia, but if you have looked at their injury situations, they’ve already lost a starting offensive lineman and now another starter went down with an injury. I’m not sure of the severity, but blocking our front could be an issue for Missouri.
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
3:38 pm
Brian, I agree 100 percent. I think they would have had problems anyway, because they aren’t use to having to block such a physical front, but now, they almost don’t have any chance to stop us from getting to the QB. I just hope no one gets hurt, on either side. You have to remember, these are just kids trying to get an education…or at least they should be…I hate it for anyone who gets hurt. FL, GT, AU…these are all included. May the best team win!
Brian
August 27th, 2012
3:42 pm
Dawg for Life, my main concern about that game is that they may try to neutralize our likely solid front seven with short quick passes and tear up the middle of the field similar to the way Kellen Moore attacked our defense last season. A lot of that may have had to do with Rambo not being there to cover the middle and he won’t be there this time, either. I hope our guys can defend against the short passing game.
old dog
August 27th, 2012
3:43 pm
O-LINE…………difference in us being good, and us being great.
Brian
August 27th, 2012
3:52 pm
Old dog, I agree. And also Murray taking care of the ball.
Bullseye
August 27th, 2012
3:56 pm
Before he attended UGA, Hondo was a superstar fry-guy at Red Lobster.
We gave him a hard time because was a Yankee at the time. He is a total Bulldog now and I enjoy his commentary. Good Luck this year.
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
3:59 pm
LOL! Isn’t that amazing! Hondo, and Larry! Both Yanks! Proves it doesn’t matter where you come from, if you’re a DAWG, you’re a DAWG!!! We bleed RED and Black!
Old Dawg
August 27th, 2012
3:59 pm
There was a such a sense of energy and excitement to Munson’s work. It didn’t matter who UGA was playing or what the score was, he always made it seem like it was the most important play in the history of football.
The current crew is good, there just isn’t the same sense of excitement. So I don’t listen to the radio while watching TV like so many of us did in the past … which always drove my ex-wife crazy!
duckafawg
August 27th, 2012
4:01 pm
Neil Williamson…what a joke….who else refers to themselves in third person by their nickname?
greg
August 27th, 2012
4:03 pm
Damn! I miss The Munson!
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
4:03 pm
dawgafawk, go the hell away. This is to pay tribute to one of the greatest legends in commentary, and one of the greatest commentary crew in college football! You’re petty skankary isn’t wanted here.
fishook dawg
August 27th, 2012
4:04 pm
Who is this Lenny guy…Scott Howard’s brother. Scott Howard is better than Larry was his last few years??? Are you really listening to the radio. Howard tells us a pass is complete & 10 seconds later it’s incomplete. Better than Eli Gold at Alabama, are you kidding me.
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crusherdawg
August 27th, 2012
4:08 pm
Boring to listen too. I’ve been a Dawg fan for life and now I refuse to listen to the radio broadcast. Sad!!!
duckafawg
August 27th, 2012
4:11 pm
>dawg for life…hahahahahahahahaha…i suggest you try that some new technology like streaming audio…it’s been around a while but this is news to you I’m sure…and listen to other broadcasts around the country…just like the expectations for your mutts EVERY year… “NC this year”…your broadcast team is no better than most….but of course I wouldn’t expect perspective on your part
Brian
August 27th, 2012
4:12 pm
I like the current radio team. Of course I preferred Munson, but the guys we’ve got are good too. I prefer watching the games on TV anyways.
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
4:16 pm
Got news for you duckafawg bitch, when I was in the USMC, quite often I was in areas where I couldn’t stream my team, so yes, I am well aware of streaming, however it’s obvious you are unaware of how to be an sensable f*ck!
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
4:16 pm
a sensable f*ck. sometimes I hate my keyboard
Brian
August 27th, 2012
4:17 pm
Injury update: Starting offensive lineman Jack Meiners for Missouri out a “minimum” of two weeks according to his head coach.
A starting cornerback and a starting safety for Missouri are both doubtful for their opener, though maybe a week off before Georgia will be enough for them to take the field against the Dawgs.
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
4:18 pm
Who is your team anyway moron? I bet they have a losing record against UGA
Brian
August 27th, 2012
4:19 pm
Missouri had already lost a project starter on the o-line in Travis Ruth as well as one of their top backups.
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
4:19 pm
@ Brian, I hope they do get better. Don’t want any excuses when we beat them.
duckafawg
August 27th, 2012
4:21 pm
it’s just too easy to get mutt fans pissed at the smallest, insignificant thing….thanks for taking the bait
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
4:22 pm
do the world a favor and go jump off a building idiot. Make it a good high one. Make your mama proud
ARdawg
August 27th, 2012
4:27 pm
Thank Gawd technology has made great strides since the days of Larry Munson. I remember listening to him because there was no other options. It didn’t matter I appreciated him then and do much more now. I did the routine of listening to Larry and watching it on the tube. The delay didn’t mean anything. We could see the game through Munson’s voice.
Nowadays, I have options and if I am listening to Bulldog radio it is because I have no other options. I don’t think I’ve heard Scott and Neil more than 2-3 times. Thankfully, that was on satelite radio. Most games these days are on the big screen or I am in the stands
Pj
August 27th, 2012
4:36 pm
I’ve worked in radio for 12 years and the whole crew is top notch. One very small suggestion, when scott calls a big play he eats the microphone when he yells. He’s probably responsible for more than a few car speakers being blown. Munson would cock back a little when he screamed.
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
4:43 pm
Pj, was that why the chair broke under Munson when he made the Lindsay Scott call? Unfortunately, I wasn’t alive when it happened, but I have listened to that call many, many, many times!
AthDog
August 27th, 2012
4:45 pm
I’d take Mr Munson cigars from around the world, gotten on my business travels. First thing he’d say after I asked him how he was doing, was ‘we are gonna have a hard time protecting the quarterback’ or ‘ we’re not gonna be able to stop anybody’. Then after,hashing that out, he’d ask about some movie or another, the football problems set aside temporarily. Truly broke the mold with Mr Munse.
Maddawg
August 27th, 2012
4:47 pm
LInk to an article in the Columbia, MO newspaper below. Their new freshman slot receiver, 6′ 6″ is having success taking short passes over the middle and extending them. Sounds like our A.J. As a previous poster said, quick-hitting passes very well may be how they counter-act our rush with their depleted O-line.
http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/aug/26/dgb-is-getting-up-to-speed/?tigerextra
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
4:48 pm
Greatest broadcaster ever AthDog!
mad~catfish
August 27th, 2012
4:51 pm
well i do miss ole’ munson very much too. and i do admit i get a little sqemish sometimes when i here scott howard get all jacked up on a call. he sometiems sounds like a 15 year old girl that just got asked to the prom…does the 2007 stafford to mikey henderson overtime touchdown ring a bell. but i am very proud of these guys and there loyalty to the university. i can say they love the dawgs every bit as much as we do, if not more somehow and i would much rater have scott and the legend eric zeier in there calling plays than some generic nobody from up north who even those its florida in jacksonville oh well its just another game and a pay check to them. bring to mind any body been watching the falcons pre season games… that charles davis or whatever his name is oh my god he is horrible.. he is the same guy that use to be with fox and during the sugar bowl against hawaii he called us the florida gators like 6 times. so just be glad we don’t have that.
mad~catfish
August 27th, 2012
4:57 pm
also one other thing i wanted to ask the dawg nation. back in the day when i was growing up ( im 35 now ) i remember there use to be buuldawg clubs and they would meet and have dinner and discuss the dawgs and the other bums in the sec and plots to assassinate spurrier. does that ever happen anymore or know anywhere it does… i wouldn’t mind meeting with some guys say on thursday nights at like buffalo wild wings or hooters or something…watch the thurs night game and talk a little football. any ideas… i guess the main reason i ask is we just move over to the westside of town Hiram / dallas area. im originally from fairburn, and dont’t know alot of people over here. idk just a thought
Brian
August 27th, 2012
5:03 pm
“LInk to an article in the Columbia, MO newspaper below. Their new freshman slot receiver, 6′ 6″ is having success taking short passes over the middle and extending them. Sounds like our A.J. As a previous poster said, quick-hitting passes very well may be how they counter-act our rush with their depleted O-line.”
That’s their best chance of winning in my opinion, besides trick plays. I hope our guys are preparing for that in practice. If there’s anyways we could put Josh Harvey Clemons, who’s 6′5, on their freshman receiver we should… at least near the goal-line.
Brian
August 27th, 2012
5:03 pm
- any way
Dawg for Life
August 27th, 2012
5:12 pm
If you only have one offensive threat in league, you are in for a world of hurt. Good defensive teams will take away one or two strengths. You have to have at least three threats to be successful in the SEC. One for the run, and two for the pass. Otherwise the defense will load up and take your threat away, then take you out.
markedawg
August 27th, 2012
5:15 pm
The broadcasters, Scott, Eric, Neill and the rest do a great job, and replacing the great Larry Munson isn’t easy. I wish that the radio broadcast could be synchronized to the TV broadcast.
I like to listen to Scott and watch the action on TV, but the radio is several seconds ahead of the video. I bet their radio ratings would improve if they did this, and I’m not the only one that would like to see this happen.
mad~catfish
August 27th, 2012
5:28 pm
markedawg… pull out your labtop and google uga football broadcast on i-tune radio…it will give you several radio station feeds..the internet broadcast is delayed and is just about spot on with tv..well comcast cable anyways… only a few work i usually listen to one in blackshear….i have a plug that one end is speaker head phone jack in / out to red/white rca’s plug that in to your big stereo to run through the big speakers works great for us. a litlle planning and quite a pain to go through but i refuse to listen to some woman espn analyst call football games.
oldschooldog
August 27th, 2012
6:04 pm
@Tampa Gator, they are still married.
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
August 27th, 2012
6:20 pm
Anything less than 12-0 is a failure with this team and schedule
Mobile Dawg
August 27th, 2012
6:41 pm
It’s a wierd coincidence that the fortunes of Bulldawg Nation started deteriorating with Munson’s retirement. Munson was one of a kind, I still listen to some of his calls routinely. Living out of state I haven’t become familiar with the new guys…..
Flat Tire on I-95 in Jacksonville
August 27th, 2012
6:48 pm
Mobile
If it wasnt for Zeir being on their I couldnt listen; Zeir really knows what is going on I really wished Bobo would take his headset off and borrow mine so he could know what plays to call
Zeir usually pegs what needs to be called almost everytime
Rampdawg
August 27th, 2012
7:34 pm
Larry always started with ” Get the picture” GTs radio broadcast always starts with, “Well, how much are we gonna lose by today”
Browncoat
August 27th, 2012
7:44 pm
Williamson is the biggest joke in broadcasting. But I guess the audience doesn’t demand much……
Mobile Dawg
August 27th, 2012
9:01 pm
Flat, Larry was all I ever knew when it came to “broadcasting” games. Back in the day there was no HD, no delay, so we always listened to Larry and watched the games. It was excruciating in the old days, the bowls wouldn’t allow Larry to call the games. I very seldom listen to the TV broadcast these days either.
kral
August 27th, 2012
9:07 pm
shout out to you ducka..you ability to bait dawg fans …makes you a master baiter
441North
August 27th, 2012
9:35 pm
Scott Howard is a good guy, and he loves Georgia, but he’s not getting it done on play by play. He was Munson’s guy, and I respect that, but we need to get somebody who doesn’t scream his head off.
I’m thinking Ernie Johnson Jr. (UGA grad). He’s got the pipes, and the pedigree (Ernie Johnson’s son…..who worked with Munson…). Not much PBP experience, but I’m willing to give him a learning curve.
WE NEED A CHANGE IN THE BOOTH
Country Boy
August 27th, 2012
10:33 pm
I miss Larry
UGA89
August 27th, 2012
10:36 pm
Does anyone know which game UGA will have a tribute to Larry?
vince
August 28th, 2012
6:59 am
Listened once. That was enough
The Central Scrutinizer
August 28th, 2012
7:21 am
I’m sure they are both DGD’s, but I just can’t listen to ‘em anymore…following Larry is got to be one of the hardest things ever. Broadcast just doesn’t seem to have any spirit…someone earlier said it’s sad to have to watch AND listen to CBS, ESPN and especially that SEC network…I agree…I think maybe this year, I’ll just turn the sound down and try to imagine what Larry would be saying…Go Dawgs!!!!!!!!!!!
bubba4dawgs
August 28th, 2012
9:31 am
The most distinctive voices for the DAWGS we will ever hear!! There are just some things you cannot duplicate! Some of the most joyful and memorable times of my life was listening to Larry call a Bulldog game!! Larry, you will never leave us!! RIP, You’ll always be a DMG!!
UGA Insider
August 28th, 2012
10:04 am
I used to hang out with Z-man back in the day. I think he does a great job currently as an announcer. I knew Muschamp, Kirby, Bobo etc. However my favorite personality back then was Garrison Hearst or G-money as we called him. “G” was hilarious and the life of the party. “G” was a hellavu RB as well.
LakeDawg
August 28th, 2012
10:33 am
I like Scott Howard, but he needs to dial it back a notch. Too much screaming. Also, RIP Larry.
Erk
August 28th, 2012
10:35 am
Scott Howard: “We should handle the first two home games fairly easily.”
Larry: “Have you seen Buffalo’s long snapper & Fla. Atlantic’s holder? We have NO CHANCE! Scott, what’s the matter with you?”
LOLOLOL
August 28th, 2012
10:36 am
“What do you think Larry Munson would be saying about this team right now?”
You guys suck.
Bobby
August 28th, 2012
10:43 am
Somebody needs to tell Howard to tell listeners where the runner is immediately and not 2 minutes later. Munson was a master and letting you know what was going on instead of Howard’s way of leaving you in suspense wondering what happened.
GaGrad65
August 28th, 2012
11:23 am
Ed Thelanius and Larry Munson were professionals.Their description of the game was captivating and powerful. Scott Howard is unexciting and often immaturish in his delivery. Wish we would conduct a national search and bring someone in to be the voice of the Dawgs.
Blackberry Cobbler
August 28th, 2012
11:36 am
Larry Munson was a treasure.
Deer hunting (sitting in my stand) listening to Larry and the game on radio with earplugs in. Or, washing my car or truck and then listening to the game on radio while doing the vacumning and the tires.
Blackberry Cobbler
August 28th, 2012
11:39 am
Or, doing yard work while listening to the game with earplugs or even better, having the radio outside and turned way up!!
jsmooth
August 28th, 2012
12:09 pm
@media daze:
Let me know when USc becomes relevant in ANYTHING other than baseball. UGA owns you guys and so does Clemson.
Tweeter and Woofer
August 28th, 2012
12:29 pm
Zeier is the weak link.
Pitbull
August 28th, 2012
12:31 pm
What would Munson say?
“My God, look at the size of those Buffalo football players. And they are fast as lightning. I hope we can just stay on the field with them. They must be the Buffalo Bills”.
Whataa ya got, Loren?
Munson's
August 28th, 2012
12:35 pm
Munson would say – “they have on heck of a punter and kicking game. Our guys are young and banged up with injuries. I am concerned about our backups and depth”
phil
August 28th, 2012
12:36 pm
howard is awful….period.
phil
August 28th, 2012
12:38 pm
Bobby
August 28th, 2012
10:43 am
Somebody needs to tell Howard to tell listeners where the runner is immediately and not 2 minutes later. Munson was a master and letting you know what was going on instead of Howard’s way of leaving you in suspense wondering what happened.
***********
exactly….like don sutton doing braves games….terrible.
Bob Saccomanno
August 28th, 2012
12:45 pm
Dawgnation misses you LM… A true legend,
GatorCockBarner-Hatin Dawg
August 28th, 2012
1:11 pm
(gravelly voice crackles on the AM dial)
“Get the picture…Georgia, red jerseys and silver britches and the stadium is rockin’ for this crucial tilt with ‘Carolina. Murray in the ‘I’ with Samuel and Malcome; he hands to Malcome,…five, ten, my god, look at him go, 20, 25 and did he get 25 or 26 and a half?”
“Loron, whatta got?”
(Twangy voice answers)
“Well, Larry, we were told that he was gonna be a good one. People can forget all about Isaiah Crowell…looks like we’re going to be alright.?
(gravel voice continues)
“Yep…Dawgs back up to the line. Murray takes and fakes to Malcome, and there a long pass to (deafening roar from the Georgia side and a penetrating sigh from the other side) to, to, Tavares King. My god what a catch and he’s in the end zone. TOUCHDOWN DAWGS!!!”
(fast forward to nearly the end of the game and gravel voice continues)
“And here we are, beating badly them in their own yard! Dawgs 31, South Carolina 3…who would have thought it?”
“Dawgs in the victory formation as Lemay and the rest of the second team take a knee! Spurrier visibly upset!”
P B Orr
August 28th, 2012
1:13 pm
“My GOD how are we gonna get by those Buffalo kids?!? And it won’t get any easier with Florida Atlantic – GOOD LORD those guys are gonna TEST US! And how will we get by Vanderbilt and Tech?!? My GOD what a SCHEDULE!!!”
NoSpin
August 28th, 2012
1:16 pm
Can’t stand listening to football on the radio. Maybe in the days before TV it would have been useful. Especially when you have someone as annoying as Larry Munson. Even the TV announcers are godawful most of the time. Yes, I can see that a pass was just thrown for an interception….I don’t need someone telling me what I just saw.
Sid
August 28th, 2012
1:20 pm
I remember so many falls back in the late 70’s … 80’s, sitting on the dock at Lake Burton listening to Larry call the game. Damn that was fun!
john
August 28th, 2012
1:20 pm
Too bad they are both a couple of condescending a-holes.
HockeyDawg
August 28th, 2012
1:44 pm
I’ve known Hondo since college, and every time I see him, he is always super nice to me, and makes sure to ask about my family. Just a great guy who certainly deserves all his success! Obviously, there’s no replacing a legend like Larry, but I think Scott does a great job and, truthfully, he’s much better than Larry was in his last few years. And I’ve met Loran a few times at the Tailgate Show, and you won’t find a classier southern gentleman! Love the braodcast crew, and can’t wait for the games! GO DAWGS!!!
Matt P
August 28th, 2012
1:52 pm
From the interview transcript, I couldn’t believe that was Howard giving answers. I spiced up one of his answers, for those that are familiar with his play-by-play.
Howard: “I’m terrible at predictions! Holy moly! No one can predict injuries and suspensions. But given the guys we have right now, I have a lot of confidence in them – AND A LOT OF CONFIDENCE, FROM LISTENING TO THE COACHES, THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT PRACTICES, THEY’RE TALKING TO THIS POINT! CONFIDENCE!!!! GEORGIA BULLDOGS! GOOD GOD ALMIGHTGHY, GET OFF THE PORCH, PULL UP YOUR BRITCHES, WE’VE GOT CONFIDENCE! There are a couple of road blocks on the schedule, but not too many, and who can think about road blocks now. This is a top 10 team, AT LEAST! Two freshmen running backs, making a name for themselves, being here for a while . . . to the defense – OUTSTANDING!
JakeVol
August 28th, 2012
1:52 pm
Do miss Larry,, even if he did step on our nose.
ha
August 28th, 2012
1:59 pm
Something incredibly stupid Im sure.
Buzz 2011
August 28th, 2012
2:13 pm
Who is Scott Howard?
silly carolina roosters
August 28th, 2012
3:07 pm
media daze: even if you do win UGA is still going to the dome and South Carolina isn’t…I know it and you know it. Enjoy watching it on TV…again
FinanceBuzz
August 28th, 2012
4:07 pm
Scott Howard could be an ok announcer if he didn’t screech so much. Zeier is actually pretty good. Of course they both are constantly saying “we” which is highly unprofessional for even homer college announcers. Williamson – that’s another story. He’s a complete clown. He sounds like someone handed an out-of-control and immature 16-year a headset and put him on the radio. One of your broadcast journalism freshmen who had never seen a football game before could do a better job than Williamson.
SEC Fan
August 28th, 2012
4:11 pm
Since the AJC trash writers like to start trash about other SEC schools recruits visiting Georgia here’s a nice little story you dog fans may have interest in. http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/13462/uga-commit-officially-visiting-uf-for-bowling-green/
SEC Fan
August 28th, 2012
4:16 pm
Also for those castrated dawgs who have such a sissy schedule.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1313193-georgia-football-why-an-undefeated-uga-could-end-secs-bcs-championship-streak
SEC Fan
August 28th, 2012
4:19 pm
This kind of trash…..http://thehill.com/blogs/twitter-room/other-news/245767-samuel-l-jackson-asks-why-rnc-spared-by-isaac
is invited to where??????? http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/caption-contest-samuel-l-jackson-visits-georgia-camp-173027996–ncaaf.html
yeah go dogs right to the slime pit.
Tech Grad = UGA Boss
August 28th, 2012
4:21 pm
Munson was dead 3 years before they buried him…….just like the UGA football program.
Remember When?
August 28th, 2012
4:24 pm
Hey UGA…..1980 called to remind you its been 32 years since you won anything big. LMAO.
Bitter Munson
August 28th, 2012
4:37 pm
Somebody send me a 50 inch flatscreen, Paul finebomb just announced on ESPN that MIZZO will beat GEORGIA
no kicker—-no “O”line—-no backs——at least we dont have to wake up each mourning and look at a face like finebomb that looks like
———————–donkey A$$
Columbus
August 28th, 2012
5:01 pm
It is going to be a great season guys. And to the fans who do not support Richt. I have been watching UGA football for 32 years and I have NEVER seen the football program in as strong shape as it right now. And by that I mean not referring to just one season, I am talking about the next 5 years. Richt has finally got UGA in the position to take the next step that UGA has not been in since Herschel Walker was on the team. Something else, UGA has not had a solid OL in 5 years, always bringing in freshman and having no depth. That has hurt. Having no backs since Moreno has also hurt a lot. Give Richt a break. He doesnt deserve all of your unfair and untrue criticisms. It took Saban 10 years to win a NC and he is the greatest coach in NCAA history! Also Tom Landry had a similar personality and won big and so did others. If Saban remained calm no matter the situation everyone would say look how nothing bothers him, how no matter what is going on he keeps an even keel and doesnt get bent out of shape and his players benefit from that and dont panic, etc. That quality has historically been praised! It too Bear Bryant 18 years to win the NC and most all other coaches it took 15 or more years. The ONLY exceptions have been guys taking over powerhouses such as at Oklahoma, LSU, etc. Schools that get recruits no matter what historically. UGA doesnt get all the 5 star recruits Alabama, LSU, USC, get. UGA gets good classes but not get nearly the number of 5 star athletes. Richt may be about to change all that. UGA has always been just a notch below the BIG BOYS. Richt has elevated the program to a level in the SEC that has not been seen in 30 years. Richt ALSO would have won a NC in 2007 had UGA gotten the chance to play for it. UGA was in the position Alabama was in last year, didnt win the SEC. Bama got the shot UGA didnt. LSU played Tenn that year in the SEC championship and beat them 21-14. UGA would have hung 30 on LSU. LSU went on to win it all. Sure the next year UGA was ranked #1 in preseason but any of you with a clue knew UGA was not close to a #1 ranking that year. Sure had some skill players returning, but had far too many holes otherwise and not winning a NC that year is not fair to Richt at all.
1983, 1984. 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
What are all those years? Those are the consecutive years UGA did not win squat, not even a division title, not even a trip to the SEC championship game. 2002 Richt led UGA to the SEC Championship finally!!! he took UGA to the SEC Championship game 3 more times. 2-2 in those games. Should have won the NC in 2007. He weathered this recent storm which was understandable due to the lack of QB, OL, running backs, freshmen playing etc. and learned and became stronger for it! He is a FIRST time head coach remember? Got to go through stuff to grow and learn….thats life.
I have NEVER seen UGA this strong. NEVER. It is going to be a GREAT 5 years. UGA might win it ALL this year if some guys step up big on offense and we dont have injuries. Thank you Mark Richt.
The Tide is Rolling and Nothing can stop it
August 28th, 2012
6:22 pm
Munson would say…
“Florida, LSU, Alabama have all won two recent titles. Even Tennessee and freaking Auburn have won titles since us and we just gave the 4th choice coordinator who gets lit up by every ranked team on our weak schedule and we can’t sign the two best players in our state.
Glad I’m up here…”
Return to Glory
August 28th, 2012
6:53 pm
I can hear Larry now… All those freshmen, boys against men, we have no chance, they are giants and we are small little old freshmen,,,lol
DirtyDawg
August 28th, 2012
7:10 pm
Return to glory got it, and to sum it up…My God, so many freshmen…but they got big thighs…
Huh?
August 28th, 2012
8:10 pm
Columbus…didn’t you say the same thing last year about this time? Geez….I’m so sick of the “this is our year.” UGA needs to win something before I will be believe.
Huh?
August 28th, 2012
8:23 pm
and Columbus….stop whining about 2007. You know why UGA didn’t play for the SEC Championship? Because you didn’t deserve it. SC beat the crap out of you (and they didn’t even go to a bowl game) and TN beat you fair and square. To say you would have beaten the crap out of LSU that year is about the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. Maybe you would have, but you have nothing to go on to make that statement.
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