Gurley not worried about starting, just wants to stay around longer
Freshman tailback salutes the crowd after scoring his first of three touchdowns in his Sanford Stadium debut this past Saturday. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin)
ATHENS – The weather for Saturday’s game in Columbia, Mo., projects as mostly sunny with a high of 74 degrees, a low of 54 and humidity that should be below 50 percent by the time the game kicks off at close to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
That bodes well for Georgia and tailback Todd Gurley in particular. According to the National Weather Service, the heat index in Sanford Stadium this past Saturday made it feel like 103 degrees about the time Gurley was carrying a football 100 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Buffalo game.
It’s no wonder, then, that Gurley spent most of the first half in the Bulldogs’ locker room receiving fluids intravenously. Hence his final line – 8 rushes for 100 yards, 2 kickoff returns for 127 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Georgia coach Mark Richt wasn’t ready to pronounce Gurley as this week’s starter based on that performance. But he did offer this on Wednesday: “He’ll carry it more than eight times.”
“He’d have carried more than eight times in this last ballgame but after that long touchdown run on the kickoff he kind of got light-headed and didn’t feel real good,” he said. “So we didn’t get to see him much for the rest of the first half.”
Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo said Gurley’s performance in Saturday’s game earned him a spot in “the Victor’s Club,” the highest honor the team bestows on players who make major contributions in a win. But the previous game’s performance is not the only gauge coaches use to determine starters from one week to the next at skill positions.
“It’s based on production and how you handle a week of practice,” Bobo said. “. . . Whoever we feel like gives us the best chance to be productive is going to play the most.”
Gurley would seem a slam dunk in that regard, at 22.7 yards per touch. The Bulldogs got 32 yards on six carries from Ken Malcome, who started the opener but left in the second half with a hand injury. Freshman Keith Marshall added 46 yards on 10 carries and senior Richard Samuel had three for 17.
Gurley, for one, said he doesn’t expect to start and could care less if he does or not.
“Ken’s the starter,” Gurley said. “He was the starter the last game; he’s probably going to still be the starter this game.”
Starting aside, Gurley said he has enjoyed the attention he has gotten since Saturday’s explosive debut. He spoke proudly of the messages he got from ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit, who said “congratulations on the great start,” and Brandon Boykin, who tweeted, “Gurley tryna come for my KR record lol. He a beast! #Godawgs. The best part, he said, was watching his highlights on television Saturday night.
“It’s been crazy,” Gurley said. “Not really overwhelming, but I’m just trying to do what my family wants me to do, my coaches want me to do and what I think is right. I’m just trying to stay humble; I think that’s just the right way to be about it.”
As for getting gassed in the first quarter, Gurley said he’s going to work on that well.
“I’ll get used to it,” he said of the Georgia heat and humidity, “and hopefully it won’t happen again.”
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Kenny Betsill
September 5th, 2012
6:30 pm
go dawgs
Dawg
September 5th, 2012
6:32 pm
Hes gonna be a great one. I can just tell
Lagdawg
September 5th, 2012
6:41 pm
As long as the OL holds up, he wil be the best RB. Need to get KM into open space with the ball and let him go to work. Malcome will be the bull for short yardage. He just doesn’t have the breakaway speed. I hope the D is ready and most of all the secondary.
Dr. Don
September 5th, 2012
6:54 pm
Lagdawg – no breakaway speed? What do you want in a back? No one could catch him on his kickoff return and he is a certifiable track stud. He’s fast enough for me. Geesh.
Augusta dawg
September 5th, 2012
6:54 pm
Hope those pups get healthy. Gonna give mizzou a welcome party they won’t forget. Ball control with Boo, Marshall and Gurley and hit our receivers when we need to. Hopefully we will utilize the tight ends in the passing game this week. Probably held back bc of mizzou. UGA >
Augusta dawg
September 5th, 2012
6:56 pm
I think he was referring to Boo Dr Don regarding lacking breakaway speed
R
September 5th, 2012
7:06 pm
In related news, Washaun Ealey and Caleb King did not tweet Gurley congratulations.
rhino23
September 5th, 2012
7:06 pm
Love, love, love the humility…realizing he is one piece of the puzzle has been absent from the Dawgs backfield lately (terrible news about Washaun Ealy)…I love the unselfishness players have been demonstrating this season…T>E>A>M = Together Everyone Achieves More and THAT’S how Championships are won !!! Go Dawgs !!! GATA!!!!
Jerry Seinfeld
September 5th, 2012
7:09 pm
No one respond to that moron who posted above. He just wants the attention and it’s not going to stop him from posting.
Jerry Seinfeld
September 5th, 2012
7:10 pm
I was referring to the arrest guy.
Mountain Dawg
September 5th, 2012
7:18 pm
Wish the whole team had Gurley’s mindset.
Max Sizemore
September 5th, 2012
7:41 pm
This quote “I’m just trying to do what my family wants me to do, my coaches want me to do and what I think is right” is really indicative of a very healthy psychological makeup. Very impressive. His parents are doing a terrific job.
joe jenkins
September 5th, 2012
7:45 pm
Ealey….king and crowell were nothing but thugs and terrible backs…why does crowell even want to play football…the man is soft…and cant take a hit. gurley and marshall could be better than the duo of worley and hampton…i hope the god they run all over mizzo
DawgByte
September 5th, 2012
7:49 pm
A steady dose of the two freshmen pounding the rock ought to shut the mouths of the Mizzou fans!
Ware Dawg
September 5th, 2012
7:57 pm
Thanks Chip! Any news on Sheldon Dawson? Did he play last Saturday and is he eligible for Mizzou? I remember he was being interviewed by the NCAA on Miss St matters.
GaTruth
September 5th, 2012
8:02 pm
@53 1/2 Arrests – Thanks for the update. It should be noted, UGA still has quite a lot of room to grow in this regard. I believe we have 42 arrests and 17 warnings before we catch your dad for the record number of times he’s been on Cops, busted for soliciting, I think it was. Sorry, I am not including his crack arrests – those are usually shown on another channel and I don’t have split screen capabilities.
AZDawg
September 5th, 2012
8:04 pm
Did anyone watch Crowell against Bethune Cook….What a joke and he whined to the sidelines just about every touch….He got lit up and blind sided so bad on that interception that I thought they would carry him off on a stretcher….ESPN Highlight Reel….I bet he wishes he wasn’t packing heat and still wearing those Silver Britches!!! Or then again becoming a 4th string running back may have been a little foreshadowing on his part prior to the arrest….Good riddance….
Grantham's The Man!
September 5th, 2012
8:11 pm
Great news about Mitchell, Theus and Dantzler!
Looking forward to watching Ga welcome Mizzou to Big Boy football.
Ga will dominate both lines and establish the run with Gurley, Marshall and Malcolm. Ga’s defensive line will be like something that’s out of this world for Mizzou’s O-line. Ga by 10. Go Dawgs!!!
Nub
September 5th, 2012
8:17 pm
Who is going to cover Green-Beckum?
HunkerDownDawg
September 5th, 2012
8:26 pm
@GA Truth —- HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! Nice.
ronald
September 5th, 2012
8:30 pm
Everyone loves the freshman, but Boo Malcome moves the pile. If its 3rd and short, I want Malcome in the game. He’s the back that can carry a linebacker 2-3 yards after contact. Malcome never gets hit and goes down, he plows forward for that extra yardage. That’s a rarity for a college RB, but Malcome does it routinely.
Sopwith Camel
September 5th, 2012
8:34 pm
AZDawg, Yeh, I think the announcer said at the end of the Alabama State game that Crowell had 9 carries for a total of 18 yards for a 2-yard average. I didn’t see him playing much in the 4th quarter. Glad he’s gone from UGA!!
ugadawgz80
September 5th, 2012
8:36 pm
@NUB
I really don’t think out matters who covers him bc it’s going to be hard for his QB to get him the ball constantly scrambling or laying on his backside. they are a respectable team, but very unlikely they can stay close to UGA much less get a W.
59bulldawg
September 5th, 2012
8:40 pm
@Rhino23 . . . I was thinking the exact same thing. Couldn’t agree more!
Dawgfan13
September 5th, 2012
8:42 pm
If Gurley gets 20 touches at tailback the bulldawgs will win easily! They play action game will be in full effect and I expect some screens for Marshall and reverses for Wooten in this game Sat night, I cannot wait!
jvillebil
September 5th, 2012
8:53 pm
It was hard to get up for the game against Buffalo as a Dawg fan, I mean like everyone else I was pumped up about the season starting, but it seemed like a preseason game Glad the real season starts Saturday night. Only less than 71 hours to kickoff, but who’s counting. Go Dawgs!!
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FLA DAWG
September 5th, 2012
9:20 pm
Looks like Richt is taking Dooley’s recommendation about Crowell and applying it to Gurley. Don’t start him since he’s young and will tire out in the first half (esp with the humidity in Athens).
Then put him in the second half and let him run wild while the Mizzou D is blowing beets.
Well, Dooley didn’t exactly say it that way but you kinda get the idea right?
FLA DAWG
September 5th, 2012
9:22 pm
If there was ever a kid who came onto the scene like Herschel, this is the one.
I hope he stays healthy and runs for 2000 yds this season.
Russell Hall
September 5th, 2012
9:23 pm
My God, a freshman!
Dawg Haus
September 5th, 2012
9:26 pm
Todd Gurley is going to be a great TB for the Dawgs. Sounds like he also has a good head on his shoulders. I’m OK with a running back by committee so long as they keep pounding the ball. Keep it up, Todd! Go Dawgs!
Uncle Kirk
September 5th, 2012
9:46 pm
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September 5th, 2012
10:02 pm
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mike on lake hartwell
September 5th, 2012
10:28 pm
does anyone know what todd gurleys gloves read in that pic in the article above??
pop
September 5th, 2012
10:40 pm
if we let gurly and marshall run the ball down missouri throat we will win easy
KeepDreaming
September 5th, 2012
10:54 pm
HURLEY GURLEY!!!!
Taco Meat
September 5th, 2012
11:17 pm
Mike, those are “NIKE” gloves…
Haka-Dawg
September 5th, 2012
11:32 pm
Harley Gurley… my gawd a freshmen!
Huh?
September 5th, 2012
11:55 pm
Gurley is the next Herschel Walker…there…it has been said. Ha ha ha
GtDawg
September 6th, 2012
12:14 am
Kinda feel bad for Richard Samuel.
slobodan
September 6th, 2012
12:25 am
The dogs got some so-called “skill position talent” on both sides of the ball…but they can only do what the big guys on the lines allow them to do..The lineman units must either win or stalemate their assignments to make room for the fast guys.
Herschel Walker's Jock Strap
September 6th, 2012
1:03 am
Gurley could hold mine!
Top Row Dawg
September 6th, 2012
1:33 am
#34 is retired. But #3 & #4 together made memorable debuts to echo glories of the past.
BalkansDawg
September 6th, 2012
3:55 am
I think Gurley has the potential to be the est back we’ve had in a while. But I’m not ready to anoint him “the next Herschel.” There will never be another Herschel, for one. And, as great a debut as it was, he’s only played against Buffalo. Let’s see how he does this week against Mizzou — 100+ yards and a couple of “what did he just do” moments, and I’ll be more inclined to bring #34 into the conversation. Of course, his low key attitude and humility is a good sign. I just want to see him truck someone and keep going… Maybe against Tennessee in a couple weeks?
BalkansDawg
September 6th, 2012
3:56 am
**best back we’ve had in a while
Larry
September 6th, 2012
5:54 am
_____________________________
Nub sez: Who is going to cover Green-Beckum?
_____________________________
For that matter, who is going to spell Green-Beckham?
Larry
September 6th, 2012
6:07 am
According to the armchair expert linked below, Mizzou has no reason to be overawed by “big boy” football, but he also says the pressure is mostly on the Tigers to open SEC play at home with a W. They might be over-emotional to begin the game, then expire. I’ve seen Franklin look like a world-beater, and I’ve seen him choke occasionally. I don’t know which Franklin will show up for Mizzou. I think the game will hinge on the QB play on both sides. Which one won’t turn the ball over?????
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/bernie-miklasz/bernie-mizzou-measures-up-in-its-sec-division/article_019397eb-c100-55d6-b661-109c13bea35b.html
(The guy also says that Mizzou is the “trendy pick” to win Saturday night, but I find no evidence of that: http://www.oddschecker.com/american-football/college-football).
dmr
September 6th, 2012
6:51 am
Two words: Pickle Juice
TY
September 6th, 2012
6:51 am
If duo means both backs in the backfield at the same time, it will never happen. Bobo is going to run his “pass action run” offense as predictable as ever. Just forget about the past some of you would “beat a dead horse”. With four good fresh backs to run the ball and not doing it will eventually cost us in the long run against a good team. I hope it is not Missouri. Our offensive line is extremely vulnerable. As big as they are I hope we have some kind of short yardage offense that will allow them to use Malcombe and Samuel in some power set for short yardage. Samuel proved vs UF that he is a valuable back inside the tackles. I hope they use him in that situation. There is not better way of wearing a defense out more than pounding the line and linebackers and running over the db’s when the back breaks the line of srimmage.
Larry
September 6th, 2012
7:13 am
One question: dill or sweet?
AltamahaDawg
September 6th, 2012
7:19 am
I agree Larry. I am sure the emotions of the game will be great for the fans, BUT nobody can answer what it will do to actually change the on-field results. Hyped up can just as easily bite a team early, as result in better execution.
And I think folks are confusing the relevance of the real story of this game for mizzou. It’s the FIRST SEC game. THATS the deal. Playing in the SEC. That will be the bigger story, more so than who won, years from now. Thats a lot different than if a team had been in the league a while and still trying to win its first. That is a dangerous team to play. Of cource they will want to win, but so will Georgia.
Not sure that I really agree that the pressure is all on Mizzou to win though. I think the Dawgs have WAY more pressure and more on the line.
WDE
September 6th, 2012
7:35 am
Woke up this morning left for the office while its still dark and drizzling with it so humid it feels like being wrapped in a warm damp blanket…and half way to work I remembered its football season and IT IS GREAT TO BE A GEORGIA BULLDOG…members of the Bull Dog Nation have a great day!
Larry
September 6th, 2012
7:45 am
Meanwhile, Isaiah is passing the bong to Washaun.
Huh?
September 6th, 2012
7:57 am
The pressure IS on UGA, with most of it on the shoulders of Murray, and Grantham.
The D is nowhere near as good as it will be 3 games from now, and this will be the best QB and receivers we will face all season. I think Mizzou scores 30+, which is why . . .
Murray will have to be excellent, with no turnovers-for-scores. He will need to have a game like he had vs Auburn last November.
Larry
September 6th, 2012
8:28 am
The post about the bong is NOT mine! Somebody is posing as me! Maybe I should call myself…Chipper? ;>)
Thanks for your comment, AltamahaDawg. Let’s hope for a thrilling, well-played, and not mis-officiated game! I myself wouldn’t bet either way! I’m a mix of high hopes and dismal fears!
Habersham Dawg
September 6th, 2012
8:29 am
Fulmer Cup points are only accumulated during the off-season. 53.5 shows his ignorance again. You’d think his being a techie, he’d do a little fact-checking.
Habersham Dawg
September 6th, 2012
8:31 am
Dill, sweet is for the faint of heart.
Larry
September 6th, 2012
8:40 am
One thing want as much as victory is for the Mizzou fans at the stadium to show courtesy and hospitality to the traveling Georgia fans. (Having to put up with Jayhawker riff-raff all these years has made some of us mean, you understand.)
HoneyBooBooDawg
September 6th, 2012
8:49 am
I caint wait for tis fellur to play fur us!!! Better git back to unemplyment line!!!
dawgfan
September 6th, 2012
8:55 am
A lot of hype for a guy who has yet to play a single SEC game. I hope it pans out.
EW
September 6th, 2012
9:06 am
In a “professional” publication, it pisses me off to read someone write “he could care less”…the phrase is “he COULDN’T care less”
kingdaddy
September 6th, 2012
9:14 am
Question:
Any RECRUITS from The Missouri area interested in coming to UGA? Any 2013 4-5* Linemen or LB/DBs looking to go out of state. We don’t hear much about that area’s recruits. When we travel, we should always be at the top of our recruiting game. Why else travel? If and when we win, there may be a couple of worthy recruits we should invite…just saying…
Lay off the Kool-aid
September 6th, 2012
9:15 am
UGA should win by 17
But with this coaching staff it will probably come down to the last minute hold your breath can we hang on to this win type game
kingdaddy
September 6th, 2012
9:15 am
I also think we should recruit Texas harder…
Blue Ridge Dawg
September 6th, 2012
9:15 am
What a breath of fresh air as UGA fans to have a runningback that is a FRESHMAN handle and compose himself with all the attention… I just saw where W. Ealey was arrested last night on drug charges.. I think we got two great guys in Gurley and Marshall that are going to contribute huge during their stay in Athens! GO DAWGS!!
Lay off the Kool-aid
September 6th, 2012
9:16 am
Richt really didnt care if we lost to Boise ST last year
And UGA wonders why we look sloppy in almost every game
Lay off the Kool-aid
September 6th, 2012
9:21 am
why do we need to recruit in Texas
the state of georgia was ranked number 2 in high school recruiting last year and has been a top 5 state the last 20 years
if there is a qb or rb that is a stafford or a Richardson type and they are highly interested in uga then yea but we should focus on keeping the recruits in georgia at home
bucket
September 6th, 2012
9:22 am
I agree with Blue Ridge Dawg. I don’t know Gurley or Marshall personally, but they appear to be a radical departure from the kind of guys that Dawg fans have had to endure at running back for the last several years. I get so sick of the “me first, entitlement society” kids that roam the halls at almost every high school and they take that attitude to college with them. Gurley and Marshall are willing to work and wait for playing time. Thankfully, you can’t hide that kind of talent and they will see the field early and often, regardless of who starts.
Lance
September 6th, 2012
9:30 am
I know Rambo and Ogletree are probably suspended for Saturday but who else do we think is going to still be suspended for Saturday’s game? This stuff is confusing on how many games etc. GATA!
fishook dawg
September 6th, 2012
9:30 am
In three years, how many “Victor’s Clubs” has Murray won??? It can’t be too many!
Black-N-Red
September 6th, 2012
9:31 am
That boy has his head on right! Thank you Todd’s parents, his attitude speaks volumes about his character.
GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!
AltamahaDawg
September 6th, 2012
9:32 am
Larry, One thing you guys will learn as you work your way throught your first SEC schedule…….. hope is about all you can do for a completely non-misofficiated game. It’s certainly not a given.
AltamahaDawg
September 6th, 2012
9:33 am
Vasser and Commings.
DP
September 6th, 2012
9:50 am
As someone else posted, former Dawg running back Washaun Ealey was arrested last night by Jacksonville State police for drug possession. But wait a minute, Dawg fans on these blogs have long been complaining that this stuff goes on everywhere but the Athens police target UGA football players while other police turn football players over to coaches instead of arresting them.
After the trio of running back miscreants Ealey, Caleb King and Isaah Crowell, hopefully Gurley and Marshall will stay out of trouble and represent UGA well on and off the field.
LawDawg
September 6th, 2012
9:55 am
I like that we seem to have transitioned from an unruly, me-first kind of team of 2-3 years ago by getting a bunch of solid citizens. The Ray Drews and Todd Gurleys of the world should make this a fun team to watch and root for the next few years.
Now if everyone will just lay off the weed until the offseason, we’ll be in great shape.
RxDawg
September 6th, 2012
10:14 am
I like this kid. It’s refreshing to have some humility in our back field for a change.
Also, Marshall is becoming the forgotten man in all of the pub that Gurley is getting. But he looked real good too. I look for him to have a great game against Mizzou. I really hope both of these young pups can stay healthy throughout the very long SEC season.
Lay off the Kool-aid
September 6th, 2012
10:18 am
Richt and Bobo should watch the segment on Real sports with Bryant Gumble about John Gruden
Evidenly Urban Meyer knew about what he does and went and visited with him
i guess Meyer really does want to constantly improve as a coach
Wait a minute I forgot this uga staff knows what the bleep they are doing
ARdawg
September 6th, 2012
10:33 am
That’s a shame about Ealey. I watched him against Arkansas last Saturday. Very unimpressive. Sad to have all that talent and no desire
CDAWG
September 6th, 2012
10:46 am
Does anyone in the know, know whether Tree and Rambo are in or out? I think they are out. One of the players lives next door to my daughter so I may have to send her over to borrow some sugar so I can find out, gotta know!
UGA Insider
September 6th, 2012
10:48 am
Rambo is suspended for sure… 100%. Tree may see the field in the 2nd half.
UGA Insider
September 6th, 2012
10:50 am
UGA 45
Mizzou 42
Tech Sucks
September 6th, 2012
10:50 am
lol, he doesn’t have breakaway speed? Seriously? That’s hilarious.
kingdaddy
September 6th, 2012
10:51 am
Kool
try winning a game at tech and maybe your post would be relavent. Texas is onecof the richest states for recruits, not that any whould go to a nerd school. TAM now has SEC exposure and Saban & Miles and the rest of the west will be going after Texas hard. You are a know-nothing idiot. We always recruit out of state every year dumba$$. Go back to school moron. You might want to try a little koolaid, and get off your mom’s teat…
7576DAWG
September 6th, 2012
10:53 am
It has nothing to do with Ealey wasting his talent. It’s all about him coming to Georgia expecting entitlements and when Richt wouldn’t play all with his High School image demanding that he do his job and be apart of the Georgia TEAM, he found another school that would put him on a pedestal . What is so sad about Ealey is he still hasn’t learned anything . He still thinks he is in High School where he was considered a GOD. He is still the immature little child that started at Georgia 3 years ago. He can’t see that he has one year left to impress the Pro scouts enough to even be given a tryout. He should have joined the LSU defensive back in rehab instead of blowing his last chance.
ARdawg
September 6th, 2012
10:58 am
7576DAWG
BS, it has everything to do with him wasting his talent and also now, wasting his opportunities. He is about to run out of options
Ron HAWORTH
September 6th, 2012
11:06 am
ALL of Tarboro very proud of your accomplishment.Hope ge gives UGA as many championships as he did in high school.Three in a row wouldnt be to shabby..
kingdaddy
September 6th, 2012
11:10 am
He isn’t our problem. Why should you have to “babysit” an 18-21 year old. You ever lose a job because of a bad decision? You only get so many chances in life, then they pass you by. Dope was more important to him than his future, same as a lot of immature people. He isn’t alone…
DawginLex
September 6th, 2012
11:15 am
Lay off the Kool-aid
September 6th, 2012
10:18 am
Richt and Bobo should watch the segment on Real sports with Bryant Gumble about John Gruden
Evidenly Urban Meyer knew about what he does and went and visited with him
i guess Meyer really does want to constantly improve as a coach
Wait a minute I forgot this uga staff knows what the bleep they are doing
******************
Bobo spent time with Gruden this summer.
Just shutup
You are too stupid to be a good TROLL
kingdaddy
September 6th, 2012
11:17 am
Ron he is a fine kid and reflects very well of Tarboro. Keith Marshall is also a great addition to our team…
kingdaddy
September 6th, 2012
11:19 am
Lex,
I think we just slapped the taste out of his big-mouth…
7576DAWG
September 6th, 2012
11:20 am
UGA Insider
Rambo and Ogletree are wondering why they are not playing. Why would Richt hurt the team by keeping them out of the game. They both have worked their tail off and Georgia could use them. Be cause they were both second offender to the rules.
The rules are drilled into every player. The Do’s and Don’ts. Rambo and Ogletree chose to get high instead of thinking about what their absence would do to the TEAM in September. Back when the offense was made all they were thinking about themselves. They knew if they got caught they would have to suffer the consequences. It’s just time to pay the piper. THIS IS ALL ON THEM. If Georgia loses a very close game then they can be guaranteed it was because of them. If they had played they would have made a difference. Hopefully Georgia will win without them.
Me personally I don’t see any benefit Rambo or Ogletree will get out of it because this is their’s last year at Georgia and they will be drafted in March 2013 and be gone from Georgia. All it will do is hurt the team. About the best way to punish a player in his last year at Georgia is to take away his freedom. I think Richt should play Rambo and Ogletree but they should have to run steps every morning and they both should have a 9:00 PM curfew which would be a better punishment. If they have more than one year left at Georgia then Suspension would be best because then they could be reminded every day how they let the team down.
kingdaddy
September 6th, 2012
11:21 am
Koolaid will change his name to “My jaw is a hurtin, and that is for certain! “, got a nice ring to it…
kingdaddy
September 6th, 2012
11:24 am
7576
I like the step, curfew idea. It is at CMRs discretion…
CDAWG
September 6th, 2012
11:36 am
UGA Insider I like your score of the game but what makes you feel that way with Commings, Vasser, Mitchell, Tree and Rambo out. What do you know?
aprilglaspie
September 6th, 2012
11:36 am
Bringing Washaun Ealey into comments on this article is incontrovertible evidence of bein an infatil jerk with a very small penis. It’s also low-rent and entirely classless.A slug that lives under a rock.
UGA Insider
September 6th, 2012
11:39 am
7576DAWG and Kingdaddy,
Isn’t this University rules and suspensions for all teams not just football? I don’t think CMR can skirt this.
UGA Insider
September 6th, 2012
11:40 am
CDAWG,
Commings and Vasser have already been announced they have a 2-game suspension and It is just my guess that Tree and Rambo are out as well.
DawginLex
September 6th, 2012
11:44 am
insider
It’s university policy that can be overturned at the discretion of the head coach and AD
My bet is that Ogletree and Rambo do not play
CDAWG
September 6th, 2012
12:06 pm
UGA Insider if Tree and Rambo were playing Richt would say so because there is no advantage to Missouri if they are playing. We are in trouble with Missouri if we struggle against them like we did against Buffalo.
CDAWG
September 6th, 2012
12:10 pm
I think I agree with 7576DAWG that not playing Tree and Rambo is hurting the team because they will both be gone to the NFL after this season so are they really being punished, REALLY?
Reality
September 6th, 2012
12:27 pm
So Gurley “could care less” if he starts or not? So you are in fact saying that he does care to some degree if he starts or not. It’s amazing to me a how a professional journalist could make such a ridiculous writing error.
UGA Insider
September 6th, 2012
12:31 pm
I agree. If they were playing he would announce it… Both are suspended so let’s move on.
CDAWG
September 6th, 2012
12:37 pm
It is what it is, one more thing, have you heard how bad Mitchell’s sprain is and whether he will be ready to go?
SteveDawgFan
September 6th, 2012
12:57 pm
This guy is gonna be great. I am so glad Crowell is gone, these three young men want it more.Gooo Dawgs!!!
DawginLex
September 6th, 2012
1:37 pm
Mitchell is playing
The Factor
September 6th, 2012
1:39 pm
Problem is, we suspend for games while most others don’t. see: Sports Illustrated link on the Dawgs…
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/andy_staples/06/12/georgia-drug-policy/index.html
Alabama Dog
September 6th, 2012
2:12 pm
Factor: good point, but is this really the reason some SEC teams have passed Georgia by? With the talent pool Georgia has, having players suspended (for whatever reason) shouldn’t be why our guys have consistently underachieved on the field. Sorry, but it’s the truth. It’s especially painful for me living in the state of Alabama, where BOTH Auburn, and Alabama own the past three National Championships. I’m in no way implying what Richt and McGarity are doing is wrong. Quite the opposite. I applaud what Richt and McGarity are doing, it’s just our guys don’t seem to be on a level playing field with their contemporaries. Until suspensions of any kind are not unilaterally defined, and enforced equally, Georgia will always be at a disadvantage.
AltamahaDawg
September 6th, 2012
2:17 pm
The whole point to the manatory suspension, was pushed By Richt some years ago, because he found it more distracting to ‘decided’ each case, than just deal with the outcome. Also it’s easier to make the point about rules if the concequences are spelled out in advance.
I believe, somebody correct me if this is not so……………ther is a panel of students and faculty set up to hear appeals……………..”I didnt know the brownies were loaded”, “i didnt know the chich had a doobie in her purse” etc.
AltamahaDawg
September 6th, 2012
2:26 pm
I read on a different pub, that the writer things the ’secrecy’ only distracts the team, and does not really fool the other team.
I think he completely misses the point. I rather doubt that anybody believes IF Mizzous doesnt know for sure , then thier preparation will suffer.
I think this is 100% an INTERNAL thing. They aren’t saying because they are dealing with it on thier terms, not trying to fool the other guys. A privacy issue, (although that term doesn’t really capture it). More like: this is our rules, and we are handling it..
I would ask, what point IS served by announcing internal business?
AltamahaDawg
September 6th, 2012
2:36 pm
You don’t know ahead of time that a player is going to roll an ankle in the 5th series and not come back. You prepare eveybody as best you can to go in if they are called, and deal with your situation at the time. So I don’t buy that the players are somehow less prepared because (the media or fans) didn’t know exactly what the deal was, nor do I think that the “replacement” guys are well served by being asked about it for weeks.
AltamahaDawg
September 6th, 2012
2:41 pm
One other thing that (not annoucing) has done: You darn sure don’t see any comments from Rambo about being suspended do you? OR have any reason to ask any other players to comment on Rambo’s suspension.
aldogg2121
September 6th, 2012
2:47 pm
Losing Rambo is much more devastating to our D than losing Ogletree. We have depth at LB, but FS without Rambo is decimated. He is a difference maker back there.
Alabama Dog
September 6th, 2012
2:49 pm
AltamahaDawg: you make some compelling points. When I was in the high school ranks (where I was not a starter), our coaches used to stress to us “Be prepared. Practice seriously as if you know you’re going to play.You’re only one play away from being in the game”. This should be the coaching philosophy anywhere, regardless of whether or not a player is suspended, or injured.
Ghost
September 6th, 2012
10:47 pm
Rambo and Tree are playing.or that’s what I am hearing from what are usually reliable folks.. I will believe it when I see it.
ugab
September 7th, 2012
8:12 am
Gurley is a DGD. He missed a key block that got Murray sacked from the blind side. He also is not used to the heat. Typical CMR team not to be inshape in their own stadium. That is embarrassing. I know it was hot last weekend. The heat should of been an advantage to the dawgs. Gurley and Marshall will be DGDs for a few yrs if CMR can put together an OL to block for them> I would rather see Murray protected than get hurt from a missed block. Murray is our best QB.
ugab
September 7th, 2012
8:14 am
I don’t think rambo or tree will play. Tree will b back for game 3 and rambo game 5 wat im hearn
Tim Worley was great
September 7th, 2012
9:20 am
Tim Worley played on and off for three years at UGA. Often hurt but a fabulous, really great college back with world class speed and that great 6′2″ frame with 220 lbs of power and from the same town, as Gurley, i do believe.
Go Dogs.
Chip Towers, Michael Carvell = UGAy cheerleaders
September 7th, 2012
10:18 am
Gurrley much better than TJ Yeldon. UGA best team ever ever ever. We beat every team ever. No one ever stop us. Best fans, best stadium best uniforms best players best coach.
FootballFan
September 7th, 2012
6:13 pm
I had the pleasure of watching Todd play for four years in high school. Iknew he was a great athlete, but was worried how he would transfer from NC 2-A football to the SEC. We are all very proud of Todd back here in Tarboro. He lead Tarboro to three consective State Championships, rushing for 242 yards and four touchdowns in last years championship game, and that was playing with two high ankle sprains. He was always humble and worked hard in high school, glad to see he’s keeping a good head on his shoulders. Tarboro ran a offensive system called the Tarboro T, it s belly series where the full-back lines up behind the quarterback with a tailback on either side of him, and every play consists of two fakes and then a third getting the ball. Give Todd time to get a good understanding of the offense and he will be unstoppable. Also Tarboro passed the ball about ten times a season, so pass blocking is something he will have to get better at. So glad we are getting coverage of Georgia games back here in Tarboro, Go Todd and GO DAWGS!!!!!
TG3DAD
September 7th, 2012
8:39 pm
Todd is a great individual bound for a incredible career at UGA we only touched the surface .Great young man he will rise in the Mizzou game all 3 will pound their defense Go Dawgs