UPDATED: On historic night in Missouri, Jarvis Jones makes history for Georgia

COLUMBIA, MO. – On a historic night for the Missouri Tigers, Jarvis Jones made history for the Georgia Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs’ decorated outside linebacker stepped up and intercepted the first pass of his collegiate career midway through the fourth quarter of what had been a see-saw game. Jones returned it 21 yards to the Missouri 1, only an official’s review of his dive and stretch keeping him out of the end zone.

No matter. Freshman Todd Gurley was more than happy to take a hand-off at right guard and slam the ball in the end zone, “Old Man Football” style. That gave the Bulldogs a 34-20 lead and provided an exclamation point on what would end up being a 41-20 Georgia victory.

“I actually thought it was a touchdown; they didn’t give it to me,” said Jones, mocking anger. “But you have to take what you can get and we came out of here with a big win. A lot of people thought we were going to come in here and get upset.”

If there was any doubt, Jones would erase it a minute later. His sack of James Franklin caused a fumble, which Jordan Jenkins recovered at the Missouri 5. Georgia’s Ken Malcome dotted the I-formation and ran the ball right up the gut from six yards out to set the final margin with 5:16 to play.

At the end of that flurry, Georgia had scored 24 unanswered points to seize the game in the second half. When the outcome was no longer in doubt, the Bulldogs’ boisterous contingent began chanting “Old Man Football” as the clock ticked down on this historic night. It was their retort for Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, who infamously used that phrase to mock the Bulldogs and their boring style of football.

“We were not trying to send a message,” Georgia coach Mark Richt insisted. “We were trying to win an SEC game.”

The Bulldogs were, however, bent on not letting Missouri send a message.

“We didn’t want them to make a statement on us,” sophomore cornerback Malcolm Mitchell said. “Missouri’s a great team, but we knew they were going to try to build their reputation off beating Georgia and we weren’t going to let that happen.”

Georgia’s late-in-coming domination spoiled what Missouri fans were calling the most anticipated game in their program’s history. The Tigers hadn’t played in a conference other than the Big 12 – or its previous incarnations of the Big Six and Big Eight – since 1907. But they and Texas A&M joined the SEC after last season, and SEC Commissioner Mike Slive was on hand for the coin toss of both games.

“It was real treat for me,” Slive said in the Faurot Field press box at halftime. “In both stadiums, you could just feel the energy, you could feel the euphoria, you could feel the pride and how excited everybody is. These are the third and fourth teams we’ve added to the league in 80 years. So it’s a historic day, and everybody wants to be a part of that history.”

It was a consummate team effort by Georgia. The Bulldogs gave up 371 yards, but only 91 in the fourth quarter. Aaron Murray was off-target early, but finished strong with 3 touchdowns and 242 yards on 22-of-35 passing. Georgia had a few drops, but Marlon Brown and Michael Bennett made 8 catches each, with Brown’s going for 106 yards and a pair of TDs.

Gurley wasn’t the beast he was in the opener with 65 yards rushing, but he combined with Malcome and Keith Marshall for 130 yards, and used a late 44-yard run to get the Dogs out of a hole.

“I’m proud of the boys and the job they did,” Richt said. “Two things we talk a lot about at Georgia, ‘G.A.T.A.,’ or getting after it, and finishing the drill. I thought the guys did a good job of that.”

The game turned in Georgia’s favor on what will go down as a coaching mistake by Missouri’s Gary Pinkel.

The Bulldogs had taken their first lead of the game, 24-20, on an 11-yard pass from Murray to Brown with 51 seconds remaining in the third quarter. On its ensuing possession, Missouri faced fourth-and-11 at its own 35. Pinkel got impatient and called for a fake punt. But it was sniffed out by Georgia senior Richard Samuel, who tackled punter Trey Brown after a three-yard gain.

The Bulldogs took over at the Missouri 38 and could only advance the ball 13 yards. But that was all freshman Marshall Morgan needed to convert  a 41-yard field goal attempt to increase Georgia’s advantage to 27-20 with 7:33 to play. Marshall had made a career-best 52-yarder earlier in the game.

“I have been doing this a long time and a coach never calls something that he thinks will not work,” Pinkel said. “When they work, they are good calls and when they don’t they are bad calls and I will take responsibility.”

Said Richt: “Richard Samuel’s stop on the fake punt might have been the biggest play in the game. I know it was the one that made me the happiest.”

Playing in its rarely-used gold jerseys, the Tigers got off to an ideal start in the second half. Leading 10-9 at halftime, the Tigers had to kick off to Georgia. But the mistake-prone Bulldogs continued their bumbling ways and had to punt away after a net gain of zero.

Missouri made quick work of its good fortune. On third-and-eight at its own 32, Franklin hit L’Damian Washington over the middle on a post route in which he beat Devin Bowman to the middle without any safety help. That gave the Tigers a 17-9 lead just 3:12 into the second half.

Georgia responded with an “old man-style” offensive drive. The Bulldogs went 75 yards in 12 plays and converting on third down four times, including five yards on a touchdown pass to Tavarres King from Murray. Because Morgan missed an extra point in the first half, the Bulldogs went for two and converted on a pass to Bennett. The game was tied at 17 halfway through the third quarter.

Missouri answered with a long drive of its own. But Georgia’s defense bowed at the 7-yard line. That’s where they stopped T.J. Moe on a third-down pass. The Tigers settled for a 25-yard field goal and a 20-17 lead with 2:39 left in the third quarter.

Georgia took its first lead of the game on the ensuing possession. The Bulldogs zipped down the field, covering 73 yards in five plays, including a 40-yard reception by Brown. A 23-yard catch by Bennett was followed by and brave grab by Brown over the middle for an 11-yard touchdown. After the PAT, Georgia lead 24-20.

Both teams seemed to start the game a little tight. Missouri bobbled a couple of snaps and gave up a sack to lose 23 yards on its first possession.

Georgia did similarly. After taking over at the Missouri 37, the Bulldogs lost 12 yards in three plays, including eight on a sack of Murray given up by gimpy right tackle John Theus.

Theus got off to a rough start. Starting despite an ankle injury that kept him out of practice most of the week, Theus was called for a false start on Georgia’s second series. It basically resulted in a 40-yard penalty because it nullified a long first-down completion deep in Missouri territory.

The teams finally settled down after that and started to play some offense. Missouri used 10 plays to get down to the Georgia 8 before James Franklin and Kendial Lawrence fumbled an exchange. The ball was kicked around for 20 yards before Georgia’s Amarlo Herrera finally recovered at the 28.

The Bulldogs gave the ball right back. On first down, Missouri linebacker Donovan Bonner was not fooled on a play-action fake and intercepted Murray’s pass for Marlon Brown on a quick slant. He returned it to the Georgia 25.

Georgia’s defense stiffened and Malcolm Mitchell batted away a pass on third and five at the 20. The Tigers had to settle for a 37-yard field goal and a 3-0 lead with 12:03 left in the second quarter.

The Bulldogs blew an opportunity to answer on their ensuing possession. Murray hit Michael Bennett in the hands inside the Missouri on what would have been a first-down pass. Then, on third-and-five, Bennett was called for a false start, which nullified a first-down run by Gurley. Georgia lost five more yards on third and long and had to punt.

The Bulldogs would finally get on the board on their next possession. It came after the officials on the field ruled Franklin had fumbled when Jarvis Jones grabbed his arm on a pass play. The call was overturned via replay, but Missouri still had to punt and Georgia took over at the 41, about 10 yards further away than it would have been.

The Bulldogs managed just six yards. But that was enough for freshman place-kicker Marshall Morgan, who boomed through a career long 52-yard field goal to tie the game at 3-all with 5:52 remaining in the first half.

The game cranked up considerably in the last two minutes.

Taking over at their own 37 with 2:02 left in the first half, the Tigers needed just three plays to score. Franklin hit Marcus Lucas with a 41-yard touchdown over the middle. The PAT with 1:31 to go put Missouri ahead 10-3.

Turns out that was plenty time for Georgia to answer. The Bulldogs went 71 yards in five plays, scoring on a 2-yard pass to  Brown. King had set up the Bulldogs with a 34-yard reception. But Morgan missed the point-after kick wide right and Georgia trailed 10-9 at halftime.

“I feel like after that first touchdown, everybody just calmed down, settled down,” Brown said. “We thought, ‘OK, it’s going to be a four-quarter game. We started playing well and, on the defensive side [for Missouri], they started looking kind of sluggish, not moving around so much like in the first quarter when they were all hyped up. We kept grinding and grinding, and I think we just wore them out.”

194 comments Add your comment

ZinoDawg

September 9th, 2012
6:56 am

Hey Larry – thanks for being man enough to come back to the board in defeat. Good luck to Mizzou the rest of the way – please upset the Cocks for us!

Win. P.

September 9th, 2012
7:03 am

This was Jarvis Jones’s game. Respect his unselfish behavior. Could have been in the NFL making big “bucks”. His kind of character is extremely rare.

The young players have what it takes and will be great. Bennett has experience, and needs to be more consistent. The game pressure seems to affect everyone except Jarvis. Wonder if Theus’s “offsides” were a result of last weeks injury or lack of SEC experience?

HollySpringsDawg

September 9th, 2012
7:07 am

I think the victory was a great step for the program. We still did not play our best, but found a way to win. Isn’t that what a top 10 team is supposed to do? The key now is to take care of business each week and not lose any game we should win. The season is long and although our schedule is not overly daunting, we still have to show up each week and TCB. For all you negative Dawgs, would you rather be waking up as a Razorback fan today? I really doubt it.

GATA

September 9th, 2012
7:31 am

Great win for the Dawgs! Don’t get any of the CMR bashing… only problem I saw was Murray with the opening jitters again and overthrowing receivers in the first half. Need to get Lemay involved to take the pressure off and use his skills.

Double Secret Probation

September 9th, 2012
7:44 am

Great game by Jarvis Jones and the defense tonight! Aaron Murray needs to play like a 3 year starter from the beginning in these big games.

dap01

September 9th, 2012
7:49 am

On my mind: What a miserable life and existance you must have.

Try to find someone to day, perhaps get a hobby or two. Go to Church, get counceling. Is it loneliness? Do you have friends?

Armchair Observer

September 9th, 2012
7:49 am

Georgia on my Mind, to quote the immortal Lewis Grizzard, “Delta is ready when you are” if you don’t like UGA. Go back to Ohio State or Miami or where ever, there are too many transplants in the South already.

Dawggone

September 9th, 2012
7:52 am

I wonder how Commings, Vasser, Rambo, and Tree felt at the half when it looked like the DAWGS might not win this game. It is doubtful that it ever entered their minds how they had let the team down but it should have. It would not make me mad if CMR did not play them except sparingly the whole year. we all should BE ACCOUNTABLE AT ALL TIMES.

CHDawg

September 9th, 2012
8:02 am

What was impressive was traveling into a sky high Columbia and persevering to win big. We had a lot of distractions, with the suspensions being first, and the Dawgs had to fight through it all. I’m proud of UGA Football, and our coaches. They took the tough road standing up for what is right. Hopefully, when a lot of these kids end up NFL and life stars, they will understand the downside to making bad decisions.

GoDawgs34

September 9th, 2012
8:06 am

Dawggone: Put Rambo back there and those two big pass TDs might not have happened. Rambo is an All-American Safety. We need him back there if we are going to beat Tennessee and who ever meets us in Atlanta (If we make it) The suspensions are good because we won and now we have experienced depth but imagine what a powerhouse this defense can be with the addition of two more all americans.

CHDawg

September 9th, 2012
8:07 am

Folks, don’t turn on the young men making bad decisions! I’m sure they have learned their lessons, and don’t forget that *everybody* makes mistakes, even the jerk who keeps posting the cesspool of the south messages! Support all of the players. They know they screwed up, and don’t need us wagging our fingers at them. I’m not a fan of keeping this thing in the news every week. I think they should handle it privately. However, I support the players and coaches.

Ga Dawgs 1

September 9th, 2012
8:12 am

Hey I love the dawgs but anyone can see that at this time we are NOT a great team. Just as always expected our O was almost non existant the first half and to break this game open it took the D to force errors. A really good team would have had us down so far we could not have climbed back out by the second half. We did not take advanr\tage of several of their mistakes in the first quarter.
I love the dawgs but we have to improve a lot before we will take charge of SEC-East.

TY

September 9th, 2012
8:13 am

One thing about Bobo’s play calling, he consistantly calls for a pass after a turnover deep in our territory and it gets intercepted. Look back at the history. Deep in your own territory it may be sound football to run the ball to get out of trouble. The turm haters is not appropriate to call anyone that sees the problems with our offense. Thankfully the defense put us in a good position in the fourth quarter. Without the two turnovers and the stopped fake punt we are still in a 24-20 game which the first half offense really put pressure on the team. Until we get better calling the offense and use all our talent at running backs we will not be an elite Alabama or LSU team that utilizes their great runners to inhance their overall offense. Malcome busted up the middle on the only inside tackle play we ran the whole night. They know the toughness of Samuel and Malcome. Why throw the ball on second and two and not keep the chains moving by pounding those two or the other backs on second and short. The predictability of what Bobo calls is evident to every defensive coordinator we play. That is not hating that is just simple common sense football.

DawgNation

September 9th, 2012
8:13 am

Larry,

Thanks for adult and gracious comment. You sir are a true fan and what every fan base should aspire to be. Good luck to Mizzou for the rest of the season.

RJ

September 9th, 2012
8:15 am

Larry I am impressed with the great Tiger fans and the team. You have made the SEC a stronger conference. You guys are a class act with a overall great program. I hope we are as gracious and hospitable when you visit Athens and please over look the opposites which are few but loud in person as well as in print.

Derek Wlliams

September 9th, 2012
8:15 am

Great game for the Dawgs. But give credit where credit is due, Chip. The fumble recovery on the 5 was by Harris County’s own Jordan Jenkins, the next JJ!

CHDawg

September 9th, 2012
8:17 am

On the game, Jones for Heisman and Samuel gets the game ball! Proud of the whole D. Murray had a great game outside of the pick. Our receivers are great with one gripe–we have got to stop the drops! Without the drops, we would have scored a lot more and we would have cut down on the blitzing. You have to burn the stunts, and the receivers protect Murray by *catching* the ball. The line is going to have to improve a whole lot. I know Theus was hurt and just a true freshman. I also thought we should have used some screens, rollouts, and cut Murray loose to scramble when they brought eight guys up the gut, but the coaches know what they are doing. Go Dawgs.

Lynn McLaughlin

September 9th, 2012
8:18 am

Who let the DAWGS out, whoop whoop !!

DawgNation

September 9th, 2012
8:20 am

For the rest on here hating life AFTER a win, my God would the morgue have been full of all the suicides if we had lost? Geez! We won the damn game. I didn’t like a lot of the play calling and execution, but come on people they won against what most out there were expecting to be a loss. Good job to play 4 full quarters and get it all together in the 4th. They held together as a team and that has not been the story of years past. I love being 2-0 with an SEC win.

UGA'91

September 9th, 2012
8:23 am

I doubted them at first, but Mizzou and A&M are good additions to the conference. They are both more SEC worthy than the Chickens when they first were admitted!

Hair E Dawg

September 9th, 2012
8:27 am

Congratulations!

But please figure out a way to get the Offense ready to play FFS!

Simpson

September 9th, 2012
8:29 am

41 points and a few are slamming Bobo? I thought we’d need to pound the rock to win too but our receivers were getting open all night and Bobo took advantage. This is a game we lose with Murray as a freshman or sophomore but he stepped it up and played like a 3-yr starter, shaking off the early pick.

OLD MAN

September 9th, 2012
8:32 am

“Shellie” Old Man football is 60 minutes,Mizzou football 45 minutes

bubba4dawgs

September 9th, 2012
8:33 am

Jarvis Jones should be patented!! This guy is absolutely awesome! It’s more fun to watch him play than any other part of the game! He simply goes after it! He had Franklin on his heels all night! I know it takes all 11 men on the field but he sure does distinguish himself! I hope Lane Kiffin is crying in his soup about letting him get away from USC! His is a success story worthy of a book and a movie. We’re all going to cry when he leaves for the NFL after the end of this season!

Jarvis, I pray you will stay healthy and continue to have a wonderful season! You’re an inspiration to the rest of the team and I might add, an inspiration to everybody! GO JARVIS!! GO DAWGS!! YOU’RE DA BEST!! No. 29 should sell a lot of jerseys!!

AFDawg

September 9th, 2012
8:40 am

Thanks Larry, My son was there for the game — he’s a sophomore at UGA. He was born and grew up in Missouri. His parents happen to be from GA and UGA grads. He was very excited about this game because Mizzou is one of his favorite teams and he is so glad they joined the SEC. He even caught up with some of his childhood friends while there. Having watched a lot of Missouri football, I’ve told a lot of folks that Mizzou will be a perfect fit in the SEC. Good luck for a good season.

falcon

September 9th, 2012
8:43 am

Great win, but still perplexed by some of the play calling. We need 4 yards, we throw a 40 yard incompletion. We need 14 yards, we throw a 6 yard pass. Too many penalties on offense, but we will correct that as the year progresses. Real good road win! Go Dawgs!

Ryder

September 9th, 2012
8:50 am

Great comeback win by UGA. It’s not always pretty but a win is a win, and I think that the Bulldogs will be ready to take on Florida Atlantic next week. Before anyone scoffs, just ask Arkansas fans how they feel this morning.

Holy Guacamole

September 9th, 2012
8:55 am

Lots of negative “hater” postings on here. Somehow I think that it is really only a couple of Techies using different handles. I’ll bet you can count them on one hand. With their record against UGA, it’s no wonder why they are calling for Richt’s and Bobo’s heads. LOL

tussin

September 9th, 2012
9:01 am

and murry would have had much better numbers had his wrs not dropped so many passes

border dweller

September 9th, 2012
9:02 am

This team is right where it needs to be, and I can’t understand people complaining about anything. A few weeks from now, when a certain very young, very talented, and very gimpy right tackle has two healthy ankles and a few more games under his belt, those few drive-stalling penalties and sacks allowed will be a forgotten issue, and first quarter drives won’t fall apart so quickly. These young men played a heck of a game in the back yard of a talented and fired-up opponent, and came away with an SEC W. Be happy.

Larry

September 9th, 2012
9:06 am

Thanks, guys! It’s a true pleasure to be able to chat about ball games with folks who clearly were brought up right in Georgia. Mizzou has knocked off the Ole Ball Coach’s ‘Cocks a couple of times in bowls, but our forthcoming game in the cockpit will be a whole new — shall I say it? — ball game! Maybe if we leave Pinkel behind we can pull an upset there.

Not trying to be ugly now, but I have a thing about what I see as inordinately inelegant logos. S.C.’s rooster (once you’re able to figure out what that mess is at all) looks like it has been run over by a lawnmower! Ugh!

Other logos I find repugnant include Wisconsin’s too-too-red and warped mega-W, and Bowling Green’s cryptic bird-head. And, I cannot fail to mention the Jayhawkers, whose curly girly-man K is downright effeminate (appropriately, they lost to Rice).

But, what about touted Arkansas succumbing to, of all people, UL-MUNroe! Wow! Coulda made some money on that one!

By the way, I myself am an old man (going on 70), so I’m in a good place to appreciate Old Man Football, painful though it may be! >)

Later, guys!

redandblack

September 9th, 2012
9:07 am

WE’VE GOT TO PLAY 4 FULL QUARTERS……or else somebody is going to hand us our ass……Dominate from the start,and “NOT” have to play catch up….we’re good, but not great……yet.

1969 Graduate

September 9th, 2012
9:08 am

I was very impressed with the Tiger fans during the game and with the gentleman, Larry, who came here to praise our team, and its victory. Very classy indeed.

I’m not sure that I understand the rush by some to call anyone expressing reservations about our coaches and their body of work haters. It seems obvious to me that our players are playing with passion and enthusiasm, swarming to the ball, and are talented; all of this being also a credit to the the coaching staff. It seems obvious, too, that our team is not the well oiled machine that it needs to be if we are to compete for a national championship.

Just how good is Missouri? My guess is they are going to struggle with a number of the SEC teams they face this year. I doubt we’ll be the only one to beat them. However, that will not detract from this victory. We beat a Missouri team that was super fired up, backed by fans who added energy to the mix, and were wonderfully supportive to their team. No one else will have to face this same team. It was our sole honor to defeat them.

It was almost sad for me to see on their faces the emotions they felt as defeat became inevitable. Almost, but not quite. I just kept thinking, as I’m sure so many others did of how much I was enjoying the Old Man Football.

houstondawgfan

September 9th, 2012
9:10 am

Murray showed guts, very important game to kick off the season upset was brewing even Vegas thought this was an upset with the 1.5 pt line. Jarvis Jones is a beast… The dawgs are definately ready to contend for the title this year. That game was not a cake walk, mizzou is a talented team. I dont think SC wins if they had to play in that environment. It might be special year, lets enjoy the ride go dawgs!!!!

Game Changer

September 9th, 2012
9:18 am

Missouri turned out to be a lesser than average college football team, still this is a important win early on the rode for the team. Turned out to be a good competitive game that many of our players could grow.

Missouri does not come close to SEC level of football currently, a very competitive game would be buffalo vs missouri.

RHall55

September 9th, 2012
9:25 am

1) OL must get better…why can’t UGA settle this K Houston issue? 2) Aaron Murray must play better…needs to shine as a QB from start to finish…beware of the Gamecocks defense!! 3) PAT’s why are they a problem?? On the positive…1) Jarvis Jones…PLAYER OF THE WEEK!!! 2) Marlon Brown…stepping up!!! 3) Todd Gurley is the answer @ RB….BTW: Did you see Crowell’s stats last week vs Bethune Cookman…9 carries 18 yards…and on the sideline saying “They can’t stop me”!!!….haha, it’s always about him!!!

ZinoDawg

September 9th, 2012
9:28 am

On another note – what’s up with Auburn? They suck!

SickAndTired

September 9th, 2012
9:30 am

Speaking purely from a objective point of view, This Georgia team won because of Jarvis Jones and him only. If he’s not on the field, Georgia loses. After all the beating of chests and hot air eminating out of the mouths of the delusional Dawg fans this was supposed to dispel the doubts about Mark Richts regime. If you’re a Dawg fan and you say that you are not horrified after what you saw last night, god bless you. Murray is bi-polar, Grantham is a hot head and Mark Richt needs somebody to put a mirror under his nose to make sure he’s still breathing.,

Dawg Tired

September 9th, 2012
9:36 am

“The Bulldogs gave up 371 yards, but only 91 in the fourth quarter.” WHAT??? 91 x 4 = 364 yards! I mean if they gave up 371 for the game, 91 in the 4th quarter is about how they played the whole game – yardage wise! The statement seems to indicate that they gave up most of the yards in other quarters. Not so.

An explanation would be appreciated, but I assume one is not forthcoming.

beanster

September 9th, 2012
9:39 am

Well said 1969.

@ redandblack 9:07 a.m. Did you watch the SECCG last year? UGA took it to LSU in the 1st half and were summarily whipped in the 2nd half. Does that mean that LSU wasn’t a good team because they didn’t win every quarter? I’ll answer for you: No.

Great game Dawgs! Bring on USCe!!

Holy Guacamole

September 9th, 2012
9:40 am

Yeah Sick – no one else was on the field except Jarvis Jones (whose play I LOVED last night). It’s a team sport, moron.

ramguy68

September 9th, 2012
9:45 am

For all the home crowd that has been drinking the haterade I hope crow for breakfast was good. Too many locals take pleasure when UGA has problems. They probably watch old WWII movies and pull for the Germans and Japanese. They’re probably watching Tora Tora Tora that they have recorded for posterity and sit there and yell “yeah, slam another into the Arizona”!

IRMODAWG

September 9th, 2012
9:49 am

There were some serious weak links in the defensive secondary–if the backups for cummings and rambo are the best we have–we may have trouble from long term season perspective–there was one really bad defensive player (no name but any one watching the game knows who I am talking about–he could not tackle or cover)—surely we have higher quality players that can better fill Rambo’s position

TybDawg

September 9th, 2012
9:51 am

@MajDawg…glad to see you were able to catch game. Not sure if you will get this, but stay safe my friend and to all brave service men and women and their families. Wish you could have been sitting at home drinking a beer watching the game.

Wish people would chill. I know the first 28 minutes was brutal. Actually was able to watch a little of the race since the game game was so booring in first half. Got better though, didn’t it? I thought most of the DEF played pretty well. JJenkins in the middle had a pretty solid game. Do agree the QB situatation has to be more solid from star to finish..

Later

Dumbo

September 9th, 2012
9:53 am

♪ Georgia on my Mind ♪…….since you are turd for tech, do you understand what the letters FY stand for and I don’t mean “for your” either!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sammiamm

September 9th, 2012
9:55 am

beanster

September 9th, 2012
9:58 am

It’s scary to think about the dropoff for next year’s D but once we get Rambo and Commings back — problem solved. It was silly to think that Connor Norman could have seamlessly filled the role of an All American. The D played well yesterday. They fought through adversity that was inevitable given how emotionally charged Mizzou was. Eventually they took the game over, even if it was nearly a one man show. Throw Ogletree back in the mix, along with Rambo, Commings, Vasser….watch out…

Bulldog on the Bayou

September 9th, 2012
10:00 am

All of you idiots calling for Richt’s firing after a win like this – SHUT UP! ‘Nuff said!

dave

September 9th, 2012
10:01 am

Do you actually watch the games? Swann was not the one who recovered the strip at the 5.

LOL

September 9th, 2012
10:02 am

Miami Dawg can’t have an opinion? You tarded sheep seem to have one about everything. Miami Dawg makes some excellent points. This team looked like garbage. If not for Jarvis Jones we lose. We need a coach that can get a team ready to play. Today was pathetic.