Georgia-South Carolina game time set; Gurley honored
Georgia’s Oct. 6 football game at South Carolina will kick off at 7 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN, the SEC announced today.
Georgia is ranked No. 5 and South Carolina No. 6 in this week’s Associated Press media and USA Today coaches’ polls. Both teams are 4-0.
On Saturday, Georgia plays Tennessee in Athens (3:30 p.m. on CBS) and South Carolina plays at Kentucky.
The 3:30 p.m. game on CBS on Oct. 6 will be LSU-at-Florida. LSU is ranked No. 3 and Florida No. 11 in this week’s AP poll; the Gators are No. 12 in the coaches’ poll. Both teams are 4-0.
In other UGA football news today, tailback Todd Gurley was named the SEC Freshman Player of the Week for his performance against Vanderbilt. Gurley ran for 130 yards and two touchdowns, his third 100-yard rushing performance in four college games. He leads the SEC in rushing (101.5 yards per game), scoring (10.5 points per game) and all-purpose yards (164.2 per game).
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WDE
September 24th, 2012
2:25 pm
@Huh? Your welcome and I shouldn’t have kidded you about it…but let me clarify something in your last post…UGA is not “avoiding” anyone we play the teams on our schedule as its presented to us by the SEC..can we beat those teams I don’t know but I’d love to find out.. but so far in the early going the SEC east looks a lot stronger than the experts thought at the start of the year.
ga gator
September 24th, 2012
2:26 pm
There is certainly a lot of hate on here today. I guess I will enjoy it until it is pointed at us the last week in October.
Marc
September 24th, 2012
2:26 pm
@ Rick James
Didn’t we beat you at your house last year? What does Auburn have to do with it? We are better this year than last. We have a QB and a Defense that is shut down. Side note: Doesn’t Ga always WANT to shut the HBCs mouth? Wanting to and doing it are two different things. He will even the series this year at 4 wins and 4 losses while at SC. Go COCKS!!!!!
Craig
September 24th, 2012
2:27 pm
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA…WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA……UGA doesnt play bama or lsu….waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa….waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa……we have to play lsu…..waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa……waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…..
Huh?
September 24th, 2012
2:27 pm
Rick James…I agree with you that TN’s running game is bad. However…they are very good as pass blocking. Tyler a sitting duck? Don’t think so.
UGA will win the game, because TN’s defense is bad…really bad.
wally
September 24th, 2012
2:27 pm
I have been looking forward to this game for a year and unless the dogs do so0mething stupid at Knowville it should be a great one. I just hope Coace Grantham puts Jarvis Jones on Lattimore on every move he makes and Everytime he touches the ball is like him running into a brick wall. The Dogs owe Steve Spurrier one and there is no better time yo cash in than Oct. sixth. I am glad for an offensive line that is better than I originally thought. Two freshmen running backs that are two of the best in the country. It has been over thirty years since a national championship so why not 2012.
Smitty
September 24th, 2012
2:28 pm
Huh? who is your team? I got an idea….go find your team’s blog…if they have one
Yankeedawg
September 24th, 2012
2:29 pm
What happens first he** freezes over or South Carolina wins a SEC Championship! Holtz had a couple of good teams at USC and then looked what happen! Spurrier gone with Latimore!
USMCDAWG
September 24th, 2012
2:30 pm
@Jawja…you’re right, you didn’t make mention about UF. The environments definitely tough, but the team itself, not impressed. UGA just needs to keep winning. The rest will take care of itself.
Stuart
September 24th, 2012
2:31 pm
Get Gurley-man and the Marshall in the game at the same time and the offense could pull some stuff.
Everyone hates Jawja
September 24th, 2012
2:31 pm
wally=moron
Game is in Athens retard.
Huh?
September 24th, 2012
2:31 pm
WDE…When I used the word “avoiding” I didn’t mean that UGA has anything to do with setting their league schedule. I have pretty clearly, I believe, stated that league games are set by the SEC office. I just meant that UGA gets to avoid those teams…as in they don’t have to play them.
As far as the East goes….I agree that the East looks better…and that’s because of Florida. Everyone knew UGA and SC would be good. Florida looks better than most thought. However, Miss St is better as well on the West side. At the end of the day, I don’t think it matters anyway. I don’t see any team from the East being able to beat Bama. And no, I’m not an Alabama fan.
GTBob
September 24th, 2012
2:31 pm
Hell will freeze over.
Nothing Could Be Finer
September 24th, 2012
2:32 pm
wally
September 24th, 2012
2:27 pm
I just hope Coace Grantham puts Jarvis Jones on Lattimore on every move he makes and Everytime he touches the ball is like him running into a brick wall.
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He tried that last year.
Didn’t work.
Likely won’t work again this year.
Everyone hates Jawja
September 24th, 2012
2:32 pm
USMCDAWG we agree. UGA needs to quit worrying about what everyone thinks about them and just keep winning. Shut them up by winning not whinning.
Rick James
September 24th, 2012
2:33 pm
@Huh?
Rick James…of course you stopped reading my post (even though we both know you didn’t)…it’s because you didn’t like what I was saying. You had no problem talking about last year at the 1:59 mark to “no delusional fan.” However, now you want to say that you only want to talk about the here and now
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Now I honestly didnt read you post because 2007 means nothing to me..I did bring last year because Spurrier whined about that he lost the east was due to Georgia’s not the fact that he could beat a not so good Auburn at home.He also grinned about playing Georgia early in the season because he could always count on players being suspended.It wont be that way this year..And I also that that unlike last year this is a better more balanced Georgia team.I didnt whine nor brag about anything Georgia did last year.I also said that SC stuggled with Vandy who Georggia blew out by 45 points and the Georgia’s team will have that on its mind..Why do you find that so insulting?
GTBob
September 24th, 2012
2:34 pm
Where is GT Bob?
Don’t worry. Im around Rick James. I have tried to comment on Mark Bradley’s blog but he seems to be moderating everything I say now. Its pretty unprofessional and childish of him but its his blog and he can do what he wants.
ga gator
September 24th, 2012
2:34 pm
With the exception of Bama who is on a totally different level, the East looks like it might be tougher than the West this year.
Huh?
September 24th, 2012
2:34 pm
Smitty…since the other day when you so courageously said that you wanted to find me and kick my a$$, I decided that you have no business having the privelege of being on this blog….or getting a response from me either. Crap, I just responded.
Stay classy Smitty…stay classy.
ga gator
September 24th, 2012
2:36 pm
GTBob, just go in and change your e-mail when you post. Just make up one; Bradley won’t have a clue.
GTBob
September 24th, 2012
2:36 pm
UGA will win the game, because TN’s defense is bad…really bad.
TN struggled against Akron. UGA should beat them worse then Vandy. Too bad for UGA that this is their last week of preseason workouts.
Lonnie
September 24th, 2012
2:36 pm
Huh, last week you were talking about how bad we are! All we can do is play the schedule we get! The key is the game! We beat SC we are better than them we lose they are!
Rick James
September 24th, 2012
2:37 pm
@Marc
Didn’t we beat you at your house last year? What does Auburn have to do with it? We are better this year than last. We have a QB and a Defense that is shut down. Side note: Doesn’t Ga always WANT to shut the HBCs mouth? Wanting to and doing it are two different things. He will even the series this year at 4 wins and 4 losses while at SC. Go COCKS!!!!!
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Yes,You won in Athens last year and in Columbia the year before.What does that have to do with 2012? If you beat Auburn you win the east last year.You didnt know that?
WDE
September 24th, 2012
2:39 pm
@Huh? Agreed with you on Miss St and if I remember correctly you a UK fan, and win or loss I’d love to get a shot at Bama in the Dome they are very impressive but I’m still hoping for a shot, to be the best you have to play the best..
Huh?
September 24th, 2012
2:39 pm
Rick James…you didn’t brag on what UGA did last year because there really wasn’t anything to brag about. Yes Yes yes…everybody knows that Auburn beat SC…and SC beat UGA. If you don’t think that SC’s schedule worked against them last year after they beat UGA…well I don’t know what else to say to you.
Also…you don’t have to read my post…and it doesn’t insult me in the least. I have no problem with you disagreeing with something that I said either. It’s just that your arguement against me was hypocritical, because you did, in fact, talk about last year (which isn’t the here and now). At that point, I lost some respect for you.
Rick James
September 24th, 2012
2:40 pm
@Huh?
Rick James…I agree with you that TN’s running game is bad. However…they are very good as pass blocking. Tyler a sitting duck? Don’t think so.
UGA will win the game, because TN’s defense is bad…really bad.
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That sounds like a car that runs well on surface streets but not on the freeway,Either its a good offensive line or its not..What do they do stop blocking on running plays?
ESPN Sean McDonough on the Call - 2011
September 24th, 2012
2:40 pm
“He [Murray] fumbled the fumble!?! Jadeveon Clowney knocked it loose AND Melvin Ingram has scored again! Touch-down!!!” ~ Sean McDonough
Rick James
September 24th, 2012
2:41 pm
@GTBob
Welcome!!
GTBob
September 24th, 2012
2:41 pm
GTBob, just go in and change your e-mail when you post. Just make up one; Bradley won’t have a clue.
I really shouldn’t have to. I didn’t do anything wrong, aside from having an opposing point of view. He is actually the first person to ever moderate me and there is a reason for that. I guess I hurt his feelings a little too much this time.
Huh?
September 24th, 2012
2:42 pm
WDE…yes you are correct. And I think you will get your shot against Bama. I will be pulling for UGA when that day comes…
The Auditor
September 24th, 2012
2:43 pm
Bob is just trying to find every excuse to downplay the quality of UGA opponents because Heaven forbid they actually beat a halfway decent team. That Lou Holtz objectivity isn’t going to get you very much respect here buddy. It would be one thing if you were a troll, but the fact that you are obviously an envious SOB who can’t give credit where credit is due speaks volumes to the value of your input… as if any of that need be said haha
Rick James
September 24th, 2012
2:44 pm
@Huh?
At that point, I lost some respect for you.
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This is a blog about college football I dont care about your respect..You sound like my kids whining over facebook friends.
Huh?
September 24th, 2012
2:44 pm
Rick…I take it that you are either very young, or you never played football.
Offensive lines can be very good at one and not the other. The technique, mindset and motivation from one to the other are very different. I know you aren’t really happy with me, but you need to not go down this path, because it makes you sound not so smart. I am trying to help you.
ga gator
September 24th, 2012
2:45 pm
GTBob you seem like an intelligent fellow; why would anyone from Tech talk smack to the Dawgs? You let a bad Miami team come back and beat you. And that moron Johnson going for it on 4th down in overtime instead of kicking a FG? Dude is clueless.
Huh?
September 24th, 2012
2:45 pm
Lonnie…me pointing out things that UGA needs to work on (defensive line for example) is not me saying that UGA is a bad football team. It’s just me not drinking the Kool-Ade like you.
Huh?
September 24th, 2012
2:46 pm
Rick James…thanks for insulting me…it’s a clear sign that you are out of anything intelligent to say.
Stay classy Rick…stay classy.
GTBob
September 24th, 2012
2:48 pm
And that moron Johnson going for it on 4th down in overtime instead of kicking a FG? Dude is clueless.
Going for it was 100% the right call. I would rather try to get 10 inches then rely on our terrible defense to prevent a TD. Unfortunately we have a QB who calls one play and runs another for some reason. We should have gone for it on 4th and 1 in regulation also with 2:00 left.
ga gator
September 24th, 2012
2:50 pm
No it wasn’t; even the talking heads on TV said you should always get some points. And the QB who calls one play and runs another; I thought Tech Football players were smarter than everyone else’s.
RamboDog
September 24th, 2012
2:50 pm
@ Nothing Could Be Finer…. I will look for you on here after the game. I doubt you will show, but this game won’t be close. UGA will put a beatdown (at least 14 points, or more) on the chickens this year. You guys shouldn’t be ANY problem. Vandy nearly kicked that arse !!. I hope they keep the cameras on the Ole Ball Coach as much as possible, it is always entertaining to see his stupid face when we score or pick Connor off
Remember, I’ll be looking for your smart mouth after the game…don’t disappoint me / us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GTBob
September 24th, 2012
2:51 pm
Bob is just trying to find every excuse to downplay the quality of UGA opponents because Heaven forbid they actually beat a halfway decent team.
What halfway decent team has UGA beaten? Their opponents so far this year are 5-10 and none of them have a winning record. You play one average team (Florida) and one good team (SC) the rest of the season. The rest is pretty much exhibition games. If you beat SC by 40 I will gladly give you guys props.
WDE
September 24th, 2012
2:51 pm
@ga gator your bunch is looking pretty strong so far this year, I’m hoping we both get to the cocktail party undefeated and man what a tussle that will be then…well it will be anyway but you get my drift.
ga gator
September 24th, 2012
2:52 pm
RamboDog, don’t be so sure about a beat down. Vandy had all summer to prepare and they handled Missouri from start to finish when UGA did not. UGA will win but it will be very close. It will come down to Murray against Conner Shaw.
Nothing Could Be Finer
September 24th, 2012
2:53 pm
RamboDog
September 24th, 2012
2:50 pm
@ Nothing Could Be Finer…. I will look for you on here after the game. I doubt you will show, but this game won’t be close. UGA will put a beatdown (at least 14 points, or more) on the chickens this year. You guys shouldn’t be ANY problem. Vandy nearly kicked that arse !!. I hope they keep the cameras on the Ole Ball Coach as much as possible, it is always entertaining to see his stupid face when we score or pick Connor off Remember, I’ll be looking for your smart mouth after the game…don’t disappoint me / us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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yea yea yea, heard that last year ( and the year before).
Its funny how dogs fans look at the Vandy game to compare teams.
You forget that SC just manhandled a Mizzou team that gave the dogs a scare for most of that game.
mopardog
September 24th, 2012
2:53 pm
Who on this blog has played football?? I never played, but if you saw me you’d understand; too damn little. I’m no expert, but I know which team to bet on when the Dawgs play Tech.
RamboDog
September 24th, 2012
2:54 pm
GT Bob, you are correct, ya’ll should have gone for the 4th down last possession in regulation. At worst you miss it, give up about 30 yards and they score with a little time left on the clock. Your defense wasn’t going to stop them anyway. Better chance that your offense gets the yard than your defense stops anyone….Paul Johnson chokes in the crunch….
GTBob
September 24th, 2012
2:54 pm
No it wasn’t; even the talking heads on TV said you should always get some points.
Then the talking heads are morons. Sorry, but a team like ours should be able to get 10 inches whenever we want and we had maybe a 10% chance of Miami not scoring a touch down when they got the ball back. It would have made no sense at all to kick it there. As far as Tevin goes, he is a smart kid, just not football smart.
ga gator
September 24th, 2012
2:54 pm
Thanks WDE, our QB is improving weekly and we knew our D would be fairly good. I am looking forward to the game also but since marrying into a UGA family it sure makes it tougher in Jax each year. I haven’t decided what is worse: simpathy affection for a few days or no affection.
7576DAWG
September 24th, 2012
2:55 pm
I think the SEC East is stronger than the West this year so all the complainers about Georgia’s schedule needs to STHU.
Everybody who has followed Mettenberger knows that he can not play very well under pressure. Don’t give him much time to pass and L.S.U. can get beat. They still have a great defense but there is a way of stopping their offense. Arkansas will lose 5 or 6 games this year. Mississippi State may be the surprise of the West , we will see. That only leaves Alabama who is great this year but the East Champion will have to play them in the SEC Championship game. So, how will Georgia avoid playing just about everybody in the SEC who is somebody this year. If Georgia wins the EAST and they beat Alabama in the West for the Championship they would have earned every bit the chance for the National Title try.
Chris Mike
September 24th, 2012
2:55 pm
Take away those three huge turnovers and we win that game by three tds. That won’t happen this year, we will make yall work for every yard. Murray is playing a hole lot better and our running game is damn show better. Oh yeah I’m saying it, Gurley is a better runing back right now that latimore this season. Trust me this is a different team. It could get ugly, if yall think that shaw can compete with Murray yall are mistaken. Better QB, RB, OL, LB DB, okay I will give you the DL but that is it UGA 42, SC 21
ga gator
September 24th, 2012
2:55 pm
RamboDog I was talking about going for it in OT.