Georgia’s Aaron Murray ‘relieved of interview duties’ this week (UPDATED)
Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray, here directing traffic during last Saturday's game against Georgia Tech, was not available for interviews after that game, nor will he be before this week's SEC Championship game. (AP photo)
*Updates with quotes from Christian Robinson . . .*
ATHENS – Aaron Murray has gone silent.
Georgia’s record-setting quarterback has decided not to talk to the media this week as the No. 3-ranked Bulldogs’ prepare for Saturday’s monumental matchup against No. 2 Alabama in the SEC Championship game. According to Claude Felton, UGA’s director of sports communications, Murray “has requested that he be relieved of interview duties this week and Coach Richt has approved. . . . Apologies.”
Murray will apparently be available after this Saturday’s game.
Murray also bolted from the locker room after this past Saturday’s game. Traditionally Murray answers questions from the same stool in the southeast corner of Georgia’s locker room at Sanford Stadium after every home game.
“He told somebody he just wanted to hook up with his family,” coach Mark Richt said on Sunday. “I don’t know if his family was going to try to drive home after the game because it was not a late game or what. I think he wanted to get out and spend some time with his family before they took off.”
It has made for an interesting turn of events. Not only is Murray a fantastic player and leader on the field, but he also has served as a face and voice for the team for most of his three seasons as the Bulldogs’ starting quarterback.
Murray is playing the best football of his career at the moment. This past Saturday he became the first player in SEC history to pass for more than 3,000 yards passing in three consecutive seasons. He comes into the SEC game with 3,201 yards with 30 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, which gives him 9,399 yards, 89 and 29 for his career. Against Georgia Tech his past Saturday he was 14-of-17 for 215 yards and two touchdowns. Since the fourth quarter of the Florida game, Murray has thrown for 14 TDs and no interceptions.
Of course, the knock on Murray has been how he has played in marquee games against elite defenses. He threw three interceptions in the first half against Florida on Oct. 27 and was 11-for-31 for 109 yards and an interception in the Bulldogs’ 35-7 loss to South Carolina on Oct. 6. Perhaps Murray didn’t want to be answering again all those questions about not playing well in big games.
Meanwhile, Alabama comes into Saturday’s game with a defense that is ranked No. 1 in the nation in total defense (233.67 ypg) and scoring defense (9.25 ppg), No. 2 in rush defense (77 ypg) and No. 3 in pass defense (156.67 ypg).
Obviously Murray wasn’t available to explain. But senior linebacker Christian Robinson, one of Murray’s roommates and best friends, defended Murray’s decision.
“I don’t think it has anything to do with the media,” said Robinson, one of three UGA student-athletes to participate in an SEC conference call Monday. “I don’t think he’s trying to send a message. I just think he’s so dedicated this week to being prepared. He wasn’t at the house (Sunday); he was here studying film all day. He’s just a great competitor, one of my great friends, and I know this one means so much to him. He works his tail off every day and people don’t see that. He just wants to be completely ready and not have any distractions. He’s just trying to prepare and I don’t think it’s bigger than that.”
So what do you think? Is it a good call Murray has decided to shut it down from a media standpoint this week? Or is he making a mistake from the standpoint of breaking from his normal routine and treating this game differently than he has all the rest?
Ultimately, the answer will come on Saturday.
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178 comments Add your comment
Goldenrod
November 26th, 2012
11:04 am
Murray is just scared of Bama, That is all.
He’s as classless as that Rambo guy who body-slammed all those innocent Georgia Tech players on Saturday. Brutal hits.
We need more GT/FSU articles AJC – wake up and smell the ACC Championship!
We WILL Run This Conference!
BamaFaninAugusta
November 26th, 2012
11:09 am
Wow…. That is strange …. Get ready for his comments after the game: “We lost to a great team”
bulldog5
November 26th, 2012
11:11 am
is that a joke goldenrod? your conference has a 6-6 team that just got beat 42-10 going to the conference championship. not only that, the acc just got swept by the sec during rivalry week.
if you actually watched interviews of murray or asked anyone in the media they would tell you and you would know hes one of the classiest players in the league. why dont you wake up and smell defeat
MaxxDawg
November 26th, 2012
11:13 am
Does anybody care about this?
BillD
November 26th, 2012
11:15 am
You’re an idiot. Paul Johnson is an idiot. You will run this conference as 6-6? WAKE UP TECH SUCKS
Shoeless joe jack
November 26th, 2012
11:17 am
Does that mean no twitter for him either?
knoxdawg
November 26th, 2012
11:24 am
Aren’t finals this week? Anyway, perhaps he would like to be able to concentrate on preparing for the game and not have to answer knuckle headed questions. I don’t see where it is such a big deal. So he wants some time for other things, let him alone to do what he wants.
Dawglasville
November 26th, 2012
11:24 am
Goldenrod – Your name is only half right because there is nothing Golden about you. Only a true troll could try to spin Saturday into something positive for Tech.
Aaron’s gotta do what he’s gotta do. Let’s hope that the second half of the UF game has cured whatever yips he had. Another thing that has happened in big games is we have dropped a lot of passes. Everytime we moved the ball against USC Bennett or another receiver would drop a first down or a big play. We really have nothing to lose. Play loose.
David Granger
November 26th, 2012
11:26 am
Great idea, Aaron. The less we talk about this upcoming game, the more chance we have of being prepared for it and being ready to play hard from the opening kickoff. “All work and preparation, no BS” is a good recipe.
ole dawg
November 26th, 2012
11:32 am
AAron Murray has earned the right to do whtever he wants to Chip. NO BIG DEAL!!! He is breaking from his routine because this game is different than any other game he has ever played in. This game is arguably bigger than the National Championship. He is focusing up and getting his head right to roll the tide. Setting the example for the rest of the team. Focus up Dawgs and play like this is the biggest most fun game of your life!!!
dobearsbare
November 26th, 2012
11:34 am
Murray is a graduate student. They have finals too. Plus, his dad is being treated for cancer. Sorry, but the media and the media-consuming public are only entitled to as much of his time as he is willing to give. I’m not concerned in the least about this.
Bear's taint
November 26th, 2012
11:34 am
Good choice by Murray. He’s been the starting qb at UGA for 3 years now. He knows the routine, and he knows what questions he’ll be asked. Concentrate on the actual game and let the writers come up with their storylines.
kauai dawg
November 26th, 2012
11:35 am
Isn’t it amazing that “Tech” has a better shot at a BCS bowl than Georgia? We play Bama and they play Fla State. Amazing turn of events.
4 weeks ago I would have given us little chance. NOW I’ve drank the L Koolaid and think we have a chance.
Go DAWGS!
ole dawg
November 26th, 2012
11:36 am
Commit to the “G”!!!! Leave no regrets… and there will be some property destroyed Saturday night!
Bremen Dawg
November 26th, 2012
11:37 am
I think its great, hope he shuts everything down, phone. twitter, and Internet and just focuses on getting ready.
kauai dawg
November 26th, 2012
11:37 am
Agreed SEC championship is the real National Championship…. for who ever wins takes out golden boy in Miami
Dawglasville
November 26th, 2012
11:38 am
Mark Richt – I don’t know Mark Richt. But I’m pretty sure that real Mark Richt doesn’t talk like a classless16 year old. I’m sure that by the time I hit the Submit Comment button, Chip will have banned you. I hope you’re not shocked.
Rick James
November 26th, 2012
11:38 am
Good call..
manateedawg
November 26th, 2012
11:39 am
Great thing for Murray to do!
HOWBOUTTHEMDAWGS
November 26th, 2012
11:40 am
Goldenrod, you are complete idiot. Rambo and Ogletree body slammed those chump tech players because of all the chop blocks UGA’s line was getting on account of that useless triple option you nerds run up in Atlanta. Sometimes you’ve gotta make a statement and that statement was made with your “helpless” player getting his head slammed. Also, if Miami didnt back out, tech wouldn’t even be in the run and Floria state just got hammered by a team with ZERO offense. The ACC is a joke. I’m done here.
NC Dawg
November 26th, 2012
11:40 am
@Mark Richt… Please don’t take the name of our venerable coach when you know know nothing about OUR team. Murray HAS graduated, but is enrolled in a doctoral program in Organizational Psychology so he still does have to go to class and take exams, so Knoxdawg was spot on in saying that he would rather concentrate on studying (both academic as well as football) rather than answer questions like “Can you win the big one?”. I think he has proven beyond doubt that he is a leader on this team and if you have ever heard him speak you would know what a well-spoken, intelligent individual he is and what a truly classy representative he is for the university.
JDW
November 26th, 2012
11:43 am
I think it is a great idea. I wish every player would follow suit and spend the week preparing instead of consuming media in any way. If they focus and execute they will win, simple as that.
azdawg
November 26th, 2012
11:46 am
I think AM wants this game more then any other he’s played to date. Rest of the team as well but w/AM, and all the baggage he’s been carrying around about cannot win against the elite D’s, this is his biggest test and he wants to go into this game w/o the added pressure of the media. Whatever he feels it takes to play better this w/e more power to him. There’s no doubt AL will be going all out to pressure him. That’s when he’s shown he’s not at his best. He’s his own worst enemy when he makes mistakes. He shook it off late in the FL game and regained his composure. He’ll for sure have to do the same vs AL. Its the biggest game of his life and will, if he wins, erase last years loss to LSU, and shed that damned label of not being able to win the big one. I hope the kid does great, win or lose, kit’ll be a team effort. GO DAWGS.
Jay are
November 26th, 2012
11:51 am
Who cares about the acc. Sec is the most dominating conference in college football. Alec is a beast. How is he classless just because he body slammed a player? As long as the defense is hittin on all cylinders again we will be on top. Offensively we need a great game from the offensive line and Aaron Murray because Gurshall will continue to dominate and malcom mitchel will continue to make athletic plays.
AltamahaDawg
November 26th, 2012
11:52 am
Well, it’s never really matter if it was an actual quotes from players or coaches. We can just do as normal, and pretend to know what they “meant” or what they “think”, with or without them, can’t we?
UGA Bob
November 26th, 2012
11:52 am
Goldenrod sounds like his porn name. Really, his comments are just sad. Maybe, maybe, GT will be relevant again with a new coach and new direction, but they are ONLY in the ACCCG by default. It’s a sad commentary on the ACC that they have a 6-6 team as one of their so-called Champions.
CHDawg
November 26th, 2012
11:53 am
Guys, don’t respond to the clueless and classless trolls. Murray’s dad is trying to win a battle with cancer, and he could be concentrating on him and football. You never know. Give the young man some space! It would be fine with me if the whole team went silent on the communications this week. IMO, Rambo needs to politely reiterate his respect for Alabama, and clarify by saying that he loves his team and believes they have a good chance of competing, despite some of the naysaying by the media. And then, let their playing do the talking on Saturday. Interviews *after* if we win.
beanster
November 26th, 2012
11:56 am
I hope AM is offering steak dinners rather than ice cream this week to his OL. Not only does AM have to play his best game ever, so do Gates, Theus, Burnette, Andrews, and Lee.
Give Murray time back there and the Dawgs will pull off the victory. If he’s rushed like he was against SC, it’s going to be tough to win.
joe jenkins
November 26th, 2012
11:57 am
I like it…Murray will do his talking on the field. Dawgs 28 tide 10
Remarkable
November 26th, 2012
11:59 am
Good decision AM. Focus on the task ahead. I like reading the sports page as much as anyone and I know it frustrates sports writers, but the less talking the better until after the game.
I do hope the Defense get challenged again, just behind closed doors. If they come out to play like they did in Jacksonville it will be a GREAT game.
CHDawg
November 26th, 2012
12:02 pm
Beanster, I agree with you. I would add that if they are able to bring a lot of pressure, similar to SC, I hope CMB will cut Aaron loose. Bama struggled with a running QB, and it affects the defensive play calling in a big way. Several times we had SC stopped and Shaw took off and moved the chains. It causes the D to think twice about bringing the kitchen sink, making the line’s job easier. Murray’s legs could be a key to this game. If the line can protect him well, that would be even better. Go Dawgs.
OLD DOG
November 26th, 2012
12:02 pm
What can Murry say that he hasn’t said already. I had rather have him focus on the game, his father and his school work than have a bunch of over paid underworked sports writers try to make something out of nothing. Go talk to A J McCaron or tp Saban. To hear the press especially ESPN the DAWGS don’t need to show up they are so overmatched by BAMA.That’s why we play the game on the field and not in the press box.
Sam
November 26th, 2012
12:04 pm
It’s not like they say anything in the press conferences anyway. It is all “media talk”.
AltamahaDawg
November 26th, 2012
12:04 pm
I do agree with that first guy, that the tech player are innocent.
It’s unfortunate that they are the ones that had to take the bodyslam on behalf of thier classless fan base. And endure that humiliation of a football game on behalf of thier coach.
hind tit
November 26th, 2012
12:05 pm
I would think both coaches would welcome that neither team talk to the media. Diarrhea of the mouth leaves an unpleasant taste if you can’t backup what you say.
Dawglasville
November 26th, 2012
12:06 pm
Those “cheap shots” were actually tackles. That is why none of those tackles were flagged. What is a cheap shot is blistering a bunch of kids after you failed them as a coach to have them equipped and prepared to play.
OLD DOG
November 26th, 2012
12:09 pm
This is nothing more than a play off game for the NC. To bad the Irish get a pass and don’t have a play off game. I notice that Las Vagas has made the SEC winner a favorite over the Irish. Those guys don’t have favorites except Ben Franklins and they know where the best college football is played.
202dawg
November 26th, 2012
12:10 pm
dobearsbare said it; Murray’s father is battling cancer. Some of you need you heads examined…
beanster
November 26th, 2012
12:11 pm
I think you’re right CHDawg but as much as I would like to see Aaron Murray play the role of “gamer” that we saw flashes of his 1st year in Athens, I doubt it happens. I am pretty sure that style has been coached out of him. The offense either executes its game plan or it doesn’t. There is a difference though in the way the D played against SC versus the way they are playing now. Maybe it won’t take an all-world performance from the offense to get the job done.
Don'tsufferfools
November 26th, 2012
12:13 pm
Dawglasville, Bennett did not play vs. USCe. That was the week he hurt his knee.
GaTruth
November 26th, 2012
12:14 pm
This will all come down to BOBO! If he game plans as he did against SC (i.e., no game plan for Clowney and Company), we’ll get spanked. If he plans to keep in enough people to give Murray time to throw, rolls him out, and lets him scramble. We have a 50/50 chance. McCarron is no where near the running threat of Bray or Shaw. Our D should be able to focus on head to head play with no gimmicks. It is up to BOBO!
Blue Ridge Dawg
November 26th, 2012
12:14 pm
Aaron Murray does not have to answer to anyone except to his coaches, team mates, and family.
GO DAWGS!!!
Jack
November 26th, 2012
12:14 pm
No big deal…..either way.
SERIOUS QUESTION
November 26th, 2012
12:19 pm
Chip – is it possible that Aaron caught the flu from the Tech crew? The Tech football team had a pretty bad outbreak last week.
WDE
November 26th, 2012
12:21 pm
Lets see finals,Dad battling the big C , a SEC title game yeah not having to do interviews might be a good thing , give a man a chance to concentrate on what is really important. Go Dogs !
me
November 26th, 2012
12:21 pm
Do the same for Rambo.
me
November 26th, 2012
12:23 pm
@GaTruth “This will all come down to BOBO! ”
Bobo has no eligibility.
It will come down to the players on UGA’s OLine.
UGAly
November 26th, 2012
12:25 pm
I think Aaron Murray is focused on the game. He doesn’t owe anything to the press.
Jeff
November 26th, 2012
12:25 pm
I hope Rambo is taking note of what Aaron is doing.
Ron Jirsa
November 26th, 2012
12:25 pm
He’s probably really looking forward to the weekend, YOU GUYS
CHDawg
November 26th, 2012
12:26 pm
Beanster, I think you are right about Murray being coached away from running, and that is why I said CMB needs to cut him loose. I understand the importance of not getting him hurt. But, Aaron is a very good runner with good instincts, and this is a once in his career opportunity. His only weakness is not avoiding hits–he wants to stick his nose in there and deliver a blow. He just can’t do that for the good of the team. He has to run really smart. However, I think three or four first downs out of Aaron’s legs and Kirby is going to start having flashbacks and layoff the pressure and dial in containment, which will help our line. We can certainly go with the our standard run/pass and see how we do. If our line can block Alabama, it will be a long afternoon for them. If they can’t, though, I hope we have some strategies for success!
Jimmy Crack
November 26th, 2012
12:27 pm
Good. I love it when the media is DENIED and then embarrass themselves by trying all week to figure out…
WHY WON’T AARON TALK???
doug dawg
November 26th, 2012
12:29 pm
as far as i’m concerned, good for mr. murray. i am SO SICK of hearing all of this s— week after week since when, january? we finished 11-1. if we lose to alabama, we still go to a good bowl and have the hope of finishing 12-2. i’ll still go to bed happy. it will be absolutely wonderful. peace.
poopdawg
November 26th, 2012
12:30 pm
Beanster , could you imagine the bill on those steak dinners for the OL? Murray is probably detailing their cars. I am not sure if i would want the ice cream bill either.GO DAWGS!
AGTFan53
November 26th, 2012
12:33 pm
Congratulations Dawgs. You stomped my Jackets good. Win the next 2 games. I’ll pull for you the rest of the way, even though it makes mt eyes bleed.
Dawglasville
November 26th, 2012
12:34 pm
Don’tsufferfools – I was thinking about the Mizzou game, first half. My apologies to the Bennett family. I do wish we had him.
It does seem like when Aaron struggles he can’t catch a break even when he starts to get it going.
poopdawg
November 26th, 2012
12:36 pm
Real class 53, good luck in the ACC CHAMP game.
Tom
November 26th, 2012
12:38 pm
VERY SMART BY MURRAY! All he gets now are questions about problems with elite defenses or idiot reporters asking about him going to the NFL next year. Why not keep all of that crap at bay by not talking to the people who constantly try to throw his mental preparation off? Sounds like a good decision to me.
beanster
November 26th, 2012
12:42 pm
You and I are definitely on the same page CH. If there is a time to turn him loose it is now. I thought the same thing during the SC game and the UF game but somehow CMB didn’t hear me yelling from my living room. That is why I don’t think UGA will do anything differently on Saturday. AM will run the hurry up to try to take away from Bama’s depth but I just don’t see him resorting to scrambling. It’s not CMR’s style.
On a related note, we have had the position known as Tight End appear on the radar since SC. Could this be Jay Rome’s vault to glory? Or Lynch for that matter?
Joey
November 26th, 2012
12:49 pm
“We need more GT/FSU articles AJC – wake up and smell the ACC Championship!”
**********************************************
After last Saturday’s SEC shellacking, most of us already “smell” that ACC game, Goldenrod. And it isn’t pleasant.
sam P
November 26th, 2012
12:50 pm
@ golden rod – I guess its lonely at the bottom of the state . I think Georgia southern put up more of a fight than tech did . Have fun getting waxed these next couple weeks. On a quick side note “We Run This State “
CHDawg
November 26th, 2012
12:53 pm
I have noticed the TEs, too. Both of those guys have extreme potential. Lynch has disappointed me with some drops, and Rome has made a couple of bone-headed, freshman mistakes. However, Rome has shown some brilliant ball skills, and he is quite a gifted athlete. I feel like he could become a superstar at any time–one great game. Lynch is a stud TE with very few weak areas, if any. He needs to catch it 100% of the time, and the other thing he needs to realize is how hard it is to bring him down and use that to his advantage. There is only one way for a little 210 lb back to tackle him solo–take out his legs. If he will cutback, slow down, do just about anything to deny chopping his legs in the open field, he will gain a lot more yards after his catches. Both of those guys, with a little bit improvement in weak areas, could be high draft picks when the time comes imo.
BullDawgRick
November 26th, 2012
12:56 pm
Nice move AM…
No need to say anything leading to the game..
Do all your “stuff” on the field Saturday afternoon!!
Gooooo Dawgs!!
Mobile Dawg
November 26th, 2012
12:58 pm
I would also like to see the rest of the players follow Murray’s lead. Bulletin board material “does” often come back to bite you. Mike Bobo and Aaron Murray really have to step up big time, although I don’t think this game is like David and Goliath, the Dawgs, if they show up, should represent themselves well, with a reasonable possibility of coming out on top.
DawgfaninAugusta
November 26th, 2012
1:01 pm
Good decision by Murray. His post game comments will be–
Texas A&M cut one leg off their high horse and we finished
the drill and brought them back down to earth!
Go Dawgs!!!
David
November 26th, 2012
1:14 pm
@Goldenrod, that was the most ignorant and senile comment I have ever heard. Don’t blame Rambo for being a physical specimen among the inferior boys of Tech.
Nashville4UGA
November 26th, 2012
1:17 pm
Here are Murray’s comments pre-game. “Alabama is a great team. They have won recent championships, which is where we want to be at UGA. We will have our work cut out for us, but we are going to the Dome to win to take this program to the next level. We feel like we can play with anyone in the country and we’ll find out on Saturday night if that is true or not. We respect Alabama, but do not fear them.”
Do you honestly think Murray would give Bama bulletin board material? His interviews are always politically correct. Find some other story lines other than QB1 watching film, saying his respects, etc.
JB
November 26th, 2012
1:19 pm
Few outside of this state’s borders thinks Dawgs even have a chance to beat Bama. I’ve seen them play. They are very good. Great. No. Beatable? Yes. Dawgs don’t get the love or National respect Bama does….and to be fair, rightly so. Bama has been there. Lose once in a blue moon…….But, they got to beat the Dawgs. I’m sure Saban is not happy with the National talk and trying to keep his players away from it. These Dawgs can back up being dissed……Hang on.
G-Dawg
November 26th, 2012
1:20 pm
Now tech fans are complaining about getting tackled too hard?? SMH!!
7576DAWG
November 26th, 2012
1:20 pm
Murray loves to talk and this is why he has been one of the teams representatives when someone has to talk about upcoming events. I respect the fact that Murray realizes he has answered all the questions that have already been asked and that no new subjects will surface. Murray is showing more and more leadership.
His father is battling cancer and finals will be in a few weeks and with him taking his Masters and PHD together so will any projects or paper that are due. Then there is a little distraction called the SEC Championship game this Saturday. With all the film room time he will be putting in and practice his plate is full . You hope everybody on the team wants to win this bad and has a self imposed gag rule this week.
When you are this close to playing for a National Championship nobody needs unnecessary distractions.
JB
November 26th, 2012
1:22 pm
Dawg fans on here should not even react to Tech nerds on here. They are a small, petty sorry bunch and just hate everything UGA and the envy is out of control. FSU kills them. Ditto Bowl game. Then more excitement for 2013 an another 6-6 year. Vad Lee is horrible by the way. We are all they have in sports to hang on to.
Mark (another one)
November 26th, 2012
1:28 pm
I don’t know the reason for Murray’s request and frankly don’t care. I am certain the AJC will come up with something to read this week. They always do. I just hope the team is focused on preparation for Saturday and maintaining their eligibility (hitting the books). Murray has shown he can take care of business. Best wishes to his Father as he continues his battle.
Don
November 26th, 2012
1:38 pm
Does anybody know the condition of Murray’s father?My mom had thyroid cancer 20 years ago and never even had to have treatments.
NCDawgFan
November 26th, 2012
1:47 pm
As humiliated as most all the ACC fans must all feel after this past Saturday’s assorted beat downs at the hands of four SEC teams, how much worse would it be if Tech upsets Florida State (which I think could happen) then goes to the Orange Bowl at 7-6 to play… wait for it,.. Kent State. The same Kent State team who lost to Kentucky (maybe the worst team in SEC history) by 33 points. Losing that game (and with their recent stellar bowl history, why not?) would be even more embarrassing that getting drilled by MTSU at home by three TD’s. It has almost gotten to the point where I no longer get any satisfaction making fun of Tech or their sad little conference. Almost.
Nick
November 26th, 2012
1:47 pm
ESPN is happy, they can do more stories on Notre Dame now.
Whiznot
November 26th, 2012
1:49 pm
Murray is apparently afraid that he will repeat his famous SEC Media Days gaff that Mark Richt is a great man who is teaching his players to become “better husbands and better wives”. If I had made such an idiotic comment I’d refuse interviews for life. Go Dawgs (don’t play like wives).
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Joey
November 26th, 2012
2:11 pm
JB, the one thing that gives me pause is the total lack of adjustments by our staff vs SC. No clue how to mount a counter-offensive.
Hopefully we come out of the gate like in Jax.
@GTBob
November 26th, 2012
2:12 pm
A.Murray isn’t the only one that has decided to be quiet. Haven’t heard a peep out of GTBob either. A. Murray “relieved of interview duties”, while all of the AJC readers are “relieved that they don’t have to read GTBob’s asinine comments”.
Eisendawg
November 26th, 2012
2:15 pm
Wouldn’t be a bad idea for MR to relieve Rambo of his interview duties as well.
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Dawg in Mississippi
November 26th, 2012
2:29 pm
he’s going to be too amped up. Too uptight and nervous!
NC Dawg
November 26th, 2012
2:30 pm
@Serious Question, Catching the flu from the Tech players would have been physically impossible since none of them got anywhere close to Murray on Saturday.
MattDawg
November 26th, 2012
2:32 pm
I think it goes to show the focus of this team and its leadership. I think the loss to South Carolina was Aaron Murray’s Tebow moment after he lost and gave his great speech. I think this team has become very focused and he doesnt wanna talk, just prep and leave it all on the field. A lot of folks said they were gonna over look tech and it was clear that they did not. I am proud that this team is showing so much maturity.
Music City Dawg
November 26th, 2012
2:55 pm
Its a great decision on his part. Gets him away from all the “noise” about the big game and let’s him focus better. He’ll be ready come Saturday! Go DAWGS!!!
JoJo
November 26th, 2012
2:58 pm
love it the move aaron needs to do whats best for him and the DAWGS!
Dawg
November 26th, 2012
2:58 pm
Great idea Murray! Let your play on Saturday do the talking!
DawgFaithful
November 26th, 2012
3:03 pm
@GTBob,
GTBob has posted on other articles today but yes he’s being pretty quiet.
Where is the Tech fan that calls himself “Tide Roll”? I haven’t heard from him all day. You would think if he was really a Bama fan he would have been all over this stuff today. I’m sure he’s a little let down.
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Fair n Balanced
November 26th, 2012
3:22 pm
I think they all ought to go silent (especially Rambo) and work their tails off to win the SEC. that is what I would be doing if I was a player on the team. We don’t need to hear from these players in the media. The Dog Nation needs to see them win on the field…..then everybody can talk.
Jville Dawg
November 26th, 2012
3:23 pm
Good! Now Aaron won’t have to waste his time answering a bunch of stupid questions, and misinterpreted all week or have much ado about nothing comments blown way out of proportion. Sorry Chip, you do a great job, but I’m sure even you have to admit that what passes for not even good, but just mediocre journalisim these days is laughable at best.
Gee Golly Batman?
November 26th, 2012
3:30 pm
The dawgs are going to come out of fire….it will be over by the half like the tech game!
Chip Towers
November 26th, 2012
3:36 pm
JvilleDawg: I think the quality of journalism depends on from which publication or site you are getting it.
I have to agree
November 26th, 2012
3:42 pm
probably didn’t want to talk about georgia fans egging his house a few weeks ago.
dawgster
November 26th, 2012
3:42 pm
In all fairness to Rambo…and Chip Towers will back this up as he did this morning in an interview…The question was posed to Rambo on whether he thought the dawgs defense waa as talented as bama’s…Come on people what would you expect him to say…of course he feels that the dawgs defense is as good or better in his opinion…I would expect the same answer from a bama player….Unbelievable how many are trying to spin something based off a questions that was directed towards him…Yeah I guess he could have said “no comment”…now what does that say about your confidence or your support for your own team…Either way, as Chip alluded to this morning, it was a loaded question and really the only answer he could give…buy hey I like the confidenece, now you just have to go out there and make it happen….go dawgs
Doodaddy
November 26th, 2012
3:46 pm
Seriously, what could Murray say that hasn’t already been said? The kid has his head on straight and his priorities in order. You gotta respect that.
Jville Dawg
November 26th, 2012
3:47 pm
NCDawgFan
November 26th, 2012
1:47 pm
I know what you mean. I came into work and got a very classy email from a Tech Fan I work with congratulating me on the win, and dialed his extension and the first thing he said was, “Okay man, let me have it, I’ve been waiting.” There was a sadness in his voice, and just didn’t have the heart. I just said, “hey didn’t call to pile on, just to say ‘thanks’ for the classy email.” It has gotten bad when it’s not even enjoyable to make fun of them. It’s almost socially unacceptable. Making fun of Tech is like making fun of someone who’s handicaped, or mentally challenged, you just shouldn’t do it. It’s not right.
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dawgdays
November 26th, 2012
4:05 pm
I heard that GT is making rings again… LOL!
Thomas Not Concise Brown
November 26th, 2012
4:05 pm
“mr murray, why do you think made Georgia fans just a few weeks ago egg your house and park a moving van out in front? Was it because you never win big games or because you suck against good defenses?”
yeah I’d run from that too.
GDawg
November 26th, 2012
4:06 pm
Hey, I think we’ve all forgotten that his dad was diagnosed with cancer. Maybe the man wants to spend as much time as possible with him. Maybe he’s being a good son and realizing life is short and family is more important than football. I love this game and want UGA to win more than anything else but I do not begrudge a man for spending time with his family. Wake up folks! Life in NOT football. Although it is a good outlet…
Rooney
November 26th, 2012
4:07 pm
Nothing wrong with realizing the size of the opportunity and focusing on that. Let his play on Saturday speak for itself. The world will survive him not talking to you.
Rooney
November 26th, 2012
4:12 pm
Also on the Rambo comment being bulletin board material … remember some were saying the USC QB was “guaranteeing” a win against ND. He did not such thing. Not even close. It was hype for hype’s sake.
HOUDAWG
November 26th, 2012
4:12 pm
Goldenrod = D***H**D
GT = JOKE !
ACC ( Almost Counts Conference ) = BIGGER JOKE !
neel patil
November 26th, 2012
4:16 pm
Goldenrod your a moron gt is garbage and you need to get that through your stupid head you piece of garbage
Texas Dawg
November 26th, 2012
4:20 pm
somebody should update this website’s format to put the newest comments in the front of the list. it’s pretty annoying not have the choice to do that. anyway, i think the decision is perfect. i wish the rest of the bulldogs would have done the same but some of them talked a little bit to add some fuel to whatever fire is burning at alabama. i honestly think bama is overlooking the dawgs like the media is–and i hope so. i think georgia does the unthinkable and wins a big game, big time.
SEC-rules
November 26th, 2012
4:43 pm
Kudos to AM for doing this. I think it’s a great idea, he sure don’t need any extra activity and distractions leading up to the biggest game in his career. Anyone (press) who don’t like it can go suck a lemon. I have a lot of respect for AM, he is a great representative for the UGA football team and seems to be a class act. I can’t wait for the game Saturday. I’m as amped up for this one as I was for the 2 UF-Tebow SECCG with BAMA. Here’s hoping it’s a clean, well fought game that is won by the players (not the refs) and there are no injuries. I will root for either team against ND. Go Bama!
flo-ri-duh
November 26th, 2012
5:11 pm
Innocent Tech players – BOO HOO! Tech chop blocked a UGA player last year – ending his college carer and they chop blocked UGA’s nose tackle saturday – fortunately his injury was not as bad. I’m not talking about cut blocking – I am talking chop blocking which is dirty play and should get a player suspended.
flo-ri-duh
November 26th, 2012
5:14 pm
This will be the most physical game since UGA played Florida and UGA got the best of that one. I predict that UGA will be go for it on defense…… blitzing will be the norm.
Bama goin down
November 26th, 2012
5:19 pm
Dogs are the new Kings of the SEC!!!!! Take down Bama baby!!!
flo-ri-duh
November 26th, 2012
5:20 pm
Crimson Tide is basically pollution of the oceans…… putrid red stench. The SEC showed the ACC (Almost College Conference) is still inferior. Florida State and Clemson would be middle of the pack in the SEC.
flo-ri-duh
November 26th, 2012
5:23 pm
Bummer just lost one of their deep threat WR’s evening things out a bit with UGA’s loss of two starting WR’s. Saban is actually taking the red shirt off a player this late in the season to fill in for the loss. Would Richt do that. Is that best for the player?
#1bamafan
November 26th, 2012
5:30 pm
Yo Duh….At BAMA it is a TEAM game. If Chris Black wants to play and help the team, so be it. He is a freshman but has alot of talent, just like Cooper who you will know more about Saturday night. RTR
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SEC-rules
November 26th, 2012
5:57 pm
Hey floridoof.. please provide the link where you read that Saban was taking the redshirt off of Chris Black. Even if it’s true, you would lead people to believe that it was illegal, immoral or against the players wishes. You, boy, need help.
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Laughingstockcocks
November 26th, 2012
6:11 pm
The question posed about Murray is too dumb. This was a dumb column.
ShowMeYurTD's
November 26th, 2012
6:16 pm
Great choice Mr. Murray. Very classy move in my opinion; don’t give them anymore motivation, hear that Mr. Rambo? BAMA’s numbers look good because of their cupcake schedule, LSU, ARK not the powerhouses we expected this yr. It’s ours to loose, we have the talent on the field that can stand toe to toe with anybody. Prepare the team CMR, the buck stops with you. GO DAWGS!
Buckeye
November 26th, 2012
6:19 pm
Admit it dogs, you are scared sh&tless.
Game Changer
November 26th, 2012
6:22 pm
BIGGEST QUESTION CHIP THE NEED HELP WITH ARTICLES:
QUESTION TO MARK RICHT: IF AARON MURRAY GETS INJURED EARLY OR WHEN THE GAME IS STILL ON THE LINE, WILL YOU PLAY H. MASON GIVING UP HIS RED SHIRT OR THROW THE TOWEL IN WITH SOMEONE WE KNOW CANNOT COMPETE?
WE ALL WANT TO KNOW WHAT RICHT’S ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION WOULD BE, MAKE HIM SAY YES OR NO AND NOT JUST TALK AIMLESSLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jay Dawg
November 26th, 2012
6:31 pm
Just focus on beating Bama. Nothing else matters from a football perspective at this point…….
Clanton Dawg
November 26th, 2012
6:35 pm
I think Rambo has said enough. I would shut them all down from the media. Only have the coaches do the interviews this week. Stay focused Dawgs!!
Dawgify
November 26th, 2012
6:39 pm
Agree with GDawg. Having a family member fighting cancer is a huge, horrible thing. From what we know about Murray, he wants to be a great quarterback and a great son. As priorities go, he’s made the right choice. He wants to study film and be there for his family, plus he knows the media attention on this game is magnified significantly. I’m glad he’s freeing himself up to do what he needs to do, and it’s a drag that this has become a story. UGA should have covered for him better.
Mike Franklin
November 26th, 2012
6:41 pm
WTG Murray! Ignore the sports media and you’ll do yourself and your team a favor in the longrun. The last thing we need is some ESPN inspired headliner.
kral
November 26th, 2012
6:53 pm
worried yes ole buck..nervous yes..maybe if we were playing ho i ho I would feel the same not sure
Wild Turkey
November 26th, 2012
6:57 pm
Mr Rambo…After hearing you speak I hope you make it to the NFL. If not, the sanitation department might be a good option for you.
CRIMSON TSUNAMI
November 26th, 2012
7:03 pm
HE CAN RUN IN THE DOME BUT……HE CANNOT HIDE HE WILL DROWN IN A CRIMSON TIDE!!!
springerray
November 26th, 2012
7:06 pm
Golden Rod sounds a little unhappy. Alway a prune in the crowd.
springerray
November 26th, 2012
7:09 pm
Just maybe the Bulldogs will beat the all great and unbeatable Alabama. If so, then they will beat Notre Dame like they did in 1980, and all the @#%$$ HOLE comments above will be nothing, 0’s 0’s 0’s.
Oh Well
November 26th, 2012
7:09 pm
Can you Bummer fans not find an Alabama paper to respond to? I hope Ga wins so yall can shut your pie hole for a year!
Larry
November 26th, 2012
7:18 pm
Chip,
If Murray has the game of his life this Saturday you may have a tough time getting good interviews for awhile! LOL!
GB's Hamburgers
November 26th, 2012
7:20 pm
I’ve been pretty hard on Murray through the years for failing in big games. But the truth is that it’s the offensive line that has been breaking down in those games leading to excessive pressure on him. In the past 4-5 games he’s been great. That will continue against Alabama if the line holds out.
KilroyDawg
November 26th, 2012
7:26 pm
It will of course take a complete team effort to beat Bama but one key is AM legs IMO. Wish the coaches would turn him loose to run when we need to convert a critical 3 down play. Roll AM out and if the receiver is not open take off and pick it up. AM 2-3 years ago tucked and ran the ball much more before coaches had him shut it down due to the possibility of getting injured. Leave everything on the field this Saturday and let him run when needed. GO DAWGS!!l
NCDawg
November 26th, 2012
7:38 pm
I think it is great idea for him to sequester himself but there is an additional level that I would suggest to him. He needs to be done with his study by 3 PM Friday and just chill. He needs to take a sleeping pill and just relax and not squeeze the bar of soap too hard. No one faults his work ethic. He does his due diligence but there is point of diminishing returns. He needs to watch his highlights…reinforce the positive things he has done. Come Saturday morning he need to meditate on what he WILL do and not what he should do. He has the ability- he just needs to settle into it.
NCDawg
November 26th, 2012
7:46 pm
Kilroy… I agree. It also will be a psyche out on Bama…replay of Johnny Football running wild on them. It will make their secondary paranoid as well. I think it will loosen Aaaron up some too.
tenn.DAWG
November 26th, 2012
7:49 pm
Chip,How can you question AM motives after what he’s been through with his dad and family.How can you do that for the sake of an article? Shame on you,cred lost.
KilroyDawg
November 26th, 2012
7:57 pm
AM running now and again keeps the linebackers honest and will help the medium range routes open up. Murray is the key to this game. He doesn’t have to WIN the game but we do need to keep Bama defense off balance and guessing so they can’t just pin their ears back every play.
wally
November 26th, 2012
7:58 pm
Maybe UGA did noot beat South Carolina, but win this one and make Spurrier VOMIT. I hope he watghes and aches because the Gamecocks are no whre to be found. Dogs this is the time to show your stuff. GOOOOOOOOOOO DooooooooooooogS
ONLOOKER
November 26th, 2012
8:01 pm
“Goldenrod, you are complete idiot. Rambo and Ogletree body slammed those chump tech players because of all the chop blocks UGA’s line was getting on account of that useless triple option you nerds run up in Atlanta. Sometimes you’ve gotta make a statement and that statement was made with your “helpless” player getting his head slammed. Also, if Miami didnt back out, tech wouldn’t even be in the run and Floria state just got hammered by a team with ZERO offense. The ACC is a joke. I’m done here.”
I can not conclude that he is complete but wrong. The cut blocks are not chop blocks. Chop blocks occur when one player engages high and another engages low. I believe the blocks he was referencing were cut blocks which start up and then go down. If you start low in space you have broken the rules. The body slams while uncalled for were legal to a point just not a very good idea. I remember seeing on one occasion the Tech player actually landed on him with him receiving the force of the blow. With that said, as a Tech fan I do not think we will win nor do I believe that UGA can defeat Alabama. I also do not think that either team thinks that they can win these games. Rambo would be much better off had he taken his lead from Murray. Good luck this weekend both teams from our state.
NCDawg
November 26th, 2012
8:06 pm
tenn.DAWG… I don’t think Chip is questioning his motivation at all. He was just reporting what was happening and what has been said. The question at the end was whether it is a good idea not. How is he questioning motivations?
BigDawg
November 26th, 2012
8:16 pm
Put this on your bulletin board: Spurrier, suck it! Muschump, suck it! We’re in the SEC championship game AGAIN, & you can watch us WIN from home! Bahahahahahaha woof woof woof Sic Em
NCDawg
November 26th, 2012
8:17 pm
Rambo was backed in a corner. He could have pulled a Jesus and answered a question with a question..like : “What answer can I give? If I say that my team is better you will run with it and call it bulletin board material. Or would you rather I throw my team under the bus? If I don’t answer then you can turn it however you want. So what answer can I give? Of course I believe my team is as talented. The NFL scouts seem to think we are more talented, position by position.”
Rambo is a young man and he plays football. The answer above is the only answer that addresses everything and he would need a few more years to be experienced enough to think of that. He backed up his teammates and that is all he can be asked to do.
NCDawg
November 26th, 2012
8:19 pm
The bottom line on this game… if the Dawgs come out as fired up as they did against UF… woe be to Bama. There I said it.
BigDawg
November 26th, 2012
8:23 pm
Buckeye, I assume you are a OSU fan, good thing you cheating aholes are on probation, we all would hate to see another SEC beat down of you slow northern acorns in a BCS game! Bahahahahahaha
tiger5
November 26th, 2012
8:29 pm
For someone who has always been accused of not being able to handle the pressure of a big game, Murray’s refusal to do interviews seems to be validation that he puts too much pressure on himself. His anxiety makes the situation seem bigger than it already is. It looks to me as though the game is bigger than he is, in his own eyes. UGA needs its QB to be a leader; front and center. Hiding behind the curtain just doesn’t cut it. I suppose this means he hasn’t been sold out in his focus and preparation in previous weeks. Maybe there is more to it. Maybe it’s the situation with his father, other family matters, etc. I just don’t buy the “just trying to prepare..”
The Nature Boy
November 26th, 2012
8:38 pm
I aint no prima donna….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHHHOOOOO!!!
TTBL
November 26th, 2012
8:46 pm
Who gives a rat’s @$$ if Murray will not give interviews this week. As a former college football player, you are taught to stay away from the media and idiots who have never played football beyond jr high school. Georgia will beat the reigning and defending National Champs…..Go Dawgs!!!!
Preston
November 26th, 2012
8:59 pm
No real story here. Who the hell wants to hear all the cliche’s anyway?
Coffee Bluff DAWG
November 26th, 2012
9:00 pm
He doesn’t need to give interviews this week. He’s got a lot going on with the upcoming game and his Dad fighting cancer.
It’s going to take Murray playing like he did in the 2nd half of FL and everyone else playing lights out to win. AL is one hugh test – beatable but still AL good. DAWGS!
NCDawg
November 26th, 2012
9:12 pm
I hope at least one Dawg player reads these blogs and sees this comment. Do not buy into the Bama mystique! Texas A&M did not buy into it and they whipped Bama in Tuscaloosa. You have more talent and a neutral field. If you come out and smash them in the mouth… Bama will have flashbacks of the enbarrassment A&M handed to them. It’s all a psyche game guys! Stanford didn’t buy the Oregon is unstoppable crap… and they STOPPED them. Bama is beatable and if you play with fire and take it to them the way you did to UF…YOU WILL WIN.
If anybody tweets… send this to at least one Dawg…please!
Terry Herbert
November 26th, 2012
9:54 pm
Aaron Murray is a graduate student and graduate students know how to concentrate. Right now Murray is concentrating on picking the Bama defense apart, just like LSU and Texas A & M did. Aaron Murray beat out Zach Mettenberger for the starter’s job and he ends up at Bama. He didn’t even look like he belonged quarterbacking in the SEC until he played Bama and their “D” made him suddenly look like the second coming of Eli Manning. Bama gave up 425 yards to LSU and looked clueless when they went up against “Johnny Football” and Texas A & M. Aaron Murray is the passing efficiency leader in the NCAA. He will similarly torch Bama’s defense. Go Dawgs.
Terry Herbert
November 26th, 2012
9:56 pm
Correction, I meant Mettenberger ended up at LSU torching Bama’s “D”.
Will be
November 26th, 2012
10:24 pm
Murray along with most of the roster will most likely be tweeting and on Instagram so you can get their quotes and thoughts from there.
SauteeDawg
November 26th, 2012
10:37 pm
Murray’s a grown man, he don’t want to talk he shouldn’t have to.
Why don’t you writers do more interviews with Todd Grantham?
MaconDawg
November 26th, 2012
10:52 pm
Chip, I haven’t read every post but concerning the comment from Rambo, will you please describe it as you did on the radio this morning? Basically he was asked a “no win situation” question. I think you said he was asked specifically IF Georgia’s defense was better than BAMA’s. How was he suppose to respond? “No, we have inferior players”? He did go on to say that this was going to be a very difficult game. I don’t like bulletin board material either but he just was put on the spot and he responded with confidence, not cockyness IMO. In hindsight maybe he should have said something sarcastic like, “well, our defense doesn’t have to play their defense so what does it matter”? As for A.M. declining to speak to the media, I don’t see that it is a big deal nor should anyone try and make it a big deal. BAMA is the cream of the crop. They are the defending National Champs and I for one am glad we have the opportunity to play the best. In the end, no matter what the outcome, at least UGA is in the position to slay the giant. I can think of 6 other Eastern Conference teams that would love to be in the same position. The game will be settled on the field and if BAMA wins, I will be pulling for them to win the next one. People can root against and bad mouth UGA, Mark Richt and Bobo all they want but unless you are a UGA or BAMA fan one thing is for sure……….your team and your fans can sit at home or in a sports bar and envy both of these programs (this week) for having the opportunity to move on to Miami. There is only ONE team that will get to play the Irish and it will be the one who survives in Atlanta this Saturday.
PIERCE COUNTY DAWG
November 26th, 2012
11:03 pm
DAWGS LETS ROLL COME SATURDAY!!!
PIERCE COUNTY DAWG
November 26th, 2012
11:09 pm
DAWGS YOU HAVE SABAN WORRIED,DO NOT RUN YOUR MOUTH AND FINISH THE DRILL. WE HAVE ENOUGH TALENT TO SLAY THE GIANT. STAY WITH YOUR GAME PLAN. GO DAWGS PLAY LIGHTS OUT!!!
Manboobs & Constipation
November 26th, 2012
11:11 pm
Paul Johnson
L.A. BULLDAWG
November 27th, 2012
12:20 am
WHEN AARON MURRAY, BEATS ‘BAMA, ALL IS FORGIVEN FOR THE LACK OF PRODUCTIVITY, AGAINST SO-CALLED “ELITE” TEAMS! TO THINNK THAT USC QB, MATT BARKLEY WAS THE TOP RATED QB, ACCORDING TO RIVALS.COM, THE YEAR MURRAY CAME OUT OF H.S.! I WOULD TAKE MURRAY, ANY DAY OF THE WEEK, OVER BARKLEY’S SORRY ASS! LOOK WHERE U.S.C. IS, AND LOOK AT UGA! CASE CLOSED!
Silver Fox
November 27th, 2012
7:16 am
Thanks MaconDawg….your comments struck the right tone exactly. I think you have captured the thoughts of most true Bulldog fans.
Slim
November 27th, 2012
8:42 am
Chicken.
Sammy
November 27th, 2012
9:13 am
It’s a great move avoiding the media.
All the media would do would be to:
a- hype the Bama defense “how can you prepare for the team that could beat any NFL team?”
b- why havn’t you played well in a game against a ranked team?
Truth is, Texas A & M Qb and LSU Qb lit the Bama defense up, you could argue UGA is better at every position on defense or offense, so they’re not as good as the media types mythology suggests. But you won’t hear that this week, the media is in love with Saban and Notre Dame.
Also, you could argue Murray played close to PERFECT in the first half in last year’s SEC Championship, so I don’t see anyone being able to say he doesn’t play well in big games, that was the biggest, and for 2 quarters, he outplayed the LSU defense. A bunch of drops, and 2 big punt returns flipped the game, but Murray came out guns blazing.
UGA has beaten UF TWICE now when Murray had 3 turnovers in one game and low accuracy, so that is clearly NOT the key to the game.
Murray played good enough to GET THE WIN against UF 2 times in a row, and just missed it in 2010, Urban Meyer needed overtime to beat Murray.
The key is whichever defense forces more turnovers, UGA forced 6 on UF this year and beat UF, a team that has beaten 4 top 12 teams. And Alabama lost the turnover battles against LSU & Texas A & M.
But don’t expect to hear that this week, it doesn’t fit people’s storylines.
Best thing for Murray to do is IGNORE IT ALL. fOCUS ON WHAT COUNTS.
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BMOC
November 27th, 2012
1:07 pm
Dear Media,
While we like reading about GEORGIA football we respect the privacy of people at the same time. We will have plenty of time to see Aaron Murray on Saturday, and I would rather him be fully prepared for the game on Saturday than to read answers to meaningless questions. I realize this is your job to write about these players so that people will read your articles & you will keep you employment, and that you don’t take kindly of them keeping quiet. GET OVER IT. If you don’t write another article we will be just fine by seeing results on SATURDAY.
Sincerely,
GEORGIA FOOTBALL FAN
'94 UGA Alumnus
November 27th, 2012
2:54 pm
I wish Rambo and Commings were following Murray’s lead and spending more time preparing for the game rather than running their mouths.
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