Notebook: SEC Championship is Jarvis Jones’ kind of game
ATHENS — Georgia’s Jarvis Jones received his first All-America award of the season on Wednesday and second in as many years from the American Football Coaches Association. And that, coach Mark Richt said, is because of how he has played in games like the Bulldogs will play on Saturday.
The No. 3-ranked Bulldogs will face No. 2 Alabama in the SEC Championship game on Saturday. The 4 p.m. CBS broadcast is expected to be one of the most heavily-viewed college football games on television this fall.
That tends to be when Jones plays his best.
“That’s what has helped him the most; he has played really big in big games,” Richt said Jones’ penchant for attracting national awards. “ He played big in the Missouri game as far as a monster stat day and the Florida game was really almost a whole season in one game as far as statistics go. Plus, he already had a reputation of being a really good football player.”
In the nationally-televised, 41-20 win over Missouri on Sept. 8, Jones had nine tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and an interception. Against then-No. 2 Florida on Oct. 27, Jones had 13 tackles, 3 sacks, 4.5 tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries.
Other than two sacks against Auburn, Jones has been relatively quiet since. It didn’t help that Georgia’s last two opponents were Georgia Southern and Georgia Tech.
“Playing the two option football teams at the end made it very difficult to get a sack,” Richt said. “The position he plays, unless you’re a middle linebacker it’s tough to get a lot of tackles against that kind of a scheme.”
But Jones loves playing against a pro-style scheme such as the one the Bulldogs will see from Alabama on Saturday. The Crimson Tide, led by quarterback AJ McCarron and a big, veteran offensive line, are one of the most prolific offenses in the SEC. But Jones much prefers playing a team of their ilk.
“I like games like this because it’s football; there ain’t no trickery in it,” said Jones, who is second in the SEC with 10.5 sacks. “They’re going to line up and it’s going to be grown man football. They’re going to hit you in the mouth and I like stuff like that.”
Depending on how Jones does on Saturday, he’s likely to be receiving many more awards. In fact, he’s a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Rotary Lombardi, Bednarik and Butkus awards and a semifinalist for the Lott IMPACT Award. As a result Jones will be traveling all over the country for awards banquets in the weeks following the SEC championship.
“Busy week next week,” he said. “I’ll be everywhere from Charlotte to Houston to Orlando. I think I may end up going to L.A. (for the Lott Award). I’ve got to look at my schedule. I’m not sure where all I’m going.”
Jones, a 6-3, 241-pound outside linebacker from Columbus, has missed two games due to minor injuries. He has 71 tackles, including 19.5 tackles for loss of 107 yards and 10.5 sacks, one interception, six forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in only 10 games this season. He is the current NCAA active leader in sacks per game (1.0) with 24 in two seasons and is tied for the lead in tackles for loss (1.6) with 39 through this season and last. Last season Jones led the SEC and tied for fifth nationally with 13.5 sacks to go along with 70 tackles, including 19.5 tackles for loss.
“I’m just very thankful for this opportunity,” Jones said. “Me and my teammates have been grinding for a long time and we’ve still got a long ways to go. I’m just thankful to those guys for getting me to where I am today.”
Practice update
Georgia held a two-hour practice in jerseys, shorts and helmets Wednesday its third of four practices in Athens in preparation for Saturday’s game.
“I thought the energy level was good, and the scouts did a good job and we competed well during 11-on-11 at the end,” Richt said.
He added that it was better than what he saw Tuesday. “I thought yesterday was kind of, I don’t know, a little sluggish. It was a little misty out there and a little bit wet. I just didn’t think it was as clean. But we were still installing things on Tuesday . . . so I guess it’s not all that unusual for it to not be as sharp as you’d like. But I thought today was real good. I saw some excitement at the end of practice today. I think they were starting to feel it.”
Richt said it’s important for the players to not be overly-excited too early.
“You want to be careful not to play the game midweek,” he said. “I don’t want them to get too emotional right now. I want them to stay in the moment and focus on the process and not let their minds go too far ahead. But you could tell they were starting to feel it and sense it.”
Richt doesn’t think a wet practice Monday and a cold one on Tuesday hindered the Bulldogs’ preparations for playing in the hot and dry confines of the Georgia Dome.
“Ideally it would have been nice to have an indoor thing to practice in and crank the heat up a little bit to try get as close to what it would be in the game, but we don’t have that right now,” Richt said.
Kickers to get early look
SEC Championship participants are required to come to the Georgia Dome for an hour of walk-through time in the facility. But rarely do the teams ever actually practice.
Richt said he’s considering using that time this year to have his young kicking specialists get some work in the indoor environment. The Bulldogs have freshmen at both kicking positions in place-kicker Marshall Morgan and punter Collin Barber.
“That’s something I’m thinking we might do,” Richt said. “I was going to talk to Brad Hutcherson in football ops about our specialists getting in there early. I think that’s one thing that will be worth doing. I don’t think it will be worth going in there and running routes and throw the ball around. We just don’t do that on Friday anyway. If those guys think it would benefit them and we can do it logistically, we might do that.”
This year, Barber is averaging 41.2 yards a punt while Morgan has tallied 78 points on eight field goals and a school record 54 extra points.
Aaron Murray update
Aaron Murray, who has chosen not to talk to media this week, apparently is looking good in practice.
“He was very sharp today, very sharp in pass skeleton, very sharp in 11-on-11 where there is tighter coverage,” Richt said. “If you just practice against the scout team, it’s hard for them to simulate tight coverage. But when you go against our defense, you play more at a game speed with tight coverage and you have to be more precise and your timing has to be really good. He looked really good toward the end of practice.”
Murray was named one of five finalists for the Manning Award as the nation’s top quarterback on Wednesday.
They said it
“You’ve got all these good players playing in a game in four days and you’re asking about a bad one 20 years ago? … The University of Alabama was good to me; I’ve been lucky. But that doesn’t have anything to do with this game.”
— Georgia offensive line coach Will Friend, a two-time All-SEC lineman for Alabama
Etc… .
Wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (bruised shoulder) and cornerback Damian Swann (neck sprain) were kept out of contact again Wednesday. But Richt said “both would have played” had it been a game… . Defensive end Mike Thornton (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday… . Georgia has out-scored opponents 155-27 in the third quarter this season. Alabama is 51-24 in the third quarter but 181-28 in the second. . . . Sophomore wide receiver Michael Bennett said he will be able to participate in the spring practice on a non-contact basis.
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Dawg Days
November 28th, 2012
10:04 pm
Go Dawgs!
P-Man
November 28th, 2012
10:11 pm
Saturday can’t get here soon enough… but I’m enjoying the fact that UGA is in the SECCG. Win or lose, I’m proud of this team!
Athens
November 28th, 2012
10:35 pm
Just kick a– Saturday!!
BulldawgJim
November 28th, 2012
10:36 pm
Crimson Tide has the better team…..most UGA fans will admit this……however, this is a winnable game for our Dogs. If we don’t put it on the ground, and if Murray has no interceptions, I really believe our defense can keep the score enough for UGA to win. Dawgs offense is really clicking right now, despite the fact we have played porous defenses lately. A month ago, ‘Bama appeared to be invincible. Now that they have been beaten, I really believe UGA has a shot. I am also proud, whether we win or tie……………HBTD!!!!
BigDawg
November 28th, 2012
10:43 pm
Our team, our time, no regrets!!
74 Dawg
November 28th, 2012
10:43 pm
As I said in 2002, the Dawgs are going to the dome and the gators are going home. Now that still has a certain symmetry to it. Enjoying this week, loving it, hope the kids are too. Go Dawgs, roll the tide.
Dawwg87
November 28th, 2012
10:48 pm
Bama is going to get what’s coming Sat.
t2go
November 28th, 2012
11:02 pm
Before everyone gets on here w the usual trash talk…I think Bama is a very good team, maybe a great team. I think Georgia, has as much talent and at times can play LIGHTS OUT! I think this will be a great game! Two very good teams battling for a shot at the National Championship! Honestly I think the Dawgs have a great chance to take this game. Can’t wait for Saturday! If the O line can just give Murray a little time and our D comes in there wreaking havoc like they have been Bama will be in some serious trouble!!! Go Dawgs!!! This is your time!!!
kingdaddy
November 28th, 2012
11:12 pm
This is a big game for both teams. Bama fans can pretend it isn’t, but we all know how big the SEC-CG really is…
myjo
November 28th, 2012
11:16 pm
Bring it on Dogs
marseilles mutt
November 28th, 2012
11:27 pm
Richt either has the edge or is even in games against saban,and there’s not many folks that can say that!
One thing coach Butts and coach Dodd always agreed on was that the best handoff in the game was a good clean one to the ref…in the end zone, and to just act like you’d been there before….and planned to return again soon!
Hopefully the Dogs can do a lot of that Saturday! Very proud of the way the team has progressed this year. One great game will get you where you want to be, so good luck and GATA’s big time!
General Mills
November 28th, 2012
11:37 pm
Confidence,execution and discipline =UGA victory
ARdawg
November 28th, 2012
11:40 pm
GATA
Toccoa Dawg
November 28th, 2012
11:44 pm
Hey America you wanted a playoff, here it is.
7576DAWG
November 29th, 2012
12:00 am
Our Athletic Department has no excuse not building a full field when they opened the new one a few years ago. It had nothing to do with money. It sure would have been nice if the players could have gone full speed this week instead of worrying about turning an ankle in wet conditions. It would have gotten them more ready for the indoor Dome they will be in Saturday.
flo-ri-duh
November 29th, 2012
12:15 am
Richt is 3 – 2 against Saban….. lifetime. Saban ain’t no god. He let Auburn come back from being down 24 points to win. Saban lost to Louisiana – Munroe. Saban had a losing record in the NFL. UGA’s 1st team defense & offense can stand toe to toe with Bummer as well as the special teams. UGA is not in awe of Bummer.
Obummer
November 29th, 2012
12:50 am
Flo: Get jiggy wit it,bro! Bama owns GA. SEC and Nation
college is forever
November 29th, 2012
5:16 am
Of all of the “Keys to the Game” and there are many as we all know I’m hoping that Bobo calls an aggressive game and keeps the foot on the gas and does retreat to the play calling of the past.
JUNKYARD DAWG
November 29th, 2012
5:56 am
THE ONLY THING BUMMER WILL OWN OF THE DAWGS .OHUMMER IS OUR FOOT UP THERE WHOPESI DAISY! HUNKER DOWN YOU HAIRY DAWGS AND GET SoooooooEM.
RedandBlackDAWG
November 29th, 2012
6:11 am
No matter what the results are on Saturday, I am proud of this group of young men, UGA has on the team, and I think they are an excellent group of kids, working their butts off, and representing UGA and the state.
J.J. will have to have one of his best games Saturday, in order to have the kind of impact we need from him, but I think this young man knows there are a lot of eyes that will be on him, to have that type of game. He can be a game changer, even if he doesn’t figure into a bunch of tackles and sacks, because of the fact that he draws so much of the other teams attention, and extra coverage and frees up the other guys to step up to the plate. The better the rest of the defense looks, is the gauge as to how well J.J. has played I think. I hope he has a terrific game on Saturday and shows the rest of the USA what most fans of the DAWGS already know. He is the best in college right now at his position and his future is bright in the NFL. All of his hard work and determination will lead him to a lucrative life in the Sunday league.
Double Secret Probation
November 29th, 2012
6:38 am
Listened to Paul Finebaum’s show yesterday. All he and his Bama cronies could do was talk about Notre Dame, as if they have already beaten Georgia! On the few occasions when UGA was the subject of a call, Finebaum would chuckle with arrogance and they would talk as if UGA would find a way to lose. I hope the Bama team is looking past UGA to Notre Dame, too!
SEC
November 29th, 2012
7:17 am
Alabama continued to practice indoors in preparation for their SEC Championship game indoors Saturday at the Georgia Dome.
ole dawg
November 29th, 2012
8:11 am
Commit to the damn G!!! One game, one moment in your lives guys. All the Dawg nation asks is all that you have got. Give us that and we will be extremely proud of you…. and you will walk off the field as SEC Champs. GOOOOO DAAAWWWGGGSSS!!!!
bahits.com
November 29th, 2012
8:21 am
“It was a little misty out there and a little bit wet.”
“Ideally it would have been nice to have an indoor thing to practice in and crank the heat up a little bit to try get as close to what it would be in the game, but we don’t have that right now,” Richt said.
Why don’t we? Richt has pleaded for this from the time he was hired. Is it Michael Adams fault???? UGA is one of the highest revenue football programs in the nation and we can’t get what other teams have had for years???? Come on Georgia, you have tons of land and tons of money. Build a state of the art indoor practice facility. It can be multi-use and a huge asset to UGA, Athens and Georgia.
Doesn’t Bama have an indoor field where they are practising?
zbulldawg
November 29th, 2012
8:27 am
Way to go Jarvis !! LET THE BIG DAWG EAT
Dawg Talk
November 29th, 2012
8:31 am
#25? Lol……….Let’s do this, let’s get the show on the road! No one in the National Media is giving UGA any love, right now, but at the end of the day on Saturday, I bet they will. The Dawgs are going to win this game Bulldog Nation, you wait & see!
GB's Hamburgers
November 29th, 2012
8:39 am
It’s one of the bright spots of the year that the coaches are making very good halftime adjustments. To win the 3rd quarter by the margin mentioned is a phenominal turnaround from past years.
All Saints
November 29th, 2012
8:41 am
In tribute to our beloved martyred Saint Jan Kemp, let’s all bow our heads for a few moments of silent prayer. Thirty years ago, this courageous young lady risked everything to expose the corruption and academic fraud instigated by Vince Dooley, sleazy practices that continue to this day under douchebag coach Mark Richt. Gone but never forgotten, Saint Jan lives on in our hearts and minds as a guiding inspiration and as a symbol of resistance to the pervasive evil and corruption that dwell in Athens.
And now, let us all pray for Saint Jan…
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Thank you, you may now resume your normal activities.
NCDawg
November 29th, 2012
8:43 am
This game is big period. There are @ 120 teams that would literally kill to have the opportunity these 2 teams have. There is no way that Bama doesn’t feel the pressure just as much as UGA. This is for a chance to play for the national championship. Maybe Bama believes it is their God given right to play in such games but it still doesn’t change that this one is for all the marbles. The pressure is mounting. Bama has more to lose. If they lose it will be a major set back and loss of prestige. The Dawgs on the other hand have nothing to lose. No really expects them to win. They can come out and just play. Bama will have to overcome the expectations.
I said it before and I’ll say it again… this game is about psy ops. The Dawgs can really screw with Bama’s collective mindset if we come out and bust them in the mouth. They win on reputation as much as talent. Earlier in the year UF was basically out-willing teams in the 2nd half. They wore down LSU. The Dawgs turned the tables on the Gators and that is why we won. We out-willed them. Bama just projects self assurance at the opponent and they eventually roll over, accepting that they aren’t good enough to beat them. Texas A&M did not and that is why they won. They didn’t buy the BS. If the Dawgs come out ready for war they will win. Why? Because Bama isn’t used to playing teams that aren’t afraid of them. They will begin to freak out and that is when the Dawgs have to go for the kill. Psy OPs fellow Bulldogs… Psy Ops.
AltamahaDawg
November 29th, 2012
8:46 am
Correct R&B. Alabama is expected to win and they should be. They have advantages at several positions. If we lose, we lose. Getting to this point was the difficult part. 11 other team are not the SEC champs too. We should be proud of these guys right NOW. Part of that is knowing they can win and it’s not going to really a big surpriseto anybody if they do. They are what they are, right now.
As far as the NC is concerned. That’s an accomplishment. It’s not a statement of the type of program we have. THAT was determined back in March, and last years recruiting, and the years of sweat from these seniors. Georgia could win out and still not be NC if it weren’t for the bounce(s) of the ball in a game far out west, so that would not have been any less of a reason to “respect” what these players and coaches have done. The same can be said for the Alabama program.
AltamahaDawg
November 29th, 2012
8:54 am
er..13.
Blue Ridge Dawg
November 29th, 2012
8:58 am
Our football program brings MILLIONS of dollars to the institution…. Build an indoor facility!! Im with Richt on this one!
ARdawg
November 29th, 2012
9:00 am
GATA!
mike on lake hartwell
November 29th, 2012
9:07 am
G A T F A!!!!!!!!!!
Inlet Dawg
November 29th, 2012
9:09 am
Stay focused,Stay Positive,No Regrets on Sunday!
ARdawg
November 29th, 2012
9:13 am
Altamaha
Just because the homers and talking heads are predicting a Bama win doesn’t make it true and will make a Georgia win all the much sweeter. I’m not ready to make the concession speech. I think these bunch of Dawgs will take it to the house. I’m proud of them and the season they’ve had regardless of the out come. This bunch of Bulldogs are as deserving, as talented and as committed to winning this game as the other team. It is against all odds that they are in this position. Just win baby!
ARdawg
November 29th, 2012
9:15 am
Yeah what mike said!!!!
Wise Old Dawg
November 29th, 2012
9:20 am
38-17 Dawgs and another SEC Championship!
legionaire
November 29th, 2012
9:21 am
One of Bama’s players said this week that they had not faced an O that was as good both passing and running as UGA . The point is that the players are not taking UGA as lightly as I have seen the Bama fans are doing. Bama has not faced a D that features guys like Jones ,Rambo,& Jenkins. If Bama plays like they did against LSU and A&M it will not be pretty. UGA by 14.
Cash
November 29th, 2012
9:21 am
Georgia needs to stop being cheap and spend the money for an indoor practice facility. doesn’t Kentucky have one? Dang!
NCDawg
November 29th, 2012
9:36 am
Well… Adams is gone next year. Hopefully the new President will be more accommodating to the athletic department. The revenue generated is a boon for the entire school not just the athletic department. Getting an indoor facility would be great but I think our guys have done just fine without…all things considered. It will get done..especially if we go on and win it all. Those sort of things sway administrators a bit.
Habersham Dawg
November 29th, 2012
9:46 am
Jan Kemp would spit in your face All Saints for using her name the way you do. What she did was courageous and needed to be done, not just for Georgia, but for all of college football. But she was still loyal to UGA and for you to libel the men that you are, would disgust her. I wonder if the men and people you libel on a continuous basis ever decide to bring suit against you, would the AJC voluntarily give up your e-mail and IP address? I truly wish they would so that we could find out just what type of person you really are, other than someone who hides under a screen name to try and spread malicious rumors about others.
Mobile Dawg
November 29th, 2012
9:48 am
We’re getting some respect over here, however the “overwhelming” talk has been about Murray and not showing up in big games. Listening yesterday and they are convinced Murray won’t show up against the Tide defense. My hope is the staff takes the pressure off Murray early and let’s him work his way into the game. For the record I think the Dawgs have a “good” chance to win. I just hope they know what to expect, an extremely physical battle.
Zoomie
November 29th, 2012
9:52 am
Not difficult to project: UA’s O will scheme around stopping JJ. Unfortunately for him, he won’t be much of a factor, because UA’s O-line is stout and disciplined. If they focus on him, they’ll be able to limit his impact. Also, UA’s O game plan will feature the power running game, where JJ’s position has less impact.
That’s okay. Next man up! When they strengthen their scheme against JJ, it will weaken it elsewhere. Hopefully, Grantham and Co. will find that crease quickly and attack it mercilessly.
UA has a fairly balanced attack, but will be out of their comfort zone if they lose the ability to dictate the pace with the run game and have to pass a lot, especially in catch-up mode.
UA has shown a consistent pattern of strength and discipline. It’s just a great program. They’ve earned the right to be a favorite in this game. Having said that, after watching both teams multiple times this season and considering the overall talent level of both teams, I’d rather be in Richt’s shoes, putting together a game plan to stop UA, than the other way around. Saban knows that, if UGA is able to get both its running and passing game on track, he’s gonna be in a helluva battle.
If both teams execute to their potential, and the game turns on player execution, the advantage goes to UGA. If the game turns on coaching (preparation, game management, adjustments, etc.), then UA has a decided advantage.
Will this be the first REALLY BIG game where we see Aaron Murray keep his emotions under control and turn in a solid performance? I hope so.
Absent some big circumstantial/emotional tsunami as occurred in the USC/UGA game, this should be an SEC match-up for the ages.
Chase
November 29th, 2012
9:52 am
All Saints,
do you get paid by Tech to list the same post every blog or something? no one cares, tech sucks and that is all to it! you should feel good to know that it will hurt that much more Saturday night and Sunday morning when you read the newspaper and the dawgs are going to Miami!
And now, let us all prayer for All Saints, GT Bob, Saint Simons, world of warcraft and all the other Tech losers.
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Thank you, you may now resume your normal activities.
Go Dawgs!
Orlando Dawg
November 29th, 2012
9:56 am
GATA!!!! LOVE MY DAWGS!!!!
beanster
November 29th, 2012
10:00 am
The fact that Marshall Morgan is the PAT season record holder cracks me up. Oh the irony.
rhbDAWG1
November 29th, 2012
10:13 am
legionaire I hate to disagree with you but I must on one point. I think it will not only be pretty It will be BEAUTIFUL.
Joey
November 29th, 2012
10:22 am
Amazing that Jarvis had such a season, while missing two full games, and with a target on his back from his award-winning season last year.
chilidawg
November 29th, 2012
10:28 am
Which Aaron Murray will show up Saturday?
Joey
November 29th, 2012
10:32 am
Good news about Bennent – a DGD already as a sophmore.
Glad to see him making good progress in his comeback.
Hold My Beer
November 29th, 2012
10:37 am
I fear that some UGA players will suffer from cramping due to the fact that they have not practiced in a humid environment this week like that of an indoor stadium. Let pray that this is not the case Saturday!
LHarding Dawg
November 29th, 2012
10:40 am
I congratulate Jarvis on a great season and wish him well in his pro career. He was a DGD and a good role model for other athletes regardless of which sport or team they play on. If they double team Jarvis, then J. Jenkins should have a field day. If they double team Jordan, then Jarvis should have a field day. Either way, it should be good for Georgia. I’ll be there somewhere, probably sitting in the ceiling.
McDawg
November 29th, 2012
10:42 am
we are going to need both Swann and Mitchell
McDawg
November 29th, 2012
10:44 am
i’m think JordanJenkins is going to have a really BIG game as well but the key will be Big John and Geathers
still wishing the QB from A&M could meet A. Ogletree
Beachside BULLDAWG
November 29th, 2012
10:59 am
Hey bumble bee, come on over here again so I can take a little more of that before I go out wth the HOT ones on Saturday. Wash your hair!
monty
November 29th, 2012
11:10 am
I like what the center for Bama said in an interview.”It’s not even really about who has the best team, it’s about who plays the best game that day.” THis!
The SEC Rules! blog
November 29th, 2012
11:11 am
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
TOP SECRET REPORT FROM UGA PRACTICE
Tip-The UGA football practices are closed to the public and the press, but I’ve found a super secret special viewing opportunity. I’ll tell you what it is…
The UGA Buses that move people around the cam
pus go down Lumpkin St. which is directly abutted by one end-zone of their practice field. The buses are double decker and from the top section you can see the field clearly…for about 30 seconds, at a bus stop.
So, I can report FIRSTHAND that Georgia did indeed practice. They’re not totally sloughing off, that’s a good sign for Bulldog fans!
BIGGER Bulldog Story- Coach Richt announced for the first time today that he would indeed burn QB Hutson Mason’s redshirt season if Murray “suffered a season ending injury”. In this situation, being out for the rest of the game could be considered a season ending injury. I wonder if having a few interceptions and fumbles and being down by 6 with 8 minutes to go, might not be a season ending injury? We shall see!
http://THESECRULES.blogspot.com/
BAND WAGON BOBBY
November 29th, 2012
11:15 am
They say that God stays out of Athens….lets see if he will stop by the Dome on Saurday afternoon. I wish these guys the best, and if they dont win, I am proud to be a Georgia Bulldog today. God Bless them all!!!!
BMOC
November 29th, 2012
11:18 am
I second that BigDawg!!!
WDE
November 29th, 2012
11:19 am
JJ is a DGD! As is Bennett ! Oh it is Great to be a Georgia Bull Dog!!
StatGeek
November 29th, 2012
11:24 am
Didn’t Jarvis also have some forced fumbles in the FLA game?
Jimmy Crack
November 29th, 2012
11:33 am
Bama can give Jarvis all the attention he deserves…but before they can say “roll tide” their QB will be on the ground because of the other “JJ”, all-Freshman Jordan Jenkins.
Hilliard McDermmit
November 29th, 2012
11:42 am
If they lose Saturday I will not be proud. I will still be disgusted that every other team with talent in the SEC has one a National Championship in the last ten years, but the dawgs haven’t. Unless they win Saturday I will continue to believe Richt is a sub-par coach.
Jville Dawg
November 29th, 2012
11:49 am
NCDawg
November 29th, 2012
8:43 am
Well said my friend! FSU did the same thing in the late 80’s and 90s. Teams come in with this “Oh no, we’re playing Bama!” and before they know it they’re looking up at the scoreboard down 21pts. By the time they realize they can actually play with them, it’s too little too late. This is one of the reasons, I personally liked Rambo and Sanders’ comments. It wasn’t trash talk, I think they were sending a message to the team, that “hey, we’re just as good and just as deserving to be there”
I think the defense’s intensity has been increasing each week since Shawn Williams comments. Should we win on Sat and move on to the BCS Title game, I think that will be the defining moment of the season. I also think the D was trying to send a message with their play against Tech. Did you see how hard they were hitting? It was like they litterally were trying to destroy whoever had the ball. If I’m a Bama offensive ball carrier and I’m watching GT film, I’m at least concerned.
Either way, I think the nation is going to be in for a real treat watching that game. There will be devasting hits on both sides. It is truly going to come down to who’s will is stronger, who wants it more, and who’s willing to sacrafice more to get it. Everybody better make sure their chin straps are on extra tight!
Go Dawgs!!!
WDE
November 29th, 2012
11:50 am
Hilliard McDermmit troll much?
Indoor damnit
November 29th, 2012
11:58 am
What is taking so damn long to get an indoor practive facility. Stop pocketing the damn money and spend it McDonalds.
Sheltie Dawg
November 29th, 2012
12:27 pm
When was the last time Alabama played in a dome? Last two times for Dawgs were rough outings … but they are familiar with the drill. Advantage Dawgs?
BAND WAGON BOBBY
November 29th, 2012
12:38 pm
We have to come out with the same INTENSITY and FIRE that we did with FLA. When we when Saturday…I am going to cry like a new born baby…snot running down my face and all…
Whopper Dawg
November 29th, 2012
12:50 pm
JJ will get blocked a lot. Grantham runs 3 down and flips JJ from side to side about 90% of the time. I think Saban will have that alignment figured out.
LHarding Dawg
November 29th, 2012
12:51 pm
Hilliard – A sub-par fan.
DawgFanInBama
November 29th, 2012
12:57 pm
All I ask for is a good, hard fought game….I don’t think I can stomach a game like the GA/SC game this year.
I just want the boys to play lights out whistle to whistle…not take any DUMB penalties (Mitchell…)…and most importantly, I want to see Murray do what he is capable of doing and try to control his emotions.
GO DAWGS!
Einstein
November 29th, 2012
1:03 pm
Ogletree is better than Jones.
ol' seadawg
November 29th, 2012
1:09 pm
Win it for Munson and the rest of Dawg nation!! Can’t you just imagine what he would be saying, when the clock ticks down to 00 and our boys are ahead. I practically got a lump in my throat thinking about it. 32 years ago I was in the Med and didn’t know the dawgs beat ND until about three weeks later and saw it in Stars and Stripes. I just feel it’s our time again.
RedandBlackDAWG
November 29th, 2012
1:12 pm
Einstein
November 29th, 2012
1:03 pm
Have you got some type of analysis, backed up with statistics to support your statement? Opinions, not backed by the facts, are like brains. Everybody walking has one, but not all of those folks use them
T-TOWN DAWG
November 29th, 2012
1:20 pm
A couple of you beat me to it, but I think Jordan Jenkins will be a difference maker in this game. He plays like an upperclassmen, not a freshman. If we can shut down their running game and give Murray time in the pocket, Dawgs win!
I-DOG
November 29th, 2012
2:11 pm
Bulldawg Jim:
You are spot on! That is pretty much the situation. Bama is the top team in the SEC until someone knocks them off the throne. Dawgs have a chance and I’m not sure THIS year’s Dawgs could beat LAST year’s Bama squad, but this year’s Bama team, while still formidable, isn’t quite as good as last years. We have a shot
BigBass
November 29th, 2012
2:32 pm
Love to see that Jarvis is being so widely recognized for his exceptional play, but more importantly for the leader he has shown to be both on and off the field. He has been nothing short of an excellent ambassador for the university, the football team, and this state. A great kid who carries himself with class and maturity. Good luck on Saturday fellas, and GO DAWGS!!!
Fair n Balanced
November 29th, 2012
2:47 pm
All Saints: what? What is your point? What is your problem? Whatever.
1969 Graduate
November 29th, 2012
2:48 pm
What a champion player, and an asset to our team, and to the SEC.
Thanks for being such a star.
Go, Bulldawgs!
Titletown USA
November 29th, 2012
3:03 pm
Absolutely great to see some many ex-Valdosta Wildcats on the field for the Dogs on Sat…..#26 Mitchell, #87 Rome, #25 Harvey-Clemons, #35 Gilliard…..let’s make it happen.
Fear the Tide
November 29th, 2012
3:21 pm
UGAY has played two big opponents with winning records. One of those games you got your butts whooped and the other was given away by a questionable Florida team. Tide rolls by 21. Sorry mutts. By the way congrats on being dumb enough to choose a breed of dog as mascot that usually requires artificial insemination and a c-section to produce offspring, real winner. Oh, and their life expectancy is half that of most dogs……as fleeting as a UGA fans hopes at winning a championship.
DawgFaithful
November 29th, 2012
3:40 pm
Fear the Tide
Bama has played only 2 good teams this year as well and won one and got there butts beat at home by a team with no defense and a freshman QB. Questionable Florida team? They have 1 loss and they played the #1 hardest schedule in America this year. They were #@ in the country which is where you are now. Jarvis Jones had 13 tackles, 4 tackles for a loss, 3 sacks, 2 FF and a fumble recovery in that game. I hope your OT’s are ready. I’ve got news for you but Bama is a good team but a little overated. Bama, UGA, LSU, Florida and South Carolina are very even teams this year. None clearly better than another.
And who really cares about the insemination and birth process of our mascot? WTF does that have to do with anything you dumb redneck? Elephants are an endangered species so suck on that.
You’re going to be dissapointed on Saturday. Please don’t come on campus and destroy anything or poison trees. Just stay in your trailer and wait for the next Tornado to come through and rid you of your misery.
Bulldawgman49
November 29th, 2012
3:50 pm
I got my ticket !!!! Can’t wait Go Dawgs !!!
Really
November 29th, 2012
4:49 pm
Harvey-Clemons went to Lowndes not Valdosta High!! He’s representing valdosta but its a Viking.
Valdosta Cat
November 29th, 2012
5:35 pm
Protect Murray …….Dogs win. That simple!
North Georgia Dawg
November 29th, 2012
6:33 pm
Jarvis is a heck of a player! I think he will make an impact in this game, whether it is by pressuring McCarron or forcing a fumble. I hope Bobo and Richt give Murray some short passes to start the game. Murray played well the first few drives against LSU in Atlanta last season, before his receivers had some horrific drops. Odds are that Mitchell will come through this time.
North Georgia Dawg
November 29th, 2012
6:37 pm
Malcolm Mitchell has got to step up like he did against Florida. Very few cornerbacks can cover a guy with his speed and agility. The guy is truly a beast putting up the kind of numbers he has this year despite playing primarily on defense the first four games.
Duane
November 29th, 2012
9:04 pm
Check out a this new hype video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XVNmgtMmpX4
Slim
November 29th, 2012
9:40 pm
Alabama will establish a running game, consume the clock, get pressure on Murray and beat UGA.