NG Kwame Geathers becomes UGA’s third junior to declare for NFL draft
Kwame Geathers had 40 tackles, five tackles for loss and a sack while starting four games for the Bulldogs this past season. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin)
On the day Georgia landed its new defensive line coach, the Bulldogs lost their most important defensive lineman.
Kwame Geathers, a 6-foot-6, 355-pound rising senior and four-game starter at noseguard, informed UGA coaches on Wednesday he intends to enter the NFL draft this year.
“That was the speculation since the bowl game, obviously, but nothing was in writing,” said Chris Wilson, who was officially announced as the Bulldogs’ defensive line coach Wednesday afternoon. “I didn’t get a chance to meet the young man but I know he was one heck of a player watching him from afar. I had yet to get a chance to sit down with him. But it’s one of those deals where you want what’s best for the young man. If him and his family feels that’s the best thing, you wish them the best of luck.”
Wilson had to deal with similar decisions while serving as Mississippi State’s defensive coordinator the past three years and while working at his alma mater, Oklahoma. The Maroon Bulldogs lost Fletcher Cox a year early to the NFL draft last year. Cox went to the Philadelphia Eagles with the 12th pick overall.
“It’s part of college football nowadays,” Wilson said. “If you get kids more than three or four years is rare and especially five years now.”
Geathers was redshirted, so he has already been at UGA four years. His departure is not unexpected as he comes from a football-playing family that rarely completed its college eligibility.
Geathers could not immediately be reached for comment. But but he first told the subscription-based website Dawgs247.com of his decision.
“I’m going to go ahead and leave,” Geathers told reporter Gentry Estes. “I felt like I was ready to go. I think I did everything at Georgia that I wanted to do. I felt like it was time to get a jump on the next step in my career.”
Geathers played in all 14 games for the Bulldogs (12-2) this past season. His primary role was to back up second-team, All-SEC starter John Jenkins. But after defensive end Abry Jones was lost to a season-ending ankle injury midseason, Geathers played primarily at noseguard while Jenkins moved outside to end. Geathers started in the Capital One Bowl against Nebraska and had three tackles. He finished the season with 40 tackles, five tackles for loss and one sack and closes his career with 98 tackles, two sacks and 10 tackles for loss.
Geathers’ departure is not a surprise, especially considering his family’s history regarding the NFL. On Wednesday, Georgia announced it had hired Mississippi State defensive coordinator Chris White to replace Rodney Garner as the Bulldogs’ defensive line coach. Garner was extremely close to Kwame and the entire Geathers family, and his decision to leave UGA for Auburn was thought to galvanize Kwame’s decision to move on.
Georgia is hopeful that promising redshirt freshman John Taylor will be able to fill Geathers’ shoes next season. The Bulldogs also moved Garrison Smith inside to noseguard in the bowl game when Geathers had to leave the game due to fatigue. Rising junior Mike Thornton is also waiting in the wings and Georgia is hot on the recruiting trail for several other impact defensive line recruits, including junior college all-star Toby Johnson and high school blue-chipper Montravius Adams.
The Bulldogs had already lost star linebackers Jarvis Jones and Alec Ogletree to NFL early declarations.
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RakkasanDawg
January 9th, 2013
6:58 pm
First! Good luck Kwame. I think the Dawgs will be fine.
It is time, he knows it
January 9th, 2013
7:00 pm
Good luck. I enjoyed watching your career.
IT is time to start with an entirely new rotation. Competition will be keen and UGA does have some talented inventory and incoming players. This is good and is tally expected by all.
Go Dogs.
dawggirl
January 9th, 2013
7:01 pm
Sorry to see him go as we need as much experience as we can, but it’s not surpising. Especially with Garner bolting. I’m nowhere near an expert on this as much as the rest of you, but where is he expected to land? Certainly not 1st or 2nd round, so where then?
Good luck in the NFL, Kwame.
CJJScout
January 9th, 2013
7:02 pm
I’ll cheer for him, but he certainly could have used another year. I hope he proves me wrong, he was a great Dawg.
sflanagan21
January 9th, 2013
7:05 pm
That’s a BIG bummer… But good look big man and thanks for your hard work!!! His draft grade is 3rd to 6th round.
Red Stick
January 9th, 2013
7:06 pm
It’s hard to blame him since he’s already been in school 4 years. Hopefully he’ll have a solid NFL career.
Geaux Tigers
LakeDawg
January 9th, 2013
7:07 pm
Sorry to see him go, but I’m ready for some young, hungry D-linemen, who are in shape.
icedawg
January 9th, 2013
7:11 pm
All the best to him. Hope he perseveres and gets his degree.
C-Ya
January 9th, 2013
7:11 pm
Good look young man! – I think GA will be fine – we will actually have some competition and hopefully get some one that was not pushed around as much as Geathers – big guy – but lacks strenght and motivation -he was a big reason other teams could run up the middle as much as they did.
Bring on the fresh blood
valdosta dawg 68
January 9th, 2013
7:14 pm
Good luck Kwame. I think next year we will be better on defense.
Big Dawg
January 9th, 2013
7:19 pm
The John Taylor you refer to is actually Jonathan Taylor. I have known hom personally since he was a toddler. I know he is ready to step up. He is a beast and is stronger than any other DL on the team.
I am looking forward to seeing him stuff the run in the SEC.
Hunting Dawg
January 9th, 2013
7:19 pm
DGD! Best of luck to Kwame at the next level!!
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
7:21 pm
Never was impressed with geathers……just another fat guy who will not make it in the Nfl. He is a good year blimp just like garner is. I’m ready to see what Atkins can do.
56 dog
January 9th, 2013
7:21 pm
big mistake he needed another yr.
GUTRAKE
January 9th, 2013
7:22 pm
He’ s just carrying on a family tradition…
Lakedawg
January 9th, 2013
7:27 pm
The Dawgs lost their most important D lineman???? Do not think so.
Good luck to Kwame, hope he can make it.
Smith, Taylor, Drew,DeLoach, Atkins, Mayes, Dawson, Jenkins, Vasser, Thorton, Jjohnson (both), and hopefully MA have to step up next year.
JDawg
January 9th, 2013
7:28 pm
No upside to staying. Probably not going to get much better. Might as well get paid a little bit before finding your career. Just hope you are prepared for one.
Buckeye
January 9th, 2013
7:28 pm
Shock.
Total Shock.
Round 5 and hopefully not bankrupt in 6 years.
Bets?
Buckeye
January 9th, 2013
7:28 pm
“Tub” Jenkins spotted at Steak n Shake. Up to 399.
No. 1 Braves Fan
January 9th, 2013
7:31 pm
I watched him go off the field in the Nebraska game looking like he was thoroughly winded.He looked as if he could have used some help to the sidelines. He was not injured. I wish him well but hope he gets in better shape if he wants to play in the NFL.
drbasic1
January 9th, 2013
7:32 pm
@bigdawg
Thanks for the info, I have been wondering about him and heard he was very very strong and physical, I don’t know if Garner played a little favoritism since he was in good with the Geathers family, as Kwame seemed to get pushed around quite a bit for a big man, and from what I heard about Mr. Taylor, is he could not be pushed off the line easily. I hope he steps up and makes us forget all about big john and Kwame.
GeoffDawg
January 9th, 2013
7:41 pm
Not surprised but by all indications, he could’ve used another year getting stronger and working on technique. He shouldn’t have a problem making an NFL roster however. Best of luck to him.
So long
January 9th, 2013
7:47 pm
Good bye – glad to see you go. – glad some one gets to step up and fill the void. Geathers was not good at all – he will be out of the NFL in a few years – his work ethic is terrible and as someone stated before – just a big, fat weak kid.
Got pushed from one end of the field to the other –
Go Dawgs!
GDAWG
January 9th, 2013
7:51 pm
Glad he is gone he got pushed around every game the last 3 years
sflanagan21
January 9th, 2013
7:57 pm
J Taylor is a BEAST!!!
Dawg89
January 9th, 2013
7:59 pm
Interesting contrast between AM and KG. AM says he loves UGA and wants to play next season. KG is ready to get on with the next step in his career. I bet KG won’t be drafted earlier than 2nd or 3rd round – same as AM’s projection.
sflanagan21
January 9th, 2013
8:00 pm
Glad to see your coming to your senses Buckeye…
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
8:00 pm
I just don’t see how a guy who never starts a full season in college can make it in the Nfl. He couldn’t even beat out deanglo Tyson in 2010 and Tyson was a very undersized ng playing out of his normal position. My prediction is he will sign a contract and in two years he will eat himself out of the league because he is to lazy to burn off all the food from all the extra money he will be making. Good riddance to garner and Kwame feathers
GB's Hamburgers
January 9th, 2013
8:00 pm
Enter your comments here
hmmmmm...........
January 9th, 2013
8:01 pm
Oh well…..with all the coaching changes in NFL will Grantham be next to bolt? Yeah I’m excited about rebuilding the D. Peace Out Coach G
Game Changer
January 9th, 2013
8:03 pm
Two days after the fact
Game Changer
January 9th, 2013
8:04 pm
dawg89, AM was not going to be drafted at all. The second or third round talk is all BS.
UGADawg97
January 9th, 2013
8:05 pm
Go on take the money and run.
Also, our hoops team sucks!
GB's Hamburgers
January 9th, 2013
8:06 pm
OK some defensive guys are going to the pros. Everyone said there was plenty of talent there. So why was the defense so porous. Sure, they were opportunistic and individual players made some great plays and caused some turnovers but overall, not very good. Is is the scheme? The coaching? If it’s not the athletes then what is it? I dont know if I’ve seen a good explanation.
Buckeye
January 9th, 2013
8:07 pm
7:57 Buckeye is an IMPOSTER
(red) Panties F
Buckeye
January 9th, 2013
8:08 pm
dogs on D in the middle:
FAT
Game Changer
January 9th, 2013
8:09 pm
@ GB Hamburgers: It is the LACK OF LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM COMING OUT OF BUTTS MEHRE.
Look at the other mens sports programs: They suck and are an embarrasement, FIRE MCQUACKITY
UGADawg97
January 9th, 2013
8:09 pm
Dawg89, the NFL doesn’t want a 6 even, inconsistent qb that plays their worse in big games. 4th or 5th round at best. If he was a first rounder, he’d be gone too. Wake up. Geathers will play in the nfl because of his size.
graphite
January 9th, 2013
8:09 pm
@ Buck Belue………. You hit the nail on the head……. Roll ON….
Mark (another one)
January 9th, 2013
8:09 pm
Best of luck to him. He’s been and will continue to be a DGD. Hopefully, we have the depth to replace, not rebuild. That is what major college teams do, and we want to be a major college team.
If Grantham and Richt have confidence in Wilson, I see no reason to be concerned. He’s experienced and has a solid track record. He wil also be under the microscope after the success Garner has experienced at UGA.
gritsdawgsfan
January 9th, 2013
8:13 pm
I don’t know what games you all watched but Geathers is a hell of a player. And just as good if not better than Jenkins. Yea he was tired during the Nebraska game, that is because he basically played the whole game because Jenkins couldn’t work hard enough to pass his classes and be bowl eligible. Geathers will be fine and all of you naysayers and fair weather Georgia fans will continue to bask in negativity. Maybe you all should take a better look at the Bama game and watch Geathers ability. Because I was there and he held his own against Barrett Jones not to mention he had the first sack for the D Line during the seawon . #GoDawgs
slydog
January 9th, 2013
8:14 pm
It’s funny how most of you feel Kwame was a bust and won’t make it in the NFL. Well proof is in the pudding. How many underachievers has Richt coached only to have them go on the productive careers in the NFL? Think about it folks.
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
8:15 pm
Geathers will not make it, as I said before he is just a weak player…….he is just terrible
slydog
January 9th, 2013
8:15 pm
“go on to have” productive careers
Uncle Kirk
January 9th, 2013
8:16 pm
Notre dame did not do better. They lined up in a 50 front to st the run and Bama stll had 250 yards rushing. But with ND in a 5 man front, Bama decided to pass more and racked up a lot of passing yards. UGA never had more than 4 on the line of scrimmage.
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
8:17 pm
Yeah sly dog most of them were rb,s…….geathers is too fat and slow. I think him and garner got banned fron the local buffets
If the kid could not...
January 9th, 2013
8:17 pm
…be a full time starter at a place like UGA what makes him think he can even play in the NFL? Yes, he comes from a family that played in the NFL, but like I have said before, potential plus $1 will get you a cup of coffee at Mickey D’s…and this kid was ALWAYS out of shape, too – boy, is he in for rude awakening in April, and especially in August when camp starts…
slydog
January 9th, 2013
8:21 pm
I wish OSU was in the game on Monday Night. Urban Liar would have had more chest pains and quit.
Destin Dawg
January 9th, 2013
8:22 pm
what did he get his degree in ????
Sean
January 9th, 2013
8:42 pm
He’s going pro?? Really? Wow….well, good luck man, but this seems like a real reach.
Under The Bleachers
January 9th, 2013
8:45 pm
To those saying that Geathers was not ready, will not make it in the NFL do not understand the role that Kwame will play in the NFL. Big Players in the trenches are not abundant as they seem. The guys who hold up Offensive Lineman allowing linebackers to make tackles. Geathers will do just fine in the right organization with the right development. Most big guys like Geathers take 2 or 3 years to come into their own and he will make one heck of a player at the next level and this is coming from a Bama Guy first, SEC guy second.
While on the subject of players leaving a program, One has to really wonder what is going on at LSU? 10 players now leaving the program and 7 of them on defense plus their punter. That number on top of the seniors leaving makes LSU one of those programs that may be looking at a downturn in their program if some changes are not made….that is of course on the outside looking in.
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
8:46 pm
We are getting our butts kicked in basketball by Florida and Andy landers got owned by tenn. landers = Tennessee bitch
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
8:49 pm
Disagree geathers doesn’t have the work ethic to make it…..maybe he would be better at managing a McDonald’s since he can probably put away ten Big Macs in one setting
Rick James
January 9th, 2013
8:50 pm
Now Rodney Garner cant tell recruits that Geathers staying in school means less playing time at Georgia.I hate to see him leave but I think it a positive when it comes to this years recruiting efforts.Best of luck to him..
Dawg89
January 9th, 2013
8:51 pm
UGADawg97, the NFL draft projection for AM was 2nd or 3rd. I would hope their projections would be pretty accurate since players are basing career decisions on them. An interesting article would be a comparison of projections to outcomes. It has probably already been done.
As for Geathers, I tend to agree with those who say he underperformed. I will be surprised if he amounts to much in the NFL despite the family name. I wish him the best, though.
GA Girl
January 9th, 2013
8:55 pm
Love Buck Belue’s comments at 8:04 are hilarious. Thanks for telling it like it really is.
Moist Dawg
January 9th, 2013
8:56 pm
Anyone wishing him good luck makes me sick. I would have wished him good luck if he wouldve even mentioned a word of thanks or gratitude. I hope John Taylor appreciates what it means to be a Bulldog and will be thankful for every minute he gets to spend between the sacred heges.
KC3
January 9th, 2013
8:59 pm
Wow, I hope all of the recruits don’t see how you all treat one of your own. You guys are pathetic!
mike on lake hartwell
January 9th, 2013
9:01 pm
i’d have to say he’s a little overrated.
NEXT!
Under The Bleachers
January 9th, 2013
9:03 pm
Moist Dawg
January 9th, 2013
8:56 pm
Anyone wishing him good luck makes me sick. I would have wished him good luck if he wouldve even mentioned a word of thanks or gratitude. I hope John Taylor appreciates what it means to be a Bulldog and will be thankful for every minute he gets to spend between the sacred heges.
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Why do you continue to be the most classless rude poster on any of these AJC Blogs?
Grow up!
NORRIS
January 9th, 2013
9:06 pm
4th rounder at best. maybe later
corbitt54
January 9th, 2013
9:08 pm
like Charlotte replied I didn’t even know that a person can get paid $5552 in 1 month on the internet. have you seen this page. http://foxnews.com.qr.net/j4JS
Under The Bleachers
January 9th, 2013
9:12 pm
By the way Chris Wilson is a heck of a coach and will serve UGA very very well. The players will respect him and he fits into what Grantham is coaching and his system.
Matt in ATL
January 9th, 2013
9:13 pm
It’s really. Sad. Everything Kwame said was about himself. Runs in the family?
That said, Kwame helped store up the line over the past two years. In my view, a damn, good, Dawg.
Snoop Dawg
January 9th, 2013
9:14 pm
UGA will probably be better without The Great Underachiever Kwame Geathers. He has chosen to follow his family tradition and leave without a degree. That is mainly I because they are too stupid Tom earn one. So the Geathers clan can still be proud that nobody in their family has a college degree.
Geathers is a traitor. We should never offer anyone else fromhisfamily or offspring a scholarship.
He is too lazy to be successful inthe NFL. I believe his future lies in debeaking chickens in a processing plant in SouthCarolina.maybe he can go cat fishing with the toothless one,akaRefrigeratorPerry…
Yo…
dewnsav
January 9th, 2013
9:14 pm
I wish him well…all the experts on here weighing in, (pun intended) on Kwame’s frame don’t realize none of the nose tackles in todays game are svelte…they put on weight to plug the middle…remember Mt. Cody ?? he was on the field half the time…I think Kwame will be a serviceable DL in the NFL…I wish he was coming back in Athens…go dogs
bucket
January 9th, 2013
9:15 pm
Of all the draft eligible guys, I thought Kwame was one that needed another year the most. However, I do wish him the best and I do think this may help with recruiting some big bodies to come and play immediately. In my opinion, CMR should have taken Jonathan Taylor’s redshirt off when Abry Jones was hurt. The lack of depth on the dline was obvious in the 2nd half against Bama.
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
9:28 pm
I will not wish feathers good luck……he did nothing for us. He will run a 5.5 in the 40 yard dash and a late seventh round draft on his way to Burger King
fencedawg
January 9th, 2013
9:28 pm
snoop dawg? I feel sorry for you. Go DAWGS, good luck Kwame.
PV
January 9th, 2013
9:33 pm
Not everyone that plays at UGA is a DGD just because they played there. Not everyone is in it for the team. They simply aren’t. That is how life works. Its hard to argue about Murray who has been laying it on the line since his first game. Most of these guys are working, playing, eating their way toward one thing, getting paid (a lot) to play football. Winning, being a Dawg, etc means a lot less to most of them (in spite of going through the grueling practices) than it does to most of you who don’t do anything but type.
DawgNole
January 9th, 2013
9:35 pm
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
8:49 pm
Disagree geathers doesn’t have the work ethic to make it…..maybe he would be better at managing a McDonald’s since he can probably put away ten Big Macs in one setting
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But his store will go broke if he eats all the Big Macs.
fencedawg
January 9th, 2013
9:36 pm
PV, Most?
vampire bill
January 9th, 2013
9:37 pm
Best of luck to Kwame, REALLY wish you had decided to stay and graduate but none the less your a DGD and hope you do well.
Matt in ATL
January 9th, 2013
9:40 pm
Snoop Dog, what have you accomplished in your life. I know Kwame’s name, do I know yours? You wouldn’t know mine either.
These football guys (admission, I’m one) are going through the thing each of us go through – establishing ourselves as men. you should think about the harsh criticism you gave a guy who I saw give a lot on the field.
I wish Kwame the very best as a damn, fine, Dawg.
Matt in Atlanta
DawgNole
January 9th, 2013
9:40 pm
Under The Bleachers
January 9th, 2013
9:03 pm
Moist Dawg
January 9th, 2013
8:56 pm
Anyone wishing him good luck makes me sick . . . .
___________________________________________________________________
Why do you continue to be the most classless rude poster on any of these AJC Blogs?
Grow up!
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I was just thinking the same thing. He seldom if ever has anything worthwhile to contribute.
GunOwnerinBogart
January 9th, 2013
9:44 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, don’t bring your idiot thought to Georgia. Since it’s quite obvious you have never read the constitution I HAVE THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS!!!!!!!! and if I want more than 10 bullets then you and your idiotic legislation aren’t going to stop me. What part of “SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED” do you not understand? The writers of our constitution put that in there to keep morons such as yourself and barak oidiot from taking our guns and making us slaves to your form of government. So do the rest of us a favor………..stay out of Georgia. In fact I will call my Congressman and Senators as well as our governor to see if we can’t enact legislation that says if you ever set foot here you’ll be arrested for treason.
GunOwnerinBogart
January 9th, 2013
9:45 pm
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/01/09/cuomos-state-of-the-state-to-include-gun-control/#respond
mgdawg
January 9th, 2013
10:00 pm
I heard this may happen, but I can’t think of one reason why this is a good move. Seriously Geathers, you’ve accomplished everything you wanted? You haven’t even started a season. Since Grantham has been at UGA, geathers has probably been the biggest bust. I remember when he was the spring MVP, and since then haven’t heard a thing. I was really hoping with Jenkins out of the way, who I think was also a big disappointment, that he would really step his game up. I see Jenkins as a late 2nd to 3rd round, and Geathers as a 4th-6th. The only reason he really gets drafted is based on his size.
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
10:00 pm
Yeah feathers was a dgd at underachieving……. Geathers will be the slowest lineman at the combine….anyone disagree and your a moron
Seriously?
January 9th, 2013
10:10 pm
Best of luck Kwame, you are and will always be a DGD.
Bigdawg88
January 9th, 2013
10:16 pm
I’m no expert, but i thought both Geathers and Jenkins were a major reason teams were able to run up the middle against us. To me they are as overrated as Mount Cody. Just big ole dudes who don’t really do the job. Nebraska’s center was turning Geathers around like he was a revolving door. If the big dude in the middle gets pushed around the whole defense basically breaks down. Hoping the smaller players will know how to get low and use their quickness and leverage to maintain position. Hope Geathers and Jenkins prove me wrong, but I don’t see a real good future for them down the road.
Pft
January 9th, 2013
10:25 pm
Really, ya couldn’t borrow some money from your NFL relatives for one more year? And the biggest joke part of all, “I think I did everything at Georgia that I wanted to do.” Awesome, no wonder we aren’t winning championships, our players don’t even feel it’s important to.
dewnsav
January 9th, 2013
10:28 pm
Bigdawg88, maybe Geathers and Jenkins are overrated…time will tell…generally if you play nose guard you are absorbing two blockers and clogging the middle…I think it was more UGA’s scheme and Nebraska’s mis-direction game that created the two lane highways for Burkhead to run through…my opinion…go dogs
GwinnettDad
January 9th, 2013
10:29 pm
The Tide ran past him so easily that his head was spinning.
Did he ever make a play?
January 9th, 2013
10:31 pm
Seriously? How many sacks, and TFL? He looks like Kwamistein chasing people round. St. Nick would have shipped him out of town last year
bubba4dawgs
January 9th, 2013
10:33 pm
I agree with many others who believe Kwame could have benefited from another year and raised his stock in the NFL. It’s a whole different game at the next level and another year at UGA could have honed his skills and gotten him ready. He’s a DGD and we wish him luck! Thank You for all your fine play at UGA!!
Just Another Grocery Eater....
January 9th, 2013
10:35 pm
Please tell me what else he did? At least Jenkins got in backfield… Oakland will be perfect for him in the 6th round.
Moist Dawg
January 9th, 2013
10:36 pm
Dawgnole, I told y’all AMurraygency was coming back two weeks before the announcement, so there.
dawg52
January 9th, 2013
10:38 pm
Dont get it….d-line was weakest part of defense, Alabama’s o-line owned them in 2nd half in Atlanta, yet he’s “ready”? Didnt even stick around to talk with new coach, and see if staying was an option? Hope he’s a success, really, but, have my doubts. Like some of you other bloggers..lookin foward to some new names that WANT to COMPETE!!
chuck
January 9th, 2013
10:49 pm
I wish him well but I think he is making a BIG mistake. The others are ready but Gathers is not. He got pushed all over the field by at least half the centers he played against this year. He really needs another year in the weight room and a year to mature.
Hammerhead
January 9th, 2013
10:52 pm
I have no idea why I read the comments on these blogs. Geathers is an NFL d-lineman now… He could get better and improve his technique with another season, but he could also get cut-blocked by some undersized POS lineman from Tech and end his career. His decision. Good luck to the young man.
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
10:55 pm
I think geathers was just another failure of garner. I can’t figure out which one is the fattest…anybody want to take a jab at that one
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
10:59 pm
Kwame is not a Nfl lineman….he is one of worst dl we have had since demarcus dobbs or mud cat Elmore and Brandon miller….anybody disagree then you should go eat a pile of boogers
RHall55
January 9th, 2013
11:04 pm
Should offer Ben Bradley….need more help in the middle and DL…then grab Toby Johnson and M Adams…another new rotation on DL!! Will CMR be smart enuff to do that…we’ll find out!!
Who Me?
January 9th, 2013
11:05 pm
I know Andy Landers has been the UGA Women’s coach forever, but it’s time for McGarrity to pop his ass, along with Mark Fox. UGA basketball should take a backseat to NO program anywhere else in the country, and we can’t even recruit a decent Men’s team. This program has gone backward the last 2 years. At one time I thought Mark Fox could coach AND recruit. No I plainly see he can’t do either. Andy Landers is tired and old and it’s showing in his coaching.
Time for the AD to swing that axe again and clean house just like he did last year. And for God’s sake find some players that want to PLAY.
just sayin
January 9th, 2013
11:07 pm
what’s the latest out of South Bend Indiana on their FRAUD football team? What a joke, and the AP ranked them in the top five in the latest polls. This fraud shouldn’t be in the top 50. It’s quite obvious this ranking system of college football teams has failed…Notre Dame is a pathetic JOKE!
Retired Old Atlantan
January 9th, 2013
11:08 pm
The following sentence is interesting: “His departure is not unexpected as he comes from a football-playing family that rarely completed its college eligibility.” I imagine the following 2 words could be added to the end of the sentence: “or education.” Did any of his family, whoever they may be, have any success in the NFL or otherwise?
zbulldawg
January 9th, 2013
11:17 pm
He don’t need to be there if his heart is some where else. Thank you & the best of luck. I feel good about Toby & Adams coming our way. Tayor & Akins are as good as any Drew will be a beast & Garrison can move back to end. I think what we having coming back are quicker & faster players !! LET THE BIG DAWG EAT.
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
11:21 pm
Yeah I’m sick and tired of our basketball program’s stinking up the court. McCarty help help help. I hope geathers enjoys his short time in the Nfl. I’m sure he won’t care anyways because that will be more time to eat himself into further obesity
Paul in NH
January 9th, 2013
11:32 pm
Joe Jenkins.
January 9th, 2013
8:00 pm
I just don’t see how a guy who never starts a full season in college can make it in the Nfl.
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Matt Cassel never started a single game in 4 years at USC and threw 33 passes total. The Patriots franchised him. You never know what is going to happen when players make the NFL.
dawgs01
January 9th, 2013
11:46 pm
i wonder if he will be like his brother robert geathers did not get many starts at uga left real early want to say redshirt sophomore yr and is a beast for the bengals same with clemons at seattle. clemons being out will really help the falcons chris is one of the best pass rushers in the nfl now. clemons did not stay at uga long either.
Bama fan
January 9th, 2013
11:48 pm
I sit here read about all post y’all put on here and not one time you talk about this guy name sterling bailey its to me that if you not 5 star play you don’t no kind recognition. This guy is going to be good when CTG and CMR give this guy a chance he is 6″5 275 DE tell me chip what going on. Bama fan
RED DOG 77
January 9th, 2013
11:57 pm
Bama fan………..You said it dude………..the story was about Kwamee Gathers [nose tackle]……..not DE Sterling Bailey………….Yup Sterling is a beast, and will do well next season……..but we need a NOSE TACKLE…………as Lake dawg says a young in shape agressive NT………………Me?…………I’m looking to Montravious Adams, we hope………..or mabe Johnathan Taylor………….We’ll see……..RED
RED DOG 77
January 10th, 2013
12:03 am
Oh and by the way………..Bama fan, you are right most people are hung-up on the 5star kids……………….But then again why should you worry ?………most everyone at Bama is a 5star……………Regards, RED
PIERCE COUNTY DAWG
January 10th, 2013
3:12 am
Good luck in the NFL. We wil be fine with all the young talent coming in. Finish your degree Kwame!!!
fayncdawg
January 10th, 2013
5:57 am
if Kwame plays for teams PERFECTLY suited for him, the he will have as solid an NFL career as Robert.Now if he gets with teams that are not suited for him, then he will be out of the league in three years; hope like you-know-what he got his degree and held on to the little bit of NFL money he made. Let’s just say he might need to live in a 1500 sq. ft. house and drive a Camry till it’s clear that he will be in the NFL for more than eight years!
RHall55
January 10th, 2013
7:26 am
This shows another fault of Rodney Garner when he failed on recruiting more depth on the DL…it was apparent in the SEC Championship game…also the defections of Derrick Lott and Jalen Fields, both went on to play for other Teams (UTC and La Lafayette)….now time to recruit more DL and coach them up!!
The whole story on Georgia’s new D-line coach, Chris Wilson | UGA sports blog
January 10th, 2013
7:30 am
[...] had already lost starters Abry Jones and John Jenkins off the line to exhausted eligibility when fourth-year junior Kwame Geathers informed UGA coaches Wednesday of his intentions to enter the NFL …. Geathers (6-6, 355) was the heir apparent at noseguard, a critical position in defensive [...]
dave
January 10th, 2013
7:48 am
over half the defense will be gone in a few days. add in a much tougher schedule and i see 4 losses easily.
HardHat
January 10th, 2013
7:59 am
Arena league player by 2015
HardHat
January 10th, 2013
8:01 am
needed another year
Joey
January 10th, 2013
8:05 am
Buckeye, you are such an a$$hole.
Geathers’ dad payed in the NFL, and two of his brothers are currently in the NFL. I doubt anybody in his family will be broke in 5 years.
Stop with your stereotyping.
RedDawg
January 10th, 2013
8:09 am
Good luck Kwame in the pro’s thanks for being a dawg. Come on down Mr.Adams help wanted. Need more dawgs.
JFKDawg
January 10th, 2013
8:09 am
Yo, Chip. Second to last paragraph. I think the coach’s last name is Wilson, not White.
Joey
January 10th, 2013
8:12 am
Chris Wilson has bad timing, huh?
Who knows, he may get more out of young, inexperienced D-line players than Garner got out of a bunch of NFLers.
After the horror stories we’ve been getting from recruits, it doesn’t seem like Gardner was doing much coordinating.
I’m really glad he’s gone.
Smooth Operator
January 10th, 2013
8:20 am
BE THERE!!!
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CHDawg
January 10th, 2013
8:24 am
Good luck, Kwame! Make the Dawg nation proud. There is a sadness to college football when your favorites leave, but when a hole is created some young stud always steps in and fills it. We’ll see who does it next year. We already have some serious talent and hopefully we can get some new folks who can make an impact in their first year, especially for depth. Garrison Smith was my favorite player to watch on the line last year, so I expect big things out of him next year. His motor never stops running. Drew was playing well against Nebraska. I’m excited about ‘13!
RedandBlackDAWG
January 10th, 2013
8:25 am
He will have to work a little on his technique, but big guys to clog up the middle are a premium in the NFL. If he works hard, and listens to the coaches, he will be just fine.
Did anybody look at some of the big guys upfront for the Redskins and Seahawks, this past weekend. Big guys a plenty and guts sticking out of their jerseys all over the place. For that fact, the NFL is full of big guys, that aren’t exactly models of nutrisystem but go on to have successful careers in the NFL. It is a big mans game on the line.
The young man played with as much heart as anybody else did on the football field for the DAWGS so how about some of you showing a little class, if possible, and if you have nothing good to say, do not say anything. These kids do their best to not only secure a future, at least for a lot of them, in the NFL, but to represent the DAWGS and entertain the fans for very little monetary compensation, other than a few bucks given by the bowl sponsors and a few gift certificates to a sponsor store. How about showing some class, and respecting what they contributed. I don’t expect the trolls to do that of course, but true UGA fans should try at least.
Smarticus
January 10th, 2013
8:49 am
Hope this new DL coach is better than Rodney Garner. Garner and Geathers have a lot in common when you think about it, an not good stuff. Garner will fit right in at Auburn where everything’s under the table and corrupt. Geathers said that he had accomplished everything at UGA, but since he didn’t earn a degree I guess it must be a family tradition for him. He is too lazy to really perform in the NFL in any meaningful way. UGA will be better off without him because the new talent knows that they can get playing time now.
air of mendacity
January 10th, 2013
8:55 am
Kwame will get his money, but I am concerned about his technique – he tends to stand straight up at the snap and gets pushed around easily (see recent bowl game where he disappeared and was pretty much dominated) – NFL nose tackles get very low and have leverage – he will be lucky to get any snaps – but again, he will have the money so good for him. You can’t coach 355 lbs.
air of mendacity
January 10th, 2013
8:58 am
red and black – don’t misunderstand – I am happy for him and I understand the decision – but don’t say he will have to work on technique a “little” – more than that is involved – some players have trouble getting low and it is the difference between a force and a below average player in the NFL.
Dawglasville
January 10th, 2013
9:10 am
Good luck Kwame. Don’t be part of the 85%. Be smart with your money. Stay humble and you will be fine.
dawgfan
January 10th, 2013
9:10 am
I hope Kwame knows that the first tape the NFL guys are going to look at in evaluating him is the Alabama game. Good luck with that.
Its hard to get too torn up about any of these defensive guys leaving early quite frankly. We’ll miss Jarvis Jones big play ability but other than that I fail to see how we could possibly be any worse off. I think Ogletree is overrated. There. I said it. I’m sorry.
Thanks.
n257s
January 10th, 2013
9:11 am
BIG mistake Geathers but Good luck and hope you prove us wrong and will last more than 2-3 years at the next level. Our Dawgs will keep up the fight just fine.
Just In...........
January 10th, 2013
9:13 am
The Cincinnati(Bulldawgs)Bengals will get him in the fourth round, He’ll line up besides GENO ATKINS who people thought was just average in Athens, and become a beast like ATKINS has. Then BullDawg nation will be saying why he never played like that on Saturdays? Then it’ll hit the minds of many to blog abou the coaching, realizing you had all this talent(Like Spurrier said) ad another one got away.Next year watch Garrison Smith and John Atkins along with Mike Thorton and the kid coming outta JC perform at a high level, but here me out folks, if They went 4-3 , instead of a3-4, this would be the #1 D in America. Lacy and Yeldon could not have run on UGA if they had Big bodies commanding double teams. Good luck Kwame, and ya;ll keep sending them big boys back to UGA. Some of us will miss you.
Nick
January 10th, 2013
9:14 am
After the horror stories we’ve been getting from recruits, it doesn’t seem like Gardner was doing much coordinating.
Yeah he was busy doing a lot of coaching. Funny how all the Garner bashing on this blog leaves off the long history of successful NFL Defensive Lineman that CRG has put in the League.
Burger King Manager
January 10th, 2013
9:19 am
Is a 4 game starter that cant even make it through a college game because he’s too out of shape ready for the NFL? No, but its his life. Best of luck to you.
lancer
January 10th, 2013
9:31 am
So… UGA hired both Chris White and Chris Wilson away from MSU?
Krystal Burger Cop
January 10th, 2013
9:35 am
Live update from Miami……
We are about to leave town and think we have secured all participating Krystal’s. This has been a tough yet exciting job to keep the Bama fans and their pants in check this year. We had a few close calls due to ND fans passing out but we located them to safe zones within the establishment. ND fans were very cautious as well not to drink too much because they knew it could end up with a naked Bama fan sitting on your shoulders. Also, university officials did a great job of explaining to the fans base that while being naked in Krystal’s is tolerated in the state of Alabama, it is not tolerated in places like New Orleans or Miami. Great job by UA!
P.S. I hope Bama does not make it to the BCSNCG next year so we are not required to work security.
McDawg
January 10th, 2013
9:53 am
see ya on Sunday-watching the NFL playoffs was like watching a UGA alumni reunion
HutsonMasonAdvisor
January 10th, 2013
9:58 am
At least Jumpy has Man-ed up. Been in School four years, time to move on.
Unlike Murray.
HutsonMasonAdvisor
January 10th, 2013
9:59 am
*Kwame
Lee
January 10th, 2013
10:12 am
The bottom line is that big time college and the NFL are meatgrinders. You only have so many years of football in that body before being shown out the door.
You read about the multi-million dollar salaries and signing bonuses paid to the star players, but the reality is that the NFL minimums are extremely lucrative and if you manage your finances, you can be set for life after a few years in the NFL.
For the 2012 season, minimum NFL base salaries are …
1) Rookie – $390,000
2) 1 year – $465,000
3) 2 year – $540,000
4) 3 year – $615,000
5) 4-6 year – $700,000
6) 7-9 year – $825,000
7) 10+ year – $925,000
Case in point, I thought Danny Ware was crazy when he left college for the NFL. Here was a guy who went from 1st string tailback in his freshman year to 3rd string in his junior year. But, he is still in the NFL and made a minimum of $700,000 last year. How many of us on this blog make that kind of scratch? Yeah, I thought so.
So, that extra year gives Ware an extra $7-800k in earnings potential. You could argue that if he stayed, he might have gone higer in the draft, but as has been mentioned before, that is no guarantee and he could get hurt and not make anything.
Geathers is in much the same situation as Ware. If he stays, does he really improve his draft opportunities? Maybe, maybe not.
Good luck to him.
Columbus Dawg
January 10th, 2013
10:29 am
This clown sees the writing on the wall. He knows that John Taylor is going to be the next BIG thing on UGA’s D line, and it would be embarrassing to have to get behind a redshirt freshman on the depth chart. Richt and Grantham know full well that they must put the best talent on the field in order to keep their jobs at this point. Geathers has been a joke just like John Jenkins, and it is now time for the highly over paid Grantham to produce, no matter what. The Dawg Nation can only hope that the reports on John Taylor are true. Seth Emerson’s article in Macon paper states that Geathers received a third thru sixth round evaluation. I’d like to know just what this idiot thinks he has accomplished at UGA. Good riddance.
Buzz 2011
January 10th, 2013
10:30 am
Kwalm down Dogs!! Your defense was no good anyway!
TERRY Y
January 10th, 2013
10:32 am
yea, thanks and good luck…those O linemen in the NFL are alot tougher than Alabama’s of which Geathers had a tough time competing against…one more year may have helped his draft status quite a bit…but, being short sighted is certainly what a lot of the younger kids and young adults let themselves make a rash decision. Good Luck.
Truth shall prevail
January 10th, 2013
10:39 am
Everyone has an qpinion about who should step up on the D-line. We heard about the workouts on Sterling Bailey. Coaches were very impressed in Orlando. He healthy and he’s a big kid! Yes there are others coming in that can contribute but remember the ones that have been there working behind the big time players! They want their chance too!
Truth shall prevail
January 10th, 2013
10:40 am
Good luck and God’s speed to Kwame. We will miss you!
LawDawg
January 10th, 2013
10:44 am
Wow. A lot of a-holes posting today. A lot of a-holes who seem to know little about football and apparently do not know what they are looking at in the trenches. The only time KG got “pushed around” was the SECCG and (you may have noticed if you understood football) but the Bama line pushed everyone around this year.
LawDawg
January 10th, 2013
10:47 am
dawgs01 – Clemons was at UGA for 5 years. That is pretty much as long as you can stay.
LogicalUS
January 10th, 2013
10:49 am
“John Taylor is going to be the next BIG thing on UGA’s D line, ”
“Geathers has been a joke just like John Jenkins”
Geez, no wonder that other SEC fans laugh at the disney dawgs. Your rant contradicts itself within a space of two sentences.
Why couldn’t the new “next big thing” beat out the two jokes on the UGA DL and was riding the pine while UGA would getting landblasted for 370 yds a game?
Funny, it was just a short time ago that Jenkins was the coming messiah of UGA defense, now he is a bum.
Suspect that this Taylor is just another of UGAs “Richard Samuel is just a bigger, faster Trent Richardson, Marcus Lattimore” delusions.
UGA Insider
January 10th, 2013
10:55 am
A player can be mediocre while at UGA and have incredible NFL careers….
Chris Clemons-sack leader for Seattle
Geno Atkins-best Dlineman in the NFL
Kwame will be a good pro and an NFL team will get him into good shape.
DawginLex
January 10th, 2013
11:00 am
Sorry Logical, you are wrong again.
We got gashed versus the running game because our linebackers are pass rushers and not run stoppers. Christian Robinson? He might weigh 220. Jones and Tree were very good players but struck no fear in a running game. Our D-Line lost some players due to injury and transfer and the depth killed us. Part of the 16 open scholarships. That gets exposed when you play quality teams.
Our nose tackle of the future is being redshirted-J Taylor. That is why we are not desperately going after JUCO NG’s. We have 3 other young players ready to step up too.
Geathers should have come back but the problem is, he wasn’t even guaranteed to start for us in 2013. His draft stock might be as high as it could ever be.
DawginLex
January 10th, 2013
11:02 am
Insider
Garner and Atkins had a running feud the entire time Atkins was in Athens and he took him out of the games and limited his snaps.
DP
January 10th, 2013
11:03 am
He did everything at Georgia he wanted to do?
Never started for a full season at his position, don’t think he ever made even Honorable Mention All SEC
Didn’t earn a degree (I’m assuming based on him being there only 3 years if he finishes this semester which is probably unlikely)
Didn’t play on a team that won an SEC championship or BCS championship
I would guess Richt would like to see his players have goals a little bit higher.
Ladies and gentlemen, Wrestling Two!
January 10th, 2013
11:23 am
Kwami Gaethers played more like Kawmi Brown, former number 1 bust. Sure he’s big, but he was ALWAYS going backwards. Did anyone notice te HUGE holes up the middle this year? I wish the guy the best, but to slow, too weak and needed to lose about 50 elbows and gain more foot speed. Those guys in the NFL are going to kick his a…..They are hardly intimidated by a big fat guy. I’m sincerely hoping — seriously hoping — I’m wrong. But I’m not. Sure, I’d love him in a Falcons suit in the 6th or 7th round. But didn’t we just draft a giant rooked at six six three thirty who hasn’t seen the feild? Good luck, kid.
LogicalUS
January 10th, 2013
11:30 am
“nose tackle of the future is being redshirted-J Taylor. That is why we are not desperately going after JUCO NG’s. We have 3 other young players ready to step up too. ”
Excuse the language, but horse pukey.
If the kid was he as great as people want to pretend now that the prior saviors are leaving then there is NO CHANCE that the coaching staff would have sat him when the UGA defense was having the huge problems it was having this season in slowing down the decent teams they played. Would not happened.
It would be like sitting Gurley because UGA had enough of a running game to get by….
Disney indeed.
David
January 10th, 2013
11:33 am
I though after the bowl game we could lose all four juniors because the NFL is out there for them. Now, it is time to bring in a new group and get them ready for the NFL, too. Three years is good enough for them and sometime in Jarvis Jones situation; he could left last year in two years and be playing now in the NFL.
Hunkerdown2013
January 10th, 2013
11:53 am
All I gotta say is good riddance, selfish players like him need to GTFO. Gathers name will be forgotten in a year or two.
DawginLex
January 10th, 2013
11:57 am
logical
Can you not read? The linebackers are the playmakers in the 3-4, not the freaking nose guard.
Good lord
Why do I even waste my time with someone who has no reading comprehension skills and who understands zilch about football
DawginLex
January 10th, 2013
11:59 am
LogicalUS
January 10th, 2013
11:30 am
“nose tackle of the future is being redshirted-J Taylor. That is why we are not desperately going after JUCO NG’s. We have 3 other young players ready to step up too. ”
Excuse the language, but horse pukey.
If the kid was he as great as people want to pretend now that the prior saviors are leaving then there is NO CHANCE that the coaching staff would have sat him when the UGA defense was having the huge problems it was having this season in slowing down the decent teams they played. Would not happened.
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Jenkins and Geathers were better than all of the others. That doesn’t mean that can’t step up when it is their turn
Geez
UGA grad
January 10th, 2013
12:07 pm
Every year, UGA just like all SEC schools has to wish our athletes a good bye and a good luck. These decisions are theirs to make.
As for 2013, I am excited about our new D line coach, he has a solid resume and his alma mater, U of Oklahoma, speak well of him.
Our newbies will be pumped and motivated. UGA should EASILY improve on D vs 2012 or recent past years. If not, UGA WILL never win the SEC.
Go Dogs
Class of 71&73
1eyedJack
January 10th, 2013
12:33 pm
The Geathers family should officially change their last name to Willeavearly.
Might have still been 2nd string next year behind Jonathan Taylor.
JB
January 10th, 2013
12:37 pm
Not really a big loss. For depth yes, but a game changer no. I’m trying to think of one explosive play……can’t………………Next…….and there are some ready……..Thanks for your service though.
Former Dawg Player Father
January 10th, 2013
12:38 pm
As the father of a former player who is now currently playing in the CFL with hopes of latching on to a NFL team, it is unfortunate that some people on these blogs have no( yes no) understanding of the dynamics it takes to play at UGA or any other premier program. The daily grind of school, tutoring, labs, film watching, football homework, practice, medical treatment , meetings, workouts and various other requirements from the university does to the student athlete.
When a student athlete like Geathers has nagging injuries, gets double teamed, crack backed, rolled up on and beat up during practice and games on top of all the items listed above it is not as easy to “comeback” like one of the smaller athletes and skill guys. Overall this is a decision he should have made because of the issues 99.9% of you have no clue about. I guarantee you one thing most of you will claim him as a “Georgia Bulldawg” if he does well in the NFL, the same guys will be on these blogs the day of the draft and count him toward the numbers of Georgia Bulldogs drafted and yell out loud of how UGA did good in the draft,
So before many of you keep trash talking, learn about what these young people go through and how many many of them are truly fighting for their personal existence and their livelyhood that many of them have had to fight for much of their lives.
Have a great day and Go Dawgs!
Dum-Bass
January 10th, 2013
12:42 pm
After these departures, and there will be more, I’m changing my top 5 prediction to maybe a top 10 finish. The offense will still be OK, but the defense will not be.
azdawg
January 10th, 2013
12:52 pm
With KG leaving just about wipes out most of the starting Defense for the dawgs. Well, most folks thought after losing 3 starters on the OL from 2011 team that would be a problem but actually the OL performed better this season then last. Having Gurshall as RB’s helped ease the transition. Maybe the same will happen to the D w/all the new faces next season. Hope so. Having most of the Offense returning next season will help D immensely. Hope so, again.
Bernie Matt
January 10th, 2013
1:04 pm
Since GA is a “red state”, I assume most Georgians do not believe in Welfare or “public assistance”. So why are the citizens of GA paying for the “welfare” for Mark Fox. He clearly is not working! He’s letting Richt offer basketball positions to football prospects and he can’t even muster a decent showing against an average to good UFL team!
bobby
January 10th, 2013
1:05 pm
Kwame is not ready for the NFL i think he needs one more year of seasoning. He still plays to high at times and i believe with an year of coaching, learning to play more low regularly and more consistent play he could’ve been a first round pick. he did play well here but not on a consistent basis. one more year would’ve helped him but the geathers family has a history of turning pro early.
MT
January 10th, 2013
1:09 pm
Geathers had to leave the game due to fatigue.
Geathers had to leave the game due to fatigue.
Geathers had to leave the game due to fatigue.
This is what bothers me. Had to leave the game because he was tired.
What is this coaching staff thinking?
This is the SEC, These guys should run sprints and be in shape like
a high school team that has to play both ways.
I still say conditioning is what cost us the game against Bama. Alabama’s backs
were not getting those big gains until the second half, it was obvious our defense was give out.This goes back to coaching.
Florida basketball
January 10th, 2013
1:20 pm
Bernie Matt: Florida is an “average to good” team. Wow! I am a UGA fan, but Florida is one of the top 10-15 teams in the nation easily.
DawginLex
January 10th, 2013
1:24 pm
We need to cut strings with Mark Fox and hire Orlando Antiqua from Kentucky.
Get it done with his agent behind the scenes right now Greg M!!!
To: father of Pro player
January 10th, 2013
1:31 pm
Sir, you hit the nailon the head. you opened my eyes and you are 200% correct.
Go Dogs
It starts with coaching that motivates
January 10th, 2013
1:38 pm
UGA’s O
Ine had a new coach entering his second year. I do not know why, the 2012 O lne played well and with experience, coaching communication and depth, will make us better.
The opposite is true with UGA’s D line, especially. In 2013, we will have a new D line coach, and new but healthy group of very physical players. I see major upward motion here. Look at the stats for 2012. why lament the exodus of the GA D for that year??
Go Dogs.
RedandBlackDAWG
January 10th, 2013
2:21 pm
On second thought, this guy was a reject. Thanks for coming out
James at Amelia Island , Florida
January 10th, 2013
2:30 pm
Good luck to you in the NFL. UGA will reload and will be fine on defense. I really like the new D-Line Coach. It’s time to bring in the new guys who love UGA and want to play. We must always recruit knowing some of the guys will turn pro in their 3rd year. Hard to turn down the $$ in the NFL.
Bring on the new guys who will work hard to play defense and who want to be at UGA.
Go Dawgs !
LawDawg
January 10th, 2013
2:45 pm
DawginLex: Well said WRT the run defense.
Hunkerdown: on what are you basing your assumption that Geathers is selfish?
Everyone hating on Geathers either doesn’t understand football or is a troll.
LawDawg
January 10th, 2013
2:48 pm
MT – is that just bad satire? How many DTs play every single game? The answer may surprise you (its none) and they all leave the game due to fatigue. Its a pretty tiring position to play. I’m assuming you have never played a game of football in your life. You know who else frequently leaves games to catch breath? Every defensive position (except DB, usually), as well as RB and WR. Not really unusual.
Former Dawg Player Father – well said.
LawDawg
January 10th, 2013
2:49 pm
I hate that my beloved team has such a vitriolic, arrogant, and ignorant fan base.
Seriously, where did all this hate for Kwame come from? I’ve never heard any real fan crap on a DGD like this. It is really, really strange.
RNB
January 10th, 2013
2:53 pm
The defense was going to struggle next year with or without Kwame.
RedandBlackDAWG
January 10th, 2013
3:04 pm
RedandBlackDAWG
January 10th, 2013
2:21 pm
I suppose I should somehow be flattered that some idiot on this blog, chose to use my nickname to post something stupid and contradictory, but I assure you I am not.
If you haven’t got the equipment needed to be a man, don’t try to mess with a person who does. It makes you look childish at best. Just a gutless wonder.
UGA Basketball
January 10th, 2013
4:40 pm
Georgia basketball has about hit an all time low. Some of hugh durhams terrible teams in the 1990’s would crush the current team. This year’s team does give effort but does not play with passion, caldwell pope is the only decent player the dawgs have this year. These other 2 and 3 star players are beyond pathethic. Never seen a team with lack of ball sense and scoring. I mean our guys can’t even finish off lay ups let alone jumpers or three’s. Fox needs to go ASAP…
MT
January 10th, 2013
5:33 pm
LawDawg
You assume wrong ,I played a down or two. Say what you want but the defense was tired out in the Bama game, even one of the commentor’s said something about it.Let me tell you something wise man, just because someone says something negative doesn’t mean their haters. Got it.
UGADawg97
January 10th, 2013
8:21 pm
Too bad AM didn’t go pro too. It is time for Mason to get a shot. Murray plays poorly in big games and is to the point where I just don’t see him getting any better.
UGADawg97
January 10th, 2013
8:22 pm
And yes our hoops team sucks but the Gators are legit final 4 contenders.
aarh
January 10th, 2013
8:57 pm
He did everything he wanted to do at UGA? I would think one thing he should want to do is start, & another is win a championship. He only started, what, 4 games. I mean, come on! I guess I’m not surprised though. People go pro all the time these days.
RED DOG 77
January 11th, 2013
12:34 am
HEY………..Red dawg…………..Leave my name alone dude !………..Try to be original how bout it…………..Sincerily………..RED
RED DOG 77
January 11th, 2013
12:39 am
Oh and by the way “Red dawg”…………I have been on this site for years as RED DOG…….you? I think mabe 6months……………..So back-off Bub…………….RED
Dawg Tired
January 11th, 2013
1:42 pm
I hope he does well in NFL. I am disappointed to read the following: “I think I did everything at Georgia that I wanted to do.” I would think that he would of at a minimum wanted to play on a team that was a SEC Champion (which, as we know, has usually resulted in a National Championship in recent years).
Dawg Tired
January 11th, 2013
1:44 pm
One question for the day to Dawg fans: Why is our AD “pleased with the direction CMF has the basketball program headed?”
flo-ri-duh
January 11th, 2013
2:04 pm
Good luck to Kwame…. hate to see you go but thanks for being a Dawg. Jonathan Taylor is the likely starter at NT in 2013. Clemson, S.C. and LSU – is there a more difficult schedule to start with any where in the nation? Signing day coming soon and UGA needs to close strong – Toby Johnson, Laremy Tunsil, Montravius Adams, Alvin Kamara, Reuben Foster.
flo-ri-duh
January 11th, 2013
2:06 pm
Don’t think UGA is pleased withe the basketball program…… recruiting in state recruits is key and so far has been a failure.
flo-ri-duh
January 11th, 2013
2:07 pm
In basketball you can leave any time – after one year if you wish and that makes recruiting priority #1. Florida and Kentucky have been successful – why not UGA?
flo-ri-duh
January 11th, 2013
2:10 pm
To get the in state recruits in Georgia they would have to be willing to invest the cash necessary to draw a top five college coach – probably won’t happen.