Mark Bradley

By Max Sizemore

August 7, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this

Georgia wins 10, losing to Florida and Auburn.

Tech wins five.

Falcons win four.

By cdez

August 7, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this

georgia 12 ga tech 8 falcons 4

By rocketcityjacket

August 7, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

GEORGIA TECH-8 georgia-10 falcons-4 (but who cares)

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 7, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this

UGA 11-1

Tech 4-8

Falcons 3-13

With the Falcons schedule 3 wins looks pretty tough.

By Maniac is accurate

August 7, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

I grew up a Dawg fan, went to Ga. Southern and my daughter is going to Tech, where, lo and behold a beloved former GSU coach now leads the Jackets.

I think Georgia could win them all, if, they really focus and get off to a strong start. Rythm is important.

I’m thinking Tech wins eight and its bowl game. Paul Johnson is not Chan Gailey.

And, finally, down in Statesboro, Chris Hatcher progresses in year two to nine or 10 wins.

As for the Falcons, the current coach, GM and roster reminds me of 1977, Leeman Bennett’s debut. Mike Smith and the Birds go 8-8. Heck, with any breaks they could have won seven last year.

By Sherman

August 7, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

Dawgs lose 3, win 9 Tech 6 and 6 Falcons 5 and 11

By what about us?

August 7, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this

GEORGIA SOUTHERN will win 9 in a rebuilding year with a veteran defense, but over 50 freshmen on the roster on our way to another playoff berth.

as for the others… falcons: 5 tech: 7 uga: 9

By Cremins

August 7, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

UGA - 11 wins (with a loss to GT, I am a homer after all) GT - 7 wins Falcons - 0 wins, they couldn’t beat Duke

By mikey

August 7, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this

UGA wins them all. Tech wins 7. Falcons win 6.

By Gadawg

August 7, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this

DAWGS win 12(Big win in Jax. this Year)

Tech(who cares?)

Falcons (8 an 8)

By Tech75

August 7, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

Tech 7-5 and wins bowl game.

Ga 10-2 and lose to FL and Auburn.

Falcons 5-11.

By Rob

August 7, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

Tech will beat BC

By T-Bone

August 7, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

Tech wins 7, but I disagree with the venerable Mr. Bradley. They will lost to FSA, but beat NC.

Ugh-A wins 11, but (again contra Mark Bradley) they lose to Florida.

Falcons win 4. I don’t know who they’ll beat. Hell, they might lose ‘em all, which would be fine by me. That’ll be a better draft position.

By GSU=Who Cares??!!

August 7, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

UGA-12 Tech-6 Falcons-2

What the heck I will predict the Hawks win 39 games, and next year the braves will win 72 games.

Oh and why do we care about Georgia Southern? Wake me when they join the big boys in Div-1.

By Roswell Ed

August 7, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

UGA 10 GA Tech 6 Falcons 6

By Ron

August 7, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

UGA-Losses 1 to either LSU or Auburn, but wins East and SECCG, then wins in Miami.

Tech-Wins 6. Gets better later in the season.

Falcons- Who?

By gt

August 7, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this

GT-8 uga-11 falcons- stadium blows up

By Pete

August 7, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

No one knows how many games ANY team will win. First……if Georgia played legitimate teams early in the schedule, as USC and Ohio State do, you could have an ounce of respect for their program. As it stands now, their schedule is designed and groomed to play “nobodies” the first 3 to 4 weeks, and………the NCAA allows such nonsense. Pathetic.

By Mickey Mouse

August 7, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

UGA-12 GT-6 Falcons-4 Gators-8

By PTC DAWG

August 7, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

19..regular season…

UGA 11

GT 4

Atl 4

By DawginLex

August 7, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

To Pete,

Nobody in their right mind has attacked UGA’s schedule. The fact that you are………hmmm…. Tell me you didn’t say Ohio state when talking about schedules……………….

UGA 13-1 Tech 8-5 Falcons 6-10

both college teams will win bowl games

By nostradamus

August 7, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

Georgia: 8-4, losing @ASU, vs. UT, @LSU and vs. UF in Jax.

GT: 7-5, losing @BC, @VT, @Clemson, vs. Miami and @GA.

Falcons: who cares?

By Oz

August 7, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

A preseason look back at superbowl 42:

ODE TO ELI

It doesn’t take much to make me happy. When you stay hungry, everything tastes good. But I do need a quarterback.

When I first saw Eli Manning I was suprised. Peyton has a brother in the NFL? I gave up on him many times. (Flashes of brilliance, too gangly, and way too many interceptions). But he never gave up on me and I said yes under an unretracted roof in Phoenix last Superbowl sunday.

Outlined against a blue grey curtain of certain and sudden death, Eli slipped the surly grasp of the blitz. He wheeled and flung and did a hundred things I’ve only dreamed of. His oval soared long and delirious over tangled arms and teeth clenched in hate. Once more into the breech he joined the tumbling mirth and offered a wounded desperation that a wide-out held on to like it was the Lombardi Trophy.

The next thing you know, Burress fakes the post, and son I got High Fives way down low, low, low…..

No, it doesn’t take much to make me happy. Not much at all.

THE END

Go Dawgs!! (but they only win 9 games) Go Falcons!! (but they only win 6 games)

Go Tech! (but they only win 5 games)

Eli in a repeat of the superbowl ring!! That’s a guarantee. We havent’ seen the likes of Eli in ages. Wait’ll they get a load of him this year.

By Andrew

August 7, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

Pete,

Are you insane? Have you lost your mind? You’re an idiot!!! Georgia plays two easy games at the beginning of the season, one of which is Central Michigan who has a great QB and beat Purdue in a bowl game last year, you lose respect for them? They play the toughest schedule in the nation. Congrats to USC and Ohio St. for playing each other in week 2 instead of week 4, when we play Arizona St. They dont play even close to our schedule after that.

People like you shouldn’t be allowed to post nonsense like that on this board.

By Raleigh Brave

August 7, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

Falcons never beat Detroit.

By Raleigh Brave

August 7, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

Falcons rarely beat Detroit. What’s the record there?

By Brian

August 7, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

UGA will lose 3 (Auburn, Florida and LSU)

Tech will go 6 and 6.

Falcons will win 5.

By Milton Jeff

August 7, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

Pete: PLEASE! OSU’s 2 tough games this year..USC & Wisc. Mich will have a “re-building” year. USC..maybe OSU & UCLA will be a challenge. GA: 11-1 GT: 7-5 FALCONS: 6-10

By Andy

August 7, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

UGA 10

GT 6

Falcons 4

By War Eagle

August 7, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

Ga.-10 + a bowl

G.T.-8 + a bowl

Falcons-5

It will be nice to get back to college football and cool fall afternoons. Good luck to all the teams.

War Eagle

By Uncle Johnny

August 7, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

Pipe dreams! I don’t know what you mutts are smoking, but it must be strong.

Georgia will lose to S. Car., Tennessee, Florida, Auburn, Ga. Tech. and Vanderbilt. At season’s end, QB will opt to go pro and Richt will leave to go to Miami.

Players cannot play well with handcuffs and legirons on.

Falcons may win one game, if they’re lucky.

Tech will win 9 games.

By Mark Bradley

August 7, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

OK, so I wasn’t wrong: I’m a little more optimistic than most of you, especially in my Falcons pick.

And I’d like to thank T-Bone for describing me as “venerable.” Most people use less flattering adjectives.

By A_Town_Down

August 7, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

UGA - 10 wins with one or two losses (schedule is too tough, and they really need to tighten-up and focus)

GT - 6 wins (any undiscipline team will lose to Tech, regardless of the talent differential — VT, Miami, FSU, and possibly UGA)

Falcons - unless this team makes strong showings in the first two games the ship will sink quickly. A reasonable guess would be 4; however given that we have NO interior players, no TE, and very young corners… winning no more than 2 games could be a strong possibility.

By A_Town_Down

August 7, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

Mark,

Your unsupportable optimism for the Falcons makes you a better brother-in-law than sports writer. Then again, we need someone to play good cop to Mr. Moore and me.

By Mark Bradley

August 7, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

Speaking of Ohio State: The Buckeyes will lose at Southern Call and nowhere else. But that won’t be good enough to get them into the BCS title game this time. Georgia and USC will make it instead.

By UGA1

August 7, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

UGA-11 Tech-5 Falcons-4

By Brock

August 7, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

Pete…Seriously? I am a Tech fan but you’ve got to be kidding me with that baloney. Ga has the hardest schedule in the NCAA. No doubt. To even post something like that shows you are a homer for Ohio St or USC. I hope you are trying to be “funny”( I don’t see the humor) or simply trying to get a rise out of people, either way you can’t truly believe what you posted.

GA=9 wins.Lose to LSU, FLA, Auburn Tech=7 wins Falcants=4 wins

By tjs

August 7, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

UGA 8

Tech 7

Falcons 5

A fair year for Georgia football…

By GT Jackets

August 7, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

GT 8 wins (7 regular season and a bowl) Georgia 10 wins (10 regular season - bowl loss) Falcons 4 wins (might as well get Matt Ryan some experience)

By Steve

August 7, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

Thuga will lose to South Carolina, Arizona State, Tennessee, LSU, Florida, Alabama, and Auburn, and will be involved in at least 5 fights during games. Soldier Boy will replace the Dixie Redcoat Band as the halftime entertainment for all games.

By fearless

August 7, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

ga-11

tech-7

falcons-7

yep. 7

By GTfan2009

August 7, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

UGA wins 9- loses to SC, LSU, FL GT wins 9- loses to VT, Clemson, UGA Falcons wins 4

By toni

August 7, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

georgia 11

tech 8

faicons 7

By Yokohama Daze

August 7, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

Georgia disappoints a bit (sigh), winning 9, with losses to a very irritated Fla, LSU, and a surprise close loss early at SC.

Tech wins five, maybe six if the kids play solid defense and adjust quickly enough to what Paul Johnson wants to do.

The Falcons? The fewer wins, the better frankly. This team needs a couple or three very good drafts back to back. Still a little disappointed they chose Ryan over Dorsey this year, but if Ryan can avoid David Carr’s fate can stay on his feet, he’ll be a good one down the road. Three wins this year (Detroit, KC, Carolina once), and one of the top two picks in the draft. It’ll be interesting to see how they play that- take a Michael Crabtree at WR (not necessary if Robinson Douglas and White are playmakers), or perhaps Michael Oher to give them the start of a dominant offensive line, shifting Baker to RT? Trade down, and stock up on draft picks? Dimitroff will have another interesting set of decisions to make next spring. Wouldn’t surprise me a bit to see Stafford jump after this year, allowing Dimitroff to auction off his pick to the highest bidder.

By rob2595

August 7, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

I am a UGA fan and while we could lose to as many as 8 teams we play we are also able to run the table which is what I will pick them to do which is 14 wins with SEC title and BCS Title

I also am not a Tech hater but I am not big on the Paul Johnson style. That said the ACC is horrible and I think they can win 8 and the bowl game to make 9.

The Falcons are not as bad as some think. The oline is better, the runnin game is better, the LB are better, the WR are improved, the coaching is better, and the secondary is worse but less arrogant with the loss of ME-Hall. Falcons win 6.

UGA - 14 GT - 9 Falcons - 6

By Mark Bradley

August 7, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

The Falcons have actually split their past six games with Detroit, dating back to 1998.

By Dick

August 7, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

UGA-9 and Auburn wins SEC championship Tech-8 Falcons-4

By Mark Bradley

August 7, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

I pick the Falcons to lose 11 games and that’s “unsupportable optimism”? Imagine how many I’d pick them to lose were I a pessimist.

By gsueagle

August 7, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

the eagles will be coming to join those so-called ‘big boys’ in athens on august 30. last time we were there, there were about 85000 very quiet people for most of the game. the other 10000 were southern fans.

remind me again what your first string offense was doing on the field with less than 2 minutes to go in the 4th quarter…maybe it was because we came up there and stood toe to toe with you and the game was just too close for comfort. and that was without our leading rusher for the entire game after the opening series.

uga fans, for some reason, need a lesson in humility. i don’t know why…it’s not like you have won anything in the past 27 years. and it’s going to be a long fall from the top this year.

By Dawg Fud

August 7, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

Steve is really dumb.

GO DAWGS!

By phil

August 7, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

Dogs = 9-3 Tech = 7-5 Falcons = 4-12

Dogs are a very good team but face an absolutely brutal schedule. There might be some payback from the Gators this year given the bad blood created by the Dogs last year.

By Tim

August 7, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Uncle Johnny must be in a retirement home with his brain on life support to think the Dawgs will lose 7 games. Do i think they will go undefeated probably not but they do have a real shot at it as well as winning the SEC and National Championship.

As far as players in handcuffs yes we had a few young players mess up which is not good but it is players who probably would not have contributed this year anyway and they are being delt with.

As far as Georgia Tech and the Falcons it is anyone’s guess.

I cannot wait for August 30th to come to see UGA start a possible National Championship Season. It will be tuff with the schedule they have but it should be exciting.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS SIC EM WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOWF WOOF

By GWJ

August 7, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

gsueagle,when you wake up from your dream….you might see reality.

By Matt

August 7, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

OK so most of all I am a foot ball fan! And Mark I think you are pretty close!

GEORGIA: I have read a ton of articles, seen a lot of footage and closely watched the growth of this team. Anyone who sits here and can really say that UGA is going to only win 8 or 9 games, really doesnt know anything about college football. This team has what it takes to run the table. I agree with Mark that the Auburn game will be tough, but my USF BULLS showed last year that they have weaknesses. I also think the LSU game will be tough. I have always been a believer that you are the champion till someone knocks you off! I think UGA season comes down to the UF game. I also think there are going to be alot of people arrested in Jacksonville that Saturday! Dawgs squeek out a close on KM ability to control the ball late in the 4th quarter. So my prediction for UGA…. 12 and 0 and living up to the hype!

GEORGIA TECH: For the jackets its gonna be a tough year. Learning the new system will be very trying. I think Mark is right again with his picks but I think they loose to FSU and upset UM at home. That makes them 6 and 6 and because of the following and heritage of GT,that gives them a bowl game around th 20th of December.

FALCONS: I could sit here and type for days, but I will spare all the everyday bloggers here. I think they arent going to be as bad as everyone thinks. Some lucky breaks, hustle, strong leadership and growth as young players will probably win 6 to 7 games for the Falcons. They wont be blow outs, they wont dominate games, they will probably not have any probowlers, but the Falcons could find themselves winning a few games late with a 40 yarder from Jason Elam. And if I was a gambling man, Id say that was a pretty safe bet, especially kicking inside.

Im soo ready for football season!

By AtlMike

August 7, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

UGA-12, Trade School-5, Falcons-5

By Tampa Dawg

August 7, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Pete, you are the biggest moron I’ve ever heard of with that lame comment about UGA’s easy schedule. UGA-12; Tech-6; Birds-6

By Notre Don't

August 7, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

UGA - 9 GT - 8 Falcons - 7

By swimdawg68

August 7, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

UGA has the most difficult schedule in the country. I predict they will go 11-1. I see the only potential loss is to LSU. We will however win the SEC title and also the National Championship. WE have too much talent on both sides of the ball for anyone to handle us.

The gators seem to forget that you win with defense, and we hung 42 points on that defense last year. This year we are a better offensive team and our defense is better. The Gators may have a more improved offense but their defense has not improved. They will not be able to stop us, just like last year. I look for Stafford to have a great day against those sub-par DB’s on Urban “Crier’s” team.

All you SEC people out their, if you think Moreno is great wait till you see his back-up Caleb King. I know I can’t wait.

By auburn suxs

August 7, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

I just don’t see us losing to allbarn ,only because they have a new offence and their d is overrated. I do think it will be close until the 4th Qt and then it will be monroe left , monroe right , I still see alot of three and outs for auburn, after seeing the practice this week the QB are way off the mark and the cb can’t cover anyone, hope you all don’t lose anymore players in the secondary, cause it will be ugly. I see auburn winning 6 or 7 games this yr.

By The Way It Is

August 7, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

UGA - 10 (losses to FL, TN…no SEC Championship or BCS), Tech - 9 (losses to VT, Clemson, UGA…schedule just isn’t that tough), Falcons - 6 wins, 10 losses

By Dawg Fud

August 7, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

gsueagle

I think the majority of UGA fans have great respect for GSU…and the UGA coaching staff and players certainly do. I may be incorrect, but I thought Peterson played the majority of game last time UGA and GSU squared off in Athens??? He had a great game. Didn’t he put up about 200 yards on the Dawgs D? However, I do not recall the game coming down close to the wire as you recount.

By T Money

August 7, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

Georgia wins 10, losing to Florida and at Auburn

Georgia Tech wins 7, losing at Boston College, at Virginia Tech, at Clemson, vs Florida State, and at Georgia

Falcons win 5 vs Detroit, at Oakland, vs New Orleans, vs Carolina, and vs St. Louis

By Ed

August 7, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

Georgia wins 13 and the N.C., losing at LSU. Tech wins 7, Falcons 6.

By Darth Hater

August 7, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

The Bulldogs will lose 1 regular-season game.
(Poor Mark Richt ALWAYS loses at least one game his team should win.)

The Falcons will lose 9 games.

The Yellow Jackets will lose 4 games.

Brett Farve will lose his sanity in New York.

The Braves will lose their inept pitching coach and FINALLY regain Leo Mazzone.

Mark Bradley will lose more hair.

The Thrashers ownership will lose the respect of their remaining season ticket base through even greater arrogance combined with incompetence.

The Hawks will just lose.

I will lose my life’s savings at the gas pump.

Arthur Blank will lose even more credibility along with even more of his money.

Five Points Career Panhandlers will (temporarily) lose a vital revenue stream.

Mike Vick will lose.. $130 million and at least 2 prison boyfriends.

By steve

August 7, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

Dawgs - 10 wins (unfortunately a loss to Florida included)

GT - win 6 maybe 7

Falcons - Who cares?

GSU (Georgia Southern NOT Georgia State) - 7 Chris Hatcher has too many freshman and sophomores in key roles to win more than 7. They are as young a team as you will find anywhere in the country. But anyway, GO EAGLES!!!

By Idiot Pete

August 7, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

Hey Pete,

By Gary

August 7, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

Despite Georgia’s tough schedule, I think the Dawgs will win every single game on their schedule though they will have a few scares just like they did in 1980. They will have enough weapons to win the close ones. Tech on the other hand will have more trouble than you think adjusting to their new coach and offensive philosophy and you’re dreaming if you think they will beat FSU. That team I think will surprise a lot of people and play for the conference championship. I think Tech will win no more than 5 games. The same for the Falcons. Nothing I have seen or heard so far tells me they’ll be any better than last year. I think they win 5 games. There you have it. Georgia 12 wins, Tech 5 wins, Falcons 5 wins.

By Ed

August 7, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Georgia wins 10

Georgia Tech wins 8

Falcons win 8

By Josh M

August 7, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Georgia wins 11. The Falcons win 16. Tech wins -4.

By Mandy

August 7, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

I’m a UGA alum and HUGE fan but Georgia wins 11 regular season games losing to either FL or LSU (no way we can win back-to-back weeks, plays in the SECCG and depends on how the polls fare, the BCS title game.

Tech - who cares. new coach, new system. maybe 7-5.

Falcons - better now that Vick is gone. won’t make the playoffs but will be better than last year.

By rAY ROBERTS

August 7, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Georgia-10 wins Tech 9 wins Falcons 8 wins

Falcons and Tech will be better than most anticipate and with some breaks here and there, much better. By the way; 27 combined wins will be more than either Hawks or Thrashers who have no clue from ownership.

By richtfan

August 7, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Mark,

what evidence do you have to suggest that Auburn can beat Georgia this season? New DC, New OC, New unproven qb. new schemes on both sides of the ball. they’ll be lucky to win 8 games this season imho.

By DaleS

August 7, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Dawgs lose 2 Tech wins 7 Falcons go 6-10 but are “in” 11 games into mid fourth quarter

By Billy

August 7, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Pete,

Youngstown State, Ohio and Troy sound tough, those are OSU 3 games around Southern Cal

By TJ

August 7, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

Tech is terrible.

Tey won’t beat BC or any other decent team in the ACC.

By the way, when is the last time Tech Beat BC? 1992?

haha.

Go Falcons!

By dgroy

August 7, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

Georgia loses to SC, FL, GT and some other team. Falcons are no better than 4-12…..GSU?

By uga95

August 7, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

As a huge Dawg fan, I’ll take 11 wins in a heartbeat!!

That schedule is brutal! And with a preseason number 1 ranking, having only one loss definitely puts us in the championship game!

Man would I love the opportunity to put a good old fashioned SEC beatdown on Southern Cal!!

By Rick

August 7, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

UGA 10 WINS. TWO LOSSES WILL BE TO LSU AND AUBURN.

FALCONS 6 WINS

GA TECH 7 WINS

By Faithful

August 7, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

UGA=10 + bowl (but not NC game) GT=6 Falcons=4

Emory Football= Still Undeafeated

If you don’t know the joke, go look it up.

By remoley

August 7, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

Georgia 11-1 (Loses to Florida) Tech 5-7 (Does not beat FSU or Miami) Falcons 3-13 (Detroit, Carolina, St Louis)

By HairyDawg1983

August 7, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

What are you kidding me! Auburn?! You realize you are talking about a team which is breaking in a new QB as well as an entirely new offensive system… They don’t have the right personelle needed to run the spread offense to their full effect yet. It will take at least two or three years for Auburn’s new offensive strategy to take flight. Alabama wins the west because of more experience and everyone is looking at LSU and Auburn (both of whom have no experience in the QB position). The Dawgs win the east though and go through a paper tiger schedule with maybe one loss to either Florida or Alabama (though hopefully no losses). Go Dawgs!!!

By Uga living in dreamland

August 7, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

true they will have a good season i say they will win 10 games plus the bowl game Uga This is realality. like people say all good things must come to an end As for Georgia tech since the Acc sucks as people say i say they have a chance to go 10 win that includes the bowl game and falcon win 6

By Paddy

August 7, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

Everybody is right good going.

Hawks win 9 Thrashers win 10

By John S.

August 7, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

Mark- What the hell are you thinking? Georgia is so much more talented than Auburn. I don’t care if the game is in Auburn or in Athens, UGA will win this game. Kodi Burns is overrated and Auburn is overrated. Auburn won’t be any better (or worse) than they already were last year or any of the years before. Matt Stafford and Knowshon will run and pass all over their defense! Final score:

UGA 34

AUB 21

By HairyDawg1983

August 7, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

What are you kidding me! Auburn?! You realize you are talking about a team which is breaking in a new QB as well as an entirely new offensive system… They don’t have the right personelle needed to run the spread offense to their full effect yet. It will take at least two or three years for Auburn’s new offensive strategy to take flight. Alabama wins the west because of more experience and everyone is looking at LSU and Auburn (both of whom have no experience in the QB position). The Dawgs win the east though and go through a paper tiger schedule with maybe one loss to either Florida or Alabama (though hopefully no losses). Go Dawgs!!!

By Jeff Turner

August 7, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

Georgia = 9 Ga Tech = 8 Falcons = 7

By gsueagle

August 7, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

i am awake. and the reality of it is it was 10-7 at halftime. i was there. the stadium was pretty quiet. more reality: golden boy david greene and the rest of your first string offense was on the field with 2:00 to go in the game to try to score because apparently 41-28 was too close for marky mark richt. didn’t go down to the wire because of a big 3rd quarter for uga with a couple of big plays on offense and special teams.

peterson played in the 2000 game and had about 150 yards. final score of that one was 29-7. we moved the ball pretty well all day…just couldn’t get into the endzone. jermaine austin was our leading rusher in ‘04. he went down with an ankle injury on the opening drive of the game and did not return. our backup was hurt, so our 3rd string guy had to carry the load all game. he scored 2 td’s. 48-28 final…but we had the ball down 41-28 late 4th quarter, but couldn’t score. uga’s first string offense managed another score to make it look a little more convincing.

we have a better coach this year than in 2004. we are just really young. i never said we would win the game. but if we didn’t think we had a chance, our guys wouldn’t even load the bus. we have over 50 freshmen on the roster. give hatcher a few years. we will be a powerhouse. and after the ncaa lifts the ban on jumping divisions, we might just come join the ‘big boys’ in I-A. we are doing a feasibility study right now. if we can hang on to hatcher, things might get really good down in statesboro in a few short years…

By GSU=Who Cares??!!

August 7, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

GSUEAGLE

You guys still lost, doesnt matter what else happen but you guys still lost. Plus the only people whom report on GSU are the people whom live south of Macon. Maybe by the year 2025 GSU will join 1-A and maybe play some big name teams. I mean come on who gets excited about Mid Tenn State? Or the Citadel coming to town. I am not trying to dog GSU, but facts are that most people who go to GSU still love UGA, plus many folks just dont follow 1-AA football, 1-AA gets to shine the first week of the season, last year was a fluke cause Michigan suked anyway lol. Again when GSU wakes up and there small majority of alumni donate money to the school to move it up to the big boys then we can talk about it again until then GSU is the family dollar of college football in this state, while Georgia is the 5th Avenue

By Gadawg

August 7, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

Gameclucks?, anyone saying the clucks will beat the DAWGS are delusional. At best someone will watch to see if they can tear their way out of a wet paper sack. get real people and as for the Number One Team in the country GO DAWGS!!!!

By HairyDawg1983

August 7, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

What are you kidding me! Auburn?! You realize you are talking about a team which is breaking in a new QB as well as an entirely new offensive system… They don’t have the right personelle needed to run the spread offense to their full effect yet. It will take at least two or three years for Auburn’s new offensive strategy to take flight. Alabama wins the west because of more experience and everyone is looking at LSU and Auburn (both of whom have no experience in the QB position). The Dawgs win the east though and go through a paper tiger schedule with maybe one loss to either Florida or Alabama (though hopefully no losses). Go Dawgs!!!

By Brian

August 7, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

UGA 44 GSU 10

UGA 35 CMU 13

UGA 24 USC 14

UGA 33 ASU 27

UGA 24 ALA 20

UGA 38 UT 24

UGA 28 VAN 21

UGA 17 LSU 13

UGA 31 UFL 30

UGA 21 UKY 7

UGA 24 AUB 28

UGA 20 GT 17

By HairyDawg1983

August 7, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

What are you kidding me! Auburn?! You realize you are talking about a team which is breaking in a new QB as well as an entirely new offensive system… They don’t have the right personelle needed to run the spread offense to their full effect yet. It will take at least two or three years for Auburn’s new offensive strategy to take flight. Alabama wins the west because of more experience and everyone is looking at LSU and Auburn (both of whom have no experience in the QB position). The Dawgs win the east though and go through a paper tiger schedule with maybe one loss to either Florida or Alabama (though hopefully no losses). Go Dawgs!!!

By Alex

August 7, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Georgia 9 GT 9 Falcons 6 GSU 9

Georgia Southern has a lot to be excited about with the transfer of Henton from OSU back to GSU to be a stud QB for Hatcher.

Falcons are going to suprise a few teams. Once Matty-Ice takes the field, we’ll win a few on enthusiasm alone.

GT will be running the GSU offense led by Paul Johnson… can’t wait to see it.

Georgia… don’t even care. I’d love to see the Eagles scare them again. App State/Michigan anyone?

GO EAGLES!

By wde

August 7, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

UGA - 10 GT - 7 Falcons - 2

I love how when someone stabs UGA’s schedule everyone gets all, “How DARE you!? We have the HARDEST SCHEDULE IN THE COUNTRY”.

Please, can someone tell me what makes UGA’s schedule so dang hard? I mean they have a typical SEC lineup, but instead of getting to feast on Ole Miss to go along with your traffic-stopping annual matchups against Kentucky and Vanderbilt (neither one of which you’ve had an easy time dealing with) and Alabama, you actually have to play against LSU? Wow big woop, funny how UF does the same thing for the past two years and you don’t hear a peep out of them having to play both Auburn and LSU in the same season. And Auburn playing UGA and UF in the same season, you don’t hear the bragging or complaints.

Or could it be your trip all the way around the world to the powerhouse Arizone State? Big bad Arizona State. Don’t give me crap about how they were number two at one point last year- who wasn’t? And we all know that GT hasn’t been much of an out of conference opponent for some time.

So you have an average SEC schedule for the first time in a couple years, and have to play Arizona State and the ugly likes of Central Michigan and Georgia Southern? You guys are so hyped up on what you’ve heard, I don’t think you guys have actually considered what your schedule really involves. It’s a typical SEC schedule and you guys sure don’t deserve to be so “how dare you?” arrogant about defending it.

By Bub

August 7, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Georgia wins all 12.

Tech wins 6.

Falcons win 3.

By Bruce Mac

August 7, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

The last time LSU won the National Championship, the Dawgs took them to the wood shed in Athens the year following. The Dawgs will whip LSU pretty good and beat the Gators because we are all in their head and they are going to be have 2 losses by then because we are all they can think about. I love it that the shoe is on the other foot. But, the DAWGS will lose to Auburn because that is what almost always happens. They will be so busy patting themselves on the back after getting through murderers row. The DAWGS still play for the NC and lose to Southern Cal, too bad we couldn’t get a Big Ten patsy like Fl and LSU got the last two years.

By Alla Hakeem

August 7, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

UGA will win 10

Tech will win 4

Falcons will win 5

By Mike

August 7, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Figures UGA will lose to someone, the schedule is too brutal. I would still pick the Dawgs on any given Saturday against any opponent. But the cumulative effects of this brutal schedule is too much to ask. Auburn may well be a good one to beat us. If we somehow run the gauntlet and survive, we could let down before a much improved Auburn team on the road. A West Division loss would not hurt that bad.

UGA - 11 wins, SEC East Champs, SEC Champs, National Champs.

Tech. New coach, new system. Helps and hurts. Improved and on the way up, but six and six this year.

Falcons. I really couldn’t care less …

By nick

August 7, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

the falcons will win 9 games i mean am i the only optimistic one posting comments,

UGA will win 12 and national champs moreno heisman stafford runner up

GT will win 9 the option will suppass all offenses in the acc the defenses are not fast enough for that type of offense

By Left to Right

August 7, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

10-5-5

By D Fin

August 7, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Tech-6 UGA 8 and the Buzzards-3

By Paul Johnson

August 7, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

UGA: 6-6 (loses to Florida, Auburn, LSU, Arizona State, Georgia Tech and Central Michigan)

Tech: 12-0 (undefeated regular season, beat Clemson in the ACC Championship but lose to UCLA in the national title game. Rats.)

Falcons: 10-6 (lose to Chargers, Saints twice, Panthers twice and Broncos … but Saints win division and Panthers get wild card.)

By 7bullets

August 7, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

48-28 in 2004, yeah that sounds close GSU eagle, after we scored 28 in the third qtr. We decided to let you save face with 14 in the 4th. You have lost your mind

By exNFLplayer

August 7, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

UGA wins 11.(but the loss isn’t to UF) Most likely Auburn, if they lose at all. They have the talent to run the table. Tech wins 5. Falcons win 4.

By George

August 7, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

pups-9-3 (Fl, AU, Tech) jackets- 8-4

Falcons(who cares) but 6-10

By Old GT Nut

August 7, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

As a GT fan, I don’t really care what the Fashion Merchandising, Art History, and Remedial Education student-atheletes from Athens do, unitl November, so here’s my GT predictions.

Folks, this is nt the SAME GT from 2007, nor 2001-2006. This will be an entirely NEW GT team that nobody has seen before. GT wil have the edge in EVRY GAME. BC & VT are now shadows of their 2007 teams. Massive talent losses for both teams on both sides of the ball. GT will win a close one at BC. Then, GT shock “sportswriters everywhere” with a first class beat-down on VT in Blacksburg. Beamer has spent most of the Summer trying to lower fan expectations. VT will be very weak this year. After GT wins at BC and at VT, a lot of ink is gonna be spilled in this fishwrapper about how “we couldn’t have guessed GT would be this good.” Then, GT will win at Clemson(totally over-rated & over-hyped) and win at home vs. FSU. Miss State game is too close to call because you just shouldn’t bet against Croom. The UNC game will also be close because you shouldn’t bet against Butch Davis. UNC will surprise a lot of folks this year. And Miami, PUH-LEEEEAAASSSEEE. They have GT’s old OC Pat Nix. That joke continues in 2008. Miami is a write-ff evenbefore the season starts. A whole lot more ink is gonna get spilled in this fishwrapper on Friday morning after after GT routs Miami on ESPN on Thursday, Nov 20th as ESPN shows the GT fans RAINING ORANGES on Grant Field at half-time. GT will face a Clemson or FSU rematch for the ACC title. And YES, GT will shock the world and win in Athens. Then, all os us GT fans will enjoy 364 days of total SILENCE from all those Dawg-bound types.

By kool$kat

August 7, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

5 - Falcon wins 7 - Jacket wins 8 - UGA wins 12 - UGA “student”athletes arrested and/or suspended by this time next year

By Rik

August 7, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

UGA-10 Tech-7 Falcons-3

By srcdawg1

August 7, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

GA will lose to ASU and will be in the bcs championship game because of the early loss. Ga tech will be lucky to win 4. They have a pathetic football program. It is rare for them to win the state of GA championship much less the acc. Falcons to win 6 if healthy. they have the wright coach in place and with the passing of the VICKDOG era. They will be okay in the future, we just have to be patient.

By GTinTX

August 7, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

u(sic)ga loses 2 to FL and LSU, but I’m betting FL stumbles elsewhere (1 QB running all the time is just stupid) and the puppies go SECCG. Strong showing there and (ala LSU) they’re in Miami. Flip a coin to determine who wins it all.

Falcons win 4, Dolphins break out for 7 wins under the Tuna

While I love Tech, I see them winning 7 and that’s if things fall into place. Part of that includes either a loss or a VERY close game to Jacksonville St. to get the team to focus better. That’s right, don’t count out J St.; Tech’s defense can’t (for the most part) put points on the board, the offense won’t be there yet, and special teams will be a joke from its former self last season. What’s worse is that Tech gets to face a running and throwing QB that was recruited to one of the top football schools in the country…just in case you forgot Perrilloux transfered from LSU and will be on the flats soon.

By davo

August 7, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

Georgia goes 12-2. loses to LSU & Fla..wins SEC Champ game. Plays in Sugar Bowl and wins tech goes 6-6 plays in NO bowl Falcons go 6-10 and get better as it goes along Oklahoma wins National Championship

By matt stubbs

August 7, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

Southern—Blowout Starters play 1 series of second half

C. Michigan— see above

S Carolina — Low scoring defensive game. We make more plays and win 24-10

Arizon St— Too much media hype around this one. We win in convincing fassion 42-10

Alabama— first big night game of the year. Sanford will be rockin’ We will start a little sluggish but put them away in the 2nd half. We just have too much depth for them. 28-14

Tenn— IF we did not have the off week I would be worried. They will be good but not good enough after a bye. Dawgs roll to the tune of 35-17

Vandy—blowout

LSU—night game 24-17 dawgs in a squeeker day game 35-10 dawgs in an easy win. LSU is not the same team during the day.

Ufag—Probably the most intriging game on the schedule. They still have no d-line and are not even close to matching us on defense. They will have a very difficult offense to stop if they are healthy but I think our d line gets to Tebow again and we make stops when we have to. They will not be able to stop our running game with freshmen tackles and Staff will have open receivers due to play action. Dawgs survive 38-32

UK—Big hangover game. Our d better be good b/c we are not going to score much in this game. They will have a good D and I expect a low scoring game. Staff makes game winning drive to keep championship hopes alive. 17-14

Auburn—Dawgs limp in after a long road trip. Put up a valiant effort but a hungry and rested pack of tigers prevails in the end. 28-21

Tech—after a loss and an off week we make this look like the lowndes playing Lanier. Dawgs roll—-52-3

By Mark

August 7, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

UGA 11 (tough schedule—hard to win all those road games I don’t care what CMR record is. Go Dawgs!) GA TECH 5 (this is a real unknown, could do better or worse) FALCONS 5 (too many unknowns here also)

By uag 1V

August 7, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

predictions from UGA1V:::: because I chocked before the season, and the Sports Illustrated jinx here is my prediction from the GRAVE.. uga 5-7 Richt goes back to FSU Ga Tech 9-2 goes to the ACC championship & wins “defeating VT 61-10 & the falcons “who cares”.

By Kent N

August 7, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

Georgia loses to UF, UT and one to an unexpected. This Georgia team has very little dept on the lines. They do not match up very well against Tennessee but what is new there. Georgia will lose at least 3 this season and if 2 of them are in the SEC they will be playing for a tie.

By Matthew

August 7, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

You Gnats are hilarious!!! Since when did they start giving away free crack with the free hotdogs & coke???

Georgia - 14 North Avenue Trade School - 4 Falcons - 8

By Charlotte Dawg 06'

August 7, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

UGA 11-1 losing to either LSU or UF. Tech will go 6-6 in the Awful Coast Conference. Falcons aren’t worth mentioning..

GSU people: Where were you guys when Appalachian St. beat up the ferocious Delaware BLUE HENS in the D-II title game last year? Until you can win in little league, don’t get cocky about the majors..

By wes

August 7, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

Georgia Tech: 7-5

Falcons: 4 Wins

Georgia? P** ON EM’!!!

By uag 1V

August 7, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

predictions from UGA1V:::: because I chocked before the season, and the Sports Illustrated jinx here is my prediction from the GRAVE.. uga 5-7 Richt goes back to FSU to get more criminals outta jail. Ga Tech 10-2 goes to the ACC championship & wins “defeating VT 61-10 & the falcons “who cares” because I ate it before I choked to death…

By Richard

August 7, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

Georgia Tech - 7 wins regular season (Gardner-Webb, Jax State, FSU, Miami, Duke, UNC, and either BC or VT) plus a bowl win.

Georgia - 9 wins (losses to ASU, UF and AUB) but still gets to the SEC title game for an AUB rematch. I think the SEC West is going to be a bit down this year.

Falcons - 4 wins if they’re lucky

By Kent N

August 7, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

After the first 3 weeks georgia drops in the polls! Stop drinking the kool aid or you will also start thinking Obama looks like a good choice for President.

By Justin

August 7, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

UGAg - 10-2 GT - 7-5 Falcons - 6-10

By Matthew

August 7, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

Old GT Nut -

According to your logic, Georgia fans should have now enjoyed 2,555 days of silence from GT losers, but you keep runnin’ your mouths. Show up, or shut up.

By cincydawg

August 7, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Dawgs will win 10 (loss to TN or SC as they always seems to lose to a lesser team)

Tech 5 wins (maybe).

Falcons might win 5, but most likely only 4.

By BuzzFactor

August 7, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

Falcons - 6 & 10 Jackets - 8 & 5 incluidng bowl win Dogs - 11 & 3 including SEC title and NC loss

By uga 1V

August 7, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

Matthew- I think you are the one on CRACK dude who in their right mind would write 14 wins for my hyrant humpers, we all know they will lose to SC,UT, UF,LSU ..and I have some pull with Ed Tolley and he said some of them players p** on the hospital nurses as they were lead out in handcuffs last weekend, how embarassing to be one of my homers…

By heybud1508

August 7, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

UGA - 10 Tech - 6 Falcons - 6

By Kent N

August 7, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

The talk of Stafford being in the Heisman run shows just how blind you georgia homers are. What has he done since he has been at georgia to say he is in the top 3 QBs in the SEC? He hasnt !He is NOT. Eric Ainge was rated higher than Stafford ! Apprently you homers feel he is drinking out of the same keg that he tosted his boyfriend with. I hope you Homers lose every game! Wake up time fellas reality hits after week 3!

By SecIsFootball

August 7, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

UGA wins 9 this year losing to UT, UF and LSU. Tech will win 6-7 in a rebuilding year. The Falcons will win 5.

By Kent N

August 7, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

Why would you say Tennessee is a lesser team. 2nd What is lesser? Tennessee has dominated the series since they started playing ! Lesser? You must have gone to Gainesville college !

By dawgthabootyhunter

August 7, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

Dawgs=12-0 Tech=8-4 Southern=9-3

By Kent N

August 7, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

I should also stipulate that I’m an orange-wearing, butt-sniffing, rocky-mountain inbred reject who just married his sister - so my judgment’s not the best to rely on.

By P-man

August 7, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

Georgia-10 Tech-7 Falcons-6

By DawgNLville

August 7, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

DAWGS - 11, losing an early one, I’ll say…….to Bama then runs the table

Tech - wins 6, who cares against who

Georgia Southern - wins 9

Falcons - win 6, 8 if you want to include the two they win in the preseason behind the arm of DJ Shockley

Georgia State - undefeated!

By Bob

August 7, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

I wish that the Falcons will win 16 and Georgia will win 0. But since that’s not going to happen, here are my real picks.

Falcons: 5-11, they’ll beat Detroit, Kansas City, Oakland, Carolina at home, and St. Louis.

Georgia Tech: 7-5, losing to Georgia, Boston College, Virginia Tech, Clemson, and Florida State

Georgia: 10-2, losing to Florida and Auburn

By Kent N

August 7, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

Typical comment from someone with little or No education. Childish, I bet your fathers are proud.

By PreyDawg

August 7, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Georgia defies all odds and runs the table all the way through to the BCS Title game. They finish unbeaten and thought of as one of the best college football teams of all time. If they win them all with this schedule that is the title they will deserve.

I dont see Tech as improving much for two years. I will agree with Mark. 7 wins max.

Somebody here said something about unsubstantiated Optimism. Well I say there is lots of needless PESSIMISM. The Falcons arent THAT bad. They were close in several of their losses last year and they had NO coaching. With the staff we have now I think it is very possible we win 7. (And yes I said WE and I will continue to say WE any Jacka$$ that wants to lecture me about how I dont suit up and play with the team can take their opinions and stow them). But I will be optimistic on the Falcons too and say 8 wins.

Dawgs Undefeated

Tech 7 wins

Falcons 8 wins

By McFunkdikschlaben

August 7, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs will lose a game this year, but it won’t be to Auburn. Apparently Bradley didn’t consult his Auburn journalist counterparts, all of whom believe that Stafford will go undefeated in his career against the Tigers. If we’re going to lose it will be either to LSU or Bama in an upset.

By mikey

August 7, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

Steve, Steve, Steve. You are either a hater or just football ignorant. There are only 2 teams on the schedule that IMO can possibly beat GA…..LSU and FLA….and they will win at least one of those…probably both. SC, Tenn, AzS, Aub, Ala, GT? LMAO.

By chazz

August 7, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

Auburn and Georgia have traditionally been spoilers for each other. Another scenario is Tech improving each week and delivering a blow at the end to an overconfident Georgia squad. It is all hypothetical. I hope the Dawgs are not thinging about Nov. 1 when they meet Georgia Southern and certainly not Thanksgiving. The only thing I would bet on right now is UGA playing LSU twice this season.

By bb

August 7, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

UGA goes 8-4 (going 1-2 vs SC, ASU & TN and 1-2 vs LSU, Fla, Aub)

GT goes 8-4 (going 1-2 vs BC, VT, MSU and losing to Clemson and UGA)

By Dawgs and Eagles

August 7, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

1st off, for all of you guys that think the SEC is going to hurt UGA this year: tell me how many SEC teams are returning a starting QB. the answer would be 2, UF and UGA. so how is it that you all think Auburn, who got rid of Cox and LSU who got rid of both QBs might beat us? That makes no sense. UGA will have problems, yes, but not as many as the other teams. we are returning more starters and more back-ups that have game-time experience than most of the teams in the COUNTRY!

Now, when you look at Southern and say that it doesn’t matter cause they don’t “play with the big boys”, you are just being ignorant. App State beat Michigan in the Big House and the Southern beat them at their small little stadium in the ‘Boro, yes the same season. also, if you would like to recall how FSU got into D-1, that would be because of Bobby Bowden, they were a D-II school before and during his coaching days, he moved them up. You always have to start somewhere.

Georgia wins at least 10

Tech wins maybe 7, but the coming seasons when they are the only option team in the nation they will start doing damage again, and yea i hate Tech, but respect them.

Falcons, hell who knows, but we all know that these games are important for Ryan, he has no NFL experience and just needs to get out there and follow his game plan and continue to learn.

I pray for the Braves too, but after 14 years of dominating there has to be a little give, even the Yankees have never done what the Braves did for those seasons, or any other team in any sport for that matter.

By wade

August 7, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Georgia wins them all. Richt will have them focused each and every game. With Stafford in the best shape of his life. And more than enough players from last years team returning this will be Georgia’s year to win it all.

Tech about 7

Falcons i say around 8 games.

By Dawg4Life

August 7, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

GT - 7 Falcons - 1 UGA - 12 highlighted by: Dogs 41 - UF - 4 (UF gets the 4 because Stafford is chased two times out of the end zone by Coach Urban for celebrating too much after the first 2 touchdowns!)

From the Post Game News Conference with Urban Cryer. Quoting Coach Cryer: “Urban thinks that we still haven’t gotten over the end-zone celebration from last year” “Urban’s bright idea of having the entire UF student body rushing the field, tearing down the goal posts after the first UF points causing a 4 hour delay - backfired!” “Urban is getting tired of having to refer to himself in the third person on UF campus therefore he is going to go back to Utah.”

By Dwgsrule

August 7, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

UGA wins 11 - Lose to LSU or Auburn and then beat that team in the SEC champ game for redemption. No way they lose to SC or UT this year. UF can’t stop Moreno so they will lose handily - again. I also predict that UF has 2 loses before they even play UGA(probably UT and LSU). At which time they will be handed their 3rd loss of the year by the Dawgs.

Tech - 7 wins and goes bowling for 1 more win.

Falcons - 4-5 wins

By wde

August 7, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

*By McFunkdikschlaben

August 7, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs will lose a game this year, but it won’t be to Auburn. Apparently Bradley didn’t consult his Auburn journalist counterparts, all of whom believe that Stafford will go undefeated in his career against the Tigers.*

**That is absolute B.S. I eat, drink, sleep and live Auburn press and there’s not a single person with any credibility that has said something to that effect.

Nice job trying to pull a fast one. Your idiot homer friends will gobble it up, I’m sure**

By Gray Mule

August 7, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

Ga. After the championship - Good chance. Tec. Winning season - Why not.

Worst to first - An Atlanta tradition AND that’s been the way things go in the NFL South, So, It’s the Falcon’s time!

They win more than they lose and win the South! 9-7

By David A

August 7, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

Georgia 9 wins Tech 8 wins Falcons 6 wins

Total 23 wins

By Seer

August 7, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

UGA will lose two, possibly three from among Arizona State, USC, Tenn., Alabama, LSU, Auburn, and Georgia Tech. The schedule’s that tough, and they’re not quite as good as they think. That will be just enough to insure that there will be no national championship in Athens following this season.

Tech will win 7, struggling early, improving as the year goes on and the offense settles in. It will look ugly at times, but could be a juggernaut next season.

Falcons - six wins seems almost like a stretch.

By TILTMAN

August 7, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

11-1 regular season, revenge at the dome, USC in the Orange Bowl

August 30 UGA 49 Georgia Southern 10 W September 6 UGA 38 Central Michigan 17 W September 13 UGA 19 at South Carolina 11 W
September 20 UGA 27 at Arizona State 13 W September 27 UGA 31 Alabama 17 W October 11 UGA 24 Tennessee 18 W October 18 UGA 45 Vanderbilt 17 W
October 25 UGA 16 at LSU 22 L November 1 UGA 44 Florida 17 W November 8 UGA 38 at Kentucky 21 W November 15 UGA 24 at Auburn 20 W November 29 UGA 18 Georgia Tech 6 W

By ant.b

August 7, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

Falcons 8 wins , Ga Tech 6 wins UGA 12 wins ,Total 26

By Bo

August 7, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

Tech 7 Lot to prove!

UGA 9 To much pressure to many outlaws but great Coach!

Falcons 6 or 7 New Everything !

By Seer

August 7, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Oops, forgot to include Florida in that list. That makes EIGHT games that will be mightily contested, and Georgia will emerge winning most (5 or 6) but not all.

By Dawg Fud

August 7, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

wde

tell your school to set their alarm clock for the game this year. two years ago you never showed up and last year, you left early.

GO DAWGS!

By c-dub

August 7, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

DAWGS - 12 then two more bees - 0 legitimate wins Falcons - 7

By Ricky Muse

August 7, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

I Think Georgia Tech Wins: 9 I Think Georgia Wins: 6 I Think the Falcons Win: 10

By WildBill

August 7, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

Dogs will win 11. I remember the Dogs in 1959 when they lost to South Carolina. There is always somebody like that to whack you when you aren’t looking……… Tech? who cares?

By rick

August 7, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

GA wins 9

Tech wins 7

Falcons win 9

By T Money

August 7, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

Since it’s becoming a popular topic (and because I’m a Southern alum) I’ll add them to my earlier prediction.

GaSoU wins 9 losing at Georgia and vs Appalachian State.

Now, as for the Georgia - Georgia Southern game: Southern lost there star QB and Walter Payton award winner Jayson Foster to the NFL.

In addition, the team is very young. The only ray of hope is Chris Hatcher saying that if he didn’t think Southern had a chance to win, he wouldn’t bother making the trip.

While I admire his tenaciousness and heart in these matters, I don’t think Southern will be able to hold this Georgia team back for a whole game (and it pains me to say that, I hate UGAy).

Prediction for the game: UGAy - 35 GaSoU - 17

By GA All Day

August 7, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

Let’s bee realistic folks and not a**holes. We all know that:

UGA goes 12-0 and is crowned the greatest team in COLLEGE HISTORY (because of the schedule)

GT will win 7-8 games and will be back in the ACC championship next year

The Falcons will win 8 games with DJ as the quarterback and will just miss the playoffs.

Stop downing the hometeams folks and give em some emoional support. And if you not from the A, or even GA, get gone. Yall crowding our damn streets anyway.

By TSteaks

August 7, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

UGA will win 14 (you have to count the SECCG and the NCG. Tech, no matter how many they win, they will still be losers, but for the sake the blog I’ll go with 7.

By Dee

August 7, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

UGA goes undefeated.

Tech wins 6

Falcons win 7

By Ricky Muse

August 7, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Actually, Who Cares How Many Georgia Wins? I am a Diehard Georgia Tech Yellow-jacket Fan. I don’t care if Georgia were to Lose ALL their games!!

By Philip

August 7, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Georgia 12 Georgia Tech 6 Falcons 6

By Keith

August 7, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

UGA looses to Florida and Tennessee….which places the SEC title game out of reach.

Ga Tech wins 7 and once again falls out of any chance of the top 25.

Falcons go on a tear with the new running attack and rejuvenated defense….they win 8 and make it to the wildcard.

By Georgytech

August 7, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

Tech wins EIGHT ,perhaps 9 or 10!! ‘Dogs with all the preseason hype struggle & win 8, losing to Tech! Falcons? Does anyone really care?

By Yokohama Daze

August 7, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

Gameclucks?, anyone saying the clucks will beat the DAWGS are delusional.

Uh, that score last year in Athens was 16-12 CLUCKS, Gadawg. NO SEC game is a gimme.

USC may or may not win this year, but it’s always a hard fought game, and it’s at Carolina this year, so anything could happen. I rather doubt Richt & Co. are as cavalier about things as you seem to be.

By Expert

August 7, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Falcons are going to the playoffs; believe it! Here’s why: Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood will light up the fast track of the Georgia dome. Whoever plays quarterback will be a game manager who will give the rock to Roddy White, Laurent Robinson, Michael Jenkins, Harry Douglas, Brian Finneran, and again Turner and Norwood. And let’s not forget about Ovie the “boulder”. The offensive line will be good enough for these guys to flourish; remember they gave up 13 of their 47 sacks in the first two weeks. So they only allowed 34 sacks (2.5 average sacks allowed per game) the rest of the way, which is not that bad given that they passed 555 times. Oh yeah, didn’t we suffer through a lot of injuries on the O-line. So enough with the complaining! On defense, they still boast greats like John Abraham, Lawyer Milloy, Keith Brooking, Michael Boley, and big Grady Jackson. And with them alongside the young guys such as Grimes, C. Jackson, Lofton and/or Tony Taylor, Houston, and Jammal Anderson, they should reflect an exciting group of athletic and mentally astute ballplayers. You must also take into account that the style of defense we’ll employ is going to be a simple cover-2 defense that allows players to just play without much thinking—that is, not having to know where to line up every play; (check out the other cover-2 defenses such the Bucs, Bears, Colts, and Jaguars) this should give the youngsters the ability to just play and not think. Special teams wise, Jason Elam should do us well. This is no worry because they always rank among the best, even last season they played well. So even if they don’t make the playoffs, they should be competitive in every game no matter what. I guarantee super bowl in three years; yes super bowl in three years!

By 4-ever Tech Fan

August 7, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Tech & UGA win the same # of games or very close to it.
Tech wins 8, UGA 8 or 9, (too many ‘trap’ games in ‘08; ‘09 should be a better W-L season) Falcons 7.

By Kent N

August 7, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

The greatest team in college history? Another uga boy voting for Obama!! Stay away from the Kool Aid!

By Jeff Patton

August 7, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

The DAWGS lose one during regular season and win it all!

Georgia Tech..who cares they can’t even fill there stadium unless GEORGIA comes to town!

Falcons..Shockley and Thomas Brown led them to playoffs!

By Ken Strickland

August 7, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

If the Falcons DEF holds up and they are successful in establishing their rushing OFF, they could get off to a good start and win between 8 and 10gms. We’re actually talented at most of the OFF skill positions, but we’re also thin. The success of the DEF, and the team overall, will depend on how well our DC is able to utilize and maximize our talent within his scheme. And, we’ll be very vulnerable to key injuries at key positions.

I don’t know, and I don’t care about UGA or Tech, especially UGA. I don’t like the way the school stood by and allowed former HC VDooley to corrupt the system with his DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES crap. The program was designed to keep his athletes eligible by enrolling them in none core curriculum courses. Dooley controlled these courses and they provided little towards an athletes chances of graduating.

DR Jan Kemp stood up to Dooley’s pressure to give his players passing grades. You see, even with a full load in Dooley’s DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES, the school still required each student to take a certain number of core curriculum courses. All she wanted was for him to at least insist that his players attend her classes. When he refused, she blew the whistle on his stupid anus. What did the institution due once his scam was exposed, they promoted him to the position of Athletic Director. What did they do to DR Kemp for exposing his scam, they fired her. Then it appears her husband, who also worked for UGA, was encouraged to divorce her. As a result, he was granted custody of their kids. In the end, she was sent to jail for not turning her kids over to her husband in protest to the unfair treatment by the UGA and it’s influence over the legal system.

WHAT DOES THAT SAY ABOUT UGA’S POSITION ON ATHLETICS AND IT’S ATHLETES, IN RELATIONSHIP TO EDUCATION? IT’S PERFECTLY OK TO SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE TEAM, BUT DON’T IGNORE THE FACTS, OR PRETEND THEY NEVER EXISTED, WHEN THEY ARE UNFLATTERING, OR DON’T SUIT YOUR PURPOSES.

By Yokowho?

August 7, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Yeah - even a blind hog finds a nut Yoko. So you guys are what, 1 for 5 against UGA in the past 6 years? I heard Steve-o cancelled practice the other day after one of the secondaries knocked out a receiver in practice - you guys better get your act together so hopefully you can break that 0-5 losing streak you guys got going coming out of last season.

Also - Don’t call SOUTH Carolina “Carolina”. “Carolina” is a reference to UNC Basketball, not some mediocre college football team where apparently no coach can win.

By Dorsey Hill

August 7, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

Georgytech,

To steal a quote Paul Johnson in another setting:

If Georgia Tech wins 10 games I’ll kiss your azz in the middle of Grant Field and give you three days to draw a crowd.

Johnson will do a good job at Tech, defined as beating UGA about once a decade, but give the man some time won’t ya?

By Island Eagle

August 7, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

Georgia Southern Eagles will win 9! Van Gorder is a loser!

By Joe Mac

August 7, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

Sorry Bubba from Bowman, Georgia loses two or three — and comes into Auburn with two defeats. UGA overhyped for 2008, while 2009 will be better.

Who cares about Tech or the Falcons?

By C

August 7, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

UGA-10 wins -Too tough a schedule to run the table. Tech-6 wins- New system to get used to; and they always seem to blow a game or two they are supposed to win. Falcons-6 wins- With three of them backloaded at the end of the season, setting up real hope for ‘09.

By Bob

August 7, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Georgia wins 11, losing a highly controversial close one at LSU that spoils what would otherwise be a perfect season. Georgia becomes highly p!ssed off and goes on to win out in bonecrushing fashion.

Georgia Tech wins 6 but the bowl streak ends because of the two D-1aa’s.

Falcons win a surprising 9 games. No so suprising is the fact that nobody cares.

Falcons

By Charles

August 7, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Ken Strickland, are you trying to say that Dooley invented what Georgia Tech perfected? I.E. academic fraud. What was it Ken Strickland? 7 years? 8? Pot meet kettle.

By Greg

August 7, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

You Georgia Southern fans crack me up. You’re picked 5th or 6th in the friggin’ Southern Conference by most publications…stick to Wofford and Elon with your trash talking.

For what it’s worth, the score of the UGA-GSU game was 41-14 going to the 4th quarter..yeah, we were really sweating it out. UGA fans were quiet most of the game because we were playing a junior varsity team and we were thinking ahead to opponents that had more than a snowballs chance in hell to beat us.

By Hamburgalor

August 7, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

UGA will have 10 or 11…thier schedule is VERY demanding and one slip up could cost a lot for them…And I believe that Mark is right with saying their one will come from Auburn

Falcons will have 4 wins

Tech will get 7

By Yokohama Daze

August 7, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Still a little bitter about that loss last year, Yokowho?

16-12, sonny. No TDs from the vaunted Stafford/Moreno crew, and that was in front of the home crowd. That “mediocre team” took it to you in your own house, and it obviously hurt. Woof woof.

Like I said, this game could go either way, but it might be wise not to walk into an SEC stadium expecting anyone to roll over for your beloved Bulldogs.

By Nate Taylor

August 7, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

How many of those ineligible players at Tech was it that had been on campus 4 and 5 years and had 2 years toward graduation Ken Strickland? You have to be a Tech fan.

By Mark Bradley

August 7, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Hello again. I’ve been running around, and I have to write a Knowshon/Stafford thing for tomorrow, so I apologize for not being as chatty as usual. But I am paying attention, and I greatly appreciate your responses. They are, as ever, very instructive.

By hatfieldgeoff

August 7, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Hey Uncle Johnny, isn’t it a little early in the day to be drinking. UGA wins 12; Tech 5 and the Falcons 6 (Ryan will be rookie of the year).

By JERMAINE WILLIAMS

August 7, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Falcons will go 8-8

By JERMAINE WILLIAMS

August 7, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Falcons will go 8-8

By Dion

August 7, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

UGA - 11 wins GT - 7 wins Falcons - 7 wins

Falcons will be better than most expect, but will still take a few hits this year. Go Falcons! Dawgs 08 National Champs!!

By GWB

August 7, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

I just have to believe that some posters come on here and intentionally try to be stupid. Kent N? Can you hear me? Is it intentional or are you just dumber than a box of rocks?

By JERMAINE WILLIAMS

August 7, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

Falcons will go 8-8

By PBJ

August 7, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

I love to see the deluded GT yappers. Make jokes all you want, but you know that you’ve ground your teeth to nubs from all they gnashing and grinding over your envy to beat UGA. Plus even with the embarassing dui and fight arrests the simple fact is that UGA isn’t alone in the bad behavior department. Why I do believe that little ol’ tech had a starter that tried to get into the drug dealing business with a 30k drug buy attempt. Another is accused of rape, and a staff member (little Joe, not moving so slow or soberly) arrested and shaming your school. UGA may have a few more but the severity of Yech infractions and the fact that a STAFF member is one of your felons makes all your fanatical wailing and moaning and cries of thuga incredibly stupid and clear evidence of your lack of any real world awareness. So heres to another UGA win this year and more tears from the yellow bellies. (BTW I like PJ and really do feel sorry for the fact he’s at such a loser institution.)

By Great Falconi

August 7, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

I like your five-win pick, Mark. All the good vibes, a healthier O-line, and a coach that actually wants to be there ought to help the Falcons win one more game than last season.

I’ll give the Dawgs 12 wins. Tech will get 6, but they’ll get better as the season goes along.

By Comin' Down The Track

August 7, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, Dawgs 10 (LSU and probably one they should win, possibly Alabama or ASU will be losses). I think fatigue (physical and mental due to the glare of the spotlight) comes into play at some point. Tech 7 sounds about right. I think the Falcons get 6 almost by accident. At any rate, I agree that OSU will not get another opportunity (whether fairly or unfairly is up for debate, but nevertheless immaterial) to embarrass themselves or the mighty, nebulous and all-powerful BCS this year. They will be made to sit, at least, one BCSCG out.

By ga tech fan

August 7, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

UGA = 10 - 2 losses in jacksonville, and (drumroll please) at arizona state

TECH = 6 - 6 and dominated by uga once again

Falcons - 4 - 12

By I Got Some Kids

August 7, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

UGA loses @ LSU & @ Auburn, but beats LSU in Atlanta to win the conference, but loses to Oklahoma in the National Championship (11 wins total).

GaTech wins 7 & they will pull off an upset over, either Miami or Florida State @ home. (7 wins)

Atlanta beats Detroit, Kansas City, Carolina once, & St. Louis. (4 wins)

22 total wins.

By Fan since 66

August 7, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Gamecocks get clobbered by the Dawgs on the way to 13-0, Tech wins 8 plus a weak opponent in a Bowl game, and the Falcons surprise most by winning 7 games (they have a tough no nonsense coach, not Lombardi, but in the mold)

By I-DOG

August 7, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Mark:

agree with Georgia winning 11 and think the likely loss will come from the West, either LSU, AL, or Auburn.

tech will win 6 not 7 and will get a big win over EITHER Miami or FSU, but not both. Just think that installing that system will take more than 1 year… it is not a nock against the new coach

Don’t follow Atlanta pro sports so can’t give an opinion

By R

August 7, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Three losses for UGA. At the hands of UF, UT, and UA. They will crush Arizona State.

By I-DOG

August 7, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

Gsu Eagle:

I have no problem with Geo Southern. I think it is a great program, but lets take a look at the facts:

The GSU v. UGA game was played in 2000. UGA won the game 29-7. If you take away some sort of moral victory from that, I don’t have a problem with that, but was it close? not really

UGA led 7-0 at end of 1st Q UGA led 14-0 at halftime UGA led 16-0 at end of 3

Adrian Peterson scored on a 9 yard run with 12 minutes to go in the game (so he wasn’t lost in the first quarter).

THIS YEARS GAME:

Anything can happen, but here is my opinion:

Georgia’s coach was Donnan and the team in 00 was sub par by UGA standards (under Richt)

This year, UGA supposedly has a MUCH MUCH better team on paper.

I’m not sure that Southern is AS GOOD a team as the 2000 squad, but you would know that better than me.

Southern runs a disciplined offense and will likely keep it close through the half again… but with a new QB at Southern and the size, speed, and talent depth difference… I predict an ugly 2nd half

By Nathan

August 7, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Chances are UGA will not even be able to field a team by the end of the year anyway due to overcrowding of its players at Clarke county jail so why are we even having this conversation?????????

By JB

August 7, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Let’s remind our Tech Friends one more time. The world hails UGA “Pre-season’ as the number one team in the nation while the page ran out before I found Tech. You don’t get that by being OK. You guys will never be more than a 7 or 8 win team. As the Herschal days are gone, the Dodd days are gone. The game has changed and Engineering schools have not. I wish you the best but you will never get the Athletes on the flats to win 10-11 games. I don’t care how “spread option” you get. Study closely who Navy moved the ball on and who they didn’t ! GA. 10 wins TECH 5 Falcons 5

By gtforever

August 7, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

UGA wins 9. GT wins 4-5. Falcons. WHO CARES!

Hey pete, you need to get off that crack your taking! Pac-10 and expecially the Big 10 SUCK!

By Will

August 7, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

Georgia will win at least 10 games with maybe losses to LSU & Florida. Hopefully, not a Florida loss.

Georgia Tech will win only 6 games this year due to the transition of new coach and new offense.

Falcons will win 6 games this year. I see them improving each game and that could mean 6-8 wins.

By EasyCharlie

August 7, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

I dont care about Falcons. Gawga will go undefeated.

Tech may win 3 if it tries really hard.

BTW, I am a Yellow jacket fan, but a realistic one.

By Maddog

August 7, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Nathan, can you please provide the names of the UGA players who will be unable to play football this year because they are in the Clarke County Jail? Nah, didn’t think so. In the future, you might want to reconsider before posting such an ignorant comment.

By Oledawg

August 7, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

Mark- I haven’t read the other blogs, so my apology if you have answered this question. Why did you pick Auburn? If this UGA Team gets to Auburn undefeated, what in four dozen hells makes you think Auburn is so special this year that they can beat ANY team that has defeated all those teams on UGA’s schedule? Logic would dictate a team early in the schedule would have the best chance. If Auburn is that good in your eyes, then you have picked them to be NC! On second thought I don’t want your contrived answer because that dog won’t hunt. While you always consider that UGA and AU are usually like mirror images and always play tough, this is not the year to base your choice on past performances. Just think about these teams as Offense vs. Offense and Defense vs. Defense. Would you like to retract that silly statement now or wait until you have thought about it some more?

By Mark Bradley

August 7, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

I didn’t include Georgia Southern in the mix because, to be frank, I don’t see the Eagles very often. But I like Chris Hatcher very much, and I fully expect to score 24 points against the Bulldogs come Aug. 30.

By dan

August 7, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

Dawgs will win 10 in the regular season( losing to Bama and FLA) and will win their bowl game to finish 11-2

Jackets will finish 5-7 but will lose 3-4 close games which will make them better in 2009.

Falcons will probably start the season 1-7 or even 0-8, but will pull it togther down the stretch to finish 5-11.

By dave

August 7, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

Falcons 5-11, GT 6-6, UGA 12-0

By Mike

August 7, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

Dawgs win 11. I can’t pick the loss, I just feel like there will be one (or two, but I’m going with one).

Tech wins 7 and makes a bowl. I think they lose to UNC, VT, ClemPson, UGA, and one of the Florida schools.

Falcons will have four wins going into the final two weeks of the season. They will then proceed to win the next two assuring that they don’t get the first pick in the draft. So that makes 6 for them.

Total wins (bowl games don’t count): 24

By RDAWKINS DAWG

August 7, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

UGA’s NC Run will be due to hard work and preparation from the coaches and players. Silly rituals and superstitions will be seen as only placebo.

GO DAWGS!! .

By Kent N

August 7, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

GWB Where is any comment that was wrong. I stated facts. uga is overrated year after year and typically by you homers. You love to trash talk , unless it is against a school that has owned you for decades. Stafford hasnt shown any sign of greatness and you homers say he is a Heisman canidate. He isnt the best QB in the SEC ! Sara Jessica Parker Wilson is better than Stafford. Crompton at Tennessee has had better games stats. Get over yourselves as this is the first time in 25 years your schedule even matches with the best of the SEC. Georgia has played so soft out of conference it is laughable. georgia typically starts 4-0 then comes Tennessee and spoils that. Then Florida,,,,, All while they have played elite teams. UT opens wth UCLA and then Florida. Arizona State granted 12 years ago when they set this game they were playing well, now they are not even close a challenge as Alabama will be. Im looking forward to waching the fall !!! georgia wins 7 games.

By bdub

August 7, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

University of Georgia at Athens - 10 wins

The Institute - 9 wins

The Coons - 4 wins.

Toe meets leather three weeks from today!

By bdub

August 7, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

University of Georgia at Athens - 10 wins

The Institute - 9 wins

The Coons - 4 wins.

Toe meets leather three weeks from today!

By joe

August 7, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

georgia will never beat LSU at LSU. won’t happen.. the way they are losing palyers to suspensions and crime sprees, they will be lucky to fill a full team. TIGER BAIT

By Pitbull

August 7, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

Georgia goes 10-2 with a loss to UT and UF

Tech goes 4-8 due to a offensive turnovers. They will beat Jacksonville State, Duke, Gardner-Webb, and UNC.

Falcons go 6-10 as the team is more stable due to improved coaching.

By GooshMan

August 7, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

UGA goes 11-1 (only loss is at Auburn 27-17). Faces Auburn again in Atlanta - TBD result since you never know how many UGA players will be arrested in early December when classes let out.

Tech goes 7-5

Falcons go 7-9 with a late season push.

By I-DOG

August 7, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Kent:

UGA being over-rated year after year isn’t a fact, it is your opinion. One easily refuted by the FACT that UGA has finished HIGHER at the YEAR END AP POLL in 6 out of 7 under Richt than they were rated at the BEGINING.

They actually overachieved in nearly every season this century if you use actual facts and not emotion.

By George P. Burdell

August 7, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

UGA 9 Tech 7 Falcons 3 ( and I don’t see how they get the three)

By FALCONS610

August 7, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

I’ll take a stab at it,

UGA wins 9 losing to ASU, LSU, and UF in Jax.

GT wins 10 as well losing to VT and Clemson. Beats UGA.

Falcons go 8-8.

By 3 weeks!!!!!

August 7, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

I think UGA will lose to Aub, FLA, and LSU. Every years is “UGA’s” year, I get kinda of tired of hearing, but I will say and I am a DIE HARD Tech Fan, that this is the best UGA team to be around lately, but I think that their sched is to tough and they have to get off to a fast start. If the Evil Genius beats the Dawgs the 3rd week then things might get interesting.

By KB

August 7, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

Georgia wins 11 with loss to UF Tech wins …. who cares Falcons wins 2 by winning at Detroit and KC

By Kent N

August 7, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Facts are and I quote “you homers” meaning you homers call for them to win it all year after year. This year is no different. Being #1 before a game is played s like saying Im going to a party with the best looking girl in my house. No where for uga to go but down.

By prattvillenolzfan

August 7, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Not that anyone cares about what an FSU fan thinks, but here goes…

Criminoles North…I mean UGA.. (glad to see the FSU influence rubbing off on Richt’s players)…

3 losses to Tennessee, Auburn(my pick for the national title) & Florida

Ga Tech 5-7

Falcons 6-10

If anyone cares, my Noles will go 9-3 Losing to Clemson, NC State (Thursday nite game up @Raleigh) and Florida…

By I-DOG

August 7, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

Mark,

You are predicting that Southern will score 24 points on UGA?

When they last met, Southern scored 7 on the 00 UGA squad.

Do you think that UGA’s defense will be that much WORSE than the 00 D or is it that Southern will be that much better offensively from their team that had Adrian Peterson on it?

By the sage

August 7, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

Dogs lose 2

Tech lose 5

Falcons lose 13

By mR.aVe

August 7, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

alright call me crazy this is how i think it goes

UGA 12-0, SEC champs, and national title(if and only if the focus and get the media out of their head) Tech 6-6

Falcons 9-7 shocking season missing playoffs i think Matt wont even play the whole season, he probably will get and injury and Dj Shockley will become the franchise tag

By Matthew

August 7, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

I will be completely satisfied on October 12th when Tennessee gets their mouth smashed in so hard that even Kent N will be spitting out turf. Predicting that Georgia wins only 7 games???

Georgia hasn’t won less than 8 games since 1996. You’d have to be a complete moron to believe that this year’s team is the worst Georgia has put on the field in over a decade. Need I remind you, in 2005 Tennessee won a lowly FIVE games.

I hope you’re around all season to eat crow rather than just running your mouth before the first kick-off.

By CCjacket

August 7, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

Ugag goes 10-2, losing on the road at Arizona State and to Fla, and so misses out on SEC title game… once again. [this is assuming they have enough players on work release to actually play the games.]

Tech goes 5-7 in Paul Johnson’s debut, but believe me, better things are ahead.

The Falcons win 4. They are after all the Falcons.

By TC

August 7, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

UGA - loses 3 games. (Auburn, Florida and LSU). Then all the ‘dawg’ fans can shut the #$@! up! ever notice that those who say that they are UGA fans, NEVER went to school there!!??!! Ga Tech - they blow. Lose 6 games this year. Falcooons - they blow. lose 12 games this year.

By DAWGSTRADOMAS

August 7, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

UGA 94 GSU 7

UGA 85 CMU 3

UGA 93 USC 10

UGA 108 ASU 7

UGA 77 ALA 0

UGA 83 UT 3

UGA 88 VAN 0

UGA 57 LSU 10

UGA 69 UFL 7

UGA 89 UKY 3

UGA 57 AUB 3

UGA 151 GT 7

By Trey

August 7, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

I-Dog

Know your facts. Last time Southern played UGA was 04. We put up 28 points. Southern will be in 1-A by 2011.

By GT4Life

August 7, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

I definitely think this should be a yearly thing like the FINAL FOUR FIASCO!! The FALL FREE FOR ALL is kinda corny, but that’ll work. Predictions… Ugag- 10 (losses vs. FLA and @ LSU) GaTech- 8 (losses @ vatech, @ clemson, @UNC, vs Miami) Falcons- 6 (i dont feel like going through each loss…)

Football begins in 3 weeks!!!

By GT4Life

August 7, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

wow…just realized i cant count ugag wins 9 with loss to GT too.

By I-DOG

August 7, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Trey,

I forgot about that one, thanks for the reminder. I was wrong!

By I doubt it

August 7, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Trey, GSU Eagle

I doubt GSU will be in 1-A ever.

Sorry but that is reality :(

By dustin

August 7, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

UGA 10-2 (UF,LSU) GT 6-6 Falcons 3-13

By Randyt

August 7, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

GA… regular season two losses, Florida, and either TN or SC or both (they will come out FLAT in one or both of these games and get their butts kicked AGAIN), and will not play for the SECCG.

Falcons…12 losses, will accidentally win 4 games somehow.

GA Tech…Do they have a football team…do any of the teams in the ACC play Div. 1 football anymore?

By Trey

August 7, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

GSU Eagle

As a southern alumni i do see your points. However with the growht of the school and enrollment i believe we will make the jump. The stadium can be enlarged to hold bigger crowds and i beilive the alumni will come around. They are doing the feasibilty study as we speak. The sky is the limit for georgia southern.

By uga 24/7

August 7, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

UGA 12-0 (Florida will be tough but I think we win the game by a field goal kicked by freshman Blair Walsh.)

GT 5-7

Falcons 4-11

Go Dawgs!!! 22 days left.

By Randyt

August 7, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

@ Matthew

A little historical note…Tennessee has kicked your beloved Dawgs butts 3 of the last 4 years, including when you still had David Green and David Pollack, and a team that really did have NC written all over it. Talk is cheap Matthew, and just becasue Erik Ainge is gone, does not mean the pantry is empty in Big Orange country.

By Chris

August 7, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

UGA will go 10-2 Tech will go 7-5 Falcons will go 4-12

By Randyt

August 7, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Just playing with you, ACC,

You will be back soon enough. Florida State and Miami will not be down for long I’m sure.

Now GA…actually you might also lose to LSU and Auburn too!!!

By FLA DAWG

August 7, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

If The Dawgs lose one game and it is to Auburn - our second to last regular season game, depending upon the records of the other top teams it could easily knock us out of position to play for the NC.

That would also blow your prediction that we win the NC since we wouldn’t be playing in the game Mark.

By Tim Scott

August 7, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

OK YOU CAN STOP KISSING MARK RICHTS BACK SIDE NOW. UGA IS GOOD VERY GOOD BUT THE SCHEDUEL DOES NOT SET UP WELL. IN PARTICULAR 11.1.08 REMEMBER EVERY ACTION HAS A REACTION…THE LACK OF CLASS SHOWED IN LAST YRS GAME WILL COME BACK TO HAUNT YOU. YOUR TEAM SET PRIDE AND SPORTSMANSHIP BACK 20 YRS.

By GT

August 7, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Georgia 10 and will lose to someone like South Carolina.

Tech 8 only because the ACC is so weak.

I think the Falcons 6 because of parity and a new coach. White is starting to be a receiver mainly because he has a quarterback that can throw from the pocket.

By hop

August 7, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

why auburn, georgia has buried them the last two years,plus dawgs have winning record on the plains!

dawgs will lose one,with carolina being the logical choice.

carolina returns ten on defense that is very talented and the game is in columbia!

By GTguy

August 7, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

YES this Fall FREE for all thing should be yearly

and there should be a prize for whomever predicts the most accurate records for each team (or maybe a prize for whomever is closest to each team’s record)… how bout it mark?! i mean theres a prize for fiasco

By Milton

August 7, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

I see Ga losing to Arizona St., LSU, Florida and Auburn. There is a chance they could also lose to Tennessee. That is a gauntlet of a schedule.

Ga Tech finishes 6-6 with losses to UNC, VT, Fla State, Miami, Clemson and UVA.

Falcons should be 6-10.

By Oledawg

August 7, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

gsueagle

You are correct about quieting Sanford in that game. I have blogged about games on our schedule this year and I remind people that after the GSU and UAB games early in that season that we had the greatest number of injuries to key players before or since those games. And Sanford was quiet during the UAB game as well. If you believe that our UGA team or true fans disrespect GSU, that would be a mistaken conclusion. Don’t pay any attention to zealots that would blog negative crap to arouse our opponents because they are probably wacky teenagers with no football knowledge and this new world of blogging empowers them to say anything, true or false, without fear of reciprocity. You need only look at statements by Coach Richt and Stafford(plus other players) who have stated they are concentrating on one game at the time and don’t believe for a moment that the Eagles can’t beat our butts. That also applies to Central Michigan and ASU.

I have close family members with degrees from GSU, we(UGA fans and alumni) had ties there when your coach and AD from UGA was revered beyond his years at UGA, and some of our coaches as well as others have ties to GSU. We all look forward to meeting your team on the playing field. We know your reputation as a championship team and we expect nothing more than you playing your hearts out in this game and we expect nothing less from our team as well.

By 82DAWG

August 7, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

Georgia - 9-3 (losses - LSU & Fla for sure, third one could come from UT, ASU, SC or Aub)

Tech - 4-8 (They are going to be terrible)

Falcons - 4-12 (They are going to be terrible)

By Bill

August 7, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

UGA - 9-3. Everyone who keeps speaking on all this talent has to remember that this is the essentially same team that lost to SC and won at Vandy last year on a missed field goal (I think, something of that sort). Yeah, they got excited after the “celebration” and knocked off some wins, but who did they really beat at the end of the year. Teams that had peaked or were on the downslide. They will win a couple games and get their heads on cloud 10 after Arizona State then let Alabama sneak in and take one from Sanford. After which they will lose to UF and AU, and possibly at LSU. Stafford finished 4th in Heisman, Knowshawn falls out of running early (no pun intended).

Tech - 7-5, maybe 8-4. They’ll go .500 the first 4 games, then lose to Clemson, FSU, and UGA (give or take 1 or 2 of those games). It will be ugly a lot of the time for tech, but they’ll pull together and build a solid foundation for 2009. And look out for Dwyer. He is going to turn some heads as a featured back.

Falcons - 0-20 (Yeah, they’ll lose all the preseason games too). Who are we kidding, they are going to suck.

By haha

August 7, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

All of these ugay 12-0 predictions are laughable. Delusional inbred mutts.

ugay- 9 at most 10 wins gt-6/7 possibly 8 wins falcoons- 5

ugay going undefeated, winning sec and NC game…right. And Greene is going to lead whatever loser team picks him up to the superbowl too.

By Mark Bradley

August 7, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

If I can figure out a way to give out a single first prize, I’ll do it. If I can come up with a better name for this little exercise, I’ll do that, too.

By I-DOG

August 7, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

I withdraw the comments about Southern scoring 24. I was looking at the stats for the 00 game and forgot about the 04 game.

Still, I think scoring 24 on Georgia this year will be tough for Southern. We will know soon enough.

By **NATIVE SON**

August 7, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

I’m a real homer so, Falcons 9 - tech - 8 -UGA - 12. And That’s real too.

By Tron Jackson

August 7, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

UGA 12-2 (Beats Ohio Sate by 30 in BCS Champ game). Tech 6-6 (Beats Fresno state by 3 in Humanitarian Bowl) Falcons 7-8 (Lose in 1st round of playoffs)

By TheItalianDawg

August 7, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

I think anybody choosing Georgia to lose either to LSU and to lesser degree auburn is just football ignorant and I’m shocked to read so many of you are actually ignorant: First, Georgia will beat the crap out of LSU, why? because LSU has new QB, new DC and many top players left to NfL, yes they are talented but inexperience and Georgia play very well on the road second, Georgia will beat Auburn, simply because Georgia play better at Auburn, Georgia has way better offense and again auburn has new QB, DC and OC so they need time to find their chemistry in order to beat the big dawg. but the most challenging game for Georgia will be Florida, hate to say it but Florida is the most dangerous team because, Florida has good offense their Defense should be better than last year and Georgia will play them after coming back from LSU. let me hear your argument why Auburn will beat Georgia

By Jumbo

August 7, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

UGA wins 10. I think Bama will be a trap game as the Dawgs will be undefeated after Az St, riding high and be down for the Tide. They also lose to LSU. They tie Fl for the East but win the tiebreaker and beat LSU in the Dome.

Tech: 7 wins Falcons:4

Don’t be surprised if LSU and UGA play 4 times by Dec 09.

Geaux Tigers! Go SEC

By Green Tea

August 7, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

FLA DAWG, remember LSU’s loss to Arkansas last year. Anything can happen.

UGA- If they beat USC they roll undefeated to LSU (their only loss of the season) Tech- close to .500 or slightly better Falcons- 4 or 5 wins (I see them surprising a team or two)

I’m glad most of the usual racist bloggers have steered clear of this blog for once.

By Jaime Gaverts

August 7, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

UGa wins 7 losing to ASU, LSU, UT, Aub and Fla. Don’t overlook SCar.

Tech wins 8 losing to Va Tech, Clem, Uga, UNC.

Falcons……Lord only knows.

By DisneyDawg

August 7, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

Tim Scott,

You want to talk about poor sportsmanship in this series? What about Spurrier running up the score with trick plays in the last minute of a rout? Our guys just over-celebrated. They didn’t try to humiliate anyone. UGA certainly hasn’t taken the Poor Sport crown from UF.

By Nate

August 7, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

Georgia-12, Tech-8, Falcons-7 Optimist here as well…

By michaelgee

August 7, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

UGA 10 wins at best

Tech wins 6

Falcons win 8

By Mutt6664

August 7, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

Bulldogs win 11 Jackets win 6 Falcons win 5

Total of 22

By Algonquin J. Calhoun

August 7, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

Mark, I told you a while back that law enforcement would have a lot to do with how UGA does this year. The chickens are assuming the roost my friend. UGA will win 8 games. Tech will win 8, including a win over Georgia. The Falcons will win 9 games. The movement to erect a statue of Skip will be scrapped and a lawn jockey holding a martini glass will be placed outside the stadium in its stead.

By jabster

August 7, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

Tech could do as well as 9-3 (losing to the Hoagies, Clempsun, and Clarke County), or as bad as 6-6 (the above three plus BC and two random games, one of which is a choke job and the other is just a plain ol’ butt-whoopin’.

I’m sorry, I DO NOT see Tech already losing to UNC. Not because of Davis, and not because of Kenan. However, UNC could be one of those two random games. But UNC still won’t be that good yet. UNC is never good enough to mark down as an L.

The good news: UGA’s streak ends. The bad news: In 2009.

Now, another distinct possibility is that Tech does like what they did in 1989 and drop their first three DI-A games, before running the table for the rest of the season (except for a loss to a Spurrier Duke team that wound up tying the ACCC with the Cadavers) once all the kinks and bugs are worked out.

If that happens, I would predict 8-4 with losses to BC, VT, Missy State, and Clemson and then winning out (INCLUDING UGA). Tech wins a minor bowl and finishes in the bottom of the top 25, based on season momentum if not record.

By Randy

August 7, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

UGA 9 wins 3 losses Tech 7 wins 5 losses Falcons 6 wins 10 losses

By 74Dawg

August 7, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

Mark, you are gonna have to come up w/ some kind of format like the Fiasco, or you will never keep up w/ this. What’s the tie breaker , anyway? UGA 11 wins GT 7 wins Falcons 3 wins (hopefully they steal one early or it could get really ugly,not like last year, just in terms of win/loss and blow outs)

By Expert

August 7, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

It’s ashame that this town doesn’t appreciate how good the Falcons are going to be.

By 74Dawg

August 7, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

p.s. UGA v OK in the BC game.

By JD

August 7, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

UGA is loaded this year and they will run the table.Ga Tech has a new coach and new system they will win at the most 4 games.The Falcons have a new coach and new system they will win at the most 4 games.This is the year of the Dawgs and anybody that thinks other wise can think again. Tech fans need to chill it will be years before they become a div-1 contender again. Give your coach time to to make the team better and stop hating UGA because they have a supior team.

By JS

August 7, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

UGA wins (regular season) 10 Tech wins(regular season) 8 Falcons win 7 Bonus ::Braves finish in 5th place::

By RAMBLE ON!!!

August 7, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

GT 10 wins, UGA 9 wins with another squeaker and some help from the refs in a lucky win over Vanderbilt…(see last year). Falcons, 5 wins.

Take it to Vegas BABY

By JD

August 7, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this

Uncle Jonny needs to put down the pipe.

Tech winning nine games is a JOKE! The funny thing is UGA will kill them again on their way to 11 wins.

HA HA!!

By Mark Bradley

August 7, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

You’re right, 74Dawg. I believe I’ve created a monster here. But I’ll try to make it work somehow.

By Roy

August 7, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this

Georgia 11 wins, Tech 4 and the Falcons 1!

By Jim P.

August 7, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

Falcons win 6 Dawgs win 11 Tech win 8

By BullDawg Rick

August 7, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

Dawgs 11 Jackets 6 Falcons 7

By Scoots

August 7, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

Darth Hater wrote this morning: “The Braves will lose their inept pitching coach and FINALLY regain Leo Mazzone.”

Are you keeping up with the Braves, or just looking at the standings. The Braves problem is not their pitching coach - they’ve gotten pretty good work out of their pieced-together pitching staff. If anyone should go, maybe Terry Pendelton, as Braves hitters seem to go downhill (Andruw Jones, Francouer) - our best two hitters (McCann & Chipper) are coached by their dads.

Anyway, back on subject.

UGA - I think they lose twice in the regular season, probably to LSU and either Auburn or Florida.

GT - So hard to predict. I think its a down season, as they have to adjust to a new system, new QB, RB, etc. I think they win 6, mostly on defense.

Falcons - With all the crap surrounding the team last year, they managed to win 4 (and with better luck, could have won 2 or 3 more). I have to believe this team will function much better than last year. I wish they kept Alge, but with the Turner/Norwood combo at RB and Roddy White as an emerging star WR, this team could possibly surprise a few people. OL and DL are definitely still big question marks, so I’ll temper my optimism a little and say the Falcons go 6-10.

Hawks make it back to the playoffs (with a winning record this time).

By swd311

August 7, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

Georgia will lose to Fl GT will win 7 games Atlanta will win 3 games because they will lost to the Raiders. BTW the Raiders will win 9 games this year.

By Big Bee

August 7, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

If any of you guys can Gau-ron-tee how many games anyone will win, I have the Delta tickets and will fly you to Vegas and we will play your numbers there. Let me know!!!

By Unbiased_Blogger

August 7, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this

NFL NETWORK SAYS:

GO FALCONS HA HA HA

By satchmo

August 7, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this

A loss at Auburn, might not be too bad, if that in fact is the only regular season loss. The rational, of course,is then we play them again, in SEC championship, and “it’s hard to be beat a great team the second time”, comes into play. Then a win there and its on to the NCG.

By Mookie Blaylock

August 7, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

What makes all you NERDS think UGA will lose to GT?? I thought you all were supposed to be smart… Last year’s Hawaii team would beat Tech this season and you saw what happened to them in N.O. Quit foolin’ yourselves.

By Ken Strickland

August 7, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

CHARLES-if you’ll notice, I said I didn’t care about either UGA or TECH. One means no more to me than the other, especially football wise. Let me ask you this question? Did TECH throw anyone under the bus, or ruin anyones life and career, like UGA did to DR Jan Kemp, when their scam was exposed? Wrong is wrong and a scam is a scam. Neither school gets a pass from me.

By Reality check

August 7, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

With their talent, UGA should go undefeated. With that said UGA to me has always appeared a very unfocused team.I think they’ll win 10 maybe 11 games. The schedule is too tough. UGA doesn’t always win games they’re supposed to. (remember South Carolina and Tennessee last year) The off-field incidents need to stop soon. Caleb King will be great as long as he doesn’t punh out students and bars and disrespect cops like he did last week. Even if UGA should stay focused, its the SEC and if a waaaaaaaay more talented LSU team last year couldn’t do it what makes anyone think UGA can do it this year when they’re whole schedule is tough. Az.State on the road is one scary non-conference game, they get S. Carolina on the road after losing to the Gamecocks in Athens, yes Tennessee is in Athens, but Tennessee has won their past two trips between the hedges in sluding a man-handling in ‘06. Florida will be tough, their defense can’t be worse than last year. A road game at Auburn is going to be tough and if they get to the SEC championship they will be tested by whoever they play be it Auburn, LSU, or heck even Alabama. It’s the SEC, no game is easy(remember Vandy vs. UGA last year)Undefeated isn’t happening. With focus they should be #1 at season’s end, but that’s a big question.

If Tech wins 6 or 7 it’s a successful season. I think its gonna be 5 or 6.

The Falcons win 3.

By faseae

August 7, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

Uga will lose at florida. The falcons will win one game against the Rams. (Hopefully)

By Mookie Blaylock

August 7, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this

Here’s what I think of all the GT over UGA predictions on this blog…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3njjD41f48

By Tripp

August 7, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this

UGa loses 5: ASU, USC, LSU, UF and AU. Most overrated team of the modern era.

Ga. Tech: Plays in the ACC. Might as well be high school.

Falcons: Play in that coaches’ stepping-stone to the SEC, who cares?

By cornell

August 7, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this

FALCONS WILL WIN 8 GAMES GEORGIA WILL WIN 11 GAMES GEORGIA TECH WILL WIN 6 GAMES

By falcon gator

August 7, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

UGA…9

GT….7

Falcons…..5

By treysaint

August 7, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

UGA wins 9 (lose to LSU, Auburn, and Florida) Tech wins 5 Falcons win 4 ( maybe )

Football season is finally here!

By Uncle Johnny

August 7, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

Well guys, I’ve taken abuse before but I stand on my predictions. Georgia will get the big head after they overwhelm Ga. Southern, then cry in anguish when Moreno tears up his knee. Couple of others will also be injured, It’s not that I wish injury on them but that’s the way the old ball bounces. The Quarterback will be the best runner on the team but he’ll be running for his life. Guys, he is really dumb! Maybe I should add Vandy to the list of teams who will kick Ga.’s butt.

By Denver Dawg

August 7, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this

Georgia 11 wins Tech 7 wins Falcons 4 wins

To all of you who think the Dawgs will lose to every top-tier team in the SEC this year, you really are fvcking stupid. They actually beat some of those teams in down years…quit being haters.

By Skip Floyd

August 7, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

UGA 12-0 National Champions. GT 8-4 Bowl win Falcons 9-7 wild card.

By FL DAWG

August 7, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

UGA goes undefeated. Tech will be 7-5 and have a good second half as the team learns the new offense. They will play GA very close, but eventually be defeated due to GA depth.

Keys to GA season are focus and being ready to play every game. Martinez needs to have his best season as D-coordinator. Bobo will continue to improve as Play caller and O-coordinator. I believe UGA O will throw down field much more this year as teams try to stop Moreno.

By How bout them dogs!

August 7, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

First of all I want to say that GEORGIA is going to have a tremendous year!!! I can’t wait till they play the tech wreckers because every year we play them it makes me think of when we killed them 51-7 HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Also when Reggie Ball would throw it away on 4th down would be even funnier!!!

UGA:Undefeated

Dumb Tech:Lose 6 games

Falcons:Win 6 games

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS

By DK

August 7, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this

Tripp’s Trippin

UGA will be undefeated!

GT Paul Johnson’s the goods GT 8 Wins!

I like what I see and hear from the new Falcons Staff, especially Mike Smith. I sorry the player talent is so thin. Falcons 6 Wins!

By Heeldawg

August 7, 2008 7:16 PM | Link to this

Georgia: 11-1 with a regular season loss to Auburn. The revenge win over Auburn in the SECCG gets them to 12-1, title game against OSU (who will beat the real USC this season) will determine the MNC.

Tech: 5-7 or 6-6. Wins over FSU and Miami; losses to UNC, Clemson, Georgia, Va Tech, BC and MSU and maybe one more random team.

Falcons: 4 wins. Which ones, I have no idea.

National darkhorse teams: USF (could beat Kansas early in Lawrence), Pitt (9-3 as team comes together at last for Dave Wannstedt), Ole Miss (8-4), UNC (8-4).

Crash and burn teams: Arkansas (couldn’t happen to a nicer guy), Alabama (Saban magic can’t overcome youth and inexperience), Florida (most overhyped, overrated team since Tennessee 2005—no defense, and now no TE).

By Cnote Jenkins

August 7, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this

Georgia will lose one (Florida). Tech will win seven. Falcons will win ten (You guys are all underestimating this running attack!!)

By UGA 2003

August 7, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this

1st) The 2004 Ga Southern game was over after the 3rd quarter.

2nd) Two touchdowns Southern scored were in the late 4th, off our 2nd string defense. You got a TD to cut it to 41-21 with about 5 minutes left and our backups were unable to move the ball on our next drive. The game was over and we had been on cruise control for the 10 minutes..Garbage time TD’s are common…don’t hang your hat on them. Our starters showed back up to ice the game and hold onto the ball for the last 3 minutes…we happened to score in the process.

3rd) It was 13-7 at halftime, not 10-7.

4th) Yes, we struggled to get your offense off the field (You held the ball 37 minutes to our 22), but while we had our 1st team defense on the field (about 32 minutes), you only scored 14 points and clearly had the majority of the possession. I would term that as bend but don’t break.

By JD

August 7, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

Uncle Johnny is on the pipe again.He knows that is his butt talking because his head knows better.

By redman

August 7, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this

Ga. Loses 3 Tech Loses 5 Falcons win 5 Overrated in mind as always,will bring the howling fans down.See you in The Citrus.

By Dirty Sanchez

August 7, 2008 8:12 PM | Link to this

Bulldogs - 11 - 1 (loss @ Auburn) however, make up for it with SEC CHampionship win and a National Championship

Tech 6 - 6 (however future is bright with Paul Johnson running things)

Falcons 7 - 9 I think that we will shock some people this season, especially considering that last year’s mess of a team could’ve easily won 6 games at least.

By War Eagle

August 7, 2008 8:19 PM | Link to this

I hope UGA loses only one(11-1) to Auburn, but Auburn 10-2 will win West and play Florida for the SEC.

By kj

August 7, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this

Ga = 10 they always find a way to lose a game or 2 they shouldn’t….see South Carolina and getting waxed by Tennessee last year…..Ga’s schedule is hell…I am in no way a Ga fan but Kudos to coach Ricth for schduling a legit out of state nonconference game for the first time in 10 years (Arizona State)

GT = 7 starts slow but gets better as the season goes on

Falcons = 5 they are young and lack talent but will be better prepaired to play each and every week

By HOUDAWG

August 7, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this

Hey ( pathetic ) PETE …… you obviously aren’t a college football fan, because you possess absolutely NO insight or knowledge, period. If the Dawgs had OSU’s Big 10 sched, we’d win 13 games ( YES, I said 13 of a 12-game sched … it’d be that easy for the Dawgs). That’s how freakin’ easy OSU has it . And the PAC-10 ??! It’s a PAC-10 schedule …… one more time …. it’s a PAC-10 schedule !!! Moron !!

By The Grinch

August 7, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this

I think UGA is the best team in the country, but with high expectations and a brutal schedule I see 10-2 and another Sugar Bowl. No reason tech shouldn’t win 6 or 7, and I think the Falcons have a good shot at 6-10. 7-9 if they stay injury free; their sked is weak.

By P Dawg

August 7, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this

Dawgs win em all, GT wins 4, and the Falcons win 2. Win or lose, I’m glad that DH and AC are gone. I hope they get rid of all the “free MV” t-shirt wearing idiots.

By Oz

August 7, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

When I first saw Eli Manning I thought he was a gangly pup who threw too many interceptions, and obviously got his job because of his brother, Peyton Manning. He was too scrappy. Too crude. Flashes of brilliance, but he was losing games he should have won. Then, last year happened, and I glimpsed the ghost of one of the horsemen.

ODE TO ELI

Outlined against a blue grey curtain of certain and sudden death, Eli slipped the surly grasp of the blitz. He wheeled and flung and did a hundred things I’ve only dreamed of. His oval soared long and delirious over tangled arms and teeth clenched in hate. Once more into the breech he joined the tumbling mirth and offered a wounded desperation that a wide-out held on to like it was the Lombardi Trophy.

The next thing you know, Burress fakes the post, and son I got High Fives way down low, low, low…..

THE END

Go Dawgs!! (but they only win 9 games) Go Falcons!! (but they only win 6 games)

Go Tech! (but they only win 5 games)

The problem with the dogs this year is that they have a very mediocre coach. Last year they seemed invincible, but come crunch time they folded. I’ll never forgive that georgia coach for that. He should not be in that job if he blew the chances he had for the national title so incompetently. He blew it. And he knows it. There’s no way Ga should have lost ANY games last year.

And I think it’s a damn shame.

I’m a football savant. Georgia’s coach, and I refuse to name him, needs to resign and go coach nursing home tiddlywinks.

ISAIDSHAME!

By red and black

August 7, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

war eagle-your afraid of georgia,thats why you want to play pathetic uf.when are people gonna quit drinking swamp water.UF IS NOT CONSISTENT ENOUGH TO WARRANT CONSIDERATION FOR A TOP TEN FINISH.every year,this year is not any different than all the years except 06 and the spurrier years.THEY ALLWAYS FIND A WAY TO SCREW UP EVERYTHING THEY DO.look at their rankings{end of year} before and after spurrier left, they allways end up 15th place or worse.06 they cried uf was better than micigan only to lose to them the very next year.

By Uncle Johnny

August 7, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this

I’m not on the pipe again nor am I drinking. I’ve been a football handicapper for several years, enough to make a good living.

Your thoughts of a winning season or championship are what you hope they will do, not the reality of what they will do.

Last year, you were embarrassed by South Carolina and thoroughly smashed by Tennessee. Your Florida game was played against a team with a crippled quarterback.

Richt has a history of losing a game he should have won. This year will be no different.

Look me up in Las Vegas if you ever come.

By Big Dawg

August 7, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this

There are a lot of delusional people on this blog. In objectively evaluating Georgia and their schedule the trap games for us this year are Alabama, Vanderbilt and Kentucky. With us having the Tide and Vandy in Athens I believe we will win a close game with Bama and as for Vandy and Kentucky we are just too deep for them. We will beat ASU in a blow out. As for all of this talk about South Carolina they do have a pretty good defense but that won’t help them this year. As for Tennessee we have the bye week and they are suspect on defense with a new QB with very little actual game experience and no David Cutcliffe plus they are very thin depth wise on both the OL and DL’s where games are won. LSU will be a challenge but I believe the Dawgs will go into Baton Rouge and take care of business. As for the Gators this game will decide the SEC East, that is if they haven’t lost at Tennessee and/or lost to LSU but we will beat them again this year. As for Auburn we always seem to play them better at Auburn. GT will play us tough but does not have the horses, plus with all new coaches, new offensive scheme etc. we will beat them for the eighth time in a row. The Dawgs have the talent and the depth to go undefeated but could slip up, no one but God knows for sure what will happen.

GT- 7-5 or 6-6 better next year when they have been in Coach Johnson’s system for a year and he has had time to recruit his own players.

Falcons- 5-11 don’t really keep up with the NFL anymore as IMHO it is controlled by gambling.

By LetTheBigDawgEat!!

August 7, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this

Why so much hate here against UGA? Most of the rest of the SEC teams have had their go at a NC in the past 2 decades so why shouldn’t GEORGIA this year? Let’s just put a lid on this subject and let the players settle it out on the gridiron this fall. I can’t wait!!!!!

By UGA

August 7, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this

Hey GSUEAGLE, did the heat make your pea sized brain fall out of your backside? You should feel lucky we schedule you because if we didnt, nobody north of Statesboro would know who you are. It will be ok, your dad will forgive you for flunking out of UGA and going to GSU. Seriously, I believe GSU is a good, solid, well coached team but they will lose.

By GTGSU

August 7, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this

GA Tech - 8 wins 4 losses Georgia - 10 wins 2 losses Falcons - 7 wins 9 losses

By red and black

August 7, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

uncle johnny you are a drunk-named after a bottle of scotch.we are only as good as our last game-ga 41/haw10 with third string in they get 7 pts.embarrashed by usc 4 points get back on the wagon lil boy,join obama’s bs team.i know a lot of teams did worse all year-lsu,uf,ut.to name a few.we got past our hurdle and became #2 in the usa.cmr has 72 w’s in 7 years-only the bear/spurrier and dooley are as good as mark richt.so get your bottle out and this marine will drink to our winning season and you going back to the funny farm.you dont know jack about mark-just keep to the booze and the hookers in nevada-ill stick to the dawgs.

By Drexel Gal

August 7, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

The only thing the Jackets know about the “spread” is that the other team usually gives the points.

Johnson or no Johnson, it is obvious that Tech will win four (count ‘em, four) games this season: Jacksonville State, Duke, Gardner-Webb (is John Drew playing?), and North Carolina.

The Jacksonville and UNC games are questionable, at that.

By TheItalianDawg

August 7, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this

I actually shocked by how many of you picking GT winning 7 or 8 games!!! what are you smokin? here is the reality, georgia tech will only win 3 games, honestly not more than 3 games and actually they will struggle to win 3 games, here it goes, they will lose to: BC VT Miss. State Clemson Virginia FSU Miami north Carolina and will get murdered by georgia Mark it down Falcons will win 2

By Dawgfan

August 7, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

12-2 for the dawgs 4-12 for the falcons 6-6 for the jackets…improving through the season but not bowl eligible since only 1 division 1AA will count (jax state &gardner webb) serious though… Gardner Webb? Do they really even have a football team?

By AthensDawg

August 7, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

Uncle Johnny,

Have you ever smoked a pole? You can be frank with us, ole John. Your name spells it all - you like the ole johnson, huh? You make no sense whatsoever. I really hope that you do in fact live out there in Sin City and place your bets against UGA this year, boy. Crippled QB? Please!! Why would the Gayturds place te-bone in a game where he might suffer more injuries IF he was all that banged up? Think, @$$wipe. The UF coaches KEPT wonder boy in the game and he got his azz sacked so many times that I actually lost count. Injured, my azz. Beaten. Period. Please watch UGA whip UF again this year on your Las Vegas motel TV provided you can take your boyfriend’s cork out of your AIDS-infested mouth long enough to do so. What a cweer!!

By AthensDawg

August 7, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this

Uncle Johnny,

I did some checking up on you, pansy. You are not out in Lost Wages; instead, you are right here in the ATL area. What a chump UF fan you are. Hey, how’d you like the game last year, dweeb? It still stings, doesn’t it? It will be a whole lot worse for you this year, geek. I will be attending the CorkTail Party this year and hope to see your little pansy azz as I enter the stadium just so I can knock your azz off before the game begins.

By ga.wolf

August 7, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

Uncle you’re an moron, a drunk or stoned and above all too stupid to waste a any more time on. I don’t see why so many people feels that auburn is such a threat- not going to happen. Tenn. will be a bigger threat, so will fla and LSU. Tech just a bug to be stepped on and not even remembered. There will probably be a lot of fights during the fla game but if CMR would tell the team just to cover their heads with their arms and let the gators get the flags they can laugh all the way to the end zone. There needs to be a black out day for tenn. - a real black out with black shirts,pants and helmets..THE PLACE WOULD BE ROCKING AND TENN WOULD NOT KNOW WHAT HIT THEM. Pray for no injuries and a running game that scares the crap out of everyone. Eat em alive dawgs!

By Old GT Nut

August 7, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

GT Fans:

Look, all of this “next year” or “this is a rebuilding year” talk about the 2008 GT season is just ridiculous. This is a NEW PROGRAM. Most of this new CPJ coaching staff has been together for 11 years. Chan had 3 different Off Coord’s in 7 years. Unbelievable!

The rest of the ACC has BIG deficits in talent with EVERY team. And, the two teams with the LARGEST talent loss from 2007 are BC and VT!! BC lost QB Ryan, both starting RBs, both starting WRs and several Off & Def starters. VT lost star RB Brandon Ore, all 4 starting WRs, and almost the entire Defense. Folks, stand by, GT is going to absolutely CRUSH VT this year. VT will have NO running game, NO passing game, and a rookie defense. It’s gonna be a BLOWOUT. BC faces the SAME issues. And, GT won’t be throwing 4-5 interceptions and giving up 400 yds passing in both of those games, like 2007.

This is not GT under Chan Gailey. Even as poorly coached as GT was last year(and 2001-2006 for that matter) GT still beat Clemson, barely lost to MD and UVA both because of horrible coaching. GT won’t implode vs. Clemson like they did in 2006. In 2007, Davis & Spiller rushed for a COMBINED 62 yds! 62 yards! Clemson’s O-Line will look like a screen door this year. Harper, Davis & Spiller will spend A LOT of time looking up at the sky when GT rolls into Death Valley.

In 2008, GT will have THE #1 rush defense in the ACC, and a VERY good pass defense. Much better than ANYTHING we’ve seen in the last 7 years. Our new Def Coord Wommack is highly respected for his Def coaching and success, especially at LBs and CBs. The 2008 GT defense is going to be AWESOME.

It doesn’t matter what style of offense GT now runs. ANY Offense under CPJ is going to be MUCH better than ANYTHING Chan could deliver. For 7 L-O-N-G years, the Off was stifled by terrible QB play. Remember AJ Suggs in 2002-03? Reggie after that? The Off is going to be tremendously better just by the fact that there’s no more Chan, Reggie, or revolving-door OC’s. QB Nesbitt is gonna play like 1990 QB Shawn Jones. He’s gonna be terrific.

Lastly, several All-ACC players said at the ACC Media Event that if GT gets the Off going well early in the season, GT could go undefeated in conference. That’s not some jive talk from a “sports journalist” or talking head, that’s from real players who can see what the Off & Def line-up looks like for GT. I agree.

By tigerfan

August 7, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this

Georgia will lose 4 games, finish 9-4 Tech will go 5-7 Falcons will go 5-11

By dawgnation

August 7, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

UGA - 14-0 GT - 7-5 FALCONS - OUCH!

By GM

August 7, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this

Dogs 11-2

Tech 6-6

Dogs lose close one early to SC, but then play angry all year and climb back to No 1 late in season, losing to Tech while looking ahead to SEC championship game, which they win and finish ranked No 3. Stafford goes pro.

Tech beats Jax St, Gardner Webb, Duke, FSU, Dogs, plus one other. Nesbitt has 18 fumbles, 15 INTs, 4 TD passes for the season, but breaks the single season QB rushing record for Tech.

Falcons 5-11 (details unnecessary).

By Justin

August 7, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

I think 11-1, with a loss at Auburn, is a very fair prediction for Georgia. That Auburn games comes at the end of a stretch including Tennessee, Vanderbilt, at LSU, at Jacksonville, and at Kentucky, with no bye week in the middle.

Auburn, meanwhile, has Arkansas, bye week, at West Virginia, at Ole Miss, and UT-Martin during the five weeks leading up to the game with Georgia.

As for Tech, I’d be pretty surprised to see them break .500. I don’t think they have a prayer against Florida State, which should be the most improved team in the league this season. Miami is one I’m not so sure about, but I think that’ll be a tall order for the depleted likes of Georgia Tech. Actually, I think Mississippi State (especially early in Tech’s season) will give them a heck of a challenge. In the end, I’ve got Tech going 4-8. If they win seven games in 2008 (and presumably enjoy another trip to San Francisco), I’ll be shocked.

And the Falcons…maybe three wins. Seriously.

By heeldawg

August 7, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

Anyone who picks Georgia to lose 4 games is either delusional, asleep, insane, delirious, high on crack, in DT’s, idiotic, moronic, foolish, dreaming, brain-damaged, a Gamecock, just plain stupid or all of the above. There is NO TEAM on Georgia’s schedule—not Florida, not Tech, not Alabama, not ASU, not Auburn, not UT, nor LSU—no team that has Georgia’s level of talent at every position. There is NO TEAM on Georgia’s schedule that has Georgia’s depth at every position. So the assumption here is that Mark Richt—a coach who has won an average of 10+ games a season since coming to Athens, a coach who has won more games he should have lost than losing games he should have won, a coach who returns 18 starters from an 11-2 team—will somehow find a way to blow not one, not two, not three but FOUR games in a season in which he has more talent than anyone in America?

Uhhh, no. That’s not going to happen, folks.

The Dawgs may lose one, or even two, games this season. But Richt has only lost four games twice in seven years—his first season (an 8-4 year) and in a big rebuilding year in 2006 (a 9-4 year). He’s never lost four game sin a year in which the talent pool is this deep. NEVER.

The season can’t get here fast enough. Got to shut these idiots up.

By Realist

August 7, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this

UGA 13-1 (counting SEC & BCS Championships)

Tech 5-7

Falcons 6-10

By tony

August 7, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this

Tech 8-4, Falcons 10-6

By DAWGFAN1124

August 7, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA- I WOULD SAY 12 But more Realistic- 11 losing to either LSU pr Auburn. But WILL BEAT THEM IN THE SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME , THEN BEAT either USC or Ohio State in BCS Champ game

TECH- 4 or 5 Wins- THEY ARE GOING TO LOSE TO BC, CLEMSON, VT, FSU, UGA,UNC, Maryland,and probably Miami

FALCONS- 4 WINS- DETROIT, OAKLAND, CAROLINA AND ST LOUIS

By DAWGFAN1124

August 7, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA- I WOULD SAY 12 But more Realistic- 11 losing to either LSU pr Auburn. But WILL BEAT THEM IN THE SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME , THEN BEAT either USC or Ohio State in BCS Champ game

TECH- 4 or 5 Wins- THEY ARE GOING TO LOSE TO BC, CLEMSON, VT, FSU, UGA,UNC, Maryland,and probably Miami

FALCONS- 4 WINS- DETROIT, OAKLAND, CAROLINA AND ST LOUIS

By Zeb

August 7, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this

Good lord Bradley, you really stirred the pot on this one……pretty freakin smart I think. This is what this blog sounds like on both ends: UGA wins 26 games and goes to the All World Bowl where they will face North Korea, Iraq, Japan and Iran. It’s a double header with Scotland, London and Ireland waiting their turn. GA Tech wins 18 games, wins the ACC and is Georgia’s #2 team at the All World Bowl, thus giving the state of Ga the edge. The Falcons are so good this season they end 32-0, and go back and win SuperBowl XII. On the flip side, UGA wins 3, Tech goes -4 and 12 and the Falcons entire team spontaneously combustes on the field in the 2nd preseason game. Geez guys. See how some of this sounds. And I’m a dam GA fan. Good luck on the season for each of our 3 local teams. That would be UGA, Falcons and Parkview…..just kiddin tech folks, had to get a tiny dig in. Yeah I know…I’m an idiot.

By helluvaegr

August 7, 2008 11:51 PM | Link to this

Tech: 8-4 Ugag: 9-3 Falcons: 8-8

By Amazed

August 7, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this

It never ceases to amaze me at the arrogance of UGA fans. The blog posted by UGA…..states:

“You should feel lucky we schedule you because if we didnt, nobody north of Statesboro would know who you are. It will be ok, your dad will forgive you for flunking out of UGA and going to GSU.”

Addressing an individual who obviously has as small a self-esteem as his intelligence level is difficult, but here goes nothing. Sir, regardless of what you think, some folks could care less if UGA and Athens fell off the map. Furthermore, there are also many out there who happen to like Georgia Southern, and all it has to offer. If you will do some research before opening your unintelligent mouth, you will find the current freshmen SAT averages at GSU and UGA pretty close. So, flunking out of UGA to go to GSU………..nah that won’t wash. Now will we beat you guys on August 30th, probably not. But your program history has a century jump on ours, not to mention more scholarships to offer high school athlete’s. Football in Statesboro started in the eighties. So looking at growth percentage wise with respect to program length………..GSU is putting up some strong numbers. By the way, Erk Russell put GSU on the map, not UGA. There is no honor in simply playing your bulldogs. Now for my predictions:

GSU will win 9 games this year UGA will win 10 (drilled by Florida, and a sneak up game) If you go undefeated, more power to you. I am man enough to tip my cap. It’s a confidence thing. Maybe you can have some one day and not have to belittle others to make yourself feel important!!

Who cares about the Falcons until they actual get quality season ticket holders instead of thugs. They Falcons will continue to go down until they address some serious game attending issues, and change the thuggish reputation.

Georgia Tech may have a building year this year, but you guys have something in Paul Johson. Speaking of him…….as a sideline prediction I could see Chris Hatcher going to Division 1-A on a coaching offer, and Paul Johnson heading back to Statesboro with an AD/Head Coach combo position with GSU bringing them to IA in strong fashion. That’s long term, but it has substance.

By Zeb

August 8, 2008 12:05 AM | Link to this

Hey Heel, I’m glad you’re so optimistic, I need to live by you vicariously. My BIGGEST fear(and I’m playin devil’s advocate) is that all this hype get’s in the team’s head as much as it’s in mine, and we totally screw things up, and the amount of crow we have to eat will choke a donkey. With this #1 target on our back, I can’t even make a lucid prediction. But I’m always very nervous this time of year, until the first couple of games are played and I can see what the progression is. The freakin Vols scare me Gen. I can’t get that beatdown outta my head. SC not so much, but that one scares a good friend of mine, who’s usually right on these things. DAMMIT, is it the end of August yet???

By Russ Brock

August 8, 2008 12:08 AM | Link to this

Ah, come on, Mark. You know the Dawgs don’t lose at Auburn. LSU lost too many people to whip us. It’s revenge time versus the Vols and Gamecocks and revenge will be so sweet! That only leaves Florida as a mild hurtle, and I am sending Richt the gadget that will pysche out the Gators yet again. I predicted the Dawgs ‘80 title and I am predicting it again in ‘08. So, make your reservations Bulldog Nation. This is the Year of tha Dawgs!

By StraightJacket

August 8, 2008 12:12 AM | Link to this

Georgia’s hard to predict: I’ve been reading their Beat Writer’s reports, and while he’s OK at reporting from the practice field, we’d all be in better shape to predict the Dawg’s (sic) suxcess if he’d spend more time at the booking station of the Athens Police Precinct. If KnowLess Mowronoh and a few more guys get suspended, the early season schedule could get tough. As it is, I believe the Dawgs (sic) could still take 9 this year, losing in upsets to USC, ASU, and AU. But if their arrests actually outnumber Tech’s injuries, then the wheel’s could really fall off. Final number: 9. Speaking of Tech: 7 wins. This year. Likely losses are VT, Clem, UM, FSU, and Ugag. Next year, things will be different.
Falcons: Is Duke on their schedule? I don’t know where you can find a win on their slate, but even broken clocks are right twice a day. Throw in a miracle, and I give the Birds 3 wins.

Summary, GT: 7, Ugag: 9, Falcons: 3.

-SJ

By Eagledawg

August 8, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this

I just hate the Techies who get on here and put stupid, dire predictions up about UGA just cuz we have dominated them for, oh, forever! UGA wins them all and brings home the crystal football. Read it and weep, insects. GT wins 7. Falcons win 4. Ga. Southern loses to UGA and then wins out, even beating Appy State for the second year in a row, in the ‘Boro, but losing to them in the playoff rematch. Appy has too much returning and will win a 4th straight nat’l championship. The Eagles are a year away from total domination of the Football Championship Subdivision (what a stupid name).

By Zeb

August 8, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this

StraightJacket, sir, when you post something that stupid, you make you’re every student has a 12.7 GPA just sound not so smart. Why do you intellectually superior tech folks just love to stoop to us dumb ole dawgs???? I figured you’d put up a chart or graph with some serious Calc XXXIII that you aced and prove why you are going to beat us for the next 98.7629876 years because of the alignment curve your astronomy class found existed on the field?? Gravity’s goin your way!!!

Now, see how seriously smartazz that sounds?? Stop being a dik. I’ll bet you’re loved at work or on campus.

By COOLAID DRINKER

August 8, 2008 1:01 AM | Link to this

UGA has the best backfield in the country. A great defence. BUT, Steve Spurrier is Steve Spurrier to GA. SC has 10 returning on defence. But, 14 starters if you count injuries and the other starters suspended. AKA the lindsey’s. SC offence will be ok. It is the 4th year of Spurrier. Close, but a UGA 24-21 victory.

By Dennis

August 8, 2008 2:46 AM | Link to this

Since the realignment of the NFL in 2002 the last place team in the NFC south Won the division the next year. I think this could still hold true and that the Falcons will win the division at 10 and 6.

By heeldawg

August 8, 2008 5:12 AM | Link to this

Dear Amazed:

First of all, as a U.Ga. graduate, I’d like to apologize for the rude post by one of my fellow fans. There’s no call for that sort of thing.

However, you made the point that Georgia and Georgia Southern’s SAT averages for admitted freshmen were “about the same.” That is not true. In fact, they aren’t even close.

The average SAT score (Math +verbal only) for the 2008 freshman class at U.Ga. was 1242, with an average high school GPA of 3.83. There were 4750 freshmen admitted at U. Ga. last year. That’s right off the U. Ga. website.

The average 2008 freshman SAT (again, math + verbal only) for Georgia Southern was 1083, with a an average high school GPA of 3.14. There were 2861 freshmen admitted at GSU last year. That’s off of the GSU website.

The difference between these two sets of values is striking. There is not much overlap there.

Moreover, to be in the Honors program at GSU, entering freshmen have to have a 3.5 GPA and an SAT minimum of 1200. By those criteria, the average U.Ga. student admitted for the 2008 class would have qualified for the GSU Honors Program.

While arrogant and disparaging remarks about the Georgia Southern University are uncalled for, it is inaccurate to equate the two institutions academically. From the standpoint of undergraduate admissions criteria, U.Ga. and GSU aren’t even in the same ballpark.

By costa

August 8, 2008 6:00 AM | Link to this

UGA- 9-3 LOSING TO LSU,FLA AND AUB… GT- 8-4 LOSING TO VT,UNC,CLEM AND UGA… FALCONS- 2-14 BEATING THE SAINTS TWICE…

By costa

August 8, 2008 6:00 AM | Link to this

UGA- 9-3 LOSING TO LSU,FLA AND AUB… GT- 8-4 LOSING TO VT,UNC,CLEM AND UGA… FALCONS- 2-14 BEATING THE SAINTS TWICE…

By costa

August 8, 2008 6:01 AM | Link to this

UGA- 9-3 LOSING TO LSU,FLA AND AUB… GT- 8-4 LOSING TO VT,UNC,CLEM AND UGA… FALCONS- 2-14 BEATING THE SAINTS TWICE…

By costa

August 8, 2008 6:01 AM | Link to this

UGA- 9-3 LOSING TO LSU,FLA AND AUB… GT- 8-4 LOSING TO VT,UNC,CLEM AND UGA… FALCONS- 2-14 BEATING THE SAINTS TWICE…

By costa

August 8, 2008 6:01 AM | Link to this

UGA- 9-3 LOSING TO LSU,FLA AND AUB… GT- 8-4 LOSING TO VT,UNC,CLEM AND UGA… FALCONS- 2-14 BEATING THE SAINTS TWICE…

By Volfanatic

August 8, 2008 6:57 AM | Link to this

I think Georgia will drop 3 this year. 2 on the road and one at home, prob Tenn. Ga Tech, who knows, I would spit ball about 4 to 5 losses. The Falcons will go 6-10, or possibly could squeak out 7-9. 5-11 is most probable. Have to agree with Mr. Bradley on that.

By Brent

August 8, 2008 7:50 AM | Link to this

Well…I am a realist somewhat. I don’t buy into all this UGA hype about being a preseason No. 1. Keep in mind, they have to go TO Auburn, TO LSU, technically TO Florida and TO Arizona State. I see UGA losing to AU, LSU, and Florida. Posiibly Tennessee as well. So that’s 4 loses right there. UGA ALWAYS thinks they are better than they really are and cries when things don’t go there way. I live with a die hard UGA family so believe me, I KNOW ALL THE HYPE!! As for Tech (yes, as you can tell I am a Tech fan), I’m not going to sit here and say were going to win 9 games, but I do have enough confidence in Paul Johnson to foresee Tech winning at least 6 games and possibly going to a bowl. Like another blogger said earlier, he’s NOT Chan Gailey-THANK GOD!!!! As far as the Falcons are concerned, you have to look at them different than college teams, outside of the obvious reason. The Falcons have enough talent to go 8-8 possibly, but with a new system, new qurterback, etc.., this IS going to take some time. Believe me, Falcons fans aren’t the most patient fans in the world. Half my family are season ticket holders. But people need to realize that it’s going to take two to three seasons to get people in place and to get in the free-agents and draft picks we’ll need for down the road. I predict that by year three of Mike Smith’s tenure, he’ll be competing for the NFC Championship at least. I don’t feel it’s going to take years to do this simply b/c the Falcons don’t have that long of a time line with their fan base. Trust me, if by the third year of the new regime isn’t taking us to the NFC Championship game, fans are going to be pretty ticked. So…in a nut shell: UGA: 8-4 (9-4)depending on bowl game Tech:6-6 (7-6)depending on a bowl game. Falcons: 8-8 is not out of the question but I’ll settle for 7-9 for right now.

By marko

August 8, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

Five games? They won four during the Vick Petrino dog and pony circus. Our players are better than they looked last year,and they are coached by a real NFL coaching staff. While I’m at it why would the Dogs whip Florida and turn around and lose to the cow college? Mark maybe your crystal ball could use a tune-up.

By Darrell

August 8, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

Let’s not all drink to much coolaid - the only team that will have a winning record this year will be.

Georgia 11-1

Georgia Tech 5-7

Falcons 7-9

Go Bird-Dogs

By G

August 8, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this

UGA wins ‘em all. GT wins 8 Falcons win 6

By Mike Tyson

August 8, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

UGA 12 - 0 Tech 5 - 7 Falcons 6 - 10

By Ronnie

August 8, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this

Dawgs win 12 and don’t play for NC. Jackets win 7. Falcons win 7. Syrupmakers win’em all.

By son_sir

August 8, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

GT- 8-4 Ignored ‘D’ makes more impact than new ‘O’, early, giving the ‘O’ time to catch up.

GA- 8-4 “OVER-RATED”. That will be the opponents chant at the end of several of those tough games.

Falcons- 4-12 Baby steps this year.

By coocoo falcon fan

August 8, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

Dogs 11-1 Ga Tech 4 wins Falcons get 9 wins and Smith wins coach of the year.

By Marc

August 8, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

Dawgs- 10-2 (LSU & Auburn)

Tech- 5-7 (Option offense in the ACC?)

Falcons- 7-9 (They will surprise some)

By gojackets

August 8, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

The real question is- Will this be the Paul Johnson Era or the Paul Johnson Error? I am a Tech grad. and long time fan. i can tell you that from watching almost every practice and all the scrimmages, that we are in real trouble. Tech. looks medeocer at best and horrible most of the time. Nothing is working well from the offensive line to the kicking( we dont even have a consistent punter or kicker). The only bright spot is the defense and they will be worn out by the fourth quarter of every game. We are going to be embarrassed if things don’t change in a hurry.

tech. wins 5 ga. wins 10 falc. win 8

By Poor GSU :(

August 8, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Sadly,

I feel sorry for the GSU fans on here, however I have to agree that I just dont see that school going to 1-A. I have been to the school, and I have to agree most of the students I talked with while there told me they did go to GSU because they didnt get excepted to UGA, sad but true :( I really only talked to a few students who wanted to go to GSU and that was because they grew up around the Macon, Dublin, Statesboro area and stated they were just GSU fans growing up, so I understand that. Sadly I feel sorry for the GSU fans having to learn Football subdivision instead of 1-AA that is a very stupid name to change it too.

Oh and Mr. Bradley can I ask you something that seems to be a running gag on these blogs. Is there something about these Falcons? :) Just messin

Yall have a good day.

By Poor GSU :(

August 8, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Sadly,

I feel sorry for the GSU fans on here, however I have to agree that I just dont see that school going to 1-A. I have been to the school, and I have to agree most of the students I talked with while there told me they did go to GSU because they didnt get excepted to UGA, sad but true :( I really only talked to a few students who wanted to go to GSU and that was because they grew up around the Macon, Dublin, Statesboro area and stated they were just GSU fans growing up, so I understand that. Sadly I feel sorry for the GSU fans having to learn Football subdivision instead of 1-AA that is a very stupid name to change it too.

Oh and Mr. Bradley can I ask you something that seems to be a running gag on these blogs. Is there something about these Falcons? :) Just messin

Yall have a good day.

By gojackets

August 8, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

The real question is- Will this be the Paul Johnson Era or the Paul Johnson Error? I am a Tech grad. and long time fan. i can tell you that from watching almost every practice and all the scrimmages, that we are in real trouble. Tech. looks mediocer at best and horrible most of the time. Nothing is working well from the offensive line to the kicking( we dont even have a consistent punter or kicker). The only bright spot is the defense and they will be worn out by the fourth quarter of every game. We are going to be embarrassed if things don’t change in a hurry.

tech. wins 5 ga. wins 10 falc. win 8

By robert357

August 8, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

ga. 11 ga. tech 8 falcons 9

By robert357

August 8, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

ga. 11 ga. tech 8 falcons 9

By robert357

August 8, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

ga. 11 tech 7 falcons 9

By son_sir

August 8, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

gojackets- Are you a real Tech grad or an imposter ? Unless you are old and have dementia, I doubt a Tech grad would spell mediocre; “medeocer”. It’s possible you are a UGA grad, but that is even doubtful. You are probably one of the throng of the Athens sidewalk alumni, who never attended college at all.

By Steve Romedawg

August 8, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

This has to be the toughest schedule in the country and to run the table is highly improbable. UGA will be 11-1 with a early loss at ASU. For a chance to be in the BCS championship you have to win the east and beat either Auburn or LSU twice for a chance to be there.

TECH 4 wins if lucky, a very sad program.

FALCONS 6 wins with Dog lover gone they are on the wright track.

By GMAN

August 8, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

By Pete, Surely you just when criticizing UGA’s early season schedule. OSU plays Youngstown and Ohio! PLEASE…

By Eumoss

August 8, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

This Georgia team will win 12. With so many starters returning, I don’t see them loosing to Aurburn or anyone else. Georgia Tech will win 6. The Falcons will win 7.

By Dawg 51

August 8, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

Dogs, 11 they lose to LSU in Death Valley. Tech, 5 and no they don’t beat FSU or Miami. Falcons, so what.

By sobedawg

August 8, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

The whole thing with Auburn beating UGA this year is funny. The Gayturds might slip up on us, but not the WarTigers… :)

By GeraldBall

August 8, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

Bradley:

How can Georgia Tech possibly lose to Boston College when they have lost QB Matt Ryan, the #3 pick in the draft that singlehandedly carried a wretched program on his back to respectability and is in your own words the best pure passer that you have ever seen (meaning better than Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Dan Marino, Steve Young, Joe Montana, etc.)? Simple. Matt Ryan was never nearly as good as you claimed him to be. He was just another good QB on a good team just like there is every year, and probably wasn’t even any better than some of the other QBs in the draft like Chad Henne, Brian Brohm, and Andre Woodson (if you are going to claim that Woodson’s Wildcat team of SEC rejects had better talent than Boston College, which has practically the entire northeast to itself after the implosion of Penn State and Syracuse … oh yeah I forgot about mighty RUTGERS and UCONN …), and the Falcons passed up several superior athletes at need positions so that they could make a “let’s appease the north of I - 20 suburban fan base” PR move. Nice to know that you finally admitted the truth.

By the way, BC will beat Tech because BC always has - or at least had under O’Brien, the guy who built the program that has been to like 10 straight bowl games including a victory over mighty UGA and the legendary David Greene - a strong defense against the run. But the fact that life will go on at BC after Ryan proves that you were way overselling the kid when you were demanding that the Falcons drafted him, and that the Falcons made a huge error in committing so much of their cap room to a guy who will merely be capable and solid, not someone that can carry a franchise and make players around him better. Ryan will need a strong supporting cast to ever win anything of substance in the NFL, and that huge contract that the Falcons gave him will preclude their ever building one for him.

By Oz

August 8, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

You could tell last year that the Georgia Bulldogs were for real. Yet, they choked at crunch time, and that’s coaching.

Same coach? then same results. They’ll blow easy games. They’ll win impressively in tuff ones. We’re about to get our hearts broken again by football in Georgia.

Why even predict the Falcons? Why dont they just sell plywood and hammers at the Depot and forget the whole thing. I’m not watching one football game that doesn’t have Eli Manning in it.

Prediction: Favre will be ineffective no matter which team he loses for. Old Quarterbacks never die, they just fade away.

Remember how inneffective Joe Montanna was with the Kansas City? Ditto the older Joe Namath.

You just cant come back. Favre is finished. It’s all over but the sacks.

By Alex

August 8, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

Amazing- nice post.

The Georgia Southern program is heading towards Div-1 status, it’s only a matter of when. Six national titles over a short 25 year program… I hardly think Eagle fans/alum have anything to be ashamed of. The Eagle’s program has been controversy-free and has built a large, loyal fan base across the state and northern Florida.

Georgia on the other hand has been mediocre at best since 1980 with at least six major NCAA infractions. The reason I no longer support the Dawgs is because of the arrogance of the UGA fans and especially the way they approach the occasional matchups with GSU. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… I hope the Dawgs lose every game. Go Eagles!

By Bert

August 8, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

http://sportsandconvictions.blogspot.com/2008/08/football-picks.html

By buzzed02

August 8, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

Tech wins 7 or 8. I think they may beat UNC and BC, but will lose one or two they should have won.

By buzzed02

August 8, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

Tech wins 7 or 8. I think they may beat UNC and BC, but will lose one or two they should have won.

By buzzed02

August 8, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Tech wins 7 or 8. I think they may beat UNC and BC, but will lose one or two they should have won.

By Oledawg

August 8, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Mark- I see that you had a sigh of relief when I told you that we didn’t want to read your contrived defense for selecting Auburn. You won’t even give the point. Selecting the number of games each of those teams will win should have a defense. Few writers did that and your column got trashed by some kids. No informed stimulation, just a bunch of kids guessing. You deserve that for not defending your choice with well-informed shots that might be worth blogging. At least Chip Tower gives and conceeds well informed points. Why don’t you defend by simply trashing my points,ie.: UGA plays Auburn late in the season and by then the gel on this bunch of fine athletes at UGA will be too much for anyone; I stated that the greatest chance for loss for this team was logically early in the season. At least you could engage those points without displaying any knowledge to back up your embarassing choice of Auburn. They are not the usual mirror image of our team this year. How about some cojones, Mark, while you are all preparing your big preseason review.

By Hal

August 8, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Tech 7 wins Georgia 10 wins Falcons 5 wins

By ED

August 8, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

UGA 14-0 Tech 13-1 Falcons 1-15

By GT has more NC than UGA

August 8, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

Georgia wins 9, loses SECCG, wins a BCS bowl (Tenn or S. Carolina beats them) (They also lose 2 of these games; AT LSU, AT FL (Jax), AT AUBURN)

GT wins 8 (loses to VT, Clem, UGA), wins Bowl game

Dirty Birds win 6

By michael

August 8, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

the falcons are gonna suprise ya….they’ll go 8-8 this year.

By gtmoney

August 8, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

Brought to you curteousy of AUC blogger Tom. Sit back & enjoy

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By Harmon

August 8, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

UGA 10-2 and probably wins bowl game. (losses to Florida and GT).

GT 8-4 and wins bowl game. Go Jackets Johnson knows what it means to win rivalry games, he’ll be preping all year for UGA.

Falcons I’ll be optimistic, they win 7.

By Big John

August 8, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Falcons win 7 UGA-11 GT-7

By hank gloss

August 8, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Falcons win 4. Tech will win 5. UGA will win 10. Ga Southern will win 9 and scare UGA to death in Athens.

By exNFLplayer

August 8, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

OleDawg, I think the reason Auburn keeps popping up on everyone’s list of likely suspects to beat UGA is because they come physical. Only a very deep, very physical team can eat UGA this year. And that is the exact reason that Florida won’t beat them. Under Urban Meyer UF has gotten soft. In one year their D went from giving up 13.5 pts given up per game to 23.5 points per game. Pitiful. And that stat won’t change this year. Get in UF’s face,smash them in the mouth and they will fold. Urban Meyer will eventually soften UF to the point that they will become an after thought. Defense wins championships in the SEC and Florida doesn’t have one. If UGA gets beat this year it will be a team like LSU or Auburn.

By The GM

August 8, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

Georgia wins 10

GT wins 8

Falcons 2

By barking bee

August 8, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Would like to see both UGA and GT do well. but

UGA-10-2 reg losses to ASU and LSU. ASU is this years USC(SEC one) game for the dawgs. Beat LSU in SEC champ. Rest of college football hang themselves after BSC screws up again. After several very good 2 loss teams miss the NC. OSU (11-1)vsUSC(12-0) in BSC-NC game. USCv s OSU regular season is close but a fine tuned end of year USC beats OSU by 50. Dawgs beat Mizzou in BSC #2 game.

GT-5-7- lose 6 straight to end the year. no bowl. Tech fans want Johnson fired.

Falconies win 4- embarrass themselves by being swept byt he NFC South. With the 3rd pick in the draft Falcons choose Michael Johnson from Tech.

By Calvin G. sims, Sr.

August 8, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

Georgia - 12 Georgia Tech - 8 Falcons - 6

I’m so excited, I may be turning into a pointer sister, but football is almost here!!!

Go Dawgs Go Yellow Jackets Go Falcons

By Michael

August 8, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

The Falcons win 9, UGA wins 10, GT wins 8

By THOMAS

August 8, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

UGA will win the BCS Championship with a 12-0 season.

Ga Tech will ramble a top 5 bowl going 9-3

The Falcons will beat the Tampa Bay in the wild card game and finish with a 11-7 season.

By LESD

August 8, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

Georgia- 10-2 Tech- 7-5 Falcons- 5-11

By Chris60

August 8, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

Georgia - 10 wins -

Tech - 7 wins

Falcons - 5 wins

By Vick Supporter

August 8, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

No Vick = Losing Season…AGAIN

By Loyal Falcon

August 8, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

UGA will lose 3

TECH will go .500

FALCONS will win 9. That’s right…..NINE games. Make sure you quote me on it.

By Token Gringo

August 8, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

UGA - Lose 1. Don’t know which and I hate it, but the schedule is to tough.

Falcons - 7-9 at best. Hopefully.

Tech- likely a rough start (2-5). Probably finish at 5-7

By Mad Dawg

August 8, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

You saw it here first. Falcons and Jets in Super Bowl this year!!!

By donagh

August 8, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

UGA = 9 wins, 3 losses (if they can all stay out of jail)

Tech = 8 wins, 4 losses (oh ye of little faith)

Falcons = 7 wins, 9 losses (rebuilding year for several NFL teams)

By 77Dawg

August 8, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

12 in SEC with 3 points at both SC and AU. SEC shamp is just ONE point (exausted from reg season). Either 35-7 or 49-42 for NC.

By Buster

August 8, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this

Georgia: 10-2; Tech: 7-5 (as always); Falcons: 6-10

By PHIL

August 8, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this

UGA wins all 12 games. Tech wins 7 and proves Paul Johnson is no better than Chan Gailey. The Falcons win 9 games and earn wilcard.

By JayDee

August 8, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this

Falcons 6 Uga 12 Tech7

By GT4Life

August 8, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

Uglay 10 GT 6 ATL 3

By barry wynn

August 9, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

The Bulldogs will win 11 games losing to LSU and go to the BCS title game. Tech will win 6 games. The Falcons will win 5 due to an easier scedule this year.

By ron

August 9, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

Falcons - win 6 lose 10 georgia win 9 lose 3 Fla. LSU & Tennessee Ga Tech win 8 lose 4

By FalconFan1

August 9, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

The Falcons will win 7 or 8 (I believe in my home team)……….Georgia will win 9, Georgia Tech-8

By Bobby Lane

August 9, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

Georgia will lose to S.C.and Florida.

By reggie

August 9, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Falcons will win, 6 Georgia 11, Grorgia tech, 9

By MikeGA1978

August 9, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Falcons- 7-9

Ga Tech 6-6 (slow start due to offense)

Georgia 11-1 (Loss probably to Auburn. That game is at the end of a tough stretch with no week off. Tenn, Vandy, @ LSU, UF (Jax), @ Kentucky, and then @ Auburn. Three really tough games (Tenn, LSU, UF) in a 4 week stretch.

Ga Southern 9-2 or 8-3, VSU’s old coach takes a step forward. There’s the loss to UGA and then it gets tricky as always. Southern seems to every now and then beat a team it shouldn’t and lose to a team it should beat. For example, they beat Appalachian State in Boone and lost to UT-Chattanooga. Yeah I think it is time to make a serious push to move Ga Southern up to 1-A. The Sunbelt has a couple of old rivals of theirs, Troy and Middle Tenn State, but Conference USA would be better….. more difficult but better.

And just for good measure, Valdosta State will make the D-2 playoffs again this year. They need to build a stadium and move up to 1-AA.

By old gold

August 10, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

I’m sure the Dooley roast was nice but could’nt it have been held at Motel 6 in Athens.

By old gold

August 10, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this

Why ask any college fan to get involved with Falcon misery ? Why do you think we’re college fans ? When the season begins for UGA fans its not about wins and loses but recruitin. I think they will have the #1 recruting class as they have had for the past 10 years and we all see what that has done for them.

By old gold

August 10, 2008 12:32 AM | Link to this

Why ask this crowd to get involved with Falcon misery ? There are reasons we are college fans and not NFL fans. UGA’s season, as usual, is not about wins and loses but about recruitin. I expect they will have the #1 class as they have had over the past 10 years and we all see what that has done for them.

By dawgslickthemselfs

August 10, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

Georgia loses to LSU, South Carolina, Auburn, and Georgia Tech 9-4

Tech 9-4 because of CPJ

Falcons 8-8 I like the new coach style