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DEL.ICIO.USBulldogs’ victory convincing
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tempe, Ariz. — You wanted a Statement Game? Here it was. Two thousands miles from home, working in 99-degree heat, facing a team once considered second-best in the Pac-10, the Georgia Bulldogs cleared their collective throat and didn’t just bark. They howled at the desert moon.
You wanted some assurance that the Bulldogs belong in the upper tier of the rankings? Here it was. It was 21-3 at halftime and 27-10 at the end, and it coulda/shoulda been worse. “We were not here to make a statement,” Mark Richt would say, but his team made one anyway.
You wanted some indication that Georgia isn’t just Knowshon Moreno? Here it was. Matthew Stafford threw for 285 yards, 159 of them to the outrageous freshman A.J. Green, who looked like Lynn Swann in the Super Bowl this steamy night.
“So many playmakers on both sides of the ball” — that had been receiver Mohamed Massaquoi’s description of his team this week, and three time zones away we saw what he meant. Maybe there’s a better collegiate linebacker than Rennie Curran. Maybe not. The one time Arizona State threatened early, the peripatetic Curran threw Dimitri Nance for no gain on third-and-1 to force a field goal.
And Knowshon? He gained 149 yards, and his first touchdown was culled from the Reggie Bush highlight reel. He went airborne at the ASU 4, and by the time Moreno landed — for the record, two yards deep in the end zone — the game had changed not just in score but in tone. Seeing such a breathtaking maneuver, the gold-clad Sun Devil fans had to be thinking, “We’re in trouble.”
And they were. Georgia made the Sun Devils seem smaller and slower and weaker by comparison. If it wasn’t perfection — and it wasn’t, not with all those penalties yet again — it was powerful enough for a hot night in September in a foreign stadium ringed by cacti.
This was Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson, who won two national titles at Miami, on the Bulldogs afterward: “They’ve got great speed on both sides of the ball.” We saw Georgia’s defense rise up after Arizona State scored its touchdown and limit the Sun Devils to a total of one first down over the next three series, that on a penalty that nullified Asher Allen’s interception.
Justin Houston, a third-string defensive end, had a sack to blunt one drive, and Darryl Gamble and Andrew Gully shared another sack to quash another. And then CJ Byrd broke up a third-down pass, and then it was 27-10 with six minutes left and the gold shirts were filing out and the stadium was left to those 20,000 Georgia fans who’d made the trek West.
Those hardy travelers had gotten what they’d wanted — Georgia’s first really impressive effort of the 2008 season. Anyone doubting the defense after Georgia Southern or the offense after South Carolina can stand down now. This team was not overhyped. This team is loaded. This team, with a little more attention to detail, can play for the national championship.
Yes, Georgia again left some points on the field, and yes, 12 penalties is seven too many, but those flaws can be corrected. What cannot be discounted is the talent and the will of this team, which has spent the season’s first month mostly being criticized and has clearly ignored all the negative.
This doesn’t mean Georgia will roll over Alabama next week. The Tide will be the best team the Bulldogs have seen. But what we can say is that Georgia came to the desert and left with a 17-point victory. What we can say is that a really swift team is gathering speed.
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By SickandTired
September 21, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this
Gee whiz….Statement game? What was the statement again? Team lost to UNLV one short week ago I think? Statement game? They got down deep twice in the 4th quarter and KICKED two field goals. The only statement made tonight was that this team is not ready for the schedule ahead. Strap in this fall is gonna be a steep one soon. Cling to the thought of what a fine Christian man Mark Richt is. It will get you through.
By MaximusDawg
September 21, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this
Word up. This game wasn’t nearly as close as the final score. Terrible officiating kept this game closer then it should have been, plus if Richt was like the slimy POS that Meyer is we would of been going all out at the goal line on the last series instead of trying to let our 2nd string fullback score a TD.
By TakingupforRicht
September 21, 2008 12:12 AM | Link to this
Hey SickandTired. Maybe you disagree with the article but why take a cheap shot at Richt’s religion? Ga. did get down deep and kick field goals. They ran vanilla runs up the middle and the 6 points still count.
By SickandTired is a douchebag
September 21, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this
You’re such a sorry loser that you can’t wait to post an anti-UGA post. Get a new act you basement dwelling virgin. Paul “Cro-magnon Man” Johnson will get his teeth kicked in with that gimmick offense when they meet the dawgs at the end of the year.
By Paul Johnson
September 21, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this
Hey SickandTired—
How does my a$$ taste? You did a good job once again. I feel really fresh and clean.
By Phillip
September 21, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this
sickandtired must be a tech fan with an inferiority complex - LOL! Georgia looked impressive but who really looked impressive was AJ Green. This guy reminds me a lot of Calvin Johnson athletically - only difference is CJ had the pathetic Reggie Ball throwing to him while AJ Green has Matthew Stafford…..
By Phillip
September 21, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this
sickandtired must be a tech fan with an inferiority complex - LOL! Georgia looked impressive but who really looked impressive was AJ Green. This guy reminds me a lot of Calvin Johnson athletically - only difference is CJ had the pathetic Reggie Ball throwing to him while AJ Green has Matthew Stafford…..
By Weatherman
September 21, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this
Hey Bradley, Steamy night??? The relative humity in Tempe tonight was 33%. More like a suana than a steam bath. Better check your adjectives. I am sure it was hot but as they say it is a “dry heat”.
By The Grinch
September 21, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this
Ugly first quarter aside, the Dawgs are starting to come together. The game was not as close as the score suggests, agreed with MaximusDawg that if we’d wanted to run up the score like Cryer we certainly could have. And the officiating was indeed biased. The offensive line is starting to jell but they still have a long way to go. The Alabama game is going to be intense; we’ll start to see if luck is going to play a factor or not. Thank god it’s in Athens and we’ll get Southerland back soon. I think his absence is totally underrated. I still think we’re a 10-2 Sugar Bowl team but who knows; there could be magic in the air.
By Dan
September 21, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this
This was an interesting Saturday. Florida routed a terrible Tennessee team 30-6 but their offense only put up 23 points. So they have some work to do. LSU pulled one out against Auburn, but both of those teams looked vunerable against the run. Alabama looked strong against a weak Arkansas team. They are big a physical and will be a tough test for the Dawgs, but I don’t think their secondary has been tested yet, nor do I think they particularly have great team speed. UGA is weak up front and that is going to be a problem next week against Bama, but I was very impressed with the passing game tonight. The Dawgs certainly have some work do to in order to win the SEC, but then again, so does everyone else. It’s going to be a fun race to watch! GOOO DAWGS and GOOO SEC FOOTBALL.
By stonecolddawg
September 21, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this
I’m thrilled with the outcome of this game. We opened up the offense, the defense made plays, and we still have work to do to be ready for Bama.
I only wish we put more points on the board as UF will jump us in the next polls.
By MDAWG24
September 21, 2008 12:32 AM | Link to this
Sick and tired - you must be sick in the head and tired of Georgia winning games that you think we should lose. Two field goals in the 4th? Yeah, it could have been worse. Keep in mind my PAC 10 friend, that A: We traveled to Tempe. B: We knocked your 2nd rated PAC 10 head off. Unless you missed my Brookwood HS standout ( Curen) Please refer to the higlights that are on College Football Final right now. Take your thoughts and perspectives to the west coast papers. We, ( Dawgs) usually overlook such garbage from folks like you. Statement? Yeah, here’s your statement: Georgia 27- Arizona State 10.
By GATADawgs!
September 21, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this
How bout them Dawgs! They had a rough start and ended up imposing their will despite all the penalties, several that were very questionable. Defense looked great again, and A.J., WOW. The Gators have to be happy with the gifts that the vols kept giving them turning over the ball. The LSU game was also thrilling. SEC football is unparalleled! Can’t wait for next weekend.
By BullDawg Rick
September 21, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this
Rudy Carpenter is soon to be the Pac 10 all time leading passing QB in all categories??? That says a lot about the Pac 10!! LOL.. He’s a mid level QB in the SEC!!
The Dawgs left 10 -14 points on the field. That’s the way CRM is… Class, but kicks booty!!…
Tha Gawgs were slow to start but took over & by half it was over baby!!!!..
The Bummer fanz coming to the Classic City will feel the wrath of the Dawg!!! Then.. (thankfully) the off week to ready for the Vols!!!
I have been saying all season….”Just Win Baby” & we’ll take care of b usiness!!!
Go Dawgs,,!!!
By Rabun Dawg
September 21, 2008 12:45 AM | Link to this
Hey Sick and Tired, too bad that you are not in the same league as The CHRISTIAN Mark Richt. You are a pathetic individual.
By BuzzFan1936
September 21, 2008 12:49 AM | Link to this
Impressive win, Dawgs. I would like to see you move up in the polls. It looks as though the state of Georgia has another very good football team this year. I hope you win the rest of your games - except against Tech. Beware of the Yellow Jackets. They may give you closer game than you think.
By SE GA LADY
September 21, 2008 12:49 AM | Link to this
Sick and Tired had better go to the first church service open tomorrow and ask for forgiveness. He should only wish to be as together in his religion, job, and family as Richt.
By Mark Bradley
September 21, 2008 12:49 AM | Link to this
It will be interesting to see if Florida jumps Georgia. I don’t think the Gators will, but I am, as you know, often wrong. I was, for example, wrong about Tennessee beating Florida.
By MaximusDawg
September 21, 2008 12:53 AM | Link to this
Buzzfan- You are a classy Tech fan. That’s a breath of fresh air. I grew up in this town and actually rooted for both teams before I ended up going to UGA. I hope tech wins all their games except for the last one of the year. It makes the rivalry a hell of a lot more fun and meaningful. You guys had a very impressive win today. You may be in the contention for the conference title this year.
By Montana Dawg
September 21, 2008 1:00 AM | Link to this
I was fairly impressed with the Dawgs performance but there are glaring issues that need immediate attention: 1) Penalties, penalties, penalties…a tougher team will exploit those and could easily cost us the game….it’s all about discipline. 2) Where is the pass rush? We’ve got to find a pass rush. 3) Offensive line ‘shuffle’ has got to come to a halt. We didn’t consistently dominate on the O line like we should have and will have to come the BIG games. The only way we can win consistently is to keep the players playing in the same position as a UNIT. Practice and play the same positions… 4) Our secondary will be vulnerable to better passing attack teams. A statement? No, I don’t really think so. If we beat Bama by at least a couple of touchdowns I would say THAT would be a statement. But, definitely a good game played on the road.
By homefry
September 21, 2008 1:02 AM | Link to this
Nicely done Dawgs! Bama scored a lot of points on defense against a weak team. I’m pumped and ready for (o)bama! Woof!
By Mark Bradley
September 21, 2008 1:03 AM | Link to this
No offense, Montana Dawg, but Georgia had four sacks tonight.
By uga500
September 21, 2008 1:07 AM | Link to this
weatherman….. I was at the game and it WAS “steamy”. Know what u r talking about before u put it in writing. Very Humid! Just like Athens in the summer.
By Dr. Morpheus
September 21, 2008 1:08 AM | Link to this
Matt Stafford is the man. What an arm, what a cool customer under fire, what a team player, what a future Super Bowl winning NFL Hall of Fame stud. And humble, to boot. Hey, AJ is one wise freshman, picking the team with the QB who can get the ball to him faster than FedEx. And Knowshon. And Mohammed. And the dynamic LB duo, Ellerbe and Curren, OMG, and we’re just getting warmed up, go ahead voters, put OU and USC ahead of us, pas de problem, we’ll just keep on keepin’ on and see what the Fates have in store. Peace, Dawgs, we are the stuff, fo’ real.
By homefry
September 21, 2008 1:12 AM | Link to this
Hey Mark< any early predictions for next Sat.?
By lawton
September 21, 2008 1:12 AM | Link to this
The BLATANT calls against Georgia should merit some type of letter to the Pac 10. I mean, anybody who saw the game saw the referees trying to keep Arizona State in the Game. Georgia had to battle thru the heat, Arizona and the refs and they did it.
By Montana Dawg
September 21, 2008 1:12 AM | Link to this
4 QB sacks? Really? OK, I must have missed 2 of those sacks…are you sure Carpenter wasn’t just triping over his shoelaces??…ha…good to hear.
By Mark Bradley
September 21, 2008 1:15 AM | Link to this
Georgia 21, Alabama 17.
By Mike
September 21, 2008 1:17 AM | Link to this
The reality is that this UGA team is loaded and if a team is going to knock them off, they better do it very early in the season. As the team starts to gel, they are going to be juggernauts. If you think back to last season, once they began to “click”, they couldn’t be stopped. Speaking of the Pac-10, do you realize that when the Rose bowl passed on UGA-USC, they passed on the preseason 1-2 teams. Still sort of hard to believe. Anyway, it was good to see a pass rush tonight, Stafford continues to improve (still no interceptions), and Knowshon is Knowshon. All in all, a very good game. We will have our hands full with Bama, but remember it’s “between the hedges”. That will be worth something.
By homrefry
September 21, 2008 1:22 AM | Link to this
Sweet! Thanks Mark. See you in Jax.
By Montana Dawg
September 21, 2008 1:25 AM | Link to this
Mike, I agree, good point about the loss of the UGA-USC game last season…let’s hope the ENTIRE TEAM ‘gels’ this week before Bama and then a much needed week off…like someone else has said earlier, we aren’t getting much respect right now as a top team and that’s ok…we just need to focus on the task at hand…one game at a time. That’s it.
By homefry
September 21, 2008 1:31 AM | Link to this
Montana Dawg… Ditto, one at a time.
By Denver Dawg
September 21, 2008 1:34 AM | Link to this
Mark:
With all due respect, you sound like an idiot. Yes, I would love a statment game, but this wasn’t even close it being one. Are you smokin’ crack?
Frustration for me and my fellow fan gatherers reigned supreme as we, time and again, watched the Dawgs fail to score TDs in the red zone, commit one penalty after another and let Arizona State toss the ball dwn the field like Willie told the defense to lay off a bit.
When you can’t punch it from inside the ASU 5 yard line more than once, there’s a real problem.
It was a nice win, but why can’t this team put together a complete game?
By MaximusDawg
September 21, 2008 1:35 AM | Link to this
BRADLEY—
How is UK going to do this year in your opinion? Another 7 to 8 win type year and a bowl game?
Also, once old Rich steps aside, which I believe I heard this is his last year, how do you see the program adjusting to that?
By Johnny Danger Dawg
September 21, 2008 1:42 AM | Link to this
ASU is not half as tough in the trenches as Alabama’s going to be. GA’s linemen need to get a lot better in a hurry to have any chance against Bama.
By Montana Dawg
September 21, 2008 1:45 AM | Link to this
Good points Denver Dawg…I feel your frustration…a good win but not really a truly SATISFYING WIN…most of the same GLARING problems I saw as well…where is that COMPLETE GAME? We’ll have to figure that out soon to come close to running the table…maybe it won’t happen…but I pray it will. We’ve certainly got the talent on board to make it happen.
By BuzzFan1936
September 21, 2008 2:10 AM | Link to this
Thanks for the comments, MaximusDawg. Beat Bama!
By Dawgone
September 21, 2008 2:33 AM | Link to this
Bulldawg Rick,
I think you completely give Carpenter too much credit. He would have been a second rate qb in the SEC 15 years ago. Now… He wouldn’t start for any team outside of ole miss and maybe miss state and he would be lucky to do so there.
By hop
September 21, 2008 2:43 AM | Link to this
arkansas is not very good so we really do not know how good alabama is,but next saturday’s game with the dawgs should answer many questions about both teams.
i think it is safe to say that once again the SEC is loaded with some very gifted teams.
it will be a great race to see how each one will finish!
georgia is still a very young football team, who will get stronger eack week. will it be enough to win the SEC? only time will tell, if they will.
By Van Brocklin
September 21, 2008 3:01 AM | Link to this
Bama is not very good, average at best. UGA wins.
By Snoop DAWG
September 21, 2008 3:12 AM | Link to this
Last year, the stupid BCS had Illinois in the Rose Bowl and Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl. That was ridiculous.
By Starkville Dog Pound
September 21, 2008 3:36 AM | Link to this
PREDICTION- DAWGS 3— TIDE 2
By heeldawg
September 21, 2008 5:08 AM | Link to this
A few observations:
OL looked okay, but few running lanes for Moreno early, and Stafford sacked a couple of times when the pocket collapsed. It’s not like ASU has any all-world players on the DL. Alabama does. Here’s hoping that Coach Searels gets this relatively green lines a bit more solid in their play in the next week, or it could be along night next Saturday.
AJ Green was amazing. He makes Stafford a better QB. He’s a starter from here on out.
The interior defensive line was very solid. Kade Weston had a big night.
Georgia needs to be able to punch it in inside the five. It will be good to have Brannen Southerland back—he’s supposed to play next week. He would have gotten the call on third and short had he played. And he would have scored.
Yes, Alabama really is that good. They may, in fact, end up as SEC West Champions. That being said, Arkansas really is that bad—the worst in the SEC. Casey Dick is a FCS QB playing in a FBS league.
Congrats to Tech. They are better now than at any time last year during the Gailey era. I knew PJ would have them ready to play eventually; I just didn’t expect it to be this early. That game in Athens will be a war.
By CFan
September 21, 2008 5:33 AM | Link to this
Georgia looked pretty good against ASU, but those UGA fans that think the Alabama game is an easy/given win are delirious. ‘Bama is much a stronger team than ASU. ASU looks more like Clemson (enough said).
By SavannahDeWitt
September 21, 2008 5:34 AM | Link to this
Guys, Its early. Read your history books. Richt always squeeks out the SC game, generally he takes a month to fine tune things as a good coach does. Richt’s teams unlike Donnan teams are always much better as the season goes on.
They’ll be uphill tests…but we’re mentally ready. They’ve been preparing for them for over a year. Vamous Aver - “We’ll see”…soon enough.
This is why we love our Dawgs. We’ve had faith in them in the past and more often than not they’ve exceeded our Dooley trained low expectations. ;)
By CFan
September 21, 2008 5:34 AM | Link to this
Georgia looked pretty good against ASU, but those UGA fans that think the Alabama game is an easy/given win are delirious. ‘Bama is a much stronger team than ASU. ASU looks more on the level of Clemson (enough said).
By G
September 21, 2008 5:44 AM | Link to this
Yo Dawgs, quit your barking and howling until you play a team in the top 25.
By 59bulldawg
September 21, 2008 6:06 AM | Link to this
I’m happy with the win but am concerned with Bama coming into town next week. We’re definitely going to have to be at our best to win. I think this team can do it though!
Does anybody know what was up with all the Georgia slips and falls tonight? Was the turf that bad or what? We just seemed to have an awful lot of people falling down!
I also thought the coaches did a good job of substitution tonight and would like to see that carried through the rest of the season. I can only dream of the day when we’ll have enough numbers to keep fresh big men on the O-line for most of the game. Just like last season we have a number of young guys getting experience at a variety of positions. I think that’s good in the long run and if we can stay healthy and plug in the young studs coming in next year along with those on the team now, the future looks extremely bright. For now our big guys will only get better the more they play together. At the moment it’s a work in progress but progress is evident.
By Coastalwoofer
September 21, 2008 6:54 AM | Link to this
Hey uga500,
Get a clue. If you think Tempe is ‘steamy’ at 33% relative humidity, you should come to Savannah in August when the temperature is 105 and the relative humidity is 100%. That, my boy, is steamy. You are the one who shouldn’t post when they don’t know what they are talking about. Sic em Dogs, beat Bama.
By Virgin islands Dawg
September 21, 2008 7:21 AM | Link to this
Did anyone listen to the TV broadcast last night? They couldn’t have been more complimentary; I was a little embarassed considering it was NOT a STATEMENT game.
By Big Dawg
September 21, 2008 7:27 AM | Link to this
Montana Dawg and Mark,
2) Where is the pass rush? We’ve got to find a pass rush.
We actually would have had 6 sacks but a couple of them got negated by phantom penalties. Even without those bogus penalties we still had too many. As you pointed out this is a mental thing- lack of discipline. We are 4 games into the season these guys aren’t freshmen anymore and they have played against a really good defensive line in South Carolina and a pretty good one last night in Arizona State. They must keep improving and they will.
Go Dawgs “EARN IT”
By Rosezee
September 21, 2008 7:33 AM | Link to this
Nice win, but we still have holes to plug.
Punt team errors and penalities are inexcusable. Wasting time outs every game is unacceptable.
O line still needs to find a way to run block, especially up the middle.
Go Dawgs
By NationalChamps
September 21, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this
Mark, Impressive for UGA yes- Arizona State is an UNRANKED TEAM. Let’s put it in perspective. Now that Emmanuel Moody is playing, there isn’t much hope for UGA to even win a conference championship. Looks like Oklahoma, USC and the Gators will battle for the national championship. Kinda getting old. Starting to look like the recent Billy Donovan era of National Championships. Yawn. Change National Championship License Plate Frame to 2008 etc. Poor Puppies.
By Mike
September 21, 2008 7:54 AM | Link to this
LSU away in Baton Rouge the week before the gator game in Jax. What are the chances of winning at LSU and then beat Florida the next week? Very bad scheduling by UGA athletic dept.
By FLA DAWG
September 21, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this
Domination on both sides of the ball by The Dawgs. Congratulations and welcome home. The score does not begin to reflect how well The Dawgs dominated.
Inspite of multiple hometown ref calls and a slow first quarter start, Chandler problems (again) The Dawgs really bit the pants off those Sun Devils.
A great win. Get some rest guys then begin preparing for your biggest test - Bama. Stay juiced for 4 qtrs with home fan support and win and you earn a No. 1 Ranking in my book. You’ll then get a much deserved two week rest.
Thanks Again Dawgs for a great display of SEC dominance over a west coastie team.
By Roll Tide
September 21, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this
Mark, Picking UT over the Gators continues to show how much you dislike the gators. Either that or you don’t know very much about college football. They looked like a high school team against the gators. Can’t wait to read your column next week after the Tide ruins all of UGA’s national championship aspirations. Hope you are working on the article now. Should be interesting.
By Chapdawg
September 21, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this
This was a good win. Offense loked inmproved and defense was great. But can somone tell me why we are burnning time outs to get are punting team on the field. The dawgs have got to get better in this phase of the game or it will cost us aginst better teams. That said this is still a good win. GO DAWGS!! FINISH THE DRILL!!!
By KonaBuzz
September 21, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this
Statement game? Georgia’s last two ‘impressive wins’? ASU lost to UNLV just a week ago. South Carolina just beat a 1-AA team by 10.
Georgia wins a beauty contest with the voters but the computers aren’t going to be impressed.
By KonaBuzz
September 21, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this
Statement game? Georgia’s last two ‘impressive wins’? ASU lost to UNLV just a week ago. South Carolina just beat a 1-AA team by 10.
Georgia wins a beauty contest with the voters but the computers aren’t going to be impressed.
By Lowcountry Dawg
September 21, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this
To “Sickandtired” I am getting sick and tired of people like you poking fun at Mark Richt’s Christianity. What, you have a problem with that??? What do you base your life on-yourself????? Yes, Christianity is about more than just superficial wins- it’s about life change-something you obviously don’t know much about. Oh, and about his wins- check it out-Idon’t believe it’s too shabby. You’re trying to tag Mark Richt as a loser because he is a Christian.No, the reality is-you, unfortunately will be the ultimate loser.
By Ron Roberts
September 21, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this
Thank goodness for HDTV… somebody asked about all the slips and falls by the Dawgs… that turf looked hard; knowing that, in the past, they’ve had all they could handle just getting grass to grow in that stadium, I, too, noticed Georgia’s footing issues.
I’m betting we were using different shoes (or needed to) because of teh turf. Back when the NFL’s Cardinals would play their games at Sun Devil Stadium, too, you cuold see where all that was left between the hases was, in essence, hard earth and sand.
By P Dawg
September 21, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this
If uf jumps UGA in the polls, there should be a riot in the streets! UGA will destroy both UT and uf this year. Hope Tebow doesn’t get too banged up before UGA because he sure as hell will at the game in Jax. Looking forward to some more gator meat, b***! Can’t wait to hear this year’s excuses(Tebow was hurt or UGA celebrates too much, LOL).
By Biggest Dawg
September 21, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this
It’s good to be a Dawg! Our team is the best! Only to be followed by the best fans. Our coach is admired by all. Our school is extremely well ranked. I know everyone wants to be a Dawg. But, if you’re not, don’t loose your mind writing stupid comments…
By Long-of-tooth
September 21, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this
I’m sick and tired of SickandTired. As usual, in his doom and gloom predictions, he frequently forgets former ones that went awry. Like last week when he “forecast” that the dawgs would lose to ASU. Besides, what does he do? Sit in front of his monitor 24/7 so he can be First!!
By jim
September 21, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
Hey sickandtired. Nobody runs on Georgia. Nobody. ‘Bama will have to pass and we are starting to get our pass rush together. Wonder what that means? What game were you watching?
By TheAntiMe
September 21, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this
I had written a long admonishment about the perils of the penalty crisis the Dawgs are inflicting on themselves but after further review I can see that this topic has been well-covered so I’ll just add this one observation:
While it’s quite true that a couple of those penalties were lamer than lame (we all know the 2 calls that were total horse manure), the BS calls are going to be even more of a problem for the Dawgs as the season progresses.
As was pathetically obvious in tonight’s game, the officiating crews are only all too aware that they are working a prime-time national telecast and they simply cannot resist the urge to be a big part of the game to maximize their face-time on national TV.
Being that this is certain to become a bigger problem in all of the high-profile games, this makes it imperative that the Dawgs commit fewer penalties to minimize the damage of prime-time officials with a desire to shine.
By Dogbyte
September 21, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this
“Nice Guy” CMR needs to have a George Patton-type “discussion” with the special team’s coach. Tell him to either get the coverage and line-up mess corrected or he(CMR)is going to put someone in there that can and will get it corrected. And quickly!
By TankDawg
September 21, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this
Great game DAWGS! 4 down and 8[or 9] to go. Now the REAL season starts. GO DAWGS!!!!!
By Gatorbait
September 21, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this
UGA has split the last 4 games with Florida. Something to brag about. Not much else has been accomplished with UGA athletics since the early 80’s
By MaximusDawg is an Idiot
September 21, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
The only POS coach I saw yesterday was that F* RICHT. Meyer didn’t run up the score on a team that UGAY Leghumpers can’t beat. SO you’re whimpy gimmicky Helen HUNT looking cocksucking coach barely beat a team that lost to UNLV (ASU), a team that almost lost to Wofford (SC), and two over rated high school teams. Ga with out a doubt the most over-rated team besides OHIO STATE. I bet Stafford was blowing RICHT on the way home.
By TheAntiMe
September 21, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
Thanks a lot, Mark. lol - Thanks to your reference to the Tempe climate you’ve transformed this game from the Bulldogs vs. Sun Devils in the Sun Bowl, into Glenn Burns vs. Ken Cook (two appropriately scorching names, I must admit) in the Weather Bowl
We can only hope that ESPN College GameDay* isn’t replaced next Saturday by The Weather Channel!
By THE WILLSTER
September 21, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
Good win for the Dawgs. Expected win for the Dawgs. Now on to next week. And as far as Sick and tired and Roll Tide goes, just another couple of b*** running their damn mouths…Anyway, good job and GO DAWGS. Also, you dont diss a man’s religion..
By Harleyman
September 21, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
Hey Mark. Was that a Pac 10 officiating crew last night? It almost seemed like there was an agenda to make sure an SEC school wasn’t gonna go out there and embarrass a Pac 10 school. As everyone is aware, the score could have been much worse without a couple of bs calls on UGA and non calls against ASU.
By FLA DAWG
September 21, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this
The Dawgs won against a popular non conference team - that will count big in the ratings. This affects ranking voters outside the SEC bigtime.
UGA will not drop in the polls and may even get a pop to No.2.
By Unreal
September 21, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this
RICHT trying to run up the score on ASU to get the lowlife KNOWSHON (What a ghetto name!!!) his third touchdown. NOW THAT IS A POS!!!!! Mullin pretty much calling running plays for the entire 4th quarter and didn’t try to score. DAWG fans are dillusional, but will come down to earth when BAMA kicks that OVERRATED a* of the F* RICHT.
Can’t spell GAY without UGAY!!!!!
By P.Dawg
September 21, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
P.Dawg,
You’re a completed dumbass!!! You haven’t played against a real team yet. Two high school teams, a sorry SC team, and ASU who lost to UNLV. Don’t worry, we’ll beat that team of f* that’s called the Dawgs. Ga needed a fumble at the goal line to beat SC that almost lost to Wofford last night. Ga had 2 kick 2 field goals to a team that lost to UNLV last week. I’m not worried about Ga one bit. You f* only manage to beat us every blue moon. I will enjoy watching UGAY Balllickers get their asses kicked by BAMA next week. The country will see what posers UGAY is!!!
By Hal
September 21, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this
Mark- do you think UGA would beat UNLV? If so do you think it would be as convincing as the ASU victory?
By Tater
September 21, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this
AJ GREEN IS A STUD!!!!!!!
www.thedawgsden.com
By FLA DAWG
September 21, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
ASU a popular non-conference team. A team that lost last week to UNLV. ASU who’s previous two wins were against Northern Illinois and Stanford. I will give them credit, they didn’t play two Division 1-AA patsies like GA did. They lost their third game against a team that needed overtime to beat Iowa State. LMAO!!! FLA DAWG, you’re an idiot. The pollsters will realize like they are now that GA hasn’t done anything yet, and it’s all smoke and mirrors. Ga will lose 3 or 4 games this year. But hell, Isn’t Ga over-rated every year. What has Ga done the last 5 years? Not a thing
By Lane
September 21, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this
AJC is pathetic, NOT ONE WORD ABOUT THE OL. Jones and Anderson each started their 1st game. Tripp, played very little. Vance started @ left tackle and was close to dominant.
AJC is as pathetic as Musberger, who cares about Barry Bonds and ASU baseball - what a joke.
By Vince
September 21, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this
Richt not going for the touchdown when UGA was 2 inches from the goal line in the 4th is exactly the type of mindset that keeps Georgia sinking in the polls. You have to go for that touchdown to make a statement and get style ponts! If you don’t make it, then you don’t deserve to be in the top 5 anyway.
By jake
September 21, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
Mark, You can’t get to the NC game by feeling sorry for the other team.
By Hey Jim
September 21, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
Hey Jim,
I saw SC and ASU run on GAG’s defense.
By TheAntiMe
September 21, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
I usually ignore the ignorant posters, Unreal, but in your case, this time I’ll make an exception.
The only reason Georgia did not score touchdowns on both of those 4th quarter drives at the ASU 5 yard line was Coach Mark Richt’s aversion to giving the appearance of running up the score on ASU due to the obvious (at least, to anyone with a brain) respect that he has for Coach Dennis Erickson and his Sun Devils.
You really should get a clue before you open that yap of yours, you total loser. You give trailer trash all over the world a bad name.
By ncdawg
September 21, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this
How about a black-out Saturday against Alabama? Perfect setting… night game against a top 10 team on ESPN with Gameday (possibly) in town. Against Auburn, the players asked CMR to do a black-out. This time, maybe the fans can lead the uprising. All in favor…..
By Joe
September 21, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this
This was a prime example of how weak the PAC-10 is. It’s a complete joke that USC is #1 and sadly they will go undefeated and stay that way becuase they play a pathetic schedule. It’s a real shame that we don’t have a playoff system. I guess if we did the SEC would win year in and year out because those teams are use to a tough game every week…
By JackSheet
September 21, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
Not going for it at the end of the game is called class. Coaches get to vote, too. They know a good sport when they see one.
By Mike Stuart
September 21, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
UNLV would beat UGA.
By oh paaaleeesse
September 21, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
God what part of ASU lost to UNLV the week before do you idiots not understand. Maybe you can understand this.
Before the UNLV loss, ASU had won it previous 8 games by 3 points or fewer.
UNLV had not won more than 2 games in its last four seasons. After beating ASU they were 2-1. First winning record since 2003.
UNLV’s coach had a 1-17 road record going into the ASU game.
and blah, blah, blah.
And Bradley, you have absolutely no credibility pandering to the GA faithful like you do.
By TimTeabagger
September 21, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
Gosh, the gaytors looked really scary today. Their overrated quarterback put up all of 96 yards passing and they ran for 147. Tennessee had more total yards than the gaytors.
By BigDawg
September 21, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
Were those refs from the Pac10 or the SEC?. I know that most inter-conference games use the refs from the visting team’s conference but I seem to remember that the Pac10 always uses their own officials. I couldn’t believe some of those calls.
By Still no proof
September 21, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
Statement??? Statement?? Wow, playing one of the worst teams in a bad conference is a statement?? Delusions will be continued until the real challenge is faced and these Dawgs are run over.
Who have you beaten? A team that was beaten by UNLV? A SC team that barely beat Wofford?…there are highschools in SC that are stronger than Wofford….Ga Southern…hahahahahahaha
This section of the paper is now funnier than the comics.
The beauty of this is that the fall for the blithering Dawg fans will be that much greater.
By Big John
September 21, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
Great game Dawgs!!!!!!! O-line still worries me but this team is coming together. Get rid of the penalties and the Dawgs could very well be playing for the National Championship this year. As far as leaving points on the field every true Dawgs fan know Richt is NOT going to run up the score.Am I the only one who thinks the Dawgs are still holding back a bit,not wanting to show all their cards just yet? I think Georgia beats Bamma by at least 10. GOOOOO Dawgs!!!!!
By Bradleys a joke
September 21, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
Bradley,
You are such a pathetic homer its not even funny.. Georgia is a great team but this game didn’t make any sort of statement. Yes they have talent, yes they have speed, but no they still haven’t played anybody worth a damn. You are calling National Championship AGAIN after beating a team that lost to UNLV. Why don’t you hold your horses until after the Alabama game to declare that this team has finally arrived? We all know they are capable, and yes, even us Tech fans. And I will admit that this game would have been more of a rout if it weren’t for the worthless officials.(I didn’t know landing on the offense when trying to block a punt was even a penalty!)
I don’t doubt this team has the potential to do great things- Moreno and Green are special. But don’t get ahead of yourself after this game that you clearly were supposed to win.
By Bobo is a BooBoo
September 21, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this
What is wrong with Mike Bobo? His play calling resulted in the complete waste of a 45 kick return. What is his infatuation with throwing the bomb on the first play in a series? It’s a very low percentage play that always leaves the Dogs with 2nd and long. Can someone give me an example of when that has worked for the Dogs?
By conclusive proof
September 21, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
the obsession with the officials for Dawg fans is clearly an obsession…. Even when you win, you talk about it?
Get some therapy.
Although I must confess to pulling for your wonderful Dawgs defeat inorder to keep your arrogance at an almost tolerable level. Love the team, hate the fans.
By Kevin
September 21, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this
Mark:
I’m curious as to why Richt/Bobo have not improved upon the running game inside the five. If you remember in the GA Southern game, we tried 2-3 times to run it up the middle at the goal without success. We could not open up a hole against GA Sou, so you can predict our future success against LSU, Auburn and Alabama. It was de ja vu “all over again” with ASU inside the 5.
Please pass along this novel approach…How about a spread offense at the goal line? Do you think that Moreno might be able to find the crease?? Come on, you have a back with arguably the best cutting ability in college football. Creating a log-jam in the middle is not the answer for him.
Point number two…the kick-offs were better, but now the coverage was poor. We still have work to do.
Penalties. Nothing more to say here. (were the refs on the payroll?)
Overall, a better game, but still not a complete game.
Many positives, too.
Go Dawgs!
By oh paaaleeesse
September 21, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this
Check that
The 8 games by 3 points or few is WRONG. I got it off a blog and I thought it seemed funny. Was not even close, but they did lose 3 out of their last 5 games in 2007 including a bowl loss to TX 52-34.
By longtimeSEC FAN
September 21, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this
UGA has one of the better teams and some of the sickest fans writing in this and other AJC blogs. Other teams have some also but as a reader of many I think UGA wins the championship in this contest hands down. My grandaughter just graduated from UGA so I pull for dawgs for her sake but you rednecks make it difficult.
By Vince
September 21, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
Class does not get you a higher poll ranking, and that’s what all of the UGA fans have been crying about the past few weeks. And by the way, scoring a touchdown from the 2 inch line in the 4th, or making a field goal, makes it a three possession lead either way. 31 - 10 looks a lot better.
By NikkiFree
September 21, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this
Glad to see the Dawgs FEED THE GREEN. The play-by-play almost sounded like Matt Stafford’s NFL Combine was going on. He’s gonna be a wonderful NFL QB.
By Keeping It Real
September 21, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this
I do not like Jawja, the SEC or the NCAA because they rip off the players by keeping them housed and fed on the plantation under the ruse of a student athlete. However, I am a fan of the players and Jawja has some very good ones. I hope Stafford, Moreno and Currin go pro after the season and not risk getting hurt and losing some money so that the Jawja alumni can keep going around barking insults. I am not a Tech fan either for the same reasons. Have a good day.
By stendec
September 21, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this
This was a prime example of how weak the PAC-10 is. It’s a complete joke that USC is #1 and sadly they will go undefeated and stay that way becuase they play a pathetic schedule. It’s a real shame that we don’t have a playoff system. I guess if we did the SEC would win year in and year out because those teams are use to a tough game every week
Thanks Joe. I have been preaching this same philosophy for decades.
That is why so many title games are total busts. Such as when a P+++Y team from Ohio (which shall remain nameless) waltzes through a schedule of nobodies then faces a REAL football team. Outcome all too predictable!
Referees had to gift-wrap national title for these gutless wonders years ago. True football fans know full well what I am talking about.
Thanks again for such a factual post.
GO DAWGS!
By Reality Man
September 21, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this
Now I know why the business failing AJC keeps Bradley around? Just to keep your DOG fans hopes up! You would think you just won a game against a good team, a Ranked team, a winning team! DUH! AZ was medicore at best! Next week will be the beginning of your season’s reality. Pay attention. You are hardly the #3 team in the country……let along your illusions of being #1. Wake up guys and gals! Keep up the good work Bradley…..that way you will keep your job.
By I-DOG
September 21, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
I think “sick and Tired” is sick and tired of watching UGA win game after game after game. I believe that was the eleventh straight victory for UGA.
His definition of a weak team is any team that Georgia just defeated. If we get by Alabama next week for #12… we will have either been lucky or Alabama will be a terrible team for whatever reason he creates.
By wow Dawg fans are pathetic
September 21, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
Ga fans talking about the Gators, when you haven’t played anyone yet. When was the last time Ga beat Tennessee? LMAO. Now STFU you over-rated inbred f*.
By DARRYJ
September 21, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
The FIRST POST on this board by SICKANDTIRED is obviously by a PERSON we should ALL have EMPATHY for - because he sits up late at night waiting for the first AJC article to be POSTED and then TAKES a CHEAP SHOT at COACH RICHT’S FAITH! I guess he is asking the BULLDOG NATION (at least those of us who are ones of FAITH) to CLING to what history will show to be one of the greatest stories in college football. I would rather CLING to something than CLING to ANGER, SELF-LOTHING and BITTERNESS.
I am not criticizing the (presumably) YOUNG MAN, but we should keep him in our thoughts - HE SOUNDS BITTER. Maybe if he would go to a get some Christian Fellowship among people carry heavy burdens in life as he - he would not sit in the solitude of his lonely room let his ANGER SPEW. He obviously is not a DAWG fan - maybe a gator fan - who know; either way, not a reasonable comment.
By Al
September 21, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Richt does this for similiar reasons as Tommy Bowden- certainly helps recruiting. CJ Spiller came out and said one reason he picked Clemson was due to Bowden’s faith etc. Richt certainly is now recruiting whoever he feels is the best player even if they have sketchy backgrounds. However, there a few guys each year he gets due to building up his faith. You don’t see Stoops, Carroll, Meyer etc. playing this silliness. Don’t think too many universities would encourage this except in the Deep South. Can you imagine a Michigan or USC coach talking about how religious they are?
By voice of reason (formerly P Dawg)
September 21, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
It’s so funny reading what some of you idiots are writing today. You hate UGA so bad that it just ruined your weekend that UGA beat ASU. All we’ve been hearing all week is how Carpenter and his allmighty receiving corps was going to crush UGA’s secondary and that our O-Line is just awful and the heat was going to be too much for UGA to handle. Accept the truth b***! UGA rules! Next up…UA, get ready for the pain! You’re going home with a 4-1 record while UGA marches through a perfect season. Deal with it losers!!!
By FLA DAWG
September 21, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
Note to Dawg Nation; Some guy is using my handle to badmouth UGA on this site and possibly other sites. If you read blogs with my name you know my crtiques of The Dawgs or any other team omits vulgar language and abbreviated vulgarities.
I guess this guy has no decent team to cheer for or more likely they are losers like himself.
Great Win Dawgs……How many times did I hear no college QB (nor many prof QBs) today can zip that ball into a crease like Matthew Stafford……….on National TV with a National Audience. Moreno, Kind, Greene, MoMass looked brilliant. The lines are playing better every week.
It’s great to read the jealousy of these Dawg Hating Bloggers - keep it up losers. We just keep winning.
By voice of reason
September 21, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
I guess when UGA beats UA Saturday it will be because we got lucky or the refs gave it to us or UA had too many injuries… It never ends with some of you idiots. Does the team you pull for not have a blog where you can talk s** to each other instead of displaying your envy of a far superior program like UGA? Just wondering.
By HarvinDaMan
September 21, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this
UGA has not won a National Championship since the early 80’s. Until it happens again, you guys have nothing to talk smack about.
By voice of reason
September 21, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
HarvinDaHurtMan when he plays UGA. Tebow gonna get some booboo’s too.
By voice of reason
September 21, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
What is the elephant all about anyway? Has nothing to do with …wait a minute, what the hell does crimson tide mean? Sounds like a confused group of people to me.
By **AC in Boulder**
September 21, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
We learned a few things this weekend. Stafford is in complete control of a very high powered offense with a grab bag of weapons from which to choose. The defense, with Rennie Curran as leader and budding superstar is going to be exceptional. Florida, LSU and Auburn all have glaring holes and Tennesee is on the way to a .500 season if they are lucky and will probably have a new coach next year.
Alabama will be good game, but DAWGS should win by two touchdowns. I’m interested to see how Richt keeps the team motivated i.e. timing of blackout game(if there is one) and any other ploys. After last night I feel very assured about our ability and potential One game at a time Go DAWGS
By TheAntiMe
September 21, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this
Hey dipwads, just one question. If the Dawgs are so very unworthy why do all of you obviously very sore LOSERS keep coming here to the blog of the worst 4-0 team in the history of college football?
I mean shouldn’t you have something better to do - I don’t know - like go empty the septic tank in the old double-wide?
Yeah, we know why, don’t we? It’s because all of you jealous freaking wanna be’s don’t have a team to root for that could carry Uga’a poop scooper so you come here to show off your IQ, which by the way is far lower than a bag of concrete.
I just love it how you don’t even realize what a tribute that you lame losers are paying to the GA Dawgs.
Did ya ever notice how when Chipper Jones steps up to the plate in Shea Stadium that everyone stands up and boos until their voice is hoarse? That’s the ultimate sign of respect for someone that you envy. (I can’t believe that I have to explain such a basic concept to you lame-o’s but whatever).
Your insults are music to the ears of us GA Dawgs so please be sure to keep them coming. lol - Wow, there’s no doubt about it how almost everyone hates the most talented winners.
By AC in Boulder
September 21, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
Well said “The AntiMe”. Once someone goes out of their way to post on our blog they have already lost any credibility, so they have voided any argument they try to make. Kind of funny actually.
By rwlitt
September 21, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this
BLACKOUT BAMA!!!!
By AltamahaDawg
September 21, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
Kevin actually the GSU wouldn’t be a very good example. On 3 goal line opportunity, UGA scored on the first run attempt on 2 of those, and the other one Moreno tripped and missed a gapping hole. They actually only got stuffed on one carry that game.
I agree they could spread out a bit more and have success. (as they did in the SC game) . I have to think had the game been on the line, rather than a almost certain 3 possession lead either way, they would have taken a bit more chance on that first ASU goal line. The last one was clearly just an ultra conservative, lets take the win and get to the bus. Still would be nice to punch it in right there, although nobody can do that every time either.
Good point on the kickoffs, several going to the goal line. I think the strategy is supposed to be more hangtime and the 5-10 yard line to the side. It looks like we are are having to compromise one for the other right now. Hangin it high has only been reaching the 15, but kicking it back doesnt set up the best coverage. (maybe Fabris isnt the dummy some made him out to be last week) Might have something to do with who we are facing each week as to what they try to do. 4th game and a freshman kicker, surely they can improve that as we go along.
By Southga
September 21, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this
Yep, maybe UGA is ready to schedule UNLV. Valdosta would be ASU.
By Big Dawg
September 21, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
Cling to the thought of what a fine Christian man Mark Richt is. It will get you through.
SickandTired I feel sorry for you and I will pray to God on your behalf because of all this anger and bitterness you have toward God. It is misdirected as your anger should be with yourself in not knowing that God loves us so much he sent his only begotten Son- Jesus to die on the cross for us.
So as to football in the grand theme of things it isn’t that important, but it is nice to talk about and hope that the Dawgs will go through the season undefeated and win a MNC.
By Run Heap Run
September 21, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this
Blackout Bama is a great idea! From your type to Coach’s ears (or eyes).
The Gators didn’t look impressive at all. They looked flat against a terrible Tennessee team. How’d they “luck out” and not have to play either Alabama OR Auburn this year? Looking at their schedule, they only have 3 tough games this year - the Dawgs and LSU and SC only because Spurrier is coaching.
By ben
September 21, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
uga is a damn good team with a damn hard schedule if you guys think anyone is gonna beat uga down well those days are over baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Oregon dawg
September 21, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this
BLACKOUT BAMA ???????
By voice of reason
September 21, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
Since we’re considered to be the home team in Jax this year we should have the blackout there this year. Not that it really matters but uf will try their best (unsuccessfully) to get back at us for the celebration last year and if it gives the players a little boost then let them have the blackout there. We’d beat them in green jerseys but whatever.
By CHARLOTTE DAWG
September 21, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
Glad about the win but were the Dawgs wearing cleats or dress shoes? FOR GOD’S SAKE! They were falling all over the place out there. Knowshon several times, another receiver that slips my mind, and then Chapas on a guaranteed touchdown if he had just walked. Was really frustrating to watch. Perhaps the dawgs are not used to that kind of field. IDK.
And the officiating made the term “Home Cooking” have new meaning. Pathetic.
Good win though. Stop the stupid penalties, get Figgins to start being the 1st string tight-end weapon, and shore up the line…and we have a good shot to play LSU twice.
By Big Dawg
September 21, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
wow Dawg fans are pathetic
Ga fans talking about the Gators, when you haven’t played anyone yet. When was the last time Ga beat Tennessee? LMAO. Now STFU you over-rated inbred f*.
Now who is showing their ignorance here, it sounds like you. Talk about being quite I seem to remember the Dawgs put an old fashioned beating on the Gators last year at the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party so I would think that gives us the right to talk a little smack about the Gators. Now as for Tennessee most of us haven’t talked any smack about the Vols we will wait until after we play them in three weeks and then only if we beat them.
Go Dawgs “EARN IT”
By PaulDawg
September 21, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this
The margin could have been another 21 points except for 2 things: 1) The officiating was as bad as homecooking in Damascis GA on a Friday night. At least 3 of those key penalties were completely phantom. 2) Our unwillingness to run up the score. Richt’s good character won’t let him pile it on, but the pollsters are two lazy or ignorant to notice the difference. If we had wanted to score again we wouldn’t have given the ball to Chapas twice there at the end- we would have given it to Moreno or King or thrown Green a fade.
The penalties can be resolved with more patience, experience and discipine, plus an honest or competent officiating crew. The killer instinct- well, I just hope it doesn’t cost us eventually.
By voice of reason
September 21, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this
Big Dawg, it’s like I said earlier. It doesn’t matter who we play. Every time we win, you a***** are going to say “big deal”. They were overrated or some other sorry excuse. When we beat uf last year it was supposedly because teblow was hurt and so on and so on. UGA rules! Get used to it.
By handawg
September 21, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this
Bama is better than Carolina and ‘Zona State - bigger news is we are 4-0 and much better than we have played. Play near our best - which we may have to to get the win - and the Tide rolls out of the Classic City with four straight losses to the DAWGS. www.bighairyblawg.com
By handawg
September 21, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
read big hairy blawg dot com
By Mark Bradley
September 21, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
Yes, to answer the question, it was a Pac-10 officiating crew. And John Cooper, the former Arizona State and Ohio State coach, was talking on Phoenix TV afterward how that shouldn’t be — that an SEC crew should be deployed in a Pac-10 stadium, and vice versa.
Sorry to be out of touch for long, but I had a 5 a.m. flight out of Sky Harbor. I’ve caught a lot of early flights in my time, but never a 5 a.m. one.
By Gene
September 21, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
Georgia barely beat a team that struggled against Wofford College, and beat a team that lost to UNLV, and Georgia Southern just lost to Elon College. That record is hardly convincing. At least the audience has shut up about a Heisman Trophy for any member of the Georgia football team.
By Denver Dawg
September 21, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
I wish Richt and Evans would tell ESPN College Game day to go to h3ll and stay the h3ll out of Athens. Perosona non grata style.
By wreckmaniac
September 21, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
wup dee do. Preseason is over UGA fans can be exused for being late to work tomorrow. They are still trying to find their way back from a game more than 100 miles from Athens.
By Georgia Hillbilly
September 21, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
Rednecks travelling to the West Coast. Sure the people in Tempe had some good laughs.
By Mikey in the SAV
September 21, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
Roswell Ed said that Aubarn would beat LSU, didnt he ?
By Babaganoosh
September 21, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
hey vince, What’s the point of scoring a touchdown at the end of the game…Style points? It was the fourth game of the season, no need. Georgia will be fine.
By AltamahaDawg
September 21, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
I didn’t notice it on ABC, but on the CSS replay Richt was all over the Ref for bringing in the chains to measure how ASU was a mere 2 yards short of converting the 4th down on thier last drive. Pretty animated exchange. Listen for it Monday night. BTW Stinchcomb does color, and a pretty good job.
My advice for Georgia retailers: put the black garb where its easy to find this week.
By shannon
September 21, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this
lets be honest now,USC is a very good football team that plays in a weak conference and benefits from recruiting the top players from the west coast. I mean if u were going to play somewhere out west, where would u go? Alabama,auburn,uga,uf,tenn all recruit from the same areas which makes things so much more difficult for them.
By shannon
September 21, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
lets be honest now,USC is a very good football team that plays in a weak conference and benefits from recruiting the top players from the west coast. I mean if u were going to play somewhere out west, where would u go? Alabama,auburn,uga,uf,tenn all recruit from the same areas which makes things so much more difficult for them.
By AltamahaDawg
September 21, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this
yea, all the tech fans are going to be punctual tomorrow . They will want to get started talking about how Georgia did as soon as possible.
By voice of reason
September 21, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
Gene, the AP has just today announced Knowshon Moreno as a legitimate Heisman candidate. Go cry me a river because I know this is upsetting to you.
By Dave In Tampa
September 21, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
Wow, I can understand throwing a little smack at opposing teams or fans, but some of the language on here is flat out absurd. Why so much hate? Knocking the team fans well, ok if that’s what make you feel better, but don’t knock a man’s Christian beliefs. In a 100 years from now you would have wished that you lived your life more like CMR than the way your walking on the earth now. TRUST ME!
Bama is going to be a tough game. If we can put it together and win this one one the haters will be back on here making up some other excuses why we are over rated. Should be a great game Saturday.
By SOUTHGADAWG88
September 21, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this
Now let the battle be joined!! …23-4…that’s the record of the teams we have left on the schedule.For all of the hoopla about dropping in the polls ..running the tables should make it to the NC game(1loss too for that matter)A couple of thoughts heading into Bama at home. 1.The offense is coming together-AJ made claim to back up his pedigree as a top 10 player coming out of HS..we all saw the talent..Now it’s time to feed him some touches.his rise will have ripple effects on the offense With two big play threats running down field; it opens up the underneath routes for the other WR’S and TE.Im looking for more RB’S out in the flats..I like our chances with Moreno and King 1on1 with linebackers in space.I think King is the clear no 2 at tailback.The kid just seems to bring a little more to the field than young Samuel.Moreno and King in the backfield together has some serious potential.Skill positions are definitely our strong suit .The OL will improve as the season progresses.I know ASU may not be a SEC level defenses but in case you missed it..the two freshman( Anderson and Jones) played pretty well.It is somewhat amazing that we have relied on true freshman and 1st year players on the line in the last two years and still been able to win 11 straight games.The future is bright there with everybody coming back battle tested plus Sturdivant. Looking ahead I see the sched shaping up this way. FLA and ALA are the teams with enough fire power at offense to put up 3 plus touchdowns on our D.The flip side to that is we match up well against their D and I see two high scoring affairs but we a little more juice on offense.Ten,Vandy,Kentucky.Ga tech all these teams have some players but overall we have too much well coached talent to lose these games.You don’t win 11 straight not being able to coach..the bigger point being ..these teams need to run the ball to be effective..that is the strength of our defense.the DT and LB play is stout against the run.The final margins may vary some scores higher or lower than expected but we should win those games. LSU and AUB present the most difficult challenges for different reasons 1.LSU is great on defense and special teams.They have the edge on the DL and some good cover guys.Enough cant be said that they are the defending NC playing at home and by the time we get there they will haved played FLA and either they are a sky high 6-0 or looking to get back into the top 10 with a win over UGA.2.AUB-also great on special teams and defense but the thing that nags me the most is the HISTORY my family are generations of dawg fans and the no 1 most respected rival has to be the plainsmen.Throw out the record,how teams are playing,match ups what not THAT game is the one that makes me nervous.ALL in all I haven’t seen anything to scare me with the up coming teams if we can stay healthy I like our chances with EVERYBODY.
By TheItalianDawg
September 21, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
Folks, I never had any doubt that Georgia will beat ASU by at least 2 TDs. but did you see how pathetic Tennessee was and how lucky those gators!! and Alabama looked really good. I know Saban will take advantage of our young OL, and try to throw some blitzing packages early on just remember 2003 when Saban was at LSU and Georgia had OL issue back then. we have to contain their big foot the nose tackle and their ground attack! Bama is really good team so we have to play flawlessly. I wouldn’t be as worry if the game is in Tuscaloosa. I believe Georgia will win, however if we commit as many penalties as we have with ASU, Alabama will beat us!! its that simple, its no joke! go dawgs!!!!!!!!!!
By Paddy
September 21, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this
Sickn’tired….I thought poeple like you disapeared from this planet eons ago. Moron
By Bamaboy
September 21, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this
After reading comments here it is clear that there is much deserved confidence among the UGA faithful. And there is respect for a much improved Bama team. I love my Tide and the way they have taken care of business in 3 of their 4 wins. But the holes and youth on the Bama side will be exposed this weekend. Lack of depth and lack of a long passing game to be specific. Bama will need scores from defense and/or special teams to pull the upset. Even if that happens, I can’t see this Georgia team losing to a good Bama team at home. Hope I’m wrong. Roll Tide!!
By Phoneguy
September 21, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this
Black Out Knowshon Moreno Jersey: 60$ Great seats at Sanford Stadium: 200$ Beating the crap out of the Tide on ESPN with College gameday there: PRICELESS
By BJohnDawg
September 21, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this
Nice win in Arizona.
Funny how UGA beats ASU and suddenly ASU is weak and easy and the dawgs are overrated. Yeah and Florida…who have they beaten.And Auburn who have they beaten. And Tech who have they beaten. Right now even USC Trojans have not really beaten anyone. It is clear that Ohio State is not the same team as years past. There Sat game against Troy was in doubt till the 4th Qtr.Barely Beat Ohio U.
As for Georgia…we won.4-0 Still have much to work on. OL played better but still needs to improve. Penalties, Penalties Penalties Pass Rush…yes 4 sacks Mark.. but most happened when they knew ASU could only pass. What happens when they play a balanced team? Special Team…Pathetic. Special Teams needs a load of work.Will give some credit for the blocked punt though it was more of poor ASU play and less Dawgs ability.
Now BAMA and ESPN comes to town. BAMA is playing great. GET ready for war!
Go DAWGS!
ROSWELL ED Come out come out where ever you are!! LOL
By Mark Bradley
September 21, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this
Great photo in the Arizona Republic of Knowshon going airborne. Go to AZcentral.com. Under “sports” on the home page, click on the Pics gallery from the Georgia-ASU game. It’s ninth in a series of photos. It’ll be worth your while.
By Paul
September 21, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this
UGA fans! you havent played a tough team yet! ASU lost to UNLV! South Carolina lost to Vanderbilt! Central Michigan is a 2nd team school. Bama will be plenty tough if they play like they did against Clemson. They are strong unfront, both sides of the ball, remember the game is won in the trenches. That said I would like to have Noshown + Staffy, they are great!
By Mike T.
September 21, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this
Some lowlife wrote:
When was the last time Ga beat Tennessee?
answer 2006
Richt record against Tennessee 4-3
By Eric C.
September 21, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this
Paul, UNLV def Iowa State last night…perhaps they aren’t as bad as thought. Vanderbilt is in the top 25 now. Central Michigan lost in the last seconds to Purdue. Bama is definitely the toughest contest to date…should be heck of a game.
By asswipe
September 21, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this
Dawgs being they are always somewhat young, must play with zeal or they will be beaten. This is why vols beat them among others. It’s Richts place to get them fired up like last year or repeat the past. PS Urban does an excellent job of this, does anyone know how?
By KJ
September 21, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this
wup dee do. Preseason is over UGA fans can be exused for being late to work tomorrow. They are still trying to find their way back from a game more than 100 miles from Athens.
I’m sorry you can’t afford a plane ticket to AZ, like so many UGA fans did. Perhaps if you work your way up to FIRST shift at Geek Squad you can scrounge up enough to purchase a Greyhound ticket to Athens in November, and even have enough left over for kleenex, a*-ointment, and anime porn for after the game.
By What??
September 21, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this
For all of you jerk dawgs who keep referring to the Christian Man theme - it sure hasn’t rubbed off on his team of convicts. So - you guys are so happy about beating ASU -so what - so did UNLV. You guys were so happy about beating SC (which - barring that end-zone fumble your pups may have left SC with your tails tucked) - so what - so did Yandy and little ole Wofford even gave them a scare. I can’t wait till you guys play somebody significant - like Alabama. Don’t even consider UT as a “significant” game - they couldn’t beat my local high school team.
By KJ
September 21, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this
For all of you jerk dawgs who keep referring to the Christian Man theme - it sure hasn’t rubbed off on his team of convicts
I must have missed the Bible passages that deal with underage drinking, and riding a scooter the wrong way on a one-way street.
I can’t wait till you guys play somebody significant - like Alabama.
Well, you only have to wait 6 days. If UGA wins, will you promise to STFU, and, y’know, go die in a grease fire? ‘Cause that’d be super.
By k who
September 21, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this
all - I was there at the game. The Dawgs conditioning was impressive and the refs calls made it closer than it looked. Next week is a big game. It’s the first one that counts.
By The Truth
September 21, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this
The dawgs have the talent to compete and to win this coming weekend between the hedges, the question is will they match the physical will that bama will want to impose on them, and willy martinez make the required adjustment.
By DJMontay
September 22, 2008 7:09 AM | Link to this
Noshow is no Reggie Bush. A want to be, maybe. This was no statement game,
By TheseAmateurs
September 22, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this
Hey AJC, why in the world do you let these lollipop-lickers comment on your work?? It’s like asking Gary Coleman for career advice!!
By pipepimp
September 22, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this
Just what i’ve been waiting for. ‘Bama will show the dawg’s what defense is! ‘Bama kicks that a++ on national t.v. ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!
By GaDawg
September 22, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
I love my Dawgs but this one Saturday has me worried. Bummer is really playing well with a strong running game and they have not even diplayed their passing game. They run a balanced attack when needed. We can not think this one will be easy or we will lose…just remember last year we needed overtime to win and they were not that good then…the blackout is a nice touch but playing flawless football is the ONLY way we win this one!
By BCS Slave
September 22, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
All these folks saying, “UGA hasn’t played anyone…like Alabama” will continue with more of the same. If UGA beats Alabama they will say, “You haven’t played anyone good like…” You fill in the blank. Such arguments ring hollow after a while. To say it in a way those “you haven’t played anyone” bloggers can understand…your comments are lame. They are boring. Your views cloud the blog like toxic waste.
Really, USC West hasn’t played anyone either. And the best team in their conference next to them is ASU…who we beat handily. Are you lame bloggers on the USC blog saying this crap?
We can’t predict with certainty who will beat whom. And we can’t judge who is better using that method. Competition is the only determinant.
To coin a phrase, “That’s why they play the games.”
By ReservoirDAWG
September 22, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this
Unreal, you are a pathetic douchebag.
By DawgDoc
September 22, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
A well played game on both sides of the ball Sat against a team that will do well in the Pac 10. Theyre down this year compared to last in that conference, as always the SEC is solid, with Vandy making noise when they were supposed cellar dwellars this season. Alabama has played noone tough yet, but that comes to a halt in Athens. After watching Fl dismantle a very weak Tn team, the commentaters gushed about the team speed on the Gaters. Theres a big difference between trach speed and football speed when players like Rennie Curran are on the field. He may be the best “undersized”LB in college today. The Fl RBs collectively may do well on a track, but Tebow is still the best runner they have which makes for a long day when they finally play defenses like LSU, Aubern and yes, the UGA boys, who are beginning to solidify the D line. Alabama has no answer for AJ as long as Chandler makes an occassional catch at TE, and if they stack the line for Moreno and co. Stafford will shred their DBs. Talk`s cheap, Myers criticizes his own players when they lose,some lesder, and the spread fades with a fast defense. Fl and Ala will both fall unless refs dish out penaltys like the MoMass “trip”
By Mike T.
September 22, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
For all of you jerk dawgs who keep referring to the Christian Man theme - it sure hasn’t rubbed off on his team of convicts.
This means he must be the geniune article the Bible says,Whenever I do good,evil is present.Some of you people need to learn something about Christianity before you speak.
By tuckerDawg
September 22, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
I have done soem thinking and come to realize how to get rid of these haters of our DAWGS..everyone of them obviously are fans of a n inferior team so they feel the need to talk sh*it on our blog for some reason.. but as most of you can see, once the dawgs beat the hell outta whatever lame team they root for, they disappear like a piece of cake near a fat kid! where is Gamecock henry? where is roswell ed? TheOhioStateBuckeyes? all these people do all this talking until theire weak teams get beat and made look stupid then are never heard from again.. so… all we gotta do is keep playin the Georgia way and eventually thsi blog will be exclusively DAWG fans cause there will be no one left to talk trash! Envy is a dirty dirty thing! GO DAWGS!!
By Unshavenoutlaw
September 22, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
The game between the tough crawl space Dawgs, and the Tide on Saturday will be the rumble in September. If the Dawgs fall behind early, they will have a long evening. If the Tide falls behind early, it’s a toss up. The Tide will shut down the running game of the dangerous Dawgs. Turnovers, and penalties will decide the game. Special team wins the game. Bama wins by ten. If the Dawgs win, I’ll eat collards all day Sunday.
By BCS Slave
September 22, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
Unshavenoutlaw,
When UGA wins, you will eat collards all day on Sunday? Please name your town so we can have the EPA set up a 20 mile disaster perimeter around it.
By ghost dawgI
September 22, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this
Good comments Buzz, you show some class. I wish all tech fans were the same so i could pull for all Ga. teams but it isn’t meant to be. I hope all dawg fans become the loudest in the world. The bama game will the biggest of the year. Win this and the rest of the game will fall into place. The dawgs best beware of Vandy. They are a death trap to any team that takes them lightly. The dawgs had better ease off on the mistakes cause the refs will cuty them no slack and are looking for a reason to throgh a flag. CMR is a great coach and a great person. He could have but did not run up the score unlike some gamecock coach would have done. CMr has class. Go dawgs and how bout black pants to help out with the blackout. It would be awesome.
By bamabrickman
September 25, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
As a Bama fan, i just want to say that i commend you UGA fans. After reading most of these post I find you to mostly intelligent fans with class, although there have been a few that are apparently morons with nothing better to do than try to stir up b/s by bashing coaches and teams with no real knowledge of the game. Good luck with your season and I hope you win out with the exception of this weeks game. Georgia deserves to have the ranking they do as does Bama. Roll Tide