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DEL.ICIO.USGeorgia the best of SEC title contenders
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mark Richt said last week there “are probably at least six legitimate contenders for [the SEC title], and any one of those six could be considered the best team in the country at the end.” We can eliminate Tennessee from that mix now, and even though Vanderbilt is undefeated and stands 21st in the Associated Press poll, it’s hard to imagine the Commodores climbing much higher.
So that leaves five teams, four of which are ranked among the nation’s top eight, two of which will collide Saturday night in Athens. And here, in ascending order, is a rating of those five:
5. Auburn: The temptation is to dismiss the Tigers after losing at home to LSU. Look closer and you’ll note that Auburn probably shouldn’t lose another SEC game until November, if then. The muddled offense that mustered three points against Mississippi State managed two touchdown drives and 320 yards against LSU, and the unit can only improve with time. (Brad Lester, the tailback from Parkview who was injured in Starkville, has been cleared to play against Tennessee on Saturday.) It’s an uphill slog, but this team might still win the West.
4. Alabama: The Tide can run the ball and play defense and has a senior quarterback in John Parker Wilson and a breakout freshman in receiver Julio Jones. Can those conspicuous assets deliver a conference title? Not just yet. It’s one thing to beat Clemson in the Georgia Dome, quite another to win at Sanford Stadium and in Baton Rouge. The suspicion is that Bama, which starts only six seniors, is still a year away from full-blown arrival. It probably will have to satisfy itself with beating Auburn for the first time since 2001 and making Tommy Tuberville stick his hands in his pockets.
3. Florida: Assuming they beat LSU in the Swamp, the Gators figure to be undefeated when they arrive in Jacksonville for The World’s Largest Outdoor Celebration Penalty Grudge Match. The young Florida defense has made clear upgrades over last season. But this is still Tim Tebow’s team, and Tebow, for whatever reason, hasn’t been as effective. (He ranks sixth in the conference in total offense, behind legends like Casey Dick and Chris Smelley.) And it isn’t as if Urban Meyer is resting his quarterback: Tebow was still playing inside the final three minutes with a 24-point lead in Knoxville.
2. LSU: The winner of the LSU-Auburn game usually wins the West, but the Bayou Tigers aren’t safe just yet. They still have to go to Gainesville and must play Georgia and Alabama. This remains a tremendous defensive team, and quarterback Jarrett Lee seemed to find himself in the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium, but the feeling persists that LSU simply lost too many players from its BCS title-winning team to rule the nation’s toughest conference again. It could and probably should win the West, but not the league.
1. Georgia: The Bulldogs are the best fusion of running and passing, of offense and defense, in the SEC and maybe the land. They have more ways to win than any other conference team, and they’re finding new ones as they go. (Say hello to A.J. Green.) They still have a wicked schedule, but they can lose once — so long as it’s not in Jacksonville — and reach the Dome on Dec. 6. At issue for Georgia: Opponents have managed 69 first downs, and 13 of those have come via penalty. That aside, the season’s first four weeks have done nothing to lessen the notion that took root months ago: That 2008 will be a Dog year.
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By honest_abe
September 24, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
i dont’ see auburn contending. that offense is brutal. they’ll lose at least two more games.
lsu has qb issues. lee played well on sat night but i still don’t think he can be trusted down the road. they lose to fla and ga.
bama loses to lsu and georgia.
florida loses to georgia.
georgia might fall asleep for that tenn game but they’ll win the east and then the championship and then play the real usc for all the marbles.
By piermontdawg
September 24, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
ONE GAME AT A TIME BABY! LET’S WIN SATURDAY AGAINST BAMA, REST UP FOR A WEEK, AND THEN LAUNCH INTO THE GAUNTLET…ONLY ONE WAY TO SURVIVE, AND THAT’S ONE AT A TIME BABY!!!!!!!!
By Lapdog
September 24, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
It’s time to put up or shut up. Go Dawgs! All my family are Dawgs but my wife and all her family are stinking Gators. I hate them (the Gators, not my wife’s family). It’s going to be tough!
By piermontdawg
September 24, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this
CLIFTON, BAYNES…GREAT HANGING WITH YOU BOYS IN ARIZONA!!!!!!
By AC in Boulder
September 24, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this
HAVING SO MUCH BALANCE IS THE KEY. I love the good cop, bad cop routine of Bradley and Moore. Definately entertaining. I just wish T. Moore wouldn’t get some of y’all so riled up. He’s an average writer that has found his angle. It works to sell ads and papers I guess, but just recognize it for what it is. The DAWGS should win this game by at least two touchdowns because as M. Bradley pointed out, Bama is still a year or so away. The DAWGS are there now and at home. Let’s push blackout record to 3-0. GO YOU HAIRY DAWGS!
By Larry
September 24, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
I love my Dawgs but I just don’t see how we can navigate this schedule. Alabama wants revenge from last year; Flordia wants revenge from last year; Auburn wants revenge from last year, etc….They are all quality teams and who the hell wants to go play LSU in Baton Rouge in what will probably be a night game, ugh! Our offensive line worries me as we get into the toughest Defenses in the Country (Alabama, Auburn, LSU and Florida). Lets face it, IF our O-LINE can protect AND IF our D-LINE can get pressure then we have a better than average chance of winning every one of these games. It will all depend on the trenches in EVERY ONE OF OUR BIG GAMES from here on out. GO DAWGS
By JB
September 24, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
If you listen to ESPN, UGA ought to give up football. They don’t think we can beat anybody we play. Bama needs to be worried about us this weekend.
By Ted Striker
September 24, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
Come on Mark — you know you were tempted to go ahead and list SIX possible contenders. (For maybe 0.039 seconds).
Go ahead and say it. Vandy. Vanderbilt. The Dores. It just feels right to have them as #6 on the list doesn’t it?
Actually it feels a little like copping to preferring women’s gymnastics to the CBS SEC game of the week — on the other hand, it’s pleasurable to say they’ll do better than SOS’s team.
In truth, I don’t see any more than 5 SEC teams that could do it this year either. But hey, we’re just getting started.
By birddawg
September 24, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
I agree with MB’s column. The Dawgs have to eliminate the penalties. Bama will come out and try to be physical. UGA has too many weapons on offense to stop them. It will be close for 3 quarters and Dawgs pull away in the 4th by 13 to 17 points.
By Fake Tickets!
September 24, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
Everybody be careful about the fake tickets this weekend! Remember, if it is a little piece of red cardboard, and it says Jawja vs Bama on it, then it is probably counterfeit (that means fake, which means that it is not real). I think these cardboard tickets are the ones that confused all of the LSU fans as well.
By ChattHills Jacket
September 24, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this
UGA will not win against BAMA, LSU, UF, and Auburn there will be a let down sometime. Not picking on the DAWGS but this is a tuff road. I don’t think Knoshun will last (health wise) through the tuff season. If the O-line can over come the injuries and shifting then the Dawgs have a chance to go 11-2 if they make the SEC ship or 10-2 and second in the SEC EAST. I think you should have waited for the “blackout” and see what LSU wanted to wear first. THE VOODOO they DO SO WELL is when you need that extra pump. LSU @ what I am sure will be at night game will be TUFF. Swap it up an go with Black BRITCHES, Black Helmets, and WHITE Jerseys. You can be the next 22 TOP MODLES You fashion HOEs. Make sure the DAWG (I would ALUM but we know that is a JOKE) FANS buy CMR some hair plugs. He looks like a COMB-OVER WANNA BE.
By murfdawg
September 24, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
Mark, Thanks for the vote of confidence for the Dawgs. Yes this should be the Dawgs year. If Satfford and Moreno come back, we have 34 of our top 44 players coming back next year plus Sturdivant and Owens. Plus the schedule is a little better. GO DAWGS!!!!
By bradley the homer
September 24, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
Mark,
I think your top 3 are the 3 who have the best chance and really each have as much of a chance as the other.
However if you are going to harp on Tebow and stats as one reason for UF not being better than the other 2 and then try and say UGA has best fusion of offense and defense then you shouldn’t ignore this…
Florida is leading the SEC in scoring offense (37.3 points per game), scoring defense (6.3 points per game), total defense (213 yards per game), kickoff returns (27.6 yards per game), punt return average (24.6 yards per game), third-down conversions (53.8 percent) and Florida is tied for first with Vanderbilt in field goal accuracy (4-of-4).
By Nope
September 24, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
No, They’re Not.
By joe labruzzo
September 24, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
Mark, you love those Dawgs too much ! Look out for LSU these next 5 games. GA.will lose at least 3 games (LSU,FLA,Auburn),so quit being such a homer to keep your job ! Ga. ain’t that DAMN GOOD ! Quit milking them dry with all these what if’s—wake up and leave the kool-aid alone! Who has GA. beat ? South Carolina—not ranked and Ariz.St-losers to UNLV ? No one even decent-so you have to realize LSU is the most loaded team in the SEC this year already ! They are the best of the SEC as of now ! Geaux you Bayou Bengals
By GaDawg
September 24, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this
You are correct! Go DAWGS
By GaDawg
September 24, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this
You are correct MB! Go DAWGS
By newrandyt
September 24, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this
Hey, don’t count the Vols out until after this weekend. If they “screw the pooch” like last week THEN count them out. A brief history lesson, after getting trounced by Florida even worse last year, they kicked GA’s mangy butt all over the field and went on to somehow clinch the East.
Hey miracles can happen, although I am keeping my “Unknown Vol Fan” bag close by to slide over my head if I need it.
By Forrest Gump
September 24, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this
The sad aspect of UGA football is, after the Dogs get whipped by Alabama, Florida, LSU, and possibly Auburn, these delusional pups will still insist that they are the real national champions, just like they did last year. They don’t realize that there is a connection with red neck whining and unfovorable ratings in the polls.
By Mike
September 24, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
One thing that UGA’s tough schedule has that works in Georgia’s favor is that because its soooo tough we simply cant look ahead to ANYONE now..therefore COMPLETE focus on the current opponent.. unlike say florida who can talk of nothing and no one else but Georgia.. so now..in some way..our schedule actually HELPS us to go ONE AT A TIME!
By Dr. Phil
September 24, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this
Mike Adams makes enough off of his regular ticket scams at $25,000 a pop. I don’t see why he needs to float counterfeits.
By DirtyDawg
September 24, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this
Stupid is as stupid does…Forrest. But then you already knew that - talk about a peckerwood. And just which one of AlaaaBAMaa’s running backs ‘that can really run but sure is stupid’, should we look to this weekend to ‘whip’ Georgia?
I assure you if we lose all those games, we’ll take our lumps and look forward to next year - after, we hope, we beat Tech. Bradley’s right, Georgia has as much going for it as any of the others and, frankly, arguably, more.
By blue
September 24, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this
To ” Bradlely the hommer” why not post Tebows record vs. the SEC top teams (UGA,AUB,LSU) let me give you a hint its 0-3 throw in a loss to a weak Big 10 in the bowl And you find out in big games tebow take the day off
By blue
September 24, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this
Dont foget TEbows record against top 25 is a sad 1-4 no wins against UGA,AUB or LSU
By Mike
September 24, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this
Boy..is it just me or does ANYONE else think that life must REALLY s*ck in places in Alabama,Tennessee,Florida,Louisiana,and South Carolina??!! I mean why all the haters here on AJC blogs and UGA blogs? And you guys are here every single day..some of you ALL day!!! Is there really nothing else thats going on in the places where you live that you have to spend your time and negative energy here?! And to the ones that live here in our great state of Georgia and great city of Atlanta who are such loyal and devoted fans of colleges in those other states..and if Bama,Auburn,Florida,Tennessee,LSU is soooo much better than UGA..why not go back to those states/schools if they are sooo much better?!! Could it be that you guys are ABC’s (Alumnus By Choice) who never even stepped foot in a college classroom? I’m not talking about EVERYONE on here who are fans of those schools…just the sorry ones who already know who they are!
By This Gets Old
September 24, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this
I’d feel a lot better if the Gators had not dominated the Dawgs in recent years. That bye week that they normally have before playig us helps a lot.
It’s a tough conference, and Vandy is bugging the H out of us these last few years. While UGA may have the best team, the schedule just seems impossible. If the O line can be solidified they might just surprise us. I have to put it that way because even though I’m not superstitious I don’t want to jinx them.
By vidalia's Bubba
September 24, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this
I guess, they win the national championship on paper. Does anyone think Tech, Vandy, and Kentucky can play a little bit. It’s a new day at Tech with Coach Johnson. I agree with the dud, who said, they need to play one at a time. Jackets win in a barn burner, but ain’t college football, the real game! It don’t get better than that.
By To the Tebow haters
September 24, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this
For those who to point to UF’s losses in 07 and try and degrade Tebow…The reason Tebow still won the Heisman with 3 regular season losses is because none were his fault. UF’s defense was terrible in 07 and if it weren’t for Tebow UF would have loss more than 4 games. UF’s defense is much better in 07 and additionaly UF’s schedule is much lighter.
UF lost 4 games in 07 by a combined 25 points UGA loss 2 games in 07 by a combined 25 points.
Everyone was screaming UF wouldn’t be anything in 2008 because their defense would be so bad. Now you all are grasping at straws to justify your hate of UF.
By Wes
September 24, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this
35-17 Dawgs. u saw it here first. Bama’s god but not quite ready for us. nuff said. Go Dogs!!!!
By Maddog
September 24, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this
ChattHills Jacket, did you cut English class for 4 years in high school -assuming, of course, you actually finished high school. Your grammar is pathetic. You also have trouble with conveying a logical train of thought. Three letters - or one word if you choose to read it - GED.
By 1eyedJack
September 24, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this
DAWGS win in the greatest football game ever played. 4 overtimes and Scott Howard makes the next “famous call” in his first home game in the driver’s seat.
Sic ‘em DAWGS!!!
By 1eyedJack
September 24, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this
Oh, by the way, Terrance Moore sux and so does Notre Dame.
By DawgFan24
September 24, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this
I think this Bama team will be one of the toughest this year for us. Larry is right, this game will be won in the trenches, and now is the time the Bulldawg faithful will get to see if those recruiting classes (and subsequent rankings) were worth a damn. I pray that Ben Jones only needs 1 quarter to fully mature into his position! I dont think that LSU or Auburn has what it takes (remember folks, its now a mental thing with Auburn players…) and we should coast in the East until Oct. 25th.
With that said, I think UGA will eek out a close victory this weekend, and leave Saban nation scrambling for excuses (yet again). Can’t wait, these are the games we all live for! Look for me on Saturday, I will be the one in BLACK!!!!
By DawgFan24
September 24, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this
I heard that Bama fans were planning a “white-out” this weekend.
So make sure to load up on the Beam and Cokes Dawg fans, and when you walk by a Bama fan in a white T-shirt, get a little tipsy and spill your drink on him! Hopefully you’ll have enough Coke left in your cup to stain that shirt BLACK!!!!
By td
September 24, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this
Try again, as every year Georgia has a bunch of I’s and outlaws with little or no “Team”. Seems to be a product of their coach and recruiting. It’s kind of the same for Florida and Tennessee. Now Alabama is heading in that direction. I can’t pick a winner until November/December but odds are it won’t be UGA.
By Georgia Sucks
September 24, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this
and their fans are morons. bama will give the flea bags a flea dip. can’t wait to hear excusses from mutt nation, chip towers, Mark Bradley and barnyard. tears will be falling from the sky at between the shrubs sat nite. bet on it losers!
By The Black Knight
September 24, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this
So, Georgia Sucks, I guess you’re saying that bama fans are all Mensa members huh? Good job idiot. I have great respect for Alabama as I grew up right on the bama line in south ga, but you sir are the moron. Don’t think for one minute that this game will be a cake walk for ala-dam-bama……..I’m as confident as you idiot bama fans that the Dawgs are gonna fight you tooth and nail…………you better freakin bring it!!…cause I promise you…the big Dawgs will be jacked the f’ck up for this game…..I’ll still be here even if you win……crow tastes pretty good with barbecue sauce…..now…go change the tires on that double wide you f’ng a$$ clown.
By Football FACTS
September 24, 2008 8:32 PM | Link to this
GEORGIA has won 11 in a row. bama loses to LOISIANA MONROE and AUBURN 6 years in ar row!
NO CONTEST!!!!!!!!!!!
By montanadawg
September 24, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this
Bammer fans really think they are gonna walk in and beat UGA, badly. They were in this same situation last year 4-0 and riding high, only to be deflated and then lose to LA- Monroe later in the season. Bammer,Bammer, Bammer. So tired of Bammer thinking they are “back”. Only a Bammer fan can live on a dead bear for 20 years. Dawgs win in a doozie, 24-13.
By montanadawg
September 24, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this
Only a Bammer fan can live on a dead bear for 30 years!
By Tuscaloosa DAWG
September 24, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this
baby bama is an elephant with lipstick. SABAN IS a greedy loser with hairspray.
***DAWGS DOMINATE***By BLACK OUT Bama FOR GOOD
September 24, 2008 8:55 PM | Link to this
GEORGIA WILL WIN
By Xenophon
September 24, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this
UGA by 14 as Bama unravels in the second half.
By The Black Knight
September 24, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
You bama fans make me sad…..come Patsy! It’s just a flesh wound!!! But your arm’s off…………..no it’s not!! I’m INVINCIBLE……………You’re a loony…that’s what you guys sound like. A bunch of looney’s. I’ve got to give you credit, you guys are EXTREMELY cocky. I just hope you’re not disappointed when you leave Sanford stadium with your Elephant tails between your legs. Good luck to you………..you’re gonna need it.
By GT Class of '91
September 24, 2008 9:31 PM | Link to this
**HOMERISM AT IT’S FINEST! WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP!! FANTASTIC!
Hype em’ up Mark! Hype em’ up Mark!
It will make Georgia Tech’s victory that much sweeter!**
By PAT DYE
September 24, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this
^^BAMA AIN’T MAN ENOUGH TO BEAT GEORGIA!!
By charlie weis
September 24, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this
BAMA AIN’T MAN ENOUGH TO BEAT LA-MONROE, much less GEORGIA.
By charlie weis
September 24, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this
BAMA AIN’T MAN ENOUGH TO BEAT LA-MONROE, much less GEORGIA.
By Shug
September 24, 2008 10:20 PM | Link to this
BAMA HAS’NT BEEN MAN ENOUGH TO BEAT AUBURN IN SIX YEARS
By Mark Bradley
September 24, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this
Yes, but last year Tennessee lost to Florida in Gainesville. It’s a different story this time.
By BAMA STAN
September 24, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this
ROOOOOOLLLLLL TIDE dawg fans!!!!
Each year brings change - and BAMA is ahead of schedule!!!!! Year two was big for UGA/Richt, UF/Meyer, LSU/ Miles, LSU/Saban. Now it is happening for Alabama!!!!!
BAMA will kick the dogs to the curb Saturday night - write it down!!!
BAMA’s defense will shut down dogs running game - write it down!
BAMA’s defense line will get to Stafford and impact dogs air attack - write it down!
BAMA’s O-LINE is much improved - and we will have a better running game and air attack - write it down!
UGA is extremely OVER RATED will lose to BAMA, LSU, and FLORIDA - and is 50/50 against AUBURN & GT. - WRITE IT DOWN!!!!!
ROOOOOLLLLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Bird Dawg
September 25, 2008 12:55 AM | Link to this
To BAMA STAN
I love ya but I can’t see Ya! You remind me of my Brother-in-law down in Loxley…Biggest of the Big Tide fans. The ghost of the BEAR still permeates Tuscaloosa and makes sure y’all keep it between the ditches. I guess being a Tide fan ani’t the worst thing in the world, but it’s kinda like catchin’ a cold.
It comes around every year about the same time, its no fun and usually your significant other gives you sympathy. Hey, That’s just LIKE being a BAMA fan!
I guess one thing Y’all got going in your favor…..the democrat candidate for POTUS
BARACK from BAMA!
Dawgs by 13…..13-0
Gooooo DAWGS! Sic ‘em! woof, woof, woof!
By dawgnation
September 25, 2008 12:57 AM | Link to this
Bama Stan…you started on the cool aid way to early this week…can we say delusional? gonna be a great game with two great teams and mostly great fans…except for a few peckerheads on our blog here from Bama and Tech and Fl (no AU fans, Hmmm)…I love College Football…GO DAWGS…I heard Bama has a “little white out” thingy going???
By Bullett "Bob" Armstrong
September 25, 2008 1:12 AM | Link to this
Hey Dawgnation, I heard about that “white out” thing that BAMMER is going to attempt. When someone uses Whiteout it usually means what WAS there is gone!
Guess it’s true what BAMMER says about UGA Blackout. They are going to a funeral. Yes, the DAWGS are going to a funeral……for a big BAMMER elephant. Guess BAMMER is wearing white ‘cause they think they’ll be ANGELS when it’s over.
Dawgs 27 - BAMMER 14
Hoolio Jones scores both for the Tide. Hey, Is he Mexican - American?
Can he play soccer?
By HIGH TIDE
September 25, 2008 5:35 AM | Link to this
Georgia would be a more credible candidate if they had a history of winning many National Championships in football. But they don’t! Not like BAMA! Oh and one thing about dogs-they like to be petted. Not this week. Uh Uh.
By Tom, Resident Georgia Fan
September 25, 2008 6:49 AM | Link to this
Chats Hill Jacket: How is that pig you call a wife doing?
By mike addington
September 25, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
Say, Bradley, if you have any contacts with ESPN, tell them while they’re in town to take Terrance Moore with them. He can be a permanent guest on Rome’s show.
By Orangesux
September 25, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this
Mark - I agree with your assessment of Alabama, even as a Bama fan. This is a year of “nothing to lose” - but i do definitely believe we beat AU (Home of the Spit and Chew) this year and shut Coach Wingnut the hell up.
By Roswell ED sucks
September 25, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this
Where ya hiding Ed? Not running that mouth of yours this week. Is Auburn still holding back the O this week?
By reebok
September 25, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this
Georgia hasn’t played a decent team yet (check the power rankings). They are very talented, no doubt, but they haven’t been tested. They also are undisciplined and make too many mistakes on both sides of the ball, including stupid penalties. IMHO, they may not beat LSO, Bama or Florida…they will beat Auburn, but Auburn is awful this year.
By FLoutlaw
September 25, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this
Interesting take on the SEC. Georgia is the real deal and I think they will handle Alabama by 14+. LSU is getting better QB play and should win the west, but the SEC championship will not be played in Atlanta, but will be settled in JACKSONVILLE. It will be a titanic clash, full of talent and emotion on both sides. Appropriate that it will be played in the unique half & half setting, that is the cocktail party. Can’t wait, getting my jean shorts ready…. GO GATORS :)
By Gay Aiken
September 25, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this
Football is such a great sport with TIGHT ENDS and WIDE RECIEVERS and the QB gets to reach in there and get the ball. Hey do you have any fake tickets for sale. I’m the BAMA fan who needs his FOOTBALLS fixed.
By BamaSnake
September 25, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
Please God don’t let us do the white out thing. The insert color here out thing jumped the shark a couple years ago and is officially gay. All week I’ve thought UGA would win by about 6 points. However, the more I read the more I think Bama will pull it out. The dogs are over confident and Bama is in their heads. It will be a great game but I now feel us Bammers will be victorious
By Clamor
September 25, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this
Bradley, you are the biggest sycophant in Georgia. Why don’t you just ask Damon Evans to put you on the direct UGA payroll? Quit stealing from Cox by taking their paycheck.
By GaGator
September 25, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this
Considering how newspapers are hurting, Bradley must be getting pressure from AJC management to play up the dawgs so as not to upset the Georgia fan base and, not coincidently, the AJC’s primary subscriber base. As good as the dawgs obviously are, I’ve never seen him pander like this. BTW, maybe the reason Tebow is in the game late at Tennessee is because he takes care of the ball better than anyone - 3 games and zero turnovers.
By GaGator
September 25, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this
Considering how newspapers are hurting, Bradley must be getting pressure from AJC management to play up the dawgs so as not to upset the Georgia fan base and, not coincidently, the AJC’s primary subscriber base. As good as the dawgs obviously are, I’ve never seen him pander like this. BTW, maybe the reason Tebow is in the game late at Tennessee is because he takes care of the ball better than anyone - 3 games and zero turnovers.
By GaGator
September 25, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
Considering how newspapers are hurting, Bradley must be getting pressure from AJC management to play up the dawgs so as not to upset the Georgia fan base and, not coincidently, the AJC’s primary subscriber base. As good as the dawgs obviously are, I’ve never seen him pander like this. BTW, maybe the reason Tebow is in the game late at Tennessee is because he takes care of the ball better than anyone - 3 games and zero turnovers.
By mudbug00
September 25, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
Well, ‘nuff said about the attributes of Georgia, Florida, Bama, and LSU. I think I can agree with most but the outlandish here.
But don’t sell LSU out because of their “Quarterback Issues”. All they managed to do agains Auburn (Who was a runaway pic it win the West) was to prove that with a competent quarterback, anything can happen.
Both of LSU’s National Championships were won with good quarterbacks who had leadership qualities. Neither (Matt Mauk and Matt Flynn) were “great”. Both of their quarterbacks today fit this description.
Even if the “General Lee” comeback was a fluke, or lucky - at least, LSU has plenty of talent who will win for the quarterback, as long as he plays intellegently and does not lose the game on his own. Both Jarred Lee and Andrew Hatch can do that.
By Orangesux
September 25, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
GaGator - I disagree with you. I think Meyer left Tebow in the game because he can’t stand Philip Flubber too and wanted to embarass them at Home. Hell, who DOESN’T have Phil Fatarse? I personally loved seeing all of those sideline shots where he was doin’ the “Spurrier” with his hat.
By Orangesux
September 25, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
I meant to say, “who DOESN’T hate (not have) Phil Fatarse.”
By John
September 25, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
All this talk about Bama losing to La Monroe last year and losing to Auburn 6 in a row. Did UGA not lose to Vandy like two years ago and almost lose to Kentucky that same year? I don’t remember UGA being on probation recently so how they could be that bad? Bama has been on probation twice in the past decade so at least Bama has an excuse. I remember that before Richt was hired at UGA they were a 7-5 team every year and always got beat by Florida. I hate to bring UGA’s past up but it seems Bama’s is getting brought up way too much on this board for me not to say something about UGA’s.
By GA_Tiger Fan
September 25, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
An an LSU fan, BAMA is the team that concerns me the most and should concern any sensible UGA fan (if there are any out there). UGA is overrated and I predict Bama will win in a close one.
By GA_Tiger Fan
September 25, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this
An an LSU fan, BAMA is the team that concerns me the most and should concern any sensible UGA fan (if there are any out there). UGA is overrated and I predict Bama will win in a close one.
By Dan
September 25, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
I don’t think there is one TRUE dominant SEC team this year. My Dawgs have speed especially on offense, but their young on both the o-line and d-line. They remind me a lot of that team in 2003 which had a young offensive line and David Greene got sacked like 40 times, but they ended up finishing 11-3. LSU has depth at their skill positions, but their defense is weak against the run, so I think they’re about a year away. Auburn is also weak against the run and they’re offense is hit or miss. Bama is big, physical and nasty. But they have yet to be tested in their secondary and I think they’ll be exposed a little bit against UGA IF the receivers will catch the ball. Florida looks solid this year and is better on defense, but if you have speed on defense, you can hold them to 14-20 points. Hell Miami and Tennessee held the Gators to 23 and 26 points defensively, and their defenses are nowhere near as good as UGA’s or LSU’s. The SEC is definately up for grabs this year. It will be a fun race.
By Ike
September 25, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this
Mark, you might be the biggest homer I’ve ever read an article from. Really, you’re terrible.
By Socaldawg
September 25, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this
I think its hilarious that bammer fans think they are “in UGA’s head.” Was Florida in UGA’s head when we ran out and celebrated? How did that work out for Florida? Was Auburn in UGA’s head the last time we blacked out Sanford? How did that work out for Auburn? Was Hawaii in UGA’s head when we blacked out the Sugar Bowl? Yeah, that DEFINITELY gave Hawaii a big edge in that game.
Give me a big fat freaking break. Bama is squarely on UGA’s mind but they are not “IN THEIR HEADS” in the slightest.
If you care, Richt told the seniors that they could choose what game to wear black. They chose Alabama. It’s obviously gonna be a home game so Bama is sort of the obvious choice. That means they respect Bama and they know its a big game. It also means the Dawgs are gonna bring their best shot.
I think the only thing that’s in anyone’s head is the Lower Alabama weed being inhaled down in the trailer park.
By Donna Outlaw
September 25, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
Actually Mike, I got my degree in a Georgia University (not UGA) as an out-of-state student and I also have 2 kids, now grown, born in Georgia. That said, I am from Baton Rouge and I bleed purple and gold. Several have voiced legitimate reasons the Dawgs might lose and you come back with insults. My 22 year old son is a Dawg fan but one of his best friends from high school is a starter for LSU right now and we don’t sit around and say get out of here and insult each other. You immaturity is showing. The truth is Georgia has an extremely tough road schedule and if you think people giving legitimate opinions on that is a problem, why don’t YOU go away? Do you tell the UGA fans that are honest enough to understand there’s a tough road ahead for the Dawgs to leave if they say it? LSU has already started their season much the same way as the year of Katrina and has to play a game on our off week. Lee looked good, Hatch will be back and we still are a loaded team. So attack anyone you wish but understand at LSU, while we are 100% fans, our team has already gone through something you’d never understand - 2 hurricanes that flooded or destroyed some of their homes or homes of family members and guess what media and world - there are still large parts of Baton Rouge without power after Gustav and those that live in the southwestern coastal area are in even worse shape after Ike pounded them so soon after Gustav. So either say something of substance that contributes to the conversation or are insults all you know how to give? I’m not quite sure why you think we have no right to comment here. I lived in Georgia long enough to consider it a 2nd home and still have many family members there and I’m glad none of them are as narrow minded as you appear to be. GEAUX LSU TIGERS!
By UGA
September 25, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
John,
Actually, UGA was 7-5, etc. until Coach Donnan was hired. He bridged the gap between the 7-5 years under Ray Ray and the 10+ win years we have now….
As far as the game goes, I think it will be a nailbiter. BAMA’s monster DT will command a lot of attention. I say look for the DAWGS to run a lot of plays where Stafford gets rid of the ball quick to WR or screens, etc. to take the DT out of the picture. After we disrupt what Bama’s D wants to do with their traitional pass/run rush, then we mix it up with pass and run.
As far as our D vs. their O, I think Bama is (obviously) going to try and run the ball between the tackles. They can’t beat us outside. If we can stiffle their running attack, then lookout, it might be a blowout. Putting them in 2nd/3rd and long will give us the edge. We have got to control their running game, then we can do what we want with their O.
The whole game comes down to 2 things…..
1) Can we manage/control the huge DT for Bama 2) Can our front four on D hold up against the O-line in the run and pass to allow the other 7 to make plays.
We do those 2 things and we win 35-10… If we don’t it will go to the wire and anything could happen.
By D
September 25, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this
Hey John, its cool, you’re a typical bama fan…constantly bringing up old sh*t bc you guys haven’t done anything this century to warrant respect. So keep bringing up old stuff like we lost to Vandy and Ky and the 12 national championships that Bama 50 years ago. It doesn’t bother us a bit.
3 in a row, going on 4 in a row Go Dawgs!
By GetOverIt
September 25, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
Only a UGA fan can live on a NC for 28 years!
By aj
September 25, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
Hmmm, ANOTHER article by the UNBIASED Mark Bradley. Mark, will there be a day where you don’t list UGA as the best? While I want UF to beat an undefeated UGA in Jax, I can’t say I’d be upset to see ‘Bama spank the Pups, er Dawgs.
By do what now?
September 25, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
Big deal. You said the Braves were going to make the playoffs this yesr too.
By Dawg Fud
September 25, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
I think Florida, LSU and Bama are the real deal. Even if Georgia or one of the aforementioned went undefeated (highly unlikely), I am not convinced any of them could beat USC.
Yes, I too believe the Trojans’ schedule is chump change but at the same time they have some serious talent, especially on defense.
GO DAWGS! Beat Bama!
By Homer
September 25, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this
You are such a homer Bradley
By A DAWG Fan
September 25, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this
I agree with peirmontdawg: I’m not thinking about any other Teams right now. The SEC is the toughest conference in the NCAA right now.
With that being said, I have respect for ALL of the SEC teams. On any given Saturday, there is a possibility that a ranked SEC team could be beaten by a another SEC team. Like peirmontdawg said, “Lets take one game at a time”.
The Dawgs have been sensational since Coach Mark Richt took the reigns over a few years ago. With the SEC being such a Football Power House, wins against Florida, LSU, Auburn, and Alabama in the past gives Georgia some great credibility.
This will be a good game this coming weekend. I believe that the Dawgs will have a win against Bama this coming Saturday. GO DAWGS…..
Dawgs 27 Bama 17
By Oledawg
September 25, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
Dawgs near campus- Get there early with your “Jim Rome Is A PIMP” signs. Only chance.
By John
September 25, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
D, Let me ask you this. If Georgia loses a game and winds up not playing for a National Championship but you win the SEC East and win the SEC Championship, are you happy with that? Given that Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, LSU (twice) have won a National Championship since Georgia has? Is winning the SEC good enough for you? Some people it may be, I understand consistency is great and I hope Bama can attain it again soon but we have won a title within the last 15 years, Georgia 1980.
By A DAWG Fan
September 25, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
Ah Come on Dawg Fud:
The USC Trojans seem to be a pretty good team right now. But how could we measure their strength? They are playing non contenders. Their undisputeable talent has left a couple of years ago for the NFL.
USC wins come from all Non Contenders. They should be undefeated. Their win against Ohio State Buckeyes, was against a team that was highly over rated.
They (USC) have been over rated for the past three years now. USC have not been tested and probably will not until they reach a Bowl Game.
Georgia is the REAL DEAL too. If you don’t remember, Georgia have beaten all of the Teams you have mentioned to include Georgia beating Florida last year, and Played in the Sugar Bowl, in which they demolished an Over rated Hawaii 41- 10.
The last time Georgia played LSU, we beat them in the regular season. So don’t talk so fast.
The Dawgs are a very good team. Not to forget that that Dawgs has the toughest schedule in the NCAA this year.
The PAC 10 Conference are weak along with the BIG 10. They are running up a lot of points against many teams that are not even in the top twenty - five.
The SEC Conference is the most toughest conference in the NCAA. At one time, there were Five SEC Teams in the top ten.
By Dawg Fud
September 25, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
A DAWG Fan
you point out the obvious and i agree with you. i believe Georgia to be the real deal, too. no one is talking too fast, perhaps you should re-read my post.
all the points you made were about the past. i am talking about the present, 2008 season. let’s see how the Dawgs do against a legitimate offenseive line, defensive line and coaching staff this weekend and we will be able to better guage their ability. i am pulling hard for them!
as i mentioned earlier, i recognize USC’s schedule is weak…but i also recognize that their defense is fast, strong, athletic and versatile. as much as i hate to say it, they look legit through this point of the season.
By Junkyard Dawg '00
September 25, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this
Dawg Fud,
No need to be overly concerned w/ USC in a title game.
You must take into account the difference in strength of schedule between USC and any SEC Team that they may face in a national title game. USC will be able to walk onto the field and win most all of their games in the weak PAC 10, whereas an SEC team will have been battle tested and possess a huge advantage of experience in big games. Also, USC doesn’t have to play a championship game so they will have another entire week off over any SEC team which lends itself to a possible ‘rust’ factor. This is theoretical I know, but after watching the MNC game the last two years, there may be something to it.
By Dawg Fud
September 25, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
I would not classify myself as being overly concerned but their road to the BCS is undoubtedly easier. I do not think the pollsters will penalize them because Ohio State is weak this year. I thinkt hey look at it as more “these guys had the guts to schedule this deal a few years ago and they won regardless of opponents’ perceived strength.”
nonetheless, i digress.
UGA, Florida, LSU and Bama look to have the best shot at winning the conference. I don’t think you could rank them 1-4. They probably should all be tied for 1st.
I understand UGA’s strength of schedule but you still have to win the games.
GO DAWGS! Beat Bama!
By GatorG
September 25, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this
I don’t quite understand why Bradley and others on here feel they can evaluate Tebow as suddenly “ineffective.” If you were Tim Tebow’s coach, and you’d been winning like you have in the first three games of this year, and knew you had LSU and Georgia coming up, would you be using a lot of showcase plays right now? You might, if getting him the Heisman was your first priority. But, since Meyer and Tebow both want a championship this year, there’s been no reason to showcase Tim Tebow so far.
Tebow’s abilities haven’t changed since last year. Judge his “effectiveness” after he’s played some close games, not the laughers they’ve had so far.
By Mark Bradley
September 25, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this
I didn’t say Tebow was ineffective. I said he hasn’t been as effective as he was last season. There’s a difference.
By m
September 25, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
AuBARN 3 miss St 2 … TECH 38 miss St 7 . Also the last two times that auBARN played Tech, TECH beat the crap out of auBARN (2003, 2005.) The SEC is almost ALL hype. And idiot homers like Bark Madley perpetuate the big lie about the sec.
By GatorG
September 25, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this
That’s fine. So, substitute “ineffective” with “not as effective as last year” in my post. I still don’t understand how you think you can evaluate his effectiveness when he’s been playing in lopsided games, with big games coming up.
Unless, of course, you don’t use LOGIC in your columns. Maybe you were just trying to incite the crowd so someone would comment on what you wrote.
Imagine that.
By Gatorbait
September 25, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
Are you kidding me? No mention of Alabama? The team UGA has to face next! The team UGA will most likely lose too! Sorry. UGA is looking at 3 losses. UF, LSU, and Bama. No getting around those. You don’t struggled against a TERRIBLE South Carolina team without a few additional losses in the season. UGA is not on anyones list to get to the NC game anymore. They dropped 3 spots while undefeated for a reason. 2008 is not a dog year. UF will win the east.
I’m a homer for UF, but AJC is the most biased load of bull I’ve ever read. I’d rather listen to Kirk Heirbstreit talk about USC then heard UGA homers talk about how UGA is still the best in the land. LMAO. Spare us.
By GatorG
September 25, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this
Actually, Bradley,
Go read Barnhart’s column today. He’s got it right. Maybe the next time he comes into the AJC’s office, you can sit down with him for a while and learn some college football from him.
You know, if your ESPN gig doesn’t get in your way….
By G
September 25, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this
Maybe y’all should wait until Georgia actually plays a top 25 team before putting them in ANY title game.
By LifelongDawg
September 25, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this
G,
You conveniently forget that ASU was ranked 24th in the Coaches Poll the week UGA beat them.
By Sam
September 25, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this
I am a Gator fan living in GA. I can respect GA (you have a very good team) and Mark Richt, but the fans that can’t open their mouths without tearing down Tebow are disgusting. For that reason alone, I hope you lose and lose big this weekend.
By Patrick
September 25, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this
Sam, you know how the saying goes - $hit in one hand and hope in the other to see which one fills the fastest. I for one think that Tim Tebow is a phenomenal player. The other UGA fans that you see “tearing him down” on this blog is simply because several of the UF fans (on OUR blog by the way) always try to paint him as a 1-man team. Get it? Besides, UGA did make Timmie cry last year. Oh, yes. He cried - cried crocodile tears as I recall. There is no crying in football, Sammie.
By MountainDawg
September 25, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this
The SEC is THE premiere football conference in the NCAA (bar none). While UGA is at the top of the SEC, other contenders include LSU, UF, Bama, Auburn & UT. Dawgs will probably whip LSU or Bama for the title. In the end, the Dawgs will take the title & land in the Sugar Bowl or BCS Championship. GO DAWGS!!!
By Patrick
September 25, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this
m, please explain why the GT insects cannot defeat UGA (an SEC team). Oh, I’d love to hear that. I promise you that the drought will continue this year. UGA will score 35+ points on you bees and 20 of those will be the result of the triple-fumble offense that your ‘savior’ coach PJ loves to run. UGA will have a field day with you bottom feeding ACC clowns.
By Allapattah
September 25, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this
Georgia will lose to ‘Bama by 2 touchdowns. Book it.
By Gag me
September 25, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this
I’ve got money that Georgia chokes this weekend…most likely because Bradley is so far up UGA’s a—!!!
By Bradley is a douche
September 25, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this
UGAY will choke as bad as a cheap porn star. Mark will be kissing Mark Prick’s a* and telling him that he’ll still win the NC!!!
By Patrick
September 25, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this
Allapattah, since you want to “book it”, please put me down for $100,000 that UGA will kick the ever-loving $hit out of those backy-chewing, sister-chasing, trailer-dwelling, NASCAR worshipping, wellfare check receiving, SPAM grilling, PBR guzzling, 3rd grade educated, mindless dingle-berries on Saturday. Your pathetic state doesn’t even have a professional sports team, @$$ clown. It never, ever will. It’s AlaSPAMa - the arsehole of the south. Do you actually live there? If so, I’m sorry. Maybe you can borrow some money from your in-laws in order to afford a trip to a real metro area such as Atlanta some day. Georgia rules you losers and always will.
By Bradley is a douce again
September 25, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this
Very similar to UGAY’s baseball team that choked in the World Series. LMAO!!
By Patrick
September 25, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this
Okay, ‘Bama fans. Let’s get this straight.
A = @$$ clown L = Losers A = @$$ clown B = Bear worshippers A = @$$ clown M = Miserable (check the AU record - LMAO) A = @$$ clown
By UGAY F*
September 25, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this
HAHA!!!! When has UGAG ever been important in college football!!!
By SugarBowlPretenders?
September 25, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this
Just heard a rumor that the in-bred ‘bama team is planning on a ‘white-out’ for the game this weekend. Anyone else heard that rumor? If it’s true, wasn’t that already tried back in January against the Dawgs? What are these ‘bama rednecks thinking? Oops, I just caught myself there. My bad.
By UGAY F*
September 25, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
I love men. I love it when they push me down and make me do naughty things. I so love men!!! Ever since my uncle caught me playing with myself in the barn in Decatur, Alabama….oh, gosh…oh, he was so handsome and knew just what to do with a queer like me. I was only 18 at the time and didn’t know that I was gay. My uncle taught me so much on that hot summer day. We were both sore every day until I had to leave 2 months later. I will never, ever forget my Alabama uncle though. How could I forget - he gave me AIDS.
By LMAO
September 25, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this
I’m not a fan of either team, but Ga hasn’t played anyone to be having this much ego. 4 easy opponent and this type of bull$hit!! Thank god Ga hasn’t won a NC since early 1980’s. They’re fans are too stupid to be champions.
By Vince
September 25, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this
1.Florida 2.LSU 3.Georgia 4.Alabama
What has Georgia shown you that makes them the Cream of the SEC?
By the way, Alabama beats UGA by 10. Georgia will also lose to Florida by 13.
Mark it down sports fans!
By Dawg Lover
September 26, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
LMAO: I’ll be looking for you next week in this column. Are you going to be saying UGA “still” hasn’t played a tough team when Georgia wins against Bama this weekend? I’m sure you will…
By TYLER FORSYTH
September 26, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
GEORGIA IS ONE OF THE MOST OVERRATED TEAMS IN THE COUNTRY!! GO BAMA(JUST THIS WEEKEND THOUGH)
By rufus
September 26, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this
As with the season, GA gets better as the game progresses. Dawgs start pulling away mid-third quarter. Very tough ‘til then.
By OchreBugMan
September 27, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this
OVER-RATED! Enough said!
By Ryan
September 27, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this
THey are going to have to get a WHOLE lot better… .
By OchreBugMan
September 27, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this
Perhaps the only way UGA’s offense can get the ball is for UGA’s defense to let the Crimson Tide score. Yes, that’s it! That’s why it’s so easy for Bama to score on the Dawgs. This looks like a weekday scrimmage practice for the Tide. Let’s face it, Georgia is ….well, not a very good football team compared to Bama. As usual, Coach Saban has his team ready for a big game and, as usual Mark Richt doesn’t. It seems that Coach Richt will be calling Coach Saban, just as Tommy Bowden found it necessary to do. Georgia always chokes in big games. It was always the reason that the polls quickly dropped them from #1 and now everyone can easily see why. Georgia simply had not played any quality opponents……..and it shows. UGA possibly doesn’t belong in the top 25. They are OK, but nothing to waste one’s time watching. It has been rather obvious to nearly everyone outside the SEC that the SEC conference is over-rated. Even Alabama isn’t that good. Yes, they are soundly whipping a rather average football team (Georgia), but it is probable that they would not score on Oklahoma. Even the best team in the SEC, LSU, would get thrashed by the Sooners. The rest of the country just had to let you find out for yourselves. The mature fans just smiled as these SEC fans psychotically chant, “SEC,SEC, SEC!!!!”. We knew it wouldn’t last and we don’t really take a lot of delight with informing them of their sudden demise due to this conspicuous over-rating. Now all of you Dawg fans know why Lee Corso chose the Tide over the Dawgs. What can we say, but “We told you so!” Admittedly there were a very small few of Dawg Fans who were honest enough to admit that the Dawgs were a good team, but not great, not the best, and not really that good against a really good Alabama team. This is the most embarrassing dominance of a top 3 team since USC thrashed Oklahoma a few years back. UGA fans, when you return from your trip behind the woodshed tonight, I know it will be difficult, but try to pretend that you realize that you really are not that good. OK? If you do, you will have a much easier season. It’s already 31-0 and time to deliver the eulogy on your hopeless dreams. But don’t fret to much since you were actually wise enough to go ahead and dress in black. All you need are a face full of tears and a few humble words. Everyone in the nation will know how to spell the word, ‘CHOKE’ after this game! If you need a little sugar on your ‘humble pie’, borrow some from the Trojan fans; they, too, know how it feels to suddenly realize that they were over-rated. Now, if you eat enough humble pie and stop chanting “SEC,SEC,SEC!!!”, when you play GA TECH, we may let you score a couple of times provided we can get the officials to overlook all your not so helpful penalties that your coach always lets you commit. There is professional counseling for some of you Dawg fans who will still wish to cling to your psychotic notions that you still are no. 1. By this time next year, you will be all cured;…NOT!! The rest of the nation (reasonable fans) know that this is a most incurable sports malady! See you in Athens in November!!
By OchreBugMan
September 27, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this
Has the awful carnage ended yet? Perhaps if UGA fans would promise not say that they are #1 any longer, then Coach Saban would stop the severe beating!
By GB55
September 27, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this
about time to rethink this jack crap, huh. you dumb mfer
By T
September 27, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this
Hey Mark… wanna rethink this ??? LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL
By kasey
September 28, 2008 1:27 AM | Link to this
HAHAHAHAHA The dogs cant swim when the TIDE ROLLS in!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROLLLLL TIDDDDDE ROLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!
Thanks :) here we come LSU~ all im saying is WE READY WE READY WE READY FOR YALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
By Peter North
September 29, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this
Bradley, you are on top of it again as usual! LOLOLOL. There is not one single sports guy in all Atlanta who has a clue. Congratulations on keeping your job though….
By orangesux
September 29, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
man, how many times was the phrase “roll tide roll down the toilet bowl” used in this column by dawg fans? I guess the only thing going down the toilet bowl were the preseason dreams of a NC and a Heisman trophy hopeful?
I’m sorry, but Bama proved who the best in the SEC was…