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DEL.ICIO.USGeorgia wary of Vols despite record
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Big Orange is no longer so big. Tennessee hasn’t won an SEC title since 1998, hasn’t finished in the Associated Press Top 10 since 2001 and hasn’t beaten Florida since 2004. The only thing the Volunteers remain adept at doing is messing up Georgia’s season.
Tennessee has won three of the past four meetings. Two of those losses — in 2004 and again last year — denied good Georgia teams a chance to play for the conference title. The 2006 game was a 51-33 thrashing that prompted the AJC headline — “Vols Put Dogs In Their Place” — that Gov. Sonny Perdue found odious; more tangibly, it touched off a four-losses-in-five-games reversal that remains the nadir of the Mark Richt era.
On Saturday the Vols will kick off against Georgia bearing a losing record for the first time since 1994, when they were 0-1. Naturally, that team beat the Bulldogs. Not since 2001 has Tennessee entered this game as the higher-ranked team, and lately it hasn’t mattered. Georgia was No. 3 when it lost to the Vols in 2004, No. 10 in 2006 and No. 12 last year.
This time Georgia is a chastened No. 10. The Vols didn’t receive even one vote in either major poll. But Richt, mindful of recent history, lauded Tennessee to the max in his media briefing Tuesday, saying the Vols could be 4-1 as opposed to 2-3 and praising them for their stout effort in a 13-9 victory over … er, Northern Illinois. (It didn’t hurt that Vince Dooley, the king of opponent-trumping-up, was seated in the audience.)
Of his team, Richt said: “We’ve got a wonderful opportunity to turn [this season] around. I see nothing out there that makes me think we won’t turn it around.”
There’s no reason Georgia shouldn’t beat Tennessee handily. (Oddsmakers have installed the Bulldogs as 12-point favorites.) The Vols lost to Florida by 24 points in Knoxville and managed 191 yards against Auburn. Then, having changed quarterbacks, Tennessee mustered 225 yards against … er, Northern Illinois.
Still, the tale of Georgia football in the 21st Century would be rather different if it hadn’t lost to lesser Tennessee teams. When the Bulldogs arrived in Knoxville last October, the belief was that Philip Fulmer had to win the game to save his seat. He won 35-14. (Speaking of job security, former coach Johnny Majors, whom Fulmer shouldered aside in 1992, told the Chattanooga Times Free Press last week: “Frankly, I think [defensive coordinator] John Chavis has saved [Fulmer’s] job for 10 years.”)
The Bulldogs claim not to care about such things. “People may say that [Tennessee spoiled seasons], but that was last year and two years ago,” Knowshon Moreno said. “We’ve got to keep moving forward. This is a new season.”
It was only after being thumped in Knoxville that the 2007 Bulldogs began to find themselves, so in some ways the memory of that loss has been reconfigured as a positive. Said Matthew Stafford, rejecting the point: “I don’t think anyone after that game was thinking, ‘This is going to be a turning point for us.’ “
A year later, an emphatic dismissal of Tennessee could help Georgia right itself after the egregious Alabama game. Said Richt: “This game is huge as to how our season is going to be remembered.”
It’s not that Tennessee is so good anymore. It’s just that it keeps getting in Georgia’s way. “Any loss messes up a season,” said fullback Brannan Southerland, and losing to these underwhelming Vols would derail what still could be a championship run.
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By CarolinaJacket
October 9, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this
Georgia should handle UT with ease — BUT remember that UT had the top recruitment class in 2005 and 4th in 2007 (Scout.com), so they have some very good football players. Beware, the Vols are hurt and angry, they may play their best game.
By Dawg Fud
October 9, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this
We need to play with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm. The rest will take care fo itself.
GO DAWGS!
By T
October 9, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
Tennessee is a bad football team.. period.. Georgia will win by 3 touchdowns ..
By voice of reason
October 9, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
ut always has a itch in their britches to beat UGA. No matter what their record is, those f’ers are gonna come down here to play and UGA had better be ready. I have a feeling they will. In a BIG way. Dawgs by 28. GATA!
By gman
October 9, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
Dawg fans are as wary of CWM as they are the Vols. Hopefully he has his head out of his a$$ this week.
By FLA DAWG
October 9, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
If we want to re-establish ourselves as a top ranked team we need a very big win. UT has a knack for getting up for the games against UGA and we often have a knack for playing down to lesser teams.
Furthermore, we are not the great team we thought we were. Our weaknesses were obvious even before the Bama Game but we overlooked them because we won until Bama beat us in both trenches.
I believe we will win but by a few points. Pity our talent at QB and Backs cannot be fully used because of our lack of top talent on the OL.
I was in New Orleans for the 1980 NC and I can tell you our O Line that year was one of the biggest, toughest, meanest bunch of froghead bitting monsters in college ball. But ND had a huge and talented D. Dooley found a way to win - It turned out to be one of the greatest NC Defensive Games in history.
In the last three games we have scored 71 points and given up 58 - 41 of those to Bama alone. The D line needs help and in my opinion Martinez should tighten up on pass coverage.
By Hairy Dawg
October 9, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this
The Dawgs are hurt and angry…and coming off a bye week.
There are no excuses Saturday.
By Sautee Dawg
October 9, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this
I agree with yoy Hairy Dawg, bye week and a bad taste still in their mouth from the Alabama game. Dawgs should be ready to go. No excuses!!!
By reality check
October 9, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this
The most telling comment from Richt this week is that the offensive line is starting to look better in practice. I believe we are about to turn the season around and be the team we thought we would be preseason. Frankly, we looked pretty darn good the second half of the Alabama game. The first half was the worst beat down of the Richt era, but a 30 to 10 edge in the second half against a great team like Alabama is a positive.
By Einstein
October 9, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this
UGA should win 35-14; however, if we don’t, our coaching staff should all resign on the spot. UT is in a rebuilding mode while we’re trying to compete for a NC. If we do lose, it won’t be because we can’t score…it will be a result of our Div. II defensive coordinator CWM who is “waaaaaaay over his head” in the SEC. Am I the only one concerned about our penalties and the lack of disciple the coaches instill? I hope CMR doesn’t turn us into the Miami or FSU of the SEC…we’ve recruited too many thugs.
By david
October 9, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this
This is a dangerous game. While the team is surely looking ahead to the showdown with Vanderbilt, they still have to put the hobnail boot in the Commodores, er… Vols 1st.
By Dr. K
October 9, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this
First, Georgia is not going to be looking ahead to Vanderbilt! Vandy is going to stumble at Missisippi State this week and I’m sorry, they are still Vandy. This game is all about mindset. If Georgia comes out snarling and angry as they should be off the mega choke against Bama, they’ll hammer the on-life-support Vols. If they come out and get into a grind it out game, its going to be agnoizing. Tennesee has no confidence and few weapons. You take a team like that out early. Martinez need to let his secondary play man so they can get maximum pressure on the QB and running game. Georgia is again this year and has been in the past a very poor cover 2 team. the run oriented linebackers dont get deep enough drops to effectively take away intermediate passes. These next two weeks, Tennessee and Vandy are not going to hurt you deep. Go after them and good things will happen. Sit back and play the lame bend and break and watch a promising season turn mediocre real quick.
By Mikey in the SAV
October 9, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this
UGA will win, but our defense worries me-
If I see one more pass completed for 8 to 10 yards and our defenders are not even in the same picture frame I am going to go outside and throw up.
By tallpaul
October 9, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this
Georgia is over-rated. When they were no. 1 I knew the dawgs wouldn’t be there very long. They will lose to LSU and Florida. Alabama is the best team in the SEC.
By GentlemanDawg
October 9, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this
Alabama is NOT the best team in the SEC. That’s what hurt the most sitting in Sanford Stadium losing to a team that is lead by John Parker Wilson…sure he holds all of Bama’s records, but he is not a great QB! We got smacked in the mouth out of the gates, gave up too many penalties, and before we knew it, the mountain was to high to climb…Tired of talking about it…tired of hearing them calling us sissies…can’t wait for the rematch. My only prayer is that THEY make it there…which I doubt.
Go Dawgs. GATA for the start!
By Mark Bradley
October 9, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
I picked Georgia to beat Tennessee 27-14 before the season started. The spread still sounds right — 13 points — but I’m not sure the Vols can score 14 points.
By Allen's Hamburgers
October 9, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this
UT absolutely ruined UGA’s season last year:
First, by beating us 35-14 Then, by somehow finding a way to win it’s last 3 SEC regular season games Then, by blowing the championship game against LSU
Only 2 teams have scored 50 in Athens…only thing Goff and Richt have in common.
If we are not motivated for this game against UT, then there’s no motivating this bunch…they’ve read too many press clippings about themselves.
We lose this game, and I’ll go back to worrying about the stock market.
By Vin Stooly
October 9, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this
Let’s summarize. Another cupcake on our schedule. However I am concerned about their massive coach.
By BAMA STAN
October 9, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this
31-0 at the half!!!!
DOGS WILL LOSE TO THE VOLS
Here’s why:
Vols defense will make this game ugly - which favors Tennessee.
Vols offense is coming around - OL is a strength and will play a grinding run game to run time off the clock - shorten the game - and keep uga offense on the sideline. Vols will also dink and dunk and find the seams in your soft zone coverage. Look for the short passing game to be a key to keep the Vols alive in this game.
Fat Phil owns uga - and does his best coaching when his back is against the wall.
UGA defense failed against the first physical team they played. Tennessee knows this and will line up to smack UGA in the mouth offensively. Tn brand of football is just physcially tougher than uga - which tries to out athlete their opponents.
UGA offense is not that good - against the 3 real opponents they played this year (first two warm-up games do not count) UGA was lucky to beat SC (scoring only 14 points - looked sluggish against AZ State (had a breakout quarter) but looked sluggish the rest of the game - and was totally humbled against Alabama - being completely shut out in the first half.
Don’t give me that “we scored 30 against Bama in the second half crap” game was over by halftime - yes, UGA executed better in second half - but Bama was all ready home in Tuscaloosa thinking about Sunday dinner at Dreamland BBQ!!!!!
*UGA is young in a the wrong place - your OL - However uga fans - 2009 season and 2010 season - you OL should be very good - if you can keep injuries, dui’s and academics in check.
Game will low scoring knife fight - similar to the SC game. Dawgs will press in 4th quarter as the game will be close and Vols win in the upset.
UGA staring at 6-6 or 7-5 season. Very overated at the beggining of the season. Mid pack SEC team - which is not bad as UGA would be a top 3 team in the Pac 10 and Big 10. Probably 5 or 6th best team in Big 12.
Dogs will lose against - TN, LSU, FL, GT
Dogs will beat Vandy and Auburn.
Toss up game against KY - as this game is sandwiched in between FL and Auburn. This game will be another SC type game.
ROOOOLLLL TIDE!!!!! 31-0 at the HALF!!!!
By jcy1968
October 9, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this
Hairy Dawg is right on the money….no Excuses Saturdat
By TheItalianDawg
October 9, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this
I’m worry that Willie Martinez will lay a gigantic egg, I’ve never been a fan of him. If VanGorder was our DC in 2005 and 2007 Georgia should have been in the national championship game,and probably won them both. if Tennessee is successful in converting the short yardage passes,i will be furious and I Think all the dawg nation should put pressure on CMR to fire him.we shall see. go dawgs
By spike
October 9, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this
You guys are right.. No excuses.
By asswipe
October 9, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this
Coach Willie M. is to conservative. He allows his best players to play a loose zone defense. Stand around and wait. That’s like taking half your players and sitting them on the bench. Bama had much tighter coverage from their D. backs. Hell you could see it on TV. Play aggressive, let the good D. backs you have man up. Scheme your blitizies like Van Gorder did. In other words “defense, make me know it”!
By asswipe
October 9, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this
Mark Richt should have never hired a friend, Willie Martineze, that he can’t man up and fire. Lets face it, we are stuck with W. M. for as long as Richt has a job because Coach Willie ain’t never going to leave until he takes Richt down with him. Sad but true.
By vol 1
October 10, 2008 12:01 AM | Link to this
Sure I know Vols are having problems but UGA fans seem to be looking through rose colored glasses. Yall aint all that either.
By vol 1
October 10, 2008 12:03 AM | Link to this
Sure I know Vols are having problems but UGA fans seem to be looking through rose colored glasses. Yall aint all that either.
By uga-brave
October 10, 2008 12:40 AM | Link to this
got a bad feeling about this game.
we are not a tough physical team between the tackles.
if we dont get a early lead all bets are off.
no ellerbee might be huge.
guy’s willie martinez succeeds on talent alone.
if the dawg’s give up a lot of points it is on CWM.
i have ZERO confidence in him.
got a bad feeling on this one.
nothing worse then trying to play a wounded team that is trying to save their coaches job.
By dawgs=bait
October 10, 2008 12:40 AM | Link to this
dawgs get embarrassed again for all to see.
dawgs save phat phil large a* one more time.
way to go dawgs - the most over-rated team this season.
be prepared to lose more games this season starting with this one and ending with GT.
31-0 at Halftime! Roll Tide! Go RamblinWreck!
uga=ugay
By Whopper Dawg
October 10, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this
If Munson hadn’t retired, he would say “Watch this one”. So, I will say it for him. Unbelievable as it is, this is a huge trap game for UGA. If they don’t start better in this game then they have in the others, watch it. Despite their record, TN has the athletes to play with anyone, and they match up well with the Dawgs, think a mini Alabama. The TN/FL game would have been much closer if TN hadn’t turned the ball over twice inside the FL 5. Watch this one!!!!
By Cheerwino
October 10, 2008 1:20 AM | Link to this
Weak OL and DL, high powered quarterback and more receivers than an NFL team. What happened to the Junkyard Dawgs and the SEC?
By 84dawg
October 10, 2008 1:37 AM | Link to this
Bama Stan:
Bet it’s pretty nice for you to finally crawl out from under your rock after a decade of hiding. Welcome back to the real world. Much has changed since you were last relevant so I suppose we can excuse the ridiculous analysis you just laid out.
So you’re telling us the victory over UGA wasn’t a signature win for Bama at all. You telling us you basically beat South Carolina. Uh…OK whatever.
Bama’s fall will be hysterical. See you in Atlanta douche-bag.
By Michael
October 10, 2008 3:08 AM | Link to this
If the players’ brains work anything like mine, they won’t be fooled or surprised or anything by Tennessee. You have last year’s assault and battery coupled with Alabama’s 31-point “who’s your daddy?” from a couple of weeks ago. I really don’t think there will be a problem with focus this weekend.
However, I must say the best thing Vol fans can hope for is Georgia looking ahead to Vanderbilt.
By Brian
October 10, 2008 6:06 AM | Link to this
I’m a UT homer and would love to see a Vol uprising. But it ain’t gonna happen. UT’s defense is overrated - we haven’t played a really good offense. Our secondary is stout but they are forced to play on an island because we get no push up front and haven’t since Big John Henderson and Albert Haynseworth left. This doesn’t bode well against Georgia. UF took it easy on us after they got up early and have been inconsistent at best. You’ve seen our offense, and CPF hasn’t paid attention to special teams since he took over. UGA plays inspired football and UT can’t slow them down. Look for a replay of your game with Bama with my Big Orange on the wrong end of it. UGA 41-14.
By CapStone
October 10, 2008 6:52 AM | Link to this
GentlemanDawg, You are the exact reason that most of the nation laughs at UGA fans. You are cocky when you’re supposedly good, and your ignorant in defeat. Bama is such a better team than UGA and that thrashing in Sanford Stadium proved it. Deal with it!! Roll Tide!!
By UT96
October 10, 2008 7:24 AM | Link to this
FIRE JUNIOR SAMPLES, UMM, I MEAN PHIL FULMER!
By D.Ellis
October 10, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this
I don’t care what the score is. The only thing that matters is the W. it could be 10-9. Just play hard. And get the W.
GO DAWGS.
By OrlandoDAWG
October 10, 2008 7:31 AM | Link to this
Its sad that some are still dwelling on the Ala. game from 2 weeks ago. If we all continue to look in our rear view mirror, we will run off into a ditch against Tenn. From my observations of reading some of the comments from these so called Bama fans, they haven’t had much to talk about in well over a decade. They want to think they are now with the big boys ( UGA, LSU, etc. Lets give them what they want. UGA fans need to focus on Tenn, not keep looking back 2 weeks ago. Remeber, win one game at a time. Let us all move forward and help OUR team. Focus on whats at hand/
By Willie
October 10, 2008 7:37 AM | Link to this
Well I say fire MARTINEZ!! Then turn to BOBO and say your are next! The Dawgs have to pass but not every pass should be for forty yards. Run the ball with Mareno, King, and Samuels. Pass for short yardage like 3-6 yards passes and go for yards after catch. This should keep 3rd downs to 1 or 2 yards. Go deep but do it sparingly. Do not play soft defense like the id#ot Martinez does. Stop any running game! That may include more than four defensive lineman going after the QB! But I am just a fan. I do not get paid millions to fail.
By Gator Man
October 10, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this
georgia is a joke.
By KneeJerk
October 10, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
UT96, I laughed out loud at that. good one
By Jeff Patton
October 10, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this
“F” the gator man Blitz Tebow + cover Percy = gatorDone!
HUNKER DOWN DAWGS!
By Robert
October 10, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this
Georgia is still caught up in the preseason hype. They are over rated and will once again will lose to the VOLS ! GO VOLS !!!
By 1eyedJack
October 10, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this
Overheard bammer players at the end of the game quoting Apollo Creed.
“Ain’t goin’ be no rematch. Don’t want one.”
They’re hoping we lose another one. They would rather see Florida or Vandy. But wait. You still have LSU on the schedule so don’t punch your tickets for a return to the Ga. Dome just yet.
Go DAWGS. Turn Phat Phil into a pumpkin.
By jerry
October 10, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this
LOL, JPW HAD THE BEST GAME OF HIS LIFE. BAMA FINALLY HAS A DECENT TEAM. GT NERDS TALKING IT UP. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU BEAT US??? GATOR FANS SAYING WE ARE A JOKE. DA, AT LEAST WE LOST TO A RANKED TEAM. UGA WILL LOSE TO EVERYONE THEY HAVE LEFT IF THEY PLAY THE SAME WAY THEY PLAYED BAMA. THAT WONT HAPPEN. GO DAWGS
By jerry
October 10, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
AND I GUESS THE VOLS ALL OF A SUDDEN CAN SCORE. YOU WILL NEED 28 PTS AT LEAST TO BEAT US SAT. I DONT THINK YOU CAN SCORE THAT MUCH IN 2 GAMES LET ALONE 1. DAWGS WIN 27-10
By Volfanatic
October 10, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
Guys, there is no one outside of Gainesville that I’d rather beat than Georgia. Maybe even more so this year since the Dawgs received a lofty ranking to start the year. I believe as a man trying to be objective that UGA has two more SEC losses ahead of them. However, tomorrow against my beloved Orange crush will NOT be one of them. Nick Stephens hasn’t started an SEC road game. Our secondary is forced to play soft because our D line isn’t able to get penetration. Arian Foster is depressed. Monterio Hardesty (our best back in my opinion)is not getting the carries and neither is Lennon Creer for that matter. The only thing that may improve is the punt game. Colquit might be able to bury the dawgs deep. Now, all that being said, we DO have a solid if not damn good defense. We have Mr. Eric Berry who is our best player and probably the best in the SEC at his position (watch the pick six here). We have some playmakers at receiver ie..Taylor, Jones, and Warren. Since The GREAT BIG GREASY PIG has his bacon….er…uh…back against the wall, he may let Hardesty and company take over. We DO for some reason play great against UGA. Much like us against the Gators, The Dawgs tend to let UT get into their heads. What do i conclude after all this?? UGA will win, but I think Tenn will cover. So, UGA minions, your dream is still alive……for now. Vandy is very opportunistic and they rank in the triple figures nationally in total D and O. Don’t worry about the Dores. Its the Bayou Bengals, Gators, and War Eagles looming that you should be chewin on your meaty bones over. Good luck. and as always……GO BIG WHITE!!!!!
By Dennis
October 10, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this
As long as UGA has a good dance routine for the sidelines they should be fine. If they had started dancing in the first half against Alabama they could have pulled it out. You can bet they had something ready. If the dancing don’t work, there has got to be another motivational penalty they can employ to get things back on track.
You can’t turn discipine and character on and off like a light switch.
By srcdawgrome
October 10, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
One thing we can bank on the rest of the season. we will at least have one more victory!!! we still have Tech. just another victory we can always count on. Have some good news for you tech bee’s. You got of the SEC years ago because you could not compete and you are not exactly burning up the ACC. Maybe you can transfer to that powerhouse PAC 10 or DIV 2. Why does Ga Tech down size it’s stadium when everyone else is expanding? It must to be that great fan support!!!!!
By srcdawgrome
October 10, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
One thing we can bank on the rest of the season. we will at least have one more victory!!! we still have Tech. just another victory we can always count on. Have some good news for you tech bee’s. You got out of the SEC years ago because you could not compete and you are not exactly burning up the ACC. Maybe you can transfer to that powerhouse PAC 10 or DIV 2. Why does Ga Tech down size it’s stadium when everyone else is expanding? It must to be that great fan support!!!!!
By dawgfacedboy
October 10, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
This is a conference game and should never be taken lightly. This is not Miss St. we’re playing. The dawgs better come ready to punch somebody in the mouth and make a statement by rebounding to a big win. I won’t lie, i’m nervous.
By murfdawg
October 10, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
Note to BAMASTAN:
I think about the Bama game everyday, everytime I go to the bathroom.
Roll Tide Roll Roll Tide Roll ‘Round the Bowl And down the hole Roll Tide Roll.
I just wish you would roll to another blog. I wondered why the SEC was nice and quiet for the LAST NINE YEARS. You were hiding under your trailer licking your wounds from being mediocre, being on probation and having your a$$ kicked by Auburn for 6 traight years. Bama fans in the past would win and lose with grace. But it is a new day with a new type of fan—and I guess you are it!!!
By dawgthabootyhunter
October 10, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this
I hope the Dawgs aren’t looking ahead to Vandy. The Dores will also lay the smackdown upon the viles this year.
By dawgs=bait
October 10, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
BREAKING NEWS…
AP-Tuscaloosa: Authorities arrested Alabama head coach Nick Saban Wednesday at his home in Tuscaloosa. Saban, 56, was charged with 85 counts of animal cruelty in an alleged attack which occurred Saturday night in Athens, Georgia. Police said that as many as 92,138 witnesses saw Saban and a large group of violent young men under his control hit, kick, crush and destroy a large pack of mostly-docile bulldogs.
One officer was quoted as saying, “I haven’t seen dogs treated this badly since the Michael Vick case.”
Will the same thing happen to phat phil on Sunday afternoon?
I think so. Go VOLS!
By Gratfuldawghead
October 10, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this
DAWGS 35 Tenn 14
How Bout them DAWGS!
By Red Clay Hound
October 10, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
84 Dawg I couldn’t have said it better myself.
You know Tennessee and Tech both have alot in common. They are both the second best team in their own states.
By bigdag688
October 10, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
If the dawgs lose this game, I am not watching them the rest of the year. The Vols are horrible. 69 yards rushing against Northern Illinois!!!
GO DAWGS!!!
By Steviejoe
October 10, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
84dawg, If Alabama’s freefall is gonna be hysterical, how in the name of common sense are we going to see you in Atlanta? You are the most ignorant Georgia fan I’ve ever heard spew garbage, and that is saying a lot.
Roll Tide and deal with it.
By Go Vols
October 10, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
UT may be having a bad year, but they still have a good program. UGA fans always think their team is going to be awesome, and they’re usually not. UGA periodically has good seasons, but it’s still not one of the most respected programs. Indoor practice facility, anyone?
UGA better watch out. The players are fiercely loyal to Fulmer for some reason. Listen to the way Peyton Manning talks about him! The Vols will be playing tough on Sat. It will most definitely be a close game, and I think it’s possible that UT will pull it out. With the spread, my money is definitely on UT.
By Silver Britches
October 10, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
Nortern Illinois gave UT all they could handle IN Knoxville. DAWGS WILL PAY BACK Fulmer for last year and to get that Bama loss off their mind. GEORGIA 31— VOLS 7
By Northern Illinois
October 10, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
By humungusdawg
October 10, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
What a stupid article. Of course the Dawgs will win. We had a little set back last week - we had some key injuries and the poll voters will remember that. Staff is looking good and Moreno is looking like the leader for the heisman trophy. My prediction is for a big rocky top bashing as the Dawgs get back to form to win the SEC and our 6th National Championship. GO DAWGS
By cartersvllledawg
October 10, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
Dawgs will embarrass the vals. We got the best talent in the country - ask everyone - becasue we have the best high shcool football in the country in Georgia. I know, I would have been a Dawg but I blew out my kneww my softmore season of high school. I still love ‘em Dawgs though. Dawgs win 42 - 13
By GATOR CHOMP
October 10, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this
I like Tim Teblow’s jean shorts on my face
By cvilleryder
October 10, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this
Georgia was a contender but then they put on the pads and took each other out. Injury bug has bit the Bulldogs hard this year. When you lose your best O-lineman an All-American at that your best D-lineman and in a position not that deep DL been missing best DE and back-up safety. Thought the depth was better tho. Very hard to explain. It is hard for any team to recover when it suffers losses like these.
By Buzzfan1936
October 10, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this
The Dawgs got their revenge against the Gators last year. I look for them to do the same against the Vols tomorrow. Watch out for the Yellow Jackets.
GO DAWGS!
By Buzzfan1936
October 10, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this
Mark, You shouldn’t knock Northern IL. I live in IL, and they are a tough out.
By Steve Daffron
October 10, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this
No only did Majors make the comment about Chavis saving Fulmers job he is now saying hiring Fulmer was his biggest mistake. Ck out govols.com for the article. It was a statement Majors made on Finebaums radio show.
By FatBack Phil
October 11, 2008 12:24 AM | Link to this
Rememberrrr, we are still Tennessee! rememberrrr how phillip SHAFTED ALL-AMERICAN HEAD COACH— JOHNNY MAJORS WHILE HE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL—
By amy vanderbilt
October 11, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this
Bring back BILL BATTLE!
By Hob Nail Boot
October 11, 2008 1:06 AM | Link to this
Tennessee WILL BE….0-3 in the SEC.
By Chuck Uga
October 11, 2008 1:47 AM | Link to this
BAMA STAN THE MORON BACK ON BOARD. FIRST WIN OVER UGA IN 13 YEARS! MAN ARE YOU DUMB SON.
By CapStone
October 11, 2008 1:57 AM | Link to this
It truly is funny reading a bunch of Dawg fans in denial. “Bama doesn’t want to play us again”, or ” Look at all the Bammers coming out of the woodwork now that they’ve won.” LOL UGA got taken to the woodshed 2 weeks ago and will again if the two teams meet again. Your program has only been good for 8 years and yet you act like you have the most storied Football past, when Bama actually does. I am so glad we beat the tar out of a team that has hacks for fans. I hope your misery continues. ROLL TIDE!!!
By dawgthabootyhunter
October 11, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
WATCH FOX NEWS SUNDAY NIGHT @ 9 PM. ANNAITY AND COLMES HAS A VERY IMPORTANT SEGMENT ABOUT ONE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES. THEY WILL BE EXPOSING VITAL INFORMATION YOU MUST KNOW!!!
By Tyrus Raymond
October 11, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this
UGA! Tennessee is a second tier team, come on. Any real coaching talent will cream UGA.
But it’s fun at midseason to enjoy this illusion of UGA victory.
It’s coaching, right? You all know that, right? It’s not talent, because the talent is always evenly spread.
It’s coaching. Right?
morons.
By Dawg Lover
October 14, 2008 7:45 AM | Link to this
I think Bobo is an idiot.