Mr. College Football

By D.Ellis

September 20, 2007 7:56 AM | Link to this

1. Alabama probably did expend alot in that great game against Arkansas. However they slao have great momentum coming out of that game. Put that with 90,000 Bama fans and you got A HUGE TEST for the Dawgs. Should be one of the best if not best games of the day. Also, DAWGS WILL BE READY…BET ON IT.

2. NOt much….they still have great speed….they just don’t play a FULL TEAM GAME….offense, defense, special teams. Hard to say…I’m looking forward to tonight’s game. I think Miami Bounces back tonight and wins a close one. Look for James and the rushing game to start early…then play action in the second half.

3. Of course they will. UT rolls this week then they get 2 weeks to prepare for Georgia….not good for Georgia after back to back weeks with Bama and Ole Miss. UT Rolls….TEXAS IS OVER RATED

4. Harper will play good…but not great. Clemson wins…but with the run. He will have a decent afternoon…but the run saves Clemson instead of the pass this week.

5. NOPE Auburn picks up the slack….does not “roll” but wins by 17-20….Cox looks terrible. He gets some confidence back this week.

By BullDawg Rick

September 20, 2007 8:02 AM | Link to this

Tony, Tony, Tony…

I fully expect Bama to be a team full of energy and more than ready to strap it on come kickoff Saturday night.. Saban demands nothing less.. For anyone to think a few nicks & bruises will affect the Tide’s preparedness for an SEC game is dillusional.. The Dawgs had better get their O in gear..

As for Auburn: have to “coach up” Cox?!?! He’s a senior for crying out loud!! I think it’s his heart that needs examining..

By dawgman

September 20, 2007 8:20 AM | Link to this

I think this is going to one those instant classics.Georgia has something to prove against a well coached Alabama team.If UGA can execute this could be the game of the day.Miami,AUBURN,AND UT THEY ALL SUCK. GO DAWGS!!!!

By dawgman

September 20, 2007 8:23 AM | Link to this

I forgot,M.R. is 4-2 against Saben. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By SECisFootball

September 20, 2007 8:25 AM | Link to this

BulldawgRick…I gotta agree with you on both points. Being a BAMA fan I full expect the Tide to be ready to play on Saturday. They gained a lot of confidence in the win this past weekend and it is really the first piece of evidence that the commitment and dedication that Saban preaches is working. The crowd momentum will carry over too so look for Bryant-Denny Stadium to LOUD!!

As for Cox at AU…The kid looks like he just doesn’t want to be there. He is taking a beating this year because their OL is terrible and he now has a true freshman (who cannot throw well) breathing down his neck. Things do not look good for the War Eagle Tiger Plainsmen.

By tiger

September 20, 2007 8:50 AM | Link to this

dawgman. Its SABAN NOT SABEN, and how many national championships does MR have? What a joke. hahahahah

By Jim

September 20, 2007 9:06 AM | Link to this

Um…hey dawgman, nice math there, hot rod. Mark Richt is 1-2 versus Nick Saban. Not sure where you got your numbers there, but with a UGA education, I am sure it was some very creative mathematics. Good job, keep it up. Remember, there are 3 types of people in this world: Those that can count, and those that can’t.

By Roswell Ed

September 20, 2007 9:39 AM | Link to this

Educating the uneducated:

Are they called the Alabama Roll Tides?

Auburn’s mascot is and always has been the Tiger.

Auburn students are nicknamed Plainsmen and Plainswomen. Kind of like the Texas A&M students are called the 12th man.

Our battle cry is War Eagle. Any one whoever puts an s on the end of it is showing their ignorance.

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By Eric

September 20, 2007 9:47 AM | Link to this

Between the rolls of toilet paper and empty boxes of laundry detergent I saw some brain tumor in Tuscaloozer with a sign that said “Saban is our Haven”. Classy! This AU Tiger is a huge GA fan this weekend. War Eagle !

By Norcross Dog

September 20, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this

TO Roswell Ed:

You forgot the rest of it. The three most common lies that you hear an Auburn man tell is;

My trailer is paid for.

I did not know she was my sister.

Honest officer, I was just trying to help the pig get over the fence.

They don’t call it AUBARN for nothing.

By Jeff

September 20, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

Did they say

Go Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama Tigers!

By SugarHillDawg

September 20, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

Note to ALL Georgia fans!I beleive this is the game where the DAWGS finally GROW UP! DAWGS win convincingly!!!

By SECisFootball

September 20, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this

Eric…you call it Tuscaloozer yet BAMA is undefeated and Moo U has lost 2 at home to dramtically worse teams. Whatever you say my friends. As for roll of tiolet paper, at least we don’t use them to throw into a tree after a win. Looks like Toomers corner may have a pretty clean year. But, I guess I wont make fun of it too much since that is your greatest tradition. And, I am a fan of ANYONE playing AU EVERY weekend!!! ROLL TIDE!!!

By TRS

September 20, 2007 10:33 AM | Link to this

As much as I’d love for the DAWGS to win convincingly, I just don’t see it…I’ll take a 1-pointer just as well. DAWGS focus well on the road (except for neutral sites), and CMR closed practices to help further focus the young OL. Hope Bobo and Martinez throw some different looks at Bama to keep them off guard. Talent-wise, DAWGS have more depth, but Bama has better execution right now. If DAWGS can execute, we win, if not….

By JB

September 20, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

Dawgs are young and have been playing “Tight”. It will be a good game

By ChampDawg

September 20, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

Can Bama get up emotionally? Stupid-@$$ question. UGA has played flat 2 weeks in a row. Can UGA man-up for this game? I say no. Bama 17, UGA 13

By rob

September 20, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

MR is 1-2 against Saban. He’s 2-2 vs. LSU.

By Tville Dawg

September 20, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

It was gloom and doom after that stretch of losses last year. The DAWGS will emerge on one given Saturday as world beaters, like the Auburn game last year. Whether it’s this Saturday or later on remains to be seen.

Everyone is in a funk because of the Carolina loss. Get over it, that game is always tight.

I like our chances against Saban-he has in no way dominated the DAWGS in recent history. We may not have the legendary program BAMA has, but we have matched up well against them the past few years.

A lot hinges on whether our young pups have grown the past three games.

GO DAWGS!!!

By FluffAlbright

September 20, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

The mascot/redneck/trailer Auburn jokes never get old. “I did not know she was my sister”. Bwahhhahh, Wow, that’s pure gold. And Bammers, remind me what Auburn’s record is in T-town. You’ve lost 5 in a row to the Cow college and you still can’t keep quiet. You haven’t won the SEC yet so simmer down clowns.

By DWC

September 20, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

I am a BAMA fan, born and raised in Atlanta, but I live in Birmingham now. I have been going to games in Tuscaloosa (and Birmingham)for 25 years, and I can tell all of you that this team and our fans are as ready as I have seen them since Stallings was around.

The game last week versus the Swine was unbelievable. The emotion was like nothing I had seen since the early 90’s.

I say this to UGA fans out of respect because I like UGA and most of my friends went to school there…BAMA would not beat UGA in Athens this year, BUT we will in Tuscaloosa. The crowd is the intangible that has come back after many years of shame and lowered expectations. That’s all gone now.

The Tide will Roll on Saturday night…and I’ll be there to witness it…with some Dawg fans that won’t believe it.

BAMA 35 UGA 17

By DWC

September 20, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

I am a BAMA fan, born and raised in Atlanta, but I live in Birmingham now. I have been going to games in Tuscaloosa (and Birmingham)for 25 years, and I can tell all of you that this team and our fans are as ready as I have seen them since Stallings was around.

The game last week versus the Swine was unbelievable. The emotion was like nothing I had seen since the early 90’s.

I say this to UGA fans out of respect because I like UGA and most of my friends went to school there…BAMA would not beat UGA in Athens this year, BUT we will in Tuscaloosa. The crowd is the intangible that has come back after many years of shame and lowered expectations. That’s all gone now.

The Tide will Roll on Saturday night…and I’ll be there to witness it…with some Dawg fans that won’t believe it.

BAMA 35 UGA 17

By KR

September 20, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

*1. How much will be in Alabama’s energy tank when Georgia gets to Tuscaloosa? * Plenty. The only real question is, does UGA have more? They should, but no one will know until they tee it up Saturday night. As an Auburn grad who grew up in Georgia, I’d like to see both teams lose. Hopefully it will be a good game to watch.

5. Will Auburn struggle with New Mexico State? No. Auburn will struggle with themselves. This is a key game for the rest of Auburn’s season. They must get their act together and have a near perfect game. The rest of the season will only get harder from here.

WAR EAGLE!

By Mile High Dawg

September 20, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

Really DWC?? 35-17??

Do you realize that UGA has lost a regular season game by more than 10 points only TWICE in the last 5 years (UT-2006 and AU-2004)? I don’t see UGA turning the ball over like they did vs. UT given how well they’ve held onto the ball so far this season, and Bama isn’t the team Auburn was in 2004 (I’m no AU fan, but they earned their BCS title shot that year).

You need to wake up and smell what you’re shoveling. I’m not saying it’s impossible, but Bama would have to play OUTSIDE THEIR MINDS to pull that off after the battle against the Hogs last week.

By pvb

September 20, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

This game sets up nicely for UGA. The Big Dog eats this weekend. Bama fan comes back to reality and realizes Saban is still a year or two away from getting things “rolling”.

And, he will restore Bama. AU fan should be worried. The days may be numbered for Ears. Serves him right, he has been running his mouth a little too much lately.

By wardc72

September 20, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this

Mile High, you’re right. Bama doesn’t have the team API did in 04. But I was thinking about it, and neither does UGA. So that argument is a wash.
In 2005, nobody game Bama much of a chance against UF either, but we walked out of BDS a 31-3 winner. UF didn’t score a touchdown in a game for the first time in somewhere around 10 years. You never know what is coming. I don’t see an 18 point victory for Bama. I do see a 3 to 7 point victory for the Tide. It will be a tough, hard fought game that most likely will not be decided until the fourth quarter.

By Decatur Dawg

September 20, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

This game is huge! Not because of the SEC implications. But it is huge to gauge the hearts of both teams for the future. Bama wins, it will be that much easier for Bama fans and the team to believe that they can win and should be the start to getting Bama back in the thick of things. Dawgs win, it will show that CMR and his boys CAN get up for a big game without having their backs against the wall.

A Bama loss, and the “Tide” will turn and the Bama folks will be back down to earth. Dawg loss, and we may be witnissing the beginning of the end. A loss for us would send us in a tailspin that could result in a losing season, thus, backs against the wall.

If CMR can motivate a team to win on emotion, the test is Saturday night.

My gut feeling, Bama will be too fired up, and will win:

Bama 35 Dawgs 13

By Mr. Fearless

September 20, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

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http://www.fearlessfootball.com

By timetopissontheneoconscumandotherrepubicsublifeforms

September 20, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

I dont much like alabama, I think ua is a fake university, just a football school pretending to be an academic institution. That said, I am sure Alabama will pound ugay to dust, then blow the dust out of the stadium.

By DAWG FOREVER

September 20, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

One positive stat I heard yesterday from Buck Belue - On the road night games MR is 8-0! Take that to the house!

By Diddy the Dawg lover

September 20, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs are the greatest college team of all time. Stafford the next Peyton Manning. Tide fans a bunch of stupid Alabama rednecks. All they do is tailgait and drink. I love the dawgs.

By boaisy

September 20, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

Before the season started, “Mr. CollegeFootbal” had Stafford rated as a better QB than Tebow. I wonder what “Mr. CollegeFootball thinks now?

By jj spoa

September 20, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs have nowhere near the team they had in 2004, so yes a blowout is possible. Georgia has dropped off a lot since Jim Donnan’s players are all out of there now and Georgia lost their best assistant coaches.

Vols pounded the Dawgs last year and will do so again this year.

Gators own every Dawg fan in the world EASILY!!

By Spike

September 20, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this

Roswell Ed.. “Plainswomen” ??? Oh, Lord. Spare me.

By mart

September 20, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this

Bama’s in trouble big time if they can’t play charged up two weeks in a row. That’s the nature of SEC football, playing a fierce rival week after week. This isn’t the Big XII where you play Texas in Week 4 and then coast until you play Nebraska in Week 10, or any other conference where you go months between big games.

By ATLDawgMan

September 20, 2007 1:04 PM | Link to this

My things is that why is the media keeps saying Bama came back and won when indeed the was winning nearly the whole game. Bama should be concerned when we come marching into T-Town cause this was a defense that gave up over 450 yards. UGA is better than Arkansas and it will show Sat. nite.. Go DAWGS!!

By Bill W.

September 20, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this

Folks, UGA vs. Bama will be a hard fought game. If the DawgS O line doesn’t protect Staff, it could be a long night. Look for Bobo to open up the play book. Defense will HAVE to put pressure on Wilson. Special teams will be ready to shine this game. Am confident our secondary is better than the Hogs secondary. Put those things together and the Dawgs win. Richt wants a little payback for Saban and will probably get it Saturday night.

Dawgs- 28 Bama- 21

AU is down this year obviously. They will rebound somewhat but Cox is way in his head right now and who knows if he will recover.

GO DAWGS!!!! SICK ‘EM!

By Carlton Powell

September 20, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this

1. For the Bulldogs to have ANY chance on Saturday, two things MUST happen. One, they MUST play with emotion, energy and enthusiasm. To myself and many friends who have been watching Bulldog football for many years,this is the laziest Bulldog team we’ve ever seen.And we’ve been watching since 1959. They are at their best when the going is easiest. Trouble is, there is no more easy. The season only gets tougher. This massive attitude adjustment starts at the top. I question whether this concept has been embraced yet. We’ll know Saturday night. Two, Matthew Stafford and receivers—whomever they are—MUST begin to complete passes in the 10 to 20 yard range, thereby keeping drives alive, and the defense off the field. The Bulldog defense isn’t all that bad, but it’s time for the offense to do their parts. A successful passing game takes pressure off the running game. Without the passing game, it WILL be like high TIDE over level ground. At this point, I don’t really see a win in the cards. And, I agree with Decatur Dawg and fear a real tailspin with a bad loss. But, then I gave away tickets for the Auburn game last year feeling the same way I do now, so one never knows. I’ll be keeping my paws crossed for a winning effort.

2. Auburn is in about the same position as UGA. Yeah, Brandon Cox is a mess. I understand he is, as Howard Cossell would say, “beset with personal problems.” The nature of these problems have yet to be substantiated, therefore elaborating would be wrong. But, if they are what I have heard, it certainly would give credence to the notion that Cox is disinterested. On top of these issues, he is just plain gun shy. This may be the beginning of the end for T’ville. Lowder, et al have been waiting for the right time to move against him. And with a couple of down years, and Petrino discovering what a joke of an organization the Falcons are, the AU “powers that be” will make available the opportunity for Petrino to slide on down I-85 and take over.

By UGA WILL LOSE ON SAT

September 20, 2007 1:26 PM | Link to this

Idiot the dawg humper, What are you on? Uga the greatest college football team = 1 NC. uga is not even top ten all time. Stafford “spooner boy” is the 3rd best in the SEC today (ie KY & FLA). Your description of Bama fans sounds like Uga fans except most Uga fans do not have any real ties to the university. The Tide will Roll on Sat night.

By g j

September 20, 2007 1:40 PM | Link to this

The Auburn Prison was established in 1816 and its first building was erected the following year. The original design of the prison included 61 double cells but William Britten, the first warden, made each double cell into solitary cells, thinking it would be easier to handle seperated convicts. This was the first recorded time single cell construction was used in the world.

During Auburn Prison’s early years, visitors from across America and Europe came to see the prison. The price of admission was 12 1/2 cents until 1822 when it doubled to discourage visitors. An average yearly income from the visitor fee totaled $1,524. At the time this was enough to pay the salaries of the deputy keeper ($450), a clerk ($450), a turnkey ($350), a chaplain ($125), and a surgeon ($200).

The “Auburn system” evolved during the 1800s with a plan for inmates to work silently together during the day and return at night to individual calls. The plan included the striped suit, close cropped hair, lockstep, and harsh punishments, which included beatings and floggings.

In 1913 Thomas Mott Osborne was appointed chairman of a commission on prison reform. Osborne, under the guise of “Tom Brown,” secretly entered the prison as a convict in order to gain a prisoner’s perception of incarceration. From these experiences and other observations, the Mutual Welfare League was formed to allow prisoners a voice in prison affairs. It was a governing body of prisoners and was one of the first attempts at reformation rather than retribution.

Riots in 1929 and other ensuing problems led to modernization of the prison. By the 1950s, Auburn Prison had rebuilt and improved inmate life.

Auburn Prison’s name was changed in 1970 to Auburn University . It continues to be a walled, maximum security prison for male felons. Correction of a life, instead of imprisoning a life, is the ultimate purpose of the facility.

By RxDawg

September 20, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

Decator Dawg, I’d say our backs are up against the wall. Everything in my gut says Bama will win this game. The dawgs just arent playing good ball right now, and Bama is. However, its a desperation game for us. That can be good or bad. We loose this and the SEC is pretty much out the window this year. Here is my thoughts:

1. UGA is not executing well (DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?) This will loose games.

2. Bama is very pumped up, and playing with confidence. This will win games.

3. Bama’s D sucks bad, this is the best thing I see going for us well. I think were a better overall offense then Arkansas

My heart says Dawgs, but from what I’ve seen from both teams this year I’ve got say Tide wins a close one. Now get out there and prove me wrong Dawgs!

By Jim

September 20, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this

Alabama Usually Beats Us Red Necks

It should be a good game this weekend. RTR

By SECisFootball

September 20, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

RXDawg….not quite sure of your logic of you guys having a better offense than Ark. They the 2 best backs in the league and both would start on any team they played for. McFadden will be a starter in the NFL in his first game next season. UGA has 2 good backs but are now where near the level of Ark. Ark doesn’t have a great passing game but neither does UGA. Stafford has had one very good game in his career (AU last season) and the UGA receivers don’t give him much assistance. On top of that you are starting 2 freshman on your OL. I know our D is our weakspot but it is not like we are playing Oklahome. We are playing a team that is 2-1 with a home loss to SC that managed 12 points. Hate to tell you, but your offense is not as good as BAMA’s. You will see that clearly on Sat.

By Cracker

September 20, 2007 2:16 PM | Link to this

Spent the last few days in Bham…. there is not a single Bama fan who thinks UGA is going to even keep the game close. They talk a lot about Saban. A lot. I mean a lot. I am pretty sure Saban is gonna be playing both ways against the Dogs on Sat. What is even funnier… many of them are talking NC this year. I tell you what, Bama fans make me feel better about the idiot fans UGA has managed to dredge up over the years…. but back to the game. UGA has the talent to win. Will they be able to tackle? To block? To catch the football? We will not know for sure until Sat.
I do know that UGA and Coach Richt dismantled Saban’s team the last time they played. UGA also won the last time in Tuscaloser….and of course…UGA broke 2 of Bama’s QB’s and did a football equivelent of a prison rape the last time the teams played…those memories warm my heart….

By Rhett Butler

September 20, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

Bama will sure as heck be ready to play, just like any other SEC team would. So the question really is, will UGA be ready? I sure hope Richt can fire them up enough to go out there with composure. If UGA does, they win.

By SECisFootball

September 20, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

Cracker…I will say it again. UGA’s score against Saban the last time they played has NOTHING to do with the game this Saturday. Saban will not play either side of the ball but he will have the team motivated to play and play hard. As for your spending time in Bham, well, I have lived in Atlanta for 10 years now and this past off season I got to listen to the talk of UGA winning the east which is clear won’t happen now. NO CHANCE you guys beat the Gators this year. As for your warm feelings about UGA hurting to BAMA QB’s, well, way to show some class. He to hoping for an injury free game which is faught hard by both teams. I am sure you hope that Wilson and McElroy are out with injuries by the 2nd quarter!! ROLL TIDE!

By georgiagirl

September 20, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

Great support guys for the team anymore negative. HEY team don’t read all the negative not everyone feels that way.

GO DAWGS, SIC-EM HUNKER DOWN, there will be many businesses in this town full of Georgia fans and Ala fans watching the game. It will be great, and for all my friends (bama fans) just keep talking that talk, hope that you will beable to back it up in the end, like always I will see who wins, because I still wore my UGA shirts last year all season long, you put yours away and you know who your are. So we will see who wins when its all over.

GO DAWGS, HUNKER DOWN, SIC EM, RED AND BLACK LOVE GEORGIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WIN OR LOSE

By ctb

September 20, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

hey jim,cmr is 2-2 against saban and give dawgman a break he is only twelve.jim you must be one of bamer fans. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!

By G8TR

September 20, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

You’ve gotta love how UGA and Belue always like to tout those “Dawgs On The Road” stats. Last time I checked, there is no Sanford Stadium in Jax. Plus, the crowd for that annual away game is half your own. Add UF-UGA results into your “road record” and CMR is merely average against najor opponents. Beware of Tuscaloosa. Even Gators had a train wreck there against Shula. Dawgs will wilt based on how well they handled USC….

By Lane

September 20, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this

Have a strong feeling the Bama/Dawg game will be a blowout. Not sure who will win.

Georgia:

A-Young OL, with 2 TRUE FRESHMAN possibly starting. The 3rd starter will be a JC transfer or RSF. Adams has not played that well at tackle(he is a guard), had 2 movement penalities against Spurrier. Velasco is on his game. This is scarey regardless of the talent.

B- Stafford needs to be more consistent, accuracy and throwing a catchable ball.

C-defense has to be more consistent.

Alabama:

A- Hopefully their defense is even worse, than appeared against the Hogs.

Georgia is a 3.5 point underdog.

By Decatur Dawg

September 20, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this

CMR is 1-2 against Saban. The last time we played LSU was in the 2005 SEC Championship 2 years ago(DJ Shockley) and that was against Les Miles.

Bama 35 UGA 13

By Bulldawg4life

September 20, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

This is a hard game for me and I am kind of glad it doesn’t happen every year, because I ama diehard Dawg, but many of my good friends and my dad are Bama fans/Bama alumni.

I root for Alabama as often as I root for the Dawgs - this Saturday is one of only 2 times in a span of 6 years I will be rooting against the Tide.

So, I am just hopeful for a Dawg win. If it’s a blowout, OK, but I don’t think it will be and I personally hope it’s a close, 31-30 game and both teams look good.

The only time ever I don’t hate and actually LIKE the opposition.

GO DAWGS!

By georgiagirl49

September 20, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this

I agree with the guy who said this is the laziest team we ever had. I believe their is no chance to win at Bama. We dont have the excitementand heart to win.

By Ed

September 20, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

The Georgia defense whipped Brandon Cox like a red-headed stepchild last year. He looked confused and generally awful. He’s definitely not the same guy that broke our hearts in Athens in ‘05. He plays like a guy who lost his confidence and his nerve somewhere along the way.

By CrimsonJeffrey

September 20, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

I like Mark Richt he’s a great coach and a great person,but Saturday night will belong to the Tide. Bama continues to roll BAMA 31 Dawgs 17

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 20, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this

Why can’t we “stretch the field”? With our superman QB and the fast WR’s seems like they could be throwing the damn thing down the field more than twice a game. Everybody else does it. Haven’t seen the long ball for a long time from UGA. I think we are going to see more long runs this year though. We need to GATA this weekend. I don’t think screen pass right screen pass left will get it done this weekend. Stafford impressed me at the end of last year in those three games. Get it done attitude, grinding it out on drives that we had to have. Let’s see more of that with a few stats to go along with it.

By Poor delusional Bama fans

September 20, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

“Cracker…I will say it again. UGA’s score against Saban the last time they played has NOTHING to do with the game this Saturday.”

Oh, how convenient. Funny how Saban’s national title 4 years ago seems to have EVERYTHING to do with this year. Bama fans can pick and choose their facts with the best of them. I’m surprised a Bama fan hasn’t become President somehow.

Here’s what the Bama fans won’t tell you: Saban only had two 10 win seasons in five years at LSU. Most of the time LSU was only good and nowhere close to great. 2003 was the only year he had a truly dominating defense. In every other season Saban failed to produce a top 10 scoring defense. And that was with players that have more talent under their fingernails than Bama’s current roster has in its entire body.

So be warned when a Bama fan starts going on and on about Saban leaping tall buildings in a single bound and turning water into wine. You’re only hearing what they want you to hear.

By CrimsonJeffrey

September 20, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

Poor delusional: You sound like a Aubbie. Could it be you are nervous and have come to realize that your team is Terrible and will lose alot of games this year. Thought so!!!!!!!!!!! ROLLLLL Tide

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 20, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

g j, that is one warped, out of place story dude. But funny as hell. LMAO.

By YankeeDawg

September 20, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

Saban the second coming of the Bear! Not this year go Dawgs!!!

By SECisFootball

September 20, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

Poor Delusional…Notice that my post had everything to do with on the field and nothing to do with the coach other than players are buying into his system. Say what you want about Saban be he won 2 SEC Titles and a National Title in 5 seasons at BAMA. UGA last National Title..1980. What does Saban’s LSU title have to do with Alabama? Nothing at all. Just as his last game against Richt has no impact on this game at all. Sure Richt won the last one in grand fashion. That was against another team with a different staff. Plus, UGA team them was MUCH better than this years team. The reason BAMA is better now is because we have a solid, proven head coach who has hired a good staff. Saban and staff won’t make plays but they will put the right players in the right positions to make plays like he did last week unlike our last coach. So stop sounding like a AU or LSU fan who refuses to give Saban no credit for being a good coach. Seem like you are in the minority of fans who don’t believe he will be successful at BAMA!! ROLL TIDE!!!

By What a shock

September 20, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

I don’t believe it. ONCE AGAIN there are gator fans on a UGA blog that has absolutely nothing to do with them.

Let me see if I can address each of these clowns one at a time:

1) Yes Stafford is more talented than Tebow. Tebow can’t throw a 15 yard out without it looking like a shot duck. Every Camp they’ve been to together, every scout that’s looked at either of them will tell you Stafford is a better Pro Prospect by a long shot. Still right now, Tebow is a better college QB, & Stafford needs to step up. I’ll acknowledge that.

2) “Gators own every Dawg fan in the world EASILY!!” Beautiful Commentary. A cogent statement made by a Rhodes Scholar I’m sure. I’m interested in what number JJ Spoa wears for the Gators

3)UGA WILL LOSE ON SAT- UGA has won 6 MNC’s if we’re using Alabama’s method for counting them. If we’re talking about Consensus MNC’s, UGA has won 3 to Bama’s 7.

4) G8TR says: “You’ve gotta love how UGA and Belue always like to tout those “Dawgs On The Road” stats. Last time I checked, there is no Sanford Stadium in Jax.” This is what I’m talking about. I don’t even know where to start. Jax Sir, is technically a “nuetral site” (yeah I know, not really). “Even Florida lost to Bama” Well what we know for fact is that Florida is going to lose to somebody every year, seeing as how THEY’VE NEVER GONE UNDEFEATED EVER and had to back into both MNC’ they “won”.

You guys wear me out. Look UGA looks pretty bad right now, but for goodness sakes can we have some perspective and a little less mouthbreathing?

6) I’m assuning Crimson Jeffery can tell us a lot about losing a “lot” of games considering BAMA has had a losing record at least 3 times in the last 7 years including last year.

By RxDawg

September 20, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

SECisFootball, I didnt say UGA has a better running game then Arkansas. I said I believe that UGA has a better overall offense. Arkansas’s running game is top notch, no one will deny that. However, thats all they got. Their passing game is pretty rough. UGA’s offense will provide more of a balanced attack agains the Tide’s D. Now does UGA execute? Thats the question. If we do, you loose…and loose bad. The problem is we havent been excecuting well at all. Do we pull it together Sat?….

By Tift Dawg

September 20, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

Jim, be careful insulting others about their education and make sure you are correct before mouthing off.Uga lost in Baton rogue in ‘03, lost in Atlanta in ‘03, won in Athens in ‘04 and also won in Atlanta in ‘05.That looks more like 2-2 against Saban to me.

By Lee Curso

September 20, 2007 5:22 PM | Link to this

Tide rolls

miami squishes fran

vols will look bad in a win

clempson wins a close one

Inbred Tech can not score with new mexico state. thats right! and whats sad is this is not an upset. LOFL

By Brad

September 20, 2007 6:49 PM | Link to this

Alabama won’t have to play at the same level to beat GA.

By CrimsonATL

September 20, 2007 6:58 PM | Link to this

Tide will cover although Dawgs have speed on D. Went into the season looking at our schedule and thought a win vs ARK or GA would be good. This is a tough back 2 back scene.

But, ARK was extremely physical with the best RB in the nation and Tide prevailed. McFadden is the best since Bo, Hershel, or Shawn. We could not stop him.

Dont see GA being tougher. If GA stops our run game, they will win. O line is not banged up. Left side of Tide O line is best in the nation that ARK adjusted to in the second half. Tide has serious talent in key positions on O, but a bunch of no names on D. And some how no names win.

GA will be fired up. SO will Saban and his first year team. I am a realist, I thought 7-4 would be a good start. We need 4 more.

In closing, I think Gators are real plus LSU. Tide and others are in a second tier by a mile. 3rd week in Oct is still in my blood. Roll Tide !

By Heeldawg

September 20, 2007 7:03 PM | Link to this

It’s amusing to see all of the Alabama fans predicting a blowout win for the Tide.

I’d be shocked if either team scores 35 points, but if one does, it is more likely to be Georgia. The Georgia defense is underrated. Alabama’s defense is a weakness—at or slightly better than the Okie State D that the Dawgs lit up for 24 points earlier this season. And while Georgia’s offense has not not exactly set the world on fire this season, the talent is there at WR, RB, FB and QB. Poor play-calling and poor execution—mental mistakes—kept the Dawgs from blowing out South Carolina. That game could have been a 10 or 14-point Georgia win with two or three changes in the play-calling or play execution.

So let’s look at the facts:

1. JPW is a good QB with GREAT receivers. The key is going to be pressure by the DL. Alabama’s OL is not overpowering here, and Georgia’s defense is solid. I suspect that this is the pivotal point of the game. JPW will be running for his life a lot on Saturday. There will be a LOT more pressure on him this week than Arkansas could muster. If the Dogs win the DL/OL battle when Alabama has the ball, the game could get ugly quick.

2. The Georgia OL is young, but talented. USC beat up on them a bit and pressured Stafford. The Tide’s DL is not nearly as good as South Carolina’s, and they do not have any LBs on the level of Jap and Cap Brinkley. I don’t see The Tide pressuring Stafford a great deal more than OSU did. And we all know how that turned out. If Stafford makes his throws—and finds the open receiver in his progressions, something he did not do against USC—he is capable of bombing away at Alabama’s secondary a la David Greene. Again, a pivotal line battle will decide this outcome. I think the odds favor the Dawgs here, as well.

3. The running games for both teams feature talented pairs of running backs, both with exciting young (freshmen) players leading the pack. How well each team can run will depend upon the success of the passing game. I think Georgia’s passing game will have more success than Alabama’s for the reasons listed above. The running game of the Dawgs will get cranked up late. Knowshon will have his best game of the season.

4. The edge in the kickoff return game goes to Alabama. The edge in the punt return game goes to Georgia. Georgia has a slightly better placekicker. This is a wash.

5. Richt’s record against Saban is relevant only to show that he can coach against that scheme. Saban’s national championship ring is not relevant—different tie, different team. The score in the Georgia-LSU game in Athens two years ago is not relevant. The Auburn-Georgia game last season is relevant—it was a similar situation, with the Dawgs having their backs against the wall. And this type of game is usually Richt’s finest hour—road game, must-win, against a ranked team. You can bet he’ll have the team focused and ready.

Emotion aside, I think the Dawgs win this one, and make a statement in doing so. Richt’s run at Georgia isn’t done just yet. In fact, it’s just beginning…

By bamaman

September 20, 2007 7:25 PM | Link to this

We are talking about the UGA team that just lost to South Carolina right??? ROLL TIDE!!

By RxDawg

September 20, 2007 7:29 PM | Link to this

Beatiful post Heeldawg…your making me believe!

By Buck in the NW

September 20, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this

CMR continues to change and this one’s for the team good. IMO, CMR did the right thing and named Matthew Stafford as a team Captain. Small move but significant. The Mantra in Athens is that if you play hard beat out everybody else you’ll be the starter. You read this blog or anything about the Dawgs for ‘07 and everyone says “As Staffod goes so goes the Dawgs”. He’s earned the right to start and be a game Captain and being a Soph. shouldn’t be held against him. Now all Dawg fans, as in the past, are counting on him to step out and lead Ga. to a win so Matthew take the team and “Go for IT”!

By DH

September 20, 2007 8:08 PM | Link to this

Tony. AU offense has been pretty bad for a while. I think the coaches are pretty motivated now to try something different. I’m sorry but Brandon’s not the answer. Actually Burns was a passer in HS and has a quick release and strong arm. We need to go to him much like Ga did with Stafford last yr. Basically the same situation. By the way, there are some strange folks out there in cyberspace

By 1eyedJack

September 20, 2007 9:00 PM | Link to this

First of all the beginning of the game will be intense and our guys are going to have to match their intensity. Bama will try to run behind their big bruiser LT and try to test our light DEs and young LBs. If they have success it will force our safties up in the box to support the run and JPW will then try to test our corners man-to-man with his fine receivers. We are going to have to try to “out quick ‘em” being careful not to overpursue the plays as we did at times in the SC game. We are gonna have to wrap up and gang tackle. When the Dawgs have the ball they probably would do well to take a page or two from the OSU gameplan and work the corners with off tackle runs and quick outs if they are able. Basically the same scenario, we want to get their safties creeping up into the box so that Stafford will have some favorable matchups to get the ball to our WRs. I think the strength of their defense is up the middle which we should avoid until we can get their large bodies blowing hard. I think the “spying thing” is a ruse by CMR. Hopefully he has seen something in the first three games and has installed a few surprise wrinkles just for this occaision. It should be a close game and a FG could decide it. Somebody should make sure Coutu eats an extra biscuit for breakfast. Dawgs 23-20. Go Dawgs.

By Einstein

September 20, 2007 9:38 PM | Link to this

All the drivel I have read. And the Aubarn team is still inbred.

By Lucifer

September 20, 2007 9:41 PM | Link to this

Who in hell cares what any of you morons think? Except for the heavenly dawgs, that is. Regards.

By deever

September 20, 2007 10:47 PM | Link to this

I post this comment knowing that it will fall on deaf ears. The venom that exists between Al fans and Aub fans is sickening. Football is entertainment and a game. You shallow people that are so egotistical,cannot accomplish anything much on your own, so you have to identify yourself with those whom you perceive to be the winners. That is why you use the word “we” when referring to your team. Most, if not all who engage in this kind of hatred, have never played for either team, yet you find your fulfillment in something someone else does. I like football and long for the days of sportsmanship.

By deever

September 20, 2007 10:52 PM | Link to this

The venom that exists among sec football fans is sickening. Where has sportsmanship and just plain ole human respect gone to. This generation of football fans are so pathetic. You probably never accomplished anything much on your on, so you have to say “we” when referring to your team. You probably never played a down. Why not let these kids play and may the best team win with congrats from the loser?

By Taurus

September 20, 2007 11:13 PM | Link to this

First of all I commend the Razorback’s coach Houston Nutt for not allowing McFadden to play the remainder of the game with a slight concussion, when he could have. I strongly believe if McFadden was playing in the last series, Bama wouldn’t have gotten the ball back and the Razorbacks win. I don’t think Bama with beat the Dawgs. The Dawgs defense will be the best defense Bama has played, and Bama is coming off of a very physical game and an emotional drain, as well, while the Dawgs had a cupcake last week. It will be hard fought early, but late into the 3rd quarter, the Dawgs will start to control.

By Jim

September 20, 2007 11:29 PM | Link to this

Hey Alabama fans… take it from a Dolfan. The buyer’s remorse will start soon. Maybe not this week, but soon. Let’s see how God… er, I mean SuperNick… looks after he’s had to coach a few more games without the overwhelming talent edge.

By desertdawg

September 20, 2007 11:40 PM | Link to this

boaisy—3 games doenst make a season—lets see what transpires the next few months before tebow is crowned king.

By desertdawg

September 20, 2007 11:42 PM | Link to this

go back to hell, lucifer

By deever

September 20, 2007 11:49 PM | Link to this

No coach anywhere should make the kind of money that these men do. How anyone could justify paying the kind of cash that Tub gets or Sab gets is beyond me. The pride and arrogance of these rednecks is absolutely astonishing. The talk show circuits play on their ignorance and arrogance and makes fools out of them.

By desertdawg

September 20, 2007 11:59 PM | Link to this

someone needs a hug, deever. All you people that scream “nobody should make that money” dont get it. Its not the employees fault that someone is willing to pay them huge dollars—its the market!! ARod wasnt worth 25 mill a year 10 years ago but was he ( or YOU ) going to decline that cash?? heck no! Hell, Jim Carey makes 25-30 mill PER MOVIE but nobody minds that.

By me

September 21, 2007 12:48 AM | Link to this

I guess Miami is not in trouble.

By Carlos

September 21, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this

Georgia is too inconsistent on offense, and does not have a good O-line. The only way they can beat Bama is to outscore them. I don’t think they can.

By TrueCrimson

September 21, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

Why is a person who obviously hates the game and the tradition of college football whining on a football blog? We know that we are being unrealistic and silly sometimes — it’s fun! Get over it. You’re the only one taking it too seriously deever.

Whenever I see mention of the MNC, I know that it is coming from a fan of a school that has won few if any National Championships.

Dolfans hate Saban. Sorry for ya that he couldn’t work miracles with that piece of crap program. He is not a God, he is only a football coach. I’m sure that he and his family are happy to be out of Miami, Alabama fans are happy to have him in Tuscaloosa. Maybe he lied about his intentions to leave Miami. Maybe he didn’t. I don’t care.

We in the Bama Nation are happy, we are not delusional. Nick Saban has a proven record as an excellent college football coach. I would have been just as happy to see Steve Spurrier come to Bama.

The football program at the Capstone has suffered through long years of misfortune. Mike Shula deserves respect and admiration from Bama fans for stepping into a nightmare scenario that he was not really prepared for. He held the rope when Francione would not. He kept his nose clean and gave his best effort for a football program that he loves and respects. He is a good coach, but he doesn’t have what it takes to motivate young athletes to play above and beyond their potential.

Nick Saban has that unique ability to teach his young student athletes how to achieve excellence. The Crimson Tide is playing football with a level of confidence that is not based on emotion, but on dedication to the process of achieving their goals by means of a solid work ethic. This has been evident in their first three games and will again be evident on Saturday night.

Georgia has a fine football program and they could win this game, but they will not see Bama roll over and play dead they way Auburn did last year. This game will be played at full speed for the entire sixty minutes.

Many people prognosticated concerning the prospects for Nick Saban at Alabama. Many made the mistake of looking at his past coaching tenures. The truth is that Coach Saban has never before taken over a program that was in such good condition as the Crimson Tide. Bama had a disappointing season last year, but they have good talent. The offense is fully loaded. There is youth and inexperience on the defensive line, but they have played well and will only improve with each game.

Bama may hit a rough spot along the way. Georgia could very well be one of those rough spots. Win or lose come Saturday night, the Crimson Tide is on a clear path back to national prominence. Hide and watch.

RTR!!!

By B

September 22, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

You Georgia fans can cry all night long about how young your team is whatever. That’s FOOTBALL!!! The truth is win or loose tonight OH WELL! The key is that Alabama Football will recruit stronger and build a better team over the next few years. It has already started for 2008, SO WATCH OUT!!! Not this year or next but our Championship is coming!!! ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By BiTaBeT

September 22, 2007 7:14 PM | Link to this

I think they call it the Crimson Tide because when you see all those young men in crimson run out on the field your blood rushes like a tidal wave through your veins. Unlike my husband mine also rushes when all those tight ends line up on the line. ;o) Deever, you sound like a 30 yr. old who still lives at home with mama. You were not around when the Bear walked on the field to know what the meaning of College Football is were you? Nope, didn’t think so. And guess what, I am a BAMA fan from NC. Did you just come out of the closet or what? Is football now supposed to be politically correct? It is played, fought and taught from the heart, and it is war especially in the SEC the toughest conference in the nation. Whether is the spirit of the State or the school it’s a place in the heart where there is no room for huggy wuggies with your competition. It is not the money talking for the guys who work their butts off and put their guts on the line. As for the venom between AU and BAMA, no sport would be fun if everyone always liked both teams and had mamby pamby mama’s boys for fans. ROLLLLLL TIDE!! Bamette Bitabet