Mr. College Football

By SECisFootball

September 21, 2007 7:27 AM | Link to this

Tony…I always appreciate your columns, blogs and TV reporting. I think you are the best in the business. However, this time, I must disagree with your BAMA-uga pick. Yes, the weak point for BAMA is the DL but I seriously don’t believe UGA has the edge while starting 2 freshman on their OL. At the same time, when the uga QB does have time to throw, his receivers aren’t exactly helping him or the team out. They had a good game against OSU but for the most part it is just a continuation of last season (see S. Carolina game). We have some solid DB’s who should be able to get good coverage on the UGA receivers. On the other side, BAMA has an experienced OL, a very good RB, a proven QB and 5-6 WR’s who have shown they can make plays. UGA showed a lot of holes in their front 7 as the S. Carolina running game had its way with the dogs. Look for BAMA to have success running and throwing the ball giving them the edge in this game. I stick with my prediction that BAMA scores 25-30 and win by 7-10 points!! ROLL TIDE!!

By DT

September 21, 2007 7:43 AM | Link to this

Hi Tony,

What do you think about Carter’s piece today re the Dawgs stepping up their passing game?

I find it kinda laughable considering that a completion by Georgia is at best a 60/40 proposition.

I know the game hasn’t happened yet, but it seems like the focus would be on taking Moreno and Brown straight at their line til one of them gets through.

By LB

September 21, 2007 8:58 AM | Link to this

So let me get this straight… Kentucky can beat Louisville in the last seconds of their game and still have enough juice to beat McFadden and Arkansas, but Bama’s too tired to beat Georgia??? Give me a break Tony. Georgia has a better QB than Arkansas but that’s about it. If you think Saban won’t have those boys ready and focused, you’re kidding yourself. Bama still has a lot to prove and will not let this one slip away. Alabama 36, Georgia 21

By Alpharetta Dawg

September 21, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this

This game is basically a pick’em. I give the slight advanatage to the dawgs based on defense. Yes UGA lost to Carolina but sure was not because of defense (Bama gave up 450 yards to a team with no QB or WR’s). Bama fans should not be so quick to feel confident because they have the great Saban. The last two times Richt faced Saban LSU was heavily favored and the Dawgs beat them by more than three touchdowns!

By swimdawg68

September 21, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this

Hey, SECis Football, The UGA defense is stronger than you think. Remember, you win big games with defense. Our offense against a weak Alabama defense will be the difference. Alabama has an ok offense, their is no way Alabama scores 25 to 30 points on our defense and their is no way Alabama’s defense holds Stafford, Moreno, and our receivers to only 10 points. Prediction: DAWGS 24 “RED TOILET PAPER” 10

By Notre Don't

September 21, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

Charlie Weis says they’re going back to training camp. The only way he can have success is if he can go back … to New England’s training camp. Sometimes you see the writing on the wall for several years, but the loyal don’t want to believe. Notre Dame hasn’t been good in 10 years. Times change. Other things that used to be really great:

1.) Rome, Italy 2.) Wagon Wheels 3.) Steak-ums 4.) Cabbage Patch Kids 5.) Roller skates and a boom box

All these things were really cool t one time … then we move on. ND is no different. Army, Notre Dame, Yale … were all the HEAVIES in college football. Now ND is a punchline. The only reason ND still lives is because people in the media over the age of 55 feel like they’re doing something evil by exposing ND. No one gives a Steak-um about a independent school in Indiana. ND needs to update themselves … here are some ideas:

1.) Replace the golden dome with Platinum 2.) Two words: Touchdown Oprah 3.) New nickname: The Loitering Day Laborers 4.) An undershirt for Coach Weiss 5.) New fight song: The Macarana

I hope ND loses by 50. Check ya.

By Spike

September 21, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

Good comments, Tony. But,PLEASE, no more about Notre Dame!! I just can’t take it anymore.

By Chase

September 21, 2007 9:59 AM | Link to this

To ALL of you Tide fans who keep predicting that your team is going to score 30 or more points…

GEORGIA has GIVEN UP ONLY 47 POINTS ALL SEASON!!!!!!!!!! and only 4 TDs in 3 games!!!!

If the Dawgs were to lose the game (WHICH THEY WILL NOT) it would not be in a high scoring game!

Georgia’s offense is as good as Bama’s and the DAWG’s D-Fense is BETTER as is the Kicking and Returning game!

Georgia 30 Bama 20

By yougottabefreakingkiddingme

September 21, 2007 10:13 AM | Link to this

Tony, what are you smoking, thinking that…Last Saturday Georgia Tech faced the best quarterback it is going to see all year in Matt Ryan of Boston College???

Tech still has to face Stafford!!!! Keep dreaming that Matt Ryan is the best Tech will see…

Sheesh!

By GT

September 21, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

yougottabefreakingkiddingme stafford is mediocre at best Matt ryan wil go top 5 in the draft this year

By reality check

September 21, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

I agree matt Ryan at this point is the best QB Tech will face this year. I believe Stafford is going to be great, but so far he has not been. He is improving, but when Georgia runs less than 60% of the time it puts too much pressure on him and we lose the game. In the past 2 years every time we put him in a position where the offense is not all on his shoulders - ie, we run the ball more than we throw - he has managed the game more effectively, increased his completion percentage and decreased his interceptions AND WE HAVE WON THE GAME. No Exceptions.

I am certainly not suggesting abandoning the pass. What I am saying is we have to run the ball.

By SECisFootball

September 21, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

swimdawg….Your team has not faced a balanced offense like we have at BAMA. Our starting RB the #2 rated RB in the SEC and #5 in the nation at 134 per game. Our QB, right now, is better than stafford and our WR’s have proven they are better and more reliable than anyone UGA has. DJ Hall is one of the best in the league. If you double him, that leaves Mike McCoy, Keith Brown, Matt Caddell, Earl Alexander or will oakley in man coverage. Plus, if you leave Miller covering our TE in coverage, Nick Walker will end up with a lot of catches. Or OL is experience and deep. JPW has been sack only 2-3 times this season. I don’t look for that to change on Saturday. He will have time to throw the ball. On D, we are thin at DL and LB. Are starters are good and with you young OL we should able to do a lot of stunts and blitzed and get the almighty stafford rattled. Your receivers are inconsistent and your RB is going to ware himself out by the middle of the 2nd quarter with his post run celebrations on EVERY RUN (whether one yard or 50). The advantage in the game goes to BAMA because of our offense and the crown!

And for the last time to you morons who keep bringing up the last time Richt coached against Saban. THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS GAME just as sabans 2-1 record against Richt has nothing to do with this game. Stop trying to kid yourself into believing that it is an advantage for you mutts!

Safe travels to all of you who head over and I hope you enjoy the long ride home after UGA’s loss. BAMA scores 25-30 and wins by 7-10.

By Todd

September 21, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

Tony, you Ole Coon Dog you, your the best. Your the “Keith Jackson” of college football now, even though he was behind the mike and you write for the fishwrap and get paid on the side by ESPN (I assume you stil have that gig).

The only mistake being made is everyone from the AJC should refer to Spurrier, anytime mentioned, as the Ole EG. Your totally right, the Evil Genius is sitting right now with his assistants saying “hey guys, we run the ball with Davis and Boyd, sustain long drives and hell, who knows we kick a field goal late to win it, then we get to the locker room as fast as we can and call Corso to tell him I told you so”. The only part the Ole EG left out was Corso I heard Corso say he couldn’t beat the upper echelon and get to Atlanta in any given yr.

Hey Ole EG, you literally killed yourself form spring ball until you got to Athens, scheming (Evil Genius style)to beat GA, you pulled it off. Only problem is tommorrow starts your path to 3 solid SEC losses and a Peach Bowl bid.

You follow that up with next yrs. young defense, Garcia and his mullet at QB, it adds up to a GA victory over there next yr. 16-5, somthing like that and your chewing on a 1-4 mark against the good side, the GA Dawgs!

We love you Darth Visor, your entertaing as all get out in the Garnett and Black.

If we see you in Atlanta at the end of the yr. I will never follow college football again and eat crow.

By frightenedSECfan

September 21, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

After reading the blogs and the Alabama media over the past week I have come to the conclusion that (1) Nick Saban is the greatest coach/human being in the history of mankind, (2) The Tide will dominate every team on or off their schedule including UGA, FSU, LSU and the New England Patriots and (3) the rest of us should simply fold our football programs, cancel all remaining games and retreat to our bomb shelters while there is still time.

By Bob

September 21, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

I think the Dawgs win a close one, but I wish people would check their facts before they post dumb a* remarks. Richt did not thrash Saban the last two times out. He did in the last game in Athens, but we lost to LSU in the 2003 SEC CG. He is 2-2 vs LSU, but Saban was not there for the SEC Championship thrashing in 05.

By Eric

September 21, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

Imagine, a bama fan disagrees with Tony that UGA will beat bama. Will wonders never cease?! War Eagle!

By Casey

September 21, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this

Where is the Falcons prediction??

By UGA1987

September 21, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

I am a UGA fan. I have been to everygame this season. UGA has not played well all year long. UGA is in the middle of the pack in the SEC at best. UGA lost at home to the only quality team they have faced. UGA does not appear to be ready to face a hungry team on the road in front of a hostile crowd. This is the weakest team that CMR has fielded since coming to Athens, GA. This may explain why the practices were closed. The Tide rolls in a 24 to 10 victory over my dogs.

By Sic Dawg

September 21, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

Tide 17 Dawgs 10

By Gordon

September 21, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

You will see Brown and KM in the backfield at the same time, this will give GA an edge. MR closed practice this week for a reason.YOU will see a very different GA Offense this week. Also expect Goodman to catch a couple of long balls. Goodman and Bailey will be a great combo for GA after Ga’s strong running game opens it up. Ga’s defense is second in the SEC and will play even better this weak. Speed kills.

Dawgs win by 17

By Rebel

September 21, 2007 12:01 PM | Link to this

If putting 50 on Ole Miss will get Ed Orgeron run a little quicker, I will suffer through it!

You think Cutcliff will come back?

By Chi-Gator

September 21, 2007 12:03 PM | Link to this

I’ve seen this before—Georgia not appearing to be ready to face SEC west road test. Believe me, Richt will have the boys the Ready to roll(no pun intended) in T-Town. I wouldn’t be surprised to see UGA win by 2 td’s. UGA will go on a roll but it will all come to a halt in Jax on Oct. 27th.

By Mayretta_Dawg

September 21, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

SECisFootball,

You are right that UGA fans stating previous games vs. Saban is irrelevant but your fans spouting off previous championships as the reason y’all will beat us is equally laughable.
A question for you, most reasonable fans will at least state ONE aspect where the opponent is better unless it is a I-AA team (save Michigan). Is there at least ONE area where UGA is better than the unstoppable Tide? My gosh, after that listing of all the great players y’all have, I am wondering if there is anyone who could assemble a worthy opponent to the Tide? Sheesh!

By Gator Man

September 21, 2007 12:05 PM | Link to this

You guys are eternal optimists, Georgia will not win against Alabama this week. Georgia is a mediocre team with a mediocre coach. The sooner they get a new coach, the sooner they will have a chance against top flight teams. The pass receivers are untalented and the quarterback still thinks he is hefting beer barrels.

By ben

September 21, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

Only 23 comments so far? Whew, with the Cocks loss, it’s starting to look like a wasteland in these blogs now.

By Rebel

September 21, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

Gator Man,

at least their QB doesn’t lip lock their male room mate……

By 59bulldawg

September 21, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

Notre Don’t, Steak-ums? LOL!

By Atlanta Gator

September 21, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

1. Clearly, the UGA-UA result will depend on which Dawgs team shows up in Tuscaloosa. No bet on this one. Too unpredictable. But the cheerleaders will all be good-looking.

2. UVa is not a good football team this year; it remains to be seen if Tech is. Possibility of an upset in Scott Stadium.

3. This is SEC Bizarro World. UK is now a routine favorite in SEC football games. Good for them. If UF can be a basketball school with a pretty good football team, I suppose UK can be a football school with a halfway decent basketball program. Plus ça change, plus c’est la męme.

4. USC is better, but they’re not that good. Prediction: lots of frustrated fidgeting and visor throwing on the sidelines.

5. Again, I ask is the ACC still playing scholarship football? If the Tigers beat the hapless Wolfpack, will anyone outside of the Carolinas hear the tree fall? Prediction: this is a game made for Jefferson Pilot.

6. Thank the football gods that this game is not being played on a Thursday night in Mississippi, otherwise the Gators’ Curse of Mississippi would manifest itself again. Thankfully, this is a Saturday game. Prediction: Gators win big in a slopfest that becomes a grotesque rout in the 4th quarter. Quick, see if the UGA-UA game is still on.

7. Auburn must score to win. Prediction: AU Defense bests AU Offense in a nail-biter. AU defense scores a touchdown, and sets up 9 points from field goals. Prediction: AU Defense 16, AU Offense 6.

8. Okay, I was a little tough on the ACC above. And who doesn’t like to see long-time loser Wake Forest do well? (A: Not the Terps!) Prediction: Wake wins. Good for them. See comment #3 re UK above.

9. Spartans beat Irish in every way, in a battle where the team mascots define the outcome. Prediction: Hoplite Shock Troops of the Ancient Pelepponesus 24, Happy, Besotted Hibernian Villagers 3.

10. Beating Notre Dame is good for the football soul; call it the “luck of the Irish.” LOL Prediction: Wolverines finally “man up,” as Tony B likes to say, and finally win one they were expected to lose.

And, that’s all I’ve got to say about that.

By Rebel

September 21, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

Power in the SEC is on two teams: LSU & UF

Next level is: USC, Arkansas & ALA

Next level: UGA, UK and Tennessee

Next level: MSU, Vandy & Aub

Bottom: Ole Miss (we need a coach)

By D-Man

September 21, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

Hey Casey…it’s Mr. COLLEGE football..he doesnt do PRO FOOTBALL predictions. See Schultz’s column for that.

By tim

September 21, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

My prediction for the weekend year: UGA 27 Bama 24 KY 28 Ark 31 FL 35 Ole miss 14 GT 21 VA 20 Notre dame goes 6-6 and somehow gets a BCS bid and then loses by 75 points

By The Murf

September 21, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

No way in hell Kenutcky comes back and wins another big one, no way.

By LB

September 21, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

Gordon - UGA’s defense may be second in the SEC, but I wouldn’t put too much stock in that since you’ve only played one decent team so far. If you’re still #2 after Saturday, then you’ll have our respect. Sorry, but the Dawgs have yet to show their teeth to any real competition and until they do, there’ll be plenty of doubters. It’s gonna be a great game!

By 59bulldawg

September 21, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

I don’t know, Reb. I sort of see USC, Arkansas, Bama, Dawgs, Kentucky, and Tennessee all pretty much on the same level at the moment. And while I don’t know much about Ole Miss this season, I tend to see the Rebs as a dangerous team too … one other SEC teams should overlook only at their own peril. Now I know this was a long time ago but I remember one year back in the 70s when we beat Bama 21-0 and then loss to you guys the next week because we thought we were Georgia and your boys would simply roll over for us. The Rebs whipped us like a red-haired stepchild that day! You know the old saying … On any given Saturday. It’s not always about which team has the most pure talent. Although I wouldn’t necessarily turn down any All-American linemen, I’ll take a less talented team with great heart over a more talented team that gives minimal effort any day. But I guess we’ll find out who’s who as the season continues? Good luck this weekend Reb. See you in Athens in 8 days.

By Atlanta Gator

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

Rebel——In fairness to the Gators’ QB and his roommate, it was more of an affectionate kiss on the shoulder … not that there’s anything wrong with that, right?

I’ve clearly gotten old, and I don’t “get” these kids. sigh

By SECisFootball

September 21, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

Mayretta_Dawg…First of all, this blog is full of opinions. Everyone is entitled to one and you know what they say. No one knows who is going to win this game. That is why they play it. As for a strength of UGA, of course the D is their strength. They are solid. I just don’t believe that are so good that they will shut down a solid O. So many UGA fans what to try and discredit Alabama but and think a win in Tuscaloosa is a given. However, UGA has not exactly played inspiring football and frankly, Alabama is. We know that UGA has more talent. We know UGA has more depth. They are not playing like it. A UGA fan said on here another day that UGA has good better players than BAMA but Saban is getting more of out of his players now that Richt is. I dont think there is anything false about that statement. This is a sports blog so just lighten up. If you take comments on here so seriously, I suggest you find a more relaxing hobby.

By Matty P

September 21, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

REBEL, there is no way you can put UGA on the third tier of the SEC. Let Carolina come talk to me when they’ve had 2 SEC titles in the last 5 years, the DAWGS are still in the elite. BAMA still has a lot to prove as well.

By gtNC

September 21, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

Notre Don’t: Well done. You have single-handedly kept it from being a complete waste of time to read these posts. Thank you.

By Mayretta_Dawg

September 21, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

No big deal SECisFootball, just trying to get under your skin, all in good natured fun…. Truthfully, I have no idea who is going to win this Saturday. I agree that Bama has the signature win against Arkansas while UGA failed its first test with South Carolina but as many Dawg fans have stated ad nauseum, CMR gets his team prepared for the big games and his road record speaks for itself. I would really be surprised if Bama scores more than 20 points on this Defense but I’d be equally surprised if our O scores over 20 points on your D. We shall soon see Saturday evening where 90% of the prognosticators on this blog will more than likely be proven wrong minus the outcome.

By KR

September 21, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this

A UGA fan said on here another day that UGA has good better players than BAMA but Saban is getting more of out of his players now that Richt is. I dont think there is anything false about that statement.

I said that, although I phrased it differently. But please, I am not a UGA fan. I am an Auburn graduate who should in no way be confused as a fan for either UA or UGA. I’m more of an interested onlooker.

WAR EAGLE!

By Buck in the NW

September 21, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

Ga. offense has been restricted because of the young “OL” line. No more. As CMR said they have to stand up and handle it. The play book is open for the 1st time this season. Dawg fans who think that our team will run the ball to open up the pass aren’t listening to their Coach. Saban likes to play man “D” with his corners and fill the box to stop the run. Ga. will have to throw down field and have some complete ions to be able to run. They’ve held Stafford back and he’s only been able to stretch the field a couple of times a game. Not any more. It’s going to be, I think, a great game and after a couple of misses warming up, Stafford will go 21-27, 250 yds, 3 TDs add 3 Coutu FGs and the Dawgs win 30-24.

By D'Town Dawg

September 21, 2007 1:22 PM | Link to this

any Ga-turd fan blogging on here needs a medical and physcological assessment. I would not talk trash about Richt, Stafford, or any other SEC player until you look at your own homo-sexual QB who was caught kissing another player (male) on the sidelines last week. That was not a MANLY kiss either! His new nickame is GAYBOW!!!!! Also, running up the score while keeping your 1st string in the game while up by 4 TD’s will not make you a favorite. Wait till the Dawgs (with a week off( prepares for you gay individuals!!!! Look what happened last time we had a extra week to prepare! GTH Gaybow & Gayturds!!

By Rebel

September 21, 2007 1:27 PM | Link to this

Matty P,

I am speaking about THIS SEASON. UT won a national title in 1997, but they are a poor team now.

Carolina beat you guys IN YOUR HOUSE, and you NEVER LED. It wasn’t close. You lost to Vandy, UK last year, needed a miracle to beat a 2 win Colorado team and a fumble recovery in the last minute to keep MSU from tying you. Those were at home also! You also barely beat a poor Ole Miss team.

You CANNOT beat LSU or FLORIDA at this time. Beat Alabama & UT and then let’s talk.

By Dacula Dawg

September 21, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

KR,

you should worry about your own team on your own blog…no offense Wareagle!….If any Tide fan thinks you will score 3-0 points on UGA is absolutely INSANE!!!! That is very comical. Dawgs send Saban back to reality, 31- 17

By FLuffAlbright

September 21, 2007 1:30 PM | Link to this

although I phrased it differently

I hope so…that is one poorly written sentence. SEC, you might want to take a deep breath and maybe re-read your posts before firing them out there. Unless yu jus don’t know no better.

By Buck Strickland

September 21, 2007 1:33 PM | Link to this

I think you can take all of the stats for both of these teams and throw em out the window. Too soon to talk about the 2nd ranked running back or 2nd ranked defense. Both bama and uga have only played 1 decent opponent each. Should be a great game Sat nite.

By D Dawg

September 21, 2007 1:34 PM | Link to this

Buck,

I’m in agreement with your assessment. Moreno will get 100, Stafford 250-275 and the scoreline is 31-20. Tide: the smoke and mirrors will end tommorrow. You do NOT know how to handle success. Best of luck the rest of the way but it will not happen for you on Saturday

By KR

September 21, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this

Dacula Dawg said you should worry about your own team on your own blog…no offense Wareagle!….

Why do Georgia fans think this is a UGA blog? There is a UGA blog (Junkyard Blawg?), but this isn’t it.

Look at the top of the page… Mr. College Football. Unless something has changed, the Auburn Tigers play college football (yeah, I know it’s a debatable point so far this year…), so I’m in the right place.

WAR EAGLE!

By Dacula Dawg

September 21, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

Rebel,

Wasn’t close???? did you watch the friggin’ game? UGA played as bad as they have EVER under Richt and still hadf a chance to win the game. “Sour grapes will gain you nothing.”….YODA

By mcdawg

September 21, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

-luv being underdawgs-

MEMO to Notre Dame:

Stop recruiting cornerbacks that average 5’ 7” in height-it doesn’t work

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 21, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

How about making this Saban’s FIRST BIG LOSS since coming to Bama?

By Buck in the NW

September 21, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this

Rebel, I know you weren’t talking to me but just a friendly notice that I’ll be here to talk with you after we win those two games. With warmest regards, have a nice week-end and we’ll see you in Athens but 1st things 1st.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 21, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

Rebel, now you are sounding like our friends from Georgia Toke. By 1 point or 20 points a loss is a loss and a win is a win, but what do you guys know about wins? I will take Richt his 63-18 record over anything Ole Miss has ever had to offer. To put SC, Arky and Bama ahead of us? Put down the bong dude. SC was what 7-5 last year (beat us this year for the first time in 5 years), Arky (has McFadden and Jones and that is it), Bama 6-6 LAST year beat who this year? (that’s right close game against a one dimensional team). Don’t worry about who beats us, after all we don’t care who beats you (now that would be time consuming). Grow a program then come back and talk smack to us. Jeez. 9-4 last year in a DOWN year. Really really young this year in a lot of key positions.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

September 21, 2007 1:57 PM | Link to this

Rebel,

In your 1:27 post you say you are talking about this year? Why then do you instantly go back to last years results? Also how are ALA and ARK on the same level? One lost didn’t they? Arkansas is a one trick pony. No McFadden, no wins! HELLO, MCFLY!

By Wayne33

September 21, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

I am a Bama fan and I must say this game with Georgia makes me extremely uneasy. I think Mark Richt is a good coach and will have his team ready to play this week. I also feel that he probably closed practice in order to work on his team and getting them ready. Obviously the media blew it up. On the other hand, Alabama has a coach that I’ll guarentee has done everything possible to get this team ready to play. However, I fear that the remnants of “Hurricane Shula” still reside in this team and has yet to appear. Bottom line is this team is coming together ahead of schedule, but a trip-up is expected at some point and it just doesn’t seem realistic to think they can keep the momentum moving forward so quickly.

Bottom line is that of all the SEC schools out there, I personally have more respect for the Georgia Bulldogs than any other because of the class of their program, coach, and fanbase. This game makes me very nervous; to the point that it is hard to make a prediction, but I like Bama extending the party one more week by defeating the Bulldogs 24-17 tomorrow.

To all the Bulldog faithful, be safe coming to Tuscaloosa tomorrow as it is great that we can share an atmosphere as electric as this one will be with some of the classiest people in the country. Best of luck.

By Another Ed

September 21, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

Has Saban decided what the weather will be tomorrow night?
For those of you who think Saban walks on water, you are mistaken. He hovers over it!

I am only kidding. The game should be interesting and entertaining. There is a lot of talent on both sides and both teams have weaknesses. The reason I think GA. wins is simple: Richt has a way of getting his teams up for away games better than home games. It seems like they are more focused on the road than at home. Should be a good game. Roll Tide.

By Mr. Fearless

September 21, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

Here ae your Fearless Predictions…. 33-6 in three weeks.

http://www.fearlessfootball.com

By Brunswick Marsh Dawg

September 21, 2007 2:38 PM | Link to this

You bammer fans are so out of touch!!! If not for McFadden getting hurt, or the TWO questionable pass interference calls, or the ref letting bammer get set before starting the clock on that last drive (talk about home cooking), we wouldn’t even be having this discussion. It’s sooooo funny how all of the sudden in less than 10 months you think you can go from a medicore, mid-level SEC team to a powerhouse. Remember, UGA drilled a OSU team that beat you in the “whatever bowl you backed into last year” game that put you under .500 for the season. The Dawgs will bring y’all back to the reality of rebuilding Sat. nite. Stafford and the Dawgs “roll” 31-20.

By Lane

September 21, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this

Ga./Bama, will be determined by OL play. Georgia will be starting 2 TRUE FRESHMAN AND 1 RSF, IN THE OL. Adams is not a tackle(more comfortable @ guard). Velesco is playing very well.

FORGET ABOUT STAFFORD/MORENO - WIN WILL BE DETERMINED IN THE TRENCHES -AS IS THE CASE 95% OF THE TIME!!!

By Brunswick Marsh Dawg

September 21, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

‘Bama fans… do you know who is the SEC’s winningest program over the last six years? Yeah, that’s what I thought…Go Dawgs!!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 21, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

Wayne33, if all Bama (and UGA fans) could carry an ounce of the class in your post, we would all be talking about football, strategy and the players instead of the baseless name calling and put downs, etc. Thanks for a classy post. The only thing I disagree with is your prediction. Don’t have a score but Go Dawgs!

By BG Dawg

September 21, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

So Tee Bowe is gay? He always looked a little lite in his loafers…

Dawgs 27 Toilet paper 17

Go Dawgs!

By Wayne33

September 21, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

gdawginkalamazoo,

Thanks for the kind words and I agree with your assessment of the fanbases. The one thing that is bothersome is that their are classy fans on both sides with these 2 programs, and somebody will be let down tomorrow.

Alabama is riding on emotion and Saban is proving that a “Project Manager” was needed with this program. I fear that we are realizing too much too soon. Having said that, it has been a long time since Alabama has had something to smile about and this program deserves to be in the top tier in the country. Therefore, I hope the winning can continue.

For Georgia, they can’t afford to open SEC play at 0-2 and expect to win the East. Florida doesn’t need any help but the loss to SC really had to hurt. I think SC will stumble along the way, but in order for Georgia to make it to Atlanta they have to have this game tomorrow and then handle their business. I hope it doesn’t happen though.

In any event, you and the rest of the Bulldogs enjoy the game and be safe. Roll Tide!

By boots

September 21, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

Don’t you just love this time of year!?!?

One thing that you have to say about SEC football is that any team can beat any other team any given week. Just ask Auburn. I think the Georgia program has heard the criticism loud and clear that they were not hungry enough against South Carolina. I don’t think you will see that happen again. Both are good programs, but Alabama may be having (for the first time in a long time) the problem of getting TOO excited too early in the year. Dawgs win: 28 - 24 with Bama scoring a late touchdown to make it close.

By BigGCock

September 21, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this

Todd, Friend, your jealousy of the Ole Ball coach is seething in your commentary.

Why can’t you comprehend that Scar will own UGAy from now onwards? How come you can’t get some coaches that can tell the QBs how to throw it and teach the WRs how to catch?

IT’S BECAUSE UGAy FANS HAVE AN OVER-INFLATED EGO THAT IS ONLY KNOWN TO THE SEC AND THE STATE OF GA.

WAKE-UP! THE REST OF THE NATION DOESN’T SEE uga AS A NATIONAL POWER. IT’S A PROGRAM THAT IS POORLY COACHED BUT WELL STOCKED W/ TALENT. AND THAT IS WHY YOU LOST TO SCAR, CHUMPS!

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 21, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this

Wayne33, how true. I have always liked Bama and the tradition. I lost a lot of repsect for the Saban hire. Just the way it was handled by both sides. Can’t blame that on the kids though, they gotta play for who ever blows the whistle. Now days in college football we can’t (or shouldn’t) discount ANY victory. 1AA team or any other program. I have been guilty of that lately, probably did it above and I really should stop. That was a big win over Arkansas like SC’s win was over us. The SC loss wouldn’t have hurt as bad IF we had actually played UP to capabilities. But that would have made it a win and a moot point. I didn’t think we would win the east this year anyway (had as good a shot as anybody)but ANY loss just sets you back a LOT. Plus I think LSU is the team this year (of course depending on the UF game). Not that I wouldn’t mind playing them in the dome in December good or bad. Next year won’t get any easier but we will have a lot more experience on the OL and everywhere else. Go Dawgs!

By Rusty

September 21, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

Tony, I can’t say that I agree with all your picks. But then again, picking winners isn’t your specialty.

http://www.rustybanks.com

By YankeeDawg

September 21, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

MR BigGcock in your eyes only! Remember we are the only Team to shut out a SEC SOS coached team at your place too! Georgia treats SC like a gnat we swat so often that once in a while our arms get tired. GO DAWGS!!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 21, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

BigGCock, like we care what the rest of the nation thinks? You win one out of five (this was considered one of your greatest victories in the entire freaking history of your program, EVER) and you own us for eternity? LMAO!

Winning every once in while makes you guys even dumber. Didn’t think that was possible but hey your post above is irrefutable evidence.

By Buck in the NW

September 21, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this

Lane, play in the trenches is always and has always been required to win FB game. things change and as CMR says, the Dawgs are going to have to go down field in order to win which means that the “OL” has to play lights out but the Dawgs or any other teams has got to have play makers to move down and score. 3 yds and that cloud won’t win games alone the way they use to. Time of possession use to be one of the most important stats, not now. The top teams play the whole game almost as if it’s a two minute drill so we’ll lose if the “OL” doesn’t do their job but if they do and the play makers can’t close the deal we lose. Stafford and company have to make plays for us to win Sat. night and I believe they will. Don’t recall ever pulling for two true freshmen to do the job like I will be Sat. night.

By ChampDawg

September 21, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

UGA beat an apparently much overated OK State team and has played poorly since even with the win last week. This team is so young aand inexperienced on both offense and defense and Stafford really has yet to impress me against good competition, you have got to admit that a UGA win in T’loosa would be an upset. I love the Dawgs and UGA but it just ain’t gonna happen…….. Bama 24, Dawgs 21

By Matty P

September 21, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this

REBEL, I know about the USC game and it was a poor performance on both sides of the benches, but we need to slow down on getting hyped about either the Gamecocks or the Tide until we see huge performances out of them. I went to the Ole Miss game last year(Oxford was a blast by the way) and yeah UGA was lucky to get out with a win and we suffered plenty of lumps along the way but our future is a heck-uva lot brighter under Richt and these players than SC’s mod squad under the Ole Ball Coach. Georgia has a huge statement to make tomorrow night and I think they can get the job done. GO DAWGS

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 21, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

I wouldn’t see a UGA win as an upset. Not in the least. I fully expect to win this game. Might be a hard fought battle but we should win this one. Upset if we win? Don’t see how you can figure that one unless you are looking at rankings only, which we all know what they mean.

By DWG

September 21, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

I think some dawg fans have been brainwashed. Don’t get SABANIZED! Go Dawgs!!

By Lee Curso

September 21, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

Alabama’s game last week was so draining

Tony, Tony, Tony…these are 20 year old boys playing in front of 92,000. Draining? they live for this crap. should be a good’un though.

BAMA 24 uga 21

By Bobdog

September 21, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

Did anyone mention intangibles????

Assuming all things are equal, Bama seems to play better at night….I was there in 94…..

…on the other hand, being a Bama fan, to consider Georgia as a “sandwich” game seems strange….but perhaps true. I’d be a liar, if I were not thinking ( and going) to the FSU game next week…I sure hope the boy’s aint….or the Dogs will as Pat Dye once said “Will take a stick to that Asse” ( note the “E”)….Bama has a lot work ahead of them, there will be roadblocks….hard to imagine they can go undefeated in September….especially before the season began…..Saturday will tell. I dang sure aint betting.

By Bobdog

September 21, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

Did anyone mention intangibles????

Assuming all things are equal, Bama seems to play better at night….I was there in 94…..

…on the other hand, being a Bama fan, to consider Georgia as a “sandwich” game seems strange….but perhaps true. I’d be a liar, if I were not thinking ( and going) to the FSU game next week…I sure hope the boy’s aint….or the Dogs will as Pat Dye once said “Will take a stick to that Asse” ( note the “E”)….Bama has a lot work ahead of them, there will be roadblocks….hard to imagine they can go undefeated in September….especially before the season began…..Saturday will tell. I dang sure aint betting.

By Dawg are want to be's

September 21, 2007 6:10 PM | Link to this

neck 1 and neck 2 bama uga all or rednecks and young to! LSU is the best redneck team Jena 6 need to be saved! southern Baptist where are you!

By TrueCrimson

September 21, 2007 7:04 PM | Link to this

1. Georgia at Alabama: I don’t believe that the Thin Red Line will run out of gasoline. TC’s loser: Georgia 31 - 35

2. Georgia Tech at Virginia: I can’t find a reason to disagree. TC’s loser: Virginia 14 - 24

3. Kentucky at Arkansas: I knew that Louisville was overrated when they played Middle Tennessee. I don’t give that win as much weight as you. The Bluegrass Boys will need to put up more than 40 to beat the Hogs. My feeling is that they won’t. TC’s loser: Kentucky 35 - 37

4. South Carolina at LSU: LSU has looked perfect so far this season. They looked perfect last year — except for twice when they had a meltdown. Coach Superior is hoping for a meltdown. He won’t get it. TC’s loser: South Carolina 16 - 33

5. Clemson at N.C. State: I can’t find a reason to disagree. TC’s loser: N.C. State 17 - 28

6. Florida at Ole Miss: Duh !?! TC’s loser: Ole Miss 14 - 52

7. New Mexico State at Auburn: I basically agree with your assessment. I think that New Mexico State will put up a few more points. TC’s loser: New Mexico State 17 - 28

8. Maryland at Wake Forest: I can’t find a reason to disagree. TC’s loser: Maryland 17 - 21

9. Michigan State at Notre Dame: A hard one to call. I’m going with less points. TC’s loser: Notre Dame 7 - 17

10. Penn State at Michigan: I’m going out on a limb for the upset. TC’s loser: Penn State 10 - 13

By Cuz in the Midwest

September 21, 2007 10:47 PM | Link to this

My prediction.

UGA 65 Bama 13

In honor of Larry Munson, redshirt band members get to play and so fire up the Dawgs that Moreno and Brown combine for 600 yards. Stafford is pulled in the second quarter after accumulating 400 yds passing and 4 touchdowns. Joe Cox finishes the game with an additional 300 yards.

Hey it could happen.

By Lee Curso

September 22, 2007 5:03 AM | Link to this

LOL!

does Stafford even have 400 yards for the year?

By Babs Dooley

September 22, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this

**The Dawgs have a good defense, in fact, its the same D that got blown out by UT, Vandy, Kentucky, Florida…I digress. Anyway, once the overrated chiwawas get tired mid way thru the 3 quarter BAMA will pull away.

There, I said it.**

By My take

September 22, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this

1. Georgia over Bama. Seems the Bammers are pretty high on themselves after beating a #16 team with no passing attack and no defense. Georgia may not have a McFadden but the rest of the team is far superior to Arkansas.

2. Georgia Tech over Virginia. Another ACC snoozefest. Wake me up when this one’s over.

3. Kentucky over Arkansas. See #1. Arkansas just ain’t anything special this year. McFadden will get his big numbers but the rest of the team needs some work.

4. LSU over South Carolina. Its not like South Carolina is some big powerful team or something.

5. Clemson over N.C. State. Not that anyone cares.

6. Florida over Ole Miss. Meyer fakes a punt late in the 4th quarter to pad the stats.

7. Auburn over New Mexico State. I have no idea why this game made any list like this.

8. Wake Forest over Maryland. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…

9. Michigan State over Notre Dame. What’s wrong with Notre Dame ESPN asks? They are horrible, that’s what’s wrong. They might not win a single game this year.

10. Penn State over Michigan. As if Notre Dame wasn’t enough, ESPN still insists that a 1-2 team that lost to a D-1aa team is somehow relevant.

By yellowblood

September 22, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

YOUGATTABE: Stafford is a average SEC QB which means he’s good but he is not the Roger Staubach that you dizzy Dawgs think he is. When he leads his team to the SEC championship then run your mouth. Stafford couldn’t even get the Univ. of Texas job. What does that tell you ? Right now, Ryan of BC, Chad Henne of Mich, the kid at KY, Booty at USC, and several others are higher NFL prospects than Stafford. Why are you so sensitive about this guy? Its because he has not mathched on the field all the hype. Thats why. Maybe this will change but it hasn’t yet. If UGA beats a top 20 team it will be because of defense, not offense. Offense sells newspapers, defense wins games.

By Georgia Tech=JOKE

September 22, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this

Stafford: 1-0 vs. Georgia Tech.

That’s all yellowblood needs to concern himself with.

By Rebel

September 22, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

*By Lowcountry Bulldawg

Rebel,

In your 1:27 post you say you are talking about this year? Why then do you instantly go back to last years results? *

Because Georgia has an inferior team to last year, yet you struggled against weak teams. This year, the same pattern, but you lost to USC. WC pushed you around the field for an half.

The Hogs put 30 on Bama, let’s see what you dogs do…

By Rebel

September 22, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this

gdawginkalamazoo,

Why do you dog fans drink kool aid? You cannot objectively look at your program. I know Ole Miss is bad, but we don’t gloss over weakness. UGA is a second tier SEC school now. Florida has more SEC titles (and national) in the last 17 years that Georgia has in the last 50. LSU, Tenn, Ala & UF all have NT since 1990. Auburn should have played for one. Sorry……

By TrueCrimson

September 22, 2007 2:11 PM | Link to this

Seems the Bammers are living up to the name this year. They currently hold the NCAA record for knocking hats off.

Hope the Dawgs bring plenty of slobber, ‘cause this one’s gonna be a SlobberKnocker.

By TrueCrimson

September 22, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this

**BAM

BAM

BAM BAM BAM**

By Poor Rebel

September 22, 2007 2:34 PM | Link to this

Rebel, the winningest SEC team of the past 10 years is second tier? See how it works is, people are going to disagree with you moron. There is room for disagreement on these subjects. One thing that is beyond argument however is that Georgia football owns your soul. Did a Georgia fan give you a wedgie and stuff you in your locker? What’s the story cry baby?

By TrueCrimson

September 22, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

The cold, hard truth is that Bama and Georgia are both currently residing in the second tier of the SEC.

One of us will take a baby step up tonight.

RTR!!!

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

September 22, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this

Sure, Rebel. I just simply said you backtracked from our original comments. Sorry to confuse you.

By Mikey

September 22, 2007 11:41 PM | Link to this

Mikey Henderson !!! Mikey Henderson !!! Mikey Henderson !!!

By Gator Nation

September 22, 2007 11:54 PM | Link to this

Barnhart went 8-2 for the second consecutive week. Nice job.

Oh, and shut up Bama fans. Georgia just beat you in front of your mommas. Say goodnight to that undefeated season that you all were talking about…..crazy, that’s what that was. Plain crazy.

By toby young

September 23, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this

Tony..changed your mind about Clemson yet?

By TrueCrimson

September 23, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Georgia,

That was a well deserved victory in a classic SEC contest. You came into our house and beat us fair and square.

I am still impressed with this 2007 Crimson Tide squad. Georgia outmanned Bama, and for the first two quarters, they outplayed Bama. The Georgia coaching staff did a good job of exploiting Alabama’s weaknesses. It’s no great secret what those weak spots are. Bama suffers from a lack of talent, depth and experience on the defensive line. Early mistakes on defense probably contributed more than anything to the loss. It might have been different if Mustin had been in the game. It will be different in the coming years when they don’t have to rely on such a small group of players to execute the game plan with a minimum of errors. JP Wilson didn’t have his best day. This game looked like the middle of his “Sophomore Slump”. He suffered a relapse of his tendency to float some passes, especially when throwing into the end zone from the red zone. Georgia gets some credit for their ability to apply pressure to the quarterback. Bama didn’t return the favor. The Alabama pass rush was woefully inadequate.

And yet, in spite of the shortcomings, there was something there for Bama to hang their hats on. As badly as they played at times, they never allowed the thought of quitting to enter their minds. When they got knocked down, they picked themselves right back up off the carpet and played their hearts out for the full sixty minutes. This Crimson Tide team has the kind of confidence that is not dependent on emotion. They believe in the system. They believe in the coaching staff. They know that if each of them take care of their individual responsibilities, they have a chance to prevail in any contest. They are learning to believe in one another. They are a team. This is what I hoped for when Coach Saban stepped foot onto the Capstone. The Crimson Tide football team, as a whole, is greater than the sum of it’s parts. They will learn from this loss and they will improve. That is the biggest difference between this year’s team and last year’s team. I always hate to see them lose, but I still feel good about their future prospects.

Florida and LSU clearly have the advantage of possessing the most talented athletes in the SEC at the moment. They are possibly the two most talented football teams in the nation. But the difference in the talent level between these two programs and several of the second tier teams in the SEC is not insurmountable. Ole Miss proved that in their game yesterday against Florida. On any given Saturday the behemoths are subject to fall. I still think that Bama will win some games that they are not expected to win. Over the coming years, the talent deficit will be erased. Alabama may not win a championship this year, but based on the metrics that are most important for building a championship caliber football program, I am confident that Bama truly is back. I will watch the kickoff of each game expecting them to win. I will not lose hope until the final second ticks off of the game clock. I will be assured in the knowledge that the players in the Crimson Jerseys share that attitude. As a Bama fan, that’s about all that I can ask for.

RTR!!!

By desertdawg

September 23, 2007 8:30 PM | Link to this

2nd tier?? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA 26-23. 2 SEC Champs/ 60 + wins last 6 years. 2nd tier that IDIOT!!

By desertdawg

September 23, 2007 8:38 PM | Link to this

babs, im a little late, but when does losing a game by 2-6 points constitute a “blowout”? stick to needle point bi—-atch and stay off SEC football blogs.

By TrueCrimson

September 24, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this

desertdawg,

I’ll be the first to congratulate the Bulldogs on their victory over the Crimson Tide. As a matter of fact, I already have.

As Bubba Gump would say, idiot is as idiot does. Georgia has a good football program. Florida and LSU have the first tier teams in the SEC right now. That could change, but it hasn’t yet.

You’ll have your chance to claim a first tier position. Right now Georgia is tied with Bama for second place. Best of luck with the remainder of the season. If Georgia and Bama both win the rest of their games, then we’ll get a do-over in Atlanta.

RTR!!!