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DEL.ICIO.USGeorgia’s defense must rise to the occasion
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We dropped to 6-4 last week because Alabama destroyed Tennessee, Vanderbilt upset South Carolina, Michigan got better and beat Illinois and Florida State-well, I don’t know what Florida State was doing in a loss to Miami.
That puts us at 55-25 as we get ready to close out October with another version of the Fearless Friday Forecast.
1. Georgia vs. Florida: In the past Georgia has won this game as a more-than-a-touchdown underdog. But in those games it was because the defense rose to the occasion and decided that the game was not going to turn into a track meet. In short, Georgia is not going to out finesse or out score the Gators. Look at Auburn’s game plan when it won at Florida on Sept. 29: Run the ball, play great defense, steal the game at the end with a field goal or a long drive against a tired defense. That’s the plan. The problem is that Georgia can’t play great defense. Florida 31, Georgia 20.
2. South Carolina at Tennessee: For the second time this month, Phillip Fulmer and the Volunteers have their backs to the wall after an embarrassing loss. You should be able to rally the troops any time the Old Ball Coach comes to town. Both teams are still in the SEC East race. The loser is virtually eliminated. If South Carolina’s quarterbacks were playing a little better, it would be tempting to go with the Gamecocks. But it’s hard to see the Vols losing a game like this at home on a Saturday night. Tennessee 24, South Carolina 21.
3. Mississippi State at Kentucky: The Wildcats have had a remarkable two weeks, first beating LSU and then losing a shootout to Florida. Now that the national TV cameras are gone, how will Kentucky play against a solid team from Mississippi State? As long as the Wildcats have quarterback Andre Woodson, they will be just fine. Kentucky 35, Mississippi State 17.
4. Ole Miss at Auburn: Auburn has to recover from a heartbreaking loss at LSU last Saturday. The Tigers may be 5-3 but no team in the SEC has improved more since the beginning of the season. Ole Miss plays folks tough at home but the Rebels don’t have the same kind of zip on the road. Auburn 28, Ole Miss 10.
5. Clemson at Maryland: This is a huge game in the ACC Atlantic Standings. Both have two losses in the conference so the loser is virtually eliminated in the race. Both still have to play Boston College, the leader in the division. Both are capable of putting up a lot of points. This is a field goal game if ever I’ve seen one. Clemson 24, Maryland 21.
6. North Carolina at Wake Forest: Since starting the season with losses to Boston College and Nebraska, Wake Forest has won five straight and is starting to look like the team that won the ACC championship last season. North Carolina (2-5) has won two straight and is gaining a little confidence. I like the Deacons to become bowl eligible for the second straight season. Wake Forest 17, North Carolina 13.
7. Ohio State at Penn State: No. 2 Boston College had to perform a great escape to get out of Blacksburg with a (14-10) win Thursday night. What fate awaits the No. 1 Buckeyes at Happy Valley? The Buckeyes have rolled to 8-0 against an easy schedule but I hear the defense is very, very good. Part of me really wants to pick Penn State, which will lead most of the game before losing Ohio State 17, Penn State 14.
8. Kansas at Texas A&M: The Jayhawks, one of only five undefeated teams left, are a slight favorite as they go to College Station. But I think the Aggies (6-2) know how big a game this is. Texas A&M finishes with Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Texas. If the Aggies don’t win Saturday, they might not win again. Texas A&M 24, Kansas 21.
9. California at Arizona State: This is what kind of year it has been. Two weeks ago California was ranked No. 2 and just needed a field goal against Oregon State to move to No. 1. But the Bears lost that game and then fell again last week to UCLA. Now they are No. 21. Arizona State (7-0) is ranked No. 4 in the BCS but has not been tested. That test comes Saturday and the Sun Devils will fail. California 31, Arizona State 27.
10. Southern Cal at Oregon: Oregon has scored 48 or more points in five of its seven games. Quarterback Dennis Dixon should be getting more love for the Heisman Trophy. Oregon has the best offense (550.86 ypg) in the Pac-10. Southern Cal has the best defense (252.14 ypg). I like the Ducks at home. Oregon 31, Southern Cal 17.
Comments
By T-Bone
October 26, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this
I’m first. Barnhart rocks.
By Hoopergdawg
October 26, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this
Just a little something to get all UGA Fans fired up….Goooooo dawgs sic em woof woof woof. Gotta watch this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w9I9Ce2IPc
By JoeMac
October 26, 2007 9:44 AM | Link to this
Ohio State at Purdue? Webmaster … quick, fix this to Ohio State at Penn State :)
By My comments
October 26, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this
As for Georgia, let me put it this way. Florida is not as good as they were last year. Georgia is playing better than it was this time last year (not saying much I know). Last year, Florida beat us by running a fumble back for a touchdown. Yet somehow I’m supposed to believe they are going to steamroll us this year? Not buying it. Georgia may have a problem with execution against Florida, but its not for a lack of effort. They played hard last year and will play hard this year. This is a much closer matchup than its getting credit for. Georgia has a chance.
I don’t think Tennessee has the cajones to bounce back from last week’s beatdown. Look for another big orange meltdown in ‘07.
Woodson is the best player in the country. In other words, he’ll be watching someone else accept the Heisman in December. Nevertheless, Kentucky wins 10 games this year and has a season to remember.
Ole Miss is the worst team in the league (except when playing Florida apparently). Auburn rolls.
Zzzzzzzz…Another ACC slopfest. I’ll be sure to tune in if I’m having trouble sleeping.
Why are they even playing this game?
I can count on two hands the number of teams that would absolutely roll Ohio State. Purdue isn’t one of them, nor is the rest of the Little 10.
Kansas wins.
Cal is an overrated pretender each and every year. Have these clowns ever even played in a BCS bowl EVER?
Yet another great game we won’t be able to watch because ABC assumes anyone gives a rat’s a** about ACC football.
By DWG
October 26, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this
Two things worry me about the GA/FL game - besides the obvious. The Atlanta press keeps talking about the weak gator secondary and the fact that UGA has only 5 turnovers. Gut feeling tells me UF defense steps up and we turn the ball over a few times. Hopefully we can get some breaks and get a W. Go Dawgs!
Lock of the year: OSU beats Purdue 23-7. Not sure how they’ll fare against PSU however.
By Mike
October 26, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this
UGa beats UF this year….it is just that kind of year, you can’t count on anything, and should never turn the dial until the final gun goes off.
And for you SEC jerks who down ACC football, get real There are indeed plenty of folks who prefer watching ACC football. They are called your bosses.
By Bamadon
October 26, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this
Good luck to the dawgs and GO GAMECOCKS!! Beat phat phil and the little orange nation!!
By SEC
October 26, 2007 10:13 AM | Link to this
Mike, does the ACC play football?
By Gator Nation
October 26, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this
To compare the florida and georgia teams from a year ago to this years teams is an inaccurate comparison. Last year the gators had a great defense and anemic offense (until the final two games of the season). This year is the exact opposite. Solid offense, weak defense (mostly against the pass). Georgia will have success on offense. The game will be close and I think the gators will pull it out in the end. But if I was betting, I would feel really good about taking georgia and the nine points. This game in recent years has been very close.
Go Gators!
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 26, 2007 10:52 AM | Link to this
Tony, I hope Wille post this on the bulletin board for his guys to read. And hoping that it will make a difference.
Here’s to Knowshon being SEC Freshman of the week for a big time performance against the Gators.
By saddlecreek
October 26, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this
Hello, Hello. Did any of you see Georgia play its last two games. TENNESSEE, VANDY? Clearly VANDY is better than Georgia and should have won the game. Vandy fumbles and Ga gets the ball. Georgia fumbles and its kicked into Ga. hands. Better team got beat on scoreboard. What did Ga display in last two games that would suggest to anyone that they can beat Fla, although it will be close- within 10 pts. Go GATORS.
By Swampdawg
October 26, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this
The Dawgs will win 24 to 21 this year. Knowshown will run the ball all day and get a bunch of yards! Cause; “It Ain’t Heavy”.
By Tony Barnhart
October 26, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this
Thanks for the catch, JoeMac…It’s been a long week
TB
By Chuck
October 26, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this
Why does it say Ohio St. Vs. Purdue? I thought the Buckeyes play at Penn State this week? Doesn’t the AJC have an editor on the payroll?
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 26, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this
saddlecreek, yeah the better team LOST. Like UT and Bama (which we beat), and SC and Vandy (which we beat). Points on the board is what counts not how you play the game. Ask VT from last night. Played 58 minutes of solid football against the #2 team in the country. Forgot to play the last 2 though, DOH! Ryan lost the Heisman those first 58 minutes but probably won it in the last two.
By big dave
October 26, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this
dawgs get completely embarrassed and undressed on national tv. tebow makes the whole comparison about him vs stafford look just stupid. our dogs come home with tails between legs AGAIN and MR AGAIN offers up his excuse that we’re a young team. but we should rebound against troy and likely win that one…with a field goal at the end of the game.
By Mike K.
October 26, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this
“Points on the board is what counts not how you play the game.”
Too bad UGA fans don’t practice what they preach. If you go back to the blogs after the SC loss you’d see a ton of “UGA would’ve won if it wasn’t for (dropped passes/stupid playcalling/”
If you replaced Vandy with UGA and UGA with South Carolina, you’d see the typical UGA fan post after the SC game.
By Dawgs will lose
October 26, 2007 11:35 AM | Link to this
Gloom and despair is about to arrive soon in Dawg Nation. Let the Tim Tewbow Show begin!The dawgs will again be scratching their heads. It Great TO Be A FLORIDA GATOR!!!
By Fierce Dawg
October 26, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this
dave, come back when you have intelligent remarks, not aimless ranting against a team you don’t particularly care for.
By Replay
October 26, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this
So, at least 20% of Dawg fans are delusional:
AJC Poll: Who’s the better quarterback at this point in their college careers?
At this point: 20% have responded STAFFORD!!
By ChampDawg
October 26, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this
UGA will win only 1 more game this season— Troy. Based on the way the Dawgs played against UT and Vandy, to draw any other conclusion is being completely unrealistic. The UGA that played against UT and vandy is without doubt weaker than every team on the remaining schedule except Troy— and I’m not sure about that one.
By Replay
October 26, 2007 11:51 AM | Link to this
Fierce Dawg:
You’re probably one of the 20%.
By Replay
October 26, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this
ChampDawg:
You are part of the 80%.
By Dawgs will lose
October 26, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this
Cant wait to see all those jaw dropping dawg fans at 8:00 pm Saturday night. I hear that Sanford Stadium is due up for expansion. Yep their gonna widened the aisles for an easy exit for all those dawg fans.
By ChampDawg
October 26, 2007 12:00 PM | Link to this
Getting beat by Fla will not be a bad thing— they are a good team. But if UGA gets manhandled and embarrassed like it did against Tennessee, then it’s time to clean house. Fire CMR.
By LMAO
October 26, 2007 12:05 PM | Link to this
their gonna widened the aisles LMAO
By mcdawg
October 26, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this
Dawgs D rises to the occasion-J. Owens who anchors the D has been hurt and is back in form G. Atkins is going to get nasty look for big game from the secondary A. Allen and R. Jones-will be a close game-but we play well enough to win-UF trickery will fail-Dawg Nation exults in everlasting glory (at least until Auburn game)anybody catch the VT/BC game-that band chick from VT front row was way hot
By DWG
October 26, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this
Seriously LMAO, it wasn’t that funny. What’s funny is Chumpdawg wanting to clean house. He’s itchin to fire somebody! And Replay… delusional people actually think online polls are accurate.
By Matty P
October 26, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this
The people with the negativity against CMR are boggling my mind. He has brought this program back to national prominence. 2 SEC titles in the last 4 years just doesn’t do it for you? Are you so short-sighted that you forget where we were before he came on the scene? I went to school there but wasn’t a fan before that. I graduated this year and I know more about UGA football history than I do about my own family history. I have enough sense to not speak so ignorantly. You can’t have a national championship just because you think we’re due. Coach Richt is the perfect guy to have in place. He garners respect from every level at the University and in the community. He is bringing in top recruitment classes and with some breaks here and there we can make it happen. Be patient, support the team, cheer for ‘em in wins and losses and get on with your life.
By DesertDawg
October 26, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this
Hey “Dawgs will lose” learn how to spell your QBs name. It is Tebow.
By Road Hazzard
October 26, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this
While traveling the Trail of uGag Tears from Jaxsonville again this year Be on The Look out for uGag Flags in the road.
By happy gator
October 26, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this
you enjoy your week off? What will be the reason this year? Cannot be the heat…probably the drought???
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 26, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this
ChampDawg, you really should change your handle to ChampBee, ChampGator, ChampVol, ChumpCock, ChampHole, or whatever school or orifice that you pull for. My guess would be that you like Big BOI concerts at halftime and free pizza and sodas at your home games.
By DesertDawg
October 26, 2007 12:38 PM | Link to this
Hey “ChampDawg” fire CMR, it is obvious you haven’t been a Dawg fan for long. In regards to your comment. “The UGA that played against UT and vandy is without a doubt weaker than every team on the remaining schedule except Troy— and I’m not sure about that one”. Do you not remember last year? UGA was weaker then Auburn, GT, and VT and we faired pretty well against them. In case you aren’t sure of the outcome we won all three games.
By DesertDawg
October 26, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this
Road Hazzard- the flags will actually be “in” the road?
By BuzzKill
October 26, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this
Double Standard here. Vick kills a couple of dogs and he loses his job, his money and goes to prison. The Gators absolutely slaughter a whole pack every October and nobody does a thing.
By Road Hazzard
October 26, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this
By DesertDawg
October 26, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this
Road Hazzard- the flags will actually be “in” the road?
Some actually wind up along side the road along with other uGag fan items tossed by uGag fans suffering from distressed mutt syndrome.
By z-dawg
October 26, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this
Lettem talk dawg fans….lettem talk…it’s going to make the beat down that much sweeter….everybody has lost faith…..but the dawgz will rise again…starting this saturday…yes tebow has played better than stafford thus far, yes they have owned the series since 1990, doesn’t matter….tomorrow the red and black will restore order, buh-leeve dat. It might not even be close.
By DesertDawg
October 26, 2007 1:04 PM | Link to this
oh ok, thanks for the heads up!
By Janet
October 26, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this
UGA has a chance this year. Yes, many of you will say “that’s what you fans say every year”. Note the odds in our favor:
Tebow is hurting We had a bye week Moreno (enough said)
I wouldn’t count out the Dawgs just yet, regardless of what some may think, we are talented. We just have to utilize that talent & exploit FL’s weaknesses. Richt is a great coach & has accomplished more than most coaches have since he’s been at UGA & actually more than “Darth Visor” has since his tenure at SC. And he will continue to get top notch recruits at UGA based on his coaching skills & respect that he shows towards his players (unlike SOS). GO DAWGS!
By noyellowinthisblood
October 26, 2007 1:11 PM | Link to this
Are you guys going to talk in football? Ya’ll sound like a bunch of high school kids before a rivalry game.
By dawgfacedboy
October 26, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this
I tell you what fellas, I hope recruits don’t come in here and see how our supposed “fans” talk about a coach who has won about 75% of his games and 2 SEC titles in 5 years. Make your outrageous comments to your beer buddies at home. Don’t come on a public forum where recruits from all over the country can come in and read ya’ll bad mouthing our own players and coaches. Some of you people boo 20 yr. old amateur athletes at our home games!!!! Does nobody see anything wrong with that?!?!? Do ya’ll think your helping the program??
By DesertDawg
October 26, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this
BuzzKill- The gators slaughter us every year. Every game we have lost to them in the last 4 years have been by a TD or less. I don’t call that a slaughter. Now I would call 34-17, 51-7, and 31-17 a slaughter. In case you can’t remember those were the scores of the UGA and GT scores from 2001, 2002, and 2003. Good job on Techs part for at least keeping the last few years close. But still losing.
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 26, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this
BuzzKill, and thanks to the Dawgs efforts in November the annoying bee population is steadily declining and should be extinct in a few years.
By z-dawg
October 26, 2007 1:23 PM | Link to this
I’m with that…scrap all tha negativity……..the past 17 years don’t matter…..yesterday doesn’t matter…i wouldn’t care if florida had won 100 straight…they aint winning tomorrow…tomorrow is all that matters right now….
By BuzzKill
October 26, 2007 1:23 PM | Link to this
To dawgfacedboy: They sound like a bunch of Democrats.
By BuzzKill
October 26, 2007 1:29 PM | Link to this
Just like some dumba@# fleabags. Losers always change the subject. That’s why they’re losers.
By BuzzKill
October 26, 2007 1:30 PM | Link to this
Just like some dumba@# fleabags. Losers always change the subject. That’s why they’re losers.
By famousbt8
October 26, 2007 1:40 PM | Link to this
Buzzkill, don’t those same fleabags own your miserable little football program? You Techmites are so funny - see you in November at the high school stadium at the annual “Little brother beatdown”!
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 26, 2007 1:40 PM | Link to this
dawgfacedboy, hopefully those recruits will know that those are “posers”, and not true fans. Of course real fans will be upset after loses. Especially games that they could have and should have won. they will also question the coaches decisions, but to sit here and keep saying the sky is falling and we don’t stand a chance to win blah blah is just plain dumb.
As a true fan I believe the dogs can win anytime they step on the field. Except for not getting off the damn bus in Knoxville this year, this team never quits.
Janet, amen.
By DesertDawg
October 26, 2007 1:44 PM | Link to this
It sucks when you get called out doesn’t Buzzkill. Kind of makes you feel like an idiot huh. It happened to me once also don’t be angry.
By Jack
October 26, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this
Tony:
You don’t take into account the off week or the fact UGA could get defensive players it missed in the Vanderbilt game. Anybody who watches a UGA game can plainly see they haven’t played good defense. But look to the ‘97 win UGA had over Fla. and remember Robert Edwards RAN the ball down the Gators throat. UGA won because it made great PLAYS on defense, not an entire game of great defense.
Bottom line: UGA comes out rested, fired up and wins. That’s something anybody who’s “fearless” should be able to see.
By Replay
October 26, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this
Here we go again. The day before a game, the real IDIOTS think Georgia has morphed into a great and Richt into a great coach, despite the whole season. We will win tomorrow, etc. Anyone fan who speaks dissent is not a “real fan.” So, real fans passively accept losses and wil only complain when Georgia hits rock bottom, not on the way down. Nice.
I agree with ChampDawg. When the Dawgs gifht hard and lose a good game, nop problem. When they come out uninspired and get the everloving sh1t beat out them, that is highly blameworthy, and not on the players, on the coaches. If Florida wins a good game, I’ll hate it, but at least I’ll feel good about a well-coached, hard fight. IF the Dawgs get the sh1t beat out of them, absolutely embarrassed on Natianal TV again, then someone’s head needs to be chopped, probably Willies, but I would love to see Richt go to FSU and helped them get beat by Miami for the next few years until they can’t stand it.
By SoFla Dawg
October 26, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this
Hey Barnhart you frustraded wanna be watch Georgia play great Defense they play great defense every year in this game so bit me you a**hole..
By Replay
October 26, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this
dawgfacedboy:
I don’t agree with booing players either. But I have a real problem with people like you who want to dicate what others have to say when it’s not in line with your thoughts. Do you think it’s helping our program to ignore our real on-the-field problems? I think it hurts our current players when we don’t step up and call out their coaches who call bad plays and games and who show poor leadership.
By z-dawg
October 26, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this
Replay Don’t be a moron. of course we all get upset when we lose….we got beat down in knoxville, be upset about that, that’s fine, but richt couldn’t help the lack of execution, and missed field goals that happened against USC which is a good team….we were one play away from only 1 sec loss, and being in first place alone…everybody has 2 losses, you going to fire everybody?? doesn’t make sense…and who are you going to get to do better, since we are on the subject? I was upset after knoxville with everybody else, but it’s time to move onto Jacksonville now bro……get behind your dawgz, and believe in those players….they can and will take this game Saturday….remember i told you that..
By War Eagle
October 26, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this
I really have the feeling UGA will come out and play well against Florida. Florida is better team with more athletes, but sometimes the dawgs just get hungry and win. Agree with Tony except FL vs UGA…Dawgs win playing over their head defense…Been right all year with my UGA predictions.Also remember I picked Tenn to win East, got Bama out on that one…
By Mike
October 26, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this
Hey Buzzkill - Im a Dawg fan ,but that was funny.
By Replayisgay
October 26, 2007 2:21 PM | Link to this
Replay takes it in the JAW!
By Tony Teboner
October 26, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this
Tony,
Who are you in love with more, Tebow or Urban Meyer? Geez, man. Remove your lips from Gator press guide for a week please.
They are both taken. Urban is married and Tebow dates his teammate and Kenny Chesney.
By Another Ed
October 26, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this
Maybe Pat Dye should have said GA was not man enough to beat FLA and it would change this entire rivalry. Or maybe Richt should have closed practices all week.
GA seems to be a mystery team this season, just like MOST college teams this year. This young team has no consistency. Play the way they did against Tennessee and FLA crushes the DAWGS. Play the way they did against ‘Bama and the DAWGS pull it out late. This is why college football rules.
By Puh-leeze
October 26, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this
Replay, Georgia getting blown out under Richt is about as common as you thinking about something before you speak. It just doesn’t happen very often. You are shortsighted and probably started cheering for Georgia in 2002, just like any worthless bandwagoner. This is football. Losses like the Tennessee loss happen to every team. If you can’t handle it go watch golf cry baby. Richt is here to stay.
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 26, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this
Replay, okay so 5 and 2 is rock bottom and everybody is tied with us in our division? LMAO! Great reasoning there kiddo. Don’t even need to play the damn games. SC beat Vandy last week and UT killed Bama.
z-dawg, amen.
By Tville Dawg
October 26, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this
I had the unfortunate experience to be in Gainesville last week (Family member had surgery at Shands). I did get my innoculations before I arrived in the city limits, however.
I made the mistake of asking a gator fan if they were worried about KY. Nah-that game’s in the bag was the response. What total arrogance. Spurrier may have left Gainesville but his attitude remains.
C’mon DAWGS, lets set the world in alignment again. Let’s whip some gator tail Saturday.
PS-I have no warm feelings for Gainesville or the Gators-Shands, however, is a world class facility. I only wish it were in Athens.
By Hitman
October 26, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this
**Kalamazoowhatever..” You best hope Tech grads don’t go into extinction. We’re the folks that make things like the internet possible, so you can post your delusional little rants about UGA football. I guess a UGA grad could sell me some sh:t….
famousbt8 — 15 out of 17 is being OWNED.
GO GATORS. Better school, better football team.
By Exley DAWG
October 26, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this
BOTTOM LINE! If UGA’s defense can avoid a crappy start (ala W. VA in ‘05, Tenn. in ‘07, VT in ‘07, Fla in ‘06, etc.) we can win. Get em ready Wiilie. Don’t play scared and light Tebow’s @##$ up!!! GO DAWGS!
By DesertDawg
October 26, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this
Hitman- why would you want to but Sh:t?
By DesertDawg
October 26, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this
Hitman- why would you want to buy Sh:t?
By DesertDawg
October 26, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this
Hitman-why would you want to buy SH:T?
By dawgfacedboy
October 26, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this
Replay- I’m not trying to “dictate” anything. I’m not the blog police. The fact is though that recruits all over this country can come in here and read the negativity that surrounds this bunch of spoiled fans. The fact is that we have fresh and soph all over the field on both sides of the ball. We are a young and inexperienced team. I’m sorry if that is not an acceptable answer but it’s true.
As far as “hurting the players by not calling out their coaches”, all that does is bring unity to the team. Those players are going to defend their coaches not turn against them because some hippie wants to exercise his right to free speech!!! You think arm chair coaches like you are going to sway the opinions of those players?? Those players are playing for 3rd or 4th winningest coach over the past 5 years!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!
By Tville Dawg
October 26, 2007 3:35 PM | Link to this
Many of us predicted Tebow would suffer injury if he continued running the ball. It’s not exactly rocket science, with the severity of taking a hit from any SEC defensive unit.
I’m hoping that by being dinged up a little bit, Tebow might be a half a step slower. Hope we have a good clean game and any injuries are avoided. No need for the DAWGS to avoid being physical however. You choose to run down the middle, you pay the price.
Kudos to Tebow-he is one tough athlete.
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 26, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this
Hitman, what delusional rant, only based upon facts my friend. And yes Tech grads can keep the internet going and we will gladly keep hiring you to do so. But just in case you guys go missing I think there are fully capable people from the West coast that know a thing or two about the internet.
By GT
October 26, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this
Every week get harder but we started it off well by predicting BC last night. It is just me or were the announcers watching another game. If you listen to the announcers you would have thought BC was behind three touchdowns. At the end of the game they were trying to take back all comments and act like they thought BC was a good team after spending three quarters praising anything Tech did and reranking the top 10 with BC dropping out of everything. Wishful thinking by the Ohio State homer that is the Big Ten’s biggest spin mister. What actually happen was it stopped raining the last quarter which was barely mentioned as a negative for a pass happy BC offense. It was all Tech defense, despite balls being dropped and fumbled by BC because of the conditions. South Carolina will beat Tennessee. SOS lives for this kind of drama and the last time Tennessee’s back was against the wall they were not playing LSU, Florida, Auburn, Kentucky or South Carolina, they were playing Georgia so get over this heroic moment. Fulmer is gone; SOS is the contender he said he was and Richt will be the next fish on the fryer. Southern Cal wins too.
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 26, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this
Tville Dawg, I for one that doubts Tebow is injured at all.
By Tville Dawg
October 26, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this
Kalamazoo-you may be right. Read some of the tripe on the Gainesville Sun posts. Lots of discussion that he may be faking it.
DAWG preparations should have been conducted as if he’s 100%
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 26, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this
Tville Dawg, let me try that again. I for one doubt that Tebow is injured at all.
By a cut above
October 26, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this
If Tebow tries the jump pass will someone please put a helmet in his chest in mid air and take him down a notch or three? Pleasssse
By Tville Dawg
October 26, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this
Kal-got you loud and clear. I too doubt he is injured at all.
By BjohnDawg
October 26, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this
I really think the Gators and the Dawgs are more evenly matched then some would like to think.The question is will Urban’s staff outcoach Richt’s staff? I am a dawg fan, but if this season is any indication, our boys are going to have a rough day.Our offense needs to drive and keep them off the field. But the playcalling by Bobo has been a C+ at best.
On the other side of the ball, Martinez bend and down break defense has been stinkin up the gym.Ainge picked them apart.Tebow adds the ability to pull it down and run.
We need to take a lesson from Rutgers…blitzes coming from all directions. If they beat the pressure…finally. But at least make them work for it.
If I see another Tennessee type drill, I probably throw up my BBQ all over the 50” plasma.My stomach is not weak, but I am not sure I can can take another “dont show up” type of game.
Here’s hoping the defense and offense find a way to show up and beat the Gators.
Go Dawgs! And to hell with Ga Tech.
By gdawginkalamazoo
October 26, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this
GT, when we get to Tech’s level we will put Richt on the fryer. Until then keep wishing for something else to change.
By noyellowinthisblood
October 26, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this
Preach on kalamazoo. GT is an IDIOT!
By Wes
October 26, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this
BjohnDawg,
I’m not saying for a second that the coaching has been incredible this year, but you have to keep in mind that a lot of it is based on what you have to work with. We don’t have the emotional leader we normally do on either side of the ball. Not to mention the majority of the team, offense and defense, is either a first-time starter, or playing in a new role. Any staff would have a tough time w/ that.
By Rusty
October 26, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this
I’ll save everyone the trouble of reading Tony’s predictions. Just take whatever the pointspread is and that’s how Tony believes the game will end up. If you want some real analysis check out my site.
http://www.rustybanks.com
By Big Orange Pumpkin
October 26, 2007 9:48 PM | Link to this
As much as it pains me to say this…”Goooooo Dawgs”!! I hope UGA lays Tebow out and runs over the Gator defense!! Hit Tebow hard and hit him often Dawgs!! Then my Vols need to take care of Darth Visor!!
By Swampdawg
October 26, 2007 10:49 PM | Link to this
UGA will NEVER will this series w/FL on a consistent basis until the game is moved out of JVille. What’s happened in the past 17 years is a monstrosity and the SEC should be ashamed for letting it happen. There are actually two reasons Fl will continue to win this game if something isn’t done about it and I mean like NEXT YEAR. #1: The game must be taken out of Jville immediately. 15 losses in 17 games in Fl’s backyard. They have only 70 miles to travel to get to the game which makes them the home town favorite every year. #2: Only onetime since 1993 has GA had a bye before this game and that was in 2004. That means in the last 15 years GA has had only had 1 bye compared to FL’s 14..And there is GA’s 15 losses in the past 17 years. How can UGA allow this to happen? Right away these changes MUST take place because it is totally unjustified and unfair to GA. No wonder FL beats GA every year. Home team advantage and 2 weeks to prepare for GA every year. Come on UGA officials. Get with it and get this injustice corrected. Don’t stand by with your hands between your legs and let this continue to happen. Shame on you for putting GA players through this pressure and expectation every year to beat FL when they have all the advantages. Let’s get this series balanced out for a change. When that happens, you’ll start to see GA win most of the games or at least GA will be on a level playing field. At least it will give UGA an equal and balanced chance to win. Now they don’t have that. GO DAWGS*
By Dawgscrews
October 27, 2007 12:57 AM | Link to this
Get with the program Dawgs fans. The Dawgs need a coach who can motivate the players and have them believe in the system. I dont buy into the fact that Stafford is the qb for the Dawgs. If he struggles, give someone else a try. I know they are young, but there are other players on the team who deserve a chance. He needs to step up, be an in the face type of coach. Like he was when them stomped on the “V”, show that kind of attitude and get them fired up. They definately have playmakers on the field but just dont show it. We really dont have a STAR athlete on the field like we are used to seeing. Is coaching really a factor ?
By 3volpaul
October 27, 2007 8:15 AM | Link to this
As my bookie used to comment “What did the bulbs say”? The scoreboard tells all and I don’t see my Vols winning another game save La-lafayette (if their school bus makes it to Knoxberg). Philapotamus has to go. Time has passed him by. And yes Dawgs will hang for about a quarter, then Gators roll. Fla 43 Dawgs 17.
By heeldawg
October 27, 2007 9:19 AM | Link to this
The Gators should win this game. They have a better offense, and their defense can certainly stop Georgia’s, and their gameday coaching is probably better, too.
But they won’t.
This is the crux of the season for the Dawgs. Lose, and they’re probably looking at a 6-6 or 7-5 year. Win, and the sky’s the limit. Don’t think they don’t know that. Just like the Vols were hungrier in Knoxville, the Dawgs will be hungrier in J’ville. They’re due. And there’s not a lot the Gators can do to stop it. It’s just time.
Dawgs, 31-24.
By uga1989
October 28, 2007 12:50 AM | Link to this
Defense rose to the occasion! 42-30.
By TrueCrimson
October 28, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this
Dawgs will lose,
How’s that humble pie tasting?
Georgia Fans,
Don’t get too cocky — Florida’s just not that good this year. They graduated too much talent last year. Everyone got excited about them smashing creampuffs early in the season.
I just hope that Bama plays a good game next Saturday and that the Dawgs win out. I want a do-over in Atlanta. That would be a helluva matchup.
RTR!!!
By Bob
October 28, 2007 6:52 PM | Link to this
3volpaul,
Don’t quit your day job dude. Score pretty close, but you got the wrong team.