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DEL.ICIO.USAuburn wins a street fight against the Dawgs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We were 7-3 last week because we picked Alabama to upset LSU. With about three minutes left that pick was looking pretty good but Les Miles rolled the dice and won again.
That gives us a record of 68-32 as we head down the home stretch.
Here, without apology or a lot of intelligent thought, is another Fearless Friday Forecast.
1. Auburn at Georgia: The Bulldogs feel pretty good about themselves and rightfully so with impressive wins over Florida and Troy. But Auburn has three things going for them: 1) They are mean and nasty and will turn this game into a street fight; 2) They have a better defense, and 3) They are the visiting team and for some strange reason, the visitors seem to win this game most of the time. This will be an old fashioned smack-them-in-the-mouth kind of game. That kind of game favors Auburn. Auburn 17, Georgia 13.
2. Georgia Tech at Duke: Yellow Jacket running back Tashard Choice is ready to go and that means Georgia Tech will win, regardless of the opponent. Georgia Tech 31, Duke 14.
3. Arkansas at Tennessee: Tennessee is 5-0 at home and that usually means something. But Tennessee’s defense simply isn’t very good. Unless the Vols can force three or more turnovers, they can’t win. Arkansas 24, Tennessee 21.
4. Florida at South Carolina: The Head Ball Coach would love to knock his former Gators out of the SEC race. If his team were healthy, the Gamecocks would really have a shot. But Florida has too many weapons. Florida 24, South Carolina 14.
5. Alabama at Mississippi State: It’s only a short drive down U.S. 82 for Alabama, but it’s going to be hard for the Crimson Tide to get up after that heartbreaker last week against LSU. Alabama wins an ugly game. Alabama 14, Mississippi State 10.
6. Kentucky at Vanderbilt: Kentucky is still mathematically in the SEC East race while Vanderbilt needs a win to qualify for its first bowl since 1982. Commodores play well but come up short against a rested group of Wildcats. Kentucky 21, Vanderbilt 17.
7. Wake Forest at Clemson: The Tigers control their own destiny in the ACC Atlantic and will have a sellout when the Demon Deacons come to Death Valley. Cullen Harper throws a late touchdown and Clemson wins a close one. Clemson 17, Wake Forest 14.
8. Florida State at Virginia Tech: Florida State quarterback Drew Weatherford is starting to figure some things out and has gone two straight games without an interception. Virginia Tech has the best defense he has seen. Seminoles post their second straight upset. Florida State 17, Virginia Tech 16.
9. Kansas at Oklahoma State: The Jayhawks hung 76 points on Nebraska last week and now the whole world is knocking on their door. Everybody’s talking about the Nov. 24 showdown with Missouri. Okie State pulls the upset. Oklahoma State 14, Kansas 10.
10. Illinois at Ohio State: It is very tempting to pick Illinois because the best time to play Ohio State is the week before the Michigan game. But the No. 1 Buckeyes stumble through this game and get ready to go to Ann Arbor. Ohio State 20, Illinois 17.
Comments
By Tiger Bait
November 9, 2007 7:47 AM | Link to this
The College Football World Accoring to Tony
“Alabama will hold LSU to 17 points.”
Reality - dispite 3 turnovers and 14 penalities, LSU hangs 41 on Bama.
Anthony, continues his annual installment of making an assclown comment about LSU football. The 2006 installments were:
(1) LSU will have a disappointing season.
(2) JaMarcus will start the year as the starting QB, but will go to the sidelines shortly.
(3) Bama will beat LSU on Baton Rouge.
Tony, thanks again for giving Bama the kiss of death* against LSU once again.
By Matt
November 9, 2007 7:48 AM | Link to this
TB,
Last week before the LSU/Bama game you announced live on CBS in front of a national audience that you thought GA had the best chance to win the SEC East. However, here you picked Auburn to win the game so I am guessing you now no longer think UGA wins the East? You really flip-flopped quickly in a week’s time…
By DawgGrad311
November 9, 2007 7:52 AM | Link to this
Whenever there is a game between big rivals this year, you have always picked the wrong team to win…i.e. Alabama vs LSU, UGA vs FLA
So thanks for picking AU, b/c we all now know UGA will win.
Thanks bony tony
By Mikey
November 9, 2007 8:02 AM | Link to this
Special K and the Dawgs can street fight a little, too…
UGA 27 AU 21
By 007 Dawg
November 9, 2007 8:03 AM | Link to this
I feel better about the Dawgs. Tony also picked the Gayturds to beat us as well.
By UGA in black
November 9, 2007 8:06 AM | Link to this
I agree with all but two of your picks. I just can’t see Florida State winning back-to-back big games. I really think the game against BC was a fluke. Florida State will get caught reminiscing about last week while the Hokies pound them this week. I predict the Hokies win by at least 10. I also think Kansas will stay unbeaten at least one more week. I understand the need to pick an “upset” game this year (since we have one every week), but I think Ohio State has the better chance of getting upset. Kansas will win by at least 14 points. Ohio State will either get upset or win off an Illinois mistake.
By Mikey
November 9, 2007 8:07 AM | Link to this
T-
This week you will be 6-4 on your picks.
UGA will win
No way FSU beats VT
No way OK State beats Kansas ( and take the OVER not the under )
Wake over Clem
By Alpharetta Dawgs
November 9, 2007 8:09 AM | Link to this
I hope you are wrong about the Dawgs but I think you are right. Given that both O-lines are too young there is a good chance one of the starting QB’s will not finish the game which may determine the outcome.
I agree on most of the picks except Ok. St. has no defense so Kansas will roll and Va. Tech will prove that FSU still has big problems on offense.
By kill shot
November 9, 2007 8:09 AM | Link to this
You guys shoudn’t question the experts, they are “always” the kings of contradiction.
Big “win” over Troy, give me a break!
You geeky dawgs better break out 10 to 20 more stupid gimmicks to fire yourselves up for this one.
Tigerbait, you days are numbered. Back to deNardo football for people.
WAR EAGLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By kill shot
November 9, 2007 8:14 AM | Link to this
UGAly does not have enough stupid gimmicks to pull this one out.
WAR EAGLE!!!!!!!
By kill shot
November 9, 2007 8:14 AM | Link to this
UGAly does not have enough stupid gimmicks to pull this one out.
WAR EAGLE!!!!!!!
By Kill Shot Sucks
November 9, 2007 8:40 AM | Link to this
Kill Shot - Lighten up loser…It sounds like you are trying to convince yourself not others.h
The “black out” is not a gimmick just good fun that will have no impact on the outcome either way. Does letting your bird fly around the stadium ensure you a win in barnville? Does UGA running on the field help UGA win…NO it is just good fun that is what makes college football great! I would love it if the DAWGS came out in all black. It will have no impact on the games outcome and will not have an outcome in future games. It is just good hype and fun so RELAX everyone and don’t make it into something it isn’t!!!!
Go Dawgs!!!
By Tony Barnhart
November 9, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this
Look for my new weekly column..”Why I hate Tennessee and Why You Should Too”. Each week I will list my top 10 reasons why I do not and never will give the Vols any respect. Yes, they did blow the doors off of Georgia this year but I have always hated them.However, if they win the SEC East this year, I will submit an apology and resign my job immediately.
By KR
November 9, 2007 9:16 AM | Link to this
Nothing personal Tony, but I actually prefer it when sports writers pick us (Auburn) to lose. It keeps our team motivated.
The “blackout” has been discussed so much in the media that its potential impact on Auburn has been severely limited. If UGA playing in black jerseys happens at all, look for them to warm up in the red jerseys, go back to the locker room then come out for the game in black jerseys, possibly even black pants and jerseys.
As to the game: way too close to call. In over 35 years of watching, I have never tried to predict an outcome on this game and I’m not about to start now. But, it should be another in a long line of great games in this series.
Are there any other games this weekend?
WAR EAGLE!
By the ritz blitz
November 9, 2007 9:21 AM | Link to this
any blogger who dishes another university is totally classless…get a life…
By mcdawg
November 9, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this
except for vegas everyone is picking Auburn-lets talk about that instead of this stupid jersey thing-my gut agrees with you on the score but i think UGA has some emerging playmakers (J. Owens has huge game)that are getting better/healthier each week so i am going to flip the score on you Dawgs 17 Auburn 13
By tim
November 9, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this
The reason the line started a pick em for the GA and AU game is that these 2 teams are evenly matched. AU has a better defense up until now and GA has a better offense. I think Cox makes some mistakes and GA wins because of turnovers. Should be fun. Go dawgs. I think this will be a high scoring game. Don’t know why just have a feeling on it. GA 31 AU 27
By joe
November 9, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this
Tony it is amazing how wrong you have been about LSU over the years. I usually don’t reply b/c I have pretty thick skin but it does get old. Since LSU is out of your readers market they are easy to take shots at. You just look at them as “That” school that is 3 states away. Look, LSU wins, puts players in the pros, has passionate fans & when our players get in trouble we usually kick them off of the team instead of suspending them until they play a big game against an opponent like us. I’ll take our stupid, clueless lucky coach instead.
By Tech75
November 9, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this
I’d prefer to see both teams lose, if that was possible!
What happens after some number of overtimes - can a game be declared a tie?
That would be rich….LOL
By Joe Mac
November 9, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this
I’m not going to agree or disagree with Tony’s picks. We really don’t know what’s going to happen on a given Saturday, particularly this season. I can see Auburn winning a close one, and I can see Georgia running away with it. I won’t bet either way. I just hope our SEC teams represent themselves well on national TV once again. On another note, I kinda hope Georgia wears black jerseys. I think it would be cool if they do this only every now and then. I’m a nut about alternate uniforms. But if Penn State ever wore alternate unis, what in the world would the Lions wear? They’ve resembled the guards from The Longest Yard for years.
By GW
November 9, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this
All SEC games this year have looked like a street fight to me. Even so SEC schools get criticized for scheduling a nonconference arch rival (Tech, Clemson, FSU, etc.) and 3 of whoever else they can get. I wonder how eager Texas, Ohio St., Michigan, USC, Oregon, etc. are to join the street fight once every year. No writer asks that question.
By tim
November 9, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this
My picks like anyone cares: 1. UGA 31 AU 27 should be a battle like always 2. Tech 35 Duke 21 boring game 3. TN 35 Ark 31 Tenn is a better team at home 4. FL 35 SC 14 I can’t see SC winning this game unless turnovers or have about 3 trick play td 5. AL 24 MS St 14 The better team wins 6. KY 31 VAN 24 Should be a good game but KY has Woodson 7. Clemson 17 Wake 14 another close game 8. VT 21 FSU 10 I think VT def will cause FSU to revert to old ways 9. KS 45 OK St 38 both of these defenses are bad. I can’t see a low scoring defensive game 10. Ohio St 35 Ill 10 Don’t buy the hype that this is a good game.
By Michael
November 9, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this
Ohio State is 15-4-1 the week before they play Michigan. Tony, you’ve made the same BS statement about Ohio State being vulnerable the week before Michigan twice this week. If you’re going to repeat yourself, you may as well be right.
Now was that so hard?
By luvmydawgs
November 9, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this
Thanks Tony!!!!!!
You picked us to go 11-1 with our only loss to Florida…too bad we are 7-2 and we BEAT Florida!!!
You even picked us to lose to them the day before..you are kinda like Lee Corso PLEASE DON’T PICK US!!!!!!!!
Go Dawgs!!!
By tiger7_88
November 9, 2007 10:10 AM | Link to this
Tony’s right… if it turns into a smash-mouth street fight kind of game, Auburn wins.
If, however, neither defense comes to play (much like AU’s defense in last years game) and the game turns into which offense running up and down the field can score last, then UGa wins.
As a matter of fact, if AU’s defense plays like last year, UGa wins easily.
I think Muschamp will have his boys ready to play this year in Sanford Stadium.
By tigerman
November 9, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this
I heard that uga players will wear all black and rush the field after every big play to get fired up. Richt’s UF strategy will now become the norm.
By Mirna from smyrna
November 9, 2007 10:13 AM | Link to this
Tech75 = dummy
Which teans would you like to see tied? That would be rich? You must have gone to yech! Who talks like like that? This is Football man!!
By DawgEkong
November 9, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this
How bout we stop all this “my brain is biger than yours” crap and start talkin about stompin that dirty BAMA MUD CHICKEN into the dirt….GO DAWGS letting my true redneck shine by opeaning my beer on the corner of my CPU desk
By bruce
November 9, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this
Joe hit the nail on the head…your dislike for LSU permeates in all of your columns…The Bayou Bengals are good…and will continue to be good so get over it….Les is more…and keep on rolling you nasty tide!!
By Mirna from smyrna
November 9, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this
Dawgs win a close nasty fist fight. AU is ready to play but the boys are MAN ENOUGH. This one will go down like the Bama game. I am all for the Black out but it won’t matter if they have pink on once the game starts! Munson moment— Vandy must give UK all they can handle. Dawgs will be beat up and the early start next week will lend itself to first half let down and Woodson will pick us clean before we wake up. You have to respect AU this week for sure. Tubby has to be thinking big time revenge from last years beat down.
GO DAWGS!!!
By Roswell Ed
November 9, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this
**ritz blitz::
Dishes?
Yo dog you one hip mu fu ritz.
You’re the straight dupe.
You put the hizzle in the mcfizzle.
What else is a blog for besides yanking around other people. If it was about straight opinions they would really suck.
fo shizzle izzle ma nizzle
“And I am gone.”
“and he is gone”
all right all right all right
I now proclaim Ritz the whitest man in the ATL.
By MIKE GUNDY
November 9, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this
I’m 40! i’m a man! But I can’t beat Kansas! My team is a farce!
KU 40 OKSTATE 33
By yellowblood
November 9, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this
Attention: Tech Fans
There will be competing Tickle Piles after the Tech-Duke game on the commons area near the Duke Chapel. Please attend and show your school spirit but remember there will be no disrobing at this particular Tickle Pile as with all non-campus Tickle Piles.
By Forrest Gump
November 9, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this
Georgia loses to Auburn and Kentucky in spite of Richt appearing at halftime in a majorette outfit.
By azcat225
November 9, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this
Jeez, something in the air this morning, and it isn’t good. This blog so far is nastier than usual—-some of you not get that raise you were hoping for to bail you out of your sub-prime mortage?
I laugh every time some one, including several of my co-workers, brings up the Vegas line when talking about who is going to win a game. Vegas doesn’t give a crap about who wins or loses or by how much as long as the suckers’ money is evenly balanced. That’s why the line moves all week—-duh.
Rule of thumb: The nastier a fan is about the opponent, the more nervous they are about the outcome of the game.
And finally, I doubt Tony really gives two cr*ps in a rain barrel about your righteous indignation over his “slurs” against your teams as he heads to the bank to cash his multiple paychecks.
Shalom.
By azcat225
November 9, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this
I’ll check back later to see if Atlanta Gator and others have posted; I need some intelligence and reasoning in my day today.
By ARdawg
November 9, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this
Tony
I don’t know about the rest of the Dawg bloggers but I take some solice in the fact you pick us to lose. Your 53% picking percentage is less accurate than a chicken drop.
1- Dawgs win 19-17 2-Who cares 3-Arkansas pounds Vols by 20 4- Agreed All the rest- Who cares
By DecaturDog
November 9, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this
Tech75…
Glad we in the SEC can provide you with some GOOD football to talk about.
By WowWhatAnIdiot
November 9, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this
I cant believe you call yourself “Mr. Football.”
Even an Auburn grad could figure out that the Oklahoma St - Kansas game will have over 50 total points. I’m hoping your 14-10 prediction is for the 1st Quarter.
MORON
By Lance
November 9, 2007 11:51 AM | Link to this
Mr. College Football? No. Mr. Idiot Handicapper. Glad I do not bet his picks because if I did my home would be in foreclosure.
By Replay
November 9, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this
What is it with your scoring guesses? All these low -scoring, tight games, well except for GT putting 31 on Duke. I like your picks, but add some points and spread to the scores and I’m with you, mostly.
By matt
November 9, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this
will you please get over this street fight thing. this is the same auburn team that tested south florida and miss state ‘s manhood, right? georgia knows how to play physical football too. tony, get a new catch phrase cause the manhood thing is getting a little old!
By shane
November 9, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this
1-dogs open with the long ball,uga 34,au,24. 2-tech coasts to a win,or chan is really in trouble.all bennett has to do in this one is hand off to choice,28 tech poinfs in the FIRST half.3-arkansas is on a roll,ut gets rolled.like a french quarter drunk.4-upset special,uf has two go to guys,one is the qb.sos has had all week to think about it,and he’s angry.sc wins on a field goal,24-21.5-saban will not let bama be upset,miss st lacks depth,and an offense.bama wins big in the second half.6-uk is fading,vandy in an upset.7-clemson wins,or little tommy is back on the hot seat.tigers control the clock,and the game,with their running backs.8-the noles are trying to work their way back,vt’s d is overated,noles in a blowout.9-kansas,and it’s not even close,ok st has no d.10-osu wins at home,and it’s not that close.
By Just Stop
November 9, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this
Florida has the 2nd best run D in the SEC (better than Auburn’s) and Georgia steamrolled them for 200 yards rushing. All this hype about Auburn’s big nasty scary defense is nonsense. This game, like always, will come down to play calling and execution. Both teams are “man enough”. Please spare us that line of media crap once and for all.
By SuperFan
November 9, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this
Good point by Azcat. I have argued with people till I am blue in the face trying to get them to understand that the line is just a tool to get even money bet on both sides. You could make a living betting the opponent for Alabama, ND or any school with particularly rabid fans who think their team will win no matter what.
I am a GA fan, went to school there. But I love Auburn for the quality intensity of the rivalry and for the various connections between Auburn and Georgia. I have just spent an hour (of my employer’s time) studying stats of both teams. I would like to predict a Georgia blow out, but it looks to me like a very close game. If the Dogs have an edge it is because the quality of their losses is higher than the quality of Auburn’s losses. Auburn has lost to a great LSU team but also to pretty good but not great Miss State and USF. Georgia has lost to a mediocre SC but it was so early in the season I think that our young players had not yet matured enough to handle the pressure. We lost a game to UT that was one of the most mediocre, lacking intensity games that I have seen a Georgia team play since Donnan was the coach. I hope that was an anomaly due to the emotion of the season. If the intense Dogs show up they win a close one. If the flat, unemotional Dogs show, Auburn wins an ugly, but close game.
By Gabe
November 9, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this
Auburn will win. UGA hasn’t faced a defense like Auburns yet. Knowshon is good, but he won’t have over 100 yards…AU kept McFadden to around 50 yards and a 2 ypc average. McFadden is the best RB in the sec. UGA is not a legitimate top 10 team too. After this game, they will be just out of the top 20 (21 or something).
By crs
November 9, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this
Arkansas also can’t pass the ball to save their life. Not a good comparison.
By My Two Cents
November 9, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this
The barners keep hanging their hat on the Arkansas game but LSU showed what a balanced attack can do to Auburn’s defense. They scored 30 points and had nearly 500 yards of total offense. Auburn’s defense is far from invincible.
By LESD
November 9, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this
I have a lot of respect for your opinion, Tony. Your record speaks for itself. But I think it’s bizarre that you believe the Oklahoma State defense can hold the Kansas offense to 10 points. After reading that, I felt better about the Dawgs’ chances of surprising you on Saturday.
By SuperFan
November 9, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this
Gabe, Arkansas doesn’t compare to UGA. Dogs have a BALANCED offense. It’s easy to stack against the run if you know it’s coming. Georgia has the best arm in the SEC leading the team.
By LESD
November 9, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this
Looks like a lot of Auburn fans are still chapped by last year’s beat-down.
You better come to play, Auburn, because I guarantee you the Dawgs are ready to go.
By War Eagle
November 9, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this
I agree on all picks except Bama-_Miss State, State will win and VaTech will win over FSU… CTT has the best record in the country for winning against Top 10 teams, (I am not sure, but its like 9-2 and won 14 out last 16 SEC road games, both to LSU. Throw stats out tee it up and good luck dawgs against KY and Tech…Vols WILL NOT WIN OUT
By War Eagle
November 9, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this
MY two Cents, have you check talent level Of LSU compred to UGA and Auburn? There is a difference…
By ARdawg
November 9, 2007 1:29 PM | Link to this
Two Cents
I agree with you. I’ve heard way too much comparison of the AU/AR game when infact the comparison is moot. LSU and USF showed the weakness of the AU defense with a balanced attack. I think Knowshon would be flattered with the McFad comparison. But the fact is Georgia’s offense is much more dimensional than Arkansas.
I think Auburn has an excellent defense and is going to be tough. The secondary is sometimes suspect but the DL is quick. Stafford can over come it, he has all the weapons to make it look bad. The bigger question in this game is, can the Auburn offense get going and put more on the board than Ga? I believe it’s going to ride on how well Martinez has prepared the Ga defense as to who wins this game
By John
November 9, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this
Smack em in the mouth game bad for Georgia? Really? Was the Florida game a tickle contest?
By tim
November 9, 2007 1:43 PM | Link to this
War eagle have you checked the talent level. KY beat lsu and lsu could easily have 2 or 3 losses. The talent level is about equal. LSU defense is better because they are more experienced. UGA offense I would say is better than LSU’s. AU has equal defense to LSU but worse offense of the 3 Compare Jacob 500+ rushing LSU Moreno 1000 + rushing GA Flynn 1600 11TD LSU Stafford 1800 15TD GA
defense UGA 22.4 LSU 17.4
By BNAS
November 9, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this
what the hell is Auburn’s mascot? what the hell is a War Eagle? That is really queer. LSU are the real tigers.
Go DAWGS!
By War Eagle
November 9, 2007 2:04 PM | Link to this
Tim, disagree, you forgot one small item…Coaching, the level is different . CTT and CMR has forgot more football than Les Miles knows. He is a Big 12 coach, not SEC. I hope he does not go to Michigan.ARDawg, you post like a coach, are you really Frank Boyles? I agree, you have some very good points.
By tim
November 9, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this
not sure what you disagree with. are you saying the talent level at one of these schools is different than the other?
By SugarHillDawg
November 9, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this
I PRAY Auburn’s defense plays us like they played Arky, we will (as Cowherd says) “boat-race them!!!Go DAWGS!!!!
By dawgfan
November 9, 2007 3:10 PM | Link to this
Tony,
Are you really serious? You are saying that nobody in the SEC will score more than 24 this weekend? I’m afraid you’ve lost your freakin’ mind. I really didn’t have a good feeling for the Dawgs this week but you sure have made me feel a little better with your assenine picks.
By BJohnDawg
November 9, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this
THIS WILL BE A WAR!HIDE THE WOMEN AND THE CHILDREN!ISSUE EXTRA PADS AND BODY ARMOR.
Its one thing to take some Trojans. Is a totally different battle to grab a War Eagle.
I expect nothing less then a see saw back and forth battle. We are going to have some wounded. We are going to lose some. We might lose Larry on this one. His old tired body just may not be able to handle the stress of this game. Hell I may not be able to handle it.Will need to down some corn mash to get a starting jolt.
I think we have the better offense and War Eagle has the better defense( and the best defensive coach in Muschamp).Stafford has to be on and Chandler and the Wide Outs too, because Auburn is going to load the box and say “Moreno, run if you think you can”. Bobo has to call a balanced game, and LEAVE THAT STUPID TRICK PLAY FROM STAFFORD AT HOME!
This game may come down special teams to who makes the biggest kicks,hits, and returns on special teams.And that is where I really like our Dawgs.
Since we dont want Lou ” I cannot motivate a sand gnat” Holtz give the pep talk, I am going to give it.
**Men,Dont think about the SEC East. Dont think about Kentucky, or the Buggs or an SEC championship game.
And Dont think about getting laid Saturday night from your girlfriend at the sorority house if you lose this one.
Think about beating a tough opponent in Auburn. So you can ride that sugar express all of Saturday night.
Now,Lets go get us some Eagle.**
Go Dawgs!And to hell with Ga Tech
By gdawginkalamazoo
November 9, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this
matt, regarding your first post. That was last week, this is this week. Wait till pre-game and he will have SC winning the East.
War Eagle, I thought the same at the beginning of the season regarding LSU. And I thought they were clear cut #1 in the country and I still do. However, KY, Bama, you guys and UF has shown that they can be matched talent wise and beaten. Difference is that crazy a$$ coach they have. Miles is insane with the calls he makes. Based on football knowledge or not. They could easily have 4 loses. Perfect season for a crazy coach to triumph.
By Bill
November 9, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this
Gamecocks in a stunner. Mark it down.
By Tim
November 9, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this
Tony- Good picks and I agree with all except Auburn will get their lunches handed to them. Very little offense from AU verse the dual threat from UGA. It will be similar to the Florida game.
By Xenophon
November 9, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this
GA vs AU will not be as close as many think. GA by 14.
By 6NAROW
November 9, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this
My archrival Martinez will actually dial up some blitzes and beat Muschamp at his own game. That will make the Cox of last year’s UGA game show up with multiple turnovers. Dawgs win going away.
By Realistic Ricky
November 9, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this
Tim…
What have you been smoking??? UGA has a better offense than LSU? Auburn will get their lunches handed to them? You seem to be a typical Dawg zealot who thinks UGA is about three times better than they really are. Auburn owes UGA one for last year, and rest assured they will pay the debt back on Saturday. This game will be a carbon copy of the UT game, with Auburn dominating on both sides of the ball.
By chase
November 9, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this
HERE is ALL you need to know about the game on Saturday!!!!!
Auburn has the 92nd rated Offense in the COUNTRY= Not very good!!!
Florida’s RUSH DEFENSE is BETTER than AUBURN’s and UGA got over 200 yards on them
Georgia’s D-Fense is 4th in the SEC= Not too bad
Georgia has a running back, Fla didn’t, UGA has a passing game, ARK didn’t so those comparisons don’t mean much!!
Georgia will WIN a fight of a ballgame 27-17!!!
By chase
November 9, 2007 6:28 PM | Link to this
Bonus: Gamecocks beat the Gators and the VOLS lose to ARK and Kentucky!!!!
By Sam
November 9, 2007 7:10 PM | Link to this
Auburn will put Ga. in the Dog house. Auburn plays good sound defense. They seem to find a way to win. After Sat. Georgia will only be able to look back at the Fla. game as the high for their season. MaFadden will run wild at Knoxville, Vols will never be able to stop him and Ky. will beat the Vols too. Look for Fulmer to gain the hot seat.
By sofladawg
November 9, 2007 7:13 PM | Link to this
Tony everyweek you say bad things about UGA’S Defense and The Dawgs are going to hang 1/2 a hundred on your boyfriend Muschamp… all that ever matters in a football game is the final score not yards…
By exjupiter
November 9, 2007 7:43 PM | Link to this
If UGA wins I’ll be coming to pay you a visit.
By Hootie
November 9, 2007 8:53 PM | Link to this
From “Mr. College Football” himself
http://www.fanblogs.com/acc/006981.php
Mr. College Football has spoken - it’s the Seminoles and Yellow Jackets this year in the ACC. Tony Barnhart, Mr. College Football at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, says FSU and Georgia Tech represent the best of their respective divisions.
May 7, 2007
By simpleman
November 9, 2007 11:45 PM | Link to this
I think the AU-GA game will be another great one and very close. It’s a great rivalry where both teams and fans respect one another.
However, some of the DAWGS comments are flawed.
GA fans are the ones who keep heralding Knowsh*t as the second coming so it’s natural for AU fans to point out how it’s defense held the best two back tandem in the SEC to their lowest output of the season. Sure they’re not a balanced team like LSU but no one else has been able to stop them. I would also shy away from any comparisons to LSU. If GA makes it to the SEC game (and they should as Tenn will implode and NOT stop the ARK running attack) they will find out what balance really means.
The reference to USF’s balance attach is poor as well. AU lost that game straight up but 5 turnovers (most inside their own 20) didn’t help. At least AU admits their defeats vs. GA who uses terms like “we didn’t show up” or “they got lucky”. Hey you get beat - and badly at times. Consistency has never been a GA virtue.
Finally, how can GA fans list their losses as “quality” losses? Tenn and SC? You will be the SEC east champion but only because you’re queen of the pigs.
Again, I think it’s a close game - the Vegas boys have it close (interesting given the home team usually is spotted 3 points off the top). I just want the DAWGS to get real - you have an average team - AU has an average team. We’re both young and will be much better next year - now THAT will be a game.
God Bless the SEC! And please don’t drink and drive.
By simpleman
November 9, 2007 11:56 PM | Link to this
Chase-
I forgot to answer your question the other night about “hiding” behind my name and being a closet Tech fan. Well you forgot to listen to your mama and go to bed.
Truth is I didn’t go to college - I’m not that smart and have little money (hence the name SimpleMan).
I did clean toilets at Auburn stadium a few seasons (during the Barfield years) and spent more time throwing up on bad play calling and a waste of talent (3 backs in the same backfield make All Pro and you can’t post a winning season?). However, I wouldn’t say I am a closet AU fan. I just didn’t like you throwing stats out like you had that turrets or something.
You GA boys just seem to mix up your facts and such. So I like to jump in from time to time to set the record straight.
Also, go easy on Tony. I cleaned toilets at the AJC for a spell as well and he’s good people. In fact, they (the AJC) are all good people and it’s a shame that hardly anyone reads news anymore. Too busy checking to see if Britney forgot to wear panties. Oh but I digress.
Son your mama is really calling now - go to bed and rest up for the big game. Please don’t drink and drive.
God Bless the DAWGS!
By Brad
November 10, 2007 12:19 AM | Link to this
Put your money where your mouth is partner!
GO DAWGS!
By Shane
November 10, 2007 5:53 AM | Link to this
Georgia has every thing in front of them , well thats if Tennessee can atleast loose one of their 3 remaining games. This game makes me nervous but I think if we can get our running game going we will to much for Auburn the black jerseys would in my opinion help set the tone.
By Shane
November 10, 2007 5:54 AM | Link to this
Georgia has every thing in front of them , well thats if Tennessee can atleast loose one of their 3 remaining games. This game makes me nervous but I think if we can get our running game going we will be to much for Auburn the black jerseys would in my opinion help set the tone.
By cmoore
November 10, 2007 6:36 AM | Link to this
It will be a strret fight alright but the out come will be Georgia win!!!!
By bbcsickdawg
November 10, 2007 9:06 AM | Link to this
dear santa, please bring my xmas gift a month early.all i ask for is for auburn, tennessee, florida, and tech to all lose the same day. coffee and cake waiting!
By Big Dawg
November 10, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this
Tony my picks vs yours
My gut feeling says the Dawgs come out and play the way are capable and win a close, hard fought game. BTW Georgia is the better overall team.
I agree with this pick because Duke isn’t a very good team.
While I hope Arkansas wins, my gut says the Vols who are a different team at home vs. the road will play better on defense and will win because Arkansas is one dimensional team.
This one I think South Carolina will win because they were humiliated by Arkansas last week and not many people are giving them a chance.
Alabama should win but they are coming off an emotional loss to LSU last week, this game is a toss up. Al in a close game.
I agree with this pick.
I agree with this one as well.
FSU in a close one- both teams have great defenses but FSU seems to be getting their act together on offense as the offensive line has started to jell.
Kansas will win as they are one of the best teams in the country this year. Well balanced on both offense and defense.
Illinois in an upset.
By Big Dawgs
November 10, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this
bbcsickdawg
I agree except for GT who I also pull for except when they play the Dawgs.
By Atlanta Gator
November 10, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this
Who knows? The recent home field disadvantage in this series makes it entirely unpredictable. I predict Auburn, but that’s nothing more than a gut feeling based on Auburn’s defense and UGA’s inconsistent quality of play. Should be a good game to watch in any event.
Good grief. The fact that a Duke-vs-Tech match-up is even worthy of discussion speaks volumes about the present state of the Tech program. Like the political challengers always say, “it’s time for a change.”
Arkansas runs up and down the field, and back again. The Tennessee defensive line better have their game of the season, or their team will surely lose.
Yes, the Ol’ Ball Coach would love to win this one nearly as much as beating UGA, but unless the Gators have a meltdown, the Evil Genius does not yet have the quarterback or depth to play four quarters against the Gators.
Tony is right. Bama wins, but it will be uncomfortably close and in doubt most of the game.
Welcome to the New SEC, where the Kentucky-Vanderbilt game IS relevant to these two teams and others. Football is Lexington? What next, basketball in Gainesville?
Wake Forest is a better coached team than Clemson. Clemson loses too many games that they should win. Cheers for the over-performing underdog school from North Carolina.
This game will tell us a lot about the direction of the Seminole program. Win, and it may appear to the game in which the corner was turned. Lose, and the Seminoles may have several more years of winter, with or without Bobby.
Miss Scarlett, I lied. I don’t know nuthin’ ‘bout birthin’ no babies … and even less about the psychology of a second-tier Big XII match-up like this one. Well, okay, If pushed I’ll randomly pick Kansas because it’s fun to see basketball schools like UK and WFU win football games.
Buckeyes, but the Fightin’ Illini will keep it interesting. Prove us wrong, Zooker, and you’ll get a big bear hug from your old friends in the SEC.
By jim
November 10, 2007 7:17 PM | Link to this
You better give it up buddy, you didn’t do so good this week. Good show dawgs!!!!
By La Jolla Dawg
November 10, 2007 7:22 PM | Link to this
Hi Tony, I watched the entire game and managed not to break!!! Are you man enough to admit you don’t know as much as you think you do, Mr. College Football? I hate to be nasty, but your caveman remarks (remember, “Leave the women and children at home”?) and lack of ability to pick winners consistently makes you deserving of a poke or two. Keep picking against Georgia—please!
By 10gadawg
November 10, 2007 7:35 PM | Link to this
Barnhart your an idiot ….. the UGA/UA pick is exactly why no one listens to you.
By dawgingatorville
November 10, 2007 8:02 PM | Link to this
Barnhart, I don’t think you know as much about football as you like to think, but keep picking UGA to lose, becaue everytime you do THEY WIN!!!
GO DAWGS!
By naplesdawg
November 10, 2007 8:21 PM | Link to this
Dawgs do what dawgs do…when dog fights…what now Tony B…anymore predictions against the Dawgs this season? or gonna jump on the bandwagon? here’s one that’s a lock for next season for you…Dawgs as National Champs…knowshon backed up by caleb…stafford on the money…receivers make good…defense hitting people in the mouth!!! put your bets down now!
By I am a Loser
November 10, 2007 8:32 PM | Link to this
How about a good pick next week for me. I took Auburn & 2, based on your prediction, because, you know all about the DOGS.
By Mikey
November 10, 2007 10:27 PM | Link to this
**Hey T-
Looks like you will be 4-6 this week
Do us a favor next week- pick Kentucky
Dawgs Roll… Where are all the War Dam Eagles that were crowing Friday ** ???
By The Truth
November 11, 2007 1:00 AM | Link to this
Hey, Gabe. Let’s take a look at [your predictions] (http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfb/entries/2007/11/09/auburnwinsa_s.html#comment-1749232)
Auburn will win. … WRONG UGA hasn’t faced a defense like Auburns yet. … REALLY? Auburn didn’t look that tough to me. Knowshon is good, but he won’t have over 100 yards … WRONG (101 yards) UGA is not a legitimate top 10 team too. … REALLY? So is, say, LSU a “legitimate” top 10 team in your opinion? Because they barely beat Auburn. The Dawgs rolled ‘em. After this game, they will be just out of the top 20 (21 or something) … WRONG … Try top 8. Better luck on next week’s edition of Gabe’s Bodacious Picks.
By Upset UGA fan
November 11, 2007 1:12 AM | Link to this
Great win, but Richt has turned us into FSU! We looked like a bunch of thugs! UGA doesn’t dance on sidelines, late hit and trash talk the whole game. Vince Dooley must be pulling his hair out from the skybox watching all that.
By Thugs?
November 11, 2007 7:25 AM | Link to this
Your green is showing through … envy at it’s best…
O’ by the way “thugs” smoke pot, “thugs” end up in prison … they get kicked off the team at UGA .. and long before the four strikes and your out stuff at UT.
UGA the biggest bunch of moped riding thugs in the country …
By Big Dawg
November 11, 2007 8:48 AM | Link to this
Big win. This is the start of something good. There’s nothing wrong with a little shake up and fun. Mark will finally start to tap into more of GA’s top players b/c were are having fun in the Dawg nation now.
By RufustheRoadRunner
November 11, 2007 8:50 AM | Link to this
Barnyard gets paid to go 4-6 in straight up picks? Some expert.
By Phat Phil
November 11, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this
Change your name to “Tony Blowhard”..because thats about all you are good at. You need to recheck that Tennessee - Arkansas score and stats. There was a PIG ROAST in Knoxville on Saturday. You sucked more this week than typical. Why don’t you call in sick for the column next week as I am sure you will pick Vandy to destroy the Vols at home!!
By BWH Dawg
November 11, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this
Tony,
You are the MOST overrated so called college football expert I know of. You have a penchant for stating the obvious and seldom bring ANY real insight. You love Steve Spurrier and Bobby Bowden with Urban Meyer a close third. (Hum, sounds like a Florida love fest). You seldom give Mark Richt credit and jump on the Dawgs bandwagon only when it is obvious to EVERYONE else that we are truly good.
Tony, please don’t ever pick the Dawgs because you are not worthy of being right when we are victorious.
One last thing, Bulldog nation DON’T EVER buy Tony’s books (e.g., What It Means to Be a Dawg). Since he fails to give us much credit, why should he profit from our success? No love from Tony should equal no money from book sales.
By dawgfan
November 11, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this
Tony,
You really must be feeling like an idiot this morning… Did you really think that Auburn would beat UGA? You must be tapping into some of Coker’s stash… Have I said I hate the VOLS? I was at the game and have been to most home games for the past few years. I think the fans were awesome. Probably the loudest I’ve ever heard Sanford. It was nice to see the BullDawg Nation all adhere to the request and bring out the BLACK!!! Have I said I hate the VOLS? Because I was at the UGA game, I didn’t see any of the TN game. Their defense must’ve shown up like they did against us. All we can hope for is Kentucky come out with a win. But, we really can’t worry about them. We gotta just keep pouring it on in our games and let the chips fall as they may. If TN does make it to Atlanta, they could really be an embarrassment. I’m sure LSU is pulling for them to win out. I don’t think they want to play us, the roll we’re on now. Have I said I hate the VOLS?
GO DAWGS!!! Keep it up…
By Dr Morpheus
November 11, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this
The black jersies with the red helmets looked…., well, preppy. No self-respecting thug would ever look that sharp. No letdown against Woodson ‘cause they are a better team than Auburn. And for our next trick, throwback uniforms with silver britches and hemets…and black jerseys..? No bad idea, we’d be mistaken for the Oakland Raiders.
By RCHS 75" DAWG
November 11, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this
Where’s all these mouthy ALBARN fans now! All that talk about smacking us in the mouth, where is it now! I’ll tell you where it is, back home crying to yo mama about the Dawgs kicking your a**! Oh and how did that revenge thing work out for you? Not to good! Just as I thought all along that you are just “Paper Tigers!
GO DAWGS!
By SICEM
November 11, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this
Great game the DAWGS are starting to click on all cylinders now and could very well win out. I just hope somehow the Vol’s lose one. Ah and as I said this past week the Buckeyes and the Little 10 would be exposed again they never should have been #1 to start with. Now be truthful pollsters and no matter how bad you hate it put that SEC team at #1 where they should have been all along. GO DAWGS AND GO SEC! EXCEPT TENNESSEE! And whichever team Spurrier is coaching!
By lrw
November 11, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this
SINCE YOU ARE MR. COLLEGE FOOTBALL surely you know that UGA-AUB is not the oldest fooetball rivalry in the south.
By Augustadawg
November 11, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this
Now Tommy T will really go to Texas A&M and a lot sooner than previously planned. He’ll have to pack his bags, put on a disguise, and haul tail to the Greyhound station (if they run on Sunday in Alabama). And the folks in Texas will wonder why he’s reporting to the new job early. He’s not reporting for work. He just HAD to get away. Oh, I would hate to be Tommy today. I can put up with Tennessee and Spurrier. But I hate Auburn.
By gadawg
November 11, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this
Hey kill shot, you may pick up your black crying towl at the UGA book store.
By Large Orange
November 11, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this
Hey “dawgfan” or is that “dawgfag”. You may hate the Vols but I can assure you I HATE the Bulldogs much more than you could possibly hate the Vols! Might I simply remind you and the rest of the inbred dogcrapnation of the last 2 A*******THUMPINGS the Vols gave to the little pooches! arf..arf..arf..LMBOAF at you
By UGA Fan
November 11, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this
Tony good Call on the UGA-Auburn Game!
Let me guess Kentucky is going to man handle us too??
By Jeff
November 11, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this
Large Orange,
Did someone hurt your feelings? What are you doing on a UGA blog anyway? How many points did UT give up to UF? How many did Cal point up on you? Your inbred fans do nothing but whine about your head coach. I hope you fire Fulmer and replace him with Charlie Weiss. Shut the f… up and stay off our blog.
By Dawgs2007
November 11, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this
Go eat another Corndog, Tony! And blow it out ya A$$!
By georgiagirl147
November 11, 2007 6:29 PM | Link to this
Good to see you improved that record there TB….missed 5 of 10….excellent. I’ll just have to remember not to get too upset with your picks from now on.
By DublDawg
November 11, 2007 7:03 PM | Link to this
Tony:
How do you like your crow served?
Where are all the Auburn fans who have nothing better to do than post on a Georgia blog?
Where is the trash talking?
Bulldogs get your typing fingers?
By real dawg
November 11, 2007 7:17 PM | Link to this
and to think that you guys make big money to be wrong most of the time
By FLA DAWG
November 11, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this
Well Tony, It’s Sunday and your picks are so wrong that I am starting to lose confidence in you my friend. As I predicted, the Dawgs gained midseason confidence after a huge win over the Gators and the knowledge of having beaten Auburn last year. The Dawgs have become a Juggernaut and will run the board for the last two games and whoever they play in postseason.
UNCHAINED YARD DAWGS WILL CHEW UP KY & GA Tech - Guarranteed!
By dimpleballdawgs
November 11, 2007 8:01 PM | Link to this
I thought being down 4 dimes mean’t I didn’t have a clue pickin’ games, Seems no one does!!!
Go DAWGS!!!
By jay
November 11, 2007 8:04 PM | Link to this
Hey auBarnhart. Go ahead and complete the transition and move to Bristol Conn. You have to suck up to the Northeast-centric sports idiots at ESPN. Go ahead and move up there so you can write about Syracuse, Rutgers, the Jets, Giants, Yankees and BoSox. Those are the only sports ESPN cares about. You probably know as much about the NFL and hockey as you know about the SEC.
By OldDawg55
November 12, 2007 12:50 AM | Link to this
Well, Tony, do you feel somewhat dumb after your great picks…who doubted the Dawgs..aka the Champions of Alabama…Bama, Troy, and Auburn fell to the Dawgs. Hey, the Trojans were the tougher of the three…no wonder Bama nor Auburn will schedule the men of Troy…check the polls Tony and write us a decent piece in the sports rag…Go Dawgs!
By CapeCodDawg
November 12, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this
If being found face down in a gutter is winning then congratulations Auburn. There’s a new sheriff in town and his name is Moreno.
By FLA DAWG
November 12, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this
You know Tony, after such an awful prediction record last week you really should say SOMETHING!
By dirty dave
November 12, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this
Tony-U R a Genius!! Ah ha ha ha ha ha