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How huge is UGA’s loss of Sturdivant?

By Tony Barnhart | Thursday, August 14, 2008, 07:21 AM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

This is hard to believe, but two weeks from tonight we will play the first games of the 2008 season. And because the injury bug has bitten frequently in the last seven days, there are some things that need to get resolved in a hurry.

Here are just a few of the burning questions that need to get answered in the next 14 days.

1. How huge will the loss of Trinton Sturdivant be for Georgia? I think it’s really huge but managing these kind of things is what coaches are paid to do and why recruiting for depth is so important. If this injury happens on an SEC team with serious depth issues, it could be devastating. But, as Chip Towers pointed out, over the past few seasons Georgia has made recruiting offensive linemen a priority. This is where that decision should pay off.

Georgia will put another really good player into that left tackle spot. But I also know this: There is a reason that Sturdivant has been holding down the left tackle spot pretty much since the day he walked onto campus. He was the best lineman Georgia had. The Bulldogs will still be good at that position. But they can’t be AS good. On such subtle distinctions championships are sometimes won or lost in the SEC. Only time will tell.

And here is the other question. Do you move right tackle Kiante Tripp, over to the left side? Some coaches say no because now you’re putting new players at TWO different positions, creating more disruption on the offensive line. Other coaches say you have to put the best player possible at left tackle because he protects the blind side of your quarterback.

And keep this in mind if you’re a Georgia fan. Under new defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson, South Carolina is working on different ways to take advantage of the skills of its best pass rusher, Eric Norwood. Norwood has moved to outside linebacker but Johnson told me that Norwood would continue to put pressure on quarterbacks because he does it so well. Georgia will see a lot of Norwood when the Bulldogs go to Columbia on Sept. 13.

2. Will Mitch Mustain be the guy at Southern Cal? USC quarterback Mark Sanchez dislocated his left kneecap in practice last Friday. Sanchez said he hopes to be back for the opener at Virginia on Aug. 30.

This opens the door for Mustain, who won eight games as a true freshman at Arkansas in 2006 but transferred after a serious falling out with Houston Nutt and the Razorback coaching staff.

A lot of people have questioned whether or not all the drama surrounding Mustain’s transfer was really necessary. I know because I was one of them. But there were a lot of people in Arkansas who are convinced that Nutt completely mishandled the entire Mitch Mustain situation and forced a great player to go elsewhere. The fallout on all sides was considerable and the hurt feelings are still significant.

It would be sweet redemption for Mustain if he were able to take over the USC offense and have some success. And it sure would make a lot of Arkansas fans ever madder to see Mustain playing pitch and catch in a Southern Cal uniform on national television against Ohio State on Sept. 13. This will be fun to watch.

3. Will Tennessee have a cakewalk at UCLA? Last spring Patrick Cowan, projected to be UCLA’s starting quarterback, injured his knee and was lost for the season. On Tuesday Ben Olson, his backup, had surgery to repair a broken right foot. Now the Bruins and Rick Neuheisel are down to junior college transfer Kevin Craft and redshirt freshman Chris Forcier.

One of those guys is going to have to take the first snap against Tennessee on Sept. 1 at the Rose Bowl.

Any time a team has to fly out to the West Coast to play it is not easy. But this injury increases the possibility that Tennessee won’t have to fight tooth and nail to get out of Pasadena with a win. Understand that the first three weeks (UCLA, off week on Sept. 6, UAB on Sept. 13) for Tennessee are about getting ready to host Florida on Sept. 20 and then go tot Auburn on Sept. 27.

The injuries at UCLA could make that process a little easier. Or not.

4. Who is going to be Auburn’s starting quarterback?: OC Tony Franklin told me that at some point he would name a starting quarterback-either sophomore Kodi Burns or JUCO transfer Chris Todd. That decision is coming soon.

Burns got more work in the new offense during spring practice because Todd had a dead arm. But Todd knows the offense inside and out because he’s been running some version of it for most of his football life.

My money is on Burns, who has made great strides as a passer since the end of last spring.

“At first I wasn’t sure if Kodi could throw the ball well enough to run our offense but then I saw his high school tape. He was a very good passer but something happened after he got here,” Franklin said. “It wasn’t anybody’s fault. But these things just happen.”

Burns also has the ability to plant his foot and make defenders miss, which is very important in this offense. Todd will play a lot because he’s very talented. The fact is that if you run the spread offense, you have to have two quarterbacks ready to go at all times.

5. Will Josh Jarboe make the most of his third (and probably final) chance at Troy?

I think so. Jarboe was released at Oklahoma when it was discovered that he had made a short video with references to gun violence. This was after he had been kicked out of high school for bringing a gun onto school property.

Now he lands at Troy, which could be the best possible move for him. Troy has a very competitive program on the rise, but it is not in the white-hot spotlight of a place like Oklahoma or the SEC. He’ll get a chance to develop as a player and a person.

Ryan Perrilloux got a second chance at Jacksonville State and Jarboe deserves this third chance at Troy.

But at the risk of sounding like a dad, here is a piece of advice to the young man: If football is really important to you then you’ll simplify your life. Concentrate on football and going to school. That’s it. This is your last chance.

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By SecIsFootball

August 14, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this

The loss of TS is BIG for UGA. He was a starter as a true freshman at left tackle in the SEC which means no one on the UGA team was good enough to beat him out. He protects the QB’s blind side. Hate to see a kid with that kind of talent get injured.
Mustain had all the hype in the world but proved what type of kid he was when at Arkansas. Once Sanchez heals up, it will be his job again.
UT should win that game but it wont be a cake walk.
The starter for AU will be Burns but they will rotate a lot. Burns will be more of the running QB because I still dont believe Tubs has a lot of faith in his throwing abilities, especially when he wants to go verticle. Todd will be the passing QB which will make their offense a little easier to figure out.
To steal and modify a line from the movie Bull Durham, I have an idea about his million dollar ability but I am not so sure of that 5 cent head. Kid has major talent but because of dumb decisions he is forced to play at troy. Maybe being at a smaller school in a smaller town and out of the limelight, he will be able to keep out of trouble.

By NCDawg

August 14, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this

At least we’ll have a couple non-SEC games to figure out the resolution to the problem.

By Roswell Ed

August 14, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this

Enough about all this football stuff.

What are we going to do if the Russians get all the way to Atlanta?

At that time all of you will appreciate Jarboe and his homies.

I guarantee you the Ruskies won’t go through Clayton county.

By Micjhael

August 14, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

UGA may have to change there offense early on to help the LT out which may mean a more conservative game plan. Good ole ball control, play action passing, great D all of which I think there capable of so the BIG question becomes can Walsh deliver in the clutch. As the season goes on the OL should solidify much like last year then the O will begin to open up. Early on we may be frustrated with sports car being driven like an economy car but by the end of the year it should be in high gear.
Mitch Mustain & Aaron Crop accordign to the reports coming out of USC both have struggled since Sanchez went down. So Mustian might not even win the job! What will he do then? I don�t think he can transfer again unless he goes down a level. Mustian comes off as a kid who thinks he should be handed the starting job. If he wanted to play then going to USC doesn�t make a lot of sense. He was upset when Sanchez won the job in the spring, what did he think was going to happen? USC brings in a AA HS QB every year so its not that easy to walk in & just be handed the job. Plus any smart coach will make a kid earn the job. (Much like CMR did with Stafford & is now doing with Caleb King.) I bet he�s like to be home in Arkansas where he�d be the starter in a pro style O. That whole thing was a mess, I think they thought they�d fire Nut & bring in Malzon to run the passing spread O instead he goes to Tulsa to be there OC then Mustain goes west. Bottom line is if Mustian thinks he�s all that then now�s the time to show it in practice then in games IF Sanchez isn�t healthy.
Tennessee might be over confident which will help UCLA pull the upset. Speakign of going out west I�m REALLY worried about the Dawgs trip to ASU.
Interesting I think Burns is the choice if Franklin is willing to modify is O to use a little more spread option mixed in with his passing game. Personally I hope they do go with a platoon so that it�s easier to game plan against them.
Tony I agree. Jarboe will be better off out of the spotlight at Troy. Hopefully he can focus on school & football then have a good college career. Football wise as a WR Troy is a good fit for him so he should be showcased. Tony, what are your thoughts will the NCAA make him sit out a year or will he be eligible immediately? It might be good for him to sit a year regardless so if he is allowed to play they still should strongly consider redshirting him.

By Milton Jeff

August 14, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Losing TS puts a definite ? at LG/LT positions. But as Chip/Tony have discussed, we have depth at those positions. May not be as strong as last year..but we’ll be good. First couple of games will let us know a little better. USC? I thought they were perfect. Mustain wont be so hot after not playing for awhile. UT over UCLA. Definetly a “re-building year at Auburn till the QB gets some experience. Jarboe..only time will tell. GO DAWGS

By Halsey

August 14, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

If you think about, UGA now has to field new starters at the 3 most important O-line positions: Both tackles and center. Ouch. Stacy Searels has got his work cut out for him.

By Atlanta Dawg

August 14, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

The loss of TS is unfortunate but not that big a deal unless we have a couple more go down on the line. TS was clearly the best but the others are very good too. Thus, is there a drop off? yes but not much! Everyday you see teams losing players to injury so it is just part of the game.

By joe m

August 14, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this

First off, this guy is overrated. But more importantly, what the heck is Richt doing exposing unnecessarily to injury? Note to Richt: This is our year! The table has been set like never before in our history. Forget the crying jag over the schedule. Tech is in the bag every year, we ran over Florida last year and everybody is back, Vandy and Kentucky are worse than ever and no threat of an upset. ASU is the most overrated team in America and Alabama was lucky to win what they did and got beat by Lousiana something or other. But here we are ranked number 1 and Richt can’t seem to keep guys focused and in at night. If he blows it this year, I say Adams ought to call him in. No excuse.

We sign 30 or something 4 and 5 stars for 20 years running and everybody has a funeral when we lose one offensive tackle.

I think people are making excuses for Richt. Im not. We pay him big money to bring home some hardware, we should have 4 0r 5 tackles waiting as deep as we are.

By athensdawg

August 14, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Its funny how over the last few years, we have managed to put an offensive line togeather with duct tape and bailing wire. We still managed to win. No one complained. Now we lose an offensive lineman and everyone goes crazy. Relax. We’ll figure it out.

Here’s a little tip….If we don’t win the SEC, if we don’t win the national championship…the sun will continue to rise and set.

By GATORZONE

August 14, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

In addition to finding a new LT, UGA still has to find a kicker. These things are they type of issues that tend to derail a NC. Myabe St. Mark can keep his team focused enough to overcome this, but I really doubt it!

By Tony Barnhart

August 14, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

Because Jarboe is not transferring in the normal sense, Troy may be able to get a waiver from the NCAA that would allow Jarboe to be immediately eligible to play.

But the NCAA is always wary of setting a precedent that can be abused. Ryan Mallett wanted a waiver to play immediately at Arkansas because Rich Rodriguez brought in a new offensive system at Michigan. No dice.

Just not sure that the NCAA wants to open this can of worms. I would let the kid play, which means the NCAA probably won’t.

Tony Barnhart

By The General Feeling

August 14, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this

Ha, ha, ha ya’ll are funny. I don’t remember the OL being that good, anyway. Wasn’t the QB hurrying passes and throwing from his back leg? The way I see it, losing a starter who is just an average player is losing an avergage player. But I feel for the young man and hope he can comeback….if he wants to.

By 82DAWG

August 14, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

The loss of Sturdivant is big, but its time to move on. There are 87 other scholarship players out there and we still have a little talent left. Now what else is happening? I want to hear about the battle for #2 RB and how is Logan Gray doing and will he be groomed to take over for Stafford or will Cox be the relief QB this year?

By Bradley G

August 14, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

Troy’s spread offense doesn’t necessarily utilize a go-to receiver. Is that lack of limelight in the offense much less the size community going to be too much (or little?) for Jarboe to handle? Jarboe does get a third chance at a place where an excellent coach got a second chance, Larry Blakeney.

By Kent N

August 14, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

My understanding is after a morning in the pool CMR got word of a Bigfoot family living in the North Ga mountians. He quickly got into the schools 4 X 4 and took of to them hills looking for any critter to play LT. If he finds one that can get a 650 on a quick SAT they will be fine !

By DawginLex

August 14, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

The loss of Sturdivant is tough but I believe it will turn out to be a rallying cry and a reminder to stay humble.

There is good depth at OL and it is not like injuries don’t happen all the time.

USC is seriously overrated but will still edge out UVA. UT will win at UCLA. Auburn is a year away regardless of who the qb is.

I could care less about spurrier or any of his coaches. After UGA waxes them for the 3rd time in 4 years, he will once again refuse to acknowledge that UGA is a power school despite the fact that we all know they are.

By BullDawg Rick

August 14, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

Black athletes are not improving in important areas. They are allowed to live lifes that no one else is allowed to live. They are allowed to do and say things that no one else can say. Most offensively anyone who criticizes a black person is considered a Racist automatically.

Last year, after the Army-Navy game they spoke to the �Captain�. He could barely speak English. He as black btw. How do you get into Annapolis and sound like you are still in the ghetto and have never taken an English class?

Is the only requirement for black athletes that they fog up a mirror? Sure seems that way. Affirmative action at work. When you can get into an elite school and sound like a rapper, we have some serious problems. It�s time to make all people live by the same laws and rules.

Live a thug life, die a thug death. Pretty simple.

By Will

August 14, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

Tripp will end up being the starter there. He is he most athletic and has a a mean streak to boot! We have a couple of games before we meet Norwood & Co to gel. So no excuses this year if we lose to the chickens.

By KenDawg

August 14, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

Tennessee will crush UCLA. The Bruins are down to their third-team QB. The loss of Sturdivant is big, but we should be able to plug one hole. Let’s just hope that we don’t lose any more offensive linemen. It’s hard to coach character, so who knows how long he’ll last at Troy.

By Kent N's Troglyditic Brother

August 14, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

Kent N. you know you were not supposed to tell anyone that Coach Richt was at the house last night. Also, you don’t have to broadcast to the city of Atlanta that you are still trying to break 600 on the SAT. Having said that, we are all rooting for you and just know that you will indeed break that magical 650 that you mentioned — you can do it Kent!! Remember the book we have been practicing for our reading….”No Tony, you may not have a pony.” From the top Kent, let’s try it one more time. No!! Stop it! Stop touching sister like that!! Waaay inappropriate. Bad Kent, bad. Concentrate.

By GatorGuy

August 14, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

Well, I live in Atlanta and am inundated with UGA coverage. Yet I could only name 3 UGA players : Stafford, Moreno and Sturdivant. So yeah, this is huge.

By response to joe m

August 14, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

Joe M, as a Dawg fan I agree with you folks should quit crying about the schedule. It is what it is. If it were less, people would say we play a cakewalk similar to Ohio St (Give the Buckeyes credit for usually one big annual non-conf game, though).

It appears we do have depth at the O-line, and while TS will be sorely missed, I think Searels will have his boys ready as long as we’re not hammered with more injuries (I actually feel bad for Florida right now, go figure).

I think the rest of your blog underestimates what CMR has already accomplished and the annual strength of the SEC. The man HAS brought hardware home, you knucklehead. SEC championships. Something we were sorely lacking for 20 YEARS BEFORE. If you are the garden variety fan that thinks that every year without the crystal trophy is a failure, then be gone with you. Go watch tapes of the Donnan-Goff years if you think CMR’s middle rank SEC salary is too high. Then go ask Tubs why his AU team sucked so bad in 2004 at 13-0 they couldn’t bring it home. The NC is great and I want just as badly as any fan, but I know it tends to be a beauty pageant. The SEC title must be earned from a bloodbath, and I respect each winner as much or more than I do the Nat’l Champ.

There. I feel better now. Go you hairy Dawgs.

By GATORZONE

August 14, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

A lose of the anchor of the offensive line will be larger than most of you seem to think.

Also, who is going to kick the football?

By goober

August 14, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

Defending Div. II national champion Valdosta State University plays America’s first college football game of the year next Sat. Aug. 23 vs. Fort Valley St.

If someone gives us a stadium and a million bucks, we’d name the place after them and move up to Div. 1-A.

TitleTown, baby!

By TROTTINGHOMETUDD

August 14, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

Roswell Ed is a trip

By DirtyDawg

August 14, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

From what I’ve been reading there’s a rash of injuries going on across the country. Maybe it’s that way every year and we’re just paying attention to it this time because the Braves aren’t giving us any reason not to. Hopefully, the depth will make enough of a difference and things will work out as we want them…namely to be better than those other guys every week.

By Gene

August 14, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

I wonder if Pete Carrol will have office meetings in which Mustain’s mother critiques his coaching decisions. I am guessing not!

By Red Roosterette

August 14, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Looking forward to 13 Sept even more now. Spur the Dawg and move onto the next game. It will be interesting to see IF the Dawgs plug up the hole left by Sturd. Agree with the previous blogger, I have more respect and applause for the SEC Champ than the National Champ. If you win the SEC crown, it was for certain hard earned. Bring on the ball, let the best team win - and hope my Gameocks bask in the glory. THIS IS NEXT YEAR!

By Sam

August 14, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

YOU KNOW WHAT gator guy, NOBODY HERE REALLY GIVES A SHI* HOW MANY UGA PLAYERS YOU CAN NAME. PREHAPS YOU WILL REMEMBER MORE NAMES AFTER WE KICK YOUR gator AS* IN JAX.

By Erk

August 14, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Don’t worry GatorGuy, so many Georgia players sacked Tebow last year even we UGA fans can’t remember them all.

Gatorzone, Walsh is expected to be the kicker. We’ll see how he handles the pressure - not an easy job.

By KevinHog

August 14, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

Tony,

I think you are really misreading the situation at Arkansas in regard to Mitch Mustain. Most of the fans I know see him as an Arkansas kid that got a bum deal and wish him well. I don't think there will be a lot of us who are going to be upset at him if we see him playing pitch and catch on September the 13th. We are p** at Nutt and company for their handling of the whole situation. And Mitch didn't transfer to a division rival either. A whole lot of planets would have to come into alignment for Arkansas and USC to ever play one another again. We'll play Ole Miss every year! While he is at USC, I believe most of us are going to wish him well and probably regret that we lost him.

By Roswell Ed

August 14, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

If your having trouble remembering Dawg names gator guy

just pick up the Athen’s police blotter

and you’ll get caught up quick.

By Archetype

August 14, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Tony, Sorry to hear you are leaving the AJC. You are the reason I come to the AJC web site and your passion for college football, particularly the SEC, will be sorely missed.

By IM4BAMA

August 14, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Good info Tony

I’ve read a lot of blogs from over confident UGA fans the last two weeks. My thoughts were wait until the injury bug bites, especially with the tuff schedule looming. Best chill out on the trash talking just yet dawgs, your setting yourself up for heartbreak. Having never had the number one ranking going in and the biggest target on your back that your team has ever had. I know your team is real good, but have you really looked at the schedule and thought about it? I think you lose to UF and Auburn for sure this year and I even feel an upset coming from the Tide.

Happy for Troy and hope the kid does great there with no more problems. Hope that offense stays as procuctive without Franklin there too.

Mustain has been way over rated. He obviously is not the man USC thought he could be. Wish he would have stayed at Arkansas because of that.

I’m out.

By mpd

August 14, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

I wouldn’t worry too much about Sturdivant….just plug in a left-handed QB…..voila!!

By KevinHog

August 14, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

Tony,

 It doesn't look like all my comment is appearing, so let me try to state it again. I want to say that I think you are misreading the Arkansas fans' frame of mind when it comes to Mitch Mustain if you think we would be mad at him. Most of us think he got a bum deal while at Arkansas; and as you point out, we are mad at how Nutt handled the situation. Most of us aren't too impressed with Mitch's mother either. There were adults on both sides that didn't act like adults. So it seems. Most of us would be glad to see Mitch pitch the ball around at USC on September the 13th, for he didn't transfer to a division rival like somebodyelse just recently did. It would take a lot of planet alignments to come into being for Arkansas to ever play USC again. We play Ole Miss every year! That is the direction you need to look towards when it comes to what makes the majority of Arkansas fans mad. Seeing Mitch Mustain, an Arkansas kid, doing well on the big national stage would make a whole lot of Arkansas fans feel good.

By Michael

August 14, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

Tony,

If it doesn�t work out for Mustian at USC what are his options? He can�t transfer to another DI-BSD school but could go down a level the play immediately?

By Fla Dawg

August 14, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

Hey Sam, try to be a true DAWG fan…show a little class.

By Florida=JOKE

August 14, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

“Well, I live in Atlanta and am inundated with UGA coverage. Yet I could only name 3 UGA players : Stafford, Moreno and Sturdivant. So yeah, this is huge.”

What about Massoquai, Henderson, and Southerland? Ever heard of them? Here’s a hint: They all scored easy touchdowns on your absolute joke of a defense too. Massoquoi and Southerland weren’t even touched. 5’9” Henderson schooled one of your blue chip 5 star all-universe recruits in one on one coverage. Yeah, everybody bow down to the mighty Gators. A real powerhouse you got there.

I have a question for Gator fans. Which tight end is going to catch Tebow’s rinky dink short yardage underneath passes that inflate his completion percentage? Got an answer? Is Meyer going to hold open tryouts for safety?

You guys might want to deal with your own injury issues instead of worrying about Georgia’s. Good to know we are on your minds though. I guess the end zone dance is still having its intended effect.

By Zeb

August 14, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

Roswell Ed, normally I agree with none of the nonsense you post, but that was pretty funny man. See, most of us dawgs have a sense of humor.

By ballen

August 14, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

It’s nice to finally read something that hasn’t been falsely stated about the Mustain Arkansas situation. Since I am very close to the Program here at Arkansas, I can tell you first hand that Mitch and his mother were lied about and slandered from the previous administration. There is a reason the University has a new CHANCELLOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, and COACHING STAFF.

If the Arkansas Supreme Court reverses a ruling this September, there will be a lot of people apologizing (national media included) for things they claimed Mustain and his mother did.

In my 30 years of being associated with this program, I had never been ashamed of it like I was when Mitch and his mother were vilified by the national media when those who knew the truth stayed silent.

And for SecIsFootball, Mustain did show what he was about at Arkansas. He was 8-0 as a TRUE FRESHMAN in the SEC.

By 90Dawg

August 14, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

82Dawg is dead on..Lets talk about something else..topics like how the Kicking game is coming along. I know positive stories about the good things in Athens and other college towns does not sell newspapers, but it would be nice for change to not beat down all of the negative stuff that goes on.

By P Dawg

August 14, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

Sam, Gator guy obviously doesn’t follow UGA football. It’s not a crime.

By Kent N

August 14, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

Apparently 3 and out on the SAT for the Bigfeet, CMR will need to get back to the chalkboard.

By P Dawg

August 14, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

1) I think everyone has pretty much covered the Sturdivant situation quite well. We will miss him but we’re deep. We’ll be fine. 2) Mustaine is a premadonna that will get exactly what he deserves. A warm bench and zero shot at the NFL. Nice decision making their, Mitch! 3) UT should have little trouble with a UCLA program that’s having that many injuries at QB. UCLA really hasn’t been good in a while anyway. 4) AU will be fine no matter who they put in at QB. Wish them well until they play UGA. Hopefully twice! 5) Jarboe will probably follow in the same footsteps as Marcus Vick and continue to think he’s above it. Hopefully I’m wrong and he gets it right, but history has a tendency to repeat itself. Seen it too many times. Sorry.

By P Dawg

August 14, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Kent N, don’t worry. Your qb will still have a UGA DE on top of him at the end of every play. Who is your qb anyway? You never say who your team is. They must suck!

By Fat Dawg

August 14, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

I think the lose of our lineman won’t hurt two much. Coach is recruiting the best players and I just hope this young man recovers fully because he’s a great kid who deserves another chance.

By Milton Jeff

August 14, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

Kent N is the GT student who posted “Never Been Kissed” on Craigslist. In other news, Chip posted a new blog about an hour ago..Auburn has suffered a rash on injuries lately..most importantly..OLine and secondary. Seems like every school is just getting nailed w/ injuries.

By Kent N

August 14, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

Tennessee, and its been years since a uga de has been on a UT qb long. Not even Satfford and we know how much he like to spoon with the fellas! This season will be no different that the past 2 final scores .

By blackjacket

August 14, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

Tony Barnhart—No comment on this post since I’m a died in the wool Tech fan. I just want to thank you immensely for your “Southern Fried Football” book. This book was given to me for Christmas in 2000, with a note written inside by my daughter “Daddy, you may never again come out of the toilet—love Ginger. We lost Ginger 2 years later to a heart attack. I don’t want to be too emotional, just wanted to thank you not only because my daughter gave it to me, but because of the book itself. This book has taught me so much more about our great southern game than anything I’ve ever read. Again, great work and thanks.

By Sam

August 14, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

HEY , SCREW YOU TOO P-DAWG. IS IT P FOR PENIS OR PANSY! SCREW THE GATORS AND SCREW YOU!

By Kent N

August 14, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

Apparently Milton Jeff spends time in the desperate personals looking for a date. Must be one of those “Homers” that never attended college.

By GATORZONE

August 14, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

WOW! Sam, lighten up.

Classy!

By GATORZONE

August 14, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

You dog fans sure can turn vitriolic in a hurry. Sam even turns on his fellow dog fan.

By Roswell Ed

August 14, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Verification, the 11:25 post was mine.

But I still do not expect anyone to comprehend my incredible wit & intellect.

WDE

By dan

August 14, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

I think losing Sturdivant will hurt to a degree. I think it may hurt the Dawgs in the passing game since you have to be athletic enough in pass protection to move your feet and hands. But in terms of running the ball, I think they could get by with a replacement on the left side. And the nice thing about playing on the O-line for UGA is that Moreno has the ability to make people miss even when a defender breaks through the line. So it will suck not having Trinton out there, but at the same time injuries happen, especially in the SEC. It may mean that the Dawgs will have rely on the running game and short passing game more, but that should be okay.

By Sasquatch

August 14, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Maybe the dawgs can sign the tribe of sasquatches that were discovered to be living in north Georgia.

I think a 7 foot 7 inch, 500lb man/monkey would make a decent replacement at left tackle.

By Frank Costanza

August 14, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

What is sadder — the fact that Roswell Ed lives in his parents basement and posts to blogs all day — or — the fact that he touts his “wit & intellect” as evidenced by his postings on lame AJC message boards and the self-proclaimed champion poster around these here parts….next he will expect us to be impressed by his taking home the gold medal in the 100 meter dash at the Roswell Special Olympics tack meet…Dude, seriously, you really need to stop embarrassing your fellow Auburn fans — it is not good. Everyone is laughing at you, and not in the way you that you are hoping for.

By Georgia Fans Getting Ready for Excuses

August 14, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

Excuses.Can’t wait to hear Georgia fans whine n cry!

By Pat Dye

August 14, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

Yeah, Roswell Ed was overheard bragging about his exploits and how he was thumping his chest and yelling “boo-yah b!tch3!!” at the other Special Olympians after he smoked them in the 100m……the good news is that Mom and Dad are going to build him a special trophy room in the basement for his new medal. By the way, I understand he can really tote the mail when playing backyard football with the neighborhood 8 year olds.

By hunterj6

August 14, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Screwed again by the billionares! CBS improves their monopoly on college football and we the little people get Nothing! We get Nothing!

11yr contract? What the h…?

In an age where internet TV is on the brink of being the main resource to pick up blacked out games from different cable providers wallowing in cash…We the little people lose.

Thanks Mike Slive! You’re G-r-r-reatt!

By Squidbillies=UGA FANS

August 14, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

LOL How true.

By AltamahaDawg

August 14, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

PDawg, surely you could use one more person describing the job of a left tackle.

By Pat

August 14, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

You should have added that the gun Josh Jarboe brought on campus was stolen.

By P Dawg

August 14, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Exactly AltamahaDawg, and as for I am Sam, your Mom must be too busy with the mailman to realize that your computer hour is up. Be a good little girl and log off before you lose your allowance.

By hershel

August 14, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

Give Georgia some credit when it comes to choosing players. I can remember a certain OL that had committed to Ga. but decided to visit Fl. On that visit he went into a female dorm and fondled a resident in the middle of the night. Georgia no longer wanted him and Florida would not take him either (class). This OL ended up with Tennessee and played 4 years as a starter. No sasquatches at Georgia.

By War Eagle

August 14, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

Sports Illustrated list top coaches in the SEC

Mark Richt Tommy Tuberville

Coaches on HOT SEAT

Nick Saban Phil Fulmer Nick Saban - How can you be most powerful coach in America and has lost 16 games(Miami.Bama) last two years. The editor is probably a Bama alumni. Big time BS Coach Fulmer has always ben on hot seat, this is were he proforms best..

By MDawg

August 14, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

Yea CBS should be showing at least two SEC games a week then three on weeks they do primetime games. It amazes me how the SEC is the best football conference going but can�t get our games on TV. The ACC & Big 10 has made deals in the last few years & there all over TV. If they do a SEC network it needs to be available to all SEC households� form the get go. We have DirecTV so we don�t get CSS but do get the BTN with the sports pack but if you have cable you probably can�t get it. Same applies with CBS college sports�it would be great for me if CBS started showing a replay of every SEC came each week on it but that wouldn�t be available to most people with cable. That won�t cut it if there�s an SEC network. I was hopping FOX would get in the game & get the contract then show SEC games on there network. ESPN�s College Game Plan is OK but what about an SEC Ticket with every SEC game shown each week with NO blackouts. The Game Plan is $110 I�d gladly pay that for an SEC only package but it shouldn�t have to come to that! There�s no excuse for every SEC game not being shown on TV each week, most should be Live but a few could be on tape delay. Also the production of the games should be top notch not like the rinky dink access level CSS crap! That I can�t even get but you know what it�s better than nothing I guess now it only needs to be available to ALL SEC FANS!

By Gen Neyland

August 14, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

Two-A-Days are taking it’s toll on the dawg bloggers. Wanna hit someone, go to www.imagamecockbycracky.com

UT 38 UCLA 17…barring any more injuries to either team…

By Kent N

August 14, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Fat dawg, before you post again , please proof read. Makes us wonder if you attended college. Ohhhh, you’re a dawg fan ! Few of them actually did!

By Gen Neyland

August 14, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

hershel

“Redemption and forgiveness are the cornerstones of second chances.” (Odell)

By Sam

August 14, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

Hey P Dawg, BLOW ME! YOUR MAMAS A FAT HO BAG! GEN NEYLAND, UT BLOWS A$$!! GAYTURDS NEED TO GET OFF THIS BLOG TOO!

By SavannahDawg

August 14, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

The loss of Sturdivant is a big blow to the Georgia line due to his experience, but my resources tell me that the position can be filled. The depth of talent on the offensive line is huge in that the dawgs will be able to rotate a minimum of eight players at multiple positions. This is why Searels cross trains so many players. The loss will be evident at the beginning of the season, but the line should come together three games into the season. Also, don’t forget that Josh Davis was a solid recruit 3 yrs ago, and Clint Boling could and probably will end up starting at LT.

By Lawrenceviile Gator

August 14, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

Report on the net says that H Walker has totally gone off the deep end. Doesn’t even know his own name. This man should be institutionalized before he hurts somsbody

By richtfan

August 14, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

Sturdivant was very talented, but make no mistake: Clint Boling is equally talented and could play center or tackle as well as guard if he needed to. Stacy Searels cross trains guys and always has, so plugging Boling into Sturdivant’s slot won’t be a problem if that’s what they choose to do. Or they could utilize very talented Cordy Glenn at the LT. Ben Jones may be the best center even though Davis has 13 games of experience. Searels will coach them up no matter who is out there, so I’m not worried.

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August 14, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

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By KJ

August 14, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

Fat dawg, before you post again , please proof read

“Proofread” is one word, not two. Hope this helps.

By MountainDawg

August 14, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

BullDawg Rick - you’re absolutely correct sir. They’re enabled by the “Caste System” who reap the profits the whole way. The caste system propagators hype the “thug” image & constantly try to overlook &/or poor-mouth talented White atheletes. For more insight, checkout…

http://www.castefootball.us

By athensdawg

August 14, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this

props to the gator guy who keeps bringin up the kicker. I guess kicking isn’t going to be important this year with stafford and knowshown. let’s hope none of our games come down to a field goal in the last seconds……that is a lot to expect from a freshman.

By I-DOG

August 14, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

Tony,

If you are so inclined, I would love an article about how Muschamp is being received at TX as D coordinator.

By RockyTop2

August 14, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

Vols should handle UCLA easily, Tony is right in the first three weeks are all about getting ready for Florida, Auburn, and Georgia

By 1953 dawg

August 14, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this

TB, why don’t you do all UGA fans a favor and blog about another team. We are tired of you questioning everything about UGA. We get it, you luv Meyer, Phat Phil, and the ole ball coach, and you have absolutely no respect for Richt and the job he has done at UGA. YOu are jealous just like all the SEC rival’s fans of the success UGA has had under Richt. You fail to ever mention that UGA has won more games than any SEC school over the past seven years, and that includes your favorite school FL, and your other favorites Tenn, and S.C. Do eveyone a favor and hurry up and leave with your buyout from the AJC. One last thing Mr. College Football, right, you might want to do something you don’tknow how to do, and that is to do a little research before you runoff at the mouth again. UGA had no O.L. last year, and won 11 games. THey also won the SEC with a rebuilt O.L. in 2005. You also don’t mention or question Fl, and your lover(Suckface Meyer), even though they lost a preseason 1st team tightend, and their starting safety. One last thing, last time I checked Sturdivant wasn’t on any preseason all SEC teams, so get a life, and go get a woody watching S.C. defense practice. Sounds like your new fantasy is to get close and personal with S.C.’s new D.C., fatboy Ellis. Who cares where Norwood lines up. One suggestion. you had better line a 270 lb linebacker close to the line, if you expect him to make any plays. Can’t wait to see him try to run down Moreno, or King in open space. Please go write on the S.C., Fl., or Tenn. blogs, and get off of the AJC’s

By Gator Guy

August 14, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this

*Florida=JOKE * Which tight end is going to catch Tebow�s rinky dink short yardage underneath passes that inflate his completion percentage? Got an answer? Yeah, Aaron Hernandez. He will then proceed to run over your middle linebacker (what’s his name?).

I’m worried about UGA’s injuries. Tony asked if losing him was a big deal. I answered. I think I got your panties into too much of a wad to remember that.

Sam The button on the middle left of your keyboard is called a caps lock. Go introduce yourself.

By Kent N

August 14, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this

No reason to slam Fat Phil , he owns Georgia. Funny how the two schools outside of Tech that georgia enjoys putting down the most are the ones they rarely can beat.

By Phil

August 14, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this

For someone to even mention South Carolina in the same breath as UGA is absolutely ridiculous. The Gamecocks, its fans & Spurrier best remember last season’s victory against UGA because you won’t see one of those again for a while. The Gamecocks are a mediocre team at best.

By Camden

August 14, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this