Mr. College Football

By spike

September 10, 2008 6:43 AM | Link to this

Keep the faith, David. We UGA fans are proud of you.

By Kit

September 10, 2008 6:59 AM | Link to this

As a Gamecock fan, I can’t stand David Pollack. Not one bit. For his time at UGa, CBS might has well have been the “David Pollack Network” with each Saturday broadcast being a 4-hour infomercial about him - and his very close relationship with Greene. Ugh! And I still have nightmares about that “interception” of Corey Jenkins in the endzone in 2002. Without that play USC wins the game most likely and that would have been 3 wins vs. UGA in a row. Ah, what could have been! :)

I listened to David yesterday and was impressed. Yes he is still rough around the edges, but I like his take on football and will settle into his role on the show nicely. I wish him the best of luck!

By Bill

September 10, 2008 7:15 AM | Link to this

UGA fans expecting a blow out are going to be in for a long day Saturday. UGA should win but the Gamecocks have a chance.

By Mac-Town

September 10, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this

Just a question for people…I knows its different this year because Georgia was the top ranked team…with a special QB and RB…but in the last decade hasnt it seemed like Georgia and Wisconsin have got no respect?

These teams are usually in the top 15 or top 10 year in and year out and nobody really talks about them in the media or espn.

I just noticed Wisconsin back in the top 10 again…its like the only team in the top 10 people havent been talkin about….The kind of treat Georgia usually gets

By baloney

September 10, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this

I hope that CBS doesn’t think the high ratings they get for their SEC football is due to that moron Verne Lundquist.He is horrible to listen to. Mr. Cliche’.Verne is well beyond his time of a broadcaster, he offers nothing (wonder how many times or video clips he’ll show of the “2 David’s?) Danielson is pretty good though. I like his insight and honesty about a play, player or the game itself.Verne is like Munson, he needs to hang it up.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

September 10, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this

Baloney,

I actually like ole Vern. The team was better imo w/ Blackledge, but Danielson is not bad. As a lifetime football fan I don’t need all the insight, I would rather have a little humor back and forth between the announcers. Blackledge and Vern were great at that.

Back to the game. This year more than any there is to much of a talent gap between the programs.

UGA O vs. Carolina D = UGA

UGA D vs. Carolina O = UGA

Coaching = UGA

Special Teams = Carolina (Succop is good)

Intangibles = UGA

UGA 34

USC 13

By ron

September 10, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this

Lowcountry Bulldawg…

You left out a couple of intangibles to consider:

Home field advantage = Carolina

Defensive line advantage = Carolina (especially with the loss of Jeff Owens for GA)

Motivation = Carolina
A. 1 more loss puts them out of the SEC race. B. They were humiliated by Vanderbilt and need something to restore their pride C. The “ol ball coach” is p**!

Final score: USC 24 GA 21

By baloney

September 10, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

Perhaps ole Verne “was” good, many years ago with Blackledge. Perhaps it was Blackledge that carried ole Verne. I like Danileson too though, and I always thought Blackledge did a great job. The game has passed Verne by, plus he looks like an orangatang sitting there. Mr No neck. He’s just silly with his phoney laugh.

By VanDSIRROM

September 10, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

Tony—

The “I spit the steak half way across the room” vent has been below your picture for 10 months now…my daughter got prenant and has had a baby since that vent was first written…

VanDSIRROM Vandysportsnews.com

By FLA DAWG

September 10, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

1. I predicted last year that this season would be Spurrier’s last at So. Carolina. He’s off to a good start to prove my point & when The Dawgs smash The Gamecocks, the Gamecock Fans will begin calling for him to leave.

2. Stafford has looked more poised in his first two games but I am still waiting to see him perform against tougher rivals before making this call.

3. Losing Sturdivant, Owens & Southerland hurts - no question. But we are very deep at almost all positions with highly rated players. The loss of these guys may make a difference in the big games though.

4. Yes. UGA, LSU have the best shots with UF and dare I say Bama making possible runs at that game as well.

5. Agree. The Spread Offense seems to have run its course. Auburn’s (Spread Eagle) Offense will be interesting to watch this year when they play a ranked opponent.

Bonus 1. You’d think if Spurrier could do anything right at So. Carolina it would be to develop a quality QB. On the other hand, his quarterbacks usually don’t have enough time to breath with the opponents defense pouring through their offensive line.

Bonus 2. A great reply by a classy guy. I wish Pollock & Greene could’ve brought us an NC their last year - as much for them as for The Dawg Nation.

Now it’s time to go to business and win game 3. One at a time Big Dawgs, one at a time. Execute on every play and we win.

UNCHAIN THE YARD DAWGS ‘N LET ‘EM EAT !!

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

September 10, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

Baloney,

You have a point. Blackledge imo is the best color guy. So it is very true he could have carried the broadcast. It boils down to personality and personel flavor. I don’t need X’s and O’s and the cliches don’t bother me. Give me personality and humor over that.

Ron,

Home Field Advantage is a irrelevant in this series. Two seasons ago we shut you out in Columbia and last season you beat us in Athens. Never has played much importance.

Defensive line advantage? Did you watch the last 6 games and the first two this year? Your D-Line may have talent but has underperformed tremendously. Owens while talented, has Irvin as a backup who Spurrier mentioned personally as perhaps being our best pass rushing D-Tckle. With Atkins, Weston, Irvin and a slew of others UGA has talent and depth. Considering the lack of a ground game thus far in Columbia it will be tough for USC to establish a legitimate running attack against this defense. The front seven has to much talent.

Motivation. What more motivation do you need when a possible National Title is a possibilty. Not only that but avenging a loss to you from last year. UGA will be plenty motivated.

If this where 1996 and Spurrier was back in Gaineville I would be worried more. The offensive talent he is working with is C+ at best. Spurrier is no longer the evil genius many dawg fans loathed. Mark Richt has changed that for Dawg Nation.

While its true the obvious never seems to happen in this series, this year more than any seem to be one that UGA will grab the bull by the horns and dominate USC.

GOOO DAWGS!!!

By T

September 10, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

Pollack was an overrated DE, just look at the stats. He made one infamous play, and loved to dance on the field… other than that, not much under that hood.

By jumbo

September 10, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

As a SEC fan I hope it is a good game but I know Dawg fans would like to see a blow out. I see UGA winning 27-10.

Geaux Tigers!

By Matthew

September 10, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Mark my words, this game will NOT be close. Georgia has had this day marked on their calendar for a year. Georgia is definitely more motivated than South Carolina. SC won a game last year, Georgia lost a chance to play for the NC.

Stafford has improved, the receiving has improved, and Knowshon didn’t play in the game last year.

Georgia will win by atleast 21.

By AUtiger

September 10, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Georgia will beat SC and cover. At least they should anyway..

By Eric1

September 10, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

“DAWG” is not even a word. Don’t they teach spelling in Athens?

By Jeremy

September 10, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

Gamecocks have NO CHANCE. Too much athleticism

By Elvis

September 10, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

I also like Verne. There is something an older voice adds to the broadcast. If you want bad try FoxSS. Those guys kept comparing Knowshon to #34, even saying Walker did not have the speed Knowson has!…I almost spit the steak….

Pollack is the kind of guy that would have been successful without football, so I’m sure he will do well in whatever endeavor he choses.

I wish I was as blown away with Stafford as everyone else. His #’s against two less opponents are not mind blowing. Also, if the CMU linebacker could catch, Moreno’s leap would not have happened on the 99 yard drive as Stafford threw it right to the guy on @ the 15. Should have been a pick six.

Dawgs win another “standard” game st SC. Tough, hard nosed game that makes you scratch your head.

Dawgs win 10-9.

By Obnoxious Georgia Fan

September 10, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

YAWN. You can put lipstick on a pig but its still a pig. South Carolina is not a good team. Not even close. The offense is a laughable joke. The defense is overrated. If Georgia doesn’t abandon the run last year it wins. If Georgia doesn’t abandon the run Saturday it wins. No amount of Spurrier voo doo magic will change that. The game still comes down to blocking, tackling, and execution.

By the way, if Spurrier is such a great coach why has he done absolutely jack squat with that “extremely talented team” Danielson referred to? If they aren’t getting it done woudn’t that fall on the head ball coach? Can the media just admit that the game has passed him by? He’s all hype at this point.

By DJ

September 10, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

spurrier MADE THHREE SEC EAST ENEMIES WHEN HE SAID TWO YEARS AGO: “I DON’T KNOW WHAT ALL THE HYPE IS ABOUT AROUND UGA - THEY DID’NT EVEN BEAT VANDY AND KENTUCKY!”

GUESS HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THAT BACK SINCE HIS BIGGEST RIVAL KNOW IS VANDY. THAT IS BULLETIN BOARD MATERIAL IF I HAVE EVER SEEN IT!

FORGET BEATING UGA: HE CANNOT GET PAST VANDY (WHICH BY THE WAY IS A DAMN GOOD TEAM). THESE ARE THE FACTS! — NOT EDITORIAL THE ERA OF SPURRIER IS GONE - AND YOU WOULD BE P.Oed

IF YOU WOULD QUIT HIRING “SAVIORS” FROM THE GHOST OF FOOTBALL PAST AND GET A YOUNG GUY IN THERE. TOO BAD YOU DIDN’T HIRE SKIP HOLTZ INSTEAD OF HIS DAD.

SPURRIER STILL THINKS HE IS LIVING IN THE 1990s - THE C** NATION SHOULD KNOW HIS HEART IS JUST NOT IN IT ANYMORE AND ALL HE WANTS TO DO IS COLLECT HIS PAY CHECK AND PLAY GOLF!

By hatfieldgeoff

September 10, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

Hey VanDSIRROM,

Do you know who the father was!

By SickandTired

September 10, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Moreno: As good as advertised and more Stafford: Over rated and the reason UGA will not win a National Championship.

By Chris in Bama

September 10, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

Elvis i agree with you, it will be a tough defensive battle with a close score. UGA wins 17-10 with UGA making a TD in the 4th at the last minute to put the game out of reach for USC.

By Bob

September 10, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

I would have thought Spurrier wanted Vandy pretty bad too since they beat him last year. That didn’t work out so well for him.

Georgia rolls on Saturday.

By Chris in Bama

September 10, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

Elvis i agree with you, it will be a tough defensive battle with a close score. UGA wins 16-10 with UGA making a TD in the 4th at the last minute to put the game out of reach for USC.

By NW GA Dawg

September 10, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

If this game is Spurrier’s biggest of his career at SC, then the big pressure is on HIM not the ‘Dawgs. His offense is “Smelley” (pun fully intended) and he’s supposed to be an offensive genius; however his offense is just…offensive.

The only hope for ‘Carolina is to hold this game down close like they did last year and give it to their defense. Folks (Dawg people as well as SC fans)this isn’t the UGA team that he faced last year. Knowshon plays Saturday, AJ is a developing world-class receiver and Stafford has played in MUCH bigger games* than this one since ‘07. Something tells me that this won’t be the “typical” UGA/SC match-up.

Sorry, Stevie.

By Cocksure

September 10, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

Matthew, Umm, check your box score from last year’s game. Moreno didn’t play? I’m pretty sure he ran for over 100 yards and the Dawgs still lost. At home.

The problem for the Cocks this year is that we are not going to be sneaking up on the Dawgs, so based on talent and play so far this year, it’s reasonable to think this will be a blow-out. That being said, Carolina always plays GA close, and Spurrier seems to be at his best when he’s coaching against them.

I’m hoping for a four quarter thriller, with the game not decided until the end.

Cocks 20, Dawgs 17

By D.N. Nation

September 10, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

Huh. Gary thinks that NCSU/Vandy > GSU/CMU?

CMU would beat NCSU, and I think they could take Vandy too. And I dare say that GSU could upset the Wolfpack given a few breaks.

By Gary

September 10, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

Richt never gets embarrassed by the same team two years in a row. The Dawgs have something to prove against both Tennesseee and South Carolina. Not only do they win those two this year, they won’t even be close! Now Alabama, LSU, Florida and Auburn will be a defferent story. Those games should be old-fashioned SEC slugfests. Dawgs take care of the Evil Genius this week 35-10.

By dawgthabootyhunter

September 10, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

T, your overrated. Would you have liked him better if he sacked QBs for your team’s defense. I thought so T. Now, I would like a #2 w/ a coke.

Eric, Your right, DAWG is not a word. It’s a moniker, our moniker, and we people from Athens spell it just fine! Also, tell T I would like to add an apple pie to that order as well.

By ron

September 10, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

Spurrier was great at Florida… introducing a style of offense that was new to the SEC. Eventually, the other teams caught on… Without that edge in the offensive scheme, he is an average coach at best.

That being said, he has excelled at putting together the perfect gameplan when facing a superior opponent… especially after a disappointing loss (Vanderbilt).

I expect South Carolina to surprise everyone this weekend. If they don’t win, they will at least put a very big scare into the Bulldogs. This is the first of many huge tests for Georgia… If South Carolina can find a way to score first, anything can happen!

By TXDawg

September 10, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

This game will NOT be close

Dawgs win BIG

By C-C**

September 10, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

Typical Dawg fans out again. The game has passed Spurrier by? When did this happen? Right after the UGA game last year! LOL! We are in transition on offense right now like UGA was two years ago when they lost to Vandy….and Kentucky. We will soon have a QB in place and the old Spurrier will be back. We got our best o-lineman back this week and should start improving in that area. Our D and special teams will make this a tight game. Our offense will do just enough. Richt a better coach? If Spurrier was coaching UGA, we wouldn’t have beaten you several times over the last few years. USC is 7-11 vs UGA since 1988. We win a squeaker this year and then make it three in a row at your house next year. Looks like the tide could be turing our way here soon.

By Mark

September 10, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

Who has the longest winning streak in Div-1 football?

By baker

September 10, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

i hate this game every single year. it drives me insane, carolina always plays us tough, always and their fans are loyal and die hard. they lost 19 games in a row under holtz and sold the stadium out each time. im nervous im nervous im nervous, the build up drives me nuts.

we should whoop their A#@ but they will play us tough

should be

UGA 34 USC 21

By Red Clay Hound

September 10, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

Barbara Streisand sucks but might make a good quarterback for the cocks.

By KR

September 10, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

I don’t like Danielson; he can’t hide his personal biases and call the games objectively.

UGA beats USC, but not a handily as most people think. Probably two touchdowns. For some reason, the Gamecocks always seem to step up and play the Bulldogs close.

I agree that the spread has probably reached the end of its “trendiness.” But to be honest, Auburn’s spread didn’t look all that different from their offenses of old.

It’s way too early in the season to talk about the National Championship game, but my sense is that he’s wrong on half of his choices.

By ARdawg

September 10, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

Obnoxious

Excellent point. Last year our running game hadn’t found itself either. OL couldn’t block and the receivers couldn’t catch. The Georgia defense was mediocre at best. It wasn’t until the last 3 minutes of the Vandy game they actually decided they could indeed run, block, defend and catch. These were problems the Dawgs do not have this year. Talent and confidence cup runneth over. This game won’t even be close. The Old Ball Sack is out of tricks. GEORGIA BY 20

Lundquist reminds me of somebody’s perverted uncle. He is the loudest cheerleader in the press box for whomever is in the lead. I like both Blackledge and Danielson. Blackledge for his knowledge and humorous one liners and Danielson for his honesty. He is one that doesn’t appear fazed by what the other talking heads say, he calls them like he sees them.

GO DAWGS

By shane #1

September 10, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

1- You cannot overstate the importance of this game to Richt and UGA. UGA needs to beat the teams that They should beat. Spurrier will be at Carolina as long as He wants. If He can’t make Them a winner then what coach can? 2- Stafford is doing a great job of reading the D. He also moves with a purpose and looks like he knows what He is doing. Body language like His inspires confidence in His team mates. 3- Sturdivant is the player that will be missed most. Southerland is missed, but He will be back. Owens was close to losing the starting slot anyway, but He certainly would have added great depth to the tackle posistion. 4- The teams that I saw as having the best chance to go undefeated were USC, OSU, OU, and UWVa. One has already sustained a loss, another will lose this weekend. If OU loses a game along the way then a SEC team has an excellent shot at the BCSNCG. I agree with Him on LSU and disagree about the Gators. LSU is still the champs untill somebody beats Them. UF is a 9-4 team untill They beat somebody. The UF- UT game will tell Us a lot. Fulmer was just as unhappy with His team’s performance as Spurrier, and He has plenty of time to prepare for UF. Fulmer with an off week and His back against the wall is a dangerous Man. Just ask Us Dawgs! 5- I think it will be more difficult to recruit top QBs to play in a spread O. Many will make decisions to go with teams that run an offense akin to the pro set. The NFL seems to be souring on spread QBs and most four and five star recruits see Themselves as pro QBs.

By quaildawg

September 10, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

Gary, You are not out on that limb by yourself as I have thought the same thing in regards to the “Spread” O since Urban brought it to the SEC. I have contended that when you expose your QB to the speed and ferocity of the Defense’s in this league that you better have a darn good #2 QB. There’s a big difference between these areas in this league and the MWC.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

September 10, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

C-CACK,

Transitioning like UGA was 2 seasons ago? We were playing a true freshman who is uber talented. You are playing Beecher who has been in the program from all 3 seasons Spurrier has been coach! And Smelly who has been in the program multiple seasons? So explain that rational.

This is typical Gamecock fans, living in a pipedream world. Bring in coaches past there primes and try to boast about how this time its going to be different. Ya know what? Nothing ever is. You are a mediocore program in a state that produces very few D-1 prospects and then you can’t even keep them in state (CJ Byrd and AJ Green). You are a never was and never will be program. To many A+ programs in the SEC East to ever allow you to play for a SEC Title.

Sorry just the facts. Get over yourselves.

GOOO DAWGS!!!

By wallace

September 10, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Georgia has too many weapons. The running game with Moreno, King and the young freshman. The air attack with Stafford and hims many recievers will wear down Carolina. This traditionally has been a close game, but not this year. Even with the injuries the Bulldogs win easily. Moreno will get 150 yards rushing and Stafford will have another 200 yards passing.

By PTC DAWG

September 10, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Cluck fans better crow now, because they won’t be here next week.

UGA ROLLS in the 2nd half.

But keep it coming today Clucks, because I need the laugh.

By GatorGuy

September 10, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

As much as I’d love to see the ole’ ball coach stick another one to UGA, it’s not going to happen.

UGA 38 USCe 10

By JoeDawg0912

September 10, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

you are right “Baker” , I live in South carolina and these fans are as loyal as it gets , let’s just eat some “Chicken” on Saturday and move on GO DAWGS !!!!

By reality check

September 10, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

The biggest risk Georgia has is being tempted to let Stafford throw the ball instead of emphasizing the run.

Everybody (especially Lou Holtz) is talking about how great the South Carolina defense is, but let’s look at facts. Last year they finished 8th in the SEC in scoring defense, 8th in total defense and dead last in run defense. Nobody has accused NC State of having a great offense. Maybe Vandy is better than everybody thought, maybe not. They sure pushed South Carolina’s defensive line around running the ball in the 4th quarter.

South Carolina’s quarterbacks threw 6 interceptions in their spring game. Now that the season is here they threw 7 interceptions in the first 2 games, continuing an obvious problem.

Maybe South Carolina turns everything around this week, but I don’t foresee it. Historically this has been a close game, but this year I believe Georgia has a chance to turn it into a beat down with turnovers being a factor.

By deadballfowl

September 10, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

david pollack sat in front of me and my buddy on the flight down to new orleans last year for the lsu-carolina game. guy was nothing but class, as much as that play hurts me, he was so cool about it. it was all gamecock fans and he was just funny about giving all of us hell for it, but we talked to him for a while about football and what he’s up to now (this was when he first started with cbs), so its good to hear its now working in atlanta for 790 too, anyway, this game’s gonna be closer than everybody thinks, it always is, if i remember correctly didnt we come into athens and beat UGA and help keep them out of the national title or am i mistaken?

By GATOR CHOMP

September 10, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Steve Spurrier is going 2 run up the score on the pathetic mutts “book it lozers”

By Matt

September 10, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

All you Dawg fans sure are talking a lot of smack about Vandy seeing as how you were a fumble away from losing to them last year, which would have been two in a row as well.

By steve

September 10, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

To:By Cocksure moreno rushed for a 104 yards last year

By 1eyedJack

September 10, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

The only saving grace for the Lamecocks is that a third of their 2-deep depth chart is populated with kids from Georgia. Some of their best players (McKinley, Norwood, Brinkley) are Georgia boys.

The DAWGS are on a mission. SC is on suicide watch. This is a game of redemption for the DAWGS. We will return the favor of beating you in your own house.

Your defense may be pretty good but not deep and our running game will begin to wear you out in the second half. We are going to lean our big ol’ Dawg bodies on you unmercifully.

Your offensive line is not too good and neither are your two quarterbacks. Whichever one plays will be running for his life most of the night.

The name of the game is run the ball on offense and stop the run on defense. We will do that and by the fourth qaurter we will be playing the scout team.

My prediction is that the Ol’ Ball Sac will snatch that visor off his peanut so many times he’s gonna need hair plugs for men.

First half: DAWGS 17 SC 3. Final Score: DAWGS 38 SC 13. (Though I’d like to hang 50 on ‘em)

Sic ‘em DAWGS!!!

By DJ

September 10, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

Hey ERIC - You asked if “DAWG IS A WORD. A simple YES will do if you were following a program whose mascot is not a AN ANIMAL THAT CAN BE BROKEN APART INTO 8 DIFFERENT PIECES AND EATEN! I LIKE MINE FRIED. The better question: IS gameC** A WORD? C-C: Check the last time UGA has lost to VANDY two years straight…. I wouldn’t call that a “REBUILDING” process - I would call it two losses in a row by “The greatest coach ever” to VANDY (a GREAT TEAM) - A TREND.

By ARdawg

September 10, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Gator Chomp

You mean like he did on Vandy?

And give me an order of fries with that

By reservoirDAWG

September 10, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

I’ll go out on a limb here and say old Mush Mouth Holtz picks South Kakalaka. It doesn’t matter. The DAWGS roll in this one 35-17.

By soulja boy

September 10, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

College football can thank Richt for the rule revisions regarding bad sportsmanship and excessive celebrating on the field. Hopefully this rule change will include dancing to rap music on the sideline during the game.

By montanadawg

September 10, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

I love seeing the Lamecock score predictions. Dawgs are just too much for the clucks. I could read this all day, b/c it makes me laugh.

By Brooks

September 10, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

I echo the statements of all the other Dawg fans. Saturday is a business trip. There is no way South Carolina scores enough to beat the Dawgs. If you can stuff the run (and I think we can) Beecher and Smelley will have to throw and I don’t think either one can get it done considering Mckinley is out. Not a good time to be breaking in freshman receivers. The Dawgs will get payback and make another statement this week. DAWGS 34 FIGHTING OLE’ BALL COACHES 13. GO DAWGS!!

By mcdawg

September 10, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

-those two QBs and their O-Line looked terrible-i don’t think any “surprises form Spurrier” is going to get it done-my concern is moving the ball and scoring TDs-Defense will need some TOs as well

By DJ

September 10, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

MATT: WOULD’VE, SHOULD’VE, COULD’VE. YOU PLAY 60 MINUTES and A NEAR LOSS IS ACTUALLY A WIN. EVERY HEARD THE PHRASE “A GAME OF INCHES” - OR IN usc’s LOSS TO VANDY - A GAME OF YARDS…A “THUMPING”.

By BUD

September 10, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

HEY CTOWNDAWG, YOU’RE AN IDIOT. THE GUY WAS LOW..LOOK AGAIN, WAY LOWER THAN 5’8..IDIOT…DIDN’T TAKE 3 CHIPS TO TACKLE HIM..WHAT GAME DID YOU WATCH? GO PUT YOUR TEETH IN AND BEAT YOUR WIFE, HILLBILLY.

By GATOR CHOMP

September 10, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

I LOVED IT WHEN THE OLD BALL COACH AND TEBOW TEABAGGED ME.

By Gamecock Henry

September 10, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

That’s awesome Gator Chomp. The Old Ball Coach did that to me too. I love the Cocks.

By Mike

September 10, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

USC’s defensive stats from last year are skewed by three games: LSU, UF and Arkansas. The common theme in each of those games is that Jasper Brinkley, Nathan Pepper, and the Lindsay boys did not play. Additionally, Captain Munnerlyn did not play in the UF game due to injury.

We were full strength against UGA last year and won the game. Granted, I don’t think UGA played particularly well, but they may have been due to the pressure.

UGA has played two teams with below average to bad defenses. USC has played two teams with average to bad offenses. To me, I don’t think either teams first two games give a good indication of how they will play in this game.

I keep seeing claims that UGA has too many weapons. Who do you have this year that you didn’t have last year? King, Green? King is no better than Moreno and USC’s strength is pass defense. I don’t think Green will have much of an impact.

By steve

September 10, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

I bet UGA hangs 50 on ‘em.Sic ‘em dawgs!!! Let’s eat some yardbird saturday!!!! GOOOOOOOOO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By fred russo

September 10, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT IF SPURRIER LOSES THIS WEEK HE WILL LOSE SEVERAL OTHERS AND AT THAT POINT SPURRIER WILL REALIZE THAT HE CAN NO LONGER RECRUITE THE BEST.SO I PREDICT SPERRIER WILL RETIRE AT THE END OF THIS SEASON.THIS YEARS TEAM IS GOOD BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE TALENT THAT ESPN WOULD HAVE YOU BELEIVE (THEY WILL LOOSE SATURDAY)

By ron

September 10, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

Interseting Fact:

Quaterback Ratings From 2007 Season:

Stafford: 128.92 Smelley: 127.46

Obviously Stafford has more talent… but he does have a tendency to force balls at times (10 interceptions last year). If Georgia has any problems at all running the ball, I see Stafford turning the ball over…

By Eric C.

September 10, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

Speaking of injuries…isn’t Mckinley (sp?) doubtful for the game? I can’t see SC scoring much at all on UGA even with him. In the past few years we’ve had 31-7 and 18-0 beatings…could be more like that.

By Dentster

September 10, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

It’ great having David back in the metro area!

By Mike

September 10, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

Montanadawg,

That must have been you sitting beside me at the game last year laughing as the favored dawgs lost at home to the lowly lamecocks.

UGA may win this year, but all this talk is bs. In this decade, USC has given UGA fits.

Trivia questions:

How many times in this decade has UGA lost to Auburn? 4

How many times in this decade has UGA lost to UT? 3

How many times in this decade has UGA lost to the lowly lamecocks? 3

UGA better strap it on and be ready to play Saturday. If they overlook USC like many of the fans are, it will be a crappy ride back to Athens.

By SmelleyDawg

September 10, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

Matthew,

Not a bad post except you may want to check your facts before you speak….you mentioned Knowshon (is that even a real name?!?) didn’t play last year. I beg to differ - he had 14 carries for 104 yds. That just shows me two things… 1. You have no clue what youre talking about and 2. he can rush for a 100+ and still lose.

Thanks for coming out!

By Frank

September 10, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

Just looked at the South Carolina schedule. One word: Ouch. After the UAB game every single remaining game is highly losable. The Cocks don’t have the depth to handle it. A losing record for the ole ball coach is hardly a stretch.

Spurrier doesn’t have the guts to handle that kind of adversity. He will be on the golf course this time next year. He tucked tail and ran from the Redskins and will tuck tail and run from the mess that is South Carolina football. You can take that to the bank. If it ain’t easy Spurrier ain’t interested. He horded talent at Florida and only had to worry about two teams all season long. Now Vandy is knocking him off on a regular basis. My how times have changed. Time to work on that handicap coach.

By reservoirDAWG

September 10, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

Ron, that is an interesting fact, but what about this year?

By RAMBLE ON!!!

September 10, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

Attention FLEABAGS…when you beat and probably destroy USC this weekend, you’ll be screaming (barking like fools) how this is the greatest College Football Team of all time.

Just remember this, their not that good. So what, the beat NC State because they took out the starting QB and the other hasn’t played a down since high school.

Your time is coming, it will be a few weeks off, but it’s coming.

And don’t forget, PAUL JOHNSON IS A BADDDD MANNN, and he’s got a can he going to bust out on your mutts too.

By I-DOG

September 10, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

It probably won’t be a blowout, but it won’t be close either. I respect Suth Carlina’s defense, but think that UGA will be able to wear it down in the 2nd half.

Suth Carlina (has no “O” this year) and because of that, I think UGA will have field position, make a few turnovers happen, and Suth Carlina’s defense will be on the field too long.

I belive that each and every SEC game will be a struggle for Spurrier and company this season.

By reservoirDAWG

September 10, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

So basically Mike is saying UGA has a .500 or better record against AU, UT, and USC this decade. What’s your point?

By Mike

September 10, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

Resevoir Dawg,

I was just trying to indicate through prior game results, that this game is not a gimme. Richt’s record vs OOC opponents is unreal, but he has lost to conference opponents, including 3 to USC in the last 8 games. That is nearly the same odds as flipping a coin, based purely on recent history.

I think UGA will win because they should on paper, but this is not a walk through vs. Central Michigan.

By Maddog

September 10, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

This game, while important to the OBC, could also be his epitaph. He was wildly successful at UF. In fact, he revolutionized the SEC, but the league finally caught up to him. He hasn’t accomplished squat since then. I do expect a UGA win, but I don’t expect a blowout.

By voice of reason (formerly known as P Dawg)

September 10, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe that some folks think that SC would fire Spurrier. He’ll quit soon but not get fired. He has them playing respectable ball (for SC). SC has never been good and they never will. They pull off an upset or two most years but they have never been and will never be a consistent winner. This should come as no surprise to the football world! Look at their history.

By AltamahaDawg

September 10, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

The real comparison should be: How much better than CMU is SC at this point? How much capable is UGA than Vandy at this point.

By Will

September 10, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

CMR better have the quotes from Spurrier hanging everywhere in the lockeroom this week. Especially the one where he said “we didn’t beat any major powerhouse, didn’t they lose to Kentucky and Vandy last year”. Let’s not screw around with these lovable losers. Play with confidence and we will blow them out.

By Brooks

September 10, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

RAMBLE ON, If you are trying to get Georgia fans worried about the bees then you are wasting your time. Tech beat Boston College and Jax St. I’ll give them credit. The ACC is a joke which is going to let Tech steal some games they shouldn’t win. You are talking about beating a team that is unranked with a fresh QB and then beating the #2 team in America at their place with a proven QB, heisman caliber TB, and veteran D. Tech wins 2 games and now they are world-beaters. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. ALL GAMECOCK FANS- please tell me how South Carolina is going to win this football game. Because they got lucky last year, because Spurrier won alot of titles at Florida, because the all-time series is 44-14-4 in the Dawgs favor, because South Carolina lost last week, because Spurrier is mad at his players, because the Dawgs are ranked #2 in the nation. I just don’t get how all these “C**” fans come on to a Georgia blog and talk smack. Please fill me in. GO DAWGS!!!

By bamafan

September 10, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

The Dawgs will win 35 to 17!!! GO DAWGS!!

By head MAN

September 10, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

UGA hasn’t even won a Championship in 28 years. They invented the #2 because they are famous for finishing 2nd. Only UGA could manage lose to Fresno State in the College World Series. UGA will finish 2nd this year in the SEC East. Just remember if u aint a Gator—YOUR GATOR BAIT!!!!!!

By steve

September 10, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

Mike: If my math is right CMR is in his 8th year and he his 5-2 against S.C

By voice of reason (formerly known as P Dawg)

September 10, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg, you really can’t look at it like, well, SC is better than Central Michigan so UGA will have more trouble beating them because they bring entirely different strategies in each week against different opponents. Do you think that UGA pulled all their weapons out against their first two opponents? No. Example: UT beats UGA soundly last year, UF beat UT soundly last year, and then UGA goes to Florida and ran all over UF. Each week is a different challenge and any team can look completely different from one week to the next.

By AltamahaDawg

September 10, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

I do NOT understand anyone thinking that SC comes into this game with any more motivation than Georgia.

By voice of reason (formerly known as P Dawg)

September 10, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

I predict a second consecutive shutout in Columbia. GO DAWGS!

By ARdawg

September 10, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

Altamaha…..Good comparison

EXPECTa blowout. SC defense won’t win this game and the offense isn’t capable

By AltamahaDawg

September 10, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

Ron, why would you conclude that UGA might have any trouble running the ball against SC?

By Gamecock Henry

September 10, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

Hey Gary… Talk about delusional my friend !……. “Richt never gets embarrassed by the same team two years in a row. The Dawgs have something to prove against both Tennesseee and South Carolina. ” What about the two A$$ Whuppins from Tennessee? Now Spurrier will get his turn at two in a row! You better have the suicide watch line available and plenty of Tums or Pepto at the Game my friend. Dawgs are going under you can write it down!

By Moe Ron

September 10, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

head BOY, so UGA is a failure because they finished 2nd in the country in baseball? Where did your beloved gatgors finish? LMAO.

By the way, bright boy, its “you’re” gator bait, not your gator bait. Doubt you graduated from UF or any college for that matter.

By steve

September 10, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

S.C.’s offense is bad they won’t score unless UGA turns the ball over.I hope we hang 50 ‘em.GOOOO!!!!DAWGS!!!!!

By Ron Roberts

September 10, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

If Coach Richt’s worth his money (and he is), then his players will be FAR and away the more motivated team.

Losing to that mediocre squad from Carolina basically cost them a shot at the national title last year.

They won’t come in overconfident or arrogant; they will be motivated to do whatever it takes to win this game.

The other thing is, even with the losee of Owens and Sturdivant, you’d think this program was incapable of recruiting or something. You guys think our backups are schlubs or something? C’mon…

This program’s at a level (now) where many D-1 teams would be pleased to have our backups start for ‘em.

See ya in Columbia, gang.

GEORGIA 28 CAROLINA 17.

By 82DAWG

September 10, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

UGA 21 - SC 20

No way UGA blows out Carolina. Spurrier is ready and so are his players. They were looking ahead to us last week when Vandy slipped past them. They will not even look like the same team. UGA will give up easy TDs at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second. SC will kick a couple of field goals somewhere else along the line. UGA will score a couple early and then one in the 4th, then hold on for dear life.

By Moe Ron

September 10, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

Gamecock Henry, looks like you’ve gotten over the Vandy beating because you’re talking trash like always. Feel free to keep posting, but you’re comments are irrelevant

By Eagledawg

September 10, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

After last year, the hatred for the Evil Genius is back, big time! Revenge is THE motivating factor. The Dawgs will be in a bad mood and very hungry for a shredded chicken dinner. It will be a buffet: all they can eat! So, let the Big Dawg EAT!

By voice of reason (formerly known as P Dawg)

September 10, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

Where’s the REAL Gamecock Henry? He sure has been quiet since around last Thursday. LOL!!! He won’t come out from wherever he’s hiding until they play a division II school. LOL!!!

By mhk52

September 10, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

To the person who said that Pollack was an overrated DE. Let me give you the facts. 283 tackles, 36 sacks, 60 tackles for loss, 4 INT’s, 18 passes defended, 7 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and 4 blocked kicks. Oh yeah, also a 2 time SEC Defensive Player of the Year oh and another thing, a 3-time All-American. But yeah, your right, overrated.

By steve

September 10, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

82DAWG you must be high.No way!!

By RAMBLE ON!!!

September 10, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

South Carolina where legendary coaches go to die.

I didn’t think they could take Spurrier down, but sure enough, they are.

Fleabags 42 USC 17, I hope I’m wrong, but that only happens once a decaded or so…

Hey Steve, that Augusta National sure is pretty though.

By Gamecock Henry

September 10, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

I’m gay. I love the Old Bal Sack. Mark it down.

By athensdawg

September 10, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

Here are the keys to the game:

Basically, CMR needs to study the tape of the 1997 UGA victory over the evil genius. But then again, our offensive coordinator should remember that game quite well…

Can Georgia establish a power running game which they could not do against central michigan? We had to go off tackle on 3rd and goal b/c we could not punch it in over the middle…come on, boys!

Can Georgia put pressure on the quarterback and punish them every time they throw? The only reason CMU scored 17 is because of our anemic pass rush.

CMU’s quarterback was not afraid of the UGA d-line.

You want to beat Spurrier, that is what you must do…run the ball, control the line of scrimmage and beat the h*ll out of his quarterback and recievers every time they pass.

If the evil genius cannot establish the pass early on, he is toast, and the visor will be flying.

If georgia cannot run the ball up the gut and cannot pressure the interchangable quarterback, it is going to be a long day in columbia.

look for it to be a slugfest until uga’s depth wins it by a nose in the 4th quarter…..

By steve

September 10, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

From georgiagogs.com:

Georgia has scored 101 points in its first two ball games, the highest total since 1941 when they began the year with an 81-0 win over Mercer and a 34-6 victory over South Carolina. The Bulldogs are averaging 50.5 points a game this year.

S.C.’s D can’t stop ‘em.. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By goober

September 10, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

To Willie Martinez and Mark Richt … PLEEEEEZ, look out for this. He’s done it so often there’s a pattern. Spurrier has no chance to win on talent and in the trenches, so his only chance is one or two big trick plays at just the right moment. Coaches Martinez and Richt better be ready for this moment when Spurrier will call it.

UGA must get ahead early and big. SC is banking on the Dawgs letting them stay in the game and hang around, keeping it close until after halftime. Then comes the moment when Spurrier attacks:

SC will have the ball on the 50, or maybe just inside UGA territory. They will run several mundane plays, into the line or a short pass. It’ll be 2nd down and medium to go. Then, BAM! Spurrier will call the trick play, and if they’re not careful the Dawgs will bite on it. It’ll be something like a flea flicker, or maybe a pitchback to the QB, or an end-around pass, or even a fumble-rooskie or punt-rooskie like FSU did several years back. or maybe a tackle-eligible.

UGA must stay on their men, especially in the secondary. DO NOT get drawn into the trap. Better yet, get the big lead early and do not back down. No lead is too safe or too big. And if you have the chance, yes, run it up high on the old balled coach. Turnabout it fair play, especially with Steve Spurrier. 50 points sounds about right to me.

Go Dawgs and chew up them Lamecocks!

By Gamecock Henry

September 10, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Yeah ok Mo Ron……. Bet you wont be here Sunday along with your other moronic dawg friends. Dawgs Defense Suxs . Dawgs offensive line Suxs. Stafford is a Average QB. Moreno is a Good back but now he will face a faster and better defense. He Carries a big Target on him and wont be able to hold up in the SEC!It wont be a blowout like these idiot dawg fans are predicting either.BTW Vandy is a much better team than than the dawgs first two opponents combined. I’ll be hear Sunday morning snickering at all of the Fire Willie and Bobo posts!

By reservoirDAWG

September 10, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Athensdawg, you make some good points. A power running game mixed in with some play action is the way to play it. Control the clock and when we’re on D jammed their receivers to throw off their timing.

By Sweaty Knutsach

September 10, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

I feel somewhat clammy when we play the cocks, but the Dawgs have the talent and motivation to take care of business and the ole ball sack 38-13

By The 'Ole Ball Coach (aka The Evil "Genius")

September 10, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

People think you are a genius when you win, a bum when you lose. Fact is, I’m just an old ball coach who likes to teach youngsters to pitch n’ catch the pigskin (sniff), nothing else.

A few years back I was quoted as saying that the NFL would be harder than college because there’s no Vandies in the NFL. Well, let me say that, while the NFL is still harder, the SEC is tougher than the other conferences because there IS a Vandy. Jeez, those brainiacs come to play against my Carolina teams. (sniff)

I have a side bet with Charlie Weis. A hundred bucks says that he’ll get run out of South Bend before I get run out of Columbia. I plan on beating those sonofab*&@& Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, which should buy me another year or so. But I’ve packed a bag and hired a realtor just in case it don’t work out that way…

By mark

September 10, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

CC- you’ve been in a “transition phase” since Spurrier got there. Saban is already out of his “transition phase” and it’s his second year. I can’t believe Spurrier would take a job like S.C. Is his ego that bad that he thought he could take a program like that and make it a champion?? Not exactly like getting the Michigan, Bama, LSU, Fla, Miami, jobs that have come open the last couple of years!! Spurrier will win 7ish games a year there till he leaves!!

By AltamahaDawg

September 10, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

the artist formerly known as P-dawg, I think you were agreeing with me there? I was refering to Danielson’s comments only.

He was comparing who we each played before as if thats some standard, (as you point out we throttled down, I doubt SC did) so that is totally irrelavant. Apples and oranges. PLus I am not totally convinced that was such a huge glaring difference of opponents.

What Danielson should have done if he wanted to play that game is speculate what the score between Vandy and CMU might be. Not sure NCState less a QB really runs over GSU that much.

By Brian

September 10, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

Ron:

You pointed out motivation of SC’s and them having just lost a game…

What about the motivation that SHOULD fuel UGA involving the fact that if not for SC (or TENN) GA WOULD have won the SEC last year and prob. gone to the National Championship?

I feel that this should fuel GA to come out gunning…

Will they let this happen again this year?

By Gamecock Henry

September 10, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

I’m gay. I love the Old Ball Sack. Give it to me Stevie. I love the C**.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

September 10, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

RON,

Your interesting point?

Smelley 162 Attempts

VS

Louisiana Lafayette

MSU

Kentucky

North Carolina

Vandy

UT

Might has well had played against Sisters of the poor! The only tough ones were LSU and UT! Where was he the rest of the time..o yeah riding the pine!

Stafford played every game which Smelley did not and attempted 348 passes. Which by count is 186 more than Smelley. Still had a very similar percentage.

Continue to live in that fantasy world Carolina fans spend most of there time in!

GOOO DAWGS!!!

By Eric C.

September 10, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Gamecock Henry, I can appreciate your enthusiasm, but how is SC going to move the ball against UGA?

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

write this down, or copy this page, DAWGS 41 gamechickens 16 Love it up here at college moma, send us some money!

By reservoirDAWG

September 10, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

I don’t give the fake USC much hope.

By Gen Neyland

September 10, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

This can be UGA’s statement game for the early season heading into SEC play. The past two weeks have been controlled scrimmages at best. As an observer of the 2008 Dawgs, there was never a doubt to the outcomes against GSU and CM.. This one appears to match ‘What Was with What Is’ and if the script follows suit, UGA wins…I’ll lay odds that Coach Steve will stay in the ear of the Side Judge.

By CBrad

September 10, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

Danielson is an idiot. Lundquist is tolerable. Why do they get former players from the north to cover the south???? Why not get somebody who actually played in the SEC and knows the SEC??? I mute the TV when games are on CBS because I just can’t handle Danielson’s idiotic comments. Maybe when Pollack gets some more experience, he can take over the color spot. I’d like to see an SEC man take it. Nobody did it better than Keith Jackson…a SOUTHERNER!! Danielson- A SOUTHERN MAN DON’T WANT YOU AROUND, ANYHOW!

By Look what I found...

September 10, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

Ludicrous is the 1st thing that comes to mind when I hear & read about people who are so caught-up in Pollack’s recovery/TD in the S.Carolina game years ago. These people actually think this was a planned play on Pollack’s part; as if he drew it up in his mind before it happened. By the way … Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines ludicrous as laughable,ridiculous

That play was a definsive lineman doing what he was taught … get your hand(s) up when the QB is about to pass, and when the QB didn’t actually throw the ball it became a fumble that fell into Pollack’s lap so to speak.

The fact that without that TD Ga. loses has made idiots out of a lot of people. Had SC not fumbled twice inside the 5 yard line, and won the game, would people see the play as just ‘wacky’? We’ll never know…….

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

who let the cocks out! poop,poop,poop,poop,poop! who let the cocks out!poop,poop,poop,poop,poop!

By shane #1

September 10, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

War Eagle,there is a good article in today’s Albany Herald about Tyler Knight. Just google Albany Ga Herald . com.

By c**

September 10, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

retar-dawgs are only favored by 7 over a team that lost to vandy.. hilarious.. at least everyone in vegas knows they are overrated

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

no everybody in vegas are money takers, hehe, they put the spread like that so everybody would bet the ranch on the gamewieners, and when the DAWGS laugh at the chickens arguing and fighting each other during the game blaming this and that on one another when their blowing them out, then everybody in south cakalaka will go, now I know why they named our school the nogamecocks!

By AltamahaDawg

September 10, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

Lost in all the awe of KM hurdle was the fact that it was on 3rd and 14. Thats confidence brothers.

Oh yea, it was a sprint draw too. I knew defending that play for 2 years would pay off one day.

By ARdawg

September 10, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Gen Neyland

You won’t find many Dawg fans that disagree with your post. The fact is, as with most all coaches the first game and usually the second game are scheduled with polishing up before conference play begins in mind. Thats why they are cupcake games and the cupcakes come out in front on the financial end of it.

Of course that isn’t always the case. The Vols went to the left coast but if Fulmer had his way it would have been deeper in the schedule.

The Dawgs are ready. This game is occasionally a slugfest but I don’t see SC as matching up on either side of the ball this year. I don’t normally make predictions but I’ll call this one. Georgia by 20

By TvilleDawg

September 10, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

There’s no question the level of the competition ramps up this week. Carolina is a full fledged member of the SEC and is not to be taken lightly.

For all the bloggers slamming Stafford, how can you not notice his calmness, maturity, and he is steadly honing his skills as a game manager. That fumble at the line of scrimmage last week in which he calmly picked the ball up and threw it out of bounds-a thing of beauty. Stafford will certainly have some picks along the way, but I see a sincere effort on his part to protect the football.

I see a wearing down of the Carolina defense in the second half as they won’t have the ability to cope with all the weapons. I believe that Carolina will initially have some success defending the run, but won’t have the stamina to carry it the entire game. Our defense will need to step it up a notch, but I think CWM is up to the task.

DAWGS-34 Gamecocks-17

GO DAWGS!!!!

By Arie

September 10, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

South Carolina is always a tough game no matter who has been coaching them, from Holtz to Spurrier, this game is always the tone setter for the bulldogs’ season and how the rest of it will pan out especially looking back at last season and how we lost focus after this game going into the tennesse game. no matter i believe it will be a good and hard faugt game and the bulldogs’ talent will prevail in the end

By AltamahaDawg

September 10, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

found, NO, without THAT play, SC is punting from the back of thier end zone with most of the quarter left. What did you think, that was the last play of the game OR you KNOW how it all would have ended? What was that about ludicrous?

You are conveniently leaving out the SC missed FG or the 4th down play stopped short. Along with the fumbles.

So basically you are saying had the game gone differently, the result would have varied???? That sure does make idiots of a lot of people?

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Did some people forget? Quincy and Jim are attending the game this week. Oh yeah, and neither is David Pollack, just a few things I thought I would bring up. Love it up here at college moma,send us some money! GO DAWGS!

By AltamahaDawg

September 10, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Much more likely the game would have ended 9-7 anyway Einstein. Go look that up in webster’s dictionary.

By Dawg fan in SC

September 10, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

CMR will be running a two quarterback system this week. After the dawgs get a four touchdown lead in the first half Cox will be coming in to finish off the cluckers.

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Altamaha Dawg, If you don’t mind me asking? Where are you from? Jesup? Baxley? I live near the Altamaha river myself and love your spectacular knowledge of not only the Georgia team, but football in general. I live in Ludowici, GO BLUE TIDE!

By The 'Ole Ball Coach (aka The Evil "Genius")

September 10, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Now It Can Be Told - the Secret of My Success at UF: By Steve Orr Spurrier, the Head Ball Coach

Chapter 1: A GENIUS IS BORN

When I got to Florida as HBC, I looked around and realized that they had been losing with superior talent for decades. So I hired a great defensive coordinator named Bobby Stoops to coach the defense, and left that side of the ball to him.

I then told my 4-star receivers to run all kind of different patterns, and told my 4-star quarterbacks to play pitch n’ catch with them. I yelled at officials, threw my visor around a lot, and became a legend. Some, including myself, called me a genius.

After 12 years I figured the SEC was too small for me, and that I should spread my genius elsewhere. That was 8 years ago. I should have stayed put.

TOMORROW: Chapter 2: There Ain’t No Vandies in the NFL

By Austen

September 10, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

This may very well be the game that will convince Spurrier to stay a coach of USC after this year or take a hike. South Carolina just hasn’t been the type of team that bounces back from adversity - They will be very motivated on Saturday, and if they lose or at least don’t make it a nail-biter, the tires may fall off USC’s rims.

I refuse to underrate South Carolina because of how close this game is every year, but I really do feel like a hungry UGA team is going to take the field, and they are going to be on a mission. I think Richt knows Spurrier is on the ropes and that the whole SEC is pulling to help rid the league of Spurrier so that SC falls back into lower tier program.

Either way - Go Dawgs!

By Ed

September 10, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

I have no problem with Lundquist, but I can’t tolerate Brent Musberger. That windbag never shuts up. He tries to do play-by-play and color at the same time. I don’t know how Herbstreit tolerates him.

By douknowshon

September 10, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

UGA is going to show the SEC what is up this year, and the Nation….

Spuirrer is gonna be throwing tricks out of is a*, and he may pull one or 2.

In the end UGA will be the top dawg…

By cotton dawg

September 10, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

I would personally like to see Ron Franklin back in the booth for SEC games.CBS could hit a home run if they could snatch the guy away from the evil empire (espn).

By timthebrave

September 10, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

On paper this game should be a blow out. Although, it being GA versus SC it will probably be a battle until Moreno takes over at end of game. My pick UGA 24 SC 13

By Gamecock Henry

September 10, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

For the person using my name …. I’m sorry that you must have had a homosexual experience and that it has traumatized you. You can get help for that you know….. Eric C … I appreciate that you appreciate my confidence and enthusiasm in my Gamecocks However ,the Question should be how and when is UGA going to score TDs on the Gamecocks? BTW is that ole sick feeling creeping in yet dawg fans?

By shane #1

September 10, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Cotton Dog, With all the talk of Spurrier’s possible retirement can You see Darth Visor as ESPN commentator? As if the Dawgs really need another reason to hate ESPN. Just think of Lispin’ Lou and SOS knocking the Dawgs every Saturday.

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

Why everyone is hyping up Georgia,Florida,LSU, and those other teams from a few other conferences that think they can win it all, please don’t forget about those crimson elephants and the war damn tiger eagles. Their kinda flyng under the radar. Trust me, there just as good as any team in the country. Love it up here at college moma! Please send us some money! We are spent. GO DAWGS!

By reservoirDAWG

September 10, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

Henry, SOS’s best days are behind him. The game last year was a fluke. Our O-line had not gelled and we couldn’t move the ball. If Vandy can move the ball on your D, I would think we will too. Enjoy the game, but I don’t think you will like the result.

By ARdawg

September 10, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Cottondawg

I like Ron Franklin too. I also like Mike Gottfried until his stroke or whatever. Now he sounds like Lou “Granny Clampett” Holtz. Espn announcers generally do a pretty good job even if their talking heads are full of poop. Holtz, May, Matich, Corso and Palmer. I kind of like Herbstreit.

The most annoying game announcer to me is Sean McDonnogh. THAT is a game irritant.

By douknowshon

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

seriously*Gamecock Henry

We will be down field on the first drive in the in zone….Do u know Know Shon or Caleb King!!!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 10, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

T, talking about Pollack being overrated. He was one of the most decorated DE’s coming out of college. Look at his list of awards.

I hope the team plays with a vengence. This is the game that knocked us out of a chance at the SEC title and possible NC. SC whipped NCST and the turnovers cost them against Vandy. I feel confident that the dawgs will play like the #2 team in the country.

As far as Richt not letting a team dominate him 2 years in a row? I believe UT has humilated the dawgs two years running. Not just beat but literally humilate. Thankfully, Ainge ain’t there anymore.

By cotton dawg

September 10, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

Ron Franklin and Gottfried were the best in the business.Shane,espn would be a perfect fit for that a$$ hole.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 10, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

Besides SC hasn’t given up a lot of yards this year. 225 v Vandy and 138 v NCST. I don’t know what kind of running game those guys have but nobody has rushed for over 90 yars total on them. Of course our running game is tops but fundamentally the D for them has been strong it appears. Their O is a different story.

By Maddog

September 10, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

AR Dawg, good nice train of thought. I loved Gottfried. Holtz and May are way out of their league and really detract from the show. Homers through and through.

By DawginLex

September 10, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

SC’s defense didn’t shut UGA down last year. Stafford was ineffective and that is what lost the game. 3 or 4 completions on some of the bad throws where he threw into the wrong coverage and UGA wins.

He has improved 200% from last year and should be able to make the throws this year and have them caught.

SC’s offense will try a new wrinkle or two but if UGA can pass protect, this game will end up with a 10 point spread.

UGA 24 SC 14

By Will

September 10, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

Gamecock Henry, Gamecock 11, etc

Bulldawg nation has had this date circled for a year…There will be no excuses this time, there will be no letting up, there will be no second guessing. We have all of Spurrier’s comments from last year hanging in the lockeroom staring at us everyday. We are motivated and p**, we are ready to put Spurrier in retirement for good. That means an awful beatdown is coming your way. SO get ready.

By Gamecock Chrissy

September 10, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

I remember last year my Gamecocks had a terrible game against Louisiana Lafayette. You Dawg fans were all bragging that our Gamecocks would be blown out of Sanford Stadium. Yes the dawgies again are blowing hot air this year! You dog fans really think you are so special with this win streak. The only teams of significance that you beat in the streak is the Gators and Auburn. Lets analyze the other Uga wins - Vandy, hmm barely got that one and luckily too, Troy, Wow beating a Trojan is impressive I guess, Kentucky, Well we beat them too and pretty soundly I might add. Georgia Tech, Hmm fired their coach and a ACC middle of road team. Hawaii, Wow what a big-time opponent in the Sugar Bowl. GS Who and Central Michy wow real big time too. High school boys! No wonder we Gamecocks are confident about Saturdays Game. Garnet and Black! Goooo Cocks!!!

By AltamahaDawg

September 10, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

nope, I’m all the way at the mouth of the River. I would like to explore it up your way more sometime. Spent a little time at Adams Fish Camp, but never floated it down from that far. The “narrows” just below Jesup are a pretty interesting section, although you’d bump the bottom in several places with the levels lately. I’ll be out camping on one of them thar sandbars very soon.

Spectacular knowledge of football?? Thanks. I guess. Or screw you, which ever applies..

I know enough to slow down going thru Ludowici after the game, I’ll tell you that.

By heeldawg

September 10, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

The Gamecocks may have a solid defense, but the Georgia defense is pretty solid, too—even without Owens. And the Gamecock offense hasn’t shown me anything. I’d be surprised if the Gamecocks scored more than 10 points. And Georgia’s running game will wear the USC defenders down in the second half.

Final score: Georgia 34. USCe 13.

And Cap Munnerlyn’s still a midget.

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

1) Danielson must not have done his homework on CMU’s offense. It’s better than anything N.C. State has put on the field in some years. And yes, this is a huge game for the Ole Ball Coach; he views every game against UGA as such. No news there. Who cares how important it is to him? It’s much more so to the Dawgs. At the end of the year it’s only going to be the difference between 6-6 and 7-5 for USC East. It carries national implications for UGA.

2) No comment. Stafford’s play this year speaks for itself.

3) While it hurts the Dawgs to lose Sturdivant, Sutherland, and Owens it’s by no means a death knell for the program. The depth of the Dawgs is the key difference in years past.

4) If an SEC team with one loss is left out of the BCS title game then the system is truly broken beyond repair. I would think that this was settled last year when a two-loss SEC team took the Buckeyes to the woodshed for the second consecutive year. And if the SEC is left out, and UGA is the team getting the snub, there will be no doubt as to whether the polls carry a bias or not.

5) The spread offense will never completely phase out of the college game. Like the option, it levels the playing field for teams with less size and raw physical ability. That said, Danielson is correct that it’s had its heyday. Big, fast, and smart defenses have proven that its effectiveness can be limited.

I liked Blackledge better, too. Gary’s not bad, but it takes time to adjust.

By Villa Rica DAWG

September 10, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Wouldn’t it be great if UGA beat S. Carolina like 56-17 and Spurrier got fired at the end of the 2008 season, along with his spawn…?

I can dream, right?

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

Altamaha dawg, thanks for the reply, no I was not being rude, I meant what I said sincerely about your knowledge of the game. Just thought I would say hey, and I was not sure how far you lived from me,thats all I’ve seen your posts regularly on here, and you have seem to put alot of people in checkmate. Go Blue Tide! Go Dawgs!

By physicsDawg

September 10, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Note to Gamecocks: desparate does not equal MOTIVATED

By ARdawg

September 10, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

Maddog

Trevor Matich has worked himself into a Mark May clone. They are both convinced beyond all doubt everything they say is true and factual. The problem is they are wrong more than right. I have never seen either one recant when proven wrong by facts. They conveniently ignore it. Of course most of the espn crew does. Can you believe this “Dr. Lou” crap?

By DACULAfalcon

September 10, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

the cocks suck this year…..haha, cocks

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

Gee Gamecock Chrissy,

The Dawgs were lucky to beat Vandy, huh? So what’s the story with SC? I guess the Lamecocks’ luck ran out the last two years against them. The only lucky win was yours against the Dawgs last year. Your team is mediocre at best, although they always play UGA tough.

I love this stuff about Hawaii, too. When they were 12-0 everybody was picking them to upset UGA. When the Dawgs treated them like a personal pinata all the haters changed to “they didn’t belong”. Funny, but the only people who said that before the game were Dawg fans. The fans and the University wanted a better match-up.

And please shut up about the “high school” crap. It’s Georgia Southern University and Central Michigan University. Even if you can’t respect UGA, try to have enough class to respect them.

I would say that there are other reasons for your misplaced confidence, but I honestly don’t know what they could be, except for blind loyalty. Actually, given the talent level on your team, that’s not a bad thing to have. Good luck bringing up the rear of the SEC East…behind Vandy. And get used to it, too.

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

The “Dr. Lou” thing is just ESPN trying to make Holtz as comfortable as possible in his twilight years. I’m certain now that there’s an ADA loophole that allows him to keep his job. I just didn’t know that stupidity and prejudice were handicaps covered by law.

By GATOR CHOMP

September 10, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

Why dont all u little Mutts just STFU, Im sick and tired of hearing u lozers running your mouths about “nothing” Thats right i said nothing because u straymutts have’nt beat nobody.Who is Georgia Southern?I did’nt know they had a football program.And who is Central Michigan?Hell my sons little league team could probably beat them down.So talk 2 me when u maggots actually beat somebody.All u lozers need 2 hook up and go f**k each other because thats what my Mighty Gators are going 2 do 2 the puppies on the field “book it morons” GATORS or DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Gamecock Henry,

I’ve been victimized three times by these latent homosexuals posing under my name. Why the AJC can’t secure their blogs better is beyond me. This crap gets old. We know which is which, at least.

By AltamahaDawg

September 10, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

Oh Chrissy, Chrissy, Chrissy. With your team losing 7 times over that same period, I can see how that would be such a confidence boost over all those silly wins of ours.

By Maddog

September 10, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

ARdawg, I’ve seen a lot of people, in the twilight of their life, want to be called something other than their name. Lou definitely fits this profile. Before long they’ll have him wear a bib so he won’t drool on himself.

By AltamahaDawg

September 10, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

yard dawg, no I am not sending you any money. (but thanks)

Are you in school up in Athens now?

By Gamecock Chrissy

September 10, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

87 Dawg…. It funny you mention respect Your team was #1 in the country by sport pundits who heard from the whinny dawg nation last year so thy felt sorry for Uga and voted them # 1. The SEC Coaches and writers didn’t even pick the dawgs to win the east division nor the SEC championship. Talk about respect that’s an area your program must have a problem in. Now your dawgies are #2, so appropriate I midght add!! …Physics Dawg ….What makes you think the Gamecocks are not motivated?

By ARdawg

September 10, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Gator Chump

You have such a potty mouth. Sick and tired? Then sit down and take yourself a rest. But before you do, I’ll take some fries with that.

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Everybody knows, gator chomp (puss) has about enough sense to keep from s** in his pants, and he probably takes an hour and a half to watch sixty minutes.

By GATOR CHOMP

September 10, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

Why don’t u losers stop talking about nothing.Spend time talking about something.Like how Superman Tebow is purdy!Man of man he is purdy!Something else.Obama is the real thing unlike u losers.OBAMA OR DIE!!!!!!

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

no, I’m not, I’m in a dorm in carolina right now, and chrissy is real busy if you know what I mean? If she blogs here real soon, it will be after she unclogs her gamecock canal.

By ARdawg

September 10, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

Maddog

I hear ya! Granny Clampett Holtz fits better. All he needs is his hair in a bun and some squeezins. This Dr. Lou thing is about as entertaining and enlightening as the Coach Lou pep talk last year. What a waste of airtime. I am very thankful for DVR

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

GATOR CHOMP,

Practice what you preach, turd. UGA beat your precious team with essentially the same guys last year. And don’t start with that “15 out of 18” garbage. With the exception of the past 3-4 years, those guys aren’t playing anymore. You’ll get your turn to lose again soon enough. If you don’t like what you read on the UGA blog, by all means get the h3ll off. As for your tired “GATORS OR DIE” BS, do we have a choice? I’m sure in your case most would choose the latter. FO, a-hole.

By Maddog

September 10, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

GATOR CHOMP, I believe your “jorts” may be juuuusssstt a little too tight.

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

If we win this game, and start off at 3-0, I will formally introduce you’ll to my lovely lady..Casey-Tiffany. Yep, she went to Johns Hopkins this year, and my Honey is “All Woman’ Now. Juz ask Cuz, my best man in waiting. We are gonna have a Hoe Down at Peidmonts “Pretzel and Waffle Emporium” that will leave you boys Speechless. Do Doggies, do it Doggie Style for Popy.

By GATOR CHOMP

September 10, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

Yard dawg,grow up coward and ask your Moma about me son.

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

87 dawg will set you straight

By GATOR CHOMP

September 10, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

87Mutt,Why cant i start with the 15 out of 18 garbage? The truth hurts does’nt it pal? Just like the rest of your little mutt friends hate 2 face reality.My Gators are going 2 blow tour overrated puppies out this time so please “book it”

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Now dont punish Me just because I said the Gators Have been the better team this past decade…Facts Dont lie, I love my “Little Puppies”, with Mr Stafford and his “Gay Quarterbacks themes; on You Tube , getting “Friendly with the male help. However, nothing good ever seems to happen for Georgia teams, We thought the Thrashers were on their way a couple of years ago..Oh, Oh, Nope. The Braves are being “Scalped” right before our eyes. Hawks had a biddy run last year..ITS OVER…Falcons are why we love “College Football here>. Well, its Quiche time, can you say..Bobby Flay…..My Adonis with a stove.

By Maddog

September 10, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Gator Chomp - I did talk to my Moma. She said there used to be some geekish looking pervert who wandered around the playground leering at the kids. She also said this creep used to say “book it” a lot. Was that you?

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

Oh, Yard boy, Please dont use that word ‘Straight’ in my presence..Yuckie Turd.

By Gamecock Chrissy

September 10, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

Well maybe I shouldnt have slighted Vandy because they did beat us 2 years in a row. The Dawgies barely won over Vandy last year and they knew it was a monumental win by jumping up and down on the Vandy logo at the end of the game. Gee I bet Vandy would have beaten GSU 80 - 0 and Central Michy 77 - 3. I guess thats why Vandy is sitting in fisrt place in the East right now.

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

You obviously missed the point of my post, Chrissy. Not surprising. I asked that you respect the two schools UGA played. It’s probably too much to hope that you could show even that much class, though. At least try to read and comprehend next time.

By Maddog's Mammy

September 10, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

Gator Dude, Anytime you are in my second home..NY City, please look me up at my club..East Side Club at 227 E 56Street at(212) 753-2222. I will personally show you how to really have a good time. ..We respect All Folks.

By GATOR CHOMP

September 10, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

Maddog no idiot that was not me it probably was your dad. Word is he was a serious child molester back in the days. U may need to go and get your azz checked 2 see if he have “been there” if u know what i mean.Get lost coward!!!

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it now, GATOR CHOMP: you must be good for something because you’re a TOOL.

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

First of all, the person that just blogged under my yard dawg name, was not the real yard dawg. But, I’m sure anybody with any sense would know that. And second of all,to gator chomp, my mother and brother are dead nice try tough guy. I don’t live that far from the Georgia/Florida line big man, so anytime,anywhere, whatever. I don’t have a problem with defending my team on their blog, but it is pussies like you, that have a serious problem.

By throwing early and often

September 10, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

spurrier will throw early and often as he ran mostly last year,,we’ll pick him apart in our secondary like auburn two years ago, dawgs by 3 or more td’s in this one..count on it ..you heard it from northwestgadawg

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

I doubt Vandy would do that, Chrissy. They have the class that is so sorely lacking in you. Ditto for intelligence. Otherwise you’d know that Vanderbilt is in first place because they and SC are the only two schools to play an SEC game. That’s why the Gamecocks are in last right now. The only difference is that Vandy won’t remain at the top, while the ‘Cocks are most assuredly going to stay where they’re at.

Did you get your throat cleared out good?

By GATOR CHOMP

September 10, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

yard dawg,sorry about that comment my mother is dead also.It takes a real man 2 apologize for saying or doing the wrong thing so again im sorry i went 2 far. Go Gators!!!

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

yard dawg,

This GATOR CHOMP clown has been posting his personal insults for at least the last 6 months. Normally I try to keep things civil and on point about the teams and the games, but this guy doesn’t know when to quit. Talking about someone else’s family is a new low, even for him.

Sad…

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

lmao off go 87 dawg

By Maddog

September 10, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

Gator Chomp, do you possess even cursory knowledge of the English language and basics of punctuation? Perhaps you should get off line and crack open your sons 2nd grade English book. You know the joke - if you and your son are in the same grade in school, you just might be a redneck! LMAO!

By yard dawg

September 10, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

Thats cool, and I respect that, but my brother died in the Coast Guard and my mother died of old age. You can get on any blog and talk your s**, but when it comes to someone that is not involved with the conversation at all, I don’t thats cool. Chrissy, get off the computer and hurry back!

By physicsDawg

September 10, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

Crissy, Ron, way earlier, had given the Motivation edge to USC, based on the fact that they were hungry after the Vandy game loss. I know. With all due respect to Vandy, UGA has been there too. But spoiling for a fight and a first SEC win, is more desperation than motivation. I’d say the loss to USC in Athens last year gives us more than enough motivation, and I dare say You have plenty of it too. The Vandy loss is just not a good one.

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

GATOR CHOMP,

I already posted something, but I take part of it back. That was genuinely good of you to see that things can get out of hand. I, too, apologize for my more crude remarks. It doesn’t do any good to b#tch about classless postings if I’m gong to do the same thing.

I’ll try to remember that it’s just a game, and keep my personal comments to myself. And I’m serious about that. We can pick at each other without being foul-mouthed.

By Dave In Tampa

September 10, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

I personally always have hated this game ever since the 80’s. South Carolina is always at the peak of their game when they play us. It’s not a Spurrier thing. They always play us tough.

Of course I think we will win, but it won’t be by more than 7. Go Dawgs!

By Gator Stomp

September 10, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this

You Dawgs want to git down and dirty…Then cry Mommy after the Facts come a Knocking upsides your head. No, that Wasnt Gator Chump, its “GATOR STOMP..Bigger, Badder, and I live in Jacksonville, and will meet anybody MORE than half way. I dont need a computer to be a Badd A*. We Eat Dawg for a Snack. Questions..

By 87Daws a Traitor

September 10, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

Sweetheart, I own restauarants in Savannah, on River Street, and I know you personally, we met one late night at closing, you asked if I was in the military, as you like that type. Wish I had been, I would of given you some “Basic training” you would never forgit. Call me, remember.

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this

Not so sure I’d be bragging about eating dogs, but you’re welcome to mosey on down toward Orlando. Better yet, I’ve got to be in Jax next weekend, so give me a time and a place, jack@ss. I’m having a medical procedure done at the Mayo Clinic, so I’ll be weak and drowsy. That should even the odds up for you.

By 87Dawg

September 10, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this

87Daws a Traitor,

If you’re going to make a joke at my expense, try a few basics out. 1) be funny; 2) try getting my blog name spelled correctly.

This stuff about pretending to be someone else has lost its flavor. Just be yourself and toss a few zingers, okay? Come back on when you can be more original. And funny.

By T'ville Dawg

September 10, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

Let’s eat some chicken!

By T'ville Dawg

September 10, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

Let’s eat some chicken!

By T'ville Dawg

September 10, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

Let’s eat some chicken!

By T'ville Dawg

September 10, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

Let’s eat some chicken!

By USCwill LOSEsat

September 10, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

GAMECOCK HENRY why are you still alive? Tards like you dont usually survive very long. The only thing that gets me throught the week is knowing that after Sat. you will be gone. UGA will dominate USC. You guys barely survived NCst for gods sake. Has your RB stole anything this week?

By SPURRIERsux

September 10, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this

USC ruined Holtz and it will ruin Spurrier as well. USC cant throw and Mike Davis couldnt start at Ole Miss. As long as UGA plays UGAs game we will dominate USC. Any DA will an ounce of sense could see that.

By SPURRIERsux

September 10, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this

GAMECOCK CHRISSY why would USC be motivated? Were they motivated last year when the losers lost how games after Vandy dropped the #6 Cocks? Your team has thrown 7 ints and gave up 9 sacks against NCst and Vandy. They arent motivated they are terrible. By the way, do you realize you have the word c** your name? You and GAMECOCK HENRY are truly pathetic and sad.

By gatorsareclassless

September 10, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

GAYTOR STOMP? Are you serious? Terribly sad. Shouldnt you be breaking in your new jorts and getting your gold chain shined? You live in Jacksonville? What trailer park? When I am done wrestling with your girl you can come pick her up at the Red Roof Inn. Want to fight? Punch yourself tard.

By Denver Dawg

September 10, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this

Any given Saturday anything can happen.

Now let’s talk about the 95% chance here. Finally, Georgia has what it takes to put up 40 points on Carolina. This game won’t even be close. Carolina has no offense (thank goodeness, ‘cause our defense has a long way to go). You Carolina C0cksuckers has real balls coming on this blog smack talkin’ after your Vandy loss. This isn’t last year.

Dawgs 45 Carolina 17

You’ll be MIA on our blgs after the game.

By Tom Trojan

September 10, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

UGA is playing South Carolina this week! They are not playing USC! Large difference! Dawgs should handle South Carolina, and hope they do! As for USC, perhaps we meet down the road, will be a different deal then! In the meantime, GO DAWGS!!!!

By auburn suxs

September 10, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this

the old ball coach has never forgiven UGA for beaten him when he was a QB at florida. He never won the national championship as a player because of the DAWGS…

By auburn suxs

September 10, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this

Gamecock Chrissy , you are too funny , will be be hearing from you after the game Saturday?????

By auburn suxs

September 10, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this

Gamecock Chrissy

I bet your husband is a UGA fan …..

By Gamecock Henry

September 10, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this

There Gonna be some loooooooooooog faces and jaw dropping dawg fans come Saturday in the corner of the South End Zone. Coach Spurrier owns the dawgs and he will even his series with his Gamecocks Saturday. Dawgs Defense has some holes and Spurrier will exploit that it and see defense of the dawgs. Dawgs have been saying each year that they will destroy the gamecocks but fact is they all have been real close games. You Dawgs fans wont admit it but its too close for comfort for Y’all. Since 1988 UGa leads the series 11 - 7. Scary isn’t it. If Spurrier wins 1 National Championship at Carolina the Cocks will have as many as UGA. Don’t even try to count the self proclaimed 1942 and others sport mags and writers that are no longer around. UGa has 2 Heisman Trophy Winners , Carolina has 1, 1 more and Carolina has just as many as UGA.

By Zeb

September 10, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this

Hey Alt and Kali, I don’t know about you guys, but I’m just getting really tired of the idiocy on these blogs. There are more illiterate, crack smoking meth heads on here than ever. We used to have good, well thought out, informative and comical posts. You can’t do that anymore because of the morons on here. My name has been hijacked more times than I know.

Alt and Shane, how’s things down south? Goin down to Fitz in Nov to see dad. Lookin forward to Sat and the SC game. Gonna be a slobbernokker, but I think we’re gonna take ‘em. The dawgs are loaded, and if you c.ocks think that SC is more motivated, then put the pipe down. You guys cost us a chance to play for the MNC game last year……that’s all the motivation we need. And as my psycho friend Gator Chump says…..BOOK IT!!!

By Gamecock Henry

September 10, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

Corrected post: …There Gonna be some loooooooooooog faces and jaw dropping dawg fans come Saturday in the corner of the South End Zone. Coach Spurrier owns the dawgs and he will even his series with his Gamecocks Saturday. Dawgs Defense has some holes and Spurrier will exploit that wait and see defense of the dawgs. Dawgs have been saying each year that they will destroy the gamecocks but fact is they all have been real close games. You Dawgs fans wont admit it but its too close for comfort for Y’all. Since 1988 UGa leads the series 11 - 7. Scary isn’t it. If Spurrier wins 1 National Championship at Carolina the Cocks will have as many as UGA. Don’t even try to count the self proclaimed 1942 and others dawg fans try to claim from sport mags, polls and writers that are no longer around. UGa has 2 Heisman Trophy Winners , Carolina has 1, 1 more and Carolina has just as many as UGA.

By auburn suxs

September 10, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

Gamecock Chrissy

and your daughter is a gator…..

By Lee

September 10, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this

Gamecock Chrissy, what does “whinny” mean? LOL Wow, she is “Special Ed”. SC has no chance unless the Dawgs simply lie down in this one. Our O is way too powerful for their D. SC should also not underestimate Richt’s evil genius tricks either. Does UF and Auburn in ‘07 ring a bell? UGA’s D will be a different one than what was showcased against GA Southern and CMU. I believe that Coach WM has been saving his best D for SEC opponents. GO DAWGS!

By DawgBone

September 10, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this

*By ron

September 10, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this

Lowcountry Bulldawg…

You left out a couple of intangibles to consider:

Home field advantage = Carolina

Defensive line advantage = Carolina (especially with the loss of Jeff Owens for GA)

Motivation = Carolina A. 1 more loss puts them out of the SEC race. B. They were humiliated by Vanderbilt and need something to restore their pride C. The “ol ball coach” is p**!

Final score: USC 24 GA 21*

Ron…you are delusional son. The chickens have averaged 10 points against the Dawgs over the last six years and winning just once.

You couldn’t stop Knowshon last year and you certainly won’t ths year. Also, our receivers are catching the ball…including the one we stole from your own back yard!

Columbia, the place coaches go out to pasture.

DAWGBONE

By LifelongDawg

September 10, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this

Gamecock Henry,

If.

By ARdawg

September 10, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this

If Spurrier wins 1 National Championship at Carolina the Cocks will have as many as UGA

Gamecock Henry.

To dream the impossible dream

By Gator Chump

September 10, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this

Chrissy, so you’re a c.ock fan…right? I bet you are. My boy Tebow can’t wait to meet you. He loves female c.ock fans. Keep up the good work, and don’t forget to clean out that pie hole.

By Gator Chump

September 10, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this

Chrissy, so you’re a c.ock fan…right? I bet you are. My boy Tebow can’t wait to meet you. He loves female c.ock fans. Keep up the good work, and don’t forget to clean out that pie hole.

By SECDAWG

September 10, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this

This isnt going to be an easy game by any means against South Carolina and Steve Spurrier is going to try to pull some $hit out of his a$$ like he always does against UGA. In the end though Stafford will show his maturity as QB and Moreno will be running laps around South Carolinas defense. Just another hurdle for Moreno to jump over!! GO DAWGS!!

By SECDAWG

September 10, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this

You think that UGA has even come close to showing the rest of the country what it can do!!! Saturday USC will get a real taste of what a true SEC team is all about. South Carolina will have another disappointing loss to add to their record.

By LifelongDawg

September 10, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

I don’t think Chrissy wants any more of us. I haven’t seen any lame posts from her in a while. Enjoy it, yard dawg.

By AltamahaDawg

September 10, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

Did she just say that Vandy in first place would have beat the teams we played by a bigger margin, and that is why SC who is in last place should beat us?

Henry, do the game tickets actually read Georgia Bulldogs Vs Florida’s Ex Coach?

By Gamecock Chrissy

September 10, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this

PALIN POWER And GO COCKS!!!!!!!!

By LifelongDawg

September 10, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this

I think CMR knows about the pressure and expectations on this team better than we do. He’s been there before with FSU as OC and here at UGA as the HC. His record in 2002 was the same that got LSU and UF national titles. Just bad luck that there were 2 undefeated teams that year. Five top 10 finishes in six years earns my trust (7 for 7 overall in the top 25), and his record, home and away, in conference and out, is among the top 5 active coaches solidifies it.

No, sir, I don’t think I’ll question the Coach’s strategy or tactics. I’m going to try and enjoy the next few seasons because UGA is stacked. Ask me in three years what I think and I might feel differently, but I just don’t see it.

What I do see are a lot of folks who have forgotten about the dark days under Coach Goff and, to a degree, Coach Donnan. Mark Richt was the perfect coaching hire for UGA but we, as fans, snipe at the guy all too much. The Dawgs garner top 10 rspect on an annual basis and we want top 5. If they get top 5 standing we want #1. I know it’s only natural, but we’ve got to temper our impatience and remember that out of 119 schools only 1 gets to win the national title. In view of that, I make winning the SEC title a more realistic annual hope. If the Dawgs do that (and I don’t care if they give up 25 points a game in the process), then everything should work out well.

By LifelongDawg

September 10, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this

Good one about the tix, AltamahaDawg.

That Chrissy. She was probably Captain of the Debate Team at USC East. What a moron. Well , at least she intends on voting the right way. I hope somebody’s there to read the names for her, though.

By Johnny Danger Dawg

September 10, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

Kit, you are right that UGA could not have won that game without Pollack’s big play. But lots of close games hinge on one big play. Really, you should appreciate that moment as an awesome play that happened to be made by the “other guy.” The play that should haunt the dreams of Gamecock fans is that fumble on the last SC drive when SC pounded the rock almost all the way into the endzone.

By ghost dawgI

September 10, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

To gator chomp - it want be long before you feel a horrible pain in the butt- look down and see the bulldog biting your arse. Change your name to gator chomped.

By Dawggystyle

September 10, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

I have to agree with Gary.

Dawgs - 35 Cocks - 10

Happiness is a beaten C**!!!

By dawgs by 2 or 3 tds

September 10, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this

usc is down and the dawgs bring too much talent..this will be one game richt really lets the dawgs loose..brace yourselves…usc’s qbs can’t move the ball either..dawgs will intercept 3 passes..game over before it starts..look for massaquoi and durham to have big games as well as caleb king

By War Eagle

September 10, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this

Verne Lindquist made his statement announcing the Bama_Auburn 2005 game., After Auburn sacked Brodie 12th time, Lindquist said to Gary Danielson and he agreed “OH NO, THIS IS EMBARRASSING .. I call this prejudice at its highest level. Networks should not let alumni announce their alma mater games. Lindquist is a phony with limited knowledge.

By TampaDawg

September 10, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this

Can’t wait to see Pollack broadcasting!!!! Go Dawgs we can handle South Carolina!!!!

By jc_dawgs

September 10, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this

If the Dawgs bring there A-game…they will rip through SC like a chainsaw through a stick of bamboo. And there wont be anything that Spurrier or anyone else can do about it.

Simply put…Ga must play a sub par game for SC to have a chance.

By AltamahaDawg

September 10, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

Nope kit is WRONG, that was a possible safety had he not lost the ball. Even without the safety, SC would have most likely been punting from the back of thier end zone. How does anyone figure that they probably would have won it? 9-7, or 8-7 UGA most likely results without the Pollack int.

By Mobile Dawg

September 10, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

Gator Stomp, Chomp, Chump, Chimp, were ya’ll asleep at last years game when we kicked yo butt?

By Miles

September 10, 2008 11:14 PM | Link to this

Verne Lundquist…Gary Danielson…the SEC on CBS! Fowler, Herbstriet, and Corso are the best at what they do, i.e., pregame. Similarly, Lundquist and Danielson are the best at what they do, i.e., live telecasts. Yes, Howard (ESPN) and Blackledge (CBS) are part of the shows as well.

By Michael

September 10, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this

Dawgs up 49-0………. AT THE HALF - Who are we kidding? this has all the ear marks of a blow out. You can see it in the USC fans selling their tickets on the internet. This team is done.

By Zeb

September 11, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this

My omment at 7:59 was meant to be funny…I want the Dawgs to ‘Squeeze”, Fondle, “Grease Up”, and Shake” those “COCKS” THIS WEEK,,, ….and that really excites me alot. My boyfriend Michael will tell you I am a hottie, 62 long johns wearing Southerner..Jed Clampett in Drag, thats me.

By 87Dawg

September 11, 2008 12:39 AM | Link to this

My quiche recipe calls for sharp chedder and swiss,,, fresh bacon, paprika, whole creme, and salt and pepper. Bake in a pie crust 34-40minutes…and have a Hunk like Michael to feed it to, when the Cocks eat the Dawgs.

By LifelongDawg

September 11, 2008 2:20 AM | Link to this

Hey poser,

I’m talking to the guy who posted under my name at 12:39AM. Everybody knows it’s not me that says all the gay sh#t so what do get out of it? Grow the f#ck up. Tell you what, you name the time and the place and I’ll be there to give you the #ss whoopin’ you’re daddy should have given you a long time ago. You can even pretend it’s to meet up for the gay sex you apparently long for. C’mon, #sshole. Act like a man for once in your pathetic life and take the beating you deserve, you p#ssy. Like I said before, since you like copying me, repeat this: “I am a pr#ck with ears.” It’s the only thing you’ll say that’s true. Pansy.

By LifelongDawg

September 11, 2008 2:41 AM | Link to this

I should say my old name. I have to switch up to keep #ssholes like you off guard.

By RichterScale

September 11, 2008 2:46 AM | Link to this

My, my, my…..a lot of smack talking going on in here. The truth is that the SC chickens [yard birds] do NOT have the horses to contend with UGA and they are well aware of it. The game hens will try to keep it close in the first half but will get absolutely stomped in the second. The Ole Ball [Hugging] Coach hates UGA because they went down to Florida and whipped his @SS when he was up for the H-trophy way back when; ole Stephanie Spermier will never, ever forget it. Stevie boy will never, ever forget this game either as the Dawgs will have his [male sex organ] defense worn out late in the 3rd quarter. After that, Katy bar the door as UGA totally embarrasses the SC chickens in their own coup. There will be plenty of penalties on both teams but when the dust finally settles it will be UGA 31 and SC Cox 13.

By ............................................BuLLdawg

September 11, 2008 3:58 AM | Link to this

Steve Spurrier has a Losing Record against BCS teams at South Carolina at 14-17.

He’s been an unqualified failure at South Carolina, and it is rumored that this is his last year there.

There is no doubt that the 8-4 Season by Lou Holtz to be end up ranked No. 19 in the AP Poll 2000-2001 and the 9-3 Season by Lou Holtz to end up No. 13 in the AP Poll 2001-2002 were both better years than anything that Steve Spurrier has done yet - and this is Steve Spurrier’s 4th season at South Carolina.

By ............................................BuLLdawg

September 11, 2008 4:22 AM | Link to this

How can a coach in his 4th season, have his worst season ?

Because Lou Holtz not only had several better seasons than any season Steve Spurrier has had now in his 4th season, but in addtion because Lou Holtz also recruited better than Steve Spurrier as well.

I don’t think the kids identify with Steve Spurrier. It’s not like he is some big powerful coach, at 14-17 against BCS teams at South Carolina.

By TampaGator

September 11, 2008 5:43 AM | Link to this

GATOR CHAMP, you are an embarrassment to the GATOR NATION. Please, go pull for the ‘Noles or something. Better yet, just shut your pie hole. Shane, you ripped the Gators for not playing anyone yet. Florida’s schedule so far: Hawaii and Miami. Georgia’s schedule so far: Georgia Southern and Central Michigan. Nuff said! But the Dogs will win big vs. SC. The Gators face a tougher challenge vs. the Vols, I think. They are mad. They are better than they showed. They are home. Tough challenge for the Gators.

By dear tampa gator

September 11, 2008 6:58 AM | Link to this

gatorchump=g.a.tech fan, alia insect, you can tell by his words,,when you address him or her for that matter you aren’t even talking to a gator fan

By Jackson

September 11, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

I want to see snarky Spurrier fling that visor to the ground at least a dozen times Saturday! Then we’ll get Urban Meyer’s panties in a wad on Nov. 1—-

Go DAWGS!~

By Jackson

September 11, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

Beat Spurrier!

By Jackson

September 11, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

Beat Spurrier!

By Desmond

September 11, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

The gamecocks offense isn’t good enough to move the ball effectivly against that vaunted Bulldogs Defense. And then Kenny McKinley isn’t in Great Shape.

By GATOR CHOMP

September 11, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

I like real men like Tim TeBLOW. OMG his jean shorts smell wonderful after a workout

By lovethemdawgs

September 11, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

Talk around Columbia is that Garcia will play, may not start, but will be main QB. Spurrier doesn’t want us (UGA) to know what’s going on, wants to catch us off guard.

By Gamecock Henry

September 11, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

GATOR CHOMP, I know what you mean. I cannot tell you how many times I have had to hide in the SC locker room just to get a look at B*** and Smelly. Tell you what, after sniffing Smelly’s j-strap, I know why he has that name but it was euphoria to me. Go cocks! Yes, I love cocks! Give me more COCKS!!!!!

By Gamecock Henry

September 11, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this

Oh, Gator Boy…..please come up here to South Carolina so we can queer off for a while. You sound like my kind of guy. I think I love you, sweetie. I would love to see you strip off those jorts and let me have my way with you. I am so gay and I love gator meat!!!!

By BE#3

September 11, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this

Ron,

Did you see what NC State and Vandy did running the ball against that heralded Carolina front 7? NC State with a 3rd string O Line ran for nearly 100 yards! Now just imagine what a team can do with an O-Line that averages over 300 lbs. each and has 3 superb backs to block for….not to mention UGA has some of the best blocking WR’s in the game. Watch MoMass when he’s blocking downfield. And you forgot to mention that Munzenmier is back for this game so we’ll have a beast at FB to block for Superman, King and the 17 yo SuperFrosh.

I guarantee that UGA has 2 games circled this year. Carolina and UT. Everyone knows UGA should’ve beat Carolina last year and this year it won’t be close. Georgia covers and more than doubles the spread winning 31-10. But wait, we might not score that many points b/c Lou Holtz says that Carolina has the best D in the SEC!!!!!!!

By ............................................BuLLdawg

September 11, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this

by TampaGator :

” The Gators face a tougher challenge vs. the Vols, I think. They are mad. They are better than they showed. They are home. Tough challenge for the Gators. “

The vols are not playing Florida. They are playing UAB.

Why not leave the discussion of who is playing whom, to those who actually do have a game this week, what do you think ?

Repeatedly, the brawl witnesses state that they kept continuing to call the South Carolina Gamecocks’ football players members of The Reds gang. What’s that all about ? You can be a member of The Reds gang and play for Steve Spurrier ? The Police are only looking for members of the other gang, The Bloods ? Why are we taking sides in 2 gangs having it out with each other ?