Mr. College Football

By HUH?

October 28, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this

Tony- Where do you get ga at 7 and UF at 10?
BCS- ga-6, uf-8 AP - ga-8, uf-5 USA today- ga-8, uf-7

Where did the 7 and 10 come from?

By Shootout

October 28, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

After last week, I think Georgia just might squeek out a victory 63-62. SEC defense will again be the highlight of the game. LOL.

By USSNoItAll

October 28, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this

UGA will get their hat handed to them.

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

October 28, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this

I am a pathetic loser.

I get on and make posts between 2-7am b/c I have no life, and smoke too much meth to go to bed.

I use to get beat up all the time at shcool.

Now I blog and act like such a tough guy, but would pi$$ my pants if ever confronted.

Im 5’8” and 230lbs (yes, a fat waste)

No one likes me, anywhere.

I am a genius when it comes to sports, and I love putting pointless statistics on blogs b/c it makes me feel superior.

Women I have been with- zero.

Unless hookers/cousins count.

Then the number would be 3 (1 cousin, and 2 hookers)

I have also touched 2 weiners that were not my own.

So i have touched the same number of t** as other guys weiners.

Does that make me gay?

Yes.

So, in closing, im a big, fat, waste of space queer, who smokes too much meth, and I need to write on blogs to make myself feel cool, smart, and important.

Im going to go kill myself now.

By jds

October 28, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

Finally we have what everyone’s been waiting for for years: 2 of the best teams in the nation battling it out with everything on the line. The winner will almost certainly get a shot at AL in the SEC, and with a little luck possibly a shot at the BCS. I’m really sick of fans of both teams running their mouths. It’s not like anyone on these boards is going to do anything to affect the outcome of the game. We should all sit back and appreciate what promises to be a very historic battle.

By m

October 28, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

The sec is probably the weakest it has ever been this year. These two teams are mainly hype. Since the sec does not play defense, this game is going to be like an Arena league game….maybe with a 100 or more points scored. If you want to see a real football game between two teams that can play some defense, you need to watch Tech and FSU. You sec homer/gomers will find this out at the end of the season when you have to play these fine ACC teams. And as always, Thank God and Greyhound that the sec of coaches, Chan Gailey, is gone forever.

By CLOSE CALL

October 28, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

WHERE DO YOU GET OFF SAYING YOUR GONNA KILL UGA? I’VE WATCHED THESE 2 TEAMS PLAY THIS YEAR AND IF ANYTHING IT MAY COME DOWN TO WHO HAS THE BALL LAST. I THOUGHT BEFORE THE LSU GAME UGA WAS A SLIGHT UNDERDAWG. EVEN VEGAS AGREES. UGA HAS THE BEST BALANCED OFFENSE I HAVE SEEN. IF FLA STACKS THE BOX TO STOP MORENO, STAFFORD LIGHTS THEM UP. IF THEY DONT TRY AND STOP THE RUN…WELL WE KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN. THE ONE THING TIM TEBOW HAS NEVER DONE WELL V/S UGA IS RUN THE BALL. I KNOW HE WAS HURT A LITTLE LAST YEAR BUT I STILL DONT THINK HE CAN RUN THE BALL ON UGA. WITH THAT SAID AND TRY AND USE YOUR NOODLE GATOR FANS= VERY CLOSE GAME.

By to m

October 28, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

your an idiot and tech sux

By GeoffDawg

October 28, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

LOL at m. You’re what the communists used to call a useful fool.

By to m

October 28, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

your an idiot and tech sux

By newrandyt

October 28, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

As a Vol, I wish both Florida AND Georgia could lose Saturday…but as a college and SEC football fan, this is going to potentially be one of the most exciting games in years. I can’t wait because as an outsider, I see both teams peaking at the same time and frankly having many of the same strengths and weaknesses. I hope both teams play their best for four quarters, that the referees are not as clueless as has frequently been the case this year, and the ladies in the crowd are all beautiful.

Now if Fulmer would resign, and the Big Orange could find a coaching staff that puts them back in the race in the SEC again, all would be well in the world again (well, except for the stock market maybe).

By gatorsurfer

October 28, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

The UGAY streak ends at ONE

By Dawg Fud

October 28, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

It’s a darn big game for sure!

GO DAWGS! Beat the Gators!

By to m

October 28, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

and they still suck

By steve

October 28, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

UGA 47-37-2 that’s why is big.UGa owns the gaytors.

By Gator Nation

October 28, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

To By CLOSE CALL

Chill out buddy,

Nobody is saying Florida is going to kill Georgia in this game. I’m a gator and I think the game is evenly matched. I would give the edge to Georgia. Moreno is a stud and provides a more consistent ground game then the Florida running backs. It should be a great game with a bunch of scoring. But its football. So ya never know, it might be a low scoring big ten snoozer, but I doubt it.

By athensdawg

October 28, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

“the most important game in 20 years”

please.

it’s just florida. even tony has bought into the “head games.” georgia has to win in order to reassert it’s dominance.

whatever.

let’s look at the stats. Georgia has the 3rd most SEC championships in conference history.

yes, the gators have 2 NC….good for them.

but, they still have a losing record vs. georgia. there is no denying that. even after all those years of dominance by the evil genius…they still are in a hole….and they will continue to be in a hole because over the history of the series georgia has the better program….period.

it’s gonna be war…but as always…if the dawgs run the ball, the dawgs win. if not, the gators win.

and if the gators win…they can move one step closer towards making this series even….

By GeoffDawg

October 28, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

This game really does match up pretty evenly. Our defense is much more attuned to stopping a speedy spread offense like Florida’s than a team with a pound it down your throat scheme like Alabama or LSU. Of course, Tebow is the wildcard there so it’ll be exciting.

Also, I’m really starting to think that Florida is getting a little over-hyped in the media this week leaving Georgia in the position where they can just go out and play loose and have fun. Right now, the spotlight and all that pressure is directed right on Florida.

By Dawg Fud

October 28, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

Gator Nation

in years past, 30 has been the magic number for Georgia. when we score at least 30 points we usually win.

what do you think is the Gator’s magic number on Saturday? scoreboard or a statistic will suffice (ie, keeping Moreno under 150 yds., etc.)

i think Georgia needs at least 40 to beat Florida this year. or they need 5/6 sacks.

appreciate any opinions you have on the matter. you and Atlanta Gator are reasonable posters on this board and i am interested in your thoughts.

GO DAWGS!

By Mikey in the SAV

October 28, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

UGA is bringing their lunch pail with them Saturday. We are just going to calmly take care of business on the field.

Let the hypesters continue to build it up, but this is just one more game as we march toward ATL…then to MIAMI.

Gaytors= road kill

By FLA DAWG

October 28, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Hey m,

Buy a vowel and get lost.

By Gator Nation

October 28, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

*Dawg Fud *

I think the winning team will have to score at lest 40 to win.

If the gators held Moreno to under 125 I would be jumping for joy. The problem is that Stafford is a great QB and selling out to stop the run may get us killed. To me, Stafford’s one problem this season was red zone turnovers. Against LSU he played great without making any mistakes. That sux from my point of view.

So, to answer your question. Besides turnovers, what I’m looking for from the Gators is pressure/sacks on Stafford. We have not been good at getting pressure on the QB this year. If we can do that, maybe we can slow Georgia down.

I think our offense will be solid and score in the mid 30’s. The only real advantage I see for Florida coming into the game is on special teams. But Richt does a great job on special teams coverage (where was trindon holliday?).

I am salivating at the thought of the game. What is your take on what Georgia needs to do to win?

Go Gators!

By IM4BAMA

October 28, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

I can’t wait to watch this one. It’s gonna be a phenominal game.

I came away impressed with UGA’s offense at LSU Saturday, especially Stafford, but I still stick to my prediction that Florida will prevail this Saturday. Payback is heavy on their mind and Geogia’s defense won’t have enough to get the job done.

We’ll see you in Atlanta for the Championship; Gators. By the way, that is officially our home away from home, from now on. ROLL TIDE!

By FLA DAWG

October 28, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

If Texas and Penn State both go undefeated - which is well within reason, The Dawgs will be left out due to the one loss.

Why? Paterno will be given a retirement gift.

I’d like to read your thoughts about this Tony.

By FLA DAWG

October 28, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Dawg Fud & Gator Nation,

I respectfully disagree with both of you. I think we are all in for a big Defensive Surprise Saturday.

The Dawgs & Gators have powerful Offensive Weapons. Sometimes both Defenses really step up and change the entire course of the game - there may be alot of yardage chewed up but my guess is the score will be something like 17 - 10.

By GeoffDawg

October 28, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Gator Nation - you need to actually get to Stafford to stop him. As seen over and over this season, pressure alone rarely throws him off. Given our young o-line, even though they’ve been playing fantastically through all the injuries, this would still probably be our offenses weak link and your best bet at interrupting his rhythm.

By north ga alum

October 28, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

The big problem I see for Ga is their lack of pressure on the 1/4back this year. I can’t even remember the last sack we have had this year. Last year we got to Tebow a couple of times and that made a huge difference in the game. If we don’t this year, it will be a long day for the Dawgs on Saturday.

By Bob

October 28, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

In all the debating back and forth about who will win this game there are a couple of angles being looked over. First, Georgia is the best team Florida has played yet this season. What does that mean? It means that Georgia is the best team Florida has played yet this season. It means that this is the toughest test Florida has faced to date. Georgia, on the other hand, has already played a team as good, if not better, than Florida. Granted we lost, but lessons were undoubtedly learned from that game and you will likely not see the same mistakes again. Georgia has also played at South Carolina, traveled accross the country to play at ASU, and played at LSU. Georgia has been put through the ringer. Florida not so much. What does all of this mean? It means that I think Georgia may be a more seasoned team than Florida. It means that Georgia may be better equipped to handle a hard fought close and physical contest than Florida. After all, how many close games has Florida had this year? I count one and it was also a loss. The Gators may be a tad soft going in to this game. That’s just one man’s opinion.

By Dawg Fud

October 28, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

Gator Nation

I think the Dawgs will have to score 40 pts unless they sack Tebow 5/6 times. With so many playmakers on Florida’s offense it will be tough to stop Tebow from delayed draws or tuck-n-runs when the receivers are covered. Everybody says Tebow is not playing as well this year but I disagree. I have been impressed with his ability to throw the football. He has a good arm and nice touch.

I don’t see Georgia being able to throw the ball deep. Florida’s much improved secondary will take great pride in that this weekend. I think Stafford will be forced to throw high percentage passes underneath until Charlie Strong decides otherwise. Maybe we will see more of the three fullback package with an added wrinkle of Knowshon in the slot. Walsh will have to make everything from 45 yards and in.

Bobo will have to call an even better game than he did against LSU and will really have to open the playbook to beat the Gators.

It would not surprise me if Florida goes for few deeps balls early to stretch the field to loosen up LB’s Ellerbe, Curran and Gamble in order to open up running lanes and quick screens to Harvin.

GO DAWGS!

By PTC DAWG

October 28, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

I’m hoping the GAME lives up to the HYPE.

I don’t think it will take 40 to win. I think 31 or so does it.

Regardless, GO DAWGS!!

By dawgthabootyhunter

October 28, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

urban meyer is calling for a “JORT OUT” in jville. Is that supposed to scare us?

That’s right uf fans grab your snazziest pair of cut off “DAISY DUKES” and walk around with your mullets dangling. Just like the guys on the front page. Bwwaahhaaahaa!!!!

By voice of reason

October 28, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

I don’t care who won last year or 90 years ago or anywhere in between. All I care about is who wins on Saturday! GO DAWGS!

By G8R GRAD

October 28, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Gators by 5 1/2. Or at least that’s what the ‘Vegas line says. Read it and weep, puppies!

By murfdawg

October 28, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Tony, Tony, Tony, Maybe your psychological trend needs to be reversed. The players who will be on the field this week have already reversed their psychological trend by winning 2 of the last 4.

2004—Uga 34 Fla 24

2005—Fla 14 UGA 10 Shockley out and UGA wins the SEC.

2006—Fla 21 UGA 14 5 Turnovers and Fla scores on the third play of the third quarter on a fumble return for a touchdown.

2007—UGA 42 Fla 30 Enough said!

My point is, this group of Dawgs has changed the thinking about the big bad gators. holding Florida’s offense to two touchdowns for two straight years and then three last year, makes me believe the Dawgs are back.

I agree with you that Stafford is the best qb in the country and especially in the SEC. Moreno is a special player and likes the big stage. Mark Richt is a great coach and yes he is better than Urban Crier.

Georgia will approach this game like a business trip(see ASU and LSU) and take care of business. And if UGA could win three or four in a row, in ten years you will be writing about how important it will be for the gators to reverse the trend. The only trend that will not change is that “THE WORLD’S LARGEST OUTDOOR COCKTAIL PARTY” is still the best event in college football. Go Dawgs!!!

By srcdawgrome

October 28, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

Look for UGA’s defense to play it’s best game all year. Expect extensive blitzing from the get go. A.J. Green will be the go to man and the difference in the ball game. Remember this on Sunday, Dawgs DEFENSE wins the game.** BLITZ, BLITZ, BLITZ!!!!!!

By murfdawg

October 28, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

One more thing:

Spurrier took a page out of Dooley’s book and scheduled an off week before the Georgia game. Plus he was coaching against Goff and Donnan. Didn’t FSU go 8-4 against Spurrier. Who was the oc and qb caoch during those years? CMR knows how to win.

By Tony Barnhart

October 28, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

Fixed the rankings. Obviously Georgia 6, Florida 8. My mind was stuck on last week’s first BCS. Thanks for the catch.

TB

By Swampy

October 28, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

Brandon Spikes did not play in the game last year (injured), and the Gator lines were banged up…this year, the fortunes flip flop, Harvin, Demps, Rainey and Company bring a demension of speed speed speed that will expose the Dawg weakness…defending in the open spaces away from the lines…big breakdown on the Dawgs soft underbelly…Vegas has it right, only to conservative…Gators big!…sorry puppies, but you don’t have the horses to run this race…

By cartersvllledawg

October 28, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

Staff, Green, Moreno & our MIGHTY D will crush the pathetic gayturds. Florida won some games in this series, but everybody knows UGA is the best program in the whole country and the cream will rise to the top.

The only reason we lost some games to the gayturds is because our acadimics are so tough. If we let all the players with bad class work come to UGA we would win the Natinal Title EVERY YEAR. We just have higher acadimic standards (look it up, we’re a better school than the ivee league schools). Dawgs 45 Gayturds 3. GO DAWGS!

By Spike

October 28, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

If the Dogs had all there first team starters on offense and defense, i.e. Sturdivant, Ellerbee, UGA would be solid favorites. Since that is not the case, our defense has got to have a game for the ages. Keep the penalties down and keep our offense on the field, the Dogs just might pull it off.

By GO DAWGS!!!!

October 28, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

M - Tech couldn’t beat Vigina… What makes you think they can beat FSU? Your beloved Jackets absolutely SUCK. And so do their fans. My friend bought 4 tickets for 45 bucks…. GT is a JOKE!!! You are a JOKE!!! Your momma is a JOKE!!! I’ll meet you in section 117, Sanford Stadium 11/29 and whip your a* on national TV. Go engineer me some bigger underwear to hold my huge NUTS!

By Bubba Gump

October 28, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

There will be a reckoning of Biblical proportions. Whimpering pups will limp from the game. There will be gnashing of teeth and whining shall echo from the Georgia sideline.

By common sense

October 28, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Tony, FL does not have an edge in this series. Look at the post here! 15 wins in 18 years doesn’t mean FL has an edge. GA is the top program in the country and as you can see or ask Murfdawg, FL gets lucky, GA actually dominates FL. FL returns fumbles for touchdowns which don’t really count (interception do count by the way). The official are ALWAYS against GA and the GA side of the field is the only one rained on. So don’t use stupid stats like 15 - 3 (16 -3 and psst no close) to prove any point.

By football101

October 28, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

I know this is a cliche’ answer but here goes: This game will be won up front. There is no denying the playmakers that each of these teams have on offense. It will come down to OL and DL. UGA’s defense will have to have the game of their lives Saturday!!

By GO DAWGS!!!!

October 28, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

oh yeah.. Florida fans SUCK too… Tell your moms to quit calling my phone, I’m all out of semen.

By GO DAWGS!!!!

October 28, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

F&K FLORIDA, F&K TIM TEBOW, F&K PERCY HARVIN, F&K URBAN MEYER, F&K STEVE SPURRIER, F&K JORTS, F&K BLUE MUSCLE SHIRTS, F&K GAINESVILLE, F&K JACKSONVILLE, F&k FLORIDA FANS AND F&*K BARRACK OBAMA.

By AltamahaDawg

October 28, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

Why do the gators have the special team advantage?

By common sense

October 28, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

Dawg fans smart and classy

By Jeremy

October 28, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

TB, good perspective. I agree that this is the biggest game versus Florida in 20 years. We have got to step up and run with the momentum swing in this series. If not it will be the old “next year” thing. The Dawgs need to do it now!! I believe if the coaches prepare them enough versus the FL offense we should come out ahead. I’m not concerned about us not scoring. If we keep pressure on Tebow and the secondary doesnt get torched or miss tackles we should be in good shape. I think Knowshon will have a huge day Saturday and CK may too. Stafford showed his growth last week and I think that will continue. Nevermind the musty past with the endzone deal. Once someone scores that will not be a thought IMHO. Will be very exciting this weekend. Can’t wait. Im already getting nervous/excited writing this.

GO DAWGS!!!! GATA NOW!!!

By G8R GRAD

October 28, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

football101:

Cliche’ or not, you’re dead on. UGA’s offensive line is either banged-up or inexperienced. UF’s is healthy and relatively rested after the easy win over UK last weekend.

Gators protect Tebow and SWAMP Stafford! (leaving a one-dimensional attack - Knowshon)

It’s gonna get ugly!

GO GATORS!

By Gator Joe

October 28, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

Gators score 50+ and win by 30+… take it to the bank.

By OLDgator

October 28, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

As a student at UF who transferred from Georgia Tech, I watched Spurrier play. I watched Georgia win and win. I felt the same pain as Steve and all Gators. Vince certainly had Florida’s number. It did seem like voodoo. It wasn’t. Just better players at UGA (usually) who were better coached. As coach, S changed all that. Now, just like always, it will boil down to athletic matchups and desire. The edge in desire goes to Florida, thanks to “Dancing with the Stars in the End Zone.” Matchups are even. Florida by 3.

There is one problem: daughter #2 married a former Georgia football player. I really like him and his family. Athens is a beautiful town, and I have even rooted for Georgia between the hedges (pretty sure I helped them defeat Vandy this year). If the Gators are victorious, I know how much it will hurt Georgia fans. That (the pain, not the victory) will no longer be a source of satisfaction for this old Gator. Different perspective. It ought to be a great game this year. It’s a unique setting featuring two fine teams. Who could ask for more?

By DDAWG

October 28, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Gump, what are you stupid or something? Maybe you can run, but you and your boys is in for the asswhippin of a lifetime. Your gay boy Tebow is gonna be crying again bout how he let the Nation down. I truly hate to see it but couldn’t happen to a more desrving bunch.

By Bob

October 28, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

Greetings y’all:

Lifelong avid UGA football fan here. Read wayyy too much internet news about it.

But, seriously, what is on the line is a football game. Not life, not death. Not anything truly substantively important.

Perspective, I would hazard a guess, may even ultimately serve to provide the team possessing it the presence of mind to be able to win.

Thinking clearly in the face of seemingly out of control circumstances can be a big plus in games like this.

By G8R GRAD

October 28, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

Knowshon’s going to be dismantled by the Gator linebacking corps!

Game over - UF by 30!

On to the SEC championship and a rout of Alabama!

By JT

October 28, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

I am convinced that “Huh” is a Fla fan. Did they not teach you guys how to read down in Gainesville?

By PAT WHITE

October 28, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Altahama Dawg-Brandon James. That would be my reason for their advantage. He is a homerun threat and only needs small spaces to run in. That dude is sick fast

By TO THE RETARD

October 28, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

FLORIDA OR ANY OTHR TEAM WE PLAY WILL NEVER SCORE 50 PTS ON US THIS YEAR D.A. TAKE THAT TO THE BANK!!!

By SSI dawg

October 28, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

I have a bad feeling about this game. We give up almost 500 yards to a terrible LSU team and UF is hitting on all cylinders. This could be really ugly . . before half time ala Alabama.

By TO G8R GRAD

October 28, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

your as dumb as anyone that i have seen post here. reality will hit you hard sat about 7pm

By Dutch

October 28, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

FIVE POINTS: 1) Did anyone hear Jim Donnan on his radio show yesterday whining (very Urban Meyer-esque) about how playing in Jax was so unfair to Georgia. Get this buffoon off the air-waves 680am!!

2) Georgia should own this series and I don’t give as much credit to the ol’ Ball Coach as I give it to Vince Dooley for keenly hiring a dumba$$ like Goff to replace him. Yes, we have Dooley’s own ego to thank for the downward trend that was started with Goff’s WAY overrated recruiting.

3) Tebow isn’t 1/3 the passer of Stafford. Enough said.

4) Urban Meyer inherited (that’s right) a defense from Zook. Meyer no longer recruits defensively as Zook. Florida’s defense is as suspect as Georgia’s. This will play out like a Big 12 game and Stafford makes the difference for Georgia.

5) To further illicit point #1, that Donnan is a dumba$$, he also said yesterday that “IF” Georgia could somehow win, they’d have a better shot at beating Alabama in Atlanta because they’d probably get “more fans in the Dome than Alabama would”. Uhhhh, Jim, in case you didn’t know this, we got smeared by Alabama IN ATHENS and we definitely had more fans than they did. Sorry, but I hate that guy. He’s a loser and always will be.

GO YOU HAIRY DAWGS!! MAMBO GOOK!! GATA!!!

By G8R GRAD

October 28, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

LSU passed for over 300 yards against UGA last weekend!

Tebow is going to pick the bulldog secondary apart!

UF-42, UGA-10

By Johnny Danger Dawg

October 28, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

To Gator Nation, I think neither team’s defense has been able to put as much pressure on QBs as the fans would like to see. The team that takes a step forward in this area will probably win.

By AltamahaDawg

October 28, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

UGA OL has been banged up and inexperienced all year, and yet they still are right around the top in passing, rushing, scoring and sacks allowed, as is UF. Not sure there is a compelling argument that UF has a better O-line. That was supposed to be thier advantage last year as well.

The issue is more one of matchup. I can’t think of a worse matchup, than LSU D-line vs our O-line. So the question is: Will Florida’s D-line be a bigger test than that? I dont think our D-line is our best right now, but I’d say we are at least as capable as UF in that aspect.

I think the trenches are a stalmate.

And by the way, UF D-line hasnt “swamped” anyone yet. Only had 16 sacks all year, one more than UGA, and that’s one of our worst categories.

By Bullschlitz

October 28, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

The perception of Georgia outside of Georgia.

Please allow me to step in from outside and give you the skinny as I hear it around the country. No, I ain’t from around here, as I have heard it said.

Georgia is always a solid team every year and a threat to beat anybody. But when they get to the big showcase game watched all over the country where people around the country are trying to make a decision on this team they find a way to lose. That is why Georgia is always looked at as a good team but not a champion. Champions find a way to win and refuse to lose.

I went back in the sec archives last year to 1976. Georgia is the winningest team in the sec since then. Year in and out they are right there. But every year lose that defining game that could make them a champion. It is time for Georgia to buckle down the hatches and convincingly win that defining game. Champions find a way to do that!

If Georgia beats Florida and then redeems that loss to Bama both in showcase games watched around the country they will be veiwed as champions and get the respect they deserve. Until they do they will not get that big time national media attention.

Other teams have up years and down years. Georgia is right there every year but can’t seem to get over that defining hump. Dawgs, it is time, buckle down and beat the he!! out of Florida and then Alabama for the respect you deserve. Otherwise enjoy the Citrus Bowl.

By Collegefootballfan

October 28, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

I neither pull for GA nor FL but looking at these two teams I think this is going to be an interesting game- As far as comparing the two- Are Tebow’s and Stafford’s numbers pretty much the same? CMP ATT YDS CMP% YDS/A TD INT SACKS RAT

1. Tim Tebow, Florida 104 164 1415 63.4 8.6 12 2 10 157.60

2. Matthew Stafford, Georgia 141 229 1946 61.6 8.5 12 5 9 145.88

It would seem that GA relys more on passing than FL- However I think Tebow gives you more with his legs. GA trys for the Big play more with the pass where FL I think uses the Yards after the catch-I think with GA you shut down Moreno and Green-you limit GA-Where FL seems to spread the talent around-

Backs- Ga QB-Even-Passing to GA WR-FL- Only because more than just GREEN. Specail Teams-FL

My Prediction- FL 41 GA 31

Sorry Dawg Nation-Like the weapons on FL a little more and Special teams may be the difference.

By shamy

October 28, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Tony, Why did you bring up the memory of the 2002 game? Night game, ESPN GameDay, Ga up 10 -0, Green 10 for 10, In comes Shockley, Leto Sheppard, AHHHHH the horror, the horror.

By Mcdawg

October 28, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

ball control ball control ball control

By TO CFB FAN

October 28, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

to compare tebow and stafford is like apples to oranges. uga’s offense is pro style. fla is not. more deception than straitline. uga’s defense is built around fast lb play. a defense that is built around stopping the gators. thats why tebow cant run that well on uga. harvin, i admit is fla’s best player and may well be the most dangerous on the field sat. they will have to make sure to limit him very few shots down the field. but like a previous post said,”if uga’s line gives stafford the time to throw” i dont see fla defense coming off the field. will be close until the 4th quarter and moreno takes over. lower score than most think 31-21 dawgs

By murfdawg

October 28, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

Note to Dutch: Tell me how you really feel about Donnan! That comment demonstrates exactly why he was fired with a 40-21 record. The game in Jax was a “fan” game for all those good UGA fans in south Georgia and north Florida. It was a recruiting tool for that area. It was an “unofficial” holiday for all the fans in Atlanta. The tickets were allocated 50/50. No advantage to Fla or UGA. The only advantage Fla had when Donnan was at Georgia was…..coaching!!!!!And yes that was totally unfair to the Dawgs.

I hope they always keep this game in Jax. The only thing worse than”Yankees in Tara” would be “Gators in Athens.”

By Gator Nation

October 28, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

To the sane dawg fans

I totally agree with you about putting pressure on the QB’s. Florida’s pass rush is very average and unless you get to stafford a couple of times he is mobile enough and tough enough to make the throw and take the hit. I worry as much about Stafford throwing as I do about Moreno running the ball.

Georgia’s defense has been suspect at times, but I think they match up better with Florida and our speed than power running teams. If they can apply the same pressure on Tebow as they did last year then Florida will be in some trouble.

Florida’s defense has improved from last years team. Better tackling for sure. But again, the pass rush has to get to Stafford or I will be face down drunk by half time.

The Gators being favored by 5 1/2 points is crazy!!!! I’m going to take Georgia and the 5 1/2 just to ease my pain if we lose. The dawgs should be favored by 3 or less.

Go Gators! I can’t wait!

By KneeJerk

October 28, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

I see a lot of predictions with high scores.  Where's all this tough SEC defense y'all always talk about?  You know, the kind you ridicule the Big 12 for not having.

By SecIsFootball

October 28, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

cartersvllledawg….I am asking for an explanation in your logic. “Everyone knows that UGA is the best team in the country”. What country are you talking about. Last I checked, UGA is not even the #1 team in their conference. The Dogs were manhandled at home by Alabama and unless I am mistaken, they are still undefeated and the #2 team in the country.

UF wins this game by 2 TD’s. If BAMA’s O can light you guys up for 31 in the 1st game in Athens, UF’s offense with a heisman trophy winning QB can do the same!

By Oledawg

October 28, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

PAT WHITE- Ever heard of Allen, Moreno, Brown, Jones and a few others that can run in traffic on kickoffs? There are others who are fast enough to move laterally and head upfield when they want. Blocking decides the returns as much as the runner.

UGA fans need to read who is available for games. We have weapons you have forgotten about. In discussing the points scored with Gator fans, some of you haven’t mentioned an important aspect of the running game. Blockers. Your blinders keep looking at the O line only and you have completely forgotten Southerland, Chapas and Munzenmeier. If you think those tanks can’t open a hole , go out for screen passes and thud their way into the end zone, then your memory is worse than mine..and I’m an ‘ole fart. So quit thinking negative about the run. When it comes to slugging out the run, Vegas has no clue! Staff has 6 primary targets and 3 secondary targets..all healthy and catching like they have velcro on their hands. Our D doesn’t have to prove anything with FU. They have handled tougher offensive squads and weathered them sufficiently.

Every time a category comes up that the Dawgs seem deficient in, the next game takes care of it; i.e., Gamble’s interceptions and runbacks, return yardage, blocking a 4 DE rush, etc. Our kicking game is better than FU’s and is an advantage. Which brings me to my perception of an Achilles’s Heel. Did anyone see the time and steps by Mimbs when he got those long bombs off? Any team concentrating on that aspect of the game could produce a shift-changing play or two. It bothers me because it was so obvious in the LSU game that even a nitwit like Crier or Strong can plan something that is game-changing.

These teams both have the players, but I’ll put my bet on Richt anytime. A friend of mine who played for FSU long ago often discusses Richt as a coach. He feels that most of Bowdens success vs FU and other teams belongs to Richt. This “Mr. Nice Guy” has a devilish instinct he deploys in games that frustrates and perplexes other coaches because they don’t see it coming. Come on Dawgs, how many times does he have to win away from home before you get the whole picture? This coach can get the most out of players and make a team come together (twice this year) better than any other coach in America. Don’t you get it? FU fears his coaching ability and they whistle thru the graveyard every year. Can’t you read it into many postings on this blog from most of the FU bloggers(not the analytical ones who have good thoughtful points because they know the game)?

Folks, its going to be a good game on both sides of the ball for both teams. I’m thankful for the “dance” last year and how good I feel every time it is mentioned that Crier is upset, when he blusters that he is “going to do something about it”, that he will “never forget”. Those are true pictures of a nightmare in someone’s mind. With a big “G” imprinted on it. Priceless, ain’t it? Relax with your beverage of choice this weekend and don’t worry about plays you can’t do anything about. I feel this year as I felt last year. The Dawgs have the goods to beat FU’s butt. Relax and be patient because you know that fact and they don’t. An unexpected lucky break may win the game either way, but it won’t be because of coaching, player ability or passion to win.

SIC’EM DAWGS.

By Last Word

October 28, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

KneeJerk:

“uh, … . was I finished?”

By Last Word

October 28, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Oh, and Gators win, period.

By Good Luck

October 28, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

I can appreciate just how important this game is for Georgia and Florida, but there’s another big time game this weekend. Alabama faces yet another high calibre out-of-conference foe in Arkansas State. There’s no question SEC teams have the toughest schedules. I mean, Arkansas State beat Texas 83-10…I mean Texas Southern. And they did beat Texas A&M who’s in that other elite conference. Good luck Bama! The Red Wolves are circling! LOL

By KneeJerk

October 28, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

I see a lot of predictions with high scores. Where is the “tough” SEC defense you always talk about. You ridicule the Big XII for not having it.

By Collegefootballfan2

October 28, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

Isn’t the one weakness that LSU was suppose to have is the QB? If they passed for over 300 ysrds-what might a Heisman Trophy winner do?

By Oledawg

October 28, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

Uga has only been able to play the reigning NCs the last two years. We have beaten them both. So much for last year’s slight by jumping them over us. Now let’s take care of this year’s slights in the polls. Kick their lizard butts, Dawgs!

By D.Ellis

October 28, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

Ole Dawg-Great Post.

B.James for UF though is a game changer EVERY time he touches the ball. I think when it comes to Special teams and the list of players you listed…which are all good return guys…..just my opinion B.James gets the nod. Proof is in this years pudding.

Enjoyed reading your post.

GOOOO DAWGS

By Last Word

October 28, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

I love the jean shorts, tank top and mullet references regarding Floridians. I grew up in Florida, graduated from UF, went to graduate school at Alabama and have practiced my chosen profession in Georgia for over twenty years and for Geogians to call Floridians rednecks is like the kettle calling the pot black!

By DogCatcher

October 28, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Yeah I’ll bet on Richt everytime too! To stink it up for the Dawg fans like he always does, yeah it gets everything out of his players! Right!-Yet another year of 10 wins and NO NC!

By GeoffDawg

October 28, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Last Word - no one denies that there are rednecks in Georgia - it’s just the specialized subclass of redneck in Florida that we’re referring to. The kind that drinks natural light on the beach but still makes time to go mud riding through the woods on his dirt bike. Latin name mulleto jeanshortus.

By GeoffDawg

October 28, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

DogCatcher - you’re contradicting yourself. Would you not agree that it takes an elite coach to consistently get to the 10 win plateau in the SEC? If Georgia played in the Big 10, we would’ve gotten to the big game at least twice by now.

By GO DAWGS!!!!

October 28, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Guys, I have a good feeling about this one. The Dawgs are going to pull off the improbable and win out. Dawgs by 7… TAKE THE POINTS!!

By steve

October 28, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

I am rooting for the Dawgs, but I am worried about the defense. Even though Georgia won last week in LSU, they still gave up a lot of points and yards. Alabama (at least for half) looked like they were moving the ball against a high school defense against UGA.

If Alabama and LSU can look that good offensively against Georgia, I am scared of what Florida will do.

I’m saying “Go Dawgs!” in my heart, but my head says that Florida is going to win (and possibly win big).

By KneeJerk

October 28, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Richt is a great recruiter. A GREAT coach would’ve already won a National Championship with the talent that has rolled through Athens the past several years.

By Last Word

October 28, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

GeoffDawg:

And what is the local species called?

Noodlingo bigfootus unitoothae?

By BE#3

October 28, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

M & Knee Jerk —

SEC has 8 teams in top 25 nationally when it comes to total D. ACC has 4. The difference between the ACC and SEC is that the SEC actually has legit offenses that can score points against good defenses. Go ahead and talk about MSU and Vandy. And we’ll talk about Clemson, Tech and FSU getting waxed by Bama, GA and FLA on a regular basis.

College Football Fan —

Good analysis. But there is no way for Florida to shut down Moreno and the passing game. If they had a 400# tackle in the middle of their D-line maybe, but they don’t. And special teams is going to be key. KO coverage for Georgia has to be outstanding all day. I like Mimbs punting the ball and don’t care who UF has back to receive it. Mimbs makes huge kicks with ridiculous hang time.

By CallitasIseeit

October 28, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Bottom Line:

Its not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog.

Thank You Lord for showing the Bulldog Nation that our team has that fight.

Georgia-37, Florida -31

By gdiggity

October 28, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

brandon spikes will a* plow matthew stafford like a prison inmate, then eat his head

By gdiggity

October 28, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

brandon spikes will a* plow matthew stafford like a prison inmate, then eat his head

By AltamahaDawg

October 28, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

Last word, redneck are redneck and all over the place. But why do UF folks get so offended about the jorts jokes? It’s so true. Are you saying that University of Florida fans do not wear jeans short and tank tops much more so than any other fan base? And do it on purpose either despite, or to prove, I cant figure out which, the stereotype. You haven’t been to the movies, or a mall, or out to eat in Florida in a while if you don’t believe that.

By Last Word

October 28, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg:

I haven’t lived in Florida for 21 years, but it seems to me that the University of Georgia has just as many “sidewalk graduates” as UF.

By Last Word

October 28, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

Sorry, 24 years.

By AltamahaDawg

October 28, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

well, this certainly would be a good game for brandon spikes to improve on that whole 1.5 sacks he has so far.

By Cynic

October 28, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

And as long as we’re observing Georgia redneck sterotypes:

Stonewashed jeans with black tennis shoes; a “Sonny Lied” t-shirt; camo hat; and a confedrate flag bathing suit on his cousin/girlfriend!

By AltamahaDawg

October 28, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

uh yea! Seeing how there are only a couple thousand living alum from a major university at any time, and there are literally millions of SEC fans.

nice dodge on the jorts though.

By Just Wondy....ring

October 28, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Hey Gdiggity…..

So is Spikes a butt-pirate? No wonder they are called the “Gayturds”

By Last Word

October 28, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

AlatamahaDawg:

Let’s agree on one thing:

We got nuthin’ on Alabama!

By booger

October 28, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

Here’s a little secret. Every possible means of communication known to man … land phones, faxes, email, instant messaging, cell phones, telegraphs, satellite phones, overnight delivery, US postal service, bicycles, scooters, segways, rickshaws, pony express, airways, underground tunnels, smoke signals, radio, TV, “Beam Me Up” paths through the ether, and even face-to-face contact, will be used this week between the SEC office, the SEC football officials office, the NCAA, AND the head coach’s and AD’s offices in Athens and Gainesville, in order that one message is relayed to and received by Mssrs. Richt and Meyer ….

ANY celebrations or unorthodox methods of motivating your team before, during and after this week’s game will not be allowed or tolerated, and any infraction will mean that you, your AD, your school president, your team captains, and all of your seniors, will be thrown out of the game and the stadium this week AND in your game next week.

Don’t you agree, Mr. Barnhart? I have it on good authority, almost as good as your sources, that such a stern message (though perhaps modified somewhat) has been and is being sent from and to all of the aforementioned parties.

Wouldn’t it be nice to read about what the SEC and NCAA and the officials (referees) groups are doing and/or saying in this regard? Maybe a story idea in there somewhere?

This game will be as clean and sterile and unvarnished and snow-white as the Virgin Mary herself.

By AltamahaDawg

October 28, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Well, the difference is that you might see that on one UGA fan, and something equally as rediculous on the next one, BUT you can’t go out and NOT see multiple gator fans in jorts and blue tank tops. I was in St Augustine this past weekend, walked in to local eatery and BAM first person walking out…..grey hair slicked back, blue gator teeshirt, and jorts. Hey, as far as I know, the guy might have been a very well educated millionaire….I’m just saying. Do you guys wear them to prove something, some sort of insider deal, to be in the “club”? Why get offended if you invite the attention to it on purpose?

By Last Word

October 28, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg:

You from around Hazlehurst?

By GeoffDawg

October 28, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

LOL at bigfoot. Yes, at the very least, our rednecks are more entertaining.

By Last Word

October 28, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

GeoffDawg:

Where ya been?(!) It’s been an hour and a half since your last post!

By AltamahaDawg

October 28, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

Well in football playing, they got a bit on us, at least for the next 6 weeks, But attire…….I have yet to see anyone at the WLOCP with a toilet paper hat.

By ARdawg

October 28, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

“mulleto jeanshortus” Thats just demn funny!

I really like the idea of the Dawgs being the underdog in this game. Thats just ratchets a little more pressure on Florida. These two teams are so equal in playmakers, talent and ability. We match up very well. It could very likely be decided on the sidelines i.e. the best X’s and O’s coaches. I’m sure the coach that has the team fired up to start the game will be ahead of the curve.

Both teams are improved from last year but, I like Georgia’s chances. We’re battle tested and much improved since the Bama loss. Bobo and Martinez both found the urgency against LSU and I believe they will against Florida too.

By Prediction

October 28, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

Florida beats Georgia 6-3 in what will go down as the finest defensive game in SEC history.

By Last Word

October 28, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg:

Having lived in all three states gives me a somewhat unique perspective (plus, I married an Alabama girl)!

I trust that you know the best thing about Alabama is, don’t you?

It keeps Mississippi a state away!

By AltamahaDawg

October 28, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

Nope, Hazlehurst is upriver. I’m not even sure thats on the Altamaha, might be more where the Ocmulgee start to converge. I live where she meets the sea.

By G8R GRAD

October 28, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

Prediction:

BORING!

By Last Word

October 28, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg:

Nice part of the planet.

By GeoffDawg

October 28, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

Some of us have to work Last Word. Priorities people.

By G8R GRAD

October 28, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

GeoffDawg:

Now, now … let’s not get testy!

By ARdawg

October 28, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Geoffdawg

Maybe you should do like the rest of us, hire you some Tech grads to work for you. They have no personal life, work cheap and don’t know shat for football.

By No nonsense Dawg

October 28, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

Martinez will blow it for UGA bigtime! He is absolutely and completely an idiot! If CMR is not careful it could get real ugly for UGA. Will Muschamp come home!!!!

By longdawg

October 28, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

Ok all you football geniuses listen up; what makes college football so great is the inherent unpredictibility of the games created by; the emotional component(who wants it the most);the breaks (turnovers and ref calls);the game planning by the coaches (sometimes they get it right and sometimes they don’t)and lastly the relative talent of each team.

If the Old Miss Fla shows up they will lose. If the Alabama 1st half Georgia shows up they will lose. If the LSU Florida and the LSU Georgia shows up it will be a slobbernocker.

He who executes individual assignments best, makes the fewest mental mistakes and holds on to the ball wins.

Both offensives are better than both defenses so there should be lots of scoring. Both teams score over 30.

Vegas had LSU picked by 2.5 points so they don’t know everything either. This week I believe they have FLA. picked by 5.5 pts.

Take Georgia and the points.

By baker

October 28, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

ill take stafford, moreno and aj green OVER tebow, harvin and their running back any day.

this is going to be a great game

By Bob

October 28, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

No Nonsense Dawg,

Would that be the same Will Muschamp whose last three games against the Dawgs resulted in 45, 37 and 45 points surrenedered. I realize that in the Big 12 that would be considered sterling, but are we sure we really want that sort of performance in Athens?

By Bulldog Day

October 28, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

UGA 45 UF 28

Florida will not be able to stop Georgia. Florida will have 3 TOs, 2 missed FGs, and 3 personal foul penalties. Yardage: UGA 463, UF 388

By Bulldog Day

October 28, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

UGA 45 UF 28

Florida will not be able to stop Georgia. Florida will have 3 TOs, 2 missed FGs, and 3 personal foul penalties. Yardage: UGA 463, UF 388

By cartersvllledawg

October 28, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

To STUPID florida fans It is hard for you to accept that UGA is the dominant football team and school. You beat us a few years, but we all know taht was because our principal wouldn’t let in some of the best athleats that wanted to play for the Dawgs. That’s OK, we offer an education that is only (maybe) matched by the ivee league schools up north. Now we have our football back on track and will begin to dominate you again.

Georgia has the best high school football in the country so we get all the best players for the Dawgs. I know, I was going to play for the Dawgs but blew out my kneee softmore season.

We will now roll over you on our way to our 6th (and counting) National Championship.

GOOOOOO DAWGS!

By TheItalianDawg

October 28, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

here is just one thing I want you all to look at, Stats are misleading, look at who Florida played and look at who Georgia played, Georgia’s opponents are way better than Florida’s. Central Michigan offense is even better than Miami’s. I watched most of Florida’s games Actually Tennessee moved the ball pretty well just committed too many killer mistakes, ole miss moved the ball pretty good, Arkansas moved the ball extremely well.

By AltamahaDawg

October 28, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

Why would anyone want to be a one year stop on Muschamps road to be a head coach?

And how should CMR be “careful”?

By Oledawg

October 28, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this

Bob- Good stats. Take a look at the points scored on Texas this year as well. Not sure what the big D scheme is that he employs, but you are right. I wish Will the best of luck, but don’t understand why anyone would think he is better than Martinez. Most of us are happy with what we have. I think other posters in the past tryed to spin against the coaches, but I thought by now everyone knows most were not Dawg fans, but they influenced a few to complain. That’s old now. We have moved on.

We may have Ellerbe for a few plays vs FU. I hope he gets a shot or two at some lizards. Didn’t James play last year as well as Spikes? Wasn’t there a problem between Crier and his running backs? I guess they have stopped fumbling, but wasn’t there a great deal of mistrust between them? I guess they are all better now and we will have to help them fumble again. It should be fun to see Curran tear ‘um loose from the ole pigskin. Hell, I think I’m going to enjoy this year more than last. We get to avenge each previous loss one-at-the-time starting last year.

SIC’EM DAWGS!!

By Dorsey Hill

October 28, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

This isn’t the biggest GA/FL game in 20 years, it is THE biggest game since we played Penn State in New Orleans. It is that big. If we win again the series perception totally shifts. The perception of the two programs totally shifts. This game is HUGE! Controlling this series is the key to winning championships and all we have to do is get it done on Saturday.

By Dorsey Hill

October 28, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

This isn’t the biggest GA/FL game in 20 years, it is THE biggest game since we played Penn State in New Orleans. It is that big. If we win again the series perception totally shifts. The perception of the two programs totally shifts. This game is HUGE! Controlling this series is the key to winning championships and all we have to do is get it done on Saturday.

By BAMA STAN

October 28, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

31-0 at the half?!!!!!!

Good Luck Dog fans - you beat LSU when I gave you no chance what so ever. Man is your defense in trouble and UF is going to light up the board.

Your best bet is too get in a scoring shootout - and this plays into the Gators favor.

However - you will get killed by the Gators.

UGA fans are no different than fans of other schools - you either think you are better than you actually are - or - you think that you are not as good as you actually are.

But the rest of the college football world sees a very down SEC - and UGA is seen as a good team - but not a great team.

• • Florida is more physical - has more speed - and the defense is a lot better than last year.

However - I still thing that UGA will not only lose this game - and be embarrassed. But will lose one or two to KY, AUBURN or GT. My guess is will lose to KY after the shock of FL - will beat Auburn - and GT is a toss up.

Overall - very good season by UGA standards - 9-3 or 8-4.

Has anyone heard the rumor that Clemson is interested in Richt. TalkShow I was listening to speculated they are going to make a run at Richt. Apparently - upgraded facilities - including indoor practice field that Richt has been denied at UGA Easier path to Conference Title and National Title - like FSU di recognized when they turned down SEC offer. He is familiar with the ACC. Clemson ready to pay Saban dollars.

ROOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE!!!!!!!

By Florida native

October 28, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

Gators will take it to the Dogs on Saturday. CMR will take the Florida State job when Bowden retires.

By Florida Floyd

October 28, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

Altamaha Dawg…. Richt better be careful in not pulling any stunts like last year with a healthy Tebow that’s gonna pout on a clinic for the overrated Stafford. Myer will pull out all the stops against Uga too. Just like the fake punt that LSU ran on your boys that left ole Willie scratching his ugly bald head. Yeah CMR better be careful! 56 - 28 GOOOO Gators! Get up and Go!!!

By Dorsey Hill

October 28, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this

Florida native,

Did your mother have any children who lived?

You might want to do a little reading if you are able to do so before announcing to the entire world that you are some dumb and so misinformed that no one ever told you that a successor to Bowden was already in place.

I guess you really are a Florida native. You can tell by the stupidity.

By Dorsey Hill

October 28, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this

BAMA STAN,

I hear that Saban is going to accept a seven million dollar a year offer from Clemson and that Mal is going to hire Dave Shula.

I guess I get my news from the same idiot you listen to. BTW: how many wins in row do you guys need to get to .500 for the century…jackazz.

By ramdawg

October 28, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this

hey bama stan roll off your sister and listen up; have 2 winning years in a row this century before you go on someone elses blog spewing nonsense see you in the dome JACKASS DAWGS35 GATORS21

By Florida native

October 28, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this

Jimbo won’t last long Dorsey from the hills.

By tide rising

October 28, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this

Hey dorsey hill and ramdawg. U dawg fans sure are sensitive about Bama Stan’s comments. Wonder why that is? Could it be the AZZPOUNDING we inflicted on you IN YOUR OWN HOUSE! I notice you bring up how well we’ve done or not done over the last couple years. Well hell, if we’re gonna “live in the past” than lets just compare alltime #s of wins, conference and national titles and throw in head to head which stands at 36-25 Bama. Your tradition and past is an absolute joke compared to Bama’s storied tradition and it just eats you alive now that the King is back on his throne. I would love to bitc!smack you a second time in one year but its obvious we will be playing UF. You can’t possibly think that if LSU put up 497 yds and 38 pts on you with a terrible qb that UF won’t light you up for 50. The only thing that save you was 2 int. returns and that was the margin of victory. How often does one team get lucky breaks like that. Not often. Stick a fork in the dawgs, gators make it 18 of 21. Don’t you ever get tired of being owned by those guys over 20 years?

By SecIsFootball

October 28, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this

Dorsey Hill….Just like all other SEC fans, you are hoping Saban will be leaving BAMA soon. I can understand based on the beating and his BAMA team put on UGA. If you guys are lucky enough to beat UF, we will be happy to whip you guys again!!! However, my money is on UF to represent the east in the SECCG. UF wins by 2 TD’s!

By The "G" Stands for Gay Dummy

October 28, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

Spoon Staford can’t get the job done in the red zone. Put pressure on noodle arm stafford he makes poor decisions….also UGAY defense in the last 4 games has gave up 110 points u Gay dummies.

By Gators win Championships, mutts dance in endzone like girls

October 28, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this

The last three games the Gators offense has scored a total 153 points too.

By AltamahaDawg

October 28, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this

Floyd, the first thing you need to do is go look up the real name of the Florida head coach.

By murfdawg

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

note to Bamastan:

I guess 9-3,8-4 does look pretty good to you after NINE YEARS OF 6-6, Music City , Liberty Bowls. Oh I’m sorry, you did have one good year, 10-2, but oops! you were in jail. One game doesn’t erase NINE YEARS OF PATHETIC FOOTBALL.

If I were you, which thank the Lord I’m not, I would wait until after the LSU game and especially after the game with the team that has beaten you SIX YEARS IN A ROW before I would bellow too loudly. Just a thought.

By I once lived in Cartersville and it's a dump

October 28, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this

Nothin but crack heads, drunks and mexicans.Cartersville has the worst public schools, the state of georgia ranked 49th worst public schools in the country…not only is cartersvilledawg a moron, he married his cousin too.

By Great spelling Cartersvilledawg

October 28, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

Way to spell”softmore season” you just shown how good Georgia schools are. I bet you use your “high school diploma/uga degree” to park in the handicap space @walmart. Cause you are mentally challenge Scooter! LOL

By cartersvilledawg what a Dick

October 28, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

Cartersvillemutt what a retard. you say georgia going to win their 6th national championship…in what? under water basket weaving? what a moron but hell you from georgia.

By Georgia fans wear camouflage jorts

October 28, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

mama,daddy, sister we all wear camouflage jorts. nothin wrong wear em.

By ARdawg

October 28, 2008 11:09 PM | Link to this

BAMASTAN

The only remark that I have seen you post that had one shred of truth to it was the 31-0 at the half. And of course that was after the fact. You’ve made many other predictions but none of those seem to come true.

You really should just shut that pie hole of yours and do a few dry run predictions until you can get at least one right. Your juvenile statements show you to be a scared pimple-face preteen Tide fan. Now let momma have the computer. She has work to do on the cam sites and paying customers to please.

By Donkay

October 28, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

if ga and mccain both win, the fact that the world is going to hell ina handbasket, everyones money and business is a mess, and my ex wife is a real jerk. really wont seem so bad, hell i might even dance with glee:) !

By Florida Dawg

October 28, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this

Hey Tony, just saw on the news here in Jax that there is a 60% chance of rain Saturday. Who does that favor in the ball game?

By Oledawg

October 29, 2008 7:12 AM | Link to this

Florida Dawg-The last time there was a big rain, UGA won 51-0. Seems like we switched to tennis shoes for that game. We filled the UGA B-Ball arena for that year’s highlights. I’ve written of the game here before with a few details. UGA Athletics Dept probably has a copy. Anyway it was a riot of cheering and that was before they were competitive. This was during the era of qb Spurrier.

By benjamin carey

October 29, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

i am tired of hearing the great tim tebow was hurt last year do you fl fans remember we marched out joe teresinki 3 years ago instead of dj shockley and still almost won the game so quit your crying you gay terds you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By FLfaninthisgreatstateofGA

October 29, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

To athensdawg

Yes Georgia has more wins in the GA/FL series but let’s address the comment that Ga. has a better football program.

National Championships FL-2 GA-2 Conference Championships FL-7 GA-12 Heisman Winners FL-3 GA-2 All Americans FL-135 GA-66

That makes GA a better football program? Better program in the last 18 years? Good luck on Saturday there buddy.

By BCS Slave

October 29, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, I live in Alabama. I don’t know what I was thinking in taking a job here. It is the armpit of the US. People like BAMA STAN are the bama B.O. that lingers on our blogs.

By ramdawg

October 29, 2008 8:22 PM | Link to this

Bama Stan until this year bama has been a middle to bottom tier program this decade you almost got the death penalty when PHAT PHIL turned you in -so show a little humility JACKASS see you in the dome dawgs35 gators21

By ramdawg

October 29, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this

hey tide is rising it sounds like you know about as much about sec football as i know about gay rights-so listen up-the team you saw the first time around wont look anything like the team your playing in the dome -we thought it was that tired old bama team that we beat up on 3 yrs in a row -you wont be taken lightly this time around dawgs35gators21

By USN DAWG

October 30, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

Let’s not forget Massaquoi, Southerland, or Michael Moore on offense or the fantastic defensive pick last week by Darryl Gamble on the first play of the game. UGA is not the Knowshon show. Granted, the better he plays, the better the team does overall, but this will be a game which will most likely be decided defensively. The first defense to make a mistake will lose the game. If the Georgia offensive line plays hard and gives Stafford a little time, he has an unequaled arm (if you believe what the commentators say). The Defense will have to play heads up and hard and hit Tebow early and often to get him off his game. This should be the deciding game for the winner of the SEC title. I seriously doubt Richt will let Alabama treat us like they did earlier in the season. Regardless, it will be a sad day for the Bulldog Nation without Munson calling the plays! Let’s win this for Larry. GO DAWGS! Sic ‘em!!!

By wayne

November 7, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this

how bout them dawgs. Go Gators Go SEC.