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DEL.ICIO.USFive burning questions about Georgia-Florida
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
As we head out of town towards Jacksonville, here are five burning questions about Saturday’s Georgia-Florida game. What are yours?
1. Will Georgia kick the ball to Brandon James?: Invariably a game as big as this one will come down to turnovers and a big play/mistake in the kicking game. I know that Georgia has an outstanding punter in Brian Mimbs (43.8 avg.) so the temptation is to let him boom kicks all over the place. But if Florida’s Brandon James touches the ball four or five times on punts he is probably going to take one to the house. He already has punt returns of 74 yards (against Hawaii) and 78 yards (against Tennessee) for touchdowns. He is averaging 20.2 yards on punt returns and 28.8 yards on kickoff returns. This guy can change the face of an entire game in just a few seconds. In case you’re keeping score at home, Georgia has not given up a punt return for a touchdown since 2001 (Marvin Jackson of Arkansas), Mark Richt’s first year as head coach. Georgia leads the SEC in net punting (38.4 ypr) which means the Bulldogs cover well.
2. How much does a healthy Tim Tebow mean to Florida?: Tebow was really banged up (non-throwing shoulder) for last year’s game with the Bulldogs and, because so much of the offense went through him, the Gators struggled. Tebow, who carried the ball 210 times last season, has only run the ball 82 times in seven games this season. But Tebow has used his break from running the ball to become a pretty efficient passer. He has completed 63.4 percent of his passes, which is the best among starting quarterbacks in the SEC. He has thrown only two interceptions (and 12 touchdowns) in 164 passing attempts. Georgia has to get some pressure on Tebow and make him uncomfortable and out of his rhythm while throwing the football. The teams that have had success against Florida the past two seasons have tended to be very physical with Tebow.
3. Will Georgia keep a watchful eye on Jeff Demps and Florida’s “block party?” It’s pretty obvious what Demps, the true freshman, can do when he gets his hands on the ball. He only has 30 carries on the season but has averaged 11.9 yards per carry. Despite carrying the ball only 30 times, he is in the SEC’s Top 10 for rushing yards per game (51.0 avg.) The average length on his four touchdown runs is 47 yards. But he is also very dangerous as the outside rusher on the punt block team. Demps blocked a punt against Kentucky, his second this season. Florida blocked a total of three kicks (2 punts, one FG) against the Wildcats. Georgia’s Mimbs has had only one punt blocked in the past two years, that coming against Tennessee in 2007.
4. Will Knowshon Moreno rush for over 100 yards?: If he does, the odds say that Georgia will win. Moreno has posted 10 games over 100 yards or more at Georgia and the Bulldogs are 10-0 in those games. Florida is third in the SEC in rushing defense (behind Alabama and Georgia) giving up 102.7 yards per game and 3.4 yards per attempt. Only one back (Michael Smith of Arkansas) has rushed for over 100 yards against the Florida defense this season. Only three of Florida’s seven opponents have rushed for over 100 yards: Ole Miss (163), Arkansas (144), Kentucky (141). Another note on Moreno: Only one back in Georgia history (Herschel Walker) has rushed for over 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons. With 76 yards on Saturday Moreno will become the second.
5. Who will commit the fewest penalties?: Georgia still has the dubious honor of leading the nation in penalties per game with an average of 9.5 (76 penalties in eight games). But Florida is not far behind as the Gators have committed 57 penalties in seven games (8.14 average). The number of penalties is important in this respect: If you’re committing almost 10 penalties a game, chances are one is going to be called at a crucial moment that wipes out a big play on offense or defense. After last season’s end zone celebration by Georgia, the SEC officials will be calling it pretty tight early on in an effort to keep control of the game. Expect the officials to call some ticky-tack stuff, especially in the first half. The team that can adjust to the officials will have a distinct advantage.
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By Bamafan
October 30, 2008 6:20 AM | Link to this
Good luck to the dawgs and did not kick to Brandon James. I think the dawgs will run the ball on the gators, but can the dawgs defense stop the gators fast offense? Answer NO!! GATORS WIN 45-41!!
By 3volpaul
October 30, 2008 6:22 AM | Link to this
Believe Ga wins this game by 10.
Fla is flashy but games are and will always be won in the trenches.
Get ‘em Dawgs.
By FLA DAWG
October 30, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this
The Dawg Offense will play well and score. The Dawg Defense will finally come to play four quarters of football and slow The Gator Offense down enough to win this one by 7 - 10 points.
UNCHAIN THE YARD DAWGS !!!!!!
By bigdawg01
October 30, 2008 7:26 AM | Link to this
Moreno will be the key to the offensive game. If he gashes that FL D-line like he did with LSU, its going to be a long day for Jort-Nation. Defensive Key: Keep a man on Harvin, and get after Tebow on every play! Dawgs Win!
By get over yourselves
October 30, 2008 7:38 AM | Link to this
stunning commentary bigdawg01. you should get on the phone with richt with your astute game plan. ive heard their defensive plan was to not cover harvin at all and to have the linemen just sit down after the snap to let tebow throw. have you ever thought of a career in coaching? keep up the good work.
By TDone
October 30, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this
6 Burning Question: When will Mr. College Football and the rest of the AJC stop being in the tank for FC Athens? Oh, my bad. I forgot where he went to college.By ramdawg
October 30, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this
hey bama fan nobody cares what your predictions are-TRY BEATING AUBURN once or twice every decade -until this year you havent been in the NC picture in forever-this is between us and florida -so stay out of it-we will see you in the dome -we wont underestimate you this time dawgs35gators21
By Alpharetta Dawg
October 30, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this
Will the UGA D-Line finally put pressure on Tebow
Will UGA score TD’s in the red zone?
Will the UGA defense tackle much better than last week?
By Statham Dawg
October 30, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this
I think each offense will have good spots. The ? is how many can Willie M. and crew stop? More importantly Willie M., in the past, has had good/great plans and some very poor. His bad ones are BAD and he can’t adjust until half time. Why can he not adjust in the 2nd and 4 quarters. Many games he is the weak link.
By SecIsFootball
October 30, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this
ramdawg….lose you bitterness over the butt whipping you guys took from UA. I guess when you teams gets dismantled by Alabama you have to make reference to beating another team huh? Yes we have lost to AU 6 years in a row but our last 18 year record against AU is not nearly as embarrassing as UGA’s against UF. Newsflash for you…THIS IS A BLOG AND IS FOR EXPRESSING OPINIONS. No where did I read it was only for UGA fans opinions! So mine is this….If a team like UGA cant beat a team that has lost to Auburn 6 years in a row, there is no way they beat the Gators. UF 45 UGA 31
By SecIsFootball
October 30, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this
Ramndown…one last thing….UGA didnt “underestimate” BAMA. UGA was flat out whipped by a better team. Too bad you guys wont be in the SECCG because I would rather play UGA again than UF!! UF might actually challenge us and force us to play hard for 4 quarters instead of just 2!! And…before you go off on UGA in the 2nd half, yes you guys played better but when we needed points to put it away, we scored with ease!
By bigdawg01
October 30, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this
Get Over Yourselves: Awwwww, did you not like me making fun of your jean shorts….I am sorry. You can cry yourself to sleep on your Tebow pillow.
By ramdawg
October 30, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this
hey SecisFootball You know as much about sec football as i know about gay rights so LISTEN UP -You are right about one thing we were overconfident and reading our press clippings and we got beat- we tought you would be the same bama team thatwe have beat three in a row -so keep running that trap bama folks always start crowing before the season is over seems like you would have a little humility SEE TULANE OLE MISS AND KY GAMES WITH BAMA ALL NAILBITERS-SEE YOU IN THE DOME DAWGS35GATORS21
By Rational behaviour, look elsewhere
October 30, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this
With no disrespect meant to Alabama, Penn State or the overrated Big XII, but the winner of Saturday’s game is the best team in the nation.
By tbia
October 30, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this
TDone…..
Who should they be in the tank for?
This paper has more Georgia fans than any other school reading it….so heck yes, cater to them.
You think the Florida Times Union doesn’t go pro-Gator?
You think the Birmingham paper doesn’t lean to Bama?
Times-Picayune…..all LSU, all the time.
None of them in the city of those schools, but smart enough to know what sells.
By m
October 30, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
Who gives a rats arse about this overblown Arena/sec league game. The sec is so overrated it is comical. No scoring defense whatsoever…the over and under on this game is probably 100 points or more. There will be a big redneck crowd there but you probably couldn’t find a full set of teeth if you tried. On the other hand, there is a BIG game in Atlanta between two very good teams playing to make their conference championship game. And there will actually be defense in this game. For you to play up the Arena/sec game and play down the big ACC game is just plain STUPID. Tony, you have become such a sec home-gomer that you have lost all perspective..if you ever had any. You are now the Chan Gailey of bloggers….and Thank God and Greyhound that he is gone FOREVER…he should have taken you with him.
By hahaha
October 30, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this
The winner of ga-fl would got molested by texas, and probably texas tech as well. Same lack of defense, yet both texas and ttu have better offenses. And bama beat the dawgs like a drum.
The rednecks are really out on the blogs today.
By bigdawg01
October 30, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this
Hey M, Glad to see you posted the SAME thing again. Get back in the basement. NO ONE CARES ABOUT TECH ON GA/FL BLOG. Enjoy your snore-fest on Saturday.
By Biff
October 30, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this
Now this is the definition of comedy, ACC fans complaining about the quality of play in the SEC and BIG 12 fans calling someone a redneck! Georgia Tech, where our students have to post ads in order to get their first kiss.
By Percy: Tebow needs a hug
October 30, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this
Georgia needs to line up in the I on their first series of the game and shove a nice dose of Southerland and Moreno down their hyped up overrated throats, much like they did last year. Throw down the gauntlet. DARE the sissy Gators to stop it. They won’t have the cajones. They’ll back down. GAME OVER.
By ramdawg
October 30, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this
GOOD POST BIG DAWG-techie your not worth our time but im going to take a minute and explain how irrelevant you are in the football world-you play gardner webb to the death and you want to talk smack to ga people TECHIES ARE TRULY PATHETIC DAWGS35GATORS21
By SecIsFootball
October 30, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
Rational behaviour, look elsewhere…..No disrespect to UGA or UF, neither of these teams will be the best in the nation just because they win this game. UF lost at home to an average Ole Miss team and UGA was whipped at home by BAMA! Sorry if I fail to recognize your annointing one of these teams the best in the country. Besides, Texas has a pretty firm grip on that ranking.
By bull-gator
October 30, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this
Moreno rushes for 120 yds, scores twice. Stafford throws for 200 yds and 2 TD’s, one pick. Demps, Rainey, Moore, Harvin rush for 225 yds total, score 4 times. Tebow throws for 150 yds, 2 TD’s, no picks, rushes for 1 TD. Final score: GA 31, FLA 48. Give or take a field goal or two either way.
By Vegas
October 30, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this
The Worlds Largest Redneck, oops sorry i meant the Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail party is a joke
By SecIsFootball
October 30, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this
ramdawg….believe what you want about me but I will tell you this…I saw first hand Alabama whip UGA during your so called blackout. You can think that your dogs thought we would be that same BAMA team as last year and if so, SHAME ON YOUR COACHING STAFF for not having them ready to play. Maybe Richt should have an impromptu endzone celebration when you guys finally score in the 2nd half.
In addition, some of your comments you make are exactly what UGA fans do as well. Crowing….I seem to remember Atlanta being unbearable to live in before this season started. I also remember it being worse the week of the BAMA game because every got such a woodie about the ridiculouos blackout. I seem to remember very few UGA fans even giving BAMA a chance in that game. Humility….Did you guys struggle with South Carolina and not have the most impressive performances against UT and Vandy. Dont I also recall UGA giving up 21 points to GA Southern? Yet, I see a UGA fan on here claiming the winner of this game as the best team in the nation. Tell me about humility??
As I said, there will be no rematch because 2 losses wont be enough to get UGA to the Dome. If they do, well, BAMA goes 3-0 in the state of GA this year!!
By Vegas
October 30, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this
Well said Secisfootball, the Dawgs will continue to claim to be the best football team ever, even though they haven’t won a NC in almost a third of a century, its what they do!
By innocent bystander
October 30, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this
If the game is as nasty as the blog wars there’ll be lots of penalties and injuries.Our o-line has to continue making incremental jumps even in Jacksonville —a hard place for a young player to improve his game. Our receivers have to catch everything thrown near them. And our defense has to play the best game they’ve played this year.If we give Tebow time Florida wins. Thanks for the consecutive thousand yard rushing stat. Somehow I’d missed that before.It’s hard to beat Florida twice in a row or Auburn 3x in a row without a tailback named Hershel. Hopefully it happens this year. But EVERYTHNG will have to fall into place.Go Dawgs!!!
By Bob
October 30, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
To be quite honest, I haven’t really seen Florida play much in the past few games so I don’t know much about this Demps and Rainey tandem. Nevertheless, I am skeptical about a set of backs that do not exceed 180 lbs. each. That’s not small. That’s freaking microscopic. I don’t care how fast they are. If anybody got a clean hit on these dudes it would be all over. Lights out. Good night and sleep tight. I understand that’s the tricky part. I understand that they are elusive and Florida probably blocks well for them, but geez this is SEC football. I just don’t know about that. If Georgia starts popping these guys in the mouth I bet they won’t be so fast anymore. And I do not believe that Florida has faced a defense that can run as well as Georgia’s yet. Just something to think about. I make no predictions.
By ramdawg
October 30, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
NICE POST innocent and you are right our freshmen and soph OL are not freshmen and soph anymore and we will take over the line of scrimmage dawgs35 gators21
By Will
October 30, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
Big Tone,
Enjoyed the blog! Now it’s time to get serious. I feel like Chris Mathews a tad, I’m getting a tingly feeling going down my leg.(For the Dawgs obviously and NOT Obama)?
Anywasys, I have watched a good bit of ESPN this week and it has amazed me how all of the talking heads are picking an easy UF win and how the game itself seems to be not that big of a deal. Not nearly as big as Texas-Texas Tech! Why is that? This game has better athletes in a better conference. This is THE game to watch this weekend.
With that said, I’ll give you my pic 2moro but I want you to think about this later today when your writing 2moro’s blog and making your pics. UGA plays really well when they are the underdog! (Please see last years game). I know about UF’s team speed, special teams and the revenge factor. And we could very easily get blown-out. But I don’t think so! Keep that in mind.
By Dawg Fud
October 30, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
Tony
4 - I think in order for Georgia to win Knowshon has to go for 150 yards or more. It’s not about keeping Knowshon under 100, it’s about kepping him under 150. That goes for any team Georgia plays.My humble opinion…
By ramdawg
October 30, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
hey m ask the chinese girl sitting next to you in class if she wants to go to lunch-then you can go back to your dorm and disect an atom and leave the football talk to real men TECH PEOPLE ARE SO PATHETIC DAWGS35GATORS21
By Gen Neyland
October 30, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
Sunday morning will be interesting. Mass predictions of ‘How I saw it before I saw it’ will come pouring in…
By Miles
October 30, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
Florida’s faster…better QB…more creative offense…fewer penalties…Gators win the game!
By Bamafan
October 30, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
Ramdawg or what stupid name you call yourself!! I hope the dawgs win you stupid a*****!! GO TO HELL MF!!
By Independent Mind
October 30, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this
Both teams can score points, as evidenced by Georgia putting up 50+ on LSU and Florida as well. The key is defense. Georgia’s defense is quite weaker this year. letting up 38 points to LSU and 31 in the first half to Bama. Florida is a much better team the LSU, and probably could beat Bama in the SEC Championship. It’s Florida’s defense that will win the game for the Gators. That’s why ESPN and Vegas is predicting Florida the winner. Not to mention that while Urban won’t talk about the classless puppy stomp last year publicly, he said “he’ll handle it”. There won’t be any mercy this year. Tebow will be left in even as the Gators go up by 35 points… it’s time to quiet the puppies and have them talking about moving the game to Athens again…
By Alpharetta
October 30, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
Dawgs have been in close games, cannot run away from the cocks, cats, dores, bloodnosed by bama, gave up 38points to the tiggers. What the hell, I pick the gaturs.
By murfdawg
October 30, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
Note to SecisFootball:
Mike Slive’s office called and asked me to give you directions to Atlanta and the SECCG. Go southwest to Baton Rouge and spend a Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. Then head back northeast but not too far north and stop in Auburn. A garden spot of football the last six years. If you survive this trip, then call 1-800-BAMA-SUX, for more directions.
By ramdawg
October 30, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
BAMA FAN that name is original stick to something you know about like how to get 15 family members all in your doublewide trailer im gonna give you a football lesson so LISTEN UP ears tuberville can save his job by beating bama-so i would keep my trap shut -now snuggle back up to your sister cause we focused on gator now -we will deal with you later-and dont forget the trip you have to take to baton rouge-my LSU friends said they have had this game circled since saban left and lied to all the recruits-just like he will do to you in 2 years-so it appears like you are the MFER now go back to your inbred bama blog YOU JACKASS DAWGS35GATORS21
By Lou
October 30, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
UGA’s young OL and UF’s speedy RB’s = trouble for Georgia.
By What's the big deal?
October 30, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
What’s the big deal with the Georgia/Florida game? I mean..come on! Bama’s playing Arkansas State! That’s a much better matchup of perenial powers. Everyone knows SEC out of conference games are better and more difficult than any other conference’s. I’m surprised CBS didn’t pick this game up instead.
By Florida/Georgia
October 30, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
Florida 35 Georgia 28.
Georgia finishes 10-2 goes to the Capitol One Bowl.
Florida loses in the SEC Championship to Bama and goes to the Sugar Bowl vs Ohio State and scores 50.
Bama goes to the Rose Bowl vs USC
Texas and Penn State play for the NC. Penn State beats Texas in a single digit Blah Bowl 9-3. Penn State BCS Champs (joepa retires on top)
Bama and USC play the Best Bowl game ever 38- 41 and the winner splits the title taking the AP. You choose the winner. .
By Bamafan
October 30, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this
Ramdawg, WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM SON!! I BET YOU COULD NOT GET IT FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND LAST NIGHT OR YOU GET IT IN YOUR DIRTY MF SON A B*** MOUTH!! TAKE YOUR SORRY A* BACK TO HOLE YOU CAME FROM!! BAMA WILL TAKE CARE OF THE P*** CATS IN BATON ROGUE AND WILL TAKE AUBURN BEHIND THE WOODSHED JUST LIKE RAMBUTT BEONGS!! SORRY FOLKS FOR LETTING THIS A***** GET ME MAD!!
By BAMA/USC Rose Bowl?
October 30, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
Ok, then, this year’s Rose Bowl is a preview of next years, bama vs usc.
This years winner by 3, loses by a touchdown next year and wins the bcs nc.
You choose.
By AltamahaDawg
October 30, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
How does 4/5 touches mean “probably” take it on the the house? He has twice in 18 attempts, prettty impressive, but hardly every 4 shots at it. Heck Prince Miller has returned one for a TD every 3rd time he has touched the ball, with a 44 yrd average. OK, 3 touches isn’t much of a sample, sort of joking there, BUT we do have qualified folks who can and have done a good job too. Asher averages only 2 yards less than James. We just spread it around more, but their average is better than his alone. I understand the point was that one big play potential, but the reality will be more of yards and field position. UGA is #1 in the SEC right now in both punt return yards, and net puntING yards given up.
By short bus DAWG
October 30, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
The ONLY way the DAWGS could loose is if the refs cheat or it rains. Urban Liar and the gayturds have no class, they admit anybody that can play and he has no standards for grades or arrest, almost none of the players graduate, they have more rap sheets than diplomas and us news and world reports ranks GEORGIA 20 spots higher as a college.
By Bull Gator
October 30, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
It seems that many UGA bloggers seem to think the Dawgs have greatly improved since last year while the Gators are no better than when we last played you guys. Here are the major differences on the Gator side of the ball, as I see them:
Tebow and Harvin are fully healthy now, neither was 100% last year; For the first time since UM has been our coach we have established a good running game with several true weapons; We have arguably the best special teams in the NCAA in almost every category. Kickoff coverage, however, is just fair; Last year we had 9 new players on defense and our DL was totally banged up for the UGA game. This year we are rotating 8 players on the DL and our LBs and secondary are team strengths.
Bottom line: Overall, the Gators are playing the best football we have played since UM arrived, even better than when we kicked OSU’s butt in the BCS two years ago. We have enough weapons on offense to pretty move up and down the field and score points, while our defense has become very stingy. UF ranks number 1 in the SEC in scoring offense (UGA is 2nd), and we are number 1 in scoring defense (UGA is 8th). Both teams will be able to move the ball and score, but our defense will present a much more formidable speed bump against the Dawgs’ offense than your defense will against our offense. My prediction: Gators will win by at least 2 TDs. Now before one of you starts your inevitable name-calling, how about discussing a little logic behind why you think Georgia is better than UF this year as opposed to last year.
And by the way, give it up on the end zone celebration. Gators aren’t discussing this. It had no bearing on the game last year; you guys whipped us on both sides of the ball. This year it’s a different story.
By reservoirDAWG
October 30, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this
Tony, your columns suck.
By NGB
October 30, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
Who name’s a kid “Urban”,know wonder you cry all the time.
By Ugadawg1
October 30, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
For your enjoyment. Go Dawgs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTpbvXlJySg
By flightdocdawg
October 30, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
Bullgator, A rationale post deserves an equal response: I believe that UGA’s defensive recruiting over the past several years has changed to reflect the growing popularity of spread offenses. Gone are the hole plugging DTs and 250lb LBers that still dominate on defenses such as LSU, SoCar and now KY. Instead, UGA has recruited smaller, faster DTs and beefed them up to 290+ lb, while still maintaining the ability to pursue runners. At the LB position, UGA has recruited speed galore. I don’t think you’ll find a faster and more athletic set of LBers in the conference. In the games that UGA has struggled on defense, it has been against big, traditional runningbacks and offensive lines, like Bama and LSU. I don’t have to tell you that UF’s OL and RBs are anything but traditional. I don’t predict that UGA shuts down UF’s offense, but I do believe that the dawgs will have more success against your offense than any team has this year, including Ole Miss (who also benefited from uncharacteristic UF turnovers). I don’t forsee a blowout from either team and believe that both offenses will at times move the ball well. I don’t think that it will be quite the shootout that many expect. The difference I believe, will be that as the game progresses UGA will be able to control the the clock with the running game against undersized UF DTs. Still, when it comes down to it, the team that better protects the ball and stays fresh late in the 4th Q wins. Here’s to a great time in Jacksonville at the WLOOCP! Go Dawgs, 34-31.
By Gator1987
October 30, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
This game should be a good one,as both teams look to be coming in on the upswing.As a long time Gator fan the running game of Georgia concerns me.If Ga. decides to run heavy with the fullback thats been out and Moreno it will be a long day for us,we dont match up well to a power run formation.The coaches are keeping it quite but we have some injury issues on the inside of our D and this could get exposed.If its a shoot out we win.
By Riley
October 30, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
Bama fan, did your father beat you as a child?
By Ugadawg1
October 30, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this
Or this please. Salute To Genius
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btmXDi_Mn2g&feature=related
By AL NELSON
October 30, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this
Wathc for Ga. to try to block a Gator punt early in the game to embarass the Gators.Maybe rush Moreno.
By Riley
October 30, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this
Gatorfan1987,
If ya’ll don’t match up well with the power run game the Gators may be in trouble. I look for the Dawgs to run from the I a lot Saturday.
By AltamahaDawg
October 30, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this
Bull gator, not sure who you are reading in here that thinks UGA is way better, and UF is not. You need to kind of weed out the extreme comments, just like we have to when reading “gatorsruletheworlddude”.
You guys say you are better in defense, and the numbers point to that. I’d be willing to take your word at it. I doubt they took any step back to be sure. To me the offense is much better and more balanced.
I personally do not think that UF has a much better game in them at this point. I mean, where do you go from the past 2 weeks? They have been about as on-fire as you could be. With UGA we are still kinda of wondering how good we are at this point. So its proven VS potential. From that standpoint, when you factor in who might come out and play par, step it up, or miss a beat, there are probably more equations that work for a UF victory. But I think we have another gear, not sure you do. (if you do, we gonna need nitrous oxide)
I do know this: UGA is playing already much better than the team that headed out for J-ville last year. I think just as many UF are looking at it the same as you suggest we are. I get the feeling that many UF are just waiting to be revenge on those 07’ Dawgs.
By SecIsFootball
October 30, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this
murfdawg…I guess since you threw so much logic into your post I will do the same. I guess if UGA can go into Baton Rouge and win, than so can Alabama!! Hows that for trying to equal your brilliance. BAMA is 8-0 now and #2 in the country. We have beaten UGA in Athens and we have a couple of tough games coming up. LSU is good but not as good as they were thought to be. AU is a DISASTER!! So, I guess I can say I like Alabama’s chances of playing Florida in the SECCG!!!
By Riley
October 30, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
SecIsFootball,
I agree with murfdawg… Beat AuBARN and LSU then come talk to us. You may have beaten UGA in September, but I promise you UGA’s offensive line is a MUCH improved unit than they were in September.
By Bull Gator
October 30, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
flightdocdaw and AltamahaDawg,
Thanks for two insightful posts. I think we’re in store for an excellent game on Saturday. I can’t remember more hype for a GA-FL game, particularly with both teams ranked where they are and with the SEC and BCS in play for both. Both teams are stacked with talent and speed.
Again, I believe both temas will be able to move the ball and score. But at least on paper (SEC stats), our defense appears to be a little stronger. But that’s why we play the games…
Go Gators!!!
By G8R GRAD
October 30, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this
Independent Mind:
You’re as well written as you are astute.
GO GATORS
By North FLA Falcon
October 30, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
A key to the game is UF’s special teams. Meyer gets them fired up in practice and then turns them loose. They are explosively fast and it will give them an edge over UGA. I’d look for UGA to maybe try something on special teams such as a lateral or pass on a kickoff return or a fake FG or punt. Dawgs will have to play perfect ball and prevent big plays from UF. Dawgs COULD win but the edge goes to UF.
By Riley
October 30, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
Um.. I think forward passes are not allowed on kick returns…
By G8R GRAD
October 30, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
Riley:
(Psst, he’s a North Florida Falcon. It’s not fair to make fun of the handicapped.)
By ramdawg
October 30, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
RILEY GREAT POST bama fan is typical they are good once every ten years and they want everybody to hear them yap-so they get on ga-fla blog hoping someone will listen i think i know what will calm them down a bit sat prediction ALA17 ARK ST14 BAMA FAN HA WHAT A DOUCHBAG
By Gen Neyland
October 30, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
The national preseason # 1 vs the preseason SEC Champ. From a pine rider in the SEC race, I want a game that isn’t decided by the zebras…I hope they get the best crew in the conference for this one…and even then…
By Riley
October 30, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
G8r Grad,
Is that close to Dothan, Alabama?
LOL!
By G8R GRAD
October 30, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this
Riley:
Do you know how we know the toothbrush was invented in Alabama?
If it were invented anywhere else, it would’ve been called the teethbrush!
Also Laughing My (!) Off!
By ramdawg
October 30, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
GEN NEYLAND GREAT POST the penalties have been a problem sometimes typical with a young team i hope the officials let both teams play -this one could be one for the ages GA35FLA21 GA SCORES LAST TD WITH SECONDS LEFT
By Riley
October 30, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
G8R GRAD:
There where three college students in the bathroom…
The first student from UT finishes p** and goes over to the sink…. He barely cracks the valve on the faucet, squirts some soap into his hands and states, “At UT they teach us conservation!” then he washes his hands.
The second student from UA finishes p**, walks over to the sink and turns the water on fully open, takes a very small squirt of soap in his hands and states “At UA they teach us to be thrifty”. He washes his hands.
The UGA student finishes p**, walks to the door and states “At UGA they teach us not to p** on our f*%king hands”.
By G8R GRAD
October 30, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
ramdog:
I agree.
Prior to this weekend’s matchup, the best game thus far was the Texas Oklahoma game.
I suspect it’ll be a barn burner!
By bull-gator
October 30, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
short bus DAWG is an idiot…
By Mikey in the SAV
October 30, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
UGA wins in overtime 55-52.
By DAP01
October 30, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
Would someone buy some Tech tickets? That pop up on the AJC Sports page is annoying.
Alabama did beat UGA, it was a good game. But get over it, Alabama has not won a meaningful game in 5 years and now they act like they are the annointed ones.
Gators will be tough. Hopefully they will get hit in the mouth again by UGA and will lose on Saturday.
Go Dawgs!
By Call it Like it is
October 30, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
Why do most of you think this will be close as GA got OWNED by Alabama.
Therefore, they have not blown anyone out this year. Yea, you beat a weak LSU team.
Big deal!
You have not rolled up the points like the GATORS have + payback is in order.
Flordia by 21.
Enough Said!
By Riley
October 30, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
ROFL!!!!!
Gators by 21 huh? I will put $5,000 into my paypal account right friggin now and take that bet.
Put your money where your mouth is Call it Like it is.
By Call it Like it is
October 30, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
You don’t have $5k that is why you are mouthing off now.
We will see if you are on the blog come Sat or Sun.
U are just like most UGAY fans.
All mouth, & no National Championship since uh 1980.
Again, Enough SAID!
By Riley
October 30, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this
Barnhart
What do you think the score will be?
I’m taking UGA 42 - Gators 27
24/7 all day
Moreno has 28 carries for 190 yards, 3 TDs
Staff -18/23 for 260 2 TDs
Green - 8 catches 160 yds 1 tdTimmy throws two pics on the day
By Riley
October 30, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this
Alright Call it Like it is.
you just proved to this entire board that you my friend, are a B#&ch.
I can back it up son… Dawgs fans have JOBS!
By Riley
October 30, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
All mouth.. Boy, I’ll put something in your mouth. Just ask your momma
By Riley
October 30, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
Call it Like it is -
I’m done with you, I don’t associate myself with b#@chs.
Any of you other Gator fans that think they’ll win by 21, holla at me..
By Call it Like it is
October 30, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
Yea Riley,
U must like boys.
U sound like your boy Obama.
PUNK!
By Dawgman
October 30, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this
The gators are going down big time on Saturday. No way their overrated D can stop moreno and stafford. moreno puts up 140, Stafford goes for 250 and lights up the UF D again. The dawgs win easy and play bama for the title—-the results will be different this time, since playing in the dome is a home game for the dawgs. I’m already thinking about who UGA might play in miami for the title. I’d like to knock off Penn State—-Joe paterno gets on my nerves
By G8R GRAD
October 30, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
Gators- 42
Puppies-21
Read it and weep.
By big o
October 30, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this
I agree dawgman ##%^$!@@# Paterno and ^%$#*& all you bama fans too. I cant wait until we see you in sec cg. when all the bama people drive their primary residence up here only to go back dazed and hurt, go dawgs !!!!
By Brad
October 30, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this
Easy Bamafan… we all just want to have a little fun on here… that’s what makes trash talking so great, but people like you are no good at it and ruin it for everyone else. I’m a Gator fan and by no means am I trying to defend any UGA fans (you guys are more than capable of taking up for yourselves), but please move on if you can’t be an adult. Anyway, if there are any UGA fans who think that Gator Nation is going the way of ESPN and thinking that we’re going to sleepwalk through this game, you couldn’t be any wronger (I know it’s not a word, but I think it sounds funny). We are all taking this game very seriously, have no fear. Besides, ESPN has maybe four credible ‘experts’ to their credit (Herbstreit (for the most part), Rece Davis, Pat Forde, and Ivan Maisel… I thought about adding Chris Fowler, but I think he’s a bag of d**che and I don’t want to give him the satisfaction). This is the same network that employs Lou Holtz, he of the Adolf Hitler jokes that no one gets. Seriously, no matter if you’re a Dawg fan or a Gator fan, I know that I am personally sick of those retarded Dr. Lou segments they shove down our throats. And his pep talks last year weren’t much better. And Corso just needs to dress up in a clown suit and pretend he’s in an invisible box while on the set of Gameday. I like him for the same reason Frank Caliendo likes John Madden; because he makes me feel smart. He gives you no new information or profound insight. In fact, nothing he ever says even sounds like words to me anymore. It’s all blah blah blah blah USC blah blah blah blah Pete Carroll blah blah blah blah BCS Championship blah blah blah blah. And then he throws on the Buckeye head and proceeds to binge drink the rest of the weekend away. At any rate, the smarter Gator fans (and, yes, we do exist) don’t listen to the ESPN ‘experts.’ We know the game is settled on the field and not on paper. If you want to entertain yourselves, by the way, scroll up to Independent Mind’s post and read it while imagining Arnold Schwarzenneiger’s yelling voice (DO IT, DO IT NOW!!!!). I hate it when people post with caps or bold font, like they have something profound to say. And speaking of caps, Bamafan; I recommend admitting yourself to the nearest psychiatric ward where they can keep you under 24 hour observation… maybe they’ll let you out in time for Thanksgiving.
By GT
October 30, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this
Gas prices went down just in time for this one.
By DirtyDawg
October 30, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this
I am absolutely ‘effin’ lovin’ the fact that all those brilliant talking heads on ESPN, and in particular the Jim Rome talk-fest, are predicting a Florida ‘beat-down’…that they’ll score a hundred if they can…that UM and TT are so steamed over last year they’ll run us off the field. I’ve had my doubts about this thing and I’ll probably keep ‘em but if ever I saw our chance to skin these lizards, it’s this time. Mr. Meyer and his minions had the chance to respond to the ‘celebration’ last year (remember the thing happened in the first quarter) and came up short - and don’t give me that crap that Tebow was ‘dinged up’ - he was dinged up for a reason - over use - and if they try to use him as a RB Saturday, he’ll pay a price.
By UTANTIDAWG
October 30, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this
Stafford is the bigges P$$ in the SEC. GATORS WILL CHOMP YOUR PANSY LITTLE BULL PUPPY!! GATORS 49-14
By voice of reason
October 30, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this
Why would anyone predict that UGA will score less points than we did last year? Their defense isn’t as improved as our offense is it? No. UGA rolls this week. We give up a few td’s, but UGA scores often. UGA 52-21. Tebow and CUM cry together.
By bama12 titles
October 30, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this
Why do dawg fans think they blew out LSU? The margin was only 14 pts and that margin came from 2 int. returns for tds. Did you realize that LSU with a couple of rookie qbs ran up 497 yds against you? You won’t get that lucky against the gators. Gators win it in a rout. I would love to be wrong and I wish that UGA could win so that we could administer another viscious beatdown. UF will give us a much tougher game. Yep. Looks like its UF-BAMA for all the sec marbles. Incidentally, thanks dawg fans for beating LSU. I didn’t think you had it in you but you pretty much handed us a 2 game lead over LSU with 3 to go. Even if we lose to LSU which I seriously doubt we would still win the west. I hope we get you again in the title game but I just can’t see it happening.
By bama12 titles
October 30, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this
Voice of reason sounds more like voice of irrationality. I wish you could beat Florida but I don’t think you have a prayer. And if your mind has actually convinced itself that you can beat a team by 31 pts, a team that has manhandled you 17 out of the last 20, then you’ve lost all “reason” and need to be committed.
By SecIsFootball
October 30, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this
Riley…BAMA hangs 31 on your team in a half and then scores with ease when needed in the 2nd half when we have to and you tell me I cannot talk until we beat LSU and AU. Should I read from you comments that beat LSU and AU is more significant than beating a top 10 UGA team??? Since UGA is ranked way above LSU and just beat them and they are ranked even further above AU, I would think a UGA fan would view BAMA’s win as significant. I guess you dont view your team as highly as most do. Too bad we wont get the same opportunity to whip the mutts again since BAMA will likely be playing UF in the SECCG!!
By voice of reason
October 30, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
bama12 titles, whatever. Chat with you at about 7:30pm Saturday to hear you say “damn, you were right!” UGA was awakened by the first half of the bama game this season just like the UT game last year. We’re not losing again this year. Can’t wait to see you guys in Atlanta. Things will be MUCH different.
By voice of reason
October 30, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this
(1) No. Why would they? (2) Not much in this game. If he trys to run on UGA, he’ll get hurt. (3) Demps will have less than 40 yds. (4) KM will do everything he did to them last year and more. (5) The penalty issue will be an interesting part of this game because the refs will probably pick on UGA more because of last year. Won’t matter though.
By ramdawg
October 30, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this
VOICE OF REASON GREAT POST nobody has heard from bama fans in ten years-have one good year and they all come out of thier trailers im gonna say this once so LISTEN UP you better stop worrying about ga and worry about 2 teams you can never beat AUBURN AND LSU in batonrouge-enjoy your sleepfest sat bama17arkst14zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
By NikkiFree
October 31, 2008 5:53 AM | Link to this
UGA is starting to get a handle on those penalties. My only concern is the personal fouls. Hopefully, the gators will get more red flags in that regard.
Moreno will go over 100 yards. The Florida defense has yet to face a back like Moreno who also has a compliment of WRs to balance things. Oh yeah, did I mention we have NFL-calibre QB who calls his own plays?!
much has been made of florida’s defense this year. Give me a break!!!Hawaii, Ole Miss, Tennessee, miami, Kentucky?! Yeah, right. These not are high-powered offenses this season.
I see florida as being too psyched for revenge. The Dawgs will jump up and bite the gators again on the back of moreno, Stafford’s arm, and Randy Moss,uh A.J. Green. You gotta get on the field in order to score gators.Time of possession will be key for the dawgs.
UGA- 45 UF- 38
By Gatorbait
October 31, 2008 6:43 AM | Link to this
The gators will beat the mutts saturday 45-17!! Dawgs fans will be crying in its beer just like a country music song!!
By SickandTired
October 31, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this
I have a sixth question. #6 Has Georgia brought the barn door to Jacksonville for Matthew Stafford to warm up throwing to for Saturdays game? In the run up to this game this season they obviously have lost the barn door that belongs on the Butts-Mehre practic fields because he simply can’t hit one with his throws.
By TrueCrimson
October 31, 2008 7:42 AM | Link to this
ramdawg,
Bama fans have been active on this blog for years — through thick and thin. You, on the other hand, I have never heard of.
My concern for Saturday is winning against Arkansas State. I am pleased by the fact that Alabama is undefeated, but I have no illusions about the road ahead. Every game is an opportunity to lose.
As for the big game in Jacksonville, Georgia is a slight underdog on paper. That may well play to their advantage.
I expect a good game and I hope that there are no injuries — among the players or the fans. I look forward to enjoying another great weekend of SEC football.
RTR!!!
By Carlton Powell
October 31, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
Jumping ahead a bit, but if the ‘Dogs wear ALL red on Saturday it will be a huge mistake. They will look F-O-O-L-I-S-H!! They’ll look dumber that dog $hit!! QUIT trying to use gimmicks. Just have a great game plan together; don’t get down by two scores early—like they typically do—and “man up,” and play good defense.
By Call it Like it is
November 3, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this
Well, Well,
Payback is hell.
Looks like I should have took the $5k bet.
GA has been over-hyped all year.
They have struggled against FL & AL.
See ya next year!
GO GATORS!!
Enough Said!