Mr. College Football

By BCS Champs Again

December 19, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this

LSU will beat ga tech…..!!

By LanierTiger

December 19, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this

Which bowl is Auburn in????

By Alan

December 19, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this

SEC homer Tony picks conference to be 6 and 2 in the bowls. Ole Miss over Texas Tech — you got to be kidding.

By NO WAY

December 19, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this

NO WAY FL BEATS OU, OU HAS CHOKED TOO MANY TIMES, THEY EVENTUALLY HAVE TO WIN! GO DAWGS!!!!

By Lloyd

December 19, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

Tony, I just wanted to say that I really enjoy reading your daily blogs. I read the blog every morning. You do a great job. Keep up the good work.

I hope you and your family have a joyous holiday season.

Lloyd

By Gordon

December 19, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

Tony sure doesn’t want to offend anyone. In all of those games there won’t be one blowout? Not even Alabama over Utah?

By The man that made ROSWELL ED famous

December 19, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this

Roswell Ed is in the HOUSE!!!!!!

Is it true that if the whole Bulldog nation sez uncle Tebow will declare for the NFL draft?

I know I know I know the dawged won last year but superman was hurt.

As for all the racism talk at AU.

Turner Gill was 7-17 in his first 2 years at Buffalo and that’s playing in the MAC.

Before this year the most impressive thing on his resume was being the quarterback’s coach at Nebraska.

WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!

WDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Larry

December 19, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

Tony, really enjoyed this blog and watching you and the boys every Sunday and Thursday on Talkin’ Football. I’m already looking forward to next September! Roll Tide and Go Jackets! And have a very Merry Christmas.

By Pruitt Can Do It

December 19, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

This is the year both Chokelahoma and Blohio State end their runs of bowl mediocrity.

By Fleischman

December 19, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

No-show Moreno and UGAy will lose to the mighty Spartans of Michigan State!

By RAMBLE ON!!!

December 19, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

Ga Tech 52 LSU 20, UF loses by more than a TD.

I think Ole Missy will give TT a tough game.

Those are the only three games worth covering.

I suspect out of the 10 teams from the ACC, one will lose.

By Guns Up!

December 19, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

The Mississippi D is 11th in the SEC in pass defense.

A motivated Harrell (with help from Senor Crabtree) lights ‘em up!

Merry Christmas & Guns Up! Go RRs!

By BCS title game?

December 19, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

Wait a minute Tony, you’ve made an error. Georgia is supposed to be in the BCS championship game aren’t they?

Wait? What’s that? Georgia lost 3 games this year?! Georgia lost to Georgia Tech?!

But ..but ..this was to be THE YEAR.

bah-hah-hah-hah-hah!

By Jim

December 19, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

Ed-

Great, I thought we were through with all the racist remarks and auburn. Apparently you just can’t help trying to keep the black man down on the plantation oh I mean plain.

Have fun with your new coach and trying to convince recruits auburn is not full of bigots.

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

Here are my 2008-09 college football bowl rankings.

First, the games that I will actually watch:

(1) BCS Title Game, Florida vs. Oklahoma. Which conference really is better, the SEC or BIg XII? This year, we will actually know. Gators 38, Sooners 28.

(2) Fiesta Bowl, Ohio State vs. Texas. I still believe that the Longhorns got jobbed by the Big XII 3-way tie-breaker rules, and that UT, not OU, should be playing the BCS title. However, I’ll tune into watch this game as much out of perverse curiosity——will it be the third BCS train wreck in a row for the Buckeyes? Longhorns 42, Buckeyes 21.

(3) Sugar Bowl, Alabama vs. Utah. This match-up has only one marquee name, but it definitely has the “Rocky” factor in Utah. Remember, though, Rocky lost his first title fight: Crimson Tide 28, Utah 21.

Second, games that I will watch for a quarter or two:

(4) Cotton Bowl, Mississippi vs. Texas Tech. Another SEC vs Big XII match-up, but with the BIg XII Red Raiders heavily favored. Color me curious: Was Texas Tech really that good, and how much has the Ole Miss program really improved. This game could be an eye-opener for both. Red Raiders 35, Rebels 24.

(5) Rose Bowl, Penn State vs. Southern Cal. Again, my perverse curiosity will get the better of my Rose Bowl aversion. Will the Nittany Lions make a game of it, or will the Pac-10 representative again dismantle the team from the Big Ten? Could be the first time in history that the Lions get fed to the Trojans at the coliseum: Trojans 34, Nittany Lions 17.

(6) Chick-fil-A (Peach) Bowl, Georgia Tech vs. LSU. How far has Tech come, how far has LSU fallen? How will the Bayou Bengals defend against the Jackets’ new triple option offense? For a secondary bowl, this one raises some interesting questions. Yellow Jackets 31, Tigers 27.

Third, those games for which I will check the scores while they’re still being played:

(7) Capital One (Citrus) Bowl,. Georgia vs. Michigan State. Can the Dawgs pull their heads together and defeat the Spartans (who the Dawgs clearly outclass on paper), or have the Dawgs completely lost their will to live? Dawgs 31, Spartans 21. Come on, Georgia! Get up, and fight!

Fourth, all the rest.

Sorry, guys, but I won’t watch the rest, and wouldn’t attend any of them if you handed me a free pair of game tickets, prepaid airline fare, and a room at the Ritz-Carlton. Long live the Playoffs!

By GetOverIt

December 19, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

That SEC homer has the ACC going 9-1, he knows who the real conference is this year!

By Mac

December 19, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

What does WDE stand for? I know what DWE stands for, Richard with ears.

By JB

December 19, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

GO LSU ( view Gardner-Webb Tape, not ours) GO DAWGS!

By USC Gamecock

December 19, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

HEy ToNY Boy,

USC in the Outback is a TOP 10 BOWL…you should be whipped for where you slotted them….SHAME ON YOU TONIE!

But I like that you picked the gamecocks to win…so I’m not totally ticked off.

USC beats Iowa…that’s all that matters.

By CBrad

December 19, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

Auburn better get accustomed to watching everybody else prepare for bowl games. Well…maybe by 2010 Vanderbilt will have a down year and Auburn can get in the Music City Bowl.

By Mikey

December 19, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this

Merry Christmas Tony

Go Sooners- beat the Gaytors!

By PTC DAWG

December 19, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

Now don’t get me wrong, I think GT should beat LSU, but anyone who wants to lay 32 points, name your price. I could use the money.

It’s posts like someone predicting GA 52 LSU 20 that keeps me out of Comedy Clubs. Why bother? It’s too funny here.

That said, I don’t see Ole Miss beating TT myself. And really, who knows if FU and OK are the two best teams? They happen to have won a vote that TELLs US ALL they are the two best one loss teams.

By The man that made ROSWELL ED famous

December 19, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

Jim- unlike Gill Chizick has actually been to the plains.

He coached there and is a southeastern boy. Gill is from Ft Worth.

He recruited at AU and knows all the high school coaches around here.

By Big 12 South Will Dominate the Bowls

December 19, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

OK will S-T-E-A-M-R-O-L-L UF.

Here’s what Tony said on December 8: 1. Florida gets the early edge because of defense: You will hear over and over in the coming weeks that Oklahoma was the first team to ever score more than 60 points in five straight games. But who were they scoring those 60 points against? Here are the national defensive rankings for those five Oklahoma opponents: Nebraska (66), Texas Tech (72), Oklahoma State (86), Missouri (99), Texas A&M (113). The best defense in the Big 12 this season was Texas at No. 50. The best defense Oklahoma faced all season was No. 2 TCU, which held Oklahoma to its lowest point total of the season (35, which was matched by Texas). You can counter this argument by saying the offenses were just THAT GOOD in the Big 12. My point is that Oklahoma just hasn’t seen a defense like Florida’s, which is ranked No. 9 (279.31 ypg).

You see folks. All the stats are BS. The fact is those Big 12 offenses are really THAT good. OK scored points like that against teams in the Big 12.

Tony, likes to give you all the BS “reasons” and stats on why the Big 12 is so over-rated because of those “awful Big 12 defenses.” These are the same people trying to convince us that UF has faced all those “tough” defenses in the SEC, and that UF has faced “much tougher or higher-ranked defenses this year than OK.”

Blah, Blah, Blah. Same SEC delusional thinking.

Look folks, the Big 12 South is THE toughest division is college football. Period.

So, when OK DESTROYS UF, it will finally put an end to the delusion of SEC supremacy. Since Tony, ALWAYS forgets to mention, according to AP Poll(and most other polls), 4 of the Top 13 come from one single division, the Big 12 South. Of the same Top 13, from the SEC only UF & Bama make the list.

By the way, lets just double check two of Tony’s more memroable predcitions for his SEC alma mater:

September 26: GA 21 Bama 17 October 31: GA 37 UF 34

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Like I said, DELUSIONAL !!!!

As for Ole Miss beating TxTech, thats just more of the same stupid SEC delusion. That game will be a BLOWOUT by TxTech.

TCU to beat Boise State?? TCU has the nations #2 defense. Are you joking?? Just look at that TCU schedule. LOLOLOLOLOLOL.

It will be intersting to see if all of Tony’s SEC bowl victory predictions are anywhere near theh final results. Frankly, I doubt it.

By What?

December 19, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

Tony, unless there’s a tragedy, the Rose Bowl will not be JoePa’s last game. The man is healthier at 82 than most 42 year olds. Watch the game because it will be the 2nd best game of the bowl season (outside the NC game). Penn State will win this game for one reason…..because no one outside of State College thinks they can….and that’s when they play their best.

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

I thought you might this story from last night’s AP wire interesting … .

“Gogue made final call on Chizik hire

“AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn University President Jay Gogue said he made the decision to hire football coach Gene Chizik, and he said he did it without seeking or receiving input from school trustees or other boosters.

“Gogue told The Birmingham News in a story Thursday that the ex-Iowa State coach was the only candidate recommended by athletic director Jay Jacobs. The hiring has drawn criticism by some Auburn fans because Chizik was only 5-19 in two seasons at Iowa State. Gogue said he was ‘somewhat surprised’ by the negative reaction.

“Gogue said he wasn’t involved in interviewing any other candidate before meeting with Chizik and Jacobs Saturday in Memphis.

“The president also instructed Jacobs to get permission from a school’s athletic director before interviewing a coach.”

By The Alpha Male

December 19, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

Tony Barnhart is a nationally known and respected football analyst and only a COMPLETE MORON would call him an “SEC homer”. He simply knows what the rest of you Big 12 clowns don’t want to admit….. the SEC in a down year is STILL better than you.

By Shane

December 19, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

The SEC wins the Title again in Florida and improves to 13-4 in BCS games. The ACC is a pathetic 1-9 in BCS games. Those are the stats folks and they speak for themselves. The reason why the SEC is the best conference is that win more than any other conference. Deal with it. Its not going to end anytime soon wither. Dont worry ACC fans basketball season is gearing up.

By reservoirDAWG

December 19, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

UF rolls the Sooners. UGA whips the weak MSU D in a high scoring game and as good of a coach as Nutt is, TT whips Ole Miss.

By The MOST obvious...

December 19, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

thing in college sports?

georgia

tech’s

INFERIORITY

COMPLEX!!!!

By Old Dawg

December 19, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

One interesting note: Georgia has the best SEC bowl record over the past 11 years at 9-2. If the Dawgs beat Michigan State, that would be an unbelievable bowl record. Additionally, CMR would be 6-2 in bowls, and, including SEC championship games, 8-3 in the post season. Quite an accomplisment, especially when you look at the bowl records of other SEC teams, plus Ohio State and Michigan.

Thanks to Tony for producing great copy all season, and for adding a lot of insight on his CSS and CBS gigs. You’re a class act Tony, and we all appreciate your work!

By azcat225

December 19, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Atlanta Gator, if you believe Gogue, I’ve got some land in Florida I would love to sell you. Great view at low tide…

If he made this statement the same day as the hiring, he might still have had some credibility. Smells more like weak spin doctoring.

Tony, thanks for a great blog this season and best wishes to you and yours for a safe and happy holiday season. The same wishes go out to the mature and the sane on this blog—-if you have to wonder whether those wishes are meant for you, they’re not.

Merry Christmas!!

By ,,,VANDY wins in Nashville

December 19, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Ah come on Anthony, Vanderbilt finally gets a winning record and it’s first Bowl victory since 1955. After all, it is a home game being played in Nashville.-Vandy beat 4 Bowl teams this year, South Carolina, Rice, Ole Miss, and Kentucky without an Athletic Director and without a billionaire Head Coach.

By bank walker

December 19, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

OK has not played a team like UF this year. They’re a different monster. This is coming from a Dawg! Uf wins by a touchdown!! Dawgs win by 10!! GT wins by a touchdown!! and TT will punish Ole Miss and I’m a SEC homer, but when i lay my $$$ down, I lay it down to win!

By Stats_dont_lie

December 19, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

Bowl records by conference last 10 years

SEC: 44-30 (59.4%) Big12: 33-32 (50.7%) PAC10: 20-20 (50%) BigEast: 19-18 (51.4%) ACC: 24-28 (46.1%) Big10: 28-38 (42.4%)

… then just the BCS records… SEC: 11-4 (73.3%), 4 BCS Titles PAC10: 8-4 (66.7%), 1 BCS Title BigEast: 6-4 (60%), 1 BCS Title Big10: 8-8 (50%), 1 BCS Title Big12: 6-8 (42.9%), 2 BCS Titles ACC: 1-9 (10%), 1 BCS Title

…the answer is obvious no matter how you break down the stats. The SEC has been the dominant conference in college football over the last decade. Four national titles in 10 years and another on the way.

By mike

December 19, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

UGA will lose (I’m hoping they lose in a big way so that Martinez will get fired) UTAH will lose (they will literally get embarrassed) FL will lose (close game) OLE MISS will win in a squeaker TX will win big LSU will win in close game

None of the others are even worth watching

By ===GT RULES===

December 19, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

GEORGIA TECH STUNG the Bulldogs all over.

By RickyJ4PREZofUGA

December 19, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

on another note….we have to many bowls…c’mon people—-10 ACC teams & only 8 SEC teams!!! we in the sec beat up on each other & actually play tough non conference games….the sec is clearly the top conference in america and should have more teams in bowls…. sorry for rambling guys..tough night last night!!! just rambling

By reservoirDAWG

December 19, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Wow Mike, your opinion sucks.

By swimdawg68

December 19, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

Go Oklahoma!! I wouldn’t pull for the lizards if they were playing the Taliban. I will however pull for all other SEC Schools.

Not jealousy, just been to Jax too many times and been around the lizards when they win or lose they are VERY poor winners and also VERY poor losers. I have been to every GA-FLA game since 1964 except for one (in Vietnam), I have seen more UGA victories than losses.

Michigian State will not be able to stop the UGA offense, sorry it will be the last game for Stafford and Moreno in a UGA uniform. I expext they will put on quite a show for the yankees from the “wimpy ten”.

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

azcat225——I didn’t say that I believed Auburn’s president, Jay Gogue. I just said that I thought you and others who were following the controversy might last night’s AP wire story “interesting.”

I think the story is very revealing in one important detail. If you believe anything in the story, Chizik was the only head coach candidate presented to the university president by the athletics director. To my way of thinking, that’s not much of a “choice.”

By Preseason #1

December 19, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

Forgive me but I’ve been overseas since August. When I left, Georgia was ranked no. 1 and and it was pretty much a given around here that they’d steamroll to the national championship game. Now I pick up the paper and swear that it said Ga. has a 9-3 record. How can a team play in the title game with 3 losses? OMG! I just found out that one of those losses was to Georgia Tech! What on earth happened, fellow Bulldog fans. Did we give a game effort but just barely lose three hard luck squeakers?

What happens next season when Coach Saban enters the 3d year of his scheduled rebuilding. Bama should finally show some improvement then. Hey, and what if Coach Johnson’s offense works out all right over at Tech, then maybe the YellowJackets can come close to competing with us next year.

By Scott

December 19, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

GT will be LSU 53-14! The SEC is weak this year but the only good teams FL and ALA win their bowl games. UGA will win 28-27 over MSU. This is the final year UGA will be in a decent bowl game. GO JACKETS!!!!

By Miles

December 19, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Florida will beat Oklahoma in the only bowl game that matters. However, it won’t be close. The Gators will win by at least 18 points.

By JackP

December 19, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

Tony, your predictions are so far off that one wonders what you were drinking when you made them. Most of you with the cute comments and stupid predictions are just as bad as Tony. Get a life people.

By G8R GRAD

December 19, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

Mac:

WDE:

War Damn Eagle!

By G8R GRAD

December 19, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

azcat225:

I agree, sounds like they stayed up all night to come up with that weak a$$ story!

By Stats_dont_lie

December 19, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

When you look at the final bowl tallies (including BCS games)… SEC: 44-30 (59.4%) Big12: 33-32 (50.7%) PAC10: 20-20 (50%) BigEast: 19-18 (51.4%) ACC: 24-28 (46.1%) Big10: 28-38 (42.4%)

… then just the BCS records… SEC: 11-4 (73.3%), 4 BCS Titles PAC10: 8-4 (66.7%), 1 BCS Title BigEast: 6-4 (60%), 1 BCS Title Big10: 8-8 (50%), 1 BCS Title Big12: 6-8 (42.9%), 2 BCS Titles ACC: 1-9 (10%), 1 BCS Title

…the answer is obvious no matter how you break down the stats. The SEC has been the dominant conference in college football over the last decade. Four national titles in 10 years and another on the way

Oh and the SEC record vs the ACC last ten years when

drumroll please …………………

13-4

By G8R GRAD

December 19, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

Atlanta Gator:

UF by only 10?

Such conservatism.

They just lost their biggest playmaker and Percy’s healthy!

UF 35

OU 20

By G8R GRAD

December 19, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

Caution to the wind:

UF 42

OU 20

There, now I feel better.

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

swimdawg68——Thank you for your service. One of my older brothers dropped out of college, joined the Marine Corps and volunteered for two tours in Vietnam. He came home (thank God) and finished college, but he was forever changed by the experience. I have nothing but respect for those who served, and nothing but scorn for those who dodged.

Regarding the Florida-Georgia game from 1964 to the present, please let me gently correct your recollection. If you have attended all but one Florida-Georgia game during the past 44 years, you have witnessed a very evenly matched series during that time. Over the last 44 games, the series record stands at 23 wins for Florida, 20 for Georgia and 1 tie.

BTW, if you share a beer and a story or two with a Gator, you might make a friend or two. The jerks you may have met in the Gator Bowl parking lot are no more representative of the University of Florida and its alumni than the barking and drunken adolescents who I have met are representative of the University of Georgia and its alumni. If you want respect, sometimes you have to be willing to give it, without demanding it in return. Good sportsmanship and good manners are contagious. Let it start with us.

By >>> Homer is, as Homer does >>>

December 19, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

Your vacation came just in time, HOMER.

The SEC offenses SUCK. The best team lost to a Big XII REJECT. At HOME.

SEC defenses MEDIOCRE. There are TWO decent QBs in this conference. Everything else is GARBAGE.

SEC is down THIS YEAR.

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

G8R GRAD——I have been accused of many things in my life, and “conservatism” is certainly among the lesser included offenses.

By SecIsFootball

December 19, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

BAMA vs Utah will look very much like UGA vs Hawaii. BAMA wins this one big!!!

BAMA - 45 Utah - 14

By Missionairy Positions In Chad

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

Millions to Missionairy Boy so we can play in the Capital One Bowl.And let’s all troop down there like stooges to show how “Well We Travel”. I could give a blank about how we travel. I would rather be in a position where our traveling contingent is not a factor—-NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!! 28 years is a LONGGGGGGGGGG time. I’m sick of it, but I guess I’m in the minority. I’m sure someone will post Marky Mark’s record against the SEC—48-19. Well, I was not a math major, but that looks like approximately 8-3 Per season. Think Urban Meyer, Nick Saban would be happy with 8-3 per season?? Somehow I doubt it. I’m actually going to pull for Florida against Oklahoma to hopefully get him out of there. Anyone coming after Botox Boy from Boca?? I think not!! Florida coaches who win national Titles are coveted. Our head coach heads for countries associated with Ali G.

By Anonymous

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

Will someone pay for a PACIFIER and some COUNSELING SESSIONS for the BIG XII STALKER who is frequenting these AJC sports blogs?? Please … here are his blog handles for today:

”>>> Homer is, as Homer does >>>”

“Big 12 South Will Dominate the Bowls”

By Cobb Dawg

December 19, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Anonymous

Ignore the Big XII Stalker. Its really just RAMBLING ON!! in one of his many other blog guises.

By G8R GRAD

December 19, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Atlanta Gator:

“Good sportsmanship and good manners are contagious. Let it start with us.”

… and diplomatic to boot!

By Ben

December 19, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

To Preseason #1:

It’s a good thing that UGA had a bad season or you would have probably slit your wrists. It seems like Georgia’s three losses are the only thing that keeps you going.

Merry Christmas.

By reservoirDAWG

December 19, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Missionairy? Dude, get a dictionary.

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

SecIsFootball——Utah is a far better football team than Hawaii was last season. Don’t underestimate them … at least until the Tide is leading by three touchdowns at the half.

By MR. CLEAN

December 19, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

Bob Stoops and Urban Meyer are both very undignified jerks.

By G8R GRAD

December 19, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

swimdawg68:

Atlanta Gator’s right:

Both our respective universities have many “sidewalk graduates.” Presumably, your experience was with such characters as has been mine.

We’re both members of what I consider to be the best conference in college football and for the Dawgs to survive the kind of schedule y’all had this year with as many wins as you ended up with is something to be proud of and build upon.

Good luck against MSU in defending the SEC.

HDYHD!!!

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

G8R GRAD——Stick with me, Grasshopper. You will go far.

Better to be a diplomat than not. But if you must torment the others, it’s better to selectively slice and dice with a stiletto-sharp retort, rather than trade blows with rhetorical mudpies. = )

MR. CLEAN——We have read your opinion with interest, and we have noted it for further review at a later time. Thank you.

By G8R GRAD

December 19, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Gator:

“Don’t underestimate them … at least until the Tide is leading by three touchdowns at the half.”

Case in point?

Oh, and “rhetorical mudpies”(?!!!!)

Metaphors abound!

By Bamafan

December 19, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

Hey Auburn, Bring your wash cloth and a bar of soap with you for your bowl game?? Want Auburn is not going bowling this year you have got to be joking?? This just in VANDY is going to a bowl game!! No wonder why TUBBY hit the bricks!! Enjoy the bowl games at home AUBBIES!! WAR CHICKEN!!!! HOW MANY FINGERS DO I HAVE IN THE AIR?? 7 for LOSSES THIS YEAR!!! HOPE YOUR TV GOES OUT ON YOU ROSWELL JR. DURING BOWL SEASON ( ROLL TIDE FOLKS)

By G8R GRAD

December 19, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Gator:

… . but mudpies are so deliciously dirty!

… . and effective!

By bb

December 19, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

I agree with JB. LSU should view the Gardner-Webb film, then pray that Calvin Booker is under center on 12/31 instead of Josh or Jaybo.

By Huh?

December 19, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

“I’m sure someone will post Marky Mark’s record against the SEC—48-19. Well, I was not a math major, but that looks like approximately 8-3 Per season.”

What in the hell are you talking about you blabbering moron? Richt averages 10 wins per season. You don’t need to be a math major to figure that out. A 5th grade education will probably suffice. Get a clue.

By UGA is so last year

December 19, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Awesome! Every ACC team picked to win! We placed 10 - more than any conference in the history of the world! If we win most of them - we will set another record that could stand a long time for most wins by a conference in a Bowl Season! ACC is now - SEC is so last year.

By Big 10 Bob

December 19, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

Fortunately for Georgia, Michigan State is not that good. Take my word for it. This is one of the most mediocre 9-3 teams you’ll ever lay eyes on. If Georgia shows up with a pulse it will win.

By RAMBLE ON!!!

December 19, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

Cobb Dawg…in the 45 or 42 post I’ve made on here…it’s all been under the same name, LOSER!!!

Besides, me and Anonymous are the best of buddies.

By Elvis

December 19, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Gator and G8R GRAD…

I hate, I mean REALLY hate, florida. However, I do appreciate your logical, non-malicious, rant free posts.

It appears you are missing all the great opportunities to be a spell checker and call people idiots, morons, convicts, etc.

I may not get as physically ill if the gators win it all because of you.

Merry Christmas and, as always, Go Dawgs.

By G8R GRAD

December 19, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

Elvis:

Thank ya, . . ahuh-huh,thank ya v’ry much!

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

Elvis——There are very few people who I can call an “old dog,” and have them perceive it as a compliment.

So, Merry Christmas to you and yours, you old Dawg!

Peace.

By bb

December 19, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

RickyJ4PREZofUGA,

You are kidding, right? The SEC “actually play tough non-conference games”.

Let’s go to the actually results. SEC OOC games vs BCS conference teams, 6-9. That’s 15 games against ‘quality’ OOC opponents. The ACC was 15-8 vs BCS OCC opponents. That’s right, the ACC won as many OOC games against BCS teams as the SEC played. That (and the parity in the ACC, read ‘they beat up on each other’) is why the ACC has 10 bowl participants.

The ACC may not have an elite team, but it is deeper than any conference in the nation.

By MoDawg

December 19, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

G8R GRAD

Did you just ask the Dawgs to “Hunker Down”??

That was a pleasant surprise! You and Atlanta Gator might just bolster my overall opinion of the Gator Nation, yet. We absolutely cannot pander to the vast minority of ranting lunatics for any and all universities and institutes on these blogs. We all have them, unfortunately.

The regular season is over…GO SEC!!

By Rabun Dawg

December 19, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Gator, Your insightful comments are one of the reasons that I read most of these blogs, as compared to the “bile” thrown out by many of the others on here! Thank you, and the others who actually post things that make sense! And to Ramble On, you have too much hate built up inside you towards everything Red and Black. Get a copy of the book, “Good, Clean,Old Fashion Hate”,and enjoy the rivalry without that hate that consumes you! And, good luck to all of the SEC and ACC teams in their bowl games.In most cases, the best ones usually do win!

By G8R GRAD

December 19, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

MERRY CHRI’MA’ TO ALL!

(and Happy Holidays to those of differing beliefs)

By mowreck

December 19, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

This talk of “after we beat LSU” had better cease … remember the homecoming game? LSU are the defending champs. Plus, they need a win badly. I think this game will be closer that people think. But, I am a Tech fan, so gooooo JACKETS!

By the real Old Gold

December 19, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

This just in: Arkansas and Michigan are set to play in the “we made poor coaching changes” bowl in Tater Salad, Texas; Tennessee and Auburn will be squaring off in the “Oh crap, I think we screwed up” bowl in Turtle Town, Mississippi.

By RAMBLE ON!!!

December 19, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

Rabun Dawg, got it, read it!!!

Your mutt Nation has been saying that GT really isn’t a rival.

I’m just doing my part to restore it.

I also like to give Mr. College Football hell because he’s such a homer with the SEC and UGA.

By typical bulldawg fan

December 19, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

AtlantaGAYtor and GAYtor grad, why don’t you both quit kissin our bulldawg A$$ and find a GAYTOR blog somewhere?!

We HATE u GAYTURDS!!!

Go somewhere else, JERKS!!

GO DAWGS!!

NC IN 09!!!!!

By Rabun Dawg

December 19, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

G8R GRAD, I also appreciate your blogs along with your fellow Gator poster! Just because we attended different schools and may not have a “love Affair” with your team, that doesn’t mean we cannot respect you for what you do accomplish! Why in the world would I want OU to beat the Gators, who represent my conference for the NC? What a shame many cannot share that view, but obviously many do not conform to that logic. As far as GT vs LSU, I grew up in Atlanta, brother Tech grad, GT fan when Dodd was there, how about a Tie! Oh, can’t happen. I’ll keep that favorite to myself! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

By DawginLex

December 19, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

RAMBLEON you obnoxious nerd. Only 3 games worth watching and one of them is the nerd herd ?

ESPN voted UGA the biggest lock of the bowl season over MSU. It is obvious to most learned sports commentators that your nerd herd 3 point victory was a one year fluke.

With all the tickets being bought, at least the library might actually have a few seats in the video game section at the Joke by Coke.

DAWGS always rule the nerd herd. We have to let you win every once in awhile or you would never play us.

By Navigator

December 19, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

This game is more important to GTech than LSU, who already feels bad for the year. If Tech can get into the top 12, they will be ranked next year. Say what you want, but it’s easier to stay in the top tier, than to get there.

By azcat225

December 19, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Gator I should have put if in caps or in quotation marks. I didn’t think you were buying what “President” Gogue was selling. And a Merry Christmas to you, sir.

Jack P And soooooo…….you have a life by coming on a blog and throwing bricks at folks? Your logic escapes me.

typical bulldawg fan I have to say, your act is wearing almost as thin as m’s act. We get it—-you’re utilizing sarcasm, irony, whatever to throw stuff at the Dawgs. But sarcasm, irony whatever are much more effective when used in light strokes, not laid on layer after layer with a trowel.

G8R GRAD Merry Christmas to you, too!

By Keith

December 19, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

Until they have a playoff system or something close, I am officially a 1AA fan! At least at the end of that season, you have a TRUE champ, no arguments. Watch tonight if you want to see a REAL championship. GO GRIZZ!

By "Typical" Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

“typical bulldawg fan”——Please talk to the hand.

We neither need nor desire your assistance in stirring the pot with our SEC rivals, the Bulldawgs of Athens. If and when we want to insult Dawg fans, we are capable of doing so without your help.

There are many of us bloggers who enjoy trading perspectives on the best sport in the world with the fans of our rival institutions. Sometimes, rival fans see what we do not, and that makes it more interesting for those fans who actually care about the X’s and O’s. In order for that to happen, a certain amount of civility must exist in the blogs and among the bloggers. If you could elevate the level of your own commentary from insults and name-calling to pointed questions and factually-supported contrary opinions, you too could be part of the solution, rather than part of the nastiness. Please consider it.

Thank you, God bless you, and Merry Christmas.

By K-DAWG

December 19, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Hey RAMBLE ON, someone needs to pinch you, because you are DREAMING!!!!!!!!!! 1 out of 10 ACC teams will win ??????????

By RAMBLE ON!!!

December 19, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

DawginLex,

ESPN voted your fleabags the biggest lock of the bowl season? Wow!!!.

You have to be proud about that one!!!

That’s almost as impressive as being voted preseason #1 by those “most learned sports commentators”.

Thanks for letting us win, I’m really enjoying it and look forward to next year.

By MoDawg

December 19, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Apparently, Auburn and Searels are talking, now.

Damon, please take out the checkbook and let’s lock him down. He was one of only a couple of our position coaches who performed well this year.

Please!!!

By RAMBLE ON!!!

December 19, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

K-Dawg as long as it’s the local one, but there will be more.

By azcat225

December 19, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

I’m just hoping my Cats have a good showing in their first bowl in ten years. I’m afraid the Cougs are still going to be angry after the beatdown laid on them by their bitter cross-state rivals, the Utes.

Speaking of the Utes, I hope the Sugar Bowl is a good game but it’s probably going to be a repeat of last year’s pants-down spanking. That depends entirely on the Tide’s mindset. I recall a Fiesta Bowl years ago when Louisville laid a whuppin’ on the Tide, in large part because the Cardinals weren’t taken seriously pregame by the Red Elephants.

And, just like last year, I will be turning off the sound whenever Fox is broadcasting a college football game. Can’t wait for ESPN to take over the BCS bowl broadcasts.

By Not buying what OU is selling

December 19, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

What indication is there that OU is this juggernaut and is going to maul UF?

They have gotten their a*******es handed to them in 2 of their last 4 BCS bowl games. They lost to Boise St, and when they lost to LSU in the title game, everyone though OU was going to blow them out.

It’s going to be more of the same this season. UF will win, but not because of offense or defense. UF’s special teams, specifically Brandon James is going to be the difference maker. OU has struggled covering kicks all season (remember the Texas game?) and UF has thrived taking advantage of short fields because of big returns and turnovers. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if James has 2 or more 50+ yard kick returns.

OU will keep it interesting for a while, but UF is just as good, if not better offensively than any team in the Big 12 south and OU hasn’t stopped any of them. UF is a more complete and well rounded team than OU. UF will make enough stops defensively to distance themselves in the 2nd half.

UF 52 - OU 27

By the way I am not a gator fan, nor a homer. There is a reason OU is 0-4 in their last 4 BCS games and it will show again come Jan. 8th why they belong in the same category with Ohio St.!!!!

By Fort Worth Dawg

December 19, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

Hey Tony — Fort Worth Star-Telegram yesterday had front page news on the death of Slingin’ Sammy Baugh. He usually makes the “all time best” lists but his passing only seemed to merit tiny blurbs in the national news (I told the TCU students that work here that if Baugh played at Notre Dame there would have been non-stop coverage). I hope you’ll get a chance to mention his name via national media some time between now and the end of bowl season.

By typical bulldawg fan

December 19, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

typical atlanta gator. Thanks, same to you and yours…

Just bringing levity to this blog to keep it interesting.

By OU Boomer Sooner

December 19, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

Not Buying what OU is selling: First and foremost both teams are talented and the best in their conferences, may the best team win.
2003 vs LSU - Jason White OU’s QB broke his hand during the game, kind of hard to win when a QB is playing with a broken hand.
Loss to Boise St. it happens ask Michigan about app st., its called an upset. You have to be kidding about FL, they got killed last year by Michigan, now all of a sudden they are some Great team, BS, the SEC made FL look good because the SEC is AWFUL this year

By bama12titles

December 19, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Azcat225,

I can’t see us laying a whooping on Utah. I can see us winning but not a blowout like UGA vs HAWAII. I think we will take the bowl game very seriously. I remember that Louisville azzwhooping in the fiesta bowl in Gene Stallings first season. We didn’t respect the opponent, weren’t into the game at all and got blasted. I don’t know if Gene Stallings even lost another bowl game after that and I do know we never got smoked again in a bowl game after that embarrassment.

I think Utah is a lot tougher than what people give them credit for. If you look at the WAC they have been 5-0 and either 5-1 or 4-1 against the pac 10 the last 2 years. I think their top 4 or 5 teams are better than the top 4 or 5 teams in the Pac10(USC the obvious exception)and the Big East, 2 bcs conferences. I do know utah is either 1-0 or 2-0 in bcs games so I think we better take them seriously. Going solely by the bowl success they’ve had over the last several years and the head to head against other bcs conferences I think the WAC is underrated, especially relative to the pac10 and big east.

By Missman

December 19, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

Thank you, Mr. College Football, I agree that Ole Miss kicks some Tex-Tech butt. After all, that Florida butt went down, too. By the way, I have the Notre Dame NC banner from the mid-70s when the Irish won the title with one loss — to Ole Miss. Will I added a Florida banner to the collection? I think so.

By OU Boomer Sooner

December 19, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

YES OU and Ohio State deserve what they get for losing repeatedly.

BUT at least they make it to big games

By bama12titles

December 19, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

OU Boomer Sooner,

Huh! FLorida got “killed” by Michigan last year. I think they lost by 6 pts or so. That’s not getting killed. Getting killed is taking an @zzwhooping 48-27 by West Virginia or 55-19 @zzwhooping by USC. That is what getting killed is. And while Boise state is a good team they are certainly not a great team and a bcs conference champion should have no business losing to them. For Pete’s sake take a look at who they play during the regular season. UGA exposed them with a blowout when they came to Athens 2 years ago and then blew out their conference champion in Hawaii last year. No exscuse for losing to Boise.

By Not buying what OU is selling

December 19, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

OU Boomer Sooner,

UF got killed last year against Michigan?

They lost by 1 TD!!!! That game was back and forth the whole game. Michigan’s D stood up on the last possesion, but that game was not dominated by either team.

Why was Jason White’s hand broken? Because of the beating he took in that game!!!

The SEC as a whole may be down this year, but that doesn’t mean UF isn’t the cream of the crop. You’re basis that UF isn’t that good was that they lost to Michigan by a TD. OU lost to West Virginia in a BLOWOUT by 3+ TD’s!!!!

I have seen this movie before and know how it ends, I have the d@mn t-shirt. This year’s edition of OU is no different, accompany that with Murray and Granger being out and that adds up to another humiliating loss for OU and the SEC’s 5th National Title in the BCS Era. Even in a down year for the conference, the best team (conference champion) in the SEC can go toe to toe with anybody in the country, you’ll see in a couple of weeks :)

By OU Boomer Sooner

December 19, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

Michigan should have scored at least 2 more TD’s against FL, FL got lucky, Michigan fumbled i believe on the 1 yard line!

Whatever, it doesn’t matter cause there is no getting through to SEC kids. You all b**ch about the BCS but then claim you are the best when the BCS appoints you the best in the nation cause a computer says so.

With all the SEC coaches being fired and what not, i hope you all enjoyed the SEC run while you had, cause this year sucked for the SEC next year will be worse, UGA preseason #1 hahaha

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

Missman——Under the circumstances, if the Gators win this year’s BCS title game, I would be more than happy to send you the requested NC banner to complete your collection. Please provide a reminder and shipping information on January 9, 2009 … some time in the afternoon. This old Gator will not be getting up early if the Gators win. = )

By nick

December 19, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

sources say AU is willing to double what Garner(DC) and Searles(OL) are making, are we at risk to loose one or both?

By Not buying what OU is selling

December 19, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

What does UGA being overhyped (as anyone not a dawg fan would acknowledge) as the pre-season #1 have anything to do with it?

OU has played like a lame duck the last 4 years during bowl season, that isn’t an opinion sir, that is a fact.

Once is an accident, but 4 straight BCS losses is a trend. OU is a good team, and are arguably the best in the Big 12 year in and year out, but that doesn’t equate to winning a NC.

By Old GT Nut

December 19, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

Dont’f forget one small detail that might make a BIG difference:

Bob Stoops was the Defensive Coordinator at Florida under Spurrier 1996-98.

One the biggest reason OU drubbed TxTech is that Leach was an assitant for Stopps at OU for several years, and Stoops KNEW how Leach works on offense. He knew EXACTLY how to defend against Leach’s offense.

Stoops might have a good idea how to defend UF’s spread offense.

By JackP

December 19, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

This blog is dominated by the H & H crowd, Homers & Haters.

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

OU Boomer Sooner——Last time I checked, the BCS had ranked Oklahoma number one, with a rather significant boost from the six BCS computer rating services. You may want to check that out in light of your post above.

Good luck. We look forward to hosting you and your team in Dolphin Stadium on January 8th.

By truth to the ou folks

December 19, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

ou boomer sooner,

Are you living in an alternate reality? Why are you talking so much about UFs game LAST YEAR? It was last year and if you’re going to say Michigan SHOULDA won by more well that’s just your opinion. One can just as easily make the argument that UF shoulda win if only Tebow was healthy, if only he hadn’t thrown that int, shoulda, coulda, woulda is a 2 way street. That’s just silly. I guess you’re also gonna say OU shoulda beat Texas if Shipley hadn’t run a kickoff back for a td. Your logic is just asinine.

By Not buying what OU is selling

December 19, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

It’s funny to hear an OU fan talk about other teams only getting in to title games because of the computers. Especially when you consider that the only reason OU has made it to it’s last 2 NC games was because of the computers. When it was obvious to everyone else they were a flawed and overrated team.

You’re logic is flawed to say the least. I am not unwilling to listen or reason because someone likes a team outside of the SEC, but you shouldn’t enter a battle if you have no ammunition. OU hasn’t proven much over the last 5 years other than they can win the Big 12 and then subsequently take a beating when they step out of conference!

By OU Boomer Sooner

December 19, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

I am not here to make enemies, fans of the SEC tend to be very overwhelming, but college football is GOD down here!!!!

You all seem to take cheap shots at OU for losing recently for no reason, what have they ever done to you?

Lets hope at least for a good game, Good luck Gators!!!

By Not buying what OU is selling

December 19, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

Old GT Nut,

That information would be relevant, well, except for the fact that Urban Meyer is UF’s coach now, and that team in no way, shape, or form, resembles what it was under Steve Spurrier. Stoops has no connection to Meyer. I don’t see how you’re insight give OU any advantage at all?

By OU Boomer Sooner

December 19, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

truth to the ou folks, Why did i bring up Michigan last year? Cause OU was brought up for the past 4 years

Who cares that TX beat OU this year, did i mention Ole Miss beat FL, AT HOME? No i didn’t

Fellas we can speculate all we want, but ripping apart OU cause of their appearance in bowls for the past 4 years only gives them motivation, their losing streak has to end eventually, at least for my sake i hope so, hahahaha

OLD GT NUT - I couldn’t have said it better myself!!!

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

Old GT Nut——I have nothing but respect for Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops. The Gators owe their 1996 national championship nearly as much to Stoops as they do to the Evil Genius.

Stoops may have some insight into Florida’s spread offense, but not because he was the Gator defensive coordinator from 1996 to 1998. That was two head coaches ago, and the Gators’ offensive scheme has changed twice in the last seven years.

While there are common elements between Steve Spurrier’s Fun ‘n’ Gun and Urban Meyer’s spread offense, the current offense is much more option-oriented than anything Stoops saw while he was In Gainesville. And Stoops never witnessed a Gator quarterback who was anything like Tim Tebow, who adds an entirely different dimension with his size and power running ability. The offense the Gators run in 2008 is a lot more like the Oklahoma State offense, except the Gators’ talent level is twice that of the OSU Cowboys.

By gdawginkalamazoo

December 19, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

Searles is to be named “Auburn’s Head Coach in Waiting”. He will be driving to Auburn at an unknown time to avoid the crush of obnoxious, unruly, drunk fans who may want to heckle him prior to him coaching a single play on the plains. Note to those fans: He recently had brush bars installed on his SUV. Teflon coated.

Atlanta Gator, Merry Christmas and good luck in the NC game. You mean you wouldn’t take a free ride to any of the other bowl games? Even if they throw in an Elliot Spitzer call girl? Or a ride in GM’s corporate Prius? I think after this season a lot of the bowl games will disappear and it will get back to teams that deserve to be there, aka, 8+ wins or more, none of this six wins and eligible.

By OU Boomer Sooner

December 19, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

Not Buying what OU is Selling

Don’t put words in my mouth, yes OU was placed in title games because of computers, very obvious!!!

Turning around and claiming your the best team in the country because a computer says so is what i was referring to, but we can’t do anything about the system we play in so what are you going to do?

By Not buying what OU is selling

December 19, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

Seriously, someone explain to me what Stoops being an assistant at UF during Spurrier’s time during the 90’s has anything to do with this year’s game?

Mike Leach was an asst under Stoops and they play each other every season, thus the familiarity.

Stoops has never coached with Meyer, and UF has never played OU with these set of coaches in place. So how does that give an advantage to Stoops?

UF’s offense under Spurrier was completely different than it is now under Meyer.

The only thing in common is that they both spread the field, which is pretty much what everyone in division I is doing these days.

By Not buying what OU is selling

December 19, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

OU Boomer Sooner,

We could have that argument all day long about who REALLY is the best,lol.

The system sucks, I think all would agree on that. But I don’t make a habit of arguing over the national champ not being the best team. It gets boring and tiring, unfortunately the current system is all we have. The would be matchups of a playoff system are incredible to think about…oh well, back to reality,lol

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Merry Christmas to you and yours, gdawg~zoo.

No Spitzer girls for me, sir. Can’t afford them, and they would probably complicate this simple Gator’s life. I hope you’re right about the number of bowls, but they do seem to proliferate like cockroaches.

I’ll tease you more about this season’s Florida-Georgia game after the “seasonal” bloggers clear out in January. According to the terms of Cuz’s Jacksonville Convention, I believe the Gators now hold the upper hand for the next 10 months. = )

In the mean time, good luck to your Dawgs in Orlando. Remember, winning heals all wounds, and a 10-win season is still nothing at which to scoff.

By War Eagle

December 19, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

shane #1, I still support Auburn 100%, just did`nt agree with their selection of HC. The key is who CGC can get in as asst. coaches. Rodney Garner is not COMING and I doubt if Searls leaves UGA. We need an offensive Gru, who can put some points on the board. The defense will always be consistent , but staying on the field most of the time as 2007, 2008 want get the job done. Auburn was fourth in the nation in recruiting until this tangle, now we are not on the charts…In my opinion, along with many former players,believe Pat Dye had ant input on exit of CTT and entrance of CGC. He has strong ties to Colonial Bank(Bobby Lowder) as a member of Board of Directors…Still a WAR EAGLE

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

OU Boomer Sooner——No rational SEC fan was claiming regional, conference or team superiority because of some computer ratings. However, if you would care to review the objective, un-massaged statistics, may I refer you to the 11:05 AM post of “statsdon’tlie” above? I think the conferences’ BCS and general bowl results over the last decade speak for themselves.

It may be debatable who the best team and conference are in 2008, but over the last 10 years, the conference records are clear and unmistakable. As for the Gators and Sooners, I’m wiling to let them play the game. Pregame trash talk is cheap.

By azcat225

December 19, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

If UGA and Auburn end up “trading” offensive line coaches, I think Auburn comes out ahead in that one.

By gdawginkalamazoo

December 19, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

Atl Gator, thank you sir, you do have the smack talking rights for the next 10 months according to the JCC. I should have taken advantage of it last year. 9” of snow up here today with more on the way Sunday morning. I’ll be happy with the 10 wins with all the hurt we had this year. And if Stafford and Moreno go, well somebody else will step in and take control. Maybe have a Tee Martin year.

OU Boomer Sooner, IMO the Big 12 was the better conference this year. I really enjoyed watching all the shoot outs and the outstanding QB play that you guys had. It will be one interesting game. If OU can pressure Tebow and control the TOP then you guys will have a chance. If you keep it close look out for Tebow to knock OU out.

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

gdawg~zoo——-Getting what you wish for is a funny thing.

If Stafford jumps to the NFL, which is what all the commentators seem to expect, the Dawgs may be better off. Stafford has the bigger arm, but never seemed to exhibit the big-game leadership when the chips were down. There always seemed to be a mistake at an unfortunate time … but he did hammer home the 2007 win over the Gators. Cox may represent an upgrade in QB leadership skills, if not in the caliber of his cannon. Cox has potential to be UGA’s “Tee Martin.”

As always, 2009 will be an interesting season. I fully expect that LSU will be competitive again, and Tennessee should show some improvement. I’m withholding judgment regarding Auburn until I hear more about their recruiting class and new assistants.

By Stats_dont_lie

December 19, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

SEC Record vd ACC in Bowl games (Where the matchups are even) the last 10 years

SEC 13

ACC 04

The record speaks for itself. The ACC will always be the SEC’s b#tch. Dont worry though basketball season is warming up

By brucelauriault

December 19, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

Tony—-get in touch with Hugh Nall !!!!! I am a dog same era as you you know what I am talking about

By TechCrybaby

December 19, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

BCS Champs Again, I’m scared to death you may be right: LSU may (not will) beat Georgia Tech. Another LSU fan boasted that your defensive line is big, strong, and athletic - therefore, the Tigers win. The outcome, though, will really depend on Tech’s readiness, including ability to hold onto the ball. If the Jackets don’t fumble, or throw a pass to the wrong team, LSU won’t be able to stop ‘em.

By BAMA STAN

December 19, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

31-0 at the half?!!

Hey Tony - who is going to win the D-1AA game tonight - Montana or Richmond.

Actually - this should be fun to watch?

Good luck to all SEC teams in their bowl games!!!!

ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By showdog

December 19, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

Tony, Have you lost your mind? I’m an SEC fan,but this will be a bad year for us. No 6-2 record,more like 3-5 at best!

By Gerry

December 19, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this

Why in the the hell would anyone think OU has a chance against Florida. People can be real stupid sometimes.

By TechCrybaby

December 19, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Gator, the BIG GAME to watch, and personally attend, is Atlanta’s exciting GEORGIA TECH-LSU. That’s a game which you say you will TV watch for only two quarters.

I mean no disrespect, but while we’re telling the world which games and how much we’ll watch, I must say I’ll not watch Fla-Okla at all. It’s touted to be the national championship game, but I honestly do not care a fig which football factory wins it.

By OrangeMan

December 19, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

I didn’t see Tennessee in a bowl game. Is there a mistake?

By VolsFan

December 19, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

Bama Stan, you are such a punk. We will see you crimson clowns next year and whip the tar out of you! We have a new coach and TONS of talent. Better beware! As for your bowl game,

Around the hole

And down the hole

Roll, tide, roll.

Ha haaaaaaaaa!!!! Utah will beat you!!!

By Gator Hater

December 19, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this

Hey Tony You are a real sec homer. I am a huge dawg fan and I will never pull for the gayterds I dont care about the sec vs the big 12. Go boomer sooner. I hope all of the tech fans enjoyed beating georgia for only the 8th time in 29 years. Put that stat in your pipe and smoke it tech fans. Maybe now that you have a good coach, you will make this a rivalry game again. Uga will take you to the wood shed next year with out stafford and moreno. Joe cox, Richard Samuel,and Caleb King will be just fine next year. To all the side line coaching uga fans, get off of cmr and cwm back. Coach Richt is 82 & 22 in eight years and he will win a national title at uga. Go dawgs & To all of the gayterds go Boomer Sooner.

By Atlanta Gator

December 19, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this

TechCryBaby——No slight intended to this year’s Chick-fil-A Bowl. Other than than the recent Florida-Miami and Miami-LSU match-ups, it’s the best “Peach” Bowl in recent memory, which was the point of my post. Please note that I did not rate many bowls ahead of Tech’s … which supports my post’s bottom line: we need a Division I playoff, rather than more meaningless bowls for teams that barely have winning records.

As for the “football factory” crack, as a Florida alumnus, I don’t have to accept it. Oklahoma, maybe. Florida’s academic credentials are equal to, and, in many respects, better than those of Tech. National Merit Scholars, average SAT, entering freshman GPA——whichever you want to compare. It’s also three times the size of Tech, with three times the number of academic programs. Florida graduates 20% more of its football players than Tech (68% vs. 48%), and has not been so much as accused of an NCAA violation in 20 years (football or otherwise). Tech, as you are well aware, has had far more recent NCAA problems, including severely compromising its academic integrity to sustain its football program. By those standards, Tech has been much more of a “football factory” than Florida, but also a far less successful one.

People who live in glass houses, my friend, should not throw stones.

By heeldawg

December 20, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

First, my predictions:

Gators continue SEC dominance over Oklahoma, as they actually play both defense and offense. Florida 45, Oklahoma 24.

Tech will annihilate LSU, as the Bayou Bengals have trouble passing the ball (Tech’s defensive weakness is the pass)and have trouble stopping the run (uh oh…). I predict a 41-17 Jacket win as the defending national champs fall HARD.

The Dawgs will win over MSU as the Spartans have trouble with the Georgia skill players on offense and the Georgia defense plays better against a more “traditional” running game. Dawgs win 45-28.

And, no, Tech fans, this is not Georgia’s “last major bowl game in a while.” Games are won and lost in the trenches, and the Dawgs return most of their linemen on both sides of the ball next season. Look for improvement next year as Georgia hits the field with a renewed sense of purpose and the weight of impossible expectations lifted.

BTW, TechCry Baby, Atlanta Gator’s right—UF is no football factory, and has as many (or more) academically solid students as Tech. Not a valid criticsm AT ALL.

By rodney

December 20, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

Ramble on, of all the chicks that follow Insect football you’re hands down one of the worst that’s constantly lapping at dawg fans feet. What is your problem anyway? Thanks for the facebook link…but I still think you need to lose a little weight before advertising it much further.

Important Bowl winners: UGA, FL, TX, BAMA

By FLA DAWG

December 20, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

(1) Oklahoma over Florida by 7.

(2) Texas clobbers The Buckeyes by 21.

(3) Penn State over USC by 3.

(4) Texas Tech pounds Ole Miss by 14.

(5) TCU over Boise State by 10.

(6) Alabama over Utah by 21.

(7) Ga Tech by 10 over LSU.

(8) Michigan State over The Dawgs by 7.

By FLA DAWG

December 20, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

Think this was a tough year Dawg Nation? Wait until next season. Coaches and players are lining up to jump ship. They see the writing on the wall. Most Dawg Fans will admit we were lucky to be 9-3. My guess is we’ll be lucky to have a winning season.

I always cheer for SEC Teams except The Gators. I think Oklahoma beats UF in a tough, physical game.

Despite BamaStan I look forward to watching The Tide Roll over Utah in a very big way.

I believe GT will take LSU apart but I hope for a Tiger win.

By Sautee Dawg

December 20, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

Fla Dawg

You been looking over my shoulder? I’m picking Oklahoma, and am also hoping for a LSU victory over the Bugs in the CHIKIN BIscuit Bowl. And despite Bamastan i too hope Bama rolls over Utah. SEC went 7 out of 10 in 2008 bowl season. Hope Ole Miss can win their bowl game, my pick for the bowl game of the season. may be a blow-out either way though never know.

By BILLY JACK

December 20, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Tony picks look good-only two i disagree with is i think LSU beats TECH and no way UTAH score 14 points on ALABAMA.Georgia will manhandle Michigan st,Texas and USC should each win easily.Florida i think pulls away from Oklahoma midway in the 3rd qtr florida 55 oklahoma 35

By Lanier Tiger

December 20, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

I see Iowa State hired Paul Rhoads from Auburn as their new HC. Does this make them a racist university also since they didn’t interview or hire Turner Gill?

By Rabun Dawg

December 20, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Gators last post was right on with his response to the poster who said he could not watch a game played between “football factories”. Sounds as though it may have been a case of “sour grapes”, since his school hasn’t been thought much of lately with regards to football! I do not think that the graduation rate of Tech’s football players lately has been anything to brag about, has it? And, no , before you jump in, neither has UGA’s.

By GM

December 20, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this

The race card is so over played. You hire the man who you think will win football games.

Tech 37 LSwho 24

Tech 3-0 vs SEC

By FLA DAWG

December 21, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Lanier Tiger,

The “offending” college must be from the south for the news media to consider that kind of action racist. Ironic how most of the players in the south are black but no one screams racism.

By the way, I think the Auburn hire was a good one. His success prior to his HC job will serve him and Auburn well. It may take a couple of years but I think bringing in a Real Tiger reignites Auburn in The SEC.

Good Luck & Merry Christmas To All !

FLA DAWG

By SC Rules!!!

December 21, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

FLA DAWG;

You are right on the mark with your comment about “racism” or in this case the lack of said. It is SAD how the media ONLY points the accusitorial finger at the South. Yet they are a real big component of the continued issues of race!

I must take exception with your Rose Bowl prediction though, how my friend do you think the kittens will be anywhere near the Trojans other than proximity on the field??? It will be a bigger spread than the beating we put on the Illini. I say this as we are still smarting from blowing our spot in the NC game.

I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas!!!! Fight On!!!

By FLA DAWG

December 22, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

SC Rules!!!

Yep, I gave that Rose Bowl game alot of thought. My first choice was to go with USC but upon reflection I recall that O Line of Penn State, Paterno’s ability to win in tough games and the “high” they are on with his extended contract.

USC has talent galore and is the “on paper” choice. I think it will be close because it will be physical. I give it to Joe because of the intangibles. But certainly USC could win this one. I have no dog in this fight - just a hunch. Even Tony has USC winning by only 7 so, I may not be too far off. My win / loss record is better than his this season - though I must admit he has made predictions on more games than I did.

Good Luck To All Teams (except the gators!) & Merry Christmas!!!

By Otto

December 22, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

Hey Big 12 south…I seem to remember a high powered Texas Tech rolling into the Cotton a few years ago and falling to a lowly Bama team. The SEC hears this every year. Hawaii UGA last year, Bama Miami in 92 etc etc.

By John

December 22, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

Why did the Cotton Bowl never move into Texas Stadium? The old stadium has been terrible for years.

By OU Boomer Sooner

December 22, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

Back from Friday, there are fans from all over the country on this blog huh?

SC RULES!!!, I hate the PAC 10 from the BS call Oregon put on OU a couple years ago, but USC is damn sure legit, think you can handle Penn State?

By SC Rules!!!

December 22, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

OU Boomer Sooner;

You do have a legitimate gripe on that horrific call in the Oregon game.

I am sure we’ll handle the kittens, how ‘bout y’all????? Up for a little fresh grilled lizard??? Though y’all might want to maek sure your last trip to Miami is FINALLY out of your head. (USC 55 OU 19)

By OU Boomer Sooner

December 22, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

SC Rules!!!, I have nightmares from the last trip to Miami. I think we are capable of beating FL, but we were capable of beating Boise St. and look what happened there.

What is your prediction for OU/FL game?

By JohnnyTide

December 22, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

Hope Penn state beats the rubbers. Carrool is a sissy. I know how to spell and hpoe Fla beats the dog do do out of Stoopey. He’s another one. Money means nothing to the Tebow’s, no such luck on his going pro.

By SC Rules!!!

December 22, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this

OU Boomer Sooner;

I have the Sooners winning: OU 31 UF 27

Merry Christmas!!!!

p.s. may this trip erase the nightmares!!

By AltamahaDawg

December 22, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this

UGA is so last year……dumb comments , but the nick, pretty funny.

By m

December 23, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this

It is quite hilarious that Mr. sec-homer is picking the ACC to win 90% of their bowl games (including both over his beloved sec). Pardon me while I take a moment to laugh my arse off. It is a little disconcerting, though, since Mr. sec-homer has a horrible record of picking games in general, and especially ACC games. The bottom line is this… the sec was probably the weakest it has ever been (had a couple of good teams at the top), and the ACC was strong top to bottom, putting an all time record 10 teams in the bowls and beating the sec 6-4. Tony, don’t you think it about time for you to admit that the sec just plain sucked this year (to chan gailey proportions) and that the ACC was much better than you ever imagined? And, as always, Thank God and Greyhound that ugag’s favorite Tech coach, chan gailey, is gone FOREVER. You illiterate dawgies are really gonna miss him. Hallllleeeeedamloooooyah!!!!

By Jesse Jackson, Charles Barkley, Al Sharpton, Barack OSAMA

December 23, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

BOYCOTT ALL THE GAMES WITHOUT BLACK HEAD COACHES

By ThaMan

December 23, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

DwaginLex - shut the “we” crap. You don’t play and didn’t even go to school there. WANNABE!

By TechFan4Life

December 23, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

FYI - VT is going to lose… again. This is why everyone in the ACC HATES VT!!! They limp their way through all the right wins and then get blown out in the BCS game… I guess we have only to blame ourselves though… Please don’t lose VT… limp through this one too… for once.

By Southside Drug Rep

December 24, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

I want to be out front on this one: If Auburn’s coach turns out to be a turd as we all think. Then FOREVER WDE will be WAR DUMB EAGLE. Please remember me in years to come! Go DAWGS and good luck Techies.

By SC Rules!!!

December 24, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

FLA DAWG, OU SOONER & Lizard fans;

Y’all will have (hopefully) a good hard fought game to the end. The ‘05 Rose Bowl set the standard by which BCS games will be measureed until we FIANLLY get a playoff. I stand by my prediction OU 31 UF 27 and I also think tbone will be gone afterwards. I know I’ve drawn my share of flack at times this year but it was all in good fun, no harm no foul. Sure we’re still p*ssed off for blowing our shot, so Joe Pa, no offense to all you’ve meant to PSU & college football but you picked the WRONG damned year to come to Pasadena!!!! What we’re gonna do to y’all would land us in jail for ASSUALT IN BROAD DAYLIGHT under any other cirmunstances. Cushing & Rey Rey are gonna use this game as a highlite reel for draft day! (as if they really need one) Best of luck to both teams in the BCS. Fight On!!!

By SC Rules!!!

December 24, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

shane#1;

Howdy pardner!! Hope this finds you hunkered down with the loved ones! I know neither of us is finishin’ the year where we wanted, but all the same, a bowl game on new years day is still a nice way to cap it off. Don’t know what losses personnell wise y’all will suffer, we will loose most of our staters on D side but we’ve got a lot of youngin’s groomed for next year. Take care friend!!! Merry Christmas!!! SoCal rocks!!!!

By FLA DAWG

December 24, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

SC Rules!!!,

I’m with you on the NC Game. I picked Oklahoma by 7 earlier but am now spreading the spread to 10. We’ll see if Tebow can lose without crying for a change.

Don’t take Joe P & those Nittany Lions too lightly this year my friend. They are a blue collar team that goes to work. USC is loaded with talent so this game could go either way - it’ll be fun to watch.

Good Luck in postseason & have a Merry Christmas!

By Longhorn foghorn

December 24, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

Nice blog. Fans from all over the country on here. I just hope that prick, “THE Ohio State Buckeye” doesn’t decide to talk his trash. He knows his team is going to get stomped by THE University of Texas. I’d talk trash to the “Boomer Sooner” guy, but its already played out. We beat them and they already know they shouldnt even be playing in the BCSCG to begin with, so i’ll relent, for Christmas sake.

I’ll actually be watching all of the Bowl games this season(nice win for TCU last night), because I love college football, and it p** my wife off..heh

By SC Rules!!!

December 24, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

FLA DAWG;

Don’t worry none, Coach Carroll has ‘em fine tuned to a razor sharp edge. In the scrimage the other day they went ones vs. ones and Stafon Johnson was thumped real good ended up in the care of the doctors. No worries though, he’ll be fine for the game. No way coach allows the team to get complacent. Best of luck in your game!

Merry Christmas my friend!

By homer

December 26, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

Tony has to be the biggest homer in the sports media. Picking the below average SEC to go 6-2 is ridiculous.

By drew

December 27, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

Here’s the list of bowl games I’m watching this year:

1. BCS championship game
2. There is no #2, as I will boycott ALL of the other bowl games until a play-off system is develpoed.

All of these bowl games are meaningless exhibition games…win and you go home, lose and you go home. I just have no interests whatsoever in exhibition games.

I have absolutely no doubt that a play-off system is coming, it’s just a matter of when. I encourage all fans to boycott the current bowl system. Deny the networks the numbers they use to get sponsors to pay through the nose for these exhibition games. As with most things…it’s about the money. If nobody watches, the money dries up, and the current system will die.

Support a college playoff; BOYCOTT the BCS exhibition bowls!

OK then.

By Atlanta Gator

December 27, 2008 8:06 PM | Link to this

A little news from the UF Athletic Department … .

“Steve Addazio Named UF’s Offensive Coordinator

“(Gainesville, Fla)——Steve Addazio has been named offensive coordinator for the University of Florida, Gator head coach Urban Meyer announced Saturday afternoon.

“Addazio, who also served as offensive coordinator at Indiana before joining UF’s staff in 2005, has been with Coach Meyer six years (four at Florida and two at Notre Dame).”

By War Eagle

December 28, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

Auburn will be back STRONG…hired best OC n the country.. very happy qith this selection

By The Truth 2008

December 28, 2008 8:12 PM | Link to this

Wow… apparently its “news” to the ajc that black football and basketball players scored less on the sat’s and graduated less % of students.
DUH!! Way to point out the obvious!
Now can we get to the REAL important topics like how blacks in GA, AL, and Mississippi are spreading HIV like wildfire!??

By Anonymous

December 28, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this

The Truth 2008

This a blog about college football. Please take your racist crap and move on elsewhere.

By Jimmy

December 29, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

To the dude who wants us to boycott all Bowl games:

Sorry man, I just can’t do it. This past Saturday I watched WVU/NC, Wisconsin/FSU followed by most of the UM/CU game, AND i DON’T HAVE A ROOTING INTEREST FOR ANY OF THOSE TEAMS! I just love college football. It’s a disease that I, along w/ millions of others, have that I can’t get rid of, much to the delight of ESPN and the ad companies out there.

I’M THE REASON WHY THEIR WILL NEVER BE A PLAYOFF AND I JUST CAN’T HELP IT!!!!!!!!!

By luke

January 4, 2009 1:24 PM | Link to this

mr “college football is 16-15 in his picks with 3 games left. what a know-nothing.

Wrong: Gator Outback Armed forces Alamo Meineke Motor city New Orleans Las vegas new mexico papajohns international music city bowl holiday peach sugar

Right: st Petersburg - eaglebank — liberty – orange - capital one - poinsettia - cotton - rose hawaii insight Sun Texas Humanitarian Independence Emerald champsports