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DEL.ICIO.USGeorgia’s punt return guessing game
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Surely this punt-return talk involving Knowshon Moreno is just a tease. You don’t replace the No. 24 on the back of somebody who can run you toward a national championship in college football with a gigantic bull’s-eye.
So Moreno as Georgia’s Reggie Bush will never happen.
I think.
Have you ever heard political pundits use the term “October surprise?” Well, maybe coach Mark Richt is planning a “November surprise,” when his Bulldogs are scheduled to meet the hated Gators on the first Saturday of that month.
This is how that “November surprise” would work: You do what Richt just did, and that is, you mention out of nowhere that you’re using splendid runner Moreno on punt returns in closed practices. Then you suggest it is doubtful but possible that Moreno would perform such a role in games. After that, you never use Moreno on punt returns from August through October, but you keep your SEC opponents guessing along the way. South Carolina. Alabama. Tennessee. Vanderbilt. LSU.
Now it’s Nov. 1 in Jacksonville, and it’s the Florida game, and it’s one more thing for the hated Gators to fret over instead of blocking and tackling: When will they use Moreno on punt returns? Will they use Moreno on punt returns?
Of course, Georgia never does.
“Well,” said Richt over the phone from Athens, with his pause suggesting that Moreno as Georgia’s Reggie Bush just might happen, “I would think we would do it before [the Florida game]. Yeah. We might have more than one guy [returning punts]. If we gain some confidence in somebody besides Knowshon, that guy might be our man, you know, and we won’t have to talk about it anymore.
“There are some others who have some talent back there, but Knowshon is certainly fielding the punts well. He’s shown that he can make people miss, and he has a knack for weaving in and out of these blocking schemes. So we definitely like what we see back there.”
Translated: Moreno as Georgia’s Reggie Bush will happen. That means he is destined to become more than that driving and twisting tailback who rushed for more than 1,300 yards last season as a freshman. That means he is going to get a slew of touches during Georgia’s attempt at becoming one of the few to remain No. 1 from the preseason through the end of the ultimate game of the Bowl Championship Series.
That means Caleb King, Richard Samuel and the rest of those behind Moreno on the depth chart should start eating all of their Wheaties. They may get more work than expected this season. With Moreno returning punts, foes on return teams will run faster and hit harder. If the evil Gators are involved, you can multiply everything we just said by a bunch.
“Let’s face it. Anybody who has the ball in his hands, all 11 folks on the other team are trying to knock him out, you know?” Richt said. “At least on a punt, there’s space. A guy might be able to get a shot on him, but most defenses across the country are going to have an unblocked safety at the line of scrimmage trying to take a shot. When you get the ball inside on a handoff, there’s all 11 coming around.
“[Moreno] is an impact player, and it’s not very often you can get your best runner out in that much open space. I imagine that could scare the heck out of opponents.”
Yeah, and Bulldog fans.
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By ActuaryDawg
August 21, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this
But Terence, how does “The Celebration” impact the punt return game. I was under the impression that you only wrote about “The Celebration.”
By matt d
August 21, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
I know people have said this before, but this Terence guy can be such a downer. I imagine him being the kind of dad who demanded to know what his kids missed when they came home with a 98 on a test. Or who goes outside on a sunny day and says “Looks like it might rain next week.”
By zoom
August 21, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this
Is he a gambler? reno as the returner and not hurt…looks great!
reno hurt returning and….dog fans start howling!
By Thenumber34
August 21, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this
Terence, remember a guy named ‘Herschel Walker’…..he returned kick-offs. By all means use him if there are no others on the team with better ability.
By Deeemark
August 21, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this
Don’t do it. Reconsider. I would much rather see Caleb King back there, mainly because of his elusiveness and his breakaway speed. Moreno is a prized possession and should be treated as such. Moreno and Reggie Bush are two totally different types of players. Bush is a little bit faster, but Moreno is much stronger and more of a prototype tailback. Just hand him the ball 25-30 times per game and his impact on the game will be felt. GO DAWGS!
By P-man
August 21, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this
There’s a possibility anyone could get hurt on any play. Why not have your best 11 on every play, whoever that may be? What’s next, don’t let him run because he might get hurt? How about we don’t let him catch passes, because, you know, he’s in open space? Wait… maybe we shouldn’t let him block, because he just might get hurt. Better yet, we better keep him on the bench, just so he doesn’t ever get hurt. Oh wait… I forgot… he could get hurt in practice, so he better not practice. Maybe one of those plastic bubbles…
By My My, Hey Hey
August 21, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this
It’s better to burnout than to fade away! Go Dawgs! LEAVE NO DOUBT!
By jp
August 21, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this
Terrence moore, I realize everyday more and more why the people don’t like the AJC. Mainly because of articles like these. you don’t p** off your readers with this stuff, when will you ever learn?
By Tiger Brett
August 21, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this
It doesn’t matter…LSU wins the SEC baby!
By FL Dawg
August 21, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this
OPPS, get the ER ready.
By Dawgforlife57
August 21, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this
Whatever helps the team achieve the goal of wire-to-wire #1. Nobody on the team is exempt. Thomas Brown was awesome on special teams…as a tackler. Let’s bring every weapon we’ve got out on the field, hold nothing back, and try to do what very few programs have ever done!
By Matt in Athens
August 21, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this
Dear God don’t let them do it. Georgia’s done fine in recent years without a knockout punt return option (Mikey Henderson was good, but not great). I’d rather they focus on better punt coverage and enable Mihms to keep more people deep. And if they want to get Knowshon more touches, I’d much prefer them to be in screen passes or to put him as a wideout from time to time with King in the backfield. But putting your best player in the most dangerous situation on the field with a slim chance of a huge payoff? Uh-uh. No thanks. Because with Knowshon fielding punts, he will never be safe. You really think Meyer, Miles, Fullmer, or Spurrier wouldn’t send out a goon to knock him out of the game with a cheap shot on a fair catch? You can put it in the bank that some third string linebacker or defensive back happily go out there and take a 15 yard penalty to keep #24 out of the game.
By JB
August 21, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this
Terrence -
Just quit you worthless cub
By Brad
August 21, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this
Just win, baby. We’re deep at all positions. If Moreno can make a real impact as returner, then let him do it. I’d love to see Samuel and King get plenty of touches. It’s not like RB is a injury risk-free position, ya know? The more people with more experience the better come late season. (No, that was not expected to be a complete sentence) GO DAWGS!
By your mom
August 21, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this
first
By DisneyDawg
August 21, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this
Terence, what is your point?
By jp
August 21, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this
This story is tired.
By Johnny Danger Dawg
August 21, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
Returning punts is dangerous, so I’d give the job to somebody else, but let Moreno return punts in the second half of any game where the opponent has the lead.
By marshdawg
August 21, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this
CMR sounds like he wants to have some more fun this year too. I can already see the #24 black jersey dancing in the gators end zone after a long punt return. Go Dawgs!
By DROCK
August 21, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this
TM - LET REVEREND COACH MARK RICHT COACH AND YOU STICK TO YOU LAME WRITING ABILITY
By TURTSNAP
August 21, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this
I agree with you there Terence, I cringed when I read last week that Richt was going to use him as a PR. Let’s hope it is just a ploy
By swamprat
August 21, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this
Since the Dawgs are going for a national championship, I believe they should usee every player to their maximum. I’m not saying that Moreno should be a punt returner in every game, but certain games in key situations, I have no problem with that. How about using Caleb King in this capacity? He’s fast and shifty. I have to be honest though: wouldn’t be great to watch Moreno run past all the Florida defenders on a punt return in the 4th quarter to win the game? How exciting would that be? GO DAWQGS - ALL THE WAY.
By sobedawg
August 21, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this
Moreno is the man…He’s going to do great things regardless.
By Big Dawg
August 21, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this
Coach Richt knows what he is doing
By KMoney
August 21, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this
Moore, you’re an idiot!
By Juno1977
August 21, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this
Uncle Terence you just said a whole lot of nothing. You are really having a hard time with this writing thing since the whole Vick thing died down. Reggie Bush and Desmond Howard both carried national championship hopes on there back. Good coaches find a way to get their best players the ball. If #24 goes back to field a punt it will feel the same way it does when you see Deven Hester line up back there.
By Hunk Erdown
August 21, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this
Fastest way for Moreno to get hurt is to play scared.
If they put him back for punts we will see a lot of squibbed, short punts, out of bounds… most teams won’t want to kick to him. I’m not worried about him getting hurt on punts anymore than any running play.
Its hard to tackle a blur, kicking up a cloud of dust like the road runner.
beep beep
By David Gardner
August 21, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this
Makes no sense to me. Why give some player whose only action is on the kickoff defense squad the chance to really alter the game (and make a name on campus for himself) by taking out Moreno…even if he has to throw a cheap shot hit to do it?
By naplesdawg
August 21, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this
I’ve heard some say you shouldn’t play this game scared…but losing Moreno is more than a bit scary…right now he’s our big time play maker…others may step up, but why take such a big risk unless it is absolutely necessary, which at this point I don’t think that it is
By cd
August 21, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this
Terence this is perhaps the first non ignorant thing that youve ever written. every blind squirrel gets a nut! GO DAWGS!
By Danimal
August 21, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this
Put the best man in the position. Punt returns can make or break a tight game. He is a football player and one of the best today. Give him the ball and quit worrying about things no one can control. Of course, Mr. Moore, Georgia could drop down to flag football and everyone would be safe.
By naplesdawg
August 21, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this
This reminds me of the trick play Coutu was working on a couple of years back that put him on the sideline…an onsides kick…to me, Moreno returning punts falls into the same category…unnecessary
By Garo
August 21, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this
This is a split issue with me on Moreno returning punts. Obviosuly, I don’t want him to get hurt, no one wants that to happen, and that is a good excuse not to use him as a punt returner. Yet still the opportunity that a big punt return can do for a team tantalizes me. There is no doubt if Moreno gets put as a punt returner, he will make plays. Yet, that is a lot of contact being placed on our best player. So for right now, I like us making teams play the guessing game. Why set the cat out of the bag when you can play with your opponent more?
By Bradley G
August 21, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this
If we are so scared to get Moreno hurt, why don’t we just leave him on the sidelines for all the games. That way, we know he’ll make it throughout the year unscathed.
By Ted Striker
August 21, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this
T -
I copy what you’re saying…but here’s the bottom line. Richt would like to see one or two other players make the plays ahead of Moreno in game situations.
And, if UGA is in control of the scoreboard and clock, it will probably be a moot point.
However — in the SEC you’d best have 2-3 guys who can field a punt and make a decision. That’s one reason he’s received some reps.
The other reason? If you’re UGA and you’re down by 5 points with 3 minutes to play receiving a punt — wouldn’t you like to see Moreno have a shot at breaking a return?
As for the surprise factor, it doesn’t matter if Bill Belichick sent home movies of Moreno to the opposition — you know what’s coming if Moreno takes the field to snag a punt.
It’s a good idea to have 2-3 players who can field a punt and in case the primary returner goes down.
My guess? Unless someone else shows real flashes of brilliance — and maybe even if they do — Moreno will see the ball at some point during the season. Will he be the primary guy?
I’d be surprised at that, just from a percentages perspective — and wear and tear. But, if UGA and you’re down by 5 with 3 minutes to go in a tough game — are you telling me that you wouldn’t like to see Moreno get a chance to break a return?
By Madden King
August 21, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this
Its Georgia’s Year nuff said! AND IM FIRST!
By Big Dawg
August 21, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this
CMR knows what he is doing
By Knowshown VII
August 21, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
Knowshown….Nowhere…Loser
By JRI
August 21, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this
Moreno is good! Go Dawgs!
By Thomas
August 21, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this
Hopefully Richt will remember one thing. The gators are a FASTER team. Always have been and always will. If you dont think so is there anyone on the georgia football team that can catch percy harvin? Good luck Georgia!
By STephen
August 21, 2008 8:22 PM | Link to this
Terrence,
Good job, will he or wont he??
Maybe, possibly, hopefully, never…who knows???
By War Eagle
August 21, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this
UGA = OVERRATED
By gee
August 21, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this
Georgia will win it all this seaon..
By Twilb Dawg
August 21, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this
Terrence…your are an idiot. Let CMR handle the personal decisions. You want your best players touching the ball as often as possible. Look back at Bush, Cadillac, DeSean Jackson to name a few.
You have to figure he will break through for a couple of long runs, and that may be all that is needed to put the Dawgs over the top.
Go Dawgs!
By greg
August 21, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this
prepare for moreno returning punts?? I’m a huge fan of the kid but the what do other teams really need to plan for…the concept remains the same, tackle the punt returner??
By Josh
August 21, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this
FIRST? maybe… I say use him at punt returner. he’s our best, you can’t play to avoid injuries, you use your best.
By unweaned lil pup
August 21, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this
Hey AJC … didn’t even read it … just came straight to the comments so that I could tell you that I quit reading T. Moore years ago.
By Thanks Again Terrence
August 21, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
For writing something that is absolutely meaningless. I sure hope you get paid by the word. What would be great is if you could write a piece that would contribute to sports and not try to create controversy or questions in sports. Great sports writers have always written a perfect blend of drama and facts….you have a made a great profession of being the Us Weekly or People Magazine of the sporting world, trying to stir up something the sports world could care less about. If you didn’t know how to try and tear people or programs down, you would be delivering the paper instead of writing for the paper. So, what if Mark Richt puts Moreno as a punt returner, last I checked he has a lot more football knowledge than a 3rd string writer for the AJC.
By G'Vegas Dawg
August 21, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this
WOW!! I have just picked myself up off of the floor….I am just simply amazed from what I just read. I can’t believe this even made it past the editor. This is truly historic….I mean just amazing….TM actually wrote a colum about UGA that 1st wasn’t negative and 2nd and even more amazing, he didn’t play the infamous race card either. This is truly a ground breaking day for the AJC and Cox communication.
By Flowery Branch Dawg
August 21, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this
Mr.Moore would you not think that CMR would put his best players on the field at anytime? This is not an issue, it is what coaches are payed to do. Put the best people out there to win!!!
By Snewo DAWG
August 21, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this
Knowshon can get hurt just as easily running the ball as a RB, especially the way he runs in SEC Football. I certainly understand why Coach Richt likes the potential of an occasional Knowshon return, and I hope he does use him…once or twice per season when the time is right.
By will
August 21, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this
He KNOWS how to run, let him do it all, because we’ll still have him for one more year after this season, Heisman- oh yeah, less competency guys have won it.
By Under Armour
August 21, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this
I think he will return punts beginning the Central Michigan game.
By Paddy
August 21, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this
Put him back there.
By Richard Gray Jr
August 21, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
Mr Moore, this is the first article you have written about my Bulldogs that hasn’t absolutely churned my guts. I agree that the prospect of having our brightest shining star wearing a bull’s eye on his chest is a little unnerving. But his talents with the ball in his hands makes him a solid choice ANY time he can put his hands on the ball. With careful use, he would be powerful weapon on special teams.
By You got to be kidding me
August 21, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
Heres another thought Terence, lets just not put him on the field period… that way we can be assured he doesn’t get hurt! Please! Have you ever played football? Many teams’ most talented athletes have been punt returners, one because they have the speed and quickness to hit the hole (which can be huge) and two because they are tough hard nosed players!
By John
August 21, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
Moreno is a Stud!!!!!!!!! GATA!!! www.thedawgsden.com
By Craig
August 21, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
LOL. Does it really matter who’s back there against the Gators? It’s not like the punt is going to be returnable anyway. Only 5 of Florida’s 37 punts last year were returned. And even if it is returnable Florida’s punt coverage unit was #4 in the nation in punt return defense though in all fairness five is a very small sample size.
By LSU Tiger
August 22, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this
Oh, hell yes, let Knowshon of Nazareth return kickoffs, too.
By mightyKC
August 22, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this
Thanks Craig
was waiting for someone to show how many punts were actually RETURNED last year vs. FL….yeah, I’m sure the Gators will be real concerned about Moreno. I bet they’re wasting precious practice time now worrying about it. Brandon James, on the other hand, that is someone teams should lose sleep over.
By FLA...DAWG
August 22, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this
No one cares what you write Moore.
By FLA...DAWG
August 22, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this
BOYCOTT MOORE DO NOT BLOG HERE
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By keniboy
August 22, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this
i viewed the article as an attempt to come back into the good graces of georgia fans. which reminds me, why all these other folks going to the uga blog? got nothing on theirs?
By Hedge Head
August 22, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this
Remember that D-bag from Hawaii that took the cheap shot on Mikey Henderson (knocked him out of the game) in the Sugar Bowl? Multiply that by ten if Knowshon returns punts. People will try to take him out, by any means necessary.
By Fat Dawg
August 22, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this
Mr Moreno would be a great returner. He’ll be the Hester of college football. I predict he’ll return six punts for TDs this year & be an All American at RB & special teams.
Florida still wants to wine about our dance. How about this Gators? We’ve been beating up on you the last few years. Expect the trend of the 80s to come back.
Write it down: I Knowshon wins the Heisman & Matt Stafford will be in NY as well, though he’ll finish 4th. Ahead of the doctor Tim Tebow.
By Hairy Dawg
August 22, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this
Moore, you are the biggest joke of a sports writer, how you still have a job amazes me. Every time I see your picture at the beginning of an article I cringe.
By northwestgeorgiadawg
August 22, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this
its humorous all you comrades of the bulldawg nation that start your blogs addressing terrence he doesn’t read these blogs because he can’t read, somebody probably has to spell the words correctly for him when he writes his editorials, obviously he didn’t take journalism at uga or his ideas would be much more fluid and have something that holds weight you proof facts not speculation. keep your coloring books nearby in case terrence comes over to your house so he’ll have something to do!
By Token Gringo
August 22, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this
The kid is a football player. Let him on the field to play. If we are so worried about him getting hurt, let’s just keep him on the sideline and watch him look good on the bench. What a load of crap! Ball players play ball. This kid is a heckuva ball player.
By Token Gringo
August 22, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this
Punt returners do not get hurt on every punt. They get hit just like everyone else. Let him play ball.
By Will
August 22, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this
Maybe in 3 games- South Carolina, Tenn and Fla-maybe.
By Will
August 22, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
Thomas:
To answer your questoin, everyone on the UGA sqaud is faster than Percy Harvin. Because his ankle is still broken and he’s in a boot cast you stupid itiot!! ps…he hasn’t practiced all year as well. Good luck with that.
By tony
August 22, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
THOMAS..there is no one on florida’s team who can catch percy harvin.besides,UGA don’t need to return punts against UF,they just take the ball where it lands and then run it down UF’S throat.
By The Chief
August 22, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
Who cares? When he shows up in Columbia, we’ll tackle him just like we did in Athens last year. Go Gamecocks!
By BiggDawg
August 22, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
Put him back there. Let him run one back or at least set up good field position early in the game and when we score the first touchdown the whole bench celebrates in the end zone a second time. Gator nation will wet its pants.
By landking
August 22, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
Terrance, do you actually believe that teams can or will prepare diiferently if they knew Knowshon was returning punts? Hell no. They put their best on the field for that situation and come what may. They wouldnt use a diiferent scheme or play. I say let him play wherever he makes an impact.
By What!!
August 22, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
I don’t remember Herschal ever having to return punts!
By dvsdawg
August 22, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
I once played in a college football game that was delayed an hour and a half because of an injury on a kickoff, they could not move the guy. It was not a spine injury but a leg injury. 3 months in the local hospital near our school before he could even go back home. It was terrible. But there was one thing about the injury, it was a lineman. If you look at statistics on which plays during a game creates the most injuries, you will most likely find that kickoffs and punt returns are the worst. But lets dig deeper. In my 40+ years of watching and playing football, I have seen many serious injuries on kicking plays, but never one to the guy with the ball. Why? Everyone else on the field is running as fast as they can, both teams, and their common goal is to hit someone. The returner’s goal is not to get hit.
Another critical factor is this: the guys returning the ball are used to getting hit while running full speed. Most coverage guys and return block guys are used to hitting as hard as they can with a four step full speed run at most because they are always changing directions or coming off of blocks. The point is, they are the ones most likely to get injured because they are not used to such high speed impacts as occur on kickoffs. For the returner, if he is a running back or receiver his whole football time is spent operating in that zone of running as fast as he can and avoiding impact. If Knowshon is the best let him do it. If you want him to avoid the most dangerous play to a ball carrier/receiver, then don’t run screen plays, that is when he IS a sitting duck. Well of course we want to throw screens to KM. Why? because we want him to have the ball in hand. Kickoffs are offensive plays. If Richt sends him out to return punts, great. I am curious though after watching a lot of high school film, to see Carlton Thomas get a shot.
By Outside observer
August 22, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
I relocated to Atlanta two years ago. Why do all GT people drive BMW’s while all UGA fams drive pick-up trucks?
By Dawg Fud
August 22, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
Yawn…
By john t buntin
August 22, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
terence moore—-I moved from Atlanta just to get away from you, but I read the ajc to get reports on the bulldogs. you are one racist, anti georgia supporter. Why don’t you leave and I’ll come back?
By GASed
August 22, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Geez…Can’t we just enjoy being number one without all the jealous BS that comes along with it. DAWG fans enjoy it for once.
By Raider
August 22, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
Why isn’t the AJC promoting the great Caleb King to run back punts. Oh, thats right. After the whooping Buford put on GAC and the “anointed one” he hasn’t done squat!
By dvsdawg
August 22, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
Outside observer. It’s because I like my pickup truck, my wife likes her Lexus around town, and the Mercedes is at the Lake house.
By Ignorance is Bliss
August 22, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
Terrence,
I’m still trying to find where you’re playing the race card in this article. I find it hard to believe that you write an article that didn’t involve some form of racial angle. Why are you such a putz?
By elvisdawg
August 22, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this
Please, anyone affiliated with UGA’s marketing department do not give this man interviews with our players, coaches, teachers or anyone else involved with the program. He is the Jerry Springer of sports journalism and we do not need him.
By Gamecock Travis
August 22, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this
question: Why will/might Moreno be used to return punts?
answer: Since the best lineman on the team is out for the year, Richt realizes that he has got to get his best (and only) proven weapon as many touches as he possibly can.
By Chuck P.
August 22, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this
Torrance: I am a UF Gators alumni and I rely, realy, realy, like this story you wrote. I naver get tired of heering about the Gators. In fact I say “Goooo Gators” a lot and say it now to you to. Watch: “Goooo Gator!” #1 #1 Now I aeve to get back to my job. Goodby.
By What?
August 22, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this
Shutup Terrence.
By Armchair Editor
August 22, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
Terence, this article gets a F+ only because you didn’t use racism or Vick references. If you really want to improve your F- average you will have to use an original concept combined with some research.
Sounds like CMR is plotting contingencies for Nov-Jan. I’m sure King and others will provide additional mileage for the team from the start of the season.
The Dawgs know that in the BCS dynasty system they will have to win every game including SEC champ and the bowl to make both last year and this year pay off. Barring injuries we should be seeing him embarrass the Auburn special teams.
By GT Brill
August 22, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
Maybe I am too old school, but no way is my star running back returning punts. Tech/Auburn game in 85, Jerry Mays GT running back is giving AU fits, running all over them. Curry sends him back to return a kickoff, he brings it out to about the 50 and then the stretcher comes out. Once AU caught him they piled on and killed him. I wasn’t on the sideline but I am sure Dye was like “make sure he doesn’t leave the field walking”. There are a number of SEC coaches that would say if KM returns a kick, make him pay. I think he would have a bounty on him for sure. Just not worth it to me, UGA is too loaded with talent to need to take an unnecessary risk like this.
By Jeff
August 22, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
Terrence Moore writing articles for the AJC? Bad idea.
By Gator Fan
August 22, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
Go Gators. We love the fact that Moreno will not be playing us due to injury come November. Payback is sweet
By LSU Tiger
August 22, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
Enjoy being #1 while it lasts, mutts, pretty soon the season will start and the puppies will choke, like always. Doesn’t matter whether Knowshon of Knazereth returns punts or not.