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DEL.ICIO.USPredictions: Spurrier’s nothing to be paranoid about
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
According to legend, my favorite source, the term paranoia was first used in the late 1800s by the noted psychiatrist, Emil Kraepelin, who took note of his patients with delusional beliefs but no seeming deterioration in intellectual abilities.
It’s believed Kraepelin also recognized his own paranoia, because no matter how hard he tried, he became convinced that German chicks don’t dig the long-winded — and he kept losing debates to his biggest rival, Ludwig Von Spurrierhauser.
Which brings me to Saturday.
Kraepelin is so dead. Paranoia, not so much.
South Carolina stinks. Steve Spurrier has lost five straight SEC games. That includes two losses to Vanderbilt, which wouldn’t be so bad if we were comparing, like, libraries.
No wonder they’re all manic-depressive in Columbia. It’s bad enough having to live there.
But Georgia fans? They still have this thing about Spurrier. It dates to Florida. OK. And last year.
But has any nuisance of a rivalry ever looked so one-sided?
Spurrier can’t decide on a quarterback. Or a gameplan. Or a play. He has had one winning season since he left Florida seven years ago. No wonder out-of-state recruits laugh at him.
Georgia’s coach-quarterback-running-back trio of Mark Richt-Matthew Stafford-Knowshon Moreno ranks up there with any the program has ever had.
The line is seven. Am I missing something?
Separating fact from delusion: Dogs cover.
Keggers
• GaTech at VaTech: The Hokies lost to East Carolina, struggled offensively against Furman, lost four of their past five bowls games and are getting drilled by fans on the “Hokie Hotline” radio show. Frank Beamer’s response to one caller: “We’ve got good coaches, the players are going to get better and I think you’re out of whack.” At least now we know where DeAngelo Hall gets his thick skin from. Jackets lose but keep it close. Take the 6 1/2.
• Ohio State at The Real USC: Excuse the regional intrusion. Jim Tressel now says “Beanie” Wells is doubtful. Could be lying. Doesn’t matter. This team barely beat Ohio. Nobody can fake it that good. Trojans cover the 10 1/2.
• UAB at Tennessee: The Blazers have allowed 94 points in two games to Tulsa and Florida Atlantic. Fortunately, they take a step down this week. After the Vowels’ effort UCLA two weeks ago, I’m kinda liking the 30.
• Auburn at Missy State: Sylvester Croom won this game a year ago at Auburn, which pretty much made the Bulldogs’ season until the win over Alabama, which of course made everybody’s season. Well. He’ll always have the memories. Tigers cover 10 1/2.
Pros, Fantasy and Matt Cassel
• Falcons at Bucs: Jim Mora is the only Falcon head coach to win his first two games. Everything was great until the ammounium nitrate smoothies started to cloud his judgment. Mike Smith has the advantage of not being a nut job and will start the same QB (Matt Ryan) for the second game, which gives him an advantage over Jon Gruden, who has started seven QBs and exactly won zero playoff games since the Super Bowl in 2002. This week: Jeff Garcia is out; Brian Griese is in. Who’d a thunk this? Upset II forthcoming: Take the Birds and seven.
• Eagles at Cowboys: True story: Tony Romo won a game in Cleveland last week, then on his way home from the airport he stopped to help an elderly couple change a flat tire. Sure, he’s in great September. Dallas covers seven.
• Mushhead at Bengals: The good news is, Vince Young’s mom seems pretty tough. Bengals are awful but even they can’t botch this one.
• Patriots Lite at Jets: Gisele Bundchen said this week she has no intention of marrying Tom Brady, and I’m sure the timing is a complete coincidence. On a related note, she thinks Matt Cassel has a cute butt. Check? Going against the mock: Gimme the Pats and 1 1/2.
• Colts at Vikings: Peyton: The lesser Manning. Still, Indy covers the deuce.
• Niners at Seahawks: Alex Smith is out for the season. SanFran’s quarterback depth chart hasn’t looked this good since Montana was drafted. Seattle covers seven.
Who’s Counting?
• Last week: Never happened.
• Details, details: 6-5 straight up, 4-7 against the line.
• Bottom dollars: 10-7 straight up, 8-9 against the line.
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By Ron Roberts
September 11, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this
Saints w/out Colston, Bucs w/out Garcia… are things lining up for a shock of a season for the Falcons?
Schultzie, from your desktop to God’s eyes….
GO DAWGS!! GO FALCONS!!!
By Whopper Dawg
September 11, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this
So glad that the Raiders wanted DHall. Good luck with that. Can’t believe that Mora is the coach in waiting at Seattle. Didn’t anybody see what happened in Atlanta?
Go Dawgs!!! The old ball coach falls hard. This will be his last year.
By Doug
September 11, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
Dawgs in a romp? Where is the killer schedule we have been hearing about since January? OK, I’ll be patient, but honestly, aren’t you one of the same writers who touted the first three games of the season as one of the most challenging of UGA’s recent schedules? I understand that noone is supposed to remember what was written last week, but come on, be real- either it is a bear of a schedule or it isn’t! Which is it? Or does it not matter as long as the Dawg fans don’t understand the pandering?
By BAMADAWG
September 11, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this
SCHLUTZIE,I LOVE YOUR WEEKEND PREDICTIONS. YOU MAKE ME LAUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Mark Gardner
September 11, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this
First of all, it sounds as if you are still venting over so many losses to Spurrier especially last years. Also South Carolina did’t open up against cream puffs there first two games like your bulldogs. Granted NC State is rebuilding and Vanderbilt is a good football team. SC made many mistakes that allowed the loss to Vanderbuilt. SC beat themselves more than anything. UGA has better players overall than SC and UGA will probably win the game, at least you should pray on your knees they do because if UGA does loses Saturday it will be a LOT more painful than last years loss when you still have LSU, Auburn (away) and Florida. You may not be so lucky this year! But on the other hand if you beat USC the bulldogs should hammer BAMA, VOLS and lowly VANDY at home!! Sure everyone was so impressed with your big win over powerfull Hawaii in your bowl game but lets wait and see how you do against the other SEC rivals and see if you are truly worthy of the #2 ranking. At this point SC is wounded and backed in a corner with nothing to loose and everything to gain on Saturday.
By Dawggy Dawg
September 11, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this
I love all this “lets see what you can do against the SEC” crap, like Georgia is some up and comer that has come out of nowhere on the SEC scene. You’d have never thought that we FINISHED #2 last year, returned 17 starters, and have a coach that is the 4th winningest active coach in the nation. I have no idea what is going to happen this year, but please don’t be an idiot. Thanks.
By Charles
September 11, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
Right about Dawgs; wrong about Jackets and Falcons - both win.
By Doug
September 11, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this
Dawggy Dawg, The entire run-up to this season by all the home town writers has been that the Dawgs have the most challenging schedule in the entire country because of the overwhelming dominance, either real or imagined, of the SEC. That, along with the hot finish last year by the Dawgs resulted in a preseason/early season number 1/2 ranking. It is only reasonable now to say to both the SEC and the Dawgs to either put up or shut up. So Dawgs, let’s see what you can do against the SEC! If you produce, ok, you deserve a national title. If not, the hype was just that, hot air.
By Seth63
September 11, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this
Sure am glad that he picked against Tech again…he did last week and we proved that the AJC sports writers have no clue!!
By Chris
September 11, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
Since UGA has the BCS wrapped up according to the AJC why not go ahead and start selling the championship merchandise?
By ShanghaiATL
September 11, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this
GO YOU BIG RED & BLACK BIRDS!!!! Derrick Brooks is so paranoid about MT (Michael Turner) that he has faked an injury.
By desertdawg
September 11, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this
Doug, I would say USC/ASU/BAMA/TENN/FLA/AUB/LSU/KY/VANDY/and Tech rank as a pretty hard schedule. The SEC has 5 teams in the top 15 and we play ALL 4—that is a tough schedule. Time will tell but this team is out to prove something this year. We roll the cocks Sat—41-17. DAWGS!!
By Gen Neyland
September 11, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this
Jeffy
Need I say anything? We’ll be 1-1 after Saturday. Gotta warm up this Tennessee offense for a gator hunt…Cover or not, you and me will be tied at 1-1 going into next week…BTW, last week did happen and you know, one can’t win ‘em all…
By modestd
September 11, 2008 11:48 PM | Link to this
Charles- he did pick the Falcons to win. You must have been confused by all the wit.
By Doug
September 11, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this
desertdawg, It sounds as if you agree- it is time to ignore all the talk and words that our favorite writers can spin to create an image and focus on results on the field. The Dawgs have benefited tremendously by an overwhelming PR effort by the home town writers. All the Dawgs have to do now is produce- they have their destiny in their own hands! If they don’t live up to the written words by the home team writers, man up and admit the hype. If they do, I will join uou in toasting a great accomplishment.
By CarolinaDawg
September 12, 2008 12:08 AM | Link to this
Doug
I have too admit that you hav a point. our Dawgs have to win all there games this year to be champs or we will not win the national championship I think we will destroy Spurrierrs’ team by more than a td.
By Old GT Nut
September 12, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this
As I have stated FOR WEEKS NOW, this game wont be close.
This is gonna be a monumental B-L-O-W-O-U-T by GT.
VT may not EEEE-VEN score.
By Old GT Nut
September 12, 2008 12:32 AM | Link to this
As I have stated FOR WEEKS NOW, this game wont be close.
This is gonna be a monumental B-L-O-W-O-U-T by GT.
VT may not EEEE-VEN score.
By sobedawg
September 12, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this
Dawgs 47 Cocks 12
By jaybird
September 12, 2008 12:44 AM | Link to this
I bet my house the dawgs lose by 3. you heard it here first.
By THWG
September 12, 2008 1:11 AM | Link to this
I bet my house GT wins by the same margin that ugag loses. 21.
By The Grinch
September 12, 2008 1:26 AM | Link to this
Everyone seems to be forgetting we also play #15 Arizona State on the road in 115 degree heat. Let’s not overlook that, shall we?
By KJ
September 12, 2008 1:53 AM | Link to this
Also South Carolina did’t (sic) open up against cream puffs there (sic) first two games like your bulldogs
LOL.. How many interceptions did they throw against NC State? And they still couldn’t score the entire game? CMU would beat them. GSU MIGHT beat them.
And Vanderbilt, while not the pushover they traditionally have been in the past, does not qualify as a “good” team, sorry.
I bet my house the dawgs lose by 3. you heard it here first.
*I bet my house GT wins by the same margin that ugag loses. 21. *
I bet my house that neither of you actually owns a house, and either live in an AMC Pacer, or your mom’s basement.
By ATLien
September 12, 2008 5:10 AM | Link to this
UGA +10 GT +6
Falcons…. ESPN picked against them but I think they’re going to surprise everyone. Falcons +3.
By gatech
September 12, 2008 6:40 AM | Link to this
Lets hope your GT predictions suck as much as last week. Go Jackets
By Mike
September 12, 2008 7:33 AM | Link to this
Is it just me or do you come of like a douche bag?
By Mike
September 12, 2008 7:33 AM | Link to this
Schultize, Is it just me or do you come of like a douche bag?
By Jeff Schultz
September 12, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this
Doug: I didn’t write anything previously about the schedule. I certainly never would have couched Georgia Southern and Central Michigan as challenging. … Mark Gardner: I’m not venting. I didn’t go to Georgia or any school around here. I have no vested interest — other than to poke and try to make people laugh once a week. …. Seth63: For what it’s worth, I think it’d be great if Tech won and, yes, I think they have a realistic shot. I just couldn’t pull the trigger on consecutive conference road wins. …. Mike: It’s just you. Dude, this is all in fun. Inhale, exhale. You’ll feel a lot better. … JSBy Brewer
September 12, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
Schultz, I don’t like the ‘new you’ very much. Go back to drinking whatever it was you were drinking before and leave the Jager alone. Also, keep picking against GT, we need all they help we can get until the team gets the new system down. Thanks.
By GATORZONE
September 12, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
Mike, no it isn’t just you. He is kind of a douche
By BigBird
September 12, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
I wish it were possible but I’m worried about the Bucs this week. This is a complete Tampa team that faced a very good Drew Brees led NO offense last week. No way do I see the ‘coons coming out with a win….maybe a cover, just maybe.
By TechCrybaby
September 12, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this
I was about to ask somebody for info, re: Virginia Tech. But I went to the VT website instead. It reveals what I suspected: Virginia Tech is not a real Tech, like Georgia Tech. VT is just a state university wannabe, bloated with crip courses to attract NFL prospects. It resembles Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and the rest of the SEC. I hate it when Georgia Tech has to play a football factory. I’m scared about the game in Blacksburg tomorrow.
By presdog
September 12, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
The Jackets look to be very much improved, but please don’t bet your house! The homeless situation is bad enough already!!!
Go Dawgs!
By Dawggy Dawg
September 12, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
“The Dawgs have benefited tremendously by an overwhelming PR effort by the home town writers.”
LOL. I am simply speechless.
By AUtiger
September 12, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
I always look forward to Schultz’s predicitions. If anyone takes his comments seriously they need to lighten up.
By Barry
September 12, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
Hey Y’all:
“ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!” “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!” “ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!!!!
The Falcons will play tough and nasty on Sunday against the Buc’s will more than likely play “dirty” for a while just to see of these new Falcons react. When they do that I believe they are going to be shocked by Falcons response which will be nasty, strong technique football with all the Falcons, on offense, defense and special teams, reacting as “ONE HEARTBEAT!!”. They are going to respond in all phases of the game and show the world that this is a different Falcon team that has more than a lot of character and discipline to be “CHAMPIONS”. Mark my words. This will be the case on Sunday. The Falcons will provide a nasty, nitty, gritty battle against the Bucs and it won’t be pretty. We, as Falcon fans, are going to see some new stars shine in this game on offense, defense, and special teams. They will me performing as “ONE HEARTBEAT!! That is all we as fans can ask for. Their (The FALCONS) playing tough, consistans, nasty but creative footbal and “let the chips fall where they may”. Let’s go after every game as “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” We the fans in the community will be “beating” with you. “WE ARE ONE!!!!!”
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHH!! This is a SECRET from a FALCON FAN!!!!!!! TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO FALCONS!!!!
"ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!"Ringold
By Barry
September 12, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this
Hey Y’all:
“ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!” “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!” “ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!!!!”
The Falcons will play tough and nasty on Sunday against the Buc’s will more than likely play “dirty” for a while just to see of these new Falcons react. When they do that I believe they are going to be shocked by Falcons response which will be nasty, strong technique football with all the Falcons, on offense, defense and special teams, reacting as “ONE HEARTBEAT!!”. They are going to respond in all phases of the game and show the world that this is a different Falcon team that has more than a lot of character and discipline to be “CHAMPIONS”. Mark my words. This will be the case on Sunday. The Falcons will provide a nasty, nitty, gritty battle against the Bucs and it won’t be pretty. We, as Falcon fans, are going to see some new stars shine in this game on offense, defense, and special teams. They will me performing as “ONE HEARTBEAT!! That is all we as fans can ask for. Their (The FALCONS) playing tough, consistans, nasty but creative footbal and “let the chips fall where they may”. Let’s go after every game as “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” We the fans in the community will be “beating” with you. “WE ARE ONE!!!!!”
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHH!! This is a SECRET from a FALCON FAN!!!!!!! TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO FALCONS!!!!
"ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!"Ringold
By Barry
September 12, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
Hey Y’all:
“ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!” “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!” “ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!!!!”
The Falcons will play tough and nasty on Sunday against the Buc’s will more than likely play “dirty” for a while just to see of these new Falcons react. When they do that I believe they are going to be shocked by Falcons response which will be nasty, strong technique football with all the Falcons, on offense, defense and special teams, reacting as “ONE HEARTBEAT!!”. They are going to respond in all phases of the game and show the world that this is a different Falcon team that has more than a lot of character and discipline to be “CHAMPIONS”. Mark my words. This will be the case on Sunday. The Falcons will provide a nasty, nitty, gritty battle against the Bucs and it won’t be pretty. We, as Falcon fans, are going to see some new stars shine in this game on offense, defense, and special teams. They will me performing as “ONE HEARTBEAT!! That is all we as fans can ask for. Their (The FALCONS) playing tough, consistans, nasty but creative footbal and “let the chips fall where they may”. Let’s go after every game as “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” We the fans in the community will be “beating” with you. “WE ARE ONE!!!!!”
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHH!! This is a SECRET from a FALCON FAN!!!!!!! TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO FALCONS!!!!
"ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!"Ringold
By Doug
September 12, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this
What you have to say, and your picks are why I won’t allow the AJC in my house, along of course with your editor. Not to mention that the AJC is clearly the Dawg newspaper.
By Mark E Scherer
September 12, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this
Shultzee, by being a Falcon critic all these years; even up to this years first game. It is a little too late for you to hop on the Falcons bandwagon. Don’t you think? Don’t answer that question we already know the answer.
By Black Bart
September 12, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this
And to He11 with Ga Tech
By Jared
September 12, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
your pick (take the 6.5) for the jackets is right on… but take em to win straight up, as well. they’re just getting better every week and I wouldnt be surprised if they hold VT to less than 10 points. the over/under (40.5) is the more interesting bet on this game.
By H.WALKER
September 12, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
DAWGS ARE NERVOUS.CAN’T WIN EVERY GAME.
By Mike
September 12, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
Schutz,
When the Jackets win this weekend, will you then give them some respect?
Then again, who cares what you think.
You were wrong last week as well.
I will come back if I have any gardening questions.
Go TECH!
By JD
September 12, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
I really appreciate the team spirit, but the “ONE HEARTBEAT” (perpetually capitalized for emphasis) is getting a little annoying—especially when it is posted 3-4 time in a row every time it appears…
That said, I think GT wins in a close one, and the falcons lose a close one because they aren’t quite ready yet. The rest of the season will only see them getting better though, and big things are coming in the future…
By 74 Dawg
September 12, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this
Barry- the Falcons are a professional football team - translate : mercenaries. There ain’t no ‘one heart beat’ - there are 44 paychecks. Shultzie- my these techsters really get bitter over picks, don’t they? You were even nice about it too. Their team is actually showing signs of life. But I would remind them,it has for years won games they were not supposed to win, then when their fans get their hopes up, they choke against Va. or Duke or NC State. Let’s see how the next 4 or 5 games play out before we hand them the Toastal Div. title.
By gtforever
September 12, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this
GT nut…. I hope your right, but I wouldn’t be the house on GT blowing anybody out this year…… They had a tough time with BC, a VERY average team at best. I will submit that GT has a chance to win, but they will have to play a lot better than they did at BC……
Go Jackets……
By MissState
September 12, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this
Mississippi State will beat Aubarn, @$$ clown. Bad choice.
By Larry
September 12, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this
I suppose all of us Columbians should move to the armpit of the world, Atlanta, GA. Gay headquarters of the world not to mention redneckville. At least our local news is not a 30 minute litany on local murders. Sad.
By Jill
September 13, 2008 1:31 AM | Link to this
The Falcons will make the Superbowl. The reason is not because of their superior play, but the whole thing is fixed. Look at New England’s loss to the Giants. Think people think. Everything you see is not real.
By gt610
September 13, 2008 1:40 AM | Link to this
Larry,
At least we make money have plenty of jobs in Atlanta, plus between GT and GSU in Atlanta, we are about 3 times the school you are, and subtract one for UGA over in redneckville Athens, we are 2 times the school and class of Columbia…
By Southside Drug Rep
September 13, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this
ENOUGH of this crap. Let’t talk about what’s really important. I know y’all are tired of hearing me ask. However, WHEN WILL SOUTH CAROLINA PLAY OREGON STATE?!??
By darrell starks
September 13, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
FALCON WIN EASY 24 TO 13 TAMPA BAY HAS NO QUARTERBACK AND THEY ARE MISSING DEREACK BROOK WHO IS A FALCON KILLER IF THE FALCON DONT PLAY CONSERVATIVE AND DO A LOT OF PLAY ACTION PASS BECAUSE TAMPA WILL PLAY THE RUN FIRST IT WILL BE A EASY WIN. GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By OldGold
September 13, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this
GO TECH! THWG!
By tj
September 13, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this
This is not a smart A@# question. Does anyone know what Spurriers record is as a head coach against the Dogs?
By tj
September 13, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
This is not a smart A@# question. Does anyone know what Spurriers record is as a head coach against the Dogs?
By Larry
September 13, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this
You have one of the poorest and violent populations in the US. You better make money to live there in constant danger.
Oh, and by the way there is plenty to be paranoid about with Spurrier. He took a team far less talented and with their best player out and darn near beat you. He’ll be back next year and the next. It’s your little fantasy that he walks away but after today’s game it was obvious that reports of his death are greatly exaggerated.