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DEL.ICIO.USWeekend predictions: Alabama looks fishy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jeff Schultz
While the Georgia football team held top-secret practices this week because, as it turns out, that’s why they couldn’t knock anybody over in the South Carolina game, “Science” magazine reported some really shocking news last week.
Researchers at Tokyo University, which also can’t knock anybody over and yet somehow has eluded the SEC as a non-conference opponent, secretly used salmon as surrogate parents to hatch baby trout. This is a major scientific breakthrough, and great news for researchers in Flowery Branch, where they’re attempting to cross two cast-off quarterbacks in hopes of hatching season-ticket renewals. But I digest.
The Japanese scientists injected sperm-growing cells from rainbow trout into sterile Masu salmon, who, I’m guessing, were about to go the adoption route.
Which leads me back to our little Trembling Chihuahuas. They had closed practices this week. With any luck, they were held in Tokyo, because they need to be injected with a new personality.
They looked weak against South Carolina. They didn’t look much better against Western Carolina, which largely exists to make you look good.
Alabama is 3-0 under Nick Saban, who I’m fairly certain is the tragic result of crossing Pinocchio with snake sperm. He is a disciple of Bill Belichick. So you can understand why Mark Richt would suddenly be concerned about his practice turning into a YouTube production.
Nothing secret about the game: It’s ESPN’s GameDay.
But the result? Shocking! Salmon spawning trout! Dogs and Blocks, living together!
Take the 3 1/2. But the world learns: Bowsers in an upset.
Pros, Lies and Videotape
Panthers at Falcons: I don’t know why the Falcons wouldn’t let Byron Leftwich wear No. 7. Seems to me it would’ve been a great way to clear some inventory in the gift shop. Joey Harrington is a really a nice guy, but that’s not a warm embrace he’s about to feel. Carolina covers 4.
Chargers at Packers: Marty Schottenheimer got fired because he went 14-2 and lost to New England by a field goal in the playoffs. Norv Turner is 1-1 and just got drilled by the Patriots on national TV 38-14. As a head coach, he’s a pillow in Tombstone. But: Methinks L.T. goes nutso this game: Chargers win and cover the 41/2.
Lions at McNabb: Let me say that I believe I’m being edited differently because I’m not Presbyterian. Eagles win, but take Detroit and 6 1/2.
Colts at Texans: Matt Schaub is 2-0. I know, but it’s market correction week in Houston: Colts cover 6.
Bills at Patriots: Roger Goodell didn’t suspend Belichick and took some heat. So now he’s backtracking and wants to see more videotapes. What next, dust for prints? You’ve got a better chance still finding somebody on the grassy knoll. Pats win, but I invoke the NFL/two-TD rule: Take the Bills and 16 1/2.
Titans at Saints: Is it just me or was Reggie Bush better when he was lying about his parents living illegally in a free house? Saints cover 41/2.
Semi-pros, Lies and Videotape
Yech again: It’s one thing to lose to Boston College. It’s another to get completely waxed on your home field (total yardage: 527-267?) by a team you were favored to beat. But then it wouldn’t be a Chan Gailey team if it all made sense. Lose at Virginia, and the Clemson game suddenly becomes the plug in the drain. Tech covers 3.
Florida at Mississippi: Something you may not know: The Gators have lost three straight games in Mississippi. I figure this will go down in history, like the fact Custer actually ducked a few arrows. Florida covers 23.
Poultry at LSU: Steve Spurrier said this week, “I don’t want our guys to go down there with false belief that we have a great chance to win this game.” Know the difference between that and the doomsday talk of Georgia week? This time he’s right. If they don’t hyperventilate, Tigers cover 16 1/2.
Arkansas State at Tennessee: The Vowels ran for 37 yards in Gainesville. Now, if Phil Fulmer actually ran 37 yards, that would be something. (Thank you. Try the veal.) Tennessee wins, but the line’s too big. Hey, 19 (and a half), we can dance together.
Kentucky at Arkansas: If Rich Brooks wants another contract extension, he had better push for it soon because Andre Woodson’s leaving in January. Kentucky 3-0? And they haven’t even played Georgia yet! Enough: Arkansas covers 6 1/2.
PROFIT MARGIN
In summation: Slimski
Last week: 7-4 straight up, 5-4-2 against the line
Quarterly report: 20-9 straight up, 16-10-3 against the line
(Totals have been adjusted to reflect a loss erroneously credited to win total last week, thanks to alert readers who clearly have no life, no job and no purpose other than to give me grief, which is amazing considering we’re not related. Also, as clarification spread “pushes” are credited as ties, because, dude, I’m not Vito the Bookie and that’s the way they do it in Vegas, less the “juice.” )
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By Buford
September 20, 2007 7:51 PM | Link to this
AL did not need to spy…Dogs go home crying about a whipping! Even Cox cannot save that game!
By Dawg are want to be's
September 20, 2007 7:55 PM | Link to this
This redneck team UGA is wash up. The bama rednecks will win!
By Mikey
September 20, 2007 8:17 PM | Link to this
How do you cause mass confusion in Tuscaloosa ? Go to Wal mart and have “bubba” paged. Dawgs 30 Redneck toilet paper wearers 22
By benny
September 20, 2007 8:20 PM | Link to this
if not for stupid coaching alabama loses last week, if not for bad play calling we are undefeated. i think we learned a lesson and will roll over the tide, go to moreno and go dogs.
By BJohnDawg
September 20, 2007 8:36 PM | Link to this
Georgia runs the ball right down the weak Bama defensive line.Once run is established Stafford has big day.
Bama moves and scores on Matinez’s bend and break defense with ease.Last ball belongs to Georgia and they finish the drill.
Ga 28 Bama 24 (At least that is the way it ended in my dream).
By Realist
September 20, 2007 8:38 PM | Link to this
Jeff..you previously said GA 24 AL 16 on their way to a 12-1 season and BCS
By Roll Tide!!
September 20, 2007 8:39 PM | Link to this
Please. The glory days are back at Bama. We go undefeted this year but a close one at Awwwburn. Dawgies are pretinders. You heard it hear from Jeff in Gadsden. Tide 44 - UGA 13. Take it to the bank BABY! UGA will be okay maybe next year but right now they suck. Lamecocks tried to give the game to them and UGAg woiuldn’t take it. Every year you guys think you are so hot, sometimes even going undefeted to UT or UF and then you get those silver briches whupped!! Pretinders. Bama in an upset of USC in the NC game 34-31. You heard it hear and you can take it too the BANK BABY!!!!! ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDE!!!!!
By Jim
September 20, 2007 8:41 PM | Link to this
Go Moreno…I can’t wait to see him dance like a 3 year old girl after gaining 2 yards! Act like you have been there before, son. If Richt is so scared of Saban that he is “closing” practice…what on earth will he possibly do before the Florida game?
By Brent
September 20, 2007 8:54 PM | Link to this
Jeff Schultz, I and everyone else should feel Dumber after reading this and everything else you write!
By I Still Have All My Teeth
September 20, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this
Calm down butt wipers Saban, is in fact the second coming of Christ, wait Jesus would not cheat by spying. This is a match up between two teams on the verge of something special but maybe a year or two away.
By D-Man
September 20, 2007 9:01 PM | Link to this
Alright you guys..it’s what you have all been waiting for…the D-Man’s in the house and he’s a got this weeks prediction for you. Yes, I am refering to the Ga-Bama game. Here’s the deal. Saban was lucky real lucky to get out of the Arkansas game a winner..just think how the Bama faithful would be moaning about him giving up the 21 point lead if he would have lost!! But I digress…Anyway, I think the Ga team going into hibernation this week is a good thing. Richt always comes out with a good game plan when he is faced with the prospect of facing an SEC opponent on their home turf. And can you imagine how excited Moreno and Brown must feel knowing they will be facing the BAMA players that gave up so many running yards to McFadden and company? Man, Ga should get the run game cranked and I can see BAMA wore out by the half! Stafford will have a game very much like he did at Auburn last year…BAMA’s secondary is suspect and Stafford will expose it. Look for Martinez dialing alot of pressure for John Parker Wilson…all in all I see a runaway game by the 4th…the BAMA faithful will be leaving for the parking lot by the 4th quarter. And thats the way it will be…GA-35, AL-13. Bet on it.
By Hairy Dawg
September 20, 2007 9:02 PM | Link to this
Roll Tide…you are an idiot. You will lose to UGA, FSU, LSU, and Saban will get caught for cheating. Wake up…DAWGS win in a close one!
By UA FAN in GA
September 20, 2007 9:03 PM | Link to this
I think (hope) that UA wins in a close one. These are two upper middle class teams that can’t keep up with UF or LSU but they will battle it out amongst themselves. UGA doesn’t have the running game that Ark. has so that doesn’t worry me but we will see if the dogs have any more weapons.
BTW, how lame is Schultz’s article?? I don’t care that he picks UGA… It is the AJC for God’s sake - but the article sucked.
By Scott
September 20, 2007 9:10 PM | Link to this
To paraphrase Billy Madison:
Mr. Schultz, what youve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone reading this ‘article’ is now dumber for having read it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
By GA making fun of AL is ridiculous. The SAT's are 48 and 49/50
September 20, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this
The articles that Schultz writes are the worst EVER. This is no exception!!!!!
Could this guy please get canned. What a joke.
By Tide Rolls
September 20, 2007 9:20 PM | Link to this
This is why Rush Limbaugh calls this the “Atlanta Urinal and Constipation.”
By D-Man is an idiot
September 20, 2007 9:21 PM | Link to this
D-man,
You are as idiotic as Schult’s article: This is a toss up game but your prediction is missing one thing besides reason: UGA doesn’t have a RB named McFadden.
Go take your meds.
By UOA1992
September 20, 2007 9:40 PM | Link to this
Your comments are pathetic and insulting to UA. Perhaps CMR closed practice because UGA has not played well all season and lost to the only quality opponent that they played. I am glad that I don’t pay to have your crap delivered to my doorstep.
By Bettermanthanshultz
September 20, 2007 9:47 PM | Link to this
Sherman needs to come back and finish the job, starting at quite possibly the least professional, most laughable excuse for a newspaper outside of the Bay area. I can’t imagine anyone actually paying for a subscription to the rag. Mr. Shultz needs to self-copulate, but I suspect he does the best he can most nights already.
By the way, judging by the spelling and grammar ability displayed in the comments, it appears that the Georgia lottery simply isn’t getting the job done.
By gatorhater
September 20, 2007 10:00 PM | Link to this
I read SEMEN and thought I was on one of those pay sites.
Thank you for making me feel dirty about reading a ‘sports’ article.
Saban gets no kisses from drunk Bama fans on the runway this week. UGA wins.
Mark Richt extends his road victories to 11 for 12
By SECFANSAREHILARIOUS
September 20, 2007 10:15 PM | Link to this
If UGA finds some offense and Tide some run D then expect a tight, sloppy game. Classic SEC. Gotta pull for the Dawgs though.
For everyone ripping on Shultz: You really should learn to appreciate real wit and humor. Football is close to God in the South, but unfortunately being petty and tiresome seems to be as well.
But keep it up. I’m sure Shultz gets a kick out of the love and it is the frothing haters that will keep him planted in the job.
By John
September 20, 2007 10:21 PM | Link to this
you remind me of those racists. Quit being so judgmental. I’ve lived all over the country, and I know that Georgians, Alabamians, and S. Carolinians, among others, to be the best people in the world.
I think the only ones who are so judgmental like Schultz, are probably insecure and racist themselves.
By no mcfadden
September 20, 2007 10:24 PM | Link to this
No we don’t have a Mcfadden, but WE DO HAVE KNOwshon And on top of that we have Quarterback. Dawgs by 10 +
By Long Arm of the Law
September 20, 2007 10:25 PM | Link to this
Jeff your an idiot!! I can’t believe you get paid for crap like this! Get a job loser.
By Randy Layman
September 20, 2007 10:44 PM | Link to this
How unprofessional you are referring to the South Carolina Gamecocks as poultry when you didn’t refer any other team in a derogetory manner. You attempt at being funny is another is just another example of the ‘sore loser’ attitude of most UGA fans. UGA students flipping off Gamecock fans at the stadium, your tacky, disgusting and vulgar T-shirts about our coach, turning the scoreboard off 1 second after the game ended, and your attitude that somebody other than your players failing to score more points than the opponent is the reason you lost a game. Grow up and quit acting like a bunch of sore losers.
By JR
September 20, 2007 11:00 PM | Link to this
For Gods sake Jeff, it’s digress no digest!
By schultz is an idiot
September 20, 2007 11:02 PM | Link to this
No McFadden,
You sir are an idiot and should leave the football talk to the grownups.
Case in point.
Yes, you have a QB named Stafford. We also have a QB named Wilson. Look at the stats…THEY ARE DEAD EVEN! But guess what?? Wilson is better than Blake Mitchell. :)
PASSING GP Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GJohn Parker Wilson 3 120.56 55-98-3 56.1 666 4 44 222.0 Matthew Stafford 3 129.96 51-88-1 58.0 621 4 47 207.0
By Jumbo
September 20, 2007 11:05 PM | Link to this
Get off Shultz’s case and get on the subject of football, you angry pathetic people.
Dog’s in a close one? I don’t think so. UGA will dominate and will gain a lot of respect Saturday night.
If Bobo doesn’t act like a Bozo and gives the ball to Moreno, we will win-o big-o. UGA 30 AL 10.
By hop
September 20, 2007 11:06 PM | Link to this
it is amazing what one win will do to a team that has been at the bottom of the well for a loooooooog time!
dawgs make it three in row over the tide and the liar!
By WHAAA?
September 20, 2007 11:06 PM | Link to this
Jeff, Once again after reading your column I feel like I am from Alabama. Slow witted and inbred.I hope the DAWGS show better skills this weekend than your own journalism capabilities.ROOOOLLL TURD!!!
By Jumbo
September 20, 2007 11:14 PM | Link to this
Oh, one more thing I forgot to mention/ask.
When did we stop rushing punters? It is as though we give every punter on every team a free kick. I am not saying that we need to go after the punter and try to block one or two a game (that would be nice though) but we don’t even rush anybody. Eventually some other coach is going to notice that we turn and run down field on EVERY SINGLE punt, which will certainly lead to a fake punt and game turning momentum.
It would be okay if our punt return team led the nation in returns but we don’t even excel in that, so setting up for a return and not rushing the punter is just senseless. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Watch Saturday night.
By Stracener
September 20, 2007 11:15 PM | Link to this
Jeff, Jeff, Jeff. Here you are again spewing forth more of your second rate venom. Bama bashing once again. I realize that you get off on kicking the Bama nation. Kick while you can small fry because you know just like everyone else that Bama will be back on top in the SEC. Build a bridge and get over it Jeffy.
By PUPS GROW UP !
September 20, 2007 11:18 PM | Link to this
I predict the next major Meth bust in the South to be somewhere near Tuscaloosa. Undefeated, National champs, Beat USC- Are you kidding me ! I don’t know if Meth causes delusions - but the lack of teeth in Bama leads me to believe that it must. Dawgs figured out Saban last time we played. We will do it again ! Dawgs-28 , T.P.U(Bama)-17
By jp
September 20, 2007 11:24 PM | Link to this
Am I the only person who is tired of Schultz calling the Dogs the “Trembling Chihuahuas,” or what? If Schultz (sporting either “Blue-Steel” or “Le Tigra” in his headshot) was a beat-writer for the Dogs, the ACJ would have thought that Georgia closed practices three years ago. I wonder if Schultz is “man enough” to ask Kade Weston or Danell Ellerbe to their faces what they think of the name?
Also Dog fans, if any of you don’t know, Josh Kendall (Macon Telegraph) is one of the best writers out of the whole bunch covering the Dogs on a daily basis - check him out if you haven’t. Oh, and the Chattanooga paper does a pretty good job too. Plus, its fun to read about Tennessee when they’re losing.
macon.com/bulldogs
timesfreepress.com
By gobama
September 21, 2007 12:04 AM | Link to this
Mr. Schultz I rather enjoy you columns from time to time. For the most part they are very interesting and entertaining. However, I don’t think you are being paid for your journalistic value. Could it be you bosses are making fun of you behind you back.
By TiredofJeffSchultz
September 21, 2007 12:36 AM | Link to this
I will be glad when AJC fires Jeff Schultz. You are a pathetic excuse for a hometown beatwriter. I lose brain cells reading your stupid articles, and if I were a DAWG, I would kick your azz every chance I got. Go get a real job and work for a living because you suck at sportswriting. GOOOOOOOO DAWGS!
By Jarrodmon
September 21, 2007 12:42 AM | Link to this
It’s always entertaining to read fans of Alabama and UT log on with posts full of misspelled words. It’s also nice that Bama fans got to feel like contenders for a couple of weeks. UGA 34 Alabama 17.
Why don’t they marry virgins in Alabama? “Because if she ain’t good enough for her family, she ain’t good enough for ours!”
By OJ
September 21, 2007 12:56 AM | Link to this
Bama’s O-Line isn’t Man enough to Man-up and run on the Dawgs. I’m sure they could boy-up or girl-up but its going to take more than that againt us. Gooooo Dawgs!
By King Nick Saban
September 21, 2007 1:13 AM | Link to this
oh, i’m gonna show you inbreds some fish… i’m gonna kick your a*******es back to the shacks you grew up in. jarrodmon, i’m comin’ for you special…
By UGA rolls tide
September 21, 2007 2:03 AM | Link to this
Dawgs always pick it up when their backs are up against a wall. Remember Auburn last year? They’ve always known how to win the big games, even if it’s not 1980. And I really hate it when ESPN hypes teams from week to week (e.g. Alabama) just because they win one lousy game. I like what Chris Fowler writes in his latest ESPN column — that he doesn’t think UA has ever won when the Game Day crew visits Bryant-Denny stadium. And they’ll be back on Saturday. So why break the tradition now?
Bottom line: UGA has more talent and will win if they show up. Dawgs will roll over the elephants.
JR: Not to defend the column (it’s just plain weird), but Schultz MEANT “digest” — that’s the point. Brent: If you’re going to bold a comment … at least say something. D-Man is an idiot: The dawgs don’t have McFadden, but they probably get Lumpkin back. So that’s Brown, Moreno and Lumpkin. Who needs McFadden and company? For UGA it’s about catching the freakin’ ball and decent play from the o-line. Randy Layman: South Carolina is poultry. For reference — see LSU game on Saturday. I want to see what Spurrier says at the end of that one.
By TD Carey
September 21, 2007 4:12 AM | Link to this
Sure, Bama has looked good. Yes, they do have good coaching, BUT, they also have Shula’s recruits who are doing the good playing. Shula would have done well this year also, the first real year without the effects of sanctions.
By King Nick Saban
September 21, 2007 4:37 AM | Link to this
we are going to hurt your pansy running backs. you don’t have the stones to stand up to my guys. you will be lucky to get out of this game with no major injuries. you have been warned.
btw, i will slap mark richt at midfield after i take his manhood
By SouthGATide
September 21, 2007 5:53 AM | Link to this
Pinnochio and snake sperm. For a long time, most folks with a few IQ points have taken the Atlanta Journal and Constipation with a grain of salt. Not even a grain here. Sir, you are an insulting jerk and have no business being allowed to publish drivel like youi’ve written in this article. The AJC should be ashamed.
By prince
September 21, 2007 6:22 AM | Link to this
This is my first time reading an article from this individual. This is ridiculous. It really doesn’t make any sense. I understand you write for the AJC, however you must admit uga bulldogs SUCKS and they are beneath the TIDE! Please tell me why Bama would need to spy on uga..? The only reason I could think of is to make sure both teams aren’t wearing the same color jersey’s.
By Bubba
September 21, 2007 6:23 AM | Link to this
“By TD Carey
September 21, 2007 4:12 AM | Link to this
Sure, Bama has looked good. Yes, they do have good coaching, BUT, they also have Shula’s recruits who are doing the good playing. Shula would have done well this year also, the first real year without the effects of sanctions.”
YOU’RE AN IDIOT
By dobearsbare
September 21, 2007 6:38 AM | Link to this
Wonder if the Dogs will be breaking out the Wildcat formation and snapping it straight to Moreno?
Oh, and solid Steely Dan reference there Jeff …
By SECisFootball
September 21, 2007 7:18 AM | Link to this
BAMA scores 25-30 points and win by 7-10. ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!
By jokester
September 21, 2007 7:25 AM | Link to this
What does an Alabama girl say when she’s having sex?
get off me daddy your squishing my cigarretes.
Dogs win a close one and Alabama remains the butt of our jokes.
Go Dawgs!!!!!!!!!
By jokester
September 21, 2007 7:34 AM | Link to this
What does an Alabama girl say when she’s having sex?
get off me daddy your squishing my cigarretes.
Dogs win a close one and Alabama remains the butt of our jokes.
Go Dawgs!!!!!!!!!
By jdawgs34
September 21, 2007 7:36 AM | Link to this
Again, another column which must have been written in another country. I guess it is creative, however I got nothing out of it…write articles that are of sound content…I am not against predictions…just dont use fish cloning to get a point, or much less anything said….jdawgs34
By GTforever
September 21, 2007 7:37 AM | Link to this
UGA wins this one! Just because Alabama football sux!
By Buck in the NW
September 21, 2007 7:37 AM | Link to this
I like your nickname for the Dawgs because they play like it. I’m posting this before the game, which I also think the Dawgs will pull the upset, because Carter Strickland article about CMR and the passing game says so many things about CMR’s philosophy, Eason approach to coaching and why the Dawgs are in danger of becoming a 2nd level team in the SEC. Read his article and draw your own conclusions. When you have the talent and the attitude, then 2nd and 10 is no big deal in today’s college game. Just look around the SEC East and watch how much todays offensives have changed in the last 3 yrs. I’m not sure if Goodman is a Jr. or Sr. but read Eason’s statement about what he told Goodman to do in the W. Carolina and wonder why it took him so long to figure that out. If I were a WR or a strong armed QB, and read that one article, Ga. would be OFF MY SHORT LIST IN A HURRY. I hope that CMR will make the vertical passing game a real part of the Dawg offense and not as he said, sometimes you have to go down field. He’s been protecting the young “OL so far and that IMO has been the right thing to do but from here on it’s time to open the play book and keep it open so Bobo can fully use the talent he has. Hate to be the one to break the news to Eason but you don’t break the spirit of the big ego, you coach a players ego into mature leadership. Notice Goodman’s use of the word “encouraging”.
By Dave
September 21, 2007 7:46 AM | Link to this
Everyone of you sounds like a redneck to me. Even though your names may not be Bubba you have Bubba in your blood.
By Mr. Fearless
September 21, 2007 7:57 AM | Link to this
You want some predictions? Talk to Mr. Fearless, he’s 33-6 this year.
http://www.fearlessfootball.com
By Another Ed
September 21, 2007 8:01 AM | Link to this
Hey GA fans lighten up. He picked you to win. He does this for comedic value. If you don’t like his articles, don’t read them. Don’t you figure his bosses like the fact that you all send so many responses to his articles? That means you are reading them! Now for the serious part, I figure GA will win because of the simple fact that Richt always has his teams ready to play a big conference road game. For some reason the team seems much more focused to play on the road than at home. I hope I am wrong, but GA by 3 late. And just so you know, your Brown, Moreno and whoever else you have does not come close to equaling McFadden. You may run for some yardage, but one back getting 200 yards just will not happen. You don’t have one good enough. Roll Tide.
By DirtyDawg
September 21, 2007 8:09 AM | Link to this
OK Buck from somewhere else, you tell me how much offenses have changed in the past three years - Florida?…Tennessee?…hardly. Seems to me those teams are pretty much doing the same things they’ve been doing. Kentucky? OK, I’ll give you that one, after all it’s amazing what you can do with a great quarterback and an OL. Vandy? Cutler’s gone. So that leaves South Carolina. Which makes me think that you’re talking about ‘The Real Deal’ (ego-wise) Steve Superior. Didn’t see him throwing the ball down field on first down all that much against us…and, by the way that game coulda and shoulda gone Georgia’s way. I don’t believe the game has changed all that much. You still win at the line of scrimmage. As Vince Lombardi always said - football is only blocking and tackling, everything else is secondary…and he’s still right today. We’ll find out this weekend if Georgia’s young OL and DL is progressing. And even if we don’t get it done Saturday, you can bet your bippy that they will get better over the season…CMR and his staff can coach ‘em up with the best of ‘em. By the way, what are you one of those ‘spys’ for some other team looking to ridicule UGA in the AJC?
By STephen
September 21, 2007 8:12 AM | Link to this
Roll Tide Roll Roll Tide Roll Around the Bowl and down the hole Roll Tide Roll
By NC Bama Fan
September 21, 2007 8:12 AM | Link to this
If GA wins it will not be because they run the ball down the throat of ‘Bama. for goodness sake, GA’s run stats are: 142 OKST 128 So. Car 140 W. Car.
Troy gained more yards on the ground than GA did against OKST. ‘Bama gained 313 on the ground against W. Car.
No the reason GA. will win is because of their defense and because of Stafford. ‘Bama has not seen a good defense yet, and to be honest they have not played against a good QB yet. Be realistic folks. ‘Bama puts no pressure on the QB and if you give Stafford time he will pick you apart. That is why GA. will go home with the victory in my opinion. We all know what opinions are like…, maybe mine will be proven wrong. Roll Tide!
By Mark
September 21, 2007 8:21 AM | Link to this
Bottom line: Alabama needed a series of questionable calls to beat Arkansas. Then with the longest delay for a yardage measurement (that was not even close) in the last 20 years. If the SEC has good officials GA wins by 10. If the SEC continues to wish for a reawakening of ‘the Bear’ and the Alambama tradition, they will allow pitiful calls to help AL to beat GA by 3. Look for the phantom hold or pass interference to the Tide’s best play!
By The Murf
September 21, 2007 8:26 AM | Link to this
There’s no way the Bills cover.
By John
September 21, 2007 8:26 AM | Link to this
Go JACKETS! Beat the Hoo’s in Hoo-ville!
By boydatl
September 21, 2007 8:35 AM | Link to this
wow! Roll tide is acting like a typical frenzied fan facing success for the first time in their life. undefeated??? when you could barely beat arkansas??? how logical. I am nervous about the dawgs and i’m a uga fan. But, i am confident as well. I’m sick of qbs with three names, Parker and Booty. After an emotional come from behind win, tide comes out flat due to being emotionally drained. I’ve seen it all too many times, especially with a team dealing with success for the first time in decades.
By SickAndTired
September 21, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this
Dawgs go down like Larry Craig….lay the points and win the cash.
By Bingo
September 21, 2007 8:39 AM | Link to this
Every week now it is becoming more obvious that Jeff Schultz is actually a reincarnation of Furman Bisher, Bama Hater. Keep on picking against them, your record in that area isn’t too good. Drink the Belichick to Saban to Richt conspiracy KoolAid too. Would you like a spiked cookie to go with it?
By Rob Hicks
September 21, 2007 8:39 AM | Link to this
Jeff: here’s an idea, think before writing. I cannot believe they pay you for this drivel.
By Go Dawgs
September 21, 2007 8:45 AM | Link to this
Georgia will win because of the Murphy Laws of College Football:
Teams that celebrate a big win one week will fall flat on their face the next (watch out Kentucky).
A team that hears all week they have no chance of winning will find a way to win (Don’t worry, be Appy).
I think it will be close. I say the halftime score will be 10-7 and the final will be 24-17. Go Dawgs!
By Sabanator
September 21, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this
I’m an Alabama fan and a lifelong Georgia resident. You UGA fans making your redneck jokes need to realize without Atlanta, Georgia is as big a redneck state as Alabama, if not more. Hate to break it to you. Roll Tide!
By Grits
September 21, 2007 8:51 AM | Link to this
I’m a Dawg fan, but I have a feeling the Bama is for real. Go Dawgs!
By BrizDawg
September 21, 2007 8:53 AM | Link to this
The missing ingredient to UGA’s lackluster seasons in recent years past has been a weak offensive line - there’s always been talent behind them. SEC Championships are won behind strong O-lines; they get no glory, but they’re critical for offensive success. Did anyone see the holes USC’s line opened up for their running backs? My grandma could’ve gotten 200y against Nebraska with those canyons! The UGA O-line this year? Young, inexperienced, small. Bulldogs, prepare yourselves for another lackluster season, continuing with a loss tomorrow. Next year won’t be that good either, we lose what few seniors we have and go to almost all freshmen and sophomores. Never bet against your team, right? Well I’m not putting money on Bama, but I remain cautiously pessimistic as every Bulldog fan should.
By jch
September 21, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this
Safest bet - UK and the points
The Cats are going to win this one on the road. The difference - UK’s offense is balanced, Arkansas’ is McFadden and a couple other guys running. UK’s defense held the #1 offense in the nation to 6 points in the 2nd half when the Cats’ defense should have been tired and worn down. They can’t stop McFadden (he’ll get his usual 200+ yards) but they will slow him down enough for Woodson & co. to out score the Hogs.
By Jordo
September 21, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this
I normally don’t comment but this is the most God-awful column I have ever read. Period.
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
September 21, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this
WTF..Without Atlanta, Georgia would be a redneck state? Ugh, do you rationalize everything in your life like this? Dude, ya need some help. On the laugh scale its a 10!
By Bert
September 21, 2007 9:15 AM | Link to this
BRENT & Jordo
I used to want a twin brother named Brent, but not anymore. You’re a moron, not Jeff Schultz. Jordo, what? My guess is you don’t normally comment because you can’t even spell your own name. At least I hope that’s not your name.
Schultzie, you’re the best thing about this sports page. Clever and, it seems, right about 68% of the time. Thanks for the humor and making me some money in Vegas with Vito.
By DawgLickBalls
September 21, 2007 9:19 AM | Link to this
At least we won’t have to listen to that GODAWFUL Larry Munson calling the game.
By shane
September 21, 2007 9:22 AM | Link to this
the key to this game is stafford.bama will load up on the line to stopmoreno and brown.they will also stay at home to guard against screens and draws.if stafford steps up uga will win,if he doesn’t it may be time to turn it over to cox.stafford isn’t very nimble in the pocket,he will need to release the ball quickly,but on target.he also needs to sense the rush,in other words,when to hurry and when to take his time and find his open man.he rushed two throws against usc when he wasn’t under pressure and threw poorly to two wide open recievers.no more high fast balls over the middle!sooner or later a db is going to return one of those for a td.goodman or bailey will be open deep early,stafford has to put the ball on target,and they have to make the catch.if the ball is well thrown,not high or behind the wr,it could be a td.stafford has a strong arm,but doesn’t seem to get enough loft on the deep ball.
By Eric
September 21, 2007 9:22 AM | Link to this
If “you’re” going to bash Jeff “here” in this blog, at least learn to spell. It’s not that far from Tuscaloozer or Athens to Auburn. We’ll give you free lessons. War Eagle!!!
By jc_atl
September 21, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this
Bama wins at home. While Arkansas exposed a tired Bama defense in the 3rd quarter, it was all McFadden, a weapon Georgia (and every other team in the country) seems to lack. Once McFadden’s bell was wrung, Arkansas was a very average team again.
The Bama fans are acting as if Saban had already walked on water and turned the same water into wine, so the stadium will be much like the Roman Coliseum and the Dawgs will be thrown to the lions - it will be a tough place to play.
By Tider faninAtlanta
September 21, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this
Proud Tide fan here and equally as proud to say this high six figure a year earner once called Alabama home. I suppose when you’re a Dawg fan and you come out of the gate overrated and overranked and you get your swampbutt smelling rear ends kicked the way yo did by SC, pointing fingers and calling names, the way Georgia sissies always do, could possibly make you feel better. Afterall, how you possibly feel good about your team that’s already chalking up an SEC loss this early in the game. Who is 3-0 and who is you overrated idiots. And who has the most national titles? LSU will own the SEC and then the Tide will, Georgia…on good day will be fourth at best in the SEC, possibly fifth. ROLL TIDE.
By tim
September 21, 2007 9:34 AM | Link to this
I think we are looking at 2 second place teams in our divisions. LSU and FL look like the real deal. I think GA has an advantage on defense and AL has advantage on offense. I think turnovers are once again going to be the key to the game. I have seen John Parker Wilson try to force some throws. I think GA wins in a close one. 24-20
By Tha Bahr
September 21, 2007 9:34 AM | Link to this
Fer you fellers that are tryN to represant tha tahd…
If your gonna pose..pose..
Its ROWEEEEEEEEEEEE TAHD ROWE baby
Now whar did I leave my meshback cap to throw over my mullet and head to Tuberville/Denny Stadium to watch my boyz play.. Dang I gotta go back for my wife beater shirt or stop by walmart and gets a new un.
By bamafanlivinginReality
September 21, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this
at the start of the year - i had bama going 8-4 losing to UGA, FSU, LSU and AU. I have since reconsidered the UGA loss. I really think that UA will pull it out this weekend in much of the same manner they pulled out the Ark win. Remember - Bama would have lost that game last year, so say what you want to about Saban, but he was the difference in the win last week and will be for this week. No national championship year this year, but in the very near future.
I love the enthusiasm though…
By jc_atl
September 21, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this
I love seeing Georgia and Bama fans calling each other rednecks. Having lived in both states for a considerable amount of time … you’re ALL rednecks.
By YellowIsTheColorOfP**S
September 21, 2007 9:48 AM | Link to this
Hey Roll Tide! It’s because of fans like you that Alabama has to hire a new coach every 2-3 years. Remember your probation? YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH DEPTH! In a few weeks you won’t be able to win the SEC West, much less the national title. You say Georgia fans think we’re great every year? What about Alabama? Your crazy fans still think it’s the 70’s with the Bear walking the sidelines!
By Tide Realist
September 21, 2007 9:51 AM | Link to this
Georgia and Bama are both not at thier best. Each have weaknesses and similarities. Well coached, no doubt. Solid but sometimes shakey quarterback play. A defense that shows up one play and doesnt the next.
Where I give Alabama the edge is on speical teams (Arenas leads the SEC on returns) and the Offensive Line (hehind all SEC Andre Smith and pre-season All SEc Center Antoine Caldwell), BUT, you have to give the dogs the egge on the D Line, and that could very well be where the game is won.
Bama is thin in the D. If its close, and Georgia can run the ball, it will go well for the dawgs. If Bama establishes run early, which opens man passing routes, look at Dawgs. It coule be a long night.
Its going to be a classic, and I couldnt eb more proud to be hosint what I consider the class of the SEC, the Georiga Bulldawgs. Best classiest fans by far, than any school in the SEC.
Im an Alabama grad and love them with all my heart, but after 10 years in GA, Ive come to appreciate the GA tradition and the way thier fans handle themselves. Auburn could take some lessons from GA on how to act with some class, whether winning or losing.
Its gonna be a great one. For those coming over to TTown, I hope you have a great time and get treated with the respect you deserve. Its a beautfil campus and stadium and should be wonderefl night. I live for nights like these!!!!
Roll Tide Roll !!
By dotty
September 21, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this
this possibly is the worst attempt at sports journalism that I have EVER attempted to read. Period.
By dotty
September 21, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this
this possibly is the worst attempt at sports journalism that I have EVER attempted to read. Period.
By dotty
September 21, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this
this possibly is the worst attempt at sports journalism that I have EVER attempted to read. Period.
By The best part....
September 21, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this
The best part of the season, whether you are a dawg or an tide fan, is that the Awbarn folk are keeping thier freakin mouths shut for once. AFter a 1-2 start, and losing to two horribly bad teams and searching for something good to hang thier hats on, its nice to see that minus a couple of world class RBs and defenenders, Brandon Cox is barely adequate at best.
Quentin Groves is a stud though. Holy hell that dude is a man for sure…..on par with McFadden on toughness and grit.
By notamullet
September 21, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this
Im an Alabama grad and love them with all my heart, but after 10 years in GA, Ive come to appreciate the GA tradition and the way thier fans handle themselves. Auburn could take some lessons from GA on how to act with some class, whether winning or losing.
Dang that Thumb up your behind still stings doesnt it Bammer…
No Matter what St Nick does just remember it will NEVER CHANGE 2002/2003//2004/2005/2006
Remember Happy Slappy/Hold the Rope/The Man W******* and Mikie were all going to be Saviours also.. Seems last time Bammer won was when Denise was saving tha tahd..
Tuskalooser whar the Mullet Lives and Tha Bahr does too.
By Ozzfest
September 21, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this
Geez, get a real job. This is some of the worst journalism I have ever read. A total waste.
By GADAWG47
September 21, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this
Jeff, I cant beleive the AJC would let you post such a stupid article. You must be a mix between a salmon and a catfish to write such a stupid article. I think the people who hired you should be under review. I have read first grader’s work that was more interesting.
Go Dawgs…Sic Em!!!!!
By Mayretta_Dawg
September 21, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this
Tider fan in Atlanta, “Who is 3-0 and who is you overrated idiots.” Who are you calling idiots? I mean, I know you make over six figures (WOW!) but can you string together a complete sentence??? GO DAWGS!
By John
September 21, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this
Go JACKETS! Beat the Hoo’s in Hoo-ville!
By Tide Realist
September 21, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this
Thanks for proving my point there “notamullet”. And I thought it was “bammers” who lived in the past? You better get ready to live in the past because your present SUCKS.
Im guessing your also “notagraduate” and “notanexplayer” eithe. Thats quite obvious.
Roll Tide !
By Big Boy
September 21, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this
TO REALIST: WE HAVE 2 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE LAST 5 YEARS. WHAT DOES ALABAMA HAVE, OH I FORGOT, THEY HAVE A 4TH QUARTER COMEBACK FOR THE FIRST TIME IN “4” YEARS!!!
By Bammer Nation
September 21, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this
What Alabama has, if you want to talk the present,and not the past, is a team full of extremely talented and winnign freshmen and sophmores, and huge jump on recruiting, and enough confidence and enthusiasm to part water.
Add that all up and it spells trouble for those who like to see the Tide suffer. The suffering is over folks.
By Seacoast
September 21, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this
Jeff,
Simply hilarious. Whatever they pay you to write isn’t enough. Rare is the sports columnist with such a fine sense of humor.
By FluffAlbright
September 21, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this
“Auburn could take some lessons from GA on how to act with some class, whether winning or losing.”
A gratuitous shot at your arch-rival is always a great way to show how classy you are. Nice try but you’re no different than the rest of the Bammers foaming at the mouth to end that losing streak.
By Steve Spurrier
September 21, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this
Well, we’re going to try and throw it around a little bit. Should be a good game. 16 1/2 is a little stout. We may lose, but it’s going to be a lot closer than 16 1/2.
By DirtyDawg
September 21, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this
Don’t exactly recall when I first heard this - and I’m surprised I haven’t seen it posted here yet today - but here goes: What do Alabama fans and worms have in common? They both can live off a dead bear for twenty (or is it thirty) years.
Sorry ‘bout that guys but the shoe still fits.
By Drew
September 21, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this
What are you writing about in “Weekend predictions: Alabama looks fishy?”
Do you read this stuff before you post it?
By Chad
September 21, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this
Hey Dawg fans…
If you haven’t noticed, the only half decent team y’all have played you loss to on your own turf.
You are going to be in for a world of hurt in Bryant Denny. Our D will dominate your young, inexperienced offensive line and will rule the secondary. Stafford will get very familiar with the grass at BDS.
Meanwhile John Parker Wilson will light up the Puppie Dog Defense and Terry Grant will tear up that overrated Defensive Line.
TIDE ROLLS… 41-24.
Roll Tide!
By mike
September 21, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this
First of all calling each other rednecks doesn’t determine the outcome of the game. Second, every one of the UGA fans that predict UGA to win always have a lot of “ifs” in there comments. Third, I am undecided about the class that UGA fans display after a loss. I was at the UGA/USC game and didn’t suffer any reprecussions from the fans. Many commented on a good game; however, a USC Tuba player was jumped after the game. Are these actions really necessary? I don’t think it’s classy. Wonder why they chose a band member to jump? Maybe that is the kinda of PR they teach at UGA. And lastly, I sure hope that Shultz isn’t a UGA grad, if so the English and Journalism departments should be ashamed of themselves.
On another note. Why would a writer demonstrate his/her lack of professionalism by drumming up baseless accusations and demeaning other people and programs? Based on this article, I think Shultz is a fish out of water.
By Big Al
September 21, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this
Bama Fans,
Will you idiots learn how to spell before making “pridictions”? Go Dawgs!
By AlabamaJack
September 21, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this
How come Jawga wins most of their games before they are played?????
By Bill
September 21, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this
What?
By mike
September 21, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this
To make comments about the spelling errors of others is like the pot calling the kettle black, don’t you think UGA fans would have learned how to spell Dogs and stop using southern ebonics at their institutions of higher learning.
By Hilarious
September 21, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this
Tide fans, what??? I understand you guys are excited about the new coach, and the come from behind win, and the fact AL is 3-0 but let’s be realistic…you barely beat a team, who at their best, epitomizes mediocrity. With that being said, I certainly don’t have any dillusions about GA either, they lost to SC for heavens sake but there’s no way AL is a better team than GA. The dawgs will win and it’s not going to be as close as everyone thinks. Looking forward to it.
By Babs Dooley
September 21, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this
What are you dog fans smoking? Bama’s defense is stronger than USC’s, so I expect Stafford to be in panic mode all day. That is unless he gets pulled after his 3rd INT
By mike
September 21, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this
Hilarious, You can’t be serious to think that UGA is better than UA. UGA couldn’t even score a touchdown against USC and you think the Dogs are a better team. There were numerous times UGA could have scored six but had to settle for three against USC. Red Zone proficiency is abysmal. That isn’t going to change.
By frightenedSECfan
September 21, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this
After reading the blogs and the Alabama media over the past week I have come to the conclusion that (1) Nick Saban is the greatest coach/human being in the history of mankind, (2) The Tide will dominate every team on or off their schedule including UGA, FSU, LSU and the New England Patriots and (3) the rest of us should simply fold our football programs, cancel all remaining games and retreat to our bomb shelters while there is still time.
By erattendant
September 21, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this
The Only Reason I hope The Mullet Nation wins agaisnt uGag is this.
I work the ER at UAB Hospital Saturday night.
If Saban Stumbles ,the beaten wives will be coming in like the Tide was with Katrina.
By Davis
September 21, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this
ROOLLLL TIDE ROOOLLLL…….
‘NUFF SAID…….
By Wallyworker
September 21, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this
Shucks ER guy you have it easy..I work at the Pratville Wal-Mart returns counter..What do you think Sunday morning will be like with all those shirts being returned if the Saint slips.
One Positive I will not have to wait in line to get my money back..If ya know what I mean.
By trailerman
September 21, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this
Hey Bama losing is Great News for me. It keeps my workforce busy repairing all that paneling in the trailers.
By Tahdambassadoor
September 21, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this
I would like to offer a tip to all Jawga fans vsiting Tuberville/Denny Stadium this Saturday..
Brings lots of small denomination bills..You will not believe the Flea Market setup around the stadium.I aint a Kiddin either.
By Tahdambassadoor
September 21, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this
I would like to offer a tip to all Jawga fans vsiting Tuberville/Denny Stadium this Saturday..
Brings lots of small denomination bills..You will not believe the Flea Market setup around the stadium.I aint a Kiddin either.
By what does salmon and japan have to do with UGA and UA game?
September 21, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this
Somehere between all the talk of Japan and fish…there was some AWFUL article about the UGA/UA game, I think. The AJC is a disgrace to the state of GA. Shultz is awful!
By J Dawg
September 21, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this
Mike, No “ifs” in this prediction…. Dawgs 23, Bama 17.
The Tide has been irrelvant for the past decade and now with a fortunate 3-0 start (that pass interference call was a gift) they have suddenly become legitimate contenders. I’m not buying it. Reality will set in Saturday night.
By mike
September 21, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this
J Dawg, When was the last time UGA was relevant on a national scale. I was laughing my butt off when I went to the UGA/USC game and watched on the big screen the highlights of the 1980 championship team. 1980? come on. nothing any more recently relevant. Every year UGA starts off highly ranked and end up disappointing their fan base. Don’t talk about relevance unless UGA has been so and they haven’t. They have won their share of SEC titles but it won’t be this year. They are already two games out of the hunt. The entire campus will go into cardiac arrest if they ever beat UF which isn’t going to happen any time soon. I will guarantee you this, Bama will win a national title before uga will. MR is a good coach but not a great one so get over it.
By Mr Oblivious
September 21, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this
The Tide has been irrelvant for the past decade ..
That is NOT TRUE.. they have ALWAYS BEEN LEGENDS in their own minds as recent as this morning.
The Tide has been irrelvant for the past decade ..
Actually the Comedy Channel has had a great current run with their coaches the past decade.
By J Dawg
September 21, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this
Mike, A little trivia… Who is the only team in the country to be rated in the AP top 25 at the end of the season for the last 10 years? Thats right, The Dawgs! It is also notable that we have finished in the top 10 in five of the last 10 years. While we certainly have not been regual title contenders, we have been one of the better and most consistent programs for the past decade.
It would take a small miracle for the Dawgs to win the SEC this year, but Alabama, in my opinion, would need an even larger miracle. But who knows, maybe the refs will keep gifting games to you at crucial moments and maybe the the Bear will rise from his grave… You gotta believe in Bammer football!
By Dwag with a big D*(#
September 21, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this
Bama scrapes by ArKansas and starts thinking they can play with UGA. Did you see the smack down we put on the great Auburn team last year? Bama fans better wake up and apologize before Saturday. We will forgive you for dreaming, but crush you in front of your fans anyway. Woof, woof, woof.
By Tommy
September 21, 2007 1:48 PM | Link to this
Just when I thought that my opionion of the AJC’s sports department couldn’t get any lower, I read this.
Good Lord. THIS passes for expert opinion in around here? It makes me ashamed to be from Atlanta. Jeff, did you copy this ‘article’ from a 12 year old?
Junk like this is why I tell every college kid that walks to my door trying to sell me an AJC subscription ‘no thanks, I’m not paying Bradley, Moore and Schultz’ salary.’
And it’s ‘digress’, not ‘digest’, Shakespeare. Give us just ONE serious, informative, engaging sports article. Just one. That’s all I ask.
And the Falcons will win, by the way. The only team that blows more winnable games than them is Carolina. 12-9, and everyone in the dome is comatose by the end.
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
September 21, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this
No MaFadden in the 4th, thats why the Tide barely wins. Come on! Saban, well CMR has held his on against him each having beaten each other in the SEC Title game and CMR having to suffer through 5 missed FG’s in a loss. I don’t think he fears this trip. Dogs Roll!
By William
September 21, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this
It is funny when you find a columnists that tries to be clever with his words. This article was awful. I saw on a football page where many people were making fun of the article. Who cares about trout humping chihuahuas?!!!! Sometimes the clever wordage works, this time it made the writer sound like an idiot “trying to sound smart”.
By T
September 21, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this
Jeff,
Your winning percentage at picking these things isnt much better than flipping a coin…
By Hilarious
September 21, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this
Mike, I respect your opinion and the fact you are an excited Tide fan…I understand, I know you guys are expecting great things but GA has been here for the better part of this decade, and by here I mean a consistant winning program, even when we struggled last year we pulled through with some clutch wins at the end and were ranked. I know Saban will do great things with that program and indeed, AL will be consistant contenders, however, it will not be this year. You guys have to give him some time to make the adjustments and he will. I can’t help but compare the ‘man enough’ saga last time we played, it was close but we were the better team…all the speculation and hype over Saban and Bama is creating that same scenario which will ultimately be Bama’s demise.
By 12 Time Champs
September 21, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this
Talking smack is fun with losers like Auburn and Tenn, but UGA is a class program just like UA. I look forward to our match ups whenever they come around. This will be a very close game with the winner being whoever plays better DEFENSE. By the way, that was one of the worst articles I have ever laid eyes on……….absolutely pathetic!
By Joe Bailey
September 21, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this
Schultzy, I appreciate your love for the Dawgs and your confidence in them beating Bama, but I am not that optimistic. Saban, whatever people might think of him is a first class college football coach and I have a feeling it’s going to be a long drive bach to Athens.
By Blind Homer
September 21, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this
Let,s see, Bama has home field and a way better coach, should be enough.
By Bahr Killer
September 21, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this
Talking smack is fun with losers like Auburn …Its been 5 Years since AU has been a loser to you Bammer Boy and Your Saint has not beat them yet either.
South Florida and MSU can talk smack to AU but as of now until Nov comes and goes and SPuaT has actually won agaisnt that school up the road ,you still have a thumb up your B—- and have for 5 long years havent you..?
By MariettaDawg
September 21, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this
Yes, this article totally sucked…but I am getting a kick out of watching these Tide fans try to spell and punctuate! Let me put this into language that can be understood in Tuscaloosa:
“Em ole Dawgs ar gonna whup Bammer’s a$$!”
By Hilarious
September 21, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this
Should have been enough in 02 as well…Oh wait, the all mighty Saban wasn’t there yet. He can’t play the game for your players, he might be a good coach but simply, Bama doesn’t have the caliber players to do it this year.
By tim
September 21, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this
Dear bama fans, what has georgia done that is relevant in the last few years is win 2 SEC championships. Alabama had a losing record last year. Give me a break. And then to bring up that FL has won every year is a joke. If you want to talk recent history talk about GA beating you 2 times in a row or Auburn kicking the crap out of you every year. Wow you beat ARK with a little help from the refs. feel good about that. I guess that you might not lose 7 games like you did last year. You may win the battle for 2nd place in the West. Those national championship talk might be a little premature. Not to say that UGA is going to be giant killers this year either but I bet we give John Parker Wilson a nice welcome to the SEC. I hope he throws those dead duck deep balls against us.
By tim
September 21, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this
Jeff Schultz, I think you accidently posted your rough draft. Is that really the article you meant to post. Go look at David O Briens article about the Braves. Reread your own article. Hit the delete button rapidly and start over. We all make mistakes but don’t allow this piece of trash article to stay online any longer. You can even keep the same predictions
By haze74
September 21, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this
Um… what? I’m not even sure w/ Schultz just said. But I think he ended his article w/ a Go Dawgs.
By jay
September 21, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this
JEFF SCHULTZ, LEAVE! WE DON’T LIKE YOU OR YOUR COMMENTS, NO.7 BELONGS TO M.VICK, WE WANT TO CLEAN HOUSE WITH YOU AND YOUR AJC PALS!! NOW’S THERE’S YALL NUMBERS!!!
By 12 Time Champs
September 21, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this
My post didn’t attack you or UGA, I was talking about how classy of a match up it has been in the past. Them you attack me? Nice. Stay Classy Bahr Killer and Tim.
I wonder if you feel so confident as to put your money where your mouth is? I bet no.
Bama gutstomps UGA tomorrow night in T-town and WELCOMES stafford to a real SEC team.
38-17 Bama.
By NC Bama Fan
September 21, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this
Any sane ‘Bama fan would have told you in August that 2-3 was possible, 3-2 was good, 4-1 great, 5-0 unbelievable. The reason the fans are over the top is the coach seems to preach a message the players are buying. Excellence is what is demanded. Good is not good enough, they must push to be excellent.
Everyone figures ‘Bama will not win the NC this year, and most think the west is out of reach. What is in reach is a quality, competitive team that can over achieve what was predicted prior to the season. Win this week and great things are possible. Lose this week and a good season is still possible.
I think GA. wins a close one. The defense is the best ‘Bama will have seen. I look for a defensive struggle with points at a premium. I figure GA. wins late.
Now if there is poor weather throw it all up on the air.
Roll Tide.
By 12 Time Champs
September 21, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this
Oh yea, I almost forgot……
What does Auburn have to do with the game tomorrow night? Oh, that’s right, nothing……
Good luck, you will need it. I guess if I had lost to South Carolina I would resort to crap like that too.
By Porksword
September 21, 2007 5:30 PM | Link to this
Posted by Roll Tide:
“Please. The glory days are back at Bama. We go undefeted this year but a close one at Awwwburn. Dawgies are pretinders. You heard it hear from Jeff in Gadsden. Tide 44 - UGA 13. Take it to the bank BABY! UGA will be okay maybe next year but right now they suck. Lamecocks tried to give the game to them and UGAg woiuldn’t take it. Every year you guys think you are so hot, sometimes even going undefeted to UT or UF and then you get those silver briches whupped!! Pretinders. Bama in an upset of USC in the NC game 34-31. You heard it hear and you can take it too the BANK BABY!!!!! ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDE!!!!!”
This must be one of those morons who think two rolls of toilet paper and a box of chemical detergent strapped to his otherwise useless skull is clever.
By Porksword
September 21, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this
12 Time Champs: Bought and Paid for courtesy of the Big Cheating Bear; one of the chief reasons for NCAA sanctions.
By Dawg are want to be's
September 21, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this
just because you and AJC and some hater hate mike Vick, vick is the only real#7 in Atlanta. wish we could trade you and hope you do some kind of crime so you can be gone. other than trying to be a sport writer. love you Vick and hope the Falcon can win. UGA $ux’s . Jeff you should sell a book how to be a redneck and sell it at Georgia Games! It should sell!!!
By bob
September 21, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this
JEFF
APPRECIATE YOUR COLUMNS,WHY DOES IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO SCROLL DOWN TO MAKE A COMMENT? KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
By Big Dawg
September 21, 2007 7:36 PM | Link to this
Another Ed you said the below,
And just so you know, your Brown, Moreno and whoever else you have does not come close to equaling McFadden. You may run for some yardage, but one back getting 200 yards just will not happen. You don’t have one good enough.
While I agree that one of our backs won’t rush for 200 yards I have to disagree with you as to the reason this won’t happen. The reason it won’t happen is because Coach Richt rotates his RBs so no one Tailback will get enough carries or get into a rythem carrying the ball. As for Knowshon Moreno he does have the talent and while he may not have proven he is in McFadden’s league he sure has shown flashes of it in the first three games when he has played.
Go Dawgs
By Billy
September 21, 2007 10:28 PM | Link to this
The only good Dwag, is a dead dawg! ROLL TIDE ROLL in T town Saturday nite………………..