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Bulldogs need not fear LSU in title game

By Mark Bradley | Monday, November 12, 2007, 08:59 PM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution


Mark Bradley

Immediately after Georgia’s breakthrough in Jacksonville, a best-case scenario took root. Let Tennessee win the East, went the thinking, and get pounded in the SEC championship game by LSU. That would put the Tigers in the BCS title game and the Bulldogs, assuming they finished 10-2, in the Sugar Bowl.

Nice plan.

Needs revision.

There’s no longer cause to believe Georgia would get pounded by anyone anywhere. Would the Bulldogs be favored against LSU on Dec. 1? No. Were they favored against LSU in the same game in 2005? No. Georgia won by 20 points then. Georgia might well win again now.

Imagine the pressure that would fall on LSU, being ranked No. 1 but again having to play Georgia in a building named the Georgia Dome. Imagine the glee with which Mark Richt, who’s having the happiest season of his life, would embrace being the underdog but having a decided fan advantage in what’s supposed to be a neutral site. Imagine the enthusiasm his Bulldogs, who scored an aggregate 87 points against Auburn and Florida, would bring to such an appointment.

LSU manifestly isn’t unbeatable. It lost to Kentucky. (Georgia will not lose to Kentucky on Saturday.) The road to ruin is paved with comparative scores, but these are irresistible: The Tigers beat Florida and Auburn in Baton Rouge by a total of 10 points; Georgia beat the same teams, with only one of the games being staged in Athens, by 37 points.

The Tigers have had the nation’s best collection of talent for three seasons now, and they didn’t win a national championship or even an SEC title in 2005 or 2006. There’s massive weight on Les Miles to do as Nick Saban did, and there are moments when Miles makes you wonder if he knows what he’s doing. Like last season at Auburn, when his team didn’t throw the ball in the end zone on its final possession. Like this year against Auburn, when LSU allowed the clock to tick down to 0:01 before posting the winning points. (Don’t tell me Les planned it that way with a chronometer; he seemed as stunned as everyone else in the aftermath.)

If Georgia lacks a Glenn Dorsey, LSU lacks a Knowshon Moreno and a Matthew Stafford. The two Bulldogs are on the fast track to national celebrity, and their partnership could be the school’s most distinguished since Frank Sinkwich and Charley Trippi. Eric Zeier and Garrison Hearst amassed huge numbers, but their teams never won even a division title. Herschel Walker needed Buck Belue to complete the occasional pass — in the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame, he completed exactly one pass — but their burden wasn’t equally apportioned.

Moreno and Stafford are forging a beautiful symbiosis. Stafford is throwing less to greater effect. Moreno is finding holes because defenses can’t jam the line for fear Stafford will throw long. That the Bulldogs beat Florida and Auburn for the first time in the same season since 1982 was startling; that their raging offense manhandled two ferocious defenses was astonishing. (Only in 1942, the Sinkwich/Trippi championship season, had Georgia scored more than 87 points in those two games, beating Florida 75-0 but losing to Auburn 27-13.)

If you’re LSU and you’re fully expected to win the national championship, would you want to play the hottest team in the country 75 miles from its campus? If you’re LSU, wouldn’t you be rooting hard for Tennessee to beat Vanderbilt and Kentucky and spare you that assignment?

No self-respecting Georgia fan should be pulling for the Vols. If the Bulldogs reach the SEC title game, they won’t embarrass themselves. Heck, they might even leave with a third SEC championship in six seasons, and wouldn’t that be something given the way this all began?

What was it Steve Spurrier said after South Carolina beat Georgia nine weeks ago? “It wasn’t like they were some big, powerful team.” Maybe the Bulldogs weren’t then, but they are now. They don’t need to duck LSU. LSU might need to duck them.

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By dandydawg

November 12, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this

Right On! I say go Vandy and/or Wildcats. I want the chance to play LSU.

By Nick

November 12, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this

FIRST!!!

By Dave

November 12, 2007 9:10 PM | Link to this

Numero uno

By ClassicCityDawg

November 12, 2007 9:10 PM | Link to this

It’s nice to think about the what-ifs from time to time, but the Dawgs need to take care of business against Kentucky first. Then we can talk about all the scenarios. Kentucky has too much talent on offense to overlook.

By St. Nick

November 12, 2007 9:13 PM | Link to this

NOT first!

By dandydawg

November 12, 2007 9:15 PM | Link to this

No Nick. You are second! LOL! I am First! Better luck next time and Go Dawgs!

By seriously?

November 12, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this

right now, uga even if they won out couldn’t play in the sec championship game… getting ahead of ourselves are we? oh yeah spurrier was right and still is

By DwayneL

November 12, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this

Keep blowing the smoke up UGA fans as%! LSU will not loose to the Bulldogs should they be fortunate enough to make it to SEC Championship game. GEAUX TIGERS!

By Matthew

November 12, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this

…aaaaand THAT is exactly what I’ve been saying all along. Thanks for the lightbulb that should gradually be coming on above everyone’s head right now, and to think that there are so many in the Dawg nation just wanting a Bowl game without a chance to win the conference championship.
I will never cheer for Tennessee. Never, not against the Iraqi all-stars or the University of Tim Tebow. Never… unless it somehow helps Georgia. I hope Vandy finds it in themselves to put a hurtin on the Vols, then Kentucky does the same. I’ve got confidence in Richt, Stafford and my brother from another mother Knowshon! Glory Glory to ol’ GEORGIA!!!

By classicdawg

November 12, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs beat Auburn and Florida by a combined 37 not 33(42-30, and 45-20)!

By John Heisman

November 12, 2007 9:23 PM | Link to this

Don’t think georgia is going anywhere big after the mighty Yellow Jackets beat them. Face it, georgia vs. Georgia Tech will be a game to save Chan Gailey’s job. The mighty Yellow Jackets will rise up and defend Grant Field!! The players will protect their coach. Georgia barely won with better talent the last two years. By georgia week, our offense will be clicking like the well-oiled machine it is.

By ga dog

November 12, 2007 9:23 PM | Link to this

wow, great report mark, woke me back up, coach richt said we would be a pretty good team later on if we get through the schedule early ok, he was right and i love it, i believe we can beat lsu the way we are clicking now,hey this nick must be gay or a tech fan

By trailertrash

November 12, 2007 9:24 PM | Link to this

I would sell my 8 year old single wide to see uga in the jawja dome playin lsu

By Mark This Post

November 12, 2007 9:28 PM | Link to this

It’s all moot b/c uga is going to lose to Tech and the Sugar Bowl will look at uga and say… ‘no thanks’

By godawgswoofwoof

November 12, 2007 9:28 PM | Link to this

i gaive my wive 3 minutes of lovin afta we beat flowidah. i mite get 5 secunds if we play lsu.

By 3 Rivers jacket

November 12, 2007 9:29 PM | Link to this

My God Bradley you are really going way past your suck up to the dogs normal routine. I am embarrassed for you but then again you are a bandwagon guy. Stafford and Knowshon are good no doubt but let’s not have them all Sinkwiched and Trippied up yet. I do not think that Georgia can get to the BCS if Hawaii gets in. How can you voerlook the winner of the Big 12 in the Champ game and Oregon could jump LSU. That would put LSu in the Sugar Bowl and probably have Georgia looking from the outside. But I do not think the writers and coaches have the balls to jump Oregon over LSU unless LSU rerally stink it up the rest of the way. But there is no way that the Big 12 champion either Kansas , Missouri, or Oklahoma does not deserve the big game unless of course there is a major upset like Iowa St. over Kansas. I do not agree that Ky has no chance against Georgia. That game might be 45-44. It would be a shame if Georgia did all this stuff and while you are swapping spit with Mark Richt Tech beats the dogs. Not likely but this is a strange season.

By FOC

November 12, 2007 9:30 PM | Link to this

Chan is da man! Maybe he can turn it around.

By go tech

November 12, 2007 9:32 PM | Link to this

John Heisman -

Update - Tech is no longer in the SEC, therefore a loss to Tech would mean absolutely nothing for the SEC race.

By allbarnfan

November 12, 2007 9:33 PM | Link to this

us folk at allbarn hate dem dogz. whys dey have to beet us again. us sec folk jus beet each other downs. go sec and beet those big 13 teems.

By GT76

November 12, 2007 9:34 PM | Link to this

GT wants/needs to beat UGA more than UGA needed to beat FLA. With articles like this and DAWGS even thinking of blogging ahead to a bowl game just brings goose bumps of joy to Yellowjacket fans. Keep it up, keep looking to January DAWGS!

By LSU Education?

November 12, 2007 9:36 PM | Link to this

DwayneL… good thing Louisiana State does not address proper spelling within it’s curriculum. Within our school system, we spell it “lose”… good luck in voc school.

By barkmadley

November 12, 2007 9:36 PM | Link to this

I want to marry Mark Richt. I am so in love with da Rev. Richt. I wish he would try some of his motivation techniques on my sphynchter.

By Eric C.

November 12, 2007 9:38 PM | Link to this

DwayneL…speaking of “loose,”

LSU will NOT be loose in the SEC championship game. For them, it will be a potential stumbling block on the way to the NC game. There is a good chance LSU will come out playing “not-to-lose” and get their a*******es kicked…especially if they are unfortunate enough to play UGA.

GO DAWGS!!!

By 2N4YEARS

November 12, 2007 9:38 PM | Link to this

Good article, Bradley. Although it was 37 points, not ‘33’. (42-30=12, 45-20=25) But who’s counting??

By jizinstricht

November 12, 2007 9:39 PM | Link to this

I love my richt. he is so sexy

By Dawg in S. Mississippi

November 12, 2007 9:41 PM | Link to this

Mark, you’re spot on! I spent the weekend of the LSU/UA game with LSU fans and they told me they are rooting for UT b/c they do not want to play UGA for fear they will lose. I hope UT loses (and we win out),so I can again be the only Dawg amongst Tigers watching UGA kick butt!! Go Dawgs, Beat The Wildcats!!

By godawgs

November 12, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

i’z gonna sail my neckcar tix to see jwja in da dume agisnt dem tiggers. supabowl here we come.

By GW

November 12, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

The idea of not wanting to play for the SEC championship is ludicrous. Even if LSU meets and beats Georgia so what? Heck, Tennessee could beat LSU.

By Lee

November 12, 2007 9:44 PM | Link to this

Sorry Bradley, you’ve been drinking your bathwater! The Dogs win a couple of games and suddenly you think they are good enough to beat Kansas, Oregon, Oklahoma and LSU. They are a good team, but……they ain’t that good. How many SEC teams are in the top ten? How many are in the big 12? WAKE UP! I know you have to help sell newspapers, but shouldn’t live in a fantasy world!

By DoggPoundGC

November 12, 2007 9:44 PM | Link to this

It’s gonna take a lot of luck…but maybe the lady’s on our side…I said from week 3 that Knowshon was gonna be a beast and that he and Stafford would eventually battle each other for Heisman recognition as soon as their junior years together…

These guys are facing the gauntlet

Go Dawgs!

By odell

November 12, 2007 9:45 PM | Link to this

I wonder if Knowshown has an Escalade like Odell got.

By looser

November 12, 2007 9:47 PM | Link to this

Bark Madley is such a looser to pull for uga and his hunny rev. richt. go all barn.

By John

November 12, 2007 9:48 PM | Link to this

Mark ….You caught the Tiger by the tail. There is no way LSU wants to play Georgia in the SEC championship game.

By Eric C.

November 12, 2007 9:50 PM | Link to this

There are some REALLY sick people on this blog…please let up on the CMR remarks. If you are that frustrated with GT playing 2nd fiddle to UGA, please get some counseling.

By Ringleader

November 12, 2007 9:53 PM | Link to this

LET THE BIG DOG EAT

By Tom

November 12, 2007 9:53 PM | Link to this

DwayneL is in D.E.N.I.A.L. … UGA absolutely has the ability to beat LSU — that’s the way it has been several years in a row now; NOTHING’S changed except that UGA is an even better team now. Just accept it … you’ll feel better dwayne.

By barkmadley2

November 12, 2007 9:55 PM | Link to this

i know my math be bad sometimes foolz. i wetnsa to kentukkys jurnulizm skool and it aintz nown for itz book smartz. i’z like a my st. richt. he’z da men. he beetz dem lower class SEC teemz. i knows 37 is not 33 like’s my previous post. go dawgs in foosball and catz in bball. bye bye tubby helo garner webb

By Sorry Lee

November 12, 2007 9:59 PM | Link to this

Lee… don’t jump on the Kansas bandwagon. Look at their SOS… who have they beaten? No need to worry… it will ALL play out in a few weeks. When bowl bids are handed out, the Big 12 will be down to one team within the BCS top ten.

By harrick

November 12, 2007 9:59 PM | Link to this

Question 1: How many points is a 3 point basket worth?

By Get the Picture

November 12, 2007 10:00 PM | Link to this

Gees Mark,

Second week in a row you have tried to jinx UGA.

Oh Gods of football, again I beseech you. It is nothing but a trick, a ruse by the roundball ones. Heed it not, I ask.

By Dwight_K_Shrute

November 12, 2007 10:02 PM | Link to this

Question: Why do fans of opposing schools get their jollies by making dumb posts in “redneck” vernacular and claiming to be from Georgia? Who is foolish enough to believe they are UGA fans? Why waste your time?

By probation

November 12, 2007 10:02 PM | Link to this

How many years has it been sinc eugs was on probabtion in some sport. is bball the latest with the harricks? keep cheating. good times.

By SugarHillDawg

November 12, 2007 10:02 PM | Link to this

Hey John Heisman, You better tell the orderly to get you your meds! Georgia is gonna smear Grant field with Jacket guts!!!!!

By GATORBOY

November 12, 2007 10:03 PM | Link to this

Congrats to the dogs they have played well the past couple of games. I get a kick reading these posts - you would think uga is in the driver’s seat for the NC instead they don’t even control their own destiny in the SEC East. Next year should be fun - moreno is very good and stafford is coming on but most would think they still take a back seat to SuperTim and Percy. You should start praying now that SuperTim shows in J’ville again with another sore shoulder. Good luck to you and your team in 08.

By Bark Madley

November 12, 2007 10:05 PM | Link to this

I love Mark Richt. I am his biggest fan and will support him even after he takes the job at FSU. I’ll cheer for DoDo, I mean Bobo at head coach for UGAy also. Richt is a saint thiugh and I will love him for.ever

By Dwight_K_Shrute

November 12, 2007 10:06 PM | Link to this

Question: Why do people such as “DoggPoundGC” make comments like, “I’ve said since week 3 that …” on a blog where we surely didn’t remember you saying that nor would you own up to the other 15 incorrect predictions you made like “UGA will crush UT” or “Spurrier’s Gamecocks are going down”? Is it supposed to make us believe that they know what they’re talking about?

By Brock

November 12, 2007 10:07 PM | Link to this

I assumed it was a given that any self-respecting Dog fan wants to see TN lose to Vandy or KY so GA could play in the SEC game (We have to beat KY first of course). To win the SEC is all-important, and GA certainly can’t win if they don’t get there. This team right now could win over LSU, but let’s solve some of the variables first. Go Dogs, and you hairy Commodores!

By Stephen

November 12, 2007 10:08 PM | Link to this

Is anyone ever going to write about the officials from Saturday’s Georgia/Auburn game? Clearly, the crew was hell bent on punishing Georgia for celebrating against Florida.

By Tony Lawson

November 12, 2007 10:09 PM | Link to this

Here we are (Braves fans) once again contemplating another season, wondering if the Braves will get back on the winning track and bring another championship to Atlanta. Not just a mere playoff berth, or National League pennant, but the ultimate World Series Championship. The funny thing is, I think the Braves management is in the contemplation mode as well. Well, Andruw Jones is presumably gone and the Braves seem to be concentrating their efforts on a 41 year old pitcher (Tom Glavine)of the past who puts up modest numbers at best (13-8, 4.45 era). Not only that, they are still banking on Mike Hampton somehow having a miracle Cy Young type season. Let’s be serious, let it go. If you are really interested in a real starter, someone who posts sub 3.00 era numbers, it will cost a little money. Granted the Braves have one of the best farm systems in all of baseball, but not seriously addressing the need for a good pitcher, and a base-stealing, defensive, good hitting center fielder now is absolutely ludicrous. Not considering Ken Griffey, Tori Hunter, Aaron Rowand, Mike Cameron, or Jacque Jones (just traded)? Crazy! Are the Braves trying to get something for nothing? It is great to have a prospect in Schafer waiting in the wings, but is he ready to start at center field in 2008 and produce all-star numbers? Doubtful. If the Braves really want to be World Champions in 2008, they will have to put in place good hitters, SPEED, and powerful pitching. It is that simple. Atlanta Braves baseball fans do not just pay their hard earned money and show up at games for their health. We want a World Series ring! If the owners of the Atlanta Braves are not as committed as the Boston Red Sox, and the New York Yankees, and others to winning a World Series title, then politely sell the team to someone who really has an affinity for Atlanta Braves baseball, like…hmmm…Ted Turner. Give Bobby Cox the tools he needs to complete his legacy as one of the greatest managers in major league baseball history.

By Realist

November 12, 2007 10:09 PM | Link to this

The SEC is 5-5 against BCS conference teams. That means average. If you are average in an average conference, why do you think you are that great??? It’s rediculous to think they are better than the Kansas and Oregon’s of the NCAA. Look at the first in the East. Tennessee took their whoopin to Cal. Pac 10 > SEC

By UGA vs LSU for NC!!!

November 12, 2007 10:11 PM | Link to this

Here’s how UGA could face LSU in the National Championship. It’s not that far-fetched.

Oregon lose a game (at Arizona, at UCLA, or vs Oregon St)

Kansas lose to Missouri

OU lose at TT or vs OK ST.

Missouri lose to OU

WV lose at Cincy, or to UCONN or PITT

Oh St. lose at Michigan

AZ St. lose to USC

UGA beat UK and GT

LSU beat Miss, AR, UT

Hey, anything is possible this year, and all of the scenarios listed are not far-fetched and in fact some are actually likely. This is probably the closest we’ve ever come to having a 2-loss team in the NC game regardless of what happens here on out.

By TheItalianDawg

November 12, 2007 10:13 PM | Link to this

I don’t think Tennessee or Georgia will lose, although I see Tennessee is more susceptible to lose one of their remaining games. the bottom line is if LSU play Georgia, LSU will lose. not because GA has a better team but because CMR is the better coach!

By jimmy

November 12, 2007 10:13 PM | Link to this

well said mark, but would you tech maggots please stay on your own terrible blog… don’t you have some calculators to work on or something

By Jay

November 12, 2007 10:14 PM | Link to this

Georgia need not fear Lsu because Georgia WILL NOT PLAY Lsu in the sec championship.

By Dooley

November 12, 2007 10:16 PM | Link to this

If you look st strength of schedules, you will see how much better than the sec. Look at Duke in the ACC with a top SOS. Then Vandy who plays all those big SEC powerhoused is much lower. Stats don’t lie. ACC > SEC

By Hey Gatorboy

November 12, 2007 10:18 PM | Link to this

Gatorboy… instead of looking ahead to 2008, you should probably be worrying whether Florida will be playing in Tampa, Atlanta or Nashville during the bowl season. UGA will concern themselves with New Orleans or Phoenix.

By Craig

November 12, 2007 10:18 PM | Link to this

Well just make sure you beat the Wildcats first. UGA has a tendency to choke of late. By all means, please be consistent in that regard. And if by some chance you do happen to win, it will take a UT loss to give you that opportunity. Had you actually taken care of business with UT or someone else we won’t mention, you wouldn’t have to count on someone else to lose more than you’ve lost to get to the big game in the conference. Here’s to not only two massive poundings of the Dawgs here recently but to winning out and putting to bed you Dawg fans’ dreams of going to the Dome. GO BIG ORANGE! Real QB’s don’t cuddle with each other.

By matt foley, motivational speaker

November 12, 2007 10:18 PM | Link to this

UGA finally has two WR’s that can hold onto the ball…what are their names?
1.) Massosssopubulldogloadofcrap? You know, that good ole Southern boy from Charlotte

2.) Sean Bailey

By La Jolla Dawg

November 12, 2007 10:20 PM | Link to this

Great article Mark, I agree this is the attitude the players and fans should have. Go Dawgs!!!

P.S. Mighty jackets?!!!!!!!! Ha!!

By maggot

November 12, 2007 10:21 PM | Link to this

I am a maggot but I like to hang with da trailer trash on this blog.

By Michael Moreau

November 12, 2007 10:25 PM | Link to this

you must have really needed to find something to rev up your audience. why would LSU want to play Georgia in the neutral site of Atlanta (HA)or Tennessee for that matter especially with the erratic play of the Tigers lately — but LSU does win— and they are talented —and that must scare the hell out of anyone in their path. ask Virginia Tech, for example— a 48-7 loser. GEAUX TIGERS!

By Michael Moreau

November 12, 2007 10:25 PM | Link to this

you must have really needed to find something to rev up your audience. why would LSU want to play Georgia in the neutral site of Atlanta (HA)or Tennessee for that matter especially with the erratic play of the Tigers lately — but LSU does win— and they are talented —and that must scare the hell out of anyone in their path. ask Virginia Tech, for example— a 48-7 loser. GEAUX TIGERS!

By ticklepile

November 12, 2007 10:26 PM | Link to this

We like our ticklepiles at UGA. When we score a field goal against GT, we will have the biggest ticklepile ever. All 100 Escalade owners and the coaches will be tickling each other. Maybe some boosters too.

By Don

November 12, 2007 10:26 PM | Link to this

Georgia is playing as good as any team in the country right now and may be the best team at this time. Certainly better than LSU. TN has been on a roll of late also and I don’t see LSU beating TN if that is how it ends up. Regardless of what happens with LSU and/or TN I see 4 or 5 teams in the top 8 losing down the stretch and the Dawgs going to the Sugar Bowl ranked in the topped 5 when all is said and done.

Go Dawgs!

By the way has anybody heard from T. Moore lately?

By chase

November 12, 2007 10:30 PM | Link to this

YOU BUGS POSTING ON HERE ARE PATHETIC and YOUR INFERIORITY COMPLEX KNOWS NO BOUNDS

Your team is so SAD that the best thing you can do is come on the DAWG BLOG and DREAM OF GEORGIA MISFORTUNES!!

What a SAD SAD life it must be to be a 6-6 team every year and have one’s only goals and source of happiness to be PRAYING for a DAWG loss!!!!

THE BUGS are NOT IN GEORGIA’S class and will be NO CHALLENGE on NOV. 24th!

Georgia beats Kentucky 42-24 and THE DAWGS BEAT TECH 51-7!!!!!!!!!

By knowshon

November 12, 2007 10:31 PM | Link to this

Knowshon is da next hershel. he will get us back to 1980. Back when most of us weren’t even born. Hopefully, we’ll keep the saint richt for a few more years to buy him escalades.

By gococks

November 12, 2007 10:34 PM | Link to this

UGA lost to USC-east. Nobody’s in the SEC.

By Dave

November 12, 2007 10:34 PM | Link to this

There sure are a lot of Techies jealous of the Dawgs’ success. Probably the same posters/losers piling on the Dawgs earlier in the season. Show just a little a class and offer a “well done” when it’s warranted.

Tech fans just need to focus on their own football team and, for the love of God, sell out your small crappy stadium every once in awhile (and home games vs. UGA don’t count). Is it any wonder that nobody outside your obnoxious little geek squad takes Tech football seriously? Your blind arrogance isn’t adding to your fan base. In a metro area of 5 million people, you’d think it’d be easy to sell-out a 45,000 seat stadium. But alas, Tech supporters are so condescending, they actually keep others from supporting the team. It’s a shame, really, but it is what it is.

By Eric C.

November 12, 2007 10:36 PM | Link to this

Craig,

Hmmm, when UT loses they sure know how to lose…31-45 to Cal, 17-41 to AL and 20-59 to UF. After UGA gets through with the wildcats this weekend, they will be an angry, wounded bunch waiting to pounce on the Vols in Lexington the following week. Look for another blow-out loss by UT coming at the hands of UK.

By Stan Gnomor

November 12, 2007 10:36 PM | Link to this

Oh, please don’t write columns like this… they’re like the SI cover jinx. The coaches and players read this stuff, they start to believe it… they don’t game plan as well, the team doesn’t play with emotion… and next thing you know we’ve lost to a team we should beat (i.e. the Spurriercocks this year… Kentucky last year.

By pstone

November 12, 2007 10:37 PM | Link to this

Don’t you think this article is a bit ridiculous? UGA is good and definately playing much better than when Tennessee stomped them, but LSU is still much better. Its a possiblity but not a probably, IF the situation even occurs. Im a bit let down the AJC would even publish a one sided argument like this, a true sign of what is still a second tier newspaper

By chase

November 12, 2007 10:40 PM | Link to this

We had bigger home football crowds When I played at South Gwinnett and we took on Brookwood than the Techies can get for a prime time matchup on ESPN!!!!!!

JUST SAD REALLY!!!!!

By inferiority

November 12, 2007 10:42 PM | Link to this

Big word: inferiority. Guess which degree is worth more??? Ga St. is even passing UGA in law and business. The pharmacy students need the answers to the licensing exam. Why is uga even called a university?? A paid team (Odell and his Escalade) that can’t even win it’s side of it’s conference.

By GATORBOY

November 12, 2007 10:43 PM | Link to this

This is getting comical. I don’t get all the hysteria and hyperbole. Is it because uga beat a mediocre UF team with a one armed QB and a defense made up of freshmen that even made brandon cox look good that day and then beat an auburn team that had lost to miss. st and s florida. Have you forgotten just two games earlier you struggled to beat a fair vandy team? Wow - it must not take too much to get the dogs pumped up these days.

By GATADawgs

November 12, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this

Lets take care of Kentucky and let the rest of things take care of themselves….the only destiny in our control is our own. Make sure it is handled and the rest will fall in line. GO DAWGS!!! Ain’t it great to be a BULLDAWG!! War Junkyard Dawg!!

By Robbie R

November 12, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this

This morning I emailed a couple of buddies up in TN congratulating them on TN’s win, however I did tell them that I was hoping that Arkansas would win. I made a little bet with them; if TN makes to the dance in Atlanta in Dec, LSU would win…., if GA made it; GA would win. No doubt in my mind. Watching GA over the past few weeks reminds me of Florida State in the 90’s (wonder why); lose as a goose, all over the field and they kill ya with a big play. And yes a little heavy on the penalties. Goooooooooooo Vandy!

By dawgbreath

November 12, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this

Everyone is just assuming that LSU will sweep right by that little ole team from Mississippi—-Ole Miss. Don’t laugh. If the Zookster can beat #1 then the Rebels can too. I’m just saying it is a possibility. And they do have the best fans.

By Ricky Ayo

November 12, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this

UGA might get to the SEC game indeed. But you want a piece of LSU? This won’t ge like 2005 though when LSU played 11 straight weeks. They’ll be rested and ready to geaux. Just like in 2003.

By onearm

November 12, 2007 10:48 PM | Link to this

I will do one arm pushups in front of anybody in the urinal line at BDS. Respect. UGA deserves it because we live in trailers all year and pray for out foosball team to beat dem gayturds. Wee dayserve sumpin.

By DWG

November 12, 2007 10:51 PM | Link to this

Another useless article Mark. Tell ya what, save this article, see if the dawgs go to the SEC championship game, and then post it again.

Maybe tomorrow you can write about how Oregon will be shaking in their boots after we beat LSU, have 7 other teams lose and play for the National Title!

How about a Kentucky article, heard they’re pretty good and you have a little connection there. Maybe you’re just trying to get the dawgs to look past YOUR Wildcats?!

By bigcrowd

November 12, 2007 10:51 PM | Link to this

does big crowd = big trailer????

By felicia

November 12, 2007 10:54 PM | Link to this

f those dogs an pi-ss on em

By Really?

November 12, 2007 11:00 PM | Link to this

Gatorboy-still crying are we? Get over it your team got killed by the Dawgs!Accept the fact that UF isn’t very good. 42-30 Nuff said!

By Michael

November 12, 2007 11:02 PM | Link to this

I’ve got to stop reading these message boards. About 80% of you people are ignorant redneck retards. You almost make me wish I’d gone to Yale.

By chase

November 12, 2007 11:03 PM | Link to this

Isn’t it FUNNY how Georgia’s SUCCESS brings out the REPTILE and BUG fans!

GATORBOY…not only did we beat YOU but…we beat a team that beat you…and we BEAT THEM 45-20!!

Keep crying about how your QB was “hurt”…I bet you didn’t have any problem a couple years ago when Shockley was hurt and JOE T had to play!!!!

Georgia and Fla are 2-2 head to head in the last 4 years! 6-0 against the BUGS 4-3 the last 7 against AUB 2-0 in the last two vs LSU 5-1 in the last 6 vs SC 5-3 in the last 8 vs TENN 3-0 vs ALA

The DAWGS are the WINNINGEST program in the SEC over the past 6 years!!!

DEAL WITH IT!!!!!!!!!

By Forrest Gump

November 12, 2007 11:05 PM | Link to this

The trouble with UGA is the players begin to believe their own press releases. If Richt is thinking about what rap music he is going to play against LSU, he is a little ahead of himself. Georgia beat Florida because Tebow was injured. Auburn was erratic at best, squeaking past Kansas and losing to South Florida and Miss. State. Few teams can turn the ball over four or five times and expect to win, especially in the SEC. There is no doubt that Morino and Stafford are outstanding players. Stafford has already boasted that he is going to be an All American. These are individuals, performing for a camera. Georgia looks like Oklahoma in the 70’s, and Richt’s behavior is worthy of Barry Switzer. The season isn’t over quite yet.

By felicia

November 12, 2007 11:08 PM | Link to this

I love to be pi-ssed on! It is a fetish of mine!

By shane

November 12, 2007 11:09 PM | Link to this

why don’t we concentrate on uk and tech.we can control the way we finish the season,we have no control over what ut does,or lsu for that matter.coaches always say”one game at a time”and fans think it’s a cliche,it may be,but cliche does not mean untrue.we have the talent to win out,do we have the focus or the maturity?

By Michael

November 12, 2007 11:16 PM | Link to this

But I had a 1.2 GPA so I barely got into Junior College so Yale wasn’t an option for my dumb a$$

By Tom Burgess

November 12, 2007 11:17 PM | Link to this

Have a look at the wikipedia 2006 NCAA college football bowl results — the big East was 5-0, matched with “less-than” opponent because the little BCS voters didn’t think they measured up.

Kansas? Oregon? Oklahoma? WVU would crush these squads. WVU lost to South Florida barely, with Pat White out for half the game.

What are you guys coughing up when you get up in the AM? Look at these teams! Cincinnati would beat Kansas or Oregon. Maybe not Oklahoma.

Make the call this season. Predict another 5-0 bowl run for the under-rated Big East.

Or give WVU an SEC opponent. Then you’ll know if 2005 was a fluke. C’mon, do it. Do it!

By Forrest Gump

November 12, 2007 11:19 PM | Link to this

And one last thing, I take it in the JAW!

By chase

November 12, 2007 11:23 PM | Link to this

Shane and others…

Do any of you really think that ANYTHING that ANY of us write on this blog has ANYTHING to do with the games on Saturdays?

The players have no idea what we are writing….OUR focus can be on anything (like the blackout last week) and it doesn’t matter to them…

They are focused on the game and gameplan because they are PLAYERS we can talk about anything that might happen now or in the future BECAUSE WE ARE FANS!!!!

The players ARE TAKING IT ONE GAME AT A TIME!!!!

BUT FANS DON’T HAVE TO…that is the fun of being a FAN!!!!!

By Bobby

November 12, 2007 11:24 PM | Link to this

I’d like to congragulate Ga Bulldogs for winning against Auburn and the officials in last Saturday’s game. It’s bound to be a tough assignment to play opposing team, much less the refs. Worst case of officiating since “Bama and Ole Miss game.

By Really?

November 12, 2007 11:24 PM | Link to this

shane- the reason we aren’t concentrating on the other games because none of us are playing in the games. We are fans and since we aren’t playing we can have fun with the what ifs. Relax a bit guy

By Really?

November 12, 2007 11:28 PM | Link to this

Tom Burgess- please let me know where you buy the drugs that you are on. And also remind me of how many Big yEast teams are ranked in the top 25 right now! Nuff said!

By John Heisman

November 12, 2007 11:30 PM | Link to this

I will bet you guys anything Mighty Georgia Tech wakes up as state champs two (2) weeks from today. Meet me at The Varsity before the game (no you redneck Georgia punk…I will not be behind the counter taking orders!) I’ll be the one dressed in the yellow with the big smile on my face. Jackets take down the puppies…count on it!! We save Chan’s job with a big upset! Brains over brawn. Then you have to work for us and suffer being second best in the state!! Ha Ha, can’t wait!!

By chase

November 12, 2007 11:31 PM | Link to this

TOM BURGESS

The BIG EAST is getting better but….

The SEC has had 9 different teams ranked in the top 25 this year (7 now)

That is the difference…WVU is good and RUTGERS and CINCY aren’t bad BUT after WVU who is legitimate?

NOBODY!!!!!!

I would however, rate the Big East ahead of the Big 10 this year…

And Big 12 people…yes you have 3 teams in the top 10 and the SEC has 2…but who else you got? TEXAS and that’s it!!!!!

Same with the PAC 10…3 ranked teams and then a black hole!!!!

The SEC is top to bottom far far better and tougher week in and week out (look no further than the Stadiums, TV ratings, Money, Tradition, and Rankings for proof) and that is just the way it is!!!!

By Heath

November 12, 2007 11:32 PM | Link to this

Is it possible that a UGA fan can post a commment without degrading either Tech or an SEC opponent? This is exactly why UGA fans have the bad reputation around the southeast that they have. Oh by the way, the “inferior” UT team had no problem with the Dawgs about a month ago. Since UT is so bad, then UK will destroy you guys on Saturday. Enjoy!

By Forrest Gump

November 12, 2007 11:32 PM | Link to this

The Bear’s c** tasted like a box of chocolates.

By Miles Turner

November 12, 2007 11:34 PM | Link to this

I am not going to dwell on your and your readers’ misstatement of many facts regarding LSU, their players, their coaching, and their games. I am not going to comment on your omissions of facts—-facts which would cause a non-biased and prudent person, to draw different conclusions from those which you espouse. I am not going to point out your use of only “selected” statistics, which are misleading and bias in nature. And I am not going to consider your amateurish writing (both in its content and in its style), which only cranks up the adrenalin of your primary fanbase. No———I am just going to state one fact. At this moment in time, LSU would be favored to beat Georgia in a football game——-played at any site. If the hypothetical LSU-Georgia game was to be played at a truly neutral site, the point spread would be double digits.

Vegas Knows!

By Eric C.

November 12, 2007 11:34 PM | Link to this

Gatorboy and Forrest Gump…HA HA…that’s right, UGA kicked UF and Auburn up and down the field, and guess what…they aren’t apologizing either!

So Poooooor little Timmy T. couldn’t even tie his shoes that day huh? That’s strange because he sure looked tough on the those two TD runs and several other carries against UGA. I’ll admit he was limited…but he was far from ineffective! Auburn HAD LSU in the bag and let em get away with a ridiculous miracle TD. That’s the same Auburn team UGA crushed, and I mean crushed, in the last 20+ minutes of the ball game. I don’t want to hear this BS about Auburn not having a bye week yet…they played Tenn Tech last week and rested everyone except the waterboy after the 1st quarter!

That’s right…two BIGGG rivalry games, UF and AU, with a tough Troy team in between and UGA smacked em all in the mouth!! Now sleep on that Gatorboy and Forrest Gump and dream about next season!

By John Heisman

November 12, 2007 11:39 PM | Link to this

I am drunk and looking at kiddy porn

By **John Heisman**

November 12, 2007 11:45 PM | Link to this

*not anymore

By Really?

November 12, 2007 11:48 PM | Link to this

Miles Turner- in case you aren’t aware teams do not get a win if Vegas favors the team to win. You actually have to play the game before you can count it as a Win. But if you count being favored as a Win then yes LSU would win against UGA as of right now!

By Brad in KY

November 12, 2007 11:53 PM | Link to this

Although a native Georgian, I’m currently living in Lexington, KY.

I’ve seen UK play (in person) multiple times this season, including their games against Louisville, LSU, and Florida. Their offense is incredibly efficient and diverse. They can run or throw on anybody. They have a diverse screen game, but they also have two legitimate deep threats (Johnson and Burton). They’re tight-end is a tough matchup because he’s fast and physical. And Raphael Little is deadly both running and receiving out of the backfield. And wait until you see they’re true freshman RB Derrick Locke. The guy hits the hole as fast as anybody you’ve ever seen (although he’s not very shifty in the open field - but he’s extremely fast). Oh, and did I mention Andre Woodson at QB?

The key to stopping UK is to blitz Woodson. The o-line tends to struggle against aggressive blitzing teams, especially teams with fast defense ends (like UF and MS State). The only problem is that when teams have failed to get to Woodson, he consistently burns them - and they’ll throw deep against the blitz and with success.

But if you don’t blitz and if you don’t get consistent pressure, Woodson is deadly accurate and he has a variety of receiving options (any of their top four wide receivers are legit, plus they like to go to their TE Tamme in the redzone and to move the chains, plus Raphael Little is a prolific receiver out of the backfield).

To slow the blitz, they also have a variety of screen plays they like to run, especially to WR Keenan Burton, plus draws and screens to Little.

Also, their top three running backs have all seen significant playing time behind Little and they’re all threats to catch the ball, although nothing like Little.

Defensively…let’s just say UK’s been in a several shoot-outs this season.

At any rate, I don’t see any good reason why Bradley is so sure about UGA rolling over UK. I, for one, wouldn’t be surprised in the least if UK hung 40+ points on UGA and walked away with a win. And that’s because I’ve already seen them do it a couple of times this season to good teams.

By Les

November 13, 2007 12:00 AM | Link to this

Keep drinking that KOOL AID Bradley! LSU is in and that is the most important thing right now! Atlanta is just a stop on the way to NO and the NC. Appreciate the help on Saturday doggies…it must have been the jerseys and the dancing and the penalties.

By Potato Dawg

November 13, 2007 12:06 AM | Link to this

Hey Gator Boy, You already giving up this year. I’d like to see a rematch with the big headed gators playing the once again unbeatable O state bug eyes. You gators could relive last year and so could ostate. What a conference, ” The big 3 1/2.” ///////////////but now for the dawgs we have some good work ahead of us.. Go Dawgs!

By Les

November 13, 2007 12:08 AM | Link to this

And I will keep drinking my own urine!

By Tybee

November 13, 2007 12:11 AM | Link to this

KENTUCKY IS GONNA OPEN UP A CAN OF WHOOPASS FOR THOSE UGLY DOGS! THE ONLY TEAM IN THE NATION TO BEAT #1 LSU IS KENTUCKY AND THEY BEAT GEORGIA LAST YEAR TOO!

By scott

November 13, 2007 12:12 AM | Link to this

If you broke up the SEC and placed one SEC team in every other conference….Those SEC teams would be at the top of every conference-every year. The only reason that the big 12 has three teams in the top 10 is they don’t play the schedule that the SEC plays. Not just this year…every year.

By SW

November 13, 2007 12:18 AM | Link to this

I DON’T TOO MUCH CARE IF THE DAWGS PLAY LSU/WIN THE SEC CHAMPIONSHIP. WHAT I’D LIKE TO SEE IS A REMATCH OF UGA vs. WEST VIRGINIA!!! THAT WOULD BE A BARN-BURNER!! LET’S MAKE THAT HAPPEN!!!

By DWG

November 13, 2007 12:19 AM | Link to this

Miles, Miles, Miles. What you are stating is called an assumption. Mr. Bradley’s article is stupid and pointless but he does state some facts. It’s silly for any LSU fan to take offense, you should be pleased. You must not know just how many times Mr. Bradley is wrong in his predictions. He makes Lee Corso look like Nostradamus.

By Tybee

November 13, 2007 12:22 AM | Link to this

Also I am going to get my balls pierced tomorrow! I am very excited

By 1 game at a time

November 13, 2007 12:39 AM | Link to this

LSU??? Lets focus on Kentucky 1st, after that whatever happens is out of our control.

By shane

November 13, 2007 12:41 AM | Link to this

to those who responded to my post,i am probably older than most of you on these blogs and,though i still buy green bananas i know there is a chance i won’t be here to eat them.therefore i tend to live in the present and let the future take care of itself.i am still enjoying the uf and au wins,and the blackout was a blast.should we be fortunate enough to beat uk,a tough team, i will enjoy that too,and tech if a win comes,but i am taking nothing for granted.i am not pretending to be wise,as a matter of fact i am just beginning to understand how dumb i really am,but i have learned to set my goals high and my expectations low.that way i can enjoy the victories and not be overcome by the defeats.

By 27 Yankees

November 13, 2007 12:44 AM | Link to this

This is another typical better than the 27 Yankees article from Mark Bradley. I am UGA alum and huge Dawg fan, but I still remember this team struggling against Troy 9 days ago. I agree that the way GA has looked against Auburn and Florida we could be a tough match-up for LSU, but to act like UGA is some consistently brilliant team now is a little nuts to me. Kind of reminds me of him once anointing the Braves as the best team ever assembled in the middle of a baseball season only to see them fall flat on their face in the post season. Lets worry about Kentucky first then we can see if GA has a chance against LSU.

By dawgmanq

November 13, 2007 12:44 AM | Link to this

UGA can beat an overrated lsu team easily and go to the BCS. Hopefully, ut loses to vandy or kentucky. UGA is easily the best team in the SEC right now, when it matters.

By The Ole Ball Coach (aka The Evil "Genius")

November 13, 2007 12:49 AM | Link to this

Ahh, the Georgia Dome and the SEC title game. That brings back some fond memories, although they are fading with age. My goal nowadays is just to get bowl eligible (don’t laugh - there are some good restaurants in Shreveport) and keep my golf handicap low in the off season while I live off my reputation.

By the way, had anyone hung half-a-hundred in Williams-Brice before last Saturday? Being a genius is hard work these days…

By Really?

November 13, 2007 12:54 AM | Link to this

27 Yankees- how did the Yanks do this year? Nuff said

By artie82

November 13, 2007 12:54 AM | Link to this

NEWS FLASH Tennessee will not get beat in the next two games. Guess you guys should have not got plowes in Knoxville….

By bryan

November 13, 2007 1:10 AM | Link to this

Bradley, your an idiot and so are your theories - from every direction

By artie82

November 13, 2007 1:11 AM | Link to this

Night going to sleep with my little brother!

By JQDawg

November 13, 2007 1:19 AM | Link to this

Real Simple - we want LSU and the national platform to show who we are - period!!!

By VTHokiesFan

November 13, 2007 1:21 AM | Link to this

Mark Bradley you are so biased. and an a*. LSU will stomp, beat down, kill, humiliate(whatever verb/slang you people in the south understand) the Dawgs. It will be fun to watch.

By Kevin

November 13, 2007 1:43 AM | Link to this

I love it Tech beat Georgia sorry…..Bulldogs win 49-20 over that team from Varisty!….so beware Gainey who still lives in a Pineapple Under the Sea…

By TennesseeVol

November 13, 2007 1:46 AM | Link to this

Man you wasted a lot time writing this article Bradley you F*******! Tennessee is going to the SEC Championship so F******* you and UGA!

By Back to Reality

November 13, 2007 2:09 AM | Link to this

How come every time UGA wins a couple of big games the local media pronounces the Bulldogs invincible? There are still 2 tough games to go and it was only a few weeks ago that the team was struggling against UT & Vandy. Kentucky in a shootout this weekend.

By OoltewahDawg

November 13, 2007 3:56 AM | Link to this

To all you Techies who think GT will beat UGA this year: Remember the beatdown in 2002? No? It was 51-7 and I sense another one like that coming, only this time I hope the DAWGS hang 60 on you. Even if we don’t get that many points, GT won’t win. You see, it is your destiny to lose to all Mark Richt-coached teams.

By GT Produces Ugly Chics

November 13, 2007 4:18 AM | Link to this

GT lives in the constant long shadow cast from Athens. Their women are horrific looking. Their football team will get pounded the way Michael Jackson pounds little boys. All Techies are just plain dorks. You are worthless and should just go jump off of a building!

By The Truth

November 13, 2007 4:34 AM | Link to this

what smoke and mirrors will the puppies pull out of the hat for this weeks childish crew

By Mark U & UGA nuts

November 13, 2007 5:18 AM | Link to this

Lsu will kill uga. This is good Ole boy thinking . you would come out better wishing it would rain!! as for Gt chic at least they get there degrees and get paid more money! Iam not saying that girl at UGA are gold digger but they don’t want a broke redneck!

By Gary

November 13, 2007 6:07 AM | Link to this

I agree we shouldn’t be scared of LSU, I’ve been saying that all along. Several teams in the SEC have already shown us that LSU is vulnerable. But first we have to beat Kentucky. I think we will be up for that since they beat us last year but it will still be a tough game. After that, who knows what will happen? LSU still has a couple of chances to lose too. This is definitely the best football conference in college football, despite the Big 12’s 3 teams at the top. If you play in a weak leauge, you’re going to have teams with great records. If you play in a tough league like the SEC, you don’t have an easy game so its much tougher to have a good record. But look at our teams top to bottom and its easy to see we are a league apart. Go Dawgs!

By Richt Smoker

November 13, 2007 6:20 AM | Link to this

Once again, this blog has attracted the hordes of UGAy losers who live and die through the successes and failures of the cow college’s mediocre football program.

By Tony

November 13, 2007 6:37 AM | Link to this

I hate to say it because I prefer rooting for my team and I don’t pay much attention to others, but on a really down year I get o look around a little more … the bulldogs are good! For all th yacking you dog fans do because if you want to know the truth you yack better than any other fans out there for achieving so little, you guys finally have yourself a TEAM and barring any major setbacks between now and next year, you should come into next season ranked in the top 5 … then watch out everyone. And please quit saying “playing in a tough SEC” … the SEC right now is not any stronger than a couple of other conferences. You are nonetheless primed to win next year. I wish you luck and I hope my boys get back to where they belong in the next few year.

By Vol Man

November 13, 2007 7:02 AM | Link to this

Uhh —sorry guys— but your dawgies aren’t going to win the SEC East —therefore you won’t have the opportunity to lose to a superior LSU team. UGA got waxed by Tennessee —and of course lost to Spurrier’s Gamecocks —so no SECCG for the black shirts.

By mrytle beach

November 13, 2007 7:13 AM | Link to this

Nice thoughts but it ain’t gonna matter cause the boy’s with the Big T on the helmets won’t lose either game. But you’re right GA would give them a better game, No doubt about it. We’ll get the boy’s with the Big T on the helmets back next year - No doubt about that either.

By D Ellis

November 13, 2007 7:32 AM | Link to this

How about the Dawgs and the fans worrying about a team Called Kentucky….these guys are capapble of beating anyone and they beat us last year. SECCG should not even be discussed….KENTUCKY SHOULD BE THE TOPIC OF DISCUSSION. It;s going to be a BIG OL fight….KENTUCKY IS ONLY A TD WORSE THAN UF….AND TD BETTER THAN THE CURRENT #1 TEAM IN THE NATION…..

By Todd

November 13, 2007 7:40 AM | Link to this

I agree 100% D Ellis. Loved the black uniforms.

Go Dawgs

By LSU Tiger

November 13, 2007 7:51 AM | Link to this

I swould think a professional sportswriter would know better than to play “we beat them by more than they beat them.” Maybe the dawgs are better than they were when S. Carolina and Tenn. spanked them, but when LSU played Fla. & Auburn - the games you refer to - Glen Dorsey and Matt Flynn were playing injured, and thier best WR, Early Doucet, was out with an injury. Be careful what you ask for, you might just get it.

By Call it Like it is

November 13, 2007 8:00 AM | Link to this

Why are you even writing about this since UGAY will not be in the SEC Championship Game?

By lsu_03

November 13, 2007 8:14 AM | Link to this

Written like a true Gawga homer. Truth be known the UGA “ankle biters” would be lucky to make it to the SEC Championship to play us because you didn’t handle your business against a weak UT team. LSU on the other hand has clinched the west in the first week of Nov. and playing for alot more than an SEC championship.

I don’t get all these Les Miles critics, any coach in the country would sell his first born to have a 31-5 record in his first 3 seasons, and two bowl wins.

Talking about falling short, Mark has won one sec championship since he has been here and he has yet to win an national championship. UGA has a top 10 recruiting class year in and year out and you talk about LSU’s Miles underachieving? What has Richt done besides fall just short, and lose in the sugar bowl to WV after winning the SEC?

By Michael

November 13, 2007 8:16 AM | Link to this

Right now UGA can play with anyone in the country! Let’s hope this team has turned the corner & carries this into next season. These past two seasons are reminiscent of how FSU used to be at the end of seasons. They always got better as the year went on & you didn’t want to play them in a bowl game. UGA is that team now! Mark is right, LSU will beat TN but UGA would give them a game if not beat them. In my mind it wouldn’t be an upset. We need a playoff system! If there was one I’d like the Dawgs chances. It might be better for TN win out then get killed which would give UGA a higher bowl slot aka BCS At Large Bid. However we ain’t scared of them Bayou Bengal’s! We might just take a BCS bid from them! If we do make it to the Dome I say let’s have another BLACKOUT!

By ANGIE

November 13, 2007 8:19 AM | Link to this

I am a loyal gator fan. I knew that the only reason why the bulldogs would have a chance is cause of the defense that you claim is so dangerous is still young and experience and the secondary is very weak. Dont mistake the little meow cat that auburn came with is the same as the BIG CAT BITE that LSU will bring to the BullDogs House. Get real you must have been shook up on the sidelines when georgia was doing all that dancing.

By Elliot Garcia

November 13, 2007 8:20 AM | Link to this

Don’t waste your breath…Dawgs won’t make the championship game….again….

By Mike Bobo 17 INT

November 13, 2007 8:24 AM | Link to this

Mark paves the way why the AJC and UGA fans have no clue. Yes UGA beat UF and AU, but keep in mind both of these teams have misfired this year, including AU losing to MSU and USF.

UGA has improved over the past 2 games, however, to consider UGA in the same caliber as LSU is not even close. LSU is a high-caliber team that is better coached, faster and stronger than UGA.

Matter of fact, UGA better get everything they can this year, because UF, FSU, USC, OU, LSU, UA and other schools are out-recruiting you and out-coaching you so this will be short-lived.

If UGA drops to KY, then everyone and their brother will be calling for Martinez and Bobo to step down. If CMR goes 10-2 everyone in Athens will be calling him God again and he will continue to have everyone snowed, while other teams are winning national titles.

Bottom line: win another national title to make it 2, then you have some room to talk. Too much season left to be bragging right now, but would anyone expect less from Athens GA.

Go Wildcats!!!

By david ray

November 13, 2007 8:24 AM | Link to this

Have you already forgot how the vols put a woodshed whippen on the dawgs?The vols are the hottest team in the sec right now.

By NCDAWG

November 13, 2007 8:24 AM | Link to this

Hey ANGIE, nice grammar.

By bruce

November 13, 2007 8:26 AM | Link to this

That is so true…no fear for the dogs cause they will be watching the game on TV…..vols vs the Bayou Bengals…..

By Party Time!

November 13, 2007 8:27 AM | Link to this

Whats more important is this…. Who will be performing at the Halftime show! That is why I buy tickets to Grant Field!

By allvol

November 13, 2007 8:27 AM | Link to this

Get over yourselves, can’t wait until GA loses again and everyone’s crying in thier beers again, GA is overrated…again. GO VOLS!

By Quincy C.

November 13, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this

If we can not beat usc and ut we don’t derserve to play for the sec championship….let ut take the beat down from the boys on the bayou.

By Dustin

November 13, 2007 8:37 AM | Link to this

Nice job Bradley. Bring up 2005, but leave 2003 out of it. Remember what happened that season???? LSU had a shot to play in the NC Game in New Orleans but first had to take care of a UGA team in Atlanta. The Tigers took the Dawgs behind the woodshed and dismantled Mark Richt, David Greene and David Pollack. What happens when LSU stuffs the run and forces Stafford to pass? Are UGA fans excited about th entire weight of the Dawg Nation being placed on Stafford’s shoulders?

By Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

November 13, 2007 8:40 AM | Link to this

the problem with LSU: Matt Flynn. Dude is a nothing QB. Oh yeah, grit, determination, knows the offense, blah, blah, blah. What about his noodle arm? Matt Flynn is nuthin’ more than a more mobile, athletic version of JT3.

By Realist

November 13, 2007 8:40 AM | Link to this

Hey Billy Ray, I mean David Ray…IF the Vols are the hottest team right now, why did you get spanked by Alabama a couple of weeks back? Oh yea, that’s because you can’t win on the road. Maybe UT will go to the SEC Championship. But after you lose, you’ll be playing in the the Terminex Roach Bowl in Tupelo, Mississippi.

By Swamp Angel

November 13, 2007 8:41 AM | Link to this

Mmmmmm-mmmmmmm-good! Nothing like having a little unsuspecting Tiger-Bait waiting for the opportunity to sacrifice themselves to the cause of feeding a hungry Bayou Bengal.

We’ll be looking forward to a scrumptius meal. After all, we’ve been known as “Chinese Bandits,” and sometimes “Dawg” makes a fine repast when Peking Duck isn’t available.

Looking forward to the match-up if UGA can get past the ‘Cats this weekend.

By Charles

November 13, 2007 8:43 AM | Link to this

UGA can play with any team in the country - LSU, Oregon, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, et al. - and be an even bet to win. Right now, Dawgs are the hotest team in the US. LSU is old news.

By baloney

November 13, 2007 8:43 AM | Link to this

Did something happen overnite that made UGA the east champ? Gosh I thought it was still a 3 team race.Reading these comments about how bad UGA will beat LSU makes one wonder how bad Tenn. would beat LSU esepcially considering how bad they beat UGA. Amazing how Stafford has improved so much in 3-4 weeks. Amazing too how UGA beat Auburn who lost to powerhouse South Florida, and might Miss. State (both at home). I don’t think I would make my Ga Dome reservations just yet.It will play out appropriately.

By 10ec-g

November 13, 2007 8:43 AM | Link to this

Why would LSU prefer Tennessee over Georgia when the Dawgs got absolutely punked by the Vols? Typical hometown writer blowing smoke for the local homers.

By GeekedUpGator

November 13, 2007 8:44 AM | Link to this

Major league sucking up there, Markie Mark…what I really like about this article is that it is SURE to jinx the dawgies.just remember:they might well(way to hedge your bets) LOSE, too..GO WILDCATS!

By GoHawks

November 13, 2007 8:45 AM | Link to this

Great article Mark,

I’ve been saying the same thing. LSU does NOT want to play UGA at the dome. They better pray that UT wins their last 2 games.

By Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

November 13, 2007 8:46 AM | Link to this

LSU is not better coached. You can’t claim all that talent and then say they are better coached but then sit there and have nothing to show for it with all of this great talent and great coaching. What’s missing? Either it is the coaching or it is the talent. But in college sports, unlike professional sports, if the problem is the talent that is the problem of the coaches as well because he has to recruit the talent first and then has to coach them and make them better. All that talent at LSU and they don’t win anything the last two years. It’s the coaching stupid.

But it is not like Nick Saban was a great coach either. Saban only has 2 ten win seasons in 14 years as a college and professional coach. Saban, Miles, and LSU suck and are vastly overrated.

By Rob

November 13, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this

wishful thinking, Mark!

By Tech Fans, UF Fans, UT fans, & AU fans:

November 13, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this

Thank you for your continued obsession with The University of Georgia. I appreciate encouraging words Mark, but I hope UGA holds serve at home this weekend at home verses a good Kentucky team. Then we’ll worry about Tech.

By DawgGrad311

November 13, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this

lsu_03

He has won 2 since his tenure at UGA, but I wouldn’t expect an LSU grad to be able to count that high.

And how has Leslie Miles done since he’s been at LSU…how many SEC titles has he won, that’s right a number that is easy for you…a big goose egg. CMR won an SEC title in his 2nd year at UGA and they had not won a title in 20 years.

Look, I respect LSU and the rest of the SEC. I am always pulling for the SEC in bowl games to shut-up the nay-sayers, but don’t try to belittle what Richt has done, and is doing.

Mike Bobo 17INT, how many natl championships do the kittens have…once again a number you can count to 0! And we actually have 2 NC.

Don’t get me wrong, I am tired of pulling marty mcfly’s and going back to the past to relive glory, and I want a NC soon, just like any other school. Also, check out rivals.com to see what our recruiting class is ranked…2nd. Know your role.

It is just common nature for the SEC to talk trash to each other, but the bottom line is, every team is good and should be respected. So here’s to that.

But for the love of all things holy and sacred…mosquito and ACC fans, you have no right coming on here talking trash, it has no credence. You are the biggest haters, and live vicariuosly through UGA and the SEC. Chan cannot coach his way out of his depends in the morning, and you think he is going to get-up for the UGA game, not all the Viagra in the world could do that. Your defense is one-dimensional (blitz,blitz..etc) and will be exposed my Knowshon/Stafford. Your secondary couldn’t cover Taylor Bennett in his Tinky Winkey costume. Your offense is weaker than Aubarn’s and Bennett will throw more picks that he did against VT. Speaking of VT hokie, know your damn role, you got taken the woodshed.

wACC conference…

By woodstockGT

November 13, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this

Its good to see M. Bradly back on the UGA Bandwagon after a couple wins. Bottom line is Ga. lost to SC at home! Ga. got thumped by Tenn. LSU would thump UGA if they played. But they won’t. And its unbelievable that some people are trying to give sceneros where UGA is in a Nat. Champ Game??? Are you freakin kidding me??? They have a good team and won two emotional games. They are not great. Just ask South Carolina and Tenn, or Vandy for that matter.

By DARTDAWG

November 13, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this

LSU, U R AN IDIOT. MILES IS STILL PLAYIN WITH SABANS SENIORS. AND CMR HAS WON 2 GOIN ON 3 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS. TENN FANS R AS STUPID AS U. UT CANT BEAT ANYBODY ON THE ROAD. KY WILL HANDLE U WITH EASE. GT FANS, MAYBE YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR AD TO TRY AND JOIN THE SOUTHERN CONF. BUT WAIT, APPY ST.IS IN THAT CONF. SO LOOK AT DIV. III. AND U MIGHT WIN 8 OR 9 GAMES A YEAR INSTEAD OF 6 OR 7.

By George

November 13, 2007 8:58 AM | Link to this

what a comical joke the Dawg nation is. If UGA plays LSU which they will not bc UT is going to win out and UGA could very easily lose this weekend. What a freaking joke the dawg nation has become. It is almost as if the dawg nation just goes out and recruits the most classless people on the planet. Fact of the matter is the pups will split the last two games and end up in the captital one bowl and everyone will have to listen all freaking off season just like usual how next year is our year and next year is the year we are going to win the national championship. Congrats on winning two consective games over an AVERAGE at best UF team whose best player who accounts for 75 % of their offense was playing at less than 75 %. Congrats on beating an AVERAGE at best Auburn team who is one of the youngest in the country and will stomp the dawgs in the upcoming years.
p.s UGA vs LSU for NC that is one of the most comical things I have ever read in my entire life. It is comical to think of a two loss team making it to the SEC championship game let alone the NC game, but part of me almost hopes it happens just so I can hear the IDIOTIC DAWG nation try to explain that one. It is funny that an undefeated SEC team can not even get a chance to play for the NC and now we are talking abot a 2 loss team one of them by 3 I repeat 3 touchdowns playing against a national championship. JUST COMICAL. I will put it this way if UGA gets into the NC game with a 3 touchdown loss and a loss to an UNRANKED team AT HOME then I swear on this green earth I will never watch another down of football in my entire life.

By ET

November 13, 2007 8:58 AM | Link to this

Bradley’s headline is correct. They won’t be playing in the game.

By Smokey

November 13, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this

Dawgs Overrated?

They are ranked ahead of every team they have played. Experts know talent when they see it. TN game was a beat down for sure but an anomally. GT your beating is coming….any guesses to the line on the game? I think you will be a 11.5 point underdog. Play with that on your slide rule tonight…when you are not playing the skin flute becaues you certainly have no dates unless a Star Wars convention is in town.

By Benjamin Butts

November 13, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

LSU will win the national title. Enough said. Geaux Tigers.

By ak4771

November 13, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

Quincy C,

Lest we forget that we BEAT Fla and Au. WE beat Kentucky this week and hell yeah we deserve to play in the SECC. Ru kiddin me? We are one of the hottest teams in America right now. Another point, look at all the true freshmen and redshirt freshmen on our team. they finally turned the ol corner and are playing like we all expected. Good things lie ahead for the Nation. Just remember alot of the guys playing on Saturdays for us were playing on Friday nights last year. Have a little freakin patience!!! Its working!!! And how bout that #35. my god is he going to be f…ing people up when he’s a senior!!! oh yes….he is one of our true freshmen this year!!

By chase

November 13, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

I have NEVER seen this many “fans” of opposing teams on the UGA BLOG!

Seems like Georgia’s SUCCESS has made MANY of you NERVOUS and your only resort is to LASH OUT and try to degrade the DAWGS

Get a LIFE and go to your own team’s blogs if they have them!

I mean, does it make you feel more confident in your team to try and bash the DAWGS?

All it really does when you verbally attack the DAWGS is to show how INSECURE you are about YOUR TEAM!

If you want to give stats then fine…BUT this mindless bashing and venom spewing is RIDICULOUS!!

All you can do with UGA vs LSU is compare common oppenents…

UGA beat Ala 26-23, beat Fla 42-30, and AUB 45-20

LSU beat ALA close at the end of the game so that is a wash….

However, Georgia beat FLA by 12 when LSU had to convert 5 4th downs to come from behind in their own stadium…ADVANTAGE UGA,

LSU beat AUB on a miracle last second catch while UGA BLEW THEM OUT….ADV UGA!

That is 2-0-1 for Georgia in common oppenents with another this weekend!

LSU would probably be a 1.5 point favorite or it would be a Pick EM game against UGA in the SEC Champ. Game.

By Russ

November 13, 2007 9:03 AM | Link to this

I see Dawg fans are just as delusional as ever. I understand supporting your team but UGA will have to count on the team that thumped them losing. After that, do you really think you have the horses to beat LSU?

LSU wins that game by two touchdowns. Get your excuses ready Dawg fans. You guys come up with better coulda/shoulda/woulda’s than anyone.

By JUSTADAWG

November 13, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this

This sounds vaguely familiar, Dawgs & Tigers in the SEC Championship. Remember 2005 when DJ and the Dawgs didn’t stand a chance against that dominant bunch of cajuns. If I remember correctly we did alright in that one. That being said lets worry about those blue cats first and hope and pray that UT has a Fulmer Moment!

By carolinacat

November 13, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this

As a UK alum, I doubt we have any answers for the emerging tandem of Stafford & Moreno. Our defense has been a disappointment. IF we can halfway protect Woodson, we have a puncher’s chance to outscore UGA.
UT will get our best shot next week and they better be ready for a slugfest.

By woodstockGT

November 13, 2007 9:15 AM | Link to this

Hey Chase- this is a blog on Mark B. article which is ridiculous. What is more ridiculous is your UGA-LSU common opponent scenerio. You show your stupidity with that one. Talk about common opponents? What about South Carolina? Didn’t both schools play South Carolina?

By DARTDAWG

November 13, 2007 9:15 AM | Link to this

U BETTER HOPE UT RUNS THE TABLE RUSS. BECAUSE MILES WILL BE 0-4 AGAINST CMR AFTER NEXT OCT.

By boots

November 13, 2007 9:16 AM | Link to this

Brad in KY: all true points regarding your team, but not so fast my friend… Yes, you have a GOOD freshman RB, but he is no Moreno. Knowshon is a legit super back and will be mentioned in next year’s Heisman race out of the gates. He will win it his JR year. Our QB is as good as Woodson at the end of his sophmore year, and our defense is going to bury the KY O-line. Georgia wins by 17.

LSU fans: who would you rather play right now? A 3 loss Volunteers team or a 2 loss, and black-hot Dawgs team? That is what I thought…

GO DAWGS!

By georgiagirl

November 13, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this

Lsu_03 CMR has won two SEC titles since he’s been at UGA. Get your facts right.

felicia, John Heisman and Tybee you must be on the sick side and maybe the FBI needed to check out who you are, if that is the kind of stuff that you put on football blogs.

Gamescocks, yes you beat UGA, but how does if feel to lose four SEC games in a row. Everything goes around comes around.

And to the man that talk about ESPN not showing anything on the GA/AU game he is right they did show anything on there Sat night and they are not saying anything about us. I think that we should not watch or read anything they have to say. The other sports networks are writing about the SEC teams, but ESPN only LSU, a little FLA and Tenn but not much at all. They love the PAC 10 and that’s it.

By Geoff

November 13, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this

By JUSTADAWG

November 13, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this

This sounds vaguely familiar, Dawgs & Tigers in the SEC Championship. Remember 2003 when Greene and Pollack and the Dawgs were the better team thefirst time and was counting on being the better team the second go around. If I remember correctly LSU did alright in that one. Repeat? I think so.

By DARTDAWG

November 13, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this

I MEANT DEC. I THINK LSU WILL MAKE IT NEXT YEAR TO THE SECC GAME

By todd b

November 13, 2007 9:18 AM | Link to this

sure the dogs have won 3 sec champs in the last 6 years but the tigers won a nat championship more recently and after they shut down the dogs(which is a very hot team right now) in there second home we will once again go on to take home that grand prize

By Mike

November 13, 2007 9:18 AM | Link to this

The first goal of every season is to win your division and the SEC. Pulling for Tennessee so as to avoid LSU is a defeatist attitude. As hot as the Dawgs are right now, I would definitely like to see Georgia play LSU. Although the other path seems easier, I would prefer to go into a BCS bowl as conference champions, not sliding in under the door opened by LSU playing for the national crown. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Unfortunately, it is not up to us. The Vols have to drop one and Arkansas may have been our best bet. Like the Dawgs, Tennessee is playing pretty well right now themselves …

By Bill

November 13, 2007 9:19 AM | Link to this

I’m not a UGA fan by any means, but I’ve been saying it to anyone who will listen that UGA will be a strong contender for the National Championship before 2010. All the pieces are being put into place

By Dawg Fud

November 13, 2007 9:21 AM | Link to this

The ONLY thing we need to be concerned with right now is preparing for Kentucky. Rich Brooks, Andre Woodson and company will come to Athens prepared and we need to execute with precision on offense AND defense.

I am not even thinking about Georgia Tech or an SEC Championship game (however I am looking forward/ahead to Thanksgiving dinner).

Kentucky is the only team we are playing Saturday. Get ready!

GO DAWGS!

By Kathryn

November 13, 2007 9:22 AM | Link to this

I totally agree! I think we could beat LSU. Think about it. We haven’t beaten Florida and Auburn in the same year since 1982. We beat them both this year and outscored them by 37 points! I don’t know about anybody else, but I’m going to be yelling Go Vandy and go Kentucky when they play Tennessee. If we don’t get to go, I will still be a little happy if Tennessee goes though, because I will be grinning from ear to ear when LSU beats them by 100 points, but I would much rather see Georgia beat LSU by 100 points!

By LSU Tiger

November 13, 2007 9:24 AM | Link to this

Yeah, JUSTADAWG, let’s keep living in the past for just a minute longer, LSU must have taken something out of you in 05 SEC Championship, ‘cause it seems like West Virgina handed you your a*******es in the next game. Way represent the SEC, dawgs. Anyway, the headline is absolutely correct, there’s no need for you to worry about what you can’t acheive.

By keniboy

November 13, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

who are these tech guys? they left the SEC cuz it was too tough a league to go play with the cerebral guys of the ACC (which then ironically added miami) now tech is the less cerebral school and still less football talented. i’m a tech fan too, but face the music…please

By DARTDAWG

November 13, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this

AND BY THE WAY I HOPE ALL U UGA HATERS GET CAUGHT AT WORK NOT DOING YOUR JOB

By John

November 13, 2007 9:28 AM | Link to this

How about the beating LSU put on UGA in the 2003 SEC Championship game to go to the NC game. It seems like UGA fans are forgetting the beating that Tennessee put on them a little to easily.

By Marlena Pace

November 13, 2007 9:28 AM | Link to this

Thank you for you opinion. I enjoyed reading it.

By Marlena Pace

November 13, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this

Thank you for you opinion. I enjoyed reading it.

By james

November 13, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this

Yeah, and the last time UGA won the SEC Title they got creamed by West Va in their own backyard after beating a LSU team that had to play 11 straight weeks.

The question should be with all that talent why hasn’t Richt been in the national title hunt more often.

By Dawg Fud

November 13, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this

Bill

I appreciate your vote of confidence (different than support) but Georgia’s schedules in the next few years are pretty tough.

If Georgia won 9 games next year I would be impressed.

I am not one of those pessimistic-Munson dawg fans but I do recognize that our schedule next year is brutal. Additionally, I am sure that Florida and Auburn have a bulls eye on us next year. Both those teams will come especially prepared to play against us.

2009 and on…not even thinking about that.

GO DAWGS! Beat Kentucky!!!

By MorenoRocks

November 13, 2007 9:32 AM | Link to this

DwayneL.- it is spelled LOSE, not loose. Go dawgs. May be the best article Bradley ever wrote.

By chase

November 13, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

WOODSTOCKGT

Absolutely, you are right, I forgot SC…So make the common oppenents 2-1-1 for UGA!

But right now, when comparing the teams, ALL YOU CAN GO ON IS COMMON OPPONENTS BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT PLAYED EACH OTHER!

Now go back to your BUG BLOG and cry over your SAD SAD LITTLE TEAM!

I mean really! You have to come on here as a Techie and defend LSU in order talk about and degrade UGA!

That is so PATHETIC! Your teams does not belong in the same breath as ANY SEC TEAM!

By chase

November 13, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this

LSU TIGER and James

How is losing by 3…”getting creamed”?

I think the score was WVU 38 UGA 35

By Orlando

November 13, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this

Ok Georgia fans…..its great to have HOPE! However, the fact remains that UGA has no shot in hell of beating LSU in this years SEC Championship Game, even with home field advantage! What you guys should be fired up about is how your program maintains TOP recruiting classes year in and year out and the players SELDOM reach their maximum potential. You guys have had a good season, exceeding expectations, but lets be real. Maybe next year!

GEAUX TIGERS

By FLA DAWG

November 13, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

Hey - Wake Up Call! Let’s put talk of possibly playing LSU, SEC Championship, etc on the back burner. We play Kentucky in a few days and those guys can get fired up to play anybody. I’m sure Richt and his coaches are trying to keep the Dawgs focused but Dawg Fans shouldn’t think Ky or GT will be cakewalk games.

By anon

November 13, 2007 9:51 AM | Link to this

Hello Horse, what’s that in front of you? Oh, it’s the cart.

Don’t you think UGA should focus on Kentucky before worrying about LSU. Plus there’s still no guarantee to get there.

By noyellowinthisblood

November 13, 2007 9:51 AM | Link to this

Orlando, I guarantee if UGA gets the oppurtunity to play LSU in the CG we will be ready, but we need to take care of our final SEC game and hope UT slips up. Also, what the hell are you talking about being fired up to maintain top recruiting classes.

By Eric C.

November 13, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this

Call it like it is , and all LSU fans, please tell me you are joking. He wrote the article because many fans just as soon by-pass the SEC championship and have the Dawgs get a BCS bowl without having to play and potentially lose to LSU. That only works of course if UT wins out and LSU beats UT and goes to the NC game.

By The Ghost of Louis G.

November 13, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

Knowshon, listen up to an ol’ man who is a rabid Dawg fan: “Pride comes before a fall and a haughty spirit before defeat.”

Cut out the juking, jiving, posturing and posing. It make you look like a ghetto idiot and is poor sportsmanship.

Play hard. Continue to use the talent the good Lord gave you —- BUT be humble or else you’re going to have a comeuppance!

By Eric C.

November 13, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this

LSU_03, are you testing us? Richt has won 2 SEC championships (2002, 2005) and 3 eastern divisions since arriving. Please get your facts straight.

By Jordo

November 13, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

Getting the cart before the horse aren’t you? Why should Georgia “fear” anyone right now but their next opponent? First get them into the dome and then they can focus on LSU. I think the Tigers can hold their own. Bulldog fans need to get real about why they lost to UT and SC and recognize that Florida, Alabama and Auburn have not had exactly stellar years in ‘07.

By General Neyland

November 13, 2007 10:13 AM | Link to this

I’m glad to see the Dawgs fans have rebounded from the mauling that incurred in Knoxville….the original blackout.

By Erk

November 13, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this

LSU_03, Georgia has won 2 SEC championships with Mark Richt, not 1 as you stated.

By Dave

November 13, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

If Georgia gets the help it needs from Kentucky or Vandy and posts three nice wins with style points against Ky, Tech and potentially LSU a National Championship is not impossible if the Big 12 and Pac 10 beat each other up and Ohio St. loses to Michigan. On the other hand a Sugar Bowl berth would be tainted if Georgia backs in without winning their division.

By Tim Leslie

November 13, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

I’m Louisiana raised and a huge LSU fan. After reading your article, I hope Georgia wins out and they get to line it up in Atlanta. LSU played Florida, Kentucky and Auburn over 14 days. To escape 2-1 was incredible, given the momentum that Kentucky was riding and the fact they were hosting the biggest football game in school history. LSU has been able to gring out some tough wins despite emassing embarrasing penalties totals. And lets not discount he bullseye factor … every opponent plays a bit tougher when the prospect of knocking off number 1 is on the line. Georgia is playing the best football in the East no doubt, but to make the common opponent comparison doesn’t take the mitigating circumstances into account. They were also able to work they’re way up thru the east almost under the radar. Good luck to the dawgs over the next 2 weeks, hope to see you on 12/1.

By Avery

November 13, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this

Hey, I guess you have to write what sells papers. An entire article about “comparative losses” and Bradley leaves out the shellacking in Knoxville.

By GA Dawg`

November 13, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this

Great piece, Mark. Go Dawgs!

By James Davis

November 13, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this

Wow, what a ridiculous take. First, the unstoppable ‘Dawgs were destroyed by Tennessee (it wasn’t remotely as close as the 35-14 final), a very average team who still has to lose for GA to be anywhere near the Dome on Dec. 1. Second, the ‘Dawgs have no right to crow about anything after that embarrassing performance at Vandy. Not only were they whipped on the field, they acted like clowns afterward. That was the escape of all time. Bradley has officially jumped the shark, because the ‘Dawgs are irrelevant unless Tennessee completely chokes against reeling squads from Vandy and KY. It’s amazing how much mileage Richt gets out of his very average career results. So many Bradleys and Schlabach’s willing to suck ‘dawg.

By ARdawg

November 13, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

Great column Bradley!

Actually thats been my contention all along. I’ve never drank the LSU kool-aid. Yeah they’re a good team but, good teams are beatable and UGA is currently the hottest team in the SEC right now. First win out and then beat LSU in the championship game. I have no doubts the Dawgs can handled LSU. The way the season started I thought LSU was the best team in the country but theres many chinks in that armour. I’m now not convinced they are the best in the conference.

By What?!

November 13, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

To: John Heisman..did I read your comment correctly?..Ga Tech will beat down UGA with your well oiled offensive machine??..HA HA HA HA…Your offense is a joke..you still have no passing game..no QB at all..Bennet is a cocky, smug little shi_ with NO arm..Stopping Choice will be easy with 8 men in the box..but oh yeah nice win over Duke..who should be playing AA ball or worse..Troy would beat Tech any day..

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 13, 2007 10:26 AM | Link to this

The question is can we beat Kentucky this Saturday. Forget LSU. Forget Tech. Just beat Kentucky. Don’t think for one second that that is going to be an easy game. Woodson is still Woodson and they have a very good offense that we will need to pound. Let’s wait on talking about any other game. Then we still have to beat Toke at the “Free Rocky Pizza Field” in the ATL. PLUS UT will need to lose.

By KJ

November 13, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

Man, I love these articles. Not because I necessarily agree with Bradley, but because it makes all these NATS dorks (Bobo17, George, Heisman et. al.) fly off the handle. Keep it coming boys, 51-7 might seem like a close game after we’re done with you this year…

By John

November 13, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

Typical Georgia fans…You win two games and now you’re back on the Mark Richt band-wagon. It is funny how just a month ago you were questioning the direction of the program after getting crushed by Tennessee in Knoxville. Now, after beating Florida (for the first time in 10 to 15 years, which by the way is no BIG DEAL) and Auburn, you are the self-proclaimed best team in the conference.

To address Les Miles’s coaching ability, the man just wins. He has only lost a total of 5 games in 3 years (never losing to VANDY, I might add). Also, in response to Les Miles’s clock management skills in the Auburn game, the touchdown was scored with one second left to play. Therefore, it appears there would have been time for a field goal, and by the way, the call worked. LSU WON THE GAME.

By kia

November 13, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

GO DAWGS!

‘nuff said.

By mr. b

November 13, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this

People like George amaze me. Nobody gives credit where credit is due unless the Dawgs are losing. If we are winning and playing great football, it is because our young men who spend the better part of their lives working hard are “classless” in your eyes. If we lose, it’s becuase Ga is just underachieving as usual. And by the way George, don’t all fans hype up their teams in the offseason? Isn’t that what true football fans do? What are Dawg fans, just because they are Dawg fans, supposed to sit around and bash their coach and players like Tech fans have done this season? Would that make people of your likes happy? No, my guess is you are just another UGA hater that takes any chance to knock a program on the rise. Get a life buddy

By ThespiritofSinkwich

November 13, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

Man, I hate it when we win a couple of big games and all the johnny-come-latelys show up with their predictions of us blowing out Kentucky, GT, LSU. I’m a huge fan of the Dogs but can we bring just a modicum of reality back to the discussion? We got beat by South Carolina and Tennessee and almost got beat by Vandy. We’re certainly better than we were earlier in the season but in this year of parity and mediocrity all over the football landscape, we don’t have that much to brag about yet. Neither Florida nor Auburn have been exactly powerhouses this year. And LSU is sitting in the number one spot this week basically by default. And as far as Georgia goes, we’re one bad game away from being an also-ran yet again. Kentucky COULD beat us. Georgia Tech COULD beat us. I hope that Coach Richt and the team don’t get caught up in all of this hype that’s being generated around these parts, (this article being a perfect example) and instead focus on each opponent. Am I confident that we could wind up playing LSU for Sugar? Yes. But a lot has to happen first. We’d all do well to remember that.

By mcdawg

November 13, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

think Wildcats as in A. Woodson as in the team that beat us last year as in we must pressure the QB as in we must not lose focus NOT LSU

By Don Smith

November 13, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this

Why are we ignoring the worst officiating performance in the history of the SEC Saturday. Its not sour grapes, we won. It was the mst biased thing I have seen. We have a right to expect fairness or there needs to be changes at the SEC.

By mr. b

November 13, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this

According to UGa haters (ie Tech fans on this blog) any win, whether against Florida, Alabama, or Auburn, is against a mediocre team that is having a down year. You guys are so jealous your posts drip with envy.

By joe

November 13, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

Here we go again…UGA will NOT be playing in the Dome this year…they play two good games in beating UF and AU and all their fans come out of the closet proclaiming they are national championship contenders…yawn…remember when you lost to USC? Remember when the Vols raked you over the coals?? Remember when Vandy whipped your butts (except for the scoreboard?) You probably will get into a BCS bowl if LSU wins out, so be grateful for that. However, if UT wins out, go get yourself a steak at the Outback bowl…

By MariettaDawg

November 13, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

Listen to the haters!! Can you hear them? Folks, this is caused by a condition commonly referred to as “JEALOUSY”!

The Dawgs have a tough game ahead of them against a polished, high scoring offense and a hungry defense. Kentucky is looking to salvage a great season and will be ready to play come 12:30 on Saturday. Let’s worry about them first, then we can go to Sanford Stadium West and crush the lowly Bees.

Say it with me Dawgs: Loved or hated, but never ignored!!

By tdawg

November 13, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

Hey, we do this every week.Come on guys, dont buy into all of this. Its all in the future. All we can do now is control what we have in front of us and that is that we have to beat Kentucky this week. I would love to go to the SEC championship but there is no way that can happen unless we win out. Lets focus on what WE have to do and worry about TN and LSU if we have to. Go dawgs sic’em!

By Rocky Top

November 13, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

Dream on Georgia Bulldogs!

Fact is you were beaten to a “pulp” by The Vols and you are seeking vindication through “what if scenarios”

DREAM ON!

By Boudreaux

November 13, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

LSU should root hard for the bulldogs to reach Atlanta, then when LSU beats a 2 loss team, the computers will respect them more. Beating a 3 loss UT that absolutely undressed UGA is no big deal.

By MariettaDawg

November 13, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

John, you are right. Coach Miles is a good coach, and he knows how to win. You sir, however, are an idiot of fantastic proportion. You may want to study your notes before the next time you feel qualified to talk Dawgs’ history.

CHUMP… (word stolen from Dawg Fud)

By delusional

November 13, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

What was the score of the UT-UGA game this season? What about last season? Just checking…

By godawgs51

November 13, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this

All these haters saying the dawgs would have no chance vs lsu sound just like the auburn and uf fans from previous weeks. This is a special georgia team and i don’t see how anyone who has watched them play lately could honestly say that they couldn’t play with anyone in the country. les miles vs. mark richt are you kidding, advantage uga all day. Why can’t more people be like tony from the 6:37 am post and give an objective opinion instead of talking smack with no basis.

By ARdawg

November 13, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this

Dave

A National Championship is beyond the realm of possibilities for the Dawgs. It ain’t going to happen. What is very certain given a Vol loss is a great spoiler Georgia can be for LSU. That would be better than the Sugar Bowl to me

By Orlando

November 13, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

How soon we all forget…..VANDY ‘07? And the team had the audacity to celebrate on the road!? Are you kidding me? That showed the country the state of the UGA football program…beating SEC & National powerhouse Vandy (Sorry Vandy Fans). THE LAST TIME I CHECKED….LSU IS ALREADY IN THE SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! Let’s continue this conversation IF/WHEN you guys get there!

GEAUX TIGERS

By Dawg Fud

November 13, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

Sic ‘em MariettaDawg!!!

By DrGrandy

November 13, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

Georgia is the hottest team in the country right now, but first you have to actually get to the SECCG. Ya’ll just talking about what you are going to do, IF you get there. Better “strap it up tight” the Tigers fear no one, respect yes, fear NO!

By Coondawg69

November 13, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this

Who cares?!?!?

Georgia needs to concentrate on Kentucky and the fans need to be lively this Saturday. Fans usually just sit on their hands during these early games. It’s Senior Day. Make some noise and support your team!!!

Go DAWGS!!!!

By Walker

November 13, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

Great Great Great Article!

By ARdawg

November 13, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

godawgs51

It’s the knuckle dragging chest pounders whose team most likely isn’t even bowl eligible that are talking the smack. Peppered with a few Vols who have indeed earned the right to talk that smack to us at least for another year. The lamecocks are another story

By Jason

November 13, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this

Dawgs need not fear LSU in title game, because they’re not going to play them. UGA doesn’t have to fear the Patriots either.

That’s like saying I don’t have to fear Martians, or that I don’t have to fear the imminent explosion of the sun. See, neither of the above scenarios are going to happen.

Mark, this is weak and stupid, even for you.

By GADAWG47

November 13, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this

Mark, I would like to thank you for writing such a great article. You continue to produce great articles about the University of Georgia. I agree with your article, I think LSU will have alot of pressure on them if they face UGA in the SEC champ. Richt has finally shown some emotion and its showing through the team. I am pulling hard for UK to beat Tenn and for us to beat UK.

By MariettaDawg

November 13, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

We get it Volunqueers - You beat us in 2 straight. I understand that this stat is worth hanging on to, especially after your early season pounding by Cal (hahahaha). This doesn’t change the fact that LSU fans are pulling for you to make it to the Dome… We all know that the purple Tigers will eat you alive. Need a mental picture? Imagine what happens when Fat Phil Fulmer raids the buffet at the Knoxville Golden Corral!

By Lowcountry Bulldawgs

November 13, 2007 11:33 AM | Link to this

Shut down the KU running game and hit Woodson a few times and he’s raddled. We are not talkin about the same QB who earlier in the season looked all world. UK has came back down to reality while the Bulldogs are hitting stride. This is not a favorable matchup for UK. The UK defense is horrible and Moreno should open up the passing game for Stafford. In reality this is a game UGA can we by 10 or more. UK must control the T.O.P to when or else UGA’s will win a shoot out.

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 13, 2007 11:33 AM | Link to this

Dave, there is no backing into a Sugar Bowl bid if we win out w/o going to or winning the SECCG. “Tainted”, don’t think so. No such thing as backing into any bowl or NC game. It would mean that we beat who we needed to beat to get there. Nothing more, nothing less and fine by me.

By Lowcountry Bulldawgs

November 13, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

Meant WIN not when…excuse that!

By UK man

November 13, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

Dear Mark Bradley— The admissions office is trying to get in touch with you. We want our diploma back.

You dont deserve to be called a UK graduate.

By ARdawg

November 13, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

Orlando

By the way you’ve run your mouth one might believe you to be a bit worried and you should be. You’ve said everything but “go vols”. VANDY 07 was not a beat Vandy celebration. If you had your head out of your rectum long enough you would have known that.

Let’s break down your fabled Tigers shall we?

You start the year with the most talented team in the country top to bottom.

LSU started out the year pounding a very bad to mediocre VA Tech team and beating a hapless MS ST. The only teams you “soundly defeat”

Almost everyone (outside of the SEC) buys into the hype that you are a NC contender

Florida came into your stadium and damn near beat you.

Kentucky did beat you.

It took a last second touchdown for you to beat Auburn with officiating as bad as UGA/AU game.

I’m not sure you can beat Arkansas but you’ll still be in ATL if you don’t (because the west IS that weak AGAIN)

As soon as Lloyd Carr vacates Michigan, your coach will be out of Baton Rouge like his a$$ is on fire.

Face it, LSU is not the 800 pound gorilla with a chainsaw for a penis and certainly not as good as you want to think they are.

Accuse Georgia fans on a Georgia blog of dreaming. You my friend are calling the kettle black

By B. Thenet

November 13, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

Perhaps one of the most unintentionally funny “opinion” pieces I have ever read.

Lets see, in the past 3 weeks UGA beats 3 loss Florida, 4 loss Auburn, and 3 loss Troy State.

And now their starting QB and RB are national celebrities, they can assume a win vs. the best throwing QB they will face all year(who beat them last year), and LSU is shaking in their boots over facing them and will likely be outcoached by UGA since Les Miles is some kind of lucky dufus.

Hilarious

By D Ellis

November 13, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

Mike Bobo 17 INT-You actually paid UGA a little bit of a comp. Thanks…never thought I would read that from you…

Anyway just focus on Kentucky. No need for all the talk about SECCG….right now it isn’t and should not be on the radar…it is UT’s game to lose and they pounded us earlier this year…JUST BEAT KENTUCKY!!!!!!! It is going to be a great game!

By woodstockGT

November 13, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

I bet Vandy would love to play UGA again since its later in the season and they have that much more experience under their belt. Vandy fans will tell you they would win that one (should of won the first one). See how ridiculous that is comparing schools and common opponents? Ga beat a Fla team with an injured QB and beat their rival Auburn. So now their the hottest team in the country? What about Kansas that hasn’t lost this yr, Oregon that has won all their games except one which was lost on a fluke fumble on the 1/2 yd line against a tough UCLA team, or Hawaii (undefeated), or LSU with only 1 lose in a game they should of won. This time of year always brings out the delusional UGA fans that wish they could start the season over because they would kill everyone now, attitude. UGA is good , not great.

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 13, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this

Boudreaux, excellent point. You guys may NEED us to get there. IF Kansas and Oregon win out it may get extremely tight at the top and you guys will need every computer point you can get. I just don’t see Kansas doing it, Oregon possibly.

By DawgKiller

November 13, 2007 11:45 AM | Link to this

35-14, short memory dawgs. We will kick LSUs a* the same way we kicked yours. Have fun watching at home b***!!!!!

By Red Roosterette

November 13, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

I am looking forward to another redneck fan fashion show this year at the SEC Championship weekend. FL and Ark fan really put on a show last year bring their “wide families” with their mullets, jean shorts, bad perms and ladies stepped out of the 80s. At least most UGA fans know how to dress. I hear LSU fans are as bad as Ark/FL fans in the fashion dept. I would like to see UGA in Atlanta as my kids are Dawg fans even though I am a Gamecock. The UGA team spirit is the best and of course, Richt is the man. The Dawgs have really put on a show this season and deserve SEC East. Anyone but Tennessee….!!! Face it, someone is going to have to put up with LSU :)

By D Ellis

November 13, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

Actually-I have to agree…Kansas is the hottest team in the nation right now….would be nuts if they win out and go to NC game….could very well happen…..NO ONE predicted Kansas.

By m

November 13, 2007 12:03 PM | Link to this

The SEC is a funny conference. Everyone loves the league so much that they are scared to play. No one outside of the conference is one bit scared of the SEC. But inside the conference everyone is scared. It cracks me up. The SEC is the most overrated conference in history…and it will be proven when the sec teams have to venture out of the safe confines of the little sec and have to play some real teams. You heard it here first.

By Dave

November 13, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

GDawginkalamazoo - yes Georgia would be backing into the Sugar Bowl if they go without winning at least the division. What it would mean is UGA chose to play a soft non-conference schedule and dodged LSU.

By Dave

November 13, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

By the way it seems I read in this very newspaper a furor over Nebraska playing in the National Championship game without wining their division and playing in the Big 12 Championship game. you know why? Because that’s called backing in and it generally offends impartial football fans.

By D Ellis

November 13, 2007 12:20 PM | Link to this

M-

No we didn’t hear from you first….that is about the 10000th time we have heard that.

By Monte

November 13, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this

Quoting Bradley: Georgia will not lose to Kentucky this Saturday Meow,purrrrr, keep thinking that please keep thinking that. Meow, purrrrr, Scratch!

By noyellowinthisblood

November 13, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

M, what team do you pull for?

By N Dawg

November 13, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

John at 10:35 am. No one jumped off the CMR bandwagon! He’s always been our coach.
Bring on West VA. again. Screw UT!! I hate them!

By D Ellis

November 13, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

Actually UGA does not dodge LSU we play them every 3 or 4 years for 2 years….it is a cycle. We drop Ole Miss after this year and pick up LSU

By Jokeoftheday

November 13, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

What do you call a person who still lives in the fantasy that it is far more difficult to get into their school versus their in state rivals?? Give up?? A tech grad!!

By MariettaDawg

November 13, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

Hey M- Before you post again, you may first want to check that Florida vs. Ohio State NC game from last year… Man, I hate Florida with every ounce of my being, but they CRUSHED O. State. As I said on a blog yesterday, I’m confident that nearly any other SEC team would’ve done the same. Other conferences should be scared. Overrated? Doubt it.

Additionally, you should check Coach Richt’s record against non-conference opponents. Looks to me like I’m about to win another battle against the feeble minded.

By mark

November 13, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

For all of you who like bashing the writers of this paper for kissing MR’s butt should consider something. You do realize that this is the biggest city in the state of….GEORGIA and the fan base for the University of…..GEORGIA is much bigger than that of the the other schools in the state of…..GEORGIA, and that CMR has won 2 conference championships already and has a very real chance of winning a 3rd in 6 years, and did I mention the fact that he coached at the biggest university in the state of…….GEORGIA???? So if your a fan of another team in another conference I hope you’ll forgive the hometown paper for showing favoritism to the far superior team in the state of…..GEORGIA…you know….that state you live in!!!!!

By Mekvertikleiben

November 13, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs just need to beat a very good Kentucky team. All this talk about getting into the SEC Championship game or going to a BCS game is fodder. This is the same Kentucky team that beat LSU. The Wildcats ain’t no walk in the park. If Georgia wins by 1 point I’ll be a happy camper.

PS - Stewart Mandel is right… the Vols should be ranked higher. They’re the second hottest team in the SEC right now and the odds of them losing to either Vandy or Kentucky are slim.

By Yeah Right

November 13, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

I love how UGA fans think they will beat LSU but if UT played they would get stomped by LSU. Let’s not forget what happened in Knoxville. A cast of circus clowns showed up for that game. UGA fans have a VERY short term memory.

By The Ole Ball Coach (aka the Evil "Genius")

November 13, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

November 12, 2007

Dear Diary:

Today the mood was somber around the athletic complex here at South Carolina. Folks seem to be avoiding me, and when I run into them, I get a forced smile and a quick greeting before they go on their way. Even more strange, the athletic director failed to drop by with my morning coffee. He hasn’t given me a foot massage since the loss to Arkansas, and really hasn’t been his same, fawning self since Georgia goose-egged us in Columbia last year.

I think everyone assumed, as did I, that my genius would translate into 10-win seasons and an SEC title by now, but we seem stuck in an endless cycle of underachievement and 5-loss seasons. There’s a sense that I’m not doing enough to justify my huge salary, especially after my old school hung half-a-hundred on us in Williams-Brice.

Bottom line, the buck stops here. And I’m gonna assign blame where blame is due: on my players and assistant coaches. Gotta go. I’m coaching the defensive backs this week.

-SOS, the HBC

By brent a.

November 13, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this

Go CATS!

By Villa Rica DAWG

November 13, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

Love it. We are going to STOMP everyone we play from this point forward.

Man, I wish we could rewind and play UT and USC again.

By TXDAWG

November 13, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

Dave, you sound like a complete idiot. How do you claim that GA will back into a Sugar Bowl. It’s a BCS Bowl, you don’t back into it, if you don’t win your conference championship you get the honor and recognition of being a BCS caliber team by being selected to play. Even your comment about UGA playing a soft non-conference schedule and avoiding LSU is ridiculous! Do you really even know anything about football…dumb azz! SEC rotates schedules and OK State & Troy are two teams that any college coach in the country will tell you are respectable opponents. On top of that these opponents were scheduled several years ago and there’s no way for GA to know what kind of competition they will be in a given year. Troy has been up and plays everyone tough year in year out, and a BIG 12 opponent at .500 or better is satisfactory to good competion. I’m sure Mr. Evans is doing his best to secure quality opponents in advance (especially considering Arizona St on the upcoming schedule in addition to the return of Clemson).
So Dave, leave other people alone and learn something about college football before you go running your font!

By MKJ

November 13, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this

Gey Dawg fans, go ahead and buy your tickets for Atlanta. Them you can go begging VOL fans to buy them back on ebay! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!111

By GO VOLS

November 13, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this

Yeah Right… you took the words right out of my mouth. where were the whole Dawgs dancing in Knoxville where was all that black and all that motivation. Mark richt must have not been in the congregation the Sun be4 he played UT. The vols will win the east and will upset LSU and the Dawgs will be at home watching it all praying 4 a JAN 1 day

By UGA Lisa

November 13, 2007 1:22 PM | Link to this

So some might call me biased, being a UGA grad and all. But Joe Heisman….COME ON! You seriously think that Georgia Tech has even a slight chance of beating the Bulldogs? Your lack of street smarts is evident in the fact that your a Tech fan (probably graduate) and haven’t done anything out side of your apartment except to go buy video games and attend a midnight viewing of Lord of the Rings. You really need to wake up and smell Knowshon Moreno coming to Tech and running over every single one of the Jackets that are on the field.You might have had a chance in the first weeks of the season, but the Georgia Bulldogs are unstoppable now! GO DAWGS!

By mr. b

November 13, 2007 1:23 PM | Link to this

Just about every team in the top 25 this year is good at best. There is no one team that has dominated every game and is hands down the best team in the land with a cake walk to the national championship game. Remind me again why ga, tn, florida, or even kentucky for that matter COULD NOT beat lsu in the title game. They are just as vulnerable as any other team at this point. Don’t let your delusional hatred for UGA blind you from the fact that EVERY team in the top 25 is beateable on any day.

By Georgia Tech=JOKE

November 13, 2007 1:35 PM | Link to this

A big victory over Duke and the Techies start running their mouths again. I remain convinced that here isn’t a more delusional fan base in all of college football than Georgia Tech fans. 3-4 record in the worst BCS conference. Got their doors blown off by the only two decent teams they’ve played all year. Another stiff at QB. The secondary is a joke. Yet all of the sudden things are back on track because they beat……..Duke. Georgia better watch out!!! Simply hilarious.

By Obnoxious Georgia Fan

November 13, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

Mark, if your intention was to make the UGA haters cry like babies you have earned your stripes my man. Job well done. This is hilarious.

Poor haters.

By Disrespected

November 13, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

Do all you Georgian’s not remember UT’s 35-14 throttling of UGA last month? Believe me, all these articles about UGA already earning their trip to Atlanat are doing nothing but giving the Vols even more motivation to silence their critics. In case you haven’t noticed in the last decade, Tennessee plays its best when nobody expects them to. I fully expect Tennessee to play its finest games of the year against Vandy and UK to finish the year on a roll. LSU better watch out if so, because UT will be looking for revenge from the ‘01 Title Game when LSU ended UT’s National Title hopes. Don’t underestimate a disrespected Phillip Fulmer team. Thanks for the motivation AJC.

By Villa Rica DAWG

November 13, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

I thought I saw something on here yesterday regarding a knee injury to Sean Bailey. I haven’t seen or heard anything else.

Any truth to these rumors?

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 13, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this

TXDAWG, Dave doesn’t get it, never will.

Just beat Kentucky. Then beat Toke. After that it is all good.

By Villa Rica DAWG

November 13, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

Disrespected:

Don’t you think there is a reason no one here is thinking about the “throttling of UGA” by UT? BECAUSE IT DOESN’T MATTER. We have gotten past that slip up and so has the rest of College Football’s experts. UGA is a better team than UT.

IF UT is lucky enough to survive the next two weeks and make it to the SEC Championship, mark my words, the sports announcers will be commenting on how UGA is a better team and that LSU is lucky that the system didn’t work in the SEC this year (a lower ranked 3 loss team representing the East instead of the 2 loss higher ranked UGA team).

Sorry, but as I said yesterday, you guys trying to taunt us and constantly reminding us of that game is kind of like UK fans taunting and reminding LSU of their loss. Seems kind of desperate and pityful really…

By Dave

November 13, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this

I know about the rotating schedules. I didn’t say Georgia chose to avoid playing LSU. But no one with any decency can say that a college football team should benefit by not winning their division. This is one of the things the BCS system was supposed to help eliminate. Can you imagine watching the New York Mets choke the final two weeks of the season and lose to the Phillies only to be invited to the Playoffs because they are the better team on paper. If that were allowed it would be called “BACKING IN”!!

By ben

November 13, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this

UGA beats a Auburn team on a down year and it’s a National Championship for the dawgs. The dawgs still have plenty of football left to play. Very possibly a 4-loss year. But Bradley, unable to bash Tech this week, praises a pretty good dawg squad as if they were indeed LSU.

By LSUndefeated

November 13, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this

WHO IS THIS CLOWN WRITING FOR THE AJC??????? GA would get owned by LSU, it’s easy to remember 2005 when we had numerous injuries and a sub par team, but what happened in 2003 when we smoked GA twice and won the Nat’l title? Short memory dawg? Your article is laughable, LSU doesn’t have a Moreno? Our white boy has more yards than him, then we have a stable of other backs recruited by EVERY team in the country and you think Stafford is the next coming of the lord? He is sub par at best. Let’s see you repost this article Dec. 2nd. GE favs are right, hope you don’t meet LSU and you back into the Sugar Bowl while LSu heads to the NCG in New Orleans a week later. Typical GA fan, just wait till next year.

By georgiagirl49

November 13, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

For all the Vol fans on this blog you dont have a blog stay off ours. Go eat at a buffet line with you coach.

By LSU Tiger

November 13, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this

Last time us dumb cajuns looked at a map, Mark, GT was located in Metro Atlanta, and UGA was in a little burg called Athens, 80 miles away and served by the Athens Banner-Herald. How quaint.

By LSU DUDE

November 13, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this

Don’t think that UGA will be visiting Atlanta. Tennessee also “feels” it like UGA does and played a great game against Arkansas.

Believe me - both teams will be worthy opponents and I do think that the Dogs have evolved into a power…probably better than the Vols at this point….but it is a moot point.

Vols beat the Dawgs and it was settled on the field earlier in the season

If I am a UGA fan, I would be more disapointed in the SC loss. In that game - UGA did not line up to play football…they lined up to be cute and it back fired. But at least your coaching staff realized its mistakes….and they are lining up and playing some good football!!!

I really like UGA’s staff…and have to respect what TN is doing as well.

Who would I rather face in the ATL?

Both teams will be a challange. Both will bring color and fans!!! I am more apprehensive about playing UGA at this point than the Vols. But I would like to play the hottest team - UGA - so there is no doubt who the best is. How UGA has turned it around and with their momentum ….it would make for a bigger game…plus, I want a rematch from the last time we met in Atlanta!!!!

Geaux Tigers!

By noyellowinthisblood

November 13, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

Ben, Auburn wasn’t on a down year before they got smacked by the Dawgs.

By BobinBuford

November 13, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

Chase:

I’ve been to Brookwood stadium, and it holds about 8,000.

There were more than 50,000 at GT for the Thursday night game.

Plus, this is not a DAWG blog - it just seems that way with Mark Bradley and his love for anything UGA.

By Villa Rica DAWG

November 13, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

Dear LSUundefeated:

LSU isn’t undefeated, you might want to change your screen name.

Sincerely, Villa Rica DAWG

By Villa Rica DAWG

November 13, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

Dear LSUndefeated:

Unlike your rant above, Mark actually backs up his analysis with, well, analysis. He states his reasons for his opinion.

If you can’t do the same, then shut up.

Sincerely, Villa Rica DAWG

By Villa Rica DAWG

November 13, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this

LSU Dude:

Not that I completely agree, but I like your perspective on things, for a LSU fan that is.

By Silverback

November 13, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this

“You da man!!” The whole team is coming together nicely. Who woulda thunk it after the Gamecock loss.

“GO DAWGS”

By LSU DUDE

November 13, 2007 2:39 PM | Link to this

Hey LSUndefeated. In 2003 - we did not smoke UGA twice - IN Baton Rouge, we had a last minute victory when UGA took the lead and they blew a coverage - good for us - and hit a big one. Man was that an exciting finish…….THEN we blew the doors off them in the SEC title game.

But do yoo remember what happened the next year when we visited Athens?We got routed in one of the worst beat downs in the Saban era…and then got beat down again the next time we met UGA in Atlanta.

Recent history if on UGA’s side in our match ups……UGA is hot again and would give us a heII of a game.

Get your facts straight before you dis another team.

How bout Miss State beating Satan!!!!!Love it!!!

By TXDAWG

November 13, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

Sic’em Villa Rica DAWG!!

By Villa Rica DAWG

November 13, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

I’m really liking LSU Dude…

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 13, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

LSU DUDE, thank you for saving me the typing. I was also going to remind LSUndefeated that some of those injuries in the 2005 SECCG were due to the previous UGA game. Anyway, your class and sensible input is appreciated. Hope you guys keep rolling to the NC.

By godiaco

November 13, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

The artical is good. And any true (not fairweather) dawg fan will ever pull for TN in any situation. And everyone has an opinion. But I would like to point out a couple of things I feel most dawg fans , non dawg fans, and most of the press have a closed eye to. Collage football is as much about confidence in yourself , your team mates, and your coach as it is about who has the best players, coaches, etc. This Dawg team has struggled over the past year or so due to a lack of the combination hitting all together. No one can dispute the talent in all areas or the talent of the coachs. But we all know that Richt has lacked aggresive play calling and out of the box thinking when it is most needed. We can all see he has bridged that gap And If anyone watched the game Sat. (And I mean watch it) You could easly see that the Stafford has finally settled down and found the confidence in himself to exicute plays and complete passes. So given the level of play they have been able to reach recently no team in collage football has a chance against this Georgia team. So if you are a true Dawg fan it dont matter where we play, the football world will see how good this team really is in the weeks to come.

By jason

November 13, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

I am with George. I am UGA fan but I have never seen so many classless people as I did on Sat. Booing every single call against UGA when watching the game later they were ALL correct. Throwing cups and garbage at the Auburn band. To be honset with you I was utterly embarrased and after the Vandy and UF games something needs to be done.

By WSB

November 13, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

This just in. Georgia Tech defeated North Carolina for its 7th win of the season and a trip to the Emerald Nut Bowl. Chan Gailey was awarded with a four year contract extension until 2015.

By Villa Rica DAWG

November 13, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

Right on gdawginkalamazoo!

GEAUX TIGERS (which equates to go SEC), unless you are playing the dogs, then you guys suck. :)

By LSU Tiger

November 13, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this

Now I’m feeling the SEC love!

By TXDAWG

November 13, 2007 3:05 PM | Link to this

Thanks for saving me some fonts LSU Dude. Keep it real like that and you can blog here anytime.

GA & LSU are two of the four premier programs in the SEC along with FL & Auburn. Tenn used to be there but can’t be consistent and Alabama is trying hard to get back there. If GA does reach the SEC title game then it can’t be overlooked how GA has competed for the conference crown consistently since MR’s arrival. They have turned the corner from the awful 90’s and NT talk is not unrealistic, but that only happens by winning the toughest conference in the country and having no more than 1 loss. GA is 2,3 or 4 right now if they had not lost to SC or TN and in the discussion for NT. They were a DJ Shockley away from being undefeated (going into bowl play) his senior year when Terishinski couldn’t get the job done against the GATORS and would have been 1 or 2 in the BCS. Again, to reiterate my point, there are now 4 Tier 1 teams in the SEC (LSU, Auburn, FL & GA). These are teams you mark down 10 wins for at the beginning of the season and see which one ends up with 0 or 1 loss in order to compete for the NT.

By LSU DUDE

November 13, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

Hey Villa Rica Dawg,

What do you not agree with?

  1. TN beat UGA earlier in the year. UGA did not eve show up…..but it happens.

  2. SC loss - staff tried too many cute plays instead of slants, screens, deep and run set up plays. Yeas, your offensive line is young…but SC was daring you all night and UGA did not take advantage.

  3. LSU, UGA, Florida and Tennessee are all playing excellent at this point….this is the class of the SEC at this point of the season.

  4. LSU and UGA in Atlanta would be absolutely lights out with the electricity generated from two pumped up schools. Not to dis the Vols - but I went that championship game a few years back. LSU won - TN fought back - but it was not even close to the atmosphere that the LSU/UGA games.

Three schools that LSU has a ton of respect for because they absolutely bring it!!! And in kn particular order…..Auburn, Florida and Georgia. Not dissing TN or Bama - but screw them both!!!!

By SECchumps

November 13, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

Why do SEC fans think that they play a tough schedule. Look at the SOS and you’ll be suprised by the FACTS. The SEC is 5-5 against BCS conference teams. Only 10 games against BCS teams? At least 30 against non-BCS teams. Wow, they really do play tough schedules. Bama loses to FSU and UT (winner of the East) lost to Cal of the Pac-10. Quit being scared of other conferences and hiding behind that tough beat each other up crap. It’s a bunch of average teams beating each other up.

By Phoebe

November 13, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

Why would any self-respecting Georgia fan root for Tennessee in any situation? Unless of course, it is a game against any Steve Spurrier team. I say root for Vandy and Kentucky against Tennessee! The SEC Championship is way more important that which Bowl we go to!!!

By Disrespected Vol fan

November 13, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry, but you just can’t simply ignore the fact that UT beat UGA earlier in the year. That is the difference in the East right now, so that’s not just hanging on to the past, that’s the most important game in terms of the division champ right now! Both teams have to feel good about their chances right now and I respect what Georgia has done. But I simply think that Tennessee is just as capable of beating LSU as Georgia is. Only time will tell, but until then Rocky Top leads the way. Just the facts.

By chase

November 13, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

BobinBuford

I think you took the comments about South Gwinnett vs Brookwood crowd just a little too seriously my friend!!

Also don’t hand me the 50thousand BS! Against BC and VaTech there were chunks of empty seats in the upper level…me and my friends were watching and laughing every time the camera had to quickly pan down!!!!

Can’t even sell out a 45 thousand seat stadium…UNLESS THE DAWGS ARE IN TOWN OF COURSE!!!!!

By Pitbull

November 13, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Boy there are some jealous Tech girlie men posing as disgruntled UGA people today. They must really be green with envy cause their panties are in a real wad. Anything to take a slap at UGA and try and cause a flap.

That is what has always been wrong with Tech. They are always looking at UGA rather than taking care of their own program. That is why they will be on the Blue Rug at the end of December this year and for many years to come.

By Dawg Fud

November 13, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Ditto, LSU Dude.

My roommate at UGA was from Baton Rouge and I have kept a close eye on the Tigers for 7 years.

GO DAWGS! Beat Kentucky!

By Kentfan

November 13, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

Umm, Kentucky obviously brings it too

By Villa Rica DAWG

November 13, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

George - “I will put it this way if UGA gets into the NC game with a 3 touchdown loss and a loss to an UNRANKED team AT HOME then I swear on this green earth I will never watch another down of football in my entire life.”

We would be happy if you would just refrain from ever posting anything on ajc.com ever again. Deal?

Jason - “I am with George. I am UGA fan…”

With fans like you, who needs road games? On behalf of the Bulldog Nation, you have been disowned, Idiot. I can’t stand pu$$ies like you.

By LSU DUDE

November 13, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

Hey TX Dawg,

You da man and I forgot about Shockley missing the Game against Florida…you guys win that game and you are knocking on the door of a national title game. You guys took West Virginia for granted in your bowl (Sugar in Atlanta) and got burned…but a good come back none the less.

Also. you guys were in position to play for a national title against USC when Green was quarterbacking against Florida…Richt let Shockley in and he threw a pick returned for a TD…the difference in the game and the only loss for UGA that year. I remember that becuase I was telling my friends that both LSU and UGA were the teams on the rise and would have to deal with the Dawgs several times in years to come for glory!!!!

Every red blooded UGA fan should be rooting to make it to Atlanta and a TN loss….not to get to a BCS game by hoping TN wins out….that is a loser’s attitude.

Good luck Dawg fans…hope to see you in ATL.

By georgiavol

November 13, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

Too bad Georgia couldn’t beat lowly Tennessee. Oh, the shame of it all!

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 13, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

After we all sit here and diss UT how funny would it be if they won out?

This just in Mangini beats Fulmer in the 40. Time for Mangini 4.4 minutes. Fulmer didn’t finish he got distracted by a fan eating Krispy Kremes.

By Villa Rica DAWG

November 13, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

LSU Dude:

I agree with all 4 of your points.

By Ken Roberts

November 13, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

Why do you all automatically assume that Tech students want UGA to lose? I for one hope they do well. It would be sad to go to a school with such s** academics and not even have football to brag about.

Anyway, I think UGA is positioned to do very well next year. It is unlikely they will get a championship this year, but they could easily be top 5 in the BSC next year if Stafford and Moreno continue to play as well.

By gayrights

November 13, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this

wow, there should be a double date between TX Dawg and LSU Dude joining Bark Madley and Mark Richt. What a lovefest.

By Dave

November 13, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

LSU DUDE - Finally someone on here who shares my disdain for the possibility of Georgia going to a BCS bowl without going to the conference championship. That may be putting words in your mouth but at least it seems you agree that it is cowardice for UGA fans to be breathing sighs of relief if they don’t go and have to play LSU.

By LSU DUDE

November 13, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

Kentfan,

No disrespect…..but you had a very good season last year foy KY football - and absolutely played lights out and overachieved earlier this year….as you guys nailed us…congrats by the way and job well done.

But the question is…..what has happened to your season since….and where has Kentucky football been all these years? You guys seem to build it up and be good enough to scare the powers from time to time - but can’t get over the hump on a consistent basis.

Basketball is another animal….fear the Cat? Yes, we fear the CAT!!!!….in basketball!

By Cooper

November 13, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

Mr. Bradley, in not being able to resist the comparative scores, you missed the obvious score: Tenn 35-GA 14. Also in case you forgot, it was over at halftime (28-0). I wouldn’t be so quick to proclaim GA as the second coming just yet!

By Villa Rica DAWG

November 13, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

This just in, the SEC has revised the rules for tie breakers going to the Championship Game.

The two teams will have to play for it. If UT and UGA are tied at the end of the season, there will be a “playoff” game held on Tuesday, November 27th.

I wish…

By LSU DUDE

November 13, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

to gayrights,

Freedom of speech also applies to Biggots….and glad to see you take advantage of your opportunities to show what an idot you are. Go back to knoxville!!

Geaux Tigers!

By JB

November 13, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

Hey yellow jackets, 6 straight!!! number 7 coming soon.

By Dog the Gator Hunter

November 13, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

I have to agree with Disrespected Vol Fan: both Tennessee and Georgia are fully capable of beating LSU right now. LSU has a nice program and I generally support them when they’re not playing my Dawgs, but the fact is they could easily have enough losses to knock them out of the top 25 right now. They came within inches of losing to Florida at home (and Hester may have gotten a good spot on that 4th down run). They came within a bobbled pass or missed field goal of losing to Auburn at home. They could have easily lost to Alabama (I missed the end of that game, but saw the final score). Even the South Carolina game would have been real interesting if that brilliant fake field goal had backfired (as such plays often do). The fact that they haven’t lost more than the Kentucky game is a credit to them, but they are by no means a great power that is head and shoulders above the rest of the league.

If LSU runs the table, they will be like the 2006 Florida team that didn’t dominate much (until they faced OSU in the title game), but always found a way to win. There’s a certain greatness to that, but that doesn’t indicate a team that should be feared. I hope my Dawgs get a shot at LSU in the SEC title game, but if they don’t, I’ll be very interested to see what the Vols can do. It wouldn’t surprise me at all to see them win. If LSU wins, I’ll pull for them in the NC game, as I would do with any SEC team outside of Gainesville Florida. But Bradley is right: LSU should not be feared. Respected, but not feared. GO DAWGS!

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 13, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this

SECchumps, Hey dumba$$ what do you mean 10 games against BCS ranked schools? Hell over half, that would be 7 SEC teams ARE BCS ranked teams. And we play these teams as a BASIS of schedule. Nice try! Got anything else?

By LSU DUDE

November 13, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

Cooper,

You are correct…..Vols earned it on the field - the only place to solve the arguement. But the Vols have to win out against Vandy and KY to get to ATL….odds are the Vols will get the job done as they can smell the glory!!!

However, UGA beat Bama and Florida - two teams that absolutley kicked the living life out of the Vols.

What a strange year of football!!!!

If you guys make it to Atlanta - Congrats - you earned it. But tell your fans to absolutely bring it this time. Vols and the fans cae conservative last time and I was really disappointed and lost respect in the Vol nation. If you guys beat us…..respect earned!!!

By nikkie

November 13, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

Well,I’m assuming that the comment concerning “Georgia would’nt embarrass themselves if they make it to the SECECG..” I figure,given the previous comment abt Tennessee that you are referring to Tennessee being embarrassed by LSU if we make it there. Interesting analysis. Frankly,Tn has been extremely inconsistent all year,as has Ga. And speaking of embarrassing games,we’ve both had those as well,have’nt we? I think that u guys need to rem u have some games left just like us….and we dont need anyone to lose to get there.

By MolinAtl

November 13, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

Cooper - I have to agree with you. For Bradley to say that Georgia could beat LSU just because LSU barely beat Florida and Auburn and then Georgia beat Florida and Auburn - stupid logic Mr. Bradley. Shall we also remind you that Florida absolutely humiliated Tennessee who then absolutely humiliated Georgia. Next, Georgia barely squeaked by Vandy (due to a Vandy fumble) but Florida killed Vandy. Don’t give me the home and away crap because, again, I’ll point out that SC beat Georgia AT HOME then Florida beat up on SC - at SOUTH CAROLINA. There’s no logic to it this year. Its just whichever team shows up to play that day. Its called parity Mr. Bradley - look it up. The SEC is full of parity this year. That’s why its the best conference around. To use your logic is just way too simple minded and the intelligent readers among us deserve better.

By Logic

November 13, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

Awesome article. Bulldogs need not fear LSU because they’re not going to play LSU this season. Again, sweet article.

By TommyD

November 13, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

Does Tech still play football?

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 13, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

Kentfan, yes you guys do and that worries this dawg fan. Hope we can revenge last year with a thumping.

LSU DUDE, this dawg fan would be glad to play against you guys in the dome. This years dawg team has grown tremendously. IF we thump Kentucky (hopefully) then we will know where this team truly stands. If we keep it tight with KY and blunder around and escape with a victory we will know they need some more jelling. Proud of them for the last few games though.

And UT we have been doing our damnest to keep Phat Phil’s job these last two years to set up a run for the title next year. And do you show us any gratitude?

By georgiagirl

November 13, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

It’s so funny to read all the other fans bashing UGA. We are not thugs. I do believe that FLA has 9 players with felonies charges pending. Tenn player that as not been able to pass a drug test 4x. Lester and Blackmon of Auburn can not stay out of trouble. Uga player tickets for traffic violations or underage drinking. The list could go on for days, but all you men can do everyday is put down 18, 19 and 20 years olds because you forgot what is like to be young. And I have seen every team is the SEC have players dancing on the side line because they were winning the game. Tebow cell phone act, these guys are having the time of their lifes and you all are a bunch of old farts, as they say the kettle calling the pot black. There’s not one team in the SEC or the nation that the guys do not do something to show the fun of the games. You all sound like Lou Holtz old butt. I might be 49 and a female, but I love football and I enjoy seeing these guys have fun. It’s okay to call Tebow superman, but it’s not okay for us to love our run backs that by the way are from good family too. So, I hope that the bashing that you do to others will come back to you all 10x.

GO DAWGS AND KEEP UP THE FUN OF THE GAME AND DO NOT LET A OLD FART GANG OF REDNECKS BOTHER YOU.

Back in Black. Red is Great. And if I mess up on the English, I’m in a hurry, so kiss my Georgia Bulldogs Thug loving sweet a@@.

And Tenn fans we have beat more than 3 times in a row, go look at Casey record with Georgia.

By Dave

November 13, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

Don’t mess with Tech. They beat Notre Dame this year! At least I think that was a football game. It might have been women’s volleyball. It’s hard to tell the Tech ladies are so ugly!

By Lowcountry Bulldawgs

November 13, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

LSU DUDE,

You are a very well read LSU fan. If a quarter of the opposing teams bloggers were as insightful and respectful as you these articles would be great debate rather than a insult fest. Good reading from you.

By Kerry Hobbs

November 13, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

I love to hear the Bulldog nation talking about their automatic advancement into the SEC championship game with 1 game still left to play. It’s just Kentucky, right? Can’t wait to see the comments come Sunday…I hear Moreno is going to wear Hershel’s retired jersey on Saturday. Don’t book those tickets to Atlanta just yet…the better investment might be Outback bowl tickets! KickAssCats!

By THEcolumbiadawg

November 13, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

Hey Molin Atl: if you’re so intelligent, how is it you haven’t figured out that college teams at the END of a season, especially ones loaded with redshirt and true freshmen, are VASTLY different teams in weeks 8-12 than they were in 1-4. They are KIDS who are still learning the game…they can figure it out in a matter of weeks…and most of them improve their skills…unless they’re kids at South Carolina, who regress EVERY year in November, even when the Evil (FORMER)Genius is at the helm. Based on the way UGA’s PRO-gressed, and the Cocks have RE-gressed, do you REALLY think Georgia would lose to South Carolina in a rematch at the end of November?

By UGAg

November 13, 2007 5:30 PM | Link to this

ummm UGAg DOES NOT LEAD THE EAST!!!! when will muttland and wsb and now the ajc get that through their heads? tennessee is the east leader and the only school that controls its destiny! i know you WISH you were playing in the dome in december, but as my grandfather said, wish in one hand and $#!t in the other and see which one gets full first.

By Brent

November 13, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this

Fire Richt! Fire Martinez! Oh wait, Georgia’s good now? Nevermind…Go Dawgs! Go Richt! Go Martinez!

By Dave

November 13, 2007 5:49 PM | Link to this

UGAg - Your right they most likely will not be playing in the Dome in December, but most think they will be playing in a different Dome in January. But don’t tell anyone on this board that that’s backing into the Sugar Bowl. Shhhhh! Obviously if they had been wearing Black in Knoxville they would have clinched the division already. Or if they all had ‘shown emotion’ by running on the field after their first score. Of course that would have looked pretty silly since the score would have been 28-6 with less than 10 minutes to play in the 3rd quarter.

By UGAY

November 13, 2007 5:52 PM | Link to this

Last time I checked UGAY was 2nd in the East

By TampaDawg

November 13, 2007 6:05 PM | Link to this

Hey Gator boy, “You might be a gaytor but your mamma’s a DAWG!!!”

By John

November 13, 2007 6:25 PM | Link to this

LSU DUDE,

Are you sure your name is not a typo? You meant to type in Georgia Dude, right? You are certainly giving Mark Richt a lot of credit.

Also, what is with the faulty logic? You mean to tell me you failed to remember that your beloved Mark Richt crumbled to the Georgia Nation pressure by rotating Greene and Shockley, which may have cause them a national championship.

Are sure you are not an Alabama Fan? TRAITOR.

By the way, I am surprised the GEORGIA fans have yet to mention how they really should have won the LSU game in Tiger Stadium in ‘03 because their kicker missed numerous field goals. LSU Dude probably thinks yall won this game also.

By Summer

November 13, 2007 6:30 PM | Link to this

that all sounds great in theory.. but you’re forgetting one very important thing… Tennessee will have to lose, AND Georgia will have to win out.. and we both still have Kentucky. Don’t count your eggs before they’ve hatched..

By Summer

November 13, 2007 6:43 PM | Link to this

and in response to the idiots who said that Ga will be in the sugar bowl, or even in the top ten.. Ga may win out.. if they get past Kentucky.. but strength of schedule taken into account.. there is no way Ga will be among the top 5 in the country.. they just aren’t strong enough!

By Edgar

November 13, 2007 6:49 PM | Link to this

I hate to break up the party but UGA can forget about even thinking they have any chance at all at the BCS title this season. I know this sounds familiar but next year is the best chance at the title. 2 losses take it away this year. Even though they lost early they still lost. And they lost 2 not 1. This might teach these kids that they have to sustain the wins week after week. I do agree though they are the best team in the nation but they lost one too many. I hate it for them but after the season is over they have something that will burn in their guts until next season. Good luck the rest of the season guys.

By gabugman

November 13, 2007 6:58 PM | Link to this

Fantastic insights Mark, I agree that there is no need to fear ANY team now. Regardless of what scenario plays out for the Dawgs this year, it has been one of the most invigorating and energizing in recent memory. For a team that was labeled “rebuilding”, they have quickly asserted their dominance in the SEC. Anyone else get the shivers thinking about next season?!

By Villa Rica DAWG

November 13, 2007 7:03 PM | Link to this

Looks like the Tech nerds got out of class. Time to move to another blog…

By Frank

November 13, 2007 7:14 PM | Link to this

Learn this: Rocky Top you’ll always be home sweet home to me….” The Big Orange D showed up for AR.

By David Brandon

November 13, 2007 7:17 PM | Link to this

Come on Mark lets not get carried away here, Georgia has a pretty good team but trust me LSU don’t need to duck anyone, they are by far the best team in the country.And by the way don’t count the Kentucky game a win for the Dawgs just yet; I do believe the Wildcats have the better team by a very small margin, mainlt at the QB position. I believe that the guy at Georgia is a year away from being one of the elite QB in the country. But trust me, LSU will beat Georgia worst than Tennessee did earlier this year; they really are that good!!!!!!!! David Brandon

By My View

November 13, 2007 7:27 PM | Link to this

Maybe I’m a little biased. But this is the best blog that I have ever read. Ever!!!

By Edgar

November 13, 2007 7:30 PM | Link to this

The best thing that could happen to UT, believe it or not, is to win out. That would mean Vandy, Kentucky AND LSU in the SEC Championship game. It might be a blessing to UGA too. But it could also put UGA in a high level non-BCS bowl. Their season ending ranking in the BCS would give them no better than #5 and a lot of UGA players returning next season with an attitude that no other team could possibly hope to face.

By Big Al

November 13, 2007 7:46 PM | Link to this

Tennessee 35 Dogs 14……HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA….Sorry you go your head bashed in by the Vols!!!! You had your chance, YOU BLEW IT!!!

By TNVOL

November 13, 2007 7:47 PM | Link to this

Rotten Crotch you’ll alsways be under achievers in the SEC…..

By David

November 13, 2007 7:54 PM | Link to this

How quickly your memory goes. Remember 2003? UGA can’t hang with the Tiger’s, PERIOD.

By Denver Dog

November 13, 2007 7:55 PM | Link to this

I guess LSU doesn’t have to play anyone else to remain #1. Things that make you say HMM.

By Davids Gaylover

November 13, 2007 8:02 PM | Link to this

David your right it’s hard to remember 2003 because of the pounding we gave you in 2005. We must have short term memory. I do remember your sad faces walking out of the dome. From the kick off, you were never in the game.

By hey CHASE

November 13, 2007 8:04 PM | Link to this

WV let up…after they had stomped you early!

By Eric C.

November 13, 2007 8:07 PM | Link to this

David Brandon, I’ve watched many of the LSU games this season. They are impressive, but far from perfect and they are 3 plays away from having 4 losses. I’m still trying to figure out how they won the UF game.

This is a much better UGA team than the one that lost to SC and TN earlier. At this point, an LSU vs UGA match-up would be very close.

By Denver Dog

November 13, 2007 8:10 PM | Link to this

I really can’t believe that Florida fans are on the UGA blog whining about Tea Bag being hurt. I can’t believe that they try to make excuses. I can’t believe that they are going to play in the Music City bowl. I can’t believe that they think that they are going to the SEC championship game.

OH wait, is it becuase ……..most of them are Ego Maniacs with inferiority complexes.

Eat our dust this year Gators!!! In the words of that great Auburn Tiger, it’s your own damn fault.

By tubavol

November 13, 2007 8:13 PM | Link to this

How come AM 750 replayed the UGA-Florida and the UGA-Auburn game on Tuesday night but they didn’t replay the UGA-Tennessee game?

By To Davids Gaylover

November 13, 2007 8:13 PM | Link to this

Sorry, I don’t recall you winning the BCS in 2005. UGA can’t get the deal done. Your pretenders and I am sick of the denial. UGA won’t get there and if they do pink jerseys may be a good call for Markie boy.

By Edgar

November 13, 2007 8:16 PM | Link to this

LSU is, right now, the second best team in the country. Six weeks ago UGA was an also ran. Losses to USC and UT were nothing more than coaching mistakes. They just didn’t know how to use the players. They found out during the Vandy game that if they quit the gadget plays on offense and run the ball to set up the pass they could beat anyone. They found out that the defense could make their opponents play their game by well planed blitzes and stunts and making every ball carrier pay for every inch they made. LSU and UGA for the SEC title? It would be a game that would make the Indy/NE game game two weeks ago look like child’s play. Folks I’m not a UGA fan. I just see what has happened during the past few weeks to a team that found it’s identity 5 Saturday’s ago after a hard fought game against an opponent that tried everything in their power (Even scheduling their home coming) to sling mud in their face. The look on the Vandy head coach said it all. It wasn’t because the players from UGA haed stomped on their logo at the fifty but his team had just gotten humiliated by a team that took everything his had tried to hand them and walked away with nothing but a big L.

By Xenophon

November 13, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this

You folks need to clear the fog from the raving room for a minute and just think about a few FACTS. Has everyone quietened down yet? Bradley, are you listening? Ok, here goes: It makes no difference whether GA finishes the season 11-2 or 12-2, because either way, they are not going to finish as the national champion. Got that? Go back and read that again. Next item: Since GA cannot finish higher than about four or five at season’s end UNDER THE BEST OF CIRCUMSTANCES, then who do we want to see at the very top? I’ll let this slowly sink in while all of you are silently looking around at one another and puzzling over the significance of what I’ve written. Let me know when you figure this one out.

By headknocker

November 13, 2007 8:28 PM | Link to this

This blog is a little livelier than usual. I am a Dog fan but some of you are forgetting that we lost to a mediocre SC and a slightly better than mediocre UT team. To say that we are the best team in the nation (yes someone actually makes that claim up there) is a long stretch.

What these big wins do for us is give us a taste of coming from behind, with a ton of confidence, to win a big game. I really don’t see us stumbling the rest of the year. No one is looking past UK cause what happened last year and the only Dog who ever looked past Tech was Jim Donnan. Virtually every important position is returning next year and Georgia should be as good or better than any team in the conference. Get into the top of the poll without stumbling, win the 2008 SEC Championship game and a BCS championship is within reach — but it is a long way off.

For my money, LSU is the best team in the NCAA right now. They do play a little sloppy, but are so talented they can usually slip a little and still finish strong.

By idoc2316

November 13, 2007 8:41 PM | Link to this

Sorry Dawgs…The Big Orange whipped those nubtails real well and we’re going to Atlanta!!!

By Xenophon

November 13, 2007 8:58 PM | Link to this

idoc2316, when LSU removes those remaining teeth in your hillbilly heads, tell us all how you feel going into a bowl game with four losses and no longer ranked in the top 25. But hey!…downtown Atlanta is such a stimulating placed to visit on a Saturday evening, I’m sure y’all can find some moonshine in those back alleys to ease the pain.

By #1 Vol Fan

November 13, 2007 8:58 PM | Link to this

Sux my CK you’ll always be underachievers in the SEC…Good old Sux my CK, Sux my C**K Tennesse…

By Goodgrin

November 13, 2007 9:11 PM | Link to this

It’s amazing what a few victories this year can do for long suffering Dawg fans. Where do I start… beat Florida for only the third time in 17 years? Beat both Auburn and Florida in the same season for the first time in 25 years? I remember how quiet things were from the puppy nation after losing to a now vastly overrated South Carolina team and getting thumped by a mediocre Tennessee team.
I hope LSU plays Georgia in the GA Dome for their pseudo “home” game because we’ll finish off what West Virginia (remember them??) didn’t… a double digit loss. Remember this bulldog nation, we look forward to hosting your whiny little a*******es next season in Baton Rouge.

By Xenophon

November 13, 2007 9:25 PM | Link to this

Goodgrin: Be aware that your post is being recorded so that it can be posted here next fall. It will be featured in a column called “Words LSU fans wish they could take back.”

In the meantime, many of us (sane) GA fans wish you well, and may you crush the ducks**t out of Oregon in New Orleans this January. It’s going to be a pleasure to wipe the grin off the faces of the reigning number one team in the nation in the fall of ‘08 in Baton Rouge.

By GATORBOY

November 13, 2007 9:26 PM | Link to this

Just defending all the anti-Gator comments. We aren’t whining about Super Tim being hurt - it is a fact he was - unfortuantely injuries are part of the game - just like shockley not playing a couple of years ago had a possible impact on the outcome. Yep ga finally beat us this year not much more to say. It is very obvious many of the ga fans are starved for success - why else would they be so excited by beating little better than average teams in Florida and auburn. They seem to forget the loss to lowly south carolina at home - but then again they always have had trouble beating SOS and being totally humiliated by no defense tenn. Enjoy your wins but bragging about how great you are is pretty funny. I am still searching for evidence that supports your self proclaimed excellence.

By Goodgrin's Gaylover

November 13, 2007 9:35 PM | Link to this

Miles to Michigan…. Looks like no one wants to coach at LSwho. But who would, the state of Louisiana has taken the place of Mississippi for arm pit of America. Who would want to live it that S#@t hole?

Why so many LSwho people on the Dawgs blog? Jealous? Scarred say scarred

By Xenophon

November 13, 2007 9:38 PM | Link to this

Gatorboy: We’re still searching for a half-a* newspaper in Florida where we can blog on your turf. I guess Gators who can read are forced to come to GA newspapers since not enough fundamentalist/retired northern salesmen/Hispanics can read down there. Check out the AJC used car section while you’re here. No need to thank me.

By GAYTURDBOY

November 13, 2007 9:40 PM | Link to this

Go have a crybaby party with your the crybaby Teabag… Go GAYTURD’s a big 3rd in the SEC.. Impressive!!!

By GATORBOY

November 13, 2007 10:16 PM | Link to this

Just what I should have expected - immature retorts from success starved fanatics. One can’t even have some level of intelligent blogging here. By the way I live here in the ATL - deep behind enemy lines. So I guess you are saying the ajc is for dogs only or those who blindly support your views? I have come here as voice of reason trying to calm your outlandish commentary.

By Alabama Fightin' Tiger

November 13, 2007 10:30 PM | Link to this

I would love for LSU to get the puppies in the dome. Moreno(can’t spell first name)won’t have a field day and Stafford hasn’t seen a defense remotely similar to THE TIGERS. Be careful what you wish for, the good news, Georgia will get a decent bowl. Who knows it may be the dog bowl. Save your milk bones for that. GEAUX TIGERS!!

By Xenophon

November 13, 2007 10:37 PM | Link to this

Gatorboy, Gatorboy! A voice of “reason”???? Your pen is still smoking from “I am still searching for evidence that supports your self proclaimed excellence.”

Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!

You swamp lizards need to get accustomed to mediocrity so that when you finish ‘08 at 8-4 you want have to learn humility the hard way.

You live in Atlanta? Good grief! You’re doubly dumb.

By GATORBOY

November 13, 2007 10:39 PM | Link to this

You finally won a football game against us - be happy with that -please don’t even start trying to compare academics and overall athletic success with UF as some of these posters are hinting at. Let’s just keep it on your random victory over us because if you go down the other road you are crushed.

By Xenophon

November 13, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this

“Alabama Fightin’ Tiger”…now that has a nice ring to it. Let me guess…you’re an LSU fan who lives in Alabama. Now that says a lot about LSU fans. NASCAR the only employer you could find? Haven’t moved out of that church basement in Dothan since Katrina? Still living at home with mom and dad? Seaux much for the value of an LSU diploma. See yeaux in Red Stick next year.

By WheelerTheGreat

November 13, 2007 10:59 PM | Link to this

Wow, the stupidity on this page makes my head hurt. Everyone should go ahead and just visit my blog where I attempt to straighten out Bradley and rest of you puppies.

http://3pointconversion.com/index.php/2007/11/apparently-uga-is-unstoppable/

By Xenophon

November 13, 2007 11:20 PM | Link to this

Gatorboy writes: “…please don’t even start trying to compare academics and overall athletic success with UF…”

Oh, sure. Let’s pretend that a state university is just as academically elite as a private university like Stanford or Emory or Harvard. There’s a reason why those schools don’t have notable athletic departments, swamp lizard. If you or I or any other blogger from big name football schools had had any real sense (or money), we would never have enrolled at a state university in the first place. However, let’s not worry about our dead-end careers as insurance salesmen, or half-a** architects or hack lawyers, ok? Let’s just go out and drown life’s problems in some good, old-fashioned vicarious experience of fantasy violence and pretend we’re “winners”. Even if the only way to finance it was to take a miserable job in Atlanta. I thought swamp lizards needed to live in water. You must be suffering in that drought.

By Xenophon

November 13, 2007 11:32 PM | Link to this

WheelerTheGreat, what do you do for a living? I mean, what could possibly motivate a person to go out and start their own blog site just for the purpose of putting down another team? Get a life, man. Have you considered graduate school? Or can phys. ed. majors in a department of education at a state u. get advanced degrees? I think I just answered my own question…

(Incidentally, you need to put an article in front of the word “rest” in your blurb. And “you” should be possessive. Maybe you should just forget about that advanced degree.)

By Don

November 14, 2007 12:19 AM | Link to this

Georgia fans should be very nervous to have the notorious front runner Bradley on the bandwagon again. He has a history of being a contrary indicator. He anointed UGA “standard bearer of the SEC” shortly before the embarrassment against West Virginia in the Sugar Bowl 2 years ago. UGA went from there to lose 6 games in a row to SEC East foes through Tennessee this year and Bradley was backpedaling. Now, he’s back, proclaiming Stafford and Moreno as potentially the greatest duo in Georgia football history.

Whichever way the wind blows, right Mark?

By j

November 14, 2007 12:30 AM | Link to this

Don’t look past the Cats Woodson and the boys are gonna kick butt in Athens Baby. GO BIG BLUE KY IS NOT JUST A BB SCHOOL ANYMORE LOOKOUT SEC

By Andy Osburn

November 14, 2007 1:02 AM | Link to this

No kidding! Georgia against a number one LSU team would be a better game than any the BCS could cook up.

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