UGA

By Jason

February 1, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this

Assuming that Moreno commits I would say that they have done a great job. I got to say I am already getting excited.

By physicsDawg

February 1, 2006 11:05 AM | Link to this

Moreno does make us look Great as a whole, but I don’t envision him playing any next year, and little his second, unless Ware, Brown, and Lump all head out after their Junior year.
IMO, we REALLY need that Safety from ATL. Secondary may be spotty this year.

By Dawgbone

February 1, 2006 11:08 AM | Link to this

Mark Richt has proved two things since he’s been at UGA. He’s adept as a coach both on and off the field of play. Secondly, he can recruit! This is a stellar class of recruits and could be the foundation of championship seasons to come.

Dawgbone

By Reality Check

February 1, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this

On paper Georgia did extremely well. The best thing is that it is a large class and there will be a number of players in it who will one day play on Sunday. It isn’t possible to tell which ones they are, though. Some of the most touted will be busts and some who are not as highly touted will be great. The coaching is more important than what the so called recruiting experts think.One player who appears to e a winner is the tall wide receiver who has already entered class. They say he catches everything thrown his way. A lot of Georgia fans have complained about dropped balls. I don’t totally agree because every college program has a lot of dropped balls. That is the main thing that differentiates a player that makes it in the pros and one who starts in college. This is an example of a guy who could really make a difference and wind up being much more productive than all those “5 stars”, some of whom will be complete washouts.

By physicsDawg

February 1, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this

OK, Reshad Jones has alreadt picked us over LSU. Great. If AJC didn’t have the SuperBowl-commercial MONKEYS running their website, It would be so much easier to tell.

By Bryan G.

February 1, 2006 11:15 AM | Link to this

This is a good class, but they still need more playmaking WRs. They haven’t hit a big WR recruit other than Mo Mass during the Richt era.

We either need to recruit better WRs or find someone who can better coach ‘em up (that’s you Eason)

By Wolfman

February 1, 2006 11:17 AM | Link to this

Dogs class ranks in top five for sure.We lost some in-state guys, but we had to when you get the best fro Texas, Maryland, New Jersey, a b ig db from Floridaa, and a top tier TE from Calif………….Richt has begun a recruiting dynasty in the South, but now he must put it to use with his game day plan of execution, some thing Ray GOOOOF couldn’t do.

By northwestDAWG

February 1, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this

Those two should put us in the top 5,I;m excited about this class and I hope Dewberry is still coming(anybody know?). Someone said a few days ago that Ware is going the Ga. SO. any trueth to that? If Moreno can block, I think he’ll play early. Hope maybe our OC can figure a way to use the TBs so we may have two of them playing at the same time. which ones can catch?

By M.C.

February 1, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

By far, the best recruiting year for the Richt era. For a good laugh, go over to rivals.com and look at Ten-are-see’s class. Hilarious!

By jim

February 1, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

What’s up with the rest of the early commitments?….why haven’t we gotten all the faxes in by say 9 a.m….no defections other than Billinger (who cares if he goes to vandy), but what takes these kids so long on getting the faxes in?….Is Coach Richt still recruiting at this hour?….let’s get some real up-to-the-minute info AJC!…couple of newcomers to our list today makes UGA’s class look phenomenal.

By gdawginkalamazoo

February 1, 2006 11:32 AM | Link to this

Until I see the ball sticking to the receivers hands like glue, the running backs kicking up the turf on an 80 yard TD run, the defensive players picking off a pass or the linebackers actually stopping the run, THEN I WILL SAY BEST CLASS EVER! BUT DAMN FOR NOW IT SURE LOOKS GOOD!

By M.C.

February 1, 2006 11:36 AM | Link to this

For up to the minute recruiting news and commitment list, go to UGASports.com. You wont get anything over here at the AJC…unless one of our recruits left us or if gt landed a great recruit.

By mcdwag

February 1, 2006 11:49 AM | Link to this

Dewberry where are you? hello-pick up the phone

whatever happended to the kid from tucker who left school last year-the LB

By wild thing

February 1, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

ALL RIGHT…THE KISS OF DEATH…FLORIDA TOP RECRUITING CLASS…ASK TUBBY UP ON ROCKY TOP OR WHATEVER CAVE HE IS HIDING IN!!CAN WE SAY 5-6/GATORS GOING DOWN

By Ricky

February 1, 2006 11:55 AM | Link to this

How bad has Carter Strickland’s coverage of this been? Have you been reading his blogs? Most of them have some cheap shot at UGA or Richt in them. That guy is a joke. He is as bad as this class is great

By T. Lynn

February 1, 2006 11:58 AM | Link to this

What I want to know is, is it possible to recruit defensive linemen that can avoid being held by a ‘well-schooled’ offensive line (like West Virginia’s) well enough to fill a few more of those ‘gaps’ that the vaunted spread offense starts with? Cause if we don’t Urban’s Florida bunch will dominate the East.

For anybody that hasn’t reviewed the TIVO’d Sugar Bowl game, it was the finest example of holding without being called on it by an UGA opponent on record…and the worst case of officiating as well. If you look at it you’ll see at least two or three holds on every play…check it out.

By Robert

February 1, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this

Anyone notice how UGA always has a “top recruiting class” and yet rarely does UGA finish in the top 5 or even top 10? Where do all of these highly talented players go? What does UGA do with them?

If I were a top high school player, I certainly won’t select UGA until they could answer those questions!

By Dawg Nation

February 1, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this

Robert your an idiot and dont know what your talking about we have finished in the top 5 and the top 10 the last couple of years so get your facts straight!!!

By matt

February 1, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this

UGA doesn’t finish in the top 10? Correct me if im wrong they have had 5 staight top ten finishes.

By Bigdawg88

February 1, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this

Is that Robert Van Winkle? Did you just wake up after a 10 year nap or something? We consistently finish in the TOP 10 you goof! You’re thinking of the Goff/Donnan era. This is a new day. Get a shave, brush your teeth, wash your * and wake up and smell the coffee!! UGA rules!

By Jim Waddell

February 1, 2006 12:35 PM | Link to this

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!

By Scott

February 1, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this

Ever notice how trolls that talk trash on these blogs about UGA rarely have their facts straight?? Actually Robert, UGA has finished in the top five twice and in the top ten the last 4 years. So do some research before you spout off loser.

By John

February 1, 2006 12:38 PM | Link to this

Georgia has won at least 10 games and finished in the top 10 the last four years. In addition, they have won two SEC Championship games out of their three appearances during that time.

So, what is Robert talking about? And what school does he root for?

By Joey Waddell

February 1, 2006 12:41 PM | Link to this

Hail To The Chief-MARK Richt WHAT A COACH!!!! Go DAWGS!

By DinoDawg

February 1, 2006 12:42 PM | Link to this

We will never know until they all play, but this is by far the best recruiting job to date that I can remember. We get the top kid out of TX, The top kid in Maryland, Mr. Football in SC, one of the top kids in NJ, and one of the top kids in California. We also hold our lock in GA. My hat is off to Rodney Garner, Coach Richt and the rest of the staff. Great Job!!!

By hop

February 1, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

mark richt has once again recruited a GREAT CLASS!

now, the dawgs have expanded their base by getting top level talent nationwide!

he clearly shows that he has alleviated the georgia program to a national prominence.

the future could not be brighter.

By Ed

February 1, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this

Has anyone heard from NaDerris Ward (TE) from California, Cameron Smith (RB) from Georgia or Clifton Geathers (OL) from South Carolina?

By Jasper Sanks

February 1, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

Who cares if the Dawgs can be in the top 5 in recruiting. Bottom line is they haven’t won a National Title in 26 yrs. They can’t beat Florida…Keep dreaming rednecks…

By physicsDawg

February 1, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this

I think Ricky is a little off base in his criticism of Carters job TODAY (It’s understandable given past drivel, though). I can’t find ANY anti-UGA bias in the reporting for: Dewberry a Dog Richt talks; Jones, Moreno fax Waiting on 5 Some will play; Some will redshirt ETC.

Only in Speed needed at LB does he really take a dig at the team. But, huge holes in the D agaisnts WVU were the subject of 100s of blogs by UGA FANS after that game. I don’t see the bad reporting, the updates were regular, once I found the page that displayed them all Can I say AJC.com sucks, in general, again? No disrespect intended, Ricky, It’s been well deserved by him in the past.

By Scott

February 1, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this

Ward was just on ESPN chat answering questions about why he picked the Dawgs and his future with them, so I’d assume he’s still signing. It IS still early in the day out in Cali.

By CoachScott

February 1, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this

I’m with Ed - what’s the word on Ward?

By Robert

February 1, 2006 01:03 PM | Link to this

LOL. Some of you are funny. I am not allowed my opinion? Does it matter who “my team” is????

Yes, UGA football did well last year. However, over the history of the program, UGA always seems to have a nationally ranked top recruiting class. But, somehow, it seems to me, that what happens on the field really does not follow what has happened in recruiting. This is my opinion.

Isn’t the purpose of blogs is to state our opinions????

By Scott

February 1, 2006 01:05 PM | Link to this

And you keep combing that mullet and wearing your jean shorts and tank top Jasper. And keep hanging your hat on beating UGA since that’s all you’ve got given that you haven’t won an SEC championship since Spurrier left and have lost more games in the last four years than Georgia probably has in the last 8. Looks like the SS Urban Meyer might have sprung a bit of a leak the last couple of days too. It’s gotta hurt to lose guys to FSU at the last min..lol.

By stephen

February 1, 2006 01:06 PM | Link to this

yes, robert you can state your opinion. You mentioned over history. well, that is HISTORY. we just signed the extension with the coach who has CHANGED all that. Hes brought in HIS class, HIS players

By Scott

February 1, 2006 01:07 PM | Link to this

You’re certainly welcome to make yourself look like an idiot by posting an opinion that is not backed up by facts Robert. Just don’t be surprised when you get called on it.

By Errict Recked

February 1, 2006 01:08 PM | Link to this

Hey, Jasper Sanks wannabe’, get off this blog! Did you get lost while on the Florida Turnpike? Looks like you’ve aspired to be a Georgia player? In your dreams!

By no.1fdawgsfan

February 1, 2006 01:25 PM | Link to this

hey Robert where have you been for the last ten years hiding in a cave with the rest of the gator fans georgia is in the top ten every year where does the gators finish at every year

By J-Dawg

February 1, 2006 01:26 PM | Link to this

Here we go again with jeolous anti-dawgs from Fla and Ga Tech “bowing up” talking out of their *ss. Real tough guys you know!

By Hy Anenzide

February 1, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this

Whatever happened to DL Corey Moon from Decatur High last year?

By gdawginkalamazoo

February 1, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this

Hey Roberto, not always. Goff had one, and Donnan had a couple of decent ones that helped Richt’s first couple of years. HOWEVER now we are in the Richt era. His baby, his recruits and no one here is complaing about the past five years. His first couple of years he stuck close to home with the talent, NOW it is across the nation and all right with the Bulldog fans. Bob, you can have your opinion just have one that makes sense.

Good one Bigdawg88! LOL

By Hy Anenzide

February 1, 2006 01:37 PM | Link to this

Tip o’da melon warmer to Coach Richt and staff on an excellent job done signing this well balanced class of new Dawgs.

By AltamahaDawg

February 1, 2006 01:46 PM | Link to this

Bryan G, Coach Eason has coached 3 of the 4 all time leading receivers in all of georgia football. Brown, Edwards and Gibson were stars under him. So why would you doubt his coaching? A few dropped balls? Need I count the number of big games that Wr won for us in past 5 yrs. Also UGA led the league last year in pass efficiency and 3rd the year before. Were #2 in pass offence past 2 yrs, and led the league at times during his time here. He can’t coach? What in the world do you want? Lets not just repeat critisism because we read it in here.

He was also WR coach at FSU during their NC, Bowls too numberous to mention , and 7 All American WR. On pace for same here. can’t coach?. WR didnt cost us those games last year. Certainly we could have caught a few more and padded the numbers a bit more and made thing easier, but fumbles were the killer EVERY game we lost.

Reality, that kid is Kris Durham I beleive, tall, great hands and already in “camp”. I have heard a couple of remarks that he wasn’t big time, but lets give him time. CMR wants a control offence, needing posession WR and a few speedsters. I dont know why anyone is down on our recieving corp. They were all just young this past year with few exceptions. Plus recruit Wilson is a bonified speedster. We are OK.

Best news was the defenceive studs coming in, and coming back.

By Brandon

February 1, 2006 01:53 PM | Link to this

Well, Mark Richt has pulled it off again. We will finish in the top 5 again this year. What a great class of players.It is so great to be a Georgia Bulldog!

By AltamahaDawg

February 1, 2006 01:54 PM | Link to this

Actually not 5 yrs running but 4 yrs running in top 10, only other school outside of USC to do that. Thats really pretty damn impressive. The thing I used to admire the most about FSU was that run where they were top 10, usually top 3 for like 8/9 yrs. WOW. They must have had a heck of an OC back then.

By Skydawg

February 1, 2006 02:04 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs have pieced together argueably the best class under Mark Richt. This is a very balanced glass, 14 offense - 14 defense, and has addressed most of our immediate needs. Rivals.com and Scout.com both have UGA at #4 as far as team rankings with UF,USC and FSU at #1, #2 and #3. Yeah, they put together some great classes but when you take into account the per capita difference between the # of players in Florida and California versus Georgia, I believe the Dawgs have a superb class. I like our class just as much as any out there and I mean any. Here is an interesting link http://www.ssfootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=508338) to EASports All-Americans which has a 1st, 2nd and 3rd team. Only USC has more commitments than the Dawgs on this list with 9. UGA has 6. So like I said this is a very good class and I think there are several that are going to press for playing time next year. Congrats Mark Richt, Rodney Garner, Mike Bobo, Kirby Smart,Willie Martinez and Neil Callaway for putting together a fantastic class of future Dawgs. GO DAWGS!!!!

By Skydawg

February 1, 2006 02:06 PM | Link to this

Well the link thing didn’t work for me..but you can copy and paste the link above..oh well

By Errict Recked

February 1, 2006 02:06 PM | Link to this

Hey, ‘Jasper Sanks’ wannabe, get off this blog! Did you get lost while on the Florida Turnpike? Looks like you’ve dreamt of being a Georiga Bulldog. BTW: We always knew Spurrier was a C**!

By Skydawg

February 1, 2006 02:08 PM | Link to this

Make that 14 offense and 13 defense.

By AltamahaDawg

February 1, 2006 02:08 PM | Link to this

Russo, its not like the days of Bear Bryant when we could stock pile 80 players. Can only sign so many and too many great HS here to get em all. Playing time has a lot to do with it. Fact is we pretty talanted across the board, so we had to miss a few. I always hoped Darius Walker did well. Did hate the kid from Folkston went south, but that about 1/3 as far away for his family to travel than Athens. (I doubt they “regret” it, but they certainly missed the out didnt they?)

By Brian

February 1, 2006 02:08 PM | Link to this

Nice class. Where is Ward’s profile on the recruits list? He’s signed, right?

By northwestDAWG

February 1, 2006 02:11 PM | Link to this

YO! AltamahaDawg, did you read on the other blog and I agree with you. I will quit talking about the Reptiles and AU so much. Does anyone have any word on those players mentioned earlier on this blog. Was MR being quoted about Dewberry?

By AltamahaDawg

February 1, 2006 02:11 PM | Link to this

Rest assured he is part of the nation there Brian.

By ConyersDawg

February 1, 2006 02:11 PM | Link to this

Ouch guys, Altamaha just took some guys to school. Nothing like facts to back up an argument.

My only question with the class was Charles Deas. I thought he liked Ga. The staff must of had some concerns over him in which I have no problem if he was going to have issues.

Go Dawgs, and my sleeper stars for the class are Prince Miller and Chris Durahm(sp?) I also think Demarcus Dobbs will turn some heads with his athletism(sp?)

Go Dawgs!

By Bevo

February 1, 2006 02:25 PM | Link to this

Mark Richt seems like such a nice guy. How come he has so many off-season problems with his players? Is he scouring the state’s jails and prisons for recruits?

By Reilly

February 1, 2006 02:30 PM | Link to this

Good question, Bevo. Richt’s players seem to have problems with underage drinking. You are right. He must being scouring jails and prisons for players because no other schools in the NCAA have student athletes that drink under the age of 21.

By M.C. Dawg

February 1, 2006 02:38 PM | Link to this

These are some the teams currently ahead of GT in recruiting:

Kansas Illinois UK Washington Miss St. Washington St. Rutgers Syracuse

Go Jackets! Bring on more Emerald Nuts! LOL

By Reilly

February 1, 2006 02:49 PM | Link to this

Does anyone have any info about any UF decommits?

By maddawg

February 1, 2006 02:55 PM | Link to this

EN—Envious Nerds love emerald nuts

By Hy Anenzide

February 1, 2006 02:56 PM | Link to this

Nobody knows about Corey Moon?

By Cool Cell

February 1, 2006 02:58 PM | Link to this

UGA did a great job Today. A top 5 class is great. #4 on Rivals .com…….The only bad part was at WR. Richt let the best WR in GA sign with Auburn( C.Sluughter). I think Mark Richt need to track down Fred Rouse….he would be a great fit with our WR Core.

By CK

February 1, 2006 03:05 PM | Link to this

My question is how does Richt have time for amny football when he is going to be doing windows, laundry and yardwork at 26 homes across the nation.

All kidding aside…Richt and his staff have taken another huge step toward keeping the Bulldogs at par with the other premium programs. We have passed FL state and Miami and are on par with the USC’s ND’s and Texas’s. Congrats and i can’t wait for the next three years to see how this class pans out.

By Sam

February 1, 2006 03:08 PM | Link to this

Cool cell,

Richt did not “let” the WR sign with Auburn, the player chose to sign there. Just like Brown did not “let” Stafford sign with UGA.

By T. Davis

February 1, 2006 03:08 PM | Link to this

28 recruits….Is there anyone that we know that is not going to qualify?

Also, what is the UGA academic support group that one recruit mentioned?

By James

February 1, 2006 03:10 PM | Link to this

Rouse would be a good fit at UGA. A belligerent athelete that’s been arrested. Maybe he can have Travis Kaerney’s Escalade or jersey number?

By ConyersDawg

February 1, 2006 03:12 PM | Link to this

Hy Anenzide, Corey Moon could not get his grades together. He should have just went to Hargrave.

I forget where he ended up going.

By Head Coach

February 1, 2006 03:35 PM | Link to this

Lets not forget about the recruiting classes the past couple of years. although theres a few areas of concern for a few dawg fans out there…this next team is going to be stacked. plenty of coverage in every area…especially at linebacker and DE. the speed and size will be incredible at those positions..and i’m sure the rest of the SEC has taken noticed. the DT position can only get better with Owens and Weston finishing their freshman year of experience. The secondary might have lost a great DB in Minter..and losing a hard hitter like Blue. but if i remember after we lost T. Davis the prior year…Blue stepped right up and continued the tradition of putting fear into anyone coming across the middle of the field. Better tighten those helmets up…cause that GA Defense is going to be just as impressive as ever. 2005 was suppose to be a rebuilding year!!! one more SEC championship on the shelf is a hell of a rebuilding year!!!

By Ricky

February 1, 2006 03:37 PM | Link to this

Corey Moon is suppossedly enrolling at W. Georgia.

By gdawginkalamazoo

February 1, 2006 03:43 PM | Link to this

James and Bevo, go back and celebrate the 14 bees that you added to the hive today.

By Scott

February 1, 2006 03:53 PM | Link to this

It’s rich to hear the Tech and Gator fans that come on here and talk about off the field problems of UGA players. Last I checked, Tech is on probation and had a starting player get busted by the FEDS for being part of a drug ring, and UF was offering players(Josh Johnson), that UGA told to take a hike because of character issues(and got turned down BTW..lol). I don’t remember the Gator fans up in arms when a violent thug like Channing Crowder got slap on the wrist after slap on the wrist. Glass houses=shouldn’t throw stones you mullet having, jean short wearing crocs.

By ConyersDawg

February 1, 2006 03:57 PM | Link to this

Can you imagine a sencondary of Byrd and Jones. 2 top safety’s that we have gotten the past 2 years. I want to see how Ac. Coats is going to pan out as well.

Spring Ball can’t get here quick enough. From there you will be able to see how incoming recruites might crack good playing time.

I think the only guys who will play significant time will be M. Stafford, R. Jones, Tony Wilson, N. Ward, C. Durahm, and Ricardo Crawford.

By Matt

February 1, 2006 04:00 PM | Link to this

Has anyone heard anything about that WR out of Alabama? Just got home from work and I can’t find anything about him. Did he sign with someone else????

By ConyersDawg

February 1, 2006 04:01 PM | Link to this

Oh I forgot Dewberry!

By GaDawgboy

February 1, 2006 04:13 PM | Link to this

Looks like the Dawgs got all their verbal commits, unlike the Gators who had lost 6 at last count. Papa Bowden raided them for 2 as did Arkansas, and the 5 star went to Clemson, couldn’t happen to a nicer bunch.

By northwestDAWG

February 1, 2006 04:13 PM | Link to this

ConyersDawg, I just checked ugasports.com and they have Dewberry listed. If so I think his name had better be added to those who will have an impact their freshman year

By physicsDawg

February 1, 2006 04:14 PM | Link to this

Matt, There was a “top” recruit from Birmingham, that signed to Auburn. I’m not sure if it’s the WR you’re looking for.

By matt

February 1, 2006 04:19 PM | Link to this

Tim Hawthorne is the WR out of Alabama and yes he signed with Auburn.

By Matt

February 1, 2006 04:21 PM | Link to this

Yea, Hawthorne was who I was thinking of. I knew we weren’t the favorite. Oh well, great class.

By dallas

February 1, 2006 04:27 PM | Link to this

georgia was added to clifton geathers list on scout, they he wasnt committing today and he hasnt visited any body else whats his story

By geechee

February 1, 2006 04:35 PM | Link to this

Glory,glory to ole Georgia. Awesome job by the coaching staff to produce the deepest recruiting class in UGA history. My hat is off to them and a big thank you very much also

It would be the greatest recruiting class for us period if, it wasn’t for the fact that the 1980 class gave us #34. Not only did we get incredible talent and speed at skill positions but over 25% of the class is OL.

The OL is not so glamorous and does not do a lot to raise the ranking of a recruiting class but it was the main area that needed to be addressed by the coaches and they did just that. Two thumbs up guys.

It is going to be interesting to watch which Frosh earn playing time this fall. There are players in this class that Dogs’ fans will be talkng about for many years to come but the class of the class and possible starters as freshman are Stafford, Dewberry,Asher, and Jones. One thing is for sure; this coming season we’ll have one of the youngest starting teams in our history.

Damn,how ‘bout them silver britches?

By Hy Anenzide

February 1, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the C. Moon update, C-Dawg. That’s a shame. He was talked about Pollack-ishly. I hope he gets it together and lands on his feet.

Vidal Hazelton wide reciever from Hargrove had committed to USC supposedly got cold feet. Sure would be nice to see him lined up with Mo Mass next fall.

anyone know if he signed? Him and clifton geathers are my 2 holdouts on my wish list.

By northwestDAWG

February 1, 2006 04:41 PM | Link to this

great class, “how “bout them silver britches”? Being redundant but so what!

By old dawg

February 1, 2006 04:55 PM | Link to this

I’ve heard that Geathers has some grade issues, and he never seemed too interested in us. Maybe some issues with our former “Geathers”. Hazelton may end up at Rutgers (?). At any rate, altogether now - “IT’S GREAT TO BE, A GEORGIA BULLDOG, IT’S GREAT TO BE, A GEORGIA BULLDOG, IT’S …………..you know the rest of the words, right!!!!

By Brian

February 1, 2006 05:15 PM | Link to this

Check out Marcus Ball on the AJC video saying that going to Florida State would be the best place to win a National Championship. News flash, Marcus: FSU hasn’t won the national championship since Mark Richt left. Richt was the Offensive Coordinator for both of FSU’s titles (and every title game).

By David Vitner

February 1, 2006 05:27 PM | Link to this

In the past, University of Georgia would compete against other local SEC or ACC teams for recruits. Now, they are going national out of the southern region to completing against teams like Texas and Southern California for such players. That tell me one thing that Coach Richt and Staff want to bring a National Championship football program to Athens. It won’t be long if what I see on paper or my computer monitor will tigger down onto the football field. I see nothing but good things from this. Thank you - David

By Matthew

February 1, 2006 05:34 PM | Link to this

I would have been a 5-star recruit if I hadn’t hurt my knees. But I did win the rifle shooting contest as a Marine.

By Matthew

February 1, 2006 05:53 PM | Link to this

I would have been a great basketball player if I was 6’6” and 200 lbs. And could jump. And could shoot. And could dribble. And could actually PLAY basketball.

By C.J.

February 1, 2006 05:59 PM | Link to this

how is reshad jones ranked as the #1 safety in the nation by rivals but the #13 safety by scout?

By dianne elliott

February 1, 2006 06:12 PM | Link to this

NOW THAT WE HAVE A TOP TEN RECRUITING CLASS, LET’S WORK ON HOW TO CHANGE A GAME PLAN IN THE FIRST HALF IF WE’RE GETTING BLOWN OUT INSTEAD OF WAITING ‘TIL HALFTIME. IT’S TOO HARD TO DIG OUT OF A 21 TO 28 POINT DEFICIT IN THIRTY MINUTES, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY’RE SENDING THE KITCHEN SINK ON THE QB. ALSO, LET’S TRY A FEW MORE TD AND FIRST DOWN CHANCES, IN LIEU OF FGS.

By Percy Harvin

February 1, 2006 06:37 PM | Link to this

Dawgs did well but not as good as the GATORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Declared the #1 team by Scout.com a few minutes ago. CONGRATULATIONS COACH MEYER AND COACH HEATER.

By Dell

February 1, 2006 07:09 PM | Link to this

In 2008, Georgia will be crowned national champs! You heard it here first, yeeeeaaaa boy!

By gooberdawg

February 1, 2006 07:13 PM | Link to this

HEEEIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLL YEAHHHHHHH BEABEEEEEEEEEE we RECROOTIN CHAMPs AgIN!!!!!!!!

By geechee

February 1, 2006 07:16 PM | Link to this

Percy good luck to you. You are young and you’ll learn from these mistakes you make in life while you are in your youth. It seems however being ranked as one of the top five players in the country you would have wanted to play for a team that would have had a chance to win the SEC and then possibly a national championship but you have fun and enjoy your college years.

Meyer must be one hell of a recruiter to sell you on the fact that SEC and national championships mean nothing and since the gators will never again win either while you are there, you should only want to play for a team that’s fun.

I do have a question I hope you can answer. Will you be transferring to Meyer’s new school once he gets fired?

By STACY

February 1, 2006 07:27 PM | Link to this

IT’S FUNNY - EVERYBODY IS ROLLING OVER AND OVER EVERY YEAR ABOUT THE GEORGIA RECRUITING CLASS, BUT WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SHOW FOR IT. RICHT CAN RECRUIT, BUT BEFORE LONG , KIDS ARE GOING TO GET THE IDEA THAT GEOERGIA CANT BEAT THE UPPER TEAMS.

By geechee

February 1, 2006 07:38 PM | Link to this

“BUT WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SHOW FOR IT”

Stacy who is your team lil boy. Are you a cute lil orange boy. There have been three trips to the SEC title game and there are only three teams in the country that finished their season ranked in the top ten for the last four years running. The other two have won the last two national championships. Maybe that’s omen but I won’t get my hopes up just now. This is what we have to show for it punk.

By C.J.

February 1, 2006 07:58 PM | Link to this

did anybody see kiante tripp’s outfit when he signed? that has to be one of the sweetest suits i’ve ever seen. here’s a link:

http://lpe.ajc.com/gallery/view/sports/2006/signingday06/espn/5

By DawgByte

February 1, 2006 08:19 PM | Link to this

Outstanding job by the UGA coaching staff, particular coach RG. We fulfilled our needs, signed two 5 star players and everyone of our recruits is 3 stars or better. We signed more top 100 players than any school other than USC!

It’s GREAT TO BE A GEORGIA BULLDOG!

By ConyersDawg

February 1, 2006 08:36 PM | Link to this

Sorry Dell, I said weeks ago that the dawgs would be 2008 champs!

ESPN says we got 12 of the top 150, other schools got 10 but we got 12. I will take about 7 to 10% of the top 150 every year.

Not to say Carter was reading the blogs because he told me he didn’t, but I noticed in his newest article he mentioned the people I said could get playing time next year minus R. Jones.

I think coaches will be kicking themselves over not going after R. Crawford. Already enrolled and strong enough to get quality time next year. I think with Weston’s redshirt our d-line should be big and athletic.

By ConyersDawg

February 1, 2006 08:44 PM | Link to this

Hey geechee, I have to disagree with you on Asher Allen pushing the starting cb position. Oliver, Flowers, and the kid we got last year Bryan Evans are in a whole lot better position then Asher. I forget about Remarcus Brown as well, if he is still on defense. That joker can fly.

On the live chats on espn, Tom Lemmings said that Bryan Evans was a sure shut down corner and he mentioned he thought there were only 6 in the whole recruiting class last year.

By FSU

February 1, 2006 09:10 PM | Link to this

Originally posted by CK:

“All kidding aside…Richt and his staff have taken another huge step toward keeping the Bulldogs at par with the other premium programs. “We have passed FL state and Miami and are on par with the USC’s ND’s and Texas’s.” To CK:

Dont kid yourself you have not passed anyone yet, you have one NC to your record and one of the oldest programs in history. Miami and FSU have a combined 7 and have been around half the time. Why dont you play a more difficult schedule and beat UF for a change before you start anointing yourself perennial contenders.

By Bryan G.

February 1, 2006 09:16 PM | Link to this

Altamaha…the great thing about stats is that they can be manipulated.

Yes, 3 of the top 4 UGA receivers ever played under Coach Eason (although Edwards had him only two years.) Guess what? UGA didn’t throw a forward pass until somewhere around their 102nd year of football. So, of course, the best WRs are there.

The point is that Gibson and Brown and Edwards STILL underacheived. Gibson and Brown were HUGE recruiting coups for the Dawgs and yet they never reached anywhere near potential. It has taken 4 years of dropped passes for Eason to change and finally use the tennis ball machine. Guess what? If you do what you always did, you’ll get what you always got. With Eason, we keep getting underachievement.

If Mo Mass isn’t all-american this year, Eason HAS to go.

By SamoanDawg

February 1, 2006 09:34 PM | Link to this

Asher Allen will probably play in a lot of nickle/dime package, but I could be wrong.

I can’t wait to see Kelin Johnson and CJ Byrd at safety with Tra Battle. These guys can flat out knock your head off. Yes! the tradition has been formed.

Great class!!

By AltamahaDawg

February 1, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

Bryan that simply is not true. Eason coached those guys and they surpassed the likes of plenty of big name reciever from the past. In fact the fourth guy in that set was L.scott way back in the early 80s, Ward, Graham, other not of recent years, So I think its a pretty fair comparison. Not at all fair to say its just they didnt pass till recently. Ever sit in a game when a fellow you may recall named Erik Zeier was in town. How many 400 plus games did he have? He had Brice Hunter and Andre Hastings. They dropped plenty. Its part of the game.

If you think those 3 underacheived , I don’t argue with you. I dont agree, but its an opinion. All American, school record setting , NFL playing, 2000 yrds to me is pretty damn good. I’m just saying that Eason coached the best rec ever, and has consistantly lead the league in passing numbers since he has been here, (and did same at FSU). To me that makes him at least one of the best WR coaches ever at UGA. Maybe there is a better one out there, we just havent had one. If we can do better, I’m all for it. Not sure how many of them have 10 All Americans during their career I do agree that dropped passes are bad, but if you LEAD the league in efficiency, than dropped passes cant be the worse thing going on. Just watch other games, heck watch a pro game, at least 2 drops per.

I also strongly disagree that we need to fire a position coach because a true Soph doesn’t make All American (you do realize thats amoung all WR in the nation, incl upper classman, WAC,PAC10) on what will surely be a concervative running team in the defensive SEC, with a brand new QB, possible a freshman starting.

By geechee

February 1, 2006 10:27 PM | Link to this

Conyers if someone beats Asher out, I’ve got no problem with it. It’s all good. I do know two things about him; 1)He has the talent and speed 2)The kid has already enrolled in school. He could have played like a kid for a few months but he enrolled early to start practicing with the team now. That shows me a player who is very motivated to play asap.

Samoan, eh brah, howzit been with you bruddah?

By AltamahaDawg

February 1, 2006 10:47 PM | Link to this

FSU, I think CK was just talking about the last 4 years in that post. It does seem relevant.

Miami and FSU have only begun to know what playing in a tough conference is like very recently and frankly doesnt look like its been too fun. UGA has a bunch of Conference titles in the toughest one historically. Ive alwsy had a great deal of admiration for FSU, not becasue of the lifetime acheivment award called the NC but more the consistancy of top finishes nationally. Truth is we have passed you guys of late in that department. I have no doubt you will be right back in with a few more pieces in place. But what CK said it true,factual.

FYI , Since you brought up how storied our fine program is, I should point out that UGA actualy has 5 NC, thank you. Almost as many as both you guys. So how many is that if we combined with USC? Need to read up a bit on that before posting. Damn fact tend to screw up a good opinion.

By geechee

February 1, 2006 10:50 PM | Link to this

FSU, you’d better do some reading. UGA has more NCs than FSU, and in the last four years y’all have gone 36-16 while UGA has gone 44-9. Why don’t you go fight with the gator fans or just go back to the woods unless you have something else to contribute.

By JB

February 1, 2006 10:54 PM | Link to this

Just a note to all. We all know Cameron Smith is going to go to UGA. If not this year, then next after a JC stop. He is waiting for his 3rd SAT to find out if he can academically qualify.

Also Clifton Geathers will be a Bulldog. He may have to do the JC route as well, but UGA will be his team. Also the same type of academic wait for him. Both could very well do what Darius did this past year, but both have said they will be Bulldogs.

By AltamahaDawg

February 1, 2006 11:02 PM | Link to this

I see you find the archives geechee. They need to delete all those 3 line blogs from today.

By geechee

February 1, 2006 11:07 PM | Link to this

JB, where’d you get the info on Geathers. I haven’t seen anything like that.

Not only a great recruiting job by UGA but as of Jan 29th on the Chinese calendar it’s officially “the year of the dog”. Its all good.

By #1 Dawg Fan

February 1, 2006 11:28 PM | Link to this

I feel Coach Richt is well on his way to creating a national championship calibre team. And I haven’t stopped laughing since I saw South Carolina’s recruiting list, especially when their fans were certain Spurrier would be the force to lure top recruits in. I think he may have lost his spark. LOL

By JB

February 1, 2006 11:51 PM | Link to this

geechee, Hey there. I spoke to a friend who works for one of the recruiting sites who has spoken to both kids and their families. Cameron smith going to UGA has already been reported on multiple sites anyways so this is not big news (rivals and scout had articles last week on this), but Clifton is. If you notice he took no official visits for a reason. One was academics and the other was he knew where he wanted to go in the beginning.

You will also take note that a few days ago the recruiting sites had changed Clifton’s interest in Georgia as being none to a higher rating due to what they found out when they talked to Clifton (up to that point the family and Clifton had kept pretty quiet on what he planned to do). You don’t have to take my word for it since obviously you don’t know me, but this is what has been conveyed by the parties.

By Bryan G.

February 2, 2006 12:13 AM | Link to this

Altamaha, good material. I like that you’re bringing it!

Hines Ward only played two years of WR at UGA (he would have played WR in ‘95 had Bobo and Smith not gotten hurt). I think anyone would say he has been by far the best WR at UGA based on just those two years. Terrance Edwards played two years under Donnan and had his best years (maybe not stats wise) during those first two years.

Reggie Brown came to Athens as a five-star player and made all-SEC one year. (Granted, he had some injuries). Fred had a similar level of success being all-SEC once.

The point about Mo Mass is simple: He is just as good as that kid at Tech who made All-American as a Soph. Mo Mass needs to have that kind of WOW! year or he is simply not progressing under Eason.

Yes, we did throw a lot during ‘93-‘94 with Zeier (Hastings was already gone by then). So, really, the Donnan era was the first time UGA had any period with a commitment to passing the ball. Thus, of course the best WRs statistically would come from that time.

Brown and Gibson, production wise, rank behind Hastings, Ward, Scott, and probably some others I’m forgetting. It’s a shame b/c they both had a world of talent.

By ConyersDawg

February 2, 2006 12:17 AM | Link to this

If what your saying is true JB, then we are already on a great run for next year. Though I would rather have the “King” Caleb more then Cameron, I won’t complain about either.

By ConyersDawg

February 2, 2006 12:22 AM | Link to this

I’m with you geechee, I hope “Double A” can compete this year too on both sides would be fine with me.

By geechee

February 2, 2006 06:44 AM | Link to this

I have to say it is strange reading about Stafford. Recruits are built up every year to be the next whoever and we know how that goes but all this hype seems beyond this. They all refer to this guy as a total can’t miss. They say he had this attitude a couple of years ago.

With Richt, the whole game revolves around the QB. With Dooley, the whole game revolved around the run. If half of this is even true, Richt has found his Herschel and we all know what Richt has done in the past with QBs nobody had ever really heard of.

We also know what Herschel was able to accomplish as a freshman. Well, its something to dream about for the next few months.

By USA TODAY

February 2, 2006 07:04 AM | Link to this

Go to your local store and get today’sUSA TODAY. Feature headline of entire paper (not the sports section) is “Florida is head of recruting class” and they have a picture of Percy Harvin. Good reading material for everyone around the country and awesome publicity for UF. Go Gators!

By USMCDAWG

February 2, 2006 07:08 AM | Link to this

On paper this seems to be Richt’s best class so far. I’m sure 2 or 3 will fall through the cracks. Not all 5-star Blue-chippers become household names (Jasper Sanks,etc.) My only question, how many will actually be there in August? It seems we always lose 4-6 who can’t qualify. This class looks better, seeing as how a half dozen are already enrolled for spring practice.We still needed a big time WR. Although I don’t think it matters much, seeing how as our WR coach (Eason) sucks! The only bright spot we have at that position is MoMass. Someone else will have to step up ASAP. Otherwise MoMass will have to catch 70-80 balls a season.

By gdawginkalamazoo

February 2, 2006 08:51 AM | Link to this

Dudes. We will be fine. Of course some of these guys fall between the cracks and don’t qualify etc. I think RG and MR do a better job of recruiting quality people. MR’s background helps with that and him being the type person he is. I hope that he gets the young guys inlvolved early. If we are looking down the road 2-3 years for an NC. Get them in let them get the experience. I can stand the growing pains for a year or so if we reap the benefits. But it may be a reloading year if this Stafford kid is all that and more. I wouldn’t want to see a year wasted if he doesn’t start. But then again if Joe T or Cox, or Barnes can beat him out then it might not be all bad if he is as good as they say. GO DAWGS!

By DBOY

February 2, 2006 08:58 AM | Link to this

All I have to say is Asher Allen is a beast and he will push to get on the field next year whether it’s CB,WR, Punt return or Kick off Return, The boy can do it all and he is extremly quick and fast and strong. How do I know this? Because he went to my old high school Tucker and we put out nothing but good to great athletes. Tucker Park is the best little league park in the state of GA, that where all of the athletes come from. Shout out to Trae Hurst park Director and coach!

By godawg

February 2, 2006 09:11 AM | Link to this

USA TODAY is about the only place to rank the Gaytors first and that’s because they go to print early. After the defections and the dust settled USC has the top class this morning. Dawgs maintain a solid 4th in Scout and Rivals. WOOF! WOOF!

By Orange&Blue-betterthanyou

February 2, 2006 09:18 AM | Link to this

Is it late October? Because Florida just schooled the Dawgs AGAIN. THREE blue chippers taken from your own back yard and the nation’s consensus #1 class. Amazing what happens when the perfect coach is matched with the perfect University. Go Gators!

By godawg

February 2, 2006 09:30 AM | Link to this

“…the nation’s consensus #1 class.” is USC. Check your facts lizard breath. Did Urban cry like a little girl again when all those players de-committed?

Closer to home… what’s up with the trade school? Only 16 players signed, only 2 over 230 lbs. and them only 242 and 259. How can Chan ever be annointed “Coach for Life” if he recruits like this?

By godawg

February 2, 2006 09:36 AM | Link to this

One other thing Orange&Blue… Dawgs take FOUR blue chippers from YOUR backyard. WOOF!

By AltamahaDawg

February 2, 2006 09:44 AM | Link to this

No , they were more productive that those guys. Yards and receptions. Numbers do count, not feelings. Scott had over 2000 carrer yard so we did toss it a bit back then. I think we just need to disagree. But we both agree that we want to see great WR in the future. My main point is that the coach for the WR is no more deserving of being fired than M.Bobo if the QB misses a wide open target, which DJ did plenty of last year, Or K.Smart if the RB fumbles a few times, which cost us actualy games, or N.Callaway if we give up a few sacks or dont dominate the line every week which we did not do. These are real good men doing a great job and we should not say they need to be GONE like some trashcans. You dont think Eason is up for it, thats great, it just proves your passion for the success of the team. I am just naive enough to go with the opinions of Bobby Bowden and CMR. (and the statistical evidence) I just think they know a bit more about position coaches than I do. If he truly stunk, he would not be here. Nor would we have been upper end of the league in all the categories that matter in the passing game as we have. Lets go on to another matter freind. HBTD.

By Orange&Blue-betterthanyou

February 2, 2006 09:47 AM | Link to this

Sorry - did I step on someone’s paw? ESPN and USA Today both list FL’s class as #1. You can have the pre-adjudicated “chippers” from FL. We will continue to take the cream of the crop that will QUALIFY - more than anyone by the way. See you in Jax for your annual let-down. YIPE, YIPE!

By staugdawg

February 2, 2006 09:50 AM | Link to this

Bryan G.

Let me say I am in agreement on the drops…really aggravating, but it’s not just the WR’s w/ drops but also our TE’s.

If our offense spreads the wealth like last year then I’m not sure Mo Mass will havae those WOW stats. We have a stable of RB’s and TE’s on our offense that has way more weapons/options than Yech’s. If that stays the same then I am not sure if Mo Mass will get as many opportunities as Williams got.

That being said, I would love to see our new QB lock in w/ Mo Mass to the tune of at least 10 100 yd receiving games.

GO DAWGS

By K

February 2, 2006 09:50 AM | Link to this

I, for one, am truly glad that Reshad Jones picked UGA…Growing up right next door to the man was truly an adventure…Nevertheless, I always knew he would be great.

K

By AltamahaDawg

February 2, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this

USMC Mo mass is certainly not the only talented WR we have. Lets give the young guys a chance please before we declare them a bust. The 2 we got this year are going to be very productive in time as well.

I wish there was such a thing as a Fl fan in here that wasnt just eat up with hate and posting mud. Id luv to ask some real questions, and get some thought out responses. Its just you get such crap back. I suppose the real knowledgeable Fl arent pathetic enough to hang out in a UGA blog.I still laugh when the guy said the issue was that Leak couldnt pass well and Tebow was going to fix that. It wasnt the mobility issue? Does he even know who Leak is? Cant pass? And Tebow was recruited for the arm, not the Dual threat?

Some body explain this to me. I looked at the Fl roster and saw at least 10 WR coming back. I assume some of them are at least capable or they wouldnt be on a scholarship at a major program . Add 4/5 more. How does that work?

By AltamahaDawg

February 2, 2006 10:00 AM | Link to this

That would be fantastic. 1000 yr season good. drops bad.

By Orange&Blue-betterthanyou

February 2, 2006 10:10 AM | Link to this

For AltamahaDawg… Even we Gators aren’t sure exactly how Meyer’s offense will work over time. I have to think that if the talent is well-coached (it is now), any system will flourish. As for the 9,000 reveivers, we really weren’t that deep after losing Chad Jackson, and Meyers scheme apparently calls for 9 WR’s a QB, and one blocker on every play. lol Sorry for the previous shots - will keep it even keeled.

By gator the dog catcher

February 2, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this

UGAY just can’t beat Florida at anything can they. Another good Richt class, and another 4 late October disapointments to come. Did WVU even make the rankings? I know they haven’t for several years now. Oh and sorry for hogging all of the WRs. We know how you need some pretty bad. To bad they all prefer to play with Tebow and Urban. Better luck in the next 16 years!

By Bryan

February 2, 2006 10:27 AM | Link to this

Class looks pretty good. Yet you still find yourself in a familiar place, looking up at UF.

Oh well

Cue Dawg’s favorite line: Maybe Next Year…

By Bryan G.

February 2, 2006 10:35 AM | Link to this

I hate to say it, but if Urban Meyer can make that no-talent a* clown Alex Smith look good….who knows what he could do with actually talented players. (I will not entertain arguments to the contrary…that kid is AWFUL.)

Still, not sure if that offense will work in the SEC. We probably won’t know for sure until 2007 after Leak is gone.

By Reilly

February 2, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this

Yeah Maybe Next Year UF will actually win a conference championship for a change. In the last five years isn’t it funny that UGA has more wins over UF than UF has SEC championships or Eastern Division titles? Hilarious that UF can consistently beat the Eastern division champion for three of the last four years yet they still can’t make it to the SEC Championship. Which begs the question if UGA can keep winning SEC championships despite losing to UF (due to UF consistently choking against a weaker conference team)does any UGA fan care about losing to UF? I know that I will take a conference championship over a win in Jax everytime because isn’t winning a championship the primary goal of the season and beating a rival secondary? Oh yeah I almost forgot congrats on losing Deshaun Wynn, Gaytors! Urban Meyer must really creating great team chemistry with all of these UF players leaving like Portis.

By JB

February 2, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this

Bryan, Looking up are UF? I don’t know if you have been paying attention, but UGA has been to 3 out of the past 4 SEC Championship games and they won 2 of them. The gators have been looking up at uga for YEARS!! If one game makes your season then that really sorta explains why the gators are 2nd class citizens in the SEC regardless of recruiting classes.

The gators had a great recruiting class and the Bulldogs had a great recruiting class. No matter what you say or how you try to spin it, UGA is rigth up there and despite our failures of beating you guys with a backup qb, we still were the class of the SEC this year while you guys are going to have to figure out how to beat Spurrier, since he will have your number.

By fulldawg

February 2, 2006 10:58 AM | Link to this

Just simply great! Appears to be a few prosperous years ahead.

GATA!

By BIGG DADDY DOGG

February 2, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

WE ARE LOADED WITH LOTS OF DEFENSIVE TALENT IN THIS CLASS AND LOTS OF GOOD O-LINE PLAYERS AND A GOOD RECEIVER (T. WILSON). WE WILL HOPEFULLY CONTEND FOR THAT CRYSTAL TROPHY IN ONE OF THE NEXT FEW YEARS. GO GO GO DAWGS!!! ROOF ROOF ROOF

By Andrew

February 2, 2006 11:10 AM | Link to this

GO DAWGS!!! Looking forward to 06 season!!!

By gator the dog catcher

February 2, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this

If you don’t mind continuing to lose to Florida on a yearly basis then we don’t mind beating you on a yearly basis.

You UGAYers are true to your mascot….Dawgs tend to get submissive after you beat them repeatedly!

Did you really expect Zook to win a title?

By maddawg

February 2, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this

you know. mr so called “dog catcher needs to remember, you can say “GAYtor, without saying GAY…how is that supposed to bother us anyway?? mullet no class, knuckle draggin, trailer livin, havent been to a SEC game since coach richt got to athens lizard breath idiot.

By JB

February 2, 2006 11:27 AM | Link to this

gatorthewhatever, This the problem with Gator fans. You guys beat UGA with a backup QB and then UGA wins the SEC and you guys are talking smack. LOL One time in the past championships actually meant something to gator fans, but now they will be happy with a UGA win. How did that South Carolina game go for ya? oh yeah you want to forget that don’t you. lol

You gator fans are true to your mascot, such big mouths and nothing worthwhile to say.

By Reilly

February 2, 2006 11:33 AM | Link to this

I didn’t expect Zook to win a title but I know you and the rest of your pathetic bunch did. Have you ever read the book on Gator football history? It’s about 100 pages long and it begins with Spurrier’s first day as coach and it ends with him leaving for the Redskins. In fact I think that there is a curse on your beloved Gaytors. Despite great recruiting classes by Zook and Meyer you guys haven’t won a championship or gone to the SEC championship game since Spurrier left. Perhaps we should call it the Curse of the Visor! It makes sense because every year UF ends up choking to a lesser team costing them a chance to win the Eastern Division. Sounds like a curse to me. And last year well Spurrier made you guys miss out on the eastern title again. Ouch! That has got to hurt. Maybe UF should of tried to hire Steve back?

By gdawginkalamazoo

February 2, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this

gator the garbage talker, Jealous. Your coach will be outta there soon. Too much pressure. I see Kleenex as a major gator sponsor in the near future. Cryers is was and will always be overrated. UTAH come on, HAHAHAHAHAAAA. Taking yo money!

Hey Reilly, I agree with most of your post, HOWEVER, the big pitcure is to get the NC again. Of course we have to make some gator luggage to get there. Agreed the last couple of years there have been more talented teams so it wasn’t realistic. But look out in the next couple of years!

By gdawginkalamazoo

February 2, 2006 11:39 AM | Link to this

Reilly, the previous post not the 11:37 post.

By Reilly

February 2, 2006 11:39 AM | Link to this

ALL UGA fans gather round it’s time to proclaim the Curse of the Visor!!!! Which SEC game will UF choke in to prevent them from winning the Eastern Division? I’m sure the odds on favorite is S. Carolina again, but does anyone have any other suggestions? With UF being overrated and over-hyped it’s easy. Would a UF loss to a weak UT team next year be considered a choke? I’m saying it would because UF will most definately be favored in that game. Maybe a weak Western Division team will profit from a classic UF choke? Just like Miss St did a couple years ago.

By Reilly

February 2, 2006 11:43 AM | Link to this

I suggest all Dawg fans to support and promote the idea of The Curse of the Visor!

By wildthing

February 2, 2006 11:46 AM | Link to this

robert is steve spurrier

By FSU

February 2, 2006 11:48 AM | Link to this

I may be a Seminole, but my favorite thing about this Blog is that everyone here hates the Gaytes!

By physicsDawg

February 2, 2006 11:57 AM | Link to this

Speaking of WR’s, and Hines Ward, I just read an article in the Sporting News, It’s great. Talks about how, as a 6-0 215 lb receiver, he likes blocking Safeties and Linebackers, leaving the Cornerbacks alone to try and tackle ‘The Bus’ Bettis. AND, He doesn’t wear a mouthpiece. Lunacy. I’m not a big NFL fan, but have always liked the Steelers, and was born in Seattle, so this Super Bowl was more interesting to me, and a toss-up as to who I’d root for. After the article, I’m in the steelers corner now! They mention the Dawgs, how he played QB, RB, and WR at Georgia. Check out The Smiling Assassion

By physicsDawg

February 2, 2006 12:22 PM | Link to this

If UF plays LSU or AU, they will lose to one or BOTH of them. That’s my prediction on the Curse of the Visor. By the Way, Spurrier also takes the roosters into the Swamp next year. You don’t think he’ll feel more at home there, than in Columbia, do you? I see another 3-loss for the turds coming next year.

By AltamahaDawg

February 2, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

BlueandOrange, thanks, good post. Unfortunetely “gator” was right behind it with his nonsence, but we have a few of them too. If we could stop anyone, myself included from responding to him, maybe he’d go away. I do know a few big UF guys and they do know thier stuff. I’m sure you agree though that Leak cant pass is pretty rediculous. I agree with you that Fl has talent and a good coach and in time will be right back in it, if they arent already. Thankfully we are too. Should be fun.

Im also guesing that UM will adapt to the conference more than it will to the old system he had . I’m sure he isnt that stubborn. CMR was ridiculed his first year as too pass happy for the SEC. Now ironically he runs too much for some.

Since I am so generous today , you have to admit, Nobody down there beleives for a second that Fl has the type of results they have had in Jville forever. Id see it starting to split every other year at best. (we hope we have a lil streak first) I think that domination ended in 2004, and 2005 wasnt really much to base things on. I dont see us reeling off 5/6 but you cant either. On second thought dont answer than, I dont want you to feel the wrath of the low end Fl guys in here.

By Marc

February 2, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

Considering UGA has always been an “above decent” team I’m sure these recruits will help them this year.

By Hy Anenzide

February 2, 2006 12:57 PM | Link to this

…….meanwhile, back to the recruited Dawgs, I read that Max Jean-Gillis’ clone, a.k.a. OL Lionel Mapp Green County 6-5 and a svelte 370 had committed to UGA but I don’t see any signing. Anyone have an update? There was a rumore that if he signed with UGA he would be issued a zip code instead of a number.

By physicsDawg

February 2, 2006 01:26 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, it looks like he went elswhere *Greene County lineman Lionel Mapp committed to play at Valdosta State … 2006 | OnlineAthens • Athens Banner-Herald • *
I just searched google, and didn’t bother registering on the Banner Herarld to read the whole article.

By animaldr

February 2, 2006 01:39 PM | Link to this

This is a solid class grounded with 6 OL and 6 DL. Our LBs will get an immediate boost and the secondary is stacked (Oliver, Evans, Byrd Johnson, Allen, Jones, Battle and Flowers)! Stafford and Moreno are the stars, but I like DL Wood and Crawford to surprise.

GO DAWGS!

By gdawginkalamazoo

February 2, 2006 01:57 PM | Link to this

Reilly, Curse of the Visor! Amen. I think UT takes UF this year. UT was down last year because they had a Clausen @ QB. They still have those top 5 recruiting classes from the past few years and now David Cutcliff is back as OC. The great pumpkin rested on his laurels last year but it is back to business this year. With the QB issued resolved, maybe?, they will be tough. UF still doesn’t scare me, I truly don’t think Cryer can handle the pressure.

By godawg

February 2, 2006 02:01 PM | Link to this

I don’t think Lionel had the grades and didn’t want to go to Hargrave for a year or to GA Military w/teamate Emmanual Drake. The ABH listed him as 6’9” 365 but Valdosta lists as a more realistic 6’6” 350. Too bad,what a monster!

By TOPDAWG

February 2, 2006 02:05 PM | Link to this

I did doesnt matter if cameron smith comes to uga or not becuase we dont need him. If he does enroll he will more than likely switch positions to corner. The rb to hope for comes next year out of Parkview named Caleb King. he ran for 2800 yards as a junior and has a chance to be the #1 player in the country for the 2007 class. and for you gator and crimiNOLES spankers why are you even on uga message boards, yall have way to much time on your hands if you go to other teams boards just to give lame comments. get a life.

By War Eagle

February 2, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this

I don`t agree with Robert, he is a little off the mark..but I think Coach Richt should have won or either played for a BCS championship with the recruiting success achieved the last 5 years. Pete Carroll has done it three times since his arrival, Stoops of Oklshoma twice also within this time and Brown of Texas in 8 years. Auburn should have played in the BCS in Coach Tuberville 5th year. UGA has not reached the 13-0 level yet and probably will not the way Florida is recruiting and Auburn getting better. These are UGA nemesis and until UGA proves they can beat these two consisttly, it will not happen.

By AltamahaDawg

February 2, 2006 02:37 PM | Link to this

Why isn’t Prince Miller getting more pub at WR?

By AltamahaDawg

February 2, 2006 02:54 PM | Link to this

War Eagle as you know, he was a play away in 2002. You of all people should know how fragile the race for NC can be. I am kinda surprised at you stating NC as the only benchmark of success. You are usually much more grounded. No way Carroll does what he has in the SEC. Too many landmines, AUB is one of them. And TT almost got sent packing his 4th yr. What does that prove.

By godawg

February 2, 2006 02:59 PM | Link to this

Altamaha, Miller was recruited as a CB. MR said he has potential as a WR but plans to leave him on defense “for now”. I wouldn’t mind seeing him as WR considering he had more than 2,000 total yards of offense and 16 touchdowns as senior.

By AltamahaDawg

February 2, 2006 03:00 PM | Link to this

And Stoops is fighting for his life now, was he a great coach then and now has forgotten how to do it?

By AltamahaDawg

February 2, 2006 03:03 PM | Link to this

that aint bad.

By godawg

February 2, 2006 03:05 PM | Link to this

BTW, they may give Asher Allen a look at WR too.

By Hy Anenzide

February 2, 2006 03:16 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the help with the zipcode lineman. Looks like we’ll have to make due with the puny little ole 300 pounders.

and with apologies to Mr. Bisher, For what it’s Worth:

Winning the SEC Championship is a monumental task with all the excellent teams that beat up each other every week. Top to bottom the SEC is far and away the most superior conference in the country.

The separation required to make it to National Championship prominence begins with the excellent coaching of outstanding talent,like was signed yesterday.

Let’s not forget who put us in a position to be praising our Dawgs. Thank you Coach Dooley for hiring & believing in Coach Richt and his staff.

The Big Dawg is barking.

By geechee

February 2, 2006 04:10 PM | Link to this

“Did you really expect Zook to win a title?”

NO gator, I never expected Zook to win a title. Did You? To answer the second question,the one you forgot to post, No,I don’t expect Meyer to win a title either. Do you?

By War Eagle

February 2, 2006 04:19 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg, I do agree with you about 2002 season, but Richt has done some BIG TIME recruiting, the best you can do. all those teams a tad above UGA is winning NC.The SEC is different and Southern Cal, Oklahoma and Texas would not breeze through , but still good talent makes big plays….I wish Auburn had UGA talent, we are well off, but skill area`s like DB, CB..no contest..It is very difficult to go unbeaten in the SEC…The East has to go through LSU and Auburn, West has go through UGA and Florida.

By gdawginkalamazoo

February 3, 2006 08:36 AM | Link to this

War Eagle, Please don’t run us down on the NC thing just yet. Richt has been recruiting primarily from the southeast and in particular Georgia. If you are to make a serious run at an NC you need top level talent from across the country to do so. The state of Georgia produces some very good football players but not all of them come to UGA. It was easier for Stoops being at a storied program and coming off of UF’s banner season to recruit. As for Carroll and USC well that’s that come live at the beach to an 18 year old kid from the middle of nowhere. And also PAC-10 football. Media darlings. As for Mack Brown they wanted to run him out of Texas also like they wanted TT gone. Besides you guys did go 13-0 and what did it get you? Not in the game that you deserved to be in. NOW that we have seriously started contending for national recruits WE SHOULD be expected to put and NC in the bag within the next 2-4 years. If not it will be very, very disappointing. But so far I think most of the Bulldog nation is very happy with the program and direction of the program.

By Buffett333

February 3, 2006 11:09 AM | Link to this

Whos is this Ward kid? Have we signed any more since signing day? Who did C.J. Spiller sign with? Pls tell me it wasn’t Fla!!

By maddawg

February 3, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this

yeah, we can all argue about which SEC school got who….but lets all agree and form a bond on ONE thing alone. All these kids went to the SEC!!! the conference cleaned up…loook how many are in the top 25. Shows why we are the best conference. Not that the others arent good, but we are the best conference top to bottom. WVU, a worthy champion, Texas—nuff said, USC-awesome, but lets give credit where credit is due. Nationally, the kids come to the SEC baby!!! where the men are men, and the women are too.

By gdawginkalamazoo

February 3, 2006 02:44 PM | Link to this

maddawg, I saw that too. SEC #1 conference overall. I was very suprised at WVU and their ranking. I thought they would have done a lot better than #57. It seems like some of those recruits would have noticed the talent that those guys have on offense and want to build from there. Get instant playing time etc. Heck they finished #5 in the country last year, some of these kids should have noticed.

By B. Guy

February 3, 2006 05:47 PM | Link to this

Sounds like a lot of “BS” from gatos, tigers and techlosers. Stay home on your own link!!! Scaredy Cats!

By mywifeisaGaFan

February 4, 2006 10:19 AM | Link to this

Outstanding recruiting class, I have to admit. That Stafford kid looks impressive and read to go as does that WR - both of whom enrolled early. This could be THE class at Ga

Tech didn’t do too bad either (sorry, had to get that in there)

By Big A

February 6, 2006 06:59 AM | Link to this

Great class! Love what the Coach is doing. Trying to get quality kids as well as talent. Hard to compete with SC and UF with the lifestyle you could lead. It should be a very interesting battle between Mr. Cox and Mr. Stafford. This time of the year sucks. Cant wait for spring ball.

By HaroldDawg

February 6, 2006 09:25 AM | Link to this

Great Class Dawgs!

By DDawg

February 7, 2006 08:23 AM | Link to this

Awesome Class!!! Can anyone tell me when the spring practices start and when the Spring Game will be???? Got to be there to see it!!!

By C.J.

February 7, 2006 04:34 PM | Link to this

a big 2007 wide reciever from charlton county, D.J. Donley, has already listed UGA as his favorite school. it’s very early and things could change, but its still good news.

By C.J.

February 7, 2006 04:39 PM | Link to this

a big 2007 wide reciever from charlton county, D.J. Donley, has listed UGA as his favorite school. it’s a little early and things could change, but it’s still good news.