UGA

By AltamahaDawg

April 10, 2006 02:01 PM | Link to this

Do we have a serious lack of experience on the offensive side of the ball?

By gator the dog catcher

April 10, 2006 02:12 PM | Link to this

DBs looked good, but somebody needs to tell the rest of the defense that the WVU game is over. Better fill those holes quick or it will be another loss to Spurrier, Florida, and Tennessee. That Willie Martinez is a genius.

By dave

April 10, 2006 02:18 PM | Link to this

I’m not sure if we have a serious lack of experience on offense, but based on Saturday’s game we have serious offensive problems. Seven interceptions, multiple dropped passes, and multiple sacks given up certainly does not make for an encouraging end to spring practice. Our running game looked good, but as you all know one dimensional teams in the SEC don’t become championship teams.

By John

April 10, 2006 02:23 PM | Link to this

Move A.J. Bryant to quarterback! He’s too injury prone to take the pounding at receiver. It would be a shame to waste his talent. The offense needs some playmakers!

By Spanky

April 10, 2006 02:24 PM | Link to this

Carter,..that was an accurate read! From what I saw, the defense has actually improved from last year. This, in my opinion, is what’s supposed to happen every year! When a guy leaves for the NFL or graduates, someone else steps up. Exit Greg Blue..hello Paul Oliver! I think that our defense is going to be very stingy, but also think that our offense will be fixed before the first game deadline.From now until the first kick-off, will be absolute hell for our o-line. With Coach Ball in the mix, I’m almost certain that we’ll be ready by then! Why?…I’ve learned to trust CMR!!

By 2N4YEARS

April 10, 2006 02:31 PM | Link to this

GAYtor: You said “Better fill those holes quick or it will be another loss to Spurrier, Florida, and Tennessee”. WHAT?? ANOTHER loss?? UGA beat your beloved ‘Spurrier’ last year, something your GAYtors couldn’t do. And we beat TENN. Say what you want, but deep down your thanking the football Gods that DJ didn’t play in Jacksonville. How long has it been since a FLA SEC title? How long since a FLA trip to the SEC title game?? Yeah, that’s what I thought. Jealous. Why don’t you concentrate on beating your old coach before you start concentrating on a SEC title game.

By Spanky

April 10, 2006 02:44 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg,…anytime you have a new QB situation, along with several rookie linemen, you have a serious lack of experience. It is what it is! Will we be ready? I’m pretty sure that we will be! We definitely have the talent. You also have to keep in mind that quite a few players were out for injuries and precautionary reasons.CMR saw what he needed to see, so it gets fixed. We’ll be fine!

By War Eagle

April 10, 2006 02:49 PM | Link to this

Charles Johnson is going to a be great player, Auburn really wanted him, but he decided early for UGA.I read UGA is going to smaller and quicker LB, as in Auburn for the last several years. The last 4 years our lb has been in the 210-220 range. Trey Blackmon from LaGrange will start this year at lb after being red-shirted last year. Did Jarvis Jackson(?) graduate, I though he was really tough.We got another former Dawg standout as our DC, Will Muschamp, he will be a good one, hope we can keep him for some lenght of time.

By AltamahaDawg

April 10, 2006 04:16 PM | Link to this

spanky, got ya, was more of a retorical question. college football is serious inexperience every year. Lot of experience around those guys too.

watch or read the highlights and scores from around the league at other spring games if you want to put ours into perspective. I don’t think its as much of a preview as it is a last chance to work on some things.

By animaldr

April 10, 2006 04:20 PM | Link to this

War Eagle- Jarvis will play MLB this season, they moved Tony Taylor back to OLB. Both seem more comfortable in these roles.

The only problem I saw Sat was OL. They do not seem to run or pass block well. I hope they can pull it together because the season is up to them. With an inexperienced QB, we need to run well and give the QB time. They did neither Sat.

How ‘bout that walk on RB- Johnson? He looked good. The position gets even deeper!

I am very excited about the Defense. The front seven will be great. The backfield may be young but has more talent than we have seen in years. Oliver is a lock down corner. Flowers better watch out or a freshman may beat him out of the other corner position. We did not even get to see Bryan Evans. This group is simply outstanding!

But if we start Joe T in Columbia, SC we will pickup the loss. Get Stafford in there from the start. He clearly is more talented and poised than the rest. So get him some experience.

Go Dawgs!

By AltamahaDawg

April 10, 2006 04:21 PM | Link to this

WarEagle please be nice to Muschamp till we can find a spot for him.

By godawg

April 10, 2006 04:24 PM | Link to this

Moses and Johnson are going to be the “dynamic duo” on the ends! Need some beef in the middle to eat’em up when they’re forced that way!

The D’s gonna have to stand tall, especially against the ‘cocks. I think it may take a few games for the offense to gel and start producing significant points. ‘Til then we gonna have to hang on with the skin of our teeth boys.

LET THE BIG DAWG EAT!!!!

By Bryan G.

April 10, 2006 04:28 PM | Link to this

War Eagle…Jarvis was hurt this spring. He’s going to start at middle linebacker this year though.

I think the defense is going to be just fine. I feel like this year is going to look a lot like 2003—great, fast defense, but struggling on offense. The front seven is solid, Battle is a good saftey, Byrd is a big hitter, and Oliver is a stud. Ramarcus Brown and Asher Allen are quicker than a hiccup. We need to really work on running the ball in fall practice so that we can control the clock and shorten games this season.

Cox looked lost Saturday, Tereshinski looked to have a Rick Clausen-like arm, and Stafford looked like he was the real deal. I don’t want to get married on the first date, but I think Stafford should probably play this fall.

By Spanky

April 10, 2006 04:45 PM | Link to this

Bryan G,…Man, you cracked me up on that last sentence! I completely agree with you on all counts,..except for Asher Allen. I’m convinced that he’s gonna start, first game, first defensive play! He really got my attention! T. Flowers did great on special teams last year, so keep his dependable hands there!

Honestly, I’d like to see JoeT play the Western Carolina game, just for the sole purpose of Spurrier not being able to study Staffords’ moves. After that, Joe can go back to special teams! God knows we need him!

By AltamahaDawg

April 10, 2006 04:47 PM | Link to this

animaldr mostly yes, but do you really think that SC so clearly better than UGA. Are we so fragile that the small amount of difference between playing #1 or #2 is a definate loss. Gawd I hope thats not the deal. I’d rather believe that even if Stafford had signed with Texas and we’d never heard of the guy, we would all think we are capable of beating the SCs. Hey fellas, this ain’t exactly our first rodeo.

By AltamahaDawg

April 10, 2006 04:48 PM | Link to this

Bryan maybe not married, but I think we all ready to put out.

By animaldr

April 10, 2006 05:05 PM | Link to this

Altamaha- I see SC as better than in the past, unpredictable because of spurrier, they have every thing to gain, while we have every thing to lose. Spurrier hates UGA and would sell his soul to beat us. Last year was much closer than it should have been- based on talent. Last year was in Athens and lastly- we must go to Wm. Brice Stadium. That is an SEC road game - tough.

After SC the schedule sets up very well to role into Jasksonville undefeated. But lose to SC and suddenly they all look tough.

By Spanky

April 10, 2006 05:18 PM | Link to this

A-Dawg,..if you want to read something humorous, go to Tech’s new blog! The guy switches from spring practice, to some freshman softball player….Funny!

By AltamahaDawg

April 10, 2006 05:25 PM | Link to this

Well see. Everyone has equal to win or lose in early divisional play. UGA is in the crosshairs no matter what week it is. Spurrier is a great coach at a midtalent school now. We are better team overall with our #3 QB. That game was a nail biter long before Spurrier, and will be long after he gets bored and moves on. And they gapping holes to fill as well.

It’s field position and defensive stops like any road game. We intercept twice to win, same as last 99 years. I hope.

My point is that I have all confidence that our football program has advanced to the point when we aren’t counting losses already to mid level rivals based purely on the arm or not of a freshman.

We’d better be able to beat SC with (anyone)or its going to be a long year with or without Stafford.

By AltamahaDawg

April 10, 2006 05:28 PM | Link to this

I’m afraid somebody in there will quote me on some elaborate softball play lingo to show me what a jock he used to be.

By dallas

April 10, 2006 05:44 PM | Link to this

does anybody know if geathers is gonna play next year,and who wont qualify next year.

By deadhead

April 10, 2006 05:48 PM | Link to this

Yeah no sh*t. why is everybody worried about the South Carolina “for $10 ill suck yo” Gamecocks? dont they have young QBs also. Yes. GA has an easy schedule this year. Tennessee is trying to rebound but they cant fill all their holes til next year at soonest. FL and AUBURN are our only too competitions and Quentin has been talking about how bad he wants to play the Auburn again since christmas. seriously the deepthroats and nothin. we have a better chance of losing to UAB than SC.

By reality check

April 10, 2006 05:49 PM | Link to this

It is really kinda funny how inaccurate preseason predictions tend to be. This time last year everybody had Tennessee competing with Southern Cal for the National title and Georgia picked third or fourth in the SEC East. West Virginia was projected to be in the bottom tier of the Big East. Their prize recruit never played, then transferred and several freshmen nobody heard of turned out to be world beaters.

In 2003 everybody was picking Auburn to be in contention for the national championship and their year was a bust. Then in 2004 nobody paid any attention to them preseason and they may have had the best team in the country.

In 1979 Georgia went 6-5 and everybody had them picked in the bottom half of the SEC prior to 1980. In the spring game that year there was nothing to indicate that greatness was just ahead.

This time last year everybody was concerned because the receivers weren’t good and that Shockley wouldn’t cut it and that the defense better be really stingy because we wouldn’t be any good on offense.

Georgia will be good next year on offense and defense.

By BullDawg Rick

April 10, 2006 05:55 PM | Link to this

Stafford WILL be the QB after Game 1… Book it.. He made some out passes that COLLEGE passers are not supposed to have the arm for.. & if Millner keeps up the butter fingers DeNorris will be given EVERY opportunity to start very early in his career… The O-line will be OK.. to be cohesive as a unit, it’ll take well into the summer for Jones, Valesco, Shackleford, McKenzie & Adams to gel, but they will.. The RB’s looked very good..

But to get back to the “topic”… The D lookes outstanding & USHER just might be onto another “hit” (or should I say INT!)…

Stay healthy & outta trouble Dawgs.. It’s a ways till Sept 2!!!!

Go Dawgs…

By BullDawg Rick

April 10, 2006 05:58 PM | Link to this

Dallas… Geathers will go to Hargrave, I believe.. Get his academics & head together & be an outstanding OL… I think he’ll come back with the same vengence as Pope & Odell did upon their return!!

By majorgatorhater

April 10, 2006 06:20 PM | Link to this

There is no doubt in my mind that our defense will kill. Our o-line will be just fine. The QB situation will settle down and I am sure that the right person will win the job. My only concern is depth. I am sure that we will be killer at the beginning of the season. But when we get to UF and Auburn later in the season, I don’t know if our depth is strong enough.

By reality check

April 10, 2006 06:36 PM | Link to this

Spanky, Godawg, Altamaha, the Tech blog is very quiet. I think it is not too early to start planning an approach. One thing I have noticed is that when something positive is posted about Reggie Ball and/or Chan Gailey the Tech people absolutely rip their team apart much more effectively than any of us can. It is brutal. My hypothesis is that the more positive we are toward Ball especially the more they rip him. I actually feel for the kid sometimes…nah, not really.

As a charter member of the Fans of Chan Club I would like to see some love for Chan and Ball once the season starts, because the Tech fans won’t. Not now. Let’s wait. Timing is everything. The absolute best time is right after they have lost a game. Support of Tech at that point is much more disturbing to Tech people than criticism. Those people thrive on criticism. They love it. They don’t know how to handle positive thinking.

Think about it.

By toombsdawg

April 10, 2006 06:56 PM | Link to this

Gentlemen, I have been to many UGA spring games as I’m sure many of you have also. This spring game appears no different than many others that I have seen. Young players getting their feet wet in a different system wanting to prove themselves and by first game kickoff in the fall they will have a clue. I’m excited about the talent we have now and those that will be with us in the fall. We may have to rely on their raw talent in the beginning but they will start to get the picture and I believe CMR will see to that and have them ready. TRUST HIM!!!

By ConyersDawg

April 10, 2006 07:55 PM | Link to this

I’m surprised more of you have not called out Milner. He looked bad trying to block as well as catch.

You guys amaze me how you forget about Tenn. I hate Tenn. but they are still a rival and fatphil has not forgot how to coach. They had the number one recruiting class 2 years ago and are not being talked about. That’s usually the recipe for winning the SEC.

I can’t believe the fear that Spurrier has on you guys. SC has always been a tough game but they still have left over talent and Spurrier has nothing on Richt when it comes to getting a qb ready to play. Spur. offense is good but it can be stopped.

Our D will be great and Kade Weston, as Buck Belue said today on 680, will have an impact this year on plugging the middle up. The rb’s this year will have to run on the outside to get anything we have plenty of speed to stop it.

Also, for all the hype on Percy Harvin at Florida, I believe Double A cancels him out.

By OlskyWolsky

April 10, 2006 08:28 PM | Link to this

Our defense looks to be real good, and we will be stout in the middle if Kade Weston can continue playing like he did on Saturday. That guy could be so good it’s scary!

By War Eagle

April 10, 2006 08:47 PM | Link to this

DJ was smartly groomed by CMR, played more downs than most back-ups. As a talented athlete he was ready when Greene moved on to Seattle.JoeIII played only when DJ went down and on to 1-10, give him a 5. He does not have the athletic ability as DJ and will not come near his performance. CMR will play all 4 QB against Western Kentucky and go with the top performer against SC. My opinion it will be Stafford.There are only three SEC teams with QB who have experince and talent to advance their team to National promience>LSU, Auburn and Florida, the rest is a shot-gun adventure.

By ConyersDawg

April 10, 2006 09:01 PM | Link to this

War eagle you are dumb! Play all four qb’s against a team to open the season. You must have graduated from auBARN.

By AltamahaDawg

April 10, 2006 09:55 PM | Link to this

major, take a look at thier schedule the weeks before we see them. might feel a bit better.

By AltamahaDawg

April 10, 2006 10:01 PM | Link to this

reality! spring game from 1980, talk about perspective. Now thats a man who knows his UGA history.

By War Eagle

April 10, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this

Conyers Dawg, no I am not dumb and its AUBURN. not aubarn.AG is our 4th school in graduation numbers with Business , Engineering,and Education the top three. UGA has questions at QB and will go to all extremes to find the right person as soon as possible. Auburn played 4 QB against Western Kentuky last year.Getting the #1 QB is important attitude factor for the team.WE had same problem at Auburn several years back.I think Stafford is the man.

By AltamahaDawg

April 10, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

Reality, I beleive Belue had more interceptions than touchdown in 1979, so you really never can tell.

By ConyersDawg

April 10, 2006 11:22 PM | Link to this

Wareagle, there is a reason Richt has 2 sec championships and 2 heisman qb’s he has tutored. We don’t play 4 qb’s at Georgia the week before South Carolina. Richt will target 2 guys toward the end of fall camp and will see which performs better in that game. You wish Auburn had a problem like Georgia with so many great qb’s.

I love the comment you made about Charles Johnson, “we really wanted him at auburn.” News flash! Everyone in the country wanted him.

By John

April 11, 2006 01:27 AM | Link to this

I don’t understand all the fear of South Carolina all of a sudden. Although they over-achieved at times last season, they were pretty mediocre in the grand scheme of things. When SOS arrived in Gainesville in 1990, he caught the conference by surprise with his Pro-style passing attack. In the years to follow, his system attracted hundreds of top notch HS talent in Football-rich Florida. Basically, he transformed the SEC from an option conference to a Pass happy conference and racked up a lot of titles along the way. The state of Florida was the biggest sleeping giant in the country. UF was the last major program in the state to get on board. Spurrier, although very football savy, basically walked into a dream scenario.

Since 2000, however, his scheme has been somewhat exposed. DC’s are better prepared to stop him now. Just think, in the very early 90’s, UGA’s defense spent every day at practice preparing against Goff’s Offenses, and got torched by SOS in Jax. Now our defense prepares against Stafford, Shockley, Greene, etc. with CMR at the helm.

Since 2000, SOS has gone 39-30, including his 2 yr. flop in Washington. Although SEC coaches don’t have the caliber of talent that NFL defenses have, they still watch tapes of how to shut him down. Take his NFL record away, he is 27-10. Hardly unbeatable.

Simply put, SC doesn’t recruit with UGA, and in my opinion, CMR is the best overall coach in the conference. Remember, SC played UGA close last year and beat the sorry Gators, but he lost to AL and AU by a combined score of 85-21. Blake Mitchell put up decent numbers (200+ behind Shock) in a pass happy offense last year, but look at our D backfield slated for next year. Possibly the best in the country! Newton and Rice will be tested with Evans, Oliver, Allen, Flowers, etc.

Remember, SC was 7-5 LY with a loss to Missouri (that cost me) in a bowl game. UGA played as bad as they could have and still managed to sneak away with a W. If they would have played that bad against a high caliber SEC opponent, they would have lost by 30.

My prediction: Dawgs 31, SC 10

Go Dawgs!!

By spud

April 11, 2006 06:11 AM | Link to this

I think to start a freshman qb against s.c.is INSANE. stafford is going to be a great qb, he has all the tools plus a hell of a qb coach in mike bobo, lets all take a deep breath here, give the kid time to learn and develop, i say redshirt him because we have 3 other quaterbacks, they are not as talented as stafford but one of them can get the job done this year I really dont know which one ,we have to have faith in m.r. and mike bobo to make that decision. how many other colleges around the have 4 quarterbacks? this defense will be much improved this tho oline will put it all together and we have 4 running backs that are STUDS we can afford to redshirt stafford because of all the depth at qb

By geechee

April 11, 2006 06:52 AM | Link to this

Great posts Spanky. We all know that defense is very close to the heart of all true Dogs’ fans and even though it was just a scrimmage, our defense looked pretty damn good. Now think about the fact that we still have 3 four star LBs, a four star DB, and a five star DB that have not even stepped on campus yet. There are also about 15 three and four star athletes right behind them. “Glory,Glory”

By AltamahaDawg

April 11, 2006 08:25 AM | Link to this

John, Amen.

By godawg

April 11, 2006 08:56 AM | Link to this

I don’t think there is a sudden fear of SC, I think it, as always is a game of some concern. Spurrier or no, SC has always played us close, winning the occasional one.

The game means a lot since SC is a division opponent and Ws at the start are just as important as Ws at the end of the season. The concern this year I think, is our lack of experience at QB and the OL.

Because the game comes early, the team has not had time to gel as a cohesive unit. This creates potential for sloppy play and bonehead mistakes that can cost you the game. Lose to SC and you’re in an uphill climb the rest of the season.

We worry about the SC game every year for good reason. Too bad we can’t swap it with Vandy or Kentucky, but it gets us on TV every year. I repeat, THE D NEEDS TO STAND UP.

reality, yes, Chan and Reggie certainly need our love and attention on the tech blog. Their fans are truly cutting and heartless in their attitude towards them. If I learned anything from that deep pool of human understanding known to us as Nurse Cratchett, it is that you catch more flies (in this case gNATS) with honey. I shall begin brainstorming for a proper approach and strategy for next season. Good call.

By Dawgxian

April 11, 2006 09:20 AM | Link to this

Theories on SOS: 1. His career followed a similar path to Napoleon. He came out with an innovative system that stunned everyone, at first. Then, his enemies figured it out and adopted it. Thus, he had great success at first and then trailed off (though, in his defense, he had a 10 game season his last year at Fl). 2. He is a poor recruiter. A UF radio talkshow host told me his typical strategy was to go into a potential recruit’s home and say, “do you want to be a gator or not? if not, fine, we’ll just beat you.” This may work at Fl where only 2 states (Tx and Ca) have more guys in the NFL, but not at SC. In a given year, Ga and Tn go into that state, take the 4 best players, and leave SC to fight w/ Clem over the remainder. And, due to SOS (justly) removing those crooks and goof offs from the team, the high school coaches there don’t like him as much as they did. Incidently, when Ga adopted entrance requirements, unlike the rest of the SEC back in the mid 90’s, Golf never had a chance. Now, looking ahead to this fall, SOS has a better D-line but he lost his outstanding secondary to the NFL. He has few starters returning on that unit. His O-line still looks problematic. This, coupled w/ Moses and Johnson could make for a long day for Blake. Now, having said this, I’m sure that SOS will go and run the table this fall.

By AltamahaDawg

April 11, 2006 09:26 AM | Link to this

How would you like to open against Sc and Tn back to back like we used to? I remember a couple of years when the season was blown by sept 15. I almost feel bad for the young fans as they can’t truly appreciate how great this has been recently.

By JaxDawg

April 11, 2006 09:33 AM | Link to this

Has anybody heard about Cameron Smith the RB out of Snellville for the ‘06 recruiting class? He was being recruited by Southern Cal, UGA, and Michigan, I think. He just fell off the face of the recruiting Earth.

By ballen

April 11, 2006 11:19 AM | Link to this

After attending the G-day game, I have come to the conclusion that Paul Oliver is the man. Big and physical, I can’t wait for him to own whoever tries to beat him. As long as they stay healthy this defense is going to be great. Charles Johnson and Quentin Moses will be setting up camp in teams’ backfields. Owens, Gant, and Weston will stuff the middle, and our linebackers are all returning starters. Byrd had a hit that reminded me of Thomas Davis. Asher Allen and Remarcus Brown looked like they could run a 3.5 forty. And someone mentioned earlier, we still have Reshad Jones, and 3 or 4 stud linebackers arriving in the fall. I can’t wait to see this defense crack some skulls, Sopranos style.

By crs

April 11, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this

I think Smith has to go the Hargrave route.

By Dawgbone

April 11, 2006 01:18 PM | Link to this

Hey JaxDawg. Cameron Smith did not have the grades to qualify. I saw him play against South Gwinnett Comets last year and he definitely has break away speed but then does the “look at me” stance in the endzone. He transferred from Meadow Creek High School to perennial powerhouse Brookwood his senior year and tore it up. Don’t know where he’s going though.

The DawgBone

By L-Dawg

April 11, 2006 01:22 PM | Link to this

Thomas Brown, Danny Ware, or Lumkin… After watching the game saturday brown and lumpkin seem to be the ones that are battling it out. Danny looks slow, and unsure. i’ll put my money on Kregg to be the premier back by the uab game. the guy has the quicks, power, and speed to make it happen. Though it will be interesting to see what knowshon brings to the table come august.

By Bradley G

April 11, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this

Anybody heard yet about Logan Young being found bludgeoned to death at his home this morning(he of the Alabama recruiting scandal fame)? You heard it here first!

The same radio station also interviewed someone claiming to be a UGA football insider confirming that Stafford will be the starter for the Dawgs by the South Carolina game. Don’t know who the guy was, but I’m sure a lot of you are saying “See, I told you so…”

By crs

April 11, 2006 01:42 PM | Link to this

I love all these “insiders”!! The only insider that matters is MR. Ware had his chance last year and didn’t really capitalize, Lumpkin is the best back we have and the only guy in my mind that can be a 1,000, 1,200 yard back. KN doesn’t have a cahnce i don’t think because of the importance of knowing the blocking schemes. i would be shocked if he does not redshirt.

By Hunk Erdown

April 11, 2006 01:45 PM | Link to this

I’m glad at this point in the year that things are where they are… I would much rather come out of the G game with the Defense showing dominance over the Offense than vice versa. As far as the QB situation… I say if Stafford is at least as good as the others come fall, then play him. In an age of players turning pro early, injuries, etc., you better get what you can out of them when you can. But there are so many things that go into that decision; maturity, experience, leadership, knowledge of the playbook, check-offs, etc… only CMR will be able to make that decision. While I don’t think we can afford to underestimate any opponent, I think Tenn. has potential for flying under a lot of radar screens.

By Bradley G

April 11, 2006 02:10 PM | Link to this

crs, that’s why I specifically mentioned in my post that someone was “claiming to be a UGA football insider”. It makes for interesting reading. I, however, remain in an ever decreasing minority of bloggers that thinks Joe T should be the man this year. An analogy comes to mind about opinions and buttholes…

By Spanky

April 11, 2006 02:32 PM | Link to this

CRS & Hunk Erdown,….two excellent posts! Good form, lads! I don’t really know about the insiders either, but my only source at this point, confims that CMR will not budge one inch on the QB decision! He’s told the players not to comment, until there’s something to comment on,..after the decision is made. Yeah, I’ve always liked “Lumpy”. When he is “on”, he reminds me of Robert Edwards. Yes, Knowshon Marino, barring a “break-away” fall camp, will red-shirt.

Stafford did look impressive on Saturday, but there’s plenty of time for someone else to “show up”! Saturday could’ve been a wake-up call for the 2 Joe’s. Beeing aware of their work ethics, you better believe that some “stepping it up” is in order,..same goes for the O-line! I also think that Tennessee will have their crap together! I hate the Great Pumpkin’(Fat Phil Fullmer) just like any other respectable dawg fan, but you gotta respect the record he has there!…I’ll close with this saying,..“Keep your friends close, and your enemies even closer!”…We’re watching you Pumpkin!!

By JaxDawg

April 11, 2006 02:44 PM | Link to this

I love the seemlessly endless banter on these blogs, but honestly, why can’t we just TRUST IN RICHT!!! Whether he chooses Joe T, Joe Cox, or Stafford, I guarantee you that QB will be the best for the job. As long as our DBs and D-Line play half as solid as they did in the Spring Game, and along with our stable of running backs, I believe the chosen QB will be just fine. Be a fan, not a critic!

By Dawg4Life

April 11, 2006 02:52 PM | Link to this

Spankitola-of-Rockinrolla, you are correct!

By Spanky

April 11, 2006 03:02 PM | Link to this

..LMAO

By War Eagle

April 11, 2006 03:08 PM | Link to this

OK crs and gang here your chance to compare Stafford and Tedow. Clip from Florida scrimmage:easylink.playstream.com/gatorinsider/springpractice7_scrimmage.wmv

By War Eagle

April 11, 2006 03:14 PM | Link to this

CORRECTION ON FLORIDA SCRIMMAGE easylink.playstream.com/gatorinsider/springpractice7_scrimmage.wmv

By reality check

April 11, 2006 03:20 PM | Link to this

May need a little help on the Tech blog. I just posted something really positive about Reggie Ball. That should really bring the Tech fans swarming. And I couldn’t resist agreeing with one of the Tech posters who took the position that there is no reason Tech can’t be just as successful as Southern Cal and Notre Dame. He is right, of course. Both those schools are harder to get into than Tech by any objective measures. And Tech’s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is a viable alternative for anyone who doesn’t want to major in engineering or science at Tech.

Could be an interesting conversation, but please let them go first and keep it on the high road. It will be more fun that way.

By War Eagle

April 11, 2006 03:25 PM | Link to this

CORRECTION III, IAM TRYING TO GET THIS RIGHT FOR YOU ALL, ITS VERY GOOD. easylink.playstream.com/gatorinsider/springpractice7_scrimmage.wmv

By War Eagle

April 11, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this

Put a_ between springpractice7_scrimmage.wmv

Hope this works if not Florida looked pretty good, ran some wild offensive plays.

By ConyersDawg

April 11, 2006 05:08 PM | Link to this

I’m sure the offense looked good at Florida wareagle. They don’t have that good of a defense.

Unless they have some great surprises in the trenches, Florida’s DT’s will be very subject this year. I also don’t believe Fl has a strong running game right now either.

I will not be surprised if Tenn. beats them early in the season.

Fatphil has not forgotten how to coach and they have great talent at Tenn.

On to Georgia talk, no matter who the qb is, we have to ride the horses. Richt has been balanced at Georgia but I think a 60% run 40% pass seaason is ahead of us.

I wish they would run some plays with Brown and Lump on the field too.

By AltamahaDawg

April 11, 2006 05:25 PM | Link to this

Hunkerdown, I am too a fan of playing talented kids as early as possible but its not really true to say thats you should go ahead now because of injury or early NFL when talking about a future star recruit. Specially at that position.You really cant beat the clock by playing them at half as good as advertised. Redshirting just delays the “junior” yr so they would jump still, just a year later. Same playing time, only less quality time in the grand scheme. The day you play him , the clock is ticking either way. Also injuries are a function of playing time so you really cant beat that one out. If anything playing too early is a sure fire way to get injured. But like you I want to see the very best on the field. I think we should put any freshman in that IS ready.

By AltamahaDawg

April 11, 2006 05:50 PM | Link to this

Spanky, great point about the other guys woring even harder. And what a great thing to have Stafford seeing first hand guys working hard to beat him out. I’m sure this is the first time anyone has even come close to pushing him.

By reality check

April 11, 2006 06:43 PM | Link to this

The Tech blog is totally and this one has slowed down too. I guess we are just getting to that time of year, so I guess I’ll have to make peace with that.

A few final thoughts about the G day game and next year. First, the defense obviously anticipated many of the plays the offense was running. They see it every day and it is easier for them to anticipate. Secondly, the plays were very limited and there were no audibles. That can present a totally different offensive impact and it is conceivable that Joe T would have benefited from that, as well as a game plan more tailored to his skills. The last thing I want to mention is that there were some key players out. I wonder if AJ Bryant will get a look at quarterback when he returns. He is a very talented player and even if he doesn’t get a look at QB he is fully capable of doing something very interesting off a reverse.

Georgia’s talent level has always been good and it has gotten even better under Richt. There are a lot of players at Georgia who have not yet made names for themselves who will be playing in the NFL one day and some of them will start asserting themselves this year for the first time.

This year’s incoming group looks like the best Richt has brought in and that is saying something. Wonder what the impact will be once Durham puts on about 20 pounds of muscle and plays at 215-220? Stafford is the real deal and it is just a matter of time. Remember how David Greene did his first year? Eric Zeier? Remember Buck Belue coming off the bench as a fereshman to replace Jeff Pyburn and lead the big rally to beat Tech in 1978? I expect Stafford to have that kind of impact this year. I believe Georgia has a very promising team and I can’t wait to see the season start.

By pdawg

April 11, 2006 08:07 PM | Link to this

Guys we are not helping JoeT atall, i am hoping he does not pay attention to the media. I bet that will kill his confidence. As skillful as Staford may be if he doesnt grasp the offense we are going to be sorry and also we the same guys praising him will tear him apart. Last year we all had our doubts about Shockley but look at what he did. Even though we doubt JoeT cos of the florida game, i think we will be better off with him than a true freshman who doesnt know his left from his right so long as the offense is concerned. He will be a force to recon with come next year but this year i say JoeT and Cox (Barnes maybe).

By Hunk Erdown

April 11, 2006 10:26 PM | Link to this

A Dawg Its hardly worth mentioning, but since you’ve elected to try to pick apart what few posts I even make anymore, I’ll answer you. I never suggested playing Stafford at “half as good as advertised”, never suggested playing him “too early”. If you think that a 20 yr old is more prone to injury than a 21 yr old, then so be it. If you think that to a scout at pro combines that theres no difference in a 23yr old and a 24 yr old Quarterback, then you probably also believe that there’s no difference in a 4.0 forty and a 5.0 forty… What’s one second, right? Its a mute point anyway, these things will have very little to do with CMR’s decision, it was just what I thought was a small, but interesting perspective. I’m just a Dawg fan Bro… do me a favor and skip anything I might post in the furture, okay?

By classof74dawg

April 11, 2006 11:46 PM | Link to this

guys, I taped it and will look at it a second time, but it seemed to me the coachs were trying to give the joes every chane to get their feet under them and it never really happened. Stafford was more poised, made better decisions(by a little)and better throws. things could change this summer,but i see it this way: joe t starts against wk and stafford alternates(every 2-3 series).the resultsdetermine the starter against sc. stafford would have to grow a red cape,but joe t just needs to be consistent-CMR would rather bring him in off the bench on the road in sec. if he can cut it,he may start by game 3 or 4.great posts,everybody,including U, wareagle.GO DAWGS!!!

By geechee

April 12, 2006 03:14 AM | Link to this

A lot of people in here are making more of the G-day scrimmage than is really there. It was a scrimmage not an actual game. You can’t actually know if everything is as it appeared without knowing what exactly was going through CMR’s mind and none of us do.

By godawg

April 12, 2006 08:17 AM | Link to this

Fron the ABH. It should come as no surprise to anyone that Herschel Walker can knock the daylights out of a golf ball. What might be astonishing, however, is that he can hit the ball just as well left-handed as he can right-handed.

By godawg

April 12, 2006 08:26 AM | Link to this

Another great article in the ABH is morning. A few excepts, click on them to see the whole thing:

[The 5-foot-10 Allen, a freshman early enrollee from Tucker, had four tackles and outjumped 6-5 Kris Durham in the end zone for an interception that he returned 100 yards for a touchdown.

“Asher’s not coming off the field,” defensive tackle Ray Gant said. “It’s going to be really tough to keep his little butt off the field.”

“Every time Moses and Johnson trot off the field after a set or a series, I breathe a sigh of relief that I cheated the grim reaper again,” Fabris said during spring practice.

Sophomore quarterback Blake Barnes underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday …](http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/041206/football_20060412046.shtml)

By godawg

April 12, 2006 08:39 AM | Link to this

Sorry, left off the last parens, here’s the link

By AltamahaDawg

April 12, 2006 09:30 AM | Link to this

hunkerdown I neither ASKED you anthing or picked you apart. I too was simple voicing an opinion. If you will read, you will see I was mostly in agreement with you. So relax. You clearly said with injuries and going pro we need to play them as soon as possible. I have heard that in here a number of times and I was simply pointing out the problem of that logic as I saw it. So that wasnt specifically just for you. Im sorry you took offence.

Injuries are not age specific but rediness. Scout do care about times and age but that has absolutely nothign to do with my point,about being eligible/likely after 3 yrs of play no matter. Pro combine scouts are typically evaluating players ENTERING the draft as I understand it. Please name all the high profile redshirt soph. QB going pro lately.

Please feel free to correct any factual info I post but I’d appreciate it if you would leave off the condecending and insulting tone, as I have never treated you with such. To my knowledge the only other time I have addressed you was to simple ask “when has CMR tried to showcase a passer he didnt have” It is afterall an interactive blog friend.

By AltamahaDawg

April 12, 2006 09:37 AM | Link to this

hunkerdown you are correct , you did “at least as good” and not half as good. My mistake and apology.

By AltamahaDawg

April 12, 2006 10:04 AM | Link to this

rediness means you are cooked just right. see?

By dawgfacedboy

April 12, 2006 01:06 PM | Link to this

I’ll tell you why I’m worried about SC: It’s the first big test of the season, we have the most inexperience all over the field that we’ve had since DG’s freshman year and it’s STEVE SPURRIER, the devil himself!!! Those games have been close the last few years when we had DG and DS, now our best bet is a QB with next to NO playing time and game experience! We have an inexperienced line that is obviously weak as well, i’d say those are all reasons to be a tad worried!!

By Hunk Erdown

April 12, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this

A Dawg- Guess I took your comments wrong. Sorry. Lets call it beer under the RR Trestle or water under the bridge and let it go.

Go Dawgs

By AltamahaDawg

April 12, 2006 01:55 PM | Link to this

Nothing to let go of my friend. Its off season, and lil to talk bout, so I prabably do stretch the nuances a bit. (room chuckles). If we could just find a way to keep the idiots off this blog then folks like you and I wouldnt feel the need to be defencive.

We are in complete agreement that CMR has a tough job to pick from those guys but highly qualified to do so. I bet there are factors we havent even thought of yet.

You mentioned Tenn. Wisely so. This is one Old Dawg that very much remembers them reeling off 7 in a row against us. You know they are looking to turn that back around. Least we forget , TN is the only team to stop us from going to the SECCG in the past 4 yrs. Not Fl, not AU, certainly not SC.

By AltamahaDawg

April 12, 2006 02:32 PM | Link to this

godawgs..HW living back in the State of Georgia makes us all smile a bit more, doesnt it?

By Matt

April 12, 2006 02:34 PM | Link to this

That’s true but Florida is the only team in that same time frame to keep us from going to the NC!!

By C-Town Dawg

April 12, 2006 04:20 PM | Link to this

Who will start at Both Corner’s and Safty spots? Will be Paul O. & R.Brown & T.Battle and CJ Byrd at safty. So were does Thomas Flowers , B.Evans, K. Johnson, and the All-American Freshman Jones fit in. Can someone tell me who will start and who will be the back-ups?

By godawg

April 12, 2006 04:34 PM | Link to this

C-Town,

I don’t think even the coaches know the answer to that one. They may be able to tell you who if we had a game this Sat. but as for this fall we’re just going to have to wait and see who wins out. I’d say Oliver’s pretty much a lock though, and according to the article I posted a link to above, they seem pretty high on Allen and Brown on the corners.

By JaxDawg

April 12, 2006 05:11 PM | Link to this

Assuming all of our recruits are academically eligible (28), how many scholarship offers will we have for the ‘07 class? Any ideas?

By AltamahaDawg

April 12, 2006 05:24 PM | Link to this

2002 was no given for the NC game, even winning that game. If you look back Miami (defending champs) was ranked much higher and Ohio state was up in one polls, just a few points down in another with us before the FL game. I do not beleive we would have caught OSU who never lost (if we hadnt either) and had a high profile win over Michigan late in the year. They were also media darlings that year, with Clarette. We certainly blew any chance we had that night, but saying FL absolutely cost us going is speculation.

By Hunk Erdown

April 12, 2006 05:25 PM | Link to this

This time of year I’m not near as concerned with who will start as I am with hoping everyone stays eligible and out of jail.

By SamoanDawg

April 12, 2006 10:42 PM | Link to this

Our defense will be better this year.

I agreed with one of the DAWG above about our depth on the interior D-line, when we’re in the midst of the SEC battle, concerning the injury bug. Hopefully, we won’t have to lick too many wounds by then.

Go Dawgs!!

By Matt

April 13, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

Amen Hunk Erdown!! That’s about the only thing so far that’s made complete sense on this blog! First things first, let’s see who is eligible before we worry about who’s starting! How many top-notch recruits have we lost due to arrests or ineligible?!? Maybe this year everyone who signed might actually be able to play!

By gator the dog catcher

April 13, 2006 09:15 AM | Link to this

yeah Altamaha if if’s and buts were candies and nuts, you would have won a national championship since 1980!

By mountain man

April 13, 2006 10:21 AM | Link to this

Ga will probably set the record for picks this fall…

By Spanky

April 13, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this

Mountain Man,…giving up picks, or getting picks? If the choice is “getting”, then I agree! Our DB’s are coming around, and getting the reputation of being speedy, rather than just “hard-hitting”. I DVR’d the G-Day game, so that I could watch pieces at a time. All the problems that I saw, are ones that can easily be fixed and polished by gameday!

By BadgerDawg

April 13, 2006 12:05 PM | Link to this

Altahama, if Stafford leaves early it will be after 3 years, whether he is a junior or RS sophomore(see Vick for comparison). There is no requirement to use three years of eligibility. If he is close to as good as Joe T(and I don’t think anyone would dispute that) he should play now and develop. Redshirting only helps if he stays 5 years, and if he’s that good he’s not staying that long.

By BadgerDawg

April 13, 2006 12:09 PM | Link to this

Georgia will not set the record for picks because everyone will be terrified to throw, more for the pass rush than the secondary…I would keep my eyes open for some runs on 3rd and 6 type plays. Also, if the DEs get to the passer like they hopefully will the ball might not even get thrown!

By crs

April 13, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this

I don’t think there is anyway Stafford redshirts on this team. Cox was not what I hoped, he is much shorter than I realized and has only an average arm at best. At this point I see MR giving Joe T every opportunity to be the quarterback with spot duty and the #2 role for Stafford. I know the rumours are Stafford will take over at SC but I don’t see it, I think the only way Stafford plays substantially next year is if Joe T gets hurt or at some point UGA is out of the running for the SEC and a significant bowl. Without seeing Blake yet I am not certain how he fits in but I think he and Cox are battling for the third spot. I am little disappointed that QB was not in better shape, kind of scary if Stafford didn’t sign to think about this group.

By AltamahaDawg

April 13, 2006 01:02 PM | Link to this

badger, I never said it was impossible, just unheard of. Please feel free to give me an example (qb). RS delays the year he leaves, in practical terms. I dont think he will RS, I’m just saying you aren’t “adding” a playing year to his carreer by playing him now, so thats not a concern of the coaching staff, IMO. CMR has said publicly he wishes FRosh were not eligible to play. Also you assume somebody doesn’t develop thier RS year. Its not game experience, but hardly a waste. Its also protecting him for the next year when we arent as deep at QB as we are now. To me its almost wasting the other guys not to RS him this year. I beleive we can win this year without him. If we can’t, then him playing wont really matter. We had better hope our program is not totally resting on an 18 yr old. I am absolutely sure that we will need to win some game in the next few years without the services of Matt Stafford for the week. That being said, I want to see him play as much as the next guy. My entire theory is in a nutshell, prepare to win as if we never heard of him and if he earns the spot, even better.

By AltamahaDawg

April 13, 2006 01:09 PM | Link to this

badger, sorry i missed the Vick comparison. I assume you are talking big bro and not lil bro who was dismissed from team. Vick was the exception. I dont think we want to compare MS with MV do we? You assume there werent any grades or money concerns? If anthing high profile QB are much more likely to stay full term. Easy to give many example of highly prized QB who stayed. 3 or 4 just popped into my head from the past several years. And I am talking senior year, not just past RS soph. Junior year as a minumum.

By Big Earl

April 13, 2006 02:19 PM | Link to this

Man it’s great being a DAWG these days! For you guy “in the know”, help me out: 1) I’m excited about the middle of the D too, and I didn’t see the G-Day game, but I’m a little concerned that we’re relying too much on a Soph. and RFresh. (Weston and Owens) to prevent another WVa fiasco. Does this concern you guys? Also, I didn’t see any real comments on our recievers. Whoever the QB is, he’ll have to have somebody to throw to. Besides MoMass, who will start?

By AltamahaDawg

April 13, 2006 02:36 PM | Link to this

I think one of the best things going on is to have somebody named Big Earl on board. Big Earl you sound as in the know as anyone.

By Bryan G.

April 13, 2006 03:19 PM | Link to this

Altamaha,

Vick left after two years played, Willis McGahee did, Larry Fitzgerald…there are many examples of people leaving after their redshirt sophomore year. Playing Stafford this year gives him experience that he’ll need. I think it’s a waste to play Joe T this year unless he is better, way better, than Stafford. If they redshirt Stafford, it isn’t impossible that they’d only have him for two years.

By Bryan G.

April 13, 2006 03:24 PM | Link to this

Big Earl…I don’t think the d-line was the problem against WVU. I think it was that we played too much nickel defense and that our linebackers were banged up and a bit slow. We needed to stick with 4-3 more and have a safety cover the slot receivers. Playing a 4-2-5 played right into their hands in the Sugar Bowl, IMO.

I think Harris will start opposite MoMass. Other than that it is anyone’s guess. We are still a WR or two away from being where we need to be.

By AltamahaDawg

April 13, 2006 03:56 PM | Link to this

Thanks Bryan. AGAIN, said not impossible , just improbable. Stafford is a QB, historically different situation than RB TE DB. Matt Leinart, Payton Manning, David Greene, Drew Breese,etc. No matter, he’s not RS anyway. And we agree, play who is better.

By Spanky

April 13, 2006 03:56 PM | Link to this

Bryan G,..I think Mikey Henderson probably has dropped less balls, and more jaws than any other new WR. I don’t know if Kris Durham got enough looks to play this year, but he really needs to add some weight, before somebody snaps him in two! A.J. Bryant,…I still haven’t seen enough of him to base an opinion.

By dallas

April 13, 2006 04:03 PM | Link to this

other than geathers does anyone know if any of the incoming freshman will not qualify academically

By Big Earl

April 13, 2006 04:05 PM | Link to this

Thanks Altamaha. Bryan G. - you’re right, it wasn’t just our d-line, it was our entire defense. It just made me sick. I’m sure the fact that we don’t see that option offense very often didn’t help any. Gotta move on an put it out of my mind.

By John

April 13, 2006 05:08 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know where I can buy a Joe T Replica jersey? The first game is just around the corner.

By Spanky

April 13, 2006 05:16 PM | Link to this

Okay,…I’ve got some breaking news, I think!! According to my source, Sean Bailey will be healthy and ready to play this fall! It appears that he has done everything correctly in his rehab of the torn ACL, and is ahead of schedule. That’s big!…great news!!…Go Dawgs!!

By ConyersDawg

April 13, 2006 05:21 PM | Link to this

Hey Alt, out of those qb’s you named above, only Peyton was a huge big time prospect. The other guys were good but nobody was thinking they would have the careers they did.

By BadgerDawg

April 13, 2006 06:02 PM | Link to this

Altamaha, here is your quote from above:

Redshirting just delays the “junior” yr so they would jump still, just a year later. Same playing time, only less quality time in the grand scheme. The day you play him , the clock is ticking either way.

Again, if someone is good enough to go pro and wants to go pro, they’re going to go in 3 years whether they are a RS Soph or a jr. If he is as good as a lot of us think and we all hope, your argument only works if he stays 5 years, which would be insane on his part. Even if he stays 4 years, your idea only gets 3 out of him. No one will wait an extra year to leave just because he was redshirted.

By BadgerDawg

April 13, 2006 06:05 PM | Link to this

Altamaha, I read further down and let me revise slightly. We’re on the same page he should play if he’s better, but I still stand by my comment that redshirting him will only buy an extra year if he turns out to be not so great anyway and has no shot at the pros. If he’s as good as we hope, he won’t stay 5 years, let’s hope for 4(and playing all 4!)

By geechee

April 13, 2006 07:29 PM | Link to this

Spanky,I hope that is true but I just can not see that. A player can not come back from a knee injury that fast and be in ready to go playing condition. It would be much better for him and his future if he hopes to play in the NFL,to just take the red shirt as Mario Raley did and come back 100% next season.

By AltamahaDawg

April 13, 2006 09:51 PM | Link to this

badger thats what I am saying, he plays 3 years , we seem to agree and you are bebating me now on 4 out of 5 yrs now. I never said he would stay 5.

Conyers,you sualy have a good popint, i am just missing this one. That debate was way past prospect status. Not sure that really has a bearing on success in college or NFL. I was talking actual occurances. By the time this is an issue, “prospect” will not apply. Leinart wasnt highly regarded after junior year? Didnt he win some award or something. Breese, Greene, Elway, all looked at it after 3 years and stayed for 4th year, hell im giving up Staffords senior year for the sake of argument here, (although that is rare). I’m saying historicaly QB dont jump early, much less after only playing 2 year past RS. This kid is not superman.

Its all opinion and really no matter, but appreciate all giving it to me here. LOL

Let me rephase. I dont think there is any history of a pro style QB, who is from a well to do family, smart enough to get a college degree, when his stock in the NFL goes up exponentially every year he stays in college, on a team prabably in the thick of championship seasons, highly popular with the fans, having the time of his life, defying conventionaly wisdom and leaving college after his redshirt soph year. I dont care how good he is, NOBODY will advice him to do that. So far I can’t think of a single one that has. He will play at least 3 full years no matter what.

Furthermore IMO, that minute possiblity would be an extremely small factor in the coaches decision as to play him his true freshman year or not. (which was my original point).

By SamoanDawg

April 13, 2006 09:54 PM | Link to this

I agreed w/geechee on Sean Bailey, Spanky. Lumpkin wasn’t really 100% either, when he came back, until late in the season. I hope he takes a red shirt.

By AltamahaDawg

April 13, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

Mcnabb, Mcnair, Cunningham, Manning, P and E., Breese all stayed on advice after looking at it early. These are NFL elites now. Id say the career of Stafford would more resemble these guys over the lone exception M Vick, who left against most advise and did so only as he was projected #1, and had a very unique style with high risk of injury. Pro scouts repeatedly say nobody should leave early unless your entire game is speed , which is fleeting. Or a dead on #1, Vince Young left against advice but did play 3 full years after RS.

By AltamahaDawg

April 13, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this

Pete Fiutak…..”With the exception of a Michael Vick type whose game relies on speed, if you’re a quarterback you should stay in school until they kick you out. An injury to a quarterback isn’t all that devastating to his prospects of becoming a solid NFL player (unless it involves his throwing arm) and even though a QB might have the college game licked, the more reps he sees the better. Maturity and comfort with the position is a huge key to his success and he only gets that with playing time.Since 1990 twelve quarterbacks (by my rough count) have left and were drafted with eligibility remaining. Of Andre Ware, Major Harris, Todd Marinovich, Tommy Maddox, Drew Bledsoe, Rick Mirer, Heath Shuler, John Walsh, Ryan Leaf, Tim Couch, Michael Vick and Quincy Carter, only Bledsoe has had any success. Couch is floundering with a miserable team and Vick and Carter are still learning the position. The other eight compile a who’s who of some of the biggest busts in NFL draft history.”

Just food for thought. I am taking no credit for insight.

By Hunk Erdown

April 13, 2006 11:35 PM | Link to this

While I am somewhat in agreement with you that Stafford won’t leave early and full agreement that he shouldn’t, I could take the money made by all those unsuccessful players you posted and buy the Braves, Cubs, and a couple of Pro Basketball teams..

By Bryan G.

April 13, 2006 11:59 PM | Link to this

Altamaha…I like it! you’re definitely bringing with the information today.

Hell, mainly I’m just excited to get the team back on the field and my butt back in my seats…

By War Eagle

April 14, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

Dawgs, how would you compare David Greene and Matthew Stafford when David was an incoming freshman?

By Spanky

April 14, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this

…Regarding Sean Bailey> Of course, if he’s not 100%, or not ready to contribute, then he should red-shirt. Here’s the thing, though! My source(through a trainer @ UGA) said that if he keeps doing what he’s doing, he will be ready by this fall. Sean Bailey is one of those guys who gets fired up in the locker room, and starts the chants, and gets things going! He’s a true competitor! If he feels ready to go, then ..by all means,…go!!

By Bryan G.

April 14, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this

War Eagle, the difference is that Stafford is physically much more gifted. I think Greene had that “it”, but I think Stafford is much farther along as a true freshman than Greene was. I don’t know what Stafford’s grip of the offense, etc. is, but, again, he is much more talented than Greene and probably even Shockley (Shockley is much more talented than Greene….no question)

By Spanky

April 14, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

Good post, Bryan!..I agree!

By ConyersDawg

April 14, 2006 12:51 PM | Link to this

Hey altahama, your arguement is valid and I’m with you.

I don’t care how ready Sean thinks he is. Take the red-shirt. There is no way he can be up to the speed he was running that soon. Sure the knee might be ready but that does not mean his speed is there. Sean game is spreading the defense out by his speed. I can’t see him running short routes stopping on that knee and doing it fast.

Just my opinion!

By John

April 14, 2006 05:30 PM | Link to this

Just thought you may want to know that yet another Georgia Football Player was trying to sell some of his Georgia Championship Rings on ebay. This maybe of interest to you especially when you consider what happened 2 years ago to the team. The player is Gerald Anderson. He was selling his rings and the winner of the rings is now reselling them on ebay. Rumor has it the players needs some rather fast cash. The draft is coming up soon so why would a player like this sell or try to sell his rings so close to the draft. Must be yet another interesting story in the making. for your information the 2 original auctions are 8793008142 and 8793013197 or go to these links below.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=56126&item=8793008142

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=44861&item=8793013197

http://cgi.ebay.com/Georgia-Bulldogs-04-Capital-One-Championship-Ring-UGA_W0QQitemZ8796475022QQcategoryZ24566QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

By BullDawg Rick

April 14, 2006 07:57 PM | Link to this

Alt Dawg…

You say #7 has not had success in the NFL?? Let’s see.. 3 Pro Bowls… The 3rd highest winning % of active starting QB’s in the NFL…

Yeah, Bledsoe is the only QB to come out early and have “success”….. Actually his only claim to fame is losing to the Pack in the SB & getting injured to open the door for the Patriots #12…

By BullDawg Rick

April 14, 2006 08:24 PM | Link to this

Alt Dawg…

You say #7 has not had success in the NFL?? Let’s see.. 3 Pro Bowls… The 3rd highest winning % of active starting QB’s in the NFL…

Yeah, Bledsoe is the only QB to come out early and have “success”….. Actually his only claim to fame is losing to the Pack in the SB & getting injured to open the door for the Patriots #12…

By War Eagle

April 14, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this

I think Stafford has potential as in Zier, but injuries etc can happen. I really like Zier, he had poor coaching, but talent. Changing the subject….Auburn has two non qualifiers, Bo Harris, a outstanding prospect and Georgia player is enrolled at Hargraves while Raven Gray has left Enterprise, AL for Mississippi to qualify in 2007. Bo Harris could be a great one if all goes well…What about UGA incoming recruits?

By reality check

April 14, 2006 11:25 PM | Link to this

Spanky, godawg, I’ve been on the Tech blog a couple of days comparing polite perspectives with some fairly reasonable people. Finally this guy, Stumpy, has shown up with the typically absurd Tech perspective that schools like Harvard and Emory and UVA and UGA just aren’t as hard as Tech. You may want to join the fun.

Most of the people on the Tech blog have been reasonable and well spoken, but there are some delusional people who went to Tech. Whew!

I’m ambivalent about the approach to take. It seems to me that if Tech were actually half as hard as their grads say no recruit would ever want to go there. So maybe we should encourage their absurd position, instead of helping them explore the logical implications.

Incidentally, Spanky, good job with houser. That guy loves to serve up softballs to hit out of the park doesn’t he? We need to keep him involved.

I wish football season was here.

By ConyersDawg

April 14, 2006 11:36 PM | Link to this

I haven’t heard anything on our recruites not making it in. Some of the questionable ones were Br. Wood, Justin Anderson, and of course Cl. Geathers. I love the fact that 6 of the kids we recruited though are already in school and have gone to practises and now have all summer to work out.

By John Dooberry

April 14, 2006 11:44 PM | Link to this

I am amazed by three things in this online version of the AJC: 1. Why did the Hawks sell out a game versus the Bobcats on a Friday this late in the season, when both teams are going nowhere? Has Atlanta really become this boring? 2. Why would Ed Nelson choose football over basketball? Because he sucks and nnobody at Tech ever missed him for a second. Stay in Conn. and work at a toll booth. He will be a great church league pick up soon. 2. Tim Tucker was comparing the profits at UGA versus the Falcons and said one big difference was that the Falcons had to pay their players? If you don’t think the Dawgs are paying and paying big, you are moron? It won’t show up as a salary line item but I am sure it is there. Tim you don’t think George Michael and Boy George are straight do you? Tim do you really think OJ is innocent?

Give me a break

By reality check

April 14, 2006 11:57 PM | Link to this

Spanky, I forgot to mention it. You owe me. One of Stumpy’s favorite courses was deformable bodies.

Folks, this is my Easter present to Spanky. I know all of you will be pea green with envy, but at least give him the first shot. I have exercised considerable discipline and you can too. Sloppy seconds are okay with Spanky’s permission.

By BuLLdawg

April 15, 2006 04:52 AM | Link to this

.

What are The ‘Dawgs’ chances this season ?

Georgia undoubtedly is one of the nation’s best football programs, as only 1 team has been ranked each of the 9 seasons going into this 10th season in the Final AP Poll with Georgia and only 2 teams have won more games looking at this season up-coming as part of this 10-year analysis.

But, it is the not the consistency of a program in winning that is Number 1 in the nation in turning a profit in its Athletic Department according to the latest Department of Education figures, but the consistency of its recruiting that has led The Georgia Bulldogs to be one of the most talented in the nation. Consistently.

An Average Top 5 Program every year of the previous 5 Years that make up this team this season (with Redshirts) in both Scout.com and Rivals Recruiting Rankings, The Georgia Bulldogs are perhaps this season the most talented The Georgia Bulldogs have ever been.

However, The Georgia Bulldogs face one of the nation’s Top 10 Toughest Schedules every season as well. Expecting Georgia to be a 10-Win Plus Team for the 5th Consecutive Year is to talk in a vacuum as if Georgia’s Schedule was not what it is.

And, of course, there is this little fact that Coach Richt for the 1st time in This Coach Richt Era at Georgia since his 1st season, that he has not developed a backup Quarterback from the previous season, to be game ready and able to face the rigors of this schedule as the Starter.

If the G-Day Game taught us anything, it is that Georgia struggled mightily at Quarterback with our Number 2 Quarterback on our Depth Chart today, unable to play due to his broken thumb the previous Monday, and that no one showed us why any of them should be considered actually better than he, Blake Barnes, of Mississippi – a Top 10 Quarterback in the Nation now 3 years and 6 months in The Coach Richt System.

Certainly, Joe Tereshinski III has done little in his 5-Years this season in this system. And, it was important for him to come out and put distance over also Top 10 QB in the Nation 2 years ago, Joe Cox of North Carolina and Number 2 QB in the nation this recruiting season, Matthew Stafford of Texas. But, he did not. In fact, he was the worst of the 3 UGA Scholarship QBs who did suit up for the annual G-Day Game last Saturday with 29 percent of his passes for Interceptions. Not that he ever completed a pass downfield, which he did not, but that his decision-making was so poor in forcing every pass against what was supposed to be a weakness of this team this season : Georgia’s Secondary.

Sure Joe Cox looked like the Redshirt Freshman he is. And, sure Matthew Stafford had one pass of 64-Yards caught by a player who had to stop, turn left and make an acrobatic catch and balancing act to get into the end zone for the only touchdown by an offense this game too that since the day Coach Richt got here has always been a Number 50 Offense all 5 seasons now against these grueling schedules. But, the receiver was wide open with blown coverage by a True Freshman Cornerback who later became for my money the Player of the G-Day Game this season, Asher Allen out of Tucker Georgia. And furthermore, Matthew Stafford did little else well especially against the Number 1 Defense.

But, it was supposed to be the Coronation of Joe Tereshinski III as the 5th Year Quarterback in this system this G-Day Game; and, it was anything but.

Blake Barnes had a fantastic Spring, but few will recognize that with Comcast Sports South broadcasting the G-Day Game 20 times since last Saturday already, and he, not even on the sidelines that they televised with a broken thumb.

Last season, everyone in the nation said this time that Georgia would be no good without the All-Time Winningest 1-A Quarterback in the NCAA, David Greene. I said pashas, that is to overlook the Quarterback ranked then # 2 in the nation, as now with Matthew Stafford. And, all of the body of work of DJ Shockley, totally unlike that of Joe Tereshinski III who in his 5th Year Senior Season this season has not done one thing for us ever.

Plus, we had had such great consistent recruiting when everyone pointed out we lost The Bulldogs’ Best and Most Heralded, Clear Concise College Football Hall of Fame Defensive Player ever for us, David Pollack, before last season too.

Now, once again, there are those who say oh Auburn got close to a National Championship two years ago, that LSU got close 3 years ago with a coach now gone who one poll said that they were but they didn’t even play the team that everyone else said were the National Champions only 3 years ago now, that Tennessee almost was National Champions in 2001 until they fell on their collective faces late in the season, and that Florida was nearly National Champions in 2001 when they too fell on their faces late, and that Georgia – What has Georgia done with Coach Richt by direct comparison, they ask ?

Such as the 13-1 Season 2002-2003 found UGA Number 2 in the BCS Polls before David Greene went zero for 11 on 3rd Down Conversions all game long on The Road against The Crocodiles at Jacksonville’s Gator Bowl Stadium.

What does it take to Win more than 87 Games in the 9 seasons before this one ?

Ask the 2 teams better than Georgia at that, Florida State and Texas, for they are the only 2 teams in this 10 Year Analysis this season, that have more consistently Won Football Games than have The Georgia Bulldogs.

And, in case anyone is asking themselves why is this ?

It is because more than any other one factor, Florida State and Texas have recruited better than any program in the Nation over the last 10 seasons leading up to this Banner Year of 2006-2007 for College Football.

1-A Wins 1997-2005 (9 years)

- Rank Team name Record

1 Florida State 89 25 2 Texas 88 25 3t Georgia 87 26 3t Miami-Florida 87 23

http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/calc-wp.pl?start=1997&end=2005&rpct=1&min=1&ss=on&se=on&c1a=on&pt=on&by=Wins

Don’t tell me that Barry Bonds is not The Spoiled-Rotten Pathological Liar rich kid and Biggest Cheater of All-Time in All Sports who doesn’t give a damn about his lies to us, whose records mean nothing at all and who no one cares about who he says he outdid the exploits of on the baseball diamond when he cannot run, throw, or field , or that The Georgia Bulldogs are the Number 19 team in College Football This Season.

You have no such hope in convincing me of either.

9-4 Georgia Bulldogs 2006-2007, or if Coach Richt returns his talented troops to The SEC Championship Game for then this season the 4th time in the last 5 seasons with 2 SEC Championships to match Phil Fulmer’s 2 in his 14 years then 3 times worse than Coach Richt, 10-4.

For UGA is consistently, one of the best programs in the nation recently, any way you look at it. And, Coach Richt’s recruiting, including especially Quarterbacks, and getting the most out of them, is what has The ‘Dawgs on top.

Don’t bet against The ‘Dawgs, unless you are willing after the season to look up and admit once again, who is on top. We have more talent and a more consistent Coach.

.

By BuLLdawg

April 15, 2006 06:03 AM | Link to this

. Gator the dawg catcher ? Another loss to Spurrier, Florida and Tennessee ? Georgia did not lose to Spurrier, that was Florida who did. Remember ? It gave UGA The SEC Championship, our 11th, and 2nd in the last 4 years. Georgia did not lose to Tennessee. Remember ? Hardly anyone lost to Tennessee, with their losing record. Now, Georgia did lose to the Florida Crocodiles, but you quickly erased that with your loss two games later with your loss to Spurrier. Not ours. We beat Tennessee and Florida, and while Florida lost to Alabama 3 to 31 and Florida lost to LSU - whom Georgia thumped in the SEC Championship Game by 3 touchdowns - a funny thing happened on the way to your teary Coronation as the champs, you continued your string of looking up to find us the better team at the end of the season.

Amazing how Florida fans talk up the greatness of Spurrier, who beat them and not us, and act like he is still your coach.

He’s not.

Get over it.

Starts by Offensive Players this season :

1 Joe Tereshinski III, quarterback. .

12 Sean Bailey, Flanker, who might yet play this season. .

1 Kenneth Harris, Number 1 at his Receiver Position .

4 Mohamed Massaquoi, also Number 1 at his Receiver Position .

3 Thomas Brown, Number 1 Tailback .

25 Daniel Inman, Offensive Lineman .

24 Nick Jones, Offensive Lineman .

1 Kregg Lumpkin, Number 2 Tailback .

6 Martrez Milner, Number 1 Tight End and quite a good player . 7 Brannan Southerland, Fullback, Injured .

1 Mario Raley, Wide Receiver . 1 Ken Shackleford, Offensive Lineman . 1 Fernando Velasco, Offensive Lineman . 10 Danny Ware, Number 3 Tailback . 2 Des Williams, Number 1 Fullback . 1 TJ Gartrell, Wide Receiver has a Start .

Chester Adams has not been a Starter, but he played in all 13 games last season and has won the Starter Position this season as Offensive Lineman. .

Blake Barnes played well in 3 games, and is in the thick of it as Number 2 on the Depth Chart today to be the Starting Quarterback this season. He also had a fine Spring Practice missing only the last few with his broken thumb, that and the G-Day Game in which none of the others showed they are better than he.

Mikey Henderson played in all 13 games too, on Defense, and has been The Surprise of this Offense, this Spring including the G-Day Game. He will see good playing time this season as Receiver. .

Michael Turner played well in 12 games last season of the Offensive Line too. .

http://georgiadogs.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2005-2006/indgbg.html

We don’t look that ill-stocked on Offense this season, other than the fact that for the 1st Year since The Coach Richt Era began at UGA, that he has failed to get his backup QB ready to play.

Or, his starter.

.

By BuLLdawg

April 15, 2006 06:08 AM | Link to this

Beat Tennessee and Spurrier, who is not Florida anymore but South Carolina. Now, you’ve got me with a typo about Florida as if Spurrier is still Florida as you maintain in every post gator the dawg catcher.

By BuLLdawg

April 15, 2006 06:14 AM | Link to this

Thomas Brown has 15 Starts now, 4 before last season and 12 last season.

By BuLLdawg

April 15, 2006 06:18 AM | Link to this

16.

I don’t like this interface where you cannot edit your posts.

By reality check

April 15, 2006 04:05 PM | Link to this

BuLLdawg I am sure there is a point in what you write, but who has the time or interest to look for it?

By BadgerDawg

April 15, 2006 04:59 PM | Link to this

BuLLDawg, nice comeback from Joe Cox coronation prediction 2 weeks ago :)Hopefully, this is more on target.

By BadgerDawg

April 15, 2006 05:06 PM | Link to this

Sorry it’s not, Cox and Barnes were both highly recruited but they weren’t top 10, at least on scout/theinsiders. You can actually see past classes to confirm this, they were both around 20. Actually, I remember joe T being top 10, but that might have been rivals and they separate QBs and every other position(i.e. we might have got the #1 inside LB for a 34 born in March but that might make him the 20th best LB overall.)

By Hunk Erdown

April 15, 2006 05:30 PM | Link to this

My head hurts.

By northwestDawg

April 15, 2006 06:16 PM | Link to this

checking new computer

By northwestDawg

April 15, 2006 06:18 PM | Link to this

testing new computer

By northwestDawg

April 15, 2006 06:19 PM | Link to this

testing new computer

By northwestDawg

April 15, 2006 06:21 PM | Link to this

testing new computer

By northwestDawg

April 15, 2006 06:31 PM | Link to this

testing new computer

By Reggie Ball

April 15, 2006 11:42 PM | Link to this

You monkeys take this crap seriously! Some of these jack legs like BuLlDaWg and Deliverance Dawg have gone and done full blown scouting reports. I am very proud of you all and now when you get to the coloring portion of the “wasted time exam”, I will expect great things! Hey northwest dawg, dude you need a Dell. The Dawgs will always be great as long as Richt stays and the salary cap is unlimited! Where did my brother commit? I did not get my cut?

By BuLLdawg

April 16, 2006 02:30 AM | Link to this

.

By BadgerDawg

April 15, 2006 05:06 PM

“Sorry it’s not, Cox and Barnes were both highly recruited but they weren’t top 10, at least on scout/theinsiders. You can actually see past classes to confirm this, they were both around 20.”

“Actually, I remember joe T being top 10, but that might have been rivals”

“and they separate QBs and every other position(i.e. we might have got the #1 inside LB for a 34 born in March but that might make him the 20th best LB overall.)”

end BadgerDawg quote about RIVALS QB RANKINGS and Scout/Insiders QB Rankings.

Now, for the facts as previously presented on how our QBs actually did rank nationally when Coach Richt recruited them here :

SCOUT/INSIDERS QUARTERBACK RANKINGS BULLDOG QUARTERBACKS:

QB Number 2 Scout/Insiders Rank this season Matthew Stafford:

http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=135&p=9&c=8

QB Number 22 Scout/Insiders Rank last season Joe Cox:

http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=135&p=9&c=8&yr=2005

QB Number 21 Scout/Insiders Rank 3 years ago Blake Barnes:

http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=135&p=9&c=8&yr=2004

QB Number 20 Scout/Insiders Rank 5 years ago Joe Tereshinski III:

http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=135&p=9&c=8&yr=2002

RIVALS QUARTERBACK RANKINGS BULLDOG QUARTERBACKS:

QB Number 1 Rivals this season Matthew Stafford:

http://uga.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1143&Year=2006

QB Number 7 Rivals last season Joe Cox:

http://uga.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=869&Year=2005

QB Number 9 Rivals exactly as I stated 3 years ago Blake Barnes:

http://uga.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=518&Year=2004

QB Number 10 Rivals Joe Tereshinski III 5 years ago:

http://uga.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=29&Year=2002 Again :

Joe Cox Number 7 Pro-Style QB nationally Blake Barnes Number 9 Pro-Style QB nationally Joe Tereshinski III Number 20 Dual-Threat QB nationally Matthew Stafford Number 2 Pro-Style QB nationally

Now, if you would like to provide a URL Link to where I said this was to be Joe Cox’s Coronation Saturday, that would be nice – for I never did.

Joe Cox did better than did Joe Tereshinski III Saturday. Blake Barnes did not play after the Monday broken thumb. Matthew Stafford had one good play all day long and it on a busted coverage by true frosh Cornerback Asher Allen, who went on to be player of the game for my money.

This array of talent at QB surpasses that of every other Coach at any other school in this timeframe that make up their team this season, especially for a Coach who just got out of his Number 2 Quarterback nationally DJ Shockley what he did get out of him and considering what he got out of Jim Donnan Recruit David Greene – both SEC Champion Quarterbacks.

Clearly, we have every reason to demand that the QBs play better than Joe Tereshinski III, Matthew Stafford and Joe Cox did last Saturday.

What I said about last Saturday before the G-Day Game was that, nothing would change in the Depth Chart of Coach Richt’s currently Number 1 Joe Tereshinski III, Number 2 Blake Barnes, Number 3 Joe Cox and Number 4 Matthew Stafford (of the Scholarship Quarterback Recruits), no matter what happened later in that G-Day Game when it was played and that I fully expect Joe Tereshinski III to be the Number 1 Quarterback for us this season.

Not Joe Cox.

And, I have defended Blake Barnes from all comers from day 1 in these AJC blogs.

.

By BadgerDawg

April 16, 2006 03:54 AM | Link to this

BuLL, here is your quote:

15 Blake Barnes of Mississippi was The Bulldogs’ Best Quarterback in a previous G-Day Game, and although he is not going to play today, he most assuredly will be right back vying for PT in Fall 2-A-Day Practices. 14 (Greene’s number) Joe Cox of North Carolina figures to absolutely shine and do far better than Matthew Stafford who is certainly headed to a Redshirt Season as a result, according to every report but your own, sir. 7 Matthew Stafford of Texas, has been widely criticized as not ready for prime time by every account so far to-date for this up-coming season.

I did misstate your thinking that Cox was going to start, but you did expect him to shine and basically said Stafford couldn’t handle it right now. You also mentioned 4 of the best QBs in the country(definitely a stretch) and you also confirmed that top 10 is not really top 10 when you cut the QBs in half by pro style or running. Top 20 QBs get a lot of offers but the fact is they are not drooled over like a Stafford is. That doesn’t mean anything necessarily(Greene was around 40 if I remember correctly), but if your point is that these guys were all monsters that’s just not the case. I hope you’re right about them all being good, but I also hope I’m right and that Stafford’s the horse for the next 4 years.

By BuLLdawg

April 16, 2006 04:31 AM | Link to this

.

That’s correct : You totally misstated it that I said that Joe Cox’s Coronation as our Starting Quarterback this season would be Saturday.

“I did misstate your thinking that Cox was going to start, but you did expect him to shine and basically said Stafford couldn’t handle it right now. You also mentioned 4 of the best QBs in the country(definitely a stretch) and you also confirmed that top 10 is not really top 10 when you cut the QBs in half by pro style or running. Top 20 QBs get a lot of offers but the fact is they are not drooled over like a Stafford is. That doesn’t mean anything necessarily(Greene was around 40 if I remember correctly), but if your point is that these guys were all monsters that’s just not the case. I hope you’re right about them all being good, but I also hope I’m right and that Stafford’s the horse for the next 4 years.

I saw nothing last Saturday to alter my view of this G-Day Game that the pass to Mikey Henderson who was wide open, was not a good pass - short causing him to stop and turn around - and 5 yards to the left of him. And, that against the # 1 Defense, not against a burned true Frosh cornerback on that one play and it the only play he had all day long, Matthew Stafford did nothing at all but continue to show that he is a True Frosh QB whose class has not even had its Graduation Ceremony yet, who is not yet ready for Prime Time.

As for now yet more BS from you BadgerDawg, now you state that I said that Georgia has the 4 best quarterbacks in the nation. That is not what I said either, and once again, totally misstated by you yet again in this admission that I am right and you wrong on your previous statement that I said Joe Cox would start.

I did not.

And, now, what I said was that Coach Richt has on his roster this season the 4 highest ranked Rival’s Quarterbacks of any team in the United States of America this up-coming college football season.

David Greene was ranked by the AJC as the Super 11 Quarterback.

David Greene was ranked by Bill Hodge as a SUPER PROSPECT.

Now, in your last sentence, we finally get your agenda :

Let’s review that again please :

“I hope you’re right about them all being good, but I also hope I’m right and that Stafford’s the horse for the next 4 years.”

First, let me point out that it was you, not I, who said above first that Rivals had Joe Tereshinski III ranked the # 10 Pro-Style Quarterback in the nation.

Second, let me point out that you compared that with Scout.com Rankings directly.

Third, let me point out that Rivals has Coach Richt’s Quarterbacks all 4 higher ranked than Scout.com Rankings.

Fourth, therefore, # 2 on the Depth Chart Blake Barnes, cannot be compared at # 20 you said Scout/Insiders the same you said as # 20 you said Scout/Insiders Joe Cox. Excuse me, Blake Barnes was higher ranked than Joe Cox by your precious only Scout.com you said only and then talked about Rivals’ Rankings of Joe Tereshinski III.

If you expect Coach Richt to start a True Frosh Quarterback because of the pass to Mikey Henderson in the G-Day Game, you are out of your ever-loving mind.

Why is it that no one has yet discussed that pass ?

Including you ?

The fact of the matter is that two UGA QBs actually had scoring drives for the Offense, and Joe Cox was the other.

And, Blake Barnes would have been better than all 3 last Saturday.

But, I maintain that nothing at the G-Day Game was going to and now clearly has not exactly as I stated before the game, changed the Depth Chart, yet.

The Depth Chart will change and when it does, I will be more than magnanimous again to allow Coach Richt to make his own bloody choice as Starting QB to replace David Greene and then DJ Shockley.

He has earned that right. And, I will not second guess him and will continue to speak the party line of supporting Coach Richt’s choice for Starter as indicated on his Official Depth Chart :

Don’t quote to me Scout.com QB Rankings ONLY and in the same bloody post list yourself Rivals QB Rankings of Joe Tereshinski III as # 10, not # 20 as Scout.com has him too.

And, cease and desist with saying what I said and making fun of it, only to post that you are totally incorrect in having done so.

And, therein, again posting the same BS that again you want to speak for me.

I can speak for myself.

Which is more than I can say for you.

Matthew Stafford is not Starting this season. He must be redshirted because, yes sir, every report of him states that he is not yet ready.

You cannot speak for me and you cannot speak for Coach Richt.

.

By northwestDawg

April 16, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this

had big time computer problems and was gone for a week. Someone said I needed a Del and they’re right but the “mooch” isn’t there. Glad to read that some things never change and BuLLDawg is still a bore. Talking about QBs, read where one of our coaches said that Stafford going through spring and summer drills was almost like a RS year. If MR is a QB coach, now is the time to show it. He has one game(better not over look) and then it’s off to Columbia. Bet He’ll have his QB by then. I don’t think he’ll be able to wait untill Oct. If Barnes is so good then why did he play so little at QB last year. Stafford WON’T RS THIS YEAR! In this day and time you can’t count on the outstanding players staying for 4 years. Look around the nation and see how many freshmen QBs are playing. No, he’ll play early and if MR is truly a QB coach or Bobo is the coach, he’ll be ready for the Reptiles and AU.

By Hunk Erdown

April 16, 2006 01:06 PM | Link to this

Happy Birthday UGA!!!

By mountain man today!

April 16, 2006 07:59 PM | Link to this

I wonder if Cox was told (promised maybe?)that if he would RS, he would be the QB this year? If he does not start, was he told a lie?

By BadgerDawg

April 16, 2006 08:20 PM | Link to this

BuLL, I’m not looking for a fight here, let’s take it out on the Vawls, but I admitted when I misspoke and now you’re misstating as well, even while directly quoting me. I said that you said we had 4 OF the best QBs, not the 4 best QBs(big difference but both incorrect.) Here is where you said it in the last blog, and you tell me where I misspoke:

“The season after this one is when Matthew Stafford might have better control of his weight and grasp of the offense to not be wasting his best year at UGA in 2010 by playing this season when he is totally unnecessary with 4 of the top quarterbacks in the nation on this roster this season.”

Also, I admitted I wasn’t sure of Joe T’s ranking and I was basing it off of memory; the reason for that is that quite frankly he should be a nonissue this year and I didn’t bother to look him up. I wasn’t trying to misrepresent anything. QBs are QBs and I don’t care how rivals divides them, there aren’t two sets of positions to play. Cox and Barnes are the 10th drop back passer or the 20th all around the all around is what matters. And I do remember David Greene being in the 40s, right near a QB prospect named Sean Jones.

Bottom line: 1)if Joe T is the starter than I am sure Coach Richt believes he is the best player, I’m just really worried about our team next year if he gives us the best chance to win, and 2) I don’t think I want to see Stafford any more than you want to see Joe T, you obviously have something against MS and some favoritism towards the others. Maybe you’re just a seniority guy, maybe you know the family, I don’t know. I want the best player on the field.

By BuLLdawg

April 17, 2006 04:09 AM | Link to this

.

I never said we had 4 of the best quarterbacks in the nation either.

I said that Georgia has 4 Quarterbacks on our roster that have more talent and ability than any other football program in this great nation, based upon the theory that Rivals knows more about this than any of us. # 2 # 7 # 9 and # 10. Go find me another program that begins to compare even with Coach Richt’s Quarterbacks to choose from ? Go ahead, sir. You said that was a stretch. Surely, you can find one program then that even begins to compare ?

This roster has 4 Quarterbacks on it. They are the best in the nation, these 4.

Here is David Greene’s Senior Season and Ranking at the # 42 Quarterback in the nation according to CBS Sportsline after his senior season : http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/players/playerpage/411750

David Greene’s Junior Season was no different.

As for what was said about David Greene actually, to correct your faulty memory once again, I offer up this from The Official University of Georgia Bulldogs’ WebPages Bio of David Greene at the time :

“David Greene High School: South Gwinnett…1999 USA Today All-USA Honorable Mention …Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Eleven, Super Southern 100, Top 75 in Georgia, Class AAAA All-State quarterback… Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA All-State team….named Gwinnett County co-Offensive Player of the Year…Gwinnett Touchdown Club All-Star Quarterback… Atlanta Touchdown Club quarterback of the Year..completed 134 passes on 227 attempts for 2,102 yards and 19 touchdowns during senior season…led team to back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in school history…also plays right field in baseball..invited to play in the Georgia-Florida all-star game…High School Coach: T. McFerrin.”

http://georgiadogs.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/greene_david00.html

Now, share with us all again please how you can be USA Today All-USA Honorable Mention and be considered in your opinion as no good when he was all we banked upon as our Quarterback having ended the previous year in the Final AP Poll Top 10 before Jim Donnan went and signed only he ?

How can you be The AJC Super 11 Quarterback, and be considered according to you not a good prospect for us ?

David Greene also was the Atlanta Touchdown Club Quarterback of the Year, as well. But according to you, the proper way to identify David Greene is that you say he was the # 42 Quarterback in the nation. What he did at UGA speaks for itself, himself, his talent, his skills, his learning, and Coach Richt and Mike Bobo.

I added already for you that Bill Hodge ranked David Greene also a SUPER-PROSPECT.

David Greene had plenty of talent and ended his career with the most wins by a Starting 1-A Quarterback ever in the history of the NCAA at 42-10. 17 of his 52 games we did not even score more than 16 points in the one-third of his games. He won 1 SEC Championship, and had a losing record against the Top 2 SEC East and SEC West Teams at 7 Wins and 8 Losses (1-3 vs. Florida, 1-2 vs. LSU, 3-1 vs. Tennessee and 2-2 vs. Auburn.) He did very well, was expected to do very well and was the only Quarterback Coach Richt was really left to choose except for a true freshman whom he did recruit here, whom Coach Richt redshirted as he did Joe Tereshinski III, Blake Barnes, and Joe Cox.

All 4 of the current scholarship quarterbacks were considered to be at least as good as David Greene. Well, maybe not Joe Tereshinski III, but certainly the other 3.

You are not trying to misrepresent anything ? Oh really ? When all you have to do is click a URL Link provided to you to know the facts, why guess about what you think represents David Greene or Blake Barnes or Joe Cox or their comparative “Scout/Insider” rankings to Joe Tereshinski III Rivals rankings as a quarterback recruit ?

Why say I said we have 4 of the best quarterbacks in the nation, when what I have maintained all along is that our 4 QBs are considered by those with a lot more credibility than your own to be in fact the most talented group of QBs for any coach in America for any college team ?

Why say I said Joe Cox would have his Coronation as the Starting QB this season Saturday ?

You might want to read the Macon.com article this morning, BadgerDawg.

http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/sports/14353269.htm

“2) I don’t think I want to see Stafford any more than you want to see Joe T, you obviously have something against MS and some favoritism towards the others. Maybe you’re just a seniority guy, maybe you know the family, I don’t know. I want the best player on the field.”

Grow up BadgerDawg. I don’t want to see Joe Tereshinski III, but you want to see a true frosh qb start the next 4 years and give up his 2010 Senior Season then for it. Matthew Stafford I said I have great hopes for. But, that right now, he is not ready and that I don’t wish to force Coach Richt to make him # 1 as you do as your agreed upon agenda. I have no agenda. I want all 4 to do well and am sick and tired of reading “Dawg fans” state that Joe Tereshinski III who is a fine man, should be referred to as “TERRIBLEshinski,” that Joe Cox sucks and should transfer, that Blake Barnes is no bloody good and that because of one pass (Otherwise 4 of 11 for Matthew Stafford for 38 yards all against the 2nd team defense.) Matthew Stafford is our only hope because Rivals ranks him the # 1 QB in the nation.

Bore ?

It doesn’t seem to be boring to BadgerDawg or to the Macon Telegraph :

Posted on Sun, Apr. 16, 2006email this print this Michael A. Lough: QB decision shouldn’t be based on spring You’re a Georgia fan, and you anticipated spring practice and you anticipated the race at quarterback.

If you actually thought, though, that you would hear a major proclamation from Athens upon the conclusion of the spring game, come over here.

Thwack. No dessert for you today.

Come on. Mark Richt is not one to offer huge “did you read what he said?” declarations on much of anything, even when it might actually be fitting.

Saying who your No. 1 quarterback is in April falls into the opposite category: No big deal. Can’t recall anybody’s record in college football in April.

It’s still a race, and it’ll be race - barring injury - for most of August. And if, as Richt said, the Bulldogs are still deciding when Western Kentucky visits Athens, so what? It’s a Division I-AA team, which allows for some gambling to see if somebody eases ahead on game day.

‘Tis better to figure out late who the best one is than anoint somebody prematurely and watch them falter.

To rave about one early touchdown pass is to overlook Matthew Stafford’s 5-of-12 day with 102 yards and forget that the guy has worn a UGA football uniform less than a month.

Nope, no need for the sports information staff to start any Heisman campaigns, especially considering the last Georgia quarterback came in with “lofty recruiting rankings” and started for one whole year.

The same who a year ago raved about Joe Cox have heaved him under the bus, especially after a rugged spring game. Of course, there was some skepticism of the last two starters, and they worked out fairly well.

The view from this seat is that too many people are writing off Joe Tereshinski too easily.

The disaster that was “the offensive game plan against Florida” remains too vivid a memory, and an unfair one. When Richt falls into Rush Limbaugh mode, few quarterbacks can dazzle.

Those obsessed with the “rankings” should remember that Tereshinski had them: State Super 11, No. 20 QB in The Sporting News and Athlon, four stars and No. 10 ranking from Rivals.com, SuperPrep all-Dixie, Prepstar all-American, etc.

So either those “rankings” mean something or they don’t.

The offense that’s not all that crafty in the first place is likely to be simplified because of the depth and talent at tailback, an experience-challenged offensive line with backups who aren’t producing, a wait-and-see receiving group, and the quarterback issue.

Intangibles and experience can make up for some of those things, and Tereshinski has them.

Let’s note that spring games are simply glorified scrimmages that give a football fix to those who haven’t seen a practice all year and overanalyze the length of the grass.

It’s one day, a couple of hours. It’s no more logical to stamp that session substantially more important than any other scrimmage during the spring, nor to give somebody a job based on that afternoon’s performance, especially when it’s been a race for a month.

To say Cox has no shot to win the job no matter how consistent he is in August is a silly thought, especially when considering that Greene and Cory Phillips left the 2001 spring as co-No. 1s. Greene and Shockley were 6 for 30 in the 2002 game.

Spring is spring. It’s the fall that counts. And we’re 19 weeks and six days from answers.

Michael A. Lough is a columnist for The Telegraph. Reach him at 744-4626 or e-mail mlough@macontel.com.

.

By BadgerDawg

April 17, 2006 07:14 AM | Link to this

My point with Greene is that the rankings don’t necessarily mean anything. If they did, Brock Berlin would have led UF to 4 SEC Championships and Shockley would have upended Greene. I can’t pull the commit list from 2001, but I remember Greene, Sean Jones, and Redding all having about the same ranking as a QB. Obviously, one was much better than the others as a QB. I have not knocked anyone, I actually called Bird out on the Terribleshinski comment, and I never said Cox or Barnes were no good. You however, say you didn’t say something when I directly quoted you. You did say “4 of the top QBs in the nation,” I directly quote you on it, and you actually then claim you didn’t say it. I at least admitted my mistake, you can’t seem to admit yours. Joe T obviously has intangibles, he seems like a leader, he knows the offense, and he bleeds red and black. Greene wasn’t the most gifted WB, but he had enough physical skills to go with the intangibles, Joe T doesn’t seem to have the arm or the accuracy to get it done. If he plays, I hope I’m wrong. I hope one of the other three beats him out because we’re not sniffing SEC East Champs if he’s our best option, and you’re the only one on this board who doesn’t get that.

By AltamahaDawg

April 17, 2006 07:19 AM | Link to this

I’ll try one more time.. Rick , please read the actual post before you correct somebody. Also would be nice if you wouldn’t miss the point to begin with. pssst….. it not about Vick.

By Bulldog Bry

April 17, 2006 09:41 AM | Link to this

Badger, don’t try to argue with BuLLdawg. It’s just pointless. Everytime you correct him, he comes back with more links, more article quotes, and more sleeping pills for me. He’s been asked to limit his posts and he refuses. You probably won’t win an argument with him - many have tried and given up.

I hope JT3 or MS has BuLLdawg’s tenacity………

By ConyersDawg

April 17, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

Yeah Baby! Another big time recruit is in. Man we love landing those good North Carolina boys. Welcome to the dawgnation Trinton Sturdivant.

By AltamahaDawg

April 17, 2006 10:32 AM | Link to this

Conyers did I read that right, he is 6’6”?

By SunDawg

April 17, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this

Badger, questioning anything BuLLdawg sermonizes here is like shooting Mongo (Blazing Saddles for you youngsters out there), you can’t hurt him you can only make him mad. Your best bet when you see his entry, or that of Newt-boy, is to scroll to the next blogger. I thank you in advance from all of us who use this blog as a source of information about the DAWGS!

By ConyersDawg

April 17, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

Chech this out AltahamaDawg, http://recruiting.scout.com/2/521194.html

This boy is good. If we can land Chris Little an ol here in georgia we can be looking at one of the better o-lines that we have had at Georgia for the future. With Justin Anderson being a future Guard and Sturdivant at tackle I would love to see Richt throw the toss sweep to that side. I forgot about Geathers too. If he stays on offense.

Of course I hope Sturdivant sticks with his commitment, everyone will keep comming after him.

OK I’m a little excited as you can tell but it has been a while since we have had some good news. All of us dawg brethren have just been arguing about issues.

By AltamahaDawg

April 17, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this

Actually, sundawg, iwantedtobeagatorlikemymommabut couldntgetin can give you the blocking assignment of Bobby Bowden favorite pass play. If that is what you are looking for in your sports chat, then he is your man. Unfortunetely he is lacking any relavance or perspective that the rest of us learned from our playing days way back when,(and then moved on to real life) and 95% of what he says is either a juvenile barb or completely inacurate, so you are correct in suggesting we all just overlook and not respond. BuLLdawg has some valid points to make. At last he is in the correct site for his passion. With him you just have to pick and choose what info you appreciate and not get caught up with arguing the rest.

By Spanky

April 17, 2006 01:01 PM | Link to this

Sundawg,…Mongo only pawn in game of life!

By AltamahaDawg

April 17, 2006 01:07 PM | Link to this

You are right, Conyers, reading that was a lot more satisfying than debating as to the chances of a kid going pro 3/4 yrs from now.

By AltamahaDawg

April 17, 2006 01:09 PM | Link to this

at least (not last) he is in the right page, makes a lot more sense.

By SunDawg

April 17, 2006 03:20 PM | Link to this

Mongo; proof there’s life after football! Spanky, good come back.

AtDawg, I concur with your perspective of Newt-boy; I hoped that after the NC in basketball he’d gain a little self esteem and maybe seek others of his ilk, but he didn’t. Too bad, he could probably use some help getting that blue tarp off the trailer.

What are they feed the kids in North Carolina? Sturdivant is a Hoss! What does it mean by his committing now? Is that a lock or can he change is mind?

By AltamahaDawg

April 17, 2006 03:56 PM | Link to this

Sounded like he was graduating HS early so he needed to commit early and get on campus.

Can most kids who are 6’6 , 285 jump almost 3 feet in the air?

By SunDawg

April 17, 2006 04:14 PM | Link to this

No grammar police this late in the day thank goodness! Is he a round-baller too?

By reality check

April 17, 2006 07:28 PM | Link to this

Spanky, I left you an Easter present on the 14th a number of posts back, but you probably missed it. I’m pretty much through messing with that delusional bunch over on the Tech blog. It was like teaching a pig to sing. It wasted my time and annoyed the pig.

There was this guy who goes by Stumpy who talked about how much harder all the classes are at Tech, including the elective he took in formable bodies. I tried to call it to your attention so you could have some fun with it, but the moment has passed for now I guess. Those have got to be some of the goofiest people on the planet.

By dawginduluth

April 18, 2006 08:37 AM | Link to this

I really enjoyed Carter Strickland’s article “Turning out top talent” about UGA’s contributions to the NFL. The obvious question that comes to mind is: where is OUR national title? We don’t even have a #2 year that would make our happy to be #2 blogger, altamama, happy. What does this say about Richt’s ability to take his wealth of talent and pull it together as a title team? Are we doomed to 10 and 3 and no NC with Richt? Looks like it to me.

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 09:38 AM | Link to this

When CMR does earn his NC, it certainly will not be anything you can take pride in short man, since you have been pulling against him (and every other coach at UGA to date), so dont be asking about “our” anything cause it wont be yours. How sad for you when he does. You won’t understand it anyway as CMR will have done it through hard work and perserverance something you obviously don’t know anything about. Pity he couldn’t just inherate a NC.

By Spanky

April 18, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this

Reality Check,…nice jabs! It’s so nice of you to “break it down” for the techies(a.k.a.- the sociably challenged), but they’ll learn!

DawginDuluth,..patience,Grasshopper! Yes, we’ve had a boat-load of talent, and only 2 SEC Championships out 5 years to show for it(detect a splash of sarcasm, but not too much….just trying to prove a point,not insult you.) If CMR did the same thing every year, I would be making a similar gripe,..but he hasn’t! Every year, CMR makes changes to get better results, like our new RB coach. He will have the right formula soon! It just takes a little time!

Guiys, check out this link: http://nfldraft.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1164&CID=531833

By Spanky

April 18, 2006 10:46 AM | Link to this

Reality Check,…nice jabs! It’s so nice of you to “break it down” for the techies(a.k.a.- the sociably challenged), but they’ll learn!

DawginDuluth,..patience,Grasshopper! Yes, we’ve had a boat-load of talent, and only 2 SEC Championships out 5 years to show for it(detect a splash of sarcasm, but not too much….just trying to prove a point,not insult you.) If CMR did the same thing every year, I would be making a similar gripe,..but he hasn’t! Every year, CMR makes changes to get better results, like our new RB coach. He will have the right formula soon! It just takes a little time!

Guiys, check out this link: http://nfldraft.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1164&CID=531833

By Spanky

April 18, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

Okay…..lesson learned here!..**Don’t “Refresh” after you post!!

By viktor

April 18, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this

There you go again, #2, avoiding the obvious question and slinging ad hominems. Also, please turn on your spell checker.

So, you keep using the operative term “when.” “When” will Richt deliver the NC? All this NFL talent and no NC to-date. You seem certain that Richt will deliver us a NC. When? Hell, “when” will he “earn” us an NC runner-up team? Or will his legacy be that he had the best NFL farm team in the country. “When” and if he does “earn” a NC, I will be the first to sing his praises of greatness. Up to now, he is an excellent recruiter and good coach that coaches one of the best NFL farm teams in the country.

(I hear that there ARE only two sales reps in your company. True?)

By Graydawg

April 18, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this

Spanky’s point is exclamated by the fact that last year was a “rebuilding year”, and the result was an SEC champ. ring! That’s how it should be!! Coach Richt is a fantastic recruiter, and I wish that I could be a fly on the wall during a recruiting visit!!

By godawg

April 18, 2006 11:21 AM | Link to this

Spankster,

Check your email and pay no attention to DinD. He’s no fan of CMR and is withholding his “substantial contributions” to UGA until they fire him. Funny, I was by the University Sunday and the lights were still on so I guess we’re fine w/o him so far.

By Spanky

April 18, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

Gray….better a fly on the wall, than a jacket on the field!!

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

That’s such a classic picture, throw stones till then and be the first on the bandwagon. Uh huh……Please dont, its pretty insincere. Pleave the praises for those of us that appreciated the journey. Although thats perfect for a hypocrite.

My spelling in here is directly proportional to the degree I think it matter.

And did you say “up till now”? jeeeze. You mean in his, all of 5 yrs, as a head coach. And still no NC. Wow. Could that be more simplyminded or uneducated about the modern era.

There is like 1700 of us, we are not sales reps, and what do you care. I’ll put my accomplishment against your spoon any day, short man.

By Spanky

April 18, 2006 12:02 PM | Link to this

A-Dawg,…Duluth is (in my opinion) an “arm-chair QB”. I know, because my brother-in-law is one! He honest to God gets mad because CMR didn’t take his coaching suggestions during the game,..from his seat in the living room! Duluth,..hate all you want,..just remember that you “Richt-haters” make up less than 1% of the fanbase. It’s funny to hear you guys trying to order a National Championship, like it’s a freakin’ pizza!!

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 03:01 PM | Link to this

Spanky, there is one on every row too. In short mans case he does it from his family’s 45 yr seats though. The whole NC argument is so rediculous. I suppose if a person has never had to build or acheive anything, they simple cannot appreciate what it takes to do so. Personally, other than one more point of pride, I really dont care about it. Its way to political, more of a lifetime acheivement award. Any level headed person can see what it takes to be in the running. Years of recruiting talent, consistancy in wins, staying high ranked. THEN maybe the stars line up one year. I even feel silly going thru this. The folks in here that I have any respect for , already know all that.

By Spanky

April 18, 2006 03:38 PM | Link to this

Amen, A-Dawg!! CMR said that the only realistic goal that we can shoot for, is the SEC Championship! If the NC happens, then more power to us! After seeing Audarn go undefeated and still not get it, I agree with CMR even more!

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 03:48 PM | Link to this

pssst……….. how Amber this morning?

By Spanky

April 18, 2006 04:51 PM | Link to this

….tastey!

By dawginduluth

April 18, 2006 06:22 PM | Link to this

Please tell me you morons are just fans, not UGA grads. Can’t spell. Can’t tell the truth. Can’t handle the truth. Satisfied with being #2. Downright embarrassing.

By dawginduluth

April 18, 2006 06:28 PM | Link to this

Well, at least there is one other voice of reason. Thanks for your lucid comments, viktor. These Richt suck-ups apparently didn’t get their moneys worth when they stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. They don’t want to hear anything other than praise for Richt. Can’t handle any criticism. If you dare to criticize, you hate Richt, you’re a gator, etc. What a bunch of imbeciles.

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 06:43 PM | Link to this

Talk about a fine example of ad hominem. Hypocrite.

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 06:51 PM | Link to this

Did anyone else catch that lil deal with “viktor” and DinD. How pathatic was that?

By BadgerDawg

April 18, 2006 07:33 PM | Link to this

Duluth, good thing you’re not a USC fan(the real USC no S. Carolina.) You’d be calling for Carroll’s head for failing to win this year with Bush and Leinart. A couple of facts:

1) there is only one NC every year, acting like we should win it half the time is pretty ridiculous.

2) The players Coach Richt has were not “handed” to him, they were recruited by him and his staff. Not every player has UGA tatooed on his head when he’s 3 and is destined to go there. If you think he is a poor onfield coach(I am not agreeing) would you prefer to see Bill Parcells here and get outrecruited by Tech? The results would be the same or worse. Calvin Johnson is the only player on Tech’s team the UGA even wanted. The rest of their players chose the Gnats over Miami(OH, not FL) and other MAC and CUSA schools. Since Coach Richt has been here, almost every instate player has come to UGA. I’m going to guess that there were only three years you’ve ever been happy, and those were 1980-82.

Your opinion of Richt is so laughable it almost seems like a setup. You can’t really be serious.

By clark

April 18, 2006 07:41 PM | Link to this

I don’t mean to butt-in AD but not everyone is happy with MR here on campus either. I lost more bets than I won last year and won’t be happy until MR beats the gators consistently. He lost a lot of credibility with the WVU fiasco. We like MR but we won’t love him until he beats UF like his step-child.

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 08:41 PM | Link to this

Thanks Clark, I appreciate the tone. You’ve never heard me say the man has been perfect or not had areas that could use improving. I dont beleive that would be true of any coach in history. I think as Spanky said he has done a great job adjusting and improving and admitting his own needs. I am looking for a lot more polished product this year as well. The only thing I have said was that winning 10 games consistantly, top ten finishes, sec crowns were, by all national and historical standards, extremely successful. A quick reveiw of the NCAA history book will confirm that. CMR has built the program into one of the most elite in the country right now. And argueably its in the best shape its EVER been in. And Clark I was on campus way back when we were tops and I’ve seen some pretty miserable seasons in the past 20 yrs. I have been to Jville something like 30 times now and we used to beat them and little else to show for it. Personally I look at that as one game and only that, not the acid test for the entire UGA football program. that will turn our way again. Rememeber Tenn beating us 7 yrs in a row? Loosing to Tech? and ole miss?never sniffing the SECCG? If losing to Fl and not winning NC every year is the worse we do, we have come a long way. And trust me there are a half a million fans out there that do Love him right now. PS you should have won 10 bets last year. Maybe you just dont know how it works. Also there was no credibility issues in loosing by 3 pts to a top 5 team in a BCS bowl, when everyone picked him 3 place sec east. Your just living in a fishbowl right now so Fl and Sugarbowl seem like the end of the world. Hey man enjoy it, thats a great fishbowl.

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 08:49 PM | Link to this

Oh and Clark , dont listen to DinD. nobody has ever been slammed in here for critisizing CMR thoughfully. He has however called for his firing, has totally discounted any accomplishment, and suggested that we return the SEC trophy from last year. So feel free to bring into issue any shortcomings you see or something you would like to see changed. Carefull though as “No NC” or “gotta beat Fl”, is sure to draw some fire from the factual crowd.

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 09:47 PM | Link to this

correction, that was 9 in a row to TN before CMR changed that.

By clark

April 20, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

I don’t know how it works? How arrogant can you get, AD? I bet the spread, the under/over, the half-time score, the coin toss, etc. I bet it all and I’ve been gaming since I made book in high school. Trust me, I know how it works. I lost a bunch on the Dawgs at halftime because they couldn’t get it going until the second half.

I know some of the oldtimers like you “love” the coach because of all the pain you endured with Goff and Donnan. To you he’s a breath of fresh air. To me, he’s still got to prove that he knows how to coach great talent. Right now I think he’s in a little over his head. We’ll see.

By clark

April 20, 2006 04:50 PM | Link to this

“Maybe you just dont know how it works.” Sport, I was making book in high school. I bet on it all, the spread, over/under, coin toss, halftime score, all of it. So, don’t tell me that I “don’t know how it works,” Einstein. I lost a bundle on halftime bets because the Dawgs couldn’t get it going until the second half.

I know you oldtimers think coach Richt hung the moon because you have suffered through some lean years. But until he shows that he can coach his high-powered talent and win in Jax, he’ll always be suspect. I think he’s in a little over his head right now.

By AltamahaDawg

April 21, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this

Relax clark, it was a joke, try to keep up. We do that on occation in here. Also, Can I be an old timer and a “sport” at the same time?

If he is over his head, and still the most successful coach in the SEC over the past 5 yrs, and one of 2 coaches in the country to guide a top 10 team for 4 straight years, then everyone else is 6 feet deep. Actually Donnan was the breath of fresh air. CMR has been successfull by any standards. He is also a victim of his own success as folks are now calling him suspect for not achieving perfection yet. If I were you, I would write him a a letter and tell him that he is costing you money on that coin toss, and having one of the highest winning percentage in the history of college football means nothing if the “halftime” score isnt just right.

By Spanky

April 21, 2006 11:34 AM | Link to this

Clark wrote ,” I lost a bundle on halftime bets because the Dawgs couldn’t get it going until the second half”….What the hell does that mean?! Let me get this crystal clear, junior. You lost money because you bet on halftime scores?!…and you blame the freakin’ football team?!….Son, you have problems!! Please seek help!..I’m not kidding! Gambling is an addiction that can rope you in quickly.

By AltamahaDawg

April 21, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this

Spanky, please…..clark has been doing this all the way back to highschool. You did see he could use all the lingo? Dont be doubting the wisdom of teenager betting money on the halftime score of a college football game. Blaming his losses on the team….come on…no way…..its obviously entirely the coaches fault. The spreads are published before the game after all.

By clark

April 23, 2006 09:13 AM | Link to this

So much for tolerance of one’s opinion from you factual geezers. Now, get your reading glasses on, follow closely and I’ll type real slow so you can keep up. I lost half-time bets because the Dawgs with coach Richt have been very slow starters. They don’t seem good-to-go from the first snap. This is an indication, in my opinion, that the coaches don’t have them prepared to play all four quarters. This is a coaching flaw. Beating UF consistently is a moral imperative and a key success factor to coach Richt achieving greatness - in my opinion. If he doesn’t, his record will always have an asterisk beside it. “*Couldn’t beat the gators.” I don’t hold the coaches accountable for my coin toss bets and I never said I did.

A couple of questions for you sage geezers:

If last year was a “rebuilding year,” what are we to expect this year from our rebuilt team? 13-0? An SEC championship, again? A National Championship? A top 3 finish? Gaze into your Geritol bottle and tell us what the future holds. And, what, if anything, would disappoint you phlegmsters about this year’s edition of the Dawgs - besides the regular off-the-field antics?

Okay, now you can express your tolerance of others’ opinions.

By AltamahaDawg

April 23, 2006 03:44 PM | Link to this

So I went out of my way to be kind to you and you jumped my crap over a lil joke about gambling, and we are not tolerate huh. Clearly somebody with a gambling addicting in high school is way too together for us to debate. plus, I dont even understand the significance of your question. Are you saying that you do NOT hope UGA is sussessful this year? By the way ,when you get in to the real world where effort and results have real meaning, and stop p** away your Daddys money on stupid habits, maybe you would be more in a position to lecture grown men. Oh and he has beat the Gators , look it up. Better yet try to be a fan for more than 3 years and it will all even out. Its called perspective. Just a bit of advice, there are plenty of Old timers in here that trust me you dont want to go toe to toe with intellectually.

By AltamahaDawg

April 24, 2006 07:35 AM | Link to this

If that were some central theme throughout his career, I’d say that was a point of concern, but I assume you are refering to a very few games. You dont have to follow a lot of college football to realize that other teams are simply going to score early on some occations. I would have thought you would see that in all the “book” that you have made. And every situation and game is different. We have done it many times too. Scored early. Was the other coach not prepared? Texas gave up 21 points in the first quarters to a then 0-5 OSU last year. USC trailed at halftime how many times over the past several years? And to way lesser teams than the couple you might point to here. Pete Carrol must have a coaching flaw too. If I cared enough to do it, I am sure that I could fill this page with examples of great coaches with championship teams that gave up a few scores in the first quarter or trailed at some point of the season. Plus its a 4 quarter game. One thing I find is that I have seen very few teams adjust as well as UGA has in the recent years. You dont magically “get prepared” at halftime. If you weren’t prepared to play you get waxed. I think you will find that even though you prepared that things dont always go your way right off the bad. And even giving you that the dawgs have this big histoty of starting slow, (which i cant see is factually correct), there has rarely been a period of time when they have hung tough as well as they do late in the game, as they do now. That is also directly attributed to coaching, MUCH more so. Even on those rare occations when they have given up early scores that they didnt overcome, it certainly wasnt from lack of effort. Maybe that has something to do with it. In for the long conditioned haul and not too wired out of the gate. Ever see the four fingers held up in 4th quarter. Do you know where that tradition came from. The SEC is a grind it out conference. CMR has the best SEC record of anyone over his time here, and 3rd best in the country. Hardly “over his head”. Not perfect, but name one that is.

By clark

April 24, 2006 08:55 AM | Link to this

So, I’m sitting here in the Student Learning Center and I get your response.

“Are you saying that you do NOT hope UGA is sussessful this year?”

Whoa! That Dawg will bite you! A little testy, are we? My opinions don’t portray coach Richt as God and I get this?

(I can tell you were here a long time ago…we have to know how to spell to graduate now.)

Come on geezers, lighten-up. I’m just having a little fun at y’alls expense.

AND, on a more serious note, I would like y’alls opinion on expectations for the coming year…..

“If last year was a “rebuilding year,” what are we to expect this year from our rebuilt team? 13-0? An SEC championship, again? A National Championship? A top 3 finish? Gaze into your Geritol bottle and tell us what the future holds. And, what, if anything, would disappoint you phlegmsters about this year’s edition of the Dawgs - besides the regular off-the-field antics?”

Let the “tolerance” begin…

By AltamahaDawg

April 24, 2006 09:56 AM | Link to this

clark,It amazes me how you gloss over the rest of my comments and instead focus on the most obscure off-handed one. That and typos. Our expectations are well documented in here, go look em up.

FYI, nobody has ever portrayed CMR to be anything other than what he has been, a highly sucessful coach that has been very good for the UGA football program, who appears to be tirelessly working to improve every year. What I can’t understand is the totally condecending remarks from people like you when any of us choose count his accomplishments. How is that being truthful and realistic? Are you really going to tell me that you dont think he has elevated this program? you would be in an extremely short list of experts saying so. It’s like you guys get so focused on some perceived flaws that you cant allow anything good to be said. Here is a lil tip from somebody that has been around long enough to realize Sugar Bowls aren’t a birthright. You will enjoy your patronage more if you actually focus on the upside. NOBODY has ever said, perfect, godlike. I have said many things I would like to see improved upon. We are just quoting the facts that are universally accepted by every major sport outlet in the country. Look up the results and records and then try to talk the man on the street, (that’s not caught up in the emotional letdown of a couple of games)that he is over his head.

My days were spend at Brooks Hall studying things like realistic expectations and goals, actions and results, and measurable success. I suppose if I had spent more time at Parks Hall , I would be more understanding of subjective, generic and hypothetical cliche’s. If you want to bring comments as to what CMR specifically did or didn’t do wrong and relate then to some historical precidence, perhaps some coaching examples, your suggestions as to why that is, and what you think you know better how to fix, then maybe we have a debate. Until then, I can only assume you are asking those questions so that you may think up some smart a* comeback.

By clark

April 24, 2006 05:33 PM | Link to this

AD, don’t get your Depends in a wad. (Sorry, my bad.) I am only asking those questions because I respect your opinion and, frankly, I don’t have alot of time to research your prior remarks. That’s all. So, oblige me with your “realistic expectations and goals, actions and results, and measurable success” of the coming Dawg squad at your leisure.

By AltamahaDawg

April 24, 2006 09:53 PM | Link to this

Right! you lighten up Fracis. Ever heard that one? Pretty old , but a classic line. Actually, what I think is that you reread my original comments to you and now are starting to realize I was willing to discuss this on respectable terms, but you choose to instead insult me because you were so terribly offended that I made light of gambling. And then to make matters worse you started cranking out the insults to cover that. Now you see that you might just have jumped into something you really might not be supremely qualified to win. I mean what do you think, somebody that has already done everything you have, plus been in the real world (no its not a Tv show), run a business, traveled all over, raised a family, owned several houses, cant hang with your cute lil comments? And cant back up a position with any factual verocity? and BTW you can figure out exactly how old I am, I told you, but it requires doing a bit of a word problem. Oh and actually reading what I have said so far. I so much appreciate your new found “respect” for me, but some how I don’t feel the love just yet. Hell your in college, you dont have time for research? To be fair, that wasnt one of my priorities then either.

Go Enjoy college freind. Trust me. Also stop wasting cash on that silly habit. Nobody really admires that. Action Jackson , you ain’t. I am betting your dad had to take out a Home Equity loan on what USC cost you last year in halftime scores, what with PeteC obvious coaching flaw. Spend your cash chasing Co-eds instead. Now run along, the men folks need to talk about some things. (sorry , my bad)