UGA

By Bradley G

April 18, 2006 11:55 AM | Link to this

Carter, you mentioned that King ran well and is well put together. Will you please tell us what he ran in the 40, what his weight and height is, etc? Also, tell me why UGA should go after Morgan Bennett? Were there any prospects there that have UGA as the leading school of choice? Was Cam there at all? Tell me more about the combine, please. Please give us more information about your visit…PLEASE?

By Spanky

April 18, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this

Bradley,…Carter has admitted that he writes other columns, so he basically writes these, and doesn’t check back to read the comments. I can’t say that I blame him, cause we all did (kind of) gang up on him over a couple of topics. I seriously doubt that your request will go unanswered, though! Give it an hour, and “Shock’em”, “Geech”, “Godawg”, or “Animaldr” will probably provide the stats. Heck, if I had time to dig, I would! I did, however, remember reading that King grew up a dawg fan! Hopefully, I’m not getting him confused with another “colt”!

By Bradley G

April 18, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this

Spanky, it just drives me crazy that he puts a generic entry and let’s us go to town. Maybe that’s the tell-tale sign of a good blog, but I think there needs to be stats to back up Carter’s statements. I’m not a Carter fan, but I was trying to be nice for a change. VERY HARD TO DO!

By Nick- Atlanta GA

April 18, 2006 12:46 PM | Link to this

I think King is alittle more than just mildly impressive, he is one of the best running backs to come out GA in years. He ran a 4.4 in the 40.. and has one the best shuttle times of any player at the combine. He can cut across the field like Reggie Bush, and has the football speed to go with it..whoever gets him has a future Heisman on there hands..check out his videos at http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=1735805 Watch the videos then tell me what you think!!

By Spanky

April 18, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

Nick,…talk about perfect timing!! That was on a freakin’ platter! There you go, Brad!

By Shock 'em Shockley

April 18, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

King is 5-11, 196 and has run a 4.46. He was selected as the MVP of the US Army All-American combine back in January. I was told by someone who would probably know just as well as anyone that it probably will come down to Awbarn and us, but who the hell really knows.

Does anybody know why Allen Bailey from McIntosh Academy moved Miami into the lead over us? He was very high on us for a long time.

By Bradley G

April 18, 2006 01:41 PM | Link to this

Thank the UGA gods for Nick and Shock’em!

By Spanky

April 18, 2006 02:03 PM | Link to this

Shock’em,..if Bailey is that sky-scraper lineman prospect, then it doesn’t at all surprise me! They’ve somehow lured many lineman away from many schools, so I guess it would have to do with his second official visit to Miami! Max Jean-Giles almost was lured away, too!

Also, Shock’em,..Do you have my e-mail address? We are devising a “Fans of Chan” myspace page. Just let me know!

By godawg

April 18, 2006 02:06 PM | Link to this

Come on ya’ll, Carter can’t tell us everything, otherwise how would we learn to do internet research. Carter is providing us with invaluable experience that we can use in all walks of life. We all need to embrace and appreciate what he is doing for us. Thank you Carter!

By godawg

April 18, 2006 02:21 PM | Link to this

In regard to the “Fans of Chan” website Spanky is proposing: I have been in touch with Spanky directly here is some of what I wrote to him:

*”I think a FoC website would be hilarious with a few pages devoted to that mathmatical genius Reggie Ball. Charter members could help with content. I know that Cuz has (had) a FoC tee-shirt he made and brought to a game last year. We met with NCDawg and Shock’em, so I know they’d help. Could probably get some help from reality, Altamaha, animaldr and geech. I sure we could get BuLLdawg to write a disertation on the life and times of Coach Chan.

Anyway, I approve and applaud your ideas and efforts. Please proceed ahead and let me know what I can do to help.”*

Any of you who would like to contribute can email contact info to bichonherder@yahoo.com for bug and reptile screening and Spanky will be in touch.

I’m sure we can get a multitude of hits to the site next season from the hoards of bug-faithful to pay homage to that wizard of the gridiron Coach Chan “THE MAN” Gailey.

Not to mention all the money we can make selling “Chan” paraphanalia. WOOF!

By Spanky

April 18, 2006 02:34 PM | Link to this

Ultimately,..the cover idea, is Georgia football players carrying Gailey off the field, with CMR helping,…and laughing,..like I am right now! Yep, the idea are rolling in!!!

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 03:20 PM | Link to this

The local word is that Allen Bailey had a great trip to Miami just this past weekend. Maybe the newness of that visit will wear out. Georgia seems/was his favorite unless Miami truly did sway him. Appearantly he really liked Kirby Smart. Not sure why he was in the lead recruiting him from the UGA staff. So him leaving didnt help.

By Bryan G.

April 18, 2006 04:38 PM | Link to this

That King is faster than a stripper leaving a Duke lacrosse party….

By cody

April 18, 2006 04:39 PM | Link to this

Last year Miami lead for Reshad Jones at this time so I won’t give up. Allen Bailey is DE how is fast and could be a 250 pound MLB.

By truedawg

April 18, 2006 04:59 PM | Link to this

What about me guys…….just cause im not on here all the time doesnt mean im not still a founding father!! hahahhaha

By Doc Reem

April 18, 2006 05:50 PM | Link to this

Caleb is impressive to say the least in my opinion! I’ve seen numerous highlights of this guy an he’s a can’t miss prospect. I’ve only seen two other guys that can compare to him an that’s Noel Devine from Fl. and Armando Allen from Fl. All three of these backs are being recruited by GA Bulldogs and I hope we get one. If anyone gets a chance take a look at Noel Devine’s video on scout.com he’s the best of all three but not by much. But even that’s saying alot. These guy’s have the potential to take it to the house every touch! The thing I’m concerned about is when are we gonna sign a highly rated WR. We have one of the best offenses in the country and hav’nt signed a top notch WR in several years. What’s up wit that? I think it’s because Coach Eason is not a very good coach. Think about it all our WR under his direction have under acheived.

By Bryan G.

April 18, 2006 06:14 PM | Link to this

Doc…I’ve been beating the Coach Eason drum for a while. You’re right that we’ve had problems signing WRs and also developing them. Reggie Brown and Michael Johnson were two of the top high school WRs (granted Donnan signed them) and were both good college players but not great. Fred Gibson and Terrence Edwards seem to regress and not progress at UGA. I hope Mo Mass doesn’t do the same.

By ConyersDawg

April 18, 2006 06:17 PM | Link to this

Hey Doc Reem, speaking of WR’s, I hear that Isearal Troupe is really starting to make a name for himself as a WR and has the dawgs as one of his favorites. Here is the quote from Ryan Jordan at scoute:

Leading the South Georgia contingent on hand in Atlanta was Tift County’s Israel Troupe. The Blue Devil standout has been one of the hottest prospects in the state over recent weeks and his 4.49 forty ran on the flats Saturday will do nothing to cool the attention. He has great size and a frame that is already filled out. He posed match-up problems for the DB’s all day and quite possibly had more spectacular catches than any of the wideouts.

We got to remember that with the exposure to recruiting now that these kids feel like superstars. Some athletes don’t care and are serious about the teams they say they like and some of these kids milk till the very end. As a matter of fact I have heard of recruit’s silently commiting to teams and telling the coaches they are not going public with it. The kids that commit early still put up with calls but they cut down after they commit. The guys at dawgpost and ugasports have good relationships with the coaches and know when to post and not to post about inside info.

I know wareagle said that Caleb was a Auburn lean but I think he knows already he is going to be a dawg and just enjoy all the recruiting.

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 06:37 PM | Link to this

BRY please dont make me pull out the stat book again. If you say they underacheived, thats fine, its subjective, but regress is a term that can easily be disputed with the facts. Again he coached 3 of the 4 top UGA receivers EVER. Not to mention previous all american and national champions.

By Doc Reem

April 18, 2006 06:37 PM | Link to this

I’m with you Bryan G. I think CMR is gonna have to take a long hard look at that at some point very soon. We need a game breaker at that position. Given it does look like Mo Mass will be a very good reciever but what about the other five star recievers that will be on somebody’s campus next Fall. Why shouldn’t it be ours. And the drops that have plauged our team for the last few years has to be somewhat a result of coaching.

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 06:48 PM | Link to this

Doc, no argument with any of that. I just cant agree that when you lead the league in all the passing numbers consistantly and break school records left and right its as simple as saying that Eason isnt very good. If he wasnt very good he wouldnt be there.

By Doc Reem

April 18, 2006 06:52 PM | Link to this

I agree with you ConyersDawg I think Caleb is gonna be a Bulldog sooner or later also. Judging from how he talks about the program I would say he’s a GA lean contrary to what wareagle says. Speaking of Troupe he’s a good prospect as well I think he can help us. Hopefully he’ll have big Senior season so we can get a really good look. It’s just funny that we can persuade QB’S and DL’S to come to GA from all over the country but WR’S for the QB’S to throw to have been a little scarce. By the way I’m a little suprised about Allen Bailey and his high interest in Miami but not only that, it seemed he very nonchalant about GA in his comments and this dude is a real beast on the feild.

By Doc Reem

April 18, 2006 07:02 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg it’s true that we have lead many league statistics in passing for a few years and we’ve even broken records in that area. But let’s be fair GA has never really been a huge passing school untill CMR came aboard so the records weren’t all that high. Not only that but the statistics are a result of CMR’s system his phylosophy is that of a passing coach. Our guy’s have dropped passes consistantly and really have not shown much overall toughness at that position.

By animaldr

April 18, 2006 07:10 PM | Link to this

WR does seem to lag behind the rest of the team, but with Greene and shockley someone was catching it right?

Maybe UGA spreads it around more. TE prodution is also higher at UGA.

Now that Chan fellow did do one thing right- kept Calvin “the best WR on the planet” Johnson from going to UGA. Now I regret not seeing a Brown, Gibson, Calvin set with Greene at QB. But I have to think he is the real “regress” candidate. At least against UGA and Minter/Oliver!

I think WR may be surprisingly strong at UGA this fall. But it won’t come from just one guy.

By RxDawg

April 18, 2006 07:13 PM | Link to this

I wouldn’t quite write off Auburn yet. Those guys cant keep there fingers off our players and have been known to steal a few from us. I remember when Trey Blackmon was UGA all the way. I even had some inside concections to where he was leaning since I am from the same town. In the end, he went to AU. But, none the less, we all know who has a better program/school so most players will make the correct choice. You can’t help if some get lead astray!

By ConyersDawg

April 18, 2006 07:55 PM | Link to this

I agree animaldr. More then ever WR’s truly have a chance to step up and shine. It will be real interesting to see how mo mass respondes to more attention this year. When they study the game film on this kid they will give a lot more attention then last year.

I also want to see how AJ Bryant respondes. It’s his time to shine. He has all the ability with speed and athletism.

By War Eagle

April 18, 2006 08:15 PM | Link to this

Conyers Dawg, DrugDawg, word is UGA wants the services of Dwyer,of Kell HS before King. UGA will not get both running backs due to playing time.Caleb wants to reside at a true RunningBack U…where you can the ball 20-25 times a game behind a solid offense line and gain a 1000 yards plus. How long has this been absent at UGA, since Mark Richt arrived? Brad Lester will be the back at Auburn when Kenny Irons leaves with the Heisman(you have to think positive). Caleb will slide right in after lester has done his number. If Caleb sign today it would be with Auburn, January or Feb 2007, who knows just a 17 year old kid.

By Bill

April 18, 2006 08:38 PM | Link to this

Another big time back here in Georgia that is as talented as King, but hasn’t drawn the attention is Carl Robinson from Riverside Military in Gainesville. He rushed for over 2,000 yards last season and is a true physical speciman. The Bulldogs would be wise to get on the band wagon to lure him to Athens.

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 08:59 PM | Link to this

animaldr, said it all.

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 09:17 PM | Link to this

Doc, I agree we had much room for improvement, getting open, hangin on, and great point about the toughness. I was just putting it into perspective. I can think of several position coaches that could have been in the hotseat at various times just as well. Funny how don’t linger on a QB totally missing a pass that he should have made, blown line assignments, but we remember the drops from WR. The critical fumbles hurt us far more last year IMO.

And not to bring this debate back but CMR runs more than he passes. And many of the passing records pre-dates the CMR era, so lets give Eason some credit. Just a little?

By Bryan G.

April 18, 2006 09:57 PM | Link to this

Altamaha, we’ve consistently had the best WRs in the SEC, too. So, shouldn’t we lead in passing? Remember when we had: Gary, Gibson, Edwards, Johnson, and Brown? (Ha ha…you and I definitely disagree on this.)

I mean, OF COURSE we’ve been breaking receiving records. We’ve never passed it as much as we have the past 5 years (except for 1993 and 1994 when we basically ran the run ‘n shoot). So it stands to reason that someone like Edwards would be the all-time leading receiver and Gibson would get a lot of yards, too, even though both of them greatly underperformed aside from their first years.

Greene was one of the most accurate QBs ever but completed less than 60% of his passes b/c of all the drops. HE holds the records for passing efficiency, passing yards, and career TDs. All the records are either he or Zeier (who was the first QB to play 4 years in a passing offense at UGA…Greene wsa the second).

The point is that you can’t just use stats to say that the WRs have been good. They keep dropping the ball and don’t make enough big plays, period. That falls on Eason. You can’t say that Edwards, Gibson, or even Brown got better as they were here. You can look at the stats for that!

By ConyersDawg

April 18, 2006 10:33 PM | Link to this

no way wareagle! tenn. has showed you can pile up all-american running backs first of all and Ga. lands them year after year.

I guess you forgot Musa Smith toting the rock for a thousand yard season. Richt has no problem having one back carry the rock for 20 to 25 times a game. He will go with who’s hot. If you were the coach of the dawgs you would play all our stud backs too!

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 10:59 PM | Link to this

Bryan , Brown had 200 more yards every year he was here,LOOK it up. Edwards records were tops in SEC all time not just UGA so that has nothign to do with us just learning the forward pass a few yrs ago, which is not true. Gibson was injured mid point, so his carreer stats are odd, but no way was he not a better receiver, blocker, player, his senior year than his fresh, that just silly. We never won the SEC in 2002 without Gibson. If stats mean nothing then how about this, why look at wins and losses. or rankings? Dont tell me Eason deserves no credit. You just cant ignore that our passing game has been tops in the SEC. CMR having success is not an argument as to why a position coach deserve no credit. Thats like saying Greene was winniest QB despite Bobo. And when will we stop inacurately saying CMR passes a lot? Look up Donnans pass/run ratio.

Maybe Eason is just the luckiest guy in college football? He just coincidentally was on FSU during their best years and then UGA during ours. “Not very good coaches” dont fool anyone and would not be in that kind of situation. You arent the WR coach on the best SEC team over the past 5 years because the head coach likes you.

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2006 11:03 PM | Link to this

damn you conyers ,you beat me to the Musa Smith punch. Haynes hd a 700 yard season too. And one game with 39 carries, several over 20. We are runing 3 because thats the situation now. And its YPC that matter, the rest works itself out.

By northwestDawg

April 18, 2006 11:27 PM | Link to this

I really don’t like to make members of our “Nation” mad but WE DO HAVE AND HAVE HAD A PROBLEM AT WR! Why? don’t know because I’m sitting out here a long way away. I’ve made a lot of PAC 10 people aware of our Dawgs and whether it’s church on Sunday morning or people I work with in the travel business, the question asked more than any other is: your team dropped a lot of balls yesterday or last Sat. MR has the ultimate responsibility and I really believe that he has a tendency to take loyalty to far. No team is NOT going to have dropped passes but there is no excuse for the way our WR drop passes. Something has to change or it’s going to haunt us even more in the future. It’s on MR shoulders and he will do something to correct the problem. If that means demoting the coach.

By Bryan G.

April 18, 2006 11:39 PM | Link to this

Altamaha,

I like that argument MUCH better. You can’t say that “because we’re breaking school receiving records, Eason is a good coach” because we’ve never passed as much. I bet Nebraska’s QBs have SHATTERED their receiving records in the past 2 years under Callahan.

Here’s the main point: I’m not saying Eason is a bad coach or satan or anything. But what I am saying is that we drop A LOT of balls and that our wideouts haven’t really had a “wow” under Eason. UGA has the talent to have that, IMO.

Don’t you feel like every year you hear “Greene/Shockley’s completion percentage is really good…and if the WRs hadn’t dropped those 3-5 balls today, it would have been better”.

We can agree to disagree on Eason, but surely you can agree the the dropped balls the past 4 years have driven you up the wall, right?

By DawginMichigan

April 19, 2006 01:41 AM | Link to this

Just want to say that receivers drop balls at all schools, and it’s become really common for people to get all hyped up about it and make a stink when a ball is dropped. Maybe, MAYBE, we drop a ball or two a game more than we should, but it’s just a fact. Calvin Johnson drops one ball at Yech v. NC State and nobody will shut up about it.

Also, I’m not really sure what Eason could do about drops. Our recievers do a fantastic job of blocking downfield and they run good routes, both of which open up lanes for our running backs. There’s a method to the madness and to run a guy out of town that has got 2-4 of the players on the field making a difference EVERY PLAY is kinda silly to me. If we start to see the WR’s loafing or being winded, then you can run him out. I say give him the benefit of the doubt for now, and just deal with the drops.

By AltamahaDawg

April 19, 2006 05:47 AM | Link to this

Droped balls not near as bad as fumbles. Wr have made as many big plays as Rb lately. Wr have lost not near as many games as line or db or rbs. Drops are just part of it. I remember Graham muffing one against LSU that literally lost the game.

DJ and Greene had like , Im going to say 500 incompletions during career. Are you suggesting that was significantly skewed by a handful of drops? Why arent you al over Bobo for all those that hit somebody in the feet, or over their head?

If neb is doing that then you have to give credit to the WR coach. just becasue somebody is passing more doesnt mean nobody deserves credit on the other end. Trying doesnt equal doing.

Yes dropes drive me crazy. so does missing 2 Fg against Fl. He is a skill player too. suppost to make those.

By AltamahaDawg

April 19, 2006 06:08 AM | Link to this

NW, you know I wouldnt get mad about any of this. Im just saying drops are way down the list of thigs that have killed us lately, and not entirely the fault of the coach.

By reality check

April 19, 2006 06:22 AM | Link to this

DawginMichigan is right when he says receivers at all college teams drop balls. It is frustrating and very visible, but it is also universal. When the other guy does it there is a sigh of relief and on to the next play, but when our team drops the ball it sticks in our craw. That is just the nature of the football fan. I assure you that fans of every school in the SEC complain about their team dropping the ball too much.

By LuellaDawg

April 19, 2006 07:35 AM | Link to this

reality check, The really good thing is that CMR has bought those tennis ball shooters and the WRs and I hope the defensive backs are working with catching those bouncy little boogers. I think it is going to make a huge differance.

By Shock 'em Shockley

April 19, 2006 08:56 AM | Link to this

Looks like Doc Reem is now our recruiting expert. Great post, Doc. Please keep them coming.

What do you know about Eric Berry? Has he given any indication as to which way he’s leaning. I heard he had an unbelievable combine and may be one of the top two-way prospects in the country.

Finally, does anyone know if Morgan Burnett is related to Cap Burnett?

By reality check

April 19, 2006 09:16 AM | Link to this

I sure hope you are right Luella. They have used those machines beginning late last year but the results weren’t evident in the spring game. Texas Tech appears to have had success with it, but then look how Alabama shut them down in the bowl game. They had some dropped balls and I think the defense played a part.

To respond to Carter’s original point about recruiting services being inaccurate, he is right. Historically they have been very inaccurate in predicting success at the next level. It is really hard to tell how an 18 year old is going to develop. In fact, even the pros have a hard time predicting how a 21 or 22 year old will develop. I wonder about the trend toward recruiting even younger players.

By gator the dog catcher

April 19, 2006 09:19 AM | Link to this

The Atlanta combine results are up now on Scout.com. The link that was posted in an earlier post was the 2005 combine. Caleb King did not participate in the measurements (40, shuttle, etc). Eric Berry led the way with a 4.31 40 yard dash. The most impressive skill player testing wise, was Roddy Jones (RB)out of Chamblee. Jones had a 4.42 40 yard and a 4.00 shuttle, and was the only player to post near the top in every category.

By reality check

April 19, 2006 09:54 AM | Link to this

Godawg, Spanky, as a charter member of the Fans of Chan club, of course I am in and will email Spanky directly a little later. One thing I would like to share here is the most fruitful source of info for the site is on the Tech blog.

By gator the dog catcher

April 19, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this

Not to rip on Carter, but I just reread his opening article and I don’t know how he saw King run the 40 or the shuttle. He is not listed as participating, as there were also rumors that King would not participate before the combine. I could be wrong. Players can choose not to list times, but their names will still be listed along with height and weight. I could be wrong here. Anybody else hear the same? I do agree with Richt on one thing. Dwyer over King.

By ConyersDawg

April 19, 2006 10:07 AM | Link to this

Great, even a gator fan had to beat me to that post. When I saw the info on Caleb I had to do a double check too because I heard he had not participated. Regardless, he is a thoroughbred and Carter recognizes that. You don’t get named the mvp at San Antonio where over 500 kids came with out being good.

Shock’em, Morgan is Cap’s little brother. Let’s hope Cap is in Morgan ear because he is a good one! The info about Eric Berry is his father played at Tenn. and that he is an early lean there. They also said that Georgia will not let him out without a fight. They want Eric Berry bad. I believe he plays for Shockley’s dad and I hope that is a good thing. Shock’s dad might not be the biggest fan of Richt anymore.

I agree with both sides on the WR issue. It does seem that we have dropped a lot of balls over the years. I also know that has nothing to do with the coaches. I missed tackles and ran through the wrong holes all the time in high school but that had nothing to do with my coach. I just was not concentrating enough. I do think Richt is concerned and he is doing what he can. He mentions it in practise and he has brought in the tennis ball machines. I hope that Tony Wilson becomes a Peter Warrick type of WR. We need a quick, flashy, and can make people miss player.

By gator the dog catcher

April 19, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this

Conyers - Berry plays at Creekside, and Shockley’s dad is at North Clayton, which is where Morgan Burnette plays. I wonder if Carter saw Hershel Walker participate in the combine? Just kidding. Couldn’t resist.

By Shock 'em Shockley

April 19, 2006 10:30 AM | Link to this

I think Tony Wilson has that Peter Warrick type shake after watching clips of him. He makes people look silly, which is what was so enjoyable about watching Warrick. The stable is really getting full with guys like that i.e. Asher, Remarcus, Evans, etc.

Did anybody notice how quick Asher Allen turned around in the endzone and got to full speed. It seems like he was at the 5 yard line, after intercepting the pass 5 yards deep in the endzone, in one move. By the time Durham realized he had the ball he was at the 15 doing about 90. I kept rewinding it and was in awe of how smooth and quick he is.

Some receivers just have a knack for coming down with the ball. People CAN improve their catching ability to a certain degree, but there is still just a sixth sense about adjusting to the ball, getting it at the highest point and bringing it in that can’t be taught.

I’m with Conyers about being on both sides of the WR issue.

By Shock 'em Shockley

April 19, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

Was that a tasteful joke by Gayturd about Herschel?

I’m flabbergasted! You are much more pleasant when you stick to insightful comments with a touch of good natured ribbing, Gator.

By ConyersDawg

April 19, 2006 10:44 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe I’m saying thanks to a gator. Honestly gtdc, who is going to anchor your o-line this year. I see your boy Leak getting crushed this year. And give me a name at cb and why you think your corners will be good.

I bet you after the Tenn. game you don’t come on these blogs till the week leading up to the dawgs game. After that we will probably never hear of you unless it’s under another name.

I really would love to hear your opinion of how your gators look and not just say the spread option offense is what will make you guys win.

By gator the dog catcher

April 19, 2006 11:10 AM | Link to this

Corners look to be Webb and Atkins. Atkins was one of the most highly sought after corners 2 years ago. Also the McCullom twins may see alot of action. I still want to see Hornsby back at safety with Kyle Jackson. The line looks like Codrington, Medder, Miller, and Tartt, with Rissler at Center possibly. Jason Watkins and Ronnie Wilson could take over a spot by the fall though. This is a young but very talented line. Who will anchor? That remains to be seen. The good thing about our offense is that it is not a traditional drop back passing game. If an end want to bull rush the option will toast him. This offense plays on the aggressiveness of the defense rather than trying to overmatch them.

By gator the dog catcher

April 19, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this

Conyers - I’m sure that after the early matchup with Spurrier, you will be laying low as well.

By Doc Reem

April 19, 2006 11:17 AM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg you stated that fumbles have hurt us just as much or more than drops but that’s not really true. (This year) we did have issuse in big games but drops have plagued us since T.Edwards and the FL GAME. (Every year) we have huge drops that almost define the season as far as being a great team and a very good team. If we didn’t have that drop that year we play for the National Championship. This year when we played FL again we have a drop at the begining of the game that could have set tone early. But instead of our WR’s and TE being ready to step up and make every play to help an inexperienced QB, mentally we’re not ready. Auburn game drops again! It’s not really that I’m bashing EASON or WR’s but that’s the area that we have not developed to their potential for whatever reason and it may take a coaching change to do that. I mean we the commentators start talking about it gets embarassing and redundant.

By Doc Reem

April 19, 2006 11:28 AM | Link to this

Oh, one other thing,(the main thing) our drops come when guys are wide open! Wide open! We lack toughness at that postion and IT HAS TO start with EASON. I just think it has to mentioned because this is what influenced the DB’s to step up and shine this past season.

By GaDawg53

April 19, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

Wareagle, I am not saying UGA is going to sign Caleb King. At the beginning of the 05 season I would say we had less than 20%. But things have been changing, at a pretty fast rate, and if today was signing day he would sign with UGA. Your info on Dwyer is incorrect as well, he is #3 on our list behind King and Allen, plus your info on how King would like to be used in an offense is incorrect. As of April 18, he does not want to be lined up in the backfield carrying the ball 25-30 times a game. He would like 20-25 touches, this would include returns, carries and catches, he wants to be put in the slot as well. Like you say, no one knows what is going to happen next Feb, but your info on Caleb is outdated.

By Doc Reem

April 19, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this

GaDawg53 your on point with that comment. Caleb wants to be used like Reggie Bush was at USC. So running the from the I 30 times a game is not going to appeal to him.

By SunDawg

April 19, 2006 02:35 PM | Link to this

I thought they came up with the solution for dropped balls in The Replacements with Kenau Reeves. I think the combination of dropped passes and fumbles at critical periods of the game are what really hurt us last year.

You guys have any opinions about commerical time outs killing drives? It may just be my imaginagion, but during the sUGAr bowl GEORGIA was driving, one team called a time out, which brought on a host of commericals, and by the time play resumed the momentum was gone. Any thoughts?

By northwestDawg

April 19, 2006 03:24 PM | Link to this

Out here because I’ve been taking about SEC football and

the Dawgs in particular in PAC 10 country, a lot of people are more aware of the SEC. The most asked question by far wether it be Sunday morning or during the work week is: why does your team drop so many balls. Not fumbles, nor play calling but dropped passes. Something has been wrong some place. Where and what it is I don’t know but MR should. I believe that MR takes loyalty to a fault sometimes and this may be one of them. He”s conservative in his play calling and I guess will always be so that puts extra emphasis on the passing game and not dropping balls. It does appear that he’s now putting more energy into that part of our “O” as well he should. Now, time will tell if Eason is the man or not and if not will MR demote him and put someone else in his place or will he remain loyal to a fault.

By War Eagle

April 19, 2006 03:50 PM | Link to this

Ga Dawg53, my info comes from Auburn TiGer web site which has been accountable past couple of years. I know him and Brad Lester are biG buddies and his parents as of last Friday like Auburn and the coaching staff. they probably tell all schools the same if they have an interest. If King comes UGA way, I hope we can land Dwyer or Roddy. Atlanta area is full of RB and athletes….AUBURN WILL GET THEIR SHARE AS IN THE LAST 25-30 YEARS… especially offensive lineman ….. 53,40% of our roster is from GA.You can`t be a SISSY and recruit with UGA, if you are, see you in the Music Bowl maybe!!!

By ConyersDawg

April 19, 2006 03:53 PM | Link to this

you go gadawg53, I’m with you. I also think that Richt will bust out some Warrick Dunn plays for Noel Devine. You have to be intrigued. I think that’s how Fl. St was able to land L. Booker.

Doc Ream you have a solid arguement but do you really think we lack toughness in our WR’s. Mental lapses yes, toughness, I don’t know about that. Sean Baily maybe not as tough.

By ConyersDawg

April 19, 2006 04:31 PM | Link to this

You guys need to go to rivals100 and check out the video footage of Sturdivant. It’s free. Just hit the link under the video screen where it says “uga nabs fast rising prospect. Dominating guys! He is a good one.

Wareagle, I saw you mention Roddy Jones. He will be one to watch this season. He is a great athlete and knows what to do with the ball.

By Junior Rosegreen

April 19, 2006 04:50 PM | Link to this

Caleb King will sign with the Auburn Tigers. He will already have his High School degree so why would he go to UGA? He will follow the likes of Stephen Davis, Rudi Johnson, Carnell Williams, Ronnie Brown, and Kenny Irons. RXDawg, if you consider the team who has won the last two games as well as 7 of the last 12, then yes he will go to the better program….Auburn. Not to mention we have the highest APR ranking of all Public Universities!!! P.S. Tell Reggie Brown I found a couple of his teeth in my helmet the other day.

By Doc Reem

April 19, 2006 06:26 PM | Link to this

Hey Junior Rosegreen I bet Reggie Brown could buy plenty of teeth to replace the ones in your helmet as he comanded an NFL first rounders salary. Ahhhh, what round did you get drafted. Ahhhh I don’t think they even have a round that far down. Save it! Do we need to pull out the records for the last five years and SEC Championships? I think not? Bow down the the Defending SEC Champs. You guys lost to Wisconsin 24-10

By Doc Reem

April 19, 2006 06:36 PM | Link to this

ConyersDawg, I guess what I mean is having the (mental toughness) to make the play when it presents itself. I just look at our receivers and they never seem to never turn the corner so to speak in their development. Except for R.Brown and he waited late in his career to do it and he even suffered from cases of the drops. So to me I just think the WR coaches have got to demand better so that the players can get their heads in the game, and then maybe their butts will follow.

By Doc Reem

April 19, 2006 06:42 PM | Link to this

By the way ConyerDawg Sturdivant is a bad a@#. He’s gonna open alot holes for GA running backs. I mean this dude wipes out the whole side on some plays. I hear he’s text messaging Caleb and some of the other recruits on the regular.

By animaldr

April 19, 2006 07:51 PM | Link to this

Not to change the subject- But…

Did any one see that the SEC head official- Bobby Gaston retired! Now I’m sure he is the world’s nicest guy. But, he is a GT alumni and has a history of making several close/controversial calls against UGA. At least one that was completely false and gave GT the game.

For several years when the GT/UGA game was in Athens the ACC crew seemed to lean to GT. At GT the SEC crew seemed to lean to GT - was it because of Gaston?

Does any one have any thoughts?

By War Eagle

April 19, 2006 07:58 PM | Link to this

Hey Doc, UGA has been very consistant since Mark Richt come aboard, but Auburn people and most good UGA suporters know Auburn and Florida has been thorn in the Dawgs side, so forget the SEC championship, you deserve the results, but really and truly both schools have kept UGA out of the “Big Show”. This is competitive fight excisting in the SEC , it just so happens UGA has a problem with Auburn and Florida in winning the BIG game. Mark Richt LOST the 2002 Auburn-UGA game(24-17) with his poor clock management plays on the 2 yard line.Last year 4th and forever, poor coaching in the secondary, lost 31-30. Florida has beat Coach Richt, Donnan, Goff with UGA having the superior team at times.. CMR has done very good in W-L percentage, but has not WON the big games betweem AU and Fl.Getting to SEC game will not be like it was last year, for UGA every year, you got to win the BIG ones.

By War Eagle

April 19, 2006 10:06 PM | Link to this

correction: The 24-17 score was in 2001, not 2002.

By Scott

April 20, 2006 03:55 AM | Link to this

It’s amazing how quickly the Auburn fans forget about their team’s underacheiving ways up until 2 years ago. The same folks that wanted to run Tubs out of town now act like he’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. No offense WarEagle, but I don’t get the point of your post. UGA has played in the same number of MNC games(none) and more SECG under MR than Auburn has under TT. And sorry guys, you didn’t play in a the BCS championship game 2 years ago so you can call yourselves some kind of champs on Toomer’s corner, but noone else is buying it, nor your fans’ absurd claims of winning the SEC last year.

By War Eagle

April 20, 2006 04:18 AM | Link to this

Scott, I gave UGA and CMR credit, they have done very good and will continue, but my point has nothing to do with Auburn failed here or there…you have problems beating Auburn and Florida compared to other teams on your schedule. I can understand your frustration especially with Florida, Auburn went through the same when Coach Bryant owned the SEC.The rule of thumb at Auburn and Bammer, you lose 4 in a row to your rival…..good-bye coach.

By reality check

April 20, 2006 07:39 AM | Link to this

Bobby Gaston’s replacement is a Tech alum too. I don’t think it will matter though. They can’t change the calls after the game.

By Shock 'em Shockley

April 20, 2006 09:56 AM | Link to this

Maybe somebody already mentioned this, because I dont have time to read ALL of the posts, but Scout.com has ranked Georgia as Kicker U, Tight End U and we’re tied with Tennessee for DT U. They still have several positions left, but a DAMN good start.

We should get a look at Tailback U:

With Garrison Hearst, Mack Strong, Terrell Davis, Gary, Musa and the current studs we certainly could make a case.

One could also make a case with all of the OL and Safety’s we’ve sent to the NFL.

By crs

April 20, 2006 11:07 AM | Link to this

Can anyone put up King’s numbers from last year against the Brookwood’s and the better competition Parkview played?

By Robert

April 20, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this

Wareagle, looks like you cannot win the big one either. Just ask the Georgia Tech folks how you stack up against them. Forget about LSU, you won’t beat them this year either.

As far a academics, Auburn is not in Georgia’s class. Ask all the Auburn students from Georgia why they could not get into the Georgia and had no problems getting into the Barn School! You will always be a Georgia wannabee!

By ConyersDawg

April 20, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

Shock’em, I was thinking the same thing about tailback U, we also have Veron Haynes and Patrick Pass who played really well this past year for New England. They really pick more off of who is producing though in the nfl. So we might not get it if a school has more backs who are starting and producing.

crs, I believe Caleb had his worst game of the year or it was Cameron Smith who had his worst, sorry no statistics. There was a lot of hype about it though in the ajc high school section.

Did any of you hear Colin Herd today? They did a thing on the top 10 college programs of all time. The florida fans showed their stupidity and Colin called them out! This one cat said “how can you have fl. st. lsu, and georgia in their and not florida.” Colin pointed out he didn’t have all 3 in his top 10 and (shows how well he was listening) then asked him what was florida football before spurrier and after. He said you were a nobody before then! The first thing I thought was gatorthedawgcatcher has called “the herd show” and got called out. lol.

By Spanky

April 20, 2006 01:31 PM | Link to this

Hey Conyers,..was that on TV, or streaming video? That’s funny as hell!!

By gator the dog catcher

April 20, 2006 02:02 PM | Link to this

No Conyers, I did not call the “Herd Show”. If it had been me, I would have had an arsenal of comebacks ready for him.

By Shock 'em Shockley

April 20, 2006 02:19 PM | Link to this

I knew I left out somebody! How could I forget those two. Thats great about Colin Herd, I knew I liked that guy for some reason. Glad to know that unbiased people see UF reached their pinnacle in the 90’s, too.

It’s been an ugly slide back down to mediocrity for ‘em.

Gay Gotors!

By gator the dog catcher

April 20, 2006 02:46 PM | Link to this

News Flash - The NCAA has just pulled the National Championship from Texas. Apparently, Colin Herd and UGAY complained that Texas was not deserving of the national championship since they did not win enough back in the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.

By Sally Mae Johnson

April 20, 2006 05:44 PM | Link to this

Why that’s the most absurd comparison I’ve ever heard. Through the 80’s, The Gators had never won a conference title, much less a NC. In the 60’s and 70’s, if I’m not mistaken, coach Darrell Royal led Texas to 3-4 NC’s and several conference titles. Yessir, Texas is a bonafide program, like a few SEC schools: LSU, UGA, AL, etc.

By ConyersDawg

April 20, 2006 06:03 PM | Link to this

Hey spanky, it was on 680 the fan. The tuskalosa sp? paper in alabama did the top ten all time programs and the herd show did their own omitting teams that one championships from the early day to 55’. So teams like minnesota who i believe have 6 national titles and army were not included. The people went nuts asking why their teams were not in. He said Georgia would have made it had it had won another championship. But the gator fan was the best of all. I was rolling. He called the florida program nothing till spurrier and now they are back to that status!

By jon

April 20, 2006 07:46 PM | Link to this

Speaking of delusional Florida fans (okay, maybe it’s a little late):

At a Christmas party a couple of years ago I was trading barbs with a Florida alum. I pulled out the fact that Kentucky had won the SEC years before they had. He immediately went to screaming that there was no such thing as an SEC champion until 1992 - the year the conference expanded to twelve teams and coincidentally, I believe, the same year Florida got off of probation.

By BullDawg Rick

April 20, 2006 08:02 PM | Link to this

CRS…

Found this on Rivals:

Only sophomore in the state of Georgia to be named to the 5A first-team all-state.

Rush        Rec.        KOR

STATISTICS Att Yds Avg TD No Yds Avg TD No Avg TD
2004 (So.) 125 936 7.5 12 12 397 33.1 4 11 47.7 3
2005 (Jr.) 346 2,768 8.0 19 9 188 20.9 1 - - -
Parkview’s Caleb King won the 100 at 10.94

By gator the dog catcher

April 21, 2006 08:50 AM | Link to this

How does it feel to be 1-4 vs a team that is “back to nothing” since Spurrier left? Maybe Colin Terd can answer that one.

By SunDawg

April 21, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this

You’ll need to excuse newt-boy for his rambling comments. The pollen count is up today in the Ocala National Forest, working its way into his trailer and affecting his brain. This summer it will be the heat and in the fall, psychodelic mushrooms. Don’t expect coherent comments from him until winter when he travels to South Florida for the Outback Bowl.

By gator the dog catcher

April 21, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

Yes I was visiting Sundawg at his trailer home, and the pollen was very bad. It was part of our outreach program to the impoverished and mentally challenged. After spending some time there it is obvious that you can take Sundawg out of the trailer, but you can’t take the trailer out of Sundawg.

Don’t expect ANY comments out of Sundawg after October.

By JoHn

April 21, 2006 12:07 PM | Link to this

Seriously, if you want to talk about the all-time greatest programs in the SEC, UF, after their impressive 12 yr. run, would be top 6 or 7. That’s nothing to be ashamed of. If you would have told a true blue Gator fan that back in the 80’s, they probably wouldn’t have believed you. Give credit where credit is due. Here is my top team list:

 the 30's and 40's)

By JoHn

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

I forgot to mention that I am referring to football programs, not overall athletic programs.

By gator hator

April 21, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

Gator the dog catcher,

You are the typical jean shorts wearing, sidewalk Florida fan. You couldnt get into UF if your life depended on it, much less any other decent school in the SEC. When your beloved Gators actually start beating the chikins, LSU tigers, Alabamas, Allbarns of the world, then maybe you would see how it feels to compete for SEC championships again. Last time I checked you guys have 6 SEC championships compared to our 12, so keep trying, its funny trying to watch your spread butter option attack try to work against SEC defenses. Good luck this year with your brutal schedule, I predict you will already have at least 2 or 3 SEC losses before we beat you in Jacksonville. Then all the Oscar Meyer hype will be over, and you will begging Mr. Spurrier to take it easy on you in the swamp!

Take your GED and gel hair back to Micanopy or where ever you live down there in that p** hole state.

By SunDawg

April 21, 2006 01:29 PM | Link to this

Hator, let’s not attack the entire state due to the comments of one demented newt. I’m been converting the lost down here for nearly 30 years now and can verify that Florida, the State, can be DAWG heaven. The northern part of the state, particularly between Ocala and Lake City, is AFU, but the remainer is pretty nice. And if things get too quiet, well, hurricane season begins next month.

By Gator Hator

April 21, 2006 02:32 PM | Link to this

Sun,

I apologize for attacking the state, I shouldnt have done that. I actually enjoy going to Destin, Steinhatchee, and the Keys. Its the UF sidewalk alumni, North Fla. rednecks, and all the yankees living at the beaches which can tarnish the states image and make me form generalizations as a whole. Especially idiots like gator the dog catcher.

By gator the dog catcher

April 21, 2006 02:56 PM | Link to this

Gator Baiter - you say that the spread option can’t work in the SEC?????????????? I guess you missed the earlier conversations about how UGAY was 0-2 vs the spread option last year. I like your original thought about the spread option not working in the SEC. I’m sure you didn’t hear that one on ESPN. That was what they were saying before the season in ‘05, not what they are saying now. Only leghumpers like yourself who don’t know much about football keep repeating old theories that were proven wrong.

By Gator hator

April 21, 2006 03:33 PM | Link to this

Dog catcher,

and I guessed you missed the part where we were SEC champions last year?, chump. Tell it to me when you go to the dome for more than the peach bowl. I guess all that gel has gone to your idiotic brain. Good luck again in the outback bowl, loser.

By Junior Rosegreen

April 21, 2006 05:19 PM | Link to this

I think I just ran over another one of your pathetic WR’s. Oh well

By War Eagle

April 22, 2006 02:13 PM | Link to this

Hey Robert, I post on this blog because i enjoy people like Congers Dawg, AltanathaDawg, crs, geechee, SomaonDawg and others, I never been critical with names toward UGA. I always complimented CMR and the Dawgs,so if you can say nasty words toward Auburn go right ahead, you and BullDog are probably the only ones who read your garbage…By the way I have stressed many times about our GT loses on this blog, so you did`nt mention NO cherry there.

By Robert

April 23, 2006 11:05 PM | Link to this

Well Mr. War Eagle, plainsman, tiger,Barner or whatever is the flavor of the month.

It seems to me from reading your many many posts that you are more than obsessed with the Georgia program and want to enlighten all of us Georgia fans time and time again on the state of OUR program on this Georgia Blog. I’m sure it pleases you to be such a regular.

While your tigers may have won some big games over Georgia in the past few years, we still win the championships more than you historically and in the last five years.

Academically, Georgia left you boys in the dust a long time ago so don’t even try to go there with your APR stuff!

It is America, but you can take your bragging about Auburn’s academics and football program to one of those Alabama papers that named you the national champions in 2004 and SEC champions in 2005. We don’t buy it sonny!

By SunDawg

April 24, 2006 11:38 AM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS GYMDAWGS!! And GOLFDAWGS!
It’s Monday and it’s GOOD TO BE A DAWG.

War Eagle, I apologize for the rudeness of a few (very few I hope) members of the DAWG NATION. I enjoy reading your posts and appreciate the give and take you have with most of the regulars. I really, really appreciate Ronnie Brown being down here as a Dolphin (and not as a running back in the SEC last year). ‘Nuff said, keep on postin’.

By crs

April 24, 2006 12:03 PM | Link to this

War eagle, don’t take anything personal from some on here, I too enjoy hearing what a knowledgeable fan of any school has to say, thats what makes Gator so easy to ignore because he says nothing of value to ever say. I have no problem with Auburn and like to see them do well, I find our programs similar and with similar booster situations that are sometimes embarrassing. We have the two best young coaches in the league right now, jury is out on on Urban and Ed at Miss.. I suspect we will battle many times in the coming years for league championships and at some point a NC. On a seperate subject, I was kind of disappointed to see Clausen go to ND, helps UGA on paper, but I would have liked to see us battle him for the next three or four years.

By Spanky

April 24, 2006 12:22 PM | Link to this

CRS,..I completely agree with you about J. Clauson! We always know how to handle the Clausons!…even with one hand tied behind their backs!!

Also, just when you think that you’ve seen the most arrogant Clauson, the next one in line opens his mouth! God, is there another “clueless Clauson” in the liter?

By Spanky

April 24, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this

War Eagle,…ditto Sundawgs’ remarks! Your comments have always been classy and insightful. Keep it up!

By crs

April 24, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

The Clausen’s daddy is a piece of work, I am glad we never rally went after those boys. I will be interested to see how he fares at ND. Nothing less than atleast one NC will be a success so my gut feel is he will be remembered when all is said and done much like Chris Simms at Texas - couldn’t ever win the big one when it mattered.

By War Eagle

April 24, 2006 02:59 PM | Link to this

SunDawg, Ronnie Brown will do a better job this year than last for several reason: rookie, SmokinJoe is gone and Dolphins will be better up front. I think they have the right coach, Front office to make a stride forward this year. Tampa Bay and Carolina will also be teams to beat. The jury is still out with me on Falcons and VICK. I would never take anything away from the Dawgs, I think CMR is one of the top coaches and recruiters in the country behind Brown, Texas, Carroll, Southern Cal. Auburn has a great coach, but cant take the stand with these coaches in recruiting. Coach Tuberville stays between 8-14 nation wide, while CMR stays 3-6.Thanks for the support, I really enjoy blogging with the Dawgs.

By gdawginkalamazoo

April 24, 2006 03:32 PM | Link to this

War Eagle , Like most above I do like most of your posts and the way you go about it. And I agree with a lot of it. However, did you say 7 of 12? That sounds more like a balanced rivalry than someone getting dominated. Now our recent record against those Darwinian rejects is a problem.

By gdawginkalamazoo

April 24, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this

Hey looking at some of gator’s comments above did I miss something? A couple of his post sound like someone with football knowledge. Is he now taking his medications?

By ConyersDawg

April 24, 2006 04:14 PM | Link to this

Robert I don’t know if you are a new poster here but wareagle is our boy.

By Robert

April 24, 2006 04:41 PM | Link to this

To Spanky,CRS and others that enjoy War Eagle’s posts. I guess I might have been a little rough on your feather friend, War Eagle and I know his posts are classy for the most part. I apologize for my insensitivity. I know there are lot of other posters on this blog that make War Eagle look great!

I just think it’s a little comical to see the war eagle crowd size up the state of affairs at Georgia when they hate us so much.I would be willing to bet that War Eagle fits that mold too.

I have lots of Auburn friends in Atlanta and there is not a single one of them that ever has anything good to say about UGA, not one.I never understood why until recently.

I used to pull for the SEC and Auburn when Georgia did not play them but never again. I guess I have learned to hate the Auburn crowd now because of all the crap I hear them spew. They owned Georgia and Alabama now you know and their academics are better too. It’s halarious to hear them talk.

It’s not that they are not good people, it’s their message that speaks volume. That message is they hate Georgia because we do win the championships when they don’t and many of them cannnot get into Georgia in the first place.

You can shake hands with the Auburn folks all day long but don’t be fooled. Their jealousy and distain for Georgia is real and overbearing at times.

By Robert

April 24, 2006 04:52 PM | Link to this

ConyersDawg, I do know that War eagle is your boy. I don’t post much here but I am a regular on DawgVent and a long time recruiter and supporter of UGA. I know I was a little rough on Wareagle and I have apologized to him.

I know ya’ll have your little fraternity thing going on so I won’t be a pest. Just blowing some steam at the Auburn crowd once in a while! They need to be reminded occasionally that they are still Georgia wannabees.