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By JT

November 29, 2006 04:10 PM | Link to this

Yeah, and UGA has beaten a top five Auburn team and the team Va. Tech couldn’t beat to get into the ACC title game. Both of those teams are still ranked too.

Wouldn’t you say that UGA is one of the hottest teams in the SEC right now?

These teams have had similar seasons, and both have very bright futures. This may be one of the better bowl matchups if the Gator Bowl doesn’t screw us by pushing Tech down to the Peach and UGA to the Music City.

By hotdawg

November 29, 2006 04:16 PM | Link to this

Tech beat them in Blacksburg by 11! We should be able to hang at least 30 on them in the dome. Another advantage for us is they are used to playing ACC opponents!

By ugadog311

November 29, 2006 04:18 PM | Link to this

Of course I want to play them and of course I’m excited about playing them. Is this really a debatable subject? Don’t teams always want to play the best team/best bowl game possible? This game is a wonderful opportunity to provide a benchmark for how far the team has come during the latter portion of the season. A win over a very good VaTech team, coupled with the wins over Auburn and GT, would provide huge off-season momentum. Why would you even suggest that we are afraid of this matchup? We are licking our chops to get back the respect that we have earned over the previous 4 seasons. Can we take them? Of course we can AND WE WILL !!!

By La Jolla Dawg

November 29, 2006 04:18 PM | Link to this

Chip, Yes, bring on the Hokies. UGA needs to play good teams, the more the merrier. I see all of this as great practice for Stafford and company. Stafford should be good to go by the time OSU comes to Athens next fall.

I am in La Jolla, so I will not being going to the Peach Bowl (sorry old habits die hard) if UGA goes. I am however, counting down the days until the Dawgs come out to this part of the country to play ASU.

By I-DOG

November 29, 2006 04:19 PM | Link to this

Just about all Dawg fans want to play the best team possible for a bowl game. Va Tech would be formidable, but I’m sure they are saying the same thing about a possible matchup with the Dawgs.

Dawg fans don’t want to go to a lesser bowl and play weaker team. Besides, with the 30+ day layoff, the Dawgs are just as likely to win or lose against a bad team as they are a pretty good VA Tech squad.

By famous_bt8

November 29, 2006 04:21 PM | Link to this

Couldn’t agree more JT. Speaking of defense Chip, how many yards passing has UGA given up in the past 2 games? Heard a rumor that Coutu would be ready for the bowl as well. Hope so!

By Moe

November 29, 2006 04:24 PM | Link to this

Peach Bowl with VT would be awesome. Why in the world would we rather go to Nashville and lose to a lesser team? No issue to debate here

By Dawg Fan

November 29, 2006 04:26 PM | Link to this

Hell yes I would go to that game. It would be a tough game and we could lose but we are obviously capable of losing to just about anyone. I think anyone in the program and any real GA fan would relish the challenge of finishing the season with wins over AU, GT, and VT.

By gagolfdawg

November 29, 2006 04:26 PM | Link to this

Chip,

Of course we want to play VT. Of course I will go. Of course we will be 2-0 vs teams with Tech in their name.

Bottom Line—VT=AIN’T SKEERED!!

By RedDawg

November 29, 2006 04:28 PM | Link to this

some how I feel that Georgia will beat the crap out of them. and of course I will go to the dome to watch georgia, what kind of question is that, It is very convenient place to watch the last game of the season,

By AdamZ

November 29, 2006 04:29 PM | Link to this

If Martinez goes to FIU what are the Dogs chances of getting Alabama’s defensive cordinator now that Shula is gone. I don’t know about you guys but I think that would be huge.

By Chip Towers

November 29, 2006 04:31 PM | Link to this

Hey guys. Obviously we hadn’t yet reported Ian Smith’s arrest when I originally filed my blog. Now that we have it’d be nice to know what you think about it?

How should Mark Richt handle this one? He already suspended Smith for two games for an alcohol-related arrested this past season. What’s he do about a second? Is it the same number of game? Twice as many? Kicked off team?

Unfortunately, it seems like most of Georgia’s problems occur on the O-line. And we need to find out whatever became of John Miller. Anbybody know?

By ResonableDawg

November 29, 2006 04:32 PM | Link to this

Since when are fans scared of any team? This is a bowl. Bowls mean more for conference bragging rights. Do you root for a college football team. If so is there a team out there that you would not match them up against? The question sounds like you think the Dawg Nation is full of cowards.

Moving on. I like the match-up. I saw them play a few times and they should scare no one. They piled up all of those gaudy stats playing an ACC schedule, and a soft OOC schedule. So when you look at the big picture, how impressive are those pretty numbers. With that being said…Heck yeah the Dawgs can take em!!!!

By Brian

November 29, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this

Georgia playing VT would be great. VaTech’s a good football team and UGA needs to play good football teams to continue to be considered a national power. The outcome isn’t as much important as seeing how the players react to a big game atmosphere. And I don’t think these teams have played in the past.

By JudgeDawg

November 29, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this

It would be as godd a match up as we are going to get, and should be a good test for the Dawgs. We will see if they are as hot as we think they are. Don’t underestimate them.

By ConyersDawg

November 29, 2006 04:37 PM | Link to this

Chip I alomst compared you to Carter till I read the rest of your post.

Of Course we want VT! That would be an awesome game. No true dawg fan wants an easy opponet. You want to play the best teams in the country come bowl time.

I hope no one post on here post about wanting an easier opponet to end the season on a high note.

Our secondary and QB have grown up and we can play with anyone in the country. Our kicking game is still on thin ice but our dawgs have a shot at any team in the country and will beat VT by 10.

Chip be careful with your praise of the Hokie defense. They are good but ACC good. They don’t put up those numbers in the SEC or a better year in the ACC. For goodness sakes Chip, GT is playing Wake for the ACC champ. That says a lot about how bad the ACC is this year.

So I say all that to say this, I disagree with you dawgs being decided underdogs 7 out of 10 experts would pick the Dawgs to win against VT. We are playing lights out Defense and Stafford has turned the corner. Chip in case you missed last weekend the SEC went 3 and 0 against the ACC.

By ReasonableDawg

November 29, 2006 04:41 PM | Link to this

Sorry I spelled my name wrong. I posted on the Tech blog a few days back, and it was like that was all they saw. Nerds usually have tunnel vision. GO DAWGS!!!

By 2N4YEARS

November 29, 2006 04:43 PM | Link to this

The DAWGS can beat VTech. Will they?? I don’t know, but as we all learned last year in Bowl games, just about anything is possible.

By La Jolla Dawg

November 29, 2006 04:46 PM | Link to this

The article I read said that Ian Smith hasn’t started any games this year. How much time is he playing? In any case, I think he should be dropped from the team. I am agree with the following Japanese proverb: Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. Bye-bye, Ian.

By ConyersDawg

November 29, 2006 04:46 PM | Link to this

Chip, I posted already that I hope Richt kicks him off the team. He was suspended last year for 2 games and his mom and dad need to foot the bill if he doesn’t value letting his team down as well as a free education. Wed. @ 3:30 in the morning.

We open against Ok St. on espn next year and he has been warned with the suspension already. Apparently that is not motivation enough for him being that he would have been the starting center next year.

Kick him off the team!

By I-DOG

November 29, 2006 04:48 PM | Link to this

On the subject of recruiting, the AJC has made it seem as if UGA is still doing OK, but that we are a little off past years and other schools taking the recruits that we want. This just simply isn’t true:

First of all, there are only so many scholarships to offer. Georgia usually has 30-40 very good players and it is not possible to take them all. Especially when you consider that we recruit in other states too.

Other schools are going to get some top 12 Georgia high school players. It has always been that way and will always be that way.

This year, Georgia has verbals from 16 high school players. Of that group, 9 are rated four or five stars (Scout.com). 5 are rated three stars and only 1 is rated two stars

We have only a couple of sholarships left to give and we are in battles for a couple of more four and five star athletes.

That is a phenominal year and UGA will once again be ranked in the top 10 in recuiting. This has been translating into UGA teams that finish the year ranked in the top 10.

There is nothing negative about UGA’s recruiting class as it stands today.

By tim

November 29, 2006 04:50 PM | Link to this

I think it will be a helluva matchup and a fun game to watch.

As for Smith, I am not one to say kick a kid to the curb who has a problem. Help him through it; the development and guidance of the youngsters is more far more important than anything, even wins and losses (in the long run). That said, make him run gassers til he pukes everyday for a couple weeks. That should remind him he is not 21.

By Blacksburger

November 29, 2006 04:54 PM | Link to this

ACC is weak? Just like the Big East (and their champ) was last year, right? Everyone remember that adventure in the dome?

VT is a different team then when we lost to GT. And ya’ll are a different team than the one that lost to Vandy and UK.

But don’t underestimate the Hokies, or their conference…

By I-DOG

November 29, 2006 04:55 PM | Link to this

Adam Z.

Wasn’t AL’s D coordinator Joe Kines? Are you kidding me? We have been there and done that and it wasn’t pretty.

It is a good question Lets make that the “real” topic of this Blog.

If Coach Martinez is offered and accepts a job elsewhere, who would we want/get as a D coordinator.

How about promoting Rodney Garner. He has been a good recruiter for us and our D lineman have developed very well under his watch. I think he should be rewarded.

By dawgamania

November 29, 2006 04:56 PM | Link to this

Not sure about John Miller? But looks like we have a couple of OL reinforcements for next year though. JUCO transfers Vince Vance 6-7 310 and highly recruited JUCO OL Joe Blaes who will start school at UGA in Jan.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 29, 2006 04:56 PM | Link to this

Dawgs vs. Hokies= great game= great publicity= great 2nd game for CBO= dawg win. Now that the nerves are gone, our play calling would be more like the 2nd half and last drive for this game.

Ian Smith: underage drinking means trouble already. What to do? Chip, do your research and get the details. was he fighting?, driving a car? stumbling donw thw street singing to loud? going to the bath room in public? I’d need to know more before I made up my mind. When I was on Ag Hill, we might spend a night in the Clark County hotel but Dean Tate would come by the next morning and if it wasn’t serious, just send us to class. Not that it ever happened to me ,I’m just repeating a story(yea,right) more info please.

By austindog

November 29, 2006 05:00 PM | Link to this

Rivals.com has Georgia recruiting at #2 behind Texas. Glad we got those JUCOs too.

Bring on the Hokies!

By I-DOG

November 29, 2006 05:01 PM | Link to this

Can you imagine a player being kicked off the team for underage drinking at Miami? Just puts the dogs situation in perspective.

Richt will either kick him off the team or suspend him about half the season. I think the staff was hoping he would start at center next year, so this is not a good situation. Knowing Richt, it will be a pretty severe penalty.

He was a top 100 player in the South in high school at a position where the DAWGS needed him to step up, but I think we need to cut ties with him altogether. This one hurts.

By Hunk Erdown

November 29, 2006 05:02 PM | Link to this

As far as Ian Smith goes… It appears the young man has a drinking problem and thats sad, he needs help. But he needs help as someone who just blew his chances at having a career as a Ga Bulldog. Kick him off the team, hopefully he’ll get some counselling. It hurts to lose someone that we need so badly but we don’t need drunks, especially drunk minors on the team. Hopefully it will come at a time when the other youngsters coming in will see it and learn from it. I’m always afraid of this crap happening, I wonder if there is something lacking in our program that would allow this to happen so often.

By I-DOG

November 29, 2006 05:10 PM | Link to this

Blacksburger:

The Hokies are a good team and had a bad year similar to the Dawgs. The ACC can be a good conference, but not this year. C’mon. Wake Forest in the championship game against Georgia Tech? That pretty much says it all.

FSU, Miami, and V-Tech are all down this year and they are the monsters in the conference. FSU and Miami are shadows of their former greatness.

Boston College represented well as did Clemson in terms of middle tier talent (top 25 type programs but not top 15). NC State, UNC fired coaches and were dreadful. Duke uses real student athletes and should be commended for that (I won’t bash kids like that who give it their all).

The ACC was 0 and 3 against the SEC last week. Not a great showing.

The Big East has some real talent at the top of their roster. WV, L-Ville, and even Rutgers are growing into formidable programs. WVU is an excellent team there is no doubt about that. The Big East at the bottom is horrible, but they are challenging the ACC, Pac 10, and Big 12 in terms of strength of conference, particularly at the top.

Which team (s) in the ACC are so tough this year?

By Mike

November 29, 2006 05:12 PM | Link to this

I would be excited for UGA to play Va Tech even in a down year for UGA. They are a national power most years and UGA is lucky to have a shot at a quality team when 3 weeks ago, this would have semed unlikely. I’d rather lose to Va Tech than play some patsy in some obscure bowl game.

By partydawg

November 29, 2006 05:14 PM | Link to this

Come on! He’s at one of the biggest underage party schools in the world. I don’t think you should kick him off for drinking, but if he is getting arrested for DUI or public disturbance that is different.

By weatherdawg

November 29, 2006 05:15 PM | Link to this

Certainly we would like a shot at Virginia Tech. They are playing well and would present a major challenge, but the only way to see how good you are is by going up against the other good teams. As far as Smith, I agree that it depends what was going on. If he was endangering others, then kick him off. Otherwise, more suspension and maybe some type of rehab.

By mcdawg

November 29, 2006 05:22 PM | Link to this

dawgs vs. beamer ball is an intriguing match-up although would love to have played wisconsin or penn state (enjoy whipping up on the big 10)-a victory against them would provide a lot of momentum going into the spring-how does someone get arrested in athens for drinking???

By honest_abe

November 29, 2006 05:23 PM | Link to this

first of all.. this is a sad, sad blog topic.. i can’t seem to understand why you guys aren’t throwing insults at chip. hmph!

someone said ian smith seems to have a drinking problem? based on what? the fact that he got caught drinking twice? hmmmmmm i remember when i was at uga most everyone i knew including myself drank… thankfully i didn’t get caught but some of my friends did. that doesn’t translate into them being alcoholics.. if ian smith is guilty of anything its being stupid.

and finally we can put the new defensive coordinator talk to rest. slick willy has had an up and down career as D coordinator but i firmly believe he saved his job with the performance of the D in the last two games.

as for virginia tech.. they couldn’t even dominate a numbingly bad ACC… i’m not worried about the hokies.. bring it!

By I-DOG

November 29, 2006 05:28 PM | Link to this

ACC vs. SEC Matchups.

Florida V. Wake Forest

Arkansas V. Georgia Tech

LSU V. Boston College

Auburn V. Maryland

Georgia V. Va Tech

TN V. Miami

Alabama V. Florida State

South Carolina V. Clemson

Kentucky V. Virginia

Ole Miss V. NC State

Vanderbilt V. North Carolina

Miss State V. Duke

Does anyone think the SEC would go any worse that 8-4 or 9-3? with these matchups?

By I-DOG

November 29, 2006 05:32 PM | Link to this

honest Abe. I agree that Richt won’t fire CWM, but what if he gets the FIU job?

By honest_abe

November 29, 2006 05:39 PM | Link to this

i-dog: CWM has already taken his name out of contention.. and by that team by team comparison the worst the SEC goes is 10-2 with ole miss and bama possibly losing……

By Roswell Ed

November 29, 2006 05:44 PM | Link to this

9-3 and maybe 10-2

Heck they went 3-0 last weekend and two of the ACC teams that lost were ranked.

By arkansas dawg

November 29, 2006 05:44 PM | Link to this

Sorry to inform you that Coach Martinez has confirmed that he will be staying at GA. DAmnnnnn!!!!

By I-DOG

November 29, 2006 05:49 PM | Link to this

Honest Abe;

Thanks for letting me know about CWM. I’m not a big supporter of his and was kind of hoping he would get the job and make it easy for Richt.

Lets hope his D continues to get better as it has the past four games.

By bradmoney

November 29, 2006 05:53 PM | Link to this

No Chip we would rather play Nevada in the Boise Bowl. This title is a little “carterish.”

By Hunk Erdown

November 29, 2006 05:58 PM | Link to this

abe-

I said Smith had a drinking problem, and what I mean is this: He is being held to a higher standard than a regular student or kid that age. He is under a scholarship and belongs to a group of team mates that share rules. Those rules come with consequences when you break them. If he has agreed to abide by a set of rules in order to remain a scholorship football player and he breaks those rules (gets caught) twice within a year, yep… that’s a problem. The reason i emphasize “get caught” is because if he has gotten caught twice, how many times do you think he has actually been guilty but not caught? Maybe I’m wrong or too strict (I’m up for looking at the possibility) but it seems to me that when a kid is given a free education and the opportunity to play for a premier college program, there needs to be sacrifices made. If that means less partying then thats what it means. We’re not talking about someone getting out and having a drink or two, we’re talking about public intoxication. Did you hear the details of his first offense? Anyway, that’s my opinion… if you think I’m wrong, I’m listening.

By ba

November 29, 2006 06:05 PM | Link to this

AdamZ - UGA has already had Bama’s D-coordinator (Joe Kines). He was here at the end of the Goff years / beginning of Donnan years. Not exactly the most intimidating defenses in UGA history.

By wild thing

November 29, 2006 06:14 PM | Link to this

WHAT A STUPID ?…NOT ARE BUT WHERE!!!GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!!!ask auburn or tech if we belong!!!!!!!!!

By Tom

November 29, 2006 06:23 PM | Link to this

Georgia and Virginia Tech would be a good matchup. The Dawgs might not be real excited about Atlanta and Tech would be and would bring a lot of folks.

The game would be a “defensive” low scoring game.

Tech is very basic, with defense and special teams. Nothing special on offense, VPI will come right at Georgia between the tackles, then off a play fake get the ball to their wideouts, even though the Wheeler kid (TE) is coming on. Ore’s high ankle sprain will be fully healed and should make it a interesting day for Georgia’s backers.

Georgia has really relied on the defense against good teams and has been adequate lately on offense. Stafford is not a freshman anymore and throwing those screens and running those draws will keep the Tech blitz at bay (go Bobo).

The Tech punting block/return teams are solid that may show a weakness the Georgia punt protection group. If Georgia can get the punt off they cover well. The field goal units very much favor Tech.

Bottom line is tha VPI is in the ACC and that may well be an incentive for Tech to play very well. It has been long ago and far away since GA & VPI have played. I believe they have only played twice with Georgia winning both.

Virginia Tech played GA TECH when “Reggie Ball” was klicking. That was something Georgia had never seen from the “O fer Georgia” Ball.

Anyway VPI 16 … Georgia 15 … good ball game … VPI wins it with a late 52 yard field goal and then Georgia misses one after Stafford brings them within range, misiing from 43 yards.

By Chip Towers

November 29, 2006 06:27 PM | Link to this

Hey Wild Thing, nobody here is stupid. Neither Carter nor I write the headlines on these things, though I’m considering it after today (if they’ll let me). Obviously whoever wrote the headline didn’t read the blog. That probably means they were busy, but not stupid. We’ll get it straightened out. Thanks for tuning in but try to be nice, OK?

By Richard

November 29, 2006 06:49 PM | Link to this

Yes, I would like to play them! I agree with your analysis. They run the ball well, while we have trouble against the run, and their special teams are better! I just hope our team will be totally focused early in this game.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 29, 2006 07:43 PM | Link to this

Chip, when I was in the medis in J’ville and Tally, I knew several sports writers and I use to kid them about the headlins on their stories. I hope you do write your own headlines. Dawgs vs. VaTech. wouldn’t be a low scoring game. I guess that the o/u would be about 50. I think it would be a great game and our new play caller with our Soph. QB. would pass them dizzy. They would be hard to stop because of their running game. Look out, Stafford is getting ready to break out with a 3 TD game!

By RedUga

November 29, 2006 07:43 PM | Link to this

Sic’em Chip. Being rude is wrong and makes all of us look redneck.

Thanks!

By Johnny Hotrod

November 29, 2006 07:48 PM | Link to this

Ian Smith passed out on a toilet in a bar downtown and the cops had the break down the door!! Hilarious!! We need this guy to stay on the team.

By Matt

November 29, 2006 08:01 PM | Link to this

Playing 10-2 VT in a bowl would be fantastic for a couple of reasons. First of all, only weeks ago some were wondering whether we’d be playing in a bowl at all. The way we’ve played during the middle of this season we probably don’t deserve to be on the same field with them. So to get the invite would be flattering. Second of all, win or lose playing a game like this will be good for this team. They will not take VT lightly and the prepartion for that game is also preparation for next year. We’re getting better everyday so no need to stop now.

I have no idea if we’d beat them or not. If we keep playing like we’ve been playing I like our chances.

By Tom

November 29, 2006 08:09 PM | Link to this

The first 8 minutes will tell the tempo of the ballgame. Georgia’s tempo … not Virginia Tech’s … if Georgia comes out with mis-direction, screens and deep balls it may be different.

Tech likes to play “muscle” ball, come at you … we play 4 quarters. Tech does a six play and punt … and a four play and punt … and a 3 play and field goal … sorta like playing “kick-back”. Glennon (QB) is mechanical … not smooth and doesn’t react well.

Georgia then makes a “mistake” … VPI touchdown!

I haven’t seen Georgia be physical with anyone … and that is bothering me … they are becoming a “finesse” team. Ware and Lumpkin get “banged-up” to easy. (A lot of limping going on)

There won’t be 35 points scored in the whole game … if you want that for a over/under.

On the flip side … if Georgia goes deep early …. Tech’s corner have too much “macho” … burn them early and the safeties have to help … leaving the middle open.

and it really does ALL come down to the kicking game … and Georgia is suspect.

By DC

November 29, 2006 08:22 PM | Link to this

I don’t care who we play or where. All I care about is some school does us a favor and makes Willie Martinez an offer he can’t refuse.

By BIGNCDAWG

November 29, 2006 08:34 PM | Link to this

You are right Chip. To be nice on these blogs is a good policy. Yes on DAWGS/v.t. matchup.

By Tom

November 29, 2006 08:40 PM | Link to this

Can’t believe that there are ALL THESE WANNA BE folks … just want to see the BULL in writing … can’t you guys find a underpass anywhere … maybe a railroad car … have you given up your spraypaint for actually typing … or are all the cans empty?

By TokyoDawg

November 29, 2006 09:18 PM | Link to this

La Jolla….I like your quote Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me though I don’t know if it is Japanese. However, ever better was GW Bush’s attempt at that quote a few years back Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, er, uh, shame on

By Nikki

November 29, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this

I think it would be a good matchup. Not to mention I’d just rather the dawgs not play any other place except the Chick-fil-a bowl. There is still the chance that the Gator bowl could snub GT if they lose the ACC championship game. That will push them to the Chick-fil-a bowl. Let’s get real. GT does not fill stadiums—-not even their own. They are not a sexy pick. The dawgs are sexy.

By Ben Walker

November 29, 2006 11:49 PM | Link to this

Hey Adam Z! We have had Alabama’s defensive coordinator Jim Kines years ago and he was a disaster! So, no thanks!

By Todd

November 29, 2006 11:53 PM | Link to this

Chip, Are you sure Carter didn’t write this? It was more of his bemoaning style. But you do a great job! Please take over for Carter!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 30, 2006 05:03 AM | Link to this

two points. 1. the winning drive in the “bug” game was the begining for CB and Stafford. Our “O” play calling will start expanding from that point. 2. I posted this after the Miss. St. game. Think about it and include Ky. How many FGs have we tried over the last games before Cotu was hurt? With one possible exception, Stafford has led the Dawgs to the end zone. He’s had scoring drive after drive. The man is RED ZONE crazy and END ZONE fanatic. Go all the way back to the SC. game. we were on their 6 or7 yd. line, he gets to the line, checks the “D”, see something calls an audible for the,now becoming famous, QB draw and breaks two tackles to score. He and CB will give us more of a TD 1st, FG. 2nd type of “O”.

By spud

November 30, 2006 05:26 AM | Link to this

I think smith should be suspended for 1 year with mandatory treatment, if he does it again throw him off the team, this young man has a problem and needs help.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 30, 2006 05:49 AM | Link to this

WOW!!, spud i’m not jumping you about what you think his punishment should be this is a situation where everyone has to deal with issues like this in their daily life. Is it possible you’re being a little harsh? I don’t think we know enough yet. Someone posted that the people were called because there was a guy passed out sitting propped up by a telephone pole. Required consuling of some kind I can see but to kick him off the team for a whole yr?I don’t know the kid but I want more info. MR knows him and he wants more info also.

By Brandon Coutu

November 30, 2006 07:49 AM | Link to this

There is no way we lose to VT if I can recover from my torn hamstring in time to play. All we have to do is get past the 50, and that’s an automatic 3 points.

By Gadawg81

November 30, 2006 08:04 AM | Link to this

My first choice would be Dawgs vs V. Tech in the Peach. Second choice would be Georgia vs Clemson in the Music City. Both games offer interesting match ups, which I believe the Dawgs would be the victor!

Go Dawgs!!!

By GW

November 30, 2006 08:29 AM | Link to this

Carter, you are usually missing the boat. You write this like Georgia should be afraid of Va. Tech. (“Be careful what you ask for.”) Va. Tech is a dang good team but Georgia will play better against a good team than a no name. I look forward to that matchup and suspect the team will too. Playing a bowl game in Atlanta is not much of a reward when most of the team is from Georgia. It is convenient for the fans.

By Dave in Tampa

November 30, 2006 08:31 AM | Link to this

Blacksburger:

We don’t underestimate VT. We all know you guys have a great team. You have to admit that the ACC is a weak conference this year. Does not come close to the SEC.

Good luck in the Peach Bowl and congrats your turn around season. I know you guys wish you could play the nerds again.

Go Dawgs!

By Hokies

November 30, 2006 08:32 AM | Link to this

The Dawgies should want no part of Va Tech. Don’t forget, you lost to Vanderbilt and Kentucky …woof woof

By NCDAWGFAN

November 30, 2006 08:35 AM | Link to this

To Gadawg81:

I wouldn’t count on a UGA-Clemson match up. The tigers are probably going to the Mienke Car Bowl. I live in that area and there are a lot of Clemson fans around here…plus it is a quick drive up I-85 for those fans…….its too bad….I would love to see these old rivals go at it….As far as the Hokies go…….They are a good team…..The play smart conservative offense, tough hard nose defense….and we all know about beamer ball (special teams)…..If the dawgs end up playing the Hokies I think it will be a close game….I hope CMR reminds the players of last year’s bowl game and how flat the dawgs came out. If the Chick-Fila Bowl passes on Georgia and the Dawgs play in Nashville….they will probably play a team like Boston College…A rematch of CMR’s first bowl game as UGA’s head coach…..if this happens I hope CMR can beat them this time……Overall I am happy with the Dawgs the got have packed it in after the Kentucky loss….But like a lot of people said they played the last games with heart and character……..Their reward an 8-4 season,,,a better bowl,,,,,more time for this young team to practice……go dawgs…..

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 30, 2006 08:37 AM | Link to this

I want you back as much or more than anyone; however, there’s a change taking place. We have a QB with a little bit of attitude about this scoring thing. He’s Red Zone crazy! He will be very, very thankful you’re backing him up but whem that boy crosses the 50 yd. line, his brains drop down beteen his legs and he get’s that Red Zone whiff and that’ol End Zone Fanatic look in his eyes and h3 gorgets about those FGs. Now I’m sure CB won’t for get your automatic 3, so we’re gonna need you but I don’t think quite as much as we have.

By Mark

November 30, 2006 08:52 AM | Link to this

VT is a pretty good team and should not be taken lightly. However, spare me the argument that the ACC is such a competitive conference. That ACC title game would be like having Vandy/MissSt. in the SEC title game. WV is not a good TEAM!! They have no defense whatsoever and their offense revolve around two speedsters and one play. Slaton and White account for like 97% of their offense. The day that somebody figures out how to defend that one play is the day WV is screwed!

I think Ga/Vt. would be an awesome game!

By matt

November 30, 2006 08:58 AM | Link to this

Ian Smith doesn’t have a drinking problem, he has a getting caught problem!! If you were to go out on any given night in Athens or any college town, how many drunk college kids do you think you’d see? Let’s not take into account the number of apartment complexes filled with the underage kids who can’t get into bars who are hammered. The only difference is he’s an athlete and apparently not a very smart one!! The question is do you use the “3 strikes and you’re out” or do you dump him before that? Make his a* run every day till he pukes and give him a curfew. Tell him if he so much as sneezes in a no sneezing zone he’s off the team.

By Robbie Burns

November 30, 2006 09:01 AM | Link to this

When you go to a bowl, you want to play the best team available - whether they are “hot” or not. In fact, both teams are cooking during the last portion of the season so it should make for a very nice matchup. Don’t underestimate these young pups! They are playing with a lot of confidence and have beat a top 10 and top 20 team the last two games. I look forward to seeing woever they play after another three weeks of practice! Spin it however you wish, but the Dawgs could easily be a 10-win team also (you must look at both sides of the coin, although we know “dirty laundry” sells papers). The “Bulldog Nation” needs to learn from last year’s pre-bowl tunnel vision that lead to all those blank looking faces on national TV when we found ourselves three TD’s down in a hurry! VT is a good team and will be a tough test - again, you want to play the best team possible. It will only make you better!

By Robbie Burns

November 30, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

When you go to a bowl, you want to play the best team available - whether they are “hot” or not. In fact, both teams are cooking during the last portion of the season so it should make for a very nice matchup. Don’t underestimate these young pups! They are playing with a lot of confidence and have beat a top 10 and top 20 team the last two games. I look forward to seeing woever they play after another three weeks of practice! Spin it however you wish, but the Dawgs could easily be a 10-win team also (you must look at both sides of the coin, although we know “dirty laundry” sells papers). The “Bulldog Nation” needs to learn from last year’s pre-bowl tunnel vision that lead to all those blank looking faces on national TV when we found ourselves three TD’s down in a hurry! VT is a good team and will be a tough test - again, you want to play the best team possible. It will only make you better!

By Robbie Burns

November 30, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

When you go to a bowl, you want to play the best team available - whether they are “hot” or not. In fact, both teams are cooking during the last portion of the season so it should make for a very nice matchup. Don’t underestimate these young pups! They are playing with a lot of confidence and have beat a top 10 and top 20 team the last two games. I look forward to seeing woever they play after another three weeks of practice! Spin it however you wish, but the Dawgs could easily be a 10-win team also (you must look at both sides of the coin, although we know “dirty laundry” sells papers). The “Bulldog Nation” (I hate that term) needs to learn from last year’s pre-bowl tunnel vision that lead to all those blank looking faces on national TV when we found ourselves three TD’s down in a hurry! VT is a good team and will be a tough test - again, you want to play the best team possible. It will only make you better!

By Tom

November 30, 2006 09:15 AM | Link to this

West Virginia was and is an anomaly … with tremendous speed … Dawgs didn’t believe anyone had that kind of speed. Funny how the “single-wing” has come back and Georgia got caught in a buzzsaw with that speed last year. Anyone remember the first, second and third time we saw Tony Dorsett? Slaton and White are close.

The Georgia offense is simply excuting … catching passes that now have touch. They now need to become “attacking” … that will come next year. Trust builds confidence.

and a recruitng note … saw Erik Berry in person a couple of weeks ago … Berry has “IT”. Quite a talent.

By Kyle

November 30, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

GA Tech beat VA Tech. Bring on the Hokies.

By honest_abe

November 30, 2006 09:22 AM | Link to this

hunk: i agree ..

By Kyle

November 30, 2006 09:23 AM | Link to this

Be careful what you wish for? What kind of bunk is that?

As a UGA fan I always want the best matchup available, wouldn’t you?

By JustMe

November 30, 2006 09:23 AM | Link to this

Yes, I am a GA Tech fan. I would love to see VA Tech play ugag. VA Tech would completely dominate and shut up the loud mouthed over-confident red necks from Athens.

GA Tech - top 25 in football and basketball!!!

By Dirty Dawg

November 30, 2006 09:33 AM | Link to this

Robbie Burns is right, you don’t go into these games looking for a ‘sisters of the poor’ matchup. In fact, the last time we went in against a team we all thought we were better than we ended up with West Virginia. Play the best and beat the best. I’ll take Georgia based solely on the difference in the SEC and the ACC this year - and pretty much every year.

As for the young man that seems to be prone to drinking while under age in Athens…folks the school has been there for a long time…millions of students have matriculated with a large majority of them having a drink prior to their 21st birthday…it comes with the territory. CMR has sent Mr. Smith a message and hopefully he’ll get it. If not he stands a chance of p**’ away a hellovan opportunity that he’ll have a hard time reclaiming if he’s incapable of using his head. Maturity is a fickle thing and sometimes it takes a slap in the face to jump start it. For me, sitting across the desk from Dean Tate was just that kind of jump start. Too bad they don’t have a Dean Tate to straighten these guys out now, but maybe Mark Richt can effect the same result.

By Tom

November 30, 2006 09:41 AM | Link to this

And by the way … was it Virginia Tech that beat West Virginia last year … in Morgantown … ? West Virginia is off of Tech’s schedule.

and a loss to Georgia or a loss to Virginia Tech is much more acceptable that a loss to Wake or Clemson

By JB

November 30, 2006 09:44 AM | Link to this

Hey ” JUST ME ” , looks like you only have to look in the mirror to see a loud mouth. Come back when you win a game over us. GO DAWGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PS: I love how we drove down the field at the end with our Freshman QB and scored on your all world defensive guru. Goes down hill for you guys next year. 6-6 I guess ?

By Red Fox

November 30, 2006 09:46 AM | Link to this

One conference win in a row (two overall) hardly constitutes a hot team.

By AltamahaDawg

November 30, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this

How about that Paul Oliver being named ACC Player of the Year. Nice job.

VaTech, yes. Its a silly question.

Not sure the real deal on Smith, but the difference is the many, many before him could afford to get caught and he could not. He knew it and did it anyway. That may not be an “addiction” or alchoholism, but it is definetely a drinking “problem”. I did plenty in my day, but the rules and Laws that applied to me, dont apply to him.

By Andy in Ohio

November 30, 2006 10:01 AM | Link to this

The Hokies are good, no denying that, but I want the Dawgs to play them. It’d make for a very exciting game, and if Georgia plays like they did the last two games I think that they would have no problem winning the game. Especially if we have Kregg Lumpkin and Danny Ware healthy, and possibly Coutu back for kicking.

On Ian Smith, kick him off the team. Two underage alcohol arrests means that we need to kick him off the team. If not, what kind of message does that send to the freshmen and other players. They need to know that Richt is serious about infractions against the law and team rules. Our need for offensive linemen doesn’t mean that we should abandon principles.

By Bibble

November 30, 2006 10:08 AM | Link to this

I’d rather see the Dawgs play Clemson, regardless of the bowl. That’s a great rivalry that should have never ended. Clemson isn’t scheduled to play Georgia again until ‘13, but we’ll see plenty of patsies and I-AA teams go through Athens and Clemson in the meantime. Too bad for the fans and the players.

By b man

November 30, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this

I hope UGA gets paired w/ VT…that would be a great matchup considering the Dawg’s seasson. IMO this paring would be one or the more intriguing just b/c both teams ended the season as arguably the hottest teams in their conf.

VT’s defense is stout, they’ve only given up 112 points all year and only two game of 20+ points.

And talk about a tough stretch to end the season, VT would top off a good 3 game measuring stick for Stafford (let alone the entire UGA team).

Win or lose, the Dawg’s future looks very bright next year.

GOOO DAWGS!!!!

By Ed

November 30, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

The scheduling of cupcakes has indeed diminished college football. Look at Georgia’s 1980-83 championship/ major bowl run, and you won’t find a single AA team. One year in the 90s, we played Cal State Fullerton and Ga. Southern in the same year. Another year it was Ark. St. and NE La. in the same year. Who wants to pay for that crap?

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 30, 2006 10:34 AM | Link to this

Yes Vick Tech would be an excellent matchup. They are clearing the best team in the ACC at this point in the season and a solid top 10 program. Probably toughest opponent we could face this year bar none. The special teams are awesome and the defense will be a handful. Of course we would need our run D to show up. Our DB’s have matured greatly and I don’t think we would have a problem with their passing game. We have players back there now.

I don’t agree with the guy up that said we haven’t gotten physical with anyone this year. Ask #89 from Tech, he got plastered a few times. Kelin has been killin’ too. Our DB’s and LB’s have got that attitude back.

Also, question for someone who might know, regardless of who we play in the bowl game, can any of our redshirts play if the opportunity arises? Seems like I have heard that mentioned on here before that that might be a possibility w/o losing the RS. I don’t know what the rule is but we have those guys that are supposedly flat out players.

By TennDawg

November 30, 2006 10:39 AM | Link to this

Just me - 15-12 and SIX in a row. Doesn’t that “sting”?!

As for VT/UGA in Chic-Fil-A, what a match up. On paper, it’s almost more appealing than the predicted Fiesta and maybe the Orange. No disrespect to those four teams intended.

As for Ian Smith, man-o-man. I agree that the only choice seems to be dismissal from the team. Kids are going to have fun and drink in college, but there is a word when you are in the spotlight - discreet. Have fun and enjoy Athens and being young, but do it wisely.

GO DAWGS!!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 30, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this

Regarding the Smith kid. Nobody knows what transpired after the first offense between him and Richt. Obviously doesn’t sound like the kid did what he agreed to do. That is a scholarship slot that could be used. The kid needs to earn his way back onto the team IMO. I didn’t know too many that didn’t drink like a fish when I was there but our schoolwork always came first. I would go so far as to say that typical college drinking can be defined as being an alcoholic. Growing up and reducing the intake to socially and healthy levels can be a hard thing to do for some. Now as an athlete who is watching out for him? Where is he getting this alcohol? Doesn’t he have any friends that will say stop it or not buy it for him?

By Pitbull

November 30, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

I think it is sad when a kid like Smith, who is probably an alcoholic, has this kind of problem. It is a good example of why Adams is trying to dry up college alcohol consumptionin Athens.

And all of the big mouths trying to fry the kid rather than help him overcome the problem are sickening. I hope you guys have a problem like this some day and everybody wants to fry you, rather than help you.

Tech people are pointing fingers more than anyone else. How much money does Tech get for playing the Budweiser song at the end of the third quarter of its home games? It points to the hypocrisy of the Tech posters, and the Tech president if he has any balls needs to put an end to the playing of that song.

Teenage drinking and college alcohol binging are problems that need to be delt with through intervention, counseling and rehab, not by turning backs on young people. The heartless basta**ds that are calling for Smith’s head need to clean up their own house before pointing fingers at others.

On another note, does anyone know just exactly what a Hokie is?

By JustMe

November 30, 2006 11:52 AM | Link to this

Pitbull…

To answer your questions…

A hokie is a turkey.

GA Tech does not get paid any money for playing the Bud song. It is just a tradition.

Any under age drinker should be prosecuted under the law. And, any respectable school/team would have their own consequences for breaking this or any law (unless you want to be like the Miami program).

By Just my opinion

November 30, 2006 12:14 PM | Link to this

Just Me I think you need to worry about your sorry a* team , but thats just me. GT hasn’t beat UGA for 6 years, so you cheer for other teams to beat us, that’s just pathetic. Good luck staying in the top 25 after getting beat by Wake and who ever you play in your Bowl game. Maybe getting kocked out of the top 25 will shut you dorky, overconfident (SEE UGA GAME AND ALL THE TRASH TALKING YOU DID, LOSER), mouth. Justme your a tool, you made my day. Look guy a bug talking smack to a team that just beat them haa haa, oh well I guess if they waited for a win the would never get to say anything at all.

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 30, 2006 12:17 PM | Link to this

Well said pitbull, get the kid the help he needs because anybody can fall into that trap. There are bigger issues than football at stake in his life at this point.

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 30, 2006 12:27 PM | Link to this

La Jolla and TokyoDawg,

To quote our President, “There’s an old saying in Tennessee — I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can’t get fooled again.”

Roger Daultry wrote that second part.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

November 30, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this

IF MR DOES DECIDE TO KO HIM FROM THE TEAM, DO IT NOW SO HE CAN HAVE A CHANCE TO TRANSFER SOME PLACE TO PLAY. I understand rules regs etc. but I just don’t know enough to give an opinion on Ian Smith’s punishment. he wasn’t used much this yr. after his suspension was up. was he?

By DogsSuck

November 30, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this

Here we go again. Last year’s Sugar Bowl all over again with WV beating the hell out of you guys, and now the Poodles are talking big after coming off a 2 game winning streak, and now they think they can take it to VT.

Just because you hung 15 on GT and got lucky with AU having an off day on the plains, does not erase your losses to KY, Vandy (Home), UT (Home) and UF. Your program is below average at best, and VT will take it to you.

VT 33 UGA 7

Go lick yourselves.

By DogsSuck

November 30, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this

JT needs a dose of reality. VT is a much better program than Athens could ever imagine.

Best of luck with that #$# whipping from the men from Blacksburg.

By the way Justme, regardless of what you call a Hokie, you will be calling them Yes Sir when they are done with half-breeds.

By DogsSuck

November 30, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

Your team reminds me of Poodles just returning from the fluff and puff, with painted nails and a scarf to match. Very cute!

By DogsSuck

November 30, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this

gdawginkalamazoo: this would be a lopsided matchup, not strong. UGA will be a 10 point underdog at best. You UGA inbreeds are just so arrogant!

By JustMe

November 30, 2006 01:01 PM | Link to this

DogsSuck,

Hey, don’t jump on me! I hate ugag. I am a GA Tech and ACC fan! I was just answering someones questions.

Just my Opinion,

Love your post. It shows that my work here is done. LMFAO!!!

By DogsSuck

November 30, 2006 01:03 PM | Link to this

Hey JB? Pretty Bold Talk for an Inbreed from UGA about the GT kid. Love to pick on the little ones, don’t you. Typical UGA redneck, but why don’t you come out to play with USC, ND, Michigan, Ohio State, Louisville, or even Rutgers.

Oh I forgot, you guys like to open with Agnes Scott, or VMI to tune up for Colorado or Air Force. Beef up your schedule, then you can talk some smack. Last time I checked UGA has not play for a national title since 1980, only has gone home crying from Jacksonville 15 out of the last 17 tries.

KMA

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 30, 2006 01:10 PM | Link to this

DogsSuck,

Last year’s Sugar Bowl all over again with WV beating the hell out of you guys

I believe the final score was 38-35 in that game. That’s a beating? Keep posting dumba$$ the dawgnation can’t wait to hear what other moronic things you may have to say. You must be a Techie because you sound angry. BTW Justme is a Techie too.

By GT losers go away

November 30, 2006 01:15 PM | Link to this

Why are you guys here, does your team suck so bad you have to come on a UGA site and talk about other teams, not your own. Do you remeamber the last time your were talking s**, I do UGA beat your a*. GT sucks so bad they got beat by a team that got beat by Vandy and KY. Losers, tell me again how UGA got beat by KY and Vandy again, it just makes GT look even worse. Hay all of you GT POS on this blog, tell me something about GT, not other teams, nothing, thats what I thought. 6 in a row. Go way you’re just making a great case for UGA fans to call you nerds.

Dogs suck you have to be the biggest sore loser I have ever seen.

If I were you(think god I’m not), I would just go ahead and jump. It dosen’t look like GT will beat UGA in a long time.

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 30, 2006 01:35 PM | Link to this

DogsSuck, You have a team you pull for? Why are you so worried about who we play? Who beats us? What our schedule is? When we last won an NC. I think I can speak for every single UGA fan on here: We don’t give a damn about what you think about us or our program. GO WORRY ABOUT YOUR OWN. What they aren’t doing so well? Can’t win a game? Going to a nowhere bowl again? Have to beg to get into a bowl game in the same time zone? You come across as a jealous idiot. Keep it coming though everything you type brings laughter.

By P-Dawg in Tulsa

November 30, 2006 01:41 PM | Link to this

This topic sucks. UGA should play the best team possible. I would prefer to play OSU this year, but we have to win a few more first.

As for Smith, he has been punished by the law. He will be punished by MR. He got drunk. Kicking him off the team is a major overreaction. Public intox is far from a major crime. I will stipulate that if he continously mess up, he will have to go. We could debate that. However 2 underage drinking charges are not a career ender.

By actuarydawg

November 30, 2006 01:44 PM | Link to this

The decision on Smith will largely be out of Richt’s hands. His actions constitute a violation of the university’s alcohol policy. Further, he was currently on probation for his last violation. According to UGA policy, this will result in an automatic two semester suspension. So, he will be academically ineligible to play next year. Most likely Richt will give his scholarship to someone who can use it next year.

By Just my Opinion

November 30, 2006 01:55 PM | Link to this

JustMe is your work done here, or are the fries ready? So you don’t have a response to the fact that UGA just beat your great team 6 time in a row, SEC teams just went 3-0 against ACC teams last weekend, or the fact it has been proven that you’re a nerd who knows nothing about football (see your post before the GT UGA game). Oh you’re here to get UGA fans mad, good one, is that all you got? Thanks for the laughs, I mean spirited rivalry.

By crs

November 30, 2006 01:59 PM | Link to this

I would like to see the dogs and hokies but the way the bowls are is laughable, UGA and VT won’t have played for four weeks, its a meaningless game, you can’t read anything in it. Ohio St. won’t have played for close to six weeks. That is ridiculous. The either need to add in some by weeks are move back the conference championships or something. Anything more than two weeks off and teams can not be sharp. No way Ohio St. brings its “A” game when they have not played for six weeks.

By crs

November 30, 2006 02:01 PM | Link to this

Lets be honest, most college kids drink, he should be punished, maybe miss the first game next year but anything more is a huge overreaction.

By Matthew

November 30, 2006 02:27 PM | Link to this

It’s a lot easier to get those numbers when you play in a pansy league like the ACC. I’m sure they’re a decent team, but I have no doubt the Dawgs can take ‘em.

By NCDAWGFAN

November 30, 2006 02:29 PM | Link to this

To CRS:

I believe the time off between bowl games can also be positive for some teams:

1. It allows players some time off to get healthy and rest

2. It means more practice time.

Good coaches will evaluate when and how to practice.

CMR obviously needs to figure out what happened last year……I would hate to see the dawgs come out flat again this year.
As far as all you Tech Fans, it looks like your OC is looking to be a green wave. Good luck finding a replacement….I know two coaches form NC that are looking for Jobs….Bunting and Amato…..

By GaGolfDawg

November 30, 2006 02:32 PM | Link to this

I think Dawgs Suck is really Ramble On! I don’t know if you saw the earlier blogs where Osama Bin Buzz was threatened by Ramble On! but ever since then Ramble On! has disappeared. To Dawgs Suck a.k.a Ramble On! Your remarks on this blog are the work of a person who probably didn’t even graduate from high school much less sniff the door of GT. Why don’t you get back to doing what you do best and that’s asking a Georgia grad if he would like his clubs cleaned after a round of golf.

It’s still the truth no matter how bad it hurts, no matter how bad you say we cheated, no matter how bad your QB sucks, the truth is still the same:

THE MEN OF GEORGIA 15 THE CRYBABIES AT TECH 13

HA!! HA!! HA!! HA!!

By Alabama Dog

November 30, 2006 02:49 PM | Link to this

Chip: I agree with the comments of most Dog fans here: it’s not like Georgia hasn’t beaten ranked teams also- a rout of Auburn(on the road) and a last minute win over Tech(a team that routed Virginia Tech). If there’s a reason to be scared, it would be coaching- Beamer’s definitly one of the elite coaches out there-ask Alabama they would love to have him! But I believe it would be probably be one of the better bowl matcthups and definitely a huge bonus for the Peach Bowl!

By ATLDawg

November 30, 2006 02:51 PM | Link to this

On the Ian Smith issue: I personally believe that he should be dismissed. I see your point crs, but for a scholarship player to repeatedly make the same mistake, we have to take action. MR runs a tight ship and that is one of the many qualities that makes him a great coach and representative for our wonderful institution.

On playing VT: I have been to many VT games over the past few years visiting a friend and know a lot about their program. Our coaching staff should have a good read on them since we hired their receivers coach away to the big show. One thing everyone should know about them, they run up the score on the little guys to make themselves look better, but crumble against top tier competition. Their out of conference games were against Northeastern, Cinci, Southern Miss, and Kent State; they rarely challenge themselves for this same reason. They have a mistake prone offense and if our offense holds onto the ball, we will win the game. They are easily rattled on the road (let’s face it, it will be a home game for us) and MR has faced them at their highest level with the lousy Mike Vick in the BCS CG in 1999. The fact that they are decently ranked will be motivation for our team and we should win the game. I believe the opening line will be UGA -2.5. Stafford is coming around with the turnovers, but their QB is a turnover machine and they cannot wait until their new 5 star Hampton Roads Hero star Tyrod gets there next fall.

By GT90

November 30, 2006 03:04 PM | Link to this

So let me get this straight - UGAY loses to WVU by three: it was not a beating. UGAY loses to Florida by 7: it was not a beating. UGAY beats Tech by three and it was a beating?????

By gator the dog catcher

November 30, 2006 03:07 PM | Link to this

no, the UGAY loss to Florida was again another beating. 21-0. Florida kills clock and plays soft coverage = 21-14 final.

By GaGolfDawg

November 30, 2006 03:19 PM | Link to this

GT90,

This is a UGA blog, a win is a win and a loss is a loss. I don’t consider getting beat by 3 points a beating but I do consider get beat 6 years in a row a beating. And yes that includes UGA getting beat by Florida. If I were you I would be more worried about beating WF because that’s not going to be as easy as all the Techies think.

By Hog the Gator Catcher

November 30, 2006 03:42 PM | Link to this

Hogs 31 Gators 20

That will shut Urban’s piehole!

By VTdawg

November 30, 2006 04:05 PM | Link to this

I’m from Marietta and grew up a dawg fan.
I now go to VT. As much as it pains me to say it, Im gonna have to pull for my Hokies (the only time Ill ever root against Georgia). Anyway, I’ve seen most of Georgia’s games, and all of VTs games.
This should be a great game. Both teams are similar - strong defense, so-so offenses with young QBs, etc. Right now, Tech’s biggest advantage is in special teams. Uga will have to get their punts off quickly, or we’ll bolck them. Both teams have talented return men in Eddie Royal and Mikey Henderson - both of whom have the ability to take it all the way. Georgia has had problems with kick coverage this season, which could make for Royal having a big day. Offensively, both teams look even. Stafford has the edge over Glennon. However, I think Tech has better receivers. Both offensive lines have been up and down this season, but have played well recently. The running game is a tossup. If Branden Ore is playing, I’d give us the edge. If not,
I’d say Georgia has a slight edge.
Both defenses are also quite strong. I know that the ACC, for the most part, sucks this year, but I still think our defense is better than Georgia’s. We’ve had four shutouts (albeit against mediocre teams), and we held two offenses that score 20+ points per game (Clemson and Wake) to under 10. Our D is better than GT’s, which as y’all should remember, held UGAs offense to 8 points. That being said, Georgia has a defense full of talented players. Both teams may have players returning from injuries - key players who could change the course of the game. Ore for us, and Coutu for UGA. Coutu is the best kicker in the country, because once Georgia crosses the fifty, a field goal is about 95% certain. Our kicker, Pace, has been solid this year, but he doesn’t have quite the range that Coutu does. I predict a close, hard-fought game. The score will be low. In the end, Ore will do too much damage to UGAs suspect run defense. VT wins, 17-14. Oh, and ATLDawg. You obviously dont know our program that well if you think that we are rattled on the road. We have only lost 1 road game in the past three seasons. And our out-of-conference schedule is about as strong as UGAs (meaning not very).

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 30, 2006 04:10 PM | Link to this

GT90, There is a difference between getting beat and taking a beating. WVU beat us by 3, UF beat us by 7, we beat you by 3.

UTAH took you guys to the shed and gave you a beating.

By DecaturTechFan

November 30, 2006 04:10 PM | Link to this

Help me with the math……I thought that if Tech wins Saturday they go to the Orange Bowl. A loss and they are in the Peach Bowl and the dawgs go to the Music City Bowl. Where is the Va Tech talk coming from?

By dawg fan

November 30, 2006 04:17 PM | Link to this

gator- didn’t you mean to say “when Tebow fumbles Dawgs get momentum 21-14”

I’m glad he’s your QB of the future!

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 30, 2006 04:23 PM | Link to this

VTdawg, nice post dude.

DecturTechFan, Gator bowl if you lose will be your trip. They tried to kick you out but we are guessing arrangements have been made by the ACC to keep you in this time zone this year. The ChickFilA bowl said it would take the winner of the UGA-Tech game depending on the SEC and BCS selections so everyone is guessing LSU to BCS and UGA to the ATL to face the best team in the ACC.

By Big Dawg

November 30, 2006 04:34 PM | Link to this

1. Willie Martinez turned down FIU
2. GT will beat Wake Forest Saturday and GT will go to the Orange Bowl with Wake going to the Gator Bowl.
3. The Peach Bowl wants the Dawgs and with GT going to the Orange and Wake in the Gator the Dawgs will be playing the Hokies.

? What is a Hokie anyway?

In watching VT, just like GA, they have improved over the course of this year, but talent wise they don’t match up with us. It will be a good game and the Dawgs should win to end the season on a high note. Dawgs will be an underdog and this will help in keeping them from underestimating VT the way they underestimated WV last year.

By ATLDawg

November 30, 2006 06:38 PM | Link to this

VTdawg, I was not strictly speaking of wins and losses. You struggle against solid defenses such as NC State, which I watched beat you in the Burg a few years back. You have never beaten FSU, and since our current coach left that program, they have gone down hill (but you still could not win in Jax last year against them). Clemson and Wake are a joke around here; I wouldn’t brag on those wins. If your defense is so great, why did C Johnson torch your corners so badly while Paul Oliver shuts him down every year for us? If you can’t beat Reggie Ball, I can’t take you seriously. Your shutouts are to Northeastern, Duke, UVA, and Kent State, why are you even bringing that stat up? You said you are still in school, right? You probably don’t remember that UGA passed on Beamer for Mark Richt, do you? I’m staying away from predicting final scores since we have a new coach calling the plays, but I still think we will do enough to win. Our top ten defense is against much better competition so stick to worrying about working for the kids in Charlottesville and leave the football to legitimate teams with at least one national title.

By VTdawg

November 30, 2006 08:06 PM | Link to this

Big Dawg, A Hokie is a turkey

ATLDawg, In case you didn’t notice in my last post, I’ve been a UGA fan for a while. If you’re gonna say that we “struggle” on the road because we’ve had some games that were closer than expected, then I guess you would have to say that UGA also struggles on the road. Most here (myself included) would agree that UGA is a very good road team. This is because UGA, like VT, almost always finds a way to win.
I know it is strange to brag about dominating Wake Forrest (which we did on the road), but Wake dominated the same Ole Miss team that Georgia almost lost to earlier this season, at Ole Miss. They’re not on the same level as the elite teams in the SEC, but they’re solid. I’ll be the first to admit that the SEC is better than the ACC, but that doesn’t mean that there are no legit ACC teams. Using your logic, I guess Florida State must not have been any good in the 90s because they played in the ACC. VT has proven themselves legit in the past few years. Who was the only team to beat WVu last year (in Morgantown no less)? If it weren’t for a dropped pass in the endzone during the 2004 Sugar Bowl, VT would have beaten an excellent Auburn team that killed Georgia earlier that year. Finally, why would Beamer even be in contention for the UGA job? He’s built the VT program from the ground over his twenty years coaching here. What makes
you think that he was even interested in the UGA job?

By VTdawg

November 30, 2006 08:18 PM | Link to this

One more thing. We lost to GT during the same point in the season that UGA lost to Vandy. Both teams are significantly better at this point, or we wouldn’t be having this discussion.

By hokies#1

December 1, 2006 08:40 AM | Link to this

WOW!!!

Some over confident UGA fans. Is this how you always are?? Sound alot like scum WVU fans. I like the rationale most of you use in coming to your inevitable conclusion that UGA will destroy VT. Here goes the logic most often cited: UGA is awesome, ACC sucks and thus so does VT. Except for Tom and a few others, all of you live in a fantasy land where UGA is the end all be all of college football. If you had your way UGA would be in the NC despite your losses.

I for one think this game will be close - just like the GT UGA game was close despite the horrible play of Reggie Ball. Our defense is pretty good, as at the end of the season they are ranked #1. It is funny to see how no one posting here respects that. I, unlike most of you, respect the other team enough to know this wont be a beating, but I do think VT will pull it out.

By godog

December 1, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

UGA fans are way, way over confident. I think it will be a closely fought game for both teams. In fact it is one of the more compelling bowl match ups if it happens. One thing that really bothers me is that after beating Auburn and GT we think we are the greatest thing since sliced bread. Dawgs fans need to take a chill pill and realize that after losing to Kentucky we should feel pretty fortunate that Richt made the changes necessary to salvage the season. That being said, we still lost to Vandy and Kentucky this season and could very well lose to Va Tech. I just hope we prepare better than we did when we played West Virginia last year. I am pretty sure most dogs fans didn’t expect the 1st half of that game to go the way it did….

By tdawg

December 1, 2006 11:19 AM | Link to this

IF THE PEACH BOWL OFFICIAL LOOK AT THIS BOG. IT WILL SELL OUT AND I WILL BE THERE IF YOU PICK UGA VS VT

By ATLDawg

December 1, 2006 11:22 AM | Link to this

Yes, I will also admit we are overly confident at times (okay, all of the time). That is just part of the tradition around the SEC when most of the stadiums hold 80,000+. There are huge fan bases for virtually every team and we feed off each other.

Also, I did imply that FSU was good in the 90’s for the reason that our head coach was calling the plays. If you don’t believe it about Beamer in the running for the UGA job, look it up; I’m sure there are articles somewhere on the web about it. I have a lot of connections to VT and remember it well. Yes, Beamer did build that program from nothing. I think your first bowl game ever came under his tenure. I never said it would be a blowout, that is not MR’s style; it will be a 3-7 point game, but in my personal opinion (and I understand that is all it is), we will do enough to win.

And hokies#1, go down to Sharky’s, have yourself a beer, and play some pool with your 70%+ male college buddies and think what could have been if you had the grades to go elsewhere…

By hokies#1

December 1, 2006 11:41 AM | Link to this

“And hokies#1, go down to Sharky’s, have yourself a beer, and play some pool with your 70%+ male college buddies and think what could have been if you had the grades to go elsewhere…”

Wow, you are worse than WVU fans. FYI, I graduated in ‘03 and will be sitting for the bar in about 7 months so I think I did pretty good for myself. I dont think personal attacks are warranted at this point. You are really making your school and fans look classless with these ignorant posts.

For the record, I would not have gone to any other school than VT if given the chance to do it all again.

By tdawg

December 1, 2006 11:52 AM | Link to this

I think that both teams are very similar. We both had rough spots in the season with inexperienced QB’s but good defenses. This game will come down to who doesn’t turn the ball over. I was in Blacksburg for the GT vs VT game and they turned the ball over a lot to start the game and got way behind. Same thing happened when I was at the GA vs KY game. Turnovers in the 2nd half cost us the game. I think UGA will win in a close game since the game is in the Dome which is almost a home game for us. GA 24 VT 20

By ATLDawg

December 1, 2006 03:58 PM | Link to this

By hokies#1 December 1, 2006 08:40 AM

“Some over confident UGA fans. Is this how you always are?? Sound alot like scum WVU fans.”

Comparing UGA to WVU in any way is a personal attack, which was listed in your original email. Perhaps you should follow your own advice.

By VTdawg

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

Beamer was “in the running” for the UGA job, just like Bill Cowher was in the running for the NC State job. I know a lot of people who went here at that time, and none of them seem to have any clue what the heck you’re talking about. You act like you have all this inside info on VT, when its obvious to any Hokie fan that you’re full of crap. Oh and you’re post about all of us working for UVA grads - real classy.

By hokies#1

December 1, 2006 05:23 PM | Link to this

“Comparing UGA to WVU in any way is a personal attack, which was listed in your original email. Perhaps you should follow your own advice.”

Personal = anything other than to do with football/teams/behavior as fans

My personal position in life goes way beyond the scope of football and is personal - so i think you went a little too far

By jim

December 2, 2006 05:43 PM | Link to this

Darn Chip, What’s with all the negativity?….Go Dawgs! We are NEVER afraid to play any team..usually they might be afraid to play UGA….Bring em on.

By Jay

December 4, 2006 01:03 PM | Link to this

I’m a graduate of both Virginia Tech (grad school) and UGA (undergraduate).

I’m rooting for a tie.

Yes, I know that’s unpossible.