UGA blog finds new home
Morning all. As I’ve said a couple of times this week, we’re converting this blog over to a WordPress platform and it will be a permanent move the first of next week.
Those of you who are regulars probably know that I’m not what you’d call techno-wizard when it comes to these things. But from what I understand the technology offered in this new format should make the blogging and commenting experience better for all. Of course, I’ll be learning as we go along, too. But I’m hoping to provide more pictures and video and things like that which should bring the blog more to life.
Of course, this blog is nothing without all you guys so I want to heartily invite (read: beg) you to come over to the new site by CLICKING HERE ON THE NEW ADDRESS and save it in your browsers. As of Monday, Feb. 23rd, this will be the permanent home of the UGA blog you so love or, in the case of some of you, love to loathe. If you’d prefer to copy and paste or just memorize, the new address is: http://blogs.ajc.com/uga-sports-blog/.
See at the new place!
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Which signees will make impact?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Those who visit here often are no doubt aware of the debate I’ve had with many of the regulars about the relative pros and cons of redshirting versus not redshirting in football.
I’m of the mind that you should redshirt every player possible with the idea of having a more polished, mature and physically and mentally prepared player for the next four years. Others contend you need to play as many freshmen as possible because: A) you’re recruiting players good enough to play right away, and B) you’ll attract more players that want to play right away.
Forgetting your personal stance on that argument or mine, I’ve been perusing the Bulldogs’ list of 2007 signees and, other than the obvious need for immediate help from offensive linemen, I’m not seeing many players at all that might contribute this season.
Maybe I’m missing something — and I’m sure you guys will happily point it out if I am — but I don’t see many potential starters who don’t play on the O-line. Now certainly some freshmen will have to step up and play, but I’m just not real sure which ones will.
You know who may have the best chance? Drew Butler. He’s going to jump right into the competiton with walk-on Brian Mimbs to handle punts. But position players are a different deal.
So let’s jump into it.
I’m guessing that Vince Vance and Scott Haverkamp end up starting on the offensive line. Other than that, which 2007 signees do you think will have the biggest impact next season?
Does Caleb King break into the tailback rotation? How about Rennie Curran at linebacker, or Aron White at tight end? Does Israel Troupe forego baseball and catch passes next season?
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