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By Matthew at the SLC

March 9, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

I love the Women’s basketball team. Those girls are hot! I love to be trapped on an elevator with those girls.

All I need is a couple of bottles of Boonesfarm, some marlboro lights, and some fried-chicken and I will be In there!

By pj

March 9, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this

I think Chip, that

The UK/State game WAS amazing… now that the Cats are gone, don’t you think the UK fans that stay today will root against the Gators - helping us out in the process?

By Chip Towers

March 9, 2007 5:01 PM | Link to this

By the way, Kentucky’s loss — or more accurately, Mississippi State’s win — did Georgia no favors as far as it’s NCAA tournament aspirations. UGA needed those maroon doggies to go down and get out of the conversation.

By Paul Hamilton

March 9, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

Watch it on TV? The only way you could watch the SEC Tournament games yesterday was on pay per view. They’ve had every conference tournament on television except the SEC.

By TitletownUSA

March 9, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

Uhhhh Mr. Towers - your point about the lack of interest in UGA basketball is noted and well documented. But the only school with a large number of fans at the night session was Kentucky. Same story, different year.

Maybe with Kentucky now out of the tournament and with the onset of the weekend, perhaps we’ll see more UGA and Florida fans there than on Thursday. But one thing is for sure. We won’t be seeing any more Tennessee fans. They’re out too.

By Carlton Powell

March 9, 2007 5:14 PM | Link to this

Definitely protective reaction. Most fans I know feel that until the BB program at UGA is assured complete institutional support, there will be brief periods of success, but nothing sustained. And Chip, you KNOW institutional support has been sorely lacking in the past. Things appeared to be on the upswing in 2002 & 2003. Then comes the Harrick fiasco, and the team is not playing post-season before the full extent of the violations are known. That left a LOT fans cold. Generating a fan base is gonna take time. As a youngster growing up in Athens, I spent many nights going to see the BB ‘Dogs play. Generally, there’d be about 1,500 fans in attendance to see the ‘Dogs get beat by what was then pretty mediocre SEC teams. After moving back to Athens from Virginia, I feel that until I see a real institutional backing and long-term progress made, I will watch from afar, but not make the emotional investment. Trust me, most people I know feel pretty much the same way. It IS up to the Athletic Assoc. and university to show support, and continue the program in the positive way it appears to be going. But then, it has APPEARED to be going in the right direction many times. It’s time to stop “appearing” to be going in the right direction, and as the expression goes, “show me the money.”

By Matthew at the SLC

March 9, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

Hey guys, it’s my stalker, the Single White Blogger. You know him, he’s the racist idiot redneck. Isn’t it cool? I have an online stalker because he doesn’t agree with my opinions. So the poor wittle baby has to throw a hissy fit and stalk me online. Wow. It’s nice that I can get under someone’s skin like that. I keep telling him that I’ve been here long enough that people know I’d never say racist things (or even think them), but bless him, he keeps on persisting. So what are you gonna do? He’s like the crazy idiot redneck neighbor in a sitcom.

And Chip, I know for a fact that that is exactly what alumni are feeling right now. Or at least the few I know. I don’t understand why the University, with a 26 MILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS, can’t rent like 10 buses and get 1000 students down to Atlanta tonight. Well, I already know the answer to that question, and the unfortunate answer works at the UGA president’s office. Here’s the thing I’ll never, ever understand. How is Chip, that Michael Adams was not raked over the coals by the Regents for going behind his AD’s back and hiring that slimy Jim Harrick? How is it, in all of this, Michael Adams lost nothing? University Presidents resign over less than what Michael Adams brought on our school. I remember the Auburn president and AD resigned for taking a plane ride to Louisville. How is it that those guys resigned (really, were fired) for that, yet Michael Adams, the snake, gets off scott free for the Harrick debacle.

I don’t get it.

By ugaj

March 9, 2007 6:11 PM | Link to this

you know i talked to a guy who went to the game last night and he said there were about 500 uga fans there and that is sad. i live in kcmo and if i lived in the metro i would have been there last night. uga fans need to fill that dome up just like we did at the old peach bowl. we have to have passion for the basketball program also. final score uga 68 ufag 63 go dawgs

By Ville

March 9, 2007 6:39 PM | Link to this

Every SEC tourney game has been on FSN, in my area anyway.

By UGA4life

March 9, 2007 7:03 PM | Link to this

Matthew: to which one of your mulitple personalitites answers…

Are you bitter because President Adams has turned UGA around academically with the new changes in academic rigor? It sounds to me as if you are one of the whinners who constantly complains about the state of affairs with the administration. And from your posts, you have issues, deep issues about lusting after the girls on the basketball team. You would think that you could do better than those hags. But it appears tht you are sitting in front of a computer while your peers are loading up to party for the week. You must be the loser that stay behind to catch up on your studying.

By Dawgs2007

March 9, 2007 7:50 PM | Link to this

Well, it is 14 - 0 Florida. Nice job Dogs. Way to come out and fight for your post season lives.

No wonder nobody gives a crap!

By Matthew at the SLC

March 9, 2007 7:56 PM | Link to this

UGA4life

Are you my stalker, dude? Because he’s the one with the fetish issues. As for staying behind, I’m heading down to Florida after the weekend. But thank you very much for worrying about my ability to party. In my time, I’ve done my fair share. Too bad you sound as if your days of enjoyment are far gone. I’m sorry that you’re too far gone from UGA to be able to see what’s going on. Dude, if you don’t think Adams is a problem, you’re obviously one of the idiot Regents in his back pocket. The Faculty hate him. You talk about academics? We saw just how important academics were to him, and for just how little he’d be willing to sell out academics when he hired Harrick and refused to accept responsibility for doing so when the time came to accept responsibility. Also, he’s turned student grades into a laughingstock by instituting the plus / minus system. A system at use at only ONE other university in the country. One, out of literally hundreds. A system the faculty and the students oppose. He also hires faculty and administration positions without consulting his faculty. He’s a little dictator. He does what he wants, when he wants with no input from faculty or students, and the Regents let him get away with it. It’s pathetic, because these are the men and women who are supposed to stop Adams’ abuses of power. He’s as oily as Bill Clinton trying to define what “it” means. And UGA4life, if you don’t understand that, or see that… you’re deaf, blind, and stupid.

As it is, I think you’re just my idiot redneck stalker. So good on ya. Keep it up. One of these days you’ll be a real boy and have a life of your own.

By Dawgs2007

March 9, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this

Is it over with yet? Please wake me from this nightmare.

By GREG

March 9, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this

BUCK..DONT WATCH!!!!!

By bigdawg

March 9, 2007 8:22 PM | Link to this

Chip,

I think you saw why there is no love at the game tonight…

As usual, we live and die by the 3. Its about time for a new game plan Felton.

By Matthew at the SLC

March 9, 2007 8:28 PM | Link to this

Just hang in there everyone. They will come back. I predict the Bulldogs will unleash a firestorm from 3-point land and bury the Gators!

If not, they have played there hearts out and I am so proud of them. They are a special group of guys. I think this might be the best all around team Georgia has ever had. We were robbed of a few bad calls early in the season.

Next year will be better. I can’t wait to go to every game. I am a 6th year senior and I stay in school so I can my student tickets. I never want to leave.

By 3 Rivers jacket

March 9, 2007 9:03 PM | Link to this

you cant spell NIT without UGA. the dogs will open with Hofstraprobably. A ggod run could help them for next year. Good luck.

By bigdawg

March 9, 2007 9:07 PM | Link to this

Look at that spelling education you can get down at the trade school!

By Dawgs2007

March 9, 2007 9:17 PM | Link to this

Hey 3 Rivers Jacket,

Do you wake up in the night clutching your pillow thinking about Wake Forest? I think that we beat Wake earlier this year. What is your excuse this time?

By Matthew at the SLC

March 9, 2007 9:37 PM | Link to this

Actually, I’m a second and a half year junior, but who’s counting, right idiot redneck stalker?

Guys, this is a brutal, but I still call this year a success. To be where we were, where Michael Adams and his best friend Jim Harrick left us, to being here is a miracle.

By bigdawg

March 9, 2007 10:51 PM | Link to this

Just to reiterate: we live and die by that 3. Takais played with absolutely no aggression that was really disappointing. Butler proved he deserved to be out on that court and was the only one carrying the intensity out on that court.

How big was that 17-0 run to start the game for UF as they go on to win by 17?! They got a head by a few more but UGA was pretty much able to stay with it after that. Here’s to a good run in the NIT!

As always, Once a Dawg, always a Dawg! How sweet it is! Its still great to be a Georgia Bulldog no matter what!

By Gen Neyland

March 9, 2007 11:22 PM | Link to this

Raise your glasses, half full or half empty, to a toast :

As one season ends, another begins. Let us savor the moment, for because of the moment, we are…Good luck to all going forward.

and UT, where ever you get selected to play, please get past the first round…SEC

By MadMerf

March 9, 2007 11:46 PM | Link to this

I have to agree with bigdawg about the 3s, if at 1st you don’t succeed: try, try again. But honestly, if at 21st you still don’t succeed: try, try to find something that works. And yes, it is great to be a diehard dawg!

I also agree with one of the Matthews about Adam$. He’s playing an instrumental role in holding down the athletic department, so much so he has his thumb on top of D. Evans’ head.

CMR has been trying to knock the proverbial lid off the program for years, but unfortunately the lid (Adam$) seems untouchable. Sad, it really is.

I would love to see someone knock the lid off, MAFIA style!

By RODAWG

March 10, 2007 12:00 AM | Link to this

ADAMSORRYDAWG SAID HIMSELF THAT BEATING FLORIDA WAS HIS MAIN OBJECTIVE.THIS PARANOID FREAK NEEDS TO RESIGN RIGHT NOW.WE CAN’T WIN BEING A HOUSE DIVIDED & HE IS THE TURD IN THE PUNCH BOWL. I AM AN ALUMNUS WHO LOVES THE DAWGS & PULLS FOR THE DAWGS IN ANY SITUATION INCLUDING TIDDLY WINKS. ADAMS SURVIVING THE HIRING OF HIS MENTOR, JIM HARRICK, IS UNFATHONABLE. WE CAN’T & WANT BEAT FLORIDA UNTIL ADAMSORRYDAWG IS LONG GONE. THIS FREAK BLOCKING THE HONORING OF COACH DOOLEY, WHO BY THE WAY OWNED THE GATORS, IS SICKENING. SANFORD-DOOLEY STADIUM & ADAMSORRYDAWG BANNED FROM ATHENS GEORGIA IS WAY PAST OVER DUE! GO DAWG NATION! LET’S RID OURSELVES OF THE GIANT MONKEY ON OUR BACKS!

By bigdawg

March 10, 2007 12:16 AM | Link to this

What’s amazing to me is that I don’t know many people who like Adams, so how does he keep his job?! By his “commitment to academics” which seems to satisfy the Board of Regents. But seriously, are there not enough UGA alumni out there with money to pay these guys to get that guy out of our school?! I’m a student and anytime anyone hears that name on campus we cringe. He gets Booed EVERY YEAR at football games. Any president can come in and do the exact same thing he is and probably get along with everyone a lot better.

By MadMerf

March 10, 2007 1:08 AM | Link to this

Most people in Dawg Nation put Adam$ in the same category as Spurrier when it comes to popularity on campus, and that is not a joke.

The one thing that makes me envious of Auburn is the fact that their administration actually did something about their “problem”, and look how quickly they recovered.

It boggles the mind to wonder how in the world the man can hold his job when the ‘nation is in a furor over his devilish blatancy.

TRUE STORY: My daughter roomed in a house next door to the President’s Mansion in ‘05 and ‘06. Before I helped her move in, I jokingly told her I was bringing a bazooka to give the neighbor a good ol’ fashioned housewarming. She then informed me that Adam$ did not stay there for obvious reasons, and I was disappointed.

Truth is, he probably has built a tunnel from wherever he lives to where he works. He kind of reminds me of a spineless terrorist. Maybe he stays at the “jungle paradise” he’s now famous for.

If the Board Of Regents can’t get rid of him, then maybe we should get rid of the BOR, because it’s painfully obvious he has them under his thumb as well!

By BuLLdawg

March 10, 2007 1:46 AM | Link to this

UGA has a quarter of a million living alumni in the Atlanta SMSA.

By MadMerf

March 10, 2007 2:02 AM | Link to this

BuLL,

A quarter million is “more than 100,000” as Chip stated. You could say that Mr. Towers is covering his butt. Then again, it’s also safe to say that Mike Mercer threw up more than 2 shots per game.

I am confident (patient) that Felton will find a way to win, and when he does, the fans will be there.

By BuLLdawg

March 10, 2007 2:06 AM | Link to this

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http://www.georgiadogs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=40673&SPID=3571&DBOEMID=8800&ATCLID=814383

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Mike Bobo on what he wants quarterback Matthew Stafford to accomplish during the spring:

“The number one thing for Matthew Stafford is having better respect for the football. He has to learn to take care of the football. It is evident in programs across country that when you do not turn over the football, you win more games. So we have to respect the football and understand that sometimes you’ve got to punt it or throw it away.”

13 Interceptions 7 Touchdown Passes and 10 Fumbles 6 Lost to only 3 Touchdown Runs.

It was a horrid season for Matthew Stafford.

“ Sean Baily has caught a few deep balls and that’s nice to see. (Fernando) Velasco and (Chester Adams) Cheese are doing a pretty good job. Paul Oliver and (Jeff) Owens and (Kade) Weston are doing a nice job,” Richt said.

Richt also said redshirt freshman linebacker Darryl Gamble broke a bone in his foot and will miss the remainder of the spring. His timetable for recovery is six weeks.

The Bulldogs now break camp for one week as the University’s spring break begins Saturday. Practice resumes on Mon., March 19 and Georgia’s annual G-Day game is set for April 7 in Sanford Stadium.

http://www.georgiadogs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=40673&SPID=3571&DBOEMID=8800&ATCLID=823353

By BuLLdawg

March 10, 2007 2:06 AM | Link to this

For Georgia Tech in Men’s Basketball, it was the two (2) HORRID LOSSES TO WEAK FOREST that in the end, did them in. I am not sure if Tech fans are hoping Duke, also with a LOSING CONFERENCE RECORD like Georgia Tech as well, gets in, or whether that makes it more unlikely the ACC would send more than the just five (5) teams who have a Winning Conference Record, specifically always a bellwether measure of whether a team does Dance, or does NOT.

Of course, Georgia Tech’s EASY STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE, OFFICIALLY NUMBER 37 SOS TODAY puts Tech as the odd man out, looking in on this day for certain.

For example, not only the two losses to Weak Forest, but Losses such as to Miami of Florida, the Number 157 Team in NCAA Men’s Basketball RPI, are incredibly difficult to overcome when Tech played such a weak schedule strength.

Compared to the Number 37 SOS of Georgia Tech, Georgia for example ends the season at Number 15 NCAA Official strength of schedule for tomorrow’s seedings of NCAA and NIT teams.

Going 1-3 against the cupcakes of cupcake city Weak Forest RPI Number 123 and Miami of Florida RPI Number 157, is undeniably why Tech should play in the NIT.

In fact, Tech other than at home, never can win any men’s basketball game, ever.

Tech won one game all entire season long, in fact 1 in the last 3 years now, on the road and that was against a Losing Record Opponent who has zero hope of an NCAA bid : Florida State.

Georgia Tech’s Weak Number 37 Strength of Schedule this season :

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Number 298 RPI Elon.

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Number 179 RPI Jackson State.

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Number 231 RPI Georgia State.

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Number 198 RPI Pennsylvania State College.

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Number 157 RPI Miami of Florida, who BEAT TECH.

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Number 293 RPI Centenary, what ever that is.

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Number 219 RPI Troy, Good Lord Above there is no end to cupcakes.

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Number 322 RPI St. Francis of Pennsylvania again.

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Number 305 RPI Winston Salem School of Girls. Winston Salem ?

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Number 123 RPI Weak Forest, who BEAT TECH.

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Number 100 RPI N.C. State.

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Number 114 RPI Connecticut College.

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Number 123 RPI Weak Forest again.

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Number 123 RPI Weak Forest a third time, who BEAT TECH AGAIN.

http://realtimerpi.com/rpi125Men.html

14 GAMES of RPI 2,785 for an Average RPI of 14 Georgia Tech Opponents of Number 200.

For THAT Georgia Tech is in ?

What in the hell are you smoking ?

Something Reuben Houston sold you of his 192 lbs. of drugs on Georgia Tech’s campus just before The Georgia Institute of Technology was put on its Second (2nd) NCAA Major Infractions PROBATION ?

Tech remains on Probation, all this year too.

Not that we could expect the AJ-C to write that once this year, as they would have printed daily were it UGA instead on Probation March 10, 2007.

There will be MORE SEC NCAA TOURNAMENT TEAMS than ACC.

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By BuLLdawg

March 10, 2007 3:37 AM | Link to this

Dennis Felton has BEATEN TOP RPI RANKED TEAMS.

Felton’s best wins this year ?

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Number 51 RPI Vandie.

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Number 52 RPI Gonzaga.

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Number 39 RPI AT Arkansas.

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Number 11 RPI Kentucky.

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Number 62 RPI Mississippi State.

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http://realtimerpi.com/rpi356Men.html

One would expect all six (6) of those teams to be in the NCAA Tournament.

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Last season Felton beat Number 64 RPI South Carolina, who won the NIT Championship.

RPI Number 44 Kentucky, Felton beat and Kentucky played in the NCAA Tournament.

RPI Number 54 Alabama, Felton beat and Alabama too was in the NCAA Tournament.

http://realtimerpi.com/2005-2006/rpi356Men.html

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By BuLLdawg

March 10, 2007 3:38 AM | Link to this

3 years ago now, Felton BEAT Number 7 RPI Georgia Tech.

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He beat Number 4 RPI Kentucky right after beating Tech.

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In fact, he beat Number 4 RPI Kentucky twice that season, both home at Rupp Arena.

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He beat that year also Number 19 RPI Florida Gators.

And, then followed that win with a win over Number 24 RPI Vandie.

And, all of those teams made the NCAA Tournament, but Georgia did not with a Losing Conference Record. But, then again, those were NOT FELTON’S RECRUITS that season.

http://realtimerpi.com/2003-2004/rpi356Men.html

Felton was 8-10 in the SEC that 1st year here as our coach.

Dennis Felton does NOT have a Losing Record to Georgia Tech.

Paul Hewitt does NOT have a Winning Record against UGA.

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By Corliss

March 10, 2007 9:28 AM | Link to this

Chip, if the product stinks no one will show up. Protective reaction? are we talking about UGA BB or about the Braves when they make the playoffs? Sadly,that mentality has found its way to Athens. Felton’s a good coach but he’s got a LONG way to go if the Dawgs want to compete in BB.

By todd

March 10, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this

Corliss, UGA is competitive right now. Being on the NCAA bubble isn’t exactly being road kill. They just got beat by a team that just so happens to be better than the Hawks right now.

Besides either you are a fan or you are not. Good times, lean times, or times of building something. More UGA “fans” should have been there this week. The fact that they weren’t doesn’t say much for them.

By gdawgs77

March 10, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

It it hard for me to support the Dawgs because my patience is running out! This is Felton’s 4th year and we still havent made the tournament yet!! How long does it take Chip?? Are we on a 10 year rebuilding program or something!!! Huggins just recently took over the Kansas State program and it looks like they might make the tournament this year. It shouldnt take Felton more than 4 years to simply be one of the top 65 teams!! He needs to start producing!!

By Chip Towers

March 10, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this

Greetings gentlemen and ladies,

I know it was difficult to watch that game last night, but don’t let your emotions get the best of you. That was probably the best team in the country and Georgia played the first 13 minutes as if concussed.

gdawgs77, not to seem an apologist for Felton, but considering from whence the program was to where it is now, making the NCAA tournament THIS year I don’t think was a do-or-die thing. That said, I think it’s clear that next year, in Year Five, there will be no more time for excuses. So be impatient next year.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 10, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

I’ve been kinda of out of touch for a few days so I’m not impatient. When a score of 31-6 flashed on the screen, I just switched to CSI Miami.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 10, 2007 5:25 PM | Link to this

BuLLDAWG, I see youi’re back at your favorite pastime, jumping Matthew Stafford. Just because you were against him playing as a treufreshamn and wanted someone else to play, you’ve never gotten over it. NO QUESTION, Stafford took his hits and made his mistakes but in spite of people lioke you riding him harded than a West Tezas herd horse he still got it to gether and came through. Now if you want to start the ‘07 season dewlling on the negatives and not the positive way he finished the year be my guess but that’s a strange way to start a season when we have a tom of talent and will be in thr fight for the SEC title dpending on one man to lead the team, Matther Stafford.

By please play man coverage willie

March 10, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this

i agree gdawgs77. for all this talk about how much discipline felton brings to the program, we sure as heck dont play like it. throwing up long range 3s, not even looking to drive to the basket, standing around on offense looking shellshocked…the list could go on and on. and no chip year five isnt not the year to be impatient. i think we have good reason to be impatient right now. there is no reason why we shouldnt be one of the best 65 teams in the country. whats the deal with felton not giving albert jackson any playing time? i mean c’mon it does not take a rocket science to see that rashad singleton just doesnt play with the strength and aggression that a 7 footer should play with.

By gdawgs77

March 10, 2007 11:48 PM | Link to this

Hey Chip thanks for the response back! Its just that basketball is much easier to rebuild than a football team so I could understand giving a football team 5 years or so but 3 or 4 is enough for basketball I believe. Kansas State is just one of several schools where I could give an example of a coach making an instant impact in basketball. So as you say there should be absolutely NO excuses for next year’s team! Hey Chip do you think T. Brown will be back next year. I know Felton held him out in October b/c he didnt have the proper focus on his schoolwork. So what do you do think about his chances for coming back? He will be the key to next year’s team.

By ted

March 11, 2007 4:44 AM | Link to this

f u chip, go back to journalism school, you can’t write worth a flip. Don’t quit your day job or your children and husband will go hungry.

By todd

March 11, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

I wonder if “gdawgs” bothered to show up for either of Georgia’s 2 SEC tourney games, or even any home games fo that matter. Seems like we have a lot of basketball “experts” that love to pass opinions but will not buy a ticket to save their life.

Yeah, it’s been 4 years and yes it is easier to rebuild in basketball than football. But programs like Kansas St. were not where Georgia was 4 years ago. Which was being left on the dung heap of college athletics. Remember SMU in football? Our image to high school coaches, players, the media, and anyone else paying attention was almost as bad. So if you really care about Georgia basketball, buy some tickets and shut up.

By mark

March 11, 2007 5:37 PM | Link to this

Hey BuLLdawg, You forgot to mention only UCLA and UNC beat more top 50 RPI teams than Tech. Why don’t you get the UGA bball team that lost without heart against UF to join you on the couch and watch Tech in the Big Dance. Maybe the mighty Kennesaw State team that gave UGA a run could also join you.

By AltamahaDawg

March 11, 2007 6:12 PM | Link to this

Plus he wasnt able to recruit but about 2 years now. I have a feeling the impatience of some folks in here isn’t limited to thier basketball teams. Going from hoping to just win a conference game to upper tier is pretty steady improvement I’d say. You know, even knowing they were sunk, I still watched, till the end. Just my love of the alma mater I suppose. Just love to watch any red and black team, even when the other team is better or even when they are beat out by a crime drama TV.

By AltamahaDawg

March 11, 2007 7:11 PM | Link to this

How is basketball easier to rebuild than football which recruits 20-25 new players per year?

And listen, don’t forget there are going to be quite a few teams in the NCAA this year that could not beat UGA. Felton is expected to do it in a conference in which most sport analyst were impressed with and consider a .500 record pretty difficult. He was what, 2 games short this year, prabably more like 4/5 baskets. (and only won 2 sec games how many years ago?)

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 11, 2007 7:34 PM | Link to this

I’ve never pulled for any other SEC team(other than the Dawgs) the way I’m pulling for Arkansas in the tournement the way I am now. If you heard that MOUTH aka. Dickie V. put down the “hogs and the SEC WEST you will also. No , the SEC west wasn’t that good this season but Dickie V. was mad because one of his pets didn’t make it. Go Hogs Go!

By AltamahaDawg

March 11, 2007 9:34 PM | Link to this

Hopefully CSI wont be on opposite of the Hogs games too.

By HAIRY DAWG

March 11, 2007 9:51 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs would’ve been 10-8 in the SEC but for being cheated out of a win against Bama.This would’ve made the dance, no doubt!

By BadgerDawg

March 11, 2007 10:16 PM | Link to this

If there is any consolation to all of this, it’s that BuLL was wrong on just about everything. By the way, another team really got jobbed tonight. The Akron Zips got beat by a miracle and bad clock officiating combo, and then they didn’t even make the NIT. I’m telling you, I’ve seen them play many times and they would beat UGA 7-8 times out of 10 post-Mercer injury and at least 5-6 with him in. I had to check the NIT bracket three times because I was checking to see where they were, not if they were in.

By HAIRY DAWG

March 11, 2007 11:12 PM | Link to this

THE DAWGS WILL BE ONE AND DONE AFTER PLAYING THE FS DOGS! THE MONKEY ON UGA’S BACK, ADAMSORRYDAWG, IS BRINGING IN HIS TEAM OF OFFICIALS TO MAKE SURE THE ROUND BALL SEASON ENDS POSTHASTE.TO MUCH FOCUS ON THE FACT THAT ADAMSORRYDAWG HIRED HIS MENTOR, COACH HARRICK. THIS HIRING SHOULD’VE LEAD TO HIS FIRING,BUT THE FREAKING MONKEY LIVES OWN STRANGLING THE LIFE OUT OF DAWG NATION.CHIP HELP EXPLAIN THIS ANOMALY.DAMNED ASHAME TO WATCH GATOR NATION HAVING A FREAKING LOVE FEST & WE ARE IN DIRE STRAIGHTS [CALL DOB]!

By gdawgs

March 11, 2007 11:13 PM | Link to this

Hey Todd just to let you your right I didnt attend either conference tournament game but that is b/c I live several states away but hey I would of if I lived in Georgia!! In fact I still was able to attend some this year even though it is a trek for me!! Your the kind of a fan that just likes to settle for being average!!! Sad!! I am not going to apologize for expecting greatness!

By colascdawg

March 11, 2007 11:20 PM | Link to this

From where the basketball team has been the last few years, the NIT is definitely a step up and a step in the right direction. I like the nucleus of the team, however I would like to see more depth, more of an inside presence and an improved half court offense.

I understand it is the NIT and mid-week, so it will be hard for non-students outside of Athens (like myself) to make the game, but it would be great to watch a packed house support the Dawgs against Fresno on ESPN2 Wednesday.

It is another great opportunity for this young team to get some experience in a tournament atmosphere. Also, it is a great chance to show that UGA basketball is headed in the right direction both on the court and in the stands.

I am looking forward to it and I hope the place is rocking.

By the way, if you are already feeling the football itch check out youtube clips of some past highlights, most are fairly recent. Hopefully, people will continue posting…I saw a short clip in one of the Munson montages of T. Browning going 92 yards on a screen against LSU in ‘04. I had forgotten what a sweet play that was because I have tried to block that game from my memory, but it was a potential Lindsay Scott II if things would have turned out differently.

Go Dawgs!

By GREG

March 11, 2007 11:25 PM | Link to this

BUCK…WE MADE IT TO THE LITTLE ONE MAN!!!NEXT YEAR WE WILL MAKE UP THERE IN THE BIG ONE MAN!!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 1:13 AM | Link to this

Altamaha, you should have a little more info before you try to be cute. I was in the hospital and an all I could get was a score across the bottome of the screen. I wasn’t in a place whee I could watch the game. But that was a good try at being cute.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 1:22 AM | Link to this

Greg, I’m really hoping we can make a good showing plus it’s on ESPN2 so I’ll be able to watch them play. As I posted to Chip the other day, I just hope we can make something happen in thje ocean between 30’ out and 2’ out. If we can do anything in that area we could go a long way.

By MadMerf

March 12, 2007 2:20 AM | Link to this

Felton’s teams have made a steady improvement, considering the circumstances:

He inherited a couple of seniors in his first (‘03-‘04) season from Harrick’s squad, still stinging from UGA’s self-imposed tournament withdrawal, along with a handful of walk-ons. That team proceeded to win a respectable 12 games, considering the talent/lack of depth we had at the time.

The following year we completely started over, with Levi Stukes and the rest walk-ons. All of Harrick’s Hounds were gone, and Felton even “relieved” Harrick’s stellar recruiting class the year before, and they all left (except maybe one?). Now that’s adversity folks!

These are the records from the last 3 years:

2004-2005: 8 wins, 20 losses (2-15 conference)

2005-2006: 15 wins, 15 losses (5-12)

2006-2007: 18 wins, 13 losses (9-9) NIT bid

He’s not Tubby, but he’s not Jirsa either. Looks like improvement to me, and remember, the national media buried us not too long ago. Getting recruits to come to UGA is no small feat, given the rep Harrick/Adam$ left us.

The NIT ain’t so bad, things could be alot worse. At least we get to play another game at the Steg. Wednesday’s game gives us a chance to get the taste of the last game out, and also gives the fans a shot to redeem themselves. Pack the house and GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!

By the truth

March 12, 2007 7:01 AM | Link to this

NIT

By AltamahaDawg

March 12, 2007 7:03 AM | Link to this

MadMerf, beautifully written. Perfect! Nothing like facts to put rediculous impatient ramblings in their place.

By AltamahaDawg

March 12, 2007 7:09 AM | Link to this

Buck, sorry about that, at least I try to be cute and joking. I figure you need at least one person in here that doesnt tiptoe around your eggshells.

I guess that makes us even for your all out attacking me a few weeks back, when you didn’t have your facts correct about my post (trying to cheer you up). MMMMM,not really.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 8:27 AM | Link to this

Altahama, eggshells? Oh well, I’ll be cheered up if the Dawgs can do some dammage in the NIT. Received 3 calls last night alone after Washington didn’t make the NIT( I think it’s great)asking me how did I think that Ga. deserved to be there and they didn’t. Talk about the arrogaunt falling down, the Huskies are the 3rd best team in the state now. Their school colors are purple and gold(Royalty) and the school fight song starts out with “Bow down to the Huskies.”( I need to check to make sure that it’s Huskies and not Bow down to Washington?). Anyway you get the point.Fresno St. shouldn’t be underestimated but it would be great if the Dawgs win Wed. night and some way Arkcansas could upset USC on Thur. I’ll be wearing my “Dawg Battle Cap” 24/7 for the next couple of weeks.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 8:51 AM | Link to this

Mad Merf, you’re right but I also think it’s to early to say he’s not Tubby. May be better. Couple more years and we’ll know a lot more but he’s done good so far. You use facts but the best thing I’ve noticed is that when we post back and forth, you’re not just a blind homer and use objectivity. That’s good.

By AltamahaDawg

March 12, 2007 9:44 AM | Link to this

Fresno is absolutely not to be underestimated. But here’s to your good cheer after that game. Also good point about Tubby, not sure why everyone holds him out as such a standard. Not to take anything away fom him, but what he came into UGA with -vs- What Felton did, is not even in the same arena. I think when its all said and done, Felton building any kind of program from 6 feet under at UGA, will be a lot more impressive than simply continuing to oil that machine that is KY basketball.

BTW, I dont think I can recall a single person being blind or unrealistically optimistic about Felton in here.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

If you wonder why I say don’t underestimate Fresno St., jump over to onlineathens.com(the Banner -Hearld), read their article and you’ll see the Dawgs will have a fight on their hands Wed. night.

By MadMerf

March 12, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

Buck, hope you’re feeling well. Sounds like you’re going through some tough times. You are a warrior, and I admire your resiliency.

I’ve spoken with Dennis the past 3 years following the local Bulldog Club meetings, and he appears to be extremely optimistic while guarding himself from unrealistic sugarcoating. He has an agenda, and he’s on schedule. We may have even exceeded his expectations this season.

He, like CMR, is a man of God and represents an ideal role model for recruits and their parents. I’m not particularly crazy about his “fish out of the ocean” offense (which you refer to) they heavily rely on, but as I stated before, the cast he is assembling should take care of that in the future.

Thanks for the comments, Altamaha.

By gator the dog catcher

March 12, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this

BuLLdawg - why don’t you do an “RPI” breakdown of the NIT!!!!! Its funny that BuLLdawg has UGAY as a team that should make the NCAA without a doubt, but no one on ESPN or CBS even listed UGAY as a bubble team. Don’t they know that BuLLdawg is always right???

That 17-0 run to start the game kind of reminded me of being in Jacksonville in late October!!!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

dog catcher, abouve all please keep remembering J’ville in Oct. and please keep on bragging about it. I wouldn’t want it any other way because this season Matthew and his gang will relieve you of the burden of haveing to repeat nothing but the same old same old. I do have some emphamy for you because judging by your posts , it’ll take you a while to come up with something else to say except “wait til next year”.

By AltamahaDawg

March 12, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

MadMerf, I believe that he runs the offence with what he has to work with. Not so sure that he isnt still “compensating” a little bit still. No disrespect to his players, (in fact a testimate to thier effort)but I’ve heard him say , he is just NOW starting to get bodies that look like SEC players. I assume the style will adjust when he can. Not exactly an inside powerhouse right now. Nor do I think he would ever say, he wouldn’t like to be more well rounded. As much complaining as folks did about that shooting this year, it looks to me that was the reason they won as many as they did. And at times was very effective. Was frustrating to watch at times too, (when it was off) but not sure I’d have felt better if they had averaged 40 points by stubornly forcing what they didn’t have.

By MadMerf

March 12, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

gtdc,

Live it up while you can. This is your year and you deserve the right to talk smack. UF is the new media darling, a revelation that took place yesterday.

Early Sunday afternoon, the boys in the ESPN newsroom said that Florida didn’t deserve one of the four #1 seeds. Just 6 hours later, the gators are elevated to the tournament’s top overall seed, despite two of the previous #1 seeds (one of the Big10 schools had to lose) winning their respective conferences.

The committee even threw in Arkansas, a team you beat by 21 (and frankly, wasn’t supposed to be there) just to justify your huge jump.

And yes, it did remind me of football too. Kind of like when a 3-star recruit commits to UF, he immediately becomes a 4-star. And a 4-star becomes a 5-star, etc. Just like SOS said, “something happens to players” depending on where they go.

I will not talk trash, because I know how silly these Tech fans look sometimes, so I’ll wait ‘til the fall.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

I’ve used the term “Ocean”, no need to rehash the defination but being agressive, crashing the area, trying more drives to the basket or anything to muddy the waters for the other team is something we could use. As Mad Merf said Felton’s recruting players to close the gap and I’m saying that anything we could do even if it just plain stubborn or not the norm wouldn’t hurt. In the games (only 3)I’ve been able to watch the other teams have played “D” knowing that we would do 1 of 2 thing and played their “D” accordingly(sp). If nothing else, once or twice during the game have Brown come out and shoot from 20 ‘with the rest crashing. Just try anything to break the mold and I’m not talking bout changing the whole “O” or anything likr that.

By I-DOG

March 12, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this

Football Spring Practice:

Kiante Trippe and Tony Wilson:

Anyone heard how these two progressed during winter workouts and how they are doing on the field during Spring practice?

Big Dawg is very high on both these redshirt Freshmen players and I just haven’t heard them talked about as much as I would have thought.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

This is just the beging of the whinng ………It didn’t matter that the UW had a better overall record than five teams in the NIT field: DePaul (18-13), Georgia (18-13), Mississippi State (18-13), Mississippi Valley State (18-15) and North Carolina State (18-15)…..Come on DAWGS!! That’s from the Seattle P-I.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this

I-Dog, didn’t Tripp get nicked up?

By AltamahaDawg

March 12, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

Good point, stubborn is indeed spelled with 2 “b’s”. I thought that looked odd.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this

Thanks Altahama, got that right but I did hit the wrong key and spelled like “likr”. Shouldn’t be in such a hurry. Thanks.

By MadMerf

March 12, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

I could use some likr right about now, though I am more of a bere man myself, gotta go!

By gator the dog catcher

March 12, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

First of all I was ragging BuLLdawg for his over the top comments. But since you brought up Stafford, I take the oportunity to remind you that Al Bundy also had a great High School career,…… but not much happened after that.

Mad(as in bitter)Merf - so what you are saying is that Florida keeps beating UGAY while having less talent?? Besides the Pouncy twins, name someone else who was bumped up. Didn’t Vance Cuff get bumped up to a 4 star after commiting to UGAY?

On a side note, playing the UGAY- Florida game in Atlanta did not help eventhough its suppossed to be a huge advantage to play an hour away from home when your opponent has to travel from another state.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

THIS IS SCARY BUT DOG CATCHER YOU’RE RIGHT; HOWEVER IT WON’T TAKE MATTHEW AND HIS BOYS BUT A COUPLE OF WINS AND A LOT OF THIS MOVE THE GAME TALK WILL STOP.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Again from the Seattle P-I. The crying continues and man do I need the Dawgs to beat Fresno St. There’s maybe 100 Dawg or more living here in Seattle and the u of Washington think they are entitled. This is from their coach…….”I don’t see what formula you use where you can’t have the University of Washington in the NIT.”.. Goooooooooo Dawgs!

By GatorBait

March 12, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this

Buck…maybe it is time fans petition to have this team named Matthew Stafford and the Georgia Bulldogs. I don’t doubt at all that Stafford is a good QB but I thought David Greene was pretty good also. You know…most wins by a QB in SEC history. Results speak for themselves and 15 of 17…enough said. Win a few before you start smack talking….

And Dog Catcher….4 TD’s in the city championship game! :)

By AltamahaDawg

March 12, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

A UGA fan talking about UGA in a UGA blog, is hardly smack talking. I mean, its not like he constantly hangs out in another school’s blog. Seriously, who would be that lowclass and sad?

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 7:02 PM | Link to this

Yo! Gator bait, I’m just predicting. not afraid to go out on that limb. Thought you Reptiles would like that because if I were to be wrong you could have a great laugh at my expense but I’m not worried because at the end of the day, I’ll be right. Also, you’ve never heard me say that David Green wasn’t a pretty good QB and I’ve also said that you have beat us and what we must do is beat you Mano vs. Mano which Matthew and his gang will do this season.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 8:13 PM | Link to this

Chip. where’s the love? Did you take the day off? Are you working on some kind of special? I mean the N.I.T isn’t the NCAA but don’t forget us and go home. We need some new meat to chew on like what is Fresno St.’s record and who did they play. I’ll try and find it.

By Chip Towers

March 12, 2007 8:27 PM | Link to this

Hey guys (and gals).

Sorry for my absence. I came down with the flu, or something like it, during the SEC tournament semifinals on Saturday. I’m just starting regain consciousness. Anyway, I’m going to try to get back at it tomorrow (Tuesday). We’ll have you some info on Fresno State, etc. Dogs’ first-round game is Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at The Steg. C-ya there.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 8:41 PM | Link to this

Get well Chip. Fresno St. finished with a 22-9 overall record. They lost twice to Neveda, 85-75 and 81-68. Lost their best player in early Feb., was kicked off the team for some reason, don’t know what. They upset Stanford 69-67. Beat Creighton 69-54 and also beat New Mexico St. 75-69. Couple of quality wins and played Neveda fairly close. I’m not sure about Creighton but I know that Stanford and New Mexico St. are in the “Dance”. Dawgs better come with their “Game Face” on or they’ll be one and done. We’ll have the Pro back tomorrow to do a much better job I just wanted to get some info. Their nickname is the Bulldogs.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 8:50 PM | Link to this

BTW, Lady Dawgs just got a 3 seed and the women from Tech a 10th seed and I think they’re in the same bracket.

By War Eagle

March 12, 2007 9:19 PM | Link to this

I realize you dawg fans get tired of my “off the record” comments, but sometimes I just don`t blend in with the post. I think Dog Catcher does a good job in his knowledge and Gator bits.I would like to say that Auburn University tags are closing in on Tech for sales in Georgia. AU is about 2000 behind and growing, so Cynthia, Jeff, Chip, and all other writers with ajc take notice, Maybe someday Auburn can have coverage besides AP…We desreve better with 16,000 alumni in the area. War Eagle

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 12, 2007 9:39 PM | Link to this

War Eagle is that why I haven’t heard from you lately?

By Gen Neyland

March 13, 2007 12:30 AM | Link to this

NCAA or NIT…surprises will happen. Part of the thrills and chills. It’s great to see a 15 knock off a 2, unless you’re the 2…yeah, I remember, and the writings on the wall this go-round, too. Can’t live on the three’s. Gotta muscle up inside. Nonetheless, Go Vols…and good luck Dawgs in the NIT.

I’ll step out and make a prediction. For what it’s worth, the Final Four : North Carolina, Memphis, UCLA, Florida

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 13, 2007 7:06 AM | Link to this

Gen Neyland, I agree about the 3s but I’m going to be suprised if UCLA MAKES THE FINAL 4. Can Memphis really make it? You should read all the trash talk out here and with an intensity like I’ve never seen before, I’m pulling for the Dawgs in the NIT, Tenn. and most of all Arkansas to beat USC. I don’t think they can but boy if those 3 thigs were to happen my life would be a lot easier. Washington not making the NIT is causing Post Dramatic Stress Syndrone here in Seattle. The entitled one ,didn’t get their entitlement so I really need for thr Dawgs to win or every Washington Huskie will ride my butt like a trail horse. People here are out raged about the sucess of the SEC and if nothing else they want SEC teams to lose in a hurry.

By Marcus1974

March 13, 2007 7:07 AM | Link to this

I’m happy to say that I’m a bulldog fan from Jax, FL. I came to town and saw both the UGA/Aub and UGA/FL SEC tourney games. It was very easy to buy tickets just outside the dome, and I had great seats both nights in the lower level.

As for the games, the Dogs looked sharp against the Tigers, and then just lost to a more talented UF team. I hope the Dogs can make a great post season run in the NIT.

By Brooks

March 13, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

The program was moving in the right direction with tremendous fan support until the Harrick debaucle. That’s when things took a turn for the worst. Season tickets sales went way down and trust in the program was lost. Recovering from that could take 10 years who knows. Also if Dennis Felton was a very successful he probably would jump ship just like Tubby did. I think that fans need to feel a sense of stability in the program before attendance becomes steady again. I also think a new facility to replace Stegman would be good. A more modern, spacious arena. Oh well so much for that since they are adding on to Stegman. I know the University has the money to build a new arena it’s just a matter of doing it. Basketball is a hard sell around here. That is reality. Results are what put people in the stands ultimately. That or tradition. GO DAWGS

By brandon

March 13, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

The people of Georgia need to start supporting our home state universities.

By AltamahaDawg

March 13, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this

Tubby didnt jump ship, he was offered one of the most prestigious jobs in his profession in the country, and had previous ties to KY. That has absolutely no bearing on what Dennis Felton would do WHEN he is successful at UGA.