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By pj

March 23, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

I’d like to hear from the head coach or offense coordinator before I buy any of this. Shockley is only a 2nd year player, and last year’s coaching staff was quoted as saying they were pleased with his development.

By baloney

March 23, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

I think it’s odd that the Falcons AND the Braves have someone with a last name that could be construed as n\making fun of Indians. I mean we have had to watch other teams change their nicknames and mascots to appease the injuns. I think it’s only fair that Redman change his name. But you couldn’t change it to Redmen (just ask St. Johns University).Anyway………I think DJ better clean out his locker.

By realitybitz

March 23, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

Shock is a great kid, a good athlete and a class act - but is not an NFL quarterback. Sorry, but face reality. PT Barnum Blank kept him to keep the local woofwoofs happy and give ya’ll another excuse to wear your red and black, but he will never be more than third string.

By BUSHWACKER

March 23, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

I think Shcokley is safe and will be the no 2 QB this year at first. Then when Vick completely blows up either on the field or off, Shock steps in and takes us to the promised land. WHY?? Because he is a good guy and good things happen to good people.

OH YEA, and unlike Vick, Shockley is a REAL QUARTERBACK who’s played the position since he was 10 years old.

Everyone sees how he RUNS THE OFFENSE he takes control.

Unlike Vick who is an “all about me” guy!!

By Mr Westside

March 23, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

Does anyone remember Chris Redman in Baltimore? I vividly remember he couldn’t throw the ball down the field 30 yards without it hanging in the air during a Sunday night game on ESPN against the Colts. Chris Redman was one of my favorite college football players when he and Deion Branch were lighting it up at Louisville, but clearly his talent stopped showing there. Another quarterback may pose a threat, but not Chris Redman. Regardless of the coach. Baltimore played Kyle Boller before they played Redman, and that says enough. Regardless of who is signed, positions are competed for on the field, and I think DJ will be fine.

By BUSHWACKER

March 23, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

Oh yea, and Shockley is tall enough to play QB and probably does not wear earrings!!!

By Najeh Davenpoop

March 23, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

What are you talking about? The Falcons will soon find out, as the Ravens did, that Chris Redman sucks. The average NFL team carries 3 QBs. Redman and Shockley will probably battle for the backup QB job throughout training camp, along with any other QB that gets signed or drafted. Whoever loses the battle will still be on the roster as the emergency QB. Having seen Redman play, the chance that he beats out Shockley is slim to none. I’d be really surprised if Shockley wasn’t a Falcon next season.

By Cedrick

March 23, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

Yes, I do worry about Shockley position. I think he is an intelligent QB that may not get a chance to prove it. Redman is a “Petrino Guy” so that gives him a step up on Shockley. Redman did not look to good in Baltimore. Let’s not go into full rebuild mode. We have to many positions to fill we do not need 4 or 5 QB’s.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 23, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this

I posted earlier today on the other blog that I don’t think DJ is ready for #2 yet, still don’t. They’ll bring in another QB. and DJ will have a chance, maybe, to compete for #2. I believe that by making the roster last year he got a 3 yr. deal. He’s not played so there’s no resume(sp) for trade bait so I think he’ll have his shot and remain at #3.

By Matthew At The SLC

March 23, 2007 5:10 PM | Link to this

realitybitz, way to come out and show some ignorance. Who knows what Shockley is capable of at the next level? He’s yet to get the chance. But he’s humble, he’s a great leader, has a strong as hell arm, is smart as a whip, and is athletic. Let Redmond come in. If he beats out Shockley, it won’t be on talent. Shockley has more talent in his pinky toe than Redmond does in his whole body. Redmond sucks. So if he beats out Shock, it’ll be because Petrino is playing favorites, and if that’s the case, I’ll be p** off.

By AltamahaDawg

March 23, 2007 5:56 PM | Link to this

Chip, don’t tease Buck with those cryptic messages , please.

By OddJob

March 23, 2007 5:59 PM | Link to this

Just the idea of one under sized option qb backing up another makes me uneasy.Nothing against Shockley but give me a proven vet backup.

By MOTDawg

March 23, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this

Redman played for Petrino for one year at Louisville: 1998. Redman was a junior and Petrino was offensive coordinator (his only year at UL before returning as head coach in 2003). The next year, Petrino was the QB coach for Jacksonville. Thus, it’s been 9 years since Redman played for Petrino, and, obviously, many things may have changed. I wouldn’t count Shockley out just yet.

By Matthew At The SLC

March 23, 2007 7:06 PM | Link to this

Oddjob, are you retarded? When did Shockley ever, EVER run the option offense? Shockley has been a pro-style QB since high school. He was a great college QB, much better and more accomplished than Chris Redmond. Come on dude, you’re usually alright, don’t be a douche. Ha!

By OddJob

March 23, 2007 7:14 PM | Link to this

I almost always keep my politics off the sports bloggs,but just this once a little perspective.Many people worrying about Shockley or Vick have trouble paying the mortgage.If Shockley never plays a game he will make more money in a short career as a backup qb than many hard working fans earn at hard labor in a lifetime.Ok there’s my rant,by the way I am a big sports fan just not a fanatic about it.

By OddJob

March 23, 2007 7:24 PM | Link to this

Matthew Ive met thousands of adults in my life and not one talked the way you post,infer what you will from that fact.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 23, 2007 7:27 PM | Link to this

Sounds like I got back just in time..Altahama….you mean when he says “see ya in the papers”?

By Matthew At The SLC

March 23, 2007 8:01 PM | Link to this

OddJob, the wiseguy tone is lost in translation, I guess. Just busting your cajones, man.

By Matthew At The SLC

March 23, 2007 8:02 PM | Link to this

OddJob, also, if you think that was bad, when I was just kidding around, then you need to take a look at the Falcons boards when the Idiot Racist Redneck Faction is out in full force. It’s not a good place to be.

By Anonymous

March 23, 2007 8:08 PM | Link to this

Matthew at the SLC, if you want to be treated like a serious adult, you need to quick speaking with the voice of a juvenile. “Douche?” Grow up. (And, no, I’m not your Ignorant Redneck Stalker buddy; just an adult fan who believes in manners.)

By UGAisgreat

March 23, 2007 8:08 PM | Link to this

Chip Towers any news from football practice today?

By UGAisgreat

March 23, 2007 8:25 PM | Link to this

Any Josh Davis update?

By Matthew At The SLC

March 23, 2007 8:29 PM | Link to this

Was being sarcastic. Busting cajones. Do none of y’all have guy friends? And if you do, what do you do, sit around discussing the stock market and sipping Perrier, or something? What has happened with the pussification of the guy gender? I swear to God, this is what the crazy feminists have always wanted. Guys no longer act like guys. We have to apologize for being guys, and guy-like. We can’t bust another guys balls without having to get a lecture about it. Little boys are not being allowed to be little boys anymore. They play games like soccer, which their mom’s love, because there’s hardly any contact at all. And soccer coaches act like new age wussies where everyone wins, and no one loses, so the boys growing up now have no idea the kinds of lessons a guy needs to learn about life and about themselves from losing at sports as a kid. Little boys can’t chase girls around the playground anymore, it’s not politically correct, because it’s “aggressive male behavior,” but it doesn’t matter that they think girls have cooties, and that’s why they chase them.

Come the freak on! I will not apologize. I’m a sarcastic wiseguy. It’s who I am. And if you’re a wussy man who’s been gender neutered and you can’t take it, then I refuse to apologize. As Colin Cowherd is fond of saying, “That’s a YOU problem, not a ME problem.” Stop being so damned sensitive.

Like I’m being with this outburst. See the tongue - in -cheek? See the sarcasm? I guess I’m going to have to explain, in detail everything I say as to make sure that the wussy, gender-neutered men that make up half of the current U.S. male population don’t get offended.

By Chip Towers

March 23, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

From practice: Josh Davis knee injury was minor. A mildly sprained MCL. Should be back Monday.

By uga95

March 23, 2007 8:55 PM | Link to this

AMEN Matthew!!!! I couldnt agree more. But be careful…the only reason that the feminization that you speak of works is because YOU care when someone comes back at you like that!!

Just say your piece and if u offend someone with your remarks (very benign remarks I might add) let it be their problem instead of yours! Acknowledging their p*y crap just dignifies it!!

Having said that..Shock will be the back up and will eventually start in the NFL!!!!

By UGAisgreat

March 23, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this

Did anyone get hurt today? I heard that we had a bad practice. When is Vince Vance going to get back?

By Matthew At The SLC

March 23, 2007 9:26 PM | Link to this

Chip, that’s good to hear. Thanks for the update. Have a good weekend. Has to be awhile since you haven’t had to cover a team on the weekend. Unless they’re sending you to Knoxville to cover the Diamond Dawgs. If so, watch out for them hillbillies.

By pj

March 23, 2007 10:03 PM | Link to this

hilarious that a Falcons blog conerted to a uga blog just now…. thanks chip.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 23, 2007 10:19 PM | Link to this

Coaches are just be ing careful with Vance, It’s no big deal just like Davis will be back on Monday.

By NC Dawg

March 23, 2007 11:04 PM | Link to this

Does anyone have any news about Caleb King’s test score. Unfortunately, I think we’d heard by now if it were positive.

By Kory

March 23, 2007 11:16 PM | Link to this

Jeez, Shockley is so overrated. He had a nice season senior season at UGA. That was it. Why do you think he warrants a second string job for the Falcons? The Falcons need a veteran to complimant Vick if he gets hurt. I’m not saying Redman is the answer, but let’s not talk about how good Shockley is as a quarterback. There are many nice people in the world, but I’d rather have an a* hole backing up Vick that could play the position then Shockley.

By dirtybird7

March 23, 2007 11:22 PM | Link to this

check out redman senior year and only year under peternio and then say he has no talent

By dirtybird7

March 23, 2007 11:37 PM | Link to this

As a true fan, one can only hope your team gm makes the right decisionsI payed high and some college ball and if i or anyone one of us were good enough to play or lead a team we would be so we need to just shut up esp with the racial stuff and support our team

By Adel Purvis

March 23, 2007 11:48 PM | Link to this

Shockley is the best option for second string, and by the way, Shockley was drafted by the big man, Arthur Blank!!

By Adel Purvis

March 23, 2007 11:48 PM | Link to this

Shockley is the best option for second string, and by the way, Shockley was drafted by the big man, Arthur Blank!!

By Lee

March 23, 2007 11:54 PM | Link to this

Good grief, Shockley was the most overrated QB in UGA history. He got to play his senior year because the Dawgs had absolutely no one else to play. They won the SEC because everyone else was having a down year.

He’s got a gun of an arm, I’ll give him that. The only thing, neither he nor the receiver has a clue where it’ll come down.

Y’all need to take off those Bulldawg Blinders before you run into something.

By ROY

March 24, 2007 12:16 AM | Link to this

Gibson’s gonna be a falcon for many years to come. Especially with Petrino’s 4 reciever sets.

By birddawg

March 24, 2007 1:13 AM | Link to this

I predicted when Shock was signed that in 2 years Vick would be riding the pine and Shock would be the starter. These new developments don’t change my opinion: Redman is a Petrino guy, which amounts to insurance; that’s all. I’m not a big NFL fan but seems after 6 years he hasn’t done much in the league. Shock will be starting by year’s in for one simple reason: he’s a better QB than Michael Vick, probably equally attributable to Vick’s shortcomings in that regard and Shockley’s time in Athens with a couple of QB coaches.

By birddawg

March 24, 2007 1:21 AM | Link to this

that was supposed to be “year’s end” of course, and one other part I left out: my prediction was based on the fact that it was obvious a year ago that Schaub would be traded. He was too good to keep warming the bench in Atlanta, was coming up for free agency, and other teams knew it. Too bad Atlanta didn’t appreciate what they had, but they can correct their Vick mistake once Shock proves his superiority.

By BuLLdawg

March 24, 2007 5:11 AM | Link to this

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Our Baseball Team cannot hit a lick. We play 9 players, and of the 9 position players, they play every inning of every game. Johnathan Wyatt is the only one who can hit. The other 8 are hopeless. And, a third of the team cannot catch the baseball to save their lives. Specifically, Gordon Beckham, Like Stewart and Mike Freeman are horrible fielders. And, with a batting average, in addition for Mike Freeman of .234, he is not a baseball player but a glass of liquor. Mike Freeman, though is not the worst hitter, as that honor belongs to another starter along with these other hopeless Starters, Travis Parrott with a batting average of .196.

Travis Parrott has 2 RBIs in 21 games to-date and has scored 3 runs total. Mike Freeman has 3 RBIs in the 21 games. Combined, in 21 games total, these two Starting Players have amassed a grand total combined of but 2 walks in 21 Games Starting.

You have got to be kidding me these are our Starters this season ?

If you cannot hit and you cannot field, what in the name of Heaven Above are you doing Starting in the SEC in Baseball ?

It doesn’t matter what the pitchers do, when a third of the Starters can field to save their souls and 8 of the 9 Starters cannot hit a lick.

It’s amazing what happens to the Team when you take 2 Starters who are hitting .234 and .196 and sit them on the bench. First, anything is better than that especially if you are the worst fielder on the team in addition to his .234 batting average Mike Freeman is. Secondly, you would be amazed what happens with “hitters” like Mike Freeman and Travis Parrott, when they no longer are given any Starting Assignments : they actually learn how to be selective at the plate and make their at-bats count because they then would be sent the message that this is totally unacceptable.

Are these guys on Scholarship ? With all the Baseball Players in This State, a .234 hitter who is your worst fielder is a Starter ? And, a .196 hitter is as well ?

We have played the entire season at Home at Foley Field, and now we go on the road.

This Baseball Team, and its coaches in their choices of whom it is who should be Starting and whom it is that must be sent a message benching Multiple Starters for the remainder of the Season, need to learn how the game of Baseball is actually played.

Imagine every Starter on the Team Striking Out at Least Once a Game.

By BuLLdawg

March 24, 2007 5:13 AM | Link to this

My thoughts on the NFL Pro Day :

4.61 and 4.63 for Danny Ware, with his hands, is no good for him being Drafted. He has serious issues holding on to the football, has had and does and now runs 4.61 and 4.63 NFL Pro Day ? Not good at all.

Tra Battle turned in the best time in the 40-yard dash, far better than Danny Ware’s with his 4.5.

I am a bit surprised that no one commented that 4.88 twice consistently is all that Tony Taylor could turn in after his injury recovery. Compare that, if you will to 4.9 turned in by Ray Gant and a 4.91.

That Charles Johnson and Quentin Moses could do no more than 4.75 does not bode well for a program that found our top DE before them shoved out of position at linebacker.

Tra Battle also turned in the top vertical leap at 36 inches. This too, is not good for Danny Ware. Drafted ? He was not going to play this season anyway; might as well throw his name in the hat in the NFL when his carries have dropped off to nothing here, unable to hold onto the football either catching or running with it. He had fallen out of favor.

Come in here and “I actually think Danny W might go in the 2nd round! Someone will want a good solid RB.” That is ridiculous.

So too, is this “As for Ware, he’s a specimen, but I don’t see him going before the 4th…”

Danny Ware is not being drafted in any 4th or 5th round. He needed to stay at UGA and try to learn how to not have so many turnovers…

Like our QB too needs to do something about his only 7 TD passes but 13 interceptions and his only 3 rushing TDs but 10 fumbles 6 lost, not fallen on by his OL.

By BuLLdawg

March 24, 2007 5:13 AM | Link to this

At the most critical time of his football career, Charles Johnson is unable to compete for the NFL scouts. Not being able to even perform at this juncture allows me the opportunity to say once again that he is our best hope for a high draft selection – or was because of Tra Battle’s only 9 bench reps, which is not good at all for him whatsoever.

Ray Gant atoned for himself well on this day.

Can Charles Johnson come back and play this season, if he cannot even perform for the NFL to evaluate him ?

I see the ACC has been removed from the NCAA Tournament in the Sweet 16 with 6 teams given the chance to advance for a league that ONLY HAD 5 teams with a winning record against even their own conference opponents. That conference is no where in the same ballpark as the SEC in Baseball, Men’s Basketball or Football. I have more hope for DJ Shockley getting a play or two this up-coming NFL season than David Greene or any of these NFL Pro Day numbers would indicate any of these might.

Ray Gant is the only one who feels that he took advantage of this NFL Pro Day, as he did nearly as well as Tony Taylor in the 40 yard dash, while Danny Ware 4.61 and 4.63 seal the deal against him being drafted as a RB in a league where you have Michael Vick at 4.29, for example. I don’t see anyone picking Danny Ware. I mean he was not even going to get the ball at UGA this season, which is the only reason he left. That and like all Georgia Tech “student-athletes” his grades obviously must have also been suspect. I mean you look at Tech guys like Stephan Marbury declaring for the Draft after 1 year. And, now Calvin Johnson after 3 years. Those guys clearly had no hope of remaining eligible academically for another year.

What makes Danny Ware think he will be drafted, is beyond me.

It is just that his grades must be like NBA Stephan Marbury and NFL Calvin Johnson.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/analysis/individual_workouts#Ga

Did I say Congratulations to the overrated ACC in Men’s Basketball for having all six (6) ACC seeded teams lose to worst seeded teams ?

Sweet 16 NCAA Men’s Basketball all day today and there are NO ACC teams at all.

How great is that ACC ?

About like your Football season, ACC, right ? Your stinking conference, sucks.

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By BuLLdawg

March 24, 2007 6:09 AM | Link to this

I am rooting for Georgetown tomorrow.

By Lane4411

March 24, 2007 6:40 AM | Link to this

I did not become a D.J. fan until the Auburn loss his senior year. Prior to his senior year, was concerned about his “happy feet”. The guy has arm strength, mobility, discipline and is very bright. Would be a big mistake to let him go!!!

Bulldawg, u commented in and earlier post that Georgia, had only 21 scholarships available, yet there are 23 commitments. In your in future analysis you should consider guys leaving early, transfers, guys quitting(Watts). PLEASE GO INTO A MINDLESS RANT-NEED ENTERTAINMENT!!!

By Lane4411

March 24, 2007 7:09 AM | Link to this

BuLLdawg, is UNC, in the ACC-think so!!!

LITERACY ACTION IS CALLING!!!!

By Gen Neyland

March 24, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this

BadgerDawg

It’s Saturday and guess who woke up with an agenda..?

My Final Four is still intact. As I writ in one of these blogs back before the tip of game one in the First Round : UNC, UF, Memphis and UCLA were my choices to visit ATL…and we thought days 1 and 2 of the Regionals were nail biters…

By Herschell Walker

March 24, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this

I know DJ is a player and a very smart kid, I hope he is given a fair chance by Falcon management to show he’s a leader just like Coach Richt did. The kid will prove himself if given a fair chance. Thanks HWalker34@charter.net

By DirtyDawg

March 24, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this

Look, this is all part of the game. If DJ’s good enough, and better than this Redman person, then he’ll go ahead of him…if he’s not, he won’t…and if Petrino can’t make that assessment accurately, then the Falcons are once again saddled with a mediocre coach and we’ll be saying ‘same old Falcons’ by game six.

By VirtualRambo

March 24, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

Given Michael Vick’s propensity for self-destructive behavior, the Falcons had better build some depth at quarterback. DJ Shockley is more atheltic than Redman, but certainly less experienced. The Preseason will actually mean something to the Falcons this year and I predict DJ will prevail.

By dave

March 24, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this

MATTHEW,

SOCCER IS A CONTACT SPORT. NOW SHUT UP BEFORE I GO ZIDANE ON YOU AND HEAD BUTT YOUR REDNECKAZZ! IF YOU HAVE NEVER PLAYED SOCCER, THEN YOU CAN T DETERMINE IF IT’S NON CONTACT OR NOT.

MAYBE PLAYING SOFTBALL IS A NON CONTACT SPORT. SEEMS LIKE ALOT OF REDNECKS PLAY THAT!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 24, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this

Gen Neyland, I had fun and came very, very close(Vandy, Vols,USC etc.) but you’re there and I going to spectate except I sticking with the Reptiles to win it all.

By 59bulldawg

March 24, 2007 1:29 PM | Link to this

Shockley’s style is very similiar to that of Vick’s. So it should bode well for the offense if Vick gets hurt in that the offense wouldn’t have to make as many adjustments. In my opinion Shockley can run as well as Vick but throws even better. Plus he’s ten times the man that Vick will ever be! But for a team that couldn’t recognize the talent of a Brett Favre, it wouldn’t surprise me a bit if they bailed on Shockley. That’s not to say that Shockley is another Favre … only that the birds have a long history of zigging when should be zagging!

By RxDawg

March 24, 2007 1:30 PM | Link to this

Nah, you gota have 3 QB’s at least. So just let em earn that spot…..I have no doubts

By ameliaislandmike

March 24, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

Only idiots would still want Vick as their starting Q B after all his crap. Flipping off his own Falcon Fans was bad enough. To lie about the water bottle incident is such an insult to everyones intelligence. Dont you all (Vick fans) feel terrible about the pain that the water bottle situation has caused him ,his family and friends. And is opening a eatery that he hopes to profit from truly giving something back to the community as he says??? Please —Hope he is gone soon

By RxDawg

March 24, 2007 2:11 PM | Link to this

So they get rid of an excellent 2nd string QB and hire a 3rd rate QB…..how is this bad for Shock?

By OddJob

March 24, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this

Matthew I went over some of your postings from yesterday.If these people saw you and me in a room and knew where I,ve been and what I,ve done compared to what I’m guessing you’re about,this man’s man stuff would be funny.The thing is you confuse being a boy with being a man as boys often do.Heres a good rule,if you wouldn’t say it to a persons face don’t post it.

By OddJob

March 24, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this

OK On to football,first I’ll be glad to get back to Dawg team talk.This was my concern when it looked like the Falcons might not have an experienced backup and Shockley at two.Placing even more eggs in the same basket by having another qb with simular abilities and completly unproven on top of it seems unwise.As for my personal opinion of Shockley,He has always been a team guy and I wish him the best.

By Rick

March 24, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

To let Shock go would a big mistake. I don’t believe that Petrino is going to make it as a pro coach. This signing one of his former qb’s looks like what Spurrier did at Washington and we all know how that turned out. I give Petrino 2 years.

By Gen Neyland

March 24, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

Buck

I’ll jinx meself for sure now, but I’ve got UF and UNC in the final with UNC cutting down the net…What time does UT and UGA play today/tonight..?

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 24, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

Gen Neyland, I’m confused. UT and UGA don’t play today or night……….Rick, I’m not a fan of SOS but you need to be a little careful there. The Redskins have a big time ownership problem.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 24, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

Chip, anything from the practice worth talking about?

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 24, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

Ask and you shall receive. Just read Chip’s column about today’s practice and there one question about the ‘07 team that’s answered loud and clear. Question: who is the leader of the ‘07 team? Simply reading Chip’s report will or should answer that question.

By Kyle

March 24, 2007 7:08 PM | Link to this

I think Redman was brought in b/c of his connection to the coach and familiarity with the offense. He’ll help and push Shock to be the best #2 he can be. This season Shock will see live action when it matters. Not bad for his second year.

By greg

March 24, 2007 8:16 PM | Link to this

HA BUCK…OUR BIG OLE DEFENSE GAVE THE OFFENSE FITS TODAY IN THE SCRIMMAGE…STAFFORD SAID HE WAS GETTING USED TO THE NEW OFFENSE!I HOPE YOU DOING ALRIGHT MAN!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 24, 2007 8:31 PM | Link to this

You’re right Greg, the “D” done good today and like Stafford, doesn’t bother me because we’ve got to stop people this season which has me really worried. I’m sure it just me, but I just can’t be comfortable with Martinez yet. The questions asked by Chip and the answers given by Stafford shows that he’s really aware of what’s going on all over the field. BTW, I’m doing fine and thanks for asking.

By Matthew At The SLC

March 24, 2007 8:52 PM | Link to this

OddJob, I have no problem saying anything to anyone’s face. My friends have no problem calling me any number of names, and neither do I. It’s called ball - busting. Men of all ages do this. If you don’t, then I’m sorry for you, as it helps to build guy commraderie. I am sorry you missed this kind of playful banter whilst hanging with the guys. I am sorry if you’re way too sensitive a guy to understand or appreciate that. But for one second don’t presume anything. I have not done so to you. I was kidding around with you, but obviously, you can’t take it because you’ve been femitized. So, I will make an extra special effort to not upset your delicate sensibilities again. It’s over and done as far as I’m concerned.

And for Dave the Soccer Guy… dude, I said PRACTICALLY not a contact sport. And you know what, man, do not even presume to try and stand up for soccer. The last time I saw that many dives and bad acting was at the end of Blazing Sadles. Those guys take a dive when they get “hit,” and then roll around on the field like their life was about to end, and then, when they’ve ensured the other guy got a card or whatever, hop right back on their feet and play like nothing ever happened. Soccer is for pu$$ies, Dave the Soccer Guy. Or, guys who act like pu$$ies. A contact sport is rugby. Or football. Or hockey. Hell, even basketball and baseball have more contact, and guys who don’t act like pu$$ies when they get hit. Don’t even try to defend soccer dude. Wrong board for that.

By Gen Neyland

March 24, 2007 10:59 PM | Link to this

Buck

Baseball in Knoxville…UT won 10-2. UT won Friday 4-3. Tomorrow looks like a good bet for UGA. Two Freshmen pitching and the stats lean favorable toward UGA…

Also, I lost Memphis from my Final Four but I had them winning no more…OSU just wouldn’t be denied. So OSU goes 2-0 against Tennessee teams in the Tourney…So be it.

By Gen Neyland

March 24, 2007 11:08 PM | Link to this

Maybe the comparison is no comparison at all, but Shockley and Tee Martin seem to have something in common…Back ups that had a darn good Senior year…but Pro material..? Jury’s still out on Shockley.

By BuLLdawg

March 25, 2007 2:44 AM | Link to this

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Oregon is not advancing.

Ohio State Lost to Florida by 26 points and Ohio State Lost to North Carolina by double-digits; so, I see UCLA who is 7-1 versus the Top 25 in RPI (Ohio State 6-3 versus the Top 25 in RPI), beating Ohio State.

North Carolina, from the All Cupcake Conference, has some inexplicable losses this season – a bunch of inexplicable Losses. North Carolina did beat Ohio State by double-digits but North Carolina has not played another team in the Top 15 of the RPI – not 1.

North Carolina Lost to Gonzaga by double-digits whom even UGA beat and who was no bloody good. North Carolina inexplicably lost to Virginia Tech who absolutely sucked; Lost by 5 points. North Carolina Lost to N.C. State, who was worse than the most worst team in America by 4 points. North Carolina Lost to Virginia Tech a second time, when Virginia Tech could not beat anyone else at all all season long. North Carolina also lost to Maryland, who was no good. And, North Carolina Lost to even Georgia Tech by 7 points. North Carolina is NOT advancing.

Georgetown is.

The East/South matchup is not nearly as compelling as having inexplicably put Florida in the West/Midwest Bracket to have Florida and UCLA play before the Final Game. That makes no sense whatsoever.

Florida beats Oregon and plays UCLA for the West/Midwest entrant into the Final Game.

Meanwhile, unimpressive Ohio State plays upstart Georgetown for the East/South entrant to the Final Game in Atlanta.

It should of course be Florida in the South, not Ohio State, and Ohio State in the Midwest playing UCLA from the West for the Midwest/West entrant to the Final Game in Atlanta. They screwed that up like the NCAA committee screws up putting All Cupcake Conference 6 ACC teams including two (2) with Losing Records against their own Conference even in the NCAA tournament. Obviously, neither of them deserved to be in the NCAA Tournament.

The ACC has the absolute Worst Record of All Conferences in the NCAA Tournament this season.

The SEC has the Top Record in the NCAA Tournament this season, despite having three (3) teams who did NOT have a Losing Record against their own Conference Foes snubbed – all 3.

I like that the 65th team plays the 64th worst team to play in the Tourney. I see no reason why the Number 1 should play the Number 64. That’s crazy. I see no reason for the bias for the ACC by the committee, given the ACC’s abysmal performance in the NCAA tournament, as I said before the teams were even selected for the tournament, and take exception with those two Duke and Georgia Tech who both having a Losing Record against such a very poor showing of the ACC this NCAA tournament, as was obvious in the down ACC playing cupcake Strength of Schedules.

I think like teams should be matched, like the SEC tournament is with byes given the top seeds for one round.

I definitely don’t like Florida having to play in the Midwest bracket instead of Ohio State, and facing UCLA while Ohio State gets upstart Georgetown instead, like Ohio State, not Florida is in the South.

Florida should be playing Georgetown for the right to play in the Final Game in Atlanta, and Ohio State should have to play UCLA for the right to play in the Final Game in Atlanta.

Obviously, the best game of the Final Four is NOT the Final Game, but Florida (assuming it gets past Oregon which it clearly should) versus UCLA.

The selection process is screwed up, the brackets are screwed up, the weenie schools not playing each other at least one round is screwed up, and the Final Game is screwed up. The 1 thing the NCAA committee does do is seed the teams that will be in Atlanta against easy games to advance, for a self fulfilling prophecy that they seeded the teams correctly - just as it is not surprising that the depleted defense got the best of the Number 90 offense except for one lone TD pass by Matthew Stafford to Mikey Henderson.

Cynic.

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By BuLLdawg

March 25, 2007 3:06 AM | Link to this

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By Gen Neyland

March 24, 2007 11:08 PM

” Maybe the comparison is no comparison at all, but Shockley and Tee Martin seem to have something in common. …Back ups that had a darn good Senior year…but Pro material..? Jury’s still out on Shockley. “

The Jury Found Tamaurice Nigel Martin COMPLETELY GUILTY of lying to the press that he was NOT GIVEN $8,000 in the wire transfer at the convenience store. He denied that for 4 years. 4 years later he admitted that indeed, he signed the wire transfer of $8,000 cash from the vols’ booster who owned the car dealership and that he was paid $8,000 within 2 weeks of the win of the tainted NC 9 years ago now this season, saying in the 3rd person that “That was a different Tee Martin back then; this washed up never did a thing QB in the NFL Europe would NEVER have accepted that cash.” * The vols have not done *one damn thing since.

Comparing that cheater, liar, and horrible person with DJ Shockley is an affront to everything that is decent in sports today.

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By BadgerDawg

March 25, 2007 8:02 AM | Link to this

Gen, back from a 2 day outage on the cable modem. I see BuLLGator likes to imply that there are no ACC teams when there are the exact same number of teams from the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten. His talk of “inexplicable losses” makes me laugh. UF lost to Vandy, a team that lost to App St and Furman, and he wants to talk about “inexplicable losses?”

By the way, I haven’t rechecked as I just got on this, but I was 8-0 in predictions for the games Thurs and Fri, but I did think Kansas would beat UCLA yesterday. Ohio St. getting G’Town(my prediction today as it was before the tourney started) is not a false advantage to Ohio St. If anything, Ohio State not being the #1 overall was the NCAA selection committee at its worst.

By Gen Neyland

March 25, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

Badger

Did the wind just blow or did BuLLdawg blog..? I believe I’ve been critiqued by the one known in Seminole lore as, ” He Who Speaks Just To Hear His Head Rattle “

My guess is you’ve got OSU winning it all. They look like they’re on a mission. If so, a final with UF and OSU would be a statement of those overall programs…

What say you # 39..? Go Vols

By AltamahaDawg

March 25, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this

Badger, no disrespect intended, But if you would just stop arguing with BullDawg over whatever the hell that is you two have going on, you would save us all the burden of having to scan past it. Not to mention, why in the world would you give a rats behind what he thinks of the ACC? And its pretty safe to say, nobody else in here is really that fascinated with the Big Ten either. Don’t get me wrong, he will, of cource ,move on to some other rediculous rant, but at least YOU won’t be the cause of it. Just advice, most of us learned a long time ago its simply a waste of space.

As the saying goes,,, “One should avoid arguing with a fool, as it might make it difficult for others to tell the difference”,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. I’m starting to skip over yours too, because I’m pretty sure what it refers to lately. That may not matter to you, and you may breeze mine as well, BUT, I used to read what you said with some degree of interest.

By BadgerDawg

March 25, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

Gen, you are correct, I have OSU(over Kansas.) My final 4(original bracket) was UF, Kansas, OSU, and GTown. 3 for 4 is not bad, I hope I’m 2 for 4 and the Ducks win. BTW, glad to see Tubby upgraded in quality of school, quality of conference, and most importantly quality of life with the move to the Twin Cities. You know more than anyone here he’s in a great city(at least 8 months a year.)

BuLLGator, you never cease to amaze me. Let’s take a look at this quote:

Ohio State Lost to Florida by 26 points and Ohio State Lost to North Carolina by double-digits; so, I see UCLA who is 7-1 versus the Top 25 in RPI (Ohio State 6-3 versus the Top 25 in RPI), beating Ohio State.

Are you actually saying the mighty Gators aren’t going all the way just because they’re in the SEC?

The 1 thing the NCAA committee does do is seed the teams that will be in Atlanta against easy games to advance, for a self fulfilling prophecy that they seeded the teams correctly

Are saying that their job is not to have the top 4 teams as one seeds, the next 4 as twos, etc? I’m fascinated by this black helicopter conspiracy talk about the committee setting up the 4 best teams with one seeds to give them the best chance to advance. Shocking, really.

North Carolina Lost to Gonzaga by double-digits whom even UGA beat and who was no bloody good. North Carolina inexplicably lost to Virginia Tech who absolutely sucked; Lost by 5 points. North Carolina Lost to N.C. State, who was worse than the most worst team in America by 4 points. North Carolina Lost to Virginia Tech a second time, when Virginia Tech could not beat anyone else at all all season long. North Carolina also lost to Maryland, who was no good. And, North Carolina Lost to even Georgia Tech by 7 points. North Carolina is NOT advancing.

More of the “everybody sucks who’s not in the SEC” BS, I see. VT is so bad that they beat an Elite 8 team twice. If you’re playing that game, UF is so bad they lost to Vandy who lost to two(2) I-AA football teams in App State and Furman in addition to Weak Forest. They also lost to us, which is quite embarrasing if you’re knocking UNC for losing to Tech, since Tech did in fact beat us this year.

Sweet 16 NCAA Men’s Basketball all day today and there are NO ACC teams at all.

If saying there were “no ACC teams at all” isn’t a pathetic distortion than what is? Anyone with half a brain knew they just weren’t playing that day, but it shows how ridiculous he is. On a similar note, I could say that “there are no SEC teams in the Final 4.” Technically true, but moronic.

By BadgerDawg

March 25, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

Alt, good points, but I really enjoy poking holes in every single thing he writes. I’ve never seen someone distort the truth on ablog like he does.

By AltamahaDawg

March 25, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

The problem is, you’ll never convince him, and the rest of us already understand that, so where is the point?

By shoulda got CJ.

March 25, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

As a ga tech fan, I love what shockley did his senior season at UGA! I thought his senior season if football had a playoffs the bulldogs could of beat ANYONE that year! I hope he stays the backup to vick and eventually is given a chance at the starting job. Screw redman….he was a backup on a quarterbackless team….which means he cant be all that great.
I wish the falcons would find a way to trade up and get Cj…i feel like letting the bucks getting him would be a MAJOR mistake!!

By BadgerDawg

March 25, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

Shock to CJ…they way it should have been in Athens, just a couple if years late. Probably the only Tech player UGA actually wanted until the last couple of years since Joe Burns.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 25, 2007 7:03 PM | Link to this

Well I took a couple of flyiers and missed by a couple of points but it’s LIMB TIME so that’s OK. with me. BTW, check your window that’s me heading down, waving as I go. Still, started with the Reptiles to win again and have no reason to change. It doesn’t matter what type of team they play, rising to the occassion(sp) is what they’re all about. U.C.L.A. probably thinks they can manhandle the Reptiles but if that is indeed their thinking, look out, another blow out. Now to at least see some Red & Black on the tube, it’s time for ESPN2 and the Lady Dawgs. Haven’t seen out school colors for so long I assume they’re still the same.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 25, 2007 7:26 PM | Link to this

Have to ask, has anyone read Carter’s column about the DEs? It’s a riot!!! 1st he claims that we don’t have any then turns right around and say’s we do. Would somebody else go read that column and tell me if their take is what I see? To be fair, it’s CMR that talks about the ends also. So Carter, do you think we have any DEs or not?

By Gen Neyland

March 25, 2007 8:00 PM | Link to this

Fess up time…I had UNC winning it all. 2 outta my Final Four 4 made it to ATL. Not great, but my overall record through today is 47-13. Good enough, although not good enough… I won’t break 50 wins. The best I can do is one more ‘W’… So goes life and I’ve enjoyed it…

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 25, 2007 8:39 PM | Link to this

Gen Neyland, this is one time I could have warned you. You know I’m NOT a Reptile fan but they’ll cut down the nets and become a sports story to never be forgotten. In fact, they’ll take themselves out of just the sports section and move into the “EXceptions in Life” story line. The story will be told forever about how a group of young men decided that friendship, quality of the college life and being a true student-athlete over came the wanton call of instant self gratification and returned to do it again before they go they seperate ways in life.

By BadgerDawg

March 25, 2007 9:27 PM | Link to this

Gen, 3 for 4 here. Only Kansas and not UCLA tripped me up. Ohio St-UCLA should be a fun final.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

March 26, 2007 1:20 AM | Link to this

BadgerDawg, won’t happen.

By foxy brown

March 26, 2007 2:14 AM | Link to this

coach Petrino appears as though some players dislike Mike Vick and are trying to sabatoge him. Observed the difference in protection. Schaub is protected,has good blocking,and passes are caught,unlike Mike. This was very obvious. Please correct this? Do not allow this to continue.

By BuLLdawg

March 26, 2007 5:15 AM | Link to this

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These are NOT the BEST Teams

(1) North Carolina, (4) Maryland, (4) Virginia, (5) Virginia Tech, (6) Duke, (7) Boston College, (10) Georgia Tech Seven Bids and NOT ONE Final Four Team from the All Cupcake Conference

Not one.

9-4 SEC .692

10-5 Pac-10 .667

8-5 Big 10 .615

6-4 Big 12 .600

7-5 Big East . 583

7-7 ACC .500 dead WORST of all conferences

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007NCAAMen’sDivisionIBasketballTournament

There should have been MORE SEC Teams in the Tournament such as some of the three (3) SEC Teams who did not have a losing record in their own STINKING CONFERENCE, like Duke and Georgia Tech had Losing Records against their own conference foes; and, the ACC should NOT have had seven (7) bids.

The ACC was the dead Last Worst Conference in the NCAA Tournament.

The weenie schools from the weenie conferences, did NOT advance.

They NEVER have.

The SEC is a BETTER Men’s Basketball Conference than the ACC.

I rest my case. Oh, and by the way, I got it right too that Georgetown would stomp North Carolina of the weenie ACC conference. Of course, you said basketball, not just men’s basketball and in women’s basketball, the SEC is ALSO the Best Basketball Conference.

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By BadgerDawg

March 26, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this

I’ve never heard of a game going to OT referred to as a “stomp.” Interesting, especially given that the team that won was lucky to come back.

*The weenie schools from the weenie conferences, did NOT advance.

They NEVER have.*

BuLLGator, ever heard of Kentucky? The SEC defined “weenie conference” in basketball for decades, yet the Mildcats consistently had success at the highest level. No conference that gets seven bids can be described as one either. Any logical person would know that the last teams in are the lower seeds that are going to lose and make the conference record look worse, not better. Are you going to say that a conference is cupcake if they are not represented in the championship game? If so, move the SEC into that category, UCLA is advancing.

By Kyle

March 26, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this

Gen Neyland:

Shockley’s game and Tee Martin’s game are completely different. Tee was a running quarterback that happened to have some fine targets to throw to while Shockley is a pocket passer than can scramble and did not have a bevy of elite receivers and still got his passing yards.

If given the chance, Shock can outplay Vick with his better consistency/mechanics/football wits.

By BadgerDawg

March 26, 2007 8:58 AM | Link to this

Kyle, you are dead on. Shock has a good arm and is very accurate. I would also take his decision making over Martin’s. Tee may have been a better runner, but that’s the only possible advantage he has over Shock. Shock will eventually start for somebody in this league. If he’s going to waste away on the bench, trade him to my Packers and let it become Brett Favre II. They will need a QB, and many think that Rogers is not the answer.

By Gen Neyland

March 26, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this

Kyle

The earlier post read basically No comparision at all except they were two backups that had a darn good Senior years…That in effect was the brunt on the point…BuLLdawgs assertion that Shockley is by far the better man was a backdoor response to my statement and one I would expect. I offered the comparison point only to reflect their status prior to the success they both enjoyed. Not to rub anybody’s nose in it, but TM did what Shock didn’t, and I need not expound upon it…In the Big Show arena, Shock by far is the better QB, even once again, in a backup role…I wish him the best.

By Hugh Durham

March 26, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

BuLLdawg: you are an idiot, plain and simple. Granted UNC lost to Georgetown and failed to make the final 4, but they are young like GT, and will return stronger next year.

As an aggregate of titles, the ACC is much stronger as an aggregate in college basketball as opposed to the SEC, and if you think for one moment that UGA, Vandy, UA, USC, MSU, UM could run with the likes of Duke, UNC, Maryland or Wake day in and day out, you are out of your mind!

Granted UF is playing good ball and has a chance of back to back titles, but UF and KY are the only SEC teams (other than Arkansas) in the past 20 years to make any noise.

The ACC received more bids (i.e. Duke) based on respect for a the toughest conference in college basketball,period.

You seem to be good with stats, like every other Oakley Wearing, Blue Jean Beeper/Pager Wearing, Goatie Lawn Working Bulldog Fan, so check your stats for D-1 National Basketball Titles in the past 6 years and you will find that the ACC has won more titles from 3 different schools, as opposed to the 1 title from UF last year from UF.

Let’s break it down:

2001 Duke (35-4) 2002 Maryland (32-4) 2003 Syracuse (30-5) 2004 Connecticut (33-6) 2005 North Carolina (33-4) 2006 Florida (33-6)

*Basically those Panzie conferences (Pac-10, Big-10 and the Big East) are playing for a the National Titles.

Basically: one or two missles in the night does not make the SEC a powerhouse, but consistently winning titles as an aggregate does provide alot more respect for the ACC.

You want stats, here are your stats form a reliable source:

http://www.ncaasports.com/basketball/mens/history/divi

By Gen Neyland

March 26, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this

Buck

OSU and UF..? OSU-GTown looks like a bucket swapper while UCLA-UF seems to be more of an enigma as to what that game will shape into…Nonetheless, both semi’s look to be good matchups…

By Hugh Durham

March 26, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this

Anyone check stats when UGA has won a men’s national basketball title? I cannot seem to locate a title.

By AltamahaDawg

March 26, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

I starting to side more and more with Bulldawg in the mindnumbing debate. Not on the stats or relavant facts. (frankly could anyone care less?) Its just that he clearly cannot help himself, but whoever continues to debate him on this totally rediculous topic presumable understands there is nothing to gain, and YET continues to post rebutals. In the end, to prove what, that you are smarter or more informed than BuLLDawg?? Congradulations, you are eventually going to win that prestigious award.

By mark

March 26, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

The fact that Shockley only played 1 year of college ball probably doesn’t help his case as being qualified to play in the NFL. He needs to go play in NFL Europe or Canadian league or something like that for 3-4 years as a starter and then come back. How is he getting better by riding the bench and NOT playing. I know hindsight is 20-20 but can anyone imagine how good he would’ve been had he played all 4 years he was at UGA?!? I think it could’ve been scary!!

By AltamahaDawg

March 26, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

mark, I would think the “how” is being a part of the year round hundreds of hours of practice, and conditioning, and coaching at the highest level of football.

By Boomer

March 26, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this

Matthew I get what SLC means, short little c**k, but why “at the?” Just wondering.

By the way, D.J. Shockley will be a much better NFL quarterback than Matt Schaub.

By War Eagle

March 26, 2007 1:27 PM | Link to this

I wish Shockley could step in and put Vick towards Green Bay. I wish him the best. He will be speaking Thursday night at the Carrollton High School Booster club for their fund drive. They raised close to 100 thousand dollars ever year for player football camp, awards etc. Carrollton high school has the state of art field house. Three floors with elevators.

By godawg

March 26, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this

Freshman LG Tanner Strickland, 6’5”, 318 lbs, has a warrant out for possession of a fake ID. Anybody know the punishment for this? How many games will he miss?

Dang it boys…stay out of trouble….

By BadgerDawg

March 26, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

War Eagle, Ron Mexico did have his best game or two against the Pack, I flew up from ATL to Lambeau for one of them(not the playoff game.) However, I can honestly say I’d take Shock. I think he will be very good. Vick should be a WR if he can catch better than he can throw. If not, maybe RB. He’s had plenty of years to be an elite QB, if he hasn’t figured it out yet he will never be better than average(great physical, lousy mental/touch.) Shock would represent the Pack the way they should be, we may be getting Randy Moss, we don’t need any more trouble.

By Hugh Durham

March 26, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

Trade Vick, promote Shockley as a pocket passer, and Falcons win overall.

Lower the salary cap, and find a wide receiver who can get it done.

By gdawginkalamazoo

March 26, 2007 3:05 PM | Link to this

godawg, the ID had him listed at 5’13” AND 205 lbs. Talking about dumb. That’s South Carolina dumb without the mullet.

By gdawginkalamazoo

March 26, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

godawg, seriously, could be bad if the Postal Inspector is involved. That makes it federal. And they don’t take too kindly to illegal things being sent through the mail.

By Brooks

March 26, 2007 8:01 PM | Link to this

We really don’t know what Shockley is capable of. He only played one year in Athens. A very successful year. If he could have played one more who knows. Shockley will get his shot. He throws lasers and can also throw the deep ball. I like his chances. GO DAWGS

By mark

March 27, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

ALtamaha- anyone who plays sports or has played sports knows there is a HUGE difference between practice and games. Taking a small % of the snaps (if he takes any) in practice with the scout team is hardly quality preparation to perform in a game. I’m not saying I don’t think Shockley has the ability (if given the chance) to succeed. I’m saying that his lack of “game” experience, IMO, is what has and will continue to hold him back.

By Shane

March 29, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

I think that D.J. Shockley will become a great QB. He as the arm streghnth, makes good decisions, and run as good if not better than Vick. His time will come soon, he needs to get over his nerves though.