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DEL.ICIO.USWho’ll be Dogs’ breakout star?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Realizing that we have enveloped our loyal readers with all this award-winning Final Four coverage, I offer a respite for those die-hard college football fans out there, specifically you guys who covet all discussions regarding the Georgia Bulldogs.
Today’s topic is short and sweet. Which Georgia player do you think will be the breakout star in 2007?
Now to specify, we’re not talking about somebody like Matthew Stafford, who most of us agree is on his way to stardom, or Mohamed Massaquoi or Paul Oliver or probably not even Kregg Lumpkin, all of whom have had their “shining moments” (couldn’t resist the basketball reference) on college football’s big stage before.
No, we’re talking about guys more like Brandon Miller or Dannell Ellerbe or or Kelin Johnson or Quintin Banks or Knowshon Moreno or Tripp Chandler or Fernando Velasco. You know, guys that have been around a little while but may have been redshirted or injured or buried behind stars on the depth chart and biding their time for a chance. Certainly I may have overlooked somebody so feel free to offer up a player I haven’t mentioned. You get the gist. Tell me who they are and what you know about it. Perhaps there’s something about them you know that might make a nice story down the line.
Meanwhile, I’m always interested in what the Dawg Nation thinks about everything so feel free to tell me who you think will win the Big Dance tonight and why? That’s where I’ll be. Beautiful weather in Atlanta today and there’s a lot going on around the Georgia Dome, the World Congress Center and Centenniel Olympic Park tonight. Anbody coming downtown to enjoy the festivities tonight?
Anyway, football talk first, then hoops. I’ll be checking in.
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By Jan Kemp
April 2, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this
I am more interested in who will fail out first or the over under on how many will be arrested before the season starts. The early line is 5 and that is well below last year’s total and step up for this program.
Good Luck Mark! Take some of those thugs to church with you sometime.
By JB
April 2, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this
jan kemp is a homo. Go to your Tech blog. Oh, I’m sorry, not enough interest in that program to have a blog.
By Bdawg14
April 2, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this
Chris Durham will be a breakout player at receiver. He has hands like glue and the heighth and speed. He has a full season under his belt as a true freshman and will make some noise this season. Look for him to do big things.
By Bdawg14
April 2, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this
Chris Durham will be a breakout player at receiver. He has hands like glue and the heighth and speed. He has a full season under his belt as a true freshman and will make some noise this season. Look for him to do big things.
By ClinchPanther
April 2, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this
Well I think it will be Mikey Henderson. He is very athletic and given more opportunities could create a lot of problems for a defense. Go Clinch Panthers!!
By austin
April 2, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this
I noticed last year that some teams seemed to gash us up pretty good in the run game, particularly on inside runs. I hope and think that Miller is going to really make his mark in this aspect of the defense. This is his last chance as a Dawg, and I know he has to be motivated. He’s got monster size and good speed, so in theory, he should be a stop ‘em in their tracks kind of line-backer. Hopefully he’ll live up to his pre-college hype. If he does, I feel sorry for some running backs next season.
By Bubba the redneck
April 2, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this
Bubba the redneck feels that the kind from new jesey will be the breaout player for the mighty dawgs this year. it seems like he has speed and moves. can any one out there tell Bubba if knowshon has got any power. Bubba has not heard any thing about his power. Bubba would also like to know if knowshon can catch the ball out of the backfield. Bubba also feels that if we hit 10 arrests this summer we might be looking at a title. jan kemp just needs to shut up and enjoy her millions she won against our school. Bubba knows football.
By bleedinrednblack
April 2, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this
If knowshon is as good as he is made out to be, he could be the breakout star, same with Wynn. Both have big shoes to fill, but i think either could be the impact player.
Or, if UGA VII comes in, he could be the impact player. But he may need to redshirt his freshamn year til UGA VI can’t fulfill his duties do to health. Man i love dem’ dawgs!
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 2, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this
FB: 1. sean Bailey. He’s catching passes andStafford is very comfortable throwing the ball to him. The Dawgs must have a go to “stretch” guy and it’s Bailey. 2. “OL”. I know we shouldn’t name a group but the way they are starting to play here in the spring shows the bonding that’s requried. BigDawg, give us your take. B-Ball. Because his numbers have been down, a lot of people are,IMO overlooking Noah. You can match up every play on the Reptile team except Noah. How will Ohio St. try to defend him? Zone, man?(who would that be?) Not only will he be he emotional leader but I look for a double,double game fom him and as they try to stop him, the rest of the team will open up and win
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 2, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this
I apoligize, I forgot my biggest predicition. Southerland will switch to TE. and be a breakout player
By Dawg4life
April 2, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this
On offense, I think the breakout player will be either Sean Bailey (was injured last year) or Mikey Henderson. They say Henderson has already been really explosive at spring camp, and Bailey, coming off of his ACL injury last year, is turning heads as well. Another player that intrigues me is Kenneth Harris. He seems to be productive, but only in spurts. Looking for more consistency out of him this year.
For the defense, I think Jarius Wynn and Kelin Johnson both have a chance to shine this year. Wynn apparently has a motor like no other and Kelin Johnson is stepping it up in the secondary.
By uga student
April 2, 2007 5:05 PM | Link to this
i think sean bailey or tripp chandler will be the breakout players on offense. bailey has great speed and can definitely stretch the field vertically. chandler has decent hands and is a very good run blocker. im gonna go out on a limb and say kade weston will suprise many people this season. at 6’5 320, he is should be consistent in stuffing the run. look out for ellerbe too, he has great speed for a linebacker
By Bubba the redneck
April 2, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this
Bubba finds it very enertainging that certain individuals in this blog think sean bailey will be the breakout player. bailey has played 3 years at uga and i dont think he has caught 30 passes in the time. in fact bailey is so bad he can not even catch a cold. bubba knows this because he has seen all the games. bubba doesnt know what you people have been watching to get so excited over bailey. practice doesnt mean he can do it in the game. when bailey was starting in 05 he was about as bad at catching the ball as massoqui last year. bailey and aj bryant are horrible. bryant cant catch a cold neither. what use is it to run a 4.3 40 if you cant catch. to be honest with everyone bubba has no idea who will catch the ball. so bubba says just line up and run the damn ball. Bubba knows football.
By Matthew At The SLC
April 2, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this
I’d love to say Moreno, but as long as Lump is here and then later on, Caleb King, then Knowshon is always going to have to share the spotlight, even if he is an outstanding player. Nope, I’m hedging my bets with Tripp Chandler or NeDarris Ward, either of whom are about ready to become the next standout Dawg TE. Mark Richt’s evolving offense is perfectly set up for the TE to be a featured part of the offense, and these two guys are definately ready to step up. I know this is an easy bet to make, considering the outstanding pedigree that UGA has has with TE’s the last decade or so (1st round draft picks, NFL Pro Bowlers, Super Bowl winners, and starters), but it seems the most likely. Yes, a guy like Miller might finally break through, but you never know if that light will turn on. For the most part, when a Georgia TE gets his turn to start, he does outstanding, both blocking and catching. So if forced to pick the next Dawg Star… you’ll hardly never lose by picking the TE. And even if the TE doesn’t perform as expected and drops a bunch of crazy balls he should catch (you know who), he can still have a decent year.
By Ft Worth Dawg
April 2, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this
I’m not sure Massaquoi has had a shining moment yet. The hype on Moreno is currently much bigger than for Massaquoi.
Do I remember correctly that NaDerris Ward is injured? If not, then I’d pick him as a future star. Add whoever our field goal kicker is, and whoever our punt returner is.
I’ll go with my original Final Four pick: Ohio State over Florida in a game that isn’t even close. Of course, after reading what the Buckeyes said about the Gators (good, not great), there’s every reason for Florida to come out on fire and trash the Buckeyes.
By AltamahaDawg
April 2, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this
7 words before Stafford slipped in there Buck, not bad.
By BadgerDawg
April 2, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this
Ward and Moreno are my picks. There better be at least two guys on the OL and one WR who step up, or it won’t matter if we have all-SEC at QB and 2nd or 3rd team RB.
Tonight’s game: THE OSU over Florida, the team that should win loses again, only this time the teams are reversed. After the game, Donovan leaves for Kentucky in the dumbest move in the history of earth, and all the Gator juniors follow him out. Florida hires Ron Jirsa or Louis Orr to fill in and the Dawgs have a better season than FL next year.
By RxDawg
April 2, 2007 6:32 PM | Link to this
Sory Buck, I love Southerland but hes too short for TE. FB is his position and he excells at it.
By BadgerDawg
April 2, 2007 6:38 PM | Link to this
Agree with Rx and forgot to mention it…also, if Ward is for real Southerland would go from 1st string FB to backup TE. That doesn’t make sense. He does have good hands(unfortunately the best on the team last year), but that just means we need to throw to him more out of the backfield.
By I-DOG
April 2, 2007 6:43 PM | Link to this
I’m not one who complains much about AJC coverae and particuarly Chip’s work, HOWEVER.
Is the AJC not a big enough paper to handle the final four (three whole games) AND UGA Spring football?
I guess not. This blog is basically saying ” I don’t have time to find out what is going on with UGA, so why don’t the fans tell us what they “think” will happen.
Not very impressive.
By Dorsey Hill
April 2, 2007 6:44 PM | Link to this
My prediction is a little broader than one player. Since Richt took over we have had, for the most part, excellent defenses and mediocre, inconsistent offenses. This will be the year that we put it together on the offensive side of the ball. We have too many weapons and an OC that isn’t distracted by all the obligations of a HC. Look for Georgia to average better than 35 ppg this year. We are going to give out some real beat downs this year starting with Ok State, then 11 more, then the Sugar Bowl. That is the plan. There is no alternate plan.
By socaldawg
April 2, 2007 6:47 PM | Link to this
I hate floriduh.
buckeyes too, but not as much as i hate floriduh.
go buckeyes. i think.
any way they can both lose?
By AltamahaDawg
April 2, 2007 6:53 PM | Link to this
Not really a breakout, but more of a righting the ship, (or at least invited back on the cruise ship), hopefully, the guy that gets the biggest thumbs up midseason, is going to be Coach Eason.
Buck, I joke because I care. Hey speaking of Matthew Stafford, did you catch the ABH a few days back and read the MS interview part of a story on the “O” in general, The thing that I was most impressed with was that he was so specific as to what a few of the issues were with incomplete passes last year, and commenting on the whole “too hard theories”. Great explanation, and you know if he is openly discussing those, he damn well thinks they are afixin’.
By AltamahaDawg
April 2, 2007 6:59 PM | Link to this
Dorsey Hill, can I get a Woof woof Woof…
Hey if there is no alternative plan, what choice do you have but plan A? None.
I also predict a whole lot less harsh discussions in here this season.
By Hunk Erdown
April 2, 2007 7:09 PM | Link to this
My pick for UGA breakout player is Kris Durham. He will be filled out a little more and have hands like fly paper.
I will be pulling for OSU tonight… I have repented for my “pull for anybody in the SEC, even if it is Fla.” fiasco and have been born again, again.
By JimmyG
April 2, 2007 7:14 PM | Link to this
Darrius Dewberry and Prince Miller. You said we cant use Lumpking, but he will have a big year if only we can keep Thomas Brown off the field. Best case scenario on offense is to have Lumpkin get 75% of the carries. Give Moreno the rest and use Brown as a situational back. Redshirt King, we played to many running backs the last two years and nobody found a groove until Lump late last season.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 2, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this
Altahama, I understand and take it in as good fun. I don’t know if it was the same article but Carter wrote one that stunned me. He praised MS and you’re right, as CMR said he has control of the huddle, he knows what’s going on and he’s real good. It’s the way the rest of the team is coming together that has me excited. One day at a time they are becoming a unit…..RxDawg and BadgerDawg, I don’t disagree with you; however, it doesn’t appear as if we’re going to have a TE. coming out of Spring. Yes,Southerland is short for a TE. but he has two guys sitting behind him that are really good. I can picture Bobo putting him at TE. because he can block, run and catch. It may only be in spot situations but I wouldn’t be sup prised.( I think I’m got my sp. ck. working so maybe my posts will be upgraded a bit.)
By Hunk Erdown
April 2, 2007 7:29 PM | Link to this
The most important ingredient for the success of UGA’s offense this year will be how Searles, Ball, and Bobo all “gel”. The weapons are there… if we can just get it all to mesh together and click on all cylinders is the big question.
By BadgerDawg
April 2, 2007 7:41 PM | Link to this
Hunk, welcome back from the dark side. Anyone but Florida! I would root for stupid Tech (or Iran or the Dallas Coyboys) over them. Tennessee belongs in a similar discussion, but I have a hard time rooting against Pearl.
By AltamahaDawg
April 2, 2007 7:46 PM | Link to this
HunkErdown, welcome home.
By Hunk Erdown
April 2, 2007 7:53 PM | Link to this
(wiping tears and wringing out hankerchief)
Gee, thanks guys.
By GOMDAWG
April 2, 2007 8:04 PM | Link to this
Reshad Jones remember that name !!!!!!!
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 2, 2007 8:13 PM | Link to this
Hunk Erdown, how long did you have to serve? Probation? Anything on he ankle? Glad you’re back.
By OddJob
April 2, 2007 8:22 PM | Link to this
On defense Wynn,Dewberry,Allen, etc. On offense Moreno,Stafford,Baily,Walter Hill (if he plays) etc. But the o-line is the bell cow here,as they go so goes the season.
By War Eagle
April 2, 2007 8:27 PM | Link to this
I believe the “breakout Players” is the OL where production makes the 2007, season more successful. It is weakness of all units at this time and will take growing up quick, better for other talents, to materialize and make it a SEC East winner, which personally I don`t think it is in the books..Tenn. Florida, UGA.
By ugalaw
April 2, 2007 8:29 PM | Link to this
I’m surprised we haven’t had any Tech fans on here pretending to be Florida fans. That usually happens at least 4 or 5 times.
By dkd
April 2, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this
Will A.J. Bryant finally produce this year? He has all the tools.
By S.E. Dawg
April 2, 2007 9:07 PM | Link to this
The breakout individual although not a player will be coach Bobo and I believe he will put players in situations to excell. Any thoughts?
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 2, 2007 9:11 PM | Link to this
War Eagle, we’ll be right there in the fight for the East. Our key is………SC and SOS…..beat them and that’ll answer the question about our “OL”. Okla. St. and SC, just the type games we need to open with.
By 2N4YEARS
April 2, 2007 9:23 PM | Link to this
I could care less (a lot less) about basketball. I won’t even watch the game. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever watched an entire BB game —Too boring. On the UGA FB note, I think any one of the players you mentioned could have a great year. I’ll take B. Miller on the ‘D’, and K. Moreno on the ‘O’. What about you Chip?? Do you have someone that you think will have a ‘breakout’ year? Not trying to belittle you, but do you know (or care) enough about UGA FB to have a good feel for it?? What college did you attend?
By wayne
April 2, 2007 9:43 PM | Link to this
you all missed-it will be Trinton Sturdivant who will start as true freshman as left OT to protect Stafford’s blind side-has best footwork. Starting OL-Sturdivant and Adams at tackle, Chris Davis and Havercamp at guards and Velasco at center.
By Wil Walton
April 2, 2007 10:29 PM | Link to this
I look at it this way: each position needs a breakout player. QB - No brainer, but B.Barnes will win the back-up job. RB - K.Lumpkin will have a great SR yr b/c of the competition behind him. FB - No breakout player b/c B.Southerland can carry the load all by himself. WR - S.Bailey will return to give a deep threat. TE - If N.Ward misses time for injury FR A.White will impress at the end of the line and split out. OL - F.Velasco will be a great leader for an inexperienced OL. DE - J.Wynn will continue the lineage of great DEs. DT - G.Atkins will get significant PT. OLB - Watch out for D.Dewberry (and listen for cheers of “Dew!” on great plays). MLB - B.Miller HAS to have a breakout SR yr. S - R.Jones/Q.Banks will be a great S combo for years to come. CB - B.Evans will take the spot opposite P.Oliver. K/P - D.Butler will show us that he will be ahndle both duties as a SO. RET - T.Flowers retunrs to ‘05 form. Coaching - OC Bobo & OL Searels will make us forget our worries about the OL.
By ugadawg
April 2, 2007 10:41 PM | Link to this
CJ Byrd watch for him to be a great safety
By TK
April 2, 2007 11:37 PM | Link to this
38 Marcus Howard may end up being an All SEC star. Relentless pass rusher and extremly strong for his size. He will see 1 on 1 for most of the year and watch him take advantage.By Gdawg
April 3, 2007 12:19 AM | Link to this
Did you see the comments on yesterdays scrimmage? BOBO, BOBO, BOBO.. He is your break out dawg of the year. MR says it was the best the O has looked this early ever. Off.will roll!!!! MS will distibute to everyone! Im thinking perfect season!!!!! Go Dawgs.
By gadawgs
April 3, 2007 12:28 AM | Link to this
Offense: Either A.J. Bryant of Moreno.
Defense: Bryan Evans-easy pick. Second Prince Miller. These two will stand out simply due to that fact that everybody we play will throw away from Paul Oliver and underestimate the talent of these two kids.
By Buck Belue
April 3, 2007 12:40 AM | Link to this
Are you asking how many will have a chance to break out of jail this season? I believe many.
The big question is how many will make it to fall practice?
Last summer was a bad year, but if they don’t get arrested for armed robbery Richt will have them on the field versus OSU.
By MadMerf
April 3, 2007 1:01 AM | Link to this
Moreno, Durham, and Sturdivant on offense; Wynn, Ellerbe, Reshad Jones on defense. Jeff owens will be all-SEC this year.
Our RS Freshman team can beat most ACC teams by themselves.
Rivals.com reports G-Day split squad pits #1 offense vs. #1 defense, with the #2s facing each other, while Scout.com has #1 offense vs #2 defense, and #2 O vs #1 D.
Buck’s boy says #1 O against #1 D, which is how it should be and has been played.
No interest whatsoever in basketball, unless of course the dawgs are playing, so my viewing ended with the Lady Dawgs’ loss to Perdue in the Sweet 16.
By ryan
April 3, 2007 5:11 AM | Link to this
all 3 starting lbs. dewberry, miller, ellerbe
By Columbus Dawg
April 3, 2007 6:26 AM | Link to this
I hope you all are right about Sturdivant because I have not heard anyone else mentioned as having stepped up on that side. I think Sean Bailey’s presence is going to be huge. Bubba was not all wrong about him, but towards the end of the year in 2005 the light came on for him on the longest balls, as it showed against LSU in the dome. Having that “championship experience” will make worlds of difference, and I think that the whole receiving corps will benefit from it. War Eagle must not be keeping up; Fulmer has huge d-line problems, and Ainge is not even practicing, and Urban has admitted that it will be a bigger task than first thought to replace all of the starters they lost on D. Spurrier is having his share of problems as well. The Dawgs are shaping up very nicely, not only as compared to other SEC schools, but nationally as well.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 3, 2007 7:41 AM | Link to this
I picked the Reptiles to win and now I’ll leave all you guys to put up with their “big Heads”!
By CAROLINA DOG
April 3, 2007 8:25 AM | Link to this
KRIS DURHAM HAS GREAT HANDS, KRIS DURHAM HAS GREAT HANDS? IF WE SAY IT ENOUGH DOES THAT MAKE IT TRUE? MY DEAR FRIENDS.WHY DO YOU THINK MR DURHAM HAS GREAT HANDS. LAST SEASON I DID NOT SEE ANYONE ON THE THE RECIEVING CORP THAT HAS “HANDS LIKE FLY PAPER.” AS FAR AS I COULD TELL. MR DURHAM WAS JUST LIKE THE REST OF THEM. EXCEPT HE WAS A STEP SLOWER.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 3, 2007 8:35 AM | Link to this
In the 2nd scrimmage yesterday, the “O” beat the “D” and that’s not suppose to happen this early. Stafford said that Sturdivent was doing a good job and he wasn’t worried about backsside protection. Bailey, Harris and a couple more caught TD. passes. The team will be split for the “G” day game with #1 O/#2 D vs. opposite. “OL” play coming right a long. GDawg, you’re right about Bobo. Rick said he should have stepped aside earlier and the “O” opened yo the whole play book.
By Ant Dawg
April 3, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this
I’ve been waiting for AJ Bryant since he’s been here. Georgia has done a POOR job of developing receivers. I think Kenneth Harris has a lot of potential though.
By flightdocdawg
April 3, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this
Nostradawgmus eat your heart out: Offense: Bailey will provide the deep threat that will keep safeties honest and allow the ‘backs some running room once they get to the second level. MoMass will become a reliable possession reciever. Bobo will work some bubble screens,etc for Mikey Henderson to take advantage of his quicks. I’m not sold on KD either. With his height and athlecticism he no doubt has potential but is he even 3rd string at this point? Defense: (here’s hoping) that Brandon Miller becomes that run-stopping clog in the middle that’s been missing since Odell. R.Battle gets tired of hearing how 6’4 250+ is “undersized” and J.Wynn turns a “non-stop motor” into a never-ending nightmare for opposing QBs. CJ Byrd becomes the next AA UGA safety and further strengthens the top secondary in the SEC.
By Lane4411
April 3, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this
Would like for T. Sturdivent, to achieve at a very high level. Andre Smith, the true Freshman left tackle at Alabama was a pleasure to watch. Smith has great footwork,quickness, and strength in addition to being very bright. Hopefully, Sturdivent is capable of performing at that level.
By bigdawg
April 3, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this
I hope Bobo becomes the star and pride of this team…when are we gonna stop being so conservative and barely scrape by wins?? I want at least 40 points on the scoreboard every game!
By War Eagle
April 3, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this
Columbus Dog, I know Ainge is down at the present, but Tenn. has the overall talent to win it all(East). They just reloaded on the d-line. They recruit on par with Florida year in and year out. I agree with Buck old nemesis CSS and SC is a key game. The KEY breakout player NEEDS to be Sean Bailey. Dawgs need another good set of hands and this guy can run too.What a great year SEC is having Florida NC, football and basketball, Auburn NC in Mens and Women Swimming and Diving(5 years in row),several baseball teams has a shot, Arkansas will win Track and field,LSU women Track and field will be competitive for the title. UGA women gymnastic are strong..great conference.
By REGGIE BALL
April 3, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this
While everyone is picking a player (and if I had to pick it would be Mikey Henderson), I truely believe that the person with the break out year is going to be ——— BOBO. I know, I know, he’s not a player so go ahead and jump on me (everyone else does), but the offense is going to be 100% better because of him. I really wish I would have had him as my O coordinator. I bet he would have taught me that we only get 4 downs. I would like to pick a defensive player, but they have really hurt my feelings the last couple of years. Now, if you will excuse me, I’m going to take my 5.4 (40 time) speed and go mow the lawn of my only true friend, MR. C. JOHNSON.
By Dawg
April 3, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this
Knowshon Moreno, Vince Vance, Prince Miller, Asher Allen, Na Derris Ward
By Matt
April 3, 2007 9:47 AM | Link to this
Yo Bdawg14 I do agree with you and it is spelled Kris Durham. He was one of the best players at Calhoun High and he is already starting to look good at the college level. I mean it just maybe that I know the guy but I feel like he will be one of the top recievers before to long.
By Dave In Tampa
April 3, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this
I think that Knowshon Moreno will have an incredible year if he stays healthy. He will have several 100 yard games. Of course that will open it up even more for Mr. Stafford. I’m stoked, Go Dawgs!
By Apaul404
April 3, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this
Yeah Bubba, Sean Bailey is so bad that the last game we saw him in, the 2005 SEC title game, he only caught two touchdown passes. Try harder bubba.
By Tommy Tuberville
April 3, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this
I smell like garlic…..I want all my games played at home and they should be sell-outs since I will only schedule nonSEC teams I can beat. If we lose, it is Hugh Nall’s fault, or B Cox, or the D line, or the weather…just not my fault. One more thing….I KNOW how to fry a catfish!
By URBAN CRYER
April 3, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this
The first thing in Athens that needs to happen is that somebody has got to muzzle
By URBAN CRYER
April 3, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this
The first thing in Athens that needs to happen is that somebody has got to muzzle
By C.B.
April 3, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this
I just want to see Quintin Banks hit somebody!!! THE breakout player will be Jarius Wynn. Another dominant #99.
By Apaul404
April 3, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this
Last season Kris Durham could not catch a cold butt naked in freezing temperatures covered in trash. I hope he has a better year because he seems to have a knack for getting open. Really looking forward to G-day this Saturday.
By DOGMAN
April 3, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this
Jane Kemp, BITE MARK RICHT’s DOG!!!!!!. YOU’VE EARNED IT. WHAT A QUEER.
By Tommy Tuberville
April 3, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this
I like cheese……I am coach…clap hands….pull players’ shoulder pads and frown…I can color…I have crayons…Auburn’s sociology professors give all FB players ‘A’ grade…. Sometimes I eat eggs and it spills on my chin…Get money to cheat…I like money.
By 2N4YEARS
April 3, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this
I could care less (a lot less) about basketball. I won’t even watch the game. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever watched an entire BB game —Too boring. On the UGA FB note, I think any one of the players you mentioned could have a great year. I’ll take B. Miller on the ‘D’, and K. Moreno on the ‘O’. What about you Chip?? Do you have someone that you think will have a ‘breakout’ year? Not trying to belittle you, but do you know (or care) enough about UGA FB to have a good feel for it?? What college did you attend?
By Beach Dawg
April 3, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this
Been traveling last two months and not up to date — do we know yet whether or not King has qualified academically?
By Chip Towers
April 3, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this
Sorry just getting back to you. Covered the Final Four last night and drove here to Augusta afterward where I’m covering the Masters. It’s one of my favorite sporting events of all.
Great responses here. As you see, there really are a lot of breakout candidates for Georgia. I think that’s where a lot of people are overlooking the Dogs. They have recruited very well the last three years and a lot of those guys have been on the shelf.
Sorry, but I have a bone to pick with I-Dog. Number one, this blog does NOT say we don’t care about spring practice so y’all just tell us what you think. Granted, we haven’t been abour to cover spring football as comprehensively as we normally would in the paper because sometimes you simply have to prioritize. In addition to the Final Four, we’re providing top-notch coverage of the Masters and the opening of the major league baseball season. These are not small things. We care enough about Georgia football to staff it full time with two reporters. And I can promise you, we’re keeping up with everything! These blogs, as I’ve said several times, aren’t really to break original content. They are to facilitate discussions about all subjects Georgia. And if you read back through here, there’s some thoughtful discussion going on among the majority in here… . I also like to see what’s on people’s minds and kind of brain storm for stories… .
So there, I have vented. Thanks for letting me. I’ll check in as often as I can but I’ll be running around Augusta National a lot today. Holler with questions and I’ll try to get answers.
By AltamahaDawg
April 3, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this
Buck, Coach didn’t say he should have stepped aside earlier, don’t misquote him. He said (in that classic self deprecating and subordinate supportive way he does) that he felt great about his decision to go ahead and get out of the way. It was always about timing, and his was perfect.
By turnerdawg
April 3, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this
I haven’t seen anyone mention Roderick Battle taking over for Quentin Moses. Everytime I saw him in a game last season he was in the backfield. Had a sack in the bowl game I think, or at least some heavy pressure late.
By Gen Neyland
April 3, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this
Now that UF has won it’s last nat’l championship in a major athletic endeaver this decade, let us rejoice in the coming of their downward spiral. The next SEC Champ in football will sport an image of a dog, or dawg…Blue Tick or English…So it is written.
By ameliaislandmike
April 3, 2007 12:05 PM | Link to this
State track champ Tony Wilson is all world but Mikey Henderson is the most dangerous and explosive receiver weve got. Its his last year and I think barring injury hes destined for the pros as a return man or small receiver. May be paying taxes in Canada but boy is he fun in the open field. Reshad looks like a pro prospect already. I remember the years when the defensive backfield was a huge question mark but I really like the depth we are building now. All of you that are down on Thomas Brown shame on you. He has led from day one, never been in any trouble , is the strongest pound for pound that weve got. I realize his yards per carry were down last year but he can win games for Georgia. Barring injury Knowshon will not be stopped. Im pulling for Lump to shine. Ive never heard him complain (unlike MR Ware ) about no# of carries etc. Brealout player of the year…… drumrollllllll… Reshad Jones
By FootballFan
April 3, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this
Does anyone need to ask who the break out player will be. It will be Matthew Stafford. MS will probably throw for about 4000 yards….in the 1st 3 games and lead his boys to an undefeated national title. He will win the Heisman Trophy as well as every other award given to a football player. He will be enticed by the NFL but due to his fierce loyalty to Mark Richt and MS’s Georgia Bulldogs, he will stay his 4 years and break ever record conceivable to man in NCAA football (probably a few in hoops as well) and go onto riches in the NFL and will eventually come to UGA as a HC one day and bring UGA and never lose a game because he is that good. Oh…sorry about that. I was taken over by the spirit of Buck “I have a crush on Matt Stafford” Cochran. Actually I think a kid who will have a breakout year for the Dogs will be Dewberry on the D.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 3, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this
Altahama, he was joking around and I don’t think I missed quoted him. …….have been the best offensive scrimmage since I have been here, so that his more proof that I made a good decision in getting the heck out of the way,” joked a jovial head coach Mark Richt. “The guys did a good job controlling it for most of the day and made some big plays.”
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 3, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this
Football fan, you don’t have very much in the way of original thought. Surely you can do better then that. come on!
By FootballFan
April 3, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this
Buck…you need to lighten up my friend. It is all in good fun. Please tell me you don’t take college football that seriously. I mean, you know that even when your team wins a title, you don’t get a ring. Well, unless a bunch of players put them up on Ebay again! :) Try having a little fun with this sport. It is not life or death!
By Marcus1974
April 3, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this
I think Fernando Velasco will do a good job at center this season. I’m sure he was able to learn a lot from Nick Jones over the past few seasons. Speaking of Nick Jones, I think that guy would look great in a Falcons jersey. He’d be a nice pick-up in a round like 3-5.
As for the other offensive play makers, they seem like they could really compliment each other. If we can put all the selfish stats asside and just do what it takes to win, I think we can get back to the Dome for a shot at an SEC title. If we can stay healthy, why not us? Why not in 2007?
By Duane Allman
April 3, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this
I ran into a scout for the New England Patrioys in the Bahamas and asked what he thought about Matthew Staffords draft potential. He said early second round. When I asked him why he said he needs to improve between the ears.He didn’t think he makes good decisions. I hope he’s proven wrong this year.
By polskidawg
April 3, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this
1) Bryan Evans - the next great corner at UGA, better than Oliver by ‘08.
2) CJ Byrd - a true centerfielder who can cover while Johnson supports the run defense
3) Chester “Big Cheese” Adams - his moved back to tackle, and subsequence success will be vital
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 3, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this
Could not agree with you more. For the 1st time since CMR has been at Athens I really think we’ll win the SEC. BTW, be cause 0f injuries, Sturdivant is the starting left tackle and Stafford say he’s doing good job protecting his blind side. They mu8st have had a great offensive practice yesterday.
By tj
April 3, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this
one position that people are sleeping on is the DE position ,J WYNN and M HOWARD are going to reek havoc on opposing QBs.
By Derek B
April 3, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this
I can tell you WHO won’t step up and should be benched immediately - CARTER STRICKLAND. I canceled my daily AJC of 9 years because of that PR*CK! (that and their liberal slant - thanks Cythnia McKinney!)!!
By Bill W.
April 3, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this
Breakout player may be Kade Weston or Mohamed Massaquoi. Dogs could finish 10 and 2. Don’t see being undefeated this season.
By bill
April 3, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this
You all missed it. The breakout is guy will be CMR. By finally relinquishing the play calling duties to a true offensive coordinator he can FINALLY focus on being a head coach. It will make all the difference in the world. Just watch.
Now I realize the question is about “players”, but CMR’s the one who will really breakout this year and his development is the most significant to the team’s success.
As for players: Offense: Sturdivant Defense: Wynn
By FootballFan
April 3, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this
Buck…too many holes on the O to win the SEC this year. You have to replace too many OL’s and your WR’s were not fond of catching the ball last year. The inexperienced OL will create problems for the passing game and running game. Stafford will get pounded this season by opposing defenses. Look for UT to win the East with UF in 2nd and LSU to win the west.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 3, 2007 2:21 PM | Link to this
bill, I’ve made my Reptile Relative mad as a wet hen already because i think you are right on the money and continue to tell him that. From reading about what’s happening in Spring practice so far, I think the surface has just been scratched.
By bill
April 3, 2007 3:10 PM | Link to this
You all missed it. The breakout is guy will be CMR. By finally relinquishing the play calling duties to a true offensive coordinator he can FINALLY focus on being a head coach. It will make all the difference in the world. Just watch.
Now I realize the question is about “players”, but CMR’s the one who will really breakout this year and his development is the most significant to the team’s success.
As for players: Offense: Sturdivant Defense: Wynn
By P-Dawg in Tulsa
April 3, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this
If we have a solid O-line, any name we give will be accurate. Baring injuries, our season comes down to the lines. I am a little concerned that the o-line talk is about a true freshman, but I really want to hear what Searles has to say after G-day and at the end of August. Baring injuries, if he is happy and optimistic, I just might have to agree with an SEC east title/maybe more this year.
By P-Dawg in Tulsa
April 3, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this
If we have a solid O-line, any name we give will be accurate. Baring injuries, our season comes down to the lines. I am a little concerned that the o-line talk is about a true freshman, but I really want to hear what Searles has to say after G-day and at the end of August. Baring injuries, if he is happy and optimistic, I just might have to agree with an SEC east title/maybe more this year.
By Big Dawg
April 3, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this
As for breakout players I think the Dawgs will have several on offense and defense. The word on the offensive line couldn’t be better as even with back ups playing and getting most of the reps, because of the minor injuries to Vance and Davis, Adams, Chris Davis and Sturdivant have proven they can play and be successful. The coaches couldn’t be more pleased at their progress at this point. Moreno, Bailey, Harris, and Chandler have been impressive on offense with Wynn, Dewberry, Miller and Evans on defense. The best thing that seems to be happening is on the offensive line as the Dawgs are going to be 2 to 3 deep at all the OL positions this year and there won’t be any drop off between the 1st or 2nd team players.
Go Dawgs
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 3, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this
FootBallFan, you may indeed be right but I just have a feeling that the “OL” will be very good. We’ll all find out in a hurry with our two opening games. Based strictly on what I’m reading, I don’t recall a Spring where everybody on the “O” has so much confidence in what they’re doing. In fact, it makes me worry about the “D”. They should be way ahead of the “O” and that doesn’t appear to be he case. The final scrimmage this Sat. will answe some questios and I think will give everybody an idea as to who’ll be where to start the fall. ONE THING FOR SURE, IF OUR RECEIVERS DON’T CATCH THE BALL, IT’LL BE OVER BEFORE IT STARTS.(‘07 SEASON)
By bill
April 3, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this
You all missed it. The breakout is guy will be CMR. By finally relinquishing the play calling duties to a true offensive coordinator he can FINALLY focus on being a head coach. It will make all the difference in the world. Just watch.
Now I realize the question is about “players”, but CMR’s the one who will really breakout this year and his development is the most significant to the team’s success.
As for players: Offense: Sturdivant Defense: Wynn
By FootballFan
April 3, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this
Buck…with regard to the D, you have to wonder if they are running the 1’s vs the 1’s. With a young green OL that has suffered a few injuries and departures, they may not be throwing the kitchen sink at these guys yet. They may be but I would be surprised. They might be going 1’s vs 1’s but I would be surprised. The one UGA spring game I went to (shockley’s 1st spring) Richt ran the #1 O vs the #2 D and vice versa. I think with the talent that UT is returning, they are mu pick to win the east. UF lost a lot on D but played a lot of guys so they will see some drop off. USC, IMHO, is on the rise but I think they are another year away from challenging for the East. LSU lost a lot on O but have been loaded with talent so they are my pick to win the west. AU could challenge but doubtful. They will have the same OL issues that UGA does. Ark should collapse this year based on the issues they have higher up. BAMA is still another year away from challenging for the west but they will under Saban. This is all opinion and speculation but that’s what this time of year is for anyway!!
By RxDawg
April 3, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this
Thomas Brown…Hes done too much not to breakout his senior year. You guys remember his kickoff return for a TD last year. SWEEEEEEEEET
By Bubba the redneck
April 3, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this
Bubba is back and he has a few things to say. Bubba like the majority of uga people does not give a damn about sissy sports such as golf and basketball. When Bubba gets up in the morning looking at that commie rag and muslim loving paper called the ajc Bubba expects to see some college football coverage especially about the dawgs. Bubba could care less about them long haired hippy bb players at florida. that noah guy is as ugly as UGA the 6ths a*. Bubba wants to know about the strengths and weaknesses of our team for the upcoming season and guess what Bubba has not learned a damn thing yet. Bubba dont care about no masters or all them yankees seeing a basketball game in atlanta. Bubba knows that all the ajc is doing is trying to impress them yankee reporters from ny and espn. Bubba wants to know about the dawgs. Bubba doesnt want to look at no pictures of them foreigners invading commie atlanta for a sissy ballbame. Bubba has some words for those bragging about sean bailey. tell Bubba how many balls he has caught at uga in 3 yrs. Bubba knows its less then 40. why all the confidence in this overrated player. he caught 2 td passes against lsu so what Bubba saw that. Bubba says that 1 game does not make a career. lets see him actually catch the ball multiple times in a game and string it out into 4 or 5 in a row. this aj bryant guy sucks too. he is worse then bailey Bubba thinks. he has less then 35 catches that Bubba knows of. i, Bubba gets sick and tired of people such as buck belue and others especially the fans saying this is going to be his breakout yr. Bubba has heard this for 2 years . sooner or later time runs out. Bubba says play the freshman wrs and throw the ball to our running backs. lumpkin has pretty good hands. Does moreno have good hands? Bubba knows footbal. Bubba also hates florida
By Bubba the redneck
April 3, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this
Bubba wants this question answered by someone. does moreno have good hands out of the backfield? Is moreno a slasher with some power answer these damn questions Bubba demands.
By RxDawg
April 3, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this
Buba, it doesnt matter because nobody will keep Thomas Brown off the field! TB for heisman.
By P-Dawg in Tulsa
April 3, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this
Bubba thats some funny schtick. Keep it up!
By Bubba the Redneck
April 3, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this
Bubba dont think tthomas brown is all that good. that big boy bb player from ohio state could outrum thomas brown in the 40. you guys are mostly morons. Bubba remembers last year all the talk about how great thomas brown was going to be and he averaged less then 3.5 yards a carry. the same thing will happen with yalls boy sean bailey. if bailey catches 20 balls preferably all of them against them gators Bubba would be surprised. the only time Bubba thinks thomas brown should touch the field is when them dawgs are up by 30 late in the 4th because he is slow and not elusive. somebody answer Bubbas question does moreno have good hands and any power damnit. Bubba knows football.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 3, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this
Bubba, Buck knows fb to. Moreno, so far hasn’t had any hand problems. He’s also more of a slasher. Thomas Brown will not be a starter this season. He’ll play but not as #1. Buck agrees with Bubba about Sean Bailey in the past but it appears he back and 100% healthy and has been catching TD passes all during the spring. Will he do that during the season? We’ll all find out. Having a new “OC” is changing a lot of things down to blocking schemes for “OL” and they are picking them up. Reading Georgia sports.com, CMR is pleased with what has been happening on the entire “O”.
By Bubba the Redneck
April 3, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this
Bubba would like to thank Buck in the NW for answering his ? about moreno. Bubba does feel sorry for Buck though up there with all them commie hippie libs. Bubba will pray for you Buck. Bubba knows its difficult for you up there with all them tree huggers. when Bubba sees a tree full of birds he runs back to his trailer to get the the shot gun and start shootin. thats what them there trees are for. Bubba is out.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 3, 2007 5:52 PM | Link to this
Bubba is right! Now this is one place where the Reptile help a Dawg. See these tree huggers don’tknow the difference between the SEC teams. I don’t havbe to put up with the Reptiles ‘tude yet it was the SEC that took out the PAC-10. My Reptile Relatives weren’t very happy about helping a Dawg but help they did.
By RED and BLACK
April 3, 2007 5:55 PM | Link to this
Arron White will be a breakout star. Maybe not this year but if he is not red shirted he will be a break-out star.
Knowshon Moreno will be the SEC freshman of the year. He will be the back of choice before season is over. People are not talking much about Moreno. Caleb King will be good but not this year. Naderris Ward is the next Pope but with Watson speed.
Moreno this year and Arron White next. Arron White will be a SEC superstar before he leaves the Classic City.
By RxDawg
April 3, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this
Hehehe, I’m being kinda silly but in all seriousness….I dot think Thomas Brown and Kregg Lumpkin are going to get the majority of the carries this year. Moreno(sp?) may jump up and suprise us, but thats my prediction…and I think TB takes back the starting role.
By I-DOG
April 3, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this
I was surprised to hear that Chris Davis is over 290 and is making some noise this spring at OL. I thought he would be another year or two away. I predict he will be one of the surprises of this team.
By War Eagle
April 3, 2007 8:06 PM | Link to this
Tommy Tuberville, you sound like Mark Richt, Steve Spurrier, Phil fulmer, Bear Bryant, Nick Saban and Lou Holtz, who wants their cake and eat it too.They all have ego`s.. Crayons? are you kin to BuLLdawg?
By RxDawg
April 3, 2007 9:41 PM | Link to this
Thats supposed to say I DO think TB and KL will get most of the carries this year.
By I-DOG
April 3, 2007 11:46 PM | Link to this
Ant Dawg: I have said that same thing many times. Other than Brown, who have we developed at WR during the Eason tenure?
Sturdivant has impressed the coaches and might wind up starting at tackle.
Lets give Kris Durham a chance. As a true freshman, he did OK. Lets at least give him a 2nd season before getting down on him.
AJ Bryant, Mo Mass etc.. are another story… we need some receivers to step up. They have the talent.
By Tucson Tiger
April 3, 2007 11:57 PM | Link to this
The Govenor of Tucson might be Lute Olson but Stoops will take Arizona to the Fiesta Bowl vs Georgia in’07/’08. Both team get there as an At-Large. Georgia wins 24-22, Stafford is the MVP and after the game Richt leaves to coach Florida State after Bowden is forced to retire. It is also revealed that Tommy Tuberville is a HOMO. (I can see the future)
By I-DOG
April 3, 2007 11:59 PM | Link to this
Chip,
I’m sorry but your argument about lack of Spring coverage lately makes no sense.
You say there are two “full time” people assigned to Georgia football, but they are busy with NCAA, MLB, and The Masters?
If they are assigned to cover UGA football full time, what are they doing covering these other events?? If your saying that there just isn’t room in the paper, I guess I can understand that. Why not just put the articles on the AJC web site?
UGA has signed 2/3 of their class for 08 signing day and there are no articles about it. Scout.com doesn’t give excuses… they just give constant and useful information.
The AJC should sign a deal with Scout to provide THEIR content in the AJC Sports section 2-3 days AFTER the premium Scount folks have access to it on Scout. This would be a very cost effective way to provide better UGA coverage in the AJC AND if there were enough $ in it for Scout, it could be a win win.
I have nothing to do with Scout, just impressed with their coverage.
By I-DOG
April 4, 2007 12:05 AM | Link to this
ameliamike,
Good for you for standing up for Thomas Brown, he has given his all and been a model citizen. He came in to fall practice in incredible shape through pure hard work. Sometimes we forget those things.
By Timmy Couch
April 4, 2007 12:07 AM | Link to this
Tucson Tiger….are you crazy? Kentucky is taking the East next year!!! We’ll see you in the Fiesta Bowl. Rich Brooks is the most underrated coach in the SEC. Even you Dawgs fans must admit that Kentucky has the best uniforms in the SEC. I LOVE IT - ARIZONA VS KENTUCKY IN THE FIESTA BOWL!!!!
DAWGS GO 5-7 - but Brandon Miller will be ya’lls breakout player.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 4, 2007 1:02 AM | Link to this
True freshman supprise? Aron white from Missou. He can catch the ball and will pick up enough to be used in spot situations. Sturdivent has done a good job this Spring and he’ll play this season. No “RS” for him.
By Bigcalidawg
April 4, 2007 1:06 AM | Link to this
Dang! Look at all these hungry DAWGS!
I think our breakout player will be Mikey Henderson. He played well, but could have been way better. I expect him to score 7 times this year.
By BuLLdawg
April 4, 2007 5:08 AM | Link to this
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The SEC is the Top Basketball Conference, both Men’s and Women’s.
The SEC, despite BS in this blog to the contrary, and in direct contradiction to the AJ-C bias to the contrary as well was snubbed with only five (5) bids from The Top Basketball Conference compared to 7 bids to the ACC who had only 5 teams who had even a winning record against their own INFERIOR CONFERENCE according to BOTH the Final RPI Ratings of all teams 2006-2007 now updated and according to the Record of Success in the NCAA Tournament, both showing that The SEC is the Strongest Conference in NCAA Basketball.
The ACC did not even have a Winning Record in the NCAA Tournament despite being handed higher Seeds by these biased NCAA Committee Seedings, Losing Game after Game after Game after Game after Game against Inferior Seeded ACC opponents, who kicked the ACC’s overrated over hyped butts from pillar to post.
The SEC ended the 2006-2007 Basketball Season once again with the NCAA Official National Champion, had the most points ever scored in an NCAA Tournament Game, Won the Most NCAA Tournament Games, and in addition has the Highest RPI Rated Conference complete for all games 20006-2007.
This NCAA snub and bias, perpetuated by the AJ-C nincompoop Sports “Writers,” is further demonstrated by the facts as well that The SEC indeed ALSO played the Toughest Strength of Schedule as a Conference.
By BuLLdawg
April 4, 2007 5:14 AM | Link to this
A Conference Strength of Schedule is determined by not only its games against Non-Conference foes, but ALSO by its Strength of Schedule of In-Conference Games both.
The SEC Won 11 NCAA Tournament Games, an average of in Excess of 2 Games Won per SEC Team in the Tournament.
2.2 NCAA Tournament Games Won per SEC Team allowed in the Tournament, yet there were Three (3) Additional SEC Teams who were Snubbed not a one of which had a Losing Record against the Top RPI Conference, Top Strength of Schedule Conference, Top Conference as determined by what Conference the Champion actually Represents, and the Top Performance in the NCAA Tournament.
The 3 were Snubbed for teams who did NOT have a Winning Record in their Own Stinking Inferior Basketball Conference as NCAA Tournament At-Large Bids, not Conference assigned bids.
Such as Duke and Georgia Tech, for example, who turned in the most miserable performances of this NCAA Tournament, and season in addition, including but not limited to their Losses against their Own Stinking Inferior Conference.
The PAC-10 was Awarded MORE bids than The SEC yet the PAC-10, with 10 teams to The Top Conference’s (SEC’s) 12 teams, in fact WON FEWER NCAA Tournament Games, 10 to the SEC’s 11 with the SEC having Fewer Bids. BS.
By BuLLdawg
April 4, 2007 5:15 AM | Link to this
The Big XII is the ONLY Conference to Lose as Few Games as The SEC’s only Four (4) Losses, however the Big XII ended up in fact only 6-4 to The SEC 11-4 in NCAA Tournament Play.
The PAC-10 was the Next Nearest Conference at 10-6 to The Top Conference, The SEC who was 11-4. This marks at least a Two-Game Cushion as The Top Conference in Men’s Basketball 2006-2007, The SEC.
The ACC All Cupcake Conference was NOT the Number 3 Conference in Men’s Basketball NEITHER.**
The Number 3 Conference is the Big Ten (11) at 9-6, NOT the ACC as 3rd place even.
The Number 4 Conference is NOT the ACC Stinking Conference, as I promised BadgerDawg BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT BEGAN NEITHER, as Number 4 is the Big XII at 6-4.
The Number 5 Conference ALSO is NOT the Stinking ACC Conference, but the Big East at 7-6.
Of the **Top Six (6) BCS Conferences, the ACC is DEAD LAST without even a Winning Record, despite playing a weaker Strength of Schedule according the NCAA Committee than The SEC, and the ACC were given better Seeds in the NCAA Tournament IN ADDITION to being handed the Most Bids at 7, two more ACC bids than SEC bids when it is the SEC who is in fact The Top Basketball Conference - Both Men’s and Women’s.
By BuLLdawg
April 4, 2007 5:16 AM | Link to this
Most Losses by NCAA Tournament Conferences ?
ACC.
Worst Record in the NCAA Tournament of all Conferences ?
ACC.
Fewest Wins in the NCAA Tournament of all Conferences ?
Big XII, but they had three (3) fewer bids than the ACC and won but 1 less game than the Stinking ACC did.
Fewest Final 4 Participants here in the Big A, HotLanta ?
Tie ACC (who had 7 bids) and the Big XII (who had 4) Neither having one single solitary Final 4 Participant.
Worst Percentage of Winning in the NCAA Tournament ?
The ACC by FAR has the Worst Winning Percentage in the NCAA Tournament, and is the ONLY BCS Conference to NOT have a Winning Record in the NCAA Tournament this season.
These are ALL BECAUSE the ACC is NOT the best conference in basketball – Men’s or Women’s.**
And, has NOT been.
By BuLLdawg
April 4, 2007 5:17 AM | Link to this
The Best Conference for Sending a Team to Represent its League in the NCAA National Championship Game this season ?
Tie SEC and Big Ten (11) with one each.
Top Winning Percentage of All the 6 Top Conferences in ANY NCAA Sport ?
The SEC at .733 Winning Percentage.
Most Wins in the NCAA Tournament ?
The SEC at 11. Next nearest conference ? PAC-10 NOT ACC nor Big 10.
Most Losses in the NCAA Tournament ?
The ACC.
The Big East, PAC-10, ACC, and Big Ten (11) ALL were GIVEN MORE NCAA bids than the SEC, and ALL DID FAR WORSE than The SEC in fact, exactly as I GUARANTEED BEFORE the NCAA Tournament BEGAN.
Guaranteed by me in this blog, right here.
By BuLLdawg
April 4, 2007 5:18 AM | Link to this
The SEC with the Top SOS, Top RPI, Top Non-Conference RPI, Top In-Conference RPI, Top Performance in the NCAA Tournament, Defending National Champions with Exactly the same Starting Line-up for the ONLY TIME EVER in 68 Consecutive NCAA Tournaments now, was given the 5th Fewest NCAA Tournament Bids, and PROVED The NCAA Committee WRONG, and PROVED the AJ-C nerds passing themselves off as unbiased Sports Reporters WRONG as Rain as well.
These are The FACTS – the unabashed, unbiased, truthful, direct comparison facts looking at ALL FACTS.
Champion in Basketball 2006-2007 ?
National Champions SEC – Both Men’s and Women’s.
Chumps ?
That would be Big Ten (11) Ohio State thugs in Men’s and Rutgers’ in Women’s.
Please NOTE that the Stinking ACC did NOT EVEN COMPETE for the National Championship in EITHER Men’s NOR Women’s Basketball – EXACTLY as I guaranteed to all BEFORE even the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee even Selected their 34 At-Large Bids I gave total Hell to – to have dimwit BadgerDawg say I was picking on the NCAA Tournament Automatic Bids, which I was NOT, but the At-Large Bids as pushed for in this blog by AJ-C Sports “Writers” ignoring their Non-Winning Record against their own WEAKER CONFERENCE, or equal record as three (3) Snubbed SEC teams In-Conference against other OBVIOUSLY ALSO INFERIOR CONFERENCES in Basketball.
By BuLLdawg
April 4, 2007 5:19 AM | Link to this
When the HYPE is ALL OVER, and RESULTS instead compared, The ACC is ALL HYPE and NO RESULTS.
Not compared To The Top Basketball Conference Men’s and Women’s – The SEC.
Mississippi State, Georgia, Ole Miss and Alabama - despite having teams who did WORSE than each of the 4 this season against WEAKER Conference Opponents and Weaker NON-Conference Opponents too found instead the 34 At-Large Bids squandered on FAR WORSE Conference Representatives** who did WORSE than The SEC in fact, as I guaranteed.
Georgia Tech, Duke, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Virginia, and Boston College were the SEVEN WORST teams from a Conference in the NCAA Tournament, exactly as I guaranteed to you they would be studying it all BEFORE the NCAA Tournament Committee At-Large Bids were given out Selection Sunday.
Stick that in your craw, where it was sitting before I came BACK in here to Rub it in.
The 2nd Worst Performance in the NCAA Tournament by Conference behind the ACC as worst, is the Big East.
Top Conference ?
Quite EXACTLY clear, as it was to even the casual non-biased observer before the NCAA Tournament even began.
The SEC.
By BuLLdawg
April 4, 2007 5:19 AM | Link to this
In Both Men’s and Women’s Basketball.
Worst Conference ?
“Sucks” Conference ?
The A ll C upcake C onference ACC.
Sucks I said and by God, Guess What ?
They DO SUCK compared to The SEC.
In Basketball.
Men’s and Women’s Basketball.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007NCAAMen’sDivisionIBasketballTournament
North Carolina and Duke COMBINED do NOT have More NCAA National Championships in Men’s Basketball than Kentucky alone.
North Carolina State does NOT have More NCAA National Championships in Men’s Basketball than Florida does.
This CONCLUDES the discussion of ACC and SEC Teams who have Won the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game.
By BuLLdawg
April 4, 2007 5:21 AM | Link to this
Top NCAA Tournament Appearances ?
SEC’s Kentucky with 48.
Top NCAA Tournament Wins ?
SEC’s Kentucky with 97.
Who is the Best Conference in Basketball ?
Well, go ahead, you can say it BadgerNONsecFAN saying the SEC is horrible at Basketball and that the ACC BadgerNONsecFAN says instead is better this year.
Who the frig BadgerDawg is the Best Conference this year in BASKETBALL ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAAMen%27sDivisionIBasketballChampionshiprecords
See if you can bring yourself to ADDRESS YOUR POINT to US in THIS blog BadgerDawg ?
We ALL AWAIT anxiously.
If you will ADMIT you are WRONG as RAIN ?
Well, will you punk ?
By BuLLdawg
April 4, 2007 5:21 AM | Link to this
Your lovely ACC and Big Ten (11) were PUNKED by The SEC in Basketball – Both Men’s and Women’s, weren’t you ?
See if you can say it punk ?
You were WRONG, weren’t you BadgerNONsecFAN ?
I was RIGHT.
I tried to tell you; you would NOT listen.
Now you can eat the crow you so deservedly are served up by ME.
9 of the Top 59 RPI Men’s Basketball Teams for all of 2006-2007, are SEC Teams.
7 of the Top 71 RPI Men’s Basketball Teams for all of 2006-2007 are ACC Teams.
6 of the Top 135 RPI Men’s Basketball Teams for all of 2006-2007 are Big 10 Teams.
Top Conference ?
Duh.
http://teamrankings.com/ncb/8powerratings.php3
By BuLLdawg
April 4, 2007 5:22 AM | Link to this
Along with the AJ-C Sports “writers” and the NCAA 34 At-Large Tournament Bids, snubbing The SEC as you ALL 3 did.
Speak up…
Take Accountability.
For HERE on the Internet, one is HELD Accountable while in the newspapers here in this one-horse newspaper town, the 3 of you collectively are NOT held accountable not BadgerDawg, not AJ-C Sports “writers,” and not the 34 At-Large Bids of the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee snubbing 3 SEC teams for worse teams from Far Worse Conference.
7 ACC bids.
BS.
You GET THAT ?
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By BuLLdawg
April 4, 2007 5:53 AM | Link to this
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By BadgerDawg
April 2, 2007 6:18 PM
Tonight’s game: THE OSU over Florida, the team that should win loses again, only this time the teams are reversed. After the game, Donovan leaves for Kentucky in the dumbest move in the history of earth
You D.A.
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By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 6:54 AM | Link to this
BullGator, congrats on your true favorite team winning it all. I don’t even want to think about how you truly feel about both Meyer and Donovan. As usual, your selective/faulty memory is coming through again. I NEVER said the ACC was better than the SEC. I have repeatedly said that there is no great conference this year, not the SEC, not the Pac 10, not the Big Ten, and defeinitely not the ACC. I picked zero ACC teams in my Final 8, so I was one off, as they had the same # as the SEC. You knock conferences for losing six games when anyone with an IQ greater than a chimp’s knows that all but one conference will have every team lose at some point. If the weak teams who didn’t make it from the SEC got in, that would be three more first round losses and an 11-7 record for the conference. The Pac-10 had two Final 8 teams, if you’re going to point to a conference instead of focusing on your love of all things Florida, they were the best conference in this tournament. Florida was the best team, where was the rest of the conference? Your Mildcats, who you guaranteed would beat Kansas, had no chance. You also guaranteed a Tennessee victory that never happens if UVA’s best player doesn’t get hurt. The only thing you have me on is that I picked the OSU to win. I stuck to my original bracket, but the only thing you quoted me on shows that I knew it would be an upset the way Florida was playing, so what do I have to account for? The Donovan statement was sarcastic, if you didn’t cut my post it would be obvious to all. Stop dreaming of Summitt, BuLL, she only looks like a man. I don’t care about women’s bball. I was in downtown Cleveland yesterday late afternoon and didn’t give it a 2nd thought except that I saw all of the horrid orange around.
Speaking of accountability, you have never answered my questions of your posts a couple of days ago. How did LSU “duck” UGA or any other conference opponent? What skill did they use to avoid a game with us? Also, how did we destroy Virginia Tech last year? I remember a 21-3 halftime deficit with a comeback by the best QB at UGA last year and the best in the conference this year as the only reason we were able to come back. Hardly a “blowout.” Are you not being accountable? I answered your questions, which is quite easy since most of the time I have not written what you said I have written. YOU are the one who is not accountable because you don’t have halfway logical answers to any of the gibberish you put on here. For the record, I would put up my predictions for this tournament vs. yours any day of the week. I had the 3 SEC teams in the Sweet 16, and only 1 in the elite 8 and I had the 1 advancing to the Final Four, which is exactly what happened. That’s because I picked UF to defeat Wisconsin, an unbiased pick you could only make in your dreams. I did not have Arkansas winning their first game, as I’m sure you did, and I sure did not pick Kentucky to beat a vastly superior Kansas team, a game you guaranteed to go the other way.
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 7:20 AM | Link to this
More fun with BuLLGator’s RPI rants from earlier. I can distort too:
the SEC has 1 of the top 11 teams
the Big Ten has 2 of the top 8 teams
the SEC has 3 of the top 34 teams
the Big Ten has 4 of the top 29 teams
the SEC has 6 of the top 51 teams
the Big Ten has 6 of the top 42 teams
the Big Tem has 7 of the top 53 teams(BuLLGator was factually incorrect on this, maybe he ran out of fingers and guessed.)
Only by going out to 59 teams can BuLLGator say “9 of the top 59 in the SEC” and also conveniently include my Dawgs. He could have said “9 of the top 88” and that would have been true as well. We had no business being in the NCAA this year. Felton is getting us there, but we did not deserve it this year. It’s also easy to see how overrated strength of schedule is in the RPI. Vandy is 35, Kentucky is 13, but anyone who’s seen them both play would probably agree that Vandy is actually better and that Kentucky is not good. I am not saying the Big Ten is better. I am just saying that no conference is dominant this year, and with only one team in the Elite 8, just as every other conference not named the Pac-10, the tournament did nothing to change that.
By gdawginkalamazoo
April 4, 2007 7:47 AM | Link to this
Where’s the General at this morning? Congrats on ANOTHER Lady Vol NC. Damn impressive.
By gdawginkalamazoo
April 4, 2007 7:51 AM | Link to this
If Hebron sobers up and gets in the game he will be a play maker on the D.
By kriddi
April 4, 2007 8:20 AM | Link to this
here is my list as this seasons breakout players:
A.J. Bryant, Tripp Chandler, Darius Dewberry, Bryan Evans, and C.J. Byrd.
Bryant, is an excellent athlete, who just cant seem to stay healthy. if he makes it through this season injury free, he will be the best deep threat since Fred Gibson.
Chandler, is a guy who has backed up Leonard Pope and Martrez Milner. The Dawgs love to use their tight ends.
Dewberry, is our most athletic linebacker since Boss Bailey. Oh, did I mention that he is more physical than Bailey?
Evans, is a silky-smooth athlete, with good size for the cornerback position. If he gets his hands on the ball, he will be a treat to return it all the way. Which is something we havent seen out of our defensive backs lately
Byrd, same as Evans except he is a safety. He has great size, speed, and range.
By Justin Callahan
April 4, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this
We’re going to be so young, but I can’t wait for the season to start. We’re led by “The Future” at QB and have 3 sick running backs, but want to see Knowshon more than anybody. I hope Thomas dosen’t come back to soon and Kregg is a geat back up. We have tons of WR with Mo Mass, Durham, Bailey, AJ, Goodman, Harris, Moore, Henderson, Wilson, but our best won’t be here until next year with AJ Green. The line will be better than most think. The “Big Cheese” will led us with Ferando, but the young and JC guys are going to play a lot and will so lot as well. The TE postion will be just as good as ever with Tripp leading the way at first and then NaDarris will take over after a couple games under is belt. He will be the next great TE at UGA. The defense will be better than last season’s. The D-Line is so loaded with Howard, Battle, Weston, Owens, Crawford, Tripp, Lomax, Lemon, Adkins, but the biggest surpise will be Jarrius Wynn. We don’t have many LB, but what speed and power they will have. Outside will be Darrius, Ellerbe, Dent, Heborn, and the key man in the middle Miller. Our CB will be solid with Oliver, Miller, Brown, but look for Bryan Evans to have a huge year. The safties are going to be so sick and will lay some people out this year like T Davis used to do. They’ll be led by Kelin (who I love and is the heart our D and UGA football), with CJ, Banks, Jones, and don’t forget about the A Coates. He’s be hurt the past two season’s, but he should be ready to go and he’s about 6-4 220 pounds. Just keep an eye on him. The kicking will be Coutu and maybe the true frosh Bulter at punter. I think this year will be so much fun, but next year will be our year I hope.
By AUSTIN
April 4, 2007 9:36 AM | Link to this
Is BuLLsh*t the uni-bomber? Ted is that you?
By AltamahaDawg
April 4, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this
Buck, are you predicting White will switch to Fullback?
By Gen Neyland
April 4, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this
zoo
I slept in…The Lady Vols are a thing of beauty in the world of Women’s college BB. Seven NC’s. PS could take some Men’s BB program to places they’ve never been before. She recruits well, coaches well, and the select young ladies in high school she goes after know that if they attend UT, they’ll be in the mix more often than not.
So congrats to the Lady Vols for bringing the NCAA Women’s Championship title back to UT and to the SEC…
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 4, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this
No, Aron White played TE. in HS. and can catch the ball. I’m saying that I wouldn’t be supprised to see him used as a slot back for pass catching. I don’t recall saying anything about FB. We have more than we know what to do with there.
By Todd Lindsay
April 4, 2007 11:31 AM | Link to this
Watch out for C.J. Byrd this year. I think he will really stand out. Moreno wont get enough touches and neither will any other R.B. to know if they could stand out. The only thing I dont like about a Mark Richt team is running back by committee. Pick a guy and give him the ball!!!!
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this
Gen, you know I don’t like the Vawls but I can still congratulate on the W. She is a great coach. Mike & Mike were talking about the what if for men’s coach somewhere. I wouldn’t be surprised if she was successful there too. If she could recruit, she could win. Maybe if Arkansas gets turned down again by some HS coach they’d go after her.
By I-DOG
April 4, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this
Chip:
The AJC has great college football coverage during the season. It is far superior to my state’s newspaper in that the AJC usually has a whole pull out section devoted to local, regional, and even national college football.
My local paper is similar to the AJC in overall scope, but has one to two pages at most on college football weekends to cover all the local and then a tiny bit of regional and national.
The AJC could do much better covering college football the rest of the year. Recruiting and Spring practice, in particular.
I admire the fact that you asked us what we wanted to see in the way of coverage and that you respond to our critical comments. Those are the kinds of things that will make the AJC better in the long run.
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this
Eddie Robinson R.I.P. He will never get enough credit because of the conference he played in.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 4, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this
Did I miss it? Was there any couverage of Monday’s scrimmage?
By Gen Neyland
April 4, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this
Badger
I respect honesty or constructive criticism, whether or not it’s part of my agenda. But ” horrid orange “..? Don’t know much about the teams in the Frozen Four, so I’ll just take the Fightin’ Sioux of North Dakota…
And Badger, let sleeping BuLL’s lie…
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 1:25 PM | Link to this
Gen, I was just talking to a buddy of mine(Vawl fan) who mentioned a lot of awful orange in ATL also with all the Gators in town. As for the Frozen Four, no Badgers = no interest(or not much). I’ll go with the Sioux also. I am excited about the Thrashers, they’re the only pro team in ATL that I follow. I have the NHL package, but it’s not half as good as it is live.
By War Eagle
April 4, 2007 1:35 PM | Link to this
Badger, No strong conferences this year, well lets take a look SO FAR: National Champions: Football - Florida, Basketball Florida, women basketball Tennessee, Swimming and Diving, mens Auburn, women Auburn(5 years in row), Track and Field indoors- Arkansas, Can you spell sweep?, Coming up over the horizon, Track and Field-Arkansas, women LSU, Baseball- Florida, SC, Girls softball Tenn. Equestrian-Auburn, UGA.Tennis UGA, Gymnastics UGA. The SEC has already won more NC than any conference can win this year.
By DawgByte
April 4, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this
How about a break-out coach? I’d like to see Bobo be the star!
By Atlanta Gator
April 4, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this
Gen Neyland——Congratulations to Coach Summitt and her Lady Vols basketball team on yet another NCAA championship. Now that’s a dynasty … truly remarkable.
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this
One team at the top does not a conference make, War Eagle. Think about all those years Kentucky won the championship, think about UNLV winning the title out of the Big West. Also, and most importantly my comment was specifically about basketball, not overall. SEC is always dominant in track, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, and a bunch of other sports no one notices(not belittling, just a fact, UGA has successful programs in many of those.) A quick way to detrmine whether a sport is worth mentioning is to answer whether you would even notice unless your team was in it. I didn’t know Auburn had won 5 swimming titles in a row; I didn’t even know they were good, I thought we had the best team in the SEC. If I knew UGA was in the swimming championships, I may watch if I had absolutely nothing else to do. If not, no chance. Minor sports are somewhat along the same lines as winning a debate championship. I hope we win, but I wouldn’t necessarily even notice. I didn’t even know equestrian was a college sport.
Bottom line: the SEC is strong in many sports consistently, but the SEC was not some megaconference in basketball this year just because one team won the tourney. I’m not saying anyone else was better, either, and I never have. I just don’t think there’s any real separation. I like your posts, War Eagle, but you’re sounding like you’re claiming a Gator victory as your own. Don’t do it!!!!!
By AltamahaDawg
April 4, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this
I was just thinking that you might be banking on that since swithing Southerland to TE was going to crowd that spot.
By auburn suxs
April 4, 2007 7:07 PM | Link to this
BadgerDawg I don’t see anything wrong with saying I was hoping UF would when the title. They were the best team the last two years. So what they have some fans that come on our board and p** us off … Some may say I p** them off just because of my Name, but it is all in funny and I am one UGA fan that was hoping Uf would win the the NCAA title and I was even glad that they won the Football championship.
By War Eagle
April 4, 2007 9:29 PM | Link to this
Hey Badger,nice reply> football, Florida covers, well not at Auburn, we beat Florida 27-14, no fluke, just a better football team that night Ohio State got blown-out by Florida 41-14. Auburn 40 points better than Ohio State? Well, Auburn got beat by UGA and Arkansas by a healthy margin with the UGA lost kept Auburn out of the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame, which LSU savage 41-14, The overall record SEC and Big Ten football and basketball shows ADVANTAGE SEC , look it up. Beating Tenn and Arky. does not make Big Ten dominant. We go through this situation every week in the SEC..Michigan and Ohio State great programs, but after that with Wisconsin ocassionally.. not compared to SEC in the last 10 years.Your basketball team this year looks like the average age is 35????
By Reggie Ball
April 4, 2007 10:17 PM | Link to this
And they say Tech fans are the nerds
By SamoanDawg
April 4, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this
I say everyone on 3 phases will have a break out year!
To pick one out of from each team.
Offense: Trip Chandler
Defense: Marcus Howard
Special Team: Bryan Mims
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 11:00 PM | Link to this
War, the average age is 27, 3-4 of them are over 33-35 and the rest are normal age. Not many bball schools are into redshirting.
However, Greg Oden looks like he could be Bill Russell’s kid. Since Russell is mid-70s now I believe, Oden must be 45-50.
By Cuz
April 5, 2007 12:41 AM | Link to this
If you want a break out kid. Go to Tech. So many zits you would swear you are cratering on the moon.
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 4:14 AM | Link to this
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http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/04/02/whollbedogs_b.html#comment-1106720
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 6:54 AM
“ BullGator, As usual, your selective/faulty memory is coming through again. I NEVER said the ACC was better than the SEC. “
“ I was in downtown Cleveland yesterday “
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/03/16/oneofthemor.html#comment-1071315
By BadgerDawg
March 17, 2007 4:04 PM
“ If you think the ACC is a joke in basketball, you’re a joke as that is ridiculous on its face. If you think the SEC is great in basketball, you’re a joke. “
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 4:15 AM | Link to this
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/04/02/whollbedogs_b.html#comment-1106720
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 6:54 AM
“ BullGator, As usual, your selective/faulty memory is coming through again. I NEVER said the ACC was better than the SEC. “
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/03/16/oneofthemor.html#comment-1071315
By BadgerDawg
March 17, 2007 4:04 PM
“ If you think the ACC is a joke in basketball, you’re a joke as that is ridiculous on its face. If you think the SEC is great in basketball, you’re a joke. “
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 4:15 AM | Link to this
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/03/21/goodafternoon.html#comment-1082336
By BadgerDawg
March 22, 2007 12:31 PM
“ you can absolutely still argue that the SEC is not great. “
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/04/02/whollbedogs_b.html#comment-1106720
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 6:54 AM
“ BullGator, As usual, your selective/faulty memory is coming through again. I NEVER said the ACC was better than the SEC. “
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 4:17 AM | Link to this
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/03/19/greetingsfrom.html#comment-1075337
By BadgerDawg
March 19, 2007 11:06 PM
“ There is not a great conference this year. If there was, I’d have to say Pac Ten, not SEC “
“ One silver lining: maybe BuLL will stop talking about all the SEC teams that deserved bids after this and the 8-9th place ACC team mauling the SEC West champ. I doubt it, but we can all hope. “
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 4:17 AM | Link to this
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/04/02/whollbedogs_b.html#comment-1106720
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 6:54 AM
“ BullGator, As usual, your selective/faulty memory is coming through again. I NEVER said the ACC was better than the SEC. “
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/03/16/oneofthemor.html#comment-1071315
By BadgerDawg
March 17, 2007 4:04 PM
“ If you think the ACC is a joke in basketball, you’re a joke as that is ridiculous on its face. If you think the SEC is great in basketball, you’re a joke. “
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 4:18 AM | Link to this
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/03/21/goodafternoon.html#comment-1082336
By BadgerDawg
March 22, 2007 12:31 PM
“ you can absolutely still argue that the SEC is not great. “
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By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 4:26 AM | Link to this
A Strength of Schedule is ALL the games played that season by the team in question. If a team like Wisconsin does NOT PLAY OHIO STATE as Wisconsin did NOT AND does play Bowling Green (8 Losses), Western Illinois (Not even 1-A let alone the WORST 10 TEAMS IN AMERICA HERE WISCONSIN DID PLAY WHO ARE 1-A TEAMS , San Diego State (9 Losses), Indiana (7 Losses), Northwestern (8 Losses), Minnesota (7 Losses), Purdue (6 Losses), Illinois (10 Losses), Iowa (7 Losses) and Buffalo (10 Losses); then it’s Strength of Schedule for the season makes it quite clear to everyone what in fact it is. There is NO COMPARISON of this schedule with UGA’s for the same season. NONE. This is a result of the fact that Georgia plays Auburn every year as our picked Western Opponent. I do not care if you do not understand this very simple point. The Big 10 has a crazy schedule where your best teams do NOT play each other, yet only have 11 teams. It doesn’t matter what the sport is the Big 10 will ALWAYS have the weaker strength of schedule. Now who the frig was it that Wisconsin beat ? No one.
http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/calc-wp.pl?start=2006&end=2006&rpct=30&min=5&ss=on&se=on&c1a=on&pt=on&by=Wins
When you can compare this with my beloved alma mater’s entire schedule, both in-conference and out of conference, then you have made a point that UGA has a weak strength of schedule. Since you have not and cannot, then all we have is that you say “that UGA’s Strength of Schedule is WEAK like Wisconsin’s is. “ It is not.
Wisconsin’s is.
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 4:27 AM | Link to this
10 Wisconsin “games” who Lost 85 games. Nice cupcake schedule. Thanks for comparing THAT with UGA’s and surmising you THINK they are both cupcake schedules while you think that our designated West Opponent does not give us a point of reference versus teams from ANY CONFERENCE who do NOT play the better teams in their OWN EVEN conference .
But, this is NOT I saying THIS it is the NCAA who says that UGA’s Strength of Schedule is SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER than Wisconsin’s cupcake creampuff powder puff wuss schedule strength.
http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/Internet/toughest%20schedule/ia9gamespast.pdf
Number 78 Official NCAA Strength of Schedule 7 January 2007 Wisconsin.
When BadgerDawg you can SHOW ME ANY year that UGA has the Number 78 NCAA SOS, please do so. Until then, once again, you are buried in your own BS on the topic that You Say “UGA and Wisconsin play a cupcake strength of schedule. “ Both, you say do. NOT so.
Is it ?
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 4:28 AM | Link to this
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/03/27/finalfourfren.html#comment-1092593
By BadgerDawg
March 27, 2007 7:27 PM
“ OSU over UCLA for it all. “
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/03/27/finalfourfren.html#comment-1092883
By BadgerDawg
March 28, 2007 1:09 AM
“SEC Florida’s run ends Saturday to UCLA, and the whole teams turn pro by next week, which will pretty much put them where Felton was in year two with the Dawgs. “
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 4:29 AM | Link to this
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/03/23/shockleys_statu.html#comment-1088516
By BadgerDawg
March 25, 2007 9:27 PM
“ Only Kansas and not UCLA tripped me up. Ohio St-UCLA should be a fun final. “
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/03/23/shockleys_statu.html#comment-1088810
By BadgerDawg
March 26, 2007 8:34 AM
“ The SEC defined “weenie conference” in basketball for decades, yet the Mildcats consistently had success at the highest level. 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 BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 4:30 AM | Link to this
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/03/19/greetingsfrom.html#comment-1075337
By BadgerDawg
March 19, 2007 11:06 PM
“ One silver lining: maybe BuLL will stop talking about all the SEC teams that deserved bids after this and the 8-9th place ACC team mauling the SEC West champ. I doubt it, but we can all hope. “
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/03/16/oneofthemor.html#comment-1071315
By BadgerDawg
March 17, 2007 4:04 PM
“ BuLLjoke’s rants summarized: every conference except the SEC sucks. If they have a great record, I’ll point to their SOS. If their record sucks, I’ll point to the RPI and ignore the SOS. There is not any point in the history of any sport that the SEC wasn’t the best. Oh yeah, and Stafford and Mercer suck too. “
“ If you think the ACC is a joke in basketball, you’re a joke as that is ridiculous on its face. If you think the SEC is great in basketball, you’re a joke. “
“ By the way, the Big Ten, like the SEC, has only one loss so far in the real tourney and the fake one, so I guess they’re a great conference in your eyes too. “
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 4:58 AM | Link to this
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http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/04/02/whollbedogs_b.html#comment-1108118
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 2:53 PM
“ *One team at the top does not a conference make, War Eagle. Think about all those years Kentucky won the championship, think about UNLV winning the title out of the Big West. Also, and most importantly my comment was specifically about basketball, not overall. * “
“ SEC is always dominant in track, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, and a bunch of other sports no one notices. “
“ (not belittling, just a fact, UGA has successful programs in many of those.) A quick way to detrmine whether a sport is worth mentioning is to answer whether you would even notice unless your team was in it. I didn’t know Auburn had won 5 swimming titles in a row; I didn’t even know they were good, I thought we had the best team in the SEC. If I knew UGA was in the swimming championships, I may watch if I had absolutely nothing else to do. If not, no chance. Minor sports are somewhat along the same lines as winning a debate championship. I hope we win, but I wouldn’t necessarily even notice. I didn’t even know equestrian was a college sport. “
“ Bottom line: the SEC is strong in many sports consistently, but the SEC was not some megaconference in basketball this year just because one team won the tourney. I’m not saying anyone else was better, either, and I never have. I just don’t think there’s any real separation. I like your posts, War Eagle, but you’re sounding like you’re claiming a Gator victory as your own. Don’t do it!!!!! “
. . Excuse me ? Weenie Sports ? The SEC is always what?
“ SEC is always dominant in track, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, and a bunch of other sports no one notices. “
Is NOT the National Champion of EVERY MAJOR COLLEGE SPORT, in fact, The SEC?
“Don’t do it?” Huh BadgerDawg ?
You sit there and put down The SEC in EVERY POST, EVERY DAY.
You take the position that The “ SEC is always dominant in track, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, and a bunch of other sports no one notices. “ when what in fact, The SEC is is THE BEST COLLEGE CONFERENCE IN THE MAJOR SPORTS.
You know ?
Like the ones you only talk about and state that The SEC will NOT ADVANCE and therefore The SEC you say : “ 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. “
But, War Eagle or an SEC Fan cannot REPLY simply to this statement of yours BadgerNONsecFAN that excuse me, it is NOT as you describe when your beloved Ohio State (Where is your Ohio State in your login handle huh ?) did NOT but Florida did in both Major Sports ?
We cannot say that in reply ?
Oh, yes we can.
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By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 5:20 AM | Link to this
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/uga/entries/2007/04/02/whollbedogs_b.html#comment-1106729
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 7:20 AM
” Only by going out to 59 teams can BuLLGator say “9 of the top 59 in the SEC” and also conveniently include my Dawgs. He could have said “9 of the top 88” and that would have been true as well. “
” I am not saying the Big Ten is better. I am just saying that no conference is dominant this year “
BS the SEC did not have the BEST BASKETBALL CONFERENCE this season.
BS.
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By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 5:44 AM | Link to this
You can quit stalking me and lying : You are good at neither.
The SEC is not the best conference in football and basketball, the 2 sports you say ARE the only ones that are important to you in Cleveland.
Will the last person in Cleveland, please turn the lights out ?
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 5:56 AM | Link to this
59 happens to be 6 less than the AJ-C lead “sports” writer said were the “best 65 teams in basketball” when the SEC had 3 teams who did NOT have a Losing Record against the Top Conference and yet were snubbed that Selection Sunday.
9 of the Top 59 RPI Men’s Basketball Teams for all of 2006-2007, are SEC Teams.
7 of the Top 71 RPI Men’s Basketball Teams for all of 2006-2007 are ACC Teams.
6 of the Top 135 RPI Men’s Basketball Teams for all of 2006-2007 are Big 10 Teams.
Top Conference ?
Duh.
http://teamrankings.com/ncb/8powerratings.php3
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 5:58 AM | Link to this
There is no way that anyone can make the statement that The SEC is NOT The Best Conference in Basketball or Football** not the weanie sports as you describe The SEC as being the Best at.
By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 6:01 AM | Link to this
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You have every day said in this blog that The SEC is NOT.
You have lied that you did NOT say The SEC is NOT the Best.
You have grasped at straws on a daily basis BadgerNONsecFAN to put down The SEC at the Major Sports and put up every other conference as better instead of The SEC.
And, said you did NOT say you did.
You did.
Didn’t you?
Or, are these URL Links and exact quotes, not your own ?
Well punk ?
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By BuLLdawg
April 5, 2007 6:39 AM | Link to this
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By BadgerDawg
“ OSU over UCLA for it all. “ “SEC Florida’s run ends Saturday to UCLA, and the whole teams turn pro by next week, which will pretty much put them where Felton was in year two with the Dawgs. “
“ Only Kansas and not UCLA tripped me up. Ohio St-UCLA should be a fun final. “
“ The SEC defined “weenie conference” in basketball for decades, yet the Mildcats consistently had success at the highest level. 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. “
“ you can absolutely still argue that the SEC is not great. “
“ There is not a great conference this year. If there was, I’d have to say Pac Ten, not SEC “
“ One silver lining: maybe BuLL will stop talking about all the SEC teams that deserved bids after this and the 8-9th place ACC team mauling the SEC West champ. I doubt it, but we can all hope. “
“ If you think the ACC is a joke in basketball, you’re a joke as that is ridiculous on its face. If you think the SEC is great in basketball, you’re a joke. “
“ By the way, the Big Ten, like the SEC, has only one loss so far in the real tourney and the fake one, so I guess they’re a great conference in your eyes too. “
“ BullGator, As usual, your selective/faulty memory is coming through again. I NEVER said the ACC was better than the SEC. “
“ I was in downtown Cleveland yesterday “
By War Eagle
April 5, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this
Conference ratings by War Eagle: 1. SEC, 2. Big 12, 3.ACC 4.Big Ten . The reason I put ACC ahead of Big Ten because they only succeed in football and basketball.
By AUSTIN
April 5, 2007 9:19 AM | Link to this
I can picture BuLLsh*t sitting in a room with newspaper clippings lining the walls and strung across the room. It reminds me of that Russell Crowe movie about the schitzophrenic mathmetician. He probably sees an imaginary SEC official asking him to promote conference athletics to the rest of the world. “your doing a great service to your conference son.”
By BadgerDawg
April 5, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this
BuLLGator, congratulations on your real team winning the tourney again. Thanks for all the quotes of me, it’s quite flattering but I’m happily married, so you’ll have to turn your attention back to Donovan or Meyer. You have a severe problem with the English language. Let’s review briefly:
1) You keep insinuating that I said that the SEC is not good and that the ACC is great in basketball this year. In reality, I said neither, and nothing you’re quoting says otherwise and actually the quotes just confirm what I did say, so thanks for not editing my words like you normally do. I said the SEC is not great, and the ACC does not suck. I also said that no conference is great, and I never said any conference was better than the SEC, and definitely not the ACC. I had no ACC teams in the final 8, you have absolutely no basis for your remakrs except that I’m not an SEC kool-aid drinker like you are.
2) On a similar note, the NCAA champ doesn’t automatically raise the entire conference to top status. That was my point to War Eagle. I used UNLV out of the Big West at the time as an example. I also used Kenutcky, since most of their championships are from 40+ years ago and the SEC was an absolute joke in basketball at the time, and in fact was that way until the 70s-early 80s.
3)ALL comments regarding football strength of schedule were regarding out of conference strength of schedule. I never said UGA did not have a stronger in conference strength of schedule. I did say propping up Okie State because we play them and slamming a similar K-State team just because they play Aubarn was inaccurate, and I pointed out the 345,276 reasons why. I also never said Wisconsin played a tough schedule, and in fact I said their schedule is almost always weak, so what’s your point? I actually have an ability to have an unbiased look at a team I like, both for UGA and UW.
4)The ACC has 7 losses because they had 7 teams. That’s normally going to happen, Einstein, and when the bottom part of the bracket has your teams, you’re likely to have a lot of 1st round losses. The 3 SEC teams you keep arguing for would have been three extra 1st round losses for the SEC. I picked VCU over Duke, and I only had UNC in the sweet 16, not even the Elite 8. I am not an apologist for the ACC, all I said was that they’re not terrible.
5) With automatic bids, your claim that RPI should have put 9 in(9 of the top 59) is inaccurate, as automatic seeds take up some of those spots. That would take the SEC back down to 5 or 6 where it was. I’m guessing the Big Ten was also underrepresented as they had 7 in the top 53. I look forward to hearing you claim that Michigan was robbed. http://rpiratings.com/mensrpi.html
6)Keeping on your “9 out of 59 comments”, you once again posted incorrect information on the Big Ten. The Big Ten has 7 of the top 53, maybe you you should recheck. Nice try at distorting, I played your game and made the Big Ten look much better than the SEC, all you have to do is go as far out past the last team listed for the conference you don’t want and have the list end at the team for the conference you do like. You’re not fooling anyone.
By BadgerDawg
April 4, 2007 7:20 AM | Link to this
More fun with BuLLGator’s RPI rants from earlier. I can distort too:
the SEC has 1 of the top 11 teams
the Big Ten has 2 of the top 8 teams
the SEC has 3 of the top 34 teams
the Big Ten has 4 of the top 29 teams
the SEC has 6 of the top 51 teams
the Big Ten has 6 of the top 42 teams
the Big Tem has 7 of the top 53 teams(BuLLGator was factually incorrect on this, maybe he ran out of fingers and guessed.)
7) My comment to War Eagle was strictly based on his listing all the minor(meaningless) sports. I was not discounting the major wins, thanks for editing my post to distort again. I was obviously not saying the SEC hasn’t had success in the major sports if you don’t edit my posts. It’s funny, I can quote you directly and you never answer because you know you have no case. With me, you have to edit posts and make claims that are not backed up by my posts just to avoid looking the fool you are. here is the end of the quote you distorted: Bottom line: the SEC is strong in many sports consistently, but the SEC was not some megaconference in basketball this year just because one team won the tourney. I’m not saying anyone else was better, either, and I never have. I just don’t think there’s any real separation. I like your posts, War Eagle, but you’re sounding like you’re claiming a Gator victory as your own. Don’t do it!!!!!
8) An opinion by definition is not a lie. It is not a fact that the SEC is the best. Maybe the Pac 10 is the best since they had 2 in the elite 8, maybe the Big Ten is since they had the most teams (5)in the 2nd round. Maybe there is no great conference in basketball this year as I have said all along.
9) I was wrong about the Gators getting past the Final Four. So??? It was a prediction. The only guarantee I made was that Kansas would beat Kentucky. You guaranteed that the other way, and the game really wasn’t close.
10) You have never responded to my question on how LSU ducked us this year. You have also never responded to your terming the VaTech game a blowout when we were down 21-3 and were only able to come back because of a great performance by our best QB last year and the best one in the conference this year. You said you were there, do you remember the game?
By HARRY
April 5, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this
Where is Caleb King?
By HARRY
April 5, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this
Where is Caleb King and Cameron Smith?
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 5, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this
Is basketball season over? Anyone nterested in the G-Day game? We won’t know about CK until the end of the school year. IMO, oour “O” must be coming right along. The “D” won yesterday but the “O” did the better job on Monday. Appears to be back and forth which is a little unusual as the “D” in normally way ahead of the “O”. Should be a good scrimmage and we’ll see some positions begin to solidify. IMO, TE is still wide open and I wouldn’t be supprised to see some type of personel change in the fall.
By Atlanta Gator
April 5, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this
Buck——Basketball season is definitely over, and here are the final words on the 2006-2007 NCAA season:
“I’m very proud of what we’ve built here at the University of Florida and I look forward to continuing to build on it.”
That was Billy Donovan commenting on his decision to stay at the University of Florida earlier today, and effectively ending any discussions with the University of Kentucky about the possibility of replacing Tubby Smith.
Buck, any interest in NCAA baseball?
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 5, 2007 5:17 PM | Link to this
Not much. played a little when I was little but that’s about it until the CWS. I enjoy watching all the different teams play. Last two years the Dawgs did pretty good but this must be a rebuilding year and with the snub the Athletic Dept gave Perno at the banquet earlier in the year I;m wondering if this may not be his last. No, I’m ready to come back home for the last week-end and play you guys. People may laugh now but I promise you the Dawgs are going to be the supprise team in the SEC East in ‘07….BTW, I picked you guys fromthe git go to win the title.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 5, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this
Atlanta Gator, my Reptile Relative told me about you guys beating FSU last night? in J’vill in front of a crowd of over 12,000.
By Wozzo the Wonder Dog
April 5, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this
Don’t forget to ask the Tech fan(s) who is going to be their Breakdown Star.
By I-DOG
April 5, 2007 6:30 PM | Link to this
I understand that Ellerbe is now running behind Dewberry at LB. Is this is good thing (Dewberry looks that good?) or a bad thing? (Ellerbe still can’t be consistant at the position)
Anyone know any more to the story?
By Atlanta Gator
April 5, 2007 6:56 PM | Link to this
Buck——Yeah, I’m well aware of your pre-season NCAA basketball predictions and the grief that you have taken from your fellow hardcore Dawg fans for expressing them. I regularly read the AJC blogs for UGA and SEC sports, but I don’t always post my comments, especially when the blog theme-of-the-day is purely insider Dawg talk.
IMHO, there are two kinds of sports predictions. Those that you make because you emotionally want the prediction to happen, and those that you make because you rationally believe the prediction is likely to happen. As a Dawg fan with an old-time sports journalist streak, I know that your Gators-will-repeat prediction was one of the latter. That’s okay, kudos to you for making the call with your head (if not your heart).
I’ve never been to a Dawgs baseball game, and I’m sorry that I missed the Gators playing in Athens earlier this week (I was a little hung-over on Tuesday anyway). I see there are some good Dawgs home games in April and May against SEC opponents, so I may make a field trip over to Athens. The Dawgs also play Tech at Turner Field in May.
Though some blog posters may consider it a “minor sport,” baseball was my first love among sports. I was a monster fielder in my youth, but, alas, only a mediocre hitter. I still love to go to games, but you can’t have an afternoon beer in the bleachers at NCAA venues.
By I-DOG
April 5, 2007 7:02 PM | Link to this
08 recruiting class:
Anyone else a little surprised that we already have 10 verbals for Feb 08. That is probably 2/3 of the class signed two months after LAST YEARS signing day.
7 of the 10 are in State prospects and I would imagine that we are going after other high profile in state prospects such as AJ Harmon, Philip Tinsley, Josh Jarboe and others.
That doesn’t leave a lot of room for out of state players. anyone know if we are going to try to save 3-4 scholarships for some 4 and 5 star players from out of state?
By BadgerDawg
April 5, 2007 7:55 PM | Link to this
I-Dog, I don’t know who we’re pursuing, but the earlier the commitments, the better. I’ll take my chances with the ones who verbal vs. the crapshoot just before signing day. The downsides are that we could have some fallout, and if it was excessive it could be a real problem, and that we may not have room for a sleeper or two that develops into a bigtime player his senior year. I guess we could also offer someone who goes downhill senior year and wouldn’t have been offered. Overall, I like the strategy and would accept the negatives.
By dawgs99
April 5, 2007 8:04 PM | Link to this
Here’s the best place to discuss dawg sports.
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=135#S=135&F=1073&FIX=1
By dallas
April 5, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this
on the offensive side of the ball i think ward, josh davis and anderson are gonna breakout. on the defensive side of the ball i think there are more candidates to breakout, if he can stay out of trouble i think akeem hebron can be a major player on this D. also evans, weston, jones and kiante tripp.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 5, 2007 9:23 PM | Link to this
I-Dog, I think that’s a good sign. It tells every player on the field that you either stay on top of your game or you sit………..Has anyone else noticed this. Asked about break out year and have you noticed the names from Dawg fans and coaches for that matter have been all over the board. Not the same 2 or3 but position to position, offense, Defense every where and I think this is the best sign I see coming out of spring. I don’t recall this happening in the recent past and certainly not to this %. Anyone else notice?
By BuLLdawg
April 6, 2007 6:22 AM | Link to this
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By War Eagle
April 5, 2007 8:13 AM
Conference ratings by War Eagle:
1. SEC
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2. Big 12
3.ACC
4.Big Ten . The reason I put ACC ahead of Big Ten because the Big Ten only succeeds in football and basketball.
Well, the level the Big Ten (11) succeeds in football and basketball is in fact at a significantly LOWER level of success than does The SEC in the” * MAJOR SPORTS** “ War Eagle.
In Football
http://www.nationalchamps.net/NCAA/pastAPPolls.htm
The Final Rankings Clearly Indicate The Best Conference in Football:
.25.Tennessee 1 SEC
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.24.Penn State 1 Big 10.
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.23.Georgia 2 SEC.
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.15.Arkansas 3 SEC.
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.9.Auburn 4 SEC. .
.8.Michigan 2 Big 10. .
.7.Wisconsin 3 Big 10.
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.3.LSU 5 SEC.
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.2.Ohio State 4 Big 10.
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.1.National Champion SEC Florida for 6 SEC Teams Final Top 25 AP Poll.
6 SEC of Final Rankings to a-third fewer Big Ten (11) Ranked teams with only 4.
I would agree that the Big Ten (11) ranks therefore significantly WORSE than The Best Conference in College Football yet again this season – The SEC. Correct.
http://www.nationalchamps.net/NCAA/pastAPPolls.htm
By BuLLdawg
April 6, 2007 6:23 AM | Link to this
Now, in Basketball, it is even MORE PROFOUND.
“ NCAA / College Basketball “
RPI
Last Updated Thu Apr 05 09:20:22 PDT 2007
http://teamrankings.com/ncb/8powerratings.php3
7 of the Top 97 in Final RPI Rankings updated AFTER the NCAA Tournament is complete April 5, 2007, are Big Ten (11) teams.
That is pretty strong too, like it is strong in football as well for the Big Ten (11).
However
Once again, let’s compare this “level of success of the Big Ten (11) not against expectations, but against The Best Conference in Basketball as well – The SEC shall we ?
9 of the Top 59 in Final RPI Rankings updated AFTER the NCAA Tournament is complete April 5, 2007, are in fact SEC Teams.
7 of the Top 97 in Final RPI Rankings updated AFTER the NCAA Tournament is complete April 5, 2007, are Big Ten (11) teams.
http://teamrankings.com/ncb/8powerratings.php3
Both National Championships in both sports (including women’s basketball as well – since the statement is Major Sports Football and Basketball) are NC SEC Football, NC SEC Women’s Basketball and NC SEC Men’s Basketball.
It is NOT just one team at the top for The SEC as described by self-appointed BadgerDawg PUTTING DOWN THE SEC every DAY in EVERY post here by BadgerDawg.
In fact, in football there are 50 percent MORE SEC Teams in the Final Rankings Top 25 AP Final Poll than the Big Ten (11) has at 6 SEC Teams to just 4 Big Ten (11) Teams.
In basketball, Men’s, there are once again Huge Significant Differences with 9 Top 59 Final RPI Rankings SEC Teams to just only 7 Top 97 Final RPI Rankings Big Ten (11) Teams.
In fact, 7 of the Top 71 ACC Teams in Final RPI Rankings is ALSO better for the ACC than the Big Ten (11) all hype and NO RESULTS of Big Ten (11) “success” at just 7 of the Top 97 Final RPI Rankings.
So, I agree as well War Eagle that in fact the ACC is ALSO BETTER than the Big Ten (11).
Now, we can all read the BS to the contrary by BadgerDawg instead putting DOWN the SEC with our 11 Wins in the NCAA Tournament to only 4 losses and how it is NOT TRUE that 9 SEC Teams in Men’s Basketball are in the Final RPI Rankings Top 59 compared to but 7 Top 97 for the Big Ten (11).
And, how he NEVER HAS PUT DOWN THE SEC.
Yeah, right.
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By gdawginkalamazoo
April 6, 2007 8:46 AM | Link to this
Atlanta Gator, there you are. Congrats on another NC! I read this morning that you guys will have to re-load so that should be exciting. Won’t be much of a problem and you guys should grab some awesome talent. And to BEAT Ohio State.
By austin
April 6, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this
BuLLsh*t also reminds me of Dwight from “The Office.” I think I’ll start posting messages to him from his future self. Give him talking points about about football seasons the rest of us haven’t even seen yet. College Football Season from 2020: Vandy wins the national championship, beating an over-rated Iowa State. This finally and for all time PROVES that the SEC is the best conference EVER! This message will self destruct in 30 seconds.
By BadgerDawg
April 6, 2007 9:39 AM | Link to this
BuLLGator, thank you for using again your already exposed distortions.
The SEC has 9 of the top 59 OR The SEC has 9 of the top 88
The Big Ten has 7 of the top 97 OR The Big Ten has 7 of the top 53
The SEC has 3 in the top 13 OR The SEC has 3 of the top 34
I have already outed you, BuLLGator, and yet you still use the same tactics. At least you actually got the facts right this time. Yesterday you were claiming 6 out of 135 or something not even close to reality.
Why don’t we try this. You used the top 25 as the ultimate gage, let’s use your precious RPI ratings as a comparison:
top 10: Big Ten 2, SEC 1(??!!) top 20: Big Ten 2, SEC 3 top 30: Big Ten 4, SEC 3 top 40: Big Ten 5, SEC 5 top 50: Big Ten 6, SEC 6 top 60: Big Ten 7, SEC 9
The SEC is a dominant conference????? The SEC has the champ and that’s about it. The Big Ten is not dominant either, but the #s stack up pretty close. When BuLLGator says 9 of the 59, he wants to imply that the SEC got robbed, yet we all know that there are automatic bids that get in and there are not 59 bids to distribute. The SEC has 6 of the top 50, maybe Alabama should have got in, although Clemson, FSU, and Air Force all had much higher RPIs and didn’t get in either.
By BadgerDawg
April 6, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this
I don’t want to defend the ACC, but BuLLGator’s distortions did extend to that conference as well. The “7 out of 71” could also be “7 out of 54” which is the exact same amount as the SEC. Their #s also are similar through the top 10, 20, etc., which just confirms again that there is not a dominant conference this year. Thanks, BuLL, every time you distort and I publish the truth you look more and more ridiculous.
By War Eagle
April 6, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this
What is all this RPI crap.?? The bottom line is Florida SEC is NCAA NC basketball Champion and Tenessee SEC NCAA NC Womens basketball 2007. That is DOMINANT. Their are no * on who had the most RPI`s.
By Buck Belue
April 6, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this
I just love the way all these Dog fans have so much time on their hands from their lawn and septic services to break down G-Day or who will be the breakout star for 2007. Answer: there are no stars for 2007, only every team in the SEC, other than UGA.
How about brining home more national titles in football, baseball and basketball, then you might have something to brag about; otherwise, back to work. Mrs. Kemp said you guys need to do a better job of edging anyway.
UGA is weak, beyond weak in terms of football, baseball and basketball. Scrub the athletic program and call it a day….please!!!
By Atlanta Gator
April 6, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this
gdawg~zoo——On behalf of the Gator kids, thank you for your usual display of good sportsmanship. I’ve been lurking around the AJC sports blogs, but it’s tough to type a word in edge-wise with the Great RPI Debate holding everyone’s rapt attention.
Football and basketball recruiting have gone well for the Gators the last two years, but the football defense and the entire basketball team will be relatively young and inexperienced next season, following the graduation of the seniors and early departure of the star juniors. The Dawgs should be much improved in both sports, the Vols could take first in the East in both, and the ‘Cocks will contend in football. I like the Gators to place, but I’m not laying any bets above $1. With Billy and Urban back in Gainesville, and the Evil Geinus in Columbia, it should be fun to watch the most wide-open year in the SEC East in recent memory.
BTW, the Gators may not be done in 2006-2007 just yet. Even money says that the gymnastics team wins the NCAAs, too. Now, that would be a year to remember.
By UGAobserver
April 6, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this
Back to football…..The “playas” on O will be Lump, Stafford, and Sean Bailey, with the O-line struggling a little. On D it will be Jeff Owens, “Big Baby” Brandon Miller at the mike steppin up big and Kelin being the spark. Mark my words!
By gdawginkalamazoo
April 6, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this
War Eagle, LMAO! Can’t call it any better than you just did. Kudos.
By BadgerDawg
April 6, 2007 12:01 PM | Link to this
War Eagle, champs do not a conference make. Yes, it’s impressive, but I gave you the response. You tell me that the Great West was dominant because UNLV won the title in the early 90s? Was whatever conference San Francisco was in dominant because Bill Russell led to Dons to championships in the 50s? No, there has to be some depth. I just demonstrated that that doesn’t exist in the SEC or any other conference this year. And, this is about men’s basketball, I’m not discussing who’s in the Frozen Four, and that’s about as relavent as who won the women’s game.
By gdawginkalamazoo
April 6, 2007 12:09 PM | Link to this
Atlanta Gator, I think that BB talent should be easier to replace because you can get that one or two players that make all the difference.
I will have to differ with you on the gymnastics. UGA gave up the last meet with a handful of terrible mistakes. At least that is my understanding from the AJC sports report. But I don’t know enough about the sport to run any smack on it.
By Atlanta Gator
April 6, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this
gdawg~zoo——Like either of us knows much about gymnastics. But in the Dawgs-vs.-Gators rivalry, either of us would gladly accept the win, right? [big smile]
By gdawginkalamazoo
April 6, 2007 1:22 PM | Link to this
Any sport, any day my friend.
By War Eagle
April 6, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this
Badger, I will be the first to admit, Kentucky in the 50s was SEC Great Hope in BB. SF was tough with Bill Russell, Jerry Tarkanian at UNLV cheated away with wild renegade players with rap sheet produce some good basketball teams. I am talking about SEC being dominant in 2006-07 numerous NCAA venues, except Ice Hockey and if Minnesota can edge out Vermont for NCAA title, I will give Big Ten my support. Lets blog swimming ??
By BadgerDawg
April 6, 2007 6:12 PM | Link to this
My point is to not blog other, irrelevant sports. My comment was that the SEC was not dominant in basketball(implied men’s only) this year. If the only basis you have is to say they are the champs, I offered those other schools as examples of why that’s not the case. The RPI BS was directed at exposing BuLLGator’s distortions and to show that the SEC was no better than the conferences he’s slamming, they’re all about the same. If you think the champ alone is the basis of domination, fine, just give the Big West kudos as a “great” conference in the early 90s. If you think there’s more than that to point to, than the conferences are all similar this year. Again, this is not about any other sports, or any other years, 2006-7 men’s college basketball only.
I’d love to discuss swimming some other time, but I really only know men’s basketball and football, so you might want to try someone else :)
By War Eagle
April 6, 2007 8:54 PM | Link to this
Badger, “I dont think you get the point'.You are definitely out of focus on Championships and #$^&#%, just prejudice. Thats ok, you are a good blogger. Where is your location or birth site? I think SEC has a chance to win 8 NCAA National titles in 2006-97, is that being a DOMINANT conference or just a so-so year? How many will the Big Ten, Big 12 Pac 10 win??
By BadgerDawg
April 6, 2007 10:50 PM | Link to this
1) If the rest of the conference is terrible(or average or not great, etc), then the champ is a great team, but the conference is not a great conference.
2) I am not referring to a great conference overall, I am referring to a great conference in men’s basketball. This year, that’s just not true. After the champs, there is a huge dropoff, and you can’t look at the conference top to bottom and say it’s better than everyone else. I’m not saying anyone is better, I just think there are a lot of comparable conferences and no one dominates this year. If UF had lost and the champ was from another conference, my view would not change because it’s one team. There is a much better case for the “great” claim to be made in football than basketball this year with UF, LSU, Ark, and Auburn all as top 20/25 teams.
3)It wasn’t my topic, but there is no question that having all those championships is an impressive feat. However, my argument for basketball could extend to any of the sports individually as far as dominance is concerned. If the WAC had the __ national champ and the SEC had #s 2-9, would you not say that the SEC is dominant? I would, and the WAC would not mean anything to me except they had the one best team.
4) Born in New Orleans, grew up in Wisconsin(south of Green Bay), 20 years in suburban ATL/Athens, now 2 years in Akron, OH; I doubt anyone else on here except for kzoo actually has snow on the ground tonight. It was 70-75 two days ago, it snowed yesterday and continued today, temps in the 30s and 40s for highs all next week. But at least it’s not 95 and humid for 4 months straight.
By BuLLdawg
April 7, 2007 4:43 AM | Link to this
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*By BadgerDawg
April 6, 2007 9:39 AM
” The SEC has 9 of the top 59 OR The SEC has 9 of the top 88 “
” The Big Ten has 7 of the top 97 OR The Big Ten has 7 of the top 53 “
Yeah, that’s a Better Conference the Big Ten (11) has in men’s basketball when you YOURSELF state for all to see that the Big Ten (11) has 7 of the Top 97 while The SEC has NINE (9) not 7 of the Top 59, not top 97 the Big Ten (11) has only 7 of.
Since when in the frig is 7 teams in the top 97 BETTER than 9 of the Top 59 ?
Awaiting that answer… I must have missed that answer.
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By Buck Cochran in the NW
April 7, 2007 10:42 PM | Link to this
Is this blog about break out playes from the Spring game? If so someone let me know because we had several today.
By auburn suxs
April 7, 2007 11:16 PM | Link to this
well the Offense has its stars ,but as for me the jury is still out on the D I don’t know what is happening there ,but the D has been slipping the last couple of years. It really showed today. I just hope we can give some of the young guys a shot this fall. I really think our best talent on the Defense has not been seen to this point. Not taking anything away from the Powerfuloffens and the Monsters up front,but our D needs to get alot better or we will be in for a long season. It will be hard for teams to slow our offense down with the power they showed today on the ground or through the air, they looked very good to me… GO DAWGS
By auburn suxs
April 7, 2007 11:17 PM | Link to this
well the Offense has its stars ,but as for me the jury is still out on the D I don’t know what is happening there ,but the D has been slipping the last couple of years. It really showed today. I just hope we can give some of the young guys a shot this fall. I really think our best talent on the Defense has not been seen to this point. Not taking anything away from the Powerfuloffens and the Monsters up front,but our D needs to get alot better or we will be in for a long season. It will be hard for teams to slow our offense down with the power they showed today on the ground or through the air, they looked very good to me… GO DAWGS
By BadgerDawg
April 8, 2007 12:02 AM | Link to this
RPI rankings by league:
Top 10: A-1, B-2, C-1, D-2
Top 20: A-3, B-2, C-3, D-3
Top 30: A-3, B-4, C-4, D-4
Top 40: A-5, B-5, C-7, D-7
Top 50: A-6, B-6, C-8, D-8
Which league looks best based on a true presentation of facts? You could say they all look fairly similar, you could say D, maybe even C. Who are they?
A=SEC
B=Big Ten
C=ACC
D=Big East
The SEC has fewer top 30 teams than all of the others. Is this a great conference? No, and neither are the others. BuLL, a distortion-free response would be appreciated. I’ve just fairly shown the numbers, you have to distort to have a chance of looking intelligent. If I were to distort like you, I would say that the Big Ten has twice as many top ten teams. Forget that it’s 2 vs 1, why let that detail get in the way. While you’re at it, you may want to remind people of how you recall us “blowing out” VaTech when we were down 21-3. You may also want to let us in on LSU’s secret ability to duck playing us, which you claimed they had.