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By Concerned

April 18, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

Chip-

Is King eligible yet?

By Ed

April 18, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

In my opinion, Lumpkin’s a great talent who just needs more carries. I think he can be a featured back. I think the 3-back system has kind of hindered his progress in recent years.

Moreno should push him to be even better. My hope is that Georgia settles on the best two backs and uses them almost exclusively so that one of them has a chance to get hot and do some real damage in games. I don’t think the tailback-by-committee used in recent years allows for that. The two who end up being left out of the rotation will still be great athletes who can contribute on special teams and step in if one of the featured backs gets injured. Having a loaded backfield is a good problem to have.

By jason

April 18, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this

I tend to agree with Lumpkin. There is an awful lot of talent in the backfield. There has been for a while. The one negative is with all that talent, not enough plays to go around. I would like to see the three each able to start a game. Not halve the carries, but one get the bulk of the carries per game with the other two coming in to spell or change the pace. It’s obvious that anyone of the three could start anywhere in the country.

By dooley

April 18, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this

Caleb Has got to redshirt if he wants any chance of ever being the man, seeing as though he and moreno are basically freshman.

By BigNCDAWG

April 18, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

Another excellent article about the DAWGS.

Also, thanks for paying attention to the spring sports. Your last article on them was very good. Please keep us posted on how they are doing.

If we get good offensive line play, Lumpkin will have a great year.

By steve

April 18, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

Kregg Lumpkin? Really? Is he still there? Super talent. I just wasn’t aware that he was still at UGA after all these years. Must be on the Tommy Thurson Scholarship.

By Ed

April 18, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

I love the picture on this page of Lumpkin giving an Auburn player a facial. What a stiff-arm, hope we more of that kind of physical play from the offense this year.

By AP

April 18, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

When is Caleb King scheduled to get his SAT scores? it should be time for him to find out if he qualified

By austindog

April 18, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

I’m hoping this isn’t going to be yet another year of multiple tailbacks getting a few carries each so that none can get a feel for the game. If the latter 2 backs are Brown and King, they both have redshirts to use.

Georgia hasn’t had a dominant tailback since Veron Haynes and if you recall he wasn’t “discovered” until we were already into the season. Come on CMR, we love ya, but make a decision and choose our featured back!

By HotDawgette

April 18, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

I know Kregg Lumpkin personally and he is a fine young man and a fine athlete. He is a team player and not a showoff. He is well grounded and he will need to step up and be the leader he is capable of being this year. Based on his success last year and his great performance at G-Day, I believe he should get the majority of the carries. While Knowshon looked good at G-Day, he has a ways to go before he can prove to be as battle ready as Kregg has proven to be.

By Cuz

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

Lump will be the starter with a healthy dose of Knowshon thrown in. If Lump is stopped and Knowshon rolls, the roles may be reversed.

Thomas Brown is better with a head of steam. Kickoff returns and maybe use him as splitend so he can be moving at a good speed when he gets the ball. A reverse handoff maybe. He is incredible to watch when he gets the ball at almost full speed. Reminds me of Ricochet Rabbit when I was a kid.

By jason

April 18, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

Yes, we do need more physical play at RB, as well as OL. I have not gotten to Moreno. From what I heard about him is true, that would one heck of a combination with Lump. I am not down on Brown; it’s just that he reminds me alot of Dunn. Great back, with speed, toughness, just not alot of body there to move the pile.Great 3rd down back, I think.

By 2007

April 18, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

Come on austin, and everyone else. Last time we featured a back was our best season since 82. 2002 we featured Musa and he had 1300 yds. Stick with Lumpkin, and give Moreno a few touches a game. I hope we get Moreno involved in the passing game. Say No to Brown in 2007!

By Keith

April 18, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

In response to the jerk off, Keith about lumpkin, he is in his fifth year only because of the knee injury a couple of years, that sat him out for year for rehab, but if you were a UGA supporter you would have known that you JERK !!!!!!!

By Vince Dooley

April 18, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

Concerned

Yes King is eligible. He scored 750 on his combined SAT, thus he “more” than clearing the academic hurdle at UGA.

By Chip Towers

April 18, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

Concerned:

As for King’s eligibility, we don’t know yet, and let me tell you why thatj’s all right by me.

I understand completely how Georgia fans desperately want to know whether a signee is eligible or not and, as a beat reporter, obviously I am interested, too. But try to view it from a 17- or 18-year-old kid’s perspective. It’s hard enough to gain admission to an elite college or university of your choice without the whole world wanting to know every week whether you’ve raised your test score 20 or 100 points or passed all your core classes. I don’t know all the details of King’s academic profile and I’m not supposed to know. There’s a federal law (FERPA is the acronym for it) that guarantees individuals academic privacy. I’ve always respected that law. I remember when my daughter was taking her college boards and how much pressure she felt trying to get into the college she wanted, and she didn’t have sportswriters and Rivals and Scout and every Tom, Dick, and Harry at her high school and all the local alums and fans of the college asking her about it everywhere she went.

The fact is, King has well into the summer to do what he needs to get eligible and nobody is until they’ve graduated high school. Back when I was college editor, I told our beat guys to chill about it until it was time for freshmen to report, then it became news. Of course, that’s not possible nowadays with all the recruiting sites and newspapers competing to have information first.

Meanwhile, I don’t see what the big deal is regarding King’s eligibility. It comes down to this: Either he’s eligible and comes in as the No. 5 tailback on Georgia’s depth chart (remember Jason Johnson) or he comes up short and goes to prep school for a semester or a year and gets the tutoring and extra time he obviously needs, then comes in for next season. So what’s the urgency?

By Vince Dooley

April 18, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

Who really cares? That’s right, nobody.

By Ol' Ball Coach

April 18, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

Keith, easy, easy.

You are just giving more reasons for everyone to hate UGA….

By Ol' Ball Coach

April 18, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

Chip Towers

You may want to drop the “Elite” term from your blog. There is nothing Elite about a University Football program that falls in the bottom half of graduation ratios, being UGA.

UGA is nothing more than a football farm system for some random mediocre NFL teams. Keep up the good work, and get Caleb into school.

By KDAWG

April 18, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

My biggest fear is injuries to the backfield. Yes these UGA backs are very physical but with our offensive line’s experience and the fact that they play against SEC defenses —there will be injuries, look at the last 10 years. *

*I also agree Tbrown would be awesome recieving kicks and punts.

I have always been a fan of passing to backs but that does not seem to work well if the play takes too long to develop and with SEC defenses speeed, those plays never seem to get much yardage.

By ColumbiaDawg

April 18, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

Until King is actually enrolled, I’m not going to worry about it. At the present time, Georgia is two deep with Moreno and Lumpkin, and three deep if Brown makes a full recover. If King becomes eligible, great.

Let’s just worry about who Georgia has now and not dwell about who’s not there.

By Dorsey Hill

April 18, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

I’d like to see Lump get the bulk of the carries, but he has to do a better job pass blocking. Last year his pass blocking was pretty poor and he was the one who gave up the blocked punt vs. TN. Having said that Lump is the best pure runner in the group. I’m also hoping that we will get to a 60% 40% run pass ratio this year. We have the backs and the type of line to overpower people, control the clock and get the safeties cheating. We need to get lots of 2 and 4’s and 2nd 3’s with the running game this year.

BTW: What ever happened to the power sweep? I remember when that was our 3rd and 8 play. Now it seems that we never run a toss sweep.

By RxDawg

April 18, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again. Thomas Brown is the man, he will come back and be a force to be reckoned with. Him and Lump will be the main tailback weapons this year b/c of seniority and TALENT. Moreno will get a few very nice plays, but will be used mostly on special teams this year. King probably redshirts…..unless he really is a freakish once a lifetime back.

By Pink Sock

April 18, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

Tommy Thurson plan? How long was Zack Zedallis at UF?

Ball Coach, how does UF graduate players? I think we’d all like to know. I know day say if u ainta gaita, you’s a gaita bates.

By ugalaw

April 18, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

Good to see “Vince Dooley” is still dodging the question of how Georgia Tech signed Reggie Ball and his 840 on the SAT.

As for the backs, I hope someone will emerge as the undisputed #1. One of the biggest problems I think UGA has had since 2002 is the absence of that go to guy at the tailback position. When you rotate three backs, it seems like none of them are ever able to really get into the flow of the game. My hope is that Moreno breaks out, but we shall see.

By JBird

April 18, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

We can’t forget Thomas Brown, who showed flashes of greatness in his freshman year. He is one of the fastest players on the team and one of the hardest workers. I am just happy we have have 3 great RB’s going into the fall. I hope our OL comes around and gives them some holes to run through.

By reality check

April 18, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

Under Richt, except for last year Georgia has been among the SEC leaders running the ball.

This year I expect Georgia to return to offensive production that is more normal for us, including the running game.

Yes, Georgia is loaded with backs. I also saw offensive execution at the spring game like I haven’t seen in a while. I didn’t see a dropped pass. Did I miss one?

Lumpkin is one the most graceful running backs I have ever seen making a cut, but sometimes he needs to make less severe cuts and keep moving upfield. His speed and power would serve him better.

Thomas Brown was looking great for the first time last year when he went down against Vandy. For some reason he wasn’t hitting the hole well, some sort of a timing thing.

Georgia’s offensive production in general was significantly down last year. We went through a major rebuilding job on offense with a formerly inexperienced quarterback who had to learn not to turn the ball over and receivers with way too many drops. The overall lack of execution affected the running game. I believe those problems are behind us.

By austindog

April 18, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

Oh yeah, I forgot about the old shotgun draw play that was run when we didn’t want to gain any yards. Lets hope Bobo manages to lose that page of the playbook.

By Reasonable Dawg

April 18, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

austindawg, I thought Musa Smith had a dominant sr. season.

By Cuz

April 18, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

I love the shotgun draw so much, I am going to send that play to the greatest football mind to ever grace North Avenue, Saint Chan Gailey. Chan, run that play every other down when you play the Dawgs. If anyone can make it work, CHAN is the man.

By Cuz

April 18, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

Musa left as a Junior. He had a dominant Jr season.

By Cuz

April 18, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

VD, do you have some kind of communicable disease. It has affected your intellect. VD is a good name for you. I encourage the rest of us Dawg bloggers to use the short version of this cowards name. Yes you are a coward if you have to hide behind a legend and toss out insults. You pathetic piece of trash.

By Bubba the redneck

April 18, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

Bubba thinks its amusing that some say thomas brown has speed. bubba is trying to figure out where all that speed is. bubba never saw brown hit the edge on a sweep. brown is short small and slow. he had pictures on somebody to even start.

By reality check

April 18, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

What team do you support VD?

By Pink Sock

April 18, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this

I’m betting VD is a 27 yr/old virgin male grad student at Tech.

By austindog

April 18, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

In defense of my “dominant back” remark, Musa Smith averaged 5.1 yards per carry in his final year, Verron Haynes averaged 5.5. See? I told you. (I’m kidding). I guess that gets me off the hook somewhat but I admit that Georgia was in very good hands with Musa back there. He got us the SEC title.

By there's always a hater

April 18, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this

why is there always a hater on every UGA blog. Seriously, everytime a new article is written, there’s always a tech fan or a florida fan talking trash. I mean you guys are just pathetic. Do you get aroused talking sooo much sht? Maybe some UGA fans go on Tech’s blogs and talk sht but they actually can talk trash because the dawgs have won the past 6 years. Florida fans do we go on the gainesville gazette or whatever the hell yall call it and talk trash to yall, no we don’t. These blogs are for GEORGIA FANS, these blogs are written so us GEORGIA FANS can hear about news about what is going on with OUR TEAM. GET A LIFE YOU LOSERS!!!

By ConyersDawg

April 18, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

Chip, if Lump is the feature back he runs for 1100 yards. Lump’s problem is his pass block. I would hope this being his 4th year he is ready to show he is good at it.

Lump runs hard and can still find the right hole. People talk about him not being a home run hitter with speed. I don’t care about that. With a slimmer, quicker lump I expect him to continue getting 4 and 6 yard runs with those little 10 yard and 30 yard runs every now and then.

The best part about all of this is the stronger our run game the better it will be for our receivers.

Bobo now has the power to call down to the sidelines and tell Coach Ball who he wants and in what package. If Bobo wants to ride one guy we will. (hopefully we cut the sprint draw out of the play book)

Go Dawgs!

By RxDawg

April 18, 2007 5:49 PM | Link to this

Well Bubba…..if Thomas Brown is so small, weak, and slow then why was he the starter the past two years?

By mowreck

April 18, 2007 5:50 PM | Link to this

Like you Ga fans never talk trash in the Tech blogs, right? I read both blogs but never make a comment in the Ga one except this time because of “there’s always a hater”. By the way, I will believe Caleb King will play football at Ga when I see him in the red Georgia jersey and not until then.

By RxDawg

April 18, 2007 5:54 PM | Link to this

As far as Musa was concerned, I really felt that he didnt come into his own until the very end of his junior/last season. I remember when he declared for the NFL I was a bit surprised and sorta thought he needed 1 more year. But he had the tools and all so I supported it. He was running VERY well at the end of the season.

By roan st

April 18, 2007 5:55 PM | Link to this

I hate the three back system b.s. and hope and pray that richt picks one to be the primary. If lumpkin is the guy you can still get meaningful carries for brown and moreno as a change of pace. But a guy like lumpkin needs to tote it 20 times because he is the type that gets stronger as the game go’s on. With that three back crap its hard for anyone to find a rythm. Just pick one to be your main guy and leave it alone. Lumkin proved last year in the Auburn game just how effective he could be if you just keep feeding him the rock. As far as caleb king goes I hope he redshirts because it will put more space between he and moreno and give the dawgs a chance to have back to back star runners.

By Ed

April 18, 2007 6:17 PM | Link to this

Speaking of Musa Smith, who does he play for now, if he’s still playing at all?

By RxDawg

April 18, 2007 6:22 PM | Link to this

I think Musa is 2nd or 3rd string for the Ravens.

By Dawg4life

April 18, 2007 6:29 PM | Link to this

I’d like to see our coaches go to a more balanced attack with our running backs, sort of like what Minnesota did with Marion Barber and Lawrence Maroney. Both could’ve started independently on any team in the country, and they still managed to co-exist and rush for plenty of yards when they were at Minnesota. If we could figure out a way to utilize our backs like that, rather than one getting hot and having to come out of the game, our running game would operate a lot smoother, in my opinion.

But I think Lumpkin should be our “primary” back, if you wanna call it that, because he has the experience and has proven to be the best runner of all the backs we have. Moreno certainly has the potential to be the best of all, but right now, it’s Lumpkin…but only because he has the experience and has played in games against opposing defenses.

As for Thomas Brown, I think the kid is great and has all the heart and work ethic in the world, but history has shown that coming back from ACL injuries takes a lot more time than he has left. That’s why I think he should be replaced on the depth chart by Moreno.

By THEcolumbiadawg

April 18, 2007 7:45 PM | Link to this

Ol Ball Coach, what ar you doin wasting time here in Columbiaa postin on a UGA blog? Shouldn’t you be downtown postin bail for one of your convicts-i mean FOOTBALL players-here at South Carolina?!Wow-your PRIZE recruit (a LIGHT blue chipper - do ya miss recruitin in Gainesville yet, Ball Coach?) has been arrested TWICE since he hit our fair town 3 months ago…and WHAT A SURPRISE-you haven’t kicked him off the team.. Not as easy here in Cola to have morals and ethics as it is when you can replace one Felon who’s a TRUE BLUE chipper with a TRUE BLUE chipper who is NOT a felon…and hey Ball Coach-don’t lie and tell us your not askin yourself already “was i REALLY that great of a coach, or can almost anyone (urban myer-INSTANT National Title) walk into Gainesville and look like a genius”…Hey Ol Ball Coach-your STARTING QB was 13-39 in your PRACTICE game against your own MEDIOCRE defense here in Columbia…don’t talk to us about graduation rates unless you want to get into a debate regarding your Moral and Ethical standards at UF vs. South Carolina…is that another SIREN i hear headed toward the Gamecock dorms???

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 18, 2007 8:15 PM | Link to this

Mark Richt doesn’t call the plays for the Dawgs anymore. Of course he’ll have a say but the 2nd half of the “CFB” should have shown everybody that he’s stepped back and given the reins to Mike Bobo. The day of the “featured back” like Musa are gone. The RBs will be used in so many different ways under Bobo the likes of which we haven’t seen since CMR took over the Ga. program. A new day has dawned for our offense. The key to the Dawgs “O” will be the QB. This comes from Bobo himself. His role will be to get the ball to the play makers plus use his own talent. The idea is to use all the talent a RB has not just one part of it. Lumpkin has caught the ball in the past and plays will be designed for him to do it again plus run and pass block. This is just one example of what we’ll see in ‘07. My words, but making use of all a players talent and not just one part of it. Starting with our “OL” and working outward Bobo has already made hugh changes that I’ve not sen since CMR has been there and TO HIS EVER LASTING CREDIT, CMR HAS GOTTEN OUT OF THE WAY SO BOBO CAN BE THE “OC”. T. Brown, I hope he can recover from his injury but I’m not counting on much this season and IMO he’s not our best back or 2nd best. We’ll have two back in the game at one time but the question will be, “where will they line up and how will they be used”. IMO, the same thing applies to our FB. DAWG4LIFE, I have to agree to disagree with you on us using our RBs the way you mentioned because we aren’t going to have the “run” as our primary way of attacking. We’ll have a muti-facited attack that’ll be coming from all sides. Of course we’ll run the ball but Bobo has us set up to take advantage of what the “D” gives and our “O” will be set to control the “D” and not the other way around. Conyers Dawg made some very good points about Lumpkin. One thing about every RB we have is their pass blocking. From everything I’ve read Moreno has a problem there. They must not work on that in the “RS” year. Don’t be surprised to see more true freshmen on the field in ‘07 in a variety of positions. Hang on folks and as cuz said buckle up because we’re going for a ride in the fast lane.

By 2N4YEARS

April 18, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this

FYI—Lumpkin is a Senior and this is his last year at UGA Chip. As for the Caleb King Questions, I think he’ll be here, but as Chip pointed out it won’t be a big deal this year as he’ll probably need to work on his pass blocking and learn the system. And as for the ‘others’ it’s one thing to come on here and read/write about UGA football, but for a losser Tech fan, FLA fan or anyone else to to have nothing better to do with their time than to come to a UGA site & bad-mouth the Football program should have their head examined. I’m just glad UGA Football bothers you that much.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 18, 2007 9:21 PM | Link to this

BTW, in the AU game last season, Lumpkin had a lot of help from another back running the ball. Remember who it was? I’m not sure but didn’t Lumpkin also catch a pass out of the backfield? Help me here because I’m not 100% certain but I think so.

By CapeCodDawg

April 18, 2007 9:37 PM | Link to this

We gotta do away with the RB by committee thing. It throws off the momentum of a team sometimes,especially the OL. Lump has the most experience in the backfield,so he should have a clear advantage over Moreno,though it doesn’t seem that way from what I’m reading. As for Caleb King; I’m with Mowreck on this.I’m going to hold my breath until he’s actually wearing the red & black. Thomas Brown is an unbelievable quick and deceptive back. I’m hoping he can make a full recovery and contribute in a big way. It would be a shame if somehow he couldn’t make it back to his ‘ole self…Good Luck T.B. I got your shirt on right now!!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 18, 2007 9:53 PM | Link to this

CapeCodDawg, with the type of injury that Brown had , very, very few come back in one year to be the way they were. Two examples, Lumpkin and Bailey. Everybody is pulling for T. Brown but it’ll, IMO, be a major supprise if he makes it back to 100%.

By SamoanDawg

April 18, 2007 10:03 PM | Link to this

I too think Lump should get majority of the carries until he needs a breather.

I too disagreed w/Bubba. T. Brown is pound for pound the strongest & one of the fastest player on the team… The reason why Brown couldn’t get to the outside, b/c our o-line were underachievers as run blockers. T. Brown is a great open field runner. Remember the return up the middle vs. Tn. I hope he won’t make a premature decision to play this year. But I’m sure he’ll get good advise from his mentors.

By Cuz

April 18, 2007 10:22 PM | Link to this

As I said, T. Brown is best with a full head of steam. But with his injury, I don’t know if he can make the cuts he used to make. I really hope so, because as a vertically challenged individual, I pull for the little guy. Little bada$$ guy.

By Cuz

April 18, 2007 10:24 PM | Link to this

We will all worry about Caleb King when he gets to Athens. Until then, there is no reason to waste blog space.

By Cuz

April 18, 2007 10:29 PM | Link to this

Thanks Chip for the great job you have been doing with the blog. I, as my blog brothers, appreciate the time and effort you have spent with us. Keep up the good work.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 18, 2007 10:29 PM | Link to this

SamoanDawg, are you as happy for H.C. Callaway as I am?

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2007 10:33 PM | Link to this

I just dont get what the issue is with having more than one RB featured. First of all , the whole , “can’t get the feel” issue is not one I have ever heard a coach or player actually say. I do think the player would prefer to get the reps, but thats another story. Secondly, we have rarely had more than 2 backs healthy and getting PT for any period of time , and isnt that pretty standard? Any SEC team not going at least 3 deep at RB is risky. We really havent been as much of a “committee” as folks make out. Its just been more of an evolving starting line up. Lastly, please dont make me whip out a big ol can of facts. I enjoyed Veron’s year as much as anyone. I think as a fan its just more fun to have “the man”. But the fact is, we have never NOT been a productive run team (cept 06), because we rotate RB’s. Our best year was actually 05, which is prababaly the year we rotated the most at RB. That being said, I do look forward to having “the man” again. I suspect if one had stepped up in previous years, he would have made things a whole lot easier on the coaches.

By AltamahaDawg

April 18, 2007 10:39 PM | Link to this

If I am not mistaken, Lumpkin redshirted his injured year, so he may be a senior, but a junior in eligibility. Somebody check that.

By SamoanDawg

April 18, 2007 11:19 PM | Link to this

Buck, I’m happy for Callaway at his new job. I wish him the best at UAB.

In my humble opinion, I personally don’t think Callaway’s blocking scheme meshed well with the players he had. I’m sure there’s so much to it than we’ll ever know or just me rather. Like for example, when the QB calls an audible, did the linemen picked up on the correct protection, base on what the defense was given? Do we zone or man up?

We’ll see how the current players does under Searels. From what I’ve seen in the G-Day, I was very impressed… considering the short time he spent with the kids. I’m anxious to see us put up 230 rushing yards against OSU. 100 for Lump, 50 a piece for Brown/Moreno and 30 for BIG BAD Southerland. I’m just throwing out numbers out there. It’ll be somewhere in that neighborhood.

I’m glad Callaway recommended coach Searels though. According to one of the source I read in here few weeks ago.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 18, 2007 11:55 PM | Link to this

SAmoanDawg, if Callaway did in fact recommend Searels then I’m happier than ever for him in his new job. Whatever we had in the past doesn’t matter, the way Bobo and Searels changed the blocking schemes to fit the new players is such a positive because it shows they are playing to their new peoplein in order to get them up to speed. It meant as Chip? said that the return guys inclding the QB and backs had to learn a new system but it appears they’ve done that with no problem.

By SamoanDawg

April 19, 2007 12:46 AM | Link to this

Buck, I’m almost 99.9% certain that coach Callaway recommended Searels to Richt. I’m sure one of the regulars in here should know.

We have plenty of time for Searels to prep these guys. I think he has a good idea already who are his number ones are. 2nd/3rd teams are just as important too. With his simple system I think the young fellas coming in should adapt to it real quick.

So far I like the guys who were on first team on G-Day to be our starting lineup.

LT: Trinton Sturdivant, RT: Big Cheese, LG: Scott Havercamp, RG: Josh Davis, C: Fernando Velasco.

We can’t go wrong with big Vince Vance in the mix either. Justin Anderson to name a couple. It’s a good problem to have these many guys competing.

By GA fan

April 19, 2007 1:05 AM | Link to this

First things first. Lets not worry about King until he is on campus. Plus I do not see him seeing the field next year anyway for a number of reasons(too much talent and experience in front of him, and most important recovering from his BROKEN LEG from his senior season-would be better to sit out with this and build strength)

Next T. Brown has great speed but really needs more vision and timing. Yes his timing could be responsible some by the O-line but Lump didn’t struggle with it. And like most people stated great with an open field. Just needs to be patient behind the line.

Lets turn the table a little and ask, why with all the talk and concern about a player being on campus next year and possibly contributing is nobody asking about I. Troup? Is he going to get an offer to play baseball or not? I think this might be a little more concern right now rather than the RB. While the WR seem to have improved over the spring we all know that we are all still waiting on that breakout player at WR. Sean Bailey being back is huge. But he needs some help. By help I mean consistency not just a big play here and there.

Lastly I believe that with Bobo taking over, things will be a lot different with the OF and will be better than we have seen in a while.

By MadMerf

April 19, 2007 1:18 AM | Link to this

I agree with most of you about Lump. Excluding TBrown, who shouldn’t be in the mix this fall due to his injury (I don’t care what the doctors say, much less any of you “experts” on this blog, he needs more time to heal), no other back has any experience at all behind the senior star. Kregg has earned and should get the bulk of the carries this fall, with Moreno stepping in every now and then to give him a breather while mixing things up a bit.

Offensive players, mostly linemen, admit that a rotation of backs throws off the rhythm of establishing the run. It is easier, they say, to keep a horse like Lump in there to get into a “timing flow” while keeping plays relatively simple.

Multiple backs, trickeration, and trying to be cute rarely works in the SEC, except maybe a couple of occasions recently (Auburn ‘04, Arkansas ‘07). I say pound the rock with your stud until he needs a blow, then get him back out there ASAP.

Moreno will have his chance soon enough, although he too will be looking over his shoulder at Mr. Hashequalifiedyet pushing him for carries. Knowshon needs no motivation, he defines it, and Mr. King will too have his day.

Danny Ware, the ultimate victim of timing, will regret the day he left the dawgs, although who could blame him. He should be on the practice fields at Ga. Southern instead of a pro combine.

On an interesting side note, I came across this tasty tidbit Wed. morning: http://savannahnow.com/node/266057

Scroll halfway down and start reading at “Columbia, SC”. It appears the gamecocks are warming up to Spurrier’s bad boy image. If the reports are true, Corey Boyd may be forced to miss a practice or two.

By F A Skippy

April 19, 2007 1:20 AM | Link to this

I was standing three or four ft from Lumpkin after the g-day game.I was really surprised how thin he still is in the lower body.Moreno has more of the ideal low center of gravity build,I like Lump and he’ll give us good production but with Moreno’s tools and intangibles he’s going to be the featured back before long.

By Herschel

April 19, 2007 1:26 AM | Link to this

Some observations on the G-day game. No one seems to have noticed but Lemon looks like he will be a heck of a DE for us. IMO Little will be in the thick of the battle at OT. Also, Gamble, Washington or Curran had better be ready to go at MLB. Ok State will be a tough opener but I think our offense will light it up. Go Dawgs!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 19, 2007 2:49 AM | Link to this

GaFan, it’s probably to late back East for you to see this but I think you nailed it. I’m not worried about the RB position because even though my buddy MadMerf likes it, I don’t think we’ll be pounding the rock so to speak. Troup? will he be on campus or on a bus in the minors? IMO, the key for ‘07 will be can the Receivers catch the ball. I think we’ll see a couple of true freshmen out there and Troupe will be one of them because they can catch. It doesn’t matter what class they’re in, Bobo “O” will use motion, shifts and things we’ve not seen and for it all to work we must be able to catch otherwise we’re going to see 7-9 people in the box and nobody will be able to run. Just something I’m going to watch is how we use our FBs. Chapas? not sure that’s his name but Bobo had him playing some TB during the spring. What about a two TE. set with Southerland at one TE position? Before anyone thinks I’ve lost my mind, I haven’t but the possibilities are endless and it’s a nice position for the Dawgs to be in

By Dr. P.

April 19, 2007 4:59 AM | Link to this

When Brown or Lumpkin are in the game, I’d like to see them paired with one of the “rookies” in some type of two back offense. This would give us a run, swingpass/screen, two back protection scheme.

By Rick

April 19, 2007 7:18 AM | Link to this

It’s not going to be any tailback’s year at Georgia.Have you people not learned by now that Mark Richt is not going to emphasize the running game?

By kriddi

April 19, 2007 8:23 AM | Link to this

lumpkin is a good back, with the potential to be a great back. he does have one area other than pass protection he needs to work on though, ball security! that fumble aginst uf was the turning point of that game! keep running hard kregg, but hang onto the ball!

By AltamahaDawg

April 19, 2007 8:38 AM | Link to this

kriddi, how about the fumble to open up the 3rd quarter against Vandy? Folks in here know I have said for 3 years now, fumbles have cost us more games than missed tackles, blown assignments, droped passes, coach judgement, injuries, and Buffalo dung, combined.

Rick, would you care to present any factual information that Coach Richt doesnt emphasis the running game?

By NC Dawg

April 19, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this

Thanks for keeping us somewhat fresh on the pigskin Dawgs in what seems like a long, unending desert between the Spring Game and start of pre-season practice. BTW, when does pre-season practice start?

Here’s a few suggestions for the next article: * Update on injured Dawgs - how is their rehabilitation coming along * Discussion of SEC (& other) opponents’ weaknesses (to date) and how the Dawgs might exploit them. * Update on ‘08 recruit status - who of the noncommits is leaning our way - any commits in danger of bolting, etc.

By dawgfacedboy

April 19, 2007 8:52 AM | Link to this

Ol’ ball coach- Are we supposed to apologize for being an NFL feeder school? Pitt, Seattle, Baltimore, New England, Cincinatti are hardly mediocre teams. The fact is you need an almost perfect 4.0 GPA and an incredible SAT score to get into UGA so any argument saying that UGA is academically inferior is just wrong.

Altamaha- The last time we competed for a NC was when we featured one back, Musa Smith. We’ve done pretty well with the “committe” approach winning SECC but maybe the key to getting back to that next level is having 1 guy carry the load. Lumpkin is capapble of carrying that load. Moreno can take a few each game. Brown might want to redshirt (Bailey did and it looks like it might serve him well)Just thinking out loud here. (not like i expect MR to take my advice or anything)

By JohnnyBoy

April 19, 2007 8:58 AM | Link to this

C. King told me… I had bin donna tack dat SAT thangy untils i be mades 800s on its. Dats what me coaches hads tolds me i needs to makes. Only be needins 200s mo points to gets dare. Peace outs

By SouthGa

April 19, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this

lol… only think King will be qualified to do is be the teams water boy….

By AltamahaDawg

April 19, 2007 9:36 AM | Link to this

dawgface, i think we had a few other things going for us that year, and the one back was really just coincidental. In fact he was a coverted FB, and we simple didnt have much at back up. We also had 3 NFL receivers on that team, winniest QG in NCAA history, and several pretty famous defensive guys. One back isnt majic. In 05 if it hadnt been for a 2 critical injuries at the worst possible time, we could have easily gone into that Sugar bowl undefeated, easily 02 and 05 are interchangable years.. Stats matter and yards, average per carry, first down have been as good or better either way.

By Pink Sock

April 19, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this

JohnnyBoy, that sounds like Joe Burns or Erick Rhett. Peace out.

By shane

April 19, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this

you guys are kind of tough on a high school kid aren/t you? how is tanner strickland doing?i wonder who made the decision to make him and the kid that was kicked out of school roomates.nothing like pairing a 17 yr. old away from home for the first time with a party animal.i hope tanner will learn from his mistake and do well,we south ga. guys have to stick together.

By AP

April 19, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this

Chip - those are some good points you make on us needing to chill out on trying to determine if Caleb King has qualified. Also, I didn’t realize there was a federal law guaranteeing academic privacy.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 19, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

Rick you’ve made a great point that most people don’t seem to understand. Bobo is putting together a complete “O” that will play to the talents of the players we have. Yes, we’ll run the ball but Bobo will make use of all of a players talent. example? Southerland at FB. He does all the right things at the Fb position but he can catch so we have plays where the ball will be thrown to him. The center of Bobo’s universe is the QB, not a RB or any other position. It’s the QBs job toget the ball to the play makers and that means that the Running game will be a part of our “O” but not the center of the universe for the Dawgs. Watch though, we’ll have some great runs because the ‘D’ can’t gang upon the run.

By shane

April 19, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

thank God for that privacy law,i would hate for my daughters to see my gpa.lumpkin is a LOAD.unfortunately trying to break tackles and running with power allows the ball to be stripped sometimes. i can stand a FEW fumbles when the guy is runnig over people.we seem to be blessed with several recievers of equal ability,wonder if we will see any of the spread offence this year?

By mcdawg

April 19, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

of the three backs i always thought Ware had the most talent but after last season i was really impressed with lumpkin-i have been disappointed with how they rotate the backs-seems like the minute one of them gets in a rythem they pull them out-next season should be alot of fun but very weird schedule-OSU should be tough

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 19, 2007 12:03 PM | Link to this

Shane, yes we’ll see some form of the spread “O” in ‘07. That’s all Stafford ran in H.S. and you don’t set up 4 -5 receiver sets to not run the spread “O”. Bobo like it, Richt on more than one time has said he like 4-5 receiver sets and of course Stafford loves it because it give him more weapons to use so bank on it.

By RealEstateDawg

April 19, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this

mcdawg,

I don’t know how you define “talent” but Ware has always had less speed than the other two (Lumpkin and Brown).

As far as over rating of the three I’d probably put Brown and Lumkpin about even as good but not great running backs. Each brings something different: Brown a little more quick and fast; Lumpkin more powerful with better instincts (anticipating the hole before it opens) and fundamentals.

Ware was average.

By RealEstateDawg

April 19, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

I’m guessing Johnny Boy and SouthGa are the same GT pu$$y.

By AltamahaDawg

April 19, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this

I dont think that was quite the point Rick was trying to make there.

And doesn’t everyone run some sort of spread? and has been for years?

By Dawg4life

April 19, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

Caleb King will not see action this year. He’ll still have to come in and learn the playbook, improve on blocking skills, etc. I see us taking the same road with him as we took with Moreno. I will say this, though: When King finally does crack the depth chart at No. 2 or 3, watch out. He’s incredibly talented and will surely make an impact for us. Remember, at one point, he was rated the nation’s top RB, and then slid after he got hurt.

OSU will be tough if our defense doesn’t shape up. I’m a little concerned about Miller at the Mike LB and about our unproven DEs. But hopefully everything will get ironed out in preseason practice.

Does anyone know when that starts?

By Dawg4life

April 19, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

Chip,

I’d like to see something on the blog about Stafford and what his offseason was like, the things he worked on (with and without the coaches) and how much he dedicated himself to improving on last season’s performance.

Just a thought.

By DawgByte

April 19, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

RxDawg - You can say it once, or you can say it 500K times… you’re off the mark. In fact it’s just the opposite. Thomas Brown will be our Special Teams guy and Knoshon will be the back-up RB to Lumpkin. Thomas Brown was getting fewer and fewer reps before he got hurt and rightfully so. He’s not the man at RB - for a variety of reasons. I think we should have a two back offense with one RB getting the lion’s share of the carries. Whoever starts is irrelevant. Give the rock to the guy who is producing on the field. Rotating the starting RB isn’t going to determine who’s hot.

By DawgByte

April 19, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

One more point. RB is not a concern for this team. Our D is what the beat writers need to focus on - particularly the DL.

PS - I didn’t mean to diss TB, as I believe he can be a solid contributor to the team. ITB’s injury will most likely prevent him from getting the number of reps many think is possible.

By mark

April 19, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

Altamaha- I definitely agree about the studs we had on defense that ‘02 year but who were the 3 NFL receivers? Brown-yes, Gibson-has been on a scout team for the past 2 years, and who’s the 3rd? Coincidence or not Musa Smith was a badass that year!! IMO if you’re going to run more than one RB at least put them on the field at the same time so they can keep the adrenaline going and a feel for the game. You just won’t convince me that as a whole the running game wouldn’t be better if we let one horse do the majority and then maybe let another guy get a few here and there to give our starter a breather. You’re not going to hear a coach use the “can’t get a feel for the game” approach because then he undermines his own gameplan. Other coaches will say things like “whatever works for their system….” when they are really thinking “there’s not way in hell i’d run 3 RB system.” Players arent’ going to voice that concern because then they are complaining and that breeds resentment. The players say what they are supposed to say to keep the peace. Something like “well ya know, they’re great backs too, and coach is trying to utilize all of our talents, and we just have to make sure we make the most of our carries and help the team win.” What should he say? Something like “This is bullsh**, i’m by far the better back and could easily get 1,000 yds. if I could get more carries. Those other dudes couldn’t hold my jock!”

By gator the dog catcher

April 19, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this

Dawg4life - injuries don’t make a player slide in recruiting rankings. Average performances in class AA make you slide.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 19, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

Altahama, I have to agree to disagree with you about the spread offense. The Dawgs haven’t because they haven’t had enough WRs. 2 WRs and a slot isn’t the spread offense. As CMR has said , you need 4-5 yrs to run the spread offense. An example is last years NC game. We now have enough WRs to run the true spread offence but our question won’t be answered until they prove they can catch the ball. No back BF is another way the true spread is run. The offense has evolved but you could I suppose say one form of the spread if you(I don’t mean you personally but anyone)defined it as 2 WRs and a slot but that’s a very loose definition. In ‘07, Bobo will be using the 4-5 WR set with empty BF or one back. That is what the spread offense is. The true spread option offense didn’t even exist until it was invented by Rodriguez at W Va. in the beginning of this decade He started working on it when back in the 90’s he was with T. Bowden at Tulane, expanded more when they went to Clemson and finally opened it up completely with the “‘Neers.

By Big Dawg

April 19, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

Buck, Samoan, Cuz

It was Rodney Garner who went to Coach Richt after Searels had called him about the OL Coaches position. As for the RB position, Lumpkin will start the year as the starter getting a majority of PT but as the year progresses and Moreno gets PT he will finish the year as our 1st string RB and as Buck keeps saying we will be attacking with a wide open offense. As for OL starters it will be LT- Josh Davis RT- Vince Vance C- Velasco, LG- Adams or Chris Davis and RG- Haverkamp with Anderson and Sturdivant getting plenty of playing time as well. The two things that have been missing with our team over the last few years are consistency in the red zone and having game breakers. We will be able to pound the ball and we also have the guys who can take it the distance any time they touch the ball.

By AltamahaDawg

April 19, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this

mark, Reggie Brown was the other. I’m not trying to convince you to change your mind. As I have said, I’d prefer a main back too, I think its more exciting. But we havent been running a 3 back system, so not sure why folks dont want it, we havent been. We have always had a starter and and back up, with somebody filling in the 3rd spot, just like most. The only difference is that we have had issues keeping somebody either healthy or productive in the starting role. If anything, the only point you are making is that we just havent had a stud like Musa, that could consitantly produce, since Musa. I agree. BTW we also had a couple of games where Musa didnt get his numbers and we had nobody to pick him up. But productive wise, overall, the running game was not different then, not in scoring, not in yards, not in average, or rushing first downs than rotating has been. It wasnt, just wasnt. Talk all the subjective terms you will, the facts remain. Look em up.

My point was not that coaches dont slam player in public. I was saying in all the years of following the game, I havent really heard anyone respecatble and knowledgable saying that one back was the key. Far Far more team using at least 2 backs now successfully , than ones with somebody getting 25+ carries.

By AltamahaDawg

April 19, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

opps sorry you said brown. Edwards, holds the all time SEC yards records and multiple uga records and did have a brief NFL and still current pro football carrer.

By alodawg

April 19, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

I think Lump is going to tear it up this year. He’s got some studs in front of him, and as soon as they get some experience, he’ll be running through holes all year. And dooley, Caleb doesn’t have to redshirt if he wants to be “the man” at Georgia. Remember Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown? Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe they both graduated together, both got drafted by the NFL, and both were “the man” at Auburn…

By Dawg4life

April 19, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

Gator,

Actually, it was before the 2006-07 season that he was ranked No. 1. Had he not broken his leg, I’m sure he would’ve kept his No. 1 ranking. Kid averaged 8.9 yards per carry his junior year at PARKVIEW! I’m sure he would’ve ravaged GAC’s competition…if he didn’t get hurt!

By F A Skippy

April 19, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this

JohnnyBOY grow up !!

By bubba the redneck

April 19, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

Bubba bought some pot from calvin johnson right before the georgia vs. georgia teck game.

By GA fan

April 19, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

We all know that we have good RBs that could possibly break out and be great. But you cannot just judge the RB himself. There are a lot of tangibles that take place primarily the O-line. With Sereals taking over you will see a different style of running and different holes. If you go back and look at what he did with LSU the line was there whole key to there game. The running game was consistent not great but very consistent. I am sorry but J. Russel is not that good of a quarterback he just had some really good protection. The perfect example is that when he got hurt last year and whats his name came in and tore up Miami. That would have never happened if it was not for the O-line. Take us last year with all the QB rotation, would we have been more productive with more protection? A simple yes. A lot of the passes were simply dropped because Stafford had to rush and get rid of it early and fast. With a little more time comes more touch and completed routes not turning your head and the ball hits you in the chest at 100mph when you are expecting it a second later.

We will know how productive our O-line will be when we play Ten. The games before that will not show the true quality of the O-line. Maybe Ala. but the others before that just do not have the talent and or speed in my humble opinion.

Buck you are correct the O will show many different sets with Bobo’s plays. He is a quarterback at heart and will use that position to determine how the team will play. In no way will he rely on the RB’s.

By AltamahaDawg

April 19, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

Ga fan, agreed. I also think the reverse was true. Actually Mr. Stafford himself pointed out something in an interview, that answered one of my questions/concerns from last year. I had said several times in here, that the dropped passes were a lot of times just a matter of the reciever NOT being able to reel around and make a great catch. And they always seemed to be behind then. Turns out, one of the things that Matthew said he has improved on this year was not recognition in time. I think his words were something like….. its not really the “throw too hard” part but too hard too late doesnt make a catchable ball. As you point out, rushing it cant be too good for the timing either. Either way, I’d say perfect timing is critical, and the line play has a whole bunch to do with that.

Buck, gafan, et all. I’ll predict right here and now, we will see play selection very equally distributed, run, pass, with a slight edge to rush, next year, same as always. Just better executed plays allowing better selection of play.

By Chip Towers

April 19, 2007 7:01 PM | Link to this

Everybody, thanks for the great thread here on the tailbacks. Always a popular and interesting subject. I’ll try to answer some of the questions and comments directed to me in here:

To the dude who says Georgia is not an “elite” university, I don’t mind saying you’re either dumb or narrow-minded.

ConyersDawg: I agree that Lump would get at least 1,100 yards as a featured back. Actually, as they all have averaged about 5 yards a carry, all of Georgia’s backs the last few years would have been 1,000 yard rushers as a solo featured back.

Dawg4Life: I can promise you, we have all sorts of Stafford stories coming up in the future.

On another note, be sure to tune in for a series of stories Carter is doing next week on Dogs up for the NFL draft.

A new blog coming tomorrow! Until then, C-ya.

By Bigcalidawg

April 19, 2007 7:12 PM | Link to this

Kregg is outstanding. Hopefully, Thomas and Danny will get totes, but even if they didn’t Kregg is DOPE.

We have more issue son OL than TB.

Trusdat

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 19, 2007 7:22 PM | Link to this

Altahama, I don’t disagree that we’ll run the ball but I don’t think it’ll be the same as always. In the true spread option offense, the ball is run about 60% of the time; however with 4-5 receiver sets we won’t see the same type of plays or play selection we’ve seen in the past. Those motion plays etc. aren’t in their just for gimmick. Everyone of them is designed to set up other plays so the QB will have more options as to who will get the ball. You’re right about the play of the “OL”, they must give Stafford time and that’s one reason I feel confident going in to ‘07. One thing for sure, we have an arm at QB the likes of which we haven’t seen in I don’t know when and Bobo will take advantage of it. Edwards is one of the strangest WRs I’ve ever seen. He holds all those records yet all of a sudden he started dropping balls that were important and caused us to lose a couple of games that I can remember. I’ve often wondered why yet Reggis Brown dropped balls and then when he got to the NFL even though he still dropped some balls became the Eagles #2 receiver. Strange world.

By Hunk Erdown

April 19, 2007 9:40 PM | Link to this

The difference in good and great will vary by just a few degrees as far as UGA’s running game goes. Our running game will be good just with a balanced offensive attack. Starting with wr’s catching the ball, and some imaginative play calling. Add to that some sustained blocking and we could be great. What is missing is that magical thing that happens when a back makes it through the hole and all of a sudden explodes into the secondary. That’s what I think Moreno will bring to the table. Lumpkin has plenty of potential, and will do well with the push he feels from Moreno, and Brown needs to be a sweep runner with lead blocking. He does not do that well up the middle. Our running game is not bad now, but a few tweaks and it could be fantastic.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 19, 2007 10:05 PM | Link to this

Hunk ERdown,I post this knowing you’ll kid me about it but what you’re talking about happened in the AU game last season only it wasn’t a RB and if that AU player hadn’t of made a great play our man with the ball would have scored. I’m hoping Lumpkin or Moreno can break theough like you say. I just wonder about Lumpkin’s speed downfield

By SamoanDawg

April 19, 2007 10:56 PM | Link to this

Buck, Lump can take it to the distance. Just a matter of getting pass the second level and look for day light. Last season Lump pretty much add lipped most of his yards, due to the lack of pushing upfront. Most of his yards came from cut backs. Of course, to be a good RB, you must have good vision/instinct to make people miss… a la Reggie Bush.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 19, 2007 11:15 PM | Link to this

SamoanDawg, no truer words posted to day. Cutting back is a big key. I haven’t heard much about Moreno doing that have you? RB blocking. Lumpkin has had a problem with that since the 1st day he set foot on campus and now he and others say the Moreno is having a problem picking it up. Just a thought but the FB (is his name chapas?) who was used some at TB during spring, what if they put him and Southerland in the BF at the same time just for blocking? Maybe in the Red Zone?

By SamoanDawg

April 20, 2007 12:31 AM | Link to this

Buck,

Moreno did some cut backs. He’s more of slasher w/power low to the ground. He juked and faked out some guys on couple of his runnings. Hes definitely got the quickness and speed to take it to the house. Of course, he does needs to work on his blocking, like any other true tailback. He’ll improve…

Thats a good thought. Line up Southerland and Shaun Chapas in the backfield in the goal line or on 4th and short. I love the JUMBO formation.. 2 TE set with two bruising blockers in the backfield. Line up and dare the defense to stop it. How about if take a true tailback out and replace him with Southerland? Then we’ll have both our freshmen fullbacks, Shaun Chapas/Freddie Munzenmaier leading the ISO blast. If you remember, we used Trip Taylor in the JUMBO few times last year.

Last season we went for it on 4th and short few times. I think we’ll see more of it this coming season. Mainly, b/c I have confidence in Searels developing these young linemen to get physical…. yeah, I can hear it already… “FIRST DOWN GEORGIA!

By Gen Neyland

April 20, 2007 1:09 AM | Link to this

TB’s…brings the subject of the OL to the forefront. In a perfect world, the blocking gives ‘em the first step. Then talent takes over. Otherwise, if they don’t get that first step, well, it becomes a long(er) season…

By AltamahaDawg

April 20, 2007 7:10 AM | Link to this

Buck, I said the percentages would be the same, not the play selection. I agree they will be able to do a few things differently than last year. We’d better be. But one thing will remain exactly the same in 07 relative to the past 6 years, including last year. The play selection will be directly proportional to the ability of the players to execute them. But I am glad it gave you a chance to clarify that you think Bobo will call a more open offence. Wasnt sure how you stood on that.

By austindog

April 20, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

Carter can post his hack job writings about Bulldogs in the NLF draft on the Tech blogs so they can be read by fellow UGA haters.

Or there’s another place I suggest he put ‘em.

By SimpleDog

April 20, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this

Kregg Lumpkin should’ve been the primary running back for the past 2 years. He offers the best blend of strength and speed. He doesn’t waste a lot of time junkin’ & jivin’ - just hit the hole and go. Thomas Brown is a good situational back, a la Tyson Browning, but Lumpkin is the Man. Moreno and King will have their day, but this should be Kregg Lumpkin’s year to carry the load, and let’s see if we can ride another dominant running back to the SEC championship.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 20, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this

Altahama, I think it’s going to be fun to see how he uses the offense talent he has. We know that he’s strong on fundamentals and that he’s creative and how he combines the two, I think should make for an interesting year on offense. Defense? That’s going to be one of life’s real opportunities.

By crs

April 20, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

I would love to see UGA this fall get this guy 20-25 carries a game. I am sick of seeing this guy who always keeps the chains moving and is always going forward instead of east and west getting 8-10 carries a game. We have really wasted this guys talent. We need to use him just like we used Musa in his last year. We can ride this guy to an SEC championship and at the same time take some pressure off Stafford, control the clock and keep the defense fresh. Yes, Moreno looks great and he can certainly be an asset but Lumpkin needs to carry the load.

By JamesD

April 20, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this

I just hope Mr.King is working hard on getting into shape again. His senior year was not as spectacular as it should have been. It was stated somewhere he was over weight and lost a few tenths off of his 40 in the beginning of his senior year. Before he broke his leg he was not even ranked in the to 10 for running backs in the state based of avg yards and ave per game.I don’t want to say it but I think all the hype got to him. Hope he learned his lesson and come to GA ready to play.

By crs

April 20, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

Caleb needs to redshirt desperately, he is not the brightest bulb and he needs to use the year to acclimate, get use to college, get his grades square, get bigger and stronger and be ready for 2008. We have no need for Caleb this year and its in Caleb’s best interest to redshirt.

By Dawg4life

April 20, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

Does anyone remember the game (can’t remember who we played…I think it was Kentucky) where Lumpkin rushed for like 50 yards on his first 6 carries? He finished the game with 10 carries for 77 yards, or something like that. And, coincidentally, we LOST!

That illustrates, I think, the need for us to give one back the bulk of the carries (Lumpkin) and allow for spot work from other backs (Moreno, Brown). This doesn’t mean that it has to be that way from game to game. For instance, in certain game situations, if defenses aren’t stopping the run, of course, you keep running. But if you’re able to run and set up play-action passes or subsequent screen plays, or get the backs involved in other ways, then that’s good, too.

I hope to not see the same mistakes this year as was made at Kentucky last year.

By shane

April 20, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this

thanks for the comments on the spread guys,i like the one back set,imagine some second string db trying to tackle lump on a draw or trap.i don’t see us running the spread a lot,we have too many weapons at fb and te,but it will be a nice change of pace and will give the other guys dc.something else to have to prepare for. with our rbs.and huge ol i hope we will see more good old smash mouth football at crunch time.keep the ball and ram it down the other teams throat. thats what i like near the end of the game,it breaks the defences’ morale.

By shane

April 20, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this

you are right dawg4life,i watched the kentucky game last year,the running game was working and we went away from it.one of the few things i didn,t like about cmr was that he would get fancy with the playcalling when it wasn,t necessary.i would like to see the spread next year,but not a steady diet of it.football is still the game i played a 100 yrs.ago.it all comes down to blocking and tackling. if you beat the man in front of you and don,t lay the ball on the ground you will win. period!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 20, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

Shane, in the spread, the same fundamentals still hold true about blocking and tackling. That doesn’t change. It’s the use of your talent that changes. In the past we didn’t see much of the 4-5 receiver sets because as CMR said you need a lot of receivers. If, and I do mean If the receivers catch the ball, that doesn’t mean that we don’t need that all important blocking you refer to it just gives the QB many more options to get the ball to the play makers. Tackling? Those DT are needed as much as ever to keep the “OL” off of the LBs so they can make plays(and DE) Remember the difference between Pollacks Jr. and Sr. year when he had Sullivan at DT. his JR’ yr. and not his SR. The down field blocking of WRs and of the running backs are just as if not more important than ever. The Reptiles are still looking for that all important RB for their spread option attack. So I don’t think we have to worry about the blocking and tackling. I would love to see the Reptiles run game shut down and force them to have to pass or W.Va. for that matter.

By gator the dog catcher

April 20, 2007 1:44 PM | Link to this

crs and James D - from what I have heard from people who know Caleb is that he is not lazy. The nicest way to put it is his achievement is right on with his aptitude. It might sound like I am taking a shot here, but I am totally not. A dawg fan with close Parkview connections told me about this, but his statement was not as confidential or politically correct (I still hate political correctness) as my statement. Working hard in the classroom is not his problem. Going to Hargrave will buy him some more time to pass the SAT, if not he may have to burn a year or two at a JUCO to get around it. Eventhough Caleb signed with the communist RED I still wish Caleb good luck.

By Jess

April 20, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

I agree w/ Austindawg about the shotgun draw. Never fooled anyone cause we were either going to pass or trot that tired old puppy out on 3rd down. May as well go ahead and punt it on 3rd down..maybe save someone an injury at least.

By shane

April 20, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this

that was a very astute observation buck. good fundamentals are necessary to the success of any play. fundamentals can’t be taught in the game,that is for the practice field and the asst.coaches.the draw play can be useful even if it does’t gain a lot of yards or a first down,it helps to keep the dl honest. the qb and the line have to do a good job of selling the draw for it to work for big yards. i mean they must have the d thinking pass. ms will get better at this with experience.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 20, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

Shane, don’t be suprised to see the Dawgs use the pass to set up the run. With Bobo’s “O” I believe that’s very possible. Put those LBs and the DB on their heels with the 4-5 receivers set and throwing would open up a whole lot of running room. Again, think back to the AU game. We used the pass to set up the running game. Remember when Stafford him a couple of big ones and all of a sudden the Tigers didn’t know what we were going to do and that opened up the middle of the field for the run? We’ll see more of that in ‘07.

By shane

April 20, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

ok buck,i played back in the stone age,[talk about shooting the ROCK in basketball], but we used the run to set up the pass,either will work,i suppose,and going deep does stretch the field. i believe in the KISS philosophy,especially with our new ol.i played on the ol at podunk high,all 6 foot and 185lbs. of me, ande i can tell you linemen love to run block,you get to be the hitter instead of the hittee as some of our recruits would say. anyway i am enjoying your thoughts,and i will never forget the AU game,highlite of my year.

By shane

April 20, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

buck, i was rambling in my comments last time,sorry bout that,anyway, your comments on the interior of the d line were dead on. we recruifed some beef there,hopefully that will help. if our line closes down the middle and pushes the flow to the outside, our speed at lb and in the secondary can be best utilized. unless they are as fast as w.va., damn those guys were fast.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 20, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

Shane, when I played H.S. ball if anyone had said use the pass to set up the run they would have been running stadium steps until dark because Coach would have known they were to dumb to play FB so you’re not alone.

By austindog

April 20, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

Chip

I was wondering if you could dig up some facts for us on the elusive indoor practice facility for football. How is it that one of the richest athletic departments in the country can’t produce one? Is the issue cost or space or some NCAA spending rule? I wouldn’t think implementing even a removable air-supported dome would be such an issue, and CMR has made it clear he wants one. Please let me (us) know. Thank you.

By Cuz

April 20, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

President Mike Adams has said that we will break ground on the Vince Dooley Indoor Practice facility when a certain region reaches zero degrees celsius.

By shane

April 20, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

buck,if you hadn’t mentioned stadium i would have thought we had the same coach. his punishment for any offense was laps around the field.he made woody hayes look like a screaming liberal.i think it’s a shame we dont have the BEST practice facilitys in the country with the revenue our program generates.lack of an indoor practice area really hurts us in recruiting

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 20, 2007 11:38 PM | Link to this

Did we get a new blog today and I just missed it?

By F A Skippy

April 21, 2007 2:07 AM | Link to this

Buck I was at the G-day game and most of the talk concerning Moreno was about his quickness and cut back ability,so yes he is considered a cutback type back.I try to look at a player and see what I see and to me what sets him apart from the pack is vision,balance,and drive, the guy fights to stay on his feet and will try to run through a wall.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 21, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this

Thanks FA.

By I-DOG

April 21, 2007 6:08 PM | Link to this

running back/running game:

I think “who” runs the ball is less important than “how” we run it and how “often” we run the ball. The coaches will play the best guy. I’m not worried about that.

Lumpkin is the #1 at this point, Moreno #2 with a chance to unseat Lumpkin if he earns it. Brown’s role will depend on his health. As other posters stated, Auburn fed two RB’s and they were very effective, we can easily do the same if we run it 35-40 times a game, especially since we have a more effective passing game so teams can’t JUST prepare to stop our run.

The third tailback, can be counted on when one of the first two gets injured or banged up. It is unlikely that Lumpkin AND Moreno will get through the entire season unscathed. It just happens. Lets hope it is something minor and Brown is ready to pick up the slack for that game or two.

Not giving up on the run and running at least 35 and maybe 40 times a game will wear down the opposing defense,keep the O-line fired up, keep our D off the field, and get us in more manageable 2nd and 3rd down situations.

Keep the sprint draw play to no more than 2 times per half, maybe 3 times a game so that it is a “surprise” to the defense, not the play that they KNOW is coming and prepare to stop all week in practice before playing Georgia.

Replace those extra sprint draws with a toss sweep a couple of times a game, utilizing Southerland and the great blocking tight end to clear the way. The toss sweep can be counted on for a consistant 3-4 yards per carry with the occasional big play. That puts us in a manageable 2nd and 3rd down, unlike the sprint draw which too often loses a yard or two or gets no gain, especially when overuse it.

If we need to run it out of the shotgun, let Stafford take off after faking the sprint draw which was VERY effective last year toward the end of the seaon or lets try a reverse once a game.

By MadMerf

April 21, 2007 7:32 PM | Link to this

Chip,

What did you do, filter out the snipers? Most everyone here is talking football and staying on the subject, something I haven’t seen in a while.

Life is grand! There is hope for the world! GO DAWGS!!!!!!! And keep up the good comments.

By Hugh Nash

April 21, 2007 7:50 PM | Link to this

UGA hasn’t often redshirted upperclassmen, but the Velasco experiment payed great dividends, and redshirting Bailey will prove to be successful too. Players who have had ACL injuries (like Lumpkin), say it takes more than a year to fully recover. Thus, Brown needs to be redshirted. In case of emergency (like the loss of Lumpkin), UGA can consider taking off Brown’s redshirt. This is best for Brown, and it gives Lump more carries. As far as Brown’s gifts are concerned, he has it all - except for vision and decision making. He could benefit from a season of healing, watching, and maturing.

By Hugh Nash

April 21, 2007 7:56 PM | Link to this

Teams that are committed to the run don’t line up in the shotgun as much as UGA has in recent years. Mike Bobo, please put Stafford under center and put Southerland in the game. Thanks, Hugh

By War Eagle

April 21, 2007 9:31 PM | Link to this

SEC won another NCAA NC today with South Carolina winning their second championship in three years in Equestrain.Does anyone know how many 100 yard rushers a game CMR has had since his tenure at UGA?

By dallas

April 21, 2007 10:01 PM | Link to this

i wonder why weve never seen aj bryant run a reverse because he was a nationally ranked qb comming out of high school, and then throw the ball out of the reverse, “alla” appleby to washington.

By dallas

April 21, 2007 10:15 PM | Link to this

im also concerned about how effective our de are gonna be, we have little to no experiance coming back, and all the horses in the stable are talanted, but i think tripp is the only real elite prospect there is at de, and he is a rs freshman.he showed flashes of looking really special. everybody was excited about the oline play at the gday game, but i wonder how much of that was good oline play or poor dline play, or how these olineman would match up against guys like moses, johnson or golston?

By SamoanDawg

April 21, 2007 11:05 PM | Link to this

War Eagle, not sure on the 100 yd rushers, not much, very few though. Musa was our last 1000 rusher. Maybe Lump will get it, but I doubt it. I will say this though, If T.Brown can’t go this season, I think Lump will prolly get over 1200. Moreno will sub in when Lump needs a break. I feel good about Josh Johnson being the 3rd option if T. Brown can’t play at all.

By SamoanDawg

April 21, 2007 11:22 PM | Link to this

dallas,

No worries brah. I’m not concern about our DE at all. Marcus Howard/Jarius Wynn will provide plenty of pressures. Plus we’ve heaps of talents behind them. Roderick Battle, Jeremy Lomax, Kiante Tripp, Demarcus Hobbs, Brandon Wood. These guys will stay fresh, rotating them in. I know we lack experience but I like our front four.

Our DE must play sound discipline football vs. OSU though. We have to contain Bobby Reid on the edge, plus the sprint draws up the middle. Reid is a dual threat guy. We can’t rush straight up field on him, of course. Especially on 3rd down conversions. We’ll be alright though. Martinez will have the secondary guys to upped their coverage assignments.

By SamoanDawg

April 21, 2007 11:28 PM | Link to this

War Eagle,

Were you one of the 92,000+ fans at the Bryant/Denny field today?… kidn’ brah…. they may have attracted some key recruits from AU and the whole Southeastern.

By Steve

April 21, 2007 11:55 PM | Link to this

All I can say about the ‘07 UGA backfield is, “Danny who?”

Things look GOOD as of now. Let’s just get everyone through the pre-season without blue-crossing the backfield again.

Moreno looks to be hell on wheels. I have no doubt that Caleb King also has the potential to be a great Dawg back, but if the UGA coaches are smart, they’ll give a redshirt year to cement his place on the roster AND make sure that his leg is 100 percent again.

I am so looking forward to Kregg Lumpkin busting loose this fall. Go you hairy Dogs!!!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 22, 2007 1:49 AM | Link to this

Guys, with all due respect and I mean respect, I have to agree on some things and disagree on others. I-Dog, I think when you said “how we run the ball” is right on. To me how = play selection. Our “O” will be based around the QB position, not the RBs. Over the last couple of years one thing that most people seem to agree on is that playing to a players strength is the way to go. Bobo has said that it’s his job to get Stafford ready to play the game. Matthew Stafford has played QB in the spread offense all of his career and I’m going back to freshman yr. in H.S. Yes, he’ll be under center some this season but the majority of the time he’ll be in the Shotgun. We have IMO the most unique set of backs since CMR has been in Athens when you look at the total package. Lumpkin, Moreno, Southerland, Chapas. Mun(sp) combined give us runners, catchers and blockers. It’ll be Staffords job to get the ball to the play makers and notice that I haven’t said a word about our receiving team. We haven’t had a QB with an arm like Stafford. It’s my belief that Bobo is putting together the most creative “O” that we’ve seen because he has the weapons required. CMR has said that he wants to use 4-5 receiver sets but that means you need a lot of receivers. We have that now. I’m don’t have any inside info(little) but I look at the play selection alone in the 2nd half of the “CFB” and saw a different type of selection. Someone posted on here a week or so ago that the play calling in the red zone was the smartest they’d seen in a while. Moreno can catch, so people say. Can Southerland catch? has Lumpkin caught passes? End around? If someone can remember when we’ve had so many “O” weapons please do so. Bobo was aggressive when he played QB and I haven’t seen any change in him yet. I don’t think any RB will get more than 7-800 yds but I do think they’ll be the most effective yds we’ve seen because the Dawgs will be using all of their weapons all over the field. They have to gel in a hurry but IMO our “OL” will be the best since CMRs 1st two years. We’re not going to be a quote “running team” and I think Bobo will use the pass to set up the run and that’s one reason I think our running game will be very effective. So I-Dog, Hugh we may have a few differences but when I disagree it is with all due respect.

By Hugh Nash

April 22, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this

The UGA football depth chart was updated 4/10/07 on Georgiadogs, but it could be inaccurate. Seth Watts is shown as the second team center. Didn’t Watts leave the team long before 4/10/07? At any rate, if it is accurate, there are some iteresting changes. Velasco and Adams have been returned to guard and tackle respectively. Rashad Jones is third team. Sturdivant is second team. There are too many changes to mention here, but the chart has been shuffled.

By bigdawg

April 22, 2007 2:34 PM | Link to this

UGA Women’s golf and tennis and men’s tennis all about to win SEC championships!!

By bigdawg

April 22, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

It’s official: Congrats to the UGA women’s tennis team for wrestling a 6th straight SEC Championship from those pesky gators! Also to the UGA men for their win to continue a 2nd straight undefeated regular season and to the women’s golf team!

By AltamahaDawg

April 22, 2007 9:10 PM | Link to this

Dawg4life, that was KY. It’s really not that unusual for relatively smart folks on the other side of the field to adjust and shut down something that worked in the first half. Also the UGA coaching staff was adament that was the case, so either you know something they didnt, or they had a better vantage point than you. I also think 2 int, 1 lost fumble, 2 missed Fg and 1 missed extra point might be a more logical explaination for that lose than a “mistake” in who runs the ball. Those items are facts, and given we lost by 2 points, Id say a lot more creditble than a subjective critisism on who actually got the carries in the second half. Would you not agree? Your whole basis is that Lumpkin had a good first half, so he MUST have been going to have a good second half, (despite the coaches press conference where they detailed the exact changes KY made to prevent that). BTW, we did open up running Lumpkin to begin the 3rd quarter and he had 2 yards in his first 3 carries. I remember Challanging a number of folks in here last year to look at the play by play from that KY game and THEN come back in and tell us how we could have won that game by leaving Lumpkin in. I’ll let you look for yourself, but a quick recapp (2nd half) has Lumpkin like 2 yard on 2 carries, then punt, Ware comes in and has a couple of first down, leading to a missed FG. Then a fumble, then UGA best drive of the half capped off by three straight Ware carries for the TD. Then the Int. to finish up. Where did I miss Lumpkin shoulda been in more second half? For what its worth, Lumpkin wasnt exactly tearring it up in the first half. The rotation between him and Ware had been about the same that entire game. One had a better first , the other had a better second. Is that so unusual?Lumpkin had the majority of his yard on about 3/4 attempts too. Again look it up.

By AltamahaDawg

April 22, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this

I dont see Stafford needing to fall back on the sprint draw more than 2/3 times per half this year. The reductions of times the sprint draw was run later in the year wasn’t a coincidence.

By War Eagle

April 22, 2007 9:49 PM | Link to this

Samoan NO, I was not in attendance, but I will say this their was no 92,000 people at that Spring game. I talk to a Bamma friend who was at the game and he said 85,000 was a closer number. Just one of the antic to get attention. Bammers are FULL of it. Nice to hear from you Samoan…One more note, I ask how many backs had rushed for 100 yards or mor in a game since CMR came aboard. CTT had had 51 RB to gain 100 plus yards in a game, since he has been at Auburn with 9 RB in NFL today.

By War Eagle

April 22, 2007 9:59 PM | Link to this

One more note on the Bammer Spring Game. There was no admission charge, just ask for donation to Tornado relief fund, they were hoping to raise $500,000. All those fans they raised $38,000. You do the math.Source: Birmingham News on comments from Pastors throughout the state for the disappointment.Bamma is a different breed. prediction Dawgs 35 Bamma 10. I hope

By AltamahaDawg

April 22, 2007 10:31 PM | Link to this

51 different backs or 100 yard games total from all back? I didn’t even realize he had been at Auburd the past 30 years.

By MadMerf

April 23, 2007 12:04 AM | Link to this

Samoan,

I could be wrong but I think Josh Johnson (LB) was kicked off the team a couple years ago before landing at Marshall. Of course you were referring to Jason Johnson, who tore up the spring game last year.

Buck, Bobo emerged from the CFA bowl halftime with a killer instinct. If you review the game as I have a half dozen times, you’d notice that he immediately went for the jugular on the first play following a turnover, and we had a lot of ‘em. And every play worked, except for the pass to a wide open Danny Ware for a score, which he promptly dropped, and Taylor’s interception return inside the 2, which took us four plays to score. Such an aggressive style reminds me of a certain evil genius who has ended up in a “coach’s graveyard” although I hate to mention it.

The Tide faithful made some serious noise this weekend in T-loosa (literally) while reinforcing the fact that money talks. War Eagle, exaggeration or not, that many people at a scrimmage is downright sick. It looks good to recruits, but you better believe “the money man” will be under some serious pressure to produce quickly. I predict this will begin a new competition for scrimmage attendance. I only hope we can get some decent weather for the next G-Day.

By bigdawg

April 23, 2007 12:36 AM | Link to this

Chip: 3 SEC championships in one day and we can’t get a little article about it?! And why doesn’t the paper post anything about the GA Force (at least I haven’t found an article on the site) and their big win over the weekend? ESPN is even slacking on that article

By bigdawg

April 23, 2007 12:38 AM | Link to this

and wow…who woulda thought…already an article up for the GT women’s ACC championship…

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 23, 2007 7:53 AM | Link to this

MadMerf, we’re on the same page. All people have to do is check out the 2nd half of the “CFB” to begin to see our “O” of the future. Hate to say this but Southerland dropped a TD. pass on the 5 yd line also. It’ll be nice to not be able to hear a pin drop ver in Ala. in Sept. want it?

By Go Dawgs!

April 23, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

I am a strong supporter in Lumpkin, and believe he can be a 1000 yard back. BUT HE NEEDS TO HOLD ON TO THE DANG BALL, THE GUY FUMBLES TOO MUCH. If Thomas Brown comes back at 100%, he will be tough to keep off the field, and ohh yeah… HE DOESN’T FUMBLE. Our current TB situation is a good problem to have.

By Vince the Prince

April 23, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

reality check

Just like every Dog fan, nothing but roses for the mighty bullpups.

Everyone cut the smack, tee it up against OSU and we will see just how many holes there are in your program, which are many.

It will be curious to see what the dog fans have to say after losses against UF, UT, UA and potentially USC also. I predict 8-4 at best for the dogs in 2007.

I cannot wait until kickoff and watch everyone exit Sanford Stadium before the end of fouth quarter, grumbling all the way back to their RV’s complaining and analyzing the play calling, or lack thereof.

The largest problem with UGA fans, is they cannot see past their own program or the mighty SEC, and can only bash every other conference.

By AltamahaDawg

April 23, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

War Eagle, I must have missed the Alabama press release on their fans generosity. I’m sure that 41 cents each to attend a spring game, was a real heartfelt effort.

By Gen Neyland

April 23, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

I don’t mean to lose whatever sliver of self-respect I have left, but the rivalry between UA and UT makes me do this…

91,000 to watch Alleybamee spring football festival. I wonder who won the prize for ‘Most Teeth Still in Mouf’ contest..? The annual punt, pass and kick contest using a six pack of Pabst is always a crowd pleaser over there…Was advertised locally as ‘Free BBQ and Beer at the Cow Pasture’…Parents needed a place to drop off the kids for the day…They all showed up to see Jim and Tammy Baker reunite to lead the invocation before kickoff…

I didn’t make this stuff up. Honest….

By austindog

April 23, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

Vince the hater,

Hate Georgia all you want, but at least man up and declare your school. You deride the SEC, but predict Georgia’s losses will all be in conference.

By gdawginkalamazoo

April 23, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

General, LMAO!

A-Hole Game Day, 92,000 strong gave all their money to Little Nicky so they couldn’t afford no stinkin’ charity.

By I-DOG

April 23, 2007 1:43 PM | Link to this

Buck in the NW:

All good points and your probably right. If we are going to throw the ball a lot, I am fine with that, as long as it is effective.

I would still like to see us run it 35-40. I am concerned about the defense, if we aren’t holding the ball very long. As long as we are movig the ball and winning, that is the most important thing.

Your right, that Richt has been waiting for these kinds of #’s at WR. We will probably see plenty of 4 WR sets.

You have to admit, when we line up in the I and run the ball with Southerland leading the way, we are pretty effective. It can set up some pretty big pass plays.

By gdawginkalamazoo

April 23, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

War Eagle, don’t try to stump us with the 100 yarders or 1,000 yard backs. It has been too long since we had a “featured” back. Although Musa was our last 1000 yarder it didn’t seem like he ran it that much. I would definitely like to see a strong backfield like you guys had in Ronnie and Carnell. Maybe we don’t hype what we have this year and they actually produce like they are capable of doing.

By Vince the Prince

April 23, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg

Nice comment. Alabama has 12 titles are far more SEC titles than Athens can even imagine. I cannot wait to see the Tide wax your #$# this fall.

This blog site should be called Fantasy Blog, because all these dog fans do is fantasize about actually having a national title, which has not happened since 1980.

Everyone wants to know my colors: Crimson Tide Baby!! Crimson Tide!!

By Cuz

April 23, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Vince thanks for manning up about your team. It took you long enough. For all you other UGA haters, we don’t care what team you support, we are just surprised that you do not come out and state what team you support. It is almost as if you are ashamed to be a fan of said team. Tell us what team you support and why you think they will beat the Dawgs. This is called an intellectual conversation, not name calling. Lets start.

Vince what makes you think that Alabama will whip Georgia at Tuscaloosa this fall?

By gdawginkalamazoo

April 23, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

Vince,
I cannot wait to see the Tide wax your #$# this fall.

We are from Georgia, just what is an arse waxing? Probably something you guys do over there at family reunions.

By gdawginkalamazoo

April 23, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

Cuz, after donating a whopping 42 cents each at the A day game would you brag about being a Tider? Besides who carries pennies anymore nowdays? Probably asked the charity workers break change for a nickel.

By GREG

April 23, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

HA VINCE….UGA HAS ONE 40+ MORE GAMES THAN BAMA SINCE 1994….CRIMSON TIDE BABY…CRIMSON TIDE!

By GREG

April 23, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

CRIMSON TIDE BABY!!!!….CRIMSON TIDE!!…..OH YEAH BAMA HAS LIKE 3 BOWL WINS IN THAT SPAN!!!!

By austindog

April 23, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this

Vince,

You’ll be pleased to learn that your Alabama has 21 SEC titles, not 12.

You also wrote: “The largest problem with UGA fans, is they cannot see past their own program or the mighty SEC, and can only bash every other conference.”

Did you know that Alabama is in the SEC? In one post you mock the SEC and in another you boast about winning the SEC.

Another GT masquerader.

By reality check

April 23, 2007 5:12 PM | Link to this

Yeah, austin I think you caught Vince in a lie. It is a stupid lie, too. Alabama used to be great in a previous millenium. Their record in this millenium is 47 - 37, an average of not quite 56%. They have averaged less than 7 wins a year. During that same time Georgia has averaged a little better than 10 wins a year, one of the best records in football.

People with negative attitudes like his are always pitiful losers. I know he’s not really capable of logical thought, but assuming for a minute he was an Alabama fan, why would he want to take the position that any opponent was weak? If his team gets beat they have lost to someone who isn’t any good, making them even worse. If Alabama did somehow win, there is no particular glory in beating somebody who they say wasn’t any good. Either way it is a no win perspective typical of a pitiful loser.

In his mind if we lose to Oklahoma State it somehow compensates for the fact Alabama lost to them. Pitiful.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

April 23, 2007 8:13 PM | Link to this

GUYS, THIS ISN’T ABOUT RB BUT IT’S A REALLY GOOD READ. GO TO ESPN.COM AND JOHN CLAYTON HAS AN OUTSTANDING ARTICLE ABOUT LINEBACKERS AND HOW THE POSITION IS CHANGING. JUST THOUGHT I’D PASS IT ALONG. BACK TO TBs.

By War Eagle

April 23, 2007 10:05 PM | Link to this

Crimson Tide Baby, Bama has not had a national Champion since 1980 either, so get off UGA and by the way, “the thumb has been achieved and we are starting on the other hand”. Saban will not recruit like he did at LSU because ONE SLIP and bamma is on the DEATH PENALTY.Auburn is the only school in the country who has never lost a football game on their rival home turd.One last note, We sweep Bamma in football,men basketball, women basketball, baseball and men and women swimming..Our broom is worn out.UGA will your butt the 4th game, good luck against Western Carolina

By War Eagle

April 23, 2007 10:14 PM | Link to this

One correction, Bamma did win a NC early 90`s.

By MadMerf

April 23, 2007 11:44 PM | Link to this

Gen Neyland,

Your post reminds me of one of my favorite old trivia questions:

Q: How do we know that the toothbrush was invented in Alabama?

A: Because if it had been invented anywhere else it would be called a teethbrush.

Don’t be surprised if ‘Bama spikes their home ticket prices courtesy of the Nick Saban relief fund. Poor guy needs a new set of tires for his worn-out luggage, not to mention a new crimson-colored RV to replace his new teal-colored RV, which recently succeeded his fairly new purple RV.

Not to worry Tide fans, there’s not enough money in the world to lure ol’ Nicky away from the Bear’s shadow. Then again…………

By Jas

April 24, 2007 1:00 AM | Link to this

My definition of “Loser”: One who hangs out and blogs and rants against another’s team rather than supporting his own. Get a life, get back to work, get some class.

By Ant Dawgg

April 24, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this

Georgia has not had a breakaway threat at RB in years! Not since the pre-foot injury Robert Edwards, and before then, Garrison Hearst. I would love to see one of them finally hit the corner and just scamper for 60+ yards. They are deep at the RB spot with backs that can pick up 100 yards on 20+ carries, but hopefully one of them will prove to be that “lightning in a bottle” that will put them over the top.

Also, let’s not overlook the depth at the receiver spot this year. With the focus on stopping the run, I think the Dawgs will surprise some teams this year with the passing game.

By jbirdawg

April 24, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this

I don’t see Caleb redshirting. He may not get a ton of reps in the backfield but he will get some and he will have plays drawn up for him in the slot and may return kicks. But I think the coaches will feel like he needs to get a taste of the live SEC action to prepare him for next year when he and Knowshon will carry the load by themselves.

By Justin

April 24, 2007 11:51 AM | Link to this

King has passed all his requirements! He is just waiting to get cleared by the NCAA clearing house. I heard this from Buck Belue on 680 the fan yesterday

By buck cochran in the nw

April 24, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

More Reptiles arrested, Meyer losing control. Back to RBs.

By War Eagle

April 24, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this

Antdawgg, my old buddies on this blog has heard me say many times since Stafford came in. Give Lumpkin the ball 20-25 times a game, get the 100 plus yards and you will see the passing lanes open quicker and better routes by the TE, WR. CMR is not that kind of coach, he wants A strong arm, draws and few sprint outs. What can you say with his success, but I firmly believe UGA will NOT win a NC with this agenda. Defense and ball control win BIH.

By GATOR MEL FROM PLANTATION

April 26, 2007 6:40 PM | Link to this

no matter who you put back there the TITLETOWN GATORS will stuff ya!!!as usual….same ole same ole…now there are 3 definites: DEATH, TAXES, AND GEORGIA WILL LOSE TO FLORIDA IN FOOTBALL…GO GATORS!!!!!!!!!

By gamecockgary

April 26, 2007 6:41 PM | Link to this

steverino will put an 8 man front up and beg your overrated qb to throw…either way new 10 year dominance starts for YE OLE BALL COACH…YEAR OF THE GAMECOCK!!!

By Steve Spurrier '95

April 30, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

gamecockgary

Amen on your comment in terms of domination. No one owns the dogs more than Spurrier, matter of fact, they are considering changing the name of Sanford Stadium to Spurrier Stadium with statues of Ray Goff and Jim Donnan at the player walk.