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By Stephen M

August 9, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this

Yay Chip! You’re the Man now Dog!

By Chip Towers

August 9, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this

Blog slow to get up today. Sorry.

Some notable happenings from practice:

1. Mikey Henderson hurt a hip and Quintin Banks “got hit in the head,” according to Richt. Both will likely sit out this afternoon and Henderson maybe longer if his injury is deemed a hip-pointer. I saw freshman Justin Houston leaving the field late with trainer Ron Courson (under his own power) but don’t know details. We’ll see this afternoon.

2. CB Bryan Evans (hamstring) was dressed out in full pads but wore a green, non-contact jersey. He said it’d still likely be “the week after next” before he returns.

3. John Knox did not practice this morning but will this afternoon. He’ll be in shorts and helmet for five days before he’ll be able to join the team in full-contact.

4. Willie Martinez was working with the gunners in kick coverage on pursuit angles. They were using a big plastic ring, running around it then sprinting down the field and hitting moving dummies carried by the managers.

5. Mikey Henderson, Thomas Flowers and Knowshon Moreno were all back catching punts.

More later.

By Dave In Tampa

August 9, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the update Chip. Living here in Tampa I get no news except from you about what is going on. How well do you think Knowshon Moreno will do in his first year playing? And, do you think the O-Line will be able to protect Stafford this year?

Thanks

By ^[]^

August 9, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

I thought our kickoff coverage was weak last year. I remember one game where we kicked to the sideline and the return repeatedly took it back right along the sideline. That was frustrating. I’m glad to hear that Martinez is working on this himself.

By Dawg4life

August 9, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

Good stuff Chip. So the defense won 7-6? How did the DEs look? How did Brandon Miller look? And in your opinion, with Henderson out, how will that impact how effective he can be on opening day?

Can’t wait to read the rest this afternoon!!! I really think our defense might surprise some this season!!!

By bp101

August 9, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

Sure hope that Henderson injury is not serious. One of the most dangerous returners in the game.

By Bob

August 9, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

Glad to see Coach Martinez is working with the kickoff team. This was a weakness last year.

By Spanky

August 9, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this

Ahhh….Chip, your updates are awesome!! Thanks,man! This is always the worst time of the year for me, cause I get antsy. I can’t wait to see the dawgs start the beat-down!! I would have to predict that Figgins, Troupe, and Moreno, will be the stars of the newbies.

Also, I love the way our entire defense is under the radar! It’s okay though, we should be used to it.

Anyway, it’s nice to hear from you guys again(Fans of Chan)! BTW- I will be tailgating at the Ramsey Center again, but with a bigger party! BE THERE,BE THERE,BE THERE!!!!

By Palmetto State Dawg

August 9, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

Chip, you’re doing a great job with this. Keep it up! How is Kade Weston looking? What about Brandon Miller, and Haverkamp at offensive guard?

By 2N4YEARS

August 9, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

Thanks Chip! I know it’s your job, but I’m going to go out on a limb and say that we DAWG fans really are enjoying this blog a LOT more now with this up-to-the-hour- coverage. We appreciate it. Good job!!

By Airforceflyr

August 9, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

Chip,

Do you think this extreme heat and inherent fatigue will translate to more of a hinder or advantage for the dawgs come the first game ? Let’s hope we can turn the heat n humidity to our advantage vs the midwest boys !

By AltamahaDawg

August 9, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

Chip, any reflections of Joe Cox so far? Does he get reps with the first unit? Or is there really any differences in units yet?

By TiftDevils

August 9, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this

Great Info on this site, thanks Chip. How is Troupe looked in pratice the last couple of days?

By TiftDevils

August 9, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this

Great Info on this site, thanks Chip. How has Troupe looked in pratice the last couple of days?

By shane

August 9, 2007 1:04 PM | Link to this

thanks for all your hard work chip. i hate to here of the injurys,i just pray nothing worse happens. i wish that just once we could go into the first game with all the pieces in place,no one injured and no one suspended. i guess that will not be possible when you have big,fast, people colliding at full speed.

By David

August 9, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this

How is Thomas Brown Doing

By scooter11

August 9, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this

The heat won’t give us an advantage over the ‘Boys, but the humidity is another thing. Probably an even odds thing with the Chickens, but they will never have enough depth.

By mike

August 9, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this

love the updates, how is the OL looking? Is Thomas Brown having contact? Who are the big hitters among the new arrivals? Thanks, Chip!

By Vince

August 9, 2007 1:25 PM | Link to this

I”m ready for some Football!!!!!!!!

Also, I am excited about the Team Coaching I am seeing written about. There was a great article about Coach Searels and Bobo working together.

Don’t we all know, that those behind the scenes leadership dynamics really shape outcomes. If you have any doubt, read this book or get it on tape:

Leading from the Heart by Coach K (Duke hoops). Its an amazing read even if you really don’t care for Duke per se.

Vince

By Buck in the NW

August 9, 2007 1:27 PM | Link to this

Henderson is so small that he may get nicked a lot. Putting him “in space”(wr) is a good move. Is Caleb King doing anything or just standing around? How is Haverkamp doing? He could be a real key to the “OL”.

By unforgiven108

August 9, 2007 1:27 PM | Link to this

Will there be an ongoing blog to track all the UGA players that are arrested?

By sobedawg

August 9, 2007 1:36 PM | Link to this

Thanks for all the great updates, Chip! How is our linebacking corps. looking? Sobedawg

By Casey Smallwood

August 9, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

Hey unforgiven108 Why don’t you, Anthony Hargrove, and Ruben Houston go hang out while us dogs prepare to stomp your A$$ in November.

By reality check

August 9, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this

I think the defense is going to surprise people for 5 reasons:

Georgia has a history of great defense. That is a function of coaching. To me the criticism of Martiez is off base. We were top 10 in defense stats last year.

1. The young talent on the defesive line is superb and the depth is the best it has been in a while. That will be a huge advantage in early game heat.

2. Georgia’s linebackers are more talented than they have been recently. The guys last year played really well, but none of them were drafted. Our experience level is down, but some of our young linebackers are going to be playing on Sunday one day.

3. Our secondary is probably the strongest unit on the team, even with the loss of Oliver. It is one of the best in the country.

4. I anticipate our offensive turnaround will help our defense. Georgia had far more offensive turnovers last year than any other team in the SEC. I believe that was due to the quarterback situation that is now fixed, based on the results of the last 3 games and the spring game.

By ga dog

August 9, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this

well said casey small, tks chip, valuable info for dawg fans, read where marcus washington is back from injury in the middle backer spot, i know he is backing up miller now but i can sleep better at night…..

By Franklin

August 9, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this

Hey Smallwood.. (How many times have you been called that? Other than by your proctologist or cousin… Hmmm)

Why don’t you go hang out with Odell Thurman, Tony Cole or any of the 7-8 current edition bulldoggies that have been busted this year while the Gators prepare to give you your annual beatdown in J’ville?

Pick on somebody in your own conference….

By fido

August 9, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

I heard a tickle pile broke out when coach Rick declared the drill a dead heat.

By Spanky

August 9, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

Franklin,…son?..This is a blog about college football, unless you didn’t notice(or couldn’t read). After glancing through your “input”, I noticed that your intent had nothing to do with football.Yes, we all know that Florida won the championship, and it was alll because of you! Get a grip. You know, there is a place that you can trade insults with others,..it’s called a playground. Take it there, not here!!

Reality,..I completely agree with you on all counts, but especially #3! I think alot of people forgot about Allen and Bryan.Add a healthy Coates back in the mix, with Byrd and Jones, and you have some serious talent!

By NASCARfan

August 9, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

Hey Chip, how’s Trinton looking? Is he a man amongst boys? Is he picking up quickly the nuances that Coach Searls is trying to teach him, or is he one of the guys that is a frequent target of Coach Searls’ colorful metaphors?

What about Aron White? Does NeDarris look like he’s going to be ready, and if he’s not, will White be a for sure TE to back up Watson?

Who are you seeing becoming the true leader of this defense? Is it more Kelin Johnson or Brandon Miller? Who are the younger guys looking to for senior leadership? What about on offense? I know that Stafford has stepped into the leadership role nicely, but do you see Velasco stepping up as a leadership presence?

Chip, I have to agree with Coach Van that it’s the teams with good leaders and good chemistry that achieve the special seasons. How are you gauging the team’s leaders and chemistry?

By Bigdaddy

August 9, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

Isn’t it peculiar how unforgiven108 makes a stupid post, and then all the sudden, this Franklin guy, a Florida fan, emerges in his defense?! A Florida fan is sticking up for a Tech fan???

The last time I checked, Gaytor fans could care less about Tech fans!! I think that Unforgiven108 IS Franklin! We all know how techies automatically turn into Florida fans!!

By Chip Towers

August 9, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this

Attempted answers to some of your queries:

sobedawg — Stafford was bragging on the LBs the other day. Said they’re a bunch of freaks because they’re all so big and so fast;

Buck in NW — Havercamp’s starting. Nuff said;

Mike — I’m doing an update on the o-line that’ll be up later today. But, in a word, just “OK.” Oh, and TB looks great;

Scooter11 and Airforceflyer — Unfortunately for the Dogs, it’s 100 in Oklahoma and 100 in South Carolina. Hot’s hot;

TiftDevils — Troupe looks great. Could play STs;

Palmetto State Dawg, Dawg4Life — Brandon Miller looks good and is obviously gaining some confidence. Dominated in 3-on-3 drills today. As for Weston, he’s still behind Geno Atkins, so …

Dave in Tampa — Moreno will be heard from this season. O-line play is the million-dollar question.

More to come… .

By caredog

August 9, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

Ah, Chip, you’re the guy who blamed Athens PD for doing their job, rather than Richt for recruiting less athletes with less than stellar community values. Now you think that as long as the temp peaks at 103 before late afternoon it’s ok to send those kids back out on the field. Hey, 100 is cool, right. So, maybe we lose a couple to the heat; we’ve got more than enough to spare. Huh? Get a life, Chip. Football is NOT life.

By Spike

August 9, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

Caredog.. Get off Chips back. For those of us on this blog, football is life. If you don’t like it, take your purse and go to the mall. What the heck kind of name is “Caredog”?+

By Casey Smallwood

August 9, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

Hey Franklin Nice trash talking about my last name….haven’t been hearing that since 1st grade. Back to the Dawgs. I am really excited about out young linebackers and Secondary. Tons of speed and Athleticism. If we can get through the 1st few games UN scathed and get these guys some experience I think we could have a pretty special season. Go Dawgs…I love that Tech fans only come back do a Dawg fan is Go Gators. We don’t ever bring up the fact that then never beat FSU after they came to the ACC do we?

By animaldr

August 9, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

Caredog- You sound like my wife! We are in the south- where religion and football can not be separated!

Great to see Spanky again-

Reality check- great post.

By d

August 9, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this

chip , how do our girl cheerleaders look this year.hopefully they are good looking and not butchy looking …..

By Casey Smallwood

August 9, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this

I LOVE TICKLE PILES WTF we can’t block that BS?

By ga dog

August 9, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this

d our girl cheerleaders are always hot, always have been and always will be, you and tickle pile go back to playing with yourself and get off the computer..

By Spanky

August 9, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

Exactly!!…Thank you,Casey!

Animaldr..always a pleasure,sir!

I’d like to get some input on NeDarius Ward. Is he healthy or not? Also, is Figgins all that and a bag of chips, or is he sufficing? One more…Is Andy Williams (#47) still playing? He kind of disappeared!

By Huskdawg

August 9, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Spanky, good to see you back. Looking forward to bloggin this season with all the vets on here. Caredog, I really hope you’re a woman, cause if not, you got shafted. Heat is part of the game, and like animaldr said, you’re in the south…..and there’s nothing bigger than college football round here. Oh, and my coworkers son is in Iraq….it’s 125deg over there. Quityerb!tchen

By Cedric

August 9, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this

Hey Chip, if you had to guess the starting front seven now, who would it be?

By A-ville Ranger

August 9, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

Chip You said you don’t see Walter Hill playing with the depth at receiver.The only player who really fills the roll he could is Kris Durham as far as a rangy guy to use on slants.I would like to see them used together on opposite sides of the line.What do you think ? is there a chance we’ll see it ?

By 66mustang

August 9, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

What LEATHER was poping? Coach Richt’s hand on a BIBLE swearing he has control over the program, by GOD.

By P-Dawg in Tulsa

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

Here is an interesting story on our receivers.

text to be linked

By AltamahaDawg

August 9, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this

I’m mostly impressed with anyone who could ever figure out what caredog even said. I read it 3 times and still can’t understand the point.

By Buddy El

August 9, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

Hey guys. Just had a limited conversation with Franklin. You won’t be hearing from him the next couple of days. He’s heaaded for his family reunion looking for a wife which will eventually increase the gator fanbase.

By P-Dawg in Tulsa

August 9, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

here is an interesting story on our receivers.

[http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/colleges/universityofgeorgia/]

By caredog

August 9, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

Ah spike and and animaldr, you sound like guys with hair on your palms. Do you have kids, or do you just don’t care if other people’s kids are put in danger? For your info, the football pgm here is part of a public university supported by tax dollars, not a semipro farm team. As such, we are responsible for the welfare of these kids - AND MANY OF THEM ARE KIDS. They’re supposed to be students first, athletes second. We also have more respect for our female students then some of you folks seem to have. Want to see T and A? Go to a strip joint, not a football game.

By shane

August 9, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

well it seems the natives are getting restless again. you dawg fans on the tech site, get off! maybe then these birds will leave us alone. any tech fan that wants to talk football is welcome,of course. what about logan grey,has he recovered from mono well enough for contact? i know one of the coaches said last year that he was too good an athlete to keep off the field,even at another position,maybe db.

By reality check

August 9, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

Chip, one thing I would like you to ask coach Bobo is whether Georgia wil reemphasize the run this year.

Everybody wants to focus on the passing game, and it does appear we have reason to be more optimistic than ever in that regard this year. But the statistics last year were eye popping with respect to the running game.

Last year the games Georgia lost we ran the ball 50% of the time. The games we won we ran the ball 60% of the time. The last 3 games - our best performances of the year in my view - we ran the ball 62% of the time.

We had a bad game plan against Kentucky. They have a poor run defense and the run was working, but we abandoned it. That was true against Tennessee as well.

Are the coaches aware of those stats? The only team that really stopped the run against us was Florida, and they had about the best run defense in the country.

By Buck in the NW

August 9, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this

When the day is over if you want a great read go to ESPN CFB and read Pat Forde article about trick plays. It’s really interesting and worth your time.

By gatorsrule

August 9, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

get ready for the real heat when you play the titletown gators!!

By Buck in the NW

August 9, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

reality check, I don’t put a lot of faith in those numbers because they’re scewed(sp) IMO. Reason being is that our receivers dropped so many that I don’t think the numbers make sense. I’m not saying “don’t run the ball” because we will and my GUESS is about 55% of the time, maybe a little more but it’s hard to get a read on the passing game with Stafford playing his freshman year and all of the drops.

By reality check

August 9, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

Quit whining caredog. Those “kids” are superbly conditioned athletes who are there because they want to be. They understand what it takes to win.

When I was their age I was in the Marine Corps and I can assure you we got into it in weather a lot hotter than this, and that is true to this day too.

If you want to cope with the heat, stay in the air conditioning.

You will have to excuse me, now. I am going out for a 3 mile run.

By Casey Smallwood

August 9, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this

caredog My guess is that you already have a Hilary 08 sticker on your car. Of course we want our kids to be safe, but relax…its football….I am sure the coaching staff if keeping them hydrated. 66Mustang Although you have good taste in automobiles why would you take a shot at Richt for being religious? Keep up the good blogging Dawg fans and Chip I appreciate the updates!!!

By godawg

August 9, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Hey FOC! Apologies to Conyers, scooter (thanks for finding Shock’Em btw), LowCountry, TennDawg, P-Dawg, austindawg, and BigNCDawg for leaving ya’ll off the roll call. I told you I was bound to forget some of ya’ll. Anybody else I left off, give a shout.

Buck, you were online and as Cuz said, you are president of our left coast club. Altamaha, you didn’t have to join, you were drafted. Spanky, good to see you back!…and in mid-season form no less! My compliments on your off-season conditioning program! Shock’Em, good to see you. Are ya’ll back in the Tate Center lot again this year? D.Ellis, you’re in.

wareagle and General Neyland are certainly welcome as long as they pledge to support our efforts to get YOU KNOW WHO annointed Coach for Life. WOOF!

By braveswin

August 9, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

66mustang,(A piece of crap ford by the way)Contrary to your belief, it is possible to have faith and be a football coach.61 wins in 6 seasons is testament enough of that fact.3 SEC East titles in 5 yrs is also proof. To all of the DAWG fans out there: this will be another 10 win season,we will still have the best coach in the SEC,and every team on our schedule will see UGA on their schedule and be VERY AFRAID.Thanks Chip for your hard work

By TearAwayJersey

August 9, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

Chip, whose wearing #8? What number is Knox?

By Spike

August 9, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

Caredog.. What in the world are you talking about? Get back on your meds and get off this blog.

By Boots

August 9, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

Caredog - adios. The flower and cooking section of the AJC is open for your comments.

Chip - great day. Sure would be nice to have a nice indoor facility for the team to practice on days like this. Any progress on that? Do you ever see Dallas papers covering the Dawgs because of Stafford?

AnimalDr, we must be married to the same woman. My wife is a vet, btw, but she had to stop practicing because of some allergy issues.

By Jimmy

August 9, 2007 5:05 PM | Link to this

Hey, can I join your guys little club?? Where is the tickle pile?!

By caredog

August 9, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

Ahhh, reality check, I’m impressed. I bet you ran on the hot asphalt barefoot. Very macho. As for Hillary stickers, I suppose smallwood thinks I’m a bleedin’ heart. Sorry to disappoint: no Hillary sticker. Listen up: more than 30 athletes have died of heat exhaustion in the last couple of years b/c they practiced in weather like this. I’m sure their coaches were taking care of them too. I bet you think they were just sissies who couldn’t take it. Good riddance, huh. Tell that to their parents.

By godawg

August 9, 2007 5:30 PM | Link to this

Jimmy, nightly piles can be found in the quad off North Avenue…

Check out this picture of Knowshon Moreno. Can’t wait to see him in action…

This guy at SI.com says the Dawgs are NOT a top-tier team…

By ugarulz

August 9, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

ANYONE HEAR ANYTHING ON CALEB KING OR TROUPE, AS TO HOW THEY ARE LOOKING OR WHETHER THEY ARE EXPECTING TO REDSHIRT THIS FALL

By NASCARfan

August 9, 2007 5:40 PM | Link to this

No, to Stew Mandel at SI.com, it doesn’t matter if over the last ten years you have the fourth best winning percentage in all of college football (better than Florida’s, better than USC’s, better than FSU’s). All that matters to Stew Mandel over at SI.com is a team’s “Q Rating.”

Performance on the field doesn’t matter to Stew Mandel. And that is why he is a joke.

Basically, his idea of what teams are top-tier in Div 1 has more to do with “Who’s Now” than “Who Wins.”

Stew Mandel is an IDIOT.

By 0tt0

August 9, 2007 5:42 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the update, Chip. Many might think this stuff is “slight,” but it is certainly appreciated on my end.

By Buck in the NW

August 9, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this

I hope someone in Athens makes sure the team reads the SI.com article. I’ll let you know if he answers my question or anyone of you notice an answer let us know.

By Chip Towers

August 9, 2007 5:49 PM | Link to this

Another reason why Mark Richt is a pretty cool coach to play for.

With the temperature outside 103 degrees, Georgia players were told they were going to take buses over to the Ramsey Center to practice on the basketball courts there. They did go to Ramsey but, they took a right rather than a left when they went inside the back entrance and ended up instead at the Gabrielson Natatorium and its regulation Olympic diving well.

The Bulldogs have done this before, but what they didn’t expect was what they saw once they got inside. Sitting in a chair atop the 10-meter high dive (that’s 33 feet) was Richt. And he wasn’t there just for show. After jestering and toying with his jeering players, he whipped off his t-shirt, gave a Hulk Hogan flex pose, stepped to the edge of the platform, turned backward, then executed a near-flawless back layout.

The players went crazy and began diving into the pool from different angles and off all the diving boards. Thirty minutes later, they boarded the buses and headed back top reality. An 8:30 p.m. practice awaits them this evening.

“You could say we had a good time,” Richt said. “We’ve been working hard, we haven’t missed a day, haven’t missed a practice and it’s been hot as we all know with record temperatures I kind of ruined it there at the end when I told them we were going to practice tonight. But it will be real light and it should be a lot cooler.”

Richt said he hasn’t executed such a dive in at least three years but used to do it all the time off a bridge growing up back in Boca Raton.

“I’ve been visualizing it for about two days because I knew we were going to do this,” he said. “ Actually I was thinking about sneaking in last night and practicing because I knew there’d be a lot of cameras and people here. But I couldn’t get the time, so I did a lot of praying and positive visualization and it came out pretty good.”

By Hersh

August 9, 2007 5:51 PM | Link to this

One thing many of you might be overlooking regarding the running game stats and the facts about winning percentages when we run the ball: Often times when we win we already have a lead and just use the running game to run out the clock and get some reps for the back-ups. Just something to consider before we abandon the pass. CHIP: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK . UGA DOG IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

By godawg

August 9, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this

I hope someone filmed it and will post it on YouTube…

By J Brooks

August 9, 2007 5:59 PM | Link to this

I love this blog!

Do it Chip!

Click here if you hate jean shorts

Go Dawgs

By davedawg

August 9, 2007 6:02 PM | Link to this

I’m so happy Richt is our coach.

By joe

August 9, 2007 6:06 PM | Link to this

Yes, Stewart M. on CNNSI accurately placed the dogs in his breakdown. They are not Kings of college football and never will be. For all you pups, accept it as truth, b/c it hurts so good…you’ll forever be looking up at Bama, Gators and Vols!!!

By NASCARfan

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

Okay, everyone, THIS is why Chip is such a great beat writer. He gets it, he really gets it. He respects the respectful fans and he respects the team he covers. He is a consumate professional at all times, but you can tell he really, really enjoys his job (even in the midst of 103 degrees and 100% humidity).

I’ve made no bones about the fact that I loathe everything about Carter Strickland. But I finally have a better idea of the kind of guy Carter Strickland is.

I was looking through my extensive DVD collection the other night, and picked an old favorite that I hadn’t seen in awhile. I felt it was appropriate, given the absolute disgrace that happened in the baseball the other night. I pulled out and watched 61()*.

Now, I hate the Yankees with a passion, but this a great baseball movie which stays about 95% true to the real story behind the chase for 61 in 1961 between Maris and Mantle. The guys playing Mantle and Maris (Thomas Jane and Barry Pepper (the sniper from Saving Private Ryan) respectively) are great and the story is great. Unfortunately, the wrap-around story with Mark McGwire has now ben tarnished beyond all recognition. But the movie is still great, showing 100% natural ballplayers (well, Mick was drunk a lot) putting all they had to chase down the ghost of Ruth.

Anyway, in the movie, there are a bunch of beat writers covering the chase, and they focus on two of them, mainly. One is a guy like Chip, very professional, but you can tell he likes the guys he covered. The other guy is a jerk who takes every quote out of context and is always making snide, disrespectful remarks and stories, and you just want to punch him in the face over and over and over again. That is the kind of guy that Carter Strickland is.

He’s a small-minded, petty jerk looking for the negative angle, and doing everything he can to tear down the guys he covers (witness his latest on Caleb King over on rivals.com).

Also, it must be noted, that Chip’s consumate professionalism is a direct correlation to his attending the Grady College of Journalism. I don’t know where Carter went to journalism school (maybe he took correspondence courses from the Univeristy of Phoenix), but he definately does not reflect well on his school.

So thanks, Chip, once again. We’re lucky to have you, especially in the face of the guy that you have to counterbalance. We’d be better off without him, but if we didn’t have you to balance out Strickland, I know I would refuse to ever read the AJC again.

By A-ville Ranger

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

Chip I’m not going to beat this to death but it sounds like Troupe is in the plans for this season.You say there isn’t room for Hill who you say looks like maybe the best athlete on the field.Troupe doesn’t bring anything unique.I can think of half a dozen guys with similar abilities.Hill on the other hand can play a hybrid TE/WR game nobody other than perhaps Durham and maybe one of the TEs can come close to.I think he could be a top safty valve and much more.It just seems to me he would add a dimension that could help open the field for the offense.

By godawg

August 9, 2007 6:12 PM | Link to this

J Brooks, thanks for that. I loved it!

By John

August 9, 2007 6:14 PM | Link to this

Andrew Williams #47 is still playing. He is a beast on kick offs. I think he had over 10 tackles last year and he is always around the ball out there. I think this could translate over to defense. He had that great spring game and then tore his ACL but that has not slowed him down on kickoffs. I wonder if it is because he is not on scholarship? I think he should be given a chance.

By NYC Dawg

August 9, 2007 6:28 PM | Link to this

J Brooks, Best song ever. Captures everythign about being a Dawg fan in one song. Thanks -

By Forever_UGA

August 9, 2007 6:35 PM | Link to this

I can’t tell you how much I(we)appreciate all of the info, Chip. Keep up the awesome job!!!

godawg/NASCAR, Yeah, Mandel’s an IDIOT for writing that article. If we use his logic, then South Carolina should be a top tier team, b/c Spurrier is known more nationally than CMR. Once again, IDIOT

Caredog.. Seems that the only solution that you would have would be to just not practice at all, which isn’t going to happen. I think we all know about players succumbing to heat stroke in the past and caution should(and I”m sure will) be taken, but let the boys practice. May I suggest www.midol.com?? Good luck with that

By UGAisgreat

August 9, 2007 6:36 PM | Link to this

Chip I have heard that Thomas Flowers is now starting over Asher. Chester Adams hurt his ankle and Brandon Wood has hurt his back. Have you heard that yet?

By UGAisgreat

August 9, 2007 6:36 PM | Link to this

Chip I have heard that Thomas Flowers is now starting over Asher. Chester Adams hurt his ankle and Brandon Wood has hurt his back. Have you heard that yet?

By UGAisgreat

August 9, 2007 6:37 PM | Link to this

Chip I have heard that Thomas Flowers is now starting over Asher. Chester Adams hurt his ankle and Brandon Wood has hurt his back. Have you heard that yet?

By AltamahaDawg

August 9, 2007 6:41 PM | Link to this

Oh I’m sure Fulmer can do a backward 10 meter in the layout position.

By TOPDOG

August 9, 2007 6:45 PM | Link to this

Thanks Chip You Da Man Keep Up Da Good Work “GOOOOOOOO DAWGSSSSSSS”

By I like spooning

August 9, 2007 6:47 PM | Link to this

It’s so hot, even the QB’s aren’t spooning!!!

By animaldr

August 9, 2007 6:49 PM | Link to this

Where’s caredog now. The compassionate coach of the Dawgs FOOTBALL team lets them swim inside.

Caredog you’ll have to call the DOT, lawn workers and construction companies now. They’re still out in the heat!

By the way- Chip covers Football/sports for a living. So it may be his life.

Boots- my wife is a vet but does not practice either because she reacts to the chemicals. I called her a “house wife” once but she prefers to be called (politically correct- I guess) a “stay at home vet”.

Chip- this is the best preseason coverage I have seen.

GO DAWGS!

By animaldr

August 9, 2007 6:52 PM | Link to this

Altamaha- Fulmer should take that stunt to the red neck games! If he can’t do the backward 10M layout a big fat belly flop will do.

By AltamahaDawg

August 9, 2007 6:54 PM | Link to this

Nascarfan, lil buddy……..its 23 days till kickoff. Jump off the fire Carter Strickland train and join us here in happy town. You seem very well versed in many different areas. I sort of guess you are not quite at the stage with bills, and mortgages, and added responsibilities yet? Enjoy those days. Why soak in bad carma? Its 23 days brother! Focus! And for all of us who do have those anchors, its not real cool to see you try to mess with another mans job. If you dont like the job he does, thats perfectly fine. I certainly have not appreciated a few of his comments either. However, for all you know he is doing exactly what his editor asks of him.

By reality check

August 9, 2007 7:04 PM | Link to this

No caredog, I don’t run on hot asphalt in bare feet. What a stupid thing for you to suggest.

Certainly it is sad when someone dies and of course I have compassion for the 30 who lost loved ones to heat stroke.

Maybe you haven’t heard, but there is an epidemic in obesity in this country that is killing hundreds of thousands of people a year. Do you think their survivors are sad when that happens? Exercising vigorously in heat requires some precautions, but I’ve done it all my life, will continue to do it and will live better and longer for it.

Stay in your air conditioned environment and have a bon bon.

By AltamahaDawg

August 9, 2007 7:05 PM | Link to this

So let me get this right. The average fan in Montana is familiar with rockytop and checkered endzone BUT wouldn’t know the “G” or Uga dog?

I guess if JoePa retires, then PennState’s actually football program might matter in how its perceived?

I think I could beat the logic of that article up all day.

By AltamahaDawg

August 9, 2007 7:28 PM | Link to this

reality check, come on. Never? You’ve never barefooted the blacktop? Not even to go out and see if your Seal Bludgeon quarterly newsletter was in the mailbox?

By animaldr

August 9, 2007 7:32 PM | Link to this

This SI- mandel article is very intersting but very flawed.

He uses the most recognized symbol for each program but does not do the same for UGA. The best example would be to take Uga (along with Joe Pa) to the room with 100 montana fans. Now I’ll make you a bet that a bunch of the Montana fans don’t listen to his questions because they are down on the floor taking pictures with an obscure “dawg” that was named college football’s most recognizable NATIONAL mascot by Mandel’s magazine.

Now dawg fan that I am- there is still a pecking order in college football. But first you must not over rate the recent past. Then you will see 2 programs that historically overshadow the rest. But only two. They are Notre Dame and Alabama.

But who care’s- GO DAWGS!

By Huskdawg

August 9, 2007 7:34 PM | Link to this

Caredog,…..Reality,Animal, Alt,Cuz, Spanky, NAS, I too was at Quantico(OCS in ‘83)and we did everything but march in formation on black flag days(over 100deg) Like my prior brothers have said, if you are conditioned and are smart(meaning you keep yourself hydrated)then this heat only makes you hot. It doesn’t give you heat exhaustion. Caredog, I’ve practiced football in this heat, in the deep south, in high school and college. Some of the deaths you’ve mentioned have probably been high shool guys, or college guys that might not have been evaluated properly. While being extremely unfortunate to the families, the guys that lost their lives in practice……I’m guessing that they loved FOOTBALL! And I don’t think the good Lord woul’ve took them if it wasn’t their time. This is life dude. In addition to being a Marine, I was also a police officer for 11 years. Every morning when I woke up, I wondered if I was going to see my family that evening….but it didn’t stop me from doing what I knew I had to do. I had a passion for the job, just like players have a passion for the field. The NCAA has so many rules for summer practice, it’s a fluke when someone dies on the practice field. Your concerns are duly noted, but if we went with your theory, we wouldn’t have a military or a police force. Is that what you want?

By Buck in the NW

August 9, 2007 7:37 PM | Link to this

I’m sure everyone has read the story about Tony Wilson by now. Take his ‘tude, add a little Figgins in the mix, a dash of Aron White and some of our receivers might get the idea that this is the season to be “hiitin & catchin”.

By NASCARfan

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

Altamaha, come on, it’s fun beating the fire Carter Strickland dog… beating it until it’s dead… I heard Michael Vick wanted in on that action… ah, thank you very much!

Yes, I may be in school, but trust me, all of the stress that goes with school is multiplied with bills and many, many adult responsibilities.

Shoot, I can’t remember the last time I had more than one beer in a sitting.

But Stew Mandel can take his opinions and shove ‘em where the sun don’t shine. He’s a moron.

By longtimedawg

August 9, 2007 8:00 PM | Link to this

I know it’s early but the news sounds good over in god’s country. If everybody stays healthy and we fill some holes early….sec better look out….the DAWGS are going to make some noise. Also,The young pup reshad Jones sounds like a winner.

By Uncle Dave

August 9, 2007 8:30 PM | Link to this

I just submitted a response to the Mandel article. Her it is, as I do not know if it will make the cut on their site:

Oh man… where is a bulldog to begin? First, let me tell you why Georgia fans do not cry like babies to replace Mark Richt. He is man of integrity, and we know it. We know that something is building in Athens, and anyone with a brain knows it. We know that our time is coming. Jim Donnan won just as many games ( bowl games every year) and he is long gone… think about it. To assert that Georgia fans are OK with mediocrity is an obvious inflamatory swipe at a group that you smugly take satisfaction in belittling. Your argument is predicated on the assumption that people in Montana think Peyton Manning and say ” oooh pretty!” Ok, if we have to get the stupid vote to be in your little club, would they recognize our mascot UGA, or perhaps Herschel Walker? I am so disappointed. I like you Stewart, but you have lost your mind. Your article exemplifies everything that is wrong about the system. I am sure that such ridiculous classifications similar to those that you make influence the opportunities available for good teams who do not earn the rank of kings in your little world. That is why Louisville is fighting an uphill battle. I know that people nationally adhere to such stupidity in their perception of teams from other regions, but I expect more from you. Put the glass pipe down man. Penn State and Tennessee? Based on history, I assume? As a loyal Georgia fan it pains me to say this, but Georgia Tech has an infinitely richer football tradition and history than either of those schools. Check the bowl records and the national championships. I can see that Georgia has no right to claim any dominance and it absolutely kills us, but we maintain faith and we bide our time. With Mark richt, we know that we are very close to something special. What was Florida before Spurrier? How will people view Georgia after Richt?

By joe

August 9, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this

Hey Uncle D, wake up and smell the stench coming from your pits…Yes, Penn St and Tennessee are further ahead of good old UGA, because if you look at say, I don’t know, the last 50 years, those two schools year in and year out win 8,9, 10, 11, 12 sometimes 13 games a year as UT did when they won it all in ‘98. Sure, they’ll slip up and have one down year every so often as most teams do. However, pretty much the entire decade of the 90’s was way down for UGA. That is why Stewart and most sensible college football fans won’t rank UGA as a “king.” Richt appears to have you back on the right track, but don’t go patting yourself on the shorts just yet. Let’s see what he can do with a team this year that has many many holes to fill, esp. in the O-line and back 7. And to say Ga Tech has more tradition than Penn St and TN just shows how much you don’t know about college football. Woof…

By AltamahaDawg

August 9, 2007 9:04 PM | Link to this

NCF, I didnt mean school not stressful. Its all relative. Just trying to get you focused on the bigger picture.

By reality check

August 9, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this

Alt, who told you about that Seal Bludgeon quarterly thing? I was trying to keep that quiet, dang it.

And, no, I do not go barefoot to my mailbox. I wear hobnail boots.

By Uncle Dave

August 9, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

Joe: Stench from my pits? Wow, clever retort. You must have worked for hours thinking of that one. In case your little mind did not get it, I do not think UGA belongs in any classification as an upper eschelon team yet.We still suffer from a Ray Goff hangover.. but our time is coming… Fulmer’s and JoPa’s has passed. However, let me say that I have enormous respect for Tennessee and Penn State. I also think that Fulmer might make another run… My anger is over the media driven stupidity that prejudices perception of college football and the power that it wields over bowl game opportunities at the end of the year. You are a poster child for such a point of view. Congratulations! Keep posting. You only skewer yourself on your own inability to express a coherant point of view…. this blog deserves better. Next time at least bring some game… Or better yet, go to a Vol blog.

By t

August 9, 2007 10:09 PM | Link to this

joe….

penn state has like 4 losing seasons this century.

its over for them.

By Cuz

August 9, 2007 10:26 PM | Link to this

godawg, does it not feel good to know we have created the monster known as ther FANS OF CHAN. Yeah Reality started it. But the FANS took a life of it’s owneself after.

This is to all you fans who have wanted to be a part of worship of the greatest mind in the NCAA. Whom am I talking, I’m talking CHAN, babe. And if you can’t understand the FANS OF CHAN, go get a Red Bull in the can. Man oh man. we are talking CHAN.

If I have geechee, Shockem, and Spanky back, then my work is done. godawg. I have nothing to gain but everything to lose. I will only maintain the excellence of your presidency by getting Wareagle and the General in our sacred order. I am looking forward to that upcoming homecoming.

See you then my friend. Chip you are invited.

By Cuz

August 9, 2007 10:35 PM | Link to this

I have no blacktop in the front yard, but if I did I could make more money during Master’s week. Can’t we all just get along to get along. Oh whatever, read this when you are drinking and you will understand.

By SamoanDawg

August 9, 2007 10:38 PM | Link to this

Chip, how’s Big Cheese progression going so far? I saw some pix of him getting his butt chewed by coach Searels. That’s good, I like coach like that who gets all over in your face.

Is Vince Vance pushing Chester Adams for the RT?

Does Clint Boling have a chance to play any this year?

By AltamahaDawg

August 9, 2007 10:56 PM | Link to this

So cuz, about 9:30 in the morning?

By CapeCodDawg

August 9, 2007 11:14 PM | Link to this

It seems everyone is working really hard in camp. So the pool would seem well deserved for the these guys.

GO DAWGS!

By A--ville Ranger

August 9, 2007 11:26 PM | Link to this

HuskDawg How many of the boys at Quantico went 300 lbs or more.I posted a couple of months ago that the increase in size of recruits is getting to be a moral issue.The ball thumping about your days in the sun is entertaining.My stories are of west Ga summer two a days and sep on Paris Island.If they’re going to recruit players who are 20/25% fat and 80 lbs over their healthy weight there is an obligation to not kill them as well…PS I don’t recall any 340 lb guys running in the heat on Paris Island.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 9, 2007 11:28 PM | Link to this

Damn, I have man love for Coach Richt. We could not have a better fit at our University. After years of Ray Goff being over his head and Jimm Donnan not integrating himself with the faith, it is great to see CMR truly gets what it is like to be at UGA. It is great to be a Georgia Bulldog.

By Gen Neyland

August 9, 2007 11:43 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg

Fulmer was a lineman. His speciality would be a belly—buster…30 ft board, 10 ft board or off the side of a kiddee pool…Sorry Big Dawg…Which brings up this bit of nonsense. Do ex—OL make good HC’s..? Fulmer hasn’t done badly in his tenure but most HC’s come from other positions. Just a wag from a beer driven thought…

By Sautee Dawg

August 9, 2007 11:59 PM | Link to this

STEW MANDEL

100 people in Montana wouldn’t know the G on the Georgia helmet as being from Georgia. Would those same 100 people from Montana know what the SI on the cover of his magazine stood for? Probally not. No disrespect to the 100 people from Montana. Come on Stew you can come up with a better response than that.

By Gen Neyland

August 10, 2007 12:02 AM | Link to this

Does anbody have the current status of # 39..?

By yellowblood

August 10, 2007 12:33 AM | Link to this

Did anyone hear Jim Rome slam the SEC following Spurrier’s tirade this week ? Rome said: ” when has anyone been refused admission to an SEC school ? ” It was embarrasing.

By desertdawg

August 10, 2007 12:52 AM | Link to this

A lot of folks ready to roll thats for sure. Its hot every where!! Its called SUMMER. Anyway, its good to see the posts— Dawgs and ASU have a home & home starting next year—-come to Mesa and we will have a good time!! GO DAWGS

By hamdawg

August 10, 2007 1:04 AM | Link to this

Jim Rome? Isn’t he Mandell’s buddy?

By ConyersDawg

August 10, 2007 1:23 AM | Link to this

hey guys, I heard Searls and Bobo’s relationship has really clicked and both are committed to establishing the Run this year.

This is grat news for us that have complained about inconsistincey. I really think you are going to see Lump and Brown have a Maroney/Barber (rb’s at minnasota 3 years ago) type year at RB.

T. Brown had 2 80 yard TD’s today as well according to Stafford.

By shane

August 10, 2007 3:02 AM | Link to this

thats good news conyersdawg,glad to hear the assts are on one page. i loved the article on tony wilson,our team could use a little attitude,as long as it doesn’t bring stupid penalties. i had an anger problem when i started hs ball,fights on the field etc. running windsprints after practice when everybody else hit the showers taught me anger management rather quickly. also thanks to whoever posted about the ledger-enquirer site,much good info there.

By Buck in the NW

August 10, 2007 6:40 AM | Link to this

godawg, I wish to submit a request to the admissions of the Board members of the FOC club. I propose that we ask Big Dawg to join our club. I realize that he doesn’t live om the Left Coast but a dawg is a Good Dawg.

By old timer

August 10, 2007 7:17 AM | Link to this

Thanks Chip. I’ve been a DOGGIE since 1943.I’m 77 yrs old and i think this is the most exciting time i have ever looked forward to our upcoming season.I am so sad that Milton “DAWG” Davis is not here to share our expections.

By D.Ellis

August 10, 2007 7:45 AM | Link to this

godawg-Thank you for my membership…I will pledge my unwaving love and support of the DAWGS for life…today…I consider myself the luckiest man on the planet. I am from Paulding County GA. Just wanna say hello and a GO DAWGS in 07/08…I will begin the Stafford for Heisman campaign after the annual beatdown of the Lamecocks.

Chip would like to know how C. Durham looks at WR…I think we should take advantage of his height in the red zone. Play action is going to be a nasty weapon this year. Thanks for the updates….

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 10, 2007 8:27 AM | Link to this

Jim Rome? To me he is irrelevant. His fast talking putting the “smakc” on you vibe is his way of overcoming still being Chris Everett.

Chip,

Being in Charleston SC we are curious what kind of season our kid, Marcus Howard from Hanahan is going to have. Could you give us your idea of his role this season. Thanks.

By DawgSqueeze

August 10, 2007 8:40 AM | Link to this

You guys enjoy playing with yourselves today. Remember, only 23 days until reality.

By DawgSqueeze

August 10, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this

You guys enjoy playing with yourselves today. Only 23 more days to do this. Then reality sets in. You should really call yourselves “The Bulldog Imagination”

By Vince

August 10, 2007 8:57 AM | Link to this

Hey Mark:

Good call on having some fun at the pool for practice. Having a lot of fun, team bonding experiences, will built team spirit and have great benefits on and off the field.

Good call!

Vince

By re: heat

August 10, 2007 9:06 AM | Link to this

How hot is it in “bag-dad”? (with about 50# of gear and long sleeved clothes…trying to dodge IEDs)

Wonder do they call timeout???

By DawgByte

August 10, 2007 9:36 AM | Link to this

As a fellow journalist I’d be interested in Chip weighing in on Stewart Mandel’s mult-tier college program stature.

As a Dawg fan it hurts to be placed in the Baron category. However, objectively speaking I think Mandel is accurate and correct. Mandel’s position is primarily based on country-wide perceptions and awareness. People in Montana are going to have a lot more awareness of programs like Notre Dame, Michigan, USC and Penn State than they are of UGA - that’s just a fact.

Richt and Damon Evans have an opportunity to make a positive impact on this awareness gap. Coaching longevity, consistent success and national exposure based on an out of conference schedule that includes opponents outside of the Southeast will go a long way to placing UGA in elite program status and nationwide recognition. Just because we here in the DawgNation are rapid about our program doesn’t mean that people in East Bumble Idaho have any clue as to the goings on in Athens Georgia.

Trust me, UGA will get there… success breads exposure and exposure is the only criteria separating us from the King tier.

By Spanky

August 10, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this

Wow, DawgSqueeze, that was so informative and witty!! Gee willikers!..Bulldog Imagination!…That’s freakin’ brilliant! Ooh,….here’s an idea: You,..and your little comments….should waddle over to the techie blog, where other stupid little attempts at humor and barbing, go to die! How ‘bout that, sport?

Okay, on to football! Chip, I saw this guy on the second team defense at the WLB position,..Benjamin Boyd? I think he wore a #57. He looked pretty tough! Do you know anything about him?

By Spanky

August 10, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this

Wow, DawgSqueeze, that was so informative and witty!! Gee willikers!..Bulldog Imagination!…That’s freakin’ brilliant! Ooh,….here’s an idea: You,..and your little comments….should waddle over to the techie blog, where other stupid little attempts at humor and barbing, go to die! How ‘bout that, sport?

Okay, on to football! Chip, I saw this guy on the second team defense at the WLB position(G-day),..Benjamin Boyd? I think he wore a #57. He looked pretty tough! Do you know anything about him?

By Gen Neyland

August 10, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

Question for the CEO or the CFO of FOC…Is this a basic commodity and a privately held LLC bearing gains for the past 6—7 years..? Sounds like a winner to me and I’d like in…Just don’t ask me to denounce anything Orange from Tennessee…

By Buck in the NW

August 10, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

DawgSqueeze, you’re right because I AM DAWG IMAGINATION! See Boy what you dont get is it’s whens all things are equal, it takes imagination to separate winners from losers. And I Buck in th NW, who is president of the western division of FOC, declare you correct be cause the Dawg Nation have the Imagination to know how t0 win….BTW, what school do you represent? A log cabin in Montana?

By Chip Towers

August 10, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

Attempted answers to some queries:

UGAisGreat — I accidentally left off he injuries to Chester Adams (ankle) and Brandon Wood (back). Richt indicated neither was serious. However, Wood was really hurting after the morning practice and walked like an 85-year-old man to the training room. But I’m sure Courson will get him fixed up… . And, no, Thomas Flowers is not starting ahead of Asher Allen. Richt said yesterday they are not making any depth chart moves at this point but are merely working a lot of people in with the first and second teams. So Flowers COULD move ahead but nothing’s in stone just yet… .

A-ville — You’re right that Troupe has been very impressive. But I still believe, and this is mainly my opinion, that his contributions will come on special teams. He’s not likely to unseat the nine people ahead of him on the depth chart… .

Samoan — Cheese is doing fine. He’s their best lineman. And I would say absolutely not on Vince Vance at right tackle. Vance is having a hard time right now. Maybe eventually, but not before the first game… . And I talked to Cheese yesterday and he was really bragging on Clint Boling. Boling is easily the biggest surprise of camp so far… .

D.Ellis and others — First you need to get his name right. It’s KRIS Durham. And Kris is doing fine. He’ll be in the WR rotation and play a lot. Good inside possession receiver. But that’s where they plan to make some hay with Massaquoi this season… .

LowCountry — Marcus Howard, if he’s able to do what he’s been doing in camp and spring, will be one of the big surprises in the league this year. He’s undersized but REAL quick. He’ll get to the quarterback once or twice for sure… .

Spanky — Benjamin Boyd is one of those priceless walk-on contributors. He played in every game last season on special teams and is an scholar acaddemically. He’ll get a few snaps at linebacker as well but Georgia won’t be depending on him. He’s a junior and may well earn a scholly before it’s over.

By HoopsDawg

August 10, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

I know Football is all the focus right now, but I am sending in my BEF contributions today for Basketball and was wondering if Chip had any info on how Mike Mercer’s recovery is going. I saw on ESPN that we will be in the Rainbow classic this year so the early schedule should be entertaining and tough with ZAGA and possibly Wisconsin on the road. Whatever happened with the rumor of possibly playing DUKE in NY.

By Spanky

August 10, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

Thanks Chip!!

By shane

August 10, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this

i have noticed that there are many veterans on this blog so i have a request of you. i lost a good friend a few days ago,a decorated vietnam vet[special forces]who took his own life. i would hope any of you that are having problems will get some help and not let things go too far. if you are not too busy at around 5[1700 for you vets]lift a glass and offer a toast to “absent friends”. also say a prayer for my friend and his family. i am sorry if i brought anyone down,but some thigs are more important than football.

By gator the dog catcher

August 10, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

Richt is just a regular ole Greg Lugayness isn’t he?! I heard the Urban tried the same dive last week, but couldn’t get rotated due to the weight of his National Championship ring.

Cuz - what’s going on? Haven’t heard from you in awhile. Hope all is well in the CSRA!

By abnrangerwcib

August 10, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

Shane, He will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.

By Spanky

August 10, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this

Shane,…I will certainly do it. I also offer my condolences to you and your friend’s family…..God Speed!~

By Gen Neyland

August 10, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

shane

Veterans like your friend and his family ( extended and personal ) are in my prayers every day. Am sorry for your loss…and may God bless them all…

By ConyersDawg

August 10, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this

The most important part of being a FOC is your undying support for Chan.

I love that guy. I also miss Reggie Ball already. I guess we will hear all this new guy stuff this year when we play them. But one thing that has not changed and got locked up for more years is my hero Chan Gailey.

Here’s to 7 in a row!

By Buck in the NW

August 10, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

They just do have fun, don’t they. si.com has a great article about the Reptiles. No problem with that because they won it all in ‘06; however, they start talking about Tebow. What has the writer fascinated is the fact that Tebow isn’t like the rest of the players. He doesn’t walk across the field they have a golf cart so he can ride. I’m not making this up just go to si.com and read.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 10, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this

Thank you Chip. Dawg Nation appreciates your hard work…Watching the Dawgs practice. You lucky devil! LOL!

By shane

August 10, 2007 2:40 PM | Link to this

thanks for your thoughts and prayers guys,some of us are going to our favorite watering hole where our friend would show up about five every day and have a drink in his honor,if possible lift a glass whereever you are and join us. now back to football,chip,i asked about logan gray,how is he doing? has he recovered from mono well enough to take part in drills? if so,is he at qb and how does he look? he seems to be a heck of an athlete. i am glad to hear boling is doing well. we should be having a real battle at wideout,with bailey back and troupe,wilson,and henderson in the mix. i read the si article,who cares what 100 people in montana think. i am not sure there are 100 people in montana anyway,maybe they were including sheep. a new state motto,montana,where the men are men,and the sheep are scared!

By AltamahaDawg

August 10, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this

UM couldnt do it, and that made him cry.

By Dorsey Hill

August 10, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this

With respect to the Stewart Mandel thing two things struck me:

1) If you look at the “Kings” and then the “Barons” I think you’d have to say that we’d be the next to go in. So it was kinda frustrating being on the cusp as it were.

2) I would have felt a lot better about it if Tennessee hadn’t been “astrerisked” in. Sure they had a good run in the late-90’s but were second fiddle to UF the entire time. Their 1980’s were as bad as Georgia’s 1990’s. Hell we beat ‘em 44-0 in 1982 and I don’t know that such a whooping has been put on us like that in the last 30 years. We were more dominant from 1980-1983 than they have been since and we’ve been more consistent since 1997 than they have. I guess my point is that either we both move up or we both stay at the 2nd tier. I’m not saying that we’re MORE deserving, but certainly we are AS deserving.

I do think that once we get that ring again (soon I hope) that we are very close to clearly being first tier. Very few teams have won more games than us over the last 10 years and it just looks like its going to get better.

By Boots

August 10, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

Chip, do you see Weston winning his spot back, or is he locked up in a back-up role? Oh, and I think the team would have REALLY been fired up if you had thrown Carter’s butt off the 30m platform in to the pool.

Cuz & Animaldr, we need to plan a tailgate party for all the bloggers. My son & daughter are up there in school on scholarships (thank the Lord), but at times I feel like just selling my business and moving up to Athens for good. I could host it at my house!!

Go Dawgs!

By animaldr

August 10, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this

Boots- That’s what we did! I’ve got two kids here as well. Y’all let me know what game.

By Vince

August 10, 2007 8:43 PM | Link to this

Preciate the UPdates Chip. Glad the Dawgs are excited this year.

I get the feeling the spirit is upbeat and the coaching is superb and the talent is really good.

Vince

By Vince

August 10, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

Who is Big Cheese?

Vince

By SamoanDawg

August 11, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Vince,

Big Cheese is Chester Adams #67… from Alabama.

Thanks for the updates Chip.

By I-DOG

August 12, 2007 6:23 PM | Link to this

yellowblood,

I’ll answer Jim Rome’s question for you: When has anyone been refused admission to an SEC School?

In the last couple of years, there have been multiple examples at UGA. Michael Grant was denied admission for getting suspended in hs, alledgedly, for having consentual sex on school grounds with a girl his age.

Chaney was denied admission because of suspicion on his SAT score, after his score went up a lot.

Both would have been accepted to tech in a heartbeat, if they had decided to go there.

By Derrick smith

August 15, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

How is freshman Vance Cuff performing so far. He was a superb athlete and student at Colquitt Co High School in Moultrie GA. I think he is going to be a great edition to the bulldogs. He has superior speed and agility. I hope he gets an opportunity to showcase his talents.