UGA

By DawginLex

August 21, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

First ?

I’m not worried about Bobo or the offense. I believe enough of CMR has rubbed off on him and he will do fine. If the D can get some stops, I don’t think this offense is going to turn the ball over as much as last year.

That equals more “W’s”

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 21, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

Visiting Fan,

This is why it is hard to game plan for us this past offseason. Alot of weapons, but how will they be used. Will it be Lumpkin, Moreno, Brown..will Sutherland get more touches. Will Sean Baily be the big time downfield threat we thought he would be. Will we see Henderson have more touches now he is on the outside?

You see we know what you are. A very skilled offensive team no doubt, but it is easy to watch game film to iagnose how to contain you. Our offense will be ran by a 1st year co-ordinator and a developing Sophomore Quarterback.

It will be a great challenge for our defense,but one Coach Martinez will have our ‘boys up for.

By dawg

August 21, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

First!

By My View

August 21, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

Chip. Of all the talk that I’m hearing, none seems to be about the DE’s. That troubles me because a lack of pass rush can be devastating to a defense. Is this a case where no news is good news, or are very few plays being made from that position.

By TWILB Dawg

August 21, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

I don’t think we will see that much change from the last several years…I do hope however, that we stick with one RB more often, and let that RB find a rythym during the game.

The O-Line will be fine…eventually. We have a great O-Line coach who will use them all to their specific strengths.

GO DAWGS!!!

By bubba

August 21, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

in another year, the offense could….Mr Homer, I done heard that before.

By David

August 21, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

Southerland is a blocking back and might catch a few passes but he’s not going to help move the ball any better than the running backs do. He’s slow and muscle through SEC linebackers. I expect teams to pile up a lot of sacks especially after attrition starts to set in on the O line. It will be similar to when David Greene got planted in the grass every other play when he had an inexperienced O line a few years back. If they can avoid injury (already unlikely) they might fare well…

By Heads Up

August 21, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

I hope everyone likes screens and draws…

By Kendell

August 21, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

Georgia will be ok!!! Its too much talent in Athens not to have a great season. UGA would have won 11 games last yr if Andy Bailey would have made them kicks against Vandy and UK!! Our Dawgs will have another 10 wins or more season.. Go Dawgs!!!

By joe

August 21, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this

If the experts are picking UGA’s o-line to be the best one in years, my question is what the heck are they basing that on? I mean come on already…4 freshman and 1 senior to start? In the SEC, that spells disaster. You can’t make holes for the backs with that kind of personnel on your line and you can’t keep the D lines and blitzing linebackers/safety’s off Stafford. That stink smells bad…0-2…woof.

By georgiagirl

August 21, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this

i have one of them plates on the front of my civic sport that says “G irl”.

that thing is so cool. i rule the trailer park.

By somesuchdawg

August 21, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

Hard to gameplan for us? Stunt and blitz an inexperienced OL, dont look for the RB’s to catch any passes coming out of the backfield, try to be in position to catch the ball bouncing off the receivers’ face-masks, and ignore our TE. I think most SEC D’s can handle that litany of exercises. Maybe Bobo will go the opposite way of Richt’s play-calling, though, so maybe we can mix it up some and actually make teams guess for a change.

By Dorsey Hill

August 21, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

Chip,

As I recall, Zeier beat out Senior Greg Talley and Junior Preston Jones. Which one of those guys were beloved? Both of those guys had pretty disappointing careers. I don’t recall many people saying anything but get Zeier in as soon as possible.

By FSSikes

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

31st

By Dawg4life

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

Chip or Carter, Have either of you heard anything indicating that we might use more no-huddle this year. When Richt first took over the program, I thought he implemented the no-huddle very well with David Greene, and it was one of the keys in that huge win at Tennessee (the win that culminated with the P-44 Haynes play). But since Fatty Fulmer complained about the use of the no-huddle, we haven’t been able to use it. Also, I’ve heard that our scarce supply of healthy receivers in recent years have not enabled us to practice no-huddle. But I was just wondering if that was gonna change this year. I see no reason why we wouldn’t be able to successfully execute the no-huddle. If one of you could find out the answer to that question, that’d be awesome!! Inquiring Dawg minds wanna know!

On to the more relevant subject:I personally think the success of our OLine is gonna dictate what will be done. Any O-coordinator will tell you that it all starts up front. If our linemen aren’t gonna be able to protect, then look for more three-step drops and dump-offs to our backs, with more runs used to set up the play-action pass. However, if we prove adept at blocking (which I think will iron itself out by the middle of the first game), look for a more balanced attack. Another way Bobo might want to use his weapons is more of a spread offense to open up the middle of the field.

By Spike

August 21, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this

I will tell you fellas who I think will be a diamond in the rough. Kris Durham. He is tall, lanky and has great hands and can take a hit. He looked great against Va. Tech. You heard it hear first. Woof and GATA.

By A-ville Ranger

August 21, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

I don’t remember ever going into a season with such a wide range of possible outcomes.Is there potential ?… you bet.Are there issues ?… many.So what to make of it all ? Is this group of receivers ready to get the job done ? or are they another bunch of butter fingered guys who can’t run clean routes ? Is the O-line ready to play with the intensity and cohesion needed for success in the SEC ? Can Miller finally clear the cobwebs and get his motor running ? Will the pass rush be there ? Will this defense show up every game or take 3 or 4 off like last season ? Yes there’s lot’s of talent and just as many questions.I see 8 games that are possible losses.On the other hand they all look winnable if most of these questions are answered to the positive .

By Phil Fulmer

August 21, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

All you doggies can start crying now…cause the Vols are going to lay another azz-whooping on you just like last year. The good news is that it won’t be in front of your hometown fans…it will be in beautiful Knoxville!! Georgia SUX!!

By ga dog

August 21, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

i am nervous that we may have two 18 yr olds in the front line, sec def lineman are tenacious, redshirt fresh i feel better about, but i recall bama made it through with their 18yr old left tackle last year, i expect dogs 18 yr old lineman will do the same or better, havercamp should be ready by gametime anyway, dogs getting ready to smash them boys wearing orange

By Carter Strickland

August 21, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

Practice update: Scott Haverkamp and Tanner Strickland were walking better today on those sprained ankles. Haverkamp does not look nearly as bad as he did last week when he sprained his ankle. I only watched the wide receivers for a minute or two but in that time span there were four drops on what were seemingly easy routes. Not for me and you, but for guys who have been doing this for a couple of years now they seemed easy. Mikey Henderson was having a tough time concentrating on the ball. He dropped back-to-back balls before bouncing back and grabbing one. Once again, huge surprise here, but it was scorching hot. Clay Walker, one of the strength and conditioning coaches was saying this is the hottest he can remember it being in his seven years on the job. The hottest it got to during summer conditioning was around 87 or 88 Walker said. It was triple digits on the FieldTurf today. In other news out of the strength and conditioning department graduate assistant Jake Miller has been invited to Olympic training camp in Lake Placid, N.Y. Miller tried out for the bobsled team last week and got the invite. So now Georgia has produced two bobsled Olympians, Herschel Walker and Jake Miller.

By Tville Dawg

August 21, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

Southerland was a very dependable back last year-no reason to think differently this year. He was very impressive when yardage had to muscled or catching short passes in traffic to sustain a drive. Good blocker also. He dropped a couple of passes last year, but who didn’t?

By Tom

August 21, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA WILL DO FINE. THEY WILL ONLY LOOSE THREE GAMES TO TENNESSEE, FLORIDA AND AUBURN.

By snowgator

August 21, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

Georgia will finish second to the gators.The streak will continue 16 out of 18! Go Gators!!

By GW

August 21, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

I can’t help but believe that even freshmen on the OL will be a drastic improvement over #72 that was a Sr. last year. He must have been a lifetime starter but thankfully he’s gone.

By TybeeDawg

August 21, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Good question about the no huddle…I think we might see more of that this year. However a young and inexperienced O line might prevent that. Chip, I think more needs to be written about Southerland. He is an excellent full back with GREAT hands. He may catch 25-30 passes this year. He will be a big key to the offense.

By Spike

August 21, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

Fat Fulmer… You are right about one thing. The game being in Knoxville, will be an a$$ whipping. Yours. Remember the Dawgs have won the last three in a row at Neyland. So that home field advantage smack doesn’t work with us.

By GATOR

August 21, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

You gotta be kidding me…’juggernaut’…the dawgs o-line is silly-putty at best, they have no dominant back, receivers that can’t catch, and an over-rated quarterback…the dawgs will be 1-2 headed in to Tuscaloosa…if they are lucky…it’s gonna be a horrible year for UGA, in which, like 15 of the last 17 years, they lose to the….GATORS!!!!!!

By Big Dawg

August 21, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

Phat Phil,

You had better concentrate on Cal. otherwise you will be returning from California with your head down and your tail between your legs. BTW I believe we have owned you in Knoxville lately.

Go Dawgs

By Lane

August 21, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

IF THE OL PERFORMS AND STAFFORD HAS MATURED AS INDICATED, there will be no offensive problems. Also, we need to recruit 3 to 5 offensive lineman this year to ensure, there are no shortfalls in the future - this has been a problem since MR’s 1st year. Guys have left voluntarily, dismissed, injured or have not worked out. Convinced, this has cost us wins!!!

By A-ville Ranger

August 21, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

Lane That O-line cycle is due to replacing the whole line every three to four years.I hope they work enough guys in that aren’t T oe R freshmen to break the pattern or we’ll be looking at the same problem in 2011.To me we should try to have two or fewer starters from the same eligibility remaining..

By mutt fan

August 21, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

I don’t see how the “UGA offense iffy” title on the main page relates to this article…..

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 21, 2007 5:14 PM | Link to this

Phil Fulmer,

You gonna lay one on us like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2nDpTkJm7k

Remember Mark Richt OWNS Knoxville baby!

By Mike T.

August 21, 2007 5:20 PM | Link to this

an over-rated quarterback

He’s better than Tebow. Tebow is the one over rated. Stafford’s got a solid year under his belt. Tebow played only in choice situations.

By DawgScoop

August 21, 2007 5:21 PM | Link to this

I’d hardly say Joe T3 was beloved…more like a glorified punt protector that happened to have family ties to the program…

By Chip Towers

August 21, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this

MyView, you just haven’t been listening. Coaches are happy with Rod Battle and Marcus Howard and Demarcus Dobbs is breating a buzz here lately… .

Come on now, Dorsey Hill, everybody loved Talley and wanted him to do well… .

Not sure about the no-huddle but Richt had moved away from that since new rules put limitations on just how fast you could go. You never know tho.

By reality check

August 21, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

When Georgia runs the ball 60% of the time or more we win.

Last year the statistics were very revealing. The games we won, we ran 60% of the time on average. The games we lost we ran 52% of the time. Two of those losses - Tennessee and Kentucky - were poorly called games. The running game was working, but we abandoned it and started turning the ball over something fierce.

The last 3 games - arguably our best performances of the year - we ran the ball 62% of the time. The turnover margin went from positive to negative and we also turned the season around.

Georgia will be much improved on offense this year - Stafford is no longer an untried rookie, the receivers are showing signs of maturity, and hopefully we will have coutu back. Last year’s Offensive performance was an aberration for the Richt era. This year we will be back, and I still think we do better when we run at least 60% of the time.

By DirtyDawg

August 21, 2007 5:44 PM | Link to this

Tebow’ll be on the sidelines wearing a baseball hat after a few games. Sure the kid’s big and strong, but in games last year (including with us) when he was really hit a few times by a defense intent on knocking his ‘** off’, all of a sudden he didn’t look quite so big and so strong. In fact he looked more like he was looking for a place to fall down.

Besides the UF fans are all creamy over some freshman - red or real - that truly ‘fits’ Urban’s system, whatever that is.

By sobedawg

August 21, 2007 5:51 PM | Link to this

Nothing to worry about, DawgNation…our fellas will be fine…they will exceed many expectations…HEY! And don’t forget to watch AJ GREEN and SUMMERVILLE on ESPN this SATURDAY…WOOF! sobedawg

By ugastudent

August 21, 2007 5:51 PM | Link to this

haverkamp was walking around campus today fine, only had his ankle taped. wasnt sporting the boot he wore last week

By geechee

August 21, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this

With the Dogs’ schedule this year, opening with OK State and then playing the Cocks, we certainly won’t have to wait very long to know what kind of team we are going to have.

GO DOGS

By David

August 21, 2007 6:06 PM | Link to this

You know, correlation does not imply causation. Maybe we win the games in which we run more because we CAN run more. Sometimes you have to go to plan B when you get behind in a game. The scoreboard dictates the gameplan most of the time. I’m not for running Lumpkin into the back of the O line 30 times a game if it isn’t working or we’re down by 3 touchdowns…

By godawg

August 21, 2007 6:09 PM | Link to this

Tennessee has installed a no-huddle and Phil was on the radio today saying they will use it a lot.

By physicsDawg

August 21, 2007 6:14 PM | Link to this

*By David

August 21, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

Southerland is a blocking back and might catch a few passes…*

David, You’re an idiot. Do you mean the same Brannan Southerland that lead the 2006 Dawgs in touchdowns, and in total scoring. Or is there a 4th stringer on the team with the same name?

By innocent bystander

August 21, 2007 6:15 PM | Link to this

Note to Phil Fullmer:Georgia has beaten more Top Ten teams at Neyland Stadium in the 21rst Century than UT.

By 2007

August 21, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this

The reports out of Gainsville don’t look promising for Tebow. Can’t hit his targets and pulls the ball down to quick. However don’t worry Florida fans, he should be a solid fullback. I don’t think you know how good you had it with Leak (one of the best pure College QB’s) ever in my opinion even tho I hated him. Yet, yall wanted to run him out of town because he didn’t wear Jean Shorts like Tebow. Anyway looking forward to playing Florida this year if they haven’t benched him yet, that fumble against us last year was a thing of beauty.

By Michael G

August 21, 2007 6:19 PM | Link to this

Chip,

I have asked this question the last couple of days without getting a response, so I’ll try again. Can you tell us if Stafford has developed some “touch” to his passes. He overthrew deep balls last year by not putting enough air under it, and the short passes tended to be thrown very hard making several passes uncatchable.

Any feedback you can give would be appreciated.

By David

August 21, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

I mean the same Brannan Southerland who is put in when they yank Lumpkin when it’s 1st and goal and and less than a yard left. Don’t you think one of the talented running backs could muster three inches?

By Matt

August 21, 2007 6:21 PM | Link to this

If CMR will let Bobo be Bobo we might just see a faint glimpse of maroon and gold when the offense has the ball…The scoreboard will be “bright” this year men. GO DAWGS!!

By 59bulldawg

August 21, 2007 6:22 PM | Link to this

I sure hope the O-line is going to be as good as advertised. But I can’t help but be a little worried. Although in recent years our numbers there have been few, those that we’ve had have had great potential. Unfortunately many of those potential starters never consistently played and some washed out of the program completely. Durability in the players we’ve recruited for the O-line the past several years has not been good. To be honest, we’ve been “snakebit” there for a while now and the news coming out of Athens … especially regarding Haverkamp … one of the JUCOs expected to play right away … is more than a bit worrisome to me. So I hope the “pups” pegged to start right now will learn quickly, be tough as nails and mean as their “junkyard” great great granddaddies. We’re going to need that if we’re to have a successful season. So “pups” hunker down, GATA, and get me ten!!!

By Big Dawg

August 21, 2007 6:23 PM | Link to this

David,

Neither am I David but if you recall we were running at will against Tennesse when we started throwing and wah lah Lumpkin missed a block and an interception incurred and there you have it. Tennessee scores and the momentum switched to them. It didn’t help that we were in a soft zone with no pressure on Ainge either. The same thing occured in the Vandy and Kentucky games as well.

By I-DOG

August 21, 2007 6:24 PM | Link to this

Tom,

As long as Georgia doesn’t LOSE any games, I’m OK with that. We can LOOSE as many as you want us to.

By David

August 21, 2007 6:34 PM | Link to this

Here’s my football wisdom: We lost to Tennessee because they scored a lot more than we did. Gameplan #1: prevent opposing team from scoring 51 points… 33 points is a great day and should win a football game

By physicsDawg

August 21, 2007 6:47 PM | Link to this

David, I apologize; you’re not an idiot. Post at 6:06 pm was intelligent. You just don’t seem to appreciate Southerland.

By AltamahaDawg

August 21, 2007 6:50 PM | Link to this

Momentum in the TN game? Tn scoring before halftime and then the blocked punt into our endzone (another missed block by Lumpkin, but who is counting) had that game going south long before any pass got picked off.

By Buck in the NW

August 21, 2007 6:54 PM | Link to this

I wonder if some of you didn’t miss the 2nd half of the “CFB” last season. Touches. They won’t be the same as in the past. Touches will = all purpose yds. Yes that means throwing to RB. If our WRs are dropping ball then I can only hope that CMR won’t RS some of those true freshmen who can catch. Being the best WR blocker in the world won’t help if you can’t catch. Let the receivers catch 1st , block 2nd. White, Troupe, Hill or anybody that can catch needs to be on the field. Bobo is building this team around his top talent which is his QB. We’ve got a bit of a break and that is the ‘Pokes interior line is their rebuilding area so that helps . If you look at our entire ‘07 schedule you’ll notice that it would be hard to set things up much better for the Dawgs.

By David

August 21, 2007 6:56 PM | Link to this

I know we all love those local kids. I’m just waiting for him to him to average more than 9 yards a game.

By dawggonegafans

August 21, 2007 6:58 PM | Link to this

Offense “iffy”? I just have two words that everyone in the country will here a lot over the next few months….Knowshon Moreno!

By dawggonegafans

August 21, 2007 7:00 PM | Link to this

Offense “iffy”? I just have two words that everyone will be hearing a lot over the next few months…Knowshon Moreno!

By Palmetto State Dawg

August 21, 2007 7:00 PM | Link to this

Chip, I read that Kade Weston is now starting next to Jeff Owens on the D-line. He must of come on here recently because I was under the impression that Atkins was the #1 guy. Can you shed some light on this?

By Dawgma

August 21, 2007 7:01 PM | Link to this

I feel like this year could be very special. Stafford has a year under his belt, great leadership of the offense and our line will be better with the talented athletes we now have. As for the D, speed will be the real key at the DL, LB and DB positions. Couple that with Coutu at PK, whom was injured when we dropped those games last year, we are on the edge of a great season. The first 2 games againt OSU and Carolina will be the real key to how good we will be and if we happen to lose one of those, we’ll still bounce back to finish in the top 10. GO DAWGS!

By Dawg4life

August 21, 2007 7:03 PM | Link to this

godawg,

That’s what I was getting at. You’re right. Fulmer brought in Cutcliffe, who is installing the no-huddle and plans to use it to his advantage. And the ironic thing is that the league changed the rules because Fulmer was one of the coaches who complained about the no-huddle in the first place. But now that the rule has been changed and apparently the no-huddle is legal again, I think it’d work to our advantage to keep the defense off balance every once in awhile.

By Porksword

August 21, 2007 7:11 PM | Link to this

Tebow eats boogers and dingleberries.

By Porksword

August 21, 2007 7:13 PM | Link to this

Yes he (Tebow) does. What’s worse is that they’re other peoples boogers and dingleberries.

By Tommy Bow wow den

August 21, 2007 7:24 PM | Link to this

Hey Dawggonegafans I remember not long ago we heard a name that we would be hearing a lot concerning the RB situation at Ga. Mr Danny Ware but after he got his Bell Rung a couple of times he really didn’t pan out. Just like Jasper Stanks a few years back . The Lumpkin and Mr T . Brown wont pan out either because they are still tentative from the ACL injuries. Too bad you dont have a tandem like we do im Mr. C.J. Spiller and Mr. James Davis (from Ga.)

By A-ville Ranger

August 21, 2007 7:34 PM | Link to this

Buck saying the schedule sets up well seems kind of optimistic.The South Carolina D-line is veteran and talented.One thing’s for sure the O-line needs to jell very quickly.If it takes till mid-season to get cohesion it could get ugly.

By Tommy Bow wow den

August 21, 2007 7:36 PM | Link to this

Maybe in a few weeks we will hear No Show Moreno!!!

By 2007

August 21, 2007 7:40 PM | Link to this

Seriously? A Clemson fan talking down about Georgia football? 30-0 in the fake death valley ring a bell? Really, you cant be serious talking about Clemson can you?

By Phil Fulmer

August 21, 2007 7:40 PM | Link to this

The Vols will roll over the little puzzy-pups in Knoxville this year! Maybe I won’t let our offense hang another 51 on you…nahhhh, I will go ahead and let them beat UGA like they stole something. The SEC East runs through Neyland Stadium this year…you bunch of losers!

By georgiagirl

August 21, 2007 7:40 PM | Link to this

WRONG GEORGIAGIRL. No trailer parks in the county, my tag shines, must be another georigirl

By bubba

August 21, 2007 7:44 PM | Link to this

Buck sees many passes from his boy. reality check sees many handoffs from Buck’s boy.

Dave has a great gameplan…score more points! LOL!!!

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 21, 2007 7:45 PM | Link to this

Tommy,

Where did you finish in 2006? O yeah 4th in the division that Wake WON. LOL! Sorry for not respecting your program more. 30-0 In case you forgot.

By Phil Fulmer

August 21, 2007 7:46 PM | Link to this

Hey “BlowCountry Bulldawg”..you might want to take a look at this video before you start flapping your gums, you Georgia Redneck!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5VhenlAtFg

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 21, 2007 7:49 PM | Link to this

Phil,

Can’t take the heat? Calling us names? Hob Nailed boot II coming soon. Be sure and put your best Pumkin Outfit on big boy!

By Charlie

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

the schedule & talent is ready for another great dawg season….11-1 minimum….we wil play in BCS bowl for a top five finish. We are LOADED regardless of youth.

By I like spooning

August 21, 2007 7:54 PM | Link to this

Me and Cox will be fine, so long as we get to spoon while the defense is playing.

By jecorey901

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

florida is the penis of the United States.

GO DAWGS

By Buck in the NW

August 21, 2007 7:58 PM | Link to this

A-ville Ranger, you’ve read my post where to the point of being a bore I’ve said the 1st 2 games we must win. Now, here’s why I say our schedule sets up well for us. 1. between SC and Ala., we play our preseason game so we’ll have time to work on things. 2. We have the open date before the Reptile Party which again gives us a week to tweak 3. Troy can’t be overlooked or they’ll kick our butts but it’s not like we were playing one of the big boys and we play Troy the week befor the AU game. So, if we win the 1st two, then our breaks come at just the right times for the ‘07 season. Those are the reasons I made the statement.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 21, 2007 8:06 PM | Link to this

Whats funny? You showed of another drunk,inbred guy from Tennessee? Isn’t that the norm for the state?

By Tommy Bow wow den

August 21, 2007 8:06 PM | Link to this

hey Lowcountry Bulldawg should I ask you the same question about 2006 Hmm lets see Homecoming loss to who ?(Vandy )yikes oh yeah Bobby Johnson former Clemson player and Coach. its very clear now remember?????

By Tommy Bow wow den

August 21, 2007 8:09 PM | Link to this

Hey Charlie what are you smoking —-you need to drink some koolaid friend!

By Phil Fulmer

August 21, 2007 8:18 PM | Link to this

To Blowcountry Bulldawg..whats funny is that your daddy is also your uncle. So don’t be talking about in-breeding. But as it probably runs in your family, I guess you would be a subject matter expert. Have you ever set foot on a real college campus? I doubt you even finished high school.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 21, 2007 8:22 PM | Link to this

“Last year provided the perfect capsule of Bowden’s career: Jump out to a 7-1 start that fuels massive optimism only to limp home 1-4. The meltdown culminated with an exasperating and embarrassing Music City Bowl loss to Kentucky.”

-Sporting News

Hmmm..

What was that shirt Clemson players were wearing last year? BCS or bust? I though so. Whats the shirt say this year? Please Willie Korn, o please Willie be good. From the games I saw you recruited a mediocore quarterback. Tell me, is Jeb STILL going to be missing fieldgoals for you this year….lol!

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 21, 2007 8:26 PM | Link to this

Phil,

No..your Daddy is probably your uncle. I guess it probably runs in your family. So I guess that makes you the expert. Have you set foot on a real college campus? I doubt YOU EVEN finished high school!

I know you are,but what am I! Infinity! Jeesh…

By NASCARfan

August 21, 2007 8:32 PM | Link to this

Since when could anyone call JoeTIII “beloved?” You sure you don’t mean derided?

Anyway, I’m still iffy on some of our coaches. If a guy is ready, he should play. Practice warriors who don’t produce on the field in actual games shouldn’t. Something tells me that Urban Meyer wouldn’t have kept Harvin on the bench if a practice warrior looked marginally better than him in practice. I mean, come on, we’re talking about practice here. PRACTICE. As much as I loathe to quote AI, he’s right. In scrimages, only one back has stood out. Only one back has actually played well. And it’s not the practice warrior.

Sometimes, I don’t get some of our coaches. Add Eason to that list, as well. And now with playing two QBs in actual important game-time situations as opposed to clean-up time at the end of a blow-out. We saw how that affected David Greene’s rhythm. Why the hell would Coach Richt be willing to do that again with Stafford? I just don’t get it.

We’ll see how it goes.

By GATOR

August 21, 2007 8:33 PM | Link to this

Mark Richt may own Knoxville, but the GATORS own Jacksonville. Hey, dawg fans, you can abandon the tradition of Jacksonville, but you can’t abandon the yearly *whuppin’!

By Buddy El

August 21, 2007 8:34 PM | Link to this

David: Give it up. Southerland has been an outstanding blocker, runner and pass receiver for the past two years. He will play on Sundays.What games have you been watching.

By Tommy bow wow den

August 21, 2007 8:35 PM | Link to this

Im willing to bet Korn’s Touchdown/Interception ratio this year will put Mr spooning QBs Ratio of last year to shame. Oh yeah Kentucky… It does ring a bell doesnt Blowcuntry dawg?

By A-ville Ranger

August 21, 2007 8:35 PM | Link to this

I agree Buck the first two are huge.I can only hope we’re ready,if we’re 2-0 then it does indeed set up well.Sometimes I play devil’s advocate a bit too much…GO DAWGS !!

By Steve O

August 21, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

The good thing is that you should beat the ole Gamecocks pretty well in that second game. Yep. Yessir.

Or will you…

By david

August 21, 2007 8:46 PM | Link to this

man im so jacked give me a helmet i knoww you could get about 2 or 3 plays out of me

By Buddy El

August 21, 2007 8:48 PM | Link to this

Phat Phillip Phulmer goes Tennessee family reunions to do his recruiting. Same place Tennessee males go looking for a wife.

By dawggonegafans

August 21, 2007 8:56 PM | Link to this

What right does a fan from Clemson have to talk trash? So quickly you have forgotten the 30-0 thrashing that UGA put on y’all at “death” valley. Spinner or Spooner (whatever his name is, it doesn’t matter)is decent, but there is a reason that he isn’t at a “real” school. …..And by the way Orange is for state employees and prisoners!!!!

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 21, 2007 8:59 PM | Link to this

48-11-2 Series record between us and Kentucky. Every dawg has there day and thats what that was. Last time they had beat us..1996. Sorry that doesn’t get me fired up. I find it funny that you as a Tiger, a TIGER wanted to come talk smack about a team from the SEC when you are in such a pathetic conference.

Go ahead and talk about ratio’s all you want, the stat I’ll talk about is 3-0 in his last 3 starts. All against ranked team at the time. Two of which were from your conference.

Sorry Tammy you have no arguments to win here. Now go back to your rock and rub it night night!

By ConyersDawg

August 21, 2007 9:02 PM | Link to this

I agree A-ville.

Buck explain yourself better with that schedule. In Coach Searls I trust but SC and the Bama D will really come after our line. Don’t know about the challenge Ol’Miss will present but Tenn. in Knox on that 6th game.

Yes we own Tenn in Knox lately but this will be Staff, Haverkamp, Sturdivant, and Davis’s 1st game there as O-line men. That’s scary guys.

By JimmyG

August 21, 2007 9:12 PM | Link to this

Clemson? Are they even relevant in College Football anymore? Sophmore quarterback, two solid opening opponents, a lot of questions. Seem like 2002 anyone?

By A-ville Ranger

August 21, 2007 9:19 PM | Link to this

Who’s heard how Jarius Wynn is doing ? It seemed like he might become the #1 pass rusher back in the spring.I don’t recall any word on him this summer at all though.

By Buck in the NW

August 21, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this

A-ville Ranger, no problem and when I post I try to have thought things through; however, I’m really worried about CMR’s QB statements. We went through the QB problem last year that was handled very poorly, IMO, by the Coaches. I don’t recall a single person at least on these blogs bring up any question abut Joe Cox playing this season because every one knows he had to have time on the field. From ESPN to anyone else Matthew Stafford was the Dawg QB and leader in ‘07. I posted over a year ago that everyone was talking about how much Stafford had to learn but they were overlooking the learning how to handle the most talented QB he’d ever coached that CMR would have to do. Man, you wouldn’t have believed the uproar that caused. I feel today the same way I felt then and I hope CMR will let Bobo do most of the work with MS. There was no reason for those statements about playing time to have been uttered. I’m doing my best to ignore the question of what if it’s a close hard fought game and MS makes a mistake, will he be yanked?

By Tommy Bow wow den

August 21, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this

Lowcountry bulldawg the tigers want to play the puppies but y’all use the excuse of SEC scheduling. Too bad you rather want to play the Troys, Western Carolinas,Arkansas States… Hmmm when the tigers talk a little smack we can usualy back it up just ask Miami, FSU, Tenn.yeah we lose to the game chickens once every 5 years to keep breathe a little life into the rivalry but when we win we beat their Chicken Brains out of them. Thats something the dawg havent been able to do. We also beat your hated Rivals Bee brains out as well. So yeah Clemson can talk the talk!!!!!!WE will play The DAwgs Every YEAR.Would YOU? Scared?????

By AE

August 21, 2007 9:27 PM | Link to this

The dawgs offense can’t be any worse than last year with no decided quarterback and wide receivers with the major dropsies…With a much better Stafford, healthy receivers, and good running backs, they’ll be great of offense this year.. Oh, plus they have Couto. They’d have beat Vandy and Kentucky last yr had he been there. UGA missed 5 fg in those games and lost by like 9 total points..

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 21, 2007 9:41 PM | Link to this

Thats funny. You should take that stand up routine on the road after you get fired this year.

By spike

August 21, 2007 9:43 PM | Link to this

Who is this Tomm Bow wow den? A Clemson niwwit talking smack? Oh please. We beat you guys the last two time we played. It was 30-0 in your house, the dreaded Death Valley. If your are bragging about beating Goergia Tech to us, then nothing else can be said about your sorry irrelevant program. You better star worrying about FSU, not on here running your piehole to us. Besides, one more season like last year you will be the “former” Clemson coach.

By Chip Towers

August 21, 2007 9:44 PM | Link to this

Michael G,

No, I can’t tell you whether Stafford has developed more touch on his ball because I’m not out there catching them. And I’m not so sure that was his problem last year. Yes, one ingredient to being a good quarterback is to be able to throw a good touch pass when you need to. But as Richt said after last season, Stafford’s receivers at Highland Park High didn’t have too many problems catching his balls… . Stafford told me in an interview to run in our college football special section that his problem last year was poor decision-making which occasionally led to late released passes which tended to arrive a little high and behind. Because he knows the system better and is more confident, he said he is delivering much more accurate passes… .

Sorry I didn’t get to this quicker. Hard to answer them all but I’ll keep trying.

By Uncle Dave

August 21, 2007 9:48 PM | Link to this

I have to agree with Conyers dog. Tennessee will be a tough one… but we should be a much better team by that time. We will have been tested by the one-two punch of the Cowboys and the mutant chickens (coached by he who must not be named). The real scare is going to be the first half against OK State. I cannot forget the first half against West Virginia… But that is yesterday’s blog… as far as the O-line is concerned, I don’t think anybody, including the coaches, knows how these guys are going to play in that first game. Thankfully defense is not their strength. The crimson poultry, however, have a very good defense coming back and he who must not be named knows it. We could be 1-1 after the first two weeks… but I think the Dogs will be very good by the Tennessee game and it is quite possible we could beat Buford Pusser’s Volunteers and the Reptilian hordes later on… that has not happened in the same season since Vince Dooley was coach… Now is the time!

By Tommy Bow wow den

August 21, 2007 9:51 PM | Link to this

Hey Spike doesnt matter who the coach is at clemson(just ask the Chickens) we still have traditon as well. Maybe we can bring Bobby Johnson back from Vandy and play you guys in a bowl game sometime??

By VisitingFan

August 21, 2007 9:52 PM | Link to this

I posted this on the other blog but it is getting old and does not totally go with the current flow but I had to throw it in there: Okay, sorry to all you UGa fans I meant Sanford. Thank you for the polite corrections! I hope the fans at teh game are as polite when I wear my Orange Shirt! Okay one thing not talked about but is always a major factor is Special Teams. Almost all the outside observers and pundits place OSU as the best Special Teams in the Big 12. How does UGA stack up and will it make a factor in the game(I always think they do)?

Here is a story from the Oklahoman about your O-line and our D-line: http://newsok.com/article/3106786

By Chip Towers

August 21, 2007 9:59 PM | Link to this

Palmetto, as the coaches keep reminding us, no part of the depth chart is “etched in stone” just yet. And you can never tell with Rodney Garner exactly what he’s thinking. Weston was the slated starter there all along and Garner may have merely been trying to motivate him. That said, Atkins has looked very good to me when I’ve seen him and he’s been highly spoke of by coaches and players. Here’s the bottom line; Atkins is part of the rotation and will be getting multiple snaps every game.

By Tommy Bow wow den

August 21, 2007 9:59 PM | Link to this

Hey Spike Clemson must not be all that bad cause CMR sent his son here. Go TIGERS

By Uncle Dave

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

Chip: We love you guy, but try to avoid references to catching Staffords Balls… It is sort of like when Buck Belue was asking about what kind of Package DJ Shockley would bring to the NFL. ( buck is still great at what he does).I only bring it up because I want to beat Buford Pusser’s hunting buddies (always dressed in their orange safety gear) and the Reptilian hordes to the obvious references your choice of words might inspire.

By Palmetto State Dawg

August 21, 2007 10:10 PM | Link to this

Got it. Thanks Chip!

By ES

August 21, 2007 10:10 PM | Link to this

Predicition Gators go back to the 4 or 5 loss seasons.Like you did before last years luck fest!If one of the top kickers in the SEC, wouldnt have kicked a couple of balls low and let the clock run out by a half second coach Steve would be playing for 3 wins in a row.Can you imagine that South Carolina 3 years in a row.I dont like him but you gators were so stupid to not take SOS back hes basically beat the cryer two years in a row.Mark it down you will be back to the tradition of about 5 years of 4 or 5 losses.

By Tommy Bow wow den

August 21, 2007 10:11 PM | Link to this

Hey Visiting Fan Listen Dont Wear Orange…. those rednecks might confuse you with a Gator,Tenn, Auburn and Clemson Fan and pee on you from the upper deck.Please wear white over the orange and when you beat them 15 to 13 you can show your colors as you leave the stadium. but make sure the upper deck is empty!!! Dont worry about their Special teams because they will miss the game wining field Goalas thus OSU prevails 15 - 13 Coutu cant put it through.

By Buck in the NW

August 21, 2007 10:22 PM | Link to this

Conyers, did you read my explanation? A-ville Ranger did and he agreed with me. I’ll do it again. I’ve said, to the point that people ignore it when I post but the 1st two games we must win.(think we will) After that. We get a break before playing ‘Bamma because we play our practice game. Then we have the week off befor the “Party” so we can tweak for that game. Then, we can’t over look them but we play Troy the week before the AU game so we have 3 breaks that fall before big games and that’s why I say win the 1st two and the schedule sets up nicely for the Dawgs and run for the SEC Title. I apologize for being a bore. Try not to next post.

By ConyersDawg

August 21, 2007 10:27 PM | Link to this

A-ville Ranger, Jarius Wynn has moved inside to D-tackle. We are unbelievably athletic at D-tackle now. He actually played down while playing DE at Junior College so it’s natural for him.

Buck are you avoiding the schedule question?

By spike

August 21, 2007 10:36 PM | Link to this

Hey Tommy Bow Wow… Now that is rich. A Clemson fan calling us rednecks. You sure do talk a lot. Too bad your football team can’t back it up. Now go back to the middle of the pack of the ACC where your junior varsity team belongs. We’ll save you the trouble of traveling to a bowl game to play. We will come to “Death Valley” to play, and maybe you guys can give us a little more competition than you did last time. You better go rub your rock some more when you play UGA.

By reality check

August 21, 2007 10:38 PM | Link to this

So you think Coutu can’t put through those “Goalas” Tommy Bow wow den?

Tell me two things. First, what is it in Coutu’s results so far that would corroborate your opinion? Be specific and factual. Coutu has been very successful. His results are empirical.

Secondly, please explain your qualifications that give you credibility when criticizing someone who has been successful. What have you done in your life that could realistically be described as high achievement? Be specific, twit.

By SamoanDawg

August 21, 2007 10:39 PM | Link to this

I met all the D-lines Saturday. Jarius Wynn doesn’t look like a DE, he looks like a DT. He’s a big good looking athlete with heaps of potential.

All those d-lines are very modest. I asked them, which one of you guys will lead us in sacks and they point at each other.

I think this is the deepest and athletic d-line we’ve had in awhile. We should have fresh bodies rotating in/out. Our front four will win a lot of battles upfront.

Got my game face ready for the Pokes.

By Buck in the NW

August 21, 2007 10:40 PM | Link to this

ConyersDawg, do you have you’re reading glasses on? I’m not avoiding anything just read my post just above yours and you must not have taken the time to read what A-vill Ranger did back up the blog. I’ve done all the explaing I’m going to you just need to do some reading.

By ConyersDawg

August 21, 2007 10:44 PM | Link to this

Buck, I guess that Tenn. game is an easy one in your opinion?

I was just asking.

By South GA Lady

August 21, 2007 10:57 PM | Link to this

What I really worry about is having Carter continue to voice opinions about the Bulldogs or any other SEC team. He responded to an email I sent him last year and said he was not a UGA fan, nor did he like the SEC. Now, I don’t really feel “good” about those circumstances and the AJC.

By Tommy Bow wow den

August 21, 2007 11:07 PM | Link to this

Hey reality check… yes I meant Goal. Thus I make a prediction that Coutu would miss the game winning Field Goal. I based that on his injury from last year. Yes he is a Good Field Goal Kicker, I just PREDICTED he would miss the game winner. If you wish and if you have time Mr. Reality Check We can both Compare our Life’s Achievements , Qualifications, Resumes, and portfolios if you so desire sir. If my request doesn’t meet your requirements well I truly apologize otherwise My observation of you SIR is a Complete SNOB!!!!!!!

By Buck in the NW

August 21, 2007 11:08 PM | Link to this

ConyersDawg, I’ve never said anything about Tenn. being an easy game. I’m suprised you would even think that I would feel that way. My point was and is that our easy games and open date fall before tough games and unless’Old Miss can find a QB, they won’t be to tough to beat. Tenn easy? I got to ask are you and “Old Man Firewater” having a conversation?

By Go Dawgs

August 21, 2007 11:15 PM | Link to this

What about Brandon Wood? With his size and strength you would figure he would be higher on the depth chart than he is. Hopefully he can shed a few pounds a move to DE where he belongs.

By SamoanDawg

August 21, 2007 11:17 PM | Link to this

Chip, what’s the big deal with the no-huddle?. I think it would be to our advantage. Especially, with all the skill guys we have this year. I don’t understand why other coaches complained b/c they can’t get their right personnel on. So what?, that’s why they’re paying thousands/millions of dollars, right? I think coach Richt needs to vote the no huddle or the hurry up O back in. Just my opinion about it. One more question though, did Richt run the hurry up O at FSU?

By SamoanDawg

August 21, 2007 11:41 PM | Link to this

Go Dawgs, Brandon Wood told me he is at 280 right now, at pix day. I wonder if he’ll be used on pass situation. I’m like you, he might and should move back to DE. He reminds me of Dwight Freeney body type at DE and DT, he could be another Warren Sapp. We shall see.

By shane

August 22, 2007 12:09 AM | Link to this

reality check,i wouldn’t worry about what the clemson jerk says,it easy to seem snobish when dealing with an ASSinine idiot. i don’t know why he is on here anyway,since clemson does not play us and doesn’t even matter in the fourth rate acc. clemson stole lsu’s mascot,but we are going to steal a.j.harmon from them. so there,go rub a rock somewhere.

By ConyersDawg

August 22, 2007 12:13 AM | Link to this

It’s all good Buck!

Samoan Dawg, I really hope B. Wood doesn’t end up like Br. Miller and not get used right.

I still can’t believe Brandon is not a 1st or 2nd team all SEC DE. I have never liked him at LB.

I heard reports last year of Br. Wood being unblockable at DE. I wish they would move him back. But as Chip has stated, the reports on De. Dobbs are really encouraging.

Go Dawgs!

We are officially in the single digit days till kick off.

By EmmettDawg

August 22, 2007 1:14 AM | Link to this

Chip, in short…they’ll have a field day.

Now that we appear to have so many weapons, other teams will have a hard time tracking all of our different personel groupings; no huddle or not. If Bobo and the position coaches work out a half-scripted plan for the personel, they could adjust the formations or play calls given what the defense looks like. When asked about Bobo taking over back when it happend, Stafford said he was very excited about “bouncing ideas off of each other.” I am too.

I think many need to realize that, during the off-season, Stafford only stopped throwing to his receivers long enough to take in a quick race. That didn’t look like it was hurting his game. We’re going to pick people apart. If the o-line’s pass coverage is shaky going into the opener, Richt and Bobo will find ways to either get protection or line it up and stampede the cowboys. We’re not exacty small up front (assuming some guys heal-up), and Knowshon is good at “getting real skinny,” as Richt said. So, they won’t have to open up huge lanes.

I saw him in person at G-Day, and he has the fabled two-step quickness, and by the time he gets to the line he has power to spare. For example, the TD run where two people tried to stand him up around the one, and he pushed both of them in with him.

You name it. Wideouts? We got ‘em galore (I think). Tightends? This is Georgia. Fullback? Maybe All-American Tailback? Take your pick. Quarterback? ‘Nough Said!

By reality check

August 22, 2007 7:58 AM | Link to this

Thanks, shane. I’ve been called a lot worse than a snob, and he did call me sir. My karate students call me that too.

Actually, Tommy, what you had to say to me was polite by blog standards. I don’t have the time or inclination to compare anything with you. I would point out that there are fans of other schools on this blog who are welcome here. They are respectful and don’t criticize accomplished players.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 22, 2007 8:06 AM | Link to this

Tammy,

Coutu- Mel Kiper #1 Kicker in NCAA

Uncle Jeb at Clemsun who couldn’t make a chip shot against USC for the win.

Once again another excellent point Tammy.

By gdawginkalamazoo

August 22, 2007 8:39 AM | Link to this

VisitingFan, Wow thanks for coming aboard and the link. Regarding the Special Teams, We have one of the best place kickers in the country 60 yards is always a very good possibility for his range and he doesn’t miss often either. Our punting is up in the air this year but we have a couple of good guys fighting for the position. Regarding how well they play against other highly touted special teams? I think we did okay against Virginia Tech last year in the CFB and they are supposedly the best in the nation.

By Cocky1

August 22, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this

Why doesn’t UGA run a wing-T offense? It has 6-7 RBs available so why not take advantage of them?

I will tell you this much, the past is the past, but Scar will beat down UGA because of the O-line issues. I guarantee it!

By gdawginkalamazoo

August 22, 2007 9:22 AM | Link to this

BTW Buck, I agree with your take on the season and …….

By Ol Ball Coach

August 22, 2007 9:22 AM | Link to this

Georgia fans make me laugh. Talk, talk, talk all you want…but you know deep down that you are destined for 3rd in the SEC East. It’s your comfort zone and your happy place.

By BILLDAWG

August 22, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this

Phil Fulmer——Get your fat Azz back in the buffet line boy. You know we can come up there and kick a few pounds off that Azz, so you better bulk up fat boy!!

By I-DOG

August 22, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this

addition by subtraction:

I know that a couple of players along the starting OL will be young, but at least we won’t have two costly penalties a game from a certain OL who was a Senior last year.

Between his numerous holding and unsportmanlike penalties, he single handedly killed a dozen drives for the Dawgs last year.

I’d rather see a running play go for 2 yards on a play that doesn’t work, and have 2nd and 8 than a 15 yard penalty.

By dawgsrule

August 22, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this

By Saturday next week, the offense will be fined tuned and ready to roll. I look for some big points against a weak Ok State defense and an easy win, allowing the starters to get some rest and the backups to get some good work. Dawgs win a rout, 45-13.

By reality check

August 22, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

If Georgia wins every game by 1 point it would be fine with me. I expect we will win, but I don’t anticipate a rout. I would be very happy if you are right, dawgsrule.

By I-DOG

August 22, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this

Ole Ball Coach:

I do feel uncomfortable because UGA has won the SEC East more than ANY OTHER TEAM since Richt arrived six years ago. I’m still trying to get used to that.

Congrats on your success in the 90’s. Let me know when you do something significant again. The Redsksins and Gamecocks have accomplished nothing under your “leadership”. Why is that?

By ncdog

August 22, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

No offense, to you or Eric Zeier, but the SEC is a much different conference today than in ‘91.

By mikey

August 22, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

Greg Talley was a “beloved veteran”?? That’s revisionist history if I’ve ever seen it.

Talley sucked.

By JimmyG

August 22, 2007 12:03 PM | Link to this

With all of this non-sense about Clemson, I decided to do a quick poll about relevance in College Football. I asked everybody from Georgia to Nebraska fans about this. Here is the final outcome on relevant teams in the game. 1. USC T2. All SEC schools 14. Ohio State 15. Texax 16-116. Everybody else 117. Buffalo 118. Georgia Tech 119. Clemson

The bad thing about this is most fans polled were Georgia Tech fans

By JimmyG

August 22, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

With all of this non-sense about Clemson, I decided to do a quick poll about relevance in College Football. I asked everybody from Georgia to Nebraska fans about this. Here is the final outcome on relevant teams in the game. 1. USC T2. All SEC schools 14. Ohio State 15. Texas 16-116. Everybody else 117. Buffalo 118. Georgia Tech 119. Clemson

The bad thing about this is most fans polled were Georgia Tech fans

By SEC is FL (only)

August 22, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

Georgia “drafts” well most years but has not won the “NC” lately. That is “empirical”.

By DOGGIE

August 22, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

NASCARfan - on your 8:32 post - think maybe the coach may be playing the “practice” back because he does not want his quarterback killed by some blitzing linebacker? He can still insert the “scrimmage” back on certail plays until he feels confident the guy can pick up the blitz / missed blocks. Our 1, 2, & 3 backs all have their strenghts and weaknessess, as any player.

By SunDawg

August 22, 2007 12:20 PM | Link to this

GTDC, I’m playing survivorman in South Florida and not very patiently awaiting the start of football. I’m hosting my grandson’s 2nd birthday party on September 1, but it damn well better be over before kickoff!

By carolina girl

August 22, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

Blah, Blah, Blah, 10-0? You got to be kidding! You have to get by Spurrier and the Gamecocks first !

By Buck in the NW

August 22, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this

Anybody else note CMR down playing the prestige of being named starter at TB? He said something like”I guess there’s a little more prestige in starting but all 3 will play”. Any guesses as to who’ll start? T.Brown anybody?

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 22, 2007 12:38 PM | Link to this

I love it when a SC football coach calls us a third place team. If thats true, then thet are WAY back in the pack f SEC quality teams. Tell me, when was the last SEC Title SCAR won..lol! I thought so.

By Black Panther

August 22, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

Can someone answer this question? Why is there a clemson fan on OUR forum talking smack? Clemson hasn’t gotten to 10 wins in decades. The last time we came to Clemson, the networks switched to another game in the 4th quarter because it was a blowout!! GA Tech is more your speed. Now back to the point. UGA will be just fine this year fellas. Stafford’s quick release will offset the O-line problems and the defense will be an absolute terror. We have the best special teams in America and Bobo’s playcalling will keep defenses guessing all year. I predict 11-1, but possibly 12-0 if we can beat those smelly reptiles!!

By Cuz

August 22, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

Big Dawg, The heralded FANS OF CHAN would like to offer you an invitation to join our sacred order. We are dedicated to the proposition of keeping the greatest football mind of all time forever at the Atlanta Trade School. What other coach would lull us Dawgs into a false sense of security by purposely losing to the Dawgs every time he faced them. Sheer genuis. If you feel that CHAN should be made Head Coach for Life at Georgia Technical Institute, please accept our invitation.

Other members of the FOC, please send requests for membership.

godawg, are we still planning the upcoming homecoming of the FANS OF CHAN?

By carolina girl

August 22, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

to Lowcountry, I believe that the S.C. SEC championship year is this year !!!

By Cuz

August 22, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this

Buck, my money is on T Brown starting. That senior thing again rears it’s ugly head. Heck, all three will get to play. That is a no-brainer.

By gator the dog catcher

August 22, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this

SunDawg - You still have time to get TiVo if you don’t already have it! It ain’t the same, but it takes the edge off (kind of like nicotine gum for someone craving Coppenhagen).

*To speed things up you might want to try the FSU pinata…..it looks good before the start, but tends to fall fast.

By Buddy El

August 22, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

TBWD: Richt’s kid is there to furnish papa Bowden and UGA(UGA won’t need any inside info) some inside info on your Community Service-dressed kitties. You would have a new coach by now except papa Bowden, who has a lifetime job @ FSU lets your little fangless and clawless kitties win so you won’t come back home for papa to support.

By carolina girl

August 22, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

HEY “G-girl” tag GIRL, IF YOU GET SOME TEETH TO GO W/ THAT TAG, YOU REALLY WILL BE THE ENVY OF THE TRAILER PARK!

By Randyt

August 22, 2007 1:23 PM | Link to this

To All Yu Dawg Homers.

While Phil was camped at the buffet line, he was figuring how to hang 50+ on you…and did. By the way, the Vols have kicked your mangy butts twice in a row in Sanford, including last year.

By godawg

August 22, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

Cuz, Tentatively planning for FOC meeting Sat. Sept. 29 before the Ole Miss game. How does that work for everybody?

By YANKEE DAWG

August 22, 2007 2:39 PM | Link to this

I have a little problem I have 4 extra season tickets for this year in Section 128 also 4 Florida tickets.I will sell the entire set for $4500.00. Anyone interested can email me at Nick@h-stransfer.com.

By Cuz

August 22, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

godawg, I am going to the Mayo Clinic with my daughter on Sept 16. With her surgeries scheduled, we hope to return no later than Sept 28. There are only so many home games so do not plan the homecoming around me.

By Dawg4life

August 22, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

BUCK in NW

I too have a sneaking suspicion that T. Brown will be named the starter. For some reason, Coach Ball seems to be really high on him!! Don’t know why…maybe has has shown better ability to pass protect than Lump…which makes no sense to me seeing as how Lump has been in the program as long as he has. But I think coaches are favoring players who can show a better ability to pass protect. What do you think?

By Cuz

August 22, 2007 3:35 PM | Link to this

Dawg4, I think in our system our running backs are blockers first and runners second. Hey I love an I formation, but I don’t see a three yards and a clould of dust mentality in Bobo.

By AltamahaDawg

August 22, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

My question is: did ConyersDawg ever properly acknowledge that Buck in the NW was commenting to him about a reply to A-ville Ranger’s responce to his post where he agreed with Buck in the NW earlier post? Cuz where the hell were you doing all that confussion. This is the kind of thing that can tear a team apart.

By Buck in the NW

August 22, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

Dawg4life, pass protection is at the top of every list CMR has I think. (read blocking into pass protect). We have to assume(you know how that turns out) that Brown has done a better job blocking; however, Lumpkin has had a blocking problem since day 1. Fits right in with the notion that WRs must block 1st, catch passes 2nd. Based on his actions that must be the way CMR evaluates everything. Figgins, Troupe and Aron White don’t know the entire play book and haven’t learned how to block so we don’t bother them about catching the ball. It all fits IMO.

By Big Dawg

August 22, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

Cuz,

I would be honored to be accepted into The honorable and sacred order of FANS OF CHAN (FOC).

As for the starter come Sept 1st my inside source is being tight lipped but I have a sneaking suspicion it will be Lumpkin. He did tell me this talk about Brown is just something else for OSU to worry about. Even though IMO it should be the guy who will give us the best chance to win whether we are running or throwing the ball and that is Moreno.

By georgia girl

August 22, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

carolina girl, I live in the carolina’s you need to go pick up your teeth at the trailer park dentist office. Because you must know alot about trailer trash, because your talking it. Go play with trailer trash friends B** Go DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Big Dawg

August 22, 2007 5:37 PM | Link to this

VisitingFan

Thanks for the link looks like OSU’s Coaches are daring us to stuff it down their throats with the run. I think we are going to be unpredictable on Offense. Also they should know that by game time on September 1st our OL will be fine as most of those nagging minor injuries should be healed and we will be able to put the best 5 OL we have had in a very long time out onto the field. Plus the back-ups are just as talented as the starters only need experience.

By Tommy Bow wow den

August 22, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this

Hey Visiting Fan …. Remember don’t wear the ORANGE and if you do you, my advise to you is to have rain gear available..

Reality Check I really didn’t criticize Mr. Coutu He is a outstanding player and maybe you are not a Snob after all. I guess the real Snobs are are from GA. Tech.

By shane

August 23, 2007 4:28 AM | Link to this

looks like brother “bowdown” may be catching on. i still don’t know why you are on this blog brother,but if you tone down the smack talk a little and talk football you will be welcome. i would not mind seeing the old clemson rivalry again,but i don’t think it will happen. uga is looking for more national recognition and playing another team from the south is not going to help that much. besides,we play tech every year,so we have a slot with the acc locked in. we tried to get michigan,they backed out,then we had a home and home with oregon state,and they backed out. we do have a home and home with arizona state coming up. some in the national media have been critical of uga for not venturing out of our region,so,right or wrong,the ad is trying to correct that problem. personaly,i think the national media is biased against the southeast,i think we can find all the tough teams that we want right here at home. the powers that be however want to see us play the big10,big12,and pac10 teams.

By mark

August 23, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

Everybody settle down!! I’m not sure who all of these weapons are that we have, other than Stafford and possibly Southerland. Although I wouldn’t call him a weapon but rather a solid player that can be counted on. Those other players on offense have folded under pressure and NONE of them have lived up to their hype when they got here. Sean Baily scored a whopping 4 TDs in his last season (2 in the same game) I would hardly call that a “weapon”.

There is def. the potential of having weapons if these boys start living up to their hype. But they have a lot to prove before I would consider them “weapons!!!!”

Of couse none of this will matter if the OL doesn’t perform. 9-3 best case this year, 8-4 is more realistic.