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Morning all. As I’ve said a couple of times this week, we’re converting this blog over to a WordPress platform and it will be a permanent move the first of next week.
Those of you who are regulars probably know that I’m not what you’d call techno-wizard when it comes to these things. But from what I understand the technology offered in this new format should make the blogging and commenting experience better for all. Of course, I’ll be learning as we go along, too. But I’m hoping to provide more pictures and video and things like that which should bring the blog more to life.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Richt: This team young but talented
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Just returned to the office from Georgia’s pre-game press conference over at Stegeman Coliseum. As always, the session started off with coach Mark Richt addressing the media in a somewhat formal session, then breaking out into one-on-one interviews with selected players.
The theme of Richt’s first presser of the 2007 season was the enormous amount of youth and inexperience on this year’s squad. Richt estimated that we will see between 18 and 20 freshmen play in the Bulldogs’ season opener Saturday evening (6:45 p.m.) against Oklahoma State. He wasn’t sure but thought that is probably the most he’s fielded since becoming Georgia’s head coach in 2001.
“A lot of it has to do with us redshirting an awful lot of players last year,” Richt said. “But I think there’s at least seven true freshmen that are either going to start or play. It bodes well for the future — I hope.”
Yes, but what about the here and now?
“Does it concern me?,” Richt said. “Yes. But I like the way they’ve practiced… . I feel better now than I did when camp started… . If the pressure doesn’t get to them, then I think they’ll be OK.”
Richt went on to say he believed Georgia would be a very good team four or five games into the season when the many young players will have gained a measure of experience. But opening with a team like Oklahoma State, considered one of the best teams in the Big XII, then following with an SEC slugfest against South Carolina, means the Dogs’ young pups will have to grow up on the job.
“Some will perform on a lower level than they’ve been practicing, but a lot of them will perform a whole lot better,” Richt said. “We just don’t know who those guys are yet.”
Richt lauded the talent the Cowboys will be bringing to Sanford Stadium.
“This is a team there’s a lot of buzz around and for a lot of reasons,” he said. “mainly because they have one of the best offenses in the country.”
In addition to ballyhooed offensive stars such as quarterback Bobby Reid, tailback Dantrell Savage and wide receiver Adarius Bowman, Richt singled out Okie State linemen David Koenig and Russell Okung for their abilities. Richt also said the Pokes’ defense, among the worst in the Big XII last season, “Has a lot to prove. They’ve been hearing it a bunch.”
“They have a lot of momentum right now,” richt said. “they finished strong last year, improved on their record from the year before and are trying to make a name for themselves nationally and in their league.”
In depth chart news, Richt said redshirt freshman NaDerris Ward will start at tight end and Brian Mimbs “will punt the first punt” rather true freshman Drew Butler. Butler, however, will likely get a chance as well.
In conclusion, Richt said: “It’s going to be exciting for everybody, even the coaching staff. We don’t know what’s going to happen.”
That’s all for now. Carter will be providing a practice update later.
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