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By wildboar

August 31, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

Chip, sounds like you are as excited as I am. I would think rain would help the dawgs if it would make the cowboys more towards one-dimentional. Would you mind posting some of the Okie sites you refered to. I’m sure it would be good reading. Thanks

By Ropedawg

August 31, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

Rain deter me from the game? Not a chance. GO DAWGS

By Bon95

August 31, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

We’ve heard no end to how explosive the offense is and how much experience their O has this year. But what I don’t hear about is their number 2’s. What is the skill level of their backups? Anyone know? Their starters can’t possible play the whole game and if their 2’s don’t have the talents and skills of the 1’s I believe they’ll be in trouble as soon as they start subbing. I think BoBo will go after their 2’s and exploit the weekness. My two cents.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

August 31, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

Guys,

Getting ready to hit the road myself. I wanted to drop a quick line and say UGA 27 OSU 20. I think its the passing game setup by the run that is our key. OSU out gains us, but a couple of turnovers is the undoing for them. Thats my take, guys enjoy the game and the Labor Day Weekend.

P.S. -General and Buck…GO VOLS!

By gator the dog catcher

August 31, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

What a boring game last night. Les Miles vs Sylvester Croom was a matchup of the two worst coaches in the SEC. If I hadn’t have watched the game, I would have thought that LSU is going to be unstopable this year. Talent will help Miles hold onto his job for another two years.

By Chris

August 31, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

A lot of people are comparing this to the Boise St opener two years ago…not even close. This Oklahoma St team is for real. This could be one of the best offenses we see this year, just behind Florida. We are a green team, but I would like to think of it as more of a “blue team”. We are loaded with blue chip prospects that have been patiently waiting in the wings to show Georgia fans why the celebrated when these kids signed. The upside is tremendous. Even if this year is shaky, the next two years will be unbelievable. As for the rain, there is no way that will deter me or any of the Bulldog nation from attending. The buzz in Athens is tremendous and Sanford will provide the Cowboys with the most intense environment they have ever experienced.

By scooter

August 31, 2007 2:11 PM | Link to this

If Georgia protects the ball, and does not drop key passes, Georgia wins, plain and simple. If Georgia struggles or loses, I bet turnovers are the key driver. The Kentucky and Vanderbilt debacles last year were a direct result of dropped passes and turnovers.

While Ga is young, there are alot of guys on the field that while they did not start last year, they have played and know what it feels like in Sanford Stadium. I think OSU will try alot of misdirection, reverses, bootleg, and likely a couple of trick plays on offense to catch our DB’s asleep. Surely, our guys will be looking for it.

I expect OSU to rack up some yards between the 30’s, but not alot of points. I think Reid will have to have a great game to keep it close. I don’t think their offensive line is probably that great… Reid likely scrambled out of alot of sacks (ala Shockley) last year to give their O line better stats. Be interesting whether our smallish but quick DEs and LBs can harass (and tackle) Reid.

Eveyone knows the offensive line issues, but there are still 2 pretty seasoned guys there and don’t forget about Sutherland who will be providing some of the more critical blocking to free the tailbacks. Yes, there will be some off-sides and motion penalties, but likely a better result than what is anticipated.

My worry is breaking in a new punter. However, I think our special teams otherwise will be solid and could break the game open mid-way through 3rd quarter.

Weather probably is neutral to either team. Both teams skill players are pretty experienced and shouldn’t let some rain cause them to do something stupid. Don’t know how much we practiced in wet conditions but I know there was some. Field won’t be impacted at all. It will only be an issue if its coming down in buckets on a critical drive…

Dawgs win it 31 - 24.

By Vince

August 31, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this

Better hope the O-line can concentrate and focus straight ahead and execute.

By MeanMachine

August 31, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

I too have been the OSU message board, orangepower.com is pretty entertaining. They are very confident that they will win this game. The national media is also confident in OSU. I am predicting a GA win. I am not sure how close the game will be, but I would like to see us run the ball down their throats and keep that dangerous O off the field. I think Stafford will play well and I am very confident in our D. Maybe the rain will be a good thing for us. It might keep Bowman in check. Go Dawgs I am excited. I’m leaving for Athens after I get off work at five it should be a long 3 hours.

By 2007

August 31, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

With Tebow at QB Florida’s offense is nowhere close to the level of OK State’s. This is the best offesne we will face all year, I would put Florida about 4th or 5th unless they get a new QB. Remember they couldn’t score on us last year with a good QB

By JayBird

August 31, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

Tomorrow’s game should be very interesting. Just like everyone else, I am curious to see how our offensive line holds up. I truly believe our defense will be just fine. We have some tremendous athletes at every position on the defensive side of the ball. We will make some mistakes but in the end, we have more horses than the Cowboys. Stafford rips apart Okie St. secondary and the world will be introduced to the greatness of Knowshon Moreno. Bulldogs struggle early but roll 34-17.

By MeanMachine

August 31, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

I’m sick of hearing about inexperienced D. With the exception of Dewberry every guy on that side of the ball saw a good amount of action last year.

By Noyellowinthisblood

August 31, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this

Rain would help the Dawgs. We need to play a ball control game. Run the rock and work some play action into the plan. If the weather is anything like today it is going to be perfect. The babybacks will be on the smoker by ten and then we’ll sip some Makers and talk football. I hope you all have a great Labor Day weekend and let’s kick some OSU a@#.

By NYC Dawg

August 31, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

I agree that OSU is a good team, but only their first team. They lack depth & I think we’ll wear them down. Our athletes are just too stellar when compared to theirs. I think it will be close, but not too close for comfort. CMR will have them ready. UGA 34 OSU 17

By david

August 31, 2007 2:38 PM | Link to this

i dont care rain, sleet, or snow the cowboys got to go!

By gator the dog catcher

August 31, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this

2007 - Bashing Tebow????? Tebow has something that Stafford will never have……a National Championship ring. Stafford does have a couple of things that Tebow will never have though……..13 INTs in a season and a picture of him spooning another player.

By Georgia Rolls

August 31, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t Okie State flat out play themselves into a barely over .500 record last year with a non-conference schedule that included Missouri State, Arkansas State, Florida Atlantic, and Houston? Mmmm…creampuffs are good. Yeah, I thought so. Alot of good that high powered offense did them, eh.

Seriously, are we talking about the same team here Chip?

By BCD

August 31, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

I think the most exciting thing about this game is the unknowns. It could be a huge win ala Boise St. or it could be a nail biter like Co last year. No matter what happens, I’ll be yelling for my Dawgs.

I had a prediction of 33-27 before the weather updates, I’m trimming 10 off of each side if it rains.

BCD.

By Wes

August 31, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this

MeanMachine,

Couldn’t agree more. Everybody seems to forget that even though we only have 3 “starters” back on defense, most of the new starters, and a decent number of the backups have been in the system for at least a year or two and have seen legit time between the hedges.

As far as offense goes, I’m not as worried about our offensive line as some people are. We’ve got a game-proven senior “quarterbacking” the line at center in Velasco. He and Stafford will keep the youngins on task, and Sutherland and Brown will do a good job of picking up the blitz when necessary. Not to mention, with the quick release and the rocket arm that Stafford has, he won’t need a lot of time in the pocket.

“Starters” or not, we’ve got a lot of talent with legit playing time under their belts on both sides of the ball. OSU has played some good teams (and lost to them all, I might add) but their not ready for the speed or physicality of SEC football.

Man I can’t wait for that lone trumpet and 6:45….GO DAWGS!!!!

By Big Ed

August 31, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

If OSU is so good why are they barely breaking the top 50 team barrier in the nation. Is UGA overrated or OSU underrated with only a six point spresd. If UGA wins by a touchdown or less it will a big burst in the bubble. UGA should dominate OSU if they want national recognition.

By MeanMachine

August 31, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

I can’t wait to watch gameday tomorrow, I guarantee Ocrso picks the Pokes. It should be a long trip back to Oklahoma.

By Chip Towers

August 31, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

Wildboar,

This one post in particular should turn your ears read. It’s from rivals’ oklahoma state board. Other good stuff there, too.

http://oklahomastate.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=193&mid=99629108&sid=932&tid=99629108&style=1

Another good site is the Daily Oklahoman. It’s a good newspaper and covers the Cowboys full time.

http://newsok.com/sports/osu/

By MeanMachine

August 31, 2007 3:02 PM | Link to this

Wes, I’m getting chills just thinking about the Lone Trumpet. Everyone is talking about our young D, but no one mentions OSU’s D. Their D Line is just as green as our O Line without the blue chip players. This should give our line some confidence going into USC.

By A-ville Ranger

August 31, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

I think our denfense against their offense is the biggest key to the game.If we had a veteran O-line I’d agree with what seems to be the majority who think ball control offense is key.Thing is I think about the odds.What are the odds a group of green linemen can control the clock ? Then I ask myself if this athletic bunch on defense can disrupt their offense.It just seems like we have a better shot at disruption than control.That said,of course we try to establish a running game and I have confidence in coach Bobo and Searles,again I’m just thinking odds and what’s most likely. GO DAWGS !!

By MeanMachine

August 31, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

Chip, That Pokes fan will be safe from me. I’m not walking all the way up to 600 for any reason.

By richtfan

August 31, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this

ok state is a good team, but this team with all of that offense won only 7 games last year and one was against a pretty pathetic alabama team. read ching’s blog for some real info on how they actually performed. http://ching-athens.blogspot.com/

David Ching exposes them for what they are. They play great and put up points on sorry defense, but they don’t do that much against decent defenses, much less great ones like that at UGA.

Team/Rushing yds/Passing yds/Total/NCAA defense rank Oklahoma/119/243/362/16th Texas/80/123/203/22nd Alabama/207/212/419/23rd Florida Atlantic/246/186/432/28th Arkansas State 171/167/338/32nd Texas A&M/226/133/359/46th Nebraska/267/229/496/56th Texas Tech/221/164/385/58th Kansas State/193/138/331/70th Houston/165/281/446/72nd Kansas/192/411/603/94th Missouri State/230/213/443/104th (in DIVISION I-AA!) Baylor/387/123/510/110th

By Noyellowinthisblood

August 31, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

Mean, Corso is a sh#$head. That link from Chip is pretty funny. He’s calling us names. Have any of you ever driven through Ok., Ks. or Neb? Some of those folks are scary to look at, much less talk to. Good points about those that are talking about how young we are. I said the other day that these Dawgs have been in the system and have all been coached up.

By gdawginkalamazoo

August 31, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

Chip, Georgia football has been a mental illness of mine since I could walk. My seasonal anxiety disorder is in high gear and can only be tempered or cured by alcohol intake and a victory on Saturday. There is no “we might lose this one”. Everytime we take the field we stand as good a chance as anybody to win.

By A-ville Ranger

August 31, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this

Big Ed Who cares about style points this time of year ? Just win the game by one point or forty.

By Wes

August 31, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

MeanMachine,

I put up a post a few days ago about what I think the key to a dawg win will be. We’ve seen our share of “Bowman’s” in the past few years…Calvin Johnson and Sidney Rice come to mind. I have no doubt, especially given the speed of our LBs and DBs, that Richt and Martinez will have a good game plan, even without Paul Oliver, in place to deal with their star receiver.

I think it comes down to the play of our defensive ends. If Roderick Battle and Marcus Howard can get a good rush on Bobby Reid, and contain him on broken down pass plays and designed QB runs, we should be set.

I’m not saying it’ll be a walk in the park…any team that averages 200 and 200 in a season, regardless of their conference, has a good offense. As long as our ends aren’t caught out of position and can keep Reid between the tackles, we should be able to keep their offense in check.

By SeattleDawg

August 31, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

Before we start shaking in fear about this unstoppable offense, let’s remember that Oklahoma State only won 7 regular season games last year and only won 2 of 6 away games. Then they barely beat an unranked AL by 3 in a bowl game. I’m not saying we should overlook them, but I don’t think they’re our scariest opponent this year, either.

By gdawginkalamazoo

August 31, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

gtdc, whoa there Nellie! (In my best Keith Jackson voice). we talking about the same Tebow who licks his lineman to see if they are chocolate? The one who rode the bench msot of the time? Or the one who wasn’t that big a “playmaker”. gtdc have you been prepping for the game tomorrow so early my friend?

BTW, OSU beating Bama last year (barely)wouldn’t be much to brag about only six other teams did the same damn thing.

By D4CD Dawg

August 31, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this

Tim Tebow will be the worst QB UF will have ever had. Just wait, I bet MS will most definately have an invitation to the Dowtown Athletic Club before his senior year.

By Distressed UGA Grad

August 31, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

Let’s hope that Richt can keep his unlicensed drivers from behind the wheel of automobiles and out of jail.

By MeanMachine

August 31, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know our exact out of conference record with CMR? Its something like 27 and 2?

By Wes

August 31, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Mean,

Believe that is right…only two loses are Boston College and West Virginia. Not to mention, he hasn’t lost a home opener.

By Noyellowinthisblood

August 31, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

The espn ticker listed his ooc record as 25-2 during the game last night.

By NASCARfan

August 31, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

Boy do I hope it rains. Lumpkin is a mudder. I can just picture us lining up in a two-tight I-formation and raming Lump up the throat of their small and not very good defensive line.

Man, rain would be so in our favor. They would be out their element, wouldn’t be able to toss it around or run the QB on the edges.

Yeah, rain is a good thing.

By Chase

August 31, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

TWO WORDS FOR the PUKES to Remember…

BOISE STATE!

ENOUGH SAID!

By A-ville Ranger

August 31, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

25-2 against non-conferance teams.6-0 in home openers.The past is always a good indicator of what will happen in the future…..till it’s not !!Preparation and execution….that’s the ticket.

By **CowPoke Fan**

August 31, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

Are you guys anxious? I know I am but we are truely excited to play at UGA.

This is huge for us and we will be prepared….that’s why I am calling the OSU win a mild upset.

Yeah Yeah Yeah…I know how athtletic UGA is…but both teams strengths matchup up to each others weakness.

The difference is that last year - our offense was good - but young. Now we have everybody back in our strength area and should be better as we gained huge amount of experience against UGA type teams (OK, TX, NE).

Our defense makes me very nervous…but our replacements are upgrades from last year. And we had an awesome camp…..but again, defensively, we will not be setting the world on fire….but neither will UGA with all that you guys are replacing.

The difference…..your OL is a little green and it will take a few games for your athletic defense to gel. OSU offense will click and our defense will be stubborn enough against your green OL to slow you down to where we win a close one!!!!

I sense we are catching UGA at a great time to get the upset.

Write it down!!! OSU 31 - UGA 28 in one heck of a game!!!

One last thing - go UGA against TN & FL - the only team I like in orange is OSU (although Auburn is easy to root for because they got hosed a few years ago).

GO POKES!!!!!

By of

August 31, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

you forgot “of”

By Palmetto State Dawg

August 31, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

Hey fellow Dawg fans, I just got on those 2 websites that Chip pasted, and he is absolutely correct. Those folks are very confident, if not borderline cocky. I think the key will be getting some pressure on Reid and disrupting him. The other key will be our offensive line. I sure hope Coach Searels has these guys ready to play. We may be young & inexperienced in some areas, but we can make up for it by using good technique & playing hard. Unfortunately, I cannot make this game, but will have the surround sound & ESPN2 cranked up in my living room. I will be at the Dawgs-Cocks game, and sure hope that we’re not 0-1 headed into the showdown with the chickens. GO DAWGS!

By uga_b

August 31, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

Rain favors Jack Daniels. I can’t wait.

By SeattleDawg

August 31, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

CMR has never lost a regular season game to a non-conference opponent. But, yes, losing to BC and WV in bowl games was very painful.

By kauai dawg

August 31, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

I think it will be a barn bunner and the DAWGS will prevail 31-27!

By Wes

August 31, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

CowPoke Fan,

Welcome. One thing you’ll learn quickly about true dawg fans is that we always enjoy a good pre-game debate. Especially before the season opener.

I do have to say a few things (wouldn’t be football season without trash talk.) First, I’m a little upset that you would consider Nebraska to be a “UGA type team.” I would consider them an “Oklahoma State type team” (notice the subtle trash talk) but not a UGA type team, at least not during the Richt Era.

Second, (more subtle trash talk coming) didn’t you lose to Oklahoma and Texas last year?

By Scooter

August 31, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

Does OSU run alot of no huddle? Also, which conference supplies the refs for this game? I know that Richt went away from no-huddle because you must put some time in there between plays to allow substitutions. Just wondering because we probably would like to switch out our interior D linemen alot… Does SEC have a tighter rule on no-huddle or is that an NCAA rule in terms of setting the ball for play?

By Cuz

August 31, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

IM READY, IM READY, IM READY, IM READY.

Time to have a drink and get my game day hunting clothes ready. Yes I will be at my annual dove shoot for friends and employees. But Munson will be on my radio and even my camo has Dawgs or a G on it.

This is abso-freaking-loutely the best time of year. Georgia football and hunting. God it is great to live in the South.

By Cuz

August 31, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

Cowpoke fan, thanks for keeping it classy on this blog. We are real Junkyard Dawgs, we only attack when attacked. Your posts show that you are a fan that knows and loves his team. Come in here on Sunday no matter who wins(Dawgs).

By NASCARfan

August 31, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this

CowPoke Fan,

Please have as much fun as you can while you’re here in Athens. Check out Flannigans, TransMetropolitan, The Globe, Brogan’s (Molly’s), Barcode, The Loft, The Firehouse, Tasty World, and my personal 1am favorite… Little Italy, the best New York Pizza in the South.

You’re also a pretty decent guy, even if you wear orange and think your team is going to win (it CAN win, it just won’t). But you’re welcome to hang around our blogs as long as you want. I know I speak for many of us that when Georgia plays a nonconf. opponent that’s decent, we tend to follow that team for the rest of the year, so we will definately wish y’all luck (the better you do, the better our BCS number).

By Uncle Dave

August 31, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

I have to second what Wes said to the cowpoke fan. It’s good to have an opposition fan on the blog with more to offer than some of the stuff we have all seen posted by others. I think we will win, but there is no way I would bet on it. There are too many unknowns. If the talent clicks and the dogs get momentum… it could be Boise State II. It could also go the other way if penalties on the O-line kill every drive and we force Stafford to have to constantly try to save us on third and long. The thing that is really interesting to me is the effect the new kickoff rule will have on the game. We could do some serious damage returning kicks and blow this thing out if some of our speed breaks loose and we control field position. Only Larry can give voice to the mysteries and anxieties of such an opener… the countdown is almost over.

By ugagal

August 31, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this

Okay, I’ve held my peace about as long as I can…GO DAWGS, SIC ‘EM. WOOF, WOOF, WOOF.

Now I feel much better.

I read this blog and all Dawg Reports from the AJC and Athens Banner Herald daily to try to get as complete a picture as possible of our team’s progression in practices and here’s my thought…

Guys, we’re getting better day. I get feeling, not just from what’s begin said, but from what’s not being said. Sure our O-line is green and in some cases, a little small. But for the first time, we’re entering the year with most of them HEALTHY! Remember past years when all almost everyone would have a bad knee, ankle, shoulder, etc., etc. This year, only Scott Haverkamp is seriously gimpy and I can live with that. Here’s my point: what good is experience when that experienced lineman is playing at 60-75%? I’ll take a young, hungry, healthy inexperienced lineman playing at 100% anytime.

And I too think the D will be just fine. Unlike OK State’s D line, these guys have significant playing time under their belts. And frankly, they’re looking to make a statement. Many of them have underachieved as back-ups and sometime starters and are looking to make the positions their own. I think this game is the perfect platform for a “statement” game.

God, I’m pumped! I think I’ll mix up a pitcher of margaritas in anticipation of tonight’s slate of lollipop games and sedate myself until 6:45 tomorrow night.

Did I already say, GO DAWGS!!!!

If so, pardon my redundancy. :-)

By NASCARfan

August 31, 2007 5:33 PM | Link to this

Y’all… THE WORLD IS GOING TO END BECAUSE HELL JUST FROZE OVER…

STEW MANDEL… yes THAT Stew Mandel, just picked Georgia to win, and he even referenced the Boise State game, though he didn’t mention that he too bought into the Broncos back then.

Is THIS the kiss of death for the Dawgs?

Please, for the love of God let Corso pick the Pokies tomorrow!!!

PLEASE!!!

By Wes

August 31, 2007 5:49 PM | Link to this

Ugagal,

Good points about the O-line. Another thing to keep in mind, the line may be young, but this is the first time in a while that I can remember DEPTH on the o-line not being too much of an issue. We should be able to keep a good rotation of fresh legs on the line throughout the game, and it should help that the D-line for OSU is relatively inexperienced as well.

By **CowPoke Fan**

August 31, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this

Appreciate the feedback…..regarding NE - they played a whale of a bowlgame against AUBURN and were in a position to win the game at the end - which tells me there is parity. We beat, make that spanked, NE last year and outplayed OK - but lost that one in a nail biter. Our self inflicted mistakes really cost us in that game.

OSU will be improved this year…and again - opening against UGA is great as it has given our team urgency and focus.

We can play with the big boys and all I am saying is that we are catching UGA at a great time due to your OL situation and your Defense rebuild/reload - which will take a game or two to gel.

We are not Boise State - When Boise palyed UGA - they played that first half like a deer caught in the headlights. They got caught up in the SEC Hype and just had a nightmare first half….make that first quarter. But they learned from it and beat OK in the bowl games of bowl games last year.

OSU plays in bigtime venues - TX, OK, NE, TEXAM. Big12 not as deep as the SEC - but our top 3 can go toe to toe with any conferences top 3. SEC’s top 6 can go toe to toe with any conferences top 3 - therein lies the difference in the SEC to the rest of the conferences.

OSU needs to do the following to win:

1. Don’t panic between the hedges (see Boise State).

2. Play our game.

3. Win the turnover battle.

4. Corso needs to pick UGA (thanks Nascarfan - we feel the same as you on Corso picks).

If we can do the above 4 - we will win a squeeker. I am honest in telling you that playing you early in the season is to our advantage. If we played you mid season or end of season….advantage UGA as your team will be seasoned by then.

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Go Pokes!!

By Ed

August 31, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this

About the most you can say about Tim Tebow at this early stage in his career is that he is one heck of a fullback. This year, we will actually get to see him play quarterback. We’ll see how that goes.

By dc dawg

August 31, 2007 6:56 PM | Link to this

LESS THAN 24 HOURS

GO DAWGS!!!

By Cuz

August 31, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this

Cowpoke, I know you guys are not Boise boys. You practiced in the heat as we did. Boise was not prepared for the devils cauldron that is Sanford stadium on opening day. Might I suggest to you that you go to the bridge corner on the South side and look at the mausoleaum of entombed Uga’s, our beloved mascot. It is really worth the look. Please be nice to the hedges. There is a ground crew that does all the trimming they need. Most fans will treat you decently. Unfortunately, there will be the occasional over served fan who will show his behind. They are at every schools stadiums and somehow they do not administer an IQ test to get tickets. My crazy Marine brother and I just about beat the fool out of one of those one afternoon after the drunk started using foul language to an elderly opposing fan base couple. He apologised to us and the couple. Good thing for him.

The reason I think we win is coaching on the D-line. Coach Rodney will have those monsters ready to go. And our secondary is faster than any secondary we have ever had. I hope you enjoy your stay but I hope it is bittersweet with the Dawgs pulling it out in the fourth quarter. And just to throw in the voodoo, Coach Richt has never lost an opening home game. Oh and God wears silver britches. Have fun, come in here on Sunday if you can, we love disecting the coaches decisons. Our hindsight versus their foresight.

By reality check

August 31, 2007 7:23 PM | Link to this

Georgia’s O line in 2003 was completely rebuilt with freshmen and redshirt freshmen. The best wound up being drafted in the fourth round 4 years later. We were the SEC Eastern Champions with a top ten finish that year.

By comparison, this year, 2 - 40% of the line are quality returning starters. Another is a junior who started as a freshman for a respectable division 1 program before attending juniopr college. The other 2 starters are a talented redshirt freshman - this is his 3rd year in the program - and a freshman who is very talented.

Everybody was nervous about our offensive line last year and we were good. Our offensive line is going to be good this year, probably better than last. Milner is the only offensive lineman from last year who will be playing on Sunday. This year we have several of them.

By Cuz

August 31, 2007 7:49 PM | Link to this

I think the O-line will be fine and Staffords bodyguard, Super Southerland will take care of the rest. Yes Knowshon will play. There is no way to keep that hoss off the field. I predict we run one kickoff back for a touchdown. Warp speed Mr. Sulu.

By biggest patsy of the year

August 31, 2007 8:39 PM | Link to this

why play the “pokes”?

Gardner Webb busy?

By Buck in the NW

August 31, 2007 9:39 PM | Link to this

It’s a conspiracy. Mandell picks the Dawgs and I’mm sorry it took me so long to post this but I hurt head when I fell out of my chair. Holtz not only just picked the Dawgs and said that Matthew Stafford may be the best QB in the SEC.

By Stephen

August 31, 2007 10:35 PM | Link to this

Cowpoke fan, welcome and we hope you enjoy your time in athens. I dont want your team to win, but a good night and pleasant visit by all means. Dont let any bad fans (they DO exist when drunk)…ruin your stay. Go dawgs.

By Gen Neyland

August 31, 2007 11:15 PM | Link to this

UGA

This is a non-conference weekend for the both of us. Win or lose Saturday matters to all things except the road to the East Division Championship…May we both show up and represent the SEC well…That being said,” UGA, the East Division is yours to lose in 2007. “ That’s how I it see, yet, Go Vols…and beware Steve Spurious…

By Gen Neyland

August 31, 2007 11:21 PM | Link to this

Matt

You’ll know which Matt you are, for I promised to post the predictions you made back in the winter…Matt says UGA wins by 30 over OSU and Cal beats UT by 28…Good luck Matt, you may be Da Man…

By AltamahaDawg

September 1, 2007 12:03 AM | Link to this

Catching us at a good time? I think that goes both ways.

By ConyersDawg

September 1, 2007 1:17 AM | Link to this

I can’t sleep!

By A-ville Ranger

September 1, 2007 2:33 AM | Link to this

Kudos to those who’ve mentioned Demarcus Dobbs as one to look out for.I went back and looked at some video of his.The guy can really move and he’s very stout with a great motor.I’m a little surprised he’s not playing TE but I guess his best value is as a D-lineman.Anyway here’s a late prediction that he will shine this year.Well if I don’t get to post again before the game….GO DAWGS !!!

By Digger

September 1, 2007 5:30 AM | Link to this

ALL RIGHT GET THE PICTURE HERE! I know we will be playing a ton of young guys but really think about it ok state defense was ranked 89th last year I know about their playmakers on offense our defense will figure it out! we will run the run the ball right at them, by the end of the game we will have rushed for more than 200 yards control the clock O line will be a little sloppy first quarter BELIEVE ME THINK ABOUT IT PEOPLE DAWGS 34 COWBOYS 21.

By FL Dawg

September 1, 2007 7:47 AM | Link to this

Increase your donation and you’ll have a roof for the rain.

I trust M.R. when he says, “we have talent”.

By TW

September 1, 2007 7:49 AM | Link to this

All about the LBs today. If we have indeed fixed this horrendous problem in Athens then we will see a dismantling the likes of the Boise St. opener. However, if our LBs show up with the same mind set as last year and allow Heisman performances out of either their QB or TB (both ARE capable of it) then we will have to hope we get the ball last.

By Cuz

September 1, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

As soon as the first notes are played on the trumpet and Munson’s voice fills the speakers, the stadium will go wild. The big screen will run the tape and by the time Herschel runs over Bill Bates the crowd will be in a frenzy. Who would not want to suit up and play between the hedges then? The team come out rocking with so much adrenalin but settles down by the second quarter. Dawgs 35 Pokes 24.

By dc dawg

September 1, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this

GAMEDAY!!!

By Gen Neyland

September 1, 2007 9:51 AM | Link to this

Cuz

Good luck on the hunt. Please, no Dick Cheney hip shots… Go Vols

By Cuz

September 1, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this

Glad I did not waste my time with the Mega Millions. Four people dividing up 360 million. According to my UGA math classes that is only 80 million a piece. Not worth wasting time standing in line.

Now Lets get ready to rumble!!

Go Dawgs, Sic-em, Woof, Woof, Woof!!!!!

By RedDawg

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

to Gaytor the dog i mean the dick sucker, ithink you should keep your mouth shut,IM GLAD ITS Tebows time, because the dawgs and the tigers will abuse him. and regarding the oklahoma state game, it wont be even close Georgia win it 37-7. go dawgs

By Gen Neyland

September 1, 2007 10:10 AM | Link to this

My predictions made on Shultzy’s, ‘I Hate The Vols’ blog reads UGA over OSU 35-27 and UT freaks the freaks, 24-18…now time for a 5 miler to adjust the ‘tude…Go Vols

By Palmetto State Dawg

September 1, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this

I’m worried guys, real worried. Nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. GATA Dawgs!!!!

By Cuz

September 1, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

Palmetto, let the power of the Dawgs flow through you. Breathe deeply and say over and over, there’s no place like between the hedges, there’s no place like between the hedges. Now call the Dawgs three times. GO DAWGS, SIC EM, WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF!!

That should do it. I owe my psych training to Nurse Cratchet. Send me the check and I will split it with her.

FEEL THE POWER OF THE DAWGS AND LET THE BIG DAWG EAT!!

By CCraig

September 1, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

Hey loved your comments….are you the Chip Towers of Redan class of 80?

By Cuz

September 1, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this

General, I am counting on your boys to beat the fruits, nuts and flakes. Hmmm, sounds like a new cereal. Maybe they should change the team name to the California Tree Hugging, Birkenstock Wearing, Granola Eaters. Ah just beat them anyway.

By A-ville Ranger

September 1, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this

Tim Tebow is 5 of 5 for 146 yds and 3 tds in Florida’s opener…..in the second quarter.This is the most athletic UF team I’ve ever seen.

By War Eagle

September 1, 2007 1:30 PM | Link to this

Hey Ranger, Tebow is scary, I think I have misjudged him. Of course its WKU, but on the other hand Tebow has talent playing in all positions….I dread Auburn going to The Swamp.

By Buck in the NW

September 1, 2007 2:04 PM | Link to this

Guye, I’ve been saying “don’t underestimate Tebow” granted he’s not facing any powerhouse today but what Meyer is doing is giving “DC” a lot to think abotu. That’s always been his M.O.

By MadMerf

September 1, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this

App. State is up 28-14 on Michigan in the Big House. Looks like the Big Ten is on a roll.

War Eagle, what’s the latest on Blackmon? I heard he has taken a ton of summer classes.

Gen Neyland, ESPN reports Coker is suspended for tonight. I thought he was cleared.

Tebow is scary alright. He makes WKU’s defense look like…..well……WKU!

By War Eagle

September 1, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this

Mad,Starting MLB,you are correct, Trey had to load up, I wish Lester would have done the same…Trey has unlimited talent, but has had past problems, for his sake I hope he has seen the light..

By Buck in the NW

September 1, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

MadMerf, it 31-26 appt St.with about 10 min. to go. Yahoo.com has a greater game tracker

By dc dawg

September 1, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this

when we win we can go ahead and move up a spot in the polls with the michigan loss to the high school team in NC

By Atlanta Gator

September 1, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this

Michigan 32, Appalachian State 34. Just remember this next time you here someone from the upper Midwest whining about how two teams from the Big Ten deserved to be in the BCS Championship game. Right.

By A-ville Ranger

September 1, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

I live in the hills of NC not too far from Appalachian state.I knew they had a great program but who thought they had a snowball’s chance today ? Nobady I’m guessing …I sure didn’t.

By Gen Neyland

September 1, 2007 5:44 PM | Link to this

MadMerf

Coker didn’t travel per Fulmer, plus, he ain’t battle tested…Gives me a chance to view freshmen RB’s Creer and/or Vereen. Hope they get a shot today…

zoo

Has the whining begun in Michigan yet, or are they still in shock..?

Now, to the basement bunker to guzzle beer and watch some UGA and TENNESSEE Football…Yabba dabba dooooo.!!!!!!!!!

By A-ville Ranger

September 1, 2007 6:48 PM | Link to this

This is p** me off.ESPN is staying with the Mizzou Illinios game here in NC….DAMN.

By A-ville Ranger

September 1, 2007 7:50 PM | Link to this

Moreno looks like the real deal.Tony Wilson looks like the tough receiver we’ve needed for years.There goes Moreno again,like me and many others have said all year, you can’t NOT play this kid.

By william cranman

September 1, 2007 8:32 PM | Link to this

Huge drop by Wilson though and our defense looks shakey at best. Moreno looks like a stud.

By Sundawg

September 1, 2007 10:09 PM | Link to this

Great job Dawgs! Moreno is the real deal. Don’t know why the big guns were left in at the end of the game, but … Great Victory; bring on the OBC!

By Gen Neyland

September 2, 2007 12:24 AM | Link to this

Congrats Dawgs…I’m Orange Crushed…Pray for Mitchell. I’ll speak of today tomorrow or another day. Questions..? I will say this, besides MS ST, who else from the SEC opened against a top 20 team, much less 3 time zones away..? Sorry Matt, you blew it with your point spreads, but good calls straight up. The SEC East is still up for grabs. Stafford looks good…Have a pleasant evening.

By Cuz

September 2, 2007 12:47 AM | Link to this

Who dat trying to play with our fine team, I said who dat?

Bring on the chickens. Here in my observation post on the Savannah river, the hen house found out there is a dawgfox ready to have them over for dinner. Thank goodness they invented the boomerang visor. Otherwise SOS will have an even longer day tween them hedges.

Dawgs 36 Hens 10.

By Cuz

September 2, 2007 1:00 AM | Link to this

What you are kidding right? Mighty Michigan did not lose today right? This is some kind of weird joke by Karl Rove and George Bush. I know that all the football pundit knowitalls could not have been mistaken. C’mon Michigan is way better than UGA, they all said so. How could I have been so decieved? I wake up Sunday to find out that Michigan actually won.

Listen you lame asp fake sports journalists. We play football in the SEC(other than Tennesseee, sorry General). I am sick up and fed with you fawning over Michigan,loss, and Notre freaking Dame, loss. Football is played in the South. It is and will be a Southern game. Get a bowl of shrimp and grits and join us. Otherwise, shut the heck up.

By Gen Neyland

September 2, 2007 1:09 AM | Link to this

Cuz

The yearly chicken shoot is just around the corner. Are you gonna pack the over-under or the Bear Kodiak Grizzly for the slaughter..? Dam, I gotta go to bed…

By Gen Neyland

September 2, 2007 1:16 AM | Link to this

Buck

Where the HE11 are You..?

BuLLdawg…You too..?

By shane

September 2, 2007 2:51 AM | Link to this

cowpoke,patrick,thanks for a great game to all ok state fans and players.the ball didn’t bounce your way at sanford stadium but you fought hard and kept your honor.congrats to my brothers at tech,great win guys,nd has had it coming for years.what a wonderful day!

By Cuz

September 2, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

General, sorry in my enthusiasm, I did not offer you condolences. It was an out of conference game and I was pulling for Phat Phil to beat the granola eaters. A pity you lost, now we have to listen to how the Pac whatever is superior to the SEC untill we play bowl games. Then the truth will set us free.

Bring on the hens.

Shot around ten doves yesterday General. A few more fell in the thickets and I could not get to them. My shoulder feels like it has been hit by a hammer. For safety’s sake, we put Dick Cheney over at the other end of the field. We were going to partner him up with Coach Spurious, but he said he had a prior commitment.

Way to go team. You showed those nattering naybobs of negativity the power of the DAWGS

By Cuz

September 2, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

All you techies should now realize the contribution the FANS OF CHAN, have made to your program. Without our efforts, you would have been without CHAN, and undoubtedly lost to the golden domers. Go now and speak no more ill of the Noble and Sacred Order of the FANS OF CHAN!!

By Jimmy

September 2, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

Did you guys see the interview on last night’s UT/Cal game of some tree hugging hippie who was protesting, along w/ his queer buddies, about how wrong it was for Cal to want to cut down some 75 year old oak tree’s that were planted right outside of their stadium in order to build a new athletic complex?? It was classic, I know it’s Cal-Berkely but I didnt know those smelly tree hugging Hilary voting hippies even existed anymore. Even Brent Mustburger thought the guy should have shut his pie hole. Too funny.

By MadMerf

September 2, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

Jimmy,

I agree that the hippies got too much attention. Who knows, by the time the end of the season rolls around, there may be so many greasy freaks up there the tree may actually fall to the ground. They weren’t the only ones, however, to hog up the airwaves. My condolences go out to the victims, families, classmates and friends of the VT disaster, but c’mon, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

That tragedy is four months old, and they go on and on and on and on about it like it happened yesterday. Besides, it has nothing to do with football, just like Katrina last year. That and all the DUI commercials just about killed the annual “buzz” I get on college football’s opening weekend.

By Jimmy

September 2, 2007 5:34 PM | Link to this

Merf,

That’s ESPN for ya. They’d rather talk about “human interest” stories rather than just about good old fashion football. I guess its all about the ratings though. They want to draw more than the hardcore fan, they want the casual fans too. Hell I might as well watch ‘Entertainment Tonight.’ No offense to any of the victims or families involed in the Va. Tech massacre intended.

By SamoanDawg

September 2, 2007 7:00 PM | Link to this

How sweet it is.. who dey, who dey said dem dawgs ain’t got no D?

Great win guys! Awesome game.

I think Adarius Bowman shouldn’t have said it, “we have an offense that can average 50 points a game”. But, I’m glad he said it though. Great bulletin material.

Pokes I will pull for you guys to win 11 games + the Big Xll.

Go dawgs! bring on the gamecawks!

By Lilburn Dawg

September 2, 2007 8:16 PM | Link to this

Dawgs looked good!! Tennessee got beat and Auburn was getting beat most of the game…I love it! Florida is still going to be hard to beat…they looked good.

Everyone ought to recognize the efforts by the Dawgs new line coach Stacy Searles. He did a hell of a job getting our young line ready to play yesterday. He is a heck of a coach.

I regretfully hope Jones gets punished though for that punch he threw when he floored that Oklahoma player. And contrary to what the AJC article says…it WAS a punch….a hell of a punch! It was not a proud moment to see that.

By MadMerf

September 3, 2007 1:56 AM | Link to this

Lilburn Dawg,

The Cal Bears are a good enough team without the revenge factor thrown into the equation. Those guys were fired up. Still didn’t expect to see UT give up so much. Bears ranking may be legit, but I’ll bet they couldn’t handle an SEC slate week after week.

Not sure what to make of the Auburn game. K-State’s defense spent a lot of time in AU’s backfield, or so it seemed. The Tigers have a very favorable schedule to work with until they land in the Swamp on week five.

Speaking of the Swamp, the Gator’s strengths (and weaknesses) are difficult to gauge against a team like WKU. Then again, you could say the same about Michigan vs. App. State. I’ll reserve judgement on Tebow until he faces a real (SEC) defense for a whole game.

Oh well, looks like Lumpkin’s broken thumb has thrown a wrench into the RB depth chart. Caleb’s redshirt is fading fast! He may have seen playing time against Carolina this week if he wasn’t injured earlier.

Coaches are still iffy. We’ll see.

By BullDawg Rick

September 3, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this

ScoreBoard

By DawgBabeNdaHood

September 3, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

Actually R. Jones was defending himself. That Okie St. player hit and shoved R. Jones first but Jones was called for it ( the retailater always does). Jones was just letting that fella know he was not a push over. But in the near future he has to be careful because that type of hit could cause you a play, yards or even the game.

He just has to play smarter next time maybe sneak a punch this time.

Go Dawgs