UGA

By 74 Dawg

September 3, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

Chip, I think whether King is red shirted or not will depend on whether the coaches think he is rreally ready or not. Why burn a year if the kid isn’t strong enough yet, or ready to block sec linebackers. If the real need is better pass protection, Chapas , as a fullback playing TB would seem to make more sense than a true freshman. Brown and Moreno give us two good feature tailbacks,and that’s one or two more than most schools.

By pj

September 3, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this

Happy Labor Day Chip. Moreno is great, and I hope we continue to see his explosive abilities on the field, but I’ve gotta say that Thomas Brown has to be one of the most inspirational stories I’ve ever seen. NOBODY should be able to recover that quickly from a torn ACL and be THAT explosive. I think Thomas is the guy right now, and they should continue to break Moreno in with a mixture of 8-10 carries and 4 or 5 touches as a backfield receiving threat.

A broken thumb will get Kregg back by the Bama game, so I see no reason to rush Caleb into the fold. Let him learn how to be a college kid, make his grades, and then its the Moreno/King show for the next 2 or 3 years!

By Barkin'Dog

September 3, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this

I’m not sure we have to worry too much about running the ball if UL-Lafayette can run 47 times for 252 yards (5.4ypc) AT SC. Brown and Moreno should have fun with more carries as they can get in the groove. And the Dogs will throw for more than 63 yards (UL’s stat) that’s for sure. The way SC is shuffling QBs, INTs should come UGA’s way as well. So, I don’t fear SC or Spurrier, even though he surely held many plays back for this game. In fact, inexperienced as they are, the Dogs’ defensive SPEED will offset a lot of mistakes this season. I can’t remember when I’ve seen so much team speed since FSU and UofM’s heydays. Even SoCal and LSU looked slow last week, comparatively speaking.

As for the hatred point you asked for, Chip… It’s hard for me to hate the ol’ ball coach now that he’s not as ‘superior’ as he used to be at Florida. Fulmer also looks a little frayed at the edges after suffering some humbling losses. Urban hasn’t been around long enough to feel anything for him and Saban hasn’t proven anything of late. If I had to feel upset with any SEC coach, I think it’s Les Miles. He’s got the team on the rise and he did remarkably well handling the Katrina crisis - so, even hating him would be hard to do. Hopefully the Dogs will humble him a bit by beating LSU for the SEC title. All in all, I’m just glad to be a bulldog fan this season - Goooo Dogs!

By EmmettDawg

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

Chip,

You shouldn’t focus on Moreno’s ypc, because late in the game he was running into nine and ten-man fronts as we were burning the clock. What I saw was a great runner. Had it not been negated by a penalty on the other side of the o-line, he would have picked up a big fourth down conversion anyway. You mention South Carolina’s great defense, and yes their linebackers are heralded. But didn’t they give up around 250 yards on the ground to one of those schools that has a name with both a state and a town in it?

By Dawg19

September 3, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

Chip, I humbly disagree with your point about UGA not being able to “just line up and run the ball against the Gamecocks” for a couple of reasons. The first reason is the glaring one. I know that SC is a SEC team and the defense is supposed to be more dominant than what the Dawgs were shown against OK. State, but last week, a weak Louisiana-Lafayette team rushed for 311 total yards against SC. That isn’t exactly stonewalling anybody. Georgia also only had 2 runs of more than 10 yards. One from Brown for 17 yards and a scramble from Stafford for 17 yards. I believe that trend will change this week and you will see Brown and Moreno each bust multiple runs for over 15.

After watching the “WOW” factor in live action for the first time last weekend, I believe it is going to be difficult for the coaching staff to sit him. Especially now with Lumpkin down for 4-6 weeks with a broken thumb. From what I understand, Caleb King is currently redshirting. This could change quickly if another back should go down. Unless the coaching staff feels that King is 100% ready to step into the offense AND is completely recovered from tweaking his hamstring, I think the redshirt should stay. From what I see getting the experience of learning the offense for a year from experienced guys like Lumpkin and Brown can do wonders for you. Georgia is also able to line up its Fullbacks at the Tailback position. The gameplan that UGA ran against OK. State was successful. Tweak it a little bit here and there for the game against SC, but drastically changing it to reduce the amount of touches that Brown or Moreno gets will hurt the team.

I can’t wait to see the frustration form Spurrier next week and I will be counting the visor tosses on my fingers and toes.

!!GO DAWGS!!

By AJC=JOKE

September 3, 2007 1:22 PM | Link to this

Good for the AJC. They found some negative news to jump all over after Georgia rolled up that big bad scary offense they hyped up. Now South Carolina is the big bad boogy man.

“if UL-Lafayette can run 47 times for 252 yards (5.4ypc) AT SC.”

Ooooooh, we’re scared AJC.

By pdawg

September 3, 2007 1:23 PM | Link to this

I dont think Calebs redshirt should be burned especially if he is not ready. I believe Moreno will learn quickly…Lumpkin wasnt the best at pass blocking anyways…which is why Thomas brown has always been the favorite even though he doesnt gain the most yardage. The offensive line will be fine and by the time we face Alabama they would be peaking. As to the most hated coach it should be Spurrier by far…CMR dont like running up the scores else i would have loved a 50 pts demolition whenever we get the chance as a payback. Nevertheless but for him we wouldnt have gone to the SEC championship though…i dont think he was thinking aba UGA during that game soo… Keep up the good work Chip!!

By 74 Dawg

September 3, 2007 1:36 PM | Link to this

I agree w/ Barkin Dawg, it’s not as easy to hate Spurrier now as it was when he was running up the score late and talking smack at Fl. I notice he doesn’t have a lot to say about UGa any more. It is a lot more fun watching him rag Clemcon. He is still lethal w/ the back handed compliment. Because Meyer is at Fl. , until we start beating them half the time, he has to be it. Besides, the guy is way to smug for an sec coach. Wait till he loses 3 or 4 one year and the gator fans forget all about the NC. And he still has not run ‘his’offense against the best defences in the sec yet. Let’s see how that works out this year for him.

By Chip Towers

September 3, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this

Barkin’ Dawg: Don’t let those L-L rushing numbers fool you. They run the option fairly exclusively and that’s a lot different from what Georgia will be doing…

In the meantime, I love your comments on Spurrier but I can’t use them in the paper unless I get your real name, hometown and occupation. Please e-mail me that and repeat your comments at ctowers@ajc.com.

Thanks.

By MacDawg

September 3, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

I still hate Spurrier - the only one who could compete is Fulmer, and he’s not nearly the threat Spurrier is. Saban? Please. He won’t be around long enough to develop the hatred. Meyer? Maybe in five years, but he doesn’t seem to have the Jerk factor yet. Tuberville just seems to be a nice guy.

By BCD

September 3, 2007 1:44 PM | Link to this

I think we’re going to be just fine at RB. We’ve still got two quality backs and King in a ‘break in case of emergency’ glass case. I’m still more concerned with the OL that anything else. I saw a lot of good things out of the Dawgs yesterday and I hope the young pups do some quick growing up between now and next week ‘cause as ususal USC is going to bring their A game.

By jrmdvm1

September 3, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this

Several points:

My most hated coach is Spurrier but Urban Crier is a close second, followed by Fulmer.

Shouldn’t have to burn CK’s redshirt. I agree with all said above about other ways to “weather the storm” of Lump’s time on the bench while his thumb heals enough.

Lastly, I don’t expect it to be as easy for us to run on SC as it was for LL. The greatest improvement for any team is usually between game 1 and game 2. SC’s coaches will look at their game film and “fix” a lot of the “problems”. So, don’t be surprised if our ground game numbers are not as high a those of LL. Just as long as the run sets up the pass and vice versa, we will be fine, even if the yards per carry and total yards are not as high as expected.

By GWJ

September 3, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

No need to burn King’s redshirt……Tuberville gets under my skin more than any other coach in the SEC. He is an arrogant SOB.

By Cuz

September 3, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

I think that if we play a balanced game as I am sure we will start off, Brown and Moreno both get plenty of yards. The hens have got to respect the pass and that will open up the run game. If we get way ahead, then we will just make the backs tote the rock right into the teeth of the USC D. That will knock down the yards per carry. Look for the first half for some great runs by the tails.

For me to go back to hating Darth Visor, he would have to win one first. I am thinking of starting a new group just to keep Phil Fulmer at Tennessee. It worked at Tech with the FANS OF CHAN. Maybe we could start the PHANS OF PHAT PHIL. Sure he is no CHAN, but but put him next to Kirstie Alley and she looks like a swimsuit model. Winning in Sanford North would be less fun without the Great Pumpkin.

Urban Creyer, no emotion there. Tommy Tubby, sorry it does not register on the hate-o-meter. Nick Saban, I just think the Bama fans are insane to pay that kind of money. Of course if Coach Richt said he was going to leave if he did not get more money, I would grab a boot and act like a fireman at the street corner during Jerry Lewis’s Labor Day telethon.

By J

September 3, 2007 1:57 PM | Link to this

the most exciting thing to see saturday was how well the D line/ entire defense played considering that was such a big question mark.

By Dawg in S. Ga.

September 3, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

Nice article Chip, but I am wondering one thing. How is the SC defensive front labeled as “stout” in your eyes when they gave up 311 yards on the ground to La. Lafayette? I think we keep it on the ground and pound SC into submission.

By Chris

September 3, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

Bulldogs still play pusses to start their season. DAWGS should always be 4-0 easily, but SC maybe a little tougher than average. Dogs-off-the-chain was good for an easy team. Try that BS when you really play a TEAM in their HOUSE.

By Lee

September 3, 2007 2:21 PM | Link to this

I hated to hear Lumpkin got hurt. He has been a very productive and dependable runner the past three years.

Lest everyone forgot, we still have one of the best fullbacks I’ve seen at UGA in a long, long time in Southerland.

Besides, from what I saw last Saturday, getting the ball to Moreno more often will be a good thing.

By SamoanDawg

September 3, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this

Mo’ Moreno, mo’ Moreno. Of course, we want to see mo’ of Moreno. He’s a play maker and a difference maker. Thomas Brown should be the starter, though. He deserves it. He looked very impressive coming back from the ACL.

After watching SC gave up 250+ yards on the ground, tells me they’re very soft upfront. Our backs should have a field day against’em. But, we can’t underestimate the Head Ball Coach, still. I don’t trust him.

**Phil Fulmer used to be my most hated coach. I didn’t like Phil, because of all the hyped they get in the local media and a lot of it has to do with the location I live in… Northwest Georgia, Dalton, GA. And some obnoxious Tennessee fans didn’t help matters either. There are probably more Tennessee fans than Georgia fans in Northwest Georgia. It’s a good clean hate though, as I would call it. I breathe easier now since coach Richt came to town.

Nick Saban(OC)Opportunistic Coach, has taken over that hated role now. I don’t like the guy, because I don’t think he’s an honest coach. There were some speculations he violated the rules of recruiting. Of course, he/Tides denied any wrong doings. The handling of his backup QB Jimmy Barnes, he later transferred. And the deal with the Dolphins. I also heard he’s hard to work with.** Now, do I really care how Nick runs his program? Absolutely not. But hey, I have to give him a little credit though, he does makes college football more fun to watch along with Phil, Steve, Les and Tommy. They give us or me rather and the media something to talk about.

I believe we have the best coach in the country. On and off the football field.

By mike

September 3, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this

I think we’re good with Brown and Moreno. Brown should start as he is the better blocker and he’s far more experienced. SC’s rush defense SHOULD be better than Ok state’s like you said, but don’t forget they gave up over 5 yards per carry against a weak team last week (La-L).

As far as spurrier goes, I live in columbia and to me he is far and away the coach I hate most in the sec. The guy is obnoxious, cocky and full of himself. Did you see how quickly he was to throw his own assistant coach into the fire in a post-game interview last season? He also one of the biggest complainers I’ve ever seen in my entire life. He said to the public that the refs missed over 20 calls on our offensive line last year. I call bull.

I can’t avoid the media attention that he gets, especially the local coverage he gets here in columbia and I can’t wait to see our dawgs kick the s** out of him and the rest of the lamecocks next week.

GO DAWGS! Beat those cocks!

By Huskdawg

September 3, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

Gen Neyland, what’s your take on this weekend? I thought you guys should’ve taken care of business. A lot of folks are saying that ND and OKST were overrated. What happened with Cal? I respect u as a blogger and hope Tenn does well, except against us. There’s always next Sat to see what happens. The dawgs look to roll if everything keeps going. If I can ever get some tickets to a game, I would like to bring my 2 sons and meet some of u guys. Where can I get a FOC application?

By A-ville Ranger

September 3, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this

Barkin’Dawg ——- Get warm and fuzzy about Spurrier if you want.I for one will always want to grind him under the heel then gloat over his limp body.This is the guy who (after beating us for years)came into Athens put 51 on us and gloated.The ole ball sack will always be the one person in the game that it’s personal with.

By Wayne

September 3, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

Of course, no one could take the place of Steve Spurrier as #1 of the MOST DISLIKED List. Of course, if you beat them a couple years in a row you don’t dislike them as much. Phillip Fulmer is 2nd because we play them before Flordia. Then Urban Meyer because he coachs The Gators, then Nick Saban for what he done at LSU, and we play Alabama this year which he is coaching. Tommmy Tuberville, it is hard to hate on them because Vince Dooly played there.

By Big Dawg

September 3, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

Chip,

As always a great article but one thing Moreno had 60 plus yards on his first 12 carries and 50 plus on 2 catches until after we scored our last TD and we sat on the ball trying to run out the clock. OSU had 8 and 9 man fronts after that and Moreno was still able to push the pile. I would also mention that on his 9 yard run as Altamaha pointed out in another blog, he got tackled by Chris Davis as he was about to break it open big time. As for T. Brown he did very good and this bodes well for us. Since LA Lafayette had great success running the option maybe we will see more sweeps this week against the Gamecocks instead of just running between the tackles. I also believe you will see more vertical passes as well as our OL did quite well and Brown and Moreno showed they are pretty good blockers.

As for SEC Coaches, I don’t hate anybody, but Spurrier is probably still at the top of my list with Phat Phil running a very, very close second as the guys I dislike the most. Both are arrogant, teach their players to play dirty and have been known to run up the score.

By **CowPoke Fan**

September 3, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this

Well Dawg Fans….I was wrong and now have to eat crow. I was really hoping that our offense and defensive improvements would put us in a position to pull out a huge victory.

Just for the record, we had an incredible trip to Athens and the game. The atmosphere in that town and on campus is what College football is supposed to be about. We tailgated with UGA fans and both parties expressed typical pregame concerns.

I thought we played well in the first half - moved the ball well and were going toe to toe.

Second half - your defensive adjustments and speed just ate us up. UGA on offense was better than expected and our defense did not show the improvement we were hoping for.

Bottom Line….I have been to games at Texas A&M, Texas, Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas Tech. The crowd, electricity and atmosphere at UGA was hands down better than any of the venues that I mentioned above.

As many of you know - we are in the midst of a major building campaign at OSU….I suggest to the powers that be that we do our best to duplicate what UGA has going on in Athens.

Best of luck to UGA on the remainder fo your season - it was a great opener for us as our weaknesses were exposed. Better be beat by a nonconference foe in such manner to help us prepare for Big12 action.

GO POKES!!!!

By Buck in the NW

September 3, 2007 3:02 PM | Link to this

Chip, have you picked up anything about how King was blocking before his injury? Based on comments from Coach Ball , he was picking up what they were asking him to do. Maybe those comments were made so as to not make him look bad. If he’s fully recovered from his injury and can pick up some of the playbook, I hope they play him. We all know how easy it is for a RB to go down(see Lumpkin and Brown). His speed would be a big asset to the team…….I believe that the way SC played last week was part of a SOS scheme to lull us to sleep and I don’t think for one second that Bobo is paying any attention to it. Chip, you’re right. I noticed during the game that we weren’t getting very much yds. per carry and that’s why Bobo had the screen passes as the leading play of our Offense. Our “OL” did good but we’re not ready to just line up and run the ball down SC’s throat. SOS would love that. No we’ll have something different for the “Visor”.

By Cuz

September 3, 2007 3:09 PM | Link to this

Huskdawg as Rush Chairman, I would like to extend an invitation to join the Noble and Sacred Order of the FANS OF CHAN!!! Once again CHAN proved his genuis by beating Fat Friar Tuck Weiss and his seriously overrated Non-Fighting Irish.

Welcome brother to the FANS OF CHAN. We will keep you posted on upcoming chapter meetings.

All FOC members, what time and where would be a great place to hold a meeting at the great Chicken dinner this Saturday. My vote is the Blind Pig. Right down from the stadium and they sell adult beverages.

By Barkin'Dog

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

Hey, posters… Chip needs our “Coaches we hate” comments for his editorial, but he can’t use them straight from this blog. We need to post them here and THEN EMAIL THEM TO CHIP at ctowers@ajc.com Also be sure to send your real name, hometown, occupation and a phone number where you can be reached for comment, if needed. Let’s help him out!

By Cuz

September 3, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

Cowpoke fan, thanks for the comments about game day in Athens. Other than your loss, I am glad you had a good time although I am glad the Dawgs won. Good luck the rest of the year and feel free to follow the Dawgs and come on here from time to time. Now go out and beat Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska.

By A-ville Ranger

September 3, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this

After watching a replay of the game here’s a few observances.Stafford has refined his release to a more overhand position.He needs work on his footwork,particularly in setting up on the longer drop back.Bailey is the top receiver.The interior of the O-line will have to be better to open holes against strong D-lines.Getting Chandler back should add a dimension to the passing game particularly slants.Bobo’s use of screens was the key to our offensive success and he should assume the chickens will work to counter it and work on a counter to their counter…….next I’ll look at the defense.

By CLT Dawg

September 3, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

Listen to Chip. USC has a better defense than it showed against L-L. They return 10 starters from last year but will probably start some freshman (Cliff Matthews?), so they have solid depth and experience. Our O-line was not impressive in the running game. I think people are forgetting how solid Lump was/is. He’s our pound-it back, which is huge in SEC games. Temper your enthusiasm. Oh yeah, Spurrier still is the most hated coach in my mind and am shocked to hear otherwise. Go Dawgs!

By Big Dawg

September 3, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

CowPoke Fan

You are a classy guy and are welcome on our blog anytime, matter of fact I for one will be pulling for OSU the rest of the year and would appreciate some updates occasionally.

By Vince

September 3, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

I”m sure Tony Ball will figure out a good package.

Moreno seems like the kinda guy that will easily break of 150 plus yards in big time games - with the O-line coming together this week well —-

Brown was really playing well too and hitting holes well -

Chapas and Munzenmaier must be great pass blockers and run blockers by now - fantastic athletes with speed and power - it will be exciting to see them play - does anyone know their 40 yard dash speeds?

Jason Johnson same from what I hear -

I think we’ll have to get King ready anyway and watch how the other guys get it done …

This is what I thought might happen when D. Ware decided to pull the plug and go to the League - I was bummed for this reason -

By A-ville Ranger

September 3, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

Vince—Chapas is listed at 4.7 I think Munzenmaier is close to the same.Of course when you’re a 240-250 lb inside runner, that can be enough.

By A-ville Ranger

September 3, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

Jimmy —- I read your post from yesterday.Do this tree hugging Dawg a favor and keep your politics off our sports site.

By Dawg19

September 3, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

I really get a kick out of how there are so many Dawg haters that are now retorting to “why don’t you play somebody in your first game instead of these nobody teams.” What does it take to be a somebody? Ranked #1 in the polls? As we all know, we started against a Big 12 team in OK. State this year. Last year Western Kentucky. 2005 was #18 Boise State, no push over. ‘04 was Georgia Southern, a team with as much of a winning tradition in 1-AA as Ap. State. ‘02 and ‘03 was Clemson. Are there a couple of weak teams in there, sure, but not pushovers by any means. In ‘03 when we went TO Clemson, we wiped the floor with them to the tune of 30-0 (Chris 2:19pm post, this is for you).

By longtimedawg

September 3, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

Steve is a great football coach….but a horse’s a* for a person. He has no character!

By JerseyDawg

September 3, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

Why not more of Sutherland? He had very good success in the last 4 games of last season. A good solid runner, good hands on the quick slant, etc.

By dc dawg

September 3, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

when do the new polls come out for the first week? anyone, anyone?

By Buck in the NW

September 3, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this

A-ville Ranger, Stafford has refined his whole game since last Sept. Bill Curry has always nit picked with young QBs and he did so with Stafford. For the game plan that Bobo had set up, Stafford’s footwork had to be very precise and it was. He let one throw sail on him and on another the receiver didn’t go after the ball. I just hope he continues to play the rest of the season the way he did Sat. His talent is showing and 18-24 with no int’s is a pretty good night’s work. Can’t wait until he goes deep 4-5 times in a game. Knowing that it would cause a serious “Visor Slam”, I’d love to see him hit a couple this Sat.

By A-ville Ranger

September 3, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

Buck Stafford’s footwork was generally good but not when he had to adjust for the pass rush.As far as Bill Curry’s comments I don’t know that I even heard them.When I watch replays I turn down the volume and try to just see what I see.

By shane

September 3, 2007 4:59 PM | Link to this

cowpoke fan,thanks for your comments,we are glad you enjoyed athens and look foward to coming to your house.win or lose,with class fans like you it should be fun,and thats why i like college football.hope you guys have a great season!

By RxDawg

September 3, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

Ahhhhhhh Chip it sure did feel good to see Thomas Brown do so well. Moreno looks like the real deal as well. I think we’ll be fine at RB untill Lumpkin can get back in there. Now lets all hope that we dont take another injury at the RB position, which is also one of the roughest positions to play. That could be a hard hit to the team. Heres a prediction, Thomas Brown was an excellent kickoff returner, and I bet we dont see him there again until Lumpkin comes back. Its too risky to put our best and starting RB at the return position. Lets take a slight downgrade there in hopes of keeping them safe.

By Travis Hill

September 3, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

I find it hard to believe that I see so many dawg fans saying that South Carolina is weak….Don’t get into that mindset….The players for South Carolina were not thinking about playing Louisiana-Lafayette…. they are thinking about this week….believe me…. Spurrier wants to beat Georgia more than anybody else. Every year (execpt last year) South Carolina gives us their A game…..and I will tell you we have been very lucky to win several of them. Steve Spurrier is a master game planner…. He will find a weakness….. We just have to be ready to adjust….They are waiting for us to overlook them just like Michigan overlooked Ap. State….. South Carolina is much better than Ap. State. I for one am scared going into this game. The run blocking did not look that good to me this past week. Pass blocking looked great….but it should against the 87th ranked D. I will be in Athens Saturday cheering as loud as I can for sure….I hope the crowd is louder than this past week…. It seems to me when the crowd thinks that we have things under wraps they can shut up….. Well….for a while I thought We were going to let OSU back in the game….GA needs to go ahead and finish a team off so all of our back-ups can play longer….One more thing….Why did Stafford stay in the whole game? Joe Cox needs playing time in case (God Forbid it) Matthew were to go down. It made absolutely no sense to me….but what do I know….Mark Richt is winning…..(Thanks for that Coach!) But I wasn’t the only one thinking that Joe Cox should be in…..

To CowPoke Fan

Thanks for the compliments…I wish you could hear the stadium rocking when an opponent like Tennessee, Auburn, or Georgia Tech comes into the Stadium….You haven’t heard noise until you hear that…Good Luck to OSU for the rest of the season. Thanks for being a good fan.

Just my humble opinion….

By Buck in the NW

September 3, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this

A-ville, no problem just a difference of opinion. I watch a lineman and QBs footwork as close as I can. I saw Stafford throw off his back foot once but I’ve seen a lot of the top QBs have to do the same thing when time was short. Throwing screen passes requires accurate and fast use of feet. Harder, IMO, than throwing the long ball. Anyway, I’m glad he’s the QB on my team and not the other guys bunch.

By A-ville Ranger

September 3, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this

RxDawg ——I agree Brown’s special teams play will have to wait for Lumpkin’s return.A player I’d like to see get a shot at returning kicks is Vance Cuff he should be a force with the ball in his hands at some point.Think of a bigger,stronger, Mikey Henderson type.

By Gen Neyland

September 3, 2007 5:22 PM | Link to this

HuskDawg

We go whipped. Period. Yet, I come from a long line of orators so here it goes…Offensively, decent. We scored enough to win but defensively, gave up too many to overcome. The OL did a good job with zero penalties levied against them. WR corps still a mystery to me. Foster did okay. I sat there and watched UT punt straight away to a potential All-American and get burned. That was a huge mistake. Seems Fulmer would have learned that lesson from Athens in 2006…Eric Berry looks to be the real deal…A big shout out to the state of GA, aka the Petri Dish State of Future NFL’ers…I predicted he would start by game 4 and it looks like game 2 or 3 now…Cutcliffe ran double TE sets. Good… Sr TE Chris Brown showed up well. I had figured Ainge would be looking to the TE for dependability…X Mitchell suffered a concussion so it’s day to day. I’m guessing he’ll sit more than play against SO.MS…All in all, disappointing to lose. Hate it. It’s either gonna mend things or be a bad year. And BTW, down the schedule we have little podunk Arkansas ST that gave the # 4 Texas Shortribs all they could handle…We’re in everybody’s crosshairs and many of you out there in Blogland want revenge…So far, you’re 1 for 1…Go Vols, and God Save the Queen…

By Gen Neyland

September 3, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

Cuz

Phans Of Phil..? POP… By the numbers, that’s a flag you can only fly in Neyland North…until the Cutcliffe Era begins…

By I-DOG

September 3, 2007 5:34 PM | Link to this

Cowpoke:

It takes a lot of guts to come on here after your team loses and take your medicine. I salute you for that! I hope Okie State has a fine season the rest of the year and you are welcome back on this blog any time.

Go ‘pokes, win the big 12!

By staugdawg

September 3, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

dcdawg,

after tonights FSU-Clem game…

By A-ville Ranger

September 3, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this

Buck —-we’ll see how Stafford does on the deep ball.I agree his touch on the short stuff has improved greatly.All this back foot,front foot stuff…. let’s just say it’s more about balance to me.Favre is the best example of a great qb who throws from anywhere any angle,there’s only one like him though.If Stafford throws the deep pass off his seat and it works I’m cool with it.When it ain’t doing what it’s supposed to though you look at mechanics.

By I-DOG

September 3, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this

Offense:

Bobo called a great game. Mixed it up run and pass in first 3 quarters. Lined up in the I but mixed in the shotgun as well. Okie State did not know what was coming which is half the battle.

Only ran the sprint draw about 3 or 4 times and it was sucessful on at least two of those occasions. It actually caught OK State by surprise because we didn’t overuse it.

Great job with NO turnovers! Only one dropped pass and a reasonable amount of penalties(a few too many). When UGA does this under Richt, they ALWAYS win.

Mo Mass had a better game than many on these blogs give him credit for. Only one catch, but a key tackle setting up one touchdown on a special teams miscue and he also had the key block for Figgins on another touchdown (a great block).

Thomas brown looked Great and very explosive. Moreno looked rediculous.

Tony Wilson had a very good game, good run after catch, a couple of great blocks. One dropped pass won’t kill us.

Stafford was phenominal. 75% completions! He had 6 incomplete passes. One he threw away intentionally (good decision) one was a drop by Wilson. He missed on the one long ball he threw when Velasco missed a block and he had a Tackle bearing down on him…he couldn’t step up but still managed a decent throw. The other 3 were legimate misfires… 3 passes!

offensive line was not dominant, but did enough to be productive. Sturdivant had an excellent game.

By Gen Neyland

September 3, 2007 6:02 PM | Link to this

Big Dawg

I guess it’s all a matter of perspective RE: your 2:55 post. I feel the same way when I’ve watched UGA carry things a bit far, but it’s all in the mpment. When the whistle blows, it’s over, line up and play ball. ‘Course, you may be thinking chop block or some other infraction, but I think UT plays just as clean ( or dirty ) as any other SEC program…UF and any Spurrier coached team, now that’s different…

By Hunk Erdown

September 3, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this

Anyone who thinks that Saturday’s game gives an in-depth look at what UGA is capable of on offense is blind or stupid. We barely got past the inside cover of our playbook…Copyright 2007 BoboHouse Inc. By the time the middle of the 3rd quarter rolled around and certainly the 4th, Stafford might as well as walked to the line saying “Hey pokes, I’m handing the ball to this guy and he’s gonna run it right over there.” Sure we could have played it different and Moreno could have had 6-8 yds per carry and we could have rolled up another 100 yds or so passing, and 2-3 more TDs, but as of today, Spurrior has seen no mis-direction, counter, draws, and he damn sure hasn’t seen Stafford light up the sky like he will when neccessary.

I’m usually a red shirt kind of guy, but I don’t think Caleb is blessed with the wherewithal to get a real College edumacation, so unless he’s wrapped up in basket weaving and studies into the history of turtle neck sweaters 101, we better play him while we’ve got him.

By I-DOG

September 3, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this

Defense:

We need to starting giving some credit to Martinez. I was critical in 05 and part of 06. He has been getting the job done. 14 to Okie State is impressive They never dreamed of being shutout in the 2nd half.

DE’s Rod Battle and Marcus Howard were very active. UGA had two DE’s last year that were well known and had similar pass rushing styles with not as much depth behind. This year, different body types and styles of play iwth not much film to be able to review for the OL of the opposition. Tougher to prepare for.

I think even Coach Richt was surprised by the play of. We haven’t heard anything about him all fall and really any of the Spring and he looked explosive.

Brandon Miller’s best game at UGA.

Kelin is a head hunter in the defensive backfield, but can still play in coverage. He is like a bigger stronger version of Tra Battle.

Nitpicking: Why did we rush 3 on 3rd and 21 from the UGA 45? First down Pokes? I’m not saying we needed to bring 6, but that wasn’t a good defensive set for that down and distance…

we mixed up the D against them very well. You never really knew how many were rushing or from where.

By godawg

September 3, 2007 6:25 PM | Link to this

Michigan will offer Satan $7M and he’ll be gone in December after a 6 win season at Bama.:-) WOOF!

By Big Dawg

September 3, 2007 6:34 PM | Link to this

Gen Neyland,

I was specifically remembering the Robert Edwards injury in Knoxville along the sideline when one of the Volunteer defensive players stomped his foot after the play was over. Hitting late is one thing but when a player is on the ground and you stomp them that is a different thing altogether and shouldn’t be tolerated. The guy should have been jerked from the game by the Tennessee coaching staff and suspended but was actually praised and played the rest of the game. When Johnny Majors was the coach at Tennessee you didn’t see the late or cheap hits as much and what looks like deliberate attempts to hurt the opposing team’s players that you see with Phil Fulmer. BTW I get upset when I see GA players take cheap or late shots at the other team’s players and you always see the GA coaches all over the players in these situations, just like Saturday night when Coach Richt was all over Reshad Jones.

By tony

September 3, 2007 6:39 PM | Link to this

Moreno should be our primary rb. H. Walker, Tim worley, Garrison Hearst, Rodney Hampton, and Robert Edward were our primary rbs when they played for UGA. All of them were drafted in the 1st rd because they didn’t have to patoon. Mark Richt is hurting any chance for them to go high in the draft by patooning them. He need to stick with 1 rb until he needs a breather. MORENO is that guy.

By A-ville Ranger

September 3, 2007 7:00 PM | Link to this

I-Dog I’ve already tipped the cap to Martinez.I thought he balanced being aggressive with containment about as good as I’ve seen.A few defensive guys who stood out….Johnson,Ellerbe,Howard and Battle.Battle was a big surprise to me.Many of if not all of us neglected him when naming who we expected to stand out this year.The play where I wanted to cheer Martinez was the delayed, screened, inside pass rush by Ellerbe,just real smart football.

By geechee

September 3, 2007 7:03 PM | Link to this

tony, Richt’s only focus is winning the SEC. He is not concerned with the NFL draft and neither are his players. The NFL is really only concerned with how players look on film and not how many carries they get. We are probably looking at one of the best backfields in the NCAA no matter which back is rotated into the game. Sutherland is the best fullback in the country and Stafford will get better each game he plays. If this young OL responds, it will be happy times in the Dog Nation this season.

GO DOGS

By JimmyG

September 3, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this

Somebody said go play a “Team” in their house? You can’t honestly be referring to Notre Dame can you? I agree with Mark May and I have been saying it for two years, they have nothing. ND’s schedule looks harder than it is, so when they win games they get overrated. If you look at all of the football games from this past week and were to rank every team from 1-119 you cant make a reasonable arguement to have Notre Dame in the top 90. Michigan is probably about 60 or so. Once again if you know football and know how to compare teams outside of well I went to Tech so they are good, then you would know USC is not the best team in the country, they are also overhyped because of the ratings they bring the networks and internet sites. You would also know VA Tech is not a top 10 team they are only ranked there because of what happened in April, and they are “america’s team” once again more ratings for networks and pollster’s employees. Pre-season polls are pointless, I still have no idea of what order the top 10 should be in, but I have a reasonble assumption of the top 10 teams thru week 1 and they would be (no order): Georgia, Georgia Tech, LSU, Florida, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Cal, USC, Miami, and West Virginia. Once again no order and I base this on performance. So my dear Tech friend you will get a better test from Samford High this week than you did against 94th ranked ND team… So go “play somebody”

Any other teams yall think are derserving of top 10 status after Saturday, I think Lou Holtz will still say ND and Michigan but he is about as logical as a Tech fan arguing football with a Georgia Fan

By NASCARfan

September 3, 2007 7:24 PM | Link to this

Chip, come on, I figured you were smarter than that. Moreno’s YPC was about 5.0 YPC before they started running him about 8 times into a ten man front.

Come on Chip, don’t read the box score… dig a little deeper. We expect laziness like that from Strickland, but not from you.

Moreno was explosive and didn’t have any rushes for less than 4 yards until garbage time, unlike Brown who still had issues with breaking tackler. Yeah, when the lane was there and the blocking was perfect, Brown picked up that 14 yard TD, but when someone was in his way, he didn’t do a good job of getting past the first guy. Moreno? He would either bulldoze the first guy or juke him out of his Nikes.

Moreno is the best back on this team, without a doubt.

And Sean Bailey is going to make Matthew Stafford a presence in the Heisman Trophy debate. Sean Bailey is the third heat that was missing last year. He’s the third heat!

CowPokeFan

Thank you for coming into my town and enjoying yourself and being an upstanding representative of your state and your school. All of the Pokies I spoke to were great. Even got one in a beer pong game. He beat me, and I told him that’s the only time that a Dawg was going to lose to a Poke that day. Well, I probably slurred it, but I think he got my drift.

I know I speak for the rest of the good natured Dawgs on this board like Altamaha and Buck when I say that you have an open invitation to come on these boards anytime you want to pay a visit and talk some football. We appreciate hearing from other fans around the country, especially if they’re just good people, and you’ve been good people. Lamecock Gary you are not.

So, good luck in your conference. Beat Texas and Oklahoma, as that can only help us as well as you. I wish I could say I hope to see you in the Sugar Bowl, but I doubt our own ability to get to our BCS Bowl this year, and I also know your conference ties into the Fiesta Bowl. I wouldn’t mind being an invite team to the Fiesta Bowl, though. Visiting that spanking-new stadium and Arizona in January holds would make me pretty happy, as compared to the dankness of the SuperDome and those smelly streets of Bourbon.

Maybe if the stars align.

But please, feel free to take off your spurs and sit a spell.

And Lamecock Gary, I wouldn’t even start if I were you. Matthew Stafford, Knowshon Moreno, Kelin Johnson, Brandon Miller, and Dannell Elerbe have something for your Evil “Genius.” Amazing how, with talented team he was a “genius” and now he’s more like a Mike Shula with his current crop of players.

I don’t know about the rest of you Dawgs, but I’m gonna be eating a lot of Zaxby’s this week in preparation for Saturday, when our team is going to have GameChicken for dinner!

By Stephen

September 3, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this

Cowpoke fan. Your team and fans all came in with class and played with even more. I hope everyone was good to you and you didnt have to deal with any crap.

I like the brown moreno combo, and i do wish KL wasnt hurt, hes a senior. I hate fulmer the most because of how he conducts his business and the MEDIA lets him get away with it…..FOR EXAMPLE….

Isnt the running back Lamarcus Coker suposed to be suspended indefinitely??…(ala M-Vick)….yet a TN friend of mine tells me he will be back in time to play the gaytors…..huh???

General Neyland, I have all the respect in the world for you..you are classy in my book, but the Great Pumpkin I cannot stand

By A-ville Ranger

September 3, 2007 7:38 PM | Link to this

JimmyG It don’t matter who says what about who’s better than who.The great and terrible thing about playing in the SEC is you get to(have to) prove it on the field……just win baby.

By Dawg19

September 3, 2007 7:42 PM | Link to this

Honestly there is no reason for a player to not have good grades with the support system that colleges offer. Not caring or putting forth no effort to academics at all is the only reason that I could see somebody failing. Experience, injury and current depth at tailback is the reason CK should keep his redshirt. If we lose another back then that should be reevaluated. Only then. King and Moreno will only be 3 year backs anyway with the skill sets that they have. Both are tremendously gifted athletes.

Hunk Erdown, you are so right about the 3rd and 4th quarters, especailly after the Dawgs put up their 5th TD and opened up a 21 point lead. UGA went right into a protect the ball and run the clock mode to negate the OK. State offense. The game this weekend against SC will be another early test that I know Richt will have the team prepared for. I feel much more comfortable after watching the Dawgs this last week and seeing a replay of the SC game. La-La was pretty much able to run at will. I know they are built to do that but it still makes you wonder just how good that SC D-Line is. Spurier is worried about it, I promise.

By tony

September 3, 2007 7:43 PM | Link to this

geechee, how wrong can u get young man. Those athlete may not admit to it but the NFL is on their minds. You probably couldn’t count how many undergrades left school early to enter the draft. Your argument about how the NFL evaluate rbs is an understatment. They want to know if rbs are capable of carring the ball 25 or more per game as well as their performance on the field. We were National Champions in 1980 with 1 primary rb. Sutherland is our primary fb and Moreon should be our primary hb.

By JimmyG

September 3, 2007 7:49 PM | Link to this

A-ville Ranger I couldn’t agree more. I love all these people who come on here and run their mouth, but they can’t argue the one thing that matters…. WINS! The SEC champ should have an automatic bid to the BCS title game every year. Go Dawgs and good luck to OK State. If we held this offense to 14 its scary to think about how good we can be on defense…. our team speed can only be matched by Florida

By geechee

September 3, 2007 7:54 PM | Link to this

tony, the NFL knows more about what is going on than the CIA does, besides, it is not your team. It is Mark Richt’s team and he will run it as he sees fit. You can cheer the Dogs on each week or not as you see fit.

GO DOGS

By tony

September 3, 2007 8:09 PM | Link to this

NASCARfan, I agree with you about Moreno. He should be our primary back. That young man is special.

By Dawg19

September 3, 2007 8:11 PM | Link to this

I would be willing to bet that any NFL team would be happy to have a back that comes out of a system where they stay fresh. Less wear and tear is always a good thing when it comes to Football. And it is all about talent and skill which the UGA backs have. Moreno, Brown, Lumpkin and King will all be highly touted when their draft time comes. All 1st rounders? Probably not. But that dosen’t mean a thing. Look at guys like Robert Edwards and Terrell Davis.

By Chip Towers

September 3, 2007 8:34 PM | Link to this

Hey guys. Sorry I haven’t been more interactive today. I’m actually in Columbia, SC, right now. Sitting in a Damon’s Ribs, in fact, drinking a Yuengling and watching Clemson-FSU… . Had to drive up here today. Interviewed Spurrier and Clifton Geathers and some other guys for stories I’m working on this week. Wasn’t in Athens to give you your usual practice update and forgot to ask Carter to do it for me… .

It may just be an act but I don’t get the feeling the Gamecocks are real confident coming into this game. Their 28-14 struggle against La.-LaFayette certainly did nothing to make them feel better about themselves. Then again, Blake Mitchell will be back at quarterback this week. Spurrier said as much. Of course, that could be a good or bad thing, depending on how Mitchell plays. Smelley got hurt and is doubtful… .

The Gamecocks definitely look at lot more like an SEC contender. Lot more big guys running around for sure, including Geathers. That dude is huge. Spurrier has recruited pretty darn good this past season. In fact, they played 11 TRUE freshmen this past Saturday. That’s a bunch of young guys. I’d say they’re still at least a year away from really challenging for the East. We’ll see.

By Buck in the NW

September 3, 2007 8:37 PM | Link to this

I think that SOS knew exactly what was happening in his game and wasn’t at all upset about it. He knows that the vanilla offense we ran Sat. night isn’t what he’ll see this Sat night. To me it’s fun to watch the head games being played by Bobo and SOS and the game should be a good one. SOS knows two things for sure. 1. the Dawg have a new Sheriff in charge of the Offense and #2 is Matthew Stafford just loves to play against him…….BTW, keep your ears open during NFL games and pre-game show in ‘07. See how many times you hear that phrase “all purpose yards”. Then think about how many of those yards Moreno got Sat.

By Buck in the NW

September 3, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

BTW, I know I’m in the minority but they may have to operate on Lumpkin’s thumb so I’m hoping they coach him up and play Caleb King

By Gen Neyland

September 3, 2007 8:52 PM | Link to this

Stephen

As one of the resident Pumpkin Watchdogs here, I don’t know what put Coker in Fulmer’s doghouse. Fulmer said fix it or sit…I’m gonna guess he’ll get a few carries this coming week in a tune up for UF…I wouldn’t want to be a preacherman attending a John Chavis film session of the Callefornia affair…

Relish the past week Hot Dawgs, ‘cause mean ol’ Mr. Mustard is on tap…Sic ‘em…

By michael g.

September 3, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this

nascar fan…..

you mentioned earlier that you wanted to play in the new fiesta bowl stadium. Well, if not this year,then we will play there next year, because we go out to play Arizona St.

I know every one is excited about our team for next year, but the schedule is scary tough. We have the usual suspects in division, plus make trips to Tempe, and Baton Rouge. Yikes! But we can worry about that next year. Let’s pull for our ‘07 edition of the Dawgs.

We all have our favorite players, like Moreno, but we need to remember that T. Brown wears Red and Black too, and he deserves our support. We have a tendancy to be a little too critical of him. He did, after all, have 2 good touchdown runs, a nice kickoff return, and a pretty fancy spin move of his own. Let’s support all of our Dawgs and cheer each of them to many more W’s this year.

By Stephen

September 3, 2007 9:00 PM | Link to this

Gen Neyland

Thanks for the reply. So i take it that the reason never was announced?? Thanks for the answer, great reply.

I live 1 mile from TN line and was able to listen to Coach Fulmers post game comments. He focused on 3 things that the Vols had trouble with….

1. Speedy receivers (check)
2. Stopping the run (check)
3. Another punt return for TD (check)

These things may be addressed by 10/6/07, but i hope not…Go dawgs

By Stephen

September 3, 2007 9:06 PM | Link to this

Michael G

I totally agree with you about supporting T-Brown. He is STILL awesome. One thing that i like so much abou Moreno is that great players make the others better….is it just me or did T-brown run just a littttle bit harder after Knowshown did his thing. I think all 3 back, Lump included were good, i saw him make some good blocks when he had to protect. Im gonna miss lump but im glad the other two are ready to play

By GWJ

September 3, 2007 9:10 PM | Link to this

“Mark Richt is hurting any chance for them to go high in the draft by patooning them”…Tony, with all due respect, do you remember Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown at Auburn? Trust me, the NFL evaluates talent pretty well.

By Palmetto State Dawg

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

Hey Chip, how long you gonna be in town? I live in Columbia. We should get together for a beer, and talk UGA football.

By NASCARfan

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

GWJ… talking about Brown and Cadillac with anything but the words “First Round Bust” in front of their names proves that even in the NFL, talent can be mutually exclusive from heart once money is introduced into the equation.

Once money is introduced, then you really see who’s in it to play football and who’s in it to cash a paycheck. That also rings true for the other sports; especially baseball (hello J.D. Drew!). Ronnie Brown and Cadillac Williams haven’t run with a smidgen of heart since they joined the NFL. They got their huge signing bonuses and are now taking it easy.

By JimmyG

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

Ronnie B has over 2200 yards in 28 games as a pro. I mind you he split time his first year, and missed 3 games last year. I guess you forgot about that run his rookie year over the Chiefs’ Wesley that was number 1 on sportscenter. All this and the Dolphins have one if not the worst offensive lines in the NFL while playing in the dominant conference. I mention this as a UGA fan. Please go back to talking about Nascar unless your comments can have a factual base

By Cuz

September 3, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

General, have you seen Mean Mr. Mustard’s sister Polythene Pam. I think SOS is looking at Helter Skelter, it’s coming down. Okay enough with the Beatles anolgies, unless I want to before I stop writing.

Scared, what do you mean scared. Them Dawgs aint scared. Them chickens better watch out or the next thing they know they will be in a bucket at KFC. I like the original recipe by the way.

I could be cautious because neither team has shown what they will do on offence but I have seen what they will do on defence. Dawgs hands down. We win by no less than 14. Dawgs open up a Popeye can of whupasss on the chickens and everything is right with the world.

Last Beatle analogy. Darth Visor’s favorite song, Yesterday, when my troubles seemed so far away……

By Cuz

September 3, 2007 9:46 PM | Link to this

Hey Nas after you get the signing bonus then NFL stands for Not For Long. Got my money, hey I might get hurt.

By Spike

September 3, 2007 9:53 PM | Link to this

I think your premise is all wrong. If you want to know who the most despised coach is in my opinion, it should be Coach Spurrier. Hate gets no one nowhere. I live in the Columbia area, and I’ve always wanted to ask him how he remembers Jake Scott.

By Canis Athenas

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

Most hated coach: Urban the Oscar Meyer weinee. He is a little too good to be true for the Gators. We’ll see how he reacts under the stress of losing….its just a matter of time.

By Chip Towers

September 3, 2007 9:57 PM | Link to this

Palmetto, leaving tomorrow after Spurrier’s presser. But I have a bunch of family in Columbis and they’re al; “Chickens.” Cool town. Good people.

By Dawgnabbit

September 3, 2007 10:20 PM | Link to this

I stilol think that Steve Spurrier should still be the most hated of all of our rivals!I’ll never forget his lack of sportsmanship at a game with Florida in Jacksonville. Florida was leading by 14 points with 1:40 left on the clock in the 4th qtr., when Jasper Sanks fumbled the ball on the 8 yard line and Florida threw the ball for another touchdown! I then turned and took it out on the Florida fan standing next to me! I couldn,t believe he would call that play.Yeah I still hate him except when S.C. plays Florida.

By garry

September 3, 2007 10:48 PM | Link to this

although Spurrier will always be the evil genius of the Swamp and Jax to Georgia fans the only reason we hated him was because we couldnt beat him.Somehow the wins against him as the coach od South carolina dont feel anything like revenge to me.I take solace in the fact that if we could beat him as a Gator it would be much sweeter.I guess i know what he felt like looking over the sidelines and seeing Ray Goff not Mark Richt.He will make SC a good team and may beat us.However so did Kentucky and Vandy that dosent mean there program is better Tradition and History is what makes SEC football not just one season every now and then.

By Big Bird

September 3, 2007 10:59 PM | Link to this

Still:

1.) Saban 2.) Spurrier 3.) Meyer 4.) tie: Richt, Pumpkin, Tuberville 5.) Johnson (who does more with less than any of the above)

Richt should not havve gotten in this spot with his line - but responding w/ Sereals (sp?) helps…

By bad

September 3, 2007 11:00 PM | Link to this

Steve Superior is still the most arrogant, hated coach in the SEC if not the country. Nick Saban is a solid NO. 2. UGA has a great situation @ RB and do not need to rush CK.

By A-ville Ranger

September 3, 2007 11:02 PM | Link to this

garry —— that’s not intirely true.We don’t like Spurrier because he beats us AND he’s a jerk.

By NASCARfan

September 3, 2007 11:03 PM | Link to this

JimmyG, suck it stat-spanker. How about you go back to talking about jerkin’ your numbers or some other thing you know more about than you know about than actual football.

Sometimes it’s not all about numbers, idiot, and that’s what I was trying to get across. Let me guess, you’re the kind of nerd that plays fantasy football, right? So all you care about is numbers, right? So why don’t you haunt the NFL boards where things like heart and intangables are things spankers like you can’t seem to wrap your fevered fantasy brains around.

Being a stat-spanker tells me everything I need to know about you. People like you kept Hines Ward out of the first two rounds of the draft. People like you put Tom Brady in the sixth round of the draft. I’d take those two men over any other player at their position. I know there are wideouts who put up better “stats” than Hines Ward, but no one plays with more heart. No one else goes over the middle and makes the crucial catches like Ward. No one lays his body out or makes blocks down the field like Ward. Do you think those preening idiots in Cincinatti or Dallas would be willing to take that kind of punishment for their teams? Hell no. But Hines Ward does. Wes Welker does. Those are my kind of guys. The guys with heart. In two years, Cadillac and Brown have never displayed that kind of heart. They run soft. They’ve got their paydays. They’re busts to me. Dude, I hold more football knowledge in my little toe than you have in your whole nasty body. So don’t even bring your weak@ss crap back into the blog if you can’t think of something better than, “Go back to nascar [sic].” And yes, it’s NASCAR, not nascar; it’s an acronym. You do know what an acronym is, right? Please don’t tell me that along with this verbal @ss-whuppin’ I’m going to have to give you an English lesson?

So why don’t you go spank your stats, idiot. This is a College Football blog. Things like heart and intangables matter to us.

By 2007

September 3, 2007 11:09 PM | Link to this

Actually Redone I grew up with Ronnie and see the kind of work he puts in. I hate how he always gets dissed and has had to play second fiddle to someone else. He is a beast and you can tell by looking at him each year how much time he puts in the weight room. I don’t like for people to knock on him when the don’t know anything about football like yourself

By Upstate SC

September 3, 2007 11:16 PM | Link to this

Where is Lamecock Gary? Hello, I know you are somewhere out here in cyberspace. Isn’t it time for Lou to start predicting a 35 point win for USC? Anyway, on the subject of Moreno, I am confident SOS will get a gut full of him on Saturday, as well as Brown, Bailey, Southerland, must I go on. SOS, the wal mart brand of anti acid works just as well as pepsid ac. GOOOO DAWGS, and long live the FOC!!!

By Buddy El

September 3, 2007 11:21 PM | Link to this

Tony: Producing first round rb draft picks is not what UGA football is about. The idea is to play together as a team and win games. Backs must also block in the UGA scheme and Brown is our best blocker in that position. Moreno looked great but he is no Herschel Walker at this stage. Your type of jive could hurt our rb recruiting.

By reality check

September 3, 2007 11:24 PM | Link to this

Testing

By jrmdvm1

September 3, 2007 11:25 PM | Link to this

I didn’t know where else to post this, but because this blog is a “current” one, I thought I would post it here. As of now, I have lost respect for the “polls”. Michigan is #5 in both the Coaches’ and AP polls. They even had two first place votes in the Coaches’ poll. Those two coaches should have their voting privileges taken away. Let an SEC team lose to a 1-AA school and they would certainly be out of the top 10 and probably out of the top 25. I wonder if some folks ( coaches and AP writers ) filled out their ballots before Saturday’s games.

By 2007

September 3, 2007 11:30 PM | Link to this

I like the term stat packer tho it was cute. I shot those numbers off the top of my head, because the only NFL related team I follow is the Dolphins only because Ronnie plays for them. I didn’t go and look any of those numbers up, I don’t play fantasy football, but I do know a thing or two about football and that could be the reason I do what I do to make a living. So, go rev up your engine and turn left “Woohoo get um Dale!!! Hunny throw me another Busch. You my friend are the reason other fans call us rednecks. You come on here and p** off other Georgia fans whom you are supposed to get along with. This is the longest I have ever paid attention to this blog and part of it is because im watching these two crap teams play right now and I have nothing else to do. You have shown your immaturity by trying to put me down on a blog instead of arguing with some sort of back up for your comments. The numbers I threw out was for a reference. Yes we all love Hines and we all knew what kind of player he was. What we weren’t doing was sucking Tom Brady’s D13k coming out of college like you say you were and if you say you were you are full of more crap than your trailer’s septic tank. I know football and im not going to sit here and argue about what you know because I dont know you. But you have no reason to say Ronnie doesn’t run hard…. You obvisouly don’t watch him play or you would see him run over people in every single game. He plays on a terrible team and gives it his all, watch him play before you speak. Now don’t worry im sure “Dega” is coming up soon.

By reality check

September 3, 2007 11:30 PM | Link to this

Don’t know what the problem is with AJC.com, maybe this post won’t get dumped.

Georgia needs to run the ball against SC. SC hasn’t demonstrated they can stop the run in the Spurrier era and it is no coincidence we win when we run the ball 60% of the time or more. It is empirical.

On another note, I want to watch the replay tomorrow, but it looked to me Geno Atkins played a great game.

By NASCARfan

September 3, 2007 11:37 PM | Link to this

Dude, chill out.

Because of the FSU v. Clemson game going on right now on my beautiful Samsung DLP HDTV, the polls don’t come out until tomorrow.

That being said, most of us lost respect for the polls years ago.

But Dude… chill.

By NASCARfan

September 3, 2007 11:43 PM | Link to this

Yawn. Don’t cast stones, Stat-Spanker, when you live in glass houses. I don’t come after anyone unless they come after me.

You came after me. We could have had an amicable disagreement, like I’ve had with Buck or Hunk or Altamaha.

But you decided to start the name calling. Don’t start something you don’t plan to finish, and then b!tch and whine about it later.

See you ‘round, Stat-Spanker.

By 2007

September 3, 2007 11:54 PM | Link to this

Once again no substance and so you lose. I would hope as a Georgia fan you could throw something of substance into your comments but of course nothing. Anyway you should have checked out my piece about the what the top 10 should be after this week earlier in the blog. Turn Left I’m out

By physicsDawg

September 4, 2007 12:02 AM | Link to this

I would say I hate Spurrier the most. But that’s a very tiny “most.” I have come to realize since he left UF, that I hate the Gators way more than I hate the Ol coach. Maybe it was living in Virginia during his Redskins fiasco, and maybe I have always like South Carolina a little bit, as a sometimes threatening rival, but usually cordial neighbor. Fulmer is definitely a close second, but ol Steve is mostly comic relief now. As someone else said, It’s funny to see him rip on Clemson now with backhanded compliments, as only he can do.
On the RB note, Two backs as good as Moreno and Brown are MORE than enough. Unless one of them goes down, there’s no way we should consider Caleb. Give Caleb a year to learn and acclimate, and maybe he will have as good a debut as Moreno.

By ConyersDawg

September 4, 2007 12:05 AM | Link to this

Hate to say I told you so but for 2 years I have been saying when Tony Wilson gets on the field you will know.

Tony will be a star for Ga. and be a fan favorite. We have never had a more physical receiver at UGA.

By Upstate SC

September 4, 2007 12:28 AM | Link to this

Clemson won. Dadgummit, now I have to listen to all the chest thumping, “Going all the way” same old story at work today. Oh well, God bless em anyway. 4 days to go till the annual visor stomp. Good grief I love college football.

By mark

September 4, 2007 12:29 AM | Link to this

sorry guys but phat phil pfull(tommy)mer is the most hated coach ever. i dont care if alabama wins or loses but phat phil ran his mouth and put them on probation only to save tennessee from going on probation. phat phil runs a crooked organization. that is far worse than the old ball coach. because even though i do hate him, i must say that i respect the old ball coach…..

By Tommy Bow wow den

September 4, 2007 12:29 AM | Link to this

Well Well the dawgs beat the cowpokes. UGA better work on that running game because the gamecocks didnt show to much in their weak opening game this past saturday. Ole ball coach didnt want to show too much. We put it on pa pa with my Physical and Dominating Defense here at Clemson ,it wasnt as close as the score indicates. Boy my running backs are 2nd to none in the rest of the college football world. Brown and noshow Moreno dont even compare!!!I still think Uga is Fools Gold this year. But anyway Good Luck against the lame chickens cause y’all will certainly need it.

By ga dog

September 4, 2007 12:51 AM | Link to this

nascar and tony, you guys are killing me, get off the comp and go get your own football team to coach, you know more than richt, you can win the nc

By MadMerf

September 4, 2007 12:57 AM | Link to this

I think Caleb’s redshirt will be decided this week. If Brown and Moreno can stay in a groove and move the chains without getting banged up, there should be no reason to pull the ‘shirt off King. However, if one of the two have an “off” night or pulls up lame, even if it is only cramping, then maybe the kid gets his shot.

Remember that Moreno would have played last year if we didn’t have three featured ‘backs in the lineup, including Ware. Once Brown went down against Vandy, the coaches nearly brought Knowshon in then, but the season was already halfway over. You get the feeling that things would have been different if Brown’s injury occurred earlier in the year. Most reports have Lumpkin returning by the ‘Bama game, but no sooner.

It’s no secret that the name Spurrier is the only one that comes close to Michael Adams on Bulldog fan’s (s)hit list. Even with an NC, Meyer is too goofy looking to be taken seriously. Fulmer continues to hang himself, only hate him in Athens. Saban won’t be around long enough for anyone (except maybe War Eagle) to loathe.

I heard that T. Boone Pickens has already initiated the Nick Saban wing at Boone Stadium. We could be playing Saban’s teams three years in a row, know what I mean? I’m not talking about the SECCG in ‘09 either.

By Dawg19

September 4, 2007 1:03 AM | Link to this

Tommy Bow wow den, what is the point of coming on a blog of a team your team dosen’t even play this year? We can’t settle the argument on the field and talking trash about teams and players you won’t even face isn’t fun. I do give props to Davis and Spiller though. Both looked really good tonight and Clemson could surprise some people this year. Said the same thing last year when they started so hot, but then, like UGA they fell on their face in some pretty important games. Seems to be a trend with our close neighbors. Hype ‘em up then splat. Disapointed again. Don’t forget though, bragging rights are with UGA right now. ‘02 UGA 31 - Clemson 28. ‘03 UGA 30 - Clemson 0.

By Upstate SC

September 4, 2007 1:18 AM | Link to this

Hey Bow Wow, UGA certainly needed a lot of luck back in 03. What was it….30 to zero? Anyway, Clemson has a tendency to start out with a bang and end with a dud. Just so you know, I work with a Clemson finatic who has told me on more than one occasion that he would love to have Mr. Richt coach the Clemson Cubs. Good luck in the ACC, and if you make it to the ACCCG, I certainly hope you can fill the stadium more than halfway LOL. BTW, I agree that Spiller and Davis are two very talented backs that have a bright future in the NFL; gotta give credit where credit is due.

By A-ville Ranger

September 4, 2007 1:30 AM | Link to this

Very good article on coach Richt by Carter Strickland today.After Richt’s little blow up over not having an indoor practice facility somebody posted that he needs to throw his weight around more.I made the point that his power would be diminished long term if he suddenly changed.Carter’s article captures that perfectly.

By MadMerf

September 4, 2007 1:48 AM | Link to this

Spiller and Davis may be the best duo in the ACC, and they may even be comparable to McFadden and Jones at Arkansas. But the Razorbacks have a fullback named Hillis who is comparable to our Southerland, and that puts their running attack ahead of yours (Clemson). Don’t tell me about stats either. The SEC’s defenses are much tougher top to bottom than the junior league.

Looks like I was wrong about FSU. Even though they stormed back from a 21 point deficit, they don’t appear to be much improved over last year. Bobby’s days are #’d.

By BeachGaBulldog

September 4, 2007 3:15 AM | Link to this

I don’t even acknowledge the polls. I am not going to go by what a bunch of fat old men think. Common sense shows that a team that hasn’t lost is the national champion. Now, people can carry on all they want to because of what a bunch of dumbass pollsters voted on. BOISE STATE WAS, STILL IS, and ALWAYS WILL BE the 2007 National Champions! COMMON SENSE!

By shane

September 4, 2007 5:51 AM | Link to this

will we see more moreno?yes.will we see more brown?yes.moot question.if you have three good rbs and one goes down,then the other two will get more carries.time will tell if this is a good thing.i don’t see how losing a runner like lump will help a team.i think we will miss him saturday in the annual war with the chickens,brown and moreno will have to “step it up”.i like the way lump pounds the line and beats up defenses,is bobo going to try to beat on sc with chapas and southerland?man what a load,500lbs of running back!

By old timer

September 4, 2007 7:05 AM | Link to this

I see where Grumby would like to play DAWGS game over.How many times would we like to play a couple over? He didn’t say that he got his aaaaaa whipped the old fashioned way.”tween the hedges” lol GO DAWGS

By Buck in the NW

September 4, 2007 7:44 AM | Link to this

One down, one to go. We win the 1st two and Atlanta here we come! I posted that prediction way back in the Spring. I hope the Coaches have the team as focused this week like they did last week…..Great game plan and maybe it’s just me, but CMR appeared to be very relaxed on the sidelines. 34-23 Dawgs.

By greg

September 4, 2007 7:44 AM | Link to this

Don’t Hate Steve like in the FL days,When i heard Steve got money for other programs at SC.That made me feel a little better about him.I belive if Steve would admit it he wish he had never left FL.The one i love to HATE is (if you give me mo MONEY i will leave)is SABAN.GO DAWGS!!!

By Buck in the NW

September 4, 2007 8:35 AM | Link to this

What a dumb question: who is the best game day coach. Now how can anyone give an answer to that question when this will be CMRs 1st season as a true Head Coach? After the game we’ll be to give a good answer based on performance. I don’t think it’s fair to CMR to ask the question based on past wins and loss(1) when he spent so much time as the “OC”.

By D. Ellis

September 4, 2007 8:50 AM | Link to this

All right!!!!! Pretty impressive win. Game plan was simple, get it to the guys quick and let our speed on the outside…(swings, screens)..take over and beat them to the edge. Would like to see it opened up a little bit more down field…which Chandler will provide I believe. Just me or does Figgins look like a freakin manchild out there. Any way on to SC. Guys don’t get it twisted. They piled up alot of those running yards using the option attack. Not to say they would not have got their yards, but it will be a different Defense stepping up against us. WE have a different rushing attack that matches up better against their D. Play action will be the key for us this week!!!! They will overly work on their run D and play action will catch them off gaurd early and often. AND SC WILL RUN THE BALL RIGHT AT US….MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT THAT GUYS….RIGHT AT US….IT WILL NOT BE A SPREAD ATTACK AROUND THE EDGES OR DRAWS LIKE O-STATE…THEY WILL RUN IT RIGHT AT OUR LINE. I was impressed with our LB’s. Man they look sharp to me. Gonna have to cover Mckinnley….he is a great route runner…with excaptional hands. WE NEED TO PUT PRESSURE ON BLAKE AND HE WILL CRACK AND TURN IT OVER….HIS FIRST GAME IS THIS WEEK…PRESSURE EARLY…PLAY ACTION EARLY…..and NEED I SAY MO MO MO MO MORENO!!!!!!! T-Brown welcome back kid…you looked great…great victory for the DAWGS and a great start to the season!!!!! Go get the Chickens!!!!!!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 4, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

Chip, why not line it up and run at SC this weekend. As mentioned above didn’t they give a bunch on the ground to LA-LA U? 250? You think we will have that much trouble? We do have a passing game too. It would be interesting to see how they racked up that many yards on the heralded USC LB’s and D.

By shane

September 4, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

greg,i don’t hate sos anymore either.since he has learned just a tad of humility i actually enjoy him.he is witty and i love his jabs at phat phil.i don’t hate phat phil either,i hope he stays at ut forever.think about it,not only has he taken ut out of the picture,he ratted out ‘bama and took them with him.has anyone done more to open the door for cmr than phat phil?has anyone ever done less with more talent than phil?i agree with you buck on the best game day coach,stupid question.since coaches don’t suit up a coach can call a great game and still lose,conversely,a coach can call a lousy game and his guys still pull it out,again,look at phil.

By Dark Corner Dawg

September 4, 2007 9:21 AM | Link to this

HeY Tommy BOW WOW, I live in the upstate SC and Yall go ahead and brag all you want but Little Tommy will be on the hot seat and maybe gone after the season. Granted Spillers and Davis are outstanding RBs but teams will stack the line against you and put pressure on your QB just like last year and again you will flop. FSU’s program is on the slide, even WeaK Florist beat them 30 to Zip in their house last year. So Tommy you amd Pa PA need to go out and sit on the porch and watch the Big Dawgs Run. You Both will need each others Company cause misery loves company.

By Bamadog

September 4, 2007 9:35 AM | Link to this

“I’d like to play Georgia every game.”, how soon we forget! Spurrier is still a jerk!

By Tom Poland

September 4, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this

Chip,

I am a season ticket holder at Georgia and a two-time UGA grad. I go to Jacksonville every year. “The SEC’s most hated coach is not Steve Purrier. I work as a writer here in Columbia SC and that gives me the chance to hear a lot of things about SOS that others do not get to hear. I see and hear a lot about Spurrier people outside this area miss out on. Spurrier actually is a pretty good guy, and I for one, like the guy a lot. He tells like it is. The coach I cannot stand is Urban Meyer and I hate it that he already has a NC. He comes across as a know-it-all and I don’t think he has begun to pay his SEC dues but he will.” Thanks, Tom Poland at 803.732.6213.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 4, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this

D Ellis, sorry I didn’t read you post before. If they ran the option then you are correct it might be tough for us to do it with our running attack. Regardless, I hope we don’t go in overconfident.

Congrats to Tech.

I got the best laugh in a while while in Chicago this past weekend. Saw some Bees buzzing around there in there gear after the “big” win over ND. I couldn’t read it clearly but some GT dude had a t-shirt that had a picture of a baby crying and it said something about cry babies. It had a score on the back of it Georgia Tech 21 Georgia 19. If I could have caught up to him I would have asked him just how old is that t-shirt was. And if that victory was accomplished with eligible players.

Funny I can’t find any Michigan fans to ask the game about. Most were extremely upset BEFORE the game because they paid a lot of money for their season tickets and didn’t want to see UM playing some Div II team in the big house. They all wanted a bigger program to start out with. They paid App. State what 800K to do that to them? Loyd Carr looks like he is a walking endorsement for Ambien. As some guy posted elsewhere on the web.. $80 for a Mike Hart U of M jersey, $100 for your ticket, $40 for food, watching your national championship hopes disappear before Sept 2nd … priceless.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 4, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this

Until we beat SOS a few more times I would have to go with him. Although his comments about highly touted players coming to UGA to become mediocre were unsettling, I can’t feel mad about that any more since he has gone to SC where “formerly successful coaches go to pad their retirement accounts.”

We beat Fulmer, Tuberville and Saban enough to not to hate them. Jury is still out on Meyer IMO.

By Big Dawg

September 4, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

Fellow Dawgs,

The Gamecocks were impressive on their first two drives and scored easily. They then went flat on both offense and defense as Coach Spurrier shut down his offense, that won’t happen Saturday in Athens. Having said this if our team plays the way they are capable IMO I would be surprised if South Carolina scores more than 7 points against us.

CMR and CMB will open the play book a little more this weekend as they put in more formations and run more variations from these. As for playing Caleb King don’t look for him to play unless one of the other RB’s get hurt, but as Buck pointed out it would be exciting to see Moreno, King and Southerland in the backfield at the same time.

BTW from what I have seen and heard Brown is not a better blocker than Moreno and before he got hurt Lumpkin had made some pretty good blocks himself. On the injury to Lumpkin I would be pleasantly surprised to see him back before the Tennessee game.

Go Dawgs

By I-DOG

September 4, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

Tony:

We all like what we saw from Knowshon… 22 touches (more than anyone but Stafford) in his first college game? He is the primary running back.

The guy touched the ball on about 1 out of 3 plays (and he didn’t even start). Knowshon is being used effectively and he will likely get even more use as his blocking improves and the coaches gain game day confidence in him.

This isn’t something to worry about.

By shane

September 4, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this

big dawg,i expect the usual take no prisoners,down to the wire battle next weekend.i think lump will be missed,but how many teams would be glad to be”down”to brown,moreno,sutherland,and chapas and have a caleb king on hand if he is needed.i wonder how kings”hammy”is coming along?we will be seeing more of moreno as he learns to read the d and pick up the blitz.i am concerned about blocking on the field goal team,hopefully all the extra attention richt has given to the special teams will begin to pay off.a blocked kick could mean the difference in this game,as it usually is very close.i look for us to go downfield more,a couple of quick scores could cinch it for the dogs.if sos has his guys on the lookout for screens,draws,and quick slants stafford should have more time to throw.with his starting qb back i look for sos to open it up too. we have to pressure their qb!

By I-DOG

September 4, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

nascar fan:

I agree with you that Moreno had a great game and we should all be excited about having him at UGA.

I disagree with you about Brown. I thought he had his best game in years as a Dawg. I’m not a big fan of using him at the goal line on 2nd and goal from the 3. His body type isn’t meant for that… but I thought T Brown looked explosive and fast every other time he got the ball. He made people miss and he broke tackles.

The guy only got about 10-12 carries and I think he FULLY earned them with his play. Moreno got 22 touches in his first college game… that is plenty to throw at the young kid and he responded very well.

I wasn’t upset at all when Brown was in the game and got the football… he usually made something good happen.

Moreno was phenominal but one of the GREAT things about UGA offense this year is there is nobody to key on.

Stop the pass? run the ball… key on Bailey? Mikey, Moore, and Mo Mass can burn you… key on Knowshon, Brown or Southerland can get it done… That will only benefit Knowshon.

If Moreno only got 6 rushes and 8 touches… I’d be right there with you questioning his lack of use, but the guy got to touch the ball about one out of three times and we have plenty of weapons.

By AltamahaDawg

September 4, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

10 man fronts huh? Literally uncovered receivers? Must be that new math in here, anything close equals 10.

By I-DOG

September 4, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

conyers dawg and Big Dawg were right about Tony Wilson.

He is the toughest receiver we have had since Hines Ward. His willingness to be physical and block are going to pay big dividends for the dawgas and he is only a RF. He will continue to develop into a great wideout!

By DJISTHEGREATESTQBEVERTOPLAYINTHEHISTORYOFFOOTBALL

September 4, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this

Hate if for Lump. But his days were numbered. He’s just not a bigtime gameday back. He is very limited. He’s slow but big…yet he’s not real powerful. Brown and KM are the real deals.

By AltamahaDawg

September 4, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

Oh yea, before its too late, NASCARFan called Michigan the most over-rated team in America some days ago.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 4, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this

Cowpoke Fan, I am just catching up from the weekend. We appreciate your comments and posts on our blogs. Most of you guys showed nothing but class with your commentary. Good luck to you guys the rest of the season and we will see you in OK in 2009.

By shane

September 4, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this

what do you guys think of a two back set with brown and moreno?old school style where they share the load and block for each other?it would be easy for one of these guys to fake a block and slip out for a pass.with wilson blocking down field i believe we could really break some big ones.

By GloryGlory

September 4, 2007 11:51 AM | Link to this

I have always had a love/hate relationship with the ole ball coach. I hate to see him beat us, but I love to see him mad on the sidelines. Thankfully I have been doing a lot more loving than hating the past two years, but if the gamecocks win on Sat. then SOS will once again be the most hated coach in the SEC. I am always excited about this game because I enjoy the optimism of the Carolina faithful, the optimism is often dilusional but that make the pre game buzz so much fun. I am sure this year will be a close game as usual, but the bulldogs will come out on top because of gamecock mistakes.

By NASCARfan

September 4, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

Altamaha, thanks for the shout out.

And I know it sounds weird, but when we were out there two tight with a fullback, we only had one reciever on the field, and both safeties cheated to the line. That’s where the 10 man front comes in.

Now, out of his last eight touches, Moreno ran into a ten man front 3 times, a nine man front 4 times, and an 8 man front once. Once the Pokes figured out we were only going to run the ball, they stacked the box with both safeties, creating the nine man front, and when we went to one reciever and didn’t even pretend that we might throw, that grew to 10 men in the box.

That’s why I say, it more fair to take his true production as far as YPCarry minus those 8 runs at the end of the game. Plus, you add in his catch total and yards, and he was the best Dawg on the field on offense besides Matt.

Now on defense, there were a whole lot of great players on the field. Howard was a beast coming around the left tackle time after time pressuring Reid. Ellerbe and Miller had monster nights with monster hits. Kelin Johnson also had a great night with some bone crunchers and an interception. We didn’t hear much from our corners, and I for one think that’s a good thing, because unless they’re creating turnovers, when you hear about the corners, it’s usually because they’re getting burned or pass interference penalties. C.J. Byrd also got a few good licks in.

Our defense played like men, and we can thank Mark Richt and his policy of REDSHIRTING so many of them. Yes, the redshirt is not dead in college football, no matter how much the Urban Myth tries to kill it.

Also, Coach Martinez kept the pressure on, and the one time he didn’t, Reid completed a 28 yard pass on 3rd and 21. I know many of y’all don’t share this opinion, but I really think Coach Richt being the head coach instead of the comba package he used to be is also going to be good for Coach Martinez. I think we’ll see a lot less of those soft zones he prefers and a lot more pressure, whether by the front four or created through blitzing if the front four can’t get it done.

Seeing Michigan go down was like everything I could have hoped and dreamed. I know I’m not smart like the Stat-Spanker and others of his ilk… but I could not understand how I team who gave up 80 points in their last two games, and was blown out once they left the easy confines of the Big-ZERO Conference (I used to call them the Big-2, but that doesn’t apply anymore) could be considered a top-15 team after losing 7 guys off of that defense that was so easily blown out. Add to that a bumbling coach, and Michigan, who’s always overrated, was erroneously so this year.

The coaches and writers are a bunch of dumb-dumbs, and this goes to prove that teams should never be ranked in the preseason. Wait until after the fourth week of the season before you rank teams. That way, the cupcakes are out of the way, for the most part, and the conference schedules will have started, and you can also see which conferences suck (Big-ZERO and Big-II (former Big-XII) and ACC) so you can objectively rank the teams from those conferences. No Big-ZERO team should be sniffing the top-10 right now, likewise the ACC. The only teams from the Big-II that should be in are OU and Texas. The SEC should have LSU, Florida, and Georgia in the top-10. The Big-East should have two (Louisville, WVU). The Pac-10 should have two teams, and that’s USC and Cal, and believe it or not, I believe Boise State should be the final team in the top-10.

This is how the Top-10 should look after Saturday:

1) LSU 2) USC 3) WVU 4) Louisville 5) OU 6) Cal 7) Florida 8) Georgia 9) Texas 10) Boise State

After one week of play, those are the best teams in Div-1A football. Notice I say Div-1A.

By AltamahaDawg

September 4, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

shane, Sutherland.

By dawgfacedboy

September 4, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

Don’t take King’s redshirt no matter what!!!! Why would you? We don’t need 3 great talents running the ball. 2 is just fine and you give a couple to Johnson if you need to. There is no reason to waste his redshirt. I just dont’ think he would contribute anything worth taking his redshirt from him this year. Not to mention once Lumpkin comes back you would then have 4 RB trying to share the ball.

By Luther

September 4, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

I-Dog- Great comments about Brown/Moreno. Couldn’t agree more. I thought the situation was similar to R.Jones/C.Byrd. Byrd was the starter, but it looked like Jones played more downs.

By yellowblood

September 4, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

Whats the fuss about ? This guy had 73 yards on 20 carries. That would bet you benched on some teams. If you gonna gloat, pick out something else.

By yellowblood

September 4, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

Dawgs, just because Spurrier removed whatever little dignity you had left 10 years ago dosen’t mean that you should be refilling your gasbags just yet. UGA probably played the best game saturday that it will play all year. What are you going to do if the SEC gets smart and schedules FL or Auburn as you first game in the future ? Thats how it works in most conferences except the rigged SEC schedule

By yellowblood

September 4, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

Dawgs, just because Spurrier removed whatever little dignity you had left 10 years ago dosen’t mean that you should be refilling your gasbags just yet. UGA probably played the best game saturday that it will play all year. What are you going to do if the SEC gets smart and schedules FL or Auburn as you first game in the future ? Thats how it works in most conferences except the rigged SEC schedule

By gator the dog catcher

September 4, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

Didn’t I get boo-ed and hissed at when I said that CMR would use alot of screens? Maybe it just takes a gator to think like CMR. Good opening game for the dawgs.

By gator the dog catcher

September 4, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this

Cuz - sign me up for the “Phans of Phat Phil”! Alot of times we think that big ball of orange is the sun, but the phat phans of phil know better. The weight of Phat Phil is starting to sink the rocky top. Pretty soon the Smokey’s will be below sea level.

By Eric C.

September 4, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

It’s obvious SC’s secondary wasn’t tested much against the running UL-L…I agree with “By Buck in the NW” that Stafford should take a few shots deep…especially if the defense focuses on the screens. If he hits one look out.

Defensively, don’t sit back on those 3rd&21s anymore and let them pick you apart! You’ve got a 14 pt lead…pin your ears back and get after em! When I see that, it brings back the sick feeling of the Auburn loss in 2005.

On another note, collegefootballnews.com bowl projections have UGA vs Louisville in the Sugar Bowl with LSU in the NC game.

By gator the dog catcher

September 4, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

Phans of Phat Phil……our motto

“Your glass may be half full, but our plates are always empty”

By Buck in the NW

September 4, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

Great posts this morning. I’m looking at how many all purpose yds. Moreno picked up. Don’t know for sure but he did catch some screen passes and pick up a fair amount of yds. so it’s his total that counts. I expect to see a lot of all purpose yds. from Southerland as we did last season. Touches no longer refers to just running the ball, it includes passes as well. Great coaching and I’ve picked the Dawgs to win, but I think it’ll be a real “Cat Fight”.

By AltamahaDawg

September 4, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

yellowblood, lets see..you predicted an 0-2 start oh, how many times? And now the issue is that we Dont open against Florida? So “most” conferences open against each other the first game huh? really? Do you even think about it before you post or is your fascination with the Dawgs just so all consuming, you just cant wait to post something, anything?

By Gen Neyland

September 4, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

gtdc

Et tu, gtdc..? Sure, Phil’s nearing the last donut in the box, but gtdc, aren’t we buds..? But gosh and by golly, if the trend doesn’t change Atop Rocky, ya’ll save me a seat on the board of POPP…Go Vols

By D.Ellis

September 4, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this

Buck in the NW…I believe he had 121 total yds……with a 20/25 yarder called back for penalty.

By AltamahaDawg

September 4, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this

GTDC, I think you might be confusing ingored with “booed and hissed”.

By D.Ellis

September 4, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

Neyland-any word on that kid that got hurt that got carted off the field…looked serious…just wondering.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 4, 2007 1:27 PM | Link to this

yellowblood, congrats on your big victory this weekend. I appreciate you guys getting those ND flags and banners put away early this year.

gtdc. Hilarious.

On another historical note regarding the Applachian State victory in the big house this weekend. It was the first time that a banjo, washboard and jug had been featured in a marching band there. And yes it was quiet enough to hear all three at halftime.

By shane

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

general,i want in on popp too.if you read my earlier posts you know i give phil major kudoos for cmr’s success.with ratting out ‘bama,and his own glorious tenure at ut,he has singlehandedly removed two stumbling blocks in cmr’s path to the sec title.i hope when you guys fire him,oh how i dread the day,he will take over for meyer at uf or miles at lsu.ut’s talent always makes me nervous,untill i see the big pumpkin on the sidelines.unfortunately for us,you guys have so much talent that sometimes you win anyway,despite phat phils best efforts. nascar fan,i hate to say it but your last post makes sense.you are really very astute when you aren’t being dogmatic and strident.young man,you are growing up. when you turn down the volume your post are very thought provoking.

By mountain fan today

September 4, 2007 1:43 PM | Link to this

Noreno must have been tired at the end?

By Buck in the NW

September 4, 2007 1:46 PM | Link to this

D.Ellis, thanks. Am I right, he ran for 73 yds. and caught the screens for 48 more yds. and I’m not counting the big one that was called back. This is the way that Bobo has built his Offense so that the RBs will get over a 100 yds. but it won’t be all running. This is what NFL scouts look for so the way our TBs are being trained, that is to block, run and catch the ball will stand them in good stead with the “Sunday” boys.

By Dark Corner Dawg

September 4, 2007 1:46 PM | Link to this

Hope all the Fans will be ready and LOUD this Saturday for S. Carolina I remember the gamecock fans were really loud at their place last year.The Folks up here in SC are saying they can stop Uga’s ground game because we are so predictable. I think they might get a suprise from Bobo. I was really glad to see our offense move around at the line of scrimmage against the Cowboys.I like to see motion with all the weapons we have and the utilization of our talent. I think our offense will jell with more game experience and get those young guys to keep blocking downfield a little more. I noticed on a couple of running plays that if the lineman would have kept blocking relentlesly Brown and Moreno may had some bigger gains. I hope WE can really put it to those gamecocks Saturday and keep them delusional for another year. GO DAWGS

By I-DOG

September 4, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this

any injuries other than Lump?

I thought I saw Ellerbe getting stretched on the sideline in the 4th quarter and didn’t see him go back in. Just a precaution I hope… anyone know?

DE Jeremy Lomax was the surprise of the game for me.

He looked like he was shot out of a cannon a couple of times. What depth on the DE position! Richt seemed to allude that he was surprised just how well Lomax played during the Mark Richt show.

If Lomax is the fourth DE for the Dawgs, I feel pretty good about that!

By Hunk Erdown

September 4, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this

On Reshad Jones-

I’m not condoning what he did, but I’ve watched the game on tivo a few times since Sat. and there were many, many times when the Pokes players had their hands up in the Dawgs’ facemasks and Jones was the only one that lost his cool over it.

I hope that we will see a more controlled team when it comes to that kind of stuff and the celebrating too. If you watch the game close, you’ll see that we did do better at those things than some years past.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 4, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this

HunkEr, yeah stupid penalty but he did flatten that guy didn’t he?

By shane

September 4, 2007 2:15 PM | Link to this

nascarfan,i heard that the “urban myth”as you called him played 42 freshmen saturday.he is mortgaging uf’s future.dog catcher,i think he may win another nc at uf,but i also think he will leave uf and go to notre dame.you may laugh and call me an idiot,but i think he not only will leave you guys,he will leave your program in shambles.his is a win now,pay later philosophy.

By Bill King

September 4, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

My name is Bill King. I bought this goofy looking UGA shirt at WalMart. It wasn’t even on sale.

Hey, Dawg fans! That’s a good question: “Is the Ole Ball Coach still the most hated?”. I would have to say, yes.

I’m sorry, I just can’t get over watching him marching up and down the sideline all those years at UF, throwing his visor down…

Hey, speaking of visors, I saw some real nice ones at the OSU game. My favorite was the white one with the ‘G’ logo. Nice and understated, just like your old buddy Bill King.

After all, nothing says “Go Dawgs” and “my idiot kid could only get into Georgia Southern so I STILL have no true ties to UGA” quite like a Dawg visor…course, don’t get too much sun on the top of your head.

Yours,

Bill

By Hunk Erdown

September 4, 2007 2:41 PM | Link to this

Yeah GDawg, he got him good.

What are those Mich. folks thinking right now? a lot of talk about Carr I guess. The funniest thing was that big ole hillbilly mascot with the big grey beard… chewin’ tabakky stains and all. Those folks act so high and mighty, then here comes a bunch of red necks from Boone, NC and whoops a$$ in their house. Flat out made my day!

By GrayDawg

September 4, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

What do you think CMR will do with Rashad Jones after his bone head penalty? I was really looking forward to see what he can do. How long do you think he will be in the dog house?

By Hunk Erdown

September 4, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

We have got to find a way to cut down on the sideline warnings!!!

Isn’t that why FSU hired D’ Amatto?

By Hunk Erdown

September 4, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

Gray-

He’ll be running a lot more than he was expecting to this week, but other than that I think they will chalk it up to retalitation that was bourne of frustration. They could have penalized Okie St 100 yds for the uncalled facemasks. He’s a young un, I doubt that they’ll do much more than some running and teaching. Film study will bring an opportunity for the lesson to be drilled.

By AltamahaDawg

September 4, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

Dark corner….I think what the SC fans were trying to tell you is that when UGA gets a 3 touchdown lead on them, expect us to be just as predictable in the running game.

Hunkerdown, did you notice that Jones knocked that boy flat on his behind. I know that was a bit of acting, but what a right. (I’d call that a jabbing shove, not really a punch)

By A-ville Ranger

September 4, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

NASCARfan Strong 12.10 post.I honestly don’t care about rankings this time of year.Still I’d guess we’ll move one space to 12th or at most 2 to 11th.Playing in the SEC east we don’t need to worry about anything but winning,win and we’ll move up.To have the offense be really effective we need stronger blocking from the guards,Chandler on slants and a deep threat.The only pass Stafford didn’t throw well was the long ball and I think that will come……Shane ——no way Urban legend goes to ND,if he leaves he’ll go to the NFL.

By Scott Woerner

September 4, 2007 3:04 PM | Link to this

Chip, please help get this message to the players: After the play, go back to the huddle! NOTE: This is especially important when the opponent is using the no-huddle tactic.

Don’t get us oldschoolers wrong. We like a little fist-pumpin’, head-buttin’ and nose-snortin’ to congratulate a teammate for a good effort. In fact, we’d be concerned about the intensity level if we saw none.

On the other hand, if you sack the QB, that’s all it is… a sack. One tackle out of 100 or so that will occur during the day. So please don’t act like you just won the game by yourself. Don’t point at your homeboyz in section 127. Don’t ask the crowd to cheer you (they already are). And for goodness sake, save that funky dance for the post-game celebration.

Of this you can be sure: No matter how spectacular your particular play was, the opponent will be following it with another attempt to score. Personal experience has shown that the good ones will increase their effort because of your latest triumph.

So take this oldschool Junkyard Dawg’s advice: Go back to the huddle to find out what your next assignment is. Visualize it in your mind. Be as prepared for the next play as you possibly can. Conserve your energy for the 4th quarter (God knows you’ll need it when we play ‘Bama, UF, Auburn, etc.).

When the final horn blows, and the scoreboard shows UGA has won again, then, by all means, go wild. Enjoy the moment. You deserve it. Until then, let the marching band do all the struttin’… agreed?

Yours in Football, Scott Woerner UGA Class of 1980

By Hunk Erdown

September 4, 2007 3:10 PM | Link to this

Altahama

Yeah, I ran it back a few times. Not as much acting as a good right to the chin, looked like to me. If you’re gonna do it, do it right, I guess.

By Hunk Erdown

September 4, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

Scott-

There are a few of us oldschool guys on here that have tried to say what you just said, every year, for several years. Nobody could have said it like you did. I hope that Chip or someone can take it and get it to the bulletin board. Or even better, get your tail in front of them at the Hotel before the game for a little pow wow. God bless you old friend.

By NASCARfan

September 4, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

The AP Poll came out and the Dawgs are ranked No. 11.

By GrayDawg

September 4, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

Back to Rashad Jones, I had to listen to the game. How much playing time did he get and how did he do?

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 4, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

Hunk Erdown, can’t find any Michigan fans today. They were really mad BEFORE the game. They didn’t feel like Applachian State was worthy of even playing in the big house. “We don’t want to waste a game on App. State we pay alot of money for these season tickets and that’s the best competition they can get us?” The radio shows up here are just a riot right now. Oh and BTW look for the same game plan against Oregon next week, that’s who they were prepared for. U of M out of the polls this week. I guess I won’t hear anymore about those Vandy and KY loses last year.

Sparty is laughing his arse off today. Michigan fans have been crapping on the State fans for years. Payback is hell.

By shane

September 4, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

good posts guys,good to hear from scott.he would be a good one to talk to the team,we don’t need any celebration penalties.i don’t see the need to go wild after every tackle,act like you have been there, dogs!win the sec and you can celebrate ‘till your heart’s content.i hope the coaches can settle them down so they can get back to work and get ready for the old ballcoach.this is where the senior leadership comes in,let the young guys know that it’s just one ballgame,there’s a long way to go.ranger,you don’t think meyer would like to be known as the savior of notre dame?

By shane

September 4, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

zoo,where is all the talk about uga not playing tough schools,like the big ten and notre dame,i haven’t heard any of that this week.i was listening to “the herd”on the radio today,colin said the big ten was soft.can you believe that?on national radio!he still gave the sec only little mention,going on and on about the pac-10.he did mention uf’s thumping of osu.however,he stressed usc’s[the real one]whippin’of michigan last year and cal’s defeating of tenn to say the pac-10 belonged right up there with the sec.what a crock!

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 4, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this

Wei$$ really does look like a genius now. To his financial adviser. NOW Clausen can be the guy? Wei$$ should have learned from us last year. If there is no clear cut winner and you have a guy that you think might be THE guy then start the kid for better or worse. Whoever goes to coach ND will know how much to ask for. Or U of M for that matter. That will be an interesting coaching search when Carr steps down next year. But for ND to give Willingham 3 years and out, Wei$$ isn’t doing that much better and they say a possible 0-8 start to their season. 4 mil a year you’ve got to do better than that.

By Dark Corner Dawg

September 4, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

Altamaha Dawg… I hope you are correct on that 3 touchdown lead!!! Scott Woerner I agree with you whole heartedly about that Funky Dancing and taunting.It’s ok to congratulate your team mates after a good play.I watched the FSU - Clemson game last night and Clemson was dancing around taughting and doing a lot of trash talking during most of the game.I for one like to see sportsmanship and a little talking and taughting is ok, however some teams can go a bit too far like Clemson was doing which reminded me of the Jimmy Johnson teams at Miami. That Celebration rule is the stupidist rule in college football. I mean the goal of the football game is to score and win and get excited and also to stay focused.However when you taunt, then yes throw the flag ,but not when the players pile on each other in celebration after a touchdown that should be understandable.Yes there is no I in Team and when a player makes a good play its ok to be congratulated by your team mates and not to have the look at me attitude and start dong a funky dance from Jamaica or somewhere. Mark Richt is a class act and I have observed that his demeanor is the leading by example and thus is patterned by his football team.Im sure CMR will adress any player who isnt showing sportamanship during a game!!!!

By Gen Neyland

September 4, 2007 11:04 PM | Link to this

*D.Ellis

Sorry I’m late in responding. Shift ran over at the Waffle House…Xavier Mitchell, concussion, day to day. He’ll be fine… Speaking of concussions, did y’all hear about the runaway bull at the MN State Fair..?

By shane

September 5, 2007 12:12 AM | Link to this

hello general,how are the hash browns?i hope you are able to sit up and take nourishment now,sorry about your weekend.i was pulling for you guys.what kind of o did cal run?

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 5, 2007 8:53 AM | Link to this

shane, He is PAC-10 all the way. USC is the new Notre Dame and Cal not even the second best team in the PAC. He says UCLA? Sure they beat USC last year. He is very down on the Big Ten. Wisconsin’s weak schedule last year irked him too I think. I have never really been a big big ten fan myself. I guess Ohio State showed me why last year after all their hype as “one of the greats”.

By shane

September 5, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this

zoo,what gets me is that last year all the pundits were saying that the pac-10 was a weak conference and the big-10 was strong.now that the big-10 has beenexposed as soft,all of a sudden the pac-10 is strong.they skipped right over the sec,even though most will reluctantly admit the sec is the toughest conference.i am amazed that the pac-10 went from a weak sister to standing right by the sec in one year.

By Techfan

September 8, 2007 10:02 PM | Link to this

OK. It’s hard to pull for a dawg but Knowshon played HS in my area. This guy is the REAL DEAL and UGA is going to learn this soon and be very happy with their new BMOC. Loved seeing the pups go down tonight but also loved seeing Knowshon get his touches. They tell Knowshon stories around here and one is about gym class the day of a high school game when the football players are all taking it easy…except Knowshon. He can’t, and ends up ripping through the students, scoring, and doing a flip in the end zone. On game day. Good luck pups. I’ll be rooting for Knowshon.

By Donna Mank

September 9, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this

YEAH! Love the Gamecocks!!! Made my day!!!