UGA

By dawgdespair

October 8, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

fire martinez, eason, and jancek. pack it up in boxes and run them outta town. it all starts with coaching.

By Greg

October 8, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

I don’t think Stafford is the root of any of Georgia’s problems at this point.

While he has been consistently erratic this year, what sophomore, who spends as much time on his rear end as he does, wouldn’t be?

The bottom line is that Matthew is rushing everything. He is constantly worried about being hit and therefore, is continuing to make many of his throws while falling away from his target. Don’t get me wrong, Stafford has made some beautiful plays and put together some great drives for the bulldogs this season. Take a look at those drives versus the ones where he is missing his passes and the differences in his mechanics are staggering. Throughout the entire Tennessee game, he was bracing for hits as he threw, causing him to make a poor through.

The touch pass is the one area he is still having a lot of trouble. Two examples from this weeks game were the interception late in and a poorly thrown lob in the end zone which was almost picked. The third was a play where a receiver, I believe it was sean bailey, had beaten his man and Stafford put it a good 10 yards past him, not taking advantage of what would have surely been a score with a good throw.

If we get some protection and Matthew can get to the point where he feels like he has the time to step into the pocket and make good throws, and more importantly that his receivers will catch them, he will be fine.

What about our defensive ends? It seemed to me that was the entire problem with our defense. Marcus Howard could have a v-12 in him for all I care, but all I saw this weekend was his cornerback-sized frame getting tossed around every run play, opening up the entire field. Rod Battle was not much better.

Remember when Georgia was renowned for its tackling?

By uga_b

October 8, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this

My question is who looked worse the Falcons or the Dawgs? Hopefully the state of Georgia beats a Tennessee team next week. The only good news this weekend was Vandy pulled their starting qb and may be having similar problems.

The line played poorly. Stafford played poorly. The play calling went from overly aggressive to extremely conservative. Coach Martinez needs to realize that the opposing team’s offense actually gets to play in the first half. Maybe a blitz if you can’t get pressure; however, our corners seemed unable to match up one on one. I really think our musical chairs at LB finally bit us in the behind.

I was really waiting for a big hit from my dawgs defense all day. I hate to sound nostalgic, but I just felt a Greg Blue/Thomas Davis/Odell Thurman style hit could have slowed UT down. Arian foster is a good back, but we made him look unstoppable.

I cannot figure this team out. I could see them beating Florida or losing to Vandy.

By CLAX

October 8, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

As A UT Fan, I have to say the Dawgs looked horrible. Ok, I’m biased, but seriously, you all talk big, but you when lose, you just can’t handle it. I love seeing the Dawgs lose to the Vols! Sooooooooo Sweet!

By Warren Haynes For President

October 8, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

They way to win is to run the ball and stop the other team from running the ball. They did both. We did neither. Our offensive line did not open a hole all day. I am no expert but I believe our linebacker play was the chief culprit in us not stopping the run.

By Pat

October 8, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this

Tennessee was like a mad dog backed into a corner and Georgia somehow missed they would be that way. No matter how you spin it Georgia’s defense is bad, especially LB play. They had 3 experienced Sr. LBers last year that were better as Sophs. so you figure out the problem. Give the offense some base plays to get good at with this line and Stafford will be OK. Changing plays with :05 left on the play clock is too much for the line to absorb and then execute.

By CJ2

October 8, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this

When you talk about the UT game in particular the problem was Oline, QB and Defense; however, when you step back and assess the program over the last 3 years the problem is defense.

In particular the D does not look strategically prepared for games- against WVU they were not prepared for the spread offense.

On D, they do not make solid in game changes.

Technique (tackling, etc.) also appears to have gotten sloppy recently.

Martinez must go.

By P Dawg

October 8, 2007 2:15 PM | Link to this

Chip, I knew it could be a frustrating season and an inconsistent one with the youth on the O-line. Im not blaming the coaching staff for that. It was extremely bad luck with guys either not qualifying or career ending injuries. But one thing i ve noticed since Richt got here is UGA’s inability to recruit top-notch WR’s or either develop them. Fred Gibson is the only all SEC WR the Richt staff has gotten. (Terr. Edwards and Reggie Brown were Donnan’s guys.) Its very surprising for a head coach with such a great reputation on the off. side to have such trouble bringing in PlayMakers. just wondering what your thoughts might be on the subject. I was at the game Sat. and our guys could not get separation at ALL!

By parkwooddawg

October 8, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

Time to end the timid and meek show, Coach Richt. I know you want to spend time with your boys but you better get back in the game. If you don’t, could be that if you delegate too much then everyone will wonder why you need to be here.

By BigDawgAthens

October 8, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

Now I’m starting to get mad. The Dawgs don’t have a problem, we just gave away two games. We’ll be fine if everyone would get off there backs - especicially Coach Richt. Our proud winning tradetion of six national football championships will pull us through. Go Dawgs!

By Inspector-G

October 8, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

This is what I hate about fellow UGA fans. We are as fair-weather as it comes. “Fire Richt” “Fire Martinez” “Stafford Sucks”. Give me a break. Yes, there is a problem with the team. I was there Saturday…I know and after I had a bag of BBQ chips thrown on me, I had enough. Just face the music…we are not “that team” this year. We make too many excuses, mistakes, and do not have that one player on either side of the ball that takes the bull by the horns, kicks butt, and takes names. Instead we have a bunch of really good players who just aren’t as “great” as “Rivals” or any of you other “so-called” football buffs rate them. Unbeaten and excellent teams that contend for the SEC championship and the Nat are normally spread out (barring USC). So just relax, see how we respond. If we don’t, ok, put forsale signs in the coaches’ yards and start Cox. If we do, and we win, then shut up.

In a matter of 20 mimutes I heard the same fan sitting behind me tell the UT fan to his left how awesome Matt Stafford and Richt were. After our third possesion he called them things I can’t repeat here. And the UT fan told him, try being a UT fan. I think he’s right.

By BurtDawg

October 8, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this

I said in a post last week that with UT having two weeks to get ready for this game, we were going to have be very prepared to play a sky high team. We were not ready and it showed. It is tough to beat anyone when they have an extra week to focus. ie: See what UF does with the extra week before they play us….

By OldDawg55

October 8, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this

I just don’t see how the game planning was effective on either offense or defense. Tennessee had two weeks and obviously did a good job analyzing the Dawgs. It was the worst defense I’ve seen the Dawgs attempt in recent history..cause?? I am disappointed in Stafford..even with minimal protection..and given the right plays..he should be more effective…does he get beyond his first read?? Play selection falls on Bobo..and inability to adjust falls on the entire coaching staff. We can no longer use inexperience for the O line..we’re six games into the season and they do practice don’t they? Searles is working with them isn’t he?..and, yes, let Cox in during the game and let Stafford sit and observe with some coaching in his ear! Florida and Auburn..not to exclude the others..are licking their lips at the chance to play the Dawgs who showed up last Saturday. Some serious study/practice/planning needs to be taking place…and,yes, I think some emotion is needed on the sidelines by coaches/players alike..Richt doesn’t have to come unhinged but he needs to get the attention of his coaches and players and administer some “fire” to their rears! All that said…Go Dawgs!!

By Panic Dawg

October 8, 2007 2:21 PM | Link to this

Willie Martinez is not the right person for this job. After seeing the past four games, the whipping our defense took should have come to no surprise to anyone. We have been giving up large chunks of yards nearly every play, and when you play a decent offense with talented players, you should have known it was going to be a nightmare for the dawgs.

The frightening thing to me is, Can Mark Richt make a change to someone on his coaching staff? Is he too compassionate to make the right change?

By Mike

October 8, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this

We were just out coached in this game.

By jfergNCdawg

October 8, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this

Chip, I agree completely with the phrase “utter domination”. It’s been a while since we didn’t show up in any facet of the game. Offense, defense, special teams. There is nothing I can point to and say “at least so and so was good”. And that’s disappointing.
I fault a few things, but NONE of my faults go to the players. 100% is on our coaches.
Mike Bobo- if you find yourself with 1 first down in an entire half, change it up. Try double tight ends, power I football. Try 6 wide received flew. Try a freakin’ “wild hog” formation and direct snap to Knowshon. Something. Try something. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
Willie Martinez- seriously? 28 points in 1 half of football? 14 first downs in 1 half? Get it together. Find LB’s that want to play, want to attack the football, want to shed blockers. Our defense is based around the front 4 tying up the blockers so that our LB’s can make plays. Needless to say our LB’s didn’t make plays. Secondly, if I, an armchair DC, can see that if it’s 2nd and goal and your defense lines nobody up on the center, why wouldn’t I run right up the gut? Center doubles the tackle with the OG, the fullback comes through for the LB and score! This is not rocket science…put a freakin’ gameplan together and put people on the field who want to HIT someone and wrap up. I’m am sick and tired of LB’s and Kelin Johnson hitting people and expecting them to fall. Put your arms around the guy and DRIVE him INTO the GROUND!!! Last and I hate to say this, but Coach Richt. Make it happen. The buck stops with you. If the players aren’t getting it done, get new players. If the scheme is wrong or play calling is off, address it. If you haven’t been the coach you should have been so far, get better. All I want from you is for you to take responsibility and to promise that you will personally oversee every aspect of UGA football until we dominate or at least show up like we want to win. This falls on your shoulders and as much as I respect you as a man and person, it’s time to take action. GATA’s for once! I’m p** and you should be too! Go Dawgs- whoop the ever-luvin’ crap out of Vandy

By Alpha Dog

October 8, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

One word “fundamentals”. The coaching staff needs to do a much better job. At this point in the season, the DC and OC both look like they are over-matched in the SEC east.

It is not really Stafford, so much as the coaching job. I mean what are they teaching this kid? Anything? Until proven otherwise, I still say Bo Bo is in way over his head. If he does not show vast improvement the rest of the season then we are in trouble.

The DC just needs to go, his style of defense will never work in the SEC. As Always, you win big games with great defensive play. You win championships with great defensive play. This has not changed.

I would say the coaching staff is suspect at best, because I still think we have some great players.

By Chap

October 8, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

I truly feel that the problems the Dawgs are having is the coaching. These guys have talent and cannot produce with them. You see it almost everywhere else. Young teams making plays and winning big games. Dawgs looked absolutely pathetic in just about every game this season. Coaching is the problem. I’m jumping on the bandwagon-Martinez needs to go!. I am tired of the talks that this team of players is probably the best GA has seen in a long time. I think it is BS. Where are the results in the big games-SEC games. 6 L’s in a row to SEC East foes. What a joke. We’ll be lucky to get to a bowl game this year. Boosters are thinking about keeping their money.

By Panic Dawg

October 8, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

Inspector G. why can’t we raise criticism about the coaching staff?

I’m sorry, but saying that our players aren’t as good as what ‘Rivals’ said they were is not an acceptable excuse for this team.

By dmac dog

October 8, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

The dawgs have shown that talent alone can’t win the important ballgames. Bobo and Martinez really need to go because they don’t know sh!t about adjusting to what the other team is doing. A 1-A high school football team is better coached than the Georgia at this point.

By BJOHNDAWG

October 8, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

Chip,

1) Line Stunk. Both sides of the ball.

2)Defensive scheme was poor. Same old calls. Hence the Vols ran the same plays that worked last year. Sit in the holes in the middle and play pitch and catch. Throw to the edge when the corners are slacken off. Bend and Dont break got busted.

3)Stafford was clearly lost at times.Irate throws and bad decision making.

4)The defense forgot how to tackle. Arm tackling seemed to be the technique of the day.

Tired of hearing how young the line is. Auburn started three freshman on the line and beat Florida. IF they can do it, UGA should be able to do it.

But I will say what I have said since the first of the year. If teams are going to get us,, they better do it this year. Then again maybe I am too optimistic hoping that Stafford is going to mature.

Go DAWGS. And to hell with Ga Tech.

By 85 Dawg

October 8, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this

We looked inept on Saturday. I know the offense is young and you usually do not win in the SEC with freshman on the offensive line but our Defense has no excuse. Defense has been horrible since Van Gorder left. Get a new defensive coordinator or we will keep seeing a lot of the same.

By drew

October 8, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

i’ve said it a million times. We have a coach who looks like he was so displaced from saturday’s game it looked like he was bewildered in outter space (Richt). we have no tenacity on defense…no playmakers..brandon miller is one of UGA’s all time biggest busts. We’re undersized on D and way too slow. The root of all of our problems is Willie Martinez. Bring back Van Gorder somehow and we’ll be fine.

By Ol Ball Coach

October 8, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this

I don’t see a whole lot different today versus a few years back. Except third place in the SEC East may be a bit of a stretch. I hope you can regroup and beat Vandy.

By island dawg

October 8, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

IT’s time to stop with the excuse that we have a young team and ask why are the other young teams improving while we get worse. I believe it is coaching plus our highly recruited athletes are not making plays.We have no playmakers and the two may be related. Stafford has a great arm but the team looks sharper and appears to respond better to Joe Cox. I don’t think Stafford is improving as he can’t seem to see the most open receivers and throws into double and triple coverage. I have never seen a Georgia team stand around, miss tackles and just look lost like they did at Tennessee. I heard a sports announcer say today that Georgia’s D had lost it’s swagger and hadn’t had it for two years. I think the entire team (including coaches)lost their swagger after losing to West Virginia and has been mediocre at best since then.(Look at the record).What happened to “finish the drill”?

By SuwaneeDawg

October 8, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

How about all of the above? I think there is plenty of blame to go around. I agree with Greg above, Stafford isn’t the root of the problem - I think he’s doing a decent job with what he has. The play of the O-line on Saturday was weak at best.

I thought the biggest issue on Saturday was the defense. That was embarrassing. Fundamentally and strategically, they looked like they had no idea what was going on and, what upset me the most, showed very little effort. They got kicked in the teeth and had nothing to come back with. Tackling? Even when they were in the vicinity of the ball carrier (which wasn’t often) tackling was non-existent.

Coaching - simply put, they got outcoached. Play calling, preparation, adjustments, everything. I’m not one to blame everything on the coaches and demand that everyone get fired after every loss but this team was woefully unprepared for this game and, given the importance of it to the SEC and national pictures, I simply don’t know how the team could not be ready to play.

You can blame this on the inexperience of the team, and I have often, and I truly believe things will get better when these guys get some experience but - good grief! Half the teams in the country are young. As much as I hate them and hate to give them any credit - look at Florida. Their team is even younger than ours (I think) and they gave the #1 team in the country everything they could handle - on the road - in front of 90,000 plus hell-bent, drunk-@$$ Cajuns who were out for blood.

Judging from the play of the defense over the past two weeks, I’m not very optimistic for the rest of the season. Unless Willie lights a fire under the D and Searls/Bobo get after the offense like never before, they could lose 5 games, EASILY. And Vandy is no gimme anymore.

Chip - judging from the mood in the locker room afterwards, do you see this as a rallying point or the drop off point, as the UT loss was last year?

By gdawgs77

October 8, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

Willie Martinez needs to go!! You know we had similar games last year on defense as well (Vandy, Kentucky, Miss St. and UT) and 5 of the 8 starters that left from last years defense are in the NFL this year. Geez does he blow talent! He continues to run his silly soft defense. We continue to rush 4 consistently as usual!!! Very little blitzing (yeah he will do one once in a blue moon) so Ainge has all day to throw and the LBs will not come up and stop the run but instead stay several yards off the ball!!! Oh and by the way Willie what good does it do to put your cornerbacks up on the line if you aren’t going to jam the receivers and at least slow them down but instead just immediately begin to back pedal as soon as the ball is snapped!! Lets bring in the former Bulldawg WILL MUSCHAMP! At least he is aggressive and physical…….just ask the Gators!

By TDawg

October 8, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

GA just sucks!!

By KJ

October 8, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

It all starts with coaching. The lines of scrimmage was where we got dominated. But what more can u say Bobo has to be more creative and Willie it is time to go. Martinez is constantly outcoached and ill prepared. Just about this point last season when teams had seen our scheme 4 or 5 games in, and they started movin the ball at will.

By Atlanta Gator

October 8, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

Nope, I really didn’t see that one coming. I couldn’t believe the score when I tuned in at the half. Based on Tennessee and Georgia’s earlier performances that I had watched, I expected that UGA would win by 2 to 3 touchdowns. Boy, was I wrong.

By Matt

October 8, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this

Chip:

David,

If you have the time this week, it would be interesting to see an article comparing the total defense rankings, turnovers, and other stats between the defensive units of Van Gorder and Martinez. There seems to be an obvious decline on d, but I’m curious if the numbers bear it out.

I’d also love a question or two to CMR on the following:

1) His assessment of our WR play and if there inability to get of the jam is a root cause of our offensive struggles.

2) The lack of an identifiable playmaker on D or O

3) The lost philosophy of the “lip jar” and our overall decline on D since BVG left.

4) Lack of intensity, focus, and game speed.

5) Assessment of Stafford’s development at this stage compared to that of David Greene and Shockley.

6) A potential increase in playing time for Joe Cox going forward.

7) A potential increase in scrimmages mid-week to determine playing time.

8)Finally, whether it is reasonable to expect any of the redshirts on offense, specifically Logan Gray, Caleb King, Aaron White, and Israel Troupe, to compete for starting spots on next year’s team?

Thanks for your hard work. Answers to any of the above would be great.

By gdawgs

October 8, 2007 2:38 PM | Link to this

The defense is the biggest problem of the three followed by the QB then the OL. I give the OL somewhat of a free pass because the are young but the QB situation is bad. Stafford still throws over receivers heads all the time, isn’t accurate and still throws into some double and triple coverages! I don’t know why we cant at least give Joe Cox or Blake Barnes a chance. It’s crazy!

By Stan

October 8, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

Hey DREW you are an idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Stan

October 8, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

Hey DREW you are an idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Stan

October 8, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this

Hey DREW you are an idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By JohninJax

October 8, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

It seems like everyone wants to run the whole entire defensive coaching staff out of town but before we do anything like that lets remember a few things. First of all, 6 out of our front 7 are BRAND NEW starters. They played back-up rolls last year. Not to mention, we lose Paul Oliver during the summer due to grades. I will agree our DL does lack toughness at times but remember the last 4 years we have had a lot of people leave early for the NFL and most of them have been on the Defensive side of the ball. When you play in the SEC losing players early does and will take its toll on the program. You can recruit all you want (and UGA has) but when you are young and experience… enough said! As far as our OL, it all starts there. Once again… 3 FRESHMAN! Come on people… get real! Our offense is going to struggle some. WE ARE A YOUNG TEAM! Sometimes we just need to look at the facts. Its like we have to assign blame to someone. I have never ever heard CMR or anyone on his staff do nothing but take responsibility. CMR said we were going to be young and at times we would play like it. Look I hate UT, FL, and Auburn too and it is a hard pill to swallow when we lose to those teams. We have a good young team and we are on the right track. Do we need to make some adjustment? Do we need to tackle better or block better? Yes, and I bet the coaching staff would say the same. But firing CM or his defensive staff is INSANE! The Bulldog Nation is in good hands and CMR knows a-heck-of-a-lot more than any of us do when it comes to our beloved Bulldawgs! Let’s trust him to do the job! GO DAWGS!!

By DT

October 8, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this

gdawgs77 is right on target…

we need to raid AU of Muschamp.

By Top Dawg

October 8, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this

I thought our team looked pretty good. Just change a couple thousand plays here or there, and we would have only lost by 10.

But seriously, has anyone heard the coaches’ explanation(s) for that disaster?

By PoorPupps

October 8, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this

6 national titles? I don’t think so!

By La Jolladawg

October 8, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

This was a truly embarrassing loss. I just don’t see passion when I watch this team and that can, and should be, blamed on the coaching staff. It really bothers me to hear CMR and CWM not taking 100% responsibility for the loss. I watched CMR’s post game press conference and he seemed very matter-of-fact, not angry, not disappointed, just matter-of-fact. I would have prefered to see him upset, see him take the blame, but I didn’t, because he didn’t. He blamed the loss on the players.

I also don’t see any consistency on either side of the ball. Maybe that is the fault of the coaches, maybe that is due to youth, probably a bit of both. At this point they should be getting consistently better though—right? I don’t think this would bother me as much if I felt the coaches were doing everything they could to make the team better. I just don’t sense that, because I don’t see any emotion out of anyone on the team. Well, that’s not true, Knowshon shows emotion.

Chip, here’s a question for you to research should you be inclined to do so: statistically speaking, has Martrez Milner improved now that he is being coached by someone other than Eason? I have watched all of the Falcon’s games and it seems to me that Milner can catch the ball now. I am wondering if that is because he has finally been taught how to catch the ball by someone who knows how to teach that particular skill. If my observation is correct, why is Eason still coaching the receivers?

Another thing I’d love to read about is how former players felt about Richt’s style of coaching. Did he fire them up? Inspire them to play all out? Or did someone else do that for them? Another player, a different coach? Finally, and I am sure this will stir up some controversy, but I am curious, did the fact that he is a christian (and I mean of the born again variety) come into play? I’d love to hear what Musa Smith has to say about that. I am not saying anything is wrong with the fact that CMR is christian, I am just wondering if that plays a role in the way he coaches. I am assuming it does, both from a positive perspective and a negative perspective. I’d like to hear what former players (if they would go on the record) have to say about that.

Regardless, I am a UGA graduate and Bulldawg fan, and that’s what I will remain, even when the team stinks it up as they did on Saturday.

By Brett

October 8, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

The overhyped Bulldogs with the media’s much overhyped Matthew “Golden Boy” Stafford went wrong when they came onto the field in Knoxville. Games are won on the field, not on paper and in the ridiculous imaginations(SEC Champs, National Championship Contenders) of the Bulldogs followers. Mediocre is as Mediocre does.

By uga student

October 8, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

Just a funny side note. Tripp was one of our best players Saturday. That should teach all of the crappy fans that booed him a few weeks ago. Atleast he goes to UGA, most of the people who booed him probably never went to UGA a day in their life!

By Spike

October 8, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

Good column. I was there. There was no pressure on the QB. None! Our rush defense does not exist. Poor offensive line blocking. Offsides penalties. Probably worst of all was NO pass defense. No rushing because of no blocking. And Asher Allen!! Was was his problem? He got caught flat footed on the TD run around to our left. He just stood there until the UT back took off around him. Blocked punt!! They were just not ready and fired up to play. It is that simple. Just humiliating. That is the first time I ever left a UGA game before the end of the game since 1978. They did not seem like they wanted to win. I need to go to football rehab.

By Tim

October 8, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

At the end of this season Richt needs to take a long, hard look at whether Martinez and Bobo really are capable of being coordinators at the SEC level. It’s quite obvious they’ve been out-coached and outclassed by Spurrier, Sutcliffe, Chavis and numerous others over the past 2 seasons. The talent level is there. On the other hand, they are just kids and everyone has to learn at some point. Being a young team, the rest of the season could be very up and down — winning games we’re not expected to and losing the ones we’re supposed to win.

By Dawg Fanatic

October 8, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

Well, I guess we are where we always are at some point in the season under CMR.

Except this time he doesn’t have senior talent to bail out his soft, often sloppy teams during big games that count the most.

Guys, it’s plain and simple. CMR is on an 0-6 run through SEC East.

And guess what? These are all of his recruited players. We are now 2 years into CMR’s recruits and personally I feel he needs to quit being cute and recruit classic SEC players instead of these small, fast guys on defense that are just getting POUNDED.

CMR has shown he can make adjustments, so hopefully Rodney Garner coming on board will pay dividends in the next couple of years. If not, UGA is in BIG trouble.

By uga student

October 8, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

Just a funny side note. Tripp was one of our best players Saturday. That should teach all of the crappy fans that booed him a few weeks ago. Atleast he goes to UGA, most of the people who booed him probably never went to UGA a day in their life!

By Buster

October 8, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs are 0-5 in their last five games against the SEC East. Think about it - we’re not in the top tier or the middle of the pack. We’re at the bottom. If our talent is on par (or better) than other top 25 teams, we may have some serious coaching issues.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

October 8, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

Chip,

Do you feel this program has taken advantage of a SEC Title in 2002 and 2005? Are we “THAT” much better having won those?

Now in 2007 after taking two loses on the chin to USC and UT are we any better now than those 4 straight seasons of 8 wins with Jim Donnan?

At this point I have to say no and this staff is squarely to blame. I am not flip flopping, but have deiceided to take the blinders off. In to many games UGA has been manhandled on the OL/DL and out schemed as well. The recruiting the past 3 seasons seems to have been a flop. As a blogger mentioned how many 1st round picks do you see on the field? The talent is not there.

Chip, 1980 was along time ago. 2002 helped alot of wounds for the UGA Nation. We cannot go another 25 years or for that fact another 5. The time is now. When you couple that with the quick success of Meyers,Stoops and Carroll I think it is fair to question Richt and the direction of this program midway through year 7.

Can you be tough on this staff as a reporter and ask the tough questions for us?

By DawgHater

October 8, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this

Just because an idiot wants to write that ugay has 6 national football titles does not make it so. It just means that the ugay poster is an idiot.

The problem with ugay football? Tons of highly rated recruits out of high school that does not relate to wins on the field. You do the math. Something is wrong.

Why would any talented high school player want to attend ugay? The talent would be WASTED!!!! In addition, the player would be likely to get in jail due to DUI or other.

By Rambo

October 8, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

Tennesee had two weeks to prepare - Georgia had a tough physical win the week before with no time off. Tennessee d-line are three deep with four and five star recruits that are seniors and juniors. Georgia started three freshman against them. Georgia will get better and Tennessee will turn pro. Look for Georgia to kick butt in 2008 and 2009 and look for Fuelmer to get fired! Georgia will get A.J. Green next year - just what Stafford needs. Also Caleb King will rotate with Knowshon behind a young but more experienced and talented o-line line. The defense is light and inexperienced at defensive end. They will gain experience, weight and strength and all but one d-line returns next year. With the addtion of the #1 recruited d-tackle in the country the middle will be strong. Most of the defense will return next year- they are all 1st year starters except for Jeff Owens. Go Dawgs. What’s wrong with Georgia - they are very young. The good news is they will get better and two years from now will be playing for a national championship. Go Dawgs!!!

By Buster Jack

October 8, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

IDIOTS OF THE UNIVERSE, UNITE!

UGA lost a football game. So?

I stood between the hedgest and petted UGA in the endzone in August 1967. I was there, watching Herschel run through defenses like a hot knife through butter, so don’t question my DAWG credentials.

Who has been the greatest UGA coach in the last 50 years? Dooley? Look at Dooley’s embarrassment in the 1976 Sugar Bowl. Look at the lack of impact 1977-1979. Look at the pathetically marginal year in 1979.

And then look at the National Championship team in 1980.

Herschel, yes, but much more. It was a team.

Forged in the fire of affliction - the previous three years.

REMEMBER THIS: The Idiots who coach this football team beat Saint Nick this year.

REMEMBER THIS: These Idiots will still be coaching this football team while you’re still trying to figure out how to pay the mortgage on your double wide. Go, you genius!

No, this isn’t a great team.

Yes, they are young.

No, they’re not playing up to their potential.

Yes, they need to improve on strategy, execution, and personnel.

But remember this: THESE ARE THE ONLY DAWGS YOU’VE GOT!

Get behind them, or get the hell out of Georgia.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

October 8, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

Dawg Fanatic

Gardner has been here since day one. That is not a good thing. Do you mean Searles(sp) from LSU?

By LADawg

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

Fulmer is a genius! Tennessee could have hung 70 on the Dawgs. Instead, he was satisfied to manage the second half to avoid a deafening outcry from the Bulldawg nation to fire Martinez. Now he can look forward to coming to Athens next year to face the softess defense in the SEC.

I understand, to a degree, playing soft in the secondary to avoid the big play. Martinez is the first, to my knowledge, to play a soft defensive line to defend the run. It actually looks at times like they are trying to hold off the offensive line to allow the linebackers to make the tackle four plus yards downfield. In my mind, this is the only way to explain the lack of defensive penetration.

By mark

October 8, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this

JohninJax- If you look at this program since the loss to WV in the Sugar Bowl they have underperformed, looked underprepared more than a few times, and aren’t getting any better!! I think that is what people are upset about! They just want to see progress of some sort but instead they are seeing what i’m seeing, a team that is regressing. You might be able to say that they are stagnant (not progressing or regressing) but that’s a bit of a stretch. Our WR are still inconsistent with catching and now they’ve seemed to have a developed a problem with running as well!! For the 2nd straight year we have a young and inexperienced line. For the 2nd straight year there is not 1 leader on either side of the ball. Make no mistake about it, this team is not heading in the right direction right now. I just wonder what has to happen before more people feel the same way. I would think that 0-6 in the last 6 East games would help, but I guess not.

By blake

October 8, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this

I haven’t seen such a lackluster performance in terms of tackling ever before. NObody wrapped up. Linebackers shoulder tackle, DB’s dive at legs, and the DL flat out got dominated. No surge on the run and no pressure on a pretty underrated QB, combined with the defensive woes discussed earlier equals 28 points in a half for the opposing team. Where do we go from here? Whup up on Vandy, tackle like the bunch of athletes they are, and find a way to make a strong end to a dismal SEC east start.

By tim

October 8, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this

Since Van Gorder left the defense has been inconsistent. We used to hit folks in the mouth and make ‘em respect us. That’s not the case anymore. Part of this problem is recruiting, we shouldn’t be in this fix of having to play so many young players. I know some things are out of the coaches control like kids leaving an dsuch but still we need to do a better job of recruiting certain positions. The DC has to be looked at, Willie just isn’t constitently getting the most out of our talent. Bobo is learning and still needs time. Maybe Richt needs to help him a little. Are we still doing mat drills? We don’t seem to be nearly as tough as we used to be. Bottom line is you have to ahave dominant defense to win in SEC and since Van G we don’t have that. I can tolerate the O-line struggling a little and Stafford will be fine, he needs more time. It’s hard to be accurate when it’s a jail break all the time but we must fix the defense if we’re gonna be the national power we all want to be. Root cause of Saturday…Coaching

By MW

October 8, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

Any chance that Richt could hire Donnan as his recruiting coordinator?

By C. West

October 8, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this

Georgia needs to play with intensity. Georgia won a National Championship with a team of over achievers, 1 Hershel and 1 Erk. don’t underestimate Erk’s contribution. They came to play. Remember GA Southern going from ground ZERO. Intensity creates opportunity which gives success.

Football for all of the changes remains just that running, tackling

Same thing happens when the price is a bit more than a ballgame. Lee, Jackson, Patton. Motivation

We have the talent!

By Reality Checker

October 8, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this

This year is turning into what any reasonable fan should have expected it to be. Year two of rebuilding.

We went into last season with personnel problems on the O-line and a long snapper as the starting QB. Nine wins was a great result.

This year, we finally have some O-line personnel, but they are way young and Stafford is still growing. Struggling sometimes should not be unexpected.

And, the defense is very young and really feeling the misguided absence of Charles Johnson.

All that said, it should not have been blowout on Rocky Top Saturday. No tackling and no blocking. No effort.

By WadeDawg

October 8, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this

Buster Jack - Thank you.

By jaxbeachdawg

October 8, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

Bottom line:

Martinez has to go! I don’t care what it takes but we gotta get BVG back at ANY COST! And I do mean any cost! The thing that truly scares me is that CMR is too closely tied with WM and I don’t know if he can fire his best friend. That being said if we do not get our butts in gear for Vandy then you can count on another low scoring game with UGA finding someway to pull a win out.

And one last thing, why is Demiko Goodins Not starting every game!

By dw

October 8, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

well if you can’t tackle you will lose. The defense cord. needs to go. the offense is young and will get better, it will take a little time.

By Matthew

October 8, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

The most upsetting facet of the game on Saturday was not finishing on defense. Tennessee regularly broke 3 tackles per run before being brought down. No one finished the drill on defense.

On offense, I still believe in Stafford. If he could get a run of games where he was actually protected, he’d be dangerous. Developmentally, he needs to get a quicker release… the offense needs to run shorter patterns, quickly pass the ball… pound the dirt when running. Trick plays and 20+ yard passes only work when the fundamentals are second nature.

By Dawg Fanatic

October 8, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

Lowcountry - I was referring to Garner supposedly being a “recruiting genius”. I think he’s been the staff since the beginning but only the recruiting coordinator for a few years, but I could be wrong.

But yes, if these are all his guys, it’s big trouble for UGA.

Here’s an eye opener. Look around on the Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Auburn rosters and see how many Georgia players they have. Not only do they have our hometown guys, they’re beating and blowing UGA out with them. UH OH, 0-6 versuss the East. I smell Goff years a commin. I pray it’s not like CMR does often. :)

By dw

October 8, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

the dawgs need to be more physical, right now they look like pups, not dogs

By Gaytor hater

October 8, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this

I am probably the only person on this blog that has ever actually played football. So how can you b*** and whining sissy boy nerds possibly know even what the formations are much less what is wrong with the Dawgs. Shut up and find something else to do. The Dawgs will lose one more game - against Kentucky and then go on to win a nice bowl game.Yes, you prissy pants heard me right Georgia will whip the Gaytors this year - so just shut up - idiots!!!

By Born 2 Bark

October 8, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

If we don’t come out and kill Vandy this weekend I will be seriously worried about this team and its coaching staff. I’m tired of hearing about our talent, I’m ready to see their results. There is still a lot of football left and we have to start playing and coaching harder! We look lethargic and like we’d rather be somewhere else most of the time. Exception being Brown and Moreno. COME ON DAWGS! MAN UP AND START KICKING SOME A**

By dmac dog

October 8, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

The dawgs need to play the younger players so inexperience will not be an excuse next year!

Make an example of Martinez and tell the other coaches (including Richt) to get their head out of their a$$.

Maybe then we can save this year and finish 3rd in the SEC East.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS!!!!!!!!

By Chris

October 8, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

This is not an official dump Richt Post - yet - but this coaching staff did not have this team prepared to play against Tennessee (well, duh!). We looked slow, copletely fooled and uninspired and our top 25 ranking is a gift we don’t deserve. This now makes 86 points points TU has put up on us in 2 years and 6 straight SEC east losses…We have been outscored 115 to 171 in those 6 games and in just this year, we have mustered only 3 touchdowns against our division opponents - this is a top 25 team and a program on the way up? uh uh.

A coach with Richt’s tenure with one program has no excuse for putting a product like that on the field.

Our Defense has been shoved up and down the field for most of the quarters we’ve played this year, our offensive line is not improving each week (something Richt told us we should expect) and our offense takes longer to get cranking each game, than my lawn mower does after laying dormant for a whole winter.

Thank you Mark Richt for the SEC championships - now let’s see you, Bobo and Martinez start taking personal pride in Georgia showing up each week to be competitive. I don’t like losing, but, I will not stand for being embarrased - my financial commitment to Georgia just plain costs too much.

Over the last 4 years we’ve lost to Tennessee 3x, Florida 3x, and Auburn 2x. - boy that’s some resume` you’re building Mark.

I will never criticize a player individually but someone on that coaching staff needs to start making Stafford accountable for poorly thrown balls, receivers (it seems it’s someone different each week) who can’t catch and Asher Allen’s poor judgement on the corner…or be accountable for making the decision to put the players from all these top recruiting classes we’ve been getting in there that can get the job done like LSU, Darth Spurrier or Fulmer can. This is a program that should be competing for national championships under a coach with this much tenure.

Thank God we have Troy and Georgia Tech still left to play we may be bowl eligible - bowl worthy is a completely different story.

By Big Dawg

October 8, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

With all due respect for you and your opinions but all of you guys calling for people to be fired need to calm down. We still have 6 regular season games to play and we are 4-2 at this point so the season is not ruined as some of you seem to think with your comments. Now having said that it was obvious to me that the Dawgs came out flat this past Saturday and I hold the coaching staff at fault for that. This is the 4th out of 6 games so far this has happened and the Coaches need to take a hard look at themselves in not being able to instill some fire in these guys. It was also obvious that Tennesse came ready to play and had done their homework in identifying our weaknesses and playing and taking advantage of them.

Next, when your team is struggling and the plays and schemes you are calling aren’t working you had better identify and make adjustments as the game is being played. This waiting until halftime to make these adjustments got us down by 28 points and is intolerable. There is no way Tennessee should have been able to just pound the ball up the middle on us like they did. Also Erik Ainge has a history of not being able to handle pressure but for the second straight year we got not pressure on him.

By Bigs

October 8, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

My $.02. The D-Line cannot stop the run, so we constantly have to use our LBs to help them out and have our cornerbacks sniffing out running plays…we then get burned w/ the pass.

Plus, there is no way our zone defense will work against a good qb w/out a pass rush. None.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

October 8, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this

I gotcha…

You know I am UGA tried and true and you guys can through out how you touched UGA and rubbed hedges all ya want if it makes ya feel better! If ya like I even attended the 92 and 93 football camps under Ray Goff. Met all of my childhood heroes, was introduced to college girls at the university pool that summer. I love UGA, but I can no longer have my head in the sand…2 SEC Titles and two years removed we say this is year 2 of rebuilding? Please! Lets expect better!

By Noyellowinthisblood

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

All of these young line comments are true, but we are now at the halfway point and some of these guys haven’t stepped up the way they should. Searels is a great o line coach and I expected more at this point of the season. I didn’t think we would blow TN out but I thought it was a game we would win or at the least could win. The fact of it is this:

NO O LINE=NO PROTECTION AND NO HOLES TO RUN THROUGH

The D has to do a better job. We all know we have the athletes. What we don’t know is if the problem is coaching the fundamentals/lack there of, or the defensive schemes and waiting to long to make adjustments.

By DWG

October 8, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

Chip, two things stood out after the game to me. 1) It seems like we have at least one game per season where the other team comes out and manhandles us for a half. No adjustments made until half time. Va Tech last year, WVU before that. Auburn did it to us in Athens last time we played them there, the only difference was our offense kept us in that game. We seem to be a completely different team from week to week. No consistency at all. 2) People are quick to jump on Stafford but the receivers/play calling still are not helping. A lot of his throws are to covered receivers. No separation at all. I think we need to do more to get these guys open and the receivers need to work harder at faking out the dbs.

Got to put this one behind us and get better. Go Dawgs.

By JimmyG

October 8, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

Buster Jack, Thankyou I feel the same way. I have been saying it for weeks on here, Dawgs the real fans still love you. The team has talent, Stafford is not the blame, there was some very questionalbe coaching at best. But for the real fans out there we love you and keep up the hard work even though there are only about 3 of us on here.

By brooksdawgs

October 8, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this

Stafford is far from the problem. He makes a couple of bad throws every game but so does every QB. His stats against UT on Saturday would have been much better if we wouldn’t have had our normal 4 or 5 drops. They just didn’t stick out as much since we got blown out. The underthrown pass in the endzone and the 3rd down on the first series is where he made bad throws.

This is 2007, our offense on Saturday looked like the gameplan for the 1980 UT game. Bobo you have got to step it up.

I can’t stand the defense of WM. I have never liked it and always wanted him to go. Unless you have world class players his defense can’t work in the SEC. QB’s will pick you apart as we have done to us 2 or 3 times every year. Pressure, Pressure, Pressure

Eason has got to go. UGA has talent at WR but for some darn reason they can’t catch. If Staffords high school team could catch the darn heat that Stafford puts on the ball why can’t our guys. That falls on the WR coach. As someone said, look at Milner and Reggie Brown. That is what coaching can do.

By Urban Gaytor

October 8, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Don’t look now but Gaytors are going to lose four games this year. What is wrong with Georgia? The same thing rhat is wrong with the Gaytors. Very young on defense and on the offensive line. It takes at least two years to develop a lineman - I played football - did you? All of this can be blamed on 1)timely recruiting of linemen. The best Georgia linemen all seem to go to Tennessee and Auburn!!!

By Luke

October 8, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

Why aren’t we recruiting every offensive lineman in the country right now?

By dawgtiredagain

October 8, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

I thought the 2004 season would get us to the next level as we lived through young players growing up. Same speech in 2006. Now, its 2007 and the same speech. Lets face a fact or 2: Don’t believe the hype or press. We stink this year and unless someone (coaches) step up and challenge our players or say our players aren’t good enough to contend year over year this is our team. Richt is too nice to change coaches,see Callaway and now Martinez. So here we are, Go Dawgs.

By southgafan

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

Coach Richt is a wonderful man, and a good coach. In my opinion he is a better leader and coach than Donnan and obviously better than Goff. However, it is clear he is not in the same league as Stoops, Meyer, or Spurrier. He is on an 0-6 run in the SEC east and he is 8-11 (42%)against the big 3 of Auburn, Tennessee, and Florida. Isn’t this why we pay him the big bucks to win against these teams? And he’s batting less than 50%? His success in bringing UGA an SEC championship in 2002 & 2005 keeps a lot of people off his back, but the one constant in his tenure is inconsistency - in any given season in any given game we can look either very vulnerable or unstoppable. Sometimes we start hot and sometimes we don’t start at all (like the UT game or the Florida game where we started down 14-0). And, we’ve got the best recruits in the nation - our average class is always in the top 10 nationally. Bottom line, in my opinion, if we want to consistently win SEC championships and ever win a NC Coach Richt is not going to get it done for us. We’ll always be respectable and ranked, but never a lights out dominating team.

By Dawg Fanatic

October 8, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

Georgia HS football players on other squads heavily recruiting in Georgia:

Alabama - 13 Auburn - 21 Kentucky - 20 Tennessee - 12 South Carolina - 15

CMR and group need to get better at keeping our best talent at home. Period! If not, get used to the cellar.

By BeAManAndFireHim

October 8, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

WILLIE MARTINEZ IS THE PROBLEM

By CBGator

October 8, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

So can we stop the Matthew Stafford lovefest and realize that he’s not all that great? Blame the O-line, blame the receivers, but he should know better than to force a pass when he has two excellent running backs in the backfield!

Or maybe it’s UGA’s coaching staff.

By RedAndBlack

October 8, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

One word…DEFENSE! You can have the best quarterback in the nation but if your defense is out there for a long time huffing and puffing from beginning to end, a team will not win many games. The biggest problem that UGA has in order to get to the elite level is to improve on defense. Yes, we’re good but should we be satisfied with “good” when we can be “GREAT”? The past three years, we’ve watched our defense and we don’t know who will show up during game days. I believe the inconsistency in defense needs to be fixed for UGA to be back in the upper echelon of college football. No matter how lousy the offense, defense keeps teams in the game.

By brenda koller

October 8, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

Face it Dawgs The Mark Richt era is over and Matt Stafford is just an average Quarterback!

By RedAndBlack

October 8, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

One word…DEFENSE! You can have the best quarterback in the nation but if your defense is out there for a long time huffing and puffing from beginning to end, a team will not win many games. The biggest problem that UGA has in order to get to the elite level is to improve on defense. Yes, we’re good but should we be satisfied with “good” when we can be “GREAT”? The past three years, we’ve watched our defense and we don’t know who will show up during game days. I believe the inconsistency in defense needs to be fixed for UGA to be back in the upper echelon of college football. No matter how lousy the offense, defense keeps teams in the game.

By Dorsey Hill

October 8, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

One of the frustrating things about reading the posts on these blogs is that people say things that are demonstrably false. One of the themes I keep reading is that Richt won with Donnan’s players. Those of us who have an elementary understanding of math realize that the 2005 team that won the SEC was the first year w/o Donnan’s players except one, Will Thompson who played his sixth year in ‘05. Those players who were part of Donnan’s last class in 2000 had their eligibility expire in 2004. Count it with me: 2000=1; 2001=2; 2002=3; 2003=4; 2004=5.

So Richt has won as many SEC titles with Donnan’s recruits as without them. You may have also noted that CMR had somewhat better success with Donnan’s players than Donnan did.

We have won 10 or more games and finished in the Top 10 4 out of 6 seasons. You know the last time we did that? 1980-83. The time before that? There aren’t any. And I haven’t seen any Herschel Walker types roaming the sidelines. Since 1983 we won 10 games in a season twice. 1992 and 1997. That’s 2 out of 17 for those who are counting and no East Titles much less SEC titles.

I know the past is always great, not in fact but in fantasy, and you can not find an almost 90 game stretch in Georgia history that has been better and you morons are whining.

You can go back to Vince Dooley and you won’t see a run of success like we’ve had this decade. In fact, you will see some very, very mediocre seasons. You will see that some of Erk’s defenses got beat up pretty bad in some games. If there had been a blog back then I’m sure that some of your fathers would have said some dumb things about Erk, but at least you got your stupidity honestly.

I lived though the post-Herschel years of mediocrity and the Goff years of mediocrity and the Donnan years of mediocrity. Comparably, we’ve got it pretty darn good. We’ve had it so good some of you have gotten spoiled or have forgotten the very recent past.

CMR will right this ship, I guarantee it.

By Canton Dawg

October 8, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this

People are also overlooking a quote Richt had regarding the upcoming Moreno/Lumpkin time share. He stated that Lumkin would get close to half of the carries. Why not let Moreno carry the load the remainder of the season and see what happens? We know what Lumpkin is capable of and it is not carrying a team. Moreno has the look of a special talent and wasting it while Lumpkin gains 3 yards here and there is pointless.

By Bill W.

October 8, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this

Defensive line play got pushed back all day long. That’s the difference. Our D lineman are too small and inexperienced. Never mind the offense when you can barely get on the field. Need some better LB play next season also. Stafford will be fine as time goes on, remember he is 19 years old. Most folks predicted the Dawgs to go 8 and 4 this season. Let’s just beat Vandy and work during the 2 week layoff in preparation for UF. We must stay behind the Dawgs. If you are a true fan stop with the negative BS and support the team. If you folks really want Richt & company fired, write to Damon Evans not on here.

GO DAWGS!!!!

By ARdawg

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

Buster Jack My sentiments exactly. We still have 6 more games on the schedule

On another note: I know Stafford is the QB and as the QB tends to get blamed for the loss and much of the glory for the wins. However, last Saturdays game in no way could be attributed to Stafford. Yes he threw some passes off the mark and into heavy coverage but he completed some of those too. The one thing I emphasize on this blog week in and week out is game preparation. Lets face it we had ZERO. You can’t blame that on MS. For that effort the Dawgs got a Tennessee foot planted square in the pants. This isn’t the first time this year we’ve seen this approach of preparation and most likely won’t be the last.

My saving grace for the Dawgs was I did see some semblence of improvement week after week. Mostly in different areas but still improvement. Saturday I saw regression. Face it, we have what we have and it’s up to us to support it. If you don’t like it, jump off the bandwagon (now would be a good time). Adios and don’t let the door knob hit ya where the good Lord split ya. The young players are not the only ones that need to learn from this loss. The coaches need to take a long look in the mirror and judging from this blog, many of the fans do too.

GO DAWGS

By jgmuga

October 8, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this

Martinez is killing this team and Bobo is out of his league. Down 28-0 and run on first down four straight times—ridiculous.

By BR

October 8, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

Clax, You TN people are a classy bunch, let me tell ya! What have you read where Georgia fans are making excuses? No one has said anything other than that we played horribly. We all agree on that. Sorry to bust your bubble, but a group of five year olds could have beaten the team that showed up on Saturday.

By So- Cal Wussies

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

What is wrong with- 1) Southern Cal 2) Florida 3)Miami 4) Michigan, etc., etc. They all recruit for the four and five star recruits that turn pro early - Leaving them with a young, inexperienced team the next year. We lost Charles Johnson and Paul Oliver to the draft. Charles got poor advice. If he had waited one more year he would have been a first round draft choice. Richt needs to do a better job of retaining his junior recruits. All will be better off in the long run.

By 'ol sport

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

As much as I hate to say it because I want Mark Richt to be ultra successful, but Joe Cox should have been allowed to play Saturday. CMR said he would play in almost every game, but that has not happened. Coach, are you out of touch when the going gets tough? It seems as though confusion is the norm. Then there is the defense. I don’t think anyone who knows anything about football, expected UGA to win the SEC this year. Getting embarrased is a different thing. Successful people surround themselves with successful people. Vince Dooley was a master at it. Coach, you said you looked at some executives this past year in an effort to manage better, as well as accomplish other things. Sometime, in order to accomplish things, people who are in over their heads have to have something dramatic happen. Your assistants need an assist. Some to other places. I have been going to UGA football games for over 60 years. I love UGA and support it. I will continue to do so. I hope to see some dramatic changes in the staff if things don’t improve, really improve! GO DAWGS!!

By Erk

October 8, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

Yeah, Go get BVG. He can come in for one year and head right on back out… 4 jobs in what 4 years?

By Brian

October 8, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

Coach Martinez is just that a coach — not a DC —He cant seem to adjust or get the defense fired up. He has to step down or fire him, test is over.

By 2007 Dawgs a Losin'

October 8, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

Dawgs did not “give away 2 games” - YOU LOST!!!! You never arrived on the field and must say, Rocky Topped you.. Deal with it and quit whining…This is not your year. Better luck next year. Enjoy the bottom of the SEC East. Love, #1 Gamecock Fan

By Dorsey Hill

October 8, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this

Dawgfanatic:

How many players do you want to sign? There are at least 75 D1 recruits in Georgia every year. Those kids are gonna play somewhere. One change has been that we are getting the ones we want whereas in days past TN was kicking our butt in state and before that Auburn and Clemson were. We have been doing a very good job of keeping the top in state talent here. Last year was a little different because some of those top players were legacies at other schools. That isn’t some thing we can help.

By jack

October 8, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this

Do we have a defensive line? Everyone is talking about the linebackers and boy they certianly didn’t play well. But I’m not sure our defensive line did anything to help them out. Week upfront on both sides of the ball and you will lose more often then win.

We are the bottom dwellers of the SEC East. Wow!

Maybe next year!

By ptreedawg

October 8, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

If you looked at the roster in May 2007, you knew that injuries, drop-outs, early grads, and senior grads created serious holes for the O-line, D-line and linbackers. Some young are stepping up to fill those spots and staying tough… well done & keep pushing.

Bobo got the DC job during a tough spot (soph QB; young O-line; criticized receivers), hope he can learn this year and keep the O working as a unit to finish the season with confidence and development.

Martinez must be somewhat predictable: 2006 - TN, Vandy, MS St, KY, Va Tech (first half); 2007 - AL, Miss, TN. He may be the right guy, but regardless, the D has got to bow up in the middle and get better at tackling.

By charles

October 8, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

Tennessee’s OL held their blocks against our DL and utilized their OG to pull and block our LBs. Also, we used our DL and OLBs to push inside leaving the outside open with only the CBs and sometimes a Safety available to tackle their RBs. Look at the number of tackles our safety’s and CBs had to make.

Our offensive lineman often failed to establish their blocks much less sustaining them against Tennessee’s DL. Tennessee’s DL and LB made a lot of plays.

The old adage of a game is won or lost in the trenches was never more evident than in this game.

Also, Tennessee changed plays very effectively against our base defense, which we played almost exclusively in the first half. We need to not show our defensive formation until the QB has made his adjustment.

By RedAndBlack

October 8, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

One word…DEFENSE! You can have the best quarterback in the nation but if your defense is out there for a long time huffing and puffing from beginning to end, a team will not win many games. The biggest problem that UGA has in order to get to the elite level is to improve on defense. Yes, we’re good but should we be satisfied with “good” when we can be “GREAT”? The past three years, we’ve watched our defense and we don’t know who will show up during game days. I believe the inconsistency in defense needs to be fixed for UGA to be back in the upper echelon of college football. No matter how lousy the offense, defense keeps teams in the game.

By southgafan

October 8, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

To Dorsey Hill - I respect your position and your defense of Coach Richt. I like the man and wish he were “the man” to take us to win the NC. I really would like to hear your opinion of Richt’s record against the big 3 UT, UF, and Auburn - he’s 8-11 (42%). Yes, we’ve won a lot of games under Richt and there is no doubt he HAS already turned our program around from the Goff/Donnan years but in your earnest opinion what makes his winning % so low against the dominant teams in the league?

By Big Daddy

October 8, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

the problem starts with you the media. Everytime you give a young team props they come out with a terrible week. They read this like we do. Who cares that CMR didn;t have Tenn in his top 25, isn’t there something else to write about. Thats nothing but ammo for Tennessee. You would think playing in front 105,000 would be hard enough. Tenn found that motivating as did UGA did when Pat Dye said we were not man enough. Why couldn;t you focus more on UT hanging 51 on us at Home. Please stop prasing our coaches and players. I agree Martinez has been terrible and couldn’t even read a book much less a defense. We need to fire up the Dawgs and make them feel like they are big underdogs. Can something be done??? We have a ways to go and it starts with you. If its negative about Georgia report it, keep all postive thoughts to you and let the Red and Black show us on the field. Thank you

By RacistTechhie

October 8, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

What is wrong with the dawgs? Let’s blame it on racist Tech fans. I am going to get Sharpton up here on you !!! Terrence Moore

By SickAndTired

October 8, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

At what point WILL Matt Stafford be held accountable for lousy mechanics? His drops and hist striding into throws is a joke….David Greene would step into the pass even in the face of an imminent hit in the mouth and try and deliver the ball….Matt throws off his back foot and scrunches up like a little girl….Jeez I wish he had just an ounce of the guts and determination and toughness of Tim Tebow….Tebow is the real deal…a hyped player that is living up to his billing…guess what,,,he came into the SEC the same time as Staffy…..I am sick of it….don’t tell me how good he is, I want to see it and if I don’t see it soon and I”m the coach I’d tell him to grab a headset and a clipboard and get his a* off the field.

By Stephen

October 8, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

I don’t think this is very complicated. The Dogs were whipped on the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, and we lost.

Offensively, there is not much you can do when the defense lives in your backfield. Stafford can’t make good throws because receivers don’t have time to get open. Running backs can’t get to the second level because there are no running lanes.

Defensively, when your DL loses the battle, quarterbacks have all day to throw. Running backs get 3 or 4 yards before being touched.

Welcome to the ups and downs of an extremely young football team. Stafford is fine. He is being careful with the ball. No reason to panic there.

I think the focus needs to be on 1) winning the line of scrimmage, 2) tackling better, and 3) forcing more turnovers. Chip, has there been any discussion about the Bulldogs inability to force turnovers?

Don’t hit the panic button yet. It’s a long season, and there is loads of young talent on this team. Go Dogs!

By Dawg Fan

October 8, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs do not look like a well coached team. The defensive concept of read and react is a pathetic wimpy joke! We are incapable of getting a national championship level team with Martinez as defensive coordinator and Eason at receivers coach. There will be a few more embarrassments this season and the next few until Richt decides to do what it takes to reach the next level.

By yellowblood

October 8, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this

Good grief. This will be solved. UGA will have the nations best recruiting class this year and will win the national championship in ‘08.

By CKDawg65

October 8, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

I’m going to throw my two cents in. First off, I think there is not one player or coach who got off the bus in Knoxville who could absolve themselves in this one. We were pathetic in EVERY facet of the game. Most importantly, however, is the lack of production from our senior class this year with a partial pass to Thomas Brown. Other than him, to a man I have been diappointed in the play of our seniors, especially Adams, Johnson (albeit injured), and Miller. Henderson and Bailey have been OK, but our wideouts are for the most part a non-factor in our offense this year.

By CoachScott

October 8, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

Inexperienced 0-Line Inexperienced Quarterback Inexperienced Defense I think it’s excuses - South Carolina matches up well with us and they are leading the East. Florida’s got a young defense and a soph quarterback, and they almost beat LSU on the road. At some point, this must be a bigger issue that personnel. Is it recruiting? Coach Richt may have to ‘free’ some assistants - it’s part of being a good supervisor.

By Dorsey Hill

October 8, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

Hey, Gamecock fan,

So how is it at the bottom of the East? You have enough experience at it to let us all know. I’d bet it sucks until you get used to it doesn’t it? Year after year after year. Heck, who knows maybe you’ll finally finish second in the East. That would be a high water mark for the program.

BTW: How would you like to see a National Championship trophy? You’ll have to do a little driving. You can go to Clemson, UGA, Georgia Tech, Tenn., Gainesville, FL. Each of those places is within a few hours drive. Believe me they are very nice and you’ll never have one in Columbia so why not make the trip? Its got to really suck to be completely surrounded by teams that have won it all when you are still trying to get to .500 as a football program. I think if you win about 40 straight you break dead even.

Bye for now and don’t forget to keeping loving the Coc k! I know you won’t. Stop loving the Coc k that is.

By CoachScott

October 8, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

Inexperienced 0-Line Inexperienced Quarterback Inexperienced Defense I think it’s excuses - South Carolina matches up well with us and they are leading the East. Florida’s got a young defense and a soph quarterback, and they almost beat LSU on the road. At some point, this must be a bigger issue that personnel. Is it recruiting? Coach Richt may have to ‘free’ some assistants - it’s part of being a good supervisor.

By aaron

October 8, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

The D was terrible. What in the world are our corners doing? No blitzing is rediculous. I cannot remember the last blitz I saw. Since the defense can’t seem to stop anyone, perhaps we should focus on the offense. That is where I am sick to death of UGA football. 1) Is there anyone who will hold onto the football? For example, Chandler should not have a pass thrown to him ever again. 2) I am not upset at the QB play. I think if his targets held onto the ball and he had 1 additional second, he would have a better go of it. 3) The play calling is atrocious. This is the big thing with me. When my wife, who doesn’t watch that much football says “they’re running that play again” I know we have problems. Mix it up. Some trickery at times wouldnt break my heart. Also, look up the term four down ball. There were several times Saturday we should have been thinking that and yet we punted. I looked at LSU’s coach and he gambled and won more times in that one half thant our coaches have done all year. He showed faith in his kids and they responded with HEART and a W. I wish we had that kind of guts on both sides of the ball.

By David

October 8, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

Clearly the defense is an issue. Not just against Tennessee, but in, oh EVERY game this season, there have been MAJOR break downs. Against UT, the break down was the entire game. The Dawg’s just don’t play with smarts or toughness on D. Yeah, they are fast, but that doesn’t do any good when they are not in position and can’t tackle. Their tendency to rely on speed and to overpersue was completely exposed on the trick play. The linebackers have no idea what they are doing and don’t really make any plays at all. Brandon Miller is a total joke, I saw him get beat plently of times. I’ll give the secondary a little slack because they are young. I love Kelin Johnson, but maybe he needs to become an even stronger leader on D. I think it boils down to coaching, and if you ask me, Martinez can pack his bags and go mow a lawn or lay some bricks. I don’t know which “D” is more terrible, UGA’s or Louisville’s?

On offense, I think the young O-Line is hurting Stafford, so not all blame can fall on him; however, the back foot throws have to stop! He obvsiouly needs to make the same mistake multiple times before learning. I think he still thinks he is a hot shot. Also, we have no identity on offense, pass team or running team? Remember back in 2001 when Verron Haynes racked up a bunch of yards and won some games for us and I think Richt said “Gee, I think I should commit to the run more and not get anxious and start passing.” I guess he forgot that lesson or did not teach Bobo it.

Overall, our team has the talent to win, we are just young and it appears there is some bad coaching going on. The 6 straight losses to East opponents is entirely unacceptable.

People ask, who’s going to win this Saturday, and I say, “I don’t know, it depends on which Dawg’s team decides to show up!”

By dawg_gone_truth

October 8, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

HaaaaHaaaa HaaaHaaaa told you so, the mighty Vols laid the smackdown on the mutts, on to the SEC championship then on to the sugar bowl, Erik Ainge for Heisman!!

By Dawg Fanatic

October 8, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

Dorsey Hill - I understand what you’re saying, and I’m not saying we have to sign them all. But lately, on Defense atleast, Georgia HS 5 stars are going elsewhere. See - Eric Berry, Allen Bailey, 2 recent 5 star defensive backs that chose Alabama and FSU. Offensively we look OK getting some good linemen, Stafford, etc.

By DueceDawg

October 8, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs MAY have had one or two seasons of mediocrity (as Ardwag calls them) but no more than that. We have thre best football history of success of any team in the counrty and we’ll get back to those winning ways soon. Go Dawgs!

By oldfaithfuldawg

October 8, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

We keep saying that the talent level is there, but I don’t see it. True talent is more than physical. It’s about and all those other traits we all are aware of. This team has great guys, but they lack real desire and heart. It’s just like the FL game the last 3 years. We should have been able to win, but we haven’t decided to do what it takes to get it done. It’s the same now. I love my Dawgs, but somewone has to decide to win. It won’t happen on it’s own.

By Noleman

October 8, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

Fire the entire staff and hire the Bowden boys… Terry and Jeff and Tommy …and then see what whinning is really all about. Get a life Dog Fans and start worrying about Vandy.

By DAWG FOREVER

October 8, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

What do you think Steve Spurrier would do with Mo Mass & S.Bailey? We don’t use our talent.. enuff said!!

By Dawgstache

October 8, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

How can anyone evaluate Stafford at this point of this season? Mike Bobo’s schemes and playcalling are a complete joke. Here’s a tip to all upcoming Georgia opponents: when in doubt, defend the screen pass and the tight end over the middle. That’s all we ever do. Stafford is certainly not living up to the hype, but I don’t think it’s fair to judge him too harshly at this point. Martinez has proven he needs to be fired, but we all know Richt won’t fire anyone. For $2.3 million per year, you would think the guy could be asked to do one hard thing. Because he is a decent human being, everyone wants to love him as a coach. With the talent we’ve had during the past five years, the only thing holding the program back has been coaching. We may finish 6-6 this year, and we should actually be worse next year.

By TheProblemIs

October 8, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

You came in to this season thinking you were much better than you are. That’s typical. You need to pay attention to your elders. Munson tried to tell you, but you passed him off as a senile old relic. UGA has played two quality opponents and are 0-2 against them. You were wetting your pants with joy after beating a below average Bama team in OT just because the name Saban was attached to it. FSU kicked their behinds the next week, then they had a shootout with the powerful Houston Cougars. It seems Willie M. is the scapegoat. The fact is, you didn’t have much to begin with. Only in your deluded imagination.

By JB

October 8, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

looked it up today….Last EASTERN SEC team we beat ( it also was close) was last years South Carolina game. Last year. Second GAME ! Last YEAR ! Tubberville gets New ASSIT. Coach’s to RENT the first year at Auburn. We give them a 30 year Mortgage. CMR WILL NOT FIRE A COACH ( Unless it’s for drinking or beating his wife etc.) Willie was his roommate at Miami. He ain’t going nowhere, unless Adams steps in, because Damon will do just what Adams tells him to do….and ya’ll know it. I like CMR, Be he needs help. Major league help !

By Buck in the NW

October 8, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

I have and still do believe the Matthew Stafford should be our QB. I do truly wonder why he was recruited because we don’t play to strenghts. I’m also perplexed by the play calling on Bobo’s part. We sailed right into the “Perfect storm” Sat. and we weren’t prepared. The Ala. game. We came out and marched right down the field to score throwing the ball, then we forget the pass and “pound the rock”. All game long the same pattern is followed. Even at the end of regulation Stafford’s arm put us in position to win and then, “one and done”. ‘OLE MISS. They came out and were not in the 8 man front they have run all year long. Why? Don’t know for sure but I believe that our passing the week before may have had something to do with it. I’m not at all saying that we should throw the ball 60% of the time. I’m asking why if the man’s techniques are bad why isn’t he being coached up? He’s proven that he can handle tough situations and his play has helped the “OL” out a lot this season, according to the coaches so now a lot of people want to bench him. I’ve be stunned at the inconsitate(sp) play calling by Bobo. Yea, he wasn’t very good Sat. and had a very poor passing completion rate but was that affected at all by the play calling? Being young doesn’t count because as others have pointed out other teams are just as young or younger. Chip …….I’ve just got one question for YOU. I’d like your opinion as to what Stafford is doing so wrong. Does play calling have anything to do with it? Is he overrated? These are rolledinto the one question and would you give us your opinion?…thanks …….If I’ve posted any bad info, point that out also.

By TheProblemIs

October 8, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

You came in to this season thinking you were much better than you are. That’s typical. You need to pay attention to your elders. Munson tried to tell you, but you passed him off as a senile old relic. UGA has played two quality opponents and are 0-2 against them. You were wetting your pants with joy after beating a below average Bama team in OT just because the name Saban was attached to it. FSU kicked their behinds the next week, then they had a shootout with the powerful Houston Cougars. It seems Willie M. is the scapegoat. The fact is, you didn’t have much to begin with. Only in your deluded imagination.

By McDawg

October 8, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

I thought going into the game that Stafford’s play was going to be key-but his performance had nothing to do w/ outcome-we lost it in the trenches-hope we have some Defensive tackles ready to step up b/c owens isn’t a top claiber SEC defensive lineman

By Wes

October 8, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

You guys kill me. Two games and you’re ready to fire the entire coaching staff and field 22 new players this Saturday….c’mon people.

Look, we’re young…not just on the o-line, but across the board (and don’t give me the crap about FL and Auburn having freshman o-lineman…look at their records, they’re the same as ours.) Stafford is doing a great job, can’t expect much more when he doesn’t have time to set his feet and go through his reads. Any one of you tell me you wouldn’t be jumpy after 6 games of having 300 pounders hitting you and I’ll tell you you’re a liar.

Can’t play agressively on defense (ie., blitz) because we have an extremely young secondary that has to be bailed out by our linebackers and ocassionally our defensive ends (which means the middle is going to be more open for teams to run the ball…crazy, I know.)

We started this season with an entirely new offensive line (yes we have two seniors, but they’re playing new positions) new tight ends, a Sophomore QB, new defensive ends and interior linemen, new linebackers and almost an entirely new secondary. Plus a new o-line coach (new offensive line schemes), head coach (not calling plays), a new OC (again, new schemes.) Now, I’m not saying I like losing to South Carolina and Tennessee, but go back over this paragraph and tell me, all things considered, 4-2 is a bad record.

I’m proud of our players for keeping their chins up during learning curves/adversity and I’m proud of our coaching staff for doing the same. Saturday, October 6th is gone, the only thing that matters is Saturday, October 13th. I’m confident our coaches and players know this and are doing everything to prepare for Saturday, October 13th.

GO DAWGS!!!

By buldawg216

October 8, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

Agree, but martinez is a great DB coach we do not want to lose him. eason and jancek need to move on though. Jancek has knowledge of the game but cannot teach it to his players. Look at the talent available to him but they continue to look out of position, unsure of how to react, as well as poor tackling technique.

If Stafford ever has enough time to set his feet and feel comfortable he will improve.

WHY do we continue to not put Brandon Miller on the D-line and move Marcus back to linebacker. Brandon Miller outweights all of our defensive linemen but Jeff Owens and Kade Weston and its time we put his hand on the ground where it should be.

By Brian

October 8, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

I hear the Gym dogs will be championship contenders again…no really we just need lineman on both sides of the ball. Hopefully we can actually recruit some of them. Mimbs looked good! Lumpkin looked good in mop up time…oh and UGA was on his game…other than that I just feel so sorry for those GA fans who had to sit through that. We were out of it from the first snap.

By Fire Urban.com

October 8, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Bring back the Zooker - Urban can’t coach. He has the best talent in the country - inherited from The Zooker - but he has lost two in row with more losses to come. You Gators have been dooped - Urban is a cowboy - he can’t coach!!!

By Igotyerhobnailrighthere

October 8, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this

I love the bulldawg (it’s spelled d-o-g by the way) fans. All of the woofing about how you were going to kill Tennessee. “Domination” doesn’t quite begin to describe how bad this was. All I hear are you puppies whimpering. Take a big ole bite of humble pie and enjoy the liberty bowl.

By JB

October 8, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

If you watched that game from the State of Washington, and you wanted to hire a staff to come coach Washington, Which one would you hire, not knowing any history, but just watching the game ? Guys, I think we lose that game with a experienced line. Surely we can come up with something better on offense. Buy the way, we have 13 wide receivers on scholarship and dressed. Tell me how many passes you saw thrown to them the first half ?

By Ringleader

October 8, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm….. South Carolina better than UGA?
Kentucky and Vandy romp…You do know Vandy is playing the Dogs for Homecoming this Saturday. Are the Dogs 2 of the past 9 with Tennessee? Time management cost one win with AU, absolute stupidity cost another on 4th and forever. Demanding to play Shockley cost one Florida game, probably cost the LSU game in Baton Rouge We are rotating 9 receivers?, are you kidding. West Virginia???????? Boston College??????? We beat an average FSU team without any quarterback. Florida lost its entire starting Defense, no experience. Do you think we will beat them.

The more things change, the more they stay the same….. Get out the record books and compare CMR to Donnan and Goff against AU, TN, FLA, SC……..We were where we are.

By Jeb

October 8, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

I listened to the Tenn announcers on the game replay today and they hit the nail on the head. They said that it was no wonder Tenn was stopping the Dogs, the dogs haven’t ran anything different in the last 6 years. It seems their right. It’s either off tackle run, screen or hit the end down the middle. We used to have the big men up front which made the offense successful but at this point in time we do not have that luxury. Georgia needs to get some big O linemen and some big D linemen that can dominate the lines. They can not afford to wait until its too late, i.e. this year, to realize we need help up front. I know we will improve but it would be nice to be in the running every year. We still have the talent to win while running the vanilla offense against lesser opponents but nowadays there isn’t many LESSER opponents. Lets mix it up and keep folks off balance.

By Dorsey Hill

October 8, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

Southgafan,

First, I don’t buy into this Big 3 stuff. We have 5 HUGE games every year. (Sometimes we have a sixth or a seventh if Bama or LSU shows up on the schedule and/or you have a big non-conference game.) USC and Tech have to be included in the equation. At this point he is 11-2 in those games.

And my math gets me to 9-11:

4-3 vs. TN 4-3 vs. AU 1-5 vs. UF

So that is 20-13 in those HUGE games every year.

Our continued issues with UF certainly do tilt the numbers, but we have a winning record vs. everyone else except LSU and we’re 2-2 against them. I don’t think that’s too bad. While Dooley dominated UF, its a different world now. He was also pretty even with TN (4-2-1) and AU (11-13-1) through the years. Dooley’s record vs. Bama wasn’t very good (3-5 and the 1965 game was a gift as we all know so it should have been 2-6).

The definition of a great football coach is this:

Win 95% the games you are supposed to win. Win half the games your not supposed to win. Beat your in-state rival 90% of the time. I think if you look at it objectively we’re doing a pretty good job with that as a standard.

I think those out there who think that you can dominate year in and year out in this league are a little out of their minds. UF is one of the best teams I’ve seen this year and they’ve got the same record we do. Its just real tough out there and when you have some personnel issues like we do, the coaching out there is too good not to expose those weaknesses.

We need to be supportive and give the staff a chance to turn this thing around. I bet you’ll wonder what happened to Saturday’s team when we get a week off and play UF. I’m not saying we’re going to beat them, but I’ll bet the outcome is still in doubt in the 4th q.

Everything is going to work out in the end. That game vs. TN will be a big lesson for this young team. Most of them have 2 or 3 years to remember what happens when you don’t show up mentally ready to play ball. You get beat bad.

By Billdawg

October 8, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

Richt has a weak coaching staff. Bobo is no match for an experienced OC and Martinez is an average defensive backs coach and a poor DC. Richt needs to go outside of his staff and hire some top coaches for OC and DC. LB play has been poor ever since Van Gorder left.

By ApopkaDawg

October 8, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

Here is a taste of our problem: 2005 UGA 14 vs. LSU 34 - defense not prepared. UGA 35 vs. WV 38 - defense blown out in first half; not prepared.

2006 UGA 33 vs. UT 51 - defense gets blown out in second half; not half time adjustments. UGA 22 vs. Vandy 24 - defense can’t stop Vandy’s game winning drive UGA 14 vs. UF 21 - defense comes out flat and spots UF 14 points. UGA 20 vs. UK 24 - defense again can’t stop UK’s game winning drive. UGA 31 vs. VaTech 21 - even though a win, the defense put UGA in a 21-3 hole and offense had to bail us out.

2007 UGA 12 vs. USC 16 - defense can’t stop USC when we need it the most. UGA 14 vs. UT 35 - once again, defense has no answers, looks lost, and is unprepared to play.

Noticing a pattern here??? Ever since Van Gorder left we have had at least 2 games a year where the wheels have come off defensively. I am sure Willie is a great guy, but it is painfully obvious that he has been promoted beyond his capabilities. Willie has got to go before someone hangs 80 on one of his defensive game plans.

What’s next? Here comes Vandy (who beat us last year), the Gators (I will probably close my eyes and open them again on Sunday), Troy (a team that is hanging 50 on teams left and right), Auburn (whose playing like Auburn again), UK (who beat us last year and looks better this year), and finally Tech (playing UGA is going to be their bowl game).

Take note:
Unforgiveable losses are Vandy, Troy, UK, and GT. Auburn and UF are playing at another level than we are right now and as long as its close we will listen to you “Freshman Woes.” Lose to the first 4, and you better figure out a way to ease Mr. Martinez out of the program or risk having him take you down with him (especially if the defense “no shows” again).

By BR

October 8, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

Hey, uga student—-I was as happy as anyone that Tripp Chandler finally caught some passes on Saturday. Of course he did! It’s not as difficult when you’re down by 28 points! It’s called the difference between pressure and absolutely NONE. When you’re that far down, what do you have to lose?

By Killer

October 8, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

Coaching…….now excuse me while I go throw up yet again!

By BR

October 8, 2007 4:59 PM | Link to this

Do not compare Mark Richt with what Steve Spurrier would do. Both are good coaches, but you can be a good coach AND have class, like ours.

By jack

October 8, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

I don’t think we can point at one coordinator, one position or one player when your team looks like our Bulldogs did on Saturday. The bottom line is that everyone involved with the 2007 team is at fault. Everyone. Not one person performed well in one of the worst performances ever. Probably the worst game for everyone on the UGA team in most of their football careers. That was ugly and boring. Although I’m sure the Vols had a good time. Damn that sucked.

All coaches and players drop the ball and all must learn, grow, improve and prepare to be better in the future. We UGA fans love to celebrate the wins and we hate to lose, especially the way we did against the Vols. But we all know this team may have some chances to do somehting special in the next couple of years. It’s not happening this year and we all knew that was the case. Stay the course, don’t panic or fire anybody, keep working hard and we will have our time soon.

Keep the Faith

By R

October 8, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

Hey, Gamed*ck fan—-Come back to OUR blog and run your mouth when SC is representing the East in the SEC championship. See you… well, never. By the way, when was SC’s last SEC championship?

By DAWG FOREVER

October 8, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

We have the Talent we just need to play more inspired and with Great Intensity!!

By Scott

October 8, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

We got our tails kicked at the line of scrimage on both sides of the ball, and our tackling is horrendous. CMR must learn to motivate these guys; he stands around so cool and calm and I never see him excited. The players are watching you; you set the tempo for these guys, and it is a must for you to get in some faces and challenge these teenagers when you see them laying down. There is no way that we have a top 20 rated recruiting class year in and year out and play like we did on Saturday. I understand that we have had issues at OL with shoulder injuries disqualifying players, so go out and recruit OL. We only have two OL commitments for 08, and we are losing players to AL, FL, and USC east. I agree with the blogger above that we are too light in the fanny at the DE position. We looked like a HS team trying to compete with those guys. I can’t remember the last time we looked so pathetically flat; almost like the players just wanted the game to end. Bottom line: our players quit, they gave up, and it makes me sick. Recruit players that want to make the sacrifice of working hard in the weight room, keeping their nose clean on the streets, and that demand accountability. The team that I saw Saturday looked like imposters in UGA uniforms. Our recruiting staff spends too much time on the skilled position and not enough on the players that really matter in the trenches. Come on CMR, I love you as a Christian brother, but jump up and down, get those guys fired up, and please focus your recruiting efforts on the state of GA where ultimate loyalty lies for for UGA verus NC or SC for example. Let’s go out and find some beef. Go Dawgs!!!

By King Donko of Punchstania

October 8, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

Stafford, until further notice, is vastly overrated. His numbers are terrible. He is, at this point, UGA’s version of Chris Rix or Brock Berlin. So much talent and hype with too little production. I say open up the QB competition again.

On another note, I think the coaching staff has some critical problems, and they all start with Richt. He’s made some questionable decisions. Willie Martinez should have been fired last season, along with the rest of the defensive staff, with the exception of Rodney Gardner. Bobo has no business as a coordinator in the SEC. Richt’s staff is wasting talent and he isn’t doing anything to turn things around. Unless he makes some major staff changes, I think he should start polishing his resume.

By Ivey Mock

October 8, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

The problem is coaching, coaching, coaching, coaching and just in case you missed it…coaching. You can’t blame the players if they show up for the games unprepared. Richt is too easy-going on his players and far too loyal to his coaches. Martinez stinks on ice. We all know it. Richt probably does too, but he just won’t face it. Time for some changes Coach Richt. And for goodness sake please hire a hell-fire and brimstone person. You can’t have all your coaches sitting in a circle, holding hands and singing “Kumbaya”.

By TybeeDawg

October 8, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

Chip,

I would be interested to know what CMR would say if you asked him if he has considered trying to get back involved partially in the offensive game planning and play calling…or does he give Bobo suggestions during the game. There seemed to be more than a few times that we were running the ball more than we should after we got down 14, 21, 28. I think overall Bobo has done good but CMR is much better. Look at how FSU’s offfense has declined the last 6 years since he left. FSU used to be ranked in the top 5 consistently in offense and flipflopped a couple years since he left.

Also did anyone else notice that for the second time in 2 years against TN that Lumpkin blocked the outside man and let the inside man through to block our punt?

By Wes

October 8, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

Jeb,

You’re right, we have run the same plays for 6 years. By the way, every coach in football coaches like this. You throw in a few unconventional plays per year that are tailored to your playmakers, but other than that you have your offense and defense in place and you recruit the appropriate players to run them.

While you see it as a bad thing, I’d say we’ve been pretty successful with those plays in the last 6 years. It’s not the coaches, it’s not the players, it’s the situation. More than half of our starters (as talented as they are) are new to the college game. It’s not that our offense, or defense for that matter, doesn’t work…it’s that our players are still learning how to run them, as a team. If we were Hawaii, we’d probably be able to get away with it, but we happen to play in the toughest division of the toughest conference in the country. When you’re trying to get 12 or 13 new starters acclimated, you should expect a few bumps in the road. Like I said before, I’m proud of both coaches and players, and I’m excited for 6 more chances to win.

By question_of_the_day

October 8, 2007 5:12 PM | Link to this

Will the Dawgs be selling chicken sandwiches or weedeaters in December ?

By Matt

October 8, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

Might the problem be on D that CWM does not have a reliable set of eyes in the coaches’ box? That may explain why he has to wait till half time to make some of his adjustments. BVG didn’t do it alone, he had CWM in the coaches’ box helping him out. While it usually takes a while, to be fair, ol’Willy usually makes good adjustments in the second half. Is Jancek up there with Bobo?

Chip, can you ask CMR if there has been any discussion on putting Willie in the coaches’ box and having Garner handle the players on the field?

CMR has previously commented that he found it harder to call offensive plays from the field than from the coaches’ box. Perhaps a change is in order for the defense as well.

By lanerone

October 8, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

To say the team is “young” is a BIG and POOR excuse—if the team is too young, you did something wrong recruiting. That’s a coaching error. And it is most obvious on defense.

Martinez is still trying “bend don’t break” schemes that were proven losers years ago. So you don’t give up the big play. Well look—your team lost by the compilation of a thousand cuts. As a manager I came to the curious question of whether CMR has ever had to fire anyone in his life and I’m curious to know the answer. Martinez was barely hanging on last season, and damn, I don’t see how an assistant coach couldn’t step up and not do any worse, let’s go ahead and make the change. While the offense was far from stellar, this is clearly a defensive loss.

Stafford doesn’t have the time that others in the game have to get the ball off, still no protection.

Speaking of flashback replays of coaching mistakes, we are now flashing back to the Ray Gump days, where he left many NFL stars riding the pine because he didn’t like them. I think that Knowshon is too much show for our laid back coaching staff. Sorry, but we fans love the show, he’s playing with heart, he jumps up after a tackle, subconsciously telling the other side that they didn’t really bother him—that’s the play of a winner.

By Sleepy

October 8, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this

Just like the Falcons, run right, run left, pass, and then punt! I could defend that offense and I am not a coach……

By Dorsey Hill

October 8, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

Dawg Fanatic,

Eric Berry’s father played at UT. We weren’t getting him. Allen Bailey was somewhat of an odd bird and it appears that he wanted to play MLB and we wanted him as a DE. He wasn’t fast enough to play in the middle at UGA.

As far as FSU and Bama stealing 5 star defensive players from Georgia you’ll have to tell me who they are ‘cause I can’t find any.

The 5-star player you didn’t mention is Rashad Jones and we got him. Also remember that Marquis Elmore and Brandon Miller were 5 star defensive players from GA.

By ChampDawg

October 8, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

What’s wrong with the Dawgs? Well, hell let me see……. Can’t block on offense Can’t tackle on defense Can’t cover receivers on defense QB overrated Can throw screen passes, but little else Offense too blah and defense too soft Coaches are average at best, unless holding a prayer meeting Ummm… want else………

By DOG FAN

October 8, 2007 5:22 PM | Link to this

WE HAVE POEPLE OUT OF POSTION ON DEFENSE YOU CANT PLAY LINEBACKERS @ DEFENSIVE END… WE HAVE WINN & WOOD STANDING ON THE SIDE LINE THEY ARE 270+ THAT IS A END NOT 220 WILLIE DUMB A**. PLEASE RICHT GO AND GET WILL MUSCAMP BEFORE ALA. DOES OR VAN GORDER THIER IS NO SAME IN REHIGHERING A CHOACH JUST ASK FULMER AND PLEASE GET MORE DEF. TACKLES 300+!!! RUN STOPPERS

By ottdawg

October 8, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

Just a quick comment from a UGA alum about something I noticed Saturday. I made the trip to Knoxville in ‘05 and ‘07 and watched the teams get off the bus both times…

In 2005 they looked like they were going to war. No smiles, no eye contact whatsoever. Just men on a mission. CMR wore a suit. That team went on to double up the score on UT that day and win the SEC.

Last Saturday everyone was smiling (if not grinning)… All were high-fiving anyone with an outstretched arm. Players were walking into the crowds and hugging girlfriends, etc. Even CMR wore a contended smirk as he entered the stadium in his warm-up suit.

Would I be making a big deal out of this had Georgia won? Probably not.

But is it worth thinking about after such a confusing and disturbing performance? Perhaps….

My personal opinion? Saturday was proof of a team that hasn’t grasped how much focus is required to get a tough job done, a group that might read the newspapers too much, and a group that has not been let down (a bit) by its coaching staff…

By Alpharetta Dawg

October 8, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

ApopkaDawg is exactly RIGHT! There is a clear difference between short term issues (OL & a ridiculous amount of expectations put on Stafford) and an annual pattern of aweful defensive play in key games. Coaches regardless of the program or pay will have off years for various reasons. The facts as ApopkaDawg points out so clearly are that Martinez consistently produces aweful defensive performances! Every objective fan knew this team had some flaws that would be difficult to overcome just like FL who is playing more true freshman than we are and is significantly younger than UGA. The difference is they are being coached up to overcome most of the flaws and as a result outplayed the best team in the country for 3 1/2 quarters and lost a close game on the road. SC plays great D every week with far less talent that is also a fact! If you can honestly look at the performance of our D against ranked teams under Martinez and tell me he should not be fired you must be a union worker…probably a teamster! It is not about this year it is about the body of WM work and his record stinks!!!!

By Realdawg

October 8, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

What could we expect this year? This year is turning out pretty much how I expected. Look the team lost a ton of players to graduation last year on both sides of the ball. The team is young and there are going to be growing pains. Frankly, the polls are a bunch of crap, the dawgs are overrated, and I dont mean it as a knock on the team. Our O-line, D-line, linebackers, and QB need to mature. Next year this team is really going to gel. Just enjoy the wins we can get, and hope for the best against the best. Everything sucks when you lose, and is great with a win. Next week we will all see things differently.

By The Truth is Out There

October 8, 2007 5:38 PM | Link to this

There are some valid comments above and some that are not so valid. (Stupid is as stupid does) What everyone needs to remember is we play in the SEC. The VOLs got their clock cleaned by the Gators a few weeks ago and then lowly Auburn knocks off the Gators. Anybody can get their a$$ handed to them on a platter on any given day; just looked what has happened to the Top 10 over the past several weeks; five top 10 teams go down the same weekend and then mighty USC gets their a$$ kicked by lowly Stanford this past weekend. I think people tend to overeact. We have a young team. What we don’t have are any real leaders on the field; i.e., no Greg Blue, no Thomas Davis, no David Pollack, no Odell Thurman, no D.J. Shockley as in the past. Someone needs to step up to the plate!

By Who let the dogs out?

October 8, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this

I AM BEGINNING BELIEVE THAT STAFFORD IS OVERRATED…..HE IS NOT NEAR AS GOOD AS DJ AND CANNOT HOLD DAVID GREENES JOCK STRAP THIS GUY IS NOT AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED……..TIME TO THINK ABOUT BRINGING IN A BETTER QUARTERBACK….OVERRATED, OVERRATED, OVERRATED….

By JMichaelErwin

October 8, 2007 5:47 PM | Link to this

I’m a UT fan first, an SEC fan second. I have thought Richt a great coach from day one. He certainly had our number the first few years. I don’t think having 2 weeks to prepare for Georgia was the key. I think it was just one of those games when we were just so sky high that we would have beaten most teams on that day. I think if we play Georgia 10 more times, every game would go down to the wire and it might split 5-5.

By Jeff

October 8, 2007 5:49 PM | Link to this

Chip, I am the last person to call for heads to roll. So for me to say this, it takes alot. Unless some things change, Martinez and Jancek must go. Jancek: Our LB’s have been the bragging rights of UGA defense for years. Since Jancek came on board, it’s been a real weakness. Now the excuse will get played of how many kids have signed and been lost. But how many have signed and never panned out? For the last 4 years, the percentage is quite poor. Brandon Miller comes to mind immediately. LB fundamentals is almost to the point of non-existent. Go back and watch play after play over the last 3 weeks and see how often the LB’s are out of position and in poor stance to start. Outside containment was non-existent with the OLB on Saturday. It goes on and on Chip and it never stops…but it must stop with the coaching change. Martinez: Again, poor fundamentals are being taught. DL fully extended on every play. LB out of position. DBs out of position too often. Calling a nickle D inside the 10 yrd line last week?? What? How many other offensive coordinators will be installing the no-huddle the week prior to the UGA game now that they know Martinez and his scheme cannot handle the no huddle? I’d say we’re gonna see it from now on if there’s a lick of smart in any of them. USC killed us with it. Bama and Ole Miss had us every time they ran it. Why’d they stop? It cost them the game each time. Now UT has done it and crushed us. Martinez just isn’t the man for the job and his production with players shows it…fyi: I am fully aware that each year UGA has ranked well statistically. Stats don’t win games. My stats show us giving up a TON of points to a below average UT offense, unable to stop a below avg USC, an aweful Ole Miss moved the ball at will for a while. Do we dare look at last year?(minus the Auburn game) We shouldn’t have to make MAJOR adjustments at half time EVER.
Ok…I’ve ranted enough…and it’s not something that I do often. I am a Richt fan. Just not a Martinez fan. Time to go Martinez and Jancek.

By Hollywooddawg

October 8, 2007 6:00 PM | Link to this

Lets start by saying this team has no enthusiasm at all. Whatever happened to running on the field before a game. They look ridiculous walking onto the field holding hands. I am sure all of this starts with the coaches. If CMR does not fire CWM then both of them should leave. We are slowely becoming the laughing stock of the SEC. One question comes to mind ” How come we get some of the best reruits in the country but other teams keep winning the games?” I am so tired of hearing that we are young. How many more years are we going to hear this as an excuse? It is time for the Bulldog Nation to let CMR know that he nedds to $&^& or get off the pot. As far as M. Stafford he has got to be the most overrated play since Q. Carter. Every game this team just comes out flat and this goes back to the past couple of years. It is up to the coaching staff to have this team ready to play. I don’t believe this is happening. Don’t start telling me that I am a fair weather fan. All any fan wants is to have a team that plays with a desire to win and a little enthusiasm, these dogs have neither. So to keep from feeling so down I will do what the rest of the SEC is doing. HA HA HA HA .

By Alpharetta Dawg

October 8, 2007 6:01 PM | Link to this

Amen Jeff!!! And for those who say wait till next year…we drop Ole Miss for LSU @ LSU and Ok State for Arizona St @ Tempe (AZ St. is ranked higher than we are…) Martinez has had his chance and he has failed his players the rest of the team and the loyal fans who show up and cheer win or lose! Go Dawgs!!!!

By Cali Dawg

October 8, 2007 6:02 PM | Link to this

I love my Dawgs, but there are some real issues. Martinez’ scheme is way too soft. These are college kids, let ‘em loose. Confidence is contagious. we may as well blitz more and quit playing so far off the WR’s as we’re not tackling anyways. Tackling is mostly attitude and will at this level. Plus, I believe it will help our Offense play better on Saturdays. I’m tired of hearing that after a bad day on Defense, that the other team’s QB is “good”. They’re playing in the SEC, they’re all good. We should be able to stop/contain a good offense.

Has Stafford hit his top level of growth? He’s not getting better which is not a good sign. He’s not what we’re constantly being told he is. He’s just Ok and he doesn’t get to play against our soft scheme on Saturdays. I’m sure he lights up our D during the week. That’s not real life. I think we need to admit this to ourselves.

Seems we need to emphasize the run more and set up the pass to let the OL pound some people as opposed to pass blocking and getting pushed around. Seems it’ll help a so-so QB and we have a couple great backs.

Question? When will one of our “top” receiver recruits ever “develop” in to something. We can’t be the only school that recruits receivers that drop so many balls, but it sure seems like it when watching games on Saturdays. Again, they’re not catching passes against a soft D on Saturday like they do all week.

One more thing fellow Dawgs, the “next year” optomistic phrase is too familiar. Everyone else will be better next year too. The time is now. When dealing with college players, coaching is everything. We have the head coach, but changes must be made on the Defensive side of the ball. Let’s see how we grow after this debacle in Knoxville.

By RedDawg

October 8, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this

Hi Chip, by the way the Dawg report is really a good show, I wish if they can allow phone calls! Anyway my point is, I think 95% of our troubles is our defensive schemes, I dont understand martenize, he is so predictable, no creativity, The opponents ran the same damn play over and over and he has no answer for it. We must have different defensive formation for every team in the SEC. the defense should adjust to every play. why cant our defense have penetrations? is it because we have average players? no way, our players are fantastic. because the opponent knew Georgia will always rush 4 players, and they just adjust to this. just writing this blog makes me very mad on Martenize. there is no way he is qualified to be a DC, no way, compare him to Vangorden, some people will say well statistically Martenize and Vangorden are similar in points allowed. that is so misleading, under Vangorden most points allowed are in the final minutes of the 4th quarter, when the game is on hand. Vangorden could have 20 shutouts in his tenure. also the most points allowed in Vangorden era were 34 points for then the National champs LSU. our defense used to keep us in every game, and we had the feeling that we could beat anybody. now Im really not sure if we can hold Vandy. I can argue with anyone that our defense is the major problem, not the offense. I think coach Richt gave Martenize a chance and he failed. I think he should give Garner a chance or get somebody who knows how to blitz. Go Dawgs!

By verdawg

October 8, 2007 6:05 PM | Link to this

Let’s face it. We were outcoached, outplayed, and definitely NOT motivated. It seems as if no SEC team worries much about playing the DAWGS anymore, in our house OR theirs. Has anyone noticed that we’re Vandy’s Homecoming b*** this year? We need an Erk Russell type of motivator! THAT was a time when everyone was scared of our “D”. When will have that respect again?

By Hollywooddawg

October 8, 2007 6:12 PM | Link to this

Thers is hope on the horizon. Coach BP with the Falcons will probaly be hunting a job after this year.

By Hollywooddawg

October 8, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this

Thers is hope on the horizon. Coach BP with the Falcons will probaly be hunting a job after this year.

By Hollywooddawg

October 8, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this

Thers is hope on the horizon. Coach BP with the Falcons will probaly be hunting a job after this year.

By Mikey

October 8, 2007 6:15 PM | Link to this

After all this, it would be just like the Dawgs to upset Florida.

Will they ? Most likely not, but it would not surprise me.

By BobbyThompson

October 8, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this

To quote my philly buddy Mike Kern: It’s OK for UGA to lose at Tennessee. But at least cross midfield before the third quarter.

By Tallapoosa Dawg

October 8, 2007 6:19 PM | Link to this

Hey I just bought my tickets to the Poulan Weed Eater Bowl and got a great deal. If you mention Larry Munson when you call, they will give you 2 for 1. The Vols exposed UGA like the B***!!

By Ricky

October 8, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

Georgia will continue to have problems as long as Martinez is the defensive coordinator. This started last season and continues on through this year. There is no excuse for not preparing your defense and having them ready to go. He has not learned to motivate them and is a poor judge of studying opponent’s offense. He takes the 1st half of the ball game to figure out what the oposing offense is doing and then make adjustments the second half instaed of making on the fly adjustment. I like Richt but Martinez will be his undoing if he doesn’t get rid of him. The game was an embarrassment and I don’t blame the atheletes.

By sobedawg

October 8, 2007 6:22 PM | Link to this

It’s not Stafford’s fault…I’ve actually enjoyed most of his play during his “brief” career at UGA…he’ll have time to mature (and the O-Line will as well)…the defense should be MUCH improved by the end of the year…Just got to focus on ONE GAME AT A TIME, GUYS! Peace, Sobedawg

By Phat Phil

October 8, 2007 6:24 PM | Link to this

Starting in 2008, the Vols will schedule UGA as their homecoming opponent. We want to be sure to play a team that we OWN in our house as well as theirs!! UGA..the new DOORMAT of the SEC East!! arf..arf!! LMBOAO

By Bob k in NC

October 8, 2007 6:24 PM | Link to this

UGAs problem is slow starting. It happened in the Ole Miss game also. Do you realize UGA beat Tenn in the second half!!!!! The score was 14-7. I understand the game was out of reach but the team did not give up. They were fighting the whole game. This bodes well for Vandy game and beyond. During the off week they should work on tackling and blocking. This is a young team that will get better. Band wagon folks can get off and good Dawg fans will stand by their team. The same coaches that you want to fire have done a good job for the DAWGS and have a great record since CMR got here so get off their back. Stability breeds championships not constant changes. GO DAWGS!!!!

By DAVE

October 8, 2007 6:25 PM | Link to this

OVERRATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is absoultely nothing like living in Atlanta and hating the dawgs and being able to give the stupid dawg nation hell all the time.

By Matt

October 8, 2007 6:29 PM | Link to this

UGA is 77th in total offense and 28th in total defense. We’re also 116th in TOs created on defense. Both sides of the ball are a problem. Oh, yeah, in case you haven’t noticed, we lack playmakers.

http://www.ncaa.org/stats/football/footballMenu.html

By RedDawg

October 8, 2007 6:34 PM | Link to this

Also, everyone who blames the athletes is an idiot!

By MORE OF THE SAME

October 8, 2007 6:36 PM | Link to this

All I know is we better beat Vandy or it will be another blow to our program! Our team did take a step backwards this past Saturday. Hopefully our guys will represent us well!!! Go Dawgs!!!

By Dorsey Hill

October 8, 2007 6:38 PM | Link to this

RedDawg,

Yeah, “Vangorden” is way better than “Martinize.” Can I take it you aren’t a UGA grad?

How can you be taken seriously if you can’t friggin’ spell?

Oh and you are right its completely a defensive issue. We had 2 first downs and less than 50 yards in the first half and all you can do is blame the D? That was a team effort loss across the board. The only two guys I saw show up were Brian Mimbs and Demiko Goodman. Other than that we stunk it up.

Now with respect to the defense can anyone out there tell me what you do when your DE’s are going to be physically dominated in the run game and you are facing a senior QB at home who has been sacked twice the whole season? You people act like there is some magic potion out there that would solve those issues and there isn’t. Like we could have brought 5 or 6 on every play and Ainge wouldn’t have completed a pass and we would have won. That’s just BS from people who are too stupid to know better.

Now if I’m the DC and I know that UT can afford to double my DTs on runs up the gut. I know my big MLB didn’t make the trip so I have an undersized player take it over, and I know that UT’s line is experienced enough to pick up blitzes and their QB is good enough to get rid of the ball, I’m in quite a dilemma, aren’t I?

You know what a DC has to do at that point? You have to rely on the fact that your players will show up ready to get after it, make tackles, not line up off sides, and contain the edges as they’ve been taught since they were 8. If we had executed what the coaches called we would have been fine on D, but we missed tackles, lost contain and made stupid penalties. No matter what defenses you called we were going to have trouble vs. UT. When you are undermanned at the end position like we are your options are limited and you’ve got to make the routine plays and we didn’t.

As long as we don’t have Marcus Washington in the middle we are going to have some real problems on D. Remember when CMR said Miller at MLB was the key to the whole defense and he didn’t make it at MLB through the end of the first week of camp? Well, he wasn’t kidding. If we had a 260 lb beast in the middle, things would change. Dannell tries hard but he’s too small to play in the middle.

By I-DOG

October 8, 2007 6:39 PM | Link to this

Really, there were very few if ANY bright spots to the game. The only one I can think of is Demiko Goodman played very well.

I think Dawg Nation is overeacting a bit to this loss. Now, don’t get me wrong it was a horrible performance. The worst in years, but it was just one game.

I am as disappointed as anyone that we can’t win the SEC East which was wide open before the game.

Richt has spoiled us by not having a game like this in his first 7 years and hopefully, it will be 7 more before it happens again.

We had no chance from the 1st quarter on, EVERYTHING went wrong.

Richt is still a great coach and has a great staff. I don’t know why we played the D sets we did or why we couldn’t tackle on Saturday. I have always been on the fence on Martinez.

Most teams suffer terrible losses every now and then. UGA crushed TN a time or two in the last five or six years. UGA crushed LSU with Nick Saban in Athens. UGA manhandled Clemson a couple of years ago and shut out Spurrier last year.

Teams lay eggs, even good one. Look at FL against Auburn (15 point favorite). Nebraska against USC, USC lost to Stanford, Michigan lost to Appy State, Notre Dame has been crushed six games in a row. Ohio State against FL last year etc…

Can anyone tell me that more than 3 guys on the Stafford

It was terrible, there is no excuse, I blame the coaches as much as the players, but I am still a Dawg Fan and we need to move on and beat Vandy and finish the season strong and get to a good bowl game.

By 7th Straight Loss in SEC East

October 8, 2007 6:42 PM | Link to this

Hey dawgs…. I cant wait to ask you this Sat. Night about how does it feel to be 0-7 in the SEC East ? Go Dores!!!!

By I-DOG

October 8, 2007 6:53 PM | Link to this

I will probably come away looking like a blind defender of Bobo, but I don’t think the play calling was terrible offensively. Defensively, I thought it was horrible.

On Offense, we ran the ball on our first play and then attempted two long passes. I think that is smart play calling (obviously, we didn’t execute on that drive or any other).

I like the fact that we only ran one screen pass in the first half. With all the screens we ran in the first five games, TN had to be thinking screen, and we went away from that.

I’m not saying that Bobo outcoached TN or anything like that. I guess what I am saying is that the play on D and from our offense was so bad… that we can’t even evaluate the offensive gameplan.

The defensive “play calling” was abysmal. The worst by far of the Richt era.

I thought the deep onsides kick was another terrible decision. All that did was give TN field position, at that point in the game… why not do a normal onsides kick, losing another 15 yards of field position isn’t a big problem in that situation.

The SEC is not ours to contend for an longer, but hopefully we can bounce back and be competitive down the stretch and win some games. This team is nowhere near as bad as it showed in Knoxville.

By dabone

October 8, 2007 6:59 PM | Link to this

Dear Coach Richt:

Though I am a life-long Tennessee Volunteer fan, I have admired your progressive career as the head coach at the University of Georgia since you came into the SEC in 2001. Georgia had been a sleeping giant in this league for several years and you were able to put all of the pieces together rather quickly and do something that several other coaches were not able to do. And that is help Georgia regain their status as a formidable SEC power.

Though disappointed with the losses as a Vol fan, I did have to give you due respect for your early prowess against the Vols. You proceeded to put up a 4-1 record vs. Fulmer-led teams from 2001-2005. It appeared that in spite of the Vols win in Athens in 2004 that you had the Vols proverbial “number.”

In 2006, your team built a sizable lead early in the 1st half vs. Tennessee in Athens. It certainly appeared at the time that the Dawgs were well on their way to whipping Tennessee yet again and that you would push the record for the matchup during your tenure to an impressive 5-1. As we now know, things began to go awry right before halftime and Tennessee was able to come back and trounce a stunned Georgia team at home 51-33 in a 2nd half that saw the Dawgs squander more chances than a gay, lone Catholic teenage boy at a summer choir camp full of teenage Catholic girls.

Going into this past Saturday’s game in Knoxville, I felt like Georgia had a great chance to win. I couldn’t understand why UT was favored by 2 pts. Granted, UT had played a couple of tough opponents. And they had also thoroughly been beaten mercilessly by a couple of tough opponents. I also felt that going into the game that the Dawgs put better overall talent on the field. Not to mention that your team had all offseason to think about that 2006 meltdown and gameplan to be victorious.

Most important of all though is the fact that Georgia had a golden opportunity to come into Knoxville and drive the final nail into the coffin of Phil Fulmer’s head coaching career. The planets were all aligned. You see, in 1992 Georgia was officially Phil Fulmer’s first huge win at the helm of the UT ship. He was filling in for Johnny Majors while he was laid up in the hospital recovering from heart surgery. Fulmer carried a hungry team into Athens and upset a Georgia team with a bevy of future NFL talent. And I DO mean a bevy. There were probably no less than 20 future NFL’ers on the Dawgs roster that day that saw action in that game. And I may be being a little conservative. So, my thinking was that the 2007 Dawgs would beat Fulmer in Knoxville to hand him his LAST official huge loss.

So what did the Dawgs do? They came into Neyland Stadium before a rabid crowd, walked to midfield, dropped their silver britches, bent over, spread their cheeks, and exposed their lubricated bungholes to the entire Vol Nation. Your team looked exactly like the Vols normally look. And the Vols looked like some of your better performing clubs USED to look.

I USED to think that you were a really fine football coach. Heck, you were great in “Facing the Giants.” But lately, I’m not so sure. As somebody who pays close attention to trends on a daily basis, I’ll give you some pro bono advice. Your ball teams are starting to look eerily similar to the Tennessee Vols in 1999, but more close the early 2000’s. Plenty of talent, but not very well coached. As an unbiased observer, you appear to be “trending” downward and losing a little luster. Hopefully, you will be able to get things headed back into the right direction. You are a very likable guy and your players seem to like playing for you.

I’ll offer you some more advice and hopefully you can avoid some of the current criticism that Fulmer has had to endure. MAKE STAFF CHANGES NOW!!!!!! With all due respect, Willie Martinez is TERRIBLE!!!!! This is two straight years that the Vol offense has clearly outcoached him. In case you haven’t picked it up on film - we don’t have a lot of playmakers on our offense. And based on what I have seen so far, I’m not sure that Mike Bobo is the answer as OC. Maybe you need to take back over calling the plays and re-evaluate at season’s end. Rodney Garner and Stacy Searels are two fine, young coaches. But you definitely need to look at your staff and DO NOT BE AFRAID to make changes. Eventually, you will be changed if you don’t heed this tidbit of advice. But the fact of the matter is that for two straight years, you have collectively been shown up on national TV by the most inept coaching staff in the SEC and on the radar nationally. AND they don’t have a shell of the “talent” that they once had.

Additionally, I used to hear a lot about your S&C Coach that came over from FSU. And early on in your HC career, Georgia looked to be the stouter team on the field. But I have watched your teams get whipped physically (not just by UT) for a couple of years now. I don’t know if he is trying the Johnny Long approach or what. But to me, you look soft. You may need to change personnel there as well. Or, look closely at what he changed and maybe go back to what you used to do.

In closing, I am very disappointed in you right now. We almost had the Fulmer deal sealed and were really counting on you to come through and deliver the final knockout punch. Instead, you failed the test miserably and laid a big egg. Your team looked unmotivated, uninspired, and like they were running in quicksand. I’m beginning to have my doubts as to whether or not you are the right man for the job at UGA. But I am willing to give you some time to straighten some things out. Best of luck the rest of the season.

Sincerely,

A concerned Tennessee Fan

By Dink

October 8, 2007 6:59 PM | Link to this

As with every year for the “Dawgs” faithfull, this will be another letdown season. Yunz guys are all about hyping the team and they go out and lose. With 2 losses you can count on Florida, Auburn as losses, maybe Kentucky or Tech, before the games are even played. You will be lucky if they get a Peach invite. Hello Gator Bowl!!! Maybe next year, or no, the year after. How about eventually!!!

By Coach B

October 8, 2007 7:00 PM | Link to this

After this loss it is clear to me as a coach that Willie needs to go. Since Coach V.G. left we have had no intensity on defense! It seems like the top teams in the SEC can stop teams when they have to. We use to could stop people a few years ago. Our defense looks like Vandy, Miss St, Ole Miss, and any other weak team in the nation. We need a D-Coordinator with some A## Kicking ability. GO DAWGS anyway

By Mr. Optimism

October 8, 2007 7:03 PM | Link to this

Ever the eternal optimist, I like to look on the bright side of things…

Hey, we did get a sack on Ainge.

Oh, wait a minute, that was when he tripped and fell.

I’ll be back in a little while fellers. Got to go review some game film. This might take a while.

By jon

October 8, 2007 7:09 PM | Link to this

Here is the bottom line…they gave up…they freaking laid down! I can handle losing a game if they give it everything they have and left it out on the field. But to play w/ no emotion and essentially just give up???? That is unacceptable. Erk never had the most talented defensive unit in the country, but he could motivate them to run through a wall if he asked them to run through it! You can call it whatever you want to call it, but the fact remains that they just gave up. They flat out quit! NOBODY on the starting unit, O or D, earned the right to step back on the field this Saturday. Let the assistant to the assistant coaches and the second/ third stringers start (and maybe some walk-ons who actually have a deeper passion than all scholarship players combined). Quitting is a cardinal sin in life. Getting beat happens…losing secondarily to quitting is unacceptable.

By maddawg

October 8, 2007 7:14 PM | Link to this

i have read most of the comments, some are idiotic, but there’s no denying the defense has definately gone south since wm took over. the receivers wouldn’t be playing major college football if they couldn’t catch but we’ve been dropping passes since the donnan era and guess who was coaching the receivers then. eason is probably a good coach in certain areas but stevie wonder could see our receivers lack concentration on the ball in games! practice doesn’t count. matt stafford is extremely talented but he is not looking for an open receiver. i’ve seen him throw into double and triple coverage when there was some wide open on the other side, every game this year and sometimes tucking and running is an option. (see last year) The good news is he’s young and this is correctable. the worst thing about saturday though was the lack of effort and intensity in the first half by the whole team, this was Tennessee, you might could see a flat team against Troy or Western Carolina. that has got to change!!

By Zeke McCluskey

October 8, 2007 7:15 PM | Link to this

Main problem I see is the O-Line. We had some bad luck there in recruiting the last couple of years and it has caught up with us. And while I ain’t ready to get rid of Martinez just yet, we’ve GOT to do a better job of tackling…just MY 2 cents worth.

By T-Town Dawg

October 8, 2007 7:16 PM | Link to this

Martinez needs to be fired. He just isn’t getting the job done. Unfortunately, I think he will have to resign because Richt will not fire him. On the offensive side of the ball, yes the O-line is young, but so are several other SEC o=lines. Not an excuse. The thing that worries me is that Stafford makes every single throw off of his back foot. He will not step into a throw. He relies on his arm strength to get the job done, and that just isn’t working against fast SEC defenses. I think Richt needs to coach up Stafford if QB coach Bobo is going to be the OC. Bobo is obviously not seeing this huge mistake that Stafford makes on every throw.

By steve

October 8, 2007 7:17 PM | Link to this

the part that bothers me the most is CMR doesnt seem to give a flip that we got creamed. All smiles on his show.

By Mike T.

October 8, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this

Lets bring WILL MUSCHAMP home.

By 7th Straight Loss in SEC East

October 8, 2007 7:28 PM | Link to this

I watched the Va Tech and Clemson game this past Saturday. The game ended up 41 - 23. a blow out you would think so, but it was and it wasnt! I would have to say I would have to give Kudos to the tigers because they kept comming scratching , clawing and HITTING man were they hitting!!!They exhibitted the never say die mentality.Virgina Tech won the game but I still bet they understand and kmow that they played Clemson Saturday! So hopefully if and when the dawgs lose again they wont lose like they did this past Saturday. And the other team will know win or lose that they played GEORGIA!

By Hollywooddawg

October 8, 2007 7:30 PM | Link to this

Yes CR is all smiles. This doesn’t seem like a coach with a desire to win. CWM is making the whole coaching staff look like fools. But then again Coach BOOBOO wasn’t that smart when he was the QB.

By Hollywooddawg

October 8, 2007 7:39 PM | Link to this

I just found out that Florida was making the GA-FLA game in Jacksonville thier homecoming game every year.

By Gramps Grumps

October 8, 2007 7:39 PM | Link to this

Agree with bringing in MUSCHAMP as DC

Make it happen

By Gramps Grumps

October 8, 2007 7:42 PM | Link to this

OUR O-LINE BLOWS

RECRUIT LOTS OF SMART BEEF ALREADY

By Caleb

October 8, 2007 7:53 PM | Link to this

fire martinez..hire van-gorder please come back

By gdawgs77

October 8, 2007 7:53 PM | Link to this

Willie Martinez needs to go!! You know we had similar games last year on defense as well (Vandy, Kentucky, Miss St. and UT) and 5 of the 8 starters that left from last years defense are on NFL rosters this year. Geez does he blow talent! He continues to run his silly soft defense. We continue to rush 4 consistently as usual!!! Very little blitzing (yeah he will do one once in a blue moon) so Ainge has all day to throw and the LBs will not come up and stop the run but instead stay several yards off the ball!!! Oh and by the way Willie what good does it do to put your cornerbacks up on the line if you aren’t going to jam the receivers and at least slow them down but instead just immediately begin to back pedal as soon as the ball is snapped!! Lets bring in the former Bulldawg WILL MUSCHAMP! At least he is aggressive and physical……just ask the Gators!

By old, old dawg

October 8, 2007 7:55 PM | Link to this

I first listened to Georgia football on a battery radio, when Wally Butts was coaching. Listened and watched through Griffith, Dooley, Goff, Donnan, and now Richt. I can tell you, without any doubt, Saturday’s game against Tenn. was the worst game I have ever heard or seen a Georgia football team play. Players might not have talent, they might not have size, but with just the slightest bit of coaching, they should give an effort to win. I don’t know whose fault it was, coaches, or players those coaches recruited, but Damon Evans should not tolerate Georgia putting a product like that on the field in the SEC. One thing those boys on defense can all be happy about this week, is that Erk Russell is not still coaching at Georgia. I don’t know if this bunch would have survived it. First, Coach Richt should quit trying to tell the fans that nothing is wrong, and second, he should watch the film by his lonesome, and decide on what changes are necessary, because, if he doesn’t make the changes in his staff, eventually, somebody will replace him and and the staff he is trying to protect. Anybody watching the other SEC teams can see that Georgia is just not playing up to par, and hasn’t now for the last two years.

By Derryck

October 8, 2007 7:55 PM | Link to this

I think that the biggest question about UGA isn’t the players but rather the conservative approach to game plans. They need to get Stafford going early. Tenn was giving them underneath the entire night especially on 1st and 2nd downs. The need more crossing routes, and dig routes. This will not allow for Corner’s to look for the streak route continually used down field. Play-action is good but only when you are a legitimate run threat. To many time’s defenses are sitting back and watching and knowing what UGA is going to do on offense. Also, get the running backs in motion, and make mis-matches. Defensively, the d-line is coming up way to high and they are getting blown off the ball when teams run at us. They need more gap play with containment. Also, the linebackers are not getting off their blocks nor are they avoiding getting blocked. Run right at the O-line and get low. Way to high against the o-line, TE and receivers. Get more spread offense going with underneath patterns and Stafford will be in rythm and hit his deep routes better. Also, attack defenses and offenses. Teams are not intimidated by our play.We need to dominate teams instead of playing down to other teams levels, and down into other teams game plans. THIS IS A COACHING PROBLEM!!!!!! NOT A PLAYER PROBLEM! THE COACHES WERE WRONG AND DIDN’T PUT THE TEAM IN A POSITION TO WIN THE GAME NOR DID THEY CARE WHEN THEY WERE DOWN BY 28!!!! I like Mark Right, but he has to play and coach with more passion and more drive. Get the Fire inside and have the attitude of ” Your not going to stop us nor beat us at any aspect of the game!! Period”

By dawgfan

October 8, 2007 7:59 PM | Link to this

Mark Richt needs to FIRE Willie Martinez. The past couple of years with him in charge of the defense we can not get a stop when needed. He wants to play his nickel package on every third down, and it does not work. Again let’s fire Martinez and go get MIKE STOOPS from Arizona!!! GO DAWGS!!!

By nobody

October 8, 2007 8:12 PM | Link to this

Why are all of these dawwgie fans griping about coaching, play-calling, etc…they just got their tails beat by a better team. Dawwgie fans are upset because every year they buy the hype from recruiting “gurus” that they have the number one recruiting class, and thus they think they are going to be a great team. How can they lose with all of that “talent”? The ugly truth is they don’t have all of that “talent”, and compunding the problem, thsy recruit without regard to brains or character. Their recruiting classes are highly over-rated because recruiting “gurus” automatically rate a player as a “top recruit” if they are offered by a program like UGA… do you seriously think they have actually gone out and seen all of these players? And they certainly don’t know the kids brains and character. At this point in the season you should get a grip on reality…with your “talent” and coaching, you are probably looking at about 7 and 5 and a nothing bowl…even that may be over-achievement. Don’t be surprised with a loss to Vanderbilt.

By OrangeBlood

October 8, 2007 8:21 PM | Link to this

Read all the comments above and they could have been in the Knoxville News Sentinel just last week. Fire Fulmer now UGA says fire your DC and OC. Next year it will be fire MR. Guys, don’t go there. I had to watch HW run thru Bill Bates as UGA came back from 0-16 at HT to kick Orange Butts. Later, I had to sit thru a 42-0 similar debacle in Athens as guests of some gracious Bulldog Fans. I had to watch the you guys consistently come back and kick our butts when we thought the game was under control. Reality is, we both have much to be proud of. If, however, you decide to dump MR send him on to Knoxville. No substitute for character and MR has tons. Lastly, although it hurts and we both have been shamed, remember…. it’s only a game. Be proud Dawgs, you’ll be back on top soon. UM is a flash in the pan at UF. It’s Spurrier we better watch out for. TT is real deal but will have broken neck by end of season after SEC defenses hammer him. Probably hobbled and no NFL career or leaves early. Regardless, we had to live thru your kickin’ our butts in K-town for 4 years. Don’t begrudge us one every now and then. Ainge is under rated and is a QB techno-robot coutesy of Cutcliffe. We had the unfortunate schedule of Cal and UF too early for our young secondary which looked worse than yours until this week. UGA and UT are almost twins in every regard. It’s Bama and UF we hate. UGA we respect. Hang together. Go Dawgs.

By john

October 8, 2007 8:28 PM | Link to this

Stafford is the biggest part of the problem. He cannot lead this team. When a team struggles the leaders must step forward. Thomas Brown did but Stafford cannot. Cox should have been put in. Green was replaced several times by Shockley. Why is Stafford being left out there after he has blown it. Do not put this off on the defense, There must come a time when Stafford steps up in the big games. He is playing like Grossma!!!!

By DrDawg

October 8, 2007 8:30 PM | Link to this

It mostly comes down to coaching. The Dawgs were not ready and then went into shell shock. Stafford is about the same size as Tebow but shows a lack of toughness. He is a big boy, but seems to hate to rush and get hit. Forget the “youth” BS. Football is hitting and really wanting to beat the guy in front of you. That wasn’t there.

Richt doesn’t seem to want to fire anybody and that is part of leadership. Just bet on one thing. Have fun in Jacksonville, but Florida is going to destroy the Dawgs once again.

By DawgScoop

October 8, 2007 8:30 PM | Link to this

A. We are too young on the offensive line. Give them a year or two of weight training and they should be really good ALL SEC type performers. As Richt has said before, you really want to redshirt these guys and give them 2years in the program before they ever see the field. There is a certain level of physical maturity that has to happen. B. Everyone knows our problems at Wideout. Please just pick a few guys and rotate them in their. Bailey and apperently Goodman are our deep threats. MoMass is our possesion, 3rd and 8, we need tough yardage. TE is inconsistent…Give me more Figgins! C. What ever happened to toss sweeps or plays designed to go off tackle? Every since Richt has been here the only way a running back gets the ball is via a handoff, usually that delayed draw we all hate. Let these guys use their speed and vision. Toss it to them on the edge! D. Our DE’s are way too undersized. Height wise and weight wise. If they don’t get a good rush, they need to be long enough to bat down balls and block throwing lanes. They look like they’d make pretty good LB’s. I can’t figure out why they didn’t take Brandon Miller and put 15-20 more pounds on him last year and let him learn behing Moses and Johnson…he would be a beast this year. The other teams are running off tackle right at our DE’s. Single blocking the DE’s and using a blocking back or scraping an extra lineman to block the LB’s…that leaves a good SEC back in open field against one of our young safties. E. We need a Tony Gilbert/Odell Thurman/Tony Taylor type playing MLB…Someone who will own the middle and not be affraid to stop the run. F. If our CB’s are such great athlete’s they are going to need to make a play every now and then. Press coverage, a big hit, pass breakups, INT’s…plus run support on the edge because our DE’s are so weak. G. We are solid at TB’s, DT’s, FB’s (why was Southerland not in the game during the first quarter?) and Kicker…that’s about it!

YOU HAVE TO WIN THE L.O.S…if that happens. All else will fall into place.

By War Eagle

October 8, 2007 8:34 PM | Link to this

I know the feeling and frustration the dawgs have gave you. Auburn sent chills up my spine with a butt-kicking by Ark. and UGA at Auburn. Auburn played just like UGA(Tenn)those two games. Auburn closed strong with wins over Bama and Nebraska for a 11-2 season and final # 8 in the nation, so be patient and have confidence with CMR and results could be good. Dawgs could still finish 10-3 with only loss to Auburn…hopefully… good luck

By DrDawg

October 8, 2007 8:41 PM | Link to this

The “youth” excuse gets tiring. Florida puts a true freshman on the field and he eats our lunch. We put a true freshman on the field and we hear the “youth” excuse. Florida is loaded with freshmen and sophomores and is going to destroy Georgia in Jacksonville. What is the difference? Coaching, coaching, coaching.

By SamoanDawg

October 8, 2007 8:47 PM | Link to this

Defense.. Ole Miss exposed our D. Tenn had a week off to disect our D.

O-line is too soft.

Chip, will Rennie Curran start against Vandy? I was surprised to see Rennie in the game early and played pretty much the whole second half. He looked wide eyed out there, missed quite of few tackles but he showed he has good nose for the ball. He needs more reps to get acclimated to the speed of the game. Ellerbe was about the only consistent LB… still missed too many tackles though. Miller, Dewberry-big disappointment, Dent and Gamble didn’t show up.

I still have faith in this team. We’ll get it turn around.

Go Dawgs!

By Reality Dawg

October 8, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this

I love the dawgs win or lose period! Lay off Bobo he has done some great things and has earned the chance to show his talents. He will get better! Martinez and Eason have had their chance over several years and the results are terrible! Many people have quoted the losing record against Top SEC teams…6 straight SEC East losses etc…the bottom line is if Richt is the great coach I think he is he will help Martinez and Eason find another “opportunity” with another program. It is admorable that Richt gave an unproven assitant an opportunity to become a DC but it simply has not worked. The team is bigger than any one person so WM and Eason must go for everyones benefit. See you in Nashville and Go Dawgs!

By CommadoreDAWG

October 8, 2007 8:58 PM | Link to this

The bottom line is that we have to get it done in the trenches up front, on both O and D… control the line of scrimmage control the game. On offense it allows Stafford to set his feet and throw, consequently opening up the running attack. On defense, one play maker would change the opposing team entire attack scheme, making them double team the playmaker and freeing up other players.

GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!

… I can’t say “go dores” this week…

By LuvUGA

October 8, 2007 9:01 PM | Link to this

I love UGA football. I think Mark Richt is a good football coach. Not great just good. Good in the SEC means loser. To be a winner in the SEC you have to have a coach that is going to run up the score on a bad opponent and be able to gain the respect of his players. CMR is a wuss!! He wants everyone to like him. Name the last Head Coach that won a NC with a loveable coach. Thats right it’s hard to find one. Urban. Saban. Carroll. Coker Trussell(crook). CMR needs to go back to Fla. St. and practice his bible beating skills there. UGA needs a hard nose coach like Bob Stoops to lead this program in the right direction. I donate big $$$$ to UGA so I have a right to my opinion. And for the record others are now starting to ask questions. I hate Ga. Tech,Clemson and all the other schools in the south including the SEC schools. Long live UGA, but fire CMR & Martinez. For those of you who are not so bright to get rid of Martinez means to get rid of CMR.

By Reality Dawg

October 8, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this

Make all the excuses you want but DrDawg is right. UF and AU are playing more feshman than UGA. SC has a Rfreshman QB and their best player (Brinkly) is out hurt yet their D did not miss a beat. They totally dominated one of the best offenses in the country. Take the emotion out…look at WM defensive results over the past few years…I wish Martinez well with his next team but he has not earned his keep and it is not fair to the rest of the team to ignore it…WM & Eason must go!

By William Wiggins

October 8, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this

Defense problem summed by the stupid nickel defense on the 5 yard line and offense finally got bit in their rear by their tendency to be slow to get moving and wake up in nearly all games under Richt…

By Nick

October 8, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this

Clax, I live in TN and believe me all you Vols fans were digging your car flags out of the garbage cans Sunday mornign because all of a sudden, there they appear. So don’t throw stones since you too live in a glass house.

By Buck in the NW

October 8, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this

NASCARFAN, we need to hook up. I’m on the bottom stuck behind Jimmy but my spotter just told me that the #20 is coming strong on the high side. I just got a bump from behind now watch this and boy I’m goming to have a couple of sad puppies behind me because I’m going HIGH SIDE! We won’t have to worry about commercials Sat night. With the Dawgs playing Vandy at 6:00 EST and the race starting at 7:00 EST on ABC, after the 1st quarter or so we’ll have a chance to pull for the Dawgs to mess up Vandy’s Home Coming and watch our man, JG, go for another one. Lets hook up, I’ll be “ON THE HIGH SIDE”!

By dawginduluth

October 8, 2007 9:21 PM | Link to this

This team’s problems began 2-3 years ago when they recruited the wrong O-line players. This is compounded by that fact that Richt and his staff are better recruiters than coaches. They can’t teach young players how to get to the next level. Richt is supposedly a great, no GREAT, QB coach but Stafford’s performances have been hot and cold. The their’s the fact that Richt and his staff don’t have any fire in their belly and certainly can’t inspire their players. What to do now? Damon will probably give them all raises to make sure they don’t leave. I’m not jumping off the Richt band wagon because I was never on it. No national championship with Richt. Never.

By BigHarryBalls

October 8, 2007 9:24 PM | Link to this

The players may be young but they will still be undersized in 2 years. So much for those top 10 recruiting classes every year. Fire Willie Martinez. He couldn’t coach up a smell at a fish market.

By true

October 8, 2007 9:26 PM | Link to this

I get sooo sick of hearing about the doggie tradition. at best you are 20-25th best program in the nation. face it without herschel years you suck and the goff, donnan years??? u are on the way down even further cause your coach has no balls and the O-coach is a hick in over his head and welcome to competing with ky and miss as your peers!!

By RedDawg

October 8, 2007 9:31 PM | Link to this

Hey Dorsey Hill, I hate your girlie comment, “oh oh you cant spell Vangorden and Martinize”, I chose not to check the spelling and I’m a UGA grad. and regarding your comment, clearly you dont know football, you wrote :”If we had a 260 lb beast in the middle, things would change. Dannell tries hard but he’s too small to play in the middle”. This comment is really stupid, Dannell is “too small” 6’3, 235 lb is too small!! Odell Thurman was 6’1 and 230 lb and he was all SEC beast. just think before you write.

By A-ville Ranger

October 8, 2007 9:33 PM | Link to this

First, it looks like Stafford has never worked on deep throws with the receivers.If he had hit one of those throws on the first possession who knows how the game would have played out ? Second,the freshmen O-linemen shouldn’t be starting this year and probably shouldn’t next year either,they’re just not physically strong enough.The whole defense looked passive and lethargic.The most unforgiveable thing is that Martinez didn’t have his players going after the ball in the fourth quarter when the only slim hope was to force turnovers.Not going after the ball has been the m.o all season but till now you could debate the reasoning.Saturday though there was no other way,it was simply incompetent not to try and strip the ball,hit hard or go for interceptions.Last,this team CAN’T play man coverage,every time they try they get burned deep.Price Miller is another player who shouldn’t be starting on a team at this level he gets confused way too often.

By PAT DYE

October 8, 2007 9:49 PM | Link to this

GA NEEDS TO MAN UP

By JB

October 8, 2007 9:52 PM | Link to this

Hmmmm…something good about Saturday? The cheerleaders looked hot as usual. Other than that, it appeared the players could have cared less as to whether they were there or not.

By Ramguy

October 8, 2007 9:55 PM | Link to this

As my company VP and boss has said more than once. “You’re paying these guys $25 an hour and they don’t want to do what you tell them? Get ‘em outta here.” Richt if you’re paying your DC and not get the output you’re paying for? Get him outta here. Your Wide Receivers are still dropping passes and can’t get off jams and you’re paying your WR coach and not getting production? Get him outta here. If you think that would would be unchristian like and don’t want to do it. Evans should get you outta of here.

By Jeff

October 8, 2007 10:04 PM | Link to this

Dawgs gave Fat Fulmer another year on his contract. I bet there’s alot of Vol fans mad about that one too.

By Jeff

October 8, 2007 10:06 PM | Link to this

Vol fans would love to win and fire their fat coach at the same time.

By Jeff

October 8, 2007 10:13 PM | Link to this

“Martinez out in 07 and Vangorder back in 08” and that my friend will right the ship!

By War Eagle

October 8, 2007 10:17 PM | Link to this

This past weekend at Auburn, I ask one of asst. coaches why Auburn was playing so many young players. He said their are several factors: one, upper class men were not effective as anticipated, injuries, plus solid red shirt results..This years freshman class has had 12 out of 20 to play, several starters.If you are young team, improvement each game is important.

By JQ DAWG

October 8, 2007 10:20 PM | Link to this

What was Wm thinking, to play a soft zine against a senior QB with 2 weeks to prepare. It wouldn’t hurt to try and jam the recievers at the line either. UGA doesn’t have a problem in recruiting good recievers, its developing them. Eason has to go. We’ve had to many problems with drops the past few years to put it on the players. Tommy Tuberville isn’t affraid to fire his coordinators and CMR shouldn’t be either.

By A-ville Ranger

October 8, 2007 10:26 PM | Link to this

Derryk and others, conservative play calling ? should have got Stafford going early ? What game were you watching ? Bobo called three deep passes on the first drive.Stafford and the receivers simply have no feel for deep timed patterns at all.If I didn’t know better I’d swear they never practice together.The only coach I’m sure should go is Eason,the man has had six and a half seasons and has never properly trained a receiver at UGA.If these guys can’t be taught to get seperation enough where the throw doesn’t have to be absolutely perfectly thrown,Stafford made a mistake signing with UGA.

By Chip Towers

October 8, 2007 10:31 PM | Link to this

Here we go …

P Dawg, CallDawg: If yoou check the background of Georgia’s wideouts, most were highly-touted recruits. So the level of talent shouldn’t be the problem, especially with 13 to choose from… .

Suwanee Dawg: Yours is the million-dollar question, will it be a rallying point or a cliff. We’ll get our first glimpse on Saturday… .

La Jolla Dawg: Martrez Milner did manage to make an NFL roster, which is a rather notable accomplishment in and of itself… .

ugastudent: Good point on Tripp Chandler. He really is a good player and certainly a good kid… .

LowcountryDawg: I don’t think it will be another 20 years… .

Buster Jack: If this were a talk radio show, you’d be “Caller of the Day.” … .

Luke: Georgia IS recruiting O-line. The problem is it’s not getting enough… .

Big Daddy: It has absolutely nothing to do with the media. That’s a ridiculous assertion… .

Stephen: There has been lots of discussion about lack of turnovers. Created a ton last season. Had too many themselves, though… .

Buck in NW: I think Stafford struggles with mechanics and decision-making and that is exacerbated by poor protection… .

Tybee Dawg: I WILL ask that of CMR… .

Matt: I think most DCs are on the sideline. Don’t know why but I’ll ask… .

Samoan Dawg: Ellerbe had 12 tackles and Georgia nominated him for SEC defensive player of the week (you have to submit somebody), so no, pretty doubtful Rennie would start.

By Int'l Dawg

October 8, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this

It is the coaches including CMR. When you get nation’s top ranked recruits, it is up to the coaches to tranform them into a top 10 team. If performance is not like a top 10 team who is to blame. Do all better performing teams have experienced players? I don’t think so. Its all about intensity & preparation and who wants it more.

By U Know What

October 8, 2007 10:49 PM | Link to this

As for as Willie Martinez… I say fire the Son of a Bitoch

By bluetickhounddog

October 8, 2007 10:57 PM | Link to this

who are you people? the bopys from tn came threw and spanked thier asses to death. Please beat FL in Jacksonville!

By bluetickhounddog

October 8, 2007 10:58 PM | Link to this

who are you people? the bopys from tn came threw and spanked thier asses to death. Please beat FL in Jacksonville!

By bluetickhounddog

October 8, 2007 10:58 PM | Link to this

who are you people? the bopys from tn came threw and spanked thier asses to death. Please beat FL in Jacksonville!

By Please

October 8, 2007 11:03 PM | Link to this

Will some of you computer experts PLEASE start the fire Willie Martinez website. I can’t take anymore of that SOB.

By ga dog

October 8, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this

mark richt is a great coach and man, i love the place the uga program is in the usa, we wont win them all, we looked terrible i know, if you cant stand behind the dogs like a true fan, we want you to turn in your seat on the bandwagon, dawgs will shine another day with their coaches and players, fair weather fans jump on the bama wagon or south fla

By asswipe

October 8, 2007 11:24 PM | Link to this

Wee Willie plays to safe/candy! Must GO!

By Dorsey Hill

October 8, 2007 11:27 PM | Link to this

RedDawg,

So pointing out that you wrote “Vangordon” and “Martinize” is “girlie”, huh? Well, let me say something “manly.” Please don’t ever falsely claim to be a UGA grad again or I’ll have you killed. There isn’t anyway that you could graduate from high school much less college.

With respect to Dannell being “too small,” I agree that Odell was about the same size but Odell is a special player carrying around 50 lbs of mean. I suppose I was speaking in generalities. You know I think that 5’ 8” 160 is too small to play QB. I think that 5’ 9” 180 is too small for a TB. But Doug Flutie and Warrick Dunn were pretty good. Doesn’t mean that we should go sign up some midget qb’s though, nor should we be looking for short, light MLB’s. These are the exceptions not the rule, dummy.

By Dorsey Hill

October 8, 2007 11:38 PM | Link to this

With all this talk about firing people, I wonder if anyone knows the answer to this question:

Vince Dooley fired how many coaches in 25 seasons?

I know. Do you?

By A-ville Ranger

October 8, 2007 11:43 PM | Link to this

If I read ‘soft zone’ one more time I think I’ll puke.Try and say something that says something.I just read a telling stat on the defense.Every other team in the conference has at least twice as many forced turnovers as the Dawgs four.Out of those four not one has been a real force like laying a guy out,stripping the ball or reading a route and taking the ball away from the receiver.Here’s what I don’t like about just saying soft zone,you can hit hard playing zone,you can also read a route and intercept as well as strip a ball carrier.The fact Martinez’s defense does none of those things is the real issue.

By CalhounDawg

October 9, 2007 12:19 AM | Link to this

I’ve seen many UGA games over the years when our offense was lethargic and couldn’t move, but almost always, the defense would hunker down, turn it into a punting duo, we’d play for field position, field goals, a turnover/break, etc. and pull out a win or at least keep it close. Its hard to stomach what our defense is like now, compared to what we’ve been used to many of the UGA year’s past. We now play our inside D-line to tie up the guards and tackles so our linebackers can roam and make hits. However, with exception of Ellerbe, our backers float, get sucked inside, don’t read and fill their gaps and scrape with aggressiveness, and don’t pack a punch. We are also reaping the woes of not having solid SEC caliber defensive ends in the game. Marcus Howard is too light for the position, can’t power rush, can’t power close down inside on the run…his speed is not helping us there. We need to pull the plug on that experiment, get Lemon, Dobbs, or someone with some size and power on both ends and start stunting our D-tackles to create penetration and chaos. Also, when we blitz from the secondary, we try to hide it so late that we can’t get there in time. If we’re gonna blitz a corner or safety, we need to get them up there and let the QB see what is coming…see the threat, sometimes that, in itself, is enough to disrupt his poise/composure/timing.

By Pleez!

October 9, 2007 12:54 AM | Link to this

The team was flat, with no sense of urgency. That is coaching! It is assinine to even consider CMR in jeopardy; no one could be better. However, he strongly needs to consider a change in certain assistants(D without calling names). Check the record of play, drives given up, etc. over the last few years. The “great” Alabama win should NEVER have gone into overtime!

By the way, I heard ERK’s portrait at the Butts-Mehre Building had crashed to the floor and shattered when the building was opened Sunday am.

Tripp Chandler played a very good game for those who have been on his back. He made several very good catches while getting hammered. Moreno caught a short range bullet at his shoetops for a good gainer on a screen. Goodman’s catch was a year’s end highlight type of catch. Let’s get off the receivers for a change!

Worst half of football at UGA in over 45 years. Don’t call Dawg fans whining, crying, etc.; this situation is not your routine loss. There are serious problems especially on the defensive side of the ball. Experience is not a substitute for toughness and desire. It’s OK to get beat, but don’t go down without a fight.

The Defense and the DC need someone to explain to them what that Black G on that RED HAT means.

Go DAWGS!

By A-ville Ranger

October 9, 2007 1:00 AM | Link to this

CalhounDawg - good post,I agree with alot of what you say.I’ve thought for awhile that Howard would be more effective at lb.Put him at strongside and bring in the bigs for the line.I saw Howard have a good line to Ainge and a lineman just gave him a little hip-check that knocked him five yards off track.I was surprised Martinez didn’t disguise the pass rush better.I posted last friday that I expected more stunting than naked blitzing because the Vols line is too strong and Ainge burns the blitz so well.Everybody calling for man coverage,we don’t have the players ready to man up even if Martinez wanted to.

By It's time for a new coach

October 9, 2007 1:07 AM | Link to this

Richt has got to go. If you can’t see that he has lost control of our program, you’re sleep walking.

By Toccoa

October 9, 2007 1:44 AM | Link to this

I personally underestimated Tennessee having a week off to prepare for the game. Tennessee was stronger through the whole game while the Dawgs looked out matched. I do not know what the win/loss percentage is of SEC teams that face league opponents that had a by-week, but after seeing what happened to the Dawgs, I imagine the losses are more than the wins.

By uga-brave

October 9, 2007 1:45 AM | Link to this

first of all CMR is not going to make any coaching changes. martinez is basically one of his best friends and CMR is not gonna hang him out to dry.

there in might define CMR’s biggest problem he is not a decision maker. it was obvious from the first season here poor clock management, poor use of time outs, his insistence to play shockley that third series no matter what i.e florida.

said for the past three years that CMR is a great figurehead but he is only an above average coach. he needs to seriously evaluate the men on the sidelines. EASON has got to go no excuses for the dropped passes and poor downfield blocking, not to mention in his tenure only two and i repeat two of his wr’s has been drafted.

MARTINEZ though without a doubt is the bigger problem. we CANT STOP the run. this is not something that just became evident. remember the ARKANSAS game when mcfadden had his coming out party or the AUBURN game when irons shredded us. this problem has festered into a full blown epidemic. maybe its his scheme or not having punch you in the mouth attitude, but whatever it is it is obvious to anyone that watches the game. CMR he is going to sink your ship if you cant see it then you are blind.

one other thing at home games get the kids and family members off the bench, they dont belong there.

coach glad to have you but its time to make some tough decisions, for the good of the program.

By drew

October 9, 2007 1:55 AM | Link to this

Hey Dog Fans, I want a legitimate reason why CMR turned down South Floridas offer to play next year. I really thought UT would pound UGA because they had already played Cal which is head and shoulders above UGA. Wouldn’t a UGA loss to Cal be better than beating a crappy Oklahoma State team? When is UGA gonna schedule a typical top 5 out of conference game? A Loss @ Southern Cal would be 10x better than the crap UGA football has scheduled out of conference the last 20 seasons…….. And would help the team get better!!!!!

By BeachGaBulldog

October 9, 2007 2:17 AM | Link to this

First of all, to EVERY Dawg basher on here, do us REAL DAWG FANS a favor and stay the hell off of here. I have been a fan since 1971, and I have, and always will be 100% behind this team. These are college kids, going to school, trying to get an education, which is first and foremost. They do the best that they can. I AM PROUD OF MY DAWGS win or lose. Lastly, to all you idiots who come to Sanford Stadium to boo any of the Dawgs, go f* yourself!

By Hollywooddawg

October 9, 2007 2:31 AM | Link to this

BeachGaBulldog must have a son that plays on this football team. I bet you are the only ones not laughing at the little tot today> Tell him to take CWM and leave the playground.

By Stan Nolte

October 9, 2007 2:57 AM | Link to this

**Hey RetardBy BigDawgAthens

October 8, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

Now I’m starting to get mad. The Dawgs don’t have a problem, we just gave away two games. We’ll be fine if everyone would get off there backs - especicially Coach Richt. Our proud winning tradetion of six national football championships will pull us through. Go Dawgs

6 National Championships ?…You have one, List them…The burden of proof is on you

By Hound Dog

October 9, 2007 6:36 AM | Link to this

Where do you guys get the ‘we’ stuff? Do you play? You’ve been listening to Munson for too long. ‘We’ killed a bear but daddy shot him.

By Dbow

October 9, 2007 7:16 AM | Link to this

There are no Terry Hogues or Davy Pollacks on the “D” so there is no one dependable person who can make a big play. Try to recall a “stop” the defense has made that actually changed a game around. None but the Auburn game last year really. Must apply pressure, must apply pressure, must apply pressure!!! Say it Willie!

By Jerry G

October 9, 2007 7:17 AM | Link to this

I’m not a coach, so I don’t understand why coaches don’t sub QBs more often. Clearly Stafford was way off against USC and UT, both losses. Why not put Cox in there to see if he has the hot hand? It worked against Colorado. CMR had no problem platooning Greene and Shockley…and Greene almost always had the hot hand. Stafford gets a “Does not meet expectations” grade halfway through his sophomore year. Turnovers are down—that’s good—but poise and touch is not up. I had hoped he’d be higher than the 7th or 8th rated passer in the SEC at this point. The numbers do not lie!

By kemosabi

October 9, 2007 7:35 AM | Link to this

If Stafford is the second coming, I can’t wait until he arrives.

By Lane

October 9, 2007 7:43 AM | Link to this

Regarding the OL, UT had 2 players from Ga. on their OL - both starting:

Anthony Parker and Chris Scott;

Duke Robinson is starting for Oklahoma and was a Big 12 selection last year;

Ga., has had at least 7/8 players not make the grade because of injury, disciplinary problems, etc.

Also, notice the difference in delivery by Smelley of South Carolina(Spurrier) and Ainge of UT(Cutcliff) as compared to Stafford(Bobo). Stafford’s mechanics are lacking. Not sure if it is because he is being rushed or coaching. MR, needs to get closer to the QB.

We need to recruit stronger on the OL, and coach up the QB. Defense is a whole different story.

By Z-Dawg

October 9, 2007 7:44 AM | Link to this

Defensively Martinez has been able to get by with his extremely conservative approach because we had defenses full of NFL prospects that could make individual plays (pollack,thurman,thomas davis,etc.) we simply don’t have that now…i don’t know if we have ONE nfl player on this defense….maybe ellerbe and maybe reshad jones, that’s about it….I think the O-line will be fine in time, but we need DESPERATELY need a pass rusher..and I agree with Jerry G, I thought Stafford would be much better than he has shown…tebow,woodson, and ainge are the class of the conference, stafford has a long way to go to match their consistency…he’s average at best so far this year….and i hate to say that, but again, the numbers don’t lie…..

By UFownsUGA

October 9, 2007 7:48 AM | Link to this

Hey OrangeBlood that flash in the pan has won a national title and beat your tails three years straight. 59-20 you loser. Thats far from a flash in the pan. People have been saying Tebow is going to get hurt every week and its far from happened. He ate up LSU’s D and people like you kept saying he wouldnt finish the game. Get over your jealousy because Urban Meyer owns you and your inbred rednecks tails.

BTW dog fans its pretty apparent that Stafford cant hold Tebow’s jock. So much for all your preseason yapping about who was better.

By john

October 9, 2007 7:51 AM | Link to this

Bobo and Martinez: Since neither of your teams competed last week I would like to know: Was it due to lack of talent? Did you not have them mentally prepared? Your game plan (if you had one) was all wrong? And just what did you tell Richt the problem was? Was he mad or just good ol’ understanding Mark? Well, good luck with Vandy. You’ve sure got your work cut out for you, what with all that youth and all.

By john

October 9, 2007 7:58 AM | Link to this

Chip Towers: The problem: the o-line, QB play or the defense. You scumbag. Blaming these players instead of over paid, incompetent coaches.

By georgiagirl49

October 9, 2007 8:09 AM | Link to this

Chip PLease tell CMR we need an explanation for this I have never seen GA like that, They act liked they dont give a @@@@. Where the emotion the 4 fingers We looked like we were in a little league game. WE need some drastic changes now

By georgiagirl49

October 9, 2007 8:09 AM | Link to this

Chip PLease tell CMR we need an explanation for this I have never seen GA like that, They act liked they dont give a @@@@. Where the emotion the 4 fingers We looked like we were in a little league game. WE need some drastic changes now

By dawgaholic

October 9, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this

It all starts with coaching…yes these guys are young, but that were not prepared to play this game. Richt is a good man, but we will never win a National Championship under his command. He is not aggressive enough on both sides of the ball. We should have won a national title with David Greene at the helm, if we don’t with the talent at UGA over the next year or two…heads should role!

By jerry

October 9, 2007 8:20 AM | Link to this

I would like to see Red and Black checkerboards in Sanford Stadium’s end zones and just more of a red and black motif. I think it would look great. I think the uniqueness of Neyland Stadium can be psychologically imposing.

By Mike

October 9, 2007 8:30 AM | Link to this

OK, the way I see it…We need to have the team come out fired up. I’ve noticed a pattern this year that the dawgs seem to play a little bit slower in the first half. Maybe someone (especially Martinez) can light a fire under our guys and get some stops early in the game.

We obviously have some of the best talent out on the field, but they just don’t seem to be motivated until the 3rd quarter.

I am not into the “fire everyone” mentality. Just light a fire under someone’s behind and get them moving early…

By mark

October 9, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

Let’s see; defense can’t tackle or force turnovers, OL is young and inexperienced for the 2nd year in a row and therefor can’t perform, we have converted LB to DE at 235 lbs., WR who can’t consistently make plays, a QB who can’t consistently hit his WR, the most vanilla playbook known to man on both sides of the ball, 0-6 in our last 6 East games, DO I NEED TO KEEP GOING?? I can’t speak for the rest of you but I’m not seeing any progress either. Looking at the rest of our schedule this year and next things could get much worse before they get better.

By braveswin

October 9, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this

Jeez,UT hits on a trick play and blocks a punt and UGA’s VERY young team didn’t respond as well as you would have liked ,so obviously Ga should fire everyone & start over.UT was playing to save their PROGRAM AND COACH.If GA was in the same situation would you expect less of a fight from them?GA caught UT at a bad time and got drilled,but the program is sound and they will recover & get better..Can you whiners say the same?

By happydog

October 9, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this

why is poor tackling just now coming up… in every game it’s taken two or three defenders misses before the ball carrier was brought down. did we forget south carolina? on every play there was a missed tackle. poor technique and over pursuing… is this a problem of youth or coaching?

By Mark

October 9, 2007 8:48 AM | Link to this

CLAX,

As for your assessment of the dawgs…you’re correct, they looked horrible. However, when you say that Georgia fans, “talk big, but you when lose, you just can’t handle it” you’re not describing anything that’s specific to GA football fans. I think all passionate football fans are this way…..I heard the same things out of UT Fans after the Florida game.

By Mark

October 9, 2007 8:51 AM | Link to this

CLAX,

As for your assessment of the dawgs…you’re correct, they looked horrible. However, when you say that Georgia fans, “talk big, but you when lose, you just can’t handle it” you’re not describing anything that’s specific to GA football fans. I think all passionate football fans are this way…..I heard the same things out of UT Fans after the Florida game.

By liferdawgfan

October 9, 2007 9:00 AM | Link to this

UF OWNS JORTS!

UF loser get the F**K out of here.

Can’t you see that GA football world is under serious duress and pains. This is like you being in the ER for your rivals and talking trash.

UF has us for now, Teebow IS way better than Stafford/Coaching not even close. Our team needs God to beat the Gayturds this year I fear. Saddest part for me Saturday was realizing how far our (UGA) Quality of Play has fallen since 2003-2005, while I watched LSU convert 4th downs all over your lizards (great fun game for many dawg fans!)

With the coaching, we were somewhat mighty a few years ago, and man……. our playbook/execution/prep across board has been 3 notches down or more back to the Gooff years, Honestly what happened coach after that 2005 SEC champ game when you welcomed Les Miles into the SEC??

I will have to wait another term for a shot at Gator BBQ. As a proud UGA alum, your college BLOWS compared to ours (babe quality as well). I will leave it at that. UGA will right the ship and bring all of our fast black athletic talents into Jax one year (maybe with different coaches?) and skin lizard hide up for years in a row and us fans will feel better when those times do arrive.

Dawg fans we will have to wait untill next year! Coach if you wanna stick around get some football religion with your christian studies and find you the best linemen O/D NATIONWIDE!!!! and your “skill” players will follow.

By jbeggs

October 9, 2007 9:03 AM | Link to this

The defensive scheme has killed us in the first half of WV, VT, UF-‘06, Ole Miss-‘07, UT-‘07. Martinez has got to go. 4 and 5 star freshmen and sophmore athletes seem to perform okay on other teams yet on ours they are called young. One of the most basic functions of a defense is outside containment yet we have never grasped that concept under Martinez. Richt will stay with him however and we’ll continue to struggle. I’m giving the O a pass until the line grows up. I believe that is one spot that does require experience to function fundamentally. It aint taught in high school for sure. Cox wouldn’t be a bad move at this point. It would give MS a different perspective not to mention it may save his life.

By Rocky T

October 9, 2007 9:05 AM | Link to this

To Ga fans, you guys’ are not that bad. To me, your expectations are way too high. Don’t expect to compete with the “BIG BOYS”..the Tennessee’s, the Florida’s…you should concentrate on the middle tier: the Gamecock’s, the Vandy’s. If you can dominate them, then we’ll let you back in to the upper echelon of the East. K?

By atltrey

October 9, 2007 9:07 AM | Link to this

point blank stafford is overatted.lets see what else we got.

By Hannah Owens

October 9, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this

I think that UGA let the game get out of hand way too early. Neither of the two losses that UGA have this year should be, Stafford just seems to sort of lose it like you said in your article. I think that in Saturday’s game the coaches should have definitely turned to Cox as QB. I just don’t think that you can keep Stafford in when you are down 28-0, obviously something is going wrong and you need to find another alternative. Also, the defense needs to shape up with keeping other teams from scoring. I am a die hard UGA fan that lives amongst a bunch of gators in north Florida and I would love to see UGA knock off UF this year, but if they play like they did Saturday we could very well be a 4 or 5 loss team and we do not need that!

By Rocky T

October 9, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this

The ultimate humiliation: Georgia Bulldogs are VANDY’S Homecoming opponnet. How far the mighty have fallen!!!! Go Vandy…dominate!!!

By Robert G

October 9, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this

It’s time to start throwing the ball to Durham more than once a week. All he does is catch it. Is that so bad? Give him as many opportunities “DROPP” Chandler.If he gets more balls thrown his way, then maybe defenders will start honoring him and open up the field for some of those race horses, we supposedly have, that never can get seperation.

By REGGIE BALL

October 9, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this

We didn’t lose, WE GOT SPANKED. I’m not for sure how much longer you are to give stafford to “get better.” It’s starting to get old. Also, Martinez needs to go. I’ve been saying it all year. As for CMR, I think that he is a very good coach, I would love to see him get mad at leatst once and yell at a player. This soft glove approach just isn’t working anymore. These kids feed of of the emotions of the coaches, if they don’t see our coaches getting excited/upset, then why should they.

By GODAWGS75

October 9, 2007 9:19 AM | Link to this

Stafford is HORRIBLE, Richt’s quote, “Stafford is the best quarterback I ever coached.” Is he freakin serious, WE SUCK, I said this all year. I wish the rest of you would admit Stafford is horrible, he did throw the ball to imaginary people this weekend, you can only blame the offensive line so much, he had time to throw the ball plenty. Martinez has got to go, Richt needs to make some big changes to his staff, yes he has done an awesome job, but two years sucking, means time for change. Tenn. was prepared to play, UGA looked lost, we will take a loss to Fla., Kentucky, and Vandy if we do not make some serious changes.

By ROCKY T

October 9, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

Hey ya’ll, this is the best win we have had all year, heck ya, we are gonna win the national championship. I still have my Tenn. flags up here in Geowga. Geowga has beat our butts for years now and I am so happy we won. I am going to get on this blog and talk some smack, cause we did such a good job against an awesome team like yall’s.

By Nolan

October 9, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this

THE RANKINGS ARE A TOTAL DISGRACE here is why. 1. USC loses AT HOME as a 40 point fav and only drops 9 spots. Kentucky loses as UNDERDOGS on the ROAD and drops 11 spots. 2. UGA gets MURDERED to an average at best UT team and yet the pups are still ranked. Amazingly the pups are ranked AHEAD of the team that just manhandled them. UGA has not won a game in their OWN Division in 13 months and has not beaten 1 single decent team thus far this year. And of their two losses SC is a good team not a great team but that game was AT HOME, and as I said before UT is an average at best football team.

After the last few weeks and all the upsets and carnage I have simply lost all respect for the rankings system and will not pay attention to them anyomre. I will continue to do so until someone can explain to me how a team can look as god AWFUL as the pups did Sat and still be ranked yet alone ranked AHEAD of the team the completely and untterly thumped them. UTTERLY RIDICULOUS

By Bama Dog

October 9, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this

It’s amazing that we are wasting $2MM a year on Richt and hundreds of thousands on assistant coaches, when obviously there are enough geniuses on this blog who could go undefeated every year. Heck, they are so smart that they probably don’t have to work for a living, so we could just have a volunteer coaching staff, reduce ticket prices and win the BCS every year. I’ll bet even a couple of them actually played high school football. Just keep the faith guys, when Bowden retires maybe Richt will take the whole staff and leave for Florida State and we can start all over again from ground zero.

By Ol Ball Coach

October 9, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this

Think ya’ll be able to beat Vandy this year?

By Chuck Uga

October 9, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

Richt cannot afford another loss to Tennessee in 2008. I am already saying UGA will likely lose in Columbia (a certainty since Spurrier will prepare months in advance for Georgia) and either at LSU or at Arizona State. If he loses to UT, he may not be coaching at UGA in 2009. I donate a lot of money annually, and the patience level is thin when all you hear is how “great” our recruiting has been. I think Richt’s problem is he has some below average assistants (Bobo, Martinez, Jancek, Eason) and a bunch of undisciplined “athletes.” He better make some staff changes or risk losing his job soon. Tennessee is a JOKE compared to Georgia in terms of recruiting results lately, but Fulmer does more with less than Richt. That is very disturbing. Time to reassess just who you are recruiting and not just choose prospects from Rivals.com or Scout.com lists. Oh yeah, South Carolina and Tennessee have YOUNG TEAMS as well, so 2008 is your watershed year Coach Richt. Win or else.

By Mr. Nate

October 9, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

Asher Allen was out of position on almost every play and couldn’t tackle air. The only positive play he had was when he tripped trying to get off a block and caused the ball carrier to pause allowing another Bulldog to tackle him.

By Rocky T

October 9, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

I am flattered….some georgia-girl has impersonated me…what’s that they say about imitation?? We own you: at your house (Neyland South aka Sanford Stadium) and at our house (Neyland Stadium) AND we own you head-to-head!! Let’s see if we can run off 13 straight again. And, I would be pi$$ed too if we were VANDY’s homecoming cupcake!! How about that Geowga-girl!!

By GODAWGS75

October 9, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this

Hey Bama Dawg, so with all the money we pay Richt and everybody else we should just sit and wait right. Because that is what every other school does to right? Are we asking for an National Champ team, or just a decent team that can actually compete? Get over yourself, and your stupid comments, this is college ball, did YOU ever PLAY??? Guess not, in college ball when you have an alumunus that pays big bucks for results they want them, and then when its not produced, they want change, this is Richts second year of high pay low results, plus his comment about Stafford being the best quarterback he has ever coached is very questionable.

By MichaelinJaxFL

October 9, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this

I agree with the first post. Our problems are rooted in our position coaches. We DO have great talent… every year… but, in recent years, we seem to be failing to coach them to their full potential. I’m sure our assistants are great men possessing great character and that’s important but are they also great coaches? We need for them to be both.

By DJ

October 9, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

Remember when Coach Richt would pull David Greene so he could play DJ? Why not pull Stafford once in a while? Hasn’t Joe Cox earned some playing time like DJ?

Coach Richt has until Stafford’s SR year to win it all or let him go and get a new coach. It all falls on him. He decides who coaches! We need to recruit some DT and D ENDS. No guts on defense for sure. Front runners only! No mental toughness.

By Jeff

October 9, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this

Rocky T, what the heck are you talking about? Tennessee is no longer one of the big boys. The last time I checked your record was 3-2 and ranked behind our young Dawgs. So get back down to planet earth. You hillbillie moran wannbe.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

October 9, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

To many blind homers on here. If ya think Bobo is great.. you are a blind homer. All Bobo did was have one good 1997 season with an out of his world bowl game. This is why you give blind allegience?

CMR he comes in and wins the SEC in 2002 and 2005 and now he gets a free pass? While Meyer in year 2 WINS A NC? While OSU is ALWAYS in the NC race? Quick who is the OSU QB? While USC continually reloads! While Oklahoma wins with revovling QB’s EVERY YEAR!

So UGA faithful lets enjoy this weekend as Vandy’s homecoming game. Lets enjoy being mediocore. Lets enjoy continually being fans of a uninspiring football team. I am sick and tired of being sick of watching this program getting manhandled by our biggest SEC rivals and not responding.

By dean

October 9, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

We stepped on their faces with a hobnail boot and broke their noses!!! HEE-HEE-HEE!!!! Got to love it GO Vols!!!!

By Realist

October 9, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

Ga doesnt have a problem. Ga Fans Do..Every once in awhile uGag catches UT and UF in a down year and backs into a SEC Championship game and sometimes beats a even woeful west SEC Team..

See the Problem is uGag fans always think this in their year.. The only difference between a Ga Fan and a Bammer Fan is the color of their Red .Legends in their own minds.

By furylll

October 9, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this

I keep hearing how ‘young’ this team is. ?????? I was under the impression UGA had a top 5 recruiting class EVERY YEAR! If that is true…..why is the team ‘so young’?

By UGADawg16

October 9, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

National Championships:

Through the years there have been a multitude of publications that anointed a “national champion” each year. Many of these publications had strong geographic bias, especially in the first half of the century. Playboy even crowned a national champ for several years. Point being is that in the roughly 130+ years of college football there are many examples of years where the national championship is disputed - by as many as four teams that I found in brief research. UGA officially claims two national championships - 1942 and 1980. UGA was also voted national champs by at least one national publication (national polls recognized by the National College Football Hall of Fame and included in the official NCAA Football Record Book.) in 1927, 1946 and 1968. Most would claim this as 5 if it were their own.

I think anytime a school earns recognition from a national publication that it is worthy of note. Tennessee claims 6 national championships but only 2 were consensus (1951 and 1998). UT also received recognition in 1938, 1940, 1950, 1967 (not picking on UT or discrediting their 6 in anyway, just their info was easy to find). I guess my point is if you are going to talk trash about national championships, make sure you are comparing apples to apples. I am tired of ignorant fans of other schools discounting UGA’s 5 national championships while at the same time claiming 51 of their own. Here is a link to what is generally considered “the” national champ of each year, but still in there is quite a lot left for debate (note my earlier reference to geographic bias). Link: National Champs

In any event, I am proud to be a part of UGA and proud of the history and tradition of the football program including all 5 national championships. I look forward to every football Saturday and pulling for the Dawgs, especially this coming one. I am ready to leave last Sat behind.

By UT#31

October 9, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

I am a UT fan that actually watch the whole game not just the scoreboard. If you look back at the games that GA beat UT it was with UT mistakes and kickoff and punt returns…They never really dominated us…I just wish GA fans would just come to the reakization that UT has just as good of players and coaches as GA….We have won 2 years in a row and may make it another 9 like the first time…One more thing….Fulmer is not now or ever been in the hot seat…

By FootBaller

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

I am a UT fan that actually watch the whole game not just the scoreboard. If you look back at the games that GA beat UT it was with UT mistakes and kickoff and punt returns…They never really dominated us…I just wish GA fans would just come to the reakization that UT has just as good of players and coaches as GA….We have won 2 years in a row and may make it another 9 like the first time…One more thing….Fulmer is not now or ever been in the hot seat…

By Realist

October 9, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this

In any event, I am proud to be a part of UGA and proud of the history and tradition of the football program including all 5 national championships.

Pretty Much proves my point..Now if a bammer fan will trot out their make believe 12 we will have it all

By furylll

October 9, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this

Hey UGA dog 16

I see on ‘your provided’ web site that UT & GT have 4 ‘recognized’ national titles. Don’t believe I saw UGA on the list.

By Bill

October 9, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

New record!!!!!!!!!I damaged my mouse scrolling down! That is the largest number of “experts” that I have ever seen. Wow

By Andy in Ohio

October 9, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

Where to start….. I think the defense has to get back to fundamentals and they need a leader to step up. Also, I think the shuffling in of so many players is hurting us at this point, while it’s building depth for the future, it doesn’t seem like our defense is in any kind of rhythm (neither is our offense, but more on that in a sec). I saw a lot of missed tackles, a lot of situations where we were simply being outblocked, and a lot of times where the corner or safety took the wrong line for the tackle. I think they need to get back to basics and work on the fundamentals at this point. We were simply overmatched and outplayed. Tennessee came out and was prepared, we were simply not. Combine that with our lack of leadership and how young we are and it was an UGLY game. Obviously the youth on both sides has a lot to do with that, but that can only be helped by gaining experience, and that goes back to my previous point about maybe we need to start sticking with people instead of playing musical chairs. It’s not wrong to bring the starters out for a few plays to get a breather, but it seems like we’re not really allowing anyone to get in a rhythm and it doesn’t seem like there’s much competition when you know there’s no for sure starters, and even if you’re named the starter, you’ll be played as much as the guys that are 2 and 3 deep behind you.

That same point can be applied to the receivers, if we’re shuffling in over 10 receivers a game, is Stafford comfortable with that? I don’t think so. He’s still very young, and I think it would help him if he had two or three go to guys: Momass, Durham, and Bailey would probably be my top 3 (Henderson and Goodman would probably be my 4 and 5). If he were throwing mainly to the same people all the time, he would be more confident in how they run their routes and would be more comfortable in throwing it up for them. Now he’s got to think about who is in what position on which play and if he’s confident they can make the catch, or how fast they are, etc. Obviously, our OL is very young and that was completely exposed this week. Not much else to say on that except that they’ll only grow by going through fire, maybe work on the fundamentals and show them what they did wrong and how they can improve. I think that Stacy Searels has done a tremendous job with what he has to work with in his first year. This is obviously not going to be our year, unless something huge changes fast (we grow up overnight), but I think that our OL, defense, quarterback, and running back situation should be A ok next year. There is still that lingering question next year over which receivers will be our go-to guys, we still don’t have that, and it’s almost half-way through the season.

By UGADawg16

October 9, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this

Hey Realist, why don’t you bring some facts? All the info I mentioned is easily found (I even gave you a damn link to a page that would get you started in an educated debate…I never claimed that UGA’s 5 national championships were undisputed)…but that would take an IQ over 3 and a little effort. It guess it is much easier to make an uninformed unintelligent slanderous post such as yours.

By FootBaller

October 9, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this

GA just got beat by a better team….You don’t hear UT fans crying about the Florida game. With that said, “UT does actually beat Florida sometimes”…Just like you all say that GA wasn’t playing to their potential, UT didn’t play to their potential in the 2 losses…Both games were won due to a lot of UT mistakes…That wasn’t the case in the UT-GA game…There was only one trick play…UGA just got whipped!

By crs

October 9, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this

I always laugh when people on here talk about recruiting and UGA recruits so well and blah blah blah, you base this on what? How many stars a kid has next to his name? Brandon Miller was a 5 star, he plays like a 2, Tim Jennings was a 2 who played like a 4 or 5. We just don’t know until we get them in here, its all a guess.

I notice Stafford is taking a fair amount of criticism, I think Stafford is about everything I expected and more, great arm, good decision maker, good leader, and he runs better than I expected. The simple fact is he is playing behind a line with 3 freshmen STARTING most weeks. This is not a recipie for success. He does get happy feet at times but who wouldn’t with this line. The true worth of Stafford will be determined in 08 and 09 with a solid line and what should be an abundance of skill people.

This is an 8-4 type of group, anything better and we have overachieved and a 6-6 or worse and we have underachieved. I expect us to get wins over Vandy, Troy and Tech which would mean we would need to get 1 out 3 against FL, Aub and Kty.

I do not think Willie Martinez is the answer at DC, there is a reason Richt originally picked Van Gordner over WM. I can respect Richt for giving him an opportunity but we need to be in the market for a DC in the offseason. That said, with Johnson and Oliver this defense would be markedly better. I just want a more physical defense where smack people in the face versus just trying to confuse them. Great defenses are very physical and intimidating first, they intimidate their opponent before they ever get on the field. That defense LSU put on the field a few years ago when we visited LSU was the best D I have ever seen, they were NASTY.

Eason has become a huge liability. I have yet to see him take a reciever at UGA and make him better. Recruits pay attention to this and I think it really hurts us in getting the top talent. Green from SC is an exception. And it scares me to think what Eason will do to that kid. Turn him from a stud to a dud.

Given everything the last couple years from playing a freshmen quarterback to starting all these freshmen and sophmores we have done well.

In my book, jury is out on Bobo at this point.

By Tony

October 9, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

GO BIG ORANGE!!!!!!!!!!!

By Dorsey Hill

October 9, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this

To UT#31:

I’m sorry, but the 2003 41-14 beat down in Knoxville was total and complete domination. Are you so completely full to the brim with UncleDaddy’s jizz that you can’t see that? Tell UncleDaddy to spend more time with your sister so you can have more time to think. You would think that someone who has enough time to gloat AND pleasure UncleDaddy as much as you do would also have time to read.

BTW: We haven’t seen any 5-6 records around here lately you orange-colored inbred yagoff.

P.S.: Tell your MommaAuntCousin that the Hell’s Angel’s are looking forward to their date Saturday night.

By DublDawg

October 9, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

Hey CLAX:

Do you have nothing better to do than troll on other teams’ sites?

Let me remind you of something: 59-20.

Tennessee is not done losing for the season either, so it probably is not smart for UT fans to talk trash.

By Goatdawg

October 9, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

The bottom line is that we are not that good of a football team this year. You can talk about becoming a Man at Bama while ending up in a tickle pile at the end, and having two backs running all over Ole Miss, all you want. We are not getting the job done. No excuses. All players are young, but highly ranked recruiting wise. Just win.

By bill

October 9, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this

the problem isn’t Stafford. He could do better but he hasn’t had enough time all year long to set up, go through his reads and throw. then when he does throw half the time its to receivers who apparently don’t know how to get any decent seperation and who have problems holding onto the ball. yeah, he throws off his back foot. thats because he’s trying to avoid lossing 10-15 yards on a sack. whoever wants to bring Joe Cox in needs to look at some of the game film from last year. he had one decent quarter against Colorado then the next week at Ole Miss he couldn’t get the ball more that 10 yards down field and was clearly out of his element. the biggest problem with the offense is the offensive line. someone needs to explain why Georgia waited until the last off season to do something about it whenever body knew for the past 2-3 years that the cup board was getting bare.While play calling hasn’t been consistent all year Bobo is still learning and deserves time. at least one full season. no one was complaining after Uga came back again Virginia Tech last year or after the Okla State and Ole Miss games this year. the touch down to beat Alabama was also nice. the guys who have had time and haven’t improved their areas are Eason and Martinez. the defense and the receivers have been problems for at least a year now and there hasn’t been any improvement. Richt is going to have to do something or people are going to start to wonder if he’s tough enough to be a head coach. personnel changes are never fun but they have to be made sometimes and this seems to be the time.

By DawgInAfgan

October 9, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

The Dawgs have six national football championships - look it up and the most SEC championships. We’re a little down right now, but not out. We do need to let more recruits into our school without having to meet the general university’s ivy-leaque like entrance standards. Then we would really dominate. Finding athleats that can compete in the SEC and meet UGA’s academic requirements is almost impossible, I don’t care how good a recruiter you are. Go Dawgs!

By dawgbite

October 9, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

All of the above. New subject.

By UGADawg16

October 9, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

DawgInAfgan,

Look it up where?

“and the most SEC championships”…more than who?

Honestly, errant posts like that are not helping the cause.

By UT#31

October 9, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

To Dorsey Hill:

What in the world is name calling proving?…2003 was 4 years ago for god sake…If you want to go back let’s go back a year ago when UT put up 51 points in Athens…UGA is just not a very good team….I was at that game in 2003. UGA scored off of UT turnovers and mistakes…Even if you look at the game UT dominated in Athens last year UGA scored on a kickoff return, a punt return, and recovered a fumblle in the redzone that lead to a quick score all in the first half…After all of that they were still dominated in the second half…With all that said it is 2007 now….UGA has once agin fallen….I can clearly tell you have never been a player before…..**

By Rocky T

October 9, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

Jeff…..let me go out on a limb here and predict that: a) UT will win the SEC East; b)Ga will lose to Florida and Auburn; c)Ga will lose to either Vandy or Kentucky; d)correction: Ga will lose to Vandy AND Kentucky. So, although you are 3-2 now…it’s only going to get worse. And, Jeff you do know that schools always schedule cup cakes for their homecoming game, right? Go Vandy!!!

By Todd

October 9, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this

I say, fire Martinez, and hire Muschamp. Will Muschamp should not be on his second SEC coaching stint for a team other than UGA. He is an unbelievable D coordinator. Let’s start a website for it now!

By Tony

October 9, 2007 12:01 PM | Link to this

As long as I’ve followed UGA football (38yrs), last Sat. at Tenn. has to be the poorest excuse of a UGA football team with coaches to ever show up to play the game. A complete and total embarrasment to themselves, UGA Football Tradition and the UGA fans and supporters.

All on national TV. Losing football games happens. Losing with NO Honor should never happen.

By D.Ellis

October 9, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

Wow what a butt woopin We took on Sat. Hats off to UT and their fans. UT showed who the better team was this weekend despite their record going into the game. UT did exactly what they needed to do to win the game. They pounded the ball at our little D-Line. Our D-Ends are average at best…and insainly small to be be playing in the SEC. But hats off to UT….the UT team proved they wanted the game more…came out like they were playing for a division crown and their lives….had a geat gameplan that worked to perfection…and won the game by destroying my Bulldogs…good job UT.

Now on to my concerns as a die hard UGA fan. Waht happened to the days of MArcus Stroud and Richard Seymour…I mean I don’t kow if we can always get players of that caliber….but at elast that size up front. Our D-Line is HORRIBLY UNDERSIZED….HORRIBLY. I would rather lose with Rennie Curran playing every down and missing tackles and being out of place then playing with B.Miller…it is time to let him sit and fill in on special teams….he has had his day to prove himself for years with NO results. I mean if you are going to lose…you might as well lose with players who will be here next year.

Why do we not ever blitz? See in the past I think our D Scheme was built around big strong D-ends that could rush the passer…Pollack/Moses/Johnson…along with big d-lineman that could penetrate and casue double teams…Seymour/Stroud/Big Cat…etc etc. I don’t see that. Our D-line is so tiny it really isn’t funny. SC drew the blueprint for beating the Bulldogs…RUN THE FOOTBALL RIGHT AT US….they did and won the game….Ole Miss had a lot of rushing yards but well they are Ol Miss and made late 4th quarter mistakes…UT cramed it down our throat. I thought this defnse was built on DLineman required to be double teamed allowing fast LB’s to make plays and tackles?Right now I see a 200# RB taking Jeff OWens on straight up and drilling that dude and pancaking him.

I for one support my DAWGS 100%. But I feel that there are far more “deluisional DAWG fans” as they say that think that this program is a top 10 program. WE are not a top 10 program. This is not an insult to my fellow DAWG fans or the team. Top 20…yeah I can say and honestly feel like UGA is a top 20 program…no doubt. But we are not an elite program….we are not a NC contender. Can it happen? Of course it can happen..look at Boise St. last year…anyone can go undefeated if the games go right and you play good and lights out. UF has far and above better talent than UGA…yet they share the same record as us…it happens. USC is an elite program/LSU is an elite program/Ohio State is an elite program…those are elite programs….top 5 recruting classes don’t make elite programs…wins and losses do.

THe fact is UGA is off a bit dating back to last year. We are the worst team by record in the last year in or division….we are 13-6 in our last 19 games. That is not elite. That is not NC caliber. We tasted the good life for a couple of years no doubt it. Now we want it all the time….who wouldn’t? But be serious when you talk about the team you root for our DAWGS. Be a realist…not a fantasy thinker.

To me the gamecocks beat us because they are a better team. They are ranked 7th for a good reason…they have a good coaching staff/good talent and hung with LSU and beat 2 top 25 teams. They deserved to beat us so hats off to them. UT showed what they are capable of doing on a good day. Hats off to them they kicked our butts. They played like they wanted it…we played like we didn’t. There you have it. I think if we play that game again this Sat. that alot of UT fans would agree that the score would not be the same. Any UT fan that thought the score was going to be 35-14 is lieing. Any UGA fan that thought the score would be 35-14 UT is lieing…but it happened so hats off to them.

So there is plenty of blame to go around. Coaches can be blamed for not having good gameplans. WM can be blamed becasue for some reason the scheme he has been using doesn’t work against EVERY SINGLE TEAM YOU PLAY…ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDE WHEN YOU PLAY DIFFERENT TEAMS. NOT ALL TEAMS HAVE THE SAME WEAKNESSES AND STRENTHGS. WE need bigger D-Lineman on the recruting front…we need PLAYMAKERS AT THE WR SPOT…PLAYMAKERS!!!!…we don’t have any playmakers…but for some reason Goodman has 5 catches this year…and 2 crazy acrobatic TD catches..Why is he not playing more????? Our Db’s are very very soft…coaching?????? Or are they just soft football players???? Rashad Jones has not shown me much of anything this year….we Get ZERO TURNOVERS on Defense…..OUr line is young but they had an off game. THey played great against BAMA….horrible against UT….it happens. I would like to see UGA fans be more realistic of where this program is in terms of compared to everyone else. Should we have lost 6 in a row to SEC East foes…Nope I don’t think so….but we can right that ship this weekend. We can play a hard fought game against Vandy….play lights out and have 2 weeks to prepare for a VERY VERY VERY good UF team. IT’s up to the team and coaches to salvage this season. If not we could be in the same boat as last year by 6-3 going into the Troy game….stay posative UGA fans…..tip your hats when teams that are BETTER than UGA playlights out and whip us…and get reay for a tough Vandy team on the road. Go DAWGS

By Falcon

October 9, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

Matthew Stafford needs some work. I have watched a lot of georgia football and he is not the answer right now. He has had more 3 and outs than any quarterback I seen in a while. He will make 1 good throw a game and the media makes him out as some kind of super hero. What about the other 25 passes in the dirt or over a receiver had or like me a few other have notice wheret was that throw going? Please change QB’s and give him a different view for a change. (Terrible QB) he’s our leader I don’t think so. If he was a black QB you all would have ran him out of town…..

By dew

October 9, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

I would have to say that the problem is a young D-line and the D-coordinator. The Dawgs just don’t have that fearsome defense like they had a few years ago. You cant do much about the young D-line till they get some playing time under the belt. But Richt isn’t going to get rid of Martinez there best buds. Richt is a great coach and can really motivate the kids to play. But I think that Richt is just waiting for the old man in Tallahassee to retire.

By gdawgs77

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

Willie Martinez needs to go!! You know we had similar games last year on defense as well (Vandy, Kentucky, Miss St. and UT) and 5 of the 8 starters that left from last years defense are on NFL rosters this year. Geez does he blow talent! He continues to run his silly soft defense. We continue to rush 4 consistently as usual!!! Very little blitzing (yeah he will do one once in a blue moon) so Ainge has all day to throw and the LBs will not come up and stop the run but instead stay several yards off the ball!!! Oh and by the way Willie what good does it do to put your cornerbacks up on the line if you aren’t going to jam the receivers and at least slow them down but instead just immediately begin to back pedal as soon as the ball is snapped!! Lets bring in the former Bulldawg WILL MUSCHAMP! At least he is aggressive and physical…….just ask the Gators!

By Dorsey Hill

October 9, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

UT#31:

41-14 Box Score

Total Utter Domination:

GEORGIA B Bennett 32 YD
GEORGIA M Johnson 11 YD PASS FROM D Greene (B Bennett KICK)
TENNESSEE M Jones 90 YD PASS FROM C Clausen (J Wilhoit KICK)
GEORGIA B Bennett 44 YD
GEORGIA S Jones 92 YD FUMBLE RETURN (B Bennett KICK)
GEORGIA M Cooper 6 YD RUN (B Bennett KICK)
GEORGIA T Browning 8 YD RUN (B Bennett KICK)
GEORGIA K Lumpkin 22 YD RUN (B Bennett KICK)
TENNESSEE B Smith 15 YD PASS FROM C Leak (J Wilhoit KICK)

Team Statistics Georgia Tennessee
First downs 19 15
Rushes-Yards 45 - 186 27 - 61
Passing yards 228 187
Sacked-Yards lost 2 - 16 2 - 14
Return yards 153 10
Passes 22 - 28 - 1 13 - 27 - 2
Punts-Average 6 - 30.7 8 - 38
Fumbles-Lost 0 - 0 2 - 2
Penalties-Yards 9 - 94 5 - 40
Time of Possession 36:19 23:41

You said “They never really dominated us.”

Well do you see that you are a moron? Just admit that you were wrong and that in reality except for the 2003 game, the 2007 game and the 4th quarter of the 2006 game, the teams have played very close ballgames. But to suggest that this year was the first dominant showing by a team in the series in a while is a bold faced lie from an idiot.

I would also note that the biggest beat down of all was the 44-0 thrashing in 1981. Guess what? Five years later you won the SEC and beat a very good Miami team, badly, in the Sugar Bowl. Where were we five years later? Average. The point is that the UF game this year didn’t dictate your immediate future and neither will our game Saturday. My speculation is however that UT better get a QB ready next year because weak QB play has been the down fall for UT since Manning. When you have good QB play you’ve won and when you haven’t you’ve pretty much sucked it. Sucked it hard. Like you do with UncleDaddy.

By puppydawg

October 9, 2007 12:20 PM | Link to this

Sorry to get off topic but maybe the BullDawg Nation needs a change of pace right now. I thought you folks would be interested in hearing about one of our own, Mack Strong, a Damn Good Dawg. After signing as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia, Strong played fullback for fifteen seasons in the NFL. A standup guy by all accounts. Now, after an unbelievable career, injuries are forcing him to retire, effective immediately. Check this out:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3054911

By Musiccitydawg

October 9, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this

Hey Clax, In response to your post, yes the Dawgs were awful as coaches and players. They all looked totally unprepared. But don’t give any Dawgs fans about not being able to handle a loss, not matter how bad. Living in Nashville, all I heard for two weeks was every TN fan was ready to run Fat Phil out of town. Amazing how one win has everyone drinking the orange Kool-aid again!

By M

October 9, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this

Wow, what a bunch of whining, crying, talking. But I will say a lot of honesty and accurate stuff. There are a lot of people out there who have no life other than to wear red and black, and put “G” all over everything and for what? A mediocre football team. Your expectations are too high. It’s a bunch of kids for crying out loud.

By UGAY: NAT'L CHAMPS 1980, THAT'S ALL

October 9, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

Only in never never land of make believe does UGAY have 5 or 6 or whatever “National Championships” (in football, not including gymnastics).

UGAY won the NC in 1980, never before, and never since.

Ga Tech has 4 NCs: 1917, 1928, 1952, and 1990; all approved of by “authorities” outside of the boundaries of North Ave, 10th St, Northside Dr, and the Downtown Connector in the City of Atlanta.

You’ll notice that in this never never land of make believe that UGAY claims at least 5 NCs, one more than Ga Tech. THAT is their main reason for claiming bogus/make believe NCs, they have been fans for only a few years, and believe that UGAY has this “great tradition” of winning football games and championships. They can’t handle reality that, for the most part, UGAY has generally sucked, much like Mississippi State and South Carolina, and have only gotten “good” in the past few years, with a future that looks a lot like the past. For example, UGAY has won the SEC title 11 times in 73 years. From 1933 to 1964 (when Ga Tech left the SEC) UGAY won the SEC 4 times, whereas Ga Tech won it 5 times. You see, UGAY is always trying to “out tradition” Ga Tech, which is the reason for their detatchment from reality.

In short, UGAY’s tradition of winning is trying to be built today, but they all realize that they are doing a rather poor job at it, when compared to the Ga Techs and Tennessees and Alabamas of the past.

By James Holland

October 9, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

Well well!!! Dawg fans… at Valdosta State Blazers we are 5-0 and running for the National Championship using Kids from Georgia and North Florida. Ranked #5 in Div-II. Ga-Southern Eagles are also doing very well thank you with “Georgia Kids”.

By jon

October 9, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

Nothing is wrong with Georgia, they are just a second tier team.

By DunwoodyDawg

October 9, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this

The big question to me is, in the face of mounting evidence, can Mark Richt cut one of his assistance loose? Based on CMRs past performance, I have my doubts.

After watching 2.5 season with Willie Martinez at the defensive helm, I just don’t see that he is cut out to be a DC in the SEC. Now there is plenty of blame to go around for the UT loss. Too many 3 and outs by the offense. The blocked punt killed us.

Overall, the defense has been letting down the Dawg Nation for a few years. We are just giving up too many long demoralizing drives. The “we’re young” excuse just doesn’t cut it with me. Why, if that is the case, were we giving up long drives last year, and the year before.

Hummm, could it be coaching?

By Jeff

October 9, 2007 12:36 PM | Link to this

I agree we need a new D cordinator. Our problem is being ready to play from the get go. Our coaches our to nice and don’t do a good job of getting guys jacked up to play. when a player drops a pass or misses a tackle get in his face. Dooley had E Russell and he got the dogs so fired up they would run through a brick wall for that man. Not sure if David Pollack has any intrest in coaching but we need him to get these guys ready to play. No more Mr. Nice guy!

By Bill W.

October 9, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

Falcon, DJ Shockley struggled splitting time with David Greene and was not run out of town. Folks knew he was a special player and a good person and that his time would come which it did. Quincy Carter never did develop into a good QB, though I dont blame him as much as the regime he played under. Again, he wasn’t run out of town. Matt Stafford does need work and is getting it by more snaps. He is still a young QB with no O line and some receievers that have had probs hanging on to the ball. He will work thru these things and hopefully be the kind of QB Shockley was his senior year. The prob with the Dawgs not winning Saturday was the D line as has been said many times before. They are undersized and inexperienced. That’s the difference right there.

GO DAWGS!!!!

By Ole Dawg

October 9, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this

It seems like we had a lot of the same questions, comments, and conversations last year when we went through the same crisis. This is deja vu. We sucked it up and finished a decent year by UGA standards. Some of you have good technical points about areas we need to improve on and your correct. A refresher course about the pride and history of Georgia Football also needs to be included at the beginning of practice as the poor performers from the previous week prepare to run stadium steps daily.

I’ve been a fan and supporter of this program for almost 40 years and I see two major problems. My biggest concern is we’re losing our proud “tradition” and poor coaching. These of course go hand in hand. There was a time when I never felt we were out of a game, even when we were down big like against UT at the half. I hate to admit it but for the first time ever I gave up Saturday and went about the business of doing other things. I continued listening to the game but couldn’t bring myself to really put my heart into it. We have become mediocre. We are no longer tough. We’ve lost our pride. What happened to the “Junkyard Dawgs” bend but never break. Buck Belue to Lindsey Scott, lightening strikes, never say die! I hang that responsibility squarely on CMR and staff, not the kids. Our players, young or veteran are way to consistently NOT ready to play big time football. Does anyone else subscribe to the theory that most people will become what you expect them to become if you them in the proper environment. Lip service doesn’t cut it. They need to be loved but a little tough love never hurt anyone.

Dooley would never have said “this quarterback is the best I’ve ever coached” before he played a down of SEC foot ball, how much pressure did that put on Stafford? CMR is a good man, with great Character, but I personally have never cared for his coaching “style”, to laid back and unfortunately to nice and not enough emotion. Does anyone else out there consistently question and get frustrated with his decision making during the games. To me he always seems to do the opposite of what I think he should. We play conservative when we need a big play, i.e. down 14 to UT in the first half and elect to run on 3rd and 18 instead of going for the first down. Punt to UT and then we’re down 21-0, I believe that tells our players we don’t believe in you. Leading AU in the 05 game with 7 minutes left in the game. What does he do? Throws 3 straight incompletions instead of trying to play ball control and run out the clock. We lost that game right there, not on the 4th and 10 when Willie’s D gave up the big play. That opportunity should not have been there for AU. These kinds of examples go on and on and on. Those early years in his UGA career we won in spite of ourselves. Everyone’s going to be wrong occasionally but he just doesn’t seem to go with the percentages. He’s not and never has been a “big game coach” in my opinion. He just doesn’t know how to manage a game or the clock when the stakes are high, again just my opinion.

With that said, with this staff we are going to win more than we lose. I’m not suggesting a coaching change, just stating my feelings. This blog is just a place to voice my frustration along with everyone else. Mr. Adams and the biggest supporters of the program have to make those tough decisions. The Gators didn’t settle for mediocrity long, they went and got Myer. It’s just my opinion that with this staff we will stay mired in mediocrity and for us Ole Dawgs that’s just hard to get used to.

I remember when Lewis Grizzard made a famous quote, I would just a’soon kiss a rattlesnake as try and best the Dawgs between the Hedges! I long for the good ole days, but if they don’t return at least I have the memories of them. Remember when the Gators were our whipping boys?Those times have changed for awhile….Let’s keep our chins up, (maybe I’m wrong, I hope so, I will gladly eat my own crow) maybe Richt and Company will wake up/grow up and make us all feel good again….Have a great “Dawg Day” Bulldog Nation!

By Joe

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

Georgia played poorly, no doubt. I’m not sold on Tennessee either, though, and obviously neither is the rest of the nation - we’re still ranked of Tennessee in both polls. Tennessee played like they were fighting for their coach’s job, which they probably were, and they should get all due credit for that. As for the notion their fans have that they’re an elite team, well, they seem to be the only people that think that. We’ve won two SEC championships since their last one in 1998, so I’m not really interested in their assessment of our program. As for Georgia, I believe that some coaching changes are in order, namely receivers coach and special teams. Our receivers drop far too many catchable throws (or simply fall down as we saw Saturday) and this has gone on for far too long. We have problems on kickoff coverage, and that has also gone on for too long. We’re getting punts blocked also.
The state of our offensive line is on the coaches. When we kept getting injury after injury after injury on the OL, why didn’t we oversign that position more than we did ? SEC games are not generally won with 3 freshman OL’s. On offense, we need to go more vertically with the passing game, especially in the 12-15 yard range - and our QB probably would be more comfortable with more of those throws until the OL matures. Why not call a few short vertical passes early in the game so Stafford can find his range early and be more comfortable, rather than the example used on our first offensive series Saturday ? In short, I think that the result Saturday has a lot more to do with us not taking care of our business than with Tennessee. It was a game we should have won, just like last year. It hasn’t been very long ago that we beat these guys 5 out of 6 times. Let’s get our problems solved and get back where we ought to be - on top.

Joseph R. Evans, RPh UGA alum 1978

By BowlDawg

October 9, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

Right on Chip. I was wondering if anyone had any stat on yards after point of contact? That is to say, how much yards to the opponents running backs and/or receivers get after the point that a UGA defenders tries to tackle them. I would bet the number is staggering. In years past the UGA defense has won or kept UGA in games. After the departure of Brian Van Gorder, I have noticed a steady decline in our ability to make good, sound fundamental tackles. It does not matter how young or inexperienced you are. Good tackling should be basic to any defense. I agree with previous, let’s rid ourselves of coaches who were hired because they are MR friend and get someone who is proven. Will Muschamp would love to coach at his alma mater.

By puppydawg

October 9, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

UGAY: NAT’L CHAMPS 1980, THAT’S ALL, something else we haven’t done before or since 1980 is use the success of pi$$ants as a metric for our program.

By DawgFan35

October 9, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

What bothers me is the several games every year we show up not ready to play. That’s coaching, and for two years we have yet to hit Ainge. That is also coaching. Young talented teams are going to have growing pains but be ready to play and coach aggressively.

By Tom

October 9, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

UT took the Dawgs behind the woodshed on Saturday. The problem is our defensive coordinator’s inability to coach. We are predictable, sorely lack fundamental tackling skills, slow to start, undisciplined, lack intensity and incapable of in-game adaptation.

Did anybody else see the Vols offense step up to the line…look at our defense and turn to the sideline where a coach would tell them what play to run? Could Willie’s defense be any more predictable?

I think our O-line looked bad, but I think our D put the offense behind the 8-ball from the beginning. Our defense had the team down by 3 touchdowns so fast we had to abandon any offensive gameplan and just try to score somehow.

Please get rid of Willie.

By BubbaDawg

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

Bottom line is this: It does not matter how good your game plan is if the players do not execute the simple things. Things like tackling, blocking, etc… Football is like any other sport in the fact if you do not have the fundamentals down to a “T”, you can’t win games. Also, players have to play up to their potential. It is not any of the coaches fault. I am a loyal Dawg fan and a Mark Richt fan. He is a wonderful coach and mentor to his players. Coach Martinez had a good game plan, his players just did not execute. Like I said, players have to make plays, and do the simple things. These guys will bounce back. They had a bad day, and Tennessee was playing above their head on Saturday, which is not a good combination. Go Dawgs.

By Dawgbone

October 9, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

Kudos BurtDawg for seeing things the way they are!

Last year I was able to get tickets to the Auburn game when nobody was giving the Dawgs any chances to win. Auburn was #5 and we were coming off losses to Vandy and UK. What happened - Georgia destroyed Auburn. Georgia also had a bye week prior to playing them. UT was in a similar situation here only they were actually favored.

Now, fast forward to 10/27/07 when we play UF. We have the week off (for a change) and although we’ll be underDawgs we should win. Hopeful optimism here. All is not lost….we have the same SEC record as UF ;-o)

DAWGBONE

By boobear

October 9, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

I’m still laughing an hour later about the “6 national championships”!!!!

CLASSIC THUGA fans!!!!

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

By DOG FAN

October 9, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

GA will be lucky to get 2 or 3 more wins this season, TDB!!!

By Dawg Fud

October 9, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this

It is difficult for a young QB to develop at the same time a young offensive line is developing. Everybody cut Stafford some slack. You obviously have no idea what you are writing about. Joe Cox or Blake Barnes as the starter…give me a break! The only person that has anywhere near the amount of talent as Stafford is Logan Gray, and that is due to his ability to move well and pick up yards with his legs.

I support the Dawgs 100 percent. However, suggesting that Cox or Barnes start is simply ludicrous.

Support the team we have, not the one you wish we had. I agree that a much better effort will be needed than was exerted against Tennessee, both by coaches and players.

GO DAWGS!

By HEY PUPPYDAWG

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

If it is “p**” to have FOUR NCs, then what is having only ONE??

Dawgsh!t?

I thought so.

By Ole Dawg

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

BubbaDawg, Tennessee did play lights out but the Dawgs just weren’t ready to play, that’s why they miss tackles, drop balls, etc. It’s called a lack of focus and preparation. Being unprepared has become the norm the last several years. Who’s responsibility is it to focus and prepare the players? With a victory at Tennessee we would have been in the thick of the SEC race, what more do these guys need in the way of motivation? I thought that’s why players came to Georgia, to play big time ball and compete for championships. We haven’t won a game in our division in Forever.

Like I said in a previous post it’s human nature, most people will perform up to the level that’s expected of them. I respect CMR but have to place the responsibility there.

By DecaturDawg

October 9, 2007 1:35 PM | Link to this

Really, when you use the term “UGAY”, it really destroys your credibility. You sound like a junior high kid…or an adult with sexual issues. Let’ drop the gay slurs and keep it to football talk, OK?

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

October 9, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this

Great point about Mack Strong puppydawg.

In 1992 while at the UGA football camp I had the pleasure of meeting him. One of the grounds crew at the Mcwhorter Dorms saw me as I was one of the last to leave. He asked me if I wanted to meet some players of course at 14 I said yes and he took me to meet Mack Strong, Brian Bohannon and Terrell Brandon( TE who never did to much). Ever since then I have been a huge fan of Mack Strong and can say he was a childhood hero of mine. Those days of the early 90’s was when I cut my teeth on UGA football and now John Kasay is the lone ranger from those teams still active. Its funny how those players never remember those things but as a kid at that time was one of the biggest moments in my life.

Thank you Mack for your hard work her at UGA and your professionalism in the NFL. I certainly have enjoyed watching you all of these years.

And if anyone was at that camp we where ‘DA Bears and won the Super Bowl. Best memory as a child was making the winning catch in the “Big Game”. Those where the days!

By georgiagirl

October 9, 2007 1:44 PM | Link to this

ROCKY T and the rest of the football fans on this blog, the season is not over and TENN you still have to face USC, KENTUCKY, ARKANSAS and BAMA. So we will see how your season ends. And calling UGA a second tier team, hey you should know about that because you are right there with us. Every team in the SEC EAST has at least one lost. And for you TENN fans, your last two season have not been top tier, what was the name of the team you play in the bowl game. You know the one who said they showed that the SEC was nothing, I remember it was PENN STATE 20 TENN 10 and your record last year was 9-4, just like us, and 2005 was 5-6. So your no where close to top tier. And your season is 3-2 right now with some good hard games coming your way. So you would really wait and see how far you get first.

And I am a true Dawgs fan and I always will be, we got our butts kick, but hey we did it to TENN, poor Casey never could beat UGA, even with one arm tied behind his back. So all you fans that call UGA a second tier really need to read the sports news more often. Nine FLA player arrest on felony charges,(tied with TX) its like a bunch of church goers throwing trash back and forth. I’m sure glad that the fans that I’m around don’t talk this much trash. The only team running the table is LSU. But I love football and GO DAWGS.

By AZ Dawg

October 9, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this

The problem is recuiting. You can’t start over every three or four years on the offensive or defensive line. We should be playing a mix of juniors and seniors at those positions. Until we learn to bring in linemen every year, we will continue to have these kinds of problems. It’s really a shame, because we should really have a good team this year and a great one next year. The young O-line may cost us both. We need to hope that Stafford hangs around his senior year so he’ll have juniors and seniors blocking for him. When this happened a few years back, CMR promised it wouldn’t happen again, but here we are.

By Jamie

October 9, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

Even though I’m a true bulldog fan, the “dogs” should not be ranked at all. Their play on Saturday was terrible to say the least. I hold the coaches accountable for not preparing the team as they should. Yes…Joe Cox should have been brought into the game. Let’s face it folks, Matt Stafford is not the quarterback we all thought he was going to be. He is very inconsistent. A good quarterback overcomes adversity such as a young O’line. We just reached into our pockets and handed TN our a*.

By Jimmy dawg

October 9, 2007 1:48 PM | Link to this

Coach Richt will recruit the best players in the world. We don’t have to worry about the academics like other schools, so we should win these games. We will beat FL because they are down and we will beat GT because all they care about is school. WE CARE ABOUT WINNING FOOTBALL GAMES AT UGA, THAT IS ALL!!! If we can bring in some more studs like Odell, Charles Grant, and company than we will win our next national championship! It will come my fellow dawg fans, it will come. Whether it be N. Ga, S. Ga, JUCO, Prison, we will get the best players and win ballgames!!!!

Ya hear me! GOOOOOO DAWWWWWWGGGSSS!! STICK THEM!!!

By puppydawg

October 9, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this

Hey me, I didn’t say that having 4 NC’s was “p**”. All I’m saying is that we don’t care how many NC’s GT has and we do not compare our successes, or lack thereof, to those of an inferior program like Tech’s, aka pi$$ants.

By Alpha Dog

October 9, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this

It is the job of the coaching staff to have the team prepared. If they are not making the tackles or get caught out of position, that is because the coaches did not have them prepared.

execution is a by product of preparation.

Fundamentals are taught, yes by the coaching staff, and these kids are going to do what they are taught.

By the end of the season, we will see what this coaching staff is really bringing to the table.

By Upstate SC

October 9, 2007 2:04 PM | Link to this

Ole DAWG 1240 post. That was the most sensible post I have read in a long time. I agree 100%. I live in the Clemson belt of S Carolina and consequently associate with a number of them. One of my coworkers said it best yesterday. I quote ” The Dawgs used to be feared, even when they were not the best team, other teams feared them and their nasty hitting. Over the past couple years teams no longer seem respectful of that.” Now mind you I reminded him that Clemson isn’t exactly all there either and he agreed. My point is what has happened to those type of players? Has Florida taken all of them? Damn I hope a few are left, we need them. GO DAWGS!

By puppydawg

October 9, 2007 2:04 PM | Link to this

Wow, Lowcountry, you’re still a kid yourself if you were just 14 in ‘92. Let’s just say that I’ve got 2+ decades on ya. I’m glad that story conjured up a good memory for you.

By FANDAWG

October 9, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

INSTEAD OF FREE WILLIE, FIRE WILLIE. CMR needs to really think of his options and find a new DC.

By HEY PUPPYDAWG

October 9, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

How is having FOUR NCs “inferior” to having only ONE????

By sameoledawg

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

Year in, year out, UGA gets the “picks of litter” in one of the best recruiting states in the country. UGA is deep at every position on the field no matter what any of you say. UGA is literally choking on the money its program generates. And what happens? Another average year. Look at what other schools such as Boise State, USF, Rutgers, can do with a fraction of the resources. It’s past time to let the state of Georgia have another choice in 1-A college Football.

By G

October 9, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

Forget x’s and o’s this is about who wants it more.It was like we were walking and the vols were running.Look at last years cocktail party and the bowl game, both games we didnt show up until the second half. And what about the Sugar bowl vs West Va. Go Dawgs

By Wide Open

October 9, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

Akeem Dent needs to start. Darius Dewberry should be pouring Gatorade on the sidelines.

By reasonablefan

October 9, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

What all Ga fans should be looking at is not how good this years team is because if you are a fan at all you knew it would be tough this year with all the young players we had to play. What you should look at is the things that have been there even in the years we had the experienced players. Like poor tackling, like the inability to get 1 yard when we need it with a run, the poor blocking on the O-line and the defensive scheme where we do not attack, seldom blitz and our D backs play let them catch the ball and then hit them hard. Also our lack of quick passes or inovative screens to combat the other teams blitzes. Just watch LSU or Florida on all of the above points. I hate to point to them but they are the ones winning championships. That said, quit whinning about Coach Richt. He is the reason we are a competitive program. But the rest of the staff need some asses kicked. And some philosophy adjusted.

By TN-UGA Dog

October 9, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

Fire Willie Bring back Brian Vangorder.JYD

By UT/VU Fan

October 9, 2007 2:38 PM | Link to this

“…Tennessee’s utter domination of Georgia this past Saturday.”

I loved watching Saturday’s game and just thinking about all the “talk” coming from UGA fans all year. I thought Stafford and Co. were going to destroy Tennessee? I thought there wasn’t a chance in H*ll that UT would win that game? Man, weren’t you guys wrong! That must have hurt, big time!!! And don’t think you’re going to squeak by with an easy win this weekend either. Don’t forget what happened that last time you Dawg fans played Vandy. We’re in for a good game!!!

By Ol Ball Coach

October 9, 2007 2:41 PM | Link to this

At least we all agree that Jeff Schultz is a hack.

By Randy Mccloud

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

should have used cox at qb sat couldn’t have done no worse more screens on outside and in… more slant passes did we even throw to tight end??/

By puppydawg

October 9, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

Hey me, if you are trying to convince me that 4 > 1, you can stop now. I already know that. Again, and for the last time, you should understand just 3 simple things: (1) We don’t care how many NC’s Tech has. (2) Believe me when I say that Tech is NOT the yardstick by which we set our goals. (3) Like it or not, Tech’s football program is inferior to Georgia’s. Over and out.

By Wayz

October 9, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

UT put together a complete 60 minute game on Saturday. UT hasn’t looked that good on both sides of the ball for an entire game since that citrus bowl with Michigan a few years back. It will probably be another few years before they put together another complete game.

UGA looked bad on both sides both sides of the ball. Which is hard to explain considering the depth of the talent on the team. Why can’t this tremendous pool of talent perform? I’m leaning toward coaching as the problem.

By gator the dog catcher

October 9, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

Cuz, SunDawg, JamesD, 2N4Years, Altamaha, Kalamazoo - Less than 1 week until the Jacksonville Convention rules come into play again. Let’s have a blast this year boys!

By UFownsUGA

October 9, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this

anyone that says UGA will beat UF because they are down is a fool. Yes UF lost to Auburn on a last second field goal but the Gators took it to the best team in the country for 58 minutes and let me point this out to you ignorant fools UT beat you 35-14. Florida beat Ut 59-20. I doubt any of you know simple math so dont worry about figuring out who’s “down” you’ll see in Jacksonville like you always do. Thats not going to change anytime soon. florida has better and younger players a better coach a better Sophmore QB and so on.

By uga-brave

October 9, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

kids follow coaches they either fear or respect. i dont think CMR evokes either of those responses.

there lies one of the biggest problems. what is MARK RICHT? we all know he has integrity and is a good man, no doubt. the thing that scares me about him is i just dont think he is that QUICK. has trouble making snap decisions and evaluating talent.

there was always tension between him and BVG, BVG saved his bacon for a couple of years. when BVG said addios richt made the easy lazy decision of hiring his buddy. little WILLY has been an unmitigated diaster.

hey it all goes uphill. if CMR cant see he made a mistake by now, how do you expect him to see short term deficencies. once again it comes down to having an ability to dicern, one which CMR lacks.

georgia has the talent always had and always will.

By PUPPYDAWG CAN'T DO SIMPLE MATH

October 9, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this

That is why he believes a football program that has produced A SINGLE National Champion is “better” than a program that has produced FOUR National Champions.

Need I remind him that Georgia Tech’s last National Championship was in 1990, whereas UGA’s was in 1980 - meaning Ga Tech has had a National Champion more recent than UGA?

What will all the UGA fans do when Ga Tech has another National Championship (making it FIVE) before Georgia manages it’s SECOND? Will Ga Tech still be “inferior”?

Question: Does Ole Miss claim UGA has an “inferior” football program, compared to their own?

Because that’s the same as UGA claiming Ga Tech’s football program is “inferior” to their own. It’s pure craziness!!!

So, any fans of other teams reading this blog, just be aware that UGA fans are detached from reality, something us Tech people have known for a long time, and UT and Flordia fans are beginning to realize. There’s really no talking to them sensibly.

By Disgusted

October 9, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

Enjoy the Music City Bowl, Dawg fans. Or maybe you’ll get lucky and get to stay home for the Peach Bowl. It couldn’t have happened to a more deserving group of insufferable blowhards.

By td

October 9, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

name 1 player in Georgia’s top 22 that would start for LSU, Florida, and even Tennessee? I’m just asking.

By IhateRedNeckFans

October 9, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

After reading this blog, I cannot believe the number of ignorant Red necks that want Mark Richt’s head on a platter. I guess two SEC championships are not worth anything. Hey, UGA will not play for the SEC championship this year. I can’t believe all of these Red Necks say that UGA will loose to Auburn, Kentucky, Florida and Tech. I seriously doubt that they will be underdogs in any of these games, including Florida. Mark Richt is not a good coach, but a great coach. I doubt that he will lose any of the remaining games. Sorry UGA red necks, your team will not be in a BCS bowl game. You may have to call the suicide hotline. If the UGA red necks want to fire Mark Richt, here are some suggested replacements: (1) Lloyd Carr - He has won a national championship. (2) Chan Gailey - For some strange unknown reason NFL teams think he can coach or can act in Chunky Soup commercials. I have seen him coach and seen some of his commercials. He is terrible at both. (3) Mike Stoops of Arizona - He is the brother of Oklahoma coach, Bob Stoops. Bob knows football. Mike does not have a clue about coaching. (4) Ed Ogeron - This guy cannot coach Ole Miss. He is not related to any good coaches and is too fat and ugly to act in commercials. (5) Charlie Wiess - This guy is a great coach, just ask him. UGA Fans face the facts, you have a great coach!

By Tony

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

Ole Dawg you sound like myself. See post 12:01pm by Tony

By BCR

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

Overconfidence like most UGA students and alumni.

By georgiagirl

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

Tech you just keep losing too. So I guess your not a great team after all.

Go Dawgs!!!!!!!!!

By Chase

October 9, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

td, anyone of UGA’s three TB’s @ FLA…Sean Bailey @ TENN…Mikey Henderson returning punts @ LSU

By Dorsey Hill

October 9, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

td,

That’s kind of a stupid question because you might have a DT that would start for UT or UF but then LSU has Glenn Dorsey so he doesn’t make the list. There are a number of people that would start at one or the other but wouldn’t necessarily be the better than all 3. So since your “just asking”, ask a better question, stupid.

As far as players that I think would be starters for all 3, I would say:

Southerland Mimbs Coutu Mikey Henderson (Punt Returner) Ellerbe would probably find a spot with each too
Even though Lump can’t block worth a damn he’s probably a more talented runner than Foster, Hester or that guy UF has that they rarely play because he sucks and fumbles at critical times.
Each of these teams would love to have R. Jones although he may not be a starter yet because of his youth.

By Dawgs Have 6 Natinal Champs

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

Here it is 1980 - I hope nobody disputes that 1942 - Linkenhouse Poll #1 1946 - The Williamson Poll #1 1927 Boand & Poling Polls #1 1968 The Linkenthouse Poll #1 1943 Everyone knows, and it has been written that if not for the war, this team would have won the National Championship.

That’s 6 Bulldog National Championships!

By Franklin

October 9, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

Do any of you fools know what UGA football is all about????

WINNING GAMES, we are not an academic institution like the North Avenue Trade School… We are a Football Factory who wins SEC ballgames. Bring in thugs, felons, and criminoles who will major in ‘restaurant management’ and we will consistantely beat the Florida, tenn and GT’s of the world. That is the only way to our next championship, and I CMR knows that! Look where he came from. Bobby Bowden’s school and FSU knows how to win titles.

Give it time and CMR will bring us hungry dawg fans another title to be proud of. GO DAWGS!

By Disgusted

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

This Dusty must be as dumb as a fence post. If the children absorb the home lesson that education isn’t that important and that they must go to school merely to satisfy the requirements of the law, what difference does it make how good or how well-trained the teachers are? It seems that redneck Republicans must always have somebody to blame for educational problems—the teachers, the government, the legal prohibition against using tax money to fund religious schools, bureaucrats. Of course, they themselves are absolutely blameless. So we get ridiculous legislation like No Child Left Behind to try to punish the schools. A hint: when the horse has collapsed in the ditch, beating it will not help.

By Joey A

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

PUPPYDAWG CAN’T DO SIMPLE MATH, grow up! Georgia Tech? Do they actually still play football there? So what about your 4 NC’s! You play in the …”wait a minute, what is that conference”, oh the ACC. GT sucks! for cryin out loud, you play in a pathetic panzy conference. The only time you experience a real game is when GT goes out of conference. I am already sick of hearing you. Why don’t you Tech fans go get your own blog where you can fantasize over having Reggie Ball back at qb. He was supposed to be the second coming of Christ wasn’t he?

By 6 Natinal Champs, but ONLY ONE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

October 9, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

Thanks for proving my point about UGA fans being detatched from reality.

Yes, the “Linkenhouse” poll you cite IS disputable (besides, it’s “Litkenhous”), as are all the others.

UGA has ONE undisputed National Championship.

Face reality, or continue to look stupid.

By GADAWG47

October 9, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

Our problems start at the coaching position. Our players were not ready to play football Sat afternoon. It was like they had just stepped out of a 10:00pm movie. I am not putting all the blame on CMR, but you have to jump start your players before a big game its your job. We have a young team and I hope one of our young players will step up and become a leader. It looks like Moreno is letting his actions speak louder than his words, I wish our O-line was doing the same.

By Kimbo

October 9, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

What’s wrong with the Dawgs? Two words “Willie Martinez”. Why in the world has he been able to stay this long???

By FLA GATOR

October 9, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this

Dawg fans make me laugh. They are a whinning bunch. GET THIS THROUGH YOUR STUPID HEADS, YOU LOST TO TENNESSEE BECAUSE THEY ARE A BETTER TEAM, PERIOD. YOU ARE NOT NEARLY AS GOOD AS YOU THINK YOU ARE. AND FLORIDA WILL CRUSH YOU!!!!!

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

October 9, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

I hate redneck fans:

I guess 2 SEC Titles is not enough? Well here’s my problem with that argument. It had been 22 years since we could lay claim to any championship. We then turn around and win another one 3 years later. This is supposed to pacify Bulldog nation? Again the warning signs are flashing right in front of us..7 SEC East loses, lack of interior depth on the lines, Lack of skill players on the outside and continually abismal coaching in big games. I again am not content to watch UGA Football be the Atlanta Braves of football, good enough to win 85-90 games and keep your attention but not good enough to win it all.

Keep your blind allegiance folks but don’t call the ones with the blinders off less of a fan or rednecks. That will not win you alot of arguments.

By MORE OF THE SAME

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

What… no more weedeaters falling out of the sky ? Please someone say it aint so!!

By Ant Dawg

October 9, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

I’m sure that most of what I say has already been said by my predecesors…however, it seemed first and foremost that we were outschemed. How else can you explain such a sloppy execution on a gimmick play, and the receiver was as open as the Grand Canyon?!! The only gimmick-like play UGA has run in years (long deliberate play action toss) looked embarrassing in the SC game.

This is my main problem….where are all of these 4-5 star recruits from these acclaimed classes from the past few years?? Why is it that there is little continuity (i.e. Production) on both the Offensive and Defensive lines? Why has Brandon Miller (god bless him) turned out to be such a disappointment this year?

I feel like there is blame to go around really, but until this line solidifies, you have to give Stafford somewhat of a pass. He does still have the touch of a fingerless man, but he’s got a cannon and the “testicular fortitude” needed for the position.

Honestly Dawg Nation, we knew this year was going to be a drop off to a certain extent. Believe it or not, the SEC is still not an impossibility. Let’s not burn the house down just yet.

By TO JOEY A

October 9, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

Peach Bowl, since 1993:

January 2, 1993 North Carolina 21 Mississippi State 17 December 31, 1993 Clemson 14 Kentucky 13 January 1, 1995 North Carolina State 28 Mississippi State 24 December 30, 1995 Virginia 34 Georgia 27 December 28, 1996 LSU 10 Clemson 7 January 2, 1998 Auburn 21 Clemson 17 December 31, 1998 Georgia 35 Virginia 33 December 30, 1999 Mississippi State 17 Clemson 7 December 29, 2000 LSU 28 Georgia Tech 14 December 31, 2001 North Carolina 16 Auburn 10 December 31, 2002 Maryland 30 Tennessee 3 January 2, 2004 Clemson 27 Tennessee 14 December 31, 2004 Miami (Florida) 27 Florida 10 December 30, 2005 LSU 40 Miami (Florida) 3 December 30, 2006 Georgia 31 Virginia Tech 24

You’ll notice that the ACC has won 8, and the SEC has won 7.

If the ACC is so poor, how is it FSU beat Alabama, but all UGA could do is manage a tie?

Sure, LSU beat the stuffing out of Va Tech, but LSU could beat the stuffing out of most anybody, especially UGA, something you will experience when the two 2nd best teams in the SEC (Auburn and Florida) beat the stuffing out of the “Dawgs”.

Maybe we’ll all get a taste of a “Super Peach Bowl” if Boston College and LSU meet up for the National Championship.

By john

October 9, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

If you are calling the shots and you really want to have an elite football program you go out and get a Nick Saban. If you are calling the shots and you want to pacify your unruly fanatics you go and get a Mark Richt. Which do you think will be #1 first? Who would Las Vegas favor? You bet your sweet a$$ they would. Isn’t this internet great? We can just sit here and pound on these a*******holes when they don’t do their job and there’s nothing they can do about it. But you know they hate it.

By Mr. Rogers

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

Hi do you like college football? I do too! I like to see all my teams play fairly Dont you? Its all about being Nice just like Uga Coach Mark Richt! Do you like him? I do too! He plays nice he doesnt try to score too much ,only to get a win, thats so nice. Dont you think? Can you say cover 2? Thats nice ! Can you say nickel? I have one in my pocket Do you? Can you say dancing bear cubs as in the Georgia defense. Ther ya go I knew you could! Heres a word I bet you can say .. Vanderbilt.. ok thats real nice ! You can shorten that word too ! Can you say Vandy.. ok.. Can you say Beat Vandy? What do you mean you’re not sure? Can you please try and I’ll see ya Tomorrow!

By Paul The Vol

October 9, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

I was at the game and I thought Georgia looked like a team that had four weeks of practice followed by six straight games. They looked tired and flat and a step behind. Tennessee, on the other hand, looked like a team desparate for a win and coming off a bye week. I’ve heard coaches discuss the negative effect on a team after playing five straight weeks and I am surprised that CMR didn’t mention this.

By Russ

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

I would not blame the Tennessee loss on the coaches. UGA does not have the expierence, size, or strength to go match UT on the front lines.

The reason we got whooped in order:

1. Our front 7 could not stop the run. They were man handled. UT DE man handled both our Tackles repeatedly. Their 235 lb RB, Foster, was faster then out 195 lb Safety. We did not have the horses on Defense. Their strength (smash mouth football) is our weakness.

2. O Line was dominated almost as bad as the D Line. Stafford did not have a lot of time but usually had enough. Where they are awful is run blocking. Our line never gets any penetration on 3rd and short plays. We got all these great RBs with no blocking. It is unfortunate we have 3 guys who should be starting as seniors on the OL but all had career ending knee surgeries. That hurts when 3 guys have career ending injuries at one position….b/c of this we are stuck with starting 2 freshmen and JUCO transfer.

3. Matt Stafford……Stafford has alot of physical talent but still plays like his freshman year before the Auburn, GT, & VT victory run. If he struggles at all vs. Vanderbilt…Cox better be in by halftime. I understand loyalty but at some point people must be help accountable. He is on pace to set the SEC’s all time interception record if Richt & Bobo allow it.

I would play Cox some vs. Vandy no matter what. If Stafford is flustered vs. UF at least Cox would have gotten his feet wet. Remember, Cox was the QB Spurrier wanted to turn around USC. Spurrier is no dummy, there must be somthing more to Cox’s game.

By ButWhyyyyy?

October 9, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this

You DAWGS fans are some funny folk. You have more stories than Dr. Seuss about why you team SUCKS! Maybe because most of you that are Dawgs fans have a reading level of Dr.Seuss.

Do you realize that dating back to last years loss to Tennessee the Dawgs are 8-6.

Did you ever consider the fact that maybe Mr. Nice Guy Richt isn’t that great of not only an evaluator of talent but a coach.

It usually takes a coach 3 years to get his recruits and system in place. His best year, 13-1 in 02’, was laden with Jim Donnan’s players!!!

The Dawgs will be lucky to duplicate the 9-4 from last season with Florida, Auburn, Kentucky and Tech still left to play.

What will be your excuses then for why consistant top 10 recruiting classes can’t perform on the field. Maybe it’s the coaching they receive when they get there.

UGA is not in the class of LSU or Florida. They may, at best, be in the lower tier of the Vols (35-14) and the up-n-coming Gamecocks (16-12) and Wildcats (?). Then you still have the Jekyll and Hyde Tigers(?).

By my count that put’s them somewhere around 6th or 7th of the twelve SEC teams. Good, not so much…

Your yearly letdowns based on high expectations are faults of your own. There’s always next year and we have only reached the midpoint of the season…

By Paul The Vol

October 9, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this

To Joseph R. Evans, RPh UGA alum 1978:

Regarding your comment “In short, I think that the result Saturday has a lot more to do with us not taking care of our business than with Tennessee.”

How do explain away the other loses to SEC East teams? Georgia not taking care of even more business? The fact is that Georgia has now lost 3 of 4 to Tennessee - what does that say about Georgia’s program?

By BigGaDaddy

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

I think that defense is the main problem and that causes Stafford to push a little. No offensive line is very good when the other team knows that you have to pass. I am tired of everyone piling on the dawgs and talking about how bad they suck. The same people that are ready to fold the whole program this week, are the ones that were ready to give them a national championship after the second half of the OLe Miss game. A true fan is there when your team plays good and when they play bad. A lot fans use we when we win and they when they lose. They should become Tech fans.

By champ

October 9, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this

The bottom line is…the Dawgs will never win a national championship under Coach Richt. In order to win the National Championship your head coach and his staff must have a sawger about themselves and their program. They must demonstrate to the players “WE’RE TO GOOD TO LOSE TO ANYBODY” and “EVERY YEAR WE’RE GOING TO THE SHIP”. AS a grad. we don’t have that in our leadership. Coach is a great christian guy and you will never hear about that or see that in his character. Martinez should have been gone a long time ago.

By ButWhyyyyy?

October 9, 2007 6:21 PM | Link to this

Here are some interesting regular season stats since Richt took over in 01’.

Vs. SEC East: 20-12 Vs. SEC West: 17-4

Now what really strikes me is what the Dawgs record is against arguably the best 2 teams in each division over that time.

Florida: 1-5 Tennessee: 4-3 LSU: 1-1 Auburn: 3-3

Now that is a 9-12 record but I’ll go one further since Georgia fans should be resigned to the fact that Florida OWNS them. That is an 8-7 record against the supposed best in each division.

That is more the reason why the Peach Bowl is the ONLY Bowl Dawgie fans should strive to make every year. It makes for an eventful New Years Eve.

1980 was a long time ago. Lower those expectations and you might just enjoy the season…

By Defense Expert

October 9, 2007 7:14 PM | Link to this

The problem is Willie Martinez. Fire Willie Martinez!! Fire Willie Martinez!! Send Willie Martinez back to the coconut farm in Miami.

By DawgGoneBad

October 10, 2007 7:24 AM | Link to this

Fire Martinez? Come on people lets really look at things. I hear everyone complaining about how bad everything is not just the defense? I was at the game on Saturday and when we left the game UGA had three first downs and a whopping forty one yards of total offense? Looks to me like it was more than just Martinez that caused our team a game. Everyone I have talked to has said they need to fire the D coordinator, linebackers coach, special teams coach, receivers coach, and our offensive coordinator isn’t looking to great either? If we have so many problems with the staff them maybe it is time to look at the cause for all these issues? Everything is on the head coach, he picked all the coaches and he stands behind them. What if our head coach has peaked? What if we have seen the best he has to offer to the program? Maybe we should all sit back and look at the whole problem instead of trying to blame one small piece.

By georgiagirl

October 10, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this

FLA GATOR AND BUTWHY???

Let’s see Auburn that lost to Miss State beat you and LSU just play around with you. And the Ol Ball coach is coming to beat you. The 9 players arrest for felonies on the FLA team, you are now tied with TX. Good job. Before the Ol Ball coach FLA was nothing. So, you calling Georgia fans low class is bulls!!! and we will see if Tebow has to keep on carrying your team on his shoulder. BUTWHY?????????? GET IT STRAIGHT FLA/GA 1-5 TENN/GA 4-3 LSU/GA 2-2 AUBURN/GA 3/2 And since FLA owns GA, I guess AUBURN owns Fla. yes Maybe you will get lucky and make the peach bowl. The kicker from AUBURN said Hi.

By Frustrated Dawg

October 10, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this

The problem is that we play Defense like a bunch of pussies. There’s no motor. There’s no aggression. WE DON’T SCARE ANYONE!!! For the last five years I’ve been so frustrated watching UGA play defense. We don’t get after anybody. We sit back in a zone and play the “bend but don’t break” type of defense. WHY?!? We have superior athletes, but if I were a high school athlete or if my son was a scholarship player I would run, not walk, away from UGA. It’s a place where superior athletes go to become mediocre athletes. I’m sorry to say it, but CMR and the rest of the coaching staff don’t appear to create an expectation that commands the players to play above their potential. Just look at the top talent that hasn’t yet lived up to the hype: Stafford, Miller, Lumpkin, Kelin Johnson, Weston, Asher Allen, CJ Byrd, etc. Any one of these guys could be an impact player, but there doesn’t seem to be any kind of drive to accel. No desire to play beyond their potential.

Bottom line is that this is a coaching problem. Not a talent problem, not a “we’re too young” problem, A COACHING PROBLEM! This nice guy image is really getting on my nerves. Football is not a nice guy sport. It’s a rip your head off, spit in your face, assault your sister sport. If you can’t play with passion, emotion, enthusiasm, or aggression then come mow my lawn. That’s all your good for.

By Frustrated Dawg

October 10, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

The problem is that we play Defense like a bunch of pussies. There’s no motor. There’s no aggression. WE DON’T SCARE ANYONE!!! For the last five years I’ve been so frustrated watching UGA play defense. We don’t get after anybody. We sit back in a zone and play the “bend but don’t break” type of defense. WHY?!? We have superior athletes, but if I were a high school athlete or if my son was a scholarship player I would run, not walk, away from UGA. It’s a place where superior athletes go to become mediocre athletes. I’m sorry to say it, but CMR and the rest of the coaching staff don’t appear to create an expectation that commands the players to play above their potential. Just look at the top talent that hasn’t yet lived up to the hype: Stafford, Miller, Lumpkin, Kelin Johnson, Weston, Asher Allen, CJ Byrd, etc. Any one of these guys could be an impact player, but there doesn’t seem to be any kind of drive to accel. No desire to play beyond their potential.

Bottom line is that this is a coaching problem. Not a talent problem, not a “we’re too young” problem, A COACHING PROBLEM! This nice guy image is really getting on my nerves. Football is not a nice guy sport. It’s a rip your head off, spit in your face, assault your sister sport. If you can’t play with passion, emotion, enthusiasm, or aggression then come mow my lawn. That’s all your good for.

By Frustrated Dawg

October 10, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

The problem is that we play Defense like a bunch of pussies. There’s no motor. There’s no aggression. WE DON’T SCARE ANYONE!!! For the last five years I’ve been so frustrated watching UGA play defense. We don’t get after anybody. We sit back in a zone and play the “bend but don’t break” type of defense. WHY?!? We have superior athletes, but if I were a high school athlete or if my son was a scholarship player I would run, not walk, away from UGA. It’s a place where superior athletes go to become mediocre athletes. I’m sorry to say it, but CMR and the rest of the coaching staff don’t appear to create an expectation that commands the players to play above their potential. Just look at the top talent that hasn’t yet lived up to the hype: Stafford, Miller, Lumpkin, Kelin Johnson, Weston, Asher Allen, CJ Byrd, etc. Any one of these guys could be an impact player, but there doesn’t seem to be any kind of drive to accel. No desire to play beyond their potential.

Bottom line is that this is a coaching problem. Not a talent problem, not a “we’re too young” problem, A COACHING PROBLEM! This nice guy image is really getting on my nerves. Football is not a nice guy sport. It’s a rip your head off, spit in your face, assault your sister sport. If you can’t play with passion, emotion, enthusiasm, or aggression then come mow my lawn. That’s all your good for.

By FLA DAWG

October 10, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

Florida, Auburn and Kentucky will beat us. Vandy and Ga. Tech could go either way. Troy is the only certain win. How depressing is that!? Stop blaming the players. We have highly recruited guys all over the field. The coaches are mediocre at best.

By ButWhyyyyy?

October 10, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

georgiagirl…

Are you a UGA graduate. Arithmetic and comprehension still seem a bit tough for you.

1st off, I said regular season stats. Dawgies have only played LSU 3 times since 01’. They are 1-1 in the regular season with another victory in the 05’ SEC Championship game. Also, they are 3-3 against Auburn since 01’. Point of the matter, UGA is 10-12 against the best of the SEC since Richt took over. A little math for you, .455 winning percentage. That’s lees than .500 in case you didn’t know. .500 usually equates to average.

And, what relevance does Florida beating Auburn have on a conversation about UGA? Does it make you feel better to direct a blog towards someone other than your less than average SEC team? Maybe Georgia should consider a change to the ACC.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss

Try it…

By milledgevilledawg

October 11, 2007 12:18 AM | Link to this

You can’t blame the players for all the problems, Willie’s got to go. You CANNOT Stay in zone. you CANN’T run the ball on 3rd and long and stop with the swing pass every other play. Where’s the Bobo from tech and the bowl game from last year. start playin to win and stop playin to just beat the other team we might even run the score up Georgia can play with any D-1 school lets see it. So lets hunker down dawgs

By djrick

October 11, 2007 12:32 AM | Link to this

it amazes me that the dawgs have lost two games and everybody wants to know what is wrong—southern cal lost to a team that was 40 points underdogs-louisville has lost— oklahoma has lost—florida has lost twice—auburn has lost twice—whats wrong?—nothing is wrong except that it is hard to win every game—georgia will rebound and somewhere down the road willwin a sec title and compete for a national title—just like all these other teams will do the same—the people that get on these blogs need to get a life—if you don’t like the dawgs or coach richt find yourself another team or two—but the same thing will happen no matter who you pull for—you win some you lose some—go dawgs and do the best you can—brighter days are ahead—sorry we have so many idiot fans

By zone1atl

October 11, 2007 12:37 AM | Link to this

From a gator point of view this is uga we talkin’ bout! why is anyone surprised?

By Nor-x Dawg

October 11, 2007 3:09 AM | Link to this

Martinez made Phatt Phil look like an offensive genuis especially on that one 53(?) yard TD pass. The defense wasn’t even in the same time zone. Anybody calling for Coach Richt to be fired are out of their collective minds, must be Tech fans. Martinez on the other needs to go. Fire Martinez!

By Better Defense with vangorder

October 12, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this

Fire willie , bring back Brian Vangorder(Junk Yard Dawg)

By Cullowheedawg

October 14, 2007 11:28 PM | Link to this

it was a lot better, especially seeing some emotion, which we have not had. seems like the first half is always a bit slow == may get a drive but theN NOTHERINg GUESS we need the half time talk to start with.
thats enough cullowheedawg