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By JimmyG

October 15, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

Chip - I would like to say some things about the passing game. As coach Richt pointed out, as I saw, and what most football savy people saw is Stafford only made a few bad throws in this game. Bill King and 98% of the bandwagon Georgia fans on here make it seem as if he cant hit a barn from 3 feet away. Georgia dropped at least 8 balls against Vandy 4 of which hit them in the numbers and 2 in perfect stride. However, I don’t blame the dropped balls solely on Matthew or the receivers. If you pay attention to the game which most on here don’t, you will notice UGA constantly changing two or three receivers every play and they also seem to give them certain series. I don’t mind keeping fresh legs in there that can be a good thing at times. But it seems to me Georgia plays about 10 different guys a game at the receiver position. The guys never have time to get in the flow of the game without coming out, and therefore Mattew never knows who is going to be in the game, and he doesn’t have the advantage of a go to guy. How is he supposed to have timing? The NFL teams only keep five receivers on an active roster, most good college teams only play four guys a game. Georgie as two of the top five receivers in SEC history yardage wise: Edwards and Gibson. Both of these guys were around at the start of the Richt era which also happens to be when Georgia had their best team (2002) and their best offensive year. Then it became Gibson and Brown, Georgia still put up really good offensive numbers and both guys got drafted. Please help educate the readers on here and hopefully our coaching staff by pointing out the constant changing of players at the receiver position is disrupting the offense and in paticular the pass play timing.

By flightdocdawg

October 15, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

I too would be shocked if TBrown isn’t toting the ball in Jacksonville. Nevertheless, I think the most important returner from injury will be Marcus Washington. Hopefully the lay off hasn’t made his tackling rusty.

By Rick S

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

I agree with your comments and analogy on the landscape of College Football as it is today especially with historically lower echlon teams entering into the higher echlon and vice versa. I believe alot of this is due to recruiting and I am proud that The University of Georgia is able to consistently be in the “Top Ten” in recruiting classes but I am disappointed to see how many good High School players who are offered a chance to play for the “In-State University”, i.e. University of Georgia elect to leave and play for an “Out-of-State” University. Where is your state pride and loyalty?

By SuwaneeDawg

October 15, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this

Chip - I agree about the logo dancing thing, way too big a deal. However, not putting words in CMR’s mouth but he was probably thinking it’s fine for other teams to do that but his guys are going to act like they’ve been there before. Also, I was there as well and the guys started where Coutu was standing, it migrated to the 50 and stopped. Maybe that’s why it ticked him off. Still - not that big a deal in my eyes either.

I wasn’t fortunate enough to meet either of the Kesslers (Alec graduated the year before I got to UGA) but he’s one of those guys I’ve never heard a negative word about. He’s always sounded like the classiest of class acts. Many prayers to his family.

By DawgHare

October 15, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this

I couldn’t agree more about Alec. What a tragic loss. Hopefully we will see a tribute to him in the “SEC 75 Years of Character” stories during football telecasts (as well as a tribute to the late Lisa Coole, another outstanding former UGA student-athlete who died young, though they may have shown one on her already and I missed it).

As for the stomping, I disagree that Richt is being inconsistent. It’s not like him to criticize a team following a loss, as if to say, “If we don’t want them stomping on our ‘G’ we should win the game.”

But I do agree that while such behavior by Georgia athletes can be construed as rubbing it in and Richt certainly wouldn’t want that, his displeasure had more to do with the fact that it was Vanderbilt. And he knew as well as anyone that if not for that gift fumble by Vandy late in the fourth quarter it would have been Vandy having a midfield celebration at game’s end.

By GradyGrad96

October 15, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

hey Chip, Nice blog. It was Vandy that was jumping all over the midfield G last year in Athens. I was at that game. I was disgusted by the game and the celebration. And the Vandy team didn’t go to meet UGA players at midfield. After the field goal, the entire team sprinted to the G and started jumping up and down on it. Vandy coaches didn’t say a friggin thing. I was more annoyed that our players and coaches said not one word. Granted I think teams should show class in winning and losing. But in this case, I think Vandy got what it deserved. And I think Richt needs to show some of that emotion during the game when the offense and defense are about as lackluster as a mushroom on a decomposing log in a forest. And just for the record, there were maybe 20 UGA players there. The rest were elsewhere.

I think you are correct about Richt’s reasonings being more in line with celebrating that win is not a good thing. But maybe that also has something to do with the lack of a vocal senior leader on the team.

Sad to hear about Lump. And I am curious. If Moreno gets hurt in the Fl game. Is there any possibility Richt puts King in the game? Are there enough quality horses in front of King to prevent him losing the redshirt?

By I-DOG

October 15, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

Chip,

Great comments on Kessler. He developed himself into a very good player and outstanding in the classroom too.

Your comments about peaks and valleys for programs are exactly right. None of the upper echelon programs in the SEC have happy fans right now, UGA is not alone:

FL: The Gators might have a 3 game losing streak going into the cocktail party.

LSU: Their fans certainly didn’t imagine a loss to Kentucky being the one that derailed their national championship hopes.

TN: A couple of weeks ago they were coming off a trashing by the Gators and a lopsided loss to Cal had fans of Phil ready to run him out of town

Auburn: The Tigers are playing some of the best football in the SEC now, but prior to the FL game, they looked horrible resulting in them being 17 point underdog in the FL game.

Alabama:

Losses to FL state and Georgia have dampened the enthusiasm for the Saban Era, but it could have been a whole lot worse. Two last second victories and the Tide is a play or two away from the same results their previous coaches have been fired for.

So who is happy in Mid October?

Only KY and SC fans are happy with the results so far this year!

By noyellowinthisblood

October 15, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

Chip, good insight into the experience of the players at traditional bottom tier teams this year. The dawgs should have still looked better. JimmyG, nice point about the rotation of receivers. I have felt that way since before the season when there was all the talk about rotation of the rbs. They need to be able to find a rythm. Hopefully the off week will give the guys some rest and allow the coaches to come up with a game plan that we can execute.

By D Ellis

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

Stafford is protecting the ball 1 million times better than last year..

LAst year/9 games/13 Picks This year/7 games/4 picks…one on the throw away against SC at end of game for grabs…

Needs work on timing for deep balls/Yes Happy Feet behind a young Line/Yes

NOT TURNING THE BALL OVER WHICH KILLED UGA AGAINST KENTUCKY/VANDY last year/ GREAT.

LAy off the kid…at this rate he will throw for 2,250 yards 15-17TD’s with only 5-7INTS. He needs work but who doesn’t. He is much improved from last year. I like the way he is protecting the ball this year.

By 1eyedJack

October 15, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

I too hope that TB can come back for the Florida game. Before everyone jumps in here and starts calling for Coach Richt to pull Caleb King’s redshirt I would like to say that I, for one, am not in favor of it. If I recall correctly, there was some worry during the recruiting process that he was in danger of not making the grade academically. I think CMR is doing the right thing to redshirt this young man and allow him to get his academics in order. I would rather have him for 4 more years than to have him flunk out after 1 or 2.

By gator the dog catcher

October 15, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this

I’ve never seen a team more happy to have beaten Vanderbilt! That was halarious! What was being celebrated more, the win over Vandy or getting their 1st win in the last 7 trys vs an SEC East opponent? I don’t think you’ll have to worry about UGAY celebrating after their next game.

By Spike

October 15, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this

Chip, I hope you are right about UGA being at the bottom of the cycle and about to go up. It seems to make sense with all the inexperience we have. And this is NOT your daddy’s Vandy and Kentucky teams. They really play hard and have some good talent. They are not afraid of UGA anymore. We better hang on for dear life for the rest of the season. Why do we not throw to Kris Durham more? He has great hands!!

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 15, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Chip, The Vandy game reminded me of Dan Hawkins (Colorado coach) rant. In the case of Vandy “it ain’t Division 1 football it IS intramural football”. Run by the same people who run their intramural league. Should have been a runaway hands down and here we are almost getting done for the second year in a row by Vandy. Did ANYBODY come out with revenge on their mind? We have have some tougher teams to play coming up. I hope these guys find themselves like they did last year. This week would be a good time to do it.

Prayers for the Kessler family. The epitome of student athletes getting a degree and using it for good.

By La Jolla Dawg

October 15, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

Chip, thanks for the nice mention about Alec Kessler. I graduated UGA a year before him, didn’t know him, but am the same age and have kids the age of his kids. I too am saddened and shocked by his death. My husband and I were on our honeymoon in the Bahamas in April of ‘91 when we saw a news story out of Miami which reported Alec (then with the Heat) was missing at sea. Alec, and a group of his friends, had apparently gone on a fishing trip in the Bahamas but had not been heard from for two days. The story immediately caught our attention because of his connection to UGA. We of course hoped he would be found and found safely. Imagine our surprise when the next day, while walking on the grounds of the resort we were staying at, we ran (almost literally) into this giant of a man. If memory serves correctly, he didn’t realize he was lost. I send my best wishes to those who knew and loved him. Very sad.

Your comments about UGA and Vandy make good sense. I agree, I am not sure the players knew where they were jumping and regardless, I think you are correct about why Richt was angry. Thanks for the insightful and thoughtful blog.

By noyellowinthisblood

October 15, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

Chip, would you see if the AJC IT department could install a spell check feature on this message board. It appears we have some very poor spelling among cfb fans.

By raindawg722

October 15, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

Regarding TB, I am not doubting the guy but from what I recall reading it is said that he may be ahead of schedule because he actually broke his collarbone a week ago in the Tennessee game. I’m no Dr., but I don’t see how that earlier injury date would help him unless he was actually resting & rehabbing the collarbone instead of playing on it. Could someone please set me straight there?

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 15, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

gtdc, the convention rules are currently suspended correct?

By D Ellis

October 15, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

Gator the dog catcher…I bought the picture of that Kicker from AU doing the chomp in front of you guys at the swamp…it hangs in my bathroom and I look at it everytime I sit down and think of UF AHHAHAHA

By 34Dog

October 15, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

The AJC certainly is making a big deal of the emblem hopping. They just ain’t gonna let it go. Friends that were in Nashville tell me that it wa much like the Auburn kicker after he made the winning kick against Florida — everyone was chasing the kicker around the field to congratulate him. These friends uniformly say it just looked like they caught up with Cotu around midfield — didn’t look calculated.

By Luda

October 15, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

I love Gator season. Let the Big Dawg EAT!

By georgiagirl

October 15, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

I think that CMR needs to start getting this team together, I think the problem goes deeper. And I believe that the teams was only happy to win, to me CMR was wrong to treat these youngs guys that way on national TV. But nothing seem right about the coaching staff this year. And everyone blaming the kids are wrong, these youngs guys learn from the coaches, so what ever the problem I hope that it will get better. Every team in the SEC knows our play by hard, it is so sad that so much talent is not being used.
But I love the DAWGS.

By georgiagirl

October 15, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

I think that CMR needs to start getting this team together, I think the problem goes deeper. And I believe that the teams was only happy to win, to me CMR was wrong to treat these youngs guys that way on national TV. But nothing seem right about the coaching staff this year. And everyone blaming the kids are wrong, these youngs guys learn from the coaches, so what ever the problem I hope that it will get better. Every team in the SEC knows our play by hard, it is so sad that so much talent is not being used.
But I love the DAWGS.

By GA Dawg

October 15, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

Gatornuts is a little bitter about having 2 losses already. With that type of attitude, GatorNation will overlook Kentucky and be mourning another loss after this w/end.

By A-ville Ranger

October 15, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

I missed Vandy’s jumping on our Synbol last year but that doesn’t mean our guys should act like they’ve never been there.Fact is Vandy HADN’T been there,or at least rarely.So I’d be inclined to cut them slack I wouldn’t to say… Auburn.The more I think about Lumpkin’s injuries the worse I feel for him.Having met him briefly after this year’s G-day game and getting a good impression of him, plus seeing him with his mom personifies it to me.It’s easy to forget that we’re dealing with the dreams and aspirations of these young men.As Chip said, hopefully he’ll get his chance to show scouts what he’s got.Most important is to get his degree though,the NFL is a bit of a crap shoot regardless of circumstance.As for the receiver rotation I think it’s most important for Stafford to get a feel for a couple of guys on the deep routes.He was just awful on that roll out and throw to MoMass in the second quarter.He does many things very well but as of saturday he was WAY below average on those deep lofted throws.He should have planted his feet and released that ball three seconds earlier….it was really a very poor play on his part.

By Pastor Richt

October 15, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

Good Afternoon everybody, it’s your favorite SEC coach, the Panama Pope, CMR. Well, Vandy had us goin’ till the end. Our boys made a big play, and the most gifted QB since Charlie Ward, stepped up and put us in field goal range. Them commode-doors are a “stout” bunch, so give them some credit for how hard they played. As for our celebration dance, well, I think Beelzebub overtook me and I lost it. Looks like I need to take those young river-dancin pups, and go take them back to Panama for pentance. I will say though, that getting that mad made me feel good. I wonder what would happen if I had that same passion preparing my boys for them darn Gay-terds? Oh well, ho-hum. Time to draw up some screen plays with Mike Boob-bo.

By War Eagle

October 15, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

IDog, nice post and you are correct, SC, Ky are happy with their results. I believe KY. does not have the defense to win SEC or even title game. SC is another story, It will be Tenn or SC in Atlanta playing LSU. Auburn is improving, but too young to make noise. At LSU, at UGA , Bama and Ole Miss is not a easy task. UGA 24 Florida 21,

By nodawg

October 15, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

UGA players were jumping on the Vandy logo because they were thrilled at upsetting Vandy…this was a big win for the UGA program since they still have Troy coming up on the schedule. Most people (apparently including Richt) think jumping on the logo shows lack of class….but when did the dawgs ever have class. Richt is hypocritical because he is the one who recruits and plays these no-class players. As a matter of fact, these players are just a reflection of the UGA fans.

By A-ville Ranger

October 15, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

georgiagirl I think we could be missing the point on Richt’s reaction to the celebration at the end of the game.I’m quessing Martinez little shove of his assistant was related to Richt’s reaction.It’s just a quess but not a blind one.There may well have been some breakdown in discipline and a point may have been made.

By papabear

October 15, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

I am glad we won this week but our defense does not play with the fire that Ga. has always had The defense has not been Ga. junkyard since our current defensive coordinator. Our defensive players excell better in the nfl than at Ga. Did someone tell Stafford not to throw the long ball hard. he seems to be floating it and firing the short pass hard. hopefully 2 weeks off will get our junkyard dogs feeling back.

By It doesn't matter who

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

I was in Nashville this past weekend and some of the Vandy fans never cease to amaze me. They cheer on their “Tech”-esque team for the entire game and when they get beat, they turn to opposing fans and say as sarcastically as possible….”Good job, you just beat Vandy. What a feat!” Beating Vandy is like beating a woman….if you win, you’re supposed to win. And god forbid you lose because you’ll never hear the end of it. It’s a no-win situation.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 15, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

Oh yeah congrats to the Wildcats! Haven’t been posting much lately. What an awesome game they played. Miles ego got the best him at the end. Hell of a stop. We will have a tough time with them, very tough if we don’t start play division 1 football.

By A-ville Ranger

October 15, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

papabear You have to put air under those long sideline throws,Stafford just doesn’t have a feel for it yet.

By Savadog

October 15, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

THE KIDS WERE NOT STOMPING ON THE V ON PURPOSE! YOU CAN SEE IT IN SLOW MOTION ON TVO! CMR SHOULD MAN UP AND APOLOGIZE TO THE MEN HE SHOVED AROUND LIKE THEY HAD JUST HIT HIS WIFE! COACH, YOU SAID YOU WERE A CHRISTIAN…YOU CAN’T BE RIGHT BY DOING WRONG, MAN! BE A LEADER THEY CAN FOLLOW…SHOVE MARTINEZ AND BOBO AROUND LIKE THAT WHEN THEY CALL THOSE STANKIN’ PLAYS! …truly disgusted.

By JB

October 15, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

No fumble by Vandy late, we would get the ball back with 2 plus minutes to score a TD to win. That’s a 50/50 shot. Do we win ? We are young. I know, so is alot of teams. I think our staff is fair, not great. I hope we hold this class together coming in..We need them. I’m concerned about the rest of the year. We will be under Dawgs in most of them. Stafford passing looked erratic Saturday. I’m worried about 1 tailback…..I’m just worried. go Dawgs

By porksword

October 15, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

I think what Richt did at the end of the game was justified. If nothing else, it was a show of who is in control…or supposed to be in control. Hopefully it sent that message to a bunch of players who’re probably hyped way too high when compared to their performance level on the field.

By ARdawg

October 15, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

Richt owes his players an apology. I was at the game and it didn’t appear to me or the Vandy fans I was talking to at the moment and was watching the spectacle that there was any disrespect. Seemed to be a last second field goal celebration. If CMR wants them to act as if they are use to winning he should teach them how to win. I wouldn’t be surprised if they walked off with paper sacks on they’re head after the game in Knoxville. Face it, these boys are young and haven’t won a hellva whole lot.

By AltamahaDawg

October 15, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

I had a class with Chad Kessler too, a summer physics. I have no doubt he made an “A”. Lets just say I decided maybe I’d be better off not remaining in a class in which DR. Kessler actually had to pay attention. The professor politely agreed.

That 1990 UGA/LSU basketball may still be one of the best athletic events I have ever attended. Down 20 at half to Shaq and his goons, But the entire STEG just felt like we would come back. Alec Kessler was one of the biggest reasons. Extremely DGD. Hard to imagine a better example of how to represent….. well,, everyhing good. Sad to read the news about him.

On the star jumping, I’m pretty sure by now, everyone realizes that the players did not set out to disgrace thier opponents field, BUT that doesn’t mean that its cool, just because its just careless. I’m not surprised that any coach , much less easy speak Richt would have said, its ok if somebody (else) does that. After all, he just lost, and really what are you going to do, say something that would start a war of words? HOWEVER, the fact that he shrugged it off, does not mean he allows it on his part, and you can bet your behind, that is something that has been discussed before, prabably including right after whoever did it to us.

Chip, if you realize that was a pretty good Vandy team,and given this teams recent performance and how important Coach Richt made this game to be, why would you surmiss that He really was just “disturbed his guys got excited” to beat them. Seemed to me it was definetely the “where” and not the “what”. A bit of an over-reaction, no doubt. GOOD.

So Chip is on record as predicting a UGA win next week. Nice. I’ll be jumping on something myself.

By Wes

October 15, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

Caught a very interesting comment from Coach Richt over the weekend. He said the schedule for the week will be two practices, three heavy lifting days.

Obviously, the week off will help w/ healing injured players and working on a solid gameplan, but I think those extra lifing sessions could be HUGE. Obviously a “young” team that hasn’t been in a college program for a number of years is not going to be as physically strong as an “older” team.

Three lifts doesn’t seem like much, but we’re gonna need all the extra strength and endurance we can find for the Florida game. Logic says it will help our freshman o-lineman as much as anyone which is exactly what we need.

By Contra

October 15, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

the whole “losing 6 in a row to the sec east streak” really was annoying me…

correct me if i’m wrong, but haven’t we won 6 in a row against that sec west (that still continues) in that same time span?

ole miss, alabama, auburn, miss. st, ole miss (again), lsu (sec champ game)

no one talks about that, though

By A-ville Ranger

October 15, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

Chip Here’s the deal…coach Richt is the one charged with teaching these kids and maintaining necessary discipline.I posted above my best guess as to why he reacted as he did to the celebration. I’d bet money he didn’t just react without purpose.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

October 15, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

Chip,

Great entry on the blog and guest book for Alec. Like I said he was my first memory of UGA basketball. Awesome role model for all of us.

One week to prepare for Tebow up the middle. Owens,Weston and Atkins better be prepared to make some plays. UF will challenge us up the gut. Now will be the time for these Dawgs to make some plays!

By Joey A

October 15, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

nodawg you are a complete idiot! Georgia has always been a classy bunch on the field and in the stands. Truth is, these are kids who have really been strugling to find any kind of spark. Do I agree with celebrating on an oppponents logo? No, I do not. However, did you happen to see how fast Richt put a stop to it? I can bet you those guys pay for it today! Emotions ran high. The last time anything like that was done was back in 2001. They were players Richt didn’t recruit so you can’t say he recruits classless players. 6 years between incidents and as long as Richt is there, they may celebrate a win but not like what happened Sat. night. I guarantee it! As for our fans? We have some very fans. We have some bad apples but what team doesn’t? I don’t think we have ever thrown bottles at the opposing team as Alabama fans did. Not being biased but there are many people (fans of other programs) who will say nothing but good things about the Georgia fans. Yes, we did get excited due to a win over Vandy! I know you think “how funny to get so excited over beating Vandy.” Truth is, many of these kids are not too far removed from HS ball. This group will mature to the point where a win is just another “expected” day at the office. They don’t have that swagger as of yet. Every win helps these guys to build confidence. They are not stupid, they watch tv and see the talent levels of other teams from around the country. They know they are not there yet so if it means celebrating over beating Vandy than so be it! Hopefullly they will learn from their win and learn how to win and lose with dignity. Coach Richt can and will instill a sence of pride and respect in these young men. Hopefully the staff can pull it together and teach them how to be in position to win.

By ARdawg

October 15, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

JB

On that last Vandy drive when they fumbled it was looking like the first half all over again. We couldn’t stop them. They moved the ball at will. No fumble they have it 1st and 10 at the 8 and we lose the game 24-17

By Buck in the NW

October 15, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

I watched the entire episode along with a couple of friends and was in a conference call with my brother, We were floored when CMR started pushing the players because we had no idea what they had done wrong.As I posted earlier, I think the CMR was the one who made the team look bad on national TV, not the players…….AlaDawg, my bad, because I can’t find where I read about when Haverkamp played. Trust me some people cross check everything I post so I’m very careful but I must have made a mistake. My bad an I apologize to everyone…….I couldn’t agree more with the comment about the WRs….CMR isn’t going to pull the “Shirt” on off CK but if he thinks that King will spend 4 more yrs. on campus IMO he’s not paying attention. We need his talent on the field, where he wants to be, not on the bench. Hope Brown 100% from here on out but I don’t think he will be. Just a hunch.

By luke

October 15, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this

Chip, great post. Memory fails me but was it you that compared David Greene and Matt Stafford last week?

I loved the point that at this point in David’s career he was a REDSHIRT Freshman and struggling to an 8-4 record that should have been worse.

I also like the real fans, those that have been Georgia fans since the Dooley days that remember lean years. Listen, you can’t win 10 games every year. It’s nearly impossible to win every game in one year. Ask LSU or Southern Cal. Be thankful that we’re not in Notre Dame’s position.

Yes, Georgia has fundamental problems in many areas but these boys are getting incredible amounts of experience and playing time that will amount to future wins. The sky isn’t falling. Those of you complaining, would you rather have Jim Donnan back or perhaps Ray Goff?

By Richt assaulted the players

October 15, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

Unlike what Richt said, anyone watching saw Georgia players unintentially migrate toward midfield in their celebratory group while looking up and screaming in joy. Richt was angry about the way the Dawgs have been playing and he took it out on the players after the game in the form of an ASSAULT. He should formally apologize to the players, coaches, students, faculty, staff, alumni, fans, supporters, ESPN, etc. for his despicable behavior. He is the one who disgraced our University by losing his composure, not the student athletes who were celebrating a win.

By boots

October 15, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

Chip, one of the best blogs posted this year. Spot on with every point. First, and most importantly, I, too, was very sad to see the news on Alec. He is a bright spot in the Georgia scrap book, and to become his type of athlete is what everyone should aim for.

I also think much too much was made over the post-game celebration and said so on another post. I think the AJC had a lot to do with that, and it was also unusual seeing our coach pushing players around. CMR has done that before (during a potential fight a few years ago) and it is good to see him both be aware of what is going on and to step in when it is needed. Savadog, it has nothing to do with being a Christian. Geez… He had to get their attention and it was BECAUSE he was mindful of others that he did it. He did not pull a Woody Hayes or Bobby Knight. Lastly, I think the running back situation is going to be a challenge that might mean everyone steps forward. Robert Edwards emerged from a similar situation and came out of nowhere to be a major force. I think Brown’s return is simply thrown in there to make UF prepare for him, but it is not likely.

By Watch the replay...

October 15, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

Right on Savadog.

I watched that play a dozen time sin slow motion on my DVR and you can see that the players never looked DOWN. Richt’s only a Christian when he wants to be. I saw a DEMON come out of him that moment…very scary.

By ARdawg

October 15, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

Contra

You are correct. The Dawgs had a really impressive record against the West during that time and still do. The fact of the matter is that the Spurrier brought that useless stat up to annoy the hell out of us. It really doesn’t mean diddly squat when you think about it. We lost to every team in our sub-conference last year but so what? It’s like what had you rather be? stabbed or shot?

By Pleez!

October 15, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

JimmyG is still an idiot and didn’t see the game I saw or the one I recorded.

By AltamahaDawg

October 15, 2007 4:59 PM | Link to this

I dont Richt actually “said” anything other than we dont do that. I never heard him accuse the player of anything other than celebrating on the other teams logo, (Migrated carlessly or not) which appearantly he says not to do.

By A-ville Ranger

October 15, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

Buck we’re all just guessing what really happened at the end of the game saturday.I’ll say again, if there wasn’t a real purpose to what coach Richt did it’d be the first time.Don’t you find it curious that coach Martinez had a little spat with one of his coaches earlier in the game ? I just have a strong feeling there’s a connection.

By Alex

October 15, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

I think it is important that we consider some huge things thus far this season. First, I believe through seven games an OL that has three freshmen starters has only given up 10 sacks. I’d say that is pretty damn good. Matthew Stafford 10 TDs - 4 INTs and two INTs came at the end of the game (do-or-die vs. South Carolina and the end of Tennessee). Knowshon is running this well behind an inexperienced line and with a passing game that is believed to be suspect. A secondary with only one starter that (hopefully) won’t return next season, Kelin Johnson, shows tremendous prospect; remember Reshad Jones was the nation’s top rated safety coming out of high school. We shouldn’t lose any starting linebackers to the draft or graduation this season … Ellerbe has played fantastic all year, he appears to be emerging as a leader on defense, Marcus Washington was solid until his injury, Dent has played well as well as Dewberry and freshmen Curran plus Akeem Hebron should be back from JC after the season … I’d say that is awful promising. Go Dawgs!

By jc

October 15, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this

unleash caleb king!

By ARdawg

October 15, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

Alex

Thank you for that reminder and vision of the glass half full. I miss it sometimes myself. In all honesty after the AU game last year I was just as optimistic about this year. Overly optimistic this year coming in thinking we’re going to beat a few we shouldn’t with this talented young group. I didn’t expect that we’d look as poorly as we have thus far. Maybe by the AU game this year I’ll have renewed optimism as you.

By shane

October 15, 2007 5:20 PM | Link to this

replay,what is wrong with a head coach being scary?i never played for the bear,never went to bama,never even met the man,but i have seen that scowling face on the sidelines.i was scared of him,just watching on tv!no way should a head coach be their buddy,that was goff’s problem.i think a little more of that temper displayed would be good for this team,these are young guys,maybe coach got their attention.

By scooter11

October 15, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

ARdawg: we didn’t lose to SC last year.

By Chip Towers

October 15, 2007 5:30 PM | Link to this

Back to ya …

JimmyG: I didn’t see anywhere close to 8 or even 4 drops as you assert. MAYBE 2, including one in which the ball was deflected but Sean Bailey still should have had it because it hit him in the stomach… .

SuwaneeDawg: You’re right, it could be a act-like-you’ve-been-there-before issue. But Richt grabbing the players only drew more attention to it. We’d probably never written a word about it otherwise… .

GradyGrad96: You and I are in agreement… .

1eyedJack: No way Caleb King plays this year no matter what else happens. No way… .

raindawg22: Thomas Broan actually broke his collarbone during the Ole Miss game. It will be 4 weeks when Georgia plays Florida. Brown is a senior and a team captain and his team needs him badly. Just guessing but I’m betting he says “throw some extra padding on it and let’s go.” …

JB: Can you imagine what it would be like on this blog this week had Georgia lost to Vandy in back-to-back years for the first time since 1957-58? That may be the biggest turnover the Dogs have created in a long, long time… .

Luke: Not me that compared Stafford to David Greene. I quoted Richt saying it’s not fair to compare them… .

Keep ‘em coming!

By 1eyedJack

October 15, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

Ok…The logo hop. My first instinct when I saw Coach Richt’s reaction to the celebration was shock at his anger that the players were celebating. I didn’t realize he was reacting to them jumping on the Vandy logo. I personally didn’t see anything to make me beleive it was intentional on our players part. I see no problem with the team celebrating a game winning kick whether it’s to beat Vandy or LSU. Having said that and after some thought I realize CMR was seeing what was happening from a different angle. His view from the sideline and mine from TV. I can see how he may have perceived it as an act of disrespect for a Vandy team that deserved respect. Let’s face it gentlemen and ladies, if you are an oldtimer like me you may not realize it but these are not your daddy’s 18-19 year olds. These kids have grown up in a very different world than you and I, in a pop culture that glorifies disrespect. If you don’t beleive me then you need to get a job supervising 85-100 kids. The prescedent has already been set (Miami, Clemson). You can not let that type of thing get out of control, and the best way to do that is to nip it..nip it in the bud, if there is even an inkling it is about to happen. I giving Coach the benefit of the doubt on this one but I hope that he does explain himself to the team.

By 3 Rivers jacket

October 15, 2007 5:37 PM | Link to this

Georgia fans never cease to amaze me. They are so consumed with recruiting that they forget that you have to play the games. They also seem to take it as some kindof insult when a plyer goes out of stte but Georgia gets alot of out of State players. The current heartthrob and to heatr them tell it lock for the heisman in 08 when all ther stars align and they win a NC is from Newark New Jersey. How did Ga. ever get him away from Rutgers? Why Stafford came to Georgia is something Texas people wonder even though they have a muc hbetter QB than the “consistently erratic” face of the franchise guy. That is a great description by one of your real intelligent bloggers. How can you be consistently erratic. Relax puppies you will win enough to bowl qualify and then get fitted for the ring in 08.

By 3 Rivers jacket

October 15, 2007 5:37 PM | Link to this

Georgia fans never cease to amaze me. They are so consumed with recruiting that they forget that you have to play the games. They also seem to take it as some kindof insult when a plyer goes out of stte but Georgia gets alot of out of State players. The current heartthrob and to heatr them tell it lock for the heisman in 08 when all ther stars align and they win a NC is from Newark New Jersey. How did Ga. ever get him away from Rutgers? Why Stafford came to Georgia is something Texas people wonder even though they have a muc hbetter QB than the “consistently erratic” face of the franchise guy. That is a great description by one of your real intelligent bloggers. How can you be consistently erratic. Relax puppies you will win enough to bowl qualify and then get fitted for the ring in 08.

By shane

October 15, 2007 5:42 PM | Link to this

kentucky is loaded with upper classmen,vandy has suprising speed,did any of you guys notice that?moreno got run down from behind,i know he isn’t a scat back,but he damn sure aint slow!the vandy player didn’t have the angle on him,just pure speed,also,their dbs hung with bailey and goodman.i was amazed at their defensive speed.this ain’t yo mama’s vandy!i was looking at the recruiting blogs,7 of the 12 sec teams are in the top 20 in recruiting,uk had 29 recruits a couple of years ago,so i doubt they have the scholarship room to crack the top 25,but uf was at 19,and they usually start gathering their commits late,so they will probably be top 10 again,as usual.saban is amassing a class similar to ours.auburn looks a little weak,for them,i guess saban is getting the home boys.tech is losing ground,fsu,miami,clemson,and vt all doing well.tech signed 3 ol last year,none in 06,and so far only 1 ol committed this year.with seven jrs and srs on their 2 deep it looks like they are headed for an ol shortage in a couple of years.is chan asleep at the switch?

By A-ville Ranger

October 15, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this

I believe there’s different ways to approach players as a coach.The one thing they all have to be is boss. On the Hawks site last year there was a big conversation going on about Josh Smith’s insubordination.I said them that the coach is the coach and his word goes right up till the second he’s not coach anymore.My point was either fire him or he’s boss.It really doesn’t matter if Josh had a better idea,he wasn’t the coach and a team isn’t a democracy.This is the sort of thing that could get blown out of proportion and cause real damage.If coach Richt feels he should clear the air I hope he says it in private to his players and not to us.Any public groveling would just weaken his position.

By shane

October 15, 2007 6:04 PM | Link to this

ranger,i agree,and i saw nothing for richt to atone for anyway.i will be skating on the ice in hell before an apology arrives from any of my ex-coaches!time to let this go people,and move onto the gators.i hope brown is back in time.one thing i will never doubt that kid!we need to bring our A running game.to keep the ball away from tebow,and exploit their d.i think the young d and the running game are uf’s weaknesses.tebow and harvin do a good job of disguising the weak running game,but it’s there.stafford must hit the deep route when it’s open,his biggest weakness to me is throwing to a spot.you can’t wait for the wr to make his cut on the deep routes,i don’t care how strong your arm is.

By Buck in the NW

October 15, 2007 6:31 PM | Link to this

A-ville Ranger, I wouldn’t doubt that there’s some type of connection…still IMO CMR lost his cool and set a bad example when he starts pushing his own players for doing something wrong that they weren’t aware of. I find it hard to believe that he and the staff couldn’t have moved the players…everybody just has to decide for themselves….I just don’t believe that the problem of over throws on the long pass can’t be solved with 1., repeated practice and 2., picking, as someone has posted, a set of receivers and sticking with them. He has stuck with Chandler through a ton of dropped passes so I’m supposed to believe that he can’t get a set rotation of receivers and stay with them? ……someone question me when I said that CMR wouldn’t pull the “Shirt” off CK. He won’t so I have to figure that Kings hasn’t developed. Coach is proving his point but does anyone think he’ll be in Athens 4 more yrs.? I don’t. He’s the Coach.

By Replay

October 15, 2007 6:39 PM | Link to this

shane, The Scary part was not his aggressive behavior, per se, it is his bipolar behavior. He acts so annoyingly calm all the time, even when he should show some emotion, them he explodes like that?? I’m just saying that was on the psycho side of scary.

By Wozzo the Wonder Dog

October 15, 2007 6:40 PM | Link to this

It is a scientifically proven fact that Gators eat boogers.

By Lane

October 15, 2007 6:55 PM | Link to this

Florida, LSU, from what i have seen appear to be a cut above - in the SEC. Feel like LSU was out coached and had a slight letdown, against Kentucky. Spurrier is proving what a great coach he is-wish he would retire!!!!

Georgia, is not very good and are very young, also appear to be a “step slow” on defense. Stafford is so inconsistent, receivers have the “drops”. OL seems to be improving - need depth on the OL, which is young and not physically developed.

Havercamp, played in the 4th qtr. and missed a block. Vance also played in the 4th qtr.- The starting OL had played the entire game until that point. Also, Boling has a very bad ankle, he has been pushed around some but is improving!!!

Is there the possibility Lumpkin could get a MEDICAL REDSHIRT, guy has talent!!!

By GFAN

October 15, 2007 6:57 PM | Link to this

oh my god

Matthew Stafford is horrible he looked like he always does. Every pass he throws is to way to high. Fans be glad we had Daivid Green and DJ Shgockley because we will never win with him Find your QB in State of Georgia it gives him a reason to win not to ride the media curtail because he was good in some texas high school program give me a break. We as fas desereve better than that. Go Bulldogs….

By NCdawg

October 15, 2007 7:23 PM | Link to this

OK all you p** off, loyal dog fans. If you don’t like CMR that’s fine. I don’t like losing to SC or UT and I’m not excited about the rest of the season, but I happen to like CMR. He’s won more games at this point than any UGA coach in HISTORY. But if you don’t like him - fine- go ahead and criticize, but don’t bring up his faith. Keep it about football.

By Dawgs2007

October 15, 2007 8:07 PM | Link to this

I hope the low-lifes who broke into Brandon Coutu’s apartment are found by their peers.

Peers being fellow Clarke county residents that just so happen to play on the football team. These scumbags need to be beaten and publicly humiliated.

NO COPS! Just a good old fashion beating! (on course, no witnesses and no suspensions)

By truth

October 15, 2007 8:21 PM | Link to this

The richt situation with dancing on the star was just a PR move for a slick coach who in the long run will settle in as a 7 win a season guy. Sorry but the SEC is not what it use to be and headed down. We are the worse 20th ranked team in the history of college football.

By raindawg722

October 15, 2007 8:22 PM | Link to this

Thanks, Chip. I agree with your prediction. It was just injury-suffered-earlier-than-actually-first believed rationale I had trouble understanding. You do a great job with the blog. I always appreciate your insight.

By I 've Never Lost to Vandy or Kentucky

October 15, 2007 8:38 PM | Link to this

You Dawgs are absolutely pathetic. You are just 4 points away from being the cellar dwellars of the SEC East! It took a Gift from Vandy before you could win on that field goal. BTW yall need to thank me for your last SEC Championship! Rememember I beat my ole gator team to get yall to the championship game a couple of years back.Now with this crappy team I have now We are #6 in the nation and Im Gonna Win the SEC Championship with a bunch of nobodys. But dont tell my team that cause Ive gotem thinking that their really good! Jumping on that Vandy logo? Boy has yalls program really Stooped! CYA ,STEVE( ole ball coach)

By shane

October 15, 2007 8:50 PM | Link to this

obc,you are definatly the epitome of class.that is why you are considered the”shug”jordan of the modern era!if you weren’t so good at making fun of phat phil i wouldn’t like you at all.we are in a down year,or we would beat you like always,enjoy your loss to crimpson.try to leave without your annual brawl this year willya.

By Ralph

October 15, 2007 8:52 PM | Link to this

Spurrier being targeted by UCLA??? http://209.200.252.69/~gnnsite2/forum/index.php?topic=95.msg138;topicseen#new

By AltamahaDawg

October 15, 2007 8:54 PM | Link to this

GTDC, I’m betting that 05’and 06’ gator team were pretty damn happy to excape the Vandy game too.

By Chip Towers

October 15, 2007 8:56 PM | Link to this

3 Rivers Jacket: You can’t generalize about fans. All schools — including Georgia Tech — have good ones and not so good and, yes, some bad ones… .

GFAN: I disagree completely. Stafford doesn’t look “horrible.” He has led them to two comeback fourth-quarter wins after all and completed some big passes to do so. And I don’t know what “media curtail” means — I think you mixed up your vocabulary there — but we didn’t annoint Stafford at all. Recruiting services — which are not media in any way, shape or form — named him the No. 1 quarterback after his senior season in high school and CMR called him the best QB he’d ever coached. That’s a Richt quote, not a media distinction.

By ARdawg

October 15, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this

Scooter11

You are correct but that was the intent of my statement. It was a worthless stat that meant nothing but Spurrier made it after SC beat UGA just to annoy us

By shane

October 15, 2007 9:04 PM | Link to this

truth,you are probably the worst so-called fan in history.now on a happier note,i just read carters blog about our 2008 class class.IMO,it is the best in richt’s tenure.i may be wrong,but i think lump,bailey,and jones are the only 5 star athletes that richt has recruited,now samuels has been ranked a five star,that gives us three in one class.we have a couple of athletic,fast pass rushers at end,the best dt in the country,and two great wide reciever prospects.we are still looking at some o linmen and linebackers and maybe another rb to complete the class.because we lost so many players we can sign up to twentyfive,that gives us five more.again i will mention chris clay at randolph-clay hs.he ran for 230 yds and three tds in the second HALF friday night and has already broken herschel’s rushing record.clemson has been after him,so.go get him dogs!

By Uncle Dave

October 15, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this

Chip: Thanks for starting the best blog since before the OK state game. I actually read most of it… until the lunatic fringe took over at the bottom.

In regard to vandygate on the star:It may have been an over-reaction by coach Richt, but he knows that his team should wipe the floor with Vandy… These young players only know a team that kicked them around last year and then rubbed it in. They will learn how foolish they looked in the grand scheme of things. Maybe it will motivate them. I like the fact that we finally got to see that our coach is less than satisfied… not that he owes it to us to see inside his psyche.

Kudos to you for mentioning Ware. He was a real talent that will likely never get the chance to show his ability… what strange irony. He could have had his big moment against the Gators on national TV.

Your post made me think of Antonio Render… a kid who was in Athens when I was a student. He had a neck ( or was it spinal?) injury and was never allowed to play again. One day I was practicing my serve on the tennis courts and he walked up and asked if I wanted to play. We played a set and afterwards I asked him who he was (I knew he was a football player) . He told me and I asked him if was going to play again… he sighed and said no. It was awkward… and I felt bad later… But he was still in school and obviously was happy that he could play tennis … or even walk!

An athlete losing the opportunity to play pales in comparison to the passing of Alec Kessler. Such events put all of this in perspective. Perhaps we can all (myself included) take a moment to put the inane insults aside and just be real. Don’t get me wrong… I still want the Dawgs to beat Florida more than anything… and I want them (the fans) to suffer as they watch their team lose. I will never forget how some of them acted toward me after that game in Athens… but this blog should be fun… not some bulletin board for stupid cheap shots. To paraphrase my high school English teacher… “Let’s make them really good cheap shots.”

By truth

October 15, 2007 9:25 PM | Link to this

Sorry the truth hurts!! I dont like it any better than you but we are the 6th best program in the SEC and maybe not in the top 20 in the nation.

By Mikey

October 15, 2007 9:51 PM | Link to this

Lane: I believe Lump has already used his eligibility. If I recall correctly, he redshirted a season with a knee injury.

Also, Good call on Danny Ware, Chip - What is he up to nowadays ?

By shane

October 15, 2007 10:03 PM | Link to this

truth,all we have to do is keep winning and we won’t be no 6.i prefer to look on the bright side,besides,i have never enjoyed attacking my own team.i would suggest that if you can’t run with the big dogs you run back under the porch,at least untill you can grow a pair.the sec east is full of good young teams and the next few years will be tough in the sec,not for the faint hearted.if you want close games,last minute thrills,and a chance to see the best players in the best confrence in the country,stick with the dogs.if you want to see a team dominate everybody,the sec ain’t for you.

By A-ville Ranger

October 15, 2007 10:52 PM | Link to this

I’m watching the replay on CSS (I didn’t record this one).There’s no doubt the defense was more aggressive in the second half than they’ve been in resent games.This defensive line could grow into one of the best in the nation next year.Imagine these guys with an average of ten more lbs of muscle and more experience.They’ve got plenty of athleticism and they all have great frames to add muscle to.

By always faithful

October 15, 2007 10:54 PM | Link to this

OK Dawg fans lets all get together for a few seconds. It goes like this…

Glory, Glory to ol Georgia Glory, Glory to ol Georgia Glory, Glory to ol Georgia To H* with Floridia!

By truth

October 15, 2007 11:04 PM | Link to this

outside of the southeast we are not thought of as a national program cause we are not willing to play truly great national programs. sure we play colorado, arizona state, oregon state etc… and that is only recent. look at even GT they play Notre Dame(down this year), auburn, alabama etc.. if we played in the pac 10 or acc we would finish no better than where we are. sure it looks good to us in our little fishbowl but when you step back you can see the real deal; the sec is hyped as well as us.

By Replay

October 15, 2007 11:08 PM | Link to this

Chip Towers:

It is really necessary to be an arrogant smarta$$? GFAN was talking about Stafford riding the Media Wave that has been created BY THE MEDIA, and if you have missed the tsunami, you’re blind. Even during the Uga/Vandy game, displaying a mediocre performance, the ESPN announcers were praising Stafford’s arm and poise, even going on for quite awhile comparing him to John Elway (in his early days)!! ESPN is the MEDIA and that is continuing to ride the MEDIA wave when his performance is sub-par to mediocre. And, by the way, I’m sure Richt, inside, is regretting making that statement about Stafford being the ‘best quaterback I’ve ever coached.”

By shane

October 15, 2007 11:10 PM | Link to this

ranger,i wish i had css on my cable.i am watching monday night football on espn.the falcons are making eli look like brady.is there any way we can get stafford in a pick-up game against the falcons pass d?it would do wonders for the boys confidence.i don’t like espn’s anouncers either,oh for the days of howard,dandy don and frank.i agree with you about the d,the plays we got burned on were misdirections and draws,plays that counteract aggression.i agree too about the future,as i said earlier i think this may be the best class ever for richt.

By shane

October 15, 2007 11:17 PM | Link to this

truth,you are a poser,please get off the blog.play notre dame?they haven’t even been relevent in years,big 10,give me a break,that whole conference is down,pac 10,maybe,we are playing arizona st,and if you even watched football you would know they have a damn good team.go back to the tech blogs,you blew your cover when you mentioned notre dame.

By Buck in the NW

October 15, 2007 11:28 PM | Link to this

A-ville good point and I hope he will. Thomas Brown is really pushing the envelope and I hope it doesn’t blow up in his face. Two injuries and he’s coming back risking a 3rd. Coach is proving his point but make 200% sure he’s ready. I’d rather lose the game than have him injured for life.I’m not sure what type of injury Lumpkin has but he’s out and I don’t want the same thing to happen to TB.

By TybeeDawg

October 15, 2007 11:36 PM | Link to this

Contra, An excellent point on the winning treak of 6 games against the SEC west…why wasnt that mentioned during the same time all the attention was being given to the SEC east losing steak??

Chip, How about a blog tomorrow about the BCS poll and the unlikely teams in the hunt like USF? I wonder how they would fare in the SEC?? And how about 3 SEC teams in the top seven?!!! That’s great for our conference. Does anyone think OSU and USF will remain undefeated? I do not but USF has a pretty easy finish to their schedule.

By Duluth Dawg

October 15, 2007 11:43 PM | Link to this

BAD NEWS BULLDOG NATION..Top recruit AJ Green will announce on Sat. am that he is changing his commitment and now going to South Carolina. Spurrier has been talking to him almost everyday and has convinced him to go to the Gamecocks.

By TybeeDawg

October 15, 2007 11:53 PM | Link to this

Coutu’s house got broken into over the weekend.

By SamoanDawg

October 16, 2007 12:48 AM | Link to this

Duluth Dawg, where did u hear that? AJ ain’t going to SC.

shane, good one bra… the truth is a techie.

Why can’t our o-linemen feed off Moreno’s energy?

Chip, whats up with Jeff Owen? I don’t think I heard his name called once.

By Bairet

October 16, 2007 12:55 AM | Link to this

Chip,

    if too much was made of the post-game Georgia celebration then wouldn't a proper response be to ignore the issue? Instead you lead off the column with five paragraphs about the celebration. Isn't that making more of an issue that you already thought other journalists were making too much of?

By Lane

October 16, 2007 5:17 AM | Link to this

Comments by Richt on the OL.

Georgia freshmen starting offensive linemen Trinton Sturdivant, Clint Boling and Chris Davis are all listed between 290 and 293, but Richt said all three are probably under 280 pounds.

“When you’ve got 275, 280, 275 up front, it’s just not a mature body,” Richt said. “Are they getting better with experience? They’re getting a lot better. When we lined up against Tennessee, those are third-, fourth- and fifth-year bodies running into those guys just a couple of months out of high school. It makes a big difference.”

With the guys being Redshirted, and a year to improve technique, get stronger, and gain weight - OL should be in good shape for the next 3/4 yrs.,- there are 5/6 guys who are being “Shirted” or not playing because of confidence by the coaching staff. We need to keep recruiting and build depth.

By Rob

October 16, 2007 6:41 AM | Link to this

Chip, you’re dead on with your analysis of the Dawgs, as well as Vandy and Kentucky. Could you please talk to Mr. Shultz and make him aware of these facts? His column after the game this weekend was the exact opposite of your outlook. Pleae talk some since into him.

By Kevin

October 16, 2007 9:03 AM | Link to this

Chip, I disagree with your comparison of Kentucky and Vandy. Out of the 12 SEC teams, I would rank Vandy 11th, ahead of only Ole Miss. Vandy’s 3wins aren’t that impressive and their 2 losses (before UGA) were by 2 or more TD’s.

To say that UGA beat a Vandy team somewhere near its “peak” is a little over the top. Vandy won’t even make a bowl this year.

UGA is still a young offensive and defensive team…and will continue to struggle in some games. The real measuring stick for UGA will be next year’s team and the 09 team.

By scooter11

October 16, 2007 9:25 AM | Link to this

Who picks the AJC pictures? What’s up with the negative shot today of AJ Bryant missing a pass in last year’s FL game? No relevance to any story around the picture, and a slap to the Dawgs. Stupid.

By Misty

October 16, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

I think it’s ironic that no-one has mentioned the fact that SC is overrated. They barely beat a team (UGA) that Spurrier said “wasn’t a powerhouse or anything”. They barely beat NC on Sat. And I feel that they are a game or 2 away from having their 2nd loss. And also,in regards to UF, they have the same record as us. Albeit they have gotten beat by 2 very good teams, but they still have 2 losses to their credit. And, if by some miracle SC makes it to the SEC Championship, I feel that KY or LSU will eat them for lunch. They simply are just not that good.

By Huh?

October 16, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this

Chip: If I am not mistaken, Richt’s quote was that Stafford was “the most talented” quarterback he’s ever coached. The AJC chose to list the link online as Richt says Stafford is his “best ever,” or something to that effect. And, in this blog, you just twisted the quote again: “CMR called him the best QB he’s ever coached.” Again, no, he did not—he called him the “most talented”. To use Spurrier’s Florida teams as an example, if you asked Spurrier who was the “best quarterback” he had at Florida, he’d probably tell you Danny Weurffel—if you asked him who the “most talented” was, he might tell you Rex Grossman. You guys do a good job and get it right most of the time, but this is one particular example of you guys taking something and running with it, and ending up misleading your readers. I couldn’t believe what the actual quote was, when compared to what the title of the link made one believe. Maybe at times, others, outside of just the media, have been guilty of heaping expectation on Stafford, but Richt was not as guilty in that particular instance as you guys would have people believe.

By ARdawg

October 16, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

Misty

I agree with you in that SC is completely overrated. They’ve played two very good teams in LSU and Kentucky. While they kept the LSU game respectable they were also exposed as a team thats perhaps a bit over-hyped. Yes they beat Kentucky, turnovers made a tremendous difference for SC. Spurrier has the media and uncle Lou (mainly ESPN) drinking the kool-aid but SC still has some games to play they’ll likely lose in TN, AR and FL. I wouldn’t be surprise if they lose to Clemson as well. The only win they can cheer about at this time is KY. I have a feeling if they were to have to play KY or UGA again the results would be different. They really aren’t any better than our hapless Dawgs

By Chip Towers

October 16, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this

Huh? You’re splitting hairs, dude. Most talented/best. I didn’t go back to look up the original quote. I was answering somebody’s charge that the media had built up Stafford. Doesn’t matter. Richt put the label on him, whatever your interpretation of that label might be… .

By will

October 16, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this

I wish CMR would get as p** when we play like crap as he did when a couple of kids showed some enthusiasm after we won a close ballgame the other night. I bet Fla hangs 21 points on us in the first quarter and then the coach just stares into space looking for answers. I thought he made a bad move Sat night.

By ARdawg

October 16, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this

Chip, have you been paying any attention to the Oklahoma QB Bradford? The freshman is quite impressive. There has been alot of trashed talked about Stafford, his ability or lack of and progression. I think he”s doing a good job considering the obstacles he has had to endure first as a freshman and now his sophmore year. It’s completely hypothetical but if he were on the Sooners team now I believe he’d be show casing greatness. Whats your forthright opinion of the subject?

By JW in Austin

October 16, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

What annoys me about all the attention given to the Stafford quote is the second sentence in that converstation in which Richt said he didn’t know if that talent would translate into wins on the field. Richt never said Stafford would win championships for the Dawgs only that he has the talent to do so. And that will remain true no matter how many wins Mr Stafford ends up with. As Dawg fans, we can only hope that he fulfills his enormous potential.

By JW in Austin

October 16, 2007 11:31 AM | Link to this

ARdawg, I agree. The Ok offensive line averages 6’5 and 330 pounds - one of the best in college football. That has got to make a huge difference, especially from a confidence standpoint.

By AltamahaDawg

October 16, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

misty, where is the irony in that?

By ARdawg

October 16, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

JW

agreed. There is something to be said about learning the hard way i.e. a young soft offensive line, receivers with handle problems. These type problems can work either way educate Stafford in a hurry or stymie his development. It’s character building for sure. I give Stafford kudos for the job he’s performed thus far. I was looking forward to having an experienced, seasoned QB this year and we have, but not putting up the numbers I hoped to see. I do not see that as his fault.

By huh?

October 16, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

Chip: We’re going to have to disagree here. Most talented does not equal “best,” and, in the history of football, there are plenty of illustrations.
Ryan Lief v. Peyton Manning (many would’ve told you before they were drafted that Lief was more talented); David Green v. DJ Shockley (is there any doubt that Shock is more talented? better QB, maybe maybe not, but more talented yes); David Pollack was a 3-time All American and one of the best in UGA history—did he have more raw talent than Quentin Moses? Most would say “no”. Jesse Tuggle wasn’t very talented, but he was a darn good football player. You miss the point: Richt didn’t put the label on him of “best ever.” Splitting hairs or not, there is a huge difference, and I am sure Richt would tell you the same thing.

By Gen Neyland

October 16, 2007 12:03 PM | Link to this

Early line on UF and UK has UF 6 1/2 favorite visiting…Also, UT a pick’em dog vs Red Elephants as of now…LSU 11 on Auburn.

By I-DOG

October 16, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

War Eagle is calling for a Georgia upset of FL and I hope he is right.

With two weeks to prepare, I would hope that Martinez and company can figure out that what we need to do is stop Tebow on the draw plays and the wide receiver runs. If we can contain those two FL staples… we will have a chance to win.

Florida is not doing much in the passing games against SEC competition and they don’t have a running back based running game to worry much about.

It seems like Tebow can get 5 yards running up the middle from the shotgun any time he wants to! The guy is going to make some plays, but I will be beside myself if our team looks like we are surprised that Tebow is going to run the ball up the middle. On 3rd and 5-10, that has to be the primary concern for our D and we need to practice against that repeatedly during these two weeks. If they beat us with something else, I can live with that.

This has to be the game that the offense breaks out. Stafford needs to take the team on his shoulders and put the ball on the money, even under heavy pressure.

By Vince

October 16, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this

I was surprised to read about having 3 lifting sessions and only 2 practices this week.

Seems like at this stage of the game attention to technique, execution, video/corrections, and game and play planning would trump much added strength in terms of relative impact on outcomes of plays.

However, I know nothing about this stuff.

By scooter11

October 16, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this

Misty: Afraid KY can’t eat SC’s lunch in the championship game. Both in the East. LSU might eat SC’s lunch AGAIN, but chances are good it will be LSU vs. TN.

By ARdawg

October 16, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this

I-Dog

You didn’t mention Tebow’s arm and our soft pass defense. The Dawgs saw a lot of Tebow last year and pretty much contained his running game. If I remember correctly he had one sustained run of about 12 and one other of about half that. Granted we now have different LBs and line. No doubt we have the talent to beat FL but it’s going to take fierce intensity,which I haven’t seen much of

By AltamahaDawg

October 16, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

The blueprint to contain UF’s offence does exist out there. We have already seen it. If we have the personnel to do it is another issue. Hopefully, we get the best effort of the year. I’d like our chances IF we can stay close. Dawgs are giving up less than a touchdown in the second half this year, less than a FG in the 4thQ.

By crs

October 16, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

The dogs struggles - LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE SENIOR CLASS!

Chester Adams - Good not great career

Andy Bailey - Disappointment

Sean Bailey - Outside of the LSU game in the championship, he has been a BUST

Thomas Brown - A lot of yards but did he ever meet or exceed expectations? In my opinion - NO

AJ Bryant - Such high hopes and he was a total BUST

Brandon Coutu - Nice Career

Thomas Flowers - Never an impact corner, a couple big returns

TJ Gartrell - BUST

Mikey Henderson - Some nice returns, TD against BAMA - other than that not a huge impact

Marcus Howard - No major impact, really a bust at DE

Jason Johnson - Never really played

Kelin Johnson - Huge disappointment, never met expectations

Kregg Lumpkin, solid, the one guy the coaching staff blew it on by not playing him enough

Brandon Miller - Has there ever been a bigger BUST at UGA?

Fernando Velasco - ok

Coleman Watson - No Impact.

You could certainly not label any of these guys a star and many were a total bust. Many of them were very highly thought of coming out of HS, particularly Sean, TB, AJ, Kelin, Kregg and Brandon. This group never met expectations.

By Misty

October 16, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

Scooter 11, I stand corrected. I will save my “KY will eat their lunch comment” until next season. Altamaha Dog, the irony is with all of the overrated talk (UGA’s ranking, Stafford, etc.) that SC has never been discussed.

By crs

October 16, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this

On FL:

Two weeks to prepare - Edge UGA

FL’s young recievers VS UGA’s young corners - EDGE FL

Stafford VS Tebow - Edge Tebow

I think UGA will have some success in confusing Tebow but I just think FL has too many playmakers on offense for us. I think FL wins somewhere along the lines 21-10, 24-14. UGA would need to definitively win in special teams and turnovers to win the game.

By gator the dog catcher

October 16, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this

Kalamazoo - as per JCC rule 2006-15-17, the JCC will begin two weeks prior to competition if one or both of the teams has a bye week prior to said contest.

I-Dog - going into this past Saturday stats were:

Tebow 97-148 for 1455 yds, 66%, 13 td-3 Int, 105 rush for 500 yds Stafford 99-177 for 1163 yds, 55% 9 td-4 Int, 20 rush for -37 yds

Total yards Tebow - 1,955 Stafford - 1,126

Stafford does lead one category between the two…….. career starts!

Alty- True, but Florida will never go into Vandy looking for redemption from the previous season.

DEllis - you bring your picture of another team celebrating in the state of Alabama………I’ll bring my picture of Fatt Matt Stafford and Joe Cox spooning, I mean, “celebrating” in the state of Alabama.

I love this time of year. Fire back boys.

By Gen Neyland

October 16, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this

Predictions are like belly buttons, or some other orifice which we all have. That being said, I told Buck prior to opening day the following predictons : UT beats UF, UGA beats UT and UF beats UGA. Given the record to date on these three important SEC games, why not go for the sweep..? My broom is standing by…

By crs

October 16, 2007 1:26 PM | Link to this

Stafford just doesn’t throw a good deep ball at this point, he usually holds the ball a little too long and for some reason often under throws it.

I know the coaches see these kids every day in practice but some kids are not gamers, Demiko Goodman seems like a gamer more often than not and needs to get more snaps before he turns into the coaching staff’s new Kregg Lumpkin.

By ARdawg

October 16, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

Altamaha

I agree. Another key is to bring pressure up front at the same time, easier said than done. To contain his passing he has to be under duress. This is a possibility, FL’s OL is near about as young as ours

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 16, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

gtdc, you can drop the Stafford spooning pics unless you want those Tebow pictures of him, a) licking a lineman to see if he really is chocolate b) carrying another lineman under the threshold and c) getting kissed behind the ear on national TV by his roommate who probably learned that trick in jail since he is reportedly someone who is capable of commiting a felony.

By ARdawg

October 16, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

Gen Neyland

you’re 0-2 I wish you the best of luck in your continued success…….L

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 16, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

General, only a monkey or chicken would have been 100% correct so far.

Jim Rome just blasted the team for jumping on Vandy’s logo. Perceptions.

Did Saban really call the Rebel fans classless? He could be considered one of the foremost experts on classless.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 16, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this

gtdc, you can’t compare Stafford and Tebow’s rushing stats. Stafford isn’t a forward rushing type of QB like Tebow is. Big difference.

By Buck in the NW

October 16, 2007 2:41 PM | Link to this

Jim Rome? you pay any attention to that guy. There was no controversy until CMR started pushing some players around. TV guys didn’t know why at 1st CMR pushed his players but…….kalamazoo, you are right on about perceptions. Now that’s the mental image people will have about the Dawgs. Won’t happen but maybe time will help the scene fade away.

By JCSmalls

October 16, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

CRS had a lot of good points about the seniors and what they haven’t done. There really is no comparison between Tebow and Stafford right now. Tebow is a beast and Stafford is slowly improving. That being said, Tebow has taken a ton of shots this year and next week will be no different. My only question is can Superman/Tebow hold up to the constant punishment? Let’s hope that he has run out of gas by the time we meet in Jacksonville

By AltamahaDawg

October 16, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

ARdawg, you agree with what? BTW thats a very experienced UF line coming back from thier NC year.

By Insider

October 16, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

CRS, your negative perception is evident in your evaluation of the senior class. For a more balanced perspective…

Chester Adams - Cheese is the rock of the OLine. His senior leadership is invaluable for the young guys up front.

Sean Bailey - Its unfair to label him a bust. He’s suffered many injuries but has played well when he’s healthy (see: SEC Championship Game).

Thomas Brown - TB is the leader of the backfield. His quick recovery from a torn ACL is proof of his unbelievable heart. Combine that with his freakish athleticism and you have a star. He’s a star.

Brandon Coutu - All you can say is “nice career”? All I can say is “automatic.” And maybe “58 yards.”

Thomas Flowers - You say he’s not an impact player. His big PR for a TD clinches the pivotal UT game in 2003. That’s an impact guy.

Mikey Henderson - You say “some nice returns, TD against bama, other than that not a big impact.” I’m sorry, any guy who can return multiple kicks for TDs over a career plus haul in winning TDs in overtime is an impact guy to me.

Marcus Howard - He’s not a bust. He’s definitely an upgrade over QMoses, who was asleep at the wheel looking toward the NFL last year.

Kelin Johnson - You say “huge disappointment”, I say “captain of the defense, started every game past two seasons, third on the team in ‘06 with 60 tackles.”

Kregg Lumpkin: Not much needs to be said. He’s a star, led the team in rushing last year.

Brandon Miller - Quality LB, not a star but not a bust either.

Fernando Velasco - Solid starter on the OLine, providing senior leadership with Cheese.

Coleman Watson, Andy Bailey, Jason Johnson, TJ Gartrell, AJ Bryant: You’re right. These guys havent had a chance to make an impact. These things happen: there are 22 spots on the field and hundred guys on the team.

By Pitbull

October 16, 2007 3:10 PM | Link to this

CMR had the reaction to the players celebrating on the Vandy logo because he does not want the kind of thing that happened at Miami with FAU last year, and with numerous other teams that have been involved in fights for jumping on logos to happen to Georgia.

He was being smart in avoiding that type of event with all of the negative press and player sanctions. I think he was actually pretty smart to recognize the potential trouble and end it immediately.

That is why “we do not do that here.”“

We are fortunate to have him at UGA.

By AltamahaDawg

October 16, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

UF has had 2 Jr, 2 Sr. (3 of whom had Redshirted) start every game this year on the line.

By SunDawg

October 16, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this

GTDC, can I bring the tape of Tebow getting a kiss from his fiancee on national TV? I don’t want to show up empty handed.

By Buck in the NW

October 16, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

I like his attitude. CMR says that we’re still in the hunt for the East Title……CMR said the MS has the most TALENT of any QB he’s coached but he now has to win games to back it up……Chip’s right, it was the Coach that made the comparison between DG ans MS.

By gator the dog catcher

October 16, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

Kalamazoo - it feels like late October now! Nice shots at my boys, now I have to defend them. Tebow was just demonstrating to onlookers what he had seen while attending a race at Talladega. I guess it true what they say about Texas “There ain’t nothing but steers and ……. As far as everything being bigger in Texas, we’ll just have to ask Joe Cox about that one.

By gator the dog catcher

October 16, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

I knew that UGAY shouldn’t have redshirted Caleb King. If King would have been on the travel squad for the Nashville trip, Brandon Coutu would still have his things………..To bad Coutu didn’t have a copy of “Passing the HS Graduation Test” for him to steal. You’ve got to admire King for his persistance though. Not to many student athletes could hold onto that many stolen items while driving a moped.

By gator the dog catcher

October 16, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

Sundawg - It was proven that it was not Tebow on your tape! It was mearly a look-a-like who left a pair of jean shorts at the scene. Those jean shorts turned out to be 2 sizes to small for Tebow. Remember “If the jean shorts don’t fit you must acquit!”

By AltamahaDawg

October 16, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Oh, how the Mighty have fallen, from titletown braggin to nothing more than queer jokes.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 16, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

Buck, Rome is the only thing on up here in that time slot. You should hear the guy after him. Rome is bad but this guy is like fingernails down a chalkboard bad.

By ARdawg

October 16, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this

Altamaha

Apparently I had bad information. My understanding was UF has 2 redshirt freshman on the OL.

Agreed to the blueprint to containing UF offense is out there. I see it as Tebow. contain his running and pressure his passing. If he has time it will be a long day for the dawgs

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 16, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

gtdc, if Tebow happens to get injured playing football he can always join the WIGGLES.

By ARdawg

October 16, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

I was at the game and in the company and conversation of quite a few Vandy fans. If CMR hadn’t made an issue of the celebration I tend to think it wouldn’t even be discussed now. The fact that they were celebrating didn’t appear to bother anyone but Richt. I can also believe the players didn’t realize they were on the Vandy insignia. It is disheartening they felt the need to celebrate at barely beating Vandy though

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 16, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

ARdawg, maybe deep down inside it was the fact that we celebrated by beating Vandy after forcing a 2 minute remaining redzone fumble and 37 yard field goal with time running out. Really that is nothing we should be proud of. Sure a win is a win but that should have been decided in the first half. We should have had reserves in there for the second half.

By ARdawg

October 16, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

gdawginkala

I agree but that wasn’t the situation. From where I was sitting after the first half it was looking like we wouldn’t get out of Nashville with a win. Certainly a different team of Dawgs in the 2nd half but a victior was still very iffy up until that fumble

By JimmyG

October 16, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

Yeah I didn’t see the tip from my seat in the stadium on the Bailey ball, but I noticed it on the replay. I only got to see the 4th quarter on the replay last night, and there were three very catchable balls in that quater alone dropped. Durham’s was god awful, Bailey’s should have been caught, Tony Wilson dropped one. Others I remember from “being” at the game was the Massaquoi ball in the endzone, yeah he went up with the defender but he had his hands on the ball, and he missed one that he dove for. Goodman dropped one that hit his hands. Thats at least five I can come up with off the top of my head, but I remeber counting at least 6 and the other Georgia fans around me complaining about it also. Stafford made 3 or 4 bad throws but that is expected with 31 attempts. Bandwagon people please go pull for Tech our Atlanta’s new WNBA team

By Mini Mike

October 16, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

Dawgs wear Jean shorts … I have proof: http://209.200.252.69/~gnnsite2/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=35&topic=74.0

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 16, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

ARdawg, I agree. And how many times have they come out this year and fallen flat the first half, UT, Ole Miss, Vandy, W Carolina, SC, and? I sure hope they find a way off the bus in Jacksonville and man up the first half. I would hate to use the Vandy game as a “turning point”. Auburn game anyday, Vandy game I just don’t know.

By AltamahaDawg

October 16, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

You fellows must have parallel football universe running next to mine. What UGA team have you been watching that should have put Vandy away and playing subs in the 4th quarter? If you are talking hypothetical ideals, sure, but those boys are on the actual 2007 team.. And there wasnt anything deep down about it, I think it waqs openly celebrating the way they pulled it out. Obviously we all want to be blowing everyone out, going undefeated, but serioiusly, you really dont think those boys should have been celebrating that win? In this season? I was damn sure celebrating beating somebody.

ON the logo pogo, I seriously do not not think Coach considered who might have noticed for one second, because that was not the point. HE noticed and appearantly thats his rule. I dare say that’s not the first time he has snatched some shirt up for breaking a rule that none of us would have known anything about. (or agree, or understand why it matters)

By AltamahaDawg

October 16, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

Zoo, you lost me on not wanting Vandy to a turning point.

By I-DOG

October 16, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

GTDC:

Tebow is a great player, no doubt about it. I’m much more worried about his running ability on 3rd and 8 than I am with his passing ability. Not that he can’t get the first down through the air, but I’d like to see the Dawgs at least make it difficult on him.

Will the former team captain/Felon play against KY and the Dawgs? or will the investigation take place AFTER the season?

By AltamahaDawg

October 16, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this

not lost as in, I disagree, lost as in, what did you mean. Hopefully thats not going to be our new standard? I’d hope not too. Still you do have to beat the vandy’s before getting to the point of beating the Fl’s.

By Big Dawg

October 16, 2007 5:14 PM | Link to this

In watching the game two more times, Stafford had 3 bad throws and there were 8 dropped passes, 6 of which should have been caught and the other 2 could have been caught. All of those complaining need to take a deep breath and a step back and realize the steady improvement that Matt has made i.e. turnovers are down, TD’s are up, his decision making has improved overall. If all the for sure TD’s that have been dropped had been caught he would have 21 TD’s at this point and we would be 6-1 and all of you would be shouting/asking why he isn’t being considered for the Heisman.

Next I believe Coach Ball, Bobo and ultimately Coach Richt are making a huge mistake in not getting Caleb King playing time. Next year we will need him as Brown, Lumpkin, and Jason Johnson will be gone and the only TB with experience will be Knowshon Moreno. While we will be experienced at fullback with Southerlin, Chappas and Munzenmaier Moreno will be our only true TB with experience which IMHO is a mistake. Also from my inside source Caleb has been getting rave reviews from his team mates and the coaches just like Knowshon did all last year and this spring and with the injuries to Brown and Lumpkin he could become a very integral part of the offense for the rest of the season. And those of you who are wondering he has learned the playbook, he is doing quite well in his classes and he is said to be further along in his development of becoming a good blocker than Lumpkin has in his entire time at GA.

As for the incident with some of our players jumping on Vandy’s Star. IMO that was purely an accident as these guys had migrated there because Coutu had moved that way after making his first game winning field goal on the last play of a game and these guys wanted to celebrate with him. As for Coach Richt he did the right thing in that whether it was an accident or intentional that shows a lack of class and needed to be quickly corrected.

Go Dawgs

By ARdawg

October 16, 2007 5:14 PM | Link to this

Altamaha

I think gdawginkala and I were referring to the fact that just a couple of years ago beating Vandy in any fashion wouldn’t have called for a celebratory dance any where …muchless midfield

By Erk

October 16, 2007 5:22 PM | Link to this

No matter what Richt does it’s always going to be wrong. Everybody says he doesn’t show enough emotion and then he shows it and Richt “assaulted the players”. Give me a freakin break. He put an end to what he thought was a celebration on the logo. Whether they intended to or not, HE put an end to it quickly because of how HE interpreted it. You can rest assured that Richt will win with class and lose with class.

By ARdawg

October 16, 2007 5:25 PM | Link to this

gdawginkala

All I have seen this year in the 1st half has been lethargic and flat. A few exceptions and decent scoring drives. But for the most part we have been non-existent in the 1st half all year. With the real meat of the schedule coming up, that won’t help us obtain any wins. They not all Vandys and Ole Miss

By Buck in the NW

October 16, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

Rome just pounded us again. He wants to be the one that hangs a bad rep on the Dawg because that’s one way he believes will help him retrieve his reputation. Does anyone know why his program is in the time slot it is? He was yanked off the “Air” a few years ago because he was saying things about people and teams that weren’t true. He only did some local stuff in the L. A. area for a couple of years all the time begging ESPN to give him a 2nd chance. His time slot today is terrible when he use to have a prime time show. The only thing that got him kicked off was because the network was overwhelmed with complaints. He’ll continue to hound the Dawg to death until someway he’s called on the carpet…..Altahama wasn’t CMR referring to an incident that happened several year ago? I can’t remember the team we were playing but there is a clear difference between the two situations. I know I happen to watch what happen and “my bad” that I can’t recall which game. We’ll never know and it’s a judgement call by the individual but IMO Coach by his actions made a mountain out of a mole hill. I just can’t believe that he couldn’t have gotten the players to move(with the help of staff) with out his pushing his players which was what called attention to a non - incident and the rest will be history.

By ARdawg

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

Erk

good observation and correct for the most part. But keep in mind CMR is only a man and as so subject to the same faults as you and I, i.e. jumping to the worng conclusion. He didn’t handle that situation with class albeit he is a class guy

By AltamahaDawg

October 16, 2007 7:04 PM | Link to this

Erk, I think you said it best, and much more simple. Perception. I think he did perceive it to be what we all say, we hope, we havent sunk to, stomping on Vandy’s logo for doing what we are supposed to have done anyway, win a game.

By AltamahaDawg

October 16, 2007 7:29 PM | Link to this

Buck, isn’t Jim Rome just proving why Coach takes thats so seriously?

By Coach Richt is just p** off

October 17, 2007 6:28 PM | Link to this

Richt took out his frustration on the players. He’s angry about the fall of Georgia football under his reigns.

By The View

October 18, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

CMR said what he meant and meant what he said. First, the team needs to act as good sports, regardless of winning or losing as they represent all of UGA. That “in your face” crap that Miami started under Jimmy Johnson is low class and has no place in sports. Its just plain disrespectful. Something UGA fans need to keep in mind.

By Buck in the NW

October 19, 2007 4:16 AM | Link to this

Altahama, he was but taking out his fustration on the players just,IMO, added more fuel to the fire. I wonder if anyone would have even noticed. It’s all history so I’m going to let it satyim that trash bin.