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By Lee

October 26, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

I agree that the coaching staff is preparing for the contingency of another running back getting hurt. This game has all the makings of being one of the more physical games this season and UGA has already lost two backs this season to injuries.

If UGA has any hope to win the SEC East, they HAVE to beat FLA. If the game is close and the situation arises, they probably would play King if they thought that he could make a difference.

By gator the dog catcher

October 26, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this

At least you still have Knowson Moreno. Moreno is intimidating, just look at his picture

By braveswin

October 26, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this

I for 1 will allow such decisions to be made by the coachng staff.As much as the coaches see King, they, (and only they) know if he is ready to contribute and if he is needed.Yes I think 7 games worth of playing time is enough to pull his redshirt IF he is needed.This staff hasn’t made too many mistakes on players and playing time so I have confidence in them to make the best decision for King and the program.Thanks Chip for the work you do it is appreciated….

By Dawg guy

October 26, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this

I watched Caleb play all 4 years in Gwinnett. He is DEFINITELY better than Brad Lester (who is Auburn’s #1 RB currently). Anyone who says that Caleb King is not Georgia’s #2 back for this Florida game is kidding themselves, or they are one of those redshirt-nazis who believes nobody should play as a Freshman.

Caleb is our #2 back for this game, in terms of ability right now-PERIOD. How that translates Saturday….???

By BhamDawg

October 26, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this

Whatever it takes to win versus Florida. It’s high time that we utilize our players and snatch a victory. Kalvin Daniels looked good in VERY limited action against Ole Miss, but so did everyone else. He might be a good option to start with.

Damn it, just beat Florida. This is past getting very old.

By Do Not Play CK

October 26, 2007 2:16 PM | Link to this

There is no way CK is a difference maker in this game. The only way I see a reason to play CK is if NM goes down with an injury that will keep him out for a several games. I care less about losing a year of eligability than CK just not being ready to contribute at this level in this game. Is it remotely possible he could do something great? Yes…Is it more likely he misses a blocking assignment that gets Stafford killed or fumbles the ball from not used being hit at this speed? YES AGAIN! I say there is much more to lose than to gain. If CK is the best chance we have to make plays we do not stand a chance! Come on DAWGS man up and get nasty with the Gators!

GO DAWGS!

By Sick and Tired

October 26, 2007 2:16 PM | Link to this

Once again Chip is trying to make a story out of absolutely nothing. Nobody purports to know anything about Caleb King. Why do you AJC beat writers always try to put words in the Dawg Nations’ mouth with these crappy blogs? He hasn’t played in college. We don’t need your brilliant reporting to fill us in on that. The sky is blue. Why don’t you write a blog about it? Good grief.

At any rate, this is a non-event. He is making the trip because Georgia has two hurt RB’s and needs depth in the event of a catastrophe. That is all. You are making something out of nothing. The likelihood of him seeing the field is as good as you writing a good blog. I’m not betting on it.

By Lee Dudley

October 26, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

The way I look at it…If Moreno goes down in the 2nd quarter and the DAWGS are playing tough and the score is even, then the coaches have a real tough call to make. If King comes in and is just ok then you realize that maybe he isn’t what he was made out to be and that losing a year is not the worst thing here. We would also be sending a message to NEW PROSPECTS/RECRUITS that they have a chance to play and that King only has 3 years left to be the man with Moreno. I also think that we will need to 2 great backs THIS year to win any of our remaining games except Troy and if King is clearly the SECOND best back as of TODAY then depending on the game you have go for it. Play him!

By mcdawg

October 26, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

i think that unless the offense has inserted plays specifically designed for King-don’t blow the redshirt-i would like to see him used in ways that allow Moreno and King to be on the field at the sametime-if not lets see how the two other guys work-what happened to the fullback in this offense anyways??-perhaps just another blocker but those 10-15 yd plays pass plays that hit the fullback in stride were very effective in the past-if King is going to go in every once in awhile not sure it is a great idea

By Carlton Powell

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

Tough call. If the game goes as did the Tennessee game and prior couple of games agaisnt the Gators where the Bulldogs get down big early, forget it. BUT, by chance if the game is close, and giving Moreno a break could do some good, may have to re-think the decision. The Bulldogs need to start winning against the Gators no matter how. The only thing to get the mental/emotional monkey off their collective backs is a win. Plus, with a win over the Gators, the remainder of the season takes on a different dimension. Personally, I think the game will go about like the last two against the Gators; get behind early, then make somewhat of a comeback. The problem is the Bulldogs have no clue how to play defense. It could possibly be a fourth quarter decision.

By gator the dog catcher

October 26, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this

Oh come on Chip!!!! That link to the Moreno picture that heavily resembles Gary Coleman was halarious! How could you delete that?!!!! Where is your Jacksonville Convention spirit????

By mcdawg

October 26, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

Remember Veron Haynes-he was former fullback who became starting running back because of injuries-worked out pretty well

By gator the dog catcher

October 26, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

Hey Chip - If the reason you took that link down is because you can’t handle anything that makes UGAY look bad, then you might want to consider turning off your TV on Saturday!!!

By Sick & Tired iz dumb

October 26, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

@ Sick and Tired: If the blog is so pointless, why respond? Seems hypocritical… Anyways, this is a must win. Richt will do whatever it takes. Caleb will play.

By AltamahaDawg

October 26, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

I dont really think the issue is should you play King IF he could help beat Fl. I think that’s a no brainer. The real issue is IF he could. The fact that King has NOT played until now leads me to beleive he has not been considered, by the staff, to be capable of helping to win yet. Any way you slice it, he is not even making this trip, let alone playing, if we didnt have guys injured. That doesnt sound like a secret weapon to me.(at this point) I have no doubt thye boy has skills and we COULD make him relavant in this game if we so chose, But surely we have plenty of plays in the book , that could take advantage of guys who are already part of equation. And if THEY arent clicking, he really won’t make a difference anyway. As is pointed out and every else has stated. Moreno having issues, changes everything. I’d love to see him play, I hope I dont.

By Al

October 26, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

Wow: The record against Florida is losing 15 out of 17, everyone knows this SO: what the Heck, Richt, just go for it…. Throw all the marbles on the table and roll… Be aggresive and win this one for once, play king, let’s win the game. I am tired of all the going back and forth, make a decision and stick with it…

Get some dawgs on ya and play aggresive the entire game, do what ever it takes to win,win,win…..

No excuses, Tired of em…..

By will

October 26, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this

NO way do you take that shirt off CK! This is a must win for UGA but don’t do it. What if the kid gets in the game & struggles, then you have not only hurt the kid’s long term future but you have messed up his confidence for next year. I like what they did with Moreno last year in getting him SEC ready to play. Mentally and physically..They should do the same w/CK and forget about this year.

By mark

October 26, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this

Dawg guy- I have no doubts that CK handled his business on the high school football field. College is a whooooooooole different ball game my friend. To put an 18 yr. old freshman who hasn’t taken a college snap and rely on him to be our #2 back for Ga/Fla game doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. In college athletics everybody was an all-area selection, all-state, or whatever. Patrick Pass and Jasper Sanks are two great examples of high school phenoms who flopped as college players. I’m not saying I think CK will flop, i’m just saying that I wouldn’t base my decision on whether or not to rush this kid in the biggest game of the year with 2 more scholarship RB making the trip based on the fact that he was a bad a$$ in high school.

By Caleb King

October 26, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

I do not want to play in this game and waste a year. I will be happy just to make the trip and this statement of mine should stop all the rumors.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 26, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

gtdc, Hilarious man, plain hilarious. He also yells “what chu talkin bout Willis” when the ref ask for the ball in the endzone.

You and Tebow got your reservations in Wiggle Bay yet for the post game R&R? Remember to keep that Mother of All Mullets out of the fan belt when checking your oil.

By hoopscoach21

October 26, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this

What a ludicrous question! How would anyone outside the program know? Do we have practice film?

I guess we’re trying to fill spots on the website…

By realist

October 26, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, I don’t think Caleb King will make a difference. Although our offense is suspect, our defence has been apalling the last few games (or…all of them). Which means that Tebow is going to run and pass all over us. Let’s face it, we can’t keep up with UF. Haven’t been able to for nearly 20 years.

That said, I’ll still be rooting for the dawgs come 3:30 tomorrow.

By tim

October 26, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

I think he plays only if Moreno gets injured

By JB

October 26, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

Basically you can tell CMR is very comfortable with his situation at UGA. most coach’s are playing for their lives ( see Miss St., Ole Miss, Tenn., Ga. Tech, Nebraska, Texas AM, and on and on). Of course we should play him. We need to win NOW. If he gives us a better chance, PLAY HIM NOW. We will sign 5 or 6 backs before he leaves school. Am I the only one who feels this way ?

By Scott

October 26, 2007 3:00 PM | Link to this

you gotta get through this game without pulling his redshirt. If Moreno goes down hurt, that should be the only way they play King. We will appriciate having that extra year of eligibility in a few years. GO DAWGS!!!

By Florida Gayder

October 26, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this

I just want all the nice looking GA guys to come on down and “hang” out with me and all the Florida Gayder fans if you know what I mean. It will be such a hot time in Jville.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 26, 2007 3:02 PM | Link to this

Chip, seriously. Not IF King can help us win but IF there is a CHANCE he can help us win take off the shirt. As mentioned the coaches think so and there are plenty of games left in the season. If nothing else is gets him ready for next year too. One thing for certain we will definitely need him next year.

By optimist

October 26, 2007 3:04 PM | Link to this

Dawgs win big tommorrow. 77-0 topping the worst beat down in school history. Go dawgs!!

By Dawg Fud

October 26, 2007 3:05 PM | Link to this

I believe that Jason Johnson has earned his shot to play. He and Knoshown can carry the load. If our offensive line play is poor, then this is a moot point and no need to pull Caleb’s shirt. I am not a red-shirt nazi (to borrow Dawg guy’s term) but I like the senior who knows the system and has been to Jacksonville and earned his scholarship after being a preferred walk-on. Give Jason Johnson a shot. I am skeptical of Caleb’s pass blocking and picking up of the blitz. It is challenging element of the game for a true freshman back to learn.

GO DAWGS!

By St. Bernard

October 26, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

If we could get the line to open a hole we’d still have 3 healthy running backs.

By Inspector-G

October 26, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

Well I think some of you were the same folks I heard in the stands last year saying that we should take the red shirt off of Moreno and how he was the ‘real deal’ and he very well maybe. I think I heard “Brown Sucks!” about 12 times, even though he was injured and did not play that game. Who cares. We are not the falcons. Do what it takes to win. If that means play Caleb, it means play Caleb.

By Wes

October 26, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

JB,

Yes, you’re the only one who feels that way. OF COURSE we should play everyone on the roster who gives us a better chance. Problem is, the kid’s never touched the ball in a college game, so no one, coaches included, knows if Caleb King has the ability to give us a better chance to win.

You can never say never (wait, that don’t make no sense) but I think the only way we can let him see time is if Knowshon goes down AND Jason Johnson, Brannan Southerland, Chapas and Kalvin Daniels all fail to produce. Of course, that’s just my opinion, and I’m sure everyone knows how the saying goes…

By Dawg Fud

October 26, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

JB It is not a matter of simply playing King. It is a matter of using him effectively. Everybody knows he can run. Can he protect Stafford and pick up blitzes? If our offensive line has another “Knoxville Day” then there is no point to play him.

Bottom line: our team is too unpredictable to risk pulling Caleb’s red shirt.

However, to your point, if we are running the ball well, and the offensive line is playing lights out, and Knoshown goes down, well, then I think you have to play him.

Side note - who I would really like to see get some serious action tomorrow is freshman linebacker Rennie Curran, the other Gwinnett County standout!

By Rob

October 26, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this

I’m on the fence on this one… don’t know what to think. If they feel King is ready… and Knowshon goes down, I’m all for it. I have no idea what our backup backs can do either. I trust CMR will do what he thinks is best, but I really don’t want to burn his redshirt unless absolutely necessary. I just want to beat Florida!

By jas

October 26, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

Forget blowing a redshirt on the king. Give the ball to our real secrete weapon we have not used much this year…Brandon Sutherland. He destroys more bad guys than that other drunk Sutherland on 24. All those gator bad guys will turn themselves in to CTU before the game even starts.

By Exley DAWG

October 26, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

Dead on Chip. With the results of last weeks SEC East games, this thing is still wide open for 5 teams. Run Moreno until his cleats fall off. BUT, if the DAWGS are in a postion to win and King has earned some confidence from the coaching staff due to his practices this week, then play him.

Im more concerned with the way the defense starts the game. HAVE EM READY WILLIE!

By James

October 26, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this

I’m pretty sure that beating Florida counts as making a “major immediate impact”. Thanks for bringing up Jasper Sanks! I had almost expunged that situation from my memory banks.

By mtnmom

October 26, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this

“I just want all the nice looking GA guys to come on down and “hang” out with me and all the Florida Gayder fans if you know what I mean. It will be such a hot time in Jville.” this text will be italic=Florida Gayder, stupid chicks like you are what keeps the female race in the Dark Ages. No self-respecting Dawg Guy would be caught dead with you, no matter how bleached blonde your hair or how successful your breast augmentation. I guarantee you won’t find a Georgia chick making such a asinine post. This is not a meet-up or a dating board but a discussion of THE GAME.

this text will be bolded=Now…on to the business at hand. I say give Caleb King a chance! Can’t wait till tomorrow…First game day I’ve had off all year…I’m jonesin’ for some Bulldog football and some DEAD GATOR MEAT…WOOF WOOF WOOF

By NRBQ

October 26, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this

CMR has publicly questioned his own decision to red-shirt KnoShow last year. I hope he learned his lesson.

This team needs any spark it can get. If King still possesses the explosive athleticism he showed pre-injury, then he can help make a difference in this game even if he hasn’t learned all his assignments - catching it out of the backfield, returning kicks, etc.

Mr. Richt, tear off that shirt!

By De Bow

October 26, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

I heard that Caleb was failing out of school and they wanted to go ahead use him while they can before he is ineligible. I know he had difficulty with his grades in high school, so I guess it has continued on. If this all true can someone please sit down with him and sign him up for easy electives, where all he has to do is just show up to class! Give him some HACE lecture classes or some Horticulture classes or something. May be he is just a straight idiot.

By AltamahaDawg

October 26, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this

realist, calling our offense only suspect but our defense apalling is not really very accurate.

By Lane

October 26, 2007 3:35 PM | Link to this

Firm believer in going the RS, route. However, if King is as good as “hyped”, probably will not be around for 4 years-NFL.

Stafford would be much better, if he had been “Shirted”, last year. Feel he is fragile, which impacts his confidence. Greene/Shockley both were RS’d.

Stafford should not be compared to Tebow, who appears to be much more mature mentally and emotionally, not to mention physically. Tebow, who may not have a “cannon”, puts tremendous touch on the ball - very catchable. Last year, i thought the guy was a “beast”, and not a passer-was I wrong!!

Also, very negative about playing Freshmen in the OL. These guys should not be playing until their RS-Sophmore yrs.- gain weight, strength, and improve technique. Very few have the above to compete their freshman yr.-current Freshman are playing out of necessity.

By noyellowinthisblood

October 26, 2007 3:35 PM | Link to this

I’m not concerned with burning the RS if he can be productive and is ready to pick up blitzes. I’ll agree with JB about the signing of 5-6 backs over the next several years.

By Dorsey Hill

October 26, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this

Its impossible for us to sit here and say that Caleb is ready. We haven’t seen him practice. We also were getting great news out of practice about Knowshon at this point last year and we haven’t heard the same about Caleb. However, at this point its really irrelevant. The coaches really have no choice but to play him Sat. If Knowshon went down and Caleb hadn’t gotten work we fans would be rightfully critical that Caleb wasn’t ready to go. I don’t think we have any choice but to put him out there and hope for the best. (Minimum expectation: no fumbles.)

I would also like to see Jason get a shot at a series or two. Afterall, our normal rotation is with 3 backs and while they shouldn’t have equal carries in this game or anything close to it, I have to believe that Jason would take full advantage of such an opportunity. Beyond that he really deserves it given that he has put 5 years of work into the program.

The interesting thing is going to be that if Caleb has a big impact, all of the idiots are going to be upset because Caleb wasn’t out there for USC and UT. Kind of a double-edged sword for the coaches. As for me I hope that he plays like an All-American and I’ll just be grateful for it. (Knowshon, Caleb and Dontavius for the next 3 years??)

I’ll say this though it is one helluva baptism by fire though to get thrown out there in this game isn’t it? If he does get in we’ll see what he’s made of that’s for sure.

By Glenn

October 26, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Why not…He won’t be at UGA 4 years anyway. Look what happened when Vince put H. Walker in before he thought he was ready. The rest, as they say, is history.

By Wozzo the Wonder Dog

October 26, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

Jasper Sanks didn’t fumble. Those will be my dying words.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 26, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

De Bow, if that is the case we will just let him do summer school at UF. That ought to boost the grades.

As I mentioned before, research has shown that the only Florida athletes that don’t have a diploma are the ones who had their windows rolled up during their last ride through campus.

By JB

October 26, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

Some of you need to remember when lightning struck in Knoxville in 1980 when in the 3rd quarter Dooley stuck this kid from Wrightsville in the game. Your 1980 National Champs thanks to that hunch. no, this is not for the title, But man what if this kid took it to the house 2-3 times. I’ll bet he won’t do it from the bench.

By gator the dog catcher

October 26, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

Kalamazoo - Well Duhhhh. Do you think I could have a mullet like this if I didn’t already know to keep it away from the fan belt??? Do you think I pull for Auburn or something?

By gtc

October 26, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

I agree unless he is only in school for 3 years. He will not win this game, but you may not have or need 5 years, most likely the former.

By RW

October 26, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

No Way He has NO game experience, and this is too big a game to ‘experiment’.

By gator the dog catcher

October 26, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

Zoo, Cuz, Alty, and all other Jacksonville Conventioneers - Good luck and may the best team win (their 16th out of 18th)!

By AltamahaDawg

October 26, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

GTDC, I have to admit, it will be a point of interest to me to know you are across the way somewhere.

By RAD

October 26, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

GO DAWGS!!!!!

BEAT THE GAY TURDS!

By RAD

October 26, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

GO DAWGS BEAT THE GAYTURDS!!!+

By gayturd the dog catcher

October 26, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

GO GAYTURDS…

By jfj

October 26, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

Play King ONLY if Moreno gets hurt…

By Dawg Fud

October 26, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

JB

Did the red shirt rule exist in 1980? Did Dooley risk a year of Herschel’s eligibility by playing him in that game? Wasn’t Tennessee the first or second game of the schedule in ‘80?

I am just asking. I honestly do not know.

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 26, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this

JB I’ll bet he won’t do it from the bench. Excellent point. He won’t be doing anything if he doesn’t play. That’s for certain.

By Dorsey Hill

October 26, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this

I remember Herschel Walker. Herschel Walker is the Greatest College Football player of all-time. Caleb King is no Herschel Walker.

Any of you who were around will remember the recruitment of Herschel. There was a media frenzy. The guy was a legend in high school. I remember them televising a high school All-Star game he played in. Back then High school football was not on TV, ever. He was a phenom before he stepped onto the field at Neyland. What he did was not really so much of a shock, but simply bewilderment at a guy that big, that strong and that fast. He changed recruiting forever as everyone thinks they are going to get that one guy that sends them to the National Championship.

Herschel was 6’1” 220 and ran a 4.3 at a time when the linebackers were 200 and the D lineman were 240. You show me an 18 year old who is 6’4” 265 and runs a 4.1, can jump 48 inches off the ground and is tough enough to play with a seperated shoulder and then you’ve found another Herschel Walker. (You know Thomas Brown if he’d taken HGH and steroids starting when he was 11.) Until then he is one of a kind and I seriously doubt there will ever be another like him.

I hate to rain on the parade as no one wants to see Caleb succeed more than I, but you aren’t gonna see anything like #34, Herschel Walker, “The Goal Line Stalker” again.

Herschel’s pro career while successful made Herschel seem human, but those of us who saw him at UGA can attest, that guy was Superman, period. He was alien. The guy was a man playing with boys. 11 guys on the other team knew our playbook by heart:

Herschel left Herschel right Herschel up the middle

and they had no chance. They were simply out manned.

(BTW: I did see that Herschel’s son is 7. His mother was a track star at UGA, so in 10 years I guess we’ll see if the Secong Coming is possible????)

By JB

October 26, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

Dawg Fud

Where we whipping the Gator’s ARSE on a regular basis back then. I’m just asking, I don’t remember. I do remember the last 12 years ! I’m ready for ANYTHING or ANYBODY to help us win. gators are playing 18 freshman, but of course they look pretty good doing it. Our guys are on the bench. We will never know. Is the best talent on the field ?

By Chan Gailey

October 26, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

GO GATORS, I NEED YOU GUYS TO WIN I NEED TO GET ANOTHER YEAR HERE. IF RICHT LOSES THAT MAKES ME LOOK GOOD GO GATORS

By Uncle Dave

October 26, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

Without a good running attack, the Dawgs stand no chance of winning. Moreno cannot do it by himself, especially with the erratic play from the O-line…Bobo knows that his boys have to eat the clock and keep Tebow off the field. If King is the best option available to help out… then put him in. We are trying to win a championship this year. All of this garbage being spewed about King’s lack of playing time being linked to not having enough talent… it is absurd. He has not played because Brown, Lumpkin, and Moreno gave the coaching staff the luxury of not forcing him to make the adjustment to division 1 football immediately. I think he will play if the backups show they cannot get it done ( not just if someone is injured). If he does get in the game, we will see a lot of him the rest of the year. You do not waste a kid that everyone wanted.

By Realistic Ricky

October 26, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

Now that UGA is back in the Eastern Division race this season (thanks to UT and USC losing), they should do WHATEVER IT TAKES to try and win this game. Also, losing to the Gators so often will eventually have a negative effect on recruiting (if it has not already done so). Finally, if Richt’s recruiting is as great as has been advertised since he arrived at UGA, he should have no problem signing more talented running backs, right?

By gdawginkalamazoo

October 26, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

Moreno will take care of the rock this weekend. 30 carries ought do it. Few screen passes out to him for receiving yardage. SEC Freshman of the Week for the third time this season.

By gdawg

October 26, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

CK is a total stud and a GREAT receiver! FLA has been weak against the pass. I see us lining up both CK and KM in the backfield and throwing to both ala Ronnie Brown and Cadillac Williams of AU. I think since the end of the Vandy game, they have been preparing this.. 7 games left is plenty of time. Chances are he and KM don’t see their senior year anyway….. He is the real deal!! Believe it or not, better than KM….. Go Dawgs

By Wes

October 26, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

This is complete speculation, (just like what Caleb would do if put in the game) but I think some people might be surprised by what Jason Johnson and Brannan Southerland do with the ball in their hands.

Caleb is a finesse back, the type that takes time with the ball, allows the line to create holes for him, reads the blocks and then makes his burst. Obviously we don’t have the line to open up huge running lanes against Floridas D-line. BUT, the fullback-type/straight ahead running style of Southerland, Johnson, Chapas might really help us sustain drives and keep Tebow off the field. Especially in 3rd and short situations. Just a thought.

By N.Y. Dawg

October 26, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

This is always a must win game? Play Caleb if he will help the Dawgs win.I just hope willie is smart enough to double Harvin,and pound Tebow on right shoulder on his 25 quaterback sneaks/draws? The defence does that i like our chances. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Dorsey Hill

October 26, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

Ricky,

Richt has signed 4 5-star backs: Lump, Moreno, King and Samuel. On Holloween we’ll get a 4-star in Dontavious Jackson. I don’t think recruiting talent at the RB position has been an issue.

By Dill

October 26, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

I love the DAWGS. I was there when Hershel ran over the Tenn player and went into the endzone. I was there and saw the Lindsey Scott miracle, and I was there for ten years while Georgia suffered Coach Goff. I have always continued to watch and support this team since I was a 5 year old kid, a student at UGA, and now a 45 year old man. But I have to say that this year we do not have a defense. Willie Martinez has seen to this fact. Because of this, I am afraid that the game will be decided by halftime much like it was with Tenn this year. Given these thoughts, I don’t see any circumstance that might arise to force CMR to waste King’s red shirt. We are probably headed to a 7 and 5 season and CK will not be able to stop that just like our D can’t stop anyone else. I’ll watch the game and cheer for these DAWGS but I will also keep my crying towel handy. I doubt you will see CK in the game.

By A-ville Ranger

October 26, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

I don’t know if Caleb is ready but I’m guessing the coaches have considered that much by now.I don’t get how anybody on this board can say he would or wouldn’t make the difference in the game.I do know we shouldn’t run Knowshon 30 times,that’s just too much to ask of a young guy who takes the punishment he does.Let the coaches decide if he’s ready and needed,if the answer is yes to both….play him.

By gadawgfan

October 26, 2007 4:59 PM | Link to this

Give it a rest with his grades, people — just because he’s good at what he does, you obviously need to make yourselves feel better by hating on him. All I have heard is that he works hard and he is making the grade — he has not been academically ineligible since his SOPHOMORE year in HIGH SCHOOL and people still don’t let it go.

By Dawg Fud

October 26, 2007 5:17 PM | Link to this

gadawgfan

One person asked about his grades and communicated what they heard. No one is “hating on Caleb.” Everyone wants to see him succeed.

What blog are you reading? Settle down, Beavis.

By Dorsey Hill

October 26, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

Dill,

Caleb will be more likely to play if we’re losing than if we are winning.

1) why get Moreno hurt in a losing effort? 2) you still have 3 big games on the schedule and he needs the work

If we are 5-3 with Tech, Auburn and UK looming do you still want to have one scholarship back with experience? I think the coaches will be trying hard to avoid 6-6. So,

Caleb will play if:

1) He can’t hurt us because we’re getting our butts handed to us

or

2) If the coaches think he is ready to contribute.

I strongly believe we’ll see him unless Moreno is tearing it up in a very close game throughout and Richt doesn’t want King to miss a block or lose a fumble and have the responsibilty of losing such a big game because of a freshman mistake.

By DWG

October 26, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

If the coaching staff thinks he’s ready and can contribute I say play him. We still have 5 more crucial games left and we will probably need him at some point. If it were the Auburn game I’d say no but there’s still a lot at stake this season.

By Sport Fan

October 26, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

I say play Caleb Saturday. It would be good to get him in against UF. Remember next year the only returning RB with experience is Moreno. Letting him tote the ball this season can only help him improve and give him confidence going into next season.

By GACGrad

October 26, 2007 5:47 PM | Link to this

Why don’t you call coach Chupp at GAC and ask him if Caleb should play and be the savior for Georgia. He was supposed to be the savior for GAC beating Buford last year and he didn’t do squat. I think they held him to under 50 yards and a majority of that was on a pass play to him out of the backfield.

By TK Harty

October 26, 2007 5:51 PM | Link to this

I’m with A-ville Ranger. If CK is all that he’s purported to be then play him! He’ll leave early anyway.

If it gives the dogs a chance to beat those #$$holes then so be it. GYHD’s…

By AZ Dawg

October 26, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this

I don’t think you will see him in the game unless Moreno gets hurt. On a personal note, I’m looking forward to the Moreno/King show and wouldn’t mind getting it a few month’s early. Either way, I just want to get the win. Losing to the mullet heads is getting old.

By gatorhater

October 26, 2007 6:06 PM | Link to this

CALEB KING FOR HEISMAN!!!!

By Dalton

October 26, 2007 6:10 PM | Link to this

I don’t see why anyone would say that pulling the redshirt would be wasting the season for him. He will be playing as a freshman against: FLA, AUB, KY, GT, and a quality Bowl team. How can that be considered a waste?? Plus, and I said this in Wednesday’s blog, just think what he will be like with this experience when we go to Columbia next season! We won’t have to wait half the season for Caleb to “become a seasoned back.” He will be ready to go at game #1 in 2008. What an advantage!
If we NEED him tomorrow, play him. Enough said.

By 59bulldawg

October 26, 2007 6:17 PM | Link to this

I think it’s smart to get CK ready to play if needed. But JJ is more than able to spell KM when he needs a breather. Plus I’d hate to burn a redshirt season this late in the year if we can avoid it. But I agree that winning the game should be priority number one. Go Dawgs!

By Col. Walter E. Kurtz III (Dawg Fan)

October 26, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this

(In a radio transmission intercepted this afternoon from the remote mountains of Pakistan where Col. Kurtz, III has followed his grandfather’s example and taken his Special Forces unit to fight the enemy on his own terms and with out official U.S. Government support. He is currently wanted for the murder of 4 Afghan Government officials whom he had determined were agents of Osama Bin Laden.)

“Coach Martinez,

I’ve seen the horrors of 2 wins in 17 years. The same horrors that you’ve seen. It’s impossible for words to describe what action is necessary to those who do not know what this horror means and has meant to me and the Bulldog Nation as a whole.

Horror. Horror has a face…And you must make a friend of horror. Horror and moral terror are your friends. If they are not then they are enemies to be feared. They are truly enemies.

We have to have men who are moral…and at the same time who are able to utilize their primordal instincts to kill without feeling…without passion… without judgment.. Because it’s judgment that has defeated us.

We must hurt them. We must destroy them. We must kill them. Running back after running back, QB after QB, WR after WR.

If we had 11 men with this understanding, our troubles in Jacksonville would be over very quickly.

We have seen such men at UGA. Men like Bill Stanfill, Eddie “Meat Cleaver” Weaver, Richard Seymour, Knox Cullpepper, Terry Hoage, Thomas Davis, Odell Thurman, David Pollack, just to name a few. Find such men on the current roster and unleash them as we pray that God has mercy on the soul’s of our enemies.

Those Gators. I hate them. Oh, how I hate them…

Go Dawgs and GATA…out”

By Col. Walter E. Kurtz III (Dawg Fan)

October 26, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this

(In a radio transmission intercepted this afternoon from the remote mountains of Pakistan where Col. Kurtz, III has followed his grandfather’s example and taken his Special Forces unit to fight the enemy on his own terms and with out official U.S. Government support. He is currently wanted for the murder of 4 Afghan Government officials whom he had determined were agents of Osama Bin Laden.)

“Coach Martinez,

I’ve seen the horrors of 2 wins in 17 years. The same horrors that you’ve seen. It’s impossible for words to describe what action is necessary to those who do not know what this horror means and has meant to me and the Bulldog Nation as a whole.

Horror. Horror has a face…And you must make a friend of horror. Horror and moral terror are your friends. If they are not then they are enemies to be feared. They are truly enemies.

We have to have men who are moral…and at the same time who are able to utilize their primordal instincts to kill without feeling…without passion… without judgment.. Because it’s judgment that has defeated us.

We must hurt them. We must destroy them. We must kill them. Running back after running back, QB after QB, WR after WR.

If we had 11 men with this understanding, our troubles in Jacksonville would be over very quickly.

We have seen such men at UGA. Men like Bill Stanfill, Eddie “Meat Cleaver” Weaver, Richard Seymour, Knox Cullpepper, Terry Hoage, Thomas Davis, Odell Thurman, David Pollack, just to name a few. Find such men on the current roster and unleash them as we pray that God has mercy on the soul’s of our enemies.

Those Gators. I hate them. Oh, how I hate them…

Go Dawgs and GATA…out”

By Dorsey Hill

October 26, 2007 6:28 PM | Link to this

Comparing GAC to Buford is like comparing Georgia Tech to the New England Patriots. GAC wasn’t beating Buford no matter what. That someone thought he was going to make the difference and that it didn’t happen is more a reflection on GAC and the person(s) with that opinion than Caleb. My guess is that he would have made out pretty well playing with Parkveiw vs. Buford.

BTW: You are an idiot.

Next thing you know this Techie is gonna say that the pee-colored rump rangers of North Ave. are going to beat UGA because of Choice. Won’t happen.

By UGA599

October 26, 2007 7:23 PM | Link to this

If he wasn’t ready for Vandy then how did he get ready for the defending national champions over the past two weeks. Yes, I realize there was another blow to our running backs in that game but c’mon, theres got to be someone healthy that can give KnoMo a rest here and there other than Caleb. This could be KnoMo’s coming out party, and if we play Caleb what are the odds he will have a big game in his first game and against one of the best teams in the nation, no matter how talented he is. Redshirt him.

By Dawgs will lose

October 26, 2007 7:28 PM | Link to this

Yes we are now getting oh so close to the massive Jaw dropping in dawg nation. 16 out of 18… How Sweet it will be. Again dawg fans, Mr C. King wont matter that much if CMR decides to play him , the outcome will still Favor the MIGHTY GATORS. I expect Mr. TIM TEBOW will shred that weak defense of the puppies! It will definitely be a beat down before the dawgs will wonder if they can catch up in the 2nd half.

By Chip Towers

October 26, 2007 7:48 PM | Link to this

gator the dog catcher: I didn’t take down any link to anything and that is neither my job nor my responsibility. If somebody like you is just a flat-out jerk but more importantly is using bad language or racial slurs or something else I don’t like I can simply place a call and have them banned. But I have no idea what you linked to, never saw that you had a link and really don’t give a dang. Are we clear? …

Sick and tired: I’m sorry you’re sick and I’m sorry you’re tired. I’d suggest laying down and taking a rest and logging off of your computer for a few days. If you don’t like a subject being discussed here you’re welcome not to post anything.

By A-ville Ranger

October 26, 2007 8:11 PM | Link to this

I noticed something in the BCS rankings that I find interesting.The highest ranked 1 loss team is LSU at #3.the 4 highest ranked 2 loss teams are all SEC east teams UF at #11 Kentucky at #14 SC at #16 and UGA at #18.What does that say about playing in the SEC ? that you get repect ? that it’s a tough row to hoe ? I’d say both are true.

By MRL

October 26, 2007 8:42 PM | Link to this

What happened to Lumpkin … . broken finger nail?

By will haney

October 26, 2007 10:01 PM | Link to this

redshirts should be done at beginning of season, it’s like double jeopardy, holding an ace in the hole just in case, but he’s really a 2 of spades cause he hasn’t played yet, I wouldn’t like it if I was a player, but at uga there is an education to be gotten, look at those basketball players. GO DAWGS

By Lane

October 26, 2007 10:20 PM | Link to this

Dorsey Hill, wake up pal there is only one H.W. - get out of the past-present only please;

Buck from the N.W. - Stafford will be 28 of 30 with 9 TD’s - do you agree.

Please no “jock sniffers”, get off the couch and run a couple of miles!!!

Only kidding!!!

By AltamahaDawg

October 26, 2007 11:14 PM | Link to this

“we do not have a defense. Willie Martinez has seen to this fact”

Dill, so you are saying that Coach Bobo “saw to it” that we have no offense this year?

By Dill

October 26, 2007 11:42 PM | Link to this

Give me a break! Dorsey, I liked your response to my statements and I agree with you.

Altamaha, did you watch any Georgia games last year? That defense was just fantastic, huh. It has been on a down hill slide for two seasons now. I didn’t mention the offense because it is performing exactly the way I figured with the OL we have. I think Stafford is going to be one of our best QB’s ever once the line gets tight and experienced.

I played defense myself, middle linebacker and outside linebacker and I tell you what, my school won a State Championship and we did that with a great defense and a solid offense. Our defensive coaches would have beat us half to death if we allowed teams to run up our gut like Georgia does. From what I’ve seen this year, Erk Russell is rolling over in his grave at the sight of the runs off left tackle. It’s downright embarrassing.

And by the way, when BVG was the DC, we were a hard hitting, slobber knocking defense…but, we still had problems with the long ball…who was the defensive backs coach then, take a guess.

I’m praying for a miracle Saturday and I truly hope the DAWGS can make things happen. I’m a fan either way.

By Zeb McKluskey

October 27, 2007 2:36 AM | Link to this

Col Kurtz, I like you already man. I’m an ex-marine and you know all we’re good for is killin people and blowin sh!t up!! But you know what….without people like me and you on the planet, imagine what our great USA and surrounding countries would be like. My buddy and I were just talkin about your subject today. Right now, we don’t have a TRUE HEADHUNTER on this team. I told him I think Rashad Jones will turn into one but he’s just young now. Other teams used to fear comin across the middle cause they knew that someone had the capacity, will, and plain out pure evilness to take their dam head off. Man I miss that.

I thank God every day for every service-man and woman for protecting this country and the rights of every pu$$y, liberal, moron, spinless f$#k to speak his mind. Please, please, please, you lovely democrats….personally walk up to a Marine and spew your worst. I’ll pay your hospital bill. GO DAWGS!!!!

By Zeb McKluskey

October 27, 2007 2:56 AM | Link to this

Did the AJC block my post? If so, can someone from this paper have the nads to email me and tell me why? I was agreeing with Col Kurtz.

By Zeb McKluskey

October 27, 2007 2:56 AM | Link to this

Did the AJC block my post? If so, can someone from this paper have the nads to email me and tell me why? I was agreeing with Col Kurtz.

By Zeb McKluskey

October 27, 2007 3:10 AM | Link to this

Sorry, I’m an idiot sometimes.

By Rick Lackey

October 27, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this

Play the best players….period. if Caleb is all we hope he’s gone after his junior year anyway! Play the best and win!

By beachdog

October 27, 2007 9:36 AM | Link to this

Play him or not I can’t say.

But the retard who said Patrick Pass was a bust in college must have missed those Super Bowl rings he won for the Patriots.

He was bust in college because of dumb coaching.

By beachdog

October 27, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this

Sorry, I’m an idiot sometimes.

Yeah you are.

Soldiers follow orders.

Patriots ask questions.

That’s how it works in a democracy.

Go Dogs!

By Lane

October 27, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this

Dill, are you related to “Al Bundy”, of “Married with Children”?

Just curious!!

By Gen Neyland

October 27, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this

What a rousing two weeks of literary excellence in the blogosphere. He11s Bells, even the author of this blog was spittin’ fire right up to game day. The time is drawing near for The Bog Lizards and The Mangy Mutts to do battle in JAX. Buck from the NW will be in attendance…That’s the real upside to this Party, believe me… From a semi-impartial perspective, GOOD LUCK to all.

By Sally Mae Johnson

October 27, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this

Dawgs 31 Gators 28

By Atlanta Gator

October 27, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

CHIP——I just read your comment from 7:48 PM last night. If I knew just how easy it was for you to ban offensive jerks from the AJC blogs, I would have thought that you would have used that power already to deal with a handful of bloggers who were spewing a lot more offensive garbage than anything I’ve ever seen posted by gator the dog catcher. Here’s hoping that you actually exercise that power in the future——the AJC blogs are in desperate need of it.

By Atlanta Gator

October 27, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

Alta~Dawg, Big Dawg, Buck, Cuz, gdawg~zoo, Hunk et al——Good luck to your Dawgs. May the best team win today in Jacksonville.

Back after the game to gloat or eat crow.