UGA

By Hershey

November 3, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this

should’ve gave the ball to knowshon for three more yards to get over 200 rushing….otherwise good win

By Replay

November 3, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this

Fire Willie Martinez today.

By TK Harty

November 3, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Time to move on and focus on Auburn. A W is a W.

Go Dawgs

By So Ga Dawg

November 3, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

Typical Georgiaand disappointing!

By Coopdawg

November 3, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

We all knew this was going to be a tougher game than we really wanted it to be. I do think our defense could’ve done a better job of shutting down those little dump off passes to the flats, but I’ll take it. Let’s move on to Auburn and see if we can make it to the GA Dome. Go DAWGS!!!

By bigdawg01

November 3, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

Good game by Troy. Remember, they put 31 on UF as well. Stafford shakey at first, but they need that same ‘lights out” attitude against Auburn, b/c they will be ready to play. MORENO is the future, and is completely amazing.

GO DAWGS, Put 40+ on AU

By The Ole Ball Coach

November 3, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

Where was the defense I seen last week. I would put in a third stringer to start a fight and get somebody throwed out of the game. Then I would keep taking my QB out to somebody started playing like crazed buffalo on tabasco sauce.

By SOBEDAWG

November 3, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

Knowshon saves the day once again…They gotta get focused on Auburn now…gotta bring the A-game next week (Auburn will be wanting revenge after last year)…got to eliminate turnovers next week too…Go Dawgs! Sobedawg

By MIkegadawg

November 3, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

Chip, u were right, Troy put 26 on ARK and 31 on FL in there other only two loss’. They’re a good team.

Now time to focus on beating AU who looks pretty tough defensively.

GO DAWGS!

By Well, Chip ...

November 3, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

Can’t really disagree with you … but it will be a cold day in … (you know where) before you even begin to give UGA any credit or put a somewhat of a positive spin on the Dawgs ….

The Trojan’s have played 3 SEC teams … they have still scored an average of 34-35 points per game …

Their last drive was 91 yards on with their second string and about as deep on our bench as we can get …

We knew this game would be a fight …

This is YOUR take on the game and you don’t mention UGA’s 2nd Freshman leading rusher of all time .. that rushed for 198 yards … including an 80 yard scant … Going over 1,000 yards for the season …

You stuck to the facts - but you ran like heck from any positive aspects of the game for UGA … including the “W” … which in the end … is all that matters. You tried to minimize that as much as you could.

I know reactions like this is what you want … too bad you don’t get pationate reactions due to solid journalism ….

By BDAWG

November 3, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

Fire Martinez and hire Muschamp.

By Dawgmania

November 3, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

They can’t move on until they review the game film and see where they need to improve. Only Tennessee scored more points on the dogs this season. No doubt Auburn and Kentucky will review this game for ways to score on the uga defense.

By DawgGrad311

November 3, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

Chip, It’s time to stop eating lead paint chips…This game was not pretty by any means, but to say that it was close is not very accurate. The only reason why they came within 10 is b/c the pine-club came in and gave up some points. So your 23-24 prediction is a couple of scores off.

Having said that, the game was full of bloopers and blunders, and we were lucky not to fall too behind, especially with the early turnovers that only yielded 3 pts for Troy. The defense gave up way too many yards, even if the Boy-Toys have a good offense. Stafford picked it up mid-way w/ the exception of the pick, and the penalty’s were maybe one too many.

All in all though, GA grasped control to make sure they could give their starters a rest and get prepped for those Awwbarn tig-les.

I told you so…wow.

By hop

November 3, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

chip,stop patting yourself on the back. despite turnovers, we pulled our regulars when we had a 17 point lead. we won by ten ,you said a one point margin.

once again you were wrong again in your predictions and the dawgs ability to take care of business.

By B-Dawg

November 3, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

I love the dawgs, but we still look shaky. Make mistakes against Auburn and Kentucky like we did against Troy and we could see a replay of the game against Tenn. However, if the D can just play a halfway decent game and Stafford can keep the ball out of the hands of the opposing team I think Moreno can handle it from there.

By Jeff Lawson

November 3, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

Put the cork back in the bottle So Ga Dawg - they won against a good team. Take the W, climb bag on the fan wagon and get ready for Auburn. What would it take to make a fan like you happy?

By AC in boulder

November 3, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

This was a nice warm up game for rest of season. No major injuries and got some playing time for a few guys that don’t normally get it is a good thing. It would have been nice to get Knowshon 200 yds, but not worth risk with bigger goals in mind. Ready for some war eagle soup!!! Go Dawgs!!

By Isaac Crawford

November 3, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

Go Dawgs!! I like wins, and today we won an thats what matters NOW!!

By Mikey

November 3, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

We all knew this was going to be another typical letdown game after a big win. We got the W, so let’s just move on and get ready for Auburn.

By williedawg

November 3, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

488 yards! hope the D” gets better next week!!!!

By Pathetic

November 3, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

Fire Willie .com would be a good start . hire Will Today!!!!!

By Isaac Crawford

November 3, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

I like wins and Today we got a win, that all that matters to me..

By Uncle Dave

November 3, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

This “fire Martinez ” talk helps nobody. This is the same kind of negative garbage exhibited when Tripp Chandler was booed earlier in the season. It is the kind of thing that makes people view us all as lunatics… and it is possible that it even hurts recruiting. We live in an age when blogging is a legitimate part of the media driven consciousness of our society. This garbage does filter down to recruits… they are kids who respond to shallow impressions. When exactly would you people like Martinez to be fired? Tomorrow? We are preparing for the toughest defense we will face all year… how about after the season… or a few weeks from signing day? The fact is we all need to do nothing to discourage the recruiting class from bolting. This is the best group that Mark Richt has ever assembled. The Dawgs are in the mix to play with the big boys. Troy has scored against everybody they have played, including Florida, OK State and Us! This defense is young and they will get better once they have some upperclassmen to provide leadership. Until then, we all need to shut up and enjoy this ride.

By Puh-leeze

November 3, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

Still waiting on those SEC sanctions for the Florida game Chip. For everything thing you get right there are 10 things you get wrong. You are the worst beat writer Georgia has ever had. Your college football knowledge is extremely limited (hence the human interest garbage we get every week) and your supposed “objective” take on the Dawgs is thinly veiled. Nothing personal, just the truth.

Georgia led comfortably for the entire game. The defense has issues but don’t make this out to be anything it isn’t. That isn’t being objective.

By Buck in the NW

November 3, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

one pic and two passing TDs, don’t know what you’re talking about but I do know this. CMR just said in his locker room press conference that Stafford bruised his knee a little and they hope it doesnt Swell up very much. I’d hate to go into the AU with out him being my QB…..Moreno, great job again but he did have his 1st fumble of the year and that’s amazing. CMR doesn’t believe in style points and I hope that doesn’t come back to haunt us.”Trap Game” big time but we won so now we move on to AU.

By baghdad-dawg

November 3, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

Knew this game would kind of be hard to get up for. Its like hooking up with Rosie O’donnel after you hooked up with Heidi Klum(FLA) the night before. Went thru the motions, but in the end, got the win. Now onto the trash from Auburn-Go Dawgs

By Dramadawg82

November 3, 2007 5:14 PM | Link to this

Big story out of this game is Moreno rushing for nearly 200 yards and going over 1000 for the season when he really didn’t start getting most of the carries until the Vandy game. I expected the Dawgs to be flat after the win over Florida; we got the win and that fact was never in doubt after the half.

By RxDawg

November 3, 2007 5:17 PM | Link to this

Uncle Dave, I nominate you for endzone paint design assistant coordinator. Well said, very well said. Guys, I dont think Willie is exactly the gold standard when it comes to D-coordinators but come on. We knew Troy was going to score. They score on everyone. Its a good offense we played to today. I understand everyones has a right to be a critic, but the negatism is overwhelming to the point where a lot of you will never be satisfied.

By RxDawg

November 3, 2007 5:20 PM | Link to this

Baghdad-dawg, you win the award for best analogy every. Congrats

By Replay

November 3, 2007 5:25 PM | Link to this

Uncle Dave:

How in the h3ll can you compare booing Trip Chandler to seeing the need for leadership change for the Georgia defense? I would NEVER boo a player - I think that is despicable. But asking for accountability from a Defensive Coordinator who has had several years to show what he can (or should I say CAN’T do) on the field with these 4- and 5- star athletes?? You think something is wrong with that? I think something is wrong with you. There is NOTHING WRONG with recognizing cosistent problems and desiring for those problems to be rectified.

Martinez has had many chances and he continues to fail miserable. A-ville Ranger will do a much better job than I of blogging later on his many, many shortcomings.

And one last thing, unlike you, I happen to love the power of Blogs. They put fans in a position that only affluent boosters have held in the past. Get used to it.

By GADAWG

November 3, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

I read these blogs from time to time and the only comment I have is this:

You people are all losers, get a life-

Go Dawgs!

By DawgGrad311

November 3, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

Replay

I did not make the game seem like a cake walk, but it wasn’t as close as Chip-eater made it seem. By the 4th quarter we could breath a little slower. But I was getting nervioso up until that point. If you would have read the whole statement I wrote you would have realised that I thought the game was not very pretty and could have been handled a lot better.

Here is what you missed…Having said that, the game was full of bloopers and blunders, and we were lucky not to fall too behind, especially with the early turnovers that only yielded 3 pts for Troy. The defense gave up way too many yards, even if the Boy-Toys have a good offense. Stafford picked it up mid-way w/ the exception of the pick, and the penalty’s were maybe one too many

So I am not saying that we played lights out and never gave them a chance, I just think Chipperoo was a little innaccurate in saying it was a close one. If it was as close as he made it, they would have never put in the replacements.

By Chip T

November 3, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

OK guys, I will be able to tell you “I told ya” again next week about my forecast on the GA-AUB game. A TEAM WILL SCORE…

By gg

November 3, 2007 5:33 PM | Link to this

I really wish Georgia would not schedule these type of out-of-conference games. UGA gains nothing if it wins and everything if it loses. Why not schedule a Tenn-Chatanooga or a Arkansas Pine Bluff. These are dangerous type games that Georgia gains nothing in winning especially sandwiched after an emotional win against Florida and before a huge game against Auburn. Good job in winning this one, college football is so emotional and anything can happen. Good job CMR and Moreno.

By Replay

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

RxDawg:

Performance is what I care about. Willie has proved time and again he doesn’t have what it takes to lead a great defense. I’m sorry that you and some others are satisfied with his coaching and want him to stay at Georgia, but I would bet that more fans than not would love to see him leave Athens. Our defense would be better for it. Period. And not today (that’s just inflamatory talk), but after this season ends.

By A-ville Ranger

November 3, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

Uncle Dave, think what you will,there’s a clear trend.From the start of the 02 season thru 8 games in 05 the defense gave up 30 once,at LSU in 03.In just over 2 seasons (in games played) they’ve given up 30 6 times including the last 2.Today they got 4 turnovers and 3 sacks so it’s not about being aggressive.Martinez simply hasn’t been able to get his guys to play at a high level often enough.If not for Moreno we may well be on a 4 game losing streak.If they play at the same level next week Auburn will run them over.I’m not saying they will,it wouldn’t surprise me if they come ready to play.The problem is,you just can’t count on them anymore.You can’t win it all playing in this conference without playing consistent defense.The talent is there to make a run at a national title,but only if the defense shows up ready to play every week,they damn sure didn’t today.

By baghdad-dawg

November 3, 2007 5:37 PM | Link to this

RxDawg,Hooah,I mean woof-woof. Obviously, I didnt see the game, but Im guessing the offense was good, especially Moreno. Think Stafford and the rest of the O are getting more and more confident every snap as well as learning how to win. I thing the problems on D probably have more to do with youth than anything else. But they are our week link right now, MARTINEZ-get your guys over the hump! Beat those Auburn inbreds!!!!

By jimmy

November 3, 2007 5:42 PM | Link to this

gg, if you beat a weak d2 team like Tenn. Chatanooga, you get little BCS points. Beating a solid Troy team(though not in a BCS league they are decent) looks better to the hacks who didnt see the game and only look at the box score. Unfortunately, their vote is important in the BCS standings.

On another subject….anyone seen “White & Gold” lately?? hmmmmm

By A-ville Ranger

November 3, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

ChipT Funny stuff,I called for a 10 point win today so if Chip was right I must be plume psychic.If you doubt me, check the old blog from yesterday.

By DawgGrad311

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

White and Gold is busy wearing his Dipsy teletubbie costume under his VT jersey he stole. He’s hoping he can score with Tinkey-Winkey Taylor.

By Rhino

November 3, 2007 5:49 PM | Link to this

Willie Martinez is doing well with what he has to work with. Losing Charles Johnson and having 2 undersized defensive ends is what is hurting. The biggest complaint I have is not with Coaches or players it is with FANS. Where was everybody at pregame? You complain about the team coming out flat and yet you show up casually midway through the first quarter. GET THERE EARLY AND BE LOUD DURING THE PREGAME!!! If you are going to complain about things look at yourself first as a fan. I’m glad this game wasn’t on TV so everyone could see the empty seats at kickoff. We are not Tech, we are Georgia, Get there early, be loud and be proud.

By JM

November 3, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this

Since the second half of the Alabama game our offense has pretty much been carrying the team. Our defense is questionable in certain areas, but they’re not playing up to their talent level on that side of the ball, IMO. Getting off the field has been a problem for this team all year. Troy ran like 90 plays today. Ridiculous.

That said, we did what we had to do to take care of business in a dangerous game, although I don’t love our chances against Auburn next week.

By Poned Up Face Mabel

November 3, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this

Hubby only smacked me once ,right eye is swollen a bit. No FOC Party though Cuz said No or KNOW. Go DAWGS!!!

By Uncle Dave

November 3, 2007 5:56 PM | Link to this

Replay: You guys are blowing this out of proportion. There is a time for such reaction, but this is not it. I was foaming at the mouth the last three years of Ray Goff… but present circumstances are different. Nobody in the country could measure up to your standards this season… times have changed. Welcome to the new world. We can only hope we eventually get a playoff to set things straight, because from Troy to Appalachian State to Hawaii to South Florida… things are not what they once where. Erk Russell has left the building… a long time ago. Martinez is not perfect to be sure. Why Vangorder left is a true mystery. But you guys come off as shrill whiners when the team is in a position with a very young defense to possibly play LSU for the conference title. Have a beer and lighten up. Things are looking up man.

By RxDawg

November 3, 2007 6:00 PM | Link to this

I know this. Our offense opens up and fumbles the ball on the 1st two possesions, on our side of the field. Troy walks away with 3 points from that…so it cant all be bad on D. Keep up the good work Baghdad, hope you make it back safe and soon.

By tony

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

It’s mind boggling to see MR take the ball out of Moreno’s hands when he’s moving the chains. U control the clock when u can keep the ball on the ground plus there’s no drop passes, tip balls and interceptions when you keep the ball on the ground. Just pass when it is neccessary. The entire team feeds off Moreno’s energy so we need to stick to the running gain as long as it is effective. If MR call the Auburn game the way he call today’s game we might not come out on top.

By Charminandsoap

November 3, 2007 6:04 PM | Link to this

I be taikin me a shier ever Sadurdy wever I need it or not. The drowt be dammed. Rowl Tied!!! Beet Lezly Myls!!!

By RxDawg

November 3, 2007 6:06 PM | Link to this

Theres the spirit Coach Dave!

By Here we go with that young crap

November 3, 2007 6:11 PM | Link to this

Fellow Fans we are 9 games into the season. The defense hasn’t improved. teams are not earning their yard’s moving the ball at will. Thank goodness for the opportunistic turnovers. These guys need to have discipline and qiut leaving guys wide open!!! Willie is a Idiot period!

By A-ville Ranger

November 3, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this

Tony Moreno carried the ball 26 times today.Last week he carried it 33,we face the best hitting defense we’ll see all year next week and you think he should have carried more ? Why not just harness him to a plow ??

By Thinking Outside The Box

November 3, 2007 6:36 PM | Link to this

Fire CMR. Bring in Joe Torre. Hire Dominique Wilkins for OC. Hire Ray Goff forDC. Bring in Rush Limbaugh for recruiting and Duane “the Dogg” Chapman for streangth and conditioning.

By Thinking Outside The Box

November 3, 2007 6:38 PM | Link to this

Fire CMR. Bring in Joe Torre. Hire Dominique Wilkins for OC. Hire Ray Goff forDC. Bring in Rush Limbaugh for recruiting and Duane “the Dogg” Chapman for streangth and conditioning.

By A-ville Ranger

November 3, 2007 6:52 PM | Link to this

This is my last point for awhile,everybody be honest,do you have any idea how the defense will play next week ? I sure don’t. GO DAWGS

By Car Warsh Dawg

November 3, 2007 7:01 PM | Link to this

Charminandsoap… I agrees , I warshed my Fowerd Van yesterdy in the howt. Baimmer 20 LSU 17 Hafftime

By Jeb

November 3, 2007 7:07 PM | Link to this

1. When will we learn to stop the pass?

2. Hold on to the ball, Please!!!!

3. Now I know where the Vols dog Smokey got his name. From Coker.

Go Dawgs, but please learn how to defend the pass.

By Willie Martinez

November 3, 2007 7:13 PM | Link to this

You guys don’t get the complexity of the modern game.It’s not just about winning you have to entertain as well.What is more entertaining than halloween or christmus ? What would be the fun if you knew what you were getting in your bag before you got it.Why do you think they wrap gifts ? same difference right ? So will we show up against Auburn or sleep through the game like we did today ? That’s what I love about it, I have absolutely no idea,oh boy I can hardly wait.

By Grant

November 3, 2007 7:26 PM | Link to this

Chip… you were way off. It was not even close to a one point game. There is no I told you so, because you were wrong…. come on man

By "Bill" Martinez

November 3, 2007 7:34 PM | Link to this

In today’s SEC, giving up 30 points a game ain’t bad.

By NWGA Dawg

November 3, 2007 7:36 PM | Link to this

BS. Not to take any shine off Troy but this team was VERY fortunate to leave only 10 down to UGA. Com’on, they burned their time outs against the reserves to pull from 17 to 10 and we had our offsn reserves in there the series prior-to. Does anybody really believe this game was that close? Hope so: this went about the way it should’ve for the Dawgs. What did you expect after beating UF like a rented mule? The Dawgs were looking ahead to Auburn—that other team not far from Troy.

Give the Red and Black some credit. Oh and before you ‘Barners start talking about revenge, how ‘bout the Dawgs revenge for allowing the AU team to steal one in Athens two years ago? What was it, 4th and 18? Not slamming the ‘Tigers or anything but there’s no fear here…bring ‘em on.

By Ed

November 3, 2007 7:37 PM | Link to this

Cocktail Party Losers 49 Vanderbilt 22

I didn’t see that coming. I guess Vandy got punished for our TD celebration.

By Mr. Jefferson

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

Pathetic Dawg display. Richt has cosmic backlash aimed directly at UGA for the reprehensible Florida “sacrifice” of fifteen yards. Does he think he’s Jesus? While you were hammering a feeble nobody, the Fighting Cavaliers of the University of Virginia fought off a well coached top 25 Wake Forest team to go 8-2. I can only pray that we’ll get a shot at Georgia in a bowl this year.

By Buck in the NW

November 3, 2007 7:45 PM | Link to this

I just hope that one day CMR pulls the 1st unit and it doesn’t come back to really hurt us. Style points do count in today’s polls. Already the headlines are saying the Dawgs struggled past Troy and they’re right. Just for conversation, what if we run the table and “Style points” put a team .003 points ahead of us and we don’t make a BCS Bowl Game. It’s so much I can’t count that high but we would lose a bunch of money simply because we didn’t score one more time. Just conversation as the team gets ready for AU. BTW, didn’t Troy score over 30 on the 3 SEC teams they played?

By Ben Tompkins

November 3, 2007 7:50 PM | Link to this

I can see it now and it ain’t pretty:

Auburn 20 Georgia 17

Kentucky 42 Georgia 35

The defense must get its act together or we can forget about the SEC East.

By Tommy Bow Wow Den

November 3, 2007 7:57 PM | Link to this

My team will show the puppies how to score style points as well to how to do Chicken right!!!!! 47 - 10 Woo Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoo C L E M S O N !!

By TexGator

November 3, 2007 8:00 PM | Link to this

Ed, I know you’ll never admit it, and you can spare me the standard lines about bye weeks and D.J Shockley’s injury a couple years ago… but I suspect you now have a better appreciation of just how much of a bullet you dodged last week.

And fear not, you will indeed be punished next year.

By Awlburn Jed

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

Do yawl think Larry Munson still has sex?

By War Eagle

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

Another Auburn-UGA shoot on the way, Auburn had 6 points last two games points scored against weak foes, but still defense is defense. Auburn will be ready , just hope we can lasso Moreno from making 80 yard runs. LSU is getting “home cooking” from the Refs, as usual at Bryant-Tuberville Stadium.

By TexCommodore

November 3, 2007 8:15 PM | Link to this

TexGator, Maybe next week, though you’ll never admit it, you’ll have a better appreciation of the bullet you dodged this week.
And fear not, you will indeed be punished next year.

By VTFan

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

UGA DAWGS are sad. They barely beat a school who the majority of students are MUSIC MAJORS for Godsakes. Get over yourselves. This is hilarious. Hey, do you dawgs remember VANDERBILT last year? LMFAO Oh yeah the Dawgs won against US mighty ACC VT foes in the PEACH BOWL. Hell u should. PEACHY UGA! You stole the signs and play route. Oh yeah, btw……GO YELLA JACKETS oops I mean YELLOW JACKETS.

By Cuz

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

War, looking forward to our annual reunion game. Unfortunately, we have to play you at Sanford. The away team gets at least a touchdown and field goal advantage. Bummer for us.

LSU versus Bama. War that must be like watching two ex-wives fight. You don’t want either to win, but it is too fascinating to turn away.

By TexTiger

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

What about Aub-FLA? I bet Larry gets a shot of a#@ every now and then.

By Cry Baby

November 3, 2007 8:35 PM | Link to this

UGA is 7-2 and leading the SEC East. What a bunch of crybabys and winers.

By Larry Munson

November 3, 2007 8:38 PM | Link to this

I did your mama last night, Awlburn

By Jim Donnan

November 3, 2007 8:42 PM | Link to this

I have a gigantic head.

By I love Willie

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

I am a Dawgs fan but one thing I am not a fan of is these fans who one week think Martinez is great. The next week it is fire Willie. It’s that way with everybody Richt, Stafford ect. What is gonna happen when Knowshon has a bad game? Are we gonna bench him? Better yet lets start a website benchknowshon.com. Stand behind our Dawgs. Besides I would like so see you armchair quarterbacks be a D-coordinator. Good luck with that. I swear our fans are the biggest bunch of babies.

By I love Willie

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

I am a Dawgs fan but one thing I am not a fan of is these fans who one week think Martinez is great. The next week it is fire Willie. It’s that way with everybody Richt, Stafford ect. What is gonna happen when Knowshon has a bad game? Are we gonna bench him? Better yet lets start a website benchknowshon.com. Stand behind our Dawgs. Besides I would like to see you armchair quarterbacks be a D-coordinator. Good luck with that. I swear our fans are the biggest bunch of babies.

By Eric Zeier

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

I love Larry, but he needs to give me my space now. Hes old and smells like bourbon.

By Bob

November 3, 2007 8:53 PM | Link to this

Stevie boy is getting his a$$ handed to him by the Hogs. Maybe he should find a way to fire up his boys like Mark did. One sure good thing about next week is that either the Lizards or SOS is going to lose. That is a win win proposition.

By Buck in the NW

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

War Eagle, my buddy cuz may concede you the extra 9 points based on past results and he’s right; however, we’re re-writing the rules for ‘07. This season we aren’t giving any points away because we have a new true head coach and that not only levels the playing field but we’ve got the same QB back plus we’ve added a new RB. Should be a real “slobberknocker”.

By Bob

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

War Eagle,

Agree to a point on the officiating at Bryant-Denny-Tuberville-Richt Stadium. But Miles is clearly being outcoached by Saban. I mean LSU shows zero composure. They should be way ahead in this game. If this keeps up, Miles will have his plane ticket to Ann Arbor paid for by the LSU alums.

By CoastalGADawg

November 3, 2007 8:59 PM | Link to this

What a whacko conference this year. LSU is playing like a gang of outlaws with 131 yards in penalties and looks like its going down to Bammer. Arkansas is putting the hurt on SC. Do we beat AU at home for the first time since ‘03? If not, can you say Florida and Auburn in the Dome for the SEC title? Right now, cannot see either LSU or Tennessee beating Arkansas. Time to tighten up Dawgs. Play with more passion than today or it’ll be another long night at Dooley-Sanford Field vs. the Plainsmen…

By Joe Cox

November 3, 2007 9:04 PM | Link to this

benchstafford.com

By A-ville Ranger

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

Buck If we had one loss I’d be concerned about style points.I don’t see a national championship as a realistic goal this year though.To me it’s about indicators and giving up almost 500 yds,Troy getting more first downs than us and holding the ball three and a half more minutes than us is what worries me.Coach Richt said if they could survive early the team should be much better by late in the season.I don’t know that this team looked any better than they did early except for Knwshon.Maybe they can come out next week and stop Auburn,I really have no idea how they’ll play.Take Knowshon out of the lineup and we may well have lost the last four games.If we win next week things get interesting but that’s a big if.I bet CMR will say some simular things to what some of us are, minus the criticism of Martinez.

By Nick Saban

November 3, 2007 9:12 PM | Link to this

Bryant-Denny-Tubberville-Richt-Miles Stadium

By Bob

November 3, 2007 9:19 PM | Link to this

A-ville Ranger,

Actually today is about what I expected. They have been playing college football for 140 years or so and it is a fact that college kids almost always are a bit flat after a huge win and prior to another huge game. Throw in the fact that Troy is a pretty good football team and I am not surprised. Offense was out of synch most of the first half, but they looked pretty good thereafter. Stafford’s interception was actually a good throw and their DB (who has 6 interceptions) stole it from Tripp.

This was a game we had to get through and it ended about like I expected it to.

By Bulldog Bob

November 3, 2007 9:21 PM | Link to this

We always play flat after a big win like we had at Jacksonville. We are going to be fine! We get Thomas Brown next week. To have that tandem in the backfield is going to give AU fits in the game planning for next week. Keep the faith Bulldog Nation!

By Bob

November 3, 2007 9:21 PM | Link to this

Hand it to LSU. They overcame some wierd play calling, lots of penalties and a hostile environment. Still, I think Miles has been playing with fire.

By Down again

November 3, 2007 9:29 PM | Link to this

I love to read the UGA blogs.

From week to week you UGA fans are like watching my kids on a roller coaster. First you’re up and then your down, then your back up and then you’re back down, up, down, up. down…… All season long.

Must wear on you after a while…….

By SATXDawg

November 3, 2007 9:29 PM | Link to this

GO Know Mo

By CoastalGADawg

November 3, 2007 9:32 PM | Link to this

I was wrong about LSU…apologies for jumping the gun a little ways back. Bengals got a break with a fumble recovery at the Bammer 3 and won a game they probably deserved to lose, thereby virtually guanteeing themselves a spot in the SEC final even with a potential loss to the Hogs later. Georgia took care of bizness despite allowing something like 460 yards to Troy. My guess is the Dawgs will be pumped and primed for AU next week. We never play well against the teams we should beat by 30. The Georgia Southerns, UABs, Marshalls, even Western carolina this year—none have been impressive wins for the Dogs. We play to the caliber of the opposition and the emotion of the opposition. We may or may not beat AU and we’re still a year away from all kinds of breakthrough possibilities. This year’s recuiting crop looks promising if dividends can be gained from it…With this group, and Moreno, the sky’s the limit in ‘08 and ‘09. Let’s wait and see. Meanwhile, there could be a lot of fun left in this season. But please, please, no Peach Bowl again. Anything but the Peach Bowl again. And sidebar to the Virginia Tech post…you were sposed to beat us in the Peach last year and didn’t. You shouldn’t be throwing stones in your glass house, especially losing the other day to the Boys from Beantown the way you did…

By A-ville Ranger

November 3, 2007 9:33 PM | Link to this

Bob I would agree with you except I can’t view this game in isolation.The trends seem to show the defense is slipping, starting midway through the 05 season.If they come out and play well next week,great,but the pattern of inconsistency worries me.

By BCD

November 3, 2007 9:34 PM | Link to this

Not only is this what I expected, it is what I WANTED. We have a great game today and it sets us up for a bit L next week. This gives us something to focus on in practice.

I think that all we need is for Stafford and his WRs to connect on a few more plays next week and we pull out the W. KnoMo will be a running beast if our passing game is good enough.

After this game, I wonder how many yards he could have racked up if he got 25 carries a game all year. I don’t think he should do more than that in order to keep him healthy, but I also think that he needs the rock more than he was getting before Lump and TB went down.

Focus Auburn

BCD

By virginia dawg

November 3, 2007 9:38 PM | Link to this

VTfan,

you suc as bad as your hokies. we kicked your little hineys after spotting you several points beeach

By A-ville Ranger

November 3, 2007 9:38 PM | Link to this

Down again you’ve posted the same insults using at least four names already,we get your point.

By Yonder Dawg

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

BCD The offense scored 44,I don’t think that was the problem.

By War Eagle

November 3, 2007 9:47 PM | Link to this

How time flies, cuz daughter goes to Mayo, Buck is battles serious illness, War Eagle has chemo all summer, shane writes with no periods, Gen Neyland and zoo are still gentlemen, hunk still has kind words and its Auburn-Dawg time again. The West is little stronger this year than East with Bama and Miss State surge, LSU is good, Auburn is playing best defense in the country and UGA has Moreno.The bottom line is who has football last will probably win the Sanford-Cuz Stadium contest. Good luck against Tech, Nice win today…

By bucky belue

November 3, 2007 10:05 PM | Link to this

I love Larry Munsons announcing of the past but I listened on the radio today and LArry I guess can’t really put alot of excitement into the game. THe roadshow guys were great last week.We scored a rushing touchdown today and I never heard that we scored, I could hear the fans cheering so I figured we did but Larry never called it. He said we made a strong push at that right guard but never anounced the touchdown. Even on Moreno’s long run it wasn’t exactly “Run Lindsy RUN! I know calling for Munsonto step down is sacreligeous, he’s been the best, but it’s time to step aside.

By Cuz

November 3, 2007 10:19 PM | Link to this

Am I the only one who notices these things. Yes we had less yards, we started with better field position, hence more points. Not really hard to figure out and Math was my worst subject at UGA. They hold the ball for more minutes, they ran over 80 plays, yeah, guess they would have more time of possesion. Once again a math problem.

Come on people, get with the program or at least read one. Dawgs win again, now we have our cousins from across the state boundary. This will be the toughest game of the year. Maybe CMR can schedule a parachute drop by Kregg Lumpkin after the first UGA touchdown to get the team fired up.

War, I am honored by your compliments.

By RxDawg

November 3, 2007 10:22 PM | Link to this

Ahh, time for my favorite game of the year. Looking forward to the neighborly clash war eagle. Heres to another year of good times!

By Bob

November 3, 2007 10:30 PM | Link to this

Cuz and War Eagle,

It is great to see logical and dignified comments on the board. You guys and a couple other of the old timers fit the description we Army vets give to the Field Artillery. You lend dignity to what would otherwise be a common brawl. Cuz, no problem with your math my friend, no problem whatsoever.

By RxDawg

November 3, 2007 10:42 PM | Link to this

Dont wory bucky belue, I have a sinking feeling we are watching the end of a legend this year in Munson. Lets enjoy the ride out with him =)

By UGA89

November 3, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this

Thank God for the D… If it weren’t for them the score could have been a lot different. Those stops after the turnovers made the difference in this game. Turnovers kill!

By Cuz

November 3, 2007 10:49 PM | Link to this

SOS just showed his class. He jumped all over his kicker because he did not do the onside kick to perfection. I wish Succoup would have punched that SOB into Christmas. What a pathetic excuse for a head coach. Yeah Superior, you just screwed your next recruiting class, you classless bustard.

By Cuz

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

Larry is giving it all he’s got, unfortunately, his ungowah, his own Tarzan term, has left him. He still can bring in the moments. Today he called offensive holding on our defence. I love the man, folks, you are looking at the passing of a legend. This is it. He will not be capable of being back next year. I am perfectly happy with his long time backup Scott Howard. I wish we all could live forever, I can’t and neither can my hero who broke a steel folding chair with a three inch cushion. Some of the best memories of my life were not visual, but verbal by Larry. Jump that four rail fence with John Wayne, you deserve it.

By Eric C.

November 3, 2007 11:04 PM | Link to this

First of all…it’s great the Dawgs won and I don’t think you were alone Chip in worrying about this game.

Actually…I think people look at the score, a high-scoring 10 pt victory, and think…Wow, Troy was in a shoot-out with UGA. 44-27 would have been much nicer for the polls…that was disappointing to see the Dawgs give up a 91 yd drive to end the game. But the Dawgs need to just win out and the polls will take care of themselves. If the defense performs that way against Auburn and KY, both games will be long for UGA.

By Cedartown Bulldog

November 3, 2007 11:10 PM | Link to this

Bob it took a while to see that you’re one in the same,it must get crowded in your head.I’ve never seen anybody carry on conversations with himself the way you do.

By Cuz

November 3, 2007 11:13 PM | Link to this

Auburn is not capable of playing Troy’s offence. Ky is capable. A slugfest with Auburn like the old Rocky movies, one team bloodied and yelling, “C’mon”.

Kentucky, we just have to score a krapload of points and stop their Heisman trophy.

By Bob

November 3, 2007 11:22 PM | Link to this

Well thanks for the compliment Cedartown Bulldog.

By true

November 3, 2007 11:40 PM | Link to this

Won the vandy game with fumbles nd the fl game cause tebow was hurt and beat troy!!! wow u are on a roll; will lose 2 of the next 3 games guarantee!!!

By Buck in the NW

November 3, 2007 11:56 PM | Link to this

A-ville Ranger, I don’t know who our “DC” is and don’t even try to figure him out. I wasn’t at all suprised about the game today but I know that we may hit a BCS Bowl through the back door if we take care of our “Bitness’. I’m worried because last week we never pulled any punches and were still trying to score at the end. That we didn’t do today. The question,IMO, is how CMR will Coach the rest of the season.

By Big Dawg

November 4, 2007 12:08 AM | Link to this

All that matters is we won, now we have to get ready for Auburn. I expect this to be a very close game as they usually are and with Auburn having a very good defense against our vastly improved offense it should be exciting. Hopefully we will come out all fired up and ready to play.

Go Dawgs

By War Eagle

November 4, 2007 12:34 AM | Link to this

Bob and RxDawg, Thanks…I have felt very comfortable on this blog for three-four years.I write what i feel, try to prevent hostile post. I love Auburn as you all love your dawgs and its nice to write about your thoughts and opinions to someone who cares about reading them and sometimes replying. I appreciate the opportunity from all dawgs for the privilege to blog here….McFadden rushed for 323 yards, Jones 189 yards against Cocks, Auburn held them to 47yds and 36yds respectively.I hope Auburn can do that job on Moreno and #20..All Auburn has to do is win out,plus LSU follows, Auburn will be Sugar Bowl bound,,remember last year UGA knock us out of SB to play Notre Dame.

By boots

November 4, 2007 12:59 AM | Link to this

Chip, I hate to say I told you so, but… Carter Strickland is still a lame reporter and you need to stop trying to always key in on the negatives to “sound like a credible AJC reporter.” It is hard for any team to key up on a non-conf game between the Gators and Tigers/Eagles/Plainsmen. We played a lot of bench players, and we beat a good team. Now we see if we can win v. Auburn and Florida in the same year. Something we have not done since 1982. This is the SEC and it is why our conference is the best. Let’s have a good week and get geeked up for the best series in college football. Go Dawgs!

By Stan Oliver

November 4, 2007 1:11 AM | Link to this

We were extremely fortunate to beat a very good Troy University team and I’m not sure we can beat Auburn or Kentucky. Tech is not as strong as first thought. We got a break with South Carolina losing again. Now we need to beat Auburn and Kentucky and havae womeone beat Tennessee. Mark Richt is a praying man…; that will help !!

By TybeeDawg

November 4, 2007 1:23 AM | Link to this

Chip, you must have been watching a different game. It was not close…we beat them soundly. Sure we gave a ton of yards and alot of points but the game was not close…17 pts if not for a garbage TD after Troy uses all 3 timeouts in the last 45 seconds.

Cuz….that’s a five inch cushion.

By Pat Dye

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

Georgia ain’t man enough to beat Auburn between the hedges.

By Herschel Walker

November 4, 2007 1:33 AM | Link to this

Check out my two new sites: www.benchmoreno.com www.protectmyrushingrecords.com

By uga-brave

November 4, 2007 1:58 AM | Link to this

willie martinez is the albatross on this team. his read and react style keeps all our opponents in the game. not the right guy, never will be the right guy. CMR knows this, just cant figure out how to get rid of him. litle willie is here for the duration.

how can we have all these 4 and 5 star athletes on our defense and still give up 450 yards to TROY? willie does not have enough aggresivenes to trust his corners in press cover. try a zone blitz for a change or diguise a blitz. just dont see enough in him to think he will ever be more than what he is.

a-ville ranger agree with just about everything you said.

i think kentucky is the bigger threat, woodson scares me. cox is a easy target.

By Guy

November 4, 2007 2:32 AM | Link to this

I just came back from Mars. After reading the article, my question is did GA Lose? wow, I take a lot of people would love a loss than a win. Did any one remember the GA vs Tn game in 1980? they won by 2 pts. I guess most people would happy had GA lost instead of winning by 10 pts. hey let get Chan Gailey as our Head Coach then every one will be happy with a class lost.

Mark great job Go Dawgs

By SATXDawg

November 4, 2007 3:28 AM | Link to this

If BVG or Muschamp was our DC we would dominate the SEC for the next 3 years and win a NT. Our defense is porous and lethargic at times. We need a 3 & out style that demorlizes and intimidates the opposition, and gives our offense better field position and more opportunites. Where are bone crushing hits? I don’t want to hear the excuse of inexperience on D. BVG won the Broyles award in a rebuilding season (03).

The D folds and surrenders entirely too much yardage against any decent offense under Willie’s guidance. This has occured every year in big games. Particularly disturbing was the UT game in 06 when we blew a 24-7 lead. BVGs D would have shut UT down and UGA would have won easily. I’m almost positive about this fact of UGA fb history, but might not be correct, but I believe when we lost to Clemson 31-28 in 1986 that it was only the 4th time in the history of the FB program that UGA lost a game when scoring at least 28 pts. This has happened 2Xs under Willie and there have been way too many times we have donated pts. to the other team. When BVG was the DC I would have confidently bet on UGA against anybody b/c I new our D would keep us in the game. Now… I really don’t feel comfortable on 3rd and 15.

It takes stellar D to succeed in the SEC. Even if the O is among the best, eventually, the O will have a bad day or will be shut down by a team w/ an excellent D. In those games, field position is particularly critical. I don’t think Willie care’s about how much yardage is surrendered and that ain’t good.

We’ve got an extremely talented team and will probably have the best O in the country next year. However, I don’t think we’ll win another SEC title with Willie. Hopefully, I’m wrong. Let’s just pray that Kno Mo doesn’t get injured. If Troy’s QB can do that to us, Woodson & Co. gotta be lickin their chops for a spoiler in Athens.

By SATXDawg

November 4, 2007 3:45 AM | Link to this

Thoughts on Aub. game:

Auburn has the visitor’s advantage. It’s time for this to stop as UGA has defeated Aub only 3Xs in Athens since 1981. I think the Aub. D will key on Moreno and the O may rest on Stafford’s shoulders. Our D must play lights out and harrass Brandon Cox like last year. If Stafford can protect the ball and hit key passes in the 1st half, I think #24 can bust out in the 2nd.

By JB

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

Chip,

Was the game closer than it should have been? Yes but you make it seem like we had to come back, late, to win. They won by 10 and were up by 17, with 6 seconds left. Closer than it need to be but not really that close.

By 59bulldawg

November 4, 2007 7:20 AM | Link to this

Because of the tv blackout and the fact that I’m way up here in the Old Dominion, I tried to follow the Dawgs on the computer against Troy yesterday. What a great experience! NOT! I’m going to have to buy either a portable satellite radio or subscribe to Gxtra since I can’t depend on every game being on TV. Sure wish the SEC would get its own game package together and offer every game played by SEC teams. I think it would be a monster seller. However with that said … and despite the fact that Troy has a very good team this season, I’m a little disappointed that our defense gave up 34 points. For those of you who were at the game what’s your take on how the D played? Was it lack of execution or poor game planning again? Or was it a combination of both? With Auburn and Kentucky coming to town next I’m more than a little worried. The War Eagles always play us tough in Athens (Hell they always play us tough anywhere) and Kentucky’s QB will shred our secondary like paper unless we make some changes. I’ve tried to be patient with WM but I’m growing weary of making excuses and don’t want to have to keep scoring 30+ points a game each week because our D can’t stop anybody. Auburn has a DC that knows how to scheme and will test our young O line. I don’t know if 30+ points will be be possible against Tubberville’s team so we’d sure as hell better be able to stop them. Maybe I’ve listened to Larry and Vince for too many years and it’s rubbed off a little but I don’t think I’m understating our chances when I say I’m genuinely worried about the next two games … especially if our D doesn’t step it up to another level.

By I'm beginning to believe

November 4, 2007 7:48 AM | Link to this

… all the UF, GT, UT, & SC fans … after reading all complaints about CMR, WM, & MS … Dawg fans just may be the biggest, dumbest bunch of people in the world.

Go Dawgs! (Dispite all the numbnuts that claim to know so much about football from watching it on TV.)

By 59bulldawg

November 4, 2007 8:28 AM | Link to this

I find that there are generally 5 kinds of Georgia fans on these blogs. 1.)Those who think they know everything and that everyone else is just stupid. 2.) Those who maybe know a thing or two and call it like they see it. 3.) Those who may or may not know a thing or two but refuse to to say anything negative about the program while harshly criticizing anyone who does. 4.) Those who think the coaching staff cannot do anything right. and 5.)Those who just want to make stupid comments. I don’t think anyone could categorize my comments through the years as all positive or all negative. However I will call it as I see it because although, for the most part, I loved the game against Florida, I can’t put a positive spin on getting our asses handed to us in Knoxville. It was hands down one of the worst games the Dawgs have ever played. But I do like Richt! I also try to be fair and not see things through “rose colored glasses” and if folks don’t like it well then I’m sorry! That’s just the way I see it. And you have the same right to see it differently. However, don’t berate other posters just because you disagree. Humm … I’m wondering … in which category do you put yourself I’m beginning to believe? That is if indeed you really are a Dawg fan!

By chase

November 4, 2007 8:48 AM | Link to this

The game was not as close as the score looked——A CHEAP TD at w/5seconds or it is a 17 point win and nobody is talking!

As far as Dawgs vs Aub…..

AUB does not have enough Offense to beat Georgia They struggle to score, Cox is a stationary target, he got pulled from the game again yesterday! If the Dawgs blitz like they did against the Gaturds they will kill B.Cox.

Georgia 27 Aub 17

By Dawgs Suck!

November 4, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this

UGA suxs and is overated every year. I am surprised you didn’t get an excessive celebration penalty after the 1st TD against powerhouse Troy. I guess next year when you play Wofford you will? Go Auburn,Kentucky and Tech. I say you finish 7-4, but who knows, maybe mext year! lmfao!

By Cuz

November 4, 2007 9:03 AM | Link to this

59, I don’t think Coach Willie is without his faults, I just get tired of the Fire Martinez comments. I think Coach Richt is a special breed of coach and makes high school players want to come and play for him. Look at the ones who have committed so far. Of course they can change their minds but the recruits now look awesome. I will admit that I am a fan after a win and a fan after a loss.

1959 was a good year, one more state in the Union and one future graduate of UGA was born in Augusta.

Go Dawgs, can’t wait for the slugfest between the hedges.

By CS

November 4, 2007 9:07 AM | Link to this

Hey “Dawgs Suck’, or “mathematical wiz”, UGA is 7-2 with 3 games left. I think a 7-4 finish is out of the question! Why dont you get a life and put your daddy’s computer away before you hurt yourself. And, I’m not sure what dictionary that the word “suxs” comes from!

Cant imagine which team you pull for, but I would bet that their fanbase would rather you not say! Intelligence at its finest…

By gdawg

November 4, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this

Great win.. A win is a win. That was a very good football team, you guys have to know that…Look what they did to OK state. The Def. was good. What was not good was Larry. I love Munson more than anyone, but before he hangs on too long, like a 50 year old boxer who was once great, he needs to step down… Trying to listen to the game yesterday was very very difficult.

By ATLDAWG

November 4, 2007 9:15 AM | Link to this

Good to overcome the mistakes and turnovers. Troy is a good team. I think the college football world should understand that these type of schools are not in awe anymore or afraid to play the top tier teams. I think Knowshon has more than proved he should be the outright featured back in this offense. The dogs needed a burst of energy and he provides it. No disrepect to T. Brown or K. Lumpkin, but this kid is for real. Good win DAWGS. Stay focused.

By War Eagle

November 4, 2007 9:20 AM | Link to this

Top 3 teams in the SEC today: 1. LSU-NC Game,2.>tie Auburn, Sugar Bowl, UGA SEC title game/ Sugar Bowl. These last few games will determine the above..Can you see a team who got beat 30 points by their rivals(Bama, FL) going to Atlanta(TENN)??

By UnderDog

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

Troy has rung up big numbers on just about everyone they have played. They are not a slouch, and it certainly isn’t as if we just came within 10 points of losing to say….Appy State. This was the Dawgs looking ahead, although I still am not convinced that Martinez is the answer at DC. It remains to be seen if we can get up enough emotion o beat AU and KY…..Oh,and I certainly wouldn’t want to lose to the North Ave. Trade School….they are gonna have enough trouble winning against Duke as it is.

By laxdawg

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

willie’s bend not break defesne came throught again with some bigtime stops in the red zonee… just think with the early turnovers, we could have easily been down 14-0. We’ll take the win, put his one behind us and focus on auburn (which i have a feeling might be the college gameday matchup)

By I-DOG

November 4, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this

Chip,

Nice article on Knowshon, the thing that makes his numbers so remarkable is that this is not a dominant offensive line by any measure. How much better will he be next year with a more experienced line?

Also a fair article on the defense. I didn’t like reading Martinez say it is all about points, not yards. As you stated, Troy got plenty of BOTH while the game was on the line. I didn’t like reading that Richt said that we did a lot of positive things on defense.

I would have prefered something like… hey we got the win, but the offensive carried us and we got some much needed turnovers, we need to play better as a defense (from both Richt and Martinez).

It almost sounded like they were conceding that this is the best we can do.

By I-DOG

November 4, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this

plenty of chinks in the dawgs armor, but who among us can say that we aren’t happy with being in the top 10 and competing for the SEC title in November! Pre-season, how many would have said that is the result they were hoping for.

The Dawgs have much to work on… in the upcoming HUGE game against Auburn. There are a lot of programs that wish they had a big game on the schedule in November. A big game in Nov. means you are playing for something.

Florida doesn’t have any big games in Nov. because they are out of the top 10 and out of the SEC race. tech? please. South Carolina? Nebraska? Miami? Notre Dame? USC?

Some big time programs (other than tech and South Carolina) just playing out the season without a big game opportunity. This is the 5th season in 7 that Richt has given us big games in November!

By Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker

November 4, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this

It was close, because CMR had his 2nd and 3rd Stringers in on Offense and Defense most of the Game—OK??!!!. It would’ve been 42-0 if the A-Team was playing.

I’m not a DAWG fan, but DON”T let the Vols represent the SEC-EAST! Let the best East Team play against LSU—-that’d be UGA!

I’ll be honest, UGA is, for the most part, looking past the Auburn game next week, because they need to beat UK! GO DAWGS.

CMR is one of the best Christian men I know. We pray for you every day Coach! Keep it up!

By Cuz

November 4, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this

I-DOG, maybe it is the best we can do. Coming into the season, no one thought the defense was going to shut anyone out. To many holes to replace. We figured we would have to outscore opponnets, not stuff them.

Love or hate Willie, CMR’s loyalty to his coaches will prevent him from replacing Martinez. I prefer to think that it is not a CMR character flaw but a personality quirk. And untill we can honestly say that we have someone who can do the job better and will come to Athens, I will not get on the fire willie bandwagon.

By Cuz

November 4, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

Heck who knew that Knowshon would be such a dominant back? I think a few of us regulars thought he would be special and even with my oldtimers disease, I remember blogging that fact. But I thought we would still be playing running back by committee and he would get ten carries per game. Injuries showed what a stellar back he has become. Let him tote the rock at least thirty against Auburn. Man that game is going to be a war. Props to my friend Wareagle.

By I-DOG

November 4, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

Some folks are wishing we had Muschamp instead of Martinez. Muschamp may turn into a fine defensive coordinator, but didn’t UGA make him look silly at Auburn last year?

The grass looks greener kind of thinking.

By I-DOG

November 4, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

Jimmy,

White and Gold and Ramble on and other tech fans have proven they are fair weather UGA bashers.

Now that it is Nov. and UGA is in the top 10 and climbing, beat FL, and is in the SEC race with TN… they can’t stand the prosperity. Especially since Moreno turns out to be the real deal and they will be facing him 3-4 times.

These are indeed dark times for the Dawg Haters out there.

By Russell coleman

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

I tend to agree. It’s impossible to gauge a team based on performances in games like this. The Bulldogs gave up big plays. They turned the ball over. They also made some big plays on offense and a couple of big defensive stands. All in all, we won the game without significant injuries and begin our preparation for another Auburn game with serious conference implications.

The letdown was expected and I think many Dog fans will agree with Coach Richt if they’re honest with themselves. We’re just glad this one’s over and in the books. Who cares about the stats?

By Cuz

November 4, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

Time to make predictions on College Gameday locations.

Since the obvious would be Georgia-Auburn we know it won’t be us. Especially after we beat Nick Saban during their lovefest show at Bama.

While my heart says Hawaii versus Fresno State, I am going with the Trojans versus the Cal Golden Bears.

By Church Hill Downs

November 4, 2007 10:33 AM | Link to this

Hey Dawg fans…not only will we use your sorry team to mop the floor at Rupp Arena this year in Hoops, we’re gonna kick your Dawg-ugly butts in two weeks.

This is just a warning…as all Dawgs do like to lick their own butts, just don’t do it in 2 weeks otherwise you’ll mangle and cut up your tongues.

Just trying to be a nice opponent.

GO ‘CATS!

By 1eyedJack

November 4, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this

We won and that’s a fact. We shot ourselves in the foot a couple of times stumbling out of the gate and gave up a cheap TD late, so it’s not as bad as some want to make it. They were who we thought they were and they earned their paycheck for coming to Athens. We don’t owe them a return trip do we? Anyway, I think it was a good thing that Georgia played the way they did. We were able to hold serve and maintain momentum and we shouldn’t be too overly confident when Auburn comes knocking. The fact that the game is in Athens concerns me a little as there really is no home field advantage in this rivalry. Plus those da*n War Eagles will be wanting to avenge the fact we knocked them out of the #5 spot in their house last year. DAWGS will find a way to get it done. You gotta beleive. Knowshon for Heisman in ‘08! Go DAWGS!!! Woof!

By Dawgs Suck

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

Hey CS, the word sux came from UGA, as know one at your crappy school can spell. I do know how to spell Knowshon and it’s Knowshow! You lose out! Every year your overated and have a easy out of conference schedule. Hey, maybe next year you win it all! lol! Same crap every year, but you always find a way to lose a few games. Remember Vandy last year at HC? Great game! Why don’t you try a college that you can actually learn something, unlike UGA? Also, do you know what DAWGS stands for? it’s dumb azz white guys! Dawgs lose out! Go Auburn, Kentucky and Tech.

By OldDawg'69

November 4, 2007 11:31 AM | Link to this

I-Dog, I agree with you. Muschamp sucked at UGA as a player and he is about the same at AU as Def. Coordinator. He shouldn’t be compared in the same elite defensive circles as our boy Willie!

GO DAWGS!!! Sleeper next week; toughest game will be against UK!

By Silverfern

November 4, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

Hey Dawg fans, just came back by to tell you all thanks for taking Troy seriously. I knew the teams would, but it is refreshing to hear Georgia fans saying that Troy gave them a good fight. We were down as much as 17 and got it to four and then seven, and I am proud of that. A lot of other teams would have rollee over on you. Glad you got to see Haugabook, he earned the respect he got. Hope his performance gives us the boost we need for the Sun Belt title. Your Dawgs are sharp on offense, and the defense made the big stops they had to. Really, the special teams did not get enough love for pulling off some big plays when it looked like Troy might build some momentum.

Anyway, thanks for not treating us like lightweights. Good luck the rest of the way. And thanks for the check. One day we can trade these payday games for the home-and-home games that will put us in the national picture for good - then let’s play again.

By Pitbull

November 4, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

I thought UGA played a perfect game against an outstanding Troy team that would have also whipped Tech’s arse. There was 1 exception however. UGA had a first down on the Troy 11 with plenty of time on the clock but not enough time for Troy to realistically come back and win. I would have run Moreno 3 straight times and if we score great and if we do not then kick for 3 more points. The OC calls for a pass and it gets picked off in the end zone. That was a poor play call. Remember Tuberville’s words after the first UGA-Auburn game when CMR got to UGA. To win in the SEC you have to run the ball more, and running is THE key to winning in Athens.

By Phillip Sturgis

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

The game this coming Saturday should be a very intense battle. Coach Tommy T. and DC Will Muschamp will have the Tigers ready to prove that they will be able to notch another victory Between the Hedge’s. I feel confident that the Auburn Tigers will come away with the Victory in a hard fought spirited game. RB Moreno is an excellent player for the Dawgs but can carry Uga only so far. The QB Stafford is a good QB but not great and has only good receivers to compliment him as well. The offensive line seems to be improving but still lacks cohesiveness. QB and Receiver play just hasn’t lived up to its expectations but is good at times. The Tigers should be able to keep Uga in check in those two areas. Uga’s defense is an area in which has been plagued with problems of inconsistency. The defensive schemes Uga employs is suspect by players not being disciplined and not being well coached. Auburn exposed these problems two years ago in Athens and was able to win that game in the wainning moments. Teams were able to follow suit as did WVU, Vandy, Kentucky,Tenn, and SC. Even in some of UGA’s win’s , teams were able to take advantage of uga’s inconsistency during the past three years. Granted the dawgs are a well coached but are a little overrated. Uga will have problems with their up coming game with Kentucky as well, because the Wildcats match up very well with the dawgs simply because of the defensive issues. IMO Uga isn’t a top 10 team but a good team. Coach Tommy T simply prepares for away games better than CMR who BTW does an excellent job himself. This game should be another competitive classic with the Tigers prevailing. I know Dawg nation is very excited as all of us in War Eagle nation. WAR EAGLE TODAY, WAR EAGLE TOMORROW, WAR EALGE FOREVER!!! Phillip Sturgis 71 grad

By SamoanDawg

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

Cuz, War Eagle, Buck… what up bra. Glad to see some of the regulars still blogging away. I only read y’all comment… and others as well, Gen Neyland, I-Dog, A-Ville Dawg and RxDawg. AtlantaGator seems like a good sporty guy. Well War Eagle, it’s that time of the year again. It’s going to be a brutal fight. I can’t honestly say which team is going to come out with a W. IMO, AU always impress me with their physicality game, their running game especially. Every year those RBs always run hard with authorities. We definitely have to match their physical game. Turnovers may decide the winner. It’s going to be a war y’all… sic’em!

Aloha!

By Ch-villeDawg

November 4, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

DSuck, You say in your post “…as ‘know’one at your crappy school can spell.” And “Every year ‘your’ overrated and …”. Did you even graduate from high school?

By Dawgs suck!

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

Hey Ch-villeDawg,

That was on purpose. I wanted to see if you were smart enough to catch it! I am impressed! Also, how many points is a 3-point basket worth? a)1 b)2 c)3 d)4 bring back any memories you illiterate dumb azz!

By Patrick

November 4, 2007 12:36 PM | Link to this

The best of Mark Richt that no one is mentioning

One aspect of CMR’s handling of the team no one has talked about is his comments about Moreno. The NEW Ball Coach handles young talent the best of any coach out there and Moreno is a great example.

If you listen to or read this kid’s comments, it is all about the team, all the time - even after scoring 6 TD’s and racking up over 400 total yds. in two games. That is a coached mentality, thanks to MR (and through Richt, Thomas Brown and Kregg Lumpkin as well).

If you listen to The NEW Ball Coach, he chooses his words carefully. He never gushes about Moreno’s stats, but never downplays his achievements either. Even after FLA, you could tell he was holding back when he talked about Moreno.

That aspect of coaching is what will really serve this kid in the long run - through college (possibly affecting a decision to stay with GA his Junior and Senior seasons), throughout the NFL, and providing a level head to set up for his life after the NFL.

I’m incredibly thankful we have a coach that is truly taking care of our kids.

By Most rediculous comment of the day...

November 4, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

OldDawg’69:

“elite defensive circles as our boy Willie”

You referring to Martinez as being in an elite group of defensive college football coordinators proves that you’re an old dog who has lost his mind. When did they start giving patients at Georgia State Mental Hospital access to the web?

By Alpharetta Dawg

November 4, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

It was a win but it sure wasn’t pretty. The next two weeks are HUGE! We will not win another shootout so the D must find a way to keep AU to 17 points or less and UK under 28. Auburn has the best D we have seen by FAR! Stopping the AU running game will be the key. We have not beat UF and AU in the same in year in forever (since Dooley was coach I think) I doubt NM will be able to gash AU so Stafford must play a near perfect game with the receivers making big plays.

Go Dawgs!!

By Buck in the NW

November 4, 2007 1:21 PM | Link to this

AU vs. Ga., IMO is going to be another shoot out. Teams have made long drive on our “D” all year long and I don’t thing the Tigers will be any different. Our “O” is coming together at just the right time. I’ve noticed over the last 3 games that we’ve become a quick strike type offense both on the ground and in the air. It will be the usual fight but the Dawgs win 34-27. CMR almost has all the pieces in place.

By BootcampBob

November 4, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

Moreno will pass Hershel’s freshman rushing record, climb Mt. Everest, solve world hunger, and perform a one-man version of Grease on Broadway. I love his skilz and his passion. He’s a MONSTER. Oh, and may I suggest the legislature pass a bill to raze Bobby Dodd Stadium so the state can construct a permant location to house Knowshon’s four Heisman Trophies. Thank you, and good night.

By BootcampBob

November 4, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

Moreno will pass Hershel’s freshman rushing record, climb Mt. Everest, solve world hunger, and perform a one-man version of Grease on Broadway. I love his skilz and his passion. He’s a MONSTER. Oh, and may I suggest the legislature pass a bill to raze Bobby Dodd Stadium so the state can construct a permant location to house Knowshon’s four Heisman Trophies. Thank you, and good night.

By Zeb McKluskey

November 4, 2007 2:02 PM | Link to this

Dam bootcamp, I’m not really sure how to take that, but it was funny as hell. Anyway, if we play like that against Auburn, we’re gonna get killed. I figured we’d come out flat on Sat and was right, like many of you were. We really need to get fired up for next week, stop the dam turnovers, and START TACKLING SOME DAM BODY!!!!!! I’m gonna go to Athens and find Willie f$%king Martinez and give him a copy of “Defensive Coordinator for Dummies”…….I’m so sick of this sh!t!!

By War Eagle

November 4, 2007 2:10 PM | Link to this

This reason UGA-Auburn game is going down to the wire…SEC stats: SCORING OFFENSE,UGA 9, Auburn 7, SCORING DEFENSE UGA 6, Auburn 1, PASS OFFENSE, UGA 8, Auburn 9, PASS DEFENSE, UGA 8 Auburn 3, RUSHING OFFENSE, UGA 5 Auburn 6, RUSHING DEFENSE UGA, 6, Auburn 3 , TOTAL OFFENSE UGA, 7 Auburn 9, TOTAL DEFENSE, UGA 4, AUBURN 2….source: SECSports.com…

By KJ

November 4, 2007 2:10 PM | Link to this

Hey Dawg fans…not only will we use your sorry team to mop the floor at Rupp Arena this year in Hoops, we’re gonna kick your Dawg-ugly butts in two weeks.

First of all “Churchill” is one word, even backwards hillbillies like you should know that, it being in your state and all.

But it’s good you mentioned basketball, since that’s the only thing you have going for you in that worthless state of yours, and will at least have that to look forward to after you lose to us yet again.

Just trying to be a nice opponent.

Try harder. Better yet, don’t try at all, just go away.

By Dawgbyte

November 4, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this

Ain’t it nice to be back b!tchin about “ugly” wins? As for Willie, his defense played well enough to win. Will they have to play better next week? You bet they will, but they can. Take the “W” and be satisfied.

By TampaGator

November 4, 2007 2:38 PM | Link to this

I know you Gator haters have been waiting for a Gator to show up! No mention by any of you Dawgs that the Gators still have a very realistic opportunity to pull out the East and show that they are really the best team in the East (and the SEC) by beating LSU in the SEC title game. Auburn will beat Georgia (and Kentucky has a good shot at it as well). Tennessee will lose at least one more game, probably two…Kentucky and Arkansas. Florida beats South Carolina this coming weekend…and wins the East as a result of having the best in division foe record (only one loss in the East). The Dawgs will grind their Dawg breath stained teeth once again…oh how you will once again hate the rowdy reptiles (as the Gators did when we whipped you and you still won the SEC East in past years)! By the way, Meyer finally figured out this weekend (after watching Mareno) that he had to get the ball into Percy Harvin’s hands more than 8 times a game, and especially let him run with the ball out of the backfield. Against Vandy, over 20 touches…the result, over 100 yards rushing (and over 1l yards per carry) and over 100 yards receiving. He was dominate against a very good Vandy defense, as the Gators put up 35 first half points and costed to an easy victory (and the defense only allowed on scoring drive the entire game). Florida made Vandy’s nationally 14-ranked defense look silly…and they finally found a defensive tackle to clog up the middle and let the fast LBs work…M. Pouncey (he has been the backup center all year but was a great HS def. tackle with the the National Champion Lakeland team last year. He just dominated highly experences and talented Vandy offensive line, shutting down their running game. Now, with some defense (they shut down Vandy all day)…they will roll for the rest of the season…and then roll big to the national title again next year…and the year after that during Tebow’s senior year. Now, you are free to start your “Gayturds” and other slur comments!

By Cuz

November 4, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

Don’t forget, Knowshon trick or treated for Unicef, as his Eagle Scout project, he built a Shriner’s Children Hospital and he has consistently been caller nine on radio call-in contests.

By Dawgbyte

November 4, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this

TampaGator—“Don’t say a little in many words, but try to say a great deal in a few.” Pythagoras

By 59bulldawg

November 4, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

Cuz, sorry … I had to step away and work on my “honey do” list … which for some reason seems extra long this weekend. I don’t disagree with anything that you said. And although I can’t say that I’m happy with Willie I haven’t yet called for him to be fired … as if I had any power to make it happen. But I don’t think he is particularly strong in areas of game planning and I don’t think he is enough of a strategist to make changes on the fly when his game plan isn’t working. And whether one attends the game in person or watches it on tv, it’s noticeable. I also wonder if he emphasizes fundamentals enough when I see our guys missing tackle after tackle or get beat because they’re in the wrong place at the wrong time. I liked BVG but don’t know if I’d want him back or not. And while we’re on the topic of BVG, I don’t know how he’s thought of around the NFL but it’s almost just desserts that the Falcons are having a crappy season considering the way he screwed over Georgia Southern to coach linebackers in the pros. Character and competence are both important to me. BVG has the latter but seems to be lacking in the former. WM seems to have character but it’s his competence that concerns me. I want the guy to be successful … I really do. And I’ll never pull against him hoping he’ll fall flat on his face. That would just be stupid. Nothing would make me happier than for WM to do well and stay at Georgia forever. However while I haven’t called for him to go I’m just not sold on the guy yet.

So Cuz, you’re a 59bulldawg too … and from Augusta … one of the hottest places on the face of the planet … IMHO! That’s great! You folks got any water down there? It’s been dry up here too. As a matter of fact the Rappahannock River here is currently just a creek. Although I now live up here among the Cavaliers and Hokies this 59bulldawg was born in the shadow of Sanford Stadium right there in good ole Athens. So you might say that I was marked to attend Georgia from the very beginning. And it might also be why my “honey do” list is so long today. ‘Cause when the Dawgs are playing my Saturdays are pretty well shot either watching them on tv, listening on radio, or trying to find the score and blogging with fellow Dawgs online. String two or more of these Saturdays together in a row and Ms. 59 gets a little testy. Needless to say I stay in the Dawg House alot during football season.

By Cuz

November 4, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

Tampa Gator, I detest the gay bashing names used on this blog and I am hoplessly heterosexual.

You Gator fans are dreaming if you think you sneak into the SECC. I am not saying we are, frankly I doubt it. But we got a better shot than UF.

Brevity is the sole of wit. Samuel Clemens.

By Buck in the NW

November 4, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

Than I’ll be brief…..# 24, #24, and #24 a 3rd time. That’s my number for the next 3 weeks. #24 1st. time is Moreno being a scoring machine to compliment Stafford…….# 24 2nd, my boy Jeff Gordon in the fight of his life for a 5th NASCAR Title……..#24 for the 3rd time means Dawgs win out and Gordon wins enough to take the 5th Title.

By DWG

November 4, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

Chip, That’s the way it goes this season. Win and move on. Your not as good or bad as you think you are from game to game.

The SEC looked like the PAC 10 yesterday. When did EVERYONE start giving up 30+ points a game? Remember a few years ago when the UGA defense gave up 30 points once in two years.

Should be a good game this weekend. AU has the better defense and they always play like the home team in Athens. Hopefully we can change that this year.

By S.E. Dawg

November 4, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

Any ideas on what Auburn’s game plan might be. I say there going to do everything possible to stop the run. Maybe send the blitz on every down while at the same time clog up the running lanes. Your thoughts?

By Dawgbyte

November 4, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

Dawgs and Falcons win + Tech loses = good weekend. Bonus points: The ole Ball Coach loses & Navy beats ND.

By Silver Britches

November 4, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

It’s always nice when the Techsters lose on Thursday night. That way you can savor it all weekend.

By TampaGator

November 4, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this

I do prefer Samuel Clemens by 10 points over Pythagoras anyday.

By A-ville Ranger

November 4, 2007 5:50 PM | Link to this

I’m swearing off posting during and just after games while I’m aggravated.I still think giving up 495 yds is a problem but my reaction was too strong.It’s not clear yet that this defense can go after the ball and hold contain as well.If I had to choose,contain would get my vote.It could be too early with these young players to have the reactions and judgement for both.

By Dawgbyte

November 4, 2007 6:42 PM | Link to this

TampaGator—And how many points does Pythagrous get over Gayturd?

By Apaul404

November 4, 2007 7:01 PM | Link to this

A win is a win, considering the fact that I believe we would have lost this game last year. I will gladly take it. GO DAWGS! BEAT AUBURN!

By TampaGator

November 4, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this

I like dudes is that bad?

By Dawgbyte

November 4, 2007 7:31 PM | Link to this

TampaGator Is that a rhetorical question? Also, “Don’t sweat the petty stuff, and don’t pet the sweaty stuff” George Carlin

By &&DAWG

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

WM must go. But this is going to happen: WM will be here as long as Richt still here. Stafford, Knowshorn, King will leave UGA without any BIG THING. Too bad, we have a coach like MR but can’t do a damn thing because of those jokers. It’s too late now, we are so happy just to have some 10-win seasons and nothing beyond that! It is so stressful to see UF beat us routinely. It is so predictable that any teams can run (or pass for that matter) on us quite comfortably.I am ready, Iam ready

By DAWGS SUCK!

November 4, 2007 8:10 PM | Link to this

Hey Dawg Fans! Your team sucks! Same old s**, different year. You keep talking about Auburn & Kentucky, but don’t overlook GT, as they are going to kick your azzes in Atlanta this year. You lose out and go 7-4, but who knows, maybe next year? lmfao! It’s Knowshow time, so get ready!

By DAWGS SUCK!

November 4, 2007 8:16 PM | Link to this

Hey I-Dog,

Your team sucks! get use to losing and losing and losing, as your crappy team goes 7-4. Who knows, maybe next year you win it all? LMFAO! Go AUBURN, KENTUCKY & GT!! It’s Knowshow time! Is it Knowshow, Knowshon, or Know what you suck!

By War Eagle

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

SE Dawg, see Florida and LSU film, that what Auburn game plan will be, also see Vandy , Ole Miss,Ark.. Auburn does the same every game…Defense, run football and throw when necessary…Auburn has 88 players four deep ROTATION, 76, will return next year…YOUNG and INEXPERIENCE.

By A-ville Ranger

November 4, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this

War Eagle you guys lose the same number of starters as UGA next year but you lose your qb and best defender.We’ll miss Howard and Johnson from the defense but we should still be better on that side of the ball.On offense we lose Bailey at receiver,our center and a guard.I think Valesco will be the biggest loss on that side because he’s such a team leader.As we saw last year losing a tough veteran qb can really set a team back so all in all I’d rather be in our position than yours.First things first though,saturday looms large,may the best Dawg…I mean team, win.

By Swampdawg

November 4, 2007 9:24 PM | Link to this

Basics Boys! Swarm to the ball and TACKLE! gave up too many yards after the catch. The out passes to the flats looked a lot like the old Florida offense that we couldn’t stop all day long either in years past. Got to get to the ball and make sure tackles. Got to stop the yards after the catch on those out passes. I think part of the problem Saturday was the heat too. It slowed them down on defense. We cooked in those bleachers too.

By Chip Towers

November 4, 2007 9:56 PM | Link to this

Geez, reading some of your comments I’d think you guys didn’t see the game or listen it for that matter. I was there charting every play and every move and I’m telling you the Dogs were fortunate to win… .Georgia scored 14 points in 45 seconds right before halftime or they might have lost this game. If Troy doesn’t have brainlock to come away with more than three points after Georgia turns the ball over on its first two possessions. And these were flukish turnovers. These were stuck-em-hard, put-helmet-on-ball fumbles… . The Dogs had three defensive players for down with injuries in this game. Stafford’s knee got whacked. I guarantee you Moreno was bad sore today… . So, I respectfully degree with those of you saying Georgia coasted to a win. Again, thanks to the two gift TDs late in the first half they had enough of a gap to rest some starters the last five minutes of the game and Troy went 91 yards. As Richt said, “I’m just glad it’s over.”

By Bob

November 4, 2007 10:11 PM | Link to this

Tampa Gator,

You might be right. Gators could make it to Atlanta. But if you are right about UGA losing to Auburn and UT losing to the Hogs and Cats, then you lose a tie breaker with the Dawgs. Your best shot is for Georgia to lose to Auburn and Tennessee to only lose one of their remaining games because a 3 way tie favors you. But do you really think the Vol defense can stop either the Hogs or Cats? So Georgia would only have to outscore the Cats and you still sit home. Then again, it is not a given that you will beat the Ole Ball Coach in Columbia. I would wait a while before you start proclaiming triumph in the SEC East.

By A-ville Ranger

November 4, 2007 10:34 PM | Link to this

Chip I didn’t see the game but I did follow on radio and chart.My next to last post I questioned whether the defense is too young to go after the ball and still contain.If not they should go back to Martinez contain ball.The last two games they’ve gotten 7 turnovers but given up 64 points and over 900 yds.The people I shake my head over are the ones who think Knowshon should have carried the ball more.The kid has 59 totes in two weeks with the hardest hitting defense on the schedule coming up.Somebody posted last week that he should be able to carry more because he’s just a freshman.The guy needs a clue about development patterns.A 22 year old male is generalLy more physically mature than a 19 year old in important areas like connective tissue,bones and muscle density.Add to that the fact Moreno gets hit more than once on most plays and the kid takes a beating.

By ChampDawg

November 5, 2007 7:46 AM | Link to this

After a good game against Florida, looks like Willie Martinez and the defense decided to just take a week off. Was Florida a fluke effort run on emotion only or was it truly a change in strategy and effort. The defense damn sure didn’t accomplish much against Troy. Better hunker down again the next 2 weeks or dreams of the SEC east go up in smoke.

By chase

November 5, 2007 8:22 AM | Link to this

As for the tie-breakers…If Georgia loses to Auburn and Tenn loses to Ark, the first tie-breaker is head to head where Georgia beats Florida!

Doesn’t matter, Tenn will lose twice and Georgia will win out!

By 82DAWG

November 5, 2007 8:43 AM | Link to this

Anyone who is yelling that Willie Martinez should replaced is absolutely correct. This is among Georgia’s most talented defenses (if you go by how many stars the players had in recruiting) and worst performing defenses in the history of the program. Georgia has a proud history of junk yard defenses that crush opponents and give the offense great field position and energy. This break but don’t bend read and don’t react conservative defense went out in the 1960’s. Until we get a VanGorder clone in there, we will continue to give up boatloads of points to everyone we play and be forced to win shootouts.

By gdawgfan

November 5, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this

This was a typical Georgia performance after a big win. They played FLAT and that has something to do with the coaches having them prepared. A win is a win, but this Georgia Defense is very strange. They played their best game last week, but they give up a lot of yards and points. Auburn is going to pound the ball and use playaction passes kinda like what we do. Ga is not good at stopping the run. They better load up the line of scrimmage and force Cox to pass and then send a blitz at him. The blitzes have to be timely though. Auburn is known for screen passes all over the place. I think Ga wins a close game here 27-20 and Arkansas beat Tennessee and we control the East.

By 82DAWG

November 5, 2007 8:52 AM | Link to this

ChampDawg Maybe I am too old school, but I don’t believe that we had a good game defensively against Florida. We gave up 30 points (granted 7 of which were off a Stafford interception). I don’t think you have a good game defensively unless you hold the team to under 20 points and win. Martinez is out of his league and needs to go back to coaching the secondary.

By Gen Neyland

November 5, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this

The early line I read has UGA and UT both as homedogs in our respective 10NOV games against West opponents…UT 1 1/2 , UGA 1…For us, it’s a running team and we all know how UT is feared on the rushing D…For the Dawgs, it’s akin to an annual prostate exam…

By AltamahaDawg

November 5, 2007 9:48 AM | Link to this

82dawg wow, “worst performing defenses in the history of the program”…then by all means, the man should be fired before the next staff meeting.

By shane

November 5, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this

general,ut is the master of their fate.uga is not.yet when i look back at where i thought the dogs would be in the pre season,and where i thought the team would be after you guys handed us our heads last month,i must say i am pleased with our progress.as to the troy game,any win in november when you are ranked{just barely}in the top ten is a good win.troy scores points,period!they have scored on everybody they have played and we are no different.i expected a tough game,especially coming off a big win.BTW dawg fans,i had dinner friday night with a tech friend that had driven all the way from central fl for thursday’s game.count your blessings!

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 5, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

488 yards is way too many to give up to a Troy team. Our D sounded (listened to most of it) foolish at times, then again they did enouogh to win the game by 17 points (not counting the scrub TD, could have gotten your players hurt coach). Would they have played harder or more effectively if we were down by 10 after halftime? Don’t know. No style points here but the job was done. Team effort and the guys on O got to rest up for this week.

By Bob

November 5, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

Chase, Not quite right on the tie breaker. If UF wins out and the Dawgs and Vols lose one game, we have a three way tie and Florida wins the tie breaker since UF had less division losses. However, if Florida wins and UGA loses one and the Vols lose two, then UGA wins because a two way tie gives UGA the advantage. I think the latter is quite possible/probable since I don’t know if UT can stop Arkansas or Kentucky.

By AltamahaDawg

November 5, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

Auburn is one of the SEC team actually worse that us at kickoff defense. TB coming back? hmmm.

By troyfromtroy

November 5, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

proud of our guys…as usual depth always decides these games…our front lines matched up well…move on

By AltamahaDawg

November 5, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

By auburnal

November 5, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

as usual our stagnant offense will come alive between the twigs…trying to remember last time we scored less than 30…you did not look like a top 10 team against troy…come back to reality this weekend…A-uburn U-niversity B-eats U GA R-ound N-ovember 30-21 war eagles!!!

By auburnal

November 5, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this

as usual our stagnant offense will come alive between the twigs…trying to remember last time we scored less than 30…you did not look like a top 10 team against troy…come back to reality this weekend…A-uburn U-niversity B-eats U GA R-ound N-ovember 30-21 war eagles!!!

By phats fulmer

November 5, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

bullpuppies a top 10 team..HARHARHARHARHARHAR…pulled off troops or would have hung another half a hundred on you…anyway rocky top will be in sec championship game as you watch…VOLUNTEERS RETURN TO PERCH!!

By mark

November 5, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

Can someone please explain to me the obsession with Ohio St.???? How are they the consensus #1???? They got spanked last year in the NC game, didn’t play a ranked team till week 9!!! They beat an overated Penn St. and a HUGE dissapointment in Wisconsin!!! How do you play unranked teams for 8 weeks following an embarassment in your bowl game and get ranked as the conensus #1????? YOU PLAY MICHIGAN!!! THAT’S IT!!!!!!

By AltamahaDawg

November 5, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this

mark , everyone else (with any pedigree) lost.

By AltamahaDawg

November 5, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this

They hung around 10 for few weeks and then slowly climbed as everyone else lost. Who would you have as #1 right now over and undefeated OSU? It’s not a love affair , it’s how the system works. In this case, it’s impossible for them NOT to be #1. BTW, getting spanked in the national championship game is hardly the mark of a crappy team.

By A-ville Ranger

November 5, 2007 1:32 PM | Link to this

Altamaha I’ve watched LSU and OSU,you’re right OSU has to be ranked #1.They also should be,they’re the only team that plays at a championship level every week, as well as being undefeated.LSU could beat them on a good day but I’d put my money on the Buckeyes.

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 5, 2007 2:02 PM | Link to this

troyfromtroy, you should be, hell of a performance from your guys. Well played game. Somehow I was thinking the same thing regarding the depth. I thought okay you guys are starting out really really well but didn’t think you could keep that up all game. Thank God I was right. You shouldn’t have any problems winning your conference.

By chase

November 5, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

BOB

I know that Barnhardt said that in his article about the tie-breakers…HOWEVER, if you go to SECSPORTS.COM and look at tie-breaker scenarios the first tie-breaker for a two or three way tie is HEAD to HEAD…that is why Mr. Football’s article was confusing!

By chase

November 5, 2007 2:10 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA WILL BEAT AUBURN 27-17

ARKANSAS WILL BEAT TENN

and………

S.CAROLINA WILL BEAT FLORIDA

By AltamahaDawg

November 5, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this

Oh hey, I am not even talking who is the best team right now. (but I agree OSU is no bum). I’m saying, unless you have totally ignored how ranking work, OSU rightfully #1 at this point of the season. you can’t argue with the NC runner ups starting inside the top 15. Then to climb up as team after team ahead of them lost, is about as fair and objective as it gets.

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 5, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this

Chip, besides being time for a new topic. If you repeat this headline the next two weeks, we will be okay with it

By Bob

November 5, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this

Chase,

I agree it is/was confusing. In a three way tie, Florida gets the nod because two of their losses were to SEC West teams. In a UGA/UT tie it goes to the Vols because of head to head. Ditto for UGA and UF except this one goes to Dawgs. If the Gators win Sat and the Dawgs and Vols both lose one more game the Gators are in. If the Gators win Sat and the Dawgs lose one and UT loses two, then Georgia is in because in a two way tie, the Dawgs have the head to head. Guess we will just have to let it play out and see.

By AltamahaDawg

November 5, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

I am amazed at Coach Meyers even bringing up the possibilities of trying to win the East. He must have missed his brilliant fans bloggin in here how the SEC means nuthing and they only play for NC now.

By AltamahaDawg

November 5, 2007 3:05 PM | Link to this

Bob and Chase, I have conducted a very careful analysis of all the scenerios and even calculated approximate percentages…eh, never mind…We Beat Florida.

By desertdawg

November 5, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

tampa—a week too late huh??? hahahaha

By Dawg Fan

November 5, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

Why would ESPN take Vandy Tenn over Ga Kentucky? Any Reasons

By WTF

November 5, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this

I agree thats a joke -Tenn will be unranked after Arkansas runs all over them

By AltamahaDawg

November 5, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

Buck “R.Jones was not a TF” wasnt for you, somebody had said he was on a different topic.

But I have to question is it 5 or 6 now. Wes named 6 that I think did play.

By Wozzo the Wonder Dog

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

Auburn fans and UGA fans treat each other with respect for 51 weeks a year. This is the week we take off. Remember when UGA closed with Florida, Auburn, and Ga Tech — that was murderer’s row (know the acronym for those three schools?). I had an Auburn co-worker who said that Bama fans always told him that it was easy to beat Auburn. He said, “Yeah, because we kill ourselves against UGA before we play you” and he said that was especially true in 1980 - 1982 with Herschel at UGA. The loss of Herschel combined with Bo represented a monumental power shift in the SEC (Jan Kemp didn’t help either). UGA’s Pat Dye versus Auburn’s Vince Dooley — the yearly AJC articles will never get old.

Munson may have one more “Sugar falling out of the sky” call if we can pull this one off.

I hope the fans will follow the three standard rules: 1. Wear red, 2. get in your seat early, and 3. BE LOUD. And remember, cram your pockets full of Dixie Crystal sugar packets and Milk Bone dog biscuits, you know, just in case you need something to throw.

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 5, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this

Dawg Fan, why would CBS take LSU v Ole Miss over the cats and dog fight? I think we have seen enough of LSU this year on CBS. Do they expect a game to pop out of Ole Miss’s arse? CBS AND ESPN probably expect UGA to lose to Auburn thus making it (KY/UGA) a less than important game.

By 77DAWG

November 5, 2007 7:43 PM | Link to this

82DAWG I agree with you 100%. We need someone that know what a junkyard defense look like. Time is running out for Stafford class. This comming A.J. Green class wiill not PEAK intime with Stafford & Co. (Sound like A BRIDGE TOO FAR movies). Well, for the time being we will beat AU by 1 point. UGA 31 AU 30. WM still have to go!!!

By 92 Alum

November 6, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

On the Troy game, I think the decision by Troy’s coaching staff to try for an onside kick was pretty classless. The game was out of reach and had been for the last 2 minutes of the game. On top of that, a Troy player during the onside kick spears Asher Allen resulting in an apparent injury to our starting cornerback . The very next play when Stafford takes a knee, a Troy player jumps through the line and hits our quarterback! Damon Evans and CMR should see to it that Troy never plays GA again.

By mark

November 6, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

Altamaha- I agree with you that by default (everyone else losing this year) they’ve moved up and now they’re #1. But nobody ever makes that point. Nobody ever says “since everybody else lost it’s only natural that they move up” or anything close to that!! You hear more of “hands down OSU is the best team in the country” or something close to that. To think this team is the best team in the country just because by default they are ranked #1 is ridiculous to me!! NOT WITH THAT JOKE OF A SCHEDULE!!!!