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DEL.ICIO.USHistory points toward Auburn victory
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I’m working on a story this week on the Georgia-Auburn football series. In addition to being the oldest rivalry in the Deep South — been going on 115 years folks — it is also one of the most heartbreaking rivalries you will ever see.
By that I mean, whichever team has the most to lose in any given year usually does. Last year is a perfect example. The Tigers were cruising along, ranked No. 5 in the country, eyeing an SEC Championship and an outside shot at a national title and facing at home a Georgia team that had lost four of its last five games.
So what happens? Georgia thumps them 37-15.
That’s been the tendency over the years. Remember 1997, 1983, 1978, 1971, 1964, 1942? Certainly there have been exceptions. The 2002 and 2004 seasons immediately come to mind. But in the grand scheme of 110 games over 114 years heartbreak has been the overriding theme.
And that’s why this year’s game sets up perfectly for Auburn. At this point, Georgia has everything riding on this game. The Dogs HAVE to win to keep alive their SEC title hopes. The Tigers have possibilities of their own but not quite as much to lose.
I know there are some of you that have witnessed this game even more than I have. Am I crazy or does everything about this game point toward Auburn victory?
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By jonesborodawg
November 5, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this
The one thing the dawgs have going for them in the Head Coach. He was in charge when the dogs won the Auburn game to clinch SEC Eastern title. That team had to come back and won that game in the 4th, don’t be suprised if it is a close game taht the dawgs win on the last drive.
By JCubby
November 5, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this
Don’t forget the wierd home team disadvantage of late, and I’d say put your money on Toomer’s toilet paper tossers.
By bh
November 5, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this
the only way UGA can win this one is to play loose. With the obvious exception of FL game this year, UGA tends to play tight. Not sure why?
By gdawginkalamazoo
November 5, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this
Chip, shhhhhh! You can’t say that out loud. Sure it does and we all know it does that’s why us dawg fans try to avoid bringing that up when thinking about the game this Saturday. Tough, tough defense to face this Saturday. Hope Bobo plans well. I think our defense will play well. Hopefully Cox will throw a few picks. Turnovers will be key, And playing the full 60 minutes. And remember to get off the field if we have a concussion.
By Andrew
November 5, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this
No doubt about it. That ‘97 game was as painful a loss as i can ever remember. We were coming off that great win in Jax and got down 31-0 to AU in the first half!!!
I even think there was an early UT game(just like this year with Ark and UT at 12:30) that had some bearing on whether we went to ATL.
Truly a pick’em game.
By DawgGrad311
November 5, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this
Well Chip-a-roo, I think it comes down to the Dawg’s O. As of now, the cowbarn’s D is playing stout, but I think our D will be able to keep Cox and co. under control. We blitz Cox a few times and we knock and hurry him, he will be peeing his panties so much, he will look like Tinky-Winky Taylor did last Thurs vs VT. We need to establish the running game with the Jersey Boy, and run sime screens to “defend” the blitz. Then Stafford can do what he did last year. Make the sedcondary his red-headed step-child. They won’t need to offer free pizza, Big Boi, and coke to fill the stands this Sat.
Go Dawgs
By carrolltontiger
November 5, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this
Tubberville will bring the checkbook to pay the 07’ mortgage on Jordan-Haire East.
Auburn is a much better football team than Georgia.
Sunday will come with a mighty hangover for the dogs.
By AUtiger
November 5, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this
Yep the Tigers could definatley break the dawgs hearts. I think they will becuase the defense is so good and everyone healthy for the first time all season. DON’T forget, Auburn will want revenge from last year’s loss to the dawgs too. Auburn wins this one.
By Tville Dawg
November 5, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this
Over the years, these two programs have had similar coaching, similar facilities, recruit the same players, and similar fan bases. Both schools are big time and attractive to students and recruits. The national TV cameras are regularly on campus. The overall record is so close in this series, you could flip a coin.
Tee it up boys-let’s play some football.
By gdawginkalamazoo
November 5, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this
With the way our D waffled this week with a pretty weak Troy team, I’d expect us to probably lose this game…big! Aubarn is too good for us. We suck. End of story.
By tim
November 5, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this
GA 28 Auburn 27.5….This is a really tight series so you can expect more of the same. I think the big difference is stafford. I have never thought that Cox is the right man for the job at Auburn
By War Eagle
November 5, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this
Nice article, does everything point to Auburn for a win? I would have said yes three weeks ago. Auburn played LSU off its feet, should won the game in Baton Rouge, Vandy, Florida were nice wins.. The Moreno arrival along with Stafford`s more play action offense,has made a different story. If Auburn contains Moreno as they did McFadden(47 yds) and Jones(27yads)at Ark., Auburn should win ball game. The advantage Auburn has over dawgs is defense while offense leans toward UGA. so maybe special teams will be difference, it will be a great game.Moreno has not seen a defense like Auburn, although we have only 3 seniors in the rotation.
By Spike
November 5, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this
I would love to beat Tommy Tubbs and send him on to Texas A&M. But if we don’t, WE BEAT THE GATORS!!!
By shane
November 5, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this
“history is bunk!”-Henry Ford I
By YANKEEDAWG
November 5, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this
Remember my comment last week of Moreno breaking 1000 and scoring 3 tds. well this week, Tubberville has Texas AM on his mind not Auburn! Since They have fired thier coach. Moreno hauls in 3 td passes this weekas he gets loose in Auburns secondary!
By noyellowinthisblood
November 5, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this
I am not going to make any predictions on a game this big. Auburn has a great D that we need to keep of balance. This game will come down to a lot of things, but as is the key to all big games, whoever controls the line and clock should prevail. GO DAWGS, SIC’EM!
By shane
November 5, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this
looks like the fake zoo is back,later
By Tville Dawg
November 5, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this
Kalamazoo-come on buddy-jump back on the wagon. Hold out some hope that the D will show up like last year and we can overcome to home field jinx.
We can beat these guys. Missy State and South FL didn’t have any problem.
Cox can be rattled. He’s just like Reggie Ball-get to him and he’ll fold. Everyone is so in awe of the Auburn defense, and I think we have enough play calling ability to put them on their heels. Remember, Arkansas was one dimensional-we’ve got a lot more weapons.
Kal-pour yourself a stiff one and enjoy the game.
By noyellowinthisblood
November 5, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this
Looks like the fake zoo is at it again. I guess middle school classes just let out.
By gdawginkalamazoo
November 5, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this
Okay the FAKE Kazoodawg is back. Keep posting you panty waste punk.
By the ritz blitz
November 5, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this
if there every is a sucker game every year this is it…Georgia better be prepared and motivated. Most devasting lost to me Pat Dye’s team beating us at home in 1983.
By mcdawg
November 5, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this
Chip my boy-this column smacks of a a good bit of hegelian excess-there are no internal laws of history-DAWGS WIN DAWGS WIN!!!!!!!!!
By GA Dawg
November 5, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this
Yep, unfortunately it is uga’s year to lose. But looking at the match up, I think Ga will prevail. The only big run team AU has played is Arkansas, but that could just have been a fluke and McFadden wasn’t at his best health (he was limited to 17 carries as opposed to the usual 25-30+). Secondly, Brandon Cox sucks. Third, Stafford’s passing game has looked great the past two games. Fourth, the defense has been making some great plays. Last and most important… KNOWSHON MORENO. Sorry Auburn, you will lose this one.
By AltamahaDawg
November 5, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this
History?, Didn’t we celebrate penalty that away already?
What I remember about the 97’ game was sitting in the stands at halftime thinking, ok here’s what has to happen: we get it, score, holdem, score, turnover, score, holdem and then we are almost back in this thing. We didn’t, we never were. A couple of AU fans were almost appologetic back at the tailgate. They knew how it felt, from the years before. Damn thing is I believe AU had been shutout against Miss State the week before, and they had no chance that night.
I’m afraid the detail of the 42’ game are not quite as crisp in my mind.
By Tville Dawg
November 5, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this
Kalamazoo-if I just responded to a fake KAZOO Dawg, my apologies. The post just didn’t sound like you.
By JimDog85
November 5, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this
In order to break this home field disadvantage, I think the Dogs should wear their road white jerseys for this home game. The Dogs have played their best this year wearing white, FL and AL for example(we can forget about TN). It would be a nice follow up to the Florida trick CMR pulled. How about all the fans wear white too and call it a white out?
By sundawg
November 5, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this
Toss in the fact Aub. has a stingy D (Auburn leads the SEC and is ranked fifth in the nation this season in scoring defense (14.5) and is eighth nationally in total defense (293.8)), rarely gives up over 20 points (During Will Muschamp’s two seasons as defensive coordinator, Auburn has held 19 of its 23 opponents to 20 points or less), and gobbles up the run (Auburn has held four of its last five opponents to single digits for the first time since 1988), then yes many things do point to an Tiger win. But that’s why they play the game. Last time I checked, Auburn wasn’t the only team playing Saturday nigh that gives out scholarships. What we will find out is if the O line is made up of pups or Dawgs.
By Villa Rica DAWG
November 5, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this
Jim Dog! That’s a great idea!
By UGADawg16
November 5, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this
Looking at ‘02, ‘03, ‘04 and even ‘05 and it would look like the heartbreak tendency had changed. After last year it may be back to the same thing. So, in the face of logic, knowing the history of the series, having watched it closely for nearly 30 years, I would feel a lot better about Saturdays game had I no knowledge of last year. But then again I was probably thinking the same thing in ‘02. Who knows…it’ll be a great game!
By UGADawg16
November 5, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this
Also, when Les Miles goes to Michigan and Tuberville goes to LSU can we bring Muschamp home? Would he come back to UGA for anything less than DC?
By faking it
November 5, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this
Look for CMR to pull out another motivation factor… everyone remember the trick Plays. fake punt or a fake field goal will do the trick….
By Jordan
November 5, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this
my favorite AU-UGA game of all time was 2001 when dumbass Richt decided to call a run play and time ran out when the pups had the ball on the 15 yard line. That was just classic. 3 wins in the last 30 years in Sanford stadium for the pups against the tigers. Need I say more??????? Go ahead ahead and make your reservations for the peach bowl dawg fans!
By DawgDayAfternoon
November 5, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this
He who relaxes & maintains intensity plays better
-Maximus Dawgimus Output
By mcdawg
November 5, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this
i believe NCAA rules prohibit the white jerseys-LSU was grandfathered in under the rule change-do like the idea
By Buck in the NW
November 5, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this
Chip, based on what you wrote. I don’t see this as an automatic Tiger victory. Two years ago we had a player put his “I want to play over the good of the team” and last year we burst their bubble because they underestimated Matthew Stafford and boy did they pay the price. They have and outstanding defense but as the Reptiles and then the Trojans found out, with this Ga. offense you get to pick your poison. That’s really a no brainier. They’ll try to break Staffords rhythm, maybe put a spie on him, CTT learned his lesson in ‘06.
By Lowcountry Bulldawgs
November 5, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this
Yeah it will be tough fought. It always is. The ky is what War Eagle mentioned, can a team that shut down the SEC’s 2 leading rushers stop Moreno. If thats the case its a long day in Athens if not the rushing attack will hide Staffords inability to be a high % completition QB.
By chase
November 5, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this
Auburn DOES NOT have enough Offense to win this game
You can’t judge Georgia’s “D” on the Fla and Troy games b/c they play a gimmick spread offense that Auburn cannot play! Auburn’s offense WILL LOOK SLOW in comparison to those two!
Georgia will be fired up, especially if TENN loses earlier in the day!
Moreno, play action, and pressure on Cox gets it done…DAWGS WIN A CLOSE ONE 27-17
By Dawg Fud
November 5, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this
This will be a close one. Which ever team has the ball last will win.
GO DAWGS!
By Tybee Dawg
November 5, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this
JimDog85, That’s an excellent idea! I think having them wear white is a great tactic.
Chip, you need to bring that up tomorrow and see what CMR says.
Either way, it should be a great game. Our D needs to lead the way this game and set the tempo early with some 3 and puts or turnovers.
By Thomas
November 5, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this
This game is just totally unpredictable. In the Auburn-Alabama series and the Georgia- Georgia Tech series the best team usually wins. In this game the team that is not expected to win usually wins. If everyone starts saying Auburn will win this, then Georgia will be the surprise winner.
By larry
November 5, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this
Willie Martinez with his completely stupid three man rush will give Brandon Cox all the time he needs to beat the Dawgs. The Auburn receivers will have a field day!
By Phillip Sturgis
November 5, 2007 5:20 PM | 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 JMDawg
November 5, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this
Everything points to an Auburn win…so Georgia will probably end up blowing them out by three TD’s. Okay, maybe not, but while I’m a big believer in trends in college football, this is the year where you throw out conventional wisdom. We had won 22 of our last 25 true road games before our trip to Tennessee. We had won three in a row on Rocky Top and the road team had won 5 of 6 in the series. Everything pointed to a Georgia win. Then we go down there and get stomped 35-14.
Who can tell in this crazy season?
By Mikey
November 5, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this
Special K will run loose on the plainsmen.
Go Dawgs !!
By Mikey
November 5, 2007 5:37 PM | Link to this
The only thing pointing anywhere will be the officials with both arms pointing up signifying another touchdown by Special K !!!
By sobedawg
November 5, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this
Dawgs nip Auburn this year…Why? Because most morons are predicting Auburn…the same morons that picked the Crocs over the Dawgs 2 weeks ago…UGA 31 Auburn 24…SobeDawg
By War Eagle
November 5, 2007 5:42 PM | Link to this
Auburn will win.
No doubts. UGA fans will be crying ” if so and so just had made that block/field goal/1st down we would have won ”
Auburn leads this series despite having less home state talent, smaller stadium, smaller fan base and smaller athletic department because they always want it more than UGA.
By Bob
November 5, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this
I have always thought we should try the white jerseys when we play Auburn in Athens. However, I think mcdawg is correct about the NCAA rules. Tech used to wear white at home too, but changed a few years ago and now LSU is only Div I school authorized to do so.
Maybe we could a banner up proclaiming it Jordan-Hare Stadium. Then again, maybe we should just man up for what will surely be a slobberknocker.
By tiger7_88
November 5, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this
Yeah, that’s right dawgies… Brandon Cox “sucks”.
In three years as a starting QB in the SEC, he’s won 27 games (thus far)… but he “sucks”.
On fourth down late in the game between the hedges two years ago, he hit a strike to Devin Aromashodu that put the nail in the dawgie coffin… but he “sucks”.
His record against eastern SEC opponents is UGA (1-1), UF (2-0), South Carolina (2-0), Kentucky (1-0), Vandy (1-0), against the west Bama (2-0), LSU (1-2… the two losses in Baton Rouge), Arky (2-1), Miss St (2-1), Ole Miss (3-0). Winning records against every SEC opponent except LSU and UGa (with this year being the tie-breaker)… but he “sucks”.
My hope is that word gets to your boys on defense about just how much ol’ Brandon “sucks”. I remember another game back in 1999 when an Auburn squad came in with a QB that every UGa fan just KNEW “sucked”… his name was Ben Leard. And he lit up UGa like a Christmas tree. Sanford Stadium was half-empty by the 3rd quarter.
Just keep on repeating it to yourself. Maybe by gametime both you and your boys on the field will actually believe it.
By JakeKay
November 5, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this
Auburn is the most underrated team in the SEC. VERY tough. Even though I would say my Dawgs would win this on paper, The Tigers have owned Sanford the last couple decades- moreso than UF has owned the cocktail party.
Triton Sturdivant vs. that mean ol’ DE aint gonna look good for us dawgs…
By Dawg People
November 5, 2007 5:50 PM | Link to this
The fact that we haven’t beaten Florida and Auburn in the same year since 1982 (a scary stat) points to an Auburn victory, not to mention the “home field disadvantage” in the series. If you were a betting man, you would bet the HOUSE on Auburn, but hopefully you would be homeless this Saturday night. SIC ‘EM DAWGS!
By MURPHY
November 5, 2007 5:52 PM | Link to this
WAREAGLE,
IT,S THAT TIME AGAIN !
I WANT TO SAY UGA WIN,S BUT I DO BELIEVE THAI AU TEAM WILL BE THE TOUGHEST TEST YET. FOR SOME REASON WHEN YALL COME TO ATHENS YOUR TEAM PLAY,S OUT OF THEIR MIND. ONCE AGAIN IM SURE THIS WILL BE A CLASSIC.GOOD LUCK TO YOU. THE TRAINGING ROOM WILL BE BUSY ON SUNDAY FOR BOTH SCHOOLS.
By dawgydawg
November 5, 2007 6:06 PM | Link to this
oh lets just give up right away to this mighty auburn offense who almost scored against mississippi state…gimme a break…tubs is headed for a&m and if passes thru nawlins…might as well catch the dawgs again…WOLFF WOLFF WOLFF!!
By ViewFromMidtown
November 5, 2007 6:07 PM | Link to this
Tville Dawg said “We can beat these guys. Missy State and South FL didn’t have any problem.”
Actually, both State and USF needed 5 giveaways from Auburn to win and both used their last score to take the lead for their win (USF on the very last play of the game in OT). Auburn was also missing multiple starters due to injury in both those games including stud linebacker Tray Blackmon.
Fact is, AU is a much different and much better team now than it was back in early September. Assume otherwise, and you’ll be crying in your beer saturday evening.
Regarding JimDog85’s idea for UGA to wear white at home; it would have been a great idea, except the home team has to make that decision before the season starts. It’s too late now, and in addition to the road-field advantage normally enjoyed in this series, the Tigers have won their last 15 games playing in all-white uniforms.
By charles
November 5, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PU7ApRvei0 my last memory in sanford stadium
By SavDawg
November 5, 2007 6:17 PM | Link to this
If Miss State can do it we sure can. I hate to be the Ga fan that keeps bringing up the GA/Fl game but I saw something in that game I haven’t seen from Ga in a long time, confidence to win the big game. I think AU is a great team but I also think GA is clicking offensively on all cyliders and has the confidence they need to win. Am I wrong? Our O is crazy good right now, D needs to stay firm but we shouldn’t have any problem putting points on the board. Dawgs surprisingly big, if not, I’ll come back and take my medicine.
By Albert
November 5, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this
UGA beat Florida for the third time in 18 years and still won’t win the East. Now, that must suck. whaaaaaaaaaaaa
By heeldawg
November 5, 2007 6:25 PM | Link to this
Tough call. I agree all signs point to an Auburn victory (but I don’t believe in signs, so those things don’t really mean a lot to me).
Looking at the two teams, it’s Auburn’s stout D versus Georgia’s better O, and Georgia’s good-but-not-great D versus Auburn’s mediocre O. In games like these, turnovers and special teams win the day. I have no idea how it will turn out, but it will be close. Ultimately, it will come down to who makes the big play when.
Here’s hoping it’s the Dawgs!
By Stadium Expansion Project Manager
November 5, 2007 6:38 PM | Link to this
I am glad to report that the Sanford Stadium expansion project will be on schedule as the home football season comes to a close. Soon after the Kentucky game the expansion will begin immediately at a cost of 11.9 million dollars. All proceeds have been set aside by the athletic department and shouldn’t effect ticket prices in the near future. The need for expansion will be evident particularly after both games with Auburn and Kentucky. The expansion plan consists of widening the aisles for easy exit of disgusted and disappointed Dawg Fan’s. A need for this project was also justified because of Sanford Stadium being the loudest stadium in college football, particularly midway in the third quarter with the slamming of car doors. Any donatations for this project will be gladly accepted. John Finkelstien Stadium Project Manager
By SamoanDawg
November 5, 2007 6:51 PM | Link to this
As always, the key is our D-line to control the line of scrimmage. And for our o-line to create some holes. ShoTime don’t need big holes, just a little grease to slide thru. Some misdirections could help also. I hope our special teams will give us good field positions. It’ll be a tough physical game. Go Dawgs!
By A-ville Ranger
November 5, 2007 6:51 PM | Link to this
History,shmistory preparation and execution,whoever does those two things best will win.This is the same caveman nonsense that had us thinking UF had magic powers or god’s favor.Just play the damn game to win.
By Mike T.
November 5, 2007 6:59 PM | Link to this
Fact is, AU is a much different and much better team now than it was back in early September
Fact is, Georgia is different and much better than they were in early Septmber.
By Ed
November 5, 2007 7:04 PM | Link to this
Good one, Charles. I prefer this memory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlqJHgTmDL4
By DawgGrad311
November 5, 2007 7:07 PM | Link to this
Samoan Dawg,
TalofaBrada,
haven’t seen a cuz this side of the mississippi before. Much Aloha your way. Attended Hawaii for 2 years of college, and roomate was Samoan. Nice to see a great people supporting our dawgs.
Shoots
By Toccoa
November 5, 2007 7:09 PM | Link to this
We’ve improved, they’ve improved, two teams peaking at the same time in the season. We’re going to see some real SEC football this Saturday. The reason why these games are so tough is because it’s like fighting with your own kuz. Our advantage is the fastest defense we’ve had in many years. We need another six-pack sack-attack.
Cause you know Auburn’s going to be keying on Moreno, another advantage could be a big if. IF we pick up a pair of fresh legs in the backfield. We’ll probably know something about that after we read how practice is going… Chip.
By Real Tiger
November 5, 2007 7:13 PM | Link to this
Auburn your season is already over. Alabama will get their revenge on you this year. Saban loves to play Assburn.
I love it when Assburn is ranked high preseason - you always know they are going to lose thier first or second game. Then they fall to the bottom.
Nice to see your at least ranked again. Have fun watching the real TIGERS play for the BCS TITLE.
Go DOGS you beat Assburn. By the way - pick a mascott….
By Mike T.
November 5, 2007 7:17 PM | Link to this
Dear Auburn Go ahead and look past Georgia and get ready for Alabama,this is Bama’s year to rip Auburn a new one. Their ready to reclaim the football supremacy of the State of Alabama.The Crimson Juggernuat awaits you. Go Dawgs and Roll Tide.
By Dawgfaninmichigan
November 5, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this
Hey Jimdog I say wear the Black uniforms we have never worn just to be different and everyone wear black and call it a black out. This should fire up the team again.
By jake
November 5, 2007 7:23 PM | Link to this
Trivia question for you young guys. Remember 1959? Bryant Harvard was the quarterback for Auburn. With 2 minutes left in the game, Auburn had the ball on their own 45, and Harvard had the ball slapped out of his hand, and this guy recovered the fumble. This same “guy”subsequently caught the winning touchdown pass with 8 seconds left on the clock. That made the score 13-13. Who caught the winning pass from Tarkenton, who also recovered the fumble. Also who kicked the winning extra point?
By I-DOG
November 5, 2007 7:27 PM | Link to this
This will be a difficult game and a pickem contest. It could be a blowout for either side, but it could also be a triple overtime game.
Obviously, a Georgia win will be huge because I believe TN will lose one of their 3 remaining SEC contests. I’m just glad it is November and UGA is vying for another top 10 finish and SEC championsip game appearance.
Auburn is always a physical team (except for last year when some of their players quit). My biggest concern is… can that young and improving OL handle the physical nature of Auburn’s play?
Florida had such a weak D that it is hard to evaluate the OL in that one and Troy is the same situation. We could run or pass at will on those two defenses. Auburn will be much tougher defensively.
Just how far has our OL come? We will find out Saturday night, but that is the part that scares the heck out of me about this game.
None of the other stuff about home field, uniforms, stats… matter. Two evenly matched teams.
If the running game is shut down… UGA can certainly be successful through the air, unlike AR. I hope that proves to be the big difference.
By A-ville Ranger
November 5, 2007 7:27 PM | Link to this
What changed between the NY Yankees and Red sox ?? Curt Schilling came along with a big pair of balls and common sense.A championship caliber program shouldn’t carry an astrology chart around to tell it when it’s turn has come.They should step on the field every game prepared,with the expectation of winning.Sorry Chip but who gives a fat rats a* who won in 78.I say f** who’s turn it is,we have more talent and home field, we should win.
By Tinky Winky Taylor GT
November 5, 2007 7:30 PM | Link to this
jake
you can take that question over to Rocky mt pizza after the great coupon you will get from the tech game in Nov and use on trivia night there.
By Dawgbyte
November 5, 2007 7:39 PM | Link to this
Fortunately, the results of other games has no effect on this year’s game. Sorry! GO DAWGS!!!
By jc_atl
November 5, 2007 7:54 PM | Link to this
To those who say Brandon Cox sucks, etc must have forgotten his game winning pass the last time AU played betwixt the hedges. We had better receivers then but Cox can make plays when necessary. If UGA gets a big lead like last year we’re toast, but I don’t expect such a let-down again, particularly on a road trip.
WAR EAGLE!
By War Eagle
November 5, 2007 7:54 PM | Link to this
Jake, I played in that game, it was Jim Herring who caught the ball from Fran. It was a tough Sunday practice on the Plains, Coach Jordan was UPSET, typical UGA-Auburn game. MURPHY,Moreno has added attraction to this game with his Carnell Williams style(same jersy #24). UGA has advantage offensively and Auburn defensively.SPECIAL TEAMS, COACHING, PENALTIES, TURNOVERS..one of these could be the factor for the win.. Nice to hear from you…
By chip jones
November 5, 2007 8:05 PM | Link to this
nice touch towers. leading with a pic of a celebrating auburn player. jerk.
By AltamahaDawg
November 5, 2007 8:07 PM | Link to this
Stupid 3 man rush huh? Well yea, that would be stupid.
By jake
November 5, 2007 8:15 PM | Link to this
To War Eagle. I hate to tell you, even that you played in that game, it was Bill Herron that caught that pass from Fran, not “Jim Herring.” But I can understand that your memory has slipped a bit, since you played in that game. My has time faded our memories. Durwood Pennington kicked the extra point to beat yall. Seems like that’s the last time we beat you in Athens.
By Xenophon
November 5, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this
Georgia by two touchdowns.
By Fort Worth Dawg
November 5, 2007 8:21 PM | Link to this
Pardon the tangent, but did anyone else see Coach Spurrier go off on his kicker and the assistant coach that tried to intervene last Saturday. What a total jerk.
McDawg, I am certain I have never seen Hegel referenced in a football blog before — Like we need more hegelian dialectic here.
UGA and Auburn have both played hot and cold this year. I wonder if the “home team loses” gets into the players’ heads. I bet both teams get beat up, and I hope we spend this week working on north-south passing for distance because Auburn has a good fast defense and they will surely play stop the run and blitz on defense.
By Gary
November 5, 2007 8:39 PM | Link to this
In all the years of following Georgia football (about 45) this is the one rivalry that has truly been a consistently intense rivalry. It is their oldest as well as most evenly matched series. And the penchant for the underdog to win has also made it compelling. It never occured to me that it could just be the jersey. JimDog makes a good point. Lets try the road jerseys to shake things up. (Is it allowed? Does Auburn have to agree?) It can’t hurt and as far as I know, there’s no sportsmanship penalty involved.
By BRAD
November 5, 2007 8:50 PM | Link to this
Should be a great game I think our defense will be the best you see all year ask Arkansas they had I think 67 total rushing yards against us we were the only team to shut down felix jones and mcfadden.If auburn plays like we are capable and doesnt make too many mistakes and help georgia like we did last year then we will win.
By War Eagle
November 5, 2007 8:55 PM | Link to this
Jake, I knew it started with a “H”, my name dialogue is slow at times. It was like 90 degree that day, I believe UGA concession sold a record high Coca Cola`s. I was talking to Bryant Bryant at the Auburn-Vandy game(1957 NC Reunion), about how seconds can cost a team SEC championship.It was a terrible lost for Auburn. Do you know Bill Herron? I talk to Fran Tarkenton about 8 years ago and he remembers the day well. Pat Dye, Don Leeburn are two notable who played in that game. Of course Coach Dooley was on Auburn side lines, never realizing he would be a history making coach on the other side..
By Cuz
November 5, 2007 8:56 PM | Link to this
I have consulted the stars, voodoo queens and my ex-wife’s second cousin who said that he once met Fran Tarkenton. The overall conclusion is Dawgs win in an upset.
Why not break another hex and win in Sanford. If ever the time was right this is it.
Auburn has revenge in it’s corner. But we are looking for the positive, not the negative. Knowshon brings a passion to the game that is infectious. I hope they never find a cure. With his attitude, the fire in the belly, we cannot lose. If we play sixty minutes of football, we cannot lose. Sure there will be a fumble or an interception, but if we stay focused, we beat the jinx and take it to our Cousins from the Plain.
Brandon Cox is not a QB I take lightly. But he is not playing that spread option that gives us fits. Coach Willie will be ready. Our defense will take up the banner and play with all their heart.
I say we win, by how much I do not know, could be a point or three or by a larger margin. I just feel as I did the UF game that it was time for a change.
It is going to be a great game, must see TV if you cannot be there. Health issues will keep me on the couch once again.
My opinion and everyone has one.
GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By bdawgy
November 5, 2007 8:56 PM | Link to this
The dawgs have the talent to take this one. Stafford and moreno are far better than cox and?? never heard of him. GO DAWGSS
By bdawgy
November 5, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this
The dawgs have the talent to take this one. Stafford and moreno are far better than cox and?? never heard of him. GO DAWGSS
By Cuz
November 5, 2007 8:59 PM | Link to this
I say we beat them wearing the red jerseys, red helments and the silver britches.
Get the picture.
By Dawgfan4444
November 5, 2007 9:00 PM | Link to this
The players have asked everyone to wear black to the Auburn game. Maybe this is the year we turn all of the “this never works” things into special things. Regardless, the players asked Coach Richt to do this so I think Dawg fans should respect it. They bust their a*******e$ all season so this is the least we can do for them. Tell everyone you know to wear black and to be as loud as ever for Auburn and Kentucky. Fire the team up at the Dawg Walk and SUPPORT the team. They are gonna need us to be behind them. Time to make history! Goooo Dawgs!!!!!
By Cuz
November 5, 2007 9:04 PM | Link to this
You cannot compare Georgia to Arkansas. We actually have a quarterback and a recieving corps. Go ahead and concentrate on the run, the recievers have discovered they can catch and when the do, it is off to the races. Mikey, MoMass and Sean have a big game. Tripp, Figgins and Brandon will also contribute.
By hjh
November 5, 2007 9:07 PM | Link to this
Chip, you do a great job with this blog, but is this the best you can come up with today?
By DawgsDawgsDawgs!
November 5, 2007 9:10 PM | Link to this
Changing your uniforms for a big game is so Gamecock and it rarely works. Please take the uniform conversation to a fashion blog. Go DAWGS!
By jeff
November 5, 2007 9:13 PM | Link to this
My barn boys are gonna scrape the hedge barn clean and score more points, somehow. It’s like the sun coming up.
By TA&M Human resources
November 5, 2007 9:13 PM | Link to this
Tubby has an interview with me at 4 pm and will miss the game. He has said he can not compete with all the great coaches that are in the SEC and wants to find easier work.
By Cuz
November 5, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this
What did he write, he starts the blog, we take it whatever direction following him at the beginning but by now, I would have to go back to the beginning to even know what he wrote about.
Hey I gotta give Chip his props, he kept this blog interesting and interactive all year. I used to go months with no contributions and there are many who wish I would return to those days. Blame it on Chip.
By Cuz
November 5, 2007 9:19 PM | Link to this
Question, Monday night football is on and the Steelers are wearing their throwback, should be throwaway jerseys. If the Ravens wore throwback jerseys, would they be the Cleveland Browns?
By auburn suxs
November 5, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this
Better coaching , better defense , better special teams , turnovers …..The game has not even started and allbarn fans have already won the game and the west.. Well UGA doens’t turn the ball over much , and I think our Offense coaches and skilled players on offense are going to surprise allbarn again this year. We have your number Fat borges.. Your dreams will come ture again… As for your offense I think the best QB for allbarn is Fields ,but it will probally next year before tubberbubber finds out.. Its good to hear everyone is going to play for allbarn because that is all I heard last year was so and so was hurt or didn’t play .. GO DAWGS SIC ‘EM RUFF RUFF!!~~ May the best team and coaches WIN…..
By Cuz
November 5, 2007 9:26 PM | Link to this
Tubby has a pretty good SEC record. I believe Wareagle would beg to disagree on the inability of Tubby to compete in the SEC. Unless it is revenge, why in the world would anyone trade Auburn for Texas A&M. One would be forced to live in Texas. Sure there are parts of Texas that are liveable but not Aggie Land. Okay I am a Deep South homer.
By jake
November 5, 2007 9:28 PM | Link to this
War Eagle, this is Jake again. Thank you for your honesty about the ‘59 Ga. Auburn game. Win,lose, or draw, you Auburn folks have some class. Why can’t the Gators emulate. They try hard, but with no success. I am not as old, but Don, Fate, and Bobby Leebern were frat brothers of mine at Ga. But please don’t tell anybody.
By A-ville Ranger
November 5, 2007 9:54 PM | Link to this
Brad makes a good point about Auburn’s defense,they shut down Arkansas’ running game.I think Stafford will need to play a very good game to move it on those guys.I’m watching a replay of the Troy game on CSS.The left side of our defense looks pretty bad,most games that’s the week side especially against the pass.
By Signal Mtn Dawg
November 5, 2007 9:55 PM | Link to this
Greeting AU and UGA Fans,
Now this is a series two great schools can be proud of.
UGA - I love how our offense is starting to jell. Stafford is playing under control and leading the team. Knowshon is running, WRs are catching, OL is maturing.
Defense is also jelling with good safety play. DL coming along, LB’ and CB’s seem to be improving.
I feel good about UGA’s improvement and focus…..That is why I am picking AU to win!!!! This series is so quirky.
For those that bash Cox - he broke our hearts two years ago when he hit the WR in our two deep zone. The kid takes a beating and never quits…an excellent leader.
AU’s defense is ahead of UGA’s - and that will be the difference.
Best of luck Dawgs…lets see if we can change the history of this series.
By Will
November 5, 2007 9:58 PM | Link to this
The morons who keep perpetrating the rumors about Coach T going to A&M are probably wishful bamers. Tommy is not leaving Auburn. There is more talent in our bottom three classes than anywhere else except maybe USC. As far as the game… You can’t count Auburn out in big games. That is when we are at our best. Combo that with Auburn being an underdog and wanting payback and finally our team is all healthy…
This game always makes me nervous but I am confident. War Eagle! Burn the Bulldogs!
By BRAD
November 5, 2007 10:03 PM | Link to this
CUZ, AUBURN PLAYs MAN NOT ZONE!!! We will be in the backfield all night long . Lsu got lucky on a screen pass on us and ran it in other than the catch for a touchdown at the end of the game he was covered like a glove all we have to do is look back and its picked .Floridas got 4 recievers that run 4.2 they were shut down by our corners . You cant catch the ball when your covered and can’t get open when your sacked .I’m telling you when your watching the game you will find out what Im talking about We are the fastest defense in the country our front four is very strong . Moreno is a good back but hes know Mcfadden or Jones . Mikee is good but hes know Percy Harvin or Andre Caldwell.
By BRAD
November 5, 2007 10:03 PM | Link to this
CUZ, AUBURN PLAYs MAN NOT ZONE!!! We will be in the backfield all night long . Lsu got lucky on a screen pass on us and ran it in other than the catch for a touchdown at the end of the game he was covered like a glove all we have to do is look back and its picked .Floridas got 4 recievers that run 4.2 they were shut down by our corners . You cant catch the ball when your covered and can’t get open when your sacked .I’m telling you when your watching the game you will find out what Im talking about We are the fastest defense in the country our front four is very strong . Moreno is a good back but hes know Mcfadden or Jones . Mikee is good but hes know Percy Harvin or Andre Caldwell.
By ES
November 5, 2007 10:12 PM | Link to this
Where are all those mouthy gators?Smack talkers.Just remember this should be SOS’s 3rd consecutive win.It’s going to be fun to watch him out coach Urban the one year legend.
By BRAD
November 5, 2007 10:20 PM | Link to this
Its recruting year and as usual the Alabama media are yucking it up again to try and put doubt in some kids eyes if it matters to them who is coaching there at Auburn or not.Its an anual thing if its not some phony scandal they come up with its this every year to try and influence recuting .I frankly believe Auburn sales itself regardless of who is coaching there . Tubberville is a class guy he represent our University with class we are loaded with talent he has a buyout of 6 million dollars and for anyone to pay that and then turn around and pay more than what hes making at Auburn with the talent we have bs. At auburn we recuit AL,FL GA, TN MS LA he has an awesome place geographically to recruit its a coaches dream to be able to be able to draw from such tallented areas .Wishful thinking and just like clockwork bammers trying to do anything they can to try and distract from our 2 rival games of the year its pathetic but predictable behavior by Alabama media .
By Albert
November 5, 2007 10:22 PM | Link to this
SOS is UGA’s daddy!! Gators still win the East when Auburn beats UGA and Tennessee loses one of their remaining games 3 way tie goes to UF.
PS- When was the last time UGA won a national title?
By DawgHare
November 5, 2007 10:50 PM | Link to this
Pay close attention to what the fans are saying before the game as they are usually an accurate bellwether for what the team is thinking heading into this game. The more confident the fans are, the more overconfident the team tends to be, and the more likely the Dawgs lose. Conversely, if the fans are nervous about the game, Georgia usually is very motivated, plays very well and wins. I remember with bitterness the ‘97 game in Athens. I was hopeful for a victory, but ever mindful of the history of the series I was very concerned. That concern turned into dread the more I heard, “Oh yeah! We’ll handle Auburn!” from so may Georgia fans before the game. Even took a couple of nice cigars with me for a victory smoke afterward with my buddy. Unfortunately, one @$$-kicking by Auburn later, there I was giving away my cigars to some deserving Auburn fans. My friend was ticked at me for doing so, but as I explained to him, since those cigars were meant for a Georgia victory, after watching Auburn spank them with that diminutive white guy at running back, well, those cigars may as well have been soaking in urine for all I cared. At least some nice Auburn folk got to enjoy them. And Auburn has plenty of nice folk in their ranks. I probably would have thrown the cigars away were it any other team we had lost to, but Auburn kind of feels like family. Family you can’t stand sometimes, but family you love nonetheless, and it’s always easier to love them AFTER YOU BEAT THEIR ASSES!!!
I can say I did finally get to enjoy a post-game victory smoke in Athens in 2003; still have the ticket stub from that one. That was also the last time before a Georgia-Auburn game in Athens I actually felt good about the game going in.
We shall see. GO DAWGS!!!
By gwj
November 5, 2007 10:52 PM | Link to this
Will, with all due respect, you have NO idea if Tuberville will leave Auburn. Maybe he remembers the night in Louisville a few years ago? Never say never…..
By Don
November 5, 2007 10:58 PM | Link to this
I usually go into this game with a bad gut feeling but I really feel good about this one. I don’t see Auburn’s offense getting a whole lot done against Georgia. I know this is not one of the Dawgs greatest defenses but I see them blitzing the heck out of Cox and beating him up real good like last year against Auburn and this year against Florida. I see Georgia scoring at least 31. The offense has come together just as expected now that the offensive line has come around. Moreno and Stafford have proven to be dangerous weapons with a seasoned offensive line. The defense will force Cox into some mistakes and the Dawgs will win 31 to 17. Go Dawgs!
By KJ
November 5, 2007 11:01 PM | Link to this
“Tubberville will bring the checkbook to pay the 07’ mortgage on Jordan-Haire East.”
LOLLLLLLLLLLL
By ES
November 5, 2007 11:07 PM | Link to this
Wasn’t aloud to play for the mythical NC our one loss season.When have you Gators ever went undefeated and win a NC.Answer NEVER.And SOS is 1 win at USC against us, instead of the three in a row thats about to happen this Sat.Send the USC kicker one of those NC rings your so proud of, he helped you earn it as much as any Gator.Just remember other than SOS 3 to 5 losses a year other than last years luck fest,enjoy your ONE lucky year.
By Bob
November 5, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this
Albert,
Nice thought buddy, but UT is going to lose two games and there goes your hopes up in smoke. Of course, the ole ball coach just may end your misery a week early. Enjoy.
By War Eagle
November 5, 2007 11:19 PM | Link to this
auburn sux is back after a leave of absent, I missed your BS about Auburn. Hope you are ok and ready for the battle Saturday? I missed the summer with Lymphoma, but am in remission after 10 chemo`s. Good to have you back, please be kind to us Auburn people this week…Who is #24 for the dawgs???
By major payne
November 5, 2007 11:59 PM | Link to this
What scares me about Auburn is that they sit there quiet and not making a lot of noise. Quietly confident and that scares me. We still sit here celebrating our UF win. It scares me.
By major payne
November 5, 2007 11:59 PM | Link to this
What scares me about Auburn is that they sit there quiet and not making a lot of noise. Quietly confident and that scares me. We still sit here celebrating our UF win. It scares me.
By Will
November 6, 2007 12:00 AM | Link to this
gwj, I think Tommy remembered that night in Louisville when he signed that nice long contract a couple years ago. If jetgate was going to make him leave Auburn it would have been after 2003. Tommy loves Auburn, the admins love Tommy and so do 99.999% of Auburn fans. Nobody in Auburn is worried about who our coach is going to be for quite a while.
By ga student
November 6, 2007 12:01 AM | Link to this
i haven’t read through this whole thread, so forgive me if someone mentioned this. the uga senior football players asked coach richt to send a request to the bulldog nation. they want the fans to do a blackout game. i know a lot of you are probably against that because red tops and silver britches is tradition. but this request comes from the team, not the general student body. so dawg fans, if you’re coming to the game, wear black just this once. the players want it and if it fired them up, i’d wear tie dye.
By DawgGrad
November 6, 2007 12:09 AM | Link to this
I think the pattern continues this year, unfortunately for the Dawgs, but I see TN buying it at the hand of the Hogs too. That being said - we could possibly show up and shock some sports writers.
On another note… who out there agrees with my wild idea that we go recruit us some more Red & Black coaches back to Athens. Specifically, I’d love to see Will Muschamp back on the UGA sidelines in place of Willie… Talk about bringing some pride back to our defense! That man can put the junk back in our JunkYard Dawgs! No doubt we’ll see the better coach this weekend?!?!? Anyone agree with this?
Go Dawgs!!!
By Willysee
November 6, 2007 2:15 AM | Link to this
DawgHare I don’t see the connection of fan confidence and team over-confidence.Conversely being nervous doesn’t seem to help either (note the Florida series.I think the TEAM needs to be confident and ready to play,that has to come from the coaches and players, not the fans.
By david
November 6, 2007 3:27 AM | Link to this
Well, I’ve combed through every bit of data dating back to 1903 and all signs point to the team that is able to score more points than the opposing team wins. Albeit, I won’t let you in on my regression analysis… Chip, it’s a competitive SEC game played near the end of the season. Given that, there’s going to be heartbreak. Dig any deeper than that and you might find some trends you can coerce into an article.
By Tiger Bird
November 6, 2007 3:57 AM | Link to this
Ugas defense is awful ! Willie Martinez is a joke and everyone in the sports world knows this. Hope the Dawgs are enjoying their overrated top 10 ranking. Dawgs had an opportunity to score over 50 points on Troy but instead let the Trojans score to pull within 10 points. Hey CMR style points count Stupid! Just ask Kansas. The Georgia Bulldogs - Americas most Favorite OVERATED College Football Team!!!! Cant wait to hear that big thud this weekend when UGA falls out of the top 10 after the nice butt kickin from the mighty War Eagle!!!!
By Lane
November 6, 2007 4:52 AM | Link to this
Forget history!!!!
If the OL, continues their improved play, Georgia wins. It is no accident that the offense is clicking with the improvement of the OL. Richt has stated this on several occasions. THE OFFENSE AND DEFENSE ALL STARTS UP FRONT!!!
On the DL, Owens and Atkins are all playing great!!!
By Mike
November 6, 2007 6:10 AM | Link to this
Hey TigerBird would that be the thud some overrated no 5 Auburn team did last year? I think not!!! Dawg fans stop cryin and finding ways to doubt!! DAWGS WIN!!! DAWGS WIN!!!
By Eric C.
November 6, 2007 6:14 AM | Link to this
Forget history…Auburn’s defense scares the he11 out of me…limiting UF to 3 pts in first 3 quarters and holding Arkansas to under 100 yds rushing.
I can see this being similar in style to the SC game earlier this season. The Dawgs may be frustrated at times on offense…especially in the red zone. However, the Dawgs offense is running much smoother these days and I expect that one or two of those FGs they kicked in the SC game will be TDs instead giving the Dawgs 20 pts instead of 12.
If Dawgs win, it will be something on the order of 20-16 and I’ll be surprised if they score more than 27 pts on Auburn.
Defensively, they must get some pressure on Cox! As strong as the Tigers defense is…after facing tough spread offenses of UF and Troy…expect Tigers offense will seem relatively weak and the Dawgs may get stingy in yards allowed department.
Against Auburn, UGA absolutely cannot afford to come out flat like they have in most of the games this season…that will be the early key. If they come out flat offensively and get behind by 10 or 14 pts in the first half…it will be a long day.
By GR82BUGA
November 6, 2007 7:41 AM | Link to this
To all AU alum,
Just remember, you went to school, in Alabama. Again, you chose to be educated in Alabama. This speaks volumes. And why is it that you all move to GA after graduating ? No jobs in Alabama, where you went to get educated. The irony is so thick you can cut it with a plastic knife.
By Tiger Bird
November 6, 2007 7:42 AM | Link to this
Hey Mike …War eagles own Sanford stadium……History is on our side and the dawgs will be history come Saturday evening. Aurburn will return the favor this year. Your defense suxs and we will stop your QB who has no touch and receivers who cant catch in the clutch. We will stop Mr NO SHOW!!!! HA HA!!!
By chip jones
November 6, 2007 8:00 AM | Link to this
GET RID OF THE AUBURN PIC ON THE GA PAGE YOU IDIOTS!
By Phillip Sturgis
November 6, 2007 8:16 AM | Link to this
GR82BUGA……… We can also remind Dawg Alums that the State of Alabama KNOWS football. Both fine learning Institutions own UGA in football . Too bad people like yourself cant digest that fact. Maybe you can try that with a plastic SPORK to make it easier to digest in your delusional thick craniums. Phillip Sturgis War Eagle Class of 71
By Tiger Bird
November 6, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this
Well said Phillip!!!! Here ia a newly formed websiite Keep Willie .com… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PU7ApRvei0
By Mike Bobo 17 INT
November 6, 2007 8:37 AM | Link to this
AU 35 Dogs 7
Doggies hopes for an SEC title fly out the window.
UGA gets hammered for a total 80 yards in penalties.
Stafford gets sacked 4 times, 2 INT and 1 for a TD.
Cox lights up Sanford with 231 Yards, no INT and 3 TD’s.
CMR submits his resignation on Jan 25, 2008, heads for Miami to be OC, then moves to head coach in 2009.
Dogs hire Ray Goff back to give the boy another shot.
Just another mediocre year for the Dogs.
By Hunk Erdown
November 6, 2007 8:38 AM | Link to this
The big surprise of the game: Because of Auburn’s huge effort to sack and pressure Stafford, he will pull a tebow and run for some crucial 1st downs gaining 70-100 yds rushing. Will it be enough?
I think Knowshon will be held to a little less than 100 yds, so it will depend on Stafford being accurate with his passes, which he has problems with.
I look for another classic match-up won by a late field goal or even another 3-4 overtime runs.
Good luck War, but Go Dawgs!!!
By Bob
November 6, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this
Phillip,
Good site and great play by the Tigers. And by the way, how many SEC titles have you guys won? Oh well, lets not bring up the bottom line.
By Bulldawg I. Lickit, Jr.
November 6, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this
History does not apply to Sports…this column as most columns in the AJC are worthless.
My alma mater needs CMR in South Bend…a National Program!
T’ville to College Station
“Less” to Ann Arbor
And life goes boringly on in the SEC.
DAWGS easily romp 45-3 on Saturday!
By TheItalianDawg
November 6, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this
to all of you, yes AU shut down the Two Ark monsters RBs Mcfadden and Jones, but remember GA’s O is way more balanced and sophisticated than Ark. it is almost irrelative to compare GA to ARk. however, I must admit, the D that shuts down Ark running game must be a great D! one more thing, I know the history of this rivalry, however I feel good about GA chances coming to this game! go dawgs
By Dawg4 life
November 6, 2007 9:05 AM | Link to this
History also said that FL would be UGA this year…..and as for schools in AL “owning” UGA? Hmmm, last two times UGA nas played AL, how has it turned out. Oh yeah, UGA won. Last year, UGA dominated Auburn at home. Year before that Auburn did win, but it came down to the wire….someone needs to figure out what “owns” means. I smell a victory.
By Phillip Sturgis
November 6, 2007 9:05 AM | Link to this
Mr Bob…. How many undefeated seasons have you guys have had since 1980
By STephen
November 6, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this
The SENIORS (SENIORS) have asked the FANS to wear Black….FOR THE SENIORS we will do it….
By Bob
November 6, 2007 9:21 AM | Link to this
Phillip, Well, none to be correct. Then again we won a National Championship with our undefeated season. And last time I checked, an unbeaten SEC Champion counted no more than a one or two loss SEC Champion. That column is still 12-6 in the Dawg’s corner.
BTW, you guys got screwed in 04 so I am not trying to make light of it. Auburn is a classy rival, and I expect this will be a typical tough game.
By Tville Dawg
November 6, 2007 9:28 AM | Link to this
Bulldawg I Lickit Jr-It’s absurd to think CMR would even consider the ND position. First of all, polling the fan base, where could one find the love. Second, the stamp of approval would probably have to come from Lou Holtz who would veto anything DAWG related. Third of all, the worm is turning-ND now has its own NBC network, airing all its nationally embarrassing games. The DAWGS also appear regularly on national TV and represent themselves well. We may not be regarded as a national program, but we certainly have exposure. CMR can build himself as a legend at UGA.
By bigdawg4126
November 6, 2007 9:28 AM | Link to this
STephen,
I have seen nothing of the seniors asking fans to wear Black. Where did you get that info?
Anyways, should be another great AU/UGA game! AU is a quality team, but UGA has also shined the last 3 weeks.
I am a little concerned about the UGA defense…..TROY had over 400 yards on us…matter of fact, they outgained UGA! The defense will need to play the next 2 games like there is no tomorrow!
DAWGS SIC’EM….WOOF…WOOF…WOOF!!!!!
By Bobby E. Leigh
November 6, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this
This is 85 year old Mr. Boren Stiff reporting before the game with Jawwwja and Auuuubin….
I’m here with..hey where’s my microphone…you know that big stiff thing I hold (without the blue pill, too!)….anyway I’m here with No-show Moron-o….uhhh, Mr. Boren that is Knowshon Moreno….”hey Donnan, get outta here”….No-show…Mr. Boren, that is Knowshon… “are you always a big mouth because at Jawwwga we don’t like big-mouth Yankees especially from Joisey (which exit) but we will take their tuition money”.
Mittt…uhhhh Mr. Boren, that is Matt…do you plan to throw the rock to your WR’s that can’t hold onto it? Uhhhh Mr. Boren, that would be the entire receiving team….
Thomas….I’m glad your bone has healed…Uhhhh Mr. Boren, that’s not the bone that healed…its up here… But yessir, I’m looking forward to carrying Knowshon’s jock for the remainder of my career at UGA…
Back to you Barry and Beil…hey, who’s Larry and Neil?
By Greg
November 6, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this
Good thing history does not play football games
By AltamahaDawg
November 6, 2007 9:36 AM | Link to this
At some point, the rest of us just have to ignore this “17 int” guy. At the very least, whoever that is does not practice what he preaches and doesnt deserve any response. As the saying goes, when you argue with a fool, its difficult to tell the difference. You really just have to feel sorry for somebody like that and refuse to feed that fire. That must be one long agonizing football season.
By Chris
November 6, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this
I agree with Dawg4 life, plus, yes the history has been heartbreaking as of late between Georgia-Auburn and home field has not meant much lately too as it seems, but just like the Georgia-Florida game this year, it is time we change that history!! GO DAWGS!!!!!! GLORY, GLORY!!!!!!
By rob
November 6, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this
Just don’t give up the 4th and 67 and they should be fine. Stinking concussions.
Georgia has their hands full, but I like their chances.
By Bamadon
November 6, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this
I HOPE COACH RICHT HAS THE DAWGS READY TO PLAY THE GAME. COACH TUBBS WILL HAVE THE COW COLLEGE READY TO PLAY AFTER THE BEATDOWN FROM LAST YEAR. IT SUCH BE A GREAT GAME AND HOPE THE DAWGS BEAT THE TIGERS. I WILL BE PULLING FOR THE HOGS TO BEAT THE LITTLE ORANGE NATION TOO!! ROLL TIDE AND LETS GO KICK SOME BULLDOG BUTT IN STARKVILLE!!
By DDawg
November 6, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this
Yes Auburn and Georgia are very similar….with the exception that Georgia wins SEC Titles. GT has more SEC titles than Auburn.
But the streak is very strange and Auburn should win this game.
By 92 Alum
November 6, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this
Reply to Philip Sturgis:
You said that two years ago, Auburn exposed the GA secondary with the 4 and forever pass completion to set up the winning score. Well, what really happened was Tra Battle got whacked so hard he ended up with a concussion and didn’t know his own name. He was the one supposed to cover that middle route but was in la la land. Coulda, woulda, shoulda but if GA had recognized this and called timeout, GA probably wins that game.
By WarEagle87
November 6, 2007 10:26 AM | Link to this
WAR EAGLE!!!!!!
By Dentaldawg
November 6, 2007 10:26 AM | Link to this
Tuberville being named as frontrunner for the Texas A & M job can only help the Dawgs. Suits me just fine that they will have that distraction to deal with this week. Go Dawgs!
By GloryGlory
November 6, 2007 10:31 AM | Link to this
Question to AU fans? Is Tubberville going to stay and will this A&M hype affect the game. Question to UGA fans, my friend and I were talking about College Game Day last night and he told me that Fowler hates Athens, I know the last time it came to Athens was for the UT game in 98. Does anyone know what happened to make Fowler hate us?
By dawgs1
November 6, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this
I dont understand all the AU comments about auburn being a better team..Im sure there are reasons why Auburn is ranked 18th and UGA 10th. Troy has better athletes on offense than Auburn and a better scheme. I promise you that. The only way AU can win this one is with defensive turnovers that lead directly to points for them. If they get that they can win, otherwise AU wont score enough to win. UGA has the better offense and the better special teams, which will be a huge factor in this one. It will be a fourth quarter victory for either side, not a blow out this year like last year. Redemption and Cox wanting to make amends for last year dont guarantee anything for Auburn. The QB with the confidence right now is Stafford.
By Bob
November 6, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this
GloryGlory,
I have never seen anything that would lead me to believe that Chris Fowler hates UGA. In fact, I think he and Herbstreit kind of like the Dawgs, unlike Corso. The only guy who really seems to have a grudge against UGA is Lou Holtz. Then again, looking at his record against Richt we should not be too surprised by that.
By Jack
November 6, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this
Both teams have the talent & determination to win. I feel good about UGA’s chances, although I felt the same way about the TN game. Basically it boils down to which UGA team shows up. If it is the one against Florida then UGA victory. If it is the one against TN, SC & Vandy then Auburn wins.
I am anxious to see if T. Brown returns for this game. The Moreno & Brown combination could make for a long day for AU.
By JaxDawg
November 6, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this
Is there any talk about Auburn getting their bye week after they play the Dawgs? They have to have some wear and tear through 10 weeks of play with no break. Any news on their injury status? I know Quentin Groves has changed positions. If our O-Line holds up the way they have the past couple games, I’m looking forward to a shootout with Auburn. And I like the Dawgs chances when it comes to an offensive showdown! Go Dawgs!!!
By Martin Reagan
November 6, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this
Chimp, you’re not crazy. You’re stupid. And history tells us you stink.
By ARdawg
November 6, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this
Auburn’s defense is awesome against a one sided attack. Yes they have had injuries on their mediocre offense but the defense has kept them in the game. The Dawgs has forged a pretty solid offensive attack in the air and on the ground in the last few games. I agree with others on this game it’s going to come down to turnovers and special teams as it appears they are pretty even. Auburn hasn’t played a balanced offense as UGA since USF and Georgia hasn’t played a defense as good as Auburn all year.
I don’t think Auburn has the kahonahs to score many points. If the Dawgs put up 3 plus TD’s we win. Anything less and Auburn beats us. We’re evenly matched on different sides of the ball.
History be dammed, doesn’t mean a thing. Preparation and the best team wins.
Dawgs by 4
GO DAWGS
By NeoCons are Criminals
November 6, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this
With a running back like Moreno, uga should have been undefeated last year, this year, and next year. Instead the idiots coaching at ugay redshirted Moreno last year, benched him for half of this year, and who knows about next year. One thing is for sure, after next year Moreno will either be playing in the NFL or recovering from a significant injury. Regardless, a year and a half of his three year college career will have been wasted by the UGAY idiots. Way to go Richt.
By DawginLex
November 6, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this
Hey Mike Bobo, 17 Int.,
Back with another of your stellar predictions ? How did that florida prediction work out for you ?
A Tech nerd who must be out of school because it is election day and you get to use the computer while mommy is at work.
UGA will dominate this game. This team has lost its last game this year. The OL is improving and the balance on offense and Stafford taking off and running will win this game. Florida had no running back to worry about, just cover Harvin. D will blitz Cox silly and get at least 3 picks.
31-13 Dawgs
By 87dawg
November 6, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this
If this was last year, or the year before, or the year before…..then history would play into this. As it is, it means absolutly nothing. The only way history would play into something like this would be as a motivating factor, such as UGA knocking auburn from the conference last year. Of course, the Dawgs have something at stake this year, so that is voided. It’s ridiculous to hear about “well, last year” or “the year before last” or any other history comment. A prime example is the florida history. Sure, they won plenty during the last 17 years but who really cares as far as the games go? All that matters is as far back as the current senior class, in which we are currently at 2-2. Heck, I could go back to the fanny whipping we’ve put on the lizards throughout history, but no one brings that up. Why? Because it isn’t relevant to this year. Let’s tee it up and get on with the present. That’s all that matters this year.
By Cal G. Bear
November 6, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this
It’s not that Fowler dislikes Athens, its that the SEC is mediocre at best this year. Why waste prime TV time on a mediocre league when you have the PAC 10?
The SEC is regional excitement at best…
Go CAL!!
By ARdawg
November 6, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this
Cal Bear
What a shame the good teams in the Pac-10 aren’t even in the State of California, isn’t it? Want to discuss mediocre? Let’s discuss the Bears. Don’t start circle jerking on your defeat of Tennessee. They are in a down year and wait a second, so is Cal huh?
By Stephen
November 6, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this
BIG DOG…ALL OF THE DAWG NATION..
Coach Richt announced last night on his radio call in show that the SENIORS have asked all the FANS to wear BLACK..he said it over and over in the hour, they really want this….he said he asked them why, and they said, as a sign of UNITY..so he said OK, he would ask us to do it. I will if they want me to…they bust their butts and i dont think its too much to ask
By Stephen
November 6, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this
The reason that College Gameday doesnt come to Athens, is that the pampered STARS want a plush hotel to stay in, and they have to stay in ATL when they do gameday in athens, and bus in.
Looks like they could get somewhere nice up on lake oconee and be ok huh???
By BMDPD
November 6, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this
Cal,
Go home! Real football is being played in the Southeast, while your media-darling PAC-10 gets all the press. If you didn’t honestly, deep-down believe the SEC is better, then you wouldn’t be posting here. You are SECphobic. Yes, it happens to many people from other conferences. It’s okay. We understand.
With that being said, I would not bet someone else’s money on a UGA/AU game. GO DAWGS!
By Todd
November 6, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this
History?
History is cool when your talking Civil War!
History would’ve said the Gators would win again in Jax a few weeks ago, should I say recent history, last 10 yrs.
History are those Riddell, polyester coaching shorts, “nutters” that coaches wore in the 70’s and 80’s are thank goodness out! Except for Ron Zook, I think he was wearing a pair a few seasons back when he ran to the wrong bench in Jax.
History is astro turf in the 80’s at Florida field, that was cool history. Those awful, bright orange and blue colors, with the astro turf background and Gators griping, that was cool history.
War Damn Eagle, yee haw!
By auburnal
November 6, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this
if georgia plays their regular defense you will probably win but if you play that 3 man rush..cox will have his best day as a collegian and our hex will once again prevail…hope martinez comes thru!!WAR EAGLE
By GA Dawg
November 6, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this
Let’s really talk Pac-10. First I will list their top teams in order. 1. Washington, 2. Oregon State, 3. Washington State, 4. Arizona, and 5. Stanford. All of these teams actually suck. Now lets talk about the gems of the pac-10. 1. USC lost to Stanford. 2. UCLA lost to Notre Dame. 3. Cal lost to UCLA (ooh) and 4. Arizona State just got man handled by the first decent team they have faced this year (just wait until they lose to either UCLA or USC). 5. Origon… I like them ok.
By GA Dawg
November 6, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this
Todd, Did you say yee haw? I hope you dont yell that when you’re F*ing your sister. War Beagle!
By gordon
November 6, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this
CMR is wanting all Dawg fans to wear black to the game. The players said it would show unity in the bulldog nation. The seniors asked CMR to ask the fans to do it, so let’s do it and fire up the team.
By AltamahaDawg
November 6, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this
auburnal, I’m not sure who you are watching that uses a 3 man rush.
But hey if you want to see your team in such a hole that we only are rushing 3, I’ll take that.
By Two Things
November 6, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this
Two things … 1) Regarding Pac-10 vs. SEC … I’m a lifelong SEC fan but they don’t have it this year. It is a tough league, but with no dominant teams it equates to a non-dominant league. The SEC hasn’t dominated anyone significant outside of its conference (And, no, VaTech is not significant). Oregon is the best team in the country right now on both sides of the football and has played one of the toughest complete non-conference schedules of any school in the nation.
2) History obviously has no impact on this bunch of Bulldogs. With three losses, Auburn is still overrated. All this gnashing of teeth is ridiculous. The Dawgs will win going away as Auburn hasn’t faced an offense with all the tools at every position that’s clicking.
Gone is the Florida run in the series with the Dawgs. And by Saturday night, the history of not beating both Florida AND Auburn since 1982 will be gone … And somewhere (probably Roswell) Roswell Ed will be forcing down a plate of crow.
Go Dawgs!
By 4 way SEC East Tie
November 6, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this
I am a crazy Gamecock fan hoping for a 4 way SEC East tie. Our East partners will lose, we will win against FL, making the race even more interesting. The Dawgs & TN will lose this weekend (McFadden is on a big roll) and the Dawgs will lose to KY next weekend. At least make it hard for TN and GA to get to the crown. If my Gamecocks fail, I hope the dawgs take the crown. Just don’t make it easy on them. Ga/Aub game will be close with AU winning and using every second to pull it off.
By crs
November 6, 2007 1:22 PM | Link to this
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Auburn is if not the best, one of the best coached teams in the country. While I would certainly put Richt, Searls and Gardner among the best - we lack very badly at DC and wr coach. Auburn does a better job than just about anyone in the country taking raw talent and turning it into SEC caliber talent. Our wr coach takes 4 and 5 star kids and by the time they leave, they belong at Georgia Southern. I love WM as a secondary coach, what he did with Minter, Jennings, Blue, Davis, Oliver and others was exceptional. I would love to have him back in the secondary full time. He is very talented in that roll. As a DC, he just is a not a great gameplanner. As far as the game, it comes down to these things, which young offensive line plays better, can uga hold Auburn to 21-24 points, can KM have another 150 yd type outing, can the defense get a couple turnovers, if three of four of these happen UGA wins.
By Call it Like it is
November 6, 2007 1:27 PM | Link to this
AUBURN WILL RULE & OWN Georgia!
Kiss the East goodbye GA!!!
By AUFAN
November 6, 2007 1:29 PM | Link to this
Another GREAT game… just like the comment of georgias offence needs to play loose..so does Auburns…low scoring game..winner goes to the most field goals. bottle of suds and a bag of chips with TIVO.
By Dawgbone
November 6, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this
Last year we were able to stretch the Auburn defense by hitting some long passes early. Look for the Dawgs to do that again. Also, we’ll counter the blitz with screens to Special K Moreno and watch him fly. Our offense is hitting on all cylinders now so if Auburn stops us they’ll deserve to win.
I like our chances on defense too. Auburn better not get behind early like they did last year. Dawgs will be charging with their ears pinned back and smack Cox into the turf.
Crowd will be loud and Dawgs are actually playing for SEC Championship. Auburn is looking at another Peach Bowl birth.
Dawgs win 31-20
DAWGBONE
By bulldog515859
November 6, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this
A blackout has been requested by the seniors on the football team. Richt announced it in his press conference today, so to all the alumni coming to the game on saturday. WEAR BLACK!
By braveswin
November 6, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this
I think that by far this is the best rivalry in the south.These teams year in and year out give us one of the best games to watch in the country.I think this year that Ga has too much offense for Aub to contain all day and Aub is also lacking a spark on offense so I’m saying Dawgs 34 AU 20.But I think Ga is going to be a bruised and battered bunch come Sunday morning.Buckle ‘em up tight and hunker down,it’s going to be a bloodbath
By Villa Rica DAWG
November 6, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this
For anyone that likes the UPS commercials on baseball (you know, “that story was pure twaddle”), here is where they got the idea:
The History of the War Eagle
What a load of crap! So no one knows where it came from?!?!?! Why would a team with a tiger as their mascot adopt the saying “war eagle?” Well, they don’t know either…
DAWGS 34 PUSSYCATS 17
By blackout
November 6, 2007 1:57 PM | Link to this
There is a rumor going around that the dogs are going to waer black jerseys on Saturday. Probably not true but it sure would be cool. Should be a great game like 2005, hopefully uga will get the breaks this year.
By Villa Rica DAWG
November 6, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this
I think it would be more symbolic to wear white, since the team wearing white seems to win the majority of these games.
Regardless…
DAWGS 34 PUSSYCATS 17
By Coffee Boy
November 6, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this
DawginLex,
31-13 ugh? UGA may very well win this game but DOMINATE! Would you care to put your $$$ where your oversized mouth is?
Wareagle!!!!
By gdawginkalamazoo
November 6, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this
Villa Rica DAWG, and “War Eagle” still ranks behind the Icky Shuffle amongst football cheers and celebrations as #12 & #13 respectively. #1 being “Go Dawgs Sic em’ woof, woof, woof….”
By War Eagle
November 6, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this
ARDawg, “Auburn has not played a balance offense as UGA since USF”.LSU??, UGA has never had a dose of Doucet, Scott, Flynt, Holiday, Hester,makes your hair stick up. Please listen to me, LSU played poorly against Bama and Kentucky, too many penalties, lack of concentration…They are the best team in the country and Auburn played the best they can play against them and could have won the ball game. LSU had only 45 yards in penalties , If Auburn plays the game like LSU, it will be a sad day in Athens, but above means nothing in this rivarly.
By dawgfacedboy
November 6, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this
In the MR call in show this week Richt mentioned that the seniors wanted the fans to wear black as a sign of unity and respect. Said something about coming together to helping this team get to Atlanta. I hope to see you all in black on Saturday!!!
I have no idea what to expect in this game. It will depend on what UGA team shows up.
By Villa Rica DAWG
November 6, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this
War Eagle (whatever that stands for…):
I was rooting for AU against LSU, but I saw a LSU team playing as sloppy against AU as they did against BAMA and KY. Sorry, bud, that’s just what I and apparently the coaches who participate in the polls saw.
On the other hand, you guys rocked against UF (hehe!). If you play that game, and UGA doesn’t show up (like at UT), then it will indeed be a sad day in Athens (again).
VR-D
By I-DOG
November 6, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this
Should the Dogs run Southerland a few times? Anyone know if T. Brown is going to play?
If T. Brown is out or not effective, I’d like to see Southerland get a couple of carries. I’m not talking about limiting Moreno, he will get his 25 or so in this game (if we have any success running the ball, which is not a given).
It just seems like we could use Southerland a bit more.
By gdawginkalamazoo
November 6, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this
War Eagle, glad you are doing as well as can be. Keep fighting the good fight. What’s to say LSU doesn’t have another “off day” in them. They have been cutting it close here of late. I contribute that to having to play in the SEC week in and week out. However, all of the penalties show a lack of concentration. I do agree, and have thought it all year long, that they are the best team in the country. The reason they have won is just sheer determination. KY was a bad call by Miles. One of several he has made this year, but the only one that didn’t work.
By jdawg
November 6, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this
I am fearful of AU’s running attack with Brad Lester. I am NOT fearful of Brandon Cox. UGA needs to load up against the run and get the kind of pressure on Cox that we got on Tebow. He will crumble just like last year on The Plains if we do. In 05 we were beaten because of soft zone coverage and Kenny Irons. NOT COX!! If the UGA defense that showed up in the UF game, Bama game, and Ok St game comes to Sanford Stadium we win. If the soft D that went to Knoxville shows up we lose. UGA can score with Moreno and Co., but they may not have the ball enough to take advantage of their offensive balance. I believe we will play with fire…UGA 21 AU 20.
By Coffee Boy
November 6, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this
It still amazes me to read all of these comments that UGA is going to dominate and win going away. Where were all these obnoxious fans when Tenn SOUNDLY whipped you and it took a last second FG to beat powerful Vandy? (By the way the stomping on the Vandy logo was classy) Every year Georgia fans say this is going to be the year they go all the way….folks 1980 was a long time ago.
By ARdawg
November 6, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this
War Eagle
I actually agree with most of what you say. However, LSU hasn’t shown a balanced offensive attack all year. What I’ve seen of them anyway. LSU has been the epitome of good ole fashion SEC smash mouth football. They have had a semblence of a passing game. They did play poorly against Bama but not Kentucky. Kentucky played over their heads. I personally believe LSU to be the best team in the country despite being under coached. I thought your boys were going to beat LSU and I hoped that they would. Doucet and Hester had they’re way in that game. Miles isn’t the “riverboat gambler” the media is calling him. Doucet and Hester isn’t much of a gamble in my mind. They are that good.
Anyway War Eagle you are a good blogger and fun to banter with. Good luck to you and your team but I hope they lose
GO DAWGS
By Jay Bird
November 6, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this
I agree jdawg, we have to bring the pressure on Cox. I really don’t understand why we don’t blitz more. We have the athletes in the secondary to play man to man. I’m sure I’ll catch hell for saying we can play man to man but think about it. We have a lot of speed in the secondary. In my opinion, a lot of the problems in the passing game have come from playing zone and being 10-15 yards off the line of scrimmage. Auburn has a young offensive line, just like we do, and I believe we can take advantage of it by mixing up our blitzes.
By jfergNCdawg
November 6, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this
Chip
Can you post a note on the main page about the “Black Out” for Saturday’s game? It seems like you guys could really help us get the word out if the main story one day is “Black Out” for fans.
Thanks,
Jferg in NC
By BromoDawg
November 6, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this
Hope I am completely wrong, but the problem is this: Watch out for the road underdog. In the past 23 years, the underdog has won 10 times, including 7 of the past 11 games. Auburn’s overall record in Sanford Stadium is 18-9 record while Georgia has a 13-9-2 record on the road at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Please prove me wrong Dawgs!
By CFan
November 6, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this
One thing you fail to realize Chip is that, although Georgia is higher ranked right now, it’s Auburn not Georgia that actually controls it’s own destiny to make the SEC Championship. If Auburn wins out, they’ll win the SEC West because they still have to play LSU & Alabama. They actually have more, or at least as much, to lose than UGA who needs help to win the SEC East.
By ARdawg
November 6, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this
Cfan
The ink is completely dried on the Auburn -LSU game. In case you didn’t hear, LSU won that game
By bigdawg4126
November 6, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this
Thanks Stephen! I saw the articles and heard the news right after you posted your earlier comment.
GATA DAWGS!
By Ed
November 6, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this
The home field jinx is a little exaggerated. We beat Auburn in Athens in ‘03, and they beat us in Auburn in ‘00 and ‘04. The Dawgs just need to play with heart and intensity and minimize mistakes, and they will have a great chance to win.
By Merculf
November 6, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this
Cfan WE lost to LSU on the last play of the game. I think you should think before you blog. Anyway, War Eagle!
By War Eagle
November 6, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this
Hey Dawgs, you are reading a blogger who hopes UGA wins every game except AU. This is best blog on the net with very little BS and ego. I have picked every game correct on UGA, like the loses to SC and Tenn, so my pick this week will be later. thanks for nice comments zoo and crs, where you been? UGA moved up to #2 in recruiting behind Notre Dame??
By Ed
November 6, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this
Another recent trend in this series, at least in this decade, is back-to-back victories. Auburn won in 2000 (home) and ‘01 (away). Georgia won in ‘02 (away) and ‘03 (home), and Auburn won in ‘04 (home) and ‘05 (away). Georgia won in ‘06 (away), so if recent history holds, they should win again at home in ‘07.
There is no homefield jinx. The team that outplays the other while minimizing costly mistakes will win on Saturday. What the series history shows is that the chance for each team is about 50-50, regardless of the venue.
By Johnny Danger Dawg
November 6, 2007 6:32 PM | Link to this
If Dawgs want to win, they better get a big lead going. If Auburn gets the ball with 3 minutes left in the 4th quarter and needs a score to win, Martinez will play soft zone defense and let the Tigers slowly move down the field. (See Vanderbilt 2006 or Kentucky 2006.)
By Johnny Danger Dawg
November 6, 2007 6:36 PM | Link to this
Excellent point made by Ed.
By SamoanDawg
November 6, 2007 9:29 PM | Link to this
DawgGrad311… Talofa lava bra. Nice to know another dawg knows the Samoan language. Got any palusami?
Go dawgs!
By War Eagle
November 7, 2007 12:07 AM | Link to this
Villa Rica Wildcats Dawg,There is no circumstanmces in UGS-Auburn football. Forget 2004, 2005, 2006 even 1995. Different strokes from different studs. Auburn had Campbell, UGA got Stafford, Auburn had Caddy, UGA got Special K, so . Auburn will be introducing a young crop of offensive and defensive players who have several nicknames as “Little Ball of Hate”, Trey Blackmon(LaGrange),leading tackler, Josh Thompson,(Statesboro) Bluto, he beheaded Popeye. Auburn leading SEC in scoring defense.Brad Lester(Parkview) Lighting, he hits the holes like electricity
By I-DOG
November 7, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this
Johny Danger,
That is what scares me too. Auburn having the ball last. Actually, if there are 3 minutes left, we might have 45 seconds to get a last 2nd field goal. I don’t want them having the ball with LESS than 3 minutes left.
I think I would actually go for it on 4th and 2 from Auburn 45 yard line, if there were 2 minutes to go and we had a 3 point lead.
By Mekvertikleiben
November 7, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this
All signs point toward an AU win in Athens, but then that’s why they play the games.
Whoever said we need to play loose is dead-on. We’ve got to come out and have fun and open up the attack. That is the only way Knowshon won’t fall to the same fate as McFadden & Jones against the War Plainsmen. On D we’ve got to put as much pressure on Cox as we did on Tebow. It will be another nail masher.
By Dill
November 7, 2007 10:39 PM | Link to this
Unfortunately, our defense will not stop Auburn. Our Offense will score some in this game and if the D can hold Auburn to under 20 points we will have a chance to win. I just don’t see our D stopping them much at all. Please prove me wrong, DAWGS!! Go out there and be tough and perform solid tackling. The defensive backs have to get off their blocks and make something happen. Our offense is starting to come around but they can not do it all, especially against Auburn’s defense. Our D must make a game of it or we are toast.
By dawgbreath
November 9, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this
I made that pact with God…just let us beat Florida…don’t care if we beat anyone else. Well, maybe God will forgive me and let us beat Big EARS Tuberville, too. (Next year I am asking for victories over the big four: FL, SC, TENN & AU. Whoooeeeee!!) Goooooo Dawgs!!!!
By Emorydawg
November 9, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this
Long time reader first time blogger. For what it is worth, I was there is 86 when they turned the hoses on us it the stands. They truly have SOME good fans but I will never forgive that night.
Beat their @$$es Dawgs!!!!!