UGA blog finds new home
Morning all. As I’ve said a couple of times this week, we’re converting this blog over to a WordPress platform and it will be a permanent move the first of next week.
Those of you who are regulars probably know that I’m not what you’d call techno-wizard when it comes to these things. But from what I understand the technology offered in this new format should make the blogging and commenting experience better for all. Of course, I’ll be learning as we go along, too. But I’m hoping to provide more pictures and video and things like that which should bring the blog more to life.
Of course, this blog is nothing without all you guys so I want to heartily invite (read: beg) you to come over to the new site by CLICKING HERE ON THE NEW ADDRESS and save it in your browsers. As of Monday, Feb. 23rd, this will be the permanent home of the UGA blog you so love or, in the case of some of you, love to loathe. If you’d prefer to copy and paste or just memorize, the new address is: http://blogs.ajc.com/uga-sports-blog/.
See at the new place!
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Monday, November 12, 2007
What do you make of The New Richt?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Well what a weekend it was. I have to admit, I was surprised by the black jersey thing. I didn’t think Mark Richt had it in him. Too much of a traditionalist. Too conservative, I thought. But that was the old Richt. Obviously aliens have swooped in and overtaken his body.
We knew we’d be seeing a different Richt this year when he made the announcement that he was handing over gameplanning and playcalling duties to his young understudy Mike Bobo. But I don’t think any of us saw coming the radical changes that have resulted.
First you could tell that he was more into the games on the sideline. Then we noticed how he was much more interactive with the referees. We knew for sure we were seeing a new man when Richt ordered the team to run onto the field and get an excess celebration penalty after the first TD in the Florida game.
Now this: An elaborate scheme to simulataneously deceive and involve the public in his decision to let the team wear black jerseys as they have bugged him about for the last five years. Say what you will about it but it was pretty cool the way it came off, at least I thought.
Which brings me to: Carter Strickland is working on story about the transformation of Mark Richt. I think the tentative plans are for it to run this Wednesday. First I wanted to get some discussion rolling on the subject here. I’m sure his recent antics aren’t sitting well with everybody, even some of those in the Bulldog Nation. Either way, I’d like to hear what you think about the new “Great Motivator” Richt.
Secondly, for publication alongside Carter’s story, we want to hear the thoughts and opinions of Georgia fans from the metro Atlanta area about the Bulldogs’ coach. So here’s what I’ll need from you: E-mail me directly at ctowers@ajc.com and tell me what you think of the transformed Richt. Please include your name, address, phone number, occupation and relationship to UGA (such as longtime fan, Class of ‘82, etc.). Be advised that it is VERY important to include your phone number so that we can verify information and/or call with additional questions should we have any.
Your participation is greatly appreciated. In the meantime, feel free to blog away here and let us know what you think about it.
And while we’re at it, let’s talk about the future of the black jerseys. Richt has already said they’ll probably break them out again for the bowl game if they’re fortunate enough to be the home team. You cool with that? What about the future? Would you like to see them utilize them once a year? Save them for special occasions? Put them away forever?
Some of you will be glad to know this is the last I plan to weigh on all things black. At least I hope it is. I will definitely be checking in and responding to (reasonable) posts today. C-ya later.
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