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AJC > Sports > UGA > Blog > Archives > 2007 > November > 15 > Entry

Soulja Boy defends ‘fun’ tactics

By Chip Towers | Thursday, November 15, 2007, 03:38 PM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Just got through sitting down with Mark Richt for his regular Thursday chat with reporters. I always enjoy these sessions because they’re always very relaxed and it’s a day in which we sometimes ask questions that may be a little bit more of an offbeat nature.

Instead of a podium/audience situation, we do the Thursday deal in a conference room of the sports information office and Richt sits at a table with all reporters who cover Georgia regularly.

Earlier today I had done a radio show in Birmingham, Ala., and I was telling Richt about how the hosts had said they had heard from some Auburn fans that thought some of the antics Georgia pulled — the “blackout,” I guess, the deliberate excessive celebration and the dancing to Soulja Boy on the sidelines during home games — lacked “class.” Of course, as I told that radio audience, I just think Richt has discovered what buttons to push with this particular young team and that it seems harmless enough and certainly seems to be working.

Richt was not defensive at all about it but said that they were simply having some fun and he didn’t think either Georgia or its players was being disrespectful.

“I don’t think anybody’s trying to rub something in,” Richt said. “It’s not like that’s the first time that’s ever happened. Teams do that kind of thing all the time when they’re getting ready for a kickoff or something. I’ve seen other teams do their little things. Nobody’s trying to disrespect anybody.”

Richt said he certainly is not paying any attention to such criticism; that he is simply trying to coach up and motivate his team.

“I don’t think you can go through a season without making somebody mad,” he said. “We’re not trying to.”

The funny thing about all that is Richt talked about how his family and his players are trying to get him to learn the Soulja Boy dance so he can do it on the sideline. But it didn’t sound like that’s about to happen.

“I don’t even know how to do the Electric Slide yet, so I don’t know if you’re allowed to jump right into the Soulja Boy dance,” Richt said. “I don’t know if there’s a progression there.”

Anyway I’d like to hear everybody’s thoughts on whether Richt’s methods are grating on opponents.

Also, there’s been some complaints that we haven’t talked enough Xs and Os here lately so I’ll try to get to that just a little.

First of all, the Bulldogs had to practice at 5:30 a.m. this morning because of scheduling conflicts with some academic matters. In retrospect Richt thought it was helpful because the weather was obviously very cool that time of the day and the winds were calm unlike they were during the afternoon. It also offered Georgia the chance to have a little more recovery time before Saturday’s early kickoff (12:30 p.m.).

On that note, Richt is really pleading with fans what are coming to the game to please get there a little early and get into the stadium and to your seats in time for Senior Day, which is slated to begin about 12:15 p.m.

It looks like Georgia is as healthy as it has been all season for this game. Richt said he doesn’t think backup tailback Jason Johnson (neck) will be able to play. Other than that every player not already out with a season-ender should be set to go.

Earlier this week Richt talked about: How last year’s loss at Kentucky should serve as motivation enough for the players; that dropped passes haven’t been an issue of late and that’s a testament to both quarterback Matthew Stafford and the receiving corps; that the team hasn’t been dominant this season but has seemed to be getting hot at the right time. He also lauded Chester Adams, Fernando Velasco, Geno Atkins and Asher Allen and talked a lot about how good Kentucky quarterback Andre Woodson is.

That’s about it in a nutshell. Have at it.

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By AC in Boulder

November 15, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

prediction dawgs 52 kittens 21

By Out of town

November 15, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

No one likes you the week after you drill them by 25 points.

By Introducing...

November 15, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

…the Georgia HURRICANES!!!

By UT Fan

November 15, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

Bruce Pearl said it’s his job to be the most hated basketball coach in the conference, and if so, that means he’s doing something right. If everyone loves you, you are not winning enough.

By Rob1855

November 15, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

Somebody really ought to Superman that coach.

/comment no less tasteful than the lyric, which blared from the PA at Sanford Stadium

By jack

November 15, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

Good Stuff!

I think there are some sore losers out there whom need a hug.

Keep it up coach!

Go Dawgs!

By noyellowinthisblood

November 15, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

Who cares what other teams think. The team is having fun and playing well.

By DAWGSRULZ..

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

Auburn fans of course weren’t happy with the 45-20 beatdown.. Only losers complain about the opponent dancing to SouljaBoy.

By ugafan

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

for crying out loud, getting pumped up to a song is not disrespectful. KEEP IT GOING DOGS!

By tim

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

I think dawgs win this game but it might be a race to 40. dawgs 38 ky 30

By Geoff

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

Congratulations to all the seniors on a job well done. Dawg Nation thanks you for your efforts.

By Duluth

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

Richt is finally coming around and pushing the right buttons with his team. Everyone should back off and let him do what he does best.

By Fort Worth Dawg

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

If Little does not play then UGA should have a huge advantage. Fans should wear red, be in their seats early, and be loud. I wonder how many points the referees will score for UK? I think our offense will work out okay so that puts the onus on Willie Martinez.

By NASCARfan

November 15, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

I’m gonna be the one to say it, Chip, but the only people of any fan group who have any problem with the players dancing to hip hop music on the sideline are white people 35 years and older.

We’re talking about 35 year old and older Gator rednecks. We’re talking about 35 year old and older Cow-town rednecks.

There’s definately a racial component in the disatisfaction with the players having fun and enjoying themselves and dancing on the sideline. I happen to think if they actuall did the electric slide, these same people wouldn’t have a problem.

As it is, it’s hip hop music, it’s kids who are black, and to some older white people, that alone is enough to be disrespectful. I think they use the term “uppity.”

I’m not one who generally likes to use race as a reason, but this smacks of it, and I know you’d never say it, so I thought I would.

By Mark Chestnut

November 15, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

I think what’s grating on the Florida and Auburn folks is getting their butts whipped.

By DublDawg

November 15, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

I’d rather our opponents complain about “grating” that gloating about how they beat Georgia.

Complain on War Eagles! Uh, Tigers. No, Plainsmen. Buzzards in any event.

By decatur dawg

November 15, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

Sounds like a bunch of sour grapes over there in Alabama! Suck on it losers!

Although I like what CMR is doing, we need to be careful of overdoing it. There is a certain luster and charm that can be lost when it becomes more of a commodity.

This week, the motivation should be simple. This team tore down their goalpost after they beat you. Don’t let it happen again!

Go Dawgs!

By JR

November 15, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

I can remember UGA fans talking about how repulsive Miami and Florida State were for their behavior when blowing out an opponent. Guess what guys, you have outdone both of them!

By Erajh

November 15, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this

I think if UGA wins the SEC Championship game Richt should do the Soulja Boy dance. Lots of ifs, ands and buts before that happens.

By hype-ocrit

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

does anyone have rev. richt’s email address? i was at the game last week when they were ‘cranking dat soulja boy’ over the PA. After the game i was flipping through my bible trying to find the part where they tell you how to properly ‘superman a hoe,’ but i couldnt find it anywhere. i was hoping richt could help. thanks in advance

By J-Bo

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

There is nothing wrong with a bunch of kids dancing to music to get fired up. These kids like hip-hop/rap… It’s the 21st century. I guess no one would care if they started dancing to Hank Williams or someone like that. Give the kids a break. Mark Richt will never allow his team to become the HURRICANES. I will admit though, they did win 58 straight home games back in the day…sure wish UGA would do that.

GO DAWGS!!!

By gatorlawyer

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

It hurts losing to the dawgs but the “celebration complaint” thing is just sour grapes. Auburn always argues hat the Gators disturb their Sunday School decorum, which is quite silly and sanctimonious. Urban Meyer’s only repsonse to the “Group Hug” by the Dawgs in our game was the potential for a fight, which is a legit concern. Richts concern should be to pay heed to the Ron Zook experience at Florida. UF under Zook had rap music blaring on the field during scrimmages, and our Gators humped and high fived coming out of the tunnel vs Iowaout of control i am cetain the Iowa fans thought the Gators were about to have nonconsual jail house relations with their boys. Careful having fun at this level becuse if you don’t win your own fans will get more than a little sick to their stomachs, and Coach will have plenty of time to learn new dances. The truth!

By homer

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

I think the fans should learn the Soulja Boy dance. Then the loser’s would really have something to talk about!!!!Go DAWGS

By Sicem

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

Excuses Excuses. Auburn and Florida just need to take their whoopin like a man and shut the hell up! There is no disrespect in what Richt is doing get over it!

By DT

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

that was some fun we were having during the last part of the 3rd last weekend, and i can see where some of the auburn folks didn’t enjoy it.

but this team has been through a lot and they deserve to have some fun.

it’s up to richt to make sure that they stay focused and keep it between the lines. i don’t think we want to develop that kind of rep.

that said, the penalties, especially the excessive celebration penalties like the one kelin got have to stop.

By KJ

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

Hey Rob,

Perhaps you should stick to attending bocce tournaments and Barry Manilow concerts, rather than football games.

By Jim Donnan

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

I actually heard people calling for Richt’s head after the Tennessee loss. The swagger they’ve got going now is due to Richt motivating the team to bounce back from that loss. I know this is blasphemous, but Richt is going to go down as the greatest coach in UGA history. He’s a class act, regardless of the personal fouls on the field. EXCELLENT HIRE VINCE!!!!

By Steel Drum

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

Hey Rob1855,

The lyrics to Soulja Boy didn’t “Blare from the PA system of Sanford Stadium”. It never has either. They only play the percussion.. get your facts straight before running your mouth.

By coachbob

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

as bob dylan said “the times they are a changin”

By Junkyarddawgs

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

They can complain on the radio in Auburn (I am happy to hear that area has moved past the fireside chats of FDR, finally), but the Auburn PLAYERS and Tuberville had no problem with Richt or UGA and Richt and Tub still have a good relationship.

Unlike the Florida players, the Auburn players respected how fired up the Dawgs were and liked the uni’s and the crowd.

By Phillip

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

I am not a Dawg, but love college football especially the SEC. I have had great respect for Coach Richt, his values, spirituality, and leadership of young men. I have always said, I would want my children to play for him, if talented enough. But the reference to Soulja Boy music, and dancing on Saturday was disappointing. I was not aware of Soulja Boy, his music or his lyrics. I had to go the the Urban Dictionary to learn what it all meant. I believe most parents, of young teens, and children would be shocked to know what this “music and dancing” was about. Coach Richt probably does not know, I hope not, or the leaders of UGA, as to the meaning of the lyrics. I they do, they should be ashamed of themselves for promoting, and gesturing to this junk. I hope we do not hear, or see, this crap celebrated at UGA.

By JB

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

I kinda agree with Spurrier ( for once) If the other Schools aren’t moaning and groaning about you, you’re getting beat. I think some folks sense what we sense. The next couple of years, we are going to be hard to handle. I’m not saying we’re gonna run the table, but all the pieces are coming together for ALL positions on the team to be pretty tough. We know it….I think the rest of the SEC knows it. Our time is coming.

By SquillDog

November 15, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

The one thing Georgia has always lacked under CMR is an edge. I’m glad they’re making the opposition mad. First of all, that means you won. Second, it gives your team the arrogance needed to be great.

Also, how about a little more love for Bobo? All I’ve read about is how CMR is concentrating on other aspects now that he’s not calling plays. How about the guy that is calling plays? When you have to go back to ‘42 to find an offensive run like this, you darn well better praise the guy directing the O.

By Hobby

November 15, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Playing a song during a time out to get the fans and players pumped up has nothing to do with disrespecting the other team. It generates excitement and noise for the next play. I love the energy this team and coach have brought to the fans and Sanford Stadium!! Keep it up!!

By TampaDawg

November 15, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Go Vandy!

By I'm no dawgs fan, but ...

November 15, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Richt’s coaching gimmicks this year have been nothing short of brilliant. If Sly Croom hadn’t turned around a moribund Mississippi State team, Richt would have to be the conference coach of the year.

If Tuberville or Meyer came up with innovative, fun ways to motivate their kids — and Meyer has a similar, young team — their fans would crow instead of whine and choke on sour grapes.

And, to the guy who’s calling out the Georgia Hurricanes, may I remind you of Miami’s 5 national titles in the past 24 years. More sour grapes, loser.

By jay

November 15, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Its a psychological phenomenon called “psoreloseritis” Its prevelant among cold blooded reptillian teams who think the past is destined to be the future. Other teams are who lack immunity to “psoreloseritis” are ones with identity issues such as Tigeales and Warragers.

Its really simple. Georgia kicks “your” a* and “you” don’t like it.

By rdbdawg

November 15, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Chip, can you asked CMR if he has showed the team the pic of Stafford’s face after last year’s game to sort of remind them?

By jack

November 15, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

I get awfully nervous when Dawg Fans as a nation expect the Dawgs to win a game. Every Georgia fan is predicting a win. No let down!

Hopefully we are ready to go because I can’t wait.

By Robert

November 15, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

This soulja boy talk is silly.

They did it at the ole miss game, they did it at troy and at auburn.
Why is it a big deal now?

If you look on youtube you can see the texas team doing the same thing weeks before UGA did it.

By Bill

November 15, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

I think its FANtastic that the Dawg’s opponents don’t like. Its time to worry about the program when everyone “loves” you! I can’t think of anyone that I would rather p* off than the so called “Big Blue”. I have sat in both Stegman and Rupp and been completely p* off by the loving Kentucky fans. GO DAWGS AND KICK SOME BLUE GRASS A**.

By Bill

November 15, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

I think its FANtastic that the Dawg’s opponents don’t like us. Its time to worry about the program when everyone “loves” you! I can’t think of anyone that I would rather p* off than the so called “Big Blue”. I have sat in both Stegman and Rupp and been completely p* off by the loving Kentucky fans. GO DAWGS AND KICK SOME BLUE GRASS A**.

By King Donko of Punchstania

November 15, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

First off, I think this is the best coaching Mark Richt’s Georgia career. No one in the country can match his knack for being in tune with his players. The turnaround he has orchestrated this season has been absolutely unbelievable. The people who are crying afoul are the ones who wish their team’s coach had the same ability to motivate players. He’s doing a great job at Georgia and the results are beginning to show on the field. GO DAWGS GATA!!!

By Dawgs21

November 15, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

Had they beat us by 25 the would of cared what we did. We won - they lost - we are happy - they are p**. If it wasnt Soulja Boy it would be something else.

No one likes a sore loser. GO DAWGS!!!

Now watch me yoooooooooooouuuuuu!!!!!

By lee

November 15, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

Nascarfan I’m 57 and I love the dancing and the fun they are having. Being a football player is extremely hard work and the players deserve to enjoy themselves. Frankly I feel sorry for other teams that don’t or can’t do a little sideline celebrating.

By Dawg Fud

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

Congratulations on great effort and leadership this season seniors! Keep up the good work and let’s go out winners in your last game in Sanford Stadium!

GO DAWGS!

By Alpharetta Dawg

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

Richt does not have a classless bone in his body. This is nothing more than sour grapes from teams and fans of teams that got their teeth kicked in by the Dawgs!

The UK match up is not nearly as easy as many think. If AW is not pressured and hit often it will be a tough day for the D. The game plan on O should be very similar to the AU plan which is a heavy dose of NM and hit some deep routes to open up the middle.

Go Dawgs!!! Go Vandy!!!

By matt

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

I wonder if Coach Richt does the superman to his woman?

By Dawgfan97

November 15, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

The dancing takes place behind the team. The other team cannot even see them. What is not heard on TV is the music playing in the stadium. I sit in the north stands at home games. I have even seen players on the other teams busting moves behind their coaches’ backs. The kids are having fun and whoopin butt at the same time. The sore losers need to recruit better.

By ga student

November 15, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

Yeah, lyrics were never played. Just the beat. What next, don’t play Glory anymore because we tell the other team to go to hell?

Meanwhile, at the basketball game against Grambling State last night, the whole Soulja Boy song was played with the lyrics. I wonder how long it’s going to be before the outrage starts over that.

My guess is never, because sour grapes Gators and Plainsmen will probably lose by less on the hardwood than the gridiron.

By Wozzo the Wonder Dog

November 15, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

Chip: Last year at this time (actually a few weeks earlier) you posted your predictions on the downhill UGA games. I think we win them both and neither one is easy. I think Tennessee wins out and then gives LSU a scare. Then I think UGA beats Boise State in the Sugar Bowl, and the SEC has a mixed bag in the bowl games. I think Auburn beats Bama in the Iron Bowl but I wouldn’t bet money on it.

By La Jolla Dawg

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

I just got off the phone with my brother who lives and went to college in Virginia. He watched the UGA/Auburn game and said that the dancing by the team, the fans, and even by Vern Lundquist will go down in his mind as one of the great moments in college football. He said, correctly I believe, that that’s what college football should be about—having fun, creating excitement. Unfortunately, the having fun part is not always apparent. We know this is a business, anyone who says differently is kidding themselves. Collegiate sports are special and unique because of the Soulja Boy moments. The kids playing the game and the fans cheering them on deserve those moments.

If other teams, or more accurately, fans of other teams, have a problem with that type of celebration they are probably jealous. What is not fun and not in the spirit of good sportsmanship is running the score up on teams. For example, leaving your starting quarterback in the game to put some more points on the board when your lead is already huge and there are only 3 minutes left in the game is insulting. Florida/UT game ring a bell?

By Tville Dawg

November 15, 2007 5:01 PM | Link to this

I am in the 35 and above crowd and personally care nothing about rap and hip-hop. I do appreciate seeing my young DAWG brothers (and yes I’m white) celebrating and enjoying being a DAWG and carrying out the tradition.

It matters not what generation you are in, if you smack down the Gators and the Auburn tigers in the same year, it’s time to celebrate.

Just be sure the game’s locked down. Let’s not do the funky chicken with the score 21-20 with time on the clock. A modern day Lindsay Scott might run one in on ya.

By Don

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

Opponents will always whine about class or cheating or recruiting or whatever whenever they lose. More when they lose by a lot. It has been very exciting watching the dogs play with such excitement. Fun Factor is definitely high for fans and players.

By tim in smyrna

November 15, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

The Rev lost what street cred he had with his pimps…hmm i mean players after going JoePa on them after the Vandy game. He has since righted the ship by selling his soul. He obviously ticked off the seniors and others on the team by “overreacting” to Vandy. so what did he do? He sold his soul to get them back. And it worked. And it has told us a lot more about the Rev.

He used to be respectful but after a couple of embarrasing games in TN he has decided to care of his boys and their hoes.

By Manhattan

November 15, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

There is a difference between taunting, dancing, and celebrating.

  1. Taunting - a direct attempt to humiliate or gloat over your opponent after success or their failure. Example : “It’s not like they’re some big team they lost to Vandy last year.” Spurrier after beating UGA. Sometimes dancing can be used to taunt, but it needs to be directed towards an opposing player, fan, coach or even an emblem.

  2. Dancing - rhythmic movements in time with song or beats. Example : UGA players on the sideline dancing with themselves. Notice that this dancing wasn’t directed to Auburn.

  3. Celebrating - any joyous diversion. Sometimes mistaken for taunting but unless directed at an opposing player, fan, coach, or emblem. Example : Mark Richt kissing his wife after beating UF.

FYI: After victories against UGA in Athens, Auburn fans and players traditionally rip off pieces of the Hedges. Is this form of direct disrespect and vandalism towards UGA “classless”, or is dancing amongst your teammates in your home stadium “classless”?

By MCDAVID

November 15, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

It is a wonder to hear both Florida and Auburn talk about class. Neither has any idea what class is. I watched after the Florida game to see if Georgia did all the uglyness that has gone after the game that has been shown by Gator fans in previous years. I actually did see anything by us that was of that nature. My wife has refused to go back to Auburn because of how ugly it has been down there. Some places do have class like Bama, Ole Miss, and even LSU. So I don’t want to hear about this subject from Auburn or Florida.

By Jake

November 15, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this

Here’s a quick, not so easy way to stop the “antics” of the DAWGS - DON’T GET DRILLED BY 25 POINTS. If you want the players to stop dancing, keep them from scoring so many touchdowns. Otherwise, pull up a chair and start bobbin’ yo’ head - b/c it’s gonna be a long day if you’re waiting on us to stop just because you don’t like it.

By Nurse Cratchett

November 15, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

The displays were harmless fun at worst.

What we are witnessing is a classic outbreak of opticosphinctitis. This is primarily being suffered by people with low self esteem brought on by traumatic events. The pressure that has built up in the more severe cases - and there appear to be a large number of them - desperately need enema therapy for relief.

By Tville Dawg

November 15, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

Remeber the old days when a visiting team could pretty well assure itself of 1 in the L column when they came to Sanford Stadium. I love the fact that the DAWGS are a great road team under CMR. Let’s launch a new project whereby “Between the Hedges” means you are going to have your butt handed to you like the old days. I think we have a pretty good start with it this year (forget the Carolina game)

By SM

November 15, 2007 5:12 PM | Link to this

I’m no fan of hip-hop, but I’m not a college-aged football player either. The song is played all over the airwaves, so if the FCC can stand it, so can I. I’ve never believed in a “win at all costs” mentality, but what UGA is doing isn’t even close. This is about the players having F U N!!! If the crowd enjoys it too, that’s gravy. Now, GET UP AND DANCE!!!!

By Wozzo the Wonder Dog

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

I think that it’s funny that Ac/DC’s “Back in Black” is now oldies music. Twenty-five years from now the kids dancing to “Crank That” will be telling their kids, “I can’t believe you can stand that whacked-out music you listen to.”

By savagedwg

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

Hey Rob, it’s an instrumental version.

By GWU

November 15, 2007 5:17 PM | Link to this

Personlly, I could care less if UGA’s “antics are grating” on other teams.

By Manhattan

November 15, 2007 5:19 PM | Link to this

Two points 1. The song “Crank Dat” is played without words in sanford. So, why should we be concerned about the lyrics if we are dancing for the beat not the words. Can’t a person enjoy a part of something without enjoying being forced to accept the whole thing? 2. Um, in case some people here have forgotten there are several songs that have played all over the country in College sporting venues that have objectionable lyrics. The song “Start Me Up” by The Rolling Stones isn’t about racing cars.

By heeldawg

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

LaJolla Dawg hit it on the head. Having fun, growing as a team, learning responsibility while simultaneously polishing one’s play execution is what makes college football so much better than the NFL product, which is all about the business. Seeing these kids grow up is a microcosm of all of our own lives,and we get to live vicariously through Richt’s on-the-field mastery of the emotional flow of a group of exceptional young men. As a bonus, we get to see Mark Richt adapt and grow as a coach, as well. How much better can he get? We’ll see over the next few years. It’s interesting, though—unlike Spurrier, the one-time innovator who is now a dinosaur, Richt has learned from his prior shortcomings. Develop a running game? Check. Learn clock managment? Check. Delegate offensive playcalling? Check. Tap into team emotions? Check. It’s great to see—like watching your son grow up. Except this “son” makes his own money. My son just spends mine…

By Fill Fulmer

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

Whatever crybaby dogs! Blair the rap music, wear camouflague fatigues as the team traveling uniform, aka U of Miami. Hell for that matter shoot Fiddy cent at midfield during half time, just remember that 95% of the fans in the stadium want to see sportsmanship, respect, and good football. Remember, February is Black Appreciation Month. It doesnt need to be extended to the fall.

By A-ville Ranger

November 15, 2007 5:21 PM | Link to this

I remember when Miami players wore fatigues to a joint press conference with Penn St before a bowl game then walked out before it concluded.Another Miami team had well over 200 yds in penalties for continually taunting Texas players in a bowl game.That was real punk behavior and I never want to see a UGA team acting that way.What we’ve seen the last few weeks is just good clean fun,I don’t have any problem with it at all.Let me qualify one thing though,they shouldn’t make a habit of the intentional penalty stuff and Richt has made it clear that was a one time thing.

By gadawgluvr

November 15, 2007 5:22 PM | Link to this

I’m a white, 54 year old woman & a full-blooded Bulldawg. I just finished learning to dance the ‘cranking dat soulja boy’ on you tube. I can’t wait to try out my new steps in Athens on Saturday. I have one thing to say: CRANK DAT DAWG!!

By AltamahaDawg

November 15, 2007 5:22 PM | Link to this

As I posted a couple of threads back, as far as recent “tactics”: When you look at who says it (in the media in here) and that they say, how they say it, what rationale they use, I’d say its pretty clear what the agenda is.

What is amazing to me is how many folks can cut and paste the word “classless” and “thugs” and can still seriously believe anyone into believing that is some original though.

By BullDoawgBorn

November 15, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

My memory may be slipping, but diddn’t all of the dancing occur when the Dogs were only up by 4? I believe the score was 21-17… maybe 28-17? How could any opponent consider that Rubbing it in…Plus players have danced on the sidelines before kickoffs for as long as I can remember!

By PBT

November 15, 2007 5:33 PM | Link to this

somebody should “Superman” some of these old out of date comments.. If it gets the team & fans fired up & they’re winning why complain?! Maybe the Falcons should try the same thing & im a 10 year season ticket holder with the falcons!

By Dog the Gator Hunter

November 15, 2007 5:40 PM | Link to this

We’re supposed to be liked by the other teams? Someone better tell Steve Spurrier. I know Richt is held to a higher standard of class, but this is college football, right?

By A-ville Ranger

November 15, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

gadawgluvr I’ll pass on the soulja boy’ and all dat….I mean that,but I don’t mind if everybody else does it.

By Dogfan

November 15, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this

I believe the main reason for all the criticism is because this is quite out of the norm for this football program and leadership. I am one of those 35 year old (White) alum’s and I’ve been coming to the games since the Glory Day’s…way back in the 80’s. Those that were at the game Saturday may recall Back in Black being played as well as Soulja Boy. And while I may prefer Back in Black, I’m sure there were some who didn’t like that song either. However, making this a racial thing is a bit of a stretch for me. I’m for playing anything that gets our players pumped as long as the lyrics aren’t demeaning. I am pretty sure that CMR would never let that occur. It may be alittle out of norm for us traditional fans (geezz, I’m only 35) but I want to see us win. So let the DAWGS dance if they want to. Just don’t do it on the other teams logo!

One more comment…It has taken a long time for CMR to build a program that instills in these kids the expectation of winning. These small changes that he is making only gets us closer to another chance at a NC one day. I loved the excitement in Jacksonville and it was much deserved and a long time coming. However, one day we are going to evolve into a team that walks into the endzone and simply walks right back to the sideline without worrying about celebration antics that get us unsportsman like penalties. Because our players will know they are going to score 2 or 3 plays ahead of time. Why? Because they are that confident. Anyone seeing that confidence yet? If not, watch Moreno for one quarter. We are getting close folks, just loosen up alittle bit.

By reality check

November 15, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this

The television announcers, Vern Lundquist and Gary Danielson, mentioned several times how much they enjoyed the music, the dancing, and everybody having a good time. They even tried to do a little dancing themselves.

Georgia has gotten better all year and we are peaking at the right time. The fans are having fun, Georgia is playing great ball and nothing that has happened is anything more than fun that didn’t hurt anybody.

By malinda

November 15, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this

I am a season ticket holder since my college days ended in 1974. Last sat.’s game was the most fun I have had at Sanford Stadium in a long, long time. As Coach Richt said, we dont pay these college athletes, but expect a lot from them. What is the harm from using music to excite the players and the spectators? The ref’s give penalties for celebrating on the field, so all that is left is the sidelines….Have fun!! It is a game!!!

By malinda

November 15, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this

I am a season ticket holder since my college days ended in 1974. Last sat.’s game was the most fun I have had at Sanford Stadium in a long, long time. As Coach Richt said, we dont pay these college athletes, but expect a lot from them. What is the harm from using music to excite the players and the spectators? The ref’s give penalties for celebrating on the field, so all that is left is the sidelines….Have fun!! It is a game!!!

By Dawg4life

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

I’m sitting here reading what people are saying about Soulja Boy and the players dancing to it and I can’t stay silent anymore. I really don’t understand what all this criticism is about. It seems to be coming from people who don’t know anything about Soulja Boy, the artist or the song. First of all, for those that don’t know, Soulja Boy, the artist, is a kid. In fact, the AJC did an article on him when his song, “Crank Dat” became a hit. Look it up in the AJC archives. He’s also an entreprenuer and is very successful for a young man.

But any of you who are quick to classify the lyrics as degrading or thuggish or disrespectul obviously are trying too hard to lump this song in with “gangsta rap” or some other form of thuggery. The song is a DANCE song. That’s why it gets the players so jacked up and motivated. That’s why Soulja Boy has an instructional video on YouTube showing viewers how to do the dance. And if you ever hear the song, then you’ll notice at the beginning he’s talking to the audience and he says, “I’ve go this new dance for y’all called the Soulja Boy,” and then he launches into his verses. The song serves a purpose. And I’ve listened to the entire song and done the dance…and not at one point in that song are there any degrading or harmful lyrics.

Trying to classify a dance song as something that’s harmful, degrading or thuggish is scraping the bottom of the barrel…at least in this case it is.

By Mike

November 15, 2007 5:49 PM | Link to this

I noticed someone up top commenting on the lyrics to Crank Dat being blasted over the PA. Just so you know, we play the instrumental version at games. Its nothing more than a good beat. Since when is it classless to celebrate on the sidelines anyway?

By Cuz

November 15, 2007 5:49 PM | Link to this

I used to have a pretty big garden. I sure could have used a Superman to do my hoe, that dang tool worked me half to death.

I think Coach Richt had better eliminate the dancing. He is really starting to tick off the Baptists. Gotta be at least one third the fan base if not more.

I for one as a old white guy, a few years older than Coach Richt, think he should not dance. Number one, us old white guys aint got no rhythm. Number two, if you fall on the ground from the disease cantboogie, you may break a hip. Coach we need you through the bowl.

Leave the dancing to the team and the female cheerleaders. Got that right. Go Dawgs.

Everyone, keep our blawg friend Buck in the Northwest in your prayers. He has run his race and his prize is drawing near. Dawgs please win one this week for my friend Buck.

By Mike

November 15, 2007 5:51 PM | Link to this

I’m just curious, when did it become a bad thing to have fun while you’re in college and playing a game?

By HotDawgette

November 15, 2007 5:51 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to the Seniors who have given their hearts and souls to UGA’s football program and to achieving their academic goals. I know many of them and they are fine young men. Congratulations to the entire team for becoming a team that everyone is talking about. Keep up the dancing to Soulja Boy, keep up the celebrations because your hard work warrants it. Coach Richt is a class act. Those who say otherwise need to check themselves and the examples they set before casting stones. He is shaping and influencing young men on a personal, athletic and academic level and doing a fine job. War Weasels and Booger eating Gators are just poor losers. You need to learn to show some class in defeat!

By Chris

November 15, 2007 5:52 PM | Link to this

Mark Richt dancing to Soulja Boy? Does he even know what the song “Superman” is about? Does he actually understand the lyrics? Few do, but I doubt that if he did he would find it appropriate to “dance” to such filth. I’m sure someone will mention it in chapel on Sunday morn.

By The Duke

November 15, 2007 5:54 PM | Link to this

Get over it Auburn fans. Better yet, go back and watch the replay: #27 for Auburn was dancing as intently as anybody during that song, and he was ON THE FIELD, waiting to return the kickoff. Also, count how many times Auburn coaches chest-bumped their players ON THE FIELD. Did any of this bother me? No, but what’s good for the goose is good for the gander… If your team hadn’t gotten drilled by 25 points, you’d have nothing to say about this, and Quentin Groves and crew would have a fist full of our hedges, and Tommy Tuberville probably would’ve held up the #1 as he went off the field to signal 1 in a row over the Dawgs.

By Love Those Dawgs

November 15, 2007 5:54 PM | Link to this

They could play Amazing Grace over the loudspeaker and some of the opposing fans would be offended by it. Admit it: the griping isn’t about the dancing or the celebrating, it’s about getting whipped by 25 points.

By Common Sense

November 15, 2007 5:54 PM | Link to this

yeah hype ocrit i was looking through my bible too to find the verse where G-d declares that mark richt should be in control of the PA in sanford stadium, but i couldnt find it.

By sobedawg

November 15, 2007 5:59 PM | Link to this

Hell, you beat Florida and “black-out” Auburn and people STILL complain…This UGA franchise is headed in the RIGHT direction, and I don’t care what the “others” think…as long as we’re kickin’ some tail on Saturday…Bring on more Soulja Boy antics!! SobeDawg

By Get Real

November 15, 2007 6:02 PM | Link to this

I agree that there is somewhat of a racial component here. Solution…let’s recruit a bunch of sub-par talent white kids who listen to oldies, are duds on the sideline and worse on the field. Reality is obvious…most of the team is black and they like hippidy hop! Who cares?

I have no problem where this program is and where it is heading. It’s fun for everyone with a sense of humor and a pulse. We’re not fighting on the field, having excessive academic problems, or running up the score. We’re winning big and winning with class as usual. Get real.

By Matthew

November 15, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this

Georgia Hurricanes?? How many Dawgs players have shoved girls down stairwells, been involved in drive-bys, started fights with opposing teams, held up liquor stores, or stolen cars from impound lots like the Miami players have… and that’s just since 2000. Yeah, whine and complain like a bunch of babies, Auburn. 45-20

By A-ville Ranger

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

I just downloaded the lyrics to crank dat….it’s trash.Sorry fellow Dawg fans but it is about taking away somebodies hoe,b***… well most of you know already.There’s something screwy (bad choice of word) when coach Richt is ok with something that offends Al Sharpton.

By godawg

November 15, 2007 6:08 PM | Link to this

I love Nurse Cratchett! There. I finally said it. Let the healing begin…

By Chris

November 15, 2007 6:08 PM | Link to this

Umm, I’m neither a UGA or Auburn fan. Don’t even care about any SEC team, for that matter, so I have no dog in this fight. But I see parents buying the Soulja Boy album for their kids, and I hear it blasting on people’s stereos, and now Mark Richt is dancing to it. Hey, if you like to Superman your ho(ooooooooo!), more power to you. Personally, I find everything about it disgusting and despicable. But to each his own, I guess.

By TheUnknownStuntman

November 15, 2007 6:09 PM | Link to this

The lyrics were not played on the PA. It was just the music.

By TheUnknownStuntman

November 15, 2007 6:14 PM | Link to this

It should be noted that the Aubies have long associated themselves with ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ by Guns n Roses. Here’s a lyrical sampling of that song

Welcome to the jungle We take it day by day If you want it you’re gonna bleed But it’s the price you pay And you’re a very sexy girl That’s very hard to please You can taste the bright lights But you won’t get them for free In the jungle Welcome to the jungle Feel my, my, my serpentine I, I wanna hear you scream

For the record, I could care less about either.

By Another Compensated Compromised Blogger

November 15, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this

Oh lawdie, it’s fun. It’s just a damn game and meant to be fun. It’s a bunch of teenagers and young men. When do people perform their best at anything in life? When they act like themselves. So, they dance to Soulja Boy. So what? If Knowshon and the rest are dancing to it before and after the game, why wouldn’t they during the game? I think Richt finally figured that out. He is letting the fellas be themselves because that is when people perform at their best in whatever they do in life.

I think Richt is tired of himself and the players being what everyone else wants them to be and has decided they are just gonna be who they are. As for the idiots who keep saying it’s thuggish, grow up and get a life.

50 years ago, you would have been the same dweebs offended because Elvis shook his pelvis on the Ed Sullivan show.

Or 40 years ago, you would have been the dweebs offended because Jim Morrison had the guts to say we couldn’t get much higher on the Ed Sullivan show.

Kids, both black and white, like the song and the dance. Let them be themselves.

I, for one, think there is nothing thuggish about the song. I think it is too corny for my hardcore thuggish tastes. The only time I actually like the song and the dance is when the Georgia kids get down to it on the sidelines. I love the song then. That gets me energized as a fan.

By Lee

November 15, 2007 6:17 PM | Link to this

I have no doubt that if the roles were reversed, ie, UGA was losing and the opponents were dancing on the sidelines and running out on the field to celebrate a td, the same bloggers who are now defending these antics would be screaming bloody murder about the “classless” opponents.

What’s next? Are the receivers going to hide cellphones under the goalposts and carry magic markers where they can stage a little skit after a touchdown?

It would be interesting to see how many yards in penalties the Dawgs have been hit with due to stupid sh1t. You know, the dives into the end zone, the gator chomp after a td, the bench clearing celebration with accompanying taunting, the after-the-play shoves and pushes.

Ya’ll may see this as having fun. I see a team lacking discipline.

By Ole Dawg

November 15, 2007 6:19 PM | Link to this

DT, I agree the excessive celebration penalties need to stop. Someone explain to me the difference between Johnsons emotional display (excessive celebration) after we had a crucial 3rd down stop and that of several AU players high fiving and jumping up and down bumping chests when Sutherlin went down after a vicious hit.

We got hit with every questionable call there was Saturday, the refs finally stopped our momentum cold. Some of the calls were legit, but the refs were paying a lot more attention to the Dawgs than they were to AU. Tribute to the Dawgs, they didn’t quit.

Hope the emotional ride continues Saturday and the physical intensity continues to climb. No preditions, just want to see the Cats skinned by games end, and a lot for Larry to get excited about, let Larry go out in STYLE! I’ve enjoyed 37 years of listening to his Legendary voice. Living over in Mobile I haven’t heard the new crew, how’re they doing?

Let’s quit living in the past and talk about some X’s and O’s as Chip said. Will Willie put any pressure on their QB, and if so can our DB’s cover their guys? I hate to have to outscore everybody.

By dandydawg

November 15, 2007 6:19 PM | Link to this

Hey can we make this our prelude to the fourth quarter…. Imagine all of Sanford Stadium doing the Soulja Boy. Kinda like Wisconsin doing the jump around or Flordia singing “we are the boys”! What y’all think?

By J

November 15, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

UGA and class just don’t go together. Never really have and never really will. Richt is the head coach and should know what respect is, but he decides every week to let his players run the sidelines like a bunch of thugs. Which is what they are. Every recruiting class fills up the Athens Police Blotter every year. UGA football and class, give me a break.

By Mikey

November 15, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

First of all- let me send a shout out to Buck in the NW- Godspeed to you- Our win this week will be dedicated to you( at least in my book ).

Second of all, I am damn proud of Coach Richt and his staff. They are doing a marvelous job and as a longtime Dawg fan, I can only say the others are just jealous.

Go dawgs !!!

By Cuz

November 15, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

A-ville, I think you miss the point, and i say this respectivelly. You can take a beat and turn it into something else. Many current songs use feeds of songs I grew up with listening. I played Ventura Highway by America for my teenage daughter, she thought that it was the song on the radio she was listening to that had nothing to do with Ventura Highway in the Sunshine. The dang point is, don’t dismiss a beat. words may suc, but the beat is where it is at. Hey we used to try to figure out what James Brown was singing when he sang Dooleys Junkyard Dawgs. Now in my best New Jersey, Showtime Moreno acccent, You godda problem wid dis. Actually Tony Soprano, the second most famous New Jersey product.

By A-ville Ranger

November 15, 2007 6:22 PM | Link to this

I love the Rolling Stones but for you old rockers who know the lyrics to ‘Some girls’.If the music to that song was played at a UGA game I’d wonder what the hell was going on.I think Mack Brown has become a complete phoney to appeal to recruits.Coach Richt has a set of values,he can’t and shouldn’t push his faith on other people but there should be a line and to me this song crosses it.

By Don

November 15, 2007 6:23 PM | Link to this

Nicka Pleeesseeee they been holding the DAWGS down all year, from ESPN to any internet site, they all HATING on the DAWGS, We stand our ground and give them all a taste of their own medicine and they cry like the little b*hes that they ALL are.. Go on with it Coach Richt, Let the HATERS whine and let Tennessee lose, then LSU will have something to cry about too…

By Ole Dawg

November 15, 2007 6:25 PM | Link to this

Cuz, haven’t you heard Brad Paisley’s song, Alcohol? With that I hear white people can dance.

By Love Those Dawgs

November 15, 2007 6:25 PM | Link to this

Chris

You’re right, you have no dawg in this fight…so stay out of it.

By Cuz

November 15, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this

godawgs, where is Nurse Cratchet, I blow through the idiots to get to the FOC. Is she up and running. Man I need some therapy.

By Paul Hamilton

November 15, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this

Oh please, fans and teams act like the SEC is the most well behaved bunch in football. I can understand some people being upset about the Florida game, although I thought it was brilliant, but the rest of this is just sour grapes! Who cares??

Not only do these players live football and make millions of dollars every year for their schools, but now they aren’t allowed to have fun?? Are you kidding me! Auburn fans are just upset that the officials tried every way to keep them in the game and they still got their butts handed to them.

By I saw too much this morning

November 15, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this

How many Dawgs players have shoved girls down stairwells, been involved in drive-bys, started fights with opposing teams, held up liquor stores, or stolen cars from impound lots like the Miami players have

hate too say this but i saw a very ugly physical domestic squabble this morning on an athens street between a player and some girl he was kicking out of his suv. i will leave the player’s name out of it because I am a UGA student and because it looked more to be the girl’s fault but, man, that was ugly…. looked like the booty call was over, he had driven her home and she was going berserk like a mad woman and did not want to leave him. i almost ran her over because he kept trying to push her off and she kept clawing away at him. kind of felt bad for him. also felt bad for myself since i was late for class but had to sit there and watch this all go down and had no room to pass because of the bizarre way she was behaving i was afraid to hit her. i hope that particular player decides to never again spend that night with that psycho chick from hell.

By Dawgbyte

November 15, 2007 6:28 PM | Link to this

No one has talked about it, but over a 1/3 of the team was in a prayer circle after the game with arms over the shoulders of the Auburn players that joined them. Thugs? Showboaters? No! Young Christian athletes who play for a Christian gentleman giving their thanks to the Lord for protecting them and their opponents during the game. Yes! Can’t they all have a little fun, too?

By guy martin

November 15, 2007 6:28 PM | Link to this

CMR is one heck of a class act and a true man of God. He knows who he has to be accountable to when all is said and done.It’s what’s in the heart that counts!!!! Guy Martin

By guy martin

November 15, 2007 6:28 PM | Link to this

CMR is one heck of a class act and a true man of God. He knows who he has to be accountable to when all is said and done.It’s what’s in the heart that counts!!!! Guy Martin

By Madden King

November 15, 2007 6:28 PM | Link to this

You Hip Hop haters tend to forget that most of the players at UGA are 18 to 21 year old BLACK kids born and raised in Georgia. And for those who don’t know, the ATLANTA MUSIC SCENE IS RUNNING HIP HOP AND R&B, check Billboards top 100 and Soulja Boy is a Georgia boy born and raised in Atlanta with the number 1 song in the country. So if Mark Richt wants to keep getting those 4 and 5 star recruits in Georgia and not lose them to Auburn, which over half of their roster are from Georgia, he is going to have to losen up and be more of a players coach, Richt might not understand the music but his players do and if his players like the music he should ride with it.

By Ken

November 15, 2007 6:35 PM | Link to this

Actually Tony Soprano, the second most famous New Jersey product.

Sorry, Frank Sinatra has Knowshon beat.

By Cuz

November 15, 2007 6:36 PM | Link to this

Just danced in my kitchen with Big and Rich and Cowboy Troy rapping a country song, would that please the fan base better?

Give me a firetrucking break.

Cuz, old white guy just having fun

By A-ville Ranger

November 15, 2007 6:37 PM | Link to this

Mikey I’m a life long Dawg fan and I DON’T miss the point.’Send a shout out’ ?? That’s not your culture,are we going to become phoneys to attract a few recruits ?? I’ll quit the program before I do that.

By 1eyedJack

November 15, 2007 6:42 PM | Link to this

It seems we have managed to make everyone in Alabama mad this year. That’ll happen when your three top teams lose to your neighbor state’s flagship institution.

As for those Gators. Bwahahahahahaha… What goes around comes around. How does it feel?

I don’t care if they play Soulja Boy or Mary had a Little Lamb if it gets their adrenalin flowing.

Vandy is my second favorite team this week.

Has everyone noticed the lack of insects buzzing around? Must be the cold weather.

The DAWGS will run the ball well and play just enough defense this week. That’s how to win championships. DAWGS 45 cats 38.

By A-ville Ranger

November 15, 2007 6:47 PM | Link to this

I saw too much this morning……Don’t liable without proof.Anybody who’d give your words any credence is a fool.You claim to have seen something but you have no proof or even a name…why do I doubt your word ?

By Ken

November 15, 2007 6:47 PM | Link to this

No one has talked about it, but over a 1/3 of the team was in a prayer circle after the game with arms over the shoulders of the Auburn players that joined them. Thugs? Showboaters? No! Young Christian athletes who play for a Christian gentleman giving their thanks to the Lord for protecting them and their opponents during the game. Yes! Can’t they all have a little fun, too?

oh please. the christianity crap is more of a sign of phoney baloney selling out than the soulja boy stuff. soulja boy is more of who they are than the fake christianity act. the christianity b.s. has become very tired. they do that because they think they are supposed to or because it is gonna make others happy. they do soulja boy because that is who they really are and what actually makes them happy. AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. i’d rather deal with a real person anyday instead of some phony who hides who he really is behind a bible.

By Carlos Santana

November 15, 2007 6:51 PM | Link to this

Dear Madden King:

Don’t you or any other Dawg fan find it a tad unusual that a predominantly white school has a predominantly black football team?

We are a black quarterback away from being Grambling or Tennessee St.

I know we are supposed to be a color blind society at this point but Richt doesn’t seem to have that mindset at recruiting time.

Big 10, Pac 10 and Big 12 schools don’t seem to have a problem putting together a racially blended roster. One that is much more reflective of the student body.

By tyrone jenkins

November 15, 2007 6:56 PM | Link to this

Soulja Boy??? Are you KIDDING me….Georgia is acting like Miami in the late 80’s and early 90’s……if this is allowed to continue, it is nothing but down hill from here. as a season ticket holder, and a person that makes a substantial contribution to UGA for the priveledge of purchasing season tickets, i say (along with many others), stop the nonsense! you should always listen to the money……

By bzzzzzzz

November 15, 2007 6:56 PM | Link to this

did you all think your little i’ve been working on the railroad fight song was gonna keep them pumped up forever?

By JB

November 15, 2007 7:00 PM | Link to this

I think there are a bunch of people that need a little cheese with their WHINE.

My guess is, if we not scoring we aren’t dancing or celebrating, so stop or O and you want have to worry about it.

As silly as that worry may be.

HBTD!!!!!!!!!!!

By Dawgslover

November 15, 2007 7:01 PM | Link to this

THAT IS ONE CRAZY TOPI! tHERE JUST MAD BECAUSE WE WOPED THERE LITTLE KITTY BUT!

GO DAWGS

By bzzzzzzz

November 15, 2007 7:02 PM | Link to this

carlos santana, you are an idiot

By Next year

November 15, 2007 7:02 PM | Link to this

WHAT TIME DOES THE DOG WALK START FOR THE KENTUCKY GAME

By J-KEEZA

November 15, 2007 7:04 PM | Link to this

AWE, BOO HOO OTHER TEAMS, YOU ARE JUST SORE BECAUSE YOUR TEAM DID NOT CRANK THE SOULJA BOY FIRST!

By A-ville Ranger

November 15, 2007 7:04 PM | Link to this

Coach Richt if you read this, it was foolish opening this can of worms.I’ve lost my taste for this,think I’ll go fishing saturday.

By K

November 15, 2007 7:04 PM | Link to this

You know what lacks class? Turning the water hoses on the visitor’s fans after the visiting team beats you! (on a freezing cold night - Auburn ‘86). Up yours Auburn!

By Von Jennings

November 15, 2007 7:07 PM | Link to this

I am a loyal GT fan and I’m here to tell you what MR is doing is ok. He is a great coach and even better person. Those people who are complaining more than likely are just jealous because it worked and they wish they would have thought of something like that to motivate their teams. If Gailey would do something like that I think the whole stadium would have a heart attack. I think what MR has done is good for college football. Too late for any other coaches to try this, MR has the patent.

By I saw too much this morning......

November 15, 2007 7:08 PM | Link to this

A-Ville, I know what I saw. Kept his name and color of his car and her car and the street out of it because I am a student and just hope the kid might read it and take the hint without being called out on it. It was ugly but I don’t think he did anything wrong really. The last thing this program needs is trouble about some psycho chick with a seemingly fatal attraction who won’t let a one night stand be that.

By Ben

November 15, 2007 7:09 PM | Link to this

Carlos Santana,

Are you freaking kidding me? Yeah, you’re right, I’m sure all those coaches at whatever schools have all white football teams (wherever they are, certainly not any that you mention) really take into account recruiting players that are “reflective of the student body” as a whole. Coaches recruit the best athletes at the positions of need, whether they’re black, white, purple, or green. You have got to be one of the most ignorant people walking the face of the earth today. Why don’t you come take a walk around campus before you call us an all white school. I’ll even lead the tour myself.

By bzzzzzzzzz

November 15, 2007 7:10 PM | Link to this

Some things never change. A-Ville Ranger is the same crybaby he was on the Braves blog.

By Einstein

November 15, 2007 7:11 PM | Link to this

Hey, I’m a 59 year old DAWG (6 1/2 in dog years) and I love the music and dancing. Rock on!

By JustADawgFan

November 15, 2007 7:12 PM | Link to this

Ok, I admit it, I’m old…just what the hell is a “SouljaBoy” and “SouljaBoy dance”? If it helps get the team fired up, working together, and in a winning frame of mind, so what?

By alohavampire

November 15, 2007 7:12 PM | Link to this

**I HOPE THE DAWGS LOSE

GO GATORS**

By Chris

November 15, 2007 7:13 PM | Link to this

Wow, K, you dug really deep for that one, didn’t you?

By JacketFan

November 15, 2007 7:13 PM | Link to this

It don’t matter…CMR will be out of tricks by the time they get to Grant Field…the Jackets will be “dancing” all of over them puppies..

By Cuz Licks Bung holes

November 15, 2007 7:13 PM | Link to this

t said it all. Yo,word to ya mutha

By bob

November 15, 2007 7:14 PM | Link to this

I just read the article that T. Moore wrote about the Herschel Walker and Stevie Spurrier…got to say…Herschel is ‘KING OF THE DAWG NATION”!

By 1eyedJack

November 15, 2007 7:15 PM | Link to this

Carlos Santana… You ain’t from around here are you? The Southeastern United States has the highest percentage of African American population in the country. Been to any High School games in Georgia lately? What do you see? A lot of black football players I’d say. A lot of them are big, fast, and talented too. I think that’s probably why we have a lot of black players on our team. I would also venture a guess that CMR does not mark any big, fast, and talented white kids off his recruiting list either.

By bigmel

November 15, 2007 7:15 PM | Link to this

The only disrespect was all the Bulldog Nation did’nt get up and dance.Go Dawgs

By Rob

November 15, 2007 7:19 PM | Link to this

I guess when you’re on the other side of any team’s fun in winning it can certainly make you think its intentional or directed toward the losing party, but in Georgia’s case it certainly is not. I can understand Auburn and Florida’s frustrations (Florida, moreso) but It’s also a testament to them. But… they need to get over it. It’s not a lack of class. It’s not an intentional slap in the face. It is the players enjoying what they’re doing. ‘nuff said.

By Next year

November 15, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this

WHAT TIME IS DOG WALK SATURDAY

By Todd

November 15, 2007 7:24 PM | Link to this

Hi Chip,

Calling Coach Richt “Soulja Boy” on the headlines is quite a stretch, don’t you think?! Why would your paper go there and elude to him with that title? He wasn’t dancing, the players were. Does not look professional for you guys with headliners like that. Or is this another case where others make the headlines - not you? Still, you need to have some say because it reflects on you and your staff. Take care.

By Stop, Collaborate, & Listen

November 15, 2007 7:27 PM | Link to this

anyone else see the irony in a guy with a name of carlos santana sticking up for the white man? what the hell? could you not pick a white rocker if you were gonna be racist? dumb fool. all those darn black QBs Richt keeps recruiting …. oh wait, he’s pretty fair about that, ain’t he? shockley got to play and so did greene and stafford. richt don’t care who the hell plays. this carlos santana dude acts like richt developed a deep hatred for the white man sitting behind jim kelly at miami. what an idiot.

By Chris

November 15, 2007 7:29 PM | Link to this

JustADawgFan, go to urbandictionary.com, type in “Superman” (the title of one of Soulja Boy’s songs, in which he urges the listener to “Superman that ho[ooooooooo!]”) and read the first definition. That will tell you who Soulja Boy is.

By Stop, Collaborate, & Listen

November 15, 2007 7:32 PM | Link to this

Oh my god. Johnny Cash called himself the Man in Black. Oh, what a poor image. For crying out loud people. Were you this offended with Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds?

By OrlandoDawg

November 15, 2007 7:32 PM | Link to this

I’ve said it before and I still believe it: it’s not so much about a particular dance or a particular color jersey or even an excessive celebration that is getting people, fan and foe alike, so hot and bothered, it’s the fact that UGA is the school and team doing this stuff. We’ve always been a school that held emotion in check, and when we do celebrate a little (or a lot) other schools and our older alumni act like we burned the American flag at midfield. What’s the difference between us and other schools except for the fact that we’re not known for showing our hearts on our sleeves? Good for Coach Richt for allowing our team to join the rest of Division 1-A in showing some emotion, and shame on the officiating crew of the UF and Auburn games for having a double standard when it comes to appropriate behavior.

By shane

November 15, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this

as nascarfan said times are changing.i am a 58 tear old white man and do not care for rap music.that being said my football days are long past.the band plays the who for guys like me,this music was played for the team.no lyrics were played,so there was nothing offensive,period.J,you are a bigot and a liar,there hasn’t been one felony arrest at uga this year,not one.not even a dui.to call these kids thugs is a blatant racist remark,and a lie.you don’t say what school you support,and it doesn’t matter,but i would say you spoke out of pure jealousy.football is a game people,you play it for fun,at least at the college level,and a chance at an education.the are 99 young men on the team,at least 90% of them will never play pro ball,and they know it.so let them have a good time,that’s the best part of being young.

By Bud

November 15, 2007 7:34 PM | Link to this

Coach Richt is our Soulja Boy. To really get the team fired up he needs to do the dance.

By yarddawg

November 15, 2007 7:36 PM | Link to this

To “Mr. Tyrone Jenkins”, you and the other people, that are bulldog season ticket holders and big time supporters ,aren’t the only ones with a little money waiting to get some of those season tickets and come up to athens in person for the dog walk and watch the team in person. Don’t buy them next year, I’ll buy them. GO DAWGS!

By Michael G.

November 15, 2007 7:38 PM | Link to this

I would like to be the first one here to show some love to Coach Eason. He has received much flak on this and other blog sites about not being able to coach the kids up. It would appear that this perception should change now that we are not talking about dropped passes near as much now as we used to. Credit to Coach Eason for turning Bailey, MoMass, and Chandler into reliable downfield options for Stafford. Also worth mentioning is the good downfield blocking by this receiving corps which is helping Knowshon and Brown pick up chunks of yards. Keep up the good work Coach Eason!

By Love Those Dawgs

November 15, 2007 7:40 PM | Link to this

Next Year:

The Dawg Walk is usually 1 1/2 hours before the game. This week is Senior Day, so the Dawg Walk might be a little earlier, 15 - 30 minutes is my guess.

By jack

November 15, 2007 7:42 PM | Link to this

Surely that was some kind of a joke but just in case:

Don’t go away mad Tyrone Jenkins….. Just go away

The Dawgs can do without you and your friends $!

By yarddawg

November 15, 2007 7:52 PM | Link to this

tell him jack Dawgs back to back national champs 08 09 Go dawgs!

By shane

November 15, 2007 7:53 PM | Link to this

hey yarddawg,if some of these big money guys take a hike maybe i can get tickets at grant field without buying extra tickets for tech games i am not going to.a man would starve trying to scalp tech tickets!

By Madden King

November 15, 2007 7:53 PM | Link to this

You white Georgia fans don’t understand that all of these Rap and R&B artists coming out of Atlanta and outside of Atlanta grew up with these football players that UGA is recruiting. They chilled together, had the same friends, and went to school together, so guess what, they are going to support each other, the players are going to support the artists music and the artists are going to support the players. And if the student body starts to abuse their power and force Mark Richt to get real hardcore discipline with those players and tell them not to listen to music of people that they grew up with and dance to it, when they go home they are going to tell the up and coming recruits at their highschool not to go to UGA and tell them that they can’t be themselves and that the school is too strict and that would ruin UGA’s rep and they would start losing those top recruits who happen to be BLACK to other top schools in the SEC. So WHITE UGA FANS be careful what you wish for.

By GW

November 15, 2007 7:54 PM | Link to this

OK A-ville Ranger, We got your point. Burn your tickets, don’t sell’em, and go fishin’. Why keep bloggin’ if you’re sick of it?

By B.C.

November 15, 2007 7:58 PM | Link to this

Richt is one of kind. The man defines class. Win or lose, Richt is the man! Mark Richt for prez! Go DAWGS!

By Crank is the street name for Methamphetamine

November 15, 2007 8:00 PM | Link to this

Crank dat! Crank dat! Crank dat! A song made by drug dealers to help peddle crank, a.k.a. methamphetamine, to rednecks. Quite effective. Get the biggest redneck school with the biggest redneck following to fall in love with the song and their craving for that crank (meth) only gets stronger. The best marketing ploy by drug dealers ever created. Yeah, boy, crank dat! What does meth do? it gets you all cranked up and bouncing off the walls. What does the Crank Dat song do to UGA? Gets ‘em cranked up and bouncing off the walls! wake up to the not so subliminal message of the song.

By A-ville Ranger

November 15, 2007 8:02 PM | Link to this

Anybody can think what they will about me. I’ve never pandered to any opinion and don’t plan on starting now.It seems to me Richt could find a hiphop song without those lyrics that has as much energy.Take out the hoe,b*** and rough sex stuff then if people complain you’ve separated people like me from the biggots,which I’m not.I posted yesterday that I don’t care if CMR changes his personality as long as his character doesn’t change,to me this does touch on his character.There are many thousands who’d trade anything for a win,I’m not one of those….sue me.

By yarddawg

November 15, 2007 8:04 PM | Link to this

Shane and Madden King are two inteligent people

By Ben

November 15, 2007 8:08 PM | Link to this

NEXT YEAR,

The Dawg Walk will be at 10:45 am.

By ED FROM ELLIJAY

November 15, 2007 8:10 PM | Link to this

AUBURN TALKING ABOUT CLASS???????? HAVE THEY FORGOTTEN ABOUT HOSING DOWN OUR FANS AFTER WE WON IN AUBURN??????????AUBURN AND THE WORD CLASS DO NOT BELONG IN THE SAME SENTENCE… GO DAWGS!!!!!! I LOVE TO WHIP AUBURN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Uncle Dave

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

Have we gotten so politically correct that college students cannot show emotion? My brother talks about the rowdy crowd that greeted Alabama when they came to Athens in 1976. When they got off the bus next to the tracks… there were a thousand Track Dawgs screaming “Dog Food” so loud that Bear Bryant actually stopped and looked back. The crowd was rowdy and disruptive and Georgia sent Bama packing, ruining their chance at the national championship. For years people, including writers for this paper, have criticized the crowds in Athens for being so laid back. Well… welcome to the new world. I think Mark Richt wanted to wake up the fans as much as his team. Now we have a home field advantage again.

By yarddawg

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

I don’t know about ya’ll,but it’s still “A,GREAT,DAY,TO BE, A GATOR HATER!

By kenny from athens

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

Two world cups, Sunday at the Masters, Olympic Track and field, English Premier League Soccer, Nascar Races at Talledega, Charlotte, and Bristol. I have been to them all and none compare to the electricity at Sanford Stadium last Saturday before the Dawgs kicked off at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Soulja Boy was jamming and it was loud!!!

By K9bones

November 15, 2007 8:18 PM | Link to this

I live in Jacksonville, FL…On one side I have a Gator and on the other side I have an Auburn Tiger. Thank you DAWGS for giving me a whole year to be loud and proud!!!! For Goodness sake…dancing to a song?! I would give anything to have recorded it on my Tivo! Thank you Seniors!

By Bill

November 15, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this

FYI…no lyrics are played when the song comes over the PA. It is purely instrumental.

By Cuz

November 15, 2007 8:20 PM | Link to this

A-ville, as a old timer I can tell you respectively, you are barking up the wrong tree. One of my favorite songs when I was in Athens was “Hey Joe” by Jimmy Hendrix. He kills his girlfriend in that song. Though there were a few that crossed my line, I could play Hey Joe, and get over it. If you guys think that the beat track of a song defines a program, well all I can say is EMRBG. That means, Eat me raw by god. Get a since of humor and reality or shoot yourself. You get to choose.

Life is as serious as we make it. Cuz 2007.

By TB

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

Face it Auburn your were out played, out scored, out coached and out danced. Now go lose to Bama!

By georgiagal

November 15, 2007 8:25 PM | Link to this

These kids are having the time of their lives….and if dancing on the sideline offends the other team, then they need to learn how to enjoy not only the game of football, but the game of life.

Coach Richt has found a way to motivate his GenY team - and that is not an easy task!

I look forward to another Saturday between the hedges…football, cheering, and yes, dancing!

Goooo Dawgs!

By Cuz

November 15, 2007 8:25 PM | Link to this

A-ville, there are no lyrics just a beat. And you want us to take you seriously. If CMR was repeating lyrics at the press conference, maybe I could understand where you are coming from. Stop posting. As a friend, you sound, uh not so smart.

By yarddawg

November 15, 2007 8:33 PM | Link to this

I’m gonna learn soulja boy, and at halftime right after the teams bands leave the field, parachute down to the fifty and do some soulja boy!

By Cuz

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

A-ville, my lawyers will be in touch with you soon. leave the stupid white guy krap behind you, you are better than that. get over the hip/hop mentality and go with the dawgs. or bite me, your choice.

By A-ville Ranger

November 15, 2007 8:39 PM | Link to this

Uncle Dave read any of my post before I downloaded the lyrics to ‘crank dat’,you won’t find any hint of a dislike for celebrateing,hiphop,or any culture.I can’t say what motivates others but to me it’s the same reason most black leaders are against some of the lyrics in hiphop,it’s degrading to our society.Take any hiphop,rap song without those messages and I’d never criticize them.This to me is about those lyrics nothing more.I’m going to relax and lisen to ‘kind of blue’ by Miles Davis,you know that black radical jazz great from the 60s,night all.

By Cuz

November 15, 2007 8:43 PM | Link to this

A-ville, I am calling you out. Pick the I-85 truck stop, I will be there and put my David Carradene, Kung-Fu foot up your posterior open region.

Have you noticed how stupid I sound, dude, get a grip. Look at the big picture, and the little things will take care of themselves.

By merle

November 15, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

We don’t smoke marijuana in Muskogee; We don’t take our trips on LSD We don’t burn our draft cards down on Main Street; We like livin’ right, and bein’ free.

I’m proud to be an Okie from Muskogee, A place where even squares can have a ball We still wave Old Glory down at the courthouse, And white lightnin’s still the biggest thrill of all

We don’t make a party out of lovin’; We like holdin’ hands and pitchin’ woo; We don’t let our hair grow long and shaggy, Like the hippies out in San Francisco do.

And I’m proud to be an Okie from Muskogee, A place where even squares can have a ball. We still wave Old Glory down at the courthouse, And white lightnin’s still the biggest thrill of all.

Leather boots are still in style for manly footwear; Beads and Roman sandals won’t be seen. Football’s still the roughest thing on campus, And the kids here still respect the college dean.

We still wave Old Glory down at the courthouse, In Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA.

By Forrest Gump

November 15, 2007 8:48 PM | Link to this

Apparently everyone has forgotten that Georgia got humiliated by SC and TN and barely got by Vanderbilt. Did Richt get those water bottles from Mike Vick?

By ?

November 15, 2007 8:48 PM | Link to this

I’m going to relax and lisen to ‘kind of blue’ by Miles Davis,you know that black radical jazz great from the 60s,night all.

this was the equivalent of the racist guy on ricki lake claiming he has one black friend.

By DJSTHEGREATESTDAWGOFALLTIME

November 15, 2007 8:48 PM | Link to this

OK LETS BE HONEST. MR holds himself out as a over the top Christian. He is as close to a preacher as you can get.

Anyone think his Preacher approves of this rap crap? Its discusting trash. MR overlook this trash something I bet he would not allow any of his children to listen too….yet he’ll have it piped into Stanford Stadium for everyone else’s children to list too.

This trash is just that..trash, its part of a culture 90% of UGA fans would not be a part of. But they will sell their souls if the football team wins. Regardless how stupid it looks to the Nation.

By fildawg

November 15, 2007 8:48 PM | Link to this

I have a simple solution for all the teams that are complaining…. SCORE MORE POINTS - if you win you can dance.

To the victor go the spoils.

WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF

By yarddawg

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

Now er body in Athens is gettin tipsy! Herschel, pump up the volume, then slap steve spurrier!

By Cuz

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

Sorry A-ville, let my psychotic side take over. C’mon dude get a grip. When CMR starts quoting “yes I shot her, I shot my old lady down, shot her down, down in the ground”, maybe I will follow you, but probably not.

By yarddawg

November 15, 2007 8:58 PM | Link to this

Finally, they stopped talking about stupid f_ _ _ ing barry bonds. WHO TF CARES, EVERYBODY KNEW, now we can get back to football, a real game.

By DJSTHEGREATESTDAWGOFALLTIME

November 15, 2007 8:59 PM | Link to this

Hey STEELDRUM…You dolt. You think kids at the game her that crap and see players and stupid people in the stands dancing around like fools and don’t ask what that song is and where if their parents will get it for them

The one guy is right.You same people are the first to call everyone else classless and thugs…..yet when MR does it you will search high and low for an excuse to reason it away. Nice morals

By Cuz

November 15, 2007 9:01 PM | Link to this

Oh dang bedtime, A-ville, kick my bottom round tommorrow. see ya.

By the old ballcoach

November 15, 2007 9:02 PM | Link to this

aville,they didn’t play the lyrics,just the beat,i wouldn’t know the words anyway,and i don’t care enough to look them up.personally i would like a little george jones or patsy cline,but i don’t think that would fire anybody up.nascarfan,can i borrow your george jones cds?cuz,chill man,no fighting allowed in the FOC,at least when we are sober.go listen to some stevie nix bro,you’ll feel better.yarddawg,you think I am intelligent?what have you been smoking?

By Dawgbyte

November 15, 2007 9:08 PM | Link to this

I made a mistake. I thought we could have an intelligent and mature intercourse of ideas and opinions on here. My mistake.

By A V

November 15, 2007 9:10 PM | Link to this

Haven’t ya’ll heard…they don’t Superman no mo’…they spiderman them ho’s.

Have fun in them stands…that’s what it’s about.

When ya’ll find out what the lyrics are about…you’ll really be p**.

By A-ville Ranger

November 15, 2007 9:11 PM | Link to this

I don’t know why somebody would keep addressing me when I NEVER reply.

By mike

November 15, 2007 9:12 PM | Link to this

A loose and relaxed Georgia is a dangerous Georgia. In the SEC and the Nation.

By dawg3386

November 15, 2007 9:12 PM | Link to this

I thought this past weekend was just great.I spent it with my 21 year old son and a group his friends.We all prayed the dogs would be in black.It was one sports memory I will take to my grave. THANKS DAWGS CMR

By yarddawg

November 15, 2007 9:13 PM | Link to this

hee hee ball coach

By TW

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

The offensive line has matured and we are getting our backs through a hole. The defense is putting pressure on the quarterback. While the enthusiasm brought by Richt is most welcome, this team has grown some stones as a result of it’s fundamental play on the field. Period.

By A-ville Ranger

November 15, 2007 9:19 PM | Link to this

old ballcoach risking this being yet another name used by the pest, I don’t have anything against rap or hiphop,just those type lyrics.I don’t listen to it myself but I don’t listen to most music,that don’t mean I’m against it.I’m not saying anything most black leaders don’t say on a regular basis.

By Uncle Dave

November 15, 2007 9:20 PM | Link to this

Yes that hep talk the young people are using is definitely out of control. And another thing… I like a tune you can hum… not some beatnik in Baggy pants who is into all of that so called groovy talk…mumbo jumbo if you ask me… screaming in my ear … yes sir, we need to restore the upstanding church going morality displayed at Georgia games in the 1970’s and 80’s…um well no… there wasn’t a whole lot of morality going down on Bourbon Street on Jan. 1, 1981… yeah I seem to remember getting Wonderwomaned or Supergirled or Catwomaned as you hippity Hop folk say… yes sir… I would say more, but I feel a good BM coming on and I might be gone for a while… that’s OK… there are plenty of other hypocrites who like to pretend they were any different when they were young to take up my cause… No more Soulja Boy… I say start playing Bread or Wham… now that was music… or was it? What was I talking about?

By Richard

November 15, 2007 9:21 PM | Link to this

Man if CMR busts out the Soulja Boy imma go crazy!!!!!!! Already one of the best coaches Georgia has ever had besides Vince Dooley….But seriously for 7 years CMR has been a quiet well mannered coach. Now he’s laughing and just looks happy to be here.. I hope he is cause I know I’m happy he’s a Georgia Bulldawg!!!!!!!! Hope he never thinks about leaving for FSU!!! GO DAWGS and CMR Crank Dat Soulja Boy!!!!

By dawg3386

November 15, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this

And thanks to the BULLDOG NATION

By AltamahaDawg

November 15, 2007 9:26 PM | Link to this

Just got in, now who is that f’ing with Cuz, and why?

As my good buddy told me walking out of the stadium sat nite, I dont care much for that rap music but I’m loving it right now.

Good grief people, its just fun and games. I guarandamntee you there wasn’t a face in Sanford Stadium frowning at those boys dancing to that beat.

I’ve noticed recently that the LAST thing all the haters in here want to talk about is actual football game. Understandable.

And oh my gawd, did he actually say “regardless how stupid it looks to the nation”??? I am never amazed at what people will post, just to see some combination of words on a screen.

By shane

November 15, 2007 9:26 PM | Link to this

see yarddawg,i posted under the wrong handel,and you thought i was smart!well how dumb does that make you!CHANGE OF SUBJECT,because i think we have run this one into the ground.how are we going to stop uk’s passing game?i watched them play at lsu,and they ran the ball pretty well on lsu’s d.they mixed it up enough to keep the tigers guessing.i have read that fast,hard rushing des give them problems,and that we have.if we can get pressure with a four man line and not have to blitz everybody and their brother that would be a big help.maybe we could have a safety camped out over the middle and send him on a delayed blitz,i don’t think their qb is very mobile.what do ya’ll think?

By Jeff

November 15, 2007 9:30 PM | Link to this

To the victors go the spoils…and from the losers come the whine.

If UGA had lost, we wouldn’t be having any of this discussion.

By AltamahaDawg

November 15, 2007 9:33 PM | Link to this

Recent rain in North Georgia is such an obvious classless act from Mark Richt.

By catuga

November 15, 2007 9:40 PM | Link to this

to tyrone jenkins. anyone who would threaten UGA with their contribution has as much class as the miami team you refer to. using your purse strings to ruin the best thing that has happened to UGA since the 80’s is absurd. for your information there are REAL fans out there with large wallets who are happy to see that now not only does UGA have class but they also have a chance at the NC in years to come. those types of games will out do your petty contribution any day!

By Zeb McKluskey

November 15, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

A-Ville, dude, like Cuz said, take a pill man. I’m 43 dam years old and hate rap, but man….I love the fire that souldja boy song brought to the stadium. I don’t think that anyone at the game, at the time, really cared about that. If Moreno and company can get fired up, and fire up the stadium to that,….then so f$king be it. Get the hell over yourself and go with what fires up the DAWGS DAMMIT!!! These are kids. They didn’t grow up like we did, like it or not. Roll with it. I am pumped at how these guys are performing and I hope they keep this stuff going. Richt will keep this to a minimum and you’ll see a fired up DAWG team for the next 2 games!!!!

By Zeb McKluskey

November 15, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

A-Ville, dude, like Cuz said, take a pill man. I’m 43 dam years old and hate rap, but man….I love the fire that souldja boy song brought to the stadium. I don’t think that anyone at the game, at the time, really cared about that. If Moreno and company can get fired up, and fire up the stadium to that,….then so f$king be it. Get the hell over yourself and go with what fires up the DAWGS DAMMIT!!! These are kids. They didn’t grow up like we did, like it or not. Roll with it. I am pumped at how these guys are performing and I hope they keep this stuff going. Richt will keep this to a minimum and you’ll see a fired up DAWG team for the next 2 games!!!!

By yarddawg

November 15, 2007 9:44 PM | Link to this

I just think we win a close one at home with less turnovers than them, no stupid celebration penalties, I mean we can run and and pass, and when you can do both and play off of both you can score,now, the question is?? which defense is going to show up this weekend? I’m not real warm and fuzzy with the 12:30 start. P.S. also I think the special teams will play a big role in this one

By Bigdawg606

November 15, 2007 9:44 PM | Link to this

If any Tiger fans have a problem with the blackout, I seem to remember a game in the early 80’s where Auburn came out in Orange jerseys after warmups…and got their butts whipped.

By dawgbreath

November 15, 2007 9:47 PM | Link to this

I am considerably over 35, white, and do not like rap music. But I love what the players do and I even like the music whatever it is. They are having a good time. Rock on!

By AltamahaDawg

November 15, 2007 9:49 PM | Link to this

Just read the article on Gamble. I swear, is there no limits to the depths Coach Richt will sink to just to win a game? Playing a back up linebacker in the game. Classless. And I’m sure that guy is a thug. I mean Darryl? with 2 R’s? R’s….. Come on! Look that up on the internet, it means “go buy heroin”.

By yarddawg

November 15, 2007 9:49 PM | Link to this

I’m seeing another star lining up? Did Arizona just score again? ut oh! yummy this is a good fried gator sandwich I’m eating right now

By Dawgbyte

November 15, 2007 9:58 PM | Link to this

I’m going to bed before I have nightmares about some of you nut-cases breaking into my house.

By yarddawg

November 15, 2007 10:00 PM | Link to this

Touchdown! Go wildcats!

By AltamahaDawg

November 15, 2007 10:05 PM | Link to this

Oh no he didnt! did he just threaten to withhold his peaslyazz contributions and not buy tickets? Paleeze, you do it for your own selfish purposes to begin with and even IF you did have the stones, all that you would get is a polite good riddance as everyone behind you takes one step forward in line.

By Terry

November 15, 2007 10:10 PM | Link to this

Want to keep the Dawgs from dancing? Just keep them out of the end zone. Your team can’t do that? Aww, poor babies…too bad.

By Come on Mark Richt!!!

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

There is absolutly no excuse for the stuff you be doing Mark Richt. You are a embarasment to the buldog nation.

I thought that you were supposed to be a good godly christian man.

By AUTigerATL

November 15, 2007 10:15 PM | Link to this

As an Auburn fan, I must admit that I have no problem with anything I observed last Saturday (aside from the actual game, which is another story). I have to give Mark Richt credit for firing up his players, and obviously the Blackout worked.

I enjoyed tailgating with the fans before the game, and thought the black jerseys were not only good looking, but a damn good motivator for the team. Hats off to UGA.. You did what you had to do and did it well. Unlike UF fans, you guys retained your class after we got our tails handed to us, and after the game I was able to walk out with my head held high (still proud to be an Auburn fan) without being obnoxiously reminded of what happened minutes before. Thanks, UGA fans, for another great experience, even though I can’t forget the actual game fast enough. Look forward to next year!

By AltamahaDawg

November 15, 2007 10:20 PM | Link to this

I think that gimmick that BVG uses to motivate his players is a good one. You know the deal where he takes and then quits a couple of jobs every years. Thats gets em pumped up.

Oh, that reminded me, its almost Friday and I havent even heard if we like or dont like Coach Martinez this week.

(camera zooms to see Will Muschamp sitting, staring at the phone. “Ring dammit, Ring!”)

By dawg84

November 15, 2007 10:34 PM | Link to this

Hey Chip…here’s an idea, why don’t you quit trying to stir up sh_t and try writing something productive. It’s just like all of your silly a* polls; all they do is stir the pot. Try writing about the upcoming game, how tough the Wildcats will be or even an insight on how hard it is to be a student athlete today. Or some insight into the offensive line and how they’ve gelled. Or how Georgia fans have many years to look forward to, because we only start 5 Srs. You see there is a hell of a lot of things you can write about and still get responses instead of finding something negative about everything that CMR and the Dawgs do.

By S.E. Dawg

November 15, 2007 10:35 PM | Link to this

NASCARfan, I’m 55 years old and I would get down there and dance with them if I could. My age makes me a baby-boomer and my generation set the stage for some radical things. Age doesn’t make a difference in what our guys are doing on the sidelines. I’m certainly all for them having fun as long it’s okay with coach Richt.

By Grand Master ARdawg

November 15, 2007 10:50 PM | Link to this

Hey I’m an old white guy that rapped back in the Sugarhill gang and Blondie days. I’m down widdit.(displaying best gang symbol) My dance moves maybe aren’t as smooth as they once were but they’re kind of like sex for me. Might be many that does it better but nobody that enjoys it more. I’ve said it before and I’ll state it again, Lay the hell off Richt and the Dawgs. They’re finding a groove. If it’s the beat to Soulja boy, the latest wiccan chant or Mr. Rogers neighborhood what matters is the 60 minutes of football they leave on the field. The last 4 segments of 60 minutes have been glorious!

Thanks Coach!!

GO DAWGS

By the old ballcoach

November 15, 2007 10:51 PM | Link to this

mark richt is an idiot!football players having fun?that is a disgrace,what does he think this is,a freakin’game?i just broke my visor,a steel visor.i am so upset.i need to recruit another qb,so i can pull him in the second qt and cuss him out!i have only two qbs that i can yank from games,THIS SUCKS!i am so angry i could throw this compu

By Victoria

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

The Auburn nation needs to realize that they added to our ‘Black out’ when their own band, at half time, performed a song by ‘My Chemical Romance’ - Welcome to the Black Parade. Unfortunately, they were not facing our student section, where it would have been quickly realized. I personally thought the irony was hysterical!

By the old ballcoach

November 15, 2007 11:00 PM | Link to this

ter,and another thing,OH CRAP!MY JAW IS STUCK AGAIN.i have to go unclinch.where is my valium?

By JB

November 15, 2007 11:01 PM | Link to this

You asked if Richt’s methods grate on his opponents. As an AU grad who had a hard time watching the whole game last Saturday, I have to tell you: they grate on me. Wanna know why? They work.

Frankly, I thought the black uniforms against us (and the TD celebration against the Gators) were a bit “white-bread”. I mean, if there is such a thing as planned spontenaity, I guess that is it.

But the point is, Richt has always been a great Xs-&-Os coach. He’s always been a coach with a good deal of character. Those things I admire. But what made him even easier to respect was that his teams never seemed to play with as much emotion as Tubby’s teams. So that, after administering another blur-and-orange whipping, we could always magnanimously tell you Dawg fans how much we admired Coach Richt.

I’ll be interested from now on to see whether I admire him as much if his teams continue to treat us as rudely as we were treated Saturday.

Congrats on a great victory, Bulldogs. Here’s hoping it was a flash in the pan!

WAR EAGLE!

By James Adams

November 15, 2007 11:26 PM | Link to this

yeah, I told you he could go. Click, clack.

By DawgGrad

November 15, 2007 11:39 PM | Link to this

I think that since UGA beat Alabama, Auburn and Troy, that should be basis for keeping OUR DARN WATER!!! Auburn cry-babies, whining about our celebrating and having a good time…shoot, you know if they had beaten UGA this year, that Goobers’ Corner would be white in tissue! ; )

GO DAWGS!!!

By Cedartown Bulldog

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

I love sports but it’s subjects like the lyrics thing that make me see sports fans are in general very shallow.Many of the worst problems facing the black community stem from a culture of careless attitudes regarding sexual behavior.The rate of single mothers and fathers who don’t take responsibility is much higher than any other group.The same is true for sexually transmited diseases.Every responsible black leader now sees the attitudes of hiphop artist as being a problem in their efforts to change these behaviors.So a christian man given responsibility for a hundred young men just falls right in with this so as to energize the team and that’s ok ? like I said shallow.

By DesertDawg

November 16, 2007 12:17 AM | Link to this

Classy move JB, way to see it like it is.

By Gen Neyland

November 16, 2007 12:22 AM | Link to this

The direction this blog took is bizarre. Nobody mentions* 10 Years After, Delaney and Bonnie, Blind Faith…My Gawd, you guys, at least *Cuz got Hendrix in the mix with ‘Hey Joe’, but I’d opt for ’ Stonefree ‘…and let us not forget the one and only, Frank Zappa and of course, The Feat…Carry on…

By nick

November 16, 2007 12:40 AM | Link to this

if we can’t play soulja boy, ban rocky top from tennessee games

By Cedartown Bulldog

November 16, 2007 12:45 AM | Link to this

General,Cuz and all the other names you use,if anybody knows bizarre it would be you.I don’t know how anybody could not see what a nut job you are.

By Replay

November 16, 2007 1:34 AM | Link to this

First, to all those Pastor Richt lovers, BEFORE THE REINCARNATION, we critics said that Richt lacked emotion and the ability to motivate and it was bad for our program. All YOU did was call us critics “bandwagon” fans when we were the TRUE FANS. We were right. You were rude, self-righteous, and owe us an apology, a*******holes.

Second, to quote ESPN Gameday analyst Lee Corso, I know our favorite guy, “Not So Fast My Friend.” It took me and other fans a long time to see that Richt could successfully bring out flat football teams, week after week. It will take me justas long to see if he can keep up this new image. Wether this is just a “phase” or a true change in leadership remains to be seen. Most of the Bulldawg Nation is rushing to judgment here. We played flat all year, lost to a bad Carolina team, got spanked by Tenn, almost lost to Vandy and barely beat a Troy team that everyone overhyped. We played a great OFFENSIVE game agianst Florida and an incredible quarter and a half against Auburn to come back from a 20-17 deficit halway through the thrid quarter.

I’m just saying that everyone is jumping on the crazy train here. I’m as excited as anyone, but I’m also a realist. Let’s see where we go the rest of this season and next before we lose out minds at having an 8-2 record. By the tone of most posts, it sounds like most of Bulldawg Nation is ready to give Richt a 10-year extension. Let’s keep a level head here, folks.

By Sam

November 16, 2007 1:35 AM | Link to this

Florida and Auburn (and their fans) are just mad and tryin to find an excuse for why they lost. No one is being disrespectful. They’re havin fun and winnin games. If both Florida and Auburn had won, they would not have cared what the DAWGS did on the sidelines or in the endzone after a touchdown.

Let ‘em wine. They’ll keep whinin. We’ll keep winnin!!

GOOOO DAWGS!

By Jimmy Blee

November 16, 2007 1:42 AM | Link to this

UGA wins - Auburn fans gets p**. Auburn wins - UGA fans get p**.

Which one do you want? Auburn can cry me a river.

By UGA Senior

November 16, 2007 2:20 AM | Link to this

The Auburn game was my first and what an amazing experience it was! I am so very glad that Richt has opened up and let the players AND fans have a little more fun. I feel like these tactics have helped unit the Bulldawg nation as a whole, not just cater to the players. If the crowd was making too much noise for Auburn to hear their own plays, it was because we were all so very excited to be there and proud of our players. So what if the noise just happened to work in our favor? I think we would have them beat, with our without such a distraction. Kudos to the senior class and Richt for pulling off the Black Out and for allowing the fans to be a part of winning the game.

By UGA Senior

November 16, 2007 2:21 AM | Link to this

The Auburn game was my first and what an amazing experience it was! I am so very glad that Richt has opened up and let the players AND fans have a little more fun. I feel like these tactics have helped unite the Bulldawg nation as a whole, not just cater to the players. If the crowd was making too much noise for Auburn to hear their own plays, it was because we were all so very excited to be there and proud of our players. So what if the noise just happened to work in our favor? I think we would have them beat, with our without such a distraction. Kudos to the senior class and Richt for pulling off the Black Out and for allowing the fans to be a part of winning the game.

By Kevin

November 16, 2007 3:13 AM | Link to this

If Soulja Boy and TD celebrations bother you there’s a simple way to stop it: BEAT UGA. Only losers whine and complain. I wil say the vast majority of Auburn fans showed a lot of class as usual last Sat. and didn’t seem to have a problem with anything but losing, and can’t blame them for that. The stinking jean-short wearing, homeschooled Gator trash on the other hand are another matter. how can they talk about class when their greatest player/coach wouldn’t know it if it hit him in the face. How many times did he showed “class” while throwing the ball with his starters in with a minute to go? Payback is hell Gators. Live with it.

By Kevin

November 16, 2007 3:20 AM | Link to this

And for any UGA fan that has a problem with showing some emotion and fire, then you are a loser or never competed in anything in your life.I was one who was all over Richt for looking like he took a Valium during the Tenn game and others. Thankfully, he too saw the problem and changed.Way to go Coach, keep dancing.

By digger dawg

November 16, 2007 5:19 AM | Link to this

who cares what those toothless hillbilly’s in alabama think the dawgs own that state this year, we have the most exciting team and coach in the country I am so proud to be a ga BULLDAWG!

By JLL

November 16, 2007 5:26 AM | Link to this

Seems Richt is enjoying his new “preferred” status in a conference that chose to ignore his pathetic attempt at remorse (and denial) for the Fla TD celebration after having QUESTIONABLY fined UK for fan behavior after the LSU win. I hope to see his postgame dismay from losing on the sidelines soon! Overrated comes to mind!

By Mike V

November 16, 2007 5:34 AM | Link to this

I’d like to see Coach Richt two stepping it on the sidelines! Go Dawgs!

By Timboy6

November 16, 2007 7:03 AM | Link to this

We need to cut down on our personal foul penalties though. I’m afraid it’s going to jump up and cost us big time

By Danny

November 16, 2007 7:18 AM | Link to this

I’m more of a Tech fan, but I say good for Richt. These guys may be 6’5” and 250 to 300 pounds — but they are still kids. What’s wrong with getting them inspired and having fun? Stomping the logo at Vandy was classless, but he responded properly. The rest of it is fine.

If they come to Tech and have something to dance about, then that’s our fault — not theirs.

By Al

November 16, 2007 7:40 AM | Link to this

Coach Dooley was a winner but you never saw that nonsense from any of his teams. And don’t give that BS that it was a different time back then.

By Gabriel

November 16, 2007 7:50 AM | Link to this

It’s quite apparent that some of our main rivals are expressing their complaints and gripes about how Richt chooses to motivate our team on the basis of how bad they feel after our Dawgs whipped their tails. I’m speaking primarily of Florida and Auburn fans. Other schools have been employing similar tactics for years. The U. of Wisconsin, for example, has a tradition of whereby everyone in their stadium jumps up and down at the conclusion of the every 3rd quarter to the strains of some hip-hop music or whatever. It’s fun to watch it on TV, and I’m sure it’s fun for the fans and all those who are participating in it. It’s all meant in fun. Nothing wrong with it as long as it’s safe and not carried to extremes. Mark Richt has no reason to apologize to anyone anywhere for choosing the methods he has this year to help our team play its best.

By the way, I’m a former USC Trojans football player/alumni now living in Atlanta and I’ve become a fan and follower of UGA and the Dawgs while here. Go Dawgs! Sic’em! And…Fight On! USC!

By WayToGo

November 16, 2007 8:00 AM | Link to this

We’ve moved beyond the Macarena and Electric Slide! I have to admit, after 35 years of attending games at Sanford Stadium, the GA/AU game took it all. The most electrical and exciting game ever in that stadium! Way to go Coach! We loved it!

By Whitegoat

November 16, 2007 8:17 AM | Link to this

A-ville Ranger, I am with you on this one. Even if it is a drum beat, it is still rap. Soulja boy, yeah buddy.

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 16, 2007 8:17 AM | Link to this

Chip, you really want to know what grates on the opponents? One word: SCOREBOARD. That’s their big problem. That said, I certainly hope the team is fired up for tomorrow. Oregon got beat so we have a chance to move up another spot if we bring it. Woodson and Co. will be tough I hope they aren’t overlooking that.

By Dr Morpheus

November 16, 2007 8:22 AM | Link to this

No disrespect, but we have swagger. What a concept.

By Gen Neyland

November 16, 2007 8:24 AM | Link to this

Cedartown Bulldog

All that counts is that you see it. Hope I’ve ruined your day…

By Luke

November 16, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this

Who cares what Auburn or Florida thinks. They’re just p** they were outplayed.

Ask Gator fans if classy is bragging about “hanging half a hundred” on Georgia in Athens? Ask Gator fans if throwing a half-back option pass to end a game up by 30 is classy. Ask Auburn fans if Junior Rosegreen’s spearing of Reggie Brown was classy?

We cut them deep because they’re swinging in the dark trying to hit anything.

By Doug

November 16, 2007 8:37 AM | Link to this

What were we supposed to do when we went up by 25? Go over to the Auburn bench and apologize? Our guys were excited that they were blowing out an opponent they’d traditionally struggled against at home and that they were still on track for a BCS bowl. I’m certainly not going to get mad at someone for getting excited enough about that to dance.

Most of the Auburn criticism has just been your typical sore-loser whining, but I’ve noticed some really ugly racial undertones to some of it — Auburn people referring to our players as “monkeys” or “animals” on blogs and message boards; one guy wrote a whole screed on Philip Marshall’s Huntsville Times blog about how “today’s black athlete” only cares about being a thug and getting attention. I’m not about to sit for a lecture on “class” or sportsmanship from bigots like these.

I respect Auburn as an institution and have a great many very close friends who went there, so for their sake I hope they come out against this kind of attitude.

By oldfaithfuldawg

November 16, 2007 8:40 AM | Link to this

Listen, the fans wore black, the team danced for 30 seconds during a tv timeout to kill time and get the fans involved. And we ran, not danced, onto the field. I would much rather these kids win and safely enjoy themselves under CMR’s care than lose with my opponent’s definition of “class”. Go Dawgs. This 60 year old christian dawg will dance and laugh right along with you, and continue to celebrate at Sunday School with all my other young and old friends and Dawg fans who are having an equally good time. Now kick KY and GT.

By chip jones

November 16, 2007 8:50 AM | Link to this

What is it with these AJC Web editors? Why do they keep putting up photos of our opponents celebrating on our Web page? Oh yeah, it’s the AJC. ‘Nough said. (Dummies. Uhhhh, thoughtless dummies. Get that crap off before tomorrow.)

Well, it does portend for a win, I guess. Still, it would be nice to see a photo of the Dawgs on the Dawg page. You know?

By Rustedroot

November 16, 2007 8:54 AM | Link to this

The nerds have Big Boi and the blankeaters have Soulja boy. Maybe they can have a rap off at halftime. I do not know if port wine is still around, but here is my stab at rap: I start out with port. I drink two or three quarts. I get to feeling real fine, because it is puking time. Whiteboy.

By Sherrie

November 16, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this

I think Florida and Auburn are just plain angry because their coaches were not smart enough to think of things to motive their team. Go Coach Richt and keep it coming. You are certainly coaching better than they are….

GO DAWGS !!!!!!!

By gwadgib

November 16, 2007 8:57 AM | Link to this

It is funny that these old, white foggies forget that these are just college kids, and just because they don’t fit their views and their music is different it is classless. These kids are 18-21 and are enjoying themselves. Get off of their backs and them enjoy their college lives. You old folks have graduated, stop living through these kids.

By SP

November 16, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this

To the people who keep complaining about the lyrics in the Soulja Boy song, the song lyrics have not been cranked out once through the Sanford PA system. The beat and music have been played, but no part of the lyrics have been played. I didn’t know beats and music were vulgar!!!? Lay off, let people have some fun without having to overanalyze everything!

By Buckhead912

November 16, 2007 9:16 AM | Link to this

What was the score to the Georgia Auburn game? A bit jealous are we…Enough said, just look at the score. Now, Dawgs should be more prepared for the Kentucky game than last week. As for the “Nats”. Fear the number 7, and I’m not talking about Matthew Stafford!!!

By Mark C.

November 16, 2007 9:18 AM | Link to this

I’ve been to every home game this year and not once have the lyrics been played over the PA. I’ve never heard them in my life. The people saying it’s classless are just grasping for straws. It hurts to get stomped, especially when the other team is having such a good time doing it. The song gets a few players hyped and the entire team feeds off those guys. Keep it up. Maybe these other teams should try it instead of blasting Sweet Home Alabama over the PA. Who gets fired up over a 30 year old southern rock band?

By Hogdawg77

November 16, 2007 9:18 AM | Link to this

Folks,

I think we are all missing something really important. This is the first time that CMR has really seized control of the team and made it his own. While the first few years were a substantial improvement over the Donnan years, it seemed to me that Mark was presiding over someone elses program.

This year its Mark’s program and it has his personal touch. While this year still has the possiblity of being a very good year, just wait for the next season. I predict we will be playing AFTER New Years day.

By 82DAWG

November 16, 2007 9:20 AM | Link to this

What is grating on the opponents is the final score. No one likes to get waxed.

By Rustedroot

November 16, 2007 9:21 AM | Link to this

gwadgib, if you attended any of the sporting events for any University, then you, along with every one else there, are living though these kids, as you state. Why would you be a “fan” otherwise?

By Brinson

November 16, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

Georgia Lacking Class? Do they know who Mark Richt is as a person and a coach? Just because the players are getting pumped up and dancing on the sidelins doesn’t mean they are being classless. A matter of FACT there is YouTube footage of Texas doing the Soulja Boy on the sidelines during one of their games.

Excessive celebration? The same crew who Reffed the Florida Game did the Auburn game. They made more bad calls than any other crew this season. They missed all of the taunting calls that Auburns Defense did after a play. So don’t pull that card you babies!

Florida Beat. Auburn Beat. Shut up and take it like a man. Do you see Georgia fans bemoaning Tennessee right now? No! Hell No!

Deal with it.

Crank. That. UGA.

By Truthman

November 16, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this

I’m a 50 year-old, slightly off-white Dawg Alumnus who was at the “Blackout” and I love dat Soulja Boy!!

Crank dat Soulja Boy, Coach Richt!

By 82DAWG

November 16, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this

These are the Glory Days

The final AP rankings of the Richt years:

2001 #22, 2002 #3, 2003 #7, 2004 #7, 2005 #10, 2006 #23, 2007 #8(Currently).

Four top 10 finishes in a row. Seven years in a row in the top 25 (and counting). Now we have the #2 recruiting class in the country coming in on the heals of the 9th best in 2007. For those of us who endured Jan Kemp, Charles Knapp, Ray Goff and Jim Donnan, these are the good ‘ole days! Go Dawgs!

By puppydawg

November 16, 2007 9:48 AM | Link to this

This a real dilemma for the Dawg Nation. On the one hand, we are still excited and energized by The Celebration in Jax followed by The Blackout/Dance Party last week, but on the other hand, those events have, apparently, instilled a tremendous amount of shock and awe in the hearts and minds of our would-be detractors. I’m not sure which I am enjoying most but I hope the criticism keeps piling up. It only serves to perpetuate the enjoyment for me.

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 16, 2007 9:50 AM | Link to this

I hope coach never dances on the sideline. That would be a disaster. Lockerroom, living room okay.

To clarify the dancing/taunting thing. Maybe instead of Souja Boy playing how about Billy Idol’s “Dancing with Myself” That way nobody should be offended. Of course that wouldn’t promote team unity and might not be as fun.

By Ben

November 16, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this

It’s called swagger.

Swagger comes with success.

I’m all right with both.

By Nick

November 16, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this

Who cares what they say in Alabama we would love to see Coach “crank that Soulja boy”!!

By Bigredd115

November 16, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

Chris you can’t believe urbandictionary.com. That’s like believing everything that is written on Wikipedia.com. Both are sites that everyone and anyone can edit. And of those 36 definitions of ‘Superman’, you choose to believe the first one, huh? Get a life. Let the kids have their fun.

By Dirty Dawg

November 16, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

opinions are like a*******holes…everyone’s got one!! let the boys have fun!! its great for morale…great for the winning…and great for recruiting!! cant believe people are even trying to compare UGA to Miami football. what a joke people!! either you’re with the dawgs or against them…make up your minds!! other teams need to do their talking on the field…not on these blogs!! go dawgs!!! superman those cats!!!

By wildcat wonder

November 16, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

For all you “dawgs” out there, you are as dumb as you look! It is spelled Dogs but you are too busy making loud “soulja” boy (misspelled again of course! Look at what you surround yourself in!)comments to catch a true passion for your team! Try not being lukewarm sometime! Go WILDCATS!!!

By doggirl

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

The only people Richt needs to impress are all of us who pay the bills by buying the tickets. I’ve been waiting for this kind of fire and passion for a while now and I love it…keep it up!

By DJISTHEGREATESTFOOTBALLPLAYERINTHEHISTORYOFFOOTBALL

November 16, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this

LOL at all the post about “white guys” this and that. Well I’m a white guy. I think white folks acting black look stupid.

The bottom line here is if the team wasn’t winning you same “I’m a white guy” posters would be rasing hell about the behavior. Its classless and thugish. What a shame that UGA has suck to having this crap as its theme.

I can understand the college kids doing this, they’re kids.They haven’t a clue yet. But people over 30 condoning this trash is sad

By SEC Fan

November 16, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this

Why is it that EVERY time someone says something about the DAWGS, someone has to bring up the GATORS? This article has NOTHING to do with the game against Florida but you guys can’t make a comment about UGA without mention of the GATORS. Does everyone have “Orange and Blue on the mind? I’m just saying…

GOT GATOR?

By Lex Luthor

November 16, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

Two mascots?!?! Now that’s no class!!!

By Cuz

November 16, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

Yeah Dooley never resorted to gimmicks. Well except for JB doing Dooley’s Junkyard Dawgs on stage with the band. Me and every other Dawg fan in the stands was dancing then. JB also did it from the cheerleader platform in 1980 during the game. Man were we fired up.

Tell me what is the dawggone difference?

By puppydawg

November 16, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

mildcat wonder, allow me to clarify for you. The word “dogs” is spelled d-o-g-s while the word “dawgs” is spelled d-a-w-g-s. Got it? I hope that you have a good time in Athens but your cats will go home with their tails between their legs.

By Redcoat79-83

November 16, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this

I’m 46, white, male, and the dancing on the sideline is awesome. My 16-year old son thinks I’m ancient, and I still think the dancing needs to continue. And like Richt - I have yet to learn the electric slide (and I think that’s a good thing). And I also stayed at a Holiday Inn last night.

By AltamahaDawg

November 16, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this

Well cuz, the difference is that James Brown was never controversial. He was very mainstream “WASP” and his music only advocated goodness and wholesome values. JB would have never associated with degradation of women, or any culture of sex and drugs. The man was a saint and all the folks in sanford stadium listened to and knew his cryptic meanings in the lyrics to all his songs.

By Cuz

November 16, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

Wildcat, there are two teams in our conference that use English Bulldogs as their mascot. We at UGA use the term Dawgs to distinguish ourselves from our Mississippi brethren. That is the vocabulary lesson of the day. Now go and speak no ill of us using the term “Dawgs”.

Gen Neyland, I consider it an honor to be thought of being the same person as you.

By Goldmember

November 16, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

Cuz, there is no difference. I think the enthusiasm, passion and motivation for the dogs kicked it up a notch during that time period and left Tech in some major dust. Coach Richt has finally kicked it up as well. For what it is worth, Tech is light years behind the dogs. You have my respect.

By AltamahaDawg

November 16, 2007 10:33 AM | Link to this

mildcat, did you actually have a point?

By Cuz

November 16, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

I agree Alt, Sex Machine was even played at James Brown’s church memorial service. And all that flap about him trying to run over cops and threatning people with a shotgun was just blown way out of proportion, I mean he said he was sorry.

Actually he became a better person by the time he spent in the pen. He lived his final years as a revered Icon in this area and his charitable contributions were legendary.

By Catfish Dawg

November 16, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this

Didn’t the Auburn kicker run around the field after the Florida game doing the gator chomp thing - but Auburn fans and players upset at what UAG players are doing on the side lines. Fans in glass houses should take 25 point losses like men. Yes, the Auburn fans and players always show some much class. And for Wildcat Wonder two 7 wins seasons in row in what 100 years - and you want to talk smack - yes you get to go to a bowl game again (weedeater) - you are a dumb@$$! even your basketball team is now a 2nd teir program.

By Dawgcrzy

November 16, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

Have you noticed all the fans talkin about our ” DAWGS” don’t have a shot at a New Year’s Day bowl,including Tenn.? They are a bunch of jealous SEC internet predators who need a cybernanny.GO DAWGS!

By Lee

November 16, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

“The only people Richt needs to impress are all of us who pay the bills by buying the tickets.”

Sorry, but you are wrong.

The University of Georgia is a public university funded in a large part by the hard earned tax monies obtained from the citizens of Georgia. The athletic teams, bands, clubs, and associations are all agents of the university and as such, have a responsibility to represent the university in a manner commensurate with it’s status as a flagship, research university of this great state.

This is the reason Richt has an obligation to ALL the citizens of Georgia, not just the 92,000 who show up on gameday.

By Frank

November 16, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this

Perhaps the auburn fans that are complaining about the “lack of class” of coach Richt do not remember the kneel downs in the last couple of minutes of the game in auburn last year to keep from scoring again against the Tigers.

By tjs

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

Bugger UGA, and their “bush league” coach…By the way are there no running backs in GA, how did that NJ refugee get in your backfield ???

pghman

By Cuz

November 16, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

Our New Jersey refugee decided that if he wanted to go to the NFL he needed to go to the hallowed fields of Sanford Stadium. That and he always wanted to try grits.

By AltamahaDawg

November 16, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

Although I think James Brown did wear black once, which of cource, classifies him as a thug.

Lee, are you saying he does not properly represent the citizens of Georgia??

By trayj

November 16, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

I was there last week and it wasn’t just the Players getting hyped. It was the fans too. White and Black kids dancing to music they obliviously liked. I’m a UGA grad in his early 30’s and when I was there I could only wished to have partied like that during a win. But we didn’t have a great coach like Mark Richt, so I say Soulja Boy all those teams that come “between the hedges” and do it with class.
Go Dawgs!!

By CMR & DA BOYZ

November 16, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

Sorry that the wine and cheese crowd is offended. It was never the intention to let the game get in the way of a good tailgate. Can’t recall Beethoven and Mozart being played prominently but…… you tailgaters might remember otherwise ….. or is even Mozart too offensive to you? Now, carry on, back to your tailgate, let the rest of us worry about having fun at a game. Imagine that. FUN AT A GAME BEING PLAYED BY TEENAGERS AND YOUNG MEN!

By Joe

November 16, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

ITS JUST THE BEAT!!!!!!

I bet if this was a rock song playing nobody would say anything about it!

By Joe

November 16, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

ITS JUST THE BEAT!!!!!!

I bet if this was a rock song playing nobody would say anything about it!

By Johnny Blaze

November 16, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

As a football coach myself, I like Coach Richt’s approach to his young. It’s never fun when you loose, so I guess that’s why some are offended. GO DAWGS!!!

By Johnny Blaze

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

As a football coach myself, I like Coach Richt’s approach to his young team. It’s never fun when you loose, so I guess that’s why some are offended. GO DAWGS!!!

By You know what...

November 16, 2007 12:00 PM | Link to this

UGA STILL SUCKS

By Heath

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

Hey Dawg 4 Life. The Soulja Boy song is disturbing. Look up superman, supersoaker and robobcop at urban dictionary.com. You will see.

By JGU

November 16, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

All the “antics” are starting to remind me of another team…The U or university of Miami. From stomping on the V at mid-field at Vanderbilt, to excessive celebration against UF to the dancing Soulja Boy, these “new” Bulldogs look an awful lot like the “old” thugs of Miami. You know Richt did attend the U, maybe some of that is coming out now.Never used to see this kind of behavior in a Richt coached team and they won, why now ?

By ATLMom

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

WOW! Are you serious? Urbandictionary.com is your source of reference for the Soulja Boy lyrics? Give me a break. Is that how you educate yourself on the urban vernacular? If so, that is really sad. I can go on that website and enter my definition of “Superman”, but that wouldn’t necessarily be the meaning behind his song! Let’s just keep it real: You don’t like rap, plain and simple. Whether it is Soulja Boy or any other rap artist. You just never thought you’d see the day when any of that “trash” would be played at one of your prized institutions.

I could go on, but I feel no need to educate all of the ignorant people on here about rap music and its translations. Remove those white robes and hoods and just enjoy the game!

By trayj

November 16, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

Well I was there and no LYRICS were played. Just the music! Sounds to me that some people have a definite agenda and they have forgotten that is was a GAME! Bottom-line, there was a GREAT ATMOSPHERE in the stadium and we’ve been needing one for a long time. Again great job DAWGS way to bring some needed excitement to a crowd begging for it!

G0 DAWGS!

By Tiger

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

After reading all these comments from these UGA hillbillies it still makes me proud to be an Auburn fan. Enjoy it now because the tables will be turned again and this same blog will be filled with the same hillbillies complaining about their woeful bulldogs. My year will be complete if Ga Tech beats you without the cute gimmicks ya’ll keep coming up with.

By trayj

November 16, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

AMEN! ATLMOM! I Couldn’t have said it any better! Hip Hop/Rap is cool as long as it states on the other side of town, but when it becomes mainstream and they have to listen to it, and even worst their kids enjoy it THE SKY IS FALLING. Almost reminds me of the movie CB4!
Sad commentary when those kids were only having fun, and you got these old farts banging out hate disguised as respect. I’m glad Coach Richt see’s it for what it really is. GO DAWGS!

By Dawgcrzy

November 16, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

Hey Tiger or War Eagle or whatever you are WAKE UP,your dreaming!

By Chicago Transit Authority

November 16, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this

Personally, we loved the Souljaboy song but since some of you stiff shirts have declared yourselves to be the entertainment czars for college football, here’s one we did a while back that you might not object to. We think that it expresses the sentiments of Georgia Bulldog fans everywhere.

Only the beginning of what I want to feel forever Only the beginning Only just the start…

By trayj

November 16, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

TIGER, At least you kept it real. You just mad cause you got beat. I can respect that but instead of hoping we lose to GT, you need to worry about losing to Bama. We’ll see yall next year and if you want payback….then do it on the field. Seeing how young our team is I doubt you can but at least you’ll get the chance.
Oh yeah Tiger fans I do wish you beat BAMA, and we won’t lose to that trade school by the Varsity!

Go Dawgs!

By Gen Neyland

November 16, 2007 1:25 PM | Link to this

Tiger

To turn the table implies one must make a change to the table set. Alas, the table cannot be turned for it has been nailed to the floor. Accept the meal that has been served, although it may be bitter and unkind to your taste, it’s the one on the table you’ll eat for another year…Fret not, it happens to us all.

Cuz

Cheddartown should know by now that your IQ triples my lowly 52…

By .

November 16, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

Stupid Rednecks

By Darrin "The Vent King"

November 16, 2007 1:33 PM | Link to this

Being a Gator fan, the loss to UGA was no fun, but the thing about Richt and his “tatics” is being way over-blown. I can understand the concern about a fight breaking out over that end-zone dance thing, but none did. No harm, no foul. Truth be told, and its hard for me to say this, I kind of admire what Richt is doing. Showing some spirit and getting his boys fired up by changing team colors is a good thing. Nothing else worked, so why not? It makes this FLA-GA rivarly fun for a change. It was kind of boring beating up on you puppies every year. Now you are worthy opponents and I can’t WAIT ‘til next year. So kudos UGA, you’ve arrived this year. Enjoy, cause next year, YOUR AZZ IS OURS!!

GO GATORS!!

By Jharveydawg

November 16, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

OK to those of you that think georgia is classless and completly out of control and that Richt has no contol over his team let me tell you this. They keep winning, they have fun, and they do what their coach asks of them so quit crying just because you can’t beat us, stop whining that we have no class, and just shut up and play some football. I’ve never heard of so many people for other teams b*** about how another team acts, the main point is they keep putting points on the board and winning games. GO DAWGS!!!!! Don’t stop doin what your doin!

By big o

November 16, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

to all auburn fans the can bite off the beverly hillbillies theme song “yall come black now ya hear”

By tjs

November 16, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this

Cuz if your NJ refugee was seeking the NFL via Sanford’s hallowed ground, UGA might not be the best place for him. I think Chas Trippi (from the all-white) SEC days is the only UGA alum in the NFL Hall of Fame. I also hear “Shady Mc Coy” of Pitt is the best freshman (red-shirts included) running back in the country….stay tuned

pghman

By dawgfan

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

They don’t even play the lyrics for Crank That at the game … whats the big deal. Don’t hear anyone making a stink about them playing and dancing to Back in Black last week …..

By A-ville Ranger

November 16, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this

Here’s what I’m for,the kids having fun and dancing.Coach Richt having morning practice so players can attend Swahili class((misspelled I’m sure).Music and events that reflect the diversity on the team.I just don’t think that song should be used.I’d bet there are many high energy hiphop songs with a better message.I don’t see how Richt goes from who he’s been to being ok with slammin hoes and b*** without losing part of himself..that goes for the whole program.Now I’m finished with the subject unless I change my mind…GO DAWGS.

By A-ville Ranger

November 16, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this

One amendment to my last post.I’m more than ok with moving practice for the african culture class,I’m proud of Richt for doing it.

By tjs

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

Ooops forgot Fran Tarkenton….In the future maybe Hines Ward & Champ Baily

pghman

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 16, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

I don’t know if anybody has mentioned Carlos Santana’s “BLACK MAGIC JERSEY” Got a black majic jersey and we’re gonna kick your a$$ tonight……

cuz, Moreno would be there for the grits AND sweet tea. Can’t forget the sweet tea.

By AltamahaDawg

November 16, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

tjs, making sence isnt really the issue for you in here is it?

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 16, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this

tjs, McCoy currently is. Moreno WILL BE by the end of the season. BTW, Herschel and T Davis are nominated for 2008. Good chance for both.

By tella

November 16, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

They don’t play the lyrics to the song, they never have, over the PA.

And Georgia isn’t the only team dancing on the sidelines to Soulja Boy during games. There was a blurb in this week’s SI about sideline/fan dancing to the song at NFL games this year; they called it the 2007 “Macarena.”

If you spend your life looking for reasons to be offended, you’ll find them. Whiners need to grow up and let the kids have their fun. (and old white women in their late 30s, like me)

By minookadawg

November 16, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this

Personally, I love it when opposing players or coaches are mad at UGA after or during the game. Successful programs have no need for sour grapes. If they take offense to something the other side has said/done, then they go out there, bust ‘em in the mouth and leave the field victorius! Got a problem with GA then shut up and beat GA!

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 16, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wish Richt would listen to/read the lyrics. I would think he would be in the PA box pushing people out of it

Since I haven’t been at Sanford since the last time Tech beat us… Please tell me they don’t play that during the game do they? Maybe the music but not the lyrics? Where’s Mike Adams super soakin his goat? I don’t think he would approve either.

By minookadawg

November 16, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

With all the heat over a little fun and dancing, ain’t anybody irritated with “Crazy Legs” Lundquist?

By gdawginkalamazoo

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

tella, sorry I didn’t see your post before I asked my question about playing that in the stadium. If UGA is playing the tune then I apologize to all the Tech fans about giving you a hard time regarding your Big Boi halftime show.

By Are YOU serious

November 16, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

To ATLMOM and trayj

I am a young black female and your comments are plain out ignorant to me. You know as well as I do what the lyrics to that song translate to (sexually explicit)!!! I don’t know that it is such a bad idea that readers reference urbandictionary.com — the definitions are not that off line with what “Soulja Boy” is rapping about. The dance is entertaining and if it gets the kids hype then “oh well - it is what it is”… But your blatant racist comment about white robes doesn’t make you sound any less ignorant then your counterparts. Just keeping it real!!!

By AltamahaDawg

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

hmm, remember back when this thing was a football blog. I guess I’ll see is some of the ladies downstairs want to talk about the game.

By Hitman

November 16, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

Sure, it’s all fun and games to the Dumb Nation.

Guess sportsmanship doesn’t matter if you are winning. Telling your team to deliberately get a penalty for what boils down to unsportsmanlike behavior — classy. Something to really focus on at the youth camps in the off season. “See here kids, sportsmanship is for losers — don’t matter none if ur winnin”.

You guys are right — win at all costs, sportsmanship doesn’t matter, graduating your athletes doesn’t matter — just win baby.

You guys are such a pathetic lot. You put all your eggs in the basket of college football in order to provide some validation for your school (or team, more likely) — trying ever so hard to escape that stamp of mediocrity that is in the form of a big “G”. You guys suck dnkey bll$.

By I-DOG

November 16, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

Carlos Santana:

Your just noticing that major college and pro sports are dominated by African Americans?

You might also be interested to know that disco is on the way out. Jimmy Carter is having a tough time dealing with the U.S. hostages in Iran and a young up and coming artist out of New Jersey named Bruce Springsteen is hoping that his new record titled “Born to Run” sells a few copies.

Keep those timely updates coming. This is great stuff!

By Cuz

November 16, 2007 5:01 PM | Link to this

Hey Alt, How many yards does Showtime Moreno get Say. I say over 150. Stafford passes for three touchdowns.

See I can still talk football.

Hey it is 5:00, time to start drinking.

By I-DOG

November 16, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

Altamaha:

Will we use Tony Wilson a little more this week? Is he back from injury. He was a big part of the gameplan in the first three games and it has tapered off a lot since then. It seems like he was such a physical blocker and punishing runner after the catch.

Jeremy Lomax is playing very well at DE. He seems very explosive and when this Sophmore gets a little more experience and consistancy, he will be tough for teams to deal with.

What is the deal with Dewberry? It seems like he plays OK, but not the playmaker yet that Ellerbe, Dent, and Currie are.

Should be a lot of offense this Saturday. Hopefully, our D can slow them down and keep them to 24 or less.

By having "fun" a stupid excuse

November 16, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

A 13 year old is punching a 10 year old as he runs home from the bus stop and when I told him to stop and asked what he’s doing he says “just having some fun”. It’s not even an answer, it’s an pathetic blanket excuse, I’m having fun, I’m emotional, I’m just being me all stupid. It’s a stupid excuse for a 13 year old. It’s even more stupid for someone in college and for a coach/leader of men, well he’s not a leader, he’s a classless puke! Hell, Ray Goff went 7 - 4, but at least I wasn’t ashamed.

By minookadawg

November 16, 2007 6:29 PM | Link to this

So much bitterness, too little time. Like it or not, no one succeeds in sports without a little athletic arrogance. Some call it confidence, some call it swagger. Some of ya’ll call it “classless”.I call it a sign of passion and pride. Poor little auburn, (CTT doesn’t even have enough class to address UGA players by name on weekly show,btw). Poor little UF. It’s CFB folks not the No Fun League!

By Cuz

November 16, 2007 6:49 PM | Link to this

Yo fun, go back to the flats and get ready for the Tarheels. Your comparison shows your ignorance. Until CMR gets in a fistfight with SOS, hope it gets on pay per view, your point is as idiotic as your name. Go sell stupid somewhere else, as you can see, we are all booked up here.

By Dawgbyte

November 16, 2007 7:39 PM | Link to this

Have you noticed that the overwhelming majority of folks that find fault with Richt and his motivation, are people who don’t even belong on this blog at all? And whose teams and coaches don’t have the cajones to do it themselves? Don’t they wish? Eat your hearts out and blabber on. Send us a postcard from the frozen north and the blue field.

By minookadawg

November 16, 2007 9:41 PM | Link to this

Cuz, I find it absolutely hilarious that Mr. …fun as an excuse… would even mention CMR and CRG in contrast to respective levels of class. 1a.CRG incited the worst altercation in the history of the UGA v GT “rivalry.” 1b.With UGA well ahead and less than a fistfull of minutes remaining in 4th qtr CRG had QB Zeier throw a touchdown pass and the benches cleared. AJC coined the contest “Footbrawl.” 2.CRG threatened to yank Terrell Davis’s scholarship from him b\c the young RB was not medically cleared to play when CRG needed his talents (SI article- circa 1998?). 3.CMR goes to predominantly run oriented play calling to avoid running up score vs opponents, whenever possible. It ain’t his fault that MS, AU, UF,etc get beaten down and stop tackling. 4.CMR offers scholarship to RB King. SR yr of HS, King breaks leg and teams begin withdrawing offers. Not CMR. RB King gave verbal and CMR believes that “ONCE A DAWG ALWAYS A DAWG!” And b\f this thought eludes me-How proud was …fun..excuse…when CRG’s boys were busy losing to Auburn, Ala, and giving up 50+ points to UF between the hedges at the hands of evil steve?!!!

By AltamahaDawg

November 16, 2007 10:06 PM | Link to this

Moreno-120, Brown around 50, unless he break off a long one.

Not sure about Wilsons status.

Fabris has always done a great job with those guys, big, undersized, fast guy, slow guy, sure to be a star or never heard of this guy. Hasnt ever mattered.

Dewberry may indeed have his time coming but what in the world happened to Millers time?

For some reason I just feel like Dawgs are going to give up ugly yards but not ugly points.

By AltamahaDawg

November 16, 2007 10:29 PM | Link to this

Oh paleez, did you ever see thatthat UGA/GT game? That was a close game till about halfway into the forth quarter. Uga scores a comfortable TD, and then Tech proceeds to toss an interception on maybe thier fisrt play from scrimage that our backup wasnt even ready to go in. As I recall our TE was completely unguarded, standing in the back of the endzone so long he almost fell asleep. Hardly some trick play. That was hardly some rub it in you face TD pass. Even to consider that running up the score (and was FAR FAR from the margins we see all the time) thats quite a stretch to call it “inciting an altercation”. Tech knew damn well EZ was still in and throwing the ball and they just Flat out didn’t even try to defend it. And they were the ones the ref deemed at fault for the fracus, and penalized for it. Also there was every indication that this might have been EZ very last game for us, and I beleive very many dawg fans, including myself thought it was a show of gratitude to leave him in as long as possible. I’ve never understood why any self respecting UGA fan would take pleasure at trashing Coach Goff because his tenue didnt turn as as well as we would have liked.

By AltamahaDawg

November 16, 2007 10:37 PM | Link to this

Having fun would also not be a very good excuse for runnning over kittens, or burning down somebodies house……was there some point to that?

Having fun is a pretty good excuse when doing fun things though.

By min

November 16, 2007 10:40 PM | Link to this

Altdog, don’t put words in my mouth. Never called it a trick play. However, with game in hand, what do u expect, when you bring EZ back onto field and YES RUN UP SCORE. Wow, EZ leaves with “show of gratitude”. At what expense? Why trash CRG? Get out from behind your keyboard and get some input from former CRG players.

By minookadawg

November 16, 2007 11:05 PM | Link to this

Altdog, CRG may have been a vaulable assistant to the greatest, Mr. Vince Dooley, but as head coach, he nearly crippled the UGA FB Program. It took phenomenal recruiting by coach R Garner and CMR predecessor CJD just to bring UGA back to respectability. In same situation, CMR would have ordered QB to either take a knee or give ball to 2nd or 3rd string FB. Regardless of coverage (or lack thereof), a CMR coached QB would never even flirt with trowing a pass, given situation. Yet, all these bitter “fans” want to call out CMR and question HIS Class?

By AltamahaDawg

November 16, 2007 11:20 PM | Link to this

Well then you must expect about 75 fight a year to break out in college football.

At what expence? I dont know. What expence? I wouldnt think that a coaches top prority wouldnt be to try to figure out the “mood” of the other team in deciding who he has in the game at the time. BTW he wasnt tha OC, he didn’t call the pass play. I remember it like yesterday. The media had spent the week talking about UGA having no chance, and Bob Griese’ had spent the entire game predicting how tech was going to win. We didnt even have that game secured till real late and as I recall ended up winning by Maybe 15 points, all scored late. If you knew what you were talking about, the backup had just grabbed a ball to start warming up, when Tech decided they really didnt want to play offence anymore, EZ standing there ready to go, his back-up over behind the bench helmet off. Maybe he should have gone and asked ABC if they could just stop the game a few minutes, so that he didn’t offend any of the tech guys.

Get some input huh? Like read some article in sports illustrated? No thanks, I’ve met the man a few times, had some business dealings with him, and talked at length to folks who personally know him better than anyone.

I dont care if you think he treated his player poorly, (I’m sure there is not a coach in the world that doesnt have some ex player with a grudge) your point was he incited a fight in that game, and I was pointing out how factually incorrect you are.

By minookadawg

November 16, 2007 11:23 PM | Link to this

Altdog, who is we? It might be we can disagree, but it’ll never be applicable to “…Goff’s tenue (tenure, as we… right?), ….? His tenue, sorry tenure, turned out exactly as I wanted it—-HIS BUTT GONE! How many SEC titles did CRG win? The same amount as me-000000000000000000000!What’s that? 0000000000000! Wow, great coach b/c his teams rarely received unsportsmanlike penalties. All of Dawg Nation rejoice for CRG’s nice guys! No thanks. I’ll take CMR and his warriors as Dawgs that I’d go to battle with, if only I had some talent!!!!! And Yes CRG RAN UP SCORE! Maybe he was feeling the heat of a mediocre tenue (tenure!)

By minookadawg

November 16, 2007 11:26 PM | Link to this

altadog, CRG says,”Come home son, you’re late for curfew!”

By minookadawg

November 16, 2007 11:44 PM | Link to this

?oops

By minookadawg

November 17, 2007 12:02 AM | Link to this

So let’s get this straight (that last word probably causes problems for you, but it’s ok) As a DAWG fan, u don’t care when players are forced to play against doctor’s wishes or lose their scholarship??? Who puts that smile on your face when UGA defeats FLA, AU, GT, etc?!!!The players who make it happen on the field. And u don’t care about a man held hostage by his lunatic coach, Ray G,?? I’m embarrassed that TD was treated that poorly @ UGA!! Win @ any cost? Not @ the expense of your warriors. Sean Bailey wanted to play last season. CMR realized SB could play, but would have been 75% of himself last yr, so he was redshirted. Why? B/c SB deserved to start his SR season @ 100%!! YES CRG incited that fight! YES I watched it!! I had the Footbrawl article plastered to my bedroom wall. AJC vault says, altadog, read me!!!”

By MtnDawg

November 17, 2007 12:13 AM | Link to this

NASCARFAN … Stuff it up your tailpipe. I’m white,over 35,I was at UGA in the early 70’s. I love the music and when the song starts my wife and I both start jumping. Just not getting quite as high as we used to.

Race my a$$. Dont try to start that s!it here.

People that dont like the music are just too uptight.

Get over it.

By MR

November 17, 2007 12:15 AM | Link to this

Well, the boys at THUGA finally win a couple of games and “look out, we’re going to win a conference championship”. Not hardly….All of this talk reminds me of the 20 YEARS that the THUGA HURRICANES went without an SEC Championship (1982-2002). And the 4 unsportsmanlike penalties should not have been called….right? It’s actually funny because these same dumba**es were crying when THUGA got spanked by TN a few weeks ago…. Nice to see Richt endorsing the “Superman that hoe”….nice message for the kids attending the games….next up, a bench clearing brawl with Kentucky where the THUGA players start kicking and yanking helmets off….UGA football at it’s finest….

By minookadawg

November 17, 2007 12:24 AM | Link to this

Nice butting heads with you, alta. All I gotta do to get the last word in, is to stay up later than u. GO DAWGS and YOU’RE WRONG!!!!!!!

By minookadawg

November 17, 2007 12:34 AM | Link to this

MR, What? I’m starting to believe that altadog has multiple personalities and I’m arguing with all of them! Whatever, man. I gotta get some sleep b/c UGA v Kentucky starts in ten minutes.

By minookadawg

November 17, 2007 2:46 AM | Link to this

Leave me alone, Bob Griese, with your UGA can’t beat GT crap. I’m trying to sleep. Quit making me read the crap alta/atl?dog writes on this blog. The more I see, the more I realize, I HATE ALTAD”AWG”!!!!(And all of his/her split personalities!!)

By illinoisdawg

November 17, 2007 2:54 AM | Link to this

D@$N you, Bob Griese!!!!!

By zook'saltadawg

November 17, 2007 3:01 AM | Link to this

Yo Griese, fuggidabout it!!! ARod, Griese, Arod 27.5 4 10. YO!! GO GA????

By AltamahaDawg

November 17, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

If by “butting heads” you mean I make a logical point, walk away, and leave you standing there ranting for 3 more hours, finally losing your mind accusing me of ghost bashing UGA, then yes, it was nice.

By Cuz

November 17, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

And folks call me psychotic. Looks like I have company. Hey gang, medication works for me, try some.

Dawgs 45 Cats 21.

By Gen Neyland

November 17, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

Today will be the Tennessee Volunteer’s Seniors last game at Neyland North. TO DATE, they have a four year record from 2004-2007 of 12-6 in the SEC East, with 2 to play in 2007. They hold a 3-1 advantage against the Dawgs, 3-1 over SC, 3-0 over Kentucky ( 1 to play ), 2-1 on Vandy ( 1 to play ), and 1-3 against UF…They also are 1-1 in bowl games, 0-1 in SECCG with loss to AU in 2004, 38-28…their overall record TO DATE is 32-16 with HOPEFULLY, 4 to play and win in 2007…Thanks Seniors, and Go Vols

By Cuz

November 17, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

Oh darn, Courso just picked us to win. Quick get me a chicken and some doobie dust, gotta get the voodoo working to beat back the curse.

By Cuz

November 17, 2007 11:35 AM | Link to this

Gen Neyland, hats off to you my friend, hope you and your bride are well. I will wish you luck because we had the chance to control our destiny and we lost that chance on the checkerboard.

I know you are pulling for us over Kentucky and I appreciate your support. I wish more “enemy” blawgers showed your class.

Go Dawgs beat dem Cats!!!!

By Gen Neyland

November 17, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

Cuz

You know who I picked to win the East. As of this writing, it’s still undecided with the factors looming large. I would love to have the Vols win it, but if they don’t, then my original pick will…Let us once again hope and pray for an injury free weekend, friends and foes alike…

By Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker

November 17, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this

I’ve got a great idea for an End Zone celebration after First TD with GT!

CMR should have his team plus himself wear nothing but thin JOCKS…Afterall, DAWGS do love Bones and licking Butts right?!!!

GOOOO DAWGS…..SIC Em!!!

By St. Bernard

November 17, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

Looks like the old dawgs are back. I hope they wake up soon!

By Cuz

November 17, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

Looks like the new Dawgs are back. Pound em, pound em.

By Cuz

November 17, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

another great one by showtime…

By Cuz

November 17, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

Dawgs win, next stop, Chanistan.

By O Dawg

November 17, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

Whew! Close one. Great job by the running game and defense. Let’s just hope that Vandy can hold on and beat UT.

By crystal

November 20, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

You auburn fans are so jealous. The look of shock on your faces at the game said it all. Go get a life and try to decide if you mascot is a eagle or a little tiger with a cute name!

By Hey IDIOTS

November 20, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

THE DON’T PLAY THE EFFING LYRICS YOU JEALOUS NERD AND BARNER MORONS Go cry about something else losers.

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