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By Hoopergdawg

November 21, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

Condolences to the Cochran family and thanks Buck for being a DGD. Dawg Nation will miss you.

By Spike

November 21, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

Damn Good Dawg. Keep the Faith.

By Eric C.

November 21, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Wow…truly humbling. I’m glad Price was able to witness (at least part of) one of the most memorable seasons in UGA football. My condolences to Price’s close friends and family.

By puppydawg

November 21, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

Damn good dawg!

By dc dawg

November 21, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this

I’m thankful for Mark Richt’s new enthusiasm and the bulldogs new attitude. I’m thankful for Knowshown’s motor and how it rubs off on the team. I’m very thankful for what Kentucky is going to do on Saturday and how 5 teams ahead of us are going to lose…

By Spanky

November 21, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

I think that Cuz summed it up the best…”God rest you Buck and save me a seat. I will see you in the bye and bye.”……Amen, my brother,..Amen!

By Big Dawg

November 21, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

Thanks Chip for this one last tribute to Buck. Its funny how you can become close friends with someone you never met, but he was that kind of person. He loved life, the Georgia Bulldogs and college football in general. I enjoyed talking to him through these blogs as well as over the phone the last year and a half and I have an empty place in my heart. Once again Thanks Chip and may our Father God and our Lord and Savior hold him in their loving arms forevermore.

By gadawg59

November 21, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

My prayers go to Buck’s family and friends. I always enjoyed reading his comments. You are in a far better place now. We all need to realize that football is just part of our lives even though it sometimes consumes most of our thoughts and energy. I am thankful for being part of the Bulldawg Nation. Go Dawgs

By NASCARfan

November 21, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

I haven’t been on this blog long enough to really know Buck in the NW as well as I wish I could have.

But he’s been a defender of mine for this year, since I began blogging, even when we disagreed. We always had a mutual agreement that Stafford and only Stafford should be the Dawgs starting QB.

I hope his family is doing well during this time, because I know Buck is finally doing fine. He’s up there right now talking to Charlie Trippi about the Single Wing, I know it.

And I don’t know what will be on his tombstone, or if he will even have one, but I hope it reads something like this:

Price “Buck” Cochran

A Bulldog born, a Bulldog bred

Here he lies, a Bulldog dead

By the Grace of God, a Damn Good Dawg

Now boys, go out and and do your best for our friend Buck in the NW!!!

Go Dawgs!

By La Jolla Dawg

November 21, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

What a nice blog Chip. May Buck rest in peace.

I am most thankful that this current crop of bulldog players did not give up. I am thankful that they are one win away from having an absolutely stellar season. Go DAWGS!!!!!!

By Exley DAWG

November 21, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

DGD!

By War Eagle

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

Thanks cuz for giving me Buck`s telephone number, we had several conservations, the last being before UGA took it to Auburn. One night I was talking to Buck and he said” War Eagle wait just a minute while I get some oxygen”, it brings tears to your eyes for the courage, just to speak to a friend. God Bless Buck and Family, _Life is so precious..

By dogsontop

November 21, 2007 5:20 PM | Link to this

…he will be sprinkling sugar down soon…

By Big Dawg

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

NASCARfan

Buck was a big Nascar fan as well and he pulled for Jeff Gordon. As for a tombstone he will not have one as he has requested cremation with his ashes being spread in Jacksonville. Yes he was a Good Dawg and he is with the Father and Jesus now looking down on all of us.

Go Dawgs

By Top Dawg

November 21, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this

As for the blog, I am thankful for having a Christian leader of our team like Coach Mark Richt. May God bless the Cochrans in their loss, and may God bless each of you reading this blog. (I always enjoyed “Buck from the NW’s” comments.)

By the way, what was the NW about? I always assumed he was from Seattle or something. Does anyone know?

Go Dawgs!!!

By A-ville Ranger

November 21, 2007 6:07 PM | Link to this

This is sad news,Buck(Price) was somebody you could always count on to be civil and positive,he’ll be missed.

By Dark Corner Dawg

November 21, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this

My thoughts and prayers to Buck and his Family. Let the Dawgs win one for Buck! Damn Good DAWG!!!!

By NASCARfan

November 21, 2007 6:17 PM | Link to this

Big Dawg,

I know he was a big Gordon guy (so am I). In the very few blogs or columns written on the subject this last year, we’ve had the chance to talk. He was actually really excited about Junior becoming Gordon’s new partner.

And him and I also shared a distaste for the (unfortunately) current Champion, the punk Jimmy Johnson.

I wish we could have talked more about NASCAR, because I think he and I could have connected even more on that.

Cuz, I know you’re out there and I know you’re mourning your friend. As well as to his family, I send my condolences out to you. You’ve lost a good friend and I know how hard that is. I’m sorry.

By Beach Dawg

November 21, 2007 6:24 PM | Link to this

Chip, tried to look at the pictures on the link you referenced but was told out of date. You got a better one?

By pj

November 21, 2007 6:31 PM | Link to this

Hey, I would love to go to that link but it says “no longer available”…

By GWJ

November 21, 2007 6:34 PM | Link to this

I am thankful for my 6 year old son, who has not missed a Georgia home game since he was 3. He attended his first Ga-Fla game (my 37th)this year. After the game, I promised him that he would NEVER miss another Ga-Fla game as long as Daddy was “breathing”. Of course, we will be at “Grunt” field on Saturday trying to complete the sweep of Florida, Auburn and Tech. Go Dogs!!

By Bob

November 21, 2007 6:35 PM | Link to this

I am so glad Buck got to see the win in Jax. I agree, he was a voice of sanity on this blog, despite being a passionate Dawg. God Bless him and his family.

By Hunk Erdown

November 21, 2007 6:54 PM | Link to this

Don’t guess I’ll ever watch Stafford play without thinking of Buck. He’s probably up there getting a tour business put together so he can show us all around when we catch up with him. Maybe his reptile relative will stop by and visit us here on the blog from time to time. I’ll miss you Buck and I’ll try to make sure that no one comes around here taking the name of Stafford in vain.

By RxDawg

November 21, 2007 6:56 PM | Link to this

OMG….rest in peace Buck. Its very strange how some internet blogger passes away and I feel like I lost a family member. I’m very glad you got to see the UF game, and I’m glad that it was one to remember! Rest well Ol’ friend and we’ll see if we can win a suger bowl for ya =)

By Gen Neyland

November 21, 2007 7:11 PM | Link to this

Buck Cochran’s words on these blogs will be missed, but not forgotten. He was true to his Dawgs, never once do I remember him calling for the firing of Asst coaches or the HC…He did feel CMR should have used Caleb King this year, as most of you concured…He had his opinion and didn’t mind standing behind it.

I use to call Buck in the later evening hours ,ET, which put him early evening, PT…We’d chat about whatever he wanted to. I asked him about family, he’d tell me his stories of how he became interested in the tour guide business and how much he loved meeting people… Mostly, we’d talk football, not just UGA, but football.

He never fudged on the reality of his situation, never complained of a raw deal. He mentioned he had had a good life and was ready to meet his Maker. His faith sustained him throughout.

The last few days he was able to spend in his apartment, he watched the UGA-UF game repeatedly. I would like to take this opportunity to express my personal gratitude to his Church for assisting him in getting to JAX. They bore a load of Buck’s trip…His Reptile Relative family, Hal and Dee, made sure his trip to JAX would be comfortable and enjoyable.

Knowing Buck for just a brief moment of our lives has made us all richer. Rest well, Buck…

By quaildawg

November 21, 2007 7:19 PM | Link to this

I am thankful for men of character like Price Cochran. God Bless you and those who you have touched and influenced.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

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

Buck was truly a class act and a old school blogger. I have often mentioned of the days when we paid thirty dolaars to be a member of the AJC and Buck was one of those original bloggers. I never had the chance to truly bond and build a relationship like several fellow bloggers here had, and that is my loss. Thnak god that one day we will have that chance.

My heart felt condolences to Buck in the NW’s family. I know he is in a better place and will have a hella-uva seat this Saturday with Erk and Grizzard!

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving my fellow bloggers!

By A-ville Ranger

November 21, 2007 7:26 PM | Link to this

Buck mentioned meeting up in Jcksonville last month adding that it would probably be his last trip there.I didn’t know what he meant,maybe I should have.My dad died last year and I went to the game with a brother I hadn’t seen since the funeral.After learning from my brother he’d have to be at work because of an emergency on monday I thought about it most of that week before letting Buck (Price) know I wouldn’t have time to get together.I wish I’d known his condition I would have made time, I know my brother would have understood.I’m not unfailingly possitive like Price was,as my dad used to say it takes all kinds I do know this world would be a colder place if not for his type,I’ll say again, he’ll be missed.

By Hunk Erdown

November 21, 2007 7:31 PM | Link to this

“Blessed are they which die in the Lord… that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”

One thing a lot of us can learn from Buck is that it is possible to disagree and still continue to be civil with one another.

By 1eyedJack

November 21, 2007 7:34 PM | Link to this

Godspeed Buck, you were a Damn Good Dawg!!! We’ll miss you on these pages.

By NCT

November 21, 2007 7:39 PM | Link to this

A fitting tribute, Chip, to a DGD.

For those who might be having trouble with copying and pasting the URL for the slide show, the period at the end is not part of the URL. It should be simply

http://www.shockwave.com/contentPlay/photojam4.jsp?doc=8370657/1193787051681_403

By Cuz

November 21, 2007 7:41 PM | Link to this

Anyone that would like to see the photo jam of Buck at the Party, send me an e-mail with Buck and Party. I will send the photo jam to you. I would like to warn you. Knowing what we know, that Buck burned at least a month of his life to do this, it is emotional. But is is awesome. I have been unable to post since the eulogy I posted that Chip re-printed. I will be back soon, but right now I am a little out of sorts. Anyone that would like to see Buck at the Party e-mail me at emrbg@aol.com . I will send it to you, if this does not get you fired up, go to the Tech blog for free pizza and a coke.

Thanks Chip, I never thought you would do this for my friend. I am very humbly grateful. God bless Buck Cochran, he is free of pain and telling Erk all about this Stafford kid.

By NCT

November 21, 2007 7:42 PM | Link to this

Fitting tribut to a DGD. Thanks, Chip.

For those having trouble with the URL, cut-and-paste it without the final period.

It should be:

http://www.shockwave.com/contentPlay/photojam4.jsp?doc=8370657/1193787051681_403

By Cuz

November 21, 2007 7:54 PM | Link to this

NCT, it works, I just tried it. What many of you will not know is that Buck had seats in the nosebleed section. When he showed up in a wheelchair, the staff said wait a minute. The grabed a person working the game and said, put him in the disabled section. Those are the seats you see Buck in. Down on the field watching like he was on the sidelines. He raved on the staff at the Gatorbowl for taking care of him. Much props to those who cared to take care of my friend. You have no idea the impact you made.

By ConyersDawg

November 21, 2007 7:56 PM | Link to this

I haven’t blogged on here in a long time but as a few of you have posted, I had a friendship with Buck via email too.

It was always great to hear from Buck and pray with Buck.

Chip, your a good man for dedicating this blog to NorthWest.

I just found today that I got tickets to the SEC Champ. game so hopefully the dawgs will make it it and I will be thinking of Buck.

By My View

November 21, 2007 8:00 PM | Link to this

When I first started reading this post, I was thinking “where is Chip going w/ this”. Now that I am done, I have a little more faith in people. That was a wonderful gesture. May Buck from the NW rest in peace.

By Mikey

November 21, 2007 8:55 PM | Link to this

There’s nothing that I can add except I hope someone takes a little bit of his ashes and they make it to Sanford Stadium….

RIP, Price- you truly are a Damn Good Dawg. I salute you.

By LimeyDawg

November 21, 2007 10:02 PM | Link to this

This is truly humbling. I lurk here and have read Bucks comments. His impact on so many is inspiring, to say the least. I didn’t know him, but I see in the affection felt for him that he touched a great many lives. For that, I have to say “thanks” for embodying all that it means to be a true Dawg. On Saturday, I’ll have “Buck” scrawled on my hat as I watch the Dawgs take care of business in Atl. Wouldn’t it be a sight for him as he watches from above to see his name on the hats of the Dawg nation?

Rest in peace, Buck. Keep the faith. The Dawgs can never have too many angels looking down upon them.

By Buck in theNW

November 21, 2007 10:19 PM | Link to this

I’m Buck’s reptile cousin in Jacksonville. I wish to thank each of you for the friendship you extended to Buck over the web. We would talk almost every night since he learned last winter of the terminal nature of his illness. He would often mentioned your blogger names in our conversations and I just marveled at the number of friends he had developed by the web. A little background you may not know. His mother and mine were sisters and we were both born in Douglas, Ga. His family moved to Jax, Fl. before mine did. We would travel to Jax and attend the GA.-Fla. game in the early 50’s (Bob Woodruff & Wally Butts, era) and stay with Buck’s family. At that time, he was a staunch GATOR and I was a true DAWG. It wasn’t until we graduated from H.S. and I attended UF and he went to UGA that we changed our loyalties. May God bless each of you. Hal Taylor

By shane

November 21, 2007 10:38 PM | Link to this

chip,thanks for this tribute to buck.i respected buck a great deal and his courage should be a lesson to us all.i did not know buck personally,but i have been greatly blessed to know him through your blogs.i hope god will bless and comfort buck’s family in their time of trial.it would be great if you could let young stafford know what a supporter he had in buck.

By SamoanDawg

November 21, 2007 10:57 PM | Link to this

Wow, this is awesome. It’s amazing how much brada Buck touched some of us. I remembered the first time Buck came on the blog. We exchanged some geography in Seattle, where I once lived… small world. We will truly missed you bra. We will someday root together for our beloved dawgs and sports in general. Rest in Peace bra. Aloha oe… Love ya.

Cuz, thanks for email-ing the latest on our brada. Chip, thank you also for dedicating this blog to Buck.

Lets go guys, I’m fired up. Lets root and holler loud for our buddy.

sic’em!

By NASCARfan

November 21, 2007 11:30 PM | Link to this

To Buck’s Gator Cousin,

I’m truly sorry for your loss, Sir. He looked very happy in those pictures, and I’m glad he got to spend his last Cocktail Party happy and maybe getting in some good natured ribbing at your expense.

I only wish that I started blogging earlier and had become a founding member of the FOC with he, Cuz, Altamaha, Hunker Down, and the others. And I also wish he and I could have talked some NASCAR shop, because of all the Dawg fans here, he really got NASCAR and how it is the great American sport.

Take it to heart that your cousin touched many lives of people he never met simply because he was a gracious member of the Bulldog Nation.

And Buck’s Reptile Cousin… remember one thing: It doesn’t matter if he was a Gator fan early in life. Remember, we’re not born perfect. We attend the University of Georgia and emerge perfect as a died in the wool graduate and lifetime member of the Bulldog Nation.

To echo what others have said, I know he’s up there right now preparing a great tailgate for all of us.

Buck, we may not all arrive there at the same time (some will arrive later than others, and some may arrive before they are ready), but always remember to keep the Terrapin on ice and the charcoal hot. And I take my steak medium with a baked sweet potato and an ear of white corn.

By Hunk Erdown

November 21, 2007 11:54 PM | Link to this

Hal-

We hope you’ll come back and spend more time with us. Buck was a special blogger among the regulars here. He used to drive me absolutely nuts with his feelings on Stafford. It was almost like Buck himself drove Stafford out to Athens and convinced him to become a Bulldog. When Stafford did something good in a game, Buck was quick with the “I-told-you-so” posts. There is no way in Hell I thought we would beat Florida this year, but now I understand why… Fla didn’t stand a chance with Buck in the stands pulling for Stafford and the Dawgs. I can only imagine that it made it easier for Buck to let go of this brittle thread we call life, after “willing” the Dawgs to victory in Jax. I know that Buck had looked forward to his trip to Jax and it appears thru the video that you made his trip as comfortable as he could have had it. It truly puts a smile on my face to know that ole Buck got to witness a dream come true right before his very eyes, in his last days here on earth. God bless and keep you and your family.

By jmonroe35

November 22, 2007 12:41 AM | Link to this

Chip,

Please make sure the AJC prints the information regarding the dawg walk before the GT game. It will take place at gate 10 at BDS at 1:40.

By TybeeDawg

November 22, 2007 12:47 AM | Link to this

A very nice tribute Chip. I havent been on the blog as long as some but I really enjoyed Buck’s knowledge and passion for the Dawgs. Cuz please accept my condolences for the loss of your friend and also to the Cochran family and friends. God bless you all.

By UpstateSC

November 22, 2007 12:55 AM | Link to this

Sorry guys, didn’t get on the web till late. May God bless Buck and and give him a fine seat in His Kingdom. To his family and friends, I am sorry for your loss. I pray for your comfort in your time of need. Cuz, I am sorry for your loss as I know you were very close to Buck and very diligent in keeping us all informed of his situation.

My greatest of thanks to you Chip for taking the time to dedicate this particular blog to Buck Cochran. It not only shows your human decency, but proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are deserving of the title of a DGD.

RIP Buck and tell Lewis I still miss his humorous writings.

By MadMerf

November 22, 2007 1:02 AM | Link to this

May God bless NorthwestDawg! That’s what we called him when I began blogging two years ago. I’ve never considered myself amongst the “regulars” but there was a time (when I had time) when I read the blogs every single day.

Though I rarely posted, I could easily identify the one constant on the Bulldog beat blog, as well as Bill’s blawg, and that was Buck Cochran of the NW!

Long working hours in recent times have deprived me of daily reading, and that is exactly how I feel today, deprived. I knew Buck was battling cancer that was accelerating, but like many of you I didn’t realize the severity of the situation.

My last interaction with Buck was before the game in Jax. When he announced that he was attending the “party”, I felt good about our chances, and all during the game I thought of him. What a thrill it must’ve been to see “his boy” engineer such a monumental win on a glorious day.

Upon returning to the blog just a couple days ago, I was devastated to learn about the unfortunate events leading up to this truly sad day. I asked Cuz to e-mail me about the details, and he not only sent me the crushing news, but he added a highly emotional tribute to our fallen comrade that has left me numb for days.

Cuz, if you are reading this, thank you for that theraputic session, and I will return an e-mail soon.

Bulldog Nation has lost a hero, a real supporter who stood by his morals. And in this day and age when there are so few like him, he has taught us that courage and perseverance can earn a well-deserved dedication. Thanks Chip.

There is a huge void in the blog today, a hidden treasure that will never be forgotten. And since I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye, let me take this opportunity to say: Fare thee well old friend, we will miss you, and may you find peace in heaven, Buck Cochran.

By bigdawg45

November 22, 2007 4:01 AM | Link to this

I had known Buck in high school, but had no contact with him since early sixties. I was not aware of his avid support of the Dawgs until I met a relative of his within the last few years. Having also attended UGA, I, too, am a big fan and am extremely glad that Buck got to attend the great Ga/Fla game, thanks to Jim D., and see the Dawgs win. I know that God has prepared a place for him and I’m pretty sure that Buck has convinced God to let that place have a perfect view of Sanford Stadium. God Bless you, Buck.

By old timer

November 22, 2007 5:51 AM | Link to this

Buck,GODspeed.ITs people like you that makes me proud to be a DAWG.Positive blogs.Tell it like it is.The party in Jax. was great. Ienjoyed seeing what a great person you were.May GOD bless everyone who came across you and read your blogs.You were a true DAWG. Thanks for letting me know you even tho I never met you in this life.

By 3volpaul

November 22, 2007 7:51 AM | Link to this

Godspeed, Buck! If you beloved Dawgs give anything other than a repeat of the lst half against Tenn, you’ll be smiling as they roll thru GT! We’ll be in Lexington trying (“tryin”) to dispatch the Cats as the Dawgs did! Win or lose, always remember, its the journey!

By Masovitch

November 22, 2007 7:59 AM | Link to this

For me, Buck represented the gold standard of what being a fan and a blogger should be. I will miss you. My condolances to your family and friends. DGD!

By the ritz blitz

November 22, 2007 8:28 AM | Link to this

Buck, From one blogger to another you will be miss. God rest your soul. the blitz

By BigNCDawg

November 22, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

Cuz, my email is not working correctly at this time but I would love to see the Buck jam. When I get it up and running I will send you an email.

In the mean time, let’s crush the bugs for Buck.

Let’s also keep the Stacy family, in Alabama, in our prayers also.

By Dark Corner Dawg

November 22, 2007 8:54 AM | Link to this

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Today we all should be thankful for our families and friends and this great country that we live in. Dont you know that Buck is having his best Thanksgiving and he is still exicited about his beloved Dawgs for the upcoming game on Saturday.

By Big Dawg

November 22, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this

Fellow Dawgs I have that email that Buck’s friend shot in Jax and if you would like it just send me an e-mail and I would be more than Happy to share with you. My e-mail address is as follows:

danartcamp@yahoo.com

I wish you all a happy thanksgiving. May God Bless you all.

Go Dawgs

By 2N4YEARS

November 22, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this

Buck bleed Red&Black. Darn Good Dawg Fan!

By Big Dawg

November 22, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this

NASCARfan

That was something Buck and I shared as well and we would talk about the the different drivers and how they were doing. I also know that Buck had gotten a personally autographed by Jeff Gordon, Dawg hat which he got a lot of pleasure from. We also would be on the phone together during the games and he actually called me during the GA/FL game. Of course it was so loud we couldn’t hardly hear each other but it was still a great jesture on his part knowing how much I wanted to be at the game as well. As for this Saturday I hope the Dawgs take care of business.

Go Dawgs

By AltamahaDawg

November 22, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

It’s always easy to be a great BullDawg fan sitting somewhere in Dawgs country. The thing I think I’ll remember most about Buck is how he described being the ONLY person in the bar/resturant out there wearing a UGA hat, insisting that the rest of the place turn on the UGA game. I can see it now, everyone saying, “who the heck is that” eventually pulling for the red and black before the game is over.

By Don Schatz

November 22, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this

I had the privilege of being Buck’s pastor in Seattle. We occasionally sat at Starbucks and Buck would regale me with tales of his beloved UGA, and non-flattering tales of those reptiles (his word for Gators). Buck’s faith will always be an inspiration to me. He loved his Dawgs and loved and trusted his Lord even more. Buck, put in a good word for my floundering Ducks!

By ATLDawg272

November 22, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this

God Bless you Mr. Cochran. I’ve read countless posts on your behalf over the last few years and we have all lost a DGD. I will be thinking of you on Saturday.

By MountainDawg

November 22, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

I always enjoyed reading Buck’s comments. He’ll be truly missed by all true Dawg fans. My prayers are with his family.

By Buddy El

November 22, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

The prime difference in the 2007 and the 2006 DAWGS is Moreno. Without him we would not be as good as the 2006 team. However, if we put 11 Morenos on the field at the same time for all our games we would would now be 0-11. He is the difference but the others make the team jell.

By Chip Towers

November 22, 2007 11:20 AM | Link to this

I understand the link I put up was bad. Try this:

http://www.shockwave.com/contentPlay/photojam4.jsp?doc=8370657/1193787051681_403

By ARdawg

November 22, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

What a great tribute to a DGD. I’m thankful for that. Unfortunately for me I didn’t have a close relationship with Buck as other FOC but became email pen pals at the end of his journey. We volleyed blogs for the last couple of years and he was always a treat and an example of good decent people who loved football and the Georgia Bulldogs. The dignity and grace in which he accepted his end is truly an inspiration for us all. I am a much better man for knowing him.

You rest in peace my friend and go long, we’ll celebrate in the end zone.

By mdbatl

November 22, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

I’ve been reading this blog and posting occasionally for about 2 years now, and Buck’s posts were always among the ones I enjoyed reading most. I’ll definitely miss his posts and his voice of sanity during periods of chaos. God bless you and your family.

On the topic of thankfulness, I’m glad we at Georgia have such a quality man at the helm of our program. Coach Richt is, to be cliched, the epitome of class. At the same time, he knows how to push the buttons of this team and get them excited and jacked up to play each week, which in turn jacks up our fans. I hope he never leaves.

Lastly, thank you Chip for honoring Buck with this blog. Although we are of all different ages and backgrounds here, all hiding behind the veil of the internet, we are a little community none the less. That’s pretty cool.

Happy Thanksgiving y’all and BEAT TECH!

By Cuz

November 22, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this

I would like to take this moment to thank the AJC for giving us this forum. I have met some truly great friends through the blawg.

I would also like to thank all the people that have said such kind words about Buck. There were only two people like Buck in the whole world. He was both of them.

Thanks Chip for this column. It means alot to me and other friends and readers of Buck’s comments.

I would like to thank Vince Dooley for finding such a class act for a head coach. Coach Richt has embraced the concept of the Bulldawg Nation and he realizes his role is not just to win games, but to make better men.

I would like to thank the team for not giving up after the disaster on the checkerboard. You showed us you are true Dawgs all.

I would like to thank the Noble and Sacred Order of the FANS OF CHAN. Hopefully we can save CHAN’S job one more time after we beat the dawg out of them this Saturday.

And last and not least, I would like to thank my friend Buck Cochran for letting me be a small part of his life and making me a better man because of my knowing him. I will always remember you my friend, you lived your life with dignity and grace. Our loss is heaven’s gain. Save me a seat in that skybox, I will join you eventually.

By Mike T.

November 22, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

Big Motivation for win a on SATURDAY Will be the first time since 1982 that we beat Florida,Auburn and Tech in the same season.

1980 1981 1982 the first time that we beat all three in three consecutive seasons.

By Mike T.

November 22, 2007 2:39 PM | Link to this

Sorry about the last post about the three wins,I forgot what blog I was on,my condolences to Buck and his family.

May God Bless

By Humble Dawg

November 22, 2007 3:00 PM | Link to this

I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THE SAVING GRACE OF JESUS CHRIST, THE KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS AND THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A DAY COMING WHEN AT THE MENTION OF HIS NAME EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW AND EVERY TONGUE CONFESS THAT HE IS LORD OF ALL. CHIP THANKS FOR THIS BLOG. THIS CELEBRATION OF BUCK’S LIFE AND DEATH IS BEYOND THE ABILITY OF WORDS TO DESCRIBE. CUZ, YOU ARE A STUD DAWG AND INSPIRATION WITH YOUR LOVE FOR A FELLOW DAWG AND DAWG NATION.THANKS FOR EVERYONE WHO CAME ON THIS BLOG AND SHARED THEIR FAITH AND LOVE.IN THIS TRAGEDY THERE IS A GOLDEN LINING OF TRUE THANKSGIVING. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

By reality check

November 22, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

In the pictures on shockwave it was clear Buck was happy and at peace with the world and himself. I wish I had met him personally like some of you have, but at least we all had the benefit of getting to know him through what he wrote. He will be missed.

By Aladawg

November 22, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

Dear Buck up there in heaven,

Though we disagreed on Stafford’s progression, we both agreed that he was our QB no matter what. I sit here with tears saying God Bless you Buck you are in a better place where Gators and Dawgs exist in peace. God Bless you again. Aladawg

By Matthew Cafaro

November 22, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this

Hey y’all.

I wanted to take this moment to come back to the blog to profess my great sadness that one of the great Damn Good Dawgs is now watching the Dawgs with the Lord.

I left the blogs awhile ago because I got sick and tired of the ignorant faction that took over after the site went free.

Along with some of you, I was an original.

I paid for the service.

And yeah, I could be an ornary cuss quite willing to argue with everyone, but it was more civil than when the ignorant faction who would never pay got to do this for free and ruined the blogs.

So I left.

But not before I had the chance to have a few discusions with Buck in the NW.

He really was my favorite blogger here.

And even though I left and stopped blogging, I still read the blogs every day.

I really think it’s funny when people accuse random people of being me, as if only I was the ONLY person unhappy with Bobby Cox, or loved Michael Vick (not so much now).

Irregardless, Buck made the blogs more civil, and I have a feeling things will just get worse now that he’s not around any longer.

So, Buck, tread the soft paths my friend.

Enjoy the place where you are now, which I believe is heaven, where it’s always autumn and you and Lewis Grizzard can sit and discuss Matthew Stafford, Herschel Walker, and every bit of Bulldog minutiae until your heart is contented.

I know others have said it before me on this blog, but Buck, By the Grace of God, you were and still are a Damn Good Dawg, and you will be forever missed.

Thanks, y’all.

I’ll be reading.

By Lion King

November 22, 2007 6:30 PM | Link to this

My school ML King will kick som Valdosta Cat butt Friday night. My man Jarad Dorsey will run those silly crackers out of NorthGeorgia. They history, we the future. Here Kitty Kitty Kitty come an get you love

Now The Dawgs gonna whup that Urine Jacket tail on Saturday to.

By wayne

November 22, 2007 6:40 PM | Link to this

I would like to thank Vince Dooley for finding such a class act for a head coach.

Adams hired Richt. Dooley wanted to keep Donnan.

Rest in peace Buck. You’ll be missed by many.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

November 22, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this

Mike T,

No need to apologize about that post. Buck wouldn’t have it any other way. I don’t want to speak for the ones that were closest to Buck but I know he’s up in that big blue sky and he’s already devising the game plan on Saturday.

By Dostahawk

November 22, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this

Hey “Lion King”…..

We comin. Get ready to get HIT…over and over and over.

By Atlanta Gator

November 22, 2007 11:29 PM | Link to this

Of the many good folks on the AJC sports blogs, Buck was among the very best. Loyal, opinionated, well versed, and gentlemanly. We will not see his like again.

Godspeed, you old Dawg, from an admiring Gator.

By MadMerf

November 23, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

I am thankful to have a great coach who is a man of God and decency. I am thankful to the Dawg Nation for supporting the seniors during the Auburn game. I am truly thankful for the support and unity shown here for the late Price Cochran, including the ‘Nation, War Eagle, Gen Neyland, Atl Gator and others. I am also thankful to the many flamers who have shown the decency to avoid this blog, especially during UGA-Tech week. You know they are chomping at the bit to see another blog.

My condolences go out to the Cochran family, including Hal and Dee, Cuz, Gen Neyland, and others who were closest to him. Godspeed Buck, and go Dawgs!

By gdawginkalamazoo

November 23, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

cuz, nice tribute to Buck. Didn’t know you could be so eloquent.

Chip, awesome blog to a damn good dawg. Thanks. And thanks for the links to Buck’s trip. I didn’t need to shed any tears today but who couldn’t help it if you have been posting on here for any length of time and knew Buck. Buck’s support of Stafford was relentless and I will always think of him as Buck’s boy.

By So. GA. Dawg

November 23, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

Sorry I’m late to this blog,but I also enjoyed Buck’s comments. He will be greatly missed. Damn good Dawg!

By Ed

November 23, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

RIP, Buck in the NW. I’m glad you got to enjoy a sweet win over UF at the Cocktail Party before you left us. What a fitting way for a DGD to go.

By Tville Dawg

November 23, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

I remember a few posts but didn’t know Buck very well. Wish I had.

Buck obviously began his ascent into the hereafter by going to Jacksonville. His heavenly reward began that day. I notice that Buck was not without the G cap during the whole pictorial.

Here’s to a DGD. Rest in peace buck. Enjoy your front row seat in the ultimate sky box.

By PatB

November 23, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this

Although I’m no fan of football, I came to this site to read the dedication to Price and am so touched by all the tributes from his cyber friends.

My husband and I got to know Price through our church and he became a friend. Price was a real presence in our congregation. Whenever he volunteered to be a scripture reader he didn’t just read from the Bible - he memorized the whole passage and delivered it with a drama worthy of the stage. And after the service at coffee hour he preached the good news about football!

I’d like you all to know that Dick Lootens, who shot and produced the Photo Jam of Price’s trip has been an incredible support for Price. Besides making all the arrangements for the trip and accompanying him, Dick has spent countless hours ministering to Price’s needs as he became less able to care for himself.

I last spoke with Price on the phone last Thursday when he had been taken to the hospital. It seemed at first that he was going to rally one more time and be able to go back home to his apartment but his body was done and instead he went to his real home to be with God his Father. Touchdown!

By Gen Neyland

November 24, 2007 9:44 AM | Link to this

PatB

Buck spoke graciously and with deep appreciation for Dick Lootens. Thank you for mentioning him.

By godawg

November 25, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this

I just learned of NorthWestDawg’s passing from an email from Cuz. I told Buck he could change his handle all he wanted but he would always be NW to me. I am deeply saddened although I knew the severity of his condition. NW was a koolaid drinking supporter of Matt Stafford from the beginning and I’ll never watch Matt and not think of Buck. A DAMN GOOD DAWG and I’m gonna miss his passion and enthusiasm. Godspeed NorthWest!

By Dick in Seattle

November 26, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

Here is Buck’s obituary from the Seattle papers.

Price “Buck” Cochran

Born in Savannah, GA on Aug. 5, 1942, he was called home to heaven on Nov. 20, 2007. He attended the University of Georgia and was a proud supporter of the Bulldogs Football Team. He moved to Seattle in 1999 and started a walking tour named “Stroll Seattle” and also worked with the cruise ships. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and asked that memorials be sent to Trinity at 1200 Tenth Ave. East, Seattle, WA 98102. Price’s memorial service will be held on Dec. 16, 2007 at Trinity. We will hold our regular Worship Service at 10 AM followed by a Fellowship Reception at 11:15 and Price’s Memorial Service at noon.

By Memphis Pat

December 1, 2007 1:09 AM | Link to this

Hey everybody - I just heard about Buck Cochron and did a google search that led me here. I had wondered what had happened to him. I knew him in Jax. I was not aware he had moved to Seattle, nor was I aware that he was a contributor here. I knew he was a UGA fan. What some of you may not know is that he was a pioneer in sports talk radio. He had a restaurant in downtown Jax about 1979 - 1980 I’m guessing. It was a sports bar/restaurant called The Pressbox (if memory serves correct) He did his sports talk show every afternoon from his restaurant and it was called “In The Pressbox.” I can still hear him saying “You are in the pressbox with Buck Cochran.” The whole concept was just a little before its time. Downtown Jax was absolutely deserted and empty after 5 pm in those days, talk radio was more or less in its infancy, his show was on a small all talk sunlight hours only station, WEXI (again, if memory serves correct), and all of this was before the concept of sports bars became popular, at least in Jacksonville. So the show, the restaurant, and even the radio station didn’t last long.

I think he later went into radio, either as an announcer or newsman on a more mainstream station. I recall him hosting a candidates debate in 1991. Buck got involved in politics and ran for the State Legislature in 1986, finishing 3rd in a 4 candidate Republican primary. That is sort of my last memory of him (although not the last time I saw or talked to him) He was leaving the vote counting at city hall after getting the losing results. He looked a little down in the dumps naturally, but he was being escorted down the hall by not one but two pretty good looking women who had their arms around him, and I did detect a wry smile there after all.

Sorry I had lost touch with him. We all went seperate ways. He was an interesting character and is surely missed. I’m glad he made it to the game, especially glad the Dogs won.