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By ConyersDawg

February 27, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

One look at Tenn. is all I have to say about Felton. Pearl has turned a dormant program around. We need to make a change and get a coach to infuse some excitement. Get the coach who Fl. was going to hire last year and used to be Fl’s head recruiter.

By J

February 27, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

I would like to see Damon get rid of Felton at seasons end.

By dawg frog

February 27, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

The AD should look at the money they have available to pay a coach (should be able to outbid any other school in the country), the talent in state, the new practice facility, and the quality of the school. This should probably answer the question regarding the coach. CDF should be thanked for his hard work and given a nice sendoff. The team will likely not be better next year with the loss of Gaines and other senior leaders. If this is the case, you are delaying the inevitable.

By ChattaDawg

February 27, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

I like Coach Felton but maybe time has come. Right or wrong we lose talent every year and that has hurt him. The Vols have gotten better,Gators are young but talented, Dores can play with anyone (congrats on beating UT..lol), KY is coming back to form. Don’t know if it is the Coach or lack of talent but the program is way behind!

By Joey

February 27, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

Evans, please make UGA basketball relevant again - hire a top-notch basketball coach. There is no excuse in UGA being a second tier program in any sport.

By will

February 27, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

Fire Felton? Who the hell else are we going to get to come to UGA and coach basketball? I say we give him more time and let this guy try and develop some talent that can stay in school and in the program. He is just having some crappy luck so far.

By richtfan

February 27, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

uga’s men’s bb team has absolutely no offensive identity. defensively, they’re pretty good, usually. however, if ut and uf can field nationally competitive teams, there is no reason whatsoever that uga cannot do at least as well given the talent base that exists here in Georgia. Damon, please make the hard choice and spend some of that money on a proven winner coach.

By Bryan G

February 27, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

The team has played better lately. They don’t look lost like they did a month ago.

That said, if they end up 0-5 or 1-4, he’s got to go. I keep hearing about “luck” and “circumstance” and crap like that. It’s time to stop making excuses and start winning. Right now, we are not winning and so Dennis has to go.

There’s no reason we shouldn’t have gone to the tournament this year. It’s Felton’s fault that the players didn’t stay interested or eligible, and so now he has to pay the price.

By Gen Neyland

February 27, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

Ut’s rise to # 1 didn’t last long…Congrats to Vandy…the state of Tennessee has had quite the showing in Men’s hoops this year. The I-40 matches UT played with Memphis and Vandy backtoback has shown the South and the SEC that within the borders of Tennessee, basketball has taken on the luster of a North Carolina triangle put into more a straight line…Good show Tigers, Vols, and Commodores…and Good Luck to all them in the NCAA’s…

By Jaime Gaverts

February 27, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

All winnable games? HA! More like all loseable. They’ll be lucky to win one. Uga hoops blows goat.

By Stupid article

February 27, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

These last few games are “do or die?” That’s just plain dumb. How about Felton’s whole tenure at Georgia? And this whole season? It doesn’t matter if they win out. So many fans want to just keep giving Felton one more season, another chance, etc. This is just ridiculous.

By Bradley G

February 27, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

Where is the line that determines whether suspensions and dismissal of players are solely the fault of the players…or the coach? I understand one or two suspensions/dismissals here and there, but not this many. Felton has no control over this program, and it is time he and UGA part ways.

By Mike

February 27, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Tough question on Felton. I believe he has made every effort to clean up the BB program. He has not bended any rules in order to be competitive. He has, to his own detriment, been very strict regarding off-court matters. Had CMR come into the FB program under the same type of clouds I doubt his success would have come as early, but would have come eventually. I hope the same hold for Felton.

But as a fan, I am tired of waiting until the year after next. I am tired of investing so much in one recruit a year. Something always goes wrong with that one recruit and we have another year to wait.

Honestly, I enjoyed basketball season more when Harrick was here and often wonder where we would be if not for that THUG for Louisiana. The guy could flat out coach and basketball, more than any other sport, is a coaches game.

Why didn’t we swallow our pride and make a run at Tubby? Isn’t Vern Fleming an assistant in the NBA? Ah forget it, can’t wait for football season.

By Thomas

February 27, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Felton is a good coach and time will tell. Keep in mind that our program was far worse off than that of TN when Coach Felton came in to take it over. Also, TN had nicer facilities over the last several years, mainly because of the Lady Vols. We are catching up, but slowly. I, like many, are questioning why we are having so much trouble keeping our kids in school. I tend to think our Athletic Departments standards for attending class, etc may be as much to blame as the coach.

I don’t claim to know the X’s and O’s of basketball, but with 8 scholarship players, we are giving some good teams fits right to the end, then the numbers go against us. Also, pay attention to recruiting and see that we have a good class coming in next year, and some young talent on this roster taht many top caliber teams wanted. A couple are hurt and unable to contribute, thus the numbers problem.

If we had multiple losing seasons in football, I would probably be one of the first to look for some changes. But in Basketball, one or 2 solid players, especially ones that can score, can turn us around in a hurry.

I suggest that anyone that actually hasn’t paid for a ticket to go see the Dawgs play this year should refrain from passing judgement. They contribute about as much as a Tech blogger does to this site. For those that go to the games and support the program monetarily, you have every right to pose an opinion.

Personally, I think it would set us back another 2 years to fire Coach Felton, even with the second coming of Wooden as a hire. My opinion.

See you in Athens tonight!

By tenn.DAWG

February 27, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

CDF is a class act and deserves a chance to coach a team with a full compliment of players.He also deserves what utk got,and that’s support from the AD and president.They have done a great job of completely revamping their programs image.

By Brandon

February 27, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

Felton has to go just tired of hearing people say give him one more year b/c knowing felton he will prolly kick off another player or 2 by next year. He has no offensive game plan and if wasnt for gaines we would be blown out in just about evry game. The man is more worried about a coachs box at vandy

By reserviorDAWG

February 27, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

I’ve always given Felton the benefit of the doubt. I looked at this year as promising and then Mercer and Brown were dismissed and Humphries left. I really don’t know what to think. Does Felton need to research his recruits better? Obviously. I say we give him a nice send off and try and get a coach that is going to energize the fan base and get solid recruits in Athens that want to be Georgia Bulldogs.

By DawgsRule

February 27, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

Felton needs to hit the road—his teams are getting worse every year. Bring in a big time coach who knows how to recruit and game plan. How about Bobby Knight? He wouldn’t put up with all the junk that Felton allows.

By Atlanta elite Bob

February 27, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

Coach Felton is a good coach, you dont have the level of success at his previous jobs without knowing what your doing. He inherited a mess from the Harrick years. He is currently having play with just 7 scholarship players because he is trying to bring integrity back into this program. Let’s give him time to right this ship.

By cdawg

February 27, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

Dennis Felton was handed a bankrupt program that has never been able to recruit the best player from GA. much less out of state. Historically GA has not been much better than it is today. UT wasn’t that good, but they were no where near the mess GA was when Felton got here. I don’t think you can count the first 2 years at all, and even then the talent he was able to bring to Athens was not much. Give him a couple more years. Which top notch coach is going to come? Jim Harrick JR!? There is a reason GA has never been among the SEC elite in BB and its not Dennis Felton’s fault. Get some perspective!

By Pat

February 27, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Felton deserves another year but the problem is what if we are having this same conversation at this time next year. I fear that we will be. UGA won’t pay enough to get a proven basketball coach. A new hire will just be another crapshoot. We can’t compare UGA to the UT turnaround. They had a few players already on hand from Buzz Peterson and they stuck around.

By SimpleDawg

February 27, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Felton seems like a good guy. He seems to be a good coach. But X’s & O’s aren’t as important as the Jimmy’s & the Joe’s. He appears to be a poor recruiter….or a poor judge of talent. We don’t have enough Basketball players to compete at a high level of competition. Bear Bryant said, ” I don’t know much about cooking, but if you’re going to make chicken salad, you’d better have plenty of chicken.” We don’t have enough chickens! Either stick with Felton and hope he gets better at recruiting, or get someone who can get the players now.

By AltamahaDawg

February 27, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

What I dont get is that its never been “just one more year” so how can anyone tire of that? What years before now was that exactly? This is the VERY FIRST year that the team was not substantially better than the year before, not including the obvious first couple. BTW Bruce Pearl would have had exactly the same results dismissing his entire incoming class and not having any scholarship to work with. Don’t think Felton can coach? fine, thats an opinion, but distorting the facts is hardly responsible.

By BGDawg

February 27, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

The buck stops at Felton, he recruited all the guys that got kicked off the team. I can get excited about UGA basketball when their good or even decent. He has to go whether they win any of the remainder of the games or not, they may be lucky to win one of them. I know the Drake Bulldog coach is hot right now.

By Rimfire

February 27, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

Who would you rather have over to your house….Bruce “look at me, (riding on Pat Summit’s skirt)” Pearl or Dennis Felton? How can yo all forget what this program has had to overcome? A true founadtion has to be BUILT, it can be wished into existance. If a college kid can not learn basic team rules, do we really want him. I think CDF is developing a great foundation. It will take time. Remember therehas never been much (any) tradition to GA BB. Let’s support a solid citizen building a solid foundation!

By Rimfire

February 27, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

Who would you rather have over to your house….Bruce “look at me, (riding on Pat Summit’s skirt)” Pearl or Dennis Felton? How can yo all forget what this program has had to overcome? A true founadtion has to be BUILT, it can not be wished into existance. If a college kid can not learn basic team rules, do we really want him. I think CDF is developing a great foundation. It will take time. Remember therehas never been much (any) tradition to GA BB. Let’s support a solid citizen building a solid foundation!

By Rimfire

February 27, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Who would you rather have over to your house….Bruce “look at me, (riding on Pat Summit’s skirt)” Pearl or Dennis Felton? How can yo all forget what this program has had to overcome? A true founadtion has to be BUILT, it can not be wished into existance. If a college kid can not learn basic team rules, do we really want him. I think CDF is developing a great foundation. It will take time. Remember therehas never been much (any) tradition to GA BB. Let’s support a solid citizen building a solid foundation!

By AltamahaDawg

February 27, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

SimpleDawg I assume you exclude the obviously talented freshman playing right now, and the 3 on the way in the nationally ranked upcoming class.

But yes, its not his suit, its not his demeaner, its not how he “appears to be thinking” during a game, or how he called a TO standing on the wrong leg (all stuff I’ve heard in here this year). Its the players. The fact he took some damn good, MUCH more expereinced teams, to within 2/3 shots of beating, proves he can coach, even with 7 or 8 players. I’d be the first to say if he cannnot develop who he has now and coming in, he should go. 3 yrs with scholarship players does not a program resurect.

By Michael G.

February 27, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

The problem with Felton is that he doesn’t have control over the program or earned the respect of his players. No other coach in America has near the problem that UGA has in regards to players simply going to class. That is because they ensure (through use of students mgr’s and assistants) that the kids are in class every day. Felton seems to keep in head in the sand in regards to this issue, until it has gotten to the point of no return, and the university (not Felton) suspends these kids. Felton has no institutional control over this program and the time has come to bring in a new coach.

By RoswellDawg

February 27, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

felton isnt a bad coach. but UGA just isnt the right place for him. uga needs to part ways with felton. i think the guy will go on to be a pretty good coach somewhere else but not here. i like the idea of getting the vcu guy.

By doubledog

February 27, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

CDF took over a program in the pitts, an awful situation, a national joke. The guys play hard every night and their defense is keeping them in the games. And defense is work and effort. He is taking care of problems and does not play favorites. He deserves more time and it will pay off with good recruiting next year and a winning conference record next year.

By Mark

February 27, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

I have been a Felton supporter since he was hired at UGA. This season has been a huge disappointmen t to me and many fans. A coach in his fifth season should not have players skipping class and such when it appears from the outside as if no one is monitoring the situation. In my mind, he only has 15 players max to supervise when other sports have many more. I know it is hard to control young people but someone has to be held responsible for the state of the program. Also, when players just quit the team like Singleton, that is not a good sign. I’m leaning towards making a change. On another subject, Perno said he had the most experienced pitching staff he has had for far. They gave up over 20 runs in their first series. Watch the season very close, there could be another decision looming after the disaster of 2007.

By v. vance

February 27, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

Give CDF another year. I admire him for being the no nonsense disciplinarian. I don’t want a team that has thug potential. That is more in line with Harrick/Adams mentality. If you get a new coach now you are going to have 3+ years or more rebuilding. CDF cannot control injuries and there have been many.

By AltamahaDawg

February 27, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

Michael, come on now. “no other coach in America”?? really? that had to sound silly as soon as it came out. Exactly your scientific study as to the class participation of every school in America?? And you intimate knowledge of how that handle that exactly? (not to mention your direct conversations with Felton’s players as to thier respect level)

By stafford>tebow

February 27, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

FIRE FELTON!!! BRING BACK TUBBY!!!!

By The Mill Worker

February 27, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

I am really torn. He seems to be building on something only to have to tear it down each time it gets off square. I applaud his effort to right the ship when they get off course, but I got to wonder who’s stearing this ship all the time for it to vear?

By Dave Odum

February 27, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

I want to retire from basketball so I’m gonna apply for the UGA job. Dave

By Bruce

February 27, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg:

I enjoy reading the AJC blogs, but you continually appear instead of offering ANY of your own personal feelings, your always putting down other bloggers and their comments. You are one self-righteous SOB. I feel really sorry for your wife, if she hasn;t already left you.

By John S.

February 27, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this

Who cares about the basketball program, we’re about to be preseason #1 in football.

And let’s not forget Felton’s a black coach and that is a good reflection on our university. It doesn’t matter if he can win or lose. We need more black coaches in Div- I sports.

By copdawg

February 27, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this

i think cdf is a good man and a reasonably good coach but when he first arrived and had all the red and black removed and eqrs no red and black i sensed trouble. remember when donnan came in and first game he was being interviewed bout all the cramps the players experienced and donnan jumped all over lorn smith i knew right then donnan was not long for the program. same thing here. we hqppen to live in knoxville now and every time you see bruce pearl he has that ugly orange sport coat on. even attended lady vols game shirtless with chest painted orange and white, the place went wild. cdf will never be a part of the dawg nation and it is too late for him to try, the damage is done. good guy but not a dawg.

By Matt Foley

February 27, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this

You Georgia people are jokes. You don’t give a crap about college basketball but now that the Gators and Vols have gotten attention, you are all so friggin jealous and can’t stand that other teams are getting the attention. Give me a break!

Stick to football DAWG fans! And in 5 years, you are all going to say Vince Who? I say that, because Coach Mark Richt will be just to the right of Jesus in BullDAWG Nation!

By Michael G.

February 27, 2008 8:09 PM | Link to this

Altamaha….I cannot speak for coach Felton, but I would like to think he would be smart enough to ensure that the kids under his charge were going to mandatory classes and tutoring sessions. But then if he did do that, he would not be in the mess he is in now.

I do not have access to to coach or the kids; I only have my opinion. And that is these players do not respect coach felton or his “rules.” There actions on the court and off support my opinion.

I do not know why we as fans must be asked for continued patience; while at the same time accepting mediocrity from the team year after year?

By Hickory Dawg

February 28, 2008 12:16 AM | Link to this

Well, just got back from the game and I’ll have to say that the whole evening was quite disappointing. Not only did the dawgs not show any real fight, but looked slow and out of place. I think Felton has tried his best and that’s the problem. We’re no closer to fielding a team that can compete than we were 5 years ago and I don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel. Now for the worst part. It’s looks like apathy has set in with regards to fan support. I’ve had a chance to watch a lot of Georgia bball since the late 60’s and this seems like we’re near the bottom if we havn’t hit it yet. The number of Gator fans outnumbered the UGA student section. And the season ticket holders dress up as empty seats. The whole bball operation needs to be reviewed and revamped from top to bottom, including promotions of the team to seating as in getting the students closer to the court and on the side that’s shown during the tv games, etc. We’ll see. Don’t forget, during the 50’s the school tried to kill the sport by allowing a coach to amass a record of about 120 wins to approximately 250 losses during his tenure. How’s that for building fan support. Of course, everything is great when you’re winning. Maybe next year.

By BeachGaBulldog

February 28, 2008 2:17 AM | Link to this

I felt before the season that if the Dawgs didn’t improve under Felton this year, that he needed to be fired. There is ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSE for us not having a top caliber basketball program. This is what, Felton’s 5th year? I don’t want to hear excused about players being kicked off the team, etc. They just don’t respond to Felton and his coaching philosophy. As the season has progressed, with each loss I feel STRONGER AND STRONGER about Felton being fired. Please Damon, find somebody worth a damn!

By outoftouch

February 28, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Football team: Anybody know what happened to Scott Haverkamp? He played OL last year before he got hurt. I don’t see him on the roster or depth chart.

By DJ

February 28, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

It’s time for a new basketball coach at UGA. All the excuses are used up. The players look like they have had enough. The fans look like they have had enough. The boosters look like they have had enough. The students look like they have had enough. Why is Felton still here? At least UGA has something to lure a new coach with by building that nice facility to practice in and intice recruits. Nobody who knows Felton that can play good basketball will want to come here until he’s gone.

By AltamahaDawg

February 28, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

Bruce, thanks, but I stand by my posts brother. If correcting points is “putting down” or self richteous, then so be it. I challange anyone who felt put down to refute what I said with factual real information rather than getting pizzed off. And if they can’t take a good dose of sarcasm, folks might want to try some other forum.

I didnt realize that offering my “opinion” was the only point to the blogs. I thought there might be room for facts in here too.

BTW, how about your post Bruce, was there any point to it whatsoever but to insult me? Kinda calling the kettle black arent ya?

My suggestion..skip over mine next time. Or correct me where I had the facts wrong, I would appreciate and respect that.

By AltamahaDawg

February 28, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

While we are on that Bruce, I would say that YOU commenting on my post directed at SOMEBODY ELSE, might be in the category of, well you get my point.

By Mike

February 28, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Look at Tennessee. This about says it all. Look at Florida. Ditto. I have never understood that with the basketball talent in this state, why UGA cannot put together a championship basketball program. I like Coach Felton and he definitely has had more than his share of adversity, but his time has come. We need a new coach, a new plan and new enthuiasm for a dead program.

By AltamahaDawg

February 28, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

Chip, great article on the jersey numbers. That looks like it got buried a bit in the headlines, but good stuff.

By Chip Towers

February 28, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this

outoftouch: Haverkamp quit football and went home to Kansas toward the end of the regular season last year. Let’s just say he had a lot of issues he needed to resolve.

By Concerned Dawg

February 29, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

I think Felton did a great job the first couple of years picking up the pieces. Since then he has simply gone too militant and cannot connect with these kids. If a kid cannot stay out of trouble we do not need them but…Part of a coaches’ responsability is to motivate players and provide positive leadership. My pastor often says discipline without a relationship leads to rebellion…I think this is exactly what we are seeing with Felton. Felton is a good man but UGA and Felton would both benefit from change.
Go Dawgs!!!!!

By D.Ellis

February 29, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

You gotta have players to be able to win no matter who the coach is. UGS has decent players. Gaines is the best no doubt but not having Mercer/Brown has really hurt this year. However There really isn’t any top notch players/Blue Chip players on the team. Is it time for Felton to go…..maybe. However you still have to have players to compete noe in the SEC. With the rise of UT/Vandy/UF….you have to have better players than what we have to compete with these guys. The roster is depleted and under manned. Coaches fault? Not all of it. But some sort of change is needed in order to bring the basketball program up to par in the SEC. You can’t make lemonade if you don’t have the lemons.

By Joe Bland

February 29, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

I said this when they hired the bum, hire a second rate coach and you get a second rate program. I’m pretty sure nobody else from the SEC or ACC was breaking down Felton’s door to hire him. Of course, after Harrick, coaches weren’t breaking down the doors to replace him either. Still, Georgia could have and should have done better. Cut him loose now.

By bravedawg

February 29, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

I know Coach Felton has had a tough road to hoe, but he has had ample time and we haven’t really sniffed the NCAA’s at all. UGA put emphasis on every sport from golf to football, basketball needs to be as big of a priority. Get someone in to pump some energy into the players and the fan base. Stegmen is dead these days, except when the Gym Dawgs are hosting!

By DawgPound

February 29, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Felton needs to go, right now. Bring in a real coach who can recruit, and get some cash together to replace that dump of an arena that UGA plays in. Build a 15,000 seat arena that is tops in the SEC, and the new coach can recruit! Hunker down and get er done.

By ............................................BuLLdawg

March 1, 2008 2:49 AM | Link to this

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The ACC sucks in men’s basketball this season. There really are only 3 teams in the ACC : North Carolina, Duke who always is so overrated and then a big dud, and way far behind them the Climpson Farmers.

Does anyone really feel that Maryland or Virginia Tech is 100 percent definitely deserving of being in the tournament ? No. With RPIs of 59 and 63, clearly they are both quite iffy.

Maryland Lost at HOME against both Boston College with RPI of 113 and to American with RPI of 109. What in the hell is American ?

Virginia Tech Lost to RPI 160 Pennsylvania State, Lost to RPI 110 Richmond Spiders and for good measure threw in Lost to RPI 114 Old Dominion whatever the hell those “teams” are.

It’s a LOT of fluff to say that the ACC is so bloody great at men’s basketball.

The truth of the matter is that there are 3 ACC teams in the NCAA tournament. And, 9 who have no business in consideration.

By ............................................BuLLdawg

March 1, 2008 2:53 AM | Link to this

The SEC has six (6) teams in the NCAA Tournament, which is MORE than the ACC does. And, this includes Arkansas, whom The Bulldogs BEAT.

I don’t know that Georgia can win 3 more games, as I said before the season started, and after Georgia beat Tech.

But, I damn sure know that Georgia Tech CANNOT make it into the NIT, while UGA still might.

For example, Georgia Tech is 11-15. What difference does it make what Georgia Tech does against BOTTOM FEEDERS Weak Forest RPI 76 (as in 76 trombones), Virginia with RPI of 122, and Boston College with RPI of 113 in 3 of Tech’s last 4 games ? Their 4th game is against the Climpson Farmers. No matter what Georgia Tech does against the patsies Weak Forest, Boston College and Virginia if Tech losses to the Climpson Farmers, Tech gains its 16th loss of the season to their 11 wins to-date, and thus CANNOT QUALIFY for the NIT.

By ............................................BuLLdawg

March 1, 2008 3:00 AM | Link to this

Why don’t you tell us about your RAINED OUT men’s basketball game at the stinking Big tet CREMINS COURT at Alexander Memorial Coliseum ?

See if you can remember Tech fans that you LOST to Georgia 72-79. Let me know when you can say that both of you two (2) Tech basketball fans.

Georgia, on the other hand, has One (1) Less Loss than Georgia Tech does at 14 Losses because we beat the crap out of Georgia Tech.

Georgia needs three (3) more wins to not have a Losing Record, while Georgia Tech needs 4.

Therefore, getting wins over LSU and Auburn and either a win in the SEC Tournament or over Ole Miss, puts UGA in the NIT.

Boy would I love that with the crappy comments after the Georgia BLOWOUT of Georgia Tech 79-72 when the author of this blog, Chipper Towers, said that his view of the game was that “GEORGIA would NOT make the NIT. “

Couldn’t bring himself to say that Georgia was the better team. In fact, refused to say so on direct rebuttal.

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By I-DOG

March 1, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

I read somewhere that UGA released a new depth chart for Offensive Line on Wednesday, but I don’t see it anywhere on the AJC UGA page. It is Saturday, am I just missing it?

If anyone can tell me where it is on the AJC site, I’d appreciate it.

By Jimmy

March 1, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

AltamahaDawg,

You stated earlier that a few players were dismissed from the team for missing mandatory tutoring, and not actual classes. While that statement is true, think about this: WHY did the players need to attend the MANDATORY tutoring sessions in the first place??? WHY? Because the players were skipping classes and/or not making sufficient enough grades in their classes. THAT is a direct hit on Felton’s ability to be a leader. He’s has done a nice job on helping the dogs to rebuild, but he can’t take this program to the next level, IMO. It’s time for some new blood.

By AltamahaDawg

March 1, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

Jimmy, lets see how obvious you think its a total lack of leadership from Coach Richt, when several football players get caught in that same situation. It’s gonna happen. Hopefully the player respond better than Mercer and Brown did.

By ............................................BuLLdawg

March 2, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this

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I-Dog

http://uga.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=779446

Here is what it says :

February 27, 2008

Anthony Dasher Managing Editor

Spring Preview: Quarterbacks Spring Preview: Tailbacks Talk about it in The Dawgvent Georgia released its official spring depth chart Wednesday morning and the biggest change fans will notice takes place on the offensive line. There, redshirt sophomore Chris Davis is listed as the No. 1 center going into spring drills, with junior Vince Vance beginning the spring atop the depth chart at left guard.

The rest of the offensive line looks like this:

Trinton Sturdivant remains the starter at left tackle, followed by redshirt sophomore Josh Davis and redshirt freshman John Potts.

Listed behind Davis at center is redshirt freshman Ben Harden, redshirt sophomore Kevin Perez and early enrollee Ben Jones.

Redshirt freshman Tanner Strickland and redshirt sophomore Mickey White are mentioned as backups to Vance at left guard.

Redshirt freshman Justin Anderson and Chris Little open the spring as the backups at right guard to sophomore Clint Boling, who started the final 10 games of 2007.

Redshirt sophomore Kiante Tripp opens the spring as the starting right tackle, in place of the graduated Chester Adams.

Roderick Battle and Jeremy Lomax enter spring as the starting defensive ends.

Backing up Battle will be the versatile Jarius Wynn, who had nine tackles and nine hurries as a reserve in 2007.

Redshirt sophomore Demarcus Dobbs, who played in every game last season primarily on special teams, is back, along with junior Andrew Gully and redshirt freshman Matthew DeGenova are behind Battle on the depth chart, with Michael Lemon, Neland Ball, Justin Houston in the mix behind Lomax at the other defensive end position.

All-SEC performer Dannell Ellerbe had a team-best 93 tackles last season, including 12 for loss and 4.5 sacks, and will hold down the defense at Mike linebacker. Part-time starter Marcus Washington, contributed 40 tackles in 2007. Charles White, consistently improved during his redshirt season and the Bulldogs also return special teams ace Benjamin Boyd. Redshirt freshman Devin Hollander will also get a look.

At Will linebacker, the Bulldogs are bolstered by the return of Rennie Curran, who ranked fourth on the team in 2007 with 53 tackles, including 13 against Kentucky. After the season, Curran earned Freshman All-America honors. Darryl Gamble had 13 tackles last season, and it was his forced fumble that led to the game-winning field goal against Vanderbilt kick-starting the Bulldogs’ seven-game win streak. Akeem Hebron. is back with the program after a year at Georgia Military College and will start out at the Will position. The Bulldogs also have redshirt sophomore Justin Fields.

Akeem Dent leads the way for Georgia at Sam linebacker. Dent became a late-season starter in 2007 and finished with 36 tackles. Darius Dewberry, who also has starting experience, will also get a long look while redshirt sophomore Will Sullivan provides additional depth.

Asher Allen and Prince Miller enter spring as the starting cornerbacks and will be backed up primarily by Bryan Evans and Vance Cuff and Ramarcus Brown. Sophomore Reshad Jones assume the starting role at free safety, followed by junior Donavon Baldwin, Andrew Williams and Rowdy Francis.

C.J. Byrd is back as the starter at strong safety, followed by Quintin Banks and John Knox.

At flanker, Mohamed Massaquoi tops the depth chart after hauling in 32 passes for 491 yards and four touchdowns last season. Backing him up this spring will be Mike Moore, Tony Wilson and Israel Troupe. Moore had a touchdown catch among his three receptions in 2007, while Wilson hauled in 14 passes for 124 yards.

Kris Durham leads the split ends, coming off a season in which he caught 11 balls for 169 yards. Seniors Kenneth Harris and Demiko Goodman bring more experience to the rotation. Redshirt freshman Walter Hill and early enrollee Tavarres King will get their chances as well.

To no one’s surprise, Knowshon Moreno and Caleb King will enter the spring 1-2 at tailback, with sophomore Kalvin Daniels and early enrollees Dontavius Jackson and Richard Samuel battling for the No. 3 tailback spot.

Brannan Southerland, Shaun Chapas and Fred Munzenmaier go in 1-2-3 at fullback.

Punters Brian Mimbs and Drew Butler will add placekicker to their respective resumes this spring following the graduation of Brandon Coutu.

Tripp Chandler, Bruce Figgins and Aron White are 1-2-3 at tight end following NaDerris Ward’s decision to transfer to another school.

At defensive tackle, Geno Atkins and Jeff Owens are the starters at defensive tackle, with Kade Weston and Corvey Irvin listed as the top two backups. Ricardo Crawford will also see his workload increased. Brandon Wood recently had surgery to repair a torn Achilles, but is expected back at some point in the preseason.

Matthew Stafford, Joe Cox and Logan Gray go 1-2-3 on the depth chart at quarterback.

The Bulldogs begin spring practice Monday, with the annual G-Day game scheduled for April 5.

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By carolina dog

March 2, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

good lord, this is a basketball post. please understand,felton has to go. after 5 years, starting from zero, you should be better than this. felton’s style of coaching is out of style. if he want’s i’m sure west point and annapolis will have plenty of players that will understand and accept his heavy handed style. but it just does not work at middle tier sec or acc programs trying to get to the next level. fire him and fire him before the ncaa tournament so we can get a new coach ASAP.

By I-DOG

March 2, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

BuLLdawg:

Thanks for the information. The depth chart for all the other positions doesn’t surprise me, but the OL has two that do:

I am surprised that at 6’8” Vance is penciled in at a guard position rather than tackle. I was also a little surprised that Kiante is penciled in as a starter at Tackle. I thought this coming year, he would back up Sturdivant at Left Tackle.

Thanks again for the informative post of the info from rivals.

By Jaime Gaverts

March 3, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Altamaha, do you really think they got kicked off the team for missing tutor sessions? They failed tests alright, but not tests in the class. Until those in the know at the AJC decide to print truth, this is a poor charade. Damon Evans should be fired for lying to the media as well and covering it up.

By G'Vegas Dawg

March 6, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

FELTON OUT AS UGA HEAD COACH. News conference tomorrow.