UGA

By Moreno for Heisman

April 5, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

Well, I’m living in FL for now so I didnt get to watch the game. Did A.J. Green play? And if so, how did he look?

By Bill W.

April 5, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

First!!!

By Munson's Call

April 5, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

A J Green isn’t in school yet. He is still in highschool.

By R

April 5, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

Dude, A.J. Green is still in high school.

By birdman

April 5, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

Green didn’t play yet because he won’t be enrolled at Georgia until the summer. But Michael Moore and redshirt freshman Israel Troupe made some big plays for the receivers. King didn’t really play that much but he was impressive. I’ve seen him play in high school so I wasn’t surprised he had that ability to make people miss. He’ll be a huge plus for the offense. Can’t wait for next season.

By DunwoodyDawg

April 5, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

King was OK, I’m not sure you can really say he “dazzled” or “put on a show.”

He will be a serviceable backup for Knowshon and hopefully mature to be a guy that can step in at #1 if KM gets h—- (I won’t even spell that out; don’t want to think about it).

We are set at RB, but Knowshon is the Ferrari…Caleb is still just the Lexus. But we all can agree those are 2 great cars to keep in the garage.

GO DAWGS!!

By william cranman

April 5, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

AJ Green doesn’t report until the fall. I live in Florida as well and watched the game on Georgiadogs.com. The boys looked good today and it was good to see the kickers make a couple of long ones.

By mikethirtytwo

April 5, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

I think Caleb did really good in my point of view, he had some great runs, even if they weren’t for huge gains, he turned nothing into something, and that was good.

Michael Moore suprised me, and I think he did an excellent job.

^^ A.J. Green will enroll in the Fall, he was not participating in this spring game, neither were Tony Wilson/Mo Mass due to injuries.

Overall, I think the game was good.

The player that suprised me the most was Kalvin Daniels (#33) he ran with excitment and speed, I can’t wait to see more of him.

I wish that Richard Samuel would have bulldozed Asher Allen when it was _ and goal, it was him and allen and the TD, and Allen got the best of him, too bad.

By Oconee Dawg

April 5, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

Well, I for one REALLY enjoyed the G-Day game today. I took my wife and two kids, we sat in the south side club level, and I thought the team(s) did a great job.

I was very excited to see so many fans out for it, and I was happy to see that UGA allowed us to sit ANYWHERE… I even saw fans sitting in the outdoor seats of the North side Suites.

Go DAWGS!

By uga95

April 5, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this

UGA is scary good!! And scary with depth. Knox, Daniels, Gray, and King all were impressive.

If the coaches can keep this team motivated, they will need to make room in the trophy case!!

Also, Chip…are you sure that it was Logan that threw the int? I thought that it was one of the walk on qb’s

By Clell

April 5, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the update on Vance. From the stands it did indeed look scary.

I thought we looked good for what we were shown today. King, Samuel,Gray the recievers, the defences all looked good today. The game was just a glorified practice though. I feel just fine about what I saw today.

We have depth, depth, depth.

Great day, great game. The weather wasn’t that bad. The Varsity was very crowded and chaotic but the food was as good as always.

I met Blair Walsh and his Dad at the game. They were very nice. Blair is ready to hit the field.

Its a long ways till Ga Southern.

Its great to be a Georgia Bulldog.

By DawgsRulz

April 5, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

Here are my observations:

Troupe & Moore looked great. Kenneth Davis for even trying to play showed a lot. He had a severely sprained ankle and no one expected him to play. It shows something to the coaches. You will have injuries, can you play through them. What chances King got he made the most of.

I won’t comment on staff or moreno, they are going to be terrific.

Regarding the defense here are some guys who impressed: Wynn, John Knox, Hebron, Dent (he was very good in coverage), Cuff (very good in coverage and a nice touchdown saving tackle).

By watcher16

April 5, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this

Rennie Curran still looking great as well!

By bigdawg01

April 5, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs looked good. The combo of Moreno and King will be AWESOME, no doubt. Defense got some good penetrations and played hard. Watch out for Neland Ball to be the next big play d-end. We have more depth than the ocean, and that will help us more than anything.

Cant wait to start kicking a$$ in the fall. Stafford and Gray are the Greene and shockley of 08 and 09.

By Michael Scharff

April 5, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this

This year, the Letterman’s Club (The G Club for all lettermen, not just football)did something very nice. My Dad is a Cheerleader, class of 1955. For $15 per person, they gave us uninhibited access to the Sky Club, a very nice barbecue lunch, and a ticket to the game with seating in the red seats under cover and out of the rain. Plus, if you got too cold, they had the game feed on numerous t.v.’s inside the Sky Club. The game went quickly and had some exciting moments. I really liked Logan Grey - I think that if he stays healthy, he wil beat Cox out this Fall for Backup Q.B. And, yes, I do feel badly about saying this - Joe C. is as good a Dawg as they come. I just don’t think he has the skills to match up with Grey.

By Bob Sacamano

April 5, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

Hey, I said Kris Durham would look good, and look what happens… first play of the scrimmage, and he a wide receiver screen 31 yards. I called it. Call me Kreskin. Unfortunately, because of the weather and the truncated clock, it wasn’t really a day for throwing the ball all around the field. Honestly, it really wasn’t a day to run the ball all that much. What it was was a day to play a scrimmage without injuries. And unfortunately, Vance was injured with 1 minute and 10 seconds left in the scrimmage. I hope it was nothing like you’re saying, Chip, because he was down for a good couple of minutes. I was happy, for the most part, with how things went. I said Durham would get noticed, he was. I said Logan Gray would use his legs to turn a nothing play into a something play, and he did… twice. That 4.4 40 speed looks frakking good! Curran and Ellerbe had good scrimages. I really did a good job of calling it, I think. Four and half more months, fellas. Can we wait that long?

By Cuz

April 5, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

Bob I give you the unofficial, official #39 award for the game. I told you so has not been done so well yet for the 2008 season. Your humble hubris is touching. By the way, what are the Mega Million numbers for Tuesday?

By Mikey

April 5, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this

**Get well soon Larry..

We all love you **

By Bob Sacamano

April 5, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

Cuz… tongue in cheek man, tongue in cheek. Blogging has no room for my subtle, self-effacing sense of humor.

By DunwoodyDawg is a tard.

April 5, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

Did you really call Caleb a sevicable back and a lexus? You are just another casual fan who goes nuts over are stars and doesn’t recognize how good other guys are.

Ask any coach who has been in Ga. over 20 years and they will tell you that Caleb is the best back in Ga. since Garrison Hearst. Caleb has been slashing and spinning since he started running the as a kid.

It’s ok to say Moreno is the starter and one of the better backs in uga history but no need to just call caleb servicable. He will be a whole lot more then servicable.

By quaildawg

April 5, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this

FWIW- Saw and spoke with the Savage kid (QB recruit from Philly) who was in Athens on an unofficial trip with a group of four other men. Asked how their trip had been and they genuinely seemed to be enjoying Athens and despite the rain liked what they had seen. He has to be 6-3 or 4 (as I am 6-2 and he was definitely taller than me) and built stocky like Stafford.

By dcdawg

April 5, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this

Did Tavarres King play? How did he do?

By Charleston Dawg

April 5, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this

I think King looked great! He had the shifty run behind the offensive lineman and picked up a great gain. He almost took it to the house if he didn’t get shoe stringed. Logan Gray I think will be a special player when he’s given his chance. Man is he fast!

I can’t wait for A.J. Green to add to the mix. I went to Summerville’s home coming game this year and he is going to be incredible. He ran a punt back, caught a TD, and played safety. Dawgs looked great today!

By zinoDawg

April 5, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

Now comes the agonizing wait of the long hot summer. I can’t wait to see Rennie in the fall - he’s a heat seeking missle! Go Dawgs!!!!!

By Chip Towers

April 5, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this

uga95: you’re right, it wasn’t Logan Gray. I believe it was DeLaureal, the walkon from Louisiana. Written in haste. My apologies… .

dcdawg: Tavarres King didn’t play. He was out with an infected knee… . But of the young bucks Israel Troupe looked good at wideout… .

By the way, I assume y’all saw my story on Larry Munson. Feel free to convert this into a blog on Munson if you want.

By Vince

April 5, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this

Sounds like the fellas have worked very hard and had a great Spring.

One area of some concern remains the O-line. I hope Clint Boling gets his strength back soon, and that Vance is OK. However, these guys are great and I”m sure they’ll do well the rest of the Spring and Summer and be ready to roll. Stacy Searels again is very much the man we need.

Did Chris Little play? How about Josh Davis, Ben Davis, Sturdivant, and the other outstanding linemen?

By Hob nailed boot

April 5, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this

Hey Tennessee, remember me?!

By Gen Neyland 1

April 5, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this

I didn’t have a chance to watch the scrimmage. Samoan tells me it will be replayed through the summer on CSS, so I’ll find it eventually…Really, this game played by all programs is but a celebration of the end to spring practice. Come August, we’ll be getting down to the nuts and bolts of 2008…

shane # 1

The preseason is nearing the end for this years Road To The Final Fling. Now things get serious for the Fulmer Cup. I can only hope CMR told the pups to ” Get out there this summer and finish the drill..” Maybe Pat Dye could motivate some programs to ’ man up ’ a bit and get them to really strut their stuff…To be honest, I wish all student—athletes would make this summer ’ Stupid Free ‘…

Cuz

Does Bob get the keys to a ‘74 Duster for winning the # 39 Award..?

By minookadawg

April 5, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this

Larry Munson may have never caught a game winning touchdown pass or even made a tackle. But, in my opinion, he is the Greatest Georgia Bulldog of all time. Until the health concerns, Mr. Munson was there for every play of every game, whether the Dawgs were gettin’ whooped, or bashin’ the snot out of their opponent. His undying dedication and support for all teams Red and Black serves as an inspiration to all. He has a way of painting pictures with his words, that can never be duplicated by ANY other man.Best wishes Mr. Munson. Get well soon.

By S.E. Dawg

April 6, 2008 12:04 AM | Link to this

I think we better be recruiting a punter, because when Brian Mimbs leaves we’re in trouble. I don’t think Drew Butler is the man. Just hope he can be coached up.

By reality czech

April 6, 2008 12:16 AM | Link to this

you clowns are all so out of control, it makes the rest of us in the real world want to puke. get a life.

By minookadawg

April 6, 2008 12:16 AM | Link to this

S.E. Dawg, you might be onto something there. With the limited scholarships, it’s not too exciting to hand one out to a P, but it might be DARN GOOD IDEA! Hopefully, Butler proves us wrong. Correct me if I’m mistaken, but it seems as if the coaching staff doesn’t have that much confidence in him.

By Hob nailed boot

April 6, 2008 12:25 AM | Link to this

I’m faster. I’m stronger. I’m ready to break the face of any and every being that stands in my way.

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

April 6, 2008 1:22 AM | Link to this

NFL caliber Defensive Stud Abry Jones of Northside Warner Robins, who averages a sack a game, made his commitment to Coach Richt this G-Day Weekend, and is projected as a DE in the NFL. Coach Richt has truly locked up this 4th Best State of Recruits in-state yet again for 2009 Commitments.

For The Bulldogs, it was quite an impressive day for showcasing such talent yet again from our Number 7 Ranked Recruiting Class coming in this hopeful 2008 Season. Caleb King led all rushers with 31 yards and another 17 yards on 2 catches, one showing off his hands.

For the Quarterbacks, Logan Gray of Missouri turned in the best statistical day on 4 of 5 passes completed including a TD and added 30 more yards rushing. Joe Cox was 7 of 11 for 69 yards.

Georgia is in very good shape at both Quarterback, with Joe Cox and Logan Gray behind Matthew Stafford; and, at running back with Knowshon Moreno looking recovered from his injury in the Georgia Tech game. Richard Samuel, to me, looked like he would be better suited as a safety.

For targets, Mike Moore led all receivers with 2 TD catches, one from Stafford and one from Logan Gray. But, it may have been Israel Troupe who impressed the most with 2 catches, averaging 20 yards a reception.

The kicking game didn’t look good at all, and we will have to do a lot of improvement on Special Teams in Fall Practice when we get the 2008 Signing Class including Phenom Blair Walsh of Fort Lauderdale.

Statesboro’s John Knox stole the show on Defense.

In the Fall, UGA adds Summerville South Carolina 6 foot 4 inch speedster AJ Green who, along with Israel Troupe, could be our future best 1-2 combination at receiver ever.

There is so much talent in this Football Program. I look forward to kicking Florida’s butts again.

It was not Logan Gray who threw the interception.

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

April 6, 2008 1:35 AM | Link to this

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If the ACC is the supposed Best Men’s Basketball Conference - WHY THEN has the ACC ONLY won 1 National Championship in now the last Six (6) Seasons and counting ?

The ACC is WAY overrated in both men’s and women’s basketball.

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By bp101

April 6, 2008 7:09 AM | Link to this

I’m sorry…and I will probably get slammed for this, but Caleb did not look like anything special. I think he has a lot of work to do over the summer. Maybe Knowshon just spoiled me last year.

By kennyh

April 6, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this

Kris Durham will make big plays all year . he is the real deal.size, speed , great hands. and a great kid. come on bobo. use him more in the offense.

By Obnoxious Georgia Fan

April 6, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

I thought that was about as good of a spring game as you can hope for. Most importanly, nobody got hurt. The offense looked sharp. They really caught the defense off guard on that first drive. Just like I’ve been reading in the media, the offensive line was hit and miss. Caleb King looked really good, although I think he did miss a block on one play and gave up a sack. That’s not going to earn him any points. The defense gave up some plays but made some too.

Sorry haters, but we’ve got reason to be excited. Sucks for you.

By Cuz

April 6, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

Bob my apologies, no one can be #39 like #39. I will look for subtlties of humor in your future posts. Now I want the 74 Duster back that General Neyland gave you for the award.

By Cuz

April 6, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

I heard Munson Monday morning and knew something was wrong. That is why I posted on another topic that his calling days were numbered, regrettably so. Now I know why he rambled on, a blood clot on the brain will do it.

Get well soon Larry, Godspeed and God bless.

By Bobby T

April 6, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

………….BuLLdawg, you say the kicking game didn’t look good and we will have to make lot of improvements on special teams? Did you not see the 47 and 52 yard field goals that split the uprights? I was pleasantly surprised with the kicking. There were no special teams plays (punts or kickoffs), so how you can say we need improvement I don’t understand.

By AltamahaDawg

April 6, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

The kickers Jensen and Behr looked good, albiet, no rush.

Chip do both of those kick goofy foot? I thought it was the same guy because you don’t see it very often. or did i get crossed up?

By shane #1

April 6, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

Hello All, it’s a beautiful morning in South Georgia. We are in the middle of Spring, That three week period between freezing temps and triple digits, so I will try to enjoy Spring while it’s here. Sounds like a good time was had by all, 19,000 is not bad for a G-day game in the rain. I give thanks that no one was hurt and for being blessed with Larry for so many years. Cuz, did I read You right? A blood clot in the brain causes Rambleon? Well, what about Blackdog? General, I too would like to see a summer with no young people at any college getting in trouble. If We can pull that one off 119 college coachs will be singing Our praises. We should get free tickets to any game in the country. Do you want to go to the Michigan-OSU game? I think We should start with something easier, like world peace. Then We can work Our way up to keeping all college football players from doing something stupid.

By Trent

April 6, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

I liked what I saw but the o-line needs work. It seemed like every play the defensive ends were in the backfield. If the o-line can stay strong next year then we definitely will play for the national championship. I will say that Caleb King showed he has a burst. Him and Moreno are going to be key next year.

By SamoanDawg

April 6, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

I went to the G-Day and it turned out to be a pretty nice day. The weather wasn’t that bad at all. It was wet, but it was a football weather, loved it.

Jarius Wynn had a good game. I believe he’ll pick up where Marcus Howard left off, along with Battle, and J-Lo. Coach Fab is doing a heck of job.

I tell you what folks, John Knox is a good looking safety. I think him and Quintin Banks built alike… tall and long… both hit pretty hard too. Too bad Quintin was down for the G-Day. I was concerned with the depth at safety, but I came away from Athens happy.

Chip, what’d you mean by Tavarres King’s knee being infected. Sorry, I’m kind a slow sometime, but did he sprain it? It didn’t look good when I saw him in crutches on the sideline and he was wearing an immobile knee or leg brace.

btw, I read your column on the legend Larry Munson. I prayed and hope he’ll recover quickly. He’s the best I have ever heard.

sic’em!

By P Dawg

April 6, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

reality czech, you’re obviously not a sports fan so why are you reading this blog in the first place? Who’s pathetic here, a group of people who are fans of the subject of the article or someone who is just reading it because their life is so empty and meaningless that he has to jump on their blog and complain? You sir, need to get a life!

By P Dawg

April 6, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

Glad we got through it w/o any serious injuries. The dawgs looked good yesterday. I was especially impressed with Logan Gray. That guy is FAST! We are primed and ready for a championship run GO DAWGS! SIC EM’!

By handawg

April 6, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

read www.bighairyblawg.com for REAL Dawgs’ talk from a REAL UGA fan.

By A-ville Ranger

April 6, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

A couple of players who played well but aren’t getting the credit.Neland Ball got off the line really quick,he had a sack and brought pressure every play.Charles White had 4 tackles including 1 for a 3 yd loss.He’ll be in the rotation behind Ellerbe and be very solid.

By rolling_in_coleslaw

April 6, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Where were all the “so call Dawgs fans” at Saturday? The weather wasn’t that bad for you wussies to stay home.Bunch you band wagon fans yack yack about how big of fan you are. I say there were 19,000 TRUE DIE HARD FANS THERE SATURDAY and the rest of you are nothin more than “band wagon fans’.

By minookadawg

April 6, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this

CHIP what SEC team do you expect to show the most improvement in 08-09? I’ve heard CMR speak about how much he respects Sly Croom and the progress he is starting to make in building up the Miss St. football program. Personally, I wouldn’t mind seeing our “little cousins” make some noise. They’re not on our schedule and I believe it could further elevate what is already an exciting league to play in. (The stronger the “cellar dwellers”, the stronger the appeal of the entire conference). Go GEORGIA Dawgs!

By minookadawg

April 6, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs will always be my #1 priority, but I also like the see the entire league do well. The SEC was 41-10 vs Non conference opponents last season, including BOWL GAMES!

By Cuz

April 6, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

Coleslaw, when they move the G-day game away from Master’s week, I will be there. Football is fun, life is real. I get paid for Masters not to attend G-day, though I am very interested. Don’t lump everyone who did not attend G-day as a fair weather fan. I probably attended UGA before you were born. Been there in the good and bad. Cut us some slack.

By Prattville dawg

April 6, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this

Coleslaw, I agree with you to an extent. I’m sure some had a legitimate reason. However, I drove 250 miles from Prattville Al. and will continue to do so as I have for about the last 10 years. GO DAWGS!!!

By Wahl E. Gator

April 6, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

First of all, being a Gator fan, I’d punch the living F**K out of Richt before the game this Fall. Then, I’d do his wife like a dog!

Finally, I’d beat the living FK out of the team after being typical Atlanta/Yankee A Ho*les last Fall.

GOOOOO GATORSSSSS!!!!

By Wahl E. Gator

April 6, 2008 8:22 PM | Link to this

First of all, being a Gator fan, I’d punch the living F**K out of Richt before the game this Fall. Then, I’d do his wife like a dog!

Finally, I’d beat the living FK out of the team after being typical Atlanta/Yankee A Ho*les last Fall.

GOOOOO GATORSSSSS!!!!

By AltamahaDawg

April 6, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this

coleclaw I have no doubt, some of us were true die hard fans before you were born. The reason a lot of folk couldn’t attend, one word…life.

Real glad you could, but lets save the name calling for enemy shall we?

By rolling_in_coleslaw

April 6, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this

Did I hit nerve or does the truth hurts? Real dawgs fans 19,00 plus were there and CUZ you are no real dawgs fan and most likely the president of the GEORGIA BULLDAWGS BANDWAGON FAN CLUB! Masters or Georgia Dawg?DAWGS BABY! Golf a slow boring sport, for slow boring people! CUZ

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

April 6, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this

Bobby T “There were no special team plays (punts)” ? Huh ? What G-Day Game did you watch ? Even Coach Richt, in the booth with Buck Belue, commented on the horrible punts and that they were not going to get it. I’m very happy that walk-ons who will never play for us hit field goals with no one rushing them. But, the long snaps on the punts also looked very poor. We also failed to field half the punts and just let them roll and roll and roll. At one point, Stewart commented when the CSS camera crews zoomed in on Jon Fabris special teams’ coach that he would have them working on this all Summer and Fall. I was surprised that Butler didn’t try field goals and that Brian Mimbs kicked no field goals either what with Blair Walsh not even showing up until August. Brian Mimbs and Butler both showed up on campus with great buzz about their field goal and extra point kicking.

We are the Number 2 team in the nation, and THAT is our Special Teams ? I am quite concerned from what I saw and didn’t see.

Shane #1 I’m with you and would also Love to See a Summer without 1 arrest.

By Darkjuice

April 6, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

It was way more for “CUZ” to spend time with his raciest, redneck, old cracker master buddies than being at UGA game but I bet he thumps his chest tells everone he a big dawgs fan too.

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

April 6, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

Yes. I have to agree with MASTERS or Georgia Bulldogs’ Football. Who in the hell would choose golf ? That’s idiotic.

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

April 6, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this

And, note please that it is NOT EVEN the MASTERS since the masters doesn’t even start until FIVE WHOLE DAYS AFTER the G-Day Game.

When that piece of crap “sport” is more important, putting UGA Football behind it…

The ONLY reason why anyone watches the masters is because it is nice to see the bushes ONCE THE DAWG’S G-DAY GAME is over

Other than that and watching Tiger, no one has ever given a crap about golf.

No one.

Ever.

By cuz smoocher

April 7, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

cuz he is a uga drop out that couldn’t make the trip to Gday. He has to help mow grass and be a smoocher to all those old goats @ the masters.A golf clap for the cuz! job well done.

By Tim Tebow

April 7, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this

Can I get that cuz guy to mow my grass?I’ll let u touch my heisman, National champs and SEC champ ring.It’s better hanging out with me that those old farts. whata you say kiddo

By ATLANTA GATOR

April 7, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

LOL! Way tell em Bulldawg and Rollingcoleslaw I would rather watch bulldawgs b4 watching boring golf.That clown cuz is noway Dawgs fan, maybe bandwagon.

By minookadawg

April 7, 2008 3:00 AM | Link to this

Quit the Cuz bashin’ fellas. If the only real Dawg fans are the ones who attended the spring game, God help us. Every home game next season, there will be 60,000+ empty seats at Sanford Stadium. You guys really don’t have anything better to do than devour one of your own?! If y’all are a reflection of what it means to be a Dawgs fan, then it’s a sad day to bleed red and black. Interesting term, Masters Week. The man probably is involved with pre Masters preparations that require him to keep busy all week long. I love UGA, but Dawgs vs rent?! I’d have to concentrate on keepin’ that roof over my head. Cuz bashers, quit making UGA fans resemble a bunch of illiterate,irrational, drunk and over zealous punks!!! You guys are quick to accuse him of “bandwagon jumping”, while you are all busy boarding the Cuz Smashin’ Crusade of the evening. GET A LIFE and BACK OFF!! Go DAWGS!! (Ain’t that what this blog’s about?)

By Cuz

April 7, 2008 6:41 AM | Link to this

My credintials, attended UGA 78 thru 83. I was there in the Superdome when we beat Notre Dame, 12-0 and consensus National Champs. I went to the next two Sugars though the outcome was less than desired. While attending UGA I drove one of the team buses to the stadium. I got to walk in with the players and got to smack em on the shoulder pads and have fun with them before they ran out on the field. If this is a bandwagon, well I guess I qualify to drive.

I have what is called in the real world, a job. I have to work Saturday before the Masters through the Sunday after the Masters, no days off. I was working at 2:30 am this Monday, just about the time you clowns attacking me were going to bed. And by the way, I only cut my own grass. Save the vitriol for the opposition, I am not one of them.

By AltamahaDawg

April 7, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this

Cuz, don’t sweat it. Anyone questioning your Dawgness, is obviously a newcomer in here anyway.

The stupic thing is coleslaw, how does not attending the G-day make somebody a bandwagon fan? Wouldn’t all of a sudden a LOT more people attending the G-day game be more of the bandwagon effect? If you are going to insult Dawg fans in here, At least get your point correct. I think the term you where looking for was fair-weather, literally. Bandwagon refers to folks wanting to ride on (originally a political campaign) when that entity starts to improve and not so much before. So by claiming to be die hard fans in here back in some of the down years, But now, with expectation as high as ever, not going to this G-day game makes somebody bandwagoneers? Huh? That doesnt even make sence. It’s almost the complete opposite.

I’d say one of the characteristics of “bandwagon fan” is that they typically try to tell folks who have been riding a lot longer than themselves, how to do it.

By Red Clay Hound

April 7, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this

Are you kidding me? Cuz is the like the Larry Munson of this blog. He has forgotten more about UGA football than most of you will ever know. Maybe you guys are new here? That is the only thing I can think of. Unbelieveable………

By Big Time Dawg

April 7, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

I was really inpressed with our offense. King looked really good. With a bigger Moreno in the backfield our running game will be unstopable. Stafford and Gray looked good. Sorry Joe but it looks like Gray maybe the backup. Our LBs look great not going to have any problem in that area but was it me or did the deffense really not look that great. Maybe it was just that our offense is just that good this year. Lets hope that is the case because if it is look out here come the dawgs.

By AltamahaDawg

April 7, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

and then ATLANTA GATOR (not the real one BTW) is too dumb to change his nic before impersonating a Dawg Fan.

By StAugdawg

April 7, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

I live in Florida as well and I watched it twice on CSS. I thought CK was good, not spectacular. I thought that Israel Troupe looked particularly good, especially when he caught one over the middle from Cox and turned it into a big gainer. Joe Cox looked real good, the kickers were suprisingly good. Logan Gray is really going to be exciting in 2 years. Michael Moore has really stepped up. With Moore, Massaquoi, Green, Troupe, King, Aaron White, etc. there should be plenty of receivers. Overall, I was very impressed.

By Gen Neyland 1

April 7, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

Cuz

Those of us that know you, know you…Those that want to play Billy the Kid and come in here to make a name for themselves, won’t make many friends. As for Darkjuice, you a real idiot or just a wannabe idiot..?

By Gen Neyland 1

April 7, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Oh yeah, it’s nice to know that there are only 19,000 real Bulldawg fans…Means some of the one finger salutes I get are from repeat fanatics…

By DawgFans...WOW!!

April 7, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Logan Gray has you all whacking off? When DJ was there, he was 10 times the QB that Gray is but he was vilified all the way up to the 1st snap of the Boise State game. Even when he went down, there was more support for Terenshinski(or whatever his name is) than there ever was for DJ. This is why UGA will never win another national championship and there will never be another Herschel to overcome the coaches’ and fans’ stupidity. All of you calling for K. Durham to start, i hope you get your wish and then watch a super-talented team go on to a 7 win season. CMR has no balls…he is led on a leash by the UGA alum (the biggest collective group of rednecks ever assembled). That being said, J. Cox and L. Gray are your best QB’s as fat boy spooner M. Stafford is as over-rated as your memories of Dooley and (hand-off left, hand-off right) B. Belue.

By Cuz

April 7, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

Thanks guys, nice to know you got my back.

Man I wish we could use a few plays with a wishbone. Southerland, King, Moreno in the same backfield. The opposing defense would not know whether to defecate or go blind.

By Atlanta Gator

April 7, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

Alta~dawg——The real Atlanta Gator is still here, lurking just below the surface of the blog waters, watching and waiting. Faux “ATLANTA GATOR,” beware the sharp rhetorical teeth and proper grammar of the real thing.

All——Please accept my apologies for the crude posts above by “Wahl E. Gator.” I’m not sure if he’s one of ours, but he clearly intended to provoke a reaction in the name of the Gators. Sorry about that.

By Cuz

April 7, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

As I recall, many of us DJ fans always wanted more playing time for DJ because he was electrifying. Okay occasionally he would short out. I consider DJ one of the all time great Dawgs for hanging in there to start one season and what a season it was.

Wow nice to know what team you support.

By godawg

April 7, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

Cuz, you know we alllllllways got your back. Just cuz we don’t post often anymore, don’t mean we ain’t watching from the porch.

As President Emeritas as the FOC, I urge you as current Prez to rally the troops around the gNATS newest victim. May I suggest Pals of Paul? Probably better than Johnson’s Johnsons…LOL.

…WOW…What an idiot…

By War Eagle

April 7, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

After watching the G game, two impressions: C. King looked good for time played. If injuries dont come around, dawgs will have RBs.second, talent all over the field especially at LB. weakness, not much, just little experience in certain positions…It could be a great team…

By StAugDawg

April 7, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

I love golf and despise Tigger. I love the Masters.

By Cuz

April 7, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

godawg, how cn you go wrong with a name like Johnson’s Johnsons.

By Travis

April 7, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

How can you say uga is “scary good” when the game was played by uga on both sides of the ball?! Must be a uga grad.

By Mike

April 7, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

My first, and most lasting impression is that the o-line needs a lot of work. Moreno and C. King got the majority of yards on their individual effort. I realize we will face few teams with the speed, strength and agility of our 2 deep defensive front, but they had no control of the line of scrimmage. The secondary was also suspect. Again, talent everywhere and I do not expect to see that much talent for the opposition most of the fall BUT we will definitely be challenged by the usuals and ASU. We have got to improve. O-Line and Secondary are the key to how far we go next year. But that is why we have coaches and great coaches at that. GO DAWGS!

By AltamahaDawg

April 7, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

Wow, that’s impressive! 15 insults in only 14 lines.

By shane #1

April 7, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

Cuz, CPJ is on His honeymoon and needs no love from Us, not for a year or so anyway. I am concerned about Our neighbor to the north, the endangered species, the Philopotomus. Yes, the “great pumpkin” that Linus made famous is under attack by the most dangerous animal on the North American continent, the dreaded REPORTER! Let Us rally to His side, it’s time for the Phriends of Phil!

By I-DOG

April 7, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this

Shane #1. I like to hate Phil as much as the next Dawg fan, but right now he is the coaching opponent producing the best results against the Dawgs.

We were on a roll for the first half of this century against UT, but the last two years Phil has gotten the best of us and we have to give him credit for that.

By FL DAWG

April 7, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

I agree with Mike O line needs a lot of work. Of course this was against a very good D front 7. As far as the DB’s are concerned, I think we will be o.k., remember they were playing against what I think will become one of the better passing attacks this season, combined with a great running game. The problem the DB’s faced was what everyone else will face, do the db’s come up in run support, when they do, they open throwing down field, if they don’t they let Samuels, King and Knowshon steal the show. Any RB is stoppable if enough people come up and help out. The whole GA offense is predicated off of using the run to open up the pass and using the pass to keep the running lanes open. GA offense is scary good to opponents. There are no real standouts to me. Yes, KM is freakish and so is King, but they can be stopped if a D keys on them…GT put the breaks on KM. TB had a good game, but once he took to the field GT looked for the pass and the running lanes were open. Not a wise choice as it turned out. Stafford still needs to improve…Allen should have picked a poorly thrown ball.

The Defense is pretty awesome, look for them to be more dominant in the 2nd half with their depth. Much the same as last year, just ask Auburn. UGA can just keep running fresh legs in on D.

Special Teams is where we need to be concerned, we need a PK and Mimbs needs to be healthy.

This could be a special year for Dawg Fans if the ball bounces right, if the D can stay focussed for all the games and the O line can improve.

Good luck and GO DAWGS!!!

By I-DOG

April 7, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

Daw fans Wow:

There so many things wrong with your post that I don’t know where to start:

Logan Gray: While some people have posted that he look pretty good throwing and running during G Day, NOBODY is calling for him to start or even necessarily be the backup to Stafford the next two years. I’m not even sure his Grandmother would be clamoring for him to start for another two years.

DJ: He was a beloved and respected Dawg. On the field and off. He was a true gentleman and a very good student. He was a heckuva a QB.

Did some people prefer giving the slightly older David Greene (winningest QB in the history of D-1 college football) more or all the reps?… Sure. Did some UGA fans get down on DJ when he threw that bad pick against Flordia?…sure.

When DJ went down against Arkansas and Joe T. was forced to start agsint FL the next week, it was the low point of the season for EVERY Dawg fan (no offense Joe, but we all know DJ was more talented and experienced than you were at the time… you always gave your best and Dawg Nation appreciates that)

Did DJ lead UGA to another SEC Championship his senior year? YOU BET HE DID! Dawg nation loves DJ

UGA will never win the National Title again:

Unless Al Gore is right about global warming (120 degrees at Sanford Stadium in November in five years?)… UGA will win more national titles.

UGA finished 2nd just this year. By definition, finishing 2nd is as close as you can get to finishing 1st (unless your Ricky Bobby’s Dad who always preached if your not first your last… even Ricky Bobby’s dad realized that was dumb when he got older)

You don’t have to be a tech grad to know that UGA finished 3rd in 2002, that is also pretty close to 1st. UGA lost only one game that year and it was a close one.

I have now worked quotes from Nietsche, Ricky Bobby’s dad, and Dean Wormer into my posts in the last two years. With that I’ll close out this lengthy post.

By Cuz

April 7, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

shane #1, we have experimented with variations of the FOC for the Great Pumpkin. My previous was Phans of Phat Phil. Using Phriends may make us look less than the raving lunatics we are aiming for. Of course it would be more fun to start the Phan Club if we beat the guy.

By UGASlobberknocker

April 7, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this

Dunwoody Dawg..come on now..King a “serviceable ” back up? Have you been talking to Coach Dooley?(who described Herschel in the summer of 1980 as just a big stiff back.)

Seriously, I think he’s going to be a lot better than that. and I worry about Morenos durability so I think we will need him.

By SamoanDawg

April 7, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this

Cuz, what’s up bra. I heard you got attacked by the newcomers. Don’t pay any attention to those guys. All the regulars in here know who you are. Of course, everybody has their own opinions, so, I know you’re a truly a hardcore dawg.

sic’em!

Btw, I love the size of that Aron White kid. If he can bulk up to about 250, he could be scary. Southerland needs give him some of that DawgBizcuit, to put some mass on him.

By shane #1

April 7, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this

I-Dog, I don’t hate Phil, not anymore anyway. I don’t hate anyone coaching, not even Spurrier. I probably like Phil a little more than a rather high percentage of the Ut fans. Cruise Their blogs and You will see what I mean. Phil may not be a paragon of virtue, but He is no Petrino. Fans are so quick to jump on the fire the coach bandwagon nowdays and are always second guessing. The fact that most of them have never played in a football game and couldn’t coach a Pop Warner team does not deter Them at all. My desire is not to satirize the coach,though I am not above that at times, but it’s the fans We need to make fun of. Remember all the “experts” on these very blogs after the UT loss that were ready to fire Richt? It’s true that Ut has had some off field problems, almost every school does, but none of those fans were complaining when Fulmer was winning titles. If We are blessed with a victory over UT this year, IMO, the Phans, Or Phriends, of Phat Phil will be sorely needed. Besides, Who represents the SEC better, Phat Phil, or Skinny Saban? Phil looks like a Southerner, by God. You can tell He is a man that knows where the good Barbeque joints are! Tricky Nick looks like a Yankee Tofu eater.

By SamoanDawg

April 7, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

Y’all, this D looks doggone good… the depth is 2-3 deep it’s frightening. Especially in the front 7. Jarius Wynn-sr/Roderick Battle-jr are FREAKS!.. these 2 are the starters right now and not to mention the backups.. speedsters, J-Lo-sr, Demarcus Dobbs-soph, Michael Lemon-soph and Justin Houston-fr. Gosh, then we add 3 more true freshmen, Cornelius Washington-FREAK!, Jeremy Longo, and Toby Jackson.

At DT, starters Jeff Owen-sr & Geno Atkins-jr… backup by big Kade Weston-jr, Corvey Irvin-sr, Ricardo Crawford-soph and Brandon Wood-soph and the new comer DeAngelo Tyson, still not sure about A.J. Harmon, needs to drop weight to play DT.

In the second level: Speed at LBs is unreal. Danielle Ellerbe-sr, Rennie Curran-so and Daryl Gamble-so to start with.. then any of these guys can fill in with no problem, Darius Dewberry-jr, Akeem Dent-so, Akeem Hebron-so and Charles White-fr. Marcus Washington-sr is out ‘till next year… then freshmeat w/speed coming in the fall: Marcus Dowtin, Sanders Commings and Christian Robinson.

Oh boy, I’m licking my chops!

sic’em dawgs!

By Gamecock Henry

April 7, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

Samoan Dawg….are you sure you are describing the team that was on CSS Saturday. I wasnt impressed. Looks like they need to hit the weight room a little more harder and frequently or hire a new weight training coach so the pups can reduce injuries. Looks like they have been lifting a few donuts. Wait till you see the Gamecocks defense in Columbia this Sept. in Columbia. Our Guys are Really Athletic and big. You can really tell coach Spurrier has put a lot of emphasis on weight training this year. He has done this to improve our players technique and getting our guys much stronger to reduce injuries and be a force in the SEC this year. Your guys looked like a Division II school at best this past Saturday.

By FL DAWG

April 7, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

Gamecock Henry….Division II? Perhaps a little sarcasim. Your D returns a lot of players, but you will be breaking in a new D coordinator. With his new schemes etc. I would back off any claims to a sure win. Not to mention you don’t have a clean starter at QB. USC has the ability to be a factor in the east, but don’t go so far as to say you will beat UGA. It is always a competitive game and I expect no less this year. Given our D and O, I believe UGA has the advantage.

I will agree we did not look great Sat., but we were playing ourselves, I think both sides knew each others strengths and weaknesses. I think you may be suprised at how good UGA actually is.

By SamoanDawg

April 7, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this

Gamecock Henry, you’re entitled to your opinion, which is cool. I expect that coming from the enemies. We didn’t show much on G-Day, but that’s okay, I really didn’t want us to expose too much. But, I’m looking forward to see that gamecock D. I know you’re returning 10 starters. I’m expecting your D to carry your team this year, lead by big Jasper, but what about y’alls depth? You know that’s what killed y’all in the latter part of last season. It seems like when Jasper went down and that was it. He went down and your D did too. No one that I remember really stepped up to his place. Correct me if I’m wrong, but, I like our D better.

btw, out of the first 4 teams we open up with this year: Georgia Southern, Central Michigan, South Carolina and Arizona State, I think the gamecocks will be the toughest test. It’ll be a close game as always, but I think this season we’ll have the big W.

sic’em!

By Gamecock Henry

April 7, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this

SamoanDawg….. better be wary of the team from the Southern Conference. Remember what App. State did last year at the Big House. Uga just might play to their level as they tend to do sometimes. But please dont lose Cause The Gamecocks will want to be the ones to bring Uga back down to Earth!

By shane #1

April 8, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this

Samoan, I watched some of the highlights of the G-day game and i was impressed with Stafford, He seems to be getting on target with the deep ball and Our recievers are hanging on to the ball, like the second half of last season. We have some BIG, physical, wrs. If A J makes the rotation this fall we could see a spread with all four wrs 6’4” or taller. That is awesome! Don’t worry about old limpcock Harry, after USC {the other one} goes six and six next year He will disappear again.

By Gamecock Henry

April 8, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

Shane#1….. Your Recievers are injured. They are not physical enough and thier numbers are not impressive. Me and a couple of my Clemson friends watched the game and they were not impressesed with Uga as well. Even Clemson folks says we should beat the puppies again! I think our Defense will be able to handle Ugas Offensive line. Stafford is overhyped and barely hit 60 percent of his passes with almost a interception in the controlled scrimmage. I think Cullen Harper at Clemson is better than Stafford. Shane ….. are you sure you were watching the same team Saturday???? Better take off them rose colored glasses son!!!!

By SamoanDawg

April 8, 2008 12:25 AM | Link to this

Gamecock Henry, I ain’t worry about our little bro G-Southern. Don’t you think after what Appy did to Michigan kind of wake up all the big BCS teams, not to overlook any of your opponent? Georgia answered that in the Sugar. I think coach Richt really dictate the success half of last season. He came up with some motivational tactics to fire up his team and the entire bulldawg nation. It took some guts to do what he did in Jax. And the blackout thing was fantastic. This is a whole different bulldawg team you’ll find out on Sept 13.

sic’em!

By SamoanDawg

April 8, 2008 12:39 AM | Link to this

shane #1 yep, you’re on the money. Stafford will have a montrous year. I can see confidence in him and the way he managed the O. His WRs are physical and are all playmakers. Caleb King had some daylights on few carries. But, I think when Carlton Thomas comes in, he’ll probably move up the depth chart pass Richard and Dontavious. Carlton is only listed @ 5’7, maybe 165 lbs, but the kid runs hard like a 220 lbs back… very quick & physical for his size.

**sic’em!

By shane #1

April 8, 2008 1:02 AM | Link to this

Samoan, Ga Southern should not be taken lightly, that’s for sure. They have talent, are used to winning, and will be fired up playing in front of the home folks. I look for Them to give Us a good game for at least the first half, They do that against most of the good Div 1 teams. Usually lack of depth begins to show in the second half when They start to wear down. We will see the o line gel this fall and having Southerland and Boling in the lineup will help open some holes for the rbs. Carlton is a good back, and will help on kickoff returns and as a change of pace from King and Moreno. He is supposed to be the Warrick Dunn type that Richt has been looking for since He took over at UGA.

By Cuz

April 8, 2008 3:57 AM | Link to this

Gamecock Henry, just finished working with Jasper’s Dad a few minutes ago. I have never met the kid, but if he is anything like the father, he must be a class act. See you in Columbia.

By USC be wary

April 8, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Henry The gamecocks need to be worried about Wofford and UAB. With no QB, a head coach ready to quit, bad o-line, no play makers on o or d. A team that quit on the field because one player got hurt, not even the OBC could fix. Not quite sure why you a concerned with UGA football and giving advise. You are correct about App St. You and your team should be concerned about the team from Columbia not Athens. Your team lost the last 6 games of ‘07 and may lose the first 3 in ‘08. What ever CMR did to motivate his team was great - it seems the OBC can’t motivate the water boy much less a football team. Also, Stafford my be overrated in your opinion but he is way better than any QB in Columbia right now. How much would the OBC give to have a QB like Stafford right now???? You should take the hater glasses off - son!!!! Sept. 13 2008 - it’s coming and it will be a long day for the OBC and Gamecoks fans.

By Red Clay Hound

April 8, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

Can anyone provide us with a list of who the UGA verbal commitments are for 2009? I was keeping up with it a while back, but think I may have missed out on a few players.

By William R. Bentley III

April 8, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

As far as I’m concerned, these young men will succeed or fail based on personal choices. If they follow rules, study hard in class, and give it 100% on the football field, I can’t ask for more. I believe in the character of these young men and the valiant way they competed last Saturday was commendable.

CMR will have these boys prepared to compete at the highest level this fall. Expectations will never have been higher. I just hope that their demeanor on and off the field is a solid representation of the University of Georgia, where I graduated in 1958. Go Dawgs! Let’s win in life first, then win on the battle field. Dont forget the golden rule in the SEC: SECC first, the rest will take care of itself.

By StAugDawg

April 8, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Red Clay Hound,

Here you go:

Chris Burnette -OL Abry Jones - DT Dexter Moody - LB Washaun Ealey -RB Chase Vasser - LB Zach Mettenberger - QB Shawn Williams - DB

By Red Clay Hound

April 8, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

Thanks StAugDawg much appreciated. Any scoop on what other needs we are looking to fill for next year? Also, other than the AJC, where do you go to get your recruiting information? I usually buy the Forrest Davis book once a year and a Lindey’s or Athlons just to stay current in the off season. But I’m guessing there are better sources for information.

By Cuz

April 8, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

Chip you are not missing much down here in Augusta, unusally cool for the tournament. I will hook you and Carter up next year when the rotation comes back around. That windmill they added to the sixth hole has got Tiger perplexed.

By I-DOG

April 8, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

Shane #1:

I thought you were trying to keep Phil at UT because you didn’t think much of him as a coach, so I misunderstood you.

The fans of Chan were fans because UGA always beat his teams.

I don’t really hate Phil or any other team or coach for that matter it is just a convenient expression.

I have enjoyed watching Spurrier struggle at Washington and at USC and watching the Dawgs shut him out at home two years ago was truly priceless.

The UT program has struggled in this century compared to the 90’s when they seemed to have much better teams, but Phil is certainly a good coach.

By StAugDawg

April 8, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

Red Clay Hound,

check out Rivals.com

By shane #1

April 8, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

I-DOG, We are in complete agreement. If Phil is fired, or what is more likely, asked to resign after this season, it will not be because He has suddenly forgotten how to coach. Fans today have overblown expectations and no patience. Phil’s problems can be traced to one thing, the quality of coaching in the SEC. It is not so much that UT’s program has dropped off, it is that almost every other SEC program has gotten better. I could name at least eight out of the eleven other coachs that could coach any top flight program in the country. Can You name one SEC team that You would call badly coached? To make matters worse for Phil, all these guys recruit pretty well. Tenn does not have enough four and five star athletes to feed a program like UT’s, and doors are closing on Fulmer’s traditional recruiting grounds. Richt has pretty well closed the door on Ga. Ut can land an Eric Berry now and then, but They can’t load up in Ga like in the past. UGA and Clemson are working the Carolinas pretty hard, Saban almost wrapped up Alabama, and Ut still has to compete with Auburn for the rest. Kentucky made some noise and will land some of those guys, and Petrino is the “next big thing” at Ark. Then You have Miles and Meyer, who are usually in the top two or three in the country in recruiting. You can see that Fulmer is boxed in. IMO, Phil may have done His best job of coaching last year, and He got no credit for it. I thought He was through before He beat Us, I thought He was through after being blown out by Bama, I thought He was through after trailing UK and Vandy, and He came back and made the SECCG. Phil won some respect from Me last year. However, it will be even more difficult for Him next season, USC will be better if They are healthy, the Gators will be tough, and UGA and Bama should be better. The fact that Cutliff is gone will only make Phil’s job harder. Heii, if I was Phil I might even want to retire after next season!

By DawgFans...WOW!!

April 8, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

Responses are just what you’d expect. Cuz says “DJ was electifying…occassionally he would short out” and I-Dog says “some fans got down on DJ when he threw that bad pick against FLA”. Do any of you remember the 1st game of the 2002 season, DJ’s freshman year? Against Clemson, with D. Greene stinking the place up, DJ comes in and wins the game almost single-handedly. Accounts for 2 TD’s with no turnovers while D. Greene is ineffective moving the ball and throws an interception that sets up a score and fumbled…in the 3rd quarter after DJ has put the Dawgs up. Greene’s critical fumble is returned 55yds for a tying score. No problem, however, as the Dawgs fall behind by a TD and Richt puts DJ back on the field and he leads the Dawgs back with a game-tying strike to T. Edwards and the win by a FG. Without DJ masking Greene’s “short outs and fumble for a TD” the Dawgs start the 2002 season 0-1. Any Dawg fans remember that? No, all they can recall is that DJ lost the FLA game by throwing an interception. But did they lose the game because of the INT. After DJ throws the pick with 4mins left in the 2nd Qtr, the Dawgs go in at halftime still up 13-12. DJ never sees the field again because he made 1 mistake(he really didn’t, Edwards gave up his route on the INT). So what does the “GREAT D. GREENE” do in the second half? NOTHING but stink up the place. The Dawgs don’t convert another 3rd Down and Greene finishes the day 11comps on 29 attempts (38%, even worse than the vilified Vick…ha). Let’s not forget that in the 1st quarter Greene fumbled deep in his own territory that led to a FLA drive to the UGA 5yrd line. Without the miraculous interception by D. Pollack the game would have been lost then. DJ sat and waited and had the best year ever by a UGA QB but all the fans can remember, even when they’re heaping their form of praise (he was electrifying BUT…)on him is that game.

How about 2003 when UGA could have gone undefeated but loss to LSU in the regular season and then were blown out by the Tigers in the SEC championship with the Sugar Bowl on the line. How did D. Green perform? In the regular season, he went 20 for 44 and 2 picks with 2 sacks and a fumble on the LSU 8yd line after a spectacular fumble return by Sean Jones. Game lost there. Even worse in the SECCG. He went 17 of 41 and 3 picks with 5 sacks and 1 pick returned for a TD after 2 long FG’s by B. Bennett to pull the Dawgs within 11 of LSU (17-6 before the pick…24-6 afterward). UGA’s whole season lost because of the ineffective play of D. Greene but he’s still revered.
What did DJ do his year as a starter? The Dawgs lost 2 regular season games (1 with Joe-T as the starter) and 0ne to Auburn 31-30. DJ went 20 for 34 and 304 yards with 2 TD’s and 0 turnovers. DJ’s fault again? Where D. Greene played with some of the strongest Dawg defenses ever, DJ had to overcome his defense in this game and in the Sugar Bowl. In the SB, DJ went 20-33 for 277yds with 3TD’s, no picks and 1 fumble that was recovered at the 50yd line. And what about his complete dismantling of the Great Boise State program…set the record for most TDs in a game by a Dawg before being giving way to Joe-T with a 45-7 lead. His stats: 16 of 24 with 4TD’s, 1 rushing TD and not turnovers..his first game as the established starter.

By Cuz

April 9, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this

Wow, shut up your face. I came to praise DJ, not dishonor him. He shorted out that Ga-Tech game because I felt he did not get enough playing time. DJ is one of the greatest Dawgs ever but no one is perfect. Even Saint Herschel never scored a touchdown against Clemson. Get the picture or do you need a coloring book?

By Brokenknuckle

April 10, 2008 4:10 AM | Link to this

Shane remember how Spurrier beat the Atlanta Falcons? Snider still paid Spurrier his $25 Million.

By DawgFans...WOW!!

April 10, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

Cuz,

Maybe you do realize the contributions of DJ to UGA and how he should have been given more playing time but most DAWG fans do not. The excuse everytime D. Greene made a mistake was “his rhythm is being disrupted by bringing in DJ for a series”. Why doesn’t the same logic apply to DJ? Why don’t DAWG fans realize how difficult it is to get a “rhythm” when you only play 1-3 series a game? That’s my main point. I grew up a DAWG fan and still follow the team but I’m no longer a huge fan because I don’t want to be associated with the majority of the ignorant fan base. So sorry if I misunderstood your true feelings and hopefully your DAWG’s will win the NC…i still hope they do.

By **New Breed Leader**

April 11, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

It’s time for a change. There’s a New Breed of sports fan joining the Bulldog Blogs. The New Breed welcomes any and everyone (regardless of where your Saturday loyalties lay) who is willing to take a stand against the ego driven, tyrannical tirades of The Gentlemen’s Club (aka Zeb McCluskey, Shane #1 or 2, Cuz, Gen Neyland, etc..). Some of you have been referred to as “nerds, idiots, and even haters,” just because you express different opinions than those of TGC. The New Breed welcomes you and respects your right to have and post your own thoughts. We will not tolerate the verbal abuse and poison that flows from the fingertips of TGC. NB4L

By GrevehallVOL

April 15, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this

Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched Ga. Puppies. “Fat Phil” as you choose to call him seems to have your number. Tennessee will never fall off. Quit dreaming. Games are won on the football field not on forums. Anyone can beat Hawaii. If you practice singing Rocky Top and can perform a good rendition we will be glad to allow you to the honor of being a Vol. LOL. GO VOLS.

By nick_ccnaca

January 2, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this

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