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By Rabid

April 22, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

Changing subjects. If Pollack’s NFL career is really over, Coach Richt would be smart to look to add him to the Dawgs coaching staff. he’s a born leader and motivator and will succeed in whatever he does in life.

By Cuz

April 22, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

I second the motion Rabid. Any discussion?

By Tom

April 22, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

Sure spring games are overrated. Glorified scrimmages that probably are better at providing the players and coaches actual game day planning around logistics than a game day atmosphere on the field. But I like the way UGA, and Richt lately, handles spring games…more of a celebration of a hard-working spring, rather than a viewpoint of showing the world how good your team will be. Richt & Co, and many other schools, played many walk-ons and 3rd/4th stringers which is very nice for those players and their families, and also let the regulars get a few last licks in on each other. But as a game, they stink. Kind of like spring training for baseball, you look for consitency and improvement in the spring, and hope any injuries are minor.

By the way, I have my tickets booked for the ASU game! I know a ton of Dawg fans will be going, but I hope we all go with a good attitude and show some respect to a great college town.

By Kevin

April 22, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

I agree with Rabid. Hire Pollack in some defensive coaching capacity. What a true role model for the young pups.

By Cuz

April 22, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

Just make sure that Pollock does not do any head butts on the players. He might hurt them.

By scooter11

April 22, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

The B’ham News’ sports editorial columnist gave the Richt trip to Honduras very favorable treatment on the front of the Sunday sports page. For those over there who can read, I think they got a real appreciation for why we are glad to have CMR. Further, for those a-holes who keep bashing us for so-called thuggery (underage drinking, wrong-way scooters) and claiming CMR is hypocritical, this story would be wasted.

Also in that section was a very large write-up on Title IX, naming those who have had the most impact on women’s sports. Not surprisingly, the SEC dominated. Coach Summitt at UT was #1, UA gym coach Sarah Patterson was #2, although her achievements are greatly overshadowed by #3 Suzanne Yoculan (minor breach of objectivity by an AL paper). Andy Landers was #10.

And, finally, in the humor category, the weekly AU/UA back-and-forth bashing continues to put the UGA/Tech bashing to shame in terms of delusions of grandeur.

Oh, yeah. Get Pollack back to Athens. He can manage his RV tailgate park in his spare time.

By Left to Right

April 22, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Is there any evidence Pollack can coach? The skills necessary to be a great player are not always the same as the skills necessary to be a great coach. There have been many, many great players who were poor coaches.

Plus, college teams are only allowed so many coaches on staff by the NCAA. Which of UGA’s current defensive coaches do y’all propose getting rid of to make room for Pollack?

By P Dawg

April 22, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

It would be great to see Pollack on the sidelines in Athens! I’m proud of him for having the common sense to give up more money to stay healthy for his wife and children and everyone else in the Bulldog Nation who would be devastated if he had permanent paralization for trying again.

Erickson might as well play this off. Even if they came out of the scrimmage looking great, the fact is they won’t when they play UGA. They haven’t seen speed and size like this!

Another fine example of why we are so fortunate to have CMR here. Most coaches are sitting on an island somewhere sipping pina collatas after their spring games and look at where this great man is. It’s not all about x’s and o’s folks. Richt proves it!

By Dog44

April 22, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Future topic suggestion:

(I know this is thinking ahead, but it’s an interesting question:)

Which UGA football team do you think should be better… 2008 or 2009?

Despite all the hype for 2008… as I see it, if KM and MS stick around for another year, there’s no reason to think 2009 won’t actually be the better squad (with an easier schedule, too.) A more veteran o-line and a proven kicker (hopefully) will be the key factors in this, and I don’t see us losing that many pieces at the end of the 08 season (assuming a few key guys hang around.) Am I missing something?

By Cuz

April 22, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Arizona State does not concern me. Playing LSU and UF back to back does.

By mcdawg

April 22, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

Erickson is correct but you need to feed the beast-that is a game i hope not to overlook-it will be about 105 on the field at kickoff so heat will be a factor (don’t give me any nonsense about dry heat-its hot)-not to discourage anyone from traveling already have great seats through ASU

By Tim

April 22, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

Here’s another wrinkle on ASU… you can’t tailgate until 3 1/2 hours before gametime. If it’s not in the South, it’s not tailgating. And on top of the fact that ASU only had 3,000 people at it’s spring game, it tells me they aren’t that serious about football. Characterizes the PAC-10 pretty well for me.

By Maryland Dawg

April 22, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

Dog 44,

I’ve been preaching the same thing. I do like our chances this year, but we should be just as dangerous, more experienced and who knows even more hungry in 09. All in all we could be in for some of the best years we have experienced in a long time. As for ASU football, if their O-line is anywhere as bad as they were a year ago,most Dawg fans will be partying in Oldtown Scottsdale by the 4th quarter due to a**whipping we will lay down on the sun devils. Should be a fun trip.

By Cuz

April 22, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

I remember last year after Okie States spring game and what they accomplished, there were more Cowboys on this blog talking about how they were going to take the Dawgs to the woodshed and give them an old fashioned Oklahoma butt whipping. History proved them wrong. You cannot predict a season on a Spring game, end of story.

By mountain fan

April 22, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

just as spring games are OR, dogs are also! re future…dogs better win it in 08 cause a few might go get the big bucks…after they “loose” a few this fall.

By aaron

April 22, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this

most likely the asu game will be a night game. both u of a (arizona) and asu play night games at home most of the year cause of the heat. i live out here in arizona, and have for the better part of last 20 years, and at night it most likely will still be very warm but more tolerable. start hydrating NOW!!

out here, i can tell y’all, college football does not mean/count as much as it does back in the sec. i do hope uga does prepare very well for the environment/game. i would love to see my dogs (finally) take it to asu. GO DAWGS!!!

By Paddy

April 22, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this

Left to right… you are correct on some level. How do we know if the guy can coach? But look at his backround. Nothing put pluses. There are some players that could not coach a lick; Pepper Rogers, Vedie Himsl, Elvin Tappe, Eddie Haas, Bobby Petrino,Ted Williams, Bob Lemon this list could go on forever. I for one would give Pollack every chance to prove his worth. I think he could make his mark as a very good football coach.

By P Dawg

April 22, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

The thought of 09’ has already crossed my mind a few times as well. It would be much more satisfying going undefeated with this years schedule, but we’ll take em’ all. UF had a similar SEC schedule when they won it with one loss a couple of years ago and they were saying that it wasn’t supposed to happen until the next year but they had a much worse season the next year. Sounds like they might not be as well off with CUM’s recruits and schemes. Anyway, if UGA does get it done in 08’, look for Stafford to go on to the NFL. But don’t cringe too much about that thought. As good and well thought of as he is, we won’t be hurting for replacements at any position for a LOOOONG time! (unless CMR takes a pro job((now cringe!!)) which I don’t see happening). GO DAWGS!!!

By shane #1

April 22, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this

Don’t put too much stock in ASU’s spring game. Old Dennis knows His way around a practice field, He will have His guys ready to play. I am glad CMR is taking players to Honduras. Teenagers and twentysomethings tend to be extremely egocentric, it will do Them good to see some real third world poverty up close.

By P Dawg

April 22, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

Tom, if you’re still around, how much are those tickets going for out there?

By P Dawg

April 22, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

I’m still waiting.

By JacketFan

April 22, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this

David Pollack would be a great addition to the UGA staff. What a class act. I was truly crushed when he injured himself in ‘06. He had such a bright career ahead of him. I hate to see that happen to any player, regardless of the colors he wears on Saturdays.

By Old Dawg

April 22, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

I’m really glad the players will be going on the mission trip with coach Richt. In fact, I wish more coaches worked to have their players involved in charities. The results are beneficial to everyone involved, and it puts the games they play into proper perspective.

With that in mind, I’d like to see some stories on former Dawgs and the community service activities they do in their communities, or what they’re doing with their careers. It doesn’t have to be just football players, but other former athletes.

For example, former tennis star Brent Crimes is an optimologist in Athens. Robert “Happy” Dicks is a neurosurgeon.

With all the crime related stories involving athletes, a series like that would be a breath of fresh air.

By SamoanDawg

April 22, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

I ain’t worry about ASU at all. We’ll run all over their D. I seriously don’t think they can stop our running game. Stafford will dissect it and audible to whatever he wants.

Rudy Carpenter will be on his back counting stars. He’ll experienced what Colt Brennan experienced in New Orleans. We’re too deep upfront.

Pollack can make a good coach. He definitely has the football smarts and be a good motivator. The only thing that I think he might need to be real good at, is learn how to be a teacher first. IMO, you need to know how to illustrate schemes to get a point(s) across to the players. He would make a good coach and he’ll be a heck of a recruiter too.

sic’em!

By TuscaloosaDAWG

April 23, 2008 12:28 AM | Link to this

Hey, I’m a big UGA fan stuck in Tuscaloosa…however, I will be heading to Athens soon to watch the Dawgs play Bama in Hardball..any ideas of good resturants/attractions to see while I am there? I am bringing a Bama fan with me and I want him to see the best Athens has to offer…not so much the most expensive places…just the places with the best atmosphere..thanks for any help on this..email me if you like…tvradioguy@yahoo.com. Thanks!

By Cuz

April 23, 2008 1:53 AM | Link to this

Loosa, just park downtown and walk around. There are so many places to eat that are not expensive that I cannot name them all. Of course one reason I cannot name them is that I was not seeing to well at the time, but I was not driving. Plenty of good eating joints across from the old part of the University, old Franklin college. The reason for the wrought iron fence was to keep cows out in the late 1700’s. Only way to get close to a cow is buy a burger at the Grill. Good burger joint if it is still there.

By Drago

April 23, 2008 5:57 AM | Link to this

I would love to see Pollack back in Athens in some capacity, either in coaching or support services—Maybe in the AD office. Assuming he has his degree. But, I see him more in a broadcasting role. He is already doing some stuff for Fox (I think Fox). He would also be ideal for Loran’s job on the sideline.

By Eric Hughes

April 23, 2008 7:06 AM | Link to this

Chip:

What about the Banner Herald Sports Dept. covering the SE Lacrosse Conference CHAMPION UGA Men’s LACORSSE CLUB? UGA just won the SELC Crown (for the 2nd straight year), with a thrilling 17-16 win over Va Tech at the tourney over in north Atlanta. Have you or any of the Banner Herald Sports folks ever seen a Lacrosse game? UGA Lax will be invited to play in the College Lax Club National “sweet 16” out in Dallas, TX. in mid-May.

Go to CollegeLAX.us for the details. Our UGA kids are a great Lacrosse team, yet they get virtually NO coverage in their own hometown Sports page. UGA Coach Jason Slider has done a great job with our team. With a little news coverage, maybe the UGA Athletic Dept would support our Lacrosse program more (hint-hint).

By Fort Worth Dawg

April 23, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

I’d like to see the Athletic Department and/or the University attempt to make contact with alumni out west to encourage them to attend the ASU game. UGA never travels out West and something as simple as a postcard sent to alumni in AZ, NV, CA, CO, TX, etc. announcing the game date with hints on how to obtain tickets could pay big dividends. It is reasonable to assume that getting alumni to attend the game might provide a spike in donations to UGA as old interests are reignited.

By sobedawg

April 23, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

Jarius Wynn, Kade Weston, Jeff Owens, Ricardo Crawford, Akeem Hebron, Roderick Battle, Corvey Irvin, Jeremy Lomax, Michael Lemon, Akeem Dent, Darius Dewberry, Dannell Ellerbe, Marcus Washington, Charles White, Rennie Curran, Darryl Gamble, Prince Miller, Bryan Evans, CJ Byrd, Rashad Jones, Asher Allen, Ramarcus Brown, Quintin Banks, Donovan Baldwin and Company are going to have a FIELD DAY with Arizona State…WOW…Is OUR defense LOADED, ladies and gentlemen! :D

By shane #1

April 23, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

Sobedawg, watch out for Hebron, from what I understand He had a great spring, but got no props from the coaching staff. Methinks He is still in Richt’s dawghouse for getting suspended last year. Hebron is possibly Our fastest lb and Has something to prove. Loosa, I second Cuz’s recomendation. Try to get a room at the Holiday Inn on Broad. You will be within walking distance, or a short cab ride, of any place You would want to go. Do not drink and drive in Athens! Do not drink on the street or in a parking lot! While in Athens take a tour of the campus. You will not find a more beautiful campus anywhere, and the Co-Eds will be wearing their spring dreses!

By Geaux Tigers

April 23, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

You mutt fans make me laugh. Why would you worry about what lowly ASU is doing when you’re going to have your leg-humping behinds handed to you this year at LSU? Can one of you mongrel lovers explain that to me?

By AJC BLOG STAFF

April 23, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

My dad asked Me to write this, because He said that the posts on this blog were so lame that it wasn’t worth wasting His time. AS IF!!! He has been laying around the apartment in His undewear drinking for, like, WEEKS! I am saving up money from My job to get My own place, I mean, seeing you dad in His underwear is SOOO GROSS! Anyway, I don’t know much about football because it is dumb, but here goes. My Dad says that UGA has some good tight ends, which is cool, because the community college where I go is full of fat little dweebs, not a tight butt anywhere! What does geaux tigers mean, were You trying to say go? Don’t they teach like spelling and english and stuff where You live? I have read some of this stuff so I know what ASU means, Arizona State, right? I think that must be in like, Arizona, or someplace. I know why everybody is freaking out, ROAD TRIP!

By SamoanDawg

April 23, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this

Geaux Tigers, who’s your QB? Perrillwhoux? Nice leader you got there. If he does it again and Leslie still don’t suspend him, IMO, your team will be divided… b/c he gets special treatment. I wished we could’ve played y’all in the SECCG, we would’ve ran all over your fur tail. It’ll be a close game, but I like our chance better. Perrillwhoux will be running for his life.

Serious question though, why do y’all wear white jersey at home?… just curious.

sic’em!

By Geaux Tigers

April 23, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

SamoanDawg (Dog?), don’t worry about our QB because we are absolutely knee deep in them. The same goes for the rest of the LSU football team positions. We will not be divided as you flea-bitten hounds will see IF you have the fortitude to come and see us this fall. Perhaps your coach, ‘Mary’ Limp-Richts, will just forfeit the game and do the SEC a huge favor. You have no chance and we will take you UGA mix-breeds behind the woodshed to show you some serious whup-ace! The game will not even be close, mutt lover. LSU will repeat as SEC Champions and you know it.

White jerseys at home? That’s easy to answer, dawg boy. Have you ever watched a thunderstorm? Stay with me now…..concentrate….have you ever watched the lightning in the sky? OK, still with me? Good. Now what color would you call that lightning, dawg boy? I rest my case. We are as fast as lightning and nothing will stand between LSU and another NC - not UGA, not UF, not ‘Bama, NOTHING. Put that in your ‘dawg’ pipe and smoke on it.

By Zeb McKluskey

April 24, 2008 12:16 AM | Link to this

Gee, go tigers, see I don’t see the need to use your name as something negative. Us Dawgs respect your team and know that it’s going to be a huge task to defeat you guys. Shane help me out here. Samoan, Cuz and Sobe, why do these guys think that they’re going to kick our azz based on last year?? Our why do we think we’re going to kick the east’s azz based on last year???? Inquiring minds want to know.

By SamoanDawg

April 24, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this

Geaux Tigers, you’re pretty cocky aren’t ya little tigger. ummm.. didn’t we knocked out your Qb, Russell, in the last SECCG? yeah, it’ll be the same scenario. Perrillwhoux will not last after the 1st qtr, if he’s still with the team. I don’t think he can handle the pressure, he will have a mental break down. Can he managed the whole game by himself? probably not… better have your backup ready… better yet, it dudn’t matter who your QB will be, they will go down like a sack of potatoes!

btw, put down that bottle of white lightening… actually give it to Perrillwhoux, he’s thirsty.

sic’em

By Zeb McKluskey

April 24, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

Ok, that last sentence was aimed at the sec west people, sorry.

By sobedawg

April 24, 2008 2:18 AM | Link to this

LSU will take one in the chin next year folks…and they will have MORE than 2 losses too…Perriloser…:D

By Earnest T Bass

April 24, 2008 3:39 AM | Link to this

Cuz you done a pretty good job parkin them cars at the Masters.Go get em u leg humper.

By shane #1

April 24, 2008 3:51 AM | Link to this

Zeb, I don’t know why anyone assumes a victory in the SEC. Too young and too dumb to know any better, I guess. I certainly remember UT and Carolina, the Tigers should remember UK and Arky. I just hope the Dawgs can steal one in Baton Rouge and get out of town before those Cajuns figure out what happened!

By GW

April 24, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

Did anybody say GymnDogs going for their 4th straight national championship in Athens this weekend? Except for the gymnastics diehards, I wonder if UGA fans are lukewarm towards our gymnastics coach right now. The AJC seldom mentions gymnastics.

By Cuz

April 24, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

I think we win in Baton Rouge because our defense cannot be stopped by their O-line. I think Stafford and Moreno score enough points to win the game. With the added playing last years National Champs, the motivation is there.

I for one was pulling for LSU to stomp Ohio State in the NC game. I had no sour grapes that we were not there. If we had won either the UT game or the USC East game, we would have something to say about it because we would have been in the SECC. We did not, we got what we got.

LSU, I have a lot of respect for your program and your tradition. I am making predictions based on last years team. This years team as yours, has not played a game yet. My fear is that we put so much emotion into winning at the Red Stick stadium we may be out of gas by the time we make the rumble by the river the following week.

By Cuz

April 24, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

Earnest T, I would have made more money if I did not have to replace my picture window that you broke throwing that rock. Next time just knock on the door.