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DEL.ICIO.USGeorgia, Florida have big advantages at QB
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I don’t think anybody who knows anything about football can question the importance of quarterback play. It’s not as important in college as it is in the NFL — check out some of the signal-callers that have won national championships — but strong, mistake-limited play out of the position is super significant nonetheless.
My brother and I were talking about this the other night and our conversation invariably led us to a discussion of SEC quarterbacks. Never mind the “who’s better?” argument between Florida’s Tim Tebow and Georgia’s Matthew Stafford. There’s no denying that Tebow has been better so far but we won’t have complete data on those two until they have completed their college careers and secured their fates in the NFL. Until then that’s all opinion and conjecture.
What everyone can agree on regarding those two is that they’re both pretty doggone good and certainly difference-makers for their teams. Which brings me back to the discussion with my brother.
The fact is, Stafford and Tebow loom above the rest of the quarterbacks in the SEC and are big reasons why their teams are so good. They’re going to be better than their opposition’s quarterback in virtually every game other than the one against each other. In fact, if you look at it closely it doesn’t appear to be a great year for quarterbacks in the league.
Starting in the Eastern Divison, Tennessee has to replace Erik Ainge and it’s doing it with a quarterback (Jonathan Crompton) who is coming off elbow surgery. Kentucky must find a replacement for record-setting Andre Woodson and South Carolina will break in a new signalcaller, which could be a good or bad thing considering Blake Mitchell’s enigmatic career. One of the Gamecocks’ best candidates, Stephen Garcia, is currently suspended from school because of his trouble with the law. Only Vanderbilt, which brings back the duo of MacKenzie Adams and Chris Nickson, is solidified under center, and neither one of them will have Earl Bennett to throw to.
On Georgia’s schedule from the West are: LSU, which will start either a transfer from Harvard or a redshirt freshman after the Ryan Perrilloux debacle; Auburn will not only break in a new starter at quarterback (Chris Todd or Kodi Burrns) but it will also be introducing an entirely new offensive scheme under new coordinator Tony Franklin; and Alabama, which brings back John Parker Wilson, a decent quarterback for sure but certainly not one that strikes fear in defensive coordinators. Advantage Georgia in those three tilts.
The rest of the conference: Ole Miss believes it will be upgrading from Seth Adams to Texas transfer Jevan Snead; Mississippi State appears set with Wesley Carroll; Arkansas has a go-to guy in Casey Dick but new coach Bobby Petrino pronounced it an open competition and has brought in quarterbacks from everywhere to join it. A recent NCAA decision to deny eligibility this season for Michigan transfer Ryan Mallet didn’t help matters.
The point is, as you can see, Georgia and Florida are in really good shape at quarterback and both have the requisite weapons around them required to make some big noise. The majority of the league, not so much.
What do y’all think? Am I overstating the significance of quarterback play? Is there one or two SEC guys out there that may turn out better than Stafford or Tebow? Let us hear your thoughts.
Also, check out where Mr. College Football has the Stafford-led Dogs and Tebow-led Gators in the TB Top 30.
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By JRL
May 8, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
I don’t see two any better. Carry it one more step what if either Tebow or Stafford go down for a game or two? I’d take UGA with JC running the show over most others in the SEC.
By larry
May 8, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
After the dogs roll over Flordia this year, opinions will change over whose the better QB. Mark my words, Stafford will be a top 5 draft pick in this year’s draft
By reservoirDAWG
May 8, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
I think Stafford and Tebow are the class of the SEC. I also think Wilson will have a good year. As far as overstating the significance of QB play, it is the most important position on the field.
By brandon
May 8, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Stafford is the man. He is a true pro style qb.
By speaking of JC
May 8, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
Any new pix from nascar ‘Dega this year?
By brandon
May 8, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
Any new pics of Tebow kissing a player on his team?
By Ron Mexico
May 8, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this
In other news, Mark Richt announced he will hire a Gimmick Coordinator for the upcoming season, to relieve him of the burden of planning uniform changes and coordinated dancing.
By tr
May 8, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
Those two are certainly heads above the crowd right now, but by the time the Dawgs face AU, a new offensive system that favors the talents they have on hand could have the Tigers closing the gap a bit. And it’s a true shame the kid at LSU couldn’t get his off-field act together.
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 8, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this
It is rather obviuos that these are the best two quarterbacks in the conference. It could also be said that by years end perhaps the two best in the nation.
It is my hope that both respective teams go into Jax undefeated, pitting these two Heisman and NC contenders against each other.
It is my opinion that by the end of eachs respective college career Tebow will have better stats and maybe more NC’s (including his Frosh year), but Stafford with his arm, durablity and poise will make a better pro. Stafford seems destined to mature this year into an elite college QB. Taking nothing away from Tebow as both certainly are winners and seem to be leaders of there teams.
By barrett
May 8, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this
Tebow is better now because the system he is in. Stafford will be better in the NFL. Ryan Mallett will be awesome when he gets a chance. He is cut from the same cloth as Stafford.
By Dawg4Life
May 8, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
JRL- I would agree with you. I would take Joe Cox in an injury situation, but Florida does have Cameron Newton waiting in the wings. He is an exceptional talent, but not tested. Cox does have quality game experience. Not to mention, UGA has Logan Gray who is a burner, but he is also untested. I would have to say that these 2 schools do have the advantage under center, not to mention some of the top offensive talent around them which doesn’t hurt.
By junkyarddawg
May 8, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
If Stafford goes down, I think that Logan Gray will take the snaps…not Joe Cox.
By jefferey carter (lives w/parents)
May 8, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
both Tebow and Stafford are absolute studs. But lets not write off 3rd year starting QB for Alabama John Parker Wilson. Although he is not deemed to play NFL, he has arguably what should be one of the best offensive lines in front of him (i.e Andre Smith, Antoine Caldwell) and impact receivers Mike Mccoy and Julio Jones shouldnt hurt. As long as he limits turnovers, Alabama should be the team to beat in the west.
By baloney
May 8, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
Stafford can throw the ball a long way and he can throw it hard. However he is much like Michael Vick in that he doesn’t throw it to the receiver. I would wait before I count him as a great QB.Hasn’t won anything nor led his team to anything of much importance.
By mariettaou
May 8, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this
Bradford at OU is better than Tebow and Stafford
By Dean Tate
May 8, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this
I think all UGA and FL people are very happy with the QB that each has. I think Tebow will get the most college honors and Stafford will go higher in the draft. As long as UGA gets the outstanding play we think Stafford is capable of, the accolades for other QB’s are insignificant. Team victories are not.
By Noodle_Arm_Stafford
May 8, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
John Parker Wilson will beat NoodleArmStafford @ between the shrubs this year. keep dreaming for your nc crown.
By Dawg19
May 8, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
Well, read the article Mariettaou. The whole thing is about the SEC. Nowhere did Towers mention the rest of the nation. Stay on topic.
By SugarHillDawg
May 8, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
Somewhere in the Phillipines there is a kid wearing a “Tim Tebow circumsized me” tee shirt.That dude get more bizarre by the day!!!
By My name is Bill W.
May 8, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
Right now Tebow has the numbers statisically. Different offenses though. I think Staff will be the better QB at the end of this year. I do think JPW of Bama may have a better season than expected, specifically because of new receivers like Julio Jones. Don’t know anything about their O line though. Watch out for Kodi Burns at Auburn. Since UT has a stable in the backfield, that will help Crompton have a good season. The Chickens are hosed. Good thing they will have a defense or it would get ugly this season. The rest will be mediocre IMO. Like you said Chip lets pull this article out in a year or 2 and see what is said.
Sic ‘em
By shane #1
May 8, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
I like old John Parker, tough kid, but He doesn’t have the arm of Stafford or the dual threat capability of Tebow. We have to remember that Tebow and Stafford will be true juniors, both should improve Their mechanics this season. Burns has the tools to be a good one, time will tell about that. South Carlolina is in trouble, neither of Their qbs performed well in Their spring game and even if Garcia comes back he will have only a couple of weeks to practice. He has missed spring practice, the off season workouts, the time studying film, and the chance to bond with his team mates, LSU has so many good athletes They should be okay, but not NC caliber, UT will struggle, and not just because of Their qb. Uf and UGA are loaded, UGA has the better running game and defense of the two, still it’s possible both could roll into J’ville undefeated. What a war that would be! This could be the most important WLOCP ever.
By jeff
May 8, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this
John P. Wilson? hahahaha… Are you kidding me? Alabama is going to be a 5 or 6 loss team this year. I think Logan Gray from UGA is probably the 3rd best QB in the SEC already… ;-)
By mariettaou
May 8, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this
Dawg19 just admit i am right and keep quiet
By AltamahaDawg
May 8, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
I like the use of the word requisite.
By mcdawg
May 8, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this
O-Line, O-Line, O-Line etc…………….
By Bamafan
May 8, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
Sarah Jessica Parker will get a beatdown when (HE) plays in Athens this year!! Better get the 2nd sting QB ready. Really John Parker Wilson is a decent QB, but he made bad decisions in the LSU and god forbid the MISS ST. game last year!! Tebow and Stafford are in a different class of QB from the other sec qb’s!! ROLL TIDE!!
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By 82DAWG
May 8, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
If Stafford went down, would Cox or Gray take over? Cox, with the exception of the Colorado save has been extremely unimpressive and Gray has been called the heir-apparent to Stafford.
By tony garcia
May 8, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this
sttafford is better than any quarterback in the nation and him and knowshon will lead Ga to a nc.
By corey
May 8, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
Hey noodle arm, remember that OT game against Alabama? Ole Noodle Arm Stafford sure does need improvement. LOL! bama fans are getting as bad as lamecock fans
By mariettaou
May 8, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this
Haven’t you UGA kids caught on yet, you have been claiming that you are going to win a NC for years now??? No this is not going to be the year of the Dawg!!! As usual.
By piermontdawg
May 8, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
great d’s make great quarterbacks even better.
By CtownDawg
May 8, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
Hmmm…Tebow certainly had the better individual year last season, no doubt. But I think most could argue as far as overall good for the team that Stafford may have won the battle. Tebow would have much rather made it to the Sugar Bowl last year for sure.
By CtownDawg
May 8, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
Hmmm…Tebow certainly had the better individual year last season, no doubt. But I think most could argue as far as overall good for the team that Stafford may have won the battle. Tebow would have much rather made it to the Sugar Bowl last year for sure.
By CtownDawg
May 8, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
Hmmm…Tebow certainly had the better individual year last season, no doubt. But I think most could argue as far as overall good for the team that Stafford may have won the battle. Tebow would have much rather made it to the Sugar Bowl last year for sure.
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
I am sure that Stafford will go higher than Tebow if he elects to go pro next year. Tebow has made it VERY clear that he wants to play all 4 at Florida and graduate. Also, although Urban is getting him beat to death by running him so much the kid is a pretty good passer and has all of the intangibles to be a good pro.
By BUSHWACKER
May 8, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
Mark it down,2008-2009,28-0,2 titles,2 Heismans, 1 for Matt, 1 for Knowshown, then hopefully the Falcons can sign Matt, Knowshown and CMR.
By Mayrettaou
May 8, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this
Mayrettaou loves Boise State
By 1eyedJack
May 8, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
I don’t think quarterback will be our biggest concern. With Stafford, 4th year junior Joe Cox and 3rd year soph Logan Gray the Dawgs should not only be better than anyone else in the SEC at QB, but also deeper. I’m a homer, but, I wouldn’t trade Stafford for Tebow and I do beleive that in the end Matt will be drafted higher.
By WestVaJoel
May 8, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
from an outside-the-SEC perspective, no QB in the SEC comes close to Tebow in talent and leadership. Stafford is way overrated.
By Really?
May 8, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
Can we cool down a second before we annoint Stafford, who had 2500 yds, 19TD and 10INT the best in the country? Am I missing something? According to statistics, he was the #72 ranked qb on cbs sports last year. #72!
Tebow had 3200 yards, 32 TDs and 6 INTS (he also had 21 rushing TDs). LOL
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
Oh, and if Tebow goes down the Gators are in trouble. Cameron Newton was a wonderful talent coming out of High school, but in the spring game he could not hit the broad side of a barn. I really think John Brantley beats him out for 2nd…
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
Ctown, nice triple post. ANYONE would have liked to play that JUCO team last year in the Sugar Bowl.
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
BUSHWACKER I want whatever you are smoking!!!
By BUSHWACKER
May 8, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
Hey WestVaJoel,
Is that why Mel Kiper,ESPN’S DRAFT EXEPERT, said Matt will be the #1 pick?
By BUSHWACKER
May 8, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
Hey WestVaJoel,
Is that why Mel Kiper,ESPN’S DRAFT EXEPERT, said Matt will be the #1 pick?
By Woof Woof
May 8, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
Hunkerdown hairy dawgs!!! National champs 08
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
Oh, and by the way the Gators will have a little something for the Dogs this year in Gainesville. This should be a slobberknocker for the ages!!!
By 82DAWG
May 8, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
Is John Brantley at Fla any relation to the John Brantley that played for UGA in the mid 1980’s? I know our Brantley was from Florida as well.
By BUSHWACKER
May 8, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this
Its purty green an stinky!!!
By Really?
May 8, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this
Hey Bushwacker -
His Talent is there, his stats however, are not.
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this
Nice spelling there Bushwacker. Who gives a sh!t what Kiper says they have not played a single down this year.
By BUSHWACKER
May 8, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this
Its purty green an stinky!!!
By Wes-Dawg
May 8, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
Stafford is clearly the better quarterback in the pocket and is not succeptable to getting hurt like Tebow. After Tebow gets beat-up running the ball 2 out of 4 downs every possession he will bottom out and who next? All in all he is solid but runs too much. FL needs a great running back to relieve Tebow.
By Pat
May 8, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Tebow will get more rewards because his team depends on him more than UGA depends on Stafford. UGA asks Stafford to check to the correct plays and handoff while Florida expects Tebow to score even if he has to run thru a brick wall. Stafford is asked to hit’em where they ain’t, Tebow to just hit’em.
By BUSHWACKER
May 8, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
I do belive he is his son?
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 8, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
Marietta OU
Stafford has ids 1-0 in a BCS bowl game. What is Samantha Bradfords record?
Joel
Overrated? Third year in the system, All-American candidate at Tailback and a veteran group of receivers, highlighted with a dynamic true frosh in AJ Green. A group of returning starters at the OL, with depth, and a reliable TE. You will see the maturation of this young man in the fall.
I hope you just come back and see us, ya here. Keep us updated on Patsy White as well.
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
82DAWG, it is his nephew. He has a cannon for an arm.
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this
Oh, also that was Scott Brantley in the 80’s.
By 82DAWG
May 8, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
If Tebow had a defense last year, fortunes might have been reversed. Can’t blame him for that. He did everything he was asked and more on offense, which is why he won the Heisman on an average team. Stafford has shown signs of greatness, but has also been mediocre in some games as well. I need to see more consistancy from him (better than a 55% pass completion for instance) for me to be sold on his greatness.
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
Fortunately, Tebow can run through a brick wall. You would think that eventually he will get hurt, but in 2 years he has not missed a game, although he was clearly injured against UGA last year. Hopefully… He stays healthy and Urban does not need to run him so much. With Emmanual Moody and Chris Rainey, they will have a hell of a 1-2 punch with power and speed.
By Stafford Sucks
May 8, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
He’s too fat to play in the NFL. He’ll have as much playing time as D. Green. Hey, did you know D Green was roommates with D. Pollack? WOW, that’s so cool.
By Dutch
May 8, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
You do NOT overstate the importance of the Quarterback position.
However, you DO understate the importance of being a SENIOR QB in the SEC. Did Superman Tebow or Superman Stafford win the SEC Championship? Nope. Some untalented but SENIOR qb at LSU did.
Therefore, with Perriloux out at LSU, I’d look for Alabama to be in that SEC CG as the West rep. They’ve got one of only two SENIOR qbs (C. Dick- ARK) in the league.
Think I’m overstating the importance of being a SENIOR qb? Check the statistics. Since the inception of the SEC CG (1992), only twice has the SEC been one by a younger qb. Yes, one time was Georgia under Greene. And, the other was Florida.
But, that’s still only twice out of the last 16 tries. Now THAT is NOT good odds. We can all agree on that.
Dutch
By tdc
May 8, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
The other 10 SEC QB’s would look like Bradford if they played in that extremely weak Little 12. Remember, it is easy to pad stats when your conference only has one or two decent teams, i.e Matt Leinert/Reggie Bush. Play against SEC defenses, then talk!!
By mariettaou
May 8, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
UGA fans keep talking your trash, for the past 20 years or so we have heard it and you have nothing to show for it. Do the rest of the country a favor and shut up!!!
By UT96
May 8, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
Tebow, hands down, is the best qb in the conference. As for my my Vols, please, keep underestimating them. You guys will be in for a rude awakening. Crompton will be an improvement over Ainge-much stronger arm, mobile, and a better supporting cast around him. Clawson will be an improvement over Cutcliffe. If we can avoid injuries on the defensive line, we’ll be in the thick of the SEC race.
By tman48
May 8, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this
I AM A GA FAN AN FA FAN. GA RECIEVERS HAVE BEEN DROPING THE BALL ALOT THE LAST 2 YRS.IF NOT FOR THAT THEY MAY HAVE BEEN UNDEFEATED LAST YR.TEBOW IS A WINNER.I DONOT LIKE A QB WHO LAYS DOWN BEFORE GETTING HIT.ALSO TEBOW CAN THROW THE BALL.WE PLAY IN THE BEST CONFERANCE IN THE NATION.I WOULD TAKE TEBOW OVER STAFFORD IF HAD THE CHORICE.
By Steve Spurrier
May 8, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this
“It’s just Georgia, we were supposed to beat ‘em”
Priceless quote from the master!!!
By herschel
May 8, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this
we will beat the Gators this year
we will beat the Gators this year
…Didn’t I just say that? No, you didn’t, that was Sybil
By ATL GATOR
May 8, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this
Got Heisman? We Do!!!
By herschel
May 8, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
Who talk trash??
By JS
May 8, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this
Florida.. for sure, UGA… I doubt he’s among the “best.”
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this
Very true tdc.
Dutch, good luck riding that theory. JPWilson is mediocre at best. He needs more help to make it to the SEC championship.
By UGA and nothing
May 8, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
Stafford has won how many championships that don’t involve lifting a keg over his head? I like the “our backup is better than your backup” argument. Joe Cox has proven he’s a great cuddler.
By Hey ATL GATOR
May 8, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
Who cares, we beat you and your Heisman winner!
By mariettaou
May 8, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
TDC
Dumb comment, the Pac 10 has a better record against the SEC and you are going to talk trash about the Big 12? The Pac 10 has dominated the SEC. That has got to suck!!
By Thomaston Dawg
May 8, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this
Stafford works in a run-first offense. Tebow works in a no running back, run it yourself or hand it to the wide receiver offense. Completely different systems. If Florida had anything like Moreno, Tebow wouldn’t have those stats either.
By ATL GATOR
May 8, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this
Got Jorts and mullets? We do!!!
By The Murf
May 8, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this
stafford is garbage
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 8, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
Thats right the Heisman was given to the guy who scored the most touchdowns from inside the 1. That is a great award. Go ahead and put him up with Ty Detmer and Andre Ware. Two other great SYSTEM Quarterbacks.
By Stupid Techies
May 8, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
UGA and nothing, typical moron Tech fan. By the way, our water girl is better than your QB. Tech, what a joke!
By Dutch
May 8, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
Gator, he will have Julio Jones, the greatest freshman phenom since Herchel Walker to help him.
By reservoirDAWG
May 8, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
They are both players. Unfortunetly for Tebow, Meyer’s offense is going to get him hurt. Whereas Bobo will call plays that weren’t drawn up in the sand.
By 82DAWG
May 8, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this
Wow, this blog has sure degenerated, I am out of here!
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this
ATL Gator… That is funny. Here is what you should say from Ga… Got GEECHES? We still do…
By SmyrnaDawg
May 8, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
Mariettaou, what the hell does the PAC 10 having a better record against the SEC have to do with trash talking the Big 12? You sound like a Tech fan having to use other conferences to downplay the SEC because your own sorry conference can’t do anything against us.
By birdman
May 8, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
no doubt that they both have the best returning at QB, and offense overall, which is why one of the two will probably win the east.
By Erik
May 8, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
Hey, mariettaou:
Let’s take a look at your last four BCS games:
vs. LSU - Loss vs. USC - Humiliated vs. Boise - Lost to a team that ran the statue of liberty on you not once, but TWICE, in the same game vs. WVU - Drilled (yes, we lost to them , by THREE, our only bowl loss the last six years.
Sounds like you’re the one who should keep your mouth shut.
By Steve
May 8, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
Chip,
Would you mind posting the records for UGA and UF when Stafford and Tebow were the starter? I think you wil see that Stafford is looking rather strong as compared to Tebow. Thanks.
By mariettaou
May 8, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this
Smyrna Dawg
Let’s start this way. You all constantly rip apart the Pac 10 correct? They have a winning record over the SEC correct? Then you say how horrible the Pac 10 is. We the Big 12 have a winning record over the Pac 10. How is your conference better?
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this
WHoever shakes out as the SEC champ, we just need to get down on our knees and pray to God that they will face Ohio State in the Championship. OSU vs. SEC 0-15
By Mr. Gator
May 8, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
Both Schools have the best QB’s this coming season. While this is an advantage, it does not guarantee anything.
What is more important is how relative the scheme is to the QB’s strengths.
I admit that Tebow would not be as good in UGA’s scheme - but is flourishing at UF under Coach Meyer’s system. Cam Newton is possibly another Tim Tebow - tall / big / good arm / linebacker mentallity.
Having the better QB helps - but this is a team game where scheme, perparation, execution, and good ole coaching is critical
For example - Eric Ainge (who I think is a very good QB) beat UGA 3 out of 4 times. In three of those wins - and espcially his freshman year - UGA had the better QB and had the better team - but got out coached and out schemed by the Vols.
Hope the Gators and Dawgs both undefeated heading into JAX. Then we crush you face with our flip flops while wearing our jean shorts!!!!
Go Gators!!!
By DawgSqueez
May 8, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
TDC, really. Do you ever watch football outside of the overrated SEC. The Big 12 & the SEC had pretty much the same number of teams in the top 10 national rankings. Get over yourself.
By mariettaou
May 8, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this
Erik, notice i haven’t said anything about how good OU has been in the past 5 years or so (NC champs in 2000 by the way), they have alot to prove, I mean alot, my refernce was to conferences. You all boast about the SEC, but you have a losing record to a conference you criticize constantly the Pac 10, explain?
By DawgSqueez
May 8, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this
TDC, really. Do you ever watch football outside of the overrated SEC. The Big 12 & the SEC had pretty much the same number of teams in the top 10 national rankings. Get over yourself.
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
Sorry, I should have said “The” Ohio State University versus the SEC 0-15
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
Oh, and I would rather wear jean shorts sporting a mullet drinking cold beer on the beach any day over living in that Godforsaken smog haven you lovely people of Atlanta enjoy on a daily basis. Enjoy your traffic and crime loudmouths!
By UGA
May 8, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
This just in..Urban Meyer will cry to the refs and the league about losing again this year..
By USC Chicken Fan
May 8, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
I’m in my mom’s basement drinking beer instead of out trying to find a job. But I was just thinking maybe Stephen Garcia is the best qb in the SEC. Oh never mind, I’m drunk.
By GT
May 8, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
Stafford is not the college quarterback Tebow is, in the pros a different story, but in a college game give me Tebow. What Georgia does have to offset the quarterback and to make Stafford look as good as Tebow is the best set of running backs in college football. For a kid from New Jersey to come to Georgia he better be good and they are saying King is looking every bit as good. Hard to bring those guys down which means defenses have to cheat which means a lot of one on one and zone for Stafford.
By JP
May 8, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
Geaux Tigers!
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 8, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
Georgia was undefeated against Oklahoma last year. Oklahoma State. We are a man. If you wanna pick on somebody MariettaOU pick on a man….That was great TV!
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
Oh, and how many National Championships has UGA won in the last 25 years??? What???0 How many have the Gators won in that time span?? WHat??2
By GatorsNational Champs
May 8, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
Hey Steve 1 win and for Noodle Arm Stafford… 3 win in 18 yrs for your Leg humpers over National Champs Florida Gators ….Tebow 1 Heisman, Noodle Arm Stafford 0….Tebow 1 nc ring, Noodle Arm Stafford 0, Tebow 1 SEC Ring, Noodle Arm Stafford 0 and lets not talk Tebow stats in passing, rushing vs your over rated Noodle Arm Staford. When was the last time your mutts won a nc or Heisman? Enjoy you 1 win, even a blind squirrel finds a nut! 3 win in 18 yrs and it’s killing mutt nation! Come on back to Jax for your yearly beat down girls!
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
This just in UGA fans will Boast of a national championship as usual before the first kickoff. Go ahead and take your normal beating by an inferior opponent and lets hear the excuses roll… What else is new. Oh and also this year in Jax we will make your record 5-15 (over last 20 meetings) when you get beat again… HUNKER DOWN!!!
By gdawginkalamazoo
May 8, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
Chip, The Guiness guys called regarding your deduction on SEC QB’s for the upcoming season. They said “Brilliant”.
By Gators Drink Zima
May 8, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this
I think Tebow would beat Stafford in a foot-race because of the areodynamic advange of jean-shorts or “jorts”
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
LSU has won 2 Tennessee has won 1 Auburn was cheated out of 2 Alabama has one one Even Georgia Tech has a share of one
Where has UGA been? Talking as usual
By dave
May 8, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
Tebow and Stafford are pretty good all and all but is Stafford ever going to stop throwing OFF HIS BACK FOOT. Sometimes it seems as if he is shooting free throws instead of throwing a down field pass. The biggest problem is Stafford has a bunch of athletes but not a single one has any longstanding chemistry with stafford. Sure they can run like the wind and jump out of the gym, but can they runa route??? It appears Crompton has the best situation at TN. He returns his starting backfield, and outside of losing some so-so tight ends he gets all of last years seasoned recievers back. Also notably Cropmtons suregery wasn’t any ligament or, bone movements, it was simply just to relieve lose particles. So his mechanics shouldn’t be effected at all, he is reportedly already throwing again 2 weeks after surgery.
It should be interesting, but it appears UGA is the team to beat, but the SEC is what it is and it is incredibly hard to come out undefeated if not with 1 or 2 losses just in league play. The East should be wild and UGA vs UT, and UGA vs UF, UF vs UT should provide the answer to who is the SEC’s best this season. Can’t wait!
By Noodle_Arm_Stafford
May 8, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
Hey By Really great post about Noodle Arm Stafford stats and true. Mutts fans don’t get the picture. Stafford just an average qb.
By Flyin Dawg
May 8, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
Man, I wish I knew where the gator blog was so I could go on there and rip on their fans. Wouldn’t that be fun. Does Oklahoma even have a website for it’s fans? I get real tired of you idiots coming on our blog and trashing us. Must be nice to be unemployed and surfing the net at your Mom’s house all day. Get a life.
By GATORZONE
May 8, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this
GatorsdrinkZima… Wooo you got us good!!! Zima
Jorts
Wow, you are really hitting on all cylinders. Way to hit us where it hurts. You got us good!!
By mariettaou
May 8, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
Lowcountry bulldawg
get some help dude
By Sick of AJC
May 8, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this
I’m sick and tired of the Atlanta newspaper being a forum for the ball licking Georgia fans. Why not write of something interesting like NASCAR.
By dewayne
May 8, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this
to clear the record the sec has a better vs record against the pac-10 The SEC leads the Pac-10 59-36-5 (.615). Since 1990, the SEC leads by a much closer 10-9 (.526). Against the big 12 The SEC leads the Big 12 in all-time head-to-head match-ups with an 17-15-0 (.531) record. Against the Big 12’s predecessor (the Big Eight) the SEC had a 43-43-6 (.500) record. Against the Big 10
The SEC leads the Big Ten with a 65-46-2 all-time record.
The SEC has a .584 winning percentage versus the Big Ten.
By Tim Tebow
May 8, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this
I hope I don’t have to cry again in Jacksonville and walk off the field without shaking anyone’s hand. Ooof…, Rennie Curran just hit me again.
By Tim Tebow
May 8, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this
Sick of AJC’s jorts are too tight
By mariettaou
May 8, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this
flyin dawg
i do get on ou’s website and i am employed, i live in Atlanta and have to hear you idiots brag about how good you are, when you have nothing to brag about
By andrew
May 8, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
2 words: Pat White
Ask UGA how good he is.
By Gators Drink Zima
May 8, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this
GAYTORZONE i know it stucks when your jean shorts make you a little testy because they are so short… or is it that your gold rope chain necklace is stuck in your chest hair.
By Thomaston Dawg
May 8, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
You’re right, we’re not nearly as good at getting blown out in bowl games.
By dewayne
May 8, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this
Andrew the first half he was very good,but the second half he didnt show up!!! So take that for what it is worth!!!
By mariettaou
May 8, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
Thomaston Dawg,
You are good at losing too very weak teams though.
By Flyin Dawg
May 8, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
How many UGA fans frequent that Oklahoma blog there big guy? My point was stick to your own website and allow us the courtesy of speaking amongst ourselves.
It is amazing that people in Atlanta talk about the dawgs! I can’t believe it! Up here in Philly all they talk about is LSU! Give me a break.
By Erk
May 8, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
Baloney is the official Debbie Downer of the ajc sports blogs. Dude, Stafford is 100 times more accurate than Vick. Terrible comparison. Stafford’s accuracy will steadily improve.
By Paddy
May 8, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
mariettaou… I thought this blog was about SEC qb’s? Blackford @ OU, is that Oregon, Oklahoma or Ohio U? Don’t know this guy, sorry.
By Bob Sacamano
May 8, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
It boils down to this: in the NFL, Matt Stafford will be the first QB chosen in the draft. Tim Teblow will be the fifth fullback chosen in the fourth round.
Tim Teblow = Eric Crouch.
He is not a good quarterback, Chip. He’s a throwing fullback. He’s a wingback. He does what he does well in his college-only offense. But the NFL is not stupid. After the disasters of Convick, Alex Smith, and yes, Vince Young, the NFL is done with drafting throwing fullbacks. The NFL is done with drafting college qb’s who can’t read defenses. Tim Teblow can’t read defenses. He gets the offensive audibles from the sideline after the coaches appraise the defense. Matt Stafford called 80% of his own plays from the line last year. He’s an actual quarterback. Tim Teblow is not a quarterback.
Tim Teblow will not be an NFL quarterback. Why do you think the Pryor kid decided to go to OSU and not Michigan? Because he wants to at least have a shot to play QB in the NFL. He knew, and now many of the hybrid QBs are seeing as well, that if he went to a spread offense, he’d never learn how to be a QB. Urban Liar doesn’t create quarterbacks. RichRod doesn’t create quarterbacks. They create wingbacks. The NFL has not use for the QBs who play in a spread. They’ve learned their lesson the hard way. No one is going to give Teblow big time money to play QB. Not after ConVick. Not after Smith. And not after Mr. 9 TDs and 17 INTs Vince Young.
Like I said before: Tim Teblow = Eric Crouch = NO CHANCE in the NFL.
By shane#1
May 8, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this
I love the OU comments. Two BCS upset losses in a row. Who is paying off Their coach? Tony Soprano?
By Tommy Bow Wow den
May 8, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this
Tebow is much better than the overrated Stafford Kid. There is no comparison of the the two to my great QB Cullen Harper. Stafford has no one to catch his zingers when he throws off his back foot, plus he has no touch whatsoever. Stafford looks a little herky jerky at times. Watch Cullen Harper light it up with our big man Aaron Kelly along with our RB tandem THUNDER and LIGHTNING! Clemson will win its 14th ACC Championship and even surpass UGA in National Championships 2 to 1. Go TIGERS! ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!
By gatorman770
May 8, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this
Tim Tebow throws with accuracy and touch stepping into the throw both short and long all over the field. That’s why he broke and holds the majority of the Florida High School Quarterback records for passing as well as rushing. Mattphew Shafford has yet to master the concept of touch when throwing the football which is partially the reason why the receivers have not been consistantly catching his passes. Even with a better offensive line during his second year he still constantly throws off his back foot when there’s no pass rush in his face. Mechanically Ugay’s past two quarterbacks,Greeme and Shockily had better technique.
By Gen Neyland
May 8, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this
Stafford deserves the preseason accolades. Mr. Heisman deserves a sidebar note….If Stafford had carried UGA on his shoulders last year like Tebow did the Gators, another Heisman would have come to Athens…BTW, although Crompton tutored under Ainge and Cut, Clawson will be the ultimate force in Crompton’s tomorrows. Crompton will surprise some folks if he understands ‘it’s not all on him’…and no, he shouldn’t be given the status of Stafford and Tebow unless he earns it…Remember 1998…Go Vols
By AltamahaDawg
May 8, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this
How funny was that where Chip said forget about “who’s better” part. Like he’s never read this thing before.
By reality check
May 8, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this
Staford definitely has had technical problems including throwing off his back foot. But he has developed touch. He has also done a very good job of managing the team well and he is improving. He has tremendous arm strength, intelligence and potential. Nobody in college ball throws it deep better than Stafford and I look for continued improvement from him.
The key to Georgia’s offense is running the ball at least 60% of the time. When Georgia has passed 50% or more we have lost every timeduring the Richt era. When we run 60% or more we have won very time during the Richt era.I look for Stafford’s statistics to improve considerably this year, especially if we keep running the ball.
By tdog
May 8, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this
if richt keeps pulling his antics and gimmicks all we will have is a bunch of thugs. he reminds me of the old ball coach. stafford will be running the prison crew.
By Johnny Danger Dawg
May 8, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this
I’m a Dawg fan, but let’s give Tebow the credit he deserves. Tebow CAN throw too, and he’s one of the most valuable players in college football. UF’s weakness is their defense, NOT their QB.
By scoreboard
May 8, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this
While I have tons of respect for Tebow let’s look at one thing. Jacksonville 2007
Stafford - 42 Tebow - 30
By War Eagle
May 8, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this
Tebow, Stafford are top two QB with Tebow better athlete, arm strength and running ability. Stafford is a Pro type QB with good range and arm leverage who will make more $$$ on the next level.UGA, Florida, LSU, Auburn and Tenn AGAIN will be SEC best.
By Steve
May 8, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this
While Stafford seems to have the physical tools and the skill set, his stats would strongly indicate otherwise. What am I missing??
By Big Dawg
May 8, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
No, arm strength goes to Stafford by a long shot. He throws alot harder than Tebow.
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
May 8, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this
MaryanneOU,
I need help? You cannot stand the SEC and all there is about it, but you found yourself posting most of the afternoon about the SEC. Intersting in who might actually need the help.
And the Samantha Bradford line was funny. Ya gotta admit.
By jason
May 8, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
gator fans eat boogers!
By Ted
May 8, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this
Let me get this straight…Stafford has a completion % slightly above 50% & has barely thrown more TD’s than INT’s and this is considered good?!?! Just because you’ve got a strong arm doesn’t mean you are a great QB. You need accuracy, good decision making, and leadership. I haven’t seen him demonstrate these things on a consistent basis. But who knows..once he’s in the NFL & actually gets some good coaching & has receivers that can catch, he might become a serviceable QB.
By HT
May 8, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this
Georgia has more talent than anyone in the country. I predict Georgia will run the tables. Beat Bama twice. Win the tough SEC! Then defeat Southern Cal 17-16 in the National Championship game. All the pieces are in place. Talent & depth!
By sec vs. pac-10
May 8, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
The SEC leads the Pac-10 59-36-5 (.615). Since 1990, the SEC leads by a much closer 10-9 (.526).
Now THAT should clear up this whole sec vs. pac-10 thing! RIGHT?
By ES
May 8, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this
I read a article that stated the facts.The article was from the Gainesville newspaper after the Michigan game.Tebow had opportunities at the end of three of there 4 losses to come away with wins, and didn’t get it done(accept Ga where we scored practically everytime we touched the ball).I’m not going look it up again but if you’ll look up supermans stats against LSU he was like 2 for his last 10 pass attempts the last two possesions not to mention the possession before that where he fired a bullet over the middle off of a receivers head for a interception.He didn’t deserve the heisman in my opion because of that he could have carried his team to amuch better record but chokes in the crunch.Stafford to me does alot better at the end of the half an end of the game and if you’ll look at his stats youll see it.you’ve got to admit in the SC game he drove down the field and threw two what could have been td passes that was dropped.
By PAC 10 Power
May 8, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this
Thought I might talk a little smack. Then realized what’s the point. I will let my Sun Devils crush ugag’s dreams without insulting you silly rednecks.
By Zeb McKluskey
May 8, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this
Well, pac 2 power, why don’t you talk a little smack. I don’t even believe you’re an AZ fan. A true AZ fan would not use the term ugag. But……if you are a fckng az fan, then you better put your helmet on. Our boys like to make sure we dole out as many cranial contusions as we can. (Not big one’s, just a headache). Just go away dude, you’re obviously an idiot, and we’ll keep fng with you until you do. Bring it on man, I’ve got all the time in the world to tell you how stupid you are.
By Californian
May 8, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this
“Bob Sacamano” Do you even know college football? Did you watch anything last year at all? You said, “Tim Teblow will be the fifth fullback chosen in the fourth round. Tim Teblow = Eric Crouch. He is not a good quarterback, He’s a throwing fullback… who can’t read defenses. Tim Teblow is not a QB.”
Dude, you are blind or you just don’t know college football. He had the 2nd highest QB Rating last year, barely behind Bradford. Where was your Stafford in the ratings?
I agree with “Lowcountry Bulldawg” These are the best two quarterbacks in the conference/nation!
It is also my hope that both UF and UGA go into Jax undefeated, pitting these two Heisman and NC contenders against each other. I see them both walking through their schedules until November 1st. I was thinking LSU could also compete - but not likely without their druggie QB.
I wish lots of luck to the Dawgs to go undefeated until Nov 1… I have many friends who are Dawg fans and I respect Coach R. BUT 2008 IS THE YEAR OF THE GATOR!
By Petey
May 8, 2008 11:56 PM | Link to this
Chip, maybe you can help me out with this.
I’m having trouble with your statement that “we can all agree they are both pretty doggone good”.
I don’t think there is much doubt that Tebow is pretty good to great. Help me figure out what Stafford has done to be anointed pretty doggone good?
Completed 55% of his passes for 2500 yards? That’s pretty average in the SEC. Looks to me like he was in the middle of the pack in just about every statistical category last year.
Not saying he won’t be a good player this year, but articles like this are setting the Doggie Nation up for meltdown when he doesn’t throw for 3,500 yards and 30 TD’s (like Tebow). The kid was a long ways from being great at the end of last year.
By ES
May 9, 2008 12:13 AM | Link to this
I wish someone for me would go to espn and look at play by play and look at his stats at the end of the games he lost!Matter of fact I lived in Jax Fl 34 years and hated how the papers were Homers.That was the gators home town paper writing he couldn’t get it done at the end of games.And the way Meyer left him in games that was blowouts was rediculous he should have set all kind of records!Tim Brown complained about how many minutes he set out for the whole year it was pathetic!How many TDS was scored on first or second down from inside the three that any fullback could have scored like we have Southerland score on.Meyer paded the stats.GIVE ME HEISMANS THAT WIN GAMES WHEN GIVEN THE BALL AT THE END OF THE GAME THAT GETS THE JOB DONE!!!!!!!!!!!
By ES
May 9, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this
How about him driving the team down the field against Alabama twice and then winning it in overtime.How about the comeback against vanderbilt.I know we lost to SC but he did drive us down the field and had two game winning catches dropped.How many game winning drives did Superman have?Listen hes going to have areal high percentage in that urban meyer Mickey Mouse Pinsy pansy offense.And hes going to have alot of TDS when you let him have alot of those TDS that should go to a running back.
By jill
May 9, 2008 12:24 AM | Link to this
Stafford does not have accuracy…..more practice time needed
By MVP
May 9, 2008 4:08 AM | Link to this
Failure it’s a way of life at UGA. Stafford will be a bench warmer just like the rest of uga so called great qb.
By SECMAN
May 9, 2008 6:42 AM | Link to this
Don’t be fooled and forget about Kodi Burns!!!
By George
May 9, 2008 6:45 AM | Link to this
All I read was blah blah blah is once again one of the most overrated teams in the country. Stafford and the pups will choke in the big games as usual and LOSE at least 2 prob more like 3 or four games.
By Nikki
May 9, 2008 7:06 AM | Link to this
Jill- Stafford does get practice. He’s only getting better and projects better to the next level than Tebow. To all of the haters: This is CMR’s most talented team to date. UGA’s schedule is tough but conquerable. NC hopes are still alive and well.
By AltamahaDawg
May 9, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this
George, what have you seen or read about the 08’ Dawgs that would lead you to say there is a prabability of 4 losses. Or was that just blah blah blah?
By hop
May 9, 2008 7:47 AM | Link to this
stafford is not very accurate and tebow made major improvements this past year.
the key is for stafford to make the same improvement in his accuracy in passing that tebow made last year.
the best thing going for stafford and the dawgs is a great running game,where tebow has to do it all himself.
By frankie
May 9, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this
* Stafford couldn’t carry Tebow’s jock strap.*
By reality check
May 9, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this
Alt, George is the same guy who months ago offered 10 to 1 odds Georgia would lose 3 out of the first 5 games. That is really putting your money where your mouth is. But when I and others tried to take him up on it he disappeared until now.
So your right, Alt, he is all mouth
By gdawginkalamazoo
May 9, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this
Gen Neyland, Remember the 4 losses that UF had last year. Nice carrying by Tebow. Really nice with the 5 rushing TD’s against Vandy.
Steve, I believe Stafford has won a few games. Running up stats for trophies just isn’t Richt’s thing so you won’t see Staff trying to poke the ball in from 1 yard out or risking shoulder injuries when the team is up by 20 in the fourth quarter.
By Dawg Nation
May 9, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
I have an idea……let the kids play and let us just see what happens……Dawg fans be happy, you know you have made it when all these other team fans come to the Dawg Blawg to cry and whine about their teams….love it when peolpe live in the past..Good luck Dawg Nation
By zeke
May 9, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this
Admittedly both are relatively good. However, UGA must first figure out how to beat the “old ball coach” and his fighting chickens! Could be a major problem! Same for UF! If there had not been a complete collapse of their defense last year, they would have ruled the SEC! This year with a competent defensive coordinator, you had better watch out!!!
By C'mon peeps
May 9, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
Bicurious George needs to get an effing life!!!!
By george
May 9, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
reality check I would LOVE for you to find me that post because uuuuuuum I never said that MORON. And for both of you idiots and anyone else I will be willing to bet any amount you want that the pups will lose AT LEAST 2 games this year and as I say most likely 3 or possibly even four. Let me know if you are interested and put your money where your mouth is.
By george
May 9, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
reality check I would LOVE for you to find me that post because uuuuuuum I never said that MORON. And for both of you idiots and anyone else I will be willing to bet any amount you want that the pups will lose AT LEAST 2 games this year and as I say most likely 3 or possibly even four. Let me know if you are interested and put your money where your mouth is.
By YANKEEDAWG
May 9, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
AS STARTERS STAFFORD IS 1 AND 0 AGAINST TEBOW IF NOT FOR LEAK IT WOULD BE 2 AND 0.
By SEC 123
May 9, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
194 of 348 for 2523 yards. His Completion percentage was 55.7. He averaged 7.25 YPA. He threw 19 TD’s but 10 INTs. He was also sacked 15. Boy Stafford sure does look ELITE, huh? Are you kidding me? Even with that supposedly great team, Stafford still was only mediocre.
Now look at these stats for Tim Tebow:
234 of 350 for 3286 yards. 66.9 Completion percentage. 9.39 YPA 32 TDs against 6 INTs and sacked 13 times. Oh yeah!! and almost 900 yards rushing plus another 23 TDs. You are ridiculous if you think these guys are in the same category. Get real! (BTW: Stafford had -13 yards rushing on 39 carries) HAVE A NICE DAY.
By Eddis Stevenson III
May 9, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
All the while that theses fans are to worry about their QBs, the element of surprise belongs to the mighty Tennessee Vols. We will walk quietly through the preseason season and then beat the gators and also again beat the living Hades out of the dawgs
By Gen Neyland
May 9, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
Thing is, Stafford is surrounded by TEAM. Tebow was 87% of 2007 Gators offense. I tip my hat to Tebow… Had these two QB’s been switched for the programs mentioned, Staffords career would be over due to a broken body…Tebow kind of reminds me of a Terry Bradshaw on steroids…Smokin’ Joe and Ali, that’s my comparison of these two…
By Eddis Stevenson III
May 9, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this
All the while both gator and dawg fans worry about which team has the best QB, however the best TEAM awaits the football season. The mighty Tennessee Vols will conquer the gators and again will destroy the dawgs. The Vols are sleeping quietly now while the overrated dawgs toots their horns in which only to be trumped by another year of fools gold. Good Ole Rocky Top!
By birdman
May 9, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
SEC123, stafford had negative yards because he NEVER had to run the football. when he did run the ball he broke some long runs (auburn in 2006, kentucky and GT last year). why run the football when you have guys like moreno, brown and now king in the lineup?
By mdawg
May 9, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
The Pac-10 has never dominated the SEC. Check the records, there are only two teams in the Pac-10, excuse me Pac-2, that have ever beaten an SEC team an Ohio State is not one of them
By ARdawg
May 9, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
I consider it a true testament that these yahoo’s from other SEC teams and other conferences come to this particular board to dis on Stafford’s accomplishments. Face it clowns, he is a talent and he will have to be contended with in 08. Is he better than Tebow last year? Probably not, but he didn’t have to be last year because he is just a leader on a team, not the whole team. Will he be better than Tebow next year? We’ll know right after the beat down in Jax. I say yes.
GO DAWGS!
By Viva Viagra
May 9, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
Dawg fans heads are so swollen and the first game hasn’t even been played. Typical mutt fans wishing and hoping while relying on last years stats and little glory history. Get a life and wait till the season and seasons end, then just maybe you can brag. Hope to see ya in the Pizza Bowl dawg nation!
By AltamahaDawg
May 9, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
Eddis, we dawg fans could think of nothing better than you guys to beat Fl for a change. Then Phil would not need a win in the Georgia game to save his job one more time. So by all means, good luck with the first part of your boast.
By georgiagirl
May 9, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
Georgia fans be happy and we will see what happens this year. GO DAWGS!!! Fla fans don’t have anything better to do but post on this blog. I know that they are really glad not to be playing Auburn this year,sure loss. Tebow is not God, he is only a football player (human) that does all the work for the whole team.
By OKCBULLDOG
May 9, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
Well mariettaou, Bradford sure tore it up in the Fiesta Bowl this year. His team got waxed by the Mountaineers. I live out here in OKC and watched Bradford and he is good, but he is not the leader that Stafford and Tebow are vocally. Time will tell but right now I’ll take these two guys.
By Ed
May 9, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
I agree, except I would rate John Parker Wilson higher than Chip does. I think he has a lot of talent.
I just read the other article about Georgia’s potential “problem” with too many good quarterbacks. Georgia went 13-1 and won the SEC with Green and Shockley sharing time. Florida went 13-1 and won the SEC and MNT with Leak and Tebow. FSU had great teams in the 80s that played two qbs. Nebraska won a MNT in the 90s with Frazier and Barringer sharing time at qb. In the NFL, the Dolphins used to bring Don Strock off the bench to relieve the starter and give the team a spark, with great success.
There’s nothing wrong with playing two qbs, especially when it gives the defense different looks and gets superior athletes a chance to contribute. It also gives both qbs an incentive to play at a high level, or risk getting reduced playing time. If Metz and Murray bring different talents to the table, I hope Richt plays them both. That worked out pretty good in ‘02.
By PAC 10 Power
May 9, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
No need for hostility, Mr Mcklunky. Whats wrong old fella, did you run out of pig skins and chewing tabacco or do you just need another 40 oz?
I was just pointing out the fact that your “boys” will get roasted in the Desert. Have a great Sun Devil Day, Zoob.
By T. Chatworth Hamilton II
May 9, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
Eddis, your analysis is way off. The Vols caught lightning in a bottle against the Dawgs the past two seasons, but have consistently been a lesser team since Richt arrived. They fold like cheap suits at the mere mention of those damned Florida Gators. Your Vols shall be vanquished, sir. Glory! Glory!
By Ed
May 9, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
Georgia’s gonna get “roasted in the desert?” Pac 10 Power, you should spend some time in Georgia in August. You think you have humidity during the so-called monsoon season? Multiply that exponentially. You’ll break into a sweat just going to the mailbox. Half the game will be played after dark, anyway. Our guys can handle it.
By Ed
May 9, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this
to follow up on an earlier post, I hope Logan Gray gets some PT this year. He’s way too good an athlete to ride the pine for another year or two just because Stafford’s here. His talents would be a nice complement to Stafford’s.
By ARdawg
May 9, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
ED
I expect we’ll see some Logan Gray this year at QB. The coaches in the spring at one point attempted to make him a receiver and quickly backed off that idea when seeing him taking the hits. It certainly wasn’t a matter of him being unable, him took them well and was adjusting but, the thought of that is the potentially the Dawgs #2 QB didn’t set well with CMR
By PAC 10 Power
May 9, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this
Ed, not saying your team stinks or that it don’t get humid in Jawga. I’m sure it does.
Just you wait, fella. The dogs will get roasted by next season’s Heisman winner, QB Rudy Carpenter of ASU!!!!
By Reality Check
May 9, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
Man alive! Tech fans come in here disguised as everything BUT Tech fans.
By Dan
May 9, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
I’m a red blooded dawg fan, but right now I have to give the edge to Tebow. I think he’ll end his career the better college player. But I think Stafford will do better in the NFL. His arm is stronger than Tebow’s and he has a better throwing motion. Both of them have big play ability, but they both tend to rely on their athlectic ability to carry them in games instead of their smarts. Stafford has the tools, but he’s not a student of the game like Greene was. He has this Brett Favre gunslinger mentality, where he thinks he can put the ball where ever he wants. When Favre finally learned how to be a student, he was able to be one of the greastest ever. And Stafford has those same capabilities. He just not as mature as he needs to be.
By bbs
May 9, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this
From what I can see, Stafford and Tebow are the class of the league at QB. What happens if either of them go down? UGA is in capable hands but I don’t know who UF has as a back up. (Gator fans, fill me in because I don’t know). Besides that, there is the mental factor. Tebow is such a vital part of the UF gameplan what happens mentally to the rest of the team if he is out of the line-up? Both are great QB’s and Tebow has more valuable to his team so far (and yes, I am a Dawg fan). Just wondering how the depth chart looks at UF for the QB position.
By Mark
May 9, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
By Cuz
May 9, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
On the contrary Mark, I just got a re-fill on mine. (And the blog erupts in cheers.)
By War Eagle
May 9, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this
I think you can put Tebow and Stafford in respectively at this time in each ones career. Tebow, Heisman Trophy, SEC player of year, All American and could win Heisman two more times if he stays healthy and in school….. Its like Gen Neyland comment, Stafford is surrounded by team. Tebow was the best college sophomore I have ever seen play and I have witness football for years..He is a tough nut.
By DAWGS!!!
May 9, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this
Even though I am a DAWG fan… how do you even compare our Stafford to the Best Sophomore QB Season ever? Not so sure what the fuss is about… we won last year, but our TEAM beat their TEAM. It doesn’t mean that our QB is better. Tebow was the best in college football last year. Who cares about what’s going to happen in 2 or 3 years in the pros! You guys are all hilarious
By Ed
May 9, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
I’m as big a Georgia fan as anyone, but forget comparing quarterbacks - Tebow is probably the best football player period I’ve seen in decades. Maybe since the days of Bo Jackson and Herschel Walker. Like Walker and Jackson, Tebow could probably play 4 or 5 positions and still be the most dominant player on the field. QB, running back, tight end, linebacker, and probably even defensive end, it wouldn’t matter. He enrolled early at UF and was running over people in spring practice during what should have been his senior year in HS.
Nothing against Stafford, but he’s in a different league. Fortunately, Georgia’s system doesn’t require Stafford to be another Tebow. Just build on what he did last year and we will be fine. He’s 1-0 against Tebow when both are starters, by the way.
By Big Boy
May 9, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
READING THESE BLOGS IS HILARIOUS. WHAT A BUNCH OF UNEDUCATED MORONS. MOST OF YOU CANNOT WRITE ONE SENTENCE WITH CORRECT SPELLING OR PUNCTUATION. WHY WOULD ANYONE THINK YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT FOOTBALL BEING AS STUPID AS MOST OF YOU ARE!
By Go Gators
May 9, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this
I agree with Ed… “Tebow is probably the best football player period I’ve seen in decades. Maybe since the days of Bo Jackson and Herschel Walker. Like Walker and Jackson, Tebow could probably play 4 or 5 positions and still be the most dominant player on the field. QB, running back, tight end, linebacker, and probably even defensive end, it wouldn’t matter. He enrolled early at UF and was running over people in spring practice during what should have been his senior year in HS.”
He could also line up at Off Guard the way he hits people and even played nose guard in High School during a game. People who don’t think he is one of the greatest already are either too lame to admit it since they are the fans of other teams or p** he gets so much attention. As I admit I love the Coach Richt but don’t like the Dawgs. I’m a Gator through and through - but admit that Walker is the best RB in college history with Bo probably # 2.
By ES
May 9, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
Guys please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yall forced me to do it,I went to espn to make sure I give accurate stats..In Floridas loss against LSU his last two possessions he was 2 for 7 00000000000 points!Not to mention the interception that he fired a rocket off of a receivers head 5 yards accross the line of scrimage on a previous possession.How about Michigan his last two possessions can we say 2 for 8 000000000000000 points.With the game on the line against Auburn his last possession a 7 yard loss to harvin and a incompletion can we say it again 0000000000000000000000000000000 points and yet another loss.The gainesville paper had a article about how 3 of the four losses he had a chance and didn’t get it done.With the pinsy pansy offense of Meyer your going to have a high percentage,and the play makers at wide receiver are going to turn alot of plays in to long yardage.And I vow to not look it up but if you’ll look up his running yards in them losses to LSU and Auburn he averageged less than 3 yards a carry.War Eagle you gaotta be kidding me best soph ever.His stats was awesome because Meyer seen to that playing him in all those blow outs.Tim Brown was the only person that hammered that.How many come from behind wins for superman period,thats one for yall to look up.But hey guys get caught up in those numbers where against Troy he scored with 4 minutes to go in the game up 52 to 31,or the Western Kentucky game that he played into the 4th quater with a 35 to 3 lead.Great QB’s get it done with the game on the line.GREATEST SOPH WHAT A JOKE!!!!!!!!!
By Big Boy is a DORK
May 9, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this
BIG BOY is probably really just a FAT BOY
Hey Fat Big Boy ~ you’re right, it is hilarious with the uneducated morons when it comes to college football. But I don’t think anyone really cares about the spelling errors, sentence structure, or punctuation. Nice try though, you dork!
By ES
May 9, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
By the way if someone trys to correct me on the yards per carry in the LSU game don’t because I don’t count the 21 yard gain with 20 seconds left in the game.If he really wanted to win he should have been passing only; and real quick with only 20 seconds left on his side of the field.
By quaildawg
May 9, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this
Tebow vs. Stafford How many games has Tebow led his team to a TD (or any score) when the game was on the line? I don’t know of any. How many games has Stafford led his team to a TD (or any score) when the game was on the line? At least three times. 06’GT game, Alabama last year and Vandy game. Having been in the crucible and experienced success the “Gamer” edge has to go to Stafford.
By bbs
May 9, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this
You can argue all you want about which QB is better….and never come to a conclusion. They both are great in the systems they play in. Trying to determine between any two players in a TEAM sport is rediculous because there are so many factors. Who has the best supporting cast? Who has to make decisions against the most complicated and most talented defense. You can’t make those calls. The only way to say one player is any better is in a one on one sport. You can compare golfers and tennis players but never come to a conclusion on a TEAM sport player (two equally matched players that is). I tell you what, I bleed red and black but I will gladly offer my services as the agent for either one of them. How many days till kick off? I am chomping at the bit!
By TJ
May 9, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this
Say what you want. Quarterbacks don’t win games. Defense wins them. Put two equal Quarterbacks in the same game, One will look good and the other will look bad. Tebow did not look good in the game last year, yet he won the big trophy. He will not look good next year because of defense. If I had two choose one of the two against a strong defense, I would take Stafford any day.
Go Dawgs!
By Ed
May 9, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this
Come on, Tebow’s greatness can’t be rationally debated. In fact, admitting he’s great just makes Georgia’s 12-point win that much more significant. How bad would we have spanked them if someone like JT III was quarterbacking the game for UF? Not admitting it just makes it look like you don’t know football.
I’m not discounting JT III’s contribution to Georgia football, by the way. It wasn’t his fault that Shockley got a freak injury that kept him out of the ‘05 Florida game. JT III was a leader and a significant special teams contributor, just not a big time college qb. No shame in that.
By shane #1
May 9, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this
You guys are comparing apples and oranges again. Different teams, different offenses, completely different team philosophys. Everybody has an opinion and We could argue all night, but it would solve nothing. Stafford doesn’t have Tebows stats, but He doesn’t need them to win. Stafford’s job is to run the team and put His team mates in posistion to score. If Stafford has to throw for 400 yds UGA is in trouble and Their game plan isn’t working. On the other hand if UGA gets 300 plus yds rushing, controls the clock, and wins the game Stafford has done His job. Tebow runs the spread o, often with an empty backfield, He has to complete the pass or run for good yardage or the Gators go nowhere. Tebow is the better athlete, Stafford the better traditional drop back passer. They both fit Their teams and do Their jobs. Which one is the best? Well what kind of offense are You running?
By sobedawg
May 9, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this
Didn’t Stafford BEAT Tebow’s Gators last season, ladies and gentlemen? SobeDawg
By P Dawg
May 9, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this
Stafford is the man! I wouldn’t trade him for Tebow or anyone else for that matter. Tebow is good, but he’s no Stafford.
By Eddis Stevenson III
May 9, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
T. Chatworth….. Good to hear from you my dear friend! From my point of view, may I remind you that the Vols would absolutely welcome competition from the dawgs. The past two years have been somewhat yawners and Uga simply has been dominated by the mighty Vols. I think the Tennessee program will continue to improve while moving forward against the dawgs as in as much widening the gap in the overall series as well. Keep your spirits high though and with up most kindness and regards, Eddis Stevenson III. Rocky Top Today, Rocky Top Tomorrow, Rocky Top Forever!
By S.E. Dawg
May 9, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this
The success of our team is the reflection of the negativity of our competitors fans. Things couldn’t be any better in Athens quite frankly.
By Lemur
May 9, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this
Well lets see in two years 1 started 1 year and has a National championship, an sec championship, a heisman trophy, a 66% completion %, 37 passing td’s to 6 int’s, 31 rushing td’s, 3,600 passing yards and 1450 rushing yards while the other started 1.5 years and has completed 53% of his passes, thrown 26 tds and 23 int’s, 4,200 yards with 0 appearances in an SEC or National championship game.
yeah thats a tough argument.
By Lemur
May 9, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this
Dear SE Dog. THings couldnt be any better in athens? HAHAHA you could try winning a championship in football sometime soon and not having a laughingstock of a basketball program… i suppose if your main sport is gymnastics your statement would be correct.
By ............................................BuLLdawg
May 10, 2008 4:20 AM | Link to this
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If Florida has any advantages over any football program today, it is in being out of control with Urban Meyer’s lack of discipline.
Florida was 1-4 vs. the Final AP Poll Top 25 last season, Losing to Georgia Bulldogs, LSU, Michigan and Auburn (Only AP Poll Top 25 win - the vols.)
This while UGA was 3-1 vs. the Final AP Poll Top 25 last season, Beating Florida, beating Auburn and beating Hawaii. (Only AP Poll Top 25 loss - the vols.)
Giving Tim Tebow, who is a running back clearly, the Heisman Trophy for such performances, is incorrect.
As for this felony by Jamar Hornsby of using a dead girl’s credit card since last October (for 7 months) racking up $2,800 in charges mostly at the BP Station at the end of the block where he lives in Jacksonville Florida, please do not forget that he already faced charges that same day back October 12th last season for slamming someone into the hood of a car. Those charges, now, come up again too. Deferred prosecution meant he had to keep his nose clean. This thug has not. Urban Meyer has failed yet to come clean on either of these charges, yet.
Then, late in 4-Loss Season last year, Jamar Hornsby was suspended by Urban Meyer for selling game tickets.
Every 3 days, for 7 months, Jamar Hornsby used the credit card of a dead girl which he found cleaning out the apartment of a teammate who was her boyfriend. 70 times he used the stolen credit card. Free gas at $40 a whack time 70 tanks of gas. $2800.
By ............................................BuLLdawg
May 10, 2008 4:24 AM | Link to this
OG Ronnie Wilson — two felonies and one misdemeanor — gun in a parking lot near campus — suspended indefinitely.
RB Brandon James — one felony and one misdemeanor — purchase of a controlled substance and possession of >20 grams of marijuana — suspended indefinitely.
S Dorian Munroe — one felony — theft of a police metal parking boot from his car
CB Jacques Rickerson — one misdemeanor — possession of marijuana
LB Dustin Doe — one misdemeanor — disorderly conduct for parking garage brawl
S John Curtis — one misdemeanor — probation violation
S Jamar Hornsby — investigation of assault, disorderly conduct
Jermaine Cunningham – misdemeanor battery charge sandwich shop
Tony Joiner, who before LSU game was arrested and then played in the game broke the boot off his girlfriend’s car in the impound lot at the Police Station and stole the car
Lauren Beard, Gators Cheerleader, arrested for False Police Report
And, now, this.
What’s next Urban Meyer ?
In case anyone is wondering, Jamar Hornsby’s Major at the University of Florida is Social and Behavioral Sciences.
What’s going on down there Urban Meyer ? You Lost Control of your Football Program, Urban Meyer.
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By Noodle_Arm_Stafford
May 10, 2008 4:25 AM | Link to this
Wearing all black makes me look fat.
By ............................................BuLLdawg
May 10, 2008 4:43 AM | Link to this
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And, Chipper Towers comes in here with all this going on at Florida, and tries to tell UGA fans how great Florida’s Football program is ?
And, why it is.
Jeez Louise.
The most heralded recruit of Scout.com’s Number 2 in the nation Florida Gator Recruiting Class (UGA Number 4) 2006, Jamar Hornsby 6’ 4” 195 lbs. with 4.5 speed in the 40 yard dash, he was the only 5-Star Commitment to Urban Meyer. Fresh from Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, Jamar Hornsby is the Number 3 Safety in the nation and U.S. Army All-America.
http://georgia.scout.com/a.z?s=135&p=8&c=1&nid=1784381
Urban Meyer’s comment ?
Florida coach Urban Meyer said in a statement that Hornsby “is not part of our program.”
Excuse me Urban Meyer ?
By ............................................BuLLdawg
May 10, 2008 4:45 AM | Link to this
He is the most prominent member of your Florida Number 2 in the nation recruiting class you bragged and bragged about. When you got his commitment, it set off a flurry of recruits joining your team Urban Meyer.
http://cbs.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/10819728/rss
“is not part of our program” Urban Meyer ?
This is how you hope to make a statement for the thug you bragged and bragged and bragged about recruiting to Florida Urban Meyer.
You need to come clean on this Urban Meyer, and make a statement for the sake of your own credibility in recruiting Urban Meyer.
Your Pass Defense was Number 98 in the nation last season Urban Meyer. 98.
http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/2007/Internet/ranking_summary/2007000000235.HTML
And, now you say only Jamar Hornsby “is not part of our program” Urban Meyer.
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By Cuz
May 10, 2008 6:32 AM | Link to this
A thunder storm traveling through woke me up, then I read #39’s post. Think I will go back to bed now. That is better than tylenol PM.
By ............................................BuLLdawg
May 10, 2008 6:43 AM | Link to this
No. Your post is clearly better. Saying how great you are, saying nothing.
By AltamahaDawg
May 10, 2008 7:40 AM | Link to this
Lets see: nothing or incoherant endless claptrap…at least he CAN say nothing in less than 1000 words.
By S.E. Dawg
May 10, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this
Lemur, you my friend just made my point. Thanks for your response.
By Julius Feldman
May 10, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
Its almost comical to even compare the fat horse faced Stafford kid who isn’t in the same league as Mr. Tebow. The mere stats prove this to be correct. The kid from Kentucky a few years back, Jared Lorenzen, is and was a better QB that the Stafford kid. Stafford would do very well at the Division II level , however he just isn’t a Division I college superstar as Mr Tebow. Hail Wildcats! Class of 89
By Commodore Bob
May 10, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this
Looks like the mutts baseball team is overrated like the football team. 13 - 7 Go Dores!!!!!! Fools gold for the dawgs again!
By Cullen Big Knose Harper
May 10, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
Hey Matt Stafford….. Being that I have some Uga ties, I will be glad to give you some pointers on how to become a good caliber QB like myself and Tim Tebow. Call me sometime… Cullen
By rlinaug
May 10, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
mariettaou, year in and year out, the SEC has 6 or 7 teams capable of the beating the best teams from any other conference. It’s best conference because it’s had 6 different conference champions in the past 20 years. Year in and year out, the Big 12 will have 3 or 4 teams capable of winning big games against the best teams from other conferences, but at the end of the year, only Oklahoma or Texas will win the Big 12. Kansas and Missouri are anomalies, akin to Mississippi coming close to winning the SEC. Bradford racks up against Iowa State and Colorado. I wonder how he’d do in the SEC? He’d back up Tebow and Stafford. South Carolina would love to have him.
By rlinaug
May 10, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
Lemur, Florida didn’t win an SEC or a national championship because of Tebow. Chris Leak was the leader of that team. As a starter, Tebow is 9-4 and lost a second-tier bowl to a weak Big 10 Team that suffered one of the greatest upsets in the history of major college football. Tebow’s a great player, but lay the 2007 national championship at his feet.
By Sven Ottke
May 10, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this
If “big advantage at QB” means having a fat, gay, spooning with teammates in public quarterback, then yes, UGA has an advantage.
By dawgtired
May 10, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this
Hold on fellas, Stafford has won NOTHING. As CMR said, the best ever, what about Greene, Shockley, SEC champs. Weinke or Ward, heisman winners. He’ll never win it as long as he is the “Turn over King”. Another guy had it right #72 in country. Great QB don’t lose to SC. AS long as the OL keeps Moreno upright, Stafford will look good. Otherwise, if we depend on him to win it, its a 50-50 shot, see gamecocks. Later
By ............................................BuLLdawg
May 11, 2008 12:11 AM | Link to this
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It is very clear that the Florida crocodiles have had yet ANOTHER FOOTBALL PLAYER ARRESTED.
It is very clear that the Florida crocodiles have the Number 98 Pass Defense in the nation.
It is very clear that the Florida crocodiles were 1-4 vs. the final AP Poll Top 25.
It is very clear that the top Florida crocodile football recruit in their national Number 2 recruiting class 2006, the only 5-Star Recruit according to Scout.com, a 6’ 4” 4.5 speed in the 4-yard dash defensive back, found himself suspended last season for 5 games for selling his game tickets, but not suspended for slamming a person on the hood of a car, will now face those charges and felony charges.
That’s what clear.
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By ............................................BuLLdawg
May 11, 2008 12:40 AM | Link to this
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By Commodore Bob
” Looks like the mutts baseball team is overrated like the football team. 13 - 7 Go Dores!!!!!! Fools gold for the dawgs again “
I don’t think so to that either. The Bulldogs have a 3-game lead for SEC Baseball Championship with 4 games to play AFTER BEATING Number 15 Vanderbilt this evening in Baseball 4-2.
Georgia is assured of the Number 1 seed in the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover Alabama, while LSU and Vandy will be in the other bracket.
Vandy is looking like it will be the Number 3 seed.
Georgia Diamond Dawgs have played 26 games against the Top 25 teams in college baseball.
Vandy has played 13 games against the Top 25, half UGA’s number. And, while UGA has gone 16-10 vs. the Top 25, Vandy has gone 5-8. Why don’t you wait until you beat us, before you come running in here bragging about your cupcake-playing LOSING baseball team.
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By ............................................BuLLdawg
May 11, 2008 2:21 AM | Link to this
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By AltamahaDawg
May 9, 2008 11:21 AM
” Eddis, we dawg fans could think of nothing better than you guys to beat Fl for a change. Then Phil would not need a win in the Georgia game to save his job one more time. So by all means, good luck with the first part of your boast. “
Typical B.S. post from you AltamahaDawg.
By ............................................BuLLdawg
May 11, 2008 2:23 AM | Link to this
I hardly think that the vols are going to FIRE Fulmer, who has gone 10-4, 9-4, 10-3, and 10-3 four of the last 5 years, because he loses to Coach Richt this season when Fulmer has a 3-4 record against Coach Richt including 3 wins in the last 4 games. YOU FRIQIN’ IDGIT.
The other quarterbacks before Matthew Stafford, except for the senior year of David Greene all beat the vols. Now, Stafford has lost every game. Quincy Carter and Cory Phillips won, David Greene won his first 3, DJ Shockley won his, and yet in these seasons Fulmer has gone 11-2, 10-3, 10-3, 9-4, and 10-4 five of the 7 seasons.
Fulmer is also 2-3 vs. Florida the last 5 games, the exact same record that Coach Richt has against Florida the last 5 games, too.
Now, we come in here this morning and have to read your B.S. AltamahaDawg that Fulmer is going to be fired if he loses to UGA, or loses to Florida.
You are out of your Friqin’ mind D.A.
If Fulmer loses to Coach Richt, Fulmer will have a 3-2 record vs. Coach Richt then the last 5 seasons. If Fulmer (or Coach Richt) loses this up-coming season to one another, neither will lose their damn job over it. God Almighty son. That’s the most stupid comment I have ever read.
And, Fulmer is doing exactly the same over the last 5 years as Coach Richt vs. Florida. If Fulmer (or Coach Richt) loses to Florida, neither will lose their damn job over it. God Almighty son. That’s the most stupid comment I have ever read.
Who died and told you AltamahaDawg, that you were so G.D. smart ?
You are a neophyte in college football AltamahaDawg, and always have been. You don’t understand college football, at all to state that Fulmer will be fired for losing to either Urban Meyer or Coach Richt. Shut the F up, idgit. You are wasting space, with nothing correct to say about college football.
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By S.E. Dawg
May 11, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
BuLLdawg, AltamahaDawg, always has pretty sensible post on here. Why you’re riding him so hard is beyond me. It’s just his opinion. We know you are a stats guy and that’s a good thing. But back of a little. Just because it’s an opinion you don’t have to fire back so hard. I usually read his post and always enjoy what he has to say. Now I guess you’re going to fire back at me for defending him. If so, have at it.
By Ole dawg
May 11, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
On the bare chance that any of you have a day job, keep it.
By KB
May 11, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
UGA flat out has more talent than any team in the SEC! The problem is that UGA is almost guaranteed to have one if not two losses with the their schedule. The BCS is a joke as everybody knows, and until the Big 10 and PAC 10 make their teams play in a championship game like every other major conference, it will never be a level playing field when it comes who is the true national champion.
By Volunqueer
May 11, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
We’re not conceding a damn thing - UTK won a Natl Title with a capable but unknown Tee Martin. Not saying the Vols won’t start a bit wobbly, but they can still have a great season with a few calls and some lucky bounces. Dawgies will be good, but gators are gonna be ready for some payback. Spurrier’s Birds are going to pul a couple of surprises and be better than expected. UK will not do as well as last season but should at least break even. Vandy will end up same ole Vandy again.
Ole Miss is going to turnaround, just a matter of how soon. Miss State still improving. Bama will be better but still not returning to elite status yet. LSU and Auburn have question marks but decent coaches to pull off some good wins.
Overall, agree that LSU is still the team to beat out west, and Florida is the best guess for the East this season.
By Zeb McKluskey
May 11, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this
Dammit BuLL, why in the hell are u doggin one of our own??? Alt has been on here a loooooong time and is one of the best bloggers on here. Do u really want to open up this can??? I swear, you keep this stupid sh!t up and I’ll make it my life’s work to dog your azz every time I get on here. I think you’re a closet tech fan you queer eye for the stat guy.
By FL DAWG
May 11, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this
Stafford has all the talent in the world and has had pretty good team success. However, I can’t throw him in as one of the best in the country just yet. He still has some work to do on completion% and TD to Int ratio. Knowshon has also proven to be the leader on the field. As for Tebow, he is the leader for UF. He also has earned some pretty impressive stats. Today, you have to give the starting edge to UF. If you want to throw backups in the mix, things may change when if one of the starters gets hurt. UGA has a solid backup in Joe Cox and a potential great one in Logan Gray. UF certainly has its own potentials as backups, but like Logan Gray are vertually untested.
By ............................................BuLLdawg
May 12, 2008 3:24 AM | Link to this
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It is not sensible for a Bulldog fan to post on the Internet that they wish some other team would beat Florida for a change.
Sorry.
The last 5 years, both teams have won twice against Florida. I do not see where a Georgia fan has 1 damn thing to say to any fan of any other team about how they, instead, should beat Florida.
If Fulmer, AltamahaDawg says, would beat Florida for a change : that would “save” Fulmer’s job - instead of Fulmer beating Georgia “saving” his job.
Good Lord.
Fulmer beat Georgia 3 of the last 4 years.
Fulmer has gone 10-4, 9-4, 10-3, and 10-3 four of the last 5 years. Beating Georgia did not “save” Fulmer’s job, either.
How stupid of a point can, the 1 post in this entire blog from AltamahaDawg, be ?
To specifically point out to fans of the vols, of all people, that Fulmer has to beat Florida to “save” his job is nonsense.
Tennessee has a wining record against both Florida and Georgia.
Georgia has beat Florida twice in the last 5 years, the same as Tennessee has.
And, Tennessee has beat Georgia 3 of the last 4 meetings, no matter where the games have been played.
This is the team AltamahaDawg comes in here making his 1 contribution about on the entire blog here saying that Fulmer must beat Florida (or Georgia) to “save” his job.
That is utterly absurd, bizarre, illogical, meaningless, and strange.
Where have Georgia fans got a bloody thing to say to fans of any other team that their team has to beat Florida or their coach will be fired ?
Let alone, to say it to Tennessee fans when Tennessee has beat us 3 of the last 4 games.
Yet, this is the only post about college football by AltamahaDawg on this entire blog, besides AltamahaDawg stating how damn smart he is and how stupid the posts of others.
I understand his post perfectly well. He’s an idiot.
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By Cuz
May 12, 2008 7:11 AM | Link to this
I loved bulldawg in the video “So much cooler on line”.
By godawg
May 12, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this
Just an observation:
With all the money Tech is spending on advertising season tickets for $150, wouldn’t it be cheaper to just give them away?
By By.................................BuLLdawg
May 12, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this
I am sorry… I insist on being an A*******hole!!!
By AltamahaDawg
May 12, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
Well, its always great to know I can command somebodies attention for 2 hours with a mere joking comment.
By Bryan Carver '97 Dawg
May 12, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
While we should all be donating just because its the right thing to do, we should also be doing our best to make the Dawgs #1 in any sport or competition! UF is in the lead. Step up people. It only takes 10 dollars.
http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/05/12/the-swindle-industries-charity-bowl/
Pass the word along to other dawg fans You have until Wednesday.
By Closet Tech Fan
May 12, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
WHAT?
Somebody buy BuLLdawg a beer!
Uh-oh. I better be careful. Zeb might “make it his life’s work” to “dog” me too. (I’m not interested, pal.)
This is Anger management class: Mr. McKluskey, we’re ready when you are!
We also offer a 6 week course on “How to Stop Threatening Fellow Bloggers.” For an idgit like you Zeb, we can extend the course, if needed.
All you need is a referral from your therapist. If you don’t already see one on a regular basis, please seek the help you need from a trained professional before you bust an anurism hurling insults through your CPU.
Thank you and please get help.
By shane #1
May 12, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
“Saints preserve Us from fanatical stats geeks with no sense of humor.”{blogger’s prayer} Fla Dawg, Stafford has improved His td/int ratio. Last year He threw 19 tds and 10 ints, almost two to one. He also improved his game manadement. Early in the season He took too long with His check downs and the Bama coaching staff had picked up on this, they kept shifting and moving lbs and dbs around and kept Stafford confused. Later in the season Stafford got much better at going through His reads. I look for Him to get more accurate this year with improved footwork and better touch on the ball.
By Saints
May 12, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this
You’re not worthy!
By FL DAWG
May 12, 2008 8:22 PM | Link to this
Shane, I agree he has improved, but he must continue to improve. I would like to see him cut the interceptions down to 5 or less. With his talent and skills, I don’t think this is unreasonable in his third year. I would also like to see more TD’s, but given the fact that our running game is as good as it is, I don’t know that 30 TD’s is reasonable. My point being that he has enourmous talent and just needs to continue to refine it. I also agree with you that his game management has also improved and I also think his completion % will improve. However, until it shows up in the season, I can’t count him as a top qb in the country.
By minookadawg
May 12, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
This is a bit off topic, but WHAT IS GOING ON @ UF?
Friday, news broke about the safety being charged with larceny and credit card fraud.
If that wasn’t bad enough, I just read an article about UF early enrollee Matt Patchan being shot in the shoulder. Sounds like he’ll be fine, but what is the rest of this story? The article I read was lacking a little in the substance department.
By shane #1
May 13, 2008 2:18 AM | Link to this
Saints, I know I am not worthy, I was hoping for grace and forgiveness. Fla Dawg, agreed.
By AltamahaDawg
May 13, 2008 7:37 AM | Link to this
godawg, I think the fear is that If they just gave them away, it might look like nobody wanted to go to Tech games.
By Cuz
May 13, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
godawg, you get a pizza, a 36 oz drink, a backrub by the three women that attend the Trade School, a credit card with someone else’s name on it, a prayer rug, a bubble head Paul Johnson doll and all the Reggie Ball numbered jersies you want. All for the price of one ticket to a Tech football game. Previous home to the greatest mind in all college football, the sainted, CHAN.
By bulldawgincarolina
May 13, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
if teeball tries that pop warner deal of dropping back then heading up the middle..he will not last the first game in the NOT FOR LONG league!!
By gamecockgary
May 13, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this
fatt stafford and teeball are both overrated…give the ole ball coach an average qb with his game plans and he will beat both of them…YEAR OF THE GAMECOCK!!!..WILL GEORGIA VISIT SOMEWHERE THEY HAVE NOT BEEN IN A WHILE…THE CAROLINA ENDZONE…#2 OR #1….HAR HAR HAR
By kentucky cade
May 13, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
woodson was better than either of those guys and will prove it in pros…he had far last talent to work with!!
By toemeetsleather
May 13, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
i honestly think reginald ball was better than these 2 wannabees…chan just could never quite get the supporting cast…look forward to jackets coming into athens this year and DESTROYING any chance georgia had for the big title and we remain having more #1 ratings than them…YELLOW FEVER RULES!!
By Cuz
May 13, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this
Toe, another FAN OF CHAN.
By Cuz
May 13, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
Yellow fever, more like Hay fever. And our team is Claratin clear.
By Cuz
May 13, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
Gamecockgary, I just spoke to one of your team’s player’s father and he does not share your enthusiasm. Your “even a blind squirrel finds an acorn sometimes” moment was last year. This year we are going to be grilling yardbird at the fairgrounds. Chef King and Chef Moreno will be serving it up.
By S.E. Dawg
May 13, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this
Toe, we look forward to the Jackets coming to Athen too. Remember this name: Rennie Curran
By TC
May 15, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
I like Bama but if I remember correctly, they are good at winning games until ol’ Parker gives it away in the 4th.
On Bama coming to Athens, GA and beating the Dawgs.. just make sure your QBs are ready for a live-fire drill this time cause if am not mistaken both QBs got taken out last time.. I was at that game.
On topic, can’t argue Tebow and Stafford are top QBs in the SEC and possibly in the nation.
By lame
May 16, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this
I love how you Georgia fans flatter yourself by mentioning Stafford in the same sentence as Tebow.
It’s not even close who the better QB is. Quit trying to categorize yourself with him and feed off of Tebow’s success.
By Cuz
May 16, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this
Dear lame, in head to head meetings between Stafford and Tebow, Stafford is 1-0. Put that in your crack pipe and smoke it.
By mutt fan
May 18, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
the best qb will lead his team to the SEC title game.
By gater boot
May 18, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
[ go dawgs ]
By Dumb Dumb
May 24, 2008 2:52 AM | Link to this
Hello………….? (Crickets chirping) Anybody………..? (More crickets chirping) Good bye……….. (Crickets still chirping)
By red and black
June 19, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this
gatorzone-another stupid gator fan.uga is in athens ga.50 miles south eastof atl.i guesss uf is in tall. with fsu {uf mentality}even a dawg fan knows uf is south east of tall.guesss our school is better in geography also.our school shut your school 15 times to your 5 times.our 492 pts to your 113.go dawgs.
By red and black
June 19, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this
gatorzone-another stupid gator fan.uga is in athens ga.50 miles south eastof atl.i guesss uf is in tall. with fsu {uf mentality}even a dawg fan knows uf is south east of tall.guesss our school is better in geography also.our school shut your school 15 times to your 5 times.our 492 pts to your 113.go dawgs.