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DEL.ICIO.USFullback a big concern for Bulldogs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Today we will begin to take a position-by-position look at the 2008 Georgia Bulldogs. We won’t necessarily do this every day but fairly regularly between now and the start of the actual season.
I figured we’d start with the fullback position, since that is one of some concern due to Brannan Southerland being out for the first few games with a leg injury and Fred Munzemmaier being suspended the first two. That would be a major issue if Georgia was opening with Arizona State or South Carolina. Less so, I think, with Georgia Southern and Central Michigan. But don’t be fooled, those first two opponents can play and will be supremely motivated.
And fullback is an extremely important position in the Dogs’ offensive scheme, particularly under coordinator Mike Bobo. Remember how much they ran the ball with Knowshon Moreno and Thomas Brown last season. Go to Youtube and take a look at the highlights of their best runs. Chances are you’ll see number 36 clearing out a linebacker or safety to lead the way.
Obviously Georgia will turn to redshirt sophomore Shaun Chapas (6-2, 236) to fill in for Southerland. But “fill in” is probably not a fair assessment since Chapas played a ton of ball last year. He played in every game, finishing with 11 carries for 41 yards and 3 catches for another 22 yards. And the Dogs often lined up with two fullbacks in the backfield in short-yardage situations, with Southerland in front of the tailback and Chapas on the wing.
Based on my own observations and my conversations with coaches and players, I believe Chapas is more than an adequate replacement. I think he’s really good and very much in the mold of the fullbacks we’ve seen under Richt (Jeremy Thomas, J.T. Wall, Verron Haynes). In fact, Chapas, who has worked some at tailback the last two seasons, is probably the best runner since Haynes and supposedly has real good hands. But it wouldn’t be wise to think anyone would not be a downgrade from Southerland. That kid, who I believe will be back by Game Four, is one of the best in America.
The problem is after Chapas. With Munzemaier out, there are no other scholarship players. As a result, the Bulldogs moved walkon linebackers Benjamin Boyd and Justin Fields over to fullback. Boyd, a senior, has been a terrific and valuable special teams player for the Dogs. He is listed at 6-1, 210 but there’s no way he doesn’t weigh more than that now. You can tell they got him in the weight room and trained him as a fullback. I bet he went up two neck sizes. Fields (6-1, 244, RSo.) was already built that way. Georgia has a couple of other walk-on freshmen in Josh Sailors (5-11, 220) and Josh Bagby.
The key here is keeping Chapas healthy those first few games and there are certainly no guarantees of that at such a contact-oriented position. So a position that would be a huge strength with everybody available is one of the Bulldogs’ chief concerns heading into preseason practices.
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By bulldawg1979
July 30, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
we will be o.k
By cursive
July 30, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
Chip, Thanks for the discussion on one of the few positions that has a lack of depth on this roster. Hopefully Chapas will be able to hold it down and stay healthy until Munzenmaier gets back… Do you think that Munzenmaier will be a “troublemaker” that we shouldn’t rely on, or was it one of those young idiotic mistakes that we’ve all made? Either way I think that Chapas is a bit underrated at the position, but will be praying for a swift return for Southerland.
By CA_Dawg
July 30, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
UGA will be okay, good coaching and good history at the fullback position.
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 30, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
Chip,
Thanks for the excellent article. I am no longer concerned about FB. Only concern no is with the Placekicking- big concern with that position. To many games on that schedule look like 3-5 point games (if you are a betting man).
GOOO DAWGS!!!
By uga_b
July 30, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this
I definitely think Southerland is the best fullback we have had under Mark Richt. Verron was a better runner, but Brannan is a mobile offensive lineman and I enjoy his pancake blocks most heartily. Chapas adds an interesting dynamic, especially in the first few games, for throwing more to the FB out of the backfield. The kid has some moves. Hopefully we feel confident operating out of a single set more for the first 2 games.
Is there any possibility that we would use the tight-end as H-backs or, dare I say it, see a two back set with Caleb and Knowshon or perhaps even Samuel (or Kalvin)?
By shane #1
July 30, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this
Chapas is a good player, we might see some new plays designed to take advantage or His running ability. With a whole fall practice to get ready I have faith that the Coaches will work things out.
By Mike the Tiger
July 30, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this
We know how rough Richt’s crime dogs can be with 150 pound students and pregnant women. In a few weeks, we will see how well they do with opponents their own size.
By JG
July 30, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this
I think this is a great opportunity to get #24 and #22 on the field at the same time. Watch the old Auburn films and you will see that two good tailbacks in the game at the same time can create a nightmare for a DC.
By ARdawg
July 30, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this
Southerland has been a go-to guy and sure enough workhorse not to mention another serious offensive threat but I believe we can get by unscathed a few games without him. His hard nosed blocking talents will be missed but I am sure with slight changes in schemes Chapas can fill the need.
I haven’t seen Caleb King yet but Moreno proved last year he is as quick to block as run. We’ll be fine unless injuries hit us hard and early.
By JRL
July 30, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
Mike the Tiger is a dimbulb on a tree full of bright lights.
By Upstate SC Dawg
July 30, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
If we get down to Boyd I still feel good. Have you seen that kid on special teams and on the sidelines??? That guy is a warrior!!! I want Southerland back but we got capable backups.
By hop
July 30, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
chip how do you keep your job, your observations are nutty!
chapas is not the best running fullback since hayes, and i would even say i would much rather have sutherland run since he has good speed and the strongest man on the team.
sutherland will be playing in the NFL next year and he is the BEST fullback in the country, just ask most NFL scouts.
anyway, dawgs will be just fine!
By godawgs
July 30, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this
What about Tanner Strickland. He’s an OL, but he played fullback in high school when they needed him. He has good feet and good size. He may be an alternative for the first two games.
By Georgia Fan
July 30, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this
Oh no!!! The sky is falling!!! The sky is falling!!! More doom and gloom out of Chip Towers. What a shock.
By GATORCHOMP
July 30, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
Mike the Tiger, call me, I was lonely last night.
By GloryGlory
July 30, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
I think Chapas will be more than adequate, if he gets hurt, put Rennnie Curran in on a few plays. I’m sure he would love the chance to mow over some defenders.
By Ken
July 30, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
Chapas will be more than adequate at fullback. Southerland is the BEST fullback in the country, not merely one of the best.
By Coach Richt
July 30, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this
Chapas will be just fine Chipper. And you are right, Southerland is the much better fullback, but Chapas can run better.
By jc
July 30, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
How about Tripp Chandler at FB
By Taylor S
July 30, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
Any of yall know if Richard Samuel will be sticking at running back or moving to linebacker ? Or even if we might redshirt him or Jackson ?
By Dave (Charlotte, NC)
July 30, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
The Munzenmaier suspension is one that’s incredibly troubling to me, because am I wrong or is he the first recipient of the Larry Munson scholarship? I want that standardbearer to be a shining example for other Dawgs, not Mr. DUI. Fred needs to get his act together for Larry, if not for the rest of the Georgia team.
I agree with you, Chip, on the idea that Chapas will do very well filling in. Once Brannan comes back, we won’t need to worry about fullback at all this year, and possibly not for the next few years with Munz and Chapas to take up the slack.
By steve
July 30, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
I’d like to see KM and CK in the backfield at the same time like ARK. did with Jones and Mac Fadden and AU did with Brown and williams
By rerservoirDAWG
July 30, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
Chapas will be fine and let’s hope that Southerland is back by the fourth game.
By Cuz
July 30, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this
What me worry?
By steve
July 30, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this
No matter what UGA does they will be fine.Defence is so good it make up for any short comings the offence will have.
By Paddy
July 30, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
Great update, keep them coming. I also have no worries about FB this season. Samuel sounds like a natural to me.
By ARdawg
July 30, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this
Hey steve
Personally I don’t think CMR will shy away from that option one bit. Probably not often as the Hawgs did but on occasion just to keep an opposing defense on it’s heels
Heya CUZ
By Ray Goof
July 30, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
Everything will be alright, won’t it?
By Fort Worth Dawg
July 30, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
Southerland is a Bust. He will Bust open the opponents and, when needed, Bust in for a short score. It’s a shame he Busted his foot but he will be back sooner than expected.
Chapas needs a nickname — sadly I can’t think of any right now. “Buster”, maybe?
Tomorrow we look at Kickers, and predict who will Bust field goals and extra points through the uprights.
By adawgfan
July 30, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
Dawgs will be fine for the first two as long as they keep their noses to the grindstone and out of the newspaper. UGA has more than enough tallent to overcome the FB and PK positions against GSU and UCM. However, they will have have to have the kicking game in order by the time they arrive in Columbia. Lowcountry is right USC is the beginning of those 3-5 point games.
By uga_b
July 30, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
It will be interesting to see how the lack of Southerland also affects the goal line offense. He was money from inside the three yard line. Hopefully with all the talent at WR we can score more from outside the redzone.
By Dorsey Hill
July 30, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
I came across this old post of mine and thought I’d share it with you all:
“October 9, 2007 5:20 PM | Link to this
Publicy or privately (except coaches only meetings and perhaps even just one on one) CMR isn’t going to say anything that isn’t completly supportive of his assistants. Anything else would be a stupid thing to say. Even if he fired somebody he isn’t going to say a bad word about them, and my strong suspicion is that he won’t fire anyone. CMR has built up a lot of good will so he isn’t worried in the least about being canned anytime soon. I also think he sees these last two years as some growing pains (last year with a new QB and this year with a young OL). You won’t see any major staff changes until after 2009, and that’s only if we haven’t progressed. My guess is that all of you whiners will have shut your pie holes by then.”
Isn’t it amazing what a 7 game win streak can do? If you are interested go back to the blog on that day last year. You’ll be amazed at the level of angst and stupidity coming from many of the bloggers. They were all football gurus and I was a stupid “homer.” I won’t wait for any apologies.
By Cuz
July 30, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this
We should be fine. Chapas only problem is that he plays behind the Number one Fullback in the SEC and possibly the country. Just my humble opinion. I am sure there are others who may refute my statement. Chapas will be fine as the starter for the first few games.
By GATOR CHOMP
July 30, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this
We’re going 2 murder u puppies this year.BOOK IT GATORS OR DIE!!!!! And to the GATOR CHOMP wannabe grow up u idiot.
By steve
July 30, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this
Go away Gaytor chump
By GATOR CHOMP
July 30, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
Seriously grow up! As you can tell By all my post that I am grown up. I mean all my post don’t sound like I am 12 years old and my grammar isn’t equal to a 12 year olds either. OH WAIT YES THEY DO! I DO SOUND LIKE AN IDIOT 12 YEAR OLD!!!!!!!!! DIE GATORS!!!!!!!!!
By *GATOR CHOMP*
July 30, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
Book it, Book it, I luvs me some Teblow, uh I mean Tebag, uh I mean Tebow. Book it.
By Cuz
July 30, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
Dorsey that was probably the same blog where I got tired of the nattering naybobs of negativity and said fire CMR, the whole staff, the trainers and UGA. Yeah, I remember those days. Thirty days and X number of hours before we hit the field. Go Dawgs!!!!!!
By Gator Chomp
July 30, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
I would rather die than be a gator!!!! I SUCK AND WILL ALWAYS SUCK….ha ha ha. Only an idiot calls themselves Gator Chomp. O, but I am a gator fan so that makes me a idiot. GATORS or DIE!!!!!! I THINK I WILL DIE, it will be better then what happens when the big machine thats red and black runs over our as*#@ again. GOD I WISH WE COULD BE AS GOOD AS GEORGIA. O WELL I GUESS I WILL CONTINUE TO SUCK
By GATOR CHOMP
July 30, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
I like to say book it because I’m a complete tool shed. It makes me sound even dumber when i say book it. So you guys can just book it that I’m an idiot that knows next to nothing about college football.
Go Florida Gators - Tradition since 1990. BOOK IT
By OldDawg55
July 30, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
Champas will suffice..question: is Munzenmaier practicing? The two walk-on are going to be fine substitutes so no problem there..it’ll take some of the wear and tear from reps in practice. These are not dummies or inferiors as you’ll see, if needed. The idiot who calls himself Mike the Tiger should crawl in a hole and stay there! By the way, Munzenmaier was not DUI..a bad judgement on walking while drinking and flagging down a police car mistakenly for a taxi..he’ll do fine at fullback!! GO DAWGS!!!
By Cuz
July 30, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this
Another one on ignore. The list is growing.
By rerservoirDAWG
July 30, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
Chip, Will the AJC put a message board up eternally entitled The Gator Chomp blog? It would be greatly appreciated. In doing so, we could avoid half of the nonsense posts that are regularly on here. It would also be great if it could be made to where a poster cannot change their name after choosing it.
By AltamahaDawg
July 30, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
Dorsey, I was just glad somebody else was being called a blind homer for a change.
By harleydawg
July 30, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this
anybody notice the pics of tech players in the gym yesterday in the ajc, i had to chuckle, out of 14 i think 8 were of them doing biceps, when i played we sqatted, power cleaned, benched, leg pressed, our coaches said he was not getting us ready for the beach, but football ready, kinda wondering lol
By Dawgfan
July 30, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this
I think we should be fine at Fullback.. I am concerned about our PK. Missed field goals have hurt us in the past… Look what happened in 2006 both Vanderbilt and Kentucky games were lost because we missed field goals and/or points after, in fact most of the losses we have had since 2002 were due missed FGs. We have a highly rated freshmen coming in, but so was Andy Bailey and he was a flop. I know we had no depth at the PK position after last season, what else do we have there?
By Rabun Dawg
July 30, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this
Will Gator Chomps #1 OR #2, or whoever you are, please just go away! No one thinks that your garbage is cute, or adds any substance to this blog. Even some of the rational Gators that come on here want you to go away. You are really a nuisance, and not the least bit funny with your trash!! Why don’t you grow up, or is that too much to ask?
By Big Dawg
July 30, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
Chip,
Fullback is only a concern because of the injury to Southerland and Munzemmaier’s two game suspension. Both should be back by the South Carolina game and Chapas is more than capable, as he proved last year, in filling the hole at fullback ubtil then. What I would like an update on is the middle linebacker position, in particular- Marcus Washington? When he was on the field and able to play last year we were a great defense and with out him we were only average to very good.
By Rabun Dawg
July 30, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this
Chip, you mentioned in your article to go to You Tube to see some of Southerlands blocks.Would you be so kind as to tell me exactly how to get that link? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for the updates, it is refreshing to hear what is going on with this lull fight now, and with the Braves stinking the place up. Thanks for your info!
By hcjournals
July 30, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this
The game of the year will the Tennessee -Georgia game. Georgia has revenge on their minds and Tennessee will be playing for something if the Vols beat Florida………
By RAMBLE ON!!!
July 30, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this
What you better be concerned about Fleabags is PAUL FREAKING JOHNSON!!!!
By Patrick
July 30, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this
Munzenmaier’s a good kid. I watched him grow up. He made a mistake and is accepting responsibility for it. He’ll be fine.
By GrangerDawg
July 30, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this
I have to agree with Dawgfan and adawgfan; The kicking game will need to be going by USC. As much as I like to aggravate the game-chickens, fact is, they will be sporting a serious defense this year, and I’m smellin’ another ugly one in Columbia. I did, however, find solace in this video - www.prokicker.com-recruiting-signup-uploads-1886.wmv - not on youtube.
By GrangerDawg
July 30, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this
OK, so that link doesn’t work. I don’t know if this will work either, or if anyone cares, but here goes…http—www.prokicker.com-recruiting-signup-uploads-1886.wmv. Apologies if this is just another waste of time.
By Zeb
July 30, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this
Ramble, “Fleabags”, and “Paul freakin Johnson”?? What are you…..12? Geez man, I respect CPJ but if you think any dawg fan is scared of you guys or him, then you are extremely delusional. I actually wish your team luck this year, but don’t trot you’re stupid sh!t on here. It just makes you sound like a moron and probably pi$$es the good tech people off. Idiot.
By Suzdog
July 30, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this
I know for a fact Boyd has gone up 2 neck sizes and weighs over 220. He will wear a different number this year-had to give up #57 to play the FB position, but look for him in #15 jersey. He is ready to do whatever it takes for the team. He has been trained by the best of the best. He will still be wedge busting on Special Teams. He can be a beast-watch out. GO DAWGS!!!
By Zeb
July 30, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this
Harleydawg, yeah, I saw the pictures. I thought it was kinda cheesy, but those guys are stout. I think if showed some pictures of our guys, tech might think twice about showing their strongest guys. I met Marcus Howard 2 years ago at the practice fields, and, although he was a small DE, he was much bigger than any of the guys in tech’s photo’s. Thing is, every team has their body builder posers, but what can they do on the field? Ramble On, is Michael Johnson on your Myspace page? Carolina, just couldn’t help myself.
By Justanoldawg
July 30, 2008 8:12 PM | Link to this
I know there is a kid that will be a surprise this fall and may come up big at fullback. He gave up scholarships to play at Georgia and is built like a truck. The coaches had him come up early to work out all summer and he’s doing really well. They’ll work him in slow at first but just like Southerland and Curren he is talented enough to play as a freshman. He comes to Georgia from Parkview so is well coached also. If they don’t redshirt him he can contribute.
By Chip Towers
July 30, 2008 8:19 PM | Link to this
Rabun Dawg: Simply go to www.youtube.com and type in Knowshon Moreno highlights or Thomas Brown highlights and you should get some video of their good runs. Then look for 36.
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
July 30, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this
Zeb,
Had the pleasure of meeting Howard and Coach Richt about 5 years ago at the Lowcountry Football Banquet. CMR was the guest speaker, and Howard was just graduating Hanahan High. He as the Lowcountry defensive player of the year. My wife and I spoke with Marcus and he was all of 6’2 or 3 and about 210lbs soaking wet. He wss very well manored using yes sir and ma’am also.
Marcus Howard is a tremendous example of the weight traing program UGA has. Alot of talk about how small AJ is coming in, but looking back at Marcus there is no question the will bulk him up as well.
GOOO DAWGS!!!
By sloan
July 30, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
Suzdog is right! Benjie Boyd is a beast! Go Dawgs!!! She ought to know. She raised him!
By sloan
July 30, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this
Suzdog is right! Benjie Boyd is a beast! Go Dawgs!!! She ought to know. She raised him!
By FLA DAWG
July 30, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
Great piece Chip. Glad to know we have someone to step into that position. I don’t think most people realize how many blocks Southerland made for Moreno and Brown last year.
By Cuz
July 30, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this
Thanks Chip for another fine blog, looking forward to the next one. As you have noticed, I have taken your advice to heart.
Chip Towers is the new Maharishi Yogi. Obladee, oblada Ma, la la la la life goes on.
By Dawg4life
July 30, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this
Anybody see the announcement that Boling’s DUI got reduced to reckless driving? I doubt that it’ll make a difference in his suspension (he may, though, have it reduced to one game instead of two), but that’s big news.
By UGAMBA07
July 30, 2008 10:20 PM | Link to this
Here is my favorite youtube link with highlights from last season. If this does not get you pumped for this season nothing will: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMOABJ02Iww
By UGAMBA07
July 30, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
Here is my favorite youtube link with highlights from last season. If this does not get you pumped for this season nothing will: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMOABJ02Iww
By Barney Fife
July 30, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this
Chip,
Why don’t you do a story on the Athens Police Department and all the charges that have been dropped this off season? One of your headlines read “I rather report football than arrests” Chip, I don’t think your MAN ENOUGH to come full circle with the journalism. Your next headline should read…”Hey Chief, do I really need this one bullet in my gun?”
By Gen Neyland
July 30, 2008 11:30 PM | Link to this
Cuz
A vision:
One will test your mettle soon. Be prepared, for the season is long Grasshopper, and the moon will once again be full…
BTW, for those wishing to know thy enemies and keep them close, UT lost SR FB David Holbert for the season…
By Gen Neyland
July 30, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this
Barney Fife
I knew Barney Fife and you’re no Barney Fife…As for the charges, we live in a world of ZERO TOLERANCE, jocks not excluded, or so they say. You ought to scan my local newspaper and see what arrests are made and for what in a given week to average Joes out here. It is what it is…Defense lawyers gotta love it…
By Chip Towers
July 30, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this
hop: I’d politely suggest you take a course in reading comprehension… .
Barney Fife: Actually I DID do a story on the Athens and UGA police departments. I asked them about their attitudes toward football players, along with a statistical comparison of players vs. student arrests … And this particular charge was dropped in Alpharetta, not Athens. So to review, that’s seven arrests overall, two charges dropped (one by Athens and one by Alpharetta), five players disciplined, two suspended, one dismissed… . Remember, I’m not the one arresting or charging.
By I-DOG
July 30, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this
Chip,
Now that sir is a topic! Timely, informative, balanced. Thanks for the info about the walkons that most of use really know so little about.
It sounds like one of them may get to step up and get some real snaps in relief of Chapas in those first 2 games
By I-DOG
July 31, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this
Go Dogs:
a 6’ 5” 320 lb fullback in Strickland? I have never seen him play, but I just can’t envision it.
By Barney Fife
July 31, 2008 12:28 AM | Link to this
Chip,
Let me write the article for you. Short and sweet. One arrest with merit…that player is no longer on the team. You focus on the negative and hide behind “I’m just the messenger”. This just in….charges against both players accused of rubbing the belly of pregnant women gonna be dropped. Barney: “don’t worry Chief it’s just a matter of time before I spot another UGA player to arrest and will have this jailhouse full again”.
By Barney Fife
July 31, 2008 12:41 AM | Link to this
Gen Neyland,
Didn’t know you got local papers up there in the hollows. Thought ya’ll still communicated with wire and cans?
Defense lawyers actually love when Phat Phil shows up in the State of Alabama.
By Nikki
July 31, 2008 5:43 AM | Link to this
Sutherland will be a day one draft pick. You’re right. Any replacement for him is a downgrade. Sounds like Chapas will do. Sutherland took so many 1- and 2- yard goal line runs. Who’s the next best power back to do that with him out?
By Vince
July 31, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
3rd and goal at the 1? Give the ball to Vince Vance.
By john
July 31, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this
I LIKE THE WAY RICHT HANDLES YOUR SUSPENSIONS.SUSPENDS THEM FOR THE FIRST TWO GAMES AGAINST WEAK OPPONENTS OR DECIDES HE ISN’T GOING TO SUSPEND THEM AT ALL.I GUESS YOU HAVE TO DO THAT SORT OF THING WHEN YOU WANTTO WIN AT ALL COSTS.
By Gator Chomp
July 31, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
ZEB,
Please Please stop posting!!! You are an idiot, talking about how guys look in pads. Go to bed and let the grown ups talk!!! MORON!!!!!
By smyrna man
July 31, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this
Hey Barney Fife… We know that Trial lawyers love it when Phil comes to Bama, and we also know UGA fans hate it when Phil come to Georgia and hangs 51 on their home turf
By AltamahaDawg
July 31, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this
John, please tell us all how you would have handled any one of those situations. personally I think you are just talking out of your butt about things you don’t have any idea about.
By mark
July 31, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
lowcountry bulldog,
i think that placekicking we will be fine. blair walsh nailed 2 59 yarders in Highschool and he performed very well during the spring game…he can do it
By Oledawg
July 31, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
Chip- Sorry I missed your story yesterday. Looked for several hours after the stated posting time because you gave a heads up in your last story. Good observations, but no mention that Richt was placing two new players as backup to Chapas. One of the players hasn’t been mentioned yet that I’m aware. I don’t know Fields, but CMR has designated him to practice the fullback position in fall practice. I have advocated that UGA fans should learn the players at least 2 deep at each position, especially Defense. Now I have to live by my advice because I’m unfamiliar with him.
I think that it is great that you and “Mr.CFB” are going to highlight players until season starts and these positive stories will be followed zealously by UGA fans. Someone has their head on straight because your staff noted the detailed interest of many bloggers who refuse to pay a subscription to various web sites in order to get this info on your own team. It just opens a portal and fills a need most fans have probably searched for on various websites.
The blogs concerning the kicker seems unwarranted since we recruited and got the best one out there. Backups are also there. That part of the game is very important to us this year and I feel it has been addressed. Where is the angst coming from? Perhaps there is info that few people can obtain OR perhaps the negativity is coming from nonfans of UGA with a contentious axe to grind. CMR has the pulse and he has always been open. Right now he is making sure no player thinks he has a lock on any position in order that he gets maximum focused effort during fall practice.
Looking forward to your next story. Sleep well UgaVI and thanks for the memories. Knowing Urban(and he says the team also) is continually thinking of “the dance” warms the heart of this old fart. Boy, he’s going to hate UgaVII. Could we teach the “dance” to our new mascot in time for the game?
By Barney Fife
July 31, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
smyrna man,
We love it when Phat Phil can hang 51 on us but can’t win a SEC Championship game anymore.
By Oledawg
July 31, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
Chip- Damn! I reread your story after posting the above comment. Big as day you had posted Fields’s name and a little info. My bad. I’ll be contrite and change my name to Alt Zeimer. Where am I and what day is this? Did I miss the whole season? A little bit of that advice you gave a blogger about reading comprehension can be passed around to several of us!
By smyrna man
July 31, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
Barney Fife… 51 at the end of ‘06 or 28-0 at halftime in ‘07 which beating do you prefer? Also at least our NC Trophy is still shiny.
By Gen Neyland
July 31, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
smyrna man
Barney Fife is slightly confused and absolutely right. UT hasn’t won the SEC in nearly a decade, but he really doesn’t love it when we hang 51 or 35 on ‘em…UT held the key to the East last year. This year may be no different…At this point, JAX is just another game UGA has got to win to take the East…
By smyrna man
July 31, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this
Of course UT is the gate keeper to the east. Beat Fla early and we are in the drivers seat
By Rick
July 31, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this
Fullback problems will be the least of the Puppies worries when they come to Death Valley. You butt lickers have some time to re-group and try to keep the game competitive though.
Geaux Tigers! Tiger Bait!
By Cuz
July 31, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this
Hey Barney, Citizens’s arrest, Cititzen’s arrest.
By Jail house dawg
July 31, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
I say its time the thugs BUST out of Jail!
By Cuz
July 31, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this
Gen, with all due respect, and please do not cut off my weekly deliveriess of sipping solvent from Jr johnson, no way we lose in Athens this year. I just do not see it happening. If you had the same team and the same coaches besides the Great Pumpkin, I would give you fifty, oh what a bad call, fifty. Just dont see it with your changes. Good luck as my friend, other than then.
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
August 1, 2008 7:17 AM | Link to this
Mark,
The concern is that with such a big season on hand we are having to rely on a huge unknown in this department. Also the last time we gave out a scholarship to a kicker it was Andy Bailey and we know how that turned out.
Also the kid can hit 59 yerders all day long on the wider goal posts in highschool, but can hit consistently hit a 40-45 yarder in college? This is my overriding concern.
GOOO DAWGS!!!
By red and black
August 1, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this
gatorchomp-allways got something to say about uga but you drive a black truck,whats up with that?..REAL gator fans drive org/blu/grn trucks.me thinks in your sub-concious you really want to be a winner as in a DAWG FAN.mark the tiger my a**,more like mark the p***{cat}.go dawgs